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Renchen charged with Bribery BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Garland Renchen, the former mayor of Aberdeen, is facing jail time over his alleged actions while running for the Aberdeen Village Council in 2011. Renchen has been indicted in Brown County Common Pleas Court on a Bribery charge and four counts of Interfering with Civil Rights. The Bribery Charge is a fourth degree felony and the Interfering with Civil Rights charges are first degree misdemeanors. The charges stem from activities Renchen allegedly engaged in during the absentee voting period leading up to the November 8, 2011 elections. Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s office released information on the

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Renchen is shown here at an Aberdeen Council meeting from 2011 when he was serving as Mayor.

case, saying that Renchen bribed an absentee voter and violated the rights of five

other voters by allegedly interfering with their ability to vote confidentially. In a conference call with The Brown County Press, Brown County Board of Election members Dallas Hurt and Bill Herdman said that the board received anonymous complaints of “irregularities” in the Aberdeen area in the time period leading up to the November election. “These activities were reported to us as interference with voters, so we began an investigation right away”, said Hurt. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and the Brown County Prosecutor's Office assisted in the probe. Hurt said the identity of the complaining witnesses became known to the board during the investigation and those individuals were ques-

tioned. Hurt said he could not comment directly on Renchen’s alleged actions because of the ongoing criminal case against him, but he did say that it was important to protect the voting process. “Elections are a sacred part of our society and they must be fair and appropriately accurate”, he said. Herdman agreed, saying “We must be very protective of the process and our duty as (election) board members is to maintain the integrity of the system.”

With a unanimous vote April 24, the Georgetown Village Council voted to shut down the Commercial Building Code Department and sever all ties with Santoro Engineering, the firm used by the village for those services. Council member Tony Applegate said May 1 that

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cast, is vital to maintaining our democratic system”, Little said. “Anything or anyone that interferes with that is attacking the very foundation of our society.” Little added that the identities of the alleged victims are being withheld because of concerns about possible retaliation against them for coming forward. Renchen had not had any further court proceedings scheduled at press time. He served as mayor of AbCONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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Hurt also said that there has been a substantial increase in the number of people taking advantage of early voting and casting absentee ballots in their homes, and that they need to be protected when doing so. “People deserve to be able to vote in privacy and to vote their own will without feeling outside pressure”, Hurt said. Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little also stressed the importance of the integrity of the voting process. “A secret ballot, freely

the action was taken “because the building department was a two year experiment that wasn’t working”. Georgetown Mayor Dale Cahall said on May 1 that the village was still exploring the procedure for ending the contractual relationship with Santoro Engineering, and that the Commercial Building Code Department would be “wound down” ac-

cording to the proper procedures and timelines. Prior to the establishment of local inspections, such services were performed by certified inspectors from other areas, including Clermont County. The inspections for safety, occupancy and other standards are required by Ohio Revised Code. “We feel this change will CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

Friends of the Library Group raise funds to restore Civil War cannon BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press Purchased by the Village of Ripley in 1862 for defense during the Civil War, a cannon that sits in front of the Union Township Public Library will soon be receiving a much needed facelift. Members of the Union Township Public Library’s Friends of the Library Group have made it their mission to

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Brown County Auditor Doug Green led a short prayer service in honor of the National Day of Prayer at the flagpole in front of the Brown County Administration Building on May 3. The event was attended by county employees, elected officials and members of the general public.

have the cannon undergo a complete restoration. Allison Gibson, director of the library, explained that there is only one other cannon of the same make and type anywhere in the United States. The cannon features a 3-inch rifled barrel. “In 1962, the Ripley Women’s Club had the cannon restored as a project and it was in the Sesquicentennial parade in Ripley,” Gibson

said. “When they started the project they contacted James C. Hazlett, an expert on old field artillery. He told the women then that the cannon was very rare and the only other one that he knew of was in Massachusetts. He later wrote a book called ‘Field Artillery Weapons of the Civil War,’ and our cannon is featured in it.” Gibson said a lot of mysCONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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2012 U.S. Grant Celebration fun for Civil War enthusiasts A thunderstorm and rainy weather couldn’t dampen the

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spirits of visitors to the 2012 U.S. Grant Celebration held April 26-28 in historic Georgetown. According to Stan Purdy, administrator of the US Grant Homestead Association, even with the bad weather, the event was a success. “All the scheduled events took place and everyone seemed to enjoy the programs,” Purdy said. “The Grand Ball was well attended too with more that 60 costumed guests in attendance.” The event included the reading of war love letters between two Brown County residents, a new attraction

this year. Fritz Klein also portrayed President Abraham Lincoln with a presentation of “An Evening with President Lincoln.” Guests could also take part in other activities such as: • a historic walk through the village with Dr. Ned Lodwick; • pony rides and carriage rides; • dulcimer music; • suffrage rally; • call to arms; • “Netta Taylor” with Lisa Smith; • cavalry demonstration; • civil war debate with CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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Woman airlifted after accident Deborah King, age 51, of Fayetteville, was severely injured in a one car accident on Highway 68 north of Five Mile on May 2. Investigators on the scene said it appeared that King veered off the highway to the right, struck a culvert and went airborne. The car landed on two wheels before rolling over once. She was airlifted to University Hospital for treatment.

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Chatfield shows off Appalachian heritage at quilt show

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This quilt, ‘Christmas Cactus,’ by Carol Phipps, won Best-of-Show in the bed quilt, machine quilted.

Andrea Turner won Bestof-Show in the bed quilt hand-quilted category with ‘Basket of Flowers.’

“We raffled off one of the beautiful quilts and are happy to announce Mel Danenburgs of Midland was the winner of the quilt. “It was a great show and even with the rain everyone

seemed to have a really good time.” In addition to the quilt show and the more than 40 craft displays, the event also featured craft demonstrations, a used book sale and

Sheriff’s office arrests suspects for drug trafficking Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that after a two month undercover drug investigation by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Unit, a search warrant was executed at a residence located at 137 S. Main Street, Sardinia, Ohio. Arrested at the scene were: 1. Aaron Davis, 37 years of age, of 137 S. Main Street, Sardinia, OH, charged with three counts of Trafficking Drugs, all Felony 3rd Degree. 2. Artina Schroder, 32 years of age, of 127 Charles Street, Sardinia, OH, charged with Tampering

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with Evidence, Felony 3rd Degree, Possession of Drugs, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Aaron Davis remains incarcerated at the Brown County Adult Detention Center on a $7,000.00 cash,

surety bond set by Brown County Municipal Court. Artina Schroder was released April 30, 2012 on a $5,000.00 O.R. Bond issued by Brown County Municipal Court. Sheriff Wenninger stated that the drugs involved were prescription pills. Anyone with information on illegal drug activity in Brown County is asked to contact the Brown County Sheriff’s Office Drug Information Hotline at 937-3784435 Ext. 275 or you may send an anonymous tip via the Sheriff’s Website at w w w. b r o w n c o u n t y ohiosheriff.us .

Sheriff’s office arrests suspect Planned for burglary near Hamersville electric Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that on April 28, 2012, at approximately 2:42 p.m., Deputies responded to a call of a domestic violence on Drake Road near Hamersville. The homeowner stated that several children were at the residence with her daughter at the time of the occurrence. The suspect was a boyfriend to the daughter and was not supposed to be at the residence. The suspect was identified as Zach Brandon Marlow, 27 years of age, of Hamersville, Ohio. When the homeowner arrived at the residence, she discovered that the suspect had broken a window and gained entry into the residence. Marlow fled the residence on foot before

Burglary, a Felony of the 1st Degree. He is currently incarcerated at the Brown County Adult Detention Center on a $20,000.00 Cash, surety bond which was set by Brown County Municipal Court.

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Deputies arrived. The Brown County Sheriff’s K9 Unit was called to the scene and tracked Marlow for approximately 30 minutes before he was apprehended by Deputies. Marlow has been charged with Aggravated

Wilson Sroufe VFW members to meet The men and women auxillary members of the Wilson Sroufe Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #9772 will hold their next meeting on Wednesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. The meeting will tak place at the new state of the art Pike Township Hall located on Route 774 south of Lake Grant. The agenda

for both entities will be the election of officers for the 2012 and 2013 and preparations made for the Memorial Day parade and service. A meal will be served afterwards. All V.F.W. members are invited and encouraged to attend the function. Potential new members are also welcome.

LIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES If you are outgoing, creative, organized, and love young people, you may be the right person to join the

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Brown County Public Library staff as Library Associate for Youth Services at our Mt. Orab branch Primary responsibilities include: Planning and implementing weekly youth programs; developing the annual Summer Reading Program; providing outreach services to local organizations serving youth; assisting patrons with computers; and providing general public service to patrons. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred; demonstrated success in youth programming; proficiency using computers; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Typical schedule is a 35 hour/week commitment, including regular evening and weekend shifts. Salary is based upon qualifications and experience.

Applications received by May 25 will receive priority consideration. Submit BCPL employment application (available at www.browncountypubliclibrary.org), résumé, and three references to:

By mail: Youth Services Search Brown County Public Library P.O. Box 527, Mt. Orab, OH 45154 OR By email: bookly@oplin.org

Whiteoak Alumni to meet Whiteoak High School Alumni will meet on Saturday, May 26 at 7 p.m. in the high school gym. Cost is $15.00 per person. Make checks payable and return by May 15 to Whiteoak Alumni Association P.O. Box 85, Mowrystown, Oh. 45155.

ing; • Virginia Cronin for hand quilting; • Jean Morrison for machine quilting; • Eric Cronin for applique.

“We hope everyone enjoyed the show and will mark their calendars for our 2013 show set or April 27,” said Spencer. “Next year’s theme will be ‘Diamonds are Forever.’

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The 2012 Quilt and Craft Show at Chatfield College was held Saturday, April 28, and more than 400 people came and went throughout the day enjoying the festivities. This year’s show was dampened only by a brief storm and some rain, but only the planned cruise-in had to be disrupted since it was held outside. According to Pam Spencer, communications director for Chatfield, the quilt show began several years ago as a way of highlighting the heritage of Appalachian quilters from the area. “Our quilt show has really grown through the years,” Spencer said. “I’d venture to say our show is one of the best quilt shows in Southern Ohio.

horse and carriage rides. The horse and carriage rides were sponsored by First State Bank, while the food was provided by Fat Boy’s Dream Floating Restaurant. Music was provided by Mama’s Porch. Quilt show ribbons were courtesy of M. Katheryn Greene, CPA. The winners in the quilt contest, Best-of-Show included the following entries: • ‘Basket of Flowers,’ by Andrea Turner in category bed quilt, hand quilted; • ‘Christmas Cactus’ by Carol Phipps in category bed quilt, machine quilted; • ‘Primitive Baltimore,’ by Dee Brown in category wall hanging hand quilted; • ‘Spring on God’s Acre,’ by Kathy Shannon, wall hanging, machine quilted. Honorable mentions went to: • Carol Phipps for piec-

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Within the inspired words of God, there are conversations between Jesus and others that don’t seem to be a typical question and answer session. We will address one today. In John 3 (read John 3:1-15), we find “a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus” who came to Jesus and made a statement. Jesus replied as if it were a question. Before we see what Jesus said, remember the last verse of Chapter Two: “He [Jesus] did not need man’s testimony about man, for he knew what was in man.” (John 2:25) Jesus knew what Nicodemus wanted and what was in his heart when he came. Nicodemus says in verse 3:2 that he believed Jesus was from God and the miracles of Jesus confirmed he was from God. Jesus replies, ‘a man must be born again to see the kingdom of God’. (John 3:3) Why would Jesus say this in response to Nicodemus’ statement found in Verse 3:2? Jesus knew his heart and intent. In Verse 4, we find Nicodemus was confused with Jesus’ statement Nicodemus said a man cannot be born of woman again. He missed Jesus’ point. In Verse 5, Jesus gives his answer. This is often confusing to people. It should not be. Jesus’ answer to Nicodemus is really simple and clear. Background: Nicodemus was a Jewish leader. The Jews in Jesus’ day thought that the coming Messiah would establish an earthly Jewish Empire. The Jews would rule the world once again. To the Jewish leaders, like Nicodemus, being born of Abraham (sons of Abraham) made you a part of the Kingdom of God. Please read the encounter in John 8:31-59. There they claim Abraham as their admission ticket in the King-

dom. Jesus says this is not true. And it is not true today either! So, Nicodemus came with this false idea in his heart and Jesus knows a man’s heart. Jesus says everyone now must be “born of water and the spirit” to enter the Kingdom. Entrance into the Kingdom is spiritual birth and not by physical birth. The content of this passage is physical verses spiritual birth. So what is Jesus teaching here? He is teaching of a sinners’ immersion into Christ. Acts 2:38: “Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized [immersed], every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” This is the first pronouncement of what was required in order to enter the Kingdom (church). To say that Jesus’ reference to water in John 3:5 is really physical birth is ludicrous. There is only ONE birth mentioned here. “Water and spirit” is the same birth. (Spiritual.) We see this because the Greek has only one preposition “of” to describe both water and spirit in Verse 3:5. Therefore, ‘water and spirit’ is one and the same, and happens at the same time: at immersion. Jesus consistently tried to teach that things are changing since he came into the world and that many things will change when he leaves this world! Read this passage remembering that Nicodemus misunderstood the nature of the Kingdom then this passage will be clear. If you understand that Jesus is talking about what will soon be taught (sinners’ immersion) then you will not be confused by this passage.

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Taking A Trip Through Time Pictured above is the Bingaman Livery which was on High Street in Mt Orab in the early 1900’s. This photo gives one location but two other sources give its location as North High Street across the street from the Methodist Church. It is believed that the North High Street location is correct. If you have more information about this photo or would like more information about the Brown County Historical Society please call Ned S. Lodwick at (937) 378-6334. ‘Taking a Trip Through Time’ is a new 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.

Distracted Driving: this time it’s personal So here’s my story. It was 8:45 a.m., December 14, 2011. I was home enjoying my first day off of a scheduled two-week Christmas vacation when the phone rang. It was my husband, and the conversation began with him saying something like “Well, I thought I’d better call you and tell you before you heard it from somebody else—I was just in a crash at 68 and Hamer Road, and the truck is totaled”. After quickly telling me that he and our two dogs appeared to be “OK”, he told me that some guy following behind him while he was headed north on Route 68 in Georgetown ran into his truck at a relatively high rate of speed as my husband was beginning to turn right onto Hamer Road to go to work. Yes, my husband had his right turn signal blinking, and yes, the other man told the police officer that he had seen that, but he didn’t think he could stop in time to keep from hitting my husband’s truck in the rear (and he couldn’t swerve to the left lane to avoid our truck because there was a school bus traveling in the southbound lane on Route 68). So he swerved to the right instead and proceeded to hit my husband’s truck on the passenger side as my husband was beginning to turn onto Hamer Rd. This resulted in my husband’s truck being pushed into the grass on the east side of Rte. 68 past the Hamer Road intersection right up to the wire fence. The truck was totaled while the cap on the bed of the

SUSAN BASTA truck flew off and was instantly scrap. It could have been so much worse—luckily the grass was very wet from a lot of recent rain and the truck just plowed through the grass (rather than flipping and rolling) on impact. And luckily my husband was wearing his seat belt and wasn’t killed. It wasn’t until later that day that I learned the other guy was driving a big roll-back tow truck! Then I really got angry. Why wasn’t this guy paying better attention to the road while driving a tow truck (or any other vehicle, for that matter)??? Let me tell you, I went through a lot of emotions during the next couple of weeks, not to mention the headaches of locating a suitable replacement for our well-used but still very functional (and now totaled!) truck. I finally arrived at the place of forgiveness early in the new year, realizing that anyone can make a mistake. And I prayed that the man who made this particular mistake had learned from it and would hopefully take steps to avoid repeating it. Did you know that “distracted driving” was the 2009 word of the year according to Webster’s Dictionary? But unfortunately, this is no passing fad. Distracted driving has become a trend with deadly, real consequences.

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And April is now National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which is why I’m sharing my story. For anyone who thinks he or she can talk on the cell phone, text, apply make-up, or do any other distracting activity while driving, it’s time for a crash course in reality from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): In 2009, nearly 5,500 people were killed and a half million more were injured in distracted driving crashes. (NHTSA) Drivers who use handheld devices are four times as likely to be involved in a serious crash. (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) Twenty percent of injury crashes in 2009 involved reports of distracted driving. (NHTSA) Younger, inexperienced drivers under 20 years old have the highest proportion of distraction-related fatal crashes—one out of every ten persons killed in distracted driving crashes in 2009 were 15-19 year olds. (NHTSA) While these numbers might sound like “just statistics”, they’re anything but. They could be parents, children, neighbors and friends from right here in Brown County! So, why do so many people still participate in this dangerous behavior? With more technology now than ever, driver distractions have risen to unprecedented levels. We live in a world where people expect instant, realtime information 24 hours a day, and those desires don’t stop just because they get behind the wheel. Drivers simply do not realize – or choose to ignore – the danger they create when they take their eyes off the road, their hands off the wheel, and their focus off driving. And here’s another really scary fact—a new survey from State Farm Insurance reports that among teens with driver’s licenses, over half of them have admitted to texting while driving. People often say, “I can do two things at once. I’ve memorized where the

numbers are on my phone, so I don’t have to look.” Or, “Sending or reading one text is pretty quick – that should be okay.” They couldn’t be more wrong. For those who think they can do two things at once, think about this: According to a study by Carnegie Mellon, driving while using a cell phone reduces the amount of brain activity associated with driving by 37 percent. Can you really afford to lose that much brainpower? Driving is an activity that requires your full attention and focus in order to keep yourself and others safe. Yes, this is a national problem, but it also affects us right here in Brown County. No one is safe from the dangers of distracted driving—and we’re all probably guilty of some distracted driving in the past. But please remember: “One text or call could wreck it all.” And think twice before you let other distractions take away your concentration which should be focused on the wheel and the road. You might not be as lucky (or blessed) as my husband was on that gray December day. My other advice for the day? Become a defensive driver and always watch out for the other guy! The “Safe Communities” Program was developed through the Ohio Department of Public Safety to establish and/or expand community partnerships to create safer, healthier communities throughout Ohio. The Brown County Safe Communities Coalition is a group of dedicated individuals and agencies dedicated to reducing traffic crash-related deaths and serious injuries. It is funded by USDOT/NHTSA and ODPS/Office of Criminal Justice Services-Traffic Safety Section and administered locally by HEALTH-UC and the University of Cincinnati Area Health Education Center Program. HEALTH-UC’s office is located at 114 East State Street in Georgetown, OH.

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In response to the rising traffic crash fatalities in Ohio and the Patrol’s ongoing effort to contribute to a safer Ohio, troopers are focused on removing impaired drivers more than ever before. The Patrol is warning drivers: If you choose to drive impaired, you will be arrested. Through March of this year, troopers have arrested 503 more drivers for OVI than during the same period in 2011. Even though OVI-related fatal crashes are down 28 percent through March of this year, impaired drivers continually kill far too many people on Ohio’s roadways each year. Impaired drivers were responsible for 40 percent of the fatal crashes in 2011. “We can’t fight the battle against impaired driving on our own – We need your commitment to make our roads safer,” said Lt. McElfresh. “You can contribute to a safer Ohio by actively influencing friends and family to make safe, responsible decisions – like planning ahead to designate a driver and insisting that everyone in the vehicle is buckled up.” The public is encouraged to call #677 to report impaired drivers or drug activity. *** PATROL FOCUSES ON MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AND ENFORCEMENT May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the Patrol would like to remind motorists that there will be an increase in motorcycles on the roadways with the warmer weather and to remind motorcyclists to ride trained and to ride sober. From 2009 – 2011 motorcycle-involved crashes re-

LIEUTENANT RANDY MCELFRESH sulted in a total of 503 fatalities and over 11,400 injuries in the state of Ohio. In 2011 alone there were 167 motorcycle-related fatalities. Of the 167 fatalities, the motorcyclist was at fault 70 percent of the time. Taking a training class and riding with proper endorsements as a motorcycle rider can help protect yourself and others from injury or even death. Out of the 7,920 citations the Patrol handed out to motorcyclists in 2009 – 2011, 20 percent were for operating a motorcycle without a proper license or endorsement. As a rider, simple things like ensuring you have a valid motorcycle endorsement, receiving quality motorcycle training and wearing proper safety equipment can be key elements in staying safe. Riding sober is also very important. Last year, 49 percent of the fatal motorcycle crashes involved an impaired motorcyclist, an increase of 10 percent from 2010. There are some important steps to become more aware of motorcyclists: A motorcycle is a motor vehicle with all of the privileges of any vehicle on the roadway. Give motorcyclists a full lane of travel. Look for motorcyclists on the highway, at intersections, and any time you are changing lanes. Allow plenty of space in front of the vehicle you are driving and do not follow a motorcycle too closely.

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“Let the Good Times Roll,” theme at Southern Hills fashion show Before a large crowd of people, students from the cosmetology program at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, held a spring fashion show fundraiser on Wednesday, April 25. “Every year, at the beginning of classes the girls are told about this required fashion show,” said Toni Layman, instructor of the cosmetology program. “This year we have 24 students and they chose the theme, “Let the Good Times Roll,” based on rock n’ roll music. Each of the girls had to write a complete fashion description of a model and her hair designs.” Judges for the event included Brittany Bramel, a

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Hair styles were judged before the show. Judges took into consider-

ation hair, makeup application and clothes. Placing first in the show in the senior division was Cheyenne Bostic. Second place went to Caitlin Carter and third place went to Bridget Reeves. In the junior division Ashley Robinson placed first, Tessa Howes placed second and Priscilla Wagner placed third. Commentator for the show was Carolyn Arn. “The students prepared for this fashion show for several weeks,” Layman said. “They worked very hard and their efforts paid off. It was a great show this year.” Layman has been part of the program since 2004 and said the fashion show is one of the program’s biggest fundraisers. This year’s show generated more that $150

Sheriff’s office arrests suspect for drug trafficking Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that on April 28, 2012, Deputies arrested Doug Waits, 23 years of age, of 2778 Harker Waits Road, Mt. Orab, OH for Trafficking Drugs (methamphetamines) in the parking lot of the Marathon gas station in Mt. Orab (next to McDonalds). Sheriff Wenninger stated at the time of his arrest, Deputies discovered additional methamp hetamines in the

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G’town drops local code inspections CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 benefit the citizens of Georgetown”, Applegate said. In other business at the meeting, council had its first reading on an ordinance establishing new rates and charges for the collection and disposal of garbage and refuse in Georgetown. The ordinance states that effective April, 2013 new rates and charges for garbage collection and disposal, basic service will be $10.56 per month for regular residential and $9.30 per month for Golden Buckeye card holders. The board also talked about the Grant Days held in the village as well as the Georgetown/Pleasant Township Cleanup Days held April 26-28. “We are all very happy about receiving 58 percent in survey information which would allow the village to qualify for a $500,000 CDBG (Community Development Block Grant),” said Kelly Jones, village administrator. “We only needed 51 percent to qualify. So now everything is in place and I will begin the application process. These funds will be used on our sewer project.” Jones announced that August 18 had been set for tire

Amnesty Day for the village, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the recycling center in Georgetown. Jones also told council that he had received the signed agreement from Duke Energy on the purchase of the Villa/Georgetown Station infrastructure. “Duke will be sending me the invoices in the near future,” Jones added. “Once I receive them and pay Duke for their property, then we will complete the changeover. The next meeting of the Georgetown Village Council is set for Thursday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m.

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Renchen faces charges CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 erdeen from 2007 to 2011. Renchen did not win the village council election, ending up tied with Aberdeen Village Clerk Bernice Jones, with 208 votes each. The election was decided by a coin flip, with Jones winning. Jones later declined to take her seat on council.

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Helen Waterfield, 86, Georgetown, OH, formerly of Higginsport, died Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Helen was born May 2, 1925. She was the loving stepmother of Richard Waterfield of Georgetown, caring aunt of John Schadle of Georgetown, Danny Schadle of Peebles, Debbie Napier of Madisonville, Ky., and Judy Linville of Cincinnati. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Waterfield; a stepson, Bob Waterfield; and two sisters, Betty Schadle and Lucille Stevenson. Mrs. Waterfield was a member of Shinkles Ridge Christian Church and O.E.S. Russellville. There were no services at the request of Mrs. Waterfield. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

Russell Eugene Hamilton, 88, Lynchburg, died Friday, April 27, 2012. He was born April 3, 1924 in Hillsboro, the son of the late Lawrence Carey and Kensyl Imogene Meredith Hamilton. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during W.W.II. Mr. Hamilton had been an insurance agent in Lynchburg with the Hamilton Insurance Agency, retired after more than 30 years of service to Irwin Auger Bit in Wilmington, and had been a farmer in the Lynchburg area most of his life. He is survived by his wife of nearly 67 years Dorothy Irene West Hamilton; daughters, Beverly E. (Kennith) Sams of Sardinia, Barbara Lynne (Dennis) Fisher of Lynchburg, and Bonnie Jo Stanforth of Orlando, Flor., son Johnny Lee Hamilton of Lynchburg, sister Mary K. Thatcher of Little Hocking, Oh., grandchildren, Rhonda Deer of Lynchburg, Billy Hamilton of Florence, Ky., Mike (Carol) Sams of Sardinia, Tony (Becky) Sams of Sardinia, Rusty (Karen) Sams of Lynchburg, Kristy (Richard) Warner of Lynchburg, Joe (Bethany) Griffith of Martinsville, Jason Fisher of Corpus Christi, Tex., Jessica (Nick) Hafer of Sardinia, Kyle Stanforth of Orlando, Flor., and Alex Stanforth of Orlando, Flor., great grandchildren, Brandon Hamilton, Austin Godbey, Ben Godbey, Steven Sams, Ashley Sams, Justus Anderson, Ian Griffith, Nolle Hafer, Liam Hafer, Logan Warner, and Lacey Warner. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by three sisters, Clarabelle Hatcher, Ruth Creek, and Gladys Burns; two brothers, Donald and Floyd Hamilton; and two great grandchildren, Haley Sams and Johnathon Sams. Services were held Friday, May 4, 2012 where Randy Hamilton officiated. Burial followed in the Buford Cemetery where the Highland County Honor Guard presented Military Honors. The Davis-Turner Funeral Home, Lynchburg, served the family.

Wanda Lee (nee Kuntzman) McFarland, 74 Wanda Lee (nee Kuntzman) McFarland, 74, Fayetteville, Oh., passed away April 29, 2012. She was born January 27, 1938 in Maysville, Ky., to the late Russell F. and Beulah C. (nee Thompson) Kuntzman. She was the loving wife of 56 years to Vernon Lee McFarland, dear mother of Deborah McElfresh of Blanchester, Joseph (Pam) McFarland of Fayetteville, Michael (Lois) McFarland of Milford and Sarah McFarland of Green Twp., proud grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, beloved sister of R. Steven Kuntzman, Judy Ann Stikeleather, David Kuntzman and the late Carolyn S. Sharpe. Wanda played the church piano for over 50 years. Services were held on Friday May 4, 2012 at the Butlerville Baptist Church, where Pastor Joe McFarland officiated. Interment was in Edwardsville Cemetery, Harlan Twp, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Butlerville Baptist Church, 4680 US 50 Fayetteville, OH 45118. The Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, Blanchester, served the family.

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Louise (nee Royalty) Schwartz, 94 Louise (nee Royalty) Schwartz, 94, died Wednesday, April 25, 2012. She was the widow of David J. Schwartz, dear mother of Joyce Ann (the late Raymond) Teixeira and David P. Schwartz, also survived by 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, sister-in-law June Royalty and preceded in death by 1 sister and 7 brothers. Louise was the founder and former owner of the Echo Restaurant in Hyde Park. Services were held Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church, 11693 St. Rt. 774, Bethel, Ohio 45106. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.

Kulen Rankin Offutt, infant Kulen Rankin Offutt, infant son of Andrew and Teresa (Hedges) Offutt of Ripley, was stillborn Tuesday, May 1, 2012. He is also survived by three sisters - Kamri-Beth, Karlie and Kailen Offutt, all at home; maternal grandparents - Karla and Lee Walters of Higginsport, and Terry Hedges of Ripley, paternal grandparents Bill and Mary Offutt of Cincinnati, many aunts, uncles and cousins. Private graveside funeral services were held at Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley, at the convenience of the family. Rev. Dohrman Byers officiated. There was no visitation. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.

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Tony Junior Myers, 61, of West Union, Oh., formerly of Peebles and Cedarville, died Friday, April 27, 2012. He was born October 14, 1950, in Meigs Township in Adams County to the late Roy E. and Mary J. (Manley) Myers; and wife, Bertha (Allen) Myers. He is survived by son, Toby Myers of Manchester; daughter, Brandy (Shawn) Myers of Lynchburg; three brothers: Reverend William “Bill” (Darlene) Myers of Blue Creek, Clyde Myers of Peebles, and Roy Myers of Portsmouth; sister, Margaret (Bill) Brock of South Charleston; two grandchildren, Serenity Rowlands and Drayden Holbrook; and several uncles, aunts, nephews, and nieces. He was a groundskeeper for the Adams County Country Club in West Union for over 20 years; a former logger for Myers Logging Company in Cedarville for 11 years; and an employee for the former Adams Nursing Supply Company in West Union for six years. He attended the Church of Jesus Christ Golden Walkway in Jefferson Township and had attended Peebles High School. Services were Friday, May 4, 2012, at Antioch Church in Meigs Township in Adams County, where Reverend Jim Schumach officiated. The interment was at Antioch Cemetery in Meigs Township. The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.

Marie (Patton) Roy, 71, of Fayetteville, died April 28, 2012. She was born April 13, 1941 in London, Ky., to the late Anna Elizabeth Kranbuhl Patton and James Frank Patton. She was preceded in death by her daughter Kimberly Joyce Roy; seven brothers Charlie, Ben, George, Carl, Albert, Don and Bill Patton; three sisters Alma Cupp, Ellen Stewart, and Minnie Creekmore. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Delbert Roy of Fayetteville, four children Connie and husband Steve Bell of Blanchester, “Bud” Roy Jones III of Russell Springs, Ky., Gina and husband Da vid Bowlin of Corbin, Ky., Bert and wife Amber Roy of Fayetteville, four brothers Bob, Jim, Frank, and Dave Patton, five sisters Lula Mae Skipper, Wilma Jean Baldwin, Opal Moore, Christine Gunter, and Katherine Clark, twelve grandchildren Sandy, Amy, Kevin, Denise, Roy, D.C., Anna, Tabitha, Braden, Lana, Gracie, Lily; seven greatgrandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Marie became a Christian as a teenager and spent her life as an active church-goer and servant of the Lord. Services were held on Tuesday May 1, 2012 where Pastor Steve Bell officiated. Interment in Plainview Cemetery, Newtonsville, Oh. The Tufts-Schildmeyer Funeral Home, Blanchester, served the family.

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Tammy Jo Patten, 50, Mt. Orab, died Monday, April 30, 2012. She was born on December 29, 1961. Beloved mother of Sadie Wood of Mt. Orab, loving sister of Sherry (Larry) Reid of Hamersville, Cindy (Ron) McDavid of Hamersville, Denise (Ashley) Hawks of Mt. Orab, Marlene (Mike) Jordan of Sardinia, and Jason (Angie) Patten of Hamersville, also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Memorial services were held 7 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2012 at the Megie Funeral Home 104 Spice Street, Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154 with friends received an hour before services. Memorial donations may be directed to the Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

Clyde Roy, Jr., 55, Mt. Orab, Ohio died Thursday, April 26, 2012. He was a carpenter and a United States Army Veteran. Clyde was born October 10, 1956 in Cincinnati, Oh. Mr. Roy is survived by one son – Justin Roy and wife Savannah of Georgetown, one daughter – Julie Ann Roy of California ; two grandchildren; his mother – Lucille (Floyd) Hartman of Williamsburg, and friend and mother of his children – Sharon Roy of Manchester, Ohio . A memorial service was held Monday, April 30, 2012, where Larry Hartman officiated. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

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Jo Ann (Schneider) Gilbert, 75 Jo Ann (Schneider) Gilbert, 75, Cincinnati, formerly of Hamersville died on Thursday, April 26, 2012. Jo Ann was born September 2, 1936 in Hamersville to Dorene (Pride) Schneider and the late Carl Quentin Schneider. She was a 1954 graduate of Hamersville High School. Jo Ann was a member of the Hamersville Church of Christ where she volunteered her time playing the piano and organ. She also shared her music at Villa Georgetown and was active in the Brown County Hospital Auxiliary. Jo Ann is survived by 3 daughters, Joni Carlene Gilbert, Cincinnati, Gina Darlene Gilbert, Cincinnati, and Jennifer )Tom) Wakefield, Warsaw, NY, 3 grandchildren, Tanner, Quentin and Meryl Wakefield, mother, Dorene Schneider, Hamersville, sister, Judy (Robert) Neu, Hamersville, brothers, Donald, Schneider, Georgetown and Dennis (Jacqueline) Schneider, Hamersville and many friends and family. She was receded in death by her beloved husband, Permon Eugene Gilbert, son, Permon Carl Gilbert, father, Carl Quentin Schneider, father-in-law Permon Giles Gilbert, brother-in-law Donald Gilbert and sisterin-law, Loris Schneider. A private celebration of her life was held at the convenience of the family. The Cahall Funeral Hom e, Georgetown, served the family.

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PAUL MEETS JESUS In my opinion the Apostle Paul was one of the strongest willed men of the Bible. He was also one of the most knowledgeable on the subject of the Old Testament scriptures. He was a very well rounded, educated man, tutored and mentored by the great Gamaliel. In Acts 26:9 Paul said: “I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.” When the Bible first speaks of Paul (called Saul) he was completely against Jesus and His teachings. Christians were his enemies. In verses 10-11 he states: “Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them. And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even unto strange cities.” But then something happened which completely changed his mind. Beginning in verse 12 he gives his personal testimony to King Agrippa: “Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests, At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me. And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee, To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by the faith that is in me.” Each Christian has their own personal testimony of how and when they met Jesus and received Him as their Saviour. If you do not have a time and place where you

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Many people enjoy traveling. The opportunity to spend free time experiencing other cultures or visiting faraway lands appeals to many people's inquisitive and adventurous natures. Yet traveling as a parent to young children can put a parents' love of travel to the test when the kids are in tow. But traveling with kids doesn't have to be a logistical nightmare. The following are a few travel tips for parents ab out to go on vacation with their little ones. * Check your flight status. Flights are commonly rescheduled, which can be inconvenient for adult travelers who don't have a couple of kids tagging along. For parents, though, extra time waiting at the airport with kids can be stressful and tough to handle. Before leaving the house, check your flight status to ensure you won't be spending extra time sitting and waiting at the airport and looking for things to quell your child's boredom. When booking the flight, sign up for flight updates that are sent directly to your mobile phone. These will keep you posted and save you the hassle of going online and checking your flight status every few hours. * Check in ahead of time. Many airlines allow passengers to check in ahead of time, typically within 24 to 36 hours of the flight's schedu led departure. When kids are coming along, the less time you spend in line at the airport the better, and checking in ahead of

time can save you from waiting in long check-in lines at the airport. * Confirm what you're allowed to bring on board. Parents of very young children, be it infants or toddlers, should confirm what they're allowed to pack and bring on board in advance of their flight. Sterilized water, for inst ance, might be acceptable to bring on board, but the airline might insist that it be stored in a baby bottle. Contact the airline a few days before you plan to pack to learn the company's guidelines. Different airlines might have slightly different guidelines. * Explore the airport. Depending on if you will be flying a domestic or international flight, you might be spending a considerable amount of time waitin g to board or even dealing with a layover. These waiting periods and layovers are boring for adults and kids alike, so use the airport to your advantage and go exploring. Kids are often fascinated by airplanes, so take them to gates or terminals where flights are about to depart. * Separate kids on the plane. If you have two or more children in tow, avoid seating them next to one another on the plane. This can lead to spats that will almost certainly upset your fellow passengers. Let Mom sit with one child and Dad with another, and give kids the window seat so they can entertain themselves by looking out the window when the plane is in flight. * Bring your own entertainment. Kids are going to get bored on the flight, so be sure they have plenty to do while in the air. Bring along a tablet with video capability to keep kids occupied with a movie or television show. This will help reduce the restlessness and boredom they're likely to feel in the air. Or buy kids a new book or magazine at the airport so they have something new to occupy their time until the plane lands. Traveling with children is seldom easy. But a few tricks of the trade can make the trip go more smoothly.

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After more than 50 years of shrinking households, evidence from the 2010 United States Census indicated that the number of people living under one roof has once again started to grow. The changing economy and high unemployment rates have driven many people to once again join together and live under one roof. Furthermore, adult children who had previously moved out of their parents' homes are increasingly moving back in just to make ends meet. This cohabitation could lead to some conflicts along the way, especially among siblings who faced off against each other while growing up. Here are ways to keep it in check. According to KidsHealth.org, here are some reasons a sibling rivalry may develop. * Personalities: If one child is easygoing and adventurous and the other child is shy and clingy, this can cause a rift in their ability to play well together. * Age: Age can factor in to how siblings get along. A child who is seven years old and a child who is three years old have very different interests and levels of development. They may not be able to share the same toys, and having fun together on an intellectual level is not easily achieved. This can cause bickering and usually fights when the younger sibling wants to emulate the older one. * Learning by example: Children often take their cues from Mom and Dad. If parents are unable to resolve their differences amicably and tend to blow things out of proportion, siblings may feel like this is the right way to handle their problems as well.

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Friends of the Library Group raise funds to restore Civil War cannon very useful in case of a raid on the village. Yet another newspaper article, which was a correction to the first, stated that it was made in Niles’ Foundry at a cost of $725. The article also listed the names of at least 68 Ripley families who donated to the purchase of the cannon. According to Gibson, many of the descendants of the families listed still live in or around Ripley. “My understanding is,” she continued, “The village

purchased the cannon to protect it when threatened by invaders from the south such as General Basis Duke, CSA, who wanted to burn Ripley to the ground. We almost lost the old cannon during World War II when they had the scrap drive, but fortunately for us, it was the wrong kind of metal.” The cannon was used to repel Morgan’s Raiders when they swept through Southern Ohio and in 1812 during Ripley’s Centennial, the cannon

was fired in salute. “Now, here it is fifty years later,” Gibson said, “and the cannon is once again in need of repairs.” Gibson said the cannon carriage is being held together by rust and paint and is in need of a new carriage and barrel restoration. The Friends of the Library Group began a campaign earlier this year to raise funds for the restoration. The group received a cost estimate to do all the work for $13,500 from Steen Cannon

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tery surrounds the old cannon including two different stories on how the cannon was delivered to Ripley and who actually made it. An old newspaper account reported that the gun came up the Ohio river on the flatboat ‘Magnolia’, and was delivered free of charge. The article said the cannon was steel and rifled by Miles Greenwood’s Foundry in Cincinnati at a cost of $800. The article also stated that the cannon would be found

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This rare 3-inch rifle barrel cannon that sits in front of the Union Township Public Library will soon receive a complete restoration, thanks to the efforts of the Friends of the Library Group in Ripley.

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of Ashland Kentucky. Steen’s restores approximately 90% of the cannons for the National Park Service. Mr. Steen has ancestors who are buried in Ripley’s cemetery and gave the group a fair cost to do the job. “All the restoration work will be done to every original detail and specification,” she added. “There are at least 20 very active members of the Friends of the Library Group who have worked very hard to raise the money for the restoration. “To date, is a very short time they have already raised $9,000. We didn’t set a date for the work to begin because we didn’t know how long it would take to raise all the money. “But this community has truly stepped up and helped

with the efforts in raising this $13,500.” Just recently the Ripley Village Council donated $1,000 to the project. The group will also be having another fundraiser selling ‘sun catchers’ with pictures of the cannon, made by the Glass Refactory at the recycling center. “Ripley will celebrate it’s Bicentennial this year, and we are all in hopes that the restoration can be completed by that time,” Gibson added. “Once the restoration is complete, we’ve been guaranteed it should last at least 200 more years.” Donations can be made towards the restoration at the Union Township Public Library. Call Gibson for more information at (937) 3924871. All donations are tax exempt.

2012 U.S. Grant Celebration CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Ernie Parnell, Stan Purdy and Pat Hornschemeier as moderator; • ladies tea and fashion show; • court martial; • 70th OVI Memorial; • Grand Ball celebration with Jim’s Red Pants Band; • Sunday morning 1860’s church service. Purdy said he would like to see more young people get involved in the celebration but added that there are still plenty of history and Civil War enthusiasts and reenactors to make the US Grant Celebration a lot of fun. This year marked the 16th year for the event.

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Smucker’s walk-off helps Rockets get past Whiteoak BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press While their overall record might not show just how good they are, the Fayetteville baseball team’s performance in Southern Hills League certainly does speak for itself. The Rockets added to their sparkling conference performance this season when they avenged their lone league loss last Thursday in a 2-1 walk-off win over visiting Whiteoak. Taylor Smucker’s single into left field in the bottom of the seventh inning scored Dion Barber from second base as the Rockets wrapped up the SHL Division II title in convincing fashion. “Our pitching was superb. Our fielding was per-

fect,” Fayetteville coach Tim Carlier said of the win. The Wildcats jumped on Rockets ace Derek Peters in the top of the first to take an early lead. Leadoff hitter Michael Smith laid down a bunt for an infield single to start off the inning. He advanced to second on a tapper in front of the plate by teammate Zach Doctor. An out later, Jesse Bradds got Smith home with the first run of the game when he laced a double into right center field to give Whiteoak an 1-0 lead. But that would be the last time the Wildcats would be able to dent the scoreboard thanks to a strong performance from Peters and his teammates behind him. As Peters was finding his stuff in the early going, his

teammates were on top of their games. After he gave up a bloop single to start the second, Peters got a double play when Smucker snared a ground ball behind second base, stepped on the bag and threw to first to complete the double play. An inning later another big Rocket defensive play thwarted a Whiteoak rally before it could get going. Smith was hit by a pitch with one out. He tried to get in scoring position by stealing second but Rocket catcher Stephan Pappas easily threw the speedy Smith out to derail the scoring threat. After losing the first game between the two teams thanks in large part to defensive struggles, the Rockets were on their

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Taylor Smucker connects on a his walk-off base hit last Thursday night. The seniors single was the difference in Fayetteville’s 2-1 win over conference rival Whiteoak.

games in the field Thursday night. “That was the difference of the last time we played them,” Carlier said of the defense. “That’s the one thing I told the boys, do your job. Everybody does their job, we’ll win a ballgame.” Though Whiteoak starter Gage Carraher was on top of his game early on, the Rockets finally broke through in the fourth. Cody Shaw led off the inning with a single and his pinch runner, Taylor Wood,

moved to second on a passed ball. Wood then scored when Pappas, the next batter, laced a single into right center to tie the game at one. It looked as if the Wildcats might take the lead right back in the top of the fifth, however, as Tyler Williams and Doc Seip each singled to lead off the inning. With his back against the wall, though, Peters stepped up. He struck out the next

three batters, all swinging, to get out of the inning. It seemed to be a turning point for Peters as he sat down the final nine Whiteoak batters of the game, starting with the three strikeouts. Peters threw a complete game as he gave up just the one run on five hits while striking out nine. “I have great faith that he’ll do what is needed,” Carlier said. “If I had any pitcher, of course, in a big game it’s Derek Peters.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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The Amelia softball team couldn’t have asked for a better start against Western Brown on Monday night. The Lady Barons came out on fire, both at the plate -- they scored two first inning runs and hit the ball hard the first two innings - and in the field. However, once Lady Broncos pitcher Morgan Nickell got the Lady Barons to leave the bases loaded in the second inning with the game in the balance, things seemed to change. From that point on the Lady Broncos seized con-

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trol and never looked back as they used a five run third inning to secure a 6-2 Southern Buckeye Conference-American Division victory. “That was the key,” Western Brown coach Blaine Wallace said of the second inning. “They had bases loaded and one out and they didn’t score.” Amelia literally jumped on their hosts from the very first pitch. Dana Caldwell hit the first pitch that Nickell delivered over the left field fence for a home run and 10 lead. An out later, Lady Barons pitcher Shelby Engle laced a double to left center and came around to

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Western Brown catcher Morgan Fischer tries to stretch out to catch a foul ball against Amelia.

score when the next batter, Brady Potrafke, crushed a ball to center field that bounced over the fence for a ground rule double and a 2-0 lead. An inning later it seemed as if the Lady Barons were destined to add to their lead. By the time Caldwell reached base safely on a bunt, the Lady Barons had loaded the bases with one out. Then Nickell got what may have been the two biggest outs of the game. She first got Nikki Martin to line out to Lindsey Harvey at second base before Engle hit a sharp liner that Nickell was able to snare to end the threat. “That seems to be our luck. When we are hitting the ball, we’re hitting it hard, it seems to go bullseye right at somebody like they have a big target on their chest,” Amelia coach Kelly Throckmorton said of the second inning. “It seems how it goes for us. When we need that extra

break or that little something to find a hole, and it’s been for years, we don’t seem to get that little extra thing we need to keep our momentum going.” An inning later the Lady Broncos seized upon that momentum. One out into the third, Lady Bronco leadoff hitter Bri Stacy beat out a grounder to shortstop for an infield single. Harvey followed with a bunt single of her own. After the runners each moved up a base, Nickell got a run home with a sacrifice fly to center field that allowed Stacy to score. Then, as Engle struggled with her control some, Josie McElroy and Brittany Palmer worked back-toback two out walks to load the bases. Harvey then scored on a passed ball to tie the game at two before, as Morgan Fischer walked, McElroy scored on another passed ball to give Western Brown a 3-2 lead. Since Caldwell -- the

Brittany Palmer makes contact with a pitch during Western Brown’s win over Amelia.

Lady Barons regular catcher -- tore her meniscus a couple of weeks ago, Amelia has started freshman Elena McDonald behind the plate. “I’ve got a little freshman behind the plate and a runner gets on I think she gets a little apprehensive and doesn’t quite...she lost a little bit of her pop that inning,” Throckmorton said. But the Lady Broncos weren’t done. Hope Jamison came up with runners on second and third and delivered with a lined shot over the center fielders head. Palmer and Fischer came around to score to give Western Brown a 5-2 lead before Jamison was cut down trying to advance to second to end the inning. “(Engle) got a little wild that one inning and we took advantage,” Wallace said. From that point on, it was all Western Brown and Nickell. The sophomore pitcher

gave up just one hit -- a lined shot off of her foot -and a walk in the final five innings. “Morgan struggled a little bit the first two innings but after that she settled down and pitched well,” Wallace said. The Broncos kept the pressure on Engle the final four innings as well but could only get one more run in -- a McElroy sac fly to deep right in the fifth inning to make it 6-2. With the win the Lady Broncos (19-4, 8-2 SBCA) wrapped up their conference season with a second place finish. They finished behind undefeated Clermont Northeastern. The season has already been very successful so far for the youthful Lady Broncos. They had won just 14 combined games the previous two years. But they feel like they are playing well now and look to finish strong in the tournament. Outside of a loss to CNE on April 23, the Lady Broncos have not lost a game since the first week of the season in late March. “This is the time of the year you want to be playing well,” Wallace said. “We’re playing really well.”

Rockets: Win SHL Division II CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Carraher was going pitch for pitch with Peters until the seventh. In a big spot for a freshman, Barber stepped up with a sharp single to left to lead off in the final inning. He was advanced to second on a sac bunt from senior E.J. Aubry before Smucker came to the plate. There didn’t seem to be much doubt that when the senior stepped into the box that he would get the big hit. He wasted no time as he calmly laced a liner to left field near the line to score Barber and secure the revenge win. “I felt good things were going to come from that. Being a senior, he’s been there. He plays a lot of baseball. He may be going to the next level and playing collegiately,” Carlier said. “I felt confident. I liked what I saw that last inning.” Though the win put them at just 13-9 overall, it pushed their conference record to 11-1. The overall record is deceiving because the Rockets have challenged themselves out of league against some of the best city schools in Madeira -the No. 2 team in the city in Divisions II-IV -- and Cincinnati Christian as well as tough, and bigger, Southern Buckeye Conference schools Clermont Northeastern, Batavia and Blanchester. “They’re a lot more competitive, better programs,” Carlier said. “I’m not dogging our SHL but it seems like they have, especially when you play Division II (and) Division III schools rather than Division IV, the competition is just much better. “I think it prepares us for more situations just like playing against Whiteoak.”

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BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press With a team that relies mostly on freshman and sophomores, Fayetteville softball coach Carmen Carson has looked for one thing as the Lady Rockets have continued through what has become quite a good season -- consistency. Just days away from beginning tournament play, Carson believes the youthful Lady Rockets are beginning to find the consistency she has looked for. Starting with a win over West Union on April 24, the Lady Rockets began a stretch of five wins in six days that showed Carson the confident play she hoped to see at this point in the season. And it seemed to carry over to Wednesday night when the Lady Rockets picked up their 18th win of the season by rolling over visiting New Richmond 151 in five innings. “I noticed a huge difference after, well, this (past) Saturday I noticed because, like I said, we played five games in a row and the girls have been playing the same position, they’ve been in the same order in the batting lineup,” Carson said after the win over the Lady Lions. “So they’re comfortable (and) they know what to expect. They know how to do to their job. They’re trained for it. “Each game that we had last week -- Tuesday then Wednesday they were a little better, Thursday they were stronger, Friday (and) Saturday they came and played Blanchester and it was just solid. You couldn’t tell there was a freshman or sophomore on the field.” The Lady Rockets continued that solid play on Wednesday as they wasted no time jumping on top of the Lady Lions. A Claire Carson run-scoring single got the Lady Rockets on the board in the

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Whitney Boothby delivers a pitch during Fayetteville’s win over New Richmond on Wednesday night.

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McKenna Hammons squares up a pitch during the Lady Broncos win over New Richmond on Wednesday night.

first inning and jump started an offense the Lady Lions couldn’t slow down. Though the Lady Rockets ran into a double play to end the first with the score 2-0 in their favor, they broke it open in the second. Kaitlyn Feck’s sharp ground ball off the Lady Lions second baseman’s glove scored two runs before Tori Huber’s bunt scored another. A two run

double from Claire Carson and a run-scoring ground out from Whitney Boothby helped Fayetteville take an 8-0 lead after two. It was a solid offensive performance for the Lady Rockets all around as Huber, Claire Carson and Boothby would all add additional run-scoring hits in the third to put the 15 runs on the board. “We did have some big

hits. We’ve been getting some big hits from Whitney and Claire...all through the lineup actually,” Carson said. “(And we) got to practice some short game.” It was more than enough run support for Boothby. The sophomore pitcher -who has been solid all year in the circle for the Lady Rockets -- threw a one hitter in the win. She struck out four New Richmond batters. “She pitched well,” Carson said. “She had good control.” Despite the strong offensive and pitching performances, the one area that Carson was most pleased about after the game was the Lady Rockets defense behind Boothby. With defense being one of her keys before the season for the Lady Rockets, Carson was most pleased to see that that her team was, again, able to find that consistency she’s been looking for in the field. “We played pretty tight defense, which is all I can ask,” Carson said. “I like it when the other team puts the ball in play and we can work on our fielding skills. That’s what we did so it worked out.” Though the Lady Rockets improved to 18-2 overall -they’ve already clinched second in the Southern Hills League Division II with a 10-2 record with a game left -- Carson still sees some room for improvement. But that isn’t to say she is quite pleased with what her team has accomplished so far as evidenced by her how pleased she was with their play last week. “We have been solid, I’ll say that,” Carson said. “I feel that there’s room for improvement in every aspect - hitting, pitching (and) defense. But we’ve made tremendous growth. And we’ve been solid. That’s what I was hoping for. We had a lot of youth and they came around.”

The Press Box SECTIONALS Baseball 5/7 Georgetown at Madeira Ripley at Batavia 5/8 Western Brown at Turpin 5/9 Fayetteville vs Riverview East Eastern vs North Adams Georgetown (If they win) at Mariemont/North College Hill winner Ripley (If they win) vs Clark Montessori/Summit County Day winner 5/10 Western Brown (If they win) at Lakota East 5/11 Fayetteville vs Ripley (Make-up) 5/12 Eastern (If they win) at Piketon Softball 5/7 Ripley at Purcell Marian

Georgetown at Reading Fayetteville vs St. Bernard 5/8 Western Brown vs Norwood 5/9 Ripley (If they win) vs CNE/Roger Bacon winner Georgetown (If they win) vs Madeira Fayetteville (If they win) vs Felicity/Mariemont winner 5/10 Western Brown (If they win) vs Bethel-Tate 5/11 Eastern vs Huntington/Paint Valley winner Fayetteville vs Ripley (Make-up) Track and Field 5/8 Western Brown, Georgetown at SBC Meet at Bethel-Tate 5/9 Western Brown, Georgetown at SBC Meet at Bethel-Tate

Send your sports news and press releases to Sports Editor Andrew Wyder at AndrewWyder@gmail.com

Western Brown Youth Football & Cheerleading 2012 Sign Ups Saturday, May 12 @ Mt. Orab Library 9am-12noon

Wed., May 18

Sunday, May 22

@ Mt. Orab Library 4pm-8pm

@ Mt. Orab Library 6pm-8pm

Fees for the 2012 Season: Football - $30.00 Registration* & $65.00 Equipment Rental Cheer Leading - $25.00 Registration* & a $60.00 uniform must be paid at registration, cost of cheer uniform (still to be determined) will be due at a later date. All football players must be present at the time of sign ups, so they can be properly fitted for equipment. Any Parent, who pre-registered a Player for 2012, must bring that player(s) to a sign up for equipment fitting. A copy of birth certificate is needed. All game jerseys used in the 2011 season should be present at sign up for fit/wear inspection. All new players to WBYFC must purchase a game jersey. No registration forms will be accepted without payment.

For more info: www.wbyfc.net Changes are taking place! We need adult involvement. Check us out! Get involved & make a difference!!! * non-refundable

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Western Brown senior thrower Mack Tudor.

cus season while participating in the best, most competitive meets in southwestern Ohio. His three most memorable meets this year were the Western Brown Invitational where he tossed a 192 ft., 9 in. to become the best thrower in Cincinnati history, a win at Centerville’s Somerlot Classic picking up two Olympian autographed jerseys and his record setting performance at Wayne. Tudor’s throw continued his status as the number one ranked thrower in Ohio and currently ranks him third in the nation, accord-

ing to milesplit.com. He will return to the Mason district this year to hopefully claim his third consecutive district discus title and the sixth consecutive district discus title won by Western Brown High School. “I went to Wayne to win the event,” Tudor said. “After my first throw I knew it was going to be a big night. I’ve been training hard and, while I get the credit, there is a really a long list of coaching to be thankful for but most importantly head coach Sexton for putting the right tools together for me.”

Two boating classes offered Two new boating classes are being offered this summer through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Watercraft. The first class is a newly developed power boating basics course, providing novice and inexperienced boaters with the basic skills needed to properly and safely operate a power boat. The eight-hour, interactive skills course is open to the public and will be offered through September at multiple locations statewide beginning May 20 at the Division’s Alum Creek area office in Delaware County. The power boating skills course will include: * Proper on/off trailer launching and retrieval of a boat at a boat launch ramp; * On-water approach and

departure from a dock procedures; * Man overboard drill, how to rescue a person in the water; * Mooring and knottying techniques; * Proper anchoring procedures; and * On-water power boat operating basics. The second class offered by the Division of Watercraft is a Close Quarters Boat Handling Course. This course is designed to teach boat operators how to effectively and safely operate their powerboats in close quarter environments such as around docking piers and marinas. The course is adapted from a similar program utilized by professional boat operators including state, local and federal marine of-

ficers. While not a certification program, the Division’s course is intended to improve the basic boat handling skills needed for safe operations in small onwater areas, especially those associated with fixed objects and other watercraft. Class size for these courses is limited. The training cost for each class is $47. Participants must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and be able to show proof that they have completed a boater safety education course approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. For more information on either course and to register for a class, visit www.ohiodnr.com/watercraft/.

Cold temperatures don’t deter racers at Moler Raceway Park BY Mike Goins Contributor Despite cold temperatures last Friday night, there was some great racing at Moler Raceway Park for the fifth straight week. The Mt. Orab Ford Late Models Division had Chad Stapleton and Chad Oberson on the front row, and at the drop of the green flag, Stapleton was out front. Points leader Duane Chamberlain was on his bumper. The longer the race went green, however, the more of a lead Stapleton would get. At the end of the 25 lap affair it was Stapleton claiming his second feature of the season in his Bowman Dodge, Skeletor Core, Roger’s Bar, Rocket Chassis machine. Chamberlain would come home second with Barry Doss, Mike Meyers and Oberson rounding out the top five. A strong field of cars were on hand in the Holman Motors Chevettes division as they were prepping for next week’s Hillbilly National Event, that pays $1,000 to the winner. The feature event saw heat race winners Rusty Yarger and Miles Tarvin on the front row coming to the green flag. Yarger would lead the first two laps but Tarvin would make the pass and move on to take his third win of the season in his Carrington Farm Service, Brown County Pork Producers, Lykins Oil sponsored machine. Derrick Davis would pass Yarger at the halfway point and claim second spot while Yarger held on for third place over Jeff Watson and Josh Francis. Three heat races started the night off in the Holman

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Devin Gilpin won his fifth straight race at Moler Raceway Park last Friday night.

Motors Modified Division to determine which of the 26 cars would start the Amain event. Devin Gilpin would start his drive for five straight wins by claiming victory in heat race number one. Heat two had it was Maysville’s Jeremie Bretz taking the win over Goshen’s Dustin Webber while in heat race three had Matt Hamilton taking the win over a hard charging Joe Godsey. Bethel’s Larry Pickelheimer Jr. took the B-Main event over Batavia’s Davis. The feature event looked like it might be more of the same as Gilpin jumped out to the top spot but it was no easy race as near the midpoint Gilpin would encounter traffic and Bretz would drive past him to briefly take the lead. By lap 16, though, Gilpin would drive back past and retake the lead for good in his Impressive Racecar, Dasco Race Supply, Mike Shell Racing Engines sponsored machine. ‘Kid Dasco’ would claim his fifth feature win of the season at MRP and ninth win overall. As they came to the checkered flag Bretz and Joe Godsey would get tan-

gled up as Bretz would make contact with his tire on the inside of turn number four, ending his race just shy of the start/finish line. Godsey would claim second position over Matt Hamilton, Jimmy Lennex Jr. and Kincaid. Finally, in the Crazy Compacts Division, it was a Michael Skeens kind of night as the driver from Washington Court House would win everything possible. Starting off the night Skeens would claim the 12 lap make-up feature from April 20. He would follow that with wins in his eight lap heat race and the regularly scheduled 15 lap feature event. Jerry Gibson III would claim second in both feature events. Meanwhile, Rodney Foltz, Chris Sawyer and Stephanie Butler would round out the top five in the make-up feature with Nate Blanton, Butler and Misty Moore rounding out the top five in the regular feature event. On May 4th MRP will be hosting the Holman Motors Hillbilly Nationals Night with Chevettes running for $1,000 to Win.

It certainly seems that Western Brown boys basketball player Justin Nickell’s talents weren’t limited to the hardwood. The senior guard -- who was named as the Southern Buckeye ConferenceAmerican Division Player of the Year -- is also quite talented in the classroom. Nickell was recently honored for his performance in the classroom by the Ohio High Basketball Coaches Association. He was selected to the Division I Academic AllOhio team by the OHSBCA thanks to his 3.96 grade point average. He was one of just 10 players from the state in Division I to be selected for the honor. In addition to being named SBC-A Player of the Year, Nickell helped the Broncos to a 17-4 season that included an undefeated 10-0 run through the SBCA on their way to a conference title.

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Western Brown High School boys track coach Chad Sexton proudly reports that his senior throwing star Mack Tudor set the Ohio High School’s alltime discus record at the Huber Heights Wayne Invitational on April 26, 2012 with a throw of 206 ft., 4 in. The throw was the best in the state’s history in any division. The record was verified by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) on Monday, April 30. Tudor surpassed the longest running Ohio Division I track record. It had stood since 1987. The past record of 204 ft., 5 in. was set by Charles Moye Jr., of Akron Ellet. Sexton stated that Mack Tudor has been blessed with talent, and combined with a strong work ethic, that came together to set the new state record. Not only did Tudor have one great throw that night but a series of great throws with three of those going at 196 feet or better. Tudor has thrown his way to an undefeated dis-

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Western Brown senior guard Justin Nickell -- here playing defense against Eastern in the Brown County Tournament -- was recently named to the Academic All-Ohio team.

Creature Feature Canine Parvovirus Infection Since All Creatures has seen a bunch of parvo cases in last week, I thought would offer an update on parvovirus and how to prevent it. What is Canine Parvo? Canine parvovirus (CPV) infection is a relatively new disease that struck the canine population in 1978. Because of the severity of the disease and its rapid spread through the canine population, CPV has aroused a great deal of public interest. The virus that causes it is very similar to feline distemper, and the two diseases are almost identical. Therefore, it has been speculated that the canine virus is a mutation of the feline virus. However, that has never been proven. How does a dog get it? The causative agent of CPV disease, as the name infers, is a virus. The main source of the virus is the feces of infected dogs. The stool of an infected dog can have a high concentration of viral particles. Susceptible animals become infected by ingesting the virus. Subsequently, the virus is carried to the intestine where it invades the intestinal wall and causes inflammation. Unlike most other viruses, CPV is stable in the environment and is resistant to the effects of heat, detergents, and alcohol. CPV has been recovered from dog feces even after three months at room temperature. Due to its stability, the virus is easily transmitted via the hair or feet of infected dogs, contaminated shoes, clothes, and other objects. Direct contact between dogs is not required to spread the virus. Dogs that become infected with the virus and show clinical signs will usually become ill within 7-10 days of the initial infection. How does this disease affect the dog? The clinical manifestations of CPV disease are somewhat variable, but generally take the form of severe vomiting and diarrhea. The diarrhea may or may not contain blood. Additionally, affected dogs often exhibit a lack of appetite, depression, and fever. It is important to note that many dogs may not show every clinical sign, but vomiting and diarrhea are the most common signs; vomiting usually begins first. Parvo may affect dogs of all ages, but is most common in dogs less than one year of age. Young puppies less than five months of age are often the most severely affected and the most difficult to treat. How is it diagnosed? The clinical signs of CPV infection can mimic other diseases causing vomiting and diarrhea; consequently, the diagnosis of CPV is often a challenge for the veterinarian. The positive confirmation of CPV infection requires the demonstration of the virus in the stool or the detection of anti-CPV antibodies in the blood serum. Occasionally, a dog will have parvovirus but test negative for virus in the stool; fortunately, this is not a common occurrence.

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A tentative diagnosis is often based on the presence of a reduced white blood cell count (leukopenia). If further confirmation is needed, stool or blood can be submitted to a veterinary laboratory for the other tests. The absence of a leukopenia does not always mean that the dog cannot have CPV infection. Some dogs that become clinically ill may not necessarily be leukopenic. Can it be treated successfully? There is no treatment to kill the virus once it infects the dog. However, the virus does not directly cause death; rather, it causes loss of the lining of the intestinal tract. This results in severe dehydration, electrolyte (sodium and potassium) imbalances, and infection in the bloodstream (septicemia). When the bacteria that normally live in the intestinal tract are able to get into the blood stream, it becomes more likely that the animal will die. The first step in treatment is to correct dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. This requires the administration of intravenous fluids containing electrolytes. Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are given to prevent or control septicemia. Antispasmodic drugs are used to inhibit the diarrhea and vomiting that perpetuate the problems. What is the survival rate? Most dogs with CPV infection recover if aggressive treatment is used and if therapy is begun before severe septicemia and dehydration occur. For reasons not fully understood, some

breeds, notably the Rottweiler, have a much higher fatality rate than other breeds. Can it be prevented? The best method of protecting your dog against CPV infection is proper vaccination. Puppies receive a parvo vaccination as part of their multiple-agent vaccine given at 8, 12, and 16 weeks of age. In some situations, veterinarians will give vaccine on two week intervals and an additional booster at 18 to 20 weeks of age. After the puppy series of vaccinations, all dogs should be boostered at least once a year. Dogs in high exposure situations (i.e., kennels, dog shows, field trials, etc.) may be better protected with a booster every six months. Pregnant bitches should be boostered within two weeks of whelping in order to transfer protective antibodies to the puppies. The final decision about a proper vaccination schedule should be made by your veterinarian. Is there a way to kill the virus in the environment? The stability of the CPV in the environment makes it important to properly disinfect contaminated areas. This is best accomplished by cleaning food bowls, water bowls, and other contaminated items with a solution of one-half cup of chlorine bleach in a gallon of water (33 ml in 1liter of water). It is important that chlorine bleach be used because most "virucidal" disinfectants will not kill the canine parvovirus. Does parvovirus pose a health risk for me? How about for my cats? It is important to note that at the present time, there is no evidence to indicate that CPV is transmissible to cats or humans. Dr. Dan Meakin is the owner of All Creatures Animal Hospital, 1894 Ohio Pike in Amelia. Call (513) 797-PETS.

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In 1953, Dorothy Sutherland of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare sent a proposal to President Dwight D. Eisenhower asking him to proclaim a “Nurse Day” to recognize the contributions that nurses make to healthcare. The day was originally to coincide with the 100th anniversary in October 1954 of Florence Nightingale’s service in the Crimea . International recognition started in 1974 with the initiation of “International Nurse’s Day” to be celebrated on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, founder of nursing as a modern profession. In 1982, May 6 was officially designated as the national recognition day for nurses. This day of observance was expanded to a week in 1990 by the American Nurse’s Association to incorporate both the national and international celebrations. The theme for this year is “Nurses: Advocating, Leading, Caring”. During this week, nurses at Southwest Regional Medical Center will be honored

with various special events such as a Nurse’s Day Breakfast, chances to win raffle items donated by area merchants and vendors, and a video showcasing SWRHC nurses. We will be bringing the week to a close on Friday, May 11 with a hospital wide cake and punch reception during lunchtime in honor of Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Traditionally, the week is devoted to highlighting the many ways in which nurses, the largest health care profession, are working to improve health care. At Southwest Regional Medical Center, our nurses participate in several healthcare initiatives involving patient safety and quality assurance. Most recently, we have instituted patient rounding and follow up calls to patients who have been discharged from our facility. From bedside nursing in hospitals to research institutions, state legislatures, and congress, the nursing profession is meeting and expanding the health care needs of American society. Nurse’s Week is a yearly nationwide celebration of these important accomplishments.

Sardinia Eagle Alumni to hold 100th reunion Sardinia Alumni will be celebrating the 100th reunion of the Sardinia High School Alumni. The Sardinia Eagle Alumni will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 5 p.m. in the Sardinia Elementary School. If you did not receive an invitation and wish to attend you can call President Dale Ernst (937) 446-2314, Vice President Walter Kress

(937) 446-2852, Secretary Ann Yochum (937) 4462868. Dinner is $12.00 and $2.00 dues. All reservations must be made before May 18, 2012. If you have pictures of the Sardinia High School years and wish to share them with the alumni send copies (do not send originals) to any of the officers above.

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Successful hunt during opening week Troy Conley and soon to be 4 year old grandson Jackson Baker are pictured above with the turkey that Conley got during opening week of Turkey Season.

Cruise-In Literacy Council announces set for plans for 2012 adult spelling bee May 13 The Literacy Council of against challenging compe- businesses to provide sponClermont and Brown Counties (Literacy Council) announced today plans for its annual Adult Spelling Bee,celebrating the 20th anniversary of one of its major fund-raisers. As many as twenty teams, comprised of three adult spellers, will gather on Friday, June 15, 2012 in the newly-renovated cafeteria of Live Oaks Career Development Campus, 5956 Buckwheat Road in Milford to test their skills

tition. Doors will open at the site at 11 a.m.; the Bee will begin promptly at noon. Prior to the start of the Bee, volunteers will serve a complimentary lunch of pizza, soft drinks and desserts, all donated by individuals and local businesses. Guests can also bid on tempting items in the silent auction. A team sponsorship fee for the Bee is $300. The Literacy Council also encourages individuals and

sorships for the event at various levels: Gold, $1,500, Silver, $1,000 or Bronze, $500. Other donations of any amount will help fund its efforts to combat illiteracy throughout the year. Imaginative spellers may don colorful costumes to represent the organizations they represent. Teams that place first, second and third will receive medals as well as prizes, contributed by local businesses.

Old Fashioned Memorial Day Ice Cream Supper in Decatur Plans are being made for Decatur’s Old Fashioned Memorial Day Ice Cream Supper in the Decatur Park. Serving is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 28. Ice cream flavors will include: chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, lemon, pineapple, banana, peach and cookies and cream along with a variety of sandwiches, cakes, peanut bars

and refreshments. Decatur has hosted the Memorial Day Ice Cream Supper for well over a century. This event is being sponsored by the Byrd Township School Preservation Committee with proceeds going to preserve and maintain the Decatur Community Center. The public is invited. The Decatur Park is located on State Route 125.

Ohio FSA and RMA streamlines common acreage reporting dates Steve Maurer, the Ohio Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director, would like to announce that FSA and the Risk Management Agency (RMA) have established common acreage reporting dates for producers participating in FSA and RMA programs. “For Ohio producers, this means the number of acreage reporting dates will decrease from five to four, stated Maurer.” Beginning in 2012 burley tobacco, spring cabbage (planted 3/15-5/31), corn, grain sorghum, hybrid corn seed, spring oats, popcorn, potatoes, soybeans, sugar beets, tomatoes, and all other crops not listed elsewhere will have a July 15 acreage reporting date. Summer cabbage (planted 6/01-7/20) will have an August 15 acreage reporting date. Beginning in 2013 January 15 will be the acreage reporting date for apples and

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Church to hold revival Bethel Shiloh Church of God will be holding Revival Services with Evangelist Alva Robinson on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 25 - 27 nightly at 7 p.m., Sunday morning will be at 11 a.m. under the direction of Pastor John Neal. Rev. Robinson is an anointed southern preacher from Barbersville, Ky. The church is located at 2271 Oakland Locust Ridge Road, Bethel. For more information call 513-317-2253.

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Annual Green Camp to be held The Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), in collaboration with Adams Brown Recycling and Rumpke, are pleased to announce our second Green Camp. Campers will learn about many environmental topics including solid waste management, recycling, water pollution, wildlife habitat, and more. The program will include tours of the Rumpke landfill and Adams Brown Recycling center. Campers will also have the opportunity to explore White Oak Creek and understand how we monitor the health of the watershed. This FREE day camp is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. the mornings of June 19 and 20; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 21. This event is open to students that are finishing the fourth or fifth grades. Each day, campers will meet at the Rumpke facility in Georgetown before beginning tours and activities. Pre-registration is required. If you have questions or would like a registration packet, please call the Brown County SWCD office at (937) 378-4424. Registration closes at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 31.

grapes. December 15 will be the acreage reporting date for fall barley, fall wheat, and any other fall-seeded small grains. "These common dates between FSA and RMA will reduce some of the reporting burden on producers and allow USDA agencies to share similar data. This change does not reduce or modify the programs or services that RMA or FSA provides, but will enable most crop insurance agents and FSA County office staff to collect information in a more uniform and efficient manner, stated Maurer.” For more information on the common acreage repo

Beginning Thursday, May 10 free dinners will be served in the Decatur Park on State Route 125. Meals will be served from 6 - 8 p.m. every Thursday. Dinner In The Park is sponsored by the “We Can Help Food Bank” and members of the community.

PERI Chapter 69 to meet PERI Chapter 69 will meet Wednesday, May 9 at 9:30 a.m. at the Ohio Veteran's Home. Our guest speaker will be Rob Wilson from the Communications Center. All state and county members are invited to attend. For information call (937) 378-3641.

There will be a Cruise-in on Sunday, May 13, 2012 2 - 5 p.m. at Big Boys Toys located at 1220 US Highway 52 Aberdeen, Oh. Food will be served. There will be dash plaques for the first 40 cars and a DJ "Just for Fun". This event is sponsored by Big Boys Toys.

Yard sale supports Aberdeen Hometown Christmas Aberdeen Festival committee will be sponsoring a giant yard sale on Saturday May 12, 2012 from 9 a.m. until ?. It will be held next to Big Boy Toys (1220 US Hwy 52 Aberdeen, Ohio.) Everything Cheap! Food will also be served all proceeds will go to Aberdeen Hometown Christmas. The Aberdeen Festival committee puts on the Hometown Christmas for all the children in the surrounding areas! Please come out and visit us to show your support!

Hamersville PTO Flower sale set The annual Hamersville PTO Flower Sale will be held Monday, May 7 through Friday, May 11. It will be held in the small gym as usual. We will open at 9 a.m. and close at 3:30 p.m. We will be open the evening of Tuesday, May 8 from 6:30 p.m until the end of the Kindergarten performance. All are welcome to come throughout the day, but please park in the front parking lot. There will be a variety of flowers along with garden plants as well. We hope you come out and support the school and PTO.

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There will be a huge church yard, bake and flower sale just in time for Mother’s Day at the Living Church of Five Mile on Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. 4 p.m. This years sale will be bigger than ever before with great bargains like clothes for $1.00 a bag. In addition to clothes there will be shoes, furniture and lots more! Plus great baked goods and beautiful flowers. The church is located at 16908 U.S. 68, Mt. Orab

Allegro Dancers with the Imagination Movers Stage & TV Cast! Front: Kaleigh Miles (8), Maddy Quirk (8), Cami Reid (8) 2nd Row: Maycee Dunn (10), Madison Williams (10), Lauren Ballard (9), Beth Ballard (11) 3rd Row: Rylee Drewry (13), Sarah Leto (13), Jessie Santorelli (15).

Local dancers share stage in Disney Show at Aronoff Students from Allegro Dance Arts, located on the eastside of Cincinnati and also in Mt. Orab were honored to share the stage with Disney’s Imagination Movers on April 19 at the Aronoff Center downtown. Allegro was the only studio in the greater Cincinnati area to participate in the show. "This was a great opportunity to work with such a nice group of guys!" said Lisa Santorelli, Allegro instructor and mom of Jessie (15). There were 10 dancers from Allegro, ages 8-15, and they performed 3 numbers with

the “Movers” in both the 4pm and 7pm shows. Allegro has been in business for over 20 years in the Anderson Township and Union Township areas, as well as Mt. Orab for 9 years. All of these dancers have been with the studio for 5 or more years. The dancers had only 3 weeks to prepare for the shows. Instructor Louise Reid learned the dances from a YouTube video provided by the Movers and taught the girls in extra rehearsals. “After all the debate on Rylee missing school for this perform-

ance, I'm so glad I let her attend. What a great group of appreciative performers! The guys took the time to personally talk to the girls and multiple pictures were taken outside of the meet and greet/photo op and to take the time to personally thank the parents for coming and allowing the girls to perform was quite impressive.” Rhonda Drewry, mom of Rylee (13) of Williamsburg. More information on Allegro can be obtained at our website: AllegroDanceArts.webs.com or by calling 513-528-5578.

There will be a Sock Hop on Saturday, May 19 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the American Legion Post 180 located at 1001 S. Main Street, Georgetown. Music will be provided by Double Vision. There will be door prizes and raffles, setups provided. Cost is $8.00 person, $15.00 couple. Proceeds go to sponsor Legion and Auxiliary local veterans benefit programs.

BCBDD to meet The Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities will hold an ethics committee meeting, and regular scheduled board meeting on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. These meetings will be held at the Habilitation Center, 9116 Hamer Road, Georgetown. The public is invited.

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Schneider, Taylor to exchange vows Denny and Jackie Schneider, Hamersville, Earl Taylor, Milford, and Frances Washburn, Fayetteville announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Katie Elizabeth Schneider and John Paul Taylor. The bride to be is a 2005 graduate of Western Brown High School and the prospective groom is a 2003 graduate of Georgetown High School. The wedding will take place on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Hamersville Church of Christ. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Katie and John on their upcoming nuptials!

The Barn Busters 4-H club held their sixth meeting on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at the Rambler Center in Russellville. The meeting was called to order by our president, Natalie Wagner. The pledges were led by Grace Murrie. The roll call and secretary's report was said by Madison Jones. The treasurers report was given by Kalle Reynolds. In new business we discussed the small animal clinic that will be held on May 1 at 7:15 p.m. at the fairgrounds. May 1 is also the deadline for anyone to submit an entry for this years fair book cover contest. The first of 3 beef skill-a-thons will be held on May 6th from 1-4 at the fairgrounds. Lamb Camp is May 11 at the Clinton County fairgrounds from 6-9 p.m. Some ongoing reminders were given about upcoming dates for possession of your animals and tagins. We also discussed and voted on where we would have our annual summer outing, it was decided that we would be going to Long's Retreat this year in July. A game of tag was played after the meeting for recreation. Our next meeting will be May 6 at 4:30 p.m. at the Rambler Center in Russellville. The meeting was then adjourned.

Patrol’s Tpr. Pearcy promoted to Sergeant at the Wilmington Post Tpr. Anthony T. Pearcy was promoted to the rank of sergeant today by Colonel John Born, Patrol superintendent, during a ceremony at the Patrol’s Academy. Sgt. Pearcy will transfer from his current assignment in the Cincinnati Office of Special Operations and Investigations to serve as an assistant post commander of the Wilmington Post. Sgt. Pearcy began his Patrol career in February 2000 as a cadet dispatch at the Georgetown Post. He

began training as a member of the 136th Academy Class in September 2000. He earned his commission in March 2001 and was assigned to the Van Wert Post. Later that year, he transferred to the Batavia Post, where he earned the Ace Award for excellence in auto larceny enforcement in 2007. In 2008, he transferred to the Office of Personnel and then returned to the Batavia Post in 2009. In 2010, he transferred to his most recent assignment in the Office of Special Operations and

National Tourism week scheduled In 1983 the United States Congress passed a joint resolution designating the first full week in May as National Tourism Week. For 2012 the dates will be May 5 – 13. In July of this year Brown County will receive the economic impact tourism has on Brown County for the years of 2010 and 2011. The figures are in for the state of Ohio for the year 2010. Tourism is a 38.2 billion dollar industry, one of the largest industries in the state. Tourism sustained nearly 439,000 full-time jobs across Ohio’s 88 counties. Direct tax revenue from tourism spending generated more than $2.6 billion. 13 new sales tax dollars were generated by every one dollar Ohio spent on tourism advertising in 2010. One of the most popular tourist attractions in the country are wineries. Later this year Brown County will be home to another winery. The wineries are listed on the tourism website under attractions. A wine and artisans event is in the early stages of planning for October 2013 to be hosted in Ripley. Restoration work is being done to two of the National Historic Landmarks in Brown County. The Boyhood Home of Ulysses S. Grant furniture has been removed and taken to the Grant Schoolhouse until the restoration is complete at the end of May. Tours are still available while the site is under restoration. The John Rankin House is also in the process of having restoration done to the structure but will be open during that time. Parking lot improvements have been

made with a lane for tour buses and more parking spaces. The Rankin House now is air conditioned. The Brown County Tourism website is updated weekly. Information can be submitted to be included on the site. You will also find the Civil War articles written by Ned Lodwick on the website. The website address is www.browncountytourism.c om. For further information on tourism or events in Brown County you can call (937) 378-1970.

Investigative Services. Sgt. Pearcy earned an Associate of Arts degree in business administration from Jones International University in 2011. Sgt. Pearcy resides in Mt. Orab with his wife, Janie, and their daughter, Lydia. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety and provide professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism.

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Students visit Veterans Home Ripley Middle School FCCLA students visited the Veterans home on April 5, 2012. They Decorated their doors with Easter poems and door hangers. They gave out paper Easter Baskets they had made with candy in them to each resident along with a card. They then played card bingo with residents and supplied prizes for the winners. We will visit one more time this school year in May. We hope to get to continue this project next year. The residents as well as the students truly enjoy the interaction. Those attending in April were: Bailey Adams, Kassey Arnett, Johannah Fisher, Kacy Gilkerson, Craig Horton, Chelsea Jones, Ryan Mason, Amanda Proctor, Taylor Sandlin, Charity York, and Olivia Reese. We would also like to thank Mrs. Brenda Nie who takes the time to meet us at the Veterans Home each month to help out.

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Six students complete CNA course Southern Hills Career and Technical Center is proud to announce that six students successfully completed their adult education Nurse’s Aide class. The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) course is a certification course for nurse aide training approved by the Ohio Department of Health. After completing this course, students must pass the state certification test in order to fulfill certification requirements. The course is one hundred hours in length and includes basic nursing care skills, basic restorative services, infection control, mental health and social services needs, communication skills, safety, emergency procedures & CPR, and residents’ independence and rights. Southern Hills Adult Education offers the CNA course several times a year. The next class will begin in April. If you or someone you know is interested in a career as a CNA, please call the Adult Education Department of Southern Hills Career Center to obtain more information. (937) 378-6131 ext. 357. Front row left to right: Kara Smith, Peggy Stephens, Instructor Jackie Hansen. Back row left to right: Alexis Eagle, Michael Watson, Kevin McCormick and Tina Stivers.

SSCC Band to present May 6 spring concert The Southern State Community Band will present its annual spring concert 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6, in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium on SSCC’s Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro. The event is free of charge and open to the public. “The program will include something to suit all tastes as both the community band and jazz ensemble prepare special pieces for the concert,” said instructor Brian Siemers. Music selections to be performed by the Community Band include: “Air

Force One,” “Atlantis: The Lost Continent,” “Allegretta from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7,” “Disney Movie Magic,” “Expression,” “Follow The River,” “A Scottish Portrait” and “Storm Chasers.” The Jazz Ensemble will perform “Blue Monk,” “Round Midnight,” “Straight No Chaser” and “Thelonius Monk.” In addition to the concert performance, on display will be a special quilt in support of the Southern State Community Band. The quilt was designed by Caroline Siemers and ties together themes of music and patriot-

Register now for Head Start programs Head Start and Early Head Start registration for the 2012 – 2013 school year will take place on Wednesday, May 16 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at all Brown County Head Start Centers. Please bring Birth Certifi-

cate, Shot Record, Custody Papers (if applicable), Proof of Income, & Social Security Card (child’s). Head Start serves children 3 and up to school age. Classes run September through May.

Mt. Orab Renegades to meet May 14 The Mt. Orab Renegades 4-H meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2012. The pledges were led by Dylan Piersall, roll was called and 18 members present. In old business, enrollment dues were discussed, scrap book pages, and they signed the constitution. In new business there was discussion of the small animal clinic, lamb clinic and the township clean ups. Trevor Stacey

demonstrated how to make paper water bombs for recreation and Dylan Piersall did an inspirational speech on ‘don't let someone tell you no who does not have the power to tell you yes’. The next meeting will be held on Monday, May 14, 2012 with the Smiths and the Butterys bringing refreshments. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Mt. Orab P.T.O. Flower Sale set The Mt. Orab Elementary and Middle School P.T.O. will be sponsoring a flower sale again this year! There will be a variety of annuals, as well as hanging planters, patio planters and vegetable plants. The dates and times are as follows: Mt. Orab Elementary on May 7 - 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily; Mt. Orab Middle School on May 8 - 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Our plants are reasonably priced, ranging from 25 cents for an individual plant to $25 for a patio planter. The profits will be used to support P.T.O. activities.

ism. It was pieced by Holly Culbreath, master quilter and owner of Spice Cottage Quilts in Hillsboro, and quilted by Wendy Culbreath. The retail value of the quilt is $500. Raffle tickets will be available during the May 6 concert and the raffle will be held in early July. The Southern State Community Band is open to students at the college as well as community members who enjoy making music. For more information about participating in the band, please contact Siemers at 1800-628-7722, ext. 2634, or bsiemers@sscc.edu.

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Eastern student-athletes attend leadership conference The OHSAA Foundation held a student leadership conference on March 27, 2012 at Wright State University and, among the student-athletes in attendance from all around the state, were three Eastern High School student-athletes. In attendance from Eastern were Layne Pickerill, Paige Inlow and Jacob Long. The student-athletes were presented with material and break-out sessions that focused on leadership skills, role modeling, making choices, respect, citizenship, service and much more. The entire conference was facilitated by Harvey Alston. Other guests included Tim Flannery from the National Federation of High Schools and Dr. Mike Thompson as well as several current and former Division I college athletes. Overall, the student-athletes were introduced to the skills necessary to be a positive leader in their world of high school athletics. Pictured above, l-r: Layne Pickerill, Paige Inlow and Jacob Long.

Children need to be signed up as soon as possible. Head Start classrooms, bus routes and home base will be determined during the summer. Transportation is provided for Head Start center base and Home Base Clusters when possible. Early Head Start -- serves prenatal children and up to age 3 in a Home Base Setting….Visits are Year Round. If you have a child with special needs, we can work together to ensure that your child receives any services he/she may qualify for. Families must meet income guidelines and there is no cost to parents. For more information or questions call: Head Start at 1-800-5537393 ext. 245 Early Head Start at 1-877582-2140

First Aid class to be held A First Aid class will be offered at Southern Hills Career Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown, on Thursday, May 10, 2012. This course will begin at 6 p.m. and last approximately four hours depending on the number of students enrolled. To register call Southern Hills Adult Education at (937) 378-6131, ext. 357. Class space is limited; register soon to ensure your place in the class.

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Ohio Therapeutic Horsemanship’s Outdoor Family Day will be held on Saturday, May 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. (rain date May 12) at Cherry Ridge Farms, 4158 Vinegar Hill Road, Georgetown. This event is for children with a need for service and their families and is free RSVP. Online registration form at www.cherryridgefarms.org. Musical Drama Performance of “Dead Serious...About Life” by

COURT NEWS Property Sales Nicole Calderone and Daryl McDaniel to Daryl McDaniel, 8.99 acres of land in Clark Township, filed 4/23/2012 Charles W. South to Charles W. and Pamela L. South, .39 acres of land in Clark Township, filed 4/25,2012 Dennis J. and Linda L. Neubauer to Robert J. and Beverly J. Prenatt, In-Lot 650 and In-Lot 3535 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Township, filed 4/24/2012, $63,800 Chris and Amanda Bailey and BAC Home Loans Servicing LP to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 1 acre of land, Lot 13 in Green Township, filed 4/23/2012 Andrew I. and Audrey D. Keaton and Michael Miller to GM Miller Real Estate LLC, .19 acres of land in Mt. Orab, filed 4/23/2012 Michael D. Gast to Ripley Federal Savings Bank, 6.57 acres of land in Huntington Township, filed 4/20/2012, $26,000 Darrell miller to Mike Miller, .59 acres of land in Aberdeen, Huntington Township, filed 4/25/2012 Thomas R. Simbro to Rhonda Shipley and Tim Simbro, Lot 824 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Township, filed 4/24/2012 Wells Fargo Bank NA and James Kacer to Charles R. and Darlene J. Porter, In-Lot 2047 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Township, filed 4/25/2012, $88,000 Thomas L. and Amanda K. Drott to Wells Fargo Bank NA, Lot 6 in Pin Oak Farm Sub., Jefferson Township, filed 4/25/2012 Douglas J Summers, trustee to Michael E. and Kimberly K. Eckel, 4.35 acres of land in Lewis Township, Higginsport, filed 4/23/2012, $51,000 Calvin E. and Mamie Christie to Donald halcomb and Randall Kimmick, Lot 405 and Lot 407 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Township, filed 4/24/2012, $2,500 Michael A. and Franci K. Wilson to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, 6 acres of land in Pike Township, filed 4/25/2012 Bruce Cremer to Federal National Mortgage Association, .51 acres of land in Longwood Estates Sub., Mt. Orab, filed 4/20/2012, $73,334 Carol Truesdell and HSBC Bank USA National Association to Paula Lang, .42 acres of land in Pleasant Township, filed 4/25/2012, $39,000 Elizabeth L. Bunch to Bonnie L. Sullivan, Lot 31 in Quail Trace Sub.,

Georgetown and Lot 31G in Greenspace Addition Quail Trace Sub., Pleasant Township, filed 4/23/2012, $100,000 Eileen Halcomb to Richard and Sandy Nehus, Lot 82 and Lot 83 in Northland Sub. in Georgetown, Pleasant Township, filed 4/24/2012, $50,000 James G. Sellers to George D. Watson and Julie A. Schadle, part Lot 15 in White Sub., filed 4/23/2012, $3,000 Stephanie J. Eagle to Cody Lee Eagle, In-Lot 1 in Coburn Sub., Georgetown, Pleasant Township, filed 4/25/2012, $62,000 Bean Taylor and Whitaker Mortgage to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 1.73 acres of land in Sterling Township, filed 4/20/2012 Holiday Homes, Inc. to Melissa D. Covert, Lot 11 in New Harmony Salem Estates, Sterling Township, filed 4/20/2012, $185,000 Ruth M. Frerking, trustee to Larry and Janet Werner, 1.37 acres of land in Union Township, filed 4/20/2012, $21,000 Joseph R. Dutell, Char. Kingsley and Citimortgage, Inc., to Daniel S. Hurley and Amy Roberts, Lot 27 in heritage Sub., Mt. Orab, Sterling Township, filed 4/25/2012

Marriages Erika Danielle Carson, 23, Fayetteville, photographer to marry John Cody Sawyers, 23, Fayetteville, L1 Cf trainer, filed 4/23/2012 Brandi Jo Howard, 21, Lebanon, Kroger clerk to marry Luke McCabe Mozingo, 22, Fayetteville, merchandiser, filed 4/23/2012 Brittany Nichole Kistler, 26, Russellville, hairdresser to marry Brandon Lee Walker, 29, Russellville, pro fighter, filed 4/25/2012 Shih-Wen Yu, 22, Mt. Orab, homemaker to marry Daniel N. George, 21, Mt. Orab, Walmart manager, filed 4/5/2012 Rhonda Sue Watkins, 39, Russellville, STNA to marry Randy Allen McRoberts, 42, Mt. Orab, assembler, filed 4/19/2012 Tracy Ann Calvert, 45, Georgetown, homemaker to marry Joseph R. Ernst, 37, Georgetown, tech, filed 4/20/2012 Lisa Kay Newberry, 50, Williamsburg, housewife to marry Richard T. Frey, Jr., 50, Williamsburg, finisher

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Common Pleas CIVIL CASES JPMorgan Chase Bank, National versus Beverly A. Lindsey, case #20120373, filed 4/19/2012, Action: foreclosures Lvnv Funding, LLC versus Sarah Young, case #20120374, filed 4/19/2012, Action: other civil Lvnv Funding LLC versus Cathie Poole, case #20120375, filed 4/19/2012, Action: other civil Capital One Bank (USA) NA versus Jena Rosenzweig, case #20120376, filed 4/19/2012, Action: other civil Sfg Reo, LLC versus Brian Ward, case #20120377, filed 4/19/2012, Action: other civil Fifth Third Mortgage Company versus Archie L. Gullett, Jr., case #20120378, filed 4/19/2012, Action: foreclosures Wells Fargo Bank NA versus Starling L. Helton, case #20120379, filed 4/20/2012, Action: foreclosures Robert Appelman versus Steven Plumbing and mechanical, case #20120381, filed 4/20/2012, Action: other civil Wells Fargo Bank, NA versus Jeffrey A. McGuffey, case #20120382, filed 4/20/2012, Action: foreclosures Cach, LLC versus Ben Banfield, case #20120387, filed 4/23/2012, Action: other civil US Bank National Association versus Denise Frost, case #20120388, filed 4/23/2012, Action: foreclosures Fifth Third Mortgage Company versus Jeffrey E. Turner, Jr., case #20120389, filed 4/23/2012, Action: foreclosures Midland Funding, LLC versus Daniel Rahe, case #20120390, filed 4/24/2012, Action: other civil Discover Bank versus Louis George, case #20120391, filed 4/24/2012, Action: other civil Connie Patrick, Brown

County Treasurer versus Lori West, case #20120392, filed 4/24/2012, Action: foreclosures Fifth Third Mortgage Company versus Connie Marie Boone, case #20120393, filed 4/24/2012, Action: foreclosures Capital One Bank (USA) NA, versus Ted R. Moore, case #20120394, filed 4/25/2012, Action: other civil Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Gerald D. Holton, case #20120395, filed 4/25/2012, Action: other civil Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Chantel Graves, case #20120396, filed 4/25/2012, Action: foreclosures US Bank National Association versus Angela M. Organ, case #20120397, filed 4/25/2012, Action: foreclosures DOMESTIC CASES Frederick G. Palazzi, Mt. Orab versus Kelly Palazzi, Harrison, OH, case #20120383, filed 4/20/2012, Action: domestic violence Sharon J. Meyer, Mt. Orab versus Michelle L. Meyer, Mt. Orab, case #20120384, filed 4/20/2012, Action: domestic violence Audra M. Rudd, Hamersville versus William K. Rudd, Hamersville, case #20120385, filed 4/23/2012, Action: dissolution of marriage Keith Ange, Blanchester versus Heather Ange, Blanchester, case #20120386, filed 4/23/2012, Action: domestic violence

Probate Teresa Adkins, Mt. Orab, case #20121069, DOD 3/15/2012, filed 4/23/2012 Brian Scott Ahrens, Williamsburg, case #20121070, DOD 4/9/2012, filed 4/25/2012 James F. McCafferty, Fayetteville, case #20121072, DOD 4/23/2012, filed 4/25/2012 Michael A. Schumann, Ripley, case #20121071, DOD 4/14/2012, filed 4/25/2012

Mishpachah, Incorporated will be presented at Georgetown Elementary School on Saturday, May 5 and Sunday May 6. Performance on Saturday begins at 6 p.m. and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. For more information call (937) 378-3309 or visit www.mish-inc.com. Williamsburg Village-wide Yard Sale and United Methodist Women serving great food during the sale featuring their famous chicken sandwiches on Saturday, May 5 beginning at 10 a.m. at the church located at 330 Gay Street. Please stop by for some great food while visiting all the yard sales. Lake Lorelei Spring Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Don’t miss the Grants farm plant sale and homemade bake sale held by the Women’s Club at the clubhouse. The Women’s Club will also hold a special sale at the pavilion on Saturday. For more details call (513) 875-3851. MONDAY MAY 7 TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 7, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further information is available by calling Hope Fain at (937) 444-0404. Aberdeen Village Council will meet in regular session on Monday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. This meeting is open to the public. The LPDC (Licensure and Professional Development Commission) will meet at 4 p.m. at the Western Brown High School on Monday, May 7 at the district office. For more information call (937) 444-2433, Ext. 11197. Brown County Chamber of Commerce will hold its very special Spring Dinner on May 7 at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center. For more information call (937) 378-4784. This event will recognize recipients of the “Horizon Award,” the “Pioneer Award” and the Business Woman of the Year. Annual Flower and Plant Sale sponsored by the FFA of Western Brown is now going on. The chapter will be selling all kinds of flowers and vegetable plants over the next couple of weekends at various places throughout Mt. Orab and after school. For questions contact Doug Dyer at (937) 444-2544. TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 7, at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714. Eagle Township Trustees will meet in regular session on Monday, May 7 beginning at 7 p.m. in Fincastle. All residents of Eagle Township are encouraged to attend. TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 7, at the Ripley Church of the Nazarene, 230 North Second Street. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 7, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. This meeting is open to the public. TUESDAY, MAY 8 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. Mt. Orab Village Council will meet in regular session at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8 and this meeting is open to the public. Zumba Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127 North Point Drive in Mt. Orab at 6:30 on Tuesday, May 8. These classes are for members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members. Please call (937) 444-5230 for more information. Russellville Village Council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8. This meeting is open to the public. Byrd Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. in Decatur. on Tuesday, May 8.This is an open meeting and all residents of Byrd Township are encouraged to attend. Yoga Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127, North Point Drive, Mt. Orab at 7:30 p.m. at the center on Tuesday, May 8. Members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members are welcome. Please call (937) 444-5230 for details. Huntington Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. in Aberdeen. This meeting is open to all residents of Huntington Township. Ripley Village Council will meet in regular session beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9. This meeting is open to the public. WEDNESDAY, May 9 Wilson Sroufe Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9772 will meet on Wednesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. at the Pike Township Hall located on Rt. 774, just south of Lake Grant. The agenda will include election of officers and preparations for Memorial Day parade and service. New members are always welcome. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester will meet at 10

a.m. Wednesday, May 9, at Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union, 1540 Tri-County Highway, Winchester. Further information is available by calling Bobbi Wilson at (937) 446-4662.

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SATURDAY, May 5. Annual Plant/Flower Sale by Mt. Orab Garden Club will be held on Saturday, May 5 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The sale will be held at the Lions Club Pavilion, at the community park behind the Mt. Orab Municipal Office. All proceeds will be used specifically for Mt. Orab beautification projects. For more information on this project of the Mt. Orab Garden Club call Dan at (937) 444-7407.

Brown County Relay for Life Meetings, will be held at 6 p.m. for team captains and at 7 p.m. for committee meeting on Wednesday, May 9 at the Greystone Country Homes, model home located at 221 Hughes Blvd., in Mt. Orab. For more information on this meeting or becoming a part of the Brown County Relay for Life at (888) 227-6446. Yoga Classes will be offered by The Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (937) 444-3446. Belly Dancing Classes will be offered Wednesday, May, 9 from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m at the Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (937) 444-3446. Fayetteville Village Council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9. This is an open meeting and everyone from the village is invited to attend. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend. Sit and Stitch will meet 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, May 9, at the Sardinia Public Library, 13309 Purdy Road, Sardinia. Anyone who is a crocheter or spinner or who wants to learn, is invited to attend and bring a current project. Children are welcome. Further information is available by calling (937) 403-8481 or (513) 314-1656.

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Youth fishing tournament on May 20 Make your reservations for the May 20 youth fishing tournament, sponsored by the Southern Ohio Farmland Preservation Association. Fishing is from 4 to 7 p.m. at Silver Hook Fishing Lake on SR 125 in Decatur. Admission is still only $5. Prizes are offered for youth through age 10, ages 11 - 14, and 15 - 18 for the longest fish and the heaviest fish. May 20 is coming soon, so make reservations now. Leave a message at (937) 3791602 or email rab.cces@gmail.com by May 16. Provide the number and ages of youth to attend. The fishing was good at last year’s tournament. We hope to see old friends and new faces at this year’s event. SOFPA is a non-profit land trust which exists to help landowners set up easements to preserve farmland for future generations. Membership dues are $20 per year.

TOPS Chapter in Aberdeen will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, at the River Bend Apartments Community Room. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501.

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THURSDAY, May 10 Kick-boxing Classes will be offered on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on May 10, at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive. These classes are open to members as well as non-members. For details call 4445230.

Giant Yard Sale in Aberdeen on Saturday, May 12 beginning at 9 a.m. located next to Big Boy Toys, 1220 US Highway 52. Everything priced to sell. Food on premises, all proceeds will go to Aberdeen Hometown Christmas. This event is being sponsored by the Aberdeen Festival Committee.

Free Dinners will be served from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. every Thursday, including May 10 at the Decatur Park. Dinner in the Decatur Park is sponsored by the “We Can Help Food Bank” and members of the community.

Clothing Ministry, Phileo Ministries will be open on Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.. This event is a ministry of Tri-County Baptist Church, 110 Winchester Street in Sardinia. For more information call (937) 446-1416.

Georgetown Village Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 10. This is an open meeting and the public is invited to attend. Free Presentation on Cancer Prevention and Care, Cancer 101, sponsored by Mercy Women will be held on Thursday, May 10 at the Anderson Community Center (7850 Five Mile Road, Cincinnati) with free information booths from 5 to 6 p.m. and presentations and a question and answer session from 6 to 7 p.m. Seating is limited. Please call Karen Borchers to register at (513) 624-1260, or email ksborchers@health-partners.org. Yoga Classes will be offered at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10. These classes are open to both members and nonmembers. Call (937) 444-5230 for more information. Green Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 10 in Greenbush. All residents of Green Township are invited to attend. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab. Adams/Brown County Alzheimer's/ Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group will meet Thursday, May 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center, second floor. For more information (937) 386-3590. Union Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 10 at the library. This is an open meeting and the public is welcome to attend. FRIDAY, May 11 Free knitting and crocheting classes at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in Russellville will be held 10 a.m.-noon Friday, May 11. Anyone who would like information or a list of supplies or who wishes to register for the next group of classes may call Mary Kelch at (513) 734-2501 or (513) 543-3137. Parent’s Night Out, sponsored by West Fork Baptist Church will be held on Friday, May 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the church building, 10127 West Fork Road, Georgetown, near Wahlsburg. For more information call (937) 3783335 or Joe at (937) 217-1824. SATURDAY, May 12 Huge Church Yard Sale, Flowers and Bake Sale in Mt. Orab at The Living Church of Five Mile. This will be bigger than ever before. Sale will be on Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Clothes $1.00 a bag, shoes, furniture and more! The church is located

UPCOMING EVENTS Brown County Singing Convention will meet on Friday, May 18 at the Ashridge Christian Church, St. Rt. 62. Anyone who enjoys singing praises to the Lord are invited to attend. The singing begins at 7 p.m. If anyone has questions or needs directions please contact Larry Downing at (937) 4463259. We hope you will join us. REVIVAL at Bethel Shiloh Church of God, 2271 Oakland Locust Ridge Road in Bethel will be held on Friday and Saturday, May 25 and 26 beginning at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 27 at 11 a.m. and at 7 p.m. Evangelist Alva Robinson, Barbersville, KY, an anointed southern preacher will be speaking. For more information call (513) 317-2253. Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities will meet for an ethics committee meeting and regular meeting on Wednesday, May 16 at 4:30 p.m. at the Habilitation Center, 9116 Hamer Road in Georgetown. The public is invited to attend. Sock Hop at the American Legion Post 180 in Georgetown will be held from 8 p.m. until midnight on Saturday, May 19. Music will be provided by Double Vision. The event will include dancing, door and raffle prizes and all proceeds go to sponsor Legion’s and Auxiliary’s local Veterans benefit programs. For more information call Dianna at (937) 515-8222. Old Fashioned Memorial Day Ice Cream Supper will be held on Monday, May 28 beginning at 5 p.m. at the Decatur Community Center, located on ST.Rt. 125. At least eight flavors to choose from along with a variety of sandwiches, cakes, peanut bars and refreshments. This event is being sponsored by the Byrd Township School Preservation Committee. For details call 373-3703. 10thAnnual Brown County Support our Troops Rally will be held on Tuesday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown, 2003 Veterans Blvd. This event is cosponsored by the Ohio Veterans Home and the Brown County Commissions. For details on this event call (937) 378-2900, ext. 2702. The Gaslight Theater Players present “Murder at the Howard Johnsons” on Friday May 18, 19 and 25, 26. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are only $8 at the door. Appearing in the show are Ian Wilson, Jessica Moore and Kelly Bohl. For more information call Margie at (937) 378-9007. Murder has never been so entertaining. Cruise-in at Big Boys Toys in Aberdeen will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 13. Food will be served, dash plaques for the first 40 cars and a DJ will be at the event just for fun.

This event is sponsored by Big Boys Toys, 1220 US Highway 52. Mt. Orab Music in the Park concert series will begin on Saturday, May 19 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. and the beautiful new amphitheater in the village park. Featured entertainment will be ‘Inside Straight’ performing country, pot and classic music. This event is free to the public and all dates are pending weather. For more information contact Woody Whittington at (937) 444-2916 Brown County Diabetes Coalition Support Group will meet on Monday, May 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Georgetown methodist Church. Everyone is invited to attend and learn more about diabetes. Different topics and discussion are offered at each meeting. For more information call the Brown County Health Department at (937) 378-6892. Central Ohio Classic Country Opry will be held on Saturday, May 19 at the Clay Township Park (the old Buford School) beginning at 6 p.m. The event will feature Terri Barnett and Rich Martin. Concessions are open throughout the evening. For more information call Patricia K. Malott at (937) 288-2316. ASD Support Group of Brown County (Autism Spectrum Disorder) will meet on Tuesday, May 15 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Western Brown High School library. For more information on this meeting call Denise Holden at (937) 444-1343.

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Agape Food Pantry in Fayetteville at the United Methodist Church on Friday, May 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. The church is located at 61 East Humber Street and is for Perry Township residents only. Annual Ripley High School Alumni Dinner will be held at the RULH Elementary School auditorium on Saturday, May 26. Deadline for purchasing tickets is May 21, and no tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets are $20 per person and may be purchased at John Wood Insurance Agency in Ripley or at RULH High School during business hours. Fayetteville-Perry Community Organization will meet on the third Wednesday of each month including Wednesday, May 16, at 7 p.m. in the Fayetteville Village building. Anyone interested in Fayetteville and Perry Township issues is welcome. 117th Williamsburg Alumni Association Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, June 2, 2012 at the Williamsburg Middle/Senior High School, 500 South fifth Street in Williamsburg. Deadline for reservations is Friday, May 25, which must be made in advance. No tickets at door. For information contact Charlene Speeg at speeg_c@burgschools.org at by calling (513) 724-5544 or visit www.burgschools.org. 41st Annual Brown County Charity Horse Show will be held on June 7-9 at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Georgetown. Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley will again be the chosen charity for this event which features over 90 classes of American Saddlebreds, Hackney ponies, Morgan, Arabian, Draft and road horses. For more information on this even contact Michael Parker at (937) 444-4900. Southern Hills Tea Party meets each 4th Thursday of the month at the Ripley Library. The public is invited to attend.

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

1299786 - Hamersville - Move-in ready! Large home w/28x40 2 sty. barn/garage.Endless possibilities! Brand new hardwood flrs.in Great room. Nice eat-in kitchen. MBR suite. Brand new front & back decking & gutters plus downspouts. $72,000

WILL SELL ANY & ALL FURNISHINGS Mt. Orab Wonderful all brick story and a half home w/a full bsmt. Beautiful hardwood flrs. in kit. and BR. Hardwood under most carpets. Stone F/P, brand new ceramic backsplash and furnace. 20x16 back deck. Covered front porch. Circle Drive 3 BR 2 Ba. All conents are negotiable. $109,900

DAVID DUGAN softwoods such as cedar, redwood, cypress, pine, and fir. The bees can more easily tunnel through woods that are soft and that have a straight grain. Western species of carpenter bees often nest in oak, eucalyptus, and redwood. Carpenter bees attack structural timbers and other wood products, including fence posts, utility poles, firewood, arbors, and lawn furniture. In buildings, carpenter bees nest in bare wood near roof eaves and gables, fascia boards, porch ceilings, decks, railings, siding, shingles, shutters, and other weathered wood. These bees avoid wood that is well painted or covered with bark. The carpenter bee entrance hole in wood may not necessarily be in an exposed area. For example, the inner lip of fascia boards is a common site of attack. Nail holes, exposed saw cuts, and unpainted wood are attractive sites for the bees to start their excavations. Carpenter bees create a nuisance by excavating round entry holes in wood and depositing yellowish to brownish streaks of excrement and pollen on surfaces below entry holes. They also produce coarse sawdust from their borings. The carpenter bee gallery system is confined within the wood and hence is not visible. Carpenter bee damage to wood initially is minor, and

carpenter bees seldom cause consequential structural damage. However, their repeated colonization of the same wood can eventually cause considerable wood damage. Carpenter bees preferentially refurbish and enlarge an existing tunnel instead of boring a new one, and a gallery can extend for 10 feet if used by many carpenter bees over the years. Carpenter bees sometimes construct new tunnels near old ones, with infestations persisting for several years. This complex system of tunnels can result in extensive damage to wood. Wood replacement is necessary when the strength of structural members, posts, poles, and other wood products is reduced due to carpenter bee damage. Prevention Keep all exposed wood surfaces well painted with a polyurethane or oil-base paint to deter attack by carpenter bees. Periodically inspect painted surfaces, because the coatings will begin to deteriorate due to weathering, leaving exposed wood that the bees then can easily attack. Wood stains will not prevent damage. Consider using aluminum, asbestos, asphalt, vinyl siding, and similar non-wood materials that are not damaged by carpenter bees. Seal existing gallery entrance holes to discourage carpenter bees that are looking for potential nesting sites. For more information including insecticide treatments and other means of pest management go the factsheet at this address: http://ohioline.osu.edu/hygfact/2000/2074.html or stop by the OSU Ext. Office for a copy.

The first week done! The first week of spring turkey season is behind us now, and with all the information I have gathered from local hunters it has been slow. Now this is not because of bad weather but because of good weather that we had in March and at the first of April. During this time you could hear toms gobbling in the morning and also see them strutting in open areas with hens, this started the spring breeding season earlier than usual. Then when opening day came you didn’t hear the gobbling you are accustomed to, and didn’t see as many toms strutting for the hens. Some hunters did have success on opening day and during the first week by roosting birds the night before and getting set up the next morning before sunrise, in the hopes of the birds flying down close to them. Numbers that were reported by the ODNR for opening day this season was 2,227 this number is down from the 2011 opening day number of 2,646 with a difference of 419. But Ohio youth hunters had a good twoday season with a total number of 1,632 birds checked in. This number is up from the 2011 season number of 1,490 with an increase of 142 birds. Brown County hunters harvested a total of 55 on opening day this season with a decrease of 16 birds from last season number of 71. And Brown County youth hunters showed a decrease also with 34 birds this season reported with a decrease of 10 birds from last season number of 49. Ashtabula County reported the largest num-

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WORKING HUNTER JEFF KRESS ber of birds taken in both the youth season and opening day number with 73 in youth season and 93 on opening day. You are able to see all the numbers for each county by going to www.ohioodnr.com or wildohio.com. With about three weeks of spring turkey season to go we need to talk about safety. Make sure of your target, ID the bird, if you aren’t sure then just don’t shoot. If you see another hunter make your presence known by saying something out loud, DO NOT JUST WAVE YOUR HAND because it could be taken for the head of a turkey and someone may get excited and take a quick shot. Wear the correct colors or maybe I should say don’t wear anything that looks like a wild turkey, these colors are the same as the one’s on our flag, RED WHITE AND BLUE. And if you do get a turkey be safe when you carry it out of the field, by putting it in a hunter orange bag or pull your hunter orange flags out on your turkey vest. Another thing to watch for and check for is ticks, I have heard and found for myself these annoying little creatures are very abundant this year and can be dangerous to your health.

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1309169- Beautiful setting for this unique well built home. Wonderful open floor plan, full bsmt & wrap around porch. Absolutely Impeccable in condition! 20x12 shed, 36x24 bldg. alum.drs. on both sides of bldg. Huge garden spot. Land nicely rolls. $135,000

1301943 - Pike Twp - 3BD, 2BA. Enormous home situated on a 5+ acre tract. Newer furnace, flooring & vinyl siding. Great Eat-In Kitchen w/lots of storage. Family room w/wbfp. Beautiful vinyl flooring. Huge deck on rear. woods in the back yard. $79,900

1272942- Winchester- Solid home on public water & sewer. 3BD, 1.5BA. Brand new roof. Home has been well cared for. Att. 1 car garage is finished w/opener. 20x34, 2 car garage oversized. Nicely landscaped. $89,900

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1265584 - Mt. Orab OWNER 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

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1307706- Zoned Residential/Commercial! Located at the corner of St Rt 131 & SR 50, one minute from Fayetteville. Mins. to Blanchester, Milford, Mt. Orab. 24x60 Multi-purpose bldg. included. This home must be viewed inside & out. Picturesque location $124,500

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Carpenter Bees They look like Bumble Bees and they are flying thick around barns and sheds right now. Here is some information on these Carpenter Bees and how to deal with them. This information comes from an OSU Extension Factsheet written by Dr. Susan Jones. Carpenter bees are so named because they excavate galleries in wood to create nest sites. They do not consume wood. Rather, they feed on pollen and nectar. Carpenter bees are important pollinators of flowers and trees. Carpenter bees typically are just nuisance pests that cause cosmetic rather than structural damage to wood. Nonetheless, considerable wood damage can result from many generations of carpenter bees enlarging existing galleries in wood. Carpenter bees are solitary insects that do not form colonies. Male and female carpenter bees overwinter as adults within their old nest gallery. Adults emerge in the spring (April and early May) and mate. There is one generation per year. The males are not long lived, and the female carpenter bee prepares the nest. Gallery construction is a time- and energy-consuming process, and the female will preferentially refurbish an old nest rather than excavate a new one. When constructing a new nest, the female her strong jaws uses (mandibles) to excavate a clean-cut, round nest entrance hole on the lateral surface of wood in an exposed or unexposed location. This hole is slightly less than 1/2-inch wide, approximately the diameter of her body. She bores into the wood perpendicular to the grain for one to two inches then makes a right angle turn (~90 ) and excavates along the wood grain for four to six inches to create a gallery (tunnel). She excavates the gallery at the rate of about one inch in six days. The female bee creates a series of provisioned brood cells in the excavated gallery. The larval provision consists of a mixture of pollen and regurgitated nectar formed into a ball. The female forms a food ball at the far end of an excavated gallery, lays an egg on top of the mass, and then walls off the brood cell with a plug of chewed wood pulp. A female often creates six to 10 partitioned brood cells in a linear row in one gallery, and she dies soon thereafter. Larvae feed on the pollen/nectar food mass, which is sufficient food for them to develop to the adult stage. The life cycle (egg, larva, pupa, adult) is completed in approximately seven weeks, although developmental time may vary depending on the temperature. The new adults typically remain in their gallery for several weeks then chew through the cell partitions and venture outside in late August. They collect and store pollen in the existing galleries, but also spend much of their time just huddled together inside a gallery. These new adults hibernate in galleries because they require shelter during the winter. They then emerge the following spring. Carpenter bees nest in a wide range of softwoods and hardwoods, particularly if the wood is weathered. Eastern species of carpenter bees prefer

1290259- Mt. Orab - Excellent Investment Property! 4 bay and 4 vacuum cleaner carwash located in the heart of Mt. Orab, Brown Counties fastest growing area. One no touch bay and 3 self service all w/ heated concrete flrs. Contact Mgr. will consider staying. $300,000

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1281262- Mt. Orab - Must see inside of this home to believe! 3BD, 2BA. Totally transformed. Brand new flring, fixtures, hwh. All new drywall! Newer furnace & compact pellet stove. Gar. has it's own heating system. All on 4.17 acres. $89,900

1289196- Lake Waynoka- Simply Magnificent! 3BD, 2BA. This is a custom built Schlabach home. Open floor plan with soaring ceilings. Hardwood entry & kitchen flring. Beautiful kitchen cabinets w/crown molding. Kit. island. MBR suite w/stand up shower. Spacious laundry rm. $119,900

1289593- Sardinia - FIRST OFFERING! Custom Blt Full Brick 5 BR 3 Ba home sitting atop a gently rolling knoll. Master BR suite on the 1st flr. Newer roof, furnace and HWH. Lrg. eat-in country kitchen w/re-finished cabinets. 3 season room on rear. Stocked pond. $239,900

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

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HELP WANTED Brown County Senior Citizens Council is currently accepting applications for IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS for Direct Care Staff to oversee daily activities of our clients in Supported Living Homes. Openings include 2nd and 3rd shift. Benefit package includes paid vacations, paid holidays, sick leave, personal days and health insurance. All applicants must have High School Diploma or GED, valid Ohio Driver’s License, and insurable under agency fleet, vehicle insurance and be in good health. Apply in person at:

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PRN DENTAL HYGIENIST PRN hrs/wk Eastgate/Mt. Orab/Seaman Graduate of an ADA accredited dental hygiene school and licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist by the Ohio Board of Dental Examiners. General operator’s license in Radiology required. One year experience as a Dental Hygienist required. We offer an excellent benefit package Please visit our website at:

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COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPER help needed. Minimum 2-3 years experience, clean driving record, must be drug free. Salary based on experience. 513-678-0735.

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CAREGIVERS COMPASSIONATE, mature individuals needed to provide nonmedical care for seniors in their homes. Open availability a plus. Clermont & Brown County opportunities. 513-230-5111. CARING, DEPENDABLE person wanted to provide services for individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes. Must have acceptable background checks. Call 937-731-0053 between 8am-4pm. CNA’S NEEDED to touch the heart of those in need, in the coming seasons of giving, and all year round! We offer 12 hour shift. Call or stop by to fill out an application. 937-378-3727.

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DELI MANAGER Minium 3yrs. experience. Apply Felcity IGA 513-876-2631. DRIVER - 2yrs. experience, Class A CDL, clean driving record, able to pass a Dot Physical. Call Tony’s Trucking, 937-379-2820. DRIVERS: CDL-A Great Hometime! Regional Dry Van No-Touch. Clean MVR. Holiday/Vacation Pay! 1yr. experience required. 513-761-9600. DRIVERS: INDUSTRY Leading pay & benefits! 98% No-Touch, 50% Drop/Hook, CDL-A Solo’s or Teams 2yrs. experience, Hazmat required. 1-888-335-1719. ELDERLY MOTHER has dialysis, one person assist, hours & wages negotiable. Transportation required. 937-213-1498 Please leave message, interested parties only!

200 - HELP WANTED LOUISO TRUCKING, Inc. - $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. NOW HIRING: Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500 weekly potential. Info. 1-985-646-1700 DEPT. OH-7268

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED 1 & 2BR APARTMENTS, Williamsburg, all utilities included except electric. ASK ABOUT OUR 1BR SPECIAL! 513-724-7802. 1BR APARTMENT, Higginsport area, $375/mo., trash, sewer, water paid. Call 800-347-6657 between 10am-6pm, 937-3753801 evenings.

2BR, 1BA duplex apartment, quiet location, village of Mt. Orab, $550/mo., deposit, no pets. Senior Discount. 513-313-5553.

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2 & 3br, Equal Opportunity Housing, apply at Forest Glade Apartments, 9001 Airport Rd., Georgetown, OH, 937-378-4565. APARTMENT FOR rent - Georgetown, 1br, all utilities included, no pets, references required, $450/mo., $450/dep. 937-379-2103. BATAVIA - 2br, 1ba, $510/mo. plus deposit. 513-561-4014. FELICITY GARRISON PLACE SENIOR APARTMENTS 62 & OVER Rent Subsidized Free Utilities Secure Bldg. On-site laundry Pets allowed

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FOR RENT Apartment, nice 2br, equipped kitchen, washer/dryer hookups, cable TV available, air conditioned. Anderson State Rd. near Fayetteville, deposit & references required. No pets. $525/mo. 513-875-3223.

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GEORGETOWN - 2 & 3br apartments available for immediate occupancy. 2br, 1ba, c/a, all kitchen appliances, w/d hookup, $560/mo & util., $560/dep. 3br, 1.5ba, 1-car att. garage, c/a, all kitchen appliances, laundry room, $675/mo & util. $675/dep., 513-253-8170 or 513-616-3504.

MT. ORAB, 2br, 1ba, washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator & water, $600/mo., $700/dep. 937-444-2124, 513-218-2306 or 937-205-2934.

GREAT SPECIAL Efficiency & 1 Bedroom Energy Efficient Private Entry & Patios Quiet, Single Story Community! Ready Now Don’t Miss This Deal!!!

RN needed for Case Manager position working with older adults in Clermont County. Responsible for assessment, care planning, coordination of care and monitoring of agency customers. Candidates should be self-starters, organized and enthusiastic with strong customer service approach. Case management experience preferred, but willing to train. Send resume by May 14, 2012, to:

RIPLEY SCHOOLHOUSE Apartments, 1br units available, Move-in Rent Special, rent-$255 plus utilities, for Seniors 62 years old, disabled or handicapped. For questions call 937-392-9216 or 937-378-6603. Managed by Brown County Senior Citizens Council.

513-724-3951 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.

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SARDINIA Efficiency, $350., some utilities paid. Also, 2br House $500, 3-4br house $600, no dogs, no smoking. 513-309-4349 or 513-309-4319.

303 - HOUSES FOR RENT 2BR, 1BA in town of Georgetown, carport & MT. ORAB - 1br apart- big back yard, $550/mo. ment w/balcony at Also, 3br, 1ba, 1-car ga$525/mo. You pay NO rage, $595/mo. Call utilities. 513-739-5550. 937-444-5223.

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323 CIRCLE Drive, Ripley, Ohio, 4br, a/c, large yard, full basement, no pets, $600/mo. plus deposit. 606-407-0324.

LAKE LORELEI 3BR, HOUSE, $800/mo. plus deposit. Swim, fish or boat from your back yard. Call 513-875-3459.

3BR BRICK w/full basement, 2.5-car garage, 1-acre lot near Mt. Orab. $800/mo. plus deposit. 937-444-3966 or 937-515-5075.

HOUSE FOR rent - 3br, 2ba, washer/dryer hookup, C/A, $550/rent, $550/dep. 937-618-1043.

3BR HOUSE in Higginsport, $550/mo. plus deposit. 1-800-347-6657 between 10am-6pm or 937-375-3801 evenings.

HOUSE FOR rent Feesburg, 3br, 1ba, no pets, references required, $550/mo., $550/dep. 937-379-2103.

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MT. ORAB Village, 2/3br home on corner lot. Master bedroom w/bath, large eat-in kitchen w/appliances, ceramic tile throughout, 2.5ba, 28x40 garage, $800/mo. plus deposit. 937-444-1136 for appointment. SMALL 3BR house in Georgetown, $500/mo. plus utilities & $300/dep. 937-378-1693.

307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT FOR RENT - 2br mobile home, electric heat, $450/mo., $450/dep. 937-444-4090. SARDINIA AREA - 3br, 2ba singlewide w/10x50 add-on, $525/mo. plus deposit, must have references. 513-763-0851 or 513-703-2008.

308 - OFFICE/BUSINESS SPACE FOR RENT 4,000 SQ. ft. Commercial space for lease on Main St. in Williamsburg. Has kitchen and restrooms in basement area. Has been previously used as a church. Would be good for office space or daycare. Call 513-616-8851.

310 - WANTED TO RENT WANTED Farm ground to rent for 2012 season & beyond. Call Jeff at 937-213-3909.

400 - HOUSES FOR SALE $579/MO. APPROX. PI only. 3br on 1-beautiful acre, totally updated, move-in ready, storage shed, no money down possible. Viji Grant, Remax Advanced. 937-213-1548. 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)

401 - CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT 2BR, 1.5BA, balcony, equipped kitchen, dishwasher, washer/dryer hookup. This unit has FP & cathedral ceilings. $650/mo. plus deposit. 513-237-3692 or 513-446-7255.

402 - APT.HOUSES FOR SALE MT. ORAB - 2-family apartment, zoned commercial, $135,000, possible financing. 937-444-2689.

403 - MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE ABANDONED DOUBLEWIDE w/land, PLEASE TAKE OVER, $2,000/deposit. 888-221-4503.

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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)

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

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

600 - FURNITURE QUEEN DELUXE pillowtop mattress set w/memory foam, brand new, still in plastic, $900 value, sell $350. 937-515-6590.

608 - FARM PRODUCE SECRET GARDEN Greenhouse. One mile north of Hillsboro off St. Rt. 73. Perennials, vegetables (fifty varieties of tomatoes). 937-2054178.

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

613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES 4-BOXER PUPPIES 7wks. old, shots, wormed, dew claw & tails docked, POP, $225.00, 2-male, 2-females. 937-444-3186 or 513-628-4081.

Adorable Beagle/Lab pups Ready May 5th $25 Each 513-875-4280 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 FORD PARTS, motors, transmission. For sale, lumber from 1830’s home, oak, all parts. 937-289-1040.

804 - AUTOS WANTED

901 - SALES ANNUAL YARD Sale, 1827 Oakland Locust Ridge. We’re at the intersection of Liming Van Thompson & Oakland Locust Ridge, Mt. Orab, Fri., May 4th & Sat., May 5th, 9am-3pm. Mission style entertainment center, Singer sewing machine, TVs, dishes, household items, name brand clothes, baby girl things, furniture & many other items. Come & check us out. BIG YARD Sale/moving sale downsizing, clothes, Longaberger baskets, Silpada jewelry, quilts, 8x11 rectangle rope rug, antique table, crocks, corn sifter, craut cutter, 2-man saws, spinning wheel & yarn wheel, wooden butter barrel churn, coke cola metal cooler, large wood dough bowl & rolling pin, buggy jack, old yard tools, golf cart trailer & a lot more not mentioned. A lot of antique & collectibles we have no room for. Fri. & Sat., May 11th & 12th, 8am-? 4875 E Wildcat RD, Winchester.

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HUGE CHURCH yard sale, flower & bake sale, bigger than ever before!! Living Church of Five Mile 16908 US 68, Mt. Orab, May 12, 9am-4pm, clothes $1.00 a bag, shoes, furniture & more. HUGE FAMILY Yard Sale every Fri., Sat. & Sun. from 9am-7pm at Holly Lanes on St. Rt. 125, Amelia. Lots of items for home, clothes for kids & adults, great prices. YARD SALE - May 5th & 6th, 9am-dark, Sardinia-Buford area. Follow signs to 2854 Beltz Rd. Furniture, stereo, tools, dishes, antiques, vehicle, tires & rims & lots of misc. YARD/GARAGE SALE at 32 Senior Community off 32 at Eastwood Rd., Sat. May 26th, 9am 6pm, Nascar items, collectibles, coins, jewelry, wood crafts, afghans, children’s items, clothes, toys, changing table, assorted household items, etc. YARD SALE - May 10/11/12, 9-5pm, 3168 Wahl Rd., take Grisham off SR 125 & follow back 1 1/4mile. Tools, electric generator, household items, yard ornaments, perennials, Amish FP & lots more.

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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 1995 CAMARO Z28, 160K miles, in good condition. Black w/black leather interior. Runs great! $3,900. 937-205-4178. 2008 FORD Focus SE 4dr., auto, 34k/miles, silver/tan interior, very nice car, well maintained, $11,000. 513-325-6199. JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650

901 - SALES BIG GARAGE sale 2-family, 8am-5pm, May 11-12, Fri & Sat., 115 Beacon Hill Dr., Rain or Shine, Lots & lots of misc.

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GEORGETOWN VILLAGE - 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bath ranch on .905 acre lot was recently completely remodeled. Newer kitchen w/cherry cabinets & ceramic tile floor. Large LR w/gas fireplace. Marble window sills. Detached 3 car garage, plus a large storage building. Home has nice rear deck w/excellent landscaping possibilities. Great location on a dead end street. Asking $120,000. GEORGETOWN - Attractive vinyl ranch on .344 acre lot w/public utilities. 3 Bedrooms. 1 Bathroom. Newer carpet, fresh paint & refinished hardwood floors. New kitchen cabinets, countertop & ceramic tile floor. Also has newer HVAC, windows & roof. Blacktop drive w/convenient location. Great home for retiree or first time buyers. Asking $72,900. RIVERFRONT LOT - Between Ripley & Aberdeen. Lot has concrete pad, electric & water. Shed w/shower & commode. Holding tank. Asking $45,000. Camper on Property also for sale for additional $8,000.

GEORGETOWN VILLAGE - Exceptional vinyl ranch on wooded lot in Quail Trace Subdivision. 3 Bedrooms. 2 Bathrooms. Cathedral ceilings, hardwood & ceramic floors. Beautiful stone WBFP. Electric FA heat w/AC. All appliances stay including washer & dryer. Large wrap-around porch and rear deck. Asking $139,900. BROWN COUNTY EAST - One owner ranch in move-in condition. 3 Bedrooms. 1.5 Bathrooms. 1492 SF (Per CH). Newer kitchen cabinets & appliances stay. Forced driveway. Mature shade. Call today to see this charming home. Asking $74,900. RIVERFRONT! Outstanding redwood 2 story contemporary on 4+ acres. Lots of glass w/gorgeous river views. 3 BRs. 2 Baths. Electric HP w/AC. Fireplace. Off road setting. Fencing. 6” Walls. 23x12 Sun porch. Gazebo. Boat dock. 46x36 Pole barn w/living quarters. Lots of room, plus 36x16 carport. Storage shed. Now reduced to. $278,700.

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