Brown County Press, June 24, 2012

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Unemployment rates continue to fall

BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press The unemployment rate continued its downward trend in Brown County, and regionally, in the month of May. After reaching lows it hadn’t seen in over three years in April, Brown County’s unemployment rate fell even further in May to 7.7 percent from the 8.4 percent it stood at a month ago.

With the 7.7 percent unemployment rate, Brown County has reached a low point that hasn’t been seen since late 2008 when the

county had a 7.6 rate in October of that year and a 8.0 percent rate a month later in November.

The welcomed news wasn’t just felt in Brown County either.

Each of Adams, Clermont, Clinton and Highland Counties saw their unemployment rates dip during the month of May as well.

Clermont County saw it’s unemployment rate drop to an area-low 6.6 percent. It was a .4 percent drop from their 7.0 percent rate in April.

But the bigger story was that three of the hardest hit counties not only in the area

but in the state, Adams, Clinton and Highland, saw their unemployment rates reach single digits for the first time since the end of the 2008.

Adams County saw the biggest drop of the three as its rate fell 1.2 percent in a months time to 9.5 percent.

A month ago in April the county’s unemployment rate stood at 10.7 percent.

It was the county’s best rate since November 2008.

Highland County also saw its rate drop to 9.5 percent from its 10.0 percent rate a month ago.

Clinton County had a .5 percent dip in its unemployment rate as well as its rate

fell to 9.8 percent from the 10.3 rate it had a month It is the first time that the unemployment rates of all five local counties have each been in single digits since November 2008.

With the downward trend in their rates, Adams, Clinton and Highland Counties continue to fall down the list of highest rates in the state.

Clinton County has the seventh highest rate in the state while Adams and Highland Counties are tied for eighth in the state with Vinton County.

Though their rate saw a dip of .9 percent, Pike County continues to have

the highest unemployment rate in the state with 12.6 percent. Meigs County was No. 2 with a 11.7 percent rate.

The local counties weren’t the only ones that saw their unemployment rates drop during May as rates dropped both regionally and state-wide.

The Cincinnati Metropolitan Area, which consists of Brown, Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren Counties, saw it’s unemployment drop .3 percent to 6.7 percent.

It was the fifth straight month the region saw it’s rate drop.

News was just as good state-wide as the State of Ohio’s unemployment rate continued its five month decline to its 6.9 percent rate in May. In all, according to the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services, 85 of Ohio’s 88 counties saw a drop in their unemployment numbers.

Just one, Cuyahoga County, saw it’s rate go up in May. And its rate went up .1 percent to 7.1 percent.

Two others, Jefferson and Lawrence Counties, had their rates stay steady over the course of the two months.

90 day stop-work-order ends, A’deen awaits repercussions

BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press

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Western Brown high school.

WB has to look to levy for $1.45 million annually

BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press For the first time since the creation of the Western Brown Local School District in 1971, the Board of Education is forced to turn to the voters in the district for financial help.

The board has approved placing an emergency 5.9 mill levy on the November ballot which would generate $1.45 million dollars annually for the next six years.

According to Superintendent of Western Brown Schools, Christopher Burrows, the district lost over $1 million in federal stimulus money and will lose an estimated $450,000 in local tax revenue following reappraisals on properties.

“It costs our district nearly

$2.2 million in monthly costs,” Burrows said at the June18 board meeting.

“We’ve done everything we possibly could to cut our costs including the loss of 15 full-time employees, and cutting bus services. Over the past six years we’ve had to reduce our staffing by almost 20 percent and we’ve been good stewards of our tax payers money for 40 years.”

Burrows added that residents would experience a $15 a month increase in taxes on a home valued at $100,000. The hope is that the levy would cost about 50 cents a day for residents.

In other business at the meeting, the board accepted the resignation of Mt. Orab Elementary School teacher Brandy Pitzer. Several board

members said they hated losing Ms. Pitzer because she was a very good teacher.

Burrows told the board that several maintenance projects were in full swing including plans to switch out the lights in the buildings for more efficient lighting which would save the district money. The switch would also include a rebate from Duke Energy. He added that there would be a one to two year payback on the changes.

He also said carpeting was scheduled to be replaced in the high school as well as some in the middle school.

He added that WB schools have always been well maintained buildings.

Burrows said some pavement work was also schedCONTINUED ON PAGE 10

As of midnight Monday night, June 18, some feel that the Village of Aberdeen could be guilty of breach of contract with at least three companies and a bond contract for $2.7 million.

A meeting would have been necessary to rescind a 90-day stop-work-order that has been in place since March 16 this year. The order ended all work on the construction of a new water treatment plant until the 90 days ran out at midnight on

June 18.

Council signed contracts with the three businesses for the construction of the new water treatment plant. A verbal contract was signed with Ed Kidston, consultant on the project, while written contracts with Bell Engineering, Moody’s of Dayton and Shinn Brothers Construction were signed by the village.

A purchase option agreement with Annette Mineer, current owner of the property formerly belonging to Louis Bramel, Sr. where two wells have been dug, was also

stopped, pending the outcome of a suit filed by Charles Jerome Dudley (grandson of Bramel, Sr.) challenging Mineer’s ownership of the property.

According to councilman Jay Castle, one of two council members who was adamantly opposed to the stop-work-order, fears that the village may be in legal trouble unless the stop-work order is rescinded.

“I personally thought a special meeting would be, and should be, called by the mayor to rescind the stopCONTINUED ON PAGE 10

G’town actively seeking new administrator, council member

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BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press Tony Applegate served on the Georgetown Village Council for more that 14 years, but recently stepped down after being elected by the Brown County Republican Central Committee to replace the late Commissioner Rick Eagan on the commission.

As a tribute and way of saying thank-you to Applegate for his years of service, Mayor Dale Cahall presented him with a letter of commendation from council during the June 14 council meeting.

Cahall read the commendation aloud, part of which CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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After serving as a Georgetown Council member for more than 14 years, Tony Applegate was presented with a letter of commendation from Mayor Dale Cahall and council during the June 14, 2012 meeting.

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BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press A little over a month after he was found guilty of four counts of Rape at trial, Patrick Boles was sentenced to 15 to 75 years in prison on June 19.

Boles was sentenced to five to 25 years on each of the first three counts to be served consecutively and five to 25 years on the fourth count to be served concurrently.

Since the crimes he was convicted of by a Brown County jury were of a sexual nature, and because they happened in 1991, Boles is

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considered a sexual oriented predator by the State of Ohio.

Upon his release he will have to register with the local sherriff in any place his lives, works or goes to school for 10 years.

Boles faced eight counts of Rape of a Child Under 13.

The jury found him Not Guilty of charges five through eight.

The charges were based on actions committed by Boles in the early 1990’s in Higginsport.

In a press release after the trial, Brown County Prosecutor Jessica Little said “Through no fault of the victim, these offenses were not reported to authorities until many years after they occurred. The victim is now a grown woman, and has suffered severe emotional and mental trauma from adolescence through her entire adult life. Although the evil that was done to her cannot be undone, she has at last received justice.”

Boles was indicted on the charges in March of 2011, with additional charges filed against him in July of that year.

BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press During a June 18, Brown County, War of 1812 bicentennial Flag Raising Ceremony on the Georgetown Courthouse lawn, the village found it’s own special way of showing it’s respect to fallen soldiers and others involved in the War of 1812.

A small group of people stood outside the courthouse and watched the ceremony closely.

The event was hosted by Ned Lodwick, president of the Brown County Historical Society, who opened the ceremony with a brief synopsis of how Brown County was involved in the War of 1812.

“The Carey-Bavis American Legion Post 180 of Georgetown has posted the colors for us here today,” Lodwick began, “We’d like to thank them for that.”

Commissioner Bill Geschwind (organizer of the ceremony) and Judge Margaret Clark raised a 15-Star American Flag as the honor guard presented arms.

Immediately following the flag raising, Doug Green,

county auditor, led the crowd in the singing of the National Anthem. The invocation was then given by American Legion Chaplin Bill Graybill.

Lodwick introduced participants in the event including Commissioners Geschwind and Ralph Jennings, Judge Clark, Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger, Stan Purdy, Auditor Green, and Brown County Prosecutor Jessica Little.

Lodwick told the crowd that the War of 1812 was worth marking in the history of Ohio and Brown County, as well as the nation.

He reminded the crowd that on June 18, 1812, the United States declared war on Great Britain. The war was waged throughout the U.S. for approximately two and a half years.

“That was the first war for our young nation to defend themselves from other nations,” Lodwick said, “It showed the world that the United States of America was to be reckoned with on an international level.”

Lodwick went on to say that Ohio was only nine years CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Boles sentenced to War of 1812 bicentennial flag raising 15-75 years in prison ceremony held at courthouse

Martha B. Jacob/The BroWn CounTy Press

Brown County Commissioner Bill Geschwind and Judge Margaret Clark raise a 15-star American Flag during the War of 1812 bicentennial celebration, held in front of the Brown County Courthouse.

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BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press Dr. Jennifer Wilcox, principal of the Georgetown Elementary School, updated members of the Georgetown Board of Education on June 13 of what changes she would like to be made to the look and content of first grader’s report cards.

After only one year serving as principal, Wilcox, who said her first year has been a very good one and she looks forward to the upcoming year, recommended these changes.

Superintendent Tom Durbin told the board that the ‘Building Leadership Team’ at the elementary school has been meeting on a regular basis, and Dr. Wilcox had a proposal he would like the board to hear and consider approving at the July meeting.

Wilcox handed out a packet of information regarding the plan the team was proposing to the board.

“First let me tell you that this packet holds copies of what the school currently practices regarding first grade report cards,” Wilcox began, “Also in the packet is a copy of the new proposed first grade report card I am here tonight to present.”

Wilcox said the changes came because of continuing discussion over what needed to be improved on from team members. She said one issue was discipline and the other big issue was grading.

“Through our work with the Ohio Appalachian Col-

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Dr. Jennifer Wilcox Georgetown elementary Principal

laborative, Race to the Top, and other agencies,” she said, “they have presented documents that had to do with 15 fixes for broken grades.

“They used examples like ‘student behaviors’ shouldn’t be part of the grading system, which makes sense. You want your grades to reflect what you know and not everything else you’re doing.

“So with this current report card you look at it and see that Johnnie’s report card, in the first quarter, in math, he’s getting an 84, and in reading he’s getting a 75.

“When the parent sees the report card they say their child needs to work on that 75 reading grade. Then the parent works with their child to try and bring that grade up.”

Then Wilcox explained how the new proposed report card would differ from the current card.

“On the proposed report card,” she continued, “You look at language arts, there are several items such as reading fluently and re-tells a story. That’s a little more information. The card actually

shows the parent specifically where the problem area is.”

Wilcox went on to say that all the ideas in the proposal came from the staff at the elementary school and they believe the changes are important and needed. She told the board that Eastern Local Schools and Western Brown Local Schools are already implementing the changes as well as a couple other schools in the area.

“All the first grade staff members agree that this is something to consider,” she added. “And all the other grades agree, too, and they have met to discuss the changes already.

“I think the key to success in these changes is going to be the communication with the parents.”

Wilcox said the parents would be notified about the changes to help them prepare and understand. At that point she asked the board members if they had any questions or concerns over the proposal.

Board member Ray Virost said he thought the new look might confuse parents on how to decipher the new cards because it was a lot to look at.

“The good thing is,” Wilcox said, “they’re already doing this in kindergarten, so it’s not a far stretch.”

She said the cards would literally be a one-two-three ranking system with the key listed on the front of the card.

Board members Jeff Donohoo and Dick Colwell said they liked the idea and felt it was a great improvement over the old style cards.

Brown County real estate taxes are due The second half Brown County real estate tax statements have been mailed. If you have not received your tax statement, please contact the office of Connie Patrick, Brown County Treasurer at (937) 378-6705, (937) 3786177 or our toll free number at (800) 229-6177.

As in the past, you can mail your payment on or before July 6, 2012, (US postmark accepted) or come to the Treasurer’s office located at 800 Mt. Orab Pike Suite 171, Georgetown.

In addition, you may make your payment at the following regional locations during regular banking hours until July 6, 2012: • Citizens Deposit Bank Ripley and Aberdeen, • Fifth Third Bank Georgetown and Russel-

lville, • First Safety Bank Georgetown, • Merchants Bank - Mt. Orab, Georgetown, and Higginsport, National Bank and Trust Georgetown, Mt. Orab and Sardinia, • NCB - Fayetteville, • First State Bank Georgetown, Mt. Orab, and Ripley.

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

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

If you have any questions or problems, please contact

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Eastern seeks input for use of Federal Funds Parents, guardians, and/or other residents of the Eastern Local School District are invited to offer suggestions or comments about the use of Federal Funding which includes Schoolwide Title I, Improve Teacher Quality Title IIA, and Special Education IDEA Part B. Janie Day, Grant/Title Coordinator, will be available from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26 in the Eastern High School Office to accept suggestions/comments. Comments will be accepted in person, by mail to Janie Day, Grant Coordinator, Eastern Local Schools, 11557 US 62 PO Box 49, Sardinia, OH 45171 or by phone at (937) 695-9913.

These funds are intended to supplement state and local funds expended for the education of children. Any comments or suggestions will be considered for incorporation.

Sardinia American Legion July 4 program George A. Lambert, American Legion Post 755, Sardinia, will be conducting an Independence Day Program on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at 6 p.m.

The program will be presented at the Sardinia Veterans and Community park shelter located behind the library on Purdy Road.

Before the program begins, you are invited to join the legion in the picnic shelter to enjoy hot dogs and other treats. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

The board will review the proposal and make their decision at the July meeting.

Durbin said he is in favor of approving the proposal.

In other business at the meeting, Durbin told the board that he felt the time span between this year’s senior class actual graduation and when they got out of school was too long. He asked that for the 2013 graduating class graduation be set for June 2. The board agreed.

Other issues approved by the board included: • approval of the final appropriations for fiscal year 2012; • approval of fiscal year 2012 temporary appropriations; • approve the establishment of the Mabel Adams Nisbet Scholarship Fund as indicated in the last will and testament of James E. Adams; • approve an advance of $8,642 from the general fund into the TIF Grant fund to be repaid when the grant funds are received; • accept a bus bid from Edwin H. Davis and Son, Inc. for the purchase of a 2012 ninety passenger transit bus at a total price of $83,756. (First new bus purchased since 2008); • approve several new, revised and replacement policies; • approve membership renewal for 2012-2013 with the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools; • approve a contract with Western Brown Local Schools for cafeteria supervisor for 60 days; • approve a contract with Brown County Educational Service Center.

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From the desk of Christopher J. Burrows, Superintendent Western Brown Local Schools Strong Schools - Strong Community Many of you may recall, just over 4 decades ago when the Hamersville School District and the Mount Orab School District were forced to consolidate. They found themselves with their backs against the wall trying to find alternatives to keep each respective school district solvent. It eventually became evident that the two districts would benefit greatly from becoming involved in the state funding system.

As a requirement to receive fiscal benefits from the state the taxpayers of both districts had to agree to a 20 mill tax levy. Obviously, this tax issue was successful; hence, the creation of the Western Brown Local School District in 1971.

From that point on the school district has been Christopher J. Burrows, great stewards of the revenue generated from local tax- Superintendent Western Brown payers and from the local and federal governments.

Local Schools The district has never gone to the tax payers asking for any additional operating money since the consolidation in 1971. I have been told by several of the school finance gurus in Ohio that Western Brown is 1 of only 6 schools in the state that has never placed a levy on the ballot for additional tax revenue. To put all of that in perspective, there are 665 school districts in the state that have at one point in time or multiple times had to lean on their tax payers to get them through fiscal shortfalls or to beef up the quality of education they are able to offer in their schools. During the past 40 years, Western Brown has always been able to successfully maintain their quality of educational programs by being fiscally responsible with the dollars generated at the local, state and federal levels.

Last April, Tom Durbin, Interim Superintendent, and I sat down and had several discussions concerning the fiscal future of the school district. He repeatedly emphasized my responsibility to protect and manage expenditures for the sake of WB students and for the overall well being of our entire community. At the time we were talking, discussions were heating up at the federal and state levels concerning school funding and it was clear that many of those dollars Western Brown had been able to rely on for over 40 years would soon be gone. I remember feeling really overwhelmed with this responsibility, looking across the desk at him and asking, “Where in the world do I start preparing for this?” He glanced back across the table, with a half grin responding, “Welcome to the superintendency!” As our discussions continued it was clear to me that I must immediately begin engaging our entire Bronco community in the finances of the district. It became our mission to become transparent with our revenue streams and our expenditures in order to educate our taxpayers and to protect the high quality educational environment our taxpayers invested in.

In the Fall of 2011 we learned that the district would be losing over $1,000,000 in federal stimulus money and an estimated $450,000 in local tax revenue due to decreased property taxes for fiscal year 2013. On top of this we were slated to deficit spend $300,000, leaving us with cash balance of only $250,000. For the average homeowner this seems like a good balance; however, it costs the district nearly $2.2 million to operate each month. To break it down even further that equates to approximately $74,000 per day, of which, 80% of these expenditures are salaries and benefits. Our children deeply depend on the 300 staff members that earn those salaries to provide them a safe, nurturing environment every day. As a result of the aforementioned numbers we sadly lost over 15 full time employees and were forced to reduce services to our students including bussing HS students living within 5 miles of the high school. These reductions were merely enough to keep us out of the red for one school year.

With all of this being said, in May, I took a resolution to the Western Brown Local Schools Board of Education to place an emergency levy on the ballot for this November’s election.

The levy would generate $1.45 million dollars annually for 6 years. This would cost a taxpayer owning a home worth $100,000 only $15 a month, or only 50 cents a day!

There is great pride within our community for the schools. We can no longer depend upon the state and local governments to bail us out; and besides, with dollars from these agencies come strings, strings that want to tell us how to make and when we can make decisions.

With local money we can commit to stronger schools and a stronger community. Our students depend on us to be their gateway to the future. The Western Brown community depends upon us to provide a safe nurturing school system to protect the value of our homes and business.

We are currently looking for people in our community to help champion the levy. There are several ways you can contribute. We have established a levy account and donations are now being accepted. You can make checks payable to WB Levy It Makes $ense. More than monetary donations we need people who believe in the value of education and the mission of the WB School District to serve as points of contact, committee members and committee chairs. I am also in search of people who would be willing to invite me into their homes to discuss the state of the schools. If you are interested in helping in any way please send an email to wbitmakessense@gmail.com.

We know and understand that like any organization we have made mistakes in the past.

We are willing to sit down and meet with any and all that want to help us move beyond our shortcomings and blaze into the future as we prepare students to live in a world that doesn’t even exist yet. In order to build a stronger school system and a stronger community we need YOU! Thanks in advance for your help, support and encouragement.

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Taking A Trip Through Time Sardinia’s J. clark crawford Barber Shop pictured in 1907. the building was on winchester Street, now next to u.S. Bank. this building was moved to the Street Parking area. crawford continued to barber there until the new shop was built in 1914. no identities were available of the people pictured above. the Brown county Press would like to thank Jimmy r. ellis, Sardinia for this submission. ‘Taking a Trip Through Time’ is a feature of the Brown County Press that is supplied by our readers. If you have photos of places within Brown County that are at least 30 years old please feel free to submit them along with some information about the photo to The Brown County Press by email to bcpress@frontier.com or mail them to or drop them off at The Brown County Press 219 South High Street Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154. You will get your picture back. You can also reach us at (937) 444-3441.

Budget disaster looms if we don’t reduce spending The Congressional Budget Office released its long-term budget outlook last week. The report didn’t tell us anything we didn’t already know. In short, the nonpartisan CBO provided us with yet another warning that continuing down our current budget path will result in disaster.

The CBO is concerned about our rising level of debt.

At the end of 2008, federal debt held by the public amounted to 40 percent of Gross Domestic Product (the value of all goods and services produced in the country). That is “a little above the 40-year average of 38 percent,” according to the report. By the end of this fiscal

Jean Schmidt year, debt held by the public will be about 70 percent of GDP – the highest since around the time of World War II. Unfortunately, the nearterm future is going to make matters worse. “The aging of the baby-boom generation portends a significant and sustained increase in the share of the population receiving benefits from Social Security, Medicare, (and) long-term care services fi-

federal debt … underscores the need for large and timely policy changes to put the federal government on a sustainable fiscal course.”

If we don’t stop our deficit spending soon, the United States will face higher interest on the money it’s been borrowing and will have fewer options in responding to the next financial crisis, the CBO said.

The time is now to put the federal budget on a sustainable course. We simply cannot afford to continue throwing money at every problem that arises. I hope President Obama will work with Congress to make the changes necessary to avert a foreseeable budget disaster.

Letters to the Editor

bill saves some $23 billion in taxpayer dollars, this is a bill for all Ohioans.

The centerpiece of the bill’s reform and deficit reduction efforts is an overhaul of the farm safety net, modeled on a bill I introduced last year with Republican Senator Thune- called the Aggregate Risk and Revenue Management Program (ARRM). Our proposal and the 2012 farm bill eliminate the existing network of direct farm support programs in favor of a less expensive, market-oriented safety net that will kick in only when times are tough. With this bill, the era of direct payments – and paying farmers for crops regardless of need or market conditions – is over. The farm bill makes simple commonsense reforms. The bill also limits the amount of farm program payments any individual can receive.

While directing $23 billion to deficit reduction, the 2012 farm bill also supports the biobased-products industry and continued investment that can create jobs in Ohio.

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Hall responds to accusations Dear Editor, First let me thank you for your overwhelming support in my recent run for State Senate. After a hard fought, yet positive campaign, Joe Uecker won by less than 200 votes. Between Joe and I, Brown County gave me 85 percent of the vote. Your confidence is truly appreciated.

Recently, it has been reported that the Brown County Board of Elections is under investigation because of Election Day procedures. Leaders in the Democratic Party have accused me of being the source. I was aware of these irregularities on Election Day. It involved voters that wanted to switch political parties. Brown County Board of Elections had instructed their poll workers to require the voter to sign an affidavit in order to vote, if you wanted a ballot for the party in which you

were not registered. The Secretary of State had instructed county boards not to use the affidavit. Before noon on Election Day, my campaign asked the Brown County Board of Elections to immediately suspend the use of the form. After calling the Secretary of State, they did stop requiring the voter to sign the form. Did their actions disenfranchise voters? Did it cost me votes? I am extremely confident that it did. Did it cost me the election? Absolutely not! I have never and I repeat never said that it did.

Democrats on the Board of Elections have accused me of being immature and ‘sour grapes’. No one from my campaign leadership, my family, or I, contacted the Secretary of State. I would have filed a complaint before the official count if I had wanted to go down that road. I did not!

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nanced by Medicaid,” the CBO said. “Moreover, per capita spending for health care is likely to continue rising faster than spending per person on other goods and services.” In other words, if we maintain our current policies, the federal debt held by the public will reach 200 percent of GDP by 2037.

Since President Obama took office in 2009, federal spending has gone up by approximately 25 percent each year – and the federal government has run annual deficits of more than $1 trillion for the last four years. In that same time, total federal debt has grown by some $4 trillion. According to the CBO, “the explosive path of

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Joe and I ran an extremely hard fought, aggressive campaign, but I do not remember a single time that either one of us spoke a negative word about each other. Losing by 180 votes is hard, but not nearly as hard as having some of the Democrats from my home county making accusations against me that are simply not true.

As chairman of the Brown County Republican Party, I would also like to address accusations against the Republican members of the Board of Elections.

When openings arise at the Board of Elections office, it is the responsibility of the political party for those openings to recruit qualified candidates. Currently there are two Republican positions open. With the retirement of Deputy Director Kathy Long, we started looking for good candidates. It is my belief that the Deputy Director should first and foremost have experience with communication and customer service.

I do not feel it is a pre-requisite to have worked in the Board of Elections office to ‘move up’. The Republican board members are simply doing their job.

The Democrats on the Board of Elections said that we must hire from within.

As a business owner, I believe it is common sense to do an open search for any position. This would also include any ‘in house’ candidates. While the Democrats throw stones at the Republicans, they did not follow their own rationale when we hired the Director a few years ago. By what they have said, the only candidate would have been the current Democrat clerk at the time, who had sev-

eral years of experience, and she was not even considered. Seems like they have different rules when they are hiring a Democrat than a Republican. I encourage the board to look at ALL applicants, take into consideration the Republican Central Committee recommendation, and hire the best person. I was a sitting member of the Board of Elections when the director was hired and we did not try to manipulate the Democrats. We would expect the same consideration.

Currently the Board of Elections is looking for a Republican Clerk and Republican Deputy Director.

Anyone with interest should talk with the Board of Elections office in Georgetown. I personally know all four current board members. I am sure the Board of Elections will supervise a fair election in the fall, hire two qualified Republican employees, and work tirelessly to make Brown County proud.

Paul Hall

Church appreciates help Dear Editor, The members of West Fork Baptist Church would like to thank the customers of Mt. Orab Kroger for their generosity during the past Christmas season. Your generosity to the Free Store Food Pantry amounted to more than $2400.00. Again we say Thank You! Bill Collett, Pastor West Fork Baptist Church

Well, I don't think people should be on drugs to begin with, so a law like that might help, if they enforce it.

Nancy Smith, Williamsburg

Yes I do think they should be drug tested, I work hard for my money and I get tested, and I think they should too.

Ashley Attinger, Mt. Orab

Yes, they should be drug tested if their getting government assistance. It might help with all the drug abuse.

Nicole Gardner, Mt. Orab

Anyone receiving government assistance should be drug tested, I also feel that government officials should be drug tested.

Ken Scott, Mt. Orab

I don't see a thing wrong with testing anyone who gets any kind of assistance.

Gary Moore Pricetown

I agree that they should be drug tested...wholeheartedly.

Sandra Martin, Sardinia

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With one in seven Ohio jobs connected to agriculture, it’s obvious just how vital farming is to our state.

That’s one of the reasons I’m honored to represent our state’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities as Ohio’s first Senator on the Agriculture Committee in more than four decades. Over the last year, as part of my “Grown in Ohio” listening tour, I’ve had the opportunity to hear directly from farmers, business leaders, and community officials about how we can reform our agriculture policy so that it's more responsive to the needs of farmers and rural communities and fairer to taxpayers.

That’s why I’m fighting to pass the 2012 farm bill, which reflects locally-identified priorities of Ohio’s rural communities, bolsters Ohio’s number one industry to create jobs, and strengthens our economy while reducing the deficit.

Reauthorized only once every five years, the farm bill offers an opportunity to adjust our farm, food, conservation and rural policies. In addition to continuing natural resource conservation and investments in nutrition, this farm bill includes the most significant reforms to farm policy in decades. It eliminates more than 100 duplicative programs and authorizations, and takes steps to crack down on fraud and abuse to make sure only those who are eligible for benefits receive them. And because this deficit-reducing

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BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press The Barcodes Band will be the featured performers at the Saturday, June 30 Mt. Orab Music in the Park Concert, which begins at 6:30 p.m. and runs until 10 p.m.

The Barcodes offer a blend of rock, pop and disco music from Poison to The Black Eyed Peas, KC and the Sunshine Band to Adele, Billy Idol to The Killers and Joan Jett to Pink.

Band members include Devin Kennedy, SJ Turner, Brady Liming, Todd Griffin and Matt Vaughn, the voice of the Barcodes.

Music in the park coordinator Woody Whittington

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the “Barcodes” Band will be the guest performers June 30 at the Mt. orab Music in the Park concert. everyone from the community is invited to attend this free event.

said the Barcodes were one of the most popular bands to play at the park last year and people are looking forward

to their return Saturday night.

“We’ve been having great crowds at our last few

shows,” Whittington said, “and we anticipate the Barcodes drawing even more people to the concert.”

Whittington would like to thank everyone for supporting the concerts and hope they will continue to bring their lawn chairs and enjoy the free show.

As in the past, the event will include a split-the-pot, with proceeds going to help pay for a new structure to be built for the performers.

Whittington said he would also appreciate it if everyone would bring at least one canned good to the concert to be donated to the local food pantry.

For more information, Whittington can be reached as (937) 444-2916.

Volunteers needed for therapeutic riding programs Ohio Therapeutic Horsemanship is looking for volunteers to help with the therapeutic riding programs on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and on Saturday mornings. Ohio Therapeutic Horsemanship (OTH) is a non-profit therapeutic horsemanship program, which encourages Healing through Horses and creates a supportive and dynamic environ-

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Through the use of the horse, physical, psychological, cognitive, behavioral, and communicational goals are achieved and personal strengths are emphasized. If you are interested in helping please contact Sabrina Mignerey at 937-213-3344.

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Kasich approves additional money to feed hungry Ohio children Recent funding from Governor John R. Kasich will provide a weekend’s worth of meals to 10,000 Ohio children for 10 weeks, including over 200 children who participate in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Children, ages 18 and under, are currently receiving free lunches, provided by Highland County

Community Action and Lynchburg Clay Local Schools thru the SFSP. “Now we can send food home with these children every Friday to ensure that they are eating healthy over the weekend”, reports Tianna Sammons, Executive Assistant for HCCAO. “We are extremely grateful for Governor Kasich’s

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This is a partnership of the Governor’s Office of FaithBased and Community Initiatives, the Ohio Department of Education and Ohio’s foodbanks who will partner with Summer Food Service Program sponsors, including HCCAO and Lynchburg Clay, in targeted areas to distribute the meals from June 15 through August 3rd.

Lynchburg-Clay Local Schools is providing free nutritious sack lunches to children during the summer as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program.

There are no income requirements, and any child under 18 may come and eat. Lunch is prepared at the Elementary Building and served by

trained volunteers, Monday thru Friday.

Plus, each weekend meal includes: Two pre-packed breakfast meals, Four prepacked lunch/dinner meals, One white milk and One chocolate milk. The weekend meals will be distributed to any child to age 18, every Friday, at all Summer Lunch Program sites.

Locally you can go to Buford Community Church from 12-12:30 p.m. located at 819 Greenbush Road East.

For more information call Mary Washburn at 364-9119 or to discuss how you can help provide fun activities for your children this summer.

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Infested wood left when truck broke down June 15

BY Kristin Bednarski The Brown County Press Members of the Asian Longhorned Beetle Citizens' Cooperative, as well as Bethel residents, are growing concerned about how infested tree removals are being handled by contractors working for the United States Department of Agriculture

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

Bill Skvarla, team coordinator for the ALB cooperative, said several residents noticed that contractors had left a pile of infested wood close to where it was removed near Bick Primary School in Bethel June 15.

Skvarla said the pile sat there for more than 24 hours before contractors removed the wood and took it to the chipping site.

“They left an enormous pile of lumber,” Skvarla said.

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being pushed out, and (the wood) was sitting out among other trees that weren't infested.”

Nancy McCarthy, also a member of the cooperative, said she and her husband, Michael, noticed the heavily infested wood and couldn't understand why it had been left.

“It is heavily infested wood, and it is over six feet tall,” McCarthy said about the pile. “There were lots and lots of trees next to this pile of wood.”

McCarthy said the wood had obvious signs of tunneling as well as egg sites, exit holes and frass.

“That is the disturbing

part,” she said. “You can tell fresh frass from old frass.

That is a giveaway that underneath it there is a bug trying to emerge.”

McCarthy said they spread the word about the pile of lumber that had been left, and several people posted photos of the pile on the ALB Cooperative Facebook page.

“Clearly they watch our Facebook page because on Father's Day, in the rain, they sent people out to move it,” McCarthy said.

McCarthy said instead of taking the wood to be chipped, however, contractors moved the wood to another location and left it in the truck.

Amelia woman killed in Bethel car crash Crash on BethelHygiene Road Staff Report The Brown County Press A 21-year-old Amelia woman was killed in a car crash on Bethel-Hygiene Road in an accident that Ohio State Highway Patrol officers believe occurred on June 15.

Police responded to the accident at approximately 10:30 a.m. June 16 where they found a vehicle off the side of the road.

According to a release form the Ohio State Highway Patrol, preliminary investigation revealed that Heather Batchler, 21, was traveling east on Bethel Hygiene Road in a 1994 Nissan Altima.

The vehicle traveled off the right side of the road in a curve and continued across and off the left side of the road where it overturned in a creek.

The vehicle was partially submerged in water and Batchler sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

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It appeared that Batchler was wearing her seatbelt at the time of the accident.

Lieutenant Wayne Price, commander of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Batavia post, said they believe the crash occurred June 15, however he said the vehicle was hidden behind both a tree line and a bank.

“We are still piecing it all together,” Price said about the investigation.

He said the crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Rhonda Santos, public information officer for USDAAPHIS, said contractors that were in charge of removing the infested trees informed officials that their truck had broken down in the process of removing the wood June 15.

“The contractor's truck broke down on Friday so the load was left until Monday morning, and the truck was repaired to remove it,” Santos said.

Santos said they cannot predict when there will be an equipment failure, and the contractor is responsible for removing the wood.

“Typically, once trees are removed, they are brought to

the disposal yard that same day,” Santos said.

She said USDA-APHIS officials are working with the contractor to mitigate any failure in getting the wood to the chip yard in the future.

“Once the tree has been removed and brought to the chipping yard it needs to be chipped within 48 hours once it arrives there,” Santos said.

Santos did not believe there was a high risk for beetles to spread from the infested wood to surrounding trees during the time it was left.

“We have not seen an actual beetle yet in the field,” Santos said. “The risk was low.”

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Narcotics suspect arrested

by Winchester officers, K9 On June 16, 2012 at approximately 11 p.m. Chief Caudill and his police canine Kilo along with Officer Brent James of the Winchester Police Department were out on patrol in the Village of Winchester performing drug interdiction. Kilo is an Ohio Certified narcotics detection canine along with his handler Chief Caudill.

Kilo and Chief Caudill stopped a black GMC truck for a loud exhaust, this being an equipment violation with the assistance of Officer Brent James.

The driver was advised the Winchester Police Department is committed to drug interdiction on the roadways and all locations within the Village of Winchester. Therefore, Winchester Police Department’s canine Kilo will be walking around the vehicle during this traffic stop.

While the canine was walking around the vehicle he indicated on both the driver and passenger doors of the vehicle as he is trained to do when he smells the presence of an odor of a narcotic.

The driver was asked to exit his vehicle as both officers continued the investigation of the traffic stop continued pursuant to the indication of canine Kilo.

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narcotics found during a vehicle check for equipment violation.

During the course of the investigation of the stop the driver did advise police that he did in fact have some illegal drugs in the vehicle which was marihuana.

On completion of the investigation numerous narcotics were found in the vehicle to include methamphetamine and marihuana. These items were also packaged individually and this would allow them to be distributed separately and sold illegally.

The driver of the vehicle was interviewed after all of the contraband was removed from the vehicle. He provided police with his statement of facts.

The items will be sent to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification for analysis and when provided the results the suspect will be prosecuted in the Adams County Court of Common Pleas.

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The Brown County Press - Sunday, June 24, 2012 - Page 7

Joseph West Cowgill, 91

Gladys V. Fisher, 85

Kaden Elijah Cahall, infant

Joseph West Cowgill, 91, of the New Petersburg Community, died Monday June 4, 2012.

He spent his entire life on the family farm, being born there February 28, 1921 the son of the late Parker W. and Olive West Cowgill. Being raised on the farm with his siblings, he eventually met Ruth Ross, and on June 26, 1955 they were married in Friendsville, Tenn. They continued life on the farm raising five children there.

He was a lifelong farmer in the New Petersburg Community and a lifelong member of the Fall Creek Friends Church.

He was a 1939 graduate of Greenfield McClain High School; a veteran of the United States Army serving during W.W. II; a Golden Eagle Member of 71 years belonging to the Greenfield Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1325; and former Central Committee Member of the Republican Party.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 57 years, Ruth Ross Cowgill; children, Joseph (Cheryl) Cowgill of Hillsboro, Retta (John) Short of Lynchburg, Roberta (Mitchell) Karnes of Hillsboro, and Ramona Cowgill of Hillsboro; son-in-law Peter Joseph Kelly II of Hillsboro; grandchildren, Brittany (Erik) Ackels, Brandon Cowgill, Ashley Cowgill, Nicole (B.J.) Oberrecht, Sean (Misty Thiel) Short, Katie (Casey) Basford, P.J. Kelly, Garrett Karnes, and Derek Karnes, great grandchildren, Ella Ackels and Brady Ackels, Brayden Oberrecht and Colton Short, and one on-theway; brothers Jack (Nancy) Cowgill of Hillsboro and Paul (Millie) Cowgill of Naples, Flor., and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter Ronda Kelly; and sister Mary Jean Cowgill.

Services were held Friday, June 8, 2012 at the Fall Creek Friends Church where H. Scott Latimer officiated. Burial followed in the Stringtown Cemetery.

Memorial donations are directed to the Fall Creek Friends Church, 11345 Karnes Road, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 The Turner & Son Funeral Home, Hillsboro, served the family.

Gladys V. Fisher, 85, Cincinnati, Oh., formerly of Russellville, passed away Thursday June 14, 2012.

She was born Nov 27, 1926, in Williamsburg, Oh., the daughter of the late Richard B. Prine and Nettie Mae Christman. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bethlehem Church of Christ.

Besides her parents, Gladys was preceded in death by her husband Cletis Fisher, 3 brothers; Clement, Ira and Joseph Prine, 4 sisters; Martha Gelter, Ruth Courts, Marie Lindsey, infant sister Mary, 1 granddaughter; Ashley Fisher and daughter in law Kimberley Fisher.

Surviving her is 4 sons; Kenneth (Minnie) Fisher, Winchester, Dennis (Barbara) Fisher, Lynchburg, Randy Fisher, Harrison, Steve (Robin) Fisher, Amelia, 3 daughters; Pam Gossett of Cincinnati, Sandra (Ray) Butt, Georgetown, Janelle Fisher and Rachel Imler of Portsmouth, 25 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and special friend Cliff Hahn of Bethel.

Services were held Monday June 18, 2012 where Tom Claibourn officiated. Burial followed at the Linwood Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Bethlehem Church of Christ, 505 Bethlehem Rd, Winchester, OH 45697 The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.

Kaden Elijah Cahall, infant son of Jarad and Angel Cahall of Batavia, died Wednesday, June 13, 2012.

In addition to his parents, Kaden is survived by his older brother, Liam Cahall; his grandparents - Todd and Crystal Cahall of Ripley, great grandparents - Jane Cahall of Ripley, Carol Roberts of Georgetown, Jack Stamper of Maineville, and Joyce and Harold Hutchinson of Hillsboro.

He was preceded in death by his great grandfather, Bayne Cahall and his uncle, Todd Bayne Cahall.

Services were held on Friday, June 15, 2012 at Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley, where Rev. Wayne Reveal officiated.

The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.

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Roger Lee Ridener, 70 Roger Lee Ridener, 70, Georgetown, died Thursday, June 14, 2012.

Roger was born February 20, 1942 in Revelo, Ky., the son of the late Balford and Georgia (Watters) Ridener. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother – Bobby C. Ridener and one sister – Thelma Grisham.

He was retired from the Ford Motor Company after thirty-one years of service and a member Assembly of God Church in Bethel.

Mr. Ridener is survived by his wife of fifty-one years – Rinda (Walker) Ridener; five children – Marleen Ridener of Hamersville, Kathy Ridener and Elaine Ridener both of Bethel, Terry Ridener and wife Kim if Williamsburg, and Robert Ridener and wife Judy of Bethel, fourteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Services were held Monday, June 18, 2012. Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown.

The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

Velcie Eileen McKenzie, 64 Velcie Eileen McKenzie, 64 of Ripley, Oh., died Sunday, June 17, 2012.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Bethel Pentecostal Church of God in Bethel.

Mrs. McKenzie was born March 5, 1948 in Brown County, the daughter of the late William and Gladys (Schuler) Flaugher.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Shirley Thomas McKenzie; one son, Robert Lee McKenzie; three brothers Harry Schuler, Jim Flaugher and Leslie “Pinky” Flaugher.

Mrs. McKenzie is survived by three daughters Bessie Hinson of Russellville, Mary Davenport of Ripley, and Peggy Nolen of Vanceburg, Ky.; two sons - Thomas McKenzie and James McKenzie, both of Ripley; six grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; two sisters Viola Sluder of Hamersville, and Brenda Green of Higginsport, six brothers - George Flaugher of Felicity, Billy “Bimbo” Flaugher of Higginsport, Freddie Flaugher of Hamersville, Mike Flaugher of Ripley, John Flaugher of Aberdeen, and Frank Flaugher of Ripley, many nieces, nephews and friends.

Services were held on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 where Rev. Larry Baker officiated.

Interment followed the funeral service in Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley.

The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.

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Margaret (nee Foster) Rogers, 88 Margaret (nee Foster) Rogers, 88 of Mt. Orab, died on Saturday, June 16, 2012.

She was born on January 16, 1924 in McCreary Co., Ky., to the late Edward Dennis and Bertha Lee (Perkins) Foster. Besides her parents she was also preceded in death by brothers, Donald (Catherine) Foster, Dennis (Becky) Foster, Linville (Janet) Foster, sisters, Mae (Orville) Courch, Mary (Stan) Sluder, Mona (Terry) Daly.

She is survived by her husband, Rudolph Rogers; son, Ronald (Sherry) Rogers, Mt. Orab, grandsons, Chris (Laura) Rogers, Mt. Orab, Brett (Julie) Rogers, Mt. Orab, great-grandchildren, Ashley Rogers, Mt. Orab, "Special" Grandchildren, Susan Goldfuss, Shari Lee McGowan, Richard Back; Sisters, Maude Foster of Mt. Carmel, Edna Foster of Mt. Carmel, Wilma Weist of Mt. Carmel. Survived by many nieces, nephews and good friends to share in our loss.

Services were held on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 where Max Burris and Don White officiated. Burial was in Mt. Orab Cemetery.

Memorial donations in Margaret's memory may be made to the Batavia Church of God, 2451 Straight Street, Batavia, OH 45102.

The Egbert Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

Robert Penny, 63, Hamersville, Oh., died Monday, May 21, 2012.

Robert was born on November 11, 1948.

Mr. Penny retired from Smurfit Stone Container Corp.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Opal Lee Penny (née Donell) and a sister, Letta Louise Penny.

He was the beloved husband of Carolyn A. Penny (née Nichols) of Hamersville, loving father of Debra L. (Allen) Fancher of Hamersville, Robert A. (René) Penny of Hamersville, Timothy S. (Jennye) Penny of Georgetown, and Brian K. (Tuesday) Nichols of Hamersville, caring grandfather of Brandon A. Penny, Dochie N. Fields, Ashley N. Penny, Jantzen E. Snow, Zachary D. L. Fields, Hailey P. M. Penny, Bailey M. Nichols, Shelby A. Nichols and Allison R. Fancher; cherished son of Virgil V. Penny of Hamersville; dear brother of Virgil Lee (Sharon) Penny of Georgetown, Dorothy Penny of Hamersville, Linda (Dwayne) Newberry of Mt. Orab, Dorlene (Jake) Fields of Mt. Orab, Rose (Roger) Barber of Mt. Orab, and Joanne (Dale) Barber of Mt. Orab, also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-inlaw and his beloved dog, Max. Services were held Friday, May 25, 2012 followed by interment at Mt. Orab Cemetery.

The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

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Raymond H. Fiscus, 73 Raymond H. Fiscus, 73, Bethel, died June 14, 2012.

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Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 2 greatgrandchildren.

Services were Tuesday June 19, 2012.

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Milton Adrian Jordan, 86 Milton Adrian Jordan, 86, died Wednesday, June 13, 2012.

Milton was a World War II veteran, 12th Armored Division at the Battle of the Bulge. Member of D.A.V. and American Legion Post 755.

He leaves behind his wife, Stella, 3 daughters, Molly (James) DeFosse, Joy (Fred) Peck, Barbara (Larry) Downing, 1 son, Richard (Sharon) Jordan, 15 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren.

Services were Monday, June 18, 2012 at Peace Lutheran Church, Arnheim followed by burial in Peace Lutheran Cemetery.

The Beam-Fender Funeral Home, Sardinia, served the family.

Retirees meet for breakfast Brown County General Hospital, (now the Southwest Regional Medical Center) retirees and former employees will meet for breakfast at Lake Manor Restaurant on Tuesday, June 26 at 9 a.m.

Brown County seniors to meet The Brown County Senior Citizens will meet on Wednesday, June 27th at the American Legion Hall in Georgetown. Potluck luncheon at 12 noon will be followed by a favorite entertainment, Danny Pride and his Band. All are welcome to attend.

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.

Hear the live music from local bands.

Visit our crafts and vendors.

Spin the BIG WHEEL and other games.

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EVIL Romans 16: 17-19: “Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.” Evil is not necessarily complicated. You would not think that you could put the word good in connection with the word evil. But what he is saying is that it is good, simple and easy to understand how to detect evil. Notice what he says in verse 20: “And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen” There are times when people think that the devil will defeat them and they can not make any progress. I remember when we were building the building that we are in now that a gentleman, who is no longer with us, told Brother House that we would have to be careful because when we get in a building program the devil will give us trouble. Brother House responded by telling him that was not new to us, that we are not ignorant of the devil’s devices. We know what he is going to do. That is what the Bible is saying here, that is it good to be wise in that matter and that God will bruise Satan under your feet shortly. There are a lot of things that are of the devil, no doubt about it. But the church has the power of God and the power of God is much greater than the power of Satan! The Bible says in I John 4:4: “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.” That is why Paul states here in verse 17 of Romans 16: “...mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.”

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Sometimes people wonder about the causes. They think that there are things that are not necessary and things that God did that we would not have to have. I do not know why God made mosquitoes! I have never

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liked them very much but I know that He did create them.

Maybe to torment us sometimes when we need it! But there are other reasons, I am sure, that I do not know of.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 states: “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” The same goes for causes. There is a time to every purpose here on earth.

The definition for the word cause is: a reason for action or condition. There has to be a reason for action. Now remember that there are both good causes and bad. Paul is talking about evil causes. He said to avoid people who stir up evil causes by using good words and fair speeches. Back in Genesis God told Abraham to leave his kindred and go to the land He told him of. Abraham did not do it. And people wonder why Abraham was 100 and Sarah was 90 before she gave birth to Isaac! It was simply because Abraham did not obey when he was first told. There was a time to that purpose and Abraham failed to do it.

Therefore his blessing was put on hold. That applies to us also!

There is a right time to do what God wants accomplished even if you do not understand it or even want it. You are not to try to prevent something by stirring up trouble in the church just because you do not think it is necessary. That is evilness.

Satan might be using you and you might just be going against God’s wishes. You might reap the repercussions, putting your blessings on hold. Before voicing your opinions try praying about it; let God do the guiding, not you. That is always the best approach to any problem. If you are not causing the problem, stay away from those who are! If you are, maybe you should consider that you just might be bucking God and you might want to ask for forgiveness!

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Hamersville native retires from City of Tacoma Carl Hawkins’ career with the City of Tacoma, Washington started in 1994. He has held positions in Purchasing, IT, and Mail Services.

Carl grew up in Hamersville, where he graduated from Hamersville High School in 1968 and Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in food technology. He later earned a Master of Arts in management from Webster University.

Before coming to Tacoma Public Utilities, Carl served 20 years as a Quartermaster Officer in the U.S. Army, with tours in the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Korea, and Germany. While stationed in North Carolina, he served as a paratrooper, completing 43 military jumps. He retired from the Army in 1992 with a rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

“I’m looking forward to spending lots of time with my three wonderful children and spouses, Mark (Kelly), Kathy (Casey) & Laura and six fun-loving grandsons,” said Carl. His immediate plans are to spend long 7day weekends with family

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jet skiing and boating on the waters of Lake Washington.

Besides his frequent visits to Hamersville, he plans to visit the Netherlands, Belgium, England and the Canary Islands.

Carl is the son of Charles and Rita Hawkins of Hamersville, brother of George Hawkins, Cincinnati, Steve Hawkins, Circleville, Leonard Hawkins, Fayetteville, NC; Karen Denman, Batavia, Mary K. Hiler, Lake Waynoka, and Lois Richendollar, Lake Waynoka.

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and Eileen (Roberts) Breuer of Mason, Ron Roberts of Delaware, OH; Tom and Darlene (Hicks) Kieffer of Sardinia; Beverly (Wylie) Wallace of Mt. Orab; Bill and Mary (Donohoo) Goodpastor of Milford; Don Donohoo of Eastgate; Rev. Herbert and Shirley Hicks of Zanesville, OH; Joyce (Hicks) Maco of Goshen; Faye and Lannie Matthews of Mason, OH; Linda Matthews, Joyce Matthews and Rosa Nell McDonald of Cookville, TN; James and Judy (Wylie) Burns of Mt. Orab; James and Sandra (Hawk) Adams of Fayetteville, Bob and Lilias (Moon) Folan of Goshen, Carolyn and Bari Courts, Rosemary and Todd Courts of Eastgate; Matt and Lesley Folan of Loveland, Jim and Lori Mullarkey of Louisville, KY; David and Rita (Courts) Potrafke and Karyn (Potrafke) Byrd of Cincinnati; Janna & Fred Bruce of Mason, OH; Joyce

Mt. Nebo UMC to hold VBS Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church will be holding Vacation Bible School (VBS) on Thursday and Friday, June 28 and 29 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The theme for this years VBS is “Rocky Point Lighthouse - Where kids shine God's light"based on the Bible verse: "The Lord lights up my darkness."(2 Samuel 22:29) Our new two day program

huntington hotshots work at the ohio river sweep.

June 16 - The Ohio River Sweep met at Aberdeen Park at 9 a.m. Kay Marshall Chairman of the sweep at Aberdeen location was there to speak to the member about the importance of this project and explain the rules of what you are to do in case you find something that needs documented and specially disposed of. She also advised that each participate received a T-shirt. Travis Eichner passed out release forms for the members and parents to sign for participation.

June 30 - Officer and Scrapbooking Clinic at Aberdeen Methodist Church at 5 p.m. Misty and Megan will be hosting this clinic to help the Officers organize their books and help with the members Scrapbooking projects.

July 4 - The Baby Show meet at the Aberdeen Green Space at 10 a.m. (we are not selling pop this year how-

ever we will be selling glow sticks and other trinkets!). If you gathered Sponsors than all money needs to be turned in to Katie at the Baby Show! JW Curtis made the motion to allow Gerlinda Shelton $100.00 to use to purchase the Fourth of July trinkets to sell. Travis Eichner seconded the motion.

Everyone voted and the motion passed.

July 13-14 - Longs Retreat Campout (if you don't want to stay 2 nights than you can come up on the July 14, just stop in the office for a pass. You need to let Rick, Lynn or Katie know you plan on attending and how many are with you.)

July 14 - Feeder Calves Tag In 7-9:30 a.m. at the a Brown County Fairgrounds July 19 - County Judging for Creative Writing, Dept.

7, Clothing and Foods. If you want to go to State for Shooting Sports you will be judged at this time also.

August 5 - The Taste of Fizzelville. (more info will be provided at next meeting).

At next meeting we will be voting on Queen and King candidates (for ages 15-18 as of January1 of current year) Industry Representative Candidates for ages 15-18 as of January 1 except for Beef Queen which is 16-18. You can run for more than one!

The Aberdeen Fire Dept. are selling bricks to help fund the building of the foundation for the Beam from the World Trade Center. More information will be provide at the next meeting.

Next meeting will be held at Rick and Lynn Kragler house located at 2266 State Rte. 763 on July 10, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.

Travis Eichner made the motion to adjourn the meeting. JW Curtis seconded the motion.

Meeting adjourned.

Mt. Nebo homecoming set for today Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church will celebrate 177 years of ministry by inviting the community to join them for Homecoming Sunday on Sunday, June 24, 2012.

The day will include combining their two morning worship services into one 10:30 a.m. service.

The Mt. Nebo band will lead the music playing many of the old time worship songs. Everyone is invited to stay afterwards for a carry-in dinner.

Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church is located at 11693 State Route 774.

For more information please call the church office at (937) 379-1225 or visit www.mtneboumcoh.com

Moon family has reunion books available The Moon family and related families met for lunch at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Eastgate followed by a reunion of family and friends at the Veterans Memorial Park in Eastgate on Saturday, May 26, 2012 of Memorial Day weekend.

Gene Courts gave a talk about Leonard Moon (18451913) and Lavina (Kennedy) Moon (18491929) and their 10 children and their families. Some of the representatives of those families in attendance at the Reunion were: Janet (Moon) Shaffer from Cincinnati and friend Wayne Stout; Barbara (Stratton) Cahall of Mt. Orab; John and Joyce (Moon) Beatty of Athens, AL; Freda (Moon) Ely of Brownsburg, IN; David and Marietta (Cornetet) Dunn of Sardinia, Donald and Phyllis Hauke of Sardinia; Melanie (Hauke) Hawk and Marcy (Hauke) Christophel of Sardinia; Lois (Mowrey) Mitchell of Milford; George

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will offer great Biblical teaching, lots of fun times and also some really great surprises.

On Friday, June 29 there will be a picnic at 12 p.m. followed by the closing/award program.

Call the church office at (937) 379-1225 for more information.

The church is located at 11693 St. Rt. 774 Bethel.

and Gene Courts of Venice, FL and numerous grandkids of these families.

A book on the Moon Family, Early History and Ohio Heritage, tracking the history of this early Brown County family has been written and available by calling Beverly Wallace in Mt. Orab, phone (937) 444-2148 or Rita Potrafke in Eastgate at (513) 947-9423 or e-mail Gene Courts at mgcourts@comcast.net.

4-H dog show fun match set There will be a Brown County Junior Fair 4-H Dog Show fun match on Saturday, June 30, at 1 p.m., at the Brown Country Fairgrounds.

The show is open to any 2011 dog project member.

Registration will begin at 12 p.m. Cost is $7.00 for the first class with each dog and $5.00 for each additional class with the same dog.

Ribbons will be awarded for places 1st-5th in each class and special high point trophies awarded as well.

Obedience, showmanship, you and your dog, and rally will all be competitive classes with brace and free style as exhibition only.

For more information please contact Shay Cunningham at (513) 265-4470 or by email at cunningham3857@gmail.com

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F’ville eighth graders visit Vietnam war Memorial on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, Joe huber, Fayetteville class of ‘59 and Commander of VFw Post 5920 (not pictured) along with the Fayetteville 8th graders, class of 2016, laid a wreath at the Vietnam war Memorial panel of Charles h. Crawford, class of ‘59. Crawford is the only member of Fayetteville high school who was killed in Vietnam. Pictured is the Fayetteville class of 2016, also not pictured are Assistant Principle Tim Carlier and class sponsor Marci schaefer.

Bethel Frieda Figgins retires from church Mt. Orab Post Office staff of the Mt. Orab holds revival PostTheOffice would like to 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.

announce the retirement of Frieda Figgins. Figgins has worked for the United State Postal Service for 22 years.

Her excellent service and pleasant personality have been greatly appreciated by her co-workers and the Mt. Orab community.

We wish her well in her retirement.

Figgins last day of service at the Mt. Orab Post Office will be Friday, June 29, 2012. Please stop in and wish her well

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randie and Jean Bolender, russellville, announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Ashley h. Bolender to scott r. Grazilla, son of robert and Kathy Grazilla, hillsboro. Ashley is a 2001 graduate of eastern Brown high school, a 2005 graduate of Morehead state university and a 2006 graduate of the Miami Valley hospital Dietetic Internship. she is employed as a registered Dietitian by highland District hospital in hillsboro. scott is a 1993 graduate of Fairfield Local high school and attended southern state Community College. he is employed by Timber Tech in wilmington. Ashley is the granddaughter of elizabeth and the late Joseph holton, ripley and roberta and the late Louis Bolender, russellville. scott is the grandson of Anna newman Cline, wilmington, and the late edwin newman and the late Andrew and Agnes Grazilla. A July wedding is planned.

The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Ashley and Scott on their upcoming nuptials.

On June 12, 2012 the Huntington Hotshots held their meeting at the Ripley Community Park.

The meeting was promptly called to order by President Michael Oberschlake. The 4H pledge was lead by Travis Eichner, Pledge of Allegiance lead by Johannah Fisher, and The Lords Prayer lead by Alyssa Doyle. Committee Reports - Joy Oberschlake the T-shirt advisor passed out order forms for T-shirts to those who wanted to order them forms and money were due at the end of the meeting.

Officer Reports- Savannah Doyle gave her Energy report on "Solar Energy", Jennifer Eichner gave her Health Report on " What to do if you get a bee sting" and "Sun Protection", JW Curtis advised the club that he had submitted an article in The Brown County Press that it should be published soon, and Travis Eichner gave his Enviromental /Litter Report on " What Metals the Adams Brown Recycling Center will Buy". We had a member give her demonstration Savannah Doyle taught everyone how to do Oragomi.

Remember members there all only 2 more meetings to get the demonstrations done! This is very important otherwise you will be responsible for paying $20 dollars for the exhibitor pass. There are several dates to remember:

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Jackson Junior Farmers clean flower bed on May 29 the Jackson Junior Farmers 4-h Club cleaned out the old eastern Middle school flower bed. They pulled weeds, planted flowers, and mulched. They are thankful for the donation of the mulch. The members that participated in this community service activity were Ashley Allen, Dustin yockey, Austin rau, Jerah Lynch, and Laramie wells.

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eastern students go to state science Day eastern Middle school students, Paetyn Kaesheimer (7th grade) and Marcus silcox (8th grade) participated in the 64th annual state science Day on May 5, 2012 at the ohio state university in Columbus, ohio. state science Day is a significant event in the academic lives of these young students. state science Day prepares students for success in college and in the 21st century workplace through project-based, real world learning. each of these students brought their science fair projects to the competition. Kaesheimer's project was titled, "oral Bacteria" and silcox's project was titled, "which Method of Producing hydroelectricity works More efficiently?". Both students received an excellent rating on their projects.

mild weather through the use of open windows.

Christopher Burrows, Superintendent, is extremely pleased on a monthly basis with the avoided cost. “I want to reemphasize that these results would not be possible without the sacrifice and commitment of our entire staff. There have been multiple days that comfort was somewhat compromised and everyone kept pressing on as normal. Everyone understands that efficiencies save programs, services and people. We want the tax payers of our community to know that we are doing everything within our power to stretch their dollars as far as we can. The implementation of the Energy Education Program has allowed for us to do exactly that. We are looking forward to the continued efficiencies and savings the program brings.”

Grade 10 – Kiersten Adkins, Kourtney Bruton*, Kaitlyn Bentley, James Burns, Mackenzi Carrington, Elijah Cochran, Dakota Colliver, Ieshia Croswait, Jackie Davis*, Cain DeBord, Breanna Dyer, Clinton Evans, Trey Foster, Alicia Gifford, Cheyenne Gilliam, Antonio Hill, Isis Hill, Douglas Johnson, Dawnya Keith, Devin Kern, Rayvenn Kern, Allison Kistler, Trevor Lewis, Hannah Lillich, Layne Lucas, Connor McKenney, Morgan Meranda, Morgan Ott, Sabrina Parker, Trenton Poe, Missy Purvis, Autumn Rhoten, Caitlyn Richey, Lauren Ring*, Michele Schmidt, Allison Smith, Amber Snider, Cassandra Starrett, Jesse Steinman,Vinny Strickland, Meranda Sullivan, Samantha Updike, Kylie Watson, Clayton Wenninger*, Emily Werring, Chloe Whaley, Becca Whitaker*, Kara White, Bruce-Derrick Williams, Jerod Young Grade 9 – Morgan Cowdrey, Jake Cropper, Kelly Cunningham, Darienne Doss, Ally Dowd, Kennedy Ecker, Carlee Ellis, Morgan Fletcher, Morgan Gast, Jessica Griffith, Mariah Harvey, Veronica Johnson, Jordan Kattine, Clinton McElroy, Aaron McFerron, Ashley McKinney, Haley Meranda, Jacob Miller, Jessie Mootz*, Allison Newberry, Tanner Pack, Mollie Reed, Kasey Spires*, Savanna Swartz, ShaLane VanWinkle,

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RULH High School releases honor roll Following is the 4th nine weeks honor roll for RipleyUnion-Lewis-Huntington High School: 9th Grade "A" Honor Roll: Morgan Bahnsen, Baylee Bingaman, Shaunee Bruce, Loren Gast, Jessica Grayson, Mariah Haitz, Adam Kreutzer, Joshua Malott, Tre Ogletree, Haley Payne, Zac Proctor, Christian Wright 9th Grade "A/B" Honor Roll: Sahara Amiott, Alayna Blackburn, Daniel Campbell, Jordan Carpenter, Rachel Chinn, Daryl Day, Jon Dunn, Logan Dunn, Dillian England, Joseph Garver, Taylor Grippa, Sierra Hackney, Hunter Hamilton, Madeline Henry, Logan Klump, Dayanara Lung, Ryan Poole, Christian Schwallie, Jonathan Staggs, Myrtle Strange, Stacey White 10th Grade "A" Honor Roll: Kelci Bowling, Jared Cluxton, J.J. Fletcher, Bryce Hill, Alexis McCray, Connor McKisson, Jannea Messer, Tyler Planck, Miranda Shawgo, Caitie Vaughn 10th Grade "A/B" Honor Roll: Kristin Bolar, Jesse Cannon, Krystiana Hutchin-

son, Kyler Johnson, Kayla Linville, Paige McDaniel, Cameron Moran, Hagan Ormes, Laine Parker, Tyler Schulz, Kari Spires, Patrick Taylor, Bethany Thomas, Samantha Woods, Madison Wright 11th Grade "A" Honor Roll: Jaclyn Applegate, Krista Frazier, Brooke Horton, Olivia Kendrick, McKenna Koewler, Brianna Payne, Katelyn Phillips, Laken Wallingford, Lexie Wallingford 11th Grade "A/B" Honor Roll: Dakota Amiott, Dylan Arnett, Tori Boone, Jessica Garrison, Brad Kirschner, Cassi Myers, Niya Royal, Morgan Wright 12th Grade "A" Honor Roll: Destiney Amiott, Alex Connor, Brandon Connor, Catibeth Frye, Kelly Germann, Lydia Hamilton, Carly Hauser, Anne Meeker, Mariah Powell, Logan Tull 12th Grade "A/B" Honor Roll: Mindy Armour, Savanna Brown, Michael Caproni, Briana Covert, Sebastian Daulton, Jasmyne England, Rusty Hughes, N'Kayla Merchant, Riley Saelens, Alyssa Senters, Courtney Smith, Kristi Stropes, Peter Yeager

Matthew Williams*, Megan Williams Grade 8 – Ethan Alexander, Allison Bailey, Kelsey Crawford, Cheyenne Dunseith, Sierra Evans, Kelsey Gleason, Shelby Griffith, Kiley Hyde, Lorrin Hrack*, Bailey Johnson*, Sariah Jones, Chad Lambert, Darla McKinzie, Kelsey Miller, Amanda Poff, Kalamity Spencer, Cierra Young Grade 7 – Zachary Bentley, Ashley Bilbrey, Mariah Bonar, Ashley Brandenburg, Alexis Cahall, Sydney Carrington, Blake Colliver, Britney Davis, Christopher Dietrick*, Elisha Dean, Lexi Drake, Alexandria Graves, Alex Harvey, Tanner Householder, Kimberly Johnson*, Cheyenne Kirk, Cheyenne Kirlik, Olivia Kistler, Greg Laws, Kylee Leggett, Taylor McKinney, Christina Pew, Lydia Powell, Emmalee Rockey, Gracie Rust, Zachary Shouse, Joanna Siemianowski, Abigail Stapleton, Summer Stewart, Piper Tomlin, Dakota Turner, Solomon Underwood, Britney Vail

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wells graduates from Msu Matthew wells, son of Larry and Linda wells of russellville, graduated from Morehead state university, on May 12, 2012 with a Bachelor of Applied engineering Technology degree. wells is a 2008 graduate of eastern high school and a 2009 graduate of southern state Community College with an Associate of science degree.

WC announces Spring 2012 Dean’s List Several area residents have been named to the Wilmington College Dean’s List for the 2012 spring semester.

To be eligible for the Dean’s List honor, a student must be enrolled full time and maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Area residents named to the Dean’s List from main campus are: ADAMS COUNTY PEEBLES – Brittany J. Williams, sophomore.

SEAMAN – Shelby L. Jones, junior.

WINCHESTER – Ashley N. Clark, junior.

BROWN COUNTY BLANCHESTER – Jacob M. Boehm, sophomore (4.0); Jeffery D. Williams, senior.

FAYETTEVILLE – Kristin M. Finkbeiner, senior (4.0); Michael J. McCafferty, senior (4.0).

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henry shares loves of reading with hamersville second graders Linda henry, retired western Brown teacher, was storyteller of the Month for May. Linda shared her love of reading with hamersville second graders by showing them the different kinds of books she likes to read. she brought examples of biographies, fiction, and nonfiction. she summarized some of the books to spark the children's interest. Then Linda read the book, round Trip by Ann Jonas. round Trip is about taking a trip to the city with black and white illustrations and descriptive words that uniquely depict the countryside and the city. Following the reading of round Trip, Linda gave each student a decorated pencil as a gift. hamersville school second graders and teachers truly appreciated Linda henry taking time out of her busy schedule to be our storyteller of the Month. Thank you, Linda for the pencils!

Georgetown Jr-Sr High School fourth quarter honor roll Georgetown Jr-Sr High School principal, Perianne Germann, is pleased to announce the students in grades 7-12 who achieved Honor Roll status for the 4th quarter. To achieve Honor Roll status, students must attain a grade point average of 3.30 (B+) for the 4th quarter.

Students who received all A’s (4.0 GPA) are named to the Principal’s Honor Roll.

These students are indicated with an asterisk.

Grade 12 – Morgan Alexander*, Chelsea Bradley, Casey Carter*, Jake Carpenter, Taylor Caudill, Carlee Clark, Brandon Crawford, Zane Dixon, Travis Gilreath, Jacob Johnson, Nicholas Johnson, Hannah Jones*, Whitney Kistler*, Courtney Koehler, Heather Mason, Emily Pittman, Alicia Richmond, Cecilia Schwartz*, Crystal Sellers, Elani Sininger, Dylan Taylor, Evan Turner*, Tanner Turner, Holly VanKeuren, Austin West* Grade 11 – Adrianna Boothby, Cody Burton, Destiny Cox, Tom Cropper, Kyle Damen*, Jesus Fernandez*, Janson Florence, Caty Fussnecker*, Kylie Gleason, Sydney Helbling, Kaelyn Jordan, Jesse Kidwell*, Veronica Lawrence, Nathan Lewis, Nicholas Lewis, Taylor Linkous, Logan Lucas, Paige Luck, Nick McAfee, Hannah Mount, Madison Pack, Austin Rust, Quin Sandlin, Jennifer Wardlow, Bradley Zurbuch

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Western Brown Local Schools administration announced today that the system has saved more than $111,590 since the inception of its energy conservation and management program by cutting consumption by 19.6%.

“We have been very aggressive in our conservation efforts and are ahead of where we thought we would be at this point in the program. Many of the decisions we have made have been unconventional as compared to what has been done in the past. The lower utility bills are directly attributable to the sacrifices our staff and students have made,” said Roger Taylor, Energy Education Specialist.

In the month of April alone the district avoided $22,000, a 30% reduction compared to April 2011, by not using any HVAC and taking advantage of the

HAMERSVILLE – Emily L. Fite, senior.

MOUNT ORAB – Julia K. Baker, junior; Daniel D. Hutchens, senior.

RIPLEY – Bradley J. Hamilton, sophomore.

CLERMONT COUNTY BATAVIA – Cain A. McCoy, junior; Paul G. Wilson, senior.

BETHEL – Keegan A. Martin, senior; Kaitlyn J. Slack, sophomore.

CINCINNATI (45244) – Chad A. Hirschauer, senior (4.0).

GOSHEN – Jacob B. Davis, senior; Jessica J. Tickle, senior (4.0).

LOVELAND – Joshua A. Kincaid , senior; Jessica M. Veite, senior (4.0); Adam J. Combs, sophomore (4.0).

MOUNT ORAB – Angelica F. Zugg, senior.

PLEASANT PLAIN – Anna L. Foote, senior; Colleen E. Foote, senior; Brittany N. Gibbons, senior.

McRoberts accepted into UC’s Accelerated Master’s Program in Nursing Sara McRoberts, a 2007 graduate of Western Brown High School and a March 2012 graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, was recently accepted into the UC’s Accelerated Master’s Program in Nursing.

She plans to use these degrees for a career in International Public Health where she will travel national and globally to work hands on to research and implement health policies in troubled regions.

McRoberts, 23, is the daughter of Lee and Delores McRoberts of Mt. Orab.

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Colton Townley.

Fifth grade - Ryan Craig, Glen Friend, and Reagan Henderson.

Sixth grade - Mackenzi Bridges, Sierra Darlington, Corey Erbe, and Jordan Hunley.

Seventh grade - Alexandria Cadwell, Kasey Canter, and Gabe O’Hara.

Eighth Grade - Jordan Baugus, Cody Hanson, Logan Hunley, Katie Johns, Delanie Sharp, Brandon York, Brooke York, and Noah Young.

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Chatfield College announces Spring 2012 Deans List The following Brown County residents, listed by community, have been named to the Spring 2012 Deans List at Chatfield College.

Fayetteville Ian Adams, Ryan Burnett, Danielle Caldwell, Tia Marie Case, Donna Honchell, Kaitlyn Howard, Samantha Julian, Kelly Murray, Stephen Pappas, Cheyenne Ramey, Melissa Roades, John Talley, Katherine Weathers, Jennifer Wiederhold, John Wood.

Georgetown - Krisse Franklin, Danielle Marino.

Hamersville - Megan Debord Hensley.

Mt. Orab - Sara Arthon, Ashley Baker, Hannah Dunn, Bradley Jones, Leah Niehaus, Samantha Nuss, Vicky Osborne, Bryan Phillips, Molly Pritchard, Shirlann Vogel.

Russellville - Zoe Doss.

Sardinia - Amanda Clark, Blake Frye, Ryan Frye, Avery Morgan, Patience Phelan.

For more information, visit the website, at www.chatfield.edu, call 513-875-3344 or email admissions@chatfield.edu.

H’ville students achieve perfect attendance We would like to congratulate the following students for having perfect attendance for the 2011-2012 school year.

First grade - Paige Friend, Phoenix Newland, and Peyton Schadle.

Second grade - Matt Friend, Kalisa Jennings, Parker Lauders, and Luke Woodruff.

Third grade - Samantha Cadwell and Gary Powell.

Fourth grade - Ryan Cooper, Rosie Dean, Skyler Hammons-Mofford, Erin Morgan, Kerina Pollitt, and

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h’ville 8th graders receive nancy Jewell Citizenship Award Two eighth grade students at hamersville elementary and Middle school were recipients of the nancy Jewell Citizenship Award. They were emma wells and Logan hunley. This award is given to students who have been a student at hamersville as seventh and eighth graders, who are responsible, helpful to fellow students, faculty, and staff, and gives time willingly with 100% effort. emma is the daughter of Marc & Tracy wells and Logan is the son of Bryan and stefanie hunley.

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DaviD Dugan Estimating Nutrient Removal of Wheat Straw With wheat harvest started here in Southern Ohio, I thought this article that appeared in this week’s C.O.R.N. newsletter was timely information. I often get calls in the offices about the price of hay and straw.

This might be a good place to get started with the value of straw. The article was written

by OSU Extension Educators Bruce Clevenger, Ed Lentz, and Glen Arnold.

Wheat straw is in high demand across all of Ohio for a variety of reasons, including a steady to growing demand, fewer acres devoted to wheat production, or lack of planting opportunity in the fall of 2011. What is the value of the nutrients being removed when straw is baled? This is an important question to ask when deciding whether to leave the straw in the field or bale it for sale at a later time.

A good wheat crop will yield between 1.0 and 1.2 tons of straw per acre on a dry matter basis. Dr. Robert Mullen reported in previous newsletters that a ton of wheat straw would provide approximately 11 pounds of N, 3 pounds of P2O5 and 20 pounds of K2O. While a laboratory analysis would be most accurate and can account for weather and other factors that occurred this year, these would be legitimate numbers to use as estimation.

Most of the nutrient value is potash, some as N, and little as phosphorus. On June 18, 2012, a northwest Ohio

co-op has the following inseason prices: Potash (0-060) cost $619-$645 per ton and DAP (18-46-0) was priced at $645-672 per ton.

Besides providing nutrients, straw has value as organic matter to soil, but it is difficult to determine the dollar value for it. Removal of straw does lower soil potash levels, but a soil test should be done to accurately estimate future crop availability.

Ohio markets can be helpful on determining a potential price for straw. The Mount Hope Auction on June 13, 2012 reported wheat straw selling at $145-$165 per ton for small square bales. The Yoder & Frey Auction in Archbold reported the June 11, 2012 results of straw bale prices of unidentified weight of $1.20 - $3.60 per bale.

Dates to Remember Estate Planning Workshop - June 28, July 26, August 9 and September 13 at Southern State Community College in Fincastle. The classes will begin at 6:00 p.m. each night and be completed around 9:00 p.m. The registration material available at the Adams, Brown and Highland County Extension offices.

SOACDF Meetings - Program changes for the Southern Ohio Agricultural and Community Development Foundation (Tobacco Foundation) will be discussed for the 2012-13 year on Wednesday, July 18, at 1:30 p.m. at the South Campus of Southern State Community College in Fincastle. A second opportunity will be held on Tuesday, July 24, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cherry Fork Community Center. If these dates do not work, you may want to look at the July 12 meeting in Lucasville. This is also a 6:30 p.m. meeting held at the USDA Service Center located on SR 104.

90 day stop-work-order ends, a’deen awaits repercussions CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 work-order and get this project back on track,” Castle stated in a phone interview.

“I am a paralegal and I’ve been researching the legality of what four members of council have done, and I believe these are legally binding contracts with these companies and the village is in breach of the contracts.”

Castle added that whether or not council wants or doesn’t want a new water plant is irrelevant. He said the fact is contracts have been signed and they must be honored.

“These four council members who wanted the stopwork-order have come up with every kind of excuse you can imagine for stoping this project,” Castle added.

“First they said the purchase of the property where the wells were dug wasn’t legal.

That wasn’t true.

“Then it was a problem with an access road to the property, that wasn’t true.

Now I understand they say the vote on getting the bond for the project wasn’t legal.

But these are nothing but excuses. The vote most certainly was legal.”

Castle said that Council-

woman Billie Eitel was instrumental in stopping the work on the project, but added that she, too, voted to suspend the rules on obtaining the bond. But the vote was a majority vote, 4-to-1, to approve the bond purchase.

“This is all a mess,” he added, “and this is not going to end well for our village.”

In an interview with former council member Bob Hutchison, who was on the board when contracts were signed on the project, he said that he was bewildered as to why the current council would stop the project the way it has.

“This new water treatment plant was a win/win for the Village of Aberdeen,” Hutchison said. “This was a good thing, and I hate seeing it get so messed up.”

Hutchison added that if council continues doing what it’s doing the person holding the bonds for the project could appoint an administrator and build the plant themselves then collect all the money from the plant for the next 27 years.

“This all comes down to the private stinginess of certain council members,”

Hutchison added. “No one can ‘not pay’ their bills, or they’re going to get sued or go to jail. It was a mistake to stop this work and council was wrong to do what they did.”

In a phone interview with Councilwoman Eitel, she said she has not been notified of any meeting being called to rescind the stop-workorder. It takes three council members or the mayor to call a special meeting.

She said that she had a lot of confidence in the new village solicitor, David Grimes, and added that he is aware of and on top of the situation.

She also said that nearly all the work that has been done in digging the wells on the property and has been paid for, even though the village does not yet own the property.

“Not a single shovel has been put to the ground on the new water treatment plant,” Eitel said. “We are getting invoices where these companies are wanting paid for future work they have planned for the plant. They want to store up items for the construction. So, the way I see it, the village has not broken any contracts.”

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 uled to begin soon next to the middle school, which would be a much needed improvement for students being dropped off at the school.

“Actually, drop-offs will now enter the school through the back door,” Burrows said, “and students riding busses will enter through the side door. We think this is going to be a real change and help with the congested areas.”

He added that improvements at the bus garage were also nearing completion.

Before entering into executive session the board approved the following

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Jacob Brown, an officer in the War of 1812.

Lodwick asked for a moment of silence to honor all those who fought for America during the War of 1812.

“Let us not forget all those brave men and women then, and all those today, who stand ready to defend around the globe,” Lodwick said solemnly.

A benediction was given

by Chaplin Graybill, who reminded everyone that ‘Freedom in not Free.’ The benediction was followed by a 21-gun salute to the fallen and the playing of Taps by a member of the American Legion.

Lodwick thanked everyone for coming out and for remembering.

teria supervisor) to share her services with Georgetown Exempted village School District, saving WB nearly $7,000.

The board also approved a speech service agreement, the final list of the graduating class of 2012 and the permanent appropriations for 2012 and permanent appropriations for 2013.

The student handbook was also approved by the board for the upcoming school year.

Jina Bohl, director of curriculum and instruction at WB, briefly discussed the teacher data teams and how well the program is going in the schools.

g’town actively seeking new administrator, new council member CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 stated that as a council member Applegate showed... ‘...dedication in service to the community was paramount to carrying out the duties of his position as council member, and it is fitting and proper that we honor the wisdom, vision, willingness and longevity of our most senior member, Mr. Tony Applegate...’

Applegate thanked council and, when asked about taking his seat in the commissioner’s office, he said he would be sworn-in in a couple of weeks. Applegate then took a seat in the audience and observed the rest of the meeting from the other side of the table.

Immediately following the presentation to Applegate, Cahall recognized visitors seated in the audience.

Among those in attendance were several residents expressing a desire to be considered for the vacant council seat.

Mayor Cahall thanked everyone for their interest in the seat and asked that they each put their request in writing and give it to him or fiscal officer Jinny Colwell so that there was some record of their interest.

Fire Chief Joey Rockey told council that things in his department had temporarily slowed down for a while but the volume was back up and his department is, unfortunately, ahead of last year in untimely fires.

He also reported to council that his department was not having any equipment problems but that they were going through some administrative changes and some officers were due for promotions.

He said he was having some issues with firefighters who could work during the daytime hours but he was trying to work it out.

In other business at the meeting, Councilman Steve Triplett, chair of the personnel committee, reported that his committee had developed a strategy for hiring a new village administrator to replace retiring administrator, Kelly Jones.

“With Kelly leaving in August we decided we need to

war of 1812 bicentennial flag raising ceremony held at courthouse CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 old when President Madison signed the declaration of war.

“Brown County was not formed until 1819,” he continued. “The men and women who lived in the eastern portion of Clermont County and the Western portion of Adams County would eventually become Brown County.

“Men like William Dixon (and) Cornelius Washburn, who had built the first cabin in Brown County, served with Simon Kenton as scouts and were present at the Battle of Tames, where Tecumseh was killed.”

Lodwick did not speak long but briefly told how the war progressed in Ohio and how Brown County was named after Major General

employment hires: • Shannon Day for special needs home instructor; • Genda Pope for Education Management Information System (EMIS) registrar, 10 additional days extended service, total 20; • list of supplemental contracts; • all WB teachers, Brown County Educational Service Center teachers and sub teachers as tutors and home instructors; • substitute bus drivers list; • substitute custodians list; •county and WB substitute aides list; • supplemental contract with Stella Schneider (cafe-

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Asian Longhorned Beetle Eradication of this tree destroying insect will not happen overnight or in a single year. It will take time, and unfortunately we will see many trees taken down as part of the process. For those people in the area of Clermont County that have lived the last year dealing with this issue, they are probably hoping that they can wake up from the nightmare soon.

However, it will take time to get this done.

It will take some time, but it will also take cooperation from everyone. Regardless if you have already been affected, or could be in the future, we all need to make a real effort to stop the spread of this bug. The bug by itself does not move very far. The bug moves with help from people.

DON’T HELP THEM MOVE!!!!

Do not move firewood.

Do not move any wood products that could be an avenue for these bugs to move. The next thing is that we need to be on the lookout for these bugs and report any and ALL findings of bugs that match the description. There are other beetles that look similar, so have someone make a positive ID if you find something. They will continue to spread to more areas if they go unreported. Call 855-2526450 to report any findings that you think might be Asian Longhorn Beetle.

These insects that are not native to the United States will feed on several species of trees. The favorites for the beetles include all of the maples, Boxelder, Elm, Willow, Horsechestnut, and Buckeye. There are more host species, but these are the most common. Birch and Sycamore are the next level of host trees. Information about ALB is available at the OSU Extension Offices.

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The honor guard from the Carey-Bavis american Legion Post 180, georgetown stand at attention as ‘Taps’ is softly played behind them in honor of all those americans who have fallen defending their country.

move as quickly as possible, in order to get someone in here to spend some time with Kelly,” Triplett said. “It’s likely that this person will have a job and they will have to give two weeks notice.”

Triplett said an ad had run in the paper asking that applications be sent to the mayors office or dropped off. He also said that a search committee had been chosen to review all the applicants.

The mayor told council that at least 11 applications had already been received for the administrator’s position.

Deadline for submission of applications was set for Tuesday, June 19. Mayor Cahall stated that a decision should be made at the June 28 council meeting.

Cahall added that he hoped those in the community wishing to be on council, replacing Applegate, would get their applications in as soon as possible and hoped to have him/her seated by the end of the month.

In a report from Police Chief Buddy Coburn, he said that Lt. Rob Freeland took a report of two checks stolen from an individual on North Water Street which had been cashed at the First Safety Bank. The bank had a video of the suspects cashing the check.

“Officer Freeland was able to identify the suspects and broadcast was put out for them,” Chief Coburn said.

“Later that morning I recognized the suspects crossing the street and Officer Freeland and I took them in for questioning.”

Chief Coburn said he obtained confessions on the theft and forgery and also found that one of the suspects was identified as being a wanted felon from Hamilton County.

Three adult females were arrested and charged with several felony counts.

Coburn also reported that Ptl. Vicky Coburn took a report from a woman in Georgetown who was concerned that her daughter was

getting involved with an unknown male she had been texting. The girl was only 14 years old and the man she was texting was 23 years old.

“It was obvious from the messages that the male suspect was attempting to meet with the young girl and had even attempted to get her to sneak out of her residence,” Coburn added. “After working things out we planned a meeting place with the 23 year old, only he wasn’t going to meet the young girl.”

Coburn said that Joshua Kilgore, 23, of Bethel was arrested and charged with two counts of importuning, both felonies of the fourth degree, and one count of contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.

Administrator Jones submitted his report to council informing them of the following updates: • progress was being made on removing or repairing unsafe structures; • work was continuing on the Possum Run Project; • design plans for the Town Run Project was progressing; • June 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. was set for HHW (household-hazardous waste) Days at the recycling center and tire amnesty day was set for August 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the recycling center; • a night time Georgetown outage day has been scheduled by the village and Duke Energy for June 28 beginning at 11 p.m. and electricity should be restored by 5 a.m. the next day; • a new/used 1999 International dump truck has been purchased for the water department; • work on the ball fields will start the week of June 20.

• and he requested an executive session to discuss land acquisition negotiations.

Council also discussed plans for surveillance cameras to be placed near the new statue of President Grant, which was recently set near the courthouse.

Farm policy that’s better for farmers, fairer to taxpayers CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Ohio’s small towns and rural communities, and generating a link between agriculture and manufacturing.

Last September at OSU, I held a roundtable with Ohio’s biobased leaders to discuss the need for an Ohioled, U.S. biobased industry.

Ideas from this roundtable helped establish the “Grow it here, Make it Here” initiative, which has been included in the farm bill and will help create new market opportunities for Ohio farmers and some 130 biobased manufacturers in our state.

Similarly, many Ohio farmers explained to me that they see opportunities for growth right in state, selling to Ohioans who want to buy Ohio-grown and Ohio-made goods. These comments contributed to my Local Farms, Foods and Jobs Act, which would forge closer

links between Ohio producers and consumers by addressing production, aggregation, marketing, and distribution needs. The bill would also improve consumer access to healthy, fresh food with support for technology and direct sales and many components of my bill are included in the farm bill.

Since our nation’s food and agriculture policy affects all Americans every day, it is crucial to ensure that the 2012 farm bill creates jobs, and provides economic relief to those in need. The 2012 farm bill is a bipartisan reform bill that saves taxpayers billions of dollars while maintaining investments in the economy, the environment, and public health.

There is no excuse to delay its passage. We must act swiftly to pass the 2012 farm bill.

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John Chapman, a.k.a.

Johnny Appleseed, will be in Ripley, on Friday, July 13, 2012 on the back lawn and alley of the Ripley Museum at 219 N. Second Street, as part of the Ripley Friends of the Library annual potluck event.

The lawn will be open at 5:30 p.m., dinner will start at 6 p.m., with the performance at 6:45 p.m. The Friends will be providing the ‘meat and potatoes’, drinks and dishware part of the meal, and we ask that our guests bring a side to share with everyone. This program is free and open to the public, and very family-oriented program.

Johnny Appleseed has some stories to tell and some apple seedlings to sell. He plans to tell you something about how he got started, where he has been, and where he hopes to be going. John loves good company. That is why I know he will be pleased to see you there.

John Chapman planted his first nurseries in Pennsylvania and/or western New York. His journeys continued through Ohio, Virginia (West Virginia today), Indiana, Michigan and Illinois. He preached a non-vi-

olent message in a violent time. He was a friend of the Indians, the children, and all the people moving west. His apple seedlings helped the new arrivals develop the land, pay their taxes, and earn “permanency.” Be prepared to participate as he tells some truth and some tall tale fiction about his life journey west.

Without a doubt, John was an eccentric. The pot may be a myth but his big heart is a fact.

His good cheer, funny stories, and a lifetime of helping others make him a hero for all times. History is always discriminatory. It leaves out a lot of worthy people. The fact that Johnny is remembered so fondly by so many after so much time says a lot about our culture and our values today.

Hank Fincken will be Johnny. He has performed as John Chapman over one thousand times, starting in 1982, traveling throughout the country and even in South America.

He has the endorsement of The Johnny Appleseed Foundation and has performed as Johnny at the Governor’s mansion in Columbus and twice for the Ohio Humanities Council’s summer Chautauqua.

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken announces summer bonus bucks giveaway Enter by July 20 for a chance to win $3,000 To celebrate summertime and creating new memories with family and friends, Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken is offering a Summertime Bonus Bucks Giveaway for customers to enter to win $3,000. The promotion will begin June 18 and continue through July 20, with the winner chosen just in time for that last summer vacation or family reunion.

“Lee’s has been built around the idea of family and we hope our lucky winner can use the cash to plan some

summertime fun with their family,” said Lori Seering, vice president of marketing for Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken. “The Summertime Bonus Bucks Giveaway is an opportunity to show our appreciation to all our loyal customers and offer some cash for a last-minute getaway.”

Entrants are encouraged to visit http://leesbonusbucks.com to fill out the entry form. At the conclusion of the entry period, one lucky winner will be randomly selected for the $3,000 prize.

For more information about the Giveaway, including rules and regulations, visit http://leesbonusbucks.com.

Team meeting in Mt. Orab

The Brown County Opiate Coalition is holding a meeting Tuesday, June 26 at JC’s Place in Mt. Orab at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to establish a community drug prevention team. Individuals who are interested in becoming part of this effort are invited to attend. For questions please call (937) 378-3504.

Georgetown church holds informational sessions 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, Georgetown • 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

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Congresswoman Jean Schmidt will honor a World War II veteran and two brothers who served in the Vietnam War by presenting the Adams County residents with medals earned for their military service. The medals will be presented during two

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separate ceremonies Friday, June 15.

The men requested Congresswoman Schmidt’s help in obtaining the commendations. “On behalf of a grateful nation and the United States Congress, I am happy to present this long-overdue

recognition to these gentlemen,” she said.

Arthur and Charles Abrams, brothers who served in the Navy at the same time but aboard different ships during the Vietnam War, will receive their medals during a 10:45 a.m.

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Congresswoman Schmidt will present Army veteran Russell Pollitt, 86, with the medals he earned in World War II during a ceremony at

noon at Veterans Memorial Park, corner of Fifth Street and Jack Roush Way (Main Street) in Manchester.

The public is welcome to attend both events.

Arthur and Charles Abrams entered active duty service on the same day: November 12, 1963. Arthur Abrams was a fireman and boiler technician assigned to the USS Colonial, where he spent nearly his entire hitch.

He participated in three conflicts against enemy forces.

Arthur Abrams was honorably discharged from the Navy on October 30, 1967.

Charles Abrams was assigned to the USS Constellation, where he worked in the aviation department. He was honorably discharged on November 30, 1967.

Arthur Abrams, 68, of Peebles will be presented with: the National Defense Service Medal; the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars (indicating participation in three major conflicts with enemy forces); and the Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960 device. Charles Abrams, 67, of Peebles will be presented with: the National Defense Service Medal; the Vietnam Service Medal; the Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon; and the Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960 device.

The awards Pollitt received for serving in World War II were lost in his travels before he got home – except for a tattered Purple Heart ribbon. In addition to a new Purple Heart Award, he will be presented with: the Bronze Star; the Good Conduct Medal; the EuropeanAfrican-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two bronze star attachments (indicating participation in two major conflicts with enemy forces); the World War II Victory Medal; the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany clasp; the Combat Infantryman Badge 1st Award;

the World War II Honorable Service Lapel Button; and the Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar. Born in Manchester on May 9, 1926, Pollitt graduated from Manchester High School in May 1944. He tried to volunteer for the military but was rejected because of poor eyesight. After Pollitt moved to Dayton to begin work for Frigidaire, Uncle Sam changed his mind and drafted him. He was issued two pairs of glasses and sent to basic training at Camp Walters in Texas. He and other troops soon shipped out to Europe on the Queen Mary.

Pollitt was attached to the 8th Armored Division of the 58th Armored Infantry during the Battle of the Bulge.

While in Holland, Pollitt was assigned to a three-man machine gun crew. A 90-millimeter mortar shell killed his two crewmates, and Pollitt suffered a head injury and other shrapnel wounds. He was treated at several hospitals before ending up in Paris, where he was given a clean uniform and sent back to his unit.

He continued to fight until the end of the war. Private 1st Class Pollitt was honorably discharged on July 4, 1946. He returned to Ohio and helped his dad in his mechanic’s garage in Manchester. He later became owner and operator of the Buckeye carryout in Aberdeen in Brown County, and he was a farmer until his retirement.

Pollitt served as the fire chief of Manchester from 1957 to 1962, and he was a school bus driver for 17 years.

Pollitt is a member of the Manchester Matthew Carter American Legion Post 325, the Richard L. Dryden Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8287, and the Disabled American Veterans.

Pollitt has three sons: Bobby, Timmy, and Rusty, who live out of the area.

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Rep. Bubp announces house passage of scrap metal legislation State Representative Danny Bubp (R-West Union) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 193, which makes changes to the law governing scrap metal dealers and bulk merchandise dealers.

Specifically, Senate Bill 193 would amend sections of the Ohio Revised Code to ensure that scrap metal dealers and bulk merchandise dealers maintain an accurate log of containers purchased or received for a minimum period of one year after the date the dealer purchased or received the containers.

Under this new bill, scrap metal dealers must take a photograph of each article purchased or received by the dealer and of each person who sells or otherwise gives the dealer the article to protect from scrap metal theft.

Furthermore, it prohibits a scrap dealer from purchasing or receiving an article from a person who refuses to allow the dealer to take the required photograph.

“According to information on metal theft insurance

claims given by the National Insurance Crime Bureau, Ohio leads the nation in scrap metal theft,” said Representative Bubp. “Criminals turn to scrap metal theft for fast cash often to buy drugs, vandalizing property in the process. Although scrap metal theft is a difficult crime to combat, Senate Bill 193 will aid law enforcement in combating the problem.”

With this legislation, if the dealer does not follow the proper procedures for purchasing or receiving scrap metal the dealer is guilty of a third degree misdemeanor. If a dealer does not follow the proper procedures, the dealer is guilty of a third degree misdemeanor.

Furthermore, if the dealer violates the photograph requirements more than twice or fails to comply with other provisions of the law two or more times, the dealer is guilty of a first degree misdemeanor.

Senate Bill 193, which passed both the Senate and House Chambers, will now be sent to Governor Kasich for his signature.

The Brown County Chamber of Commerce is planning a Business Expo to highlight the services and products available in Brown County. The Expo will be open to the public and feature restaurants and services from all sections of the county and include a job fair.

It will be at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center on Thursday August 2 from 4-7.

“We are going to showcase all parts of our county and each community,” said Teresa Pfeffer of US Bank, Sardinia and Expo Committee Chair. “Our goal is to be different from the fair and we want to highlight the businesses here in our backyard.”

“How many times have you heard someone say, ‘I didn’t know they were here in Brown County’? That is what we want to bring to light. We want to let everyone know the variety of services and products that are available here in Brown County,” she added.

Tim McKeown, Chamber Chairman of the Board said “This is part of our new buy local program and we have had a great response so far.

There are openings for about 45 businesses to display at the expo and about half are spoken for already and we are just now taking applications.”

More information is available at the Chamber office, at 937-378-4784

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With the spring sports season ending with a strong showing by local track and field athletes, it is of little surprise that those runners and throwers led the way in honorees at the annual Southern Buckeye Conference Spring Sports Banquet on May 22 at Hamersville School.

All three local athletes who advanced to the OHSAA Track Championships on June 1-2 were honored as their respective division’s performer of the year.

Western Brown’s Mack Tudor was named the American Division Field Event Person of the Year while Georgetown’s Nick McAfee (Runner of the Year) and Jess Adamson (Field Event Person of the Year) each earned honors in the National Division.

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track coach Chad Sexton was the lone local coach to earn Coach of the Year honors as he guided the Broncos to th e American Division track title.

Meanwhile, several local athletes were named to the First or Second Team All-League in their respective sports and divisions.

The honorees are listed below by sport: •Boys Track and Field: First Team: Spencer Howard, Chase Latham, Jake Lawson, Michael Lindsey, Sean Massey, Brady Patrick, Gage Perkins, Rich Pride, Zach Siemer and Mack Tudor (Western Brown). Jess Adamson, Jake Cro pper, Tom Cropper, Kyle Damen, Antonio Hill, D.J. Latham, Logan Lucas, Nick McAfee and BruceDerrick Williams (Georgetown). Second Team: Zaine Clark, Josh Massey, Derrick Mitchell and

Dakota Pack (Western Brown). Quin Sandlin (Georgetown).

•Girls Track and Field: First Team: Samantha Clark and Dominique Hunter (Western Brown).

Karley Miller, Becca Moe, Kylie Watson and Megan Williams (Georgetown).

Second Team: A shley Barlow, Kelsa Gruber, Ally Hile, Jen Lyons, Holly O’Hara, Meggie O’Hara, Brittany Palmer, Lauren Stacy and Felicia Zeller (Western Brown). Caitlyn Richey, Holly VanKeuren and Courtney Wiechman (Georgetown).

•Softball: First Team: Morgan Fischer, Lindsey Harvey, Josie McElroy and Morgan Nickell (Western Brown). Whitney Kistler (Georgetown).

Second Team: Hope Jamison and Brianna Stacy (Western Brown). Taylor Linkous (Georgetown).

•Baseball: First Team: Rich Burton, Justin Nick-

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the SBc-American Division first team All-League boys track and field athletes at the SBc Spring Sports Banquet at hamersville School on May 22.

ell, Caden Piatt and Scotty Ryan (Western Brown).

Taylor Caudill (Georgetown). Second Team: Hiro Purdon and Alex Smith (Western Brown). Kyle Jodrey (Georgetown).

Lady g-Men host basketball camp

BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press The Georgetown Lady G-Men held their annual basketball camp last week, June 11-15, at Georgetown High School.

Nearly 30 girls in third through eighth grade took part in the camp that included skill work in ball handling and shooting as well as free throw, hot shot, two ball layup and knock out competitions and league play.

Additionally, campers received special shooting ins truction from Jim Allen, a coach on the Goshen High School staff, and a motivational talk from Gar Seigla.

Awards were given to winners of the competi-

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throughout the week at the Lady g-Men basketball camp the campers competed in events. the winners are pictured first row, l-r: Kati colwell, Shaylee Kirker, Bella clifton, Kara Edmisten, Shelby nichols, Kennedy Underwood and Kimberly Seigla.

Pictured second row, l-r: Emilee thomas, Lexi Drake, Emma Lee Bockey, Alexis cahall, Kylee Leggett, Sydney carrington, Karrington Ecker and taylor McKinney.

tions, the league play and the most improved player and best defensive player

at the camp in both the third through sixth grade group and the seventh and

eight grade group. The winners are pictured above.

•Boys Tennis: First Team Singles: Mcree Kidwell and Chase Latham (Western Brown). First Team Doubles: Nathan Creech and Jordan Helton (Western Brown). Second

Team Singles: Jeremy Black (Western Brown).

Second Team Doubles: Nathan Rymer.

Look for more from the banquet on page 15.

impaired boaters targeted during nationwide sweep June 22-24 The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Watercraft is among many state and local marine patrol agencies participating in a nationwide crackdown on alcohol-impaired boating known as Operation Dry Water from June 2224.

This is the fourth year of the special marine enforcement effort initiated by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators.

Alcohol is involved in approximately one of every three boating-related accidents on Ohio waterways.

While state watercraft officers and local marine patrols are always on the lookout for impaired boat operators, Operation Dry Water is an organized national effort that focuses greater awareness of the need for boaters to boat smart, boat sober and make a commitment to staying safe on the water.

In 2011, Division of Watercraft officers contacted

1,907 boaters and made eight arrests for boating while intoxicated during the weekend-long effort. A total of 112 other alcohol and boating-related violations were issued in addition to 503 boating safety warnings. No boating-related fatalities were recorded in Ohio during Operation Dry Water weekend last year.

Nationally, marine patrol officers made contacts with 36,277 recreational boaters and issued a total of 2,522 citations. There were 283 arrests made for boating while intoxicated and 5,320 safety warnings were issued.

Drunk boaters are not the only focus of the crackdown. Drug-impaired boating and drug-related arrests are more prevalent today on the nation's waterways, which increases the risk to boating safety for all boaters. Operation Dry Water also seeks to remove boat operators who may be under the influence of drugs.

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the georgetown Lady g-Men basketball camp took place last week under the direction of Lady g-Men basketball coach Bernie cropper, members of the Lady g-Men basketball team and g-Men basketball player Jake cropper. the campers and coaches are pictured above.

Moler Raceway Park kicked off Father’s Day weekend with some new winners in victory lane last Friday, June 15.

Batavia’s Josh Tidwell and Cody Mahoney took home the victories in the heat races victories and set the 15 car starting field for the Mt. Orab Ford Late Model Division feature race.

At the drop of the green flag it was Mahoney out front with Alan Magner jumping into second position and Jeremy Hines in hot pursuit in third. There was no stopping Mahoney, however, as he was able to lead all 25 laps for the first ever victory at Moler Raceway Park. Hines was able to claim second spot with Magner, Jeff Alsip and Brian Gray rounding out the top five positions.

Rusty Yarger claimed his fourth feature event of the season, and third in a row, in the Holman Motors Chevette Division. Miles

Tarvin finished second with Derrick Davis, Josh Francis and Steven Pursley rounding out the top five positions.

A field of 23 cars was in hand for the Holman Motors Modified Division and the decision was made to extend the starting field and allow all of the cars in the feature event.

The heat races were won

by Mark Kaetzel, of Sardinia, Jeremie Bretz of Maysville and Bethel’s Larry Pickelheimer, Jr. It was a rough start to the feature as two multi-car collisions forced two restarts.

Matt Hamilton was on the move early an took the lead until he ran into had some problems on lap five and dropped out. Bretz retook the lead he had earlier would hold off Pickelheimer Jr. to lead the remaining 15 laps and claim the victory. It was his first ever victory in a modified at Moler. Pickelheimer Jr. would come home second with Davis, Weasel Rhodes and Jimmy Lennex rounding out the top

The ODNR Division of Wildlife’s District Five will welcome the public to a special Open House on June 30, 2012, from 9:0011:00 a.m.

The event will be hosted by the Mercer County Sportsmens Club, which is located at 7052 St. Rt. 703, Celina, OH 45822.

“This open house will provide attendees an addi-

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cody Mahoney won the Mt. orab Ford Late Model Division feature last Friday night at Moler Raceway.

five.

It was all Kyle Purdy in the Crazy Compacts Division. The Maysville resident took both the heat race and feature event win. Following Purdy across the finish line in the feature event was Rex Smith Jr, Willie Butler, Michael Skeens and Richard Dalton.

Finally, MRP rounded out the salute to Father’s Day with Mechanics races.

Phillip Snelen, in the Jeff

Alsip #78, took home the win in the late model division while Kevin Riggs drove the #12 Derrick Davis Chevette to victory lane in the small car division.

The American Modified Series returns to MRP on June 22 for a $1,500 to win Modified show along with the makeup of Kids Night, which allows kids under 15 in free. Bicycle races will take place on the front stretch.

tional chance to comment on Grand Lake St. Marys waterfowl regulations with wildlife biologist and management staff,” said Brett Beatty, Acting District Five Wildlife Management Supervisor in southwest Ohio.

Attendees will be provided comment forms to officially submit their input during the open house.

ABc Elite B’ball camp set for July Thousand Point Hoops will be hosting the ABC Elite Basketball Camp on July 9-12 at Western Brown High School from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day.

The camp, which will be taught by several local bas-

ketball coaches, is open to any basketball players going into grades three through 12.

For more information call (513) 313-8907 or (937) 378-2752.

Send your sports news or press releases to Sports Editor Andrew Wyder at AndrewWyder@gmail.com

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Southern Buckeye Conference honors spring’s best

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The SBC-American Division first team All-League baseball players at the SBC Spring Sports Banquet at Hamersville School on May 22.

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The SBC-American Division first team All-League softball players and Coach of the year at the SBC Spring Sports Banquet at Hamersville School on May 22.

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The SBC-National Division first team All-League baseball players at the SBC Spring Sports Banquet at Hamersville School on May 22.

The SBC-National Division first team All-League track and field athletes at the SBC Spring Sports Banquet at Hamersville School on May 22.

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The SBC-American Division first team All-League boys tennis players at the SBC Spring Sports Banquet at Hamersville School on May 22.

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The SBC-American Division first team All-League girls track and field athletes at the SBC Spring Sports Banquet at Hamersville School on May 22.

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The SBC-National Division first team All-League girls track and field athletes at the SBC Spring Sports Banquet at Hamersville School on May 22.

The SBC-National Division first team All-League softball players at the SBC Spring Sports Banquet at Hamersville School on May 22.

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BY Mike Goins Contributor With $2,000 on the line for the Mt. Orab Ford Late Models on June 8 at Moler Raceway Park, there was a field of 16 cars on hand vying for the top prize.

It looked as though Dillan White, who had the top qualification time and won a heat race, might take his first career victory at MRP in the 30lap feature as he led throughout the race with Rod Conley in pursuit. With four laps to go, however, Conley was able to drive to the outside and take the top position away from White and cruise to checkered flag. White came home second with Sar-

dinia’s Barry Doss, Mike Jewell and Mark Frazier rounding out the top five.

There were 27 cars on hand for the Holman Motors Modified Division so three heats and a B-main event were the order of the events.

Kevin Copher, Weasel Rhodes and Devin Gilpin each took home a heat race title while Jeremy Scott won the B-main event.

It was a struggle to get things going in the feature as there were numerous cautions for relatively minor spins that kept slowing the action before Gilpin eventually got out front with Rhodes in pursuit.

In the end there was no stopping Gilpin, AKA Kid

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Rod Conley won the Mt. Orab Ford Late Model feature on June 8 at Moler Raceway Park.

Dasco, as he claimed his seventh feature win of the season at MRP and 16th win overall

on the season. Adkins would narrowly edge out Rhodes for the second spot with Copher

and Dustin Webber rounding out the top five.

Rusty Yarger and Derrick Davis each took home a heat race victory to set up the field of 17 cars in the 15-lap Holman Motors Chevette Division race.

It was much of the same in the feature event as Yarger jumped out front with Davis and Miles Tarvin in pursuit.

Despite numerous minor cautions, those top three remained that way throughout the race despite Davis making a run at Yarger near the end.

In the end, however, it was Yarger once again in victory lane. Davis was second followed by Tarvin, Steven Pursley and Michael Bowl-

ing.

The Crazy Compact Division drew some new competitors to the 12-lap feature.

At the start of the feature event, Kyle Purdy and Rex Smith Jr. raced side-by-side for a couple of laps but Purdy would take control and seemingly cruise to his first ever win at MRP. Unfortunately at the tech line, the #7 machine did not have the same size tires on all four wheels and would be disqualified.

As a result Rex Smith Jr. would claim his second feature win in a row. Richard Dalton would claim second followed by Michael Skeens, Willie Butler and Ashley Landrum.

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Conley takes home feature at Moler Raceway Park on June 8

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CALENDAR 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.

“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) 3775505.

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TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 25 at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further information is available by calling Velvet Frye at (937) 444-7237.

Mad 4 King Camp, fine arts for kids going into kindergarten through 6th grade will begin on Monday, June 25 and run through June 29 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. This event will be held at 125 E. Plane Street in Bethel. For details visit www.community Christian.cc or call (513) 734-2232.l 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.

TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 25, at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714.

Perry Township Trustees will meet in regular session on Monday, June 25 at 7 p.m. on Rt. 774. This meeting is open to the public.

TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 25, at the Ripley Church of the Nazarene, 230 North Second Street. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 26 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 Village Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26 and this meeting is open to the public.

Zumba Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127 North Point Drive in Mt. Orab at 6:30 on Tuesday, June 26.

These classes are for members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members. Please call (937) 444-5230 for more information.

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.

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 26. Members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members are welcome. Please call (937) 444-5230 for details.

WEDNESDAY, June 27 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, 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.

Yoga Classes will be offered by The Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27. 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 27, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend.

Sit and Stitch will meet 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 27 at the Sardinia Public Library, 13309 Purdy Road, Sardinia. Anyone who is a crocheter or spinner or who wants to

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Belly Dancing Classes will be offered Wednesday, June 27 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.

TOPS Chapter in Aberdeen will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, at the River Bend Apartments Community Room. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501.

THURSDAY, June 28 Kick-boxing Classes will be offered on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on June 28, at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive. These classes are open to members as well as non-members. For details call 4445230.

Free Dinners will be served from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. every Thursday, including 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.

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Ideal nutrition Club announces recent weight loss winners Pictured above are some of the latest 12 week weight Loss Challengers. They are from l to r, Tonya sears, Judy Bolender, Carmen hartman, selena, Jim wylie (coach), Ashley hooper, emma Garrett (several not pictured). The winners were awarded over $350 in cash prizes on Thursday, June 14, at Ideal nutrition, 112 s. high street, Mt. orab. Challengers enjoyed 12 weekly nutrition classes, one on one personal weight loss coaching and the new component to the next challenge, Fit Club "A walk in the Park". This group walks as part of their weight Loss program, in the park at 8:30 a.m. each Tuesday and Thursday. The new weight Loss Challenge classes begin on Thursday at 10:45 a.m. (after the walk in the park), and the evening session at 5:45 p.m. Call sue at (937) 444-6161 to register or for more information. we encourage anyone who is interested in better health to join the walking group, whether they join the challenge or not.

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 28. These classes are open to both members and non-members. Call (937) 4445230 for more information.

Russellville will be held 10 a.m.-noon Friday, June 29. 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.

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.

“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) 276-8673.

Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 28, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab.

County Adams/Brown Alzheimer's/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group will meet Thursday, June 28, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center, second floor. For more information (937) 386-3590.

FRIDAY, June 29 Free knitting and crocheting classes at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in

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.

Ripley Ohio Lions Club’s annual Fireworks Festival will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 29 and 30 on the riverbank of Ripley. This event will include live music from local bands, craft booths and vendors. There will also be great food available.

‘Las Vegas Nights During Month of June in Ole Williamsburg, sponsored

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Further information is available by calling (937) 403-8481 or (513) 314-1656.

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Phileo Ministries, a ministry of TriCounty Baptist Church will be open for operation on Saturday, June 23 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. For more information call (937) 446-1416.

sioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 25, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. This meeting is open to the public.

Janice and Denvil Burchell to Brandon M. Hutchison, 250 acres of land in Byrd Township, filed 6/12/2012, $75,000 Frank Weber to James and Janice Anter, 1.38 acres of land in Clark Township, filed 6/11/2012, $23,668 Ernest C. and Marian A. Brune to Marian A. Lacey, 1.08 acres of land in Clark Township, filed 6/11/2012 Angela Elston to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, 9.76 acres of land in Eagle Township, filed 6/12/2012, $43,334 Roger L. Miller to Roger L. Miller and Gracie Doss, In-Lot 415 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Township, filed 6/13/2012 Shaker Investments to Gloria R. Dixon, 18.56 acres of land in Franklin Township, filed 6/7/2012, $11,900 Zachariah B. Moler, etal to Wilfred and Norma Kelch, 3.26 acres of land in Franklin Township, filed 6/7/2012, $18,000 Nick and Crystal Wiederhold to Nick and Crystal Wiederhold, 1.50 acres of land in Green Township, filed 6/12/2012 Pam Kratzer to Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.44 acres of land, Lot 7 in Misty Meadows Sub., Green Township, filed 6/7/2012, $65,000 Willard E. Butts II to Federal National Mortgage Association, .64 acres of land in Green Township, filed 6112012, $33,334 John W. and Ruby Piercefield to Jacqueline and Randy Barnett, 10.41 acres, 12.20 acres and 5.88 acres of land in Huntington Township, filed 6/12/2012, $40,000 Betty Collins Clift to Justin Scott Dean, Out-Lot 35 in Huntington Park Sub., Aberdeen, Huntington Township, filed 6/13/2012, $66,000 Waynoka Property Owners Association and John and Sandra L. Graus to Waynoka Property Owners Association, Inc., In-Lot 3725 and In-Lot 3724 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Township, filed 6/8/2012 Elizabeth A. Freeman to Brett M. and Jennifer L. Pfeffer, In-Lot 484 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Township, filed 6/7/2012, $180,000 Carole E. Beason and Phyllis Joyce Ackley to Domenica Faith Yonas, trustee, In Lot 591 to Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Township, filed 6/11/2012 Joshua Fry, Betty and Bruce Christopher Brown to Joshua R. Fry, In-Lot 621 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Township, filed 6/7/2012 Ruth E. Spiller and Jean A. Beighle to Robert P. and Jean A. Beighle, 40.05 acres of land in Jefferson Township, filed 6/13/2012, $60,000 Louis A. and Marjorie Sass to US

CIVIL CASES Pleasant Township Board versus Othel L. Cooksey, Sr., case #20120567, filed 6/7/2012, Action: other civil Midfirst Bank versus Lelia W. West, case #20120570, filed 6/7/2012, Action: foreclosures Glenda Jackson versus Douglas Stutz, case #20120573, filed 6/8/2012, Action: other civil Capital One Bank USA, NA versus Stephanie Malicoat, case #20120576, filed 6/11/2012, Action: other civil Bank of America, NA successor versus Mark Maher, case 320120577, filed 6/11/2012, Action: foreclosures Wilmington Trust Company successor versus Sherry Parrott, case #20120578, filed 6/11/2012, Action: foreclosures Bank of America, NA successor versus Ann Hollin, case #20120582, filed 6/12/2012, Action: foreclosures PHH Mortgage Corporation versus Travis Kallmeyer, case #20120584, filed 6/12/2012, Action: foreclosures Connie Patrick, Treasure of Brown County versus Judith A. Griffith, case #20120586, filed 6/12/2012, Action: foreclosures DOMESTIC CASES Chris Sweet, Mt. Orab versus Tara Sweet, Fayetteville, case #20120569, filed 6/7/2012, Action: domestic violence Serina Lewis, Georgetown, versus Joshua L. Lewis, Georgetown, case #20120571, filed 6/7/2012, Action: dissolution of marriage Amber M. Hale, Felicity versus Eric K. Reed, Killeen, TX, case #20120572, filed 6/8/2012, Action: termination of marriage

Marriages Elizabeth Ann Nash, 19, Ripley, accounting to marry Trevor K. Schmidt, 22, Georgetown, retail sales, filed 6/7/2012 Kelsey Marie Elliott, 22, Georgetown, pharmacy tech to marry Taylor Edward Scott, 22, Georgetown, union worker, filed 6/7/2012 Starrlette Kay Baxter, 46, Batavia, financial service rep to marry David Cameron Ahr, 54, Sardinia, brick Mason, filed 6/11/2012 Katherine Lynn Pollitt, 22, Hamersville, receptionist to marry Joshua Andrew Evans, 22, Hamersville, laborer, filed 6/12/2012 April Michelle Ward, 32, Sardinia, homemaker to marry Robert Alvin Fancher, 39, Sardinia, manager, filed 6/13/2012

SATURDAY, June 30 “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 Hodgkin Lymphoma and has no insurance or work. For more information call (937) 442-5675 or 446-2733.

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.

“Cruisin’ at the Corner” at the Williams Corner Church of God, 6162 St. Rt. 132 in Goshen, will be held on Saturday, June 30 beginning at 6 p.m.

Event includes door prizes, good music and great food. For more information call (513) 625-6459 or (513) 288-1977.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Common Pleas Bank National Association, trustee, 10 acres of land in Lewis Township, filed 6/7/2012, $102,667 Carl E. and Glenda J. Hutchison to Candy J. and rick Mino, .47 acres of land in Lewis Township, filed 6/8/2012, $153,000 George and Shirley Odell to Sean and Nancy Odell, In-Lot 826, In-Lot 827 and In-Lot 828 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Township, filed 6/7/2012, $99,000 Phillip C. and Lucinda M. Nause and Household Realty Corporation to Roger Barber, Lot 7 in Victory Estates Sub., in Perry Township, filed 6/12/2012, $21,000 Jack P. Sonneman, trustee to Johnson Trust Company, trustee, 91.09 acres of land in Perry Township, filed 6/12/2012 Robert H. Greimann to Ferdinand A. and Donna J. Rettke, 1 acre of land in Perry Township, filed 6/12/2012 William and Norma Jean Jones to William Francis Jones, 11.17 acres of land in Pike Township, filed 6/12/2012 Jerry C. Lovitt to Mae Fannie, 1 acre of land in Pike Township, filed 6/7/2012, $50,000 Crowe and Paul Properties LLC to James E. Beimesche, 2.50 acres of land in Pleasant Township, filed 6/13/2012, $20,000 Keith A. and Marilyn J. Pattison to Marilyn J. Pattison and Lori Ann Hickok, trustee, 1.52 acres of land in Georgetown, Pleasant Township, filed 6/12/2012 Susan D. Smith and Frankie Robbins to Susan D. Smith, In-Lot 211 in Georgetown, Pleasant Township, filed 6/12/2012 Dawn Michele Spicer etal to Vanderbilt Mortgage Finance, Inc., Lot 11 in Whispering Wynds Sub., Sterling Township, filed 6/7/2012, $40,000 Donald and Mary Furnish to Tina and Oscar Nace, Jr., Lot 2 (1.06 acres) in Cedar Estates, Sterling Township, filed 56/12/2012, $69,900 Jim Meeks and Jerri Lowe to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Lot 1 (1 acre) in Malady Sub., Sterling Township, filed 6/12/2012 Robert A. Chase to Wells Fargo Bank, Lot 8 (1 acre) in Pin Oak Acres Sub., Sterling Township, filed 6/11/2012, $26,667 Roy E. and Sadira Swearingen to Roger G. Kitchen, 4 acres of land in Union Township, filed 6/13/2012, $18,000 Patricia M. and John M. Loftus to John M. Loftus, 10.94 acres of land in Union Township, filed 6/13/2012 Roy Swearingen et al to Teara R. Doyle and Teena K. Hay, 3.83 acres of land in Ripley, Union Township, filed 6/13/2012

by the American Legion Post #288 each Friday evening including June 29 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.

Regina Elam, Georgetown versus Seldon R. Elam, Georgetown, case #20120574, filed 6/8/2012, Action: domestic violence Tamara D. Eubanks, Sardinia versus Andrew J. Eubanks, Bethel, case #20120575, filed 6/11/2012, Action: dissolution of marriage Melainie Bradburn, Williamsburg, versus Justin Tucker, Williamsburg, case #20120579, filed 6/11/2012, Action: domestic violence Renee A. Cole, Mt. Orab versus Robert Irwin, Clarksville, OH, case #20120580, filed 6/11/2012, Action: domestic violence Carey Gleckler, Bethel versus Kenneth Gleckler, Georgetown, case #20120581, filed 6/12/2012, Action: dissolution of marriage Heather Metzger, Georgetown versus Adam Gilpin, Cincinnati, case #20120585, filed 6/12/2012, Action: domestic violence Stacy Geer, Georgetown versus Karl Black, Peebles, case #20120587, filed 6/13/2012, Action: domestic violence

Probate Ernest C. Brune, DOD 2/11/2010, case #20121098, filed 6/11/2012 Dale E. Burroughs, Fayetteville, case #20121100, DOD 3/16/2012, filed 6/11/2012 Rick Eagan, Georgetown, case #20121101, DOD 5/8/2012, filed 6/12/2012 Ruth Ann Fritz, Hamersville, case #20121108, DOD 5/28/2012, filed 6/13/2012 Mark E. Greer, Sardinia, case #20121106, DOD 6/9/2012, filed 6/12/2012 William Haynes, Fayetteville, case #20121105, DOD 3/12/2012, filed 6/12/2012 Gene Horn, Georgetown, case #20121103, DOD 5/22/012, filed 6/12/2012 Francis E. Lax, Ripley, case #20121109, DOD 1/3/2006 filed 6/13/2012 Bonnie Ella Little, Williamsburg, case #20121104, DOD 5/6/2012, filed 6/12/2012 Patricia M. Loftus, Cincinnati, case #20121110, DOD 4/24/2012, filed 6/13/2012 William F. Martin, Ripley, case #20121099, DOD 5/13/2012, filed 6/11/2012 Robert A. Ross, Fayetteville, case #20121107, DOD 6/29/2011, filed 6/13/2012 Marlon Schauer, Hamersville, case #20121102, DOD 7/29/2011, filed 6/12/2012

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Little Mr. and Miss and Jr. Miss Contest sponsored by the Huntington Hotshots 4H Club will be held on Wednesday, July 4 at the Aberdeen Park in Aberdeen. Registration begins at 10 a.m., show begins at 11 a.m. For more information call (937) 549-2941 or (606) 759-0421.

Independence Day Program sponsored by the George A. Lambert, post 755, The American Legion in Sardinia will be held at 6 p.m. at the Sardinia Veterans and Community Park shelter located behind the library on Purdy Road.

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 Tibbe at (937) 377-4300.

Toddler Soccer League sponsored

by Hamersville Jr. Sports Association will be held on Monday, July 2 and Tuesday, July 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the McKinney Sports Complex on Lucas Road. Cost to join is only $45 (includes T-shirt). For more information contact Heather Fite at (513) 304-9342 or hfite15@roadrunner.com “JohnnyAppleseed” Comes to Ripley, Friday July 13, sponsored by the Ripley Friends of the Library. Appleseed (performer Hank Fincken) will be in the back lawn and alley of the Ripley Museum at 219 North Second Street as part of the annual potluck event. The lawn will be open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner served at 6 p.m.

“Vacation Bible School” Adventures on Promise Island, at the Mt. Orab United Methodist church will begin at 6:30 p.m. until 8:45 on Monday, July23-27. There is no cost for attending this event. The Mt. Orab UMC is located at 212 Church Street and US 68 South in Mt. Orab. For more details call (937) 444-1046.

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) 5157519.

4th of July Steak and Chicken Dinner, sponsored by the Russellville Community Action Planners (RCAP) will begin at 11 a.m. at the Rambler Center on July 4. For more information on this event the next RCAP meeting is Wednesday, June 21 at 7:30 in the Arts Council Room or call Lucille Gelter 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) 4463624.

30th Annual Quilt Show, sponsored

by Clinton County Quilt Association will be held September 7, 8 and 9 at the Clinton County Corn Festival, Wilmington. For more information or to enter a quilt for judging contact Kathy Szelagiewicz at (937) 783-3742.

ONGOING EVENTS “Bread of Life Food Pantry is currently accepting donations for it’s 4th season. The pantry opens for donations each 21st day of the month after 3 p.m. To make a contribution or donation at another time please contact us at (937) 444-3972 or (937) 4443440. We continue to collect.

Southern Hills Tea Party meets each 4th Thursday of the month at the Ripley Library. The public is invited to attend.

Helping Hands Please come shop with us any Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 9 a.m. until noon at 668 Camp Run Road in Georgetown.

Senior Bingo will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. each Monday at the Georgetown Nutrition Center. Please bring a $1 wrapped gift. A nutritional meal will be offered.

Tuesday Community Bingo will be held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Community Building in Country Place Apartments, located across from the Country Inn in Georgetown. Please bring a $1 gift and join in the fun. This is a free event.

For more information contact Joy Gelter at (937) 483-4614/ Crafting Classes will be offered the second Saturday of the month at the Mt. Orab Public Library, sessions from 1 to 2 p.m., at the library, 613 South High Street in Mt. Orab. The classes are for adult patrons with the Care and Share program.

County Adams/Brown Alzheimer/s/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group will meet on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center in the second floor conference room. For more information (937) 386-3590.

Adams-Brown Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program income guidelines have been increased to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Anyone wishing to obtain further information or to schedule an appointment to discuss obtaining E-HEAP services may contact the Adams Brown Community Action Program Office in Georgetown at (937) 378-6041 or 1-800-553-7393, Ext. 253 or 254.

Walk-in hours are 8-11 a.m. daily at the ABCAP Office at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown, and outreach is available for the very elderly or disabled.

We Can Help Food Bank at the corner of Decatur-Eckmansville Road and State Route 125 is open 11 a.m4 p.m. Fridays and is sponsored by private donations. Donations should be made when the Food Bank is not open, and all donations are appreciated.

Southern Hills Adult Education Department offers adults an array of computer classes throughout the school year at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown. Anyone wanting further information or wishing to register for an Adult Education class may contact Southern Hills Adult Education at (937) 378-6131, Ext. 357.

The Brown County Senior Citizens Council, located at 505 N. Main Street in Georgetown offers transportation for medical appointments, shopping area, nutrition sites and other service providers. It also offers homemaker assistance, Respite Care, Passport which offers alternatives to nursing home placement and caregiver support. To contact a representative, call (937) 378-6603 or toll free at (877) 259-8598.

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DR. miChelle heCK toothpaste (the toothpaste is optional, but makes the experience more fun for kids because it tastes good). Once a child is about three, and he or she can spit in the sink, a dab of fluoride toothpaste is o.k.to use, as long is it is rinsed and expectorated.

Usually a child is ready for the first dental cleaning at around the time of the third birthday. X-rays can sometimes be taken at this age as well, though unless the child is at high risk for decay, the dentist may wait a year or two to increase child cooperation. When can the child brush his or her own teeth? Usually about the same time he or she can tie shoes. The manual dexterity required to tie shoes is also necessary to do a good job brushing. Parents should still be on hand to make sure it is done well. Flossing should start whenever the child has two teeth in close proximity to each other, usually when the molars (or back teeth) come in. If they are spaced apart from each other, flossing is usually not necessary until the permanent molars erupt.

We want our kids to be healthy, happy and pain free, don’t we? So respect those baby teeth! They have great purpose, not the least of which is providing us with that toothy grin that every parent loves.

Car and Bike Show in Hillsboro benefits S.A.T.H. The Festival of the Bells is proud to announce its Annual Car and Bike Show on Saturday, July 7, 2012.

The car and bike show will be held in the old Hillsboro High School Parking Lot next to the Scott House. All proceeds benefit S.A.T.H. (Supplementary Assistance to the Handicapped). The car and bike show is only one of the many special activities scheduled in Hillsboro for the Festival of the Bells. Be sure to come out for the day or the weekend to join in the festivities.

If you have a car, bike or truck that you would like to enter in the show the fee is $15.00. Trophies will be awarded to the TOP 50 vehicles. Dash plagues are available to the first 100 participants to arrive and register. Registration starts at 10:00 a.m. and closed at 1:00 p.m. Awards will be given at 3:00 p.m. Entrants will also receive a goodie bag full of delightful items donated by various businesses!

Proceeds from this fun filled day will benefit SATH (Supplemental Assistance to the Handicapped). SATH is a non-profit organization, which has activities and

programs and services for children with special needs who reside in Adams, Brown, Clinton, Fayette and Highland Counties.

SATH sponsors programs and services for children with special needs for which Federal and State funding is either extremely limited or non-existent. It provides a unique opportunity for parents, the community and the business sector to work together in a creative partnership by sponsoring programs which enables children to participate in many leisure activities with the community. Since the organization began over 30 years ago, it has served more than 7,500 children with a wide range of special needs through a variety of activities including Kamp Dovetail and the Very Special Arts Festival.

If you need more information about SATH or the upcoming Car Show, please feel free to call Linda Allen, Executive Director at (937) 393-1904 ext. 131 or Mary at (937) 393-8550.

Please come join the fun on Saturday, July 7th in Hillsboro. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Crop insurance reminders for fruit producers An early warm up that brought on budding and pollination in many fruit crops was followed by freezing temperatures that damaged much of this year’s crop. Brian Frieden, USDA’s Risk Management Agency Director for the Springfield Region, offers a few basic reminders for producers with crop insurance.

If you have a crop loss, notify your crop insurance agent. Your crop insurance company will discuss your options and send a loss adjuster to work the claim.

For producers contemplating whether to maintain the crop for harvest, keep in mind that to adjust the production for quality the crop must reach maturity. The

company can establish representative areas or strips to determine production if you decide not to maintain the entire crop. These areas must be maintained as you would under normal conditions until harvest.

If you are considering removal of trees or vines, contact your insurance company before doing so to insure it doesn’t impact your claim. Acreage not capable of producing a crop this year should be maintained with next year’s crop in mind.

Frieden encourages all fruit producers to discuss their claim with the agent and insurance company to understand the options available in this tough year.

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There is a common misconception that baby (primary) teeth aren’t important because they are replaced by the permanent teeth. But in fact, baby teeth are very important for a number of reasons. First, they are space holders for permanent teeth. If they are lost prematurely, this can cause severe crowding problems with the permanent teeth, leading to braces and/or extraction of permanent teeth later on.

Second, they are just like permanent teeth in that when a large cavity invades the nerve of the tooth, it can cause pain, discomfort, and infection (swelling).

Unfortunately this can easily happen when dentist offices are closed, leading to a trip to the emergency room, and usually early extraction of the tooth. Small children only have 20 teeth compared to the adult set of 32, so when one is lost, function is compromised.

So what should parents do to tend to those little teeth when they first come through? It is recommended that parents take babies to the dentist shortly after that first tooth comes in. This visit is for a brief exam, but more importantly, education about bottle habits, diet, home care, and fluoride. Baby bottle tooth decay is devastating to the primary teeth and can be avoided. Babies should not be put to bed with a bottle or a sippy cup of anything. Even water in a bedtime bottle can lead to ear infections. The first teeth should be cleaned twice a day with a gauze, washcloth, or infant toothbrush with fluoride-free

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Thirty-eight students join 907 before them as graduates of the associate Degree nursing program at southern state Community College during a June 7 pinning ceremony celebrating (front, l-r) sandy williams, Virginia Vickery, lucy white, Danielle leeann Richmond, ashley Brannan, Tammy miller, Kelly smith, amber Green, Cathy Keaton, ashley stafford, Tiffany Desfosses, Jennifer Carrozza, logan williams; (second row, l-r) stacey Blakley, Kim Rich, Jennifer simpson, amber Knisley, Kaiti Fite, lillian lister, Joanie Brown, lloyd Red Gallimore, Beverly hardy; (third row, l-r) meagan prickett, melinda Kiser, michelle stroup, emily Daniel, angela Jordan, Tammy hawthorn, Karen mcConnaughey, Christina layman; (back, l-r) stephanie schlake, Rebecca Jones, micah Daniel, Kelly Blagg, Jessica hart, amber Thiel and Titus Carpenter. absent from the photo was scott abernathy.

SSCC’s Nursing program graduates Thirty-eight graduates of Southern State Community College’s Associate Degree Nursing program were recognized June 7 during a recent pinning ceremony at the college’s Central Campus in Hillsboro.

Graduate Ashley Brannan opened the evening ceremony with a recitation of the nurse’s prayer, followed by the welcome and introductions by graduate Cathy Keaton.

“We’re proud—and grateful—for the career field you have chosen,” said Dr. Ryan McCall, SSCC Vice President of Academic affairs, who welcomed the guests and congratulated the students on their accomplishments in the nursing program.

Dr. Julianne Krebs, director of Southern State’s nursing program, introduced the college’s nursing faculty and staff. “Join us in the excitement and joy as we celebrate the passage of these graduates into the nursing practice,” said Dr. Krebs.

Following the welcome and introductions, the Jacobson Memorial Scholarship Award was presented. In 2000, a scholarship was established to honor JoAnne Jacobson, who taught for the college’s nursing program from 1986-96. The Jacobson Memorial Scholarship Award is presented to a nursing student during the ADN pinning by members of the Jacobson family. First-level nursing student Brooke Hayner was awarded this year’s scholarship.

Graduates Jessica Hart and Lloyd Red Gallimore served as the evening’s guest speakers. During the pinning of graduates, friends and family members of nursing

students are welcome to join their loved one on stage and pin the graduate with the Associate Degree Nursing graduate pin.

Graduate Micah Daniel led the lighting of the candle while the ADN graduates recited the Florence Nightingale Pledge.

Closing remarks were delivered by graduate Tammy Miller.

The June 2012 graduating class includes, from Adams County, Tammy A. Hawthorn* of Winchester, Michelle L. Stroup+# of Peebles, Amber Nichole Thiel of West Union, and Danielle LeeAnn Wallace* of Peebles; from Brown County, Melinda Ann Kiser# of Sardinia, Christina M. Layman+* of Sardinia, and Kimberly S. Rich of Mt. Orab; from Clermont County, Micah Renee Daniel of Loveland, Emily Rebecca Daniel of Williamsburg, Tiffany Leigh Desfosses* of Batavia, and Rebecca Elizabeth Jones+# of Goshen; from Clinton County, Titus A. Carpenter+* of Wilmington, Karen M. McConnaughey# of Wilmington, Tammy Renee Miller+ of Wilmington, Meagan A. Prickett of Wilmington, Stephanie M. Schlake+ of Blanchester, Jennifer K. Simpson of Wilmington, Logan M. Williams of Blanchester, and Sandra Dee Williams of Clarksville; from Fayette County, Cathy Jo Keaton+*# of Leesburg, and Lillian Ruth Lister+# of Washington Court House; from Highland County, Scott Andrew Abernathy+# of Lynchburg, Kelly Diane Blagg of Lynchburg, Stacey Lynn Blakley+# of Hillsboro, Joanie K. Brown+# of Hillsboro, Jennifer Lynn Carrozza* of

Decatur’s 29th annual Day in the Park schedule set Join the fun at the 29th Annual Decatur Day in the Park on Saturday, July 14, 2102.

Opening Ceremonies in the park will begin at 10:30 a.m. with Decatur’s Amber Hornsby singing the National Anthem and the Russellville American Legion performing the Flag Ceremony.

Parade registration and line up will take place from 10-10:45 a.m. at the Decatur Community Center located on State Route 125.

Judges Choice trophies will be awarded to the best tractor, car, horse, float and best of show for a child entry. Judging begins at 10:30 a.m. Trophies will also be awarded to fire trucks participating in the parade.

Free doughnuts and refreshments will be served to parade participants, compliments of the Day in the Park committee.

The parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m.

Children’s games, hosted by the Early Head Start staff, are scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m., following the parade. At noon the 4-H Baking Contest and Auction will begin.

The Liberty Band will perform at 1 p.m. followed by the David James and Gang Country Band at 2 p.m.

Cornhole registration

will begin at 2:30 p.m. with the tournament set to start at 3 p.m. Two trophies will be awarded.

The Horse Cookie Contest will take place at 3:30 p.m. This event is new this year and is sponsored by the Byrd Township Volunteer Fire Department. One hundred squares will be sold for $10 per square.

Squares can be purchased now at the Corner Mart in Decatur on State Route 125. Only 100 squares will be available.

Half of the proceeds from the event will go to the Byrd Township Fire Department while the other half will be give to the square winner or split between winners.

The Split the Pot drawing will be held at 4 p.m.

Half of the proceeds will go to support next year’s Day in the Park.

Anyone interested in setting up a booth in the park should contact Brian Day at (937) 515-7519. No food vendors please as this service is being filled by Byrd Township organizations.

Vendors set up time will be in the park on Friday, July 13 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday July 14 at 8 a.m.

Food service will begin after the parade. Everyone is welcome. Remember to bring a lawn chair.

See you In the Park!

Hillsboro, Kaiti Renee Fite of Hillsboro, Lloyd “Red” Gallimore+*# of Hillsboro, Amber M. Green of Hillsboro, Beverly E. Hardy+ of Hillsboro, Jessica R. Hart+ of Hillsboro, Angela Mae Jordan# of Hillsboro, Amber N. Knisley of Leesburg, Ashley N. Stafford* of Hillsboro, and Lucy M. White+ of Greenfield; from Pike

County, Ashley Renee Brannan of Waverly; from Ross County, Kelly Lorraine Smith+# of Bainbridge; and from Scioto County, Virginia Rose Vickery+# of Otway.

For more information about Southern State’s allied health programs, please call 1-800-628-7722, email info@sscc.edu or visit www.sscc.edu.

Medicine as art Last column I mentioned that medicine was part science and part art. This week we’ll discuss how concentrating on the art side is important also. In medicine as in other things we like to concentrate on what we can measure. Numbers make things easier to wrap our head around. In school a student with a 95 is considered a better student than one with an 80. That may not always be true, but we tend to trust those things we can measure more than the abstractions.

High blood pressure is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease like heart attack or stroke.

Newer studies have shown that there is very little advantage in most people between having their systolic pressure lowered to 140 versus 120. In some people there are disadvantages to lowering the pressure more because they may be prone to dizziness and falling.

This is where the art comes in: knowing the patient and understanding they are more than just a number on the sphygmomanometer (a blood pressure machine).

Here is how concentrating just on numbers can land us in trouble. We know that high cholesterol levels are a risk factor for heart disease and cardiovascular disease. A class of drugs called statins (eg. Zocor, Lipitor, Pravachol) have been proven to lower cholesterol levels and help people to live longer. Without even thinking that there might be other reasons why statins might help people with high cholesterol to live longer we fixate on lowering something we can measure. Surely if we get people to live longer with lower levels with statins then anything else that lowers cholesterol levels will help them live even longer right?

Well, not necessarily.

Take the case of a newer drug called Zetia. Zetia was combined with the statin Zocor and marketed as Vytorin. Zetia lowered cholesterol, Zocor lowered cholesterol, so together they should be a blockbuster right? Well no again.

In fact a study comparing taking Zocor alone or combined with Zetia, showed no difference in the amount of plaque build-up on the wall of an artery.

The number two class of drugs in the war on cholesterol behind the statins is a group of drugs known as fibrates. Fibrates are used to lower a type of fat in the blood known as triglycerides. Despite the fact the fibrate use has more than doubled in the last 10 years, the two most common fibrates, fenofibrate and fenofibric acid, have not

HealtH Matters Tom Callahan, Rph been shown to improve cardiovascular outcomes.

If you watch television at all you’ve probably seen the ads for lawyers trolling for patients that have taken Avandia. Avandia is used to treat high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, but unfortunately, although the drug helped to lower a number we like to measure — namely the blood glucose level — it didn’t improve people’s lives.

Avandia was found to harm the heart, and during just the third quarter of 2009, it was linked to 304 deaths according to The New York Times.

These are examples of the FDA accepting what are basically mid-point outcomes. We have assumed that if a drug lowered cholesterol it would help us live longer, now we’re seeing that isn’t necessarily the case. Hopefully new drugs will be held to a higher standard and have to show that they actually help prolong life not just enrich the pharmaceutical companies.

Tom Callahan is a pharmacist, he lives in the Milford Ohio area. Any question or comments can be sent to TomHealthMatters@gmail.com. You can find archives of previous Health Matters at TomHealthMatters.blogspo t.com.

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Members will tour the Mueller's hydrangea garden and Barbara and Jerry will present a program on "Growing Hydrangeas".

The Muellers have been growing hydrangeas for ten years and have over 100 plants, all in full bloom.

Hostesses for the evening are Kay Reveal, Suzie Steffensen and Ann Pedigo.

Members are to respond to roll call by naming their worst garden pest this year or their favorite garden chore The Club welcomes new members.

For additional information call 724-3657, visit the web site at www.williamsburg-garden-club.org. or "Friend" us on FaceBook.

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SBA’s Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan application is also available at the electronic loan application site.

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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.

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1304208- Mt. Orab - Must see inside of this home to believe! 3BD, 2BA. Totally transformed.

Brand new flring, fixtures, hwh. All new drywall!

Newer furnace & compact pellet stove. Gar. has it's own heating system. All on 4.17 acres. $89,900 1289593Sardinia - FIRST OFFERING! Custom Blt Full Brick 5 BR 3 Ba home sitting atop a gently rolling knoll. Master BR suite on the 1st flr.

Newer roof, furnace and HWH. Lrg. eat-in country kitchen w/re-finished cabinets. 3 season room on rear. Stocked pond. $239,900

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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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.

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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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No prior experience needed to work in our 8-client family home in Milford/Goshen area. You’ll help teach our developmentally disabled clients daily living skills. Our orientation is paid & our comprehensive training includes FA/CPR. With a HS diploma/GED; clean background check & acceptable driving record, you could be working immediately.

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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.

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DD CLIENT Program Coordinator Full time salaried position for individual to plan, coordinate and implement daily living programs for the developmentally disabled population in two progressive eight client family home in Milford/Goshen area (Clermont County). Required: Bachelor Degree in related field of human services; habilitation; teaching and minimum 1 year experience working with developmentally disabled. If you meet both requirements email resume to KJackson@cciohio.com Must be able to work varying shifts.

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FT TELLER - Growing credit union seeks experienced teller for Mt. Orab branch. Send resume detailing experience to: info@classicfcu.org OR Human Resources, P.O. Box 488, Amelia, OH 45102.

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937-444-0820 MANAGING COSMETOLOGIST needed at The Ultimate Salon in Georgetown, Ohio. Experience a must and apply in person.

NOW HIRING: Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500 weekly potential.

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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.

SEMI DRIVER NEEDED 25 years old, clean CDL Class A with 2 years experience. OTR Flat bed.

Home weekends. Call 937-446-1707.

WANTED Open to a Limited number of participantsthe 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.

1 & 2br apartment for rent in Ripley, utilities not included, no pets. $200-$350/mo.

937-618-0063.

BATAVIA - 2br, 1ba, central A/C, wall-to-wall carpet, equipped eat-in kitchen, off-street parking. $510/mo. plus deposit. 513-561-4014.

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2 & 3br, Equal Opportunity Housing, apply at Forest Glade Apartments, 9001 Airport Rd., Georgetown, OH, 937-378-4565.

FELICITY GARRISON PLACE SENIOR APARTMENTS 62 & OVER Rent Subsidized Free Utilities Secure Bldg.

On-site laundry Pets allowed

513-876-3590 TTY 800-750-0750

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!

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513-724-3951 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.

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.

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED 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

MT. ORAB, 2br, 1ba, washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator & water, $625/mo., $700/dep.

513-310-4041 or 937-205-2934.

PRIVATE 2ND floor, 2br, equipped kitchen, air conditioning, $440/mo plus deposit, plus references 513-876-3017.

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 2BR, 1BA in town of Georgetown, carport & big back yard, $550/mo.

Also trailer in Georgetown & Ripley, 2br, 1ba, $375/mo.

Call 937-444-5223.

3BR, 2BA, CNE School District, $750/mo., $750/dep. 513-404-4543 or 513-625-5563.

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.

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.

VILLAGE OF Mt. Orab, 2br, 1ba, small home, economical to heat, walking distance to convenience stores. $475/mo. plus water & utilities. Security deposit of $475 & first month’s rent required upon signing of lease. Please call for more information & appointment to view.

937-441-4987, leave message w/contact information.

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.

The Brown County Board of Elections needs Poll Workers for the November 6, 2012 Presidential General Election

Are you a person that • Is civic minded and likes being involved?

• Believes in the right to free, fair, open and honest elections?

• Would like to make some extra money (Approximately $110.00)?

• Meeting and making new friends?

If you answered “yes” to these questions, the Brown County Board of Elections would like to recruit you as a poll worker.

Qualifications • 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

HOME HEALTH AIDES PART TIME Clermont Senior Services is seeking part-time Home Health Aides to provide care for older adults in the Clermont County area (to include weekend hours). Competitive Wages, Flexible Schedules and Mileage Reimbursement.

Qualified applicants must be a licensed STNA or, have a Certificate of Training for 75 hours of Home Health Aide classes.

Apply in person at:

Clermont Senior Services, Inc. 2085 James E. Sauls Sr. Drive Batavia, Ohio 45103

JOB OPENING CLERK Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following and other duties which may be assigned by the Board, Director or Deputy Director.

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.

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.

DUMP TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED 2 Years experience CDL Clean driving record Local Hauling. Work available now!

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Jerry Ritter Trucking (513) 625-6495 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.

400 - HOUSES FOR SALE 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.

400 - HOUSES FOR SALE

400 - HOUSES FOR SALE

FARM WITH nice 1.5 story older home w/basement, 3 car detached garage, barns & 20 rolling acres with large rock lined creek and woods, great for hunting or farming, more or less acreage available, Bethel New Hope Rd., 1 mi. from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel.

Asking $215,000

LAKEFRONT HOME, Fayetteville, Lake Lorelei 4br, 3 full baths, walk-out finished lower level.

Websites at lakehouse.com & forsalebyowner.com.

Listed $287,000, 513-875-2208.

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.

There will be early deadlines for the July 4th holiday.

All deadlines will be backed up 24 hours.

405 - LOTS & ACREAGE

BEAUTIFUL 50ACRES W/large rock lined creek & woods, great for hunting or farming.

More or less acreage available.

Bethel New Hope Rd. 1-mile from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel.

Asking $199,500 Dan 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 (Smaller parcels also available)

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615 - MISC. FOR SALE

901 - SALES

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.

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.

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.

PORTABLE MORTAR mixer 8HP $500., 3PT post hole digger $200., 13HP Honda motor $200. Call 513-470-2199.

JUNE 29TH-30TH at 11880 Browntown-Arnheim Rd., between Sardinia & Georgetown, off Hamer Rd. Signs posted.

937-446-2633. Lots of glassware, crocks, spice set, Fireking, Depression, California glassware, lots of kitchen collectibles, washstand, wood garden gate, large decorative wood post wire egg basket, iron bean pot, wood clothes rack & too much more to list!

410 - LEASE/OPTION TO BUY

501 - CHILD CARE

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.

FOUND RED & white, mixed color, large male dog, left eye missing.

Found on Maple Grove Rd, about 6/11/12. If yours call 513-724-2946.

DAYCARE: HUGS & KIDS, LLC, 662 Willow St., Williamsburg, Dorothy & Stephanie Lewis, Managers - call 513-218-7471, 859-801-0125; OPENING August 2012; Enrollment Saturday 7/7/12 & 7/21/12 @ Open House 11am - 1pm, two blocks for elementary school.

800 - R.V. S/CAMPERS /TRAILERS 2006 CHALLENGER 5th Wheel Camper 35’ 4-slide outs, king size bed, 4-new oversized tires, 2-A/C’s, 2-Lazyboy recliners, one owner, non-smoker & no pets, very clean, excellent condition, Manchester, free local delivery $27,000.

937-549-4070 or 813-361-2928.

CALL BIG JIM’S

“JUNK” CAR REMOVAL $$$$$$$$$$

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

600 - FURNITURE QUEEN PILLOWTOP mattress set, Chiropractor’s choice, brand new in plastic, manufacturer’s warranty, sell $350.00 937-515-6590.

606 - FARM MERCHANDISE GRASS-RANGE, CAGE free meat chickens - processed weekly.

French Freedom Rangers or Cornish. www.facebook.com/Judyspeepsgoo blers or 937-213-0933.

PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR “JUNK” CARS TRUCKS & VANS

513-304-2280 PAYING FROM $150 UP TO $1,000 CASH

807 - TRUCKS FOR SALE 2007 CHEVY Silverado LTZ-Z71 4-wheel drive, like new condition, 54,000 original miles, 937-515-3534 or 937-378-3673.

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

JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650

901 - SALES

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

CREEKNOLL DRIVE Neighborhood yard saleSeveral homes involved.

June 30th. Creeknoll Drive is the 1st street on the right coming off of Route 32-towards downtown Williamsburg, OH.

AKC YELLOW (white) labs, 4 males, vet checked, 1st shots, dew claws removed, p.o.p $300 937-205-0426 or 937-515-8751.

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

Don’t Shell Out a Lot of Cash; Use the Classifieds.

Smart shoppers know about the bargains hidden within the Classified pages.

In the Classifieds, you can track down deals on everything from tickets to trailers. It’s easy to place an ad or find the items you want, and it’s used by hundreds of area shoppers every day.

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

PUBLIC AUCTION

1-800-404-3157

FRIDAY JUNE 29, 2012 AT 6:00PM

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

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.

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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.

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

$224,500

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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

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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

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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.

611 - WANTED TO BUY

613 - PETS & SUPPLIES

MOVING SALE., June 23, 24, 30 & July 1st, 9am-4pm, large variety of items, 3254 White Oak Valley Rd., between Lucas Rd. & the bridge on the right side.

513-304-2280

AUTO DETAILING Interior & Exterior Cleaning Hand wash, dry & wax Clean & dress the tires & exterior trim Clean windows inside & out Vacuum the interior Clean & Dress the interior surfaces *Truck bed cleaning extra charge *Carpet shampooing available For your convenience pick up & drop off available.

Cars - $75 Trucks & SUV’s - $85 Contact Tony @ 513-376-2520

507 - SEWING & ALTERATIONS

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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.

804 - AUTOS WANTED

504 - BUSINESS SERVICES

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

JUNE 29-30, 9am-? Beacon Hills, Fox Run Dr., Mt. Orab, air compressor, welder, generator, ladders, tools, lots of misc. household. First time Yard Sale!

701 - LOST AND FOUND

DAY CARE/BABYSITTING stay at home mother/nurse Lake Waynoka resident.

5am-6pm, flexible, reasonable rates.

937-829-9099.

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.

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405 - LOTS & ACREAGE

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% re-quired down, affordable monthly payment.

Call for details. 937-446-2542 daytime or 937-213-2131 evenings.

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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

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Fayetteville eighth graders visit washington D.C. The graduating 2012 Fayetteville-Perry eighth grade class took their class trip to washington D.C. and is pictured here on the steps of the Capital Building along with Assistant Principal Tim Carlier, Marci schaefer, class sponsor and Joe huber, VFw Post 5920 commander. Thanks to rep. Jean schmidt’s aid for taking the picture.

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BY Faye Mahaffey The Master Gardner How are things looking in your garden? We enjoyed a few brief showers, but not much showed up in the rain gauge. The showers were certainly spotty and some neighbors 3 miles away were the happy recipients of at least an inch of rain! I have mulched around most of my vegetables to conserve moisture. It looks like it might be time to pull out the old soaker hose.

My June list of gardening tasks includes: • Water newly planted plants and transplants • Do the watering early in the morning • Weed planting beds as necessary and sprinkle a “Pre-emergent” • Throw healthy garden clippings onto the compost pile • Spray roses early and regularly to prevent fungal diseases • Dig or pull out excess perennials and share with a friend • Pinch back chrysanthemums when 4 to 6 inches high • Continue direct-seeding vegetable crops • Keep an eye on your tomato plants and spray a protectant fungicide when necessary. For effective fungicides and spray schedules consult the Ohio Vegetable Production Guide (OSU Extension Bulletin 672).

Here are a few facts about watering your plants. A deep watering is more beneficial than a light one; moisture that penetrates the soil thoroughly helps the growth of roots buried deep in the ground. Watering lightly encourages the growth of roots at the top of the soil, where they experience acute stress during a drought. Watering early in the day allows the sun to dry the leaves of your plants, to help ward off the

WBHS Class of 1982 reunion The Western Brown graduating Class of 1982 will be celebrating their 30th anniversary with a reunion and they are inviting the classes of 1981 and 1983 to join them! The reunion will take place at the Pike Township Hall on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 7 p.m. Please bring a snack and beverages.

Please help us spread the word! We can’t believe its been 30 years and we know you will have fun seeing old classmates and please bring any old pictures you have that you would like to share.

For more information call any of the reunion committee: Andrea Kreiner Schumann (937) 213-3323, Tammy Brown Lind (513) 404-9544, Kim Gunter Lodwick (513) 310-7011 or Sharon Wardlow Christman (513) 633-8588.

growth of fungal disease like black spot or powdery mildew on foliage. Avoid watering at midday when the sun is most intense, since a good portion of the water will evaporate before it can help the plant.

This year might be the time to consider more drought resistant plants for your gardens. Two informative Fact Sheets available at http://ohioline.osu.edu are Drought Resistance in the Home Landscape (HYG1643-94) and General Maintenance of Herbaceous Ornamentals (HYG-123698).

As you mulch your landscape this year, remember that mulch should never be placed against tree trunks.

This practice promotes rot and disease. If you mulch around the base of a tree, make sure the mulch is no more than ½ inch thick near the base of the trunk. If your tree looks like it is coming out of a “volcano” of mulch, be sure to bring that mulch away from the trunk!!!

Mulching depth, depending on the material selected, is 2 to 2.5 inches. Mulching depths less than two inches may not satisfy the principal objectives. However, mulch applied 3 to 6 inches or more, still recommended by some, can lead to serious problems for landscape plants. A mulch that is too thick may severely reduce or eliminate drying and lead to water-logged soil, particularly during wet seasons or in heavy clay loam soils. Extended periods of wet soils in spring are most damaging to a number of perennials, azalea, rhododendron, conifers in general, and taxus or yew in particular. You might want to refer to Fact sheet HYG-1083-96, Mulching Landscape Plants, for more tips on mulching (available on ohioline).

When I visit friends we usually take a “walk-about” and look at their flowers and vegetable garden. It is always fun to see what plants other gardeners choose for their landscapes. A recent visit to a friend’s vegetable

garden introduced me to a new type of onion, the EGYPTIAN or WALKING ONIONS (Allium cepa var. proliferum). This distinct onion is difficult to miss in the garden, leading one to stop and figure it out! This unusual onion can be eaten like chives or early spring onions when it first emerges. However, when it's ready to bloom, it sends up a green stalk 2 - 3' tall that gets as thick as one's thumb.

At the end of the stalk appear clusters of small onions that are called bulbils. These can be harvested and eaten like shallots or pearl onions; they have a much stronger flavor than shallots.

The "walking" moniker comes from the fact that after the plant sets its bulbils on top of the stalk, it sends out a shorter stalk where the flower emerges and sets another set of bulbils. This second set of bulbils is heavy enough to weigh down the initial stalk, thus allowing the bulbils to make soil contact and voila - "walk."

These bulbils develop roots away from the mother plant, thus propagation is ensured.

One can keep a walking onion patch under control by separating and planting the individual bulbils about 8" apart in rows. They can be planted in spring or fall, in full sun with good drainage.

These onions are perennial, coming back each year.

Walking onions won't produce bulbs at the base like normal onions do; rather, they develop several large bunching onions in the ground. These can be eaten as well. Use in the garden or in the edible landscape.

They are quite interesting!

Provide good drainage and full sun or a very light shade and they'll be around for many years.

Don’t forget to e-mail your gardening questions to Mike Hannah at mhannah2@msn.com. Be sure to include your phone number when you send your e-mail.

Master Gardeners will then contact you with suggestions and important information.

Mt. Orab UMC to hold Vacation Bible School The Mt. Orab United Methodist Church (UMC) will be having their annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) on July 23-27 from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.

The theme is ‘Adventures on Promise Island’, a land where God’s promises never change. Each day at Promise Island the kids will participate in the excitement of Seaside Celebration, experience Bible stories about God’s promises at Lifeguard Lagoon, creat service or crafts at Project Pointe, enjoy snacks and learn about God’s promises at the Coconut Café, and play great games at Fun Time Falls!

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trees, exotic wildlife, welcoming sunshine, new friends at Promise Island will help your children experience the powerful, unchanging promises of God. There is no cost to attend the Mt. Orab UMC ‘Adventures on Promise Island’ VBS, but a free will offering will be accepted to provide gift boxes for Mt. Orab UMC’s annual ‘Operation Christmas Child’ to aid children in need. These boxes will be made by the VBS kids as an expression of God’s love through them.

For more information call (937) 444-1046.

The church is located at 212 Church Street and U.S. 68 South in Mt. Orab.

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