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Foreclosure filed on former Meadowwood Care Facility facility following the sale, but that no taxes were paid in 2015 or so far in 2016. According to the filing, the property still has three mortgages on it, two with First Financial bank for $100,000 and $1,803,227, and one with Peoples Bank for $4,500,000. Patrick is asking Common Pleas Judge Scott Gusweiler in the filing to find that the county has a valid first lien on the property. At the time of his purchase of Meadowwood in 2014, Surapaneni also
BY Wayne Gates Brown County Treasurer Connie Patrick has filed for foreclosure of the former Meadowwood Care Facility in Georgetown. There current tax liability on two parcels of property at 61 Stephens Avenue is $74,531.68. The facility was purchased by Dr. Krishna Surapaneni in January of 2014 at auction for $605,000. Patrick said that the real estate taxes were paid on the
Ten indicted by Brown County Grand Jury Drugs. Tracy Newman, 45 of Fayetteville, is charged with Illegal Cultivation of Marijuana and Possession of Marijuana. Douglas Bingaman, 54 of Fayetteville, is charged with Illegal Cultivation of Marijuana and Possession of Marijuana. Thomas Clark, Jr., 60 of Georgetown, is charged with Illegal Cultivation of Marijuana and Possession of Marijuana. Gary Kirschner, 54 of Ripley, is charged with Illegal Cultivation of Marijuana and Possession of Marijuana. Billy Cottrell, 39 of Ripley, is charged with Illegal Cultivation of Marijuana and Possession of Marijuana.
BY Wayne Gates Ten people were indicted by a Brown County Grand Jury on Nov. 17. Johnny Cox, 49 of Ripley, is charged with two counts of Corrupting Others With Drugs, two counts of Trafficking in Heroin and one count of Possession of Heroin. Eric Mcintosh, 36 of Ripley, is charged with Aggravated Possession of Drugs, Illegal Manufacture of Drugs and Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals for the Manufacture of Drugs. Joseph Poole, 29 of Georgetown, is charged with two counts of Harassment with a Bodily Substance. Dakota Walton, 24 of Cincinnati, is charged with Aggravated Possession of Drugs. Kaleb Kelch, 40 of Sardinia, is charged with Aggravated Possession of
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owned Southwest Regional Medical Center. An email from SWRMC Administrative Assistant Frieda Meyers regarding the purchase was sent on Jan. 15, 2014 to SWRMC staff after the sale, presumably at Surapaneni’s direction. It read “I am happy to inform you that Meadowwood nursing home has been acquired by Dr. Krishna and will be opened after repairs and completion of regulatory requirements have been satisfied. It is licenses for 86 beds and will ultimately employ approximately 60 individuals to meet the needs of patient care.� Despite the statements in the e-mail, the facility never reopened.
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Brown County Treasurer Connie Patrick has filed for foreclosure on the former Meadowwood Care Center property.
Nature Works Grant funds for new Senior Playground BY MARTHA B. JACOB More than a year and a half ago, Georgetown resident Nancy Montgomery had a vision of building a senior playground area at Kathryn Hanlon Park in Georgetown. She and Georgetown Mayor Dale Cahall, began the process of apply for a Nature Works Grant through the village. Montgomery wrote the grant, according to Cahall. “It seemed endless waiting to hear from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources about the grant,� Montgomery said, “But we recently learned that we did indeed receive the Nature Works Grant we had applied for. “This is a 75%-25% matching grant. We asked for $81,660 and received a grant for $61,245. We began immediately raising the other 25%, $20,415 and we are now within $4,000 of our goal. What a generous community we live in!� The future Senior Playground Project will feature equipment from ‘Motion Wellness Systems’ which are designed to improve stability, balance, coordination and social interaction for senior citizens. The equipment is vandal proof and meets needs of seniors and other groups such as accident victims, patients in recovery, cancer
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A new Senior Playground is coming to Kathryn Hanlon Park in Georgetown. It will be in the front of the park with easy access for senior citizens.
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Georgetown Mayor Dale Cahall is shown here with Nancy Montgomery discussing a Nature Works Grant for $61,245 for the construction of a new Senior Playground in Georgetown.
victims who have gone through radiation and chemotherapy and other conditions that affect balance and stability. The Motion Wellness System that will be purchased with the grant funds will be located in the front of
Kathryn Hanlon Park with easy access for seniors. “This is a top of the line system,� Montgomery said. “This is basically playground equipment for the elderly.� The project will include the following features:
• Tables with checkerboards on them; • At least 5 benches, maybe more; • A shade cover; • A fence with an open entrance; • All the Motion Wellness Systems, balance beams, a rope course, a rope bridge, a stair walk, which also includes 18 activities. Montgomery said that according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) one out of three adults aged 65 and over, falls each year and among this group, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries. About 50% of all admissions to long-term care communities relates to a fall. “To my knowledge there are no other facilities available in our area that offers what this project will offer,â€? Montgomery said. “This will be a safe environment for people to come and enjoy and benefit from. They can take advantage of the equipment, socialize with friends and others participating.â€? Montgomery said that the groundbreaking for the 45 feet by 45 feet concrete slab will begin in early March next year. For more information about this project, contact Montgomery at (937) 3783744, Cahall at (937) 3786395, ext. 1000 or Georgetown Village Administrator, Art Owens at (937) 378-6395, ext. 1003
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The Georgetown Police Department has been taking part in the “Shop with a Cop� program since 2013, according to Georgetown Police Chief Robert Freeland. This year’s event is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 20. “With all the support we’ve received for the Shop With a Cop program we have been able to make the Christmas of 14 children from low income households much brighter,� Chief Freeland said. “During their special day, these children are assigned their very own officer. The kids are treated to breakfast, shopping for themselves and family members, lunch, a movie, video arcade and a pizza dinner while the kids and offi-
cers and many volunteers wrap all the presents.� Chief Freeland said that on Christmas Eve the gifts are delivered by those same officers along with a complete turkey dinner from the Mt. Orab Kroger store. “This is not only a wonderful and positive experience for these children,� Chief Freeland said, “but for the officers involved as well. Russellville Police Chief Matt Wertz has also been involved with the Shop With a Cop Program and said that each year the program has continued to grow and considers it a fantastic program. “Last year the program helped about 30 children and their families through this program,� Chief Wertz said. “This year we are hoping to increase that number to 40. It costs about $500 for each
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child to be a part of the program. “More and more private individuals, community groups and businesses want to help us and these families, and we hope that they will open their hearts and help us
out this year.� Checks can be made payable to any of the Police Departments in Brown County, including The Georgetown Police Officers Association/Shop With a Cop.
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BC Beekeepers Association busy rescuing honey bees BY Martha B. Jacob In June this year the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service released a report on the Ohio Honey Bee Colony Inventory. The report showed an 11% drop in the number of existing honey bee colonies in Ohio, as of Jan. 1,2016 from Jan. 1, 2015. The report was bad news for all honey bee farmers across the country and not just in Ohio according to Gary Keuffer coordinator of education for the Brown County Beekeepers Association. “There are fewer bees now than there once was, basically because of mites and pesticides,” Keuffer explained. “Our organization has been around since the late 80’s and was started by Joel Boothby of Brown County, and I attended the very first meeting and have been involved with bees ever since. About 15 or 20 people showed up for that first meeting and we’ve been continuing to grow. “Our Beekeepers Association is under the Ohio State Beekeepers Association and we’re a not-for-profit group. Our ultimate goal is to get more people involved in beekeeping, the younger the better.” Keuffer said it is very important to educated the public on the necessity of honey bees. Bees are especially important to mankind since most crops grown for their fruits (including vegetables such as squash, cucumber, tomato and eggplant), nuts, seeds, fiber (such as cotton), and hay (alfalfa grown to feed livestock) require pollination by insects. Pollinating insects
also play a critical role in maintaining natural plant communities and ensuring production of seeds in most flowering plants. “One of the things our organization does is remove hives when people want them gone,” Keuffer added. “We recently received a call from Alma Monk from Mt. Orab about a large swarm of bees in the top of her house. “We are always excited to do bee removals (rescues) of local bees, because we know they’re going to thrive in this area. One of the advantages of being a member of our organization is that you get put on a swarm list, and you get the bees rescued, at no cost.” Keuffer discussed a recent removal of bees where floor boards had to be removed to get to
Upon receiving the call from Mrs. Monk, Keuffer found that bees had moved into the very peak of her house. “They were well established but according to Mrs. Monk they weren’t bothering anything,” he said. “But eventually the honey began to seep down on her patio and her dog got stung. “This was really high up, and she had contacted a contractor to set up scaffolding which made it possible for us to reach the hive.” Initially the bees were to be exterminated by the contractor but she was told that the Beekeepers Association could remove the swarm and save them. “We were able to remove the bees with the use of a very gentle vacuum that collects the
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These bees, along with their cones and honey were gently removed from the home of Mt. Orab resident Alma Monk.
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Sometimes a gentle vacuum is used to safely remove bees from where they are not wanted.
the where the swarm was living. He also described how careful the group has to be when removing a swarm from a home.
bees safely,” Keuffer said. “They will now go to one of our members to take care of.” According to Keuffer,
A huge swarm of bees had made their home in the very peak of this house and were eventually removed by members of the Brown County Beekeepers Association.
basic beekeeping does not require huge amounts of money, time or space and can be set up just about any place where flowers bloom.
“We’d like to invite anyone interested in learning more about beekeeping to attend one of these programs at local libraries, or give us a call
at (937) 379-2048.” To have a swarm of bees removed please contact Tracy McHenry at (937) 618-1332.
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The financial benefits of charitable giving Now that we are in the heart of the holiday season, you may be thinking about ways you can put your money where your heart is. Specifically, you might be pondering which groups you should support with charitable gifts. And as long as you choose groups that meet the right criteria, your generosity can also be rewarding to you, in the form of tax benefits. To begin with, you’ll want to make sure you are giving to a reputable charity. That means you’ll need to ask some questions. How does a group measure its effectiveness? Is it devoting as much of its contributions as possible to the actual work of the organization, or is it spending too much money on administrative
costs? Generally, a worthwhile charity should spend at least 75% of its income on programs. You may be able to find this type of information on a charitable group’s annual report and its website. You can also go to the website of one of the agencies that evaluates charitable groups. On these sites, you can get a lot of information dealing with a charity’s effectiveness, income, spending and other topics. After you’ve identified a charity, or charities, you can decide how much you want to give and how you want to give it. If the charity has 501(c)(3) status (named after the section of the Internal Revenue Code that governs such groups), your gift can offer you a tax
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deduction. So, for example, if you are in the 25% tax bracket, and you give $1,000 to a qualified charity, you can subtract the $1,000 from your adjusted gross income, which will result in tax savings of $250. Upon making your gift, make sure you get a receipt that lists the name of the organization and the date and amount of your contribution. (Your maximum deduction will be limited to a percentage of your adjusted gross income.)
Turkey for you...turkey for me
BY Martha B. Jacob
No matter how hard we try to be good parents, some of us often fall short. Not intentionally, of course, but by default, or sometimes by ignorance. Case in point: When my son, Zak, was in first grade, I was an active homeroom mother along with several other mothers who volunteered their time to help with students, in and out of the classroom. I had been homeroom mother for both my daughters in grade school so I was pretty good at it. I spent a lot of time at the school, but it was quality time with my kids. I accompanied my children and their classmates on many field trips through the years. We traveled to resorts, state parks, fishing trips and many other daytrips. But one field trip, with my son, stands out from all the rest. His class was going to a local turkey farm just before Thanksgiving and I was asked to help out. The turkey farm offered special tours of its facility, which had thousands of turkeys for visitors to enjoy. There was a hatchery where the kids could watch baby turkeys being born and cages with every age turkey as they grew. I was assigned the responsibility of accompanying my son and four of his little buddies while at the farm. Zak was really excited about the upcoming trip to the turkey farm and could hardly get to sleep. Bright and early in the morning, we boarded the bus in front of my son’s school with all his classmates as well as another
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first-grade class and a lot of other homeroom mothers. We had all brownbagged a lunch with plans to eat at a picnic area at 11:30. When we arrived, we put nametags on all the children and gathered in our little groups of five. The kids were bouncing off the walls in excitement. Of course the first thing they wanted to do was feed the turkeys out of their hands. So each of the boys I had with me, grabbed handfuls of corn and headed for the cages. It really was an overwhelming sight to see hundreds of beautiful fat, white turkeys, pushing themselves as close to the fence as they could in an effort to eat the corn the children were offering them. I had always heard that turkeys were real dumb creatures with small brains. I have even heard that if they get caught out in the rain, they will drown because they look up at the rain. But I don’t know if any of that is true or not. The kids were laughing and having a lot of fun. Then I did something I will regret to this very day. I thought it would be fun to talk turkey-talk to the birds and see if they would answer me. So, I puckered up and prepared to talk to the turkeys. I have a loud voice that carries a long way, so my gobble imitation might have been a little loud.
But whatever the reason, the very instant I let out with my special unique gobble sound, every turkey in that pen, probably 200 or more, jumped away from that fence so fast, feathers went everywhere. They were screaming out as if they had been shot, and flew to the back of the pen so quickly that we were all paralyzed with shock. Those turkey’s hit the back of that pen, trying desperately trying to get away from me that I was afraid they were going to trample each other to death. And simultaneously, the kids that I was responsible for were screaming, crying and hysterically running in every direction trying to get away from the wild turkeys. Employees at the facility came running out to find out what had happened. I slipped away from the scene of the crime as inconspicuously as I could and tried to calm down my little group of boys. It took a little while, but everything finally settled down. The turkeys relaxed and began eating out of the kid’s hands again and things were back to normal. I’m not sure, but I think Zak was the only one who knew for sure that I was the one who had caused the disturbance. When it was time to eat our lunch we sat down at the picnic table and Zak looked me straight in the eye and said, “What did you say to those turkeys, mom?” I just tried to smile and told him that I had no idea what I said to them but I assured him I would never again talk to any animals, especially turkeys.
You can do more than simply write a check, however. If you have stocks that have grown significantly in value, you may want to donate them to a charitable group. You will be allowed a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the gift on the date of the transfer, even if your original cost was only a fraction of today’s value. Furthermore, you will avoid the capital gains taxes you’d have to pay if you sold the stock, provided you’ve held the stock for at least a year. If you do contribute appreciated stocks, you will want to be cognizant of the effect of your donation on your portfolio. If you were to give a sizable amount of growth-oriented stocks, would it affect
your overall growth potential? Conversely, if you are primarily giving away relatively conservative, income-producing stocks, would it end up moving your portfolio in a riskier direction? When donating stocks, if at all possible try to do so in a way that does not harm your portfolio’s balance. In any case, whether you give cash or appreciated assets, you’ll need to make your gift by Dec. 31 if you’re going to deduct it on your 2016 taxes. So be as generous as you can afford, think about the effect of your gift on your own financial situation – and be prepared to act soon. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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Local teachers honored recently in Columbus Heather Housh, Georgetown Exempted Village Schools, and Stephanie Stoffel, Western Brown Local, were recently honored at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus for their accomplishment on the Resident Educator Summative Assessment (RESA). The evening was sponsored by Educopia, designer of the comprehensive performance assessment, to honor the outstanding performance
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chair for our youngest. From my earliest memoAs the company arrived ries forward, my family and and found a comfortable now my children and their place to sit, splintered confamilies, take the fourth versations arose amongst Thursday in November and the adults as to how or what set it aside to gather with was going on in their lives. good food and company and give thanks for the year The youngsters adjourned to a bedroom where freethat is nearing its end. We dom to play was more have always been thankful available. Throughout our for the year with bountiful entire home the aromas of crops and for all our family the ham, turkey and dresswe celebrate with. Today ing drifted into everyone’s we give thanks for the year nostrils surely causing and all the good we have stomachs to signal they been blessed with. It is a were ready to dig in. A little great reason to take a day after noon my wife called off from work and be with us all to the dining room our families as we work on and asked us to please take over eating in proportions a seat. She didn’t have to that seldom if ever are ask twice. matched again throughout While we all were the year. finding our place at the In my years on the farm table and still talkon most ing, my wife again Thanksgivings we asked all of us to would work until please have a seat. the noon meal and She wanted to then gather to eat share something and converse. After with us all. We all leaving the farm I were curious as to always got what was on her Thanksgiving Day mind and this is off so I could sleep what we heard. She in late or play with said “I want to take the kids or help Rick Houser this time on the prepare the big The Good day we all give meal. We always Old Days thanks and I want had much more to to read you a paseat than needed sage I like and feel is very and I guess that was where fitting at this time. It is realizing we should be Ecclesiastes Third Chapter thankful got our attention. verses one through eight.” Many years we stayed When she began with “to thankful for days while eatevery thing there is a season ing all the leftovers. There and a time to every purpose probably is nothing to under heaven”, the entire match a fridge full of lefthouse fell silent. We all had overs from Thanksgiving. heard this passage but I Most years there was not must say this time I heard only a large turkey but a the passage as if I had never large ham to help us over heard it before. I think that indulge. was the feeling that was In looking back at this upon us all. When she finholiday I can’t recall any ished and closed her Bible I Thanksgiving being a bad could see a look upon the one. When the event was faces that showed they all all said and done, everyone was happy that we had cele- were giving thanks. The grandmothers were smiling brated together and of warmly but at the same course the talk of gathering time were wiping away a the next year would be distear or two. I think that they cussed. I have always felt understood the passage fortunate at these events. more, thinking of all the Giving thanks comes about past Thanksgivings and after we have taken refleclooking at how good the tion on the year and when day was and maybe even each year was all said and how many seasons were left done I almost always feel for them. good and pleased with how As we move into this my year went. I think most folks do. To start a year and time of year when we should take a moment to be make it through the hard winter and the long summer thankful, I look at my famiand into the home stretch of ly, both old and young and find very few are older than a year is in itself a good I these days and I should year. One year in particular we maybe start wondering how many seasons I have left. were holding Thanksgiving One of the things I am so at our home when we lived grateful for will be that we outside of Felicity. We had had a nice year and we now will be sharing the day with members of family. I am so had two children and we glad I have children and had added on to our home grandchildren to enjoy that as we needed space and we day with. With them at our were able to afford to add side I am more grateful than which was a good thing. That Thanksgiving Day was I can say and I don’t think or worry how many years a sunny and unseasonably are yet to be counted. warm day. The group that To have had the day and day was my mother and father in law, along with my the family really brings forth the entire reason for one brother in law and two the holiday. Thankful is the sisters in law. With them day and grateful is the reacame my wife’s two grandmothers and my mother and son. So take the time to experience the feeling. father. Add in my wife Happy Thanksgiving! Sharon our two children Rick Houser grew up on and yours truly. For our a farm near Moscow in home this was as comfortClermont County and loves able a crowd as we could to share stories from his hold. All the leaves were youth and other topics. He put into the dining room may be reached at table. Along with that we houser734@yahoo.com. had TV trays and a high
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Howdy folks--I went to get a haircut at the mug and brush barbershop and learned that Bob Boothby had sold it. His son Jeff and daughter-in-law have bought the shop. Crystal that cuts hair does a great job. When you go into the shop, Crystal will greet you with a big smile and say hello. The shop has been in Bethel for many years and is known for being a very friendly place. The other barbers have retired including Paul that has been with Mr. Bob for many years and was a very friendly person. The lady that always cut my hair has quit. She was there for several years and had a shop in Cincinnati for a few years. She also was a good barber—her name was Fran. Now Crystal would like for you folks to come and get your haircut and to say
hello. If you would like to Talked to Mike at the call the mug and brush, the Boars Head Bait Shop and telephone number is (513) he said the fishing is good 734–6608. with lots of crappie being The Christmas Tree caught. The musky, and Holiday Shopping will be at stripers have slowed down the Bethel due to the cooler Assembly of water temperaGod church in tures. The lake Bethel on water temperature Saturday, Nois around 60°. vember 19, The carpenter starting at 10 shop here at my AM to 1 PM. place is getting Registration is busy. We have required – two started making gifts per family wood items for – this may be Christmas includlate. At the St. George Rooks ing birdfeeders, Mary Catholic suet holders and Columnist Church in birdfeeders out of Bethel there will juice jars. These be the mobile food pantry on are plastic juice jars and I November 18. I didn't get have you used one for two the information till this past years. Saturday but mark your calBefore I forget, Mr. endar, the food pantry will Chester is good. I fed him at be there the third Friday of 5:30 AM this morning then each month. he wants out, but by 8 AM
he comes in. I was writing this and he jumped on my lap. I had better pet his head before I do anything! I got up and he went to my chair to sleep. Last week I was in the carpenter shop and looked out the back window. There were 26 wild turkey. Mike said when he was in his Deer stand he counted 75 turkeys. The deer harvest is going good. I have seen several deer that have been hit along the road – be careful when driving if you see a deer. Now don't forget about the Down-Home Christmas held in Bethel on Saturday, December 3. There will be several activities all day long. Start your week by going to the house of worship of your choice and praising the good Lord. God bless all . . .More later . . .
Yes indeed, I enjoy brewing wine from the wild edibles that grow along the creek, blackberries, pawpaw, and dandelion. I also brew wine from some of the crops that I grow, such as strawberry, watermelon, and marigold. And then yes, I do enjoy sitting back in the evening and drinking a glass of homemade wine. I savor the subtle flavors of the creek valley as I sip. And when the bottles are empty, I wash them out to save them for my next brew, unless, that is, I feel a different sort of creativity tickling my senses, and I pull out my glass cutter, and sit down to make wine bottle wind chimes. I must confess that Greg is really the master glass cutter. He found a jig that he can set to different sizes, that allows him to gently turn each bottle against a diamond bit and make a perfectly straight score all the way around the bottle's base. He then pours boiling water over the scored line, quickly followed by turning the bottle under the kitchen sink's cold water faucet. After two cycles of alternating hot and cold water, the bottom of the bottle simply falls off. I then grind the bottom of each bottle on a thick glass pane that I have covered with a slurry of carbide grit. In just a few minutes the sharp edges have dulled and I am ready to make a wind chime. I run a stainless steel chain first through a hole drilled in the cork, then through a wooden clapper that hangs low in the bottle, and finally down to whatever recycled treasure I choose to hang from the bottom. Some bottles sport
old flattened spoons, or still felt the urge to create, curly tined forks, or even and eventually the sugar ancient keys that clatter shed was filled with hanging bottles of all against shiny sorts, dangling computer hard everywhere, and drives. I wonI was quickly der what stories running out of these wind room. chimes whisper Then my friend to the breeze as called. Would I they gently be interested in sway in the setting up at a wind. One botcraft show? My tle has been dilemma was hanging on our solved! When front porch for the past five Christine Tailer fancy struck, I could sit back years. Its melColumnist and make wine low song greets bottle wind me throughout the seasons all year long chimes to my heart's conand always brings a smile. tent, and create I did. I have now set up at four I imagine it will continue to chime for many years to different shows, but the real lesson I have learned, is not come. So I have been giving that folk seem to gladly wine bottle wind chimes to bring my creations home family and friends, and yes, with them. It is rather that I in time, I actually ran out of have met so many different folk to whom I could dis- folk, and I have made so tribute my creations. Alas, I many new friends. I have
also learned that sitting behind a table filled with my wind chime wares is so different than passing by the front of a craft show table. I have learned to share in the camaraderie of my fellow crafters, the excitement of setting up before the show starts, and the smiles and goodbyes as we pack up and eventually head home. I have learned of the curiosity in the show's passersby, as I tell my love of gathering and growing plants, making wine, and creating the chimes. And of course, there is the seasonal joy shared by everyone, planning for the upcoming holidays, and the excitement of finding the perfect gift for a special person. Mostly, though, I have learned of my own reaffirmation that our county's craft sale gymnasiums are filled with folk I am so fortunate to count as my friends and neighbors.
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THANKSGIVING Let us give thanks....
We have so much to be thankful for: our families, our friends, our freedom. This Thanksgiving, let us all appreciate the present and look forward to the future as we work together in this great land of ours. A Thanksgiving wish to all our friends... May the joys of the coming holiday be plentiful for you and yours. May you find time to stop and consider all the many blessings we enjoy... freedom and opportunity...home and health and the joy of family gatherings.
May God Bless you this Thanksgiving and Always!
Thanksgiving tidbits • The American Automobile Association (AAA) estimated that 42.2 million Americans traveled 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in 2010.
• The National Turkey Federation estimated that 46 million turkeys—one fifth of the annual total of 235 million consumed in the United States—were eaten at Thanksgiving.
• According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Minnesota is the top turkey-producing state in America, with a planned production total of 46.5 million in 2011. Six states—Minnesota, North Carolina, Arkansas, Missouri, Virginia, and Indinia—account for nearly two-thirds of the 248 million turkeys that will be raised in the U.S. this year.
• Cranberry production in the U.S. is expected to reach 750 million pounds in 2011. Wisconsin, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington are the top cranberry growing states.
• Illinois, California, Pennsylvania and New York are the major pumpkin growing states, together they produced 1.1 billion pounds of pumpkin in 2010. Total U.S. production was over 1.5 billion pounds.
• Originally known as Macy’s Christmas Parade—to signify the launch of the Christmas shopping season—the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade took place in New York City in 1924. It was launched by Macy’s employees and featured animals from the Central Park Zoo. Today, some 3 million people attend the annual parade and another 44 million watch it on television.
• According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the largest pumpkin pie ever baked weighed 2,020 pounds and measured just over 12 feet long. It was baked on October 8, 2005 by the New Bremen Giant Pumpkin Growers in Ohio, and included 900 pounds of pumpkin, 62 gallons of evaporated milk, 155 dozen eggs, 300 pounds of sugar, 3.5 pounds of salt, 7 pounds of cinnamon, 2 pounds of pumpkin spice and 250 pounds of crust. • Three towns in the U.S. take their name from the traditional Thanksgiving bird, including Turkey, Texas (pop. 465); Turkey Creek, Louisiana (pop. 363); and Turkey, North Carolina (pop. 270).
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Thirteen MSJ Lions land on All-HCAC honor roll, headlined by ‘Freshman of the Year’ Chaiten Tomlin Georgetown News Democrat
Western Brown grad excels in first year as college QB PRESS RELEASE THE NEWS DEMOCRAT
The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference has recently released its all-conference selections for the 2016 football season, revealing 13 Mount St. Joseph players who earned awards. The selections were highlighted by the five Lions who earned First Team AllHCAC honors: Garrett Weaver, Nolan Miller, Jerry Porter, Tyler Hannah, and Cole Tepe. Colan Beare, Colby Webb, Tavon Robertson, and A.J. Glines were all 2nd Team AllHCAC nominees with Dustin Applegate, Cory Hardin, Brad Murphy, and Chaiten Tomlin (2016 graduate of Western Brown High School) all receiving nods to the honorable mention team. Chaiten Tomlin wasn't only recognized by receiving All-HCAC Honorable
Mention, but also by receiving the HCAC Freshman of the Year award. Tomlin set the Lions record for touchdown passes in a season this year, compiling 28 touchdowns in 10 games. He also threw for a total of 2,356 yards and completed 61.1% of his passes during his freshman campaign. Garrett Weaver had another unbelievable season in 2016 for the Lions, pulling in 46 catches in 10 games played this season. Those 46 catches were good enough to total 744 yards, including a long reception of 48 yards. Weaver also was able to haul in 14 touchdowns for the Lions in 2016. This is not the first time he has put up big numbers for Mount St. Joseph. In his two years as a Lion (20 games total), Weaver has put up 90 total catches for 1,739 yards. He has 31 touchdown passes in his 20 career games
played. A.J. Glines was another offensive weapon for the Lions in 2016. Glines was able to haul in 24 catches totaling 306 yards for Mount St. Joseph last year. He was also able to find the endzone 5 times. Nolan Miller, Tyler Hannah, Colby Webb, Dustin Applegate, Tavon Robertson, and Cory Hardin were some of the major pieces of a solid defense down the stretch for the Lions. Miller ended his 2016 season with 38 total tackles, 2 sacks, and 3 fumble recoveries. Hannah had 43 tackles last season and also led the team with 4 interceptions. Colby Webb was another key contributor down the stretch, coming in second on the team with 60 tackles and also notching two sacks. He was also able to record 3 forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, and an interception. Dustin Applegate also had a stellar season on defense. He was responsible for 44 tackles and a team-high 2.5 sacks.
North Adams HS hosts SHAC girls basketball preview games BY WADE LINVILLE THE NEWS DEMOCRAT
The official start to the winter basketball season gets underway next week, and local hoop fans got a taste of what’s to come during the Southern Hills
Athletic Conference Girls Basketball Preview Games on Nov. 18. This year’s preview games were held at North Adams High School, as varsity girls teams from the SHAC big school division took on teams from the
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Tavon Robertson was everywhere in 2016, recording a team-high 69 tackles, while also forcing 2 fumbles and recovering another. Cory Hardin registered 29 tackles in 2016, including 2 sacks. Cole Tepe, Colan Beare and Brad Murphy were a major part of the offensive success that the Lions had in 2016, as they held down duties on the offensive line. They anchored an offensive line that was the driving force behind an offense that averaged 414.9 yards per game and gave their freshman quarterback time to make decisions each weekend. Jerry Porter was a big part of Mount St. Joseph's success in 2016. He was able to convert on field goals several times when the Lions would have drives stall out. He was also extremely consistent on extra point opportunities. Porter made 7 field goals last season, including a long of 48 yards. He was also 32-34 on extra point opportunities.
G-Men hold Black and Gold Night
SHAC small school division in half-game bouts. For more details on this year’s SHAC Girls BY WADE LINVILLE THE NEWS DEMOCRAT Basketball Preview held Nov. 18, be on the lookout Excitement filled the air for the Nov. 27 edition of on Nov. 18 at Georgetown Jr./Sr. High School, as basThe Brown County Press. ketball fans, players, coaches, and school staff members gathered at Brian Grant Gymnasium to celebrate the start of a new basketball season. It was a chance for fans
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Eastern senior Destinie Rose boxes out for a rebound as the Lady Warriors’ faced Manchester in the SHAC Girls Basketball Preview held at North Adams High School on Nov. 18.
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In his first season as the Mount St. Joseph quarterback, Western Brown High School grad Chaiten Tomlin was named HCAC Freshman of the Year and an All-HCAC Honorable Mention.
to become familiar with the faces who will be taking the court this season to represent Georgetown’s boys and girls basketball players, cheerleaders, and coaches from the junior high to high school level. The crowd was entertained with fun and games, as well as scrimmages between Georgetown players.
Raffles, food, dancing and much more could all be found at this year’s Black and Gold Night to support this year’s Georgetown basketball teams. Georgetown Athletic Boosters expressed its appreciation for all those who came out to support this year’s Georgetown basketball teams.
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Georgetown held its annual Black and Gold Night on Nov. 18 to introduce this year’s junior high and high school basketball teams and to help raise funds for Georgetown athletics before the official start of the 2016-17 season.
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Fayetteville-Perry’s sophomore point guard, Cecilia Murphy, fires off a shot over Peebles defenders during the SHAC Girls Basketball Preview held at North Adams Student/Athletes and school staff members compete in a cookie stacking compeHigh School on Nov. 18. tition during Black and Gold Night on Nov. 18.
LOCAL NEWS
Walk of Mercy held in St. Martin Georgetown News Democrat
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A Walk of Mercy was recently held at the Motherhouse grounds of the Ursulines in St. Martin.
The St. Martin Deanery Catholic Rural Life in collaboration with the Archdiocesan Catholic Social Action Office and the Ursulines of Brown County sponsored a Walk of Mercy for the Land and its People on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the Motherhouse grounds of the Ursulines in St. Martin, Ohio. The Walk was planned in response to Pope Francis’ call to observe a jubilee year of mercy. The procession of almost 100 persons visited
historic and naturally beautiful sites on the grounds of the Ursulines of Brown County who came to this then wilderness in 1845. The four sites included both the farmland and waterway that the Sisters placed in conservation easement, and the Pioneer Cemetery, a burial ground for the early founders of the then St. Martin Church in 1823. Paul Holden, a direct descendant of William Bamber, donor of the land for the first church, read
the description of the significance of that sacred space. The last site visited was the Sisters’ cemetery where Archbishop John Purcell was also laid to rest. The Walk ended with Benediction in the Ursuline’s Sacred Heart Chapel. A reception was provided by the Women of St. Angela Merici Parish at the Chatfield College Mongan Building. Among the participants who came from both local and distant places were twelve members of St. Mary’s and Sidney
Deanery Catholic Rural Life, who also had lunch at the College and visited a local farm prior to the Walk. The local Knights of Columbus provided transportation for those unable to walk the distance. Fr. Byers reminded us during the silent walk and readings from Deuteronomy at each site that “It is the bond between land and people, the covenant of mercy between God, his people and the land, that we come today to reflect upon and to renew.”
Wooly Bear Caterpillars see Winter coming
BY Faye Mahaffey
I am not sure who is more unhappy about the weather change – me – or the Woolly Bear Caterpillars! As I worked in the barn the other day I kept finding Woolly Bear Caterpillars curled up in corners and under the work bench. I think I moved the same caterpillar several times. He kept crawling back to the same location as the day progressed. Evidently he thought he had found the perfect spot to hibernate for the winter! According to a Penn State Extension newsletter there are several species of Woolly Bear Caterpillars, so named for their fuzzy appearance and winter hibernating habits. They range in color from all black to all white, some with bands, but all with bristly hairs which serve as protection against predators such as birds. Although some caterpillars have stinging hairs which can be quite painful to the touch, woolly bears are safe to touch. When handled, woolly bears curl up into a tight fuzzy ball and “play dead”. The woolly bear of the dogbane tiger moth is light brown; the hickory tiger moth caterpillar has white and black hairs; the giant leopard moth’s woolly bear is all black with small red bands; while the spotted tiger moth larva is an allwhite woolly bear. But the best-known is the black and brown banded woolly bear, the larva of the Isabella tiger moth. There are two generations per year; this harmless caterpillar feeds in summer on plants such as dandelions, asters, clovers, maples, and weeds. The second-generation woolly bear hibernates over winter’ in the spring, it feeds some before making a cocoon, from which the adult moth emerges in early summer. The Isabella tiger moth is a common, medium-sized moth with a stout body and yellowish-orange to cream-colored wings spotted with black. The banded woolly bear actually has 13 segments; the bands at either
older it is, the browner it will be. If you happen to find a woolly bear you can gently pick him up and let it go near some leaves so it can find shelter from the coming winter storm!
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Eastern High School first nine weeks Honor Roll
9th grade: Trey Bogart, Olivia Broughton, Hannah Clark, Tiffany Comberger, Katelyn Cowdrey, Chloe Crawford, Allison Daniels, Abigail Danner, Joshua Darnell, Riley Day, Maggie Dorsey, Taylor Dotson, Clayton Fannin, Emily Fannin, Juanita Frost, Abigail Gillespie, Miranda Gloff, Joel Graham, Hailey Hampton, Logan Houston, Regan Kaetzel, Kaycee Klein, Jasmine Lainhart, Madison McKenzie, Mickayla Miller, Ashlee Minnix, Madilynn Murphy, Parker Murphy, Clay Newman, Camryn Pickerill, Eric Poettker, Hailey Price, Jake Rager, Robert Rau, Kalle Reynolds, Dylan Sawyers, Nathan Simpson, Myra Stalbosky, Kyler Stratton, Adrianne Troutman, Hannah Troutman, Jadon Walkup, Ian Wiles, and Lily Wirth. 10th grade: Jacob Beckley, Gage Boone, Emily Bradford, Lilyjane Crouse, Christian Danner, Brianna Dickerson, Kiara
Dunseith, Andrea Edmisten, Jessica Eichenlaub, Aaron Ellis, France, Trinnetee Rebecca Grayless, Catherine Harrington, Caitlyn Helton, Meghan Holden, Jaime Hoover, Sydni King, Keenan Massey, Adrianne Moran, Karlie Overstake, Alexa Pennington, Jonathon Prebble, Morgan Reynolds, Mathew Ruschman, Abigail Swanson, Morgan Tracy, Noah Vargas, Jacob Wagoner, Zoie Waits, Emma Walker, Jessa Welch, and Sara Williams. 11th grade: Amanda Baker, Michael Collett, Kiara Colliver, Justin Cowdrey, Allison Day, Mikayla Farris, Taylor Hardy, Andrew Hopkins, Dare Minton, Alisia Rogers, Maria Sanchez, Joshua Tolle, Paige Walker, Spencer West, and Cyanna Westfall. 12th grade: Haley Adamson, Brooke Anderson, Cory Burchell, Hayley Cook, Lillyann Kimberly, Mikayla Minnix, and Destinie Rose.
The Sardinia Library Branch, at 13309 Purdy Rd in Sardinia will be closed Friday, Nov. 25 through Friday, Dec.2 for a carpeting and flooring project. We will re-open on Saturday, Dec.3, 2016. Book drops will be closed during this time.
Items checked out at Sardinia Library will have adjusted due dates and will not be due during our closed week. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. For more information, contact the Sardinia Library at (937) 446-1565.
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The caterpillars are getting ready for Winter.
end are black and the middle ones are reddishbrown. Folklore has long held that the wider the middle brown band, the milder and shorter the coming winter will be. If the middle brown band is narrow, and the caterpillar is more black than brown, the winter will be severe, according to tradition.
Actually, the band length has more to do with the caterpillar’s age than the weather prediction. As the caterpillar grows, it goes through several different stages or instars, molting between each one. Each time it molts, the reddish band becomes larger and the black bands at either end become smaller. The
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YELLOW EYES
Tis the season! Here’s an easy peppermint bark recipe which has a little crunch to it due to the puffed rice cereal. A favorite at our house. MARCY’S FAVORITE PEPPERMINT BARK 1-1/2 cups crushed peppermint candy 2 bags, 12 oz. each, white chocolate morsels/chips (4 cups) 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 2 cups plain puffed rice cereal, no sugar coating added Line a cookie sheet with foil, letting some hang over the sides. Spray foil.
Place white chocolate and extract in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Don’t let bowl touch bottom of water. Melt, stirring occasionally, until almost smooth and some morsels remain unmelted. Remove from heat and stir to smooth. Stir in crushed peppermint and rice cereal. Pour mixture onto baking sheet. Spread evenly. Chill until firm. Break into pieces. COUNTRY KITCHEN WISDOM • White chocolate burns/seizes when it gets too hot, so be sure and remove from heat while a few chips remain unmelted. • Spray spatula or knife that’s used to smooth the candy onto the baking sheet. This prevents sticking.
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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or you can apply in person at:
322 S. Charity St, Bethel, OH 45106.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, good employee perks and incentives, and an excellent work environment where every employee is cared about and will be set up to succeed. HELP WANTED
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. ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR NEEDED. Have fun at work! Schedule outings, attend community happenings, develop and implement on-site projects, and work with others! We are a non-profit social service company in need of creative and highly motivated team members! This position requires flexible hours. We also have a part time, second shift job site coordinator position open. Applicants must have GED/ Diploma, clean driving record, able to pass DOT physical and drug screen, and have a clean background check. Contact us at 937-378-2786 Ext. 3 for more information! 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.
AUTO BODY or AUTO MECHANIC Must have own tools, references and experience. VANDEMARK COMPANY
513-797-7278
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 DRIVERS: REGIONAL. Home Weekly/BiWeekly Guaranteed. Paid Loaded & Empty/Rider Program. No-Touch, Benefits & Monthly Bonuses. 877-758-3905.
A Family Business for Over 35 Years ************ CDL-A Driver $1,000 sign on Bonus 2 years experience Percentage Pay Health Insurance Vacation + Holiday Regional Position 513-724-7140 EXPERIENCED ROUGH FRAMER or Carpenter’s Helper needed, new construction. MUST HAVE Transportation & Phone. Call 513-752-1606 leave message.
RESIDENTIAL CONCEPTS, INC
DIRECT SUPPORT PERSONNEL Full Time and Part Time Positions 2nd & 3rd Shift
Are you looking for a meaningful job where you can make an impact in the lives of others? If so, look no further than Residential Concepts, Inc.! Our Direct Support Team is fun, compassionate, and dedicated to providing quality care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are seeking compassionate persons to: Assist individuals with daily living activities, community inclusion, and transportation to work or other activities with a company vehicle. Partner with other staff members to support individual service plans and goals.
$11.50 hourly rate
No prior experience necessary Rate differential for certifications in: Medication Administration, CPR, and First Aid H.S. Diploma or G.E.D., Background Checks, Valid Driver’s License, 18 Years of Age or Older Required
Health insurance paid by company, Simple IRA with 3% match, Paid training, Paid vacation, Employee referral bonus program, Year-end bonuses, Direct deposit, Supportive and positive work environment.
$800 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
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 D R I V E R S WANTED. Class ACDL. Local and over the road. 606-776-8627.
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. 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 EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS
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
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. APTS UNFURNISHED
3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH RANCH HOME, attached 2 car garage, Central HVAC, large yard. Excellent Condition. Brown County School ELSD near Sardinia. Rent $775. per month. Require Security deposit $775 month also 1st and last month rent with a 12 mo lease Ph 937-213-2131 or 937515-1918. 1 & 2 BR APARTMENTS Williamsburg, all utilities included except electric. 513-724-7802.
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NOW HIRING! SENIOR HOMECARE UNLIMITED, LLC., a rapidly growing company in Mt. Orab, Ohio is seeking
CNA's, STNA's & HHA's IN ADAMS, BROWN AND HIGHLAND COUNTIES. If you enjoy working with the elderly and a flexible schedule please contact us at
937-444-0930 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
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.
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.
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 RIPLEY 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT OR HOUSE FOR RENT No Pets. References required. $400 month plus deposit. 937-6180066
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2 & 3BR Apts. Apply at: Forest Glade Apartments 9001 Airport Rd Georgetown, OH 937-378-4565.
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 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.
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.” BATAVIA: 2BR, $550. per month, balcony, quiet family friendly, central a/c, eat-in equipped kitchen, laundry. Offstreet parking. 513561-4014.
MT. ORAB - 55 and older community. New construction - 2 BEDROOM SPECIALS! Call today! 937-444-1708 HOUSES FOR RENT
AVAIL 1/1/2017 for $800.00. Ranch 1.5 story on 1 acre. Has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a large pole barn. Call 513-633-7111 for a showing.
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 AMANDA ACRES APARTMENTS
11 Cecelia Drive Amelia, Oh 45102
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.”
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, & lawn maintenance. 1yr lease, deposit required. Call 937-213-1548 or go to: www.tristaterental management.com for more information & to download an application.
VERY NICE & CLEAN 3BR, 1.5BA near 62 & 32. NO SMOKING! NO PETS! $695/month plus deposit. 937-515-0210
MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT
NICE CLEAN 2 BR MOBILE HOME on 2 acres. Has stove, refridgerator, shed. NO SMOKING, NO PETS. References required. $475 deposit, $475 rent. Call 937378-6827 GARAGE/ STORAGE
GARAGE FOR RENT CHEAP!! 9x18 garage with concrete floor & roll-up door. No car/boat repair, etc. FOR STORAGE ONLY. $65.00 per month Call Bill 513-383-4084 14 North Third St. Ripley, OH 45167
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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.
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PRC announces Holiday Open House, Nov. 29 BY Tamma Plymesser The Pregnancy Resource Center, A Place of Hope, would like to announce a Holiday Open House on Tuesday, November 29, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. It will be held at 852 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown, Ohio. Despite our efforts to educate the public of our existence, our mission and our purpose, there are many people in our area who are unaware of our existence or confused about the services provided. The Open House is intended to help everyone better understand what we do, who we help and how supporting us can benefit Brown County. The PRC wishes for you to begin your holiday season with a visit to their facility which will be all decorated and spruced up for the Christmas season. Although Thanksgiving has not yet arrived, we are already seeing signs of the holiday season in the stores: Christmas trees, twinkling
lights, wreaths and garland. Radio and T.V. ads display a multitude of gift giving ideas. It builds the anticipation of giving. Speaking of giving, #GivingTuesday is Tuesday, November 29, the same day as the PRC Open House! It's a day set aside to encourage a spirit of giving back to your community. Learn more at www.givingtuesday.org. As you consider your holiday charitable giving, please remember The Pregnancy Resource Center A Place of Hope’s ministry as they seek to help women struggling through an unplanned pregnancy, save the lives of unborn children in Brown County and surrounding communities and also, provide for the needs of families with infants and toddlers. Assorted finger foods and snacks will be available throughout the day. You will have an opportunity to take a PRC tour, meet its staff, board members and volunteers, learn about its
services, and make your year-end donation in person as you relax and enjoy the good food and great fellowship offered. You may even win a door-prize. Those unable to attend the Open House may make their donation on November 29 (or anytime) by going to the website (www.pregnancyhope.com) and clicking the DONATE button. So, spread the word about #GivingTuesday and give to make an impact for the future of families in our community. The Pregnancy Resource Center staff looks forward to meeting you on Nov. 29. The Pregnancy Resource Center is a non-profit, life affirming organization that provides services for women in the midst of unplanned pregnancies. The mission of the PRC is to provide the opportunity for women to keep and parent their baby. Services available include free pregnancy tests, information regarding fetal development
and options available for women and families in the midst of unexpected pregnancies. Families are given an opportunity to earn items such as a car seat, crib, blankets, a “shopping trip� in our Baby Boutique and many other needed supplies and baby equipment. Services are available to all expectant mothers and families with infants and toddlers in Brown County and surrounding communities. The PRC is not a government agency, and receives no local, county, state or federal government funds. It is supported with donations from individuals, churches and fundraisers. The PRC is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Appointments are recommended, but not required. Walk-ins are accepted, but those with appointments take priority. Appointments may be made by calling (937) 378-6853.
Royalty named to education post The Southern Ohio Educational Service Center’s Governing Board recently announced it has voted unanimously to hire Mr. Jeff Royalty as Interim Director of the Region 14 Hopewell Center. The Region 14 Hopewell Center serves students in Adams, Brown, Clinton, Fayette, and Highland Counties. Royalty will replace current director Beth Justice who will begin serving as Superintendent of the Southern Ohio Educational Service Center. Both Royalty and Justice will begin serving in their new positions
beginning January 4, 2017. Having served Western Brown Locals as a music teacher and band director, administrator, and superintendent for 31 years, Royalty retired in 2010. He has since served as the ODE Southwest Ohio Race to the Top Regional Coordinator and currently contracts with the Ohio Department of Education Academic Distress Commission and the School Improvement Diagnostic Review Team. Royalty holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Cumberland College and a master’s degree in educational
For the second year in a row, First State Bank implemented a companywide initiative to “give back� to the communities it serves through employee volunteerism. Since January 2016, nearly 100 First State Bank employees have donated their time and talents to non-profit organizations across Adams, Brown, Highland and Fayette Counties. The organiza-
tions selected as part of the program this year included: Brown County: • The Veteran’s Home in Georgetown • Helping Hands in Mt. Orab Adams County: • The Humane Society of Adams County in West Union • The “Blessings in a Backpackâ€? Program through Church 180 in Seaman • Venture Productions in West Union Highland County:
(From left): Pashience Hughes, Abby Roberts, Lanie Clark, Ellie Hirons, & Reagan Votel.
H’ville athletes promote reading The Second and Seven Foundation, organized by former Ohio State football players Luke Fickell, Ryan Miller and Mike Vrabel, has recently partnered with Hamersville School to deliver free books to second graders with a goal of fostering a love of reading. The foundation designed a series of books with interesting characters known as the Hog Mollies, whose goal is to teach life lessons that will help students grow up to be great citizens. A large part of the delivery has to do with outstanding athletic role models who read the stories to the students before giving
them a copy to keep. Five top-notch eighth grade volleyball players were chosen to work with the students this year: Pashience Hughes, Abby Roberts, Lanie Clark, Ellie Hirons, and Reagan Votel. Second grade teachers, Debra Adkins, Cindy Donathan, and Angela Walters, were motivated to see their students’ excitement over gaining a forever book with a fun message and the beginning of a relationship with such positive role models. The kids can’t wait to receive their next shipment of books and spend more time with the eighth graders!
Chatfield College lessons and carols Provided/The News Democrat
Jeff Royalty
administration from the University of Dayton. He has also held leader-
ship positions in various educational, civic, and community organizations.
FSB gives back with local service projects BY Ellie Zint First State Bank
Submitted/The News Democrat
• Samaritan Outreach in Hillsboro • Our Daily Bread through the Hillsboro First United Methodist Church Fayette County: • The Well in Washington Court House Projects to date have ranged from serving food, sorting items, stocking pantries, landscaping, staffing a yard sale to working with individuals with disabilities and packing backpacks for local children in need. “At our First State Bank,
our mission is to ‘Serve Our Community with Passion’ and one way we accomplish this is by volunteering with these vital organizations that do so much to enrich the lives of local residents,� said Pell. “As a locally owned and operated community bank, we decided it was important for our people to get involved and help make a difference locally,� said Pell. To learn more about First State Bank, visit www.fsb4me.com.
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, interspersed 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.
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Sports Thursday, November 24, 2016
Local hoopsters hit the hardwood
More sports coverage begins on page 6
Broncos face Jays in OHSAA Foundation Game Proceeds from event go to benefit Wendy Blackburn BY WADE LINVILLE THE NEWS DEMOCRAT
Emotions ran high at Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington High School on Nov. 18, as the RULH Blue Jays hosted the Western Brown Broncos for a preseason OHSAA Foundation Game with proceeds from the event
going to benefit Wendy (Franklin) Blackburn, a life-long Ripley resident who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Not only did the event give Ripley residents the opportunity to come out and show their support for Wendy Blackburn and her family as they face such trying times, but it also
gave local basketball fans the opportunity to see this year's RULH and Western Brown High School boys basketball teams in action with the official start of the 2016-17 just around the corner. It was the home-standing Ripley Blue Jays winning the junior varsity contest 32-29, but in the varsi-
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Western Brown’s Logan Nickell cruises to the hoop for a score on a fast-break during the OHSAA Foundation Game held in Ripley, Nov. 18.
ty match-up it was the Finn. ing for the Broncos was Western Brown Broncos At the end of the third O'Hara with 12 points. pulling off a narrow 55-49 quarter, it was the Broncos Eyre contributed nine win. leading 42-32 after points in the win. Nickell, “We had moments where outscoring the Jays 13-9 in Finn, Crall, and 6'3” senior we played well. We had the frame. postman Joe Sams all finsome good trips down the The Jays outscored the ished with seven points court and some bad trips, Broncos 17-13 in the each. but that's expected this fourth quarter with seven Leading the Jays in scorearly in the season,” fourth-quarter points com- ing was Dunn with 12 Western Brown head coach ing from junior guard points. Greg Foster said of his Brian Dunn in addition to a Moran ended the night Broncos' performance in three-pointer from Ryan with eight points, while Friday's Foundation Game. Harney, a field goal and Harney and King finished The Broncos would rise free throw by Moran, and with six points apiece. to an 18-8 in the first half two-point field goals comRULH also held its of the game and would ing from Ryan Harney and annual Night at the Nest lead the entire way, Peyton Fyffe. celebration over the weekexpanding their lead to Despite the gutsy late- end, as Blue Jay fever has double figures at some game rally, the Jays would struck Ripley once again points throughout the trail by six when the final with excitement brewing night. But the determined buzzer sounded. over another season of Leading the way in scor- high school hoops. Blue Jays, who were outsized in nearly every position on the court, kept battling back. The Broncos would hold a 12-8 lead at the end of the first quarter with Western Brown's 6'3” senior postman Hunter O'Hara racked up six of the Broncos' 12 first-quarter points. The Broncos went on to outscore the Jays 17-15 in the second quarter to hold a 29-23 halftime lead with Ripley senior Dalton Moran burying a shot from close range to end scoring in the second quarter. The Broncos upped their lead to 35-26 with a bucket by O'Hara early in the third quarter. Moran managed to sink one-of-two attempts from the foul line and drain a field goal from close range for three third-quarter points, while also contributing buckets for the Jays in the third quarter of play were sophomores Alex King, Jaki Royal, and senior point guard Laymon Marshall. The Broncos also had well-rounded scoring in the third quarter with buckets coming from O'Hara, junior Wyatt Fischer, senWade Linville/The News Democrat ior guard Logan Nickell, senior forward Eli Crall, junior guard Carson Eyre, Ripley’s Jaki Royal drives to the hoop for a score in and junior forward Jack the OHSAA Foundation Game held at Ripley, Nov. 18.