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David Watkins, Post Commander, presenting the Fan Favorite Automobile trophy to Taylor Davis of Georgetown, Ohio with his 1997 Dodge Ram 1500.
B R O A D S H E E T E V E N
A new education program is now offered at Serpent Mound, Peebles. Stretching 1,348 feet over the ground Serpent Mound is the world’s largest surviving example of an ancient animal effigy mound. A wonderful place to visit this fall for individuals or groups. School groups are encouraged to call Educational Coordinator Deanna Turner at (937) 386-6025 for more information or schedule a field trip.
Sardinia Historical Society to meet
The Sardinia Historical Society will hold their next meeting on Monday, Sept. 15 at The Perk’s in Sardinia at 10 a.m. We will be holding an Open House at the Sardinia Methodist Church on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 6 – 8 p.m. If you have items that you would like to share you are invited to bring those to the church around 9 a.m. on Sept. 18. We will be having light refreshments for the evening activity. We are planning a 10K Fun/Run/Walk for Nov. l8th. Registration should be in by Oct. 25th with a fee of $25.00
per person. For any of those who would like to donate to the Sardinia Cemetery Refurbishing Fund you may send those donations to Shirley Guillermin at 553 Bells Run Rd., Sardinia, Ohio 45171 or Mary
Alice Ellis at 7567 Tri-County Hwy., Sardinia, Ohio 45171. These donations are tax deductible. If you have questions about SHS you may call Mary Smith at 937-446-2465 or Patsy Albert at 937-446-2129.
Interested in Blood Moons?
Perry Stone and Mark Blitz Teaching DVD's on the Blood Moons will be shown on Saturday, September 20th, at 6 p.m. at Trinity Christian Fellowship. The church is located between Williamsburg and Mt. Orab, on 3730 Cobb Road, Williamsburg. Come and discuss the prophetic significance of these occurrences. For more information, call Pastor Rex Schrolucke at (513) 724-3500.
OBITUARIES
Virginia Alice Beckett, 76
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David Watkins, Post Commander, presenting the Fan Favorite Military Vehicle trophy to David Murelet of Goshen, Ohio with his 1948 cj2a Jeep.
VFW 9772 car show great success
A wonderful crowd turned out for Wilson Sroufe VFW Post 9772’s First Annual Car Show. The event at the Mt. Orab Park was held on Sunday, September 7, 2014. With lots of classic cars and rock and roll music played by DJ Joe Lauders of Lauders DJ Service the day could not have turned out better. There was even a display of new autos from Mount Orab Ford, the show’s generous sponsor. VFW Post members served food and drinks and participants as well as those who came to look; ate, drank and discussed which cars they liked best and which ones had the best chances of
winning the trophies. All in all, it was a great day and even though they were very tired at the end of the day, David Watkins, Post Commander, and Richard Dyer, Car Show Chairman and Post Quartermaster, agreed that everyone was looking forward to having another show next year. The Fan Favorites were a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 owned by Taylor Davis of Georgetown and the Fan Favorite Military Vehicle was a 1948 cj2a Jeep owned by David Murrell of Goshen, Oh. The oldest vehicle at the show was a 1919 Dodge touring car owned by Donald Geary.
THE ARK #2
Last week I left off with David moving the ark of the covenant. Well, as a result a man died when he touched the ark and the Bible says that David was afraid of the LORD that day. The next time he moved it he did it the way God said to move it. It had to be carried by the priests on poles. It was similar to carrying a coffin. In fact, the ark is sometimes called a coffin because the blood of slain animals would be sprinkled on top of it for a sin atonement. It was a picture of a coffin. It represented Christ, His death, and His burial. Jesus is God incarnate, God in human flesh, wood overlaid with gold. He is the Son of God and Son of man. He died on the cross and shed His blood; He arose from the grave and as our high priest He sprinkled His own blood on the ark in the heavenly temple for the atonement of our sins. Now, after David had brought the ark to the city of David he decided to build the temple but God would not allow it (II Samuel 7). Instead God told him that his son would build the temple. It was Solomon who built it and placed the ark in the temple (I Kings 5-8). Time passed, Solomon died, the kingdom splits, and the 10 tribes are carried away by the Assyrians. However the 2 tribes of Judah and Benjamin remained at Jerusalem. They rebelled against God until God said enough is enough and they were carried away by Nebuchadnezzar into captivity in Babylon for 70 years. He took all the golden vessels out of the temple. What do you think he did with the ark of the covenant? What do you think he did with the gold mercy seat? The ark itself was a box; on top of it was the mercy seat (Exodus 25:17-20) with a gold cherubim at each end. What did he do with it? My guess would be that he melted it down; it did not mean anything to him. The temple was destroyed and you never read anymore about the ark. They believe that when the second temple was built, Herod’s temple in the days of Christ, the holy of holies was an empty room. There has been a lot of discussion about the ark of the covenant but it is always: I think. Go with me to Jeremiah 3. Let’s see what God thinks.
DR. CHARLES SMITH
MT. ORAB BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH WWW.BBMTORAB.COM
Look at verse 16: “And it shall come to pass, when ye be multiplied and increased in the land, in those days, saith the LORD, they shall say no more, The ark of the covenant of the LORD: neither shall it come to mind: neither shall they remember it; neither shall they visit it; neither shall that be done any more.” I was there in Jerusalem in 2010 and they were getting everything ready for the new temple. I seen the laver, the pans and spoons, all the furniture, the uniform of the high priest, the golden candlestick, but not one thing was said about the ark of the covenant. What did verse 16 say: “...in those days, saith the LORD, they shall say no more, The ark of the covenant of the LORD... neither shall that be done any more.” There was a time ladies and gentlemen, before there was an ark and now there is a time when once again there is no ark. If the ark was to be found in the New Testament it would be in Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John; but, it is not there. Go on; search for it if you want to. It is mentioned in the book of Hebrews referring back to the Old Testament and it is mentioned in the book of Revelation. It is where Jesus’ blood was applied by Him when He ascended immediately after He arose from the dead. Look in Revelation 11:19. It is the only place that the ark will be found! Why? Because it is not needed here on earth anymore. Why? Because Jesus made the only sacrifice that God the Father will now accept (Hebrews 10:4-14). Verse 12 states: “But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God”. Jesus offered His blood on the ark of the testimony in heaven for our sins. All you have to do is accept Him as your Saviour!
Bible Baptist Church Mt. Orab
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Virginia Alice Beckett, 76, of Williamsburg, Oh., died Wednesday, September 10, 2014. Mrs. Beckett was a dealer for Stanley Home Products for over twenty years. She was a member of the Oak Ridge Baptist Church and attended the Eastwood Community Church in Mt. Orab. Mrs. Beckett was born in Lewis County, KY on January 16, 1938 the daughter of the late Norman and Kathyrn King Crawford. She is survived by her husband, Jesse Beckett; her children, Rhonda (Stoney) Hamilton, Sandra (Ronnie) Kattine and Barry (Sherry Bottorff) Beckett; a daughter-in-law, Debbie Beckett; grandchildren, Ryan, Patrick, Landon, Logan, Casey, Chad, Brandon, Andrew, Kristen and Byron Beckett, Tosha Newberry, Chasity Hardyman, Emily Brannon, Stoney Hamilton, Jr., Eric Hamilton, Katelyn and Brandon Bottorff; great grandchildren, Everlee, Ava, C. J. and Brendyn Beckett, Tyler and Kayla Newberry, Donnie Cooper,Alex and MacKenzie Brannon, Connor and Carly Hardyman, Brianna Hamilton and Stoney Lane Hamilton, III and one sister, Lorene Ruark. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Rodney Beckett, one sister, Irene Crawford and one brother, Larry Crawford. Services were held Friday, September 12, 2014 with Evangelist Rhonda Hamilton officiating. Burial followed in the Esham Cemetery. The Barbour and Son Funeral Home, Tollesboro, Ky., served the family.
Nola Helen Scott, 85
Nola Helen Scott, 85 of Mt. Orab, Oh., died Friday, September 5, 2014. She was a retired assistant manager for Travel Lodge. Nola was born November 29, 1928 in Cincinnati, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Klaas) Tutt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son – Eugene R. Sprecker. Mrs. Scott is survived by three sons – Bernard Sprecker and wife Dess of Mt. Orab, Ronald L. Sprecker and wife Kelly of Maysville, Ky., and Warren G. Bailey and wife Jill of West Chester, one daughter – Deborah D. Burke and husband William of Cleves, one daughter-in-law – Nancy Sprecker of North Bend, one sister – Rev. Karen Kenney of Fort Mitchell, Ky.; twelve grandchildren; several great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday, September 9, 2014 where Carl Trent officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Cincinnati. The Cahall Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
William David "Dave" Herrington, 68
William David "Dave" Herrington, 68, Mt. Orab passed away at his home on Sunday September 7, 2014. Dave was born April 25, 1946 in Paris, KY to Martha Francis Miller and Jessie Woodrow Herrington. He is preceded in death by 1 brother Daniel Herrington. Dave has 1 sister Linda Faye Meyers of Winchester, VA. 2 Brothers Michael Herrington of Paris, KY and Stephen Herrington of Cynthiana, Ky and numerous nieces and nephews. Dave served for 4 years in the United States Army and Vietnam. He was married to Gail E. Herrington for 44 years and resided in their Mt. Orab home together. They had 3 children David G. Herrington of Mt. Orab, Tanya L. and John Mitchell of Mt. Orab, and Bonnie L. Herrington of Felicity. Dave has 10 grandchildren; Corey D. Mitchell, Jessica M. Mitchell, Chaz G. Jones, Brandon S. Mitchell, Adriana N. Mitchell, Chaylene N. Herrington, Shari N. Herrington, Makayla M. Herrington, David G. Herrington, and Ida Vigil. 1 Great-grandchild Irene Margaret Oliver. Dave was a local business owner of "Dave's Auto Barn" which he opened in 1988. Dave was a active member of St. Ann's Church in Williamsburg. He also leaves behind uncountable friends and family and business associates that were a wonderful part of his life.
Elizabeth A. "Betty" (nee Mattes) Jackson, 67
Elizabeth A. "Betty" (nee Mattes) Jackson, 67, Bethel, passed away September 3, 2014. Devoted wife of James R. Jackson. Dear Mother of Michelle (Steve) Carver, Ron (Tiffany) Nash, Jr. and the late Jeffrey Alan Jackson. Sister of John (Sue) Mattes. Also survived by six grandchildren. Services were held, Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Georgetown. Burial was in Tate Township Cemetery, Bethel. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
Harry Kiskaden, 87
Harry Kiskaden, 87, Mt. Orab, formerly of New Richmond, Oh., passed away September 1, 2014. Harry retired from Leblond-Makino. Loving husband of Dorothy Kiskaden and the late Annabelle Kiskaden. Dear father of Sandra Kincaid, Judy Chaney, Thomas Bare, Butch Bare, Brenda Householder, Vickie Camplesi, Wanda Meyers, Bill Bare and the late Butch Brill. Grandfather of 25 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 38 great-great grandchildren, and 2 greatgreat-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by 3 sisters and 1 brother. Services were held Sunday, September 7, 2014 at the New Richmond Church of Christ. Interment was in Greenmound Cemetery. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, New Richmond, served the family.
June L. (nee Clinger) Buskirk, 73
June L. (nee Clinger) Buskirk, 73, Bethel, passed away August 31, 2014. Widow of Arnold Buskirk, dear mother of Larea (Jeff) Grause, step-mother of Jody Vargas, Curtis and Arnold Buskirk Jr., sister of Jonne Walker and Marcia Reis,also survived by nieces and nephews. Memorial gathering was held Saturday September 6, 2014 at the Bethel United Methodist Church. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
Billy Lee Sims, 50
Billy Lee Sims, 50 of Ripley, Oh., died Wednesday, September 3, 2014. He was born July 28, 1964 in Georgetown, the son of the late Raymond T. Sims, Sr. and Shirley M. Sims. He was also preceded in death by one brother – Raymond T. “Sam Buck” Sims; two nephews – Ravye Williams and Ka’Shawn Alexander. Billy is survived by two sisters – Donna Marshall and husband Scottie of Ripley, and Michelle Hicks of Bowling Green, Ky.; two brothers – Mike Sims and wife Margie and Barry Sims and wife Jakki, all of Ripley; many nieces, nephews, friends and special friends. Following cremation, friends were received on Monday, September 8, 2014. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.
Herman A. "Duke" Hucker, 82
Herman A. "Duke" Hucker, 82, Mt. Orab, passed away September 2, 2014. He was born May 1, 1932. Duke was the loving husband of 60 years to the late JoAnn (nee McDowell) Hucker, beloved father of Bob Hucker (Debbie), Tom Hucker (Ginger), Rick Hucker (Beth), Gary Hucker (Kyla), Mike Hucker (Donna) and the late Joni Barlage (Gary), cherished grandfather of 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, dear brother of 6 sisters and 1 brother. Services were held Monday, September 8, 2014. Interment with military honors was at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia, served the family.
Eileen Sweet, 72
Eileen Sweet, 72 of Russellville, Oh., passed away Monday, September 8, 2014. She was born January 16, 1942 in Ripley, the daughter of the late Henry and Ruby (Bradford) Minton. She retired from Mac Tool. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by 1 son Carl Sweet and 3 sisters. She is survived by 4 sons; Jim Griffith Jr., Seth Hamilton, Bill Sweet and wife Donna and Dennis Sweet all of Russellville, 1 daughter; Valerie Lytle and husband Gary of Red Oak, daughter in law; Barb Sweet of Ash Ridge, 2 brothers; Denver Minton of FL and Ronald Minton of Aberdeen, 1 sister; Linda Doyle of Aberdeen, 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services were Thursday September 11, 2014 with Ronnie Moffett officiating. Burial followed at the Linwood Cemetery. The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.
Harry W. "B.T.” Thomas, 62
Harry W. "B.T.” Thomas, 62, Bethel, passed away August 28, 2014. B.T. was the husband of Wanda Ann (nee Howard) Thomas, father of Angel (Josh) Moore and Amber Thomas, grandfather of Kayli, Kyle and Cara Moore and Evelyn Riley, brother of Carol Jean Thomas and the late Jerry Alan Thomas, son of the late Eva and Harry Thomas. Services were held Thursday, September 4, 2014. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the B.T. Memorial Fund at any Fifth Third Bank location. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia, served the family.
Carl Edward Watson, 71
Carl Edward Watson of Pottsboro, Tex., formerly of Georgetown, Oh., passed away September 1, 2014. He was born November 13, 1942 to Arnold Ray Watson and Katherine (Fiscus) Watson in Georgetown. He married Ann Franklin on March 4, 1966 in Vernon, Tex. Carl proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for twenty-one years. Carl was passionate about his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Ann Watson, son, Chuck, daughters, Susan Watson and Debbie Ellis, grandchildren, Ashley Watson and Samantha Watson, Lexi Ellis, Charles “C.W.”Watson and Dillon Watson, one brother, Charles E. Watson of Georgetown, one sister, Melody Thackston of Sardinia and her longtime companion, Jimmy Cheung. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, James R. Watson, Phillip A. Watson and 3 sisters, Shirley J. Watson, Carolyn S. Puckett and Sara A. Watson. A memorial service was held on Monday, September 8, 2014 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel in Allen, Texas with Jim Davis officiating.
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