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Ohana Music Festival a huge success BY Wayne Gates Mount Orab Auto Mall Owner Mark Williams said the Ohana Music Festival on Sept. 11 was a huge success. “We probably had an excess of 15,000 people there throughout the event,” Williams said. Good weather, nationally known performers and a happy crowd all combined to make the event a smooth one. Williams also revealed that this music festival will not be the last one. “We are going to meet later this week to recap the event and talk to all the officials involved, but we would love to make this an annual event,” Williams
said. He added that he is very happy with the sales at the auto mall since it opened on Sept. 2. “We are looking forward to having both stores open, getting the marketing plans fully launched and getting our inventory in and watching it grow,” Williams said. Regarding future growth at the auto mall, Williams said “We are going to evaluate the sales after it’s been open for a year and take that information to various manufacturers and share it with them. I think it will be very well received and show the growth that a lot of people knew was there.” Williams also said he was very grateful for all the
help he’s received so far from the community of Brown County. “There are so many thank you’s that I would like to share with so many people. (Mt. Orab) Mayor (Bruce) Lunsford, the county commissioners and all the other elected officials that helped get the auto mall started and the local school system and the volunteers that helped us out with the music festival,” Williams said. “We are excited to have the auto mall being built and to have the music festival in Brown County.” Look for more photos and information about the event in the Sept. 18 edition of The Brown County Press.
Man charged with 292 counts of child porn possession
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Mount Orab Auto Mall Owner Mark Williams has announced that the Ohana Music Festival will become an annual event.
G’Town Council resolves zoning issues, to hold public meeting on medical marijuana BY Martha B. Jacob The News Democrat
BY Wayne Gates A Georgetown man has been charged with 292 counts of child porn possession. “I don’t know that I’ve ever seen this amount of charges in an indictment,” said Brown County First Assistant Prosecutor Zac Corbin. “But when we went through the devices that were allegedly possessed by Mr. Armstrong, we found a vast amount of material, photographs and videos, depicting child pornography.” Armstrong faces hundreds of years in prison if sentenced to the maximum penalty for each count, served consecutively. Corbin said that the reason for the number of charges is that each item of child pornography is charged as a separate offense. “Each of those has different elements that you have to prove, so some of the material charged is duplicative, but each item has to be examined to determine the proper charge. We presented the material to the grand jury and the indictment reflects the charges that they chose to indict Mr. Armstrong on,” Corbin said. The investigation began when authorities in Brown County were contacted by a detective in northern Ohio who works for the
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Brian Armstrong of Georgetown faces 292 counts of child porn possession in Brown County Common Pleas Court.
Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. “What these detectives do is look at these file sharing networks in the internet. These are child pornography file sharing networks where you can go online and search other folks libraries and they can search yours. A detective downloaded 59 separate items of child pornography, which allowed him to get a search warrant for the IP address which led him to Georgetown. He con-
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tacted us and we worked in tandem with him to execute a search warrant on a residence where additional electronic devices were seized,” Corbin said. He added that Armstrong is not suspected of creating any of the images and that he is not aware that any of the children depicted in the images are local. “There is not a belief that he created any of the images or videos. It appears that he was sharing them and making them available to others and, of course, possessing them himself,” Corbin said. Armstrong entered a not guilty plea and is currently in jail on a $250,000 bond.
At the Sept. 8 Georgetown Council meeting, several community members were on hand to pick up discussion where it left off from last months meeting regarding the appearance of a local business on Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown, Main Street Antiques and Collectibles. “My neighbor’s and I were at the last meeting to speak to council about the business across the street from my house, Main Street Antiques and Collectibles, and council was going to look into some of the resolutions regarding this situation,” Bill Cornetet said. “I will say, that since the last meeting, I want to thank these gentlemen (referring to the co-owners of Main Street Antiques and Collectables, Mike Bauer and Rick Waits) because the place has really been cleaned up in front of the business, which is what myself and other neighbors of the business wanted. “I do have a couple questions and I would like to know about the zoning.” Administrator Art Owens told Mr. Cornetet that the solicitor, Joe Braun, had looked into the matter and found that the business had a permit for their business prior to the passing of the new zoning ordinance. Braun said that the business does have to comply with the zoning ordinance from now on. “They cannot expand the business,” Braun said, “We just want all these neighbors to get
Chase pleads guilty to obscenity charges BY Wayne Gates
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A Williamsburg man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of Pandering Obscenity Involving a Minor in Brown County Common Pleas Court. Richard Chase entered the plea on August 16. The two counts are felonies of the second degree. Common Pleas Judge Scott Gusweiler sentenced Chase to six years on each count to be served con-
secutively. Chase was originally indicted in July for 123 counts of child pornography, including three counts of Endangering Children, five counts of Illegal Use of a Minor in Nudity Oriented Material or Performance and five counts of Pandering Obscenity Involving a Minor. All charges are second degree felonies. In addition, Chase was indicted on 110 counts of fourth degree felony Pandering Obscenity Involving a Minor.
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This house in Georgetown is the location of the Main Street Antiques and Collectibles business which has been under scrutiny by some of its neighbors. The business now has a fresh new look and is abiding by the new zoning rules in the village.
along. If they should add another business or in any way change the current business, or additional signage, they would have to get permission from council.” Waits listened to what the solicitor and administrator had to say then commented, “We are tearing down the back part of another building on the property,” Waits said, “but we’re not adding on anything. When Mr. Cornetet said the front of the business was a mess, he was right, and we’ve taken a whole load of stuff away from the front of our business,” Waits said. He added “We pay for business insurance, sales tax, and village taxes. Everything I’m doing is legal. I’m an easy person to get along with and if a neighbor has a problem with what we’re doing, I’m the first that want’s to know about it.” Waits went on to say
that he and his partners want to do nothing more than bring business into Georgetown and support the village. He said he wants to be a vital part of the community. Both parties agreed to communicate with each other in the event of any other issues that may come up. Waits agreed to do something about the multiple signs on the premises. In other actions at the meeting Shelly Spiller with ABCAP Housing Authority spoke briefly about a recent grant ABCAP had received for housing renovations. She mentioned a low-income tax credit program which would allow ABCAP to make much needed renovations to Brown County Apartments and Victoria Manor Apartments in Georgetown. Spiller said the projects would begin next May, 2017 and would include 28
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Georgetown Nativity Scene to be Georgetown Police Chief Rob Freeland, updates council on village happenings on display, much longer this year B Martha B. Jacob “Just prior to the officer’s quickly turned over informaY
BY Martha B. Jacob The News Democrat Representatives of the Georgetown Christmas Committee, Kim Sheffler, Carol Myers and Joy Hanselman spoke briefly at a recent Georgetown Council meeting to update council on this year’s Christmas events that are scheduled. “We currently have 11 strands of 100 lights, and we would like to have our lights match all the other lights in town,” Sheffler said, “All the other lights have now been switched to LED lights and they look great, so since we don’t have the funds to do that, we’re here to ask council for funds to make this switch. “We did lose a lot of bulbs last year, they either burned out or got broken, so either way, we were going to have to ask for funds.” Sheffler said the cost would be around $1,100, or possibly less if bought through the village. Mayor Dale Cahall agreed that the new LED bulbs could probably be bought for less. “Every year this group decorates our courthouse, they handle our Christmas parade and in the past we have supported them,” Cahall said. Sheffler also asked council for permission to set up the village’s annual Nativity Scene in a different location in the village. “Normally we set the nativity scene up across from John Woods office,
The News Democrat Georgetown Police Chief Robert Freeland updated members of the Georgetown Village Council on activities in his department during its Sept. 8 meeting. Since August 11, Freeland’s department reported 462 service calls, 27 incident reports, 10 crash Martha B. Jacob/THE NEWS DEMOCRAT reports, 82 mayor’s court In 2014 the Kuebler family were part of the citations issued and 18 Georgetown Nativity scene that was displayed for charges filed in county court. “Just as a matter of interone day. This year, the Christmas Committee got approval from Georgetown Council to leave the est on Aug. 24, Officers scene up longer, with the help of other churches from Stamper and Sgt. Robert the area. The scene will be located on the old Gifford responded to a call Speedway lot in town. from Burger King in reference to a report by employees,” Chief Freeland said, “ they called 911 and reported that subjects were in the drive-through who appeared to be impaired and kept passing out.
arrival, the vehicle left, but officers were able to stop the vehicle.” Freeland said a consent search was conducted and lots of loose cash, marijuana, baggies, scales and pills were located in the vehicle. Confessions were obtained for trafficking in marijuana, possession of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. “On August 28, Ptl. Jesse Green responded to 202 Vine Street for a burglary report,” Chief Freeland said, “The victim of the burglary had been out of town for a couple of days and returned to find that his Playstation 4, games and television had been stolen.” Freeland added that the victim suspected his ex-girlfriend, and after the officer spoke with the girlfriend, she
tion about the actual burglar, who had posted some of the items for sale on Facebook. “Fortunately, within a couple days, everything seemed to fall into place,” he said, “and Pt. Green obtained a confession from Cody Coffee was charged with burglary and theft.” Chief Freeland said that he would like to remind citizens about ongoing Craigslist scams. “Unfortunately the idea of a great deal sometimes clouds ones judgment.” Freeland said that on Aug. 28 officers responded to United Dairy Farmers to back up a Sheriff’s deputy, for a report of criminal damaging that occurred in the county. Officers cited three subjects who were drinking but were under the age of 21.
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Georgetown Christmas Committee members (from left) Joy Hanselman, Carol Myers and Kim Shefler have hit the ground running, organizing this year’s holiday events, including the parade.
and we usually set it up for one day then take it down the next morning,” Sheffler said. “It’s a really nice live nativity scene and we would like to leave it up longer and get other churches involved.” Sheffler said the current nativity scene is about 16 feet by 30 feet and the Christmas Association would like permission to set Sun-Thurs 10am-11pm Fri-Sat 10am-12am
the scene up on the old Speedway lot across from the courthouse. Council discussed the issue briefly, questioning whether they would need the entire lot or just a portion of the lot which would leave some space for handicapped parking during the parade. Sheffler told council that the association carries its own insurance. In the end, council members voted to approve the purchase of new LED lights and use of the entire space of the old Speedway lot for use by the Christmas Association for a live Nativity scene.
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apartments and local contractors would be first choice. Council thanked Spiller for keeping them up to date on the project. Council later approved helping the Georgetown Christmas Committee purchase new lights for the village. In anticipation of a new law regarding the sale and use of medical marijuana, Mayor Cahall said that all the
JIM HOLDEN Life is full of ups and downs — and the financial markets are no different. As an investor, you’re no doubt happy to see the “ups” — but the “downs” can seem like a real downer. Isn’t there any way to help smooth out the volatility in your investment portfolio? First of all, to cope with volatility, it’s helpful to know what causes it — and there can be many causes. Computers that make trades in milliseconds, based on mathematical models, are sometimes blamed for intraday volatility, but large price swings can also occur following the release of government economic reports, such as those dealing with unemployment and housing starts. rules and regulations were not in effect yet, but the Planning Commission wanted to be proactive and will not allow medical marijuana vendors within the village corporation, at least until all the details have been worked out. A public hearing is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Gaslight Theater for public input on the medical marijuana issue. Council also approved holding Georgetown’s Trick or Treat night on Monday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Global events, such as the European economic malaise, can also send the financial markets into a tizzy. By being aware of the impact of these events, you can see that the workings of the markets — especially their volatility — may not be as mysterious as you thought. Still, while knowing the causes of volatility can help you prepare for market swings, it won’t blunt their impact on your portfolio. To do that, you need to create a diversified mix of investments because your portfolio can be more susceptible to negative price movements if you only own one type of asset. To illustrate: If you owned mostly bonds, and interest rates rose sharply, the value of your bonds would likely drop, and your portfolio could take a big hit. But if you owned stocks, bonds, government securities, certificates of deposit (CDs) and other investment vehicles, the rise in interest rates would probably affect your portfolio less significantly. Unfortunately, many investors think that if they own a few stocks and a bond, they’re diversified. But you can actually extend your diversification through many levels — and you should. For the equity portion of your portfolio, try to own stocks representing many market sectors and industries. Also, consider international stocks. And rather than just owning U.S. Treasury bonds, consider corporate bonds and municipal bonds, and diver-
sify your fixed-income holdings further by purchasing short-term, intermediateterm and long-term bonds. Work with your financial advisor to determine the mix of asset classes and investments that are appropriate for your financial goals and objectives. How you ultimately diversify your portfolio depends on your risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term goals — there’s no one “correct” asset mix for everyone. And over time, your diversification needs may change. To cite one example, as you enter your retirement years, you may need to increase your percentage of incomeproducing investments while possibly reducing the amount of growth investments you own. These growth-oriented investments tend to be more volatile, and you may want less volatility during your retirement. However, even during retirement, you will need to own a certain percentage of growth investments to provide you with the growth potential you’ll need to stay ahead of inflation. Keep in mind that diversification can’t guarantee a profit or protect against loss. Nonetheless, building a diversified portfolio may help take some of the volatility out of investing — so look for diversification opportunities whenever possible. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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Sardinia American Legion Bingo will take place every Thursday, including Aug. Sept. 15, beginning with early bird at 7:15 p.m. and regular bingo at 7:30 p.m. For more information please call (937) 442-4704. The Sardinia American Legion is located at 106 College Avenue next to the old car wash.
Brown Metropolitan Housing Authority will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15 at the ABCAP Building located at 406 West Plum Street, room 102 in Georgetown.
Brown County Chamber of Commerce will meet at 8 a.m. prompt on Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities, for its monthly meeting.
Book Club for Adults will meet at 630 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Mt. Orab Library, 613 South High Street. For more information please call (937) 444-1414.
Scott Township Trustees will meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Township Hall. For details please call Joni Wallace at (937) 731-0152.
Free Writer’s Group will meet each Thursday, including Sept. 15, at 6 p.m. at the Brown County Public Library in Mt. Orab. This is a non-profit free group. For more details contact Lawrence Parlier at (513) 4274211, Lisa Brandstetter Holt at (513) 659-8567 or the library at (937) 444-1414. GriefShare Program will be offered to the local community by the Sardinia Church of Christ each Thursday evening, including Thursday, Sept. 15, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the church, 7130 Bachman Road in Sardinia. For more information or to register please call (937) 446-2594. This program is free to the public.
Book Club for Adults will meet at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Fayetteville-Perry Library located at 406 North East Street and may be reached at (513) 8752663.
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The Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities will hold a board meeting Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities administrative office at 325 West State Street in Georgetown. The public is invited to attend.
Miracle AlRipley’s Anon/Alateen Group Meetings will be held every Thursday, including Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Beebe Chapel, 438 Main Street in Ripley.
Real Outdoor Tri-County Women series Women’s Fishing Program is being offered by the Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Brown, Adams and Highland Counties on Thursday, Sept 15 beginning at 5:30 p.m. and will end at approximately 8 p.m. This event is being held at Woodland Altars Campground in Adams County. For details call (937) 378-4424.
will Alcoholics Anonymous meet 8 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab. FRIDAY, SEPT. 16
Celebrate Recovery will meet every Friday beginning at 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. including Friday, Sept. 16, at the Crosspoint Wesleyan Church, 300 West Main Street in Mt. Orab, in the fellowship room. This is a Christcentered recovery program that will allow discussions on life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits. For more information call (937) 4443370. Mt. Orab First Baptist Church celebrates 60th anniversary on Sept. 16-18 at the church. Please come out and join the celebration. The church is located at 704 South High Street in Mt. Orab. SATURDAY, SEPT. 17
Mt. Orab UMC Food Pantry will operate weekly for those who qualify and live in the Western Brown School District, open on Saturday, Sept. 17. The food pantry will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Donations are accepted during food pantry hours or by calling (937) 4441046 to arrange a time.
Free Health Screenings on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. George Parish in Georgetown, sponsored by TriHealth for men and women in Georgetown. Call the Brown County Health Department at (937) 378-3886.
2016 Cruise In Car Show sponsored by the Ripley-UnionLewis-Huntington Marine Corps JROTC will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17 on Cherry Street Park in Ripley. Event begins at 10 a.m., judging at 2 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPT. 18
MONDAY, SEPT. 19
Fitness Activities at Sardinia Church of Christ will take place every Monday evening, including Monday, Sept. 19 which includes pilates at 6:30 p.m. and Yoga at 7 p.m. The cost is only $2 per person per session. Please bring your own mat if you have one. Be good to yourself, you’ll be glad you did. The church is located at 7130 Bachman Road.
TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab meets at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays including Monday Sept. 19 at Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd. in Mt. Orab. Further information is available by calling Nancy at (937) 444-3437.
Hospice of Hope’s Men’s Grief Support Group will meet each third Monday of the month including Monday, Sept. 19, between 4 and 5:30 p.m. at Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd. in Mt. Orab. This meeting is specifically for men who have lost their spouse. It is peer led by a trained Hospice of Hope volunteer, a place for men to find support and share helpful coping techniques. For details contact Melissa at (937) 444-4900 or toll free at (800) 928-4243. RCAP (Russellville Community Action Planners Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, at the Arts council room, and everyone is invited to take part.
TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet on Mondays including Monday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714. TUESDAY, SEPT. 20
“Walk to End Alzheimer’s” will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17 beginning with registration at 9 a.m. at the Adams County Fairgrounds in West Union. For more information call (800) 2723900.
Al-Anon Family Group Sessions will be held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Methodist Church on Church Street, off N. High Street. This group can provide support and information to families and individuals who know someone who suffers from substance abuse. For more information call Jennifer at (513) 910-6263.
The Brown County Tea Party announces their next regular meeting will be Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 4:00 PM at the Mt. Orab Public Library, located at 613 South High Street in Mt. Orab. The Tea Party stands for limited government,
fiscal responsibility, and free enterprise. Join us as we endeavor to educate and inform concerned citizens of events occurring in our county, state, and nation. Everyone is welcome. Don’t forget to visit our booth at the Brown County Fair.
green houses are on Bucktown Road off State Route 50, one on State Route 131 above Williams Corner, and the other one in Milford Shopping Center. All three places have these flowers and lots of other flowers, trees and all kinds of mulch. Now for you folks that like to fish in the pay lakes, Sherry's lake has a set price for the seniors. It is $10 a day and for you younger folks it is $14 a day. That is a good price either way. They keep their lake stocked good and have a good selection of bait. When you go there look at the pictures of the big catfish folks are catching. There are some in the 50 pound class. The Ellis Greenhouse on Toll Gate Road out of Williamsburg have pansies, flowering cabbage, flowering kale, asters and later will have pumpkins and corn stocks. The same as Grants Greenhouses. The Grants have plenty of sweet corn. The late patch is just coming on so this is the bicolor. By golly it is good! I just got done cutting about 15 bags of corn off for the freezer. It will sure taste good this winter. Mike at the Afton Boars Head Bait Shop said some fellers caught some find musky over the weekend. Some in the 44 inch long range – that is a big fish. I bet it took some time to land these big fish. The musky are starting to feed so the fisherman can catch them – good luck. The early gardens are starting to die. Mine is, so I am glad I planted some tomatoes in July. They are starting to ripen now so
next year I will plant some garden items the middle of July so I can have late garden items. The Farmers’ Market in Bethel on Friday evenings from 4 till 7 PM is doing good with several folks there with garden items and a couple folks there selling bakery items. They sell cookies, cakes and pies and by golly they sure know how to bake just like Ruth Ann did. The Bethel Schools held a spaghetti dinner on September 2 at the high school. Boy what a crowd there was. They are also having a quarter action on September 8 on Thursday. I have been fishing a couple times at the Tate Ramp at East Fork and caught some fine crappie and a catfish. I tell you folks the fish were good when fried. Ruth Ann always rolled the fish in dry pancake mix then fried them. Ruth Ann was an excellent cook and baker. I fried the fish the same way and they were good – but not as good as Ruth Ann’s. But I ate them and enjoyed them. The fishing will get better with the cooler weather we will have. The fireworks Sunday evening were beautiful. There was a big crowd and I talked to a lady that said she was down there—not on the banks but out in a boat. She said out on the water it was exciting. Glad she was in a boat instead of on the bank. Start your week by going to the house of worship of your choice and praising the good Lord. God bless all . . . More later . . .
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Howdy folks--The Homecoming at the Old Bethel Church in East Fork Park will be September 18 at 2 PM. The reason for this date is that the Kinner Express group could not be there for an earlier date. The folks like their music and folks were on vacation or camping on Labor Day so that is why the committee set September 18 at 2 PM for the homecoming. Hope to see you there. The Old Bethel Church will have the Kinner Express music, a special by John Hale and by Alan Ausman. Both of these folks have been blessed with good singing voices. Well the good Lord took another good person to heaven a couple weeks ago. They go alone but a part of us goes with them the day God calls them home. Lou Stowell will be missed by all. The shrimp harvest in Brown County will be on September 10 and 17. Ruth Ann and I went several years and the folks do a great job. The shrimp are big and good. Just watching them catch the shrimp is an experience and how they get them ready for the customers to buy. The crowd will be big so get there and watch them get the shrimp. The Grants Greenhouses have plenty of mums – about 10,000 of them and 1500 poinsettias. The three
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Catholic Charities “Food for All” Food Pantry will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every third Wednesday of the month including Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the Centenary United Methodist Church, 110 N. 2nd Street in Ripley. For more information please contact Ruth Allen at (937) 392-1335.
The Book Club for Adults will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the Georgetown Library, 200 W. Grant Street and may be reached at (937) 3783197.
Lake Waynoka Lake Committee meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month including Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 4:30 p.m. at the Marina. Contact Prescilla Reddick (937) 446-9385 for details Book Club for Adults will meet at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the Sardinia Library located at 13309 Purdy Road and may be reached at (937) 446-1565.
Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District will meet in regular session at 7 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month including Wed. Sept. 21 at the Brown County SWCD office located at 706 South Main Street in Georgetown. For details please call (937) 378-4424.
Yoga Classes will be offered on Wednesdays, including Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m at the Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (513) 535-7507.
Fitness Activities at Sardinia Church of Christ will take place every Wednesday, including Wednesday, Sept. 21, which include Zumba at 6:30 p.m. and Yoga at 7 p.m. The cost is only $2 per person per session. Please bring your own mat if you have one. The church is located at 7130 Bachman Road. The Brown County Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the Mary P. Shelton Library in Georgetown.
TOPS Chapter in Winchester meets at 10 a.m. every Wednesday, including Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Winchester Church of Christ, 1540 Tri-County Road in Winchester. For more information please contact Ruth at (937) 444-4209. ONGOING EVENTS
Happen Group, Miracles (Narcotics Anonymous) meets at 7 p.m. every Sunday at the Brown County Community Board of ADAMHS, 85 Banting Drive (around the back), in Georgetown. For more information on this group please call 800587-4232. Walk for Health, Walk for Fun, this in an ongoing free event to take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at 5:15 p.m. at the Mt. Orab United Methodist Church. Everyone is invited to join us for this free
event sponsored by Sue and Jim Wylie, Ideal Nutrition.
Narcotics Anonymous meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at the Faith in God Fellowship Church, 7736 US Rt. 62 in Russellville. For more information please call Joe Rose at (937) 798-0329.
Helping Hands Please come shop with us any Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 9 a.m. until noon at 668 Camp Run Road in Georgetown. Senior Bingo will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. each Monday at the Georgetown Nutrition Center. Please bring a $1 wrapped gift. A nutritional meal will be offered. HIV/Hepatitis C Testing is offered free by the Brown County Health Department by appointment only. The HIV test results are available within 15 minutes. To schedule an appointment call (937) 378-6892.
Celebrate Recovery will meet every Friday at Crosspoint Wesleyan Church, 300 W. Main Street in Mt. Orab. The meetings will begin at 7:40 and go to about 8:30. This is a Christ-centered recovery program that will allow discussions on life’s hurts, hangups and habits. For more information call (937) 444-3370.
Chair Volleyball is held every Friday at 3 p.m. at the Lake Waynoka Health and Recreation Gym. Contact Dana at (937) 4461778 for more information or to register. Free to all Waynoka Property Owners Association members, $5 per session for guests.
Tuesday Community Bingo will be held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Community Building in Country Place Apartments, located across from the Country Inn in Georgetown. Please bring a $1 gift and join in the fun. This is a free event. For more information contact Joy Gelter at (937) 4834614.
County Adams/Brown Alzheimer/s/Dementia Family Care giver Support Group will meet on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center in the second floor conference room. For more information (937) 386-3590.
Emergency Adams-Brown Home Energy Assistance Program available, anyone wishing to obtain further information or to schedule an appointment to discuss obtaining EHEAP services may contact the Adams Brown Community Action Program Office in Georgetown at (937) 378-6041 or 1-800-553-7393, Ext. 253 or 254. Walk-in hours are 8-11 a.m. daily at the ABCAP Office at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown, and outreach is available for the very elderly or disabled. ‘We Can Help’ Food Bank at the corner of Decatur-Eckmansville Road and State Route 125 is open 11 a.m to 4 p.m. Fridays and is sponsored by private donations. Donations should be made when the Food Bank is not open, and all donations are appreciated.
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4 Thursday, September 15, 2016
I never won, but those lawn games were special times THEIR STORY
said I had to play him a Over the years I have game of horseshoes. I always enjoyed summer told him how bad I was lawn games, things like but we still played. He croquet, badminton, and horseshoes, even the new beat me 21-0. Seven game of it’s time “jarts.” straight ringers he threw at which time he pointed I guess one could refer out I was really not very to them as the games of good. By the way summer but I he was the state think maybe they horseshoe chamare referred to as pion the previous lawn games. two years and the Either way they best I ever saw. are the games Badminton was that can really a sport that was only be played in more in my sister warm, dry Peg's area of weather. skill. She loved When I was the game and growing up I think every lawn Rick Houser was athletic enough to make had a set of The Good it look easy. horse shoe pits. I Old Days When we played know we had a doubles games I badminton net, a always yelled to be Peg's couple of birdies and at partner. Most times I got least four rackets. Our side yard was big enough to be and I guess that is for a challenging croquet why I liked badminton better than the other court (even if it did slope a little to one end). lawn sports. When there would be a family outing Everyone who had a and it came time to play lawn seemed to have the badminton each family equipment for the summer games. Summer did- would announce the two best players in their famn’t seem complete withilies for the competiout playing these games tions. These sports were and it didn’t matter if on a very competitive you were any good at level and people took them or not. It was pride even if it was just mandatory to play. a lawn game. This even I remember that as included volleyball if long as the weather there were enough to would allow and if Dad play a game. and his crew didn’t have I don’t recall when to do extra farm work, but probably close to we would go outside when I was out of school after supper and play at least one of the games. If my cousin Tom Houser we all were present, cro- introduced us to a new lawn game called quet mallets and balls “Jarts.” Just because the were handed out. The end of the winged metal game always started out rod was pointed and they pleasant enough, but before much time passed were lofted into the air to try and land them into my ball would get hit and get sent away and as a ring lying near where I said before, there was a you stood was no reason to think there might be slope to the playing some danger to the field. It seemed that the game. It really didn’t more I objected, the furlook dangerous but the ther my ball traveled out game has been banned of bounds. Once in a from use. Oh well, we while I would win, but I really weren’t the danthink Dad and my brothgerous type of folks anyer Ben let me just so I way. wouldn’t get mad and Until maybe the last never play again. 15 years or so when My Dad loved to play horseshoes. To stride and there was an outing at loft a horse shoe two and someone’s home or at the park, some if not all one half turns and more of the games mentioned times than not get it to above were available and land for a ringer is a talent. My Dad had that tal- almost everyone played and no matter what folks ent. Ben was good at might say they enjoyed shoes but he wasn’t as trying to play them or good as Dad. Me, I was maybe just the memories terrible. To get me to these games might bring play Dad would spot me back. 11 points and we would People aren’t as complay to 21. Dad almost petitive as they once always beat me 21-11. were and families don’t In the summer when gather nearly as often or the men from church as long as to even allow would come to the farm lawn games to take for the annual fish fry, place. When I am around the horseshoe pits lawn games I don’t realbecame the center of ly want to compete but I attention for there were do want to look over the several talented men croquet balls or the badfrom church and Dad minton equipment. would meet his match or had to work extra hard if Doing so takes me back to when our family he was going to win. played the games and The one thing that how we played them stands out to me most together as a family. about tossing horseshoes is the one day I needed a Thinking about to who won is not nearly as repairman to work on important as who played. our tractor. This was the This is when I remembusiest time of the year ber. It was my family. and we couldn’t get the Rick Houser grew up regulars to come so dad called a retired mechanic on a farm near Moscow in Clermont County and who had been the ace at Harlow’s for years, Shep loves to share stories about his youth and Day. Shep didn’t drive anymore but he told Dad other topics. He may be reached at if I transported him he houser734@yahoo.com. would take care of the tractor. I gladly went to get him but before he would get in the car he
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THEIR VIEW The truth behind the Zika funding delays
Fears are rising as the Zika virus has become a national concern. Nearly three months ago, my colleagues and I in the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to help combat the virus, which is borne by mosquitos and can cause serious birth defects and other conditions if contracted during pregnancy. Yet Americans are still waiting for relief. Why? Because Senate Democrats refused to pass this bill before going home for the August District Work Period. Passing our bill should have been simple. Republicans and Democrats agree on the problem. To date, hundreds of pregnant women in the United States and territories have shown signs of the Zika virus. Countless others live in fear of being infected. Republicans and Democrats also agree on the solution: targeted federal funding can bolster efforts to prevent the virus, including mosquito control and the development and commercialization of vaccines. The solution was swift
and simple: the House of lates a more logical and Representatives passed a effective approach — balanced, bipartisan, sending Zika virus defense bicameral bill that would funding to hospitals, comhave provided $1.1 billion munity health centers, for Zika prevention state health departments, efforts. and Medicaid. So Then the Planned dysfunction Parenthood advoand politics cates threw their began. political muscle Senate behind these clinDemocrats ics and urged the blocked the Senate to oppose bill twice the Zika legislabecause it did tion. And Senate not send taxDemocrats and the payer money president have to one of Brad Wenstrup responded by their biggest going on a PR Contributing political supblitz to blame Columnist porters, Republicans for Planned inaction. Yet, who Parenthood. They turned a is really being obstructiongenuine public health ist here? threat to unborn babies The push to include into an opportunity to these Planned Parenthooddefend Planned affiliated clinics as fundParenthood, the largest ing recipients in the bill abortion provider in the was a crass political calcuUnited States. lation that unnecessarily At the core of this dysinjected politics into an function are seven clinics important public health in Puerto Rico that are concern. As fact-checkers affiliated with Planned at the media-run Politifact Parenthood. Under the noted, everywhere there is House-passed legislation, a clinic in Puerto Rico, these clinics are ineligible there is “another type of to receive funds to help facility that would have fight Zika. The bill stipubeen eligible for additional
funding to combat the spread of Zika.” Senate Democrats had a choice: they could pass much-needed legislation or they could engage in political theater in defense of one of their loudest and most politically powerful allies. They chose political theater, and, sadly, used the phrase “women’s health” as a weapon to deny women and their unborn children true protection. They chose to fight for Planned Parenthood instead of those afflicted with the Zika virus. More than six weeks have passed since that vote, and every day the Senate fails to act places more women and children at risk. The Senate is prepared to take up this legislation again soon. I appeal to my colleagues to lay aside political calculations. The problem is clear, and the solution is ready. Do the right thing and pass this bill to fight this public health crisis. Brad Wenstrup is a United States Representative from the state of Ohio.
At the end of every day, I pray with the kids before they go to bed. We say a prayer together, but then each of them goes around and says, “Thank you today for” and names a few things they were blessed with that day. One day last week, my youngest said, “Thank you for letting Mommy be able to play with us outside again and pick me up in church.” It caught me a bit off guard. In my mind, it had just been a short time that I had missed doing those things, but when I did the math it was the better part of eight months that I couldn’t do things like shoot hoops, play kickball, or pick up my youngest child. To a five year old, that is a really long time. The problem ended up being that I had a slipped disc in my neck that needed to be replaced. The surgery was successful, and with a lot of help during recovery, I am back to my old self. I was able to spend my summer doing all of those fun things again, and I am ever so grateful to my surgeon for giving me my active life back without pain. But he was more than an amazing surgeon. He had an amazing, humble heart. For each of his patients, he insisted on both removing and replacing their socks and shoes during their exam so they didn’t have to lean over to do it themselves and cause them pain. I can’t imagine that’s a very pleasant job. Every time it happened, it reminded me of the time Jesus washed the feet of his disciples. One day, I was so very sick that I had my husband call to tell my doctor I couldn’t make the appointment. He said he wanted me to make the hour drive to come in anyway. I was a little mad! It was going to be a long, difficult ride and I could barely pick myself up off the bathroom floor. But we went in anyway, and I voiced that I couldn’t believe he wouldn’t let me cancel. He said that if I didn’t come in, he was going to send me to the ER where the wait would have been several hours and the chance of leaving with an infection would be greater. This world renowned surgeon, who is in incredible high demand, paid for dinner for his staff to stay late so that he could sit with me
tant things are in life. It after hours while my husbrings to mind one of my band drove to find a prefavorite scripture verses in scription at the local drug Matthew 23 that store before says, ‘For those my ride home. who exalt themHe sat by me selves will be and told me humbled, and stories about those who humble his family and themselves will monitored me be exalted.’ That until he was pretty much sure I was speaks for itself. going to be One of the defiokay to leave. nitions of ‘humIt was well in the dictionafter dark Denae Jones ble’ ary is ‘showing when I was Contributing that you do not finally well Columnist think of yourself enough to get as better than back to the car. other people.’ Let I felt awful for us not think so much of being mad at him earlier. I ourselves that we forget to should have known better. do the humble things in His prestige did not keep life. Be the one who him from being humble. Facebook shared a mem- changes that empty roll of toilet paper and scrubs that ory with me the other day stain out of the toilet. Be from several years ago, where I was asking a friend the one who leaves a note to thank the garbage collecif his daughter got to meet tors or the people who a lot of celebrities at her deliver our mail. Be the job in New York City. His one who smiles to the reply was, ‘Yes, she meets many of the celebs, but homeless man you pass most importantly she every morning, and brings knows the janitors and him a cup of coffee on a cold day. Be the one who from whence she came.’ I love this. His father’s heart reaches out to the single mom who desperately was so proud of his daughneeds help with a project ter for being successful at around the house or surher job, but was also proud prised with a pizza delivery that she didn’t forget her so she doesn’t have to cook roots and what the impor-
that night. Be the one who shovels the driveway for an elderly neighbor, or rakes their leaves without them having to ask. Be the one to change the baby’s diaper and wipe their nose. Be the one who tells a story and sets an example without having to use any words at all. Let your actions speak for themselves. When the day comes that we think so highly of ourselves that we think we are too good to do those things for people around us, I hope someone very lovingly knocks us right off that pedestal. You know that children’s song, ‘This Little Light of Mine’? I hope at the end of the day, when my family says, ‘Thank you today for’ during their prayers, that they will have a list of many ways they were a light to others. In between all the orneriness that I know they are capable of, I hope they also did things throughout their day to humbly speak to others without words. I hope they will have observed the same thing through me. What can we do today to be the one who reaches out when nobody else will? I know that at the end of your day, you will have a list too. Have a blessed week, everyone!
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Obituaries Vera Faye Holman Hoffman, RNC
Vera died peacefully at home on Sept. 9, 2016, surrounded by the love of her family. She is survived by her children: Matthew Hoffman of Fairfield, OH; Lara (Jeremey) Smith of Milford, OH; and Scott (Catherine) Hoffman of Lewis Center, OH. Her proud legacy continues with her grandchildren: Sheila and Jillian Smith; Ian, Liam, and Jude Hoffman; nephews Michael Kerwood and David Kerwood, and nieces Denise Paviol and Teresa Robbins. Preceding her in Heaven are her parents, Wilbur and Lou Sara Holman, sister Mary Kay Kerwood, and husband Clarence W. Hoffman. Faith, hope, family, and love were the cornerstones of her life. Despite living with serious health issues since childhood, she found strength in the Christian faith to fight through 4 battles with cancer and countless other procedures. Inspired by the nurses that helped save her at the age of 16, she began a lifelong career devoted to healthcare both as a Certified Registered Nurse of more than 45 years and as an Educator who helped to inspire and shape the careers of future Nurses. Even after retiring to care for her health, she continued to help others as a Stephen Minister; listening to people and helping them find their own faith-based strength. She inspired all those around her; whether as a colleague, a devoted Christian or a cherished friend. Most important to Vera, above all else, was family. As a devoted mother, caring grandmother, and a beloved aunt, Vera will always be a guiding presence. Thanks to her hard work, gentle leadership, sense of humor, and enduring love, the family she helped to build continues to grow and flourish. She believed that with faith, as small as a mustard seed, one could move mountains and change the world - and that’s just what she did. Though she will be missed, she will always be here with us. Visitation on Friday, 9/16/16 from 5-8 PM at Ogle & Paul R. Young Funeral Home - Hamilton, 3950 Pleasant Ave., Hamilton, OH. Funeral on Sat., 9/17/16 at 10AM at Lindenwald United Methodist Church, 3501 Pleasant Ave., Hamilton, OH, and burial at Mt. Orab Cemetery. Family will receive friends after the burial at Mt. Orab United Methodist Church, 212 Church St., Mt Orab, OH 45154, at 1:30 PM. In her memory, please donate to UC Hematology/Oncology, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing, or the charity of your choice. www.oglepaulyoungfuneralhome.com
Kenneth James Little, 63
Kenneth James, age 63, loving son of the late David E. and Bonnie Little (nee Foster), loving brother of Cinda (Art) Goff, Linda (Bob) Mays, David (Jessica) Little and Dale (Heather) Little, cherished uncle of Brian, Shannon, Robbie, Eric, Amy, Darcy and Dana. Ken was a member of the Riverside Astronomical Society and a loyal employee of Cal-Draulics. Memorial Services will be held at the Maham Funeral Home, 187 North Second Street, Williamsburg, Ohio on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 3 pm. Visitation will be from 2 pm until the time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to the Ohio Veterans Home, payable to OVH-G Veterans Benefit Fund, 2003 Veterans Blvd., Georgetown, Ohio 45121.
Lowell E. Carrington, 87
Lowell Emerson Carrington, age 87 of Ripley, Ohio, died Sunday, September 11, 2016 at the Hospice of Hope Inpatient Center at Adams County Regional Medical Center in Seaman, Ohio. He was a farmer and a member of the Russellville Church of Christ in Russellville, Ohio. M r . Carrington was born February 19, 1929 in Georgetown, Ohio the son of the late Emerson Olan and Mae Helen (Staggs) Carrington. He was also preceded in death by two brothers – Wendell and Wilfred Carrington. Mr. Carrington is survived by his loving wife of thirtynine years – Vickie (Blair) Carrington; two sons – Larry Carrington (Carol) of Manchester, Ohio and Rodney Carrington (Muriel) of Ripley, Ohio; two grandsons – Nathan Carrington (Bethany) of Ripley, Ohio and Zachary Carrington (Rebecca) of Portsmouth, Ohio; five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at the Russellville Church of Christ in Russellville, Ohio. Drue Lane will officiate.Visitation will be from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. at the church.Interment will follow the funeral service in Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio. Cahall Funeral Home of Georgetown, Ohio is serving the family. If desired, memorial donations may be made to: The Russellville Church of Christ. Condolences may be sent to the family at:www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
Olivette F. (Wilson) Corbett
Olivette Frances (Wilson) Corbett died Sunday, September 4, 2016, at her home in Loveland, OH. She was b o r n January 10, 1925 in Mason County, KY, the daughter of the late Leslie Grover and Grace Mae (Kirk) Wilson. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Shirley Marshall Wilson and Glenn Kirkby Wilson; one sister Marietta Grace (Wilson) Wilson; sisters-in-law Mary Seyler Wilson and Helen White Wilson, and brotherin-law James Allen Wilson. Olivette is survived by her daughter, Linda Corbett Pfeffer and husband, Kim Andrew Pfeffer of Loveland; three grandchildren: Eleanor (Sean) English of Cincinnati, OH; Emily Pfeffer of Arlington, VA; and Aaron Pfeffer of Loveland, OH. She is also survived by eight loving nieces and nephews and their families. From 1943-45, Olivette worked at the Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH. When the war ended, she worked for AT&T in Cincinnati. Most of her career was a beauty salon Owner/Operator in Higginsport, OH. She also worked at Brown County General Hospital and as the clerk for the Village of Higginsport. Following cremation, a graveside service will be held at the Shannon Cemetery in Sardis, KY, at the convenience of the family. Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home is serving the family. www.tuftsschildmeyer.com
Chantal Clark Cook, 43
Chantal Clark Cook, 43, of Fitzgerald, Georgia, died F r i d a y, September 2, 2016, at her residence. Funeral services will be held 2 PM, Tu e s d a y, September 6, 2016, at The Paulk Funeral Home Chapel in Fitzgerald with the Rev. Dr. Lloyd Stembridge and the Rev. Freeman Clark officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Monday evening at the funeral home in Fitzgerald. Chantal was born October 26, 1972, in Dearborn, Michigan, to Theo Clark and the late Ava Joyce Saylor Clark. She was educated in Brown County, Ohio and moved to Fitzgerald during her senior year when her family moved with Delco Remy. She graduated from Fitzgerald High School in 1991 and received her medical assistant certification from East Central Technical College. She worked in the healthcare field for Affinity Health Group, Dr. Charles Durden, and for Phoebe Dorminy Cardiology Associates, Dr. I. Philip Reese. Chantal was very active in her daughter’s activities and especially enjoyed watching her play softball and show pigs. She enjoyed traveling to the beach and to the mountains as well as returning to Kentucky each year for Thanksgiving. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Chris Cook of Fitzgerald; daughter, Carman Maureen Cook of Fitzgerald; father, Theo and Kathy Clark of Scottsville, Kentucky; two sisters: Vanessa Clark Cleghorn and husband Chris of Fitzgerald and Becky Clark of Scottsville, Kentucky; grandparents, Colby & Glenna Saylor of Hamersville, Ohio as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, George and Nellie Jane Clark. The family suggests those desiring to send memorials may send them to the Jaymie Jamison Foundation for Hope at www.jaymiejamisonfoundation.org or to the Carman Cook Scholarship Fund at Community Bank, P.O. Box 130, Fitzgerald, GA 31750. To sign the online registry, go to www.paukfuneralhome.com. Paulk Funeral Home, Fitzgerald, is in charge of arrangements.
Verne Wisby Sr., 72
Verne Wisby Sr. of Mt. Orab, OH.. 72, passed on Aug. 19, 2016. Beloved husband of Bonnie Wisby of Mt. Orab, loving father of Verne (Lisa) Wisby of Sardinia, OH, Jimmy (Donna) Cornwell of Newburn, TN and Terry Cornwell of Mt. Orab, OH, affectionate grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren, dear brother of Mary (James) Watters of Mt. Orab, OH and Virginia Sexton of Mt. Orab, OH, also survived by a host of additional nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. He worked at Steel Craft for many years, attended Wesleyan Crosspoint Church and was a member of F.O.E. 2293. He was preceded in death by his parents Verne and Roxie Wisby, a daughter Roxanne Wisby, son Anthony Cornwell and a sister Elizabeth Boyd. Funeral Services were held Tuesday Aug. 23, 2016 at Megie Funeral Home 104 Spice Street, Mt. Orab, OH 45154 where friends were received. Burial will follow at Mt. Orab Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be directed to Megie Funeral Home.
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David E. Kelsey, Sr., 82
Marjorie May Hardy, 93
David Edward “Jack” Kelsey, Sr., 82, of Batavia, Ohio formerly of Morehead, Kentucky passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Hospice of Cincinnati. He was born on March 14, 1934 in Morehead, Kentucky, a son of the late John Henry Kelsey and Nola Mae Caudill Kelsey. Mr. Kelsey was a farmer and had worked in concrete products. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and woodworking. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, James Kelsey and John Tildon Kelsey and two sisters, Pauline Brown and Louise Fisher. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Kelsey, two sons, David Edward Kelsey, Jr. (Nadine) of Bethel, Ohio and Doug Kelsey (Susie) of Mt. Orab, Ohio, two step-sons, David Willison (Mary) of Arizona and Jimmy Willison (Jenny) of Withamsville, Ohio, two step-daughters, Cynda Singer (Daniel) of Michigan and Mary Nolen (Gordon) of Alabama, four grandchildren, Kisha (Alex) Hardwick, Lori (Eric) Nethero, Sarah Kelsey and Alli (Austin) Steeley, one great-grandchild, one brother, Ernie Kelsey of Vanceburg, Kentucky, one sister, Irene Barker of Morehead, Kentucky and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, September 11, 2016 in the chapel of the Michael R. Gray Funeral Home in Morehead, Kentucky with Rev. Butch Kelsey officiating. Burial will follow in the Cranston Cemetery. Visitation is after 12:00 Noon Sunday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Doug Kelsey, David Kelsey, Eric Nethero, Austin Steeley and Alex Hardwick.
Marjorie May Hardy, age 93 of West Union, Ohio died Saturday, September 3, 2016 at her residence. She was a homemaker and a United States Army veteran. Marjorie was born March 4, 1923 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late William and Mildred (Lawrey) Stephen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband - Howard Hardy, one son - David Lee Fiscus and one sister - Ilene Fawcett. Mrs. Hardy is survived by two daughters - Carroll Vance of West Union, Ohio and Melody Johnson and husband Dennis of Hamersville, Ohio; one son Dennis Fiscus and wife Sharon of St. Joseph, Illinois; ten grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 A.M. Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Mt. Orab, Ohio. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Mt. Orab Cemetery in Mt. Orab, Ohio. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Wilson Sroufe VFW Post #9772, Mt. Orab, Ohio. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
Tommy Jay Davis
Virginia (Mock) McConnaughey, 91
Tommy Jay Davis passed away following a long illness. Both of his daughters were by his side. Tom, TJ, Happy, or Bird as he was known by various friends and family was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Nell Davis of Peebles. He is survived by his brother, Ted Davis of Columbia, SC; sister Mary Marlene Skinner of Columbus; daughter Deborah Davis Parlier and son-in-law Ron Neely of Peebles; daughter Donna Treboni of Waverly; grandchildren Domenic and Alex Treboni of Columbus, and Amanda Parlier of Atlanta, Ga.; as well as many nieces and nephews. There will be a private service for immediate family only, who appreciate your thoughts as they manage this difficult time privately. For those who would like to pay their respects, donations can be made in Tom's name to Hospice of Hope (909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville KY, 41056; 1-800928-4848) who helped provide him excellent care at the end of his life. Tom was loved by many friends and family members. Some people remember him as spirited, fun-loving and lively, others remember him as quiet and methodical with a quirky sense of humor. Some recall him as stern at times, but with a deeply loving and generous nature, others still remember him as all of these and more. Whether loved ones knew him nearer the beginning of his life, nearer the end, or across all the years in between, they will miss him dearly. However, they take comfort in knowing that perhaps he is somewhere with his mother, enjoying the sights of Cardinals and Red Maples, the sounds of his favorite classic rock, or simply once again taking a walk in the country. Regardless, he is free. Fly high, Free Bird.
Virginia (Mock) McConnaughey, 91, of the Danville Community, passed away Tuesday morning, September 6, 2016 in Hillsboro. She was born May 19, 1925 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Herchel Anderson Mock and Nellie Bunn Martin Mock. Virginia was a member of Hollowtown Church of Christ and was a pianist and organist for over 70 years. She was also a member of the Cherry Twig for many years, as well as a Pink Lady Volunteer for the Highland District Hospital. She worked as a secretary for Buford Schools, her alma mater, graduating in 1943. Her life was busy serving her community in several different clubs and organizations including; Farm Council, Hamer Township Election Board, and the C.B. Radio Club. Surviving are her two daughters, Sandy Richmond of Milford, Nikki (Ron) Tracy, of Sardinia, daughter-in-law, Beverly McConnaughey, of Buford, nine grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Also left to cherish her memory are three nieces, Ginger (Ken) Fliehman, Brenda (Jim) Deininger and Breva (Ronald) Harless. In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, C. Elwood McConnaughey in 2007, and two sons, Steve McConnaughey in 2010 and Jerry McConnaughey in 2015. Services were held at Hollowtown Church of Christ, Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 11:00 am with Brother Jim Faust officiating. Interment will follow in the Hamer Township Cemetery. Friends were received at the Hollowtown Church of Christ, 2630 S. Hollowtown Road, Hillsboro, OH, Friday, September 9th, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 until the time of the services. Edgington Funeral Home is serving the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Virginia's memory may be made to the Hollowtown Church of Christ or to donor's choice of charity. To sign the online guest book, go to www.edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.
Betty Ann Stegbauer, 86
Betty Ann Stegbauer, 86, of Fayetteville, passed away early Monday morning, September 5, 2016 at the Hospice of Hope Inpatient Center in Seaman. She was born July 14, 1930, in Cincinnati, the daughter of the late Ralph and Violet (Higgins) Gaffney. She was a member of the Fayetteville community for sixty-three years, and attended both the Fayetteville United Methodist Church and the Lynchburg United Methodist Church, where she was a member. She was also a long-time member of the Order of the Eastern Star #547 Covert Chapter in Withamsville. Along with her husband, she operated the family farm for many years. She is survived by her husband of sixty-six years, James Stegbauer, whom she married on April 15, 1950. She is also survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Nancy Stegbauer of Fayetteville and Ralph and Nancy Jo Stegbauer of Washington Court House; four grandchildren, Tammy (Kyle) Zimmerman of Leesburg, Eric (Molly) Stegbauer of Greenfield, Brian (Karissa) Stegbauer of Continental and Kim (Rich) Polen of Elyria; eleven great grandchildren, Dylan, Brayden and Corey Zimmerman, Maddy, Emma, Olivia, Braxton, Bain, and Kinley Stegbauer, and Joel and Charlee Polen; and a sister, Violet Milwee of Gadsden, Alabama. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Verl, Robert and Donald; and two sisters, Mildred and Janet. In keeping with her wishes, she was cremated. A memorial service and celebration of Betty’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 11, 2016 at the Lynchburg United Methodist Church. Pastor David Wirth will officiate. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family at Barnes Cemetery in Fairview. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the life celebration at 3:00 p.m. Friends and family will then be invited to a time of food and fellowship in Betty’s honor immediately following her life celebration in the fellowship hall at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lynchburg United Methodist Church Roofing Fund, P.O. Box 403, Lynchburg, OH45142 or the Fayetteville E.M.S., 118 Apple Street, Fayetteville, OH 45118. The Davis-Turner Funeral Home in Lynchburg is serving the family. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc.
Kenneth J. Barber, 67
Kenneth J. Barber of Fayetteville, OH., 67, died Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Beloved husband of Candace Barber of Fayetteville, OH; loving father of Kenneth J. Barber Jr. of Mt. Orab, OH, Amy R. (Donald Perkins) Barber of Fayetteville, OH and Karen M. Barber of Fayetteville, OH; caring grandfather of Ashli E. (Karl Townsend) Lindsley of Fayetteville, OH, Joseph "Drew" Barber of Marathon, OH, Morgan Perkins of Fayetteville, OH, Kaitlyn Perkins of Fayetteville, OH; affectionate great-grandfather of Evelyn Barber and Kai Townsend; dear brother of William (Tulane) Barber of Mt. Orab, OH, Doris Smith of Williamsburg, OH, Ruth Kerr of Mt. Orab, OH, Rosemary (Ernie) Eversole of Mt. Orab, OH and Rita (Arlis) Birchfield of Georgetown, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Millie Barber; a grandchild, Cody Perkins, a brother, Anthony Barber and two brothers-in-law, Wendell Smith and Jerry Kerr. Mr. Barber retired from Steelcraft after 48 years. Funeral service 1 PM Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Megie Funeral Home, 104 Spice Street, Mt. Orab, OH 45154, where friends will be received from 11 AM until the time of service. Memorial donations may be directed to Grace Hospice.
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Fayetteville-Perry football team rises to 2-1 record BY WADE LINVILLE THE NEWS DEMOCRAT
Coming off a 55-34 loss at Bethel-Tate in week two on the gridiron, the Fayetteville-Perry Rockets returned home on Sept. 9 to dominate for a 46-0 win over Finneytown, upping their overall record to 2-1 on the season. “The players responded well by improving on some things that were a struggle with the previous week,” Fayetteville-Perry head football coach Kevin Finch said following the Rockets' week three win. “The offensive line created big holes all night long behind Tay Call, Garhett Thompson, Andy Smith, Ryan Shaw, and Nate
Parks; while Chase Jester ran for 221 yards on 22 carries and three touchdowns. Austin Brockman added 62 yards on eight carries when he wasn't blocking for Chase Jester. Luke Wiederhold (quarterback) threw for a touchdown and ran for another touchdown and had a 140.6 passing rating. The defense pitched a shutout while not allowing a passing yard.” The week three win moved the Rockets to 11th in Division VI, Region 24 standings. The Rockets are scheduled to take on the 2-1 Williamsburg Wildcats while on the road in week four on the gridiron Sept. 23, and they will begin Ohio Valley Athletic
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Fayetteville’s Chase Jester lead blocks for teammate Chase Lockwood on a kick-off return.
League play on Sept. 23, as they play host to Hillcrest Academy. The Rockets are out to
repeat as OVAL champs after winning the league in Fayetteville’s junior quarterback Luke Wiederhold 2015 in their first year of has played a key role in the Rockets’ success this competing in league play. season, throwing for 140.6 passing rating in week 3.
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Lady G-Men win at Ripley BY WADE LINVILLE THE NEWS DEMOCRAT
The Georgetown Lady G-Men upped their overall record to 4-1-1 by topping the Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington Lady Jays 2-0 in a non-league game at Blue Jay Stadium in Ripley, Sept. 10. Scoring goals in the Sept. 10 win for
Georgetown were sophomores Amaya Lovell and Jasmin Johnson, while recording the shutout was sophomore goalkeeper Bella Clifton. The RULH Lady Jays have been struggling for victories in the early season of play, dropping to a 1-4 overall record on the season with recent losses to the North Adams Lady
Green Devils and the Georgetown Lady G-Men. Although they have been fairly sturdy defensively so far this season, it’s on the offensive end where the Lady Jays have faced their biggest struggles, failing to score a single goal in last week’s 3-0 loss to North Adams or the 2-0 loss to Georgetown.
Warriors adapting to high school football
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Southern Buckeye Warriors’ quarterback Keegan Collins rushes for a gain in the Sept. 9 game against Middletown Christian.
Southern Buckeye high school football team takes on Middletown Christian BY WADE LINVILLE THE NEWS DEMOCRAT
The Southern Buckeye Warriors are taking their lumps in their first year of varsity program, the first ever high school team fielded by the Southern Buckeye Youth Football League in Brown County. But with their bumps and bruises comes improvement for the team in which more than 90-percent of their players have no high school football experience. Coming off a 38-8 loss to the West Union Dragons to start the season, the Warriors returned to the gridiron at Koehler Field outside of Russellville on Friday, Sept. 9 to host Middletown Christian. The Warriors would trail 39-0 at halftime to end up suffering a 46-0 loss in their second varsity game ever, but on a positive note it was a valuable learning experience for the Southern Buckeye high school team. “We took a hard beating but there were some improvements,” said Southern Buckeye varsity head coach Chris Tomlin following the Warriors' bout against Middletown Christian. “In the second half we played much better defensively. Our goal coming out in the second half was to hold them
The Warriors were Wade Linville/News Democrat plagued by penalties in their first game of the sea- Georgetown’s Amaya Lovell fires off a shot through Ripley defenders during the son against the West Union (Middletown Christian) Dragons, but they were Lady G-Men’s Sept. 10 win. scoreless for the rest of the able to cut down signifigame, and we almost cantly on the number of accomplished that goal.” flags thrown in game two. The Warriors would give “Each week there are up only one touchdown in small improvements,” said with the week three loss 19. the second half after giving Western Brown The Broncos remained after falling to Little Miami up 39 in the first half of See SBFL | 7 suffers 35-19 28-26 in a road game dur- within striking distance play. loss in week three ing week two on Sept. 2. until another Ross touchThe Broncos trailed down later in the fourth BY WADE LINVILLE Ross 21-7 at halftime. The quarter widened the margin THE NEWS DEMOCRAT Broncos were able to cut just enough to rule out any the lead to 21-13, but chances of a Western The Western Brown another touchdown by Brown victory. Broncos have faced off Ross would leave the Stacy led Bronco rushers against some tough non- Broncos trailing 28-13 at in week three, taking 19 league competitors in the the end of the third quarter. carries for a total of 81 early season of play, sufferThe Broncos were able yards to bring his total ing a 35-19 loss at Ross to cap off an 85-yard offen- rushing to 305 yards on the High School to mark their sive drive with a short season. Stacy has recorded second loss of the season. touchdown run by Zach six touchdowns in three The Broncos dropped to Stacy in the fourth quarter games. an overall record of 1-2 to cut the Ross lead to 28Western Brown quarterback Seth Becker completed 15-of-24 passes against Ross for a total of 239 passing yards, bringing his total to 848 passing years on the season. The Ross offense totaled 357 yards, while the Bronco offense totaled 345 yards. Among the Broncos' leading receivers this season are Wyatt Fischer (358 yards), Carson Eyre (157 yards), and Jacob Daniel (148 yards). The Broncos are on the road again in week four on the gridiron Sept. 16, as Wade Linville/News Democrat they take on Jackson with Quentin Hiser takes a carry for a nice gain in the Western Brown’s junior quarterback Seth Becker has hopes of upping their overall record to 2-2. Warriors’ Sept. 10 game against Middletown Christian. thrown for 848 passing yards so far this season.
Broncos drop to 1-2 with loss to Ross
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Ripley boys soccer team unbeaten at 3-0-3 BY WADE LINVILLE THE NEWS DEMOCRAT
The Ripley-UnionLewis-Huntington Blue Jays remained unbeaten after a challenging week of play, ending last week with ties against the North Adams Green Devils and the Georgetown G-Men at Blue Jay Stadium. The Jays played host to the G-Men on Saturday, Sept. 10, a non-league rivalry that went scoreless the entire first half and the majority of the second half. It was Ripley senior Dalton Moran scoring the first goal of the night with 12:39 to go in the second half to break the 0-0 knot. Less than two minutes later, Georgetown sophomore JT Householder fired a shot past Ripley's sophomore goalkeeper Jaki Royal to tie the game at one apiece. Jaki Royal would put forth an excellent performance on the defensive end, finishing the game with a total of 13 saves. Not another goal was scored for the final 10:45 of play. Many shots would come in the final 10 minutes of play, none of which would find their way through the sturdy defenses of the Jays and G-Men. A shot by Ripley freshman Nigel Royal was saved by Georgetown's freshman goalkeeper Kolby Evans with 8:42 remaining in the second half, and with 7:55 to play
it was Georgetown junior Logan Doss firing off a hard shot that would miss just wide of the goal. Aggressive defense by Ripley senior Laymon Marshall helped to prevent Georgetown sophomore Cameron Brookbank from leading a successful attack with just under four minutes left on the clock, then it was Marshall deflecting a shot by Georgetown senior Tanner Householder with the clock closing in on the three-minute mark. With only 45 seconds to go, a shot by Brookbank soared over the cross bar, and the final shot would come from Moran with 13 seconds remaining, another Ripley shot that was saved by Evans. The G-Men entered Saturday's contest at Ripley with a 3-2-1 overall record, topping some quality opponents early in the season with their only losses coming at the hands of the Bethel-Tate Tigers in the season opener and the Batavia Bulldogs by a score of 2-1 on Sept. 8. The Blue Jays' first-year soccer coach Kevin Poe was pleased to see his Jays remain unbeaten in a tough week of play, crediting his players for their fine performance in Saturday's bout against the G-Men. “We stepped up and performed,” said Poe. “We pulled a draw against a quality opponent and we showed that we can compete with anyone.”
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Defense prevailed on both ends of the field on Sept. 7 at Blue Jay Stadium in Ripley, as the homestanding Jays played host to the North Adams Green Devils in a Southern Hills Athletic Conference contest that ended in a 0-0 tie. Tempers flared early in the second half as both teams battled to break the 0-0 knot. After coming out for a brief break, Marshall returned to the field to put forth an excellent lategame defensive effort, stifling numerous Green Devil attacks to prevent goals. Also performing well for the Jays on the defensive end were goalkeeper Jaki Royal, who earned the shutout; senior Jordan Griffith; junior Josiah Staggs; and sophomore Joseph Blum. The Sept. 7 0-0 finish marked the second tie of the season for the Jays, as they also tied the Mason County Royals in a nonleague contest earlier in the season. In high school girls soccer action, it was the North Adams Lady Green Devils cruising to a 3-0 victory over the home-standing Lady Jays under the Wednesday night lights at Blue Jays Stadium on Wednesday. The Lady Jays dropped to an overall record of 1-4 after falling to the Georgetown Lady G-Men on Saturday, Sept. 10. Georgetown sophomores Jasmin Johnson and Amaya Lovell scored goals in the Georgetown victory, as the Lady G-Men rose to an overall record of 4-1-1.
BY WADE LINVILLE THE NEWS DEMOCRAT
After winning seven of their first nine games to start the 2016 season, the Georgetown Lady G-Men stood at a 7-4 overall record and a 2-2 record in Southern Buckeye Athletic/Academic Conference National Division play with recent losses to Clermont Northeastern and Amelia. The Lady G-Men were on the road Sept. 8 for their league match against the Lady Rockets, falling in three straight sets (25-16, 25-14, 25-17) to suffer their third loss of the season. The Lady G-Men returned to their home court Sept. 10 to host the Amelia Lady Barons, and it was the Lady Barons topping the Lady G-Men in two of three sets to win the “best of three” match (2426, 25-18, 26-24). Sydney Carrington ranks among the Georgetown attack leaders this season with 30 kills, while teammates Karrington Ecker and Alexis Cahall totaled
BY WADE LINVILLE THE NEWS DEMOCRAT
The 2016 fall golf season is nearing an end, as local teams prepare for their league championship outings shortly followed by post-season tourneys. On Sept. 7 at Hilltop Golf Course, it was the Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington Blue Jays
The Southern Buckeye Warriors’ Dylan Lainhart returns a kick-off in the Sept. 10 game at Koehler Field.
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Tomlin. “Our offensive line is starting to understand pass protection. Our tackling is getting better. Each week they have made small progressions and are getting a better understanding of high school football. We have a lot of nice talent and when they start to do their individual jobs we will find success as a team. As a coach, my main focus right now is that I want these boys to fall in love with the game of football.” The Warrior offense started Friday night's game against Middletown Christian on a positive note, as Kade Houston took a carry for a nice gain and quarterback Keegan Collins completed a pass to Alex Bolington to move the Warriors to midfield. But the Warriors were forced into a turnover on downs near the 50-yard line to end their first drive of the night, and Middletown Christian's
Matt Wheeler carried for a touchdown on their first play of their drive to leave the Warriors facing an early 7-0 deficit. After holding the Warriors scoreless on the next drive, another touchdown by Middletown Christian on a drive that lasted only a couple of
plays left the Southern Buckeye team trailing 140. Keegan Collins started off the game as quarterback for the Warriors, but before the first half reached an end an injury would send Collins to the sidelines and Quentin Kiser would take over as
28 kills on the season following the match against Amelia. The Lady G-Men were
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scheduled to host the Blanchester Lady Wildcats for a league match on Sept. 13, and they are back in action at Batavia High School for a non-league march on Thursday, Sept. 15.
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Georgetown’s Karrington Ecker delivers a serve during the Lady G-Men win this season.
League play underway for local golf teams
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QB. Middletown Christian went on to score 25 more points before the first half reached an end. The Southern Buckeye Warriors are back in action Friday, Sept. 16, as they venture to Adams County to take on the North Adams Green Devils.
topping Georgetown by a score of 174-196. The medalist for the day was Ripley senior Dylan Phillips with a winning score of 35 on the par 36, nine-hole course. Just two strokes behind Phillips was Georgetown's Lance Sininger with a score of 37. Ripley's Brian Dunn finished with a score of 44, followed by teammate Peyton Fyffe who shot a 45 for the day. Georgetown's Alex Zurbuch finished with a score of 48, while Ripley's Scottie Ott wasn't far behind with a score of 50. Rounding out Ripley's scoring was Jacob Castle, who shot a 64. Also competing for Georgetown were Carson Ralston (53), Kaden Mountain (58), Austin Meranda (59), and Chris Dietrick (65). The Eastern Brown High School golf team faced off against
Manchester on Sept. 6 at Buttermilk Falls Golf Course, suffering a narrow 190-196 defeat to the Greyhounds. Eastern was led by Jordan Johnson, who shot for an individual score of 39. Jacob Beckley finished with an individual score of 50 as Eastern's second best for the day, while teammate Brett Bellamy shot for an individual score of 52. Scores for other Eastern golfers included: Dylan Jimison (55), Jamie Woods (59), and Quinton Bennett (60). The regular season will wrap up for the Western Brown Broncos as they complete Southern Buckeye Athletic/Academic Conference American Division play on Sept. 15, and the Georgetown G-Men will finish off their regular season with SBAAC National Division play at Buttermilk Golf Course on Sept. 15.
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NOW HIRING a loving caregiver at a group home. Job includes cooking, housekeeping, laundry & patient care. Need to be able to work part time 2nd & 3rd shifts & have a clean background check. 312 W. State St. Georgetown, OH 45121 937-378-1111. DRIVERS: CDL-A. Hiring Owner Operators & Company Drivers! Newer Trucks, up to $4K Sign-On Bonus. Call Now! 866-263-6079.
AUTO BODY or Auto Mechanic Must have own tools. References and experience. Vandemark Company 513-797-7278
RESIDENTIAL ROOFER Transportation & driver’s license required. Pay according to xperience. Apply in person at: 789 US Hwy 50 Milford, OH 45150. 513-965-9200.
RESIDENTIAL CONCEPTS, INC
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) Full Time - 1st Shift
Monday - Friday with rotating weeks on-call
Responsible for the delivery of nursing care and supportive services for individuals with developmental disabilities under the supervision of a RN in a residential and adult day program setting. Requires a valid OBN License in good standing, CPR Certification, a valid driver’s license, background checks, and excellent communication skills. NEW GRADS WELCOME!
Health insurance, Simple IRA (with 3% match), and vacation.
Please submit resume and credentials via email or apply in person at:
4073 Tollgate Road Batavia, Ohio 45103 Near Williamsburg Office hours: M-F 9:00am-3:00pm 513-724-0094 Email: acameron@residentialconcepts.org
Ohio Veterans Home
LPN and STNA JOB FAIR 2003 Veterans Blvd., Georgetown, OH 45121
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
OVH is looking for compassionate care partners to help serve those who have served – the heroic veterans of our great state! If you are an LPN or STNA who is looking for a rewarding career with excellent benefits, be sure to mark your calendar for this exciting event! Tours will be offered of our beautiful home! Come with your resume, references and a positive attitude to see what we have to offer! Starting rate of pay: LPNs - $20.02 and STNAs - $15.09 (Shift differential for evening and night shifts) Interviews will be conducted on-the-spot for those who qualify. Hope to see you on September 22nd!!
STATE TESTED NURSE AIDE - Accepting applications at Sunrise Manor & Convalescent Center 3434 St. Rt. 132, Amelia, Oh. 45102 (513) 797-5144
HIRING PART TO FULL TIME CDL DRIVER. Must apply in person at Roberts Paving Inc. 4354 Wildcat Road, Hillsboro, OH. M-F 8 am 3 pm. Equal Opportunity Employer EXPERIENCED ROUGH FRAMER or Carpenter’s Helper needed, new construction. MUST HAVE Transportation & Phone. Call 513-752-1606 leave message.
HIRING ALL positions including Line Cooks, Pizza Cooks, Dishashers & Management. Must pass drug screen & some experience is required. Send letters of interest to: The Feed Mill Restaurant, PO Box 59, Felicity, OH 45120 or fill out an application at 721 N. Market St., Felicity, OH 45120. HARD WOOD Flooring Contractor in Batavia is now hiring. Experience helpful, but not necessary. Valid Driver’s License a must. Call Mon.-Fri. 8-4 ONLY. 513-732-2183.
PINE RIDGE PINE VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL HOMES INC NOW HIRING FOR 2ND OR 3RD SHIFT & WEEKEND SHIFTS DIRECT CARE AIDES IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES PLEASE COME SEE US! • LOVING HANDS • BIG HEART • LOTS OF PATIENCE • DEPENDABLE • TRUE DESIRE TO HELP PEOPLE • HONEST • HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED • CLEAN CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK • VALID DRIVER LIC • NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY YOU WILL BE ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THEIR HOME ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS.
WE OFFER: PAID TRAINING 11.25 HR TO START
LIFE, HEALTH, DENTAL AND VISION BENEFITS AFLAC PLEASE COME TO 146 NORTH 3RD STREET WILLIAMSBURG OHIO 45176
JANITORIAL
We are looking for cleaning people to clean local accounts 2 times a week after 5 pm. If interested please email info to allstarcsllc@yahoo.com or call
614-402-5972
Benefits include Insurance, 401K Plan, Paid Time Off, Uniforms Provided & Meal Plan. Competitive Wage
Interested candidates can stop by the front desk to complete an application or forward a resume to: dlouderback@atriumhospitality.com (513) 943-5803
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Receptionist Full Time
Villa Georgetown Looking for the best!!
*11 years consecutive winner of Clinical Excellence Award
*Deficiency Free State Survey * 5-Star Facility
* Terrific work environment: friendly, clean, caring!!
SENIOR HOMECARE UNLIMITED, LLC., a rapidly growing company in Mt. Orab, Ohio is seeking CNA’s, STNA’s, and HHA’s in Adams, Brown and Highland Counties. If you enjoy working with the elderly and a flexible schedule please contact us at 937-4440930. DRIVERS: $1275 per week + Monthly Bonuses up to $500+. Guaranteed Hometime. BCBS Benefits. No Touch. CDL-A 1yr exp. 855-842-8498.
HELP WANTED Inspectors & Machine Operators 1st Shift F/T Apply in person M-F 10am-3pm Arco Wood Products 1105 St. Rt. 133 NOW HIRING! CLASS A CDL DRIVERS. Must have clean record and pass drug test. Must have 2 years experience. Good equipment and steady work. Retirement and health insurance available. Call 937-444-3717.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - accepting applications at Sunrise Manor & Convalescent Center 3434 St. Rt. 132, Amelia, Ohio 45102 (513) 797-5144
NIGHT TIME MECHANIC WANTED Jerry Ritter Trucking (513)625-6495
DRIVERS: GREAT Hometime. $1,250 + per week + Monthly Bonuses. Excellent Benefits. Newer Trucks. No Touch. CDL – A 1 yr. exp. 855-842-8498.
HIRING!!! ROOFERS Commerical and residential. Hiring sheet metal mechanic for shop and field work. Also hiring steel building erectors. Apply in person at: 789 US Hwy 50 Milford, OH 45150. 513-965-9200.
NURSES & STNAs needed for long term care facility. Must be dependable. Please apply at Locust Ridge Nursing Home 12745 Elm Corner Rd, Williamsburg, Ohio or call 937-444-2920 or 513-579-9949.
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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments at:
Georgetown 1 Apartments: 401 Marshall Ave. Georgetown, OH 45121 APPLY AT: 610 MARKLEY AVE. GEORGETOWN, OH 45121 or call for details at:
937-378-6460
Stove, refrigerator, and on site laundry. Possibility of rental assistance. "Metro Accepted" TDD #419-526-0466 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”
APTS UNFURNISHED
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 (55 & older) in Mt. Orab. 513-625-4522 or 513-309-3311.
BATAVIA - TWO and THREE bedroom apartments available with open wait list. Accepting applications M-F, 9a.m.-4p.m. Apartments are income based. 513-732-3804 WILLIAMSBURG, SPACIOUS 2br ground floor apartment available, off street parking, heat & water included. Non-smoking preferred. 513-732-5771.
2ND STORY 2BR, Sardinia, $350/mo., $350/dep/ Electric efficient heat, water, sewer, trash included. 937-587-2230. HAMERSVILLE AREA 62 and older. Spacious 2 BR/1 BA, c/h/a, w/d hookup. Trash removal included. No Pets. $410/mo. + security. (513) 659-4944
UPSTAIRS 1 BR. APT IN RIPLEY in town. Renter responsible for own utilities. $375/month, $375/deposit 937375-1520
FELICITY GARRISON PLACE SENIOR APARTMENTS 62 & OVER Rent Subsidized Free Utilities Secure Bldg. On-site laundry Pets allowed
513-876-3590 TTY 800-750-0750
WAITING LIST NOW OPEN Owensville Commons Apartments
is currently accepting applications for 1br apartments for 62 years of age or older, handicapped/disabled regardless of age. Applications taken M-F 9:30a.m.3:30p.m. 513-7326935 TDD# 1-800-750-0750 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider & employer.”
GET MORE FOR YOUR MONEY! New deluxe 1-3 BR apartments in Mt. Orab. These are a must see! 937-4443043.
CLASSIFIEDS
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments at:
Markley Square Apartments located at 610 MARKLEY AVE. GEORGETOWN, OH 45121 or call for details at
937-378-6460
Stove, refrigerator, and on site laundry. RENT BASED ON INCOME TDD #419-526-0466
“This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”
MT. ORAB - 1 and 2 bedroom. 55 and older community. Call today! 937-444-1708
1 & 2 BR APARTMENTS Williamsburg, all utilities included except electric. 513-724-7802. GEORGETOWN 1BR apartment utilities included, $450/month plus deposit, 937-213-3474. HOUSES FOR RENT
THREE BR., 1 BA. BRICK HOME in the country. $500/month, $500/deposit. No pets. Serious inquiries only. References required. 937446-9184
HOUSE FOR RENT 3 MILES FROM MT. ORAB, back lane in woods. 2 bedroom, 2 bath $675/month, $675/deposit. No pets. R&C RENTAL LLC 937213-3557
2BR RANCH house in Felicity, close to grocery store, restaurant, church & post office, ideal for couple in or near retirement, $545/month +utilities, good credit history, deposit & proof of income required; 513-427-3570.
Georgetown News Democrat
Now accepting applications for one and two bedroom apartments. For details call 937-795-2504
RIVERBEND APARTMENTS 1890 Vista Circle Aberdeen, OH. 45101
INCOME QUALIFICATIONS DO APPLY AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE MAY BE AVAILABLE
TDD #419-526-0466 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider”
MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT
FOR RENT: MOBILE HOMES in Georgetown & Aberdeen mobile home parks. Deposit & reference required. No Pets, Call 937-7958080. GARAGE/ PARKING/ STORAGE
GARAGE FOR RENT CHEAP!! 9x18 garage with concrete floor & roll-up door. No car/boat repair, etc. FOR STORAGE ONLY. $55.00 per month Call Bill 513-383-4084 14 North Third St., Ripley, Ohio 45167 HOUSES FOR SALE
HOUSE FOR SALE Mt. Orab in town 3br, 1ba, 2 story, all city utilities, $48,500. Possible owner financing, 937-444-2689. BEAUTIFUL 4 BED, 2 bath on Willow Run. New: hardwood, custom kitchen, windows, paint, carpet, custom patio, landscaping, call 513-519-7775 asking $174,900. SEWING & ALTERATIONS
FOR ALL your sewing needs for you, your family & your home. Call 937-4444276. Reasonable rates, expert service.
MISC. FOR RENT
HALL RENTAL Two halls available for rent. One hall is 4000 sq. ft. w/complete kitchen. Second hall holds 175 people. Call for pricing. 937378-4330. MOBILE HOMES, PARTS & SERVICE
ABANDONED DOUBLEWIDEplease take over. $3500 Deposit required 859-371-2140 3BR 2BA double wide for sale. At end of private road. Clermont address, Western Brown Schools. Inside needs work. Needs painted & flooring. Has all appliances. Electric furnace. Sits on 2.5 acres. No land contracts. 937-302-7992 or 513-410-1949. FARM MERCHANDISE
FOR SALE: Disk, plow & cultivator for 3-point hitch, gravity bed trailer, 5ft bush hog, metal cow racks for 8ft bed truck & a Simplicity garden tractor w/mower 513732-0501. FIREWOOD
FOR SALE seasoned firewood & outside furnace wood. All year round. Local. I would like to haul 14’ dump loads. Scott Malott 937-213-3193
WANTED TO BUY
CASH PAID TODAY! Antiques, jewelry, furniture, appliances, gold silver, records, tools, all collectibles, household, estates, used cars. 30 year buyer - almost anything! 937-3782850, 937-378-2399, 513-348-5870 or 513256-8623. PETS AND SUPPLIES
PUGGLE PUPPIES Two Puggle Puppies, black with white markings. CUTE! 8 Weeks old. Have Shots. Played with everyday. Would make a great pet! $300 Call or Text (937) 515-4237
PUGGLE PUPPIES Two Puggle Puppies, black with white markings. CUTE! 8 Weeks old. Have Shots. Played with everyday. Would make a great pet! $300 Call or Text (937) 515-4237 PITBULL PUPS male and female, 6 months. FREE! 937509-2997 HAY & GRAIN
MIXED HAY FOR SALE - 5x5 round bales $30.00, also square bales $4.50 937-618-1410
HAY FOR SALE Mixed grass, hay 4 X 5 round bales, and small square bales (937) 725-5050
AUCTION
St. Rt. 52, Ripley, Oh. Sun. Sept. 18th 10:00 Open Daily Call 1st 1H 987 Tractor- JD 7720 Combine- Ford 2600 Tractor- 96’ Camper- 02’ Mercedes- 89’ Cadillac07’ suzuki- 2, 76’ Kawaski’s MotorcyclesAnt.- Collectables- Used Furniture- Hand & Power Tools- Misc. Restaurant EquipmentNew Building Material + Hardwood Flooring Beautiful Nat. Finish Hickory- Various Colors of Oak + EngineeredUnfinished HW- Laminate & Vinyl Flg.- Kitchen Cabinets- Metal RoofingPlus A lot of other Items-
Sold As Is- 1st Time Writing Check Bring Bank Letter of Guarantee- Call or See Web for List & Terms
Towler’s Auction Service Inc. 513-315-4360 Randy Myers Auctioneer
Towlersauctioninc.com
HomeServices of America, INC. TM A Berkshire Hathaway Affilate
Cell: 513-315-1897 Direct: 513-388-5782 Email: PWilson@huff.com Web: www.PhilWilson.HUFF.com
Phil Wilson Realtor
7454-C Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45255
Now Accepting Applications at
LILLIAN ROSE GARDEN APARTMENTS 679 S. MAIN ST., GEORGETOWN, OH
937-378-1511
DESIGNATED FOR 62 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, HANDICAP/ DISABLED REGARDLESS OF AGE. ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS WITH APPLIANCES FURNISHED. On site laundry facility. Call for details or pick up an application at the rental office Possibility of rental assistance.
TDD #419-526-0466
“THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER”
MISC. FOR SALE
P R O - F O R M TREAD MILL 595PI. Programmable - will hold 2 programs, excellent conditions. $250.00 937-446-2027 leave message if no answer. AUTOS FOR SALE
‘05 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Diesel. 354,000 miles. Runs well, new tires, needs brakes. $975. 513-319-6569 YARD/GARAGE SALE
MOVING SALE FRI. & SAT., SEPT. 16 & 17 10 am - 6 pm 10853 Liming Lake Road, Hamersville 513-403-6617 - Living Room Furniture, Antique Dinette Set, appliances, miscellaneous household items. MULTI -FAMILY Yard Sale September 17th 9am-2pm 2510 Bethel Hygiene Rd Bethel, Ohio. Lots of everything!
YARD/GARAGE SALE
HUGE!!! CHURCH YARD SALE Saturday, September 17, 9 am - 4 pm. Living Church of Five Mile 16908 US Rt. 68, Mt. Orab. Baked goods and serving lunch too! LAKE LORELEI COMMUNITY WIDE YARD SALE Saturday, October 1st & Sunday, October 2nd 9am-4pm 1 mile west of US 50 Fayetteville YARD SALE IN THE WOODS 3-Family Saturday, Sept. 17 9am - 5pm 3281 Harker-Waits Rd. Mt. Orab. Come & find about anything.
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Probate
Norbert C. Blomer, Fayetteville, case #20161161, DOD 4-6-2016, filed 8-302016 Marion E. Donley, Ripley, case #20161164, DOD 6-112016, filed 8-31-2016 Kitty Ann Harlow, Lynchburg, case #20161160, DOD 4-14-2016, filed 8-30-2016 Coleman P. Jones Jr., Aberdeen, case #20161158, DOD 4-17-2016, filed 8-25-
2016 Hobart L. Linkous, Georgetown, case #20161162, DOD 7-162016, filed 8-30-2016 Melody Murray, Fayetteville, case #20161163, DOD 6-29-2016, filed 831-2016 Gerald E. Whitt, Sardinia, case #20161159, DOD 12-25-2015, filed 825-2016
Barb L. Carnahan, 48, Hamersville, personal banker to marry James A. Sininger, 46, Hamersville, deputy sheriff, filed 8-25-2016 Jennifer L. Cook, 24, Mt. Orab, receptionist to marry Joshua E. Jewell, 28, Georgetown, laborer, filed 826-16
Nicolette P. Clifton, 24, Russellville, PT assistant to marry Trevor D. Woollard, 24, Sardinia, electrician, filed 8-26-16 Brittany N. Napier, 29, Georgetown to marry Brandon M. Plymesser, 33, Ripley, self-employed filed 8-26-16
Marriages
Watching the rooster save the day CHRISTINE TAILER COLUMNIST
Every morning, I step out of bed, and before I climb down the steep loft stairs, I look out the window. It is not because I feel as though I have to check up on our world, and make sure that all is as it should be. Of that I have no doubt. It is rather because the view from the loft window always brings me a smile and reminds me how thankful I am to be living in our creek valley world. Be it winter, spring, summer, or fall, early morning sunshine or deep valley fog, the view is always perfectly beautiful. I paused today though, as I looked out the window. The grass in the upper field was still a bright green, covered with random patches of white dew covered grass. For some reason certain patches of grass catch the dew and hold onto it more deeply than others, but this was not why I paused. I stood still, looking, searching across the green, for any sign of my flock of free range chickens. Not a single one of my birds was anywhere in sight. Every morning at daybreak, the solar powered timer opens the coop door, and my flock flows down the coop's ramp and out across the upper field. Their daily free range wanderings might seem random to the casual observer, but we have learned that the free ranging always follows a pattern. The birds first peck their way across the upper field, stopping by the pigeon gazebo and rabbit row, before heading over to the cabin's side deck, where they wait for us to finish our breakfast and head out to do our morning chores. As soon as Greg steps off the deck they scurry to gather around him, and follow him expectantly up to the goat yard, where they know that he will scatter their morning scratch grain treat. But this morning not a single one of my birds was anywhere in sight. I listened from the loft window. I could hear the rooster calling up in the woods, welcoming in the new day, but as I listened, I realized that there was a note of concern in his voice. I quickly headed downstairs, out onto the porch, and slid my feet into my farm chore shoes. I followed the rooster's call over to the edge of the woods, and there he was, with his flock of hens gathered close beside him. Greg joined me outside. We looked around the upper field and could see no sign of a predator attack, no brightly colored piles of chicken feathers. Perplexed, I started back to the cabin to fix our breakfast, when Greg said "Look!". I turned to face him and saw that he was pointing to
the top of the windmill tower, and there, perched just below the windmill blades was a very big black hawk. The top section of our tower is five feet tall, and this bird easily stood half its height. It appeared to be jet black, from tip to tail, and was facing toward the woods, and my flock of chickens. I returned to the cabin and let the dogs out, and as they ran about the upper field, Greg and I called and waved our arms below the tower, and shouted up at the big black bird. In time, it did take flight, spreading it wings wide and circling high up over the field, until it disappeared over the top of the hill. We looked over at the edge of the woods and watched as our rooster ventured out into the field, followed by his hens. He puffed out his chest, flapped his wings, and called in his most proud call that all was now well in the upper field. Greg and I returned inside for breakfast, but shortly later, as we did our morning chores, the black hawk returned, flying low, up the creek valley, right over our heads. The rooster again called his hens into the woods, but the big bird kept on flying, and did not stop to perch on top of our tower. I had to head up town to do lawyerly things, and Greg had farm projects to work on, so we could not keep an eye on our flock. As I turned the ignition in my car, the rooster led his ladies across the gravel, headed down to the lower field to make their rounds and pick their way through what is left of the garden. I smiled and shook my head, thankful for this big white bird, who has caused me to break quite a few gathered eggs as I fend him off when he attacks. When children come to visit, I have to lock him up inside a dog run, so they can safely play in the upper field, but today the rooster ran free and was very much alive, and today I was glad. I bid him thanks as I drove away from the creek valley. I knew that he would do his best to protect his ladies while I was gone.
1976 Western Brown reunion
The Western Brown Class of 1976 is planning a 40th class reunion on September 24th at the Pike Township Community Building between 4:00 and 10:00 pm. The community building is located at 12700 State Route 774 in Bethel. Admission is $10.00 per person and $15.00 per couple. Please email wbclass1976@gmail.com to confirm your attendance.
NEWS
Property Sales
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Sue Carnes and Donald Ray Cole, Sr. to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, In-Lot 10 and InLot 9 in Adams Sub., Clark Twp., filed 8-29-16, $65,000 Melinda Patten and Charles A. Patten, etal to Melinda Patten, 10.86 acres and 4 acres of land in Clark Twp., filed 8-29-16 Deborrah A. and Neil McClughen, Sr., to Deborrah A. McClughen, In-Lot 2682 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 8-29-16 Beatrice and Daniel J. Baumann to Daniel J. Baumann, 247.29 acres of land in Franklin Twp., filed 8-25-16 Amy Sue and Shawn Jones to Cory Alan and Alexandria Cash, In-Lot 32 whole in Mt. Clifton, Mt. Orab in Green Twp., filed 831-16, $58,400 Steven Shelton to Waynoka Property Owners Association, Inc., In-Lot 625 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 8-29-16 Harold E. Ayres to Robert Joe and Maureen E. Lipps, In-Lot 1802 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 8-26-16, $21,000 George M. and Gloria J. Elbel to Gregory S. and
Diana Garrett, 76.82 acres of land in Lewis Twp., and 41.8 acres of land in Clark Twp., filed 8-29-16, $650,000 David L. and Joyce L. Himmelblau to Joyce L. Himmelblau, 39.88 acres of land in Lewis Twp., filed 826-16 Juanita Craig to James Lester and Sandy Beair, InLot 30 whole in Higginsport, Lewis Twp., filed 8-29-16, $15,000 William J. Allen to Elizabeth A. Jacobs, In-Lot 1233 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Twp., filed 8-26-16, $390,000 Angela M. and Carlos Mansfield to The Bank of New York Mellon, In-Lot 1354 and In-Lot 1355 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Twp., filed 8-29-16, $83,334 Jeanette and Ronald C. Spangler to Robert Rinsky, 50.47 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 8-26-16, $176,645 Linda G. and Clifford W. Weaver to Linda G. Weaver, Lot 2 in Victory Estates Sub., in Perry Twp., filed 8-29-16 Jerry and Kitty A. Harlow to Jerry Harlow, 12.01 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 8-30-16
Ruth E. and Walter J. Frank to Zoe E. Garnache, 5 acres of lands in St. Martin Village, filed 8-25-16, $43,000 Carl Spradlin to Cody Marshall and Toni L. Caldwell, 5 acres of land in St. Martin Village, filed 829-16, $142,500 Richard S. and Catherine Enzweiler to David and Sarah Seibert, .52 acres of land in Mt. Orab, Pike Twp., filed 8-26-16, $224,900 Edit Ann Egbert to Carles and Vivian Weber, 1.06 acres of land in Mt. Orab, Pike Twp., filed 8-30-16, $209,000 Karen A. McKinley to Bernice Martin, In-Lot 139 in Mt. Orab, Pike Twp., filed 8-29-16, $124,900 Tammy J. Kidwell to Daniel Sullivan Lot 46 in Quail Trace Sub., in Georgetown, filed 8-26-16, $100,000 Mildred Massner to Brandon Massner, .92 acres of land in Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 8-25-16 Beatrice Baumann to Karen Kay Baumann, In-Lot 6 whole, In-Lot 7 whole, InLot 8 whole and In-Lot 9 whole in Northland Sub., in
Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 8-26-16 Larry J. Guinn to Brian L. Baylor, 8.92 acres of land in Scott Twp., filed 8-25-16, $179,000 Karen Mitchell to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Lot 42 in Whispering Wynd Sub., Sterling Twp., filed 8-31-16, $22,000 Jason Crabb to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, Lot 1 in Eastwood Acres Sub., Sterling Twp., filed 8-26-16, $54,667 Jeremiah Hacker and Holly Gibson to Robert D. Mason and Roger Puckett, Lot 6 in Shawnee Portage, Union Twp., filed 8-26-16 Michael S. Pfeffer, custodian to Joseph W. Pfeffer, 2 acres of land in Union Twp., filed 8-25-16 Betsy A. Hite and Richard F. Hite to Elizabeth A. Hite, 5.31 acres of land in Washington Twp., filed 829-16 Betty and Buddy Layman to The Buddy H. and Betty L. Layman Revocable Living Trust, 1.62 acres of land in Washington Twp., filed 8-31-16
CIVIL Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC versus Susan Myers, case #20160529, filed 8-2516, Action: foreclosures Capital One Bank versus Stephanie C. Smith, case #20160532, filed 8-26-16, Action: other civil Capital One Bank versus Tonya S. Hoffnagle, case #20160533, filed 8-26-16, Action: other civil Midland Funding, LLC versus Karen Mitchell, case #20160536, filed 8-29-16, Action: other civil Charles B. Keith versus Tammy Carrington, case #20160547, filed 8-30-2016, Action: civil stalking DOMESTIC Joshua Richards, Williamsburg versus Heather Richards, Aberdeen, case
#20160530, filed 8-26-16, Action: termination of marriage Kelly Kattine, Mt. Orab versus Jeremy Kattine, Mt. Orab, case #2016053, filed 826-16, Action: domestic violence Chris Bailey, Sardinia versus Kristina Bailey, Sardinia, case #20160534, filed 8-2916, Action: dissolution of marriage Kelsie Truitt, Georgetown versus Matthew Warman, Georgetown, case #20160535, filed 8-29-16, Action: domestic violence Tye Meadows II, Mt. Orab versus Melissa A. Miniard, Cincinnati, case #20160535, filed 8-29-16, Action: domestic violence Jessie J. Clayton, Hamilton versus Dayanara
N. Clayton, Aberdeen, case 20160538, filed 8-29-16, Action: dissolution of marriage Jennifer Hurst, Tacoma WA versus Christopher Hurst, Mt. Orab, case #20160539, filed 8-29-16, Action: U.R.E.S.A. Renee Peacock, Grand Junction, CA versus Joseph Ishmael, Mt. Orab, case #20160540, filed 8-29-16, Action: U.R.E.S.A. Nicole Carpenter, Fayetteville, NC versus Scot Thomas Aberdeen, case #20160541, filed 8-29-16, Action: U.R.E.S.A. Marlianne Russell-Herr, Decatur versus David P. Herr, Cincinnati, case #20160542, filed 8-30-2016, Action: termination of marriage Michelle Ingram,
Hamersville versus Joshua W. Smith, Hamersville, case #20160543, filed 8-30-2016, Action: domestic violence Tina Marck, Mt. Orab versus Paul Marck III, Mt. Orab, case #20160545, filed 8-302016, Action: domestic violence Cheryl Haynes, Mt. Orab versus Samuel W. Haynes II, Mt. Orab, case #20160546, filed 8-30-2016, Action: domestic violence Karen S. Benjamin, Felicity versus Dwight D. Benjamin, Felicity, case #20160548, filed 8-31-16, Action: dissolution of marriage Meghan Smith versus Larry Mastin, Jr., Mt. Orab, case #20160549, filed 8-3116, Action: domestic violence
As fall color moves across the state, more hikers and hunters will be spending time in Ohio's forests. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) reminds all outdoor enthusiasts to be cautious of dead or dying ash trees that may now be present in Ohio's forests and landscapes. "Standing dead ash trees create a safety hazard for hunters and hikers, as brittle limbs and trees trunks are easily broken or blown over," said Robert Boyles, Ohio's state forester. "This is a simple reminder for outdoorsmen and women to be alert to their surroundings as they enjoy Ohio's forests and woodlands." The emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis), a wood-boring beetle native to Asia, was discovered in the Detroit area in 2002, likely accidentally introduced in solid wood packing material,
and was then discovered in northwest Ohio in 2003. Emerald ash borer (EAB) larvae feed beneath the bark of ash trees, preventing the ability of a tree to move water and nutrients. Once an ash tree becomes infested with EAB, it usually dies in less than five years. EAB is present throughout Ohio, most of the eastern United States and southeastern Canada, and it has killed hundreds of millions of native ash trees in North America. Various government agencies, non-governmental organizations and universities are conducting management and research to reduce the impact of EAB and implement restoration activities, including chemical treatments, biological controls and breeding genetically resistant ash trees. The ODNR Division of Forestry offers the following advice: • People should identify
dead and dying ash trees around their homes and in their community that have the potential to harm people or property. • Contact a certified arborist at treesaregood.org to identify ways to manage the risk associated with dead and dying ash trees in the yard. • Exercise caution when entering a wooded area and be aware of any standing dead trees nearby, especially in windy conditions. This caution is important in urban environments as well, since many urban areas had been planted with ash trees over the years. EAB eggs, larvae and adults, as well as other plant pests and diseases, can be moved on or in firewood, so minimize the movement of
firewood. "Burn it where you buy it," and be aware of all county quarantines on firewood or any plant material. For more information on plant pest quarantines, contact the Ohio Department of Agriculture's Division of Plant Health at agri.ohio.gov/plant or 614-728-6400. The ODNR Division of Forestry works to promote the wise use and sustainable management of Ohio's public and private woodlands. To learn more about Ohio's woodlands, visit forestry.ohiodnr.gov. ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.
The Sardinia Historical Society would like to invite the community to join us at Kibler's for our Grilling Out Fundraiser. This will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. There will be grilled sandwiches, condiments, chips, soft drinks, and assorted baked goods for your lunch. Make plans now to join us on Sept. 17 for lunch. Hope to see you at Kibler's. All funds raised will be used by the society to preserve, maintain, protect our history as well as to educate the community of our rich history. There have been several inquiries concerning the tornado and its damage to the cemetery fence. There was some damage to the fence, however, it should be able to be repaired. We are grateful that the damage was limited and there weren't any injuries! As the sign at the Fuel Mart says "we survived!" Thanks to the
community and surrounding areas for their concern about our fence.
Common Pleas
ODNR urges caution around dead and dying ash trees
Sardinia Historical Society to meet
Democrat Fall Dinner Easter Concert at Mt.
The Brown County Democratic Central Committee will be hosting our annual Fall Dinner this Thursday evening at the Southern Hills Vocational and Technical School on Hamer Road, outside Georgetown. Doors open at 6pm with dinner beginning at 7pm. Come out and meet your state and local candidates for this November election. Cost is $20.00 a person. If you have any questions contact Ken McNeely, County Chair at 513-767-1585 or Kathy Jones, Committee Secretary at 937-375-4153. We are looking forward seeing you there.
Sheri and Jeff Easter
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Orab Bible Baptist Jeff and Sheri Easter are coming to Bible Baptist Church, Mt. Orab for their annual Big Beef Barbecue on Sunday, Sept. 18th at 8:30 and 11:00 am. For Jeff and Sheri, gospel music is genetically programmed into their DNA. As members of acclaimed musical families—Jeff’s father is one of the Easter Brothers and Sheri’s mother is a member of The Lewis Family— they grew up surrounded by the sound of people praising God through their musical gifts. Also joining Jeff and Sheri on the road is their daughter, Morgan, who joins them with vocals to round out the kind of harmonies that only
family can produce. The youngest addition to the Easter family is Maura Grace, Jeff and Sheri's 'twentieth anniversary gift to each other', who generally makes her way onstage doing anything to bring a smile. They have been nominated for numerous Dove Awards and won six. They’ve also received two career Grammy nominations, and Sheri has been named the Singing News Favorite Alto 11 times and the Singing News Female Vocalist four times. Pastor House and the congregation would like to invite you to come out and join them for this exciting day on Sunday, Sept. 18.
NEWS
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Master Teacher Award
Lions Club Golf Scramble
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Bobbi Knabb, from Eastern Local Schools, was the only Brown County educator to earn the ODE Master Teacher designation during the 2015-16 school year. This award required dedication and reflection of teacher practice and will allow Mrs. Knabb to advance her educator license to Senior Professional License. Congratulations! (from left) Jim Frazier – Brown County Educational Service Center Superintendent, Bobbie Knabb – Eastern Local Schools, Ron Rudduck - State Board of Education Member
Pollinators need our help to survive BY Faye Mahaffey
Have ever considered planting pollinator habitats where you would normally mow? Creating pollinator habitats in ditches, waterways, and other areas not in crop production on farm ground can help free up your time and help pollinators too. According to a recent Successful Farming article. “All farmers have places they mow. These areas are the perfect environment for warm-season grasses and forbs.” While there’s an up-front investment, these habitats need minimum upkeep once they are established. Whether it’s 1 acre or 10 acres, it will help to increase the population of beneficials, such as honeybees, wild bees, or other insect pollinators, plus, it will reduce time spent mowing. It’s not just honeybees that will benefit from pollinator habitat-monarchs will too. Monarch caterpillars only eat milkweed, without it, they can’t sur-
vive. Not only that, monarch butterflies also rely on milkweed for laying their eggs, according to Bob Hartzler, Iowa State University Extension weed specialist. I can remember my Dad working hard to eradicate Milkweed from our cattle pastures. As I tend to my Milkweed patch I am sure that my Dad is looking down at me and shaking his head in disbelief. We just didn’t realize what the impact of wide spread use of glyphosate and Roundup Ready crops would have. Pollinator mixes are available through the NRCS contain forb, legume, and grass seed to add diversity and structure. Taking it one step further and adding milkweed to the mix would make it friendly to the monarchs too. Adding additional seed of milkweed species could be added to the pollinator mixes to make the areas more attractive to monarchs. Pollinator species are experiencing population declines across the
United States. In response to this decline, the Ohio Division of Wildlife and other partners have created the Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative (OPHI) to educate the public and help create beneficial habitat for pollinators. Since most homeowners can’t devote even an acre to a pollinator habitat, what are their options? Any size pollinator habitat is better than none! Remember that a flower-less landscape is a
pollinator desert. If you are fearful to have a patch of common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), you might plant ButterflyWeed (Asclepias tuberosa), Sullivant’s Milkweed (Asclepias sullivantii), or Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata). It’s time to mark your calendars for the September 22, 2016 garden seminar at the MPlan to stop by our booth at the Brown County Fair!
The annual special election for the Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District (Brown SWCD) board of supervisors will be held on October 24, 2016. The district’s 72nd Annual Meeting and Banquet will be held in conjunction with the election. Open to the public, the event will be held at the Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, Georgetown, Ohio. The evening will begin with the supervisor election from 6
to 7 p.m. followed by the banquet and meeting. Any resident 18 years of age or older who resides in Brown County can seek election to the Brown SWCD board of supervisors. Names can be placed on the ballot in one of two ways. Candidates can be nominated by the Brown SWCD nominating committee or by nomination petition form. The Nominating Committee slate of candidates is due on September 9th and the candidate petition forms on
September 20th, both at the Brown SWCD office. Soil and Water Conservation Districts, located in all 88 Ohio counties, are legal subdivisions of state government that provide natural resource management and education assistance to county landowners, youth and other units of government. Brown SWCD is funded by the county commissioners, and county funds are supplemented by match funds from the Ohio
Department of Natural Resources. The district also utilizes grant funds for personnel and program needs. Brown SWCD is governed by a five-member board of county residents. Board members serve staggered three-year terms with two terms expiring this year. Additional information about the election, banquet and meeting may be obtained by calling the Brown SWCD office at 937-378-4424.
A resurfacing project is scheduled to begin on U.S. 52, with crews paving the route from Hanover Street in Ripley to the western corporation limit of Aberdeen. Construction also includes repairs to the approaches of the overpass (U.S. 62) to the William Harsha Bridge. Throughout the project, traffic will be maintained in one lane with the use of flaggers, and all work is anticipated to be completed in mid-fall. Preliminary work is under way on S.R. 32 for an emergency culvert replacement project. During construction, the route will be reduced to one lane in each direction between the BrownClermont County line and C.R. 101 (Eastwood Road), near Mt. Orab, with bi-directional traffic will be maintained in either the west or the eastbound lanes by way of a crossover. The project is anticipated to be completed by mid-November. C.R. 50 (Bethlehem Road) is closed for a bridge replacement project. The project site is located between C.R. 14A (Decatur-Eckmansville Road) and T.R. 223 (Rickey Road), and while
the route is closed, motorists will be detoured via T.R. 223 (Rickey Road), T.R. 61 (Hughes Road) and C.R. 14A (Decatur-Eckmansville Road). The project is scheduled to be completed in early fall. U.S. 50 is subject to single-lane restrictions between the Clermont and the Highland County lines for a resurfacing project. The project also includes rehabilitating bridges located between T.R. 100 (Woodard Road) and T.R. 80462 (River Reach Road) and between C.R. 12 (FayettevilleBlanchester Road) and the corporation limit of Fayetteville. Throughout construction, traffic will be maintained in one lane with the use of flaggers when crews are at work, and the project is expected to be completed in early fall. A culvert rehabilitation project is under way on U.S. 68, and crews will be installing a culvert liner at the route’s 40.91-mile marker, immediately north of T.R. 581 (Ohio Street) at the southern corporation limit of Fayetteville. As most work will be conducted off the roadway, there should be little to no
impact to motorists throughout construction. U.S. 52 is reduced to one, 12-foot lane between C.R. 307 (Old A&P Road) and T.R. 255 (Pisgah Hill Road) for a slide repair project. Throughout construction, traffic will be maintained with temporary signals, and all work is anticipated to be completed in early October. A resurfacing project is under way on S.R. 125, from the Brown-Clermont
County line to the 6.4mile marker between T.R. 402 (Gillette Station Road) and C.R. 18 (Eden Road). The project also includes paving a small section of S.R. 125 immediately east of C.R. 15 (George Miller Road). Throughout construction, traffic will be maintained in one lane with the use of flaggers and/or temporary signals, and the project is scheduled to be completed in mid-summer.
TriHealth in collaboration with St. George Catholic Church, Brown County Health and Wellness Foundation, Brown County Health Department, Southwest Regional Home Care and HealthSource of Ohio are sponsoring a Women’s and Men’s Health Screening on Saturday, Sept. 17th from 8 – 2 PM at St. George Catholic Church, 509 E. State St., Georgetown, Ohio 45121. Screenings provided will be: Blood Pressure, Body Mass Index, Glucose, C holesterol, Triglyceride, HDL, LDL, BMI/Body Composition, and
Osteoporosis. In addition to the screenings there will be nutrition and other health information. Participants will receive a one-on-one nurse consultation. Specifically for women will be Screening Mammograms (mammograms need advance scheduling through TriHealth at 513 8621050) Specifically for men will be Prostate and Testicular Health Education A free gift will be given to each participants. Items will be raffled each hour. For more information please call TriHealth at 513 862-1050.
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The Mt. Orab Lions Club is hosting the "Ben Houser Memorial" Golf Scramble at White Oak Golf Course, 5510 Tri County Highway in Sardinia on Saturday, Sept. 24. Registration is at 9:00 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. Cost is $200.00 per team of four. There will be a $10,000.00 "Hole in One" contest along with food and two drink tickets. Split the Pot and door prizes will also be featured. The golf scr amble helps support the Mt. Orab Lions Club's projects and services for the Mt. Orab community. Those with questions may contact Carroll Wallace at (937) 378-4444 or any Mt. Orab Lions Club member.
Old Bethel Church homecoming
The Old Bethel Church Historical Society is planning homecoming services at the old church on Sunday Sept.18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. The church is located on the East Fork State Park property north of Bantam, OH. This old building is listed on the Submitted/THE NEWS DEMOCRAT National Register of Pollinator habitats can help preserve helpful insects Historical Sites.
like honeybees.
Brown County SWCD candidate petitions due
ODOT projects underway in county
Free Health Screenings
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Sports Thursday, September 15, 2016
Fall sports action heats up! More sports coverage begins on page 6
Broncos remain unbeaten at 6-0-1 Wesley O'Hara, Jordan Hamblin, Austin Schweitzer, Gabe O'Hara, and Linkous would prevent Little Miami from BY WADE LINVILLE title in varsity boys soccer. scoring another goal in the THE NEWS DEMOCRAT With some impressive final 24 minutes of play, as saves by Western Brown's Starting their season off Sam Linkous, the Broncos the Broncos were able to on a six-game winning held Little Miami scoreless remain unbeaten on the streak marked the best start in the first half. On the season. Saturday's non-league in school history for a other end of the field, contest may not have Western Brown varsity aggressive defense by boys soccer team, and this Little Miami would pre- resulted in the Broncos' year's Broncos haven't vent the Broncos from seventh straight victory, shown signs of letting up. scoring in the first 40 min- but it was still an outstandThe Broncos faced off utes of play, as the first half ing team effort by the Western Brown varsity against a skilled team of ended in a 0-0 tie. Little Miami High School It was Western Brown's boys squad. The awesome start to the on Sept. 10, an exciting Colston Roades finally non-league bout that ended breaking the knot, driving season comes to no surin a 1-1 tie. in a goal from the ground prise for first-year Western Following Saturday's tie, with 37:16 to go in the sec- Brown boys soccer coach the Broncos stood at an ond half to give the Bobby Kuntz, who recognized his Broncos' potenoverall record of 6-0-1 and Broncos a 1-0 lead. were unbeaten in Southern With 24:35 remaining in tial during the preseason. “I would say that we defB u c k e y e the second half, it was A t h l e t i c / A c a d e m i c Little Miami's Josh Maile initely knew we were capaConference American firing for a goal to tie the ble of this kind of start. With all the work the boys Division play at 5-0 in game at one apiece. their quest to claim the Excellent play by had put in during the offschool's first ever league Western Brown defenders season and preseason, we knew we had the makings of something special,” said Kuntz. “What it was going to come down to, which is something we communicated to the boys, was are we going to be able to play our style of soccer regardless of the opponent and were we going to seize our moments when they presented themselves. So far, the answers to both of those questions have been yes which is the biggest reason for the 6-0 start. Staying true to what got us here is going to be the key for having a successful end to the season. I don't think there is anything more we could ask from the boys right now. They have done a wonderful job of coming together as a cohesive unit, and our performances have shown that. We have also had many specific individuals give great performances so far. First on that Wade Linville/News Democrat list would have to be our goalkeeper Sam Linkous. Western Brown’s Austin Shweitzer leads an attack He has recorded five during the Broncos’ Sept. 10 game against Little shutouts in six games and Miami. only allowed one goal all
Battle between Western Brown, Little Miami ends in tie
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Western Brown goalkeeper Sam Linkous rises high for a save in the Broncos’ Sept. 10 bout against Little Miami.
season. In the game against Amelia he broke the school record for shutouts in a season. Our defensive line in front of him has also played extremely well, led by Gabe O'Hara. Gabe has a knack for positioning himself in the right spots and keeping our back line organized. He also possess the speed and strength necessary to win tackles against opposing forwards. Everyone who has played in the midfield has had at least one outstanding performance this season. Our most consistent contributors there have been Zach Knight, Colston Roades, and Blake Hurt. Their effort and skill drives everything we do from an attacking standpoint. They are also very important to our defensive structure since they need to close off the middle of the field and
route opposing attacks to the wings. Out wide, Austin Schweitzer and Austin Coffey have used their skill and pace to torment opposing defenses. They allow us to play two different ways depending on how the game is unfolding. We can use their pace to counter attack, or their skill to help link with the midfield and defenders to build attacks from the back. Lastly, Chase Easterling has done a tremendous job as our lone forward. He is a tireless worker who constantly puts the opposing defenders under pressure which leads to many mistakes that we can capitalize on.” Despite the Broncos' excellent start, Kuntz said there is still room for improvement. “We definitely still have room to improve,” said
Kuntz. “One of those areas is consistently being first to 50-50 balls. At times, we do a great job of winning the initial 50-50 ball or the second one. However, we sometimes have spurts where we get caught standing flat-footed or thinking our teammate is going to take action. Another area that could be improved is maintaining our possession advantage for longer periods of time. There are moments in some games where we tend to play too direct in the middle of the field. Continuing to play simple until we shift into the attacking third of the field nearly always allows us to have more chances on goal.” The Broncos are back in action Thursday, Sept. 15, as they venture to Hillsboro for a non-league contest.