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Vol. 37 No. 47

Sunday, July 4, 2010

29 sex offenders to drop off watch list The Brown County Sheriff’s Office keeps track of 106 registered sex offenders in the county.

Now, after a State Supreme Court ruling, 29 of those offenders will no longer have to register with law enforcement when their reporting

requirement ends, leaving 77 to monitor.

A new law mandating reporting and classification procedures for convicted sex offenders went into effect in Ohio on January 1, 2008.

One of its measures reclassified convicted sex offenders convicted before that date, forcing them to comply with new reporting laws.

The State Supreme Court ruled that practice unconstitutional.

That means that offenders who were convicted before January 1, 2008 will revert back to prior reporting requirements that were not as strict for some as the new law.

Offenders convicted after that time must follow current reporting requirements.

Brown County Chief Deputy John Schadle said that things won’t change much in Brown County because of the ruling.

“We check on all sex offenders in the county once a month, no matter what”, Schadle said.

“The road deputies are assigned a list of names at the first of each month and they

go out and knock on the doors.”

Ohio’s current law requires a separate hearing after a sexually oriented conviction to determine which tier an offender falls under.

Reporting requirements can range from once a year for ten years to every 90 days for life.

Tier I is the least serious and those assigned are

referred to as Sexually Oriented Offenders.

Tier II assignees are referred to as Habitual Sexual Offenders and the most serious category, Tier III, is reserved for Sexual Predators.

Of the current 106 offenders on the Brown County reporting list, 52 are listed as Tier III offenders.

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Aberdeen shooting deaths ruled murder-suicide

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The shooting deaths of two men in Aberdeen in May have been ruled a murder/suicide.

Brown County Coronor Dr. Tim McKinley said evidence shows that 61 year old Dannie Blanton shot his son, 37 year old Scott Blanton, and then turned the gun on himself.

McKinley said the elder Wagner died from a selfinflicted gunshot wound to the head.

Brown County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy John

Schadle said that the younger Blanton had a gunshot wound to the upper arm and chest.

Both men were shot with a .25 automatic pistol.

Schadle said the evidence indicated the two men struggled over the gun, including 34 other shots that were fired inside the home that were lodged in walls and other areas.

The body of the younger Blanton was found by the front door of the home and the body of his father was found in a back bedroom.

Schadle said the gun was

found with Dannie Blanton in the bedroom and that Blanton had more ammunition in his pants pockets.

Schadle said that both men had money in their pockets and there were no other signs of robbery or forced entry that would lead investigators to believe that any other individuals were involved in the shootings.

Schadle added that the two men had reportedly clashed over financial issues.

Both men were found dead inside the elder Blantons

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The deaths of Dannie and Scott Blanton happened inside this home on Elm Street in Aberdeen on May 7.

Sardinia Founder's Day Festival a success

BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press

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Moler Raceway park in Sterling Township has new restrictions on racing days and times following a court ruling.

Racing to continue at Moler with restrictions

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press

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Racing will continue at Moler Raceway Park in Sterling Township, but with a few legal restrictions.

That is the result of a ruling released this week following a four day civil trial last May 1-4.

Judge W. Richard Walton ruled that the Moler Raceway may only allow racing on Friday nights and all racing must stop at midnight.

Walton’s ruling also says that “the running of the racetrack past midnight would constitute a private nuisance”, presumably giving anyone opposed to the operation of the racetrack the ability to file suit again.

Other restrictions include requiring mufflers on all racing cars and limiting decibel levels to 75 decibels at 100 feet from the track.

The judge also ordered that all lights and speakers be aimed

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at the racetrack, not outward and that the cost of the lawsuit be “assessed equally between the plaintiffs and defendants”.

The ruling also “shall run with the land and be binding upon the current and future owners and operation of activities upon the premises”.

Neighbors of the raceway were visibly upset with the decision.

“I feel like we’ve been stomped by the damned court system”, said 65 year old Rufus Waugh. Waugh lives across the road from the raceway.

“The man making the decision don’t come around to see what it’s like around here on a Friday night.”

Patricia Rumsey’s property borders the raceway.

“I’m angry and I don’t see how anyone can say it’s not a nuisance”, Rumsey said.

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The 34th Annual Sardinia Founder's Day Celebration was successful during its three-day run the last weekend in June, according to Celebration Committee Chairman Greg Cassidy.

“Everybody seemed pretty pleased with the entertainment, and, of course, the food was good,” Cassidy said in a June 29 interview.

The festival, which began Friday, June 25, and concluded with a Fireworks Show Sunday night, June 27, had several new events this year, some of which were more successful than others, according to Cassidy.

He said there was good participation in a Hot Dog Eating Contest, which had both Youth and Adult Divisions on June 26, and in a Watermelon Eating Contest, which had three Youth Divisions on June 27.

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Adriana Ransom, left, of Colerain Township, and Carson Best of West Union, both 3, display the trophies and wear the sashes they received after judges selected them the 2010 Little Miss Sardinia and Little Mr. Sardinia at the conclusion of the Sardinia Founder's Day Celebration Baby Show on June 26.

McIntosh retires as BCBE director

BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press A familiar face to many Brown County residents is now missing from the Brown County Board of Elections Office in Georgetown.

Former BCBE Director Sue McIntosh retired this past Wednesday, June 30, from that post she held beginning in May 1991.

Although she said she really liked her job, McIntosh, 64, noted in a June 29 interview “I'm at the stage I'm ready to retire.”

McIntosh began working for the BCBE Office as a part-time clerk in October 1989 and became a full-time clerk the next year. She became director in May 1991 after former director Carol Baker had resigned

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due to a stroke she suffered in 1990 and after members of Brown County's Elections Board asked her if she was interested in the position.

Her duties and those of her office workers are to proof information on ballots for upcoming elections, test election machines to ensure they are operating and recording votes correctly, register voters, accept and verify resolutions for ballot issues, and check the validity of signatures on petitions submitted by political candidates or ballot issue supporters.

She said one of the biggest challenges of her job has been keeping up with changes in election laws over the years.

“Presidential elections are always a challenge,” McIntosh added.

Five presidential elections took place during her service as BCBE director.

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The RULH Local School District has ended the 200910 Fiscal Year on a positive financial note, although news in late June regarding Duke Energy certainly will impact the district's 2010-11 Budget.

The current fiscal year concluded this past Wednesday, June 30, and the new fiscal year began this past Thursday, July 1.

In a June 24 telephone interview, District Treasurer Vivian Armour reported the

district possibly was going to conclude the 2009-10 Fiscal Year with about $1 million left in its General Fund, which provides most of its operating money. That is significantly higher than the estimated $750,000 remaining in the General Fund at the conclusion of the 2008-09 Fiscal Year.

Principal Vacancies Noted Armour said the district saved some money this past fiscal year by the fact two of its three school buildings didn't have full-time principals

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for a combined total of five months, and other salaried personnel filled in those positions as needed.

RULH Elementary School was left without a principal at its helm after Principal Jane Massie, who died earlier this year, retired. RULH High School was left without a principal after the RULH Local School District Board of Education voted on Jan. 28 to suspend Todd Music from that position without pay and benefits due to alleged “gross insubordination, incompetency and other just cause”.

While an open hearing regarding Music's suspension began June 23, school board members voted at their regular meeting June 22 to award Susan Skinner a one-year contract to become RULH High School's new principal for the 2010-11 School Year.

Skinner, a sixth-grade science teacher at RULH Middle School, is also RULH High School's athletic director and a member of the RULH District's Leadership Team.

School board members voted at their regular meeting on May 19 to award District Technology Coordinator Susan Owens a two-year contract to become RULH Elementary School's new principal.

Treasurer Reports To Board Armour informed school

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Reds tickets still available There are a few tickets left for the 5th Annual Red’s Night at Great American Ballpark sponsored by the Russellville Kiwanis. The game is Monday, July 19, 2010 against the Washington Nationals. Tickets are $30 per person that includes a half price ticket at field level and a bus ride to the ballpark. The bus will leave the Russellville Rambler Center at 5 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. from St. George Church in Georgetown.

Tickets are available at Purdy & Ring Law Office, 318 W. State St., Georgetown.

board members at their regular meeting in June how 200910 had been a good fiscal year for the district.

She mentioned the district's revenues were higher than expected and its expenditures were lower than expected.

Armour said both state and federal contributions to the district went up as well as some real estate taxes, in part due to some Current Agricultural Use Value higher assessments, and also mentioned the contribution the U.S. Marine Corps had made toward RULH High School's Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Program.

While reporting that good news, she also mentioned she had learned the district could lose about $64,000 during this new fiscal year because of Duke Energy's request with the Ohio Department of Taxation to reduce its personal property tax payments, which help fund public school districts in Southwestern Ohio.

School districts received a late notice just before the start of their new fiscal years how their tax money from Duke would be reduced.

Duke is requesting its tax obligation be reduced by 40 percent.

While Duke's appeal is being heard, Ohio law allows Duke to pay a lower tax amount based on the lower valuation amount it is seeking.

Armour told school board members on June 22 the district could begin feeling the impact of the reduced Duke tax contributions as early as July and added the reduced contributions would “nullify” increased state funds anticipated for the district, essentially making the new school year's budget about the same as last year.

Another change Armour mentioned in the new budget compared to last fiscal year's is the fact the district had “a huge influx” of federal Stimulus dollars during the 2009-10 School Year from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that Congress approved in 2009.

The treasurer said the RULH won't receive District Stimulus funds this coming fiscal year unless Congress reauthorizes Stimulus expenditures.

Christmas in July set this Saturday in Ripley

BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press Christmas in July Celebration will be held this Saturday, July 10, in downtown Ripley with many activities occurring on Main Street.

Anyone interested in getting in a Yuletide Season mood this summer is invited to come down for food, music, collector cars and maybe even an early visit from Santa Claus himself.

Some specific activities and times include: 10:45 a.m.: Zumba exercises led by Ashley Rice-Ramey of Ripley Noon: Pet Contest.

1 p.m.: Kids' Games.

3-6 p.m.: Music.

4 p.m.: Ripley Lions Club Cruise-In. Riverview Primary Care will be open for complimentary makeup and skin care consultations. Those attending may get special prices on Obagi skin care and Jane Iredale product.

Ripley Farmers Market will offer homemade ice cream.

Ripley Builders Supply will sponsor carriage rides during the evening.

A raffle to benefit River Village Christmas will include the following among its many prizes: Riverview Primary Care gift basket featuring Obagi skin care and Jane Iredale products valued at $300; a lunch certificate from Ripley Farmers Market; and an oil change from Automotive.

Applegate's Raffle buckets will be set up at some Ripley merchants.

The Union Township Public Library on Main Street will sponsor a Book Sale that day, and a “tropical Santa” is expected to show up at the Christmas in July Celebration.

Christmas in July visitors are urged to stop by businesses in Ripley's downtown and uptown areas.

Those attending may stop

by Ripley restaurants such as the River Breeze, the Fifties

Diner and the Dairy Yum Yum for great food or the Boat Club, Snappers Saloon, the Riviera, or the Meeting Place for a beverage.

Antiques and other interesting items will be available for sale at such businesses as the Old Piano Factory, Judith's Attic Antiques, the Roost, River Peepers, Bristow's Pharmacy, Helens, and the Ripley Florist.

Uptown businesses those attending may visit include Spirit Shoe Outlet, Kinkead Ridge Winery and Tiny's Shop.

Christmas in July visitors also are urged to visit Ripley's historic locations including the John Rankin House, the John P. Parker House and the Ripley Museum.

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July Fourth Program set in Sardinia George A. Lambert Post 755 of the American Legion in Sardinia will conduct an Independence Day Program at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 4, at the Sardinia Veterans and Community Park Shelter.

The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Those attending are invited to join American Legion members for hot dogs and other treats before the program begins.

The park is located off Purdy Road (State Route 134) behind the Sardinia Public Library.

Dance set at Eagles Lodge Landon Williams and the Stone Country Band will perform at a dance 8-11:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 10, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2293 Lodge in Georgetown.

Admission will be $7 per person.

Post 755 to hold Independence Day program George A. Lambert, American Legion Post 755, Sardinia will be conducting Independence Day an Program on Sunday, July 4, 2010 at 6 p.m. The program will be presented at the Sardinia Veterans and Community Park Shelter, located behind the library on Purdy Road.

Before the program begins, you are invited to join us in the picnic shelter to enjoy hot dogs and other treats. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

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Four women to serve as Decatur Parade marshals

There are a number of Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicle Deputy Registrar locations across the state that may be closed on Monday, July 5, due to the July 4th holiday. About eight agencies will be open around the state, but may have limited hours.

Customers should call ahead to their local Deputy Registrar to verify if and when they are open July 5. A list of Deputy Registrar locations and phone numbers can

be found online at:http://bmv.ohio.gov/county _lst.stm.

Deputy Registrars are contracted to offer driver license, state identification card and vehicle registration services for the BMV. Customers are reminded that they may renew vehicle registrations or purchase license plates online 24 hours a day, seven days a week at www.oplates.com or by calling 1-866-675-2837.

made from scratch (including any icing), and cream pies and other items that require refrigeration won't be accepted because of the contest being outside in hot weather.

Each entry must be accompanied by its recipe on a 3” by 5” index card.

Entries will be accepted 910:30 a.m., and judging will begin at 10:45 a.m.

A Baked Goods Auction of those entries will be held at the conclusion of the Parade, which could be as late as noon or earlier. The Auction proceeds will be split between the Decatur Duty Doers 4-H Club and the Byrd Township Community Center for its upkeep.

Further information about the Baked Goods Contest is available by calling Shelia Holton at (937) 373-3934. attending the Those Annual Decatur Day In The Park also will have the opportunity to enjoy musical performances. Fry said the West Union-based Liberty Cornet Band, which performs instrumental patriotic, popular, and Broadway tunes, is scheduled to perform about 1 p.m., and the 2nd Chance Band, which performs original contemporary Christian music, is slated to take the Park Gazebo stage about 2 p.m.

Other activities slated to round out Decatur's annual celebration include Arm Wrestling Competition at 1 p.m. and a Cornhole Tournament at 2:30 p.m.

Those attending have the opportunity to purchase a Split The Pot ticket with the winning ticket to be drawn about 4:30 p.m. at the conclusion of the festival. Fry said the person holding the winning ticket does not need to be present to win.

The festival is not just for Decatur area residents but for the general public, Fry said, as she invited everyone to attend and to bring along lawn chairs.

“I would like to invite all members of the public whether around Decatur or elsewhere to attend for fun day,” the publicity chairwoman said.

Further information about the 27th Annual Decatur Day In The Park is available by calling Fry at (937) 3733703.

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Route 125 west of the Decatur Park, and participants march or ride on SR 125 past the park where an announcer informs those watching about the Parade's approaching units.

Fry said Parade participants will line up at 10-10:45 a.m. at the Community Center, and the procession is expected to begin about 11 a.m.

Opening ceremonies are slated to begin about 10:30 a.m. in the Decatur Park with a presentation of the Colors by members of Walter Miller Post 394 of the American Legion in Russellville and the singing of “The StarSpangled Banner” by Decatur resident Amber Hornsby.

Trophies will be awarded to Parade participants in the following categories: Car, Horse, Tractor, Float and Best Child Entry. Fire Truck trophies also will be presented.

The Sheeler Sisters, a quartet of sisters who grew up in the Decatur area, are anticipated to present their Annual Skit in the Decatur Park following the Parade.

A Baked Goods Contest is scheduled that day with the following adult categories: Cakes, Pies and Cobblers, Breads and Muffins, Cookies and Brownies, and Peanut Bars. The Contest also includes two categories for bakers 16 and younger: Cookies and Brownies (which are separate although they are in the same category in the Adult Division).

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BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press Four special women will be honored as grand marshals of the Decatur Day In The Park Parade this Saturday, July 10, in Decatur.

Kay Fry, publicity chairwoman for the 27th Annual Decatur Day In The Park, said the four women contributed much to the Decatur community over a long period of time.

They include Betty Edwards, who is 101; Gertrude Young, who turned 100 earlier this year; Ruth Jodrey, 80; and Jane Wagner, 76.

Fry also said four other women who contributed much to Decatur will be honored posthumously as grand marshals: Eva Harris, Mildred Huff, Shirley Lucas Parker and Odessa Patrick.

The Annual Day In The Park in that small Eastern Brown County community is celebrated the second Saturday of each July and serves as a homecoming opportunity for many former Decatur residents.

It always offers a variety of activities to those attending, and those coming to Decatur also have the opportunity to enjoy delicious refreshments including several flavors of homemade ice cream.

Parade To Start At 11 A.M. The festival's Annual Parade begins at the Byrd Township Community Center (the former Decatur High School) along State

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Ripley Lions Club to hold cruise-in Ripley Lions Club is sponsoring a cruise-in for cars, bikes, etc., the second Thursday of the month - July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9 and Oct. 14 starting at 5 p.m. at the Lions Community Park on the River located at Cherry Street and Front Street.

There will be a 50/50 drawing. There are five nearby restaurants, shopping, a river walk and river watching. Sandwiches, chips and pop will also be available.

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Make your 4th of July a safe celebration Getting plans together for your 4th of July holiday?

Looking forward to cookouts, homemade potato salad, corn hole and volleyball games? I know I’m eager to celebrate our country’s Declaration of Independence, and I can’t wait to see those fireworks, either!

I’m sure many of you have fond memories of 4th of July picnics in your childhood, at which you’d get together with families and friends for a full day of food and fun!

Well, while you’re planning the menu and games for your holiday celebration, include a plan for a safe way home.

Why do I mention this?

Because unfortunately, the 4th of July holiday is one of the holiday periods when we see numerous traffic crashes. And alcohol is a major reason why we see fatal crashes during the July 4th holiday. That’s also why the Brown County Safe Communities Coalition, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, and other local law enforcement officials are working together to get the “Drunk Driving.

SUSAN BASTA Over the Limit/Under Arrest” message out before the celebrations begin.

Last year in Ohio during the 4th of July holiday period, there were 22 traffic crash-related deaths and 1,674 injuries. Four deaths and 150 injuries were caused by alcohol-related crashes, and another 103 alcohol-related crashes resulted in property damage. So nearly one out of every five traffic deaths and one out of every ten crash-related injuries in Ohio during this holiday period were connected, at least in part, to impaired driving. These numbers show some progress as Ohio’s crash numbers were higher in 2008, but we still have some room for improvement and for saving more lives.

So I’ve already mentioned planning a safe way home for

straddles the center or edge lines on the road or keeps drifting onto the berm or over the center line; signals one way and then turns the other way; stops in the road without a cause; or makes moves that are either very slow and inaccurate or very fast and reckless. If you suspect a drunk driver on the road, call the local law enforcement right away so that the police can get this driver off the road!

The Ohio State Highway Patrol maintains a toll free number for reporting suspected drunk drivers: 1-800GRAB DUI (1-800-472-2384).

Finally, to protect yourself and your loved ones while traveling, please remember to “Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time.” Your seat belt (and car seats for younger children) is your first line of defense in a crash, so please use it.

Do what you can this July 4th to keep those “Red, White, and Blue” holiday memories happy for yourself and your loved ones! For more inforplease visit mation, www.StopImpairedDriving.org

delay discussion for three weeks.

On June 11, 1776, Congress appointed a "Committee of Five", consisting of John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, Thomas Jefferson of Virginia, Robert R. Livingston of New York, and Roger Sherman of Connecticut, to draft a declaration.

After hearing from the citizens of their states, 12 states voted on July 2 for independence with New York abstaining.

On July 4, the wording of the Declaration was approved and the signing of the document began.

Once word got out, the newly independent American spirit began to show itself.

In New York City a statue of King George III was pulled down, destroyed and melted into musket balls.

Crowds in many other cities destroyed symbols of British rule.

But the outcome of the American Revolution wasn’t assured by any means.

It would still be seven long years before the Treaty of Paris ended the war in 1783.

Our founding fathers had won by following the principles of what I consider to be the second most memorable sentence in the Declaration of Independence...the final one.

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.”

Give that a thought or two this weekend.

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Reader says the first amendment is tricky Dear Editor, Free speech and open debate is a part of what has always made America great.

The First Amendment is an essential part of what and who we are as a nation. Yes, it is often abused by certain groups and individuals, and one man’s free speech is often viewed by another as a waste of air (or ink) - but when applied to one and all equally, what can you say about it?

Personally, I think Larry Flynt is a waste and a blemish on society - a real piece of crap riding around in a gold wheelchair - but, even still, if we silence him, then who else becomes fair game? We have to be careful about this matter.

Today we have unusual examples of one extreme to another extreme, with the bulk of our nation’s citizenry somewhere in the middle.

And we see how those on the extremes often over-reach what was probably intended by those who penned our nation’s constitution - taking advantage of, and possibly exploiting, this freedom.

Even still, if we limit one, we limit all. And can we afford to do this?

The reason I write this is due to the fact that I hear, so often, people (usually on the extremes) talk about silencing certain groups by limiting what they can say in a public forum. The “politically correct” crowd wants to police the thoughts and speech of the more “vocal Right” and viceversa. The N.A.A.C.P. wants to keep members of the K.K.K. off the public square and one can see why - and Christian Evangelists would love to silence the atheists and Darwinists. But it doesn’t

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the 4th of July. If you plan to drink alcohol at your 4th of July picnic or party, please either plan to get a ride home with someone else and/or make sure to designate a sober driver before any drinking begins.

And remember—if you know someone who is about to drive or ride his or her motorcycle or other vehicle while drunk, take the keys and help make other arrangements to get him or her home safely. Friends don’t let friends drive drunk!

Here’s another important fact: “Buzzed driving” IS drunk driving. You don’t have to be fall-down, staggering drunk to be a danger to yourself or others on the road!

Be on the lookout while you’re on the road for your own safety and that of your family and loved ones, too.

According to the Ohio Department of Public Safety, a driver might be drunk or impaired by alcohol if he/she: sits through a cycle of the traffic light without moving; makes wide turns; drives at night without headlights on;

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work that way in the real world.

Lines of communication and dialogue have to be kept open for all. Freedom of expression and dissent is essential. I’d love to be able to muzzle all the Larry Flynt’s of the world and burn their publications, but I can’t

expect to be able to express what I think about them and what they do. Herein lies the delicate balance and it’s not always a pretty thing to behold. The good thing is this: If you can’t shut down Larry Flynt, neither can you muzzle a “Sam Talley.”

Reverend Sam Talley

BROWN COUNTY IMPORTANT NUMBERS Farm Bureau......................................................937-378-2212 Farm Services Agency ......................................937-378-6174 Helping Hands ..................................................937-378-6942 Ohio Valley Resource Conservation & Development.................................................937-695-1293 Pregnancy Resource Center ..............................937-378-6853 Senior Citizens Council ....................................937-378-6603 Southern Ohio Veteran’s Home ........................937-378-2900 U.S. Department of Agriculture........................937-378-6173 Women, Infants, & Children.............................937-378-6030 Animal Shelter ..................................................937-378-3457 Auditor ..............................................................937-378-6398 Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction, & Mental Health Services.................................937-378-3504 Board of Elections ............................................937-378-3008 Brown County Counseling................................937-378-4811 Building Department.........................................937-378-4716 Child Support Enforcement Agency .................937-378-6414 Clerk of Courts—Auto Title .............................937-378-3863 Clerk of Courts..................................................937-378-3100 Commissioners..................................................937-378-3956 Common Pleas Court ........................................937-378-4101 Department of Jobs & Family Services............937-378-6104 Economic Development....................................937-378-3536 Emergency Management...................................937-378-5100 Engineer ............................................................937-378-6456 Extension Service..............................................937-378-6716 Juvenile Court ...................................................937-378-6726 Developmental Disabilities...............................937-378-4891 Municipal Court (County Court) ......................937-378-6358 Planning Commission .......................................937-378-4716 Probate Court ....................................................937-378-6549 Prosecutor..........................................................937-378-4151 Recorder ............................................................937-378-6478 Sheriff................................................................937-378-4155 Soil & Water Conservation District ..................937-378-4424 Tourism .............................................................937-378-1970 Treasurer ...........................................................937-378-6705

“Walking around with your friends.”

Katie Burrier Mowrystown

“The food.”

“I like being in the band marching in the parade.”

Hannah Henning Washington Township

“The food.”

Emily Braun Sardinia

Joey Blanton Owensville

“Probably the parade – I like getting wet and throwing candy.”

Wesley Downing Lynchburg

“The potato skins and the Mouse Game.”

Foster Simpson Decatur

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Elementary school was a long time ago for me, but I do remember some things.

I’ll bet you do too.

Like one of the most famous sentences in American history.

It begins with the words “We hold these truths to be self-evident,...”

The second sentence of the Declaration of Independence continues; “that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

Those words and the ideas behind them are why we still celebrate July 4th...234 years after they were written.

Wars have been fought and lives have been lost over those words.

If the United States had lost the Revolutionary War, the Declaration would have ended up being a death warrant for the signers instead of a founding document of our country.

Ideas like that are easily lost among the fireworks and cookouts over 200 years later.

Getting the Declaration signed was not an easy task.

The Revolutionary War had already been underway for over a year when the delegates met in Independence Hall in Philadelphia in the summer of 1776.

Thirteen colonies had thirteen opinions.

The ties to Great Britain were so strong that some state delegations could not bring themselves to cut ties, even though some of their citizens had already fallen to British guns.

From April to June, proponents of independence worked toward their goal.

Finally on June 7, a resolution for independence was introduced in the Continental Congress by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia. It was seconded by John Adams of Massachusetts.

Congress debated the measure for three days and voted to

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Sardinia woman is named Humanitarian of The Year A person never grows too old to render kind deeds to others if that person's health permits it to happen.

The Sardinia Founder's Day Celebration Committee honored such a person this year with its 2010 Humanitarian of The Year Award at that festival's Opening Ceremony on June 25 in downtown Sardinia.

Celebration Committee members present that annual award to a nominated person they feel unselfishly has contributed quite a bit of herself or himself to the Sardinia community.

This year's recipient is 86year-old Edna Mahanes of Sardinia. Just before her name was announced to the crowd listening in front of the Celebration Main Stage, Committee member Janie Wills talked about some of Mahanes' kind and unselfish acts while mentioning she also has been involved in the Sardinia-Mowrystown Lioness Club and senior citizens' activities.

Mahanes collects small stuffed animals and takes them to nursing homes in Brown County and makes

Aberdeen 4th of July Bake Contest The Aberdeen 4th of July Celebration in the Park Bake Contest will be held on July 4 at 2 p.m.

Registration begins at 1 p.m. and items to be judged are cakes pies (no meringue), candies, cookies and breads.

All items will be auctioned off at 5 p.m. Half of the proceeds will go to the contestant and half will go to the 4th of July Committee.

For more information, call 937-549-2941 or 606-7590421.

afghans and lap throws for residents of the county's nursing homes and the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown.

Wills mentioned Mahanes also has donated to families in need in her community and has sent care package items to military troops serving in Iraq. The Committee member mentioned how Mahanes has been willing to help “anyone – the poor, the sick, the elderly, anyone who needs it (help).”

She also noted how Mahanes raised five children and ran her father's business from the 1970s to the 1990s.

“It's time to thank her and reward her for the many things she does,” Wills said just before revealing Mahanes' name.

Special Presentation Made A Washington Township resident who was a direct recipient of Mahanes' unselfish kindness during the time he spent with the U.S. Army in Iraq presented this year's Humanitarian Award to Mahanes.

U.S. Army Combat Engineer John Bentley, who received some items Mahanes had sent to soldiers fighting in Iraq, told the listening crowd Mahanes was a “phenomenal woman” and told her as he presented her the 2010 Humanitarian of The Year Plaque, “The level of appreciation the soldiers have for people like you will never be known.”

The Opening Ceremony, which began shortly after 6 p.m. that Friday, was preceded by a concert featuring Sardinia resident Eric Penn, who then led those gathered in singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Ceremony.

Celebration Committee Chairman Greg Cassidy talked how the 2010 Sardinia Founder's Day Celebration's theme was “Remembering School Days” and introduced guest speaker Michael Bick, who was the last principal at the old Sardinia Elementary

Aberdeen 4th of July Celebration in the Park Talent show, Lip Sync and Karoake Contest The Aberdeen 4th of July Celebration in the Park will be having a Talent Show, Lip Sync and Karoake Contest on July 3 at the Aberdeen Park.

Registration for the Talent Show and Lip Sync will start at 2:30 p.m and the contest will start at 3. Registration fee is $5. There will be a five minute time limit for each act.

Five points will be deducted from scores of acts exceeding the time limit. Categories for the contest will be ages 5-10, 11-17, adult and group. Cash will be given for first place and second place and third

place ribbons will be given in each category.

Registration for the Karoake Contest will start at 4 p.m. and the contest will begin at 5. Registration fee is $5 and Karoake compact discs will be provided. Categories are ages 5-12, 13-adults and groups.

Cash will be given for first place and second place and third place ribbons will be given in each category.

The audience will be the judge.

For more information, call Erin at 606-759-0421 or Lynn at 937-549-2941.

KELLY & WALLACE

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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY If you are unable to work or you have been denied Social Security we may be able to help.

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Washington Township resident John Bentley, who served as a combat engineer with the U.S. Army in Iraq, presents Sardinia resident Edna Mahanes the 2010 Humanitarian of The Year Award during the 2010 Sardinia Founder's Day Celebration Opening Ceremony on June 25 in front of the festival's Main Stage in downtown Sardinia.

School, which closed its doors on College Avenue in Sardinia at the end of the 2008-09 School Year. Bick also was the first president at the new SES, which opened its doors on Tri-County Highway in Washington Township at the beginning of the 2009-10 School Year this past August.

Bick thanked all those who had made the festival possible and said he was thrilled to be the principal at the new SES. Bick mentioned two people who helped him out and took him under their wings when he was a new teacher beginning his post-college career in the 1980s were former SES teachers Duke and Jane Snider.

The Sniders, who are Sardinia residents, were selected by the Committee as this year's grand marshals of the Celebration's Grand Parade on June 27 because they were former teachers, which was in keeping with this year's theme.

The Sniders spoke briefly with Mrs. Snider mentioning how they had a lot of their listeners as students in class including the parents and grandparents of some of the younger listeners.

Georgetown Presbyterian holds VBS Georgetown Presbyterian will be holding their Vacation Bible School on July 12-16 from 6 - 8 p.m.

The ‘Let’s Build an Ark’ program will be loaded with great fun crafts, classes, music and snacks plus more.

Also on Sunday, July 18 at 10:30 a.m. there will be a musical presentation by the children.

For more information call Pastor David Eversole at (513) 260-4730 or the church office at (937) 378-6582.

Mr. Snider estimated he and his wife taught about 6,000 different students during their 70 combined years as school teachers. He also said he appreciated all those who had come out to attend the 2010 Founder's Day Celebration.

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Living Church of Five Mile to have car show, bake sale The Living Church of Five Mile will be hosting the fourth annual car show. Trophies will be awarded to a large assortment of classes from classics to customized, so we encourage you and your friends to bring your cars and trucks out for the show. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and is $10.00 In addition to the car show there will be some awesome food available for lunch, an ice cream truck, a bake sale and a corn hole tournament.

All proceeds benefit the youth group.

For more information call Rev. Rana Begley at (937) 515-5528.

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Farms, 3370 State Route 134, Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154. The farm is located 7 miles north of

PUBLIC NOTICE

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The Brown Metropolitan Housing Authority is soliciting comments on the proposed Administrative Plans for the Public Housing and the Housing Choice Vouchers programs. A public hearing will take place on August 25, 2010 at 5:30 pm at 406 West Plum Street, Room 102, Georgetown, Ohio 45121.

Written Comments will be read at the public hearing. Copies of the administrative Plans are available upon request.

Charges of $3.00 per copy apply.

Please contact Shelly Spiller at 937378-6041, ext. 256 to request a copy.

B R O A D S H E E T E V E N

The Brown County Solid Waste Authority is sponsoring a

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Saturday, July 10th from 9a.m. to 2p.m. at: Adams Brown Recycling 9262 Mt. Orab Pike Georgetown, OH 45121 (937) 378-3431 ting: c e l l Co int Pa e Oil Wast

And House h Chem old icals

Sardinia on State Route 134 in Highland County.

There are many rows of blooming lavender for your picking, or just enjoy the view and fragrance from the shaded picnic area. Herbal teas and bottled water will be available.

Bring a picnic lunch and the family and enjoy.

Jaybird Farms owner, Vivian Pfankuch is a former resident of Miami Township and lived in Mt. Repose until 1991. "I grew up on a small family farm, so farming is in my blood. The Milford area has grown so much and there is little farm land left. I needed to move farther out into the country to be able to continue doing what I love", says Vivian.

Vivian and her husband, Jay have been growing herbs, cut flowers and vegetables for many years and added the lavender farm in 2007. With all the lavender, they make many products, including lavender blackberry jam, lavender apple jelly, lavender dream pillows, herbal bath sachets and other items.

Jaybird Farms is a member of the Milford Farmers market, which is held Wednesday, 2 - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Milford Shopping Center on Route 50 in Milford.

The market runs from June through Thanksgiving.

Jaybird Farms is also a member of the Mt. Washington Farmers market.

The market is held on Thursday, 3 - 7 p.m. at Stanbery Park, 2221 Oxford Avenue, Cincinnati, Oh 45230 Call (937) 442-4800 for more information, or visit the site web www.jaybirdfarms.com.

FULL-TIME CAREER TRAINING Computerized Business and Medical Applications 900-Hour Business Program Grant Career Center offers a full-time career training program of in-depth learning to prepare students with job skills to meet the demands of the current job market.

This intensive nine-month training program prepares individuals to perform the duties of: • Medical receptionists • Administrative assistants • Insurance billing representatives • Medical administrative assistants Classes meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, August 26, 2010 through June 9, 2011. Tuition for the program is $5,550. There is a nonrefundable registration fee of $50.

Full-time programs require a high school diploma or GED. Financial aid is available to qualified applicants in the form of PELL Grants.

For additional information or to schedule an appointment with the Financial Aid Administrator, call 513.734.6222 ext. 3228. Class size is limited.

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First Baptist Church of Fayetteville is offering free medical services provided

by Dr. Dennis Humphries, general practitioner, which will include: • Physicals • Blood Sugar • Urinalysis • Vision • Height • Weight • EKG (if needed) • Some medicine available

These services will be offered July 10, 2010 starting at 9:30 A.M. To 4:00 P.M. If you have any questions please contact the church at 513-875-2269 or e-mail the pastors, Darryl Roundtree: droundtree@cinci.rr.com John Wright: muxierxavier@cinci.rr.com

First Baptist Church of Fayetteville 3365 Hwy 50 West, Fayetteville, OH 45118

Self-pay patients who turn to Brown County General Hospital for medical care now have financial aid advice and assistance provided through the services of Medical Recovery Systems, INC representative Dina Pennington.

Pennington began her duties at BCGH on February 1st and has been assisting self-pay patients apply for Medicaid and determining their eligibility for HCAP, a financial aid service through the hospital.

“I work very closely with all Ohio county Medicaid offices and through this relationship can be of invaluable service to those without insurance, “ stated Pennington.

You do not necessarily have to be a current patient, as BCGH self-pay former patients having received care within a time period of three months are also eligible to receive Pennington’s help.

You must be a BGGH patient to receive the services Bennington provides.

“Any uninsured BCGH

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Dina Pennington of Medical Recovery Systems, Inc. screens uninsured BCGH patients for financial aid eligibility.

patient who lives in Ohio is eligible for this service,” said Pennington. “It may be that you’ve never been at patient at BCGH, but know you will soon be utilizing this hospi-

tal’s services. In cases such as this, you may contact me to determine financial aid assistance in advance,” she said.

Pennington stated, “Often those without insurance will postpone getting the medical care they need due to the cost, but I want them to know that I am available to help them.

My purpose is to see that no one neglects their health.”

Pennington screens selfpay patients seen in the hospital’s Emergency Department and Outpatient Pavilion as well as inpatients for financial aid eligibility Often, she initiates contact in person or by phone, but encourages selfpay patients concerned with the cost of current or pending medical care to contact her.

Pennington can be reached at (937) 378-7795.

Pennington is not an employee of Brown County General Hospital. The hospital has contracted with Medical Recovery Systems, Inc. to provide this service for its patients.

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Self-pay patients at BCGH have friend

USDA helps retiring farmers transition their land to beginning farmers in new early in new farm bill program The State Executive Director for Ohio's Farm Service Agency (FSA), Steve Maurer, would like to announce a new program available for retired or retiring owners and operators who are willing to sell or lease Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres to beginning or minority farmers.

The Transition Incentive Program (TIP) provides annual rental payments to the retired or retiring landowners for up to two additional years after the date of the expiration of the CRP contract, provided the transition is not to a family member.

Sign-up for the new TIP pro-

gram began in May, at your local FSA office.

To be eligible, TIP requires that the retired or retiring farmer: • Have land enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) that is in the last year of the contract.

• Agree to allow the beginning or minority farmer to make conservation and land improvements.

• Agree to sell, or have a contract to sell, or agree to long-term lease (a minimum of 5 years) the land under CRP contract to a beginning or minority farmer by Oct. 1 of the year the CRP contract

Governor announces University Boards of Trustees appointments, other appointments Ohio Governor Ted Strickland recently announced appointments to several state university boards of trustees and other

Mini Horse Camp set for July 20, 21, 22 Cherry Ridge Stables has announced July 20, 21 and 22 for their mini Horse Camp.

Campers will engage in a variety of activities including horseback riding, barn chores, crafting, hayrides lunching on the banks of White Oak Creek and cooling off in the creek. Each camper will receive a camp T-shirt.

Registration is $65.

Registration is limited. New this year, campers may choose to come one day, two days or entire three day event held each day from 10-3PM. Registration is very limited to make a reservation early or for additional information, by calling Kelly Watson at 513732-2159 or visit cherryridgefarms.org for additional information

boards and commissions The Southern State Community College Board of Trustees holds the responsibility to hire, fix of, and compensation remove employees of the college as deemed necessary.

It does all else necessary to ensure the successful and continuous operation of Southern State Community College.

Michelle Cimis, of Hillsboro, has served as the director of operations for Grant Thornton since 2005.

She previously served as the chief fiscal officer for Schottenstein, Zox & Dunn LLP from 1996-2003.

Cimis received a bachelor’s degree from the Ohio State University in 1989.

Leilani Popp, of Wilmington, has served as the assistant manager of Books ‘N More since 1996.

She also serves as the chairperson of the Downtown Wilmington Community Improvement Corporation and is a past member of the Wilmington City Council.

Popp received a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University in 1973.

NOTICE The Village of Sardinia Water Company along with the Sardinia Fire Dept. will be flushing hydrants the week of July 5, if you have any questions about when or where call the Village Municipal Bld. at 937-446-3807 ask for Tim Mock.

The Fayetteville Village has an opening for the

Utility Clerk position This is a part-time position If interested please contact Bernie Vilvens at (513) 875-2218 or Bob Campbell at (513) 875-2720 for an interview

expires.

"The program was created

by Congress in the 2008 Farm Bill in a bid to help beginning and minority farmers get over one of the biggest hurdles they face - finding affordable land," said Maurer. "Ohio has approximately 32,826 acres expiring from CRP over the next two years."

To learn more about program, producers interested in applying and participating in TIP should visit their USDA FSA county office or to read the TIP Factsheet visit: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/Intern et/FSA_File/tip051410.pdf .

Mt. Orab Garden Club sponsors Garden Tour The Garden Tour will be held 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, rain or shine. The self-guided tour will include seven gardens, all located in or near the village.

The home gardens are each unique in their use of annuals, perennials, shrubs, hardscapes, and water features.

Also included are vegetable gardens.

Tour tickets and maps may be purchased in advance at the Kountry Sunshine S. High Primitives, 217 Street and The Ole Mill Country Store, 126 N. High Street, both in Mt. Orab.

Ticket prices are $5 for one, a couple for $8, and $10 per family. For additional information call (937) 444-7407.

Georgetown announces meal policy for students The Georgetown Exempted Village School District announced its 2010-2011 program year policy for free or reduced-price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program. Local school officials have adopted the following income eligibility scale for free or reduced-price meals.

Income eligibility scale for free or reduced price benefits 1-Free-$14,079.00, reduced-$20,036.00; 2-Free-18,941.00, reduced$26,955.00; 3-Free-23,803.00, reduced$33,874.00; 4-Free-28,665.00, reduced$40,793.00; 5-Free-33,527.00, reduced$47,712.00; 6-Free-38,389.00, reduced$54,631.00; 7-Free-43,251.00, reduced$61,550.00; 8-Free-48,113.00, reduced$68,469.00; For each additional family member, add +4,862.00, +6,919.00.

This is effective for the 2010-2011 program year.

Children from households with income at or below the levels shown may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals.

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Obituaries

Joe H. Holloway, Jr., 84 Joe H. Holloway, Jr., 84 of Hamersville, Oh., died Thursday, June 24, 2010 at the Meadowwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Georgetown, Oh. He was a farmer.

Jr. was born Feb. 9, 1926 in Hamersville, Oh., the son of the late Joe H. and Edna (Powell) Holloway, Sr. Mr. Holloway is survived by two step-sisters, June Pittinger, Georgetown, and Velta Benham, Versailles, Ind., one step-sister in-law, Mary Geeslin, Athens, Tex., and one nephew, Kenneth Geeslin, Athens, Tex. Services were held at Saturday, June 26, 2010 at the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Oh., where Rev. Tom Friskney officiated.

There was no visitation.

Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery, Georgetown.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Meadowwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 61 Stephens Ave., Georgetown, Ohio 45121 or to Crossroads Hospice, 4360 GlendaleMilford Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242.

The Cahall Funeral Home , Georgetown served the family.

Idella F. Bauer, 80 Idella F. Bauer, 80, Georgetown, Oh., died Monday, June 28, 2010 at her residence.

She was a retired clerk for the Village of Georgetown, the Brown County Common Pleas Court and the clerical department of the Brown County General Hospital. She also was a member of the Georgetown Presbyterian Church and the Brown County Democrat Club.

Idella was born April 1, 1930 in Russellville, Oh., the daughter of the late Alton H. and Maude (Prine) Bauer.

Ms. Bauer is survived by three sons, Ray Wisby and wife Sharon, Georgetown, Jon Wisby, Bloomington, Ind., and Charles Utter and wife Regina, Georgetown, five grandchildren, Jackie Amenn and husband Harry, Maineville, Oh,, Jenny Weaver and husband Paul, Mt. Orab, Melissa Cabrera and husband David, Dayton, Ky., Kyle Utter and Shannon Utter and wife Heather all of Georgetown, nine great grandchildren, one brother – Alton J. Bauer and wife Mary Ellen, Georgetown, one sister, Fern Crawford, Georgetown, and faithful pet dog - D Too. Services were held on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery, Georgetown.

If desired memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd., Mt.Orab, Ohio 45154

Frank Winkle, Jr, 50 Frank Winkle, Jr., 50, Union, Ky., died suddenly Saturday, June 19, 2010.

Frank was the beloved husband of Angela R. (Kennedy) Winkle, dear father of Erin Rain Winkle, Briana Lee Winkle, Chanz Franklin Winkle, Robert Hunt, and the late Tanner Benjamin Winkle, dear son of Geneva L. (Wardrup) Winkle and the late George Franklin Winkle Sr., and brother of Steve L. Winkle. Frank Services were Friday, June 25, 2010 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel.

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Reverend James Russell Evans, 85, Jefferson Township in Adams County died Friday, June 25, 2010 He was born Nov. 2, 1924 in Stout to the late Jim W. and Rilla (Cooper) Evans. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ramona Hilton, his second wife, Della Evans and a brother, Eugene Evans.

He was a former livestock and tobacco farmer, a retired machinist, and a former bridge foreman. He was also the former Pastor of the Church of Jesus Christ - Golden Walkway, Jefferson Township.

James is survived by wife, Jessie F. (Hodge) Evans, Jefferson Township; two sons: James Carson (Judy) Evans, Jefferson Township, and Steve (Diane) Evans, Lynchburg; step-son, George (Gayla) Miranda, Blue Creek; two stepdaughters: Betty (Mark) Johnson, Peebles and Carmalieta (Lawrence) Shivener, Blue Creek; halfbrother, Floyd Evans, Chicago, Ill., half-sister, Claris Usry; six grandchildren, four step-grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces.

Services were held Monday, June 28, 2010, at Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union.

Burial was at the Sunshine Ridge Cemetery in Green Township.

Tom Sparks, 80 Tom Sparks, 80, Ona, WV., formerly of Aberdeen, Oh., died Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Wintersong Village, WCH, Oh. Tom was born Sept. 26, 1929 in Mason COunty, Ky., to the late Paul and Elnora (Follmer) Sparks.

Tom is survived by his companion, Mary Mitchell, Ona, WV., two sons: Rodney (Etta) Sparks, West Union, and Tommy Ray (Mary Helen) Sparks, Louisville, Ky., a brother, Bill (Mary) Sparks, Aberdeen; two sisters: Opal Porter, Louisville, Ky., and Ruth Zinbovich, Cocoa, Fl., two granddaughters; and two great-granddaughters.

He was the owner and operator of TOm’s Gulf Service Station and Restaurant and Greyhound Bus Service in Aberdeen for seven years. He was a former member of the Aberdeen Fire Department and his hobbie included his woodworking shop. were held Services Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, where Pastor Jimmy Reagan officiated.

Mr. Sparks was cremated.

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Chrystal J. (nee Morgan) Singler, 45 Chrystal J. (nee Morgan) Singler, 45, Williamsburg, died Wednesday, June 23, 2010 in Batavia, Oh. She was born May 24, 1964 in Georgetown to Jeanette Runte, Williamsburg and the late Onal Morgan. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by two brothers, Michael A. Morgan and Brian Morgan.

Mrs. Singler attended the Crosspointe Baptist Church.

Chrystal was the beloved wife of James Singler, Williamsburg, cherished daughter and stepdaughter of Jeanette L. and Ted Runte, Williamsburg, loving mother of Danielle Davis, Georgetown and Jennifer (Brandon) Dalton, affectionate Georgetown, grandmother of Isaiah Dalton, Kaylee Dalton and Emma Dalton, caring sister of Teresa Morgan, Cincinnati, Jeffery Morgan, Las Vegas, NV and Rosie (Donnie) Wilson, Hamersville, dear daughterin-law of Chuck and Juanita Hill, Owensville, and she is also survived by a host of additional nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Services were held Friday, June 25, 2010 at Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, where Pastor Don White officiated Interment was in Williamsburg Cemetery, Williamsburg, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Megie Funeral Home.

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Until the last few decades, defining death was pretty simple.

Once heart beat and respiration had irreversibly ceased, a person was considered dead. Now, thanks to sophisticated equipment and transplant surgery, we cannot always utilize this definition.

A nineteenth-century person would probably have been horrified at the thought of removing the heart from a freshly dead body and transplanting it into the chest of another. The idea of maintaining heartbeat and respiration with

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Edna Mae Stepp, 85, Jefferson Township-Adams County, died Thursday, June 24, 2010 at the Adams County Manor, West Union.

She was a homemaker, a lifetime member of the Church of God, a former Sunday School teacher, a member of the former Willing Workers and a former 4-H member.

She was born Sept. 11, 1924, in Jefferson Township to the late Homer and Bessie (Newman) Evans. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Thomas J. Stepp, son, Terrence Wayne Stepp, and brother, Elmer Evans.

Edna mae is survived by two sons, Gregory T. Stepp, Jefferson Township, Steve (Linda) Stepp, Meigs Township, five daughters, Darlene (Dan) Nichols, Williamsburg, Elaine Stepp, Sandy Springs, Ga., Fern Mathews, Oliver Township, Beverly (Jeffrey) Smith, Lucasville, Marilyn Stepp, Ashville, 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces.

Services were Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union where Pastor David Samuel Evans officiated. Interment was in the Church of God Cemetery, Jefferson Township.

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George W. ‘Diz’ Watson, 75 George W. "Diz" Watson, 75, Mt. Orab, Oh., died Friday, June 25, 2010.

Diz was born on Aug. 25, 1934 in Brown County, Oh., to the late Edgar L. and Dorothy (nee Campbell) Watson. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Watson, a brother, Walter E. Watson, Sr. and a sister, Helen Ferriel.

He leaves behind several nieces and nephews, and a special friend of JoAnn M. DeBord, Mt. Orab.

Mr. Watson was an avid sports fan. He retired from Siemens after 44 yrs.

Services were held Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at Megie Funeral Home. Interment was in Mt. Cemetery, Green Orab Township, Oh.

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HITTING ROCK BOTTOM Luke 15:11: “And he said, a certain man had two sons:” Jesus was telling a parable about a man who was very wealthy. In the parable this man’s younger son just was not satisfied; he was not content with what he had. The Bible tells us in I Timothy 6:6: “But godliness with contentment is great gain.” But this young man just could not be content. Can you just picture him in your head? It probably irritated him when he had to go out and take care of his father’s animals. Perhaps he did not want anyone telling him what to do. Maybe he was just plain unhappy. We could say that he did not realize just how good he had it. He had good food, beautiful clothing, and everything else that money could buy. Maybe, we could say, he was even a little greedy. He said to his father: “...Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me...” He wanted his inheritance right now; he did not want to wait for it.

Most fathers would have just said that just wasn’t going to happen.

They might even be tempted to kick this ungrateful son out. But this father was gracious, kind, and loving. Possibly this young man was a little spoiled. I will put that in for good measure. Now then, this father generously gave his son everything that he would have normally received had his father died and left it to him. I am thinking that it did not take very long for the boy to figure out what he was going to do with all his inheritance. He probably said: I’m tired of having to work around this place. I want to go out and have some fun for a change. I think he could imagine himself in some honky-tonk somewhere having a blast. So he went as far away as he could go. Look at verse 13: “And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.” I picture him having a ball buying drinks for everyone, having a big-time with wine, women, and song. I see him acquiring friends galore. And then the money runs out. I can see him going to the bank to withdraw some more money and the banker telling him he was already overdrawn. I can picture him in my mind telling the banker that that was impossible, he had plenty of

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And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.” In an act of desperation he just sort of farmed himself out. And you could say that this farmer was not real sympathetic to this young man’s plight. He said: go feed the pigs and whatever you can’t get in the pigpen you can eat. Talk about coming down in life! This boy had hit rock bottom. Then he began to recall the good old days back when. He came to his senses, humbled himself, admitted that he was wrong, and went home to his father’s house. His father, seeing him afar off, welcomed him with open arms, gave him his best robe and said: “For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found!” We can read into that parable a lot of things concerning that young man. But what it all boils down to is that God is waiting and watching for you.

Won’t you humble yourself, admit you are a sinner, and be reconciled back to God? He is waiting with arms wide open! He is wanting to give you His best, the white robe.

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Stella Nichols, 95 Stella Nichols, 95, West Union, Oh., dies Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at the Eagle Creek Nursing Center, West Union.

She was a former waitress and homemaker.

She was born Jan. 25, 1915 in Otway to the late William and Cora (Chamblin) Barnes.

In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Estel Nichols, son, Rodney Nichols, daughter, Leah Nichols and two grandsons, Jeff Young and Chandyn Brumley.

Stella is survived by two daughters, Donna (George) Young, Wayne Township and Linda Thatcher, West Union, two sons, Carl Nichols, West Union and Ronald (Wanda) Nichols, Liberty Township, one daughter-in-law, Rosalie Nichols, West Union, three half sisters, Bessie Sininger, Union, Marjorie West Campton, Peebles, Imogene Nichols, West Union, 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 9 great, great grandchildren.

Services were Friday, June 25, 2010 at Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union where Pastor Cliff Stevens officiated.

Interment was in West Union Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Hope, Inc., 215 Hughes Boulevard, Mt. Orab, Oh. 45154.

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Dennie Newton celebrates 95th birthday Richmond/Green engaged

Doug Bravard and Whitney Green would like to announce their upcoming wedding. Doug is the son of Russ and Oneda Bravard of Mt. Orab, OH. Whitney is the daughter of Mark Kirker of Bethel, OH and Alisha Conley of Mt. Orab, OH. Doug currently works as a roofer for Day Roofing out of Mt. Orab. Whitney currently works as a child care giver at The Gingerbread House Daycare in Mt. Orab. They reside together in Mt. Orab. The wedding will take place on July 17, 2010. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Doug and Whitney.

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Mrs. Dennie Newton celebrated her 95th birthday on Tuesday, May 25, 2010. The party was held at the Lake Manor Restaurant where many friends and family members were present. Dennie and her late husband were long time business owners in the Mt. Orab area. In the 1950’s they owned the Tastee Freeze Restaurant and ice cream carry out which was located in the building where The Brown County Press is now located. Later on, Dennie and her son, Jim, opened up Bowlings Restaurant and Drive Thru which was located on South 68 where Rocks Auto is now. Dennie said she is proud to be a part of the Mt. Orab community and was able to have been a part of the growth of the area.

She also expressed thanks to Julie, owner of Lake manor, for helping to make her 95th birthday party a huge success.

The Brown County Press would like to wish Mrs. Newton a very happy birthday.

Greg and Laura Richmond, Sardinia, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Jo, to Ryan Shane Patrick Brownlee, son of Eddie Green, Felicity and Carla Green, Tennessee. The wedding will take place at 6:30 p.m., Friday, July 23 in Owensville, Oh. The reception will immediately follow at Pattison Park. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Rebecca Jo and Ryan!

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Leever family welcomes daughter Justin and Sarah Leever, Williamsburg, are overjoyed to announce the birth of their daughter, Alyssa Danielle. She was born Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Anderson Mercy Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds 13 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are William and Donna Smith, Newtonsville. Paternal grandparents are George and Barbara Leever, Williamsburg. She is now a happy and healthy 3 month old! The Brown County Press would like to congratulate the Leevers on their new addition!

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Sanders, Buangam wed in Thailand Joe Sanders and Korapin Buangam were married in a civil ceremony in Chicago, Illinois, on Oct. 17, 2009. Korapin is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Prateep Buangom of Bangkok, Thailand. their wish was for Korapin and Joe to be married in a Buddhist ritual in HatYai (their former home). Seven members of Joe’s family from the U.S. made the trip to Thailand to meet her family and witness the wedding. Only family and very close friends attended the wedding ceremony and following luncheon on May 30, 2010. In the evening, a large and lavish reception was held at the Lee Gardens Hotel in HatYai. The couple lives in Chicago, where Joe is an associate with the Segal Company. Joe is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sanders of Russellville. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Sanders.

Curtis Michael Abbott is home on a short leave after spending 1 1/2 years in Iraq.

He is a 2007 graduate of Western Brown High School and entered the Air Force right after graduation. He is currently an aerospace mechanic and is stationed at Moody Air Force base in Valdosta, Ga. Curtis’ proud parents are Curt and Kathy Abbott and he is the brother of Michael and Zach.

The Brown County Press would like to thank Mr. Abbott for serving our country.

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Ethan Zane welcomed by family Brittani Phelps, of Mt. Orab, and John Landers, of Anderson, are very happy to announce the birth of their son, Ethan Zane. He was born on Friday, June 4, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital. He weighed six pounds, seven ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Darryl and Angela Phelps, of Mt. Orab, and Sharon Martin, of Loveland. Maternal great-grandparents are Jessie and Loretta Phelps, of Mt. Orab, Linda Kilgore, of Fairfield, and Mike and Donna Proffitt, of Peebles. Paternal grandparents are David and Debby Landers, of Anderson. Greatgrandparents are Betty Stone, of Cincinnati and Richard Plummer, of California. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Brittani and John on the birth of Ethan.

Brown County K-9 Renegades to meet Sinclair announces spring Deans List p.m.

At this meeting, members will be working with the dogs and preparing for the Ohio State Fair.

If you have any questions, contact Karen at 937-444-3605.

Felicia Lawson, Mount Orab, has achieved Dean's List status for Spring Quarter, 2010 at Sinclair Community College. These students have exhibited aca-

demic excellence by earning a grade point average of 3.4 or better.

For more information about Sinclair Community College, call (937) 512-2221.

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By Kayla Cady Renegades Reporter The Brown County K-9 Renegades will be having their next meeting on July 4, 2010, at the Blue Ribbon Dog Training Center. Meeting begins at 1:30

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On June 22, 2010 Northern Brown Senior Center went to Newport and took a tour of Cincinnati, Newport, and the Ohio River on a Duck Tour. From left to right Ruth Meyers, Jim Reuss (NBSC driver), Anna Weatherford, Wanda Barker, Sandy Hornsby, Peggy Amiot, Audrey Caldwell (NBSC driver), Karin Burwinkel, Fred Lampe, June Sandorff, Bill Voss, Nancy Stegbauer (NBSC activity director), and Charles Williams. Following the tour, lunch was enjoyed at the Hofbrauhaus Restaurant. This is one of the many activities the seniors at Northern Brown Senior Center enjoys. For more details about our activities, call 513-875-2317

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Congratulations SHCTC retirees In May during National Teachers’ Appreciation Week, students school-wide at Southern Hills Career & Technical Center recognized their teaching staff and showed their appreciation for all that their hard-working teachers do.

The Student Government Association (SGA) organized the student-led activities, and they gave some special attention to three teachers who will be retiring for their service and dedication to SHCTC. Melinda Dunkin began her career at SHCTC 30 years ago.

She was a proud graduate of the Career Center in 1980 and was hired to work in Student Services. She served as the executive secretary to superintendent, earned her bachelor’s degree and teaching certification, and then taught both the Information Technology program and the Executive Secretarial programs before serving as a satellite teacher at Western Brown High School for the Career Tech classes housed there. She later returned to the SHCTC building to teach elective courses in Computer Aided Drafting as well as a career tech required course, Transitions to College or Work.

Kate Greenwald has dedicated 18 years of service to the Southern Hills JVS District.

Kate served as President of the Ohio C a r e e r Education Association 2004-2005 and as a Submitted Photo Trustee on CEA Board 1 9 9 7 - 2 0 0 0 Dunkin and state’s task force for C a r e e r Development.

She has also been an active member and president of the Southwest Submitted Photo C a r e e r Council, a Greenwald regional career organiz a t i o n .

Additionally, she has been involved in writing the d i s t r i c t ’s Perkins Plan, Submitted Photo Articulation Agreements, Montgomery Career Tech programs of study, testing, intervention, virtual credits, Tech Prep Consortium and most recently has served as the EMIS coordinator and Title IX coordinator.

Teresa Montgomery has been an instructor at SHCTC for 34 years. She first applied her Library Science degree and served as the Media Center Coordinator. An advocate of life-long learning, she returned to school and received multiple degrees in Elementary and Secondary Education from Wilmington College plus a master’s degree in curriculum & supervision from the University of Dayton. During her tenure at the CTC Mrs. Montgomery taught several areas of social studies including American History, US Government, Economics, Sociology and Psychology, as well as various language arts classes such as literature and writing. She has also served as the attendance coordinator, started the student council, Academic Team advisor, National Honor Society advisor, and is the current Student Government Association Advisor. A few of Mrs. Montgomery’s accolades include being recognized as a Martha Holden Jennings Scholar, a “Star Teacher” recipient, and a Lee Teacher Award nominee.

The students and staff wish them much success and happiness as they begin their new careers as retirees!

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Decatur Duty Doers 4H Club elects officers The elected officers for the Decatur Duty Doers 4H Club are (from left to right, top row) Trevor Simpson, News Reporter; Dylan Scott, President; Curtis Holton, Vice President; Michaela Pitts, Secretary; (left to right, bottom row) Tyler Simpson, Recreation Leader; Calder Holton, Treasurer; Noah Pitts - Historian.

Ripley Middle School honor roll All A honor roll: Grade 5: Bailey Adams, Kassey Arnett, Elizabeth Campbell, Alexandra Carrizalez, Hailey Coleman, Johannah Fisher, Kacy Gilkerson, Craig Horton, La’mon Marshall, Dalton Moran, Cassidy Payne, Brett Scott Grade 6: Kristen Abbott, Alyssa Cornelius, Allison Jones, Leanna Kendrick, Chandler Slowey, Cole Zimmerman Grade 7: Baylee Bingamon, Logan Klump, Hannah Mitchell, Haley Payne, Lydia Pfeffer, Zachary Proctor, Mariah Haitz, Holton Hamilton, Hunter Hamilton, Morgan Bahnsen, Christian Bradford, Shaunee Bruce, Jordan Carpenter, Stacey White Grade 8: Bryce Hill, Kelci Bowling All A/B honor roll: Grade 5: John Bingaman, Harley Bruce, Tristen Cahall, Summer Blank, Dalton Doyle, Nancy Flaugher, Garver, Jordan Joshua Griffith, Caitlyn Hafer, Sarah Huston, Lisa Jones, Chayenne Kirk, Ryan Mason, Kelsey Pace, Morgan Schwallie, Kaelen Shupe, Jordan Sims,

John Spiller, Samual Titus, Hannah Sharp, Payton Whitt, Kristen Wilson, Charity York, Madison Scott, Brain Jones Grade 6: Breanna Bealer, Kiless Brookbank, Alexis Conley, Sky Denny, Suzanne Dragoo, William Fisher, Noah Garlejo, Courntey Germann, Carlie Higle, Timothy Huffman, Chloe Johnson, Cain Kendrick, Kevin Kirk II, Tyler Lawson, Julie Leonard, Charles Love, Brooke Maze, Marissa Moran, Michael Oberschlake, Elizabeth Ruark, Savannah Shively, Trey Strange, Devin Whaley Grade 7: Jon Dunn, Preston Kirk, Adam Kreutzer, Joshua Malott, Trever Mckenzie, Christian Schwallie, Carli Setty, Logan Dunn, Chansie Ehrenberg, Loren Gast, Sahara Amiott, Alayna Blackburn, Daniel Campbell, Rachel Chinn, Christian Wallace Grade 8: Caitlyn Adams, Jared Cluxton, Kelsey Darnell, Kimberly Fizer, Jerry Fletcher, Samara Hawkins, Kayla Linville, Morgan Nickell, Tyler Planck, Jamie Skinner, Tara Thomas, Cathrine Vaughn, Madison Wright

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Students who completed the Basic Peace Officers Training Program at Southern State Community College include: (front, l-r) James D. McClain of Lynchburg, Douglas S. Conrad of Hillsboro, Arthur R. Thorne of Greenfield, Morgan A. Wages of Hillsboro; (back, l-r) Raymond R. McFarland of Hillsboro, Cody A. Shelton of Manchester, Mitchell C. Cawley of Bainbridge, Adam Rummer of Washington Court House, and James K. M. Webster of Sardinia.

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WoodruffMason on dean’s list Congratulations to Courtney Woodruff-Mason for two consecutive quarters on the dean’s list at UC Raymond Walters College.

Courtney will be transferring to the University of Cincinnati main campus in the fall, pursuing her studies in Pre-Law.

The cadets of Southern State Community College’s Basic Peace Officers Training Program were recognized at a special ceremony held June 24, 2010, at the college’s Central Campus in Hillsboro.

Nine cadets were recognized for completing the sixmonth program which covers the fundamentals of entrylevel peace officer training and includes courses in laws, administrative functions, firearms, human relations, criminal investigations, traffic accident investigations, traffic enforcement, patrols, civil disorders and prisoner bookings.

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Shawnee State releases Deans List

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Early I.D. Volunteers Each school year Hamersville Elementary and Middle School recruit volunteers for different areas in the school system. One interesting area is the Early I.D. Program.

Volunteers work one-on-one with kindergarten students requiring just a little extra academic help and some TLC. On May 17, 2010 two of our special volunteers, Anna Schlecthy and Pat Baker were given planters by Melvie Ogden, Early I.D. Coordinator for Hamersville as well as the Kindergarten Aide. Anna and Pat have spent many hours giving of their time and talents and the students reap the reward. Thank you Anna and Pat. Pictured L to R: Anna Schlechty, Melvie Ogden, Pat Baker

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Dave Todt, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs at Shawnee State University, has released the Dean's List for the Spring Semester 2010. To be named on the list, students must be full time and achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or better.

Students from Brown County who achieved this are: Elizabeth Brinson, Business Administration, Fayetteville; Joseph Cropper, Environmental Engineering Georgetown; Krista Davidson, Medical Laboratory, Georgetown; Jessica Liming, Nursing, Mount Orab; Emily Simpson, Athletic Training, Mount Orab; Aaron Krentz, Social Sciences, Ripley; Heather Koehler, Sport Studies, Russellville; Megan Stephenson, Biology, Russellville; Sarah Church, Psychology, Sardinia; Christopher Downing, Sport Studies, Sardinia; Julie Pfankuch, Business A d m i n i s t r a t i o n , Williamsburg; Aaron Hall, Business Administration, Winchester; Ryan Hancock, Environmental Engineering, Winchester; and Kelsey Jodrey, Early Childhood PreK-3, Winchester.

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Bailey earns MBA at EKU Daniel Bailey, a 2003 graduate of Georgetown High School, recently earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Eastern Kentucky University.

Bailey completed his undergraduate studies at Alice Lloyd College in Pippa Passes, Kentucky.

Bailey is the son of Dan and Jeanna Bailey, of Georgetown, the grandson of Mattie Reiff and the late Vernon Reiff and the grandson of Cecil and Sue Reynolds, of Georgetown.

Bailey is currently working for Rx Discount Pharmacies and lives in Hazard, Kentucky.

mony was Capt. Edwin F. Schmid III of the Fayetteville Police Department, who advised the new cadets about the rigors of the job.

“It’s going to take you five to seven years to realize this is your career,” he said. “The minute you start it, you’re really not sure. I know that’s the way it was when I started my career.

“I really questioned, ‘Why am I here? Why did I pick this profession?’ I came really close to quitting. One Sunday morning, nice and quiet, nothing going on, I left early after roll call and decided just to drive around. We got a squad run; I happened to about a block away. I get there, walk up to the door, just get ready to knock, the door opens and a lady’s standing there and hands me a small infant. It’s not breathing.

“Without thinking, I immediately did what I was trained to do and within a few seconds, that baby started crying again. And I realized I was in the profession that I needed to be in.”

Schmid encouraged the cadets to by further their education in peace keeping. In concert with the Basic Peace Officers Training Program, Southern State also offers an associate’s degree in law enforcement, as well as a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice through a partnership with Ohio University.

Following Schmid’s address to the students, Robin Roche, commander of the Greenfield Peace Officers Academy, announced award

winners. Perfect attendance awards were presented to Arthur R. Thorne and Mitchell C. Cawley. In honor of the late Tim Fryer, a former officer with the Greenfield Police Department, the Fighting Spirit Award was presented to Morgan A. Wages. For expertise in the firearms component, the Top Gun Award was presented to Cody A. Shelton.

Mitchell C. Cawley was named the recipient of the Academic Award, and Arthur R. Throne earned the Leadership Award.

Students who completed the training program include Mitchell C. Cawley of Bainbridge, Douglas S. Conrad of Hillsboro, James D. McClain of Lynchburg, Raymond R. McFarland of Hillsboro, Adam Rummer of Washington Court House, Cody A. Shelton of Manchester, Arthur R. Thorne of Greenfield, Morgan A. Wages of Hillsboro and James K. M. Webster of Sardinia.

Most coursework for the training program takes place at Southern State’s Central Campus in Hillsboro.

Instructors are recruited from various Ohio county agencies, sheriff and police departments, as well as the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Local judges and attorneys also share their experiences and professional knowledge with the students.

For more information about the Basic Peace Officers Training Program, please call Kay Fancher at 1-800-6287722, ext. 2605, for registration information.

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Local students make the 2010 spring semester Dean's List The Morehead State University Dean's List for the 2010 Spring Semester includes the following local students: Autumn B. Baker , Bethel, Katy Lynne Briscoe, Williamsburg, Andrew Harrison Bush, Mt. Orab, Benjamin James Cahall, Mt. Orab, Leah R. Fields, Bethel, Quintin M. Fleig, Felicity, Jeffrey Daniel Foster, Winchester, Emily Nicole Godby, Fayetteville, Amy Jo Hiler, Mt. Orab, Phillip Matthew Jordan, Blanchester, Cory Charles

Roberts, Hamersville, Ryan Anthony Rosselot, Fayetteville, Sarah Elizabeth Ruark, Aberdeen, Amanda Lee Rudd, Bethel, Joseph Ryan Schubert, Ripley, Courtney B. Schumann, Ripley, Jesse A. Seip, Georgetown, Rebecca Lynn Sulken, Bethel, and Amanda Sue Watson, Bethel.

To be named to the list, a student must be enrolled on a full-time basis and achieve at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for the current semester.

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Several events featuring competitors and winners took place at the 2010 Sardinia Founder's Day Celebration June 25-27.

Some event winners are listed below.

Children's Parade on June 25: Most Creative: Cassie Smith, Sardinia, “School's Out”

by Alice Cooper.

Most Original: Xander and Luken Roades, Sardinia, as crayons.

Best Theme Entry: Thomas, Ruthie and Marideth Barrow, Mt. Orab, on a Schoolhouse Float. (The festival's theme was “Remembering School Days”.)

Judge's Choice: Kaleb and Elizabeth Penn, Sardinia, and Alexis Gould, New Richmond, who passed out Yellow Ribbons along the Parade Route urging members of the crowd to “Support The Troops”.

Best of Show: Samuel Kirk, Eagle Township, on an entry featuring a chalkboard.

Hot Dog Eating Contest Youth Division on June 26: Shane Creech, Jackson Township, first, seven hot dogs eaten in 10 minutes.

Kendra Creech, Jackson Township, second, five hot dogs eaten in 10 seconds.

Third-place finisher, name unavailable, three hot dogs eaten in 10 minutes.

Hot Dog Eating Contest Adult Division on June 26: David McGroder, Mansfield, first, eight hot dogs eaten in 10

minutes.

Shawn Smith, Sardinia, second, seven hot dogs eaten in 10 minutes.

Tim Biggs, third, Delaware, Ohio, six hot dogs eaten in 10 minutes.

Horseshoe Tournament on June 26: Ron Cracraft and Jeff Brunk, both of Mt. Orab, first-place team.

Chet Puckett and Mike Hardyman, both of Sardinia, second-place team.

Ron Cracraft, first place, Ringer Contest, four ringers.

Chet Puckett, second place, Ringer Contest, three ringers.

Weiner Dog Races on June 26: Mickey, a dachshundChihuahua mix owned by Andrea Smith of Sardinia, Overall Winner and 3 and Older Male Division Winner.

Sid, a dachshund owned by Jackilynn McGee of Mt. Orab, Longest Weiner Dog in contest, 34 ? inches in length.

Baking Contest on June 27: Miscellaneous Candy Adult Division: Georgia Wamsley, Mt. Orab, first place, pecan peanut butter fudge.

Peanut Butter Candy - Adult Division: Georgia Wamsley, first place.

Chocolate Cake - Adult Division: Jean Boblitt, Goshen first place, Township, Hershey's chocolate walnut cake.

Homemade Yeast Bread – Adult Division: Rebecca Kenney, Sardinia, first place.

Decorated Cake – Adult Division: Rebecca Kenney, first place..

Fruit Pie Adult Division: Jayne Burke, Sardinia, first place, apple pie.

Watermelon Eating Contest on June 27: 5-8 Division: Jason Holbrook, 6, Mt. Orab, champion.

9-12 Division: Syrina McIntyre, 12, Taylor Mill, Ky., champion.

13-16 Division: Tiffany McClaskey, 14, South Shore, Ky., champion.

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Mini Horse Camp set for July The Brown County Press/WAYNE GATES

Cherry Ridge Stables has announced July 20, 21 and 22 for their mini Horse Camp.

Campers will engage in a variety of activities including horseback riding, barn chores, crafting, hayrides lunching on the banks of White Oak Creek and cooling off in the creek.

Each camper will receive a camp T-shirt. Registration is $65. Registration is limited.

New this year, campers may choose to come one day, two days or entire three day event held each day from 10-3PM. Registration is very limited to make a reservation early or for additional information, by calling Kelly Watson at 513-7322159 or visit cherryridgefarms.org for additional information

A large number of people ride on the Sardinia Buckeyes 4-H Club Float in the Sardinia Founder's Day Celebration Grand Parade June 27 in downtown Sardinia. The Buckeyes' Float won the Best Organizational Float Award in the parade

Founder's Day Grand Parade winners listed

BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press Award winners in the 2010 Sardinia Founder's Day Celebration Grand Parade held June 27 in Sardinia are as follow: Best of Show Float – Ohio Valley Flag Company, Bill and Rose Graybill, Mt. Orab.

Best Band Award – Eastern Warrior Guard.

Best Walking Group Award and Best Church Float – Peace Lutheran Church, Arnheim.

Best Organizational Float – Sardinia Buckeyes 4-H Club.

Best Family Float – Randy Doss Family, Sardinia.

Best Commercial Float and Most Humorous Float – Hairin Place beauty salon, Georgetown.

Judge's Choice Awards – Brown County Democratic Party float and U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt's float.

Best Horse Entry – William Crawford Jr. of Georgetown riding June Bug's Bandit and accompanied by walkers

Audra Crawford of Georgetown, his mother, and Dawn Ford of Hamersville, his grandmother.

Best Antique Car Entry – 1965 Cobra, James O'Cull, Sardinia.

Best Classic Car Entry – 1993 Mustang GT, Jason Crabtree, Sardinia.

Best Antique Tractor Entry – 1938 John Deere Model L, Eric Bloom, Sardinia, in memory of his grandfather Maynard Bloom.

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behind the former Sardinia Elementary School attracted only a few participants, and Cassidy said the Celebration Committee will have to find better ways of publicizing and promoting those games in the future.

Cassidy said while participation in a new Horseshoe Tournament on June 26 was “marginal”, he was happy to see the interest and participation in the “Drag” Race held June 27 at the Main Stage.

That laughter-evoking event, which wasn't held last year, involves men and boys racing to see who can put a bra, women's underwear, a dress, and a woman's necklace over their clothes and run back to the stage first.

The return this year of some carnival rides, which also weren't present in 2009, were popular and helped the Celebration Committee with festival finances as the Committee received a portion of the money taken in for those rides.

Dunking Booth Popular Cassidy reported a Dunking Booth on June 26 and 27 proved to be quite popular and brought in about $500 for the Celebration Committee. Nine or 10 Sardinia auxiliary police officers took turns getting soaked both days, and Cassidy said it was a good way to introduce those officers to festival goers.

“Everyone got a kick out of dunking the cops,” the chairman mentioned.

Sardinia Mayor Todd Bumbalough spent some time in the Dunking Booth “wet seat” June 27. While most people who bought chances to hit the release mechanism with three thrown balls were unable to dunk police officers or Bumbalough that conventional way, participants were permitted after their unsuccessful throws to come up and hit the release mechanism manually.

While a planned Firefighters Competition between different fire departments on June 27 didn't transpire behind the old SES, Sardinia firefighters used the opportunity to demonstrate to those gathered such skills of their own as dragging a dummy from a “fire”, crawling through an obstacle course, and climbing a fire truck ladder.

Cassidy, who also is president of the Sardinia Village Council, said the demonstrations also gave those gathered the opportunity to see the Sardinia Fire Department's recently-purchased ladder truck.

Participation in the annual Baking Contest on June 27 was down this year with only six entries in six different categories and every participating person earning a First-Place Ribbon. The number of bidders at the Baked Goods Auction

that followed the Baked Goods Contest also was down.

Overall participation in the Baby Contest on June 26 was good, although some individual classes lacked a good number of participants. Carson Best of West Union and Adriana Ransom of Colerain Township, the respective winners of the 3Year-Old Boys and Girls Classes, were selected by judges at the end of the Baby Contest as Little Mr. and Miss Sardinia, and both were offered the opportunity to ride in the festival's Grand Parade the next day.

While there were several boys' class and girls' class champions in the Baby Show from whom judges could choose Little Mr. and Miss Sardinia, competitions to pick other members of the festival's Weekend Royalty were not as contestant-laden.

Festival Queen Chelsea Inlow, 17, of Sardinia, was the only Queen contestant, and Festival Princess Kaitlyn Meyer, 15, of Sardinia, was one of only two Princess contestants.

While Tiffany Comberger, 7, of Sardinia, was chosen Junior Princess for raising the most funds in a contest, no boy raised funds this year in an effort to be crowned the festival's Junior Prince.

Cassidy estimated possibly 10,000 people attended this year's festival including those who watched the Fireworks Show from different sites at the

festival's conclusion.

He said he thought each evening's crowd was probably at least 1,500 people and mentioned the number of people who listened to Kelly Red and the Hammerheads, the featured band on the closing night, was as big of a crowd he ever had seen at one time in downtown Sardinia.

The final day of the festival certainly brought an unexpected and unwelcome “guest” in the form of a brief heavy thunderstorm.

The Grand Parade had taken off from its staging area when heavy rain fell for several minutes drenching Parade marchers and riders while most people who had gathered to watch dashed for places to escape the downpour.

The rain gradually subsided, and the Parade proceeded westward along Winchester Street in downtown Sardinia and then southward on Main Street in front of the Celebration's Main Stage.

“School Days” Was Theme This year's grand marshals were Sardinia residents Duke and Jane Snider, who formerly were teachers at SES. They were chosen in connection with this year's festival theme, “Remembering School Days”.

Cassidy said the Founder's Day Celebration Committee is scheduled to meet in July to begin planning for the next festival, which is anticipated to be held the fourth weekend in June 2011.

Mabel, a Boston terrier, shows off her Patriotic Colors after being named the Best Dressed Pet in the 2010 Sardinia Founder's Day Pet Parade on June 26. Mabel's owner is Mark Fite of Mt. Orab.

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Samuel Kirk, 2, of Eagle Township, sits in the chalkboard entry that won the Sardinia Founder's Day Celebration Children's Parade Best of Show Entry Award on June 25.

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Royal members of the 2010 Sardinia Founder's Day Celebration hold their roses and wear their crowns and sashes after being coronated June 26 in front of the Main Stage in downtown Sardinia. From left are Queen Chelsea Inlow, 17; Junior Princess Tiffany Comberger, 9; and Princess Kaitlyn Meyer, 15. All are from Sardinia.

Moler racing to continue with rules “By 5:30 (on Friday nights) trucks and other traffic start rolling in and they don’t leave sometimes until four in the morning. It’s so loud, bright and dusty it makes us feel stressed”.

John Schaeffer is the attorney for the plaintiffs.

“I have reservations that the Molers can continue to operate and still comply with the judges order”, Schaffer said.

Bill Evans of West Union displays the Best of Show Trophy his 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, which he stands by, won at the 2010 Sardinia Founder's Day Celebration Car Show on June 26.

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“We’re disappointed that we did not get a permanent injunction that would shut the track down”, he added.

“But there are restrictions on the Molers that were not there before”, he continued.

Moler attorney Charles Lester said that those restrictions could have been negotiated with the Molers themselves instead of resulting from a lengthy and expensive legal battle.

“What they got after all this

time, trouble and money is what they could have gotten if they had sat down and talked with us”, said Lester.

“I don’t think he (the judge) said anything that’s any different than they are doing right now.”

Lester said he and his clients were “pretty pleased” with the decision and that they were trying to decide if they were going to appeal any part of the ruling, presumably some or all of the restrictions set forth by Walton.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 in the BCBE Office. Her coworkers at the time of her retirement included Deputy Director Kathy Long, who has worked in that office since February 1990, and BCBE Office clerks Jo Waits, who has worked there 10 years, and Dawn Fridel, who has worked there three years.

Director Enjoys People McIntosh said one of the most enjoyable aspects of her tenure as BCBE director was just working with the people the Brown County residents – that office serves.

“I've enjoyed working with the people, I've enjoyed the job, and I'll miss the people and the job,” she mentioned.

She mentioned she has lived in Georgetown since she was a third-grader and resided before that time on a farm on State Route 286 in Brown County.

McIntosh said she wants to spend more time during her retirement with her 86-year-old mother, Doris McCane, who attended McIntosh's Retirement Party June 28 at the BCBE Office.

She also said she wants to continue growing flowers in her garden. She is a member of the Brown County Democratic Club.

All four members of Brown County's Election Board – Chairman Bill Herdman, Paul Hall, Dallas Hurt and Ralph Quallen – attended McIntosh's Retirement Party as also did many county government coworkers and many friends.

Clermont County Board of Elections Director Judy Miller also stopped by to wish McIntosh well.

Herdman commented how McIntosh provided 20 years of “incredible” service as a BCBE Office employee and noted, “She is going to leave this place a better place than she found it.”

Quallen commented how McIntosh and her staff have really done a “fabulous job” and added, “Thank you, Sue.” Hurt recalled how he knew

McIntosh when she worked in the Brown County Recorder's Office and said of her long career in public service, “Sue endured it to the end.”

McIntosh told those gathered this past Monday to celebrate the end of her public service career, “It's been enjoyable. I like my job. I had good help. I appreciate being able to work for Brown County for this long.”

McIntosh Honored At Party Herdman presented McIntosh an Appreciation Plaque from the Brown County Board of Elections which stated, “Presented to Sue McIntosh in recognition and appreciation for 20 years of service to the Brown County Board of Elections. May 14, 1990 through June 30, 2010.”

Herdman also presented a McIntosh a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition “in recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community” from U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt, who represents Brown County in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Schmidt sent along a letter stating to McIntosh, “Congratulations on your retirement as director of the Brown County Board of Elections.

Your career in public service has been exemplary. You have always led by example and have been a tremendous role model to so many.

“I want to wish you the very best in the future, and thank you for your service. Keep in touch.”

Kathy Jones, a liaison to Brown County from Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner's Office, presented McIntosh a Certificate of Commendation from Brunner.

Aberdeen deaths ruled murder-suicide CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 home on Elm Street in Aberdeen on May 7.

Investigators said it appeared the two men had been dead for an undetermined amount of time before they were found.

The two were discovered by the elder Blanton’s ex-wife and a neighbor who went to the house to check on the two men.

29 sex offenders to come off Sheriff’s watch list CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 They will remain there as they fulfill their individual reporting requirements.

Schadle said if an offender is discovered not to be living as their registered address, a certified letter addressed to them is sent to that address.

If the letter is not signed for, a criminal charge of “Failing to Register” is filed against them and a warrant is issued for their arrest.

“They report to us and we

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Ted Hart with the Ohio Attorney Generals Office, said each case in the state is being individually examined before a determination is made to remove them from the required reporting list.

Hart said no Brown County residents have been removed yet because of the State Supreme Court ruling, but 29 of them will eventually be removed as they meet the time limits of the reporting requirements they were sentenced to.

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Post 129 climbs over .500 for the first time in 2010

By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press

Photo Compliments of Tara Butler

Post 129’s Brett Carrington (Eastern) dodges a high fastball while attempting a sacrifice bunt.

Photo Compliments of Tara Butler

Post 129’s Brandon Carrington (Eastern) belts a base hit during Hillsboro’s win over Waverly.

The Hillsboro American Legion Post 129 baseball team climbed above .500 for the first time this season by sweeping two twinbills over the weekend.

In the opener on Saturday, Hillsboro downed Waverly Post 142 by a score of 8-4.

Logan Wise (McClain) got the win on the mound. He allowed four runs, three earned, in six innings of work.

Wise surrendered seven hits, walked three and struck out six.

Cody Shaver (Wilmington) pitched one inning of scoreless relief. He allowed no hits while striking out two.

Airic Steagall (Hillsboro) led Post 129 at the plate. He had three hits and drove in four runs. Brandon Arehart (Wilmington) and Brett Carrington (Eastern) added two hits each. Carrington also drove in a run. Tucker Hughes (Miami Trace), Nathaniel Miller (Fairfield), Shaver and Jacob Dillon (McClain) chipped in one hit each.

In the second game, Hillsboro downed Waverly again by a score of 8-4.

Louden (North Sam Adams) got the win. He worked six innings, allowing four runs, one earned, on eight hits. Louden walked four and fanned four.

Steagall pitched one inning of relief. He allowed no runs and no hits.

Steagall led Post 129 at the plate with three hits. Hughes, Miller, Brett Carrington, Brandon Carrington (Eastern) and Ian Adams (Fairfield)

added one hit each.

The two Saturday wins lifted Hillsboro to 7-8 on the season. Post 129 hit the ball well and got timely hits on Saturday. Defensively, the team played well, except for two late-game breakdowns.

On Sunday, Post 129 downed Circleville Post 134 in the first game of a doubleheader, 8-3.

Hillsboro took advantage of some defensive mistakes by Circleville and got some timely hitting. Post 129 also manufactured some runs by stealing bases and moving runners over through sacrifices.

Dillon got the win on the hill. He worked seven innings, allowing three runs, all earned, on 11 hits. Dillon walked two and fanned six.

At the plate, Hillsboro was led by Steagall’s two hits and three RBIs. Corey Walker (Hillsboro) added one hit.

Post 129 capped off the weekend with a 12-6 win in the second game versus Circleville.

Hughes tossed a complete game, picking up the win. He allowed six runs, three earned, on 10 hits. Hughes walked none and struck out two.

Wise led the offensive

attack with four hits. Brett Carrington added three base knocks. Louden, Arehart and Zach Uhl (McClain) chipped in two hits each. Miller and Walker collected one hit each.

Walker and Louden also drove in three runs each.

Again, Hillsboro had some late defensive miscues, but overall, Hillsboro played good defense for the entire weekend.

Post 129, with a record of 98 overall, 4-2 in league play, was set to play in the Wood Bat Classic at Ross County Park over the July 4th weekend.

Murrell lands a whopper

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Six-year-old Zach Murrell poses with “Dicky Mo” after catching the shovelhead at the family pond during a Father’s Day contest.

By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press Six-year-old soon to be first-grader at Mt. Orab Elementary, Zach Murrell, landed a huge shovelhead catfish during a Father’s Day fishing contest at the family pond.

“The catfish was 50 pounds when we turned him loose a few years ago,” said mother Sandy Murrell. “Zach’s grandfather nicknamed him ‘Dicky Mo’ and people have been trying to catch him for a while now.”

Zach, who was practicing his casting with his Zebco cat-

fish pole, snagged the monster fish without any bait on his hook.

Zach said that he enjoys fishing and had a lot of fun catching the big shovelhead.

The family released Dicky Mo back into the pond after a brief photo session.

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Teams are co-ed and three games are guaranteed in round robin play. Entry fee for the tournament is $100 per team, payable prior to playing the first game.

One division will be set up with awards given for first, second and third places. Tee shirts will be awarded to first and second place teams.

Proceeds from the tournament contribute to a scholarship for a Western Brown student-athlete. Five of the previous recipients have completed their degrees. Competition has been excellent in previous tournaments and a lot of fun has been had in contributing to this worthwhile cause.

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All forms can be picked up in the MOMS office. Practice begins Monday, August 9.

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Competitors in the Sardinia Founder's Day Celebration 4-Mile Run and Walk take off at the start of that event June 26 on Winchester Street in downtown Sardinia.

Founder’s Day 4-mile run/walk a successful event

By Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press The Sardinia Founder's Day

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Former Sardinia-area resident Jamie Jimison, who now resides in Shelbyville, Ky., approaches the finish line to win the overall competition and place first in the Men's Division in the Sardinia Founder's Day Celebration 4-Mile Run held June 26 in downtown Sardinia.

Celebration 4-Mile Run and Walk was a success the morning of June 26, Director Tom Glasscock reported.

Glasscock said the Run and Walk, which began and ended in downtown Sardinia, included a very competitive group of participants.

“All of our runners, including those who didn't receive awards, were very competitive,” he reported.

Only the top two finishers in each age and gender group received medals, but Glasscock noted there were some age groups in which third and fourth-place finishers were very close behind.

He said 60 people signed up for the competition, including one who traveled over the course on a bicycle and thus didn't qualify as either a runner or a walker, and one runner who dropped out after starting.

Forty-nine runners and only nine walkers finished the course. Glasscock said the number of walkers was down this year, and he is going to work to try to bring that number up again.

He said he was happy there was good participation from places outside of just the Brown County area.

Former Sardinia-area resident Jamie Jimison, the Overall Male Winner and the

top overall finisher in the Run, now resides in Shelbyville, Ky., near Louisville. There also were competitors from Cynthiana, Ky., Hillsboro, Ky., and Murfreesboro, Tenn.

The course over which the runners and walkers traveled was not closed to traffic, but no incidents occurred, Glasscock said. He said he had placed some yellow signs along the course to alert motorists to the presence of runners and walkers.

A Flag-Raising Ceremony headed up by members of George A. Lambert Post 755 of the American Legion in Sardinia took place at a downtown Sardinia flagpole just before the Run and Walk started as it has during other years.

Glasscock said he is anticipating starting next year's Run and Walk, with the preceding Flag-Raising Ceremony, about 8:30 a.m., instead of 9 a.m. as was the case this year and during preceding years. He said this year's heat may have affected the number of participants who signed up for the Run and Walk.

Jimison, a 1999 graduate of Eastern Local High School, won the Male Division of the Run and the overall race with a 21:47 time while Christine Moon of Sardinia, a 2010 graduate of Western Brown High School, won the Female

Ware, Lake Waynoka, 48:19.

Female Runner Division: -16-19: Hannah Granger, Washington Township, first, 30:42; Elsie Bernhard, Cincinnati, second, 31:43.

-20-29: Colleen Foote, Goshen, first, 27:44; Anna Foote, Goshen, second, 28:11.

-30-39: Laura Graham, Georgetown, first, 35:46; Barb Turner, Bethel, second, 47:08.

-40-49: Cheryl Mootz, Sardinia, first, 35:00; Julia Glasscock, Jackson Township, second, 35:41.

-50-59: Mary Jablonski, Green Township, first, 28:54; Debbie Biddle, Cynthiana, Ky., second, 33:15.

Darell Grooms of West Union won the Male Division of the Walk and the overall walk with a 47:07 time while Nancy Zadek of Bethel won the Female Division of the Walk with a 49:31 time.

Age and gender division medal winners of the Walk follow. Recipients' hometowns are listed where available.

Male Walker Division: -30-49: Jerry Sawyers, Sardinia, first, 54:42.

-50 and Older: Grant Cahall, Mt. Orab, first, 57:20.

Female Walker Division: -15 and Younger: Katie Chaney, Sardinia, first, 57:17.

-30-49: Linda Sawyers, Sardinia, first, 54:44; Missy

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Christine Moon of Sardinia approaches the finish line to win the Women's Division in the Sardinia Founder's Day Celebration 4-Mile Run held June 26 in downtown Sardinia.

Walters, Sardinia, second, 57:05.

-50 and Older: Jennifer West, 55:58.

Fourth Annual Sabine’s Cup Teen Golf ‘Fun for a good cause’ benefits CFK

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Miles Tarvin won the Chevette Feature on Holman Motors Night at Moler Raceway Park.

Holman Motors Night at MRP

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Division of the Run with a 25:23 time.

Jimison and Moon each received a plaque for finishing first in their specific gender groups of runners. Because they won those plaques, they weren't eligible to receive age and gender medal awards.

Age and gender division medal winners of the Run follow. Recipients' hometowns or home townships are listed where available.

Male Runner Division: -13-15: Alex Brewer, Sardinia, first, 28:58; Chase Rader, Manchester, second, 29:26.

-16-19: Tyler Bick, Hillsboro, Ohio, first, 25:16; Andrew Pridemore, Williamsburg, second, 25:48.

-20-29: Adam Tolle, Seaman, first, 24:44; Josh Proffitt, second, 27:58.

-30-39: Nathan Hauke, Eagle Township, first, 22:27; Court Lilly, second, 22:46.

-40-49: Troy Moon, Sardinia, first, 28:21; Scott Higham, second, 28:40.

-50-59: Tom Glasscock, Jackson Township, first, -27:51; Steve Morehouse, Bethel, second, 29:44.

Ken Roark, -60-69: Hillsboro, Ky., first, 28:25; Dave Hamann, Batavia, second, 31:08.

-70 and Older: Herbie

It was Holman Motors Night at Moler Raceway Park and the Chevette division was the featured attraction as they were running for $1,500 to win in a 40-lap feature event.

The Chevette division started the night with a round of qualification that locked in the top six cars. At the end of qualifications, it was Georgetown, Ohio’s Miles Tarvin at the top of the charts with a lap of 16.59. In the sixcar fast-car dash, it was Jeff Watson taking the win in his JP Construction machine.

In the other heat races, it was Derrick Davis and Josh Francis taking checkered flags.

In the 40-lap feature, it was Watson and Kevin Riggs bringing the field to the green flag, but it was Rusty Yarger who led the first 13 laps from his third starting position. On lap 14, Watson took the lead and controlled the next six laps. At the halfway point, it was Tarvin coming to the front and he led the final 20 laps of racing action in his Patriot Signs, Brown County Pork Producers, Positive Therapy

Services #80 machine.

Following Tarvin across the line was Watson, Sean Jones, Les Romano and Scott Ramp.

In the Sunesis Construction Late Model division, there was a serious incident in heat number 2 as Tory Routier flipped his machine over in turn No. 3, necessitating a trip to the hospital for precautionary measures. In the 25-lap feature event, it was heat winners Rick Combs and Wayne Chinn bringing the field to the green with Combs taking the advantage and the top position. Throughout the event Chinn closed the gap in turns 3 and 4 only to lose ground in turns 1 and 2. At the checkered, it was Combs claiming his third feature win in the A. Hines Racing Engines No. 24 car. Chinn came home second followed by Lil’ John Whitney, Barry Doss and Chad Stapleton.

The Mt. Orab Ford Modifieds were tuning up for next week’s big Modified Mania Event, but the results were much the same as Columbus, Indiana’s Devin Gilpin continued his hot streak by winning his heat race and leading the entire feature, claiming his sixth feature win

of the season in his Eddie Gilstrap Motors, Dasco Race Supply, Impressive Racecar sponsored machine. Behind Gilpin was a great battle for the second position as heat winner Scotty Kincaid, Jeff Arnold and Randy Wash fought all night long for the second position. At the checkers, it was Kincaid coming home second with Arnold in the third spot and Keeton Streetvall claiming the fourth spot over Wash.

In the final event of the evening, the US Race Gear Street Stocks took to the track and it was defending track champ Jeremie Bretz, the man on a mission, as he won the heat and feature event. Bretz claimed his fifth feature of the season in his H&H continuous Guttering Git-R-Done Graphics machine. Jeremie Scott came home second, followed by Dave Kirker, Mark Kaetzel and Perry Dearing.

On July 2, MRP will host the UMP Midwest Modified Mania paying $1,500 to win (plus fireworks).

On July 9, MRP will host the Outlaw Sprint Night-NRA Sprint Invaders, paying $1,500 to win.

The fourth annual Sabine’s Cup teen golfing fundraiser tees off on July 19, 2010, at the Ivy Hills Country Club (Newtown/Anderson area at 7711 Ivy Hills Boulevard).

The event will run from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sabine’s Cup will offer Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky teens a day of fun, a chance to carry home prizes and a unique opportunity to gain community service hours at the same time.

Sabine’s Cup is a golf outing with a difference: it is the first such event organized and presented for kids, by kids (with a little help from family and friends). The goal is to make a difference and all proceeds will benefit Cincinnati’s CancerFree KIDS (www.cancerfreekids.org).

Over the past three years, the event raised over $40,000 in

donations to help CFK's goal of providing funds for research on childhood cancers.

Led by this year’s teen chairs, Max Flannery and Ryan Altman, players ages 1318 who enter Sabine's Cup will raise charitable funds prior to the outing.

“Kids who are just beginning to play golf are having just as much fun as more experienced teen golfers,” says co-founder Karen Rubenstein. “The ‘best ball’ scramble format allows the kids to play in teams, making it a team effort to do well in the tournament.”

For players participating in Sabine’s Cup, $60 ($75 after June 30) will cover reduced greens fees for the day, lunch and carts. Ivy Hills reduces the greens fees to encourage play-

ers to participate, and a limited number of "outing scholarships" are available to cover fees for players who cannot afford them.

Sabine’s Cup was founded in 2007 by Elliot Rubenstein (and his mom, Karen) in memory of his aunt, Sabine Friedrichsmeyer, a young Cincinnati woman who died at age 25 of leukemia. Sabine was a sports enthusiast and avid equestrian from childhood on, whose boundless energy and passion for giving characterized her throughout life.

For details on entering, or about volunteering or sponsoring players, call Karen Rubenstein at 513- 309-9098.

Additional information is available online at www.sabinescup.com.

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This year’s Sabine’s Cup teen chairs are Max Flannery and Ryan Altman.

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job was, it was too late to change her mind. For 13 months she kneeled under a pair of carpenter’s wooden horses which held a large sheet of aluminum and she was soon ‘’bucking rivets.”

An air gun was used by a fellow working from the top.

There were many ribs of aluminum put inside the wing.

Helton and her coworkers made the left wing and another factory made the right wing. Other parts were made somewhere else for security purposes and to keep the enemy from getting the complete pattern for the plane.

To let the public know and to encourage others to help make airplanes, a large poster was printed and displayed to the public depicting a “pretty lady flexing her muscles.”

That lady was named Rosie the Riveter.

Sixty-seven years later, the job was recognized by a group of ladies in California telling of the importance of these ladies during WWII. Rosie the Riveter Club presented Dorothy with a certificate showing the image of Rosie the Riveter. Helton showed a replica of the large poster along with the bucking iron (eight inch bar with and slanted end) that she used.

After the planes were assembled, another group of ladies flew the planes to their destination. They are now being recognized for their participation during the war.

Following the Helton presentation, a reading was given

by Andria Schumann about the Pledge of Allegiance followed by each giving the pledge.

Naomi Lindsey gave a short quiz and several gifts

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Ohio insurance director urges in-home child care providers to check insurance coverage With summer here, many Ohioans may be considering providing child care out of their homes for the children of working parents.

Ohio Department of Insurance Director Mary Jo Hudson is urging those who are considering becoming in-home child care providers to check with their insurance agent to make sure they have adequate liability coverage in the event a child were to be injured while in their care.

“Accidents happen, especially when young children are involved,” said Director Hudson. “It’s important that in-home child care providers have the proper amount of liability coverage in the event something was to happen.”

According to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), which together with county departments of job and family services, regulates and monitors child care activity in Ohio, in-home child care providers are not required to purchase liability insurance for their homes. However, if they do not, they must inform the parents of the children they are watching that they have not purchased that coverage.

“Child care providers who are interested in learning more about certification, licensing requirements and health and safety training opportunities should visit their county department of job and family services or visit www.jfs.ohio.gov,” said ODJFS Director Douglas Lumpkin.

Director Hudson offers this guidance when considering purchasing liability coverage for in-home child care providers: • Liability coverage for accidents that occur in an inhome child care provider’s home would fall under the provider’s homeowners insurance policy.

• Contact your homeowners insurance agent and inform them that you wish to start offering child care serv-

ices out of your home.

• Many homeowners insurance policies have exclusion provisions in that liability coverage will not be provided for incidents arising out of the operation of in-home child care services for a fee.

• Liability coverage is typically included for incidents where you are providing child care for family members or other children for free.

• However, if the coverage you need is excluded, most homeowners insurance policies can be endorsed to provide the desired liability coverage for an additional premium amount.

• Consider purchasing an umbrella policy for protection additional to that which is provided by your homeowners policy.

It’s important to note that homeowners that fail to notify their agents about operating a child care service out of their home may be subject to having their insurance policy cancelled for not providing full disclosure regarding usage of the home for business purposes.

Also, the insurance company may refuse payment for any child care related accidents that may occur. If that were to happen, the homeowner would be required to pay all damages. If the homeowner didn’t have the funds to pay for the damages, they could face legal action and long-term debt. The homeowner and the homeowner’s family could end up paying for one accident for the rest of their life! The Department strongly encourages consumers to talk with their insurance agent to discuss the risks of only getting the bare minimum levels of insurance coverage.

Consumers with questions about insurance can call the Ohio Department of Insurance at 1-800-686-1526.

Consumer tips on homeowners insurance can also be found at the Department’s w e b s i t e , www.insurance.ohio.gov.

were given out.

The new year will see Eileen Kraeft return as President with Carol Kreiner being First Vice-President and Kelli Kreiner being Second Vice-President.

Marge Hoggatt will serve as Secretary, Dorothy Helton will be Treasurer, Ruth Ashcraft will be Patriotic Instructor and Naomi Lindsey will serve as Chaplain.

Meetings are held each third Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post Building. Any wife, daughter or granddaughter who can prove relationship to a veteran who served overseas during any war are invited to join.

Contact Eileen Kraeft at 937-444-3243 to become a member.

The Brown County Writers Group is ten years old. There was a celebration from on Thursday, June 24 at the Mt Orab branch of the Brown County Public Library (the 'birthplace' of the group in June 2000.)

Beginning that first year, they co-sponsored, with the library, guest speakers, writing contests, and have acted as outside judges for another writing competition.

Even after becoming an independent not-for-profit organization in their second year, they continue working closely with the Brown County Public Library.

During their third year, the Brown County Writers Group created a newsletter, The Twig, which was available locally. They hosted two free seminars during the month of October, bringing in writing

Ripleys Rock'n on the River takes place July 2 Do you still take those old records off the shelf? Well, don't sit and listen to them by yourself! Come to the river and listen to some rock and roll and maybe some funky ole’ soul or maybe you'll find some thing new to listen to at Ripley’s Rock'n on the River on July 2.

The Ripley Lions Club and Red Oak Creek Kollaborative Studio are hosting a Battle of the Bands with a twist, not only the bands but also the singers are welcome to bring their C.D.'s for their accompaniment.

Registration located at the Lions Club Booth, will begin at 5 p.m. The first band will play at 6 p.m.

Fees are $10 for non-band and $20 for bands. If you write your own music and lyrics please remember not everyone likes vulgar lan-

guage. The judges reserve the right to disqualify due to language.

• First Place Prize-3 song EP provided by R.O.C.K. Studio at 14 N. Third Street, Ripley.

• Second Place Prize-$100 Gift Certificate • Third Place Prize-$50 Gift Certificate Concessions are available from the Ripley Lions Club.

For more information contact Kristel Titus at (937) 3924922.

Also don’t forget to stop in at the R.O.C.K. Studio @14 N 3rd Street and check out the Digital Recording and Photography Studio offering instrument, repair, lessons, jam sessions, and workshops.

Openings currently available for students and teachers. Call (937) 392-3104 or email Bill at rocksripley@aol.com.

professionals to speak to the group and guests. Their fourth year saw the launching of the publication, seasonal "Through The Window", and a venture into romance publishing with the "Uplifting Romance" concept. Both series have been suspended but not canceled. The fourth year also saw the group venture into the public service field when they presented Yourself", a "Uplifting woman's health program. This program was sponsored by funding for Women's Health Month from the Ohio Dept. of Health, Bureau of Health Promotion and Risk Reduction, Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Prevention Program (SADVPP) administered by UC Health and the University of Cincinnati AHEC Program.

For a time, the group did poetry readings at local coffee shops on the first Thursday of every month. Thanks to Sharon Miller’s Cuppa Coffee Café and Cookies Creamery for hosting these events.

Many of the original

members still belong, but others have come and gone. Two members have passed on, Mary Pitzer and Needra Fischer. They are missed, and remain a presence with the group.

The group meets every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Library, Guests are always welcome, and new members sought.

There are no dues and no minimum requirements -- just a love of writing. The Brown County Writers Group takes its name from the place it meets. It is not for Brown County residents only, but also has members from Clermont, Adams, and Highland counties -- and all others are welcome. The only requirement is a desire for fellowship with other writers and a willingness to give and receive constructive critiques, workshops and public readings are offered on different Thursdays, depending on the productivity of the writers and members able to attend meetings

Georgetown concert season expanded The concert season in Georgetown, has just increased by leaps and bounds with the announcement that there will be two additional concerts in the month of July, both on Saturdays. Leroy Ellington and the E-Funk Band will perform on Saturday, July 24, in front of the historic Courthouse in Georgetown at 7 p.m., and the Bootjack Road Band will perform on Saturday, July 31, also in front of the Courthouse at 7 p.m. The regularly scheduled concert with Inside Straight, on Thursday, July 15, will go on as planned.

In the event of rain, the

music will be playing inside the Gaslight Theater. Concert goers are reminded to bring a chair if the weather is good.

The concerts are being organized by the Courthouse Square Open Air Market Inc., a non-profit public service organization, with the generous assistance of concert goers and local businesses.

CSOAM, Inc. also organizes the Saturday morning Open Air Market at the Courthouse, as well as other events such as Woodworkers' Day on July 31.

For more information, please call (937) 378-9000 or (937) 378-6769.

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The members of the wilson Sroufe VFW Auxiliary met at the Post Building for their last meeting of the 20092010 year. President Eileen Kraeft conducted the meeting, which was prior to a luncheon. Several members of the Felicity VFW Auxiliary, along with one of the men’s 4th District Counsel and the Post Commander of the Felicity VFW also were in attendance.

Also in attendance were life members from the recently abandoned Mt. Carmel Auxiliary who were transferred to the Mt. Orab Auxiliary. Those members were Delia Jones, Barbara Matthews and Pat Ziesemer.

Joining in with the aforementioned ladies were 15 members of the Mt. Orab Auxiliary.

A short program followed the luncheon.

Dorothy Helton was asked by the President to give the history and how she was involved in becoming one of the “Rosie the Riveter” group formed during WWII. Since most of the men were drafted or enlisted on their own, the women had to fulfill their jobs here at home. Most of the jobs were government contracts such as the one she signed up for at Globefactory in Wernicke Norwood. Helton had gone to work in the office, but when the factory accepted a contract in making airplane wings and the information was posted on the bulletin board, Helton signed up for it not knowing what the job would entail as it did pay more.

After finding out what her

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10 Tips to lower your vet bill DR DAN MEAKIN 1. Spay or Neuter your pet.

By all means spaying and neutering decreases cost of pet ownership.

Neutered pets are less likely to get hurt or injured in fights, as well as more likely to stay in a family longer.

Spayed and neutered pets get fewer medical problems such as uterine or prostatic infections, cancer or other reproductive problems associated with having all their parts.

Puppies and kittens are hard to prevent in intact dogs and cats. No question litters cost money. Raising a litter or puppies or kittens requires time, dedication, worming medicines, vaccinations, and flea prevention, and that’s even if nobody gets sick.

Please spay or neuter. Your pet will be healthy and your cost of pet ownership will be less.

2. Get off the street!

By keeping your dog out of the street, you are decreasing the chances of serious injury from a motor vehicle.

This also reduces your dog’s risk of serious infection from getting into filthy garbage or dirty pond water.

3. Keep your cats inside.

We are not recommending that you restrict your cat to only indoor activities, however, a lot of serious injuries such as bite wounds, dog trauma, heartworm disease, parasites, etc. could be avoided by keeping your cat indoors.

4. Use a leash.

Again, we are not recommending that your dog never run or play freely. We do suggest, however, that you ponder injuries, like those resulting from a dog fight, that could be prevented by keeping your pooch on a leash.

Also, don’t let your dog ride freely in the back of a pickup truck. Dogs can sustain various injuries by jumping from the back of moving, and stationary, trucks. Broken legs and torn ligaments could lead to orthopedic surgeries costing

thousands of dollars.

5. Train your dog!!

Better trained dogs cost owners less time cleaning up or fixing problems and have fewer stress related issues such as behavioral problems.

Better trained pets are more controlled and less likely to get into hazardous situations or, out of an enclosure. Better trained dogs do not require psycho drugs to calm them down, or frequent veterinary visits to discuss these issues.

6. Put a lid on it!

By keeping pets out of the trash, you can avoid the inevitable vomiting, diarrhea, or worse that will follow.

Also, be wary of leaving medication out around the house or antifreeze in the driveway.

Medications measured for a 200 pound human will severely injure, or even kill, your pet. And even the tiniest amount of antifreeze can cause fatal kidney failure.

7. Stay up to date on vaccines!

At All Creatures, we select the best vaccines and best prices to protect your pet.

Vaccinating your pet for a small fee can prevent years of treatments for such diseases as Parvo, rabies, leptospirosis, and feline AIDs. Preventing a disease is much cheaper than treating a disease.

8. Use heartworm prevention in dogs and cats.

Preventing heartworm disease and other parasites in your dogs and cats will eliminate the chance of a big vet bill for these parasites.

Heartworms are a devastating disease that can easily be avoided by monthly preventative medications. Intestinal parasites can easily infect pets not on preventative medications.

9. Prevent Fleas early in spring!

Again, prevention is much cheaper than treatment. Flea prevention early in the year for all your pets will eliminate the emergence of fleas later in the year. Flea prevention also saves your pet from

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10. Buy pet Insurance.

Pet insurance helps you budget for both preventative and unexpected veterinary care. By getting a plan together you can spread the costs of pet ownership out over a monthly fee you can expect and afford.

Most carriers of pet insurance offer plans that cover preventative care such as vaccines, dental work, heartworm preventatives, and flea prevention. Ask your veterinarian who he recommends.

Bonus Tip. Saving Money on Heartworm and Flea prevention. Big dogs don’t have to cost more!!!

If you have a monstrous dog or your family has multiple big dogs, you can understand how expensive flea and heartworm preven-

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2. Get your dog off the street!

Decrease the chances of serious injury or infection from getting into filthy garbage or dirty water.

3. Keep your cats inside. A lot of serious injuries (bite wounds, dog trauma, heartworm disease, parasites, etc.) could be avoided.

4. Use a leash. Reduce the risk of injuries by using a leash. Also, don’t let your dog ride freely in the back of a pickup truck.

5. Train your dog. Better trained pets are more controlled and less likely to get into hazardous situations or out of an enclosure.

6. Put a lid on it. Keep pets out of the trash to avoid the inevitable vomiting, diarrhea, or worse that will follow.

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8. Use heartworm prevention in dogs & cats. Heartworms are a devastating disease that can be avoided by monthly preventative medications.

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Ripley Lions Club will conclude its Annual July Festival Sunday, July 4, at Ripley Lions Club Park on Front Street in downtown Ripley.

Activities will include a Hot Dog Eating Contest at 2 p.m., a Pet Show for children 15 and younger with judging at 4 p.m., a Tug-of-War Competition at 5 p.m., the Upfront Band performing 8-11 p.m., and the Fireworks Display by Starfire Productions at dark (around 9:30 p.m.).

George A. Lambert Post 755 of the American Legion in Sardinia will conduct an Independence Day Program at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 4, at the Sardinia Veterans and Community Park Shelter behind the Sardinia Public Library off Purdy Road (State Route 134). Those

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attending are invited to join Post members for hot dogs and other treats prior to the beginning of the program.

MONDAY Brown County Board of Commissioners will not meet Monday, July 5, because of the Fourth of July Holiday.

Northern Brown Senior Center at St. Martin's Chapel in St. Martin will not host activities for senior citizens 55 and older Monday, July 5, because of the Fourth of July Holiday.

Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, Ky., will not offer a Grief and Loss Support Group on Monday, July 5, as it normally does on the first Monday of each month. The Support Group's next meeting will be 1-2 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 2. Further information is available by calling 1-800-928-4848 or (606) 759-4050.

Mt. Orab Women's Club, which normally meets the first Monday of each month, will not meet Monday, July 5. The Club instead will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 12, for a picnic at Mt. Orab Municipal Park off South High Street in Mt. Orab.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, July 5, at Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union, 1540 Tri-County Highway, Winchester.

Further information is available by calling Bobbi Wilson at (937) 446-4662.

COURT NEWS Property Sales David J. and Diane L. Zwick to Scott and Tricia Mercalde, Lot 427 (Lake Waynoka Subdivision), Franklin Twp., $232,000 James Doss to Kevin Walker, Lot 3085 (Lake Waynoka Subdivision), Franklin Twp., $400 Waynoka Development Corporation to Kenneth and Agusta J. Snider, trustees of the Snider Family Trust, Lot 2925 (Lake Waynoka Subdivision), Franklin Twp., $12,050 Amber and Marcus Bryson to Dennis Wright Properties, L.L.C., Lot 6 (Grants Crossing Subdivision), Green Twp., $73,335 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Gerry H. Medeiros, Lot 156, Aberdeen Village, $32,000 Nancy Lester and Ronald Rogers to John Sharp and Ashley Bixler, Lot 876 (Lake Waynoka Subdivision), Jackson Twp., $900 Robert A. Jr. and Lana Page to Earl and Connie Combs, Lots 1091 and 1092 (Lake Waynoka Subdivision), Jackson Twp., $3,000 Waynoka Development Corporation to Bruce and Sharon Ashley, Lot 1803 (Lake Waynoka Subdivision), Jackson Twp., $10,250 Matthew S. and Darlene P. Kirk to John P. Concannon, Lot 1829 (Lake Waynoka Subdivision), Jackson Twp., $257,000 Gregory P. and Diann P. Hoying to Richard and Lacey McCarthy, Lot 1997 (Lake Waynoka Subdivision), Jackson Twp., $2,550 James and Linda Caldwell to Federal National Mortgage Association, Lots 1364 and 1365 (Lake Lorelei Subdivision), Perry Twp., $53,334 Rose M. and Kevin W. Brate to Federal National Mortgage Association, Lot 607 (Lake Lorelei Subdivision), Perry Twp., $126,490 Eleanor Harig to Andrew and Debra Poole, Lots 546,547 and 548 (Lake Lorelei Subdivision), Perry Twp., $361,500 Trek Inc. to Douglas B. and Melissa A. Schmees, Lot 890 (Lake Lorelei Subdivision), Perry Twp., $1,729 Judith McKee, Nancy Clark and Rebecca Van Patton to Alexander Morris, 37.25 acres, Pike Twp., $80,000 Quintin E. and Fabienne V. Johnson to Bank of America, N.A., 3 acres, Pike Twp., $125,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Adams Brown Counties Economic Opportunities Inc., 1.13 acres, Pleasant Twp., $32,300 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Riant Properties, L.L.C., Lot 11R (C.A. White's Addition), Georgetown Village, $44,000 Donnie and Kimberly Black et al to Federal National Mortgage Association, Lot 14 (Stephen Manor Subdivision), Georgetown Village, $80,000 Harry T. McCreary and Paula Sturm to Federal National Mortgage Association, 6.05 acres, Scott Twp., $56,667 David R. and Kimberly A. Frysinger et al to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Lot 40 (Sweet Gum Meadows Subdivision), Sterling Twp., $85,000 Larry Helton Jr. to John Keith Herrmann, Lot 164R, Ripley Village, $30,000 James Lager to Bob D. Moore, Lot 35, Ripley Village, $25,000 Richard and Melissa Keller et al to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, 1.6 acres, Washington Twp., $42,000

Marriages Ryan Paige Johnson, 29, Georgetown, and Daniel Joseph Bolington, 29, Georgetown Angela Nicole Johnson, 28, Sardinia, Registered Nurse, and Daniel Jean Claude, 23, Sardinia interpreter Bethany L. Taul, 21, Ripley, student, and James C. Anderson, 24, Ripley

Probate Floyd W. Brookbank, Ripley, Case No. 20101112, DOD 06/16/10, file date 06/24/10 Leonard J. Dauer, Georgetown, Case No. 20101111, DOD 05/21/10, file date 06/23/10 Chester A. Holden, Russellville, Case No. 20101113, DOD 05/15/10, file date 06/24/10 Louis E. Holden Sr., Fayetteville, Case No. 20101108, DOD 01/26/10, file date 06/21/10 Gale T. Meese, Sardinia, Case No. 20101110, DOD 04/17/10, file date 06/22/10 Francis A. Parker, Sardinia, Case No. 20101114, DOD 12/20/09, file date 06/25/10 Luther Williams, Georgetown, Case No. 20101109, DOD 02/10/10, file date 06/22/10

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Common Pleas CIVIL CASES BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P., formerly known as Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. vs. Sandra K. Carnahan et al, foreclosure Helmuth Knoph vs. Bryant Brumley et al, foreclosure CitiMortgage Inc., successor by merger to ABN Amro Mortgage Group Inc. vs. Denvil Dewayne Burchell et al, foreclosure CitiMortgage Inc. vs. Dewey Baker (deceased) et al, foreclosure Citibank, N.A., as trustee for the registered holders of Bear Stearns Asset-Backed Securities I Trust 2005-CL1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-CL1 vs. Joyce Peters et al, foreclosure GreenPoint Credit Corporation vs. Robert M. Stewart et al, foreclosure Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Anthony Benjamin et al, foreclosure Chase Home Finance, L.L.C., successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation vs. Jeffery Hanson et al, foreclosure Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as trustee of the Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-FXD1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-FXD1 care of Specialized Loan Servicing vs. Dora Lee Riles also known as Dora Lee Roberts et al, foreclosure American Express vs. Juanita Martin also known as Juanita D. Martin also known as Juanita D. Richards, other civil LVNV Funding, L.L.C. vs. Michelle Kirschner, other civil Discover Bank care of Discover Financial Services, L.L.C. vs. Debbie A. Hippard, other civil Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as trustee for the holders of SARM 2005-12 care of BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. vs. Thomas Hoskins et al, foreclosure Ronald Bruan vs. Gwen Gray Miller, other civil Brown County Treasurer Connie Patrick vs. Rebecca K. Reaves et al, foreclosure HSBC Bank (U.S.A.), N.A., as trustee for ACE Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006-OP2, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates care of American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc. vs. Sandra Giar et al, foreclosure Chrysler Financial Services Americas, L.L.C. doing business as Chrysler Financial vs.

Christopher Carrington, other civil Nellie Demaris et al vs. Setzer Corporation et al, other civil The Huntington National Bank formerly known as Sky Bank vs. Rick Jeremy Cole et al, foreclosure DOMESTIC CASES Kartika K. Stockton, Aberdeen, vs. David A. Stockton, Seaman, domestic violence Mike Meyers, Fayetteville, vs. Dean Boyd, Williamsburg, stalking order Alfred Buettner, Williamsburg, vs. Amy Doran-Buettner, Cincinnati, termination of marriage Jerry Newland, Ripley, vs. Martha Newland, Mt. Orab, dissolution of marriage Joshua Paeltz, Sardinia, vs. Amber Paeltz, Sardinia, termination of marriage James R. Davidson, Sardinia, vs. Matthew Zinveli, Cincinnati, domestic violence Steven B. Parcell, Owensville, vs. Melissa K. Parcell, Lynchburg, dissolution of marriage Sharon L. Young, Mt. Orab, vs. Gary E. Young, Mt. Orab, termination of marriage Kelly Moran, Ripley, vs. Aaron Moran, Ripley, termination of marriage Della R. Flatt, Fayetteville, vs. Crystal R. Flatt, New Richmond, stalking order Jason Boshears, Hamersville, vs. Margaret Boshears, Hamersville, dissolution of marriage Joann Sams, Mt. Orab, vs. Tony L. Sams, Mt. Orab, domestic violence David A. Davis, Fayetteville, vs. Betty L. Davis, Blanchester, termination of marriage W. Daniel Jacobs, Georgetown, vs. April D. Jacobs, Ripley, termination of marriage Judy Davidson, Mt. Orab, vs. Timothy K. Jacobs Jr., Mt. Orab, domestic violence Bonnie Cougle, Jim Thorpe, Pa., vs. Donald Cougle, Ripley, U.R.E.S.A. Kelly Hunnell, Norfolk, Va., vs. Jordan Miller, Aberdeen, U.R.E.S.A. Shawn Roush, Georgetown, vs. Shannon Lemar, Georgetown, stalking order Shawn Rouse, Georgetown, vs. Cynthia Lemar, Georgetown, stalking order Laurie A. Brown, Russellville, vs. Walter Kemmeter, no address given, stalking order Bill Mullinnix, Mt. Orab, vs. Heidi Mullinnix, Georgetown, termination of marriage Tony Sams, Mt. Orab, vs. Joann Sams, Mt. Orab, termination of marriage Rebecca M. Bradley, Russellville, vs. Amy Jacobs, Winchester, stalking order

TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 5, at Sardinia Church of The Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road.

Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714.

Brown County Subdivision Regulations Review Board Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 8, at the Brown County Planning Commission Office, 740 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown.

TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab will not meet Monday, July 5. The Chapter's next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 12, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further information is available by calling Hope Fain at (937) 444-0404.

Northern Brown Senior Center at St. Martin's Chapel Hall in St. Martin will conduct an Arthritis Exercise Program beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 8, for interested citizens 55 and older. Indoor walking is scheduled 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and a home chair volleyball game against the Deere Hearts team is scheduled at 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be eaten at the Center.

TOPS Chapter in Ripley will not meet Monday, July 5. The Chapter's next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 12, at Ripley Church of The Nazarene, 230 N. Second St. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501.

Holy Trinity Bingo for St. Vincent de Paul will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, July 5, at Clermont County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3954, 4070 Greenbriar Road, Batavia. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. A snack bar will be available.

George A. Lambert Post 755 of the American Legion and Post 755 Auxiliary will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 5, at the Legion Hall on College Avenue in Sardinia.

Carey Bavis Post 180 of the American Legion will meet at 8 p.m. Monday, July 5, at the Post, 1001 S. Main St., Georgetown.

TUESDAY Eagle Township Trustees will meet at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, July 6, at the Township Building in Fincastle.

Brown County Health Department, 826 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, will administer general immunizations 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.

Tuesday, July 6, or other days by appointment.

The immunizations include the tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) and the tetanus and diphtheria (TD) booster all seventh-grade students are required to receive. Those wishing to be immunized need to bring their shot records with them. Further information is available by calling (937) 378-6892 or toll free at 1-866-8676892.

Free bingo will be offered to senior citizens 60 and older 9:45-11:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, at the Brown County Senior Nutrition Center, 505 N. Main St., Georgetown. This is a change from the regular date on the first Monday of each week since the Center was scheduled to be closed Monday, July 5, in observance of the Fourth of July Holiday. Those coming are asked to bring a wrapped $1 gift for the prize table. All senior citizens are invited to attend for fun, fellowship and food. A regular nutritional lunch will be served at noon each weekday at the Center.

Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, July 6, at Sardinia Town Hall, 151 Maple Ave., Sardinia.

Adams Brown Community Action Program will host bingo every Tuesday, including July 6, at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with bingo beginning at 7 p.m. Further information is available by calling (937) 3786041, Ext. 257.

Ohio Tobacco Museum will meet at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 6, at the museum, 703 S. Second St., Ripley.

Lake Waynoka Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, at the Lake Waynoka Lodge.

Courts-Fussnecker Post 367 of the American Legion will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, at the Post on Elk River Road in Ripley.

Aberdeen Village Council will meet at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 6, at the Municipal Building. The council normally meets the first and third Mondays of each month, but its first meeting in July will be the first Tuesday since the first Monday, July 5, is scheduled to be observed as the Fourth of July Holiday.

Washington Township Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, at the Sardinia Firehouse, 169 Winchester St., Sardinia. This will be the trustees' only scheduled meeting for July and is a change from their regular meeting dates on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.

Mt. Orab Village Council, which normally meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, will not meet Tuesday, July 6. The Council's only meeting scheduled for July will be held at 8 p.m.

Tuesday, July 13, at the Mt. Orab Municipal Building, 211 S. High St. Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2293 and Auxiliary will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, at the Eagles Lodge in Georgetown.

Brown County Fair Board will meet at 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 6, at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Georgetown.

WEDNESDAY Georgetown Lions Club will meet at 8 a.m.

Wednesday, July 7, at the Fireside Restaurant in Georgetown.

Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, at the Commissioners Office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown.

Sit and Stitch, a new group, meets 10 a.m.noon Wednesdays, including July 7, 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 invited to bring a current project. Children are welcome. Further information is available by calling (937) 403-8481 or (513) 314-1656.

TOPS Chapter in Aberdeen will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, at the Riverbend Apartments Community Room. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501.

Union Township Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, at the Union Township Public Library in Ripley.

Yoga class will be held 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, at Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Office, 215 Hughes Blvd., Mt. Orab. The cost is $8.

Further information is available by calling Jane Amiot at (513) 535-7507.

Ripley Life Squad will host bingo at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 7, at the Life Squad Building, 799 S. Second St., Ripley. Doors will open at 5 p.m.

Jefferson Township Trustees will meet at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, July 7, at the Township Building on South Columbus Street in Russellville.

Brown County Democratic Party Central and Executive Committee will meet at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, July 7, at the Brown County Senior Services Building, 505 N. Main St., Georgetown.

THURSDAY Brown County Solid Waste Authority will meet at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 8, at the Brown County Commissioners Office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown.

Brown County Health Department will offer cholesterol screenings 8-11 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month, including July 8, or any other day by appointment. Twelve-hour fasting is required prior to the screening.

Anyone with questions may call (937) 378-6892 or toll free 1-866-867-6892 and ask for one of the nurses.

Brown County Writers' Group will meet 5:307:30 p.m. Thursday, July 8, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St., Mt. Orab.

George A. Lambert Post 755 of the American Legion will host instant bingo at 6 p.m., Early Bird bingo at 7:15 p.m. and regular bingo at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 8, at the Legion Hall on College Avenue in Sardinia.

Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, Ky., will begin a six-week Loss Support Group at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday beginning July 8 for individuals who have lost a spouse through death.

Russellville Kiwanis Club will meet at 6:45 p.m.

Thursday, July 8, at the Russellville Firehouse.

Green Township Trustees will meet at 7 p.m.

Thursday, July 8, at the Township Hall in Greenbush.

Union Township Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 8, at the Union Township Public Library in Ripley.

Brown County Community Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 8, at the Board Building, 85 Banting Drive, Georgetown.

Georgetown Masonic Lodge 72 Free and Accepted Masons will meet at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 8, at West Grant Avenue and North Main Street in Georgetown.

Aberdeen Huntington Township Museum Board and membership will meet at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 8, at the Aberdeen Municipal Building.

Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30-9:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 8, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab.

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Pet of the week This little Chihuahua-mix (#390) is available for adoption at The Brown County Animal Shelter. She is a long-legged variety with a really sweet face and a disposition to match.

Her adoption fee is $40 plus $10 for a current dog tag.

She's had her parvo shot, she's been wormed and she's ready for her new family. If this little girl is already adopted when you come to the shelter, you may still find your new pet among the many other good dogs just waiting for homes. If fact, there's another smaller version of this one.

The Brown County Animal Shelter is located at 100 Veterans Blvd., Georgetown, near the County Engineer's building. Hours are Mon. through Fri. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, call the shelter at 378-3457. is invited to set up at the Market with crafts, antiques or local farm products. The Market is sponsored by the Courthouse Square Open Air Market Inc., a non-profit organization staffed by volunteers. There is no fee to set up, and registration is easy by calling (937) 378-9000.

FRIDAY Moler Raceway Park, 2059 Harker-Waits Road, Williamsburg (Sterling Township), will host Outlaw Sprint Night NRA Spring Invaders $1,500 to win on Friday, July 9. The show will include LM, UMP Modifieds, SS and Chevettes.

That night also will be DaytonAuto Racing Fans Night with DARF members admitted free.

Gates will open at 4:30 p.m. with Hot Laps at 7 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m. Further information is available at the park's website at www.molerracewaypark.com or by calling (937) 444-6215.

Williams Corner Church of God, 6162 State Route 132, Goshen, will sponsor a Cruisin' At The Corner car cruise-in at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 10.Admission is free. The church will sponsor the Larry Cooper Memorial Car Show Saturday, July 17, with free registration 9 a.m.noon that day. Further information is available at (513) 625-6459 or (513) 288-1977.

Carey Bavis Post 180 of The American Legion will host bingo beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, July 9, at the Post, 1001 S. Main St., Georgetown.

Carey Bavis Post 180 of the American Legion will host a Red, White and Blue Dance 8 p.m.midnight Saturday, July 10, at the Post, 1001 S. Main St., Georgetown. Admission will be $8 per person or $15 per couple. Music will be provided by Double Vision, who will play 1960s and 1970s tunes and classic country songs. There will be door prizes, raffles, and a prize for the Most Patriotic Attire (in Guys and Gals categories). Setups and snacks (including hot dogs) will be provided. Proceeds will benefit the Post's “Gifts For Yanks” Fund. Further information is available by calling (937) 515-8222.

New Harmony Lodge No. 435 Free and Accepted Masons will meet at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 9, at the Lodge Home in Mt. Orab.

Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, July 9, at Sardinia Town Hall, 151 Maple Ave., Sardinia.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Ripley Farmers Market has moved from 30 Main St. to 14 Main St. in downtown Ripley. The Market continues to serve its customers with farm fresh eggs, free-ranged chickens, baked goods, onions, potatoes, fresh lettuce and greens, locally-produced honey, and other items. The Market sells omelets on Fridays and waffles and omelets on Saturdays, and lunch specials are offered both days. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays including July 9, and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays including July 10. New vendors are being sought. Anyone who needs further information or who wishes to become a vendor may contact Vicki Bixler at (937) 5150109.

Brown County National Tractor Pullers Association Summer Nationals will be held at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 9 and 10, at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Georgetown.

Admission is $15 per adult or $25 for a weekend pass with children 6 and younger admitted free. Advance tickets are on sale at Cahall Brothers Inc. in Georgetown. Anyone desiring camping information may call (937) 378-3558.

Magic Waters Theatre on Cave Road in Bainbridge off U.S. 50 midway between Hillsboro and Chillicothe will offer performances of “Sherlock Holmes' American Cousin in The Adventure of The Walking Corpse:” at 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, July 9 and 10, and at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 11. Written especially for Magic Waters, this show also will be very popular as folks who figure out the murder mystery will go home with nice prizes. Pre-show dinners if ordered in advance are served one hour before the show begins, and magic by Boonie the Magician also occurs for about one hour prior to the show. Further information including admission and dinner costs is available by calling (937) 365-1388 or accessing www.highland-ohio.com/magicwaters.

SATURDAY Ripley Christmas in July Celebration will be held Saturday, July 10, and feature a variety of activities including a Ripley Lions Club CruiseIn on Main Street, homemade ice cream at Ripley Farmers Market, complimentary makeup and skin care consultations at Riverview Primary Care on Main Street, and music featured in the afternoon.

Ohio Farm Bureau Federation will hold its Young Agricultural Professionals Summer Retreat Saturday, July 10, at the Columbus Zoo in suburban Columbus. The event is open to OFBF members 18 to 35 as well as their children. The cost will be $5 per single, $10 per couple and $15 per family (YAP parents and children under their immediate membership).

OFBF membership is a requirement to participate. Anyone wishing to become an OFBF member or obtain further information about the Summer Retreat may call the Brown County Farm Bureau Office at (937) 378-2212 or tollfree at 1-877-378-2212 or visiting www.GrowWithFB.org.

Twenty-Seventh Annual Decatur Day In The Park is scheduled Saturday, July 10, along State Route 125 in Decatur. Activities will include a Parade, a Baking Contest, a Baked Goods Auction, musical performances, Arm Wrestling competition, and a Cornhole Tournament. Anyone wishing to set up a booth in the park may contact Glenn Adams at (937) 373-4603. Space is free and allotted on a first come, first served basis. Arts and crafts, flea market, and fruit and vegetable booths are welcome, but refreshment and prepared food vendors from outside Decatur won't be allowed as those items will be sold at booths staffed by members of Decatur organizations.

Courthouse Square Open Air Market will be held in front of the Brown County Courthouse in downtown Georgetown 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 10, and other Saturdays this summer.

Agricultural products from Brown County and the nearby area will be available for purchasing including vegetable seeding, farm fresh eggs, jams, jellies, and home-baked breads and pastries. The Market also offers handcrafted and fine jewelry, woodcraft, and beautiful hanging baskets for sale and pets for adoption. Anyone

Ripley Life Squad will host bingo at 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 10, at the Life Squad Building, 799 S. Second St., Ripley. Doors will open at 5 p.m.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2293 Lodge, 600 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, will host a dance with Landon Williams and the Stone Country Band 8-11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 10.

Admission will be $7 per person.

UPCOMING EVENTS Western Brown High School Class of 1990 will hold its 20-Year Reunion at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 24, at the home of Gretchen and Mark McKinney, 10803 State Route 774, Hamersville. Fried chicken and tableware will be provided; those coming are asked to bring a side dish or dessert, drinks, and chairs. Further information is available by calling (937) 4836016.

Mt. Orab United Methodist Church, 212 Church St., Mt. Orab, will hold its Vacation Bible School, whose theme is “Galactic Blast”, MondayFriday, July 26-30. More information will be forthcoming.

Courthouse Square Open Market Inc. Committee is seeking exhibitors for a special show, demonstration, sale, and auction of woodcarving and woodwork being planned 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 31, at the Courthouse Square in downtown Georgetown.

Further information is available by calling Carol Myers at (937) 378-6769.

Local Farm Service Agency County Committee nomination deadline is Monday, Aug. 2.

Nominations began June 15, and voting will take place between Friday, Nov. 5, and, Monday, Dec. 6. Anyone wishing to hold office as an FSA County Committee member must meet the basic eligibility requirements. People uncertain about their eligibility to vote in the election may contact the Brown County FSA Office in Georgetown at (937) 378-6174 or visit the FSA Website at www.fsa.usda.gov/elections.

Hayswood Foundation is accepting applications for grants to be awarded during the Fall of 2010. The deadline for submitting applications is 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2. The grants are awarded to non-profit organizations that promote education or provide mental or physical health services. Application forms may be obtained on the Foundation's website at www,hayswood,org as well as at the Foundation's office in Suite 3A of the Browning Medical Building on McDonald Parkway in Maysville, Ky. Applications also may be requested by e-mailing . hfound@maysvilleky.net Tony Becraft Co-Ed Memorial Softball Tournament, which was rained out June 19, has been rescheduled for Saturday, Aug. 7, at Ogden's Softball Park,12730 Liming Van Thompson Road, Pike Township. Anyone who would like to enter a team or make a donation may contact Shelly Chisman at (937) 4469592.

Ohio Young Farmers Inc. will hold its annual Ohio Young Farmers Summer Tour Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 14 and 15. This year's tour will be hosted by United Young Farmers Inc. with the tour headquarters being the Salem Saxon Club in Salem. Further information is available by calling Rick Zehentbauer at (330) 223-1061 or the OYF Office at (740) 828-3832.

ONGOING EVENTS Fall Quarter Registration began May 24 and is under way at Southern State Community College's campuses including SSCC South Campus in Fincastle. Further information is available by calling 1-800-628-7722 or www.sscc.edu.

Home Energy Assistance Program/Summer Crisis Program administered through Adams Brown Counties Economic Opportunities Inc. began July 1 and continue through Tuesday, Aug. 31. SCP can assist eligible households with one electric payment up to $175 (a disconnect notice is not required). Physician documentation is not required for applicants 60 and older. Due to this summer's funding, air conditioners will be available for elderly households

only (those 60 and older) who are income eligible, provided such a household did not receive an air conditioner in 2007, 2008, or 2009. Those wishing to schedule an appointment to talk about possible obtaining of services may call Adams Brown Community Action Program in Georgetown at 1-800-553-7393 or (937) 3786041, Ext. 280. Office hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Mondays through Fridays with walk-ins accepted 8-10 a.m. those days. Outreach is available for the very elderly or disabled.

Rambler Weavers will not hold its regular weekly meetings again until 9:30-noon Wednesday, Sept. 8, at the Rambler Center (old RussellvilleJefferson High School) in Russellville.

Membership in the Rambler Weavers group is open to any interested person. Further information is available by calling Geri Cahall at (937) 378-3426.

Free knitting and crocheting classes at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in Russellville have been discontinued until Friday, Sept. 10. Anyone who would like information or a list of supplies or who wishes to register for the next group of classes may call Mary Kelch at (513) 734-2501 or (513) 5433137.

Brown County Fair Board and Southwest Landmark invite Brown County residents to compete in the Giant Pumpkin Contest, a new contest class at the 2010 Brown County Fair.

Further information is available by calling Donnie Sroufe at (937) 392-1175. The Fair is scheduled Monday-Saturday, Sept. 27-Oct. 2 at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Georgetown.

Western Brown Local School District will offer Open Enrollment to students residing anywhere in Ohio outside the district. The district's resolution permitting Open Enrollment shall become effective Thursday, July 1, 2010, and end Thursday, June 30, 2011. The deadline for accepting Open Enrollment students during the 2010-11 School Year will be Friday, Oct. 1, 2010. Applications received after this deadline will be considered on a case by case basis.

Further information is available by calling the WBLSD Office at (937) 444-2044.

Southern State Community College Medical Assisting Program will offer the three-credithour Introduction to Medical Assisting (MAST 101) this fall at its South Campus in Fincastle, its Central Campus in Hillsboro and its Fayette Campus in Washington Court House. Further information is available by calling Associate Professor Dr. Carry DeAtley at 1-800-6287722, Ext. 3639 or e-mailing cdeatley@sscc.edu.

Dolly Partin Imagination Library is offering free books to children born on or after Jan. 1, 2008, who are Brown County residents. Enrollment forms are available at many locations throughout Brown County, and interested parents also may call (937) 239-8234.

Ohio Department of Agriculture is providing grants to farmers markets through the Farmers Market Access Project to help fund new infrastructure to accept Electronic Benefits Transfer.

Grants will be awarded on a first-come, firstserve basis and are subject to available funding and will range from $500 to $1,000. Anyone desiring further information about the Farmers Market Access Project or wishing to apply for the grants may visit www.agri.ohio.gov.

Rural Ohio residents may apply for loan and grant funds to repair their homes. Further information is available by calling Linda AyresLouiso, underwriter of U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, at the Rural Development Field Office in Hillsboro at (937) 393-1921.

Volunteer host families are needed to welcome high school students from around the world.

Those students, who are 15-18 and speak English, will be attending local high schools, and there is no typical family. Further information is available by calling toll-free 1-866-7550921 or e-mailing patty@pieusa.org.

Funds totaling nearly $18,000 are currently unclaimed by Brown County residents, according to the Brown County Clerk of Courts Office in Georgetown. There is a list posted in the Brown County Treasurer's Office in the Brown County Administration Building at 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, of those who are owed money by the county.

Farm ServiceAgency offers loans for farmers to purchase farmland and finance agricultural operations. Further information is available by calling the Brown County FSA Office, 702 S. Main St., Georgetown, at (937) 378-6173. ************************ Anyone involved with a governing body, an organization, or a regularly-scheduled activity that has a meeting date and/or time or location change should contact The Brown County Press two weeks in advance, if possible, about that change(s) so the correct date and/or time and location may be listed in the Weekly Calendar. Also, anyone who would like an activity listed in The Brown County Press' Weekly Calendar that currently is not listed should call the newspaper office during regular hours at (937) 4443441. An extended version of this Calendar is available on the Brown County Press' website at browncounty-

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SUNDAY Aberdeen Fourth of July Celebration in the Park will conclude Sunday, July 4, with most activities taking place in the Greenspace Area along High Street in Aberdeen. Activities will include Gospel Singing noon-3 p.m.; Baking Contest Judging and a Cornhole Tournament, both at 2 p.m.; the Patriotic Bicycle and All-Terrain Vehicle Parade from the Aberdeen Municipal Building to the Greenspace Area near the Community Park at 4 p.m. followed by Parade Entry Judging; Husband Calling and Hat Contests at 4 p.m.; Children's Games at 4:30 p.m.; a Baked Goods Auction and a Pizza Eating Contest, both at 5 p.m.; a Karaoke Contest at 6 p.m.; a Cruise-In 6-10 p.m.; live music at 7 p.m.; and a Fireworks Display that may be viewed across the Ohio River in Maysville, Ky., at 10 p.m.

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Roundup Ready Alfalfa It has been several years since we first started hearing about Roundup Ready Alfalfa that should be available soon.

Once it hit the market, everything stopped. It was held up in the courts for a few years. Now the US Supreme Court has made a ruling. The Supreme Court overturned the lower courts ruling that banned the use of Roundup Ready Alfalfa, so the ban is lifted.

This information comes from a Dairy News Letter which included the following quote. "This is exceptionally good news received in time for the next planting season.

Farmers have been waiting to hear this for quite some time," said Steve Welker, Monsanto's Alfalfa business lead. "We have Roundup Ready alfalfa seed ready to deliver and await USDA guidance on its release.

Our goal is to have everything in place for growers to plant in fall 2010."

For more information on the history of the Roundup Ready alfalfa case, including links to today's ruling, all Monsanto briefs, the federal government's briefs and five Amici Curiae briefs, please visit: www.monsanto.com/roundupr eadyalfalfa .

Source – Monsanto Company Head Scab in Wheat A few things you may need to know about the wheat crop.

First of all, I realize that there was not as much wheat planted in Southern Ohio last fall, compared to most years. However, the wheat that is out there may face many issues. First of all, I know some farmers that put the wheat out with the intentions of cutting it and baling if for hay.

The weather was not favorable, and in many cases the wheat was not cut. Now, there could be several things. Maybe there was no weed control put down if it was planned as hay, so you may not be able to market the wheat due to things like wild garlic. So, the plan then may be to feed the wheat and use the straw.

DAVID DUGAN Back to the few things you may want to know before you feed the wheat, or use the straw.

These come from Pierce Paul, OSU Extension Specialist and the C.O.R.N. newsletter.

Do not feed grain from fields with scab to livestock before getting it tested for vomitoxin.

Animals, particularly swine, may have serious health problems if fed grain with high levels of vomitoxin.

Do not use straw from fields with scab for hay without getting it tested for vomitoxin.

Yes, straw from field with high levels if scab also becomes contaminated with vomitoxin and may cause the same problems caused by feeding scabby grain.

Do not handle scabby grains without gloves and masks.

Do turn up the air on the combine to blow out scabby kernels.

These kernels are lighter than non-infected or healthy kernels.

Do harvest areas or fields with the most scab first and keep that grain separate from the rest.

Do get grain tested for vomitoxin before feeding.

Do plow under scabby wheat stubble, if you choose to abandon wheat fields with high levels of scab to plant soybean.

Scabby wheat on the soil surface means more spores available to infect corn and cause Gibberella ear rot. Yes, the same fungus causes both diseases. Remember last year?

Let's break this cycle.

The entire article with this information was in the June 15th C.O.R.N. newsletter. I forward this to everyone that is on my mailing list for row crops. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, or other mailing lists, please send

me your request to dugan.46@osu.edu The C.O.R.N. newsletter, and the archived editions, can be found at http://corn.osu.edu Dates to Remember July 12 - Southern Ohio Ag & Community Development Foundation, 2 p.m. in Hillsboro (Highland Co.).

July 12 - Southern Ohio Ag & Community Development Foundation, 6:30 p.m. in Cherry Fork (Adams Co.).

July 14 - Southern Ohio Ag & Community Development Foundation, 2 p.m. in Felicity (Clermont Co.).

July 14 - Southern Ohio Ag & Community Development Foundation, 6:30 p.m. in

Conservation District offering composting workshops The Brown Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to offer a new Backyard Composting workshop to Brown County residents. The workshop will take place on Wednesday, July 28 from 6:30 8:30 p.m. at the Adams Brown Recycling Center on Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown.

This two-hour workshop will help participants understand why composting is a valuable tool and discover the do’s (and don’ts) of making it work for you. By attending the workshop you will have the opportunity to purchase the Earth Machine home composter at the reduced cost of $15.00. (The same composter could cost more than $100 at a retail store!) Payment is due the day of the workshop.

Pre-registration is required

by July 23. Please check your schedule and call the Brown SWCD office at (937) 3784424 ext. 4 to register. We would like to thank the Brown County Solid Waste Authority and Adams-Brown Recycling for their support of this program!

Still time to sign up for C.A.M.P.

Battling weeds in your landscape

BY Faye Mahaffey OSU Brown County Master Gardener Volunteer

The 55th annual C.A.M.P. (Constructing Assured & Motivated People) will be held the week of August 1-7 at the Resident Camping Facility at Tar Hollow State Park. Motivational in nature and spiritually centered, the camp is totally interdenominational.

Youngsters grade 6 (next fall) through recent June grads are eligible to attend. A Jr. Hi camp and a Sr. Hi camp operate simultaneously during the week, with separate programming for much of the camp, but getting together for special evening programs and for meals, etc.

The campers and staff sleep in log cabins in the Tar Hollow Forest and swim and boat in the newly renovated Pine Lake. Over 20 areas of interest are provided during the week with each camper being able to choose several to concentrate on. From sports of all kinds, to arts and crafts, band and choir, rappelling, journalism, and many more.

This remarkable program is presented for the extremely low cost of $215.00 per camper thanks to a 100 percent volunteer staff. The fee covers all costs while at camp including room and board, treats, field trips, camp shirt, color group photo, and any class expenses. No money at all is needed while a camp. Families with two or more youngsters coming to camp receive a $10.00 sibling discount on each camper’s fee.

For more information about C.A.M.P., call Dave or Janny Brizius at (937) 3651388 or David and Tina Brizius at (614) 475-0740 or visit www.sfacamp.org

Our property runs along a creek and we are the “owners” of a variety of weeds.

My husband likes to control their spread into our lawn by using the weed-eater. If there are “weeds” that I consider worthy of sparing I have to rush out with my flags to mark their locations.

The large weed that has become an adversary this year is Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum). This non-native invasive weed is among the most toxic plants in North America. It is a biennial weed and spends the first year as a basal rosette, and the second year as an erect, towering, flowering plant that can measure 6 – 10 feet tall. Poison-hemlock is a member of the carrot family, so it shares many characteristics with other weeds found in Ohio including native plants such as Queen Anne’s Lace (Daucus carota) and Cow Parsnip (Heracleum lanatum), and other notorious non-natives such as Giant Hogweed and Wild Parsnip.

Since poison-hemlock is so highly toxic, it is important to correctly identify this weed. Flowering plants have hairless, light-green to bluish-green stems that are covered with obvious purplish blotches. The bluishgreen leaves are 3-4 times pinnately compound, and the deeply cut parsley-like leaflets have sharp points.

Clusters of tiny white flowers are borne on structures called umbels that look like upside-down umbrellas. The plant contains highly toxic piperidine alkaloid compounds, including conine gamma-coniceine, and which cause respiratory failure and death in mammals.

Poison Hemlock can be controlled by mowing, tilling, or by using herbicides.

The choices of herbicides include selective and nonselective post-emergent herbicides. Remember that all parts of the plant are toxic, and the roots are more toxic than the leaves or stems.

Canada thistle The (Cirsium arvense) is a weed of both cultivated and uncultivated land. It is the most difficult to manage when it is found in crop land and planting beds containing perennial plants. Canada thistle grows upright and can reach 40 inches in height if left unchecked. Like all perennial plants, Canada thistle dies back to ground level after a hard frost. The roots overwinter and give rise to multiple new sprouts in the next growing season. This rhizomatous perennial has spiny leaf margins that if touched, will penetrate even the most callous gardener’s hand. If pulled from the ground using hand or mechanical methods, Canada thistle will dislodge from the main root and sprout up again creating large colonies.

Because of this unique survival mechanism, many gardeners will bypass the urge for hand weeding controls and reach for the herbicide. Canada thistle is in the Aster family. Its flowers are purple and clustered from June through August and are heavy producers of windblown seed. Successful methods to control this weed need to incorporate both preemergence and post-emergence herbicide products.

As all gardeners know, there are some weeds that we battle each year….but each year something “new” comes along in the landscape. Be sure to identify the “weed” before you wage the battle!

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Full-time (includes weekends). Horse farm in Morrow. Please fax resume GEORGETOWN - 2 & to: 513-467-9346.

3br apartments available DRIVERS: RE- for immediate occupancy.

GIONAL. Co & O/OP’s, 2br, 1ba, c/a, all kitchen great pay, benefits, home appliances, w/d hookup, & util., weekly. CDL-A, 21yoa & $560/mo 6-months exp. req. $560/dep. 3br, 1.5ba, 1-car att. garage, c/a, all 800-960-1575. kitchen appliances, launLOOKING FOR Class dry room, $675/mo & A Hazmat tanker drivers util. $675/dep., w/at least 2 years experi- 513-253-8170 or ence. We haul petroleum 513-616-3504. products within a 200/mile radius. Inter- GEORGETOWN - 2br, ested applicants contact equipped kitchen, a/c, $395/mo., $350/dep., NO Greg at 937-444-2669.

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Looking for GEORGETOWN: 1BR EXPERIENCED apartment w/stove, refrigInterior Trim erator, water/sewer furCarpenters nished, no pets, $150/move-in fee plus For More Info. Call $350/mo. 937-379-1351 937-444-0820 or 513-284-3110.

MYSTERY SHOP- LYTLE TRACE ApartPERS, earn up to $100 ments, Williamsburg, per day, undercover shop- OH. Unfurnished, age pers needed to judge retail 62+, 1br, secure building, & dining establishments, utilities included, rent experience not required. subsidized, laundry room, 1-877-581-1844. community room, library,

206 - BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ATTENTION CHRISTIAN based company looking for honest reliable people who wants to make a difference in their life & income in the exploding fields of nutrition, air, water & energy. Go to www.doubleapenny.com/dollie

or call toll free 888-305-3531

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED FREE RENT 1 & 2BR apartments, Williamsburg, all utilities included except electric.

Ask about 1br FREE RENT and $90. deposit special. 513-724-7802.

1 BR upstairs in Georgetown, utilities included, application and background check required call 937-378-3391 for app. or more info.

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.

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ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2 & 3br, Equal Opportunity Housing, apply at Forest Glade Apartments, 9001 Airport Rd., Georgetown, OH, 937-378-4565.

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513-724-3358.

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MT. ORAB, 2br, 1.5ba townhouse, equipped kitchen, 1/yr. lease, $470 plus utilities, $470/deposit, no pets, good credit, reference check required. 937-442-3275.

NOW RENTING Hamant Villa Apartments, Mt. Orab, mature living, 1-story, W/D hookup, call for move-in special.

513-724-2841 or 513-313-8262.

NOW RENTING One bedroom apartment, utilities included.

Rent is income based.

Applicants must meet eligibility criteria and have a mental illness.

For more information call Amanda 937-378-6041, Ext. 257

ONLY 1 LEFT 2 bedroom, big, has A/C W/D hookup Call, it won’t last!

513-724-3951 RIPLEY SCHOOLHOUSE Apartments, 1br units available, Move-in Rent Special, rent-$255 plus utilities, for Seniors 62 years old, disabled or handicapped. For questions call 937-392-9216 or 937-378-6603. Managed by Brown County Senior Citizens Council.

“SUMMERTIME IS MOVING TIME” 1 BD extra storage, nice, quiet property Call about our “move in specials” 513-724-3951

BETHEL 2BR, EQUIPPED kitchen, no steps. NO PETS! Available immediately.

513-724-6017, 513-307-4079, 513-724-7991.

303 - HOUSES FOR RENT $850/MO. 3BD ranch home at Lake Lorelei.

Make offer.

Call 513-460-6754.

2 BEDROOM, beautiful house located near scenic historical covered bridge, creek; garage, Mt. Orab area; $595/mo, good credit history, deposit required; 617-921-5773.

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SCOTTWOOD COMMONS APARTMENTS 205 Western Ave. & WESTERN RUN APARTMENTS 1030 Western Ave. Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154 937-444-4101

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Town House - Garden - Handicap One - Two - Three Bedrooms Water - Garbage - Sewage Included Stove - Refrigerators Furnished Can make appointments available for evenings Close to Town and School Equal Housing Opportunity 1-800-750-0750 TTD

BATAVIA: 2BR, $500/MO., $250 deposit, quiet family friendly, carpeted, central a/c, eat-in equipped kitchen, laundry. Off-street parking.

513-561-4014.

MT. ORAB, 2nd floor, 2br apartment, water/garbage/heat included, newly renovated, $475/mo. plus deposit, no pets, 1yr. lease. 513-403-0407.

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SPRINGWOOD COMMONS APARTMENTS SOUTH HIGH STREET MT. ORAB, OH

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We offer excellent benefits, 401k with company matching, paid time off and much more.

Now renting 2 bedroom apartment with a den, rent starting at $550.00 with attached garage, washer & dryer hookups.

Fax resume to: (513) 943-5808 E-mail to: amy.rahe@hicincinnatieastgate.com Or apply in person at: 4501 Eastgate Boulevard (Next to Eastgate Mall) Or call: (513) 752-4400

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303 - HOUSES FOR RENT

400 - HOUSES FOR SALE

SARDINIA, 121 Mae St., 4br, 1.5ba, W/D hookup, 2-car garage, partial fence, corner lot. All electric w/CA; $595/mo. rent, $595/dep., No Inside Pets. The house will be shown by appointment.

937-379-1304, references required.

$79,900 3BD ranch home at Lake Lorelei. Make offer. Call 513-460-6754 or go to https://www.sharphome.com/flyer/124789 for details.

WILLIAMSBURG: 3BR, 2-FULL baths w/A/C, laundry room, no pets, $750/mo. plus deposit. 513-724-7842.

307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 2BR MOBILE home for rent on private lot on dead-end road. Located between Mt. Orab & Georgetown, Mt. Orab School District, $500/mo., $500/dep. Call 513-616-8851.

3BR, 2BA, 1-acre lot, garage, no pets, good credit, $500/mo. plus deposit.

937-444-3701.

308-OFFICE/BUSINESS SPACE FOR RENT UPTOWN BUILDING, prime location, 2000sq. ft., great for retail or office space.

Call 937-205-1678 for details.

400 - HOUSES FOR SALE HOMES FOR SALE No risk, no obligation. Offer on your home within 24 hours. 888-486-5551.

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)

Submit resume and writing sample to: bcpress@frognet.net With a subject line of ‘freelance’ or mail to:

The Brown County Press 219 South High Street Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154 No phone calls or walk-ins please!

400 - HOUSES FOR SALE OWN YOUR home!

STOP renting. OWNER FINANCING, $2,500 down, owner will finance remainder; $580 month; SARDINIA 121 Mae Street - 4 BR, 1.5 BA, W/D hookup, 2-car garage, partial fence, corner lot, all electric w/CA. You CAN afford to OWN!! The house will be shown by appointment.

937-379-1304, references required.

IT’S SUMMER TIME 403- MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE

I have 2 fantastic riverfront homes for sale!!!!!!!

Call 513-734-7449 to schedule a showing or go to: http://www.sibcycline.com/ ghutchison

2BR, 1BA, large mobile home outside Mt. Orab.

Completely remodeled.

One acre tree-lined lot.

Heated garage, stone firepit w/picnic area. All appliances stay. Covered front deck, enclosed rear porch, $48,000.

937-217-1101.

405 - LOTS & ACREAGE 5.6 ACRES, Adams County, fully developed.

Ready for your home. $36,000.

Call Gary 513-641-9271.

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)

DUMP TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED 2 Years experience CDL Clean driving record Local Hauling. Work available now!

Call: Carl Ritter Trucking

513-625-7072 409 - LAND FOR RENT

501 - CHILD CARE

LOT FOR RENT FOR MOBILE YOUR HOME approx. 1-acre located on St. Rt. 131, Fayetteville.

Contact 513-319-6555 or 513-875-2560.

OPENINGS FOR CHILDCARE AGES 0-12YRS. Full-time or part-time at 9471 Kendall Rd., Winchester, Ashridge area, Eastern School District, meals & snacks provided, reasonable rates, references MOBILE HOME lot for available. Call Susanne at rent or sale. 1 acre lot to 937-695-0961. place your home on. Located in the country be- 506 - CLEANING tween Mt. Orab and Sar- RESIDENTIAL dinia. $300/mo. to rent or CLEANING or just $35,000 to buy, has sand needing some spring filter septic system. Call cleaning, great rates, and 513-616-8851. even better references.

Call for a quote, or for 501 - CHILD CARE more information.

CHILDCARE - Have 513-255-4342.

two openings for 507 - SEWING full-time, also before & & ALTERATIONS after school, WBS, 6yrs. For all your sewing needs experience, Beacon Hills for you, your family and your home. Call 937-444Subdivision.

4276. Reasonable rates, 513-479-9023. expert service.

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200 - HELP WANTED CNA’S NEEDED to touch the heart of those in need, in the coming seasons of giving, and all year round! We offer 12 hour shift. Call or stop by to fill out an application.

937-378-3727.

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FARM EQUIPMENT: 2003 JD 926 Haybind w/rollers like new $12000. 1989 JD 2755 Tractor w/loader $12000.

Call 937-213-1860 or 937-378-6658-no answer, leave message.

FOR SALE M&W Round baler. Never off the farm. Ready to bale.

Barn kept. Looks like new $7000. 1455 Oliver Utility Tractor, barn kept.

Ready to work $7000.

Call 937-695-0755.

FOR SALE tobacco sticks $90. per 1000.

937-695-0755.

608 - FARM PRODUCE

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HAY FOR sale square bales Timothy and Orchard grass mix. $2.50/bale. Round bales available also.

937-205-0275.

611 - WANTED TO BUY

JUNK CAR REMOVAL (513) 304-2280 I Pay CASH for Junk Car’s, Trucks & Vans!!

807 - TRUCKS FOR SALE 1994 CHEVY Truck Club Cab, 4x4, radio-tape, Burgundy & gray, cloth interior red, 198K/miles, $3,400.00.

Call 513-734-7535.

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

INDIAN ARTIFACTS, old indian beadwork, Navajo rugs, antique knives, swords, old guns and estates. One call, buys it all JUNKED, WRECKED 937-695-0755 evenings. unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., TOP DOLLAR Paid: some towed free, cash Furniture, jewelry, gold, paid for some. Call silver, antiques, games, 513-734-1650 game systems, DVD’s, records, appliances. Almost anything. 901-SALES 937-378-1819 or 4 FAMILY garage sale 513-348-5870.

July 10th, 10 to 6 & July 11th, 12 to 5 Rain or 613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES Shine!!

Corner of Clements Rd. and ST. RT. 286, 1 mile East off RT. 68, follow signs.

Lots of new items, kitchen utensils, dishes, curtains, home decorations, Christmas decorations, kids and adult clothing, books, toys, bikes, baseball cards, fur$400/Registered niture, lots more.

Wormed/1st shot Cute & Cuddly ANNUAL YARD sale 937-444-2255 1827 Oakland Locust Susan275j@aol.com Ridge - We’re at the intersection of Liming Van AKC BOXER PUPS 6 Thompson and Oakland Friday, weeks 4M 2F Fawn & Locust Ridge.

Brindle POP, shots, tails July 9 and Saturday, July & claws done $400 10, 2010 - 9am to 3pm.

513-309-3051 or Glass curio cabinet, tools, dishes, household items, 937-378-5311. name brand clothes, furniFOUND TERRIER ture, scrapbook items, and DOG in Williamsburg many other items. Something for everyone, come area 513-536-7056. and check us out.

JULY 8-10, time 9 to 6.

1916 Bethel New Hope between Liming Van Thompson & ST. RT. 774. Baby things, old tools, furniture, clothing, 614 - HORSES/LIVESTOCK bike, Christmas outside 2-3 YR old goats; Pure- things and lots more. bred Nubian Does w/Nu- Also 94 Ford F150 truck, bian Doelings at side. 2 yr runs great. old Doe Bred to Freshen MULTI FAMILY yard in June. Yearling Doe sale July 8th, 9th and 10th open, born June 11, 2006. 8:30am - 5pm(?). FurniCall after 5pm for prices. ture & other items. 4976 Interested calls only, Monterey Maple Grove please.

Call Rd., Batavia.

937-764-1260.

MULTI-FAMILY GABOER AND boer cross RAGE sale July 9th goats for sale.

Call 10th 9am - ? Primitive, toys, tv’s, printers, house937-379-0203. hold items 2880 Edwards Rd., between Mow615-MISC.FORSALE rystown and Buford.

ASPHALT MILLINGS for sale, delivery or pick PLEASANT HILL RD up.

Please call yard sale July 8th, 9th, 513-477-9201.

10th, 2010. 8am - ? From Mt. Orab, South on U.S. BEAUTIFUL WHITE 68, turn on Carpenter Rd. Maggie Sottero (across from library). wedding gown, Travel 1/2 mile and bare size 8, left onto Pleasant Hill Rd. never worn, $800 OBO PUPPY RESCUE cepting litters, pickup, Non-kill. In ness for 15 years.

513-885-9943.

Acfree busiCall

Also, Chapel length veil never worn, $75 OBO For more information call:

937-515-2692 FOR SALE chestnut lumber and walnut lumber. Been in storage for 18 years. 937-695-0755.

FORD PARTS, motors, transmission. For sale, lumber from 1830’s home, oak, all parts.

937-289-1040.

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BIG JIM’S

TACK - Like new, show or trail, priced right!

937-444-3544.

701 - LOST AND FOUND FOUND FEMALE terrier in Ripley on Saturday June 26th call 937-378-2490.

LOST FEMALE black and white cocker spaniel Russellville area on June 28th.

Reward 937-515-3306 cell 937-377-2052.

PUBLIC AUCTION

LOCATED: behind the Town & Country Bowling Lanes on U.S. 52 East of Wm. Harsha Bridge in Aberdeen, Ohio.

Signs posted.

SUNDAY JULY 11, 2010, BEGINNING AT 9:30AM

FURNITURE, ADV. MEMORABILIA, COLLECTIBLES & MISC. Glass front cabinet, 3 pc. oak dinette set, show case, blanket chest, sm. stand, dresser, washbowl, pitcher & stand, apple butter stirrer, oil cans, tobacco tins, old bottles, meat cleaver, costume jewelry, Camel thermometer, 12 gal. crock, Marlboro signs, Griswold cast iron 2 burner stove, cast iron toy taxi & tractor, Tonka dump truck, pickup & tractor, Nylint farm truck, Wagner skillet, lard press, granite & enamel ware, cookie jars, kerosene lamp, coal oil lanterns, cream can, Keebler cookie jar, White Mt. ice cream freezer, old water jugs, Virginia Dare Powder can, lg. slaw cutter, Ohio glasses, cream can Sardinia OH, Hdwe store scales, Dutch oven, Taloco Gum Turpentine can, Kerosene lamp can, Buggy foot warmer, rail road hammer, 2 Penn railroad cans, old sifters, wire egg basket, chicken feeder, Buck saw, wire scoop shovel, bee smoker, cap gun, sev. sm. crocks, #2 ice cream freezer, lg. granite coffee pot, flat irons, copper wash boiler, milk cans, pictures, adv. bottle openers, lamps, Barbie dolls, old wardrobe, old license plate, old records, old Remington typewriter, bird cage, old wrenches, leather punch, corn knife, wheel barrow, wood pulleys, old hand tools.

Lunch served Not responsible for accidents TERMS: Cash day of sale or good check with proper ID. Statements made day of sale take precedence over previous advertising.

AUCTIONEER NOTE: Many more items not mentioned.

Check www.auctionzip #8276 for more info & pictures. Building will be full.

Sale Conducted by Auctioneers:

WM. J. HOLTON 513-218-4100 JESSE MCKINZIE 513-218-2541 Associate of Gustin Realty Kelly Newberry, Apprentice www.auctionzip.com #8276

May 19, 2010 The Brown County Board of Commissioners meeting in regular session on this date: Approved the payment of 19 bills totaling $110,084.78.

Approved Assistant Commissioners' Clerk Lisa Spiller's request to transfer $2,582.08 from County General Fund 15a15 (Transfer Out) to Travel and Tourism A45-3 (Transfer In).

Approved Spiller's request for the following appropriation changes in the County General Fund to cover salaries and Public Employees' Retirement System for the remainder of the year due to the retirement of a commissioners' office clerk: decrease 1a11d (Other Expenses) by $7,500 and 4b13 (PERS) by $200 and increase 1a2 (Salaries) by $3,000, 1a11a (PERS) by $4,500, and 4b10 (Salaries) by $200.

Approved Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little's request for the following supplemental appropriations: $10,000 from unencumbered B10A into B10-9 and $5,000 from unencumbered B10A into B10-7.

Approved Brown County Commissioners' Clerk Jean Rickey's request to make the following appropriation change (Special Receipt Code L2 of the approved 2010 Budget) to correct the Brown County Commissioners' Journal from May 12, 2010: decrease 15a15a (Other Expenses) by $407.50 and increase 7a1c – Grant/Soil and Water Conservation District by $407.50.

Approved Rickey's request to correct the Brown County Commissioners' Journal dated April 5, 2010, for the Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District for Local Funding. A correction in funds was required for the county's share of funds for the BCSWCD 2010 Budget: $61,327.50 from County General Fund Code 7a1c (Grant/SWCD) to the Soil and Water Fund receipt codes.

This amount includes $52,742.50 for regular operations L2 and $8,585 for the White Oak Creek/Watershed/Project/Coordinator Special Funds L5.

Transferred $8,777 from County General Fund Code 15a15 (Transfer Out) to the Victim's Assistance Fund Code T30-2 (Transfer In). This represents the county's cash match for grant for Oct. 1, 2009 to Sept. 30, 2010 as requested by Little.

Approved Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Stabilization Program Coordinator Dorothy Ferris' request to pay back $1,052.13 from T10-18 (Advance Out) in the CDBG Fund to County General Fund 47A (Advance In).

Approved Brown County Communication Center Director Rob Wilson's request to reimburse the Brown County Board of Commissioners for the first portion of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Office of Criminal Justice Services Grant awarded to Brown County for the purchase of 800 MHz radio equipment in the amount of $135,785.25 from A27 (2009 ARRA Justice Assistance Grant).

Recessed the meeting to have lunch in Ripley with Brown County Rural Water Association Inc. President Lowell Allen, BCRWA General Manager Dan Sarbach and Brown County Engineer Todd Cluxton to discuss BCRWA operations.

Reconvened the commissioners' regular meeting at the Brown County Regional HealthCARE Board of Trustees' special meeting at Brown County General Hospital in Georgetown.

Entered into a one-hour, 10-minute executive session with BCRHC Board of Trustees to discuss BCGH trade secrets. Rickey was present along with the commissioners.

Recessed their regular meeting until May 20 to conduct further business.

May 20, 2010 The Brown County Board of Commissioners meeting in the regular session that was reconvened from May 19: Voted to enter into contracts with Grooms Brothers of West Union, Hunley Bobcat Service of Mt. Orab and Mootz Construction Company of Georgetown for the demolition of unsafe structures with the contract prices to be paid with NSP funds.

Grooms Brothers received three contracts for Sardinia demolitions and one contract for a Greenfield demolition with those four contracts totaling $19,600.

Hunley Bobcat Service received three contracts for Greenfield demolitions and one contract for a Hamersville demolition with those four contracts totaling $18,200.

Mootz Construction Company received two contracts for Hamersville demolitions and one contract each for a demolition in Fayetteville. Georgetown, and Sardinia with those five contracts totaling $13,170.

(NSP funds were awarded for demolition projects in Brown, Highland and Adams counties together with Brown County being the lead agency regarding that grant. Brown County awards contracts for resulting demolition projects in Brown and Highland counties [with Greenfield being a Highland County municipality] while Adams County awards it own contracts, Ferris reported in a telephone interview.)

Approved Ferris' request for a change order to the original contract agreement dated March 31 between the Brown County Board of Commissioners and Mootz Construction Company in which Mootz Construction was to demolish a building at 204 S. Apple St. in Georgetown.

The change to the original bid and agreement, which was the removal of debris to a certified landfill, added $8,500 to the $14,300 original agreement, making the new cost of the total agreement $22,000.

The following activities took place May 18: The Brown County Planning Commission held its monthly meeting with the commissioners in attendance.

Board of Commissioners President Margery Paeltz attended the Brown County Senior Citizens Day

Celebration in Georgetown.

Paeltz and Board of Commissioners Vice President Ralph Jennings attended the Adams Brown Community Action Program Board of Directors meeting in the Brown County Board of Commissioners Office.

The following activities took place May 19: The commissioners attended the Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors meeting in Georgetown.

Michael Hart met with the commissioners and Rickey to discuss dog issues.

ABCAP director Alvin Norris; Debora Plymail and Angie Jamison with Workforce Connections; Brown County Department of Job and Family Services Director Mitch Sharp; and JFS employees Sherry Durbin and Babe Beasley met with the commissioners regarding the Summer Youth Employment Program.

Paeltz and Jennings attended the special Fire Chiefs Meeting in Georgetown.

The commissioners attended the Appalachian Interoperability Initiative meeting at the Brown County Communication Center in Georgetown.

May 24, 2010 The Brown County Board of Commissioners meeting in regular session on this date: Adopted a resolution proclaiming and announcing May 24 to June 6 as being the “Click It or Ticket” Mobilization in Brown County and urging all Brown County citizens to always wear their seat belts when driving or riding on the county's roadways.

Voted to transfer a 1996 Series Number 5203 Utility Tractor (44 Horsepower) owned by the commissioners to the Brown County Engineer's Office. That office in return will keep the Brown County Airport grounds in Georgetown mowed and its runway cleared of snow.

Approved Wilson's recommendation to adopt a Revised Table of Organization for the Brown County Communication Center, removing the part-time permanent position of Fiscal Support specialist and creating a fourth permanent Dispatch supervisor position effective May 24.

Awarded the 2009 Aggregate Material Trucking Bid to Rob Drake Trucking of Georgetown upon Cluxton's recommendation. That company's bid was the best and only bid received.

Rescinded a previous allocation approval to correct a previous appropriation for the Victims of Crime Assistance State Grant dated May 3.

Approved Little's request for the following supplemental appropriations to the VOCA Grant (T-30): Salaries (T301): $4,757.16; Medicare (T30-1a): $68.92; Medical Insurance (T30-5c): $2,063.58; and Printing (T30-9): $801.

Approved the IV-D Service Contract between the Brown County Child Support Enforcement Agency and the Brown County Sheriff's Office for the purchase of services in the amount of $35.76 per hour. BCSO will provide courtroom security; serve motions for contempt; and execute warrants on BCCSEA initiated IV-D cases.

The total price for the contract, while runs retroactively from April 1 of this year to Friday, Dec. 31, is $3,218.68.

Approved the IV-D Contract between BCCSEA and Brown County Juvenile Court for the purchase of services in the amount of $62.67 per filing.

The effective dates of the contract are retroactive to May 1 through Dec. 31.

The court will file IV-D complaints for paternity, child support and medical support with the contract's total price being $15,666.54.

Approved Brown County Common Pleas Court Administrator Joni Dotson's request to purchase a 2003 Mercury from Brown County Motors for $11,935, which will be paid from the C79-4 Intensive Probation Fund and through the Community Based Corrections Program Subsidy Grant Agreement.

The following activity took place May 19: The commissioners attended the Special Fire Chiefs Meeting at the Brown County Communication Center where the topic of discussion was the five-county application for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Multi-Agency Radio Communication System equipment. AFG is a Federal Emergency Management Agency program.

The following activity took place May 20: Jennings and Commissioner William Geschwind attended the Brown County Chamber of Commerce meeting in Georgetown.

The following activities took place May 21: The commissioners attended the Safe Communities Breakfast at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center in Georgetown to present the Click It or Ticket Proclamation.

The commissioners met with BCCSEA Interim Director Susan Smith to discuss contracts with BCSO and Brown County Juvenile Court.

Paeltz attended the Relay For Life at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Georgetown.

The following activities took place May 24: The commissioners met with Wilson to discuss Brown County Communication Center operations.

The commissioners met with the Georgetown Elementary School kindergarten classes along with teachers Rachel Bishop, Dawn Gregory, and Deanna Cooper and GES representatives for questions and answers pertaining to the Brown County Commissioners Office as part of a field trip for the children.

The commissioners met with Smith to discuss BCCSEA Office operations.

The commissioners met with Ferris, Norris and Sue Lang for a CDBG meeting.

May 26, 2010 The Brown County Board of Commissioners meeting

in regular session on this date: Approved the payment of 25 bills totaling $401,561.64.

Approved Sharp's request for an addendum to the Brown County Department of Job and Family Services Prevention, Retention and Contingency Plan dated Oct. 1, 2009.

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Subsidized Youth Program is being added to the original PRC Plan and was to begin operating June 1 and continue through Tuesday, Aug. 31.

Voted to enter into a Software Maintenance Agreement with MAXIMUS Inc. for the use of the Quarterly Information Consolidation System and County Version Random Sampling System. The fee is $2,500 for the period beginning Thursday, July 1, 2010, through Thursday, June 30, 2010.

Authorized Cluxton to advertise a notice to bidders in a Brown County newspaper that sealed bids for 2010 Brown County paving projects would be accepted at the Brown County Board of Commissioners Office in the Brown County Administration Building, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, until 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 16. Bidding forms may be obtained at the Brown County Engineer's Office in Georgetown or HYPERLINK "http://www.browncountyengineer.org/" www.browncountyengineer.org and will be read at 10 a.m. June 16.

Approved Wilson's recommendation to accept the outcome of an Arbitration Hearing held May 26 at the Brown County Communication Center.

Voted to advance $5,000 from County General Fund 15a15a into Vision Insurance (Y82) to supplement the Vision Fund. That advance is to be reimbursed at a later date.

Recessed the meeting at 3 p.m. and then voted to reconvene that regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. that date at the Perry Township Community Center near Fayetteville for the commissioners' monthly night community meeting.

Paeltz opened that meeting, and Geschwind led in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Perry Township Clerk Judy Iles, Perry Township Trustees Louis Johnson and Bill Pritchard, Dolores Johnson, Jesse Millikan, Ellen Molitor, and newspaper reporter Bryan Peck were in attendance.

A report of bills approved earlier that day was available for review.

Numerous subjects regarding Brown County and Perry Township were discussed with the commissioners.

Recessed that meeting until May 27 to conduct further business.

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May 27, 2010 The Brown County Board of Commissioners meeting in the regular session that was reconvened from May 26: Approved the request of representative Dallas Hurt with Sweney Cartwright and Company of Columbus for U.S. Bank to be the paying, transfer agent and registrar services for the Brown County Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds Series for the Emergency 2010 Communication Systems.

Approved Hurt's request for the Certificate of Award in accordance with the provisions of a resolution the commissioners passed on March 10 for the Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds for the Emergency Communication Systems.

Recessed that meeting to attend a BCRHC Board of Trustees special meeting at BCGH. Reconvened the commissioners' meeting at the BCRHC Board of Trustees special meeting.

Entered into a one-hour, 10-minute executive session with the BCRHC Board of Trustees to discuss hospital trade secrets. Rickey also was present with the commissioners.

Recessed their regular meeting until May 28 to conduct further business.

May 28, 2010 The Brown County Board of Commissioners meeting in the regular session that was reconvened from May 27: Approved Southern Ohio Center of Excellence Executive Director Brenda Martin's request for a $23,000 supplemental appropriation of unappropriated T88 Funds into T88-2 (Salaries).

The following activities took place May 26: Alan Lindeman with the Perfection Group of Cincinnati met with the commissioners to discuss county issues.

Attorney Ben Albrecht and intern Jaclyne Lanerghetta with Downes, Fishel, Hass, Kim, L.L.P. law firm of Columbus and Fraternal Order of Police representative Mark Scranton met with the commissioners to discuss FOP labor negotiations.

Elizabeth Scott, a representative of Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland's Regional Office, met with the commissioners and Brown County Economic Development Director Kelly Cole to discuss current projects in Ohio.

The following activities took place May 27: Smith and BCCSEA Interim Assistant Director Debra Forsythe met with the commissioners to discuss BCCSEA's operations.

Jennings and Geschwind attended a Board of Revision meeting in the Brown County Municipal Court Building in Georgetown.

Paeltz attended an Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission Executive Board meeting in Waverly.

Geschwind attended the Local Corrections Planning Board meeting at Brown County Common Pleas Court in the Brown County Courthouse.

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1206370 -Mt. Orab- Totally renovated home on public water & sewer. Beautiful hrdwd floors thru-out. Fully equipped kitchen. Full bsmnt. Why rent? $69,900

1201948 - Williamsburg - Priced Below Appraised Value!! True Motivation. Income producing w/.5 ac. fully stocked pond. 3 total ac. in woods, could be timbered. Vegetation planted to attract wildlife. Multi-purpose land. Address has been assigned off of Lost Lake. $109,900

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1227072- Winchester- Solid home on public water & sewer. Brand new roof. This home has been well cared for. Attached 1 car garage is finished w/opener.

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214 WOODLAND CROSSING, MT. ORAB BEACON HILL! Beautiful 3 bedroom brick ranch located in cul-de-sac. Full basement/part finished, Ceramic tile in bathrooms & sunroom. Master bath w/whirlpool tub & separate shower. Hardwood in dining room.

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