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Audit costs Scott Twp. over 18K BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press An audit of Scott Township was completed last week by the Auditor of State’s Office. The audit cost the township over $18,000, with the state charging a $6000 audit fee and billing the township over $12,000 more for the forensic accounting reconstruction effort. Scott Township Board of Trustees President Dale Anderson said that while the reconstruction bill is a big expense, it would not pose any difficulty to the township. “Our township is on solid financial footing and we will

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get through this in the short term and the long term just

fine”, Anderson said. Scott Township’s annual appropriations resolution, filed in February with Brown County Auditor Doug Green, shows $479, 182.17 as the grand total of all funds and listed $53,032.27 in the General Fund. The state auditor’s office has spent the past seven months reconstructing the books for the township after the records were turned over to the state in February by Scott Township trustees. The records were turned over to the Auditor of State’s Local Government Section for reconstruction after the township was listed as “unauditable” in November and given 90 days to correct the

records. The township chose to have the state reconstruct the records. Anderson said the township has provided the State Auditor’s office a response to the audit, including a plan detailing efforts undertaken by the township to prevent a recurrence of the accounting issues. “One of the things we have done is to have all township mail sent to a post office box so more than one person is aware when checks or other mail are received”, Anderson said. “Half the battle is knowing about things and dealing with them within deadlines or before they become a problem.”

The audit had not been released to the public by the Auditor of State’s office at press time. Once the audit is made public, Scott Township will be removed from “unauditable” status. Because of the condition of those records, a former Fiscal Officer for Scott Township is facing criminal charges for Dereliction of Duty. Randall Hanselman was arrested August 11. He is accused of not properly maintaining the fiscal records of the township between March, 1, 2010 and March 31, 2012. Hanselman was replaced by Joni Wallace as Scott Township Fiscal Officer on

April 1, 2012. Anderson said Wallace’s help since her election has been invaluable. “Joni has been very helpful in helping us deal with this situation”, he said. In a Probable Cause Affidavit filed in May with Brown County Municipal Court, Anderson wrote that Hanselman “failed to perform duties, kept secret, withheld information from Board of Trustees, Scott Township to allow proper and timely response. Failed to pay bills, maintain required records for the period between March 2010 through March 2012, while serving as Scott Township Fiscal Officer.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

Rister pleads guilty to battery BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press A woman pleaded guilty to third degree sexual battery against a minor on August 29 in Brown County Common Pleas Court. Lillian Rister was originally indicted last November on five counts of Complicity to Rape. Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little said that Rister was offered the plea deal in exchange for her truthful testimony against her co-defendant, Larry Chamberlain. Chamberlain currently faces five felony rape charges. Rister faces up to five years in prison, with her sentence to be set by Common Pleas Judge Scott Gusweiler after her obligation to participate in the Chamberlain case is satisfied. A trial date for Chamberlain has not been set. Rister admitted to sexual activity with the minor for eight months in 2011.

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Jeannie Bulow and Joye White place flowers at the statue during the dedication ceremony.

Dedication of Grant statue held BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press An effort that began in 1996 finally came to fruition on August 25 as a statue of Ulysses S. Grant was officially dedicated in Georgetown. Over 200 people at-

tended the ceremony, which featured a performance by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Bagpipes and Drum Corp and remarks by local officials and dignitaries. Members of the 70th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, a CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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Julie Leonard is shown on the right leaving the Maysville Wal-Mart on the afternoon of August 28. Provided/ THE BROWN COUNTY PRESS

Lillian Rister

Little said that Rister was offered the deal to strengthen her case against Chamberlain and save the victim the stress of testifying at trial. “This child would have had to testify in not one, but two trials without Rister taking the plea”, Little said. “Now, justice will be served for both Rister and the victim.”

16 indicted, most on drug and theft charges BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Sixteen people were in-

dicted by a Brown County Grand Jury on August 29 on a variety of offenses. Brent Pointer, 55 of Sardinia, faces one count of Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle, a fourth degree felony. Pointer is accused of depriving Karen Mock of a 1999 Plymouth Van on or about July 4. Derrick Carter, 26 of Hamersville, faces one count of Receiving Stolen Property, a fourth degree felony and one count of Receiving Stolen Property, a first degree CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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Police and firefighters were called to this Georgetown residence following an explosion on August 29.

Search for Ripley teen continues

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BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The search is continuing for 14 year old Julie Leonard of Ripley. Ripley Police Chief Harvey Bowman said that Leonard is being considered a runaway at this time, and that police are doing everything they can to find her. Bowman said that the girl is keeping a low profile, possibly indicating that she’s not ready to come home. “She’s staying off her phone and she was on facebook for a little while after she left, but now she’s staying off the internet too”, Bowman said. Leonard was last seen at the Maysville Wal-Mart on Tuesday, August 28. Police say she was accompanied by a young man, and have released a photo of the couple leaving the store that was taken by a store security camera. Bowman said the young man is not a suspect, just someone that police would like to talk to about Leonard’s whereabouts.

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This is a recent photograph of Julie Leonard.

She was last seen wearing dark shorts and a light blue shirt. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ripley Police Department at 937-392-4169, the Brown County Sheriff's Office at 937-378-4155, the Maysville Police Department at 606-564-9411 or Mason County Sheriff's Office at 606-564-3309.

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proximately 10 p.m. Georgetown police officers Matt Staggs and Walt Griffith responded to a reported explosion that occurred at 586 East Grant Avenue. Upon arrival the officers located a male and female subject standing outside the residence. The garage door had been blown off its track and the garage had sustained damage to the exterior walls. The male had burns to his hands and face and told the officers that he had been trying to put out the fire with a garden

hose. The Georgetown Fire Department had arrived on the scene and put the fire out and secured the area. After speaking with some witnesses, Officer Staggs determined that there were two other male subjects had been in the garage during the explosion. According to witnesses these two males ran from the area before the arrival of the police. Georgetown K-9 Officer Shaun Inlow and Gabbard were called to the scene CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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Mariah Haitz (center) was crowned Queen of the 2012 Ohio Tobacco Festival Thursday night, opening the festival. Also shown is the 2011 Queen, Katherine Weathers (left) and this years first runner-up Jaimee Davis. See more 2012 Ohio Tobacco Festival pictures and story on Page 26.

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Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that on August 26, 2012, at approximately 3:10 a.m., Deputies were dispatched to a report of a shooting at 2150 Eden Road, Hamersville, Ohio. The Hamersville Life Squad and Georgetown Police Department were also dispatched to the scene. The victim was transported to the Southwest Regional Center in Medical Georgetown and later transported to the University of Cincinnati Hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound to the shoulder area. The victim was identified as Kent Hacker, 36 years of age, address unknown at this time. The suspect has been identified as Michael Lee Hacker, 27 years of age,

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of 2150 Eden Road, Hamersville. Sheriff Wenninger stated that according to reports, both

individuals were intoxicated and had gotten into an argument and altercation at the residence. During the altercation, the suspect obtained a weapon and shot his brother in the shoulder with an AR-15 rifle. Michael Thacker was taken into custody and remains incarcerated at the Brown County Adult Detention Center on charges of Felonious Assault (Felony 2nd Degree) and Using Weapons While Intoxicated (Misd. 1st Degree). He was arraigned this morning and was given a $25,000.00 bond by Brown County Municipal Court Judge Joseph M. Worley. Sheriff Wenninger stated that the victim remains in stable condition at University of Cincinnati Hospital.

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BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press The annual Brown County Farm Bureau meeting was held August 27 at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center in Georgetown. During the meeting, local farmers had the opportunity to learn how they could take action on issues facing their communities. Farm bureau members were treated to a dinner catered by the Lake Manor restaurant prior to the meeting. To help understand all the issues now facing Ohio farmers, Beth Vanderkooi, a lobbyist for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s Public Policy Department, spoke briefly about current policies now in the Ohio Statehouse. Vanderkooi spent six years as a legislative aide in the office of State Senator Tim Grendell and during his time as state representative. Vanderkooi discussed issues concerning farmers including: • the Farm Bureau election guide will soon be published in ‘Our Ohio’ Magazine reaching over 200,000 more homes; • two issues will also be on the ballot: Issue 1 is in regard to holding a convention in Ohio for the purpose of amending or abolishing the Ohio Constitution and Issue 2 asks Ohioan’s if they want to adopt a new system for drawing state legislative and congressional lines. She said the OFBF policy committee has taken a stand on Issue 2 stating they would vote no; • legislative issues passed this year include capital funding for farmland preservation and clean Ohio, support and rebuilding of the Wooster Camp, destroyed by a tornado in 2010 and expanded the agricultural link deposit program; • passed the Great Lakes Compact to protect agricultural water use; • federal severance tax proposal changes were made by Governor Kasich.

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Chris Rogers, president of the Brown County Farm Bureau, opened the annual meeting, introduced local candidates and welcomed visitors.

Craig Adams, state representative for Adams, Brown, Clermont and Highland County, District 20 spoke at the recent Brown County Farm Bureau annual meeting. He told the crowd of bureau members that their input was extremely important to decisions made at the state level.

Randy Hanselman vice president and secretary, Bea Fryman. For more information on the Brown County Farm

Bureau call (937) 378-2212, (937) 378-4785 or (800) 378-2212. The office is located at 325 West State Street in Georgetown.

Beth Vanderkooi, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Director of State Policy, was guest speaker at the 2012 Brown County Farm Bureau annual meeting held August 27. She told farm bureau members that they were well respected in Columbus and Washington DC.

“The Farm Bureau is one of the most respected organizations at the State House and the Halls of Congress,” Vanderkooi concluded, “Members just don’t realize how well respected they are in Columbus and Washington D.C. You should all be very, very proud.” President of the Brown County Farm Bureau, Chris Rogers, led the meeting and introduced all the trustees and state delegates as well as all the local candidates in attendance of the meeting. During the meeting members approved the 2011-2012 financial report as well as minutes from its last meeting. Members also voted for trustees and state annual meeting candidates as well as passed several policy changes. The Brown County Farm Bureau $500 scholarship winners were announced and included Taylor Hopkins, Laramie Wells, Curtis Holton, Katherine Weathers and Trever Corboy. Officers for the Farm Bureau are Rogers, president,

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BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press A Georgetown man was sentenced to seven years in prison on Aug. 29 for severely abusing an infant. Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little said Charles Sweeney received the sentence after pleading guilty to felony Child Endangerment in front of Common Pleas Judge Scott Gusweiler. Little said that Sweeney physically abused an infant girl last June, severely injuring her. “This victim’s cries for help were heard today”, Little said. In addition to the seven years in prison, Gusweiler ordered that Sweeney undergo mental health and anger management treatment while incarcerated and ordered him to pay

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The Good Twins (yes, their last name is Good) sing a beautiful song about going home to be with Jesus. The lyrics include: “going to the river to be baptized, never more to roam, I’m going home…Going home… going home. Tell my Jesus to meet me I’m going home,” and, “never more have to worry what’s beyond the bend…” What a great thought! Going home to be with the Lord who died for us! Going home to be with the one who climbed Calvary’s Mountain to save a wretch like us. Going home to see Jesus face to face and thank him for his love! Going home! For the child of God, this world is not our home. It is temporary. We are pilgrims just passing through. Paul will say, ‘to die is gain’. (Philippians 1:2) Those words seem so short of the reality! Gain!? What would we gain in going home with the Lord? That thought should bring to mind Revelation 21-22. There we read of the new heaven and the new life that is awaiting the Christian. What are some promises to be found ‘at home’? 1. God will be with his people! He will once again dwell with us! Vs. 21:3. 2. No tears, death, mourning, crying, or pain in our new home! Vs.21:4. 3. A beautiful city is described and awaits us! Vss. 21:15-27. 4. A great river from the throne of God and the Lamb will flow and on each side of the river will be the tree of life! Vss. 22:1-2. God is so great! He starts

his words (Bible) with man at home with him in the garden. He walked with man in the cool of the day. (Genesis 3:8) God will finish his words with man at home and in God’s presence for eternity. What a God we have! God has always intended for man to walk with him. God has always wanted fellowship with us. So, God made all things right again through the Lord Jesus, his only begotten Son and our only Savior. That is found in Genesis 3:9 – Revelation 20! God is working out our salvation through Jesus. John 3:16. This world is so frightening. It is so disturbing. It upsets us. It surely saddens the Lord God. We think of wars and hate and death and separation and tears when we think of this world. No so in Heaven! Not so with God - throughout Eternity! As the song above reads: ‘never more have to worry what’s beyond the bend’. The child of God does not worry. He knows where he is going. Man belongs in the glory land! What about you? Seems many folk just want to roam. Stop roaming! Stop worrying about what lurks beyond the bend. Accept what God has done for you through Jesus! Have you gone to the river to be baptized? (Acts 2:38) Do that! Tell Jesus you are coming home to him! Come and visit us! “All the churches of Christ send greetings.” Romans 16:16

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Taking A Trip Through Time Pictured above are hogs on Main Street, Georgetown (also referred to as Commercial Row) in 1905 in front of the Courthouse. The hogs were raised by King & Cahall and bought by C.C. McBath. If you have more information about this photo or would like more information about the Brown County Historical Society please call Ned S. Lodwick at (937) 378-6334. ‘Taking a Trip Through Time’ is a feature of the Brown County Press that is supplied by our readers. If you have photos of places within Brown County that are at least 30 years old please feel free to submit them along with some information about the photo to The Brown County Press by email to bcpress@frontier.com or mail them to or drop them off at The Brown County Press 219 South High Street Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154. You will get your picture back. You can also reach us at (937) 444-3441.

Letters to the Editor

Reader rebuts Writer ripping Ryan Dear Editor, I would like to comment on a recent Letter to the Editor. It is the one titled “Ryan was the wrong pick for Romney” written by Mr. Danny Books Sr. My wish here is not to attack anyone personally but rather to shed light as to how the media at large has such a broad impact on the public’s thoughts and opinions of most, if not all things, obviously which includes politics. Over my lifetime the media has began to lean further and further to the left until now where it has had to clearly step over from leaning so far. Because of its slanted left view and creating news rather than reporting news (yes there is a big big difference), the innocent, and easily misled, public has made inaccurate votes and alliances to these parasitic criminal politicians that we think are our friends and have either our best interests or the best interests of our community; neither of which is probably true.

America’s biggest error is the assumption that the media has to tell the truth. I for one would love for that to be the case. Imagine a world where the media would just report the news and we could deduce our own opinions, but rather they insult us and imply that we are that stupid and require someone to tell us how to think. Alas, that’s exactly what we have told them and even welcome the duncing. So let me get back to the said Letter. In it, Mr. Books said that Romney must like Ryan’s “changes” regarding Medicare and that the Romney-Ryan plan would end Medicare as we know it by turning it into a voucher system and costing seniors $6000 a year. Well if you’ve listened to the jaded media’s inaccurate description I suppose that could be construed as somewhat true. The real truth is that, that is totally false. Another way to put it that it’s all lies. Am I attacking anyone? No. No one in

particular other than the media we all need to do something about. I don’t know Mr . Books and my suspicion is that he’s yet another normal good guy led astray by the liberal media. The real proposal is that if you’re above age 55 your Medicare will stay exactly the same. If you’re younger than 55 then you have the option to either keep your Medicare exactly the same or to choose to enter into the voucher system they’ve worked out. So if you’re a senior you have nothing to be worried about either way. Now I could mention other factors and possibilities here if Obama is allowed to continue his policies another 4 years but I won’t do that. I will simply state a couple of facts and allow the people to make up their own minds. In 2007 the House and Senate both became controlled by the Liberals (majority rule) and in 2009 so did the White House. Everything that they have wanted passed has

been. YOU look at what they have done and not done and you make up your own mind. Don’t believe the lies that anyone or anything has been in their way. Their policies are flawed and so is their leadership. We don’t need politicians at any level that are the smooth talkers and can only win the popularity contest. We need people that can do the job. I would much rather have an ugly, stuttering, non articulated, backward, geeky nerd that does an amazing job any day. Those people are out there if we wouldn’t scare them off or allow the media to scare them off and give away their jobs as well as our country. Wake up America and stop allowing yourself to be another led astray lamb. Where do lambs go anyway? …Slaughter! The difference you’re looking for, the hope and the change, has to start with YOU… with US. Brian Allen

Stein Hospice is seeking volunteers Dear Editor, On behalf of Stein Hospice of Georgetown I would like to make our local community aware of a tremendous need and a great opportunity. Stein Hospice is looking for volunteers to partner with us as we care for area families. We have a 22-bed care center at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown and we also care for patients in homes and nursing facilities in Brown County. We need U.S. Veterans who are willing and able to volunteer their time to make a difference in the life of an-

other Veteran. We have seen how a Veteran can talk to and connect with a Veteran in a special way. Stein Hospice is committed to serving those who served us. A hospice must complete four levels of stringent requirements to become a full partner in “We Honor Veterans,” a campaign sponsored by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Less than 30 hospices in the country have achieved this highest ranking and Stein Hospice is one of them.

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But we also need non-Veteran volunteers. Maybe you have had a loved one in hospice care and now want to give back and visit someone facing a serious illness. Or maybe you are searching for a chance to truly make a difference in the life of a family. Stein Hospice offers a free, 12-hour training program that will equip you with the skills needed to become a hospice volunteer. Classes are held twice a week for two weeks.

Our next training class is 9 a.m. to noon, Sept. 11, Sept. 13, Sept. 18 and Sept. 20, at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown. If you have any questions about becoming a volunteer or want to sign up for the September training program, please contact me at 937-3782900, ext. 2766. Vernon Green Chaplain & Volunteer Coordinator, Stein Hospice

Purdy says thanks for Grant assistance Dear Editor, On behalf of the U.S. Grant Homestead Association and the Village of Georgetown, I thank everyone who attended the U.S. Grant Statue Dedication last Saturday. As is often the case, I omitted an item or two in the program. I failed to recognize Kelly Jones, former Village Administrator, who was fully involved in development of the park and statue. Thank you, Kelly. I also omitted recognizing Susan Bean who restarted our statue efforts when she told us about the statue at Frazeysburg, Ohio. Thank you, Susan. I also failed to mention

the generous gift by the Thyme Will Tell Herb Club to the statue effort. Thank you, members. Bricks can still be ordered and will be installed after several orders have been received. Order blanks are available at the library. Also, Dedication Programs are now available in my office at 318 West State Street, Georgetown, Ohio. We are very grateful to all who purchased bricks and to all who continue to support our effort to enhance U.S. Grant’s legacy in Georgetown and Brown County. Stan Purdy, President U.S. Grant Homestead Association

The State of Ohio just closed the books on the 2012 Fiscal Year at the end of June, and I am proud to report that through a mixture of belt-tightening and increased efficiencies we were able to generate a $1.6 million surplus in the Ohio Treasurer’s office. Combined with the $400,000 surplus we generated from the budget we inherited upon taking office, we have returned $2 million in budget savings over the last 18 months. We have been able to achieve these results by taking a fiscally conservative approach to spending, and finding ways to shrink the bureaucracy and simply do more with less. Our focus on applying private sector principles to government has also allowed us to leverage technology and improve the services we provide. My first action as Treasurer was to launch a topbottom review of all office operations, to give an honest assessment of what was working and ways that we could improve. This review identified hundreds of areas across the Treasury that we have addressed to streamline and save taxpayer dollars. As a result we were able to reduce staff costs by more than ten percent, and generate an eleven percent reduction in operating expenses in the last fiscal year. Included in these reductions is a $944,000 reduction in payroll.

JOSH MANDEL, OHIO TREASURER We saved hundreds of thousands of dollars on everything from printing and advertising to office supplies. We cancelled temporary employment agency contracts and put a moratorium on the purchase of office furniture, while slashing cell phone bills and shipping expenses. Following the lead of Ohio’s small businesses, we looked at our expense sheets and found ways the Treasury could do more with less, or simply do without. We also found creative ways to generate revenues and put your tax dollars to work. Just like a homeowner might refinance his or her mortgage in this historically low interest rate environment, we locked in two-percent interest rates in four bond programs that we manage, saving the state $7.9 million in debt service. We also launched a new local government investment program, STAR Plus, to help school districts, libraries, cities, and other local entities triple their yield on investments. This innovative program makes the best private-sector banking practices available to local governments, and CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

What Do You Think? Do you enjoy watching TV Reality Shows or do you believe they are all staged?

I guess I believe it's about half and half, some things I believe but some things I have to question. Joe Marthaler, Williamsburg

I like watching some of the reality shows, but some of them are ridiculous, they always have to have some kind of crisis. Gary "Q-Ball" Henderson, Locust Ridge

I enjoy watching 'Survivor' and I do not believe it is staged, those are real people. Mary Carrelli, Fayetteville

I enjoy some of the reality shows but I'm sure some are staged and some aren't. Brian Jones, Williamsburg

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Over 500 Brown County children now receiving free books through BCIEE The major project of the Brown County Institute for the Enhancement of Education (BCIEE) is the ‘Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library,’ program, and the organization recently accepted its 500th Brown County child into the program. The (BCIEE) began in 2007. It is a specialized, non-profit organization that concentrates on the most valuable resource in Brown County, it’s children. BCIEE is a volunteer based group dedicated to providing and encouraging quality learning opportunities and programs across the county. According to BCIEE Secretary Jina Bohl, the organization began with just a small group of individuals who got together and wanted to do something good for their community. “This group wanted to come up with an idea that would be good for education and good for the chil-

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Three month old Corbin Roe will have nearly 60 books delivered to his home before he turns five years old, thanks to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and the Brown County Institute for the Enhancement of Education. Corbin marks the 500th child now on the program in Brown County. He is the son of John and Pam Roe.

dren living in Brown County,” said Bohl. “As they searched for a good cause, they found the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Li-

brary.” Parton first Dolly launched her efforts to provide books for children in 1996 because she wanted to do something for the kids in her home town in Sevier County, Tennessee. Parton’s program provides one book each month to a child from birth until the child turns five years old, regardless of their family’s income. Her hope was that every preschool child in her hometown would have their own library of books that would encourage their love of reading and learning. Her program, was so successful and generated such interest from across the country that, after much thought, she decided to offer her Imagination Library for replication in any community that would support it. The program has to date, provided over 40,000,000 books, all mailed to children across the United States. To qualify as a recipient for the program here in

Statement of Congresswoman Jean Schmidt on the death of astronaut Neil Armstrong Congresswoman Jean Schmidt issued the following statement today regarding the death of retired astronaut Neil Armstrong, 82, who was the first man to walk on the moon and a resident of the Hamilton County city of Indian Hill in Ohio’s Second Congressional District:

*** “I was saddened to learn of the death of astronaut Neil Armstrong, a resident of Ohio's Second Congressional District,” U.S. Representative Jean Schmidt said. “He was one of our nation's greatest heroes. I had the pleasure of meeting Neil

a few years ago at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., during an event held in his honor. It is because of the courage and cando spirit of Ohio natives such as Neil Armstrong and John Glenn that America is first in space.”

Mandel touts 2M in budget savings for state government whelmingly supportive, depositing more than $100 million. Our efforts to run government more like a business are paying off for taxpayers. Since January 2011, the state’s Rainy Day Fund has grown from 89 cents to $482 million, and the Treasurer’s Liquidity

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Brown County children must: • be born after January 1, 2008; • be a resident of Brown County; • someone must submit an official registration form; • notify the BCIEE with address changes; • read with your child. “We currently have well over 200 members of the BCIEE,” Bohl continued, “Each member pays a $30 membership fee each year. That doesn’t seem like much money, but that $30 pays all the postage and handling fees to provide one child with a book a month here in Brown County. “We’ve been working with this project since 2008 and we are now paying postage for 522 children to receive a free book delivered right to their home every month. The Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library provides the books, and we work directly with them to pay all the fees. “The possibilities of this program are endless for children in Brown County,” Bohl added. “We would like to invite anyone and everyone living in Brown County to become a part of the BCIEE and share in the joy of helping our children get a headstart on school.” To become a part of the Brown County Institute for the Enhancement of Educa-

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The annual election of directors of the Brown County Agricultural Society for the following townships: Eagle, Franklin, Huntington, Jackson, and Jefferson will be held Friday, September 28, 2012 in the office of the Brown County Agricultural Society from 4 PM - 8 PM. Members of the society shall declare their candidacy for the office of a director of the Board of Directors by filing with the secretary of this Society a petition signed by ten or more members at least ten days before the annual election of directors is held. Only regularly nominated candidates who have met the filing requirements will be eligible for election of Directors. Petitions may be obtained from the Secretary of the Society. Membership tickets for the 2012 membership of the Brown County Agricultural Society may be purchased from now until September 18, 2012 at the fair board office. The hours of the fair board office are Monday through Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

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In 1962, the Ripley Women’s Club decided to restore a rare Civil War cannon to its original condition. That was during Ripley’s sesquicentennial celebration and the cannon was featured in the parade. Earlier this year, the Friends of the Library group from the Union Township Public Library in Ripley decided it was time once again to restore the cannon. This time they had to raise $13,500 for the restoration costs. The work was to be done by Steen Cannon of Ashland, KY. The company restores about 90 percent of all the cannons for America’s national parks. In February of this year, the group began a campaign to raise the money for its new project. “The Friends of the Library had no idea just how long the fundraising might take, to raise the full $13,500 needed,” said Alison Gibson, director at the library. “They thought it could take up to a year of holding fundraisers. But to our amazement, the money started coming in

Children • Michael & Marcia Pfeffer • David & Susan Poole and Family • Ripley Boat Club, Inc. • Ripley Women’s Club • Rick Kristi, Gabe, Erin and Hunter Scott • Randy & Diana Smith • Carol Stivers & Family • Hylda & Jerry Strange • Village of Ripley • Tom & Jean White & Family • John Wood Insurance Agency, Inc. • The Zachman Family • Don & June Zipperian • (In Mem of) Elizabeth N. Hagedorn • (In Mem of) A.J. Stivers & A. J. Stivers II • (In Mem of) Miriam Stivers Zachman “Many other individuals also made contributions to the cannon restoration,” added Gibson, “All their donations helped make this happen. We appreciate all those who had a part in the project

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On Saturday, September 8, the Music in the Park Concert will be held, featuring the Bar Codes Band. The band performed at Mt. Orab Music in the Park series earlier this year on June 30 and the community is excited about their return to Mt. Orab. The band features five members, with Devin Kennedy on the drums, SJ Turner, lead guitar and vocals, Brady Liming on the keyboard and vocals, Matt Vaughn lead vocalist and bass guitarist and Todd Griffin, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar and vocals. The group plays all kinds of music from ‘Poison’ to ‘Black-eyed Peas,’ from ‘KC and the Sunshine Band’ to ‘Adele’, from ‘Billy Idol ‘ to ‘The Killers.’ Woody Whittington, coordinator of the concert series invites everyone out for the fun-filled free concert in the Mt. Orab Park. “This was scheduled as the last concert of the summer,” Whittington said, “But the weather is still looking good so we have scheduled one more concert for Saturday, September 15. That night we will feature ‘Phoenix Rising’ classic rock group. Many will remember them from their performance at the June 2 concert.”

and invite everyone to visit the library and see the cannon

Whittington said, “This community has watched and heard the Barcodes perform, so they know what a great show this will be. So bring your lawn chairs out and enjoy the show. “ We do invite everyone to bring a canned good with them which will be donated to the local food pantry. There’s plenty of parking for everyone and of course we’ll have our 50/50 split-the-pot Saturday night. Whittington added that the proceeds from the splitthe-pot will go towards the construction of a shelter for the entertainers in the years to come. For more information on this event, contact Whit-

in person, and share in its rich history.”

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Brown County now has a candidate for Coroner. Dr. Judith Varnau filed to run as a write-in candidate with the Brown

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PRC sets Walk-for-Life The Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) announces its 19th annual Walk-for-Life on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at the St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Mt. Orab. The PRC Walk-forLife serves a two-fold purpose. One—it raises the community’s awareness of the effects of abortion on all involved: mother, father, child and the entire extended family. Two—it serves as a fund-raiser to provide needed funds to continue providing services for the families of infants and toddlers in Brown County and

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Purchased for $800 by the residents of the Village of Ripley, this Civil War cannon has now been restored to its original condition thanks to the efforts of the “Friends of the Library” group and once again sits in front of the Union Township Public Library in Ripley.

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County Board of Elections on Friday, August 24. That day was the deadline for filing to run as a write-in candidate. Such a candidate must register with the Board of Elections prior to the deadline for any votes for them to officially count. Since Varnau is unopposed, she can be elected with one vote. Any voter with questions about how to proceed with writing a candidates name on the ballot should ask poll workers at their proper voting precinct for assistance.

Quarter Auction set in ‘Burg The Williamsburg American Legion will be holding a Quarter Auction on Thursday, September 13. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the auction will be from 7 - 9 p.m. Vendors include Longaberger, Thirty-One, Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Embroider Mee Too, Donna Sharp and Celebrated Home. Refreshments will be available. The Legion is located at 208 East Main Street, Williamsburg. For more information call (513) 724-9915.

surrounding communities. This year’s Walk is dedicated to the memory of Dianne Bender. Prior to her death on April 2, 2012 Dianne had given many years to the PRC. She began as a volunteer in 1996 and continued working in various capacities including Client Services Director. Dianne had a kind, gentle spirit, a compassionate, accepting attitude and a deep love for the Lord and his people. Because of this, she was loved by both clients and staff alike. In 2002 Dianne was diagnosed with GuillainBarre Syndrome, which is a serious disorder that occurs when the body's defense (immune) system mistakenly attacks part of the nervous system and had to resign as the Client Services Director. Even after she was unable to come into the office, Dianne continued to support the PRC by manning the Hotline and taking calls when the office was closed. She also attended every event hosted by the PRC if she was physically able. If Dianne has touched your life in any way, I encourage you to honor her by participating in the Walk-for-Life and collecting funds that will help further the ministry that was such an integral part of Dianne’s life and the principles she stood behind. Walkers in the event will receive prizes for participating. Prizes will also be awarded to those who collect the most money in youth, teen, adult male and adult fe-

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quickly, and we were all overwhelmed. Who would have thought they would have raised that kind of money in time to get the restoration done and the cannon would make its first appearance in our Bicentennial parade in August. It was truly amazing.” The old cannon, now looking like it did in 1862 when the village first received it, has taken its place in front of the Union Township Public Library once again. A bronze plaque has been constructed which will be placed next to the cannon. The plaque has the names of 29 businesses or families listed, all of whom made a $500 contribution to the project. The following names are on the plaque: • Bristow Pharmacy • U.S. Sen. Dr. Alexander Campbell Family • Clorinda Malloni Caproni • Citizens Deposit Bank • Harry & Joyce DeVore • Experience Ripley • First State Bank • The Albert & Mary Louise Haitz Family • Howard Lee “Shorty” & Mary Helen Kabler • Albert & Mary Liggett’s

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Kenneth F. Louderback, 70, Lynchburg, died Thursday evening, August 23, 2012. He was born April 18, 1942, near the community of Buford, the son of the late Floyd and Della May (Hirons) Louderback. He was employed by Steelcraft Manufacturing in Blue Ash for thirtyeight years. He loved attending auctions and farming, and was an avid coon hunter. On May 19, 1995, he married his wife of seventeen years, Ruth (Sampson) Louderback, and she survives. He is also survived by three children, Darla Louderback and Sherry Louderback, both of Mt. Orab, and Billie (Ellis) Starrett of Norwood; two granddaughters, Cortney Starrett and Hayley Starrett, both of Norwood; one sister, Lela Mae Hess of Buford; a nephew, Glenn (Joyce) Hess of Buford; and three special friends, Ken Gould of Lynchburg, Jeff Crone of Lynchburg and Ed Barber of Mowrystown. Services were held Wednesday, August 29, 2012 where Pastor Robert Miller officiated. Burial followed in the Buford Cemetery. The Davis-Turner Funeral Home, Lynchburg, served the family.

Daniel Ray Boone, 53, Higginsport, passed away Monday, August 20, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Boone, Jr., step-father, Carl E. Lucas, and one son, Gibby Boone. Danny leaves behind his mother, Mary Ann Luca, Hamersville, two sisters, Kathy E. Boone, South Carolina, Phyllis P. Peters, Felicity, five sons, Brandon J. Boone, Georgetown, Joshua D. Boone, Mt. Orab, Christopher W. (Jennifer E.) Boone, Higginsport, Ronald A. Boone, Mt. Carmel, Chance A. Stanforth, Batavia, 13 grandchildren, Alexyss, Morgan, Emily, Tara, Karlee, Breana, Kylee, Joshlynn, Shylah, Katelynn, Branson, Landon, Jerry Stanforth, 3 nieces Jessica R. Peters, Lisa L. Peters, Brandy S. Kay, and one great nephew, Cory L. Call. Open Memorial Services were held on Saturday, August 25 at the Brown County Rural Water (picnic area) on US Route 52, Ripley.

Cindy (Staten) Shultz, 49, of West Union, Oh., died Saturday, August 25, 2012. She was born November 6, 1962 in West Union. She is survived by husband, Jay Shultz of West Union; son, Justin (Vanessa) Ross of Bentonville; stepdaughters, Jenna (Chris) Davis of Oliver Township and Amy (Brian) Deatley of Sugar Tree Ridge in Highland County; parents, Oliver and Patty Staten of West Union; brothers, Kevin (Juliana) Staten and Kent (Edna) Staten, both of West Union; grandson, Brayden Cole Ross; six step grandchildren; and several uncles and aunts. She was an administrator at The Laurels of Hillsboro in Hillsboro. She was a former administrator for Villa Georgetown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Georgetown for two years, and Eagle Creek Nursing Center in West Union for over 15 years. She was a 1981 graduate of Peebles High School and was a graduate of The College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati. She was a member of Dunkinsville United Methodist Church and a member of the Rotary Club in Hillsboro. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, Adams County Division, P.O. Box 123, Georgetown, OH 45121; The Laurels of Hillsboro, c/o Activities Fund, 175 Chillicothe Avenue, Hillsboro, OH 45133; and Dunkinsville United Methodist Church, 18916 State Route 41, West Union, OH 45693. Services were held Wednesday, August 29, 2012 where Pastor Stephen Darby officiated. The interment was at West Union Cemetery. The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.

Virgil Thomas Miller, 75 Virgil Thomas Miller, 75, a resident of Bethel formerly of Amelia, died Thursday, August 23, 2012. He was the companion of Lois J. Durham, father of Ray Miller of Baltimore, Maryland, Lisa Miller, Tammy Lamkin of Baltimore, Maryland and Sylvia Huff of Cecil County, Maryland, step father of Shelley Durham and Cathy Cunningham, father-in-law of Jim Borgerding, brother of Melvin (Helen) White of Afton, and Tom (Marsha) Lear, also survived by 14 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at a later date. The E.C Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.

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Sandra Rae "Sandy" (nee DeVan) Butcher, 66 Sandra Rae "Sandy" (nee DeVan) Butcher, 66, Sardinia, Oh., and formerly of Lebanon, Oh., passed peacefully Friday, August 24, 2012. Sandy was born August 19, 1946 in Covington, Ky., the daughter of the late James and Thelma Lee (Meacham) DeVan. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. Sandy was a retired counselor with the Adult Education Program at the Warren County Career Center, a longtime member of the Lebanon Lady Elks and was loved and admired by all who knew her. Sandy leaves behind her loving and caring husband Don Butcher of Sardinia, son Ryan (Cindy) Tanner and daughter Leeann (Pete) Masello, son Randy (Kathy) Butcher and daughter Kelly (Steve) Estes; four brothers, two sisters and five grandchildren. Services were held Wednesday, August 29, 2012 where Pastor Steve Newman officiated. The Stine Kilburn Funeral Home, Lebanon, served the family.

Edward Leon ‘Bud’ Reedy, Jr. 58 Edward Leon ‘Bud’ Reedy, Jr., 58, Cincinnati, died Wednesday, August 22, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Helen Fiscus Reedy, 1 brother, Tim, and 1 nephew, matt. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Bellamy Reedy, 4 brothers, Kevin (Denise) Reedy, Doug, Darrin and David Reedy, 2 sisters, Kay Bellamy and Tara Reedy, 62 nieces and nephews. Services were held Friday, August 24, 2012 at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints followed by burial in Mt. Orab Cemetery, Mt. Orab. The Beam-Fender Funeral Home, Sardinia, served the family.

Thomas Spurlock, 71 Thomas Spurlock, 71 Sardinia, Oh., died Monday, August 20, 2012. Thomas was born February 7, 1941 to the late Seth and Pearl Spurlock. Mr. Spurlock was an iron worker in the Local 44 and a member of the F&AM Linwood Lodge. Thomas was the beloved husband of Merle Spurlock of Sardinia, loving father of Adam Spurlock of Sardinia, cherished grandfather of Katherin Spurlock of Sardinia, caring brother of Jimmy Spurlock of Amelia. Services were held Tuesday, August 28, 2012. Interment was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Union Township, Ohio. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

Daryl “Squirrel” Smith, 45 Daryl “Squirrel” Smith, 45, Felicity, Oh., died on Saturday, August 25, 2012. He is survived by 2 children, Courtney Michael and Constance, 6 grandchildren, girlfriend, Cathy Hounshell Hollins, his mother and father, Mary Easter and the late Felix Smith, 6 brothers, Bascom Smith, Denver Smith, Damon Smith, Ed Smith, Phillip Smith and Kelly Smith, 5 sisters, Ruby Hathorn, Marcella Hazelbaker, Kathy White, Peggy Taulbee and the late Wilma Jean Smith, numerous other family members and friends. Services were at the Felicity First Baptist Church, on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. Burial was at the Felicity Cemetery, Felicity, Ohio. The Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, Felicity, served the family.

William R. "Bill" Moore Sr., 70 William R. "Bill" Moore Sr., 70, a resident of Peebles, Oh., formerly of Bethel, and a Vietnam Purple Heart recipient, died August 27, 2012. ‘Bill’ was born February 18, 1942. He was the devoted husband of Connie (Hillard) Moore, father of William R. Moore Jr. and the late Cinnamon Katherine Moore, step-father of Jackie Watkins, James Clancy, Jeremy and Lloyd McClanahan, and Jeremy and Justin Robertson, dear brother of Kay Pierce and Cindy Shepherd, also survived by 21 grandchildren. Services were held Thursday, August 30, 2012. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Peebles, Oh. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.

Josie Davidson Tipton, 74 Josie Davidson Tipton, 74, North Carolina, formerly of Felicity, Oh., died on Sunday, August 26, 2012. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, West Liberty, Ky. She was the wife of the late Charles Kelmon Tipton and Charlie Barton. Survived by 2 children: Leslie Barton and Charlene Barton Kiser, 1 stepson, Ricky Tipton, 9 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services were held Thursday, August 30, 2012. Burial was at the Mt. Orab Cemetery, Mt. Orab, Oh. The Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, Felicity, served the family.

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Shopko announces start of liquidation sale at G’town Pamida Store Pharmacy remains open to serve customers, Store-wide discounts begin Sunday, Sept. 9 Shopko announced today that store-wide savings will begin Sunday, Sept. 9, at the Georgetown, Pamida store as it prepares to begin its conversion to Shopko Hometown. Beginning this week, customers can find savings of up to 30 percent off all items in many departments, including apparel, shoes, sporting goods, toys, bed & bath, furniture, electronics and many more. “This liquidation sale is the first step in the conversion process from Pamida to Shopko Hometown and this means great deals for our customers as we look to clear out the existing merchandise to make way for Shopko Hometown’s enhanced merchandising mix,” said Paul Jones, Shopko President, Chairman and CEO. “We are eager to be one step closer to bringing the Shopko Hometown experience to Georgetown. The Shopko Hometown format has already been overwhelmingly embraced by customers in the markets where we have already converted stores.” As with all sales, the selection will be best early on so shoppers are encouraged to take advantage of the deals early. The store’s pharmacy will remain open and will be accepting new patients throughout the entire conversion process. “We want customers to be assured that the Pamida Pharmacy will remain open and ready to serve customers throughout the entire store liquidation sale and conversion

William Donald Leggett, 79 William Donald Leggett, 79, of Bethel, Oh., died Tuesday, August 28, 2012 . He was a retired truck driver for Plainfield Concrete Company, a Korean War and Vietnam War Army veteran and a member of the Williamsburg American Legion Post #288. Mr. Leggett was born August 7, 1933 in Collins, Miss., the son of the late William Jennings and Myrrh Lorraine (Gibson) Leggett. He was also preceded in death by his wife – Goldie (Pitzer) Leggett and one sister – Marion Leggett Murphy. Mr. Leggett is survived by two sons – Keith (Denise) Leggett, Georgetown, Kevin Donald Leggett of Cathedral City, Cal., three grandchildren – Kylee, Lance and Elyse Leggett, three brothers – Stuart, Lewis and Charles Leggett all of Mississippi and two sisters – Loraine Leggett of Florida and Betty Leffer of Mississippi. Services were held Friday, August 31, 2012 where Jason Galley officiated. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Georgetown Church of Christ, 149 Hamer Road, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

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YOUR CHOICE James 4:8: “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.” You are as close to God as you want to be! The decision is not God’s, the decision is yours. My wife was talking to Mrs. Jones, the pastor’s wife, and asked the question: “Why do you think it is that you are closer to some of your grandkids than you are others? You love them all and you want to be close to all of them but sometimes there is a difference. Why is that?” Mrs. Jones replied: “It is not yours to do. You do not decide how close you are to your grandchildren. Your grandchildren decide how close they are going to be to you.” And that is exactly what we see here in James 4:8. The ball is in our court. We are to draw nigh to God. God wants to be closer to us; the question is: how close do we want to be to God. We are to make the first move. It is our choice whether we do or whether we don’t. Isn’t it wonderful that God created us with the ability to have a choice? However, it has caused us a lot of problems because we choose to sin. We choose a lot of wrong things. But without choice we would be robots. We would all be in church on Sunday to worship God and every pew would be full. The trouble with that is that we would not be there because we wanted to be there. God could have made a lot of lovely robots but He didn’t. He created us with a choice. Because we have that choice, we can choose to believe in Jesus Christ and receive Him as our Saviour, as our Redeemer, to pay for our sins. Or we can reject Him and go to our eternal Hell. Again it is our decision. There is no mystery in that. The only mystery is why anyone would reject Jesus Christ and choose to go to Hell. That decision has to be made while we are still here on this earth. It si not going to be decided after we die. By then it is too late! It has nothing to do with being a nice person. That is irrelevant! It is not based on good works! It is only based on faith in Jesus Christ and the blood He shed on Calvary’s cross. Why? Because the Bible tells us: “For

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all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” We all deserve to go to Hell for we have all sinned. Jesus said: “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” You can not get any plainer than that! You just have to get off of your high horse and get down on your knees and ask Jesus Christ to forgive your sins and save your soul! Draw nigh to God! Where else are you going to go? What are you going to turn to? People turn to drugs, alcohol, immorality, sex, money, or whatever else they can think to. You see it in our society and you don’t even have to look very far. Where does it get them? If you do not draw nigh to God, what is the alternative; temporary satisfaction? The devil has a lot of neon signs and tinsel and that is all it ever amounts to. Then you end up in an endless, hopeless, miserable condition. You have seen people that have followed that trail and so have I. I have dealt with the broken homes and broken families and with the tears and with the funerals of those who thought that they were smarter than God. The devil will take you a lot further than you ever wanted to go; he will keep you longer than you wanted to stay; and make you pay more than you ever wanted to pay. You play with him and he will win every time. But not every person goes down that path. There are the people who settle for the simple pleasures of this life such as a nice home, a nice car, and a decent family. They are only concerned with a comfortable life now. Then what; Hell? Life on earth is short; Hell is eternal and it is real! They prepare for retirement here but neglect their eternal future. It is their choice between Heaven or Hell. Which have you chosen? Have you chosen Christ? If not, you have chosen Hell!

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Mercy Health announces upcoming mobile mammography dates for September. The Mercy Health Mobile Mammography Units offer women screening mammograms in 15 minutes at locations convenient to their home or workplace. Please make your appointment (required) by calling 513-686-3300 or 1-855PINK123 (1-855-746-5123). September 4 Sardinia Family Medicine

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Couple shares vows Laura Searle-Spratt of Gallatin, Tenn., and Brent Arn of Claymour, Ky., formerly of Winchester, Oh., were married on March 17, 2012, at the Rockfield United Methodist Church in Rockfield, Kentucky. Laura is a graduate of Pensacola Christian College and worked at Accelerated Christian Education in Nashville, Tenn. Brent is a graduate of Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, and Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky. He is the Pastor at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church in Claymour, where Brent and Laura are making their home. Laura is the daughter of Grace Searle-Spratt of Lebanon, Tenn., and the late George Searle-Spratt. Brent is the son of Jack and Carmen Arn of Winchester. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Brent Arn on their nuptials.

‘Burg Garden Club to meet September 4 The Williamsburg Garden Club will meet on Tuesday evening, September 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Harmony Hill, 299 South Third Street. Hostesses for the evening are Izella Cadwallader, Julia Hess and Arlene Schleppi. Members are to answer roll call with their most successful garden vegetable this year. Those present will learn how to

make their own leaf casting or hypertufa container. The annual mum sale will continue every Friday and Saturday through September 7th and 8th on the corner of McKeever and St. Rt. 32. The Club welcomes new members. For additional information, call (513) 724-3657, visit the web site a www.williamsburg-garden-club.org or "Friend" us on Facebook.

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Bloom, Wagner to wed Jeff and Tami Bloom of Hillsboro, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Jenna Christine Bloom to Robbie Wayne Wagner of Russellville. Jenna is a graduate of Hillsboro High School and is employed by Five Point Implements. Robbie is the son of Don Wagner of Decatur and Paula Meeker of Sardinia. Robbie is a graduate of Eastern Brown High School and is employed by Ralph Bloom Trucking and is also the owner of Russellville Feed, LLC. The formal invitation wedding will take place Saturday, October 27, 2012 at The Church of the Nazarene, Hillsboro. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Jenna and Robbie on their engagement and upcoming wedding.

Beginner digital photography class offered in Sardinia Thinking about buying a new camera? Learn more about digital photography before making that purchase. photography Local teacher Tom Patrick will teach "Basics of Digital Photography" on Wednesday, September 12, from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Sardinia Library. Topics included are composition, various shooting modes on the camera, the difference between digital zoom and optical zoom, and much more. You may bring your own camera, but a camera is not Provided/THE BROWN COUNTY PRESS

Couple shares vows Janelle L. Young and Joshua Q. Fussnecker were united in marriage on April 21, 2012 at the St. Patrick Church in Maysville, Kentucky by Father Matthew Cushing. A reception for family and friends followed the ceremony at the Maysville Country Club. Janelle is the daughter of Frank and Janice Young of Mt. Orab and Joshua is the son of Joseph and Brenda Fussnecker of Russellville. The couple now resides in Russellville. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Fussnecker on their recent nuptials.

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Shinkles Ridge Union Chapel (Little White Church on the Hill) will be celebrating their annual Homecoming on Sunday, September 9, 2012. Dinner will begin at 12 p.m., followed by Songfest at 1:30 p.m. featuring Kinner Express and Chassity Wear.

A quarter raffle will be held at St. Michael's Church Hall at 7 p.m. Friday, September 7. The Church is located at 220 S. High Street in Mt. Orab across from Gold Star Chili. Doors open at 6 p.m. for seating, viewing auction items and vendor shopping and sign-ups. The actual auction will begin at 7 p.m. Refreshments (famous barbecue) will be available during the event. All are welcome.

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family and for the spiritual condition of our nation. Pastors of Brown County churches are asked to encourage their congregations and youth to support this program on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” II Chronicles 7:14 Please bring your lawn chair. For more information call Brown County Co-ordinator Larry Downing at (937) 446-3259.

The Williamsburg United Methodist Women will be serving their famous chicken sandwiches during the Williamsburg Village-wide yard sale on Saturday, September 8 beginning at 10 a.m. Also on the menu will be sloppy joes, hot dogs, desserts and beverages. In case of rain, food will be served inside the church. The church is located at 330 Gay Street, Williamsburg.

Revival set for H’ville church Revival is being held at God’s Mission, Hamersville from September 10-16 nightly. Evangelist Bro. Ben Watts, Marengo, Ind., will be ministering at 7 p.m. each evening. The church is located at the corner of Sisterville and Walnut Street, Hamersville. For more information call Bro. Wayne Johnson at (937) 378-4558.

Lake Waynoka Lions Club to hold car show The Lake Waynoka Lion’s Club will be holding their 12th Annual Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show on Sunday, September 2, 2012, rain or shine. The show will take place at Little Turtle Recreation Area at lake Waynoka and they will be giving away 64 awards. Registration will be from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., with awards given at 4 p.m. Registration fee will be $10.00. There will be a DJ, food, door prizes, 50/50 and a raffle. Plus turn in your old eye glasses for the Lion’s Club to recycle and receive a free soft drink at the Pepsi booth. For more information call Ted at (937) 446-3898.

Annual farm mass set for September 7 On Friday, September 7 at 7 p.m., the Catholic Rural Life Conference annual Farm Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Schnurr at the Jerry and Jane Schwallie Farm, 11954 Hamer Road, Georgetown. The Schwallie Farm is located about half way between Georgetown and Sardinia. Everyone is invited! For more information or directions, call Patrick Hornschemeier, (937) 3784769 or (937) 378-4560.

required for the class. This class is free and open to the public, courtesy of The Sardinia Friends of the Library and Tom Patrick. Please call (937) 446-1565 for more details, or to sign up for the class.

Churches gather for homecoming reunion Bible Baptist, Bells Lane Baptist, and Crosspointe Baptist will all be meeting on Saturday, September 15, 2012, from 3 - 8 p.m. for a homecoming reunion for anyone who has ever had a part in this ministry. The come-and-go event will take place on the church property at 4596 Bells Lane. Bring finger foods, a lawn chair, and stories or pictures to share. Please tell everyone you know and help us spread the word about this event.

WB Class of ‘79 to hold reunion The Western Brown Class of 1979 will be holding a class reunion on Saturday, September 8, 2012 beginning at 5 p.m. Please bring a covered dish. Meat, lemonade, ice tea, water, coffee and tableware will be provided. The reunion will be held at Troy Farrell's home located at 3025 Eden Road, Hamersville. Bring your year book and any other memorabilia you might have. Help us spread the word - let's get a good turn out! For more information contact Troy through email farrellta@yahoo.com or call (937) 378-3515.

Ripley Quarter Auction set The Ripley Lions Club is hosting a Quarter Auction on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Logan's Gap Camping Resort in Ripley, Ohio Doors open at 1 p.m. and the auction begins at 2 p.m.

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Clonch, Tully to wed Rachel Grace Ann Clonch and Nicholas James Tully are announcing there engagement and upcoming wedding. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Steve and Karen Clonch of Lynchburg. She is a 2010 graduate of Lynchburg-Clay High School and 2012 graduate of Southern State Community College with a degree in Agricultural Production. She is currently employed by Holtfield Station as the assistant manager. The prospective groom is the son of Jeff and Missy Tully of Sardinia. He is a 2008 graduate of Lynchburg-Clay High School and a 2011 graduate of the University of Cincinnati’s Paramedic Program. Nick is currently employed by TriHealth Patient Transport Services. He also is a volunteer Paramedic with the Southern Highland Joint Fire District as well as the Sardinia Life Squad. The couple will reside in their new home near Sardinia. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Rachel and Nicholas on their engagement and upcoming marriage.

Lunch being served to raise funds for veterans Wilson Sroufe VFW Post 9772, Mt. Orab, will be serving lunch at Kibler Lumber in Mt. Orab on Saturday, September 15 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy 50¢ hot dogs, $1.00 hamburgers, with all the trimmings and free soft drinks. There will also be delicious homemade desserts by the ladies of VFW Post 9772

Auxiliary. Kibler Lumber is donating all the hot dogs, hamburgers and soft drinks while giving all the proceeds to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Please stop by, shop, eat and enjoy the day at Kibler Lumber at 665 East main Street and with Wilson Sroufe VFW Post 9772, Mt. Orab.

Haunted Hills seeks “Happy Haunters” It’s hard to believe that fall is almost upon us and fall means Halloween which, in turn, means it’s almost time for The Haunted Hills at Magic Waters! The folks at Magic Waters are well on their way to making this year’s Haunted Hills the best ever. However, in order to do that, they must assemble the best Scare Squad ever, too.Young people (and not so young) who are interested in working in the Haunted Hills need to know about the informational meeting for workers which

will happen on September 9 at 5 p.m. It is important for all potential workers to attend this meeting to learn about the rules, compensation, etc.... For more information call Jean Lowe at (937) 3651312. This year’s Haunted Hills will happen each Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening from September 28 thru October 28. Folks planning ahead and wanting to obtain group rates for their scout groups, church youth group, etc. should call Janny Brizius at (937) 365-1388.

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Cry-Out America, a 9/11 Remembrance, will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 in front of the Brown County Court House beginning at 5 p.m. with music. The program will begin at 6 p.m. with speaker, Pastor Bill Collett. On September 11, 2001 America was shaken to its foundation by a series of surprise terrorist attacks. Eleven years later our nation needs to be awakened again, not just to the threats of terrorism but to our critical spiritual condition. Cry-Out America will be a prayer gathering praying for our community, the military, education, church, marriage, youths, friends,

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Georgetown, was arrested and charged with illegal manufacture of drugs, a third-degree felony, possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony, and obstructing justice, a fifth degree felony. Charges are pending the completion of the investigation against three other male suspects. Chief Coburn wishes to thank the Georgetown Fire Department for their quick response and assistance with the scene and fire marshall Dunn for all his assistance with the scend and help in the investigation. Coburn added that the

Brown County Sheriff’s Department was also a big help as well as the Brown County Animal Shelter for its quick response of the animal control officer who took custody of a pit bull that was at the residence. Witnesses also came forward with information that the police needed to identify the additional suspects. Coburn stated, “These people not only put themselves in danger, but they endangered the welfare of the neighbors and the surrounding property, the personnel that responded to scene and the public, in general.”

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Notice of Public Auction Date of Sale: September 26, 2012 Time of Sale: 2:00 pm Location: Mt . Orab Village Hall – 211 S High St Mt. Orab, OH 45154 Property Offered: 3.21 acres of vacant land located North of Rt 32 on Klein Rd in Brown County, OH. Parcel # 10-017520-0000 Situate in J. Williams Survey No. 750, Green Township, Brown County, Ohio, and being bounded and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the center line of Klein Road; said starting point being the northwest corner of Fanny B. Berry’s 90.00 acre tract as recorded in Deed Book 133, page 507 of the Deed Records of Brown County, Ohio; thence north 2° 20’ 00” west, 29.00 feet along the center line of Klein Road to the true point of beginning for this conveyance; thence continuing along the center line of Klein Road north 2° 20’ 00” west, 722.00 feet to a point; thence south 66° 18’ 00” east, 544.09 feet to a point; thence south 62° 21’ 00” east 544.09 feet to point; thence south 52° 57’ 50” west, 108.67 feet to an iron pin; thence south 4° 33’ 09” east, 295.90 feet to an iron pin; thence south 87° 19’ 59” west 575.98 feet to a point in the center line of Klein Road and the place of beginning. Containing 7.555 acres Surveyed by Gerald S. Renshaw, Registered Surveyor No. 4872. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE: Beginning at a point in the center line of Klein Road, said beginning point being the northwest corner of Fanny B. Berry’s 90.00 acre tract as recorded in Deed Book 133, page 507 of the Deed Records of Brown County, Ohio; said beginning point being also corner to Michael R. Brewer, thence from said beginning point and the center line of Klein Road, north 2º 20’ 00” west a distance of 29.00 feet corner to Michael R. Brewer thence with Michael R. Brewer’s line north 87º 19’56” east a distance of 428.69 feet to the true pont of beginning; thence from said true point of beginning and on a new division line through the land of James E. Brewer for the next 2 courses: North 4º 33’ 09” west a distance of 295.90 feet; thence north 87º 19’ 56” east a distance of 147.29 feet corner to Michael R. Brewer; thence with the west line of Michael R. Brewer south 4º 33’ 09” east a distance of 295.90 feet corner to Michael R. Brewer; thence with the line of Michael R. Brewer, south 87º 19’56” west a distance if 147.29 feet to the place of beginning. Containing 1.000 acres, subject, however, to all easements of the record. Surveyed by Gerald S. Renshaw, Registered Surveyor No. 4872, May 20, 1975, Being the same premises described in Deed Book 257, page 415 of the Brown County, Ohio Deed Records. SAVE AND EXCEPT: Situate in Military Survey No. 887, Green Township, Brown County, Ohio and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the North line of Military Survey No. 750 and West line of Military No. 887 also being the Northwest corner of Fanny B. Berry’s 90.00 acre tract as recorded in Deed Book 133, Page 507 of the Deed Records of Brown County, Ohio; thence N. 2 deg. 20’ W a distance of 360.30 feet along said Military Sruvey No. 887 line to the real point of beginning for this conveyance also being a nail in the centerline of Klein Road; thence cointinuing along Military Survey No. 887 line and said road N. 2 deg. 20’ W. a distance of 390.70 feet to a buried P.K. nail; thence leaving said road and Military Survey No. 887 line S. 66 deg. 18’ E. a distance

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Don Newman retires from Ripley PD Don Newman accepting a commendation from the State of Ohio House of Representatives. Awarding Don with his commendation of 4 decades of service is State Representative Danny Bubp. Don stated his career in 1971 and retired August 27, 2012. Shown in the picture front row left to right are Mayor Tom Leonard, Chief Harvey Bowman, Captain Don Newman and State Representative Danny Bubp. Back row left to right are Patrolman Mark Kendall, Patrolman Joel Barnett and Sergeant Adam Pennington.

Phone: (800) 404-3157 • Fax: (937) 444-2652 E-mail: bcpress@frontier.com LEGAL NOTICE CONSTRUCTION BIDS REQUESTED Sealed bids will be received by the Washington Township Trustees, Clermont County, Ohio, at the Township office, 2238 State Route 756, Moscow, Ohio, until 3:00 PM, September 19, 2012, and then, at 7:00 PM at said offices, publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing labor, materials, tools equipment and services for: SHELL REPAIRS AND ROOF REPLACEMENT FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES BUILDING MOSCOW, OHIO AND REPAIRS AND TRUSS ROOF ADDITION FOR THE TOWNSHIP HALL All in accordance with the Contract Documents as prepared by, Steven P. Smith Architect 978 State Route 125 Hamersville, Ohio 4130 513-519-6375 No proposals will be considered which are not based on the Contract Documents. The bids shall contain the full name of each person and company interested in same, and shall be marked on the outside “Bid for Shell Repairs and Roof Replacement, for Emergency Services Building, Moscow, Ohio and Repairs and Truss Roof Addition for the Township Hall”. Bidding documents may be obtained for the nonrefundable cost of reproduction, at the Township Office 2238 State Route 756, Moscow, Ohio 45153, 513-553-2072. Bidders must register with the Township. Addenda will be sent only to those so registered. Drawings, Specifications and other Bid Documents may be examined at the Township office. Bidders shall submit with their bids a Bid Guaranty in the form of either (1) a combined Guaranty and Contract bond, (2) a certified check, a cashier’s check drawn on a solvent bank or (3) an irrevocable letter of credit, as Bid security. Bid security shall be in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Bid amount. Guaranties shall be made payable to the Washington Township Trustees. The Bid guaranty shall be in strict compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Section 153.54 and Sections 153.57 and 153.571 as applicable. The successful Bidder will be required to submit contract security in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum, on the form provided. Other forms will not be accepted. This Contract is subject to applicable law regarding Prevailing Wages. Bids may be mailed in advance, to the Township Offices and must be marked on the outside as stipulated above, but must be received at the Township office by the time and date stipulated above. Bidders shall meet all applicable governing, local state and federal laws and regulations, including those concerning nondiscrimination, employment opportunity, health, safety and others. The Washington Township Trustees reserve the right to reject any and all Bids, waive any irregularities or informalities in the Bidding, and to withhold final awarding of the Contracts for sixty (60) days after opening of the Bids. Washington Township Trustees BCP 8-26t2 ----------------------------------------

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to do a track of the subjects. The K-9 Unit was able to track the subjects a considerable distance, but the track ended on Camp Run Road. State Fire Marshall Rob Dunn arrived and processed the scene with Chief Buddy Coburn. Evidence was gathered which indicated the subjects were preparing to process methamphetamine. At that point it appeared to Coburn that one or more of the ingredients had been spilled and the fumes had ignited by a fan that was in the garage. Clarissa Sowers, 20, of

of 203.19 feet to a point; thence S. 62 deg. 21’ E. a distance of 544.09 feet to a point; thence S. 52 deg. 57’ 50” West a distance of 108.67 feet to an metal pipe; thence S. 87 deg. 19’ 56” West a distance of 147.29 feet to a metal pipe; thence N. 4 deg. 33’09” W. a distance of 35.56 feet to an iron pin; thence S 87 deg. 20’ W. a distance of 415.85 feet to the place of beginning. Contains 145668.42 square feet. 3.344 Acres. Subject to all legal highways and public utilities. Subject to any easements of record. Being part of the same premises described in Deed Book 155, Page 409 of the Brown County, Ohio, Deed Records. I hereby certify that this description is a true representation of a survey performed under my supervision in June of 1982. Andrew C. Walters, Jr., R.L.S. #5544. Being the same premises conveyed by deed recorded in Volume 274, Page 282 of the Deed Records of Brown County, Ohio. Minimum Bid – $4,778.17 Under the authority in IRC 6331 and 6335 the property described herein was seized from Richard J Holford and will be sold at public auction. Only the right, title and interest of Richard J Holford is offered for sale. If requested the IRS will furnish information about possible encumbrances. All property is offered subject to any prior valid outstanding liens in favor of third parties against the taxpayer which are superior to the lien of the U.S. The US makes no guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the validity, quality, or condition of the property or it’s fitness for any use. No claim will be considered for allowance or adjustment or for rescission of the sale based upon failure of the property to conform with any representation expressed or implied. Full payment is required upon acceptance of the highest bid. Notice of sale has been given in accordance with all legal requirements. All payments must be by cash, certified, or cashiers or check drawn on any bank of trust company incorporated under the laws of the U.S., payable to U.S. Treasury. For more info: www.irsauctions.gov Jennifer Breuchaud, 618-713-0421 BCP 9-2t1 ---------------------------------------ORDINANCE # 2012-09 AN ORDINANCE TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS TO SELL THE VILLAGE OF ABERDEEN’S WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN THE VILLAGE OF ABERDEEN, BROWN COUNTY, OHIO. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF ABERDEEN, STATE OF OHIO, A MAJORITY OF ALL MEMBERS THEREOF CONCURRING AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The Council finds it beneficial to determine the value of the Water Treatment System before proceeding with any expansion plans. The bids shall be for the purchase of all real estate related to the Village of Aberdeen’s Water Treatment Plant. Section 2: That the Village Clerk shall submit a “Notice for Sale of Water Treatment System” within the Village of Aberdeen to a newspaper of general circulation within the Village of Aberdeen, for five consecutive weeks. Said bids shall be received by 4:00 PM on September 4th, 2012 and opened during the council meeting later that same day. Passed this 7th Day of July, 2012. Attest: Nathan Pfeffer, Clerk Harry Foxworthy, Mayor David E. Grimes, Village Solicitor BCP 9-2t1 ----------------------------------------

State audit costs Scott Twp. over $18 thousand CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The charge is a second degree Misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and a $750.00 fine. Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little said that the charge is not a Theft charge, but rather a performance issue. “Our investigation found that Hanselman did not discharge his duties as Fiscal Officer in a proper manner”, Little said. Little said that the town-

ship can recoup the money spent on the reconstruction audit and other expenses associated with Hanselman’s tenure by claiming funds associated with an $85,000 bond taken out on Hanselman in 2007 by Travelers Casualty and Surety Company. If the bonding company disputes the claim and prevails in court, Little said that Hanselman can be court ordered to pay restitution to the township if he pleads or is found guilty.

Anderson said that making sure there was some way that the township could be made whole for the reconstruction expenses was one of the reasons he pushed for criminal charges to be filed. “We were told that restitution could be ordered in a criminal case, so we went that route in the best interest of the people of the township”, Anderson said. Hanselman’s case is currently pending in Brown County Municipal Court,

16 indicted by Grand Jury, most are drug/theft charges CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Misdemeanor. Carter is accused of receiving the property of Christine Meeker and Johnathon Baugus on or about July 8. Tyrone Cox, 43 of Felicity, faces one count of Aggravated Trafficking, a third degree felony. Cox is accused of selling or offering to sell Morphine Sulfate on or about July 9. Shane Kramer, 19 of Foster, KY, faces one count of Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle, a fourth degree felony. Kramer is accused of depriving Patricia Osburn of a 1998 Saturn on or about August 8. Holly Blevins, 41 of Cincinnati, faces one count of Complicity in the Commission of an Offense, a third degree felony and two counts of Aggravated Trafficking, a fourth degree felony. Blevins is accused of aiding or abetting another in committing the offense of Trafficking in Schedule 2 drugs on or abut July 9 and of selling or attempting to sell Oxycodone and Morphine on or about August 8. William Wallace, 30 of Mt. Orab, faces seven counts of Breaking and Entering, six of them Fifth Degree Felonies and one a Fourth Degree felony. Wallace is accused of breaking into seven homes between July 26 and August 10. William McMullen, 19 of Williamsburg, faces seven counts of Breaking and Entering, six of them Fifth Degree Felonies and one a Fourth Degree felony. McMullen is accused of breaking into seven homes between July 26 and August 10. Donald Worstell, 43 of Mt. Orab, faces seven counts of Complicity in the Commission of an Offense, six of them Fifth Degree Felonies and one a Fourth Degree felony. Worstell is accused of aiding in the commission of seven burglaries between July 26 and August 10. Jeremiah Crank, 28 of Georgetown, faces one count of Burglary, a second degree felony and one count of Receiving Stolen Property, a fifth degree felony. Crank is accused of committing these offenses on or

about July 23. Jeff Gast, 52 of Georgetown, faces one count of Domestic Violence, a third degree felony. Gast is accused of causing or attempting to cause harm to Kim Clements on or about July 21. Gast has previously pleaded guilty or been convicted of two prior Domestic Violence offenses, one in 2001 and the other in 2008. Leah Adams, 24 of Hamersville, faces one count of Theft of Drugs and one count of Drug Possession, both fourth degree felonies. Adams is accused of committing these offenses on or about August 11. Ronald Kaesheimer, 34 of Georgetown, faces one count of Aggravated Possession, a fifth degree felony, Falsification in a Theft Offense, a fifth degree felony and Obstructing Justice. Kaesheimer is accused of possessing Oxycodone, making a false statement to facilitate the commission of a Theft offense and of attempting to prevent the discovery or apprehension of another. He is accused of committing these offenses on or

about July 28. Darren McDaniel, 28 of Aberdeen, faces one count of Trafficking in Drugs, a fifth degree felony. McDaniel is accused of selling or attempting to sell Buprenorphine on or about January 28. Brian Harper, 21, faces one count of Receiving Stolen Property, a fourth degree felony. Harper is accused of obtaining the property of Michelle Truitt on or about July 17. Russell Tolliver, 36, faces one count of Tampering With Evidence, a third degree felony. Tolliver is accused of committing this offense on or about August 16. Chris Cropper, 21 of Ripley, faces one count of Having Weapons While Under Disability, a third degree felony. Cropper is accused of possessing a weapon while being prohibited from doing so. An indictment means that charges have been filed against an individual. It is not an admission or finding of guilt.

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Brown County Girl Scouts make changes for fair projects The Brown County Girl Scout Department of the Jr. Fairboard has initiated a few changes for this year’s fair. Individual Project judging will be held Monday, September 17, 2012 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center on Hamer Road in Georgetown. Judged projects will need to be brought to the fairgrounds on Sunday, September 23 from 14 p.m. for awarding of ribbons and display. If the Scout has met the requirements for a Junior Exhibitor's fair pass, these can be paid for on the September 17 and picked up on the September 23. Cost is $2.00. Requirements include participation in the Troop Project/judging and entering a poster last May or en-

tering an Individual Project in the Girl Scout Department on the September 17. Baking projects can be dropped off at Rhonemus Hall on Tuesday, September 25 from 9 -11 a.m. The bake sale will take place that evening from 5 - 7 p.m. at Rhonemus. Proceeds from the sale will be divided with the Scout receiving fifty percent of what her item sells for and the other fifty percent going to the Girl Scout Jr. Fair Program. For a complete listing of the Individual Project and Baking competition requirements, please speak with your troop leader. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jennifer StewartHamblen at (937) 6180572.

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Jeremy Yankee has worked with organizations across Brown County and surrounding counties since 2005, providing them with fundraiser ideas including ‘Hold’ em Tournaments.’ Now, he, along with two of his best friends, have brought his years of experience to a new business in Fayetteville, a private club called Fremont Players Club. Yankee, Neal Chance and Mark Malott opened the Fremont Players Club in mid May this year and the club already has more than 130 members who visit the club regularly. “What we offer is a fun place to be, that provides entertainment to its members such as regular hold' em tournaments, poker, pool, darts, Wii competitions, free WiFi and other activities,” explained Yankee. “We’re not a casino or a room full of slot machines. We started out offering poker games and gradually we’ve added more and more tournaments and contests for euchre, gin rummy and other card games as well.” Yankee said through his years of organizing charity events, supplying the equipment and manpower, he quickly learned that there were a lot of people who expressed a desire for a place they could go to compete in tournaments. He has operated hold' em tournaments for the American Legion in Ripley, RCAP in Russellville and Eagles and VFW’s across the county. He added that unlike

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the edge of the grass runway at the above address. The aircraft was a single engine "Gyro-copter". The pilot of the aircraft, John C. Holbrook Jr., age 60 of Portsmouth, Ohio was air cared to University Hospital for serious physical injuries. Witnesses stated that the aircraft had been taxiing down the runway and lost control on take-off. Mr. Holbrook was wearing a helmet and a seatbelt at the time of the crash. The F.A.A. was contacted and responded to the scene. The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway PatrolGeorgetown Post.

Brown County Ohio – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a serious injury Gyro-Copter crash. The crash occurred on August 25, 2012, at 03:30 P.M. on a private airstrip in Pike Township, Brown County, Ohio. On August 25, 2012 at 1533 hours the OSP Batavia Communications Center received a call from the Brown County Communications Center of a possible helicopter crash near the address of 4369 Oakland Road in Pike Township, Brown County. The Mt.Orab EMS was the first responders to the scene and confirmed that a gyro-copter had crashed on

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The owners of the Fremont Players Club from left are Mark Malott, Jeremy Yankee and Neal Chance stand in front of their new facility located next to Family Dollar in Fayetteville on St. Rt. 50. The private club opened this year in May.

other games such as slot machines or lottery tickets, poker is a game of skill as are the other games offered at the Fremont. “What we supply at the Fremont Players Club is a place to relax,” said Chance. “Sometimes our members just want to sit back and watch a game on TV or play a Wii game. “There is no drinking allowed at our club, but we do provide free snacks and other refreshment including coffee, water or soft drinks to our members.” Yankee explained that the cost to join the club is only $20 a year. Then each evening members can participate in a variety of events for set prices. “Basically we offer any kind of card game,” he said. “Right now we’re

only open on Thursday evening through Sunday evening, but eventually that may change. Currently the club is holding 9-ball billiard tournaments (for members only) on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. On the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month the club holds euchre tournaments (for members only). The club opens nightly at 6 p.m. and tournaments begin at 7 p.m. Hours for the club are Thursday and Friday, open 6 p.m. until 3 a.m., Saturday 1 p.m. to 3 a.m., and Sunday 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. “We are very excited about an upcoming event on Monday, September 10,” Yankee said, “We are holding a really big euchre tournament, and we expect the competition to

be fierce.” Yankee added that the Skyline Chili in Fayetteville offers a 10% discount to all Fremont Players Club members, upon presentation of their membership card. “We are here in Fayetteville to grow,” Yankee said, “We are in a central location and already have members from Highland County, Clermont, Adams, Hamilton, Clinton, Fayette, Warren and of course Brown. “We would like to invite everyone out to the Fremont Players Club and check us out. We are located right next to the Family Dollar Store on US 50.” For more information on the Fremont Players Club please call (513) 875-2875 or visit www.fremontplayersclub.com.

Georgetown Farmers Market adding new vendors The Georgetown Thursday Farmers' Market has added three new vendors, one selling fresh and dried herbs, jams and jellies and braided egg bread (challah), one with honey and another with hand made original gifts. There are many varieties of peppers, from sweet to very very hot, also a delicious new jalapeno with just a trace of heat, but great flavor! There are mounds of fresh vegetables at such low prices they are an invitation to buy in bulk. And don't forget the watermelon and cantaloupe, grown in the good l oc al soil and picked by

the farmers who raised them. Of course, those with a sweet tooth may still enjoy freshly baked blackberry cake, chocolate muffins, peanut bars, zucchini bread, cookies, cheese bread and many other treats. There are also fresh farm eggs for sale, and many varieties of canned pickles, beet relish, salsa and preserves. Visit the Market on Thursdays from 3--7PM in front of the "BOB" lot, on South Main just north of Rt. 125. There is now an entire city block of vendors!

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Civil War Group, and the Carey Bavis Post #180 of the American Legion also attended. Commendations of the event from Ohio Governor John Kasich and the Ohio House of Representatives were also presented by State Rep. Danny Bubp. Georgetown Mayor Dale Cahall, Brown County Historical Society President Ned Lodwick and U.S. Grant Association President Stan Purdy all addressed the crowd with prepared remarks. Lodwick spoke of all the names that Grant was called over the years, and pointed out that his boyhood name in Georgetown was simply “Lys”. Lodwick described Grant’s mastery of horsemanship at an early age and related a story about how Grant moved a large rock from Higginsport to Georgetown by himself with some hard work and planning. Purdy spoke of Grant’s time as Commander of Union forces in the Civil War. “Grant had a way about him that enabled him to

transfer his ideas into action through others”, Purdy said. “He had leadership. His manner bespoke authority and compelled respect in war.” Cahall reminded those present that the number of towns in the United States that can boast of nurturing a President is small. “To think that Georgetown is in this small group of special communities, it should make all of our hearts pound a little harder, should make us feel a bit more proud and should make us appreciate our heritage to a much greater extent. The experiences that young Ulysses S. Grant had were created in this Georgetown culture.” Following the ceremony, Purdy said “We’re so pleased that the statue turned out the way it did and we appreciate everybody that had something to do with making it happen.” Lodwick was also pleased with the reaction of the crowd following the ceremony. It’s just a great experience to see the statue park full of people who are hopefully remembering what Ulysses did for this country.”

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Over two hundred people attended the dedication of the Ulysses S. Grant statue on the Georgetown Square on August 25.

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The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Bagpipe and Drum Corp march to the Georgetown Square to begin the dedication ceremony.

The 70th Ohio Infantry fire a volley to honor American war dead following the dedication ceremony.

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Residents gather in the park to get a closer look at the statue and memorial bricks following the dedication.

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The Western Brown football team found itself up against the wall late in the third quarter last Friday night against visiting Hillsboro. The Broncos came out of the gate strong -- they took the opening kickoff and went 51 yards in eight plays to score the game’s first touchdown -- but by the time halftime came around they suddenly found themselves in a dogfight with a scrappy Indians squad. And with the game still tied at 14 late in the third quarter, the Broncos were on their heels. Hillsboro running back Kordell Ford, who already had two touchdown runs, was nearing the goal line on run that looked like it would be the finishing touch on a 13 play, 80-yard touchdown drive that would seemingly put the Indians in control. As Ford tried to extend the football over the goal line for six points, however,

Western Brown’s Justin Longbottom came in from his cornerback position and hit the football, knocking it out of Ford’s hands right before he could cross the goal line. What looked like the key play on a game defining drive for the Indians turned into the catalyst a young and inexperienced Broncos team needed. Including the 96-yard drive for a touchdown after the fumble, the Broncos scored 27 unanswered points in the final 14 and a half minutes of the game to earn a 41-14 season opening win at Kibler Stadium. “We stress turnovers every day at practice and it was one of those things that changed the game,” Western Brown head coach Evan Dreyer said of the fumble. “To see our defensive football team rally from giving up 14 and come back and get a takeaway like that and change the game was exciting not only the defense but the whole entire team.” The third quarter was full of potentially game

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Quarterback Devyn Wood lets go of a pass Friday night against Hillsboro as receiver Eean Hornung (foreground) looks back for the pass.

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Western Brown defensive back Layne Mosbacher hits Hillsboro running back Kyler White in the backfield on Friday night.

changing moments as the teams tried to jockey for position after playing to a 14-14 draw in the first two quarters. The Broncos got the first shot when they recovered their own kickoff at the Hillsboro 20 yard line to open the second half. But the Broncos hurt themselves with penalties on the drive -- they erased a 20-yard touchdown pass to Gunnar Woodyard thanks to a hold -- before another hold backed them up to a first and goal at the 18 yard line. Eventually the Broncos settled for a 31-yard Justin Berkely field goal attempt that had plenty of distance but was wide right. The miss gave the Indians the ball at their own 20 yard line and they wasted no time beginning a methodical march down the field. A trio of running backs - Ford, Kyler White and Craig Jackson -- led the Indians down the field and set them up for a third and goal at the Western Brown three yard line. Ford got the ball and looked about to cross the goal line when Longbottom made the big play. “(He’s) always around

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the ball,” Dreyer said of Longbottom. “Tonight, he was just always around it.” Despite scoring twice in the first half, both quarterback Devyn Wood touchdown runs, the Broncos had struggled offensively up until the point they got the ball back at their own four yard line after Longbottom’s forced fumble. The Broncos wasted no time taking advantage of the turnover. Wood hit receiver Jarred Haggerty for a 38-yard deep ball on the first play of the drive and they never looked back. A 31-yard Wood pass to freshman Eean Hornung and a 12-yard run by Woodyard got the Broncos to the Hillsboro five yard line just that quick. Wood finished the drive with a five yard run, his third rushing touchdown of the game, to push the Broncos ahead 21-14 with 34 seconds left in the third quarter. After the defense forced an Indians punt, the Broncos marched right down the field for another touchdown on the next drive. This time Wood did it with his arm as he found CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

Most of the girls on this year’s Western Brown girls tennis team were a part of last year’s undefeated, Southern Buckeye Conference-American Division championship team. Six of the eight girls on this year’s roster saw action throughout last season. While that may make it seem like the Lady Broncos are an experienced bunch, that’s not quite the case. Just two of those six returning players -- seniors Hannah Wiesenhahn and Anna Yockey -- had a consistent spot among the Lady Broncos top three singles spots or top two doubles teams. So as the Lady Broncos have battled through the first two plus weeks of the season, they’ve been adjusting to new, and for some full time, roles for coach Max Vavilov. “It’s helping in the fact that there is experience but you have a completely different lineup,” Vavilov said. “I have two of my singles -- second and third -coming from playing parttime second doubles and getting experience to playing consistently singles. The level of competition is different. The level of pressure is different.” And the Lady Broncos, initially, had to learn to play in their new respective environments.

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Morgan Fischer delivers a serve during her one hour, 40 minute match on what was a very warm Tuesday afternoon.

Despite having the six returners on this year’s roster, only one girl is playing in a spot that she occupied a year ago. That would be junior Katie Young. She is playing on the same No. 2 doubles team she rotated into a year ago. Aside from Young, every member of the Lady Bronco team is adjusting to a new position. Some are making bigger jumps than others. Vavilov initially set his lineup for the team’s first match against ClintonMassie, a 5-0 win on Aug. 13, by having his players

compete against each other for spots. Despite the easy win, Vavilov felt after watching them play against an opposing player that certain players were out of position. He moved players around to get the lineup he has used ever since. Senior Wiesenhahn has taken over the first singles position while sophomore Morgan Fischer took hold of the second singles position and sophomore Hannah Keller has settled into the third singles spot. Seniors Yockey and Megan Puckett have filled

the No. 1 doubles team while Young, freshman Kimberly Massy and junior Emily Barber have rotated in at No. 2 doubles. “Now that we’re in the groove of the season and everybody kind of sees their place and (are) accepting their roles, they’re responding well to it,” Vavilov said. “That helps with the team unity. They know now that we competed against each other (and) figured out our spots, now we’re competing against the world.” Initially, the Lady Broncos had some struggles. They suffered their only loss of the season on Aug. 15 to Bethel-Tate in the first match with the new lineup. “(They) definitely had a hard time,” Vavilov said of that new lineup. Since that point, however, the Lady Broncos have settled in nicely. They’ve picked up three straight wins, including a 4-1 win over visiting Amelia on Tuesday, after the loss to Bethel. Against the Lady Barons on Tuesday, it was easy to see how well each of the players have adjusted to the new levels of pressure put on them in their new spots. In the doubles matches, which Vavilov said wasn’t Amelia’s strength, the Lady Broncos got two strong wins. The veteran No. 1 doubles CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

Had a fan in the stands been giving only about half their attention to what was happening on the field during the first half of the Ripley girls soccer team’s game with Fairfield on Wednesday night and then looked at the scoreboard there is a pretty good chance they would have been surprised to see the score. They would have seen that the visiting Lady Lions were leading the Lady Jays 1-0 had they looked at the scoreboard anytime before it read 3:37 left in the first half. Once the Lady Jays finally got one of their 13 first half shots on goal -Fairfield had just two -- to go into the net, however, there was little doubt who was in control, on the field or on the scoreboard. The Lady Jays played an even stronger second half and picked up a 2-1 Southern Hills League win despite the early hiccups. “Oh, yeah. Definitely,” Ripley coach Amanda Hauck said when asked it she was happy with the win. “I told them, I said the only thing (to improve on) - well there were two things -- (were) communication and clearing the ball to the middle. We played the ball to the middle a lot.” Two things were clear almost from the beginning -the Lady Jays attack was strong and the Lady Jays struggled communicating with each other, especially on defense. Their lack of communication proved disastrous a little over five minutes in. The Lady Lions took a very early 1-0 lead because they simply dribbled through the Lady Jay defense and buried an open shot. “Any of our breakdowns that we had, really, came from lack of communication,” Hauck said. Having several young and new players on this year’s roster, along with the fact that Hauck shares several players with the Ripley volleyball team, has made it hard for the Lady Jays to work on talking and playing with one another early this season. As they continue to play together more and more, however, Hauck is seeing improvement. In fact, the Lady Jays improved quite a bit just during the duration of the game on Wednesday.

The Lady Jays began to talk to one another a little more often and began to see results, particularly on their relentless attack. Shot after shot went at the Lady Lions net but it just seemed that either the keeper made a good play to stop it, it was right at the keeper or it was simply wide of the goal. With such a relentless attack, however, it felt inevitable that the Lady Jays would score. And finally, with 3:37 left before half, they did thanks in large part to freshman forward Alexis Conley. Conley got control of the ball at midfield and made a run past the Lady Lions defense. She dribbled in to the box and laid a perfect cross to the legs of sophomore Shaunee Bruce, who kicked it into the back of the net to tie the game at one. “I’ve been looking for Lexi to make those runs from the beginning of the season,” Hauck said. “She struggled a little bit, she tweaked her ankle in one of the practices, so she’s been struggling a little bit. Tonight I saw what I saw when I saw her in SAY soccer and stuff like that.” Even with the equalizer in hand, the Lady Jays continued to attack. And, again, it paid off with a goal for one of the Lady Jays young forwards. Freshman Kristen Abbott followed up on a missed shot that had bounced off the Lady Lion keeper and put it back in to give the Lady Jays a 2-1 lead with 28:15 left in the game. The young Lady Jays forwards trio of Bruce, Conley and Abbott were the catalysts of the aggressive Lady Jay attack that helped them secure their first conference win. “I think our forwards really stepped up well tonight,” Hauck said. The win improved the Lady Jays to 3-1 on the season. They’ve also beaten Mason County (KY) and got a win against Reading by forfeit because they used an ineligible player. So despite having some things to still work on, Hauck is pretty pleased with where her team is. “I can’t ask that much more when they’re getting the shots off like they are and doing the things we ask them,” she said. “It’s just doing that fundamentally sound stuff.”

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Ripley’s Kristen Abbott prepares to make a pass after taking the ball from a Fairfield defender on Wednesday night.

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Volleyball Fayetteville opens with two wins The Fayetteville volleyball team kicked off its season this week with wins on Monday and Tuesday night. The Lady Rockets traveled to Blanchester on Monday evening and picked up their first win of the season 3-0. They beat Blanchester 25-12, 2513 and 25-11. Leading the way for the Lady Rockets in the win was Sydney Sheets. She had 20 assists, was 11/14 on serves and had three service aces. Carly Burroughs added seven kills and had four service aces while Claire Carson was 18/19 on serves with three aces and had six kills. Then, on Tuesday night, Fayetteville hosted Eastern in a Southern Hills League showdown and won 3-0. The Lady Rockets (2-0, 1-0 SHL) won 25-9, 25-21 and 2522.

Gabby Valentine led the way with 10 kills and was 8/8 on serves. Burroughs was 14/16 on serves with five aces against the Lady Warriors (0-3, 0-1 SHL) and added five kills. Carson had seven kills and five aces to go along with being 8/9 at the service line. Golf G-Men off to 2-3 start on the links The Georgetown golf team has picked up two wins early this season and has dropped three tough matches. After picking up a win over Ripley in their season opening match, the GMen dropped a match to BethelTate on Aug. 15. Then, in a tri-match on Aug. 22, the GMen beat CNE and lost to Western Brown. Six days later the G-Men faced CNE once again and fell just short in a tough match. They lost 186-190.

Trent Poe, a medalist in the G-Men’s win over Ripley, shot a team low 45 against CNE. Soccer Lady Jays pick up win The Ripley girls soccer team picked up a win over Mason County on Aug. 27 by a score of 1-0. Sophomore Shaunee Bruce scored the Lady Jay’s lone goal and keeper Tori Boone picked up the shut out. Broncos tie Clinton-Massie in opener The Western Brown boys soccer team opened their season with a 1-1 at Clinton-Massie on Aug. 21. ““We played with a ton of heart that game,” Broncos coach Kyle Fender said. “We played 100 percent a 100 percent of the time. That’s something we’re trying to do.” Nick Kuttler scored the Broncos goal on an assist fro Dakota Long.

Too many mistakes cost Rockets in opener BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press The Fayetteville football team did some nice things in their season opener against Clermont Northeastern last Friday night. Considering they had a freshman quarterback at the helm and only had one scrimmage to measure themselves against someone else, the Rockets moved the ball pretty well on offense. Defensively, they limited CNE to 200 yards total offense. However, in the end, the Rockets simply hurt themselves too much. Fayetteville turned the ball over four times, gave up three 30 plus yard runs for touchdowns and a 98yard punt return for a score as they lost their season opener 32-7 to visiting CNE. “We kind of set it up for them,” Rockets coach Harley McCullough said Wednesday afternoon. The Rockets were ready to play last Friday night and came out doing some good things. They drove down the field on their first drive of the night and were inside the CNE 20 when, on a fourth and four play, freshman quarterback Cole Schaefer dropped back to pass and was picked off.

It kind of set the tone for the rest of the night. Despite the turnover, the Rockets continued to stay strong in the opening quarter until, with just 26 seconds left in the quarter, they gave up a 60-yard touchdown run to Austin Thompson. “We dominated the first quarter but came out losing,” McCullough said. “We couldn’t get it in the end zone.” Though tough, the first quarter didn’t really knock the Rockets back on their heels. That came late in the second quarter. Just as it seemed like they would be set up to be down six at the half or possible tie, the Rockets gave up two big plays that turned the tide of the game. With 3:56 left in the half, Clay Cousino took a punt back 98-yards for a touchdown. Then, on the ensuing kickoff, the Rockets fumbled and CNE recovered. The first play after the fumble CNE scored on a 30-yard touchdown run. It gave the visitors an 18-0 halftime lead. CNE added to their lead in the second half with touchdown runs of 48 and 20 yards to go up 32-0. McCullough said the defense was solid at times but gave up too many big plays.

He felt a big reason they gave up those big plays was because the Rockets -- who have just 24 players on their roster and are battling injuries -- just don’t have the numbers to have much depth and, therefore, have a lot kids playing both ways. “Part of being mentally and physically tired is sometimes you make mistakes,” he said. The Rockets did have something go their way late when they finally got the board late in the fourth quarter on an eight yard touchdown run by Schaefer. Schaefer ran the ball 13 times for 42 yards and the score. He was 6-15 passing with two interceptions. Dave Watts led the Rockets in rushing with 49 yards on 11 attempts while Nate Allen added 31 yards on nine carries. Even with the loss, McCullough still feels like his team has the ability to be successful. He felt with just the one scrimmage and not being able to fully practice with such low numbers that the game was a dress rehearsal of sorts. “Technically, not having a second scrimmage, this is kind of a feel out game,” McCullough said. “If we limit mistakes, we can play some good football.”

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Western Brown Jr. High drops football opener The Western Brown Jr. High football teams recently opened their seasons with losses to Goshen. The seventh grade team lost a tight contest to Goshen 12-6 in overtime. Zach Stacy got the Broncos on the board in the first quarter when he scored on a 60-yard run. That would be all the Broncos could get going offensively, however, as they never threatened again. Goshen scored on their

last possession in overtime to defeat the visiting Broncos. The Warriors tied the game with a 1:12 remaining on the clock to send the game to overtime. Jacob Haggerty registered a fumble recovery for the Broncos. Meanwhile, the eighth grade team struggled in their season opener to Goshen as well. They lost to the Warriors 22-6. The Broncos jumped out

to an early 6-0 lead thanks to a five yard Tim Harvey scoring run but costly miscues and untimely penalties allowed Goshen to turn an 8-6 lead early in the fourth quarter into a 22-6 victory. Austin Brooks and Noah Hill recovered fumbles for the Broncos. The Broncos will continue their season at home on Tuesday, Sept. 4th against Williamsburg. Game time is 4:30 p.m.

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The Press Box Football 9/7 Western Brown at Waverly Fayetteville at Williamsburg Soccer 9/4 Georgetown at CNE Fayetteville at Cincinnati Country Day Western Brown at Norwood 9/5 Ripley vs Portsmouth West (Girls only) 9/6 Georgetown at Felicity Western Brown vs Goshen 9/7 Ripley vs Felicity Eastern at North Adams 9/8 Georgetown vs Fayetteville Volleyball

9/4 Eastern at West Union Fayetteville vs North Adams Western Brown at Goshen Georgetown at Blanchester 9/5 Fayetteville vs Felicity 9/6 Eastern vs Peebles Fayetteville at Gamble Montessori Western Brown vs New Richmond Ripley at Manchester Georgetown vs Felicity 9/8 Eastern and Georgetown at Western Latham (Tri-match) Western Brown at Milford Ripley vs Felicity Golf 9/4

Ripley vs West Union Western Brown vs Goshen 9/5 Ripley vs Georgetown Western Brown at Amelia Eastern vs Peebles and Manchester 9/6 Ripley vs Manchester Western at Southern Buckeye Conference at Deer Track GC Georgetown at CNE Cross Country 9/5 Fayetteville, Ripley, Eastern and Georgetown at Western Brown Invitational 9/8 Fayetteville, Ripley, Western Brown, Eastern and Georgetown at Felicity Invitational

Frustrating first half does in Broncos BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press The first half of their game with visiting New Richmond last Thursday evening is not one the Western Brown boys soccer team would like to replicate anytime soon. Not only did the Broncos come out of the gate a little slow, their emotions got the best of at times during a very contentious first 40 minutes. At the center of their frustrations were two noncalls by the officials that led directly to three Lion goals. And despite a strong second half, the Broncos dropped their Southern ConferenceBuckeye American Division opener to the Lions by that three goal difference, 3-0. “We came out flat. There’s no excuses for that,” Fender said. “The first 10-15 minutes of the game we were a step behind New Richmond, who came out very strong. You gotta give them credit for that. “We just didn’t bring it for the first half but we’ve got to learn to not let that effect us.” While the Broncos may have gotten off to a slow start, they seemed to have almost weathered the proverbial storm when things began to take a turn for the worse. It all started when Lions forward Noah Chaney corralled a loose ball in front of the net and fired a shot past Broncos keeper Ben Lamb. The gave the visitors an early 1-0 lead but the Broncos players and coaches weren’t too happy because it looked like Chaney had used his hand and arm to corral the ball before he scored. The Broncos were momentarily frustrated but got back to the swing of things as the Lions continued to attack and get shots. The combination of strong play from Lamb in the net and some off the mark shots by the Lions kept the Broncos deficit to one. Then, with about five minutes left in the first half, the Broncos nearly got the equalizer when Logan Easterling fired a missile that look destined for the back of the net.

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Western Brown keeper Ben Lamb dives to grab a loose ball in the box during the Broncos game with New Richmond last Thursday evening.

Lions keeper Nathan Dixon dashed those dreams, however, as he snatched the ball out of the air at the last second to keep the Broncos from getting what could have been a momentum changing goal. “We knew we needed to keep our shots low and wide. He snatches up everything in the air. He’s a very good goalkeeper,” Fender said of Dixon’s save on Easterling. “That could have been a big one.” Just minutes later, as it looked like the Broncos were going to go into the half down by just a goal, disaster struck. Lions forward Colton Farmer got on a run up the field with 1:59 left in the half when a foul was called as a Bronco defender tried to stay with Farmer. However, the two officials who saw the play initially ruled different ways. One believed the foul was on Farmer while the other felt it was a foul on the Broncos in the box. Eventually, the officials decided it was a foul on the Broncos in the box. That gave the Lions a penalty kick. Lamb made the save on Farmer’s PK but as Lamb tried to corral the loose ball Farmer tried to follow up his miss. He was able to get enough on the ball to find the net and give the Lions a 2-0 lead. At the same time, however, he had kicked Lamb. “He made the save,” Fender said. “That was a great save on Ben’s part. He did everything he

could.” The Broncos players and coaches, again, were infuriated. Lamb was down for about a minute before play was stopped to allow him to come out of the game. Before he was able to come out, however, he was given a yellow card. The Broncos emotion may have added to their problems as the Lions added to their lead just 18 seconds later. Freshman keeper Zach Williams replaced Lamb in the next for the final two minutes of the half and, in his first varsity experience as a keeper, gave up a goal on a routine shot he simply wasn’t able to grab before it trickled into the net. “A bad time for him to make his debut under the emotion of the game,” Fender said. “Nine times out of 10 Zach makes that save.” Coming out of out halftime after a very emotional first 40 minutes, the Broncos seemed to have let cooler heads prevail. They began to play more the type of game they want to play and they got many more opportunities darn near right from the start of the second half. Though they couldn’t push a goal through, Fender was proud of how his team responded in a tough situation. “That’s how we want to play. We want to play with fire. We want play with the intent to outwork our opponent. And we did that in the second half,” he said. “I think we were the better team in the second half.”

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Broncos: Turnover changes game CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 receiver Christian Dawson in the corner of the end zone for a 26-yard scoring strike to give the Broncos a 28-14 lead. In what suddenly became the norm, the Bronco defense came up with another stop on the Indians next drive. On the first play of the drive, the Broncos forced Jackson to fumble and Brady Brooks recovered for the Broncos at the Hillsboro 44 yard line. Though they were challenged by an Indians team determined to run the ball, the Broncos defense stepped up to the plate. They even seemed to get stronger as the game went on. “The biggest thing in the second half was that we

were able to make them drive the field,” Dreyer said of his defense. “When we made them go three yards, three yards, three yards, a lot of teams will make a mistake.” Just like their defensive counterparts, the Broncos offense seemed to straighten itself out as the game went on. Dreyer said a lot of that was letting the Broncos inexperienced offensive line get itself together after the Indians changed their defensive front following the Broncos first touchdown drive. It certainly seemed like the five big guys settled down in the second half because the Broncos offense answered each defensive stop with a touchdown.

A Jake Lawson 21-yard touchdown run and Woodyard 20-yard touchdown run closed out the Broncos point barrage in the final quarter and change. “It, kind of, came together to create a burst,” Dreyer said. “We caught on fire and kept playing. The storm took off and we scored some points in a hurry.” The win was nice but how they did it, a young and inexperienced team facing adversity and fighting through it, may be the best thing that happened last Friday night. “We improved from the second quarter all the way through the fourth quarter,” Dreyer said. “We started clicking and we started playing well together.”

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On paper it might have seemed as if the Western Brown volleyball team could have had some troubles working together early this season. They returned six players to this year’s team but had to replace four key members from last year’s sectional finalist team and integrate six new players into their system. But if you watched the Lady Broncos during their season opening tri-match last Saturday morning, you would have been hard pressed to believe anything I just told you. The host Lady Broncos swept matches against visiting Eastern (25-13 and 25-10) and Batavia (25-4

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Eastern’s Jennifer Durbin blocks a Batavia hit during the teams match last Saturday morning.

The first match of the morning pitted county rivals Western Brown and Eastern. Against the Lady Broncos, the young Lady Warriors struggled much of the match. They quickly found themselves trailing because they weren’t able to pass the ball off of the Lady Bronco hits. Three straight hits out by the Lady Warriors gave the Lady Broncos an early 5-1 lead they would only build upon. While neither team was in midseason form early on, the Lady Broncos were able to cruise to the first game win 25-13 because they were just the more comfortable team on the court. “You know, Western is a strong Division II team,” Reeves said. “We expected them to be strong but we had first game jitters as well. We expected to do a little better than we did.” In the match’s second game, the Lady Broncos used their strength to jump to a big early lead over Eastern. Returning Lady Bronco outside hitter Kylie Garrett scored three points at the net while classmate and fellow returner and middle hitter Becca DeBord scored two more to help the Lady Broncos to an early 12-2 lead. And the Lady Broncos kept going back to their experienced hitters because it was working. The combination of Garrett, DeBord and returning sophomore hitter Mackaela Fischer was too much for the Lady Warriors to overcome as the hosts cruised to a 25-10 win. “Our goal is always to pass, set and attack as much as possible,” Fite said. “They did a very good job of that today.” The Lady Warriors stayed on the floor for the second match of the day as they battled Batavia. It was clear from the first serve of the match the Lady Warriors were playing

much closer to the way they had hoped to earlier in the day. After Batavia had jumped out to a 10-6 lead, the Lady Warriors battled back to 10-9 with Jennifer Durbin at the serve. Batavia started to pull away some and got their lead to 10, 24-14, before Durbin got back-to-back points with teammate Jordan Dawson serving to get Eastern within 24-17 but it wasn’t enough to stave off a 25-17 first game defeat. It did, however, seem to get the Lady Warriors playing better. They played great defense and passed the ball very well from the start of the second game as the teams went back and forth in a see-saw match. Finally, with Shelby Cowdrey at the serve, the Lady Warriors pulled away. Cowdrey took over the serve with Eastern up 1816 and promptly dropped in two straight aces to give the Lady Warriors a 20-16 lead. Two points for Durbin helped the Lady Warriors eventually go up 23-16 before the Lady Bulldogs broke Cowdrey’s serve. It was enough, however, to push the Lady Warriors to a 25-18 second game victory. “That’s when it came together, that game two,” said. “When Reeves they’re on, they’re on. That’s what we’re striving for.” For as well as they played in the second set, it all went downhill in the final, and deciding, game three. Eastern was hanging in with Batavia until it got to 12-8. At that point, the Lady Bulldogs went on an 8-0 run to take control and, eventually, take the match with a 25-10 win. The morning wrapped up with the Lady Broncos battling Batavia in the third match of the day. Western Brown took little time taking control of the first game as they came out playing very strong volleyball.

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Leah Leist sets up a Lady Bronco teammate during their match with Eastern last Saturday morning.

Everything was working for the Lady Broncos -they were defending the Lady Bulldog hits, passing well and finishing at the net. They jumped out at the start and simply never looked back. During DeBord’s serve they jumped out to a 16-3 lead behind an ace and a Hannah Nuhn kill at the net. Shelby Cummins took the serve with the Lady Broncos leading 17-4 and finished the Lady Bulldogs off with a little help from Garrett and Fischer at the net as they cruised to a 254 first game win. The second game was a little closer but, again, it was a big Lady Broncos run early in the game that set the tone. Kasey York took over the serve with Western Brown up 3-1. Thanks to kills at the net by Garrett, DeBord and Nuhn, she gave them an 8-2 lead they

used to coast to the win. Not only was York good with the serve but she was just as good, if not better, at the net. She had five kills at the net against Batavia. “She played really well today. She did really good,” Fite said of York. “She’s really starting to step up and feel more comfortable, I think, in her role being (that) she’s first time varsity.” By the time all was said and done, the Lady Broncos had picked up 25-14 victory in game two to sweep the Lady Bulldogs. All in all, it was a pretty good day for the Lady Broncos. Not only did their experienced hitters perform well but the newcomers at libero, senior Abby Hall, and setter, Leah Leist and Cummins, played very well too. “They’ve gelled very quickly,” Fite said. “It took them awhile but once they did they’ve taken off.”

Dominant early, Lady Broncos Blue Jays struggle in many falter after surprising goal respects in loss to Fairfield BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press Early on last Thursday night it seemed like the Western Brown girls soccer team was in control. And it also seemed likely the go-ahead goal was just a formality given how the Lady Broncos were dominating possession and getting off good shots against visiting New Richmond. Then, just the opposite happened, as it often does in soccer. The Lady Lions got what seemed like an improbably goal off a free kick and never looked back en route to a 30 Southern Buckeye Conference-American Division victory. That one goal, scored against the run of play, seemed to change the entire outcome of the game. “We made that one mistake on that free kick and I think that just sucked the wind right out of our sails,” Lady Broncos coach Dan Silvis said afterwards. From the outset it looked like the Lady Broncos were the team to beat on the pitch. They control possession for long stretches of play and were able to easily thwart any Lady Lion advances for much of the first 15 minutes. And it wasn’t just that Lady Broncos were controlling possession, it was that they were setting themselves up for good opportunities. With 24:33 left in the half, freshman Taylor Akers let loose a shot that looked destined for the top of the net but the Lady Lions keeper Cassidy Martin made a great play to jump up and tip the ball enough to hit just above the crossbar. Then, about a minute later, the Lady Lions took advantage of an opportunity. Off a free kick about 25 or 30 yard from the net, Sarah Glenn scored as she lofted a ball over late charging Lady Broncos keeper Hailey Martin. She got enough on the

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Taylor Akers gains control of the ball during Western Brown’s game with the Lady Lions last Thursday night.

ball to allow it to roll into the net before Martin or a Lady Bronco defender could catch up. It gave the visitors an unlikely 1-0 lead considering how the Lady Broncos had been playing. “This game is a lot of momentum changes. It’s frustrating,” Silvis said. “You can dominate a team and still come out losers.” Despite the setback, the Lady Broncos settled back in and seemed to be on their way to finding the equalizer. Taylor Henry nearly tied the score with 16:55 left in the half when she took a nice pass and drilled a shot towards goal. It looked like it was headed to the back of the net but instead drilled the left goal post. Then, with 10:05 left in the half, Henry got on a run up the field and tried to go far post but her shot was just wide. Despite their flurry of productive activity, the Lady Broncos went into the half trailing 1-0. “If we would have made one of them, it might have made a difference in the game,” Silvis said. “You don’t come up big on those situations, they tend to let it affect them. You can

stand here and say coulda, woulda, shoulda but it’s not gonna change anything.” With all the frustration from a first half that saw them essentially control the game but trail nearly the entire time, the Lady Broncos weren’t quite the same team in the second half. The Lady Lions found more possession in the final 40 minutes and scored two more times as they rolled to the win to complete what was a disappointing first week of action for the Lady Broncos. The loss the Lady Lions was their second of the week. They lost their season opener at Clinton Massie, 31, on Aug. 21. Henry scored the lone goal in the loss to Clinton Massie. The game was eerily similar to the New Richmond game in that the Lady Broncos played even with the hosts in the first half but gave up an early goal and another later in the half before dominating the second half but still coming up short. “It was pretty rough,” Silvis said. “I would have never thought we’d start like this.”

There wasn’t much that Ripley boys soccer coach TJ Huff was pleased about after his team’s 3-0 loss to Fairfield on Wednesday night. The Blue Jays struggled all night to do much against the Lions on their attack or defensively. While Huff knows that his team doesn’t have the most talent around -of the 18 players on his roster just six had played soccer before this year - he knew they had more than they showed against the Lions. That wasn’t the part that bothered him the most, however. The thing that got to him the most afterwards was that his team just came out flat and didn’t play to the level he expects them to. “Fairfield wanted to win way more than we did,” Huff said. “Way more than we did.” It didn’t take long for the Lions to exploit a Blue Jay team that Huff said didn’t play hard. A little over five minutes into the game, a Lions forward got on a run up the field. Before long, he had gotten behind the entire Ripley defense and had what was essentially a 1v1 against Blue Jay keeper Jesse Cannon, a newcomer to the game and the goal. There wasn’t much Cannon could have done to prevent the Lions from taking the early 10 lead. “We were just not ready to play,” Huff said. “We don’t communicate on the field. When you don’t communicate, it’s gonna look bad.” Things didn’t get a

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Ripley’s Dylan Arnett tries to secure the ball as a Fairfield forward tries to fight around him.

whole lot better for the Blue Jays in the first half but they were able to do enough to stave off the Lions and trail by just the one goal at half. Coming out of the break, the Blue Jays showed some life. They seemed to have a little something extra in their step as they hustled around the field and got some runs and attacks going up the field. Nearly five minutes in, Blue Jay sophomore Holton Hamilton got the ball in the box and got off a shot that the Lions had to clear over the goal for a Ripley corner. Though they weren’t able to get anything off the corner, it seemed as if the Blue Jays had stepped their play up. “The first five minutes of the second half we did okay,” Huff said. “We couldn’t keep it up.” Things started going downhill just a minute later when the Lions doubled their lead with 32:31 left in the game.

On a Lions cross in the box, the ball was deflected into the Ripley goal for an own goal that gave the visitors a 2-0 lead. It was all they would need as the Blue Jays really struggled for the first time all season. “Wasn’t a lot of good to come from this game,” Huff said. The loss dropped the Blue Jays to 1-4 officially but Huff looks at the team as 0-5 because their one win was came via a forfeit by Reading, who beat them. They had to forfeit because they used an ineligible player. Huff was particularly disappointed in the effort against the Lions because they were coming off a 2-1 loss to Mason County (KY) where he felt they played well but didn’t have any luck. They put 20 shots on goal but got just one to go in. “The more we play, we can only get better,” Huff said.

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and 25-14) to open their 2012 season in fairly dominating fashion. “They did great serving. A lot of pass, set (and) hit,” Western Brown coach Carla Fite said. “I think for an opener if was very, very good.” As for the Lady Warriors, the morning at Western Brown was a mixed bag. The young and inexperienced Lady Warriors had some very good moments but struggled some. In addition to their loss to the Lady Broncos, the Lady Warriors dropped a hard fought three set match to Batavia 17-25, 25-18 and 10-25. “They came out of the gate cold. Kind of a slow start for Western,” Eastern coach Carmela Reeves said. “By the time we got to Batavia there, we were ready to play. We had a lot of nice things in game two.”

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 team of Yockey and Puckett rolled to the easiest win of the day by beating their counterparts from Amelia 6-0, 6-0. Young and Massy, playing at No. 2 doubles, had to fight through a tough first set before they rolled to a 64, 6-0 win. Against Amelia’s strength in singles, the Lady Broncos had to fight and claw to make sure they picked up a win. Keller came up short in a tough No. 3 singles match 0-6, 0-6 so the onus was on Wiesenhahn or Fischer to pick up match wins so the Lady Broncos could get the team win. And despite being up against the wall early, both responded strong. Wiesenhahn got down early in the first set and fought to eventually take control and roll in the second set en route to a 6-4, 61 victory. Fischer quickly found herself down 4-1 in the first set against Holly Buten before she turned things around. She fought all the way back and took the first set 64 despite being behind early.

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Hannah Wiesenhahn returns a shot during her match on Tuesday afternoon.

Fischer would go on to take the second set despite Buten making her earn each and every point. But she didn’t budge and would go on to finish Buten off in second set 6-1 to collect the win in what was an hour and 40 minute match. “That was really the key... to take the singles games in a tough match,” Vavilov said. “It’s a confident booster.” That grit and determina-

tion is what Vavilov has already saw from his team and what he expects to see for the rest of the season. “I am happy to see where they are,” he said. “Young girls are responding well and picking things up quick. The girls that don’t have a whole lot of experience are now consistently playing and showing me what they can do. “I like where we are.”

Gifford, DeWitt do well at OSF Alicia Gifford a member of the Rising Stars 4 H Club, and Abigail DeWitt a member of the Truth Seekers 4 H Club, attended the Ohio State Fair on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 to compete in Health Day. DeWitt presented her project The Truth About Tobacco and placed outstanding of the day. Gifford presented her project Alcohol and Drug Abuse she placed outstanding of the day and also won a clock trophy. Gifford attended Science day placing outstanding of the day with her Science fun with Dairy Food project. Both girls are Ohio State fair 4 H ambassadors where they both spent numerous hours working at the Ohio State Fair.

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Griffith does well at OSF Shelby Griffith a member of the Rising Stars 4H club attended the Ohio State Fair on Thursday July 26, 2012 to compete in Family Life day, she presented her project Growing on My Own and placed outstanding of the day.

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The BSC Eagles, chilling out after their dominating performances on Saturday, are pictured above front row, l-r: Kayla Nichols, Danielle Kulbe, Amaya Lovell, Mackenzie Ellis and Mallory Borkowski. Pictured back row, l-r: Caitlyn Woermann, Reagan Leonard, Gwendalyn Flick, Cassidy Asbury, Mary Hauserman and Laura Schmidt. Not pictured: Coaches Brian Smith, Lamar Kulbe and Jennifer Borkowski.

BSC Eagles were Dog Days tournament finalists The 2012 fall soccer season got underway with the CSA Dog Days soccer tournament, August 17-19, and what a great season opening weekend it was for the BSC Eagles! The Eagles are an U-12 girls soccer team comprised of players from Brown, Clermont and Hamilton Counties, who play competitively for the Beechmont Soccer Club. Competing against teams from CSA (Milford/Loveland), CUSA (Centerville), FOSC (Hamilton) and Ohio Elite (West Chester), the girls played some of their best soccer in their four plus seasons as a team.

Passing, communication and defense were on display throughout the weekend as the girls topped their division in goals scored (15), goals allowed (2) and went into the finale undefeated at 3-0. Facing off against Ohio Elite (OE) in the final, the girls would again strike first just minutes into the match. That lead would hold until late in the half when OE would net the equalizer. The game would remain tied until OE would gain the advantage about midway through the second half. It would be the last goal of the game and the weekend.

Several scoring opportunities for the Eagles were present throughout the match, including a beautiful redirect of a perfectly placed corner kick late in the game, but solid play from the OE goalkeeper would keep the outcome of the match in favor of Ohio Elite. Although they would come up just short in the finale, the Eagles can hold their heads high. This was a wonderful weekend of soccer played by the girls. We are so proud of the way you played this weekend and are looking forward to league play. Go Eagles!

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Basketball officials training classes to be offered beginning in October Ever thought about being a sports official? Sports officiating allows you to be a mentor to the players because you’re enforcing the rules and upholding the integrity of the game. Officials demonstrate impartiality no matter who’s playing. And good officials possess other strong character building qualities such as integrity, fairness and courage. The Southern Ohio Basketball Officials Association will be offering an instructional class for new basketball officials beginning Oct. 15 at Western Brown High School in Mt. Orab.

Class begins at 7:00 p.m. and will about three that evening. Classes will be held Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for a period of five weeks. Students will also gain practical on floor experience working scrimmages on other dates as needed. Students will meet all the requirements (25 hours classroom and on floor instruction) to become a licensed Ohio High School Athletic Association official after passing the test and will be eligible to work junior high, freshman and junior varsity contests during the upcoming season. Many local youth organizations now also require

this certification to officiate their local youth games. The OHSAA has established new online enrollment procedures this year. Students should go to the following website to in enroll in class prior to the first meeting: http://officials.myohsaa.org /Logon. Class instructor, Tin Engel, is a certified OHSAA instructor. The class costs $125 which covers books, materials and OHSAA registration. Prospective students should contact Engel at (513) 724-7622 or (513) 235-2470 to obtain additional information.

Golf scramble to benefit OTH Register now to play in a four man golf scramble at Lindale Golf Course on Sunday, Sept. 23, beginning at 1p.m. The scramble will include cash prizes, longest drive and closest to the pin contests. It will be fol-

lowed by a chicken dinner. All proceeds will benefit the non-profit Ohio Therapeutic Horsemanship Program (OTH), which helps kids experience the power of healing through horses.

To register your team, contact Andrew Mitchell at (513) 404-8154. Pre registration is required. To obtain more info about the organization that is located near Georgetown, www.cherryridgefarms.org.

FFA Communication and Leadership class begins at Ripley Union Lewis Huntington The 2012-2013 FFA Organization proudly announces the Communication and Leadership class. Students will use communication and leadership skills to become effective leaders. The kids will learn how to conduct research, presentations, and skills to help with team building. They will promote diversity in their leadership skills and foster positive working relationships among their peers. These skills will help them continue on with their future and bring a positive influence to our FFA Organization. This class is taught by Harvey Stanfield. Pictured above Front row (left to right): Logan Klump, Alexis McCray, Morgan Bahnsen, Shaunee Bruce and Macy Spires; Not Pictured: Jamie Skinner, Back row (left to right): Justin Cluxton, Michael Henize, Kaleigh Eastwood, and Michael Ring.

OSU Extension doing social media campaign Families who prepare meals and eat together tend to be healthier, happier -- and thinner. But half of all meals are now eaten away from home, and many meals that are eaten at home aren't prepared in the kitchen and enjoyed around the kitchen table - they're take-out meals or fast food eaten in front of the TV. To help busy families find easy, practical ways to adopt healthier habits, Ohio State University Extension's family and consumer sciences program is launching a "Back to the Kitchen" social media campaign during the month of September. Throughout the month, 37 of OSU Extension's family and consumer sciences (FCS) educators and program staff mem-

Register for Cub Scouts September 5 The Georgetown Cub Scouts will hold registration for new scouts on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 7 p.m. in the Georgetown Elementary School Cafeteria. The cost to join is $30 which includes registration for 2012 and 2013 plus their handbook. We have an exciting year planned full of fun, enriching activities to include campouts, raingutter regatta, and a space rocket derby. Registration is open to all boys in 1st thru 5th grade. For more information, please call (937) 3783682.

bers will post a series of tips on Facebook and Twitter. Anyone who doesn't know an FCS professional who will be posting the messages can "Like" the FCS program's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com /osuefcs or follow the hashtag #backtothekitchen on Twitter.

F’ville’s Slone graduates Robert Slone, Fayetteville, has graduated from Fort Hays State University with an M.L.S. (humanities). Slone is one of 476 undergraduate and 57 graduate students who completed requirements for associate, bachelor and graduate degrees in the summer 2012 term.

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F’ville student named National Finalist for FFA Award The National FFA Organization (FFA) today announced Cody Adams of the Fayetteville FFA as a national finalist for the National FFA Proficiency Award in Diversified Crop Production. Adams is one of only four people in the nation chosen to compete for this award at the national finals to be held this October during the FFA national convention in Indianapolis, IN. Adams became eligible for the national award after winning the Ohio state competition earlier this year. The proficiency awards recognize outstanding student achievement in agribusiness gained through establishment of a new business, working for an existing company or otherwise gaining handson career experience. The Diversified Crop Production Award is one of 47 proficiency program areas FFA members can participate in to develop valuable experience and leadership skills at the local, state and national levels. This award is sponsored

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by CHS, as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. In recognition of being a finalist, Adams will receive a plaque and $500. The national winner will receive an additional $500 during a special ceremony at the national FFA convention. Visit www.ffa.org to learn more about the National FFA Organization.

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Chatfield College appoints new Alumni Association Director Chatfield College is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Wiederhold as the Alumni Association Director. Wiederhold will assist in database management of alumni records as well as collecting and increasing the accuracy of all alumni contact information. She will also be responsible for coordinating communicawith Chatfield tions Alumni. Chatfield alumni at both the St. Martin and Findlay Market Wiederhold is a second generation student at Chatfield and will complete the requirements for the Associate Degree during the fall semester. Her mother, Paula, is an alumna. “I have really enjoyed my time as a student here at Chatfield and I am excited about the opportunity to be the Alumni Director and work with the Alumni” said Wiederhold. “I encourage any Chatfield

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alumni to contact me with any questions about the Alumni Association.” Anyone wishing to contact Jennifer can do so at alumni@chatfield.edu. Wiederhold resides in Fayetteville with her mother, father, and two siblings. She enjoys four wheeling, hunting, and fishing in her spare time.

Did you know that Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Local Schools Foodservice department is accepting Free and Reduced applications for this year? If you have not filled out an application yet, or your income has recently changed, you may be eligible to participate in the USDA Free lunch and reduced lunch program. This program is based on gross income. If you are interested in applying, you can find a copy of the application on the District Website under food service, or request this application from the school building secretary or by contacting Kevin Lester at (937) 3921141 ext. 1003 or by email kevin.lester@rulh.k12.oh.u s.

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G’town FFA officers go canoeing Georgetown FFA officers participated in a six mile canoeing trip on the little Miami River on August 17, 2012. They observed wild life and enjoyed beautiful scenery. This was a great adventure into a fun and successful school year for the Georgetown FFA chapter. The officers who participated are: Madison Pack, Jennifer Wardlow, Clinton Evans, Kortney Bruton, Alicia Gifford, Jacob Shannon, FFA advisor and adult chaperone Jamie and Rema Louden. Pictured from a previous canoe trip are Katy Fussnecker, Alicia Gifford, Kortney Burton, Landon Lucas, Brittany Neff, Jennifer Wardlow, Lane Lucas, Tanner Turner, Paige Luck, Madison Pack.

CPR classes at Southern Hills Healthcare Provider CPR classes will be offered at Southern Hills Career Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown, on Tuesday, September 11, Following the 2012. American Heart Association guidelines, you will learn how to perform CPR at the level necessary for hospital, nursing home and EMS employees. This

course will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will last approximately four hours depending on the number of students in attendance. To register call Southern Hills Adult Education at (937) 378-6131, ext. 357. Class space is limited; register soon to secure your place in the class. Remember: “Education is Not Just for Kids! “

MOE staff excited about being back at school BY Debra Maham M.O.E. Assist. Principal

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Southern Hills Career & Technical Center welcomes several new instructors to its staff this year. Michelle Michael is the new Early Childhood Education instructor. Preston Thomas joins the staff as the instructor for the Sports Medicine program. Andy Creighton comes to Southern Hills from Georgetown High School to teach Project Lead The Way Engineering curriculum, and Todd Blust, a graduate from Western Brown who completed the Southern Hills Carpentry program in 2003, returns to his alma mater to teach the next generation of carpentry students. In addition to these new instructors, Kristin Depenbrock, who previously taught the Southern Hills Marketing satellite program at Georgetown High School, is now at the Career Center teaching English. We are excited to have so many new faces in the building. A great new school year is underway! Pictured left to right: Mr. Preston Thomas, Sports Medicine; Mrs. Kristin Depenbrock, English; Mr. Todd Blust, Carpentry; Mrs. Michelle Michael, Early Childhood Education; and Mr. Andy Creighton, Engineering.

Welcome to School! Everyone here at Mt. Orab Elementary is very excited to begin a new school year. You may wonder what happens around the school over the summer break. Here is just a sample of the hard work that prepares the building for the new school year. Our dedicated office staff has spent many hours over the summer making sure that the necessary materials are ready to go on that very first day of school. We have also enrolled many new students to our M.O.E. family! Our hardworking custodians have transformed our building and made it a clean and safe place for students to learn and play. I think you will agree that they did a tremendous job – the building looks great! Our friendly food service staff has made the necessary preparations to be ready to serve breakfast and lunch to our students. They are always ready with a smile for our students! Our caring school nurse has been busy preparing the clinic and sharing student and staff health and wellness plans. Our talented teachers and

staff have also spent many hours over the summer preparing for your children. Our classrooms are inviting places for children to learn and grow due to the planning and collaboration among our staff. As you can see, Mt. Orab Elementary is a busy place, even in the summertime as we await the arrival of our students! I am very excited about the opportunities and adventures that students will experience this school year. I want to thank everyone for the positive efforts that are being made to help each child be successful everyday!

BCESC changes meeting date The regular monthly board meeting of the Governing Board of the Brown County Educational Service Center will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. in the offices of the Board to consider any business which may be necessary. Please note this is a change from the regular meeting date.

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Southern State Community College’s 45th graduating class in the practical nursing program includes (first row, l-r) Paula Scott, Cayla Lindberg, Megan Reyes-Rosales, Jessica Clutter, Laura Hart; (second row, l-r) Ryan Battista-Pride, Karla Carson, Devona Shelton, Sara Reifenberger, Marci Mickle, Haley Blake, Destiny Jodrey; (third row, l-r) Charity Hilgeman, Steffani Robins, Rebecca Gross, Penny Clark, Melinda Wise, Gentry Adams; (fourth row, l-r) Deena Davis, Cailee Christman, Holly Vermillion, Shelby Murphy, Brooke Hayner; (fifth row, l-r) Tim Lewis, Kristen Shaffer, Nelson Tharp, Pam Henderson, Brittany Click, Heilery Mefford; (sixth row, l-r) Darren Polley, Josh Villars, Stephanie Rabon, Katharine Neu; (back row, l-r) Diana Smith, Tammy Lower and Carmella Biscoe. Absent from the photo were Diane Brenner, Shana Jackson and Mitch McManis.

SSCC’s nursing program honors 39 graduates The 45th graduating class of Southern State Community College’s practical nursing program was honored during a special pinning ceremony held August 10 on the college’s Central Campus in Hillsboro. Thirty-nine students were recognized for completion of the college’s one-year certificate program. “The pinning ceremony is a long-time tradition of nursing and it truly is a medal of courage and perseverance,” said Dr. Julie Krebs, SSCC Director of Nursing. “These individuals are truly deserving of this medal.” The most recent graduates include Gentry Adams of Hillsboro, Ryan BattistaPride*# of Georgetown, Carmella Biscoe of Hillsboro, Haley Blake*# of Leesburg, Diane Brenner# of Blanchester, Karla Carson of Williamsburg, Cailee Christman of Winchester, Penny Clark*+ of Hillsboro, Brittany Click Georgetown, Jessica Clutter# of Sardinia, Deena Davis of Lynchburg, Rebecca Gross of Wilmington, Laura Hart of Hillsboro,

Brooke Hayner*# of Washington Court House, Pam Henderson# of Higginsport, Charity Hilgeman+ of Winchester, Shana Jackson of Ripley, Destiny Jodrey# of Winchester, Tim Lewis*# of Mt. Orab, Cayla Lindberg of Wilmington, Tammy Lower* of Washington Court House, Mitch McManis+ of Bethel, Heilery Mefford of Seaman, Marci Mickle*# of Washington Court House, Shelby Murphy# of Hillsboro, Katharine Neu*+ of Sardinia, Darren Polley# of Seaman, Stephanie Rabon of Blanchester, Sara Reifenberger of Sardinia, Megan Reyes-Rosales of Greenfield, Steffani Robins*+ of Greenfield, Paula Scott# of Washington Court House, Kristen Shaffer# of Greenfield, Devona Shelton of Winchester, Diana Smith*+ of Leesburg, Nelson Tharp# of Hillsboro, Holly Vermillion# of Washington Court House, Josh Villars# of Sabina and Melinda Wise*^ of Wilmington (* denotes Phi Theta Kappa honor society; # denotes Cum Laude 3.5-3.74 GPA; ^ denotes Magna Cum

Laude 3.75-3.89 GPA; + denotes Summa Cum Laude 3.9-4.0 GPA). Following the pinning ceremony, Shana Jackson and Jessica Clutter were announced as the recipients of the Licensed Practical Nursing Association of Ohio’s free one-year membership. “It is my honor to share in this celebration with you,” said Dr. Kevin Boys, SSCC President. “The good news is: I read an article in the Cincinnati Enquirer today that says the prospects for nurses continues to be good for a long time. I have to say how proud I am, not only of each of you, but also the faculty and our program which has been rated top in the nation.” The SSCC practical nursing graduates currently are ranked No. 1 in the nation in first-time pass rates on the NCLEX-PN licensure examination administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. “I encourage you to take everything you’ve learned here into practice,” said Dr.

Boys. “And I hope this isn’t the end of your journey; I hope you plan to continue your education so you become the professional you set out to be when you first entered the doors at Southern State Community College.” The Practical Nursing program at Southern State is a certificate program combining lecture classes, lab practice and clinical experience designed to prepare the graduate to be eligible to complete the licensure examination (NCLEX-PN) to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Students have the option of completing the first-year Practical Nursing Program and, at that point, can choose to stay and complete the second-year Associate Degree Program, or to test for licensure and begin work as an LPN. To learn more about Southern State Community College’s nursing programs, please visit www.sscc.edu/academics/associate/nursing.shtml, or call Sue Leach at 1-800-6287722, ext. 2640.

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The 2012-2013 FFA Organization as some new classes this year. This is our Agriculture Food and Natural Resource class. In this class they will be learning about, Team Building and Leadership Skills, the FFA Organization, Parliamentary Law, Animal Body Function, Animal Nutrition, Animal Reproduction and Health, Food Science and how to manage Agricultural Records. The instructor of this class is Mr. Harvey Stanfield. Pictured above Front Row (Left to Right): Alexis Hesler, Haley Stalbosky, Paige Boone, Sky Denny, and Christina Davis; Back Row (Left to Right): Jackson Eagan, Michael Oberschlake, Zachary McDaniel, Chandler Himes, Cole Fegan, Billy Strange, and Christopher Hines.

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The Master Gardener program originated in Seattle, Washington in 1972. The extension agent in the King County office of the Washington State Extension Service began to train and utilize the expertise of volunteers in order to more effectively reach the gardening public with research-based educational information. It was a great concept that has now spread across the United States, Canada and to other countries around the world. The Master Gardener program in Ohio has existed since the late 1970’s and has grown steadily. Although its’ initial start and growth was in the more urban counties of our state, there are now more than 3100 active Master Gardener Volunteers in more than 63 counties, urban, suburban and rural. The Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program provides intensive training in horticulture to interested Ohio residents who then volunteer their time assisting with educational programs and activities for Ohio residents through their local Ohio State University Extension county office. Volunteers are not required to have gardening skills or knowledge; a passion for learning about gardening and sharing this knowledge with others is a must! Working with county Extension personnel, Master Gardener Volunteers provide such educational services to their communities as: answering gardening questions from the public; conducting plant clinics; gardening activities with children’ senior citizens, or disabled persons’ beautifying the community; developing community or demonstration gardens; and other horticultural activities. How do you know if you would make a good Master Gardner Volunteer? You could qualify to be an Ohio Master Gardener if: • You want to learn more about plants and gardening • You are eager to participate in a practical and intensive training program • You enjoy sharing your knowledge with others

• You have the time to attend training and serve your community as a volunteer educator *Training Classes will begin on October 9 and will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays (10 a.m. until 3 p.m.) ending on November 29. If you would like more information about the classes please call the OSUE Office-Brown County at (937) 378-6716 or check the website at http://brown.osu.edu. *Remember the Free Gardening Seminars at the Fincastle Campus of Southern State College. Seminars are open to the public and are held in the library from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Raised Beds will be the topic on Thursday, September 20. Pam Bennett, Ohio State University Extension State Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator, recently discussed a new online effort called “Ask an Expert”. There are currently 65 Master Gardener Volunteers statewide who are trained through OSU Extension and are excited to be a part of this new initiative to help homeowners with their lawn and garden questions. Ask an Expert is part of an extension (www.extension.org) effort to assist consumers with a wide variety of questions ranging from animals to gardens to homes and more. The information provided is objective, research-based and credible and can be used every day to help you improve your life. Ohioans can go to any county Extension website by inserting their county in front of osu.edu (for instance, http://brown.osu.edu). In the right hand upper corner, you will see the icon for Ask an Expert. Click on this and follow the directions; and you will get an answer back from one of our Extension staff or volunteers. It is hard to believe that next week you will be reading September’s list of gardening tasks! The Brown County Fair will be here before we blink! *** Visitor in the Catnip Since the storms are still splitting and going around us, I have had to start up

my daily watering of containers on the deck. I enjoy keeping chives, thyme, stevia, oregano, marjoram, basil, sage, mint, and catnip close to the kitchen so that I can use fresh herbs when I am cooking. I don’t cook with the catnip. Every morning when I feed the birds, I snip a leaf off for Miss Kitty to enjoy. She is an inside cat, but certainly enjoys watching the birds as she munches on catnip. This past week as I was watering the catnip there was some movement in the leaves. I was “spooked” at first, but then leaned over to see what was making such a fuss. I had poured water on a “Praying Mantis” and it was not very happy with me! It was scurrying for a drier place on the catnip and rubbing its head with those huge front legs. For the next few days I looked before I watered and was pleasantly surprised to see it was still hanging out in the catnip. My discovery in the catnip has made me take a closer look at all my plants as I water. You never know what you might find hiding in the leaves! Brown County Master Gardener Volunteers will be teaching gardening seminars at Southern State College’s Fincastle Campus again this year. All seminars are free and open to the public. Seminars are held in the library from 6 until 7:30 p.m. The schedule includes: September 20 – Raised Beds October 18 – Amending the Soil November 15 – Edible Landscaping January 17 – Roses February 21 – Miniature Gardens March 21 – Native Plants/Id April 18 – Vertical Gardens May 16 – Water Gardens I am happy to report that my tomatoes are ripening quickly and I actually feel like I can “share” them with others. I have to admit that I have been pretty selfish so far this summer – keeping them all for our own enjoyment! Don’t forget to e-mail your gardening questions to Mike Hannah at mhannah2@msn.com.

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Do you grind your teeth? A good percentage of people have paranormal activity in their mouth at night, or even in some cases during the day. Some people grind their teeth against each other causing major damage to their teeth, while others clench their teeth causing painful headaches or sore muscles. And some do a combination of both. The odd thing is, the grinder or clencher is often unaware of this bad habit. We even see this phenomenon in children. There are some methods of treating this problem that can save wear and tear on the teeth. The most common paranormal activity we find is grinding of the teeth. The grinder will present with one or more of the following symptoms: • spouse complains of grinding noise at night • headaches, especially upon waking in the morning • popping, grinding, or pain of the TMJ (temperomandibular joint located just in front of the ear) • facial muscle soreness, soreness in the neck, shoulders and upper back • malocclusion, where the teeth no longer come together correctly • excessive callous tissue on the cheeks from cheek biting • tooth pain or sensitivity • premature failing of dental restorations • cracking of the teeth • mild to severe wear of the chewing surfaces of the teeth. • Painful or sensitive teeth In some cases the only

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DR. MICHELLE HECK sign of grinding is the wear of the teeth (which is noticed in the dental chair) and the patient is unaware of the problem. Clenching of the teeth is less traumatic to the dentition, but can cause some severe muscle and TMJ soreness. It can also cause frequent headaches. The clencher may clench during the day during periods of stress or deep thought/concentration as well as at night. What causes all this activity that is so detrimental to the head and neck? Overwhelmingly the number one cause is stress. One may note that this type of activity will only surface in stressful situations. In those with typical type A personalities, stress can be a way of life! Even kids are affected by stress today. We are seeing more and more children who are grinding their teeth in response to stress such as broken homes; busy schedules; and high expectations from parents, teachers, and peers. So what can we do? Obviously decreasing the stress in one’s life should take priority. Stress causes all kinds of medical problems in addition to dental ones. In addition, the grinder can wear a mouth guard or splint. This guard separates the teeth during the typical grinding period of the day

or night. It’s purposes are: 1) separating the teeth with plastic to prevent enamel wear, and 2) placing the teeth and joints in an ideal position in an attempt to stop the muscles from continuing their bad habits. Sometimes muscle relaxants, anti-inflammatory medicines, and massage are used in conjunction with this treatment. In severe cases of TMJ involvement, surgery is indicated. Bottom line: if you have any of these symptoms, see your dentist for possible treatment options. And try to relax!

Veterans support group forming Open Arms .... Always, a newly formed veterans' support group will meet on September 10, 2012, at 7 p.m. at the Mt. Orab La Rosa's. Guest speaker will be Mr. Ken Woods, Jr. He will discuss Emergency Preparedness. Mr. Woods is a former Marine with experience in environmental health, and emergency management. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Technology Management from Arizona State University. The public is welcome. For more information, call (937) 515-9543.

I hope all of you get a chance to go to the Highland County Fair starting the first week of September. Winchester is holding their Caramel Festival Labor Day weekend. Thanks to two understanding school boards Highland and Brown Counties are out of school for the week of the fair. Being two rural farming counties we have a population that have grown accustomed to enjoying our county fairs. Providing entertainment for all ages is an enjoyment to provide to ourselves and the people we live by all year. All the fair board members are busy helping you enjoy the fair but we still find time to slip away and watch the events or kids or grandkids showing that week. Starting Monday, September 24, the Brown County Junior Fair will be showing their projects. From horse shows, dog shows, cattle, and other projects the junior fair members will be the finest young people in Brown County. As a grandparent now, I look forward to watching my own grandkids and yours. Take time during your visits to the fair to see the leaders of tomorrow show their projects. We want to thank the Junior Fair adult advisors for being a positive force in our young people lives. This year’s College Access event at the Brown

DENNIS BROUGHTON County Fair will have additional colleges including technical schools in addition to two and four year institutions. Students and parents will be able to sign up for the Learning Express Library offered through the State of Ohio‘s Library system. The Brown County Libraries will also be a part of this year’s event. Beverley Holsted, Becky Cropper, and Louis Mays are chairing this year’s event on Tuesday of the fair from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Danny Gray Activity Center. Parents and students will be able to visit with admission counselors regarding admission requirements, find out about financial aid and talk to various local college and tech school representatives. The seniors of our local schools need to start thinking about college now. This will give you and your parents a chance to see the process required for next year. September 25, 2012 Bob Hardyman and the entertainment committee will bring you another concert type event at the Brown County Fair. At 7 p.m. Chris Higbee will be the opening act in the center

ring, followed at 8 p.m. by Aaron Tippin. Both gentlemen are high energy type entertainers and appeal to all age groups. Chris Higbee and his band play a Charley Daniels style entertainment. Aaron Tippin is just a good old boy with all types of country music to play for you. Aaron is a former body builder and should provide eye candy to all the ladies in the stands. His patriotic song (Where the Stars and Stripes and Eagles fly) should bring all of you up on your feet to cheer. I got an e-mail looking for information about lodging in our area for the Brown County Fair. Phillip and Kim Woodyard from Pearisburg, Va., are driving up to the fair on Tuesday. Kim is a loyal fan of Aaron Tippin and is coming here to hear him sing. Phillip and Kim have been to many of Aaron’s concerts and Phillip said he’s the only thing that Kim hasn’t had autographed by Aaron. This is their first trip to Ohio. We hope they go away with another autograph and a happy experience of the Brown Co. Fair. The 2012 Brown Co. Fair is September 24 - 29. Our Web Page is: www.littlestatefair.com Our EMail is: brcofair@hotmail.com Phone: (937) 378-3558 Fax: 937-378-1361. See you at the fair

Old West Festival opens by giving back Back in the Old West, cowboys were more than just…well…cowboys. Many considered them to be their knights in shining armor. Gene Autry, “The Singing Cowboy”, famously wrote “The Cowboy Code”, or “Cowboy Commandments”. At number six on his list is: "A cowboy must help people in distress". Keeping this in mind, the Old West Festival tips it hat to these knights of the West during its opening weekend, September 8th and 9th: Cowboy Charity Weekend. The Old West Festival encourages its patrons to promote the cowboy way and assist those in need. Each patron 12 and older who brings in a canned good will receive $2 off the general admission price. All donations will go to the Freestore Foodbank and benefit Hope Emergency. Hope Emergency provides

assistance to residents of Adams, Brown, Clinton and Highland counties. The Old West Festival runs Saturdays and Sundays, September 8 to October 7 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. The Festival is located at 1449 Greenbush Cobb Rd between Mt. Orab and Williamsburg, Ohio just off

St. Rt. 32. Cost is $12 general admission; $6 for children ages 6 to 12; and children under 5 are free. Parking is FREE. Please visit www.oldwestfestival.com or call 1-866WEST-FES (1-866-937-8337). Also, visit us on Twitter and Facebook.

SRMC Auxiliary to hold quarter raffle It's quarter raffle time again! The Southwest Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will be holding a quarter raffle on Thursday, September 13, 2012 which will take place in the cafeteria at the hospital. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the fun will begin at 7 p.m. Please plan to come and see what you can get for just a quarter! Many nice

gifts are donated and you might be surprised what you win. There will not be any refreshments available at the raffle, but please bring your own snacks if you wish. Snack and soft drink machines are available in the bistro area of the hospital and also a soft drink machine in the cafeteria.

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Lytle birthday celebration, open house set The Williamsburg Harmony Hill Association would like to extend an invitation to the public to attend the annual Lytle Birthday Celebration and open house at Harmony Hill, 299 South Third Street on Sunday afternoon, September 9. Harmony Hill was the homestead of Major General William Lytle, the founder of Williamsburg and often referred to as the “Father of Clermont

Disaster public education event set The Ohio Valley Long Term Recovery Committee (LTRC) is hosting a public education event called: Be Ready : Before and After the Disaster on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the River Valley Community Center, Moscow. The LTRC has worked to meet the unmet needs for the Brown, Clermont, Adams and Scioto County survivors from the March 2, 2012 tornado. This is open a to all citizens, and there will be refreshments. The center is located at 30 Wells Street just off of US 52. Call Susan for more information at (513) 5534200

County”. The dairy house, built in 1800, is the oldest historical structure in Clermont county and is on the National Register of Historic sites. The museum and dairy house will be open from 2 to 5 p.m. The museum has an extensive collection of items related to the history of Williamsburg. New exhibits of special interest will be featured including a collection of Native American artifacts found in the area. The Olde Williamsburg Weavers will be giving demonstrations on an 1800’s barn loom and wool will be spun on spinning wheels made by local artisan, Earl Pringle. The Williamsburg Community Band will provide a program of patriotic and popu-

lar music from 3:30-4:30. It is suggested that everyone bring a lawn chair and enjoy the event. Refreshments will be served during the afternoon. The Association will be offering a new collectable ornament featuring the Lytle Dairy House created by Barker Ornaments of Oxford Ohio. The Dairy House ornament is the first of several historic site ornaments to be offered in the future and will be for sale for $5.00 at the museum and at Wendy's World on Main Street in Williamburg. The Harmony Hill Museum is open the first Saturday of each month from 1 - 4 p.m. and by appointment. For more information call (513) 724-7790 or (513) 724-7824.

NB & T Financial Group announces third quarter dividends NB&T Financial Group, Inc.(Nasdaq: NBTF), parent company of The National Bank and Trust Company, Wilmington, Ohio, has declared a dividend of $.30 per share payable October 22, 2012 to shareholders of record September 28, 2012. This dividend is the same as the previous quarter and the dividend declared in September 2011. John J. Limbert, President and CEO, commented, "We appreciate the support of our

shareholders, and understand the value they place on a consistent dividend." NB&T Financial had, as of June 30, 2012, total assets of $687 million, cash management accounts totaling $41 million, and trust assets with a market value of $194 million resulting in a total of $922 million in assets under management, and currently operates 23 full service offices in seven Ohio counties.

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TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, September 3, at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714. TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, September 3, at the Ripley Church of the Nazarene, 230 North Second Street. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501.

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Brown County Farm Bureau annual meeting will be held on Monday, September 3 beginning at 6 p.m. at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center in Georgetown. For more information on this event call (937) 3782212. Open House at Georgetown Exempted Village Schools will be held on Monday, September 3 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for grades Pre-K through 12. The first day of school for students is Tuesday, August 28. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Monday, September 3, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. This meeting is open to the public. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Alcoholics Anonymous in Sardinia meets from 11 a.m. until noon each

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, September 3 at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further information is available by calling Velvet Frye at (937) 444-7237.

Tuesday morning at the Sardinia Town Hall. Please enter the back door. For more information call (937) 444-3877. Zumba Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127 North Point Drive in Mt. Orab at 6:30 on Tuesday, September 4. These classes are for members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members. Please call (937) 4445230 for more information. Yoga Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127, North Point Drive, Mt. Orab at 7:30 p.m. at the center on Tuesday, September 4. Members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members are welcome. Please call (937) 444-5230 for details. Williamsburg Garden Club Meeting will be held on Tuesday evening, September 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Harmony Hill, 299 S. Third Street. Hostesses include Izella Cadwallader, Julia Hess and Arlene Schleppi. Program on how to make leaf casting or hypertufa containers. Annual mum sale continues through September 8 on corner of McKeever and St. Rt. 32. For more information call (937) 724-3657. Phileo Ministries Clothing Ministry will be open on Tuesday, September 4, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This event is a ministry of Tri-County Baptist Church, 110 Winchester Street in Sardinia. For more information call (937) 446-1416. Brown County Educational Service Center will meet in regular session at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 4 in the offices of the board in Georgetown. Al-Anon Family Group Sessions will be held on every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Methodist Church on Church Street, off N. High Street. This group can provide support and information to families and individuals who know someone who suffers from substance abuse. For more information call Jean at (937) 444-3877.

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Girl Scouts help OVAMS with clean up Girl Scouts from Grant Service Unit and Girl Scout of Western Ohio council volunteered their time Monday, August 13, 2012 to pick up the grounds following the Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show. The girls would like to thank the OVAM organization for their support of the scouting program. Pictured in no particular order are Scouts - Anna Bryan, Ella Bryan, Hannah Clark, Sarah Clark, Kaitlyn Duffey, Abby Gillespie, Karissa Hamblen, Jessika Kelch, Victoria Kohler, Hannah Miller, Sage Miller, Emma Murrie, Cassidy Staggs, and Makenzie Strole. Leaders - Julie Bryan, Barbara Harbottle, Sarah Kohler, Pam Strole and GSWO council personnel Frances Bruder, Ashley Kruger, Lori Ross, and Catie Turner. Today’s Girl Scouts–is everything you’d expect and more. Troops are forming now. To find our more information about Girl Scouts in your area, meetings will take place locally on: Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. Russellville Elementary School. Brandi Mathews (513) 509-8248; Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 at Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Elementary School. Catie Turner (513) 509-8248; or September 23–29 , Girl Scout booth at the Brown County Fair. Activities will include a baking contest, displays and other recruitment activities. To find the nearest Girl Scout recruitment event or to volunteer, go to Girl Scouts of Western Ohio’s website at www.girlscoutsofwesternohio.org or call 513-489-1025. Girl Scouts–if you can think it, you can do it!

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 5 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 5 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.

information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (937) 444-3446.

Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend.

Belly Dancing Classes will be offered Wednesday, September 5, from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m at the Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (937) 444-3446.

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Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, September 5, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab

Sit and Stitch will meet 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, September 5 at the Sardinia Public Library, 13309 Purdy Road, Sardinia. Anyone who is a crocheter or spinner or who wants to learn, is invited to attend and bring a current project. Children are welcome. Further information is available by calling (937) 403-8481 or (513) 314-1656. Georgetown Cub Scout Registration will be held on Wednesday, September 5 at 7 p.m. in the Georgetown Elementary School cafeteria. Cost to join is only $30 which includes registration for 2012 and 2013 plus handbooks. Scouts enjoy enriching activities to include campouts, raingutter regatta and a space rocket derby. Registration is open to all boys in first through fifth grade. For more information call (937) 378-3682.

COURT NEWS Property Sales Bobby G. Burton to The Bank of Kentucky, Inc., 3.26 acres, Lot 8 in Adams Sub., Clark Township, filed 8/17/2012, $6,667 Waynoka Property Owners Association to Jason Clark, In-Lot 3369 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Township, filed 8/20/2012, $500 Waynoka Property Owners Association and Mary E. Bingham to Melanie and John Pelcha Jr., In-Lot 2515 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Township, filed 8/20/2012, $1,750 Gregory B. and Michelle D. Knue to Gregory B. and Michelle D. Knue, In-Lot 395 and In-Lot 396 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Township, filed 8/21/2012 BAC Home Loans Servicing LP and Chris and Amanda Bailey to Christopher Showalter, Lot 13 , 1 acre of land in Green Township, filed 8/21/2012 Barbara Boggs to Bank of America, NA 1.51 acres of land in Green Township, filed 8/22/2012 Kyle and Rhianna Lee King to Kyle and Rhianna King and Amanda Sue Lee-Tesmer, 5 acres of land in Green Township, filed 8/21/2012 Christopher M. and Angela Sidwell to Daniel Paul Oelker, Lot 10 in the Mt. Orab Estates in Green Township, filed 8/17/2012, $113,500 Arthur J. Webster to Eric J. Lang and Julie D. Dye, Lot 45 in Mt. Orab Estates II, Green Township, filed 8/21/2012, $82,660 Michael D. Gast to Christopher L. and Trina L. Frazier, 6.57 acres of land in Huntington Township, filed 8/16/2012, $15,000 Christine A. McFarland to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, 1.42 acres, 1.32 acres and 1.45 acres of land in Huntington Township, filed 8/22/2012, $29,258 Robert Meadows to Stacie Moran, In-Lot 160 E. 1/2 in the Village of Aberdeen, filed 8/21/2012 Robert W. Meadows to Stacie Moran, Angie Frodge and Dwayne A. Meadows, In-Lot 166 in Aberdeen, Huntington Township, filed 8/21/2012 Robert W. Meadows to Angie Frodge, In-Lot 159 in Aberdeen, Huntington Township, filed 8/21/2012 Charles W. Elrod to William C. and Tara G. Taylor, In-Lot 171, In-Lot 154 and In-Lot 171 part, in Aberdeen, Huntington Township, filed 8/20/2012, $12,000 Waynoka Property Owners Association to Elizabeth A. Wood and Adam C. Johnson, In-Lot 3689 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Township, filed 8/20/2012, $500 John Lecheiter to James R. Pauckner and Karen Smith Pauckner, In-Lot 678 and In-Lot 679 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Township, filed 8/21/2012, $225,000 Katrina M. Williamson to Thomas and Connie Sawyers, In-Lot 23R Whole in Feesburg Lots, Lewis Township, filed 8/22/2012 Donna Bentley and Deborah McComas to Richard Girard Chase, Sr., In-Lot 1764, In-Lot 1763 and InLot 1765 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Township, filed 8/16/2012, $98,000 Jack Trammell Hall to Todd A. and Carla F. Steinbrink, and Michael J. and Barbara T. Buschelmann, InLot 1260 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Township, filed 8/22/2012, $242,000 Bobby J. Prewitt to Bobby Joe and Lynn Prewitt, trustees, 72.23 acres of land in Perry Township, filed

8/17/2012 Bambi L. Beachy to The National Bank and Trust Company, 1 acre of land in Perry Township, filed 8/17/2012, $25,000 Edward H. and Jane Gilfilen to Edward H. and Jane H. Gilfilen, trustees, Lot 1 in Gilfilen Sub., and 36.42 acres of land in Perry Township, filed 8/20/2012 Richard E. and Rhonda J. Kleemeyer to Everbank, 3.15 acres, Lot 3 in Victory Estates Sub., in Perry Township, filed 8/17/2012 E. H. and Jane Gilfilen to Edward H. and Jane H. Gilfilen, trustees, 21.78 acres of land in Perry Township, filed 8/20/2012 Rickey Wilson to Ricky A. Wilson, In-Lot 38 and In-Lot 39 in St. Martin Village, Perry Township, filed 8/16/2012 American Financial Resources and Judy Nichols and Sharon Montgomery to Oris E. McCloud, 2 acres and .63 acres of land in Pike Township, filed 8/16/2012, $104,000 Randy L. and Mary K. Hiler to Gary A. and Janice C. and Gary A. Wolfe, .47 acres of land in Mt. Orab, Pike Township, filed 8/17/2012, $12,000 Raymond P. and Barbara A. Virost to Raymond P. and Barbara A. Virost, trustees, 6.42 acres, .21 acres and 6.62 acres of land in Georgetown, Pleasant Township, filed 8/17/2012 Kevin and Darlene Applegate to US Bank National Association, 6 acres of land in Pleasant Township, filed 8/17/2012, $45,000 Patricia and Mark S. Foster to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, In-Lot 28 whole in Wills Sub., Pleasant Township, filed 8/20/2012 Gary Randall Mason to Lizabeth A. Doss, In-Lot 142 whole, In-Lot 146, part and In-Lot 147 part in Georgetown, Pleasant Township, filed 8/22/2012, $68,700 Cynthia L. and Shannon K. Lemar to Billy J. Sears, 2.02 acres of land in Scott Township, filed 8/21/2012, $26,000 Edward B. and Vicky Cierley, trustees to Vicky Cierley, Joshua R. Fry and Christopher A. Bruce, 13.30 acres of land in Sterling Township, filed 8/22/2012 Christina and Eric Hamilton to Government National Mortgage Association, 4.77 acres, Lot 12 in Miranda Acres Sub., Sterling Township, filed 8/22/2012, $83,334 Wanda R. Smith etal to Wanda R. Smith, 125.97 acres of land in Sterling Township, filed 8/21/2012, $164,000 Brenda M. Coburn to Brenda M. Coburn, .73 acres of Sterling Township, filed 8/21/2012 Patricia and Larry Fithen to Philip and Eric Brinker, 21.75 acres of land in Union Township, filed 8/17/2012, $59,500 Alfred E. Orme to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, .23 acres of land in Union Township, filed 8/16/2012, $16,667 Ronnie and James L. Jimison to Ronnie Jimison, .60 acres of land in Union Township, 5 acres of land in Washington Township, .71 acres and .26 acres of land in Sardinia, Washington Township, filed 8/21/2012 Stephen J. Penny to John Keith and Judy Ann Herrman and David Campbell, In-Lot 30, In-Lot 31, InLot 45 and In-Lot 32 whole in German Addition in Ripley, Union

Township, filed 8/17/2012, $85,100 Melvin N. and Barbara A. Derickson to David Campbell, In-Lot 36 in Ripley, Union Township, filed 8/16/2012, $2,500 Cheryl J. Taylor etal, trustees to Harold Teegarden, Lot 17 in Mead-

owview Sub., in Washington Township, filed 8/22/2012, $3,500 Joan Bullock to Daniel W. and Kimberly S. Mays, .50 acres and .50 acres of land in Washington Township, filed 8/20/2012, $36,100

Marriages Gloria Regina Dixon, 42, Mt. Orab, sub-teacher to marry Tarry Lynn Green, 38, Mt. Orab, machinist, filed 8/16/2012 Nichole Rachelle Malicote, 27, Mt. Orab, customer service manager to marry Brandon Martin Shaw, 28, Mt. Orab, corrections officer, filed 8/16/2012 Angela Marie Turner, 43, Hamersville, printer to marry Jason Hale Dudney, 43, Hamersville, un-

employed, filed 8/17/2012 Brittany Pearl Fancher, 19, Bethel, cashier to marry Matthew Ray Canter, 19, Bethel, Cincinnati Milacron, filed 8/17/2012 Nannette A. Hodge, 47, Sardinia, retail clerk to marry George D. Alsip, 73, Sardinia, retired, filed 8/20/2012 Andrea E. Schumann, 47, Hamersville, office manager to marry John D. Wagner, 47, Hamersville, retired, filed 8/20/2012

Probate Steven Meek, Mt. Orab, case #20121159, DOD 8/4/2012, filed 8/21/2012 Mildred S. Padgett, Ripley, case #20121158, DOD 6/29/2011, filed 8/21/2012 June Pittenger, Georgetown, case #20121156, DOD 8/11/2012,

filed 8/20/2012 Kenneth W. Portwood, Georgetown, case #20121157, DOD 8/4/2012, filed 8/20/2012 David L. Smith, Mt. Orab, case #20121160, DOD 4/17/2012, filed 8/22/2012

Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Brenda Morris versus Alan L. Moore, case #20120793, filed 8-162012, Action: other civil stalking JPMorgan Chase Bank, National versus William A. Hoffer, case #20120794, filed 8-16-2012, Action: foreclosures Wells Fargo Bank, NA versus Phyllis A. Smith, case #20120795, filed 8/16/2012, Action: foreclosures LVNV Funding LLC versus Jimmie D. Fite, case #20120797, filed 8-17-2012, Action: other civil Capital One Bank (USA) NA versus Vicky Walters, case #20120798, filed 8-17-2012, Action: other civil Sara Hall versus Donald Hall, case #20120800, filed 8-20-2012, Action: civil stalking Julie Adkins versus Anthony Mike Day, case #20120801, filed 820-2012, Action: other civil stalking Stone Creek Financial versus Mary Spicer, case #20120802, filed 8-20-2012, Action: other civil Lendmark Financial Services versus Kelly Mingua, case #20120803, filed 8-20-2012, Action: other civil Fifth Third Bank, An Ohio Corp versus Dennis Montana, case #20120804, filed 8-20-2012, Action: foreclosures Loretta Cole versus William A. Swart, case #20120808, filed 8-212012, Action: other civil stalking Capital One Bank (USA) NA versus Brandon M. Traylor, case #20120810, filed 8-21-2012, Action: other civil Capital One Bank (USA) NA versus William J. Saalwaechter, case #20120811, filed 8-21-2012, Action: other civil U.S. Bank, National Association versus Roy K. Collins, case #20120813, filed 8-22-2012, Action: foreclosures United States of America versus Christopher R. Stowell, Sr., case

#20120814, filed 8-22-2012, Action: foreclosures Lynnette Knisley versus Locust Ridge Nursing Home, case #20120815, filed 8-22-2012, Action: workers Compensation DOMESTIC CASES Claudia Clark, Ripley versus Adam Clark, Georgetown, case #20120792, filed 8-16-2012, Action: dissolution of marriage Gordon L. Perkins, Mt. Orab versus Lena L. Perkins, Amelia, case #20120796 filed 8-17-2012, Action: dissolution of marriage Tarah Hardyman, Sardinia versus Robert Hardyman, Georgetown, case #20120799, filed 8-17-2012, Action: domestic violence George M. Fitzpatrick, Williamsburg versus Heza G. Fitzpatrick, Williamsburg, case #2012005, filed 8-20-2012, Action: domestic violence George M. Fitzpatrick, Williamsburg versus George S. Fitzpatrick, Williamsburg, case 320120806, filed 8-20-2012, Action: domestic violence Christina Prye, Georgetown versus Timothy Cook, Mowrystown, case #20120807, filed 8-20-2012, Action: domestic violence Kimberly S. Clements, Georgetown versus Gregory S. Clements, Norwood, case #20120809, filed 821-2012, Action: dissolution of marriage Michelle M. Stewart-Powers, Mt. Orab versus Kelly Powers, Williston, ND, case #20120812, filed 821-2012, Action: termination of marriage Sandra Branham, Fayetteville versus Darrell R. Branham, Milford, case #20120816, filed 8-22-2012, Action: domestic violence Janele R. Kiser, Winchester versus Anthony W. Kiser, Sardinia, case #20120817, filed 8-22-2012, Action: dissolution of marriage

Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 5 at 4:30 p.m. at the Habilitation Center, 9116 Hamer Road in Georgetown. The public is invited to attend. TOPS Chapter in Aberdeen will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 5, at the River Bend Apartments Community Room. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Kick-boxing Classes will be offered on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on September 6 at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive. These classes are open to members as well as non-members. For details call 4445230. Dinner in the Dacatur Park will be held on Thursday, September 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. Dinner in the Park is sponsored by the “We Can Help Food Bank” and members of the community. For more information contact Kay Fry at (937) 378-3703. Legion Hall Bingo held each Thursday (including September 6) at 5 p.m. with the kitchen opening at 5:30 p.m. Ripoffs/Instants start selling at 6 p.m., the early bird bingo is at 7:15 and regular bingo begins at 7:30 p.m. Call Ed Fryman for more information at (937) 442-4704. Free Dinners will be served from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. every Thursday, including September 6 at the Decatur Park. Dinner in the Decatur Park is sponsored by the “We Can Help Food Bank” and members of the community. Yoga Classes will be offered at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 6. These classes are open to both members and non-members. Call (937) 4445230 for more information. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, September 6, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab. Adams/Brown County Alzheimer's/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group will meet Thursday, September 6 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center, second floor. For more information (937) 386-3590. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 30th Annual Quilt Show, sponsored by Clinton County Quilt Association will be held September 7, 8 and 9 at the Clinton County Corn Festival at the fairgrounds, 958 West Main Street in Wilmington. For more information or to enter a quilt for judging contact Kathy Szelagiewicz at (937) 783-3742. Free Knitting and Crocheting Classes at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in Russellville will be held 10 a.m.-noon Friday, September 7. 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. Agape Food Pantry sponsored by the Fayetteville United Methodist Church will be held on Friday, September 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. The church is located at 61 East Humber Street and is for Perry Township residents only.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Phileo Ministries Clothing Ministry will be open on Saturday, September 8 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This event is a ministry of Tri-County Baptist Church, 110 Winchester Street in Sardinia. For more information call (937) 446-1416. Williamsburg United methodist Women’s Food Sale will be held on Saturday, September 8, beginning at 10 a.m. They will be serving their famous chicken sandwiches during the Williamsburg Village-Wide Yard Sale. Also on the menu will be sloppy Joes, hot dogs, desserts and beverages. The church is located at 330 Gay Street in Williamsburg. In case of rain, food will be served inside the church. 7th Annual Alpaca Gala set for Saturday, September 8 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Honeysuckle Ranch, 1297 Wilson-Dunham Road, New Richmond. Entertainment to include live music, alpaca seminar and games for children. For more information visit www.alpacagala.com. Last of the Summer Mt. Orab Music in the Park Concert will be held from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, September 8. The featured entertainment will be the Bar Codes, performing pop, dance and classic music. This concert is free to the public. For more information call Woody Whittington (937) 444-2916. Old West Festival returns to Williamsburg on Saturday, September 8 through Sunday October 7, and every week-end in between, opening each day at 10 a.m. through 6 p.m., rain or shine. The cost is only $12 for adults, $6 for children 6 to 12, and children 5 and under are free. For more information visit www.oldwestfestival.com. UPCOMING EVENTS Rite of Christian Invitation (RCIA) Classes offered by Angela Merici Parish in Fayetteville will be held beginning Sunday, September 9, 2012 at the Parish. For more information call Rita Vilvens, CRE at (513) 8755020, ext. 5. Fayetteville Ice Cream Social will be held on Saturday, September 15 from 4 p.m. until dark. This event will be held next to the village hall and everyone is invited to attend. ‘Revival’ at God’s Mission, at the corner of Sisterville and Walnut Street in Hamersville will be held Monday, September 10 through Sunday, September 16 beginning at 7 p.m. nightly. For more information contact Brother Wayne Johnson at (937) 378-4558. Open Arms Veterans Support Group, a newly formed group will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, September 10 at the Mt. Orab La Rosa’s Restaurant. The guest speaker will be Ken Woods, Jr., discussing emergency preparedness. Woods is a former Marine with experience in environmental health and emergency management. For more details call (937) 515-9543. Brown County Diabetes Coalition Support Group Meeting will be held on Monday, September 10 at the Georgetown Methodist Church from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Everyone who has concerns about diabetes is invited to attend. If any questions call the health department at (937) 378-6892. St. Angela Merici Parish Hogtoberfest in Fayetteville, will be held on Saturday, September 15 from 6 to 11 p.m. at St. Patrick Chapel on US 50. The authentic German band, Talbach Musikanten will be entertaining with Polka and waltz music. Admission is free, though freewill donations are accepted. For more information call (513) 875-5020, ext. 2. Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 19 beginning at 7 a.m. This meeting will be held at the SWCD office at 706 Main Street in Georgetown. For more information call (937) 378-4424. Brown County Sugar Helpers Group will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, September 10 at the Georgetown Methodist Church. This meeting will include speakers, educational material, diabetic recipes and more.

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that has long antennae that are curved that are longer than the body of the beetle with white rings on them. The body of the black beetle also has white spots on it. If you suspect you have this beetle, which feeds on a number of different species of trees, you can call the Ohio Department of Agriculture at 1-855-2526450 or go to BeetleBuster.com to see pictures and learn more about the invasive bug that has caused so many problems in Clermont County. DON’T Move Firewood!!! This bug flies only very short distances………..don’t help it move by letting it hitch a ride with you. Farm Science Review The Farm Science Review takes place again in London, Ohio on September 18, 19 and 20. The FSR is a 3 day show that exhibits agriculture with equipment and technology. If you have an interest in agriculture and have not attended the FSR in the past, put it on your list this year. You can read more about the FSR by going online at http://fsr.osu.edu Tickets are available at all local OSU Extension Offices at a reduced cost. The tickets are $8 if you buy them at the FSR, or $5 if you buy them in advance of the week of the FSR at your local OSU Extension Office.

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research will eventually lead to government control and rationing in the health care field. If two drugs, tests or procedures work equally well and one cost twice as much, will the government refuse to pay for the more expensive one? Actually, in my opinion, that makes perfect sense. Why pay for something that’s expensive if it performs that same as something cheaper? If all else is equal, then the cost is an important deciding factor. This is the free market at work. A recent study published in the British medical journal The Lancet, compared mood stabilizers for treating acute manic episodes. A manic episode would be the “up” phase of bipolar illness. It would be pared with depression, thus the name “bipolar” as the patient’s mood swings from a high manic stage to a low depressed stage. The study found the three antipsychotic drugs Haldol, Risperdal, and Zyprexa, performed better

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Highland and Brown County Fairs In the next few weeks both Highland and Brown County youth will be on display with their projects at the county fair. From time to time I have people ask about participating in the Jr. Fair Sales. The sales in Highland County will be on Wednesday night, September 5 at 6 p.m. for the Hogs and Goats, on Thursday September 6 at 1 p.m. for Poultry and Rabbits and on Friday, September at 6 p.m. for the Steers, Feeder Calves, Lambs, and Butter. If you would like a buyers packet or more information contact Jana Holbrook at the Highland Co. Extension Office at (937) 393-1918. The Brown County Sales are on Friday afternoon starting at (corrected from last week) 2 p.m. on September 28 and Saturday September 29 beginning at 11 a.m. Call the Brown County Extension Office at (937) 378-6716 for details Dates to Remember Tobacco Field Day September 4 at Scott Farm in Georgetown, 6:30 p.m. Adams Co. Jr. Fair Beef BBQ - September 6 at Ohio Valley CTC Highland County Fair Saturday September 1 thru Saturday September 8 Farm Science Review September 18-20 (tickets available at OSU Extension Offices) Brown County Fair Monday September 24 thru Saturday September 29 Master Gardener Training Class - Starts October 9 Brown Co. 4-H Ox Roast - October 20 at the Brown County Fairgrounds starts at 5 p.m.

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Tobacco Field Day We will have some field demonstrations of Tobacco to look at on Tuesday, September 4 in Georgetown. The location will be at the Scott Farm located on US 68 between the Carter Lumber and the Equipment Super Store beginning at 6:30 p.m. We will have fertility trials looking at different nitrogen fertilizers with and without nitrogen stabilizers, sucker control with and without MH products as we look at options for reducing MH residues, some insecticide trials with new products to reduce damage from budworms, aphids and hornworms, plus the use of fungicides. Please call the Brown County Office at (937) 3786716 to register for this free program. All we need is the number of people who will be attending and your phone number. Plan to attend. Asian Longhorned Beetle It has now been over a year since the first find of Asian Longhorned Beetle in Ohio. The find in Clermont County, near Bethel, was confirmed in June of 2011. There have been a couple of cases of confirmed sites in Clermont County since that are located outside of the initial quarantined area. These new finds are a result of firewood being moved prior to the first confirmation of the problem in 2011. It is very important to adhere to quarantine rules and regulations to prevent the spread of this invasive bug that is not native to the US. It came from China, most likely in packing crates. The ALB is a large beetle

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PINE RIDGE Pine Village Residential Homes Inc. is now hiring for full & part-time employment. Weekends to be expected. Direct care aides needed for individuals w/developmental disabilities in a residential setting. Must have a valid driver’s license, clean background check & a high school diploma/GED. No experience necessary, will train. Starting pay @ 10.50/per hour, with raise upon completion of 90 day probation. Paid training. Apply in person @ 146 North Third St., Williamsburg, Ohio 45176.

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

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CNA’S NEEDED to touch the heart of those in need, in the coming seasons of giving, and all year round! We offer 12 hour shift. Call or stop by to fill out an application. 937-378-3727. DRIVERS CDL-A: Want a great job while earning the pay and weekly home time you deserve? 2012 tractors/trailers. 888-406-9046. DRIVERS: CDL-A, Great Hometime! Regional DryVan No-Touch. Clean MVR. Holiday/Vacation Pay. 1yr Experience Req. 513-761-9600. DRIVERS: CDL-A. Limited Positions For Teams. Dedicated Routes out of Vandalia, OH, 5,000+ miles per week. $2400 Sign On Bonus. Great Weekly Home Time, Excellent Pay/Benefits/Bonuses. New Equipment/No Touch Freight. Recruiting: 1-877-628-6806, www.carter-express.com. DRIVERS: HOME every weekend and thru the week. Dedicated Account. $1,200.00 Orientation Completion, $1,000.00 Driver Referral Bonuses! CDL-A OTR Exp. Req. 1-888-335-9565. HAIR STYLIST w/a managers license needed for a busy salon in Sardinia. Part-time position w/the goal of working into a full-time position. Please call 937-446-2306 & ask for Katy or Angela or apply at 7588 Staten Rd., Sardinia. HEAD FLEET Mechanic w/tractor trailer experience. Hours: Monday through Friday, 3am-11am w/weekend availability. Pay rate $20/hr. plus overtime. Tools & DOT experience required. Company match Simple IRA, Vacation & Holiday Pay. Call 513-724-7140. HOME CARE Agency serving DDS (FKA) MRDD seeks experienced & mature direct care professionals for 24/7, homes in Milford & Amelia. Experience with behaviors preferred. Immediate openings available. 513-681-2472. Leave message.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Full-time Community Manager needed for 46 unit multifamily property located in Owensville, Ohio. Successful candidate will possess 2+ years of property management experience, preferably with a subsidized property. Will handle day to day duties including over seeing maintenance staff, marketing units for occupancy, processing bills and appropriate documen tation for government subsidized programs. Salary depends on experience and includes benefits. Send resume, references and salary requirements to: Attn: Amanda Schilling Castle H.R. 830 Main St., Suite 300 Cincinnati, OH 45202 aschilling@CastleHR.com Fairfield Homes Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2 & 3br, Equal Opportunity Housing, apply at Forest Glade Apartments, 9001 Airport Rd., Georgetown, OH, 937-378-4565. BATAVIA - 2br, 1ba, central A/C, wall-to-wall carpet, equipped eat-in kitchen, off-street parking. $500/mo. plus deposit. 513-561-4014. EFFICIENCY & TWO BEDROOM, MOVE IN NOW, nice size, A/C, lots of storage, single story. Call 513-724-3951. FELICITY GARRISON PLACE SENIOR APARTMENTS 62 & OVER Rent Subsidized Free Utilities Secure Bldg. On-site laundry Pets allowed

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MT. ORAB, 2br, 1ba, washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator & water, $625/mo., $700/dep. 937-728-9694 or 513-310-4041. PRIVATE 2ND floor, 2br, equipped kitchen, air conditioning, $440/mo plus deposit, plus references 513-876-3017. SARDINIA Efficiency, $350., some utilities paid. Also, 2br House $500, 3-4br house $600, no dogs, no smoking. 513-309-4349 or 513-309-4319.

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HAMERSVILLE, 3BR, 1ba, all appliances furnished. Absolutely no pets. Credit references, $695/mo. plus deposit and utilities. 937-392-6052 or 513-734-4460. NEWTONSVILLE, 3BR/1.5BA, furnace, central air, large backyard, No Pets. $750/mo, must pay own utilities except water, 1 month rent plus security deposit, 513-625-8183.

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Asking $199,500 Dan 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 (Smaller parcels also available) GOT LAND? $300-$1000 down gets 1-45 acres, Fleming Co. Kentucky. Pays start $74. Building, hunting, nature. Cheap water, ceptic. 937-695-9997.

501 - CHILD CARE DAY CARE/BABYSITTING stay at home mother/nurse Lake Waynoka resident. 5am-6pm, flexible, reasonable rates. 937-829-9099.

DAYCARE: HUGS & KIDS, LLC, 662 Willow St., Williamsburg, Dorothy & Stephanie Lewis, Managers - call 513-218-7471, 859-801-0125; OPENING August 2012, two blocks from elementary 3BED/1BATH IN Sar- school. dinia. NO $ DOWN USDA Financing, LAUGH & LEARN $443/mo, P/I Only (Not PRESCHOOL all credit profiles will OPENINGS qualify). Remax AdAVAILABLE vanced Real Estate Viji Grant, 937-213-1548. Full-time care

Monday-Friday 6:30am-4:00pm Located off 68, two miles from 32. Accommodating children 3 years & older. Before & after school care available for all school aged children. Inside the home we have a dedicated preschool area that includes multiple activity centers, a large fenced yard w/swing set, sandbox & a 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 Dan large basketball court for (May also sell for less other activities. with fewer acres) Certified teacher w/Bachelors Degree in 401 - CONDOS/TOWNEarly Childhood HOUSES Education. FOR RENT Contact Jennifer at: 2BR, 1.5BA, balcony, 513-225-7085 or email us equipped kitchen, dishat: 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

washer, washer/dryer hookup. $650/mo. plus deposit. 513-237-3692 or 513-446-7255. BATAVIA - 2br condo, 1ba, W/D hookup, A/C, walking distance from town, $650/mo. plus deposit. No Pets! 513-724-7842.

512 - FINANCIAL SERVICES IF YOU ARE NOT AT YOUR LAST JOB, WHY IS YOUR 401(K)? Leaving a 401(K) with a previous employer could mean leaving it alone with no one to watch over it. At Edward Jones, we can explain options for your 401(K) and help you select the one that’s best for you. If you’d like to roll it over to an Edward Jones Individual Retirement Account (IRA), we can help you do it without paying taxes or penalties. And you can feel confident that someone is looking out for you and your 401(K).

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

613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES FREE 4-SMALL housedogs, 1 Pitbull housedog, very gentle; 1 Red Healer/Beagle mix, good housedog; 2 Beagles, good house dogs, 937-377-3019, 937-618-2296, 937-213-0328. HUSKY PUPPIES for sale, 3F, 2M, blue eyes, $200, cash only, POP 513-520-0803, lv message if no answer.

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

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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 CASE BACKHOE, 580-C, $4900, 513-732-0501. JOHN DEERE Gator, great condition, used only for light gardening, call 513-720-0547. MATTRESSES TWIN set $99.00, Full size set $105.00, Queen set $155.00; 9 Second St., Ripley, OH 45167, 7 days a wk, Sun. 1-5, 937-213-2298.

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SLIGHTLY USED power chair, Jazzy Select. Call for details. 513-875-3233.

801 - MARINE BOAT - 1989 17ft. Bowrider, 4-cyl. inboard, runs & looks great, stereo, covers, garage kept, $3,200. 937-392-4308.

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

807 - TRUCKS FOR SALE 20” RIM Dayton, 20” 920/tire & rim, Bud, 3-tubeless 22.5 Buds. 937-444-2689.

808 - AUTOS FOR SALE

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

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1317771- Mt. Orab - Sold before sent. $79,900

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1324847 - Mt. Orab - Location! Setting! Location! All Brick Ranch 100's of feet off of the road. 3BD, 2BA. Supreme curb appeal! Sunken family rm, equipped kitchen, newer roof. 2 finished rooms in bsmt. 24x26 finished rm. in garage. 2 car bay also. Rolling woods on rear. $179,900

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Mt. Orab 2BD, 1BA. PRI Situated on a rolling bank, this town prop. is ready to move into. Hardwood flooring is underneath all brand new carpets. Formal Dining Rm. walkout bsmt, mature shade trees, 1 car gar. Public water & sewer. $69,900

1311912- Western Brown Schools! Tucked away on a private creek lined 6+ ac lot. 4BD, 2.5 BA. Ready to move in! Full walkout bsmt, 30x30 det. garage. 30x15 back deck. Get ready to move!! $249,900

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1289196 - Lake Waynoka Simply Magnificent! 3BD, 2BA. This is a custom built Schlabach home. Open floor plan with soaring ceilings. Hardwood entry & kitchen flring. Beautiful kitchen cabinets w/crown molding. Kit. island. MBR suite w/stand up shower. Spacious laundry rm. $115,000

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1308791DP Bethel- Custom END ING built. home w/full w/o bsmt. 2BD, 2BA. Amenities too numerous to mention. Wonderful open flr plan. Stone FP. Brick FP in bsmt. HDWD under carpet. Beautifully rolling grounds. $129,900

1243844 Investment opportunity! Nothing to do but take over the rent roll!! Total renovation on all units. 4 different units! Elec & gas separately metered. Laundry facilities on site. Partial Bsmt. Fresh paint on exterior. $147,500

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1303582- Mt. Orab- Beautiful hardwood flrs in Kitchen bath and dining. Garden tub, stand-up shower & double vanity in master BD Bath. 3BD, 2BA. Property is in the heart of Mt.Orab on 1.53 ac. $69,900

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Exclusive Beacon Hill Sub-division this brand new custom built home boasts Hardwood flring on the entire first floor. California berber and ceramic tile on 2nd flr. Master BR suite has walk-in closet and a dbl. vanity. Zoned HVAC. Full bsmt. underneath. 20x18 back deck. Treelined back yard. 3 poss. 4 BR's 2.5 Ba. Beautiful! $169,900 1307706 Zoned Residential/ Commercial! Located at the corner of St Rt 131 & SR 50, one minute from Fayetteville. Mins. to Blanchester, Milford, Mt. Orab. 24x60 Multi-purpose bldg. included. This home must be viewed inside & out. Picturesque location $124,500

ALL FURNINSHINGS ARE NEGOTIABLE 1296603 - Mt. Orab - Wonderful all brick story and a half home w/a full bsmt. Beautiful hardwood flrs. in kit. and BR. Hardwood under most carpets. Stone F/P, brand new ceramic backsplash and furnace. 20x16 back deck. Covered front porch. Circle Drive 3 BR 2 Ba. All contents are negotiable. $92,500

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1324362 Pike Twp Renovated 1.5 story home on 1.97 rolling acres. Beamed ceilings, gourmet kitchen, newer carpet & exterior doors. Stocked pond, 40x32 garage w/steel 12' roll-up door. Add'l one car w/lean too. Covered front porch and back deck. First Offering! $98,500

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Look no further! - 1320705 - Mt. Orab Completely torn down to studs! Brand new interior everything, HVAC & windows. Beautiful renovation. 3 BD, 2 full BA, covered front & back porch. Public water & sewer. Corner location. Circular drive. 3 BR's 2 Ba. $72,500

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1265584 - Mt. Orab - OWNER F I T FINANCING! MUL Flexible Terms!! Former Cahall Apparel Store in the heart of Mt. Orab. 1100 sq ft of store front office area w/4 add'l rental apts. Full walkout bsmt. Low maintence. 15 space parking lot with mo. income. Public Utilities. $199,900

1311979 - Georgetown - Western Brown Schools! Solidly SOLD PENDING built 2 bdrm. home which is move-in ready! Both house and 30x50 barn need exterior siding re-worked. All on 1.87 acre tract. Great location & affordable. $27,890

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

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

1258238- Sardinia- 3BD, 2BA, Almost 1500 sq.ft. of open living area. Master BD suite. Dining Rm. & Equipped eat-in Kitchen. Large front deck & covered back porch. Affordable living seconds off St. Rt. 32. Back yard completely privacy & fenced. 2 car carport. $79,900

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1299786 - Hamersville - Move-in ready! Large home w/28x40 2 sty. barn/garage. Endless possibilities! Brand new hardwood flrs.in Great room. Nice eat-in kitchen. MBR suite. Brand new front & back decking & gutters plus downspouts. $65,900

1291547 - Mt. Orab - Great, level road frontage on this multi-purpose tract. Currently being farmed as it contains approx. 23 acres of tillable ground. Can be split Perfect for that 4H project and horses. Call today for a personal viewing. $99,900

901 - SALES 4152 KINCHELOE Rd., Georgetown (between Mt. Orab & Georgetown, outside of Wahlsburg), multi-family, ladies size 12-14 clothes, housewares, lots of misc., 9am-4pm, Sept. 6,7 & 8, rain or shine. HUGE FAMILY Yard Sale every Fri., Sat. & Sun. from 9am-7pm at Holly Lanes on St. Rt. 125, Amelia. Lots of items for home, clothes for kids & adults, great prices.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH FROM NOON-2PM

HUGE MULTI-FAMILY Garage Sale: Sept. 1st & 2nd, 9am-5pm at 4147 St. Rt. 286, Mt. Orab. Household items, fish & reptile aquariums, Horton cross bow, tree stand, Trail cameras, beer signs, holiday decorations, clothing, much more!

PRICE REDUCED!!! 196 Green AcresF Dr., Georgetown

HUGE MULTI-FAMILY Yard Sale, Sept. 7th, 8th, 9am-5pm, Moler Mobile Home Park, 511 East Main St., Mt. Orab.

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

HUGE YARD Sale Sat., Sept. 8, 9am-5pm in Russellville Park. Lots of clothing & books, household items (decorating/kitchen/crystal), electronics, baby items, holiday decorations, golf clubs/bags, & more. No sale if rain.

Asking $165,000 For More Info Contact 937-213-0351 or 937-378-6493 Near Amelia, Ohio

Public Auction • Antique Auction Saturday, September 8, 2012 10:00AM

MULTI-FAMILY YARD Sale - Sept. 7th, 8th, 9am-5pm, 3547 Carpenter Rd., Mt. Orab, Eddie Bauer & Baby Trend Pick & Play, high chairs, carseats, misc. baby items, child’s bike, playhouse, large tiller, string trimmer on wheels, paddle boat, toboggan, tool box, girls bike, garden tools, fishing items, large Kirsch bookshelf, (perfect condition), Christmas crafts, many more items! Something for everyone at great prices! “You won’t want to miss this one!”

Inspection and Registration begins at 8:30 AM 2000 St Rt 125 Amelia, Ohio 45102 2 miles East of Amelia at the Auction 360, LLC facility Corner of Mt Holly Rd • Plenty of free parking WWI Military Memorabilia, Roseville, Weller, McCoy, Hull and Shawnee pottery, cast iron skillets & pots, Several numbered and styled crocks, oil lamps, die cast/metal trucks, old toys, artwork, depression glass, lots of antique furniture, GE carousel refrigerator, 1920 Miners Clock, Pedal Car, waterfall buffet, steamer trunks, antique windows, stained glass windows, antique wheelchair, farm tools, vintage Christmas, secretary desk, woven rugs, die cast characters, oil cans, vintage beer signs. Lots of other nice items included To view pictures See our listing at www.auctionzip.com (our id number is 31579) Clean restrooms and concessions Terms of the sale – cash, check (with proper id) and credit cards Same day or Monday morning removal

Auctioneers – David P Lewis and Larry Fussnecker

YARD SALE - Sat., Sept. 1st, 9-4pm, 601 South High, Mt. Orab. Scrapbooking supplies, salt & pepper shakers & more.

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

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2 M Farmall pedal tractors, sm Omaha wood stove, round oak table & other pcs. of furniture, sev. pcs. glassware, light up beer signs, 2 slot machines, coal oil lamps, air tank, boat winch, old bottles, napping hammers & other tools, Daulton Blue & White Water picture, sev. Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show plates Georgetown, OH., sm. gas stove, bushel baskets, wooden wood plane, Little Farm hand plates, wood stove, old metal lawn chairs, hand water pump, sev. crocks, kids wagon. TERMS: Cash day of sale or good check with proper ID. Statements made day of sale take precedence over previous advertising. NO BUYERS PREMIUM. Check auctionzip #8276 for more info & pictures.

SALE CONDUCTED BY Wm. J. Holton 513-218-4100 Jessie McKinzie 513-218-2541 Associate of Gustin Realty Co. www.auctionzip.com #8276

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is the granddaughter of Kellie Berry of Dayton, OH and Rick and Chandra Berry of Ripley. Keeira is a top student and excels in soccer. She is an avid lover and defender of animals and hopes to complete college in this field and relocate to Brown County to

live. Anyone wishing to assist Keeira by becoming a sponsor for the event may contact her pageant coordinator at 1-800-279-0976, Shellie Edwards at 513260-0142 or Chandra Berry at 937-392-1315.

Hogtoberfest to be held in Fayetteville St. Angela Merici Parish in Fayetteville will be holding a Hogtoberfest on Saturday, September 15 from 6 - 11 p.m. at St. Patrick Chapel on US 50 in Fayetteville. The authentic German Band, Talbach Musikanten from Geisslingen in Germany’s Black Forest will play polkas and waltzes. Admission is free, though freewill donations

are accepted. No one under 18 will be permitted. Hog roasted dinners by Joe and Patty Luschek with sides will be served from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Dinners cost $8.00. Drinks will be available at an additional cost. Come join us for an evening of fun. Call the parish office for more information at (513) 875-5020, ext. 2

Alexandria Battaglia of Fayetteville was recently selected to participate in the 2012 Miss Pre-Teen Cincinnati pageant competition that will take place on Sunday September 16, 2012. Alexandria learned of her acceptance into this year’s competition when the pageant announced their selections following interviewing in the local Cincinnati area. Alexandria submitted an application and took part in an interview session that was conducted by this year’s Cincinnati Pageant Coordinator. Alexandria will be competing, for her share of thousands of dollars in prizes and specialty gifts that will be distributed to contestants. Alexandria will be competing in the Miss Pre-Teen division, one of four divisions that will have young ladies ages 7 and 19 competing in modeling routines, which include casual wear and formal wear. Most important, Alexandria will

rehearsals, and financial support which will allow Alexandria to become a very confident and wellprepared contestant in this year’s Cincinnati Pageant. Any business, organization, or private individual who may be interested in becoming a sponsor to Alexandria may contact the Miss Pre-Teen Cincinnati pageant coordinator at 1-800-279-0976.

display her personality and interviewing skills while interviewing with this year’s Cincinnati judging panel. Personality is the number one aspect that each contestant is judged on during all phases of competition. If Alexandria were to win the title of Miss PreTeen Cincinnati, she would represent Cincinnati and surrounding communities at the National Competition that will take place in Orlando, Florida. Over $30,000.00 in prizes and awards will be presented at the National Competition while each winner enjoys this expense paid trip of five nights and six days in Orlando, Florida. Community businesses, organizations, and private individuals will assist Alexandria in participating in this year’s competition by becoming an official sponsor to her. Through sponsorship, each contestant receives all the necessary training,

Dixie Melody Boys to sing Ed O'Neil and the Dixie Melody Boys will be returning to West Fork Baptist Church on Sunday September 16, 2012 at 7 p.m. West Fork Baptist is located at 10127 West Fork Rd, Georgetown. For more information or directions call Kevin Johnson at (937) 515-0675 or visit westforkbaptist.org.

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Completely remodeled by the New Beginnings Church at Farmers Chapel congregation, the church held its first service on Sunday, August 26.

Robert Wimbley (right) of Chillicothe won his weight class and went on to win Grand Champion of the Arm Wrestling Competition during the 2012 Ohio Tobacco Festival.

New life, new beginning for old Farmers Chapel on White Oak Valley Road near Georgetown BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press The New Beginnings Church at Farmers Chapel held its very first service on Sunday, August 26, after a total restoration of the old church building “A small group of us met for about a year and a half at Kel’s Restaurant in Bethel,” explained the Pastor of New Beginnings, Jim Brock. “We started a building fund right away in hopes of building some day or finding a vacant church building. We actually looked at Farmers Chapel around Easter of last year, but couldn’t afford what they were asking at the time. “Then we made an offer a couple months ago and they accepted our offer and we got it. It was a true blessing from our Lord, and we are grateful to have it.” Brock said when they first came into the building, which had been sitting empty for over a year, there was a lot of damage to the back part of the church as well as holes in the ceiling. A lot of damage had also been done under the building by ground hogs and all the duct work had been destroyed and needed replaced. “We actually only had to hire one person to do some reconstruction work,” Brock said. “ All the rest of the work was done by our members and volunteers who had once been members of the last congregation who met there. For the last 40 or so years, it was the Church of Christ in Christian Union at Farmers Chapel.” Kim Brock, Jim’s wife, said that the last congrega-

tion just moved out and left virtually everything. “There were so many items left at the building,” Kim Brock said. “There was even a piano and an organ. All the pews, song books, tables, you name it, it was left in that building.” Jim explained that the add-on section at the back of the building was in bad condition and the congregation considered tearing it down, but decided to turn the area into bathrooms and a small lobby. “Getting up the hill into the front door was very difficult,” Brock explained. “So in order to make the building handicapped accessible, we put in a door from the back with a ramp. The bathrooms are also now handicapped accessible. “Everything inside the building has been repaired and painted. We have new carpeting and we’ve gone with a fresh purple color throughout the building, including all new padded pews. Neighbors around here are intrigued by our beautiful purple front doors. “We have about 1.4 acres of land with the church and the best thing is, it’s all paid for, the building and all the repairs. We have been blessed and we plan on spreading the Word as we’ve been instructed to.” According to Brock, the old Farmers Chapel was founded in 1892. For the past year of it’s vacancy, former member Richard Lang has been mowing and maintaining the church as best he could. New Beginnings Church at Farmers Chapel is located

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Cheering all during the parade, Ripley’s Pee Wee Cheerleader Blue Jay’s charmed everyone as they were pulled on a wagon in the parade.

Farmers Chapel on White Oak Valley Road near Georgetown has been completely renovated and is now New Beginnings Church at Farmers Chapel.

at 3417 White Oak Valley Road near Georgetown A special dedication and homecoming service has been scheduled for Sunday, September 9 at 1 p.m. The event will feature the Murphy Family Singers and Danny Murphy as guest speaker. “We believe what Proverbs 29:18 tells us,” Brock added, “It says ‘Without a vision, the people perish. “Well we had our vision, and we’ve acted on it. We would like to invite everyone out to join us. Our Sunday worship is at 2 p.m, Tuesdays we meet at 7 p.m and Saturday evening worship is also at 7 p.m. New Beginnings Church is a non-denominational church and everyone is welcome.” For more information about the upcoming homecoming service, call the Brock’s at (513) 617-5720.

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Friday night’s entertainment at the Ohio Tobacco Festival was a well known West Union Band, ‘David James and the Gang.” The band had the audience on it’s feet dancing.

OTF gets name change, next years event, Ripley’s Ohio Farmers Festival BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press

Shall We Gather at the River Our Annual Festival of Hymns Saturday, September 22nd from 10am to 12:30pm at the Outdoor Amphitheater in New Richmond, Ohio Do you love Praising God in Song? If you have not attended before, you have missed out! Don’t miss it this year! Grab a lawn chair, and come on out and join us in this beautiful setting along the Ohio River. We’ll provide the Hymnal, God will provide the Beauty of Creation and together we’ll join our voices and lift His Blessed Name.

Some of the Hymns we’ll be Singing Hymn Texts and Music will be Available at the Festival It is Well with My Soul When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Master The Tempest Is Raging Walk With Me The Greatest Commands Thomas’ Song Exalted Nearer My God to Thee Salvation Has Been Brought Down God Bless You Go With God

will continue to support next year’s 2013 Ohio Farmers Festival. “We are keeping the same date as always, the fourth weekend in August. Brown County is still an agriculture community and we look forward to celebrating our farmers, who keep this country running.” This year’s festival was no disappointment to anyone who attended, Applegate added. The festival queen contest was a big hit with the crowd as Mariah Haitz was crowned and the competitions throughout the weekend were all well attended. Sam and Betty Cooper have coordinated the arm wrestling competition for all 31 years of the festival. Betty said although the number of competitors was down a bit, it was an intense and exciting competition. Many said the fireworks display on Friday night was the best show ever since it was started three years ago. Applegate said he was glad the weather was good for the festival and invites everyone out next year for the first Ohio Farmers’s Festival set for the fourth weekend in August of 2013.

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Shall We Gather at the River Holy Holy Holy Amazing Grace Fairest Lord Jesus Jesus Loves Me This I Know In the Garden The Old Rugged Cross I Know that My Redeemer Lives In His Time As the Deer

The Village of Ripley has hosted the annual Ohio Tobacco Festival for the past 31 years. But in 2013, the festival will have a new name, ‘The Ohio Farmer’s Festival,’ according to festival president, Greg Applegate. The Ohio Tobacco Festival showcased the rich heritage of tobacco farming in southern Ohio. Held annually the fourth weekend in August, the festival celebrated the county’s tobacco growers. In 1997 Brown County produced 7.7 million pounds of tobacco. But because of a multitude of reasons, including the medical indications of the ill effects of smoking and secondhand smoke, by 2000 the number of pounds produced had fallen to 2.8 million Brown County. In 2011, according the Farm Service Agency in Brown County the county has 795 acres of tobacco being grown at 1,990 pounds per acre, the number is now at approximately 1.6 million pounds. “We’ve been considering changing the name of the festival for several years,” Applegate said. “It’s been a great run for the Tobacco Festival and we hope people

Directions - From I-275, take the New Richmond Exit Ramp and travel approximately 10 miles east along the right hand side of the river. Turn right on Front Street (the first traffic light in New Richmond). Continue along the river on Front Street approximately 1 mile. The Amphitheater is on the left at the corner of Front Street/Susanna Way and George Street.

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Everyone enjoyed the 2012 Ohio Tobacco Festival in their own way. Samantha Schleyer of Georgetown, especially enjoyed her face painting.

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