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The Brown County Press Sunday, December 8, 2013 • Volume 41 No. 18 Serving Brown County, Ohio since 1973
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Coroner: Deputies killed inmate Brown County Coroner Dr. Judith Varnau has concluded that a prisoner in the Brown County Jail was murdered by deputies and/or corrections officers. Zachary Goldson was found hanging in his cell on Saturday, October 5. In a document titled “Technical Explanation of Determinations”, Varnau wrote “Mr. Goldson did not commit suicide...he could not have hanged himself, but had to have help in making it look like he did. There were only four individuals who escorted him to
the holding cell...one or more or all of these individuals had to have had some part in the death of Mr. Goldson.” The individuals Varnau is accusing of being involved are Corrections Officers Zane Schadle and George Dunning, as well as Deputies Jason Huff and Ryan Wedmore. Varnau’s notes indicate that Goldson was in the custody of Schadle, Dunning, Huff and Wedmore when he was returned to the jail after an escape attempt at Southwest Regional Medical Center where he assaulted Deputy Travis Justice and attempted to grab his gun.
Brown County Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger said he is confident that his employees did not break the law. “I’m disgusted that someone with a political agenda against me would try to hurt my people like this to get at me.”, Wenninger said. “I stand behind my people one hundred percent. When the real professionals finish their investigation, the truth will come out.” Wenninger is referring to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. BCI was brought in by the BCSO immediately after Goldson’s death. The BCI investiga-
Aberdeen hit with million dollar ruling BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The Village of Aberdeen owes Shinn Brothers, Inc. over one million dollars. Common Pleas Judge Scott Gusweiler released his decision on the matter on December 3. The total judgement against the village is $1,021,342.37. Aberdeen must also pay $15,000 to pay to have the unfinished components of the water plant shipped to the village. Judge Gusweiler also ordered the village to pay $1.00 per square foot as a storage fee until the materials are shipped. That works out to another $3050.00 per day. Regarding the decision,
Shinn Brothers attorney Tim Heather said “Shinn Brothers believes that Judge Gusweiler’s well-reasoned judicial entry reflects a fair and just resolution of this matter.” Aberdeen Mayor Harry Foxworthy said “We’ve got a couple of options that we can go with. I need to discuss it with (Village Solicitor) David (Grimes) and then get back to you.” At press time, Foxworthy had scheduled a special village council meeting for 3p.m. on Friday, December 6 to discuss the matter. Another council meeting is set for Monday, December 9 at 6:30 p.m. Presumably, one of the decisions council will make is whether to appeal the rul-
ing. The village has 30 days to appeal Gusweilers decision to the Ohio 12th District Court of Appeals. If the ruling is appealed, it would be approximately eight months before a decision is rendered. Another question is when, or if, the ruling will trigger a status of “fiscal emergency” for the village because its debts exceed its assets. A spokesperson for the Auditor of State said that such a designation would come after an audit. The village just completed a regular audit, and said that no special audits for the village were scheduled. Village Fiscal Officer Nathan Pfeffer said “What CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
Wenninger case file to remain sealed
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BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The 2003 criminal case involving Brown County Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger will remain sealed. That’s the ruling from Common Pleas Judge Scott Gusweiler. “Once again, I have won in the courts like I have over and over again”, Wenninger said in response to the ruling. “Hopefully this harassment will now come to an end.” At a hearing on Novem-
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ber 14, attorneys from both sides argued their case before Gusweiler. Felicity resident Joe Podolsky filed a motion before Gusweiler last summer to unseal the 2003 trial record. Wenninger was charged with knowingly falsifying his qualifications to run for Sheriff in 2002. Wenninger was acquitted
tion is still ongoing, and officials there had no comment on Varnau’s conclusion and no estimate on when their investigation would be complete. Brown County Chief Deputy John Schadle released the following statement to the media. “The Brown County Sheriff’s Office contacted BCI upon the discovery of an in-custody death. The BCI report is not completed to the best of my knowledge, and the case details will not be discussed due to this case being open. The BCSO has full confidence that BCI will reach their CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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Zachary Goldson was found dead in his cell in the early morning hours of October 5.
Aberdeen council down to four members BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The Aberdeen Village Council was scheduled to meet on Monday, Dec. 2, but not enough council members showed up. James Perraut and Jerry Applegate were the only council members to attend the regularly scheduled meeting. Council members Billie Eitel and Jason Phillips did not attend. Four of six members are required to conduct business, but the Aberdeen Village Council only has four
members left. Former council members Jay Castle and Dr. Matt Shotwell resigned last month, Castle during the November meeting via a prepared letter and Shotwell afterwards via text message to Mayor Harry Foxworthy. Foxworthy said he plans to appoint Bill Wilson to Castle’s seat. Wilson was elected last November to the Aberdeen Village Council and was scheduled to take office in January. Council must appoint a successor to a vacant seat within thirty days. If that deadline is not met, the de-
cision becomes Foxworthy’s. The meeting was held five days after a court hearing where the village was facing damages, now awarded at just over one million dollars. Council member Jerry Applegate said he felt that Eitel and Phillips did not show up at the meeting because they “didn’t want to face up to what they’ve done.” Regarding the ruling, which had not been made at the time of the council
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on those charges and Judge Robert Ringland, who presided over the case, sealed the record. The argument of Attorney Thomas Eagle rested on whether Ringland had performed the required “balancing test” between the privacy needs of the party with the sealed record versus the public’s right to CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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Mt. Orab resident Alma Monk was the Grand Marshall of the 2013 Mt. Orab Christmas Parade. See story and more pictues on pages 15 and 16.
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The Friends of the Ripley Library Group will host a Chili and CHAIRity Event Sunday, December 15, 3:30 p.m. during Ripley’s Village Christmas. It will be held at 14 Main Street (formerly Wags Antiques and Farmers market building). You won’t want to miss this unique event! One-of-a-kind chairs created by local artists and craftsmen will be auctioned off after the River Village Christmas event on Sunday, December 15. Participants will enjoy a variety of chili, music by local musicians and assortment of “New Looks from Old Books” crafts available for your Christmas shopping. All proceeds will be used for the restoration of the Library annex at 19 N. Main Street. Can't make the CHAIRity auction? You can drop off a sealed bid at the Ripley Library and it will be opened at the time of the auction. Chairs can be seen prior to December 15 at businesses who have become sponsors of the unique project. Many thanks to the sponsors who include: First State Bank; Bristow’s Pharmacy; Ripley Builders Supply; Mike Pfeffer, Attorney; Ripley Florist; Ripley 50’s Diner, River Breeze Corner Cafe, Woods Insurance, Ripley Federal and the Friends of the Ripley Library.
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Judge Scott T. Gusweiler, Brown County Common Pleas Court, and Steve Dunkin, Director of the Brown County Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Board were honored with an Outstanding Community Leadership Award on November 11, 2013 in Columbus. Nominated by James V. Frazier, Superintendent of the Brown County ESC, both men received the award at a ceremony hosted by the Ohio Educational Service Center Association (OESCA) for their leadership toward increasing the awareness of substance abuse among youth and their work in incorporating programs and resources in the area schools to identify and serve the students through character education and drug prevention. In less than six months, a program of Character Education/Drug Prevention based upon the “40 Developmental Assets” has been implemented in the Brown County schools. Judge Gusweiler has spoken tirelessly to school and community groups to advance awareness and enlist support and finances for the program. Mr. Dunkin has advocated for awareness and prevention programs and has pledged ongoing financial support. Local school leaders are being supported by a county-wide coordinator,
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Judge Scott Gusweiler, (left) Brown County Common Pleas Court and Director Steve Dunkin, (right) Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Board
Becky Cropper, to implement the program at various levels in order to promote safe and healthy decisions among youth. Superintendent Frazier stated,” Brown County is fortunate to have leaders like Judge Gusweiler and Director Dunkin in the fight against substance abuse and the promotion of healthy development of our youth. Their recognition with this
Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus will be available for portraits on Saturday, December 14th, 2013 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm at The Mt. Orab Kroger Portrait packages available for just $10 and include one 5x7 & two 4x6 for only $1 additional you can receive one 8x10! THE
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Snap Fitness, in conjunction with Mt Orab Middle School, will be collecting gifts for school age children this holiday season. Paula Hitt, a Middle School teacher, has been doing the gift drive for about 8 years now. The donated gifts provide a happy holiday for children within the school district who otherwise may not receive gifts. This is the second year Snap Fitness has been working with the school. Snap will offer free enrollment to the gym ( a $50 savings ) for anyone who joins before December 15. Simply bring the donation with you to the gym upon enrolling. If you wish to donate without joining the gym or you are already a member, simply drop off your gift to either Snap Fitness or Mt Orab Middle School. For questions, contact Snap Fitness at (937) 4445230.
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The Fraternal Order of EAGLES 2293 in Georgetown have supported many organizations and fundraisers throughout the past. In 2013, this year alone we have donated funds to over 20 southwest Ohio and Brown County events. Listed below are several. The Eagles motto is PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE.
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In 2014 we plan to keep this tradition going. If your charitable group or fundraiser could use a sponsor or help, you can contact The Eagles at foe2293@yahoo.com. If you think you would like to become a member, contact us at the Eagles by calling 3784330 or email at foe2293@yahoo.com. Several organizations and events were supported this year. Gaslight Theater Assoc. Brown County Humane Society Chatfield College Byrd Township Volunteer Fire Dept. Georgetown Christmas Association Mt. Orab Police Association Georgetown Police Department Brown County Sheriff Department Wounded Warrior Project Brown County Peace Officers Association Brown County Christmas Cheer Georgetown Knothole Baseball Fussnecker Benefit Parker Benefit Bethlehem CFC Oklahoma Tornado Relief Russellville Kiwanis Club EAGLES College Scholarship Fund Brown County Jr. Livestock Sale
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pher Burrows shared information on the need for the school district to create an academic task force, a technology task force and training for teachers to effectively run teacher data teams. “We have to develop a transformation task force in this district to decide how we’re going to educate children from this date forward,” Burrows said, “Kids come in to kindergarten with such a gap, and if you look at our data, we’re maintaining that gap all the way through, we’re growing kids with the same rates as when we received them.” Burrows said that the student’s disparity, once they come in, without intense love, support, encouragement and attention, that gap will never close. The following actions were taken by the board including: • approve the financial report; • transfer $4,000 per month from the general fund into the termination benefits reserve fund; • approve Mary Burrows as a volunteer contingent on background check: • approve Karen Colwell for supplemental contract as junior high cheerleading advisor and varsity cheerleading advisor for 2013-2014 school year pending background check; • employ Tracy Hawkins and Tony Watson as co-varsity track coaches; • rescind contract for Mariah HazelbakerLawrence, Varsity and reserve cheerleading advisor, which was approved in July; • accept resignation of Sherry Nawrocki, intervention specialist effective May 31, 2014; • approve the Georgetown Federation of Teachers contract agreement effective Sept. 1, 2013; • approve the administrative and non-union employee salary increases effective for the 2013-2014 school year.
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he would automatically be notified on any changes that needed to be attended to. Dr. Jennifer Wilcox, Georgetown Elementary School principal, also gave a power point presentation to the board regarding data collection for the district. “I was tasked with providing information about the building, intervention and everything that’s going on,” Wilcox said. “So how do we know where we are? Typically, especially when we’re looking at K through 2 data we’ve always waited for those fall OAA (Ohio Achievement Assessment) scores for third grade.” Wilcox, explained that they never really knew what was going on in kindergarten, first and second grade until they got to the third grade. “So we’ve gone back several years to try and figure out how to fix the system and it wasn’t very successful,” she said. “In the 20112013 school year, we tried to get some systematic data available prior to that, school wide.” She said that to date, she has collected data from every grade and by December she should know where teachers need to make improvements. She showed the board data on every student including OAA data and exam scores showing their level. Superintendent Christo-
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Board member Ray Virost reported to members of the Georgetown Exempted Village School Board, Nov. 20, that he and Ralph Sininger had attended the Ohio Educational Service Center Association (OESCA) meeting on Nov. 11 and witnessed recognition of board member Steve Dunkin and Judge Scott Gusweiler. (see story below) Judge Gusweiler is a Brown County Common Pleas Court Judge. Dunkin, a school board member is also the director of the Brown County Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Board. “Ralph and I attended the OESCA) meeting last week,” Virost said, “And there’s always a highlight every year, be it the trade show or a special course. This year however, the highlight was going to a breakfast to honor one of our own, Steve Dunkin. Judge Gusweiler and Steve were nominated by Jim Frazier, with the Brown County Educational Service Center.” Judge Gusweiler and Dunkin each received an ‘Outstanding Community Leadership Award for the Character Education/Drug Prevention program they created approximately six months ago. The program, which is
based on the “40 Developmental Assets” has been implemented in the Brown County schools. In other business, board member and Southern Hills liaison, Dick Colwell reported that the new building ( administrative offices and Brown County Educational Service Center) which is under construction at Southern Hills is moving along very fast and is going to be a huge building. Colwell said the new building could be open as early as mid April next year. In other business, facilities manager Mark Pack presented a power point presentation regarding the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) monitoring graphics for the board. Pack told the board that the entire system throughout the schools is now available on line to review at any time, and includes public access. “We are at about 95% on everything with the HVAC now, instead of the other way around,” Pack said. “We are being very frugal in our energy savings and now anyone can see everything that’s going on in each room of the schools at all times just by visiting our website.” Pack demonstrated how the building automation system worked showing everything from temperature, air movement, filtering systems, etc. He showed how
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Taking A Trip Through Time
Back in November, 1950 the area had a really big snow storm come through. Pictured above is the late Carl Carlier shoveling Scott Leonards 1950 Mercury out on New Harmony Locust Ridge Road, Williamsburg. This photo was supplied by Scott Leonard. ‘taking a trip through time’ is a feature of the Brown county Press that is supplied by our readers. if you have photos of places within Brown county that are at least 30 years old please feel free to submit them along with some information about the photo to the Brown county Press by email to bcpress@frontier.com or mail them to or drop them off at the Brown county Press 219 south high street Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154. you will get your picture back. you can also reach us at (937) 444-3441.
Landowner frustrated with hunters Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor Now that it's deer season, it's that time of year when hunters trespasss across my farm like they own the place. I wish landowners would stop allowing hunters onto their land. The hunters use this permission as an access to go where they want to. It erodes the ability for neighbors to get along when one neighbor allows hunters to go where ever they want to while the other neighbor doesn’t want anyone on their property. I don’t hunt but I allowed hunting on my farm for years until I realized how foolish that was. The hunters would come whenever they wanted without letting me know. I had to stop them from driving across my soybeans and I had to tell them not to cut trees without my permission. They would
build giant platforms without asking and I had to pick up their trash. Every year my dogs would bring deer parts up to the house and the hunters would bring people onto my property without my permission. I found two stolen rifles and a locked chest full of stuff on my property. A couple years ago I discovered that they shot a deer days before the season started. After that I did a background check on the last hunter I let on my farm and found a long criminal record that included citations by the Division of Wildlife with fines and jail time. I decided not to let him back but my neighbor let him build a stand just 20 feet off my property line. He walked across my property to get to the stand even with us yelling at him.
On October 7, 2013, I had property stolen from behind my pond and we saw him on our property near my pond the day it was stolen and the day after. On December 4, 2013 we were woke up by 3 shotgun blasts in the woods at 7:30 a.m. Just after noon on that day I heard another blast and saw a huge deer limp across my fields. A few minutes later I saw a hunter walking on my property and yelled and made noise to get him off my farm. An hour later the trespasser called the police on me for shooting over his head into my woods. After telling the police that I didn’t shoot at him, I had the option of filing charges against him for trespassing and poaching. I didn't want to file charges but you can bet I won’t put up with any more poachers
on my 106 acres. It's hard to believe that two trespassers who live in a trailer park in Goshen would have the nerve to come onto my farm and call the cops on me. One day I could run into problems just trying to defend my property. A few years ago we had one of our dogs killed by an arrow while we were in our woods with our dogs. Now my family is afraid to go into our woods in the fall and winter. I refuse to allow trespassers to control my property. I am begging my neighbors and all land owners to stop giving access to hunters. These hunters don’t care about property lines or owners rights. Brian Gibson, Owner, Crawford Day Rd., Mt. Orab
Dear Editor, In response to Ms. Doede. She seems to be a Republican. The way I see it the reason the Republicans want the Right to Work law is to draw just any industry to locate in Ohio. I know you would agree to that. Just like Mexico, China, Vietnam, Korea etc. You know what I am saying places that have a very low wage structure and very low living conditions. I am sure that is what the major portion of the business community would like to see. Now that is not what I or any one trying to get from the working poor to the middle class. Ms. Doede's knowledge of unions would be laughable if it wasn't so very wrong. You see unions are run democratically. The members elect their stewards, business agents, treas-
urer and president. The members chose people that they think will do what we want. If not, we vote them out. As far as helping the Democratic Party, sometimes the majority has chosen to support someone I did not want to support. Ms. Doede seems to think that I am still working some place that has union protection. No, I am retired. I retired 10 days after my 60th birthday. On my anniversary date this year I will have received $382,500 from my pension, I am trying for $1million, plus we get, that's my wife and I, get up to $1000 toward our prescriptions each year. I receive this because of my being in the Teamster Union. I was a carhauler from March 23, 1973 to August 28, 1999. I loaded and unloaded a lot of Fords,
Mercurys, Lincolns and Ford trucks. Now you add to that my social security and medicare benefits, which by the way we owe to the DEMOCRATS, we get by. All I ever have wanted was to be able to help some of my fellow countrymen and live comfortably. Now back to her running down the unions. Back when I was working the union dues were set at 2 hours pay per month. Which if I remember correctly would be $44. I believe the hourly rate at that time was $22. As far as Ms. Doede thinking that there is no reason to bargain for safety just think back to the mining accidents in recent years. And where were the government agencies. Ms. Doede's niece who is a nurse. I'll bet she hasn't complained about her pay or benefits. But if she is unhappy with what her union is doing she needs to show up
at her union meetings. There she can get the majority of her union thinking as she does and change what she thinks needs changing. Remember it is a democracy. Now if you want to learn more about the fight that is ahead of us this coming year just go to twitter and follow @We_Are_Ohio. They were formed in 2011 and led the fight against SB5. Which was defeated 62-38 percent that year. I remember my wife and I standing along the street holding signs along with teachers against Senate Bill 5. Also you might follow Politfact. They are trustworthy. Now remember "Right to Work" is wrong don't trust it. Communities thrive and grow when Ohioans have good paying jobs. Let's stand up together again as we did in 2011 this time for a decent standard of living. Danny Books Sr.
Reader says ‘Right to Work’ is bad idea
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Reader wants Christ kept in Christmas
Dear Editor, We are quickly approaching Christmas Day, the day that Mary conceived Yashua with God being the Father, through the Holy Spirit. Many radio stations including those which label themselves as Christian, play songs about Snowmen, Reindeer and other secular based themes. Stores have Santa Claus, Snowmen, and reindeer, pretty trees and other pretty objects. They want your money, but the employees
have to be “politically correct”. They dare not say “Merry Christmas”. The phrases Merry Xmas or Happy Holidays irk me to the extreme. I believe that any store that does not have a nativity scene, should be boycotted by Christians this season. Christmas has been perverted into a secular money grabbing day of greed and physical gifts. Put Christ in Christmas or Lose My Business! David Duncanson, Jr.
Provisional numbers released today by the Ohio State Highway Patrol show there were 13 people killed on Ohio’s roadways this Thanksgiving Holiday which is two below the four-year average. During the reporting period, which began Wednesday, November 27, at 12:00 a.m., and ran through Sunday, December 1, at 11:59 p.m., 13 people were killed in 11 crashes. This is an increase from last year, when 12 people were killed in nine Of the 13 killed, seven were not wearing an available safety belt, three were killed in two OVI-related crashes and one pedestrian was killed. “Even though we are encouraged that OVI-related fatalities decreased this holiday, lack of safety belt usage remains a significant problem area,” said Colonel Paul A. Pride, Patrol superintendent “Motorists need to remember
Lieutenant Randy MceLfResh that wearing a safety belt is the single most important thing they can do to protect themselves during a crash.” The Patrol arrested 503 drivers for OVI during the holiday weekend, a nearly nine percent increase over last year’s holiday. Provisional statistics through November of this year show that alcohol-related fatal crashes are down with 277 killed in 2013 compared to 468 when compared to the same time period in 2012. Additionally those killed while not wearing an available safety belt has also declined during the same period with 379 this year and 531 in 2012. A complete statistical analysis of the Patrol’s enforcement activity over the holiday weekend is available at statepatrol.ohio.gov.
What Do You Think?
Did you take advantage of the 'Black Friday' sales or the 'Cyber Monday' sales?
No, I never do. Randy Mullins, Ripley
No, I never do that. Suzanne Knight, Mt. Orab
No, I didn't bother with it this year, but I've done it in the past. Darlene Porter, Marathon
No, I did Black Friday one time, and that was enough for me. Ginger Love, Mt. Orab
No way, I can't deal with all those people. Sharon Gillman, Fayetteville
No I didn't, I had to work, but a friend did it for me. Judy Wagers, Williamsburg
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Leslie R. Fultz, 72
James Franklin Calvert Steward, Jr., 50
Edward C. Davis, 82, St. Bernard, Oh., entered into rest Sunday, November 24, 2013. He was born April 27, 1931. Beloved husband of Claireen (née Tucker) Davis; loving father of Charles E. (Kathleen) Davis of Antioch, IL and Rebecca C. (Gene) Briggs of St. Bernard, Oh., cherished grandfather of Jason, Stephanie, Dianna, Amanda, Alex, Emily, Tylor, Delilah, Vicki and 13 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, John Cornelius and Mary Etta Davis, one sister and eight brothers. Mr. Davis served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of New Life Chapel in West Chester, Oh. Service were held Saturday, November 30, 2013. Burial Harwood Cemetery, Salem Township, Highland County, Oh. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Leslie R. Fultz, 72, a resident of Bethel, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2013. He was the loving husband of Georgianna (nee Norris) Fultz, dear father of Lesley (Jim) Bauer and Lisa (John) Colwell, grandfather of Taylor and Tanner Colwell and Ethan Bauer, brother of Bonnie (Walt) Valentine, Brenda (Jody) Earls, James and Jeff Fultz and the late George Fultz, son of the late James and Georgia (nee Higle) Fultz. Family and friends will be celebrating Les’ life on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 3740 St. Rt. 125 (County Line Lane), Bethel, during the open time frame of 12 - 5 p.m. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
James Franklin Calvert Steward, Jr., 50, of Ripley, Oh., died Tuesday, November 26, 2013. He was an electrical engineer. Mr. Steward was born February 25, 1963 in Georgetown, the son of Betty A. (Grant) Steward of Ripley, and James Franklin Calvert Steward, Sr. of Maysville, Ky. Mr. Steward is survived by three children – Dauna, Daveon and Dallas Steward, all of Atlanta, Ga., his mother – Betty A. (Grant) Steward of Ripley, his father and step mother – James Franklin Calvert Steward, Sr. and wife Mattie of Maysville, Ky., aunts and uncles – Sondra Grant of Columbus, Oh., Roberta Platt and husband Richard of Ripley, Michael Grant of Dayton, Ray Grant of Tennessee and Shirley Steward and husband Richard of Maysville, Ky., many cousins and special friends – Steve Chambers, Ben Washington and Wayne Greene. Funeral services have been set for 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Ripley. Rev. Charles H. Williams, Jr. will officiate. Visitation has been set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Interment will follow the funeral service in Red Oak Cemetery near Ripley. If desired, memorial donations may be made to: The Louise M. Grant Memorial Fund, 32 N. 3rd Street Ripley, Ohio 45167. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.
Lacy Lorie Dumford, 101 Lacy Lorie Dumford, 101 of Mt. Orab, Oh., died Monday, December 2, 2013. She was a homemaker. She was born September 29, 1912 in Bardwell, Oh., the daughter of the late Franklin and Viola (Cornetet) Mowry. Besides her parents, Lacy was preceded in death by her husband, Harmon Dumford; two brothers, Stanley Mowry and Lloyd Mowry and one sister, Goldie Tucker. Mrs. Dumford is survived by one daughter – JoAnn Bright of Mt. Orab, two nieces – Geneva Bradley of Mt. Orab, and Lois Mitchell of Milford, and several cousins, great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services have been set for 2 p.m. Friday, December 6, 2013 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Mt. Orab. Vernon Green will officiate. Visitation has been set for 5 – 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Mt. Orab Cemetery in Mt. Orab. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Orab Life Squad, 115 Spice Street, Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154. The Cahall Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Catherine Dunaway Larrison, 90 Catherine Dunaway Larrison, 90, Felicity, Oh., died on Thursday, November 28, 2013. She was the wife of the late Elwood Larrison. She is survived by 2 daughters: Wilma (Kenneth) Wisby and Marsail (the late Gerald) Manning, 5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a member of the Felicity Christian Church. Funeral services were at the Felicity Christian Church, 847 St Rt 133, Felicity, Ohio, 45120, on Monday, December 2, 2013. Burial will be at the Calvary Cemetery, Moscow, Ohio. The Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, Felicity, served the family.
Richard W. Masters, 73 Richard W. Masters, 73, a resident of Mt. Orab, Oh., passed away suddenly November 26, 2013. He was the devoted husband of Marcella (Burns) Masters, dear father of Tamberlyn (Tom) Carroll, Robin Lowe, Jack (Teresa) Masters, Rick (Rhonda) Masters and Kevin (Angie) Masters, brother of Suzanne Fowler, John Masters and the late James Masters, also survived by 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Services were held Saturday November 30, 2013 at the Bethel Pentecostal Church of God 2738 St. Rt. 125 Bethel, Oh. Memorials may be made to the Unverferth House 190 King Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43201 The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
James Robert Reeder, Sr., 88 Alberta Elizabeth Flottman, 90 Alberta Elizabeth Flottman, 90, a former resident of Bethel, Hyde Park and Mt. Washington, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013. She was proud to be a graduate of the Cincinnati Art Academy. She is survived by her sister, Viola J. Meagher and the late Nettie Mae Souther and John Flottman, loved aunt of Nora Grace Cooper, Sandy Berry, Earl Souther, Gary and John Flottman and the late Kathryn Johnson. Also survived by numerous great nieces, nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. Visitation has been set for 9 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2013 until time of funeral service at 10:30 a.m. at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home Bethel. Burial has been set for Tate Township Cemetery, Bethel, Oh. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
COVENANT In Genesis chapter 14 Abram, who’s name was later on change to Abraham, had a vision. Look at Verse 1: “After these things the world of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.” Earlier Abram had received a promise from God: “And I will make of three a great nation...” so Abram expected to have children and it had not as yet happened. In fact, he did not even have one child. God does not always do things when we think he should. We then give up because we think that He is not going to do it. Abram did not give up but look at this answer in verse 2: “...Lord God, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus? ...Behold, to me thou hast given no seed: and, lo, one born in my house is mine heir.” Verse 4: “And, behold, the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, This shall not be thine heir; but he that shall come forth out of thine own bowels shall be thine heir. Verse 5: “And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be.” Verse 6: “And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.” Paul quotes that in Romans chapter 4. The flip side of that is unbelief is counted as death. But, thank the good Lord, we Christians also are counted righteous by our faith. Belief in God changes our life. II Corinthians 5:17 states; “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature; old things are passed away’ behold, all things are become new.” Abram was not counted righteous by keeping the Law. Abram lived before Moses was even born. There were no Ten Commandments given yet. He was counted righteous by faith. Now, moving on, in this vision in Genesis 15 God tells Abram that He is going to give him a land. In verse 8 Abram asked: “...Lord God, whereby shall I know that I shall inherit it?” So God gives Abram instructions on what to do. Then Abram took a heifer, a she goat, a ram, a turtledove, and a pigeon and cut the larger animals down the center and laid the pieces against each other. The birds he left whole. Notice that this
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makes 8 pieces. There are 8 major covenants in the entire Bible. A covenant is not a promise or pledge. A covenant is an agreement which of necessity has to involve more than 1 person. A promise or a pledge can be made by 1. Now, keep in mind that blood was shed here and that 2 pieces made up one animal. There was a lot of significance involved in this vision which I do not have time to go into right now. Verse 11 says: “And when the fowls came down upon the carcases, Abram drove them away. That too is significant. In verses 13-15 it gives a prophecy of what would happen to the nation of Israel in Egypt. Look at verse 17: “And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold a smoking furnace, and a burning lamp that passed between those pieces.” God passed between those pieces and the pieces represented the covenant God was going to make between Him and Abram. Verse 18: “In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram...” It is still in existence. Israel has not yet occupied all the land which God gave to Abram and his seed, but one day they will. God made a covenant with Abram: think about how personal that was. In James 2:23 it says: “...Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.” You have the opportunity to make a covenant with God even today. You could make a covenant with God concerning your offerings; a personal commitment between you and God! And if you do, remember God considers that agreement binding. Therefore, He can make a way for you to keep it even when you think you can’t. However, if you do not intend to keep the covenant, DO NOT MAKE IT!
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James Robert Reeder, Sr., 88, of Bethel, Oh., entered into rest Sunday, November 24, 2013. He was born on October 17, 1925. Beloved father of Doris L. (David) Beckelhymer of Mt. Orab, Steve (Cheryl) Reeder of Bethel, and James R. (Debbie) Reeder Jr. of Bethel, loving grandfather of April, Tawana, Cody, Ian, Heather, Jessica, Leigha, Laura, Stephanie and Christopher; cherished great-grandfather of Serena, Christian, Lucas, Taylor, Avery, Laydon, Teagan and Cooper. Preceded in death by his wife, Pastor Mae Reeder; his parents, Jim Isreal and Lela Reeder; a grandchild, Angel Mae; a great-grandchild, Nicholas; a sister, Opal Sea; and four brothers, Joe Reeder, Leo Reeder, Frank Reeder and Willie Reeder. Rev. Reeder helped start many churches. He retired from GM Norwood and was a member of Concord Church of God. Services were held Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Concord Church of God. Burial Tate Township Cemetery, Tate Township. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Diann M. Preston, 61 Diann M. Preston, 61, a resident of Cincinnati and formerly of Bethel, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013. She was the mother of Edward (Pam) Shannon and Matthew Preston, daughter of Robert Dooley and the late Patsy Taylor, grandmother to 4 grandchildren, sister of Debra (Keith) Shebesta, Delvin (Debbie) Dooley, Mike Dooley and Curtis Dooley and the late Elmer W. Dooley, Steven Robert Dooley and Robert R. Dooley II. Visitation has been set for 10 a.m. Thursday until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel. Burial has been set at Tate Township Cemetery Bethel. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
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Patricia "Patty" Jimison Wardlow, 48 Patricia "Patty" Jimison Wardlow, 48, of Russellville died Thursday, November 28, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father Larry Jimison and her grandmother Dorothy Young. She is survived by her partner, Mike Overstreet of Russellville, her mother Shirley Edmisten of Russellville, 4 daughters, Carly, Kelly, Lindsey and Vanessa Wardlow all of Hillsboro, 3 grandchildren Nathaniel, Avery and Emmaline Strunk, all of Hillsboro, 2 brothers, Mark Jimison of Dayton, Oh., and John Jimison of Mt. Orab, 2 sisters, Christy Jimison of Sardinia and Bobbi Limberger of Russellville and grandfather Sherman Young of Russellville. Visitation was held Monday, December 2, 2013 from 68 p.m. at the Beam-Fender Funeral Home, Sardinia. Funeral services will follow immediately at the funeral home where Pastor Paul Cocklin officiated. The Beam-Fender Funeral Home, Sardinia, served the family.
Carole Lolletta Wells, 72 Carole Lolletta Wells, 72 of Fayetteville, Oh., died Monday, December 2, 2013. She was a retired bus driver for Fayetteville Schools. She was born July 14, 1941 in Dayton, Oh., the daughter of the late Wardie and Esther (Rothwell) Phillips. Besides her parents, Carole was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Darrell Wells in 2009 and one sister Merrie Patton. Mrs. Wells is survived by one daughter - Debra Brandenburg and husband Terry of Mowrystown, three sons – Joseph Wells and Cindy Kelly of Fayetteville, Jeffery Wells and wife Roxie of Fayetteville, and Jonathan Wells and wife Christie of Pleasant Plain, two brothers – Dennie Phillips of Lebanon, Oh., and Ronald Phillips of Fayetteville, one brother-in-law – Marvin Wells of Fayetteville, 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services have been set for 1 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2013 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Mt. Orab. Derry Smith will officiate. Visitation has been set for 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Mt. Orab Cemetery in Mt. Orab, Ohio. The Cahall Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
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One year ago, you ended the fight, it was time to go home, and into God’s light. Who would have thought at my age & 2 degrees, to ease your transition, would make a man out of me. I was a miracle baby so you were told, you couldn’t have kids… ……..but now I’m ugly and old. One thing I learned from my brief time in the light, is the smartest doctors, might not be that bright. Sure I took care of you, dad’s last request, but as the mom you were, he needed not ask. You only suffered that last tough week, it didn’t kill me so my book’s not complete. In 2011 I couldn’t take no more, to God I turned, my knees hitting the floor. I was totally drained and lost all faith, any hospice nurse will tell you, HUGE mistake. In 2 to 3 weeks, I had forgot, what I requested, that I asked from God. Then 3 things happened, I can’t explain, I tutored physics that this light put to shame. The first event shocked me that’s a fact, and who alerted me? Ole Buster my cat. Their senses are better like hearing and smell, and my sister witnessed, to angels as well. A nurse I met witnessed her grandpa’s transition, with his dog a howling, it’s not superstition. Then the second event, and I was in shock, I sat right down, and my jaw just dropped. Then it got good, there was only light, and I was in awe at this beautiful sight. All of a sudden, there was no time, which means no fear, all was fine. It was short and simple, straight to the fact, this is a spiritual test and then we go back. A physical place heaven won’t be, but a divine state of consciousness for you and me. What brings us here is usually love, and that’s all we can take back, to our review above. One Pharaoh even tried to take his boat, and it looks like the creator, told him nope. I’ve read of this happening in NDE’s, but I didn’t die, the light came to me. An old Harley guy acting tough and bad ? I can’t do that no more, it makes the light mad….. Here’s to you mom, Maysville class of 38. Five years as care giver, was nothing but great. We laughed & cried, I changed your Depends, and the best job I’ve had was with you at the end. Sorry as a toddler, I fed my dog your roast. And thanks for handling dad, I thought my butt was toast. Sorry I wasn’t famous, a King without a crown & instead of being President, I was voted our class clown.
Dewey Lee Harness Sr., 67 Dewey Lee Harness Sr., 67, Bethel, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2013. He was the loving husband of Mary Harness (nee Stone), dear father of David Harness, Dewey Harness Jr., and Amy Rose Meijer, stepfather of Scott Paynter, grandfather of Jeffrey Latham, Pamela and Bradley Lang, Shelli Harvey, Jesse Paynter, Natalie and Nickolas Harness, also survived by 4 great-grandchildren and two brothers, Farriel Harness and John Lewis (JL) Harness. A memorial service will be announced at a later date due to family illness. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
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Members of the newly formed Sardinia Community Group are hoping to revitalize community pride and spirit in their village. They are planning the first ever Christmas Walk through the village on Dec. 15 from 3 to 6 p.m. Community Group members Shauna Weis and Marjorie Muller are on a mission in Sardinia to bring back the days of community involvement and are beginning with a Christmas Walk through town filled with free events for its residents. “Since we first became inspired to take this venture on in early November,” Weis said, “the response by residents has been tremendous and we’ve had great
progress in getting this Christmas Walk organized. “We’ve had lots of volunteers already and about 15 people turned up to offer their help to decorate eight vacant buildings in the village with Christmas decorations. They look beautiful now, instead of vacant.” Weis said she understands just how typical it is for businessess to move out of small villages and she hopes with renewed interest in the Village of Sardinia, businesses will choose to come back or new ones will open. “This community, my community, needs a little help,” Weis said, “And I believe this Christmas Village Walk could be just the thing to jump start this little town. “At one time this was a busy village. We had two grocery stores, beauty shops,
a variety store, a pharmacy, and now so much of that is gone. In fact, Sardinia, at one time, was the county seat of Brown County.” Muller said that the two women have received a lot of help and encouragement from local business owners like Gary Troutman, owner/operator of Sardinia Perk and from Jennifer Pack, owner/operater of Maddy’s Pizzeria in Sardinia. “Gary and Jennifer have jumped on board with our group and plan on being heavily involved with the upcoming Christmas Walk,” Muller said. After being asked to judge a recent Halloween contest at Sardinia Elementary School, Weis said she was shocked to see such a huge turnout by the community.
Now is the time to focus on family, friends
BY Becky Cropper Brown County Educational Service Center 40 Developmental Assets Coordinator
At this time of year we focus on family and friends. Eastern, Fayetteville, Georgetown, Ripley and Southern Hills Career and Technical Center School Districts are engaged in a program promoting the 40 Developmental Assets. The assets are skills and opportunities that we all need to become productive citizens in our communities. What are some ways that we can all help youth and
our community? In young children celebrate when babies are born, get down to their eye level when you talk to them, read books to them, take them to concerts, art exhibitors, festivals , offer to help a parent by caring for her or his child or by doing things that would east the parent’s stress. For elementary age children - send them letters, email or newspaper clippings on subjects that interest them, let them read books to you, volunteer to lead a youth activity. Invite them to be part of service projects in the community. For junior high youth -
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take the time to ask how they ae doing, congratulate them when they accomplish something, advocate for youth having fun places to spend time together , cheer them on at a sports game, concert or performance. For teenagers - stop to talk with teenagers in your neighborhood or workplace, make sure they have a safe place to “hang out”, ask their opinions or perspectives about issues that matter. The developmental asset program is being supported by : The Brown County Common Pleas Court, Brown County Juvenile Court and the Brown County Board of Alcohol, Mental Health and Drug Addiction. For more information on the 40 Developmental Asset program contact Becky Cropper at the Brown County Educational Service Center at (937) 378-6118.
“That school was just packed with people,” Weis said. “Their carnival was so well organized with activities, everyone wanted to be there, and most were there. That was when we first started thinking about organizing all that energy for the betterment of our village. It was obvious that people really care and support their kids and this community.” She continued, “For this first big event, the Christmas Walk through the village, we hope that everyone will come out and support it. We plan on starting the walk at the Sardinia Life Squad building and walk to the Presbyterian Church (on Broad Street) where we will make a few announcements and let people know from there what the agenda is. There will also be a couple of choirs singing.” For those who can not be involved in the walk, they can go to the American Legion and enjoy Christmas music, have coffee and cookies and just fellowship with friends and neighbors. “From there the walk will travel to the Methodist Church (located behind U.S. Bank) where Jan Crawford will be assisting children in making Christmas decorations,” Weis said. She said the restaurants in town would all be open so Y’all come Hoping to see you!
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Several businesses in the Sardinia downtown area may be vacant, but they still look bright and festive after being decorated by members of the Sardinia Community Group.
people could grab something to eat. Then a little after 5 p.m. the walk will begin to gravitate to the American Legion where tickets will be handed out to children and adults taking part in the walk. “Nancy Arn (Mrs. Claus) will also be reading Christmas stories to the kids at the Methodist Church,” she added. “And then Santa will be at the American Legion where tickets will be drawn for all the door prizes that were donated by community members. Some of the door prizes are really nice, and the best part is the tickets to enter are handed out free.” Donations of door prizes will be accepted up to Dec. 14, no money is requested, just door prizes. More information will be available at Maddy’s or Sardinia Perk. “Community unity is our
sole goal,” Muller commented with smile. “We hope for a great turnout.”
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Brown County Press and Mt. Orab Food Court Christmas Coloring Contest
THE BROWN COUNTY PRESS & THE MT. ORAB FOOD COURT ARE HAVING A COLORING CONTEST! There are 2 age categories. Age 0-5 and Age 6-10. First place in each age category will be a $50.00 Toys ʻRʼ Us Gift Certificate and second place will be a Mt. Orab Food Court $25.00 Gift Certificate! Please have your child color the picture of Santa Claus below and drop it off at the Mt. Orab Food Court along with your childʼs name, town, age and phone number. All entries will be on display in The Mt. Orab Food Court and the winners will be published in our December 29 edition.
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SSCC Student Government awards first scholarship
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The Southern State Community College Foundation is pleased to award the first Student Government Association (SGA) scholarship to BG Prater of Hillsboro, a second-year student at Southern State. Based on its members’ interest in advancing student success, the Student Government Association created the scholarship as a way to award funds to second-year students in good academic standing. This new scholarship, a fundraising priority for
the SGA, is supported by the organization’s annual Discount Card campaign. “It was a pleasure working with the SGA officers to get this scholarship program off the ground,” said Dr. Nicole Roades, SSCC Vice President of Institutional Advancement. “They set their sights on the projects they could feasibly accomplish in a given year and they organized their efforts to support very specific targets. I am delighted and thankful they recognize the
value in supporting student success through scholarships.” SGA is a student-led leadership organization representing the student population on all campuses by pursuing social, political, academic, and administrative initiatives of interest to the Southern State student body. To learn more about the Student Government Association or scholarship opportunities at Southern State, please visit www.sscc.edu.
The Adams, Brown, Highland County Soil and Water Conservation Districts and OSU extension hosted a pasture walk on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at End of the Ridge Farms in West Union, Oh. The sessions focused on winter stockpiling and how to manage pastures in the fall to enhance next spring’s pasture productivity. Bob Hendershot, a retired Ohio NRCS grazing specialist was the featured presenter. Participants had a chance to look at pasture mixes used for forages on the farm. To be placed on the mailing list for upcoming meetings, call the Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District at (937) 378-4424 or email brownswcdinfo@brownswcd.org.
Secretary of State Husted sponsors PSA Contest Contest to give kids chance to “school their parents” on the rights and responsibilities of voting.
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Williams shares his passion with Hamersville second graders Hamersville School second graders enjoyed Community Resource Person, Doug Williams, with his 1937 Graham automobile. Mr. Williams drove his reconditioned 1937 car to Hamersville on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 to inspire students and to teach them that they can do anything they set their mind to do. Exhibiting photographs of the car from the time he acquired it to the present, Mr. Williams described the poor condition the car was in and with a lot of hard work and through time he was able to restore it to the beautiful automobile it is today. He told students that only about 18,000 Grahams were made in five years and then the company sold out to Nash. He also said Graham made lawn mowers and tillers. Mr. Williams and his wife, Marilyn take the car to car shows, cruise-ins, and they exhibit the car for special benefits. He said restoring old automobiles is a great hobby, but very expensive. Hamersville School would like to express our gratitude to Mr. Doug Williams for taking time to share his hobby with us. Many thanks, Mr. Williams!
FP High School Honor/Merit Roll The following students made the Fayetteville High School 1st Quarter Honor Roll: Macy Boggs, Claire Carson, Taylor Cornett, Christian Holden, Annika Johnson, Nichole Jones, Andrew King, Ashley Moore, Autumn Panko, Brandon Sandlin, Casey Shafor, Jordan Siegler, Garhett Thompson, Tirzah Thompson, Gabriella Valentine, Austin Walker, Ethan Wolfer, and Sarah Young. The following students
made the Fayetteville High School 1st Quarter Merit Roll: Bailey Barber, Makayla Barber, Jeffrey Boler, Collin Brinkman, Grant Brown, Emily Burroughs, Brian Burton, Taylor Call, Alex Carson, Riley Claytor, Mariah Cornett, Darrell Crain, Lindsey Davis, Andrew Dowers, Alexander Evans, Skye Fetters, McKenna Hammons, Christian Hansel, Danielle Hedrick, Maxwell Iles, Tyler Kingus, Kimberly Luke, Savannah Lynch, Madison
Mechlin, Hannah Metzger, Cody Meyer,Samantha Murphy, Jessica Powell, Jared Rumpke, Ian Russo, Allyson Schaefer, Cole Schaefer, Ryan Shaw, Sydney Sheets, Miranda Siler, Caroline Smith, Emerald Smith, William Smith, Logan Stewart, Robert Stiens, Austen Strong, Corinne Strong, Faith Talley, John Talley, Abigail Tipis, Mackenzie Tussey, and Logan Wilson.
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Local student Seth Erwin, Fayetteville, Oh., joined more than 550 of the top collegiate agriculture students on Nov. 7-10 in Kansas City, Mo., to engage in career preparation training at the Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Leaders Conference. For four days, Erwin, who studies agribusiness management at The Ohio State University, participated in soft skill training provided by agriculture, education and facilitation professionals. In the conference environment, Erwin was surrounded by
like-minded students, who are passionate about agriculture, and by agriculture professionals, who have invested financially as well as relationally in these students’ lives. Cargill is one organization that partners with AFA to make this training possible. The company specifically invested in developing a relationship with Erwin. While at the conference, Erwin was invited to a special breakfast hosted by Cargill. During this breakfast, Cargill representatives and Erwin were able to connect and discuss
Cargill’s career opportunities and Erwin’s interests. Erwin was paired with Cargill based on mutual interest. Like all student delegates, Erwin was competitively selected by AFA and its partners for conference participation and this opportunity to connect with Cargill. The AFA Leaders Conference is just one collegiate and young professional leader development program offered by AFA, which exists as a catalyst in the preparation of the next generation of agriculture leaders.
Sherri Carpenter Helbling recently retired from Southwest Regional Medical Center. She was honored with a party and presented with a certificate and a garden bench to thank her for her thirty years of service to the hospital.
In an effort to remind Ohioans about the importance of voting, Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced the start of a public service announcement (PSA) contest open to Ohio’s school-aged children. The PSA contest will engage young Ohioans to think about the importance of voting and remind registered voters to participate in elections. Winning entries will be used in a marketing effort for the 2014 General Election. “Voting is not only a right, but also a responsibility,” Secretary Husted said. “My hope is that this contest instills a greater sense of duty towards voting and being active participants in our democracy among Ohio’s current vot-
ers and our future electorate.” Entitled School Your Parents, this contest gives students in grades 3-12 the chance to design a poster or create a video explaining the importance of voting to them using the theme Vote! It’s Your Right. It’s Your Responsibility. Chosen submissions will help to encourage all Ohio voters, including their parents, to vote. Submissions for the School Your Parents Poster and Video contest must be received by March 14, 2014, and can be submitted electronically or by mail. Posters should be 11 inches by 17 inches and videos should be 15 to 30 seconds in length. The winning submissions will be selected at the end of March 2013 and featured during the 2014 General Election. For additional information, including full entry details and a complete list of guidelines, visit www.MyOhioVote.com/C ontest.htm.
AAA7 observes “Information and Referral Day” Every day, thousands of people find the help they need quickly, conveniently, and free of charge because of Information and Referral (I&R) services. To recognize the importance of these services in our community, the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) observed I&R Day with others across the country on November 16th. The AAA7 provides home and community-based services for older adults and those with disabilities in ten southern Ohio counties including Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton. Information and Referral is the art, science and practice of bringing people and services together and represents an integral component of the health and human services sector. People in search of critical services such as financial assistance, food, shelter, child care, jobs, or mental health support often do not know where to begin to seek help, or they become overwhelmed when trying to find what they need. With I&R services, the information can be available with one simple phone call. In late 2011, at the request of the Alliance of Information and Referral Services (AIRS), the U.S. Senate passed a resolution designating November 16 as “National Information and Referral S ervices Day.” The celebration continues each year on the same day to raise public awareness and recognize the critical importance of the I&R field. AIRS is an international nonprofit
PAM MATURA, Executive Director, AAA7
professional association with a membership of more than 1,200 organizations, including the Area Agency on Aging District 7. Through its designation as an Aging and Disability Resource Network (ADRN), AAA7 Information and Referral ( I&R) Specialists are responsible for five core functions including: information, referral and awareness; options counseling, advice and assistance; streamlined eligibility determination for public programs; person-centered transition support; and quality assurance and continuous improvement. Through these core functions, the AAA7 is committed to its role as a resource where community members of all ages, disabilities and income levels can turn for information and assistance with long-term living services and support options. Staff attempt to provide as much information as possible regarding Agency services as well as additional resources in the community should the Agency not have a program or services that would be available or appropriate. Eligibility and wait lists can occur with some programs and services. I&R Specialists attempt to provide callers with reliable information and helpful assistance in
determining what options and choices might be available for them in the community in order to make the best decisions about their own personal or family needs for the present and future. Through the AAA7’s Resource Network, I&R Specialists can also offer callers a no-cost, in-home consultation from a licensed AAA7 nurse or social worker to discuss long-term care alternatives and planning. Staff works with individuals and their families on options, resources and information regarding community and home-based long-term care. Regional collaborations and partnerships with a number of groups who support services and programs through the AAA7 are also an important feature of the ADRN. Through these part nerships, callers and consumers are provided with a number of options that best support their needs. Anyone in the community who would like to learn more about longterm care options and community resources can call the AAA7 toll-free Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm at 1-800-582-7277 or e-mail info@aaa7.org. As a reminder, I&R Specialists will assist callers as best they can, but callers should be aware that eligibility requirements stand for some programs as well as wait lists. Should this occur, staff will help callers with identifying other resources or options that may be available.
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BG Prater (center) was named the first recipient of the SSCC Student Government Association scholarship. Presenting the award are (l-r) Paul Harlow, Thomas Kent, Prater, George Martin, and Dr. Nicole Roades.
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SATURDAY, December 7 Silent Auction of Pre-decorated 6’ Christmas Tree at the Russellville Kiwanis Club. Bidders may place a bid anytime during the morning event on Saturday, Dec. 7. All proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Club’s scholarship program. Annual Mowrystown Holiday Craft Fair and Bazaar at Whiteoak High School, North High Street, will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 7. Lunch will be served. This event is being sponsored by the Grange. Santa will make an appearance following the holiday parade. For more information please call (937) 442-4704. Book Fair & Craft Show has been set for Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Villa Georgetown Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event will include breakfast with Santa for children ages 10 and under. Breakfast and pictures are free. For more information please call Janice at (937) 378-4187. Villa Georgetown is located at 8065 Dr. Faul Road in Georgetown. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 3rd Annual Celebration of Christ, Open House, sponsored by the Georgetown Ward of the Church of Latter-day Saints will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 8. The church is located at 3581 Ohio 125 in Georgetown. For more information please contact J.D. Bellamy at (513) 885-8245. Historic Christmas Home Tour, sponsored by the US Grant Homestead, will be held on Sunday, December 8 from 12 noon until 5 p.m. Tickets are only $10. Event includes a gift basket raffle ($125 value). Tour begins at Methodist Church. Purchase ticket prior to day of the tour to be eligible for the gift basket. MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 The Diabetes Sugar Helpers Group will meet on Monday, Dec. 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Georgetown Baptist Church. Everyone is invited to
attend and learn more about diabetes. Please try to attend. For more information contact the Brown County Health Department at (937) 378-6892. Mt. Orab Lions Club will meet in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 9 and Dec. 23 at the lodge, 110 S. High Street in Mt. Orab. For more information contact Bob Richmond at (937) 444-4791. Jackson Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9 in Ashridge. This meeting is open to the public. Perry Township Trustees Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9 in Fayetteville. The public is invited to attend. TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab meets at 5:30 p.m. every Monday, including Dec. 9, at Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd. in Mt. Orab. Further information is available by calling Nancy at (937) 444-3437. Hamersville Village Council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9 and the public is welcome to attend. Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend. Higginsport Village Council Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9. This meeting is open to the public. TOPS Chapter in Sardinia meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday, including Dec. 9, 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 will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9. This meeting is open to the public. TOPS Chapter in Ripley meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday including Dec. 9 at the Ripley Church of the Nazarene, 230 North Second Street. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 3772501. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 Alcoholics Anonymous in Sardinia meets from 11 a.m. until noon each Tuesday morning at the Sardinia Town Hall. Please enter the back door. For more information call (937) 444-3877. Byrd Township Trustees Meeting
will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10 in Decatur. The public is welcome to attend this open meeting. Brown County Beekeepers Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at Western Brown High School at 7 p.m. For more information please call (937) 393-6586 or (937) 618-1332. Huntington Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10 in Aberdeen. The public is welcome to attend this meeting. Zumba Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 127 North Point Drive in Mt. Orab. These classes are for members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members. Please call (937) 444-5230 for more information. Ripley Village Council will meet in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10. This meeting is open to the public which is welcome to attend. Yoga Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127, North Point Drive, Mt. Orab at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the center. Members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members are welcome. Please call (937) 444-5230 for details and new hours. Flu Shots will be Available every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Brown County Health Department in Georgetown. For more information call (937) 3786892 or toll gree at (866-867-6892. Russellville Village Council will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10. This meeting is open to the public. Al-Anon Family Group Sessions will be held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Methodist Church on Church Street, off N. High Street. This group can provide support and information to families and individuals who know someone who suffers from substance abuse. For more information call Jean at (937) 444-3877. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester, meets at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays at Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union, 1540 Tri-County Highway, Winchester. Further information and holiday hours call Bobbi Wilson at (937) 4464662. Fayetteville Village Council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11. This meeting is open to the public.
Book Club for Adults will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11 at the Fayetteville-Perry Library, 406 N. East Street in Fayetteville, please call (513) 875-2665 for more information on this event.
East Street in Fayetteville. For more information on this club call the library at (513) 875-2665. Union Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. at the library on Thursday, Dec. 12. This meeting is open to the public.
Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting will be held at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the Brown SWCD office located at 706 S. Main Street in Georgetown. Meetings are open to the public. For detail call (937) 378-4424 ext. 4.
Yoga Classes will be offered at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12. These classes are open to both members and non-members. Call (937) 4445230 for more information.
Wilson Sroufe VFW Post 9772 will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the Pike Township Building on SR 774. All are welcome. For more information contact Bill Cornetet at (937) 618-0325.
Georgetown Village Council will meet at 7:30 on Thursday, Dec. 12. This is an open meeting and the public is invited to attend.
Free Weaving Classes will be held every Wednesday, including Dec. 11 at 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon) at the Rambler Center (the old RussellvilleJefferson High School) on St. Rt. 125 in Russellville. Anyone interested in learning how to weave are asked to call Geri at (937) 378-3426 Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 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, Dec. 11 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. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 Kick-boxing Classes will be offered on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 12, at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive. These classes are open to members as well as non-members. For details call (937) 444-5230. Green Township Trustees Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12 in Greenbush and the public is welcome to attend this open meeting. Yoga Classes will be offered on Thursdays including Dec. 12, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m at the Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (513) 535-7507. Book Club for Adults will meet at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Fayetteville-Perry Library, 406 N.
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Howard E. Collett to Nicholas W. Farris, .58 acres of land in Byrd Twp., filed 11-22-2013, $15,000 Katie J. and Stephen A. Menard to Katie J. Menard, 2.60 acres of land in Clark Twp., filed 11-21-2013 Larry W. Richardson to Charles and Jessie Lynch, 33.12 acres of land in Clark Twp., filed 11-27-2013, $73,140 GMAC Mortgage, LLC and Wright Patterson Credit Union to Sonya E. Coleman, 5 acres of land in Eagle Twp., filed 11-22-2013 Loretta Miller to Sheridan and Deeann Miller, 5 acres of land in Eagle Twp., filed 11-27-2013 Gilbert and Ruby Dailey to Ruby Dailey, 1 acre and 47 acres of land in Franklin Twp., filed 11-26-2013 Logan Real Properties, LLC to Brian G. and Jessica M. Carrington, 49.70 acres in Franklin Twp. and 7.78 acres of land in Pleasant Twp., filed 11-22-2013, $219,000 Jeffrey Thompson to US Bank National Association, 2.12 acres of land in Green Twp., filed 11-272013, $53,334 Laura M. Baire to Benjamin Cole Moore, 3.35 acres of land in Green Twp., filed 11-22-2013, $87,225 Cheston Miller to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Lot 33 in Five Mile Crossing III in Green Twp., filed 11-262013, $23,334 Jeffrey S. and Elisa E. Prewitt to Elisa E. Prewitt, 17.97 acres of land in Huntington Twp., filed 11-27-2013 Joyce Ann Garrett-Lay to Michael and Stephanie Hanson, part of Lot 22 and :pt 21 Hunt Park in Aberdeen, filed 11-25-2013, $155,000 Michael A. and Carol F. Laplante to The Laplante Keystone Preservation Trust, In-Lot 758 and In-Lot 759 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 11-27-2013 Tad McCormack and Patricia A. Keller to Shelley Ann McCormack, 5.47 acres of land in Lewis Twp., filed 11-21-2013 Fannie Mae to Rhonda D. Frazier, 1 acre of land in Lewis Twp., filed 11-27-2013, $57,000 Kimberlee R. and Joseph L. Arp to Kimberlee R. Arp, 1.55 acres of land in Lewis Twp., filed 11-21-2013 Wanda M. and Fritz L. Sims to Michael Wayne Sims, 3.10 acres of land in Lewis Twp., filed 11-22-2013 Roye and Linda Frost to Lake Lorelei Property Owners Association, Inc., In-Lot 844, In-Lot 845, InLot 846, In-Lot 847, In-Lot 1188 and In-Lot 1189 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Twp., filed 11-26-2013
Bryan C. Dishman to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Lot 67 in Clearview Acres Sub., Perry Twp., filed 11-21-2013 Kimberley Ann Couch to Wilma J. Couch, 2.16 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 11-27-2013 Bank of America, NA to Bank of America, NA, 3.57 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 11-22-2013 Jeffrey W. Dardis and Patricia Routt to Michael and Lois Polston, 6.67 acres of land to Perry Twp., filed 11-21-2013, $38,000 Harland R. Eichhorn, JR. etal to Timothy P. and Tracy J. O’Hara, 1.50 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 11-26-2013, $8,000 James Kevin and Penelope Houk to Erik W. and Mary E. Kingus, 4.92 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 11-22-2013, $185,000 David and Sandra Brinkman to Fayetteville Perry Local School, 10.57 acres of land in Fayetteville, filed 11-25-2013 Gail M. Hansel to Darren, Shayna, and Soniat Hansel, In-Lot 163 N part, .42 acres of land in Fayetteville, filed 11-22-2013 James and Tonja Bowens to Ricky Joe Miller, 13.14 acres of land in Pike Twp., filed 11-27-2013, $65,000 George and Villie Foster to Arthur D. Whalen, 5.57 acres of land in Pike Twp., filed 11-27-2013, $165,000 Phyllis J. and James E. Poynter Jr., to James E. Poynter, 1.13 acres of land in Pike Twp., filed 11-22-2013 Tammy L. Bering to Charles E. and Brenda J. Blair, 8.20 acres of land in Pike Twp., filed 11-22-2013, $100,000 Patricia and Carl Bilby to Carl A. Bilby, In-Lot 6 in Grant Acres Sub. and Lot 8 and 5 acres of land in Sterling Twp., filed 11-26-2013 Lorena Bellamy, etal to Lorena Bellamy etal, .44 acres of land in Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 11-21-2013 Derek and Melissa Thompson to Josette Warner, .87 acres of land in Georgetown, filed 11-27-2013 Roy J. Tabeling to Ripley Federal Savings Bank, .51 acres of land in Pleasant Twp., filed 11-26-2013, $23,334 Timothy L. and Katherine Prewitt to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, .20 acres of land in Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 11-26-2013, $30,000 Hugh H. and Thea Conlee to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Lot 7 in Windy Acre Estates Sub., Scott Twp., filed 11-26-2013 US Bank NA to Wendy Crawford, In-Lot 57, In-Lot 58 and In-Lot 59 in
New Hope Lots, filed 11=27=2013, $15,000 David A. and Cecilia R. Green to David Green, 1 acre of land in Sterling Twp., filed 11-27-2013 Samantha L. and Robert L. Wright to Carl A. Bilby, In-Lot 7 in Anderson Sub., Sterling Twp., filed 1122-2013 Adam Monceaux to Thomas and Rebecca A. Wright, 1.01 acres of land in Sterling Twp., filed 11-212013, $130,000 Larry and Janet Werner to Abney Acres LLC, 1.37 acres of land in Union Twp., filed 11-26-2013, $60,000 Marie M. Hyde to Marie M. Hyde, 114.13 acres of land in Union Twp., filed 11-27-2013 Charles and Sandra Griffin to Patsy J. Waits, 1 acre of land in Washington Twp., filed 11-27-2013, $154,000 Crowe and Paul Properties, LLC to Benjamin H. Miller, .34 acres and .37 acres of land in Sardinia, Washington Twp., filed 11-27-2013, $16,000 Ronald D. Shouse to Aviary Investments LLC, 2.45 acres of land in Sterling Twp., filed 11-22-2013 Ola Whittmeyer to Thomas and Connie Sawyers, .76 acres of land in Franklin Twp., filed 11-21-2013, $55,000
Marriages Karin A. Schnell, 57, Winchester, homemaker to marry Mark S. Schnell, Sr., 55, Winchester, mechanic, filed 11-25-2013
Probate Terry Lee Cooper, Bethel, case #20131255, DOD 11-19-2013, filed 11-26-2013 James David Girton, Williamsburg, case #20131251, DOD 6-232013, filed 11-26-2-13 Helen Hill Hyde, Georgetown, case #20131250, DOD 11-6-2013, filed 11-26-2013 Eileen Lamkin, Sardinia, case #20131252, DOD 9-23-2013, filed 11-26-2013 Willie Leslie, Georgetown, case #20131249, filed 11-25-2013 Howard A. Mullis, Fayetteville, case #20131253, DOD 9-17-2005, filed 11-26-2013 Erma Spiller, Ripley, case #20131247, DOD 8-15-2013, filed 11-25-2013 Robert J. Verville, Aberdeen, case #20131246, DOD 11-3-2013, filed 11-25-2013
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 Friends of the Library Tree Lighting will be held on Friday, December 13 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Ripley Library. Music provided by RULH schools, a JROTC presentation then the lighting of the tree. Don’t miss this fun event. 2013 Ripley River Village Christmas will be held Friday, December 13 through Sunday, December 15. Event will include the lighting of the tree, chili supper, music, raffles a parade, a baby show and much much, more. For more details and times and places please contact Fred Dengler, co-chair for the event at (513) 5285100 or email fredd@mikal.com. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 Phileo Clothing Ministry will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 and Saturday, Dec. 28 at 110 Winchester Street in Sardinia, for more information call (937) 7638066 or (937) 446-1416. Christmas Quarter Raffle for ABCAP is set for Saturday, Dec. 14, doors open at 2:30 p.m. auction begins at 3 p.m. All proceeds go to help programs, Meals on Wheels, Senior Housing, WIC, HEAP HWAP, Workforce, Head Start and more. This event will be held at 406 Plum Street ABCAP building in Georgetown. For more information ornation call Samantha at (513) 716-2175 or Mindy at (513) 518-4911. UPCOMING EVENTS Russellville Community Action Planners (RCAP) will meet on Monday, Dec. 16 in the Arts Council Room (102) at 7:30 p.m. and members of the community are encouraged to attend. Phileo Clothing Ministry will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 110 Winchester Street in Sardinia, for more information call (937) 763-8066 or (937) 4461416.
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Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab.
Joseph M. Walsh, Russellville, case #20131248, DOD 6-13-2013, filed 11-25-2013 Alfred Wardlow, Georgetown, case #20131254, DOD 5-25-2013, filed 11-26-2013
ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Support Group of Brown County will meet between 6:30 and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the Western Brown High School Library. For more information contact Denise Holden at (937) 444-1343.
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Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District Board will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 7 a.m. at the BCSWCD office located at 706 South Main Street in Georgetown. Meetings are open to the public. For more information call (937) 378-4424 ext. 4.
CIVIL CASES LVNV Funding, LLC versus Ronald Moffett, Jr., case #20130831, filed 11-25-2013, Action: other civil LVNV Funding, LLC versus Gene Teague, case #20130832, filed 11-25-2013, Action: other civil LVNV Funding, LLC verus Rodney Massmann, case #20130833, filed 11-25-2013, Action: other civil Capital One Bank (USA) NA versus Terry L. Morgan, case #20130834, filed 11-25-2013, Action: other civil 21st Mortgage Corporation versus Cynthia Anderson, case #2013035, filed 11-25-2013, Action: other civil Ohio Association of Public Schools versus Georgetown Exempted Village, case #20130837, filed 11-26-2013, Action: other civil Portfolio Recovery Associates versus John E. Brewer, case #20130838, filed 11-26-2013, Action: other civil Fifth/Third Mortgage Company versus Joseph Grenke, Sr., case #20130839, filed 11-26-2013, Action: foreclosures LVNV Funding LLC versus Keri Heinzman, case #20130840, filed 11-27-2013, Action: other civil Fifth Third Mortgage Company versus Rodney A. Young, case #20130843, filed 11-27-2013, Action: foreclosures Andrew T. Smith II versus Genevieve D. Smith, case #20130844, filed 11-27-2013, Action: civil stalking Doris Hodges versus Roger Burekle, II, case #20130845, filed 1127-2013, Action: civil stalking DOMESTIC CASES Tammy Pfeffer, Ripley versus Gregory Pfeffer, Ripley, case #20130836, filed 11-26-2013, Action: domestic violence Brenda Simpson, Russellville versus James R. Simpson, Russellville, case #20130842, filed 11-272013, Action: dissolution of marriage Doris A. Hodges, Fayetteville versus Roger G. Buerkle II, Blanchester, filed 11-27-2013, Action: domestic violence
Brown County Historical Society December Meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19 at the Ripley Presbyterian Church. This is the society’s Annual Christmas CarryIn Dinner. Please come join is for this meeting, dinner and a short recital on the beautiful pipe organ at the church. For more information please call Ned Lodwick at (937) 378-6334 or Mary Carrington at (937) 378-6574. Brown County Public Library Meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 18 beginning at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Fiscal Year 2014 organizational meeting . These meetings are being held in the meeting room of the Sardinia Library, 13309 Purdy Road. For more information call (937) 444-0181. Brown County Chamber of Commerce Meeting will be held on Thursday, December 19 at 8 a.m. at the Ohio Veterans Home, 2003 Veterans Boulevard in Georgetown. For more information call (937) 378-4784. Book Club for Adults Meeting will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the Georgetown Library, 200 W. Grant Street in Georgetown. For more information call (937) 3783197. Book Club for Adults will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the Sardinia Library, 13309 Purdy Road. For more information call (937) 4461565. Book Club for Adults will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19 at the Mt. Orab Library, 613 S. High Street in Mt. Orab. For more information call (937) 444-1414. Brown County Singing Convention will be held on Friday, Dec. 20 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Eastwood Community Church located at Eastwood and St. Rt. 32. Please come join us and share your God-given talents and enjoy a fun time of fellowship. If you have any questions or
need directions to the church please contact Larry Downing at (937) 4463259.
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Mt. Holly Christian Chapel Country Gospel Singing will be held on Friday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m.. This event will feature great gospel music, refreshments/ and door prizes. For more information call Dan Cook at (513) 509-7312 or Kevin Cain at (513) 6024654. This singing is free and the chapel is located at 2141 E. Ohio Pike in Amelia. The Agape Food Pantry will be open Friday December 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. at its new location at the New Faith United Methodist Church in Marathon, located behind the grocery store on Edenton Road. For more information call R.D.Brown at (513) 31308159, Dan Pelzel at (513) 6021241 or Ruby Steins at (513) 4799433. ONGOING EVENTS Miracles Happen Group, (Narcotics Anonymous) meets at 7 p.m. every Sunday at the Brown County Community Board of ADAMHS, 85 Banting Drive (around the back), in Georgetown. For more information on this group please call1-800-5874232. Southern Hills Tea Party meets each 4th Thursday of the month at the Ripley Library. The public is invited to attend. “Walk in the Park” free to the public are offered daily by Ideal Nutrition in Mt. Orab Village Park. Tee shirts are also provided to anyone who walks and registers their dates and distances at Ideal Nutrition. For more information contact Sue at (937) 5158488. Helping Hands Please come shop with us any Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 9 a.m. until noon at 668 Camp Run Road in Georgetown. Senior Bingo will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. each Monday at the Georgetown Nutrition Center. Please bring a $1 wrapped gift. A nutritional meal will be offered. HIV/Hepatitis C Testing is offered free by the Brown County Health Department by appointment only. The HIV test results are available within 15 minutes. To schedule an appointment call (937) 378-6892. Tuesday Community Bingo will be held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Community Building in Country Place Apartments, located across from the Country Inn in Georgetown. Please bring a $1 gift and join in the fun. This is a free event. For more information contact Joy Gelter at (937) 483-4614. Crafting Classes will be offered the second Saturday of the month at the Mt. Orab Public Library, sessions from 1 to 2 p.m., at the library, 613 South High Street in Mt. Orab. The classes are for adult patrons with the Care and Share program.
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Adams/Brown County Alzheimers/ Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group will meet on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center in the second floor conference room. For more information (937) 386-3590. Adams-Brown Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program available, anyone wishing to obtain further information or to schedule an appointment to discuss obtaining EHEAP services may contact the Adams Brown Community Action Program Office in Georgetown at (937) 378-6041 or 1-800-553-7393, Ext. 253 or 254. Walk-in hours are 811 a.m. daily at the ABCAP Office at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown, and outreach is available for the very elderly or disabled. We Can Help Food Bank at the corner of Decatur-Eckmansville Road and State Route 125 is open 11 a.m4 p.m. Fridays and is sponsored by private donations. Donations should be made when the Food Bank is not open, and all donations are appreciated. Southern Hills Adult Education Department offers adults an array of computer classes throughout the school year at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown. Anyone wanting further information or wishing to register for an Adult Education class may contact Southern Hills Adult Education at (937) 378-6131, Ext. 357. The Brown County Senior Citizens Council, located at 505 N. Main Street in Georgetown offers transportation for medical appointments, shopping area, nutrition sites and other service providers. It also offers homemaker assistance, Respite Care, Passport which offers alternatives to nursing home placement and caregiver support. To contact a representative, call (937) 378-6603 or toll free at (877) 259-8598.
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Day/Jacobs engaged
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Travis and Linda Day of hamersville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, selina to Dillon Jacobs, son of Mike and Ginny Jacobs of Mt. orab. selina is a 2011 graduate of western Brown high school and is currently attending the university of Cincinnati, majoring in paralegal studies. Dillon is also a 2011 graduate of western Brown high school and is currently in the u.s. navy and stationed in washington, D.C. They are set to be married on May 30, 2014. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Selina and Dillon on their engagement.
Mt. Nebo to host Growing in Grace On Sunday, December 15 at 7 p.m. Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church will host Growing in Grace as they present their 2013 Christmas program “From The Manger To The Cross.” The Hutchinson’s have created this program that uses drama and music to share the plan and purpose
of God coming in the person of His Son. The community is invited to share in this moving evening of worship. Following the program refreshments will be offered. Mt. Nebo is located at 11693 State Route 774 4.5 miles south of Lake Manor Restaurant or 3 miles north of Hamersville.
Girl Scout Troop #42560 would like to thank the Hamersville Community for participating in our first Christmas Caroling on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. All girls from the Troop #42560 attended with their parent. We invite the community of Georgetown to participate this Tuesday, December 10, 2013 by leaving on a porch light between the hours of 6 - 7 p.m. if you would like our Troop to give you some
Holiday Cheer! We will start caroling at the Brown County Court House, make our way down to the Mt. Orab Pike "Y" and come back up ending at the Court House. Then on December 17, we will end our Caroling Spree at the Brown County Veterans Home from 5 -6 p.m. Promptly after your caroling we will pass out hand made Christmas cards to our veterans. Thank You and we Wish You A Merry Christmas!
Quarter Frenzy will be hosting a Quarter Raffle for ABCAP on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Auction begins at 3 p.m. All proceeds go to help programs like: Meals on Wheels, Senior Housing, Wic, Heap, HWAP, Workforce, Head Start, and more. Please come out and play and win some nice gifts for Christmas, Most bids are a Quarter. Vendors include 31 Gifts, Krazy Kreations (Crafter), Tupperware,
Mary Kay, Country Gourmet Mixes, Man Cave (items for men), Scentsy, Origami Owl and more, Also available will be food, a 50/50 raffle, and door prizes. Thank you to everyone that comes out to support ABCAP. The auction will be held at 406 West Plum Street ABCAP BLDG (In the Gym) Georgetown. For more info you can contact Samantha (513) 716-2175 or Mindy (513) 518-4911
Girl Scouts to carol in G’town on Dec. 10
LDS women honors veterans
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six women of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints delivered sixteen handmade quilts in patriotic colors to veterans residing at the ohio Veterans home in Georgetown, on saturday, november 23, 2013. Brenda Bradford and Debbie riggs representing the Church area leadership in Cincinnati and Virginia Coleman, Mary Brown and etta Graves of the Georgetown ward were there as representatives from local congregations of the church’s world-wide service organization, the relief society. The relief society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints had come to honor these men and women and to assure them that they are remembered and appreciated. These veterans represent varied occupations and all branches of armed services. Pictured l-r are etta Graves, Virginia Coleman, Brenda Bradford, and Debbie riggs.
AMIG employees donate to local food pantry
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American Modern Insurance Group (AMIG) and their Community Involvement Team chose the Agape Council Food Pantry to be the recipients of their annual food drive. This year’s donation was the largest food drive that AMIG has ever held. over 6,000 food items were donated. what a blessing to those persons that have a need in the community and the food pantry committee. This generosity shows an outpouring of God’s Love working through people. Thank you to all associates of American Modern Insurance Group for this tremendous gift. The Agape Council Food Pantry is a group of churches that work together to help those in need. The Agape Food Pantry is located at the sardinia united Methodist Church. The phone number for the Agape Food Pantry is 937661-5884. The Agape Food Pantry serves families located in the eastern school District. The Churches that make up the Agape Council are: First Presbyterian Church, Pastor robert obermeyer; Peace Lutheran Church, Pastor Ken severa; st. Mary Catholic Church, rev. Dohrman Byers; sardinia Church of Christ, rev. Kevin hamilton; sardinia united Methodist Church, Pastor Jaime wirth; Church of the nazarene, rev. Larry Allen. Pictured are members of the American Modern Insurance Group Community Involvement Team: Cheryl harbottle, Tanya strecker, Judy Myers, Crystal elam, natalie Vogel, Amy Blair
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Quarter Raffle to benefit Christmas Cheer
There will be a Quarter Raffle on Friday, December 13 at the Southern Hills Career and Technical Center on Hamer Road in Georgetown to benefit Christmas Cheer. Christmas Cheer provides food, clothing and toys for residents of Brown
County who need assistance during the holidays. Doors open at 6 p.m., raffle starts at 7 p.m. Paddles are $1 each or 6 for $5. Food will be available. Donations of non-perishable food, gently used or new toys and clothing will be accepted.
Taylor’s Chapel UMC to hold Candlelight Service Taylor’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 2460 Greenbush West Road (Sterling Township), Williamsburg, will have a Candlelight Service on
Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 7 p.m. There will be refreshments in the fellowship hall following the service. Everyone is welcome.
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Santa is coming to the Mt. Orab Library! On Tuesday, December 10th children, with their parents, can sign up for a special Christmas craft at either 5 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Santa will be visiting at 6 p.m. to read a fun Holiday story and visit with the children. Be sure to bring your camera! To register for the craft time call (937) 444-1414 or drop by the library at 613 S. High St. HO HO Hope to see you there!
Preparing for their Grand Opening in February of 2014, Resonance Church in Mount Orab will host monthly Preview Services on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, January 19, 2014 at the Pike Township Community Center located a mile west of Lake Manor Restaurant on Route 774. Resonance Church is a growing community of people whose lives are being changed by the love of God and who desire to be the change God wants to see in this community. "We believe God wants to start a powerful new movement of his love and hope right here in Brown County." says Lead Pastor
BC Republicans to host Christmas Celebration
The Brown County Republican Party would like to invite you to join us for a Christmas Celebration with State Senator Joe Uecker, State Rep. Doug Green, our local officials and 2014 candidates, Auditor Jill Hall, Commissioner Tony Applegate, Common Pleas Judge Scott Gusweiler and Candidate for Probate/Juvenile Judge Danny Bubp. The event is on Thursday, December 12, 2013 the social will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner and the program starting at approximately 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at the
Southern Hills Career and Technical Center in Georgetown. Please bring a side dish and dessert, the meat and drinks will be provided. Admission is $5.00 per person. We will also be collecting items for the Troop Box Ministries suggested items to donate are: beef jerky, white socks, playing cards, toothbrushes, and hard candies. Please RSVP by December 9 by calling (937) 4442988. We look forward to celebrating the Christmas Season with you.
Aron Kirk. The 29 year old, who grew up in Brown County, graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University before spending 5 years in Detroit, Mich., as an associate minister at a non-denominational church. "Mount Orab is a crossroads community, bringing people together from Brown, Adams, Clermont, and Highland counties. Over 71% of the 60,000 people within a 10 mile radius of Mt. Orab do not attend church at all. Drug and alcohol abuse and broken families are on the rise. More and more people are affected by depression and suicide. The people in our church have experienced the second chances of God's grace and the healing power of his love. We want to help others experience what we have--we want to change those statistics." Resonance Church is in a season of preparation, recruiting and training the people who will help make this dream a reality. Anyone interested in finding out more is invited to attend the Preview Services, where the atmosphere is welcoming, the music is
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modern, and the messages are relevant and inspiring. During the services, the resK!DZ ministry provides a fun and engaging environment for kids ages 10 and under to have blast learning about God's love. For more information about Resonance Church, visit their website at www.resonancechurch.tv or follow them on facebook at www.facebook.com/resonancechurch.tv.
Sardinia UMC celebrating Christmas season
The Sardinia United Methodist Church is celebrating the Christmas season with our twice-monthly community dinners and special services. The community dinners will be held on the usual first and third Saturday evenings, December 7th and December 21st, from 5 to 7 p.m. On Sunday evening, December 15, 2013, the children's program will be held at 7 p.m. Join us for afterwards for punch, cookies and an appearance by a special visitor. The Christmas Eve service will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2013. All are welcome!
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Betty Buchanan Chapter of the National Honor Society inducts new members
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The Betty Buchanan Chapter of the National Honor Society at Eastern High School inducted 21 new members on November 20, 2013. These students have shown incredible responsibility in character, service, leadership, and academics at Eastern High School. They will join the 34 current National Honor Society members in various service related activities this year, including the distribution of fruit baskets to area nursing home recipients. Pictured in no particular order are the newest members of the National Honor Society: Khrisinda Brown, Morgan Buck, Ashley Cassidy-Fields, Rebekah Colliver, Vanessa Corboy, Marcus Day, Jessica Edmisten, Rebekah Ellis, Isayda Gonzalez, Bethany Grayless, Daniel Hopkins, Brady Klein, Lindsey Malott, Jordan Mingua, Alex Minton, Kendall Purdy, Alyssa Taylor, Jessica Tolle, Kayla Tomlin, Lauren Towne, and Natalie Wagner.
Fayetteville Scouts participate in fishing class
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Fayetteville Boy Scout Pack and Troop 456 held their first Passport To Fishing class. Approximately 33 kids, scouts and siblings, took the class to learn not only how to fish but also they learn fish habitat, fishing regulations and laws, how to properly tie a hook, and equipment to be used in different areas of fishing as well as how to cast a pole. Each boy and girl that participated not only had a great experience but also was able to take home a new fishing pole.
H’ville K-2 honor roll for first quarter 2013 The Hamersville K-2 Honor Roll for the first quarter of 2013 is: Kindergarten Melinda Arn, Lexus Barnes, Halle Campbell, Olivia Cook, Jada Cornette, Naomi Cover, Haylee Danbury, Isabella Ernst, Roxie Fetters, Andrew Fite, Mattax Fite, Gracie Haddix, Ely Hansel, Kenzie Hendrix, Tyler Hitt, Conner Hodge, Jeremiah Hughes, Aiden Jetter, Tristan Keesee, Aiden Keith, Trenton Kidd, Lacey Kilgore, Sterling Liming, Haley McDaniel, Jaden Menard, Gabrielle Miller, Aiyana Morgan, Jacob Ogden, Ruben Pacheco, Lillyann Randolph, Zoie Reese, Jade Riley, Carter Sayler, Devon Schuler, Kaleb Segrist, Cash Smith, Duncan Spicer, Addyson Tabor, Daniel Trumble, London Turner, Lucy Vieson, Lilly Wilson First Grade John Bailey, Logan Baker, Michael Bellamy, Rebekah Bernhardt, Katelyn Blair, Dakota Bolender, Hunter Bragg, Ian Bragg, Mia Breedlove, Kylee Butcher, Kyra Cadwell, William Cahall, Samantha Carcon, Hadlie Clark, Kaylee Clark, Lilly Cochran, Riley Crawford, Josie Davis, Lily Dean, Joseph Dillon, Haley Dumford, Savannah Ebright, Mason Ernst, Sydney Fite, Ryder Gagen, Cammy Gaghan, Andrew Haddix, Hunter Hamblen, Alex Hammel, Sadie Hathorn, Lily Holder, Lillie Holland, Hanna Hollin, Haiden Jacobs, Jet Jamison, Noah Janson, Kylee Knoblauch, Paris Lawson, Savannah Luneack, Trenton Macmillan, Ryley McFann, Elly McMullen, Brianna Meyer, Aidain Middleton, Alexis Morgan, Mavis Pack, Lucas Powell, Jessalyn Powers, Jakob Pride, Baylee Riley, Brooklyn Robinson, Kylie Scott-Moore, Paige Smith, Bianca Tarter, Esta Timmers, Madison Tolliver, Seth VanWinkle, River Vineyard, Steven Wheeler, Kaylyn White, Abigail Winchenbach, Raegan Yates Second Grade Caleb Argenbright, Cassidy Armstrong, Matthew Barber, Silas Brookover, Dylan Bruan, Emma Bruan, Cassandra Cadwell, Ethan Cahall, Connor Casey, William Craeford, Camdyn Cunningham, Shiloh Daly, Emma Davidson, Destiny Davis, Shaeleigh Duncanson, Olivia Fischer, Lilah Flores,
Peyton Fuhrman, Carson Gartner, Cameron Gulley, Ava Hans, Brianna Hathorn, Kaylee Helbling, Bryce Henderson, Samuel Holland, Jaelynn Hughes, Ashlyn Jetter, Andrew Keith, Bryce Keith, Randy King, Emilee Lanning, Zachary Mcelroy, Presley McFann, Devon McIntosh, Kerstyn Menshouse, Tameena Mingua, Malania Noffsinger, Andrew Oelker, Alexis Ormes, Lacey Patten, Braydin Pride, Emma Roberts, Andrew Rutherford, Joseph Schneider, Savannah Smith, Jasmine Stahl, Caitlynn Steger, Preston Stike, Keegan Tarter, Benjamin Trumble, Kody Tucker, Gabriel Watson, Kristie Wright Third Grade All A’s Seth Barber, Isaa Bernhardt, Casimira Cairo, Kayli Cover, Corbyn Cunningham, Sydney Davis, Hannah Fite, Kara Fite, Dawson Hitt, Aubree Hodge, Audrey Keith, Grace Miller, Peyton Schadle, Bobby Schluttenhofer, Jason Segrist, Kate Stratton, Tristan Timmers A’s and B’s Gillian bishop, Adrianna Blair, Jacqueline Brown, Samara Cmehil, Tyler Cohorn, Ethan Collett, Logan Cover, Janie Davis, Jewels Davis, Alexandra Dillon, Malcolm Doyle, Samantha Doyle, Jakob Fay, Jackson Fite, Paige Friend, Morgan Goodman, Caroline Gorman, Austin Hutson, Connor Keplinger, Amyriah Lovell, Gaven Lucas, Madison McKinzie, Brian Moore, Phoenix Newland, Maria Perry, Aidan Price, Alexus Rider, Cameron Ridpath, Benjamin Schuler, Emily Shields, Hailee Stamm, Jackson Tackett, Madison Townley, Karley Wilson Fourth Grade All A’s Paige Abbinante, Kellan Arn, Jaydee Brown, Ben Donathan, Ben Erhardt, Christopher Ernst, Mason Gartner, Evan Grimes, Austin Hamilton, Jacob Holbrook, Kalisa Jennings, Parker Lauders, Skylar Niesen, Colton O’Hara, Brandon Perkins, Liam Powell, Jeffrey Randolph, Alex Rothwell, Kayli Sanchez, Christian Springer, May Jane Sult, David Tincher, Samara Weil, Luke Woodruff, Olivia Young A’s and B’s Shane Abrams, Mya Baker, Nicolas Bautista, Spencer Bick, Trentyn Bocks, Emily Boone, Jacob Crase/Holland, Mary
Donley , Brooklyn Duncan, Lizabeth Duncanson, Rylyn Dyer, Sophia Ernst, Austin Haney, Jerrod Hansel, Breanna Hartline, Brody Holland, Jordan Jacobs, Hailey Jones, Brandon Lanning, Samyra Lovell, Cooper Murray, Brianna Planck, Payton Puckett, Adam Sanders, Kylee Shelley, Riley Shepherd, Keaton Shiveley, Olivia Stutz, Marissa Whitacre, Ashlyn Yates Fifth Grade All A’s Hannah Barber, Madison Benjamin, Aubrey Botts, Lanie Clark, Hannah Collett, Bryar Cornett, Madison Finney, Jadyn Flores, Ellie Hirons, Pashience Hughes, David Hurst, Logan Lindsey, Taylor Lucas, Gary Powell, Pierce Schadle, Hunter Shepherd, Reagan Votel All A’s and B’s Sadie Allender, Rylie Bridges, Samantha Cadwell, Bryson Chambers, Kris Darlington, Jack Hathorn, Alex Hollin Madison Jamison, Jada Neal, Shayla Pegram, Lexus Reese, Abigail Roberts, Kaylee Rogers, Lexy Schuler, Jacob Segrist, Scott Shouse, Aliesha Smith, Hunter Stutz, Logan Teegarden, Ben Todd, Alexis Van Winkle, Madison Wheeler Sixth Grade All A’s Kenzie Benjamin, Katie bolender, Kylee Bragg, Gage Daugherty, Madison Davis, Rosie Dean, Madison Derose, Jesalyn Duncanson, Grace Erhardt, Elizabeth Fischer, Elicia Hamblen, Emma Hilder, Isabella Holland, Hunter Kattine, Abby Keith, Tristan Lueack, Kasey Marcum, Kenzie McMillion, Zachary Segrist, Madeline Shepherd, Bailey Tolliver,Caitlyn Walters, Kayla Wilson, Kaden Yates All A’s and B’s Dustin Bishop, Daniel Blackburn, Leslie Branscum, Sadie Bryant, Wyatt Cole, Ryan Cooper, Bryan Cowdrey,Alexzandra Crawford, Trace Dyer, Derek Erbe, Angel Gatlin, Billy Goforth, Austin Grammer, Skyler HammonsMofford, Emily Huddleston, Zoe Hurst, Lynsey Jackson, William Lucas, Chance Moore, Erin Morgan, Kaden Newberry, Alyssa Parvino, Madison Raines, Vanessa Ross, Emma Sams, Grace Sarbach, Alexis Stone, Sonny Striffolino, Taylor Tolliver, Colton Townley, Rebecca Zahn Seventh Grade
All A’s Brianna Bolender, Cassidy Cox, Ryan Craig, Jordan Davis, Reagan Henderson, Noah Hiler, Isaac Holland, Kyla King, Jacob Madden, Brooklyn O’Hara, Wesley O’Hara, Brendon Ormes, Jesse Osborne, Melissa Perry, Natasha Turner All A’s and B’s Lizzy Black, Brennan Bocks, Shawnta Bowling, Kalli Bryant, Mark Comberger, Tanner donathan, Brian Donley, Chase Dotson, Caleb Fite, Griffin Fite, Hannah Hirons, Jessica Jones, Liam Keller, Joseph Kinder, Faith Macko, Trevor Miller, Mackenzie Moore, Madison Patton, Cameron Schauer, Jake Schuler, Savannah Stephens, Sabrina Stutz, Ashley Taylor, Gabe Teegarden, Katelyn Wallace, Kortney Wright Eighth Grade All A’s Mackenzie Bridges, Robert Conaty, Emily Cooper, Karley Cornett, Sierra Darlington, Alanis Daugherty, Kayla Hedge, Corrin Keplinger, Jennifer Rogers, Madelyn Whisman, Rylie Young All A’s and B’s Katie Bolender, Nichole Boone, Kain Carter, Audra Compton, Taylor Couch, Alaina Cowdrey, Mason Duncan, Corey Erbe, John Fischer, Samuel Gibson, Caylee graham, Sierra Hammons, Brittany Hauck, Alyssa Kidwell, Hannah Liming, Michael Luck, Danielle Morrow, Kensey Murray, Haley Perkins, Sarah Pike, Alyssa Pollard, Tyler Seng, Taylor Shelley, Wyatt Siemer, Zachary Stacy, William Stratton, Joseph Tolliver, Evan Wells
Day talks turkey to Hamersville second graders
On November 26, 2013 second graders at Hamersville School enjoyed Storyteller, Kellie Day. Mrs. Day read Plump and Perky Turkey written by Teresa Bateman and illustrated by Jeff Shelly. Mrs. Day arrived in full costume as a turkey. Students chuckled as Mrs. Day strutted into the classroom gobbling like a turkey. Then she read the funny story about Squawk Valley trying to find a turkey for Thanksgiving. The people of Squawk Valley decided to hold an arts and craft fair centered around turkeys. They made turkeys from soap, spuds, clay, rope, paper, and many other things. The day of the fair a turkey came to town to see the exhibits. When he realized the town's people wanted a turkey to cook for Thanksgiving, he hid among all the different kinds of turkeys on exhibit. To find out if the turkey escaped from Squawk Valley, you will need to read this humorous book written in poetry form. Mrs. Day brightened our day and delighted us with the fun of reading. Thank
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Kellie Day read Plump and Perky Turkey to Hamersville second graders.
you, Mrs. Day for reading your wonderful book in our classroom.
Eastern Brown FFA still has some fruit if you forgot to order BY Natalie Wagner Eastern Brown FFA
The 2013-2014 Eastern Brown FFA fruit sales have officially came to end. The chapter always sets a goal for sales each year and the members work towards achieving that goal. All of the members did a great job selling fruit and we had a great turn out this year. Fruit sales are very important to the Eastern Brown FFA. We would like to thank the com-
munity for their continuing support of the Eastern Brown FFA chapter and for buying fruit. This is a tremendous help to us because we couldn't do it without the help and support of the community. Even though fruit sales are over we will still have some extra fruit, so if you didn't get a chance to order and would still like to, just call the Eastern Brown Ag. Department at (937) 378-6016. Thanks again!
Register now for spring classes at Chatfield College
During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, don’t forget to give yourself the gift of education! A new semester at Chatfield College begins the week of January 13, 2014, and the college is registering now for Spring classes. The new schedule offers a variety of courses in business, computers, education, English, history, psychology, art, and even Ballroom Dance and Tennis. During the 15-week semester, each class meets just once a week for 2 ½ hours, which makes it convenient for arranging classes around work schedules or family responsibilities. The average class size is just 10-12 students, so students are able to easily engage in classroom discussion and receive personal attention from instructors. Financial aid is available for eligible students, and there’s still time to apply. Eligibility is determined by
completing the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Once the FAFSA is complete, a financial aid award can be determined. Staff members are available to assist students in completing the FAFSA.
boro; initiated at Wright State University These residents are among approximately 32,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10
percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff, and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.
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GEVS sets early dismissal
The Georgetown Exempted Village Schools will be dismissed early on Friday, December 20, 2013. The following dismissal schedule will apply: 1:27 p.m. - Georgetown Jr/Sr High School students dismissed; 2:10 p.m. - Elementary School walkers and car riders dismissed; 2:20 p.m. - Elementary School bus riders dismissed.
The honor society of Phi Kappa Phi inducts new members
The following local residents recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Sarah Kelsey of Mount Orab; initiated at Eastern Kentucky University Sarah Deffinger of Hills-
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Fayetteville-Perry Local School District Superintendent Raegan White told members of the school board of education on Nov. 21 that the district had been denied funds from the ‘Straight A Grant’ which had been applied for earlier this year. White had teamed with Lynchburg-Clay, Blanchester and East Clinton Local School Districts in applying for a $7.3 million grant which would have brought $1.2 to the FayettevillePerry School District. “This Straight A Grant promotes innovative local ideas and programs to help transform and modernize Ohio’s education system,” White said, “We had hoped to use the funds to purchase laptops or Chrome books for our students.” White said he hopes to reapply in the spring when more funds will become available. He was uncertain if he would join with the other schools or if the district would go it alone. White also updated the board on its Race to the Top program. “On October 22 we began the Instructional Improvement System (IIS) rollout,” White explained, “Three members of the staff are being trained including Kim Wiederhold, LoAnn Haines and Bill Siegler. Trainer training will be complete by
the end of November. At that point we will begin rolling out the system to staff at the January waiver day and teacher meetings in between.” White said that on October 28 a team of six teachers and one administrator attended the Fall 2013 Statewide Education Conference which included Greg Barlow, Kim Wiederhold, Sarah Greene, Kevin Dutro, Jennifer Knabb, Resheena Fehring and Lucia Tomko. Board president Angela Murphy gave an update to the board regarding her trip to Columbus to attend the Ohio School Board Association Capital Conference. She said it was good to meet with so many other board members and hear their ideas. Heather Carielli, the mother of a student who lives in the FayettevillePerry School District, but does not attend the school, also spoke to the board briefly about allowing nonstudents to attend middle school dances. Carielli’s daughter is enrolled in ECOT (Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow). ECOT provides a tuitionfree, fully accredited online public school education. Students are required to take the state achievement tests prescribed by law and students must pass the Ohio Graduation Test to receive a high school diploma. “With the new laws about
Green discusses gun safety bill BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press Hundreds of bills are introduced annually by members of the Ohio House of Representatives, but only a few make it to the floor to be voted on according to State Representative Doug Green of District 66. Ohio State Representatives Bill Patmon of District 10, Mike Foley of District 14 and Nickie Antonio of District 13 introduced House Bill 31 in March, 2013. HB 31 is a bill to enact a section of the Ohio Revised Code to prohibit any person from storing or leaving a firearm in the person’s residence unless the firearm is secured in safe storage or rendered inoperable by a tamper-resistant lock or other safety device if the person knows or reasonably should know that a minor is able to gain access to the firearm and to provide criminal penalties if a minor gains unauthorized access to a firearm no so stored or rendered inoperable. In layman’s terms this bill would force gun owners to keep all firearms locked up or rendered unable to fire or face criminal negligents charges if a child obtains the firearm and uses it to cause personal injury or death, other than in self-defense. This would be a violation considered a felony of the first degree. HB 31 had its first hearing in front of the General As-
sembly on April 30, 2013. “I think Ohio residents have more of a tendency to lean towards more gun rights, not less,” Representative Green said. “There are a lot of bills introduced that are gun related and this bill is still in the hearing process. And the fact that there hasn’t been another hearing scheduled since the first one in April, shows that it most probably won’t move any further. After a bill is introduced it has to go through a series of hearings. The first hearing is to give the sponsors of the bill a chance to provide everyone with the information on it.” Green said a second hearing is usually set shortly after the first one to hear any outside support for the bill. A third hearing is then set to hear from anyone who is opposed to the bill. “This bill has only been introduced and had one hearing and that was over seven months ago,” Representative Green said. “The fact that there has been such a lack of activity shows that there has been little interest in it. Honestly, a lot of progun bills are introduced in the house that go nowhere.” Representative Green is serving his first term for District 66 which covers all of Brown County as well as the Southeastern part of Clermont County. He can be reached in Columbus at (614) 644-6034 or by email at rep66@OhioHouse.gov.
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home school children being allowed to participate in public school activities, that passed in September,” Murphy said, “Ms. Carielli wanted to know if her daughter could attend junior high school dances. Right now our school policy states that only our enrolled students can attend junior high dances. But the board does plan on looking at the policy again and consider the situation.” In other business at the meeting the following actions were approved: • approved high school boys and girls basketball volunteers; • approved Eric Schaeffer at 8th grade boys basketball coach and Zak Smyth as 7th grade basketball coach; • approve the purchase of two Baldor Heat Wheel Motors for the air handler at the high school from Trane at a cost of $2,736; • approve the track team Memorandum of Understanding for another year; • approve a resolution to participate in the Ohio School Boards Association’s legal assistance fund; • determined that additional volunteers for the weight room supervision was not needed at this time. The next FayettevillePerry Local School District board of education meeting will be held on Dec. 19 beginning with a reception at 5:15 p.m. with the meeting starting at 6 p.m.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a one vehicle serious injury crash on Sisterville, in Lewis Township, Brown County, Ohio. A orange 2000 Dodge Neon was being driven southbound on Sisterville Road by a Donald A. Meade, 28 years old of Felicity, Ohio. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Dodge Neon was traveling southbound on Sisterville Road when it traveled off the right side of the road. The vehicle then overcorrected and traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree. Mr. Meade was transported to Southwest Regional Hospital and then to University Hospital for treatment of serious physical injuries.
The investigation revealed that Mr. Meade was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash. The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway PatrolGeorgetown Post.
Open House held for Vogel retirement Vicki Vogel is retiring after 35 years of service to the Brown County Farm Service Agency. Come wish her well at her retirement open house on Monday, December 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 702 S Main Street in Georgetown.
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Mr. and Mrs. Claus arrived in style to last year’s Ripley River Village Christmas celebration. It will be interesting to see how they will arrive at this year’s event set for Dec. 13, 14 and 15.
Celebration of Ripley River Village Christmas Dec. 13 - 15 “The Church of the Nazarene is hosting a craft bazaar and Santa will be there with treats for the children at 11:30 a.m. Also, Ripley Federal Bank is featuring the Reunion Concert of Dorthy and Friends starting at 9:30 a.m. and the Leo Club is hosting the Baby Show at the Church of the Nazarene starting at 10 a.m.” For more information on the Baby Show please call Michelle at (937) 779-0310. Kinkead Ridge Winery will be open especially for the Ripley River Village Christmas for all to enjoy. “Be sure and stop in the Kinkead Winery and look around,” Dengler said. “You’ll be glad you did. Also look for the ‘Taste of Ripley’ signs all around town. Merchants in the village will have treats and specials.” He continued, “The Methodist Church is having music and treats and is featuring dulcimer music starting at 11:30 a.m. The Community Concert is back again this year and will be at the Presbyterian Church on Saturday night and hundreds of luminaries are set to light your way home.” Dengler said that on Sun-
BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press The Ripley River Village Christmas has been building and growing even bigger in the last couple of months to where the 3-day event could be the biggest celebration of its kind, according to co-chair of the event Fred Dengler. The event is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 13, Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15 in Ripley. “The weekend kicks off with music at the Friends of the Library Christmas tree lighting on Friday, beginning at 5 p.m.,” Dengler said. “The RULH music department will be providing entertainment and the RULH Marine Corps JROTC will present its Color Guard.” Dengler said that after the lighting of the tree the Friends of the Library group will begin its book sale. “On Saturday morning, Dec. 14, St. Michael School will host a pancake breakfast beginning at 8 a.m.,” Dengler added. “The morning also includes a pancake breakfast at Rocklin’ Robins and Santa will arrive at First State Bank at 9 a.m.
day Dec. 15 the Charity and Chili Event will take place at 14 Main Street. “After being on display at sponsoring businesses, artistic chairs will be moved to 14 Main Street on Saturday, where they will be auctioned off on Sunday at 4 p.m,” he said. “Chili will start being served at 3:30 p.m. when people can enjoy gathering together, listening to music by area musicians.” “Some very creative oneof-a-kind chairs are being donated by our local artists so it will be a wonderful opportunity to own a unique piece of art and support the Friends of the Library building fund.” Dengler said that if anyone is unable to attend the chairity auction, a sealed bid can be left at the Ripley Library to be opened as the starting bid for that chair on Sunday. “Be sure and purchase your raffle tickets,” Dengler said, “Prizes include a gift basket from Kinkead Ridge Winery, a Christmas Throw, a Christmas wreat and gift certificates from local merchants.” For more information on this three-day event email Dengler at fredd@mikal.com.
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one of the vendors. Repurposed items, such as deacon's benches made from old wooden doors and shelves made from antique chairs, are just a few of the items they will offer for sale. "In our opinion, their items are 'top shelf,' and they're completely handcrafted here in the village," Bill McTague said. McTague said that Minton and Scott also surprised guests last year by wearing pajamas for the event. "When we saw them, we
asked them, 'Are you going to bed?'" McTague said. "They said, 'No, it's just fun to add a little something different for the event.' It was a huge hit with all of their visitors." McTague added that Minton and Scott have a new plan to surprise guests this year. Another interesting place to shop is "The Creed House." Nestled at the end of Pearl Street, this house looks as though it had belonged to an influential family. This year is Carrie Creed's second Village Christmas, but her family
has been handcrafting items for years. Creed's mother and brother had operated a shop until recently, so many of their primitive items will appear at The Creed House this year. Carrie's husband has also been building cabinets and making signs. Upon entering their home, you will get a glimpse of what the Creeds collect and use to decorate their home. These are just two examples of the 40 vendors who will be showcasing their items at this year's 21st annual Lynchburg Village
2014 dog tags on sale now locally Ohio Law states that every dog owner MUST license each dog they own.
Jill Hall, Brown County Auditor wants to remind you that 2014 Dog Tags are on Sale from December 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014 for the fee of $12.00. After January 31, tags will have a penalty of $12.00 placed on each tag. There are several ways you can purchase your tags. 1. You can mail your renewal form to the Auditor and you will receive your tags in the mail within 10 days. 2. You may also go online to browncountyauditor.org, click on dog tags and click on the link to pur-
chase and your tag will be mailed to you within 10 business days. 3. You may go to one of the following satellite offices: • Bethel Feed & Farm located at 528 W. Plane Street Bethel, OH • Fayetteville Hardware & Supply at 19535 U.S. 68 Fayetteville, OH • Wright's Country Store at 745 South High St. Mt. Orab, OH • Crosstown Carryout at 1653 Crosstown Rd. Williamsburg, OH • Mt. Orab Village at 211 South High St. Mt. Orab, OH • Dog Warden at 100 Veterans Blvd. Georgetown, OH If you want to purchase one of the new 3-year or "permanent" tags you can only purchase them at the
Auditor's Office at 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Suite 181, Georgetown, buy them online, or come to one of the sales nights with Jill Hall, Brown County Auditor. The 3-year and "Permanent" tags will only be sold during December and January. The 3-year tag is $36.00 and the "permanent" tag is $120.00. The permanent tag is good for the life of one specific dog. Jill Hall, Brown County Auditor would like to announce some dates that she will be visiting some of the villages in the county to sell dog tags. Come out, meet your Auditor, and purchase your 2014 dog tags.
Thanks to Ian Cunningham, Sardinia, the state of Ohio will now be counted in with the rest of the country with a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Ohio Statehouse Atrium. Since 1992 ‘Wreaths Across America’ has been doing these ceremonies across the country and on Monday, December 9,
2013, will be the first year that Ohio has participated. This ceremony is to remember those killed in action, honor all veterans, military and their families and teach the next generation about the cost of freedom. The ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m., with the wreath laying at noon. The
public is invited. For more information you can contact Ian Cunningham at (937) 515-4378 or email him at Ian_cunningham@frontier.com. Also more information can be found online at www.wreathsacrossamer ica.org/events/state-houseceremonies
Jill will also be selling the 3 year and "permanent tags" on those nights, so take advantage of the opportunity to purchase your
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Three injured in SR 32 crash
The Georgetown Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a three vehicle injury traffic crash. The crash occurred on December 4, 2013 at approximately 7:30 A.M. on SR 32 at the intersection of Eastwood Road. A 2006 Chrysler Towne & Country van, operated by Constance Knox, age 59, of Russellville, Ohio and a 2002 International straight truck, operated by Keith Deiters, age 47, of Cincinnati, Ohio were both stopped at a red light on the eastbound side of SR 32 at the intersection of Eastwood Road. Timothy B. Mitchell, age 41, of Cincin-
nati, Ohio, was operating a 2011 Nissan hatchback and also approached the red light at the intersection. A passenger in the Mitchell vehicle was Dewayne Deramus, age 42, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Preliminary investigation revealed that Mr. Mitchell failed to recognize the red light and struck the truck operated by Mr. Deiters in the left rear. The impact with the truck caused Mr. Mitchells vehicle to then also strike the van operated by Mrs. Knox in the rear. Mr. Mitchell was transported to University Hospital by Mt. Orab EMS. It does not appear that his in-
juries are life threatening. Mrs. Knox and Mr. Deramus were transported to Mt. Orab Mercy also by Mt. Orab EMS. Their injuries were also deemed not life threatening. Mr. Deiters was not injured. Preliminary investigation revealed that alcohol and excessive speed both appear to be factors in the crash. The Mt. Orab Police Department and Brown County Prosecutors Office also assisted at the scene. The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway PatrolGeorgetown Post.
tag near to home. "Because of Audits by the State, we were unable to keep all of the satellite locations open", said Jill. "I am hoping that if I take time to come to your community and sell tags it will lessen the hardship on residents."
Auditor Hall will be at the following locations: • Sardinia Library located at 13309 Purdy Rd., Sardinia on Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 5-8 p.m. • Russellville Library located at 280 West Main, Russellville on Wednesday, Jan 8 from 5-8 p.m. • Ripley Library located at 27 Main St., Ripley on Thursday, Jan. 9 from 5-8 p.m. • Fayetteville Library located at 406 N. East St. Fayetteville on Monday, Jan. 13 from 5-8 p.m. • Mt. Orab Library located at 613 S. High St. Mt. Orab on Tuesday, Jan. 14 from 5-8 p.m. • Aberdeen Library located at 1730 U S Rt. 52, Aberdeen on Thursday, Jan. 16 from 5-8 p.m. Dates are subject to change. Please call the Auditor's Office at (937) 3786398 to confirm in case of inclement weather.
Christmas. Once again, there will be free carriage rides on Friday from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday from 1-4 p.m., weather permitting. "Those who attended last year's event will remember we were rained out both days," McTague said. The McTagues said that they would like to everyone who helps make the event possible: the Lynchburg Fire House, for the use of the community room; Terry's Grocery, Roger, Judy, Pam and Taylor Turner, Tom Pitzer Trucking, Rammel Poured Walls, Turner Funeral Home and Hamilton Insurance, who are sponsors of the free carriage rides; Southern Hills Community Bank of Lynchburg for their generous donation of the flatscreen TV to be
given away in a free raffle; the Village of Lynchburg for the use of the community room; and all of the vendors and businesses who are participating. "Without all of this generosity, our event would not be growing like it is," McTague said. "So it is with deep gratitude that we would like to thank everyone for their help."
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The 21st annual Lynchburg Village Christmas is set for Friday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Once again, the event is being organized by Bill and Angie McTague, owners of the Lynchburg Antique Mall. The McTagues said that there will be new vendors participating this year, offering "very unique items that only a small artisans village can provide." Peggy Minton and Pam Scott of Peg and Pam's Christmas Workshop are
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Serious injury crash Earn on Adams Co. SR 73 money The Ohio State High- center and struck the veway Patrol is currently hicles operated by Mr. while investigating a serious in- Lute and Mr. Thomspon. jury traffic crash involv- A Cory Thompson, age 5 ing three vehicles. The was air cared to Chil- staying crash occurred on No- dren’s Hospital in Cincinvember 29, 2013 at ap- nati and Mildred proximately 8:22 p.m. on Thompson, age 28 was home
SR 73 near mile post 4, Bratton Township, Adams County, Ohio. A 2007 Dodge pickup truck, operated by Mark Maxwell, age 52 of Hillsboro, Ohio was westbound on SR 73. A 2003 Ford pickup, operated by Jason Lute, age 30 of McDermott, Ohio and a 1999 Ford pickup, operated by Chris Thompson, age 36 of Rarden, Ohio were eastbound on SR 73. The preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle driven by Mr. Maxwell drove left of
air cared to University Hospital in Cincinnati with serious injuries. Mr. Maxwell was also air cared to the University Hospital in Cincinnati with serious injuries. Other occupants of the vehicles involved were transported to the Adams County Regional Medical Center for treatment. All three vehicles sustained substantial damage as a result of the crash impact. The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol - Georgetown Post.
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conclusion based on facts, not someone’s political agenda”. Varnau told the Brown County Press that she has no political agenda. “I am the Coroner and I am the person that has to act in Zachary Goldson’s place to try and find out the manner and the cause of death. My investigation has nothing to do with where the death took place, nor my determination.” Varnau is also questioning the fact that internal surveillance video of the hallway outside of Goldson’s cell during the time before and immediately after his death had been recorded over and erased. Varnau has also concluded that Goldson was actually strangled from behind. “He was not killed by hanging from the sheet noose, but rather by a 1/2 to one inch wide strap pulled from behind his back in my determination.” Photos taken in Goldson’s cell after his death show him laying on his back on the floor with his hands cuffed behind his back and the sheet tied around his neck. Varnau’s notes show that she was told by deputies that responded to the cell that Goldson was handcuffed for security reasons prior to CPR being administered to him. “The width of the sheet noose does not match the distinct, well-defined straight line ligature marks
on both sides of Mr. Goldson’s neck”, Varnau writes. “From the autopsy photos, it appears that the sheet was used to cover up the signature left by the actual implement used to cause Mr. Goldson’s death.” She continued, “He may have been killed while on the ground and two or three individuals may have held him up while the fourth put the noose on his neck and then let him hang until cut down.” Varnau’s notes also say that Goldson, at six feet and one inch tall, could not have reached the sprinkler head. “It would be impossible for him to reach the 9.5’ high gap (1/4”) between the sprinkler and the ceiling to get the sheet into it in the first place, much less tie the number of knots into it with so little left of the sheet on the end knot as it was...Conclusion: Impossible to tie from standing on the floor without a ladder or something else to stand on.” Varnau also notes that the sprinkler head in the cell was designed to break away from the ceiling under a weight of forty pounds or more, a suicide-prevention measure. Varnau wrote that she had measurements in the cell done and that the bed and toilet were too low and too far away from the sprinkler head for Goldson to use them to boost himself up. Varnau also has a copy of a purchase order, signed by Brown County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy John Schadle, that shows that the sprinkler head in question
was replaced on Nov. 7, along with three others, one month after Goldson’s death. There is no indication in her paperwork of the disposition of the old sprinkler head from Goldson’s cell. If the BCI investigation determines that Goldson did, in fact, commit suicide, a court hearing will be necessary to determine if there is enough evidence to warrant changing manner of death on Goldson’s death certificate. At that hearing, evidence would be presented that would attempt to prove or disprove Varnau’s conclusions. If it is determined that any charges need to be filed in connection with Goldson’s death, Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little said that that determination will be made by Special Prosecutor Daniel “Woody” Breyer of the Ohio Attorney General’s office of Special Prosecution. Goldson’s death occurred after he attempted to escape custody after being treated at Southwest Regional Medical Center in Georgetown. According to police reports and 911 calls, Goldson attempted to escape from Brown County Jailer Travis Justice in the parking lot of the hospital. Goldson also attempted to take Justice’s gun. The struggle was witnessed by hospital employees, one of whom called 911. “The deputy just had a prisoner out here and he
Aberdeen council down to four members CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 meeting, Applegate said “The question I’ve been asking for a year is ‘where is this money going to come from?’. We’re at that bridge. Tell me how we’re going to cross it. How are we going to come up with a million dollars? Nobody in this room has given me an answer, Dr. Shotwell and answer or Jay Castle and answer. Where’s the magic wand?” After cancelling the meeting for lack of a quorum, Foxworthy scheduled another meeting for December 9 at 6:30 p.m. Before the meeting was officially cancelled, Shotwell entered room and presented Foxworthy a formal letter of resignation. If the 30 day clock is considered to be started on Shotwell’s resignation when he submitted his resignation letter, then council must appoint a successor by January 2. The text of Shotwell’s letter is reprinted below in its enterity. Dear Mayor Foxworthy, Effective December 2, 2013, I tender my official resignation from Aberdeen Village Council. Although I previously submitted resignation in cell phone text form, I trust this written and signed form will provide an unambiguous declaration as well as illustrate my frustration and reasoning behind my decision. As a concerned land owner and citizen of Aberdeen, I offered my experience and business knowledge to te council. Following the first night of my acceptance and tenure, I began receiving harassing phone calls, emails and letters from fellow council members and their political
minions. Inflammatory and despicable lies were told about me in order to make me resign. Basically, certain members of the council prefer to render the environment a putrid cesspool of lies and personal attacks that no relevant business could ever be conducted in the village or at council meetings. Although I joined on my own volition and understanding of the position, I am unable to acquiesce to certain intellectual midgets as they spew unfiltered filth, lies and personal attacks about my integrity and character. Basically, the inexplicable rancor became overbearing and intolerable. During my brief tenure, I have witnessed a small yet controlling subset of the village council, who blindly and irresponsibly reside encapsulated in a world devoid of reality and even logical reproach, and while doing so, have failed to heed indisputable and undeniable warnings of the impending litigation and major pitfalls speeding toward our village. We are a country founded by contracts and to foolishly and recklessly default on previously entered and executed village contracts now subjects the Aberdeen citizens to unparalleled financial hardships. Just as I warned the mayor and the certain council subset that the village has absolutely no legitimate reason to default on our contractal obligations, it is quite apparent that Judge Gusweiler has also agreed and now we will be facing an adverse decision in excess of $900,000. When I asked the mayor at the last meeting how we would pay for such an all
but certain costly decision, the mayor threatened to remove me from the meeting for asking questions and then replied, “we will cross that bridge when we get to it”. Well, his lack of foresight and naivety has subjected our village to this expensive bridge of despair and deceit. Now the citizens, are relegated to repay $905,000 to a general contractor for services never rendered. Sadly, this is only the beginning! It is vitally important for the citizens to be abundantly aware of the quarter of a million dollars we have to repay the IRS, as well as forfeit in excess of $400,000 to the bond holder all because three council members along with the mayor, choose to default. This epic blunder will produce lifelong repercussions and will cos the village well over $3,000,000 in interest, principle and penalties. It is mind boggling how such fools have financially destroyed this village. Unless the federal or state government provide grants and loans to our village secured only by council stupidity and immorality, the village will fall into virtual bankruptcy and will require the state auditor to rescue us from financial peril. Furthermore, effective immediately, I can no longer in good faith remain a citizen of Aberdeen. I will return my residency to Kentucky as I cannot fathom the thought of my tax money being squandered by this council of fools led by and incompetent. Regards, Matthew Shotwell, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I.
was taking him to his car and they’re out there fighting.”, the caller told the 911 Operator at the Brown County Communications Center. Georgetown Police Officers Robert Gifford, Walt Griffith and Matthew Staggs responded and help secure Goldson. An incident report filed by Gifford lists the response time at 2:25 a.m. and that the purpose of the call was “Assist BCSO Deputy Justice, who was assaulted by an inmate during a gun grab/escape attempt.” Goldson was secured and taken back to the Brown County Jail. At 2:58 a.m., a call for an ambulance was made from
the jail. “Bring me a squad to the back sally port. The prisoner you just brought in is hanging.”, the female caller said. “He’s what?”, asked the 911 Operator. “Hanging”, the caller replied. Goldson had been in his cell for less than thirty minutes after being returned from Southwest Regional Medical Center. John Schadle said the scope of the investigation will cover the time that Goldson left the jail for treatment until he was found in his cell. He said that the BCSO could not comment on the facts of the case because it
was under investigation by BCI. Goldson was 24 years old and was listed as being from Reading, Ohio. He was in the Brown County Jail after being indicted by a Brown County Grand Jury on Sept. 16. Goldson was charged with discharging a weapon across Delhi-Arnheim Road on August 24. He faced an additional charge of Having Weapons Under Disability because of a previous juvenile conviction for Burglary in Hamilton County in 2004. He also faced a charge of Unlawful Possession of Dangerous Ordinance because the shotgun he was using had been sawed off.
Aberdeen hit with million dollar ruling CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 worries me the most that there are still too many unanswered questions. I am sure that there are very few small village fiscal officers that have had to deal with a situation like this. I am currently doing as much research as possible to appraise the situation.” Council member Billie Eitel has been a leading opponent of building the water plant. She said that there was no reason for any village resident to be upset about Gusweiler’s decision. “The village is not going to go bankrupt, the people are not going to be assessed and all the predictions of doomsday will not happen”, Eitel said. Foxworthy and Eitel both
said that negotiations were currently underway with the Brown County Rural Water Association as a way to solve the water issues of the village. Eitel stressed that the negotiations were not formal. BCRWA attorney Stan Purdy also said that no formal negotiations were currently underway with Aberdeen. The Aberdeen Village Council voted to approve a settlement offer with bondholder Annette Mineer, on Nov. 7, effectively killing the water plant project. The settlement agreement calls for the village to give Mineer the $2,742,886.27 currently being held by U.S. Bank. Mineer has not received the money yet, because the
ordinance approved by council calls for the money to be appropriated by council before it is released. So far, council has not taken that action. The money could not be used to pay Shinn Brothers because the bonds were purchased with the legal purpose of building the water plant. The village is also agreeing to return 62.5 percent of the estate taxes that Mineer is expected to pay the village. That amount will be approximately $400,000. The Internal Revenue Service is paying 45 percent of the interest on the bonds because they were issued against federal stimulus funds. The cost at the end of 2013 to pay back the IRS will be $223,666.86.
Wenninger case file to remain sealed CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 view a public record. In his ruling, Gusweiler wrote “The court does find that Judge Ringland performed the requisite balancing test, and thus his sealing of this case in 2003 was done in a constitutional manner.” Gusweiler also rejected the argument that Podolsky had legal standing to file the motion acting in the capacity of a prosecutor. Podolsky, claiming to be acting as “Prosecutor” in accordance with Ohio Revised Code, filed the motion in Brown County Common Pleas Court on June 12. Podolsky’s argued that Wenninger is unqualified
and taxpayers are being defrauded by paying for his salary. Ohio Revised Code 2953.53(D) states that sealed records “shall not be available to any person”, except for the person who is the subject of the record or someone they name in an application to unseal it, a law enforcement officer involved in the case to defend themselves in a civil case or a prosecuting attorney to determine a defendant's eligibility to enter a pre-trial diversion program. Gusweiler denied a motion by Dennis Varnau to unseal the record on similar grounds in 2009. The Ohio 12th District Court of Appeals and Ohio
Supreme Court ruled on the Varnau case in favor of Wenninger. Podolsky asked Little in April of this year to file a taxpayer lawsuit to recover the money paid to Wenninger, but she refused to do so. In a response to Podolsky, Little said that there is no legal basis to challenge Wenninger’s current term of office by alleging he was not qualified to serve in 2000 or 2004. Podolsky said in the June 21 edition in the Brown County Press that if his motion is denied by Gusweiler, he will appeal the ruling directly to the Ohio Supreme Court.
Nutrient stewardship Farm Field Day Local farmers are invited to attend a Farm Field Day on Wednesday, December 11, 2013, to discuss how nutrient management and best management practices (BMPs), including winter cover crops, can help improve farmers’ bottom line and the environment. The field day will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at a local farm located at 3736 Lucas Rd. in Goshen Township, Clermont County. “These field days provide a good opportunity for local farmers to meet, learn and share information on practices that help soil quality and crop production,” stated Greg Nause, the local producer hosting the field day. “We’re excited to host the field day at
our farm and discuss how nutrient management will fit into our production,” added Mr. Nause. Soil experts will be on hand to present information on the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Principles, which include choosing the Right Nutrient Source to apply at the Right Rate in the Right Place at the Right Time. A panel of local farmers will also share their experiences planting winter cover crops and discuss the different management strategies that work well for the region. Local agricultural agencies, including the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and Ohio State University Extension (OSU Ext.), encourage
farmers to adopt the 4R Principles and BMPs as a means to increase crop production and improve profitability. These practices also help to minimize nutrient loss from fields and maintain soil fertility, while ensuring sustainable agriculture for future generations. Those interested in attending should register and prepay a $10 fee that covers the costs for light refreshments and free soil quality test kit (valued at $30). Participants can register online at: http://clermontswcd.org/event.aspx and mail or drop off registration fee at the Clermont SWCD office, P.O. Box 549 1000 Locust Street, Owensville, Ohio 45160.
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BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press The weather was perfect for this year’s 7th Annual Mt. Orab Christmas Parade, bigger than last year’s parade which drew between 3,500 to 4,000 spectators according to Mt. Orab Mayor Bruce Lunsford. The parade is sponsored by members of the Christmas Parade Committee and this year marks the third year for a night parade which is filled with sparkling, twinkling Christmas lights. The parade organized in the parking lot of Western Brown High School. At 6 p.m. on the dot the parade began making its way through the center of town. This year’s Grand Marshal was well known resident Alma Monk, who has been an avid supporter of the Mt. Orab community as well as the schools, for many years. “In the past few years the Christmas Parade Committee has been able to purchase costumes for the parade, including Mickey and Minnie Mouse, snowmen, penguins and this year we added a Goofy costume,” said Missy Schneider, committee member.
“The costumes were paid for through donations made throughout the year to the Parade Committee.” According to Mt. Orab Police Chief Bryan Mount, this year’s parade had more entries and more spectators than last year. “This year for the first time, people were lined up at the drive-way to the school,” Chief Mount said. “It wasn’t like that last year. Lawn chairs were everywhere along both sides of the street all the way to Milicron. Then it picked up again closer to town. I can easily say that there were more people at this parade than ever before. It was really an impressive parade and beautiful.” Winners in the different categories of the parade included: • Spectacular Sparkles Award - Collins Towing (illumination) • Elfin Magic Award Gingerbread House Daycare and Allstate Insurance (children featured) • Glory of Angels Award - Crosspoint Wesleyan Church (religious theme) • Grinch’s Only Friend Award - Trinity Christian Fellowship (collies) • Dashing Through the Snow Award - Spitznagel Farm (horse team)
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• Bell’s Will be Ringing Award - Jim Shoemaker (single horse rider) • Knock Your Stockings Off Award - State Representative Doug Green (parade theme) • Santa’s Favorite Toy Frank Black (classic vehicle) • Mayor’s Award - Santa Float by Standring Excavating
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Georgetown girls coach Bernie Cropper (center) instructs his players on defensive tactics during a recent practice.
expressed by Sheets, especially about the overall quality of local girls basketball. “I think people recognize that there are a lot of good players and good teams here in Brown County. It’s a big honor that the other coaches respect our program. We really appreciate it and the girls are excited that they’re so well thought of by all those other coaches.” Cropper also said the ranking brings a bit more added pressure on the court. “I’m sure some of the other coaches will use this ranking to motivate their teams by telling them ‘Here’s a chance to knock off a ranked opponent’, but we’ll just have to do our best one game at a time.” Cropper said the Brown County Tourna-
Brown County Athletes of the Week DJ ISLES Fayetteville Senior Guard D.J. Iles is the male Brown County Athlete of the Week. Iles broke two school records in a single game. He scored 44 points against the Blanchester Wildcats on Nov. 30, breaking the old record of 43 points in one game that was set in 1995. Iles also broke the Fayetteville school record for career points, ending the night with 1,171 points. The old record was 1,139 points, set in 1995.
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The Fayetteville Lady Rockets are the female Brown County Athletes of the Week. The Lady Rockets were recently named the number one team in Divisions II, III, and IV by Cincinnati area coaches.
ment, scheduled for December 27 and 28, should be exciting. He also said he had another game in the tournament to play before he could possibly think about his team taking on the Fayetteville Rockets. “We have very tough first round game at Western Brown, and they’re very good, so we’re going to have our hands full with them before we start thinking beyond that game.”, Cropper said. The Rockets open the Holiday Tournament against the Lady Warriors of Eastern. Cropper did look ahead just a little when asked about the potential of the Lady G-Men this year. “I think this team has the potential to make another strong tournament run. That’s certainly what we’re striving for.”, Cropper said.
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Fayetteville Lady Rockets Coach Toby Sheets (left) supervises practice for his team.
Rockets take second win over Greeneview BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The Fayetteville Lady Rockets took the court against Greeneview, a team they last saw in the 2013 Sectional Finals. The visiting Rockets came away with a 75-62 victory. “We prepared in the preseason like this was the tournament. Our big game with them last year was the sectional final”, said Head Coach Toby Sheets said. “Knowing we had Greeneview the second game of the season has forced us to prepare as if tournament time was the first week of the season. To go on the road and get the victory makes it that much sweeter.” Sheets constructed his defense to hold down the scoring of Greeneview Senior Ashton Lovely. Megan Eyre and Makayla Rosselot were tasked with guarding Lovely, holding her to just two baskets during the game. Lovely also had five points from the free throw line. Sheets said the game was a fast one, which suited him and the Lady Rockets just fine. “We love the pace fast
and so does Greeneview. It was an awesome game to coach.”, Sheets said. The Rockets led the game the entire way, with the Lady Rams closing to within five points a few times, but never got any
closer. Sheets said the Lady Rams kept up defensive pressure on Point Guard Alex Carson the entire night. “She did an awesome job”, Sheets said. “She has
a way of making it look effortless, but I assure you is not an easy one.” The Greeneview game was the first of six games in eleven days for the Lady Rockets.
Upcoming Hoops Schedule Basketball Schedule December 9-15 Eastern Warriors Boys West Union at home 12/10 at Lynchburg-Clay, 12/13 at Ironton, 12/14 Girls at Lynchburg-Clay, 12/9 Peebles at home, 12/12 Fayetteville Rockets Boys Oyler at home 12/11 at Whiteoak, 12/13 at Williamsburg, 12/14 Girls Manchester at home, 12/9 Madeira at home, 12/10 Fairfield at home, 12/12 Georgetown G-Men Boys Batavia at home, 12/10 at Williamsburg, 12/13
Girls at Amelia, 12/9 at Felicity, 12/12 Ripley Blue Jays Boys Manchester at home, 12/13 Bethel-Tate at home, 12/14 Girls Fairfield at home, 12/9 at Whiteoak, 12/12 Western Brown Boys Goshen at home, 12/10 Norwood at home, 12/13 at Mason Co., 12/14 Girls at Hillsboro, 12/9 Bethel-Tate at home, 12/12 at Mason Co., 12/14
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The profile of girls basketball in Brown County has taken a big step forward, with two local teams getting high recognition. The Fayetteville Lady Rockets are ranked number one in the latest Cincinnati Area Coaches Poll for Divisions II, III and IV. The Georgetown Lady G-Men are ranked number four in the poll. Fayetteville Coach Toby Sheets said that the ranking is new territory for the Lady Rockets. “It’s the first time ever. We finished the season last year ranked second. To be Division Four and to earn that ranking is even more special. To get that respect from the Cincinnati coaches is really appreciated.” When asked if the ranking would make other teams go a little harder at the Rockets, Sheets said that other teams are already playing tough against his girls. “We pretty much always have a target on our back, but to get that target you have to win, so we’ll take that.”, Sheets said. He added that the ranking was a reflection of the tradition of quality girls basketball here at home. “Brown County has had solid girls basketball since I’ve been here and that’s 26 years now. When you look back at some of the teams at Eastern and Western Brown and Ripley, as well as Georgetown and here, we’ve had some pretty special teams over the years.” Georgetown Coach Bernie Cropper echoed many of the sentiments
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2-BEDROOM APARTMENT, Georgetown, Equipped Kitchen, Laundry Area Available, Large Living Area, New Kitchen Cabinets, Electric Heat, No Pets, 937-378-3495.
RIPLEY LARGE 3 bedroom, upstairs apartment, large dining room, kitchen & living room. No pets. $425 plus utilities & one month deposit. 937-213-0540.
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. APARTMENTS FOR rent, call about our specials, studios & 1br available. 937-795-0261. APARTMENTS FOR rent. Felicity area. One or two bedrooms plus efficiency apartment, furnished kitchen, a/c, electric heat, private entrance, off street parking. Available now. References, deposit required. Call 513-876-3017. BATAVIA - Two and three bedroom apartments available with open waiting list. Accepting applications M-F, 9am-4pm. Apartments are income based. 513-732-3804. FAIRWAYS at Royal Oak Move in TODAY! 513-898-3792 *Largest 1 Bedroom Apt in the area *5 min off Beechmont/ I-275 *Golf course community, pool, fitness center, dog park, 24hr maintenance *Large dogs welcome (some restrictions) *Only $649/month, $125 deposit *Brand new renovated apts also available FAIRWAYS at Royal Oak Move in TODAY! 513-898-3792 *Large 2 Bedroom Apt *5 min off Beechmont/ I-275 *Golf course community, pool, fitness center, dog park, 24hr maintenance *Large dogs welcome (some restrictions) *Only $749/month, $125 deposit *Brand new renovated apts also available FELICITY GARRISON PLACE SENIOR APARTMENTS 62 & OVER Rent Subsidized Free Utilities Secure Bldg. On-site laundry Pets allowed
513-876-3590 TTY 800-750-0750
GEORGETOWN - 2 & 3br apartments available for immediate occupancy. 2br, 1ba, c/a, all kitchen appliances, w/d hookup, $500/mo & util., $500/dep. 3br, 1.5ba, 1-car att. garage, c/a, all kitchen appliances, laundry room, $675/mo & util. $675/dep., 513-253-8170.
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GEORGETOWN, COURTHOUSE Square, 1-bedroom, 1-bath, equipped kitchen. $450. a month. 1-months deposit & references required. 513-625-4371. LYTLE TRACE Senior Apartments. 62 & over, rent subsidized, secure building, free utilities, on-site laundry, pets allowed. Call 513-724-3358. TTY 800-750-0750.
MT. ORAB Candlelight Apartments 2br Townhouses Start at $565 With discount. Visit our website: briarcreekproperties.com
or call 513-532-5291 or 937-515-3092 Ask about our student, senior & other discounts
WAITING LIST NOW OPEN.
Owensville Commons Apartments is currently accepting applications for 1br apartments for 62 years of age or older, handicapped/disabled regardless of age. Applications taken M-F 9:30a.m.-3:30p.m. 513-732-6935 TDD #1-800-750-0750 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.” Equal Housing Opportunity
WILLIAMSBURG, SPACIOUS 1 & 2br apartments available, off street parking, heat & water included. 513-732-5771. WILLIAMSBURG/ GEORGETOWN - Efficiency or 3br. Trash paid. Beautiful setting, spacious apartment homes. Rents $319-$750. Call to view 513-365-4000.
303 - HOUSES FOR RENT
BETHEL HOUSE for rent, 1br, $450 rent plus deposit, plus utilities. 513-509-9162. FAYETTEVILLE Nice 3-bedroom house, 2baths with an extra 12x12 room and covered patio, 2-car garage. Nice 22x40 barn with concrete floor on 1.5 acre lot, 1/2 woods. Blacktop drive, corner lot. Move in NOW! $800 mo., $800 deposit. 513-659-4627 or 513-260-4331. FELICITY - HOUSE FOR RENT. 3br, 1 bath. Two-story. New carpet, paint, blinds & ceiling fans, W/D hook-ups. Storage garage. New roof. No indoor smoking or pets. $685 month plus utilities. Deposit, first month rent & references required. 513-405-3011. FELICITY HOUSE for rent. 2br, 1ba, new flooring, bathroom, paint, blinds & ceiling fans, open kitchen, washer/dryer hookups, attached 1-car garage w/outbuilding, new roof $750 plus utlities. Deposit & references required 513-405-3011. MT. ORAB area. Three bedroom, two baths, 3-year-old home. Ready to move into. 513-404-4543.
307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT
MOBILE HOME 16x80, 3br, 2ba, no pets, Mt. Orab area, 937-444-2720, $600mo. plus deposit. SARDINIA/MT. ORAB area, 14’x70’ mobile home, 2br, 1ba, all electric, on 1.5 acres, $425/mo. plus $425/dep. Renter pays utilities, NO PETS. 937-446-4677. TWO HOUSES in Ripley for rent. $425/mo. plus deposit, 2 or 3 br, one w/basement, washer/dryer hookups, 937-213-2401 or 937-378-4706.
400 - HOUSES FOR SALE
1214 YANKEETOWN, Hamersville. 3br, 2ba brick ranch. Open floor plan, cathedral ceilings. WB insert FB, 5.7 acres, fenced w/600 SF stone outbuilding, horse barn w/stalls. Assumable 4.25% FHA loan PITI $810 month. 513-429-5504. FSBO-RIPLEY, 4-BEDROOM, 2-bath, family room w/fireplace, eat-in kitchen, large heated garage, $74,000. Owner eager for offer. Call 513-720-4495. FOR SALE: 2br, 1ba house in Mowrystown. Newer vinyl siding & windows. Asking $59,000, possible land contract. 937-446-4129.
400 - HOUSES FOR SALE
506 - CLEANING
BEAUTIFUL 3BR, 2.5ba home located at Lake Waynoka. 2240 sq. ft. of living space including a finished basement. Home located on a 1-acre private park-like wooded lot. Newly renovated, including a dimensional shingle roof, siding, gutters & carpet. Nice spacious outbuilding, large deck across back of home. $147,500. Call 513-659-3569 for inquiries or to schedule a showing or go to:
CLEAN SWEEP Cleaning Service Full service home and business cleaning. Available daily, weekly or monthly. Contact Shannon Howell at 937-213-3749.
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FARM WITH nice 1.5 story older home w/basement, 3 car detached garage, barns & 20 rolling acres with large rock lined creek and woods, great for hunting or farming, more or less acreage available, Bethel New Hope Rd., 1 mi. from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel. Asking $215,000 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 Dan (May also sell for less with fewer acres) HOUSE FOR Sale in Fincastle, 3br, 2ba, w/carport, 2-car garage & 3-outbuildings on approximately 2-acres. 937-764-1618.
402 - APT. HOUSES FOR SALE MT. ORAB 2-family apartment house, zoned commercial, located in growing area, $125.000.00, possible owner financing, 937-444-2689. 403 - MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 2005 GAIL Legacy 14x60, shingle on metal, 2br, 1ba, $1500 down, $500 month. 513-505-8311, 859-466-3554, 513-724-7233. 3BR, 1BA mobile home in Moler MHP, Mt. Orab, excellent condition, all appliances included, $12,000 OBO. 513-313-5553 ABANDONED DOUBLEWIDE with land, PLEASE TAKE OVER, $3500 deposit. 888-221-4503. MOBILE HOME for Sale 1993 Palm Harbor, 16x80 shingle on vinyl, 3br, 2ba, $2,000 down, $550 a month, 513-505-8311, 859-466-3554, 513-724-7233.
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)
406 - FARMS FOR SALE 50 ACRE farm Mt. Orab area. 42-acres tillable, 6-acres woods. Totally remodeled 4br home, 3-car garage, large barn, $359,000. Call 937-444-2689. 501 - CHILD CARE DAYCARE HUGS & KIDS, LLC. 6th & Willow St., Williamsburg Call Dorothy Lewis 513-218-7471 or Stephanie Lewis 859-801-0125 I CURRENTLY have openings for daycare in Georgetown M-F Anytime AM to 5:30 PM. Contact Shannon 937-213-3749. References available. 5-years of consecutive experience.
HOLIDAYS ARE COMING! Time to think about cleaning good for the holidays. I have great references & great rates! I also clean, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Call Sandy at 513-255-4342.
507 - SEWING & ALTERATIONS
For all your sewing needs for you, your family and your home. Call 937-4444276. Reasonable rates, expert service. SEWING & ALTERATIONS For you & home. Reasonable rates, quality service, day or evening. 513-967-1873
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 JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650
901 - SALES
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.
607 - FIREWOOD
FIREWOOD FOR Sale - $100 pickup truck load. For details call Drew Howser 937-444-4787 or Corey Spitznagel at 937-444-4525. FOR SALE Firewood, sold by State Regulations, u-pick up or we deliver. For fast friendly service call Cox Firewood at: 937-378-4309 No answer, leave message Located 3600 SR 125 Georgetown, OH State & County Voucher welcome Credit Cards Accepted SEASONED & split mixed hardwood, fullsize pick-up truck load thrown in & thrown out, $90. Will deliver in area between Mt. Orab & Felicity and Amelia & Georgetown, 937-379-5071 or 513-259-1070.
608 - FARM PRODUCE HAY FOR sale - square bales, mixed grass. Leave message 937-549-3802. SQUARE BALES of high quality alfalfa timothy hay, green & leaFY 50-60lb bales, 2nd 3rd & 4th cutting. 937-373-3631.
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ANTIQUES CASH PAID! For costume jewelry, dishes, vases, silverware, sterling silver, old toys, metal signs, crocks, old books of Brown, Adams or Clermont Counties, Indian relics. See Kay at Ripley’s Old Piano Factory Antique Mall Monday 10am-4pm or call 513-313-0338 anytime.
CASH PAID TODAY! Antiques • Jewelry • Furniture • Appliances • Gold • Silver • Records • Tools • All Collectibles • Household • Estates • Used Cars • 30 Year Buyer
Almost Anything! 937-378-2850 937-378-1819
613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES SHORKIE PUPPIES, females, black & white $250. Ask for Terri 937-444-9702 or 513-382-2138.
614 - HORSES/LIVESTOCK
1ST CALF Angus Cross Heifers, gentle & medium framed, breed to be fresh January, February 2014. 937-373-3631.
615 - MISC. FOR SALE
2-ROUND OAK end tables, 2-oak lamps, 55 gallon aquarium w/pump, filter, etc. 937-446-2481.
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 OLDER RUTHVEN prints, framed & matted. Must sell. Call 513-518-4351.
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A snow cover pallet, this will be the view much too soon!
Dec. in your garden BY Faye Mahaffey Master Gardner Volunteer The frigid weather at the end of November has drastically changed my plan for outdoor holiday decorations this year! I have some fall decorations that are “stuck” in the frozen ground. Hopefully we will have a few 50 degree sunny days so that scarecrows don’t have to don Santa hats. My first seed catalog arrived last week! I have to finish up in the potting shed this week. There are some dirty gardening tools that need some attention. My favorite gardening almanac lists the following gardening tasks for December: 1. Bring clay pots and statues made of cement, clay and some resins indoors. If items are too heavy to move, cover them with a tarp or plastic to keep them dry over winter. Repeated freezing and thawing could crack these garden objects. 2. Stock up on sand or kitty litter to cope with icy paths. 3. Protect shrubs planted under your roofline from snow damage. You might want to consider transplanting them in the spring to a location away from the roofline. 4. Check for mole tunnels and fill them with soil before the ground freezes. 5. Continue starting paper whites every few weeks for
nonstop indoor bloom. 6. Start seeds of biennial flowers that you want to treat as annuals. 7. Water houseplants thoroughly, but not too frequently. 8. Treat your houseplants to pebble trays. 9. Mulch strawberries to insulate them from cycles of freezing and thawing. 10. Cut fall-bearing raspberries to the ground. I found a fantastic calendar that provides timely gardening tips each month. December gives you information on caring for those holiday plants you might receive this year! Amaryllis – Daytime temperature needs to be 68 to 70 degrees, bright light, evenly moist soil, and no fertilizer. Cyclamen – Daytime temperature needs to be less than 70 degrees nighttime temperature between 50 to 60 degrees, sunlight, low nitrogen, and high humidity. Kalanchoe – Daytime temperature around 70 degrees, nighttime temperatures between 60 to 65 degrees, light source can be sunlight or artificial light, soil moisture may be regular to dry, and fertilizer can be added to the pot. Cactus – Daytime temperature needs to be around 70 degrees, nighttime temperatures between 55 to 60 degrees, Sunlight/bright light, soil should be thoroughly dry, and this plant doesn’t like a drafty area.
Poinsettia – Temperatures in the daytime should be between 65 – 70 degrees, nighttime temperatures between 65 – 70 degrees, bright light or no sun, evenly moist soil, and be sure to limit the temperature flux to keep this plant happy. This week I purchased a bird seed block and placed it on my deck. The birds love to feast on this and it gives my indoor cat hours of entertainment. I also put out several suet blocks and the birds devoured them in one day! I love sitting and watching the birds that visit our feeders. Cardinals, Blue jays, nuthatches, juncos and woodpeckers are just a few of our frequent diners. This summer we were blessed with the company of a Piliated Woodpecker! It is amazing that such a large bird can be so timid around the other birds. The 2014 garden seminars being held at the Fincastle campus of Southern State Community College will begin January 16. Steve Boehme (Goodseed Farms) will talk about moving into a new landscape. All seminars are free and open to the public and are held in the library from 6 - 7:30 p.m. I am headed out to finish up with the outside decorations. My husband always jokes that the electric company should send us a thank you note each January. Ho! Ho! Ho!
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Highland County hosting Ag program Agriculture is Everyone’s Business Last year the Highland County Chamber of Commerce held an event, Agriculture is Everyone’s Business at the Central Campus of Southern State Community College in the Patriot Center. The 2013 program included two wellknown speakers in Ohio Department of Agriculture Director David Daniels and longtime agriculture broadcaster Orion Samuelson. The program, and the attendance, was outstanding for this event that included breakfast that involved the Highland Co. Cattlemen’s, local FFA members, and many more. This year the program will be held on Friday, January 17, 2014 at the same location. This event is in the morning, with different times for the breakfast portion and the program. This year one of the speakers will be Orion’s broadcast partner Max Armstrong. Tickets are limited for this event. More details are available from the Chamber at (937) 393-1111. I will have more details in the coming weeks in this paper, too. Tobacco Market and Expo The tobacco markets have been somewhat active. The receiving stations have been open for a while now, and the reports that I have heard from growers who have sold tobacco is that it is averaging over $2
DAVID DUGAN OSU EXTENSION SERVING ADAMS, BROWN AND HIGHLAND CO. per pound. I have heard crop averages in the $2.06 neighborhood for the most part. As you probably already know, there are a number of companies with receiving stations, the Burley Co-op, and a few auctions, where you can market the crop this year. You also may have heard that there is a developing market for the stalks. Yes, I said a market for the tobacco stalks. If I was still involved in growing the crop I would have to change something I always told people helping cut and hang the crop. I use to get on them for tearing up the leaves, walking on them and so forth. I told them we sell the leaves, not the stalks. Some growers may have received a letter about selling the stalks. From what I have been able to gather, the stalks may be bundled or baled. The price may vary on bundles vs. bales. The moisture levels are one of the things that everyone will need to be aware of. The moisture levels need to be in the neighborhood of 20%. I know the University of Kentucky is doing some work on the situation. Dr. Bob Pearce, UK Tobacco
Specialist, told me that he had gathered some stalks in mid-November and the moisture level was around 60%, so there will need to be more drying before any are ready to sell. One concern that one grower had when we were recently talking about this potential for selling tobacco stalks was the nutrient value. Traditionally the tobacco stalks have been spread out on fields as a source of nutrients remaining in the stalks from growing the tobacco. The tests that have been done recently, using current nutrient and fertilizer prices, show that the nutrients in the stalks are worth about 6 cents per pound of stalks. I will share more about the market for the stalks as things progress. For more information about the selling of stalks, the markets and production practices you may want to write down the date for this year’s Tobacco Expo in Lexington, KY. The date is January 17, 2014. Yes, it is the same date as the Agriculture is Everyone’s Business that I mentioned above. You will also have the opportunity for the local Tobacco Grower Meeting this winter. I have not yet set the date or location for this, but will have it available in the next couple weeks.
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Shopko launches “Help Us Give Back” in support of local schools Foundation to donate up to $2,000 to Georgetown Schools This holiday season, as shoppers seek the ideal gift for their loved ones, Shopko Hometown Foundation is giving back to the Hometown communities it is privileged to serve. For every signature Shopko Hometown in Georgetown receives between December 1 and December 24, the Shopko Hometown Foundation will make a $1 donation to Georgetown School District (up to $2,000 per store) as part of its Help Us Give Back initiative, a program that is being run in all 181 store locations across the country. Customers can sign their name once a day, every day to show their support; no donation or purchase is required. “At Shopko Hometown, we understand that schools are the center of our community, so it is crucial that they receive assistance to maintain the standard of excellence our community members have come to expect,” said Pamela Lowman, Shopko Hometown store manager. “The Help Us Give Back campaign is an easy and free way for local residents to raise money for their schools. Given our community’s strong commitment to its children, I fully expect we will quickly reach 2,000 signatures in our store well before the December 24th deadline.”
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monthly diabetes support meetings held at the Georgetown Baptist Church the second Monday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. For more information, visit the web site at www.ncbde.org or call the national office at 877-2393233 or 847-228-9795.
Five sites are included in this year’s tour: ● The 1826 Ammen Home. Colonel David Ammen, a newspaper publisher, was a good friend of Jesse Grant and the father of General Jacob Ammen and Rear Admiral Dan Ammen, who was a lifelong friend of Ulysses Grant. Colonel Donald McGraw, USA, Retired, a direct descendant of Jacob Ammen, will show artifacts from the General’s career. ● The first school attended by Ulysses Grant. Built in 1824 as a Methodist church, the building was converted to a school when the Methodists built a new church across from the Grant home in 1827. It is now a private residence and the current owner is doing some extensive remodeling while preserving the character of the building. ● The Bailey House. The home was built in 1830 by Dr. George Bailey, a local physician. When Dr. Bailey’s son Bart failed his midterm exams at West Point, he left an opening which was filled by his friend and neighbor, Ulysses Grant. ● U.S. Grant Homestead. A recently completed major renovation has restored the home to its appearance in the late 1830s. The interior reflects Jesse Grant’s success as a businessman in the tannery, real estate, and insurance business. Ulysses will tell you a little about his life in Georgetown. ● Brandon and Crystal Winterrod
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Restored U.S. Grant Homestead.
home. This classic Sears cataloghome will celebrate its 100th birthday in 2014. Sears sold more than 70,000 homes between 1908 and 1940. Customers could choose from a catalog of floor plans, and everything necessary, including the nails, was shipped by rail. It’s likely that the Winterrod home arrived in Georgetown on the CG&P. The tour begins at the Georgetown United Methodist Church (State
Street entrance) where you can buy tickets and pick up a tour packet. Tickets are $10 and those who buy before December 8 will be entered in the drawing for a special John Ruthven-Thompson House Basket with a retail value of over $125. Tickets are available at Donohoo’s Drugstore on the west side of the courthouse square or by phone at 937378-3087. You do not have to be present to win.
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BRICK RANCH HOME, POLE GARAGE & 0.49 ACRE LOT: Fixer upper brick ranch home, 1646 sq. ft. living area, LR, kitchen, family room w/ rock fireplace, 3 BR, bath w/ shower, utility area; Front & back porches, crawl space, public water & sewer; Wood sided pole garage shop approx. 26'x40' w/ concrete floor, 2 overhead doors & service door plus utility bldg.; Lg. lot w/ shade; Appears to be structurally good, but is in need of updating; AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Great opportunity to purchase home at absolute auction; Close to school & I-275; Would work well for a home for your family or an investment property; Check web for terms, more details & pictures; Call Auctioneers for Packet; Disclaimer: All information contained herein is believed to be accurate but not warranted. Auctioneers & sales people are agents for the seller; OPEN HOUSE: Mon., Dec. 2 & 9; 4:00-5:30 PM or by Appt.
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1379088 - Bethel - IMMACULATE! Unbelievably constructed. Inside walls insulated, 2 full kit, Formal DR w/crown molded tray ceiling, Deluxe MBR suite, Full brick w/ coined corners, Decking & patio, 40x60 Tecumseh bldg. w/ water. Elec to bldg. Rolling ac w/a creek, shed. $325,000 PRI
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1377691 - Georgetown - Immaculate! Absolutely everything has been recently updated: flring, lite pkg., bathrooms. 3BD, 2.5BA. Custom kit. w/granite cntr tops, hardwood flrs, glass doors, SS appliance package and cabinetry. Must see to believe. Beau landscaped all on no outlet street. $132,500
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1265584 - Mt. Orab - OWNER T L U M 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 SO
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1366438 - Mt. Orab MUST SEE!! Beautiful bi-level nestled in the heart of Mount Orab. 3BD 2BA. Minutes from 68
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Georgetown - WOW! Total remodel! Refinished hardwood floors throughout! The Kitchen is amazingly updated. 1.5 story. 3BD, 1BA. Rolling 0.62 acre lot, detached garage, potting shed, full basement. Quaint quiet neighborhood. Walk to the Brown county Fair! WOW! $69,900
1355240 - Mt. Orab- Total renovation* Modules have movable walls to set office space up to suit your needs*Newer HVAC, elec service, wndws (on tanning side) *HWH & flring thru-out *Tanning business sold separately *New stone facade *Office furniture is negotiable. $165,000. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! 1370921 - Felicity - Immaculate 8 yr old home located in a beau country setting with amazing views. 4BD, 3.5BA. 2 story with fin LL w/walkout. Fully equipped kit, vaulted ceiling in LR. Huge family rm. Baths on all levels. Beautifully landscaped, newly refinished deck & patio 5.6 ac. $199,900 SO
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1377086 Mt. Orab - Unique, yet immaculate wood sided home private, private, private nestled on 6.3 lush acres. Home has a ultra open floor plan w/views of the woods and creek that will satisfy any nature lover. Fully equipped kitchen w/ custom cabinetry and counter tops. MBR has a plumbed 2nd bathroom and a huge walk-in closet. 25 min drive to Eastgate. $114,700
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1381702 - Batavia - Wow! Get ready to move. Formal Model Home. 2BD, 2BA. Two year old condo in excellent condition w/brand new laminate thru-out. Fresh neutral paint. Gorgeous lite pkg. Fully equip. kit. and laun. Move-In-Ready!! A absolute true MUST SEE!!! Call Dominic today! $93,000
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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. $134,000 Georgetown Walk back in time as you enter the front door of this magnificent home! 3BD, 1.5 BA. Double parlor, fluted wdwk w/rosettes. Wide baseboards & a cherry bannister. A dry cellar underneath. This home has a secure, local alarm system which can be transferred to the new owner. $74,500
Location, Location, Location! Total Re-hab tastefully done. Brand New Roof, Elec. Service, Vinyl, HWH, Gar Door & Opener. 3BD, 2BA. Plumbing, Clst Doors, Paint & flring. BRAND NEW fully Equipped Kit. New vanities in baths. Shed. All on 1 ac. Better than New! Bethel Area. $107,500
1374916 Ripley Wonderful river view! 2BD, 1BA. Brand new kitchen, bsmt windows & paint thruout. Hardwood flring. Large living room. Newer retaining wall at walk-out. Truly affordable. Why rent? $42,000 SOLD
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1376435 - Mt. Orab - Move-in Beauty! 3BD, 2BA. This corner location is ready to accept your growing family. Open floor plan, fully equipped kit w/island, neutral wall colors, study, MBR suite w/walk-in clst, French door walk-out to fully fenced back yard. Prof. landscaped. Immac!! $135,000 PRI
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1367802 - Fayetteville - Quaint 3 bdrm. stick built tucked away on a gorgeous wooded lot. More than ready to move in. Brand new flooring & sub-flooring, drywall, Kitchen cabinets & counter tops. Lighting, windows. 1 carport. $57,900
1363729 - Georgetown - 3000 sqft L/A. Historic home full of period touches. Natural wide baseboards, pocket drs &a parlor to name a few. New hdwd flooring & total DR renovation in '10. Enclosed back porch '08. Furnace, HWH, windows, roof & all plumbing '04. $148,500.
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1358528 - Georgetown - WOW! All brick home w/brand new roof, paint & flring* Both baths & kit. fully renovated* 3BD, 2BA. Open foyer w/ceramic flring & closet *Fam. Rm. w/bar & wall of french doors* Deck w/lanai*2 walk in clsts in MBR suite*Coy pond* Beautifully landscaped. $129,900
Commercial Georgetown - $72,777.00 Comm'l gar. set up to meet many needs. Two separate gar. drs on front w/ rear and side entry. Office in bldg. Separate renovated home included in the sale. Two water and sewer taps. Gar and home metered separately. 120' rd. fron. 1.077 ac.
1355243- Lake Lorelei- Park-like setting for this well built cedar sided home w/separate mother-in-law suite. 2BD, 2BA. *Huge family/florida rm*Brick wall fireplace*Counter bar in kit*3 car gar. all together.* 4 wooded lots* Horseshoe pit & fountain* Short walk to lake. $119,900
1374087 - Ripley - Get ready to move! 3BR, 2 full Ba. Quaint & Spacious 2 story village home (Public water & sewer) w/partially finished walkout bsmt. Hdwd floors thru-out. Updated Kitchen,lighting, electric, patio & front door. Beautiful rock wall perinnial garden. $95,000
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Phyllis Smith achieves Historic home tour set in Georgetown The annual Georgetown Christmas Certified Diabetes Home Tour, sponsored by the U.S. Grant Homestead Association, will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2013 Educator status from 12 to 5 pm.