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Dinner set to raise money for veteran memorial
American Legion Post 367 and VFW Post 2734 will be hosting a dinner to raise money for a memorial plaque in honor of Pfc. Thomas Glen De Fosse on Saturday, August 23, 2014 from 4 to 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 367 located in Ripley. Dinner price will be $8.00 for Adults and $4.00 for Children under 12. The menu includes Pulled Pork, Potatoes, Beans and Dessert. For more information call Post 367 at (937) 392-1586. Pfc. Thomas Glen De Fosse was the only serviceman to be killed in action in Vietnam from Ripley.
with everyone. We are still in need of donations to the Cemetery Fence Fund. You may mail donations to Shirley Guillermin at 553 Bells Run Rd. Sardinia, Oh., 45171 or to Mary Alice Ellis at 7567 TriCounty Hwy. Sardinia, Oh., 45171. These donations are tax deductible. You are welcome to come to any of our meetings and bring any historical information or just to hear what others have brought to share. Our next meeting is at Maddy’s in Sardinia at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 18. Beginning September 8 we will begin our original meeting times with the first, second and third Monday at The Perk’s and the fourth Monday at Maddy’s. If you have questions you may call Mary Smith at 937446-2465 or Patsy Albert at 937-446-2129. We appreciate all the information that we have received about the history of Sardinia, the information is very interesting and helpful to getting history of Sardinia together.
ABCAP Senior menu
Following is the ABCAP Senior Nutrition menu. Monday, August 18: Beef Pot Roast, Potatoes, Carrots, Juice, Vanilla Pudding, Bread/Margarine, and Milk Tuesday, August 19: Pork, Brussels Sprouts, Hot Applesauce, Pears, Bread/Margarine, and Milk Wednesday, August 20: Taco Salad, Salsa, Tortilla Chips, Peaches, and Milk. Thursday, August 21: Baked Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Banana, Roll/Margarine, and Milk. Friday, August 22: Cheeseburger on Bun, Lettuce/Tomato/Onion, Baked Beans, Broccoli, Sliced Apples, and Milk.
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Go with me to the book of John. After Jesus was crucified, after He was buried, after He was resurrected from the dead, the disciples were discouraged. They did not know that Jesus was really alive; in fact, they did not believe He was alive. They were depressed and discouraged and Peter was ready to call it quits. Verse 3 of chapter 21 tells us: “Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee...” Fishing was Peter’s occupation before he left it to follow Jesus. When he said that he was going back to fishing the others followed his lead. People are like sheep; they follow the leader and Peter was a natural leader. When Jesus had met Peter 3 years prior to this time, He told Peter in Matthew 4:19: “...Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” So Peter was supposed to be a fisher of men, not fish. However, as soon as he thought that Jesus was dead, he reverted back to being a fisherman of fish. Instead of going forward he went back to what he was supposed to have left. Well, they fished all night and according to verse 3 of John 21 they caught nothing. Now look at verses 4-5: “But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No.” You might wonder why they hadn’t caught anything. It was because they were doing something that they were not supposed to be doing. They were on the wrong tract just like many people are today. Their job was to tell other people about Jesus and Peter and the others who followed him were not doing that. But now watch what happens when they do what Jesus tells them to do. Verse 6: “And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find...” They did what He said and look at the results in verse 11: “Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken.” Then Jesus invites them to a fish fry. Verse 12: “Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him,
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cial election, which will take place at the Annual Meeting and Banquet scheduled for Monday, October 27, 2014 at the Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, Georgetown. The evening begins with the election at 6 p.m. and dinner following at 7 p.m. Additional information about the election, banquet and meeting may be obtained by calling the Brown County SWCD office at 937-378-4424.
OBITUARIES Art "Bubbin" Butler, 60
Clarence Cook, 92
Art "Bubbin" Butler, 60, of Williamsburg, OH., passed away Monday, August 4, 2014. ‘Bubbin’ was born on March 26, 1954. He loved dirt track racing. He was the beloved father of Leah (Eddie) Sisney of Colerain, OH., Joseph (Tracey Prewitt) Butler of Williamsburg, Shawn (Denise) Butler of Tampa, FL, Jason (Marcia) Butler of Nicholasville, KY and AJ (Stacey O'Moore) Butler of Cincinnati, OH; caring grandfather of six grandchildren; dear brother of four sisters and three brothers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jennifer Butler and his parents, Dudley Eugene and Frankie Elizabeth Butler. Memorial services were held Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Megie Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be directed to the Living Church of Five Mile. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Clarence Cook, 92, a resident of Georgetown and Bethel, Oh., passed away July 12, 2014. He was the loving husband of Faye M. Cook (nee Douglas), beloved father of E.J. Cook (Debbie), Rene Love, Bobby Cook (Sheila), Fred Cook, Garry Cook (Denise), Danny Cook, Debbie Harrison (Mike) and the late Lorie Cook. Also survived by 28 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, 2 great, great-grandchildren, 4 brothers and 1 sister. Preceded in death by 6 brothers and 1 sister. Services were held at Bethel Pentecostal Church, 2738 Ohio Pike in Bethel. Interment with military honors at Tate Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to Bethel Pentecostal Church. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia, served the family.
Rita Marie Planck, 62 Rita Marie Planck, 62 of Georgetown, Oh., died Sunday, August 10, 2014. She was a homemaker and a member of the St. George Catholic Church in Georgetown, Ohio. Rita was born March 10, 1952 in Maysville, Ky., the daughter of the late Richard and Juanita (McDaniel) Geschwind. Mrs. Planck is survived by her husband of 46 years, Darryl Planck, whom she married July 5, 1968; one daughter – Christy Colliver and husband Kelly of Georgetown, two sons – Jason and Clinton Planck both of Georgetown, two grandsons – Owen Lee Plank and Wesley Craig; two brothers – David Geschwind and wife Jan of Lake Waynoka, and BJ Geschwind of Georgetown, and one sister – Donna Downing and husband Jerry of Georgetown. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, August 14, 2014 at the St. George Catholic Church in Georgetown, where Rev. Dohrman Byers will be the celebrant. Visitation will be from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown. Interment will be in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society, 4370 Glendale-Milford Road, Blue Ash, Ohio 45242 The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
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Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.” So here was Jesus dining with them with His nail scarred hands! He had already died on the cross for our sins, was buried, and rose again. John 3:16 states: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” He died not only for these disciples but for the whole world, for you and for me. Now once again He was showing them that He was alive, and furthermore, He is still alive today. Verse 14: “This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.” And they still did not understand it! You know, sometimes it takes us a long time to understand what God wants us to understand! When we think we understand, we still might not have it straight! We need to get it straight! Watch what Jesus says to Peter in verse 15: “...Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these?...” It was not a complicated question. It was a simple question: Peter do you love me more than these fish? And Peter said: “...Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee...” Jesus said feed my sheep. The lambs are the children and the sheep are us adults. Jesus asked Peter the same question for the third time. Peter answered the same and Jesus said again: “...Feed my sheep.” It took awhile for Peter to get the point. When Jesus said: “Simon son of Jonas...” Jesus was using Peter’s full name. He wanted his attention: Peter do what you are supposed to be doing! It is alright to love to go fishing, but, do not let anything take the place of the love of God! God should come first in our lives and we should be doing the job we are supposed to be doing!
ination forms are available at the district office for interested residents. Potential candidates need to secure at least ten signatures from residents and/or landowners from the county and submit the petition to the Brown County SWCD office (706 South Main Street, Georgetown OH 45121) by the close of business on September 22, 2014. Candidates meeting the eligibility requirements and deadline will be listed on the ballot for the spe-
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The Sardinia Historical Society meeting Monday, Aug. 4 was held at The Perk’s in Sardinia. There was a lot of information brought in about the Underground Railroad and the activities that happened around Sardinia. There was an article in the National Geographic about the Underground Railroad and how it worked. There was an article telling of Harriet Beecher Stowe spending a week in Sardinia at the Hotel. We had a very interesting meeting hearing of so many things about the Railroad. The Society is planning another Open House showing historical items at the Sardinia Methodist Church on Thursday, September 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. If you have any items that you would like to share with everyone please bring them out and share these with everyone. There will be light refreshments provided. If anyone has pictures of the past about Sardinia and especially pictures of Grand Marshalls of the past or Veterans of the area we would love for you to share these
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Anna Lee Popham Henson, 95 Anna Lee Popham Henson, 95, Hamersville, Oh., died on Friday, August 8, 2014. She was the wife of the late: Clyde O. Henson. She is survived by her son: George David (Deboria) HensonEastgate, 6 daughters: Jennie (the late Bruce) BarrettHamersville, Clyda Ruth (Richard) Lail-Felicity, Nella Joyce McKinzie Wilson (Bob Wilson)-Sardinia, Mary Lou (the late Charles) Metheney-Clinton, Tennessee, Donna Lucille (Ray) Baker-Hamersville, and Rebecca Diane (Vernon) Long-Mt. Orab. 20 Grandchildren. 48 Great-Grandchildren. 2 Great-Great-Grandsons. Numerous Step-Grandchildren, Step-Great-Grandchildren, Step-Great-Great-Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews and other family. 69 year member of the Felicity Church of the Nazarene. Funeral Services will be at the Felicity Church of the Nazarene, Light and Union St, Felicity, on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Gary Zornes officiating. Visitation will also be at the church, on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be at the Tate Township Cemetery, Bethel, Ohio. Memorials may be made to: Felicity Church of the Nazarene, PO Box 86, Felicity, Ohio 45120. The Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, Felicity, served the family.
Patrick “Art” Kehoe, 83 Patrick “Art” Kehoe, 83 of Georgetown, Oh., died Monday, August 11, 2014. He was retired from Sears Company in Canada and a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church in Bethel, and the Brown County Senior Citizens Club. He was born October 24, 1930 in Perth, Ontario, Canada the son of the late Patrick H. and Theresa A. (Lee) Kehoe and became a U.S. Citizen July 29, 1999 in Tampa, Flor. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters – Gladys and Dorothy Kehoe. Mr. Kehoe is survived by two brothers and sisters-inlaw – Henry “Hank” and Marian Mayhall of Georgetown, and Jay and Carole Hollman of Eastgate, and several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 14, 2014 at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Bethel where Rev. Martin Bachman will be the Celebrant. There will be no visitation. Interment will be in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Withamsville. If desired, memorial contributions may be made it the NKY Capernaum Ministry for Special Needs Young Adults, 8394 Juniper Court, Florence, Kentucky 41042. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
Faith Maria Pickens, 8 Faith Maria Pickens, 8, died on Tuesday, August 5, 2014. She was born in Ormond Beach, Florida on April 9, 2006, attended Pulaski Elementary School and Richland Elementary School, loved horses, riding in the Gator and cleaning corn, loved attending church, she touched and brightened many lives and loved by all. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2014, at 10 a.m. at the Fairview Church of Christ with burial to follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Survivors are: Father, Joe Pickens of Pulaski, TN , biological mother, Dawn Snyder of Holly Hill, FL, caring mothers, Grace Graves and Shannon Rogers and helping father Bruce Rogers of Pulaski, TN, brothers, Joey Pickens of Daytona Beach, FL, Michael Allen Pickens of Ft. Lauderdale, FL , Austin Pickens and Jeffrey Pickens both of Orlando, FL, sisters, Nancy Pickens, Morgan Costa both of Daytona Beach, FL, Lexie Pugh of Fredrick, Maryland. Adopted sisters, Emily Adams and Megan Rogers both of Pulaski, TN, uncle, Billy Pickens of West Virginia, grandparents, Bobby & Ann White, Dee Dee Costa, Claude & Karen Ayres. The Carr & Erwin Funeral Home, Pulaski, TN., served the family.
Virginia Katherine (nee Goslin) Flynn, 83 Betty Jean Purdy, 91 of Cincinnati, formerly of Buford, died Sunday, August 10, 2014. She was born December 5, 1922 near Buford, the daughter of the late James Everett and Callie Ruth Landen Gossett. Mrs. Purdy was a homemaker and a member of the Buford Church of Christ and the Ladies Aid. She is survived by two children, Charlotte Knabb of Cincinnati and James Daryll (Judy) Purdy of Buford, five grandchildren, Bryan (Joann) Purdy of Florida, Kristen (John) Wylie of Lynchburg, Mark (Jennifer) Knabb of Batavia, Gregory (Lisa) Knabb of Cincinnati, Stacey Knabb of Louisville and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Millard Paul Purdy on May 5, 1997 and her grandson, Matthew Kirk Purdy. Graveside services will be held 12:45 p.m. Thursday, August 14, 2014 at the Buford Cemetery. Leo Kuhn will officiate. Friends may call on Thursday from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Davis-Turner Funeral Home in Lynchburg. The Davis-Turner Funeral Home, Lynchburg, served the family.
John Charles Speed, 78 John Charles Speed, 78 of Ripley, Oh., died Friday, August 8, 2014. He was retired from General Motors. He was also a member of St. Michael Church in Ripley and the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Speed was born December 8, 1935 in St. Bernard, Oh., the son of the late Thomas B. and Marie C. (Meyer) Speed. He was also preceded in death by his first wife – Marilyn J. Speed; one sister – Ruth Willer; two brothers – Thomas and Mick Speed; one stepdaughter – Laura Moffett and one step grandson – Anthony Yockey. Mr. Speed is survived by his loving wife of twenty nine years – Marianne (Trapp) Speed; five children – Stephanie Bishop of Mt. Orab, Mark Speed and wife Kandice of Beavercreek, Oh., Kerry Speed and wife Karen of Melbourne, Flor., Kristie Scheek of Kingman, Ariz. and Jennifer Krack and husband Randy of Miamisburg, Oh.; seven step children – Pat McMahon and wife Pam of Cincinnati, Julie Blackburn of Ripley, Rick Blackburn of Cincinnati, Michael Blackburn of Ripley, Brian Blackburn of Ripley, Chad Blackburn of Ripley, and Carrie Sprague and husband Joey of Cincinnati, eighteen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one sister – Eileen Fiebig of Maineville, and one brother – Don Speed of Fairfield, Oh. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Ripley, where Rev. Dohrman Byers will be the Celebrant. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley. If desired, memorial donations may be made to; The St. Michael St. Vincent DePaul Society, 16 N. 4th Street Ripley, Ohio 45167. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.
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