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THE BROWN COUNTY
Sunday, July 22, 2012 • Volume 39 No. 50 Serving Brown County, Ohio since 1973
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ODNR officers indicted for hunting on duty BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press
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David warner have been indicted for Theft in office and Tampering with records after an ohio Inspector General’s report found that he was hunting on duty.
Two more Ohio Department of Natural Resources employees have been indicted in Brown County Common Pleas Court. Indicted were David Warner, a Field Supervisor for the Ohio Division of Wildlife and Matthew Roberts, a Wildlife Officer assigned to Clinton County. Warner is charged with Theft in Office, a fifth degree felony, Tampering with Records, a third degree felony and Dereliction of Duty, a second degree misdemeanor. Roberts is charged with Theft in Office, a fifth degree felony and Tampering
Allan Wright sentenced to house arrest, probation BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Former Ohio Wildlife Officer Allan Wright was sentenced to three months home confinement, five years probation and a one thousand dollar fine in federal court in Cincinnati on July 17. Federal Judge Michael R. Barrett also told Wright that he could continue to carry a firearm while performing his current duties as a security officer at Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee, but he was not allowed to take his weapon off campus.
Wright is also not allowed to apply for a hunting or fishing license for the duration of his probation, and his one thousand dollar fine must be paid to the Ohio “Turn in a Poacher” program. He was also assessed one hundred dollars in court costs. Following the sentencing, Ignacia S. Moreno, Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Justice, said "By committing wildlife crime while on duty as an Ohio Wildlife Officer, Wright not only vi-
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olated the law but also breached the public's faith in the integrity of the wildlife law enforcement CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
Dennis Varnau takes case against Sheriff to U.S. Supreme Court BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Dennis Varnau has appealed his case against Brown County Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger to the United States Supreme Court. Varnau has been in a legal battle with Wenninger since 2008, claiming that Wenninger is not legally qualified to be Sheriff. Varnau’s petition was denied by the Ohio Supreme Court in January of this year and refused to recon-
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sider its decision in April. The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to discuss the case in September, and decide whether to hear it. The court decides to hear about one percent of the cases submitted in this manner. If the court refuses to take up the case, then the
ruling from the Ohio Supreme Court will stand and the case will be over. “It’s just a shame that this case has to continue to take some of my time away from serving the people of Brown County”, Wenninger said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
OSU President Gee visits Brown County BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The President of The Ohio State University visited Brown County on July 17. E. Gordon Gee stopped at the vineyards of the Kinkaid Ridge Winery on Kinkead Road, near Ripley. Joining him on his visit were Brown County Commissioners Ralph Jennings, Bill Geschwind and Tony Applegate as well as Brown County Auditor
Doug Green. Gee met with Ron Barrett of the Kinkead Ridge Winery, who gave him a rundown about the state of winemaking in Brown County. Following his conversation with Barrett, Gee said, “This is a remarkably important area in which to grow grapes and the University needs to think more carefully about how to work with the local growers in terms of grape research.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 13
with Records, a third degree felony. Both men will be arraigned at a later date. The indictments follow the public release of an investigation by the Ohio Inspector General. The investigation began as the result of a complaint on Feb. 1. The complaintant told the Inspector General’s office that he found a photograph of Wright and Warner posing with harvested deer while wearing their uniform pants. The bottom line of the findings is that the two men were found to be hunting on state time and falsifying records by claiming work hours for when they were
actually hunting. Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little said “After reviewing the Inspector Generals report, I felt that the facts should be presented to the Grand Jury. They felt, as I do, that these two men took public money and betrayed the public trust because they chose to hunt while being paid by taxpayers.” Bethany McCorkle of The Ohio Department of Natural Resources released the following statement to the Brown County Press: “Upon receiving information that Mr. Warner and Mr. Roberts hunted while on duty, ODNR quickly investigated the matter and alerted the Ohio Inspector
General’s office. Based on the IG’s report, the Brown County Prosecutor obtained an indictment. Pursuant to the FOP contract Mr. Roberts was placed on restricted duty. Mr. Warner was placed on unpaid administrative leave effective immediately while the department’s administrative investigation is ongoing.” McCorkle said the personnel actions for the men were effective July 19. That is the same day the IG report was made public. The Inspector General report reads: “On December 4, 2008, at 10:22 a.m., Wright (1582) called the ODNR CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
Ripley mourns the loss of Ravye Williams, athlete and favorite son BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Many people in Ripley are devastated after the death of Ravye Williams. Williams was a star athlete and a 2011 graduate from Ripley. He was in a serious car accident on July 14 on US 52 in Clermont County. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said that the car Williams was driving drove off the road at hit a tree. Williams was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle. He was airlifted to University Hospital, where he died the next day. Williams was a member of the United States Army Reserve. He was a well known and popular figure with adults and students. His former varsity bas-
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williams (center) is shown with his maternal Grandparents Donna and scottie marshall.
ketball coach, Marty Adams, had to pause for a moment when asked how he would describe Ravye to someone who had never met him. “He was kind-hearted and a great role model. All the kids looked up to him”,
Adams said. “If you didn’t get a chance to meet him, you missed out on a special kid who was much more than just an outstanding athlete.” Mike Kennedy, a former coach and principal of CONTINUED ON PAGE 13
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Hamersville receives new American Flag, presented by Congresswoman Jean Schmidt BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press July 14 marked a very special day for residents of the Village of Hamersville with a flag pole dedication and a flag raising ceremony for an American flag which once flew over the nation’s capital. Congresswoman Jean Schmidt presented the flag to the village during the event held in front of the Hamersville Municipal Building. “It was a wonderful experience for all of us who live in Hamersville,” said Hamersville Mayor Keith Staggs. “Jean Schmidt gave a wonderful speech about the history of our town and how it was named after General
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Congresswoman Jean schmidt spoke briefly at the recent flag raising ceremony held in front of the municipal Building in hamersville. Also shown, Doug Green.
Thomas Hamer of the Mexican-American War. She had really done her homework about our village and it was interesting to hear all that she had to say.”
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Father and son State Rep. Bubp acknowledges Kelly Jones as one of ‘Ohio’s Finest Citizens’ indicted on multiple
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State Representative Danny Bubp attended the July 12 Georgetown Village Council meeting for the purpose of making a personal salute and say good-bye to retiring Georgetown Administrator Kelly Jones. Bubp was introduced to council and visitors by Mayor Dale Cahall. “I appreciate the opportunity to be here tonight,” Bubp began, “Kelly and I go back several years, and he has really made a difference in all the phases of work that he has done. I know Kelly worked at the sheriff’s office a long time, and really he’s worked all around Brown County.” Bubp continued “Everything you’ve ever done has always been in a professional manner and you’ve never let politics intercede, you haven’t let your personal feelings intercede and you’ve always done everything that’s been best for this community.” Bubp then presented Jones with a special commendation plaque saluting him as one of ‘Ohio’s Finest Citizens’. Jones received a standing ovation and a huge round of applause from all council and a room full of visitors. Jones commented that he had enjoyed his 32 years of service. “I’ve seen a lot of things through the years,” Jones said humbly. “And these last 11 years, I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to work with. I’ve seen a lot of council members come and go, and we’ve been real fortunate to have the council members that we’ve had, and I urge you all to keep doing what you’ve
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State Representative danny bubp (right) presents a commendation plaque to retiring Georgetown Village Administrator, Kelly Jones.
been doing.” Following Jones’ comments the mayor thanked him for all his help through the years, then he acknowledged the visitors and then went around the table for comments from council members. Councilman Dennis White thanked Jones for all his help in the past and said that his knowledge of things concerning the village made his own job as council member a lot easier. He told Jones that he would be missed. Village Solicitor Jay Cutrell also thanked Jones for his years of service to the village and added that he had enjoyed working with him. In other business, Georgetown Chief of Police Buddy Coburn reported to council that the officers in his department had recently completed the CPR/AED updated training they needed for re-certification. “Since we are usually the first responder on the scene, and all our cruisers are AED (automated external defibrillator) equipped,” Chief Coburn said, “We requalify our officers when we’re required
to do so. Dennis Lewis from Southwest Regional Medical Center provides the training and does a tremendous job of keeping us updated on all the latest requirements and trends.” Chief Coburn reported that the Brown County Health and Wellness Foundation recently serviced two of his AED units, which were all donated to his department The cost of the repairs was $264. He asked council if they would be willing to make a donation to the foundation on behalf of the village for the costs of replacing pads and batteries for AED’s. “I know in the past council has made donations to the foundation,” Coburn said, “they do a lot for our department and with rising cost and diminishing donations, this fund is rapidly depleting.” After a brief discussion by council it was agreed to make donations to the foundation for repairs, out of the Community Development Fund, as needed, in the future. Coburn told council that one of his department’s Dodge Cruisers was damaged during high winds a couple weeks earlier. Ac-
cording to Coburn the vehicle was parked along South Main Street next to the building. “Evidently one of the front entrance doors to the building came open during the high winds,” he explained. “This allowed the wind to travel up the stair well into the Gas Light Theater, causing an increase in the interior pressure of the building. “That pressure increase was enough that it blew out one of the window glasses in an upstairs window.” Coburn said the glass crashed onto the hood of the cruiser and a shard of glass struck with enough force to actually penetrate the steel on the hood. No officers or citizens were in the area at the time. He also told council that he had recently attended the latest Opiate Task Force Strategy meeting held at the Georgetown Church of Christ. He said the turnout was very good and the goal of the meeting was to set goals and develop strategies to help stem the abuse of prescription pills, heroin and other opiate type narcotics. Administrator Jones reported to council that he recently met with ODOT and Frontier to review the transportation project. He said the project began on July 9 and bids should go out by September. He said tire amnesty day will be held on August 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Recycling Center. He also explained that the CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) application was complete and had been sent in. The $500,000 grant will be used for the waste water treat plant project. He said they would now have to wait and see if the village qualifies for it.
felony drug charges
A father and son from Sardinia were indicted on multiple felony drug charges after Ohio State Highway Patrol investigators seized drugs, guns and cash from their residences in Brown County. On April 19, 2012, troopers initiated a traffic stop on State Route 32 in Brown County. Criminal indicators were observed and a probable cause search revealed 13 Methadone pills, 14 Lyrica pills and a small amount of marijuana. Further investigation led authorities to suspected drug operations in Brown County. Under the guidance of the Brown County Prosecutor Jessica Little, search warrants were obtained from Brown County Probate/Juvenile Judge Margaret A. Clark for the properties occupied by both suspects. The search warrants were executed by the Patrol’s Special Response Team. During a search of both properties, troopers seized 616 illegal prescription pills, 11 guns and $4,860 in cash. In addition, troopers seized cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana and several examples of drug paraphernalia, including digital scales and hypodermic needles.
The father, Delbert Malott, 55, was indicted on the following charges: illegal manufacturing and engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, both second-degree felonies; two-counts of aggravated possession and illegal assembly of drugs, all third-degree felonies; and drug possession, a fourth-degree felony. He was also indicted on misdemeanor charges of drug possession, a first-degree misdemeanor; and possession of drug paraphernalia, a second-degree misdemeanor. If convicted, he faces up to 25 years in prison and a $47,500 fine. The son, Shaine Malott, 24, was indicted on the following charges: engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, a second-degree felony; possession of heroin, weapons under disability, conspiracy, and trafficking in heroin, all third-degree felonies; trafficking in heroin and aggravated possession, both fifth-degree felonies. He was also indicted on misdemeanor charges of drug abuse instruments, a first-degree misdemeanor; and possession of drug paraphernalia, a second-degree misdemeanor. If convicted, he faces up to 30 years in prison and a $ 60,000 fine.
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Inaugural Blue Jean Ball date announced The Ohio Therapeutic Horsemanship organization would like to cordially invite the public to its first Blue Jean Ball! The formal western evening will be held on August 18, 2012 from 7 11 p.m. Admission includes a delicious meal, beer, wine, soft drinks,
and live music. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction, raffle, and split the pot. OTH is operated out of Cherry Ridge Farm in Georgetown, Ohio. Information about the program can be found at Cherryridgefarms.org
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• Acoustic Edge on Saturday, August 25; • Bar Codes on Saturday, September 8.
BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press Fans of the Music in the Park Concerts were disappointed July 14 after the Kenny Welch Band was unable to perform due to weather conditions. But the excitement over the upcoming July 28 concert is beginning to raise over the appearance by the young Cincinnati band, Spearpoint. Spearpoint is a young rock band featuring four young men between the ages of 15 and 17. They have performed all over the Cincinnati area and according to Woody Whittington, coordinator of the concerts, he is very happy that the band will be performing in Mt. Orab on July 28 beginning at 6:30 until 10 p.m. “This is a classic rock band,” Whittington said, “They are a real crowd pleaser especially for our young people.” Spearpoint band members include: • Spencer St. Pierre, 15, who has been playing music since he was 9 years old, is the band’s lead vocalist and also plays lead rhythm guitar; • Ethan Adams, 17, has been playing drums for the past two years;
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although a young group, the Spearpoint Band includes four young men ranging from ages 15 to 17, with more than 20 years musical experience among them. Spearpoint Band will perform Saturday night, July28 at the music in the Park concert held in mt. orab. according to Woody Whittington, coordinator of this event, this group will have the crowd on their feet dancing. the concert is free to the public.
• Augie Giambrone, 15 plays the lead guitar and rhythm guitar as well as vocals has been playing for nearly nine years; • Jack Miller, 14 plays old bass guitar as well as vocals and has been playing for six years. “The experience of this band is evident once you see and hear them play,” added Whittington.
“We hope to see another large crowd on July 28 like we have all summer. Just bring your own lawn chair, sit back, and enjoy the free show at the park.” Whittington said the evening will also include a special performance by local singer Olivia Hardy. Everyone is invited to this enjoyable family evening. Whittington asks
Ripley Bicentennial kicks off with pre-events next weekend The Ripley Bicentennial will kick off with a Bicentennial Celebration Sports Weekend and other nonsporting events! The PreEvents include: • Saturday, July 28-Corn Hole Tournament, registration 10:00 a.m., begin 11:00 a.m., $20 per team • Saturday, July 28- 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, registration 8:00 a.m., begin 9:00 a.m., Elementary School courts • Sunday, July 29- Olde Time Baseball Game, OHS Muffins vs. Ripley AllStars, 2:00 p.m., Elementary School Field, donations only (Olde Time Children’s Games will be offered for younger attendees) Other pre- events in-
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big show Saturday, July 28 as Spearpoint Band takes to the stage at music in the Park, mt. orab
clude: • Historical Slide Program featuring Ripley’s Sesquicentennial, Saturday July 28, 7:30 p.m., Ripley Library, by Greg and Lisa Haitz • July 24-August 4 Paddlewheelers have been invited to Ripley. They will dock on the riverfront. Start making plans now for the weekend of August 2 - 5. It will be chock full of events! See the July 29 edition of The Brown County Press for a complete schedule. For more information call Sports - Daniel Dragoo, (937) 392-024;, Pageant - Jackie Hansen, (937) 392-1134; Car Show - Phil White, (937) 392-4820; Quilt Show - Judith Gray,
(937) 392-0245; Baby Show - Michelle Arnold, (937) 549-8196; Parade Gary Moran, (937) 3921424; Closing Ceremony Carol Stivers, (937) 3921135.
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for everyone to bring a non-perishable canned food item which will be donated to the local food pantry. The event will also include a ‘split-the-pot’ with proceeds going towards the construction of a new structure to cover the performance area. Upcoming concerts include appearances by: • Robin Lacy and Dezydeco on Saturday, August 11;
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obedience class to be offered at animal shelter The Brown County Animal Shelter is excited to announce the start of 6-week “Beginning Obedience Class” offered by the shelter. “The Brown County Animal Shelter is offering this great course beginning on Saturday, August 18 at the shelter,” explained Jan Staubach, volunteer at the shelter and member of the Brown County Humane Society. “There’s an old saying that says...’You can’t teach an old dog new tricks...’, well, I’m here to tell you that anyone can train any dog new things at any age. This beginning obedience class is a great place for people to start.” Staubach said the course will be taught at the Animal Shelter, located in Georgetown next to the Ohio Veterans Home on Veterans Blvd. “There will be two professional trainers guiding dog owners in the basics of obedience,” she added. “One of the benefits of obedience training is, of course, a better behaved dog, but obedience training also clarifies a dog’s position in the family pack and increases bonding between the owner and the dog.” Staubach added that the Beginning Obedience Class is being offered for $40 with a limited number of
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Garnet is a small 5 to 6 month old lab/mix. he was picked up from West Grant in Georgetown. he is very friendly and playful.
participants. Registration deadline for the class is Friday, August 10. Please call the Brown County Animal Shelter at (937) 378-3457 for more information and to register. Staubach added that during these hot days of summer, it is very important that dog owners provide fresh water and good shade for all their outside pets. She said dogs can become dehydrated very quickly, just like humans and should be checked on often for signs of dehydration which include: • a lack of skin elasticity; • dry gums; • sunken eyes; • too much or too little urinating; • depression in the dog. Dog dehydration should be considered an emergency.
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Jessie was picked up on Goodwin road, blanchester. She is a spayed female bluetick/hound mix about three years old.
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Melody is a bouncy little 1-year old terrier/hound mix, female. She was found on upper five mile in Williamsburg.
“If you think your dog may have become dehydrated, please call your veterinarian right away,” added Staubach. “treatment is to replace fluids immediately and prevent any loss of fluids.”
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Taking A Trip Through Time Before the ohio river was widened and deepened, it was not unusual for the river to freeze. ripley citizens could walk across the frozen river. this person is crossing the river from Kentucky during the winter of 1917 and 1918. Front street and the end of main street, ripley can be seen in this photo. a big thanks to Greg haitz, ripley for providing this photo. if you would like more information or if you know more about this photo please call Greg at (937) 392-4007. editors note: our neighbors in the Village of ripley have been and continue to celebrate ripley’s Bicentennial. as a salute to ripley’s residents and this wonderful milestone over the next couple of weeks ‘taking a trip through time’ will be featuring ripley photos. according to www.mjcpl.org/historyrescue, they say “with the possible exception of the flood of 1937 the winter of 1917-1918 was without a doubt the worst citizens ... were ever forced to endure. the Brown county Press wishes another successful and triumphant 200 years to the Village of ripley. ‘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.
My take on the Board of Election news One of the things I was taught as a young journalist was to try to avoid becoming part of the story. But sometimes you can’t do that. It all started with an email that I sent to the Secretary of State’s office regarding the story I wrote in the May 6 edition of the Press regarding the possible violation of Secretary of State directives during the March Primary election. I received a call on May 29 from a source who told me that Democrats on the Brown County Board of Elections were violating procedure. I noted the allegations made by the caller and telephoned Matt McClellan in the Communications Division of the Secretary of State’s office. McClellan told me to write the allegations in an e-mail and send it to him. The text of the e-mail is below in its enterity: “Matt, I am investigating a story in Brown County that may involve a violation of election law. The basics are that poll workers were instructed by the Director of the Board of Elections (a democrat) and an election board member (the chairman of the county democrat party) to require voters to sign affidavits before being given a ballot of a party other than that they are registered with. Two very popular local Republicans were running for state offices and some party switching would be expected. A republican member of the board of elections questioned the director three times on the phone and once in person, being told each time that the affidavit was required. The GOP BOE member then called
Wayne Gates, editor the Secretary of State's office and was told by Pat Wolfe on speakerphone with the BOE director present that the affidavit was not required and voter signatures were not to be requested. Poll workers were notified. An hour later, poll workers were apparently called back and were told to fill out the affidavit when a voter requested an out of party ballot but not to have the voter sign it. This was reportedly done to create a "cheat sheet list" of the voters that switched parties. The GOP BOE member tells me that she personally witnessed a voter request an out of party ballot and then change their mind when told of the affidavit requirement. This is a potentially explosive story of statewide interest and I want to make sure that I know what happened with the Secretary of State's office that day before I talk to the Democrats involved. I would also like a comment from the office regarding the behavior and the potential penalties faced by those involved if they are found to have violated election law or Secretary of State policy regarding elections.” I talked to the Secretary of State’s office again the next day. The only response was to say that they were “gathering facts in the matter” and would not comment further. After I heard from the Secretary of State’s office, I contacted Brown County Repuplican Chairman Paul
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Hall, Brown County Board of Election Member Mariah Votel and Brown County Democrat Chairman and Board of Election Member Dallas Hurt. I made certain all of them knew what I had been told and what I told the Secretary of State’s office. Since the Secretary of State’s office had told me that they were “gathering facts”, I wanted Hall, Votel and Hurt to hear about it from me before they heard from the state. I wrote the story confident that I had talked to everyone involved and that nobody was going to be left out or blindsided. But that was not the end of the story. The issue became a topic of conversation, accusation and frustration for the next two months at the the Brown County Board of Elections. At a meeting in June, Dallas Hurt said that he was told that a complaint to the Secretary of State about the actions of March 6 came from a board member. All board members denied it and Hurt was eventually given a copy of my e-mail by the Secretary of State’s office. My e-mail to the communications department seeking information for a story had suddenly become a “complaint”. The Secretary of State’s office apparently made an internal decision to use my e-mail as evidence instead of a request for confirmation of information. On July 5, the BOE received a letter from the Secretary of State’s office requiring all members, the director and deputy director to sign a form stating that they were aware of any future directives sent out by the Secretary of State. The Board of Elections met again on July 12. I did not attend the meeting, because it happened on a Thursday afternoon, and that is when we put the paper together. Steve Triplett of the News Democrat was there, though. In the July 19 edition of the News Democrat, Steve quotes this exchange between Democrat Board of Election Members Ralph Quallen and Dallas Hurt. “Quallen said, "someone had to ask for an investigation." Hurt followed, "it appears it was an email from the Brown County Press." Quallen said referring to the Brown County Press story, "Wayne Gates says it is not him (making the accusation), it's a board member." "I know, but the email
we got back in our main inquiry goes back to him (Gates)," said Hurt.” In the June 3 story I quote Paul Hall, who is not a BOE member, as saying “My attorneys and I are adamant that these actions were a violation of Secretary of State policy and that voters were unneccessarily burdened and disenfranchised.” I also quote BOE member Mariah Votel as she explains her memory of what happened on March 6. The quotes from Hall and Votel are presumably what Quallen is referring to. There is also this passage in Triplett’s story: “Hurt proposed asking for a meeting with the Secretary of State's office, "so that they are not left with the false impression of what's going on here in Brown County. "I believe if they saw what we are faced with and they had our input instead of some third party's input. I think their impression of Brown County would be improved. They would have more faith and confidence in us if they heard the rest of the story," said Hurt.” I can only assume that I am the “third party” that Hurt is referring to. The letter above was the only “input” I had in this issue. Finally, there is this in Triplett’s article:
Jean schmidt Representatives considered a bill, the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, that seeks to harness our domestic energy resources. It also would help put Americans back to work, lower gas prices over the long term, and reduce our dependence on foreign sources of oil. More specifically, this bill seeks to stop the Obama administration from hindering domestic oil and natural gas production on federal lands – while cutting bureaucratic red tape and streamlining the federal permitting process. It also would require the federal government to set longer-term production goals – using an “all of the above” approach to meeting our nation’s energy needs. And, it would make the Environmental Protection Agency consider the effects of its rules and regulations on domestic energy consumers. This is a common-sense approach for the government to maintain a steady hand in promoting reliable and affordable access to energy.
What Do You Think? What is it about the Village of Hamersville that makes you want to live here and raise your family here?
I like living in a small town. I was born and raise here. My mom worked for this village for over 30 years, and now I work for the village. The people here are friendly. Susan Madden
I've lived in Hamersville for 21 years. I moved here because it's in Western Brown School District and because I like small country living. Cheryl Allen
I like the feeling of living in a small town where everyone knows you and you know everyone. Sabrina Smith
I love the schools in Hamersville, I grew up here and it's a great place to raise a family. Phil Fite
I've lived here all my life...it's alright! George Bartley, Sr.
I know everyone in town...it's a great community with really good schools. George Bartley, Jr.
“"You can see what the (Brown County Press) letter says... I want to know what the penalties are and I want to know who is going to jail," said Hurt.” The last sentence of my e-mail actually reads: “I would also like a comment from the office regarding the behavior and the potential penalties faced by those involved if they are found to have violated election law or Secretary of State policy regarding elections.”“ As you can see, the tone of that sentence is somewhat different from Hurt’s quote. I talked to Hurt last night about this issue. He told me that the comment above was a quip that he probably shouldn’t have said in quite that way. I also talked to Steve Triplett before writing this editorial. We had a pleasant conversation and I told him what I was going to do. I never thought that one simple e-mail requesting information would cause so much turmoil. I disagree with the decision of the Secretary of CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
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It has become an annual ritual. Each summer, gas prices spike – further burdening American families and causing outrage across the United States. President Obama says there is no “magic wand” that will bring oil prices down – and that we need to discuss long-term energy strategies. Instead, we usually resort to a short-term gimmick, like opening the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Summer turns to fall, and we move on to another topic. Unfortunately, this is no time to move on. Today, the national average cost of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is around $3.40. And, some 13 million Americans are out of work. Establishing a long-term energy plan can help change all of those numbers for the better. The fact is that our nation has far more untapped oil than what is in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. There is great potential to develop our own domestic energy sources on federal lands, but we keep getting in our own way. The federal government is making it more difficult to tap the sources of energy. And, once those sources are available, the government throws up road blocks to bringing that energy to consumers. Recently, the House of
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Last years Wood Carver/Wood Worker Day in Georgetown was a huge success according to Carol Myers of the Courthouse Square Association, Inc. in Georgetown. She anticipates that this years event, scheduled for Saturday, July 28 beginning at 10 a.m., will be even bigger and better. “These wood carvers and crafter’s products are all unique and they themselves are extremely talented,” Myers said. “All the wood workers will have large varieties of carvings for this event, and each item on display represents hours and hours of detailed work.” Myers said visitors to the Wood Carvers/Wood Worker Day can expect to see hand carved items such as: • Birds of all kinds; • Santa Clause carvings; • Wooden baskets; • Caricatures of people and animals; • Barn quilt squares; • Scroll saw clocks; • Ornaments of all shapes and forms; • Lathe swans, bowls; • Wooden puzzles and games; • Wooden furniture and much, much more. “There’s something for everyone at this event,” she said. “We are especially ex-
cited about the Stihl Chainsaw Carvers, making an appearance. They are always a big crowd pleaser.” Myers said the Stihl Chainsaw Carvers quickly carve out bears, fish, benches, Indians, small pine trees, etc. with nothing but a chainsaw, right in front of the crowd. “One of the most exciting parts of the show will be the auctioning off of many of the items displayed at the event,” Myers added. “In lieu of a setup fee, each of our crafters donates one of their carvings to be auctioned off. It’s a great opportunity for visitors to win great gifts.” Trophies will be awarded for the following categories: • ‘Best Caricature’ • ‘Best Bird’ • ‘Best Cane or Staff’ • ‘Best Christmas Decoration’ • ‘Best Realistic Animal’ • ‘Best Chainsaw Carving’ First and second place ribbons will also be awarded to the best booth display. Food will be available for purchase at this event. “We are also pleased to announce that the Te-Alah Belly Dancers will be performing between 6 and 7 p.m.,” added Myers. “The group, which is under the direction of Nancy Whyte, is fun to watch and everyone always enjoys their
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BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press
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these beautiful wood carved items are the wares of Georgetown resident John dodson. they will once again be on display during the upcoming Woodcarvers/Woodworker day.
bobby manning, Georgetown will be one of the many woodcarvers set up at the upcoming Woodcarver day in Georgetown, July 28.
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Georgetown resident John dodson shows off the many wood items he will have on display at the upcoming Woodcarver/Woodworker day set for Saturday, July 28 on the Georgetown Courthouse Square.
show. Plus, local DJ John Bellamy will be playing music throughout the day. Then at 7 p.m. he will be hosting a ‘Street Dance.’” She continued, “The July 28 Wood Carver/Wood Worker Day could be the event of the year in George-
town and we want to invite everyone from the county to come join us for some good family fun.” For more information on this event, Myers may be contacted at (937) 3786769
Silouettes of all kinds will be available for purchase on July 28 on the Georgetown courthouse square. these items were made by Georgetown resident Jerry berry.
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Ripley Treasurer gives financial outlook to school board, board takes personnel actions BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press During the July 17 Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington School District Board of Education meeting, Vivian Armour, treasurer, updated the board on the financial outlook for the district. Armour went through the budget item by item. “I hope the board will study these packets I’ve passed out, over the next couple of weeks, and let me know how you feel about the numbers,” Armour said. Armour discussed severance pay savings, adjusted billing, tuition re-embursements and stated that the district was looking at another year of about the same amount of dollars to work with. She attributed the condition of the budget to good management and major cuts through the past couple of years. “I’ve tried to earmark the line items that could possibly change,” she added. “But right now our revenues and spending is where it should be. We still have to be careful, but I think we should be okay until 2015 when we will need to find new revenues.” Superintendent Charles Kimble commented that the district simply could not cut anything else, but he understands that costs are going to continue to go up. Superintendent Kimble updated the board on progress with the Race to the Top program in the absence of Russ Curtis, curriculum/technology supervisor. “The Race to the Top team has completed its ‘scope of work’ and it’s ‘professional development’ plans and both have been approved by the Ohio De-
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Pam Sebastian, (middle), assistant special education coordinator/title i coordinator introduced two new intervention specialist in the district at the July 17 meeting. (right) Carolyn Renee Savage for the middle school and Ginia Johnson for the high school.
partment of Education for the 2012-2013 school year,” Kimble said. “This team spends a lot of time working on these plans and keeping up to date on everything that’s going on. “The Ohio Teacher’s Evaluation System team also spent three days in June at a meeting held at the Educational Service Center in Georgetown. They are working on developing teacher evaluation instruments that will be used in the future.” He also stated that in his opinion the RTTT program has now merged with DLT (District Leadership Team and OIP (Ohio Improvement Process) but has not yet formed a new name. “I hope that we’re going to push the marriage of these teams a little further and come up with a new name, during the meeting coming up in August,” Kimble added. In other business at the meeting Kimble offered brief report from Dick Zurbuch, maintenance supervisor.
He told the board that several items that had been brought to Zurbuch's attention by the fire marshal had been fixed and the school received no fines and got a good final report from the fire marshal. He added that the schools were all in the process of being thoroughly cleaned and would be ready for the new school year. He told the board that the district would be auctioning off at least four older school busses and the money could be used to purchase a new van. The van is used to transport small groups of students which saves the district money, by not having to use a bus. Actions taken by the board include approving the following: • approve the facilities and transportation resolution; • approve all bus routes needed for the 2012-2013 school year; • accept the resignation for retirement of Thelma Womacks; • accept the resignation of Kristine Brookover;
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It was sent to the Communications Office, not the compliance department. Some are saying privately that I shouldn’t have written it in the first place, and that if I hadn’t, this could have all been avoided. That was not an option. If I get a call about improper procedure during an election, my job and my ethics compel me to investigate.
After reading this, if anyone still thinks that my goal was to cause trouble or choose political sides, I can’t help them. This election season is far from over. As it continues, I plan to be as fair and non-partisan as possible. If anyone has any questions or complaints, they are welcome to call me at (937) 444-3441 or e-mail me at bcpress@frontier.com.
• approve employment of Carolyn Renee Savage as an intervention specialist for the middle school for one year; • approve employment of Ginia Johnson as an intervention specialist at the high school for one year; • award supplemental contract for Aimee Carpenter as JV girls volleyball coach and Phil Ashcraft as 7th grade girls volleyball coach; • award a supplemental contract for high school newspaper to Patty McNeilan for 2012-2013 school year; • approve the supplemental payment equal to 1/7th of current salary to James Gilkison for teaching an art class at the high school during his prep/plan time; • accept the resignation of Tami Leyendecker Walters for the 2012-2013 school year; • approve Joe Huff III for boys varsity soccer and Charles Poole for golf. The board also discussed the new program requiring that all third graders be able to read and how they plan to work out the details and make changes.
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THANKS FOR DONATING TO THE SETH BLEVINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The SPC Seth Blevins Memorial Scholarship Committee extends a sincere Thank You for making the 2nd annual Memorial Motorcycle Ride a genuine success for 2012, raising over $5100.00 for the Scholarship. This annual event was originated in 2011 by Lisa Vogel of Russellville, an employee of RD’s Wayside Inn. Ronnie & Teresa Davis, owners of RD’s Wayside Inn, have sponsored the annual ride in 2011 and 2012. Steve Vogel was chef for the barbeque grilling with the assistance of Jo Lewis and John Bean, making certain that all food & drinks were prepared and ready upon the return of riders. “Lisa unselfishly coordinates all of this while working her full time job and raising her son, Jake, as a single mother” quotes Shirley Wagoner, committee chair and proud Grandmother of Seth Blevins. THANK YOU to the following businesses and individuals contributing supplies, food, donations & work participation: Arnheim Church Youth Program Bethany Yockey C-103 Cecilia Covert Dennis Wallace Georgetown FOE Post Hillsboro Am. Legion Post Jake & Katie Wagoner Mark Klump Mt. Carmel Am. Legion Post Peoples Defender Russellville Am. Legion Post Russellville Family Dollar Russellville Girls Softball Program Russellville Police Department Shannon & Katrina Wagoner
Ashley Ratliff Blake Germann Carl Warren Daryl Kilgore Don Hency Jason Reynolds John Bean Lisa Vogel Matt Neu News Democrat Randy Hiler Star Impressions TruPointe WCPO WKRC
B&M Towing Brown County Press Carla Germann Dean & Bonnie Dotson FOX 19 Jo Lewis Ledger Independent Lois Richendollar Mike Sells Paige Blevins RD’s Wayside Inn Steve Vogel Valley Foods Will & Shirley Wagoner WLWT
The Raffle and Prize Winners were: Doug Day of Decatur - Mac Tool Box donated by Stanley Works of Georgetown. Ben Parker of Decatur - Sound Bar donated by Rent 2 Own of Georgetown. Danielle Burns of Mt. Orab - Wishing Well donated by First State Bank. Tammy Masters of Mt. Orab – Handmade Quilt donated by Shelia Bradley of Russellville. Pam Puckett of Russellville - $500.00 cash prize. “Our work and dedication is rewarded by knowing that we are honoring Seth’s memory and his sacrifice for us and investing into the future of our young people. I feel he would be so proud of how these communities participate and give back” quotes Shirley Wagoner.
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Wood Carver/Wood Worker day in Georgetown set for Saturday, July 28, many artists expected
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NOTICE FOR THE SALE OF THE VILLAGE OF ABERDEEN’S WATER SYSTEM Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the sale of the Village of Aberdeen’s Water System will be received at the office of the Village of Aberdeen, Brown County Ohio, 99 Main Cross St., Aberdeen, Ohio 45101 until 4:00 PM on September 4, 2012, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at 7:00 PM on September 4, 2012. The property is to be sold by the Village to the highest or best bidder. Said property is located in the Village of Aberdeen. The specifications of the sale may be examined by contacting the Village Administrator. Each bid shall be sealed, endorsed “Village of Aberdeen – Water System” and filed within the time specified. Each bid shall contain the full name of every person or company interested in the same, and state the bidders intended use for the system The Village reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waiver any information and irregularities in bids or to accept any bid proposal which is deemed most favorable to the Village of Aberdeen. No bidder may withdraw his bid after the actual date of opening thereof. Dated July 10, 2012 Village of Aberdeen Attn: Emily Henderson, Administrator 99 Main Cross St BCP 7-15t5 ----------------------------------------
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Georgetown schools get preliminary grades BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press Tom Durbin, Superintendent of Georgetown Exempted Village School District, told board members on July 11 that the district’s unofficial state report card results were in and that the district moved up in three indicators. “The preliminary numbers show that we met 22 out of the 26 indicators,” Durbin said. “And we missed two of the indicators by 3/10’s of one percent. We needed 75 and we got 74.7.” During a brief discussion among the board members regarding teaching methods
and how to raise the district’s scores on the state tests, Durbin commented that he felt that sharing just one question a day from the test with a student and making sure they understood it, was a good method. “You cannot cram information into a kids head the last two weeks prior to this test,” Durbin said, “then expect them to know it. We’ve got to start in the fourth grade, after that assessment. Teachers should start preparing their students by teaching the standards, then help them when they get into the fifth grade.” Durbin added that teach-
ers now know how that test was developed. He said there is now data showing how they get the scores and those are the area that need attention. Board member Dr. Jeffrey Donohoo commented on the teaching success of certain teachers and how they brought grades up through their teaching methods. He said they need to find out what that teacher did specifically in his/her classroom that made the difference. Durbin told the board that the test itself can be found on the Ohio Department of Education website. He encouraged everyone to look at a sample of the test. “Teachers can use that site to develop practice tests for their students,” Durbin added. “On the new test that comes out for the 2014-2015 school year, they’ve already told us that in order to pass that test, students will have to score to an accelerated level. I
think that will be hard to achieve.” In other business at the board meeting Durbin gave an update on the Race to the Top program and stated that the RTTT budget had been approved, the professional development plan had been approved and the transformation team will meet again on August 16. He also said one cook had been hired and he had interviewed three applicants for the industrial tech teacher’s job, and they were still considering a new athletic director. Durbin said that he appreciated the efforts made by the district’s bus drivers who made a recommendation to reduce bus routes by one route. “Our bus drivers themselves were able to move things around on the routes and eliminate one of the routes,” Durbin told the board. “That will save the district almost $30,000. We will post the changes on
our website for the parents.” In other actions taken by the board included: • approve the monthly financial report; • approve the transfer of $7,000 per month during fiscal year 2013 from the general fund to the termination benefits fund; • approve bus route changes; • approve the cafeteria price list for upcoming school year; • approve student fees list for upcoming school year; • approve hiring three certified elementary teachers; • approve hiring one non-licensed personnel, limited supplemental contract; • approve hiring one certified, limited supplemental contract; • accept resignation of non-certified teacher, Ann Seip.
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General Electric representative presents Access and Success for Adults with training donation Daniel R. Evans, Community Service Fund Representative from the Peebles Test-Site presented Sue Evans, Executive Director of Access and Success for Adults (ASA), a 501 (c) (3) non-profit located in Georgetown, Ohio
with a check to support the “Your Place” curriculum. The mission of Access & Success for Adults (ASA) is to enable any individualin-transition through using the "Your Place" for the Adult Learner curriculum to overcome obstacles, to
capture the vision of the potential that lies within, and to realize they can reach their goals through obtaining increased educational training, updated technology training, and/or work place skills to provide a sustainable lifestyle. The Program appreciates very much the support given from General Electric’s Community Service Fund and the employees in order that participants can be better served throughout the surrounding counties. Classes for individuals-intransition, single parents, and single-pregnant women are offered at the ABCAP Building, 406 W. Plum Street in Georgetown beginning August 20th and ending September 26th, 2012, Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. with an hour lunch break. Class content includes transitional skills, educational skills, and workplace skills as well as various assessments to find individual strengths and abilities to direct choices of a career path suited to the individual. Workbooks are provided for the participants as an in-kind match from ASA. Participants are recognized who have successfully completed the 6-week class, and/or obtained gainful employment. If you are wondering, “Where do I go from here?” ASA is the place to start on a new beginning. Sue stated, “If you have goals you have never reached to date, this class is just the right place to give you the tools to make it happen and the encouragement as you make those changes." If a support group from caring friends and fellow classmates sounds like just the boost you need to make changes in your life, find out more about “YOUR PLACE” for the Adult Learner curriculum by calling Peggy Berry, Office Manager, at (937) 3783564 or by e-mailing Sue at evanssue7@gmail.com. Register for the next class beginning August 20.
Free movie screening held locally The Bridge is excited to present October Baby for a free showing to the community Saturday, July 21 at 6 p.m. Select churches will be showing the film prior to its national DVD release in September. To reserve your free tickets, please visit www.iheartthebridge .com/octoberbaby or call our church offices at (937) 444-5300. The Bridge is a church community located at 15212 Bodman Road, Mt. Orab.
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Hannah Jann Thomas, newborn
William Milton Singleton, 75
Ravye D. Williams, 19
George C. Smith, Jr., 79
Florence Sis Jamison, 84, Winchester, passed away Wednesday July 11, 2012. She was born Nov 7, 1927, in Brown County, the daughter of the late Virgil Black and Wina Boone Black. She was a homemaker. Besides her parents, Florence was preceded in death by her husband Billie Jamison, son; William F Jamison, infant daughter; Annita Bea, grandson; Carey Jamison, brother; Leon Black, and sister; Margie Dryden. Surviving her is 1 daughter Becky Dyer and husband Tim of Winchester, 5 grandchildren; William F Jamison Jr., Todd G Jamison and wife Kacey, Andy L Jamison, Matthew Dyer and wife Hidi, and Sheri Tabor and husband Josh, and 15 great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday July 14, 2012 with Paul Cocklin officiated. Burial will follow at the Ash Ridge Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Sardinia Life Squad. The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.
Hannah Jann Thomas, newborn infant of Jeremy and Jennifer (Hedrick) Thomas of Hamersville, Oh., passed away Saturday July 14, 2012. Besides her parents, she is survived by 3 brothers, Taylor Henson, Christopher Thomas, and Matthew Rogers, and 1 sister, Kiley Rogers all of Hamersville. Also surviving her is paternal grandfather Gerald Thomas of Russellville, paternal grandmother Melody Dennison and husband Steve of Glasgow, Ky., paternal great grandmother Iva Thomas of Russellville, maternal grandparents Mike and Cindy Hedrick of Newtown, Oh., and several aunts and uncles. Services were held Thursday July 19, 2012, where Rev. Dan Harrison officiated. Burial followed at the Mt. Leigh Cemetery in Seaman, Oh. The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.
William Milton Singleton, 75, New Richmond, OH., died July 13, 2012. He founded Singleton Roofing in 1980 and operated it in the community he loved. He was also president of Clermont County Days in Sebring, FL. Williams is survived by his wife, Carolyn Singleton; sons Jerry (Tracy) Singleton, the late Ron (Cathy) Singleton and Jeff (Yvonne) Singleton; daughters Linda (Ron) Singleton-Taylor and Kelli (Jason) Sanders; brothers Clarence (Gloria) Singleton and the late J.T. Singleton; sisters Betty Holland, Louvenia Poriot and Edith Durham; and 11 grandchildren. Services were held at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia, on July 19, 2012. Internment was at Laurel Cemetery. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia, served the family.
Ravye D. Williams, 19, Ripley, OH, died Sunday, July 15 at University Hospital in Cincinnati. He was a 2011 graduate of Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington High School and a member of the United States Army Reserves. Ravye was born November 16, 1992 in Georgetown, Ohio, the son of Desree Marshall of Batavia, Ohio and Nathaniel Williams. In addition to his parents, Ravye is survived by ten brothers and sisters Azyiah, Skye, Tiera, Jaylan, Tamiah, Jason, Quintin, Irulan, Kyler and Caleb; two nieces; maternal grandparents - Donna and Scottie Marshall; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many many friends. He was preceded in death by one brother Kashawn; maternal great grandparents - Raymond and Shirley Sims; paternal grandmother - Lula Mae and one uncle - “Sam Buck”. Funeral services were held on Friday, July 20, 2012 at the Ripley-UnionLewis-Huntington High School in Ripley, Ohio. Interment followed the funeral service in Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley. If desired, memorial donations may be made to: R-U-L-H Schools, in care of the athletic department, P.O. Box 85 Ripley, Ohio 45167. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.
George C. Smith, Jr., 79, Haines City, FL., died July 16, 2012 in Aubundale, FL. He was a veteran of the Army and a welder at GE. George was born April 30, 1933 in Cincinnati, the son of the late George and Choie (Masters) Smith, Sr. He was also preceeded in death by his brother, Raymond Smith, and three sisters, Ruth Smith, Edna Pursley and Florence Malott. Mr. Smith was survived by his wife, Rita A. Smith, of Haines City, FL; two children, Ann (Williams) Yeary and Gregory (Joann) Smith, both of Blanchester, OH; a brother, Frank Smith of Lynchburg, OH; two sisters, Elsie Storer of Williamsburg, OH and Joyce Harkins of Mt. Orab, OH; and seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Services were held at Egbert Funeral Home in Mt. Orab on Monday, July 23, 2012. Internment was at Mt. Orab Cemetery. The Egbert Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Noble Hardyman, 90
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Noble Hardyman, 90 of Sardinia, Oh., died Friday, July 13, 2012. He worked in maintenance for the Sardinia Elementary School for thirty years. He also was a school bus driver for the Eastern Local School District for many years, a farmer, a World War II Army veteran, a member of the Farm Bureau and a former member of the Sardinia Life Squad. He was born June 16, 1922 in Springdale, Ky., the son of the late Clarence Marshall and Alice Mae (Applegate) Hardyman. Noble was also preceded in death by his wife Lucile N. (Neu) Hardyman in 2003, three brothers – Marshall, Arthur and John Hardyman and one sister – Laura Alice Sheeley. Mr. Hardyman is survived by six daughters – Mary Campbell of Sardinia, Linda Steadman of Wilmington, Anna Jenny of Lawrence, Ks., Brenda Hardyman of Cincinnati, Bonnie (Neil) McHenry of New Carlisle, and Patricia (Charles Jones) Hardyman of New Marlborough, Mass., twelve grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, two brothers – Norville Hardyman of Ripley, and Lovell Hardyman of Georgetown, three sisters – Dorothy Young of Ripley, Della Jones of Troy, Oh., and Wilma Jimison of Mt. Orab, and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service was held Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at the Old Sardinia Elementary School, Sardinia, Oh. There was a private interment in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown , Ohio. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
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Mary L. Davidson, 99 Mary L. Davidson, 99 of Georgetown, died Thursday, July 12, 2012. She was a homemaker and a devoted member of the Georgetown United Methodist Church and the Ohio Brown County Grange. Mary was born March 15, 1913 in Stockland, Ill., the daughter of the late James and Ella (Wilson) Laycock. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband – Harold Davidson in 1998 and two brothers – Elroy and Chester Laycock. Mrs. Davidson is survived by her son – Ralph Davidson and wife Norma of Felicity, two grandsons – Jon Davidson and wife Carole of Felicity, and Jay Davidson and wife Melody of McAlpin, Flor., two great grandchildren – Kaitlyn Ytterberg and husband Ryan of Cincinnati, and Matt Davidson of Highland Heights, Ky., one sister-in-law – Otta Mae Scott and many nieces and nephews. Services were held Sunday, July 15, 2012 where Fred Thomas officiated. Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
Pauline ‘Polly’ Brown, 79 Pauline ‘Polly’ Brown, 79, Mt. Orab, OH., died July 18, 2012 in Georgetown, OH. She was a member of the O.E.S. White Oak 193, the Mt. Orab Women’s Club and the Mt. Orab Church of Christ. Pauline was born October 28, 1932 in New Hope, OH, the daughter of the late Raymond and Josephine (nee McGhehey) Howland. Besides her parents, she was preceeded in death by a son, Michael Prather. She is survived by a son, Roy Prather, Jr., of Mt. Orab, OH. Services were held on Friday, July 20 at the Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab. Internment was in the Confidence Cemetery, Georgetown. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
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Virginia L. Daniel, 77 Virginia L. Daniel, 77 of Fayetteville, died peacefully on July 15th, 2012. She was born May 24, 1935 in Covington, Ky., to the late Orie Lee and Ettie B. Price. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James E. Daniel; sons, William Arnold "Arnie" Daniel, and Barnard Ray "Barnie" Daniel. She is survived by her son, Ernest (Michele) Daniel of Lynchburg, brother, William (Louise) Holt of Kentucky, sister, Carol Doolin of Kentucky, 6 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. Services were held on Thursday, July 19, 2012, where Fr. Jerry Hiland officiated. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
No one knows the silent heartache Only those who have lost can tell The grief that is borne in silence You have left us a legacy of memories Sweet memories of you Darlene They linger within our hearts And will never dissapear The light from the candle you carried Guides our wandering feet today. Ourlr lives have been better and richer For the light along our way. Missed by: Eileen McCall Mr. & Mrs. Cameron McCall Mr. & Mrs. Greg Moore Danielle, Priscilla, Alma & Jocelyn
Kenneth L. Wilson, 51 Kenneth L. Wilson, 51, Hamersville, died suddenly Friday, July 13, 2012. Kenneth was born November 29, 1960 to the late Robert L. and Geneva (Gosney) Wilson. He leaves behind a son, Kenneth Barnes and two dear brothers, Richard L. "Rick" Wilson and Guy L. Wilson. Services were held in Tate Township Cemetery Bethel on Thursday July 19, 2012. The E. C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
Franklin Alexander Moe, Jr., 49 Franklin Alexander Moe, Jr., 49 of Georgetown, Oh., died Monday, July 9, 2012. He was a flight attendant for Eastern and American West Air Lines and a member of the St. George Catholic Church in Georgetown. Frank was born March 6, 1963 in Cincinnati, the son of Franklin A. and Shirley (Cochrane) Moe, Sr. of Georgetown. In addition to his parents, Frank is survived by one sister – Sherry Corcoran of Georgetown, two brothers – Jim Moe and wife Beth of Wentzville, Mo., and Robert Moe and wife Regina of Georgetown, and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by one brother – Michael Moe. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, July 14, 2012 at the St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Ripley, Oh., where Rev. Ted Kosse was the celebrant. Cremation followed the mass of Christian burial. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.
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SINLESS SON In John chapter 8 Jesus is talking to the Jews concerning Himself. In verse 46 He asked the questions: “Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?” The Jews were saying that Jesus was just a sinner like everyone else. That is where they were wrong! In a survey a few years ago in this country they found that 4 out of 10 people said they felt Jesus had committed some sin. I was talking to a young woman not too long ago and asked her the same question. She said: “Well, just a little.” If Jesus had sinned even just a little, He could not be your Saviour! Furthermore, if you believe that Jesus sinned, even just a little, you could not get saved! In order for you to get saved, you must recognize the fact that you are a sinner. And if there is going to be a Saviour, he could not be a sinful Saviour. A sinful Saviour could not save you or anyone else. That is common sense. Having said that, let’s now talk about the perfection of Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us that He knew no sin. Jesus was sinless. In verse 46 Jesus is asking the Jews which of them is able to prove that He has sinned. When Christ was put on that cross He did not have one single solitary sin that He was responsible for. He took on our sins! II Corinthians 5:21 states: “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” It was because He was sinless that He could take on our sins and pay our sin debt once and for all and forever. Hebrews 10:10;14 says: “By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” “For by one offering he hath perfected forever them that are sanctified.” He offered His body on that old rugged cross and shed His precious blood in order to cleanse us from all sins. I John 1:7 asserts: “...and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.” Again in Revelation 1:5: “...Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood.” Ephesians 2:13: “But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.” What other price could compare to the blood of Jesus? Of what other human being
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could it be honestly said that he knew no sin? Therefore, the Bible makes it very clear that Jesus Christ was sinless and that it is by His blood we are cleansed. Jesus Himself asked the question: “...And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?” That question still holds true today. If you do not believe His word you are calling Christ a liar. Ask yourself the questions: “Is there any good work that I could do good enought to pay for my sins?” “Could that work compare to the sinless Son of God and what He did for me?” “Do I really want to say that His word is not true?” “Do I want to say that the shedding of His blood was not important?” Think about it! Titus 3:5 tells us: “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost.” Ephesians 2:8-9 states: “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” We cannot do anything but have faith in Christ Jesus in order to save us from our sin! We must believe that He was sinless, that He died on the cross for our sins, that He arose the third day from the grave, and that it is His precious blood that cleanses us from all sin! It is called faith! He is the Lamb of God who was sacrificed for our sins! And it was His blood which He offered to cover our sins. What more do you possibly think that we could need? Romans 10:9;13 professes: “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Salvation is just a prayer away!
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “We have prevailed in every court, every time, and we expect to win this round too.” Varnau did win a victory of sorts in 2009 when the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that the 12th District Court of Ohio must rule on the merits of the case, instead of ruling against Varnau on technical issues. The 12th District found in favor of Wenninger. Varnau appealed that ruling to the Ohio Supreme Court and was denied. Varnau made the following statement to the Press regarding the case. (Editors Note: Varnau’s statement provides his representation of the legal background and history surrounding the case. Rather than publish it as a Letter to the Editor, I am including it in the story.) “Every citizen is at least entitled to due process in court. As a Vietnam Veteran with one year and seven months in a combat zone, I too expect due process the same as anyone else. I have had NONE since 2008 in any of the three court forums handling my two cases. On September 8, 2008, I was denied a writ of mandamus by Common Pleas Court to force the Board of Elections to accept my protest. The Court said I had another remedy in quo warranto, which was not true at that time. I could not file for a writ of quo warranto until after I had lost the election and the results certified on November 25, 2008. I appealed this decision to the 12th District Court of Appeals. It affirmed the Common Pleas ruling October 29, 2008, again denying me an instant remedy and thus, due process. (A quo warranto proceeding is a court action challenging one’s legal credentials to hold an elected office.) On February 27, 2009, in the 12th District Court of Appeals, I filed for that writ of quo warranto both courts already said I had as a future remedy, after I lost the election. The 12th District then completely avoided addressing the issue of whether or not Mr. Wenninger was qualified to be sheriff for the 2008 term of office. It held that since the Board of Elections put him on the ballot, he was automatically qualified as a valid candidate – which is not true. The Ohio Supreme Court reversed the
12th’s judgment 7-0 and sent it back for a decision on the merits. On remand the 12th District again avoided addressing Mr. Wenninger’s qualifications as a candidate for the 2008 election, this time holding I could not challenge former terms in office as they are past and now moot, deliberately confusing “terms in office” with “qualifications” that are required for every term of office, and by misstating my court briefs specifically aimed solely at Mr. Wenninger’s lack of qualifications for the 2008 election and office term. On appeal the second time, the Ohio Supreme Court upheld 7-0 the 12th’s decision, reasoning that I should have brought my petition for quo warranto in 2001 or 2004, during Mr. Wenninger’s first two terms in office. Here, the Ohio Supreme Court, with seven justices, having over 150200 years of cumulative legal experience, said that I should have brought my case in 2001 – three years before I became a Brown County resident, or in 2004 before I had standing to file suit – not being a losing candidate for sheriff until 2008. Not one member of that Court could have read my case to make such a glaring error devoid of any common sense in light of the fact in the record that I moved to Brown County December 4, 2003. So, for more than four years in court, plus $5060K in court costs and attorney fees, not one forum, Brown County Board of Elections, Common Pleas Court, 12th District Court of Appeals, or the Ohio Supreme Court ever looked at the facts presented in my court briefs that clearly dictate Mr. Wenninger was never qualified by law as a valid candidate for any election cycle since 2000. And to this day, no one dares or even cares to challenge Mr. Wenninger to unseal his criminal court case record that found him not guilty of “knowingly” falsifying his election filings for the 2000 election. What is difficult for most to understand is that the criminal trial in October 2003 was only concerned whether or not Mr. Wenninger “knowingly” violated the law by falsifying his election paperwork that stated he WAS qualified to be a valid candidate. He WAS NOT. If he were a valid candidate, then there never would have been an
indictment for falsification; the case would never have gone to court; and/or it would have been dismissed prior to going to a jury for a decision. Just because Mr. Wenninger was found “not guilty” of criminal falsification, that did not change the underlying fact that he still was not qualified to be a valid candidate. The record is extremely clear, which is why no one wants to “touch” the merits in court. So, in my opinion, reviewing all the facts and history, it is obvious to me that Mr. Wenninger had his criminal case sealed to keep the public from realizing he was not qualified to be a candidate for sheriff in 2000. Judge (Robert) Ringland stated in the trial record that Mr. Wenninger was NOT the sheriff. The sealing of criminal records is prohibited where the public’s interest and right, or need to know, about Mr. Wenninger’s qualifications or lack thereof to hold office, clearly outweigh any privacy interests he would have as an elected public official. The sealing coupled with an obvious concerted effort to deliberately hide the fact that Mr. Wenninger is currently a civilian, wearing a gun, making arrests, and is not a valid peace officer, by operation of law, defrauds county taxpayers and disenfranchises county voters. By not allowing me to challenge the legal title to the office Mr. Wenninger claims, after I was first denied the right to protest to the Board of Elections because of party affiliation; and then denied a writ of mandamus to compel the Board of Elections to hear my protest, all as stated because I had a future remedy in quo warranto, and then deny the quo warranto remedy, not on the merits but because of time, the lower Court decisions deny me Federal due process of law and deny my right to pursue an elected office I was otherwise entitled to. It is also not just a question of an unexpired term of office, but the unconstitutional taking of my entitlement to the years of service, salary, benefits, and seniority, that I would have had if the law had been applied when demanded – due process under the 5th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.”
Warren Walker, Newtonsville, District Manager of Community & Government Relations, Duke Energy, is chairing the 2012 United Way of Greater Cincinnati – Eastern Area annual campaign, covering Brown and Clermont counties. Walker, who is also serving on the Campaign Cabinet for the regional United Way of Greater Cincinnati campaign, chaired by David L. Joyce, president and CEO, GE Aviation, has recruited his Eastern Area Campaign Cabinet and begun meeting with business and community leaders. He has begun implementing campaign strategies, which mirror those of the regional campaign, focusing on the simple concept of "more" -more leadership, more companies and more people. Brown County members of the Eastern Area Campaign Cabinet include:
Joan Phillips (45121), president/CEO, Southwest Regional Medical Center Kelly Cornette (45121), assistant vice president, National Bank and Trust Georgetown JoAnn Otto (45121), owner, Ripley Builder's Supply; realtor, Koogler Eyre Realtors Cheryl Phillips (45121), R.N. director, Southwest Regional Medical Center Heather Frye (45121), director, Brown County Chamber of Commerce
Syl Flores (45167), presidentfFounder, A Future Without Poverty Erin Richmond (45697), provider relationship specialist, Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley The goal for the 2012 campaign, a fundraising partnership of United Way and the American Red Cross, Cincinnati Area Chapter, will be announced August 22. Learn more about how you can give to United Way at www.uwgc.org.
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Legion to hold card party The George A. Lambert American Legion in Sardinia, invites everyone to come play Progressive Euchre on Saturday, July 28. The legion hall is located on College Avenue in Sardinia next to the car wash. The card party begins at 7 p.m. and everyone is invited to attend.
Progressive Euchre will be the main game; however, other card and board games will also be available for those who do not play Euchre. Admission is $1.50 per person. Food will also be available. For more information, call 937-442-4704.
Tractor Pull is a big success, preparations underway for fair The first Kentucky Whoopie Brown County Summer Nationals is over for this year. It sure was a hot one. We want to thank all the fans who showed up. I don’t have any numbers to tell you but I’m sure the heat kept some of you away. All four classes were represented by the top pullers in the U.S. Bob Neal and Kyle Cahall had a fast track ready and the pullers were very happy with the conditions. We want to thank John and Mary Pitt for being the lead sponsor of the show. With their son Trey, they brought a truck load of Kentucky Whoopie Pies to sell and their two Whoopie Maker tractors to pull. Other sponsors we want to thank are: The Equipment Super Store and Case IH for advertising. Tracy Grooms representing Pepsi for the gifts we handed out, Carrington Farm Supply and Sharefax of Sharonville for advertising at the Tractor Pull and The Brown County Fair. This show would not be possible without all the volunteers and we want to thank them. Finally we would like to thank the N.T.P.A. for another professional and safe Tractor Pull here in Brown County. The Brown County K9 Renegades got second place at the Ohio State Fair Dog Bowl. They had to answer a series of questions individually and as a team
Dennis Broughton about their dog projects. They were the only team that all 4 members placed in the top 10 individually. Amanda McQueary 2nd; Kayla Tomlin 3rd; Madison Layton 5th; and Morgan Mahaffey 7th. They were coached by advisor Karen Montieth and thanks to her help the girls did a great job representing Brown County. We wish all the other Junior Fair representatives good luck at the Ohio State Fair. Representing Senior Fair in the cattle department are Fair Board Directors Mark Dotson, Tom Cluxton, and Danny Gray. Mark Dotson is in charge of the Dairy Department and is hoping for another successful show at the 161st Brown County Fair. This show produces the Grand Champion Butter that’s sold at the sale each year. Tom Cluxton and Danny Gray are in charge of the Feeder Calf and the Open Beef Show. Bragging rights for the year 2012 will be found at the Open Feeder Calf and the Open Steer show. Back in 1983 the Brown County Cattleman’s Association was formed here in Brown County. Through
many fund raisers and hard work The Dick Howser Cattleman Complex was built in 1996. The Junior Fair Beef Department has been well represented in State Fair events and of course here at the Little State Fair. Adult Leaders of today were the junior fair representatives 10 to 50 years ago. The show arena has seen many classes of Beef showed and sold at the sale on Friday of the fair. Our friend, Sandy Howser has showed and watched her children and now grandkids show here. The history of this building will always be part of the Brown County Fair and a tribute to Dick Howser. I hope everyone’s garden is holding up under all this heat. I have to water mine about every day. I’ve already heard of one loss in the Giant Pumpkin Contest. Last year I stopped at Roger Vogel’s home and told his wife that I was the unofficial Pumpkin inspector. I would love to hear how your pumpkin is doing. Trupointe is sponsoring the contest again this year and we look forward to seeing your entry at the fair. The 2012 Brown County Fair is September 24 - 29. Our Web Page is: www.lit tlestatefair.com Our EMail is: brcofair@hot mail.com Phone: 937378-3558 Fax: 937-3781361. See you at the fair.
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“Annie” also features the talents of Jerry Bailey, Sarah Jo Beyersdoerfer, Brynna Boone, Cammi Borden, Melissa Chestnut, Kelly Devine, Krystal Eichmann, Roodie Eichmann, Joy Gilmore, Harley Griffith, Cheyra Harperee, Bobbie Hart, Hannah Hengler, Mark Holmes, Jeff Horick, Tori Kocher, Bob Lambert, Megan Marvin, Geralynn Moon, Cody Pollard, Elena Pickering-Polstra, Gideon Pickering-Polstra, Quinn Pickering-Polstra, Justin Stich, Heather Storer, Callie Thompson, Alexis Tompkins, Terry Washburn, Clara White and Micah White. “Annie” is directed by Rainee Angles, with musical direction by David White, and choreography by Sarah Cordingley. The production is stage managed by Micaela Countryman, and assistant stage managed by Roger Johnson, with production design by Rainee Angles and Abraham Martin and costume design by Laura Martin. Fulfilling other crew positions are Brent Angles, Paul Davis, Brooke Emling, Erika Freeland, Ron Gilbert, Meredith Keister, Tina Kessinger, Greg Lawson, Jenna Milstead, Seth Potts, Becky Storer, Briton
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State patrol looks into Fishing Gut Rd. crash The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a three vehicle fatal traffic crash. The crash occurred on Friday, July 13, 2012 at approximately 5:14 p.m. on State Route 41 at Fishing Gut Road, Huntington Township, Brown County, Oh. A 1994 Pontiac Sunbird, operated by mark Croswait, 48, Hamersville, was northbound on State Route 41. A 2002 International Truck, operated by Gary Milsaps, 56, Lexington, Ky., was traveling southbound on State Route 41. The preliminary investigation indicates the Pontiac Sunfire operated by Mr. Croswait traveled left of center and struck the commercial truck operated by Mr. Milsaps. Mr. Croswait’s vehicle was then struck by a 2002 Ford F-
250 which was southbound and was being operated by Leonard J. Deatley, 43, West Union. A passenger in Mr. Crosswait’s vehicle, Kenneth L. Wilson, 51, Hamersville, was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Brown County Coroner’s Office. Mr. Croswait was transported by PHI Aircare to the University of Cincinnati Hospital and was later pronounced deceased. Mr. Deatley was transported by Aberdeen EMS to Meadowview Regional Hospital in Maysville, Ky., with non-life threatening injuries. Mr. Milsaps was not injured as a result of the crash. The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway patrol Georgetown Post.
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SSCC Theatre will present the classic, familyfriendly musical “Annie” Aug 3-5 in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium on Southern State Community College’s Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro. The Friday and Saturday performances will begin at 7:30 p.m., and the Sunday matinee will begin at 3:30 p.m. American Sign Language interpretation will be made available at the Saturday, Aug. 4, performance. Annie (played by Emma Horick) is a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan (Leslie Holmes). In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (B.G. Prater) and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks (Bryan Kessinger), his personal secretary Grace Farrell (Jenna Horick) and a lovable mutt named Sandy. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts.
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ular time on duty and Warner claimed eight hours of regular time on duty, plus two hours of overtime.” Similar activity is documented for the two men for the next day, December 5, 2008. Regarding Roberts, the IG report reads: “The 2010 deer gun hunting season ran from November 29 through December 5. Harvest reports revealed that on December 2, 2010, Wright harvested a deer at 5:20 p.m. in Brown County which was checked in by Roberts. Communication logs showed that Wright had no contact with the communications center on this date; however, ODNR payroll records show Wright claimed four hours regular time on duty and four hours overtime. The same harvest reports showed that Warner harvested a deer at 10:00 a.m. in Brown County, which was checked in by Wright. Warner had no contact with the communications center
on this date; however he claimed eight hours regular work on duty. The December 2, 2010, harvest reports also indicated that Roberts harvested a deer in Brown County at 9:15 a.m. which was checked in by Wright. Roberts’ unit log showed he reported on duty at 5:05 a.m. with Wildlife Officer Jason Keller (unit 1541), and off duty at 8:26 p.m. ODNR payroll records show Roberts claimed 10 hours regular work on duty, and Keller claimed eight hours regular work on duty plus two overtime hours. (Automatic Vehicle Locater) records placed Roberts’ vehicle in Russellville, Ohio, from 5:48 a.m. to 5:34 p.m., near Wright’s residence in Brown County.” The conclusion of the IG report lists organizational concerns with the Division of Wildlife. “During deer gun hunting season, which is the busiest time of the year for
wildlife officers, the communication records for December 4, 2008, show neither Wright nor Warner reported to the communications center during the course of their scheduled work day. Though the communications directive requires wildlife officers to report their status hourly to the communications center, there is no policy to address a situation where there is no communication for long periods of time from wildlife officers on duty. In this case, Wright and Warner only reported on duty early in the morning and off duty in the evening with no communication traffic throughout the day. By not enforcing the ODNR Radio and Mobile Data Communications Directive, the ODNR Division of Wildlife allowed the wildlife officers to be unaccountable, with little or no supervision or oversight, thus enabling the wildlife officers to be hunting rather than attending to their en-
forcement duties. Without the department’s communications center establishing the officers’ specific locations throughout the onduty work period, and especially during one of the most active gun seasons of the year, the question remains whether the wildlife officers could have responded to a potential emergency. The absence of regular radio communication also presents an officer safety issue. If a wildlife officer were unconscious, incapacitated and unable to operate a radio, the department’s failure to mark any wildlife officer’s position for long periods of time could pose serious consequences.” The IG report closes by asking that the ODNR respond within 60 days to the following recommendations: “1. Internally review the actions of all employees involved to determine whether their conduct warrants further administrative
13 indicted by Brown County Grand Jury BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Thirteen people were indicted by a Brown County Grand Jury on July 18. Tina Brockman, 39, faces four counts of Rape, a first degree felony and one count of Gross Sexual Imposition, a third degree felony. She is accused of engaging in sexual conduct with a 12 year old victim between June 15 and July 2. Jeremy Sheldon, 31, of Georgetown faces five counts of Rape, a first degree felony. He is accused of engaging in sexual conduct with a 8-9 year old victim between October, 2008 and July 2010. Wallace Clark, 65 of Georgetown, faces one count of Pandering Sexually-Oriented Matter involving a Minor, a fourth degree felony, one count of Pandering Obscenity Involving a Minor, a fourth degree felony, and eight counts of Illegal Use of a Minor in Nudity-Oriented Material or Performance, a
fifth degree felony. Clark is accused possessing or controlling the material. Shannon Sims, 66 of Georgetown, is charged with Attempted Aggravated Murder, Felonious Assault, a second degree felony and Criminal Damaging or Endangering, a first degree Misdemeanor. Sims is accused of trying to cause the death of Thomas Moyer by intentionally damaging the brake lines on his car. Ronald Marshall, 25 of Felicity, is charged with one count of Aggravated Robbery, a first degree felony and one count of Attempted Aggravated Robbery, a second degree felony. Marshall is accused of displaying a weapon while robbing the First National Bank in Higginsport on Dec. 28, 2010. Zachary Cook, 18 of Winchester, faces one count of Felonious Assault, a second degree felony and one count of Aggravated Assault, a fourth degree felony.
Cook is accused of knowingly causing physical harm to Michael Applegate on May 5. Sabrina Ogden, 22 of Sardinia, faces two counts of Trafficking in Heroin, fifth degree felonies and one count of Possession of Heroin, a fourth degree felony. Joshua Schroth, 31 of Batavia, faces one count of Trafficking in Marijuana, a fourth degree felony, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs, a third degree felony, one count of Possession of Marijuana, a fifth degree felony, one count of first degree misdemeanor Drug Possession and one fourth degree misdemeanor count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The charges stem from his alleged activity on June 13. Bakary Jatta, 22 of Cincinnati, faces three counts of Trademark Counterfeiting, a fourth degree felony. Jatta is accused of getting goods with a counterfeit mark and intending to sell them.
The charges stem from his alleged activities on April 13. Amadou Diongue, 41 of Cincinnati, faces three counts of Trademark Counterfeiting, a fourth degree felony. Diongue is accused of getting goods with a counterfeit mark and intending to sell them. The charges stem from his alleged activities on April 13. Tyler Miller, 23 of Hillsboro, faces one count of Grand Theft, a fourth degree felony. Miller is accused of depriving Cahall Brothers of a John Deere Mower between May 23 and July 13. David Warner, 38, was indicted on one count of Theft in Office, a fifth degree felony, Tampering with Records, a third degree felony and Dereliction of Duty, a second degree misdemeanor. He is accused of hunting while being paid by the State of Ohio as a Wildlife Supervisor, tampering with payroll records and failing to prevent the commission
of an offense. Matthew Roberts, 31, was indicted on one count of Theft in Office, a fifth degree felony and Tampering with Records, a third degree felony. He is accused of hunting while being paid by the State of Ohio as a Wildlife Supervisor and tampering with payroll records. A separate story on Warner and Roberts can be found on page one of this newspaper. An indictment means that an individual has been charged with a crime. It is not an admission or finding of guilt.
action or training. 2. Review the communication policy with all personnel to insure compliance. 3. Increase monitoring of on-duty ODNR Division of Wildlife enforcement officers to adequately ensure safety and accountability.”
Malott Reunion The Malott reunion will be held on Sunday, August 5th at 1:00 pm, at the home of Bill and Suzy (Henderson) Baugus. Please bring a covered dish, drinks and a lawn chair. Please RSVP (so we will know how much meat to purchase) to: Suzy Baugus 937-444-6107; Barb Bruner 513-324-7627 email: barka1@fuse.net or Debbie (Malott) Eldridge 937-4443387. Come and join us for a good time of fellowship and good food.
Night of wrestling set for R’ville Jeremiah Young will be bringing his ‘Wrestling Team’ once again to the Rambler Center for an evening of family friendly fun on July 28, 2012. The regular monthly meeting of the Russellville Community Action Planners (RCAP) is held on the 3rd Monday of each month in the Arts Council Room (102) at 7:30 p.m. All are urged to attend.
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Improving transparency in livestock farming, engaging with consumers and addressing water quality and nutrient management in Ohio will highlight the 15th Ohio Livestock Coalition (OLC) Annual Meeting and Industry Symposium. The meeting will be held on September 7 at the Conference Center at Northpointe in Lewis Center, Ohio. “The meeting provides farm organization leaders and farmers from across Ohio with critical perspectives from state and national agriculture leaders,” said David White, OLC executive director. “It also establishes a venue for these
groups to have constructive dialogue and education on current events facing the farm community and its stakeholders, both in Ohio and across the country.” Registration for the event is $35/person if paid by August 30 or $45/person if paid after this date or at the door. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with the meeting starting at 9:30 a.m. To register for the meeting or for more information, please contact Amy Hurst at (614) 2468262 or at ahurst@ofbf.org. Registration information is also available at www.ohiolivestock.org.
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Grooms/Miller to wed James and Carla Grooms of west union along with James and Jackie Boling of sardinia and Gary and Karisa Miller of west union, are proud to annouce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children Brittnie rhae Grooms and Tyler wade Miller on saturday, september 8, 2012. The wedding will take place at the sardinia Church of Christ at 2:30 p.m. followed by the reception at the Adams County Fair Grounds. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Brittnie and Tyler on their upcoming nuptials.
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Family welcomes new addition Greg Cash and Debbie Craig of Mt. orab are proud to anounce the birth of their daughter Isabelle Jane Cash born on wednesday, July 11, 2012 at Anderson Mercy. Isabelle weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19 inches long. she is also welcomed home by big brother Tyler Cash and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Greg and Debbie on the birth of Isabelle.
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Ripley Community Fellowship Dinner set There will be a Ripley Community Fellowship Dinner, Thursday, July 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Centenary United Methodist Church, 110 N. Second Street, Ripley, Ohio. The Ripley Ministerial Association sponsors the dinners at no charge, but donations are accepted. Around 100 meals are delivered to the elderly and shutins. The Ripley Lions Club is providing the meal this month. Come and enjoy good food and fellowship with your friends and neighbors. Vendor tables available during Ripley Quilt Show A limited number of vendor tables are available in the downstairs Fellowship Hall at the Centenary United Methodist Church during the Ripley Bicentennial Quilt Show, on Saturday, August 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no set-up fee, however donations to the
church are accepted. The United Methodist Women will be offering lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is located at 110 N. Second Street, Ripley. For a table or information, contact Druann Kendrick (513) 646-4984.
Carr/Neel reunion set for July 28 The Carr/Neel reunion is scheduled for Saturday, July 28, 2012 and will be held at the Sardinia Church of Christ at 7130 Bachman Road. Lunch will be at 1 p.m. sharp so bring your picnic dinner and come have a good time reminiscing with everyone. Dinnerware will be provided. If you have any questions please call (937) 446-3191.
Send off picnic set for Brown County OSU freshmen The Brown County, Ohio State University Alumni Club is having a “Send Off” Picnic for the incoming Brown County Freshmen, Friday, August 3 at 6:30 pm at the Bailey House, 112 N. Water Street, Georgetown. Freshmen, their families, and alumni are invited. It’s a great opportunity to meet alumni and learn more about Ohio State. Please bring a covered dish, meat and drinks will be provided. Please R.S.V.P. to Stan Purdy at 378-4119.
The family of Eva Davis would like to invite her friends from the community for cake and ice cream to help Eva Mae celebrate her 97th birthday. The celebration will be held Saturday, August 11 at 1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Russellville Church of Christ. Eva was born and raised in the Russellville area, the daughter of the late John and Ethelena (Pickerill) Blair. She graduated from Russellville High School. In later years, Eva and her husband, the late Stanley Davis, resided in Eckmansville. If you are unable to attend but would like to send a card, please mail to: Ms. Eva Davis, c/o Vickie Carrington, 6419 U. S. 62, Ripley, Ohio 45167. Hope to see you there.
The Mt. Orab Lions Club were busy at their first meeting of their new year. President Lion Duane Smith introduced our speaker for the evening Lion Ron Derry from Columbus, Oh., who talked about The GOOD Program. The Good program for encouraging school students to work and do their best. When Life gets tough, the Tough choose to go on, and his GOOD program stands for “Going on or defeated.” We just may run this project for the Western School District. Also introduced was one of are two scholarship winner this year Kara Brammer Cahall, who told of her 3.0 average her senior year, she ran cross country, was involved in band and music. She thanked the Club very much for the scholarship which she will use by attending St. Catherine College in Bardstown, Ky., studying for two years Surgical Tech. and planning to continue for 4 years in Radiology. Lion PDG Elaine New-
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Shively inducted into Lions Club
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Pictured above, left to right, Lion Duke snider, Lion Danielle shively, PDG elaine newberry
berry inducted our newest member Lion Danielle Shively into our Club. Danielle’s sponsor is Lion “Duke”. Snider placed her Lions pin on her lapel and promised to minor Lion Danielle as a new Lion. President Duane presented Lion Danielle with her framed certificate of membership and sponsor’s certificate to Lion “Duke”. All members came forward to welcome Lion Danielle into the Mount Orab Lions
Club. All members are encouraged to look around the community and bring other perspective members to a dinner meeting. The Mount Orab Lions meet on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 pm at the New Harmony Masonic Lodge, 110 S. High St. For more information call PDG Bob Richmond at (937) 444-4791.
Rachael Jodrey receives certification
Gagen graduates from Parris Island
Rachael L. Jodrey, Realtor with Ring Real Estate has completed the required continuing education and is now a Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE). A Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) has a thorough understanding and knowledge of foreclosure avoidance options available to homeowners. CDPEs have the resources to help find the best solutions for homeowners in distress, and to avoid foreclosure through the execution of a short sale. If you are experiencing the financially and emotionally devastating prospect of foreclosure, speaking with a well-informed, licensed real estate professional is the best course of action. Rachael
Marine Corps Pvt. 1st Class Joshua M. Gagen, son of Karen and Rob Gagen of Hamersville, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating with honors from recruit training in the top of his class on Friday, May 11, 2012 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C. For 13 weeks, Gagen stayed committed during some of the world's most demanding entry-level military training in order to be transformed from civilian to Marine instilled with pride, discipline and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Training subjects included close-order drill, marksmanship with an M-16A4 rifle, physical fitness, martial arts, swimming, military history, customs and courtesies. One week prior to graduation, Gagen endured The Crucible, a 54-hour final test of recruits' minds and bodies. Upon completion, recruits are presented the Marine Corps emblem and called Marines for the first time. Gagen is a 2009 graduate
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can be contacted at 937-3783800 or 937-618-1846.
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. 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
Ladies Day event to be held in Mt. Orab There will be a “Ladies Day” Event on August 12 from 12-5 p.m. and will be located at the Mt Orab Park. All proceeds from this event will go to Anna’s Army, to help them raise awareness for Cystic Fibrosis. It is sure to be a good time. Open to the public. Admission is FREE however, donations are welcome. Where else can you go to have shopping all in one place plus helping a great cause! There will be concessions which are being done by “Anna’s Army”, raffle items and vendors. Some of the vendors that you will see will be: Thirty One Gifts, Scentsy, Avon, Pure Romance, Pampered Chef, Lia Sophia, Jamberry Nails, Feather Hair Extensions by Mindy, and much more. They are still looking for vendors/crafters. The fee to setup is $5.00 if interested please contact Samantha at 513-716-2175. You must provide your own table.
of God’s love through them. The church is located at 212 Church Street and U.S. 68 South in Mt. Orab. For more information call (937) 444-1046.
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Marine Corps Pvt. 1st Class Joshua M. Gagen
of Western Brown High School of Mount Orab. He is currently at 29 Palms, California for schooling in Communications. The Brown County Press would like to thank Marine Corps Pvt. Joshua M. Gagen for serving our country.
Chatfield College to hold Open House Thinking about going to college? It’s not too late! Chatfield College in St. Martin, OH will host an open house for potential students on Saturday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Future students will have a chance to meet with admissions counselors, tour the college, take the placement test, meet with academic advisors, meet with financial aid advisors, and enroll for fall. Food and refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 513-875-3344, ext. 110. For more information, call 513-875-3344, visit the website at www.chatfield.edu, or email admissions@chatfield.edu.
Seniors to meet The Brown County Senior Citizens will have their regular meeting on Wednesday, July 25 at the American Legion hall in Georgetown. Potluck luncheon at l2 noon will be followed by Bingo. Please bring gifts as prizes. All are welcome.
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Arns celebrate 50th wedding anniversary robert D. and nancy Carolyn (Dunn) Arn, Mt. orab, are celebrating their 50th wedding Anniversary. They were married July 20, 1962 at the Mt. orab Church of Christ. The rev. everett L. wilson officiated at the double ring ceremony. robert and nancy are celebrating privately with family. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Robert and Nancy on their 50th!
Please submit your 50th anniversary, wedding, and birth announcements to bcpress@frontier.com for free publication
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Fayetteville FFA attends camp This year 8 members of the Fayetteville FFA attended FFA camp Muskingum near Carrollton ohio. Those students who attended were (back row l to r) emily Calvert, shyanne Pitzer, emily Mcroberts, Lindsey Davis (front r to l) Tyler stegbauer, Tyler Parcell, ryan Koch and Logan wilson. At FFA Camp, students have the opportunity to strengthen their education in the field of agriculture, conservation, leadership training, and personal development.
Health Information Systems degree to be offered at UC Clermont College UC Clermont College will soon be offering a new associate degree in Health Information Systems. The Ohio Board of Regents just announced the approval of this new degree. Health Information Systems is designed for students who desire an associate degree focusing on organizing and managing health information by ensuring its quality, accuracy, accessibility and security. “The Health Information Systems Degree is an exciting pathway to a career in health care that is challenging and in demand. Health Information Technicians serve a vital role in the management of health care.” said Karen Lankisch, RHIA, and Program Director. Graduates of the program will be experts in applying data management process in support of health care information operations in a variety of organizations. Graduates of the Health Information Systems program may work in a number of setting including: acute care hospitals, physician’s offices and clinics, long term care facilities, home health agencies, and insurance companies. Jobs include
clinical coder, coding manager, clinical data collections, and reporting specialist or reimbursement specialists. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that employment for medical records and health information technicians is expected to grow much faster than average and job prospects should be very good with employment projected to increase 20 percent or more (http://www.bls.gov/ooh/He althcare/Medical-recordsand-health-informationtechnicians.htm) In addition, the regional outlook for Southwest Ohio Economic Development specifically states a 26.4 percent increase in job openings. “We are responding to a growing need in our regional for trained health care professionals in this discipline. We are so pleased the Ohio Board of Regents has given us the goahead to begin this program at the college,” said Interim Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Mary Stearns. This program will give students a career ladder with multiple exit points. They may choose to enter the
workforce with a certificate, choose to complete an associate degree and become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or opt to continue their education and become a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) The one-year Medical Biller Coder certificate offered online will integrate with the new Health Information Systems program. In addition, UC’s College of Allied Health Sciences, has a baccalaureate and a new masters degree in Health information Management. Students that graduate from the Health Information Systems program at UC Clermont and successfully pass the RHIT exam may seamlessly transition to College of Allied Health Sciences. For more information about the program, please contact Dr. Karen Lankisch, RHIA via email for more information, karen.lankisch@uc.edu
Northern Kentucky University is giving a big Norse shout-out to the following local residents who have recently graduated: Joel Belcher, a Mathematics undergraduate degree major and a resident of Sardinia. Amber Burton, a English graduate degree major and a resident of Manchester. Peter Canter, a Communication Studies undergraduate degree major and a resident of Bethel. Tarah Cole, a Mathematics undergraduate degree major and a resident of Bethel. Tarah Cole, a Statistics undergraduate degree major and a resident of Bethel. Alex Collins, a Mathematics undergraduate degree major and a resident of Mount Orab. Brittany Fancher, a Biological Sciences undergraduate degree major and a resident of Bethel. Kent Gray, a Finance
graduate degree major and a resident of Ripley. Philip Greene, a Organizational Leadership undergraduate degree major and a resident of Mount Orab. Deanna Grooms, a Social Work undergraduate degree major and a resident of Williamsburg. Erin Hamm, a Biological Sciences undergraduate degree major and a resident of Hillsboro. Daniel Hickey, a Criminal Justice undergraduate degree major and a resident of Williamsburg. Lauren Howell, a Integrative Studies undergraduate degree major and a resident of Mt. Orab. Zachary Hunt, a Media Informatics undergraduate degree major and a resident of Bethel. Karen Jones, a Business Administration undergraduate degree major and a resident of Williamsburg. Sara Kirschner, a Fine Arts
undergraduate degree major and a resident of Mount Orab. Erin Lagrange, a School Counseling graduate degree major and a resident of Williamsburg. Cory Plymesser, a Media Informatics undergraduate degree major and a resident of Ripley. Cassandra Sellman, a Middle Grades Education undergraduate degree major and a resident of Hillsboro. Krystal Siemon, a Fine Arts undergraduate degree major and a resident of Felicity. Emily South, a Respiratory Care undergraduate degree major and a resident of Fayetteville. Brooke Spaeth, a Accounting undergraduate degree major and a resident of Lynchburg. Lindsay Tussey, a Elementary Education graduate degree major and a resident of Fayetteville.
Southern State announces honors list for spring quarter Southern State Community College has released its president’s and dean’s list for academic excellence for spring quarter 2012. To be eligible for the president’s list, a student must maintain a 4.0 grade point average while carrying a minimum of 12 academic credit hours. Those who achieve the dean’s list are full-time students who have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0. Named to the president’s list from Brown County were: Tabatha Franz and Mitchell McManis from Bethel; Bethany Powell from Fayetteville; Veronica Lawrence, Kyle Lewis, Amber Payne, Angela Rios, Morgan Steele and Mi-
randa White from Georgetown; Emily Turner from Hillsboro; Taylor Henry, Blain Jones, William McCord and Connie Taylor from Mt. Orab; Ariel Haitz, Holly Hamilton, Mandy Mason and Kristie Scheek from Ripley; Maria Johnson, Gideon Meyer, Kali Spires and Laramie Wells from Russellville; Jessica Clutter, Dawn Heinzl, Cynthia Hodge, Daniel Jean Claude, Katharine Neu, Amber Sullivan and Jessica Zile from Sardinia; Charity Hilgeman and Jordan Puckett from Winchester. Named to the dean’s list were: Lauren Heath from Aberdeen; Timothy Jodrey from Fayetteville; Brittany Click, Jesse Howser, Sarah
Kiger, Alyssa Marino, Jill Mason, Beth McKenzie, Taylor Ogden, Jennifer Patrick, Louann Revak, Jessica Seip and Jennifer Wardlow from Georgetown; Emily Bolender from Hamersville; Julia MacDowell from Lake Waynoka; Maryann Brown, Kristy Collins, Timothy Lewis and Kathleen Taylor from Mt. Orab; Caitlin Black from Ripley; Lindsay Green, Carolyn Mullins and Jeffrey Music from Russellville; Kara Stewart, Bambi Truebenbach and Erin Luke from Sardinia; Nathan Creech from Williamsburg; Tina Johnson, Nicholas Jones and Lisa Lynch from Winchester.
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ripley high Cheerleaders take 1st place russellville Kiwanis award scholarship
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The russellville Kiwanis Club awarded their 2012 ruLh high school scholarship to Beth stacey. Beth and her parents and brother attended a recent club meeting to receive her check. Amanda is the daughter of John and Mary stacey, and will be attending shawnee state university. Best wishes and congratulations Beth on your new endeavor. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. your local Kiwanis club is dedicated to helping the children of the world. All our fundraisers are directed to that effort. we thank the public for your support of our pancake breakfasts, bike runs, and the pork tenderloins booth during the celebration in the russellville Park on June 30. 2012. Picture is Beth stacey receiving the 2012 Kiwanis ruLh high school scholarship award from russellville Kiwanis Club PastPresident, Greg schumacher.
Burgess named to Huntington U's Dean's List Kristopher Burgess of Williamsburg, was named to the Dean's List at Huntington University for the spring semester of the 2011-12 school year. Burgess was a senior History major during the spring semester. The Dean's List is published two times per year at Huntington University. The
honor recognizes students for outstanding academic achievement during the previous semester. Honorees must be classified as regular students, be enrolled full-time with a load of 12 hours or more in graded courses, and must achieve a semester grade point average of at least 3.50 on a four-point scale.
The ripley high school 2012-2013 Cheerleaders took 1st place at the Adams County Fair Cheerleading competition on July 16. Front row left to right Brianna Payne, MaKenna Koewler, Kayleigh eastwood, Courtney Plymesser, Tracey Gibson, Laken wallingford, Brooke horton, Chelsea himes, second row Paige Fulton, Taylor Grippa, sky Denny, Mariah haitz, Abby Caudill, Alexis McCray, Kari spires, Brooke Maze, Cara Payne and Mikala Jones. Coaches are Tessa ellis, Maribeth Koewler and Kim Myers.
Area residents graduate from Wilmington College Wilmington College conferred 306 graduating seniors with Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS) and Masters in Education (MED) degrees at its 136th annual commencement ceremony. Graduates, some receiving special honor recognition, were from WC’s main campus, Cincinnati Branch in Blue Ash and the degree completion program at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. Area residents from the main campus are: ADAMS COUNTY Cara J. Roettele, Peebles, BS, agriculture, Rachel M. Herman, West Union, BS, education; BROWN COUNTY Cheryl A. Hamilton, Bethel, cum laude, BA in physical, spiritual & psychological health & wellness, Jeffrey D. Williams Blanchester, BA in history, Michael J. McCafferty, Fayetteville, BS in athletic training; Phillip J. Wiederhold, Fayetteville, BS in
agriculture, Diane M. Watson, Georgetown, BS in agriculture, Daniel D. Hutchens, Mt. Orab, cum laude, BS in agriculture. CLERMONT COUNTY - Paul G. Wilson, Batavia, cum laude, BA in communication arts, Debra Lynn Bays, Bethel, MED in education, Tyler W. Benson, Blanchester, BA in mathematics, Lisa K. Bender, Williamsburg, BA in education; Aimee Cooper , Williamsburg, MED in education. CLINTON COUNTY – Danette Elaine Crosby, Blanchester, MED in education. HIGHLAND COUNTY - Chad R. Abbott, Hillsboro, BA in education; Chanda D. Addington, Hillsboro, summa cum laude, BA in education; Cynthia C. Chapman, Hillsboro, BA in social/political studies and criminal justice; Jordan A. Holt, Hillsboro, BA in communication arts; Sarah L. Miller, Hillsboro, cum laude, BA
in psychology; Amy E. Petzold, Hillsboro, magna cum laude, BA in education and English; James R. Rhoades, Hillsboro, cum laude, BA in education.
Megan E. Greenawalt, Lynchburg, cum laude, BS in biology/health science; Eli N. Osborn, Lynchburg, BA in education; Mercedes M. Norris, Lynchburg.
RULH Schools - Title 1 and IDEA B meeting set Parents, guardians, and residents of the Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Local School District are invited to meet with the Director of Special Education/ Title 1 Coordinator, Pam Sebastian, to give suggestions and/or comments about the use of IDEA VIB Special Education, Title I, and Title II-A funds for the 2012-2013 school year. Pam Sebastian will be available Monday, July 30, 2012, between the hours of 9 - 11 a.m. at the RULH Elementary, 502 S. Second St, Ripley, Ohio, to meet with interested community members.
If you cannot attend, your comments and suggestions may be mailed to Pam Sebastian, Director of Special Education, RULH Schools, 502 S. Second St., Ripley, Ohio, 45167; provided by phone at (937) 392-7036; or sent via email to pam.sebastian@ rulh.k12.oh.us. These federal funds are intended to supplement state and local funds to address the educational needs of at-risk students throughout the district. Any comments or suggestions will be considered for incorporation into the district plan.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 people in attendance of the flag raising,” Staggs said. “Doug Green, our county auditor sang a couple songs, The National Anthem and God Bless The USA. His songs were inspiring to us all. “We had two former residents of Hamersville attend who now reside at the Veterans Home. They were Jessie Nestor, a former council member and Duane Neu, a former mayor and police officer. “Members of the Georgetown American Legion were also at the event and gave a 21-gun salute and played Taps.” During the flag raising, three flags went up according to Staggs, the new United States flag went up first, the largest of the three, then a MIA/POW flag (donated by Ohio Valley Flag) was raised and last was a State of Ohio Flag. “This whole event was the brain-child of council member Michele Watson,” Staggs said. “She thought it would be nice for the village to have a flag in front of our building.” Staggs said future plans for the village include doubling the size of the Municipal Building to include magistrates court and the police department. He explained that the plans are ready, but the changes were not on the immediate agenda for the village.
“Our number one issue right now for our village are its sidewalks,” Staggs said. “With State Highway 125 being repaired all through the village, we expect we’ll be getting new sidewalks and storm drains, so that’s exciting for us.” Staggs went on to express his pride in everything that has been done in the village over the past few years, including replacing the roof on the mayor’s court building, cleaning up the village of vacated dilapidated houses, painting the inside of the municipal building, purchasing new benches, places a plaque of appreciation inside the municipal building and pouring the concrete around the new flag pole. “My main goal for the village when I took office seven months ago was to fix the streets in Hamersville,” Staggs said. “That’s why I got on council eight years ago was to get something done with our streets.” Staggs said that he loves the Village of Hamersville and said the village budget was in excellent shape. The village maintains its own water, electric and sewage systems, and are able to offer reasonable rates to its customers. “Hamersville is one of the best communities in the county to raise a family in,” he added with a big smile. “And we’re getting better every day.”
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doug Green, brown County Auditor, sang the National Anthem and God bless the uSA during the recent Flag Raising in the Village of hamersville.
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three flags took their places in front of the hamersville municipal building July 14, an American Flag, a miA/PoW flag and a State of ohio flag during a special flag raising ceremony. members of the Georgetown American Legion assisted in the event.
Ripley Bicentennial Car Show planned Farmers Ripley Bicentennial Car Show will be held Saturday August 4, 2012 on historic Front Street in Ripley along the beautiful Ohio River. Come celebrate Ripley's 200th Birthday! Registration is donation only and runs from 8 to 10 a.m. The show is open to all cars and trucks built in 1980 and be-
fore. Trophies to Top 50 and lots of Specials including Best of Show, Best Chevy, Best Ford, Best Mopar, Best Import, People's Choice and more. Dash Plaques to the first 50 to register and Bicentennial participation Ribbons to all. Lots of Door Prizes, Split the Pot and D.J. plus Bi-
centennial Grand Parade at 2 p.m. Something for everyone! This is a once in a lifetime event - be there or be square! All proceeds go to Ripley Heritage Inc. which operates the Ripley Museum and Rankin House. For more information call Phil (937) 3924820.
conference rescheduled
The Ohio Valley RC&D has rescheduled the Underserved Farmers Conference for August 25, 2012. For more info contact Brenda Bradds, Ohio Valley RC&D 12681 Hwy 62, Sardinia, Ohio 45171 or call (800) 628-7722.
Wright sentenced to house arrest CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 program. In holding Wright accountable for his crimes, the Justice Department reaffirms its commitment to prosecute all wildlife law violators in order to protect America's wildlife resources for the enjoyment of the American people." Wright, 45, pleaded guilty on February 24 to violating the Lacey Act by trafficking in and making false records for illegally harvested white-tailed deer. His employment as a wildlife officer was terminated after he was indicted in August 2011. As part of his plea agreement, Wright has agreed not to appeal his termination. The United States Department of Justice released the following statement in February after Wright pleaded guilty to the Lacey Act violations. “Among other things, the Lacey Act makes it a crime for a person to knowingly transport or sell wildlife in interstate commerce when the wildlife was taken or possessed in violation of state law. The Lacey Act also makes it a crime for a person to knowingly make or submit a false record, account or label for wildlife that has been transported in interstate commerce. Wright pleaded guilty to a total of four Lacey Act crimes based on his conduct between 2006 and 2010. As part his plea, Wright admitted that, using his authority as a wildlife officer, he sold a resident Ohio hunting license to a nonresident hunter in 2006. That hunter used the illegal Ohio resident hunting license to kill three whitetailed deer. As part of his plea, Wright admitted that he “checked in” those deer by providing a false Ohio residence address for the non-resident hunter in order
to make it appear that the deer were killed by an Ohio resident. After the deer were checked in, the nonresident hunter transported them in interstate commerce from Ohio to South Carolina. Also as part of his plea, Wright admitted that, using his authority as a wildlife officer, he seized whitetailed deer antlers from a hunter who had killed a deer illegally in 2009. Wright admitted that, rather than disposing of the antlers through court proceedings, as required by Ohio law, he knowingly supplied them to another individual who transported them from Ohio to Michigan. As part of his plea, Wright admitted that he filed an official state form, which falsely reported that he had personally destroyed those antlers. This case was investigated by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Office of Law Enforcement and was prosecuted by Trial Attorney James B. Nelson of the Department of Justice’s Environmental Crimes Section of the Environment and Natural Resources Division.”
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Hamersville church to hold cruise-in The Hamersville Church of Christ will be holding a Cruise-In on Sunday, August 5, 2012 from 5 - 8 p.m. They will having free Manning’s Homemade Ice Cream and Sodas for everyone and music will be provided by Luther Jackson, DJ, WOBO-FM. A Best in Show Trophy will be awarded. The church is located on Main Street, Hamersville.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Williams, echoed those thoughts. “We built a very special relationship in the time I knew him”, Kennedy said. “He was one of those rare kids that can teach you as much or more about life than you can teach them.” Mike Sims, Williams’ Uncle, said the loss of his nephew was devastating to him and his family. “He was a super outstanding young man, just a great kid.” Sims said. Sims also expressed gratitude for the response of the community to the tragedy. “The support has been overwhelming, we had so many tributes, large and small”, Sims said. Williams’ obituary is below. Ravye D. Williams, age 19 of Ripley, Ohio, died Sunday, July 15, 2012 at University Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a 2011 graduate of RipleyUnion-Lewis-Huntington High School and a member of the United States Army
Reserves. Ravye was born November 16, 1992 in Georgetown, Ohio the son of Desree Marshall of Batavia, Ohio and Nathaniel Williams. In addition to his parents, Ravye is survived by ten brothers and sisters Azyiah, Skye, Tiera, Jaylan, Tamiah, Jason, Quintin, Irulan, Kyler and Caleb; two nieces; maternal grandparents - Donna and Scottie Marshall; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many many friends. He was preceded in death by one brother - Kashawn; maternal great grandparents Raymond and Shirley Sims; paternal grandmother Lula Mae and one uncle “Sam Buck”. Funeral services were held at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, July 20, 2012 at the Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington High School in Ripley, Ohio. Visitation was from 4:00 to 9:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 19 at the high school. Interment followed at the funeral service in Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley.
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Ripley mourns the loss of Ravye Williams, athlete and favorite son
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ripley Cheerleaders stand in front of one of the many tributes to williams that have appeared in ripley.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to: RU-L-H Schools, in care of the athletic department, P.O. Box 85 Ripley, Ohio 45167. Cahall Funeral Home of Ripley, Ohio is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
Legion holds bingo night The George A. Lambert American Legion in Sardinia, invites everyone to come play Bingo every Thursday. The legion hall is located on College Avenue in Sardinia next to
the car wash. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m. Ripoffs/Instants start selling at 6 p.m., the Early Bird Bingo is at 7:15 p.m. and Regular
Bingo is at 7:30 p.m. Call Ed Fryman for more information at (937) 4424704.
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OSU President Gee visits Brown Eighth annual BUY-WAY County, tours Kinkead Ridge Yard Sale to be August 9 - 11
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ohio state university President e. Gordon Gee (right) and winemaker ron Barrett discuss the state of winemaking in Brown County. Listening (from left) are Brown County Auditor Doug Green, and Brown County Commissioners ralph Jennings, Bill Geschwind and Tony Applegate.
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Thrifty cooks, pay attention Thursday is always a great day at the Farmers Market at the “BOB” parking lot on South Main Street, two doors north of Route 125 in Georgetown, Ohio. There are fresh Aracana chicken eggs, wild blackberries, corn, cucumbers, half runner, Royalty and Roma beans, broccoli, onions, red beets, okra, Yukon Gold potatoes, red potatoes, tomatoes, Chinese cabbage, regular cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, Lebanese zucchini, eight ball zucchini, yellow squash, garlic, cilantro, bedding plants, maple syrup and hand crafted jewelry and log candle holders. Who knows what will “turnip” next week? Some sample prices: $2.00 doz. for the eggs; corn $4.00 per doz. Its been hot but it is easy to park and shop; curbside parking allow customers to get produce and be on their way, barely breaking a sweat! All the produce is grown by farmers in Southern Ohio. No imports are allowed and everything sold is either grown or made by the vendors and/or their families. The event takes place every Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. in Georgetown and is sponsored by the Brown County Farmers’ Market Association, Inc, a non-profit volunteer organization. The same group also sponsors two markets in Mt. Orab at 477 West Main Street, on Saturdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and on Tuesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. For more information call 937-392-1543.
questions.”, Barrett said. “It was nice to see the head of the chain of command.”, he added. Gee told Barrett he would look into the allocation of resources for grape research. As the meeting wrapped up, Gee said his visit was part of an annual tradition. “I do this every summer. There are 88 counties in Ohio and I like to visit at least half of them to see the work of the University and see how we can do things better. This University belongs to 11.6 million Ohioans and I want to make sure that the University is educating their children well, and most importantly, that we are serving them well.” Gee also visited Adams and Scioto counties on his swing through southern Ohio.
buy at a bargain price." A free Travelers Guide, featuring a map of the byway's sometimes two parallel paths across Ohio, will be available to travelers at businesses along the corridor. The official byway website, www.historicbyway.com, lists the locations where the guides will be available as well as many of the yard sale sites and other attractions, including restaurants and motels. Shoppers may also follow the byway's Facebook page. An "online" scavenger hunt, a contest that prompts participants to find a list of items, photograph them and e-mail the photo to the webmaster for their entry will again be part of the
three-day event. The three top drawn entries of completed collections will receive "fun things to do for a year" along the 'Lincoln,' including overnight stays, tickets to attractions, gift certificates and free dinners. A list of prizes and donors is available on the website. "This three-day BUYWAY Yard Sale has not only introduced people from all over the country to the history of America's first coast-to-coast paved road, but it also provides an economic boost to the communities that participate, and it serves the thrifty side of all of us who find that bargain," Hocker added.
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It's fun. It's thrifty. It's a even fun vacation waiting to happen in our own state! August 9, 10 and 11 will be the Eighth Annual BUYWAY Yard Sale along the Lincoln Highway in Ohio. The event jumps across the border to West Virginia, with parts of Indiana, Illinois and Iowa's Lincoln Highway communities as well. Shoppers determined to find just about anything will have over a thousand sales in Ohio, alone to rummage through, and according to Mike Hocker, executive director for Ohio's official byway, the Lincoln Highway Historic Byway, "If you are looking for it, it's out there somewhere waiting for you to
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It seemed like things were beginning to turn around for Richie Cox when he arrived at Harvard University in the fall of 2008. The Lake Waynoka resident finally felt like the issues he had dealt with throughout his high school athletic career were behind him as he arrived in Boston to begin his collegiate football career at the distinguished Ivy League institution. But disagreements and misunderstandings forced Cox to give up doing what he loved, playing football, before he got the opportunity to show what he could do. Despite repeated efforts to try to continue his football career elsewhere, Cox eventually came to realize he could enjoy things in life that didn’t include playing sports. Chief among his other passions was athletic training so he made the decision to put his effort into doing just that. He worked towards getting his performance enhancement specialist certification, which he did last winter, and started up Veritas Athlete Development to help high school
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Though he initially felt Harvard was a good fit for him athletically, Cox found out how quickly things can change. Recruited as a safety, Cox was told early on that the coaches wanted him to put on 40 pounds and move to linebacker.
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He began to train him, as well as a few others, and realized he might be on to something. “I don't know, it just all kind of fell into place with the training, which I liked, and all the stuff that was going on with me, and just from other kids that I'd seen that had just kind of fell through the cracks with recruiting,” he said. “I just put it all together. I can give back. I can help kids not go through the same problems I went through.” Putting it all together, Cox came up with Veritas Athlete Development. Not only would Veritas offer student-athletes weight training, speed agility and sport specific exercises, it would give the student-athlete and their parents a crash course on how to navigate the college recruiting process. Cox sums up Veritas like this: “What we're trying to do is help high school athletes enhance their performance athletically and academically as well as getting them recruited to college. So basically we want to help develop them in every way that makes them more marketable to colleges. Then we want to actually market them to colleges.” What makes the business unique is what they offer in CONTINUED ON PAGE 15
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As he struggled on the football field trying to adjust to the position change during a frustrating freshman season, Cox was presented with an opportunity to join the Crimson baseball team in the spring. Interested, Cox -- who played baseball at Mason County -- went and talked to Harvard head football
coach Tim Murphy about playing baseball as well. He said Murphy told him “absolutely not” to play baseball. By the end of their conversation, Cox said his football career for the Crimson was over as an all too familiar situation began to rear its head. “I went to Harvard and (there was) more politics. I thought I was done with it when I got to college but the head coach and I didn't really click,” Cox said. “It's part of the recruiting game. He was one person when I went on my visit there and another when I got there.” With little playing time after two years, Cox’s collegiate baseball career eventually fell through, too. But after attempts to transfer to both Northwestern University and the University of Mount Union to play football fell through, Cox eventually came to realize his passion for training and the possibilities that could come with that. “That's when I figured out I could enjoy something other than sports,” he said. But it took a trip back home for Cox to begin to set his sights on starting up Veritas. Two summers ago he was home in Lake Waynoka when a local high schooler came up to him and asked him if he would help him train.
Local soccer fans will likely have little trouble recognizing the new face they will see calling the shots on the sidelines for the Georgetown girls soccer team this fall. First as a player for Western Brown from 19992003 then as a Ripley coach in 2007, Ashley Silvis-Corbin put in the time and effort to earn a lot of success on local soccer fields. Now, after a five yea r absence, Silvis-Corbin has returned to take over the Lady G-Men program from departed coach Mark Pack. “Georgetown had an opening and I just moved closer to Georgetown. I just felt like it was the perfect
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opportunity to get back in to it,” she said in a phone conversation on Wednesday. She certainly has the credentials for the job. As a member of the Lady Broncos soccer team nearly a decade ago, SilvisCorbin helped capture four straight Southern Buckeye Conference-American Division titles. The Lady Broncos lost just one conference game in her four years on the pitch. Her play on the field was honored not only by being named SBC-American Division All League all four years but by getting the opportunity to play soccer collegiately. She would go on to play four years of college soccer at Xavier University, where she was a defender for the Musketeers. Once she graduated from Xavier, Silvis-Corbin got into coaching. “I kind of always knew I wanted to coach and be a part of it after I graduated,” she said. Her first experience coaching came with the Ripley girls soccer team in 2007 and it, too, was successful. She turned the Lady Jays from a .500 team before she got there into a 12-5 team that finished second in the Southern Hills League. But her reign at Ripley lasted just one year. “I started working and I couldn't work around my work schedule,” she said of why she stopped coaching the Lady Jays. But after taking off a few years to get her work and
family life situated, she got back into coaching last year as the junior varsity coach at Western Brown. And when the Georgetown opening became available, she jumped a t the opportunity. She was hired in May. Since then she has started to work with the Lady G-Men, who are coming off a 4-11-0 (1-7 in the SBC-National Division) season. So far she likes what she has saw from the Lady GMen. “We've had some open fields and did conditioning. This week we started our 10 practices,” SilvisCorbin said. “I've met with the girls and we've been working hard this summer. “They just s eem like a good group of kids. And they have a ton of great athletes. They’re showing up and giving me 110 percent and that's all I can ask for.” Looking ahead to the season, there is likely to be one game on the Lady GMen’s schedule that SilvisCorbin is looking forward to. When the Lady G-Men take on the Lady Broncos this season it won’t simply pit a former coach against her former players -- it will be a family affair. With her father, Dan Silvis, the Lady Broncos coach, the rivalry game between the two schools got a little more interesting. “It's definitely going to be a competitive games. I’m looking forward to it,” Silvis-Corbin said with a laugh. “We’ll see what happens.”
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visions for both men and women as well as six walking divisions for both men and women. Awards will be given to the to 50% in each division. Door prizes will be awarded by race numbers. Race day registration starts at 6:45 a.m. Any questions may be directed to Jim Neu at (937) 3791462.
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BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press Just as he hopes his players do during their summer workouts, Western Brown football coach Evan Dreyer took advantage of a unique opportunity earlier this month do develop further as a coach. The Broncos head coach took part in USA Football’s International Developmental Week on the campus of the University of Texas in Austin, TX on July 5-12. Dreyer, who worked with the U-17 team, actively worked to get involved with the program. “I wanted to, kind of, go out and see the players in the country and meet other coaches,” he said during a Broncos summer workout on Tuesday morning. “And kind of use it as a...to develop as a coach.” The USA Football program has been together for a decade as they are actively trying to make football an Olympic sport, according to Dreyer. To make that dream a reality, the program has put together the International Developmental Week for the U-15 and U-17 teams and hosts the World Championship for the U-19 team. Each of these events take place during the same period in time, the end of June and beginning of July, in Austin. During the U-17 International Developmental Week, 200 players gathered in Austin for a week of in-
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struction, competition and games. Players, mostly from the Southeast and Northeast, got the activities under way on July 5 when they participated in a combine to gauge the players skill levels. Each player was then assigned to either the Red, White or Blue team to practice and compete with for the rest of the week. Team Sweden also participated and competed with the three USA teams throughout the week. Dreyer was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Blue team. Among the events the teams participated in was a
jamboree style game that pitted each of the four teams against each other, and, after an off day, played one final full game. Dreyer’s Blue team took the USA White team on the final day of the program. The USA Red team battled Team Sweden. Getting to work with coaches from all over the country and players who are being recruited to top schools like Louisiana State University was an experience Dreyer was happy to have had. “I got to meet a lot of new coaches and talk with them about the sport of football (and) get new ideas I can bring back to my program,” he said. “I got to
watch the University of Texas train. I got to talk to their strength coach. I got to talk to players from all across the country that are getting recruited and see how they’re doing things to make sure our kids are getting the looks they should.” And it something that Dreyer hopes to the opportunity to do again. “It was very beneficial,” he said. “Hopefully I’ll get to do it again next year. I’m going to try to make sure other coaches are involved from my program. Not only to use it as a developing piece but as a gathering where we can form new staff ideas and kind of bring it back to our program.”
White Oak GC hosts annual Junior Clinic White Oak Golf Course Head Golf Professional Butch Novak held his annual Junior Clinic this past week, July 16-19. A full class of four took part in the clinic so they could learn the finer points of the game from Novak and Lindsay Osborne, who helped out during the four day clinic. Clinic participants, who were between ages 7-14, learned the basics of the golf swing, putting techniques, golf rules and golf etiquette. They also had on course lessons to help them understand the etiquette of how to play a round of golf. Novak said they do that so that the kids could feel comfortable playing a round of golf with their parents or another adult. White Oak annually holds two Junior Clinics during the summer for youth golfers, one in June and another in July. Only one was held this year.
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White Oak Golf Course Head Golf Professional Butch novak held his annual Junior Clinic this past week, July 16-19, at White Oak Golf Course. Pictured first row, lr: Assistant instructor Lindsay Osborne, Alyssa Shorten and instructor Butch novak. Pictured second row, l-r: Grant Germann, Zach dotson and Logan Germann.
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Alyssa Shorten follows through on a putt during the White Oak Junior Clinic on Wednesday afternoon.
Butch novak works with clinic participant Logan Germann on his putting stroke on Wednesday afternoon at White Oak Golf Course.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 terms of understanding the college recruiting process. The service educates student-athletes on the full range of what they can expect and what they need to know about colleges and recruiting. “We'll run workshops about applications, essays, ACT to GPA ratios and eligibility concerns for sports,” Cox said. “We'll kind of educate what a private school is, what a public school is. We'll do mock interviews with coaches. We'll be the coaches, kind of like they're on a visit.” He also tries to be up front with the student-athlete and their families about what their prospects are while providing them with vital information they might not know. “I think parents, and some coaches, are under the impression that colleges come to them and that's not the case,” Cox said. The business idea began to take shape last summer when Eastern boys basketball coach Rob Beucler had Cox come in during the summer and help his team weight train. “I put Richie in charge of weights and I was in there with him,” Beucler said. “He just developed the plan. It does a little bit better with someone else. They get tired of my voice.” And Beucler, who is a big believer in weight training, said that the work Cox, and his son Brett, had his players to do paid off. “The benefits we saw were that we got a lot stronger,” he said. “I think it gave us a little bit more toughness.” Since he graduated from Harvard on May 24, Cox has come back home to work on expanding Veritas. So far things are going pretty well.
In addition to about 15 individuals he has worked with, Cox has started to work with some local high school teams. This summer he is working with the Eastern boys basketball team again as well as Eastern’s boys and girls soccer teams. He is also working with the Georgetown boys basketball team. With a growing client base, he continues to look for ways to expand. His hope is to build a multi-purpose facility for Veritas. Helping him reach that goal is Rusty Midlam, 2002 Western Brown graduate. Midlam, a gym manager and trainer in Columbus who played football at Ohio Northern University and for three seasons in the Arena Football League, is helping out by offering Cox any advice he can and helping him find and purchase a facility. “I am just kind of investing into Veritas to help him out,” Midlam said by phone. “(I want) to help him get the ball rolling and get in somewhere.” Midlam said that they are exploring a couple of opportunities for facilities right now and are hopeful something may happen on that front soon. As someone with quite a bit of experience with athletic training, Midlam believes Veritas could be a successful venture. He said even as high school athletics have began to expand in places like Brown County, their high school athletes don’t have the resources afforded them that their fellow studentathletes who live west and north of Cincinnati do. “There's a structure in place and his whole goal is getting kids to the next level,” Midlam said. “There's a demand for that.”
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The Western Brown Junior High football team will begin practicing the first full week of August. The program is open to any seventh or eighth grade student who is currently enrolled in the Western Brown Local School District. All students must have a physical that must be completed before a student can play. Students will also have to make sure to pick up an Athletic Agreement packet from either Mt. Orab Middle School or Hamersville Middle School
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and turn it in prior to the start of practice. Several important dates to keep in mind if you are interested in playing football this season include: •July 23-25 -- Free camp at Western Brown High School, 6-7:00 p.m.; •August 6-10 -- Conditioning, 8-10:00 a.m.; •August 13-17 -- Practice, 8-10:00 a.m. If additional information is needed, feel free to contact Coach Donathan at: wendel.donathan@wb.k12. oh.us.
Lady Broncos to host camp The Western Brown girls soccer team will be hosting their Go Lady Broncos Soccer Camp on July 24-26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at McKinney Sports Park on Lucas Road in Hamersville. To register or for more
information you can contact Lady Broncos coach Dan Silvis at dbsilvis@yahoo.com or at (513) 532-6191. Information can also be found at www.facebook.com/LadyBroncosSoccer.
Broncos to host football camp The Western Brown football team will be hosting a football camp on July 21 and 23-25 for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Camp will kick off on July 21 for players ages 56. The camp will take place that night from 6:00-
7:30 p.m. at Kibler Stadium. For the players older than six years old, camp will take place July 23-25 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Kibler Stadium. For more information about the camp, call (513) 305-5481.
Travis McAvene has been named the new head coach for men’s basketball at Southern State Community College. McAvene brings a strong reputation of winning basketball games and coaching elite talent. “I’m very excited to take over the men’s basketball program at Southern State and make it a winner,” said McAvene. “I love the atmosphere and facilities at Southern State. It will give our student-athletes a great platform to achieve nothing but success on the court and in the classroom.” Recently, McAvene was named United States Minor League Coach of the Year, which included a list of NBA D-League coaches who were nominated for the award. This past season, he led his Cincinnati Slam team in the UBA to a 19-1 record, along with winning the Eastern Conference Championship. “My goal at Southern State this upcoming season is to take our men’s basketball program to the USCAA National Tournament and compete for a national championship.” McAvene’s teams are known for their fast-paced aggressive style of basketball, adopted from former Arkansas head coach Nolan Richardson. Putting his own time in on the court, McAvene played for North Florida Junior College, Indiana Wesleyan University, Sinclair Community College and Taylor University at Fort Wayne, snagging an NCCAA Division I National Championship in 1995. He served as an assistant coach for Lincoln High School, Clark State College and Coppin State Uni-
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versity, and as a head coach for Indiana University East, Jefferson High School, New Creations Prep, Christian Center Prep Academy, Harmony Prep School, Wilberforce University, Westfall High School, Eurobasket Summer League (Vegas), Columbus Crush, Kentucky Pro Am, and Eurobasket Summer League (Houston). His most recent role was as head coach and general manager of Cincinnati Slam. McAvene boasts a full slate of accomplishments, including NJCAA State Final Four in 2002, NACA National Champion in 2003 and 2004, No. 4 ranking in National Prep School poll in 2004, No. 7 ranking in National Prep School poll in 2005, No. 2 ranking in National Prep School poll in 2006, SVC Conference Champion in 2009 and SVC Coach of the Year in 2009. In 2012 alone, he was the UBA AllStar Game Head Coach, the UBA Eastern Conference Champion, selected three times as UBA Coach of the Month, All United States Awards (voted on by all USA sports reporters) Coach of the Year and USBasket.com All-UBA Coach of the Year.
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MONDAY, JULY 23 TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 23 at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further information is available by calling Velvet Frye at (937) 444-7237.
Ice Cream Social at Taylor’s Chapel United Methodist Church will be held on Saturday, July 21 beginning at 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. The church is located at 2460 Greenbush West Road, Williamsburg.
West Fork Baptist Church Vacation Bible School will be held the week of July 23-27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event will include bible stories, crafts, food and games. Friday night will be the closing program and family night. For more information call the church at (937) 378-3335.
Ice Cream Social, at Taylor’s Chapel United Methodist Church will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 21 at the church, 2460 Greenbush West Road, Williamsburg (Sterling Township. Event will include sandwiches, pies, cakes and beverages as well as ice cream. SUNDAY, JULY 22 Brown County Democratic Club Summer Picnic will be held on Sunday, July 22 at the Brown County Fairgrounds. This event will begin at 2 p.m. at the new commercial building near Democrat Headquarters. Democratic Club meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month at the Brown County Nutrition Center in Georgetown.
Perry Township Trustees Meeting will be held on Monday, July 23 at 7 p.m. in Fayetteville. This meeting is open to the public.
Aberdeen Concerned Citizens Meeting for all residents of Aberdeen will be held at the Town and County Lanes Bowling Alley in Aberdeen on Monday, July 23 beginning at 6 p.m. For more information on this meeting or the Concerned Citizens Group call Shari Stafford at 606-375-5315. TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 23, at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714. TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 23, at the
Ripley Church of the Nazarene, 230 North Second Street. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. Mt. Orab Lions Club will meet on Monday, July 23, 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) 4444791. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 23, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. This meeting is open to the public. TUESDAY, JULY 24 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. Washington Township Trustees will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 24 at 7:30 at the firehouse. Everyone from the township is welcome to attend this open meeting. Zumba Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127 North Point Drive in Mt. Orab at 6:30 on Tuesday, July 24. These classes are for members of Snap Fitness as well as nonmembers. Please call (937) 4445230 for more information.
COURT NEWS Property Sales Daniel K. and Richard P. Liming to Daniel K. Liming, 70.95 acres of land in Byrd Township, filed 7/10/2012 Ricky Adams to Fred S. and Lisa L. Adams, 2.06 acres of land in Byrd Township, filed 7/6/2012, $30,000 Marjorie Schafer trustee to Steven and Robin Wallace, 50.28 acres and 49.23 acres of land in Clark Township, filed 7/11/2012 Michael E. and Cheryl Waits to Joshua W. Smith and Michelle Ingram, 1 acre of land, Lot 2 in White Oak Sub., Clark Township, filed 7/11/2012 Marjorie Schafer, trustee to Dennis and Rebecca Wallace, 18.05 acres of land in Clark Township, filed 7/11/2012 James W. Hanselman etal to James M. and Patrick D. Hanselman and Sharon Richmond, In-Lot 17 Lot GA Whole in Clark Township, Hamersville, filed 7/6/2012 Thomas D. and Dorothy P. Schuster, Thomas E. Schuster, trustee to Klayton and Kara D. Juillerat, 147.23 acres of land in Eagle Township, filed 7/5/2012, $107,736 Paul E. Cost to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 3.02 acres and 3.0 acres of land in Eagle Township, filed 7/5/2012 Nella J. McKinzie, trustee to Nella J. Wilson, 3.39 acres of land in Eagle Township, filed 7/5/2012 Philip D. and June Wilson to June Wilson, 89.41 acres of land in Eagle Township, filed 7/6/2012 Matthew A. and Susan J. Miller to Ashley F. and Robin T. Wash, Jr., 5.39 acres of land in Franklin Township, filed 7/5/2012, $121,000 Lyndon and Janalyn Payne and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Gregory and Virginia Terry, In-Lot 305 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Township, filed 7/6/2012, $110,000 Elizabeth A. and Donald W. Brown to Elizabeth Brown, trustee, In-Lot 403R in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Township, filed 7/6/2012 Mary Ann and James F. Meyer and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company to Dennis and Susan Mohler, In-Lot 2650 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Township, filed 7/6/2012, $150,000 Bruce K. Kiphart to Jason Comer, In-Lot 122, In-Lot 123 and In-Lot 137 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Township, filed 7.9.2012, $90,000 Henry J. Behrends, trustee to Jon and Mary A. Vecchie, 38.95 acres of land in Franklin Township, filed 7/10/2012, $168,500 Leslie E. Meeker to Kurtis E. Meeker, .41 acres and 77.70 acres of land in Huntington Township, filed 7/9/2012 Leslie E. Meeker to Kurtis E. Meeker, 13 acres of land in Huntington Township, filed 7/9/2012 Jennifer A. and Glen A. Bass to Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.64 acres of land in Huntington Township, filed 7/9/2012, $26,667 Louise Yockey to David C. Yockey, 1.20 acres of land in Huntington Township, filed 7/6/2012 Louise and David yockey to David Yockey, 78.55 acres of land in Huntington Township, filed 7/5/2012 Adam R. and Meredith A. Bradford to Marlin S. and Stacy M. Padgett, Lot 27 in Ruggles Sub., in Aberdeen, filed 7/6/2012, $35,250 Virginia K. Carpenter to Randy Mason, Shirley White and Charlotte Allen, Out-Lot 49 in Huntington Park Sub. in Aberdeen, Huntington Township, filed 7/6/2012 John and Krista Huffman to Thomas and Chris Kizer, In-Lot 1870 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Township, filed 7/9/2012, $55,500
William T. Ashley and Shelly Fay to Stan K. Purdy, trustee of the Jakob W. Fay Trust, 5.10 acres of land in Lewis Township, filed 7/5/2012, $24,000 David Haines to Phil and Denice Haines, In-Lot 1, In-Lot 2, In-Lot 3 and In-Lot 4 in Jan Lee Acres, Lewis Township and .64 acres in Lewis Township, filed 7/9/2012 Daniel T. and Therese J. McCurren to Our 3 BYZ, LLC, In-Lot 1100 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Township, filed 7/5/2012 April M. Doll to Ricky Alan Bowman, Out-Lot 5 in Doll Sub., Perry Township, filed 7/5/2012 James M. and Jean Houk to Kenneth L. and Andrea L. Lewis, 1.59 acres of land in Perry Township, filed 7/6/2012 Beverly Rapp, trustee, to Garnet C. Rapp, 122.08 acres of land in Perry Township, filed 7/8/1012 Beverly Rapp, trustee, to Garnet C. Rapp, 85.59 acres of land in Perry Township, filed 7/9/2012 James and Sandra McGaha to James Michael McGaha, 1.71 acres of land in Perry Township, filed 7/5/2012 Charles E. and Elsie M. Storer to Elsie M. Storer, 10 acres, 40 acres, 39.36 acres of land in Pike Township and 89.20 acres, 69.03 acres and 27.70 acres of land in Sterling Township filed 7/6/2012 Michael and Amy Gast to Nick and Emily Vize, In-Lot 13 N 1/2 Farmcrest Sub., in Georgetown, Pleasant Township, filed 7/9/2012, $110,000 Amy Noonan, trustee, to Sharon K. Morrison and Michael P. Schleyer, Lot 35 in Quail Trace Sub., Georgetown and .18 acres of land (Lot 35G in Quail Trace Sub.), filed 7/10/2012, $210,000 Matthew F. Welch to Ronald G.
Tipton, 1 acre of land in Sterling Township, filed 7/5/2012, $97,000 Brian J. Tucker to Relda Tucker, In-Lot 146 and In-Lot 145 in Ripley, Union Township, filed 7/10/2012 Donna K. Brown to Dennis Baker, .54 acres of land in Washington Township, filed 7/6/2012, $20,299 Archie L. Gullett, Jr. and Merchants National Bank to Nicholas Tully and Rachel Clonch, 2.09 acres of land in Washington Township, filed 7/9/2012, $50,000 Philip D. and June Wilson to June Wilson, 72.91 acres of land in Washington Township, filed 7/6/2012 Alli F. Battson to Jeffrey W. Henderson, 3 acres of land in Washington Township, filed 7/6/2012, $89,000 Jerald E. Sawyers to Jason Allen, .65 acres of land in Washington Township, filed 7/6/2012, $60,000 BAC Home Loans Servicing LP to Jeremy J. Frank, Lot 42 in Phase II in Village of Mt. Orab, Village at Wills Point, filed 7/9/2012Daniel K. and Richard P. Liming to Daniel K. Liming
Probate Freeda L. Faul, Georgetown, case #20121133, DOD 7/1/2012, filed 7/10/2012 Ruth A. Fisher, Hamersville, case #20121131, DOD 7/2/2012, filed 7/9/2012 Kenneth E. Haley, Mt. Orab, case #20121130, DOD 9/4/2011, filed 7/5/2012 Robert K. Hitchin, Williamsburg, case #20121132, DOD 2/12/2012, filed 7/10/2012 Barbara Mae Olbert, Aberdeen, case #20121134, DOD 6/3/2012
Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Shinn Brothers, Inc. versus Village of Aberdeen, case #20120661, filed 7/5/2012, Action: other civil Thomas Meyer versus Steve Planck, case #20120663, filed 7/5/2012, Action: civil stalking Thomas Meyer versus Shirley Sims, case #20120664, filed 7/5/2012, Action: civil stalking Thomas Meyer versus Shannon Darold Sims, case #20120665, filed 7/5/2012, Action: other civil (stalking) Thomas Meyer versus James A. Sims, case #20120666, filed 7/5/2012, Action: civil stalking Peggy Boling versus Michael I. Flaugher, case #20120669, filed 7/9/2012, Action: other civil (stalking) Capital One Bank (USA) NA versus Audrey Wilson, case #20120674, filed 7/11/2012, Action: other civil Midland Funding LLC versus Michelle Gazzara, case #20120675, filed 7/11/2012, Action: other civil Reyton Georgetown Square, LLC versus Brown County General Hospital, case #20120676, filed 7/11/2012, Action: other civil 21 Mortgage Corporation versus Charles A. Lucas III, case #20120677, filed 7/11/2012, Action: foreclosures Heather N. Patton versus Brian J. Lightfoot, case #20120678, filed 7/11/2012, Action: other civil DOMESTIC CASES Brian J. Cowan, Sardinia versus Jill R. McCarty-Cowan, Williamsburg, case #20120660, filed 7/5/2012, Action: termination of marriage Dottie Isaac, Russellville versus James Worthington, Manchester, case #20120662, filed 7/5/2012, Action: domestic violence
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Barbara Lewis, Hamersville versus Michael E. Lewis, Centerville, case #20120667, filed 7/6/2012, Action: domestic violence Barbara J. Roehele, Williamsburg versus Catherine J. Trisdale, Amelia, case #20120668, filed 7/6/2012, Action: domestic violence Betty Faul, Georgetown versus Charles W. Faul, Georgetown, case #20120670, filed 7/9/2012, Action: domestic violence Tracy Souder, Georgetown versus Jennifer Souder, Ripley, case 20120671, filed 7/10/2012, Action: termination of marriage Corby Mead, Wayne, WV versus Jennifer Wilson, Mt. Orab, case #20120672, filed 7/10/2012, Action: U.R.E.S.A. Ann Puckett, Hamersville versus John M. Puckett II, Georgetown, case #20120673, filed 7/10/2012, Action: dissolution of marriage
Marriages Amanda L. Fithen, 23, Mt. Orab, medical assistant to marry Brian V. Rolph, 23, Mt. Orab, police officer, filed 7/5/2012 Courtney Elizabeth Crothers, 21, Sardinia, job support specialist to marry Jordan Mykol Henning, 22, Sardinia, job service specialist, filed 7/9/2012 Tina Renee Lunsford, 35, Sardinia, college student to marry Richard Harold Taylor, 37, Sardinia, disabled, filed 7/10/2012 Allison Baker, 21, Georgetown, sales associate to marry Christopher Ryan Ernst, 20, Georgetown, frozen associate, filed 7/11/2012 Carletta Ann Trimpe, 21, Cincinnati to marry Bryan David Guethlein, 20, Mt. Orab, Army, filed 7/9/2012
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St. Mary's Festival set for August 5 This year's st. Mary's Festival in Arnheim also coincides with the 175th Anniversary of the st. Mary's Church. on sunday, August 5, 2012 a handmade bench commemorating the event will be one of the silent auction items featured at the festival. The festival begins with meals served in the dining hall at noon and concludes with serving at 4 p.m. There are the annual cow races, children and adult games, a country store, adults meals are $9.00 each. some of the best homemade ice cream is also available which is especially good on a hot summers day. The bridge just south of the church is closed until september. For more information on the festival contact the church at (937) 446-2555.
Book Club for Adults will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24 at the Mt. Orab Library, 6:13 South High Street in Mt. Orab. For more information call (937) 444-1414. Eastern Local School District has changed its regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting from July 17 to July 24 at 7 p.m. Ripley Village Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, July 24. This meeting is open to the public. Yoga Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127, North Point Drive, Mt. Orab at 7:30 p.m. at the center on Tuesday, July 24. Members of Snap Fitness as well as nonmembers are welcome. Please call (937) 444-5230 for details. WEDNESDAY, July 25 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 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, July 25. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (937) 444-3446. Belly Dancing Classes will be offered Wednesday, July 25, from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m at the Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (937) 444-3446. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 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, July 25 at the Sardinia Public Library, 13309 Purdy Road, Sardinia. Anyone who is a crocheter or spinner or who wants to learn, is invited to attend and bring a current project. Children are welcome. Further information is available by calling (937) 403-8481 or (513) 314-1656. TOPS Chapter in Aberdeen will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, at the River Bend Apartments Community Room. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. THURSDAY, July 26 Kick-boxing Classes will be offered on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on July 26, at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive. These classes are open to members as well as non-members. For details call 444-5230. Legion Hall Bingo held each Thursday (including July 26) at 5 p.m. with the kitchen opening at 5:30 p.m. Ripoffs/Instants start selling at 6 p.m., the early bird bingo is at 7:15 and regular bingo begins at 7:30 p.m. Call Ed Fryman for more information at (937) 442-4704. Free Dinners will be served from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. every Thursday, including July 26 at the Decatur Park. Dinner in the Decatur Park is sponsored by the “We Can Help Food Bank” and members of the community. Yoga Classes will be offered at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 26. These classes are open to both members and non-members. Call (937) 4445230 for more information. County Adams/Brown Alzheimer's/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group will meet Thursday, July 26 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Re-
gional Medical Center, second floor. For more information (937) 3863590. Georgetown Village Council will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 26. This meeting is open to the public. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 26 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab. Book Club for Adults will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Library on Thursday, July 26. The library is located at 613 S. High Street in Mt. Orab. For more information call (937) 444-1414. FRIDAY, July 27 Agape Food Pantry Open in the Fayetteville United Methodist Church from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, July 27 at 61 East Humber Street. This pantry is for Perry Township residents only. Free Knitting and Crocheting Classes at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in Russellville will be held 10 a.m.noon Friday, July 27 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. SATURDAY, July 28 Progressive Euchre planned for Saturday, July 28, at the George A. Lambert American Legion in Sardinia, College Avenue. The card party will be gin at 7 p.m. and everyone is invited to attend. Admission is only $1.50 per person. Food will be available. For details call (937) 4424704. God’s Closet, Russellville Church of Christ will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 28. A free lunch will be provided in God’s Kitchen from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church fellowship hall the same day. For questions please call (937) 3775505. Music in the Park Concert at Mt. Orab will be held on Saturday, July 28, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Featured entertainment will be Spearpoint, a classic rock band. Please bring a canned good for the local food pantry and enjoy the concert. For more information visit www.mt.orabmusicinthepark.com or call Woody Whittington at (937) 4442916. Open House at Chatfield College will be held on Saturday, July 28 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Enjoy the chance for future students to meet with admissions counselors, tour the college, take placement tests, meet with academic advisors, financial aid advisors and enroll for fall classes. For more information call (513) 8753344, ext. 110. Carr/Neel Reunion will be held on Saturday, July 28 at the Sardinia Church of Christ, 7130 Bachman Road. The meal will be served at 1 p.m. sharp. Please bring your picnic dinner and come have a good time reminiscing. Dinnerware will be provided. For questions call (937) 4463191. Phileo Ministries, a ministry of TriCounty Baptist Church will be open for operation on Saturday, July 28 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. For more information call (937) 446-1416. UPCOMING EVENTS Deadline to Purchase Commemorative Bricks to be placed around the new statue of General U.S. Grant in Grant Park in Georgetown has been set for Wednesday, August 1, 2012. Tentative dedication date is Saturday, August 25. For more information call (937) 3784119 or (937) 213-4119. Relay for Life Carnival sponsored by the American Cancer Society
Brown County Relay for Life will be held on Saturday, August 4 at the Mt. Orab Park from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. This event will include games, food, entertainment, raffles and vendors such as Thirty-one and Mary Kay and The Greenbush Baptist Clown Ministry. All proceeds are for the ACS Relay for Lift to bring cancer awareness to the forefront of the community. For more information contact Rene Green at (937) 4440456. Rite of Christian Invitation (RCIA) Classes offered by Angela Merici Parish in Fayetteville will be held beginning September 9, 2012 at the Parish. For more information on this event call Rita Vilvens, CRE at (513) 875-5020, ext. 5. RipleyBicentennial Parade will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2012. Registration will be from 12:00 noon until 1:30 p.m. at the Ripley Elementary School. Parade will begin moving out at 2 p.m.. For more information call (937 392-1424 or email shirleygary1971@sbcglobal.net or egmoran@att.net. Ripley’s Bicentennial Quilt Show will be held on Saturday, August 4 at the Centenary Methodist Church in Ripley. The church is located on Rt. 52 (110 S. Second Street). For more information about the show or to exhibit a quilt contact Judith L. Gray at (937) 392-0245. St. Mary’s Church in Arnheim Celebrates 175 Years on Sunday, August 5 with a very special annual festival. This event will begin at noon. For more information contact the parish at (937) 446-2555. Pesticide Disposal Collection, sponsored by the Ohio Department of Agriculture will be held on Tuesday, August 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Fayette County Airport, 2770 St. Rt. 38 in Washington Courthouse. For more details call (614) 728-6987. Business and Community Expo, sponsored by the Brown County Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for Thursday, August 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center in Georgetown. For more information on this event call (937) 378-4784. 42nd Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show will be held August 9-12 at the OVAM Showground in Georgetown. This event features John Deere tractors, garden tractors, gas engines and equipment. Grand Marshals are Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Cahall and family. Entertainment to include The Grasstains, The Living Statue, Anna & Milovan, Lonesome Meadow and Rick K. & the Allnighters. For more information call (937) 378-4480 or visit www.ovams.org. 30th Annual Quilt Show, sponsored by Clinton County Quilt Association will be held September 7, 8 and 9 at the Clinton County Corn Festival at the fairgrounds, 958 West Main Street in Wilmington. For more information or to enter a quilt for judging contact Kathy Szelagiewicz at (937) 783-3742. ONGOING EVENTS ABCEOI Program to Assist Homeless is available through ABCAP Housing Department. This program is to assist with past due rent payments for persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. For more information call (937) 378-6041, ext. 285 or (800) 553-7393, ext. 285. “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) 444-3440. We continue to collect.
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1307706 - Zoned Residential/Commercial! Located at the corner of St Rt 131 & SR 50, one minute from Fayetteville. Mins. to Blanchester, Milford, Mt. Orab. 24x60 Multi-purpose bldg. included. This home must be viewed inside & out. Picturesque location $124,500
T MUL 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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1312624 Georgetown - 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
1299751- Sardinia - 3.25 Acre Mini-Farm. Solidly built Ranch, well kept. 2BD, 1BA. 25x36 Log cabin w/stone FP & huge pot belly stove. 36x36 tobacco barn w/built in stall. Water outside barn. Fenced pasture. Hundreds of feet of road frontage. Close to SR32 on lightly traveled road. $99,900
1272942- Winchester- Solid home on public water & sewer. 3BD, 1.5BA. Brand new roof. Home has been well cared for. Att. 1 car garage is finished w/opener. 20x34, 2 car garage oversized. Nicely landscaped. $89,900
1258238- Sardinia- 3BD, 2BA, Almost 1500 sq.ft. of open living area. Master BD suite. Dining Rm. & Equipped eat-in Kitchen. Large front deck & covered back porch. Affordable living seconds off St. Rt. 32. Back yard completely privacy & fenced. 2 car carport. $79,900
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TELECOMMUNICATION SPECIALIST/911 DISPATCHER Applications are now being accepted for the position of PART TIME Telecommunication Specialist/911 Dispatcher for the Brown County Communication Center. The Communication Center provides County-wide emergency and non-emergency communications for Police, Fire, and EMS as well as other governmental agencies. The Communications Center is an Enhanced 911 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) and uses multiple state of the art computer systems to process calls for service to the general public as well as our public safety user community.
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TELECOMMUNICATION SPECIALIST/ 911 DISPATCHER Applications are now being accepted for the position of Telecommunication Specialist/911 Dispatcher for the Brown County Communication Center. The Communication Center provides County-wide emergency and non-emergency communications for Police, Fire, and EMS as well as other governmental agencies. The Communications Center is an Enhanced 911 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) and uses multiple state of the art computer systems to process calls for service to the general public as well as our public safety user community.
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SEMI DRIVER NEEDED 25 years old, clean CDL Class A with 2 years experience. OTR Flat bed. Home weekends. Call 937-446-1707.
300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED $450, GEORGETOWN, utilities included, 1br, living, bath, kitchen. No pets. Call 937-483-4102 leave message. 1 & 2BR APARTMENTS, Williamsburg, all utilities included except electric. 513-724-7802. 2BR APARTMENTS w/attached garage in a 1-story tri-plex w/an equipped kitchen & laundry room, ample closet space, patio & a yard. No steps, private street. Darling apartments. Utilities not included. Small pets allowed. Located at the Sandstone Estates, a mature-living community in Mt. Orab. 513-625-4522. 2BR, 1BA in Georgetown. C/A, heat, W/D hookup, stove, refrigerator & dish washer. Water/sewer included. $500/mo. plus $500/dep. No Pets. 937-213-3124. 2BR, BIG, has A/C, washer/dryer hookup, nice property. Call, it won’t last. 513-724-3951. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2 & 3br, Equal Opportunity Housing, apply at Forest Glade Apartments, 9001 Airport Rd., Georgetown, OH, 937-378-4565.
300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED FELICITY - single level 2br apartment, stove/refrigerator included, W/D hookup, deposit/reference required, $515/mo., 513-876-2429. 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. IN GEORGETOWN, 2br, 1ba apt., $395/mo., also, duplex in country, 2br, 1ba, 1-car attached garage, $475/mo., please call 937-444-5223. 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 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 apartment, washer/dryer hookup, cathedral ceiling, $575/mo., refrigerator & stove included, lots of parking. 513-616-6817.
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MONTGOMERY MANOR APARTMENTS 109 DEWEY DRIVE SARDINIA, OHIO 45171 Applications for low income housing will be accepted for Montgomery Manor Apartments at: 109 Dewey Drive Sardinia, Ohio on: Tuesday’s between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. To qualify you must be chronically mentally ill or have a physical disability that requires a unit with special features.
For more information contact: Patricia Montgomery at: 1-800-553-7393 ext. 257
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300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED
307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT
MT. ORAB, 2br, 1ba, washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator & water, $625/mo., $700/dep. 513-310-4041 or 937-205-2934.
3BR MOBILE home $435/mo., $435/dep. in Georgetown. 937-213-2401 or 937-378-4706.
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.
3BR, 1-ACRE lot, garage, no pets, good credit, $500/mo. plus deposit. 937-444-3701.
303 - HOUSES FOR RENT
308 - OFFICE/BUSINESS SPACE FOR RENT
4BR, 2BA, 2-car garage newer home in Mt. Orab. 1yr. lease, deposits mandatory. Appliances included, no pets. Credit check, references, application required. Call 937-213-1548. HAMERSVILLE, 3BR, 1ba, all appliances furnished. Absolutely no pets. Credit references, $695/mo. plus deposit and utilities. 937-3926052 or 513-734-4460. SMALL 2BR home in Georgetown, large yard, washer/dryer hookup, $425/mo. plus deposit. 937-213-2401 or 937-378-4706.
307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 2BR, 2BA w/garage near Hamersville, washer & dryer hook-up, no pets, $450/mo, $400 deposit. Available Aug. 1st, 513-724-1418.
1700 SQ. ft. commercial building for rent in Fayetteville, across from strip mall, 1/4 mile south from school, 937-545-1243 or 937-288-2779. 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 3BR, 2BA home for sale, Williamsburg area, 1 acre, $399/mo, P/I only with down payment. Not all credit profiles will qualify. Call Viji Grant, REMAX Advanced, 937-213-1548.
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807 - TRUCKS FOR SALE
808 - AUTOS FOR SALE
Lots of great stuff, but sorry we have no clothes or books
BAKE SALE TOO! (as long as the food lasts)
WILLIAMS CORNER CHURCH OF GOD 6162 SR 132 Goshen Need info? 513-288-1977
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513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 Dan (May also sell for less with fewer acres) FOR SALE - Mt. Orab nice 3br, 2ba bi-level on cul de sac in great neighborhood, convenient to everything, 2-car garage w/opener, c/a, priced below market for quick sale, $97,500. Owner financing w/$5,000/down, $685/mo. Call for showing Dennis Wright 937-213-2060.
401 - CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT 2BR, 1.5BA, balcony, equipped kitchen, dishwasher, washer/dryer hookup. $650/mo. plus deposit. 513-237-3692 or 513-446-7255.
403 - MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE BATAVIA, EAST Fork Crossing, 3br, 2ba, 1960 sq. ft., one owner, good condition, buyer may pay lot rent or move to own location, asking $33,000, 937-822-1212.
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)
501 - CHILD CARE
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DAY CARE/BABYSITTING stay at home mother/nurse Lake Waynoka resident. 5am-6pm, flexible, reasonable rates. 937-829-9099. 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 from elementary school.
507 - SEWING & ALTERATIONS For all your sewing needs for you, your family and your home. Call 937-4444276. Reasonable rates, expert service.
608 - FARM PRODUCE NOW TAKING orders for blackberries & green beans. Fresh or frozen. 937-444-2179.
HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER
VISIT OUR WEBSITE: hookrealestate.com
1930’S-PRESENT
Rain or Shine! NO EARLY BIRDS! Friday, July 27 8:30 am - 5 pm Saturday, July 28 8:30 am - 12 pm
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
COMPLETE REAL ESTATE SERVICES 121 W. State St, Georgetown, OH 45121 937-378-6181 513-721-0222
608 - FARM PRODUCE PICK YOUR own blackberries - large, sweet berries on thornless canes for easy picking. $4 per pound. Call for picking days & times. Burns Greenhouse. 937-442-4573.
613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES AKC LAB puppies, 4 yellow (white) males, vet checked, 1st shots, dew claws removed, POP, $300/ea. 937-205-0275.
614 - HORSES/LIVESTOCK SHOW FEED Purina Show Chow & Nutrena Showmaster. BDK Feed & Supply, Blanchester, 937-783-3276. Special Fitters Edge, $11.50.
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 CHROME KITCHEN table, 2 leaves, 4 chrome chairs $125., Sears air compressor 20 gal. upright $100., spinning wheel orig. $150., Thomas 261 organ/bench/music $100., sewing machine w/2 drawer cabinet Mfg. white w/cams $100., Queen Ann cane chair $40., wooden rocker $25., 937-444-7107.
701 - LOST AND FOUND LOST DOG - Shih Tzu beige color, Cincinnati Reds Collar, lost in Lake Lorelei. $200 REWARD! 513-302-4815 or 513-293-4685.
702 - MISC. NOTICES PARA-NORMAL RESEARCHER looking for haunted homes or businesses. Please contact Kelly at 513-519-0705.
MARK WANTS running, wrecked, dead cars and trucks. Now paying $150 - $400/cash for complete vehicles. FREE TOW! 937-446-3021 or 513-739-0774 2008 FORD Focus SE 4dr., auto, 34k/miles, silver/tan interior, very nice car, well maintained, $11,000. 513-325-6199.
Brick ranch on dead end street, off Freesoil Road in Georgetown. Three bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, hardwood floors, dry basement, wood stove in sun room, central air & electric heat, low heating bills. Comes with: refrigerator, stove, washer, dryer. 2 1/2 extra lots, for almost two acres. Nice shed, lots of trees, flowers & fruit trees. Great Neighbors!
Asking: $115,000.00 Call 937-392-9491 or 937-378-5934
JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650
GEORGETOWN - Fabulous 2 BR/2 Bath brick ranch w/one year old hi-efficiency HVAC system. H/W & ceramic floors. Great room w/cathedral ceiling & gas fireplace in LR area. Open kitchen w/abundant cabinets & island w/counter bar. New appliances stay including W/D. Sun room w/3 walls of windows & walkout to rear patio. Skylights in great room & bathroom. 2 Car attached garage. Country setting w/outstanding landscaping. Motivated Sellers! Asking $139,900. GEORGETOWN - Attractive vinyl ranch on .344 acre lot w/public utilities. 3 Bedrooms. 1 Bathroom. Newer carpet, fresh paint & refinished hardwood floors. New kitchen cabinets, countertop & ceramic tile floor. Also has newer HVAC, windows & roof. Blacktop drive w/convenient location. Great home for retiree or first time home buyers. Asking $72,900. GEORGETOWN - Attractive 2-3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath brick ranch. Located on dead end street w/elevated private setting w/panoramic view. Natural gas heat w/AC. 2 Fireplaces. Full basement w/36’ x 17’ family room. Newer 40’ x 30’ garage w/furnace, water & separate blacktop driveway. Relax on the screened rear porch! Now Reduced to $120,900.
901 - SALES ESTATE YARD/BARN Sale: July 27-28 & Aug. 3-4, 10364 Love Day Rd., Hamersville. Antique organ, side buffet, serving cabinet, drop leaf table w/Lion Claw brass feet, chest of drawers, MTD 5HP yard machine tiller, treadmill, costume jewelry, glassware, chest freezer, kitchen items, Southwestern pottery, misc. items. Rain or Shine!
REDUCED PRICE - GEORGETOWN VILLAGE - Great rental investment or starter home. Large living room, large eat in kitchen, two bedrooms & one bath. Oversized one car detached garage w/blacktop driveway. Clean & neat property. Now asking $44,900. GEORGETOWN - 3 Unit brick/vinyl apt. bldg. Each apt. has 1 bedroom, kitchen, living room & bathroom. Nice sized rooms w/possible 2nd bedroom in each unit. All apartments are clean & neat. Natural gas heat. Convenient location. Asking $85,900.
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.
BROWN COUNTY SOUTH - One owner vinyl ranch on 2.45 acres w/double road access. Home is energy efficient & has solid 6 panel interior doors. Gas heat w/AC. 3 Bedrooms. 2 Bathrooms. 1 car attached & 2 car detached garages. Concrete drive. Acreage has open space for recreation, pets & garden space. Asking $119,900.
HUGE GARAGE Sale Fri., July 27th, 7am-5pm, Sat., July 28th, 7am-3pm, Sunday, July 29th, 9am-2pm. Located at the Flash Baseball Complex, 1429 St. Rt. 125, Hamersville.
David “Sam” Cropper - Broker/Owner Cell (513) 520-2552 Beverly Cropper, Realtor/Owner Cell (513) 520-3788 Barry Daulton - Realtor • Cell (513) 403-7832 Pat Daulton, Realtor • Cell (513) 218-8766 Jay Hanselman, Realtor • Cell (513) 535-5309 Lee Schweickart, Realtor • Cell (937) 515-6639 Email hookrealestate@hookrealestate.com
MOVING SALE: 209 Woodland Crossing, Mt. Orab, July 21, 27, 28, 8am-?, furniture, appliances, home decor, fishing, bows, fitness, holiday, DVD’s, TV’s, clothes, drums, 1990 Accura, etc. MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE/YARD sale: Newborn girl clothes, children’s clothing (boy’s & girl’s sizes 5&6), electronics, games, toys, home decor, much more, Fri. & Sat., July 20 & 21, 7am-3pm, 105 Rosewood Lane, Mt. Orab. NEW CLOTHES Sale Sat., Aug. 4. Wharton Building on Highland County Fairgrounds, 8am-6pm, 2x-6x jeans, cowboy boots, coats, etc. Go to brandnewclothes.tripod.com
to view the list of clothes. Also selling gun supplies & equipment.
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.
804 - AUTOS WANTED
CALL 513-304-2280 BIG JIM’S
“JUNK” CAR REMOVAL $$$$$$$$$$ PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR “JUNK” CARS TRUCKS & VANS
513-304-2280 PAYING FROM $150 UP TO $1,000 CASH
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.
Go with your instincts and use the Classifieds today.
1-800-404-3157
PUBLIC AUCTION
LOCATED: 180 Flaugher Hill Rd., Aberdeen, Oh 45101 behind the Town & Country Bowling Lanes on U.S. 52 East of Wm. Harsha Bridge in Aberdeen, Ohio. Signs Posted.
SUNDAY JULY 29, 2012, STARTS AT 9:30AM
FURNITURE, DISHES, COINS & MISC. Nice cherry office desk w/shelves & lighting, set of Virginia Rose dishes, Iris Rowie pottery, green & pink depression, rooster gravy bowl, old cedar wardrobe, 2 nice cabinets, Victorian style picture & others, nice metal shelves, baking dishes, nice cake stand, mixing bowls, washbowl & pitcher, cast iron skillets, die cast trucks, sev. tools, brass scales, reloader, nice stereo, flower pots COINS: 1899 $1 Silver cert. Black Eagle, 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent, 1921 & 1928 US Peace Dols., 1944-S Walking Liberty Half, 1900 Lafayette Commen. Dol., 1901 Philadelphia M.D., 1892-CC M.D., 1915-S Barber half, 1955 Franklin half, 1908 $2.5 Indian Gold, 1881 $10 & 5 Dol. Liberty Gold Pcs, 1910-$2.5 Indian Gold TERMS: Cash day of sale or good check with proper ID. Statements made day of sale take precedence over previous advertising. NO BUYERS PREMIUM. SALE CONDUCTED BY
Wm. J. Holton 513-218-4100 Jessie McKinzie 513-218-2541 Associate of Gustin Realty auctionzip.com #8276
Bank owned on site REAL ESTATE AUCTION Batavia 4029 Alexander Ln. 2 Bed, 1 BA, 1258 sq. ft.
Sale Date Sat. Aug. 18th @ 10am
FREE COLOR BROCHURE 800-260-5846 auctionservicesintl.com 5% buyers premium
Duane Ridenourr (OH) OH-57199363929 ASI-FM.2009000045
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400 - HOUSES FOR SALE
“Doing Business Since 1953”
2006 CHEVY 2500 LT Diesel, crew cab, Leer cap, 44,000 miles, nonsmoker, not driven in winter, no marks or dents, 937-377-6801 or 937-515-0382
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