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Applegate named new commissioner BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Tony Applegate will be the newest Brown County Commissioner. Applegate was elected by the Brown County Republican Central Committee on June 7 to replace the late Rick Eagan on the commission. He is expected to be appointed by the sitting Brown County Commissioners on Monday, June 11. “I guess my plans for Monday are now changed”, Applegate said. “I’m pleased to be elected and I hope to do a good job”. “We all want to see more development in the county, more commerce and more good paying jobs. Those are some of the things I’m

going to be concentrating on.” Applegate also said that drug abuse and addiction were a major issue in Brown County and that he would do what he could to work on that problem. Applegate has served on the Georgetown Village Council for 14 years and he said that his experience there should help him in the commissioners office. “I think that experience will be helpful. It’s a municipality, but some of the same issues are facing the county, just on a larger scale.” Applegate was elected following a three hour session of the GOP Central Committee. He and fellow candidates Chris Renshaw, Dale Reynolds, Jack Crout and Gary Steele were inter-

viewed individually and the committee began debating the issue after hearing from all five men. With 24 central committee members voting, 13 votes were needed to secure the appointment. Steele was eliminated after the first ballot, and Crout and Reynolds were eliminated after the second ballot. Applegate was declared the winner after going up against Renshaw on the third ballot. Applegate will serve until January of 2013 and will presumably be the GOP nominee in November to complete the last two years of Eagan’s term. The Brown County Democrats will also nominate a candidate for that seat later this month.

Strong words at Board of Elections meeting BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The Brown County Board of Elections formally accepted the resignation of Clerk Jill Shaffer on June 7. The board also voted to pay her $1945.38 in vacation, sick time and compensatory time. The board voted to advertise for candidates to fill the position, with the application deadline of 4 p.m. on July 6.

Among the qualifications are that candidates be a registered Republican, be proficient with office machines and procedures and pass a drug screening and background check. The new clerk must be a Republican to maintain the party balance of staff within the office. Assistant Director Kathy Long also informed the board that she intended to retire on July 27 as planned.

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Tony Applegate is congratulated by Brown County GOP Chairman Paul Hall after the GOP Central Committee selected him for appointment to the Brown County Commission.

Statue arrives in Georgetown

The board had asked Long to reconsider retiring until after the November election during an emergency meeting on May 30. The board decided to discuss the formal listing for Long’s position at their July 12 meeting. Long’s position also must be filled by a registered Republican, because Director Kathy Jones is a registered Democrat. CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

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Garland Renchen free on 10K bond BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Garland Renchen, the former mayor of Aberdeen, is free on ten thousand dollars bond. Renchen was indicted in Brown County Common Pleas Court in May on a Bribery charge and four counts of Interfering with Civil Rights. He had no comment on the charges following his arraignment.

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. He was a candidate for village council in Aberdeen. Last month, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s ofCONTINUED ON PAGE 18

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Garland Renchen waits in Brown County Common Pleas Court following his arraignment on Bribery and Interfering with Civil Rights Charges.

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A statue of native son Ulysses S. Grant was delivered to the Georgetown square on June 6. It was the culmination of a four year effort. Stan Purdy, President of the U.S. Grant Homestead Association, said a formal dedication of the statue would take place in a couple of months.

A Brown County Grand Jury indicted 25 people on a variety of charges on June 6. The charges are felonies unless otherwise noted. Christopher Whitney, 51, of Hudson, Indiana, faces one count of first degree Rape and one count of third degree Sexual Battery. Whitney is accused compelling his victim to submit by force or threat of force on May 6. Marshall Lee Wallace, 33 of Aberdeen, faces one count of first degree Aggravated Burglary and one count of first degree Misdemeanor Assault. Wallace is accused of entering a structure in which Thomas Magnusson was present and causing or attempting to cause harm to Magnusson. Andrew Pfeffer, 30 of Fayetteville, faces one count of first degree Illegal Cultivation of Marijuana, one count of second degree EnCONTINUED ON PAGE 18

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65 dogs to be taken away from Ripley woman 65 dogs will be removed from the home of Ruth Wilder on Scoffield Road on Monday. The Brown County Humane Society and an animal rescue group will be working together to remove the dogs and eventually find homes for them. “It’s going to be like losing my children, but I know they’ll be taken care of. I believe they can do more to help the animals now than I can. “I know I’m going to miss them, but it’s time for them to go.” Wilder said that recent health problems and medical expenses are making it difficult for her to be able to feed and take care of the dogs.

Jan Staubach of the Brown County Humane Society praised Wilder for her decision. “I know this is very hard for Ruth, but she knows she’s doing the right thing. She let us know that she couldn’t take care of the dogs anymore and asked us for our help.” Staubach said that RedRover, an animal rescue group based in Sacramento, California, will be assisting in the removal, evaluation and treatment of the dogs. “The dogs will be taken out of there, examined and designated for any necessary treatment”, Staubach said. “They will also be vaccinated and, if they are healthy enough, they will be spayed or neutered.” Staubach said the dogs

will be held for approximately ten days to be ob-

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kind to furnish us a barn for this process”, Staubach said. “They cleaned it out, added electricity and even brought in water and portable toilets for us. We wouldn’t be able to do this without CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

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BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press Back by popular demand the band “Off-R-Rockers” will be back on the stage at the Mt. Orab Music in the Park series on Saturday, June 16. The group will begin performing at 6:30 and play until 10 p.m. “We really appreciate Mt. Orab Mayor Bruce Lunsford for all the remodeling that’s been done at the park,” said coordinator of Music in the Park, Woody Whittington. “We’ve had a couple concerts already this summer with seven more scheduled every other week all summer long.

“The shows are free, family fun, and we are happy with the turn-outs we’ve had so far.” Off-R-Rockers is a Cincinnati based band that has been performing together for several decades. The band, consisting of five members, plays familiar songs that everyone enjoys singing along with, such as: • Black Magic Woman by Santana • Two Tickets to Paradise by Eddie Money • Breakdown by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers • Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress by the Hollies • Life in the Fast Lane by the Eagles

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“Off-R-Rockers” Band will perform once again at the June 16 Mt. Orab Music in the Park concert series. The show opens at 6:30 p.m. Shown from left are Randy Garrett, a Western Brown graduate and lead guitarist, Eric Davis, singer, Don Hodson, drummer, Dave Terry, lead guitarist/vocals and Chris Barthel, bass guitarist, also a Western Brown graduate.

• Saturday Night Special by Lynyrd Skynyrd • Francine by ZZ Top • Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash • Already Gone by the Eagles • Ramblin’Man by The Allman Brothers Band • Voodoo Child by Jimi Hendrix and many more. Visit the band’s website at www.off-r-rockers.com for a complete set list. “Everyone enjoyed this band last year and are looking forward to their show on June 16,” added Whittington. Also appearing during the break Saturday night will be local singer Taylor Barthel. She is a very talented entertainer and according to Whittington, should WOW the audience. Barthel will be singing “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele. She has been entertaining crowds for a couple of years. She comes by her musical talent honestly since her father Chris Barthel is the bass guitarist with the “Off-RRockers” band. “We hope everyone will come out to the park and enjoy this free show. Bring your own lawn chair and just sit back

The Farmer’s Market in Ripley, sponsored and operated by the Ripley Merchants Association had an exciting first weekend. With it still being early for a lot of fruits and vegetables, there was plenty of plants, flowers and other items to draw a large crowd on Saturday, June 2. The vendors were very pleased with the turn out and look forward to the weekends to come as their gardens produce. The Farmer’s Market in

WBHS Class of 1982 reunion

The Western Brown graduating Class of 1982 will be celebrating their 30th anniversary with a reunion and they are inviting the classes of 1981 and 1983 to join them! The reunion will take place at the Pike Township Hall on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 7 p.m. Please bring a snack and beverages. Please help us spread the word! We can’t believe its been 30 years and we know you will have fun seeing old classmates and please bring any old pictures you have that you would like to share. For more information call any of the reunion committee: Andrea Kreiner Schumann (937) 213-3323, Tammy Brown Lind (513) 404-9544, Kim Gunter Lodwick (513) 310-7011 or Sharon Wardlow Christman (513) 633-8588.

The Perry Township Trustees, Brown County; have found a cow roaming through the township. The cow has been penned up. If this is your cow please contact one of the following trustees to claim it. If the cow is not claimed by June 20, 2012 other arrangements will be made.

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Taylor Barthel and enjoy the entertainment. “We now have a split-thepot going on and all the proceeds will go to help pay for a new structure to be built at the park to house the entertainers.” Whittington said he would like for everyone who attends the show to bring at least one canned good for the local food pantry. “There’s lots of parking for everyone,” he said. “Please visit our website to learn more about upcoming concerts at www.mtorabmusicinthepark .com. Whittington may be reached at (937) 444-2916. All dates are pending weather conditions.

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Ripley, is currently open on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is located on Main Street in downtown Ripley. There is plenty of space for vendors and parking for the shoppers. Along with the market, on Saturday, July 7, there will be the first Flock Swap. This will run during the same hours as the farmers market on the first Saturday of each month. Beginning July 11, 2012 the market will be expanding to Wednesday’s from 2 to 6 p.m. allowing shoppers the convenience of 2 days per week to get fresh vegetables and fruits. Ripley is excited about the new market this year. There are a lot of other events scheduled during the time of the market. The Ripley Merchants are geared up to show all that we have to offer at our Farmer’s market and throughout the year. For more information on the Farmer’s Market and the Flock Swap call (937) 2130540.

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Taking A Trip Through Time Kibler Mill was a steam powered roller mill along the Norfork & Western Railroad on Front & Mill Streets in Mt. Orab that produced flour and livestock feeds. If you have more information about this photo or would like more information about the Brown County Historical Society please call Ned S. Lodwick at (937) 378-6334. ‘Taking a Trip Through Time’ is a feature of the Brown County Press that is supplied by our readers. If you have photos of places within Brown County that are at least 30 years old please feel free to submit them along with some information about the photo to The Brown County Press by email to bcpress@frontier.com or mail them to or drop them off at The Brown County Press 219 South High Street Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154. You will get your photo back. You can also reach us at (937) 444-3441.

Ensuring veterans get the care they need Last month, our country observed Memorial Day, a day when we take the time to remember the servicemembers who sacrificed their lives for our country. In remembering the servicemembers who paid the ultimate price for their nation, we should also express our gratitude by honoring the veterans with us today and making sure they have access to goodpaying jobs and are receiving the veterans’ benefits they’ve earned. Each year after the parades and remembrance services are over, we are faced with the sobering fact that far too many veterans return home to their communities and can’t access the benefits they’ve earned in a timely fashion. More veterans are contacting the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) to secure their benefits—since 2008, the department has seen a 48 percent increase in claims. Last year, the VA processed 1 million claims from our nation’s veterans,

SHERROD BROWN and 1.3 million new claims were submitted to VA. But too many of these claims, especially those from Ohio veterans, are backlogged. Last week, I spoke with Charles Hooker, a veteran from Southwest Ohio. Today, Mr. Hooker, like many of Ohio’s nearly 850,000 veterans, receives earned benefits for the service and sacrifices he made to keep our country safe. But after facing nearly five years of delays in dealing with the VA, Charles had to reach out to my office to cut through red tape. Right now, the VA faces a staggering backlog of nearly 900,000 disability claims – including more than 25,000 backlogged claims from Ohio. This means that veterans—many of whom are

seeking assistance to deal with service-connected injuries—are left waiting. Whether it’s mental health services, assistance getting disability benefits, educational or employment support, too many veterans face excessive delays from the VA. These delays are compounded by that the fact that too often veterans must wade through the VA application on their own. Yet, help is often available in the communities where veterans live. My new bill, the Veterans Services Outreach Act, would require the VA to notify veterans filing for claims electronically that there are those standing by who are ready to help. Specifically, the bill would require the VA to provide information about important, time-saving assistance available from VA-approved organizations including Ohio’s county-based veterans’ service commissions and veterans’ service organiza-

tions (VSOs). I’ve heard from many of these organizations – groups that have supported America’s veterans for decades – that the new electronic filing system does not inform applicants about their services, preventing veterans from getting all available help. To eliminate some common problems that create the backlog, like erroneously completed forms or incomplete documentation, veterans and VSOs can work together to correct common mistakes. It’s important that veterans get connected with these organizations early on in the process – because veterans organizations have decades of experience and can help streamline this process, cut down the backlog, and connect veterans with the support they need. These groups can provide invaluable service even beyond VA claims. Many veterans do reach out to them—but often it is after CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

Letters to the Editor Chatfield professor enjoys watching graduation Dear Editor: I had the opportunity to once again attend a graduation ceremony at Chatfield College... this year it was held in Cincinnati for the first time at a downtown church in order to accommodate our growing numbers of students at the Findley Market campus. It was extremely well attended and very celebratory. This was Chatfield’s largest graduating class to date.

It makes an instructor proud to see his students thrive and succeed. I’m extremely proud of all my students... they’ve proven themselves ‘good thinkers’ who can dissect a problem or an event and give true critical analysis of the thing at hand. They no longer take things at face value... they delve deeper to uncover the core issues. They question everything and everybody and are not

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fearful of confronting the truth. What can I say... they make me smile! It’s a good feeling to be a part of something like this! These are the kinds of students that you know will produce many wonderful results, no matter what they choose to take on. They will stand for what they believe to be right and just. They will hold accountable those

they believe to be wrong and unjust. And I, for one, am looking forward to watching them at work... doing those tasks to which God has called them. I think God for allowing me the honor of being a small part of their preparation for the tasks ahead of them... they all mean the world to me. Rev. Sam Talley

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Dear Editor, The members of the Wilson Sroufe Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #9772 wish to express their thanks to the community of Mount Orab for the support they received at the recent Memorial Day Parade and Service. The parade was well represented by a variety of local entities and this included the Western brown High School Band and JROTC unit. The Green Township Trustees had the cemetery impeccably groomed and the opening of the renovated 1903 chapel was well received by the public. The Egbert Funeral

Home is to be commended not only for providing the chairs for the V.F.W. members at the event, but, also the awning. Doug and Norma Green, as always, were at their best in providing the entertainment for the memorial service. The local police department did an excellent job in controlling the traffic flow. The next meeting of the V.F.W. Post #9772 will take place at the Pike Township building located on Route 774 on Wednesday, June 13, at 7 p.m. For God and Country, Rick Rhoades Adj. General, VFW #9772

Motorcycle deaths are one of the few areas in highway safety where progress is not being made. According to a new report issued by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), there was no decrease in the number of motorcyclist deaths on U.S. roads in 2011. This is an interesting finding, considering that overall, motor vehicle deaths decreased by almost 2% in 2011, reaching their lowest level since 1949! So what’s going on here with motorcycles? The GHSA cites three possible reasons why no progress has been made for this traffic safety issue. First of all, the somewhat improving economy has led to more people having disposable income for buying and riding motorcycles. Also, the higher prices for gas could be leading to more people using motorcycles as their main vehicles for transportation due to their fuel efficiency. Finally (and this is a disturbing trend if you’re safetyconscious), only 19 states currently require all riders to wear helmets (in 1997, 26 states had universal helmet laws). During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month the Brown County Safe Communities Coalition wants to remind ALL MOTORISTS to “Look Out for Motorcycles” and to be extra alert when driving to help keep motorcyclists safe. We also want to remind motorcyclists to make themselves more visible to other motorists in case these drivers are not looking out for them as they should be, and to “Ride SMART”. Motorcycles are some of

SUSAN BASTA the smallest vehicles on our roads, often hidden in a vehicle’s blind spot, so everyone needs to really watch for them. In fact, motorcyclists are much more likely to be hurt or killed in crashes than people riding in other types of passenger vehicles. Studies show that per vehicle mile traveled, motorcyclists are about 37 times more likely than a passenger car driver or rider to die in a traffic crash! So it’s really important that you as a driver always look for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or leaving a lane of traffic & at intersections. Riders, you have responsibilities, too. You need to Ride SMART! “SMART” stands for Sober, Motorcycle-endorsed, Alert, Right gear, and Trained. Follow the rules of the road, be alert to other drivers, and always wear protective gear. First of all, get some motorcycle operator training— it’s one of the most important things you can do for safe biking (call Motorcycle Ohio at 1-800-837-4337 for a list of course offerings, locations and dates). Avoid riding in poor weather conditions if possible. Don’t drink and then ride—at least one-third of all fatal motorcycle crashes involve alcohol, which impairs your ability to safety maneuver your bike, whether or not your blood alCONTINUED ON PAGE 5

What Do You Think? What is your favorite memory of your high school graduation?

I think my favorite memory would be making my family proud of what I had accomplished. Sheila Cook, Mt. Orab

My favorite memory was seeing both my parents sitting there watching me graduate. Roberta Long, Mt. Orab

My best memory is that I graduated 17 years later, with flying colors. Kim Martin, Williamsburg

I think my favorite memory was having all my friend and family together to celebrate with me. Brittani Collins, Mt. Orab

My best memory is riding in a limo. Bobby Bowling, Mt. Orab

Throwing my graduation cap into the air and spraying silly string. Nick Tipis, Fayetteville

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Paul Hall and Justin Holbrook of Paul Hall and Associates were recently recognized by the Nationwide® Agribusiness Insurance Company national sales conference held in Monterey, CA, as leading writers of farm insurance. Both Holbrook and Hall are On Your Side® Master Farm Certified agents. The annual FAST Track Conference was held in recognition of top-producing agents in sales of new farm insurance policies during 2011. Hall stated that he felt very fortunate to have been recognized by the FAST Track Conference. “We have built a very strong farm portfolio in Ohio,” Hall said. “And through the years we have found farmers to be extremely loyal.” According to Jerry Hillard, farm sales director for Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Company in Des Moines, “Farm coverage is a highly specialized line of insurance. “Only agents who specialize in this highly complex type of business can provide our farm customers with important advice and counsel. Our FAST Track Conference recognizes agents who have made this commitment.” While more than 9,300 agencies write farm insurance for Nationwide, only

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Paul Hall (second from left) and Justin Holbrook accepts an award from Nationwide® Agribusiness Insurance Company at the FAST Track Conference for being the number one agents in Ohio for new farm insurance policies during 2011. Shown from left, Gary Douglas, president Nationwide® Agribusiness, Hall, Holbrook and Jeff Zellars, Chairman of Nationwide® Agribusiness.

94 qualified for the 2012 FAST Track Conference. Paul Hall & Associates were one of three in Ohio and again was the largest writer in Ohio. Paul Hall and Associates was founded in 1988 to serve the insurance needs of rural clients. Hall is also licensed in Kentucky to service these clients also. The business has expanded through the years and currently operates with a fifteen member staff. Paul Hall and Associates’ home office is in Mt. Orab at 105 Agency Lane and also operates a Blanchester office at 412 East Main Street. Staff members include: • Linda Sawyers, vice president of operations; • Anna Hall, public relations director; •Ali Hiler, customer

The Sardinia Church of Christ extends an invitation to the children of the area for this year’s Vacation Bible School. The theme, SKY, EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH GOD, promises to be great fun for all the children who attend. There will be crafts, music, snacks and a great learning time together. Vacation Bible School will be June 11-15 from 9-11 a.m. The church is located at 7130 Bachman Road in Sardinia. (Just west of Martin’s Super Valu.) V.B.S. is for children 5 years old – 5th Grade. Come to V.B.S. and learn that everything is possible with God. For information you may contact the church at 446-2594. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – JUNE 11-15 FROM 9-11 A.M.

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service; •Phi Pham, financial specialist; • Margie Hall, customer service; • Michelle Leto, accounts manager; • Rob Ring, associate; • Anissa Lohman, auto director; • Mariah Votel, adworks manager; • Tyler Spitznagel, customer service; • Julie McGee, customer service;

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Members of the staff of Paul Hall & Associates, Mt. Orab, include(front row from left) Linda Sawyers, Anna Hall and Ali Hiler. (Standing from left) Phi Pham, Margie Hall, Michelle Leto, Rob Ring, Anissa Lohman, Mariah Votel, Paul Hall, Tyler Spitznagel, Julie McGee, Melissa Speakman, Justin Holbrook, Eric Nethero and Jillian Waits. Not pictured, Angela Iles

• Melissa Speakman, Blanchester manager; • Justin Holbrook, vice president of sales; • Eric Nethero, associate; • Jillian Waits, customer service; • Angela Iles, associate. For more information on

OPINION Reducing motorcycle crashes: what do we do? CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 cohol level is high enough to be over the legal limit! Make yourself more highly visible to other drivers (for example, by wearing brightly colored protective gear and putting reflective tape and stickers on your clothing and bike). Please use a DOT-compliant helmet to protect yourself from head injuries. Follow the speed limit. Use your turn signals for every turn or lane change, even if you think no one will see it. Use hand and turn signals together to draw more attention to yourself. Finally, position yourself in the lane where you will be most visible to other drivers. Whether you’re a biker or a driver, let’s all work together to make this one of the safest summers ever on

Brown County roads! Brown County Safe Communities (BCSC) is a participant in the Ohio Safe Communities program, which was developed through the Ohio Department of Public Safety to establish and expand community partnerships to create safer, healthier communities throughout Ohio. Funded by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Ohio Dept. of Public Safety/Office of Criminal Justice Services-Traffic Safety Section, BCSC is administered by HEALTH-UC and the University of Cincinnati AHEC Program. HEALTH-UC’s office is located at 114 East State Street, Georgetown, OH.

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they have already hit a hurdle at the VA. Veterans filing claims on their home computers may not know that VSOs and CVSOs are available to help. Many other veterans relying on the Veterans Support Hotline at 1-800-827-1000 live in areas – especially rural, Appalachian communities – without immediate access to a VA center. After hearing of wait times in excess of more than an hour, I asked members of my staff to call the Veterans Support Hotline. The wait times my staff experienced ranged from a minimum of 28 minutes to nearly an hour. That’s unacceptable. Veterans should not have to wait to see a doctor, to get help with housing, or to have a

claim processed. Ohio veterans, like Charles, put their lives on hold to protect our country— so they shouldn’t be placed on hold when they try to access the resources they’ve fought to receive. Our nation owes its freedom to people who answered the call of duty and risked their lives for their families, neighbors, and nation. Whenever they need assistance – be it for medical care as they age or a student loan as they enter the next phase of their lives – veterans deserve a system that works with, not against them. That’s what the Veterans Services Outreach Act would do—and if we really want to honor our women and men in uniform, we should work to turn this bill into law.

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Gold Rush Discovering the Rock of Ages June 18th thru the 22nd • 9:30am -12:30pm closing program on the 24th You won’t want to miss a minute of Gold Rush, the most exciting Vacation Bible School around! At Gold Rush, kids will discover the true Rock of Ages as they enjoy songs, crafts, games, goodies, and dramas. Gold Rush promises to be filled with excitement, so so come join us!

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Famous “Dad” quotes He didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it. ~ Clarence Budington Kelland "A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society." ~ Billy Graham, Christian Evangelist Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap-on-a-rope. ~ Bill Cosby Father! - to God himself we cannot give a holier name. ~ William Wordsworth Dad, you're someone to look up to no matter how tall I've grown. ~ Author Unknown The greatest gift I ever had came from God; I call him Dad! ~ Author Unknown I don't care how poor a man is; if he has family, he's rich. ~ M*A*S*H, Colonel Potter Dad, your guiding hand on my shoulder will remain with me forever. ~ Author Unknown

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Steve Douglas - "My Three Sons": One of the longer-running situation comedies of the era, the show about a widower raising triplet sons aired from 1960 to 1972. In an era when single fatherhood wasn't publicized, Douglas showed viewers how this father could step up to the plate as a single dad and do a good job at maintaining a stable household. Frank Costanza - "Seinfeld": The show about nothing gave birth to one of television's most memorable supporting players. Frank Costanza was the outspoken, boarish and overly serious father to Jerry's friend George. Eternally high-strung, Frank yelled more than he spoke and routinely butted heads with equally dysfunctional wife Estelle. Fans of Frank Costanza may have enjoyed a similarly quirky character in Arthur Spooner (also played by Jerry Stiller) on "The King of Queens." Mike Brady - "The Brady Bunch": It takes quite a man to be the father to three biological sons and three adopted daughters, but architect Mike Brady manages to pull it off. Never short of fatherly advice and time for quiet moments with the wife, Brady is a master at balancing work and family. Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable - "The Cosby Show": In one of the first primetime shows to address upscale African-Americans, Cliff Huxtable was the lovable dad who reared his five kids with witty one-liners. With the comic genius of Bill Cosby behind the success of the show, and the endearing nature of Huxtable, it's no wonder the show lasted for eight seasons. Homer Simpson - "The Simpsons": There are certainly the Jim Anderson's of the "Father Knows Best" variety of TV dads, but Homer tips the dad scale entirely in the other direction. Lazy, gluttonous and often halfwitted, it's a wonder Homer was able to hold down a job to care for his family. But at the crux of this underachiever was a heart of gold ... or doughnuts. You decide. Archie Bunker - "All in the Family": Loud, bigoted and conservative, Archie was the complete opposite of his liberal daughter and her "Meathead" husband. Archie's commentary may have been offensive and controversial -- especially in the time in which the sitcom aired -- but viewers could tell he had his family's best interests at heart. Steve Keaton - "Family Ties": It's hard being a former hippie and raising a conservative, Ronald Reagan-loving son. Together with his wife, Keaton did a good job at tackling the tough questions of the 1980s. Al Bundy - "Married With Children": Al Bundy served as a role model to all dads out there, showing the world what NOT to do. Faced with a lousy job, bumbling wife, airhead daughter, and underachiever son, the only thing Al had to look forward to at home was a comfortable couch. Charles Ingalls - "Little House on the Prarie": A hard-working frontiersman, Charles was soft-spoken and always put the needs of his family first. Ingalls showed all dads what it was to be the rock of the family, especially when modern conveniences like running water and cable TV sports were yet to be invented.

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937-378-4748 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand. I and my Father are one. John 10: 27-30 "My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: for whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth." Proverbs 3: 11-12 "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6 "The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him." Proverbs 20:7

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Happy Father’s Day to all!

Toss the ties great gift ideas for Dad Father's Day is right around the corner and that means many children, spouses and other family members will be scrambling to locate the perfect gifts for the men in their lives. If you think carefully about gift ideas, there's bound to be something that will be a perfect fit. Sports - If Dad follows a particular team or sport, gifts inspired by his love of a favorite team are a surefire bet for success. Team jersies, game memorabilia, tickets to the next athome game, or an expanded satellite dish or cable TV sports programming package are some gift ideas that will coordinate with a sports theme. Some dads also may be content to simply hit the links or spend a few hours at the batting cages. Personalized Gifts - Personalized gifts can show that special man in your life that you care about him in a special way. Instead of a run-of-the-mill item pulled off a store shelf, a personalized gift can feature a name, date or sentiment right on the gift itself. Think about giving Dad a personalized plaque that designates his work area in the garage or a pocket lighter or

photo frame engraved with a special message or his name. An embroidered bath robe, or a golf bag embroidered with his initials may also be a special treat.

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Gear Heads Some dads get revved up about automotive gifts, especially if they spend the weekends pampering their prized cars or trucks. If he tends to have a wrench in hand and head under the hood, treat your father to some new supplies for his automotive pursuits. Quality car waxes and upholstery cleaners are always in demand. Or give him a gift certificate to his favorite hand-wash, auto-detailing center. Gas station gift cards or a new ratchet set are other good auto gift ideas.

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Techies - Some dads get excited about the latest tablets or smartphones. They may keep abreast of virus-detection software or think the technological gadgets sold in those speciality magazines and mall stores are musthaves. Chances are if you spend enough time with Dad you know just what he likes to dabble in, and you can get him an electronic device he'll find invaluable.

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(513) 831-9141 Father’s Day History Senora Louise Smart Dodd was born to William Smart, a Civil War soldier, and Ellen Victoria Cheek Dodd in 1882. Senora was the only daughter in a family of six children. When Senora was 16, her mother died in childbirth with her sixth child. Senora stepped up to help her father raise all of her siblings in Washington state. Seeing all that her own father did to keep the family together, and after hearing a church sermon about Mother's Day, Senora decided fathers were equally deserving of the honor. She approached the Spokane Ministerial Alliance and suggested her own father's birthday (June 5) as a day to honor fathers. Although her efforts began in the early 1900s, it wasn't until 1972 under President Richard Nixon that a permanent observance of Father's Day on the third Sunday of June was established. Senora got to see her dream come to fruition and witnessed four other actual Father's Day observances. She died at the age of 96 in 1978.

Day trips Dad will love Dads do a lot throughout the year, and Father's Day is when they get their recognition for all they have done in the last year. A day trip with Dad to a local attraction of note could be just what the doctor ordered to put a smile on Dad's face this Father's Day.

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* Take Dad out to the ball game. If Dad is a fan of America's pastime, take him out to the ball game for a day of fun in the sun watching his favorite team. If there isn't a local

Major League team in the area, look for a minor league game instead. Minor league games are more intimate affairs, and Dad is sure to appreciate and cherish a day at the ballpark. Just don't let Dad spend a dime all day! * Hit the links. For the father who's an avid golfer, nothing could be finer than a round of golf at his favorite course. Spend the afternoon hitting the links with Dad and then buy him a meal at the 19th hole.

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* Catch some fish. For the father who loves to fish, a day at his favorite fishing hole could be a day of relaxation he's sure to covet. Be sure to spend the day with Dad chatting about what's been going on in his life and hopefully catch some fish along the way. And because there are no tickets to buy or greens fees to pay, give Dad that new fishing pole he wants. * Go on tour. For the Dad who loves his wine, perhaps a wine tour could make for a great weekend getaway. Book some rooms at a nearby hotel and tour a few local vineyards, ending the night with a delicious dinner and, of course, a bottle of wine. * Rock out! For the father who still loves to crank up his stereo, consider some concert tickets to see one of his favorite bands. Because Father's Day falls during the warm weather season, consider an outdoor concert venue where everyone can

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sit under the stars and toast Dad as the music plays. * Run for the hills. If Dad is an avid outdoorsman, a camping trip or a hike through a nearby park is ideal. Dad may appreciate getting away from it all, and the fresh mountain air can't be matched when it comes to some R&R.

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Mays celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Wilson and Myrtle (Gray) Mays Jr., Georgetown, will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary in June. The Mays’ were married in Lawrenceburg, Ind., on June 14, 1952. They have been blessed with four children, Norma Jean Cable, Larry Wilson Mays, Kimberly Gale Chapman and Wayne Lenn Mays. They also have 6 grandchil-

dren and 2 great granddaughters. Wilson and Myrtle would like to invite all their family and friends to join them in celebrating this momentous occasion on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at the Rambler Building, Russellville at 1 p.m. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Mays on their 60th wedding anniversary!

Strohofer completes U.S. Navy basic training Navy Seaman Recruit Timothy P. Strohofer, a 2008 graduate of Western Brown High School, Mount Orab, Ohio, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Strohofer completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle Sta-

tions". This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. "Battle Stations" is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its distinctly ''Navy'' flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a Sailor. The Brown County Press would like to thank Navy Seaman Recruit Timothy P. Strohofer for his service to our country.

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Mt. Orab class of 1962 celebrates 50 years The Mt. Orab Class of 1962 is celebrating their 50th reunion this year. Right to Left, 1st Row Teachers - Andrew Courts, Nelson Amos, Shirley Freeman, Betsy Bradley, Clyde Lafferty, Macel Hayes, Tom Fite, Marilyn Hawk, James Castle, Claude Adkins, A. J. Vandament, 2nd Row Principal- Vincent Gilley, Ex. Head - Clarence Shipley, Teacher- JoAnn Puckett, Louella Lyons, Diana Wilkerson, Mabel Baird Hutchens, 3rd Row Pricilla Shrope Watson, Ernest Wilson (deceased), Patti Wills Stanfield, Rose Amy Ford Waits, Howard Roudebush, Madelyn Rhoads Hines, 4th Row Retta Ralston Fite, Allen Johnson, Donna Mayes Smith, Kenneth Cribbet (deceased), Phyllis Thatcher Liso (deceased), Donald Moler, Joyce Anderson Byrd, Robert Pflaumer, Jane Walter Lockwood, Charles Karnes, 5th Row Evelyn Owens Bohrer(deceased), Harold Honaker, Ellen Carroll Crawford, Roger Courts, Margaret Foster Craig (deceased), James Collins (deceased), Jayne Louderback Durbin, Thomas Lodwick, Beverly Moon Fiscus, Trigg Grieshop, Beverly Balzhiser Overstake, 6th Row Julia Beyer Barthel (deceased), Sam Moler, Joyce Binkley Wilson, John Crosby, Linda Beach Thomas, Barbara Lang Dickens (deceased), Kenneth Taylor, Betty Adams Greene, Donald Pursley, Virginia Creech Plageman, 7th Row Michelle Stump Dunkle, Donald Dietrick (deceased), Marilyn Woods Williams, Robert Moler (deceased), Dale Warlamont, Linda Ballein Ross, Brenda Brown Housh, Maureen Wright Sayre.

Ripley Church of Christ to hold Vacation Bible School Ripley Church of Christ invites families to BABYLON: DANIEL’S COURAGE IN CAPTIVITY at Ripley, Ohio. A summer family event called Babylon will be hosted from June 17 to June 22. Families step back in time at Babylon, exploring Daniel’s adventures as a captive in a foreign land. Kids and adults participate in a memorable Bibletimes Marketplace, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, dig into Bible-times snacks, visit Daniel, and collect Bible

Memory Makers to remind them of God’s Word. Plus, everyone learns to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Each day concludes at Celebration—a time of upbeat worship that gets everyone involved. Babylon will run from 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. each day. Ages 4 (preschool) through 6th grade are included in the Babylon Celebration. For more information or transportation call (937) 3921166.

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Eastern High School reunion scheduled Eastern High School's Alumni Association will be hosting it's annual dinner banquet on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Eastern High School. The class of 1972 is this year's honored class, celebrating 40 years since graduating. The Alumni would like to recognize, also, the classes of 1967, 1977, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2007, and this year's graduating class of 2012. The cost of the dinner remains at $15 per person or $25 per couple. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. The proceeds from the dinner will benefit the Alumni's Leadership Awards that are given to graduating seniors. Reserve your tickets by sending a check to the Eastern Alumni Association P.O. Box 70 Russellville, OH 45168. If you should have questions, you may contact Stephanie Slack at 513-843-7470.

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Ohio Lions Zone 4 Clubs donate trees for Veterans Home On February 29, 2012, a tree-planting project for The Veterans Home in Georgetown, Ohio, was brought before our Lions Zone 4 by 2nd Vice Governor Lion Sherry Bingamon. She is also a member of the Mount Orab Lions Club. The other clubs in Zone 4 are Georgetown, Lake Waynoka, Ripley, Seaman, Manchester, and West Union. Each club had to go back to its home club to get a donation of $100.00 for the trees. All clubs did just that. Lion Sherry and Zone 4 Chair PDG Bob Richmond went to many nurseries to buy the trees (the Veteran’s Home told us the trees they wanted for their walking track). On May 12, 2012, Lions of Zone 4 and the Administrator for the Veterans Home Andrew M. Vogel planted 21 trees. We are hoping to do the same thing next year and in years to come. The track is a big walking track and will require many trees. District Governor Georgia Barber; Mr. Andrew M. Vogel (Veterans Administrator); 1st. VP Duane3 Smith; Lion Randall Patton; President Roy Carpenter Manchester Lions.

There are great bargains and delicious food to be had at the Country Fair/Rummage Sale for the benefit of St. Michael School on Friday June 15 and Saturday June 16 from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the St.

Card shower for Dorothy Huff’s 90th A card shower is being held for Dorothy (Bissinger) Huff for her 90th birthday. Dorothy turned 90 on Saturday, June 9, 2012 and birthday wishes are never too late or turned down! Her address is 10103 State Route 125 Russellville, Ohio 45168.

Michael Parish Hall, 36 N. Fourth St. in Ripley. The country fair will include a Rummage Sale, Silent Auction, Bake Shop, and Ken’s Kitchen and will benefit the St. Michael School. Items available at the Rummage Sale will include clean, desirable clothing, children’s items, kitchen utensils and dishes, small furnishings, home decorations, garden tools, etc. Donated items for the sale may be dropped off at the Parish Hall on Sunday June 10 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., or Monday through Thursday, June 11-14 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The Silent Auction will have many specialty items displayed including themed baskets, collectibles, and other items of value! Bidding begins Friday, June 15 at 9 a.m. and concludes Sunday June 17 at 1 p.m. Winning bidders will be announced at 2 p.m. on Sunday June 17. In the Bake Shop, home-

made baked goods featuring our “gone-before-youknow-it” Peanut Bars, pies, cakes, cookies and other delicious items prepared by the St. Michael Parishioners and School Parents. Ken’s Kitchen will offer a wonderful menu with Chili Dogs, “Saratoga Chips” (homemade potato chips), and drink on Friday. Saturday’s menu will feature Sloppy Joe Sandwiches, Cole Slaw, Saratoga Chips, and drink. Sunday’s menu is your choice of Chili Dogs OR Sloppy Joe Sandwiches. Meals will be served starting at 11 a.m. until closing. Price for adults will be $5.00 per plate. Price for children will be $3.00 per plate. Food items may also be purchased individually at separate prices. The Fundraising Committee for St. Michael School is the sponsor for this event and invite all who are looking for terrific bargains and great food to the country Fair and Rummage Sale

on June 15-17. Don’t miss the opportunity for some great deals! Support of fundraisers for St. Michael School is greatly appreciated by the Staff, Parents, and the School Committee. For more information call (937) 392-0230 or (937) 378-9007 or (937) 515-9117.

F’ville Church of Christ set to hold VBS The Fayetteville Church of Christ will be holding their Vacation Bible School (VBS), Adventures on Promise Island from June 18-22, 7 to 9 p.m. nightly. This VBS is for youth through the sixth grade and an adult class is also offered! There will be teaching, activities, songs, and snacks! All are welcome. The church is located at 3068 US 50 Fayetteville. For more information call (513) 875-3636.

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Kibler helps BCI hold cook out/bake sale The Brown County Institute would like to say Thank You to all of you who stopped by and made donations to our Cook Out / Bake Sale at Kiblers in Mt. Orab last month. We want to express a sincere thank you to Kiblers for donating the food for grilling and the opportunity to raise funds needed to support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Currently, the BCI has almost 500 children across Brown County signed up for this wonderful program. Each child receives a book in the mail each month until they turn five. If you are interested in making a donation or helping with some of our fundraisers, please visit our website at http://www.browncountyinstitute.net/ or mail your donation or inquiry to PO Box 103, Georgetown, Ohio. If you’d like to become a member, please forward a $30.oo membership fee (which supports one child for a whole year) and your name, address, and phone number. We greatly appreciate all of our current members and volunteers, and believe that together, we can help children become better prepared for school and life through developing a love of reading at an early age.

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R’ville Community Action Planners schedule July events Russellville Community Action Planners (RCAP) will be serving the annual 4th of July Steak and Chicken dinner at the Rambler Center beginning at 11 a.m. The Walter Miller Post of the American Legion will present the Colors and there will be a Flag Retirement Ceremony. Anyone that has damaged flags that wish to have them properly disposed of should contact Post Commander, Artie Thomas at

(937) 377-4171. Then on July 28 there will be a fun filled evening with Jeremiah Young’s Wrestling Team. If you are interested in finding out more about RCAP please join them at the next meeting on Wednesday, June 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Arts Council Room (102). For more information about the dinner contact RCAPS representative Lucille Gelter at (937) 3775224.

Georgetown church holds informational sessions Are you curious about God, the universe, good and evil or life in general? Are you curious to learn about the Catholic Church? Here is a casual opportunity to explore all your questions, big and small, in a welcoming environment. Introductory sessions will be held at the following locations and times: • Thursday June 28 at 7 p.m. at St. George, George-

town • Thursday July 11 at 7 p.m. at St. George, Georgetown • Thursday August 2 at 7 p.m. at St. George, Georgetown All are invited to attend any or all of the above sessions. You need not intend to become Catholic to participate. For more information call (937) 392-1116 or (937) 378-4583

RiverHills Bank is proud to announce that Charles (Chuck) J. Snyder has been appointed to the position of Bank President and entrusted with the continued growth of the bank’s deposit and lending operations. Chuck brings extensive expertise and professional knowledge which includes: • 3 years as Banking Credit Officer at RiverHills Bank; • 30 years of experience as Senior Officer with both

large and community banks; • Certified Public Accountant since 1980; • Master of Business Administration from Miami of Ohio; • Served as a commissioned officer in the US Air Force. Chuck’s talents and leadership give RiverHills Bank a great opportunity to extend our position as a trusted provider of banking services in the community.

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VFW 9772 Auxiliary to You're invited to a pick meet, officers installed your lavender harvest VFW 9772 Auxiliary will begin their new year on July 1. New officers will be installed at the next meeting on June 13. Also annual membership dues will be due at that time. The Auxiliary will start the new year with 82 members. The officers that were nominated are as follows: Marge Hoggatt, President; Kellie Kreiner, Senior Vice President; Ruth Ashcraft, Junior Vice President; Dorothy Helton, Secretary; Andrea Schuman, Treasurer; Betty Tutt, Conductress; carol Kreiner, Chaplin; Freda Ackels, Guard; Sharon Cornetet, 3 year Trustee, Dorothy Helton, Historian, Eileen Kraeft, Patriotic Instructor, Naomi Lindsey, Flag Bearer and Opal Bingamin, Banner Bearer. Since now meeting at the Pike Township Community Building, the Auxiliary is finding to very challenging to meet their expenses. The one project that the ladies can still offer to the public for their support is the Poppy Sales twice a year. The Auxiliary wants to thank all of those who stop and drop donations in the box. Watch for them either at Krogers or Butterbees. The Auxiliary still supports the Cancer foundation. $2.00 is given from each membership. Cancer pins and key chains are sold each year and all the money is donated back to be given to the foundation. Along with each membership, an insurance

Mt. Orab Garden Club sponsors contest Have you seen a beautifully landscaped yard tucked away in a Mt. Orab neighborhood? Nominate your own or another of these standout areas for the Mt. Orab Community Landscaping Award. Send the nominated location (with the name if possible) including directions with your name and contact information to mtorabgardens@live.com It would be best to get permission for your submission but, if you aren’t able to get permission, the club will contact the nominee before moving forward. Send any description or pictures you think would help with our selection. Garden Club members may nominate but cannot be a nominee. Nominations deadline is June 15. On June 23 the Garden Club members will tour the nominees and make a selection. The winner and honorable mentions will be acknowledged in the press and receive a certificate. We ask that, if a nominee accepts, they are giving permission to publish their name and, if approved, their address. We also hope the nominees will accept our invitation to be part of the Garden Club Tour in 2013. No e-mail or do you have any questions or comments? Call Dan at (937) 444-7407

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for up to $500.00 is allowed the member for travel and other out of pocket expense during cancer rehab. The ladies also support the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown by sending birthday cards each month to the veterans and giving up Christmas exchange gifts and donating the money to the Veterans home for activities. The ladies never turn down any request from the men of VFW Post 9772. Each lady has had or currently has a member of their family that has been in service or are now serving in the military. Two sons of Kellie Kreiner and her husband are active in the military and the Auxiliary keeps in touch with them with cards and care packages and donations to the Troop Box Ministries. To the passers-by that notice the yellow ribbons, these are made possible by Carol Kreiner. Thanks to her and to those who help her continue this project. To join or for other information about the Auxiliary, call President Hoggatt at (937) 444-3016.

A Pick Your Own Lavender Harvest will be held on Sundays, June 10, 17, 24 and July 1 from 12 until 4 p.m. at Jaybird Farms, 3370 State Route 134, Mt. Orab, (Buford) Ohio 45154. The farm is located 7 miles north of Sardinia on State Route 134 in Highland County. There are many rows of blooming lavender for your picking, or just enjoy the view and fragrance from the shaded picnic area. Herbal teas and bottled water will be available. Vivian Pfankuch said, "Bring the family, a picni c lunch and enjoy!" Jaybird Farms owner Pfankuch, is a former resident of Miami Township and lived in Mt. Repose until 1991. "I grew up on a small family farm, so farming is in my blood." She said that the Milford area had grown so much and there was little farm land left. "I needed to move farther out into the country to be able to continue doing what I love,"

says Pfankuch. Pfankuch and her husband, Jay have been growing herbs, cut flowers and vegetables for many years and added the lavender farm in 2007. They make many products from the lavender, including lavender blackberry jam, lavender apple jelly, lavender dream pillows, herbal bath sachets, herbal soaps and other items. Pfankuch said that Jaybird Farms is honored to be one of the growers for the Granny's Garden Spring Plant Sale and Party this year in Loveland. They supplied many varieties of herbs for the event and set up a display to showcase their other products. Jaybird Farms is a member of the Milford Farmers Market, the Loveland Farmers Market, Hamersville Garden Club and Ohio Association of Garden Clubs. Call (937) 442-4800 for more information, or visit their web site: www.jaybirdfarms.com

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Mt. Orab Cemetery Chapel renovated Green Township trustees Jay Holden, Daren Howser, Gary Frye and fiscal officer Pam Campbell would like to announce that the Chapel in the Mt. Orab Cemetery has been renovated by Green Township resident Lloyd Dunn and can now be used any time for memorial services. If anyone has an history of the building or the cemetery, please contact one of the trustees or mail it to: Green Township, 4147 State Rt. 286, Mt. Orab, OH 45154.

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Ripley’s Bicentennial House Tour is Sunday, June 10 Home owners have been busy this week getting their homes ready for Ripley’s Bicentennial House Tour which will be held Sunday, June 10, 2012 in Ripley, Ohio from 1 - 5 p.m. Ticket sales begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Ripley Museum, 219 N, 2nd Street. Tickets are $15.00. An unprecedented number of historical homes are on tour during this Bicentennial year. Visitors will be able to tour the home of Ripley’s founder, James Pogue and will walk in the footsteps of many Ripley heroes including Admiral Fyffe, Thomas Collins and John P. Parker. Pictured above is the Kristi and Rick Scott home. This lovely Victorian home that has influences of Georgian architecture was built in 1852 by W.L Mockabee. Situated in its yard is one of the largest Ginkgo trees in the United States.

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There will be an Old Fashioned 4th of July Festival at the Rambler Center, Russellville (the old Russellville High School) on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Events will begin at 8 a.m. with the Joe Myers 5K Classic, registration starts at 7 a.m. Then at 10 a.m. the Walter Miller Post of the American Legion will present the Colors and there will be a Flag Retirement Ceremony. Anyone with damaged flags that wish to have them properly disposed of should contact Post Commander, Artie Thomas at (937) 377-4171. Soloist Rayna Lewis, Rus-

sellville’s own American Idol will be singing. Then at 11 a.m. RCAPS ladies will begin serving their popular Russellville Home Coming Steak and Chicken Dinner. For more information about the dinner contact RCAPS representative Lucille Gelter at (937) 377-5224. Then at 1 p.m. there will be bingo games, homemade ice cream, sandwiches, pop. All are invited to enjoy the day together. For more information contact Bobbie Tibbe at (937) 377-4300.

Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame nominations due June 30 Ohio veterans worthy of recognition for their civilian achievements can become members of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame – and nominations for this year’s class are due Saturday, June 30. Nomination packets must be postmarked on or before that day. The Hall is dedicated to recognizing Ohio veterans who, after their military service, put their skills and abilities to work in their local communities – and by their continued service and positive accomplishments, inspired their fellow citizens. “We’re asking that anyone who knows a veteran who’s made a real difference in their community to submit that person for nomination,” said Tom Moe, Director of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services and a 2009 inductee of the Hall. “There are a lot of great Ohio veterans who deserve recognition for what they’ve done at home after they completed their service to our country.” The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame was established in 1992 by former Gov.

George Voinovich to recognize the post-military achievements of outstanding veterans. Charter members of the Hall’s Class of 1993 included the six Ohio military veterans who were elected President of the United States and all Medal of Honor recipients from Ohio. Honorees of the past 17 years include astronauts, government officials, police officers, community leaders, and veterans’ advocates. The Hall of Fame Executive Committee, a committee comprised of veterans, selects the class of inductees annually from the nominations submitted. Men and women chosen for induction into the Hall come from all eras, all branches of service and all walks of life. The members of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame are honored in a permanent display on the second floor of the Riffe Center in downtown Columbus. Additional information, nomination guidelines and forms, as well stories of past inductees, are available at: http://dvs.ohio.gov/veterans_hall_of_fame.aspx

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Mercy Health thanks its volunteers for their service On the occasion of Volunteer Week, Mercy Health, which provides quality care with compassion in your neighborhood, thanks its many volunteers who help make that quality care possible. While National Volunteer Week runs from April 15-21, Mercy Health’s volunteer corps delivers service tirelessly week after week in a wide variety of roles, including greeter, clerk, aide, messenger, patient partner, transporter and driver. Mercy Health has over 1,600 active volunteers at our hospitals alone. These volunteers provided more than 175,000 hours of service last year. Further volunteers serve at Mercy Health’s senior living facilities, social service agencies and other locations. Some have served as volunteers for close to 30 years, while others are approaching a remarkable 30,000 hours of service. This week, Mercy Health will honor the volunteers with luncheons, receptions and other celebrations and acknowledgments of a job well done. “Our volunteers play a vital role in helping Mercy Health provide our patients

with compassionate care and the attention they deserve,” said President and CEO James May. “They are our ambassadors and give freely of their time, energy and enthusiasm to create a warm, supporting and caring environment for our patients and residents. We thank our volunteers for their selfless commitment this week and every week.” To learn more about Mercy Health’s volunteer program, please visit http://www.e-mercy.com /volunteering-faq.aspx.

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COMFORTING SENIORS IN THEIR HOMES

Imogene Brewer, 88

George Wilson Hall, 73

Ralph William Kirker, 85

Imogene Brewer, 88 of Winchester, passed away Friday June 1, 2012. She was born May 7, 1924, in Mt. Holly, Oh., the daughter of the late Thomas C. Booth and Creasey M. Allen. She worked in housekeeping at the Clermont Mercy Hospital and was a member of the Mt. Orab Bible Baptist Church. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Jerry Brewer, 1 brother; Lloyd L. Booth and 3 great grandchildren. She is survived by 3 sons; Tom Brown and wife Linda of Georgetown, and Dick Brown and wife Barbara of Sardinia, Richard Sutton and wife Margaret of Cincinnati, 1 daughter; Barbara Sullivan and husband Steve of Winchester, 5 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Services were held Monday June 4, 2012 where Dr. Charles Smith officiated. Burial followed at the Evans Cemetery in Campton, Ky. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Orab Bible Baptist Church, 990 W Main St, Mt. Orab, OH 45154 The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.

George Wilson Hall, 73, Mt. Orab, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. George was born May 14, 1939 in Cincinnati to the late Woodrow and Ruth (Alston) Hall. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a son, Russell Hall; and brothers; Jack Hall, Carl Hall. He is survived by his wife Sara (nee Maynard) Hall; daughter, Tammy (Shawn) Johnson of Middletown, son, Donald (Annette) Wayne Hall of Peebles, step-daughter, Michelle ( Woody) Hall of Mt. Orab; sisters, Carolyn Saers of Amelia, Nancy White of Williamsburg 20 grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren. Services were held Saturday, June 2, 2012 followed by interment at Mt. Orab Cemetery. The Egbert Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

Ralph William Kirker, 85, of Oliver Township, in Adams County, Oh., died peacefully Tuesday, May 29, 2012. He was born December 4, 1926, in Tiffin Township. He was preceded by parents, John William and Lena Pearl (McKinley) Kirker; wife, Veda (Mullins) Kirker; and a son, Jeffrey A. Kirker. He is survived by son, John W. (Kimberly) Kirker of Guntersville, Ala., two daughters: Judy Kay (Jack) Cliff of Houston, Tex., and Joyce A. (Daniel) Schaeffer of Kettering; two brothers: Orlie H. Kirker of Wayne Township, and John Delmar Kirker of Vandalia; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. He retired from Lau Blower in Dayton and was a maintenance technician for 25 years. He was a former heavy equipment operator for Plum Run Stone Quarry near Peebles for 15 years He was a member of the Adams County Baptist Church in Cherry Fork for 19 years, and a 1942 graduate of West Union High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Memorial contributions may be made to Adams County Baptist Church, 42 St. Rt. 137, Cherry Fork, OH 45618. Services were Friday, June 1, 2012 where Pastor Danny Lambert officiated. The Adams County Honor Guard performed a military service. Interment was at Dayton Memorial Park and Cemetery at 8135 North Dixie Drive, Dayton, OH 45414. The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.

John Russell Chingo, 54 John Russell Chingo, 54, Mt. Orab, Oh., passed away suddenly in his sleep on Friday, May 25, 2012. John was born January 1, 1958 in Hollywood, Calif. the youngest child of John and Florence (Maginnis) Chingo. John was predeceased by his parents and his stepson Tony Jones. John, is survived by beloved wife Jeron, his stepsons Ken Jones (April), Jason Brinner, his maternal grandmother, Margaret Maginnis, his sisters Susan Chingo, Barbara Baldwin (John), his brother Paul Chingo (Mary), his grandchildren, Aaron, Casey, Belle, Kenneth, Samual and many nieces and nephews. John was raised in Southern California, and spent his youth camping and hitchhiking around the country, even riding freight trains like the hobos of olden days John loved spending time with his grandchildren, his garden, his books and music. He spent many hours tinkering with his cars, and was always on the lookout in junkyards for that one evasive part that would make the engine purr. In John’s heaven there are plenty of spare parts for Volkswagen Rabbits and cars never break down. Mr. Chingo was cremated so there was no service.

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Eugene Sorrell, 81 Eugene Sorrell, 81 of Russellville, Oh., passed away Monday June 4, 2012. He was born Oct 22, 1930 in Fleming Co, Ky., the son of the late Joseph B. Sorrell and Gertie Kissick. He was a carpenter and farmer, a Marine veteran during the Korean Conflict and a member of the Russellville American Legion Walter-Miller Post #394. Besides his parents, Eugene was also preceded in death by his wife Nola Faye Parish Sorrell, 2 brothers; Wayne Sorrell and Alvin Sorrell, and twin sister; Eulene Ratliff. Eugene is survived by 1 son; Robert Sorrell and wife Melissa of Cincinnati, granddaughter; Megan Lynn Sorrell of Manassas, VA, and 1 sister; Mildred Caudill of Marietta, GA. Services were held Friday June 8, 2012 where Pastor Jaime Wirth officiated. Burial followed at the Ash Ridge Cemetery with Graveside Military Service by the Russellville American Legion Walter-Miller Post #394. The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.

Gideon Wayne McGinnis, infant son Gideon Wayne McGinnis, beloved infant son of Jarrod W. and Jennifer N. (Barthel) McGinnis, dear brother of Colt McGinnis, grandson of Chris and Beth Barthel and Randy and Sue Craycraft, greatgrandson of Jean Barthel, Tom and Susan Vieson and Wayne and Carol McGinnis. Services were held Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Mt. Orab Cemetery, Mt. Orab, Oh. Memorials may be given to Gideon McGinnis % any First State Bank. The E.C.Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel served the family.

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Mary M. “Maggie” Dunseith, 88 Mary M. “Maggie” Dunseith, 88, Hillsboro, died Friday, June 1, 2012 at Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center. She was born in Boyd County, Ky. on November 18, 1923, the daughter of the late Jason E. and Anna (McFarland) Fields. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Harry R. Dunseith who died June 4, 1983, also four sons, Richard Dunseith, Jerry Dunseith, Leon Dunseith, Larry Dunseith; one son in law Rocky Smith; two grandchildren, Russell Dunseith and Tim Dunseith; one great grandchild Nathan Woods. She was a devoted housewife and a member of the Hillsboro First Baptist Church. She is survived by three sons and daughters- inlaw, Phillip and Linda Dunseith of Sardinia, Dewey and Carol Dunseith of Greenfield, Bob and Judy Dunseith of Georgetown, three daughters and sons in law, Margaret Smith of Hillsboro, Judy and Rodney Jones of Hillsboro, Gail and Dale Woods of Newtonsville, three daughters in law Darlene Dunseith of Hillsboro, Brina Dunseith of Lynchburg, Carol Dunseith of Georgetown, one brother Louis Fields of Temple, TX; two sisters, Alice Bradley of Hillsboro, Blanche Melblanc of Sardinia, twenty seven grandchildren, fifty nine great grandchildren, twelve great great grandchildren. Services were held Monday, June 4, 2012 at the Hillsboro First Baptist Church where Rev. Kevin Hamilton and Pastor Josh McFarland officiated. Burial followed in the Bainbridge Cemetery. The Thompson Funeral Home, Hillsboro, served the family.

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JESUS CARES ABOUT YOU The story today takes place on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Let's begin in Luke 8:26: “And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee. And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in tombs.” This was a homeless man of the Gadarenes. “When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, what have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not. (For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him; and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters, and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.)” This man ran naked and wild in the wilderness, living in tombs and besieged with devils. This man was more dead than alive, closer to hell than heaven. Try to picture this scene . Jesus, along with his disciples, was just bringing the boat ashore when there appeared before them this poor, naked, wild man. This man had some severe problems. The first thing Jesus did was to command the unclean spirit to come out of the man. But those devils didn’t want to give up, so they cried: “what have I to do with thee, Jesus. . .?” You know, people today are still asking that same question. Mark it down, you do have something to do with Jesus. There is a quote which goes “What will you do with Jesus? Neutral you cannot be. For some day your soul will be crying; what will He do with me?” Believe me. you would be better off if you make Jesus Christ your Saviour instead of putting it off, doing your own thing, and then die and stand before Him as your judge. “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” Now listen, when Jesus came to that shore He was met by one man, just one. He asked “What is thy name?” And the man said “Legion: because many devils were entered into him. And they besought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep.” Sometimes I wonder if people who have drug and alcohol addictions don’t have some of those same devils today. It's not only illegal drugs that Americans are addicted to. There are overthe-counter drugs and prescription drugs in just about every home in America. Even little children are given drugs because they

DR. CHARLES SMITH MT. ORAB BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH WWW.BBMTORAB.COM are “too active.” We certainly are against drugs, aren’t we? Don’t give the kids something to do, just give them Ritalin. My father had a solution for hyper-activity, he just gave me a hoe and pointed me to the garden. That took care of my hyper-activity. I believe the devil is behind this drug and alcohol business. In fact, my friend, I think that the devil has a lot to do with alcohol, illegal drugs, and even prescription drugs when they are used in excess. Look at this wild man of Gadara. He was full of devils and he acted like it. He didn’t wear any clothes, in fact he tore his clothes off. He could break chains. The other Gospels tell us that he would scream like a maniac and act crazy, like a lunatic. Does that sound familiar? But Jesus asked, what is your name? They said. Legion Don’t command us to go out into the deep. The deep here isn’t water. They’re not afraid of the water. What they are talking about is Revelation 20 : 1-3. “And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years. And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more...” They didn’t know if their time was up yet or not; but the day is coming when this event will take place. So they said, don’t do that, let us just go into those pigs over there. Jesus said okay, go. Then the pigs ran over the cliff and drowned in the Sea. When those who took care of the pigs saw what happened, they went and told the news in the city. When the crowd came out to see what was done, they came to Jesus: “and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind.” Jesus crossed the Sea for just one man. Jesus cares for every individual and He cares about you. He can meet all your needs.

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Aberdeen residents prepare for ‘River Sweep’ clean-up day BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press The June 4 meeting of the Aberdeen Village Council was cancelled when three members failed to attend. Councilman Robert Verville was out because of illness, but it was unknown Monday night why council members Jerry Applegate and Jay Castle were unable to attend. Mayor Harry Foxworthy adjourned the meeting after waiting approximately 10 minutes passed the scheduled meeting time of 7:30 p.m. According to Councilwoman Billie Eitel, it was a little upsetting to the rest of council that they were unable to hold the June meeting. “We have been working closely with our new solicitor, David Grimes on issues facing the village,” Eitel said. “Most importantly, the ‘stopwork- order’ on the village’s water plant is due to run out on June 18 and council needs to take some action at the advisement of Mr. Grimes.”

The stop-work-order at the new water treatment plant was put into place after council expressed concerns over who was the rightful owner of the property where the plant was to be built. The village has in place four valid contracts including bonds for the project, an engineering contract with Bell Engineering, a well drilling contract with Moody’s of Dayton and a general contract with Shinn Brothers Construction. “We know we need to do something soon,” Eitel added, “so now it looks like we’ll probably have to call a special meeting. I just hope all our council members will be in attendance of that meeting so we can move forward on Mr. Grimes’ recommendations for our next steps.” Following the adjournment, Councilman Jason Phillips reminded everyone in attendance that the “River Sweep” in Aberdeen would be held on Saturday, June 16 beginning at 9 a.m. River Sweep is one day set

History comes alive for day campers The Civil War in Ripley and Brown County will be relived by the John P. Parker History Day Camp, June 11-15, 9 -11 a.m. at the Parker Historic Site in Ripley. Campers will learn about Camp Ripley, soldiers Parker recruited for the Ohio black infantry regiments and the route Morgan’s Raiders took through Southeastern Ohio. Dr. Ned Lodwick, Vice President of the U.S. Grant Association, who has lectured and written extensively on the Civil War in Brown County and Ohio, will conduct the campers on a walking tour on the same Georgetown streets

invaded by Confederate Colonel Dick Morgan, along with visits to the boyhood home and school of General Grant. Patricia Myers and Peggy Warner, camp directors, will lead the group through the neighborhoods of Ripley where Admiral Joseph Fyffe and other Union heroes lived. The camp is free and boys and girls in elementary and middle school, if they did not register at school, may enroll with a permission note from home. For additional information call Peggy Warner, (937) 446-3948, (cell) (937) 618-9104.

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The shores of the Ohio River in the Village of Aberdeen will be the scene of hundreds of volunteers as “River Sweep” takes place June 16. Clean-up along the shore will begin at 9 a.m.

aside each year for volunteers and citizens of the community to walk along the Ohio River’s edge and pick up trash. Dumpsters, provided by the village will be placed strategically along the shore line for people to use. The event is also held in Ripley and Manchester annually. Shari Lang-Stafford, Aberdeen resident and coordinator of the ‘Citizens for Aberdeen’ group said that she expects a large turnout for the river sweep this year from the community. “We now have about 55 active members of our Citizens for Aberdeen group and seems to grow a little at every meeting,” Lang-Stafford said. “Even when people can’t attend the meetings, they call me and ask what they can to help. “We started this group to

do whatever it takes to improve the quality of life here in our wonderful village.” The group has already formed four active committees, including: • Beautification and Clean-Up Committee which works on fund-raisers and grant research strategies; • Business Opportunity Committee which works with local small businesses in Aberdeen; • Special Events Committee which organizes festivals, concerts, boat races in the river, poker runs, etc.; • Neighborhood Crime Watch Committee. “A lot of people are very excited about what we’re all doing here,” she added. “We’re all pulling together towards one cause.” The group is in the process of becoming a non-profit organization.

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“I’ve enjoyed my time as administrator of the Village of Georgetown,” said Kelly Jones after submitting his plans for retirement to council at the May 24 meeting. Under his contract he was required to give at least 60 days notice. “I feel like I’ve had 32 years of fun and now it’s time to share the wealth. But I certainly have mixed emotions over retiring from here after serving 11 years.” He made comment that he was very happy to see the new Ulysses S. Grant statue be set in the park. He said he started on that project in August of 2008. Jones has been administrator for the village over 11 years and before that was in law enforcement serving as Chief Deputy of the Brown County Sheriff’s Department. “My wife and I had planned to retire together a few years back, but it just didn’t work out.” Jones said he hopes to visit his son in Korea who has been stationed there for about three years. Jones said he’ll miss all the projects he’s been involved in during his time as administrator, but added that he isn’t going anywhere, he loves Georgetown and it will

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Co-workers Kathrynn McElroy, deputy clerk and Jinny Colwell, fiscal officer for the Village of Georgetown take a moment to pose for a picture with retiring Village Administrator, Kelly Jones. Jones will retire July 31, 2012.

always be his home. He said that council will be taking applications for his position until June 19, at which time they will begin interviewing applicants. In other business at the meeting, Jones said council had it’s third and final reading of the trash ordinance which established new rates and charges for the collection and disposal of garbage and refuse in the village. The rates for regular residential will go to $10.56 per month. Golden Buckeye Cardholders can expect to pay $9.30 per month. Council also approved a resolution which will allow the village to apply for EPA funding and CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funding for the townrun portion of the sewer project. The village also recently contracted with Clermont County Building Department, Permit Central after severing ties with Santoro Engineering. Georgetown Police Chief Forrest Coburn submitted his report to council. He told council that several George-

town police officers had recent attended the town hall meeting held at the Georgetown Church of Christ. The meeting was sponsored by the Brown County Prescription/Opiate Drug Coalition and focused on the growing problem of drug abuse. He said the meetings were designed to gather input from the public on ways to combat the problem. Chief Coburn also reported that his department has executed a search warrant on an apartment in Forest Glade Apartments May 19, and Joseph Boyd, Georgetown, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of trafficking in drugs. An undercover narcotics operation led to the success of the case. Coburn added that with school now being out of session police will be patrolling the park area and other locations where youth congregate. Curfew’s and noise issues will also be given extra attention. The next meeting of the Georgetown Village Council will be held at 7:30 on June 14.

Come one...come all...to one of the best family events of the year, the 2012 Fayetteville Fireman’s Festival set for Sunday, June 17 from 2 to 10 p.m. Line up for the parade will begin at 12:30 at the high school in Fayetteville. “This is one of the biggest events in the area,” explained Frank Houk, chairman of the festival committee and retired firefighter Captain. “The Fayetteville Fire and EMS is an all volunteer organization, with over 30 active members. Our firefighters and EMT’s are dedicated to this department, and this Fireman’s Festival is our number one fundraiser of the year.” Besides the parade, the event will include rides for children provided by Double Diamond Amusements out of Pataskala, OH. There will also be many food booths available. “Our department is tax supported, so we think it’s very important to help support our department and give back to this community,” Houk added. “We’ll also be having a raffle with payback starting at $500, $250 and $175.” Cherry Oliver, an auxiliary member, has also been very active in the festival along with Joey Christie, co-chair of the parade and parade master. According to Oliver, Rick Carson, the retired fire chief, will be this year’s Grand Marshal of the parade. “The Fayetteville Fire Department and EMS is a nonprofit, all volunteer organization, established over 100 years ago to serve rural northern Brown County,” Oliver said. “This festival is a wonderful event and we know everyone who comes out will have a great time. We’re having live music from 6 to 10 p.m. with the band ‘Midnight Fire.’ ” Along with the rides a local clown will be face painting and kids will enjoy the fish pond.

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This photo was taken last year at the Fayetteville Fireman’s Festival parade. This year’s festival could be the biggest ever.

Throughout the evening there will be ongoing events like ‘Beat-the-Deal’ and ‘Giant Poker.’ Inside the fire house visitors can enjoy a great homemade roast beef dinner beginning at 3:30 p.m. Funds raised from this fes-

tival will be used for ongoing training, equipment, maintenance, vehicle purchases and day to day operations. “We are asking for donations to help with this fundraiser,” Houk added. “All donations are tax deductible and are greatly appreciated.

Breaking the Cycle in Brown County October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and activities are being planned to honor and recognize victims. The staff of the Brown County Prosecutors office would like for residents to stand together as a community and ‘Break the Cycle.’ Statistics show that one in every four women will experience domestic violence at some point in her lifetime. This means that nearly everyone knows someone who has or will experience domestic violence. It is a personal goal of the Brown County Prosecutor’s office, Victims Assistance Program, to Break the Cycle of domestic violence in the country. Crime is steadily increasing and so is the number of victims who feel they have no options. The victim Assistance Program is passionately working to not only serve victims of crime but to also bring awareness to the options available to victims of crime. The Victims Assistance Program is the proud recipi-

ent of two very generous gifts that will make it easier to Break the Cycle. The program has received a variety of office supplies from Ford Land. Through the help of Ford Land a very generous gift of $3,000 was donated to the program by Independence Excavating, Inc. (Independence, OH). Specifically, the Victim Assistance Program has been passionately concentrating on Domestic Violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and the program has supported a number of activities within the community to promote awareness through donations and county support. This past year the agency was able to co-sponsor a Vigil to honor and recognize local victims of domestic violence. In recent years, it has created posters and table tents made to display in offices and other county buildings and have distributed many informational fliers about domestic violence.

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All three Brown County athletes place at state BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press COLUMBUS-- When all was said and done, it turned out to be a pretty good couple of days for the local contingent at the OHSAA Track State Championship at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on the campus of Ohio State University. All three athletes who earned trips to the state meet -- Western Brown’s Mack Tudor and Georgetown’s Jess Adamson and Nick McAfee -- were able to overcome different obstacles and perform well enough to come home with a medal as a state placer. While each may have hoped to accomplish more, the trio had nothing to hang their heads about as each placed in the top eight in each of their events. Leading the way for the Brown County athletes at state was Tudor. The senior thrower, who was competing in his fourth straight outdoor state championship, brought home a second and third place finish. Though he was looking for a little bit more, it was still a pretty successful trip to Columbus for Tudor. “It’s the highest anyone at Western Brown’s gotten in a state tournament,” Tudor said. Tudor’s day on Saturday started off well enough as he finished third in the Division I shot put with a put of 59-3. The event winner was Coy Blair, of Logan, who threw the weighted ball 67-7. He had the longest throw in the first preliminary group and seemed to be getting stronger as he advanced towards the finals of the event. But he said the time between his flight and the finals may have played a part in him having what he called an average day at the pit. “I got pumped up and starting throwing. I was doing decent. I opened up with a decent throw. I was all right with it,” Tudor said of the shot put. “I sat down and took a break (then) I wasn’t as warm as I was. I wasn’t as intense as I was. I think that had a little bit to do with it.” Tudor was a little disappointed with the shot put results but was looking forward to the discus event coming up. Given he had set the school, city of Cincinnati and state records in the discus this season, it was fair to say that Tudor was one of the favorites heading into the event.

But Tudor wasn’t able to claim the top spot in the Division I discus. While his top throw of 187-0 was good enough that nobody else in the competition had broke that distance in regionals, Tudor wasn’t as pleased with it. That was mostly because Powell Olentangy Liberty’s Grant Cartwright had himself one heck of a day at the right time. Cartwright threw the discus 195-0 to capture the event title. He had thrown just 174-6 to qualify for state. “I had an average day I think, honestly,” a somber Tudor said. “I didn’t hit and that other kid had a great personal record. He didn’t even come into today in the 180’s. He just had a good day.” A day earlier Tudor’s fellow thrower and friend, Adamson, competed in the Division III shot put and came home with a third place finish. Though he, too, had hoped to do a little better than his throw of 55-2.5, Adamson accepted that he done well enough, on a day he wasn’t his best, to improve upon last year’s fourth place finish. “I feel like I could have done so much better but today’s just one of those days where you gotta take what you get,” Adamson said. With the chilly and wet weather that felt more like April than June as the back drop, Adamson struggled during his preliminary round to the point where he very nearly missed the finals. He snuck into the finals by half an inch as the ninth, and final, qualifier. “They went absolutely horrible,” Adamson said of the prelims. “I thought I was down and out. Didn’t think I was going to make a comeback. In fact, I didn’t even think I made it out of prelims but I sneaked in there. I’m glad I got third. I went ninth to third. I’m all right with that.” Battling the weather, nerves and pressure he put on himself to perform with his grandparents from Illinois and girlfriend in attendance, Adamson admitted that the third place finish was gratifying considering. “Yeah,” he said. “It is a little bit.” Stephon Lyons of New Middletown Springfield won the Division III shot put with a toss of 59-10.5 As the lone newbie to state of the trio, McAfee had hoped to place in the top four and break the school record in the 1600CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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Mack Tudor prepares to let go of the shot put during the State Track and Field Championships last Saturday afternoon.

Jess Adamson lets go of the shot put during the State Track and Field Championships last Friday afternoon at Ohio State University.

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A little over a month ago Fayetteville native Mark Williams was on the mound for the Milwaukee Brewers Single-A affiliate, the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, in Clinton, IA trying to adjust to his new role. The 2007 Fayetteville graduate was pitching for the first time as the back half of a starting pitcher tandem for the Timber Rattlers. Adjusting to still being a starter but pitching out of the bullpen was all that was on Williams’ mind as he took the ball in the sixth inning. But an inning later he realized that he was suddenly thrust into something that had the potential to be special -- a no-hitter. Though the next inning was his, admitted, worst of the game, Williams came through and closed out what was a combined nohitter with teammate Chad Thompson on May 4 in Clinton, IA. “To be honest, that was my first night back in bullpen. I was in the game but I didn't really look up to the scoreboard that much until seventh inning,” Williams said by phone May 24 from Davenport, IA. “I didn't have that much pressure until I got in and said, ‘Oh shoot, we’ve really got something going.” Heading into spring training back in March, Williams had hoped that he would get a chance to start his season in Low-A ball

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with the Timber Rattlers. After pitching nine innings in spring and allowing just one run, he had done just that. Though he had started games early in the season, Williams became the reliever in the tandem starts that night in early May. The adjustment to becoming the reliever in a tandem start situation wasn’t that tough on Williams. He had prepared all winter to be a starter and was still able to use those skills as well as those he had honed during his time in

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Chad Thompson, left, and Fayetteville graduate Mark Williams, right, were honored for combining to throw a no-hitter by the Milwaukee Brewers. They are pictured with Brewers minor league pitching coordinator Lee Tunnell before the May 12 Brewers/Cubs game.

the bullpen in college at Marietta College. “I go through same routine a starter would go through on a five day rotation,” he said. “I'm a starter basically...just coming out of bullpen. I like it a lot. I have had a lot of experience with it the last few years. The pen is not a big deal to me.” The one adjustment he had to get used to was to becoming what he called a scheduled reliever. It didn’t take long for him to feel comfortable in the role, however, “I’m really comfortable and really confident,” Williams said. Williams season statistics show just how comfortable and confident he has become. He has a 3-4 record, with two saves, as of June 6 with a team best 2.31 earned run average (ERA) and a 1.01 walks plus hits per innings pitched (WHIP). Both of those numbers are a strong indicator of just how well he’s pitched. He has also struck out 46 batters while walking just 19 and opponents have hit just .182 against him. Thanks to that confidence in his stuff, Williams was able to finish off the no-hitter after he ran into some trouble in the eighth inning on May 4 against the Clinton LumberKings. He walked a batter in the inning and was 3-2 on what turned out to be the last batter of the inning before he

got out of trouble. He gave a lot of credit to his catcher for settling him down and getting out of the frame. In the final inning Williams got a quick out before striking out the final two batters to seal the nohitter. Once he struck out the last batter of the game, Williams wasn’t sure what to do after accomplishing such a feat. “It was really exciting,” he said. “I didn't really know how to act because it was a combined no-hitter. All the pitchers and guys not pitching that day charged the mound. It was definitely exciting.” A week later, on May 12, Williams and Thompson were honored for their performance before a Brewers game with Chicago Cubs at Miller Park. Each were given plaques honoring their accomplishment and they were able to meet several Brewers players and coaches including catcher Jonathan Lucroy, infielder Taylor Green, pitcher Randy Wolf, manager Ron Roeicke and general manager Doug Melvin. “It was really neat to see all those guys,” Williams said. “It was amazing to see all those people and meet all those people. It was awesome.” Even beyond having a huge part in a no-hitter, Williams is having a great first full year in the minor leagues. Not only is he pitching very well -- he was just selected to be in the Midwest League All-Star game on June 19 in Geneva, IL by the league managers -- he is simply enjoying the ride after spending just a month in the minors last year with the Brewers rookie league team in Helena, MT. “It's awesome. I'm having a blast,” he said. “I’m where I want to be with group of guys I want to be with. It’s the same group as Helena last year. I’m very, very comfortable where I'm at.” Even the notorious long minor league road trips -Williams was just beginning a 13 game road trip with the Timber Rattlers when he was interviewed - haven’t been too rough on Williams. “The travel is travel,” he said. You're on the bus four to seven hours each time. The only thing you can do is watch movies or play video games. It's a bus trip. It's nothing special.” But he did add, “When the bus trip’s over, you're glad to get off.”

Bronco wrestling program has six wrestlers qualify to compete nationally Throughout the spring many elementary, junior high and high school wrestlers of the Western Brown wrestling program competed in various tournaments throughout the region. Trips were made to Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania and various schools throughout Ohio. Many of these student-athletes competed against some of the best wrestlers in our area and state as well as from other countries. Six of the wrestlers who competed this spring earned the right to compete in various national level tournament this summer. Brandon Lucas, a seventh grader, earned a spot on the Schoolboy National Team and will compete for Team Ohio from June 6-10 in Indianapolis. He earned the right by winning the 77 lb. weight class at the USA-Ohio GrecoRoman/Freestyle State Championships. The schoolboy team is made up of the best 24 junior high age wrestlers in the state of Ohio. Lucas becomes Western Brown's first member of this elite team. Furthermore, eighth grader Malachai Marlow as well as Tyler Adkins and Cody Wilson, freshman, Kenon Bowling and Blake Silvis, sophomores, all

qualified for USA-Ohio's National Team. Each of these wrestlers earned their spot on Team Ohio by placing in their respective weight classes at either the USA-Ohio State Greco-Roman/Freestyle Championships or thru the USA-Ohio Central Regionals. All five will compete in the Asic Vaughn's Cadet National GrecoRoman/Freestyle Tournament, which will be held at the end of July in Fargo, North Dakota. Prior to competing they will attend a week long training camp in Cleveland. The six Bronco wrestlers who performed well enough to earn these honors makes the highest number of National Qualifiers in school history. These young men are extremely excited and are proud to be representing Western Brown. All of these deserving young men are in need of your help. Each of them are going to have to raise between $800-1,000 to pay for their trip. Donations are greatly accepted but the young men are wiling to work to raise the money. If you’re interested please contact Western Brown wrestling coach Wendel Donathan at: wendel.donathan@wb.k12.oh.us.

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Controlled deer and waterfowl hunts coming soon Hunters wanting to participate in Ohio 's fall controlled deer and waterfowl hunts have until July 31 to submit permit applications for a random drawing. These special hunts are held on selected public areas to provide additional hunting opportunities for Ohio ’s hunting enthusiasts. All applicants, youth and adult, must possess a current hunting license and meet the age requirements in order to apply for a controlled hunt. Hunters can apply for the controlled hunts by completing the application process online using the Wild Ohio Customer Center at www.wildohio.com or by calling 800WILDLIFE and requesting a mail-in application. There

is a non-refundable application fee of $3 per hunt. Hunters will be randomly drawn from submitted applications. Successful applicants will be notified and provided additional hunt information by U.S. mail and email. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Wild Ohio Customer Center at www.wildohio.com to view the status of their application and, if selected, print their controlled hunt permit. More specific information about hunt dates and locations, including opportunities dedicated to youth, women and mobility-impaired hunters, can be found at www.wildohio.com.

Three honored with Sports Leadership Award at HEMS

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Heartbreakers take second place! The Mt. Orab Heartbreakers, a local under-eight years old softball team, recently finished in second place in their mid-season tournament at Withamsville on May 19. Team members pictured first row, l-r: Kylie Mosbacher, London Hinkle, Ashley Cash, Kendall Henry, Kayla Brown and Haylee Gullett. Pictured second row, l-r: Leslie Hinkle, Dallas Huxell, Megan West, Lindsey Gavula, Layla Elliot and Alexis Smith. Pictured back row, l-r: Coaches Kyle Gavula, Lori Gavula, Julie Hinkle and Randy Hinkle. Congratulations ladies for a job well done!

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MacKenzie Brooks, Rachel Gibbons and Jake McKinney as the recipients of the 2011-2012 Sports Leadership Award. Brooks participated in volleyball, basketball and track during both seventh and eighth grade. She is the daughter of Faye and Dave Brooks. Gibbons participated in cross country, basketball and track during both seventh and eighth grade. She is the daughter of Tracy and Denny Gibbons. McKinney participated in football, basketball and track during both seventh

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Hamersville School held their annual Sports Banquet on Thursday, May 17 where they honored all student-athletes in seventh and eighth grade. Each student who participated in a sport received a certificate, sports letter and pin. The last award of the evening was the Sports Leadership Award. Criteria for eligibility for the Leadership Award was that the student-athlete participated in at least two sports during their seventh and eighth grade year, they followed school rules, maintained good grades (85% average in each subject), exemplified good moral character, displayed leadership qualities in school and as a team member, cooperated with coaches, teachers, students and fellow athletes, developed athletic skills through practice and competition, used athletic ability wisely and effectively and made important contributions to the teams’ performance. Based on those criteria, Hamersville School is pleased to announce

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Ripley senior basketball player Jordan Mitchell has signed to continued his career on the hardwood at the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati. Mitchell was AllSouthern Hills League selection this year as he helped lead the Blue Jays basketball team to a 17-5 season and a SHL Division II title. Pictured above first row, l-r: Kelly Mitchell, mother; Jordan Mitchell; and Jim Mitchell, father. Pictured back row, l-r: Susie Skinner, Ripley principal; Marty Adams, Ripley boys basketball coach; and Jeff Wilson, Ripley athletic director.

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Eichner to continue softball career Ripley senior Kayla Eichner has signed to continue her softball career at Southern State Community College in Hillsboro. Pictured above sitting, l-r: Aimee Carpenter, Ripley softball coach; Eichner; and Michelle Eichner, mother. Pictured standing: Randy Sanders, Southern State softball coach.

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Wright to play tennis at Morehead State Univ. Western Brown senior tennis player Morgan Wright recently signed with Morehead State University to continue her career at the next level. Pictured above first row, lr: Megan Wright, sister; Jessica Wright, mother; Morgan Wright; Dennis Wright, father. Pictured back row, l-r: Heather Cooper, WBHS principal; Jeff Herrmann, Western Brown assistant athletic director; Max Vavilov, Western Brown girls tennis coach; and Tim Cook, Western Brown athletic director.

McCoy will play football at Thomas More Western Brown senior football player Kevin McCoy has signed to play football for Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, KY. Pictured above first row, l-r: Mike Russell, stepfather; Roxanne Russell, mother; Kevin McCoy; and Ed McCoy, father. Pictured back row, l-r: Heather Cooper, WBHS principal; Jeff Herrmann, Western Brown assistant athletic director; Evan Dreyer, Western Brown football coach; and Tim Cook, Western Brown athletic Director.

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Thomas More the spot for Woodyard Western Brown senior football player Nick Woodyard has signed to play football for Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, KY. Pictured above first row, l-r: James Stull, brother; Lisa Woodyard, mother; Nick Woodyard; and Craig Woodyard, father. Pictured back row, l-r: Heather Cooper, WBHS principal; Jeff Herrmann, Western Brown assistant athletic director; Evan Dreyer, Western Brown football coach; and Tim Cook, Western Brown athletic director.

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Smith to play baseball for Tiffin University Western Brown senior Alex Smith recently signed to continue his baseball career at Tiffin University in Tiffin, OH. Pictured above first row, l-r: Bill Smith, father; Alex Smith; and Michele Smith, mother. Pictured second row, l-r: Heather Cooper, WBHS principal; Jeff Herrmann, Western Brown assistant athletic director; Brett Barber, Western Brown baseball coach; and Tim Cook, Western Brown athletic director.

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Brammer will run for St. Catharine College Western Brown senior Kara Brammer recently signed with St. Catharine College in Springfield, KY to continue her cross country career. Pictured above first row, l-r: Michele Cahal, mother; Kara Brammer; and Perry Cahal, father. Pictured second row, l-r: Heather Cooper, WBHS principal; Jeff Herrmann, Western Brown assistant athletic director; Blake Jones, St. Catharine cross country coach; and Tim Cook, Western Brown athletic director.

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4:12.93. But McAfee performed well enough on day he said wasn’t his best to still place eighth. While not quite what he had hoped, McAfee was able to reach the podium in his first time at state, which was important to him. “I was counting the places as I was coming down the home stretch,” McAfee admitted, “so I could make it to the podium.” Getting to the podium was no easy task as McAfee

said he was fighting exhaustion the final lap of the race. All in all, placing in Columbus was a pretty good way for McAfee to end what was a very successful season that saw him earn multiple district titles and that first trip to state. “I was really hoping to make it this year since last year I didn’t get a chance to run,” McAfee said after his race. “But I was just pretty happy to finish the season with a podium finish.”

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Haggerty to join teammates at Thomas More Western Brown senior Jordan Haggerty recently signed with Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, KY to continue his football career. Pictured above first row, l-r: Jordan Haggerty and Shannon Haggerty, mother. Pictured back row, l-r: Heather Cooper, WBHS principal; Jeff Herrmann, Western Brown assistant athletic director; Evan Dreyer, Western Brown football coach; and Tim Cook, Western Brown athletic director.

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State track: Tudor, Adamson and McAfee all earn medals CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 meter run when he ran in Columbus. He had just missed breaking the record at regionals by a little more than a second. He wasn’t able to quite do either, however, as his time of 4:26.01 last Saturday morning in Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium - four second off the school record -- didn’t break the top four finishers. Cory Glines of St. Thomas Aquinas won the event in a meet record time of

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Jess Adamson talks to fellow state finalist, and friend, Mack Tudor between throws on Friday afternoon.

Fayetteville soccer will be holding sign-ups for its fall league on June 9, June 13 and June 23 at the Fayetteville branch of the Brown County Library. Sign-ups will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on June 9 and 23 and from 6-8 p.m. on June 13. Players must have a birthday between August 1, 1998-July 21, 2008 to be eligible to play. Any first year players need to bring a copy of their birth certificate when they sign-up.

4 at the Russellville Rambler Center. Registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. for the race that will begin an hour later. Participants can run or walk the 5K and there will be several divisions for those interested in running. Winners will be crowned from each division, as well as the overall winner, and the top eight walkers will be honored as well. All proceeds from the event will go towards the Joe Myers Eastern High School Lady Warrior and Warrior Basketball Scholarship Fund.

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Sardinia Elementary students celebrate Right to Read Week

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The Students, Teachers, and Staff of Sardinia Elementary celebrated Right to Read Week May 7 -11. The theme this year was “Let’s Score with Books”. Each day, students were given extra time to read their library books in class. Students in first through fifth grade read 476 books with a total of 1,550,343 words read. So far this year, students at Sardinia Elementary School have read 20,088 library books! The week was concluded with a grand finale assembly with a very special guest, Gapper, The Lovable Mascot of the Cincinnati Reds. Students enjoyed asking the Gapper questions and finding out how he came to Cincinnati. They were greatly entertained by his animated interpretation of his favorite book, “Casey at Bat” as Mr. Bick read the story of Casey to his students. The assembly concluded with a lively “Chicken Dance” led by Gapper and Mr. Bick and a high five or hug for each student from Gapper. The kindergarten and first grade students had a wonderful surprise when he visited each of their classrooms. Pictured above, Gapper stops in to visit Mrs. Beyer's first grade class at Sardinia Elementary School.

Georgetown Elementary has released the final honor roll for the 2011-2012 school year. ALL A HONOR ROLL First grade: Sierra Achor, Alexys Brown, Clayton Caldwell, Anistin Fender, Garrett Gregory, Glendy Macario, Carson Malott, MaKenna McIntosh, Aaron Riddle, Gabe Scott, Abby Staker, Alyson Swingle, Heidi Crowe, Mallory Dotson, Dylan Euton, Maria Farst, Maahlik Felder, Galea, Jaxon, Lainy Harwell, Carson Miles, Halie Newberrry, Emily Renshaw, Alex Underwood, Cale Varney, Andrew Jones, Dane Tomlin, Mason Williams Second grade: Jeremiah Carter, RJ Ernst, Kenna Gregory, Zach Malin, Kiley Martin, Ethan Fussnecker, Nate Kratzer, Caitlyn Sweet, Catie Asher, Chloe Faust, Mark Smith, Torie Utter Third grade: Abbi Deisch, Joshua Galley, Ethan Thomas, Jaden Utter, Olivia Waits, Sydney Porter Fourth grade: Cody Colwell, Isabella Holland, Ava Williams, Allyson McHenry, Kati Colwell, Jordyn Watson, Fifth grade: McKay Jones, Casey Quinn, Shelby Smith, Lance Sininger, Emerson Cahall, Jillian Donohoo-Boyd, Mia Johnson, Wendy Ramos Sixth grade: Wesley Wolf, Jacob Daniel, Daren Knauff, Zach Koehler A-B HONOR ROLL

First grade: Macy Cox, Isaiah Dalton, Tanner Dalton, Dominque Frazier, Danny Houk-Estep, Clayton Howard, Caila Jefferson, Ethan Jones, Riley Kattwinkel, Carlie Schumacher, Brady Seal, Ceirra Boehmer, Derek Fetters, Chase Fithen, Mikala Mounce, Kayla Newberry, Cavin Passmore, Trenton Tucker, Bailey Plymesser, Bradley Campbell, Chloe Hensley, Olivia Henson, Emilynn Ratliff, Harley Roush, Hunter Sawyers, Aliyana Windham Second grade: Nathan Balzhiser, Connor Carrington, Errin Ealy, Payton Felts, John Francis, Kaleb Franklin, Kiley Hewitt, Isabella Insko, Madison Lawson, Gabe Mckinzie, Logan Owens, Josh Simmonds, Matthew Smith, Jacob Stropes, MaKena Swearingen, MacKenzie Thorne, Ben Carter, Sierra Chisenhall, Jaden Fite, Grace Humble, Isaac Rankin, Kaitlyn Wood, Keara Fulton, Nancy Hastings, Brody Holland, Rachel Howell, Cadence Ishmael , Livia Phillips, Laura Stansberry, Dylan Swearingen Third grade: Brady Bishop, Toby Bruce, Hannah Latham, Kaleigh Miles, Connor Moe, Jaiden Slack, Dylan Thompson, Kristofer Young, Madison Benjamin, Bailey Day, Kayla Euton, McKenna Householder, Shelby Nichols, Blake Tolle, Greg Vaughn

Fourth grade: Jeremy Ackley, Garrett Ernst, Garrett Lewis, Jacob Meranda, Jessica Palmer, Wesley Sweet, Thomas Baumgartner, Noah Douglas, Autumn Grant, Dylan Hodges, Abby Hughes, Isabella London, Chandler Patrick, Libby Scott, Brittany Twaddle,Logan White, McKenzie Benjamin, Cameron Cluxton, Regan Gable, Cody Graves, Hunter McMullen, Bryana Miller, Alex Richey, Nick Stewart

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Fifth grade Tanner Ellis, Jenna Griffith, Koby Hyde, Madison Kattine, Lance Leggett, Tyler Murrell, Tyler Newberry, Kennedy Underwood, Jackson Gregory, J.T. Householder, Trey Kirker, Alex Knauff, Katie Roberts, Kyle Cornette, Katie Durbin, Latrell Jones, Jessica Latham, Ethan Neal, Noah Pack, Finn Tomlin, Ricky White, Danielle Williams, Noah Bishop, Emerson Cahall, Lexie Gray, Isaac Holland, Travis Newberry, Ashley Woodward Sixth grade : Austin Armacost, Dylan Chinn, Sam Clifton, Caroline Ellis, Kayle McFerron, Destiny Perkins, Xan Planck, Jessie Thompson, McKayla Behrendt, Desiree Carter, Samantha Davis, Brianna Goldsberry, Will Mootz, Tiffany Stanley, Jonathan Strickland, Sha Thompson, Josh Ward

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2012 Brown County recipient of the Franklin B. Walter All Scholastic Award This year’s recipient of the Franklin B. Walter All Scholastic Award is Miss Emily Meese, 2012 graduate from Eastern Local High School. Emily is the daughter of Ann & Stephen Meese of Lake Waynoka, OH. The Franklin B. Walter All Scholastic Award Program was established by the Ohio Educational Service Center Association to promote student achievement and to recognize outstanding students. A senior from each county within the State of Ohio was recognized on April 25, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio at the annual meeting of Superintendents of Ohio Educational Service Centers. Pictured above are: Michele Filon, Superintendent, Eastern Local Schools; Stephen Meese, father; Emily Meese; Richard Murray, President of the Ohio Educational Service Center Association; James V. Frazier, Superintendent, Brown County Educational Service Center. Emily will also receive a $500.00 scholarship from the Brown County ESC. Emily plans to major in Animal Sciences when she attends college.

Meese to get OSU Scholarship Eastern student Emily Meese, of Lake Waynoka, recently received a $2,000 CFAES Merit Scholarship from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at Ohio State University based on there application, academic record, test scores and leadership achievements in school or in the community. The College’s Scholarship Program in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Envi-

ronmental Sciences at Ohio State awards incoming freshman and first quarter transfer students in the college sizable

scholarships, some which may be renewable based on continued high academic achievement.

Seth Erwin, a 2010 graduate of Fayetteville High School, has been awarded the Ohio Agribusiness Association/Phillip Van Matre Scholarship for the 2012-13 school year. It is a $4,000 scholarship. Erwin, the son of Mitch and Cindy Erwin, is a sophomore at Ohio State University majoring in Agribusiness and Applied Economics. He is president of the FarmHouse International Fraternity and a member of Ohio Staters Inc., Alpha Zeta Partners, CFAES Ambassador and Agriculture Future of America College Ambassador. He plans to pursue a career in agriculture. The Ohio Agribusiness Association/Phillip Van Matre Scholarship, open to Agribusiness and Applied

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Economics majors at OSU, is awarded on the basis of scholarship, leadership and potential contribution to agricultural industry. It is one of several scholarships made available by agribusi-

ness firms, individuals and agricultural organizations for students interested in agribusiness, farm finance, agricultural marketing, farm management and closely related areas.

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RULH eighth graders participate in first ceremony RULH Middle School held their first annual 8th grade Promotion Ceremony this past week. State Rep Danny Bubp was the key note speaker. Also in attendance was Martha Hasselbusch, Principal; Pat Kimble, Interim Superintendent; Red Applegate, VP of the Bd of Ed; and Bob Carpenter, Bd Member. and numerous family and friends.

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Eastern student Laramie Wells, of Russellville, recently received a $1,800 CFAES Merit Scholarship from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at Ohio State University based on there application, academic record, test scores and leadership achievements in school or in the community. Also the National FFA Organization recently awarded a $1,000 WilburEllis Company scholarship to Wells of the Eastern FFA. Wells plans to use the funds to pursue a degree at Wilmington College.

2011-12 EMS perfect attendance Those students who had perfect attendance for Eastern Middle School 20112012 school year is as follows: 6th grade - Emily Bolin, Seth Jermer, Alanna Prine, Cassidy Staggs, and Makenzie Strole; 7th grade - Sean McManes; 8th grade - Kendall Purdy.

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F’ville students work hard in county Science Fair, one onto state On February 25, 2012, Kayde Russell (7th grade) and Darrell Crain(8th grade) participated in the Brown County Science Fair held at the JVS. Darrell received an excellent rating and Kayde received a superior rating. On March 17th, these students along with some other eighth graders, Nichole Jones and Ashley Jakeway participated in District Science Fair held at Wilmington College in Wilington, Ohio. Darrell Crain (8th grade) received a good rating, Kayde Russell( 7th grade) received a good rating, Nichole Jones(8th grade) received an excellent rating and Ashley Jakeway (8th grade) received a superior rating advancing her onto state science fair. On May 5th, Ashley Jakeway participated in State Science Day held at The Ohio State University in Columbus Ohio. Here she received and excellent rating. These students have worked very hard taking responsibility for their own research and we are very proud of them at the Fayetteville Perry Schools!

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Adams-Brown Diabetes Education Coalition goes to the Music City The Adams-Brown Diabetes Education Coalition (ABDEC) was well-represented at the 2012 Appalachian Diabetes Coalitions Celebrating Success Conference in Nashville, Tennessee in late March. This year the Coalition sent five members to the Conference to share ideas with diabetes coalitions from several other Appalachian states and to gain additional knowledge and skills for community-based diabetes prevention and control. Traveling to the Music City were Lavonne McCoy, Adams County Regional Medical Center; Sue Basta and Debbie Ryan, HEALTH-UC & the University of Cincinnati AHEC Program and the AdamsBrown Creating Healthy Communities Program; and Cheryl Phillips and Phyllis Smith, both of the Southwest Regional Medical Center Home Care. This three-day Conference is held annually and funded through the Ap-

palachian Diabetes Control and Translation Project (ADCTP), which is managed by the Center for Rural Health at Marshall University. The ABDEC team’s attendance was funded through its new Together on Diabetes grant from the ADCTP. The Conference included an excellent keynote address by Dr. Ann Albright, Director of the Division of Diabetes Translation, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion at the CDC. “How-to” sessions included topics such as community mobilization, evidence-based programs for physical activity, partnering with local food banks for diabetes prevention and control with uninsured people, and use of new communication tools for Diabetes Coalitions. Several panel presentations were also held throughout the three days so that each Diabetes Coalition could present a success story. For the ABDEC,

Debbie Ryan spoke about Adams County’s extensive worksite wellness challenges and Phyllis Smith discussed the Brown County Sugar Helpers and its monthly diabetes support group. The Adams-Brown Diabetes Education Coalition began in 2003 and has members representing almost 15 local organizations as well as individuals living with diabetes. Our vision is “diabetes education for all” and our mission is to promote prevention and improved self-management of diabetes through awareness and education. If you or your organization/group has the interest and talent to help promote diabetes awareness, prevention, or management, please consider joining the ABDEC. For more information about the ABDEC, you can contact Lavonne McCoy (in Adams County) at 937-205-0212 or Cheryl Phillips (in Brown County) at 937-378-7153.

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Spring Slam huge success Around 80 gathered to hear Cincinnati Christian Rock band NewsDay on a Saturday, in March at the Church of Jesus Christ Apostles Doctrine in Georgetown. Newsday, led by front man Mike Lyons, played a range of music including cover songs from Audio Adrenaline, Newsboys and Third Day. The event, Spring Slam also featured Elite Boi and the Samuel Evans Band from Hillsboro. Spring Slam is a free concert and Apostles Doctrine plan on having one next year with dates and headline band to be named at a later date.

Patrol targeting impaired drivers to combat fatalities

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Patrol OV arrests up by more than 500 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 driv-

ers 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 Sgt. James Russell. “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.

Helping children learn Children learn in many different ways. Child care providers can help children learn by providing a variety of activities every day. The COAD Ohio4Kids has resources available for child care providers to borrow, FREE from the COAD Ohio4Kids resource lending library. Providers can bor-

row materials, such as activity books, multi-cultural ideas, special needs, and school-age care. We will give you the tools that you need to find the right place for your child. Call ohio4kids at 1-800577-2276 or go to www.ohio4kids.org. It's always free.

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Southern Ohio Farmland Preservation Association Youth Fishing Tournament winners Mark Smith and Brendan Baker were winners in the 10 years and under age group with catches of 14.6 lbs. and 31 in. respectively. The Southern Ohio Farmland Preservation Association (SOFPA) sponsors the annual event with the cooperation of the Silver Hook Fishing Lake in Decatur. Thank you to all who participated. Mark your calendar for the third Sunday in May 2013. SOFPA is a non-profit land trust which helps landowners set up easements to preserve farmland for future generations. Membership dues are $20 per year.

Nurturing a love of things that grow BY Faye Mahaffey The Master Gardner Do you have a “small” gardener in your family? Have you begun to teach these young gardeners that the only thing truly better than stopping to smell the flowers is stopping to smell the flowers that they’ve planted themselves? Fast Sprouters include: Zinnias, Marigolds, Cosmos and Nasturtium. These annuals will grow from about 6 inches tall (dwarf marigolds) to about 3 feet tall (taller zinnias). Kids love to see fast results, and these super Sprouters come to life in just a few days. They all need full sun, except Nasturtium, which will take part shade. For fun you can decorate salads and cakes with nasturtium flowers. Not only are they beautiful, but both the leaves and flowers are edible. They have a spicy, peppery taste and are high in vitamin C. If you’d like to have a taste test, just make sure you don’t use pesticides or chemical fertilizers on or near your plants. The classic crowd pleaser is the Sunflower (Helianthus). These annuals range in height from 2 to a monumental 12 feet tall. Sunflowers need full sun. Young gardeners love this plant that can outgrow them in a single summer and love standing next to them each day to compare heights. Sunflowers come in all sizes and colors. You can grow short sunflowers, such as ‘Teddy Bear Dwarf’ which rarely tops 2 feet, and tall sunflowers such as ‘Mammoth Grey Stripe’, which can reach 15 feet. For fun you can watch them live up to their names – Sunflowers turn their heads to follow the sun from morning to night. Chart their rapid growth and see how long it takes the taller varieties to

reach their full potential. Leave them standing, after the flowers fade, to attract pretty goldfinches. Sunflower seeds are a favorite snack for these birds and can keep them well-fed deep into the winter. If you want to plant a bird magnet, try planting some Flower Tobacco (Nicotiana). This annual needs full sun to partial shade and will grow from 12 to 36 inches tall. Many plants attract hummingbirds, but one of the most reliable is flowering tobacco. Step outside in early evening with your children and breathe deeply. This is when the flowers release greater amounts of their wonderful scent. Although it’s considered an annual, flower tobacco readily reseeds itself for more flowers next season. Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) are either annual (bloom in the same year they are planted), or biennial (blooming the second year after planting). Some hollyhocks have simple, old-fashioned looks, and others have dozens of rich, ruffly petals. My mother always planted hollyhocks along the barn, since some can reach up to 8 feet tall. Hollyhocks will thrive in full sun to part shade. For fun you can use the flowers to make hollyhock dolls like my grandma did as a girl. (1.) Invert a hollyhock blossom for the skirt. (2.) Give your doll a head by attaching a flower bud to her hollyhock skirt with a toothpick. (3.) Place a third flower on her “head” for a bonnet. Four O’clock plants were just of few of mom’s “favorites” that made the move from the farm to my parent’s new home. Mom loved this annual that readily reseeds for a new crop next season. Once you get them going, you’ll never be without a Four O’clock in the garden.

Well it is over for another year The 2012 spring turkey season came to a close on Sunday May 20. It ended with Ohio hunters checking in 17,647 wild turkeys during the four-week season. This number is a three percent decrease from the total number of birds taken last season with a number of 18,162 turkeys checked in. Brown County turkey hunters harvested a total of 350 turkeys during the season. This is decrease of 78 birds from last year’s number of 428 that was checked in. Our neighboring hunters in Adams and Clermont Counties also showed a decrease in numbers this season. Adams county hunters harvested 420 birds down from last season’s total of 502, and Clermont hunters reported 338 also down from last season’s number of 420. The top county again was Ashtabula with 762 with an increase of 62 birds from the total number taken in 2011 that was 700. With the numbers that the ODNR are reporting it looks like to me we are seeing more decreasing numbers reported by hunters. Is this because of a decrease in the total number of birds in the state, or the amount

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WORKING HUNTER JEFF KRESS of hunters taking part or the success they have had taking a turkey, or could it be the new checking system. Wildlife biologists for the state estimate the total population of turkeys to b 180,000. And the ODNR estimated 70,000 people hunted wild turkey this season. So this leaves the question of success or the checking system. Now it is just my opinion, and you know everybody has one but I think it is a little of both. When I talked to a lot of hunters this season they told me they just didn’t have any luck. And I feel that some of the birds taken this season didn’t get checked. Some of them because of unethical hunters that just wanted to get around the system for one reason or the other, and by some hunter that just got frustrated by the checking system that had trouble getting thru or didn’t have access to a PC and figured they had a tag they didn’t

need to check it in. The information that you provide when you check in a turkey or deer is very important for the ODNR, it helps them with not only who has taken a deer or turkey but helps them manage the game population so seasons can be changed and bag limits change, so they can provide great hunting for all of Ohio hunters.

Meeting location changed The ASD Support Group of Brown County will meet at a different location for the June and July meetings due to the school building being closed for the summer months. Tuesday, June 19 and Tuesday, July 17 from 6:30 - 8 p.m., the group will meet under the picnic shelter at the Mt. Orab park located on High Street. Childcare will not be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Denise Holden at (937) 444-1343.

Young gardeners will love watching these plants wake up and show their blooms around four o’clock in the afternoon. The only exception is on cloudy days when refracted sunlight causes their bright flowers to stay open all day. They are also intensely fragrant after they open, which is a delight to younger and older noses alike. Many of us simply don’t take time to sit and enjoy our flower gardens. I am always encouraging you to take a “walk about” and enjoy the daily changes taking place in your landscape. This article has reminded me that I was going to place a bench close to my Butterfly Garden so that I can enjoy the fluttering activity and maybe take some great photographs. The rain has eased the stress on the tomatoes in the garden. The spinach has bolted and the lettuce will soon follow. The garlic is dying down and will soon be ready to harvest. The squash and cucumber plants are blooming. I finished 6 batches of strawberry freezer jam today. Can you believe it? I have a new project for the week-end. My husband is helping me build a pallet garden. I will have lots to share with you next week. Take time to smell the roses this week!!

Car Show to be held at Mt. Orab church

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The Living Church of Five Mile will be hosting the 6th Annual Dean Ruark Memorial Car Show on Saturday, June 16, 2012. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with judging starting at 11:30 a.m. Registration is $10.00 and open to all classes of cars, trucks, and bikes. Unique trophies for all classes, People’s Choice Trophy, great door prizes all day. Dash plaques for the first 150. Lunch and snacks will be available along with a bake sale and trophies and prizes for the corn hole tournament. The church is located at 16908 State Route 68, Mt. Orab. For more information call Dixie at (937) 6039532 or Pastor Don White at (937) 444-9363.

Las Vegas Nights at ‘Burg Legion Williamsburg American Legion Post #288 will be holding Las Vegas Nights on Friday, June 1, 2012 during June in Ole Williamsburg. Las Vegas Nights is an evening of 7 card stud, Black Jack, Texas Hold’em and Let it Ride and will run from 7 p.m. to midnight. The Legion is located in Williamsburg on South Fifth Street beside Sue’s Crazy Cruizin’ BP and Collier Heating.

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fice released information on the 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 May 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 questioned. 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.” 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 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 served as mayor of Aberdeen 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. Renchen is also currently facing Domestic Violence charges in Brown County Municipal Court.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 gaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity, one count of third degree Conspiracy, one count of third degree Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals Used in the Manufacture of Drugs, and one third degree count of Having Weapons While Under Disability. Pfeffer is accused of manufacturing methamphetamine and marijuana and engaging in a conspiracy to manufacture drugs between December 1, 2011 and April 13, 2012. Ricky Wilson, 40 of Cincinnati, faces one count of first degree Illegal Cultivation of Marijuana, one count of second degree Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity, one count of third degree Conspiracy, one count of third degree Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals Used in the Manufacture of Drugs. Wilson is accused of manufacturing methamphetamine and marijuana and engaging in a conspiracy to manufacture drugs between December 1, 2011 and April 13, 2012. Doug Waits, 24 of Mount Orab, faces one second degree count of Illegal Manufacture of Drugs, one count of second degree Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity, one count of third degree Conspiracy, one count of third degree Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals Used in the Manufacture of Drugs. Waits is accused of manufacturing methamphetamine and marijuana and engaging in a conspiracy to

65 dogs to be taken away from Ripley woman CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 their help.” Staubach also said that PetSmart Charities was also assisting with a “significant donation” to fund the rescue project. She said the removal and rescue project was going to cost around twenty thousand dollars without factoring in volunteer time. “If we paid all these volunteers minimum wage, we think it would cost about

sixty thousand dollars to get the job done”, Staubach said. RedRover staff will be staying in the area until June 21 to assist in the evaluation process and to train volunteers to continue after they depart. Staubach said that there was not a planned target date for adoptions for the dogs to begin at this time. “We don’t know how long it will take for the process to play out, but once we are ready to find homes for these dogs we will definitely let

people know”, she said. This effort will not be the first removal on the Wilder property. 37 dogs were removed and euthanized in February of 2011, leading to a great deal of controversy. Wilder is going to keep three dogs, all of whom are going to be spayed or neutered. She also said she is out of the animal rescue business. “I’ll call the Humane Society next time is see a dog that needs help”, she said.

manufacture drugs between December 1, 2011 and April 13, 2012. Ashley Hensley, 20, faces one count of second degree Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity, one count of third degree Conspiracy, one count of third degree Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals Used in the Manufacture of Drugs. Hensley is accused of manufacturing methamphetamine and marijuana and engaging in a conspiracy to manufacture drugs between December 1, 2011 and April 13, 2012. Brianna Williams, 20, faces one count of second degree Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity, one count of third degree Conspiracy, one count of third degree Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals Used in the Manufacture of Drugs. Williams is accused of manufacturing methamphetamine and marijuana and engaging in a conspiracy to manufacture drugs between December 1, 2011 and April 13, 2012. Jessica Behrmann, 21 of Mount Orab, faces one count of second degree Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity, one count of third degree Conspiracy, one count of third degree Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals Used in the Manufacture of Drugs. Behrmann is accused of manufacturing methamphetamine and marijuana and engaging in a conspiracy to manufacture drugs between December 1, 2011 and April 13, 2012. Elisa Whitby, 47 of Williamsburg, faces one count of second degree Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity, one count of third degree Conspiracy, one count of third degree Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals Used in the Manufacture of Drugs. Whitby is accused of manufacturing methamphetamine and marijuana and engaging in a conspiracy to manufacture drugs between December 1, 2011 and April 13, 2012. Jacqueline Allen, 34, faces one count of second degree Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity, one count of third degree Conspiracy, one count of third degree Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals Used in the Manufacture of Drugs. Allen is accused of manufacturing methamphetamine and marijuana and engaging in a conspiracy to manufacture drugs between December 1, 2011 and April 13, 2012.

Elizabeth Colby, 19 of Fayetteville, faces one count of second degree Burglary, one count of second degree Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity, one count of third degree Conspiracy, one count of third degree Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals Used in the Manufacture of Drugs. Colby is accused of manufacturing methamphetamine and marijuana and engaging in a conspiracy to manufacture drugs between December 1, 2011 and April 13, 2012. She is also accused of entering an occupied structure for the purpose of Theft on April 12, 2012. Pamela Mehne, 50, faces one third degree count of Complicity in the Commission of an Offense. Mehne is accused of transporting Edward Burson from Brown County to a bus station between May 1 and May 8 and providing him with a bus ticket to flee the jurisdiction and pending Manufacturing Drugs charges. Veronica Freeman, 23, faces one third degree count of Complicity in the Commission of an Offense. Mehne is accused of transporting Edward Burson from Brown County to a bus station between May 1 and May 8 and providing him with a bus ticket to flee the jurisdiction and pending Manufacturing Drugs charges. Roy Burson, 30, faces one third degree count of Complicity in the Commission of an Offense. Mehne is accused of transporting Edward Burson from Brown County to a bus station between May 1 and May 8 and providing him with a bus ticket to flee the jurisdiction and pending Manufacturing Drugs charges. Edward Burson, 21 of Georgetown, faces one second degree count of Illegal manufacture of Drugs and one third degree count of Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals Used for the Manufacture of Drugs. Burson is accused of assembling, possessing and manufacturing methamphetamine on or about May 1, 2012. Leslie Inglis, 27 of Cincinnati, faces one second degree count of Illegal manufacture of Drugs and one third degree count of Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals Used for the Manufacture of Drugs. Inglis is accused of assembling, possessing and manufacturing methamphetamine on or about May 1, 2012. Crystal Livers, 30 of

West Union, faces one fourth degree count of Possession of Heroin and one second degree Misdemeanor count of Possessing Drug Abuse Instruments. Livers is accused of possessing Heroin and Drug Abuse Instruments on or about April, 10, 2012. Dennis Fordyce, 28 of Georgetown, faces one fifth degree count of Receiving Stolen Property. Fordyce is accused of receiving and retaining multiple laptop computers between Dec. 1, 2011 and Feb. 7, 2012. Lori Brothers, 47 of New Vienna, faces one fourth degree count of Grand Theft and one fourth degree count of Tampering With Records. Brothers is accused of stealing lottery tickets from Sardinia First Stop and falsifying receipts to cover the thefts between Dec. 1, 2011 and Feb. 29, 2012. Seth Bost, 19 of Georgetown, faces one second degree count of Burglary, one count of fifth degree Theft and three counts of fifth degree Breaking and Entering. He is accused of breaking into three separate structures during the month of April, 2012. Nicholas Justice, 31 of Winchester, faces one second degree count of Burglary. Justice is accused of breaking into an occupied structure on or about April 28, 2012. Timothy Boone, 41 of West Union, faces one fifth degree count of Possession of Heroin and one second degree Misdemeanor count of Possessing Drug Abuse Instruments. Boone is accused of possessing Heroin and Drug Abuse Instruments on or about March 26, 2012. Timothy Beard, 23 of Batavia, faces three fifth degree counts of Complicity in the Commission of an Offense. Beard is accused of aiding in the commission of the theft of checks from Alexander Chilelli. Kayla Kemen, 23 of Williamsburg, faces three fifth degree counts of Complicity in the Commission of an Offense. Beard is accused of aiding in the commission of the theft of checks from Alexander Chilelli. Christopher McKeehan, 29 of Sardinia, faces one count of second degree Burglary. McKeehan is accused of entering an occupied structure for the purpose of committing an offense on or about April 18, 2012.

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The Brown County Board of Elections met in regular session on June 7. This photo was taken at the May 30 Emergency Meeting.

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Strong words at Board of Elections meeting CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Democrat board member Ralph Quallen directed comments to Republican board members Bill Herdman and Mariah Votel following Long’s decision to retire as scheduled. Quallen appeared to blame Herdman and Votel for Shaffers’ resignation, and said “With Kathy’s decision to depart, this fiasco that has taken place, that you guys created, if there is anything that goes wrong with the presidential election, the burden will fall on you.” Quallen expressed reservations at having two new employees on the board of election staff five months before the General Election in November. Herdman replied “All we can do is the best we can.” Votel disagreed with

Quallen, saying “Ralph, we can’t do anything when someone leaves a position whether through a resignation or through a retirement. I appreciate what Jill Shaffer did for this office. I think she did a fine job.” Herdman said “We’re going to hire two good people for these positions and we’ll have a successful election.” Following Herdman’s statement, Jones said “The morale in this office has been very unpleasant” and board member Dallas Hurt said that the Secretary of State’s office had received an e-mail “from a board member” discussing shortcomings in procedure in the office. Votel and Herdman both denied sending such an email. Keith Corman, Regional Liaison for the Secretary of

States Office, said “All I heard was that there was an acknowledgement that there was something sent”, but he did not say who sent the email or if he knew who did. Quallen then addressed the story in the June 3 edition of The Brown County Press about procedures followed during the March 6 Primary Election. “Paul (Hall) accused Kathy (Jones) of losing the election (for him) in the paper. That’s the only way you can interpret it. Jones said “This board needs to address what happened on election day and I think you’re going to find that once the facts come out that there have maybe been some misconceptions.” The Secretary of State’s office said last week that “the facts of the matter” were being looked into.

Many people go through life with sensitive teeth. For some, biting into ice cream or cold fruit can be a very painful experience. There are many reasons why teeth can be sensitive. The most common ones include toothbrush abrasion, cracks in teeth, decay, old fillings that need replaced, and trauma to the teeth. The good news for sensitivity sufferers is that these are all problems that can be alleviated with dental treatment. The most common culprit to sensitivity that we see in the dental office is toothbrush abrasion. This is sometimes caused by using a hard-bristled toothbrush and/or tarter-control toothpaste in a back and forth motion very rigorously. This wears away the cementum layer on the root surface exposing sensitive dentinal tubules. Minor treatment for this condition is painting a desensitizing agent or bonding agent on the offending tooth or teeth. If the tooth requires it, a filling can also cover that area and protect it from sensitivity or further harm. Cracks in teeth can also cause sensitivity. Teeth literally just wear out over time and the trauma of everyday chewing takes its toll. Cracks are more common if there are large amalgam fillings present, which tend to weaken the tooth structure and encourage

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DR. MICHELLE HECK cracking. Cracking of the teeth is more of an extensive problem requiring crowns on the teeth and/or root canal therapy, depending on the depth of the crack. Some cracks are so extensive that the tooth has to be removed. Of course the traditional cause of sensitivity is decay in the teeth. Some people may notice sensitivity with the smallest decay; others will never feel it even with large decay. Decay should be excavated right away to prevent future damage, potentially leading to root canal therapy or extraction of the tooth. Another common reason teeth are sensitive is that they have undergone recent trauma of some kind. The tooth may be high in occlusion (that tooth touches before the others in biting) from recent dental treatment, or maybe the person with sensitive teeth is in orthodontics currently. The most common trauma to teeth on a daily basis is bruxism. A lot of people are unaware of the fact that they grind or clench their teeth at night or even dur-

ing the day. This heavy chewing or grinding of teeth can cause them to be hypersensitive to cold, hot, and/or pressure. Still another reason for sensitivity may be one or several old fillings that need replaced. Fillings have a life span and over time will break down and leak, causing the dentinal tubules to be exposed to the oral environment. With prolonged leakage, decay is often present as well. And as we mentioned earlier old fillings, especially amalgam ones, can be associated with cracks. Getting these fillings replaced can make a tremendous difference in the comfort of the oral cavity. New composite (tooth colored) materials and new, superior bonding agents really take the sensitivity out of dental treatment. In summary, there are a variety of reasons teeth can be sensitive. The best treatment is to see a dentist to determine what the cause is. In the meantime, switch to sensitive toothpaste like Sensodyne or Crest Sensitive and stop using any tarter control, baking soda, or whitening toothpastes, which can be harsh to the teeth. Bleaching materials can also cause sensitivity, so ease up on bleaching for a few days if applicable. Rinsing with fluoride can also help in certain situations.

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event will be held in the Byrd Township Community Building (old high school). Reservations may be made by contacting Ann Morris at (937) 377-4854 or Carmen Arn at (937) 695-0969 by June 2.

41st Annual Brown County Charity Horse Show will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday 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.

SUNDAY, JUNE 10 Ripley’s Bicentennial House Tour will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 10 in Ripley. Ticket sales begin at 12:30 at the Ripley Museum, 219 North Second Street. Tickets are only $15. An unprecedented number of historical homes are on this tour. For further details call (937) 392-1437.

Georgetown High School Class of 1997 Reunion will be held on Saturday, June 9 at the Meranda-Nixon Winery. The price is $35 for a single attendee or $55 per couple. Price includes meal. The reunion dinner is from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Please bring any old photos, yearbooks, or other memorabilia. For more information call (937) 515-8013 or (937) 3924654. Annual Decatur High School Alumni Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, June 9 at 5 to 6:30 p.m. social hour and dinner will be served at 6:30. Cost for this meal is $12. Honored classes will include classes of 1942, 1947, 1952 and 1957. This

MONDAY JUNE 11 TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 11, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further information is available by calling Velvet Frye at (937) 444-7237. Brown County Sugar Helpers Group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday June 11 at the Georgetown Methodist Church. Anyone interested in learning more about diabetes is welcome to attend. The meeting includes speakers, educational material, diabetic recipes and much more. Mt. Orab Lions Club Meeting will be held on Monday, June 11 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the New Harmony Lodge, 110 South High Street in Mt.

COURT NEWS Property Sales Virginia Schroth to Donna J. Schroth and Jane L. Ruiz, In- Lot 5 and In-Lot 6 in Huntington Park Sub., in Aberdeen, Huntington Township, filed 5/30/2012 James E. and Wanda J. Oldendick to Waynoka Property Owners Association, Inc., In-Lot 985 and In-Lot 986 in Lake Waynoka Sub., in Jackson Township, filed 5/30/2012 Douglas Blair to Gary E. Johnson, In-Lot 994 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Township, filed 5/30/2012 Neil H. Cotter to Zachary A. Corbin and Ashley Silvis, Lot 2 in White Oak Farms Sub., Pleasant Township, filed 5/30/2012, $138,000 Ruth White to Michael K, Johnnie D., Dennis E., and Willard R. White, 69.15 acres,

79.50 acres and 48.05 acres of land in Scott Township, filed 5/29/2012 Nanette and Ford N. Bohl to Brian B. Elmer, 26.30 acres of land in Scott Township, filed 5/3/2012, $45,500 Jeffery Tucker and Judy A. Davidson to William L. and Teresa E. Swingle, In-Lot 23 and In-Lot 24 in Anderson Sub., Sterling Township, filed 5/30/2012, $10,000 Lillian and Claude Freeman to Claude Freeman, Lot 34 in Pine Valley Sub. #3 in Sterling Township, filed 5/30/2012 Marjorie Rossman and George Frye to Judy A. Young, In-Lot 31 and In-Lot 32 in German Addition, in Ripley, Union Township, filed 5/29/2012, $75,000

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Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Discover Bank versus Deborah Kaeding, case #20120519, filed 5/29/2012, Action: other civil Discover Bank versus Charles R. Suggs, case #20120520, filed 5/29/2012, Action: other civil Connie Patrick, Brown County Treasurer versus Hearsel Gorman, Jr., case #20120522, filed 5/29/2012, Action: foreclosures Capital One Bank (USA) versus George Griffith, case #20120524, filed 5/29/2012, Action: other civil Terra L. Murphy versus Meadowwood Care Center, Inc., case #20120525, filed 5/29/2012, Action: unknown Bank of America, N.A. Successor versus Marlene Orben, case #20120526, filed 5/29/2012, Action: foreclosures Wells Fargo Bank, National versus Thomas Reifenberger, case #20120527, filed 5/29/2012, Action: foreclosures Bank of America, NA successor versus Ray Short, case #20120528, filed 5/29/2012, Action: foreclosures Bank of America NA successor versus Elam I. Atkins, case #20120529, filed 5/29/2012, Action: foreclosures Carla J. Mysonhimer versus Amanda Dick, case #20120531, filed 5/29/2012, Action: other civil (stalking) Fifth Third Mortgage Company versus Brenda F. Gregory, case #20120533, filed 5/30/2012, Action: foreclosures Connie Patrick, Brown County Treasurer versus Charlotte Schrichten, case #20120534, filed 5/30/2012, Action: foreclosures Waynoka Property Owners Association versus Dannie Lay, case #20120536, filed 5/30/2012, Action: other civil Midfirst Bank versus Christopher Kathman, case #20120537, filed 5/30/2012, Action: foreclosures Bank of America, NA successor versus Bryan Dishman, case #20120538, filed 5/30/2012, Action: foreclosures Petition for Motor Vehicles versus Larry W. Downing, case #20120539, filed 5/30/2012, Action: other civil Bank of America, NA succes-

sor versus Scott Swearingen, case #20120540, filed 5/30/2012, Action: foreclosures Bank of America NA successor versus David H. Patterson, case #20120541, filed 5/30/2012, Action: foreclosures Bank of America, NA successor versus Terry L. Green, case #20120542, filed 5/30/2012, Action: foreclosures DOMESTIC CASES Jaimee L. Layman, Mt. Orab, versus Jamie A. Layman, Sardinia, case #20120521, filed 5/29/2012, Action: domestic violence Tara M. Sweet, Mt. Orab versus Christopher R. Sweet, Williamsburg, case #20120523, filed 5/29/2012, Action: domestic violence Ramona Faulkner, Fayetteville versus Allen Faulkner, Fayetteville case #20120530, filed 5/29/2012, Action: termination of marriage Buffy Dalton versus Alan Daulton, West Union, case #20120532, filed 5/29/2012, Action: domestic violence Connie Sweet, Russellville versus Dennis Sweet, Russellville, case #20120535, filed 5/30/2012, Action: dissolution of marriage Rachel Osborne, Felicity versus Angela K. Osborne, Georgetown, case #20120543, filed 5/30/2012, Action: domestic violence

Marriages Katie Elizabeth Schneider, 25, Hamersville, finance manager to marry John Paul Taylor, 27, Hamersville, warehouse manager, filed 5/29/2012 Hong Shen, 42, Fayetteville, homemaker to marry Randall Scott Morgan, 46, Fayetteville, ODNR Wildlife, filed 5/29/2012

Probate Frances M. Boothby, Mt. Orab, case #20121096, DOD 5/15/2012, filed 5/30/2012 Edith M. McDaniel, Blanchester, case #20121095, DOD 10/31/2011, filed 5/30/2012

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SATURDAY, June 9 Phileo Ministries, a ministry of TriCounty Baptist Church will be open for operation on Saturday, June 9 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. For more information call (937) 446-1416.

TOPSChapter in Sardinia will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 11, at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714. Sardinia Village Council Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 11. This meeting is open to the public. The Brown County Diabetes Coalition support group will meet on Monday, June 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Georgetown methodist Church. Different topics and discussion are offered at these meetings. For more information call the Health Department at 378-6892. TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 11, at the Ripley Church of the Nazarene, 230 North Second Street. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. Jackson Township Trustees Meeting will be held on Monday, June 11 at 8 p.m. This meeting is open to the public and will be held in Ashridge. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 11, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. This meeting is open to the public.

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St. Mary Parish to celebrate 175th anniversary at June 10 service On Monday, May 28, Memorial Day Services were conducted in St. Mary Cemetery near Arnheim. Rev. Dohrman Byers, pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church, led the prayers with the Veterans Group from Russellville completing the services. This year is the 175th anniversary of the founding of St. Mary Parish. The original church site was at the cemetery on Brownstown-Arnheim Road and was later moved into Arnheim. On Sunday, June 10, 2012 Archbishop Dennis Schnurr will preside at the anniversary mass and celebration. Pictured above with the veterans are Rev. Dohrman Byers, Angel Waits and Ricky Vandergrift.

Christian Union, 1540 Tri-County Highway, Winchester. Further information is available by calling Bobbi Wilson at (937) 446-4662.

Georgetown Village Council Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, and is open to the public.

Final “Core Construction” Meeting of the Eastern Local School Board of Education will take place in the board conference room on Monday, June 11 at 9 a.m.

Book Club for Adults will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13 at the Georgetown Library, located at 200 W. Grant Street in Georgetown. Anyone interested in joining this club call (937) 378-3197. This meeting is open to the public.

The Brown Metropolitan Housing Authority Meeting will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 14 at the ABCEOI building, 406 West Plum Street, Room 102 in Georgetown.

Perry Township Trustees Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in Fayetteville on Monday, June 11. This meeting is open to the public.

Fayetteville Village Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 13 at 7 p.m. This meeting is open to the public.

“Vacation Bible School at Freedom Fellowship Church at 7451 Pearidge Road in Hillsboro will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 11, 12, 13 and 14. Everyone is welcome. For more information call (937) 288-5026.

Gold Star Chili/Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati 2012 Blood Drive will take place between 12:30 and 6:30 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Gold Star Chili on Wednesday, June 13.

Higginsport Village Council will meet in regular session on Monday, June 11 at 7 p.m. For more information on this open meeting contact Mayor Jason Kirschner at (937) 3754115.

Georgetown Exempted Village School District Board of Education Meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13, and the public is invited and welcome to attend this meeting.

TUESDAY, JUNE 12 AlcoholicsAnonymous 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.

Book Club for Adults will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13 at the Fayetteville-Perry Library, 406 North East Street in Fayetteville. Anyone interested in joining this group may call (513) 875-2665.

Hamersville Village Council Regular Meeting will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 11. This meeting is open to the public. For details contact Mayor Ricky Staggs at (937) 3791851.

WB Band Boosters Fundraiser at City Barbeque will be held on Tuesday, June 12, at Eastgate. 25% of all purchases will be donated to the Western Brown Band Boosters. Flyer must be presented at the time of order. For more information visit www.citybbq.com. Byrd Township Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12 in Decatur. This meeting is open to the public. All residents of Byrd Township are invited to attend. CART Training, (County Animal Response Teams) will be held on Tuesday, June 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with hands-on training at Sun Rock Farm in Wilder, KY. Nominal fee for this event. For more information and details call (859) 801-5224 or (513) 702-8373. Or email CARTcaptain@gmail.com. Ripley Village Council will meet in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12. This is an open meeting and the public is welcome to attend. Huntington Township Trustees Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 12 at 7 p.m. in Aberdeen. The public is invited to attend this open meeting. Zumba Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127 North Point Drive in Mt. Orab at 6:30 on Tuesday, June 12. These classes are for members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members. Please call (937) 444-5230 for more information. Russellville Village Council Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this open meeting. Yoga Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127, North Point Drive, Mt. Orab at 7:30 p.m. at the center on Tuesday, June 12. Members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members are welcome. Please call (937) 444-5230 for details. WEDNESDAY, June 13 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, at Winchester Church of Christ in

Yoga Classes will be offered by The Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (937) 444-3446. Brown County Opiate Coalition Meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13 at the Georgetown Church of Christ. The purpose of this meeting is to establish a community drug prevention team. Individuals who are interested in becoming part of this effort are invited to attend. For more information please call (937) 378-3504. Belly Dancing Classes will be offered Wednesday, June 13 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. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, 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, June 13 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. Wilson Sroufe Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9772 will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13 at the Pike Township building located on Rt. 774. TOPS Chapter in Aberdeen will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at the River Bend Apartments Community Room. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. THURSDAY, June 14 Kick-boxing Classes will be offered on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on June 14, 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 444-5230.

Green Township Trustees Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 14 at 7 p.m. in Greenbush. This meeting is open to the public. All residents of Green Township are encouraged to attend this meeting. Free Dinners will be served from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. every Thursday, including June 14 and June 21 at the Decatur Park. Dinner in the Decatur Park is sponsored by the “We Can Help Food Bank” and members of the community. The Book Club for Adults will meet at 2 p.m. at the Fayetteville-Perry Library, 406 North East Street in Fayetteville on Thursday, June 14. For more information on how to join this club call (513) 875-2665. Yoga Classes will be offered at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14. These classes are open to both members and non-members. Call (937) 4445230 for more information. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab. Union Township Trustees will meet in regular session on Thursday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Library. The public is invited to attend this open meeting. County Adams/Brown Alzheimer's/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group will meet Thursday, June 14, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center, second floor. For more information (937) 386-3590. FRIDAY, June 15 Brown County Singing Convention will meet at the Georgetown Church of the Nazarene, 4884 St. Rt. 125 in Georgetown at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 15. Please join us if you have a special song, poem or any other God given talent you would like to share or you just want to enjoy a fun time of fellowship. For more details, call Larry Downing at (937) 446-3259. “Country Fair/Rummage Sale”, sponsored by St. Michael School will be held on Friday June 15 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday June 16 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday, June 17 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Parish hall, 36 N. Fourth Street in Ripley. Event will include rummage sale, silent auction, bake shop and Ken’s Kitchen. Donated items may be dropped off at the Parish Hall. Call (937) 392-0230, (937) 378-0997 or (937) 515-9117 for more information. Free knitting and crocheting classes at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in Russellville will be held 10 a.m.noon Friday, June 15. 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. 10th Annual Literacy Council Adult Spelling Bee, sponsored by the Literacy Council of Clermont and Brown Counties, partnered with United Way. The event begins at

noon on Friday, June 15 at Live Oaks Cafeteria, Live Oaks Career Development Campus, 5956 Buckwheat Road in Milford. For more information call Susan at (513) 831-7323 or visit www.clermontbrownliteracy.org, or ww.greatoaks.com/liveoaks.cfm for directions. ‘Las Vegas Nights During Month of June in Ole Williamsburg, sponsored by the American Legion Post #288 each Friday evening including June 15 at 7 p.m. until midnight. The event will be held at South Fifth Street in Williamsburg beside Sue’s Crazy Cruizen’ BP and Collier Heating. Event will include 7-card stud, black Jack, Texas hold ‘em and let it ride. SATURDAY, June 16 “River Sweep in Village of Aberdeen will take place on Saturday, June 16 beginning at 9 a.m. Anyone and everyone interested in helping to clean up the village park and the shore line at the Ohio River are invited to attend this community event. UPCOMING EVENTS WBHS Class of 1977 Reunion will be held on Saturday, June 23 at 5 p.m. at 7879 Love Road in Hamersville at the home of Ronnie and Barb (Wiley) Bruan. Please bring a covered dish and lawn chairs. “Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity” sponsored by the Ripley Church of Christ will begin on Sunday, June 17 through Friday, June 22 at the church. This summer family event steps back in time at Babylon, exploring Daniel’s adventures as a captive in a foreign land. Each day of the event concludes at Celebration, a time of upbeat worship that gets everyone involved. For more information on the event call (937) 392-1166.

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Fayetteville Fireman’s Festival will be held on Sunday, June 17 in the Village of Fayetteville.Everyone is invited and welcome to attend this family event. For more information contact Frankie Houk at (513) 8752850 or Adam Dozier at (513) 5685426. Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District Board Meeting will be held at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20 at the Brown SWCD office located at 706 South Main Street in Georgetown. All meetings are open to the public. For more information call (937) 378-4424. Russellville Community Action Planners (RCAPS) Meeting will be held on Monday, June 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rambler Center, 203 East Main Street in Russellville. Everyone is welcome. Brown County Public Library Regular Meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20 in the meeting room of the Mt. Orab Library 613 S. High Street in Mt. Orab. This meeting is open to the public. Agape Food Pantry sponsored by the Fayetteville United methodist Church will be open on Friday, June 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. The location is at 61 East Humber Street and is for Perry Township residents only. Vacation Bible School at Fayetteville House of Worship begins Monday, June 18 through June 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. each evening for ages three years through 6th grade. The church is located on Rt. 68 in Fayetteville. For more details contact Paula White at (513) 875-3908.

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

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LD SO 1294564- Sardinia - Crown molding, granite counter tops, rich wood cabinets, great lighting pkg. 3BD, 2BA. Covered front porch. Six panel doors, 24x20 garage w/opener. Corner, private location. 1.95 ac level lot. Priced to Sell!! $64,900 1303582- Mt. Orab- 3BD, 2BA. Must See!! Carpet allowance! Beautiful hardwood floors in Kitchen bath and dining rm. Garden tub, stand-up shower & double vanity in master bdrm Bath. This property is located in the heart of Mt.Orab on 1.53 acres. No outlet street. $69,900

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

1308592- Sardinia - Starter Home/Investor Property. 2 bedroom, bath Ranch with great access to St.Rt.32. $43,500

1308791- First Offering! 2BD, 2BA. Custom built. home w/full w/o bsmt. Amenities too numerous to mention. Wonderful ING open flr plan. Stone LIST NEW FP (gas log). Brick FP in bsmt. HDWD under carpet, fronts on 2 streets. Beautifully rolling grounds. Blt. in flower boxes. $129,900

1265188 - Georgetown - Western Brown Schools! PRICE REDUCED Solidly built 2 bdrm. home which is move-in ready! Both house and 30x50 barn need exterior siding re-worked. All on 1.87 acre tract. Great location & affordable. $27,890

1301927 - Pike Twp - 3BD, 1BA. Totally renovated stick build home on 5 plus rolling acres. Must see to believe! Ready to move right in. Large side deck overlooking stocked pond. Beautiful setting! $89,900

1308785- A hidden gem just outside of town. Solidly built home on 3.82 landscaped acres. Just like new. Bright, cheery & roomy. 3BD, 2BA. Cathedral ceilings, upgrades galore! Cedar lined breezeway to 2 car att. gar. w/small wine cellar. Huge grape arbor. $79,900

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

1302846 - Mt. Orab - 2BD, 1BA. Situated on a rolling bank, PRICE REDUCED this town prop. is ready to move into. Hardwood flooring is underneath all brand new carpets. Formal Dining Rm. walkout bsmt, mature shade trees, 1 car gar. Public water & sewer. $69,900

ALL FURNINSHINGS ARE NEGOTIABLE - 1296603 - Mt. Orab Wonderful all brick story and a half home w/a full bsmt. Beautiful hardwood flrs. in kit. and BR. Hardwood under most carpets. Stone F/P, brand new ceramic backsplash and furnace. 20x16 back deck. Covered front porch. Circle Drive 3 BR 2 Ba. All conents are negotiable. $104,900

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

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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

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

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

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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

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

1304208- 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

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

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

1289196- Lake Waynoka- Simply Magnificent! 3BD, 2BA. This is a NG I D custom PEN 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 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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LOCATION: 2149 Bethel Hygiene Rd., Bethel, Ohio * Both properties will be auctioned from this location. * Property #1 - FARM, LARGE BARN, 3 BEDROOM HOME, GARAGE

Why send that lamp to the curb? Find a new home for it through the Classifieds. Area buyers and sellers use the Classifieds every day. Besides, someone out there needs to see the light.

This farm includes a 3 bedroom home with a large living area,covered porch, rear patio and 2 car garage resting on 17+ acres.This farm boasts several fenced areas, large pasture area for livestock, a 40x60 barn with a 40x27 lean-to, the barn has water, electric and 6 stalls - currently used for horses. The farm is bordered by woods - a great place to call home!

Property #2 - COMMERCIAL BUILDING This commercial property is located at 408 South Main Street, Bethel, Ohio. This large building rests in a high traffic area and is currently fully rented. Let the rent make your payments or start your own business.

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Pressure Cleaning

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Auctioneers: Angela M. Smith, Carol Ann Stafford, James Dennewitz, Dennis Case. Apprentice Auctioneers: Rick Schwalbauch, Carol Ann Purvis, Lawrence J. Perry.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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Asking $169,900

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

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WEEKEND/PARTTIME TRUCK washer, must be available on Saturdays to wash trucks & trailers. Competitive wage. Call 937-444-3717

The Village of Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio (pop. 4,500) is seeking to fill the full-time position of Village Administrator. Duties include supervision of village employees and management of municipal utilities (water, sewer & electric), supervision of streets, cemetery and park; responsible for human resources, grant writing and interaction with other public officials. Effective verbal and written communication skills required. Candidate should have background in municipal administration or equivalent experience and/or education. Must be able to relocate to Georgetown community. Salary with benefits based on education and experience.

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$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.

CLEANING/JANITORIAL PERSON needed. Full time hours. Apply at the office of Waynoka Property Owners Associa tion, Inc., 1 Waynoka Dr., Sardinia, Ohio 45171. Must pass background check & drug test.

CNA’S NEEDED to touch the heart of those in need, in the coming seasons of giving, and all year round! We offer 12 hour shift. Call or stop by to fill out an application. 937-378-3727. DRIVERS: CDL-A We know times are tough... that’s why Smith Transport is announcing a NEW PAY PACKAGE! smithdrivers.com or 888-247-4037 DRIVERS: OWNER Op/s. Midwest Regional Dedicated, no upfront costs, 100% FSC, pay all tolls/permits. Sign on Bonus. No-Touch. Paid Loaded/Unloaded, Mike: 800-241-2415. HELPING HANDS Healthcare has IMMEDIATE openings: STNA’s/CNA’s, FT & PT positions. Competitive wages, travel time, flexibility. Compassionate heart. Must have clean criminal background. Please send your resume to CJohnson @hhhcare.com or call 513-777-2818 & speak with Caiti. EOE HOME CARE Agency serving DDS (FKA) MRDD seeks experienced & mature direct care professionals for 24/7, homes in Milford & Amelia. Experience with behaviors preferred. Immediate openings available. 513-681-2472. Leave message.

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VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (212UC0886) The Department of Information Technology at the University of Cincinnati seeks to hire one visiting assistant professor to start in August, 2012. The Department confers an ABET accredited undergraduate degree in Information Technology that covers the areas of Networking/Systems, Software Application Development, Database Management and Digital Media. Furthermore, the department confers a minor in Information Technology and several certificates. There are approximately 280 students in the Department and 7 full-time faculty members. The Information Technology degree is a five-year coop degree and is one of the first 10 in the nation to receive ABET accreditation. The Department of Information Technology is a vibrant and dynamic unit that works in an interdisciplinary college to prepare students to meet the needs of users within an organizational and societal context through the selection, creation, application, integration and administration of computing technologies. More information about the department can be found at cech.uc.edu/it.

Village of Georgetown Attn: Search Committee 301 S. Main St. Georgetown, Ohio 45121

The Department seeks to hire one visiting assistant professor that will contribute to our department’s mission in terms of undergraduate teaching, scholarship and service. The visiting assistant professor will teach a wide range of core and advanced Information Technology classes, especially in the area of Networking/Systems. Courses include System Administration, Network Infrastructure Management, Network Security, Cloud Computing, among others. Because of the hands-on teaching pedagogy of our program, applicants should have a strong commitment to teaching hands-on labs in addition to lecture classes.

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DRIVERS NEEDED Tanker Endorsement Needed 2 Years Experience Class A CDL Local Hauling Home Every Night Call TCB Trucking 513-625-8183 Service and Support Administrator - BCBDD

WESTERN RUN APARTMENTS 205 Western Avenue Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154 937-444-4101 1-2-3 Bedroom Units 1 and 2 Bedroom Handicap Units Stove, Refrigerator Furnished Water - Garbage - Sewage Included Call for more information “This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer.” TDD 1-800-750-0750 Relay Service

Qualifications: A minimum of Associate’s Degree in Special Education, Rehabilitation, Social work/ Mental Health or closely related field. Eligibility for ODODD Service and Support Administration Certification, Specialist Level required. Satisfactory BCII and drug screen check. Computer skills required. Valid Ohio Drivers.

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Job Description: One a full-time, limited term basis Visiting Faculty Members principal academic functions include teaching, discovering, creating and reporting knowledge. Minimum Qualifications: Appropriate academic degree related to department specifications and prior academic experience. Ideal Qualifications: Experience in teaching undergraduate students in hands-on environment preferred. Experience in working with a diverse population of undergraduate students preferred. To apply for position (212UC0886), please see www.jobsatuc.com The University of Cincinnati is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

200 - HELP WANTED NOW ACCEPTING applications for the maintenance position at Amanda Acres Apartment Complex, Amelia Please send Resume and fax to: Apple Hill 15 Orchard Lane Jackson, OH 45640

Summary of Duties: Knowledge of social services; coordinates intake and eligibility and Facilitate Board services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, assess service needs; develop Individual Service Plan for all individuals on assigned caseload; assists individuals and families in selecting qualified providers of services; knowledge of behavior support planning and programs; monitoring of the implementation of service plans; review unusual incidents and major unusual incidents for pattern and trends; provide 24 hour crisis intervention services as needed; able to define problems; collect data and communicate effectively in written and oral form; completes service and training documentation, and maintain records and reports in a timely manner.

fax: 937-382-4563 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

Work Schedule: Flexible as needed, normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Apply to: Brown County Board of DD, 9116 Hamer Road, Georgetown, Ohio 45121 Fax# 937-378-4891, email: thammonds@browncbdd.org

OWNEROPS: DEDICATED Round Trip Automotive Runs for Experience Owner Operator Teams! 1-800-334-5142

Application deadline: Until position is filled

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST Full time Front Desk Medical Receptionist needed for a Physical Therapy office located in Hillsboro. Experience with computers, patient registration and insurance verification recommended as well as multi-tasking skills.

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MT. ORAB full-time maintenance man needed, must know all aspects of maintaining apartments & commercial properties. Salary depending on experience. Call 937-444-3043.

An earned Ph.D. in Information Technology or a related area is required. Applicants with a minimum of ABD in Information Technology or a related area will be considered. Experience in teaching undergraduate students in a hands-on environment is preferred. Experience in working with a diverse population of undergraduate students is preferred.

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PINE RIDGE Pine Village Residential Homes Inc./Regional Day Services is now hiring for an experienced certified Habilitation Technician for our Adult Day Program. All qualified applicants must have a habilitation certification, a good driving record ( no more than 2 points), clean background check and a diploma or GED. Apply in person at 146 North Third St., Williamsburg, Ohio 45176.

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SEMI DRIVER NEEDED 25 years old, clean CDL Class A with 2 years experience. OTR Flat bed. Home weekends. Call 937-446-1707.

WE NEED HELP!!!! The Brown County Board of Elections needs Poll Workers for the November 6, 2012 Presidential General Election

Are you a person that • Is civic minded and likes being involved? • Believes in the right to free, fair, open and honest elections? • Would like to make some extra money (Approximately $110.00)? • Meeting and making new friends? If you answered “yes” to these questions, the Brown County Board of Elections would like to recruit you as a poll worker.

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

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62 Years of Age or Older, Handicap/Disabled, Regardless of Age Call for more information “This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer” TDD-1-800-750-0750 Relay Service

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SCOTTWOOD COMMONS APARTMENTS 205 Western Ave. Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154 937-444-4101 1-2-3 Bedroom Units 1 and 2 Bedroom Handicap Units Stove-Refrigerator Furnished Water - Garbage - Sewage Included

504- BUSINESS SERVICES J&R BOBCAT SERVICE - light excavation, trenching, grading, driveways, mowing and landscaping. Call Jerry at 937-483-0046.

GEORGETOWN, 4BR, 2.5 BA, brick, 2 story, .45ac, Cul-de-sac street. Over 2300 sq ft, Open floor plan. Formal dining & living rooms, separate family room. 1st floor master suite. $205,000. Fadi Matti, RE/MAX Aadvanced Real Estate 513-767-6999. 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)

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

600 - FURNITURE MAPLE BEDROOM set: twin sized bed with bookcase headboard and chest of drawers, $300, recliner $50.00. Call 937-444-4029.

606 - FARM MERCHANDISE DIESEL LATE model John Deere 997 tractor 4x4 w/loader; low hours, excellent condition. 260 Kubota 4x4 tractor w/loader; new tires, $5995. 7 other used bush hogs & finish mower tractors, 5 used bush hogs, 7 used finish mowers. 4,5,6,7ft used tillers, box blades, discs, plows. 937-402-0769.

Call for More Information “This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer” TDD 1-800-750-0750 Relay Service

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED

1 & 2BR APARTMENTS, Williamsburg, all utilities included except electric. ASK ABOUT OUR 1BR SPECIAL! 513-724-7802.

MT. ORAB, 2br, 1ba, washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator & water, $625/mo., $700/dep. 513-310-4041 or 937-205-2934.

2BR APARTMENTS w/attached garage in a 1-story tri-plex w/an equipped kitchen & laundry room, ample closet space, patio & a yard. No steps, private street. Darling apartments. Utilities not included. Small pets allowed. Located at the Sandstone Estates, a mature-living community in Mt. Orab. 513-625-4522. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2 & 3br, Equal Opportunity Housing, apply at Forest Glade Apartments, 9001 Airport Rd., Georgetown, OH, 937-378-4565. FELICITY GARRISON PLACE SENIOR APARTMENTS 62 & OVER Rent Subsidized Free Utilities Secure Bldg. On-site laundry Pets allowed

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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.

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

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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.

MT. ORAB Candlelight Apartments 2br Townhouse Starts at $565 With discount. Visit our website: briarcreekproperties.com

or call 513-532-5291 or 937-515-3092 Ask about our student, senior & other discounts

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 2 OR 3br house in downtown Ripley. Washer/dryer hookup, $450/mo. plus deposit. 937-378-4706 or 937-213-2401. 3BR, 2BA, CNE School District, $750/mo., $750/dep. 513-404-4543 or 513-625-5563. COUNTRY SETTING outside of Georgetown, 2br, 2ba. No Pets. $650/mo. 937-239-2193. DUPLEX FOR rent, 2br, 134 South Front St., Williamsburg. Water, sewer, garbage included, NO PETS! $600/mo. plus $600/dep. 513-827-9816. HOUSE FOR rent, newer 3br, 1ba, on half acre, kitchen appliances, A/C, storage building, water, WD hookup included. WBLSD near Williamsburg, no pets, $750/mo, plus deposit. 513-286-7300 or 513-560-7843.

307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 2BR, 1-ACRE, large eat-in kitchen, very nice & clean, garage, no pets, good credit, $500/mo. plus deposit. 937-444-3701. GEORGETOWN - 2br, 2ba, washer/dryer hookup, $450/mo. plus deposit. 937-378-4706 or 937-213-2401.

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.

400 - HOUSES FOR SALE 3BR RANCH, one acre in Hamersville. Nice Country setting. Move in ready. Approx $538/mo, P/I only. Call Viji Grant, Remax Advanced, 937-213-1548.

403 - MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 1988 COMMODORE 14x80, metal on metal, 3BR, 2BA, fireplace. 0% financing, $2000/down, $500/mo. Sardinia area. 513-505-8311 or 859-466-3554. ABANDONED DOUBLEWIDE w/land, PLEASE TAKE OVER, $2,000/deposit. 888-221-4503.

405 - LOTS & ACREAGE 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) GOT LAND? $300-$1000 down gets 1-45 acres, Fleming Co. Kentucky, good land, hunting, mobiles okay, water meter is $600, septic $4500! Pay starting $64/monthly. 937-695-9997. SARDINIA, 8ACRES on North Gath Rd., mostly wooded w/septic & water tap. OWNER FINANCING. Fadi Matti, RE/MAX Advanced Real Estate 513-767-6999.

410 - LEASE/OPTION TO BUY NEWER 3BR home, central heat & air, very nice 2-car attached garage. Located 3 miles east of Sardinia near S.R. 32. Own your own home with lease to purchase plan. Home in very nice subdivision, large yard. Asking price $110,000. amortized over 15 years. 10% required down, affordable monthly payment. Call for details. 937-446-2542 daytime or 937-213-2131 evenings.

501 - CHILD CARE DAY CARE/BABYSITTING stay at home mother/nurse Lake Waynoka resident. 5am-6pm, flexible, reasonable rates. 937-829-9099. EXPERIENCED DAYCARE provider looking to watch kids in my home off of highway 32 near Mt. Orab. Flexible hours and good rates. 812-569-4390. STAY AT home mom. CPR, first aide, nurse’s aide certified. $15.00/day 5am-7pm. Call 513-800-8415 in town Mt. Orab.

BUFORD - 6-rooms, 2br, 1ba, furnace & fireplace, 2-car garage & 2-out-buildings on 0.312 WILL BABYSIT weekacres, stove & days 8am-6pm in my refrigerator included, Russellville home. First $38,000. Call aid & CPR certified. 937-446-4275 or Please call 937-515-4631. 937-382-2293 after 4pm.

608 - FARM PRODUCE HAY & straw for sale, Alfalfa/Orchard grass, 1st cutting. Taking orders for new crop straw. 937-444-4137.

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 AKC ENGLISH Bulldogs, 4 left; 2M, 2F. P.O.P. Price ranging from $1500-2000. Call 937-515-9279 after 4pm or 937-377-7003.

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 BRADLEY TWO wheel tractor, $300, toaster & toaster oven & can opener, $5, microwave, $15, Singer sewing machine in cabinet, $25, Transporter chair, $75, shower stool, $20, transfer bath bench, $50, elevated bathroom seat w/arms, $35, potty chair, $20, under mattress bed rail, $30. Call 937-446-4275 or 937-382-2293 after 4pm. ELVIS MEMORABILIA, pictures, albums, plates, TV Guides & much more. For more information call 513-724-1591. HAY, MIXED grass, square bales, pick up out of field, $1.50, Williamsburg. OH. 513-720-5100. NEW METAL roofing. Call Randy at 513-4360.

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 2008 CHRYSLER Sebring, 80,000 miles, red body, 4dr, w/cloth interior, 4cyl, $8,000. Call 513-875-3459. CADILLAC CTS 2006 very good condition. Good Michelin tires, brakes good, no accidents. Previously leased. One owner. Beautiful car. $12,900. 937-444-2393.

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 COLOSSAL MULTI-FAMILY yard sale, June 15th & 16th, 9am-5pm. Boys & girls baby clothes, toys, strollers, highchairs, Longaberger, Boyds, many country crafts, rugs, curtains, comforter sets, lamps, furniture,antiques, 1997 F250 Ford pick-up 4x4 (one owner), gun cabinet, seed spreader, holiday decorations. Too many great items to list. Jo Anna Carraher, 21239 Taylor Road, Lynchburg, Ohio 45142. Approx. 1 mile from St. Martin.

HARD TIMES GARAGE SALE 9012 Tri County Hwy., Sardinia, OH across from the Lake Waynoka Sign on Rt. #32. “SELLING & TRADING”

Bring your trade item & us Trade. Only place where cash & a trade makes a deal. Everything from Nails to the Kitchen Sink. Collectibles, furniture, glassware, autos, trailers, more. 937-446-2813 10:00am till 6:00pm M-F Sat. 1:00pm to 6:00pm SUNDAYS PLEASE CALL 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. LARGE MULTI-FAMILY yard sale - Fri., June 15, & Sat. June 16th, 10am-5pm, 1/2 mile south on St. Rt. 505, east of Hamersville. Tools, dishes, housewares, Longaberger, clothing & much more. MOVING SALE June-October, 7 days a week, weather permitting. 10am-5pm. Antiques, collectibles, 12 gauge Mossbury 500 shotgun. Too much to list everything must go! 1753 SR 125, Hamersville. MOVING SALE - Williamsburg, 1430 Bardwell West Rd., Sat., June 16th, 10am-3pm. Workshop/ yard tools, 3 in 1 game table, misc./household. MOVING SALE! Sat., June 16, 9am-3pm, 134 Liming Farm Rd., Mt. Orab, Ohio. Furniture, lawn equipment, gas grills, tools & extension ladders, sporting equipment, small appliances, housewares & toys. THIS IS a big one! Be sure not to miss. Multi-family yard sale Fri. 6/15 & Sat. 6/16, 8am-6pm. Rain or shine. Antiques, tools, toys tractors, household & much more. 1886 New Harmony Shiloh Rd., Mt. Orab. 937-444-4575 Call for directions. YARD SALE - June 16, 17, Saturday & Sunday, 8am-4pm. Rain or shine. Baby items, toys, furniture, clothes, electronics. 11066 Liming Van Thompson Rd., Hamersville. YARD/BARN SALE, 7597 US 62, Russellville, June 15-16, 8-4. Furniture, tailgate, grill, toys, tools, etc.

Don’t Shell Out a Lot of Cash; Use the Classifieds. Smart shoppers know about the bargains hidden within the Classified pages. In the Classifieds, you can track down deals on everything from tickets to trailers. It’s easy to place an ad or find the items you want, and it’s used by hundreds of area shoppers every day.

Go with your instincts and use the Classifieds today.

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“Doing Business Since 1953” COMPLETE REAL ESTATE SERVICES 121 W. State St, Georgetown, OH 45121 937-378-6181 513-721-0222

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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. 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. HISTORIC HOME IN HILLSBORO - Many possibilities for this beautiful 2 story brick. 4 Bedrooms. 2 Bathrooms. Natural gas hot water heat. Original woodwork & hardwood floors. Large front porch. Upstairs & downstairs rear porches. Possible 2-family or commercial w/separate upstairs entrance. Also has large rear parking lot. Located near the center of town. Asking $169,900.

GEORGETOWN VILLAGE - Remodeled 4 Bedroom vinyl sided 1.5 story home. Newer roof, HVAC, insulation & carpet. Kitchen & bathroom have also been remodeled. New appliances include range, refrigerator, washer & dryer. Full basement & 1 car detached garage. Front porch & rear deck. Motivated seller! Now Reduced to $78,500. GEORGETOWN - Attractive vinyl ranch in small, quiet subdivision. 3 Bedrooms. 1.5 Bathrooms. Equipped kitchen. Electric heat pump w/AC. 1 Car attached garage. New roof & exterior French doors in 2010. 14x10 Rear deck. Concrete Driveway. This is a low maintenance home in excellent condition. Asking $89,900. BROWN/ADAMS LINE - 3300 SF Brick (Per CH) on 9 acres. Huge great room w/10’ bar. 6 Ceiling fans. Whirlpool tub. Some newer carpet. New roof ‘06. 2 Bonus rooms. 60x40 Barn w/concrete floor, stalls, electric & water. Fenced for animals. 33’ Upground pool. Two driveways. No close neighbors. Asking $164,900.

David “Sam” Cropper - Broker/Owner Cell (513) 520-2552 Beverly Cropper, Realtor/Owner Cell (513) 520-3788 Barry Daulton - Realtor • Cell (513) 403-7832 Pat Daulton, Realtor • Cell (513) 218-8766 Jay Hanselman, Realtor • Cell (513) 535-5309 Lee Schweickart, Realtor • Cell (937) 515-6639 Email hookrealestate@hookrealestate.com

SARDINIA – Ideal home that has it all!! 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch w/full bsmt, 10 acres, stocked pond, fruit trees, 2 car attached garage, detached workshop, frog pond. Features hardwood floors thru-out. Appliances & 1 yr. home warranty included. $187,500

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LAKE WAYNOKA (PENDING) – Very well maintained, like new condition,4 bedroom,2 bath home on 0.34 +/- acres in gated community of Lake Waynoka. Kitchen cabinets and counters are new, newer appliances, newer water heater, 16x10 storage shed, 1 yr. home warranty included. $86,900 BETHEL – Nice 2 bedroom, 1 bath home on 1.70 +/- acre lot, mature trees, stream on property, fenced front yard, beautiful hardwood floors recently finished, enclosed porch,refrig,stove & freezer included,basement,detached garage, 1 yr.home warranty included.$97,500 WILLIAMSBURG – Great starter home 3 bedroom 2 bath on a quiet corner lot, with seclusion, new exterior doors, new motor in furnace.0.97 acres of flat terrain.$68,000 PEEBLES – Beautiful 4 bedroom Victorian Home*Original impressive woodwork*updated Kitchen. w/Stainless Steel appliances included, Pocket doors, stained glass windows, built -in secretaries, Rookwood Fireplace, wrap around porch,previous bed & breakfast,Lots of charm & character, 1 yr. home warranty. $189,900 SARDINIA – 3 bedroom, 1 bath Farm House w/many updates including roof, gutters, water heater, recent bath remodeled, hardwood floors thru-out, nice buildings, situated on 1.37 +/- ac.w/fenced in yard,2 porches,and large rooms. Quick access to SR32. Great location.$99,900 SARDINIA -3 bedroom, 1.5 bath located on beautiful 3.63 +/- acres, large well stocked pond, 2 car detached garage, blacktop driveway, mature trees, peaceful setting, new flooring thru-out,updated full bath,covered deck on front. Check this one out! $88,500 WEST UNION - Nice property, 3 Bedroom, 2 bath on 1.57 +/- acres. Includes rental property consisting of mobile home & 3 efficiency apartments, 24x20 & 20x16 pole barns, new metal roof on house. 1yr. home warranty included. Excellent opportunity! $152,500 SARDINIA (Reduced) - Very well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home w/attached 2 car gar, situated on 3.23+/-acres.Large Family Room,wood burning fireplace, 20x30 barn previously used for horses, small 8x8 storage shed, concrete patio, covered front porch, nicely landscaped. $117,500 SARDINIA - 4 bedroom Farm House. Large rooms, newer metal roof, hardwood floors thru-out, covered front porch, enclosed rear porch, 30x30 building, 20x20 building. All this on 5.91 +/- acres. Needs some updating. Close to St. Rt. 32.$89,900 David Troutman

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Timothy M. Gray

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Timothy M. Gray, 22 years of age, of Griffith Road, Felicity Nathan Gray, 27 years of age, of Griffith Road, Felicity Sheriff Wenninger stated that upon arrival, Deputies found both suspects to be intoxicated. They were arrested at the scene and were charged with six (6) counts of Assault (F-4); one count of Disrupting Public Service (F-4); one count of Obstructing Official Business (F-5); and one count of Mis-

conduct at an Emergency (M-1). The suspects were arraigned in Brown County Municipal Court and Nathan Gray was released on June 1, 2012 after posting a $10,000.00 surety bond. Timothy Gray remains incarcerated at the Brown County Adult Detention Center on a $50,000.00 cash, surety, property bond. Sheriff Wenninger would like to thank the Georgetown Police Department for their assistance at the scene.

ance company investments, and adverse benefit determinations; Am. H.B. 408 (Terhar) changes the composition of certain metropolitan housing authorities; Sub. H.B. 491 (Young, Kozlowski) designates as June “Ohio Wines Month,” and allows certain agency liquor stores to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on- or off-premises; Am. Sub. H.B. 508 (Beck) makes changes to laws governing the assessment, levy and collection of taxes in Ohio, and makes changes to laws governing peer review of public accounting firms; Sub. S.B. 202 (Seitz) specifies the responsibilities of owners of property towards trespassers, specifies the circumstances in which the owner of a property would be responsible for the death or injury of a trespasser, and declares that the American Law Institute’s finalized “Restatement Third of Torts: Liability for Physical and Emotional Harm” does not constitute the public policy of Ohio; and Sub. S.B. 302 (Manning) revises the requirements for background investigations for the Solid, Hazardous, and Infectious Wastes Law.

Getting ready for the Horse Dealing with some of the Show at the fairgrounds problems during planting Our thoughts and prayers go out to the President of the Agricultural Society and his family. Orville Whalen lost his wife Marge after a long illness May 22, 2012. Marge was a past Secretary of the Agricultural Society and was involved with their 3 children in Junior Fair for many years. After visiting with the Brown County Horseman’s Saturday show and watching a few classes, I’m glad to say the weather was perfect for their show. All the age groups were well represented in a variety of classes. It is so much fun to watch the lead line class with little ones already showing horses. Grandma Shelly telling her granddaughter to smile at the judge made my day. They have 2 more shows this summer, June 16 and August 11. Please try to attend and show your support for them. This group help produce the Western Show in the back ring on Saturday September 29, 2012. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of this year the Brown County Fair will have 188 classes of horse show. Director’s David Frye and Phil Haynes have been working with Juanita Barricklow to give you a show that you’ll remember. Back in 1853 at the first Brown County Fair, farmers and their wives were showing up in horse and buggy. Farmers bragging about the strength of their work horse, the beauty of carriage horses, or the speed of a race horse. Starting with the ever popular stick horse class on Thursday till the championship classes on Saturday

DENNIS BROUGHTON night, we hope to show horses are a big part of the Little State Fair to this day. Parade Line up and pre entry forms will be due no later than September 1 for the 2012 Brown County Fair Parade, September 24. To better organize the parade, we will be publishing the order of line up for the 2012 Brown County Parade on our web site, www.LittleStateFair.com. So watch for this announcement around the 14 of September. This is a change from past parades but needed to keep producing a parade that you will enjoy. The only way your float or entry will be announced in the center ring is to do the pre entry form and have it in the office by September 1, 2012. The other thing we would like to ask is for you to take your entry into the parking lot before unloading people or breaking down your floats. Continuing the 4th of July celebration through to end of the week is our goal this year. July 6 and 7, we will be having the 13th annual Kentucky Whoopie Brown County Summer Nationals. Bob Neal and Kyle Cahall are working every day to prepare for this event. We will be giving you reminders through radio, newspapers, and of course our website: www.littlestatefair.com. Our sponsor Kentucky Whoopie Pie will have their trailer at the show and you can try

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vehicles. Am. H.B. 207 (Balderson, Letson) names the week of Labor Day as annual “Ohio Coal Miners Week;” Sub. H.B. 326 (McClain, Hill) prohibits the use of public funds for campaign purposes; states that any person or group who violates this prohibition is guilty of a first degree misdemeanor; Sub. S.B. 294 (Schaffer) revises laws governing protection of the environment; and Sub. S.B. 310 (Balderson) creates regulations governing the ownership of dangerous wild animals and snakes classified as restricted. Am. Sub. H.B. 292 (Gonzales) creates licensure requirements for genetic counselors, modifies laws governing the State Medical Board, and creates visiting clinical professional development certificate for those not licensed in Ohio; Sub. H.B. 327 (Gonzales) authorizes employers who meet certain requirements to receive a job creation tax credit for the employment of home-based employees, and requires the Director of Development to issue a report on the credit in six years; Sub. H.B. 341 (Henne) changes laws governing fraternal benefit societies, insur-

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Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that on May 31, 2012 at 11:36 p.m., the Brown County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to 7547 J. Bolender Road, Felicity to a report of firefighters being assaulted at the scene of a tractor fire. Sheriff Wenninger stated that the incident started when the Hamersville Fire Department was dispatched at 11:09 p.m. to a report of a tractor fire near a barn at 7547 J. Bolender Road. Firefighters arrived on scene at 11:26 p.m. and found two subjects trying to put out the fire with a garden hose. The Hamersville Fire Department proceeded to extinguish the tractor fire with their equipment which evidentially angered the subjects with the garden hose. The subjects then proceeded to physically assault multiple fire department personnel who were at the scene. Fire department personnel held the suspects down until Deputies arrived. The suspects have been identified as:

Last week, Gov. John R. Kasich signed the following pieces of legislation into law: Sub. H.B. 322 (Brenner) allows Ohio lending institutions to charge the same interest rates and fees that out-of-state lending institutions may charge Ohio customers; Am. H.B. 436 (Grossman, Anielski) creates the SiteOhio program within the Department of Development, which certifies eligible commercial, industrial, and manufacturing sites and facilities, and markets them to businesses looking to locate or expand in Ohio; Am. H.B. 473 (Wachtmann) moves Ohio into compliance with the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact by establishing regulations, including a program to issue permits for the removal and use of water from the Lake Erie basin. Am. Sub. S.B. 275 (Hite) authorizes the transfer of state owned real estate in Defiance County to the ownership of the city of Defiance; returns property to the city of Dayton by releasing the state’s right of reversion to that property; declares an emergency; Am. S.B. 245 (Hughes) establishes mandatory training for those who sell used motor

The Brown County Board of Elections needs Poll Workers for the November 6, 2012 Presidential General Election. Are you a person that: • Is civic minded and likes being involved? • Believes in the right to free, fair, open and honest elections? • Would like to make some extra money (Approximately $110.00)? • Meeting and making new friends? If you answered “yes” to these questions, the Brown County Board of Elections would like to recruit you as a poll worker. Qualifications:

• A registered resident of Brown County • You must not have been convicted of a felony • Must be able to attend a training session • You cannot serve as a poll worker if you are a candidate, related to or employed by a candidate whose name will appear on the November 6, 2012 Presidential General Election Ballot. Please send your name (please print clearly), address, phone number and party affiliation to: Brown County Board of Elections 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Suite 111 Georgetown, OH 45121

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their product. Please stop and thank them for helping produce our tractor pull. These are good people that have come here to show their product and pull their tractors at this N.T.P.A. event. We also want to thank Case IH farm equipment for helping with the advertising. The 2012 Brown Co. Fair is September 24 to 29. Our Web Page is: www.littlestatefair.com Our EMail is: brcofair@hotmail.com Phone: 937-378-3558 Fax: 937-378-1361. See you at the fair.

Estate Planning Starts June 28 The Estate Planning Workshop will discuss issues that you might face. Plan to attend starting on June 28 at 6 p.m. at the South Campus of Southern State Community College in Fincastle. Pre-registration discounts are good until June 20. The cost is $90 per couple with additional family members being $25 each (one notebook per family). The cost increases after June 20. There will be four sessions and more info is listed below.

Farmers Markets now open in G’town, Mt. Orab Brown County Farmers' Markets, Inc., a non-profit organization devoted to promoting locally grown foods, announces the opening of three new farmers' markets in the County, two in Mt. Orab and one in Georgetown. With the blessing of city councils in both communities, the markets will run June through November until Thanksgiving. Produce at the market must be homegrown or homemade. No flea market merchandise is permitted. Vendors please call (937) 392-1543 for more information. Mt. Orab will host two markets, on Saturdays and Tuesdays at 477 W. Main Street, near WB High School and the Ford Dealer. Saturday's market began on June 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesday's market runs from 3 to 7

p.m. Georgetown's market opened on Thursday, June 7, from 3 to 7 p.m. in the parking lot two doors north of State Street (State Route 125) on the west side of S. Main.

Quarter Auction at ‘Burg Legion Williamsburg American Legion Post 288 will be holding a Quarter Auction on Thursday, June 14, 2012. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the auction runs from 7 - 9 p.m. The Legion is located at 208 E. Main Street, Williamsburg, Oh. For more information call (513) 724-9915.

DAVID DUGAN Slugs Damage Continues With some acres being replanted, the risk of slug damage continues. This is more common in fields that have corn residue in a notill field. Soybeans run the biggest risk of significant damage. Baits can be used, or if the field is to be replanted, some tillage will reduce the impact. Here is a fact sheet along with products that can be used for scouting for slugs. The two available baits are those containing metaldehyde (Deadline MPs and others), and those with iron phosphate (Sluggo). See our slug fact sheet for more information: http://ohioline.osu.edu/entfact/pdf/0020.pdf Wildlife Damage With most crops in the ground, and some re-planting going on, wildlife damage is already happening. Wildlife damage can include several things from Black Vultures (Buzzards) that attack young livestock, to coyotes, to crows in a corn field, to white tail deer. The damage can be severe. To report this type of damage or for information about how to deal with the damage you can call your local Wildlife Officer at (937) 372-5639. The number is the same for all three counties with the extension being county specific. To report damage in Brown Co. call Eric Lamb at ext. 5220; in Highland

Co. call Jim Carnes at ext. 5214 and Adams County call ext. 5205. In Adams Co. you can also contact Bill Wickerham and in Brown Co. Danielle Thompson. These two individuals can be of great help when it comes to dealing with wildlife damage. It is also important to report any wildlife damage, even if it is too late to save the situation. Documentation is important and needed, so contact Bill in Adams Co. at (937) 7984018 or Danielle in Brown Co. at (937)378-4424 ext. 125. Dates to Remember Estate Planning Workshop - June 28, July 26, August 9 and September 13 at Southern State Community College in Fincastle. The classes will begin at 6:00 p.m. each night and be completed around 9:00 p.m. The registration material available at the Adams, Brown and Highland County Extension offices. SOACDF Meetings Program changes for the Southern Ohio Agricultural and Community Development Foundation (Tobacco Foundation) will be discussed for the 2012-13 year on Wednesday, July 18, at 1:30 p.m. at the South Campus of Southern State Community College in Fincastle. A second opportunity will be held on Tuesday, July 24, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cherry Fork Community Center. If these dates do not work, you may want to look at the July 12 meeting in Lucasville. This is also a 6:30 p.m. meeting held at the USDA Service Center located on SR 104.

Mt Orab Library summer reading program The Mt Orab branch of the Brown County Public Library will kick off its Summer Reading Program on June 19, and run through July 27. This year’s theme is Dream Big-Read!, and patrons of all ages can earn prizes by reading books and/or participating in the library’s programs. Weekly programs for the following age groups include stories, games, activities and crafts: • Sleepy Heads - Tuesday 10-10:30 a.m for Toddlers (18 months-3 yrs.); • Happy Campers Tuesday 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. for Preschoolers ( Ages 3-5); • Awesome Astronauts Tuesday 2-3 p.m. or Thursday 12-1 p.m. for School Age (Ages 6-10); • Monster Hunters Thursday 2-3 p.m. for 5th Grade and up; Independent Reading Programs are also available for older Teens and Adults. Summer Reading

Program participants may earn incentives and door prizes for attending Family Night Programs are every Tuesday night at 6 p.m, and are open to the public. You won’t want to miss: June 19 - John Louis: Magic Show June 26 - Steve Featherston: live music July 10 - Brown County Soil and Water Conservation: Nocturnal Animals July 17 - Ronald McDonald: “Campfire Stories” Special event for school age children who have completed the Summer Reading Program: July 24 – Library Staff: camping-themed overnight lock in for school age children For more information or to register for the Summer Reading Program, stop by the Library or visit our website at http://www.browncountypubliclibrary.org.

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Nathan Hobson, an Eastern High School graduate and now college graduate volunteers his time at the Mt. Orab Public Library whenever he can. He is shown here painting decorations for the library promoting the exciting new ‘Summer Reading Program.”