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Ipad program a success in Georgetown schools BY Wayne Gates The Ipad program in the Georgetown Exempted School District has been underway for about two years now. Every student in grades three through twelve now have the device for a total of about 800. Next year, the district plans to make an Ipad available to every student K-12. Superintendent Chris Burrows said that the many benefits of the program include a higher level of student engagement because they are used to technology and greater flexibility for teachers. If the teachers want a new application for their class to use, for example, they simply download it. That sort of flexibility is not possible with traditional textbooks. Parents pay a sixty dollar
annual fee for the devices, but Burrows said that the rewards of the program are well worth the money. “The decision came down to closing the opportunity gap. Some students did not have access to technology because of limited income or other family circumstances. This program allows every student to have an equal opportunity to learn and grow,” Burrows said. “Public education is the great equalizer in all walks of life. We want to give every student the chance to walk across that graduation stage and be ready for anything.” Burrows said that teachers are benefitting from the program as well. “The opportunity that they have every day continue to grow with new apps being developed, new platforms for them to collabo-
rate on,” he said. Burrows said that the devices also help kids who are a little hesitant to speak up in class. ‘We’ve seen kids who are opening up in classroom discussion because of the Ipads. A lot of these kids would never talk before, but they participate through the written discussions and give great insight and feedback in class.” Burrows said that the district is now also able to discuss how students need to be careful in a modern world. “We’ve been able to teach internet safety as a course in the first three weeks of the school year and really head off some issues that could be very destructive for kids. With the Ipads in their hands, they have that tool at their disposal and we’ve been able to have very rich discussions with the kids
about joining social media sites and how to stay safe online,” he said. Burrows said that the students are also taught how to analyze true and false information online and to develop their critical thinking skills. As far as the impact on test scores, Burrows said “We’ve seen drastic progress with the amount of indicators we met on our state report card this year versus last. We are seeing quicker progress than schools that are comparable to us and I attribute that to the technology.” Burrows said that he has also felt personally rewarded by people telling him how much they appreciate the devices. “A couple of years ago when we first handed these things out, a grandmother came up to me and thanked
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About 800 students from third grade through high school are now using Ipads in Georgetown. Next year, the district plans to distribute them to every student K-12.
me,” Burrows said “She told me that she couldn’t afford a computer, so she had been putting off getting the internet. But she said that now that the kids
had the Ipads, she was going to get the internet for them at home. Stories like that tell me that it was the right move to close the opportunity gap.”
Powih sentenced to six years on rape charges BY Wayne Gates A man was convicted of Rape, Gross Sexual Imposition and Abduction after a two day trial in Brown County Common Pleas Court will spend six years in prison. Newman Powih was sentenced Nov. 15. Common Pleas Judge Scott Gusweiler sentenced Powih to five years on the Rape charge and one year on the Abduction charge to be served consecutively. The Gross Sexual Wayne Gates/The News Democrat Imposition charge was Newman Powih was sentenced to six years on Rape merged into the Rape and Abduction charges Nov. 15 in Brown County charge for sentencing. Powih has also been Common Pleas Court. His attorney Chelsea Pille is at left. indicted on two counts of
Gross Sexual Imposition in Warren County under alleged similar circumstances. Brown County First Assistant Prosecutor Zac Corbin said that Powih was on his first day on the job at the Locust Ridge Nursing Home in Williamsburg when the assault took place. “He essentially cornered another employee in a resident room, shut the door, confined her and sexually assaulted her,” said Corbin. “She was able to get away and reported the incident to a co-worker and her co-workers got her to a safe location and called the authorities.”
Corbin said that the charges against Powih in Warren County allegedly occurred just ten days prior to the incident in Williamsburg. Powih had nothing to say during his sentencing, but his alleged victim in Warren County expressed strong feelings following the hearing. “The sentence wasn’t enough. He’s just an evil person who hasn’t taken responsibility for his actions. Not only did he attack us once, he used his defense attorney to do it again in the trial.” The victim was called as a witness in the trial and testified against Powih, and
said that she feels victimized by both him and the process. “I have to continue to go through therapy and to realign my career in a different field. I have two children to keep moving forward for, “ she said. The victim said that going through the trial experience was painful, but that it was worth it to help set an example for other victims to come forward. “When people don’t come forward, people like him will do it again and hurt other people.” Powih is scheduled for a pre-trial hearing on the Warren County charges on Nov. 22.
Air Evac team to get new headquarters building in Georgetown BY Wayne Gates Air Evac Lifeteam 89 is getting a new home in Georgetown. The team will still be located behind the former Southwest Regional Medical Center, but they will be getting a new modular office and bunking area. John McKinnish is the program director of Air Evac 89 for Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky. “Our crews stay on staff 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. What we are doing is a swapout of our crew quarters,” McKinnish said. There are some design
changes inside that will make it more convenient for the crew. We’ve got more individual bunk rooms, a day room, offices and bathrooms and a kitchen. We updated the design to make it more comfortable for the crew to be there for 24 hours at a time.” Air Evac has been operating out of Georgetown since 2009. “We are exceptionally happy working our service area out of Georgetown,” McKinnish said. Some local residents have noted the activity at the site and some have drawn the incorrect conclusion that Air Evac was lead-
ing Georgetown. McKinnish said that Air Evac was in the area to stay. “We knew there would be some possible rumors when we did this, but we want to make sure that the citizens of the community know that we are committed to being here and that’s why we are making these upgrades.” While McKinnish could not share just how many flights Air Evac makes on a yearly basis, he did say that the Georgetown crew stays busy. “If it’s a good weather day, we are usually up in the air serving the citizens,” McKinnish said.
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Four sentenced in Brown County Common Pleas Court Four people were recently sentenced in Brown County Common Pleas Court. Thomas Cordes On December 7, a 3 Count indictment was filed against Thomas Justin
Cordes, in Case No. 20152371. The indictment charged Count 1, Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals for the Manufacture of Drugs and Count 2, Conspiracy,
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both felonies of the 3rd degree, having a maximum penalty of 36 months in prison and a $10,000.00 fine, and Count 3, Aggravated Possession of Drugs, a felony of the 5th degree, having a maximum penalty of 12 months in prison and a $2500.00 fine. On November 7, 2016, Defendant entered a plea of guilty to Count 1 before Brown County Common Pleas Judge Scott T. Gusweiler. On that same date, Judge Gusweiler sentenced Mr. Cordes to 2 year of community control sanctions, subject to the general supervision and control of the Adult Probation Department. Counts 2 & 3 are dismissed. Erica Elsasser On November 7, a hearing was held for Violation of Community Control Sanction that was previously imposed on June 29, 2015, against Defendant, Erica Elsasser, in Case No. 2014-2157. The Defendant has been convicted of Deception to
Obtain a Dangerous Drug, a felony of the 4th degree, having a maximum penalty of 18 months in prison and a fine of $5,000.00. Defendant was placed on community control for a period of 2 years. On that same date Defendant appeared before Brown County Common Pleas Judge Scott T. Gusweiler. Defendant waived hearing and admitted to the violations contained in the Probation Department Report. Judge Gusweiler sentenced Ms. Elsasser to 17 months in the Ohio Department of Corrections. Timothy Fain On August 25, a 6 Count indictment was filed against Timothy W. Fain, in Case No. 2016-2184. The indictment charged Count 1, Involuntary Manslaughter, a felony of the 3rd degree, having a maximum penalty of 36 months in prison and a fine of $10,000.00; Count 2, Possession of Heroin, Count 3, Possession of Cocaine,
and Count 4, Aggravated Possession of Drugs, all felonies of the 5th degree, having a maximum penalty of 12 months in prison and a $2500.00 fine; Court 5, Possessing Drug Abuse Instruments and Count 6, Carrying a Concealed Weapon w/Specification, both misdemeanors. On November 7, 2016, Defendant entered a plea of guilty to Counts 1 & 2 before Brown County Common Pleas Judge Scott T. Gusweiler. On that same date, Judge Gusweiler sentenced Mr. Fain, as to Count 1, confinement of 30 months in the Ohio Department of Corrections and Restitution. Count 2, confinement of 10 months in prison, to be served concurrently with the sentence imposed in Court 1. Counts 3, 4, 5 & 6 are dismissed. James Lawson On November 7, a hearing was held for Violation of Community Control Sanction that was previously imposed on July 8, 2016,
against Defendant, James Lawson, in Case No. 20162125. The Defendant has been convicted of Theft, a felony of the 5th degree, having a maximum penalty of 12 months in prison and a fine of $2500.00. Defendant was placed on community control for a period of 1 year. Defendant was notified at that time that a violation of community control could result in prison for 11 months. On that same date Defendant appeared before Brown County Common Pleas Judge Scott T. Gusweiler. Defendant waived hearing and admitted to the violations contained in the Probation Department Report. Judge Gusweiler ordered that Mr. Lawson’s community control will be extended 1 year. The Defendant is ordered to enter and successfully complete the STAR Program plus any Aftercare that can include Transitional Living. The Defendant is to be placed on Intensive Supervision Probation.
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Hamersville Honor Roll for first nine weeks Kindergarten: Caleb Asbury, Norah Bates, Emma Botts, Amelia Cornette, Maddie Daniels, Trent Dawes, Madison Day, Abigail Deaton, Daniel Dick, Laiken Diehl, Noah Downing, Jasmine Gibson, Gauge Grooms, Kitty Grossmamm. Hope Guilliams, Kaden Harper, Kylie Holland, Layla Holland, Calvin Howlett, Noah Howlett, Kaylee Jetter, Tavon Lansing, Zander Long, Rylee Loudermilk, Emily Lovell, Kylie McDonald, Elizabeth MacMillan, Isaiah Miller, Sophia Mofford-Jarvis, Cameron Nearon, Mackenzie Packer, Kiersten Palm, Maycee Potts, Benson Powell, Elana Powell, Jayfen Rymer, Makenna Schwallie, Skylee Taylor, Layla Tillett, Gracie Zeuch First Grade: Lilly Bloemker, Easton Bolender, Rayne Brackett, Aiden Cohorn, Jayden Colyer, Aleah Cornette, Taryn Decker, Robert Dumford, Evan Flischel, Autumn Florence, Colt Gaskin, Caleb Gibson,
Camren Graham, Dylan Grimes, Colton Havens, Kara Helm, Camren Howlett, Chloe Inlow, Janzen Jody, Ty Johnson, Stella Keller, Elan King, Brooke Kunkel, Payten Larue, Jeremiah Lindsey, Madison Marlow, Payton McAfee, Sabrena McDaniel, Ciera McKinley, Ellie Miller, Ixabella Moore, Jude Morris-Painter, Kentley Neal, Caitlyn O’Hara, Addison Ormes, Zoey Parker, Wyatt Pride, Dougie Riley, Aubrey Roark, Marci RobleroSolis, Jenna Rudd, Wyatt Scaggs, Ethan Schwallie, Gunner Scott-Ryan, Cade Smith, Zander Smith, Peyton Snedigar, Allison Steger, William Tolin, Sydney Treadway, Cristian Walley, Isabella Walls, Ryan Wesley, Hayden Worthington Second Grade: Aubrey Abbinanate, Eli Anderson, Samuel Bernhardt, Amahni Boone, Bryson Brandenburg, Mason Bruan, Baileigh Byar, Jacob Cairo, Emersyn Carter, Emma Casey, Rory
Moore, Aiyana Morgan, Devon Schuler, Chloe Shelley, Cash Smith, Daniel Trumble, London Turner, Lucy Vieson, Lilly Wilson Fourth Grade Straight A’s: Hadlie Clark, Lily Dean, Haley Dumford, Hunter Hamblen, Andrew Heimburg, Lily Holder, Hanna Hollin, Haiden Jacobs, Elly McMullen, Jake Pride, Kylie ScottMoore Fourth Grade A’s and B’s: Rebekah Bernhardt, Liz Bingamon, Rebecca Bingamon, Katelyn Blair, Mia Breedlove, Skylar Campbell, Samantha Carcon, Kaylee Clark, Josie Davis, Joseph Dillon, Savannah Ebright, Mason Ernst, Ryder Gagen, Hayden Gulley, Sadie Hathorn, Jayna Holland, Lillie Holland, Jet Jamison, Lacey Kilgore, Kylee Knoblauch, Paris Lawson, Trent McMillan, Alexis Morgan, Alivia Potts, Lucas Powell, Paige Smith, Lillian Swope, Mariah Tiffany, Madison Tolliver, Seth VanWinkle, Dominique Yazzie Fifth Grade Straight A’s: Cassidy Armstrong, Emma Davidson, Lilah Flores, Laney Noffsinger,
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Thanksgiving lessons and financial plans
Thanksgiving is almost here. Over the years, this holiday has taken on a variety of meanings, most of them centered on family, caring and sharing. You can carry these same values past Thanksgiving into your daily life – and you can certainly incorporate them into your financial strategies for taking care of your loved ones. So, here are a few suggestions: Protect your family. If something were to happen to you, could your family pay the mortgage? Could your children still afford to go to college someday? To protect your family’s current lifestyle and long-term goals, you may well need to maintain adequate life and disability insurance. Your employer may offer these types of protection as employee benefits, but the coverage might be insufficient for your needs. Consequently, you might need to supplement your employer-paid insurance with additional policies. Invest in your children. If you have young children, and you’d like to see them go to college someday, you may want to start putting money away toward that goal. You can save and invest for college in a variety of ways, but one popular
method is through a 529 plan, which offers high contribution limits and potential tax advantages. Plus, a 529 plan gives you significant control and flexibility: – if you establish a plan for one child, but he or she decides not to go to college, you can name another child as the recipient. Be generous. You don’t have to be a millionaire to make meaningful financial gifts to your family. For example, if you have grown children, consider helping them fund their IRAs. You can’t contribute directly to a child’s IRA, but you can write checks to your children for that purpose – though, of course, they are then free to do whatever they want with the money. It’s not always easy for a young person to “max out” on an IRA, which has an annual contribution limit of $5,500 for workers under 50, so any help you can give your children in this area should be greatly appreciated. Safeguard your own financial independence. Almost certainly, one of the most undesirable outcomes you can imagine is to become financially dependent on your grown children. Even if you save and invest dili-
What to do with that leftover turkey? Make a healthful and soul-satisfying soup. TURKEY NOODLE SOUP
Cooked turkey, about 2 cups chopped 4-6 cups chicken broth 1 large carrot, sliced thinly or 1 cup shredded carrots 1 rib celery, sliced thinly 1/2 cup uncooked noodles, broken up Shake or two of garlic powder (optional) Salt and pepper to taste
Bring broth, carrot and celery to a boil. Stir in turkey. Reduce heat and cook until vegetables are almost done. Stir in noddles and cook until done. Add seasonings to taste. COUNTRY KITCHEN WISDOM • Substitute any short pasta for noodles, or use rice. If using rice, reduce amount to 1/4 cup. • Keep leaves on celery as they contain calcium.
Marcy Wilson is a former food editor who enjoys cooking and gardening with her family. She welcomes your tips, questions and recipes to share in future columns.
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gently throughout your working years, you could still be vulnerable to financial dependency if you need an extensive period of long-term care, such as a nursing home stay. These costs can be enormous, and Medicare typically pays only a small percentage, and usually for just a limited
time. To protect your financial freedom, you should explore ways of addressing long-term care costs. A financial professional can explain those alternatives that may be appropriate for your situation. Communicate your wishes to your family. At some point in your life, you will need to draw up your estate plans, which could include a will, a living trust, a durable power of attorney, a health care directive and other documents. To be fair to your children and other fami-
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ly members, and to avoid hurt feelings, you should clearly communicate your plans and your wishes while you are still around. Thanksgiving means more than turkey and football. And if you can successfully apply the lessons of this holiday to your financial plans, both you and your family will have reason to be thankful. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Craft shows and fishing with George
Howdy folks-It has been busy around the Ole Fisherman’s place trying to clean out the lumber shed and burn the collection of old lumber and other things. Now Mr. Chester is doing good. He is healthy and happy to have his feed bowl full of dry food. He lets me know about it – they train us so goo!. Last Saturday the Ramblin Center in Brown County had a fine craft show. I was told there were around 45–50 crafters there—a fine crowd. I had my wood items – birdfeeders and suet feeders. I always enjoy this craft show at Russellville. I get to see folks that are asking how is Chester? I hear some great stories and the food the ladies serve is wonderful. So next year try to attend. One story I heard and the feller showed me a picture of his fish—it was a catfish that was caught in the Ohio River above South Point, East of Portsmouth. The fish weighted 223 pounds! The feller said they told him it took 6 1/2 hours to land the fish. This took
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place back on August 27, at 11:29 PM – at midnight. The pictures show the fish to be about 6 feet long. This sounds like a fish story but the feller had the picture. The fishing here at East Fork is really doing good with lots of stripers, musky, and catfish being caught. Two of my favorite fish crappie and bluegill's are also being caught – these were Ruth Ann and my favorites to eat. Mike at the Boars Head Bait Shop took his grandma to the doctor for a check up. The doctor said she was a miracle lady. The tests he ran were fine. The doctor said she should live to be 100. The Methodist church in Bethel will be holding a Veterans Day breakfast this Sunday, November 8, to honor the veterans that served our country. They will enjoy sausage and gravy along with other goodies and lots of
visitors. The joint Thanksgiving service this year for the churches in Bethel will be held at the Faith Chapel on November 20th, at 7 PM. Last Sunday the minister from Saltair Church of Christ, Reverend Bob Wickline, asked me if they could take pictures for his Christmas cards of his family in the Old Bethel Church here in East Fort Park. There was quite a bunch that came. They had never been in the old church. The children were excited about being in this church that was built around 1850. Bob's daughter finally got the kids to settle down and took the pictures. This was great – thanks brother Bob. I still have turnips, bell peppers, and a few green tomatoes. While I was burning rotten lumber, I noticed a tomato plant that has the little yellow tomatoes that were ripe so I picked them – boy were they good. 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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Probably the most used she made what she called room in our home when I brown bread and sliced it up into slices and served was growing up was the it with a dish holding kitchen. Our kitchen of Philadelphia cream course was used for eatcheese. When apples ing and as a place where became ripe, the dish had we would gather around apples in it, the same for the table to play cards or visit with friends or fam- peaches and black berries. She created ily, but there was one many ways to serve them item that dominated this but rest assured the sugar room and I feel it very was in there every time. safe to say no one who One thing I have to ever was in that room will deny the aroma from mention was her iced tea. Mom's cooking would set So many people have the scene then and it still told me they had never tasted anything like it does. and how the thought of it My Mom was a good to this day lingers. She farm cook. She was a “meat and potatoes” cook brewed it with leaf tea and did it in a concenwho could bake on an trated formula so strong above average scale. As that two ounces to a 16 any cook who claims ounce glass made success, she had a strong glass of some items that tea and yes it was she was way betvery sweet. Put ter than average that glass beside at preparing and whatever she was we in the family serving and it knew which was improved the which and when entrée. It is also the fragrance of safe to say that baked bread, farm hands chuck roast, and returned mashed potatoes Rick Houser always to the fields a litand gravy filler The Good tle hyper from all the air, we made Old Days of that tea. On certain not to top of that, I show up late. don’t ever recall our One good thing about kitchen not having a pan Mom's cooking was that of Toll House (chocolate she cooked in large prochip) or oatmeal cookies portions because we setting on the counter never knew if company ready to be devoured. might just stop in or the I have covered some farm hands that Dad was of what Mom prepared using had bigger and it is probably here appetites or maybe lunch where I will try to was going to be rolled explain why folks liked over into leftovers for to put their feet under her supper. She was ready table or just snack at our not to come up short on house. Much of what my whatever she prepared. mother prepared was Mom always told us good to eat. Not super that she wasn’t a fancy special great, but what cook but one who could prepare an above average made her preparations meal at an above average great was the way she taste. We had lots of soup served a person. You were served with the beans and white corn truest word and definibread made in a black tion of “hospitality”. You iron skillet that was always felt and believed always tasty enough for you were a guest in our second servings or more. home. I don’t know how She seemed to keep a she mixed that into a bowl of cooked and bowl with the mashed skinned potatoes in the potatoes or the cookies fridge so on a moment’s but it was there. notice there would be a Although sugar was her skillet of fried potatoes secret ingredient, open and sausage or bacon or generosity to others was other quick to prepare a super ingredient that items that one would she possessed and I’m think she had worked on not certain she ever realall morning. We raised a ly knew she had maslarge garden and we had tered that talent. a lot of vegetables with From homemade bread every meal. Fresh corn to fried cured ham with on the cob and fresh mashed potatoes and green beans with some white gravy cooking, bacon seasoning perked who could ask for more? up many of her meals. Wanting to serve you all She took whatever she these items meant somehad and turned it into a thing special to her. Once tasty and filling meal. I asked her that after a It seems to me that farm hand had compliwhen the fall weather cooled down to where we mented her on something because it seemed like he were around the house was getting preferential more and we headed towards the holidays that treatment and bigger the aromas of her kitchen servings. Mom looked at me and smiled and said seemed to become easier “Son, a little bit of flatto smell and maybe we tery goes a long way just sniffed harder with me.” expecting a pleasant I understood what she smell. One thing was for certain, and this mattered was saying and I tried to compliment her a little not what the entrée had been, the end of the meal more from that point on. It is at times like now was going to consist of that I think back to that something sweet. kitchen and I swear I can Mom wasn’t a great smell the fragrances that pie maker nor fancy at send me back to that time cake preparations but and I can see my Mom anyone who ate at our cooking and serving and table knew Madeline having a most enjoyable could make pretty good time. I remember those deserts. When the strawaromas were just the berries came into season smell of a special time she had a nice variety of for me also. “Please pass strawberry desserts she the biscuits.” served, and Mom always inserted her secret ingreRick Houser grew up dient, which was of on a farm near Moscow course sugar. in Clermont County and It is time to tell it. loves to share stories Mom was a sugar-holic. about the farm and other Whether it be cake, cobbler, pie, or pudding, one topics. Contact him at houser734@yahoo.com. of these dishes was always ready. Sometimes
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When winning isn’t everything
But just once. And it’s really hard to admit that they probably let me win on occasion when it comes to sports, because they are getting bigger and stronger than me! But most of the time, it’s fair game and it’s an opportunity to nurture our character and humility. Sometimes there are still tears (from the kids, not me). But it’s nice when I see one them compliment the other when they see them do something well, or when they lose and realize that they still had a lot of fun. I feel like the negative ad campaigns in this last election gave us a good example of what not to do in real life. It was certainly not an example of fighting fair, and it was everywhere we looked. There were days I didn’t even turn on the television because I could physically not stomach one more negative comment that day. Being a good sport needs to be taught at home, at church, in schools, in sports, or even over a simple game of cards at home. We have to be so very careful about what we say and how we react, because little eyes are watching. They will do what we do, so we have to ask ourselves if we are showing the character we hope they learn. Be the example.
My six-year old went to bed crying the other night because we wouldn’t let her win the family game of Headbanz. She kept cheating to try to win, and kept getting mad when I’d say, “It’s okay. It’s just a game.” So I made her leave the table. I think she thought she was going to get away with it because she was little and cute. But no. It doesn’t work that way in our house. As she walked away, I’m pretty sure I even said something to the effect of, “Get over it, sweetie. You can’t win them all.” Some people might call that bad parenting. I disagree. (Okay, maybe she didn’t deserve the taunting.) But I think healthy competition is important. In our house, sometimes the competition between siblings gets brutal. Of course we interject if it turns into a fight, but I believe learning how to be a humble winner and a good loser is something that serves us well way beyond childhood games. Several years ago, we were at the park and my kids were playing with a little boy who started bawling his eyes out and ran over to me. I immediately thought one of my kids hurt him, but when I got to the bottom of what was wrong, he simply said that he got tagged. In a game of tag. I explained
the head with a ball. I the rules of the game saw one of our guys walk again and asked why he across the field to shake was crying, and he said hands with a player that his from the other team parents who he thought always let pitched a really good him win. game, but came up He never short at the end. I gets saw players from the tagged at other team rally home. I together to make a felt sorry special play in order for the to help one of our kid. If guys having trouble. we’re A lot of that is good never Denae Jones coaching, but a good taught part is also good charhow to Contributing acter that has been lose when Columnist taught to those kids at we’re home. You know young, how are we going to learn they’ve learned it well when that good character to handle disappointment shows up on the field. when we’re older? It’s We need to learn how to kind of setting them up to handle being let down fail, which is a little ironover the little things when ic, isn’t it? we are little, so that we When our kids were know how to handle our playing baseball this past emotions when we get let spring, there were a few down over big things times we had to put our when we are big. Nobody kids in place when they likes when someone’s first were being, let’s say, overconfident. But for the reaction is to blow up and start spouting the first foul most part, I was delighted thing that comes to their to see a lot of good mind. I think this year’s sportsmanship shown on election was a prime the field, despite a lot of example of that. At the unsportsmanlike comsame time, we should also ments coming from the not gloat when we win. sidelines. I saw one of Don’t rub it in when our players accidentally someone else loses. flatten the first baseman, Arrogance is very unbebut turned to help him up coming. and patted his back after I admit that I sometimes the play was over. I saw a let my kids win a board pitcher sit on the mound game in order to help and cry because he acciboost their confidence. dentally hit the batter in
This Veterans Day, we must reaffirm our commitment to those who sacrificed so much in defense of our country, as well as the families that supported them along the way. From those who served in WWII to those recently returning from the Middle East, their long tradition of bravery and sacrifice for our nation should be honored on Veterans Day and every day. As a nation, we are grateful to the bold few women a nd men who volunteer to protect our country. The debt owed to those who have served in our armed forces can never be fully repaid but we must constantly work toward that end. Congress should continue the progress made in recent years addressing the needs and concerns of veterans and come together to find solutions for the challenges veterans and their families continue to face. This includes creating educationa l and employment opportunities for veterans transitioning to civilian life. That is why I
introduced legislation ices, we have made real “homeless veteran” — so requiring the VA to devel- headway in the fight to more veterans, including op a plan to improve its ensure that all veterans those facing domestic vocationhave a place to call abuse, could access ho usal rehahome. Since 2010, ing assistance — and probilitation hom elessness among vide grants for organizaservices. veterans has declined tions that support formerWhen 47 percent. Still, even ly homeless veterans. veterans one homeless veteran My staff and I remain can find is too many. I’ve ready to help veterans, highjoined with a bipartitheir families, and their quality, san group of colleges survivors access health goodto create comprehencare, benefits, and opporpaying sive veterans’ legisla- tunities for education and jobs, trantion that would employment. If you or sitioning increase outreach to someone you know needs and any assistance, please Sherrod Brown landlords to encouradjusting age them to rent to contact my office toll-free Contributing to civilian veterans. The bill at 1-888-896-OHIO Columnist life is would also expand (6446) or visit my webeasier the definition of a site. both for them and their families. YOUR LEGISLATORS My obligation as a United States Senator to assist America’s heroes U.S. Representative U.S. Senators and the ir families is Dr. Brad Wenstrup (R) Rob Portman (R) sacred to me. I am com(202) 225-3164, (202) 224-3353 mitted to working with or by email at Sherrod Brown (D) my colleagues on the wenstrup.house.gov. (202)224-2315 Senate Committee on State Representative Veterans’ Affairs, the VA, Doug Green (R) Governor veteran service organiza(614) 644-6034 John Kasich (R) tions, and veterans to or by email at 77 S. High St. build on the work we rep66@OhioHouse.gov 30th Floor have done in recent years. State Senator Columbus, Ohio 43215 Joseph Uecker (R) (614) 466-3555 Through a combination of (614) 466-8082 increased federal investuecker@OhioSenate.gov ments and improved serv-
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Homer C. Eldridge, 92
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Dennis D. Johnson, 61
Homer C. Eldridge, 92, of Dennis D. Johnson, age 61 Kathryn (Ross) Irene D. Cherry Fork, Ohio, died of Hamersville, Ohio died Lashmit, 73 Thurman, 85 Monday, November 14, Monday, November 14, 2016 at the Hospice of Hope 2016 at the Ohio Valley My dear little sister, Irene D. Thurman of Ohio Valley Inpatient Center Manor Nursing and Kathryn “Katty” (Ross) Maineville, 85, passed in Seaman. Rehabilitation Center near Lashmit, went to heaven on away November 8, 2016. He was born October 2, Ripley, Ohio. October Beloved wife of the late 1924 in Cherry Fork. He is He was 28, 2016, Lawrence Thurman. preceded in death by his par- a retired at 73 years Loving mother of Linda ents, Samuel E. and mechanic old. (Al) Klassen, Connie Goldleigh M. (Nevil) and servicShe was (Jim) Cummings, Patricia Eldridge and wife, Lavera es managb o r n (Brian) Hutt, Janet “Jean” Eldridge. er for CaNovember (Kelce) Smith, and Angela He is survived by one hall Bro11, 1942 to (Kevin) Dye. Dear step- son, Donald (Michelle) thers John the late mother of the late Lindsey Eldridge of Cherry Fork; Deere in C h i c k Thurman. Proud grand- three daughters: Cindy G e o r g e Ross and Allene Wikoff mother of 10 grandchil- (Dan) Raines of Seaman, town, Ohio, owner and operRoss. dren, 16 great grandchil- Jane (Harry) Leonard of ator of Johnson’s Mower She is survived by her dren, and 3 great great Cherry Fork and Lois Repair in Hamersville, Ohio husband of 45 years, Jimmie grandchildren. Cherished (Bob) Smith of Columbus; and the unofficial President Lashmit; one sister, Bobbie sister of Louise Watson, 10 grandchildren; 13 great of the “Hood” on Daugherty Sue and husband Ed Tibbe, the late Thelma Minks, grandchildren; one great Marks Road. of Russellville; three nieces- the late Juanita Watson, great grandchild; four Dennis was born May 6, Sherri Tibbe and husband the late Donald Phillips, nephews and first cousin, 1955 in Georgetown, Ohio Bobby, of Buda, Texas; Jill and the late Clayton Esther Stinson of Batavia. the son of Doris (Paul) Tibbe and husband Michael Phillips. He was a retired tobac- Johnson of Hamersville, Caudy, of West Harrison, Family and friends will co, grain and livestock Ohio and the late Carl Indiana and Suzanne Tibbe, be received from 10-11 farmer in Wayne “Skunk” Johnson. of Russellville; five great AM on Monday, Township. He was owner In addition to his mother, nieces-Haley and Kasey November 14 at Tufts and operator of the Homer Mr. Johnson is survived by Borthwick, Madeline Tibbe, Schildmeyer Family Eldridge and Son Trucking his wife of 16 years, Melody Corryn Caudy and Megan Funeral Home, 129 N Company of Cherry Fork (Hardy) Johnson, whom he Caudy; great nephew-Trevor Riverside Ave, Loveland, for 20 years. He was a for- married November 27, 1999; Caudy; five dear step-chil- OH 45140, where a mer employee of the O.K. two daughters – Katy Hultz dren: Sharon, Terry, Sandy, memorial service will be Warehouse in Ripley for 25 and husband Nic and Carly Jimmie and Jill and special held at 11 AM. Inurnment years, and former crop Passet and husband Ryan all grandchildren-Sarah, Brian, will take place at reporter for the Statistical of Georgetown, Ohio; two Molly, Amy, Kevin and Hopkinsville Cemetery. Reporting Service of step-children – Tara Stephen. Donations in memory of Columbus. Thompson and husband Katty lived in Texas for Irene may be direct to the He was a member of the Bruce of Bainbridge, Ohio almost 50 years. She and her Alzheimer's Association, Cherry Fork Presbyterian and Tyler Meyer and wife husband founded Therapy 644 Linn St. Suite 1026, Church since 1934, and Stephanie of Georgetown, Pet Pals of Texas 32 years Cincinnati, OH 45203 or was a Trustee, Elder, Ohio; three granddaughters – ago, and it is now a statewide the Ohio Valley Manor Custodian and Sunday Alexandra, Sydney and Ava organization. Activities Department, School Teacher. He was a Arn; three step-grandchilShe resigned as Executive 5280 US Highway 62 & 1942 Graduate of the for- dren – Caleb, Haley and Director in July, 2016, due to 68, Ripley, OH 45167. mer Wayne Township High Logan Thompson; two sisfailing health, but her legacy tuftsschildmeyer.com ters – Valerie Johnson of School in Cherry Fork. will be carried on by the He was a member of the Georgetown, Ohio and Chris many volunteers she trained Wayne Township Adamson and husband Daryl in pet therapy. Volunteer Fire Department of Mt. Orab, Ohio; two Katty and her husband since 1952, and was a brothers – Jan Johnson of traveled home frequently Chief for many years. He Georgetown, Ohio and during the years to have was a member of the Farm Lucky Johnson and wife many special visits with famBureau. He was a former Marilyn of Cincinnati, Ohio ily and friends. Her last visit poll worker and judge at and many other family and to Ohio was for her 50 year the Wayne Township and friends. high school reunion in 2010. Funeral services will be Cherry Fork Village Ripley Heritage will precincts. He was a mem- held at 12:00 P.M. Katty will be greatly a Christmas ber of the former Seaman Saturday, November 19, missed by all who knew and have Candlelight House Tour School Board for eight 2016 at the Georgetown loved her. A memorial service will on Sunday, Dec. 11 from years. Church of Christ, 149 be held in Texas, but dona- 1 to 5 p.m. The Tour will Memorial donations Hamer Road, Georgetown, tions can be made in her begin at the Ripley may be made to the Cherry Ohio 45121. Scott Hennig honor to the Brown County Museum, 219 N. Second Fork Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Visitation Humane Society, in George- Street. 14806 State Route 136, will be from 5:00 -9:00 Tickets will be on sale Cherry Fork, Ohio 45618. town, Ohio. P.M. Friday, November 18, the day of the tour at the The visitation is 6-8 PM 2016 at the church. Museum for $15. There Thursday, November 17, Interment will be in the are 12 tour points on the 2016 at the Cherry Confidence Cemetery in tour. We are always lookFork Presbyterian Georgetown, Ohio. ing for more houses for Church in Cherry Fork. The Cahall Funeral the tour. The funeral service is 11 Home in Georgetown, If anyone has any am Friday at the Church Ohio is serving the family. questions about the with a visitation one hour In lieu of flowers, memoriMt. Orab United Christmas Candlelight prior. Pastor Norine Behm al contribution may be Methodist Church will be House Tour or would be will officiate. The inter- made to the Hospice of having its monthly willing to have your ment will be at Cherry Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd., Community meal on house on the House Tour, Fork Cemetery. Mt.Orab, Ohio 45154. Saturday, November 19th, please, call Carol Stivers Condolences may be sent Lafferty Funeral Home from 11am to 1pm. at (937) 392-1135. in West Union is serving to the family at www.cahallOur menu this month is funeralhomes.com the family. a traditional Thanksgiving meal. This is a free meal for the community and everyone is encouraged to come and enjoy 604 S. Main St., Georgetown some great food and fel937-378-2373 Bethel, Ohio lowship.
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Ella A. Moon, 75
Ella Angeline “Angie” Moon (Bradley), age 75 of Mt. Orab, Ohio died Sunday, November 6, 2016 at her residence. She was a homemaker, a member of the Mt. Orab Women’s Club, founder of the Mothers Matter for 35 years and a youth leader at the Harrison and Williamsburg Church of Christ. Angie was born April 2, 1941 in Five Mile, Ohio the daughter of the late Rufus Charles and Tilda Mae (Kirk) Bradley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters and nine brothers. Mrs. Moon is survived by husband– Larry Moon; three sons – Brian Moon and wife Deanna of Georgetown, Ohio, Troy Moon and wife Nancy of Mt. Orab, Ohio and Todd Moon and wife Amy of Batavia, Ohio; eleven grandchildren – Lauren Marshall and Joshua Moon both of Georgetown, Ohio, Christine Moon, Mikelle Moon, Shelby Comberger and Abby Hall all of Mt. Orab, Ohio, Abi Moon of Oakley, Ohio, Jon Moon of Beechmont, Ohio, Emily Moon, Olivia Moon and Amanda Moon all of Batavia, Ohio; four great grandchildren, Audrey and Landon Marshall both of Georgetown, Ohio and Lilah Lopez and Jackson Comberger both of Mt. Orab, Ohio and one brother, Leo Bradley and wife Betsy of Owensville, Ohio Funeral services were Friday, November 11, 2016 at the Mt. Orab Church of Christ in Mt. Orab, Ohio. Vernon Green and Bob Cockrell officiated. Visitation was Thursday at the church. Interment will be in the Mt. Orab Cemetery in Mt. Orab, Ohio. The Cahall Funeral Home in Mt. Orab, Ohio is serving the family. Memorials: Encourage someone you love, requested by Angie. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
Georgetown Pack 304 has a busy year Georgetown Cub Scout Pack 304 has had a wonderful and active year! The Pack has welcomed three new families, sent letters to soldiers, visited Spookaree, made and raced Derby cars, made boats for their Rain Gutter Regatta, visited with the Veterans home residents and participated in the Brown County Fair. The cubs qualified for a summertime pack award for completing three outdoor activities. Thank you to the Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show, Logan's Gap and Lake Waynoka for their support to complete those activities.
Thank you to our families, friends and community for helping our recent popcorn fundraiser be a success. Money from our fundraiser help support activities for the year. Thank you to Eric Rust and Carey Bavis American Legion Post 180 for their help and support throughout the year. An extension of 'Join Scouts Night' is Monday November, 14, 6:30pm, at the American Legion Post 180, Georgetown Ohio. We will have a presentation and demonstration about marbles. We welcome you and hope to see you there!
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Sports
SBAAC holds Fall Sports Awards Night Georgetown News Democrat
BY WADE LINVILLE THE NEWS DEMOCRAT
Another fall season of high school sports has officially reached an end. The Southern Buckeye Athletic/Academic Conference wrapped up the fall season on Nov. 9 with its annual Fall Sports Awards Dinner and Banquet at Hamersville School, a chance to hand out awards to this fall's SBAAC American and National Division winning teams, coaches of the year, players of the year, and First Team players. The awards started with golf, and receiving the SBAAC National Division Golfer of the Year Award was Georgetown sophomore Lance Sininger. Sininger was the medalist of the SBAAC 18-hole Tournament this fall, leading his team to a runner-up finish in league play behind the SBAAC National Division champion Clermont Northeastern Rockets, who defeated the Georgetown G-Men by just one stroke in league competition. Receiving the SBAAC National Division Golf Coach of the Year Award during the Nov. 9 banquet was Clermont Northeastern's Brandon Hoeppner. Also earning SBAAC National Division First Team honors was Georgetown junior Alex Zurbuch. Others receiving SBAAC National Division First Team golf awards were Jacob Wells (junior, Williamsburg), Chris Moorhouse (junior, Clermont Northeastern), Noah Hoeppner (sophomore, Clermont Northeastern), and Clayton Guy (senior, Blanchester). In the SBAAC American Division, it was the Batavia Bulldogs staking claim to the league title. Goshen senior Garrett Gray received the SBAAC American Division Golfer of the Year Award, while Batavia coach Randy Jones
received the league's Golf Coach of the Year Award. Earning spots on the SBAAC American Division First Team were Garrett Gray (senior, Goshen), Austin Allen (senior, Goshen), Brandon Frey (senior, Batavia), Ryan Hall (junior, Amelia), Tyler Brown (junior, Amelia), and Lake Anderson (senior, Amelia). In SBAAC high school girls tennis, it was the New Richmond Lady Lions capturing the SBAAC American Division title with a 10-0 league record with Blanchester and Clermont Northeastern sharing in the SBAAC National Division title with 5-1 league marks. Among those earning spots on this year's SBAAC American Division First Team were Western Brown's Kasi Boyd (senior) and Hanna Young (junior). New Richmond senior Krista Reid took home the SBAAC American Division Tennis Player of the Year Award, while New Richmond's Terri Flamm received the league's Coach of the Year Award. By Wade Linville The Brown County Press To cap-off another exciting season of high school boys soccer, the Southern B u c k e y e Athletic/Academic Conference handed out awards to this year’s allstar players and coaches of the year during the Nov. 9 banquet. In the SBAAC American Division, it was Western Brown sophomore goalkeeper Sam Linkous being named this year’s Player of the Year. Linkous recorded 13 shutouts to become Western Brown’s single-season record holder for shutouts in a single season, aiding this year’s Broncos to the program’s first ever league title with a league record of 7-0-3. Earning honors as SBAAC American Division Boys Soccer Coach of the Year was Western Brown’s firstyear head coach Robert Kuntz. Western Brown
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SBAAC National Division First Team boys cross country runners pose with their awards during the Fall Sports Awards Dinner and Banquet held at Hamersville School on Nov. 9. From the left, are K.C. Jones (senior, Williamsburg), Chris Dietrick (senior, Georgetown), Jared Boeckman (junior, Felicity), Seth Teaney (sophomore, Clermont Northeastern), Tyler Holland (sophomore, Blanchester), Ricky Davis (sophomore, Blanchester), Hunter Browning (freshman, Blanchester),a nd Jackson Coates (junior, Bethel).
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SBAAC American Division First Team girls cross country runners pose with their awards during the Fall Sports Awards Dinner and Banquet held at Hamersville School on Nov. 9. From the left, are Sophie Leto (sophomore, Western Brown), Carson Jones (sophomore, Western Brown), Jenna Burns (freshman, New Richmond), Caitie Beihle (sophomore, New Richmond), Lily Holt (freshman, Batavia), Morgan Walsh (sophomore, Amelia), and Maddie Walker (sophomore, Amelia). Not pictured is Maddie Baker (freshman, Norwood).
players to earn spots on this year’s SBAAC American Division First Team were Linkous, sophomore Chase Easterling,
senior Gabe O’Hara, junior Colston Roades, and junior Austin Schweitzer. Western Brown players to earn spots on the SBAAC
Georgetown hosts Foundation Games BY WADE LINVILLE THE NEWS DEMOCRAT
The start of the winter basketball season is just around the corner, and fans got to witness this year's Georgetown varsity teams in action against teams from North Adams High School during the annual OHSAA Foundation Games held at Georgetown High School on Friday, Nov. 11, an event that benefits the local Coaches vs. Cancer Fund. The first preseason contest of the evening saw the Georgetown Lady G-Men taking on the North Adams Lady Green Devils, and it was the skilled squad from North Adams cruising to a 73-23 victory over the young Georgetown varsity squad. The Lady Green Devils utilized their size advantage, racking up buckets in the paint to hold a 44-11 lead at halftime. By the end of the third quarter, the Lady G-Men faced a 56-19 deficit in the preseason exhibition game. North Adams' Avery Harper led all scorers with 25 points. Leading the Lady GMen in scoring was sophomore Kennedy Underwood with 10 points. The varsity boys game between the Georgetown G-Men and the North Adams Green Devils brought a bit more excitement than the varsity girls contest, an exhibition game that saw the Green Devils edge out the G-Men by a narrow margin of 60-
American Division Second Team were sophomore Austin Coffey, sophomore Blake Hurt, and junior Zach Knight. In the
SBAAC National Division, it was
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The junior varsity will start at 4 p.m., followed by the dedication to take place between the junior varsity and varsity games. Any former player of Coach Perry Ogden who is planning on attending can contact Western Brown Athletic Director Tim Cook at (937) 4442544 for more information.
Ogden Court dedication set for Dec. 10 The official dedication of Perry Ogden Court at Mt. Orab Middle School (the former high school) is approaching. The dedication will take place on Saturday, Dec. 10 during the Western Brown girls basketball game against Georgetown.
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Georgetown’s Noah Pack rises for a score over North Adams defenders during the OHSAA Foundation Games held at Georgetown on Nov. 11.
58. The bout was tied at 11 at the end of the first quarter as a Devils' three-pointer tied the game following a bucket by Georgetown
junior Johnny Strickland that gave the G-Men an 118 lead. The Green Devils went on a 16-2 run to start the second quarter, rising to a
27-13 lead over the GMen. After hit free throws by
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SBAAC
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Bethel-Tate senior Zach Boston earning Player of the Year honors after aiding his team to a league title with a perfect 10-0 league mark. Bethel’s Dave Schellenberger was named the SBAAC National Division Boys Soccer Coach of the Year. The Georgetown G-Men finished runner-up in the SBAAC National Division with a league record of 7-2-1. Georgetown players to earn spots on the SBAAC National Division First Team were junior Logan Doss, senior Chris Hettinger, senior Tanner Householder, and senior Zach Shouse. Georgetown players to earn spots on the SBAAC National Division Second Team were sophomore Cameron Brookbank, junior Will Mootz, and sophomore Noah Pack. Players of the Year, winning teams, coaches of the year, and First Team all-stars will receive their awards during the SBAAC Fall Sports Awards Banquet to take place Nov. 9 at Hamersville School. Brown County players earning SBAAC American Division First Team awards in girls soccer were Western Brown junior Autumn Boothby, and Western Brown seniors Sierra Steppeler and Mackenzie Young. Among those taking home SBAAC National Division First Team awards in girls soccer were Georgetown sophomore Amaya Lovell and Georgetown senior Emmalee Rockey. In high school boys cross country, it was the Batavia Bulldogs winning the SBAAC American Division championship while the Bethel-Tate Tigers earned the SBAAC National Division champion award. Amelia senior Tom Casavant received the SBAAC American Division Runner of the Year Award, while Batavia's Kristen Wells received the league's Coach of the Year Award. Earning SBAAC American Division First Team cross country awards were Chase Easterling (sophomore, Western Brown), Luke Glenn (senior, New Richmond), Dylan Young (senior, Batavia), Nathan DeRose (junior, Batavia), Ridge Cook (sophomore, Batavia), Justin Tavner (senior, Amelia), Tom Casavant (senior, Amelia), and Roger Casavant (senior, Amelia). In the SBAAC National
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Georgetown sophomore Cameron Brookbank and junior teammate Logan Doss, the G-Men trailed 27-17 with just over three minutes to go before halftime break. It was a three-pointer by Georgetown senior Christian Linville with
Division, it was BethelTate junior Jackson Coates earning the Runner of the Year Award, while Bethel's Pam Taylor received the Coach of the Year Award. Receiving SBAAC National Division First Team awards for boys cross country were K.C. Jones (senior, Williamsburg), Chris Dietrick (senior, Georgetown), Jared Boeckman (junior, Felicity-Franklin), Seth Teaney (sophomore, Clermont Northeastern), Tyler Holland (sophomore, Blanchester), Ricky Davis (sophomore, Blanchester), Hunter Browning (freshman, Blanchester), and Jackson Coates (junior, BethelTate). In high school girls cross country, the Amelia Lady Barons were this year's SBAAC American Division champions, while the Blanchester Lady Wildcats claimed the SBAAC National Division title. Amelia sophomore Maddie Walker took home the American Division Runner of the Year Award, while Amelia's Shane Heikenfeld received the American Division Cross Country Coach of the Year Award. Receiving SBAAC American Division First Team cross country awards were Sophie Leto (sophomore, Western Brown), Carson Jones (sophomore, Western Brown), Maddie Baker (freshman, Norwood), Jenna Burns (freshman, New Richmond), Caitie Biehle (sophomore, New Richmond), Lily Holt (freshman, Batavia), Morgan Walsh (sophomore, Amelia), and Maddie Walker (sophomore, Amelia). Taking home the SBAAC National Division Girls Cross Country Runner of the Award was Year Blanchester junior Savannah Rhodes, while Blanchester's Tony Blevins received the National Division Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year Award. Receiving SBAAC National Division First Team awards for girls cross country were Hope Schaljo (senior, Williamsburg), Katlin Colwell (freshman, Georgetown), Madison Winter (junior, Felicity), Kaitlyn Sharp (junior, Felicity), Savannah Rhodes (junior, Blanchester), McKenzie Hamm (senior, Blanchester), Olivia Gundler (sophomore, Blanchester), and Jenna Carter (freshman, Bethel).
1:35 to go in the second quarter that would spark a Georgetown rally. What followed was an assist by Georgetown senior Solomon Underwood for a bucket by sophomore postman Noah Pack. Pack was fouled on the shot, and went to the charity stripe to finish off the old fashioned three-point play to slice the North Adams lead to 3223.
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Cameron Brookbank led the G-Men with 18 points in the Nov. 11 Foundation Game.
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SBAAC National Division First Team golfers pose with their awards during the Nov. 9 Fall Sports Awards Banquet held at Hamersville School. From the left, are Jacob Wells (junior, Williamsburg), Lance Sininger (sophomore, Georgetown - Golfer of the Year), Chris Moorhouse (junior, Clermont Northeastern), Noah Hoeppner (sophomore, Clermont Northeastern),a nd Clayton Guy (senior, Blanchester). Not pictured in Alex Zurbuch (junior, Georgetown).
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SBAAC American Division First Team tennis players pose with their awards during the Nov. 9 Fall Sports Awards Banquet at Hamersville. From the left, are Hanna Young (junior, Western Brown), Kasi Boyd (senior, Western Brown), Maria Steinmetz (senior, New Richmond), Krista Reid (senior, New Richmond), Taylor Cardarelli (senior, New Richmond), Lily Cahall (senior, New Richmond), Kelsey Salmons (sophomore, Goshen), Caroline Clifton (sophomore, Goshen), and Molly Stockton (junior, Amelia).
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SBAAC American Division First Team boys cross country runners pose with their awards during the Nov. 9 Fall Sports Awards Banquet at Hamersville. From the left, are Chase Easterling (sophomore, Western Brown), Luke Glenn (senior, New Richmond), Dylan Young (senior, Batavia), Nathan DeRose (junior, Batavia), Ridge Cook (sophomore, Batavia), Justin Tavner (senior, Amelia), Tom Casavant (senior, Amelia), and Roger Casavant (senior, Amelia).
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SBAAC National Division First Team girls cross country runners pose with their awards during the Nov. 9 Fall Sports Awards Banquet at Hamersville. From the left, are Hope Schaljo (senior, Williamsburg), Katlin Colwell (freshman, Georgetown), Madison Winter (junior, Felicity), Savannah Rhodes (junior, Blanchester), McKenzie Hamm (senior, Blanchester), Olivia Gundler (sophomore, Blanchester), and Jenna Carter (freshman, Bethel-Tate). Not pictured is Kaitlyn Sharp (junior, Felicity).
After a bucket by Brookbank on a fast-break to end scoring in the second quarter, the G-Men trailed 32-25 at halftime, slicing the Devils' lead in half during their rally late in the first half. Another old fashioned three-point play by Pack with 7:10 to go in the third quarter left the G-Men trailing by only six (34-28) just before Linville picked up his third foul of the night and took a seat on the bench. Then it was North Adams' point guard Isaiah Anderson causing problems for the Georgetown offense, grabbing two straight steals and cruising down the court for two easy buckets on transition to expand the Devils' lead to 38-28. The Devils rose to a 4228 lead before a field goal from close range by Solomon Underwood left the G-Men trailing by 12. Once again it was the GMen putting together a late-quarter rally. A set of hit free throws by Brookbank cut the North Adams lead to 42-37, then it was an assist by Strickland for a bucket by Solomon Underwood that narrow the margin to 4239. A rebound and put-back by Georgetown senior Chris Dietrick sliced the
North Adams lead to 42-41 clock, but in the final posLeading the G-Men in with under a minute to go session of the night it was scoring was Brookbank in the third quarter. Solomon Underwood drib- with 18 points, while Pack At the end of the third, it bling down the court ended the night with 16 was North Adams leading unguarded and draining a points. shot beyond the arc just 44-41. Leading all scorers was After a set of hit free before the buzzer sounded. Anderson with 30 points. throws by Anderson to start the fourth quarter, an assist by Linville for a score by Strickland on a fast-break left the G-Men trailing by just three, 46-43 with 5:42 left on the clock. The Devils then pulled away to a 53-43 lead, and the G-Men once again found themselves battling back from a double-digit deficit. A hit free throw by Doss, followed by a three-pointer by Brookbank, cut the North Adams lead to 5347, then it was Brookbank burying a set of free throws in the shooting bonus to narrow the margin to 5349. The Devils clung tight to a narrow lead into the final minute of the fourth frame. With 32 seconds left on the clock, it was a bucket by Brookbank that left the G-Men trailing by just three, 56-53. The Devils sealed the deal at the charity stripe in the final seconds, as the GMen fouled to stop the clock. Wade Linville/The News Democrat A set of hit free throws by Anderson expanded the Devils' lead to 60-55 with Georgetown’s Kennedy Underwood drives to the only 3.7 seconds left on the hoop past North Adams defenders during the OHSAA Foundation Games held at Georgetown on Nov. 11.
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Custom Framing
135 Oak St. Mt. Orab 45154
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Jamie Taylor
Locally owned and operated with over 10 years experience
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Stoves
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Think about all the school carnivals and fund-raising events during the year. Local businesses throughout our area contribute thousands of dollars in money, services and merchandise to help make them successful. When you spend money with local shops and businesses, you help those businesses grow and prosper. Successful businesses stay around for a long time and help share the tax load for government services. When you shop locally, you help yourself and all of us! Find everything you need in your own backyard, travel fewer miles & save time and gas, to boot!
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RESIDENTIAL CONCEPTS, INC
DIRECT SUPPORT PERSONNEL Full Time and Part Time Positions 2nd & 3rd Shifts $11.25 hourly rate No prior experience Paid training
H.S. Diploma or G.E.D., Background Checks, Valid Driver’s License Required
Assist persons with developmental disabilities in daily living skills and community activities in a home environment. Health insurance paid by company, Simple IRA with 3% match, and vacation.
$750 Sign-on Bonus (after 520 hours worked)
APPLY IN PERSON AT: 4073 Tollgate Road Batavia, Ohio 45103 Near Williamsburg Office hours: M-F 9:00am-3:00pm www.residentialconcepts.org 513-724-0094
HELP WANTED
The Clermont Sun in Batavia is looking for newspaper inserters for the mailroom. Full time & part time available 1st & 3rd shift available Apply at:
Clermont Sun Publishing 465 East Main St. Batavia, Ohio 45103 or Call Tuesdays ONLY Ask for Connie 513-732-2511
HELP WANTED
ENTRY LEVEL – FACTORY POSITIONS Immediate Openings. Great Benefits. Apply @ Core Composites Cincinnati 4174 Half Acre Road Batavia, 45103 Or send resume t o droush@coremt.com 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.
WE HAVE JOBS!!!! Landscape, General Labor Window Mfg., Construction Painters, Material Handlers Shipping, Warehouse Inspectors, Packers, Electrician, machine Operators/maintenance, Welders, Construction. Call 513-842-8000 today for an immediate interview! or apply online at www.expresspros.com Select the Cincinnati East office. EXPRESS EMPLOYM E N T PROFESSIONALS
FULL TIME EXPERIENCED MEDICAL ASSISTANT needed for a busy Batavia practice. Epic knowledge a plus. Hours are MondayFriday 9:00 am -5:30 pm. No weekends. Send resume with salary requirements to: Practice Administrator 2055 Hospital Drive Suite 300 Batavia, Ohio 45103 or email resume to clermontinternists2@gmail.com. NO phone calls please.
PINE RIDGE PINE VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL HOMES INC
NOW HIRING DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF/STNA’S FULL & PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE • 2ND & 3RD SHIFTS DIRECT CARE STAFF 11.50 PER HOUR STNA’S 13.00 PER HOUR
QUALIFICATION’S INCLUDE: PASS A DRUG SCREEN • CLEAN BACKGROUND CHECK • VALID DRIVERS LICENSE • HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED • 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER • STNA’S MUST CARRY A CURRENT VALID CERTIFICATION YOU WILL BE ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THEIR HOME AND COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT’S
SIGN ON BONUS OF $800.00
( after 400 hours worked ) Employee health insurance plan paid by the company, Vacation pay , Birthday pay, Aflac APPLY AT 146 NORTH 3RD STREET WILLIAMSBURG OHIO 45176 M-F 9 AM - 5 PM
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Sun Publishing Group, a family-owned community media company based in Batavia, Ohio, with newspapers, websites, magazines and specialty publications is looking for a talented design and pagination artist to help take our company to the next level in community marketing/layout. We are a young company with a long history of community newspapers and websites looking to expand our presence in web and graphic design to fit the needs of a changing social environment. If you have a natural eye for design and layout with the knowledge of QuarkXPress and Adobe InDesign this could be a perfect fit for you. There is also a need to understand and use an ad tracking software to place the ads in each publication. This position would be working with existing staff on designing newspaper ads, layouts of newspapers and design websites for four different newspapers. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Graphics design and/or three years experience newspaper or print design. The position has a Monday-Friday work schedule.
Send your resume to Scott.t.champion@gmail.com
BROWN COUNTY SHERIFF’s OFFICE POSITION OPENING
CORRECTIONS OFFICER
There is currently a position opening for a Corrections Officer with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office. Applicants must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must be in good physical and mental condition and must be able to complete all required Jail training as required by the Ohio Department of Corrections. Salary will follow the Corrections Officer pay scale as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement. Duty hours are based on 12 hour shifts, 80 hours bi-weekly, weekends & holidays subject to being worked with rotating days off. Shifts are determined by seniority.
Applications will be accepted for the above position through December 9, 2016 at 4:00PM. Applications can be obtained at the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, 750 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, OH 45121.
EXPERIENCED ROUGH FRAMER or Carpenter’s Helper needed, new construction. MUST HAVE Transportation & Phone. Call 513-752-1606 leave message.
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.
HIRING CAREGIVERS! Clermont and Brown County openings. Helping seniors to remain at home by providing non-medical care. All shifts. Home Instead Senior Care Call 513230-5111
PART TIME office help needed for a landscaping company. Eastern Clermont County. 513-8763081.
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 experience. Apply in person at: 789 US Hwy 50 Milford, OH 45150. 513-965-9200.
HOME CARE agency serving DDS (FKA) MRDD seeks experienced & mature direct care professionals for 24/7, homes in Amelia/ Beechmont. Immediate openings available. 513-379-5995. Leave message. DRIVERS: REGIONAL. Home Weekly/BiWeekly Guaranteed. Paid Loaded & Empty/Rider Program. No-Touch, Benefits & Monthly Bonuses. 877-758-3905.
SEXUAL ASSAULT ADVOCATE YWCA Greater Cincinnati and Women Helping Women are hiring for a full-time Sexual Assault Advocate for Adams and Brown Counties. Candidates should have bachelor’s degree in social work/human services or related field. Experience in sexual assault advocacy, strong communication, organization and project planning skills are essential. Candidates must have reliable transportation and be comfortable in conducting outreach and supporting relationships with survivors, community volunteers, courts, law enforcement, local hospitals, and mental health providers. Please submit resume and cover letter to Amber Malott at amalott@ywcacin.org DRIVERS WANTED. Class A-CDL. Local and over the road. 606-776-8627.
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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.”
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.”
Now Accepting Applications at
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT
11 Cecelia Drive Amelia, Oh 45102
459 S. Mulberry St., Wilmington, Oh 45177
AMANDA ACRES APARTMENTS 513-753-4334
DESIGNATED FOR 62 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, HANDICAP/ DISABLED REGARDLESS OF AGE.
ONE AND TWO 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. Metro accepted TDD #419-526-0466 “This institution is an equal opportunity employer.”
THE VILLAGE OF RUSSELLVILLE is seeking qualified candidates for the parttime salary position of FISCAL OFFICER/ VILLAGE CLERK. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Preparing the annual budget, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, banking activity, office duties and attending monthly meetings. Requirements: Experience in accounting, computer skills, Microsoft Office. Knowledge of governmental fund accounting is strongly desired. For more info call 937-377-9129. Mail resume to: Village of Russellville, PO Box 158, Russellville, OH 45168 or email to villageofrussellville@yahoo.com WE ARE NOW HIRING for kitchen work. Looking for a dependable upbeat person with reliable transportation, flexibility with the work schedule includes weekends. No Experience necessary. Located in Eastern Brown County. if interested please e-mail resume to: barrelracerrobyn@ yahoo.com be sure to include contact information.
DRIVERS WANTED Tanker Endorsement Needed Earn up to $300 a day 2 Years Experience Class A CDL Local Hauling $500 Sign-on Bonus (See details at TCB office) Call TCB Trucking 513-309-7559 513-625-8183
MULBERRY HILL APARTMENTS Office 937-380-4563 TDD 419-526-0466
ONE & TWO BEDROOM APPLIANCES PROVIDED. LAUNDRY FACILITY ON SITE RENTAL ASISTANCE IS AVAILABLE TDD #419-526-0466
“This institution is an equal opportunity employer.”
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. Some possible overnight work - no more than 200 miles from home. TRUCK WASHER - Part time, S a t u r d a y s $10.00/hour. Call 937-444-3717. APTS UNFURNISHED
MT. ORAB - 55 and older community. New construction - 2 BEDROOM SPECIALS! Call today! 937-444-1708
BATAVIA: 2BR, $550. per month, balcony, quiet family friendly, central a/c, eat-in equipped kitchen, laundry. Offstreet parking. 513-561-4014.
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 9:30am-3:30pm. 513-732-6935 TDD# 1-800-750-0750 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider & employer.”
RIPLEY 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT OR HOUSE FOR RENT No Pets. References required. $400 month plus deposit. 937-6180066
RIPLEY - 1 BR Ground floor LR, KIT & Deck, lower level 1-BR, BA, walk in closet, storage rm & door to patio and yard. All appliances inc dish washer & washer/ dryer. In Ripley at 4th & Market St. 2 person max, no pets or smokers please. Credit & background check required. $400/mo & $400 deposit. Text/call 513-373-9123.
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 1 & 2 BR APARTMENTS Williamsburg, all utilities included except electric. 513-724-7802.
GET MORE FOR YOUR MONEY! New deluxe 1-3 BR apartments in Mt. Orab. Prices range from $620 - $1200. These are a must see! 937-444-3043.
RIPLEY, OH. RIVERVIEW 38 NORTH FRONT ST., 1st floor, 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Available now. $475 month plus deposit plus utilities. 513-616-8665 leave name & number.
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
HOUSES FOR RENT
BEAUTIFUL SPACIOUS 4 bedroom, 2 Bath, 2 car garage home to rent ASAP in Mt. Orab. Located near WB schools. Kitchen appliances included. Over 1800 sq ft. living space. NO pets, tenants responsible for water, electric, and lawn maintenance. 1 yr lease, deposit required. Call 937-213-1548 or go to www.tristaterental management.com for more information and to download an application.
VERY NICE & CLEAN 3BR, 1.5 BA near 62 & 32. NO SMOKING! NO PETS! $695/month plus deposit. 937-515-0210
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3BR, 1BA located in Ripley, full basement, fresh paint, some appliances; $475/mo plus deposit. Call 937213-2401. MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT
NICE CLEAN 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME on 2 acres. Has stove, refridgerator, shed. NO SMOKING, NO PETS. References required. $475.00 deposit, $475.00 rent. Call 937-378-6827 GARAGE/ PARKING/ STORAGE
GARAGE FOR RENT CHEAP!! 9x18 garage with concrete floor and roll-up door. No car/boat repair, etc. FOR STORAGE ONLY. $65.00 per month Call Bill 14 513-383-4084 North Third Street Ripley, Ohio 45167 LOTS & ACREAGE
20 PRIME ACRES. 1800’ frontage all tillable Scott Township 937-444-7048 SEWING & ALTERATIONS
EXPERIENCED SEAMSTRESS offering sewing and alterations. Willing to travel or work from home. Call Pat at 937444-4627 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 FIREWOOD
FOR SALE: Seasoned firewood, full measured cord, $130.00. Cash only. You haul. 937-4446167. 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 & SUPPLIES
SIAMESE KITTENS - Seal Point, pure bred - not registered. Vet checked. $190.00 each - cash only. 937-584-4497
TWO COON HOUND PUPS, male and female, full blooded, out of good stock, six months old. FREE TO GOOD HOME. 937-5153277 HORSES/ LIVESTOCK
FOR SALE: 10 YEAR OLD MINIATURE HORSE, mare very gentle, great 4-H project, AMHR registered. $300 (937) 2050133
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HAY & GRAIN
HAY FOR SALE Mixed grass, hay 4x5 round bales, & small square bales (937) 725-5050 MIXED HAY FOR SALE - 5x5 round bales $30, Square bales $4 937-618-1410 MISC. FOR SALE
VIKING EQUIPMENT 13 ton Ram engine lift, $250. Electric pop machine $75 513-875-2263.
HO MODEL TRAINS Rivarossi 2-6-6-6 Locomotive, Chesapeake & Ohio, Rivarossi Log Buggie, Spectrum 80 Ton shay, Cass Scenic R. R., Bockman Bobber Caboose, Cass Scenic R.R. Call 937-4446293 R.V.’S/CAMPERS
2012 GULF STREAM Camper, 19 miles, excellent condition. Never been smoked in. $20,000 OBO 937-217-5487 YARD/GARAGE SALE
Turner Estate Auction 4817 Delhi Arnheim Rd, Georgetown, OH 45121
November 19, 2016 @ 10:00 AM
A lovely three bedroom house full of clean used furniture and household items. Three like new bedroom suites, living room suite, dining room furniture, curio cabinet, serving cart, dinette table, washer, dryer, range, refrigerator, grill, lawn furniture, dishes, small appliances, pots and pans, crystal stemware, linens and so much more!! This house is spotlessly clean and so are the furnishings. You won’t want to miss this auction!! Starts promptly at 10 so don’t be late. See our website for pictures and details. Terms – Payment in full on day of Auction. Cash, Check w/ ID, Visa, MasterCard, with 3% handling fee. NO BUYERS PREMIUM! Campbell’s Frontier Realty
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EARLY DEADLINES The Clermont Sun Thursday, November 24th edition Advertising Deadline:
NOTICE TO BIDDERS STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Columbus, Ohio Division of Construction Management Legal Copy Number: 160613 Sealed proposals will be accepted from pre-qualified bidders at the ODOT Office of Contracts until 10:00 a.m. on December 15, 2016. Project 160613 is located in Brown County, SR 763-1.02 Brdg Replace and is a CULVERT REPLACEMENT project. The date set for completion of this work shall be as set forth in the bidding proposal. Plans and Specifications are on file in the Department of Transportation.
CS 11-17-16, 11-24-16 ---------------------------------------NOTICE OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT The General Purpose Financial Statements of the Eastern Local School District for the fiscal year ended June 30th, 2016 are available for inspection at the Office of the Treasurer of the Board of Education, 11479 U.S. Hwy 62, Winchester Ohio. Kevin Kendall, Treasurer Eastern Local School District CS 11-17-16 ----------------------------------------
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Sardinia UMC T-giving dinner The Sardinia United Methodist Church is hosting their annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, November 19, from 5 p.m.
to 7 p.m. All are welcome to the free meal of traditional Thanksgiving favorites at the church on S. Main St., Sardinia, behind US Bank.
Historical Society to meet The November meeting of the Brown County Historical Society will be held on Thursday, November 17th at the Ohio Veterans Home at 2003 Veterans Blvd. in Georgetown. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the dining room of the Veterans Provided/The News Democrat
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"MILO" is an intact male who is approximately three years old and weighs fifty pounds. Milo is getting a little sad in his kennel. He loves to go out and play and watches down the aisle for someone to come get him out. He is fuzzy and funny and would make a great family dog.
"Amara" is a spayed female who is approximately a year old and weighs 54 pounds. She knows basic commands and is happy and friendly.
Working with veteran gardeners This past year Master Gardener Volunteers have been helping with raised bed gardens and a Perennial Bed in the courtyard of the Memory Unit at the Ohio Veterans Home. We have enjoyed working with the staff to make the courtyard come alive with blooms and vegetables. This past week I was asked to talk about our Ohio Veterans Home garden project at the Ohio Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinators Conference held at Ohio State University. I was honored to share the stories of the Veteran Gardeners that I have met through the years. Meeting on the third Tuesday of each month and working with the Veteran Gardeners provides opportunities for education and conversations. This fellowship of gardening allows the Veteran gardeners to share stories of long ago and far away that were some of the most joyous times in their lives. Gardens are planted and cared for. Friendships are formed. Spirits are raised.
BY Faye Mahaffey OSUE Brown County Master Gardener Volunteers meet monthly during the growing season with an enthusiastic group of gardeners at the Ohio Veterans Home at Georgetown. Large raised beds in the courtyard are accessible to gardeners that have limited movement capabilities. We help amend the soil, till, plant, mulch, weed, or complete any other jobs as needed. Most of all we look forward to making new gardening friends as the summer growing season progresses. Susan Barber, one of the OSUE Brown County Master Gardener Volunteers, grows tomato plants for the Veteran Gardeners. The excitement on planting day is over the top! I have learned that I need to be there early with the plants and armed with several Master Gardeners eager to dig in the dirt. This project started in 2010 with a total of eight Veteran Gardeners. Some years the number has been as many as 22. The original
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The raised gardens at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown.
raised beds were constructed of lumber and a couple of years ago new brick beds were built with ample space to maneuver around the garden beds. In 2011 the OSUE Outstanding Master Gardener Volunteer Project for the small county program was awarded to Brown County at the International Master Gardener Conference in
Charleston, West Virginia. The “Seeds of Freedom� project encourages residents to continue their life-long love of gardening. These long-term care Veterans enjoy the feel of dirt in their hands, regardless of the limitations of a wheelchair, oxygen tank, or other health issues. Beginning Veteran gardeners need basic knowledge about planting, maintenance and harvesting.
November events at the Georgetown library Take a step back into prehistoric times at the Georgetown Library. On Thursday, November 17th, at 5:30 pm, attend our Dino-vember Family Night. Join the Education Chair of the Dry Dredgers Fossil Club, Greg Courtney as he brings his World Famous Fossils and Flying Dinosaur Boomerang Show to the
library. This event is free for all ages and no registration is required. All children in attendance will take home a free fossil sample. Movie lovers are welcome to attend one of our free movie events during the month of November. Adults, 18 and over, are invited to our Throwback Thursday Theater on
Thursday, November 10th. We will be showing the 1993 classic “dramedy� Grumpy Old Men at 6:00 pm in the Community Room of the Georgetown Library. The new Disney and Pixar hit, Finding Dory will be showing at our Family Saturday Matinee, on November 26th. Showtime will be 1:00 pm in the
Community Room. This is an event for all ages and no registration is required. If your child has been participating in the “Seasons Readings� program; Santa Shop sign-ups will begin November 7th. You may stop in the library to select a time for your child to spend their reading dollars in the Santa Shop.
Home. We will be eating in the cafeteria, with members and guests paying for their meals. At approximately 6:45 we will be moving upstairs to hear life stories shared by veterans and other guests. This promises to be an interesting meeting and all are invited to attend.
Chatfield College lessons and carols Chatfield College is pleased to invite the community to Lessons and Carols on Friday, December 2, 2016 at 7 p.m. in the Mongan Academic Building on the St. Martin Campus. Lessons and Carols reminds us of the meaning of the Advent Season through music and selected readings by the students, staff and members of the Chatfield College community. The story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth
of Jesus is told in nine short Bible readings from Genesis, the prophetic books and the Gospels, inte rspersed with the singing of Christmas carols, hymns and choir music. A punch and cookie reception will follow the program to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas holiday season. For more information about the event, call (513) 875-3344, ext. 126 or email pam.spencer@chatfield.edu. Admission is free and open to the public.
State works to curb drugged driving As families and friends prepare to gather together during the busy holiday travel season, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Ohio State Highway Patrol are utilizing the state’s 130 freeway message signs, as well as portable highway signs, to raise awareness about the growing drugged driving problem in Ohio. The highway signs will display messaging alerting travelers to the increase in drugged driving crashes. They also urge people to start talking about the drug abuse epidemic, a reference to the state’s Start Talking Initiative that encourages parents and community leaders to talk to their children about the dangers of drug use. According to ODOT traffic crash statistics, Ohio has seen a 25% increase in drugged driving crashes since 2012. There have been 3,574 drugged driving crashes already this year, or about 33 percent of all
impaired driving crashes. Driving a vehicle while impaired, whether by alcohol or drugs, puts the driver, passengers, roadside workers, and others who share the road at risk. “Law enforcement officers, first responders, tow truck drivers and the majority of our workers here at ODOT do their jobs alongside our roads and highways. Their safety is at risk every time someone gets behind the wheel while impaired,� said ODOT Director Jerry Wray. “There is so much that needs to be done to address this problem, but one way we can start is by talking to young people about the dangers of drug use and impaired driving.� “Lives are forever changed when people make the decision to drive after taking drugs,� said Colonel Paul Pride, Patrol Superintendent. “If you see drug activity or impaired driving report it immediately to the Patrol by calling #677.�
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Sports Thursday, November 17, 2016
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Eastern High School cheerleaders perform for the large crowd of spectators during the Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington Cheer Invitational held Nov. 12.
SHAC cheer squads compete at Ripley Invite BY WADE LINVILLE THE NEWS DEMOCRAT
An empty seat could hardly be found in the Ripley-Union-Lewis-High School gymnasium on Saturday, Nov. 12, as RULH played host to its Cheer Invitational with teams of the Southern Hills Athletic Conference coming out to compete. There were several cheer squads from the junior high to high school level putting together dazzling performances for the large crowd, but unfortunately not all could take home trophies. In the high school division, it was the cheer squad of West Union taking first place, while Manchester finished runner-up and North Adams placed third. In the junior high division, the RULH Middle School team took first place, while West Union finished second, and North Adams and Manchester tied for third. Wade Linville/The News Democrat The cheer competition Wade Linville/The News Democrat between SHAC squads is Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington Middle School cheerheld each year at different leaders perform for a first place finish at the RULH Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington High School cheerleaders perform for the large schools in the SHAC. Cheer Invitational held Saturday, Nov. 12. crowd of spectators at the RULH Cheer Invitational held Saturday, Nov. 12.
G'town to hold Black and Gold Night Deer-gun hunting season begins Nov. 28 PRESS RELEASE THE NEWS DEMOCRAT
The 2016-17 basketball season is quickly approaching, and Georgetown Jr./Sr. High School has scheduled its
annual Black and Gold Night for Nov. 18. The event begins at 6 p.m., giving Georgetown basketball fans who attend a chance to meet this year's high school and junior high basketball teams as they
are introduced. There will also be Georgetown Spirit Wear for sale along with raffles and prizes. A Black and Gold Dance for high school students will be held from 8-10 p.m.
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The Western Brown High School Athletic Department and high
school cheerleaders will be hosting a "Veterans Night" on Friday, Feb. 5 during the Western Brown vs. New Richmond boys game.
Any veteran who provides identification will be admitted free and will be recognized at the game. Any questions, call 937444-2544 Ext. 21007.
Submit your sporting news to us by email at wlinville@browncountypress.com
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Deer hunting is an extremely popular activity for sportsmen statewide, and Ohio’s white-tailed deer continue to provide hunters across the state with excellent opportunities for success as they head out into the field. Ohio’s deer-gun season opens Monday, Nov. 28. Hunting remains the most effective management tool for maintaining Ohio’s healthy deer population, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Wildlife Hotline Hunters and others who have questions about hunting can contact the ODNR
Division of Wildlife tollfree at 800-WILDLIFE (945-3543). The whitetailed deer-gun hunting seasons occur at a time when Ohio hunters may have last-minute questions, and the ODNR Division of Wildlife will be available to assist. Special call center hours include: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18-19, for youth deer-gun season. 12-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 26-27. 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 28, to Friday, Dec. 2, and 12-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, for deer-gun season. The hotline will be closed Thanksgiving Day. Hunting Season Details, Dates, Hours and Bag Limits
Ohio’s annual youth white-tailed deer hunting season gives young hunters the opportunity to pursue the state’s most popular big-game animal on Nov. 19-20, and it is open to hunters with a valid youth hunting license and a deer permit. During the deer-gun seasons, deer can be hunted with a shotgun, a muzzleloader .38 caliber or larger, a handgun .357 caliber or larger, specific pistol-cartridge rifles or bows from Monday, Nov. 28, to Sunday, Dec. 4, and Dec. 17-18. Details about deer hunting rules are contained in the 2016-2017 Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations, available where licenses are sold or at wildohio.gov.