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THE BROWN COUNTY PRESS Serving Brown County, Ohio since 1973

Vol. 37 No. 51

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Witness testifies as Hensley death penalty case moves forward

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press For the second week in a row, a key witness has testified in a Brown County death penalty case.

79 year old Robert Short of Sardinia took the witness stand on July 29 in the aggravated murder case against Joseph Hensley.

Short testified last week in the case against Dallas Tincher, who also faces the death penalty.

Tincher is accused of paying Hensley to kill John

Carpenter of Aberdeen last April.

Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little wanted the testimony of Short to be on the record in case he was unavailable to testify at Hensley’s trial in March of 2011.

Short will turn 80 years old October 31st. His testimony was recorded on audio and video tape.

Brown County Assistant Prosecutor Chris Van Harlingen began questioning Short after he was sworn in.

After asking Short about his

work history and where he lived, Van Harlingen asked Short if he ever held yard or garage sales at his home.

Short then described some of the items he sells, including glassware and knick-knacks.

Van Harlingen then asked if Short also sells guns.

“I have a collection (of guns) and if I want to sell one, I will”, Short answered.

Van Harlingen then asked if Short recalled two gentlemen coming to his home last April looking for a gun.

Short answered yes.

“Did you know either one

of them?”, Van Harlingen asked.

“Yes, I knew one. His name was Joe.”, Short replied.

“Is Joe here in the courtroom?”, asked Van Harlingen.

“Yes, he’s sitting right over there”, Short replied, pointing a finger at Hensley who was sitting at the defense table.

Common Pleas Judge Scott Gusweiler then said “Let the record reflect that the witness has identified the defendant.”

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Ripley deaths ruled Methadone overdose

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press

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Woman sentenced to three years for two counts of felony theft

BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press A Mt. Orab woman was sentenced on July 23 in Brown County Common Pleas Court to three years in prison for her reported roles in stealing thousands of dollars from an elderly man and the Girl Scouts of America.

Donya R. Waits, 35, whose address was reported by Brown County Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger as being 16080 U.S. 68, had entered a guilty plea in that court on July 7 to two counts of theft, one being a third-degree felony and the other being a fourth-degree felony.

Mrs. Waits' third-degree felony count was theft from an elderly person or disabled adult.

A Brown County grand jury had indicted her this past March on that count for an offense that reportedly occurred between June 1, 2009, and Dec. 15, 2009, in Brown County.

Grand jurors stated they had found Mrs. Waits between those dates had knowingly obtained and exerted control over $5,000 to $25,000 in currency belonging to an identified victim, who was described as being an elderly person or disabled adult.

Wenninger reported she and her husband, Michael A. Waits, were able to deceive the reported victim, whose age was listed as 76, of approximately $26,500 under the pretense they were waiting on a large inheritance to be processed by their attorney and were going to pay the victim back.

In exchange for her plea to the third-degree theft offense, the State of Ohio dropped two fourth-degree felony counts with which Mrs. Waits also had been indicted concerning that same victim and that same time span. Those counts were misuse of credit cards and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

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felony theft plea concerned a bill of information filed in Brown County Common Pleas Court rather than an indictment and involved the theft of $8,256.50 of Girl Scout cookie money.

That bill of information stated Mrs. Waits on or about Jan. 8 to on or about June 9 of this year knowingly obtained and exerted control over currency and/or retail merchandise with the purpose to deprive the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio of that property without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent.

According to Wenninger, Mrs. Waits reported her child had sold 2,359 boxes of Girl Scout cookies this past January, but while Mrs. Waits had received the cookies, she never paid the Girl Scouts for them.

Brown County Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Gusweiler sentenced Mrs. Waits to two years in prison on the third-degree felony theft count and one year on the fourth-degree felony count with those two sentences to be served consecutively for three years altogether.

She also was ordered to pay $31,000 in restitution to the 76year-old man and $8,256.50 to the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, who has a Cincinnati address.

Mrs. Waits also was ordered on each count to pay court costs plus a $250 public defender's fee.

In a July 27 telephone interview, Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little said her office had requested Mrs. Waits be sentenced to six months in prison for her pleas, but added it was totally within Gusweiler's purview to hand her a longer sentence.

Little said she was satisfied with the sentence.

Michael Waits also had been indicted on one count each of third-degree felony theft and fourth-degree felony counts of misuse of credit cards and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in connection with the offenses reportedly committed against the 76-year-old man.

Mr. Waits pleaded guilty on July 7 to the third-degree felony theft count, and in exchange, the two fourth-degree counts were dropped.

Mr. Waits is scheduled to be sentenced on the theft count at noon this Tuesday, Aug. 3.

The prosecutor said her office would like for the victims of the crimes to be given restitution. She said her office planned to recommend Mr. Waits be sentenced to community control, formerly known as probation, so he may work toward making that restitution.

Georgetown may charge double utility rates for non-residents served

BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press Water, sewer and garbage collection non-resident customers served by the Village of Georgetown may soon pay double the rate of those utilities and services that village residents pay.

Georgetown Village Council members at their regular meeting July 22 heard first reading of an ordinance to increase the surcharge to non-residents for whom Georgetown provides water, sewer and garbage collection services.

A stated reason in the ordinance for the surcharge increase is to encourage nonresidents served by Georgetown to seek annexation into the village.

The new water and sewer rates for non-residents if the ordinance eventually is adopted will include a 100 percent surcharge added to the minimum monthly rates and charges, which means double the rates and charges assessed to village residents.

According to the ordinance, water sold for use outside Georgetown's corporate limits, whether sold at a meter within or without the village, and tank truck water sales shall be affected by the new surcharge.

The ordinance states if the Georgetown Utilities Department does not furnish water to a non-resident village sewer customer, GUD shall calculate the sewer bill in such a manner as to most accurately and fairly bill the customer from all available evidence.

The ordinance states as well if such sewer customer is served by another water company and if access to that water meter is available to the GUD, actual meter readings shall be used rather than estimated sewer bills.

Residential customers or Golden Buckeye Cardholders who reside outside

Georgetown but receive garbage collection and disposal services through GUD shall pay a 100 percent surcharge over and above rates and charges set forth in a current village ordinance, according to the proposed ordinance.

The council's next regular meeting and only meeting scheduled for August will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, in the Georgetown Municipal Building.

Council members at that meeting either can hear second reading of the proposed ordinance without taking any action, suspend the rules and adopt the 100 percent surcharge ordinance on its second reading rather than after three separate readings, or take no action at all including a second reading.

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Joseph Hensley (left) examines documents with Attorney Nick Ring during the deposition of Robert Short.

Sardinia man pleads guilty to unlawful sexual conduct

BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press A Sardinia man pleaded guilty on July 23 in Brown County Common Pleas Court to one count of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor in connection with an incident that reportedly occurred last year in Brown County.

Robert W. Browning, 33, pleaded guilty to that thirddegree felony count with an agreement the State of Ohio would dismiss three other third-degree felony counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.

A Brown County grand jury indicted Browning this past October for four third-degree counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.

Grand jurors stated they had found Browning on or about Aug. 15, 2009, to on or about or between Oct. 2, 2009, engaged in sexual conduct on four different occasions with an alleged victim, who was identified only by initials.

The victim also was identified as being 13 to 16 years old.

Brown County Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Gusweiler also referred the matter to the Brown County Adult Probation Department for a presentencing investigation and report. Browning is scheduled to appear back in court at noon Wednesday, Aug. 11, for sentencing.

Gusweiler revoked his bond pending that sentence.

The offense to which Browning pleaded is classified as a Tier II sexual offense with the maximum prison sentence

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being five years and the maximum fine being $10,000.

In signing the court document in which he withdrew a not guilty plea and entered a guilty plea, Browning stated his understanding any prison term stated would be the term served without good time credit, and after his release from prison, he would be placed on supervisory postrelease control for a period of time.

He also stated he understood in exchange for his plea the State of Ohio would recommend a four-year prison term and the dismissal of the second through fourth unlawful sexual conduct with a minor counts with which he had been indicted. He also was ordered to have no contact with his victim.

Regarding the sentence being recommended for Browning, Brown County Prosecutor Jessica Little said in a July 27 telephone interview, “I think it was a fair resolution (to the case) without having to put the victim through a trial.”

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Two women who were found dead in a Ripley apartment on May 12 died of a drug overdose.

Autopsies were completed on 49 year old Barbara Bradford and 48 year old Linda Lakes on July 7 by the County Montgomery Coronor’s Office.

The cause of death for both women is listed as “acute multiple drug intoxication”.

The report by Forensic Pathologist Bryan Casto lists methadone as the primary drug present in both bodies.

Methadone is used as a painkiller and to wean heroin users off of that drug.

According to the National Institutes of Health, a Methadone overdose can occur if a person takes the drug with certain painkillers, such as Oxycontin, Vicodin, or Morphine.

The report said both women had other drugs present in their bodies when they died.

In addition to Methadone, Bradford’s body had traces of Valium, an anti-anxiety drug and Clonazepam, which is used to treat seizures and panic attacks.

Lakes’ body contained the painkillers Dilaudid and Vicodin, the anti-anxiety drug Valium and Clonazepam as well as Methadone.

The bodies of the two women were discovered April 12 when the son of one of them called police after not hearing from his mother for a number of days.

Captain Don Newman of the Ripley Police Department went to the apartment at 4 South Main Street and found the women dead.

Newman said the case remains open and under investigation in case any new information is discovered or brought forward.

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Commander Russ Doughty with Carey Bavis Post 180 of the American Legion in Georgetown places a used and worn-out flag on a fire during a July 24 ceremony at Wilson Sroufe Post 9772 of Veterans of Foreign Wars in Mt. Orab. The ceremony displayed the proper way of disposing of old flags by burning with respect and honor, and the ashes of those burnt flags were to be buried later.

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Business donates camcorders to GPD

BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press

Thomas Hoskins Daniel Muse

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Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that on July 20, 2010, Deputies filed charges of Burglary and Theft on Daniel Muse of Williamsburg, Ohio.

The burglary is a Felony of the 2nd Degree, and the theft a Felony of the 3rd Degree. Muse allegedly entered a residence on New Harmony Shiloh Road without permission, and removed several items, including guns and electronics. The items were recovered, and Muse was arraigned in Brown County Municipal Court, with a Bond set at $10,000.00 Cash, Surety, or Property.

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Three arrests made in ‘Meth Lab’ bust Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 24, 2010, his Deputies discovered a “meth lab”. Deputies responded to an anonymous call regarding chemical odors at a residence located at 3548 Glady Rd. Blanchester, Ohio.

Upon investigating, chemicals and items used to manufacture

meth were located. Detectives and Crime Scene personnel responded and took charge of the investigation, and clean up. Arrested was Thomas Hoskins, age 38, of the listed address. Also arrested was William Richardson, age 47, of Fayetteville, and Christopher Hutchinson, age 42, of Mt. Orab. All were

charged with Manufacturing Drugs, a Felony of the 2nd Degree, and Possessing or Assembly of Chemicals used to Manufacture Drugs, a Felony of the 3rd Degree.

Bond was set by Municipal Court at $5,000.00 Cash, Surety, or Property on each Defendant.

G’town man charged with Intimidation Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that on July 21, 2010, Deputies arrested Michael Hart of Georgetown, Ohio.

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Hart was charged with Intimidation of a Public Official and Unlawful Restraint after an incident with Brown County Commissioner Ralph Jennings.

Hart reportedly approached Jennings and refused to allow him to close his car door while both were in the parking lot of United Dairy Farmers near the Georgetown square.

The Intimidation charge is a Felony 3rd Degree and the Unlawful Restraint is a Misdemeanor of the 3rd Degree.

Hart was arraigned in Brown County Municipal Court, and his Bond was set at

$1000.00, cash, surety, or property.

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Mt. Orab entrepreneur honored for providing outstanding service Allstate exclusive agency owner Chris Munn, Mt. Orab, has earned the designation of Premier Service Agency for 2010 from the Allstate Insurance Company.

The Georgetown Police Department has two new camcorders thanks to the generosity of a business in that village.

Georgetown Police Chief Forrest “Buddy” Coburn informed Georgetown Village Council members at their regular meeting July 22 that Georgetown Rent-2-Own Store Manager Shonna Ferris had presented GPD with two Panasonic Digital Camcorders.

“These will be put to good use, especially with the recent change in the laws regarding the recording of interviews of suspects,” Coburn said.

He said GPD was going to have to purchase a camcorder for the interview room the Department set up a couple of years ago and added, “This donation will save us a considerable amount of money.”

The second camcorder will be used in crime scene processing, Coburn added.

“I would like to personally thank Ms. Ferris for this very helpful and timely donation,” the chief said.

Coburn also informed council members GPD after much research decided to change its bond schedule.

“The Department's supervi-

sors and I felt we needed to make some changes in order to make it easier for persons being arrested to pay their bond to get out of jail”, the chief said. “We lowered nearly all of the cash amounts needed for a person to get out of jail, and as odd as it sounds we are actually receiving more money from them than when we had the higher rates.”

Coburn mentioned GPD pays the Brown County Adult Detention Center in Georgetown $50 per prisoner per day to house its prisoners.

That expense is then charged back to the incarcerated individual as part of his or her fine and/or court cost when he or she goes in front of the Georgetown Mayor's Court magistrate.

“Consequently, the longer a person stays in jail, the more they owe the village,” Coburn continued. “This makes it harder for an individual to pay their fines, thus often causing the village not to be able to collect monies owed.”

The chief said GPD had kept a close check on the change in collections and continues to see improvement. “This is definitely showing up in our Mayor's Court revenue as compared to last year.”

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C.R. 24 (Tri-County Highway/Main Street) is closed to eastbound traffic in Mt. Orab for a bridge replacement project. The project site is located at the route's 5.26-mile marker, just west of High Street (U.S. 68). Westbound traffic will be maintained in one lane, while eastbound traffic will be detoured via C.R. 87 (Bodman Road), S.R. 32 and U.S. 68. The scheduled completion date is Nov. 17, 2010.

American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Project: A 5.8-mile resurfacing project is under way on S.R. 32, between the Brown-Clermont County line and the village of Mt. Orab.

Throughout construction, traffic will be maintained in at least one, 12-foot lane in each direction, and a reduced speed limit is also be in effect. The scheduled completion date for all work is Oct. 31, 2010.

S.R. 221 is closed for a slide repair project at the route’s 4.42-mile marker. The project site is situated midway between Georgetown and Higginsport, and while the route is closed, motorists will be detoured via U.S. 52, S.R. 505 and S.R. 125.

The project is scheduled to be completed by Aug. 31, 2010.

S.R. 353 is closed for a bridge replacement project at the route's 1.26-mile marker.

The project site is located just west of T.R. 4 (Mt. Aire Road), between the route's junction with U.S. 62 at Redoak and S.R. 125. Motorists are being detoured via U.S. 62 and S.R. 125, and the scheduled completion date for all work is July 31, 2010.

S.R. 763 is closed for a retaining wall installation and erosion control project between the 0.71 and the 1.28-mile markers, north of S.R. 41.

While the route is closed, traffic will be detoured via S.R. 41, S.R. 136 and S.R. 125. The scheduled completion date is Oct. 31, 2010.

A slide repair project is under way at the 16.16-mile marker on U.S. 52, just east of T.R. 232 (Logan Gap), between Ripley and Aberdeen. The route is reduced to one, 10-foot lane, and traffic will be maintained with the use of temporary traffic signals. The scheduled completion date is Aug. 31, 2010.

G’town police receive MARCS radios Police officers also receive updates on CPR, AED training The Georgetown Police Department recently received 24 new communication radios through the Brown County Board of Commissioners.

Georgetown Police Chief Forrest “Buddy” Coburn displayed one of those radios to Georgetown Village Council members at their regular meeting July 22.

The county commissioners earlier this year approved the Communication Center's purchase of 800 megahertz radios through the Multi-Agency Radio Communications System program for use by Brown County village police departments.

The purchase was made possible through federal stimulus money Recovery Bonds, Brown County Board of Commissioners President Margery Paeltz said in a July 28 telephone interview.

Coburn said the new radios give Georgetown police officers a wider range of communications than they had before but added there were some areas in Georgetown where the communication with the MARCS radios could use improvement.

Some areas the police chief mentioned in a July 28 telephone interview included Brown County General Hospital on Home Street and the Georgetown public schools on Mt. Orab Pike.

“There are some glitches,”

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Georgetown Village Councilman Tony Applegate, right, passes a Multi-Agency Radio Communications System 800 megahertz radio to Georgetown Village Council President Drew Watson to observe at the council's July 22 meeting.

Georgetown Village Councilman Chris Renshaw is at left.

Coburn told council members.

“Hopefully they all will be worked out.”

In a July 28 telephone interview, Brown County Board of Commissioners Vice President Ralph Jennings said five Brown County village police departments had received MARCS radios as of that date. In addition to Mt. Orab, Sardinia, and Georgetown, they included Hamersville and Russellville.

The chief said GPD still has 24 radios using the old communication frequency prior to the arrival of the MARCS radios.

He said Georgetown police probably will keep and use those older radios just for communication within the village of Georgetown.

Coburn thanked council members on July 22 for all their support of GPD. The police chief also informed council members

GPD officers received their updated recertification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator training on July 11 at Brown County General Hospital.

“All of the police department cruisers are equipped with AEDs, and according to Mr. Lewis, we have the highest amount of usages of any police department in the county,” the Georgetown chief informed council members.

New Silpada agent Velvet Frye, of Mt. Orab, is kicking off her new business venture with a Silpada Sample Sale on Saturday, Aug. 14, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Cuppa Coffee Cafe.

For more information call Frye at (937) 444-7237 or email Frye at bluevelvet2661@yahoo.com.

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Jones is chosen as new Elections Board director

Final Gist Settlement Marker to be unveiled on Aug. 14

BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press

At noon Saturday, Aug. 14, the Ohio Historical Society and the descendants of the freed slaves of owner Samuel Gist will erect the final marker commemorating the arrival of more than 350 freed slaves who were given more than 2,500 acres of land in Southern Ohio.

The event will start with the Marker Dedication at Fairview Church on U.S. 68 in Scott Township and then the unveiling of the historical marker to be placed on Wahlsburg East Road in Scott Township followed by a Fellowship Potluck Dinner at Fairview Church.

The public is cordially invited to come and hear

Kathy Jones will bring a wealth of elections office work experience to the Brown County Board of Elections Office when she becomes its new director on Tuesday, Sept. 7.

The County Elections Board voted on July 22 to employ Jones for that position to replace Sue McIntosh, who retired as BCBE director this past June 30.

Jones, 57, of Lewis Township, served as Clermont County Board of Elections deputy director from 1989 to 2006.

She is a 1972 graduate of Felicity-Franklin High School, and she said her and her husband Mickey's families are from Brown County.

In January 2007 she became field liaison for Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner's Office to six Southern Ohio counties: Brown, Adams, Highland, Pickaway, Pike and Ross.

In addition to her paid positions, Jones has been active in the political realm as a former Clermont County Democratic Party Central Committeewoman; as a member of the Quin-T Club, a branch of the Clermont County Democratic Party; and as secretary and cochairman for the Legislative Committee of the Ohio Association of Election Officials.

Jones Talks About Goals Asked her goals for her new position, the incoming director said, “I intend to bring a good service to the residents of the county, and we will have fair and honest elections.”

Jones said she will make sure the BCBE Office will implement state election law changes and said the office workers will receive cross-training so that there will be more than one person in the office who can do a specific needed task.

She said she knows the County Elections Board is interested in county poll workers receiving online training concerning their duties from the Ohio Secretary of State's Office.

Jones said the BCBE Office will implement any absentee voting law changes and voting registration laws as they apply to such places as Bureau of Motor Vehicles and Social Security Administration offices where registrations may take place.

She said she already knows the three other BCBE Office workers – Brown County Deputy Director Kathy Long and clerks Dawn Fridel

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Kathy Jones, new director of Brown County Board of Elections Office.

and Jo Waits – and is enthusiastic about her upcoming work with them.

“We are going to be one fantastic team,” the new director predicted. “We will work well together – we will work as a team.”

The BCBE Office staff will be evenly divided between Brown County's two major political parties when Jones comes on board. Like McIntosh and Fridel, Jones is a Democrat while Long and Waits are Republicans.

One immediate task Jones said will face her when she becomes BCBE director is making sure Brown County has a successful General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 2 (even though many voters will cast their ballots before that day).

This year's election will include races for all Ohio state government elected political offices led by the governor/lieutenant governor ticket as well as races for U.S. senator from Ohio, U.S. representative from Ohio's Second Congressional District, and Brown County commissioner (with races for state representative and Brown County auditor being unopposed).

The election also will include races for Ohio Supreme Court chief justice and two other justices and two Ohio 12th District Court of Appeals judges as well as some local ballot issues from some Brown County townships and villages.

Jones invited anyone who has questions about the upcoming elections or general questions about such election-related matters as the voting process to contact the BCBE Office at (937) 378-3008.

Anyone needing directions or further information may write Peggy Mills Warner at 3651 Nantucket Drive, Loveland, OH 45140 or phone Warner at (513) 205-2622 or her at hane-mail del2008@live.com.

descendants' family stories, enjoy the luncheon, attend the marker unveiling and take a shuttle trip to points of interest of the settlement people. No historical records have been written of a larger slave relocation.

There will be intermittent shuttle rides through the settlement and points of interest.

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Letters to the Editor Hospice of Hope asking for community support Dear Editor, The ‘Festival of Hope’ is an event planned by District 22 Order of the Eastern Star to support Hospice of Hope of Ohio Valley. It began in 2006 with a committee of six members trying to bring recognition to the charitable work that the Order of the Eastern Star, specifically District 22, does and to do something to benefit the several communities we live in. We needed something to encompass both Brown and Clermont counties as District 22 is made up of 11 Chapters in those areas.

Hospice of Hope of Ohio Valley was the perfect choice because their service area includes Brown and Clermont counties as well as others.

Then came the question of what we could do and this was not an easy undertaking.

Finally we decided on a benefit to provide needed funds,

but now we were faced with how. Over the next few months our committee grew in size to about 23 and we met on a regular basis to lay out the plans for our first ‘Festival of Hope’ in 2007. With donations made by our chapters, we were able to secure the Clermont County Fair Grounds as the location and pay for the insurance to cover the event. We planned a fun family day with games, prizes, entertainment, dinner, craft show and more.

Sponsorship donations from businesses from al over Brown and Clermont counties were displayed on recognition boards. All the work and the entertainment was done by volunteers. All proceeds went to Hospice of Hope of Ohio Valley. In all we were able to donate $8,500 in 2007.

However, we did not have the attendance at the event we

silent auction, and the time spent by our volunteers during the event and throughout the whole year.

Here we are in 2010 and once again working hard to make August 7, 2010 event a success. Once again the Van Dell Show is the headliner.

The cost of the show is $20.00 for general seating.

We will have a silent auction and a quarter auction beginning at 3 p.m. and a dinner from 4 - 6 p.m. with a cost of $8.00. Once again our members will be visiting businesses in their various areas requesting support for our event. Contacts for information on the event are as follows: barbara Bowman (513) 722-3079 in Clermont County and Sandy Edmisten (937) 695-0953 in Brown County.

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Where has the American Dream gone?

Dear Editor: Too often have so many of us bought into the notion that we will be provided for by “Uncle Sam” and that there will always be a surplus of funds held in store for when we get old and feeble. Up until the advent of Social Security, nobody ever lived with this idea in mind. You saved and invested, or continued to work, or you were cared for by your family. If you were destitute, benevolence funds were provided by religious institutions. But this idea that the government was supposed to be the “cure all” and the “nurse maid” was completely foreign to the American way of thinking.

Nobody expected anything more than what they had provided for themselves through their own effort and ingenuity.

Back home in Virginia, I grew up around an immigrant Greek family consisting of two brothers and their wives and children and grandchildren. The brothers were named Arthur and Nick and they opened a little diner and

beer joint in downtown Staunton, where they worked with their wives and children and grandchildren for 50 years, or longer. They were well-known for the best chili dogs around anywhere (I ought to know, I lived in that joint throughout my youth. I always knew that when I grew up, I wanted to own a hot dog stand and beer joint, just like Arthur and Nick). but what I’m getting at is this, they never took a handout from anybody, especially the government. They weren’t rich, but they were comfortable and secure. They weren’t flashy, but they were happy with what they had. They worked for everything they had, educated their children and grandchildren, and then retired and were cared for by their kids and grandkids. The American Dream.

Another family I grew up around were immigrant Italians. They also ran a small eatery (best spaghetti and meatballs anywhere in the world) and my family and I ate there several times a

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would have liked.

We immediately embarked on plans for 2008 with the same steadfast determination to make the event better and increase the attendance. Once again the chapter support, business community support and the volunteers did their best and the event was great fun, but the attendance was not increasing as we had expected. we were able to donate $10,500 in 2008.

In 2009 we added some things and tried again to increase the attendance to our family fun day event. We were able to secure the Van Dell Show as a headliner for an evening show. This did bring in more people, but only for their show and the dinner.

We were able to donate $9,500 to Hospice of Hope of Ohio valley because of the generous monetary donations, the items donated for our

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month. It was a similar story to the Greek family. Work at the business, raise your kids and grandkids in the business, pass it on to them, retire and let them take care of you. The American Dream.

My own grandfather, George Kyle, grew up in rural Kentucky as the son of a sharecropper. He was mostly self-taught. He farmed as a boy and coal mined as a young man. He worked for other farmers and rode the freight trains across the United States as a migrant farmhand (hobo). He fought in WWI. He came home and went to work in a rubber factory in Akron, Ohio. He ended up in Staunton, Virginia and opened a vulcanizing shop which later became a full service gas station and general store, which he owned and operated for around 40 years.

From his retirement there, he went into real estate and insurance. Com to think of it, I don’t think Grandpa ever

retired altogether, he was too busy enjoying what he did. In addition, he also put out about an acre garden, which fed the entire family - kids, grandkids, great grandkids, as well as friends and neighbors. He never took a handout, but he was always willing to lend someone a “hand up.” His philosophy: “If I can’t make it on my own, then I don’t want it.” He lived the American Dream.

We’ve lost something along the way. We’ve become too dependent on an entity that was never meant to be what we have attempted to make it. As a result, we have damaged ourselves and future generations because selfreliance has been replaced with reliance on the government. And this, dear friend, will be the death of us as a nation.

Rev. Sam Talley

Western Brown Varsity Cheerleaders wish to thank local businesses Dear Editor, The Western Brown High School Cheerleaders would like to thank the following businesses for their generous donations of footballs, basketballs, t-shirts, water bottles, and cups that were thrown into the crowds during last years games: Merchants National Bank, Egbert Funeral Home, G’town Peak Performance, The Gingerbread House, The Sun Shack, Doug Greiner, Bob’s Body and Paint, Dr. Jerry Heck, American Family Insurance, Lambert Heating & Cooling, Classic Federal Credit Union, Health Source of Ohio, Lake Manor

Restaurant, Bardwell Realty, Suburban Bowl, Crosstown Carry-Out, Wallace and Kelly Attorneys at Law, and Clifton Builders.

The cheerleaders would also like to thank the following businesses that helped them to raise money through fundraisers to help off-set the cost of their uniforms and camp: Mt. Orab Wendy’s, Health Quest, Connie Holden - Celebrating, Bulldawg Printing.

Thanks again to everyone for making our school year very successful.

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JENI WHITAKER, COLUMINIST Drew’s room to play. I went to my bedroom. An hour later, both of my kids are asleep, but their friends are still up. I tell them to just lie down and try to go to sleep. I get one down. I’m left with 2 boys wide awake at 3am.

I tell them they can play in Drew’s room. I put Drew in my bed, and tell them to wake me up if they need me. An hour later, they’re both out.

The next morning, they’re all up by ten and we eat breakfast.

During which we had a sword fight and chocolate milk spilled everywhere. That was not fun.

Travis’ dad picks him up, and I’m now down to 4 boys for the hike and picnic. I get the cooler packed and off we go. Hiking was rough. My own son clobbered me going down the hill, it was 9,000 degrees outside, and the terrain was muddy. The boys however had a blast hiking, throwing rocks in the creek, and playing on the playground. They showed me every dead animal, worm, and gross disgusting thing they could find. They refused to eat at the park, but ate once we got home after some serious hand washing.

Next was the game…mind you at this point I am sleep deprived and sun burned. They watch the game, run around, and are overall well behaved.

Tommy’s parents picked him up at the game, so I’m now down to just 3. We go home and relax for a bit, and I take the last one home. I asked my sons if they had fun and they tell me it was awesome. It was nothing like the sleepovers I had as a kid, but I’m glad it was a success to them. I just wish I could have braided someone’s hair!

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“What are you doing to beat the heat?”

“I've had my blinds closed and the air conditioning on.”

Jeff Wilson West Chester

“Just mainly staying in air conditioning the best I can.”

Elaine Newberry Lake Waynoka

“I swim and stay inside in the air conditioning.”

Jennifer Taylor Sterling Township

“Swimming and eating ice cream.”

Isaac Wallace Mt. Orab

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Erin Mullen Sterling Township

“Swimming and staying inside a/c (with the air conditioning).”

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I hosted my first real sleepover for my sons last week.

That’s right a sleepover. You better not let them hear you say the words “slumber party”.

Apparently that’s only a girl term. The plan was they could each have one friend stay the night. I thought that seemed fair, that way no one was the odd man out and everyone had a buddy there. Of course, things never go according to plan.

I had made plans for this sleepover. I loved having sleepovers as a kid. Me, Janet, Angie, Melissa, and Lori lived at one another’s houses all summer.

Staying up late watching girly movies, playing board games like Mall Madness, painting our nails & fixing our hair, etc.

However, I have boys, and 7 & 9 year old boys would not be amused by such things. My plan was pizza, playing outside, taking them to a movie, coming home and going to bed, breakfast the next day, hiking and a picnic, and then ending with watching a baseball game at the local fields.

Plans change.

First, Vincent had a friend stop by. Once he saw that there were four boys running around he wanted to stay. That was fine by me. The more the merrier.

Then another friend stopped by and he stayed too. Then the neighbor boys came over to play.

I’m up to 8 boys at this point, and not sure what to do with all of them. Thankfully, boys are boys and they ran around outside playing some game they made up and some how ended up with a toy ax, 2 arrows, and 2 guns stuck up in tree branches though.

They switch to playing basketball after that.

Time for the movie, which I took six of them to. Chase’s mom came too, and took him home afterwards, so I was down to 5 boys overnight. I figure no big deal. It’s almost midnight, and they have to be tired. I put a movie on for the 3 older ones and the 2 younger ones went to

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BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press Ripley Village Council members on July 13 unaniapproved a mously Professional Services Agreement with a Clermont County engineering firm to furnish a variety of services to the village.

The council, meeting in regular session, voted unanimously to approve a threeyear agreement with RSG Ltd. (Roberts-Stine Group) following a presentation by two Professional Engineers with that firm.

They were Ronald Roberts, who is based at RSG's Milford Office, and Jeff Stine, who is based at RSG's Bethel Office.

Village Administrator Charles Ashmore mentioned Stine is also a Professional Surveyor.

Ashmore said RSG, who employs 10 engineers, is capable of undertaking general municipal engineering, floodplain engineering, and building inspecting engineering for the village of Ripley.

In a July 21 telephone interview, Ashmore said the coun-

cil apparently was dissatisfied at the rate of progress regarding engineering issues achieved by the engineering firm the village had at the time of its July 13 vote.

He also said the building inspection engineering work concerns dilapidated structures in Ripley rather than approval of commercial or residential building permits.

Council members voted to terminate the village's current agreement with that other engineering firm and approve the three-page Professional Services Agreement with RSG, which stipulates RSG's scope of services to be provided Ripley.

Also at that council meeting, Ohio Tobacco Festival Committee Vice President Mark Spiller requested the village furnish free electrical and water services to that festival during its upcoming annual run in downtown Ripley.

Council members approved that request.

Spiller mentioned this year's OTF is scheduled Thursday-Friday, Aug. 26-29.

He said all of the festival's

entertainment acts had been booked.

It was mentioned during discussion the following downtown streets would be closed to traffic during the festival: Front Street between Cherry and Main streets; Main Street between Front and Third streets; and Cherry Street behind the Ripley Post Office (the area where the OTF carnival rides will be set up).

Also at that meeting, Councilman Charles Poole said a Meadowland Drive resident had requested permission to close a ditch in that area and replace it with a culvert. Ashmore said that resident's neighbors would have to be questioned about that proposal since that replacement work would result in water coming down a hillside onto their properties.

Poole also mentioned a circus was planning to set up Monday, Sept. 6, at RipleyUnion-Lewis-Huntington High School in Ripley and the village possibly could obtain some funds from that event's advanced ticket sales.

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Don’t wait Founder's Day Committee The Sardinia Founder's Day mer. to plan for Celebration The committee's meetings Committee is already in the process of plan- are open to the public and are ning for the next festival, held at 7 p.m. on the second before and which is scheduled the last Tuesday of each month with next meeting being slated weekend of June 2011. after school Cash, merchandise and the Aug. 10 at Sardinia Town manpower will be the keys to Hall, 151 Maple Ave., a successful festival next sum- Sardinia. care It’s hard to believe, but summer is halfway over.

While many people are still planning summer vacations or get-togethers with family and friends, the start of school is right around the corner.

COAD Early Care and Education Division (COADECE) would like to remind families that now is the time to make child care plans for your school-age children. For FREE information on planning for before and after school care or selecting the right program for your child, please contact COAD-ECE at (800) 577-2276 or locally at (740) 354-6527. COAD – the for Ohio Corporation Appalachian Development (www.coadinc.org).

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At the Mt. Orab Lions Club's regular meeting on July 26, Membership Chairwoman Sherry Bingamon displays a framed copy of a resolution issued the previous week

by Mt. Orab Mayor Bruce Lunsford proclaiming July 26 as Mt. Orab Lions Club Day in that village. Bingamon talked about that honor at last Monday's gathering of Mt. Orab Lions at New Harmony Masonic Lodge in Mt. Orab. Club member Gary Young is seated at right.

Catholic Rural Life Conference On Thursday evening, August 12, 2010, the Catholic Rural Life Conference of the St. Martin Deanery will host a dialogue with Surya Yalamanchili, candidate for Congress for the 2nd District.

CRLC will be giving input to Mr. Yalamanchili about the group's views on support for

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family farms, what should be in the 2012 Farm Bill, and other issues that might come before Congress. This dialogue with Mr. Yalamanchili will begin at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s church hall in Arnheim and will last about 45 minutes, followed by the regular meeting of the group. As part of its ongoing communication with candidates and elected representatives on rural issues,

CRLC has also extended invitations to the other District 2 candidates who have filed to run in this November's election, Representative Jean Schmidt and Marc Johnson, to attend one of CRLC's future meetings consisting of the same format. For directions or more information, call Pat Hornschemeier at (937) 3784769 (day) or (937) 378-4560 (evening).

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Sardinia Bible Baptist to host VBS Aug. 2-6 Sardinia Bible Baptist Church will be hosting the Soul Survivors on Danger Island Vacation Bible School for preschool children to sixth graders during the week of Aug. 2-6.

Each evening from 5:30 8:30 p.m. children will discover how God gives victory over obstacles in life through exciting and interactive learning experiences.

For more information or to register for Soul Survivors call (513) 317-2963 or (937) 446-2136 or William Grenner at (513) 919-7229.

The church is located at 13039 Purdy Road, Sardinia.

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St. Mary Church, located at 3398 State Route 125 in Bethel, will be holding its annual Rummage Sale on Friday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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The New Vienna United Methodist Church welcomes Beyond The Ashes gospel singing group on Friday evening Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. at the church. Doors will open at 6 p.m. There is no charge for this event, a love offering will be accepted. For more information please call (937) 987-2800.

NVUMC will also hold our 10th annual Chicken BBQ and Car Show on Saturday Aug. 7

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Clooney depicted at Ripley Library's Hill event

BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press While Rosemary Clooney became a national singing sensation during the late 1940s and 1950s, she had a local connection to Southern Brown County due to her hometown being Maysville, Ky. Clooney's life was celebrated the evening of July 16 in one Southern Brown County village as talented actress Bet Stewart portrayed the late star during the Ripley Friends of The Library's 2010 Event On the Hill held on Ripley's Rankin Hill.

Stewart, of Cincinnati, is a member of the Kentucky Humanities Council Chatauqua Group, a group of actresses and actors who portray famous Kentuckians in presentations that are both entertaining and educational.

Her July 16 performance was sponsored by the Friends of The Library and the National Endowment for the Humanities in addition to KHC. Clooney became famous for such songs as “Come On-a My House” and such movies as “White Christmas”.

In Stewart's program, “Rosemary Clooney: A Sentimental Journey”, the actress portrayed Clooney as the talented entertainer she certainly was as well as an individual who struggled with many severe personal issues in her life – including an alcoholic father, an adulterous husband and a drug addiction.

Stewart portrayed Clooney as an actress inviting guests to visit her dressing room at a New York City theater to listen to her life's story of tragedies and triumphs.

Childhood Included Poverty In 1943 when she was 15, Clooney’s mother moved to California to marry a sailor and took her brother Nick along but left her and her younger sister Betty with their father in Cincinnati.

She recalled how she and Betty would look for pop bottles to sell for money when the little money they had run out, but their fortunes were about to change in 1945 when Betty learned of open singing audi-

tions being held at Cincinnati radio station WLW. The talented sisters performed Nat King Cole's “Straighten Up and Fly Right” and ended up with their own 15-minute radio show with a weekly salary of $20 – good money in those days.

She mentioned how WLW was a 500,000-watts broadcasting station back then, and she and Betty, 17 and 14 at the time, could be heard from Calgary in Canada to Argentina. “That is how the Clooney Sisters act got started.”

Clooney's star shot upward from that point. She soon was on the road performing with the Tony Pastor “Big Band” Orchestra, and she signed a recording contract with Columbia Records on her 21st birthday in 1949.

She married actor Jose Ferrer in 1953 and had five children in five years, mentioning how she had wanted to have a lot of children.

“I was caught up in the whole scene of being the perfect 1950s wife,” the singer recalled. “There was an image expected of me – the glamorous girl next door.”

As a singer who vocalized many popular, Big Band and jazz tunes, she mentioned how the music scene drastically changed during the 1950s when a young Southern man named Elvis Presley popularized a new form of music “and put jazz and Big Band back in the background even more”.

Clooney talked about while she had suspected her husband of adultery, she made excuses such as while he may be unfaithful, “At least he's a good father.”

She stood up to her husband, divorced him, and talked about how her life started a downward spiral in 1967.

After divorcing Ferrer in 1961, she had married him again in 1964, but then divorced him in 1967 for a second and final time.

She began taking sleeping pills and recalled how while alcohol didn't become a problem with her, mood swings did.

In one of her most poignant recollections from her life, she mentioned how she worked on

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Bet Stewart of Cincinnati portrays actress Rosemary Clooney in Ripley during the “Event on the Hill”.

the presidential campaign of Robert Kennedy in 1968. She was with Kennedy's campaign in Los Angeles in June that year, the day he won the California Democratic Presidential Primary Contest, when she learned he had just been assassinated.

As her life continued plummeting downward, Clooney mentioned how she lost weight, wasn't eating or sleeping, and was taking a lot of tranquilizers and speed. She had a nervous breakdown in 1968 and subsequently spent eight years in therapy.

Stewart, a talented vocalist, would sing portions of Clooney hits along with her acting portrayal of the Maysville hometown girl who hit it big. As Clooney, Stewart said during her last group therapy session in a psychiatric hospital, her fellow group members thought she would sing something for them, so she decided to perform Patsy Cline's smash hit “Crazy”.

Her life turned back around as she began performing in

1977 in 4 Girls 4, a singing group featuring herself and three other famous female singers.

Another sign of Clooney's rebounding life happened by chance when a boyfriend from early in her life, singer-actordancer Dante DiPaolo, happened to drive up by her in traffic in California.

She had chosen Ferrer over DiPaolo as her husband, but the romance between her and DiPaolo, who called her Rosella, was rekindled, and they were married at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Maysville in 1997.

Clooney tragically was diagnosed with lung cancer at the end of 2001, and she died at age 74 in 2002 at her Beverly Hills home. She is buried in her Ohio River hometown in the Bluegrass State.

Following her performance, Stewart answered some questions from the audience about the famed actress she has just portrayed.

NAMI Family-to-Family education affected by serious mental illness: schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder (manic depression), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. The course was written by experienced family members and mental health professionals, and is taught by family members who have completed the course and are specially trained to teach the course to others.

The Family-To-Family Program is appropriate for families of persons with a severe and persistent mental illness. Individuals who are suffering from one of the

Quarter-Rama August 7 at Chief Logan’s Gap

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St. Michael School’s next Quarter-Rama will be held on Saturday, Aug. 7, beginning at 1 p.m. for viewing the items for bid. Bidding will start at 2 p.m. This event will be held at the Lodge of Logan’s Gap Campground Resort, 7074 Scoffield Road, Ripley. All campers, the Ripley community, and surroundings communities are invited to participate. Sponsors donating items for the auction include: Silpada Jewelry, Thirty-One, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Premier Jewelry, Avon, Mary

Kay, Longaberger, Personalized Stone Necklaces

by Candita, and Susie’s Sunshine Handmade Jewelry.

There will be various other special items submitted for bidding. Paddles are $1.00 each and patrons may purchase up to 5 paddles for use in bidding. Bring quarters for bidding and/or purchase these during the event. Food and drinks will be available.

Bring your spouse or a friend to be entered into a special prize drawing. All proceeds benefit St. Michael School.

St. Michaels to hold annual rummage sale The Ladies Sodality of St. Michaels Church, Mt. Orab is sponsoring their annual rummage sale on Saturday, August 7 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the church hall.

In addition to back-to-school clothing, there will be a produce table, a special books table and bake sale items.

Barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, potato chips and soft drinks will also be available to purchase.

Tickets on a beautiful hand made Bengals Quilt to be raffle on Sept. 12 will also be available.

There is something for everyone. Donations for the sale are welcome. For pickup call (937) 444-7237.

major mental illnesses themselves may attend the course if their present condition is stable and they are the primary caregiver of another ill person.

Pre-registration will be required. Classes will begin on Wednesday, August 25 and will be approximately 2 1/2 hours each session for twelve weeks. The time they will begin is 6:30 p.m. and will be held at the office of the Brown County Community Board of Alcohol, Drug Addition and Mental Health Services at 85 Banting Dr. Call (937) 3783504 days or (937) 378-3922 evenings. All information given will remain confidential

Fair attendees can learn more about Livestock Care Standards Board at 2010 Ohio State Fair Fair attendees can learn more about the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board at the 2010 Ohio State Fair.

The board will provide information to fairgoers and have representatives available to answer questions. The board’s exhibit is on display throughout the fair in the Wick Pavilion, located between the Administration and Dairy Products buildings.

Representatives of the board will be present Sunday, Aug. 1, and Wednesday, Aug, 4. to Sunday, Aug. 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board is charged with establishing statewide standards governing the care and well-being of livestock while promoting food safety, preventing animal and human diseases and encouraging local food production.

For more information about the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board, visit www.ohiolivestockcarestanda rdsboard.org or e-mail questions to livestockstandardsboard@agri.ohio.gov.

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The NAMI Family-toFamily Education Program is a new concert in education for families of loved ones who are

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Obituaries Harry Robert Roush, 92

Robert Preston ‘Van’ Vandawalker, 89 Preston “Van” Robert Vandawalker, 89, Mt. Orab, Oh., died Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the Villa Georgetown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Georgetown. He was an expert rifleman for the United States Marine Corp and a WWII veteran, the 1960 Midwest Road Racing Champion of the U.S. and a retired Sales Manager for the Liggett and Myers Tobacco Company. He also had the honor of trying out for the P.G.A. Senior Tour of 1992. In addition to being a member of the National Rifle Association, Van was an avid golfer at the White Oak Golf Course in Mt. Orab, and Cypress Lake Golf Course in Ft. Myers, Flor. He was a member of the congregation of the Sardinia United Methodist Church where he often sang. Van was born April 11, 1921 in St. Joseph, Missouri the son of the late Edward and Mary (Brown) Vandawalker.

Mr. Vandawalker is survived by his loving wife – Betty (Lewis Fussnecker) Vandawalker; five daughters – Tiffany Arnold and Vanessa Vandawalker both of Westerville, Oh., Sherri Grooms of Linden, Tenn., Karen Guthrie of Loveland, and Nancy Vandawalker of Arizona; eleven stepchildren – Anthony Fussnecker of Russellville, Jill Edmisten and husband Sam of Sardinia, Mary Martin of Georgetown, Diane Scheadler of Aberdeen, Bernard Fussnecker and wife Lisa and Nick Fussnecker and wife Kim all of Russellville, Rachel Spornhauer of Winchester, Stephanie Wardlow and husband Mark of Georgetown, Laura Graham of Brownstown, Oh., Monica Boler and husband Jeff of Mt. Orab, and Stuart Fussnecker of Russellville, and one brother – Raymon Vandawalker of Branson, Mo..

Services were held Friday, July 30, 2010 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown. was in the Interment Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes, Mt.Orab, Ohio 45154.

Paul Allen "Bo" Mitchem, 41 Paul Allen "Bo" Mitchem , 41, Mt. Orab, Oh., died Saturday, July 24, 2010.

He was born March 6, 1969 in Columbus, Oh., to Mike and Anna Vrablic of Mt. Orab.

In addition to his parents he is suvived by many loved ones. He was the beloved husband of Linda Mitchem, West Union, loving father of Paul Allen Mitchem, Jr., Mt. Sterling, Ky., Joseph Richendollar, Winchester, Jessica Jetter, Mt. Orab, Joshua Mitchem, Amelia, and Ashley Mitchem, West Union, dear stepfather of Brandon Browning, Sardinia, Nicholas Browning, Sardinia, Jacob Browning, Sardinia, Holly Woods, Sardinia, Derek Wilson, West Union, and Craig Wilson, West Union, caring brother of John Bays, Winchester, Miles Bays, Georgia and Anna Skaggs, Xenia, affectionate grandfather of 11 grandchildren. Services were held Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, where Pastor Dave Lonf officiated. Internment was in Mt. Orab Cemetery, Green Township, Ohio.

Harry Robert Roush, 92, Bentonville, Ohio, died Thursday, July 22, 2010, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville, Ky. He was born March 31, 1918, in Sprigg Township in Adams County. He was preceded in death by parents, Harry Carl and Effie Melissa (White) Roush; wife, Anna Lou Roush; son Harry Carl Roush; and grandson, Michael Lee Roush.

Harry is survived by son, Robert Lee (Mary Lee) Roush of Sprigg Township; daughter, Mary Sue (Ronnie) McDaniel of Bentonville; sister, Helen Grooms of Manchester; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces.

He was a lifetime farmer. He was a lifelong member of the Union Church of Bentonville; a 61-year member of the F. & A.M. Lodge No. 317 of Manchester, Ohio; and a 60 plus year member of The Farm Bureau. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Adams County Landmark Co-op in Cherry Fork for over 30 years and was President for over 20 years.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Union Church, c/o Sue Stanfield, 100 Stanfield Road, Manchester, Ohio 45144.

Services were Sunday, July 25, 2010, at the Union Church in Bentonville under the direction of Lafferty Funeral Home of West Union where Reverend Malcolm White officiated.

The Interment was at Manchester Cemetery.

Marilyn G. Stepp, 55 Marilyn G. Stepp, 55, Ashville, Ohio, died Thursday, July 22, 2010, at Adams County Regional Medical Center in Seaman.

She was born Nov. 2, 1954, in West Union. She was preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Edna Mae (Evans) Stepp, Jr. Marilyn is survived by daughter, Elizabeth (Stepp) Rains of Winchester; two brothers: Greg Stepp of Jefferson Township and Steve (Linda) Stepp of Meigs Township; four sisters: Darlene (Dan) Nichols of Williamsburg, Elaine Stepp of Sandy Springs, Georgia, Fern Mathews of Oliver Township, and Beverly (Jeffrey) Smith of Lucasville; three grandchildren: Cameron Rains, Corey Rains, and Caytie Rains, all of Winchester; one aunt, Helen Riggs of Sarasota, Florida; and many nephews and nieces.

She was the current Administrator of Pickaway Manor in Circleville, and was a former Administrator for Monroe County Care Center in Woodsfield for 11 years.

She was a 1972 graduate of Jefferson High School in Blue Creek, and was a 1994 graduate of Wilmington College in Wilmington. She was a member of The Portsmouth Church of God. Memorial contributions may be made to Life Impact Church, 91 Rolling Woods Lane, West Union, Ohio 45693.

Services were Sunday, July 25, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union, where Pastor Matt Young officiated.

The Interment was at the Church of God Cemetery in Green Township in Adams County.

Nelson Brooks Allen, 85 Nelson Brooks Allen, 85, Mowrystown died Saturday, July 24, 2010.

Mr. Allen was a WWII Army veteran and was very devoted to the church.

He is survived by four sons: Larry (Pamela), Bruce (Linda), Jim (Becky), Mike (Marta), three daughters: Donita (Daniel) Kimberly, Faye (Edward) Laub, Brenda (Rodney) Gray; one sister: Geneva Henderson; 21 grandchildren and 48 great grandchildren one great great grandchild.

Services were held Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at the Sardinia Church of the Nazarene under the direction on the Beam-Fender Funeral Home in Sardinia Burial was in the Sardinia Cemetery.

Wilma Stubbs, 75

Sister Joan Leonard (formerly Sister Mary Robert), 80 Sister Joan Leonard (formerly Sister Mary Robert), 80, Saint Martin, Oh., died Saturday, July 24, 2010 in Cincinnati, Oh. She was born April 18, 1930 in Cincinnati to the late Robert and Mary (Harrington) Leonard. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by four sisters, Marita Rack, Barbara Leonard, Joy O’Connor, and Judy Leonard.

She is survived by one brother, Robert (Nancy) Leonard, Chester, Maryland.

Sister Leonard was an educator and belonged to the Ursulines of Brown County.

A memorial service was held Thursday, July 29 2010, Saint Martin, Oh. Memorials may be made to the Ursulines of Brown County.

Egbert Funeral Home served the family.

Byron ‘Tom’ Clark, 58 Byron ‘Tom’ Clark, 58, Fayetteville, Oh., passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at Clermont Mercy Hospital.

Mr. Clark is retired from Fayetteville Perry Schools and was also an Army veteran during the Vietnam War. ‘Tom’ is survived by his wife, Gloria, daughter, Keely, both of Fayetteville, a brother Michael Clark, Georgtetown, two sisters, Cathy Clark, New York, Susan Carr, Nashville, Tenn, three foster brothers, Robert Villing, Batavia, Gerald Villing, Cincinnati, Thom Villing, South Bend, Ind., several nieces, nephews and friends.

Mr. Clark will be cremated and there will be no service.

Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, is serving the family.

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Audrey Donley, 89 Audrey Donley, 89 died on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 She was born February 10, 1921.

Audrey was the mother of Frances Lewis and Dennis (Delcia) Donley. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Services were held on Saturday July 24 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home in Bethel.

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Wilma Jean Stubbs, 75, Lake Waynoka, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at Anderson Mercy Hospital in Clermont County.

She was born in Pike County, Oh., on Aug. 18, 1934 the daughter of the late Harrison Williams and Elsie Dunn.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Tolle and brother Jimmy Williams.

She is survived by her husband William Stubbs, two sons and daughters in law, Mike and Rebecca Tolle of Seaman, and Mark and Roxy Tolle of West Union, one daughter and son in law, Karen and Roger Baker of Eckmansville, one sister, Mary Scott of Waverly, two sisters in law, Betty Yovich of Wilmington, and Peggy Williams of Waverly, 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. attended the Wilma Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union.

Services were held on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home, Lewis-Sullivan Chapel in Seaman where Reverend Dan Harrison officiated. Burial followed in Mt. Leigh Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union.

Flora Mae Bruist, 97 Flora Mae Bruist, 97, Georgetown, Ohio died Sunday, July 25, 2010 at the Care and Meadowwood Rehabilitation Center in Georgetown.

Mrs. Bruist was a homemaker and a member of the Apple Street Christian Holiness Church.

She was born on May 11, 1913 in Flemingsburg, Ky. the daughter of the late Tom and Maude (Rice) Stacy.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband - Robert Bruist and one daughter – Nancy Thomas.

Mrs. Bruist is survived by one son – Robert W. Bruist of Georgetown, six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Services were held Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at the Georgetown Church of Christ, Georgetown, where Rev. Fred Thomas officiated.

Interment was in the Shinkles Cemetery near Ridge Georgetown.

If desired, memorials may be made to the Apple Street Christian Holiness Church, Georgetown, Ohio 45121.

In Loving Memory of Darlene McCall Herrell July 22, 1947 - July 17, 1988

It’s been twenty two years since she’s been gone, the memories are still clear.

She’s watching down on the ones she loved.

We feel her presence near.

We’ll always remember the things she did To let us know she cared.

The good times, sad times, promises kept.

The joys and pain we shared.

She said goodbye to none.

Before we knew it she was gone.

The emptiness will never fade.

The passing years haved proved.

Her guiding influence will never leave.

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WHY PLANNING MAKES SENSE It would not be amiss for persons during their lifetime to decide what they consider a dignified and meaningful funeral. This phrase has different meanings for different people, almost as wide a range as individual lifestyles. A funeral home should make every effort, within reason and propriety, to accommodate these wishes.

Funeral costs should likewise be considered. It is helpful if the survivor understands how funeral charges in the community are computed. This could be investigated during the lifetime of a married couple. In that way, the survivor will be saved the task of making a judgment with respect to these matters at the height of his or her bereavement.

Remember, that money paid in advance of need for funeral services is governed by Ohio law. It is a tremendous relief to know - when this time comes- that all it takes is a

phone call to the funeral home and all arrangements will have been completed.

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MYSTERIES There are eleven mysteries mentioned in the New Testament. I will not pretend to understand all the things which are involved; but I will talk a little about the parts which are revealed in the Bible.

The first is the mystery of the Kingdom. I’m talking about the fact that Jesus Christ will come again and reign on this earth as King of Kings and Lord of Lords for 1000 years. The second mystery is the blindness of Israel. The Bible tells us that God blinded the eyes of the Jews to matters concerning Christ. It was a result of rejecting Christ as their Messiah. Just because they do not agree with us on Christ does not give you license to hate them. God loves them and so should you. You would not think much of a person who hated a blind man because the blind man could not see what that person could see.

Well, God blinded the Jews. We should love them and pray for them for our salvation is of them. Some day, after the Rapture takes place, God will open their eyes concerning Christ. The third mystery is of the translation of the living saints.

The fourth one is the mystery of the New Testament churches. When the church first started there were 120 in the upper room. When Peter preached, 3000 people believed and were baptized. They were all Jews.

Then God called Paul and opened the door to the Gentiles. Thus, in the early churches, there was equality of both the Jew and the Gentile.

The fifth mystery is the church as the bride of Christ. Not only are you going to Heaven if you are saved, but we will be part of the bride of the Son of God. That is a great mystery. The sixth mystery is the in living Christ. Not only does Christ forgive our sin and save our soul, but he moves into our body.

Our body then becomes the temple of God. Next is the mystery of Christ. The majority of the Jews did not and do not believe that Christ is the Messiah and that Christ is God. That fact is still a mystery to the Jews today and to most of the world. The eighth mystery is of God likeness, that once we are saved we become like God. In John 10:34 Jesus states: “Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are god’s?”

Psalm 82:6: “I have said, ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.” That is a great mystery. When we are saved we actually become like God for God is in us. Mystery number nine is the mystery of iniquity. It is lawlessness and it is on the increase.

Number ten is the mystery of the seven stars. They represent the

DR. CHARLES SMITH MT. ORAB BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH www.bbcmtorab.com seven angels of the seven churches in the book of Revelation. The final mystery of the New Testament is in Revelation 17:5 and it is Mystery Babylon. It is a religious church system which will not go up in the Rapture. There will be church members and preachers, Baptist included, who were not saved; who will be left behind along with other unsaved religious groups. They will all combine into one large ecumenical movement, Mystery Babylon. I want to elaborate more on the mystery of the translation of the living saints. Paul said: “Behold, I shew you a great mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed...” (1 Corinthians 15:51).

That means that some Christians will not die. The Bible tells us: “Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord” (Thessalonians 4:17). We will be changed in a twinkling of an eye. We will get a brand-new body and a pure white robe and be caught up in the air to meet the Lord. What a great mystery that is! We call this great event the Rapture. I hope you will not be left behind because the Bible states: “For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be” (Matthew 24:21). Do not be left when the Rapture takes place. I do not agree that you can be saved after the Rapture. The Bible says in second Thessalonians that: “...because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.” If you have heard the gospel and rejected it, your chance to be saved once the Rapture has taken place is gone.

Won’t you bow your head today and ask God to forgive your sins and save your soul? Who knows, it might be your last chance!

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

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Barricklow’s celebrate 50th Roger Barricklow and Juanita (Teague) Barricklow, Sardinia, were united in marriage on the family farm in Blanchester, Oh. on July 30, 1960. They have three children, Rick, Hillsboro, Lana, Sardinia and Stormy, Lebanon, Ind. They also have five grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

They are planning on celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with their family by spending a weekend together with them all. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Barricklow on their 50th anniversary.

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Roger Barricklow and Juanita (Teague) Barricklow on July 30, 1960.

Alice Hile of Batavia, and Jim Hile of Mt. Orab, announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Nadia to Stephen Harrison, son of Margaret and Thomas Harrison of Merrick, New York. Nadia grew up in Mt. Orab and moved to New York City after graduating from Ohio University with a B.S. in Journalism, Advertising Management. Stephen was raised in Merrick and graduated from Binghamton University with a B.S. in Business Management, later earning a postbaccalaureate certificate from Hunter College.

The couple met while training for their first marathon with Team in Training. They currently reside in New York City, where Nadia works at an advertising media agency and Stephen is a full-time student at Stony Brook School of Medicine. The wedding will be held on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010 in Cincinnati, Oh. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Nadia and Stephen on their upcoming nuptials.

Scott and Donna (Malblanc) Young, Winchester celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on July 27, 2010 Their family includes five children; Shawn and Melony Young, Trudy and Darren Shideler, Jenna and Jeremy Tutt, Jaron Young, and Jordan Young. Also three grandchildren; Kelsie, Carter, and Macy Shideler. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate the Young’s.

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Three generations of WB graduates With the recent graduation ceremonies at Western High School, the Brunner family celebrated the third generation receiving a diploma from Western Brown. L-to-r, Robert Brunner (1963), Steve Brunner (1986) and Nickie Brunner (2010).

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Shepherd/McKenzie share vows Robert (Bobby) L. Shepherd Jr. and Lisa Marie McKenzie were married on June 19, 2010 at The Inn at Evins Mill in Smithville, Tenn. Bobby is the son of Bob and Betty Shepherd, Felicity, and Lisa is the daughter of Gary and Debbie McKenzie, Higginsport. Both parents attended the wedding along with groom’s son Jonathan Shepherd and bride’s son Trever McKenzie. The couple honeymooned in Tennessee at the Center Hill Lake and in Nashville. The couple will reside in Felicity. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd on their recent wedding.

J. Devin Bachman was formally bestowed the rank of Eagle Scout.

Devin is the first Eagle Scout from Eagle Scout Pack 46, J. Devin Milford. His Bachman Eagle Scout Project was the creation of agility equipment for Circle Trail, Inc., which trains dogs to work with people who have disabilities.

He is the son of John W. and Cindy Bachman, Milford; brother of Dave and Dusty, grandson of Roger and Vi Hammer of Greenhills and John H. and Mary K. Bachman, Sardinia

ing bargaining and I’m pleased that they recognized the good qualities of the contract,” said Tom Stroup, SSCC associate professor of engineering and SSEA president.

The next step will be for the SSCC Board of Trustees to schedule a special meeting to review the tentative agreement.

Kenneth Overstreet and Lori and Gene Evans of Fayetteville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Lynne Overstreet, to Bryan Richard Mulvany, son of Bryan and Mary Mulvany of Grove City, Oh. Courtney graduated from Fayetteville High School in 2005 and Bryan graduated from Grove City High School in the same year.

Courtney and Bryan both went on to graduate from Ohio Northern University from which they received Bachelor’s Degrees in athletic training and public relations respectively. Courtney is currently completing her graduate school work at The Kettering College of Medical Arts in Kettering, Ohio. Bryan is currently a Communications Specialist with Rock Solid Media LLC in Galion, Oh. The wedding is scheduled for August, 2011 and will take place at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Grove City, Oh. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Courtney and Bryan on their engagement.

Fayetteville parishioners raise funds in style for Romanian churches On Sunday, July 18 members from St. Angela Merici Parish gathered at All About You Hair Salon and Day Spa in Fayetteville to raise money for two Catholic churches in Romania.

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Southern State The Education Association (SSEA) met Friday, July 23, and ratified the contract that was tentatively agreed to by the SSEA and Southern State Community College on July 16.

“I expected the membership to support the work their representative team put forth dur-

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state income taxes are used to fund government programs and services. The graduate can look at net “take home pay” and divide into gross pay to see what percentage of gross pay is received. At higher income levels it can be as little as 60 percent of gross pay. This is the money needed as a base for budgeting living expenses.

The importance of retirement savings The first career job is an excellent time to begin planning for retirement through an employer pension plan. Most employer pension plans are referred to as “defined contribution plans” in which the employee provides contributions and the employer provides some type of match. These plans are referred to as 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans or 457 plans, based upon the type of employer.

Contributions to these plans come out pre-tax, which means the graduate will save money on

Food, flowers and friendships

state and federal income taxes.

Also, the earnings accumulate tax free until the money is taken out for retirement. The average new college graduate salary is $49,000 which corresponds to a 25 percent marginal federal tax bracket. This means that for every $1,000 contributed to these plans, the graduate will save $250 in federal income taxes.

While retirement may seem a distant dream for the college graduate, small steps in setting aside money for retirement in early years can make a big difference in retirement savings due to compound interest. In addition, not making any contributions may mean giving up “free money” in terms of employer match. The college graduate may not be able to contribute the maximum amount which is $16,500 in 2010, but he or she should contribute as much as possible.

New health care law The other big benefit the new graduate may see for the first time is health insurance. Most companies pay a portion of health insurance costs. Effective September 23, 2010, the new health care law called the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, allows persons younger than 26 to be on their parent’s policies before 2014 only if they do not have group health through their

employers.

2014 graduates After younger than 26 can choose to use their company’s health insurance or their parent’s health plan. The penalties for individuals not having health insurance goes into affect on January 1, 2014. Even though graduates may think they are healthy and do not need health insurance, it can never be predicted when a devastating medical event, such as cancer or surgery, can occur. Plus, the associated medical costs can be enormous. Health insurance is a fringe benefit the new graduate needs.

Your CPA can help As you start your adult financial life, it’s a good idea to get to know your local CPA. He or she can help you understand your choices and make the best decisions for your financial future.

The Ohio Society of CPAs, established in 1908, represents more than 22,000 CPAs in business, education, government and public accounting. The Ohio Society’s members not only meet statutory and regulatory requirements as CPAs, but also embrace the highest standards of professional and ethical performance. This is achieved through ongoing professional education, comprehensive quality review and compliance with a strict Code of Professional Conduct.

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Brown County OSU Master Gardener Volunteers worked with residents of the Springwood Commons Apartments in Mt. Orab. A large raised planting bed was amended last fall and was recently planted with tomatoes, wave petunias and zinnias.

Several residents proudly boasted of their “green thumbs” and were eager to show off their raised beds. As volunteers helped pull weeds, conversations about favorite tomatoes, prettiest flowers, and pesky insects made everyone forget about the heat and humidity. Arthur Smith is shown in photograph with his variety of plants he tends to daily.

The Master Gardener volunteer program began in Ohio in the 1970’s. The program provides intensive training in horticulture to interested individuals who then volunteer their time assisting with educational programs and activities for Ohio residents through their local OSU Extension county office. For more information, log on to mastergardener.osu.edu, or contact the OSU Extension Brown County office at (937) 378-6716.

Do you want to spend as much time as you can with that new baby or growing children but also need to earn money to make ends meet? Then you might want to consider becoming a home child care provider.

Not only will you be satisfying your own personal needs, but you will also have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of other children and their parents.

COAD Early Care and Education Division (COADECE) is a FREE service to help people like you explore the possibility of becoming a family child care provider. Please call our toll free number at (800) 577-2276 or locally at (740) 354-6527 to learn more about going into business and becom-

Witness testifies as Hensley death penalty case moves forward CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The questioning continued.

“Was Joe with someone else?”

“Yes, he was with an older man.”

“What happened then?”, questioned Van Harlingen.

Short replied “I’m sure they asked me if I had a gun they could buy. I found one, a High

Point .380.”

Short then testified that he was paid “a 150.00 or 175.00” for the gun and that “the older fella seemed to have the money.”

“Did you ask Joe what he planned to do with the gun?”, Van Harlingen questioned.

“No, I don’t ask anyone what they’re gonna do with a gun”, Short answered. “I fig-

Georgetown may charge double utility rates for non-residents served

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Georgetown Village Council meetings are open to the public in case anyone may want to comment about the proposed ordinance.

Council members also on July 22 heard second reading of a proposed ordinance establishing new rates for the village's electric customers. The new rates will reflect perhaps a 10 percent increase from current rates.

Council members also suspended the rules and adopted on its first reading an ordinance to annex into the village 3.625 acres owned by Cheryl Kathleen Gardner at South Main Street and Lakeview Acres Drive.

The council also authorized Village Administrator Kelly Jones to advertise for bids for a new tanker truck for the Georgetown Fire Department.

Jones said Georgetown Fire Chief Joseph Rockey had drawn up specifications for the new truck, and they were available in the Georgetown Municipal Offices.

The village administrator

estimated the cost of the vehicle the village is seeking at $168,000.

Jones said the village had about $78,000 in cash to spend on the fire truck with the remainder of its cost to be financed with bonds.

ure it’s none of my business.”

Van Harlingen then showed Short a picture of a gun and asked “Does this resemble the gun that you sold to Joe?” Short answered yes.

Van Harlingen then showed Short a photo lineup containing Hensley’s picture and asked him if that was his signature below Hensley’s photo.

Short replied that it was.

She then showed Short a photo lineup containing Tincher’s picture and asked him what he wrote under Tincher’s photo.

Short replied that he had written “I think this is the guy”.

Van Harlingen then said she had no further questions.

Bruce Wallace, Hensley’s attorney, was then given the chance to question Short.

Wallace had no questions and Short was excused.

ing a vital part of your community. COAD – the Corporation for Ohio Appalachian D e v e l o p m e n t (www.coadinc.org).

for disabled hunters Outdoor enthusiasts with disabilities will once again have the opportunity to hunt deer, participate in various field activities, and create lasting memories and friendships this fall during a special deer hunting event for disabled sportsmen according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

The ninth annual AEP Ohio Wheelin’ Sportsmen Ultimate Team-Up special deer hunt will be conducted on Oct. 29 and 30 with the event activities at the Clarence E. Miller Armory while the participants will be hunting on land known as the AEP ReCreation Land near The McConnelsville.

“Ultimate Team-Up” is a program developed by the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF).

Participants do not have to be confined to wheelchairs and the event is open to applicants with any type of physically challenging disability. An experienced guide will offer whatever assistance may be needed in the field. Sponsored by American

Electric Power, NWTF Wheelin’ Sportsmen, NWTF Wolf Creek Chapter, and the Ohio Division of Wildlife, this award-winning event will host approximately 40 to 45 hunters.

To be considered for participation in the event, interested hunters must submit their names and subsequent information no later than Sept. 3. For registration information, contact Dave Dingey (740) 9621205 or Brian Cox (740) 9621215.

Hunters in both events must meet necessary Ohio licensing requirements, but do not need to be experienced in deer hunting. Each hunter will be partnered with an experienced and capable hunting guide, which will make their hunting trip memorable, educational, and, hopefully, successful.

This special hunting event is designed to promote education, good health, character, sportsmanship, recreation, selfesteem, and disability awareness. Those interested in becoming a sponsor for this event can contact Dave Dingey at (740) 962-1205.

Super Cooper is appearing at Wesleyan Church VBS Mt. Orab United Wesleyan Church at the corner of Main and Oak Streets in Mt. Orab Ohio will be “Hero Headquarters” from Aug. 9 - 13 from 6 - 8:45 p.m.

Super Cooper and some of his Hero friends will challenge the kids to join forces with God to do the unexpected, take action, step out on faith, save the day and stand for truth. So kids come and join in our Vacation Bible School if you are age 3 to preteen going into the seventh grade. Our VBS Hero HQ children will participate in classes, crafts, games, snacks, drama and music. Be a Hero with Super Cooper! If you have any questions call (937) 444-3370.

Extraordinary nurses recognized at Brown County Regional Healthcare Nurses at Brown County Regional HealthCare are being honored with The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform everyday.

The award recipient honored in June was Janie Spires, who has been employed with BCGH for the past 21 years as a licensed practical nurse and served as certified lactation

counselor for the past 6 years.

After 24 years she recently from Ohio graduated University as a licensed RN in 2009. Ms. Spires is married to Jeffery Tackett and has two children, 6 grand children and a dog named Doc. Janie was nominated by nursing students for exemplifying what nursing is all about, taking care of patients and providing a supportive and pleasant environment for their recovery.

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Many college graduates will soon begin their first career jobs. Graduates will also begin to become more financially independent. The Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA) provides these tips to help new graduates understand salary, retirement and health insurance.

Salary and taxes While many graduates may have had jobs in the past, their first job out of college may be the first time they are exposed to a higher salary and fringe benefits. Higher salaries will mean not only more taxes taken out in absolute dollar amounts, but income taxes may come out as a greater percentage of gross income. This is due to being in a higher marginal tax bracket.

It is important to look at pay stubs and understand the taxes taken out. Social Security and Medicare taxes are for future benefits, such as retirement, disability and medical insurance.

Current taxes pay for current benefit recipients. Federal and

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Creature Feature What to do to avoid being bitten by dogs

BY DR. DAN MEAKIN You’ve heard the old joke about the man who asked the stranger, “Does your dog bite?” “No,” replied the stranger. So the man reached down to pet the dog sitting next to the stranger. The dog responded by biting the man on the nose. “I thought you said your dog doesn’t bite,” exclaimed the man. “This isn’t my dog,” answered the stranger.

Most dog bites come from dogs whose owners believe their dog would never bite someone.

The truth is regardless of age, breed, or size any dog can bite if provoked. As many as one million people in North America require medical attention for dog bites each year. More than half the victims are children.

Most of these nips, bites, and attacks can be avoided by following some basic rules: • Never leave a small child alone with a dog.

• Don’t run from or past a dog.

• If you are threatened by a dog, remain calm and still.

Don’t scream or run.

• Teach children to ask permission before approaching any dog.

• Never disturb a dog that is sleeping, eating or caring for puppies.

• If you fall or are knocked to the ground by a dog curl into a ball and protect your face.

Report any bites to your local humane society immediately.

Dr. Dan Meakin is the owner of All Creatures Animal Hospital, 1894 Ohio Pike in Amelia. Call (513) 797-PETS

We carry Pet-Guard Gel Pet-Guard Gel takes care of biting flies and mosquitos.

This time of year, the flies are leaving bruises and welts on the skin, hidden by hair.

Pet-Guard can stop the flies from landing and biting on your horses and dogs.

Stop in to check it out.

Don’t forget, Advantix, a safe product for the same problem, plus it takes care of ticks & fleas also (for K-9s only). It is always safer to use the tried and true products from the vet’s office, as over the counter meds can be harmful to your K-9 or feline.

All Creatures Great Amelia,

797-7387(PETS) Open Seven Days a Week

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All Creatures Small Anderson

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MARTHA SIMPSON get on your clothes, your shoes, a ball that rolled into some plants, or a pet that has been outside. When you touch the oil on one these objects, your immune system responds to the oil with an allergic reaction.

Once you’ve come in contact with urushiol, it’s only about 15 minutes until the allergic reaction begins. You can limit the reaction by washing the oil off quickly, but again, you may not realize you’ve had contact with the oil. Itching is usually the first symptom, followed by a raised, blister-like rash, which can be localized or widespread.

While you might get poison ivy from contact with someone who has been in contact with the oil but has not yet washed it off of their skin, poison ivy cannot be spread from person to person by touching fluid from broken, seeping poison ivy blisters. Also, poison ivy

cannot be spread from one part of your body to another in that way. That is an old wives’ tale.

The only way you will experience an allergic reaction to poison ivy is to have had direct contact with the plant oil, itself.

Some people react not just at the specific point of contact, but have an allergic reaction to the urushiol oil so severe that it causes hives all over their body as well as swelling of the face.

This is a medical emergency and needs to be treated promptly in an emergency room.

Prevention is the best treatment for any Rhus dermatitis.

As soon as you realize that you have been exposed, wash the area with soap and water. If you get poison ivy easily, carry hand sanitizer with you in the woods and use it on exposed skin as needed. Wear clothing that covers your exposed skin when you venture into the woods or even into your garden. Wash your outside clothes and clean off your shoes after you have been in the woods or the yard. And wipe off your pets with a damp cloth when they come in to help remove oil from their coats, as well.

Test your feed grain, it may contain harmful toxins In a year when overly wet conditions and a head scab outbreak are significantly impacting Ohio’s wheat crop, there is no room for assumptions that grain is toxin-free and safe to feed to livestock.

To avoid any health problems in cattle, swine, poultry and other animals, growers are highly encouraged to test the grain for vomitoxin levels before any of the feed or grain byproduct is destined for consumption.

“Farmers shouldn’t think that it’s OK to handle or feed scabby grain without actually testing and knowing how much toxin is in it,” said Pierce Paul, an Ohio State University Extension small grains specialist and plant pathologist. “I always emphasize testing.”

Wheat in some portions of Ohio is experiencing upwards of 60 percent incidence of head scab -- a disease that attacks the wheat during flowering under wet, humid conditions. The disease can impact yields. The fungal pathogen that causes head scab also produces mycotoxins (most notably vomitoxin) in the grain that can be unsafe for livestock if consumed in high levels.

“Much of Ohio’s wheat crop is testing positive for vomitoxin, with results ranging from 1 part per million to as high as 10 parts per million,” said Stan Smith, an OSU Extension program assistant. “In some cases the grain elevator is accepting the

wheat after discounting the price anywhere from a nickel per bushel up to more than a dollar per bushel. In some cases the wheat has been rejected at any price by the elevator.”

The situation, while not ideal for wheat growers, may be an opportunity for livestock producers, who value wheat for its higher protein content compared to corn.

However, livestock producers must recognize the sensitivities of each livestock species to vomitoxin before incorporating any wheat grain into feed rations.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just revised its guidelines for rationing vomitoxin-infected feed to livestock. Wheat containing up to 10 parts per million of vomitoxin can be fed to adult beef cattle with the stipulation that the total ration should not exceed 10 parts per million for beef cattle and should not exceed 5 parts per million for adult dairy cattle.

For calves and other animals except swine, wheat containing vomitoxin at up to 5 parts per million can be fed if it composes no more than 40 percent of the diet. Wheat containing 5 parts per million vomitoxin can be fed to swine if it composes no more than 20 percent of the diet. The new FDA Guidance for Industry document can be found in its entirety here: http://www.fda.gov/Food/Gui danceComplianceRegulatoryI n f o r m a -

tion/GuidanceDocuments/Nat uralToxins/ucm120184.htm.

Bill Shulaw, an OSU Extension beef and sheep veterinarian, said that swine are most susceptible to vomitoxin-infected grain, while beef cattle have the highest tolerance. However, vomitoxin isn’t the only mycotoxin produced by the Fusarium pathogen that farmers have to worry about.

“Hence, the importance of testing the grain suspected of being contaminated,” said Shulaw. “Although swine are the most susceptible to the effects of vomitoxin (vomiting and feed refusal) and cattle are more resistant, some of the other mycotoxins produced by Fusarium species, such as T-2 toxin or fumonisin, can cause clinical and subclinical disease. If farmers plan to feed wheat or other grain they suspect has mycotoxin contamination, testing a representative sample would be wise.”

The occurrence of head scab in wheat does not automatically mean vomitoxin, but high levels of scabby kernels in harvested grain are suspect and should be tested.

For more information on mycotoxins, log on to http://beef.osu.edu/library/my cotoxins.html. Information on head scab and vomitoxin can be found at http://agcrops.osu.edu and http://beef.osu.edu/beef/beefJ une3010.html.

Keep your children safe during ‘trauma season’

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By Alvin D. Jackson M.D. At the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) we are always encouraging children to play more. Playing improves a child’s fitness, strengthens their heart and lowers their risk for diabetes. Playing also promotes healthy growth and development throughout a child’s life.

While summertime offers more time for play it also offers more time for children to injure themselves. In fact, summer is often referred to as “trauma season” by health care professionals working in emergency departments.

Across the country, children 14 years and younger will be rushed to emergency rooms for treatment of injuries nearly 3 million times from May through August.

Injuries are the leading cause of death and disability for children and youth.

Injury rates are highest during the summer months for children and teenagers because it is the time when they are exposed to more injury risks.

The majority of unintentional injury deaths from May through August involve drowning, biking, falls, motor vehicle occupant activities and pedestrian incidents.

Many people would expect to see an increase in these types of injuries but the statistics of the most tragic consequences of injury death, are shocking.

Thirty-five Ohio children between the ages of 1-19

drown each year, 77 percent of these tragic deaths occur between the month’s of MayAugust Each year, about 200 Ohio children between the ages of 5 and 15 are admitted to hospitals for injuries they received while riding a bicycle and thousands more are treated in emergency rooms. An average of five Ohio children in this age range die from bicycle?related injuries each year.

An average of 20 Ohio children lose their lives each year in pedestrian?related incidents.

Motor vehicle injuries are the leading cause of death for Ohioans between the ages of 5-20. On average, 80 Ohioans in this age range lose their lives each year as occupants in motor and recreational vehicles.

Falls are the overall leading cause of injury?related emergency room (ER) visits and hospital admissions among Ohio youth younger than 14.

Although falls are among the most common causes of child injury, fortunately few falls among children result in death.

We all want to help our children live to their full potential. As parents we must do whatever we can to keep them safe and secure and play a key role in protecting our children from injury.

I encourage you to get involved with your child and know where they are going and what they are doing

before they go out to play. It’s also important to actively supervise your child when engaging in summertime activities and make sure your child wears the proper safety equipment, such as lifejacket or bike helmet, during times of play. Another way to protect your child from injury is to make sure the places he/she plays are safe, for example, playgrounds should have ageappropriate equipment and safe surface material (12 inches of mulch, sand, rubber, etc.) around equipment, pools should be fenced on 4-sides, play areas should be located well away from busy streets and a responsible adult should be on-hand at all times.

As parents we want to get out and play with our children. In fact, playing a game of catch or riding a bike can sometimes be more fun for adults than it is for kids.

However, while playing with your children it’s important for parents to role model proper safety behavior.

Research shows children are more likely to follow safety rules when they see their parents doing so.

To learn more on how to protect your children from injuries or to learn more about summer time safety visit ODH online at www.odh.ohio.gov.

BY Faye Mahaffey Brown County Master Gardener Volunteer This is a very exciting time of year. Tomato plants are mostly growing well and have started to set fruit. Some fruit may be just on the verge of early maturity. Other things on tomatoes are growing well too. The leaf spot diseases of tomatoes have been enjoying the warm, humid weather most of the state has experienced for the past few weeks.

Many of these leaf spot diseases can mimic each other in there early stages of development. Hopefully this article will help one to better determine what may be affecting tomato plants. Proper diagnosis will help one select the most appropriate management for each disease.

BLIGHT *EARLY (Alternaria solani) - This is a fungal disease that can infect all above ground parts of the tomato plant. The symptoms usually begin on the leaves and start out as small necrotic (brown) spots that expand rapidly and eventually grow together, usually from the bottom of the plant, up. There is usually a small yellow halo surround the necrotic region.

These symptoms eventually form a bull's-eye appearance and cause leaf defoliation.

Fruit symptoms include concentric rings of dead tissue, also giving the lesion a bull'seye appearance, these spots become large, and eventually will cause fruit drop. This disease overwinters on infected plant material in the soil

and seed. Use good sanitation practices after harvest and only use seed from a reputable dealer. An OSU Extension Fact Sheet on "Early Blight of Potato and Tomato" can be found at: [ http://ohioline.osu.edu/hygfact/3000/pdf/3101.pdf ]. *LATE BLIGHT (Phytophthora infestans) This is a fungal disease that infects quickly and can infect all above ground parts of the tomato plant. Rapid fungal development is usually enhanced by humidity and rainfall. This disease creates brown, water soaked, or greasy lesions on stems, leaves, and fruit.

Management of this disease is very important. Late blight was found in Ohio in late June of this year. An OSU Extension Fact Sheet on "Late Blight of Potato and Tomato" can be found at: [ http://ohioline.osu.edu/hygfact/3000/pdf/3102.pdf ]. *SEPTORIA LEAF SPOT (Septoria lycopersici) Septoria is a fungal disease of tomatoes that effects the foliage. In some cases the disease can be so severe that it defoliates the entire plant in a growing season causing little to no fruit production. This disease produces lesions that are usually brown, circular, and small with a yellow halo.

Fungal fruiting bodies known as pycnidia can be seen usually in the middle of the mature lesion as tiny, black dots.

Septoria starts on the lower leaves and works its way up the plant. Sanitation is key in managing this disease. An

OSU Extension Fact Sheet on "Septoria Leaf Spot of Tomato" can be found at: [ http://ohioline.osu.edu/hygfact/3000/pdf/3112.pdf ]. *BACTERIAL SPOT (Xanthamonas campestris pv. vesicatoria) and BACTERIAL SPECK (Pseudomonas syringai pv. tomato) - These two bacterial diseases of tomato are difficult to differentiate between without doing bacterial cultures to determine the Genus. Management is the same for both diseases but bacterial spot can be the most severe between the two. For commercial growers the difference is more important than for homeowners. These diseases both start as small, dark, greasy or water soaked lesions with yellow (chlorotic) halos on the leaves. As mature lesions on the fruit, bacterial spot usually has a white halo surrounding a brown, raised lesion. Bacterial speck will usually have a black, slightly sunken lesion. An OSU Extension Fact Sheet on "Bacterial Leaf Spot, Speck and Canker of Tomato" can be found at: [ http://ohioline.osu.edu/hygfact/3000/pdf/3120.pdf ].

I have been spraying a fungicide every 7 – 10 days in my garden and everything looks pretty good. I have picked a few tomatoes and we are rejoicing in the fact that we are finally eating “real” tomatoes from our garden! If you shop for a fungicide spray, be sure to read the directions carefully!

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Question: I got poison ivy this spring for the first time in my life, and I am 58 years old.

I thought I couldn’t get it since I never had before. People are saying it’s really bad this year.

How can I prevent this from happening again?

Answer: Unfortunately, about 85 percent of all American react to poison ivy, also known as a Rhus allergy, at some time in their lives. The Rhus family includes poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac, and as you’ve found out, you can develop a reaction to the plants at any time in your life.

The plants in the Rhus family are delicate and easily damaged. Damage to the plant allows a substance called urushiol oil to leak out. This oil is very hearty and can live outside of the plant for up to five years, maybe longer.

Many times people have no idea how they got poison ivy, denying any contact with the plants. It’s not uncommon for poison ivy, also called Rhus dermatitis, to come from contact with an item that has been contaminated by the urushiol oil rather than from direct contact with the skin. The oil can

Tomato Leaf Spot Diseases

Diabetic Eye Disease Focus of Aging Eye Summit Diabetes is the leading cause of new blindness among adults Ohio’s Aging Eye Public Private Partnership, Prevent Blindness Ohio and The Ohio State University Havener Eye Institute recently sponsored the Third Annual Aging Eye Summit at The Havener Eye Institute.

The Summit focused on diabetic eye disease including cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular edema.

Over 120 public health, rehabilitation, and aging network professionals, as well as vision researchers, clinicians, patients, and government leaders learned about diabetic eye disease from both a clinical and current research perspective. The ultimate goal was to raise awareness among key stakeholders and decision-makers about the scope and impact of diabetic eye disease in Ohio and develop collaborations to meet the increased demands for medical, public health, social service, rehabilitation, longterm care and government services to support Ohioans who have diabetic eye disease.

Dr. Alvin Jackson, Director of the Ohio Department of Health spoke about the impact of diabetes from a public health perspective while a community panel provided information about resources and services.

Barbara E. Riley, Director of the Ohio Department of Aging, and co-chair Ohio’s Aging Eye Public Private Partnership noted, “It’s wonderful to see such a diverse audience coming together to discuss the vision challenges that individuals with diabetes face on a daily basis.”

The challenge for research is to find early detection methods and treatments to delay and prevent diabetic eye diseases. The challenge for people with diabetes is to prevent diabetic eye disease by normalizing blood sugar levels, treating high blood pressure, treating high lipid levels, eating healthy foods, exercising and avoiding smoking. It is recommended that people with diabetes have a dilated eye exam at least once a year or more often per their doctor’s advice.

Individuals with diabetes are at a greater risk for developing diabetic retinopathy as well as a host of other condi-

tions including cataract, glaucoma, and macular edema.

Diabetic Retinopathy causes abnormal growth of blood vessels in the back of the eye which can leak affecting the macula or retina. As a result, vision can be seriously distorted or blurred. Diabetic retinopathy affects 40% of people with diabetes. In Ohio, 171,117 people 40+ that know they have diabetes report having diabetic retinopathy. With cases of age- related eye diseases expected to double by 2030, the number of people with diabetic retinopathy could increase to 342,234 Ohioans.

Management of diabetes and regular preventative eye exams are the best defense against developing the disease.

Glaucoma causes the loss of peripheral or side vision.

People with diabetes are nearly twice as likely to develop glaucoma as other adults.

Once vision is lost, it cannot be restored; however further vision loss can usually be prevented with treatment. 93,480 Ohioans ages 40+ report that they have glaucoma. By the year 2030, 186,960 Ohioans will have glaucoma.

Cataract is the clouding of the eye’s naturally clear lens and is treatable by surgical means only. Ohioans with diabetes are 45 percent more likely to develop cataracts than people without diabetes.

942,197 Ohioans age 40+ report that they have a cataract, and by 2030, 1.8 million Ohioans in this age group will have a cataract.

The one-day event resulted in new partnerships and collaborations among participants that share the challenges of caring for the vision needs of Ohio’s aging population, including a planned visit by central Ohio vision researchers to the vision research laboratories at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland. There is shared interest in collaborating regarding their work, techniques and space-related pathophysiology. Additional collaborations and educational opportunities are being developed among medical, public health, social service, rehabilitation, long-term care and government organizations needed to support the Ohioans who have diabetic eye disease and to decrease

the incidence of diabetic eye disease.

Prevent Blindness Ohio, founded in 1957, is Ohio’s leading volunteer nonprofit public health organization dedicated to its mission to prevent blindness and preserve sight. We serve all 88 Ohio counties, providing direct services to more than 800,000 Ohioans annually and educating millions of consumers about what they can do to protect and preserve their precious gift of sight.

Prevent Blindness Ohio is an affiliate of Prevent Blindness America, the country’s second-oldest national voluntary health organization. For more information or to make a contribution, visit www.pbohio.org or call 800301-2020.

Ohio’s Aging Eye Public Private Partnership (AEPPP) is a statewide collaboration formed to respond to the growth aging eye challenges in Ohio. The mission of the AEPPP, an initiative supported by the Ohio Department of Aging, is to develop a strategic plan of action to address issues relating to vision care public policy, vision care services, vision education, and vision research that impact the quality of life for Ohio's seniors now and in the future.

Members of the Aging Eye Public Private Partnership are: Association of Philanthropic Homes for the Aging, Association of Area Agencies on Aging, Association of Ohio Health Commissioners, Council for Older Adults, KnowledgeWorks Foundation, Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education, Ohio Agencies Serving the Visually Impaired, Ohio Department of Aging, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Insurance, Representative Kathleen Chandler, Ohio Ophthalmological Society, Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission, Ohio Osteopathic Association, Ohio Optometric Association, VA Health Care System of Ohio - VISN 10, Opticians Association of Ohio and Prevent Blindness Ohio.

Visit our website at www.preventblindness.org/o hio/agingeye or call 1-800301-2020.

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familiar, from field demonstrations to Center for Small Farm sessions to environmental programs at the Gwynne Conservation Center.

But each year Farm Science Review showcases a wealth of new educational opportunities. A few additions to this year’s show include: • Expansion of the ag production plot demonstration area located at the east end of the exhibitor grounds.

Visitors making their way to Gates A-E can tour antique corn, soybean trials, manure application plots, weed control demonstrations, corn hybrids, forage plots, and popcorn and sweet corn trials.

In addition, nearly two-dozen bioenergy crops from miscanthus to sorghum will be on display, as well as 15 cover crop varieties. Ohio State University Extension educators will be on-hand to give details of the plots and answer any questions. “Farmers are always interested in maximum production environments and the economics of creating those environments,” said Gamble. “What a way to greet farmers as they come to Farm Science Review. They can walk through that plot area and see the new things going on in ag research.”

The Ohio Land • Improvement Contractors Association returns to Farm Science Review to demonstrate drainage technologies and control structures. Look for the demonstrations east of State Route 38 and north of I70 near the field demonstrations. OLICA will also have additional resources and experts available at the grain drying facility along State Route 38.

• Expansion of the Universal Design exhibit,

located in the McCormick Building on Friday Avenue.

Universal Design, a userfriendly method of home accessibility for all, has been a long-standing exhibit at Farm Science Review. This year, the Universal Design concept will expand to include a laundry room and a garage/farm shop.

• ATV/UTV Ride and Drive area, located north and northeast of the exhibit area, sandwiched between the exhibit area and I-70. “The Ride and Drive area isn’t really new to Farm Science Review, but it may seem new to a lot of visitors,” said Gamble. “It really is one of the show’s best-kept secrets.” The Ride and Drive area will feature Yamaha and Honda and showcase the latest in ATV (all-terrain vehicles) and UTV (utility terrain vehicles). The feature allows attendees to test-drive various models within the enclosed Ride and Drive area. There is also an emphasis on ATV/UTV safety that complements educational sessions presented by OSU Extension safety specialists.

• Rain garden installation by the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Visitors can view the rain garden, which is located on Friday Avenue near the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Building located on the Lawrence G. Vance Soil and Water Conservation Park. Visitors can also look for a rain garden and rain collection system located in Utzinger Garden on Friday Avenue.

• Lengthening of Equipment Avenue through the Lawrence G. Vance Soil and Water Conservation Park, located on the exhibitor grounds. The infrastructure

change is intended to drive more visitors to relax at the park, as well as ease attendees into the new golf cart changes. All east/west streets at Farm Science Review are now one-way golf cart lanes.

Look for street markings indicating driving directions.

• Addition of more recycling containers on the exhibitor grounds, bringing the total to 350.

This year’s Farm Science Review theme is “I’m more than a farmer,” emphasizing the many roles of the farmer – from innovator to community leader to environmental steward. Farm Science Review is the place for everyone in agriculture, no matter the role, said Gamble.

“Farm Science Review is a great resource for farmers in Ohio, as well as surrounding states. It's a gem of our college," said Gamble. "Farm Science Review is home to countless programs, but our target audience has, and will always be, the farmer."

Farm Science Review preshow tickets go on sale July 12 for $5 at all OSU Extension county offices.

Tickets will also be available at local agribusinesses.

Tickets are $8 at the gate.

Children 5 and younger are admitted free. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 21-22 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 23.

For more information, log on to http://fsr.osu.edu. For the latest news and updates, follow Farm Science Review on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/Ohio StateFSR), Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/Fa rmScienceReview), and Ning (http://fsrosu.ning.com).

Cordray: federal grant scams targeting Ohioans Federal grant scams are sweeping through Ohio, Attorney General Richard Cordray warned today.

"Since early June, my office has received more than a dozen reports of Ohioans who were targeted by scammers posing as grant officers," Cordray said. "Many of the calls appear to originate in the 202 area code. This creates an illusion of legitimacy because 202 is a Washington D.C. area code."

The reported scams are reaching consumers through phone calls, e-mails and letters sent through the U.S. Postal Service. All use the term "grant" and most require the recipient to pay a percentage upfront before acquiring

the "free" money.

"Scammers are targeting Ohioans who are in a weakened position. It's an approach that preys upon the desperation and hope of struggling individuals, and it is reprehensible," Cordray said.

"I encourage anyone who receives an offer that sounds too good to be true to contact my office at (800) 282-0515 for more information before taking any kind of action. This is a good time to check in with other family members, especially older family members, to make sure they understand how to avoid these kinds of problems."

Cordray offers the following tips to avoid the "grant" scams:

• Be wary of mailings that appear to be from federal, state or other governmental agencies. Don't assume that a letter or postcard is actually from the government just because it uses words such as "federal," "stimulus package" or "grant." Even if the sender's name sounds official or legitimate, the originator might be phony.

• To determine if a letter, email message or service is really from the government, contact the government agency in question from a number you know to be correct. For example, log onto the agency's actual Web site, such as www.irs.gov, and use a phone number or e-mail address suggested on the site.

• Be skeptical if you receive a "grant" check or other unexpected check in the mail. It may be a fake check scam. If you are instructed to deposit the check and use the money to start services associated with the stimulus plan, or if you are asked to send some money back, keeping a portion of the check for yourself, it is most likely a scam.

• NEVER send money to a stranger through a wire transfer service. Don't trust requests for advance fees or upfront payment.

Ohioans who feel that they are the targets of scams should contact Cordray's at office www.SpeakOutOhio.gov or (800) 282-0515.

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Just as new state law goes into effect governing investigative photo lineups, Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray introduced a new computerized tool that local law enforcement agencies can use in their investigations to help them comply with that law. The Photo Lineup Wizard is now available to Ohio police departments and sheriffs' offices via OHLEG, the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway.

OHLEG is a secure Web-based platform offered by the Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI). OHLEG is only available to law enforcement agencies and contains tools, databases and other applications designed to increase communication among these agencies and assist in their efforts to solve and prevent crimes.

Photo Lineup Wizard recognizes the height, weight, eye color, hair color, age, race and sex of an investigative suspect and automatically pulls photos from thousands on file, such as current inmate photos or mugshots from individuals' computerized criminal histories. Investigators can look through the photos that Lineup Wizard provides and select which ones they'd like to use in their photo arrays. Photo arrays are often used in concert with other investigative tools to confirm a witness identification of a suspect.

"A primary focus of my office is to assist local law enforcement," Cordray said.

"When we provide smart new 21st-century tools to our officers and deputies, we allow them to conduct better investigations and to spend more time out in our neighborhoods. The Photo Lineup Wizard allows them to assemble a photo array in minutes instead of hours, and also helps in compliance with the new state law. Furthermore, it will help ensure that highquality photo arrays are assembled – arrays which will be more consistent from one police department to the next and therefore more likely to stand up in court."

Westerville Division of Lieutenant John Police Petrozzi, who observed a Lineup Wizard demonstration, agrees. "Photo Lineup Wizard will be a great help to our agency. For the 15 or 20 photo arrays we do each month, we've been limited to using only those mugshots or booking photos from our own arrests. With a statewide resource like Lineup Wizard, we'll now have a greater number of photos available so we'll be able to assemble a better array and do so in less time than ever before."

Senate Bill 77, signed into law by Governor Strickland in April, calls for new procedures relating to evidence preservation, suspect interrogations, DNA testing, procedures for witness identification of suspects and more. While some components of the new law do not go into effect until July 2011, new rules concerning electronic recording of custodial interrogations, preserving and collecting biological evidence and conducting and recording photo and live lineups are effective today.

BCI's development of the Photo Lineup Wizard began prior to the approval of Senate Bill 77 and will provide local law enforcement agencies with a timely and convenient option for complying with some of the legislation's requirements.

The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy, which is also a component of the Attorney General's Office, has already provided training about Senate Bill 77 to several hundred law enforcement personnel at free regional trainings around the state. More than a half-dozen more of these free training sessions will reach hundreds of additional officers in the next several months.

To view a factsheet assembled by the Attorney General's Office for local law enforcement agencies concerning the implementation of Senate Bill 77, please visit www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.go v/SB77. To learn more about OHLEG, please visit www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.go v/OHLEGBrochure.

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Throughout its 48-year history, Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review has been at the forefront of showcasing the future of agriculture.

From the first no-till demonstrations to the introduction of big farm equipment to breakthrough research on crop diseases, Farm Science Review has always been the place for visitors to see the “newest” in agriculture, as well as conservation, home improvement, health, safety, money management, gardening and education.

"Farm Science Review embraces change. It's just amazing to look at how far we've come and where we'll be going," said Farm Science Review manager Chuck Gamble. "We are constantly looking at new technologies, and new products and services, and their representation at the show is an asset to our visitors."

Farm Science Review, Ohio’s premiere agricultural event, will take place Sept.

21-23 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio. Sponsored by the College of Food, Agricultural, and Sciences, Environmental State University Ohio Extension, and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, the event attracts upwards of 140,000 visitors from all over the country and Canada.

Visitors come for three days to peruse 4,000 product lines from 600 commercial exhibitors, and capitalize on educational opportunities from Ohio State University and Purdue University specialists.

Visitors get their fill of the

New visual tool provided for Ohio investigators

A level playing field for Ohio manufacturers Ohio manufacturers can compete successfully against anyone, but only if they have a level playing field. In soccer’s World Cup, a blown call can cost a coach his job. When it comes to international trade, a blown call can cost thousands of jobs.

Yet when it comes to competing against some countries, there’s no such thing as a level playing field. In China, for example, currency manipulation, product dumping, and other trade abuses have repeatedly undermined legitimate competition from American workers and manufacturers.

The United States needs to be a leader in the global clean energy economy. But right now, China is working every day to win the clean energy race – at any cost and by any means necessary.

Chinese spending on renewable energy is nearly double that of the United States. For each day we delay investments in clean energy, China spends $51 million to widen that unacceptable gap.

And China is not only using its abundance of capital to monopolize clean energy manufacturing – it is also elbowing competition out of the way by discriminating against U.S. companies and manufacturers.

China cries foul at our Buy America policies, but has its own “Buy China” policies.

China’s so-called “indigenous innovation” policies provide preferences to products containing Chinese-developed intellectual property for government procurement purposes.

Meanwhile, China’s currency manipulation imposes an enormous and unfair competitive disadvantage on our workers and manufacturers. By artificially lowering the value of its currency, the yuan, China keeps the U.S. dollar artificially high – by up to 40 percent. This results in higher prices on U.S.-made goods that are exported to China and cheaper China-made goods imported to the U.S. While such a practice is illegal under U.S. and international law, China continues to get away with it.

Last week’s announcement that China will allow a gradual appreciation in the value of the yuan was well timed on China’s part to mute criticism at the G20 meeting in Canada this past weekend, but it does not instill confidence. This would not be

the first time China announced a positive step to deter our nation from taking action, only to revert back to its old ways when the spotlight fades.

President Obama has shown a willingness to enforce trade rules – he is the first president to invoke the “Section 421” safeguards, as he did when he granted relief to the U.S. consumer tire industry. This single action saved at least 100 jobs in Findlay, Ohio, with more benefits to come in the year ahead.

The U.S. Commerce Department also found that steel pipe and tube manufacturers are being dramatically undercut by China. As a result, the International Trade Commission (ITC) granted immediate relief on “Oil Country Tubular Goods,” which is helping a steel pipe manufacturer expand operations in Youngstown. I was recently in Youngstown at the groundbreaking ceremony at this steel plant. The hundreds of jobs and new economic development in the region was made possible by a combination of trade enforcement and critical Recovery Act funds, as President Obama made clear during his visit to Youngstown in May. These are good developments, but we must do more to show that we are serious about rebalancing our trade relationship with China and defending our national economic interests.

The U.S. Commerce Department faces an important decision on whether to investigate China’s currency manipulation on behalf of paper manufacturers in Ohio and several other states. These companies and their workers – in West Carrolton and Miamisburg, and Chillicothe – are holding on for dear life. And like manufacturers and workers across the U.S., they understand why enforcing our trade laws is so vital. They know firsthand why our trade laws must combat currency manipulation.

We cannot enter the next decade of the 21st Century further behind China. If China leads the clean energy revolution, we will trade dependence on foreign oil with dependence on Chinese or foreign-made clean energy technologies. But with the right investments and a good referee, we can level the playing field to make sure that doesn’t happen.

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Post 129/Post 14’s run ends in state tournament

By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press Hillsboro/Bainbridge Post 129/14 entered the American Legion state baseball tournament on a four-game winning streak. The team extended that streak to five by winning its first game of the tournament before dropping two, ending the season with a record of 2017.

On Monday morning, Hillsboro played GalionMansfield at Lancaster High School. Post 129 continued its winning ways, downing Galion by a score of 11-0.

It was another near-flawless performance from the defense and the pitcher. Hillsboro also pounded out 11 hits in the game.

Tucker Hughes (Miami Trace) picked up the win on the mound. He worked seven innings, allowing no runs on three hits. Hughes fanned four and walked none.

At the plate, Cody Shaver (Wilmington) and Brandon Arehart (Wilmington) paced Hillsboro with three hits each.

Logan Wise (McClain), Airic Steagall (Hillsboro), Zach Uhl (McClain), Corey Walker (Hillsboro) and Jacob Dillon (McClain) added one hit each.

On Monday afternoon, Post 129 faced off against Lima, who had drawn a bye at the bracket meeting. Hillsboro struggled a bit defensively and walks hurt them as well. Post

129 dropped a 15-5 decision to Lima at Fisher Catholic High School.

Wise suffered the loss in three innings of work. He allowed nine runs, two earned, on five hits. Wise walked seven and struck out one.

Uhl pitched four innings of relief. He allowed five runs, three earned, on four hits. Uhl walked two and struck out one.

Brandon Carrington (Eastern) tossed one inning of relief. He allowed one run, unearned, on two hits.

Offensively, Hillsboro was led by wise’s three hits.

Steagall and Walker added two hits each. Shaver and Brett Carrington (Eastern) chipped in one hit each.

The kids were a little tired in the game against Lima, having played earlier in the day. It was hot in Lancaster and it took a lot out of the team, who was playing with a short bench.

The Cinderella story ended in exciting fashion on Tuesday, as Hillsboro dropped a 15-14 decision against Piqua.

Hillsboro fell behind early, allowing Piqua to gain a 14-3 edge after five innings. Post 129 slowly chipped away at the lead, tying the score with four runs in the top of the ninth. But Piqua strung together two base hits in the bottom of the inning, ending the season for Hillsboro.

Sam Louden (North Adams) started the game for Hillsboro and got no decision in one inning of work. He allowed nine runs, one earned, on four hits. Louden walked four and hit one batter.

Brett Carrington suffered the loss for Hillsboro in eight innings of relief. He allowed five runs, none earned, on 10 hits. Carrington walked two, hit one batter and struck out two.

Four players, Wise, Steagall, Walker and Brett Carrington, collected three hits on the day. Arehart, Uhl and Hughes added two hits each. Shaver and Nathaniel Miller (Fairfield) chipped in one hit each.

It was a thrilling way to end the year. This game was a picture of Post 129’s season, with the slow start and ending with a flourish.

Post 129/14 finished the year with an overall mark of 20-17, winning the 7th District title and finishing third in the South Central Ohio League.

Hillsboro/Bainbridge loses Wise, Arehart, Steagall, Brett Carrington, Brandon Carrington and Matt Kibler (East Clinton) from this year’s team.

Most of those players played multiple seasons for the team and were good leaders on offense, defense and in the dugout.

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Brett Carrington (Eastern) delivers a pitch during Post 129/Post 14’s final game at the American Legion state tournament on Tuesday. Brett and brother Brandon, both secondyear players for Hillsboro/Bainbridge, will be too old to play next season.

Western boys soccer has new coach for 2010

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By Megan Wright Press contributor

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Western junior Morgan Wright in front of the Lindner Family Tennis Center at Lunken Playfield. Wright finished runner-up in the girls 16-and-under division of the Cincinnati Junior Open Tennis Tournament.

Wright runner-up at Cincinnati Junior Open Tennis Tournament Morgan Wright, a junior this year at Western Brown High School, competed in the Cincinnati Junior Open Tennis Tournament Girls 16 Division at the Lindner Tennis Center at Lunken Playfield on July 1921. Wright managed to take home runner-up honors by defeating number 2 seed Madison Allen of St. Ursula, 6-2, 6-3, defeating Sophia

Erhardt of Mariemont, 7-6, 62, and falling to Elizabeth Staley of Mercy in the finals, 6-1, 6-1.

Wright put forth an impressive, gutsy effort in 90-plus degree heat against some of the area’s best players.

When asked about her performance, she replied, “I was happy with my performance overall. These girls have been

playing their whole life and I have only been playing two years. I had too many unforced errors in the final match and she didn’t make many mistakes.”

Wright competes next at Harpers Point Racquet Club the weekend of July 30, which is another USTA sponsored event.

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Western Brown’s new boys soccer coach, Kyle Fender, shown playing for Saint Joseph’s College in Indiana.

WESTERN BROWN CHEERLEADING CAMP When: Aug. 9TH - Aug. 13TH 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Western Brown High School Who: Any girl between kindergarten and eighth grade that is interested in learning chants, cheers, dances, jumps, and just having fun!

Every child will receive a free camp t-shirt and get to cheer with the varsity cheerleaders at a home football game this fall.

Registration Fee: $45 per girl Sponsored by the Western Brown Varsity, Reserve, and Freshmen Cheerleaders

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This year Western Brown boys soccer will be coached by former college soccer player Kyle Fender.

Fender has been playing soccer since he was threeyears-old, and just finished his senior year of play at St. Joseph's College in Indiana.

He is looking forward to a coaching career. He clams, “ I plan to bring two major things to Western Brown - enthusiasm and hard work. I love helping people succeed both in the classroom and in sports.”

Fender feels struggles he may be faced with in building a strong boys soccer program will be getting everyone involved to buy into a system and to believe in themselves.

At SJC he turned a one-win team into a regionally respected program, and plans to do the same for Western Brown.

He mentioned three returning players: Jeremy Greene, Ian Stamper and Tyler Hibbits. He believes all three of these players show strong leadership potential both as players and young men, and several underclassmen will be able to make an impact right away.

When asked what his strategy will be he states, “My strategy is simple: be disciplined and work hard. If we follow the game plan and make sure that we are the hardest working team on the field, things will take care of themselves.”

Fender will also be teaching mathematics at Western Brown, as well as coaching freshmen girls basketball.

The first boys soccer game will be at home versus Lynchburg on Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m.

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RITCHIE BUTLER, SPORTS As the summer baseball season winds down, eyes will be focusing on football.

As I drove to work this morning, I heard that it was official, Terrell Owens is a Bengal. In fact, the normally frugal Bengals have spent some money this off-season, picking up several free agents, including the volatile Owens.

I found myself thinking about how the Bengals team this season may parallel a team I coached over the summer.

As coach of the Hillsboro/Bainbridge American Legion baseball team, I got to see kids from Highland, Brown, Clinton, Fayette and Adams Counties come together and do something that no other Hillsboro Legion team had done in 12 years, win a district title and go to the state tournament.

Most of the kids on our team are rivals throughout their respective high school seasons. The 14 kids who finished the season with us were looking to be better ball players and also be a part of a winning team. The diverse group of southern Ohio youth came together at the end of the season and were very tough to beat. Although we are nowhere near the professional level, I found myself thinking that if the Bengals were able to put aside differences (especially in the case of Owens) and come together as a team, maybe they could get back to winning consistently, maybe even earn a trip to the Super Bowl.

I know it is cliché to have a team “gel.” A lot of coaches will say to the media that if their team can gel, they will be successful. I have coached before, and my teams have always been close, but we have never truly been able to gel. This summer, I got to witness a team come together, support each other, have high expectations of themselves and their teammates, and accomplish something together.

These were southern Ohio teenagers who realized the importance of relying on one another to perform. At the beginning of the season, most of them had only a general familiarity with the majority of their new teammates.

Maybe the adult males who play for the Bengals could take a page out of our recipe for success. Put aside former differences and individual pride to come together for a special season.

You can e-mail Ritchie at bcpress@frognet.net.

A field of 18 late models were on hand for the Sunesis Construction night with $1,500 to win. It was Bradford, Ohio’s Wayne Chinn, driving Gary Engle’s CJ Rayburn racecar, winning heat number one over Jason Jamison, while Sardinia, Ohio’s Barry Doss took the win in heat race number two.

In the feature event, it was Doss leading lap one but “The Sniper” Chinn took over on lap two and never looked back as he went on to win his second feature of the season at MRP. Doss came home second with Jamison, Lil’ John Whitney and Robbie Hensley rounding out the top five.

In the Mt Orab Ford Modified division, it was another full field of cars (20) on hand shooting for the extra money put up by Valvoline Oil (to each of the top three feature finishers). In heat race action it was Kyle Schornick and Matt Hamilton claiming heat wins and setting the field for the feature event. All eyes were at the back of the pack as seven-time feature winner Devin Gilpin had problems in his heat race and had to start at the tail of the field. At the green, it was Hamilton out front, but Gilpin was charging to the front. By lap 12, Gilpin was up to second and battling Hamilton for the top position.

Following a number of cautions for minor spins and restarts, it looked to be a twolap shootout. But on the restart, Gilpin pushed up off turn two and got into the outside wall, ending his run for the night. From there it was all Hamilton as the Aurora,

Sport Shorts Western H.S. golf tryouts The Western Brown varsity golf team will have tryouts for both girls and boys this coming Monday, Aug. 2, at White Oak GC, starting at 8:30 a.m. All players must have a physical and their own golf equipment.

For any information call Dave Bickett at (937) 213-1108.

MOMS football conditioning Conditioning for junior high football at Mt. Orab Middle School will begin on Aug. 2. All potential players must have a physical and all required paperwork completed before participating. All forms can be picked up in the MOMS office. Conditioning will be from 10 a.m.-noon. Players should report behind MOMS each day ready to practice.

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Indiana driver claimed his second feature event of the season in his Gildays Auto, Schmoe’s Collision, Principaled Chiropractic sponsored Diamond Race Car. Randy Wash claimed the second position followed by Jerry Lawson, Rick Curtin and Derrick Davis.

In the Holman Motors Chevette division, it was all Miles Tarvin as he claimed his fifth feature event of the season in his Brown County Pork Producers, Patriot Signs, Ron Storer Commercial Sound sponsored machine. Hillsboro, Ohio’s Rusty Yarger claimed second, followed by Jeff Watson, Josh Francis and Derrick Davis with his second top five of the season. Tarvin, Francis, and Yarger all claimed heat race wins.

In the US Race Gear Street Stock Division, there were some new faces in the field with the changes to the rules this week for the class. But it was regular MRP runner, Jeremy Scott, claiming his third feature win of the season with a last lap pass on race leader Jim Helterbran. Scott, in his H&S Poured Walls, Maysville Readymix sponsored machine took the checkered, followed by Helterbran in second, Jeremie Bretz in third, Bruce Gray, Jr., and Jamey Adams rounded out the top five.

Next week, July 30, will be a regular show at MRP for all classes along with Kids Foot Races on the Front Stretch.

On Aug. 6, the National All Star Racing Association will be back in action at MRP, paying $2,000 to win.

For more information, visit www.molerracewaypark.com.

A new Ohio record Steelhead (Rainbow Trout) has been certified by the Outdoor Writers of Ohio State Record Fish Committee.

An Ohio state record Steelhead, weighing 21.3 pounds, was caught by Jason Brooks of Tallmadge, Ohio, from Lake Erie on June 25, 2010, around 11:00 a.m. while trolling off Avon Point in Lorain County. Brooks’ record steelhead is 38 inches long with a 22 inch girth.

That catch replaces the previous state record Steelhead that was caught from Lake Erie by Mike Shane in October of 1996 weighing 20.97 pounds and was 36-inches long.

Ohio Division of Wildlife fisheries biologist Phil Hillman at Wildlife District Three identified Brooks catch.

Ohio state record fish are certified by the Outdoor Writers of Ohio State Record Fish Committee. Assisting in the process is fisheries biologist with the Ohio Division of Wildlife.

For more information on Ohio’s state record fish program contact Tom Cross, Chairman, OWO State Record Fish Committee, 1497 Cross Rd., Winchester, OH 45697, phone 386-2752 (937) www.outdoorwritersofohio.org

OHIO'S ALL-TACKLE STATE RECORD FISH as of July 10, 2010 Hook & Line Division Bass, Hybrid Striped- 17.68 pounds. 31" Deer Creek Lake. Rosemary Shaver, Logan, on May 4, 2001 Bass, Largemouth- 13.13 pounds. 25 1/16" Farm Pond. Roy Landsberger, Kensington, on May 26, 1976 Bass, Rock- 1.97 pounds. 14 3/4" Deer Creek near London. George A Keller, Dayton, on Sept 3, 1932 Bass, Smallmouth- 9.5 pounds. 23 1/2" Lake Erie. Randy Van Dam, Kalamazoo, Mich., on June 16, 1993 Bass, Spotted- 5.25 pounds. 21" Lake White. Roger Trainer, Waverly, on May 2, 1976 Bass, Striped- 37.10 pounds. 41 1/4" West Branch Reservoir. Mark Chuifo, Ravenna, on July 2, 1993 Bass, White- 4 pounds. 21" Gravel pit. Ira Sizemore, Cincinnati, on July 1, 1983 Bluegill- 3.28 pounds. 12 3/4" Salt Fork Reservoir. Willis D. Nicholes, Quaker City, on April 28, 1990 Bowfin- 11.69 pounds. 33 1/4" Nettle Lake. Christopher A. Boling, Montpelier, on May 9, 1987 Bullhead- 4.25 pounds. 18 1/2" Farm Pond. Hugh Lawrence Jr., Keene, on May 20, 1986 Burbot- 17.33 pounds. 36" Lake Erie. Bud Clute, Chardon, on Dec.20, 1999 Carp- 50 pounds. 40" Paint Creek. Judson Holton, Chillicothe, on May 24, 1967 Catfish, Blue- 96 pounds. 54-1/2" Ohio River. Chris Rolph, Williamsburg, on June 11, 2009 Catfish, Channel- 37.65 pounds. 41 1/2" LaDue Reservoir. Gus J Gronowski, Parma, on Aug. 15, 1992 Catfish Shovel/Flathead- 76.5 pounds. 58 5/8" Clendening Lake. Richard Affolter, New Philadelphia, July 28, 1979 Crappie, Black- 4.5 pounds. 18 1/8" Private Lake. Ronald Stone, Wooster, on May 24, 1981 Crappie, White- 3.90 pounds. 18 1/2" Private Pond. Kyle Rock, Zanesville, on April 25, 1995 Drum, Freshwater (Sheepshead)- 23.5 pounds. 37 1/8" Sandusky River. James S. Williams, Fremont, on July 21, 2001 Gar, Longnose- 25 pounds. 49" Ohio River. Flora Irvin, Cincinnati, on Aug 31, 1966 Muskellunge- 55.13 pounds. 50 1/4" Piedmont Lake. Joe D. Lykins, Piedmont, on April 12, 1972 Muskellunge, Tiger- 31.64 pounds. 47" Turkeyfoot Lake. Matt Amedeo, Akron, on April 29, 2006 Perch, White- 1.42 pounds. 14 1/16" Green Creek. John Nause, Fremont, on May 3, 1988 Perch, Yellow- 2.75 pounds. 14 1/2" Lake Erie. Charles Thomas, Lorain, on April 17, 1984 Pickerel, Chain- 6.25 pounds. 26 1/4" Long Lake. Ronald P. Kotch, Akron, on March 25, 1961 Pike, Northern- 22.38 pounds. 43" Lyre Lake. Chris Campbell, Dayton, on Oct. 3, 1988 Salmon, Chinook- 29.5 pounds. 42 7/8" Lake Erie. Walter Shumaker, Ashtabula, on Aug 4, 1989 Salmon, Coho- 13.63 pounds. 34 3/4" Huron River. Barney Freeman, Kansas, on Dec.1, 1982 Salmon, Pink- 3.06 pounds. 20 1/8” Conneaut Creek. Andy Janoski, Chagrin Falls, on Sept. 24, 2004 Sauger- 7.31 pounds. 24 1/2" Maumee River. Bryan Wicks, Maumee, on March 10, 1981 Saugeye- 14.04 pounds. 30 1/8" Antrim Lake. Roger Sizemore, Orient, on November 24, 2004 Sucker, Buffalo- 46.01 pounds. 42" Hoover Reservoir. Tim Veit, Galena, on July 2, 1999 Sucker, (other than buffalo)- 9.25 pounds. 27 1/2" Leesville Lake. Wayne Gleason, Wellsville, on April 3, 1977 Sunfish, Green- .99 pounds. 10 5/8” Farm Pond. Timothy C. Hively, Bethel, on May 8, 2005 Sunfish, Hybrid- 2.03 pounds. 12 1/4" Champaign County farm pond. Ray Durham, Mechanicsburg, on July 21, 2003 Sunfish, Longear- .2 pounds. 6 1/2" Big Darby Creek . Brian Zimmerman, Hartville, on June 6, 2004 Sunfish, Pumpkinseed- 1.10 pounds. 10 1/2" Portage County farm pond. Scott Boykin, Uniontown, on June 12, 2009 Sunfish, Redear- 3.58 pounds. 15" Licking County farm pond. Bert Redman, Newark, on Oct 2, 1998 Sunfish, Warmouth- 1.32 pounds. 10 3/4" Mahoning County farm pond. Douglas Koenig, Salem, on July 19, 2009 Trout, Brown- 14.65 pounds. 29 1/4" Lake Erie. Timothy L. Byrne, Brooklyn, Mich., on July 15, 1995 Trout, Lake- 20.49 pounds. 34" Lake Erie. Tom Harbison, Natrona PA, on April 20, 2000 *Trout, Rainbow (Steelhead)- 21.3 pounds. 38" Lake Erie. Jason Brooks, Tallmadge, on June 25, 2010 Walleye- 16.19 pounds. 33" Lake Erie. Tom Haberman, Brunswick, on November 23, 1999 Bowfishing Division Bowfin- 8.79 pounds. 31" East Harbor. John Ehrman, Brook Park, on April 30, 1989 Carp- 47.65 pounds. 38" Sandusky Bay. Rich Cady, Newark, on May 28, 2008 Gar, Longnose- 14.72 pounds. 50 1/2" Little Miami River. Jake Kerstetter, Springboro, on July 11, 2008 Sucker, Buffalo- 37 pounds. 40 1/4" Hoover Reservoir. Don Paisley, Columbus, on May 14, 1983 Sucker, (other than buffalo)- 11.21 pounds. 31-1/2" Maumee River. Brent McGlone , Toledo, on May 18, 2007 *For information about the state record fish program, contact Outdoors Writers of Ohio State Record Fish Committee Chairman, TOM CROSS, 1497 CROSS RD, WINCHESTER, OH 45697 ph/fax (937) 386-2752 *The Ohio record fish list is maintained by the Outdoor Writers of Ohio State Record Fish Committee

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Chatfield College to hold Local FFA members attend summer conference Students from across the “Sign Up Saturday” nation attended the 2010 Registering for college can be difficult.

Chatfield College has just changed that.

Chatfield College, a fully accredited liberal arts college in St. Martin, OH, is holding “Sign Up Saturday” on Saturday, Aug. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Anyone interested in registering for the fall semester can sign up for introductory-level classes, set a schedule and apply for financial aid – all in just one stop. The total process should take about an hour. Placement tests may also be taken, which may permit students to register in higher level classes. Transfer students are welcome, and should bring a transcript of college credits earned.

Chatfield’s fall schedule offers a variety of courses in business, computers, education, English, history, psychology, art, public speaking, and many more. During the 15-week semester, each class meets just once a week for 2 1/2 hours, which makes it convenient for arranging classes around work schedules or family responsibilities.

The average class size is just

10-12 students, so students are able to easily engage in classroom discussion and receive personal attention from instructors. Chatfield is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, which means that credits earned at Chatfield easily transfer to four-year colleges.

Chatfield College is a private, Catholic, liberal arts college offering the Associate of Arts degree in St. Martin and Cincinnati. Chatfield is an open enrollment college.

Prospective students need only to have a High School Diploma or GED to attend and will be guided individually through the enrollment and Financial Aid application process. The St. Martin campus is located in northern Brown County at 20918 State Route 251; St. Martin, OH 45118.

For more information about “Sign Up Saturday,” call (513) 875-3344, ext. 110 or email admisFor sions@chatfield.edu. more information about Chatfield College, call (513) 875-3344 or visit the website at www.chatfield.edu.

Todd Griffin graduates from Cincinnati State Todd Griffin, Sardinia, graduated from Cincinnati Technical and State Community College on June 24 receiving an Associates of Arts degree. The ceremony was held at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati. Griffin graduates with honors at the level of Cum laude and is planning on continuing his education this fall at Kentucky Northern University in the field of education.

Griffin is the son of Charles and Sandra Griffin, Sardinia. He is married to Celia Griffin and they have two children, Ethan and Riley

Chatfield College has announced the appointment of Nan J. McCart as the new development coordinator for the college.

McCart comes to Chatfield with a vast background in advancement, development and non-profit fund-raising, including successful careers at the University of Cincinnati, Xavier University, Episcopal Retirement Homes, and Bethesda Hospital.

McCart’s responsibilities will include the writing of grant applications, Chatfield’s annual fund campaign and its endowed scholarship program, and other fund-raising initiatives for both the St. Martin Campus and the Findlay Market location.

McCart received an Associate Degree in Business Technology from the University of Cincinnati, a BA in Communications from Xavier University, and an MA in Humanities from Xavier University. She lives in Williamsburg.

“We are delighted to have Nan McCart join us in this

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Western Brown FFA members attended the Washington Leadership Conference.

Monsanto, which attracts participants from across the country. This summer, more than 2,000 FFA members will attend one of the conference’s seven week-long sessions. Monsanto is dedicated to the future success of agriculture by investing more than one million dollars to the National FFA Foundation in 2010 as part of a broad commitment to support agricultural youth.

Students also increase their understanding of the nation’s heritage with visits to, Arlington National Cemetery, the Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt Memorials and other historic sites in Washington, D.C. A highlight of the week was a visit to the office of their local U.S. Representative or Senator.

The National FFA Organization, formerly known as the Future Farmers of America, is a national youth

organization of 506,199 student members – all preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture – as part of 7,429 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The National FFA Organization changed to its present name in 1988, in recognition of the growth and diversity of agriculture and agricultural education. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The National FFA Organization operates under a Federal Charter granted by the 81st Congress of the United States, and is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture.

The U.S. Department of Education provides leadership and helps set

direction for FFA as a service to state and local agricultural eduprograms.

Visit cation www.ffa.org for more information.

Monsanto's sponsorship of the Washington Leadership Conference reflects the company's sole focus on agriculture and commitment to American farm families. Monsanto has a long tradition of supporting agriculture youth through scholarships, education and leadership development programs. The company is proud to be the largest ag sponsor of the National FFA and also partners with 4-H and other prominent, nationwide organizations that are making a marked difference in the lives of young people and helping them become tomorrow's leaders in feeding, fueling and clothing the world. For additional information, visit www.monsanto.com.

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important role at Chatfield,” said John P. Tafaro, President.

“She has extensive experience in development and fund-raising for education and nonprofits, and she will be a valuable asset to the Chatfield College team.”

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

Huntington Hotshots celebrate 50th anniversary The Huntington Hotshots is celebrating it’s 50th year as a 4-H club this year. We will have a celebration Aug. 15, 2010 at 4 p.m. during the Fizzleville Fair at the Fizzleville Fairgrounds.

We invite all past members, advisors, parents and friends to come and celebrate. if you have any pictures, old projects, project books, office books or any memorabilia you would like to share please bring them. If you can not make it and you would like to write a letter and tell what the club meant to you, you can

Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) this summer in the nation’s capital. The conference is an activity of the National FFA Organization, sponsored by Monsanto as a special project of the National FFA Foundation.

Cory Ballinger, Amber Huiet, Blake Spitznagel, Brittany Grant and Matt Lodwick attended WLC July 13-17, representing the Western Brown FFA Chapter.

The week-long program helps FFA members improve their leadership skills and prepare for leadership roles in their chapters, communities and their future careers. They attended sessions on developing authentic leadership, serving their communities and participating in civic engagement.

They also participate in service learning events.

“We live in an increasingly competitive world,” says Dr. Larry Case, National FFA Advisor and Coordinator, Agricultural and Rural Education with the U.S. Department of Education.

“Tomorrow’s leaders must develop skills in these areas to effectively compete. Every student leaves WLC with an advantage because it gives those young people cuttingedge leadership skills and valuable insight for productive citizenship.”

The National FFA Organization coordinates WLC, with the sponsorship of

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send it to Lynn Kragler at 2266 State Route 763, Aberdeen, Oh. 45101.

Sinclair announces graduates for spring quarter 2010 Felicia Lawson, Mount Orab, graduated with an associates degree from Sinclair Community College in the Spring Quarter of 2010.

For more information about Sinclair Community College, call (937) 512-2221.

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2010 Southern State Community College nursing graduates

SSCC nursing graduates honored at pinning ceremony Sixty-two graduates of Southern State Community College’s program in associate degree nursing were recognized during a recent pinning ceremony at the college’s Patriot Center on Central Campus in Hillsboro.

Graduates included: (front, l-r) Jeanie Tolle of Peebles, Tina LeFaive of Wilmington, Terri Smith of Wilmington, Katina McCoy of Seaman, Heather Schumacher of Sardinia, Courtney Burns of Russellville, Ashley Bryant of Midland, Lori Driscoll of Blanchester, Stephanie McCullah of Martinsville, Lisa Flannery of Ripley, Shonda

Bullins of Wilmington, Linda Coy of Bloomingburg, Linda Haire of West Union, Arlene Lowery Fayetteville, Chris Huston of Washington C.H., Brandi Smith of Jamestown, Kalie Elliott of Washington C.H., Jennifer Wallace of Mt. Orab, Robin Lane of Milledgeville, Cindy Cook of Leesburg, Sherry Bennington of Blue Creek; (second row, lr) Sandy Klontz of Reesville, Jamie Burton of Hillsboro, Jennifer Osborne of New Vienna, Tammy Lovely of Sabina, Kristin Hamilton of Cincinnati, Melinda Baker of Jeffersonville, Stephanie Sutton of Mt. Orab, Michelle

Meade of Hillsboro, Jennifer Brandenburg of Winchester, Amanda Newton of Wilmington, Lydia Fisher of Wilmington, Danyelle Swartz of Winchester, Melinda Montgomery of Mt. Orab, Brenda Hull of Washington C.H., Michelle Stroud of Wilmington; (third row, l-r) Caden Hanson of Peebles, Rebeka Sininger of Seaman, Casey Lilly of Sabina, Renee Older of Columbus, Jennifer Compton of Seaman, Monica Puckett of Hillsboro, Jessica Bailey of New Holland, Brittany Kell of Winchester, Corie Schurman of Clarksville, Josette Warner of

Georgetown; (fourth row, l-r) Tiffany Wooten Bibb of Hamersville, Kimberly Preston of Hillsboro, Becky Thompson of Hillsboro, Sarica Lillie of Russellville, Rebecca of Hillsboro, Hottinger Colleen Snider of Blanchester, Lori Honeycutt of Wilmington, Kristy Mason of Wilmington; (back row, l-r) David Glassburn of Leesburg, Matt Davey of Batavia, Robbie Barnett of Sardinia, Jennifer Roades of Hillsboro, Kathy Sharp of Oregonia; (not pictured) Sherry Cole of Mt. Orab, Destiny Meddock of Wilmington, and Jamie Liming of Batavia.

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SSCC’s honor society attains Three-Star Chapter The Alpha Omicron Eta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society at Southern State Community College received special commendation during the Ohio Region Regional Convention for fulfilling all requirements to be named a “Three-Star Chapter.”

The chapter also was recognized at the society’s recent annual convention and will be cited on the society’s web site at www.ptk.org.

The Five-Star Chapter Development Plan serves as a blueprint for developing a strong chapter, improves student engagement on campus, and recognizes progress in the attainment of goals set by the chapter. Using the Five-Star Plan as a guide, chapters enhance their strategies to recognize eligible students, provide significant personal and professional development opportunities for members through Honors in Action, and build a working relationship with the college administration by becoming active on campus and in the community.

As chapters reach these milestones, they progress through

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Southern State’s PTK officers include: (l-r) Advisor Lewis Snyder, Vice President of Leadership Wotsa Klu, Vice President of Service Kari Singleton, Vice President of Scholarship Tarina Quraishi, Secretary Amber Knisley, President Angel Souther and Vice President of Fellowship Mindy Conklin.

each level of the Five-Star Plan, ultimately reaching the pinnacle Five-Star Level.

Founded in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa honors academic achievement in two-year colleges. To be considered for membership, a student needs to maintain a minimum 3.5 cumu-

lative grade point average carrying at least 24 credit hours. The local chapter, Alpha Omicron Eta, is one of nearly 1,000 chapters in two-year colleges around the world. Membership in Phi Theta Kappa—like its parallel for four-year colleges, Phi Beta Kappa—increases scholarship

opportunities, job opportunities and acceptance in university and college programs.

For more information about student activities at Southern State Community College, please call 1-800-628-7722, email info@sscc.edu or visit www.sscc.edu.

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CAMP (Constructing Assured and Motivated People), a highly acclaimed program for middle school and high school youths, will be held Sunday-Saturday, Aug. 1-7, at Tar Hollow State Park in Ross County. Anyone with questions including directions may call Janny or Boony Brizius at (937) 365-1388 or Dave or Tina Brizius at (614) 475-0740.

Decatur United Methodist Church on DecaturEckmansville Road in Decatur will host a Free Pancake Breakfast, that also will include orange juice and coffee, 9-10 a.m.

Sunday, Aug. 1. The public is invited to attend.

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TJ's Fishing Lakes, 13493 New HarmonyShiloh Road, Mt. Orab (Pike Township), will sponsor a Benefit noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, for the families of Ricky Morgeson and Zachary Carnahan, two Western Brown High School students who were killed in an automobile accident this past Jan. 30. The cost will be $5 to fish with $4 from each fee to be split between the families and the other $1 to go toward the prize for the Biggest Fish Caught. There will be raffles, food and cold drinks. Anyone wanting further information or wishing to make a donation may call (937) 444-3658.

St. Mary's Catholic Church in Arnheim will sponsor its Annual Festival Sunday, Aug. 1.

Dinners will be served noon-4:30 p.m. in the air conditioned hall, and game and outside food booths will run noon-6 p.m. There will be a flea market, a country store, plenty of homemade ice cream, a cash and quilt raffle, and plenty of games for both adults and children. Further information is available by calling (937) 4462555.

Sixteenth Annual SATH (Supplementary Assistance to The Handicapped) Car Show is scheduled Sunday, Aug. 1, at Rocky Fork State Park Campgrounds off North Shore Drive in Hillsboro. Registration will be noon-3 p.m. with trophies to be presented at 4 p.m. Entry fee is $15 per vehicle. Booths and games also will be set up Further information about the show is available by calling (937) 393-8550. A Charity Hog Roast also is being held 3-5 p.m. that day in conjunction with the Car Show, and the cost of a plate of fresh pulled pork and side dishes will be $10 per person with an advanced ticket and $12 for those who don't pay in advance.

Anyone wishing to purchase an advance ticket may call (937) 840-0216. Proceeds from the Car Show and the Hog Roast will benefit Kamp Dovetail, a four-night and five-day summer camp at Rocky Fork State Park for children with special needs. Further information is available at www.kampdovetail.com.

Brown County Coonhunters and Sportsmen's Club will meet at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, at the Clubhouse on Oakland Road east of U.S. 68 and Lake Manor Restaurant in Pike Township.

The public is invited to attend, and new members are invited to join.

Magic Waters Theatre on Cave Road in Bainbridge off U.S. 50 midway between Hillsboro and Chillicothe will offer performances of “Hansel and Gretel and the Book of Spells”, a family favorite with a modern-day twist, at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1. Pre-show dinners if ordered in advance are served one hour before the show begins, and magic by Boonie the

MONDAY Local Farm Service Agency County Committee nomination deadline is Monday, Aug. 2.

Nominations began June 15, and voting will take place between Friday, Nov. 5, and, Monday, Dec. 6. Anyone wishing to hold office as an FSA County Committee member must meet the basic eligibility requirements. People uncertain about their eligibility to vote in the election may contact the Brown County FSA Office in Georgetown at (937) 378-6174 or visit the FSA website at www.fsa.usda.gov/elections.

Georgetown Elementary School, 935 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, will register new students entering prekindergarten through sixth-grade 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Aug. 2-6.

Parents will need to bring their child's birth certificate, immunization record, last report card from previous school (if applicable) and other available school records and custody papers (if applicable). Further information is available by calling GES at (937) 378-6235.

Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 2, at the Commissioners Office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown.

Free bingo will be offered to senior citizens 60 and older 9:45-11:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 2, at the Brown County Senior Nutrition Center, 505 N. Main St., Georgetown. Those coming are asked to bring a wrapped $1 gift for the prize table. All senior citizens are invited to attend for fun, fellowship and food. A regular nutritional lunch will be served at noon each weekday at the Center.

Northern Brown Senior Center at St. Martin's Chapel in St. Martin will host activities for senior citizens 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2. Blood pressure screening will be provided, and a introduction will be given to Gentle Chair Yoga.

Indoor walking also is slated during that time.All area citizens 55 and older are invited to attend.

Junior high school football conditioning will be held 10 a.m.-noon Monday-Thursday, Aug. 2-5, at Mt. Orab Middle School in Mt. Orab. Players must report behind MOMS ready to work out.

All athletes must have a physical and have all school forms filled out in order to participate. All forms can be picked up in the MOMS Office at 472 W. Main St., Mt. Orab. Practice will begin Monday, Aug. 9.

Brown County Budget Commission will meet at noon Monday, Aug. 2, in the Brown County Board of Commissioners' Conference Room, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown.

Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, Ky., will offer a Grief and Loss Support Group 1-2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, and the first Monday of every month for individuals who have lost a loved one recently. Further information is available by calling 1-800-9284848 or (606) 759-4050.

Sardinia Bible Baptist Church, 13039 Purdy Road, Sardinia, will host “Soul Survivors on Danger Island” Vacation Bible School 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Aug. 2-6. Anyone wishing to register or obtain further information may call (513) 317-2963, (937) 446-2136 or (513) 9197229.

Hayswood Foundation is accepting applications for grants to be awarded during the Fall of 2010. The deadline for submitting applications is 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2. The grants are awarded to non-profit organizations that promote education or provide mental or physical health services. Application forms may be

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Property Sales Paula Young, executrix of the Estate of Gordon L. Perkins, deceased to Richard and Linda M. Blackburn, trustees of the Revocable Trust, 3.33 acres, Green Twp., $16,000 Richard and Anna Clifton to Bruce and Sharon Boswell, .69 acre, Washington Twp., $92,000 Samantha E. and Brian E. Bolender to Nathan and Diane Cohorn, Lot 1 (Hermann Subdivision), Clark Twp., $93,000 Charles Robinson to Cody Mell, 1.15 acres, Clark Twp., $60,000 Waynoka Property Owners Association Inc. to Marsha and Steven Louderback, Lot 3610 (Lake Waynoka Subdivision), Franklin Twp., $500 Jonathan K. and Sandra M. Wahl to Thomas and Connie Sawyers, 19.474 acres in Georgetown and 38.68 acres in Franklin Twp. (with 4.668 acres being annexed into Georgetown), $300,000 Barthel Construction, L.L.C. to Michael S. and Carolyn L. Anderson, Lot 1347 (Lake Waynoka Subdivision), Jackson Twp., $145,002 The Estate of Martha Blair by Executor Dean Cassidy to James Martin, 12.89 acres (John Doll Subdivision), Perry Twp., $62,000 Jay Anderson to Danny J. Anderson, 1.05 acres, Pike Twp., $50,000 Federal National Mortgage Association to Charles E. Tackett, 1 acre, Pike Twp., $35,700 Michael L. and Cynthia K. Dalton to Tracy R. and Bobbie S. Leimberger, 5 acres, Pike Twp., $35,000 Rosalie Noschang to Allan D. and Ida B. Hunt, 2.01 acres, Sterling Twp., $87,800 Neil T. Poole to Linda C. Kirschner, Lot 15B (Germann's 1953 Addition), Ripley Village, $82,500 Guardianship of Karen S. Wills to Gwendolyn Thomas, Lot 32R of the Replat of Lot 32 and part of Lots 27, 28, 29, and 30 (Strathmoor Addition), Sardinia Village, $49,000

Marriages Whitney Nicole Leimberger, 22, Bethel, and Steven Robert Neal, 23, Bethel, technician Crystal Lou Watson, 25, Georgetown, dietary assistant, and Stephen D. Morgan, 27, Georgetown, construction employee Penny Elise Trammell, 47, Mt. Orab, Human Resources specialist, and James Anthony Mitts, 46, Mt. Orab, sales employee Catherine Ann Corbin, 50, Winchester, and Joseph Clarence Schlueter Jr., 54, Winchester, plumber Stephanie Ann Napier, 27, Mt. Orab, teacher, and William Scott Wagoner, 37, Mt. Orab, rural letter carrier Allana Kimberly Zimmerman, 22, Sardinia, student, and Seth Quentin Kirk, 23, Ripley, student

Probate Bonnie L. Gerard, Sardinia, Case No. 20101133, DOD 08/08/09, file date 07/20/10 Mary Jan Patton, Mt. Orab, Case No. 20101134, DOD 07/04/10, file date 07/21/10 Mary Elizabeth Schatzman, Ripley, Case No. 20101135, DOD 05/23/10, file date 07/22/10

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Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Deutsche Bank Trust Company as trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2006NC4 vs. David Charles Ramey et al, foreclosure Asset Acceptance, L.L.C. vs. Jason Fields, other civil Asset Acceptance, L.L.C. vs. William R. Pollitt, other civil Beneficial Ohio Inc. vs. Lowell S. Gilliam Jr. et al, other civil Discover Bank care of DFS Services, L.L.C. vs. Bonnie J. St. Pierre, other civil CitiMortgage Inc., successor by merger to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. vs. Kathryn Laws et al, foreclosure Mt. Washington Savings and Loan Company vs. Gavin D. Pritchett et al, foreclosure BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P., formerly known as Home Loans Servicing, L.P. vs. David H. Patterson et al, foreclosure DOMESTIC CASES Thomas J. Lewis, Williamsburg, vs. David W. Lewis, London Correctional Institution, London, Ohio, stalking order Daniel J. Luken, Georgetown, vs. David W. Lewis, London Correctional Institution, London, Ohio, stalking order Charles Womacks, Mt. Orab, vs. Beverly Womacks, Williamsburg, domestic violence Sally Chambers, Mt. Orab, vs. Jeremy J. Latham, Georgetown, stalking order Jerri L. Meeks, Mt. Orab, vs. Jim A. Meeks, no address given, domestic violence Jessica Coffman, Hamersville, vs. Jerri L. Burton, Felicity, stalking order Jessica Coffman, Hamersville, vs. Tim Sapp, Felicity, stalking order Beverly Womacks, Batavia, vs. Charles Womacks, Mt. Orab, domestic violence Brittany Parrish, Mt. Orab, vs. Beverly Womacks, Batavia, domestic violence Kelly Detrick, Mt. Orab, vs. Randy Detrick, Bethel, termination of marriage Ingrid Taylor, Winchester, vs. Matthew Taylor, Winchester, dissolution of marriage Brittany Carroll, Sardinia, vs. Matthew Utley, Mt. Orab, domestic violence Ramona Coleman, Ripley, vs. Eddie Richmond, Ripley, stalking order Joyce E. Linville, Russellville, vs. Eric H. Parker, Ripley, domestic violence Margie Jones, Hamersville, vs. Sherri M. McMillion, Hamersville, stalking order

obtained on the Foundation's website at www.hayswood.org as well as at the Foundation's office in Suite 3A of the Browning Medical Building on McDonald Parkway in Maysville, Ky. Applications also may be requested by e-mailing hfound@maysvilleky.net.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 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.

Williamsburg Branch Library of the Clermont County Public Library District, 594 Main St., Williamsburg, will offer a Learning To Crochet Class at 6 p.m. Mondays, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. Teens and adults can learn simple stitches each week. Participants need to bring a crochet hook size H or larger. Anyone desiring further information or wishing to sign up for the classes may call (513) 724-1070.

Mt. Orab Women's Club will meet at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 2, at the Mt. Oreb Depot, 200 Woodward St., Mt. Orab. Further information is available by calling (513) 310-2230.

Bible Baptist Church, 994 W. Main St., Mt. Orab, will hold Vacation Bible School 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Aug. 2-6.

TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further information is available by calling Hope Fain at (937) 4440404.

TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 2, at Ripley Church of The Nazarene, 230 N. Second St. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501.

TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, at Sardinia Church of The Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road.

Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714.

Eagle Township Trustees will meet at 7 p.m.

Monday, Monday, Aug. 2, at the Township Building in Fincastle.

Holy Trinity Bingo for St. Vincent de Paul will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, at Clermont County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3954, 4070 Greenbriar Road, Batavia. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. A snack bar will be available.

Aberdeen Village Council will meet at 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 2, at the Municipal Building.

George A. Lambert Post 755 of the American Legion and Post 755 Auxiliary will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, at the Legion Hall on College Avenue in Sardinia.

Jefferson Township Trustees will meet at 8 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 2, at the Township Building on South Columbus Street in Russellville. This is a change from the trustees' normal meeting at 8 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.

Carey Bavis Post 180 of the American Legion will meet at 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, at the Post, 1001 S. Main St., Georgetown.

TUESDAY Brown County Health Department, 826 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, will administer general immunizations 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 3, or other days by appointment.

The immunizations include the tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) and the tetanus and diphtheria (TD) booster all seventh-grade students are required to receive. Those wishing to be immunized need to bring their shot records with them. Further information is available by calling (937) 378-6892 or toll free at 1-866-8676892.

Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 3, at Sardinia Town Hall, 151 Maple Ave., Sardinia.

Adams Brown Community Action Program will host bingo every Tuesday, including Aug. 3, at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with bingo beginning at 7 p.m. Further information is available by calling (937) 3786041, Ext. 257.

Ohio Tobacco Museum Inc. will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, at the museum, 703 S. Second St., Ripley.

Lake Waynoka Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, at the Lake Waynoka Lodge.

Courts-Fussnecker Post 367 of the American Legion will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, at the Post on Elk River Road in Ripley.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2293 and Auxiliary will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, at the Eagles Lodge in Georgetown.

Brown County Fair Board will meet at 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 3, at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Georgetown.

WEDNESDAY Georgetown Lions Club will meet at 8 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 4, at the Fireside Restaurant in Georgetown.

Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, at the Commissioners Office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown.

Sit and Stitch, a new group, will meet 10 a.m.noon Wednesdays, including Aug. 4, 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 invited to 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, Aug. 4, at the Riverbend Apartments Community Room. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501.

Union Township Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, at the Union Township Public Library in Ripley.

Yoga class will be held 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, at Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Office, 215 Hughes Blvd., Mt. Orab. The cost is $8.

Further information is available by calling Jane Amiot at (513) 535-7507.

Freedom Christian Church, 12672 State Route 774 in Pike Township near Mt. Orab, will host gospel music vocalist Thomas Shelton in concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4. The church is located a little more than 1 mile west of U.S. 68. Further information is available by calling Pastor Bob Cockrell at (937) 444-2970.

Ripley Life Squad will host bingo at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 4, at the Life Squad Building, 799 S. Second St., Ripley. Doors will open at 5 p.m.

Brown County Democratic Party Central and Executive Committee will meet at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 4, at the Brown County Democratic Party Headquarters, 601 N. Apple St., Georgetown.

THURSDAY Brown County Subdivision Regulations Review Board Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, at the Brown County Planning Commission Office, 740 Mt. Orab Pike,

Georgetown.

Northern Brown Senior Center at St. Martin's Chapel Hall in St. Martin will conduct an Arthritis Exercise Program beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, Aug. 5, for interested citizens 55 and older. Indoor walking is scheduled 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Chair volleyball practice will be held, and lunch will be eaten at the Center. A home chair volleyball game against Autumn Leaves is scheduled at 1:30 p.m.

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Brown County Writers' Group will meet 5:307:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St., Mt. Orab.

George A. Lambert Post 755 of the American Legion will host instant bingo at 6 p.m., Early Bird bingo at 7:15 p.m. and regular bingo at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, at the Legion Hall on College Avenue in Sardinia.

Russellville Kiwanis Club will meet at 6:45 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 5, at the Russellville Firehouse.

Franklin Township Trustees will meet at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 5, at the Township Hall in Arnheim.

Pike Township Trustees will meet at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 5, at the Township Building on Boyd Road near Mt. Orab.

Friendly Circle Women's Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, at Sardinia Church of Christ, 7130 Bachman Drive, Sardinia.

Scott Township Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 5, at the Township Hall in New Hope.

Mt. Orab Chapter 514 of Order of the Eastern Star will meet at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month, including Aug. 5, at New Harmony Lodge 435 Free and Accepted Masons Lodge Home on South High Street in Mt. Orab.

Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30-9:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 5, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab.

FRIDAY Moler Raceway Park, 2059 Harker-Waits Road, Williamsburg (Sterling Township), will host National All Stars Racing Association Late Model Special - $2,000 to win on Friday, Aug. 6.

UMP Modifieds, Street Stocks and Chevettes also will be featured. Gates will open at 4:30 p.m. with Hot Laps at 7 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m. Further information is available at the park's website at www.molerracewaypark.com or by calling (937) 444-6215.

New Vienna United Methodist Church, 11576 State Route 28 West, New Vienna, will host gospel singing artists Beyond The Ashes at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6. Door will open at 5 p.m. A love offering will be taken during the performance.

Carey Bavis Post 180 of The American Legion will host bingo beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, at the Post, 1001 S. Main St., Georgetown.

Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m.

Friday,Aug. 6, at Sardinia Town Hall, 151 Maple Ave., Sardinia.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY St. Mary Catholic Church, 3398 State Route 125, Bethel, will hold its Annual Rummage Sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, and 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 7. Clothing will be $4 per bag, and all other items will be priced as marked.

The Rummage Sale always offers a wide selection of toys, household items, electronics, books and homemade baked goods.

SATURDAY Tony Becraft Co-Ed Memorial Softball Tournament, which was rained out June 19, has been rescheduled for Saturday, Aug. 7, at Ogden's Softball Park, 12730 Liming Van Thompson Road, Pike Township. Anyone who would like to enter a team or make a donation may contact Shelly Chisman at (937) 4469592.

Sixth Annual Bronco 5-Kilometer Run/Walk, sponsored by Holman Motors and Merchants National Bank, will be held beginning at 8 a.m.

Saturday, Aug. 7, at Western Brown High School in Mt. Orab. Proceeds will benefit the WBHS Bronco and Lady Bronco cross country teams. There will be 34 divisions of runners and walkers. Preregistration is $10 or $16 with a shirt if received by Saturday, July 31. Race day registration is $12 or $18 with a shirt. Entries should be mailed to Jim Neu, 2746 White Oak Valley Road, Hamersville, OH 45130. Further information is available by calling Neu at (937) 379-1462.

Ripley Farmers Market will be open at its outdoor location at 14 Main St. in downtown Ripley 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 7. The outdoor Market will be open on future warm weather Saturdays on Main Street in downtown Ripley, and vendors may bring fresh produce, eggs, baked goods, jams and jellies, honey, and crafts to sell. The outdoor Market will not be open on Fridays any longer or on Saturday, Aug. 28, during the Ohio Tobacco Festival.

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

Courthouse Square Open Air Market will be held in front of the Brown County Courthouse in downtown Georgetown 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, and other Saturdays this summer.

Agricultural products from Brown County and the nearby area will be available for purchasing including vegetable seeding, farm fresh eggs, jams, jellies, and home-baked breads and pastries. The Market also offers handcrafted and fine jewelry, woodcraft, and beautiful hanging baskets for sale and pets for adoption. Anyone is invited to set up at the Market with crafts, antiques or local farm products. The Market is sponsored by the Courthouse Square Open Air Market Inc., a non-profit organization staffed by volunteers. There is no fee to set up, and registration is easy by calling (937) 378-9000.

New Vienna United Methodist Church, 11576 State Route 28 West, New Vienna, will hold its 10th Annual Joint Car Show and Chicken Barbecue Dinner Saturday, Aug. 7. The Car Show will begin at 9 a.m. with registration closing at 1 p.m. There also will a Silent Auction, door prizes, and 1950s and 1960s music. Entry fee for cars and motorcycles will be $10 each, and proceeds will benefit the church's food pantry and missionaries. The Chicken Barbecue Dinner with a half-chicken, two sides, dessert, and beverage, will be served 11 a.m.4 p.m. with the cost being $6.50 for adults and $3.50 for children. Hot dogs also will be available. Further information is available by calling (937) 725-6617 or accessing the church's website at www.nvumc.com.

Ladies Sodality of St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab, will sponsor its Annual Rummage Sale 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 7, in the Church Hall. In addition to back-to-school clothing, there will be a produce table, a special books table and bake sale items. Barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, potato chips and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Tickets on a beautiful handmade Cincinnati Bengals quilt to be raffled on Saturday, Sept. 12, will be available. Donations for the Rummage Sale are welcome. Anyone who wants items picked up for selling at that event may call (937) 444-7237.

District 22 Order of the Eastern Star will sponsor the Fourth Annual Benefit of Hope to benefit Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley on Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Clermont County Fairgrounds, 1000 Locust St., Owensville. Dinner will be served 4-6 p.m., and tickets will be $8. The Van Dells will perform 7-8:30 p.m. with general

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Jack and the Beanstalk or Nobby and his tomato plant?

Each year Norville Hardyman, Ripley, buys two large tomato plants in April in order to have early tomatoes. This plant is set at the corner of his garage and has grown beyond all expectations - it measures over nine feet tall. Daily watering but no fertilizer was the care plan. A field fence cage is holding the plant up.

admission being $20. Anyone wanting further information may contact Barbara Bowman at (513) 722-3079 or or Sandy Edmisten at (937) 695-0953.

Ripley Life Squad will host bingo at 7 p.m.

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

Ash Ridge Jamboree will host the Country Drifters 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at the old Ash Ridge School Building on U.S. 62 in Ash Ridge. There will be light refreshments, a Split The Pot and door prizes. Admission will be $8.

Further information is available by calling (937) 377-1508.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2293, 600 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, will host Landon Williams and the Stone Country Band 8-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7. The event is open to the public, and the cost to attend is $7 per person.

UPCOMING EVENTS TJ's Fishing Lakes, 13493 New HarmonyShiloh Road, Mt. Orab (Pike Township), will sponsor its First Annual Bill Roberts Memorial Buddy Tournament 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8. Participation cost will be $60 per team.

Anyone desiring further information may call (937) 444-3658.

Ohio Young Farmers Inc. will hold its annual Ohio Young Farmers Summer Tour Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 14 and 15. This year's tour will be hosted by United Young Farmers Inc. with the tour headquarters being the Salem Saxon Club in Salem. Further information is available by calling Rick Zehentbauer at (330) 223-1061 or the OYF Office at (740) 828-3832.

Application deadline for the 2010 Ohio Tobacco Festival Queen Contest will be Sunday, Aug. 15. Applicants must be women 16-21 who have never married or had children, and applications must be turned in with pictures. Applications may be picked up at Applegate's Auto, 900 S. Second St., Ripley, or by contacting Billie Applegate at (513) 218-7072 or Elizabeth Moran at (937) 392-1408. This year's OTF Queen Contest will be held Thursday evening, Aug. 26, and this year's festival will run Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 26-29, with most events being held in downtown Ripley.

scheduled Monday-Saturday, Sept. 27-Oct. 2, at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Georgetown.

State Route 763 in Huntington Township is closed between Township Road 251 (Stringtown Road) and County Road 31 (Martin Hill Road) while contractors for the Ohio Department of Transportation work on a retaining wall project. Motorists will be detoured via state routes 41, 125 and 136 in Adams County with the scheduled completion date for all work being Thursday, Sept. 30.

Western Brown Local School District will offer Open Enrollment to students residing anywhere in Ohio outside the district. The district's resolution permitting Open Enrollment became effective Thursday, July 1, 2010, and will end Thursday, June 30, 2011. The deadline for accepting Open Enrollment students during the 2010-11 School Year will be Friday, Oct. 1, 2010. Applications received after this deadline will be considered on a case by case basis.

Further information is available by calling the WBLSD Office at (937) 444-2044.

Southern State Community College Medical Assisting Program will offer the three-credithour Introduction to Medical Assisting (MAST 101) this fall at its South Campus in Fincastle, its Central Campus in Hillsboro and its Fayette Campus in Washington Court House. Further information is available by calling Associate Professor Dr. Carry DeAtley at 1-800-6287722, Ext. 3639 or e-mailing cdeatley@sscc.edu.

U.S. Department of Agriculture is sponsoring a “Strengthening Economies Together” program for a Southern Ohio region, the “BuckeyeForesite”, which includes Brown County and two of its neighboring counties, Adams and Highland, as well as some other counties.

Further information is available by calling Debbie Rausch at (614) 255-2425.

Dolly Partin Imagination Library is offering free books to children born on or after Jan. 1, 2008, who are Brown County residents. Enrollment forms are available at many locations throughout Brown County, and interested parents also may call (937) 239-8234.

Fall classes at Chatfield College's St. Martin Campus, 20918 State Route 251, St. Martin, will begin the week of Monday, Aug. 23.

Financial aid is available to eligible students, and there's still time to apply. Further information is available by calling (513) 875-3344; emailing admissions@chatfield.edu; or visiting the college's website at www.chatfield.edu.

Ohio Department of Agriculture is providing grants to farmers markets through the Farmers Market Access Project to help fund new infrastructure to accept Electronic Benefits Transfer.

Grants will be awarded on a first-come, firstserve basis and are subject to available funding and will range from $500 to $1,000. Anyone desiring further information about the Farmers Market Access Project or wishing to apply for the grants may visit www.agri.ohio.gov.

ONGOING EVENTS Fall Quarter Registration began May 24 and is under way at Southern State Community College's campuses including SSCC South Campus in Fincastle. Further information is available by calling 1-800-628-7722 or www.sscc.edu.

Rural Ohio residents may apply for loan and grant funds to repair their homes. Further information is available by calling Linda AyresLouiso, underwriter of U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, at the Rural Development Field Office in Hillsboro at (937) 393-1921.

Home Energy Assistance Program/Summer Crisis Program administered through Adams Brown Counties Economic Opportunities Inc. began July 1 and continue through Tuesday, Aug. 31. SCP can assist eligible households with one electric payment up to $175 (a disconnect notice is not required). Physician documentation is not required for applicants 60 and older. Due to this summer's funding, air conditioners will be available for elderly households only (those 60 and older) who are income eligible, provided such a household did not receive an air conditioner in 2007, 2008, or 2009. Those wishing to schedule an appointment to talk about possible obtaining of services may call Adams Brown Community Action Program in Georgetown at 1-800-553-7393 or (937) 3786041, Ext. 280. Office hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Mondays through Fridays with walk-ins accepted 8-10 a.m. those days. Outreach is available for the very elderly or disabled.

Volunteer host families are needed to welcome high school students from around the world.

Those students, who are 15-18 and speak English, will be attending local high schools, and there is no typical family. Further information is available by calling toll-free 1-866-7550921 or e-mailing patty@pieusa.org.

Rambler Weavers will not hold its regular weekly meetings again until 9:30-noon Wednesday, Sept. 8, at the Rambler Center (old RussellvilleJefferson High School) in Russellville.

Membership in the Rambler Weavers group is open to any interested person. Further information is available by calling Geri Cahall at (937) 378-3426.

Free knitting and crocheting classes at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in Russellville have been discontinued until Friday, Sept. 10. 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) 5433137.

Brown County Fair Board and Southwest Landmark invite Brown County residents to compete in the Giant Pumpkin Contest, a new contest class at the 2010 Brown County Fair.

Further information is available by calling Donnie Sroufe at (937) 392-1175. The Fair is

Funds totaling nearly $18,000 are currently unclaimed by Brown County residents, according to the Brown County Clerk of Courts Office in Georgetown. There is a list posted in the Brown County Treasurer's Office in the Brown County Administration Building at 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, of those who are owed money by the county.

Farm ServiceAgency offers loans for farmers to purchase farmland and finance agricultural operations. Further information is available by calling the Brown County FSA Office, 702 S. Main St., Georgetown, at (937) 378-6173.

Brown County Animal Shelter in Georgetown needs volunteers to stop in and take its dogs for a walk. Senior citizens and families are welcome, and children may walk the canines if an adult is with them. Walkers are needed each day but Sunday, and the Shelter is open 9 a.m.4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturdays.

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

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SUNDAY Southern State Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program online applications become available Sunday, Aug. 1, with the application deadline being Thursday, Sept. 30.

Acceptance/denial letters will be mailed on or before Sunday, Oct. 31. Further information is available by calling SSCC Nursing Director Dr. Julianne Krebs at 1-800-628-7722, Ext. 2641 or e-mailing Krebs at jkrebs@sscc.edu or accessi n g www.sscc.edu/Academics/degrees/nursing.ht m on the Internet.

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JEFF KRESS permission. So as a rule ask yourself, would this be a bad time for someone to ask me.

Ok lets talk about how you should look or not look. When you first go to the door to ask to hunt don’t have you hunting gear on, as if to say HEY I AM READY TO GO HUNTING HOW ABOUT IT. Now you don’t have to be wearing a suit either, but a nice pair of pants and shirt and having your hair combed and being neat will let the property owner know you have self pride in yourself and want to do things correctly.

Now the big one HOW TO PRESENT YOURSELF. Lets look at asking for permission to hunt like a job interview. When you knock on the door before anyone answers if you have sunglasses on remove them so you

Veterans home gardeners harvest crops

BY Faye Mahaffey Brown County Master Gardener Volunteer As promised, I am writing an up-date about the gardeners at the Veterans Home at Georgetown. Last week John Chambers harvested all of his cabbage and has sown turnip seeds in his raised beds. Paul Mitchell has harvested several of his cabbages and is enjoying ripe tomatoes.

Bonnie Chasteen’s flowers have a fresh layer of mulch and the cosmos are beautiful. Green beans, onions, and tomatoes are some of the other crops that are being harvested this week. We spread a layer of mulch on half of the raised beds and hope to finish up the other gardens next month. It is hard to believe that it is almost August!

Our featured gardener this week is Arthur Puckett or “Art” as he likes to be called. Art served in the Navy in WWII and has been a resident at the

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Arthur Puckett

Veterans Home for about a year. He started gardening as a kid and remembers going to the garden with his Mother and Dad. Tomatoes are his favorite to plant, but any vegetable is his favorite to eat! When asked for any gardening tips, Art quickly replied, “Fertilize the soil and keep a close eye on the

moisture! And of course, keep your garden free of weeds!”

When asked what benefits he gains from gardening, Art shared that he loves to get outside and have something to do that he likes. Art’s garden is beautiful this year and shows hours of tender loving care.

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Brown County 4-H will be well represented among the 10,000 Junior Exhibitors at the Ohio State Fair.

Among those will be: Cats, Laura Puckett; Horse Judging, Piper Tomlin, Hannah Hacker, Madison Brown, Sierra Bachman, Karrigan Lucas, David Burns, Brittany Clark, Laramie Wells, Rachel Mullins, Tara Minnie, Leah Haines, Emily Siemer, Rachel Kempf and Jared Reveal.

Swine Projects, Cecilia Murphy, Logan Scott, and Jared Cluxton.

Cattle, Madison Jones, Jacob Jones, and Dara Howser .

Beef, Sarah Simpson.

Beef and sheep, Justin Cluxton.

Sheep, Shane Farmer, and Taylor Wilson.

Swine Projects, Lauren Wilson and Lara Staples.

Dog Projects, Amanda McQueary, Kayla Tomlin, Kayla Cady, and Preston Hart.

Health Skit, Avery Lucas, Nathan Bixler, and Samantha

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Swine Projects, Jordan Jones.

Dairy, Hannah Jones.

Athletic, Baley Johnson.

Bethany Clothing, Grayless, Jenna Griffith, Moriah Combs, Hannah Bolender, Katie Yockey, Shelby Loebker, Christina McKenzie, Katie Roberts, Hannah Mount, Brittany Wolfer, Jenna Rockey, Amber Wilson and Morgan Cowdrey.

Creative Arts, Morgan Cowdrey, and Natasha Balas.

Communication, Nathan Bixler.

Welding, Katie Deaton.

Engineering, Wil Culver.

Family Life, Jenna Griffith, Brittany Wolfer, Hannah Mount, and Christian Culver.

Food and Nutrition, Jacob Granger, Amber Wilson, Kendal Purdal, Abigail DeWitt, Alicia Gifford, Katie Woods, AnnaLise Meyer, Corrin Keplinger, Micah Combs, and Brittany Grayless.

Health, Priscilla Wagner, Amigail DeWitt, Jared

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Home Decorating and Design, Alicia Gifford.

Leadership, Abigail DeWitt.

Money Maneuvers, Travis Eichner, Abigail DeWitt, and Kayla Eichner.

Natural Resources, Katie Woods, Micah Combs, Moriah Combs, Daniel Grayless, and Sierra Bachman.

Photography, Zachery Meyer.

Science, Abigail DeWitt, Morgan Cowdrey, and R.J. Clark.

Self-Determined Project, Katie Yockey.

Workforce Preparation, Alicia Gifford.

The following Brown Countians will be participating in the 2010 Ohio State Fair Junior Horse Show: Madison Brown, Sydney Cahall, Ceairah Chaffin, Leah Haines, Hannah Kaltenbach, Rachel Kempf, J. Matt Lodwick, Emily Siemer, Katherine Weathers, and Laramie Wells.

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can look the property owner in the eye. When the owner answers the door introduce yourself if the property owner doesn’t already know you. Do this by shaking their hand and telling them your name and about yourself, the handshake is something that doesn’t happen very often anymore and is a good gesture to break the ice.

Now you can ask if they would give you permission to hunt.

And if you do get permission have a permission slip so they can sign it, and have the knowledge about the slip if they have any questions so they can be answered. After you have gotten permission ask them what they expect from you as far as when you can hunt and where to park and if they only want you to hunt say deer. Also ask if they would like any of the game you may harvest. Remember treat this the same as job interview and put your best foot forward and make the best impression you can. And most of all DON’T FORGET TO SAY THANK YOU.

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July and August to some would be no time to be thinking about hunting season. It would be time to be thinking about sitting around the pool or a cookout or vacation, not hunting. But I have found that both of these months are very valuable to deer hunters. As I wrote in an article before, now is the time to have mineral licks out for deer, so to help with health and growth of the deer in your area. But I have also found both of these months to be a great time to get that permission slip signed.

But before you knock on that first door and just say, HEY CAN I HUNT ON YOU. You need to think a little bit, on how you will present yourself and how you look and if you would be intruding on the property owner at this time. To start think about if you would be intruding, is the time you have chosen to knock on the door and ask to hunt be interrupting a meal, or to late in the evening or very early in the morning. And if it looks like the property owner is having a family event or has guest wait until another time to ask for

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Quality Assurance Opportunities Attention to all exhibitors, parents, and advisors, please make sure that you have met the requirements for 2010 Quality Assurance for the Brown County Fair. This is not the same as last year. We have a list of those who have met the requirements either by attending a Quality Assurance class or passed the written exam. Without meeting these requirements you will NOT be eligible to show at the 2010 Brown County Fair.

The last opportunity to take an exam will be Aug. 23 during the Small Animal Tag-In. The testing will be held at Georgetown High School from 6 - 8 p.m. For those who do not successfully pass the test, or those who simply want to take the class there will be one last opportunity on Thursday, Aug. 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Southern Hills Career Center. The class begins at 5:30 and will last for approximately an hour and a half. The class or test is an option for everyone 12 and over as of 1/1/10. For younger and first year members of any age, the class is required.

According to our list, there is still several that have not attended a class. We hope everyone can take care of meeting the requirements so everyone is eligible to show their project. It is never pleasant to have our youth unable to show the project because of not meeting requirements, so double check now.

Tobacco Update I want to make sure that I have the date correct. I have had some calls that the date was something different than what it actually is so please make note of the date of the tobacco field day. The date is Aug. 17, and this will be a one day event.

Since last week there have been some changes to the tobacco fields in some areas.

There continues to be NO KNOWN blue mold in Ohio or Kentucky. I have seen some other fields that have serious disease pressure with both black shank and fusarium wilt in the area. The biggest problem for some growers in the last week was the combination of heavy rain that ponded in fields and the following days that consisted of sunny conditions with temperatures above 90. This combination causes the plants to basically drown and scald down. Some plants are completely lost and some are stressed severely. Both cases cause significant yield loss for the grower. Most of the damaged crop is in the southern part of Brown Co. I know the heaviest of the rain was in the southern part of the Ohio Counties that border the Ohio River, but the reports indicate that it was even worse in Mason, Fleming and Lewis Counties in Kentucky.

As I write this on Monday morning, I am headed to the location of our sucker control demonstrations to assist the grower with the application of the different rates and prod-

DAVID DUGAN ucts for the field day in a few weeks. Following is more information about the field day.

I have several plots out throughout the area and will be doing a couple of field with Tobacco nights Specialists from the University of Kentucky. We have fertility trials, black shank variety trials and fusarium wilt trials out. We will visit those plots on the field tour. I also have plans for demonstration of different sucker control on three different varieties in light of the reduction in residue allowance for MH this year.

The date for this field day is August 17 and it will begin around 2 p.m. The tour is free to attend. It is being sponsored by Chemtura Chemical Company, however I need for you to call in and register so we have a count for refreshments. Call (937) 378-6716 for details.

This is a change from what I originally sent out, so make sure you have the correct day.

The way the tour will work be scheduled will permit dairy farmers the opportunity to

attend the early stops which will include a fertility trial, black shank trial and sucker control demonstration. For those who may be working off the farm we will have several stops after 5 p.m. We will see a sucker control demonstration, a fusarium wilt trial, a black shank trial and fertility trial. This is an opportunity to look at different varieties.

How they perform under certain disease pressure or sucker control treatments. Plan to attend, just call and register by noon on Aug. 16.

Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show Make sure to mark your calendar for the upcoming 2010 Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show held in Brown County. The event is held on the west side of Georgetown just off of SR 125 about 1 mile west of the Brown County Fairgrounds.

The dates for this year are Aug. 12 -15. If you would like to know more about the show check it out on the web at http://ovams.org or you may contact Jeff Smith, OVAMS President at (513) 734-6272.

Dates to Remember Aug. 12-15 - Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show in Georgetown Aug. 17 - Tobacco Field Day Aug. 26-29 - Ohio Tobacco Festival in Ripley

Farm Bureau contest asks farmers to show they care Want to see more positive videos about animal agriculture? You can help do something about it.

In response to numerous online videos that display animal agriculture in a negative light, the "Because I Care" video contest, coordinated by Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s (OFBF) Center for Food and Animal Issues, is encouraging farmers, ranchers and others to develop and submit their own videos that portray a positive and informative message about livestock farming.

“We typically hear that there are too many negative images about animal agriculture on the Internet, and that more positive images are needed,” said David White, OFBF’s senior director of issues management and the Animals for Life Foundation.

“This contest now allows individuals, county Farm Bureaus and agricultural youth organizations (4-H, FFA or Farm Bureau) to be proactive and share their messages directly with the public.”

Contestants are asked to submit a 90-second to 120second video of themselves and/or their organization showcasing how they best care for their animals.

Videos can be in one of three categories: • Individual

• County Farm Bureau • Youth Organization (4-H, FFA, or Farm Bureau) Contestants must also post their videos to YouTube.com.

Finalists will be awarded a $500 pre-paid gift card and be eligible for the $1,000 grand prize gift card. The grandprize winner will be selected by an online public vote.

Contestants may submit multiple videos, but only one video per contestant may be named a finalist.

The deadline to submit videos is Sept. 24.

For complete rules and details visit the contest page at http://bit.ly/BecauseICare.

Need a video camera?

Each of Ohio Farm Bureau’s organization directors have been provided with a flip video camera for use in their region of the state. Go to http://www.ofbf.org/counties to contact your county Farm Bureau for details on how to secure the use of one of these cameras for your contest entry.

Ohio Farm Bureau Federation is a grassroots organization of more than 235,000 member families. For more information, or to join, visit www.GrowWithFB.org.

OFBF can also be found at www.facebook.com/OhioFar mBureau and www.twitter.com/OhioFarmB ureau.

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LISW Eastgate/Mt. Orab (to include other locations as needed) Must be fully licensed as an “Independent Licensed Social Worker” by the state of Ohio. Training in family, pediatric and adult therapy highly desirable.

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

Asking $215,000 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 Dan (May also sell for less with fewer acres) SELLER FINANCING available, 5360 Murray Corner Rd., Fayetteville.

3br, 2ba brick ranch, .38 acre. Exit Realty First, Agent Suzanne Calkins 513-331-0187.

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3BR BRICK ranch for 888-486-5551 rent, Sardinia area, attached garage, nice yard, $850/mo., horses can be 403- MOBILE HOMES boarded at additional FOR SALE charge. 513-317-6904 or 513-317-6903.

2BR, 1BA, large mobile home outside Mt. Orab. remodeled.

COUNTY Completely ADAMS (Cherry Fork Area), 2br, One acre tree-lined lot.

1ba, in town, nice back Heated garage, stone washer, dryer, firepit w/picnic area. All yard, $475/mo. plus deposit, no appliances stay. Covered front deck, enclosed rear pets! 513-312-7631. porch, central air, $46,000. 937-217-1101.

HAMERSVILLE, 3BR, 1ba, C/A, W/D, micro- 405 - LOTS & ACREAGE wave, range, fridge, NO BEAUTIFUL references, PETS, $695/mo. plus deposit.

50ACRES or 937-392-6052 W/large rock lined 513-734-4460. creek & woods, great for hunting or farming.

HOUSE FOR RENT More or less 2 - bedrooms, 1 bath acreage available.

W/D Hookup Bethel New Hope Rd. Convenient Location in 1-mile from Bethel Village Clermont County line, $500/mo., Western Brown but 1/mo. deposit close enough for Fenced Backyard Bethel.

Call 513-313-2247

LYTLE TRACE Apartments, Williamsburg, OH. Unfurnished, age 62+, 1br, secure building, utilities included, rent subsidized, laundry room, community room, library, SARDINIA - 3br, 1ba, cozy living.

Call single garage, 2-acres, BATAVIA: 2BR, 513-724-3358. newer ranch next to horse $500/MO., $250 deposit, farm, all appliances inquiet family friendly, carcluding washer/dryer inpeted, central a/c, eat-in cluded, $695/$695. equipped kitchen, laun937-444-1038.

MT. ORAB dry. Off-street parking.

513-561-4014.

Candlelight Apartments 307 - MOBILE HOMES 2br Townhouse FOR RENT BETHEL 2BR, Starts at $565.00 EQUIPPED kitchen, no 2BR MOBILE home for steps. NO PETS! Availrent on private lot on Visit our website: able immediately. dead-end road. Located briarcreekproperties.com 513-724-7991, between Mt. Orab & 513-724-6017, or call 513-532-5291 or Georgetown, Mt. Orab 513-307-4079.

937-515-3092 School District, $500/mo., $500/dep. Call FAYETTEVILLE - 2br, MT. ORAB - 2br, 1ba, 513-616-8851.

1ba, equipped kitchen, $575/mo., $575/dep., W/D hookup, nice spa- w/washer/dryer, stove, re3BR MOBILE Home on cious yard, no pets, frigerator, please! $575/mo. includes water/sewer/garbage in- 3.5 acres. 2-car oversize water & trash, deposit re- cluded. Also brand new, barn, WB schools, $625 + $625 deposit. Trash paid, quired. 513-875-3308. $600/mo. w/cathedral ready Sept.

1st. ceilings. 513-504-3368 or 937-392-1458.

513-616-6817.

FELICITY GARRISON PLACE SENIOR MT. ORAB - 2br apart- GEORGETOWN - 2br, mobile home, APARTMENTS ment, 1st floor, $425/mo., 2ba 62 & OVER $450/dep., no pets. $435/mo. 937-378-4706 or 937-378-2400.

Rent Subsidized 937-444-2689.

Free Utilities 308-OFFICE/BUSINESS Secure Bldg.

MT. ORAB, 2br, 1.5ba SPACE FOR RENT On-site laundry townhouse, equipped Pets allowed kitchen, 1/yr. lease, $470 UPTOWN BUILDING, 513-876-3590 plus utilities, $470/de- prime location, 2000sq.

TTY 800-750-0750 posit, no pets, good ft., great for retail or ofspace.

Call credit, reference check re- fice 937-205-1678 for details. quired. 937-442-3275.

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

COOL BREEZES compacts, help for the home & ranch owner, tractors for rent or hire, bush hogging, mowing, grading, backhoe work, landscaping, rent by the hour, meter or pay only for hours used. Call Mike at 937-515-0947. Also wood splitter for rent, $35 for the day.

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

INDIAN ARTIFACTS, old indian beadwork, Navajo rugs, antique knives, FOR swords, old guns and esOPENINGS AGES tates. One call, buys it all CHILDCARE 0-12YRS. Full-time or 937-695-0755 evenings. part-time at 9471 Kendall Rd., Winchester, TOP DOLLAR Paid: Ashridge area, Eastern Furniture, jewelry, gold, School District, meals & silver, antiques, games, snacks provided, reason- game systems, DVD’s, able rates, references records, appliances. Alanything. available. Call Susanne at most or 937-378-1819 937-695-0961.

513-348-5870.

504 - BUSINESS SERVICES JOHN’S GENERAL MAINTENANCE Mowing, field planting, gravel/dirt, fencing, plumbing, backhoe work, equipment/general repairs, home clean-up inside/outside.

937-444-2694

600 - FURNITURE FOR SALE - Sofa & love seat, excellent condition, not sat on very much, for looks only, custom made by Bushline Corp. Cream background w/light blue flower pattern, beautiful, must see, asking $300/firm. Paid over $2000 few years ago. 513-876-3403.

604 - MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS YAMAHA YPG-625 Digital Grand Piano in new condition. It has over 500 sounds & instruments installed, has weighted hammer keyboard to simulate an acoustic piano, 88-keys, 6-track recorder, USB port, installed songs, lessons, integrated wood stand, etc. it even has a built-in piano lesson module! Call or text 513-477-2002, $550.00.

GOT LAND? $300/down 606 - FARM buys 1-66 acres, Fleming MERCHANDISE County Kentucky. Cheap TOBACCO RAIL as $2000 per acre, home, wagon, $600. Hay, 2nd hunting. 937-695-9997. cutting Alfalfa Orchard grass, square bales, 409 - LAND FOR RENT $4.50/bale.

MOBILE HOME lot for 937-373-3531. rent or sale. 1 acre lot to place your home on. Lo- 608 - FARM PRODUCE cated in the country be- HAY 4X5 Timothy/Clotween Mt. Orab and Sar- ver Grass, can deliver, dinia. $300/mo. to rent or $20/ea. 937-515-9734. $35,000 to buy, has sand filter septic system. Call HAY FOR sale 513-616-8851. $3.50/bale. Clean square bales.

(513)876-3403.

501-CHILD CARE No delivery.

CHILD CARE services in my Mt. Orab home, flexible hours from HAY FOR sale square Mon.-Fri. for all ages, full bales Timothy and Orgrass mix. or part-time. chard $2.50/bale. Round bales 513-312-8778 anytime. available also.

937-205-0275.

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE, M-F, full time or before & after school, WBS, 20+ years experience, great references, meals, activities, fenced yard. 937-515-9654.

612 - SPORTING GOODS

BRAND NEW 2010 Stealth Speed Senior League baseball bat. Still in plastic wrapper & has never been hit. This is a big barrell bat that measures 2-5/8” diameter & has a 10-drop ratio (30” long, 20 ounces). This bat 506 - CLEANING retails for $299. $150.00.

Call or text RESIDENTIAL CLEANING or just 513-477-2002. needing some spring 613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES cleaning, great rates, and AKC REGISTERED even better references.

Call for a quote, or for Toy Rat Terriers, 3-femore information. males, 2-males, Saddle Back Tri Color, Sire & 513-255-4342.

Dam on premises, born Feb. 28th. Need homes WHITE GLOVE Clean- now, $150/ea. w/regising Service. Residential tered papers. or commercial cleaning, 513-575-0671. references available, exreasonable perienced, BORDER COLLIE puprates, exceptional quality. pies, full blooded, Call 937-515-1407.

6-males, 3-females, mom & dad on farm. Born June 507 - SEWING $175.

16th, & ALTERATIONS or 937-392-1458 For all your sewing needs 937-213-2206. for you, your family and your home. Call 937-444- FOR SALE - Great 4276. Reasonable rates, Pyrenees puppies, 8wks. expert service. old, $100. 513-628-0081.

HAY YEAR-ROUND square/round, delivered or pick up, lower price directly picked up from field, same day baled.

937-444-2694.

GERMAN SHEPHERD pups, AKC, POP, black & tan, black & silver, dew claws removed, wormed, 1st shots, 2-males, 5-females, $350/males, $400/females.

937-444-2280. To see pictures visit: http://www. mnmgsdleimberger. blogspot.com/

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GERMAN SHORT Hair Pointer ready to go, 8-6 five liver, four liver blue tick, excellent hunting breed, taking reserves.

Call us at 937-515-4074.

PUPPY RESCUE cepting litters, pickup, Non-kill. In ness for 15 years.

513-885-9943.

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614 - HORSES/LIVESTOCK 2-3 YR old goats; Purebred Nubian Does w/Nubian Doelings at side. 2 yr old Doe Bred to Freshen in June. Yearling Doe open, born June 11, 2006.

Call after 5pm for prices.

Interested calls only, please.

Call 937-764-1260.

STABLE BEDDING in bulk, we deliver, call for price at 937-515-9734.

VERY NICE registered Nubian Does, ages 1-5yrs. old, asking $150-$200, contact Linda at Raspberry Run Farm.

937-549-4263

615 - MISC. FOR SALE BEAUTIFUL WHITE Maggie Sottero wedding gown, size 8, never worn, $800 OBO Also, Chapel length veil never worn, $75 OBO For more information call:

937-515-2692

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FORD PARTS, motors, transmission. For sale, lumber from 1830’s home, oak, all parts.

937-289-1040.

HUGE GARAGE Sale 5230 Upper 5 Mile E. Rd. Aug. 5th, 6th, 7th.

Clothes, infant to adult, women’s large sizes, articles for school & college, book cases, toys, Barbie & Ken dolls & their clothes, sets of glasses & sets of dishes, Home Interior pictures & other pictures, lamps, a lot of new items.

WASHER & Dryer Hotpoint top loader washer water saver, Whirlpool dryer, both white like new, $375 for pair OBO. or 937-213-2060 937-444-1005.

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LOST - Cell phone, Mt. Orab. LG EnVey Touch w/red protective case.

Service is suspended so it is of no use to anyone, but it has all my pictures & contacts in it & I really need it. Even if it is broken or has gotten wet, I still would like it returned. $20 reward to anyone that returns it w/all parts including memory card. You can call me to get reward or turn it into any verizon wireless center if you don’t care about the reTeresa ward.

513-475-3306 or 937-444-0117.

LOST - Dog last seen June 6th in Bloomrose Rd. area, male Lab/Collie mix, about 5yrs. old, Goldish/Black. Call Chris 513-846-6186 or 937-444-1143.

804 - AUTOS WANTED BIG JIM’S JUNK CAR REMOVAL (513) 304-2280

MOVING SALE, Aug. 7th & 8th, 9-5pm, 1562 Nixon Rd., Williamsburg, 1st street on left past Rt. 32 Church of Christ. 2-refrigerators, 1-side-by-side w/ice maker, cooktop stove, deep freeze, washer/dryer, roto-tiller, power washer, recliner sofa, Craftmatic twin size bed, other furniture, assorted items.

YARD/BAKE SALE, 18799 sr 68, Fayetteville, Fri., Aug. 6th, 9-6pm, Sat., Aug. 7th, 9-4pm.

Children’s, men’s, women’s clothes, all sizes, shoes, antiques, leaf blower, games, misc. All proceeds to purchase a car for a Missionary.

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GARAGE SALE, rain or shine, Aug. 5th, 6th, 7th, 9am. Baby items, antiques, Boyds, Longaberger, furniture, pool cover, clothes & many other items. 154 Liming Farm/Beacon Hill Dr.

I Pay CASH for Junk Car’s, Trucks & Vans!!

807 - TRUCKS FOR SALE 1994 CHEVY Truck Club Cab, 4x4, radio-tape, Burgundy & gray, cloth interior red, $2,900.00.

198K/miles, Call 513-734-7535.

808 - AUTOS FOR SALE 1930’S-PRESENT

MARK WANTS running, wrecked, dead cars and trucks.

Now paying $150 - $400/cash for complete vehicles.

FREE TOW! 937-446-3021 or 513-739-0774 JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650

901-SALES 3-FAMILY YARD Sale, Fri., Aug. 6th,- Sun., Aug. 8th from 10am-6pm. New & used DVDs and Blurays, X-Box 360 & accessories, Vera Bradley, electronics, toy box, games, housewares, clothing & much more. 3564 West Upper Five Mile Rd., Mt. Orab. Three hundred feet off Rt. 68.

FIRST TIME Yard Sale.

Sat., Aug. 7th, 9am.

Home Interior products, household, new generator, DeWalt Framing Nailer-used once, misc. other tools, bush hog, grader blade for small tractor. 2837 Beechgrove Rd., Georgetown, rain or shine.

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LARGE GARAGE Sale - Aug. 5th, 6th, 7th.

(Seesholtz/Bertram) LOTS of nice boys infant-12mos. & girls infant-4t clothing, like new.

Toys, games, variety of baby items, bedding, adult clothing, coats, formals, suits, household items, microwaves, patio furniture, tools & much more. Yamaha R6 Sports Bike, John Deere 850 w/finished mower & 2002 S-10 pickup truck. Located 2mi. from UDF in Georgetown south on Old US 68 on the right.

GARAGE SALE - two retired elementary teachers - lots of school stuff, other misc. items, 208 S. High (Rt. 68), Mt. Orab, Aug. 5th & 6th, 10-5pm, Aug. 7th, 10-4pm.

513-519-5202.

GARAGE SALE: ONE DAY ONLY! Fri., Aug. 6th, 13787 Corboy Rd., Sardinia, west of Rt. 32 Rest Area, 6mi. east Mt. Orab, 8am-4pm. Furniture, rolling pins, sewing machine, piano, cookware, Longaberger baskets, pottery, Vera Bradley, craft supplies. Come check us out! Too much to list!! One Day!

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MITSUBISHI DIGITAL Projection TV, widescreen picture format =62” screen, HDTV 1080 integrated, 2-piece assembly, 320+ pounds, 4yrs. old, $1500.00.

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1219866- Western Brown Schools Better then new! 3BD, 2BA. Beautiful story and half on/public water & sewer.

Grand covered front & back porch. Shiney hdwd flrs in LR, DR & kitchen. Upstairs bdrms have massive built-in storage.

Ceramic master bath totally renovated in '08. $129,900

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1223464 - Georgetown - Newer windows, furnace & renovated kitchen. Hdwd flrs. thru-out. Fresh paint in most rooms. Huge walk-in pantry, covered front porch. Public water & sewer. $44,900

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1220565- Georgetown- Beauty with a breath-taking view! 4BD, 2BA, with Large Den. Stunning hardwood flrs in main living area. Open floor plan. Wooden counter bar in spacious kit. 20x12 deck off of kit/dining area. Stone sidewalks. MBR suite has a huge walk-in closet. Over 2000 SF. $89,900

1214718 - Western Brown Schools Beautiful coined corner brick ranch on a slightly rolling 5 ac.tract. 3BD, 2BA, Cathedral ceilings, wbfp, walk-out from DR to spacious deck, family rm. Split floor plan MBR suite w/walk-in closet. Prof. landscaped. Black top drive, 32x24 det workshop. $165,000

Western Brown Schools - Look no longer.

Solid Stick Built Town Property on public sewer. Corner Location, Large Rooms.

Arched Doorways, Updated Bath, Good Condition. Fenched Back yard. Triple Lot Two Bedroom! $49,900

1211877- Russellville- Private setting for this unique retreat. 3BD, 3 Full Bath.

Cathedral-Vaulted ceilings, Dbl. sided fireplace w/a 3rd one in Fam. Rm., 2nd flr Br w/deck for separate entry, Att. 2 car garage, barn,inground pool (gated), rolling acreage. Truly a nature getaway! $239,000

1226919 - Mt. Orab - 3BD on 1/2 Acre Lot that is beautifully landscaped. Updated and affordable, low maintence home located at the edge of the Beacon Hill sub-divison. Brand New Furnance and A/C Absolutely ready to move into. An inground pool. Storage shed for your mower. $149,900

Williamsburg - 2 BR home with fully equipped Kitchen and Laundry. Built-in knotty pine bookcases in the dining room area.

Looking to down size, this is it! Ready to move in. Established driveway. Shed.

Public water and sewer. Mature shade. $49,900

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1221686 - Georgetown- Beautiful curb appeal for this custom quad level home. 4 possible 5 BD, 2BA. Full brick. Glass walled DR overlooking inground pool. Inside Sauna off FR. 3 stall barn w/tack room, water & loafing shed. The vinyl fenced pasture seals the deal!

All appliances stay. $239,900

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1227072- Winchester- Solid home on public water & sewer. 3BD, 1.5BA. Brand new roof. This home has been well cared for. Attached 1 car garage is finished w/opener. 20x34, 2 car garage oversized.

Nicely landscaped. $89,900

1226182 - Western Brown Schools - Solid 6 yr. old Contemporary w/vaulted, 4 BD, 2 BA, soaring ceilings, hdwd flrs, split flr.plan, MBR suite, covered front & back porch, bonus rm.Open foyer 24x56 bldg. w/concrete flr. 5 ac. Beautiful setting. $219,900

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P 1208772- Mt. Orab - Come enjoy your peaceful new home. 3 Bedroom, 2 full bath ranch on 1+ acre near Lake Grant. 1 car detached garage. Large wood deck. $94,900! Call Christy Today at 513-3171313.

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1180019- Georgetown - Fantastic positive cash flow! Duplex in good condition. 1 & 2 bdrm. units. Fully equipped washer, dryer hook-ups in both units. Great location. Huge walk in attic. $39,900

1229943- Georgetown - Great location.

Minutes to Georgetown, Sardinia & Mt.Orab.

Beautiful hdwd flooring, wbfp, kitchen w/island, huge mbr. suite, back side of property is creeklined. Priced to sell! $79,900. Call Dominic Today!

1123757- Four family Apt. bldg. located two blocks off of SR 52. All units have been totally renovated. Each unit has 2BD and a laundry area available. Each apt. is separately metered. 4000 plus SF. Bldg and units are in mint condition. PLEASE, ONLY PREAPPROVED BUYERS. $147,500

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1201948 - Williamsburg - 27.5 acres located min. from Williamsburg, Mt. Orab and Batavia. Stocked pond w/newer dock, woods and an income producer. Driveway installed. If you are looking for a beautiful bldg. lot, look no more. $99,900

1228760 - Georgetown - 30 ACRES to be divided off of a 49 acre tract. Beautifully rolls. Can be sub-divided w/plenty road frontage. In an area of nice farms. 64X32 tobacco barn. $119,900

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GEORGETOWN- ATTRACTIVE 67 ACRE FARMGorgeous panoramic views! Impressive 7 year old home w/full basement, 2 car attached garage, huge two story great room, many windows, custom built cabinetry & entertainment center. 3 Bedrooms & 2.5 Bathrooms. Home is beautifully appointed. Large rear deck. 6 Outbuildings. Some larger in good condition. Private setting. Wonderful sunset. Much, much more! Asking $385,000.

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CHARMING COUNTRY HOME on 3.35 acres. 3 Bedrooms. 2 Baths. Eat-in kitchen, living room w/wood stove. Dining room/family room. Newer gas furnace & AC. Insulated vinyl windows + many other recent improvements. Nice size pond. Mature shade.

Asking $93,500.

THIS PROPERTY could be your primary home or weekend getaway. 2 Bedrooms. 2 Bathrooms.

Oversized 20x45 detached garage w/finished multi purpose room. Private setting across from Straight Creek & Ohio River. $59,000.

Check Us Out On the Web at FARM - 35.69 Acres near State Route 32. Very nice 1632 SF (Per CH) 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Newer addition includes family room w/cathedral ceiling & wood stove & a large mud room w/sink & shower.

House has newer dimensional shingle roof. Also has deck, porch & patio. Attractive lake w/dock & mature shade. 3 Metal buildings: 36x26 garage, 36x36 workshop & 42x48 livestock barn. Asking $214,000.

YOU KNOW THE EXPRESSION- buy one get the second 1/2 off! Two homes- a stick built 1 story 3 bedroom and a 1 bedroom mobile home. Each has central heat & public utilities. There is a garage and 2 driveways. Located on a dead end street. Asking $37,500.

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OPEN & SPACIOUS STICK-BUILT HOME FOR SALE IN MT. ORAB Get ready to move!! 4 Bedroom 2 Bath stick-built home in a quiet neighborhood. Completely Remodeled! Large living room and beautiful Kitchen! All new stainless steel appliances, new furnace and A/C. Freshly painted and new carpet throughout. 2 car attached garage. Won’t last long!! 2 minutes from St. Rt. 32 a definite MUST SEE!! Immediate Occupancy Available!!

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Only $109,900

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GEORGETOWN VILLAGE - Brick ranch on .390 acre lot. 3 Bedrooms. 2 Baths. 2 Car attached garage.

Electric FA w/airconditioning. Convenient location.

Kitchen appliances stay. Possible short sale. Asking $129,900.

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 davidsamcropper@hookrealestate.com

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20,932 / $321mo.* $ 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis GS Smokestone, 30,000 Miles . . . . . . .$14,932 / 220mo.* 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 ..................................................................$11,932 2006 F-250 XLT Reg Cab Only 14k Miles ...................................................$19,932 2002 Ford Escape XLT 4x4 .................................................................................$9,932 $ 2008 Ford F-250 Super Cab XLT 4x4, Diesel, 1 Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,932 / 523mo.* $ 2007 Ford Edge SEL plus All Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,932 / 338mo.* $ 2007 Ford Sport Trac XLT V8, 4x4, Moonroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23,932 / 371mo.* $ 2006 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Lariat Diesel, 4x4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,932 / 523mo.* $ 2005 Ford Ranger Sport Super Cab 6 cyl., 5 speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,932 / 170mo.* $ 2005 Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab Z-71 Leather, Loaded . . . . . . .$17,932 / 270mo.* $ 2007 Jeep Liberty 4x4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,932 / 237mo.* $ 2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,932 / 220mo.* $ 2007 Chevrolet Silverado LS Crew Cab, 4x4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23,932 / 371mo.* 2007 Ford F-150 STX 4x4, Flareside

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