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Robbery chase ends at gunpoint BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press A Williamsburg man is facing multiple felony counts after having his tires shot out while fleeing from Mt. Orab Police on Monday, February 10. Mount Orab Police Chief Bryan Mount said Shaun Donohoo had just committed his third pharmacy robbery in when he was spotted on State Route 32 by Mt. Orab Police Officer Jason Hahn. Mount said that Donohoo pulled over, but then decided he wanted to run. “Once they got him stopped, he took off again. He then turned onto Bodman off of 32 and hit Lt. Black’s vehicle and then attempted to drive over the
top of Officer Hahn. At that point Hahn shot out the front tires of the vehicle”, Mount said. “The pursuit continued West of 32, but he was driving on rims. At Eastwood and 32, Officer Black pitted him into a snowbank and they were able to take custody at that point.” A pit maneuver is when a police officer taps the rear bumper of a vehicle, causing it to spin out of control. After the truck came to rest, Hahn wrote in the police report that he, along with MOPD Lt. Josh Black, BCSO Deputy Chris Hunter, told Donohoo at gun point to get out of the truck. “The male subject exits the vehicle and fails to obey the commands to get
on the ground”, Hahn wrote. “The male subject reaches into his jacket and pulls out his hand in a handgun gesture, still failing to get on the ground. The male subject again reaches into his jacket and again pulls his hand out in a hand gun gesture, this time stating “bang”“. Mount said that Donohoo’s intention was clear. “He wanted us to kill him. He appeared to be in an altered mental status like he was trying to commit suicide by cop.” Mount also said that his officers fired their weapons to protect the public and themselves. “The concern was that if they let him flee, he might go down the road and hit someone, so Hahn
made the decision to shoot the tires out on the truck to slow him down”, Mount said. Donohoo is facing 13 felony counts, based on his actions during the chase and three armed robberies he is accused of committing. One of those robberies was at Fitzgeralds Pharmacy in Williamsburg on August 19, and two at the Mt. Orab Pharmacy on January 13 and February 10. His charges include four first degree counts of Aggravated Robbery, two first degree felony counts of Felonious Assault, three second degree felony counts of Robbery, a third degree felony count of Failure to Comply with an Order of a Police Officer,
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Shaun Donohoo
and three fourth degree felony counts of Theft of Drugs.
He remains in the Brown County Jail on a No Bond hold.
Five indicted, two for Food Stamp, WIC fraud BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press
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Charles Grant listens to Common Pleas Judge Scott Gusweiler during his sentencing on February 13. His Attorney, Bruce Wallace, is at left.
Grant sentenced to 28 years on rape charges BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Charles Grant will be spending a minimum of 28 years in prison after being convicted of rape and other sex charges. The 62 year old Grant will be 90 years old before being eligible for release. That was the sentence that he received on February 13 from Brown County Common Pleas Judge Scott Gusweiler. Grant was convicted by a Brown County Jury last December on two counts of Rape, two counts of Felonious Sexual Penetration and one count of Gross Sexual Imposition. Gusweiler sentenced
grant to 7-25 years for three of the charges and a straight seven years on one of the Rape charges. He ordered that the Rape and Felonious Sexual Penetration charges to run concurrently, giving Grant a minimum sentence of 28 years. Before pronouncing the sentence, Gusweiler spoke about the impact of Grant’s actions on the two victims. “I think there was emotional cruelty, I think there was psychological cruelty and to make threats to a...child that she is supposed to replace her mother as sex partner and threatening the child that she would not see her mother anymore certainly heightens the nature of the conduct”, Gusweiler
said. Following the sentence, Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little said she was satisfied with the outcome of the case. “It’s an effective life sentence, even though there was not a life sentence on any of the charges”, Little said. She added that even though some of the allegations in the case were over twenty years old, her office still went to bat for the victims of the case. “If anyone out there feels that they have had a crime committed against them, we encourage them to call us”, Little said. “If we are legally able to prosecute a case, it’s never too late to seek justice.”
Six people were indicted by a Brown County Grand Jury on February 13 for various offenses, including Shaun Donohoo. The allegations against Donohoo are laid out in a separate story in this edition of The Brown County Press. Darrell Miller, 59 of Williamsburg, is charged with Retaliation, a third degree felony. Miller is accused of retaliating “against a public servant, a party official, or an attorney or witness in a
civil or criminal action” on February 5. Jeffery Roades, 34 of Fayetteville, is charged with Grand Theft, a fourth degree felony. Rhoades is accused of depriving a victim of property or services valued in excess of $7500.00. Cassandra McComas, 31 of Mt. Orab, is charged with Receiving Stolen Property, a fifth degree felony and Driving Under Suspension, a first degree Misdemeanor. Sherie Dailey, 34 of Blanchester, is charged with Illegal Use of SNAP or WIC Program Benefits,
a fourth degree felony and Theft, a fifth degree felony. The value of the benefits is alleged to be over one thousand dollars but less than $7500 dollars. Natasha Hazenfield, 27 of Bethel, is charged with Illegal Use of SNAP or WIC Program Benefits, a fourth degree felony and Grand Theft, a fourth degree felony. The value of the benefits is alleged to be over $7500 dollars. An indictment means that an individual has been charged with an offense. It is not a finding or admission of guilt.
Flood insurance rate increases remains hot topic in Ripley BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press Ongoing concerns over the recent increase in flood insurance for residents of the Ripley area were once again discussed at the Feb. 11 Ripley Council meeting. Village Administrator Charles Ashmore told council that a lot of things had happened regarding the issue since the last council meeting in January. “I have an update on the Biggert-Waters Insurance Reform Act of 2012,” Ashmore said. “This thing is taking a life of its own in
the House. The Senate has already passed some action to delay the act for four years, which in effect kills it, because its lifespan is four years.” Ashmore continued, “There was a move in the House, and the Senate is okay with as well, to prohibit FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) from spending any money to implement the act. So that made some changes at cushioning to some of the immediate rate increases that would happen.” Ashmore added, that in
the meantime the House leadership of House Speaker John Boehner says that he will not bring the Senate bill to a vote in the House. “But there has been movement to try to circumvent that process procedurally,” Ashmore continued, “that has been overruled by the total House vote. However, as of yesterday (Feb. 10) the House Finance Service Committee Chairman, Jeb Hensarling, a Republican out of Texas, and the House Majority Leader Eric Cantor and the majorCONTINUED ON PAGE 9
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Official ballot set for May primary, no changes
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The Eagle has landed...at Lake Waynoka! The eagle pictured above has been hanging around Lake Waynoka and Brown County resident Joyce Wallace caught it recently as it was on the lake with other local wildlife.
The Brown County Board of Elections certified the ballot for the May 2014 Primary Election on February 11. None of the candidates or issues were rejected by the board. As reported in the Brown County Press last week, Common Pleas Judge Scott Gusweiler, Brown County Commissioner Tony Applegate and Brown County Auditor Jill Hall all appear to have a smooth road to re-election this November. All are unopposed on the GOP primary ballot, with no competition from a Democrat candidate. Two local attorneys will be competing for Probate/Juvenile Judge in No-
vember; Former state representative Danny Bubp for the GOP and Julie Steddom for the Democrats. With the exception of some races for the Republican Party Central Committee, there are no opposed races in the primary for ReCONTINUED ON PAGE 9
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BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press One of the newest programs now being offered at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center in Georgetown is the Culinary Arts Program. According to SHCTC Superintendent Kevin Kratzer, the program is off to a great start this year under the guidance
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of Julie Evans. Evans, a SHCTC graduate herself, brings a great deal of experience and talent to the table. She and her husband are the current owners of Lake Manor Restaurant in Mt. Orab. “This is a two year program for high school juniors and seniors,” Evans said. “We have so much talent in this class, I am very proud of them all. In
our class, students learn a great deal about the basics of preparing or cooking food, but they are also learning about running and managing a restaurant. In fact, a couple of our students are planning on continuing with their culinary careers and will be attending the Maysville Institute of Culinary Arts.” Evans graduated in
Ruth Liggett Ms. Ruth Liggett chose to come to Villa Georgetown Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for her rehabilitation needs following a fall which led to fractures where she ended up at Southwest Regional Medical Center. Upon admission, Ms. Liggett was evaluated by both Physical and Occupational Therapy. After evaluation she required assistance with transfers and couldn’t ambulate. Additionally, she required assistance with self care tasks including dressing and grooming/ hygiene. Lori Malone OT & Karen Brown, PTA is shown here with Ms. Ruth Liggett with her Homeward Bound Graduate certificate and Villa T-shirt.
With the help of Villa Georgetown’s Therapy Dept. and the use of the Omnicycle and Diathermy therapy equipment, Ms. Liggett was ready to return home safely & will be ready to mow her own lawn in the spring plus return to the activities in the community.
Ms. Liggett enjoyed her stay at Villa & said this about her experience, “I believe this is the greatest group of people helping people I have ever encountered. May God Bless You all each & every day. I love you all & will miss you. Thank you for all you have done for me. Love you all.” Ms. Liggett was a pleasure to care for and we wish her the best of luck!
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1980 from SHCTC with her degree in restaurant management and marketing. She began working at Lake Manor Restaurant in 1978 and worked there learning every aspect of the business until 2001 when she and her husband bought the restaurant. “I am really enjoying working with these students,” she said. “Currently we are working on opening our own restaurant here at Southern Hills which will be open to the public. This crazy weather has slowed things down and we’re trying to get it open as soon as possible. In the mean time we’ve been preparing meals for the staff here at the school. We try to offer lunch a couple times a week. We’ve also catered some luncheons.” There are many opportunities for culinary arts students including: • Consulting and Design Specialists (work with restaurant owners in developing menus, the layout and design of dining rooms and protocols) • Restaurant Management (manage a restaurant, cafeteria, hotel dining area, etc) • Food and Beverage Controller (purchase and source ingredients in large hotels as well as manage the stores and stock control) • Entrepreneurship (deepen and invest in businesses, such as bakeries, restaurants or specialty foods such as chocolates, cheese, etc) • Food and Beverage Managers (manage all food and beverage outlets in hotels and other large
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Wyatt Mclane, one of the Culinary Arts students at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center is shown preparing steaks for SHCTC board members.
establishments) • Food Stylists and Photographers (work with magazines, books, catalogs and other media to make food visually appealing) • Food Writers and Food Critics (communicate with the public on food trends, chefs and restaurants through newspapers, magazines, blogs and books) • Research and Development Kitchens (develop new products for commercial manufacturers and may also work in test kitchens for publications, restaurant chains, grocery chains and others) • Sales (introduce chefs and business owners to
new products and equipment) • Instructors (teach aspects of culinary arts in high school, vocational schools, colleges, recreational programs and for specialty businesses) “Besides being a cook or a chef, there are a lot of opportunities out there,” Evans said. “This class is fun, exciting and interesting and this being the first year for the program, we are very excited about its future.” For more information on the culinary arts class or any of the classes being offered at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center please call (937) 378-6131.
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Culinary Arts students at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center are shown here setting up to serve staff members at their school. Shown from left, Sunnie Lehr, Mariah Hazlebaker and Cody Pritchett.
Sardinia Village Council welcomed members of the Sardinia History Group to hear updates on ways to save and restore the old 1829 wrought iron fence in front of Sardinia Cemetery. Discussions and input on the issue have been ongoing since council’s November meeting when Mayor Todd Bumbalough said that something needed to be done about the old fence which is falling down in places and in dire need of repairs. He stressed that at this time the village has no extra funds to do the job which could run between $40,000 and $50,000. Mary Smith, with the history group spoke with council about the groups plans. “We are currently working on some fundraisers to raise enough money to restore the fence,” Smith said. “But if we’re working on this, we would like to know how the town plans on helping us out to save the fence. Are we going to have to do raise all this money ourselves or is the
village going to help?” Councilwoman Juanita Watson responded that the village has not had any committee meetings on the topic yet, but Mayor Bumbalough told Ms. Smith that the village does not have any money to give to the fence restoration. “Our cemetery runs on selling lots and opening and closing of burials,” Bumbalough said, “It is very minimal, around $2,300 a year, which is used for care and maintenance of the cemetery. “The total that we use for the cemetery, including supplies, materials, the lights, everything, runs about $22,654. The mowing alone cost $6,000 a year.” Smith then told council that local resident Lee McRoberts, who’s company does fencing, gave the group an estimate to redo the fence (at his cost) for $22,880. McRoberts, who has family members buried in the Sardinia Cemetery, told council at it’s Jan. 13 meeting that he would do everything he could to help keep the costs of repairing the
fence down to a minimum. “Mr. McRoberts gave us that figure to do the work, using volunteers to help,” Smith said. “He said he would like to include some beautiful arches in the cemetery too. “We’re in the process of getting our non-profit status for our history group and we’ve already accepted some donations to the fence project.” Smith said the group is currently having tee shirts designed to sell as a fundraiser and is also looking to hold a car and bike show and something special for July 4. Councilman Art Hoovler assured Smith and all the visitors that council had no intention of tearing the fence down any time in the near future. He said they too want to save the fence and all it’s history. “Mr. McRoberts has his estimate broken down in phases as we are able to raise the funds,” added Smith. “We are also applying for several grants that could help us out, but we have to get our non-profit status first.” Mayor Bumbalough told
Wenstrup legislation passes as part of GI Tuition Bill, comments on Farm Bill, calls continued deficit spending ‘unsustainable’
Continued Deficit Spending “Unsustainable” The House of Representatives voted to again raise the federal debt ceiling, allowing the nation to borrow for another year and adding to the existing $17.3 trillion national debt. Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-2) voted against the debt ceiling increase. “This would be unsustainable for any Ohio family or business, and it is unsustainable for our nation. I simply cannot vote to mortgage our children’s future to avoid making tough choices now,” Wenstrup said. “We can’t continue spending without any plan to curb our spending addiction and balance our budget.” In the end, the legislation passed with heavy Democrat support. Wenstrup also expressed continued disappointment that President Obama refuses to sit down with GOP leaders to discuss spending reform. #### Section Helps Homeless Veterans Access Job Training Programs The House of Representatives unanimously passed the GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013, H.R. 357. A section of the bill included legislation Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-2) introduced in 2013, H.R. 1305. The legislation would ensure that veterans receiving housing assistance through the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program are not barred
from participating in job training programs administered by the Department of Labor. “We can’t give up on our service members after they come home. I’m proud the House could bridge partisan divides for our veterans and fully support this legislation,” Wenstrup said. “It’s important that our veterans have the job training and education opportunities they need to transition to civilian life.” Other sections of the legislation would secure in-state tuition at public universities for veterans studying on the G.I. Bill. Veterans groups, including the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America and the American Legion, have expressed support for the legislation. Wenstrup is a member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, and veteran of the Iraq War. #### Congressman Wenstrup Comments on Passage of the Farm Bill After 2 years of start and stop negotiations, Congress passed a farm bill reauthorization. Missing were many of the agriculture and nutrition reforms the House of Representatives added over the summer of 2013, which would both better use existing resources and save taxpayer dollars. Congressman Brad Wenstrup, who has supported past versions of the farm bill, said he was disap-
Senator Joe Uecker (R–Miami Township) commended a new report from George Mason University which ranks the State of Ohio seventh out of 50 states for its overall fiscal condition. Researchers from the University’s Mercatus Center considered several factors based on data from fiscal year 2012, including each state’s budget and long-term solvency. “The results of this study show that Ohio is heading in the right direction,” said Uecker. “Over the past few years we have worked hard in the state legislature to maintain our finances and bring jobs to our state. It is
my hope that we will continue down this path and increase opportunities for people throughout Ohio.” In 2011, the Ohio Legislature was able to take an $8 billion budget deficit along with a rainy day fund of just 89 cents and pass a budget proposal that balanced the shortfall without raising taxes. Now the rainy day fund contains close to $1.5 billion. Ohio has been recognized for achieving several notable benchmarks over the recent years; including Moody’s Ratings upgrading the state’s credit outlook, and having one of the most improved business climates in the nation.
pointed these reforms were not included in the final version of the farm bill. “Our farmers deserve certainty from Washington, but our taxpayers also deserve to know that their money is spent wisely. It’s unfortunate that Washington has transformed a needed farm bill into a bloated spending bill that goes far beyond the focus of our agricultural community,” Wenstrup said. “While I am glad our farmers have finally gained certainty for the next 5 years, I could not support a farm bill where 80 percent of spending doesn’t go towards agriculture.” Wenstrup commended Rep. Frank Lucas, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, on working through extensive negotiations over the last couple years and taking conservative concerns into account. The historic move by the House of Representatives to split the Farm Bill into separate agriculture and nutrition legislation was unable to overcome strong opposition from the Senate and President.
the group that he and Tim Mock, village administrator would do everything they could to help the group and their fundraisers. He also encouraged them to hold activities and events at the village park because of all the free parking, restrooms and space. In other business, Mock told council that the village’s salt supply was dwindling fast and he is stretching it as best he can. He said Sardinia is on a list to receive more salt, but had no assurances as to when it might be delivered. Council later approved a motion to advertise for bids for the sewer line project crossing under Rt. 32. The ad will run for 4 weeks and the bids received will be opened at a future meeting. Bumbalough reported to council that the village would be placing a 2 mill renewal fire levy on the November ballot. Fire contracts were approved by council with Franklin, Jackson, Eagle and Washington Townships. The 2014 village budget was approved by all after suspending the threereading rule.
Brown County Democrats set to meet
The Brown County Democrat Club will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday, February 19th at 7:30 p.m. in the Southern Hills JVS Reading Room, located at 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown. All are invited to come for refreshments and discussion on the upcoming spring dinner, as well as other topics.
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Taking A Trip Through Time
Bible Baptist Church, Mount Orab, is pictured above in the early 1970's. The church was located on Tri-County Highway which is now called West Main Street. Notice the front yard is all grass where today it is a parking area. Also the building is one story, but today it has grown to three buildings that are joined by a corridor that was built in 2012 and a separate building for their Sunday School. You can see on the Church sign that Charles Weaver was the Pastor back then. The church is celebrating it's 50th year in 2014. Dr. Charles Smith is the Pastor now. The original photographer is unknown but this picture currently hangs in the church. Thanks to Bible Baptist Church, Mount Orab for sharing this. ‘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.
Cheering for American Manufacturing on the field and the factory floor
At the 2012 Summer Olympic opening ceremony, Team USA took the stage wearing foreignmade red, white, and blue uniforms. At a time when so many good jobs had disappeared overseas, the news that our Olympic team was being forced to wear uniforms made overseas was an outrage. It made no sense that an American organization would place a Chinesemade beret on the heads of our best athletes when we have capacity to make high-end apparel right here at home. That’s why I passed a resolution calling on the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) to change
SENATOR SHERROD BROWN this, and it promised it would do so. Recently, at the opening ceremony of the Sochi Olympics, we saw the USOC live up to its pledge, as Team USA took the stage sporting Americanmade apparel. But while it was great to see Olympic athletes wearing uniforms with a “USAmade” label, there’s more that we can do now to boost American manufacturing. Ohio has a long and sto-
Letters to the Editor
New farm bill bad deal for the poor
Dear Editor, As I read in Isaiah recently, where it tells us to share our bread with the hungry, I thought of the many who will be losing their food stamps due to the passing of the Farm Bill. It occurred to me that Congress is surely made up of members who are Christian, Jew or Muslim. The writings of Isaiah should mean something to all
three of these religions. What has happened to Congress? Has it lost sight of God. I think what is needed is for all of us is to get back to following God's direction. Even if the members of Congress do not believe in God, it seems to me they could come up with a better Farm Bill if they had just used a little COMMON SENSE. Danny Books Sr.
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ried history of designing and manufacturing clothing and apparel and we must continue to help small businesses across our state grow and succeed. Our apparel companies – like American Made Bags in Akron and All American Clothing in Arcanum – can compete with anyone in the world, if given a level playing field. But, the U.S. government spends more than $1.5 billion on clothing made in factories overseas. We need to be doing all that we can to invest in our own manufacturing base – and that begins with ensuring our government is doing its part. My legislation, the Wear American Act, would change an existing law that requires 51 percent of federal government’s non-defense textile and apparel purchases be made on U.S.made products. We can do better than that. Why shouldn’t apparel and textiles purchased by U.S. tax dollars be 100 percent American-made? This isn’t rocket science.
It just makes plain sense to put U.S. tax dollars back into the U.S. economy. When we do have to buy goods that are made overseas, we need to make sure we aren’t doing business with contractors who violate labor rights and worker safety laws, especially as they apply to child labor. That’s why I am urging the General Services Administration (GSA) to ensure that federal agencies not only disclose the locations of the factories they contract with, but that they are aware of and take their working conditions into account when making purchasing decisions. We should be in the business of creating policies that reward hardworking Ohioans, who want to create jobs in Ohio – rather than supporting policies that help companies send U.S. jobs overseas or take part in questionable labor practices. Right now, the stakes couldn’t be higher. We must do everything we can to support American workers.
Sec. of State Husted reminds Ohioans: one vote matters
Uecker announces more than $1.8 billion local government infrastructure investment Senator Joe Uecker (R–Miami Township) announced the passage of Senate Joint Resolution 6 from the Ohio Senate today. This legislation seeks to renew the State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP). The partnership between SCIP and the Ohio Public Works Commission finances public capital improvements to preserve and improve public infrastructure in communities across Ohio. “As of the last year of reported data, over 11,500 projects have been funded through the State Capital Improvement Program,” Said Uecker. “Approval of this legislation is fundamental to improving the State of Ohio.” The SCIP was originally put before voters and passed in 1987. It has been subsequently put on the ballot by the General Assembly and passed by voters in 1995 and 2005. Senate Joint Resolution 6 asks voters to approve a 10-year renewal of the program that would increase the bond funding levels. In total, the Ohio Senate asks voters to approve $1.875 billion of investment that will directly benefit local governments and communities. These infrastructure dollars will work to continue the program’s proven track record of cre-
JOE UECKER, STATE SENATOR ating jobs, improving the quality of life, and in many cases, ensuring public health and safety for years to come. “Available funds through the program allowed us to create the Clermont County Emergency Operation Center,” Said County Commissioner, Ed Humphrey. “We have been able to use the center during times of disaster, allowing all agencies to come together and coordinate efforts to support emergency services needed in the field.” Section 17, article VIII of the Ohio Constitution limits state debt to just 5 percent of the General Revenue Fund. With the passage of Senate Joint Resolution 6, the state maintains its continued commitment to responsible and conservative debt management while also providing the largest funding increase in the program’s history. The resolution now proceeds to the Ohio House of Representatives where it must also receive approval before being placed on the May 2014 ballot.
What is your favorite winter olympic event?
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The bobsleding. Oliver Williams, Ripley
Ice skating. Dawn Gillman, Mt. Orab
Downhill skiing. John Varney, Mt. Orab
Skiing.
Number of local races and issues decided by just one vote in 2013 General Election For anyone who has ever questioned the impact or importance of their vote, Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today provided more evidence that one vote really does matter. Based upon review of 110 recounts conducted following the 2013 General Election on November 5th, 35 local races and eight local issues were decided by one vote or through breaking a tie. Just one person could have made the difference in deciding whether local taxes would go up and whether someone else would have served in important local offices, i ncluding township trustee, city or village council and school board.
In fact, an individual was elected mayor based upon drawing a high card.1 Regarding this data, all of the following may be attributed to Secretary Husted: “These results are proof that every vote can make a difference. “When a single vote can have such a big impact in so many places, you can understand why we focus so heavily on accuracy of the voter rolls and the integrity of the elections process, and why we encourage every voter to take their right and responsibility to vote seriously. “Close elections reinforce our focus to make it easy to vote and hard to cheat in Ohio.”
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Skiing, but I also really like snowboarding. Bruce Bradford, Williamsburg
Curling. Clinton Fitzpatrick, Mt. Orab
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One of the highlights of the 2013 Ohio Farmers Festival in Ripley was the Life Below the Waterline, traveling aquarium, which was on display and enjoyed by hundreds of visitors to the festival. The Life Below the Waterline aquarium is operated through ORSANCO (Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission), an interstate agency formed in 1948 to control and abate water pollution in the Ohio River Basin. ORSANCO represents the federal government and eight member states including Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. According to Jeff Thomas, biochemistry programs manager with ORSANCO, the Ripley festival is one of at least 10 locations the aquarium was on display last year. “This traveling aquarium was started by request in the late 90’s,” Thomas said. “People are unaware that the Ohio River is home for more than 130 species
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of fish. “This traveling aquarium is our way of showing off a wonderful resource right in people’s back yards.” The aquarium is one of many programs operated by ORSANCO, most of which were created to improve water quality in the Ohio River and its tributaries, including: • setting waste water discharge standards; • performing biological assessments; • monitoring for the chemical and physical properties of the waterways; • conducting special surveys and studies. • coordinate emergency response activities for spills or accidental discharges to the river; • promotes public participation in programs such as the Life Below the Waterline. “Our first traveling aquarium was one we rented from a fishing lure company,” Thomas said, “Then it became so popular we had our own build in 2002 and it has been very popular. It allows people to interact with the fish and
look at each one at length. Our people who travel with and set up the display are all knowledgeable about the fish in the 2,200 gallon tank and can answer any and all questions on what lives in the Ohio River.” Thomas continued, “Kids as well as adults are usually surprised at the diversity teeming below the surface of the Ohio River and leaves them with a new understanding of the river ecosystem.” Thomas explained that the aquarium is empty when it travels and weight 7,000 pounds before any water or fish are added. After the tank arrives at its destination, biologists begin electrofishing, which is a technique used to capture fish without injuring them. An electrical current is placed into the water and fish in that area are momentarily stunned and immobilized for collection. The fish are then netted, placed in a holding tank and transported to the aquarium. As soon as the display ends the fish are returned to the river. “The aquariums are made of Lexan®, a bullet proof plastic material,” Thomas said. “Our next showing of Life Below the Waterline will be held in Cincinnati on Earth Day set for April 19 by the Serpentine Wall just below the 471 bridge.” The aquarium also sets up for schools and other youth organizations. To schedule a visit call (800)359-3977 or visit
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END TIMES Mark 13, Matthew 24 and Luke 21 are very interesting prophetic chapters in YHVH’s Holy Word, the Bible. These chapters are sister teachings of Revelation 6. Let us start with Revelation 6:1, 2. The rider on the white horse is going to make war with YHVH saints. Now, check out Matthew 24:4, 5. The antichrist is going to make war with YHVH Saints. His lies will have no end. The saints could not be here if a great rapture happened. His lie of claiming to be Christ, when he is the Anti “instead of” Christ will fool the majority of Christians due to the “rapture lie”. Next is the red horse to take peace from the Earth by the sword. What is this sword? It is the opposite of Christ’s tongue, that two-edged sword of truth. Matthew 24:6-13. What is this famine in Verse 7? Refer back to Amos 8:11. This famine is “the true word of God will not be found”, not for food. The Peace taken away will be the Word spoken by the angels in Luke 2:13. Many say a great war will happen at this time. But, the antichrist will come in peacefully. Let us turn to an overlooked chapter and verse in the book of Daniel, Daniel 11:21-24. This prophetic vile person is none other than Satan in the role of AntiChrist, saying, “Peace, peace”. This happens after the previous mention of rumors of wars. Read Ezekiel 13:1-23. This is another prophetic chapter. Look at verses 10-16. Pay special attention to verses 17-23, especially verse 20 about flying out of trouble. Does this sound like the “rapture doctrine”? We can now return to Revelation Chapter 6, back to the conclusion of the red horse. No war at this time, just the killing of souls, not flesh, by lies of the antichrist. Remember these seals are not in chronological order, but the trumps and vials are. Let’s talk about the black horse, in the third seal, next. Remember Amos 8:11. Now the pale (livid) horse comes up on the scene. Who is this one with power over the fourth (four) parts of the earth that is called Death? Let us look to the book of Hebrews, written by Paul, who was anointed by the Holy Spirit, taught by Christ himself, Hebrews 2:14, says “He who has the power of Death (Who is death when you think about it) is the Devil”. The fifth seal is back in heaven. Those of Israel “Jacob” who in times past accepted Christ (and were killed for it) and the Gentiles (who also died for it) who loved the Lord are so irritated at the people on Earth, that they want YHVH to bring about the end. But the two witnesses have to die first as recorded in Revelation 11:7. Now the action picks up in the Sixth Seal and Trump. Satan, had been cast to the earth as antichrist and the Angels referred to in Genesis Chapter 6 and Revelation 9:3-11, Revelation 12:7-13, Matthew 24:15, II Thessalonians 2:3-10 and Mark 13:14 are kicked out of heaven by Michael, and are cast to the earth, landing in Jerusalem, where these evil ones take up residence, in person. Revelation 9:5 tells us the time is shortened to 5 months from 3 ½ years as was prophesied by Daniel. Christ told us in Matthew 24:22 he would shorten this time for the elect’s sake.Before Satan, as the antichrist and the 7,000 “fallen angels” get here, the two witnesses shall appear. Revelation 11:3-6. But those who love Yeshua and know the truth (the elect “Saints”) Romans 8:27-30, will stand in Jerusalem Mark 13:11 and teach also. As Matthew 12:30-33 suggests, these saints, if they refuse to allow the Holy Spirit permission to talk through them, will not be forgiven. This is the “unforgivable sin”. Now forward to the end of the sixth trumpet and seal. A lot will happen prior to the seventh, which is the return of Christ. Per Ezekial 38, Russia will attack those countries where the 10 tribes of Israel migrated to. Judah and Benjamin, “modern day Israel” will be attacked by the Muslims with assistance from Russia, Psalms 83. YHVH will fight these two battles, not NATO. Hailstones will fall from the sky weighing around a talent (100-168 lbs.) to destroy Russia and the Islamic Armies. The two witnesses will have been murdered three days prior to this and will have been taken back to heaven at this time. The seventh trumpet sounds; Christ returns. I Corinthians 15:52-54 is fulfilled as all are changed into our incorruptible bodies; some with mortal souls and some with immortal souls. Zechariah, chapter 14, Revelation 11:13-15 and Acts 1:11, all will be fulfilled. This has been a deep study for me. I am only human. With prayer and using many study tools, this article was composed. Remember II Timothy 2:15 “Study to shew thyself approved unto GOD, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, put on your Gospel Armor, “Ephesian 6”. Open your Bible and pray for guidance from the Holy Spirit. Just because a person has a title of priest, preacher, minister or reverend with a B.S. degree you still need to check out their doctrine. The BS may not mean “Biblical Studies”. There is no rapture. God wants Men and Women to stand on that awesome day to be in his Christian Army. There is much more written about this subject in God’s Holy Word, but you need to study for yourself!
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you have a yearly lung cancer screening. “Early detection of lung cancer can save your life,” says Dr. Dortin. The lung screening program, which Mercy Health Physicians’ pulmonary and critical care specialists designed and implemented together with regional cancer care leader OHC (Oncology Hematology Care), can provide that early detection. If you are interested in a lung cancer screening, Mercy Health recommends that you first have a discussion with your physician to determine if a screening is appropriate for you. If you don’t have a Primary Care Physician, please call Mercy Health at 513-9812222 for help in finding one. Ask your physician to call Mercy Health at 95MERCY (513-956-3729) to schedule a lung screening low-dose CT scan. The scan generally takes about 30 minutes. After your scan, Mercy Health will notify you and the ordering physician of the results. It is always a good idea to check with your carrier to determine if your insurance will cover the screening. If insurance won’t cover the screening, Mercy Health is committed to keeping costs down and making the process affordable. Your out-of-pocket cost is approximately $99, which includes testing and interpretation by a radiologist. You may be able to pay for this out of your Health Savings or Flexible Spending Account but check with your benefits administrator to be sure.
Light and Life
Hebrews 4:12: “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” The Bible is the word of God. There are 2 ways to read the Bible. You can take it literally or you can twist it. However, God does not intend us to twist His word! In fact, He said we are not to change it in any way. We must not deceitfully use the word God. We must lay it out clearly and straight. Verse 12 of Hebrews 4 states: “For the word of God is quick...”. Most of the time we use the word quick with the meaning to do something very fast. But it also means endowed with life. I am sure you have heard people say that they have cut their fingernail down to the quick. In the Bible quick is quite frequently used with the meaning endowed with life, just as it is in this verse in Hebrews. It literally means that God’s word is endowed with life. I looked up the word quick in my Webster’s dictionary and it said: “not dead”. Well, the opposite of not dead is alive! The word of God is quick; it is alive; it is life giving! It is powerful and it is sharper than any twoedged sword! The word of God is a seed that can be planted in your heart to bring forth a brand new life in Christ. It can give you strength when you feel weak and it can change the course of your life. He speaks and His word is mighty! In the book of Genesis God said: “...Let there be light: and there was light.” All He did was speak. Do you realize that in the tabernacle in the wilderness, in the Holy of Holies behind the veil, there was to be no artificial light? When the high priest entered in to approach the Ark of the Covenant the only light there was the Shekinah Glory of God! Look with me in Revelation 21:23: “And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.” There is no Duke energy there! God is the light; He is life! When God speaks to your heart, and you are spiritually blinded by the darkness of sin, His word has the power to drive
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that darkness away! Nothing is too hard for God. He spoke the worlds into being! He spoke and the wind and the sea were calmed! His word is sharp! It is piercing! We have a body, a spirit, and a soul, and His word can separate the spirit from the soul and the joints and morrow of the body. If you are reading this, you know that your body is alive! However, your soul can be lost and your spirit spiritually dead. I Timothy 5:6 states: “But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.” When you get saved your soul is saved and your spirit is quickened, but your body is not saved. It is still carnal. You have to control it! God’s word will help you do that. God’s word is also a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. When our thoughts and our intents are not in accordance with His, He can turn them around. Listen, in His word is life; the rejection of His word is death; both are eternal! Heaven or Hell, the choice is yours. His word tells us in John 20:31: “But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.” I John 5:13 says: “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.” God can’t lie; you can know that you have eternal life. Romans 10:9 and 13: “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” And: “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” The key components are belief and action. Believe and then call upon His name; He has the power to save your soul from Hell no matter what you have done.
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Francis “Frank” Jerome Jordan, 61 of Fayetteville, Oh., died Monday, February 10, 2014. He was born January 23, 1953 in Wilmington, to the late William and Anna Marie (Cushing) Jordan. Mr. Jordan was a farmer for 44 years. He is survived by his three sons, Steve (Becky) Jordan of Blanchester, Francis Jordan II of Fayetteville and David Zimmerman of Cincinnati; four grandchildren, Lydia Jordan, Micah Jordan, Crystal Zimmerman and Jessica Zimmerman; two sisters, Peggy (Jim) Horton of Florida and Mary (David) Smith of Fayetteville; one brother, Billy and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise (Losey) Jordan on April 6, 2012. Services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. There will be no visitation. The Davis-Turner Funeral Home, Lynchburg, served the family.
Richard A. Cashner, , Bethel, passed away Friday, February 7, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Darlean Cashner (nee Hookey), loving father of Shawn Cashner and Michelle Lipps (Charles), cherished grandfather of Dane, Rachel, Ashley, Charles, Eddie, Miriam and Elizabeth, dear brother of Tom Cashner, Pat Wackerly and the late Joe Cashner. Services were held Monday, February 10, 2014. Interment with military honors at Tate Township Cemetery The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
Barbara Karen Massner, 70 Barbara Karen Massner, 70 of Georgetown, Oh., died Sunday, February 9, 2014. She worked in the laundry department for 20 years at the Villa Georgetown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and was member of the Ripley Church of Christ. Barbara was born September 16, 1943 in Georgetown, the daughter of the late Clarence James and Clemmie (Edmisten) Klein. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Robert Brookbank, one grandson, Justin McKinzie and one sister, Connie Smith. Mrs. Massner is survived by her husband of 20 years, Dennis Massner, whom she married May 3, 1993; one daughter, Kimberly Hatfield of Georgetown, one son, James Fithen and wife Melissa of Georgetown, Ohio; five grandchildren, Ryan McKinzie, Tiffany Hatfield and Robert, Laura and Wesley Brookbank; two great grandchildren, Hunter and Peyton McKinzie; two sisters, Sue Rossi and husband Ron and Dorothy Klein all of Elmhurst, Illinois and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services have been set for 12 p.m. Friday, February 14, 2014 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, where Mike Edmisten will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
George Miller, 76 George Miller, 76, Buford, Oh., passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014. He was born June 6, 1937. George was the beloved husband of Dee Miller of Buford, loving father of Marcy Willoughby of Buford, cherished grandfather of Megan (Steve) McMullen of Sugar Tree Ridge, and Marissa Willoughby of Buford, caring greatgrandfather of Molly McMullen of Sugar Tree Ridge, and Madison McMullen of Sugar Tree Ridge, dear brother of Etta Hager of Xenia, also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Granvile Pearl and Lilly Miller and seven brothers and sisters, Robert Miller, Ashford Miller, Mallie Centers, Farmer Miller, Fred Miller, Alta Smith and Baby Boy Miller. Mr. Miller was a retired school bus driver for Lynchburg Clay schools. He was an avid coon hunter and was the owner/operator of Miller Trucking. Services were held Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Union Plains United Baptist Church, Mt. Orab. Burial was in Buford Cemetery, Clay Township, OH. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Rebecca Ann Stauder, 43 Rebecca Ann Stauder, 43, of Wichita, Kansas, died Friday, February 7, 2014 in Park City, Kansas. She was the owner of Nationwide Contracting. She was born July 31, 1970 in Georgetown, the daughter of Junia Ann Morgan Lasiewski of Mt. Orab, and Walter David Stauder of Ripley. In addition to her parents, Becky is survived by one daughter, Lauren Nicole Bradford and fiancé Jason Koehler of Georgetown, two sons, Christopher Michael Shouse of Felicity, and David Stephen Shouse (USMC), Cambodia; one brother, David Stauder and wife Laura of Jacksonville, Flor., two step sisters, Tamela Thoroughman of Flemingsburg, Ky., and Kristi Lawrence of Maysville, Ky., two nephews, Joel and Luke Stauder of Jacksonville, Flor., many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. Funeral services have been set for 12 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 14 at the funeral home. Interment will follow the funeral service in Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.
Robert Earl Kress, 87 Robert Earl Kress, 87, of Sardinia died Friday, February 7, 2014. He was retired from Ford Motor Company and a WWII Army Veteran. He is survived by 1 daughter, Donna (Gordon) Duncan, and 1 stepson, William (Nancy) Marcum, 10 grandchildren, 1 brother Walter (Marlene) Kress and 2 sisters Edith (Arnold) Foster and Rebecca Daley. Funeral services have been set for Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Sardinia Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Peace Lutheran Cemetery Arnheim, Oh. Visitation has been set for Tuesday, February 11, 2014 from 5 - 7 p.m. The Beam-Fender Funeral Home, Sardinia, served the family.
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Zachary Tyler Stevens, 13 Zachary Tyler Stevens, 13 of Ripley, Oh., died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. He was an eighth grade student at R-U-L-H Middle School in Aberdeen. Zachary was born May 7, 2000 in Boyd County, Ky. He was preceded in death by one brother – Brayden Henderson; one sister – Kaydence Henderson and a grandmother – Rhonda Jett. Zachary is survived by his mother and father – Cassandra and Jeremy Myers of Ripley, one sister – Trinity Marie Myers of Ripley; his biological father – Johnny (Angie) Stevens of Columbus, his biological mother – April (Drew) Evans; grandparents – Debbie Ross of Aberdeen, Alvin Douglas of Aberdeen, J.C. Commodore of Maysville, KY., Joe Stevens of Tollesboro, KY., Molly Stevens of Tollesboro, KY. and Shelia Cooper of South Carolina; great grandparents – Richard Skaggs of Maysville, KY., Donna Skaggs of Ripley, Ohio, Dorothy Commodore of Maysville, KY., and Lucille Prather of Aberdeen, Ohio; aunts – Sabrina Skaggs of Maysville, KY. and Jennifer Myers of Aberdeen, uncle – Roger Jett of Maysville, KY.; numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 9, 2014 at Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley. Interment will follow the funeral service in Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.
William Landon Newberry, 51 William Landon Newberry, 51 of Williamsburg, Oh., died Saturday, February 8, 2014. He was a welder for the Steelcraft Manufacturing Company in Blue Ash, and a United States Marine Veteran. Mr. Newberry was born June 30, 1962 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Ruth (Leslie) Mullins of Williamsburg, Ohio and the late William Raymond Newberry. In addition to his mother, Mr. Newberry is survived by one son – Billy Newberry of Williamsburg, four sisters – Sharon Jackson of Williamsburg, Barb Morgan of Hamersville, Linda Harmon of Mowrystown, and Jackie Turner of Mt. Orab, one brother – Raymond Newberry of Livingston, Tex., and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral services have been set for 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio with military services by the CareyBavis American Legion Post #180 of Georgetown. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
James Henry Wooldridge, 95 James Henry Wooldridge, 95 of Ft. Myers, Flor., formerly of Brown County, Oh., died Wednesday, February 5, 2014. He was a retired superintendent for Trotwood Madison City Schools, a member of the Bethel Masonic Lodge F&AM #61, Araba Shrine Temple in Ft. Myers, Flor., an Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite and a United Stated WWII Air Force Veteran. He was born July 30, 1918 in Hardin County, Ky., the son of the late Harley and Edith (Wood) Wooldridge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife – Ruth Ercil (Meranda) Wooldridge; two brothers – Elmer and Paul Wooldridge. Mr. Wooldridge is survived by two daughters – Judy Ross of Florida and Marla Shick of California; five grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Private services were held on Monday, February 10, 2014 at the convenience of the family. Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 3229 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229-3095. The Cahall Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Samuel "Slow" Wise, 62 Samuel "Slow"Wise, 62, of Bethel, Oh., passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014 He was the devoted son of the late Samuel and Virginia Wise, loving father of Samuel R. Wise, cherished grandfather of Dylan and Jasmine Wise. Funeral Services have been set at the Maham Funeral Home, 187 North Second Street, Williamsburg, on Monday, February 10, 2014. The Maham Funeral Home, Williamsburg, served the family.
William C. "Bill" Walker, 86 William C. "Bill" Walker, 86, Bethel, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014. Bill was the devoted husband of Janice (Dailey) Walker, dear father of Michael A. Walker, Christopher P. (Yvonne) Walker and the late John W. Walker, brother of the late Shirley Schuler and Mary Knabe, also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation has been set for 10 a.m. Friday February 14, 2014 until time of service at 12 p.m. at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel. Burial has been set at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
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On Monday February 24, 2014 Eastern Brown FFA will be having an assembly to celebrate National FFA Week. It will start around 8 a.m. at Eastern High School in the gym. Anyone who would like come and watch is welcome to join us! We have an inspirational speaker, Patrick Perez, who will be speaking at the assembly. We are really looking forward to it this year! Our chapter also has lots of
other exciting things planned for the week for all of the students in the school. The chapter wants to educate people about what FFA really is and what it means to us! We have several different games planned each day that the students can participate in. They will be able to learn about agriculture, while having fun with the activities we have planned at the same time. National FFA Week is always an exciting and eventful week for the entire school and we are really looking forward to celebrating it this year.
Are you looking for a fun, inexpensive, close-tohome event to brighten your spirits after all the snow and cold weather? Students in the Cosmetology program at Southern Hills Career Technical Center will present their annual fashion show on Thursday, February 20, at 7 p.m. This year’s theme is Hollywood—
Night of the Stars. Come and see the beautiful spring collection of fashions and creative hairstyles imagined and fashioned by the Cosmetology students. The affair will be held in the school at 9193 Hamer Road in Georgetown. Admission is $3.00. For more information, call (937) 378-6131, ext. 308.
Georgetown Jr-Sr High School principal, Jerry Underwood, is pleased to announce the students in grades 7-12 who achieved Honor Roll status for the 2nd quarter. To achieve Honor Roll status, students must attain a grade point average of 3.30 (B+) for the 2nd quarter. Students who received all A’s (4.0 GPA) are named to the Principal’s Honor Roll. These students are indicated with an asterisk. Grade 12 – Kiersten Adkins, Mackenzi Carrington, Elijah Cochran, Dakota Colliver, Jackie Davis, Cain DeBord, Montana Dennis*, Breanna Dyer, Clinton Evans, Alicia Gifford*, Karissa Hamblen, Nikki Housley, Douglas Johnson, Abigayle Jones, Allison Kistler*, Morgan Meranda, Trenton Poe, Caitlyn Richey, Lauren Ring, Michele Schmidt, Allison Smith, Cassandra Starrett* Jesse Steinman, Meranda Sullivan, Clay Wenninger, Becca Whitaker, Kara White, Bruce Williams Grade 11 – Alexa Baker, Alexandra Bush, Ariel Colliver, Jake Cropper, Kelly Cunningham, Darienne Doss, Ally Dowd, Kennedy Ecker, Carlee Ellis, Morgan Fletcher, Morgan Gast,
Bethany Haynes, Veronica Johnson, Jordan Kattine, Clinton McElroy, Aaron McFerron, Ashley McKinney, Jacob Miller*, Jessie Mootz*, Allison Newberry, Mollie Reed, Sarah Resing, McKenna Ross, Summer Schroder, Kasey Spires*, Jonathan Staggs, Savanna Swartz, Kelsie Truitt, ShaLane VanWinkle*, Courtney Wiechman, David Ward*, Matthew Williams*, Megan Williams* Grade 10 – Stephanie Ayers, Allison Bailey, Lauren Baker, Adrianna Beavers, Savannah Carter, Kelsey Crawford, Sierra Evans, Tyler Fox, Sydney Fussnecker, Rachel Gibbons*, Kelsey Gleason, Shelby Griffith, Brendan Hatfield, Lorrin Hrack, Bayley Johnson, Chad Lambert, Darla McKinzie, Kelsey Miller, Nikketa Parker, Amanda Poff*, Kalamity Spencer, Allison Taylor, Alex Wilburn, Corey Wilson Grade 9 – Mariah Bonar, Ashley Brandenburg, Madison Brown, Alexis Cahall, Sydney Carrington, Christopher Dietrick, Isabelle Elliott, Alexandria Graves, Andrew Green, Tanner Householder, Kimberly Johnson*, Greg Laws, Kylee Leggett, Taylor McKinney, Lydia Powell,
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Night of the Stars Fashion Show at SHCTC
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Creighton visits H’ville 1st graders
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Fox 19 meteorologist, Jeff Creighton, visited the Hamersville 1st graders on Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Creighton talked to them about various types of weather, what makes the weather, and a little bit about being a meteorologist. He did some interesting experiments that showed the effects of high and low pressure. Thank you Mr. Creighton for coming to share with us!
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Kassidy Seigla, Joanna Siemianowski, Abigail Stapleton, Piper Tomlin, Solomon Underwood Grade 8 – Samuel Clifton, Samantha Davis, Laike Dennis, Caroline Ellis, Courtney Faul, Michael Holcomb, Luke Gast *, Austin Ingels, Daren Knauff, Zachary Koehler*, Kayle McFerron, Will Mootz, Destiny Perkins, Xan Planck, Ashley Poff, Bradley Rhoten, Tiffany Stanley, Jonathan Srickland, Adrian Waltz Grade 7 – Destiny Barnes, Noah Bishop, Alex Bolington, Cameron Brookbank, Emerson Cahall*, Isabella Clifton, Braxton Dotson, Katie Durbin, Sarah Durbin, Tanner Ellis, Lexie Gray, Jackson Gregory, Jenna Griffith, JT Householder, Koby Hyde, Mia Johnson, Madison Kattine, Trey Kirker, Alex Knauff, Lance Leggett, Samuel Linkous, Blake Miles, Tyler Murrell, Ethan Neal, Travis Newberry, Tyler Newberry, Bailey Nichols*, Noah Pack, Michele Pan*, Peyton Penny, Elizabeth Powell, Casey Quinn*, Wendy Ramos, Kimberly Seigla, Lance Sininger*, Finn Tomlin, Kennedy Underwood, Hunter Werner, Ricky White, Danielle Williams, Madison Young
SSCC hosts ‘A Journey to Radical Change’ on Feb. 20
Author and motivational speaker Sam Bracken will present “A Journey to Radical Change” 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, on the Central Campus of Southern State Community College, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro. The event is free and open to the public. Bracken is the author of the “My Orange Duffel Bag,” an autobiographical journey through a childhood of abuse and abandonment on to Bracken’s ultimate triumph over the odds. It offers a message of hope, love, and forgiveness. The book is an artistically graphic mini-memoir combined with transformational self-help advice. According to his biography, Bracken’s childhood was one of unspeakable abuse and neglect. By the time he was a teenager, he had been beaten, starved, set on fire, molested, and abandoned. Yet with the help of loving friends, generous strangers, and de-
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voted coaches, he was able to turn his life around. Bracken’s story is a testament to the immense power of education and an inspiration for anyone looking to get on the right track – and stay on it. In sharing his personal jour-
ney, Bracken emphasizes the importance of focusing on your goals and pursuing them relentlessly. A graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology, Bracken earned his MBA from Brigham Young University and is a member of the National Speakers Association. He serves as the global director of FranklenCovey Media Publishing, and is co-founder of The Orange Duffel Bag Foundation, a nonprofit with the mission of helping homeless teens and those aging out of foster care. Copies of “My Orange Duffel Bag” and its accompanying workbook, “My Roadmap,” will be available for sale at the event through Books ‘N’ More of Wilmington. Funding for this event is made possible through the Carl D. Perkins Grant. To learn more, please contact Amy McClellan at 1-800628-7722, ext. 2785, or amcclellan@sscc.edu.
Girl Scout from Georgetown one of nine runners up for Rock the Mall
Girl Scout Senior Emily Werring, from Troop 46863 and a sophomore at Georgetown High School was recently named one of
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The Western Brown High School Spanish Club once again visited the residents of the Locust Ridge Nursing Home in early December. During this annual event the club members sing Christmas carols both in English and in Spanish. Spanish students also select Spanish names to use in class. Members pictured: from left to right / starting in the front row, Jessica "Alejandrina" Vaught, Ashley "Belicia" Brumley, Kara "Liliana" Kreiner, Devon "Serena" Arnold, Abby "Emilia" Finch, Ericia "Luisa" Quittschreiber, Nick "Pablo" Waits, Josh "Josue" Boothby, Garrett "Zanahoria" MacDonald, Sam "Orlando" Jacobs, Baylee "Pureza" Sentman, Sydney "Zerita" Griffith, Tiffany "Torpe" Carver, Samantha "María" Donell, Daniel "Sabio" Stevens, Katy "Alegría" Jones, Gabe "Cuervo" Strong, Brittany "Catalina" Mastin, Trevor "El Vice Presidente" Lind, Jacob "El Presidente" Rutherford, Meggie "Ana" O'Hara, Sara "Sarita" Benz and Daniel "Honorato" Rothwell.
nine (from 88 entries) runners up in the Girl Scout I Want to Rock the Mall YouTube contest. With her original song "Unstoppable Girl," Emily is the only runner up from Ohio. Emily has been a Girl Scout since kindergarten and earned the Girl Scout Bronze and Silver Awards. Singing in her school choir and a cappella, Emily also plays the guitar, is learning to play the ukulele, and is an artist and honor roll student. Her mother, Jennifer Werring states, “Emily’s Girl Scout Leadership Experience has given her confidence and courage to realize and live out her dreams.” Emily’s troop leaders are Jennifer Stewart Hamblen and Susan Toebbe. Emily’s song can be viewed at: http://100.gscnc.org/youtu be_contest.html . Emily and her troop will be attending Rock the Mall, June 9, 2012, with nearly a quarter-million girls to celebrate Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary. Meeting at the National Mall, in Washington D. C. for the world’s largest sing-along, performers will take the stage throughout the day, leading Girl Scouts and their friends and family in new songs and old favorites.
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Artists come from a wide range of musical backgrounds: folk, country, opera, jazz, soul, rock 'n' roll and more. Included will be the winner of the Rock the Mall contest, Dana Marie Rogers, a Girl Scout Ambassador from Old Bridge, New Jersey. Rock the Mall’s preshow begins June 9 at 9 a.m. The main event is from noon to 4 p.m. at the National Mall. The stage is located at 17th and Constitution Streets.
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University of Cincinnati President Santa Ono spoke during the Clermont Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Small Business Awards Feb. 7. UC Clermont College President Greg Sojka introduced Ono, who spoke about customer service, innovation and business practices they use at University of Cincinnati. “He really doesn’t need any introduction,” Sojka said. “We are fortunate to have him as our leader.” Ono, who is in his second year as president of UC, highlighted what he is focused on at the university and said he uses many of the same principals as what small business award winners are implementing at
their companies. “You are recognizing best practices,” Ono said. “These same practices are important to our university.” Ono said the university has to be customer focused, innovative and show entrepreneurial spirit. He said being customer focused means being responsive to what students need including a variety of programs and even different ways to learn. “Some students need an entry point to a four-year degree,” Ono said. “Some students need an associates degree.” Ono said they have realized it is more important than ever to offer all different types of colleges to meet the different needs of students.
Ono said Clermont College is an example of one of these colleges. He said Clermont College is also an example of how they have been innovative at UC. “The partnership through Clermont College and Milacron trains workers advanced manufacturing skills,” Ono said. Ono said students learn the skills and are paid for their time. He said they are continuing to develop different programs, including programs in other countries, that give students real world learning experiences and prepare them for the workforce. “Our university continues to be innovative,” Ono said. Ono said entrepreneurial spirit is also important for leaders at a university.
had left the roof of the bridge on to keep it covered. The roof of the bridge is now hanging down, with part of it in the creek below. “You have a catastrophic failure that occurred,” Beckworth said about the collapse. “Thankfully, no one has been hurt. Beckworth said he is not sure what will happen next with the bridge. He said that for residents in the township and the county the bridge has become a special landmark. “It’s our only remaining covered bridge,” Beckworth said. “I think we’d all like to see it put back, but I don’t know if it is possible.” Rose said several engineers will be coming to evaluate the bridge tomorrow to try to determine how the bridge collapsed and to
determine the next steps. The bridge which was built in 1878, was placed on the National Register of Historic Property in 1974 for its historic significance in the area of 19th century engineering. The bridge is a 12-panel Howe Truss construction. It is 140 feet long and 22 feet wide with a 16-foot 5-inch roadway. The overhead clearance is 15.5 feet. The Howe Truss was patented in 1840 and marked an advancement in the process of bridge design because it replaced wooden uprights of previous bridge trusses with iron rods that could be adjusted with nuts and turnbuckles. These iron verticals could be tightened when the bridge began to sag out of line so that it could be straightened again.
Historic Stonelick Township covered bridge collapses
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The historic covered bridge on Stonelick Williams Corner Road collapsed while construction crews were working on it Feb. 11. Stonelick Township Fire Chief Matthew Rose said the bridge collapsed onto its right side at approximately 2:30 p.m. “There were four workers on the bridge,” Rose said. “They made it off before it ended up in the creek.” Stonelick Township Trustee Kermit Beckworth Jr., said the bridge has been under construction since plans were finalized to rehabilitate the aging bridge. “As part of the reconstruction, they had taken the sides off,” Beckworth said. Beckworth said crews
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University of Cincinnati President Santa Ono poses with Clermont Chamber of Commerce members during the annual luncheon Feb. 7. From left are Chairman of the Board Warren Walker, Ralph Lee from Total Quality Logistics, Clermont College Dean Gregory Sojka, and Ono.
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The second installment of the Girls’ Southern Buckeye Conference Basketball Tournament took place on Feb. 8 and for six of the 12 member schools, it should act as a launching pad from which they can begin a postseason run. No other team will look to parlay their success into a prosperous postseason run more than New Richmond who after clinching their first league title since 1984 also won the SBC outright with a 47-44 win over Georgetown in the First Place Game. “(The win) was important for both league accomplishments and getting ready for the postseason,” New Richmond head coach Brad Hatfield said. “As far as the league championship goes, Georgetown is a really good team and it’s good to see how we stack up against other really good teams. I
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thought it put a good stamp on our league competition this year. “We’re clearly going to see some competition in the sectional with McNick and Wyoming both in our bracket, so it helped us to prepare for games like those.” The Lady Lions were carried to the SBC Tournament championship by Josie Buckingham, New Richmond’s 6-foot-5 center, who scored 29 points, grabbed seven rebounds and blocked three shots in the win. Sophomore point guard Maren Hance added 10 points and six assists. The Lady Lions get their postseason underway on Saturday when they take on interdivisional foe Clermont Northeastern at 3 p.m. at Withrow High School. In the Second Place Game, Felicity-Franklin tallied the lone win for National Division teams with a 66-63 win over Norwood. The Lady Cardinals were paced by Ashley Moore’s 28 points. Moore shot 6-9 from 3-point range while also grabbing nine rebounds and dishing out three assists. Felicity opens up their postseason play on Thursday, Feb. 13 when the No. 2 seeded Lady Cardinals play No. 13 Lockland at 7:30 at Monroe High School. The remainder of the
games were not as closely played as the First and Second Place contests as all four American Division schools took down their National Division counterparts. Western Brown took Batavia down, 55-25, with a balanced offensive attack. The Lady Bulldogs were led by Jordan Foster who scored a team-high nine points. Batavia begins their postseason schedule on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Withrow when they will face No. 6 seed Hughes. Head coach Dave Fallis’ Bethel-Tate Lady Tigers ended their regular season on a strong note dismantling Blanchester 45-15. The Jenike sisters combined for 24 points in the win — Brooke had 13, Julia had 11 — and now Bethel’s sights return to familiar foe Georgetown in the first round of the sectional tournament. The Lady Tigers played the Lady G-Men tough on Jan. 20 despite playing without three starters, including both Jenikes. The rematch will be contested on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 2:30 p.m. at Wilmington High School. In the Fifth Place Game, Goshen took down Clermont Northeastern 68-54 to get back to .500 on the season.
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We all got slammed again by Mother Nature. I am betting that dandelion in the front yard is frozen solid. The snow was beautiful, but the ice made everything difficult. Walking to the mailbox was a real challenge since everything was frozen solid! It’s time to review our checklist of gardening tasks for February which include: Whole Garden: 1) There’s still time to look through catalogs and place orders. 2) Thoroughly clean any flats or pots for seedlings. 3) Set aside a potting area for seed starting and gather the necessary equipment. 4) Sow those seeds that will need 10 to 12 weeks indoors before they can be transplanted outside. 5) Make sure your blue-
bird boxes are clean. 6) Continue looking for plant damage in your landscape. 7) Test seeds left over from last year for viability. Trees and Shrubs: 1) Prune off broken twigs and branches on shrubs. 2) Brush off excess snow to avoid breakage. Don’t shake the branches as this may cause them to break. If the snow is frozen on the branch and will not brush off easily, it is best to let it melt naturally, to avoid damage to the tree or shrub. 3) Force branches of spring-blooming shrubs and trees once buds have begun to swell (pussy willow, forsythia, apple, cherry). Fruits and Vegetables: 1) Plan your vegetable seed-sowing strategy. 2) Begin sowing leek seeds indoors. 3) Prune fall-bearing
raspberries in late February Nuisance insects: It is very common to find insects meandering around the house in winter. All kinds of critters come into the house looking for a place to rest for the winter. As you encounter nuisance insects, just vacuum them up. Avoid smashing them as some leave stains or odors when smashed. Are you ready for spring? Get in the dirt-digging mood by attending the February 20th garden seminar, “Using Native Plants in the Landscape”, at the Fincastle campus of Southern State Community College. All seminars are free and open to the public and are held in the library from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Have you decided what you will be planting in your garden? Have you planned a new flower bed? It’s time to get your pencil and paper and start drawing! The count-down is on!
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Snowman head over heels Everyone is a little confused about this year’s crazy winter weather....including the snowman standing quietly on his head. Georgetown residents Vicky Coburn and Carol Myers took this picture while walking on North Green Street in Georgetown.
Flood insurance rate increases remains hot topic in Ripley CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ity Whip, Kevin McCarthy have all said publically at a press conference that there is a deal afoot to try to change this. So it appears that there is movement in the House to do something.” Ashmore added that in the meantime everyone who will be effected by the insurance increases should continue to contact Representative Brad Wenstrup’s office. Ashmore said that he will continue to monitor the situation. “There have been a lot of flood complaints coming from the coastal regions,” Ashmore said. “It’s just unbelievable, I mean
they’re being bombarded with complaints. So something’s going to happen, we just don’t know what yet. But I will keep everyone posted on what I hear.” Ashmore also said that at first President Obama had indicated that he would veto any bills that were passed but now he has changed that stance and that he would now sign it if it is presented to him. In other business, Mayor Tom Leonard told council that he had appointed Attorney Val Lewis as a backup magistrate for the village. Current magistrate for the village is Danny Bubp. According to Ashmore, Ripley has been
without a backup magistrate for over two years. Mayor Leonard also reported to council that the village had repaired several water breaks but was currently in good shape. He stated that the village crews had done an excellent job on keeping the streets cleaned. Council had the second reading of the 2014 budget and the third and final reading of a resolution to raise water rates in the village which will go into effect April 1. The increase marked the first increase for residents in seven years. The resolution was adopted.
By request, this week’s column is about iron. Instead of starting with multi-vitamins with iron, I’d like to start with an October 2012 headline from The New York Times: “A Rogue Climate Experiment Outrages Scientists”. This experiment referred to in the headline involved dumping 100 tons of iron dust into the ocean. This resulted in a giant algae bloom that was visible from space. You see almost every living thing on earth needs iron to survive, and the aim of the experiment was to increase the amount of plankton, thus restoring the salmon and other fish in the area. Iron is so important to all living things that nearly every cell of algae, bacteria, plants, and animals contain a protein called ferritin. Ferritin is a protein that can be thought of as an iron sponge. Ferritin will take up free iron and bind it up because free iron is actually toxic to living cells. It can store thousands of iron molecules, which can then be released when the cell needs iron. Iron is so essential to our survival that our bodies actually have no way to eliminate it. The only way the body regulates iron levels is by changing how much is absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract. There are genetic disorders where a person is unable to regulate their iron absorption which results in toxic levels. The treatment for this type of disease is good old-fashioned bloodletting. About 60 percent of iron
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 publicans or Democrats. It is still possible for a write-in candidate to make the primary ballot. That deadline is February 24. The deadline for a writein candidate in one of the major parties to file for inclusion in the November general election ballot is August 25. An individual wishing to file for inclusion in the general election as an independent must file by May 5. There are a number of questions and issues on the primary ballot as well. Among them are another try by the Village of Higginsport to raise money for operating expenses with a five mill levy and the RULH School District trying once again to pass a 2.5 mill permanent improvement levy. The complete list of races, questions and issues are as follows: COUNTY OFFICES JUDGE - COURT OF COMMON PLEAS • REPUBLICAN – Scott T. Gusweiler JUDGE – PROBATE/ JUVENILE • DEMOCRAT – Julie D. Steddom • REPUBLICAN –
Danny R. Bubp COUNTY COMMISSIONER (1/1/2015) • REPUBLICAN – Tony Applegate COUNTY AUDITOR • REPUBLICAN - Jill A. Hall Questions & Issues for the May 6, 2014 Primary Election • Brown County – Renewal - (Incorporated & unincorporated area) – Providing public library services – 1 mill – 5 years – commencing 2014 • Higginsport Village – Additional – Current Expenses – 5 mills – 5 years – Commencing 2015 • Perry Township – Renewal – (Incorporated & unincorporated area) – Fire protection – 2.5 mills – 5 years – Commencing 2016 • Scott Township – To build a Township Hall at a cost greater than $50,0000 for the benefit of Scott Township • RULH – Additional – General permanent improvements - 2.6 mills – 5 years – Commencing 2014 COUNTY OFFICES CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS (REPUBLICAN)
PRECINCT • 10 BYRD TWP Gregory A. Himes • 20 CLARK/ HAMERSVILLE Mariah Votel • 40 CLARK TWP WEST • 50 EAGLE TWP Robert E. Hare • 60 FRANKLIN TWP Dennis A. Lieske John Charles Staker • 70 MT ORAB VILLAGE NORTH Greg T. Lang Chadwick E. Bohl • 80 MT ORAB VILLAGE SOUTH Jimmie D. Hile • 90 GREEN TWP NORTH Gary R. Frye • 91 GREEN TWP SOUTH Steven D. Loehrke • 100 ABERDEEN VILLAGE Harry Foxworthy • 110 HUNTINGTON TWP Randy L. Ginn • 120 JACKSON TWP Betty Jo Ratliff • 130 JEFFERSON/ RUSSELLVILLE Janet Ward • 150 LEWIS TWP NORTH Troy R. Farrell • 160 LEWIS TWP/ HIGGINSPORT • 170 PERRY TWP VIL-
LAGES Jesse R. Millikan • 190 PERRY TWP SOUTH Dennis E. Kiley • 200 PERRY TWP WEST Deborah Crouch • 201 PERRY LAKE LORELEI Willis A Herdman (Bill) • 210 PIKE TWP EAST • 220 PIKE TWP WEST • 230 GEORGETOWN EAST Thomas Cunningham • 240 GEORGETOWN NORTH Michele L Harris • 270 GEORGETOWN SOUTHWEST John A. Fetters Joellyn Waits • 280 PLEASANT TWP Reggie V. McKenzie Delbert Aicholtz • 290 SCOTT TWP • 300 STERLING TWP NORTH • 308 STERLING TWP SOUTH Paul Edward Hall • 310 RIPLEY VILLAGE Scotty L. Eagan • 330 UNION TWP Roxanne E. Malone • 340 SARDINIA VILLAGE Patty Short • 350 WASHINGTON TWP
HEALTH MATTERS TOM CALLAHAN, RPH
in the body is in the blood. Iron is an integral part of hemoglobin, and is what gives hemoglobin its red color. As the red blood cells age there are specialized white blood cells that break them down and recover the iron. The iron is then repackaged as a molecule called transferrin and released back into the blood stream. Transferrin is different from the ferritin we talked about earlier. Ferritin is like the cell’s iron pantry: if you have some extra you place it in the ferretin pantry, if you need some you go get it out of the pantry. Transferrin on the other hand keeps the iron locked away. When a cell needs iron it takes up the transferrin, separates the iron from the carrier protein and releases the transferrin without its iron back into the blood stream. Since all cells need iron to
survive, one of the body’s immune responses is to release extra transferrin at the site of infection to bind up all the local iron. This effectively robs the bacteria of its needed iron which inhibits its growth. Children and women need the most iron in their diet. Women need additional iron because most of the body’s iron is in the blood, and monthly periods mean monthly iron loss. As children grow, each new cell needs its own supply of iron. We get iron in our diet from almost everything we eat, but some iron is easier to absorb than others. For instance, iron in hemoglobin is better absorbed than iron from plant sources. In fact, although spinach is high in iron, it also contains something called oxalates which bind up the iron and keep it from being absorbed. Tom Callahan is a pharmacist, he lives in the Milford area. Any question or comments can be sent to TomHealthMatters@gmail. com. You can find archives of previous Health Matters at TomHealthMatters.blogspot .com.
Farm truck awareness program set With more and more producers growing more acres and producing greater yields, the number of trucks on the road has increased in local agriculture. In many cases the driver who delivers the fertilizer in the spring or the takes the harvest to the elevators in the fall is not the farm operator. In either case, the farm operator, a relative, or hired help, we all could benefit from a little more awareness. The safety for the people on the roads, on the farm and the driver are all part of this. There are several things that will be discussed at this program held with the Southwest Corn Growers,
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DAVID DUGAN OSU EXTENSION SERVING ADAMS, BROWN AND HIGHLAND CO. including maintenance on the truck, insurance and much more. This program will start at 2 p.m. in the Sabina area at Woodruff Farms and go until 6 p.m. which is the time for the Southwest Corn Growers Association Annual Meeting on Monday, February 17. For more information and registration, call the Clinton (937) 382-090) or Fayette County (740) 335-1150 Extension Office.
Mt. Orab farmer to speak at Regional Cover Crop meeting Brad Barber, a local farmer from Mt. Orab, will be sharing his 7+ years of experience planting winter cover crops at the USDA sponsored Cover Crop & Soil Health Forum on Feb. 18th. to be held at the Clermont Co. Agricultural Services Center in Owensville from 9 a.m.noon. Local farmers who are interested in cover crops are encouraged to attend the Cover Crop Forum on Feb.18 and to sign-up for the EQIP program before
the Feb. 21 deadline. The Clermont County Farm Bureau will provide a free catered lunch for attendees at the Cover Crop Forum. Online registration is available online for the Cover Crop Forum at: clermontswcd.org/event.aspx You may also call Clermont SWCD at 513-7327075 x2. Those interested in EQIP applications in Brown County, contact NRCS District Conservation Larry Whitaker at: (937)378-4424 Ext. 3.
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The family of Marie wilson would like to invite you to an open house to celebrate her 90th birthday. Marie’s celebration will take place on saturday, February 22, 2014 from 2-4 p.m. in the Birch Place Assisted Living area of ohio Valley Manor, 5280 us rtes 62 & 68, ripley, oh 45167. she was born on February 24, 1924 in Jackson, Tenn. Marie was a war bride and she and her late husband Dale were two of the original founders of oVM back in 1971. They were blessed with 4 children. your presence is gift enough. The Brown County Press would like to wish Mrs. Wilson a very Happy 90th birthday.
The Dove Brothers will be at West Fork Baptist Church on Sunday February 16 at 11 a.m. West Fork Baptist is located at 10127 West Fork Road, Georgetown, OH 45121. For more information or directions call Kevin Johnson at (937) 515-0675 or visit www.westforkbaptist.org
Auditions Jones’ announce birth of daughter scheduled
Gaslight Theater players will be holding auditions for our upcoming spring production. Auditions will be held on Saturday, February 15 from 2-5 p.m. at the Gaslight Theater in Georgetown located at 301 South Main St. Any questions please contact the director Jess Moore at (513) 659-3703.
Mt. Orab Food Court raises money for cancer foundation
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The Mount orab Food Court raised $450 for the Jaymie Jamison Foundation for hope during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. During January, the Food Court sold hearts to customers and donated the proceeds to the Jaymie Jamison Foundation for hope. The Jaymie Jamison Foundation for hope is a non-profit organization raising awareness for gynecological cancers. Thank you to the Mount orab Food Court for your support of our organization. Thank you to everyone who purchased a heart. To learn more about our organization please visit www.jaymiejamisonfoundation.org.
Historical Society to meet, farming is topic of ‘Story Circle’ BY Ned Lodwick Brown County Historical Society
The Brown County Historical Society wishes to invite the public to the Society’s February meeting. The meeting is at the Southern Hills Career and Technical Center on Thursday February 27, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. Following a short business meeting the program will consist of a ‘Story Circle’. What that means is that a group people will talk about a topic. In this case the “Circle” will consist of people related to farming. We will have a diverse group on the panel so we can cover Brown County Agriculture past and present. The participants will tell their own stories and will be open to questions. The crowd often has stories of their own and are welcome to enter into the discussion. We have had “Story Circles” about the Depression, the Flood of 1937, the Women of WWII, and High School Basketball in Brown County but none of those topics affect every one of us every day like farming does. The changes in farming in a lifetime can be amazing. I had neighbors when I was a child in
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Farming has come a long way from horses and a plow. This will be the topic of discussion at the ‘story Circle’ at the February historical society meeting.
1960 in Greenbush that farmed with horses and mules and everyone in the neighborhood had a family farm of 40 to 100 acres. Most had a small dairy of 6-10 cows, a few hogs, chickens, and a few acres of corn and tobacco. Today the fences are gone and the area is suburbia on a half acre lot. No one has a cow much less a small dairy. There is grain farming going on that is probably much more efficient. It’s done by a few farmers with gigantic equipment. The southern part of Brown County still has some small farming going on as the land does not lend
itself for large scale grain farming. They still have fences and barns for animals. So in 50 years farming has gone from horses to GPS controlled tractors, from burning tobacco bases to hyponics, from a local economy to a world economy. That’s a lot to talk about. That’s a lot of stories. Join use for a night of remembering and looking forward. Nothing explains our history better than looking at our farming; past, present, and future. For more information contact Ned Lodwick (937) 378-6334.
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seth and Lindsay (Piatt) Jones of Georgetown, oh., are very happy to announce the birth of their baby girl. Isabelle Lynn was born at Meadowview regional Medical Center on January 16, 2014 at 2:07 p.m. Isabelle weighed in at 7 pounds 7 ounces and was 21 inches in length. especially happy to welcome Isabelle home is her big brother Gabriel. The proud grandparents are Kelly and Linda Piatt, sardinia, sandra Jones, ripley, and great grandparents Don and sharon Piatt, west union. Isabelle was also welcomed home by many aunts, uncles and cousins. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate the Jones’ on the birth of Isabelle Lynn.
Former pastor celebrates over 60 years ministering and 90th birthday
As a young man, Delbert Dawes, 15, found himself battling a life-threatening disease, but hope and an unusually strong faith that God could heal him brought him through. In return, Dawes promised to serve the Lord for the rest of his life and 61 years later, he is still keeping his word. Pastor Dawes will observe his 90th birthday on Sunday, February 23, 2014 with a celebration kind of service at the Springboro Christian Church, Springboro. He began the church in February of 1971 and served as senior minster there for 33 years. Pastor Dawes began his ministry shortly after becoming a Christian in Greenfield, Oh. Pastor paul neal was the minister of the church in Greenfield at that time and under Pastor Neal, Dawes was selected to serve as a Deacon and later as an Elder in the church. Greenfield is where he delivered his first sermon. Under the teaching and encouragement of Neal, two other leaders there, Dawes began to guest preach which led him into interim ministries later to
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evangelistic meeting for several churches in southern Ohio and throughout the United States. Dawes assumed ministry at a Miamisburg church in 1968 after being called there to lead the construction of a new building, then moved on to Springboro. Springboro consisted of only 2 streets in 1971 when Dawes began his ministry there with less than 40 people. Under Dawes leader-
ship the congregation grew to more than 250 members housed in a one million dollar facility. Following his retirement there in 2004, and the untimely death of his wife, Omalee Comer Dawes, he once again began doing interim and evangelistic ministries. Since then he met and married a former coworker, Ivetta Frodge of Ripley. Today the Dawes call Georgetown home and in keeping his word they currently serve the Lord at the Hilltop Christian Church in Flemingsburg, Ky., where his wife is the pianist and director of music. Dawes has 5 children, James and Dennis, who both are ministers, Charles, a Springboro funeral director, John, a (retired) detective in Atlanta, Ga., and daughter, Candy (John) Burchfield, Atlanta, Ga. Pastor Dawes invites all his friends to join him for this celebration service on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Springboro Christian Church located at 720 South Main Street, Springboro.
Angella Olivier named 2013 Employee of the Year The Employee Council of Mercy Health- Mt. Orab Medical Center is happy to have selected its 2013 Employee of the Year, Angella Olivier, Medical Lab Technologist. The Employee of the Year award was designed to recognize the employee who went above and beyond in the Emergency Department during the 2013 year. Angella clearly stands out as this person. She excels with her work in the laboratory and her positive attitude makes an impact with not only the patients but her colleagues as well. As a Medical Lab Technologist, Angella's primary role is to provide results of lab specimens, collect blood and other specimens from patients, and alert physicians and nurses of critical lab values. But our lab is not the only place you will find Angella. She helps out in all areas of the Emergency Department, including registration and checking on ED patients to make sure they are comfortable. Her smiling face puts patients at ease. The Employee Council is comprised of employees whose main efforts are concentrated on employee recognition, but the group also contributes to community service activities. This year staff assisted the Brown County Peace Officers Association with their annual toy drive and several members chaperoned on "Shop with a Cop" day. Angella's plaque was presented to her by
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Pictured: on left, Dr. Jill eippert, medical director for Mercy health- Mt. orab Medical Center. on right, Angella olivier, MLT.
Mercy Health- Mt. Orab Medical Center medical director, Dr. Jill Eippert. All the staff here would like to congratulate Angella for
winning the 2013 Employee of the Year. It truly shows dedication through hard work to this community.
The Fayetteville Fire Department will begin holding their annual Lenten Fish Fry every Friday, starting March 7, from 5 - 8 p.m. and run for seven weeks. The menu will consist of Fish, Shrimp, Chicken Nuggets, Hushpuppies, Macaroni and Cheese, Baked Beans, French Fries, Cottage Cheese, Apple Sauce, Cole Slaw, a beverage and a Homemade Dessert.
If you would like to donate a dessert you are welcome to do so please contact Chief Kyle Singleton at (937) 515-6935 and make arrangements. If you would like to donate and are unable to get it to the firehouse contact Chief Singleton and make arrangements to pick up the dessert (within reasonable travel distance.) Dine In or for Carry Out call (513) 875-2202.
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Lake Waynoka resident Joanne Edwards began her art career at the Art Academy of Cincinnati in 1984. Her early works were inspired by Mary Cassatt with numerous portrait commissions. Edwards has just recently released a new line of greeting cards entitled “Lake Waynoka Greetings.” The cards depict 20 scenes from around the lake, all painted by Edwards. Some of the watercolor images are painted from the comfort of her own back porch which faces Lake Waynoka. Edwards was born and raised in a suburb of Chicago and attended the Art Academy of Cincinnati in 1984 after she and her husband Robert and their first of three daughters moved to Cincinnati. “I was always artistic, even as a child,” Edwards said. “My husband wanted a picture painted of this ship that he loved, and I told him that I could do it. So I painted it for him and he immediately started encouraging me to attend the art academy. Attending that academy was like nothing I had ever experienced in my life. It changed me forever. I suddenly realized why I had always felt different from everyone else and now I was meeting people just like me. I wanted to stay a full time student.” Edwards said she graduated in 1993 with a bachelors in fine arts degree, magnum cum laude and class valedictorian. She later attended Southern State Community Col-
lege where she met art instructor James (Skip) Werline who had an overwhelming effect on her art career. “Skip had such an impact on me and taught me so much,” she said. “And the best part about Skip is that he always made me and everyone else in his class feel good about themselves. That takes a very special kind of teacher, and that’s what he was, very special.” During this same time, Edwards said she and her husband started the Lake Waynoka Civic Club Art Auction with the help of the Civic Club. “We were only able to do this for two years successfully,” she said, “as I drew in many of my friends from the Ohio Plein Air Society (OPAS), coming from as far as central Indiana and Marblehead, Ohio.” Because Edwards prefers working outdoors to paint scenes, especially trees, she joined the (OPAS) in 2004. Plein Air is a French expression which means “in the open air” and is all done outdoors. OPAS members come from nearly every county in Ohio and each of the surrounding states getting together to paint and learn, working in a supportive atmosphere and encouraging each other by scheduling paint-outs, workshops, competitions, critiques and group exhibitions. She is also a member of the Cincinnati Art Club, the Queen City Art Club and the Indiana Plein Air Society. Edwards has displayed her works in exhibitions in numerous locations including:
• Art on the Square • Woodland Mound Park • Second and Third Annual Tri-state Spring Color Paint Out in Hamilton; • In the office of Senator Mike DeWine which sold with the CINergy Collection; • Exhibitions in the Main Street Gallery, Queen City Artists, Evendale Juried Exhibit in Cincinnati; • Studio 4 in Nelsonville. Her art had been displayed all over Ohio with many solo exhibits. Prints of her work are available for $20 to $25 depending on size. Each print is a digital image, not lithography. “Most of my paintings had been in oils,” Edwards said, “It wasn’t until I was in Skip’s classes in 2010 and 2011 that he taught me the watercolor medium, one class I was not able to learn during my years at the art academy. “With these new skills, I have been able to embark on my new venture, Waynoka Greeting Cards. Through my paintings, I intend to recreate intrinsic emotions that are lost with our hectic lifestyles of today. “Our “snapshot” world challenges what and how we see, rushing to get to the next photographic memory.” Currently, the Lake Waynoka Greeting Cards can be purchased at the “Outpost” store at 7532 Ashridge-Arnheim Road in Sardinia, just outside the Lake Waynoka front gate. For more information on artist Joanne Edwards visit www.joannesueedwards.co m. To become a part of her class to be offered at Lake Waynoka call (513) 2311536.
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Lake Waynoka artist Joanne Edwards art studio.
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Local artist Joanne Edwards poses for a picture in her Lake Waynoka home, standing with just a fraction of the many paintings she has done.
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Artist Joanne Edwards shows off three of 20 prints available on her new Lake Waynoka greeting cards.
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Workshop to be held at SSCC on Monday, February 24 on Precision Agriculture.
Grant money is available for repair/ replacement of Brown Co. septic systems The Brown County Commissioners and the Brown County Health Department would like to inform the public that there is grant money available for the repair and/or replacement of failing septic systems. This funding is made available to the County through the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Water Control
Fund. The grant is income based and, if the applicant is eligible, would pay either 85% or 100 % of the repair and/or replacement costs. For more information please contact Kelly Cole at the Development Office at 937378-3536 or the Brown County Health Department at 937-378-6892.
Valentine’s show at Gaslight Theater Come show your sweet heart one rockin' good time for Valentines Day this year by bringing them to "The Valentine's Day Rock & Roll Comedy Show"
Community Coalition set to meet Community Coalition for a Drug Free Mt. Orab will meet on Thursday, February 20th at 6:30 p.m. at JC’s Place in Mt. Orab. JC’s Place is located at the corner of South High Street and East Main Street in Mt. Orab.
Activity Professionals Week January 19-24th , 2014 Greg Stout, Executive Director @ Villa along with Activities Asst. Justin Johnson & Kim Futch, & Activities Director Janice Thompson. “We have the best Activities Department in the county. Our resident’s and their families love our Activity Dept. and we are very happy to help celebrate Activity Professionals Week for all their hard work they do. Thank you!” Greg Stout
VILLA GEORGETOWN Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 8065 Dr. Faul Road • Georgetown, Oh 45121
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Donald Haitz Mr. Haitz was admitted to Villa Georgetown in December 2013. Donald was referred to the facility for rehabilitation because of increased weakness and difficulty in walking he experienced upon discharge from St. Joseph Hospital. Upon admission, Donald required minimal assistance with transfers and could only walk 150 feet and had limited activity tolerance, strength and poor balance.
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presented by the Gaslight Theater Players on February 14 and 15 at the Gaslight Theater in Georgetown. Half livemusic concert with your favorite love songs from the 60's to the 90's and half love themed skits that will leave you rolling with laughter in the aisles. Tickets are $10 at the door. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m. Friday February 14th couples get in for $18!!!! Check out our upcoming shows on our new website gaslighttheaterplayers.com or our Facebook page at facebook.com/gaslighttheaterplayers.
Cabin Fever craft and vendor show set Villa Georgetown celebrating
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UAS operations offer the potential of higher crop yields, more precise application of treatments, early detection of crop health issues, and increased revenues. Workshop participants will review the current state and future potential of UAS in precision agriculture. The workshop fee is $495 and capacity is limited to 30 participants. Reservations are requested by Feb. 24. For more information or to register, please contact Kim Fitzpatrick at 800-628-7722, ext. 4684, or kfitzpatrick@sscc.edu.
Villa’s Therapy Team Blake Spiller, Lori Malone, Karen Brown, Ruth Ann Copas and Nikki Pelvit, Rehab Director are shown here with Donald’s Homeward Bound certificate and graduation t-shirt.
It was Donald’s goal to return to his home and regain his independence! With the help of Villa Georgetown’s Physical and Occupational staff, Mr. Haitz’ goal became a reality in just one month of rehab.
Upon discharge, he had not only regained his independence with walking and transfers, but all of his self care activities as well and was excited to go back home with his wife!. During his stay at Villa Georgetown, he credits his therapy team for his progress and success. “They gave me great treatment every time I was there. I would recommend these people to anyone. I have NEVER BEEN TREATED BETTER!!” Congratulations to Donald for achieving his therapy goals!
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Are you tired of being stuck indoors? This will give you a reason to get out and have a great time! Proceeds go to ABCAP to help programs like: Meals on Wheels, Senior Housing, WIC, HEAP, HWAP, WORKFORCE, HEAD START, Brown County Recycling & MORE! For more info or to become a Vendor/Crafter call Samantha Jones at (513) 716-2175 The show will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 406 West Plum St Georgetown, (Old Alverda Reed Elementary in the Gym) Admission is free and food will be available for purchase and there will be raffles. There is sure to be a little something for everyone. We will have crafters and vendors. Some vendors will include Thirty-One Gifts, Origami Owl, Paparazzi (everythings $5 or less), Scentsy, Pure Romance, Damsel Defense, Baked Goods, Princess Primitives, Tupperware, Country Gourmet, Tastefully Simple, Hairbows, Blankets, Candlewarmes, Paracord Bracelets, Pikle, Paparazzi Jewelry, Handmade unique jewelry, IT Works, Birdbaths, Pine Lane Soaps (made from Goats Milk) and much more!
Family Winter Olympics at the Sardinia Library School-aged kids and their families will have a blast on Thursday, February 20 at 6 p.m., as they "go for the gold" in exciting indoor winter games such as Bobsledding, Speed Skating, Figure Skating, Snowflake Cutting and more. Please contact the Sardinia Library at (937) 4461565, to sign up in advance to reserve your place!
Phone: (800) 404-3157 Fax: (937) 444-2652 E-mail: bcpress@frontier.com VILLAGE OF ABERDEEN, OHIO ORDINANCE NO. 2014-01 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 OF NOTES, BY THE VILLAGE OF ABERDEEN, OHIO, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING A FINAL JUDGMENT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the fiscal officer of this Village has heretofore estimated that the life of the project hereinafter described is at least five (5) years, and certified that the maximum maturity of the bonds issued therefor is twenty-five (25) years, and of the notes to be issued in anticipation thereof is twenty (20) years; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Village of Aberdeen (hereinafter called the “Village”), County of Brown, Ohio: SECTION 1. That it is necessary to issue bonds of the Village in the principal amount of not to exceed $200,000 for the purpose of paying a final judgment, evidenced by a settlement approved by the Brown County Court of Common Pleas, Civil Division on January 8, 2014, in the matter of Shinn Brothers, Inc. (Plaintiff) v. Village of Aberdeen, Ohio (Defendant). Said bonds shall be dated approximately January 10, 2015, shall bear interest at an approximate rate of six per centum (6%) per annum, and shall mature in substantially equal annual or semiannual installments over a period not exceeding twenty-five (25) years after their issuance. SECTION 2. That it is hereby determined that notes (hereinafter called the “Notes”) in the principal amount of not to exceed $200,000 shall be issued in anticipation of the issuance of said bonds. SECTION 3. That the Notes shall be dated their date of issuance, shall bear interest at a rate not in excess of four percent (4.00%) per annum, as determined by the Mayor and set forth in the Certificate of Award, setting forth the terms of the Notes, which is hereby authorized to be executed by the Mayor without further action by this Council, shall be payable at maturity, shall mature not more than one year from the dated date and shall be of such number and denomination as may be requested by the purchaser. The signature of the Mayor and Fiscal Officer on the Certificate of Award shall be conclusive evidence that the terms of the Notes are acceptable to the Village. Said notes shall only be issued in Authorized Denominations, which shall be $200,000. SECTION 4. That the Notes shall be executed by the Mayor and Treasurer and may but shall not be required to bear the seal of the corporation, provided that either (but not both) of such officers’ signatures and the seal may be facsimiles. The Notes shall be designated “Judgment Bond Anticipation Notes” shall be payable at the office of the Fiscal Officer, Aberdeen, Ohio, or a principal office of such bank or financial institution as is selected by the Fiscal Officer and Mayor to serve as paying agent, registrar and transfer agent (the “Paying Agent and Registrar”) for the Notes and shall express upon their faces the purpose for which they are issued and that they are issued in pursuance of this ordinance. SECTION 5. That the Notes shall be sold at public or private sale to such purchaser as is selected by the Mayor at a price of not less than par and the proceeds from such sale, except any premium or accrued interest thereon, shall be paid into the proper fund and used for the
purpose aforesaid and for no other purpose. SECTION 6. That the Notes shall be the full general obligations of the Village, and the full faith, credit and revenue of the Village are hereby pledged for the prompt payment of the same. The par value received from the sale of bonds anticipated by the Notes, and any excess fund resulting from the issue of the Notes, shall to the extent necessary be used only for the retirement of the Notes at maturity, together with interest thereon and is hereby pledged for such purpose. SECTION 7. That during the period while the Notes run there shall be levied upon all of the taxable property in the Village within applicable limitations, in addition to all other taxes, a direct tax annually, not less than that which would have been levied if bonds had been issued without the prior issue of the Notes; said tax shall be and is hereby ordered computed, certified, levied and extended upon the tax duplicate and collected by the same officers in the same manner and at the same time that taxes for general purposes for each of said years are certified, extended and collected. Said tax shall be placed before and in preference to all other items and for the full amount thereof. The funds derived from said tax levy hereby required shall be placed in a separate and distinct fund and, together with interest collected on the same, shall be irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal and interest of the Notes, or the bonds in anticipation of which they are issued, when and as the same fall due; provided however, to the extent that debt service on said obligations is appropriated and paid from other municipal sources said tax shall not be collected for the purposes thereof. SECTION 8. All appropriate officers of the Village are further authorized to make, execute, acknowledge and deliver such closing documents, certificates, financing statements and other instruments or agreements as are, in the opinion of bond counsel, necessary to carry out the purposes of this ordinance. SECTION 9. That the firm of Peck, Shaffer & Williams LLP (“PSW”) is hereby engaged as the Village’s “bond counsel” and that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the engagement letter of PSW in the form on file with the Village. SECTION 10. That the Clerk of Council is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this ordinance to the county auditor. SECTION 11. That it is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the adoption of this ordinance were adopted in an open meeting of this Council, and that all deliberations of this Council and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code. SECTION 12. That this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the reason that the public peace, health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the Village require the immediate issuance of the Notes to provide for the orderly and timely payment of a final judgment as evidenced by a settlement, which was approved by the court on January 8, 2014, to which the Notes relate and shall take effect immediately upon adoption. ADOPTED: 1/9, 2014. Harry Foxworthy Mayor Attest: Nathan Pfeffer Clerk of Council BCP 2-9-14, 2-16-14 ----------------------------------------
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SSCC hosts Feb. 28 workshop on Precision Agriculture A one-day workshop in Precision Agriculture for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) will be offered 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, on the Central Campus of Southern State Community College, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro. Southern State is pleased to announce a partnership with Sinclair Community College to bring the workshop to the region. Sinclair has become a leader in creating a national center for UAS training and certification that meets the demands of this evolving field. In precision agriculture,
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Lady Rockets perfect at 20-0 Fayetteville girls one win from SHAC Gold Ball
The great Michael Jordan once said, “Talent wins games, but team work and intelligence wins championships,” and the same court perspective has worked brilliantly for the 26-year Fayetteville-Perry varsity girls basketball coach Toby Sheets and his Lady Rockets this season. With a 53-44 victory over the North Adams Lady Green Devils on Feb. 10, the Lady Rockets rose to a 12-0 record in Southern
Hills Athletic Conference play to secure their seventh consecutive SHAC Division II championship and move within one conference win of bringing home the third SHAC Gold Ball in school history, an trophy awarded only to teams that finish flawlessly in conference play. The Lady Rockets stood at an overall record of 19-0 after topping the Lady Green Devils at Fayetteville-Perry High School on Monday night. It was a cold night of shooting for the Lady Rockets, as they shot just 33-per-
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Fayetteville’s Alex Carson fires off a shot from threepoint land during the Lady Rockets’ Feb. 12 win over Western Brown.
Brown County Athletes of the Week MAX ILES, FAYETTEVILLE Fayetteville-Perry’s sophomore court standout, Max Iles, proved to be a leader on the court during the Rockets’ Feb. 11 double overtime victory over the home-standing RipleyUnion-Lewis-Huntington Blue Jays. The Fayetteville sophomore recorded a doubledouble in the win, leading his team in scoring with a total of 25 points and leading his team on the boards with a total of 16 rebounds. He also passed for four assists.
cent from the field and 24percent from three-point range. Fortunately for Sheets and his squad, there was one Lady Rocket to step up for the occasion – junior guard/forward Emily Burroughs. The 5'8” junior kicked off an excellent night of offense by draining a three-pointer in the first quarter. She rifled in another three-pointer in the second period, along with a two-point field goal to bring her first half total to eight points. After a scoreless third quarter, Emily Burroughs came out big in the fourth frame to help the Lady Rockets secure their 12th conference win by dropping in her third threepointer of the night, and sinking two field goals from inside the arc. She shot a perfect six-ofsix from the field, scoring 15 points without missing a single shot. She also pulled down four rebounds. It was a career high in scoring for the skilled junior. “Emily is and has been a very consistent player for us all season,” said Sheets. “She couldn't have picked a better night to post her career high in scoring.” The Lady Devils were on the heels of the Lady Rockets for most of the night, trailing by just two (24-22) at halftime and narrowing the margin to just one (3332) by the end of the third quarter. With help from Emily Burroughs and nine-of-10 shooting from the charity stripe as a team in the fourth quarter, the Lady Rockets pulled away late, outscoring the Lady Devils 20-12 in the frame to tally up a ninepoint victory. Leading the Lady CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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Fayetteville’s Megan Eyre drives to the hoop for a score during the Lady Rockets’ Feb. 12 win over Western Brown.
G-Men win streak hits 11 Georgetown boys repeat as SBAAC Nat'l Division champs BY Wade Linville The Brown County Press The Georgetown GMen's winning streak hit 11 games as they wrapped up league play with victories
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Western Brown’s junior standout, Lindsey Harvey, has had an outstanding season of varsity hoops. Harvey leads the Lady Broncos in scoring for the season with an average of 11 points per game, racking up a total of 230 points so far this season with the post season tournament yet to play. Harvey shot for 16 points to lead the Lady Broncos in scoring during the Feb. 12 game at Fayetteville.
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Georgetown varsity boys’ basketball coach, Jerry Underwood, recorded his 300th career victory as his G-Men topped the Clermont Northeastern Rockets on Feb. 7.
over the Clermont Northeastern Rockets and the Batavia Bulldogs to repeat as the Southern Buckeye
Athletic/Academic Conference National Division champions with a perfect league mark of 10-0.
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Elbow Pain: Causes and Treatment Options Dr. Lydia Ogden Epicondylitis is more commonly known as Golfer's elbow or Tennis elbow. In both cases, the epicondyle and attachment point of the muscles in the forearm becomes inflamed and painful. Golfer's elbow or medial epicondylitis is located on the inside of the Dr. Lydia Ogden elbow and is the attachment point of the wrist flexors. The wrist is a Chiropractic flexors are responsible for the curling motion of the wrist. Lateral Physician and epicondylitis or Tennis elbow is on the outside of the elbow and is the owner of is the attachment point of the wrist extensor muscles. Active Living Epicondylitis is a repetitive stress type injury. In either case Chiropractic the wrist extensors or wrist flexors become strained from not located only sports such as golf and tennis but also daily activities such in Mt. Orab, OH. as typing, lifting objects, or anything that requires twisting your wrist such as using a screwdriver. Any movement that requires your wrist to move up and down repeatedly can cause overuse and strain in the wrist extensors and/or wrist flexors. Once the muscles are strained, the body will try and support the area by laying down scar tissue. This will create a repetitive strain injury cycle and can lead to epicondylitis. When the symptoms last longer than 72 hours then typically further treatment is needed. An evaluation to determine the exact cause of your elbow pain should be performed in order to make an accurate diagnosis. Active Release Technique is a very effective and conservative treatment method. This technique is very successful at diagnosing and treating muscles, ligaments, tendons and fascia. ART locates and treats scar tissue adhesions and breaks them up. This typically restores normal tissue tension, flexibility, and improves circulation. Reducing scar tissue also makes the tissue stronger and more resilient to further trauma. Chiropractic manipulation is the most effective treatment available to correct areas of spinal and extremity joint stiffness and restriction. The chiropractic adjustment is gently applied by hand and stimulates pain blocking nerves, restores normal joint movement, reduces muscle spasm and tightness and increases blood flow to reduce inflammation. Physical rehabilitation and exercise are necessary to correct areas of muscle tightness and weakness. Lastly, proper diet and supplementation is the key to addressing chronic inflammation.
Contact Dr. Lydia Ogden, DC to schedule an appointment or for any further questions at
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Fayetteville’s Lincoln Smyth rises for a score in the Lady Rockets’ Feb. 12 victory over Western Brown.
Lady Rockets: A perfect 20-0 which is scheduled to be played Feb. 17 at Eastern High School. The Lady Rockets claimed their 20th victory of the season by topping the Western Brown Lady Broncos 52-40 in a non-league contest at Fayetteville-Perry High School on Feb. 12. Leading the way in the win over Western Brown was Rosselot with 14 points. Eyre fired for 10 points in the win. Rosselot and Eyre held a combined total of 3,154 career points following the win over Western Brown, with Rosselot bringing her career total to 1,894 points as the school's all-time leading scorer. Emily Burroughs shot for 12 points to aid the Lady Rockets in the win over Western Brown. Sheets and his Lady Rockets were then scheduled to kick off Southwest
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Rockets in scoring was senior guard Makayla Rosselot with 16 points, bringing the school's all-time leading scorer's career total to 1,880 points. With at least one game left on the regular season schedule and tournament time kicking off this week, Rosselot was tied with the SHAC's second leading scorer of all time, Eastern's Micah Harvey. Fayetteville's senior guard, Megan Eyre, fired for nine points and hammered the boards for 10 rebounds to help the Lady Rockets take down the Devils in Monday's hoop action. Senior guard Alex Carson also contributed with nine points, as well as four assists. The only conference bout left for the Lady Rockets was a make-up game with the Eastern Lady Warriors,
District Division IV Sectional Tournament play at Monroe High School on Feb. 15. As the No. 1 seed, the Lady Rockets will begin post-season tournament play with No. 9 seed Cincinnati College Prep. NAHS 9 13 10 12 – 44 FPHS 12 12 9 20 – 53 North Adams (44): Staci Dinsmore 3 3-4 11, Gast 5 2-6 14, Jodrey 3 4-5 10, Copas 1 0-1 2, Stout 1 0-0 3, Boerger 0 2-2 2, Sara Dinsmore 0 2-2 2. Team: 13 13-20 44. Three-pointers: Staci Dinsmore 2, Gast 2, Stout 1. Fayetteville (53): E. Burroughs 6 0-0 15, Rosselot 4 6-8 16, A. Carson 3 3-6 9, Eyre 1 7-7 9, Smyth 1 1-2 3, C. Carson 0 1-2 1. Team: 15 18-25 53. Threepointers: E. Burroughs 3, Rosselot 2.
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Georgetown’s Bruce Derrick-Williams rises over a CNE defender to bury a shot in the G-Men’s Feb. 7 win.
against the Bulldogs, while Williams finished with eight pints and six rebounds. The G-Men were back on their home court Feb. 10 to face the Felicity-Franklin Cardinals in their final home game of the season. The G-Men strolled to a 9260 victory over the Cardinals to finish unbeaten in league play at 10-0, and to up their overall record to 17-3. Cropper, in his third straight double-double performance, shot for 25 points and pulled down 10 rebounds. Williams also recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 re-
bounds. Pack fired for 14 points against the Cardinals, while Miller finished with 11 points, five steals, five rebounds, and five assists. Staggs ended the night with nine points, McElroy with eight points, and Bradley with seven points. The G-Men looked to wrap up regular season play with a Feb. 13 match-up on the road against the Amelia Barons, the champions of the SBAAC American Division. The G-Men were then to face the Barons again in the SBAAC Tournament at Batavia High School on Feb. 15.
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Fulton, Huff, Germann honored BY Wade Linville The Brown County Press Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington High School inducted its three newest members to the school's Athletic Hall of Fame on Feb. 12. This year's inductees were the late Randy Fulton, Michael Germann, and Joe Huff; all whom were recognized during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony held just prior to the RULH Blue Jays' varsity basketball game against the Fayetteville-Perry Rockets. Accepting the Hall of Fame award on behalf of the late Fulton were several members of the Fulton family. Randy Fulton Randy Fulton was a 1979 graduate of RipleyUnion-Lewis High School. During his time at RUL, he was All-League in cross country all four years of high school, was all-district in cross country for three years, and was a basketball MVP of the Brown County Holiday Tournament. He pl ayed a huge role on a high school basketball team that finished as sectional champs, southwest district champs, and
regional semi-finalist. He also competed in baseball during his high school career. After high school, Fulton remained in the Ripley community where he coached various youth sports and served as president of the Ripley Knothole Baseball Association. Joe Huff Joe Huff is a 1974 graduate of Ripley-UnionLewis High School. During his time at RUL, he was an All-League basketball player in 1974 and an All-League Honorable Mention in 1973. He was a two-year varsity starter in basketball, scoring 600 career points and averaging 15 points per game. He competed in various high school sports that included basketball, volleyball, track and field, and cross country. He went on to play college basketball at Southern State Community College, where he scored more than 50 points in a single game. He is a co-founder of the Ripley Pee Wee Basketball League and has been the scorebook keeper for the Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington varsity boys' basket-
Michael Germann Michael Germann is a 1982 graduate of RipleyUnion-Lewis High School. Germann excelled in basketball during his time at RUL. He was named to the Southern Hills League AllLeague Team during his junior and senior year. He was named to the AllSouthwest District Team as a senior hoop star. He was also named to the “Post Class A” All-Star Team. Germann helped his team excel, and during his senior season the Blue Jays finished as regional semifinalists. During his junior season, the Blue Jays were sectional finalists. He averaged six assists per game during his senior year on the court, and was the team's second leading scorer with an average of 14.5 points per game, a team in which all players averaged double figures in scoring. He was the Blue Jays' MVP as a junior, Best Defensive Player as a sophomore, and team captain as a junior and senior. As a senior, he earned honors as the team's MVP, Best Defensive Player, and had the most assists. He was well known for his defensive play and leadership on the court.
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Senior guard Rebecca Whitaker has played a significant role in the Georgetown Lady G-Men’s success on the court this season. Above, Whitaker drives to the hoop for a score during a Lady G-Men victory.
Lady G-Men fall to Lions in gutsy effort Georgetown girls finish runner-up in SBAAC Tournament BY Wade Linville The Brown County Press The Georgetown Lady GMen put forth a gutsy effort against the 6'6” New Richmond court star Josie Buckingham and the Lady Lions in the Southern Buckeye Athletic/Academic Conference Tournament championship game on Feb. 8 at Williamsburg High School, but it was the Georgetown
squad falling by a narrow margin of 47-44 to finish as the tourney runner-up. The loss dropped the Lady G-Men to an overall record of 17-4, as they find ways to make up for the loss of junior center Kayla Seigla, who is out for the season with a torn ACL. The Lady G-Men repeated as the SBAAC National Division champions for their 14th straight year, finishing league play with a perfect 10-0 record. After wrapping up their regular season, it's on to sectional tournament play for the Lady G-Men.
The Lady G-Men are the No. 1 seed for the Southwest District Division III Sectional Tournament at Wilmington High School, and they were scheduled to kick off tourney play Feb. 15 with a round one bout against the no. 8 seed Bethel-Tate Lady Tigers (910 at tournament draw time). A win over the Lady Tigers would put the Lady G-Men up against the No. 10 seed Ripley-UnionLewis-Huntington Lady Jays, who were 5-12 at the time of the tournament draw, in a Feb. 18 sectional game at Wilmington.
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Joe Huff, left, and Michael Germann, right, pose with their plaques while being inducted into the Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington High School Athletic Hall of Fame on Feb. 11.
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Fayetteville-Perry's senior hoop star, D.J. Iles, has certainly made his mark in the Southern Hills Athletic Conference over the past four years, but after suffering from a torn ACL he has been forced to watch from the sidelines while his teammates find ways to make up for the loss of their court leader. Unfortunately, the recent injury will leave the
star sidelined for the remainder of the season. In a remarkable high school basketball career, D.J. Iles snapped the Fayetteville-Perry High School all-time scoring record in boys basketball and ranks as the third all-time scorer in SHAC history with a total of 1,559 career points. He also ranks eighth in Ohio for most career steals with 302, and ranks ninth in Ohio for most free throws made in a career with a total
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Before suffering a season-ending injury, FayettevillePerry’s senior court star, D.J. Iles managed to make his mark in the school and state record books.
of 527. Twice in his career, he would bury 21 free throws in a single game, which ranks 18th in Ohio, and he ranks 20th in Ohio for most steals in a single game with 10. “We all miss him playing,” said Fayetteville-Perry head coach and the Fayetteville star's father, Darryl Iles, after his Rockets topped the Ripley-UnionLewis-Huntington Blue Jays 81-77 in a doubleovertime league contest held Feb. 11, a game in which D.J. Iles supported his teammates from the sidelines. His sophomore brother, Max Iles, would lead the Rockets in scoring against the Blue Jays with 25 points and hammered the boards for 16 rebounds for a double-double performance. Teammates Tanner Fowler and Scottie Mullis combined for 44 points to aid the Rockets in the win over the Jays, pushing themselves to step up their offensive play with their senior leader out for the season. While D.J. Iles may not be able to aid his teammates as a player on the court, he is still able to contribute as a leader from the sidelines and as the heart of the Rocket squad.
Members of the Fulton family accepted the Athletic Hall of Fame plaque on behalf of the late Randy Fulton during the Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington High School Sports Hall of Fame induction held Feb. 11.
Lady Broncos finish regular season 12-10 BY Wade Linville The Brown County Press Losing three of their last four games isn't the way the Western Brown Lady Broncos hoped to wrap up their regular season, but facing tough competition with the sectional tournament set to begin may have provided them with experience that aid them in the post season. Coming off a 47-41 loss to Harrison, the Lady Broncos played host to New Richmond's 6'6” star Josie Buckingham and the Lady Lions, this year's Southern Buckeye Athletic/Academic Conference American Division champs and SBAAC Tournament champs, on Feb. 6. The Lady Broncos performed well against the
Lions in what was a close game throughout. Unfortunately for the Lady Broncos, fourth quarter shots failed to fall on their end of the court although missed free throws on the part of New Richmond (0-8 down the stretch) gave Western Brown many opportunities to buck their way back for a victory. The Lady Lions would pull out a narrow 45-39 league victory over the home-standing Lady Broncos. Leading the Lady Broncos was Lindsey Harvey with 13 points. Morgan Nickell finished with 12 points, and Brooke Lindsey fired for 10 points to go along with eight rebounds. The Lady Broncos were back in action at Williamsburg High School on Feb. 8,
and they had not trouble trotting to a 55-25 victory over the Batavia Lady Bulldogs in the SBAAC Tournament. Mackaela Fischer led the Lady Broncos in the win with 13 points. She also hammered the boards for 10 rebounds in a double-double performance. The Lady Broncos ventured to Fayetteville-Perry High School on Feb. 12 to face the now 20-0 Lady Rockets. The Lady Broncos put forth a gutsy effort while up against the Lady Rockets, especially early on. Harvey led the Lady Broncos in their final game of the regular season with 16 points. The Lady Broncos were scheduled to begin sectional tournament play at Kings High School, Feb. 15.
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Members of the Western Brown junior high wrestling team pose with their award after claiming the SBAAC title, Jan. 31.
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The Broncos were led by the following wrestlers: 80- Jed Marlow, champion
134- Derek Spears, champion
86-Tanner Donathan, champion
142-Eric Altman, pion
92-Blake Hurt, 2nd place 98-Brandon Lucas, champion
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Andrew Inskeep, left, and Caitie Vaughn, right, were crowned this year’s Winter homecoming King and Queen of Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington High School, Feb. 7
160-Seth Montgomery 172- Cory Fields
116- Seth Taylor, champion
205- Davey champion
Stamper,
122-Jacob Haggerty, champion
245- Chase Lovett, place
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Jays celebrate homecoming Ripley varsity boys struggling for wins BY Wade Linville The Brown County Press It was Winter Homecoming Night at Ripley-UnionLewis-Huntington High School, Feb. 7. As the home-standing Blue Jays prepared to take the court against the Peebles Indians, members of the RULH Homecoming Court took to the court for the annual ceremony. Being crowned this year's king and queen were seniors Andrew Inskeep and Caitie Vaughn.
Following the homecoming ceremony, the Jays hit the hardwood to suffer a 6946 loss to the Indians. Struggles continued for the Blue Jays as they faced the Fayetteville-Perry Rockets on their home court Feb. 11 to suffer an 81-77 loss in a bout that saw two overtimes. Ripley junior Austin Whitt led the Jays while facing the Rockets with 21 points. Ripley senior Jesse Cannon shot for 20 points against the Rockets, while
Inskeep finished with 11 points. There were three Rockets to score 20 or more points against the Jays in the Feb. 11 Southern Hills Athletic Conference small school match-up. Sophomore Max Iles led the Rockets with 25 points to go along with 16 rebounds. Junior Scottie Mullis finished with 24 points. Senior Tanner Fowler shot for 20 points against the Jays. The Blue Jays dropped to an overall record of 7-10 and a league mark of 3-6 with the loss to the Rockets.
Ohio deer season closes with over 191,000 harvests Submitted Photo
The Eastern eighth grade girls’ basketball squad recently finished a successful season of hoops, finishing runner-up in the Southern Hills Athletic Conference league play with an 11-2 record, and runner-up in the SHAC Tournament. Front row, from left, are Amanda Baker, Alanna Prine, Maggie Fultz, Megan Cox, and Sarah Christman; back row, assistant coach Mark Day, Jennisa Fisher, Mikayla Farris, Allison Day, Haley Fannin, Whitney Broughton, and head coach Janie Day.
8th grade Lady Warriors finish runner-up in SHAC The Eastern eighth grade girls’ basketball team recently wrapped up a successful season, finishing runner-up in the Southern Hills Athletic Conference league play with an 11-2
record, and runner-up in the SHAC Tournament. Members of the Eastern eighth grade girls’ basketball team include: Amanda Baker, Alanna Prine, Maggie Fultz, Megan Cox,
Sarah Christman, assistant coach Mark Day, Jennisa Fisher, Mikayla Farris, Allison Day, Haley Fannin, Whitney Broughton, and head coach Janie Day.
Ohio Wildlife Council to consider proposed deer hunting dates, bag limits
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The Ohio Wildlife Council received the 2014-2015 hunting proposals on Wednesday, Feb. 5 for deer season dates, changes to deer bag limits and the possibility of allowing some straight-walled rifle cartridges for deer hunting, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Ohio deer hunters and other interested parties are invited to share their comments regarding the proposed 2014-2015 deer hunting seasons and regulations at open houses on Saturday, March 1, from 12-3 p.m., and online at wildohio.com through Sunday, March 2. ODNR Division of Wildlife biologists proposed that 2014-2015 deer hunting season dates remain consistent with previous years, with one exception. In an effort to provide more potential hunting opportunity, it was proposed that deer-muzzleloader season begin on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, and end on Monday, Jan. 5, compared to last year when the season began on a Saturday and concluded on a Tuesday. A proposal to continue the October antlerless deer-muzzleloader
weekend for a second season was also introduced. Proposed seasons for 2014-2015: • Deer archery: Sept. 27, 2014 - Feb. 1, 2015 • Antlerless deer muzzleloader: Oct. 11-12, 2014 • Youth deer gun: Nov. 22-23, 2014 • Deer gun: Dec. 1-7, 2014 • Deer muzzleloader: Jan. 2-5, 2015 Bag limit proposals reflect the reduction in the deer population in many counties as numbers continue to move closer to target levels. The proposal presented to the council called for a reduction in 44 counties and an increase in five counties, while bag limits in 39 counties would remain the same. It was also proposed that antlerless tags be eliminated in some counties as deer populations approach target levels. Antlerless tags were introduced as a way to reduce Ohio’s deer herd, and have been successful, thereby eliminating their need in certain counties. Proposed county deer bag limits: • Two (no more than one antlerless permit): Auglaize,
Darke, Fayette, Hancock and Madison counties. • Three (no more than one antlerless permit): Adams, Allen, Ashland, Ashtabula, Athens, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Columbiana, Crawford, Erie, Hardin, Henry, Highland, Huron, Knox, Lawrence, Licking, Logan, Lorain, Marion, Medina, Morgan, Ottawa, Paulding, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Putnam, Ross, Sandusky, Scioto, Seneca, Shelby, Tuscarawas, Union, Vinton, Wayne, Wood and Wyandot counties. • Three (antlerless permits are not valid): Belmont, Carroll, Coshocton, Defiance, Fairfield, Fulton, Gallia, Geauga, Greene, Guernsey, Harrison, Hocking, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Meigs, Mercer, Miami, Monroe, Morrow, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Richland, Van Wert, Washington and Williams counties. • Four (no more than one antlerless permit): Brown, Clermont, Cuyahoga, Delaware, Franklin, Hamilton, Lake, Lucas, Mahoning, Montgomery, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull and Warren counties.
Press release Deer-archery season ended Sunday, Feb. 2, bringing all deer hunting seasons to a close. Ohio hunters checked 191,459 white-tailed deer during the 2013-2014 hunting season for all implements. Hunters checked 218,910 deer during the 2012-2103 hunting season. This expected decline in the deer hunter harvest comes following several years of liberal bag limits and deer regulations, which helped bring Ohio’s white-tailed deer population closer to target levels. “This year’s white-tailed deer harvest indicates we are on target to maintain a high-quality deer herd,” said Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife Chief Scott Zody. “Ohio remains one of the best deer hunting states in the nation.” The ODNR Division of Wildlife remains committed to properly managing Ohio’s deer populations through a combination of regulatory and programmatic changes. The goal of Ohio’s Deer Management Program is to provide a deer population that maximizes recreational opportunities, while minimizing conflicts with landowners and motorists. This ensures that Ohio’s deer herd is maintained at a level that is both acceptable to most, and biologically sound. Until recently, the populations in nearly all of Ohio’s counties were above their target numbers. In the last few years, through increased harvests, dramatic strides have been made in many counties to bring those populations closer toward their goal. Once a county’s deer population is near goal, harvest regulations are adjusted to maintain the population near that goal. The Ohio counties that reported the most checked
deer for all implements during the 2013-2014 season: Coshocton (6,270), Tuscarawas (5,774), Licking (5,711), Muskingum (5,547), Guernsey (5,307), Ashtabula (4,981), Harrison (4,533), Knox (4,529), Carroll (4,203) and Athens (4,053). Coshocton County also reported the most deer harvested in 2012-2013 (7,413). Hunters continue to utilize various methods to report deer kills. Since the deer season began on Sept. 28, 2013, 47 percent of hunters phoned in their report, 32 percent reported online, 11 percent traveled to a license agent’s location, and 10 percent used the new mobile-friendly website. Ohio's first modern day deer-gun season opened in 1943 in three counties, and hunters checked 168 deer. Deer hunting was allowed in all 88 counties in 1956, and hunters harvested 3,911 deer during the one-week season. ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov. A list of all white-tailed deer checked by hunters during Ohio’s 2013-2014 hunting season is shown below. The first number following the county’s name shows the harvest numbers for 2013-2014, and the 2012-2013 numbers are in parentheses. Adams: 3,849 (4,111); Allen: 1,057 (1,110); Ashland: 2,931 (3,149); Ashtabula: 4,981 (4,974); Athens: 4,053 (4,387); Auglaize: 789 (986); Belmont: 3,953 (4,731); Brown: 2,526 (2,933); Butler: 1,503 (1,498); Carroll: 4,203 (4,825); Champaign: 1,243 (1,453); Clark: 779 (862); Clermont: 2,830 (3,141); Clinton: 883 (1,007); Columbiana: 3,669 (3,893); Coshocton: 6,270 (7,413); Crawford: 1,033 (1,236);
Cuyahoga: 681 (713); Darke: 589 (1,004); Defiance: 1,576 (1,911); Delaware: 1,516 (1,901); Erie: 760 (719); Fairfield: 2,245 (2,608); Fayette: 292 (302); Franklin: 719 (879); Fulton: 859 (980); Gallia: 2,899 (3,370); Geauga: 1,849 (2,131); Greene: 956 (1,105); Guernsey: 5,307 (6,151); Hamilton: 2,069 (2,175); Hancock: 908 (1,338); Hardin: 1,207 (1,306); Harrison: 4,533 (5,365); Henry: 642 (750); Highland: 2,714 (3,250); Hocking: 3,514 (4,206); Holmes: 3,958 (4,565); Huron: 2,139 (2,298); Jackson: 2,769 (3,440); Jefferson: 3,286 (4,161); Knox: 4,529 (5,288); Lake: 793 (1,004); Lawrence: 2,238 (2,672); Licking: 5,711 (6,928); Logan: 1,917 (2,094); Lorain: 2,342 (2,460); Lucas: 736 (677); Madison: 451 (452); Mahoning: 2,207 (2,034); Marion: 833 (901); Medina: 1,937 (1,978); Meigs: 3,336 (3,832); Mercer: 625 (804); Miami: 881 (961); Monroe: 2,623 (3,478); Montgomery: 687 (804); Morgan: 3,080 (3,597); Morrow: 1,549 (1,936); Muskingum: 5,547 (6,457); Noble: 3,091 (3,513); Ottawa: 402 (379); Paulding: 1,047 (1,194); Perry: 2,731 (3,477); Pickaway: 804 (1,044); Pike: 2,096 (2,262); Portage: 2,005 (2,280); Preble: 1,070 (1,205); Putnam: 687 (786); Richland: 3,242 (3,878); Ross: 3,087 (3,559); Sandusky: 773 (794); Scioto: 2,705 (2,821); Seneca: 1,641 (1,923); Shelby: 1,103 (1,294); Stark: 2,578 (2,597); Summit: 1,428 (1,417); Trumbull: 3,592 (3,553); Tuscarawas: 5,774 (6,813); Union: 826 (961); Van Wert: 491 (638); Vinton: 3,133 (3,395); Warren: 1,344 (1,605); Washington: 3,298 (4,091); Wayne: 1,908 (2,108); Williams: 1,903 (2,096); Wood: 729 (863) and Wyandot: 1,410 (1,670). Total: 191,459 (218,910).
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The Western Brown junior high wrestling team became the school’s first Southern Buckeye Athletic/Academic Conference champions, Jan. 31. The team placed in 14 weight classes, also setting a new school record. The Broncos also had nine SBAAC individual champions, setting another school record.
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The Eastern FCCLA chapter has been awarded a $500 community service grant from the James T. and Betty Coffey Foundation for Lions, International. The chapter’s project focuses on finding ways to bring additional learning resources to students in the Eastern district. The first phase of the project involved chapter members volunteering at Crayons to Computers, a free store for teachers, which is located in Norwood. While volunteering the students helped unpack, sort, and store donated materials in the warehouse. For their efforts, the students received vouchers for teachers to “shop” for free classroom supplies. Interested teachers from Eastern High School and Russellville Elementary submitted their names for a chance to win a voucher. The drawing was conducted by Rachel Mays and Ethan Puckett as part of their Focus on Children STAR event project. Teachers selected to win a voucher included: Mrs. Janie Day, Mrs. Rachel Hauck, Mr. Darin Gundy, Mrs. Sharon Hauck, Mrs. Teresa Perkins, Mrs. Sara Layton, Mrs. Beth Hauke, Mrs. Pam Wiles, and Ms. Jennifer Walden. Remaining grant funds have been used to purchase supplies for making learning games for kindergarten students. The FCCLA members are currently partnering with Mrs. Sara Layton, kindergarten teacher at Russellville Ele-
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The Eastern FCCLA members who volunteered at Crayons to Computers included: Front row (left to right) –Sydney Dotson, Shelby Diener, Blakelynn Canter, Alyssa Sherman, Ashley Allen, Leah Jones, MacKenzie Jimison, and Rebekah Ellis Back row (left to right) – Clarissa Mays, Ethan Puckett, Austin Doss, Marcus Day, Colin Graham, Nick Kelch, Katie Woods, and Madison Layton
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Eastern High School staff members selected as winners for the Crayons to Computers vouchers include (left to right): Ethan Puckett (FCCLA member), Mrs. Janie Day, Mrs. Teresa Perkins, Mr. Darin Gundy, Mrs. Rachel Hauck, and Clarissa Mays (FCCLA member). Mrs. Sharon Hauck was not present at the time the photo was taken.
mentary, to create file folder games that provide practice and reinforcement
for students to develop literacy and numeracy skills. To complete their STAR
event project, Rachel Mays and Ethan Puckett will volunteer in the kindergarten
Five generations times two
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The Cremer and the Shiveley families are celebrating five generations ... times two! Standing left to right are grandparents Kenneth and Jennifer (Shiveley) Evans, Withamsville, great, great grandmothers Charlotte Cremer, Mt. Carmel and Arminda Shiveley, Mt. Orab, great grandparents Charles and Denise (Cremer) Shiveley, Mt. Carmel. Seated are parents, Kayla Shiveley and Matthew Roland, Cherry Grove with 10 day old twin sons, Oliver, (held by Kayla) and Elijah, (held by Matthew). The twins were born on January 9, 2014 and Oliver weighed 5 pounds 7 ounces and Elijah weighed 4 pounds 2 ounces. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Cremer and the Shiveley families on this occasion and Kayla and Matthew on the birth of Oliver and Elijah.
Pham wins WBHS Spanish Club Piñata Raffle
Western Brown High School's Spanish Club hosted its annual "Piñata Raffle" in December. The last day of school (prior to break) the winner was announced at the half-time of our Senior/ Faculty basketball game. The club sells candy throughout the month of December with which a raffle ticket is received to win a candyfilled, homemade piñata made by our club members. We sold over 1,300 pieces of candy. Our winner was junior, Huy "Guapo" Pham. This Spanish III student walked away with a "Minion" piñata stuffed with great treats. Pictured are Club officers and members who Provided/THE BROWN COUNTY PRESS made the piñata and our winner: Daniel "Honorato" Rothwell, Trevor "Aryo" McKenzie, Kara "Liliana" Kreiner, Daniel "Sabio" Stevens, Jessica "Alejandrina" Vaught, Devon "Serena" Arnold and our winner Huy "Guapo" Pham.
classroom to introduce the learning activities to the students.
Rumsey graduates from basic training
Air Force Airman 1st Class Jared J. Rumsey graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Rumsey is the son of David and Patricia Rumsey of Williamsburg. He is a 2013 graduate of Western Brown High School, Mount Orab.
Whittley graduates from basic training
Air Force Reserve Airman Stewart J. Whittley graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Whittley is the son of John Whittley of Mount Orab. He is a 2010 graduate of Anderson High School, Cincinnati.
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Taylor Atkins named to President's List
Capital University announced Taylor Atkins, of Hamersville, OH 45130, was named to the President's List for the fall 2013 semester. The President's List indicates the highest level of
academic distinction achieved among full-time, degree-seeking students. To be named to the President's List, students must have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.85.
Eastern Kentucky University has announced that 2,976 students earned Dean's List honors for the Fall 2013 semester. Local students honored are: Sarah Kathleen Morrow of Bethel, a senior Spec ED/LBD P-12 major at EKU; Sarah Ann Godby of Fayetteville, a senior ASL & English Interpretation major at EKU; Taylor Renee Moberly of Hillsboro, a freshman Pre-Communication Disorders major at EKU;
Alexandra Layne Stratton of Hillsboro, a sophomore History major at EKU; Whitney Paige Lefker of Williamsburg, a junior Occupational Science major at EKU. To achieve Dean's List honors at Eastern, students attempting 14 or more credit hours must earn a 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0. Students attempting 13 credit hours must earn a 3.65 GPA, and students attempting 12 credit hours must earn a 3.75 GPA.
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Valentine’s Dance at American Legion Post 180 in Georgetown will be held from 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, February 15. Music will be provided by Chuck Robinson and the Bango. Cost is only $8 per person or $15 per couple. This event will fund the Boy’s State and Girl’s State trips.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 West Fork Baptist Church featuring Dove Brothers on Sunday, Feb. 16 beginning at 11 a.m. The church is located at 10127 West Fork Road in Georgetown. For more information or directions, please call Kevin Johnson at (937) 515-0675 or visit www.westforkbaptist.org. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab meets at 5:30 p.m. every Monday, including Feb. 17, at Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd. in Mt. Orab. Further information is available by calling Nancy at (937) 444-3437. Western Brown Local School District Board of Education Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17. This meeting is open to the public. National Alliance on Mental Illness in Clermont County will offer a program at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17 on relationships and marriage at the Union Township Civic Center, Queen City Room A, 4350 Aicholtz Road in Cincinnati. A Caring and Sharing Support Group will also meet at 6:30 p.m. For more information visit www.nami-cc.org. Russellville Community Action Planners will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17 in the Arts Council room. All are urged to attend. Brown County Board of Commissioners will not meet Monday, Feb. 17, due to President’s Day. TOPS Chapter in Sardinia meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday, including Feb. 17, 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 meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday including Feb. 17 at the Ripley Church of the Nazarene, 230 North Second Street. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 3772501. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Alcoholics Anonymous in Sardinia meets from 11 a.m. until noon each Tuesday morning at the Sardinia Town Hall. Please enter the back door. For more information call (937) 444-3877. Phileo Ministries-Clothing Ministry will be open for operation on Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The location is at 110 Winchester Street in Sardinia. This is a ministry of the County Baptist Church. For more information call (937) 446-1416. ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Support Group of Brown County will meet between 6:30 and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the Western
Brown High School Library. For more information on this group please contact Denise Holden at (937) 4441343. Mt. Orab Village Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. This meeting is open to the public. Eastern Local School District Board of Education Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18 and the public is welcome to attend this meeting. Zumba Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 127 North Point Drive in Mt. Orab. These classes are for members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members. Please call (937) 444-5230 for more information. Brown County Education Service Center Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 11 beginning at 10 a.m. This meeting is open to the public. Yoga Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127, North Point Drive, Mt. Orab at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the center. Members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members are welcome. Please call (937) 444-5230 for details and new hours. Pleasant Township Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. in Georgetown on Tuesday, Feb. 11 and the public is welcome to attend. Flu Shots will be Available every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Brown County Health Department in Georgetown. For more information call (937) 3786892 or toll free at (866-867-6892. Washington Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the firehouse. The public is invited to attend this meeting. Al-Anon Family Group Sessions will be held 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. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Free Weaving Classes will resume every Wednesday, at 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon) at the Rambler Center (the old Russellville-Jefferson High School) on St. Rt. 125 in Russellville. Anyone interested in learning how to weave are asked to call Geri at (937) 378-3426 Brown County Democrat Club will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. This meeting will be held in the reading room at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center in Georgetown. Refreshments will be available and the event will include discussions on the upcoming spring dinner and other relevant topics. For more information contact Zach Triplett, president of the club, at (937) 515-9154. Brown County Public Library regular meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the Mary P. Shelton Library, 200 W. Grant Avenue in Georgetown. At 5:30 p.m. the same day, a personnel committee meeting will be held. For more information call (937) 444-0181. Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Brown SWCD office located at 706 S. Main Street in Georgetown. Meetings
are open to the public. For more information please call (937) 378-4424. Book Club for Adults Meeting will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the Sardinia Library, 13309 Purdy Road. For more information call (937) 446-1565. Georgetown Exempted Village School District Board of Education meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19 and the public is welcome to attend. Book Club for Adults meeting will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the Georgetown Library, 200 W. Grant Street in Georgetown. For more information call (937) 3783197. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19 in the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. This meeting is open to the public. Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities will meet in regular session at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the center, 9116 Hamer Road. This meeting is open to the public. Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington School District Board of Education meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19 and the public is invited to attend. Sit and Stitch will meet at 10 a.m. until noon on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the Sardinia Public Library, 13309 Purdy Road in Sardinia. Anyone who is a crocheter of 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. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Kick-boxing Classes will be offered on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 20, 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 (937) 444-5230. Clark Township Trustees Meeting will be held at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Hamersville firehouse. This meeting is open to the public. Community Coalition for a Drug Free Mt. Orab will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 at JC’s Place on the corner of North High and Main Street in Mt. Orab. Yoga Classes will be offered on Thursdays including Feb. 20 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m at the Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (513) 535-7507. Franklin Township Trustees Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 in Arnheim. The public is welcome to attend. Yoga Classes will be offered at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20. These classes are open to both members and non-members. Call (937) 4445230 for more information.d. Career and Technical Center on Hamer Road in Georgetown. For more information contact Dr. Ned Lodwick at (937) 378-6334. Fayetteville-Perry Local School District Board of Education meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20. This meeting is open to the
public. Brown County Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting will be held at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Gaslight Theater in Georgetown, sponsored by the Gaslight Theater Association. All members are encouraged to attend. For more information call the chamber at (937) 378-4784. Book Club for Adults Meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Mt. Orab Library, 613 South High Street. For more information call (937) 444-1414. Pike Township Trustees Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Pike Township Community Center on SR 774. The public is invited to attend. Scott Township Trustee meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 in New Hope. The public is welcome to attend. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Brown County Singing Convention will be at the Georgetown Church of the Nazarene on Friday, Feb. 21 beginning at 7 p.m. Please come join us and share any Gog-given talents and enjoy a fun time of fellowship. The church is located at 4884 St. Rt. 125 in Georgetown. For directions or more information contact Larry Downing at (937) 446-3259. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Phileo Ministries-Clothing Ministry will be open for operation on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The location is at 110 Winchester Street in Sardinia. This is a ministry of the County Baptist Church. For more information call (937) 446-1416. Charity Event for ABCAP Georgetown, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 22. Vendors are welcome and all proceeds will go the ABCAP. This event will be held at the old Alverda Reed Elementary, 406 W. Plum Street in Georgetown. For more information contact Samantha Jones at (513) 716-2175. UPCOMING EVENTS Mt. Orab Lions Club will meet on Monday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the New Harmony Lodge, 110 S. High Street. For more information please contact Bob Richmond at (937) 4444791. Brown County Historical Society will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27 at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center in Georgetown with a roundtable discussion on the subject of farming. Refreshments, cookies provided by members. For more information contact Dr. Ned Lodwick at (937) 3786334. Maysville’s 2014 Oktoberfest Annual Logo Design Contest deadline is March 4. The Kentucky Gateway Museum Center will host the Oktoberfest Aug. 8 & 9 in historic downtown Maysville. Design concepts can be dropped off at the front desk of the museum, 215 Sutton Street or email to oktoberfest@kygmc.org. Art Gathering at Lake Waynoka will be held at 6:30 til 9 p.m. on Monday, March 10 at the Lake Waynoka Lodge. The group will meet every second Monday of each month exploring and learning new art forms during each gathering. The March 10
COURT NEWS Property Sales Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and Fifth Third Bank to Jeane P. Bentley Jr., 2 acres of land in Clark Twp., filed 1-3-2014 Ruby Ellen Burns to Jason E. Yochum, 2.11 acres of land in Eagle Twp., filed 1-30-2014, $54,000 Esther E. Hutchinson to Todd W. and Linda M. Haas, 40 acres of land in Eagle Twp., filed 2-3-2014, $120,000 Edward J. and Virginia T. Dobbins to Northwest Transmission Parts, LLC, 2.76 acres, 2.85 acres and 5 acres of land in Eagle Twp., filed 2-5-2014 Diana Jesse and Federal national Mortgage Association to Terry and Anita Ball, 5 acres of land in Eagle Twp., filed 2-4-2014, $99,000 David Yockey to Timothy M. and Marie Danielle Craig, 78.55 acres and 1.20 acres of land in Huntington Twp., filed 2-4-2014, $120,000 Matthew K. and Tamela S. Shotwell to Basmatt, LLC, Lot 1 and 346 River Road the River at Sub in Aberdeen, Huntington Twp., filed 23-2014 Poklar Two, LLC to Todd W. and Linda M. Haas, Lot 3 at Ashridge Acres Sub in Jackson Twp., filed 24-2014, $10,000 Leroy Fryman, trustee to Danny Fryman, In-Lot 1913 and In-Lot 1914 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 2-5-2014, $100 Ivan and Nora Miller to Ashton E. and David Sutter, 6.94 acres and .95 acres of land in Jefferson Twp. filed 1-31-2014, $167,500 Shannon A. and Paula K. Daulton to Geane P. Bentley, Jr.,
8.10 acres of land in Jefferson Twp., filed 2-3-2014, $50,500 Thomas F. McDermott to Grover Shepperd, .18 acres of land in Russellville, Jefferson Twp., filed 1-302014, $25,000 Edwin L. and Gina L. Caudill to Micah Shelley, Lot 7 in Lyons Lair Estates and 1.37 acres of land in Lewis Twp., filed 2-3-2014, $115,000 Roger R. and Judith M. Turner to Roger R. Turner, In-Lot 37 in Lake Lorelei Sub., in Perry Twp., filed 24-2014 John A. Wyman, trustee, etal to Jane E. and John A. Wyman, In-Lot 1237 and Lot 1236 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Twp., filed 1-31-2014 Janet M. and Gallimore Herring to Janet M. Herring, In-Lot 1622 and In-Lot 1623 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Twp., filed 2-4-2014 Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and Margaret Young to Stephen Yauch, 3.50 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 2-4-2014 Charles and Yvonne Becker to Yvonne M. Becker, 10 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 2-5-2014 Mills and Deloris Brooks, trustees to Deloris E. Brooks, 4.15 acres and 82.26 acres of land in Pike Twp., filed 2-5-2014 DB Smith, LLC to Christopher and Patricia Schneider, 2.36 acres of land in Pike Twp., filed 1-30-2014, $94,000 David McElroy to Samuel R. McElroy, .58 acres of land in Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 25-2014 Donna K. Barber and Tom W. Friedhof to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, 6.04 acres of land in Sterling Twp.,
filed 1-30-2014, $31,000 Charles R. Ramsey, etal to Donna K. Ramsey, 276.64 acres, 2.54 acres and 19.95 acres of land in Union Twp., filed 1-30-2014 Darin S. and Misty D. Schweickart to Darin S. Schweickart, Lot 4 in Evergreen Sub., and 33.78 acres of land in Washington Twp., filed 23-2014 Rickey E. and Tara M. Dean to Jeffrey E. and Angela S. Moore, Lot 38 in Heritage Sub., Mt. Orab, Sterling Twp., filed 2-5-2014, $128,500
Probate Mills E. Brooks, Mt. Orab, case #20141015, DOD 1-11-2014, filed 24-2014
Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Bank of America, NA versus Kimberly Rich, case #20140074, filed 130-2014, Action: foreclosures JPMorgan Chase Bank, National versus Beverly Lindsey, case #20140076, filed 1-31-2014, Action: foreclosures Fifth Third Mortgage Company versus Mellisa Fulton, case #20140077, filed 1-31-2014, Action: foreclosures DECA, Inc., versus Theresa Fritz, case #20140078, filed 1-312014, Action: other civil Flagstar Bank, FSB versus Brandon C. Murray, case #20140079, filed 2-4-2014, Action: foreclosures
Mindy Reis versus Katherine Rose Weathers, case #20140080, filed 2-4-2014, Action: other torts (personal injury) Jaye Terrence Payne versus Michael L. Overbey, case #20140081, filed 2-4-2014, Action: civil stalking Brown County versus Betty Brown, case #20140085, filed 2-42014, Action: other civil Scott Township Trustees versus James E. Brock, case #20140086 filed 2-4-2014, Action: other civil DOMESTIC CASES Nannette L. Knechtly, Winchester versus Jackie D. Craig, Winchester, case #20140072, filed 1-30-2014, Action: domestic violence Aida Carrington versus Ronald Carrington, Russellville, case #20140073, filed 1-30-2014, Action U.R.E.S.A. Patricia J. Badders, Georgetown versus Richard Z. Badders, Georgetown, case #20140075, filed 1-312014, Action: domestic violence William R. Baker, Georgetown versus Ray L. Baker, Georgetown, case #20140082, filed 2-4-2014, Action: termination of marriage Carmel Roberts, Hamersville versus Gary W. Risner, Lexington, KY, case #20140083, filed 2-4-2014, Action: domestic violence Judith L. Dozier, Fayetteville versus Anthony D. Dozier, Canton, case #20140087, filed 2-4-2014, Action: termination of marriage
The Ohio State University College of Public Health is looking still for men age 18 and older who use tobacco products to participate in an advertising study. Participants must live in Brown, Clermont and Adams counties. They are still in need of several hundred male tobacco users. If you are interested, you will be given a 2 minute phone interview to see if you are eligible. If eligible you will need to schedule an appointment at either the Brown or Clermont
County fairgrounds. The study will take about 30-40 minutes, and you will be asked to view advertisements on a computer and answer questions. To thank you for your time, you will receive a $50.00 gift card to either Walmart or Marathon Gas stations at the completion of the study. Appointment times will be available on certain days and evenings in each county. To see if you are eligible or for more information call (937) 515-6425.
The 2014 Wildlife and Habitat Management Workshop is quickly approaching on Saturday, March 8th at Southern State Community College in Fincastle. The day runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is designed for the landowner or wildlife enthusiast that wants to manage land and wildlife successfully. We invite you to join us for presentations on bobwhite quail,
woodlands, wildlife laws, nature photography, and so much more! Pre-registration is required no later than February 28, 2014. The cost of $15.00 includes morning refreshments, lunch, and handout materials. We still have space, so request a registration brochure by calling the Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District office at (937) 378-4424.
meeting will include ‘Art on a shoestring’, a multi-media painting. For a list of supplies please contact Joanne Edwards at (937) 446-1917.
Senior Bingo will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. each Monday at the Georgetown Nutrition Center. Please bring a $1 wrapped gift. A nutritional meal will be offered.
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30th Annual Ohio Wildlife Diversity Conference will be held on Wednesday, March 12 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Aladdin Shrine Center located at 3850 Stelzer Road in Columbus. Doors open for registration at 8 a.m. This event is being sponsored by ODNR Division of wildlife. for more information visit www.wildohio.com or cal (800) 945-3543. Harlem Wizards at Western Brown High School on Tuesday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For more information call Cindy at (513) 305-5481, Kaci at (513) 3128778, Lori at (937) 232-6315 or Julie at (937) 232-4079. Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities Workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 20 at Hilltop Designs, 9764 Tri-County Road in Winchester. Topics wil include defining challenging behaviors to using strategies that may help decrease difficult behaviors. For more information visit www.ocecd.org or call Jane at (800) 374-2806. Chatfield College at Cyclones Game will be held on Friday, March 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets are only $3. Call Brianna Cecil for more information at (513) 875-3344. Brown County Farm Bureau Family Fun Event will be held on Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Brown County Fairgrounds. If your business would like to set up a display please contact Becky Cropper at cropperbecky@hotmail.com 2014 Leadercast will be held on Friday, May 9 at Southern State Community College in Fincastle. Speakers will include Andy Stanley, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Malcolm Gladwell, Randall Wallace and Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States vis exclusive video interview. Tickets available at www.leadershipadams.org. Order by Feb. 15 ($49) regular price ($59). Call (937) 544-5454 for details. ONGOING EVENTS Miracles Happen Group, (Narcotics Anonymous) meets at 7 p.m. every Sunday at the Brown County Community Board of ADAMHS, 85 Banting Drive (around the back), in Georgetown. For more information on this group please call1-800-5874232. Southern Hills Tea Party meets each 4th Thursday of the month at the Ripley Library. The public is invited to attend. “Walk in the Park” free to the public are offered daily by Ideal Nutrition in Mt. Orab Village Park. Tee shirts are also provided to anyone who walks and registers their dates and distances at Ideal Nutrition. For more information contact Sue at (937) 5158488. Program for those struggling with Addiction in Narcotics and Alcohol has now formed in Russellville at the Faith in God Fellowship Church. Pastor Scott Von Lanken hopes to reach and help those who are fighting addiction. Meetings will be held every Monday and Friday night at the church beginning at 7 p.m. Dave Houghton will serve as program coordinator for the event. For more information please call (937) 377-0101. Helping Hands Please come shop with us any Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 9 a.m. until noon at 668 Camp Run Road in Georgetown.
HIV/Hepatitis C Testing is offered free by the Brown County Health Department by appointment only. The HIV test results are available within 15 minutes. To schedule an appointment call (937) 378-6892. Tuesday Community Bingo will be held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Community Building in Country Place Apartments, located across from the Country Inn in Georgetown. Please bring a $1 gift and join in the fun. This is a free event. For more information contact Joy Gelter at (937) 483-4614. Crafting Classes will be offered the second Saturday of the month at the Mt. Orab Public Library, sessions from 1 to 2 p.m., at the library, 613 South High Street in Mt. Orab. The classes are for adult patrons with the Care and Share program. County Adams/Brown Alzheimer/s/Dementia Family Care giver Support Group will meet on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center in the second floor conference room. For more information (937) 386-3590. Adams-Brown Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program available, anyone wishing to obtain further information or to schedule an appointment to discuss obtaining EHEAP services may contact the Adams Brown Community Action Program Office in Georgetown at (937) 378-6041 or 1-800-553-7393, Ext. 253 or 254. Walk-in hours are 811 a.m. daily at the ABCAP Office at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown, and outreach is available for the very elderly or disabled. We Can Help Food Bank at the corner of Decatur-Eckmansville Road and State Route 125 is open 11 a.m4 p.m. Fridays and is sponsored by private donations. Donations should be made when the Food Bank is not open, and all donations are appreciated. Southern Hills Adult Education Department offers adults an array of computer classes throughout the school year at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown. Anyone wanting further information or wishing to register for an Adult Education class may contact Southern Hills Adult Education at (937) 378-6131, Ext. 357. The Brown County Senior Citizens Council, located at 505 N. Main Street in Georgetown offers transportation for medical appointments, shopping area, nutrition sites and other service providers. It also offers homemaker assistance, Respite Care, Passport which offers alternatives to nursing home placement and care giver support. To contact a representative, call (937) 378-6603 or toll free at (877) 259-8598.
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Joshua Manor Apartments
91 Simmons Avenue Peebles, Ohio 45660 Applications for low-income senior housing will be accepted for Joshua Manor Apartments at 91 Simmons Avenue, Peebles, Ohio on Wednesdays between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. To qualify you must be 62 years of age or older. Persons requiring a unit designated for persons with a mobility impairment are not required to be 62 years or older to apply. For more information contact Patricia Montgomery at 1-800-553-7393 ext. 257.
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR STATE TESTED NURSE AIDES ALL SHIFTS * Competitive Wages * 401 (k) Retirement Plan * Up to 24 Paid Days Off * Health/Dental Insurance * Life Insurance * Excellent Staff/Patient Ratio * In House Fitness Center
Ohio Valley Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 5280 US Highway 62 & 86 Ripley, OH 45167 937-392-4318 Email: sfite@ohiovalleymanor.com An Equal Opportunity Employer Ohio Relay Service Participant Ohio Relay Service Number 1-800-750-0750
Leslie’s Haven Apartments
Applications for low-income senior housing will be accepted at ADAMS COUNTY APARTMENTS 230 Spruce Lane #7, West Union, Ohio 45693, Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To qualify you must be income eligible and be 62 years of age or older. For more information contact Joan Waldbillig at 1-800-553-7393 ext. 262. “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”
CLASS A OTR TRUCK DRIVER
OTR driver wanted to haul trailers for larger Trailer Manufacturing Company in Mt. Orab. Competitive pay and benefits. A minimum of 6 months experience pulling flatbed/step deck. Drug free company. Call (937) 444-4295 for details or fax resume to (937) 444-0888.
EVERYDAY HOMECARE Accepting Applications for a licensed RN and LPN to provide services for our skilled and non-skilled division. Must have a clear criminal background check. Contact Jami Fry at 1-866-444-1672 for more information. An Equal Opportunity Employer
WATER TRUCK DRIVER Must know Clermont County area. Class-B CDL Tanker Endorsement.
“This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”
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ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for Cosmetologist for our new location in Mt. Orab. Please apply in person at the Ultimate Salon in Georgetown.
BATAVIA NURSING CARE CENTER We are currently hiring full/part-time STNA positions for all shifts. Please apply in person at: Batavia Nursing Care Center 4000 Golden Age Drive Batavia, OH 45103 (513)732-6500
AGENCY SEEKING caregivers to assist DD (FKA MRDD) clients. 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts & weekends available. Eastgate area. 513-681-2472. ALLIED AMBULANCE Services looking for FT/PT EMT Basics, EMT Intermediate, Paramedic & Dispatchers. Contact 937-379-1404 for more information.
BONUS $500 Sign on bonus Class A CDL with experience. Regional position, tanker endorsement a plus, not required. Percentage Pay, Company match Simple IRA, Vacation & Holiday Pay. Call 513-724-7140.
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COACHING VACANCIES FAYETTEVILLEPERRY LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Junior High School Track Coach High School Track Coach Junior Varsity Baseball Coach for 2013-14 Season
DIRECT CARE Aides needed to work with individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting 2nd and 3rd shift. Must have a valid driver’s license, HS diploma or GED, be able to pass a background check. Please call 937-444-1470 ask for Nancy.
SEND RESUME TO: Tim Carlier, Athletic Director 521 S. Apple Street Fayetteville, OH 45118 For more information call 513-875-2829. EOE
DRIVERS: CARTER Express Now Hiring, CDL-A. Dedicated Routes. Solos and Teams. Excellent Pay/Benefits/ Bonuses. Newer Equipment/No Touch Freight. Recruiting 855-347-2703.
Did you know you can also call our Mt. Orab office at (937) 444-3441
ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED Local Newspaper is seeking an Advertising Sales Represtentative for the Greater Cincinnati area. Weekly Salary plus Commission Please send resume to:
Advertising Sales 465 E. Main St. Batavia, Ohio 45103 or E-mail to: asa3866@aol.com
DIRECT CARE PERSONNEL For Adult Day Program 1st Shift Full Time Position To Assist Persons with Developmental Disabilities in Daily Living Skills, Community Activities, Social Skills, Work Skills & Health/Safety Skills. H.S. Diploma or G.E.D. required Excellent hourly rate, health care benefits, and retirement plan.
APPLY IN PERSON AT: 4073 Tollgate Road Batavia, Ohio Office hours: M-F 9:00am-3:00pm www.residentialconcepts.org 513-724-0094
Join the EMPLOYER OF CHOICE ON THE INLAND WATERWAYS. Ingram Barge Company has a proven track record of developing future leaders. We are currently seeking:
Deckhands • Culinary Cooks • Vessel Engineers Towboat Pilots (Fleet & Line Haul) Candidates must possess a minimum of a valid driver’s license and high school diploma/GED. Excellent wages, bonus plan and advancement opportunities, along with a comprehensive benefit package, (paid retirement, 401K, medical, life & AD&D, etc.) Interested candidates must apply online at
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DRIVERS: NOW hiring! Regional & OTR drivers. Our freight gets you home! Top pay, Benefits & Trucks. Call: 1-888-711-4150.
IF YOU’RE a person who is called to serve God through ministry w/children & families then come serve with us! Mt. Orab United Methodist Church is seeking a qualified & energetic candidate for our Children’s & Family Ministry Coordinator. For more information on this exciting opportunity go to “employment” at: mtorabumc.org.
DRIVERS: OTR & Regional Home Weekly/Bi Weekly Guaranteed! Paid Weekly +Monthly. Bonuses 90% No Touch/ 70% Drop & Hook. Paid Loaded & Empty/Rider Program BC/BS, Rx, Dental, Vision 401k etc... 877-704-3773. DRIVERS: PAM Transport! Company Drivers & Owner Operators Wanted! No Touch Freight, 90% Drop & Hook, dedicated opportunities available. Call 877-698-4760. Also seeking Recent Grads. Call Lavonna 877-440-7890 Apply Online: www.driveforpamtransport.com DRIVERS: REGIONAL Company Drivers Needed to run out of the Florence, KY terminal. *$500 Sign-On Bonus* Requirements: 18mos current or 24mos out of last 48mos T/T Exp. CDL-A with Tanker and Hazmat. Highway Transport Offers: Paid Orientation. Excellent Benefits. **Highway Transport Chemical** CDL-A with tanker, hazmat and TWIC required. TWIC card assistance available. "Safety Focused Quality Driven, our CSA rating reflects our commitment" EOE/M/F/V/D www.drive4hyttchemical. com 800-800-5856 Option 4. FULL TIME receptionist needed for busy Batavia medical practice. Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm, Wednesday 11:00 am to 7:00pm. No weekends. Send resume with salary requirements to: Practice Administrator 2005 Hospital Drive Suite 300 Batavia, Ohio 45103 or email resume to: clermontinternists@gmail .com. No phone calls please. GARDEN CENTER 2014 SEASON Plant knowledge required. Physically demanding. Strong communication, self-motivation & multi-tasking skills are needed daily. Must enjoy working outdoors. Weekends a must. Call 513-753-6333 Mon.- Fri. 10am - 2pm. GROUP HOME looking for caregiver. Entry level with the possibility of advancement. Must be able to work flexible hours with short notice. Contact Randall M-Th. 9am-5pm @937-444-2372. OFFICE HELP. Must have experience and references. Auto title work, basic office practices. Part time. 513-797-7278.
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EXPERIENCED Interior Trim Carpenters For More Info. Call
937-444-0820 NOW HIRING Well established home health agency located in Clermont County is seeking RN’s, LPN’s, STNA’s, HHA’s & CNA’s. Must have current 2-step TB & physical, both within the last year. If interested call 513-275-5832. NOW HIRING DIRECT CARE AIDES PINE RIDGE PINE VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL HOMES INC. IS NOW HIRING FOR FULL AND PART TIME. WEEKENDS TO BE EXPECTED. Direct care aides needed for individuals with Developmental disabilities in a residential setting. Must have a valid driver’s license, clean background check and a High school diploma/ GED. No experience necessary will train. Starting pay @ 11.25 per hour. Apply in person @ 146 North Third St. Williamsburg, Ohio 45176. PART-TIME TRAFFIC Control Specialists (Flaggers) for the Batavia and North Cincinnati area. $10.00/hr to start, increase after 90 days. Promote from within. Must be able to work in all types of weather. Open availability preferred. Go to: ww.awptrafficsafety. com. SUNQUEST HAIR DESIGNS is looking to hire Cosmetologist with Manager’s & IC License. Apply in person: 7588 Staten Rd., Sardinia or call 937-446-2306.
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300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED 1 & 2BR APARTMENTS, Williamsburg, all utilities included except electric. 513-724-7802. ABERDEEN, NICE area, like new, 2 bedroom, washer/dryer hookup. $450.00 plus utilities & deposit. 937-378-2684. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2 & 3br, Equal Opportunity Housing, apply at Forest Glade Apartments, 9001 Airport Rd., Georgetown, OH, 937-378-4565. BATAVIA - Two and three bedroom apartments available with open waiting list. Accepting applications M-F, 9am-4pm. Apartments are income based. 513-732-3804. BETHEL 2BR, EQUIPPED kitchen, no steps. NO PETS! Available immediately. 513-724-6017, 513-307-4079. FELICITY GARRISON PLACE SENIOR APARTMENTS 62 & OVER Rent Subsidized Free Utilities Secure Bldg. On-site laundry Pets allowed
513-876-3590 TTY 800-750-0750
GEORGETOWN - 1br, 1ba apartment located on Kenwood Ave, just painted, carpets cleaned, owner pays water/ sewage/trash, tenant pays electric, $450/mo. Call 937-444-5223. LYTLE TRACE Senior Apartments. 62 & over, rent subsidized, secure building, free utilities, on-site laundry, pets allowed. Call 513-724-3358. TTY 800-750-0750.
MT. ORAB Candlelight Apartments 2br Townhouses Start at $565 With discount. Visit our website: briarcreekproperties.com
or call 513-532-5291 or 937-515-3092 Ask about our student, senior & other discounts
USED CAR SALES PERSON Must be able to be licensed in the state of Ohio & computer proficient. Full-time 6-days per week. Experience and references required. Must be able to be bonded. 513-6332305.
RIPLEY 2-BED, 2bath, HUGE apartment approximately 1600 sq. ft., C/A, private large deck, dishwasher, fridge, stove, W/D hookup, attic storage and tons of closet space. Clean! Deposit required. $525/mo. plus gas and electric. 513-266-1926.
BUSINESS RENTAL on US 68, south of Mt. Orab. Utilities paid. $700 month, $500 deposit. 937-444-4090.
RIPLEY EFFICIENCY, 1 & 2BR apartments for rent, utilities not included, no pets. $200$350/mo. Background check required. 419-490-3540.
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Owensville Commons Apartments is currently accepting applications for 1br apartments for 62 years of age or older, handicapped/disabled regardless of age. Applications taken M-F 9:30a.m.-3:30p.m. 513-732-6935 TDD #1-800-750-0750 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.” Equal Housing Opportunity
WILLIAMSBURG/ GEORGETOWN - Efficiency or 3br. Trash paid. Beautiful setting, spacious apartment homes. Rents $319-$750. Call to view 513-365-4000.
303 - HOUSES FOR RENT
4 BEDROOM house for rent in Mt. Orab. 2 bath, 2 car garage, new construction. Available immediately. No Pets. 937-213-1548. DOUBLEWIDE 3BR, 2-full bath, kitchen, dining room & laundry room. Total electric, w/CA, new carpet, frt/back decks, new siding, garage w/electric & concrete floor, in country on one acre. Nice private location between Georgetown and Ripley. $650 month plus deposit. 937-483-6324. EASTGATE, HOUSE/ STUDIO for rent, 1-bedroom, $100 per week with $700 deposit. 513-752-2277.
307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT MT ORAB - 2 Bedroom Mobile Home, includes appliances. $500 month plus deposit. 937-544-4624. RIPLEY DUPLEX located on S. Second,, 3br, 1-full bath, all new carpet, tenants pays electric & trash, owner pays water & sewage $525/month. 937-444-5223. RIPLEY RENT TO OWN MOBILE HOME. 2 Pond Drive, $350/month for 15 months, then signed over to renter. Needs minor TLC. 606-584-8881. SARDINIA FOR Rent, 2 & 3BR mobiles homes. $375. - $425. + Deposit. No Pets. 937-822-1366.
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SEEKING CROPLAND to rent for the 2014 season & beyond for corn, hay, soybeans & tobacco. 937-213-1576.
400 - HOUSES FOR SALE
400 - HOUSES FOR SALE 506 - CLEANING
613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES
BEAUTIFUL 3BR, 2.5ba home located at Lake Waynoka. 2240 sq. ft. of living space including a finished basement. Home located on a 1-acre private park-like wooded lot. Newly renovated, including a dimensional shingle roof, siding, gutters & carpet. Nice spacious outbuilding, large deck across back of home. $147,500. Call 513-659-3569 for inquiries or to schedule a showing or go to:
RIVERFRONT PROPERTY for sale by owner, 1.35 acres w/one story brick home w/full basement. Must sell. Asking $140,000. Call for more information 937-373-4883.
Free Puppy Social All Creatures Animal Hospital Every Saturday starting March 1st at noon. Upstairs training room at our Amelia location. 513-797-7387.
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FARM WITH nice 1.5 story older home w/basement, 3 car detached garage, barns & 20 rolling acres with large rock lined creek and woods, great for hunting or farming, more or less acreage available, Bethel New Hope Rd., 1 mi. from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel. Asking $215,000 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 Dan (May also sell for less with fewer acres) FELICITY, 210 N. Union St., 3br, 1ba single family, 1,888 sq. ft., fireplace. Lease or cash. $500 down, $241 per month. 877-519-0180. FOR SALE 1214 YANKEETOWN, Hamersville. 3br, 2ba brick ranch. Open floor plan, cathedral ceilings. WB insert FB, 5.7 acres, fenced w/600 SF stone outbuilding, horse barn w/stalls. Assumable 4.25% FHA loan PITI $810 month. 513-429-5504. FSBO-RIPLEY, 4-BEDROOM, 2-bath, family room w/fireplace, eat-in kitchen, large heated garage, $74,000. Owner eager for offer. Call 513-720-4495. HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER:
403 - MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE
2005 GAIL Legacy 14x60, shingle on metal, 2br, 1ba, $1500 down, $500 month. 513-505-8311, 859-466-3554, 513-724-7233.
507 - SEWING & ALTERATIONS
For all your sewing needs for you, your family and your home. Call 937-4444276. Reasonable rates, expert service.
607 - FIREWOOD
ABANDONED DOUBLEWIDE with land, PLEASE TAKE OVER, $3500 deposit. 888-221-4503.
FIREWOOD FOR Sale - $100 pickup truck load. For details call Drew Howser 937-444-4787 or Corey Spitznagel at 937-444-4525.
1.6 ACRES, West Clermont SD, flat, buildable, all utilities on property. 1227 Shayler Rd. 937-205-6926.
FIREWOOD- SPLIT, seasoned mixed hardwood for sale. Pickup or can deliver. For more information call 937-515-4012.
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BEAUTIFUL 50ACRES W/large rock lined creek & woods, great for hunting or farming. More or less acreage available. Bethel New Hope Rd. 1-mile from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel.
Asking $199,500 Dan 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 (Smaller parcels also available) LAND FOR Sale, 37 wooded acres excellent for hunting or new home site, Maysville area, $52,900, 937-378-2684.
FOR SALE Firewood, sold by State Regulations, u-pick up or we deliver. For fast friendly service call Cox Firewood at: 937-378-4309 No answer, leave message Located 3600 SR 125 Georgetown, OH State & County Voucher welcome Credit Cards Accepted
608 - FARM PRODUCE ROUND BALES Grass Hay 4x5 net wrap. $30 per bale. 937-373-3531.
611 - WANTED TO BUY
614 - HORSES/LIVESTOCK
2-YEAR OLD Pinto Mare. Needs lots of work. FREE. 937-377-2084.
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 POWERCHAIR JAZZY Select, always used inside. Call for details & price. 937-515-3262.
807 - TRUCKS FOR SALE
FORD 2002 F-250, 7.3 diesel, 64k miles, excellent condition. Asking $12,000. 2WD. Call 937-378-2234.
808 - AUTOS FOR SALE 1930’S-PRESENT
MARK WANTS running, wrecked, dead cars and trucks. Now paying $150 - $400/cash for complete vehicles. FREE TOW! 937-446-3021 or 513-739-0774
ANTIQUES CASH PAID! CALL KAY @ 408 - FOR SALE OR RENT 513-313-0338 or visit me from JUNKED, WRECKED FOR RENT OR SALE ABERDEEN 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. unwanted autos, autos, 1BR apt. upstairs with trucks, motorcycles, etc., on Monday’s some down stairs space availtowed free, cash able for business or stor- at Ripley’s Old paid for some. Call age. Has 25x40 garage 513-734-1650 Piano Factory behind property. 2-acres total. Will consider land Antique Mall 901 - SALES contract. Across from BP 307 N. Second HUGE FAMILY Yard station. 606-584-8881 or Sale every Fri., Sat. & 937-618-0391. St., Ripley Sun. from 9am-7pm at 501 - CHILD CARE
MOVE-IN READY 3BR brick ranch with 1.46 fenced-in acres and covered porch. 1-bath, lg. eat-in kitchen, spacious LR, utility room and 2car attached garage. NEW furnace, NEW shingle roof, freshly painted, updated light fixtures, refinished hardwood floors in kitchen and completely remodeled bathroom. Stove, microwave & dishwasher stay. MUST SEE! REDUCED FROM $115,000.00 TO $105,000.00. Call for an appointment: 937-378-2195.
SPRING IS COMING! Time to think about a good spring cleaning. I have great references & great rates! I also clean, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Call Sandy at 513-255-4342.
DAYCARE HUGS & KIDS, LLC. 6th & Willow St., Williamsburg Call Dorothy Lewis 513-218-7471 or Stephanie Lewis 859-801-0125
504 - BUSINESS SERVICES PERSONAL PHOTOGRAPHER willing to work for free to gain experience. Email for more information. Shutterexperience@yahoo.com.
PROPERTY CLEAN-UP & JUNK REMOVAL Let us clean up the mess. 513-404-7718
CASH PAID TODAY! Antiques • Jewelry • Furniture • Appliances • Gold • Silver • Records • Tools • All Collectibles • Household • Estates • Used Cars • 30 Year Buyer
Almost Anything! 937-378-2850 937-378-1819
613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES DOG TRAINING All Creatures Animal Hospital Sign up now for 4 week $69 classes. From puppy training to obedience and agility training. Upstairs training room at our Amelia location. Call 513-797-7387 ext. 120 with inquiries or to sign up.
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Ohio Veterans Farmer Project presented at SSCC David Kassen, Open Arms*****Always, presented the Ohio Veterans Farmer Project at Southern State Community College. This is a new concept for veterans who are disabled, have PTSD or TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). David wants to coordinate the program with educational facilities and elected officials as well as local farmers. If anyone is interested in knowing more about the Veterans Farmer Project, please email David at openarmsalways@yahoo.com . Pictured, above right are Senator Joe Uecker (left), and David Dugan, the Farmers' Bureau, who attended Kassen's presentation. Pictured above left, l-r, Jesse Millikan, Open Arms*****Always Board of Directors, Glenn Kassen, Services Coordinator, Senator Joe Uecker and David Kassen, Ohio Veteran Farmer Project Advocate.
Join us in celebrating the 2014 Winter Olympic Games at the Mt. Orab Public Library on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 from 6-7:30 p.m. Earn medals and prizes for competing in various events such as: bobsledding, speed skating, figure skating, a snowflake cutting contest, and more! Fun and light refreshments will be provided. Bring the whole family. For more information contact the library at 937-444-1414.
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Farm located 1 mile S. of St. Rt. 32 & Seaman at 16161 St. Rt. 247, Seaman, Ohio 45679. AUCTION SITE: Hilltop Designs Building at 9764 Tri County Hwy., Winchester, Ohio, 45697. Follow Tri County Hwy. E. off US Rt. 62 just N. of St. Rt. 32 to auction site.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 at 6:00 PM
128.931 ACRES (MORE OR LESS), 2 HOMES & BARNS
SPECIAL CONSIGNMENT FARM EQUIPMENT
Wonderful opportunity to buy this very attractive farm in its entirety at public auction! Farm very scenic w/ some rolling area, over 9000’ of road frontage on St. Rt. 247 & Graces Run Rd.; Beautiful bldg. sites; 77.60 ac. tillable, remainder pasture & wooded plus lg. stocked pond & spring; 1 1/2 story main home having kitchen w/ dining area, LR w/ hardwood floor, BR, bath & utility on first floor plus 2 BR upstairs; 2 car carport, patio, vinyl siding, fuel oil hot water heat & central air, blacktop drive; Rental home has kitchen, LR, 2 BR, bath & utility area, elec. baseboard heat, central air, sm. bldg.; Farm has 52’x36’ frame barn, 84’x28’ pole shed, 30’x26’ barn, 30’x20’ poultry barn & 30’x28’ crib shed; Both homes in good condition, on co. water & have septic systems; Farm has worked well for agriculture use but also has great development potential! AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Farm has
SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2014 *Start Receiving Equipment February 24 - February 28, 2014 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Equipment Must Be Removed No Later Than March 4, 2014 by 5 p.m.
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SALE STARTING AT 9:00 A.M., MAYSVILLE, KENTUCKY
Consigned from Farm Implement Dealers and Farmers TRACTORS AND MACHINERY (Many Makes and Models)
Kentucky King Tobacco Whse. SALE TO BE HELD INDOORS
(Behind IGA on Forest Avenue)
SALE CONDUCTED BY:
For all your real estate needs, either private treaty or auction, use the team with 126 combined business years!
COMMISSION ON ALL SALES. Sale Conducted By
ELDEN GINN
606-564-4242 606-564-5336
Call - cell 606-782-2477 Auctioneers: Bill Holton, Ray Campbell, W. J. Holton, Jason Reynolds and Jessie McKinzie
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web: www.BertThomas.HUFF.com
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1388534 - S.E. corner of SR NEW 32 & Klein Rd. 51.49 acs avail which would house 2200 ft. of frontage on (limited access) SR 32 & 1585 ft. of frontage on KleinRoad available. Multi-purpose ground. Water at the road. An Absolute Deal!! $310,000
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1387700 - Georgetown - Great investment opportunity or clean home to raise your family. Ready to move-in as it could function as a one or two family. Brand new carpet & paint. Oversized garage w/office & lots of storage. 1+ acres w/2 public water & sewer taps. $59,900
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1384418 - Paradise! 2250 sq.ft. Brick Ranch, Granite flring in entry + formal Din. Rm., Floor to ceiling WBFP, MBR suite, Huge Eat-in Kit, Brand NEW Gilkey windows, Inground pool, Stocked pond, Regulation Tennis court, Full court basketball, 32x16 bldg 7.67 wooded acs. $184,900 SOLD
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1381702 Batavia Wow! Get to ready move. Formal Model Home. 2BD, 2BA. Two year old condo in excellent condition w/brand new laminate thru-out. Fresh neutral paint. Gorgeous lite pkg. Fully equip. kit. and laun. Move-In-Ready!! A absolute true MUST SEE!!! Call Dominic today! $93,000
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1389051 - Georgetown - Beautiful 3 bdrm 2 bath home w/2 car att. gar.*Great room w/soaring cathedral ceilings and stone F/P *Formal Din R.*Bay Win in Kit*Master bdrmsuite has tray ceiling, walk-in closet Jacuzi tub & shower*Back deck*0.92 wood lined ac*Pool does not stay $110,000
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1379088 - Bethel - IMMACULATE! Unbelievably constructed. Inside walls insulated, 2 full kit, Formal DR w/crown molded tray ceiling, Deluxe MBR suite, Full brick w/ coined corners, Decking & patio, 40x60 Tecumseh bldg. w/ water. Elec to bldg. Rolling ac w/a creek, shed. $325,000
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1385723 - Attn: Everyone! Are You looking for a clean immaculate home w/fully equipped Kit. & laundry? 3 bdrm, 2 bath, covered back porch & shed. All on 0.72 acre wooded lot. Move in ready! Call today for your personal tour! $74,500
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SELLING? CALL ME TODAY!
Call Classifieds (513) 732-2511
It Is Consignorʼs Responsibility To Make Rejection Of Bids At Time Of Sale. Not Responsible For Any Accidents. Not Responsible For Theft Or Damage.
Direct:937-444-2833 Cell: 937-213-2833
Mrs. Mandy Klump will be offering at public auction some of her Beautiful Homemade Quilts and Accessories. Mandy has lovingly crafted these Heirloom Quality, Beautiful, and Functional Works of Art. Each piece is unique and will satisfy all sorts of taste. Be sure and save this date on your calendar and come and enjoy a fun filled morning at a good ole fashion auction sale, that will feature one of America's most beloved and comforting crafts, the HOMEMADE QUILT. Watch this site for more details as we get closer to auction day. Any questions or concerns call Lewis Auctioneering 1-513-724-3903 TERMS: Cash or Checks w/ photo ID. Visa, Mastercard, Discover accepted with a 3.5% user fee. www.auctionzip.com user # 7414
John Lawler, 14088 St. Rt. 41, West Union, OH, Ph. 937-544-8907, Atty. for the Family
Equipment Must Be Paid For Before Removal. 10% up to $1,000.00 - No less than $10.00 per item 5% - $1,001.00 & Up - No less than $100.00 per item Maximum Charge - $350.00 per item • Minimum Charge $10.00 per item 3% of last bid on no sale, not less than $10.00 per item Maximum charge $125.00 per item
Dominic Thomas
WHERE: BROWN COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS 325 W. STATE STREET GEORGETOWN, OH. 45121
OWNER: STERN FAMILY TRUST; Real Estate of the late Joseph L. & Dorothy J. Stern
BUYERSʼ NUMBERS ARE A MUST TERMS OF SALE
Bert Thomas
AUCTION When: SAT. FEB. 22ND, 2014 @ 10:00am
been in the Stern Family for years & was always well maintained by the late Joe & Dorothy Stern, who were well known in the Seaman area. If you are looking for land in this area of Adams Co., be sure to check this farm out! Call for information packet, check web @ hessauctionco.com for terms & pictures. Property offered for total dollars & will have new survey by auction date w/ updated acreage. Disclaimer: All information contained herein is believed to be accurate but not warranted. Auctioneers & sales people are agents for the seller.
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STERN FAMILY TRUST REAL ESTATE AUCTION APPROX. 128.391 ACRE FARM
1389049 - 2005 Ann-iversary Model. Brand new laminate, carpet, paint, faucets plus pot & pan rack. Huge kitchen. This model has most of late year upgrades all in this home. Side deck. 3 acre lot. Approx 1.5 acres in woods. Creek lined. Large shed. Move in ready $92,000 PEN
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Georgetown - WOW! Total remodel! Refinished hardwood floors throughout! The Kitchen is amazingly updated. 1.5 story. 3BD, 1BA. Rolling 0.62 acre lot, detached garage, potting shed, full basement. Quaint quiet neighborhood. Walk to the Brown County Fair! WOW! $69,900 SOLD
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1387554 Hamersville W NE - Fred White is our builder. Wonderful home-movein ready. Western Brown schools. 3 BD, 1.5 BA. Clean home w/updated flring, concrete walled storm shelter blt. in homes interior. Fruit trees, creek lined backyard, huge dog house, 24x24, det. heated gar. Home Warranty. $112,500 NEW
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1387032 - Mt. Orab - Immaculate! One owner, no smoking or pets, ever! 3BD, 2BA. Roomy, open, comfortable. MBR suite w/cus1243844 - tom shelving in walk-in clst. Fully equipped Investment kitchen & laundry. Home has laun tub, linen opportuni- clst, drapery headers and a gar dr switch at ty! Nothing both drs. Get ready to move! $131,500
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. $134,000 PEN
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Location, Location, Location! Total Rehab tastefully done. Brand New Roof, Elec. Service, Vinyl, HWH, Gar Door & Opener. 3BD, 2BA. Plumbing, Clst Doors, Paint & flring. BRAND NEW fully Equipped Kit. New vanities in baths. Shed. All on 1 ac. Better than New! Bethel Area. $99,900 D SOL
1358528 Georgetown - WOW! All brick home w/brand new roof, paint & flring* Both baths & kit. fully renovated* 3BD, 2BA. Open foyer w/ceramic flring & closet *Fam. Rm. w/bar & wall of french doors* Deck w/lanai*2 walk in clsts in MBR suite*Coy pond* Beautifully landscaped. $129,900
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1265584 - Mt. Orab - OWNER MULT FINANCING! 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
1384253 - Winchester - Look no further! Nice farm w/barn, woods & over 850’ of road frontage. 26+ ac. nicely rolls with good drainage. Beautiful private home sites. Water available at the road. Located on a dead end road, lite traffic. Two minutes from SR 32. $87,500 1374916 Ripley Wonderful river 2BD, view! 1BA. Brand new kitchen, bsmt windows & paint thru-out. Hardwood flring. Large living room. Newer retaining wall at walk-out. Truly affordable. Why rent? $42,000 PEN
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1367802 Fayetteville Quaint 3 bdrm. stick built tucked away on a gorgeous wooded lot. More than ready to move in. Brand new flooring & sub-flooring, drywall, Kitchen cabinets & counter tops. Lighting, windows. 1 carport. $57,900
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1355243Lake LoreleiPark-like setting for this well built cedar sided home w/separate mother-in-law suite. 2BD, 2BA. *Huge family/florida rm*Brick wall fireplace*Counter bar in kit*3 car gar. all together.* 4 wooded lots* Horseshoe pit & fountain* Short walk to lake. $119,900 1374087 Ripley - Get ready to move! 3BR, 2 full Ba. Quaint & Spacious 2 story village home (Public water & sewer) w/partially finished walkout bsmt. Hdwd floors thru-out. Updated Kitchen,lighting, electric, patio & front door. Beautiful rock wall perinnial garden. $95,000
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