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Paeltz to run for commissioner Former Brown County Commissioner Margery Paeltz will be the candidate of the Democrats this fall to compete for the seat of the late Rick Eagan. Paeltz was selected for the appointment to the race by a unanimous vote of the Central Committee of the Brown County Democratic Party on June 14. Former County Commission candidate Tim McKeown and Brown County Township Trustees Association President Rob Starrett also asked the central committee for consideration for the post. Following the vote, Brown County Democratic Party Chairman Dallas Hurt called Paeltz “a candidate who will represent the Dem-

ocratic Party well and a candidate who can win”. Paeltz will face off against Republican Tony Applegate in the November 6 election. Applegate was appointed last week by the Brown County Republican Party to serve as a county commissioner until after the November election. Paeltz said that one of the central themes of her upcoming campaign will be to call for cooperation among all parties who have a stake in the success of Brown County. “I want to serve and work with the people and elected officials to promote Brown County to make it a place where our children want to raise their children”, Paeltz said. Paeltz served as a Brown County Commissioner from

2006 until her loss to Eagan in 2010. She said her prior time in office will help her improve the economic situation in Brown County. “Any experience that you can bring to the table is worthy, and the experience helps in moving things forward. It’s knowing who to contact and being willing to contact them and go to Columbus.” She also said that being willing to take action is important. “The money doesn’t come to you, you have to go get the money”, Paeltz said. She also said her campaign is starting a little sooner than she planned. “I did plan on running in two years, but we’re going to move forward and have the right combination of people in office to move Brown County forward” she said.

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Former Brown County Commissioner Margery Paeltz will be a candidate for commissioner once again this November.

Theft investigation underway at Brown County Title Office BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press

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Carmen Adams and Darlene Flannery stand beside the Digital Mammography machine in the Radiology Department at Southwest Regional Medical Center.

Free Mammograms offered at Southwest Regional BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Southwest Regional Medical Center is once again offering no cost Digital Mammograms. The hospital received a $15,000 grant from the Susan B. Komen Foundation of Greater Cincinnati to fund the effort. The money is intended to pay for mammograms and follow-up treatment for uninsured and underinsured women. Last year under a similar grant, SWRMC Diagnostic Imaging Director Darlene Flannery said that 82 women were examined, and 20 of them showed a problem that required follow up treatment. “I know of at least one woman that was diagnosed with breast cancer and

treated as a result of these no-cost exams”, Flannery said. Flannery added “Many of them had not had a mammogram before, or not had a digital one. A digital mammogram is so much more precise and better at picking up small things before they can become a problem.” SWRMC has a state of the art digital mammogram unit. Flannery said she hoped that the new grant would pay for exams for at least 100 women. Registered Mammographer Carmen Adams said there are some conditions potential patients must meet to qualify for an exam without a doctors order. “For someone to get an exam without a doctor ordering one, it has to have

been at least a year since their last exam”, Adams said. She added that a woman with a family history of breast cancer must be 35 or older, or they must be 40 or older without a family history to qualify. Adams said “If they are not currently having any problems and they have not had breast cancer or breast surgery in the past, they don’t need a doctors order to come in for an exam.” Anyone currently undergoing treatment must have a doctors order to qualify. Flannery said that she anticipates a lot of interest in the program, so potential patients should call for an appointment as soon as possible. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (937) 378-7575.

An employee of the Brown County Title Office has been suspended with pay pending a theft investigation. “To protect the interest of the public and the integrity of the Title Department, I have taken this action until the investigation is complete”, said Brown County Clerk of Courts Clark Gray. Gray said that discrepancies in an account were discovered in April. Gray declined to name the employee involved, citing the ongoing investigation. Gray said the issue was discovered when former clerk Michelle Harris was in office. She then informed Gray because he was about to be sworn in as her replacement. Gray and Harris took the matter to the Brown County Sheriff’s Office for investigation. Gray said that it appears the theft had been ongoing from 2010 until the suspension of the employee.

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The 41st Annual Brown County Charity Horse Show was held June 7,8 and 9 at the Brown County

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Fairgrounds and was attended by visitors from all around the tri-state. The show had 112 classes, mostly sponsored, in the three-day period, averaging 4 to 6 entries in each class. All the proceeds from the charity horse show were for the benefit of Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley. Hospice provides special care and support for persons in the last phases of a life-limiting illness so that they may live a fully and as comfortably as possible. Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley was founded in 1988 which provides services in parts of Northern Kentucky and Adams, Brown, Clin-

ton, Clermont, Highland and Pike counties in Southern Ohio. Some of the Brown County participants and winners at the show included the following: • Ryan Hoffard, Goshen, placed 3rd in single Hackney pony; • Leah Haines, Williamsburg, placed 1st in Morgan English pleasure, amateur, 4th in saddle seat equitation 14 to 17 yrs., 4th in Morgan English pleasure, open class, 4th in Morgan English pleasure championship, 4th in Morgan English pleasure championship: • Shawn Vogel, Winchester, placed 3rd in Arabian

An employee of the Brown County Title Office has been suspended with pay pending a theft investigation.

“This type of conduct will not be tolerated in my office”, Gray said. “We have already imple-

mented policies and procedures which will help guard against any further incidents of this nature.”

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Sardinia discusses Joint Fire and EMS District BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press Jill Stoltz, a member of the Sardinia Life Squad and fiscal officer for the Village of Mowrystown in Highland County, spoke to members of the Sardinia Village Council, June 11 about joining the newly formed Eastern Joint Fire and EMS District. Stoltz said she has attended several Sardinia council meetings in the past to discuss the possibility of Sardinia joining the fire and

Locals fare well in Charity Horse Show BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press

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English pleasure, amateur; • Amanda Sentney, Sardinia, placed 3rd in ASB Park pleasure, open and 1st in ASB Show Pleasure, adult, 3rd in Arabian costume, 1st in ASB show pleasure adult championship; • Kim Becker, Goshen, placed 7th in Hackney pony pleasure driving, adult, 3rd in harness pony open; • Sierra Durham, Williamsburg placed 4th in Arabian English pleasure, open class; • Melanie Stivers placed 3rd in ASB five gaited pleasure; • Zach Roe, Georgetown, CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

EMS district. Speaking to council, Stoltz said, “I don’t know if your solicitor (Jay Cutrell) has received the resolution yet about the new fire and EMS district, but it has been sent out by the Brown County Prosecutor, Jessica Little, who will represent the district. “The last time I was here talking about this project you all seemed positive about the possibility of forming a joint district.” Stoltz said she has met with several of the townships discussing the new joint district. “A fire district is an entity of its own,” Stoltz continued. “The way it will work is, the village will have its own board member as each township will have it’s own board member on the fire district board. “The member that Sar-

dinia chooses to put on the board will serve at your leisure. He doesn’t have to be a council member, he/she could be a resident of the village if you choose.” Stoltz told council that Eagle Township is signing with the new fire district at their next meeting, and that she is working with Franklin, Jackson and Washington Township trustees about joining. Solicitor Cutrell told Stoltz that to date, he had not received anything from the prosecutors office about the new fire district. “Our hope is,” she continued, “that once you get that resolution and read it over, you will also sign it. “The big difference between the fire department being under the village and the fire department being under a district is that the CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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Todd Bumbalough, Mayor of Sardinia (left) and Village Solicitor Jay Cutrell listen to information about the newly formed Eastern Joint Fire and EMS District.

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Ripley Council prepares to open bids for new trash truck The Village of Ripley is in the process of purchasing a new garbage truck for the village. The deadline on bids for the purchase will end at noon on Friday, June 15. At least one company, Kenworth of Cincinnati and Dayton, brought a sample of one of their truck chassis to the June 12 council meeting for members to inspect and answer any questions they might have. According to Village Administrator Charles Ashmore, the village is in dire need of a new garbage truck, and funding for the truck is in place. “The one we looked at tonight is the same chassis we are considering,” Ashmore said, “Our old truck is a 25 foot packer and this one is a 20 foot packer, but because of its power it will hold almost as much as our old one. “We’ll know more when the sealed bids are opened.” Ripley resident and member of the Friends of the Jenny Wade Organization, Beverly McClain, spoke briefly to council about the upcoming bicentennial cele-

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Charles Ashmore, ripley Village Administrator tries out a sample of a chassis for a trash truck the village will order after bids are opened Friday, June 15.

bration and her efforts to bring paddle boats and sternwheelers up the Ohio River to Ripley for the event. “Roberta Sidwell (councilwoman) had mentioned that Mr. Ashmore heard from some of the boat owners,” McClain began, “this is what I’m trying to do... because there is a week window between the boats meeting in Augusta, KY (10 miles west of Ripley) and our celebration, I think it would be great if they could stay here in Ripley for that week.

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“There is nothing planned on the river for sternwheeler all that week. So we have a great opportunity to keep those boats here in Ripley a few more days.” McClain said she believes the people from the sternwheelers can be kept docked at the village for four or five days if all the details can be worked out ahead of time. She said she is trying to put together a river history agenda for the sternwheeler visitors. Some of her ideas include: • car pooling the visitors so that they have access to transportation to visit the village; • the Brown County Historical Society annual picnic scheduled for Thursday August 2, with historian Ned Lodwick; • entertainment at Chiloe on Monday while they are still in Augusta; • Tuesday they will probably just relax; • Wednesday the Bicentennial Committee could possibly provide a dinner, by Front Street; • take them on tours all through historic Ripley; • on Thursday the Brown County Historical Society is doing a promotion on the river history, with Bill Judd, ‘50 Years on the River’ and he is also a member of the Sons and Daughters of Pioneer River Men Association. “I feel like if we can keep them busy for three days,” McClain added, with a chuckle, “the bicentennial celebration will keep them here Friday, Saturday and Sunday with all the other events they have planned. “ If they’re really enjoying themselves I see no reason why they wouldn’t stay on the whole week.” She told council that the boats would need electricity from the village. When McClain asked Ashmore how many of the boats he had heard from he expressed some concern over not having enough dock space for the boats. “We’ve been working to purchase some additional docks,” Ashmore explained, “we’ll ask some people to move temporarily to allow the big boats to dock closer. And providing electricity is no problem for us.” McClain said she would continue putting together a

package for the sternwheeler captains. In other business, Ashmore said contracts had been awarded for the Second Street project to 21st Century Concrete Construction, Inc., out of Cleveland. He said he is currently awaiting word from ODOT to schedule pre-construction meetings. “It is, however, highly likely that there will be constructions going on during the bicentennial celebration,” Ashmore said. “I personally don’t think that’s a bad thing, because I think people will see a town under improvement. “It’s only one block so I don’t think it will be all that disruptive.” Ashmore also reported that replacement to the filter media at the water treatment was complete on the first filter, and the second treatment would begin in a couple of days. Residents of the village

Ripley Lions to hold festival The Ripley Ohio Lions Club's annual Fireworks Festival will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 29 and 30. This year, the WORLD FAMOUS ROZZI'S FIREWORKS GROUP will be handling Saturday Nite's Fireworks Show! So come on down to the riverbank in Ripley. Hear the live music from local bands. Visit our crafts and vendors. Spin the BIG WHEEL and other games. Enjoy some delicious food....... But most importantly have a Great time. This event is sponsored by the Ripley Ohio Lions Club.

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The Emma Claire & Quintin Joseph Foundation Committee Karen Campbell Rhonda & Brittany Purdon Cathy Meyer Jennifer Little Ty Beckford Nola Berry

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THANK YOU The sunshine was beaming over Aberdeen Park, Saturday June 2nd, 2012 for the 1st annual Emma Claire and Quintin Joseph Benefit. Megan and the committee, for the Emma Claire and Quintin Joseph Foundation, would like to extend their most sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make this day a huge success...the babies, though not there long, got to feel fresh air on their cheeks, chase a few balloons, and capture many hearts. The committee for the benefit was small in numbers but when Saturday came the volunteers came out to help in any way they could. What big hearts our small communities have in a time of need by donating items for the auction and the concessions, providing the wonderful entertainment for all to hear and see by The Good Time Cloggers, Spare Change, Larry Puccina, and the Cruise in participants. And then to have Gary and Jeannie Morgan and Randy Newberry work so hard on making sure the softball field was ready for the tournament. Also, a huge thanks to Jim Pyles and Timmy Muse for umpiring 10 hours of softball games and for the ballplayers for coming out and showing their support for this family. Thank you so much Aberdeen Fire Department for standing at the grill for 12 long hours, Dottie and Harry Foxworthy, owners of Riverside Dairy Queen, for the condiments, bread and other items for the concessions, Tony Staggs for providing all the bottled water, Terry Phillips, owner of Big Boys Toys, for donating the raffle item, organizing the Cruise In and making signs for the benefit, and the following individuals for stepping up and working at the benefit where they were needed: Sue Felix, Belford and Linda Sexson, Judy Davenport, Nathan Cooper, Devin Claypool, Justin & Jordan Meyer, Gabriella Goodman, Stacey Shepherd, Neil Shivener, Abbie Carroll, Dawn Leis Wilson, Brian Littleton, Jimmie Campbell, Bill Berry, Rodney Little, Gary Meyer, Joni Welch, Rochelle Holton and Nedra Vogler. And last and definitely not least, Wayne “I can squeeze blood out of a turnip” Sexton for auctioneering at our auction and making sure the auction was a huge success for Megan and the babies. Thanks to the following businesses or individuals for your generous donation and we apologize if we left any names off this gracious list: Alex Kunz, All About Glass, Angie Cooper, Ashley Buerkley, Augusta Ferry, AVI, Barry’s Chevrolet, Belford Sexson, Ben’s Car Wash, Berta & Ron Moffett, Betty Gulley, Betty Mitchell, Big Boys Toys, Bill Boggs, Bill Jett (Auto Extremes), Billye Davenport, Blakes’ Pharmacy, Blue Jay Car Wash, Bonnie Mitchell, Bowie Tire, Bradford’s Home Mart, Brittany Purdon, Brock McVey, Buckeye Cash & Carry, Burn Personal Training, Cabin Fever Sportsman, Cahall Farm Equipment, Cantrell’s, Caryl Collins, Cathy Meyer, Central Supply Co., Chapparal Feed & Farm Supply, Cheryl Hamilton, Chop Shop, Christian Treasures, Cindy Anderson, Classic Closet, Cotterill’s Antiques, Curves, Riverside Dairy Queen, Dale Anderson, Danny & Glenda Weddle, Darius Miller & Family, David Eitel, David McKee, David & Brenda Reveal, David Rose, David Wireman, Demarie Sexson, Diane Kielman, Doll Star Tattoo, East Fork Christian Church Women’s Ministry, Eat Gallery, Eight Ball Restaurant, Federal Mogul, Gabby Goodman, Georgia Woolard, Good Seed Farm, Gordy Jones, Granny’s Place, Haney’s Hardware, Home City Ice, Hometown Tan & Tone, Hope & Jim Shelton, House of Beauty, J&L Greenhouse, J Curtis Salon, James B Harsha Co., Jane Cline Kabler, Joyce Barbour, Judy Alles, Judy Davenport, Kathy Lopez, Katrina Hartley, Kelly Moran, Kim Hester, Kim Marshall, Limestone Cable, Linda Copas, Lori McUne, Main Street Mall, Maysville Office Equipment, McRoberts Furniture, Melinda Humphries, Melissa Littleton, Mi Camino Real Restaurant, Michael & Kim Mitchell, Millers Bakery & Furniture, Moyer’s Restaurant, Mt Tabor United Methodist Church, Nathan Cooper’s Wiring, Nola Berry, O’Rourkes Pub, Pam Bolden, Pam Thornton, Pamela’s Cakes, Paul Sanders, Penny Bailey, Pepsi Cola of Ripley, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Prather’s IGA, RagaDuDesigns, Reanna Hester, Robin Smith, Rocky Zornes (Razwood), Ron Hanson, Roxy Tolle, Ruby Claypool, Ryan Case Pet Portraits, Sandy Ginn, Sandy & Marlin Quillin, Seaman Farm Garden & Pet Center, Shella McDowell, The Verdin Bell Co-Shirley Verdin, Smart Style, Stacy Shepherd, Standard Quick Print, Standard Supply Co., Standley Woods Jr., Star Greenhouse, Stober Drives, Studio 230, Sue Felix, Tammy Bryant, Tara Ginn, Terri Lancaster, The Hair Place Malena Caudill, The Hair Place Chasity Caudill, The Home Place, Tim & Patricia Sanderson, Tony Staggs, Town & Country Bowling Lanes, Tracey Vee, West Union Flower Shop, WFTM Radio, Whistle Stop, Wiley & Juanita Riggle, and all those that made monetary donations to the Emma Neu Medical account.

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Taking A Trip Through Time The most famous trial of the 19th Century and a man from Brown County. Many readers may have seen the recent movie “The Conspirator” about the case against Mary surratt. John wilkes Booth and others met in Mary surratt’s home to plan the assassination of president abraham Lincoln. Many may not know that one of the jurors of Mary surratt was august Kautz from Brown County. Kautz was born in Germany but as a child lived in Georgetown and later Ripley. he was a soldier in the Mexican-american war and entered west point after this conflict. During the american Civil war he witnessed many well-known battles and retired many years after the war as a general. In the photo, Kautz is third from the left, with his fellow jurors in the Lincoln conspiracy trial. Thanks are extended to Greg haitz for submitting the above photo. ‘Taking a Trip Through Time’ is a new feature of the Brown County Press that is supplied by our readers. If you have photos of places within Brown County that are at least 30 years old please feel free to submit them along with some information about the photo to The Brown County Press by email to bcpress@frontier.com or mail them to or drop them off at The Brown County Press 219 South High Street Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154. You will get your photo back. You can also reach us at (937) 444-3441.

Letters to the Editor

Group thanks Aberdeen for sign in park Dear Editor, On behalf of the entire Adams-Brown Creating Healthy Communities Coalition, we’d like to congratulate the Aberdeen Village Council for approving and posting a new sign which prompts people to refrain from using tobacco while in the Aberdeen Lions Community Park. By doing this, the Council asks the public to both help keep the park clean and set a good example for our children. The park, located along the scenic Ohio River, is a popular physical activity spot in Aberdeen with volleyball and basketball courts, a baseball field, and playground equipment. Many Aberdeen residents of all ages regularly use the

park. So the Aberdeen Creating Healthy Communities Group approached the Village Council in September 2011 with a proposal to install a sign asking that people not use tobacco in the park. The intended purposes of the sign are to recognize the negative health effects of tobacco in a simple way, set a good example for our children, and keep the park clean. The Council took the idea under consideration for a month. At the October Council meeting, following questions and discussion, Council voted to approve posting of a sign to read “For the health of our kids, please don’t use tobacco products in the park”.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, here are some key facts about tobacco: Cigarette smoking, which is the most common form of tobacco use, causes approximately 443,000 deaths and costs about $96 billion in medical expenditures and $97 billion in productivity losses in the U.S. each year. Every day, nearly 4,000 young people try their first cigarette and approximately 1,000 will become daily smokers. More than 4 out of every 5 adult cigarette smokers start before their 18th birthday. Children of parents who smoke are twice as likely to become smokers. Finally, more than a quarter of the U.S. population (88

million people) and more than half of all children in the U.S. are currently exposed to secondhand smoke on a regular basis. We recognize Aberdeen as the first community in Brown County to take steps towards healthier outdoor air and a cleaner park by posting signage. We congratulate the Aberdeen Village Council for its leadership and good spirit and for helping parents to model healthier living habits for their kids. Perhaps a healthy choice made by Aberdeen will be the catalyst for other local villages to take similar steps. Aberdeen—we salute you for taking this big step and putting the children first! Gay Hubbell, Brown

County Coordinator and Sue Basta, Project Director Adams-Brown Creating Healthy Communities Program HEALTH-UC and University of Cincinnati AHEC Program Georgetown

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OPINION Election season is upon us, a time of widespread anticipation. In addition to this excite- Rep. ment, elec- Danny tions often BuBp spark a close examination of campaign finances. Candidates are under a microscope as the public judges their qualifications, political visions and personal ethics. We also look to see that organizations contributing to their campaigns are acting transparently. It is crucial that campaign finance laws properly regulate who may give and receive funds and how they are spent. To this end, Governor Kasich recently signed into law House Bill 326, legislation that creates a criminal sanction for the use of public funds for political objectives. Tax dollars should not bankroll any sort of political activity during election time or otherwise, and any official who engages in such practice will be subject to a first-degree misdemeanor charge. This penalty is comparable to the sanction for other campaign finance law violations. The language in House Bill 326 includes political action committees, political parties and campaign committees, among others, in its list of groups that officials CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

What Do You Think? When you were growing up, what did your father do or say that made you feel special?

Reader wants to restore historic cemetery Dear Editor, As we approach the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, I feel remorse at the lack of respect for many veterans who served in this war, evidenced by the condition of their burial site in the Wilson-Aerl Cemetery, Eagle Township, Brown County, Ohio. When I first located this cemetery in 2005, I found the fence down allowing horses freedom to roam the area, trampling and

knocking down the grave stones. Because of weeds and briars, I was unable to locate the graves of my ancestors, Solomon McVey, a veteran of the War of 1812 and his son, Solomon Jr., a veteran of the Civil War. Since then, the township trustees have repaired the fence and are mowing. However, as it is mowed, debris is accumulating on those fallen stones and in many cases the names are obscure. I have since dis-

covered names of several veterans of both the War of 1812 and the Civil War buried in this old cemetery. Names include 2 from Revolutionary War: Eyler and Alexander, 11 from the War of 1812: Ivers, Butler, Hare, Carey, Alexander, Duffey, McLaughin, McVey and 16 from the Civil War: Bell, Reeves, Rhoads, Taggert, Moore, Breckenridge, Duffey, McVey, Holmes, Purrell, Smith, Parish, Edgington, Riccard Unless restoration

is done soon, the monuments placed in their memory will be obliterated. The Eagle township trustees state they have no funds for renovation. In contacting the Brown County Office of Veterans Affairs, I find they also are without funds. How can this cemetery be restored and these veterans receive the honor and respect they deserve? Diane K. Lewis Winchester

My dad always told me I was a good mechanic. Trish Carrington, Mt. Orab

Dad taught me that if a job was worth doing, it was worth doing right. Russell Ivey, St. Martin

My dad use to tell me he loved me and also that I was a real looker! Donna Murray, Ripley

Dad always told me he loved me and always gave me good advice. Tammy De Tommaso, Mt. Orab

My sister and I used to hang out with dad at softball games. That was our daddy time. Lynne Barber, Mt. Orab

My grandfather was my dad, and he always told me I could be anything I wanted to do if I was willing to work hard. Lynn Blaine, Five Mile

Dear Editor: I find it rather alarming, and down right amazing, as to how many people admit... openly... that they choose to be ignorant concerning what is happening

in the world around them. They shun reading newspapers and magazines... they shun T.V. and radio... they shun reading books on history, political science and current events. Why? To

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them, not being aware means not taking responsibility for anything... ignorance is bliss... or, as one said to me, “...better happy stupid than being smart and depressed.” Okay, maybe that sounds funny... or even true.. to a bunch of folks, but it is a sign of disaster for me. I hear and see the results of the ‘blissfully ignorant’ and I see where the world is heading as a result of the ignorance. It’s not a good thing, friend. We need to do better at educating ourselves and having guts enough to take a stand. We are, literally, at the mercy of a government that is depending upon the idea of a citizenry which prefers being in the dark on matters that can mean the difference between freedom and enslavement. True enough, no all news is good news and a great deal of information that is out there can very much ruin ones lunch... but the American public is in need of a wake-up call. Life has it’s battles and

dilemmas... the world is not safe... and, yes, evil exists! So... would you prefer pretending it doesn’t exist or would you prefer attempting to do something about it?! You see, we are responsible for trying to preserve some type of future for those who come after us. This requires us to be a bit smarter and more aware than what we are at this point. We need an educated public. We need people who are willing to raise questions about things. We need people who are willing to fight injustice. We need people who are willing to hold public officials accountable. We need people of intelligence and moral character that are willing to fight for what is right. A good citizen is not a sissy when it comes to facing up to his/her responsibility and a good citizen never runs from the truth... no matter how ugly it may be. Rev. Sam Talley

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BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press At least 15 Georgetown residents, along with several law enforcement officers, attended the Brown County Opiate Coalition meeting held at the Georgetown Church of Christ on June 6. The purpose of the meeting, according to Steve Duncan, Director of the Brown County Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Health Services, was to involve as many community members as possible in the coalition. Dunkin said the group wants to get public input about addressing the problem of drug abuse in the county. “I appreciate everyone who took the time to attend this meeting,” Duncan began, “It’s just so important that we make every effort to do something about the prescription drug and opiate

issue in our communities. The ramifications of these issues are so deadly for our community which changes it so much. We need to establish a team of people willing to make this problem their priority.” Duncan went on to say that in 2010, Brown County led the state in the rate of unintentional deaths due to drug abuse. “To me, hearing that statistic was startling,” Duncan said, shaking his head. “Tonight, here at this meeting, we want to focus on developing some approaches and some solutions that will change that statistic. One of the things that strikes me, is the lives of people who are not here with us, whether they’re addicted or just young kids in our community that we may be able to help.” Also in attendance at the meeting was Tommy Koop-

man, Jr., with the Coalition for a Drug-Free Greater Cincinnati who also spoke to the crowd. “The idea here tonight, is that hopefully we walk away from this room feeling a little better about the process of what we’re going to do as a community,” Koopman began. “We won’t solve the issue tonight. Unfortunately we didn’t find ourselves in this situation overnight and it’s not something we’ll be able to solve overnight.” At that point in the meeting Koopman asked for everyone in attendance of the meeting to introduce themselves and tell a little about why they chose to be at the meeting. Each person told his/her story about why the issue of drug abuse was important to them and shared stories about how it has affected their lives and their family

Pam Noah and her Swing Band to perform June 21 in Georgetown at free concert BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press The Georgetown Courthouse Square Association, Inc., proudly presents Pam Noah and Her Swing Band on Thursday, June 21 on the courthouse lawn. Opening for Pam Noah at 7 p.m. that night will be Chatfield Sound. The concert is sponsored by First State Bank, Harold’s Quick Shop, Val Lewis II and Ohio Valley Hospice. Because of these sponsors, the concert is free to the public. The June 7 concert featuring ‘Sun Burners’ was sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Post 180, Stein Hospice, Judge Margaret Clark, Judge Joe Worley and Judge Scott Gusweiler. The Pam Noah Band is the third concert this summer to be held on the courthouse lawn in Georgetown. Pam Noah began her professional singing career at Six Flags in St. Louis, where she also sang with the Terry Thompson Big Band, before moving to Cincinnati where she was a lead vocalist at King’s Island. She joined the 19 piece Queen City Big Band as lead vocalist while in Cincinnati. She now has her own nine and 17 piece swing band and orchestra. Noah is well known for singing favorites like: • Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree; • Georgia On My Mind;

Pam Noah and Her Swing Band • Two O’Clock Jump; •You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You; •I’m Getting Sentimental Over You; • Crazy, and many more. “We’re very excited to have Pam Noah and her Swing Band,” said Courthouse Square Association member Carol Myers. “We are also very happy to see that the concerts and free movie nights are going so well.” Myers said that four years ago the organization was called the Courthouse Square Open Air Market, Inc., but the name was eventually shortened to what it is today. Members of the Courthouse Square Association, Inc., also include Kim Scheffler, Joy Hanselman, Susan Bean and Selma

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The War of 1812 commemorated in Georgetown A ceremony commemorating the beginning of The War of 1812 will be held at the Brown County Courthouse, 101 S. Main St. in Georgetown, on Monday, June 18 at 11:30 a.m. The event will feature a narrative from historian Ned Lodwick, a Color Guard presentation, an Honor Guard and the raising of a 15 star flag as flown on June 18, 1812.

Strengthening Ohio’s campaign finance law CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 are prohibited from funding with public money. All such groups have a hand in promoting certain political causes and candidates. While these activities are a legitimate part of the American election process, they should always be funded from private sources. The money you pay to the government in taxes is to be used for public services that benefit our citizens. Your hard earned dollars were never meant to be spent for political purposes, and this legislation provides a further deterrent to illegally using these funds in campaigns. It is crucial that we hold the entire election process to high ethical standards, and for this reason, I chose to co-sponsor House Bill 326. I am happy to report that the majority of my colleagues in the state legislature feel the same, as

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Pitzer. “Our group sponsors the free movie nights,” she added, “We have movies scheduled for July 13 and August 3 beginning at 9:30 p.m. “Upcoming concerts are always on Thursday evenings and will include appearances by ‘Six Pac Band’, ‘Fathead Davis,’ ‘The Barcodes’ and ‘Leroy Ellington and his Pink Flamingo’s.’” Myers added that one of the biggest events of the summer will be Woodcarver/Woodwork Day on Saturday, July 28 which includes an auction at 2 p.m. That day will also feature ‘Te-Alah Belly Dancers from 6 to 7 p.m. and a street dance with DJ John Bellamy from 7 to 9 p.m. Then on Saturday, September 8 visitors can look forward to a fun ‘Pooch Parade’ at noon. ‘We invite everyone in the county to come join us for relaxing, fun filled events that are free,” she said.

lives. One family had a family member that was about to be released from prison after serving time for drug abuse and they wanted to know what they could do to help them once they were released. Another woman talked briefly about drug issues she had gone through with two of her granddaughters. One-by-one, emotional stories were told for over an hour about the horrors of living with a drug addict, losing someone to an overdose, or fears for their own children’s involvement in drugs. Georgetown Chief of Police Buddy Coburn talked about the drug problem from the law enforcement angle and described what his department is currently doing to slow the problem down in his community. He introduced members of what he called his ATeam in drug enforcement, Officer Shaun Inlow, K-9 officer, Officer Vickie Coburn and Officer Bobby Gifford who spearheads all drug investigations. Koopman then brought the meeting to an end by thanking everyone for attending and sharing their stories and ideas and invited them to attend the next meeting which was set for Tuesday, July 10 at the Church of Christ in Georgetown.

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The family of the late Marjorie Whalen would like to thank their family, friends, and the entire community for their many acts of kindness during our recent loss. The many cards, words of comfort, flowers, and food were so greatly appreciated. We would also like to thank the staff of both the Locust Ridge Nursing Home and Hospice of Hope. Your support over these last few years was greatly appreciated. Thank-you to Libby Neu, Ollie Bissantz, and Mable Jones for planning and organizing lunch after the service and thank you to those that donated food for the lunch. Thanks to the Russellville Fire Department for the use of their facilities. We would like to thank those that called upon us at the funeral home and attended the service. We also want to thank Chaplin David Wirth and the personnel at Meeker Funeral Home of Russellville. Sincerely, Orville Whalen Doug & Candace (Whalen) Farst Steve & Mary Whalen Matt & Lori (Whalen) Wheeler

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Ruth Purdin-Horner will be honored as Grand Marshall of the Russellville July 4th Celebration Parade on Saturday, June 30, 2012. The parade starts at the Russellville Elementary School at 10 a.m.

As her 1943 high school graduation classmates found jobs in Cincinnati, Ruth chose to work in Brown County. Her first job was with the Kroger store in Georgetown. After just a few months she took a job at the Bank of Russellville as a bookkeeper. Ruth remembered as a child watching a bank clerk add figures on an

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old fashioned adding machine and thinking I’d love to do that. Forty three years later she retired as President of the Fifth Third Bank of Brown County, successor to the Bank of Russellville. In the 43 years, she held every position in the bank including Bookkeeper, Teller, Assistant Cashier, Cashier, Director, Vice President and President. In addition to her bank duties, Earl Schatzman, owner of the bank, entrusted many of the operations of his other businesses to Ruth, namely Brown County Motors, Ripley Gas, Co., Farmers Warehouse, Ripley Chevrolet, and Prince & Ross, a Kentucky Gas Company. Ruth took over ownership of the Schatzman Insurance Agency when the bank was required to divest itself of insurance operations. Ruth is proud of her years of work at the bank, remembering it as hard work, and enjoying training 25-30 women in banking. Brenda Martin, former Ripley banker, declared “Ruth Horner opened the door for many Brown County women to advance in banking.” When Earl Schatzman passed away in 1981 Ruth continued to manage the bank after Fifth Third Bank acquired the Bank of Russellville. Ruth was born on an 100 acre farm in Byrd Township on Eagle Creek. Her parents were George H. and Grace Miller. She had a younger brother, Robert, now deceased, and has an older sister, Ruby. “We all worked on the farm to raise what we needed”, said Ruth, “I hated tobacco work”. The Millers, like other farm families during the depression, had little money. Most of her free time was spent playing in Eagle Creek with Robert and Ruby and neighbors Harold and Denver Emmons.

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“We didn’t go to town much so my highlight was to go to watch a movie in the Russellville Park”, explained Ruth. “It was funny, I wanted to come to town and my friends who lived in town wanted to come out to our farm. We had electricity and a bathroom before most of our neighbors because my dad was very handy. He made several mechanical devises that entertained the family”, said Ruth. Ruth attended the Presbyterian and Methodist Churches in Russellville, and is now an active member of the Russellville Church of Christ. Ruth recalled the Presbyterian Church would have an annual picnic at their farm. Ruth attended grades 1-12 at the Russellville School. She took college prep courses and was an honor student in a class of 16. She participated in band, basketball, volleyball, and softball. She was the drum majorette. She hoped to go to college but was unable to go because the family lacked finances. Ruth and Gordon Purdin married in 1946, were married 35 years when Gordon passed away in 1981. Gordon, from Russellville, was

ruth as a drum majorette for russellville high school in 1943.

a truck driver for Ripley Gas and a longtime member of the Kiwanis Club. They have two children, Suzanne and Nick. Suzanne is a sales representative of the food service industry in Maryland, and Nick has his own computer business in central California. Ruth has 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. In 1984, Ruth met Collins Horner, a retired chemical engineer, of New Jersey through the Single Book Lovers Club. After exchanging letters and meeting several times, they married and were married 20 years until Collins passed away in 2004. They traveled extensively to every continent except Antarctica. Ruth said they traveled on top of a train, in a balloon, by motorcycle, elephant, camel and horse, went white water rafting on the New River and searched for alligators and fished for piranhas on the Amazon. In Russellville, she helped start the Women’s Club serving as it’s first President, was the first female on Russel-

lville Council, taught Sunday school and sang in the choir, led a 4-H club and cub scouts. She is listed in the Who’s Who of Professional Women, and has been recognized as an American Business Leader by the National Association of Business Leaders. Ruth has lived in Lake Waynoka for 30 years, where she enjoys tennis, chorus, the Recreation Center, swimming and a weekly card game. Looking back at her life Ruth said “I’ve had a good life, enjoyed my work, raised my family and have lots of friends”. She continued, “I’ve never regretted staying in Russellville. They say if you drink water from the well in the Russellville Park you’ll never leave. I drank from it many times”. Ruth will be interviewed as part of the celebration program, Saturday, June 30 at approximately 1:00 pm at the Russellville Park. The event is sponsored by Russellville Celebration in the Park, Inc.

Secretary of State Husted announces details for the Statewide Absentee Ballot application mailing to residents Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted has outlined details of the mailing that will provide Ohio’s registered voters applications to vote absentee in the November 6 Presidential Election, creating fairness across the state for the first time since nofault absentee voting was introduced in Ohio. “Voting by mail is secure, convenient and because we expect many Ohioans will take advantage of this option, it will make Election Day run more smoothly,” Secretary Husted said. “Making it easier for Ohio voters to cast their ballots by mail will reduce the chance of long lines at the polls.” The statewide mailing will go out in two install-

ments – one that will arrive in mailboxes just after Labor Day and cover Ohioans on the voter rolls as of July 30, 2012. The second mailing will be sent during the first week of October to bring in those who register to vote or update their voting information in subsequent months. Secretary Husted wants to ensure Ohio voters have adequate time to cast and return their ballots, and to give boards of elections as much lead time as possible to process applications prior to the start of the absentee voting period on October 2, 2012 (35 days prior to the general election). For security reasons, applications will be personalized to each registered voter

Fatal motorcycle crash The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a one vehicle fatal motorcycle crash. The crash occurred on June 10, 2012 at approximately 03:29 p.m. on S.R. 247 just south of Mile Post 21, Scott Township, Adams County, Ohio. A 2010 Harley Davidson, Ultra Classic operated by Janet E. Balsamo, age 62, of Huber Heights, Ohio was traveling southbound on S.R. 247. Ms.Balsamo traveled off the right side of the

BCBDD to meet The Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities will hold an ethics committee meeting, and regularly scheduled board meeting, on Wednesday, June 20 at 4:30 p.m. These meetings will be held at the Habilitation Center, 9116 Hamer Rd., Georgetown. The public is invited to attend.

roadway in a curve and struck a ditch. Ms. Balsamo was ejected from the motorcycle and came to rest in a ditch. Ms. Balsamo was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Adams County E.M.S. responded to the scene to transport the victim to the hospital. Ms. Balsamo was pronounced dead at Adams County Regional Hospital. The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway PatrolGeorgetown Post.

at the voting address they have on file. Voters must complete the forms by providing valid identification, their date of birth and signature before returning the application to their county board of elections in the return envelope provided. The statewide mailing will be the first of its kind since Ohio’s no-fault absentee voting law was adopted in 2006, allowing eligible voters to vote by mail. In past elections, boards of elections, primarily in large urban counties, have proactively sent absentee ballot applications to voters in their counties. However, not all of the 88 county boards of elections have had the resources to conduct these mailings. This has created a disparity in access and opportunity from county to county. “All Ohio voters should have the same opportunities and options to participate in the election regardless of where they live,” Secretary Husted said. “I urge all Ohioans who plan to participate in the election to do their part by registering to vote and making sure their voting information is current this summer, so they will receive their vote-by-mail application.” For more information about the 2012 election, visit www.MyOhioVote.com.

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United States Army (retired) Captain Jonathan E. Chorpenning, 67, Felicity, Oh., died Saturday, June 9, 2012. He was born March 13, 1945 in Washington, D.C. the son of the late Dr. Frank Chorpenning, Lieutenant Colonel – retired U.S. Army and Annie (Kay) Chorpenning. Captain Chorpenning was a graduate of Marietta High School class of 1963, The Ohio State University in 1969 with a B.S. in Chemistry, a Master in Physics in 1977 with a post grad certification in Public Administration. He entered the military on April 20, 1969 and served with 3/77th Armor Bn, 5th Infantry Div., 2/34th Armor, 4th infantry Div. and 4/7th Cavalry, 2nd Infantry Difc (OCONUS) for thirty-six years and spent twentyseven of those years with the U.S. Army Special Forces. He also served as a police officer in the Powell, Oh., and Obetz, Oh., police departments and as a Brown County, Ohio Deputy Sheriff. Captain Chorpenning was a retired teacher, retired from the state of Ohio, Department of Veteran Affairs and eventually became the Police Chief at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky, Oh. He was then Project Manager for design and construction of the OVH in Georgetown, from which he retired in 2010. He was a life member of the Ohio Gun Collectors Association for over fortyfive years, and served as Director and as Trustee for of the OGCA Civil Defense Fund. With so many continuous and successful years of service to the OGCA it was fitting that the title of Director Emeritus was bestowed upon him. Captain Chorpenning is survived by his wife –Laura (Andres) Chorpenning; five daughters – Julie (Hank) Arens of Union, Ky., Jennifer Irwin and husband David of Bexley, Oh., Megan Chorpenning of Columbus, Oh., Kelly Adam of Milford, and Amy Adam of Georgetown, one adopted son – Kevin Harlan of Atlanta, Ga., three grandchildren – Matthew and Andrew Irwin and Jonathan Arens; three sisters – Anne Kay Coffey and husband Ralph of St. Augustine, Flor., Kathleen Row and husband David of New York, NY., and Janie Aziz of Cairo, Egypt and many nieces, nephews extended family, friends and beloved pets. Services were held Thursday, June 14, 2012. Interment was in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North in Williamstown, Ky. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the University of Michigan Office of Development Fund for Discovery - 367830, 3003 South State Street, Suite 9000, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1288 . The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

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Lois J. Burks, 87 Lois J. Burks, 87, passed away June 5, 2012. She was a lifelong resident of Amelia, Ohio. Lois was the loving wife of 62 years to Jack C. Burks, loving mother of Tim Burks and Iris Porter, dear grandmother of Logan Porter and the late Joseph Howard II. Services were Saturday, June 9, 2012 followed by interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Amelia United Methodist Church. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia, served the family.

Geta Marieann Gable, 64 Geta Marieann Gable, 64, Mt. Orab, Ohio died June 10, 2012. Geta was born July 20, 1947 in Georgetown, Ohio the daughter of the late Ralph and Grace (Scott) Fithen. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James Gable on 2009. Mrs. Gable is survived by three children – Tammy Wood of Oxford, Oh., Amanda Widmeyer and husband John of Sardinia, and Richard Gable and wife Calista of Georgetown, twenty grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one brother – Lowell Fithen and wife Charlee of Milford, Oh., one sister – Becky Utter of Georgetown, and many nieces and nephews. She was retired from the Meridian Bioscience Company in Cincinnati, Ohio and a member of the Georgetown Church of Christ in Georgetown, Ohio. Services were held Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at the Georgetown Church of Christ where Scott Hennig officiated. Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Oh. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Georgetown Church of Christ, 149 Hamer Road, Georgetown, Oh. 45121. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

Mary Jane Fetters, 59 Mary Jane Fetters, 59, Georgetown, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2012. She was born in Russellville, Oh., on June 24, 1952, the daughter of the late Julius S. Fetters and Mary Francis Schwallie. Surviving her is 1 son; Matthew Fetters and wife Amber of Carlisle, Ky., 1 brother; Charles Fetters of Keaterning, Oh., 4 sisters; Suzanne Frey of Delaware, Judy Thatcher of New Carlisle, Oh., Barbara Cochran of Huber Heights, Oh., and Nancy Applegate of Bentonville, Oh., and 1 granddaughter; Mackenzy Fetters. Services were held Wednesday June 13, 2012 where Jason Galley officiated. Burial followed at the Linwood Cemetery. The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.

Marcella Jane Davidson, 78 Marcella Jane Davidson, 78, Georgetown, Oh., died Sunday, June 10, 2012. Marcella was born January 11, 1934 in West Union, Oh., the daughter of the late Birch Crummie and Mable (Satterfield) Chriest. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother – James Richard Crummie. Ms. Davidson is survived by two sons – Jay Davidson and wife Melody of McAlfin, Flor., and Jon Davidson and wife Carole of Felicity, five grandchildren – Kaitlyn Davison Ytterberg and husband Ryan of Cincinnati, Matt Davidson of Highland Heights, Ky., Celina Keith and husband Darin of Georgetown, Laura Prince and husband Edwin of California and Rachael Smith of Florida. She was retired from Heekin Can Inc. in Cincinnati, Oh. Services were held Wednesday, June 13, 2012 where Chaplain Donna Kasik officiated. Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

Ron Irwin, 55 Ron Irwin, 55, West Union, Oh., died Tuesday, June 12, 2012. He was born October 5, 1956, in Maysville, Ky., to the late Donald E. Irwin and Joyce L. (Tucker) Irwin. He is survived by wife, Peggy (Lorenzo) Irwin of West Union, two daughters, Melissa (Stacy) Vinson and Judy (Joey) Traylor, both of West Union, one brother, Jerry (Carolyn) Irwin of Manchester, three sisters, Brenda (David) Kinhalt of Green Township in Adams County, Connie (Troy) Bilyeu of Manchester, Linda Irwin of Manchester; four grandchildren: David Irwin, Khloe Vinson, Jasmine Traylor, and Wyatt Traylor; and many uncles, aunts, nephews, and nieces. He was co-owner and operator of Ron’s Heating, Cooling, Electric and Plumbing Service of West Union for 26 years. He was a former employee of West Union Electric and Plumbing Company in West Union for 8 years. He was a member of the Northside Church in West Union and he attended the West Union Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Northside Church, 400 North Street, West Union, OH 45693. Services were Friday, June 15, 2012, where Pastor James Richard Lloyd officiated. The interment is at West Union Cemetery. The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.

Mary Alice Elliott, 82 Mary Alice Elliott, 82, Hillsboro, died Monday, June 4, 2012. She was born January 14, 1930 in Pike County, Oh., the daughter of the late Ralph and Marietta Bell Morris. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Charles Grant Elliott; infant son Dennis Grant Elliott; sister Lucille Morris; and three brothers, Elmer Morris, James Morris, and Oscar “Duke” Morris. She was a member of the Hillsboro Free Will Baptist Church. Mary was a “people person” and enjoyed working in her flower gardens. She is survived by three daughters, Rosemary (Rodney) Knisley of Peebles, Nina (Rick Knisley) Elliott of Peebles, and Marvetta (Dean) South of Missouri; two sons, Chad (Wendi) Elliott of Hillsboro, and Shane Elliott of Hillsboro; ten grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; sister Leatha (Lawrence) Brewer of Dayton; two brothers, Thomas (Norma) Morris of New Market, and Ralph Morris, Jr. of Hillsboro; and good friends Jerry and Charlene Caplinger of Hillsboro. Services were held Friday, June 8, 2012. Burial followed in the Lapparell Cemetery. The Turner & Son Funeral Home, Hillsboro, served the family.

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Leslie Eugene Meeker, 81, Ripley, Oh., died Thursday, June 7, 2012. Leslie was born December 9, 1930 in Hamilton County, Oh., the son of the late Wilmer and Iva B. (Conover) Meeker. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-nine years, Caroline June (Thomas) Meeker in 2010 and one son, Keith Meeker. Mr. Meeker is survived by one son, Kurtis Meeker and wife Donna of Fayetteville, one daughter – Leslie Lynn Meeker and husband Francis Parkman of New York, NY., four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was a mechanical engineer. Services were held Monday, June 11, 2012 at convenience of the family. There was no visitation. Interment was in Hiett’s Chapel Cemetery near Ripley. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Rifle Association of America 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.

Dorothy Rae Jones, 81, passed away June 9, 2012. She was a resident of Brown County and Chaplain of the Stoddard Lane VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Dorothy was the loving wife of the late Gaylord Earl Jones, dear mother of Gail (Curry) Ingle, Dennis (Beth) Jones and the late William (Suzanne) Jones, daughter of the late Virgil and Mary Edith Hazelbaker, grandmother of Curry Jr. (Taressa), Justin (Jessica), Stacey (Jeremy), Jacob, Samantha and Dana, great-grandmother of Jarrett Ingle, Kaydence Stamper and Zachary Jones, sister of Robert Stanley Hazelbaker and the late Virgil Allen Hazelbaker. Services were held on Wednesday June 13, 2012. Interment was in Graceland Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Anderson Mercy Hospital Women’s Guild. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia, served the family.

Mark Edward Greer, 60 Mark Edward Greer, 60 of Sardinia, Oh., died Saturday, June 9, 2012. Mark was born February 13, 1952 in Cincinnati, Oh., the son of the late Roy Edward and Rachel Pauline (Smith) Greer. He was a retired school teacher from the Milford Exempted Village School District in Milford, Oh. Mr. Greer is survived by one aunt – Hazel Newton and husband Hank of Loveland, eight cousins – Randy Smith and wife Diane of Ripley, Steve Smith and wife Glenna of Hamersville, Kathy Gee and husband Jon of Hamersville, Hardy Smith and wife Melanie of Tucson, Az., Ken Newton and wife Brenda of Cincinnati, Susan Stewart and husband Andy of Franklin, Oh., Joe Newton of Loveland, and Kelley Hochstetler and husband Jay of Marion, Ind. and sixteen special cousins. Services were held Friday, June 15, 2012 at the Mulberry Wesleyan Church, Mulberry, Oh., where Rev. Roy Campbell officiated. Private interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be sent to Turning Point Ministries, P.O. Box 3838, San Diego, California or to the Brown County Collie Rescue, 10262 U. S. 68, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

Christine Qualls Deck, 95 Christine Qualls Deck, 95, Felicity, Oh., died on Sunday, June 10, 2012. Mrs. Deck was the wife of the late Ernest H. Deck. She is survived by a son, Leroy Deck, 3 daughters, Frances (Ron) Louderback, Louella (Richard) Crooks, and the late Ernestine Bearse, 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grand children, 8 late brothers and sisters. Services were on Thursday, June 14, 2012. Burial was at the Felicity Cemetery, Felicity, Oh. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

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Julia L. (nee Frazee) Jackson, 95 Julia L. (nee Frazee) Jackson, 95, Bethel, died Friday, June 8, 2012. Julia was the widow of Richard B. Jackson, dear mother of Deborah E. Jackson and James R. (Betty) Jackson, grandmother of Michelle Carver, Ronald Nash Jr. and the late Jeffrey Jackson. Services were held on Thursday June 14, 2012. Burial was in Tate Township Cemetery, Bethel. Memorials may be made to the Bethel United Methodist Church 402 W. Plane St., Bethel, Ohio 45106. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.

Jeff Hacker, 44 Jeff Hacker, 44, Georgetown, Oh., entered into rest Thursday, May 17, 2012. Jeff was born September 13, 1967 in Cincinnati, Oh., to Les and Teddie Hacker of Hamersville, Oh. He was the beloved husband of Debbie (née Buhr) Hacker; loving father of Michael J. Buhr of Georgetown, and Cody J. Hacker of Georgetown, cherished son of Les and Teddie Hacker of Hamersville; caring brother of Leslie Lovell of Norwood, Oh. Mr. Hacker worked at MV Transportation in Cincinnati, Oh. Services were held on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Interment was in Confidence Cemetery, Georgetown, Oh. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

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MEMORIAL Psalm 30:5 “...weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Memorial Day has once more come and gone but did we really stop to think what it was all about. It was a time for weeping, for sorrow, for considering the graves, the lives which were given, and the sacrifices which were made. Did we stop to consider the wars which have been fought for this country since the time of George Washington? Did we stop to think about the Revolutionary War, the war of 1812, or the Civil War? And what about WWI? A friend of mine told me that the river Rhine, which is similar in size to the Ohio river, was so overflowing with dead bodies that you could not throw a stone in that river without hitting a body. Then we have WWII to consider. How many lives were given in that war? I know that I am not hitting all the wars, but did we even stop to consider these? There is nothing pleasant about war, it is horrid. Most of us would not even want to know what these men saw and experienced while in battle. Consider the wars of Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. The price of freedom has been high. What we were to remember on Memorial Day was those who gave their lives for it. How many people really stopped and took time to remember what we were celebrating? Most people only think about the ones they have lost, whether in war, or sickness, or accidents. Death is personal. Their death should make us think about life, our life, and what we do with it. “...weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” There will always be weeping and tears in this life. We cry when we lose loved ones. We cry when there is pain and when there is sorrow. When we reflect back on the ones we have lost it raises the questions: will we ever see them again? Is there life after death? Is there really a heaven? Will our loved ones be there? The Bible says in Acts 16:31: “...Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved...” And again in Romans 10:9: “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.” That is something worth believing! Go with me to Luke 7:41-43. Jesus

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tells Simon: “There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty. And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most? Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave the most...” Jesus answered: “...Thou hast rightly judged.” Jesus told this story as a result of the thoughts of a Pharisee concerning a woman that the Pharisee considered a sinner. This woman had lived a sinful life but she knelt at the feet of Jesus worshipping Him. Jesus said unto Simon: “Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.” Verse 50: “And he saith to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” In James 2:19 it states: “Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.” You need to believe in more than just God. It is good to believe in God but you also need to believe that Jesus Christ is God’s only begotten Son, that He died for your sins and rose again the third day, and that He is alive for evermore! That faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven. Many wars have been fought for freedom and many sons and daughters given for the cause. We should not forget that! We should also remember that God gave His Son that we might be set free and His gift of freedom is eternal. When our loved ones die it is very sad but if they were saved and you are saved you will see them again in heaven. If you are not saved, confess your sins and ask the Lord, in the name of Christ, for forgiveness. He will in no wise cast you out and there will be joy in the morning!

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Couple to wed Michelle Arnold would like to announce the upcoming marriage of her daughter Jamie Arnold to Donnie Brierly, son of Donnie and Connie Brierly. Jamie is a 2009 ripley graduate and currently a nursing student. Donnie is a 2012 ripley graduate and is currently a roofer. The couple will be married at the ripley Lions Club Park on August 11, 2012 and all of the couple’s friends and family are invited. Jamie’s grandfather, Jim Arnold will walk her down the aisle. The couple will reside in Brown County. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Donnie and Jamie on their upcoming nuptials.

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siegler/Poole share vows Fran siegler and Marty Poole are pleased to announce their marriage on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. The private ceremony took place at wedding Moons Getaway Cabins located in hocking hills, ohio. The bride, Fran siegler, is a teacher for Fayetteville-Perry schools. The groom, Marty Poole, is a professional driver for ralph Bloom Trucking in hillsboro. The couple is residing in hillsboro and will hold a reception in their honor on saturday, June 23, 2012. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Marty Poole on their recent marriage.

The Western Brown High School Class of 1977 will be holding their class reunion on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 5 p.m. at 7879 Love Road, Hamersville (Ronnie and Barb (Wiley) Bruan residence). Please bring a covered dish and lawn chairs.

June 11, 2012 was installation of 2012-2013 Officers for the Mount Orab Lions Club. The new officers are President Lion Duane Smith; Lion Mark Slack is 1st Vice President; Lion Seth Partin is 2nd Vice President; Lion Gene Lawwill is 3rd Vice President; Lion PDG Elaine Newberry is Secretary/Treasurer; Lions Bob Downs and Jesse Smith are Lion Tamer’s; Lions Carroll Wallace and Bill Wilson are Holdover Director’s; Lion Gerald Amiott is 1 year Director; Lions PDG Jimmy Neal and PID Floyd Newberry are 2 Year Director’s; Lion Betty Jo Miller is Membership Chairman committee members are Past President Arnie Conwell and Lion Don Pursley; Lion PDG Bob Richmond is Tail Twister; Lion Bill Wilson is Chaplin; Lion Jim Bingamon is Get Well/Sympathy; Lion Arnie Conwell is Past President. Our Membership will be asked to Volunteer to work on Committees to fulfill the Clubs commitments for this year.

Kelly completes Marine basic training Marine Corps Pfc. William M. Kelly, son of Lora A. and William C. Kelly of Hillsboro, Oh., recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C. designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally. Kelly and fellow recruits began their training at 5 a. m., by running three miles and performing calisthenics. In addition to the physical conditioning program, Kelly spent numerous hours in classroom and field assignments which included learning first aid, uniform regulations, combat water survival, marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat and assorted weapons training. They performed close order drill

and operated as a small infantry unit during field training. Kelly and other recruits also received instruction on the Marine Corps' core values--honor, courage and commitment, and what the core values mean in guiding personal and professional conduct. Kelly and fellow recruits ended the training phase with The Crucible, a 54hour, team evolution culminating in an emotional ceremony in which recruits are presented the Marine Corps Emblem, and addressed as "Marines" for the first time in their careers. The Brown County Press would like to thank Marine Corps Pfc. William M. Kelly for his service to our country.

New Hope 4-H prepare for fancy rabbit show BY Megan Cox New Hope 4-H Club The Brown County Small Animal Department held their first annual small animal and pocket pet clinic on June 5, 2012 at the fairgrounds. There was a great turn out for this first event. Advisors and members of many 4-H clubs in the county demon-

strated how to show each animal and explained what the judges are looking for during a show. Megan Cox and AngelAnn Casanelle represented the New Hope 4-H club. There will be a fancy rabbit show prior to tag in on August 18, 2012. Please remember any animal not at check in will not be able to show at the fair.

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Mr. and Mrs. Donald and Carolyn (Barrett) Patrick, sardinia, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on saturday, June 30, 2012. The Patricks have three children, nikki stanley, hillsboro, Troy Patrick, Cincinnati, Keith Patrick, Georgetown, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. They were married in 1962 at the Presbyterian Church in hillsboro. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Patrick on their 50th wedding anniversary.

The Huntington Hotshots 4-H Club will sponsor a baby show, Little Mr. and Miss and Jr. Miss contest on July 4 at the Aberdeen Park in Aberdeen. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. with the baby show to start at 11 a.m. The Little Mr. and Miss and Jr. Miss will follow. The registration fee in $10. Classes for the baby

show for boys and girls: newborn to six months, seven-12 months, one year, two year, three years and four years old. Classes for Little Mr. and Miss: ages five, six, seven and eight. Classes for Jr. Miss: nine, 10, 11 and 12. For more information call 937-549-2941 or 606759-0421.

Georgetown church holds Cain graduates from UC Southwest Regional Michael and lucky to have informational sessions Medical Center would like him”, said SWRMC Chief Are you curious about God, the universe, good and evil or life in general? Are you curious to learn about the Catholic Church? Here is a casual opportunity to explore all your questions, big and small, in a welcoming environment. Introductory sessions will be held at the following locations and times: • Thursday June 28 at 7 p.m. at St. George, George-

town • Wednesday July 11 at 7 p.m. at St. George, Georgetown • Thursday August 16 at 7 p.m. at St. George, Georgetown All are invited to attend any or all of the above sessions. You need not intend to become Catholic to participate. For more information call (937) 392-1116 or 937-378-4583

to congratulate recent University of Cincinnati graduate Michael Cain. Cain earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. Michael is the Director of Information Technology at SWRMC. He is responsible for maintaining information systems and keeping other vital electronic systems in top shape. “We’re very proud of

Executive Officer Joan Phillips. “He is leading the charge as we move toward more use of Electronic Health Records here at the hospital.” Phillips said that such records are key to giving doctors health information quickly and easily, so they can treat patients more efficiently.

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The Freedom in the Rock in the Body of Christ Ministries and Pastors Richard and Sharon Deems, Bethel, are hosting a revival with Sister Whitt and the Third Generation Singing Group on Friday and Saturday, June 29 and 30, 2012 at 7 p.m. The church is located at 3187 S. Bantam Road, Bethel. For more information call Pastor Richard Deems at (513) 276-8673.

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L-r Past president Lion Arnie Conwell, President Duane smith, Installing officer 1st Vice Governor sherry Bingamon.

Anyone who is thinking about or who would like more information about joining the Mount Orab Lions Club call PDG Bob Richmond at (937) 4444791.

The Mount Orab Lions Club meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday with a dinner meeting at 110 S High St. at 6:30 p.m. at New Harmony Masonic Lodge

Church holds MAD for my King VBS The Bethel Community Christian Church will be holding a Vacation Bible School on June 25 - 29 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. MAD for My King (Music, Arts, and Drama Camp) is an amazing Fine Arts experience for kids going into Kindergarten through 6th grade! Each morning our Kindergarten through 3rd grade students will enjoy a variety of hands-on music, drama, and art classes designed especially for them. Our 4th-6th grade students will have the opportunity to choose the classes they want to "major" in. During registration you

will be asked to choose the classes for your child. Cost is $15 per family (includes t-shirt, supplies, and lunch) Registration and payment are required before the first day of MAD Camp. You can register online and then print your registration and send in a check to our church office at 125 E Plane Street, Bethel OH 45106. Please write "Mad Camp" in the memo. Go to http://www.communitychristian.cc/_forms/view/6 992 The Bethel Community Christian Church is located at 125 E. Plane St. Bethel, Ohio.

“Grimey, Gooey Gags” at Mt. Orab Library Be at the Mt. Orab Library on Tuesday, June 19 at 6 p.m. for the first Family Night of the Summer Reading Program. John Louis will be presenting a comedic magic program based on his book “Great Green Gobs of Greasy, Grimey, Gooey Gags: the World’s Kewlest Jokes, Stunts, Pranks, Fun Things to Amaze and Amuse Your Self and Your

Friends!” Everyone is invited to attend this amazing show and share in the fun. Summer Reading Program participants may earn extra tickets for attending and a door prize will be awarded. For more information please contact the Mt Orab Library at (937) 444-1414 or visit us online at http://www.browncountypubliclibrary.org

Fundraiser dinner, auction set to help Brandon Barrett There will be a benefit dinner for Bandon Barrett on June 30, 2012 at the Clay Township Park (the old Buford school) from 47 p.m. Brandon is 25 years old and has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. He is presently going through treatments and scheduled for a bone marrow transplant. He will be in the hospital for at least a month. He is married to Cassie (Adkins) and has two small children. He is unable to work and has no income or insurance. He needs your help! The dinner will be

homemade chicken and noodles. Sandwiches and desserts will also be available. Dinners will be served for a donation. There will be music throughout the evening by Trent Sams. An auction will be held at 7 p.m. Anyone who would like to donate baked goods or other items for the auction can call (937) 4462733 or (937) 442-5675. Money donations will be accepted in advance, as well. Call the phone numbers above for more information. Come out and eat and support Brandon and his family.

Kamp Dovetail scheduled for June Kamp Dovetail, a camp for children with disabilities will be held June 18 22, 2012 at Rocky Fork State Park, Hillsboro. This camp has been done with 100 percent volunteers for the past 30 years. During the week over 700 campers and volunteers will enjoy camp activities that are accessible to all needs and abilities. The theme is ‘Biker Week’ and we are hoping to have over 200 motorcycles at our opening ceremony on Monday, June 18 at 7 p.m. at the Rocky Fork State park amphitheater. Also

Kelly Red and the Hammerheads will be presenting a concert for the kids to conclude our first day of camp. Several other exciting activities will be taking place throughout the week. On Wednesday, June 20 at 7 p.m. we will be having our annual Dovetail Auction and Carnival which is open to the public. If you have items you would like to donate feel free to bring them to the Kamp or call Linda Allen, Kamp Dovetail Director at (937) 3931904 ext 131 or (937) 763-7211.

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Pictured are the Adult Law Academy graduates, left to right: Andrew Baughey, George Dunning, Larry hollingsworth, Tyler Justice, Margaret sissel, Crystal smalley and Brevan wallace.

r’ville students receive awards The Lake waynoka Lions Club presented the good students at russellville elementary on May 23, 2012 with a certificate and a shirt proclaiming them a GooD student. The items were presented to the students by Connie Lewis and Paul Geiger from the Lions Club. The students are pictured above first row, l-r: salomon Vargas, Tyler Dozier, Cici Creighton, wyatt Manning, Chad starrett, Frankie Ferrari and shelby hampton. Pictured back row, l-r: Brennen Byrd, Colton Jones, Myra stalbosky, hailey hampton, Clay newman, Andrea edmisten and Jacob Beckley.

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Students win scholarships

Mathew E. Greene, Fayetteville, was among the over 450 graduates who marched at commencement ceremonies held on Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Otterbein University. Greene graduated graduated Cum Laude. Cum Laude is a student who has attained a cumulative grade point average of 3.600 to 3.799.

Two eastern high school students Zoe Doss and Allison Prime, each received the Darlene McCall herrell scholarship at the Annual senior Awards on wednesday, May 9, 2012.

Ballou named to Berea College Dean’s List

H’ville’s Day gets Honorable Mention at State Science Day

Sardinia resident Lauren A. Ballou has been named to the Spring 2012 Dean’s List at Berea College. A student is named to the Dean’s List who achieves a GPA of 3.2 or higher for a minimum course load equivalent to 16 semester hours.

Drew S. Day, 7th grade, Hamersville ES, Hamersville, Creek Contamination: The real dirt received an Honorable Mention in the 2012 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Environmental Protection Research at the State Science Day. State Science Day is organized and sponsored by the Ohio Academy of Science and is the equivalent of a state championship for science projects. Each year, more than 35,000 students at more than 1,000 schools across

Ohio participate in local science fairs and are judged on knowledge achieved, effective use of scientific method, clarity of expression, originality and creativity. Students who achieve superior ratings are invited to participate in district science fairs. More than 750 students from seventh through 12th grade, having each received a superior rating at a district science fair, participate in State Science Day and may be eligible for more than 90 different scholarships.

Ratcliff named to Urbana U. Dean’s List Danika Ratcliff from Mt Orab was named to the Dean's List for the 2012 spring semester at Urbana University. In order to qualify for the Dean's List, a student must be enrolled in an undergraduate program for at least 12 credit hours and achieve a grade point average of 3.6 or higher, with no grade lower than a "C".

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western Brown high school JroTC Cadet Jesse stacey receives sAr Award and Medal, presented by Ian Cunningham, of the Cincinnati Chapter of the sons of the American revolution.

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Cadet Stacy recognized during WBHS JROTC program On Thursday, May 3, 2012 during the 2012 JROTC Awards program at Western Brown High School, Cadet Jesse Stacey was recognized for his achievement of outstanding leadership qualities, military bearing, and excellence by the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution is a patriotic organization which was organized in 1889 to promote love of country, good citizenship, and to remember the Citizen Patriots who by

their courage and sacrifices gave us our Constitution, the bill of rights, and a democratic form of government, which are the envy of people throughout the world. In carrying out its goals which are Patriotic, Historical and Educational, the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution is pleased to recognize the achievements of deserving JROTC Cadets who exemplify the high ideals and principles which motivated and sustained our Patriot Ancestors.

Students achieving perfect attendance for the 2011-2012 school year are as follows: 6th Grade - Emily Bolin, Seth Jermer, Alanna Prine, Cassidy Staggs, Makenzie Strole; 7th Grade - Sean McManes; 8th Grade - Kendall Purdy.

Two students named to Otterbein Dean’s list Mathew E. Greene, Fayetteville, and Jessica A. McGill, also of Fayetteville, have been named to the Dean’s List at Otterbein University for the Spring semester 2012. Students must be full-time with a grade point average of at least 3.60 to qualify for the Dean’s list.

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SHCTC graduates seven from Adult Law Academy BY Vicki Carrington Adult Education Coordinator Southern Hills Career and Technical Center in conjunction with Warren County Career Center held an awards ceremony for the seven graduates from the Adult Law Academy on May 23. The students began the academy last September. After a rigorous schedule of class work and hands on training, the students completed their training in April. Upon completion of the course, the students traveled to London, Ohio, to take the Ohio Peace Officer Training Association (OPOTA) exam. These seven students successfully passed the state exam. This marks the first academy operating under the partnership of Southern Hills Career and Technical Center and Warren County Career Center. The partnership has allowed the students to access financial aid options such as Pell grants and student loans. The Law Academy has been a long standing part of the Adult Education Department of Southern Hills Ca-

reer and Technical Center. Over the years, many adults have completed the arduous 600+ hour program. The Academy is an OPOTA Certified Course. The course covers subjects such as Interview & Interrogation Techniques, Physical Conditioning, Laws of Arrest, First Aid, Crime Prevention, Defensive & Pursuit Driving, Understanding Cultural Differences, Evidence Collection Techniques, Communication Radio Procedures, Report Writing, Crime Scene Searches, Traffic Crash Investigation, Search & Seizure, Crisis Intervention, Firearms, and Ohio Drug Laws. Approximately 75 people attended the awards ceremony held in honor of the law academy completers. The ceremony began with a welcome by Southern Hills Superintendent, Kevin Kratzer. Class President George Dunning led the Pledge of Allegiance and followed with a brief talk about the experiences the class had shared during the course. The Academy class was then addressed by Guest speaker Trevor Spencer, an instructor for the academy.

Next, completion certificates and special awards were presented by Commander Kurt Beckham. The top academic award was given to Margaret Sissel who scored the highest of the class on the state exam. Brevan Wallace earned the Top Gun Award for having the highest score on the shooting range. Special guest, Attorney Val Lewis II, conducted the mock swearing in of the cadets. The ceremony ended with a congratulatory closing given by Adult Education Director Vicki Carrington. The cadets and guests then enjoyed a meal consisting of meat trays, potato salad, coleslaw and cookies. The Law Academy is held at the Southern Hills Career and Technical Center located at the corner of U.S. 68 and Hamer Road in Georgetown. The next academy will be starting on June 18. For information on this or any adult education classes, please contact Southern Hills Adult Education at (937) 378-6131 extension 357. Remember, “Education is not just for kids!!”

Ripley First State Banking Center presents award to M’Kayla Merchant First State Banking Center in Ripley annually donates, to a senior, in the Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington School District for the Self-Reliant award. The Ripley Alumni Association has chosen M’Kayla Merchant to receive the SelfReliant Award for the graduating year of 2012. The Self-Reliant Senior Award has been around since the late 1960’s and the Ripley Banking Center has been a proud donor of the award. M’Kayla Merchant was an outstanding, self-motivated and self-reliant senior at RULH. First State Bank wishes M’Kayla success in meeting her life’s challenges and fulfilling her dreams. Besides the Banking Center in Ripley, there are seven other First State Bank locations: Georgetown, Manchester, Mt.

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Gerry schumacher, ripley First state Banking Center Manager; M’Kayla Merchant, recipient of award and shirley J. wagoner, ripley First state Banking Center office Manager.

Orab, Peebles, Seaman, West Union and Winchester. First State Bank is a local community bank and proudly supports the local community festi-

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Local senior awarded United Producers Inc. 2012 scholarship Danny Hicks Jr., Winchester , Ohio , recently received a $1,000 United Producers Inc. scholarship. Hicks, a senior at Eastern Brown High School , is the son of Danny Hicks Sr. and Erin Himes. After graduation Hicks plans to study veterinary technology. “The future of agriculture depends on those who are currently considering and pursuing a career in this critical industry,” said UPI President and CEO Dennis Bolling. “We want to do all we can to encourage students who have an interest in agribusiness, farming, veterinary medicine or other agriculture-

based industries to pursue their careers and this is our way of helping them do so.” Two $1,000 scholarships from each of UPI’s 16 districts were available to eligible students. Those selected were required to be a Preferred Member of UPI or a child or grandchild of a Preferred Member; one scholarship was awarded to a 2012 graduating high school senior enrolled in a college or technical school, studying an agriculture-related field, and one scholarship was awarded a student currently attending a college or technical school, studying an agriculture-related field.

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The reported theft of two checks from an elderly Georgetown resident has resulted in the arrest of three individuals. The resident reported that on Monday, June 11 two females came into his residence and asked him for some money to buy cigarettes. He advised one of the females removed

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two checks from his check book while he wasn’t looking and after they left he noticed the checks missing. Lt. Rob Freeland took the report and through his investigation found that one check had been cashed at the First Safety Bank in Georgetown later that morning. Freeland went to the bank and observed their surveillance video and obtained a copy of the check with one of the suspects name on it. The suspects were identified and, later that afternoon, Chief Buddy Coburn observed the two suspects walking in town. Coburn stopped the females and he and Freeland took them to the Police Department to be interviewed. The two females gave

On May 8, 2012 many citizens of Brown County were saddened by the death of Rick Eagan. Rick was a loving husband and father. He was a hard worker and wanted so much to make Brown County a better place to live. He was a strong man who fought hard to get better after being hit by a car in 2009. He had many hurdles to overcome and he accomplished so much. He never gave up. Rick’s love for his family and their love for him motivated him to accomplish what he did. We miss Rick, our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and grandpa very much. There will always be a void in our lives. We would like to thank everyone for the prayers, cards, phone calls, flowers, food, money donations, and the many kindesses shown to our family in this very difficult time.

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somewhat conflicting stories as to what had happened, and one, Gabrielle Clancy, claimed to be his sister. She had her sister’s ID and had her Social Security number memorized. Both Coburn and Freeland felt they had Gabrielle but she and the other suspect maintained she was the female she had the ID for. Gabrielle Clancy had a Felony Fugitive Warrant out of Hamilton County for Possession of Heroin and Tampering with Evidence. Lt. Freeland obtained information on Clancy regarding her tattoos and when the officer’s checked the tattoo’s, all matched. After some additional questioning, Gabrielle Clancy finally admitted to

the officer’s her true identity. She was arrested on the Hamilton County Warrant and transported to the Brown County Adult Detention Center. Clancy, 30, of Cincinnati, was also charged by the Georgetown Police Department with Theft of checks, Forgery and Falsification. Additionally, Joyce Thomas, 33, of Columbus, was charged with Theft of checks, Forgery and Obstructing Justice, all felonys. Donna Clancy, 48, of Georgetown, was charged with Obstructing Justice, a felony, and Driving Under Suspension. All are currently incarcerated in the Brown County Adult Detention Center.

Suspect arrested after threatening victims with gun Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that on June 10, 2012 at approximately 1:52 p.m., Brown County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Park Street in Decatur, Ohio for a report of a man with a gun threatening multiple subjects at the residence. The victims stated that the suspect, who was known to them, had entered the residence and pointed a gun at them threatening to kill them all. He then reportedly left the residence in his vehicle. The suspect was identified as Donnison L. Evans, 57 years of age, of Cherry Fork Road, Winchester, Ohio. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office was notified to attempt contact with the suspect at his residence located in Adams County. Evans was located and questioned about the inci-

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The Fayetteville Firemen’s Festival has been scheduled for Sunday, June 17, 2012. This years festival will be full of fun, rides, food and there will also be a live band. Parade line-up will be at Fayetteville High School at 12:30 p.m. and the parade will begin at 2 p.m. For more information call Frankie Hauke, chairman of the festival committee at (513) 875-2850.

dent. He was later transported to the Brown County Adult Detention Center and was charged with four (4) counts of Aggravated Menacing (Misdemeanor 1st Degree) and one count of Aggravated Burglary (Felony 1st Degree). Evans was released on June 11, 2012 after posting $50,000.00 cash, surety, property bond which was set by Brown County Municipal Court. Sheriff Wenninger stated that the weapon used was a .45 caliber Hi Point semi auto pistol which was recovered at the time of Evans’ arrest at his residence. No one was injured at the time of the incident. Sheriff Wenninger would like to thank the Adams County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in locating the suspect.

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Hager to speak to SRMC Auxiliary The Volunteer Auxiliary of the Southwestern Regional Medical Center will be holding their monthly meeting on Monday June 18, 2012 at 1 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room at the hospital. The featured speaker for this month will be Jeffrey Hager from the hospital Cardiopulmonary Department. He will be speaking about the many services that the Cardiology Department offers. Please plan to stop by and learn about the many options that this department has for those who have heart issues. Refreshments will be served by the Dietary Department.

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State Representatives Danny Bubp (R-West Union) and Mike Dovilla (R-Berea) have announced that the Ohio House of Representatives concurred on Senate changes to House Bill 331, which creates the Cybersecurity, Education and Economic Development Council. The council will be charged with studying how Ohio’s cybersecurity operations could be improved and how growth in the state’s cybersecurity industry could be accelerated. “Legislation that creates a council of this sort is unique to Ohio and has great potential for growing and maintaining a relevant workforce in the 21st century,” said Representative Bubp. “I’m happy to see that both the House and the Senate have worked together to pass this legislation and help safeguard our personal information.”

The establishment of the council will ensure greater safekeeping of personal identifiable information (PII), while simultaneously helping to develop one of the fastest growing employment fields in the state. This safeguard is necessary due to state governments becoming more and more vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks because they maintain the largest collection of PII. “Cyber war is the next generation of warfare and it is crucial that we take necessary steps to protect our national security,” said Representative Bubp. “Cyber security threats leave information such as cell phone communication, email, traffic signals and airplane navigational systems, government records, medical records and bank accounts vulnerable to attack. We must lead national efforts in improving the cy-

bersecurity industry to combat the threat cyber war imposes to our state and nation.” “With the passage of House Bill 331, Ohio will become one of the mostforward looking states in the field of cybersecurity,” said Representative Dovilla. “We now have an opportunity for Ohio to become the national leader in protecting the private information of our citizens and preparing our students for the challenging, yet rewarding careers in this important field.” The council will consist of 12 members who are appointed to serve two-year terms. The bill authorizes the council to request the assistance of other state offices and requires offices to provide requested assistance. House Bill 331 will now be sent to Governor Kasich for his signature.

Kasich signs three bills into law Vetoes 13 items in H.B. 487 and 2 in H.B. 386 Today Gov. John R. Kasich signed the following pieces of legislation into law: • Am. Sub. H.B. 487 (Am-

stutz) makes operating and other appropriations and provides authorization and conditions for the operation of state programs and • Am. Sub. S.B. 315 (Jones) makes changes to Ohio’s energy and natural resources laws and related programs and

• Am. Sub. H.B. 386 (Blessing) makes changes to the law regarding video lottery terminals, casino gaming, charitable bingo, and horse racing, establishes a moratorium on sweepstakes parlors, and makes appropriations.

Sardinia Flea Market set for July 7 There will be a flea market held on Saturday, July 7 at the Sardinia Veterans Park from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The park is located behind the library on Purdy Road. Anyone with crafts, an-

tiques, fresh produce or any flea market items are welcome. Spaces are available for a donation. All donations will be used for improving and maintaining the park. Food will be served

throughout the day. To reserve a space, call in advance to (937) 442-5675 or (937) 446-3624. Gather up those unwanted items and join us on July 7. Remember one man’s junk is another man’s treasure.

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Russellville hosts patriotic parade on Saturday, June 30 A patriotic parade will kickoff Russellville’s 2nd Annual July 4th Celebration in the Park on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 10 a.m. Harriet Jackson Groh, Doug Green, and the Burbage Family Singers, will be among the featured entertainment. Don Young, former Church of Christ pastor will deliver a 4th of July message. The Eastern High School Band will march in the parade and offer a concert in the park following the parade.

Ruth Purdin Horner, longtime Russellville resident, will be parade Grand Marshall. The parade lines up at the new elementary school on St. Rt. 125 at 9 a.m. and moves out at 10 a.m. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for the best seating along the parade route. The parade will feature floats, antique tractors, horse units, antique and classic cars, decorated bicycles, fire engines and emergency vehicles. A cruise-in will also be featured.

The HEAP Summer Crisis Program (SCP) funded by the Office of Community Assistance and administered locally by Adams-Brown Counties Economic Opportunities, Inc., began June 1st and will operate thru August 31, 2012. The SCP can provide assistance (not to exceed a total of $250.00) to households who meet the 2012 Poverty Income Guidelines AND one of the following criteria: 1) have a household member who has an illness that would benefit from assistance, verified by physician documentation OR 2) have a household member who is sixty (60) years of age or older; OR 3) a household that has a disconnection notice (this summer’s guidelines have been expanded to include those applicants who are under sixty years of age WHO DO NOT HAVE PHYSICIAN/ILLNESS DOCUMENTATION for assistance on a disconnection notice). REMINDER: To apply for an air conditioner, the household must NOT have received an air conditioner in 2009, 2010, or 2011. Applicants for air conditioners will be seen by appointment only, on a first come, first serve basis. You will need to provide the following: Proof of citizenship (i.e. birth certificate; current medical card; voter registration card); social security cards for all members of the household; proof of income for the household; birth dates; proof of disability if disabled; bills for both the main heating and electric utility sources. As noted above, applicants under the age of 60 also need their physician’s documentation unless applying for assistance with an electric disconnection. Income guidelines are at 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines: HouseholdYearly 13 Size Income Weeks Income 1 $22,340 $ 5,585

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$30,260 $7,565 $38,180 $9,545 $46,100 $11,525 Households with more than four members add $7,920 per member to the annual income and $1,980 per member to the quarterly income. Outreach is available for the elderly and/or disabled. Adams County - 1-800233-7891 or 937-6950316, Ext. 252, 235, or 236. Hours: Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; walk-ins accepted daily, 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Brown County - 1-800553-7393 or 937-378-6041, Ext. 305, 253 or 254. Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Walk-ins daily, 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

There will be a county wide talent show at 3:30 p.m. – contact Sheri Neu (937) 515-2260. Food will be available all day; pork tenderloin sandwiches, Kiwanis; hamburgers, fire department; chili dogs, Century Tavern; corn on the cob, Doug Andrews; desserts, Girl Scouts and 4H club; homemade ice cream, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Manning. A cake auction is scheduled for 12 p.m.. There will also be children’s games, corn hole games and crafts. The program continues throughout the afternoon and evening with karoke and a street dance at 7 p.m.

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The Fayetteville Church of Christ will be holding their Vacation Bible School (VBS), Adventures on Promise Island from June 18-22, 7 to 9 p.m. nightly. This VBS is for youth through the sixth grade and an adult class is also offered! There will be teaching, activities, songs, and snacks! All are welcome. The church is located at 3068 US 50 Fayetteville. For more information call (513) 875-3636.

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pleasure championship; • Toni Fader, Georgetown, placed 3rd in Morgan western pleasure; • Elizabeth Haas, Russellville, placed 5th in Morgan western pleasure; • McKenzie Moler, Russellville, placed 1st in lead line, western, 3rd in lead line, English; • Roger Barricklow, Sardinia, placed 3rd in carriage reinsmanship, horse, 1st in carriage pleasure driving, horse, 1st in period carriage-horse; • Janice Panek, Fayetteville, place 5th in carriage reinsmanship, horse, 4th in Jack Benny pleasure driving, 4th in carriage pleasure driving, horse; • Vikki Thompson, Sardinia, places 3rd in ladies western pleasure, 19 and over, 3rd in registered quarter horse/paint pleasure, 2nd in senior western pleasure, 4th in quarter/paint western pleasure championship; • Sarah Lodwick, Mt. Orab, placed 1st in miniature horse halter, mares, 1st in miniature horse pleasure driving, 3rd in carriage pleasure driving-pony, 1st

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 placed 1st in Morgan English pleasure, junior exhibitor, 1st in Morgan English pleasure open class, 2nd in Morgan western pleasure, 1st in Morgan English pleasure championship; • Michelle Mayhugh, Russellville, placed 1st in saddle seat equitation, 13 yrs and under, 4th in ASB country pleasure junior exhibitor championship, 3rd in saddle seat equitation championship; • Ryan Hoffard, Goshen, placed 5th in road pony 48 inches and under, 8th in road pony 52 inches and under, amateur, 6th in Hackney pony country pleasure driving; • Reese Richey, Sardinia, placed2nd in Morgan English pleasure, open class, 2nd in Morgan English pleasure championship; • John Nelson, Georgetown, placed 2nd in ASB three gaited park, open class; • Tom Roe, Georgetown, placed 1st in Morgan western pleasure, 2nd in western

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Leslie williamson, Mt. olivet, Ky is a regular at the annual Brown County Charity horse show and participates every year. she shows in the road horse, under saddle class, she placed 3rd in the class.

heath schmidt, 17, of California Ky, has attend the Brown County Charity horse show for several years and says he looks forward to it each year. he is shown here with his hackney pony Kilbris shuffle up-n-Deal. he placed 1st in youth medallion road pony

in carriage cones, 1st in period carriage-pony; • Emily Siemer, Hamersville, placed 1st in youth western pleasure, 18 and under, 1st in registered quarter horse/paint pleasure, 3rd in open western pleasure, 3rd in quarter/paint western pleasure championship; • Ricky Steele, Russel-

walk/trot, any breed/any age rider, amateur; • Kristina Music, Russellville, 4th in Arabian western pleasure; • Mark Klump, Georgetown placed 1st in draft horse/pony farm team; • John Nelson, Georgetown, placed 5th in ASB three-gaited park championship;

lville, placed 2nd in open western pleasure, 2nd place in Arabian western pleasure, 5th in western pleasure championship, 5th in western pleasure championship; • Shelby Loebker, Ripley, placed 4th in walk/trot, any breed/any age rider, amateur; • Trysten Clifton, Russellville, placed 5th in

• Sierra Newsome, Georgetown, placed 3rd in ASB country pleasure junior exhibitor championship, 4th in saddle seat equitation championship. The 2012 Brown County Fair Open Horse Show is scheduled for September 27, 28 and 29. For more information call (937) 4444018.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 council has everything to deal with, roads, sidewalks, sewer, water and police department. You deal with everything.” Sardinia Fiscal Officer Karen Miller remarked that all the paperwork that comes from the fire department can

really be a hassle for the village and her office some times. Stoltz explained that with a fire district EMS board it only has to deal with the district. She also said that the townships involved are the ones that are already being covered by the Sardinia Fire

Department. She added that a fire and EMS district would have more access to grant money including FEMA grants. She said the current fire department would stay where it is, only it would be sharing operation costs. She said that a station would be built to-

wards the Lake Waynoka area. She stated that the district would probably consider placing a 4 mill levy for the entire district, on the November ballot to get started. Everything would have to be signed and in place by the first of August to make the November election. All existing levy funds would go to the district board not the village. Councilman Tom Reifenberger commented that he was all for the idea last year and he was still for it, even without seeing the actual resolution. Cutrell agreed to study the resolution, send copies to council and get back to them with his recommendation. In other business at the meeting, Administrator Tim Mock reported that all the issues at the sewer plant had been fixed or resolved and he was waiting on the delivery of special screens and the plant would be back on track. Miller reported to council that the recent state audit on the village only took one day and everything was in order. “Some times these audits can take three or four days,” Miller said, “So I was really pleased at how quickly they got through everything. They told me my paperwork looked great.” Mayor Bumbalough reported that he had a contract ready to be signed with Jeff Stine and the RSG Ltd., Group for village engineering services. The following actions were also approved by council: • Making Founder’s Way a one way street running west to east (installing speed bumps) and making S. Graham Street one way running east to west; • allow resident Matt Rhoades to expand his driveway onto cemetery property and granting him a 99 year encroachment; • close road for a parade on July 1 from 2 p.m. until the parade ends. “I also met with Jeff Stine and Kelly Cole recently,” Bumbalough added, “The projects for the demolition of housing and other park projects are in place and we are finalizing the paperwork and bidding nears completion.” The next Sardinia council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 9.

AAA7 Board to meet The Area Agency on Aging District 7 Board of Trustees Meeting will be held Monday, June 18th at the SOMC Friends Center in Portsmouth. For more information about time or other details, call 1-800582-7277.

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southern hills League Woodyard helps east all-stars topple West honors top spring sports performers BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press

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This past spring’s Southern Hills League Spring Sports Banquet was very Brown County-centric. At the banquet, hosted by Whiteoak High School on May 21, the SHL honored the players who earned AllLeague honors in girls and boys track, baseball and softball, the individuals selected as the respective Coaches of the Year and the teams who finished as champions or runner-up in each sport. It seemed that in every category a Brown County player, coach or team was being honored. And it wasn’t that far from the truth as several local athletes in each sport earned All-League honors, each coaching award was won by a local coach and

four teams took home championship trophies with two others finishing right behind. The boys and girls track and field Coach of the Year awards went to Ripley’s Jerry Kelly (boys) and Eastern’s Dylan Fain (girls). Each of those men led their teams to titles at the SHL Track and Field Championships on May 4 at Manchester. The baseball and softball Coaches of the Year were also both local coaches who led their teams to conference titles. Eastern’s Dennis Forsythe led his Lady Warriors team to the Division I softball title and was named the softball Coach of the Year. Meanwhile, Fayetteville’s Tim Carlier was named the baseball Coach of the Year after leading the Rockets to a 12-1 record and the Divi-

sion II title. Each of the teams that had a Coach of the Year honoree captured league championships. In addition, the teams that finished as runner-up in each league race were honored at the banquet. Two local teams earned that distinction with solid spring performances. The Fayetteville softball team had just two league losses but both were to Division II champion Fairfield as they Lady Rockets finished in second place to the Lady Lions. In Division I baseball, the Eastern baseball team had a solid spring despite having quite a bit of youth on the diamond and finished second to Division I champion Lynchburg-Clay. Look for more coverage of the banquet on page 15.

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Former Western Brown quarterback nick Woodyard looks to make a tackle during the ron Woyan eastWest all-star game last Thursday night.

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nick Woodyard lined up at receiver during the eastWest all-star game last Thursday night at Kings high school.

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Former Western Brown standout football player Nick Woodyard took the field as a Bronco one last time last Thursday night at Kings High School in the 37th Annual Southwest Ohio Football Coaches Association/Ron Woyan East-West All-Star game and came out a winner. Woodyard, who was the quarterback for the Broncos the past two seasons, lined up at wide receiver and was on the punt coverage team for the East squad last Thursday night. It ended up being an exciting, and winning, night for Woodyard and his East side teammates against their West side counterparts. Two touchdowns from East quarterback JD Sprague, of Mason, in the second half helped the East overcome an early deficit and win 17-14 in the city showdown. It was the sixth straight win for the East All-Stars over the West All-Stars. Though it was the last game for Woodyard as a Bronco, it won’t be the last time he steps on the football field. He has signed to continue his career on the gridiron with Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, KY.

each of the shL Coach of the year awards for the spring season went to a Brown County coach. They were honored at the conference’s spring Banquet. Pictured above, l-r: ripley boys track and field coach Jerry Kelly, eastern girls track and field coach Dylan Fain, Fayetteville baseball coach Tim Carlier and eastern softball coach Dennis Forsythe.

Western Brown coach Kyle Fender will be hosting a girls basketball and a boys soccer summer camp for those interested in the coming weeks. From June 18-21 Western Brown will be

hosting a girls basketball camp from 9 a.m.12 p.m. at Western Brown High School. The following week, on June 25-28, he will host a boys soccer camp at the high school. The camp will

take place from 6-8:30 p.m. each day. For more information on either camp contact Fender, Western Brown’s boys soccer and girls basketball coach, at 513-3178519.

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Western Brown hosts successful Bronco Volleyball Camp The Western Brown volleyball team hosted the Bronco Volleyball Camp on June 4-7 at Western Brown high school. a total of 95 campers participated in the four day camp, 55 of whom were in fifth through 10th grade and 18 varsity and junior varsity junior and senior Bronco volleyball players who served as camp coaches. Western Brown volleyball coach Carla Fite as well as junior varsity coach amy smiley and freshman coach Brandi Gill taught the campers the fundamentals of the game each morning and each afternoon was spent getting the campers match play experience. On the final day of the camp, Thursday, June 7, the campers participated in match play tournament. The winners in the Brown Pool were Kylie Garrett, Leah Leist, stephanie Jamison, Brooke Lindsey, Maddie Comberger and Krissi Pierson. Winners from the Gold Pool were Taylor shelley, Tiana newberry, Madison Jenkins, Madison Barker, sarah Pike, Tessa Pinkerton, Tessa shaffer and Kylin Kidwell. The campers, camp coaches and Western Brown coaches pose for a group picture together, above, before camp on Thursday, June 7.

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$75.00/$60.00 each additional player in household. $25.00 / Uniform ($25 late fee charged to any registration received after June 27, 2012)

AGE: born after 8/1/98 and before 7/31/08 Any child who has not participated in Western Brown Youth Soccer must bring a copy of that child’s birth certificate to registration.

Registrations can be mailed to: Western Brown Youth Soccer, PO Box 61, Mt. Orab, OH 45154 Any questions please contact:

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BsC Vipers champions once again The Beechmont Soccer Club (BSC) Vipers finished their 2012 spring season in the Cincinnati United Soccer League (CUSL) as undefeated league champions! The Vipers went 6-0-1 for the season in CUSL Girls Second Division. It was the t eam’s fifth undefeated league title in the past seven seasons. By building on past successes and adding a few quality players to the roster, the 2012 spring season had plenty of promise for the Vipers. These girls came together and in a short period of time and started playing high caliber soccer on a regular basis. The Vipers would score 19 goals on the season while allowing

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The BsC Vipers are pictured front row, l-r: Maggie smith, Mallory Von holle, sarah smith, shelby elder, Lindsay Buten, Bailey holste and Kalyee simmons. Pictured back row, l-r: head coach Paul elder, Kylie smith, Julianna Drambarean, Laura Burr, sabrina Duncan, Whitley howe, Cheyenne Dunseith, Bergen Workman and assistant coach/team trainer Dan silvis.

only five goals to be scored ag ainst. Along with their CUSL championship, the

Vipers also were finalists in the 2012 Mid-American Soccer Classic and semi-finalists in the 2012

Queen City Tournament. Outstanding season Vipers. Well done!

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Southern Hills League honors spring’s best

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The SHL honored the players selected All-League in softball at their Spring Banquet on May 21. Pictured first row, l-r: Tasha Barr, West Union; Whitney Boothby, Fayetteville; Victoria Chaney, Manchester; Claire Carson, Fayetteville; Haley Greene, Peebles; Whitney Hanenkrat, Fairfield; Sami Hinton, West Union; Tori Huber, Fayetteville; and Courtney Huff, Fairfield. Pictured second row, l-r: Maria Johnson, eastern; Lauren Larrick, Fairfield; Sara Martin, Lynchburg; Alex McFarland, Peebles; Shelby Mullins, eastern; Mikayla Purdy, eastern; Kayla Seigla, eastern; and Kiley Sosby, Whiteoak. not pictured: Morgan Wright, Ripley.

The SHL honored the players selected All-League in baseball at their Spring Banquet. Pictured first row, l-r: Joey Butler, Lynchburg; Gage Carraher, Whiteoak; daniel Faul, eastern; Blake Hildebrant, Fairfield; Brady Johnson, Peebles; Brad Kirschner, Ripley; and C.J. Knight, eastern. Pictured second row, l-r: Stephen Pappas, Fayetteville; derek Peters, Fayetteville; dylan Ricketts, Manchester; Michael Smith, Whiteoak; Taylor Smucker, Fayetteville; Hank Sparks, north Adams; Luke Taggert, Whiteoak; and Austin Williams, eastern.

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The SHL honored the boys who won their respective events at the conference track and field meet as All-League. Pictured above first row, l-r: Leonard Becraft, Whiteoak; Conner Purdin, eastern; Jesse Cannon, Ripley; dustin Willey, Fairfield; John Cain, Fairfield; Blake Hildebrant, Fairfield; Matthew Leach, Fairfield; Bryan Mcdowell, Ripley; and Wyatt Crothers, Fairfield. Pictured second row, l-r: nate Jones, Lynchburg; Colt dunseith, Lynchburg; Aaron Collins, Lynchburg; Caleb Toller, Lynchburg; Michael Mangus, Fairfield; Laine Parker, Ripley; Jon dunn, Ripley; and drew Wilson, Ripley. not pictured: donte Bennett, Ripley.

The SHL honored the girls who won their respective events at the conference track and field meet as All-League. Pictured above first row, l-r: Shelby Cowdrey, eastern; Clarissa Johnson, Whiteoak; Samara Hawkins, Ripley; Letitia Roberts, Ripley; Stacy White, Ripley; Trennan Phillips, Ripley; and Morgan Lerh, Whiteoak. Pictured second row,.l-r: Jessie Gilliland; Sonnie Lehr, Whiteoak; Hope Hicks, Whiteoak; Lauren Towne, eastern; Breanna Williams, eastern; Kaylie Ruckel, eastern; and Megan Thomas; Peebles.

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The eastern girls track and field team was honored at the SHL Spring Banquet on May 21 for their conference title. Four members earned All-League honors at the conference meet.

Ripley won the SHL boys track and field title this spring and was honored at the conference’s Spring Banquet. Six members of the team were earned All-League honors with their performance at the league meet.

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The eastern softball team was honored at the SHL Spring Banquet for winning the regular season division I softball title. The Lady Warriors lost just one league game and advanced to the Southeast district final game before falling.

The Fayetteville baseball team was honored at the SHL Banquet for winning the division II baseball title. The Rockets lost just one SHL game all season long en route to the title.

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Ripley, 1812-2012, continues its Bicentennial summer celebration with a sports extravaganza during several weekends in July. Several events will take place throughout the month including a golf scramble at Hilltop Golf Course in Manchester on July 14, a corn hole tour-

nament at the Ripley tennis courts on July 28 and Old Time Baseball game on Sunday, July 29. Organizers Daniel Dragoo and Time Wilson are also planning a Three-on-three basketball tournament on July 28. To sign-up for the golf scramble that will start at

8:00 a.m. on July 14, you need to call Dragoo by July 7 at (937) 392-0249 or (513) 520-4301. Look for more information about the rest of the events that will be taking place as part of the Ripley Bicentennial sports weekend in upcoming editions of The Brown County Press.

Look for coverage of the Southern Buckeye Conference Spring Sports Banquet in upcoming editions of The Brown County Press

The Western Brown High School athletic department, thanks to a strong spring sports season that saw them overcome a 50-49 deficit, captured their 10th straight Southern Buckeye ConferenceAmerican Division All-Sports Award title by edging second place New Richmond 74-72. Western Brown’s streak of All-Sports Award titles began, and has been uninterrupted since, the 20022003 school year. The school that has the most points at the end of the season in both the American and National Di-

vision is crowned the SBC All-Sports Champion. Points are awarded based on where teams finish in the standings in each sport. The Southern Buckeye Conference started the AllSports Award competition in the 2001-2002 school year. Western Brown captured the title this year after winning SBC-A championships in girls tennis, volleyball, boys and girls basketball, boys track, boys tennis and boys baseball. They finished second in softball and were third in boys golf, girls

soccer, wrestling and girls track. Since Mt. Orab and Hamersville consolidated in 1971-72 to become Western Brown High School, the athletic program has won 109 league titles. Many, 72 of them to be exact, of those titles have been won since 1999. “A combination of hard working coaches and athletes and great school facilities in a community where high expectations exist have a great deal to do with our success,” Western Brown athletic director Tim Cook said.

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Last week I shared that my husband had “volunteered” to help me build a garden out of a wooden pallet. I was lucky enough to find a new pallet that was in great shape. Don’t just take the first pallet you find. You want to look for a pallet with all the boards in good condition, no nails sticking out, not rotting, etc. We started this project down at the barn. Our materials list included: 1 pallet, staple gun and staples, a small roll of landscape fabric. If you want legs for your pallet garden you will also need one 2x4x12 treated board, deck screws and a circular saw. We did a little rehab on the back of the pallet by adding slats where the fork openings had been. We both felt that this would add

strength to the pallet garden. Be sure to nail down any loose boards and use sand paper to smooth down any rough spots. Decide which side of the pallet will be the bottom when your pallet garden is completed. You need to cover the bottom, back and perhaps the sides with landscape fabric, leaving the spaces between the slats and the top uncovered. Lay the pallet face down. Roll the landscape fabric over the back and cut two identically sized pieces that are long enough to go from the top edge of the back of the pallet and wrap all the way around the bottom, plus a few extra inches. Hold the 2 pieces of landscape fabric together and fold over the top edge by one inch and enter it on the top board of the back of the pallet. Staple the fabric into place near the top edge of the

WB schools announces lunch program policy Western Brown Local Schools has announced its 2012-2013 program year policy for free and reduced-price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast. Each school office and the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines will be used for determining eligibility. Children from families whose annual income is at or below the Federal Guidelines are eligible for free and reduced price meals or free milk if the school participates in the Special Milk Program. Applications forms are being distributed to all homes in a letter to parents or guardians. to apply for

free and reduced-price benefits, households should fill out the application and return it to the school. Families with children eligible for school meals may also be eligible for Free Health Care coverage through Medicaid and/or Ohio’s Healthy Start & Healthy Families programs. Please call 1 (800) 324-8680 for more information or to request an application. Households will be notified of the approval or denial of benefits. If a parent or guardian disagree with the decision on the application or the result of verification, a fair hearing can be requested either orally or in writing from: Chris Burrows, (937) 444-2044 ext. 15015 524 W. Main Street, Mt. Orab, Oh. 45154.

top board. Smooth the fabric out to the left and right and pull it taut. Use staples every 2 inches along the top edge of the top board. What happens at the bottom of the pallet? Your research on the Internet will give you several answers. One source suggests that after the fabric is securely attached to the top, smooth the fabric down and repeat the process along the bottom edge of the bottom board, EXCEPT don’t fold the fabric under, leaving a long flap on the bottom. Pulling the fabric tautly along the bottom, fold the cut edge under, and staple the fabric down along the inside edge of the bottom. I really feel that this description gets a little confusing and when you have the pallet in front of you and you are stapling, it will all simply come together. Just be sure to keep smoothing the fabric as you work along the sides and stapling. The fabric should be taut, but not in danger of tearing. My husband then constructed 2 legs with braces for my pallet garden. Some people simply lean the pallet garden against a wall, or mount it on a wall. Again, research on the Internet will give you lots of ideas. I voted against the leaning garden because of all the critter activity on my deck. We hauled the pallet up to the deck and placed it “face up” Be sure to plant your pallet close to its final destination! You have to fill the pallet with soil and plants while it’s laying flat on the ground! Some sources tell you to plant the top first, planting everything so tightly that you have to practically shoe horn the last plant into place. After you have capped the top, pour the entire first bag of potting soil on top of the pallet. Push the soil into the pallet between the slats and smooth it out so that the soil is level. Repeat with the second bag of pot-

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During the summer months overheating and dehydration are not the only problems your pets may face. Flea and tick season is upon us and your pets may be suffering. Ticks can be an irritating for you and your pet. As pet owners it’s important to be aware of the symptoms of tick bites. These symptoms can include: • Localized irritations • Anemia. • If your pet is not protected, tick bites can result in the following diseases: • Lyme disease • Ehrlichiosis • Rocky Mountain spotted fever • Anaplasmosis • Babesiosis You can catch ticks before they become problematic by simply checking your pet for ticks and

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fleas after they have been outside. Ticks and fleas can commonly be found inside the ears and underneath the abdomen and legs. There are many topical treatments available and these are often the least inexpensive way to prevent against both fleas and ticks Let’s not forget mosquitoes. It’s that time of year and mosquitoes aren’t just affecting humans. They are also wreaking havoc on your pets. Heartworms are worms that live in the heart; they are transmitted through mosquitoes and can ultimately lead to congestive heart failure.

“It’s not uncommon for us to see a lot of people neglecting their pet’s heartworm prevention,” said Dr. Meakin. Many patients don’t realize that heartworms can be deadly. In many cases, heartworm positive dogs don’t show any symptoms until they become very ill and treatment will no longer help. If caught early, heartworms can be treated but treatment at is very expensive. The cost of protecting your pet from fleas, ticks, and heartworms can start at $25 a month depending on the size of your pet. Heartworm treatment starts at around $500. “Protecting your dog from heartworms is very easy to do. There are several different preventatives medications on the market today and they are relatively inexpensive compared to treatment,” said Dr. Meakin. Let’s keep in mind that it’s also important to protect your cat. Cats are also susceptible to ticks, fleas, and heartworms. Preventative measures are a must because there is no treatment for feline heartworms. Let’s recap: • If your pets our outside during the summer months, make sure they have plenty of shade and water • Walk you pet early morning or late evening when the temperature is coolest. • Tick symptoms to be aware of: Localized irritations, Anemia, Ehrlichia • Make sure your pet is on a preventative heartworm program • Treat pets with fleas immediately with topical treatment • Visit your veterinary professional if you’re not able to rid your animal of fleas or suspect illness due to ticks.

ting soil. What kind of soil should you use? The lighter the better! I used soil that contained fertilizer and moisture control. (I used four 32 quart bags.) As you continue to add soil to the bottom, you will push soil into the bottom cavity, so that there is a trench directly below one of the opening. Plant six plants in the trench, so that they are very tightly fitted into the opening. Repeat with the other bottom opening. Now push the potting soil up against those flowers you just planted, making a trench beneath one of the openings in the second row. Plant your flowers tightly in that opening. Repeat for all the remaining openings. These directions make so much more sense to me now that I have planted my pallet garden. I have to admit that I didn’t follow the directions carefully. I did not plant the flowers tightly – hoping for them to fill in nicely. Problem with that? How do you keep the soil in place? I actually ended up using some sphagnum moss around each plant. What did I plant? Daylilies in the top, ajuga in the second row, and then pink and purple petunias finished out the pallet garden. How much water will the pallet garden need? It tends to dry out quickly, so I have watered every day using a watering can. If you choose

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to plant flowers tightly, you might need to water more. Since last week, my husband has added a piece of vinyl lattice to the back of the pallet garden. It does give the garden a more finished look. Again, he used deck screws so that the lattice could be easily removed. He would like to build another pallet garden using lattice on both the front and back. Maybe we will try to hang that pallet garden on the side

of the house! What can you plant in your pallet garden? The possibilities are endless! Cabbage, lettuce, green beans, tomatoes, strawberries, and herbs are only a few of the many options available to the gardener who wants to build a pallet garden! I will continue to take notes and a list of “things I will do differently next time” and share them as June progresses.

Brown County Genealogy Society seeking information on War of 1812 soldiers BY Donna M. Skinner Vice President, Brown County Genealogy Society The Brown County Genealogy Society has chosen their theme for the Fall Family Luncheon. They will be commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812, remembering the soldiers of Brown County that fought in the war. At this time they are looking for information on any soldier that fought in the war. They have just over 170 names so far and are asking that if anyone has an ancestor or knows of someone who served in the War of 1812 to please let them know. The Society will be celebrating their 36th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of the First Families. With so many milestones to celebrate, this should be a luncheon to remember. The Society would like to invite all members of Brown County’s First Families to attend this year’s luncheon to be held on October 20. There are over one hundred members and former members that have proven their ancestral lines back to the first families of Brown County. The society is look-

ing forward to seeing many of them at this year’s luncheon. Anyone who is currently researching their family history and has, or thinks they might have, an ancestor who was one of the early residents of Brown County are invited to contact the society for help and information on submitting their applications. The members have been working hard to reorganize the library, located at the corner of Apple and Cherry Streets, Georgetown, to make researching easier. All the Brown County research information has been reshelved and labeled to make finding information easier. They have also been working hard on the family files, an entire file cabinet plus a couple additional drawers that have been added to house this collection. The society knew they had a lot of files but no one knew how many as this is an ever changing resource. Everyone attending the last meeting was surprised to hear that there are currently 1,748 family files. The work continues as they move on to reorganizing the shelves that contain information on surrounding counties and states. They are also working on

the over 200 family histories that are housed in the library. All of this work is being done by the library volunteers in an effort to make researching your history easier and more enjoyable. The Society is asking anyone who has information on residents of Brown County who served in the War of 1812 to contact Donna Skinner by email at skinner6497@roadrunner .com with the information. You may also send the information to Brown County Genealogy Library at P.O. Box 83, Georgetown, OH 45121. If you have a family member that served in the War of 1812 you may also be eligible to apply for Brown County First Families. For more information on any of the projects the society is working on please feel free to contact them at br.co.genealogy@gmail. com or stop by the library on Thursday and Saturday from 12-5 p.m. and see the changes for yourself. The society would like to let everyone know that deadlines for submitted applications for First Families and information on the War of 1812 will be September 1. The sooner the better.

Auxier Gas announces partnership with Veterans Airlift Command "Imagine returning home from combat, facing devastating injuries, and longterm hospitalization in a facility hundreds of miles away from your family. Imagine somebody can bring you together..." Auxier Gas has joined forces with the Veterans Airlift Command (VAC) to help them achieve their mission’s goal. Auxier’s newest propane delivery truck is a patriotic themed truck and is decorated to celebrate patriotism, the 5 military divisions and the Veterans Airlift Command. As part of Auxier Gas’ effort to be actively involved in our local communities, Auxier Gas will make a donation to the Veterans Airlift Command for each gallon delivered to their customers by the VAC Truck. The truck will be making deliveries throughout the Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky areas as well as participating in local parades on National holidays. The Veterans Airlift Command, a national organization, provides free air transportation to wounded veterans and their families for medical and other com-

passionate purposes, through a national network of volunteer aircraft owners and pilots. Their priority is on the veterans of Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan). Walt Fricke the founder and CEO of the VAC said "I'm speechless…what a very fine gesture. It is certainly an eye catcher. Thank you guys for your support in this unique, impressive and significant way." The Veterans Airlift Command worked with Auxier Gas on the new truck, and it is the only one of its kind in the nation supporting the VAC. Not only is Auxier Gas making a donation but they are giving their customers the opportu-

nity to make a contribution as well. Customers just have to add their contribution to their total and Auxier Gas will happily forward the contribution on to the Veterans Airlift Command. Auxier Gas, founded in 1946, continues to be an active partner in the community and hopes to raise money and awareness about breast cancer and early detection. Auxier Gas will also make donations to the Shriner's Burn Hospital for Children and the American Breast Cancer Foundation this year. For more information or to make a contribution, please contact Auxier Gas at 513-724-7700 or www.auxiergas.com

Local students on Ohio Wesleyan University Dean's List Ohio Wesleyan University is pleased to announce its 2012 spring semester Dean's List. Local students earning Dean's List recognition are: Elizabeth Bohl of Sardinia, and Elizabeth House

of Hillsboro. To qualify for Dean's List recognition, Ohio Wesleyan students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale in all applicable classes.

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Country Fair/Rummage Sale to benefit St. Michael School will begin on Friday, June 15 and run Saturday, June 16 from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. then on Sunday, June 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Michael Parish Hall, 36 N. fourth Street in Ripley. For more information call (937) 392-0230, (937) 378-9007 or (937) 515-9117.

TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 18, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further information is available by calling Velvet Frye at (937) 444-7237.

Music in the Park Concert in Mt. Orab, featuring the “Off-R-Rockers” band will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 16. Featured singer Taylor Barthel will also be performing. For more information contact Woody Whittington at (937) 444-2916. 6th Annual Dean Ruark Memorial Car Show sponsored by The Living Church of Five Mile, will be held on Saturday, June 16 beginning with registration at 9:30 a.m. Judging will begin at 11:30 a.m. The event will be held at 16908 St. Rt. 68 in Mt. Orab. For all the details on this car show contact Dixie at (937) 603-9532 or Pastor Don White at (937) 444-9363. SUNDAY, JUNE 17 Fayetteville Fireman’s Festival will be held on Sunday, June 17 in the Village of Fayetteville.Everyone is invited and welcome to attend this family event. For more information contact Frankie Houk at (513) 8752850 or Adam Dozier at (513) 5685426. Ripley Church of Christ Holds VBS beginning on Sunday, June 17 through Friday, June 22 from 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. each evening. The theme is ‘Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity.’ For more information or transportation call (937) 392-1166. “Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity” sponsored by the Ripley Church of Christ will begin on Sunday, June 17 through Friday, June 22 at the church. This summer family event steps back in time at Babylon, exploring Daniel’s adventures as a captive in a foreign land. Each day of the event concludes at Celebration, a time of upbeat worship that gets everyone involved. For more information on the event call (937) 3921166.

Fall Soccer Signups, are now being accepted by the Hamersville Jr. Sports Association from now until July 15. Register online at HJSASPORTS.com or contact Jeremy Fite at (513) 846-6912. Signup fee is $60 for 1 child, $90 for 2 or $120 for 3 or more children. “The War of 1812” Commemoration Ceremony will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday June 18 at the Brown County Courthouse in Georgetown. This event will feature a narrative from historian Ned Lodwick, a Color guard presentation, Honor Guard and the raising of a 15 star flag as flown on June 18, 1812. Mt. Orab Lions Club Meeting will be held on Monday, June 18 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the New Harmony Lodge, 110 South High Street in Mt. Orab. To join this organization or find out more about the meeting contact Bob Richmond at (937) 444-4791. The Sterling Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 5 p.m. on Monday, June 18 at the Township Hall, located at the corner of Eastwood and Greenbush West Road. Russellville Community Action Planners (RCAPS) Meeting will be held on Monday, June 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rambler Center, 203 East Main Street in Russellville. Everyone is welcome. Vacation Bible School at Fayetteville Church of Christ will be held from Monday, June 18 through Friday, June 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. each day. The theme will be ‘Adventures On Promise Island.’ The church is located at 3068 US 50. This event is for children through sixth grade. TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 18, at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714.

“Gold Rush” Discovering the Rock of Ages VBS at the Mt. Orab Church of Christ, 400 Smith Avenue in Mt. Orab will run Monday, June 18 through Friday, June 22. For more information on this fun event call (937) 444-2721 or visit www.mtorabchurch.com. Kamp Dovetail “Biker Week” Auction will take place at Rocky Fork State Park near Hillsboro beginning Monday, June 18 and will run through Friday, June 22. This is the week that over 700 volunteers and campers will enjoy camp activities that are accessible to all children with disabilities. The auction, which helps support Kamp Dovetail will be held on Wednesday June 20 at 7 p.m. which is open to the public. For more information call (937) 393-1904 or (937) 763-7211. Western Brown Local School District Board of Education Meeting will be held on Monday, June 18 beginning at 7 p.m. This, and all board meetings are open to the public. TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 18, at the Ripley Church of the Nazarene, 230 North Second Street. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. Vacation Bible School at Fayetteville House of Worship begins Monday, June 18 through June 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. each evening for ages three years through 6th grade. The church is located on Rt. 68 in Fayetteville. For more details contact Paula White at (513) 875-3908. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 18, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. This meeting is open to the public. TUESDAY, JUNE 19 ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Support Group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19 and Tuesday, July 17 at the picnic shelter at the Mt. Orab Park, located on High Street. Childcare will not be provided. For more information contact Denise Holden at (937) 444-1343.

Phileo Ministries, a ministry of TriCounty Baptist Church will be open for operation on Tuesday June 19 and Saturday, June 23 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. For more information call (937) 446-1416. Pleasant Township Trustees will meet on Tuesday, June 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Georgetown. This is an open meeting and all residents of Pleasant Township are invited to attend. Alcoholics Anonymous in Sardinia meets from 11 a.m. until noon each Tuesday morning at the Sardinia Town Hall. Please enter the back door. For more information call (937) 444-3877. Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington School District Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19. This meeting is open to the public. Brown County Educational Service Center Governing Board Meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19 at the office of the board located on the Brown County Fairgrounds in Georgetown. Washington Township Trustees Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 19 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the firehouse. This and all township meetings are open to the public. Eastern Local School District Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19. This meeting is open to the public. Brown County Governing Board of Educational Service Center will meet on Tuesday, June 19 at 10 a.m. This is an open meeting to the public. Zumba Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127 North Point Drive in Mt. Orab at 6:30 on Tuesday, June 19. These classes are for members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members. Please call (937) 444-5230 for more information. Yoga Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127, North Point Drive, Mt. Orab at 7:30 p.m. at the center on Tuesday, June 19. Members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members are welcome. Please call (937) 444-5230 for details.

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6/6/2012 James W. and Mary E. Hanselman to Sharon Richmond, Lot 12 in Stephen Manor Sub., Georgetown, Pleasant Township, Lot 779 and Lot 780 in Lake Waynoka Sub., in Jackson Township filed 5/31/2012 Lizabeth A. Freeman to Brett M. and Jennifer L. Pfeffer, Lot 486 and Lot 487 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Township, filed 6/6/2012, $400,000 Boone Homes, Inc. to Maranli Hasan, In-Lot 1958, In-Lot 1959, InLot 1960 and In-Lot 1961 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Township, filed 6/4/2012, $118,000 Winona Walker to Winona Tudor, .98 acres of land in Jefferson Township, filed 6/6/2012 Wooded Run Farms to Amy J. Shepherd, Lot 14 in Wooded Run Sub., Lewis Township, filed 6/6/2012, $12,480 Lonnie A. and Jennifer E. Freeman to Midfirst Bank, Lot 9 in RoDa-Pa-Acres in Lewis Township, filed 6/6/2012, $133,502 Federal National Mortgage Association to James E.-Sugail Stephens trustee, 9l85 acres of land in Lewis Township, filed 6/4/2012, $86,000 Watina and James Frodge to Ronald and Jennie Borton, In-Lot 1482, In-Lot 1481 and In-Lot 1483 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Township, filed 5/31/2012, $113,000 Lorraine Webster to Daniel and Ensook Harning, 1.80 acres of land in Perry Township, filed 5/31/2012, $60,000 Tracy and Michael J. Gilkerson to Frelan T. and Joyce A. Renchen, 3 acres of land in Perry Township, filed 6/4/2012, $190,000 Sharon and Thomas Goldson to Robert and Linda Cantrell, In-Lot 129 in Village of Fayetteville, filed 6/5/2012, $45,000 Edward and Vicky Cierley, trustees to Mary Spicer, 1.01 acres, Lot 5 in Pike Township, filed 6/5/2012, $190,000 Edward and Vicky Cierley, trustees to Mary Spicer, 1 acre of land, Lot 6 in Pike Township, filed 6/5/2012, $25,000 Gale N. and Ida B. Crouse to William D. Bixler II, 3.82 acres of land in Pike Township, filed 5/31/2012, $79,900 Troy R. and Rhona L. Dalton to Citimortgage, Inc., .98 acres in Pike Township, filed 6/6/2012, $45,000 Ruby L. Stiens to Ruby L. and Robert C. Stiens, Jr., 1 acre of land in Pike Township, filed 6/6/2012 William J. and Lois M. Hartman to William J. and Lois M. Hartman, .60 acres of land in Mt. Orab, Pike Township, filed 5/31/2012 Jarad C. and Angel M. Cahall to Gary G. and Darla K. Caudill, Lot 55 in Village at Wills Point, Mt. Orab, filed 6/5/2012, $116,000 John A. Ruthven to Thomas J. and Melissa K. Johnston, 11.45 acres of land in Pleasant Township, filed 5/31/2012, $23,500 Ricky A. Eagan etal to Margaret M. Eagan, 2 acres of land in Pleasant Township, filed 6/6/2012

Mark S. and Patricia Foster to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Lot 28 in Wills Sub., Pleasant Township, filed 5/6/2012, $25,000 Marilee Timura to Desiree B. Arn, Kasey A. Shiveley and John M. Black, 6.01 acres of land in Scott Township, filed 6/5/2012 Shannon K. and Cynthia L. Lemar to Greater Cincinnati Credit Union, 2.02 acres of land in Scott Township, filed 6/6/2012, $43,000 Donna High and Christopher and Melony Kraft-Hill to Dale A. and Mary A. High, Lot 8 in Marydale

Marriages Staci Ackels, 19, Ripley, homemaker to marry William Jones, 20, Ripley, filed 5/31/2012 Ruth Ann Liston, 44, West Union, info tech to marry Timothy E. Gelter, 45, Georgetown, carpenter, filed 5/31/2012 Ashley Renee Silvis, 27, Georgetown, case manager to marry Zachary Alan Corbin, 33, Georgetown, attorney, filed 5/31/2012 Sarah Barger, 31, Hamersville, medical assistant to marry Jason Spradlin, 31, Hamersville, security office, filed 6/1/2012 Jessica Elizabeth, 20, Fayetteville, kennel assistant to marry Andrew Jacob Purdin, 25, Fayetteville, sub contractor, filed 6/1/2012 Breanne Lanae Lowery, 19, Mt. Orab to marry Christopher Ryan Bingaman, 25, Mt. Orab, labor, filed 6/1/2012 Hidi S. Zimmerman, 33, Winchester, Stna to marry Matthew Allen Dyer, 35, Winchester, EMT, firefighter, filed 6/4/2012

Sub., Sterling Township, filed 6/6/2012, $5,000 Katrina and David A. Mosbacker II to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, .40 acres and 1.00 acres of land in Sterling Township, filed 6/6/2012 Karen A. Sutton to Fannie Mae, Lot 1 in Cumberland meadows Sub., Sterling Township, filed 6/6/2012, $40,000 Todd E. and Nickoletta S. Woods to HSBC USA National Association, trustee, 1 acre of land in Sterling Township, filed 6/5/2012, $25,334 Greg and Arnita Carrington to Justin F. and Crystal L. Elam, Lot 7 in Bressler Sub., Sterling Township, filed 6/5/2012, $125,000 Jennifer J. Morgan to Edward P. and Aloma J. Bell, .81 acres and 1.01 acres of land in Sterling Township, filed 6/5/2012, $75,000 Ruth and W.H. Follmer to Abby N. Gelter, In-Lot 36 and In-Lot 37 in Trapp Addition in Ripley, Union Township, filed 6/6/2012, $65,000 Donna K. Brown to Federal National Mortgage Association, .54 acres of land in Washington Township, filed 6/4/2012, $33,3334 James L. and Oona L. Moler to James L. and Oona L. Moler, .89 acres of land in Washington Township, filed 6/4/2012 Glen Wiedenbein to Charles D, Frances E, Jason C. and Melissa A. Grant, 170.80 acres of land in Sterling Township, filed 5/31/2012, $600,000

Probate Roy N. Taylor, Mt. Orab, case #20121097, DOD 11/3/2007, filed 5/31/2012

Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Bank of America, NA successor versus Richard Cox II, case #20120545, filed 5/31/2012, Action: foreclosures Lvnv Funding, LLC versus Marsha Jones aka, case #20120550, filed 6/1/2012, Action: other civil Steven Matthews versus Ford Motor Company, case #20120551, filed 6/1/2012, Action: other civil Crescent Bank and Trust versus Jed D. Williams, case #20120552, filed 6/1/2012, Action: other civil Thomas Davis versus Karen Reedy, case #20120553, filed 6/1/2012, Action: foreclosures Cecil Windsor versus Samantha Gast, case #20120555, filed 6/4/2012, Action: other civil (stalking) Marvin H. Windsor versus Kenneth R. Kern, case #20120556, filed 6/4/2012, Action: other civil (stalking) Bank of America, NA successor versus Jeremy Bolin, case #20120557, filed 6/4/2012, Action: foreclosures Midfirst Bank versus Andrew Nixon, case #20120560, filed 5/4/2012, Action: foreclosures Bank of America, NA successor versus Leslie Fetters, case #20120563, filed 6/6/2012, Action: foreclosures

Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District Board Meeting will be held at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20 at the Brown SWCD office located at 706 South Main Street in Georgetown. All meetings are open to the public. For more information call (937) 378-4424. Brown County Public Library Regular Meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20 in the meeting room of the Mt. Orab Library 613 S. High Street in Mt. Orab. This meeting is open to the public. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, at Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union, 1540 Tri-County Highway, Winchester. Further information is available by calling Bobbi Wilson at (937) 446-4662. The Book Club for Adults will meet at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20, at the Sardinia Library, 13309 Purdy Road in Sardinia. This meeting is open to the public. For more information on this group, call (937) 4461565. Book Club for Adults will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20 at the Georgetown Library, located at 200 W. Grant Street in Georgetown. Anyone interested in joining this club call (937) 378-3197. This meeting is open to the public. Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities Meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20 at the Habilitation Center, 9116 Hamer Road Georgetown. The public is invited to attend this open meeting. Yoga Classes will be offered by The Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (937) 444-3446. Belly Dancing Classes will be offered Wednesday, June 20 from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m at the Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (937) 444-3446. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend.

Property Sales Frank H. and Annette K. Spegal to US Bank National Association, 1.04 acres of land in Clark Township, filed 6/6/2012, $25,000 Alice E. McIntosh to Patricia E. Ramler, 66.65 acres of land in Clark Township, filed 6/4/2012 Wells Fargo Bank and John W. and Jessica Barber to Joel L. and Jennifer S. Vandergriff, 3.60 acres and 3.56 acres of land in Clark Township and 1.45 acres and 1.49 acres of land in Scott Township, filed 6/5/2012 William J. and Rose Dean to William J. Dean Jr., .10 acres, 1.90 acres in Hamersville, In-Lot 131, InLot 132, In-Lot 133, In-Lot 134, InLot 135, In-Lot 136 and In-Lot 137 in Jacobs Addition in Hamersville, Clark Township and 95.62 acres and 5.95 acres in Scott Township, filed 6/6/2012 Kevin D. Hoffer to Deirdre Wells, 3.07 acres of land in Eagle Township, filed 6/6/2012, $50,500 Rickey Hatfield to Scott E. and Nancy M. Mays, 24.50 acres of land in Eagle Township, filed 5/31/2012 Robert Davidson to Thomas Partin, 1 acre of land in Eagle Township, filed 6/6/2012, $16,939 Lyndon B. and Janalyn D. Payne to Wells Fargo Bank NA, In-Lot 304 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Township, filed 6/5/2012, $11,667 Debra M. and Douglas D. Bayse, Jr., to PNC Bank NA, In-Lot 2777, In Lot 2778 and In-Lot 2779 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Township, filed 6/6/2012, $28,334 Joseph Kaito to Sandy Butt and Christina Miller, Lot 107 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Township, filed 6/4/2012, $500 Lisa M. Oliver to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, 2.18 acres of land in Green Township, filed 6/6/2012, $20,000 George Watson and Wells Fargo Bank NA to Wilfred and Norma Kelch, .47 acres of land in Mt. Orab, Green Township, filed 6/6/2012, $17,750 Charles M. Bowles to Robert Elam trustee for Robert and Lindsay Elam, Lot 10, V Valley Terrace Sub., First Addition in Huntington Township, filed 6/4/2012 Charles M. Bowles to Donald J. Bowles, Lot 11 V Valley Terrace Sub., First Addition, Huntington Township, filed 6/4/2012 Charles M. Bowles to Sharon K. Bowles, Lot 14 V Valley Terrace Sub., First Addition, Huntington Township, filed 6/4/2012 Joseph W. Sprague to Jason T. and Geneva K. Phillips, In Lot 59 in Dundee V Valley Sub., in Aberdeen, filed 6/6/2012, $74,000 Edward D. Wuest to Anthony Fussnecker, 9.67 acres of land in Jackson Township, filed 5/31/2012, $27,000 Denise Antenucci to Daniel L. Williams, 12.63 acres of land in Jackson Township, filed 5/31/2012 Richard and Jocelyn J. Dufresne and Timothy Kemplin and Daniel Williams to Timothy Kemplin, Lot 17, Lot 27 and Lot 18 in Greathouse Acres Sub., Jackson Township, filed

WEDNESDAY, June 20

Bank of America, NA versus Stephen Bunce, case #20120564, filed 6/6/2012, Action: foreclosures Bank of America NA, successor versus Amie R. Lang, case #20120565, filed 6/6/2012, Action: foreclosures Jaunita F. Benjamin versus Diana Salyer Webb, case #20120566, filed 6/6/2012, Action: civil stalking DOMESTIC CASES Betty Brose, Williamsburg versus George E. Brooks, Batavia, case #20120544, filed 5/31/2012, Action: dissolution of marriage Patricia A. Gentry, Higginsport versus Billy R. Gentry, Higginsport, case #20120546, filed 5/31/2012, Action: domestic violence Chassidy Smith, Georgetown versus Thomas J. Fithen, Georgetown, case #20120547, filed 5/31/2012, Action: domestic violence Jennifer Souder, Ripley versus Tracy Souder, Georgetown, case #20120548, filed 5/31/2012, Action: domestic violence Melinda A. Jordan, Sardinia versus John W. Jordan, Sardinia, case #2012, filed 6/1/2012, Action: dissolution of marriage

Sit and Stitch will meet 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 20 at the Sardinia Public Library, 13309 Purdy Road, Sardinia. Anyone who is a crocheter or spinner or who wants to learn, is invited to attend and bring a current project. Children are welcome. Further information is available by calling (937) 403-8481 or (513) 314-1656. TOPS Chapter in Aberdeen will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, at the River Bend Apartments Community Room. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. THURSDAY, June 21 Scott Township Trustees Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in New Hope on Thursday, June 21. The public is invited to attend as this is an open meeting. Kick-boxing Classes will be offered on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on June 21, at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive. These classes are open to members as well as non-members. For details call 444-5230. Fayetteville-Perry Local School District will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 21. This meeting is open to the public. The Clark Township Trustees meeting will be held at 8:30 on Thursday, June 21 at the firehouse in Hamersville. All residents of the township are invited to attend. Free Dinners will be served from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. every Thursday, including June 21 and June 28 at the Decatur Park. Dinner in the Decatur Park is sponsored by the “We Can Help Food Bank” and members of the community. Yoga Classes will be offered at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21. These classes are open to both members and non-members. Call (937) 4445230 for more information. Franklin Township Trustees Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 21 at 7 p.m. in Arnheim. This is an open meeting and residents of Franklin Township are invited and encouraged to attend. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab. Pike Township Trustees will meet in regular session on Thursday, June 21 at 7 p.m. on Rt. 774. This is an open meeting and the public is invited to attend. County Adams/Brown Alzheimer's/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group will meet Thursday, June 21, from 6:30 to 8

p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center, second floor. For more information (937) 386-3590. FRIDAY, June 22

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Free knitting and crocheting classes at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in Russellville will be held 10 a.m.-noon Friday, June 22. Anyone who would like information or a list of supplies or who wishes to register for the next group of classes may call Mary Kelch at (513) 734-2501 or (513) 543-3137. ‘Las Vegas Nights During Month of June in Ole Williamsburg, sponsored by the American Legion Post #288 each Friday evening including June 22 at 7 p.m. until midnight. The event will be held at South Fifth Street in Williamsburg beside Sue’s Crazy Cruizen’ BP and Collier Heating. Event will include 7-card stud, black Jack, Texas hold ‘em and let it ride. SATURDAY, June 23 WBHS Class of 1977 Reunion will be held on Saturday, June 23 at 5 p.m. at 7879 Love Road in Hamersville at the home of Ronnie and Barb (Wiley) Bruan. Please bring a covered dish and lawn chairs. UPCOMING EVENTS “God’s Closet”, Russellville Church of Christ will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with lunch provided from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 23 at the church on South Columbus Street (Rt. 62) in Russellville. This is sponsored by the Russellville Church of Christ In-Reach Ministries. For more information please call (937) 377-5505. Mt. Orab Lions Club will meet on Monday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the New Harmony Lodge, 110 South High Street. This meeting will include a meal. For more information contact Bob Richmond at (937) 444-4791. Joe Myers 5K Classic will be held on Wednesday, July 4 at the Russellville Rambler Center. Registration begins at 7 a.m. with a starting horn at 8 a.m. All proceeds from this event go to the Joe Myers Eastern High School Lady Warrior and Warrior Basketball Scholarship fund. For more information contact Bobbie Tibbie at (937) 3774300. “Benefit Dinner” for Brandon Barrett will be held on Saturday, June 30 at the Clay Township Park (the old Buford School building) from 4 to 7 p.m. Barrett has been diagnosed with Hodgens Lymphoma and has no insurance or work. For more information call (937) 442-5675 or 446-2733. 29th Decatur Day in the Park will be held on Saturday, July 14. Events will include a parade, children’s games, corn hole tournament, 4H baking contest and an auction. Music provided by the Liberty Band and West Union’s David James and The Gang. To set up a booth call Brian Day at (937) 515-7519. “Revival” Freedom in the Rock in the Body of Christ Ministries will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30. The church is located at 3187 Bantam Road in Bethel. For more information contact Pastor Richard Deems at (513) 2768673.

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Agape Food Pantry sponsored by the Fayetteville United methodist Church will be open on Friday, June 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. The location is at 61 East Humber Street and is for Perry Township residents only. Eastern High Alumni 2012 Dinner will be held on Saturday, June 30 for graduating classes 1967, 1972, 1987, 2002 and 2012 at the Eastern High School Cafeteria, doors open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. The cost is only $15 single or $25 per couple. Reservations must be in by June 23, 2012, Send reservations to Eastern High School Alumni, P.O. Box 70, Russellville, OH, 45168. Book Club for Adults will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25 at the Mt. Orab Library, 613 South High Street in Mt. Orab. To join this club or learn more about it call (937) 4441414. 4th of July Steak and Chicken Dinner, sponsored by the Russellville Community Action Planners (RAPP) will begin at 11 a.m. at the Rambler Center on July 4. For more information on this event the next RAPP meeting is Wednesday, June 21 at 7:30 in the Arts Council Room or call Lucille Geller at (937) 377-5224. “Flea Market” at Sardinia Veterans Park will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 7. The ark is located behind the library on Purdy Road in Sardinia. To reserve a space call in advance, (937) 442-5675 or (937) 446-3624. The Book Club for Adults will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 28 at the Mt. Orab Library, 613 South High Street in Mt. Orab. For more information on the Book Club for Adults, call (937) 444-1414. 30th Annual Quilt Show, sponsored by Clinton County Quilt Association will be held September 7, 8 and 9 at the Clinton County Corn Festival at the fairgrounds, 958 West Main Street in Wilmington. For more information or to enter a quilt for judging contact Kathy Syllogistic at (937) 783-3742.

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With all of the hay barns constructed over the past few years with funds from the Southern Ohio Agricultural and Community Development Foundation, or tobacco barns converted to be used for storing hay, we are storing more round bales inside to reduce the loss. The following discusses the concerns about storing hay that might not have been cured to the point that it can be safely stored inside. The information comes from Steve Barnhart of Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University. Questions arise every year about heating in hay and the potential for hay and silo fires. Although the potential for spontaneous combustion in hay exists it is not common. While the risk of total loss from burning is minimal, there is still a great potential for nutritive loss in hay and silage due to excessive heating. The first cut hay that producers harvested in the upper Midwest this season was more mature than most would have liked. The large stems of this more mature hay are more difficult to dry and may have led to some hay being baled at a higher moisture content that producers realize. You are encouraged to be alert to the risk of heating hay in storage, and to pay closer attention to stored hay this summer. It is recommended to bale hay at less than 20% moisture or at slightly higher moisture conditions you are using an effective mold inhibitor preservative. For haycrop silage, chop and store forage at 55% to 70%

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GEORGETOWN VILLAGE - Multi Family!! Four identical tri-plexes, each having (2) two bedrooms & (1) one bedroom units. All units have equipped kitchens, living room & bathroom. Newer & in good condition. Great opportunity for the investor! Good cash flow. Now reduced to $459,900.

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GEORGETOWN VILLAGE - Remodeled 4 Bedroom vinyl sided 1.5 story home. Newer roof, HVAC, insulation & carpet. Kitchen & bathroom have also been remodeled. New appliances include range, refrigerator, washer & dryer. Full basement & 1 car detached garage. Front porch & rear deck. Motivated seller! Now Reduced to $78,500.

David “Sam” Cropper - Broker/Owner Cell (513) 520-2552 Beverly Cropper, Realtor/Owner Cell (513) 520-3788 Barry Daulton - Realtor • Cell (513) 403-7832 Pat Daulton, Realtor • Cell (513) 218-8766 Jay Hanselman, Realtor • Cell (513) 535-5309 Lee Schweickart, Realtor • Cell (937) 515-6639 Email hookrealestate@hookrealestate.com

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DON DECLAIRE REAL ESTATE NEW LISTING - EASTERN SCHOOL DISTRICT 10 ACRE MINI FARM, 4 BR, BARN W/9 STALLS FOR HORSES. 1 MILE FROM SR 32. ASKING $95,000 NEW LISTING MT. ORAB - 3 BR, 2 LARGE BATHS, BRICK RANCH ON 1.36 ACRES. EAT IN KITCHEN, NICE LAUNDRY ROOM, LARGE DECK FOR ENTERTAINING. IN WESTERN BROWN SCHOOL DISTRICT. A MUST SEE, WELL KEPT PROPERTY. ASKING $139,500 CALL DAN SR. SARDINIA- CLEAN 2 BR, 1 BATH HOME ON SMALL LOT, CITY UTILITIES, NEAR CENTER OF TOWN. ASKING $55,000 CONTACT ROGER PRICE REDUCED - SARDINIA - 5BR, 3 1/2 BATH, CAPE COD ON 5+ ACRES, WITH SMALL STOCKED LAKE, LARGE 30X50 GARAGE, GREAT PLACE FOR AT HOME BUSINESS. PROPERTY HAS MANY POSSIBILITIES. COULD BE 2 FAMILY. ONLY 12 YRS. OLD. EXCELLENT CONDITION. CONTACT DAN SR. ASKING $217,500 SARDINIA - 2 BR, 1 BATH NEAR CENTER OF TOWN ON LARGE LOT, GREAT STARTER HOME. ASKING $54,000 CONTACT ROGER

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PRICE REDUCED - SARDINIA - MFG. HOME ON 1+ACRE LOT, 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, LARGE REAR DECK. LOTS OF SHADE, LARGE GARAGE OR STORAGE BUILDING. ASKING $67,500 REDUCED PRICE - SARDINIA - 3/4 BEDROOM FRAME HOME ON LARGE LOT IN TOWN WITH PARTIAL BASEMENT, VERY CLEAN, GREAT STARTER HOME OR RENTAL INVESTMENT. MUST SEE INTERIOR TO APPRECIATE THIS PROPERTY. NEW PRICE $55,900 PRICE REDUCED 3 BR, 2 BATH MFG. HOME ON 1 1/2 ACRES NEAR SR 32, LOTS OF SHADE, KITCHEN AREA, NEW - NICE OUTBUILDING. ASKING $49,500 CONTACT DAN SR.

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

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other patients who visit the salon for wig fittings. She also believes that the mission of the ACS Wig Salon is much more than just cosmetic. “As a woman, your hair is usually your crowning glory,” Alley says. “The Wig Salon gives people one less thing to worry about, but, more importantly, it offers an opportunity for an engaging, shared experience conversation. My faith and my own personal experience with cancer have empowered me to support salon visitors and remind them to keep their spirits high and attitude positive.” The salon is now officially open. Patients and families can access the service by calling 1-800227-2345 to set up an appointment.

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ored to partner with the American Cancer Society to offer the Wig Salon to the community. Patients can choose from a wide variety of styles and colors,” said Steve Holman, Market Leader and President, Central Market, Mercy Health. “It’s just one more resource available for patients undergoing cancer treatment, and it’s free.” The American Cancer Society provides one wig per person initially. Each patient is then eligible to receive a new wig on an annual basis. MaryCatherine Alley was diagnosed with breast cancer on November 26, 2011. As a thriving survivor and a breast cancer awareness ambassador, she now volunteers her time to assist

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Cancer patients undergoing treatment that causes hair loss can now receive free wigs at the newly opened American Cancer Society Wig Salon at The Jewish Hospital – Mercy Health in Kenwood. These wigs are available to patients regardless of whether they have undergone treatment at The Jewish Hospital. In partnership with the American Cancer Society, and thanks in part to support from the David Wayne Fund, The Jewish Hospital is the host site for this mini wig salon. The American Cancer Society provides the high-quality synthetic and human hair wigs available at the salon through a variety of corporate and private sources. “We are thrilled and hon-

GEORGETOWN - Attractive 2-3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath brick ranch. Located on dead end street w/elevated private setting w/panoramic view. Natural gas heat w/AC. 2 Fireplaces. Full basement w/36’ x 17’ family room. Newer 40’ x 30’ garage w/furnace, water & separate blacktop driveway. Relax on the screened rear porch! Now reduced to $120,900.

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The Jewish Hospital - Mercy Health and American Cancer Society partner on Wig Salon

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NEW LISTING - SARDINIA - COMMERCIAL LOT, EDGE OF SARDINIA NEAR NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. HAS CITY WATER & SEWER. EXCELLENT TRAFFIC FLOW. ASKING $49,500 PRICE REDUCED - ABERDEEN - 7.581 VACANT ACRES LOCATED ON US 52, 1 MILE EAST OF ABERDEEN. BEAUTIFUL MATURE TREES. CALL DAN DECLAIRE JR., ASKING $7,900 MT. ORAB AREA - MOON RD. 4 VACANT ACRES. COUNTY WATER AVAILABLE. PRICE REDUCED TO $17,900 5 ACRE TRACT WITH COUNTY WATER, PREAPPROVED SEPTIC IN LYNCHBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT NEAR 32. ASKING $25,000 6+ ACRES, WOODED AREA IN LYNCHBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT, NEAR BUFORD $39,900

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BONUS $500 Sign on bonus Class A CDL with experience. Regional position, tanker endorsement a plus, not required. Percentage Pay, Company match Simple IRA, Vacation & Holiday Pay. Call 513-724-7140. 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-HEAVY HAUL O/O’s. $2500 sign-on bonus! Up to 78% of freight bill plus FSC! CDL-A. 2yrs exp with RGNs & oversize freight req. 800-835-9471. DRIVERS: CDL-A We know times are tough... that’s why Smith Transport is announcing a NEW PAY PACKAGE! smithdrivers.com or 888-247-4037 DRIVERS: COMPANY/OWNER OP’s. Local & long haul. Dedicated runs, pd loaded/unloaded. Good home time. CO.-Excellent benefits. O/OP’s-100% FSC, Fuel Cards. CDL-A: 2yrs OTR exp., Tank & Haz. end a+. www.slay.com. DRIVERS: OWNER Op/s. Midwest Regional Dedicated, no upfront costs, 100% FSC, pay all tolls/permits. Sign on Bonus. No-Touch. Paid Loaded/Unloaded, Mike: 800-241-2415.

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HELP SENIORS remain independent in their homes. Companionship, meal prep, light housekeeping, med reminders & personal care. Clermont & Brown County. 513-230-5111 HOME CARE Agency serving DDS (FKA) MRDD seeks experienced & mature direct care professionals for 24/7, homes in Milford & Amelia. Experience with behaviors preferred. Immediate openings available. 513-681-2472. Leave message.

MANAGING COSMETOLOGIST needed at The Ultimate Salon in Georgetown, Ohio. Experience a must and apply in person. MT. ORAB full-time maintenance man needed, must know all aspects of maintaining apartments & commercial properties. Salary depending on experience. Call 937-444-3043. NOW HIRING: Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500 weekly potential. Info. 1-985-646-1700 DEPT. OH-7268 PINE RIDGE Pine Village Residential Homes Inc./Regional Day Services is now hiring for an experienced certified Habilitation Technician for our Adult Day Program. All qualified applicants must have a habilitation certification, a good driving record ( no more than 2 points), clean background check and a diploma or GED. Apply in person at 146 North Third St., Williamsburg, Ohio 45176.

SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES COORDINATOR Full-time position responsible for the development and implementation of sexual assault services including survivor support groups, liaison with community agencies, prevention education, and on-going training and supervision of volunteers in Brown & Adams Counties. Requirements: Degree in a field related to social work; experience working or volunteering in the field of sexual assault; some experience working with women from rural or Appalachian backgrounds and knowledge of women's issues. Respond immediately to: YWCA, 55 S. 4th St. Batavia, OH 45103 or FAX to: 513-732-5543 or email jobs@ywcacin.org. E.O.E.

200 - HELP WANTED WANTED: Open to a Limited number of participants- the New Summer Weight Loss Challenge, “Fit Club” now also included. Doug safely lost 42 lbs in 12 weeks, you can too. Lose weight and win CASH. Free Health Evaluation, Guaranteed results. Starts Thursday June 21. Contact Sue at Ideal Nutrition, Call 937-444-6161, for registration and more information.

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED 1 & 2BR APARTMENTS, Williamsburg, all utilities included except electric. ASK ABOUT OUR 1BR SPECIAL! 513-724-7802. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2 & 3br, Equal Opportunity Housing, apply at Forest Glade Apartments, 9001 Airport Rd., Georgetown, OH, 937-378-4565. BATAVIA - 2br, 1ba, central A/C, wall-to-wall carpet, equipped eat-in kitchen, off-street parking. $510/mo. plus deposit. 513-561-4014. FELICITY GARRISON PLACE SENIOR APARTMENTS 62 & OVER Rent Subsidized Free Utilities Secure Bldg. On-site laundry Pets allowed

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GEORGETOWN - 2 & 3br apartments available for immediate occupancy. 2br, 1ba, c/a, all kitchen appliances, w/d hookup, $560/mo & util., $560/dep. 3br, 1.5ba, 1-car att. garage, c/a, all kitchen appliances, laundry room, $675/mo & util. $675/dep., 513-253-8170 or 513-616-3504.

GREAT SPECIAL Efficiency & 1 Bedroom Energy Efficient Private Entry & Patios Quiet, Single Story Community! Ready Now Don’t Miss This Deal!!!

513-724-3951 MT. ORAB Candlelight Apartments 2br Townhouse Starts at $565 With discount. Visit our website: briarcreekproperties.com

or call 513-532-5291 or 937-515-3092 Ask about our student, senior & other discounts

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED LAFAYETTE PLACE APARTMENTS Applications for senior housing will be taken at ABCAP located at: 406 W. Plum Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121, Room 99, Monday through Friday 8am-4pm and on Thursday at the Lafayette Place Apartments, 190 Lindsey Lane, Fayetteville, Ohio 10am-4pm. To qualify, you must be income eligible and be 62 years of age or older. For more information, contact Joan Waldbillig at 937-378-6041 ext. 262 or 1-800-553-7393 ext. 262.

• A registered resident of Brown County • You must not have been convicted of a felony • Must be able to attend a training session You cannot serve as a poll worker if you are a candidate, related to or employed by a candidate whose name will appear on the November 6, 2012 Presidential General Election Ballot. Please mail your name, address, phone number and party affiliation to:

Brown County Board of Elections 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Suite 111 Georgetown, OH 45121

DUMP TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED Two Years CDL Experience Required

Jerry Ritter Trucking (513) 625-6495

LYTLE TRACE Senior Apartments. 62 & over, rent subsidized, secure building, free utilities, on-site laundry, pets allowed. Call 513-724-3358. TTY 800-750-0750.

MT. ORAB, 2br, 1.5ba townhouse, Mill St. equipped kitchen, 1/yr. lease, $470 plus utilities, $470/deposit, no pets, good credit, reference check required. June vacancies, 937-442-3275. MT. ORAB, 2br, 1ba, washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator & water, $625/mo., $700/dep. 513-310-4041 or 937-205-2934. SARDINIA Efficiency, $350., some utilities paid. Also, 2br House $500, 3-4br house $600, no dogs, no smoking. 513-309-4349 or 513-309-4319.

303 - HOUSES FOR RENT 2 OR 3br house in downtown Ripley. Washer/dryer hookup, $450/mo. plus deposit. 937-378-4706 or 937-213-2401.

DUPLEX FOR rent, 2br, 134 South Front St., Williamsburg. Water, sewer, garbage included, NO PETS! $600/mo. plus $600/dep. Section 8 Welcome. 513-827-9816.

Qualifications: Must be a registered Republican voter and possess at least a high school diploma or the equivalent of such diploma, must be proficient in basic word processing, spreadsheet and data base programs to maintain a variety of office records/procedures, specifically Microsoft Office and Excel, perform basic office duties like answering phone calls, taking messages, operating fax machines, photocopiers, email, etc., maintaining confidentiality of documents and papers of the office, the ability to comprehend instructions whether written or oral, the ability to communicate and act in a professional manner at all times, be flexible, organized and have the ability to multi task and work with others as a team and able to lift at least 40 pounds. Must be able to attend conferences and meetings and be able to stay over-night if applicable and work overtime. A successful candidate for the position must be able to pass a drug test as well as a criminal background check. The Board will be accepting Resumes’ at the Board Office located at 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, Ohio 45121 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m Monday through Friday until Friday, July 6, 2012. The Board of Elections is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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400 - HOUSES FOR SALE

HOUSE FOR rent, newer 3br, 1ba, on half acre, kitchen appliances, A/C, storage building, water, WD hookup included. WBLSD near Williamsburg, no pets, $750/mo, plus deposit. 513-286-7300 or 513-560-7843.

BUFORD - 6-rooms, 2br, 1ba, furnace & fireplace, 2-car garage & 2-out-buildings on 0.312 acres, stove & refrigerator included, $38,000. Call 937-446-4275 or 937-382-2293 after 4pm.

307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 2BR, 1-ACRE, large eat-in kitchen, very nice & clean, garage, no pets, good credit, $500/mo. plus deposit. 937-444-3701. GEORGETOWN - 2br, 2ba, washer/dryer hookup, $450/mo. plus deposit. 937-378-4706 or 937-213-2401.

308 - OFFICE/BUSINESS SPACE FOR RENT 4,000 SQ. ft. Commercial space for lease on Main St. in Williamsburg. Has kitchen and restrooms in basement area. Has been previously used as a church. Would be good for office space or daycare. Call 513-616-8851.

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2BR, 1BA in town of Georgetown, carport & big back yard, $550/mo. Also trailer in Georgetown & Ripley, 2br, 1ba, $395/mo. Call 937-444-5223. 3BR, 2BA, CNE School District, $750/mo., $750/dep. 513-404-4543 or 513-625-5563.

Voter Registration input and other aspects associated with voter registration, filing, work with the public and in assisting with issuance and acceptance of candidate petitions, local option petitions, initiatives, referendums and campaign finance reports, assisting in the updating of street files and listings, precinct maps, annexations, assisting with poll worker training, voter education, preparation of the elections, proofing ballot layout for content and grammatical errors, check signatures on petitions, assisting in all aspects of the absentee process, prepare reports as necessary, process Ohio Department of Health reports, answer the phones and utilize office equipment.

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)

403- MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE ABANDONED DOUBLEWIDE w/land, PLEASE TAKE OVER, $2,000/deposit. 888-221-4503.

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GEORGETOWN, 4BR, 2.5 BA, brick, 2 story, .45ac, Cul-de-sac street. Over 2300 sq ft, Open floor plan. Formal dining & living rooms, separate family room. 1st floor master suite. $205,000. Fadi Matti, RE/MAX Advanced Real Estate 513-767-6999.

GOT LAND? $300-$1000 down gets 1-45 acres, Fleming Co. Kentucky, good land, hunting, mobiles okay, water meter is $600, septic $4500! Pay starting $64/monthly. 937-695-9997.

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J&R BOBCAT SERVICE - light excavation, trenching, grading, driveways, mowing and landscaping. Call Jerry at 937-483-0046.

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)

410 - LEASE/OPTION TO BUY NEWER 3BR home, central heat & air, very nice 2-car attached garage. Located 3 miles east of Sardinia near S.R. 32. Own your own home with lease to purchase plan. Home in very nice subdivision, large yard. Asking price $110,000. amortized over 15 years. 10% required down, affordable monthly payment. Call for details. 937-446-2542 daytime or 937-213-2131 evenings.

501 - CHILD CARE EXPERIENCED DAYCARE provider looking to watch kids in my home off of highway 32 near Mt. Orab. Flexible hours and good rates. 812-569-4390.

STAY AT home mom. CPR, first aide, nurse’s aide certified. $15.00/day 5am-7pm. Call 513-800-8415 in town Mt. Orab.

507 - SEWING & ALTERATIONS For all your sewing needs for you, your family and your home. Call 937-4444276. Reasonable rates, expert service.

600 - FURNITURE MAPLE BEDROOM set: twin sized bed with bookcase headboard and chest of drawers, $300, recliner $50.00. Call 937-444-4029. QUEEN PILLOWTOP mattress set, Chiropractor’s choice, brand new in plastic, manufacturer’s warranty, sell $350.00 937-515-6590.

606 - FARM MERCHANDISE DIESEL LATE model John Deere 997 tractor 4x4 w/loader; low hours, excellent condition. 260 Kubota 4x4 tractor w/loader; new tires, $5995. 7 other used bush hogs & finish mower tractors, 5 used bush hogs, 7 used finish mowers. 4,5,6,7ft used tillers, box blades, discs, plows. 937-402-0769.

GRASS-RANGE, CAGE free meat chickens - processed weekly. French Freedom Rangers or Cornish. www.facebook.com/Judyspeepsgooblers or 937-213-0933.

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TOP DOLLAR PAID!! Cash for furniture, antiques, appliances, tools, fishing, jewelry, gold, silver, records, DVD’s, games, sports, pocket knives, more! ALMOST ANYTHING! 937-378-1819 or 937-378-2850

613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES BEAUTIFUL KITTENS just weaned, free to a good home 937-4442899. FIVE FULLBLOODED St. Bernard puppies - classic masks, available now $300. Call Lynn 937-392-3098.

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 BRADLEY TWO wheel tractor, $300, toaster & toaster oven & can opener, $5, microwave, $15, Singer sewing machine in cabinet, $25, Transporter chair, $75, shower stool, $20, transfer bath bench, $50, elevated bathroom seat w/arms, $35, potty chair, $20, under mattress bed rail, $30. Call 937-446-4275 or 937-382-2293 after 4pm. YARD MACHINE MTD 7sp 17.5 HP 42in cut Briggs & Stratton, Poulon Pro - 200 mph 25cc gas blower, Homelite 26ss weedeater, yard wagon. $500 FOR ALL 512-724-0864.

HARD TIMES GARAGE SALE 9012 Tri County Hwy., Sardinia, OH across from the Lake Waynoka Sign on Rt. #32. “SELLING & TRADING”

Bring your trade item & us Trade. Only place where cash & a trade makes a deal. Everything from Nails to the Kitchen Sink. Collectibles, furniture, glassware, autos, trailers, more. 937-446-2813 10:00am till 6:00pm M-F Sat. 1:00pm to 6:00pm SUNDAYS PLEASE CALL HUGE FAMILY Yard Sale every Fri., Sat. & Sun. from 9am-7pm at Holly Lanes on St. Rt. 125, Amelia. Lots of items for home, clothes for kids & adults, great prices. MOVING SALE June-October, 7 days a week, weather permitting. 10am-5pm. Antiques, collectibles, 12 gauge Mossbury 500 shotgun. Too much to list everything must go! 1753 SR 125, Hamersville. MOVING SALE! Sat., June 16, 9am-3pm, 134 Liming Farm Rd., Mt. Orab, Ohio. Furniture, lawn equipment, gas grills, tools & extension ladders, sporting equipment, small appliances, housewares & toys. MULTI-FAMILY SALE, June 21-23, 8am-5pm, dishes, country primitive decor, small furniture, name brand clothing, western books, household items. 2880 Edwards Rd. between Mowrystown and Buford 442-4851. MULTIPLE FAMILY Yard Sale June 22 9am-4pm, June 23 9am-2pm, toys, housewares, toddler - adult plus size clothing, home decor, magazines, shoes, Vera Bradley, & a lot more! 3388 Carpenter Road, Mt. Orab.

701 - LOST AND FOUND LOST CAT - male, long-haired Maine coon cat. Missing from Eastwood Rd. since 6/6/12. Answers to “Nash” call 937-444-5102.

804 - AUTOS WANTED

YARD/BARN SALE, 7597 US 62, Russellville, June 15-16, 8-4. Furniture, tailgate, grill, toys, tools, etc.

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1316712 - Williamsburg - Immaculate Brick Ranch w/master suite addition. 4BD, 2BA. Beautiful hdwd floors thru-out. Lots of floor to ceiling windows. Brand new roof.New carpet in Family Room. Much bigger than it looks. Huge Rec. Rm. in bsmt. 36x16 covered deck. Fenced yard. $135,000 NEW

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1315255 - Mt. Orab 1500 sq.ft. open floor plan Ranch located in the Heritage sub-division. 3BD, 2BA. Open flr plan. Eat-in kitchen w/a huge kitchen island. MBR suite. Covered front porch. Fenced backyard w/2 gates. Play set is incl. in sale. 24x24 gar & a shed. $103,000

1308592- Sardinia - Starter Home/Investor Property. 2 bedroom, bath Ranch with great access to St.Rt.32. $43,500 1265188 - Georgetown - Western Brown Schools! PRICE REDUCED Solidly built 2 bdrm. home which is move-in ready! Both house and 30x50 barn need exterior siding re-worked. All on 1.87 acre tract. Great location & affordable. $27,890 1302846 - Mt. Orab - 2BD, 1BA. Situated on a rolling bank, PRICE REDUCED this town prop. is ready to move into. Hardwood flooring is underneath all brand new carpets. Formal Dining Rm. walkout bsmt, mature shade trees, 1 car gar. Public water & sewer. $69,900

1311912- Western Brown Schools! Tucked away on a private creek lined 6+ acre lot. 4BD, 2.5 BA. Ready to move in! Full walkout bsmt, 30x30 det.garage. 30x15 back deck. Get ready to move!! $249,900 1303582- Mt. Orab- 3BD, 2BA. Must See!! Carpet allowance! Beautiful hardwood floors in Kitchen bath and dining rm. Garden tub, stand-up shower & double vanity in master bdrm Bath. This property is located in the heart of Mt.Orab on 1.53 acres. No outlet street. $69,900

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1299751- Sardinia - 3.25 Acre Mini-Farm. Solidly built Ranch, well kept. 2BD, 1BA. 25x36 Log cabin w/stone FP & huge pot belly stove. 36x36 tobacco barn w/built in stall. Water outside barn. Fenced pasture. Hundreds of feet of road frontage. Close to SR32 on lightly traveled road. $99,900

1301927 - Pike Twp - 3BD, 1BA. Totally renovated stick PRICE REDUCED build home on 5 plus rolling acres. Must see to believe! Ready to move right in. Large side deck overlooking stocked pond. Beautiful setting! $84,500

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1299786 - Hamersville - Move-in ready! Large home w/28x40 2 sty. barn/garage.Endless possibilities! Brand new hardwood flrs.in Great room. Nice eat-in kitchen. MBR suite. Brand new front & back decking & gutters plus downspouts. $69,900

1307706- Zoned Residential/Commercial! Located at the corner of St Rt 131 & SR 50, one minute from Fayetteville. Mins. to Blanchester, Milford, Mt. Orab. 24x60 Multi-purpose bldg. included. This home must be viewed inside & out. Picturesque location $124,500

1301943 - Pike Twp - 3BD, 2BA. Enormous home situated on a 5+ acre tract. Newer furnace, flooring & vinyl siding. Great Eat-In Kitchen w/lots of storage. Family room w/wbfp. Beautiful vinyl flooring. Huge deck on rear. woods in the back yard. $79,900

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1265584 - Mt. Orab OWNER FINANCING! Flexible Terms!! Former Cahall Apparel Store in the heart of Mt. Orab. >1100 sq ft of store front office area w/4 add'l rental apts. Full walkout bsmt. Low maintence. 15 space parking lot with mo. income. Public Utilities. $199,900

ALL FURNINSHINGS ARE NEGOTIABLE - 1296603 - Mt. Orab Wonderful all brick story and a half home w/a full bsmt. ED Beautiful C U RED hardwood E C flrs. in kit. PRI G DIN and BR. PEN Hardwood S O L D under most carpets. Stone 1304208- Mt. Orab - Must see inside of F/P, brand new ceramic backsplash and fur- this home to believe! 3BD, 2BA. Totally nace. 20x16 back deck. Covered front transformed. Brand new flring, fixtures, porch. Circle Drive 3 BR 2 Ba. All contents hwh. All new drywall! Newer furnace & compact pellet stove. Gar. has it's own are negotiable. $98,500 heating system. All on 4.17 acres. $89,900 1308791- First Offering! 2BD, 2BA. Custom built. home w/full SO LD w/o bsmt. PE Amenities ND ING too numerous to 1289593- Sardinia - FIRST OFFERING! mention. Custom Blt Full Brick 5 BR 3 Ba home sitting Wonderful atop a gently rolling knoll. Master BR suite on open flr plan. Stone FP (gas log). Brick FP in the 1st flr. Newer roof, furnace and HWH. Lrg. bsmt. HDWD under carpet, fronts on 2 streets. eat-in country kitchen w/re-finished cabinets. 3 Beautifully rolling grounds. Blt. in flower boxes. season room on rear. Stocked pond. $239,900 $129,900

1312624Georgetown Walk back in time as you enter the front door of this magnificent home! 3BD, 1.5 BA. Double parlor, fluted wdwk w/rosettes. Wide baseboards & a cherry bannister. A dry cellar underneath. This homs has a secure, local alarm system which can be transferred to the new owner. $89,900

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1309169- Beautiful setting for this unique well built home. Wonderful open floor plan, full bsmt & wrap around porch. Absolutely Impeccable in condition! 20x12 shed, 36x24 bldg. alum.drs. on both sides of bldg. Huge garden spot. Land nicely rolls. $135,000

1272942- Winchester- Solid home on public water & sewer. 3BD, 1.5BA. Brand new roof. Home has been well cared for. Att. 1 car garage is finished w/opener. 20x34, 2 car garage oversized. Nicely landscaped. $89,900 1258238- Sardinia- 3BD, 2BA, Almost 1500 sq.ft. of open living area. Master BD suite. Dining Rm. & Equipped eat-in Kitchen. Large front deck & covered back porch. Affordable living seconds off St. Rt. 32. Back yard completely privacy & fenced. 2 car carport. $79,900

1289196- Lake Waynoka- Simply Magnificent! 3BD, 2BA. This is a custom built Schlabach home. Open floor plan with soaring ceilings. Hardwood entry & kitchen flring. Beautiful kitchen cabinets w/crown molding. Kit. island. MBR suite w/stand up shower. Spacious laundry rm. $119,900 1243844 Investment opportunity! Nothing to do but take over the rent roll!! Total renovation on all units. 4 different units! Elec & gas separately metered. Laundry facilities on site. Partial Bsmt. Fresh paint on exterior. $147,500

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NEW HOME!!! 119 Winterberry Road, Mount Orab MLS# 1309353 • $131,900 NO MONEY DOWN $676 mo.*

• 3 Bed 2 Bath • Spacious, Open Floor Plan • Fabulous Front Porch • Inviting Back Porch, Great For Entertaining • Lots of Natural Light • Beautiful Light Fixtures Throughout

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PUBLIC AUCTION LOCATED: 510 Main St., Hamersville, Oh 45130. Parcel #060054880000. Signs Posted.

CAR REMOVAL $$$$$$$$$$ PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR “JUNK” CARS TRUCKS & VANS

513-304-2280

196 Green Acres Dr., Georgetown

PAYING FROM $150 UP TO $1,000 CASH

2.3 Acres, City Water & Sewer Bi-Level Home, 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Recently Remodeled Baths & Kitchen 2.5 Car Garage

808 - AUTOS FOR SALE 1930’S-PRESENT

MARK WANTS running, wrecked, dead cars and trucks. Now paying $150 - $400/cash for complete vehicles. FREE TOW! 937-446-3021 or 513-739-0774 2008 CHRYSLER Sebring, 80,000 miles, red body, 4dr, w/cloth interior, 4cyl, $8,000. Call 513-875-3459.

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2008 FORD Focus SE 4dr., auto, 34k/miles, silver/tan interior, very nice car, well maintained, $11,000. 513-325-6199. CADILLAC CTS 2006 very good condition. Good Michelin tires, brakes good, no accidents. Previously leased. One owner. Beautiful car. REDUCED! 937-444-2393. JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650

Asking $169,900 For More Info Contact 937-213-1316

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LOCATED: 180 Flaugher Hill Rd., Aberdeen, Oh. 45101 behind the Town & Country Bowling Lanes on U.S. 52 East of Wm. Harsha Bridge in Aberdeen, Ohio. Signs Posted.

SUNDAY JUNE 24, 2012 AT 9:30AM

FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD, TOOLS & MISC. Glass front bookcase, John Ruthven Artic Fox, unusual lift top desk, drop leaf table, child’s chest, make-up stand, nice lamp stand, old Howe store scales, organ stool, Western horse saddle, cast iron kettle, cast iron bull dog bank, & other cast iron pcs, 2 nice Hull vases, lg. #976 vise Chas. Parker Co., Meriden, CT, old wood vise, quilts, 2 lard presses, sm. Butcher block top, Mt. Orab Street Fair sign, 3 metal signs, 3 wheel bicycle, banjo, trumpet, clarinet, trombone, coal oil lamps, toy monkeys, Tonka truck & jeep, mantle clocks, pr. glass swans, COINS: 1906 US Liberty $2.5 Gold, 1926 Indian $2.5 Gold, 1879-S Morgan Dollar, 1920 Pilgrim Commemorative Half, 1921 US Peace Dollar, 1889-CC Morgan Dollar, 1900-0 Morgan dollar, 1928 Peace Dollar, 1890-CC Morgan dollar, meat grinder, sausage stuffer, cant hooks, meat hooks, anvils, hay knives, old pulleys, life preserves, sev. box lots. Check auctionzip.com #8276 for complete list of coins & pictures. 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. NO BUYERS PREMIUM.

SALE CONDUCTED BY WM. J. HOLTON 513-218-4100 JESSIE MCKINZIE 513-218-2541 ASSOCIATE OF GUSTIN REALTY www.auctionzip.com #8276

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This 2 story frame home has 4 rooms downstairs plus 1 bath and utility room, upstairs has 3 bedrooms, gas furnace, C/A, front porch and 1 outbuilding. Home is located on nice lot approx. 64 ft. x 170 ft. City water and sewage. For inspection of property call Bill Holton @ 513-312-1043. DISCLAIMER: All information contained herein is believed to be accurate but not warranted. Property sells “AS IS” with no warranties expressed or implied as to condition. House was built before 1978 therefore falls under the Lead Base Paint law, lead paint information plus disclosure sheets available. Any potential bidder may conduct lead paint test 10 days prior to this sale of any due diligence work. Purchaser will sign a waiver of the 10 day post sale inspection. Waivers are clearly allowed under the regulation. Auctioneer and sales people are agents for the seller.

TERMS: Starting bid will be $6,000.00 dollars, after that sale is absolute. 10% down on day of sale with balance due at closing within 30 days. Possession w/delivery of deed. Statements made day of sale take precedence over previous advertising. AUCTIONEER NOTE: Mr. Neu has moved to The Veterans Home. This house is in a good located on Main St. or St. Rt. 125. Home needs repair; this is a good fixerupper.

OWNER TINA BALLEIN, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE DUANE C. NEU REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST BRUCE WALLACE, ATTORNEY FOR TINA BALLEIN AS TRUSTEE

AUCTION CONDUCTED BY GUSTIN REALTY CO. 937-544-2400 AUCTIONEERS: BILL HOLTON 513-312-1043 WM. J. HOLTON 513-218-4100 JESSIE MCKINZIE 513-218-2541 www.auctionzip.com #8276

214 WOODLAND CROSSING, MT. ORAB BEACON HILL! Beautiful 3 bedroom brick ranch located in cul-desac. Over 2100 Sq. Ft., Dark Wood Doors & Trim Throughout! Full basement/part finished, Ceramic tile in bathrooms & sunroom. Master bath w/whirlpool tub & separate shower. Hardwood in dining room.

Call for appt. 937-515-1725

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608 - FARM PRODUCE SALE - Annual flowers and baskets, 50% off, gallon perennials $4.99, clematis, $10.95. Burns Greenhouse, SR 321, Mowrystown. Open noon-6:30.

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eastern Middle school held their 8th grade recognition ceremony on Tuesday May 29, 2012. students were recognized for their accomplishments throughout middle school and received a certificate of completion. Vanessa Corboy and Kendall Purdy were each awarded the Craig weeks humanitarian Award for their efforts working in the community and in the school. Brady Klein and Molly Prine were presented with the Archie Griffin Award sponsored by the ohsAA which is given to one male and one female student for leadership, sportsmanship and integrity. Congratulations to these students for all of their hard work!

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scholarship sunday held at ripley church June 10 was scholarship sunday at ripley Presbyterian Church. receiving scholarships were Thomas ramsey (Donald Dick Memorial), Carly hauser, Mac Kelly, Ashley Leonard, Cory henschen, Karli Lightner, savanna Brown, elizabeth Tucker, and Katie white (Adele Losh Memorial).

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sardinia elementary celebrates right to read week sardinia elementary second and third graders kicked off right to read week by enjoying the great outdoors. After walking on the new walking trail they went inside to get their books, and returned to the walking trail to read. The school’s theme for the week, celebrated May 7 – 11, is “Let’s score with Books.”

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Pre-K program receives corporate donation from highlights for Children on May 22 and 23 the Brown County esC Pre-Kindergarten Program celebrated the conclusion of another school year with special programs and activities throughout the county. For many children, the pre-k experience has laid a foundation for future learning, and staff members encourage parents with preschool age children to continue reinforcing literacy, math, social studies, and science awareness with activities during the summer months. There are numerous resources available for parents to extend their child’s learning. Many adults are familiar with the highlight for Children magazine from their childhood days. This year the Pre-K program received a complimentary sample copy of the preschool version of their magazine titled high Five for each student in the program. Pictured above are students and parents from Mrs. hall’s Pre-k class at Georgetown elementary that receive a complimentary copy of the high Five magazine.

Hamersville teachers retire At the end of the 20112012 school year, 2 veteran staff members retired from Hamersville Elementary and Middle School. The staff at HEMS would like to thank and congratulate: Mrs. Celia Pride (3rd Grade Teacher) and Mrs. Judy Walsh (Computer/Intervention Teacher). You have been great role models for all of your students. Happy Retirement!

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Chatfield College and the Corporation for Findlay Market will host a Friendship Concert during The World Choir Games on Friday, July 6 from 4:30-6 p.m. at Findlay Market. Friendship Concerts are free performances by World Choir Games participants that provide an opportunity for the broader community to experience the World Choir Games at no charge. Choirs from Cincinnati, Croatia, Indonesia are currently scheduled to perform during the July 6 concert at Findlay Market. The World Choir Games is the largest choral music com-

petition in the world and is held every two years. This year’s event will take place from July 4-14 in Cincinnati, the first time they have been held in North America. More than 20,000 participants, including as many as 400 choirs from more than 70 countries will compete in 23 categories of choral music. Inspired by the Olympic ideal, the goal of the World Choir Games is to unite people from all nations through singing in peaceful competition. The Corporation for Findlay Market (CFFM) is a private non-profit corporation founded in 2000 to manage Findlay Market following its

renovation in 2002 and 2003. The Corporation for Findlay Market provides experienced business management that is developing Findlay Market into a vibrant, increasingly self-sufficient public market. Its role and functions are modeled on similar non-profit organizations that operate successful public markets in cities such as Seattle, Washington and Columbus, Ohio. For more information about the July 6 Friendship Concert, contact Wanda Hill (Chatfield College) at 513921-9856 or Cheryl Eagleson (The Corporation for Findlay Market) at 513-665-4839.

Two former students, Melanie Carter and Barney Neal, have been added to the Southern Hills Career Technical Center’s Wall of Fame. Both were recognized for their accomplishments at the recent school-wide advisory committee dinner. Melanie Carter completed the Early Childhood Education program in 1995. She earned her BA from The College of Mount Saint Joseph and continued her education to become licensed in special education. Ms. Carter worked for the Clermont County ESC as a special education aide while working her way through college. She has also worked at West Clermont Local District as a special education teacher. She is now employed at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital as a behavioral assistant in the Kelly O’Leary Center—Division of Development and Behavioral Pediatrics— Psychology. She works in the EIBI preschool program for students with autism. Barney Neal was a student in the very early years at Southern Hills, completing the Agricultural Industrial Mechanics

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Melanie Carter accepting the wall of Fame plaque from Kevin Kratzer, superintendent of southern hills JVsD.

program in 1978. Mr. Neal has taught at Southern Hills for 12 years and has motivated and encouraged many students during this time. He wants them all to learn to be mechanics but he also teaches them to be decent, honest, and hard-working adults and he goes the extra mile to help them. Barney is very active in the Brown County Fair with 4-H and the Pork Producers. Besides teaching, he is a farmer, mechanics, and township trustee.

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Barney neal, wall of Fame inductee

SSCC president joins national forum to promote entrepreneurship The National Association of Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), the nation’s leading organization focused on promoting entrepreneurship through community colleges, has announced that President Kevin Boys of Southern State Community College has joined its new Presidents for Entrepreneurship Forum. Through the program, presidents of community colleges throughout the country commit to increase the focus on entrepreneurship at their institutions and the impact these colleges have on the economic well being of the communities they serve.

Officials from four other Ohio community colleges have also joined the new forum. With the economy still lagging in many regions of the United States, more than 170 community colleges have joined the entrepreneurship forum, and by doing so, have committed to playing a greater role in stimulating economic development in the communities they serve. “Certainly an important ingredient in strengthening our local economy relies on growing existing businesses and adding new small businesses to our region,” commented Boys. “Southern State is commit-

ted to helping support and prepare entrepreneurs who have a dream to start their own business in southern Ohio.” Other Ohio community college officials joining the forum are President O’dell Owens of Cincinnati State Technical and Community College in Cincinnati; President Cristobal Valdez of Edison Community College in Piqua and Greenville; President Laura Meeks, Eastern Gateway Community College in Steubenville; and President Roy Church and Provost Marcia Ballinger of Lorain County Community College in Elyria.

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eastern Middle school eighth grade students recognized