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Georgetown, Eastern MS honored by state BY Wayne Gates The Georgetown School District and Eastern Middle School have both been recognized by the Ohio Department of Education. Both received the “2016 Momentum Award”, which means that student academic growth was above average in all groups. “This is big for us. Our people are now affirmed that the work they do day in and day out is paying off. I’m extremely proud of everyone on our staff,” said Georgetown Superintendent Christopher Burrows. “We are very pleased... and especially proud that
Eastern Middle School's value added composite score ranked 24th out of over 3,000 schools in the state of Ohio," said Eastern Middle School Principal Jordan Michael. “I am very proud of the Eastern Middle School students, staff, and community stakeholders. I believe this award says a lot about the hard work put in by a lot of special people. It speaks volumes for the EMS students, staff, and also those teachers at the lower grade levels in our district that have such a large thumb print on every student that comes to us at the middle school level. We are excited to continue set-
ting the achievement bar high and keep moving forward each year, as each school year is an opportunity to positively affect young lives.” Only 54 out of 650 school districts received the award. “In order to receive the Momentum Award, districts had to have straight A’s in the academic growth categories,” he said. Those categories include gifted students, the lowest twenty percent in academic achievement and students with disabilities. “If a school district receives a C on their growth report card, that means that they grew achievement for
their kids at the expected level for one year of instruction. Anything above a C is progress in achievement for those students beyond what is expected from them in one year’s time,” Burrows said. He added that he was very pleased with the work that his staff has put in to achieve the academic growth recognized by the state. “When you are in a district like Georgetown where 60 percent of our kids are disadvantaged and 14 percent have disabilities, you have to grow those kids more than a year in a years worth of instruction if they are ever going to achieve academic indicator goals.”
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The Georgetown Exempted Village School District and Eastern Middle School have both been recognized by the Ohio Department of Education for growth in reading and math scores for students.
Woodruff updates Chamber of Commerce BY Martha Jacob
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Students at Brown County Christian Academy pose with some of the shoeboxes that they packed for Operation Christmas Child.
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Members of the Sardinia Church of Christ pause to pray over the shoeboxes before they are loaded into trucks for shipment overseas.
Operation Christmas Child reaching out overseas BY Wayne Gates Christmas will be coming in a shoebox to almost two thousand children in Africa this year, thanks to the efforts and generosity of Brown County citizens. The local effort for Operation Christmas Child, operating out of the Sardinia Church of Christ, recently shipped 1847 boxes to children in Malawi in southern Africa and other places.
The boxes are filled with toys, hygiene items and other gifts, and are designed to be age and gender appropriate from 4-14 years old. Local coordinator Vicky Dorsey said that the boxes also contain a spiritual gift. “There is a brochure in their language which tells them who Jesus is. A lot of kids come to Christ, not only them, but their family. They say that one shoebox touches six people,” Dorsey said.
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Members of the church started working with OCC in 1999. In 2010, the church became a relay center, or local collection point for the program. Dorsey has been involved from the beginning. “I get to go into the schools to talk to the kids about Operation Christmas Child, so that’s a wonderful thing,” she said. When asked for an example of a child that touched her heart, Dorsey mentioned Hunter Hultz. “He did ten boxes for Operation Christmas Child with his grade card money and his birthday money. He told us that next year, he planned to do fifty,” Dorsey said. Dorsey said the program has room to grow, but she needs help. “We could use prayer, we could use people out spreading the word about Operation Christmas Child, helping us pack and load the boxes. There’s always plenty to do. There are opportunities to help out year-round or just during the collection season,” Dorsey said. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Dorsey at (937) 515-3233.
Brown County Commissioner Barry Woodruff spoke briefly to members of the Brown County Chamber of Commerce during its Nov. 17 meeting held at Reliable Transportation Solutions in Georgetown. Commissioner Woodruff said he had several items he would like to talk about including some of the problems the commissioners have confronted regarding a “Close to Home” project consisting of plans for an Assisted Living Facility in the old vacated Southern State Community College building in Fincastle. According to Woodruff, the project is the result of use of a CDBG Grant and a revolving loan. Woodruff said the project has faced several issues that must be overcome. “What we’re having trouble with in these rural areas with development,” Woodruff said. “When you take a facility such as this, and the state comes in and says it has to have a complete sprinkler system, and a four inch water line on the street does not accommodate that, it’s a problem. So it appears that they’re going to have to use above ground tanks that can be replenished with fire trucks. “They will have their challenges to pull that off. They still want to open by
the first part of January and that’s the latest I know on that project.” Woodruff also discussed challenges to county revenue. “The sales tax in our county this year has increased,” Woodruff said, “The casino tax of course has decreased so it’s just about to be a wash, so we’re watching it. It’s also important to note that there have been two….what I call “Land Finders”…who sends someone into our area to see what kind of land is available, what kind of labor is available, utilities, things like being close to a railroad, how easy it would be to move trucks in and out and those kind of things. And we’ve had two of them recently scouting out locations here in Brown County.” Woodruff said that at least one of the land finders has been searching the area for about six months and Brown County is still in the running which is a good thing. He said it is a very competitive field. He also said that it looked like Oglethorpe was continuing with their plans to take over the hospital and purchase the property. He did say that the Home Care Division at the Hospital sold and now has a new location. “We’re excited about the new HealthSource building which is still scheduled to
open on January 9,” Woodruff said. “Also, there could possibly be a new hotel coming to the Georgetown area. I don’t know who it is but some land finders are inquiring and are looking for a suitable location. Also the 1st Stops in this county are going up quickly as we all can see. They can go down and up really fast. The one here in Georgetown is almost complete and the same with the one in Ripley. “Another issue is Rumpke. For years and years that landfill was filling up, primarily because of the hard work by Todd Rumpke, who has passed away. He felt like the gas that was building up in and under the landfill could be sold. So the other day they had a ground-breaking and this gas will be piped to a new facility that will then be converted to electricity that could provide electricity for about 3,000 homes. They are going to sell that electricity to the grid. Woodruff told the room full of people at the meeting that the county budget was extremely tight and one problem they will have is the continuing efforts to fight the use of heroin and other drugs in the county. He said it cost the county $72 per day, per inmate, and in this year’s budget a line item for $400,000 had to be put in to cover the costs of all the incarcerations.
G’town Christmas Parade Dec. 3 BY Martha Jacob Entries in the 2016 Georgetown Christmas Parade are growing daily. This year’s parade will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. Line-up will once age take place at the Georgetown Jr./Sr. High School then travel south on Main Street ending at the fairgrounds. The parade is sponsored by the Georgetown Christmas Association. “We are very excited and proud of the way this year’s parade is coming together,” said Carol Myers, member of the Georgetown Christmas Association, Inc. “The mission of our association, which is a not-forprofit, tax exempt, all volunteer group is to showcase our village and its businesses. We want to celebrate family values and gather with our love ones. “This parade is always beautiful and a fun experience and is just one way the bring families to our community.” Myers says this years parade will be spectacular and everyone is invited.
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Mrs. Claus will take time out of her busy schedule to read to children at the Georgetown Library.
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One of the all-time parade favorites is the calliope on wheels, driven by Mike and Vicky Long.
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BC Humane Society dogs available
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"Kody" is a male (neutered) approximately two years old and weighs 39 pounds. Kody is a friendly confident boy. He is good with other dogs and LOVES KIDS! Kody appears to be housebroken as he is very clean in his kennel. His gorgeous color really makes him stand out.
"Chase" is a male (neutered) approximately two years old. Chase loves people, attention and taking walks. He is a true cuddle bug. Chase will make a great companion.
Christmas Concert The Georgetown Jr and Sr High Choirs would like to invite the community to attend their concert, "Holiday Joy", on Wednesday, December
14th at 7pm. The concert is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Come out and enjoy the sounds and warmth of the season.
Silent auction at St. George On Friday, December 9, starting at 4 p.m. and ending on Sunday, December 11, St. George Church is sponsoring a Silent Auction. Come for the bargains, the food and the good fellowship. Hope to see you there.
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Kemba Credit Union and Keith Anderson to Joseph B. and Vonda Lynn Conrad, 39, Mt. Orab, sales to marry Lee Rebecca Jones, 1.92 in Clark Twp., filed 11-18-16, $172,000 Bitzer Jr., 41, Mt. Orab, restoration filed for marriage 11Ruth C. and Henry Kaetzel Jr., to Ruth C. Kaetzel, 1.85 21-2016 The Mowrystown acres of land in Clark Twp., filed 11-18-16 Emily Nicole Godby, 27, Fayetteville, teacher to marry Holiday Craft Fair & Mary L. Kibler to Jennifer Steelman, 5 acres of land in Austin Steven Manning, 23, Florence, KY, stadium oper- Bazaar will be held at Clark Twp., filed 11-21-16 ations manager, filed for marriage 11-23-2016 Whiteoak High School, 44 Sandy and Mark D. Hickman to Trixy Clifton, In-Lot 21 Taylor C. Pauly, 26, Georgetown, animal boarding tech North High Street, in Adkins Sub., Hamersville, Clark Twp., filed 11-21-2016, to marry Tyler E. Draper, 26, Georgetown, Stanley Mowrystown, Ohio on $25,000 Black/Decker, filed for marriage 11-17-2016 Saturday, December 3 from Michael J. Carrol Diane Inglis to Diane K. Carroll, In-Lot Brian Keith Girdler, Jr., 26, Georgetown, collections 9 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. 3339 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 11-21-16 specialist to marry Andrew Scott Clift, 32, Georgetown, Lunch will be served. Daniel Vantol and Martha J. Turco to Waynoka Property customer service administrator, filed for marriage on 11- Menu to include soups, Owners Association, In-Lot 2709 in Lake Waynoka Sub., 21-2016 sandwiches, chips, candy, Franklin Twp., filed 11-21-16 pies, cakes and drinks. Russell Harold and Ruth Pendleton to Russell Harold Santa will be making an Pendleton, In-Lot 2753 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin appearance following the Daisy L. Borders, Georgetown, case #20161211, DOD 10- holiday parade which will Twp., filed 11-17-16 Emogene Demaagd to Brian W. Collins-Jessica L. 15-2016, filed 11-23-2016 begin at Crop Production Sam Edward DeBord, Williamsburg, case #20161210, DOD (west Main Street) at 1:00 Wietmarschen Family Trust, In-Lot 333 in Lake Waynoka 8-28-2016, filed 11-17-2016 Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 11-22-16 p.m. Cookies and hot Kenneth D. and Janet Handy to Timothy W. and Darlene chocolate will be served L. Grooms, 1.01 acres of land in Huntington Twp., filed 11while pictures with Santa 17-16 are being taken. CIVIL Norabell and Robert A. Klaas to Robert Klaas, 12.12 acres Vendor spaces are still Jason Phillips versus Dustin Earls, case #20160698, filed available. Please call (937) of land in Huntington Twp., filed 11-23-16 Michelle L. and Damon K. Moran to Kelly Lee Morgan, 11-17-16, Action: civil stalking 442-4704 (or send a mesJason T. Phillips versus Johnathan Wilson, case #20160699, sage via our Facebook page Out-Lot 12 in Huntington Park Sub., Aberdeen, Huntington filed 11-17-16, Action: civil stalking Twp., filed 11-18-16, $77,000 “Mowrystown Holiday Selene Finance LP versus Delza L. Smith, case #20160705, Craft Fair & Bazaar”) for Bradley R. and Charissa McGlothin to Elizabeth A. Wolfe, In-Lot 1947, In-Lot 1948 and In-Lot 1949 in Lake Waynoka filed 11-18-16, Action: foreclosure more information or if you Peoples Band versus Kyle M. Overstake, case #20160706, would like a space. Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 11-23-16, $129,000 Bradley R. and Charissa McGlothin to Elizabeth A. Wolfe, filed 11-21-2016, Action: foreclosures The Carter-Jones Lumber versus Jerald D. Hauke, case In-Lot 1950 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 11#20160707, filed 11-21-16, Action: other civil 23-16 First State Bank versus Thelma J. Pope, case #20160708, Kon Kyu Blieu etal to Waynoka Property Owners Association, Inc., In-Lot 2112 in Lake Waynoka Sub., filed 11-21-16, Action: foreclosures Lawrence L. Collier versus Dawn M. Winkleman, case Jackson Twp., filed 11-21-16 Kenneth Fithen to Robert and Tracie Brown, 1.14 acres of #20160710, filed 11-22-16, Action: civil stalking Lawrence Collier versus Paul Corbett, Jr., case #20160711, land in Lewis Twp., filed 11-18-16, $7,000 It’s beginning to look a David J. and Alan Fries to Kathleen S. Fries, 91.86 acres filed 11-22-2016, Action: civil stalking Joyce L. Neal Thomas versus Ladonna Scott, case lot like Christmas at of land in Lewis Twp., filed 11-22-16 OVM as staff prepare for Michael Minnick to John and Tanna Foust, .35 acres of #20160712, filed 11-22-16, Action: other civil Kelly Lunsford versus Loren Gast, case #20160715, filed three nights of Holiday land in Lewis Twp., filed 11-21-16, $20,000 Open Houses. Stephen R. Karl to Stephen R. Karl Revocable Trust, 11-23-2016, Action: other civil DOMESTIC On December 12th, Leslie Jeddis and Karl Lang, trust, 16.37 acres of land in Kristen Carnahan, Mt. Orab versus Christopher Carnahan, OVM will welcome the Lewis Twp., filed 11-23-16 Carolyn A. Eha, trustee to David and Shauntay Mullis, In- Bethel, case #20160700, filed 11-18-16, Action: termination of family, friends and residents of the Hickory and Lot 29 in Meldahl Valley Sub., Lewis Twp., filed 11-22-16, marriage Rachel Y. Brock, Russellville versus Scotty Brock, Maple units. On $43,000 13th, the Norbert C. Blomer, etal to Hazel L. Blomer, 28.91 acres of Georgetown, case #20160701, filed 11-18-16, Action: termi- December nation of marriage Spruce, Dogwood and land in Perry Twp., filed 11-18-16 Grace D. Harris, Cincinnati versus Sam. B. Harris Sr., Willow units will celeLouwanna Kay and Richard E. Dodd to Brooke Kayana Hamersville, case #20160702, filed 11-18-16, Action: termina- brate their Holiday Open Huber, 5.06 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 11-21-16 House. Finally, on Teresa L. and Thomas J. Vogel II to Tonia and Seth tion of marriage Sabrina Smith, Hamersville versus Donald Gale Hostetter, December 15th, OVM Murphy, 6.83 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 11-18-16, London, OH, case #20160703, filed 11-18-16, Action: termi- will hold a Holiday Open $175,000 House for its Birch unit. Christine E. and Jared P. Wolfer and Farm Credit Mid nation of marriage Each Holiday Open America to Casey and Lindsay Iles, 11.58 acres of land in House will take place at Perry Twp., filed 11-22-16, $125,000 OVM from 6:00 pm – Russell and Evelyn Wilson to Russell H. Wilson, 1 acre of 8:00 pm and include a land in Pike Twp., filed 11-18-16 Tamela and Terry Derossett to Michael and Jill Magly, The Georgetown Jr/Sr High School students dessert buffet, Christmas carols and a visit from 5.42 acres of land in Pike Twp., filed 11-18-16 Exempted Village Schools dismissed Carl E. Griffith, trustee to Caryl J. Griffith, 8.91 acres of will be dismissed early on 2:25 PM - Elementary Santa. OVM will also land in Pike Twp., filed 11-21-16 Wednesday, December 7, School walkers and car offer “Reindeer Games” in our Wellness Center Royalty Farm LLC to Jeffrey Stimmel, 21.17 acres of land 2016. On this date the fol- riders dismissed in Pike Twp., filed 11-22-16, $61,500 lowing dismissal schedule 2:30 PM - Elementary for the kids. Irene A. and Peter J. Behling to Irene Ann Behling, .40 will apply: School bus riders disacres of land in Mt. Orab, Pike Twp., filed 11-21-16 1:27 PM - Georgetown missed Christopher and Elizabeth Raudebaugh to L. Adams Properties, LLC, filed 11-2216, $61,000 Robin T. Wash to Cheyenne Wash, .53 acres of land in Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 11-2316, $80,000 Pauline Jennings to Robert & Jenny Mentz, 1.56 1878 1st White House telephone installed. acres of land in Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 11-2216, $145,000 Timothy M. Singler to 1913 1st drive-up gasoline station opens in Pittsburgh Richard L. and Kathy K. Ernst, Lot 30 in Spring Meadows Sub II, in 1956 Frank Robinson is voted Georgetown. Filed 11-18-16, “Rookie of the Year” $115,000US Bank National Association, Prime Lending, In-Lot 35 whole in Harmon 1981 The Georgetown High School Heights in Georgetown, filed Science Fair is won by 11-22-16 Stanley Purdy to 107 John Stith. North Mail, LLC, In-Lot Wayne "Tree" Vessels 149-152 in Georgetown, comes in a distant second Pleasant Twp., filed 11-2116, $45,000 with his "Shoe Saver." Eleanor M. Purdy to Robert L. and Phyllis A. Turner, In-Lot 28 E., Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 11-23-16, $49,900 Joshua G. Edmisten to Joshua G. and Jaimie N. Edmisten, 100 acres of land in Scott Twp., filed 11-18-16 Mark S. Foster Jr., to Shane E. Reese, .65 acres and .14 acres of land in Scott Twp., filed 11-17-16, $105,500 Sam E. and Betty L. Debord to Betty L. Debord, 39.39 acres of land in Sterling Twp., filed 11-18-16 S.E. and Betty Debord to Betty L. Debord, 51.74 acres of land in Sterling Twp., filed 11-18-16 Mary Ann Morris to Robin M. Fletcher, 4 acres of land in Sterling Twp., filed 11-22-16, $124,000 Betty L. and Sam E. Debord to Betty L. Debord, 81.88 acres of land in Sterling Twp., filed 11-18-16 Morris N. Wright to Lucy S. Gordley, 22.42 acres of land in Sterling Twp., filed 11-22-16, $229,000 Larry and Diana Knechtly, trustees to heather Little, Lot 4 in Union Twp., filed 11-18-16 Timothy E. and Melissa L. Verdin to Thomas E. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Barry L. Woodruff, Sr., Commissioner, Rebecca L. Wallace, Treasurer, Verdin, 1.48 acres of land in 11766 St. Rt. 774, Bethel, OH 45106. Union Twp., filed 11-18-16, $148,000
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for voting for me on November 8th. My goal is to keep working to make Brown County a better place to live, work and raise a family. There is still so much to be done, and I appreciate you giving me this chance to get to work! Barry Woodruff, Commissioner
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Editorial
Doing my part to get the chores all done
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From my earliest mem- buckets until they were rounded off with coal. ories I have always Ben told me that I had recalled that every memdone an awesome job but ber of the household at now I needed to wait our home was given until he carried the buckchores to carry out every ets in and unloaded them. day. This comes to my When he returned, we mind more in the months loaded the buckets again after the crops had been and followed this with a grown and harvested and third time. This filled the caring for the farm itself took more attention. Dad coal box by the stove. This task took awhile had always taken us to but with my enthusiasm Bannocks’ to be outfitted and Ben bragging on me, for the colder part of the I quickly felt like a part year in the Ohio Valley of the chore crew at the and when this time of house of Houser. I asked year did come about Dad if there was any more I saw to it that we put to use the clothing and boots could help with and we headed off to the he had bought. barn I followed I was the him and Ben rolled youngest in our down six to eight family and the bales of hay. I was time I’m speakordered not to try ing of was in and do any lifting, the 1950’s and but when a bale 60's for the most was placed in front part. My sister of a hay mow I Peg was fortuwould pull the balnate because her ing twine off the chores were Rick Houser bales and begin to inside the The Good put the hay in one house. She got Old Days section at a time. I to work where it was able to do a was warm but little but when Ben she also had to answer to jumped in, he had me Mom. So maybe Peg was gather up the baling twine warm, but we all knew and put them neatly Peg was assigned as much work to do as Mom together and hang them did and that was always a over a rail neatly out of major load. Peg certainly the way. All in all I doubt I was much if any help didn’t get off easy. that first year but Ben figAs for my Dad he was in charge of all the chores ured out how to make me feel that I was being useon the outside of the ful and we all know that house and on our other no matter how much we farm also. Dad never help we like to feel usegave out more chores than he would do himself. ful. Again I’m not sure but He was more like the supervisor, seeing that all I’m thinking Ben was showing me what to do that was needed to be just like Dad had done done was done. My with him when he was brother Ben was given smaller. I do remember many chores to do and that at the evening meal I with each year that he let the family know I was aged the more work Dad now doing chores just felt he could handle, the like them. I probably more he was given to wasn’t taken too serioushandle and of course his ly, but I felt better. load grew. This I am sure As time passed and I of because at every grew older and stronger, evening meal Ben would more chores were sent my elaborate on just how way. When Ben married much he had to do each and moved away from the day. Dad would agree farm, I was handed a lot with him and tell him how proud he was of him more to do. This was when I thought, “Aw being so good at it. (It shucks Dad. You didn’t was hard to argue when have to do that for me.” you had just gotten a We finally converted to huge compliment from propane gas so there was Dad.) no more coal to carry. When I was a little The feeding barn on the over four years old and other farm burned down having watched everyone in the family carrying out and we built a new one just across the road from their assigned jobs, I began to feel lile I should the house, making the feeding easier to get to in be helping. I had yet to bad weather. Even though figure out that no chores the chores changed and weren’t a bad way to some evolved into much have things. But when I easier jobs, they still asked my brother Ben needed to be done. about not being included From the beginning and what he thought I when I was very young should do he said very and we were all getting quickly “I think I can the work done together to help you.” The next evening when the time when all but myself had moved off the it was time to do their farm, I learned that I didjobs, Ben told me to put on my coat and boots and n’t really long for that time when my big brother find a pair of gloves and would ask me if I was a ball cap to wear. I did ready and oh yes I was, to and followed him out the the days when the chores back door and down the must be done and like it sidewalk until we were or not you got to do it. behind the summer One thing I learned was kitchen. Here we found a that Ben had, as best as I pile of coal in large could figure, had read blocks. I think the coal Tom Sawyer and the part came from Myers and about making white Duckworth in Bethel and was our central supply for washing the fence so much fun. I actually the fuel in our house. believed filling a coal Ben said, “Okay here is bucket was so much fun. where you can be a big I guess it is all in how help.” “How?”, I asked. you look at it. Ben began to swing a sledgehammer on a big Rick Houser grew up block of coal and break it on a farm near Moscow into smaller and easier to handle pieces. He told me in Clermont County and loves to share stories to start picking up the smaller pieces of coal and about this youth and other topics. He may be filling the buckets. I reached at immediately started to houser734@yahoo.com. load up the two coal
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The Ol’ Fisherman checks in Howdy folks--The community choir has been canceled for the Down Home Christmas Celebration due to sickness. Those concerts were scheduled for Saturday, December 3, and Sunday, December 4. We need plenty of prayer. On Wednesday the 16th, I attended the PERI union meeting at the Batavia Township Hall. It was a good meeting. The speaker was a Deputy Sheriff speaking on how to protect yourself. On Thursday the 17th, Ron the president of the Bethel Lions Club and I went to the Northeastern Lions Club for a zone meeting. There was a good crowd and it was a good meeting. They had soup to eat and by golly it was good. Now on Friday the 18th, the food truck for
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the food pantry at the Catholic Church in Bethel was there. It comes on the third Friday of each month. I always try to go and help. The program starts at 11 AM till 1 PM. I got there at 10 AM and helped bag oranges. Then at 11 AM I went inside and gave sweet potatoes to the folks. The sweet potatoes were very large—they came from North Carolina. The food pantry served over 100 families that day. At 1 PM the food items were getting very low. I had four sweet potatoes left out of four big boxes. These
folks will have a good meal for several days. On Saturday the 19th, the Goshen Lions Club held a craft show. I went with my wood items. They held it in the high school this year. Boy was it big—there were over 100 crafters there. The Lions had a pancake breakfast first then served lunch at noon. There was a big crowd of folks and they were buying items for Christmas. I met several folks that I don't get to see very often – it was good. Now on the same day the Monroe Grange held a Thanksgiving dinner at the Methodist Church in Bethel. The Grange Hall is not big enough to hold this crowd – this is the time the awards are passed out to the Junior Grangers. This is a very exciting time for the Junior Grangers. They
make different items then they are judged at the Grange Hall then some are taken to the State Grange Convention along with other Junior Grangers from all over Ohio. The Monroe Junior Grangers had several prizes from the convention. This is one meeting when the expectations of the Junior Grangers is pretty high. The Monroe Grange is very happy to have them as part the Monroe Grange. Ruth Ann started this program. Now Mr. Chester has changed his sleeping places. At night he jumps on me then goes to a rocking chair to sleep – he is something. Start your week by going to the house of worship of your choice and praising the good Lord. God bless all . . . More later . . .
field and can watch the pigeons, ducks, and chickens as they strut about. I am glad that they both easily run to their pens at the appointed time, and we always offer a treat. The touch-me-not settles into her dog house, nose at the door, front paws gently crossed, and seems content to sit back and relax, but not the ridiculous dog. She sits out in front of her house, as if a guard at Buckingham palace, and keeps a vigilant eye on everything, every little thing, that happens in the upper field. The chickens often stop by, as if to tease her, to see if she will try to jump at them though the chain link fence. She simply sits and watches. The foolish birds even poke their heads through the links, looking for any crumbs from her most recent treat. If I were a chicken, I do not think that I would be so bold, but our ridiculous dog simply cocks her head to the side and watches. When the ducks waddle by, quacking in their linear formation, her head turns to follow their passing, but she
does not budge, her haunches remain firmly planted. As the pigeon squadron circles above over the creek valley, she follows their path, her head turning to follow their flight. When a deer enters the orchard, she watches intently, but does not move a muscle. Her gaze only leaves the beautifully grazing creature as it returns to the woods and is out of her sight. When I pass by her pen after dark, on my way to close up the pigeon palace, I always find her still sitting, just outside her house, keeping guard over the night. When I look out the loft window, on all but the coldest mornings, I see her still sitting, looking out across the field. But as soon as the touchme-not is once again safely in her own pen, our ridiculous dog bounds out across the field, her silent watch over, to skid full tilt into the cabin, laughing as she jumps up onto the couch or skids into our legs. Her smiles are absolutely contagious and we find ourselves laughing, right along with her.
early December when teams all meet and is usually a time period for lots of transactions, with trades and free agent signings galore. However, in this case when I refer to winter meetings, I am talking about OSU Extension meetings for producers. With harvest nearly done and the hauling of grain, planning for next year, and in some cases fertilizer being spread during the outstanding fall weather we have had being the thing on most producers schedules, it allows for educational meetings.
There are some still to plan and schedule, but here is a start. Put these dates on your calendar so you do not miss these opportunities, with more to be added for GAP and more. November 29 Veterinarian Feed Directive at Union Stockyards, meal at 6:00 p.m. and program starts at 7:00 p.m. This will help you understand the changes coming in 2017 concerning feeding medicated feed to any and all food producing species. December 1 A d a m s Co. Cattlemen Association
The simple joy of a ridiculous dog
We have three large dogs, one male and two females, one pure blooded, two rescued, and though they are all same breed, they are as different as night and day. The male is the ultimate companion. He sits as close as he can to the nearest human, and when a loving hand moves too slowly, he offers a gentle nudge to remind that more vigorous affection is in order. One female is a touch-menot. She is independent and needs nothing to do with people. She is a sleek and beautiful hunter, patiently waiting for hours at the bottom of a tree until her quarry either loses its balance and falls, or unwisely decides to descend. If she leans into us for what appears to be a request for companionship, in a matter of seconds she snaps and reminds us that she really did not mean to ask for attention. The only way to describe the other female is that she is simply ridiculous. She is six years old, but does not know it. She leaps onto the couch with wild abandon. She knocks into chairs, and if a
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person happens to offer a petting, she melts to the floor and flops over on her back, legs pedaling the air. She never tires and I am certain that she smiles constantly and laughs often. But the two females do not get along, not in the least. After one too many ferocious arguments, we simply decided to live a split dog life, always keeping one female in her pen while the other is out in our creek valley world. We change them out three times a day, so that the morning dog spends the afternoon in the pen, and then returns to our world for the evening. They thus spend every other night in their pens and every other night out. Each pen contains a beautiful straw filled dog house and a nice front yard. They have a view of the upper
Winter meetings are filling the calendar
Harvest is nearly completed and by the time you read this Thanksgiving may be all done except for the leftovers. If you are a sports fan, and in particular a Buckeye football fan, this is a big week. The team up north comes to Columbus and they are currently ranked 2 and 3, so it should be a good one. However if you are a Bengals fan, you are probably already thinking Reds since the Bengals season is pretty much a done deal with AJ Green and Giovanni Bernard going down. They were pretty much done before those
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two injuries, but now it is even less likely they can turn around a poor season. They travel to Cleveland in the next few weeks and the winless Browns may beat them. Well enough about the sports, but the reason for the reference was the upcoming Winter Meetings. For baseball fans this has been a time in
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Ronald Leray (Pete) Palmer, 89
Ronald Leray (Pete) Palmer, 89 of the Georgetown Ohio Veteran’s Home passed away Sunday morning November 20, 2016 at the Mt. Orab Mercy Medical Center. Pete was born in Lawshe, Ohio on May 7, 1927. He was the third of ten children born to James Thaddeus and Edna Maxwell Palmer. Pete was on the Cradle Roll at the Flatrun Methodist Church and attended Flatrun School in first and second grade. A 1945 Graduate of Belfast High School, Pete was an outstanding athlete. He entered the U.S. Army on September 11, 1945 and served as a muleskinner at Fort Sill, Oklahoma before being assigned to Germany in World War II being honorably discharged on February 1, 1947. He married Ann Snider on April 11, 1951. Together they operated a farm near Belfast, Pete was active in the Belfast United Methodist Church serving as Sunday School Superintendent for many years. He served on the Highland County Farm Bureau Board, was a member of a Farm Bureaus Council, the Highland county Feeder Pig Association and the North Adams High School Boosters. He was an avid hunter, sports enthusiast, and card player. Above all, his greatest joy was his family. Pete is survived by his six children; Barbara (Fred) Yochum of Mowrystown, Beverly (Dale) Smiley of Seaman, Nancy (Roger) West of Mowrystown, Ronald L (Debbie) Palmer, Jr. of Belfast, Charlie (Debbie) Palmer of Seaman, and John (Amy) Palmer of Leesburg; four grandsons, fourteen granddaughters, seventeen great grandsons, fifteen great granddaughters, two step grandchildren and three step great grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters Ilena Palmer and Effie Behm and a brother, Dean (Sandy) Palmer all of the Belfast area, two sisters-in-law Gail Martin of Canton, Ohio and Juanita Snider of Peebles, Ohio; one brother-in-law Robert (Luz) Snider of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Thirty nieces and nephews and many cousins and friends also survive. Pete was predeceased by his wife, Ann (on October 17, 1982), his parents, four brothers; Paul, Ed, Dale and Jim and two sisters; Anna Graham and Geneva Snider. Following his career in farming, Mr. Palmer resided near Seaman for several years, then relocated to the Ohio Veteran’s Home in Georgetown where he enjoyed trips, volleyball, Poker, gardening and Bingo A “Red, White and Blue” service was conducted at the Veteran’s Home on Sunday with family, staff, and residents in attendance as a tribute to Mr. Palmer’s military service. Funeral Services were held at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home/ Lewis Sullivan Chapel in Seaman, Ohio on Wednesday November 23, 2016 with Richard Lloyd officiating. Burial followed at the Tranquility Cemetery, with military rights preformed by the Adams County Honor Guard. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Ohio Veterans Home Activity Fund. To sign our online guestbook please visit us at www.wallacethompsonfuneralhomes.com
Hilda Florence Steele, 95
Hilda Florence Steele, 95 of Ripley, Ohio, died Monday, November 21, 2016 at the Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Ripley. She worked as a bookkeeper/accountant for sixty-three years at the former Germann Brothers Trucking, Budig Western Trucking and the current Aberdeen Express. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Ripley. Mrs. Steele was born March 11, 1921 in Ripley, Ohio the daughter of the late Edward and Carrie (Greiner) Hauke. She was also preceded in death by her husband in 1968- George R. Steele; three sisters – Edna Haitz, Gertrude Regenstein and Mildred Gast; four brothers – Raymond, Stanley, Richard and Hubert Hauke. Mrs. Steele is survived by one daughter – Kathleen Leonard and husband Tom of Ripley, Ohio; one son – Bob Steele of Ripley; one granddaughter – Lisa Leonard of Ripley; nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, November 25, 2016 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Ripley, Ohio. Rev. Dohrman Byers was the Celebrant. Visitation was at Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley. If desired, memorial donations may be made to: St. Michael Church 16 North 4th Street Ripley, Ohio 45167. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
Bruce Edward Phillips, 61
Bruce Edward Phillips, 61 of Georgetown, Ohio died Sunday in Georgetown, Ohio. Mr. Phillips was a quality control technician for the Fiberglasevercoat Company and a member of the Felicity Christian Church. He was born April 9, 1955 in Georgetown, Ohio the son of the late Orville Dwayne and Alice Irene (Maddox) Phillips. Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife of forty years Cheryl (Mills) Phillips whom he married June 11, 1976; one daughter Bethany Phillips of Georgetown, Ohio; one son Travis Phillips and wife Robyn of Georgetown, Ohio; two grandchildren Ethan and Isabelle Phillips; two sisters Barbara Horstmeier and husband Barry of Georgetown, Ohio and Sandra Hunter of Felicity, Ohio; his mother-in-law Phyllis Mills of Georgetown, Ohio and four nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, November 25, 2016 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio. Visitation was also on Friday. Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Brown County Animal Shelter, 100 veterans Boulevard, Georgetown, Ohio 45121 or to the Georgetown Life Squad, 301 S. Main Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.Cahallfuneralhomes.com
‘Celebration of Lights’ in G’town
BY Teri Baumann
The Brown County Health & Wellness Foundation is planning the Annual Celebration of Lights for Friday evening, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Georgetown. The Celebration of Lights has been held for several years. This is the second year the Foundation has held the event at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Individuals and families sponsor trees in memory of loved ones who have passed away or in honor of loved ones still with us. Those who purchase trees make a gift to the Brown County Health & Wellness Foundation of onehundred dollars ($100). Signs are placed in front of each tree to indicate in whose memory or honor the tree is named. The Foundation will also be selling luminaries for $10 each in memory or in honor of loved ones. The luminaries will be lit the evening of Dec. 2. If there is severe weather on Dec. 2, the event may be rescheduled to Dec. 9. The program will include special music and the reading of the names of those who are remembered and honored. The lights on the trees will be on each evening throughout the holiday season. The Brown County Health & Wellness Foundation is a not-for-profit cor-
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poration with its own board of trustees. Previous gifts to the Foundation have been used to place AED’s (automated external defibrillators) in every law enforcement vehicle in use in Brown County, in every school system and in other public buildings where there is a high risk of cardiac failure. Other funds have provided scholarships to Brown County students who are in training in different health care areas. Gifts have also helped to provide dental education to area fourth grade students. If you would like further information or to purchase trees or luminaries, please contact Teri Baumann at (937) 546-9766.
New pastor at WFBC
West Fork Baptist Church welcomes their new Pastor, Pastor Paul Arma-cost. He served as the in-terim pastor for several months prior to accepting the position. Regularly scheduled services are Sunday 11 a.m. and 6pm and Wednesday at 7 p.m.
On Christmas morning, we always have a brunch for family and friends. I like to assemble this delicious egg casserole the night before and bake it in the morning. It can also be baked right away.
BACON, SAUSAGE AND CHEESE EGG CASSEROLE 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 roll sausage 2-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided 2 cups milk 3 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon each: salt and pepper 2 pounds frozen tater tots Preheat oven to 350. Cook sausage, drain and lay in 9x13 pan. Sprinkle 2 cups cheese over. Whisk together everything but 1/2 cup cheese and tater tots. Pour over cheese mixture. Layer with tater tots. If not baking right away, cover and chill in fridge until morning, remove cover and let sit out 30 minutes before baking. Bake for 35 minutes. Top with rest of cheese and bacon and bake until sides are bubbly and top is golden, about 10 minutes or so.
COUNTRY KITCHEN WISDOM • If casserole is refrigerated overnight, it will take a little longer to bake. If top browns before it’s cooked, tent with foil. 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. Have a recipe to share or a question for Marcy? Email Marcy at bcpress@frontier.com or you may also mail them to Marcy’s Country Table c/o Brown County Press 219 South High Street Mt. Orab, OH. 45154
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Lady G-Men win at Batavia BY WADE LINVILLE THE NEWS DEMOCRAT
Not many high school coaches are able to reach the 500 career win milestone. On Monday, Nov. 28, Georgetown varsity girls basketball coach Bernie Cropper accomplished the feat as his Lady G-Men claimed their first victory of the season while on the road at Batavia High School. The win brought Cropper's overall career record as a coach to 500203. “It felt great,” Cropper said of his 500th career victory. “We played really well and it was a great win for us. They played so hard, especially on defense.” “I really enjoy (coaching) this team.” While the majority of Cropper's career wins have come over the past 21 years as the Georgetown varsity girls basketball coach, he was also able to record a great deal of wins at programs at other schools throughout his coaching career that began in the 1978-79
season. His coaching career started at Georgetown High School where he headed the boys basketball program. He then coached Wilmington High School boys basketball in the mid 1980's before moving to Clermont Northeastern High School to coach boys basketball. In the late 1980's he would take over the Ripley-Union-Lewis High School boys basketball program where he would remain for three years, his last year being the 1991-92 season. After coaching at Ripley, Cropper took a few years off until he found himself on the sidelines once again as the junior varsity coach at Eastern High School. After one year of coaching junior varsity at Eastern, Cropper started his career as the Georgetown High School varsity girls basketball coach and is in his 21st year as head of the program. The Lady G-Men's Nov. 28 win at Batavia comes after their 37-34 season
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Georgetown High School varsity girls basketball coach Bernie Cropper celebrated his 500th career victory as his Lady G-Men topped Batavia for their first win of the season on Nov. 28.
opener loss at Shroder on Nov. 26, bringing them to a 1-1 record. Sophomore guard Kim Seigla led the Lady GMen in the win over Batavia with 17 points. Georgetown sophomore
Kennedy Underwood finished the game just one point shy of a doubledouble with nine points and 10 rebounds. Georgetown's senior guard Kassidy Seigla played a huge role in the
win to finish with eight rebounds, five steals, three assists, and putting forth an excellent defensive effort that helped the Lady G-Men hold the Lady Bulldogs to only six points in the first half.
The Lady G-Men were scheduled to hold their first home game on Thursday, Dec. 1, as they play host to the New Richmond Lady Lions for a non-league contest.
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to hold a 29-19 lead at halftime. The Lady Jays came out strong in the second half, outscoring the Lady Wildcats 19-15 in the frame to cut the Williamsburg lead to 4438, but the Wildcats were able to outscore the Lady Jays in the fourth frame 116 to secure the 11-point victory. Ripley senior Kacy Gilkerson led the Lady Jays in scoring with 10 points, while sophomore Carlee Daulton and senior Kursten Prater finished with nine points apiece. Ripley senior Kassey Arnett ended the game with eight points. Leading all scorers in the contest was Williamsburg's Jessica Chase with 12 points, while teammate Kasey Connor also reached double figures in scoring
with 11 points. The Lady Jays were scheduled to be back in action on their home court Dec. 1, as they play host to the Fayetteville-Perry Lady Rockets in an Southern Hills Athletic Conference contest.
Lady Jays fall to W’burg in season opener at Ripley
A new season of high school hoops got underway for the Ripley-UnionLewis-Huntington Lady Jays on Saturday, Nov. 26, as they played host to the Williamsburg Wildcats for a non-league contest. In the end, it was the Wildcats coming away with a 55-44 victory. The Lady Jays struggled with shooting from the charity stripe in their first official game of the season. Of 22 free throw attempts, the Lady Jays connected on only six. The Lady Wildcats also struggled with free throw shooting, sinking only 12 of 27 attempts. The Lady Wildcats held a narrow 11-8 lead at the end of the first quarter, but outscored the Lady Jays 18-11 in the second quarter
WHS 11 18 15 11 – 55 RULH 8 11 19 6 – 44
Williamsburg (55): Chase 3 6-10 12, K. Connor 5 1-4 11, Hart 3 0-0 6, Fisher 3 00 7, L. Connor 2 1-3 5, Brown 2 1-2 5, Engel 3 3-8 9. Three-pointers: Fisher 1. Team: 21 12-27 55. Ripley (44): Gilkerson 4 26 10, Prater 3 0-0 9, Daulton 3 2-10 9, Kirk 1 00 2, Arnett 4 0-4 8, Proffitt 0 2-2 2, Eichner 2 0-0 4. Three-pointers: Prater 3, Daulton 1. Team: 17 6-22 44.
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Georgetown’s Noah Pack cruises to the hoop for a score on transition during the G-Men’s Nov. 26 scrimmage at West Portsmouth High School.
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Georgetown varsity boys face tough competition in preseason scrimmage BY WADE LINVILLE THE NEWS DEMOCRAT
In preparation for their season opener against Batavia on Friday, Dec. 2, the Georgetown GMen under the leadership of their first-year head coach Doug Williams faced tough competition while venturing to West Portsmouth High School on Nov. 26 to face teams from West Portsmouth and Western Latham in a preseason tri-scrimmage. Western Latham finished last season as Division IV Distr ict
champions and a regional qualifier, making for a challenging preseason contest for the G-Men, while West Portsmouth also brought some stiff competition for a preseason bout. The G-Men rose to an 8-0 lead over West Portsmouth in their first mini-game of the day. Hit free throws by sophomore Noah Pack and junior Jonny Strickland lifted the G-Men to a 4-0 lead. Then it was Strickland and Pack scoring on fast-breaks to expand the Georgetown
lead to 6-0. But West Portsmouth came storming back, going on a 7-0 run to cut the Georgetown lead to 8-7. The two teams would eventually find themselves tied at 10 apiece before Georgetown's senior point guard Christian Linville was fouled on a shot and connected from the charity stripe to put the G-Men on top 12-10. Another bucket by Pack expanded the Georgetown lead to 1410. West Portsmouth rallied back to tie the game
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Ripley’s Kacy Gilkerson drives to the hoop in the Lady Jays’ season opener
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Ripley’s Josh Deaton fires off a shot from three-point range in the Blue Eastern senior Blake Rigdon buries a jump shot in the Warriors’ Nov. 25 SHAC Jays’ Nov. 25 SHAC Preview game Preview game against Manchester. against Whiteoak. Wade Linville/The News Democrat
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Ripley’s Peyton Fyffe goes up for a score on a fast-break during the Jays’ Nov. 25 SHAC Preview game against Whiteoak.
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Georgetown High School boys basketball coach, Doug Williams, instructs his G-Men during the Nov. 26 scrimmage at West Portsmouth.
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at 14 and would go on to lead the G-Men 16-14. A three-pointer by Georgetown junior Luke Gast lifted the G-Men to an 18-16 lead, but it was a three-pointer by West Portsmouth in the final minute that would result in a 19-18 Georgetown loss. The G-Men's first minigame against Western Latham was a close one, ending with Western Latham sinking a last second shot to claim a narrow 19-17 victory. The G-Men jumped to an early 5-2 lead with senior Levi Burns burying a shot from beyond the arc. Western Latham answered with a three-pointer to tie the game at five and would later rise to a 13-6 advantage. A three-pointer by Linville sliced the Western Latham lead to 13-9, and it was Georgetown sophomore Cameron Brookbank connecting from the charity stripe after being fouled on a shot to leave the GMen trailing by just two points. A bucket by Pack tied the game at 13 apiece. Western Latham took rose to a 17-13 lead just before an assist by Gast for a bucket by Pack left the G-Men trailing by just two points. An assist by Brookbank for a score by Georgetown senior Chris Dietrick tied the game at 17 with only seconds left on the clock,
but it was Western Latham going the length of the court to bury a last second shot for a two-point victory. The G-Men were scheduled to take on Hillsboro Nov. 29 in their final
scrimmage before starting their season against Batavia on Friday, and on Saturday they will take on the Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington Blue Jays at Georgetown's Brian Grant Gymnasium.
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DB&R Construction If you are considering a metal roof for your home, let DB&R Construction talk with you about the advantages of a metal roof.
Specializing in all metal roofing! Call For A Free Estimate
937.378.3092
Vinyl Siding
11-3
We do NOT power wash, which can damage siding. We brush thoroughly and rinse with water. We clean soffits, gutters, downspouts, window frames and sills, eaves, flashing and any trim.
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Lamps
THE OLDE LAMP SHOPPE 206 E. Grant Ave. Georgetown
937.478.8437
1-5
OFFERING NEW & USED LAMPS, REFURBISHED LAMPS, ANTIQUE, & VINTAGE LAMPS. ALSO OFFERING LAMP REPAIR, PIANO TUNING & REPAIR.
OPEN 5 DAYS A WEEK
Across from the Post office
Good reasons why it pays to support your local business.
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Musical Instruction
Transmission Service
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John Stamm 513.505.0133 john@jdstammlawns.com
corn, pellet, wood, & gas Free-standing & Add-on units
11-24
Construction 7510 Gooselick Rd. Ripley, OH 45167
TFN (937) 446-4443 12-29
All Your Home Improvement Needs! Free Consultation
Richard Throckmorton
J.D. STAMM LAWNS
Mowing/Trimming/Cleanup • Edging • General Use Herbicide • Brush Removal • Spring Cleanup • Gutter Cleaning • Flower Bed Cleanout • Mulching 12/22
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Before Me Genealogy, LLC
TFN
15457 Eastwood Rd. Williamsburg Ohio 45176 937-444-3382
savvyframing@gmail.com Sandy Hastings, owner 12-29
Genealogy Research Home Improvement
GRAVEL
11256 Hamer Rd. Georgetown, OH 45121
Custom Framing
Cincinnati Dowel
STEVE’S TRUCKING
Jamie Taylor
Locally owned and operated with over 10 years experience
has 10 ft bundles of ribbings looking for a new home. This material will make great kindling and we will load your trailer! Pick up at
Stoves
Southern Ohio Stove Systems
SAVVY FRAMING, LLC
FREE WOOD
Gravel
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Picture Framing
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Ed Smith Painting
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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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ABCAP ADAMS BROWN HEAD START PROGRAM
BUS MONITOR/TEACHER’S AIDE for the Head Start Program (34 -40 hrs./wk., 32 - 36 wks./yr.). We are looking for individuals who enjoy working with children and their families and who have a friendly and positive attitude. Duties include: working with pre-school children and their families, assisting the Bus Driver on the bus and the Head Start Teacher in the classroom, maintaining confidentiality, attending all required trainings and following all established rules and policies on the bus and in the center at all times, completing all required paperwork and duties in compliance with the Federal Performance Standards and Licensing agencies. Qualifications include: Must have or attain a Child Development Associate credential or Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education, must obtain CDLSchool Bus/Passenger endorsement within one year of hire. All applicants must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License and must be insurable under ABCEOI’s fleet insurance policy and pass Criminal Record Checks and a drug screen. We offer benefits such as vacation, holiday pay, health, dental and vision insurance as well as a retirement plan. To apply, please submit your resume by December 9, 2016 to: Head Start Director, Adams Brown Head Start, 406 W. Plum Street, Georgetown, OH 45121. ABCAP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DRUG-FREE WORK-PLACE
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 HELP WANTED
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
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. 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.
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 937378-2786 Ext. 3 for more information!
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
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
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.
HIRING CAREGIVERS! Clermont & Brown County openings. Helping seniors to remain at home by providing non-medical care. All shifts. Home Instead Senior Care Call 513230-5111 AN INDEPENDENT TRUCK & EQUIPMENT REPAIR BUSINESS in Batavia, OH is looking for experienced, Qualified Technicians. Candidates should have tooling & be able to perform repairs on various brands of diesel powered equipment. Contact Matt @ (513)732-3333.
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ABCAP Home Care Assistant Daycare Manager
ABCAP HOME CARE is seeking an Assistant Daycare Manager for the Golden Years Activity Center (28 – 32 hours per wk.). Candidate must have STNA OR CNA certificate or at least 2-years’ experience as a home health aide. This position covers many areas including direct care, homemaker and social services, etc…Multitasking is a must. A genuine concern for the elderly is required. Attendance and punctuality are extremely important. We offer benefits such as vacation, holiday pay, health, dental and vision insurance as well as a retirement plan. All applicants must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License and must be insurable under ABCEOI’s fleet insurance policy and pass Criminal Record Checks and a drug screen. Please apply in person by December 9, 2016 at 406 W. Plum Street, Georgetown, Ohio or call (937) 378-6041 or 1-800-553-7393, Ext. 255, Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ABCAP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DRUG-FREE WORK-PLACE
ABCAP ADAMS BROWN EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM
HOME VISITOR for the Early Head Start Program (40 hrs. per/wk., 52 wks/yr.). Must have good communication and organizational skills; have knowledge of child growth and development; make home visits and maintain records from the visits: develop positive working relationships with parents, coworkers, and other agency professionals; and attend community and agency meetings as well as out-of-town trainings. Qualifications include: CDA or Associates Degree within one year of hire. Must have reliable transportation available for work. Must have valid Ohio Driver’s License with clean driving record which meets agency’s fleet insurance company standards. We offer benefits such as vacation, holiday pay, health, dental and vision insurance as well as a retirement plan. To apply, please submit your resume by December 9, 2016 to: Bonita Haas, Director, Adams Brown Head Start, 406 W. Plum Street, Georgetown, OH 45121. ABCAP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DRUG-FREE WORK-PLACE
Angels Above & Beyond Home Health Services
is looking for Home Health Aides, RN Supervisor and Nurses for Clermont, Brown and Hamilton Counties. Please call (513) 553-9955 for information. Apply online at: angelsabovebeyond.com, you may also fax your resume to: (513) 553-1089 or apply in person at:
Angels Above & Beyond Home Health Services, 1041 Old US Hwy 52, Suite F, New Richmond, OH 45157.
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.
PART TIME CDL DRIVER Class A CDL, 2 years OTR experience required Competitive pay, established company. Home every night (Short-haul, day cab carrier). Contact Trey at TreyS@IWDG.com or 573-415-9403. Jack’s Truck Rental, Batavia, OH
D R I V E R S WANTED. Class ACDL. Local & over the road. 606-7768627.
AUTO BODY or AUTO MECHANIC Must have own tools, references and experience. VANDEMARK COMPANY
513-797-7278
DRIVERS: REGIONAL. Home Weekly/BiWeekly Guaranteed. Paid Loaded & Empty/Rider Program. No-Touch, Benefits & Monthly Bonuses. 877-758-3905.
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.
STNA/CNA’s NEEDED IMMEDIATELY!
Morris Nursing Home is a 5 Star Rated Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation facility located in Bethel, OH. We are seeking to fill Full Time, Part Time and PRN positions as State Tested Nurse Aide (CNA) immediately! Applicants must be on the State of Ohio Registry and have a current license. Prior experience in Long Term Care settings is preferred. A passionate and caring attitude for the elderly is a must. Our resident’s always come first, so a personality and demeanor to work in a Long Term Care environment is essential. Please email your Professional Resumes to: Brendan.houser@hg-nh.com, Administrator. You can also apply online at:
www.hg-nh.com
or you can apply in person at:
322 S. Charity St, Bethel, OH 45106. We offer competitive pay and benefits, PRN additional pay, years of service raises and attendance bonuses, good employee perks and incentives and an excellent work environment where every employee is cared about and will be set up to succeed.
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.”
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
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
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. 1 & 2 BR APARTMENTS Williamsburg, all utilities included except electric. 513-724-7802.
MT. ORAB - 55 & older community. New construction - 2 BEDROOM SPECIALS! Call today! 937-444-1708
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.”
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 & last month rent with a 12 mo lease Ph 937-213-2131 or 937515-1918
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Logans Lane Greenhouse Fresh Cut Evergreen Wreaths, Swags, Centerpieces, Cemetery arrangements , Yule Logs, Male box huggies, Open 10am to 4pm, (937)544-0114
FOR SALE Butcher Hogs Delivery & bookings available. Call Hattan Farms 937-780-6401.
APTS UNFURNISHED
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
RIPLEY 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT OR HOUSE FOR RENT No Pets. References required. $400 month plus deposit. 937-6180066
BATAVIA: 2BR, $550. per month, balcony, quiet family friendly, central a/c, eat-in equipped kitchen, laundry. Offstreet parking. 513561-4014. GEORGETOWN SQUARE Equipped kitchen. 1-bedroom. Very clean. Perfect for young couple or retired individuals. No pets. $485 month. References & deposit required. 513-625-4371.
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. HOUSES FOR RENT
VERY NICE AND CLEAN 3 BEDROOM, 1.5 bath near 62 & 32. NO SMOKING! NO PETS! $695/month plus deposit. 937-5150210 TAKING APPLICATIONS with lease contract. 3 BR, washer/dryer hookup. No smokers, no pets. $500 plus utilities. References. Call (937) 442-5844. If no answer, leave message. 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.
HOME FOR RENT in Georgetown. Available 1/1/17. 3br ranch located across from McDonald’s. Very nice home & location. $700 monthly rent +deposit. 937-378-3006 after 5pm. HOUSES FOR SALE
GEORGETOWN BRICK RANCH, 3BR, 2 full BA, living room, eat-in kitchen, family room, utility room. New roof. 2 car detached garage- own heated & drain. $150,000. 937-3783093
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 513-383-4084 14 North Third Street Ripley, Ohio 45167 SEWING & ALTERATIONS
FOR ALL YOUR SEWING NEEDS for you, your family and your home. Call 937-444-4276. Reasonable rates, expert service.
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 2000 FLEETWOOD double wide 3bdr 2bath in Sardinia for sale. Sits on 4 acres. Land is not for sale. Lot rent is $350. Trailer can be moved if you’d like. New roof & gutters 11/2015. Price $36,500 call or text 513-283-5086. FIREWOOD
FOR SALE SEASONED FIREWOOD & OUTSIDE FURNACE WOOD All year round. Local. I would like to haul 14’ dump loads. Scott Malott 937-213-3193
S E A S O N E D GRADE A #1 FIREWOOD. All hard wood - mostly Ash and Oak. Delivery available or pickup. Call 937-515-4012 or 513-384-1505 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. HAY & GRAIN
MIXED HAY FOR SALE - 5x5 round bales $30.00, also square bales $4.00 937-618-1410 HAY FOR SALE Mixed grass, hay 4 X 5 round bales, and small square bales (937) 725-5050
GYM EQUIPMENT for sale. Schwinn Recumbent Bike & Bodyguard Executive Step Stair Climber; $100 each or $150 for both. Call 513-310-7800. GOLDEN COMET LAYING HENS 1 1/2 years old. Lay brown eggs. 937-444-3983
Georgetown News Democrat
ARMINTA’S CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE 1548 Starling Rd (4 miles East of Bethel, OH) FriSat only. Nov 25 & 26, Dec. 2 & 3rd, and Dec 9th and 10th. and Dec 16th &17th. 9 am to ? Wreath’s, snowmen, center pieces, gifts, candles, window wall hangers, primitive in and outdoor furniture, handmade baskets, jewelry, quilts, throws, flags, much much more. Something for everyone. Come bring a friend, and feel the Christmas spirit with us! Merry Christmas one and all.
AURARA WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE INSERT 26” wide, 25” high, 19” deep. Door opening 10 1/2”. Has a setup to use a blower. Good condition. $125.00 937-3791471 no answer, leave message.
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 FOR SALE Butcher Beef Buy half of half, half or whole. Bookings & delivery available December & January. Call Hattan Farms 937-780-6401. MISC. NOTICES
Trying to locate PATRICIA L. FESTAGALLO. Please contact me at your earliest convenience at 757-287-1218 YARD/GARAGE SALE
GIANT BARN SALE DEC. 15-17 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) LOCATED AT: 5426 ST. RT. 134 Rain or Shine 1 1/2 MILE FROM DODSONVILLE TOWARD BUFORD ON 134 Call Wendy at 937-444-1885 Cincinnati Reds items, sports pennants, Budweiser tins, Miller items, classic car items, Beatles items, sports cards, lamps, Hummels, dolls, Partylite, jewelry, DVDs, Danbury Mint lighthouses, tools, Pepsi items, records, stereo, Christmas items, Easter items, old hand saws, Fenton, Bluegrass items, Life magazines, books, Vintage clothing, china, Boyd glass, 1950’s tables, old license plates and much more!!!!! MAIN STREET COLLECTIBLES 20% off the whole month of December! Everything in the Store - antiques, primitives, jewelry, furniture, Christmas, refrigerators, washers, whole lots more! Located at 449 N. MAIN ST., GEORGETOWN 937-378-2399
Real Estate Auction 1019 Lawrence St., Ripley, OH
December 17, 2016 @ 12:00 noon
This home is located in the heart of upper Ripley near the IGA grocery store. It has 4 bedrooms, one bath, dining area and cute kitchen. This house would make a wonderful starter home for a young couple or a downsized retirement home. Heirs have agreed to a very marketable price.
Terms on Real Estate: 10% down payment the day of the Auction, balance on delivery of deed, within 30 days. Real Estate sells as is. Real Estate sells subject to confirmation by sellers on day of Auction. Any inspections that the buyer requires shall be conducted prior to auction date at the buyer’s expense. Information presented here is derived from sources deemed reliable but not warranted by the seller or their representatives. All announcements made day of auction take precedence over previous verbal or printed material. Sibcy Cline will be acting as the agent.
“The Campbell Group” of Sibcy Cline Realtors
937-392-4308
VIEW THESE & MANY OF OUR OTHER AUCTIONS & REAL ESTATE LISTINGS AT:
www.campbellauctioneers.com
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Obituaries Bessie Fiscus, 85
Sharlee R. West, 84
Sharlee Roberts West, age 84, of Mowrystown, Ohio, passed away Sunday morning, November 27, 2016 at the Crestwood Ridge Care Facility in Hillsboro. She was b o r n August 13, 1932 in Highland C o u n t y, Ohio, the o n l y daughter of Earl H. and Gertrude Whitley Roberts. She graduated Whiteoak High School in 1950 and received her Bachelor's degree from Miami University in 1954. Sharlee went on to earn her Master's degree from the University of Cincinnati. Sharlee was united in marriage to Walter Aid West on March 22, 1954 at the Mowrystown Church of Christ. She taught home economics in the Eastern Brown School District for thirty-two years. She was active in farming with her husband all of her life. Sharlee served as a FHA advisor. She took pride in the success of her FHA chapter and her students.She had many students who became state officers and national officers. Sharlee also served as a 4-H advisor in the Concord Jr. Farmers Club. Sharlee was a member of the Anthony Shaw Colonial Dames, Brown County Retired Teachers Association, Highland County Senior Citizens, and was the chairman of the Highland County Genealogy Society. She served on the Highland District Hospital Board, and was a life-long member of the Mowrystown Church of Christ, where she taught Sunday School. Sharlee enjoyed cooking, bowling, gardening, and traveling; having visited all fifty states. She was an avid sports fan, especially when her grandchildren were involved. Ronald E. She loved to attend her grandchildren's softball and Blessing, 69 baseball games. One of her Ronald Eugene Blessing, favorite teams was Ohio age 69, of Decatur, OH, died State University. Sharlee's greatest joy was her family. November 26, 2016. He was born in Dayton, She loved family get-togethOH, September 28, 1947, to ers and working with her the late Alfred Leroy family on the farm. Surviving are husband, Blessing, Walter West of MowrysJr. and town; two sons, Roger W. C l a r a (Nancy) West of MowrysBlessing town, and Andy West of ( n e e Mowrystown; three grandBowman). daughters, Lora (Chad) He is surAlexander, April (Kevin) vived by Michael, and Andrea West; his wife six great-grandsons; one Dollis great-granddaughter; many Blessing (nee Stutz), daughter nieces and nephews; brothRebecca Ruble, sons ers-in-law, Kenneth (Sharon) Timothy (Annette) and West of Winchester and Tom Christopher (Heather) (Judy) Weset of Rushville. In addition to her parents, Blessing, step-son Richard (Jennifer) Oberding, step- Sharlee was preceded in daughter Tina (Shane) Casey death by a brother and sisterand sister Susan (John) in-law, Adrian (Barbara) Jackson of Tennessee. He is Roberts. Services will be held at also survived by several grandchildren, great grand- Mowrystown Church of children, nieces, nephews, Christ, 28 W. Main St., great nieces and great Thursday, December 1, 2016 nephews. He was preceded at 1:00 pm with Pastor Chris in death by brother Gary Gobin officiating. Interment Blessing and niece Sara will follow in the Roberts Blessing. There will be no Cemetery, Taylorsville, Ohio. Friends will be received visitation. Memorial service Friday 2 at Edgington Funeral Home, p.m. at Graceland Memorial 17 E. Main St. MowrysGardens, 5989 Deerfield Rd., town, Ohio, Wednesday, November 30, 2016, 4:00 Milford, OH 45150. Condolences at hodappfu- pm - 7:00 pm. Memorial contributions neralhome.com may be made to the Mowrystown Church of Christ Building Fund or The Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn St. Suite 1026 Cincinnati, OH 452013. To A regular meeting of the sign the online guest book, Brown Metropolitan go to www.edgingtonfunerHousing Authority will be alhomes.com. held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the ABCAP Building located at 406 West Plum St. Room 102 in Georgetown. The Georgetown Christmas Association's Craft Show will be held December 3 at the Georgetown Presbyterian Church. The hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Kim Scheffler after 4:30 p.m. at (937) 213-2135 for more information or to reserve a space. Bessie Fiscus, age 85 of Georgetown, Ohio died Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the Villa Georgetown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Georgetown, Ohio. She was a retired CNA for O h i o Va l l e y Manor Nursing a n d Rehabilitation Center near Ripley, Ohio and a member of the First Baptist Church in Georgetown, Ohio. Bessie was born February 14, 1931 in Amy, Kentucky the daughter of the late Holt and Kizzie (Barrette) Hensley. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband - Charles Richard Fiscus, one son - Charles David Fiscus, one grandson – Tracy Shouse and three brothers. Mrs. Fiscus is survived by two children – Michelle Shouse and Rick Fiscus both of Georgetown, Ohio; one grandson – Keith Shouse of Russellville, Ohio; seven great grandchildren; four sisters – Billie Bishop of Manchester, Kentucky, Mary Couch of Carrollton, Kentucky, Janet Fetch and Hazel Daugherty of Norwood, Ohio and one brother – Carl Hensley of Owenton, Kentucky. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio. Rev. George Jackson will officiate. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
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June A. Goecke, 88
Helen N. McKee Hiestand passed away Nov. 27, 2016. Helen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, and was a faithful and devoted disciple of Christ our Lord. She was born on Jan. 4, 1944, to the late Elmer and Tressa (Graham) McKee and grew up in California. Helen later married Ed Hiestand and after several moves as an Air Force family, they moved back to Hillsboro. Helen was involved in local politics, and retired from federal service after working for Congressmen Bob McEwen, Frank Cremeans, and Rob Portman. She was a dedicated member of First United Methodist Church, singing in the Chancel Choir. Her spiritual journey led her to serve with the Wilmington Area Walk to Emmaus, and later as a year round volunteer for Samaritan’s Purse through Operation Christmas Child. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Ed Hiestand; children, Joe (Moira) Hiestand and Janis (Mike) Halteman; grandchildren Drew and Cara Hiestand and Avery Halteman; sister, Wanda (Owen) Crump of Texas; nieces Scarlett (Scott) Bromley of New Mexico and Deborah Cavanaugh of Texas and nephew Joe (Anne) Garrett of Maryland. She will be deeply missed by all. A celebration of life service will be held at Hillsboro First United Methodist Church on Dec. 11, 2016, at 4 p.m. Thompson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hillsboro First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com
June A. (Courts) Goecke, age 88 of Georgetown, Ohio died Tuesday, November 23, 2016 at the Anderson Mercy Hospital in Anderson Township, Ohio. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Arnheim, Ohio. June was born August 17, 1928 in Georgetown, Ohio the daughter of the late Rufus and Teresa Louise (Weber) Courts. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Herman E. “Junior” Goecke whom she married March 17, 1943, one son – Edward Goecke and one grandson – Lou Haubner. Mrs. Goecke is survived by four children – Donna Whitehead of Apopka, Florida, Sue Bradley and husband Dave of Camden, Tennessee, Teresa Liming and husband Dennis of Georgetown, Ohio and Tony Goecke and wife Tess of Russellville, Ohio; one daughter-in-law – Sherry Goecke of Georgetown, Ohio; eight grandchildren – Nina Goecke Miller, Kevin Goecke, Tess Haubner Debitetto, Heath Bradley, Tina Fox, Denise Fite, Natasha Goecke and Jason Goecke; twelve great grandchildren – Karley and Kelsey Miller, Andrew, Mikayla and Juliana Goecke, Jordan, Megan, and Lauren Debitetto, Tyler Fox, Hannah Liming and Kara and Sydney Fite and a host of friends who she will be dearly missed by all. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:30 A.M. Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Arnheim, Ohio. Rev. Dohrman Byers will be the Celebrant. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Saturday at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio. Interment will be in the St. Mary Cemetery in Arnheim, Ohio. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
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Western Brown High School 2nd Annual Mattress Sale Fundraiser!!
Have you been thinking about buying a new mattress? Now's the time to check out this fundraiser! On Saturday December 10th, the Western Brown HS Marching Band will be sponsoring their second annual mattress sale. Brand new, name brand mattress sets (Simmons, Restonic and Southerland) 30-50% off retail. Top quality mattress sets with full manufacturer warranties. All sizes, price ranges, delivery and free layaway will be available. Much higher quality for the price than a retail store! Floor models will be on display at Western Brown High School in the gym from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information, feel free to contact Custom Fundraising Solutions at jmalone5 @yahoo.com. Proceeds from every sale directly benefit Western Brown HS Marching Band and Color Guard!
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Elizabeth Jane (Ellis) Ellison, 77
Elizabeth Jane (Ellis) Ellison, 77 of Georgetown, Ohio died Saturday, November 19, 2016 at her residence. She was a retired clerk for the Brown County Municipal Court after thirty-seven years of service and was co-owner of the Chem-Tec Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Company. After retiring, she remained a volunteer mediator for the Brown County Municipal Court, was a volunteer and past president of the Brown County Hospital auxillary and was a long standing member of the Georgetown United Methodist Church where she joyfully sang in the choir. Mrs. Ellison was born June 2, 1939 in Russellville, Ohio the daughter of the late Charles “Hubert” and Lesta (Blythe) Ellis. She was also preceded in death by her husband of. Forty - eight years – Charles E. Ellison who died in 2007, two brothers – Charles Wayne and James Elwood Ellis and one sister – Helen Grimes. Mrs. Ellison is survived by one son - Mark Ellison of Georgetown, Ohio; two daughters - Kimberly Ellison and Staci Hatten and husband Jeff all of Georgetown, Ohio; four grandchildren - Matthew Ellison and wife Lillian of Winchester, Ohio, Sarah Adams and husband Ryan of New Richmond,Ohio and Ely and Paetyn Hatten both of Georgetown, Ohio; one great grandchild –Kylee Elizabeth Adams; one sister – Ruth Drummond and husband Jerry of Columbus, Ohio; four sisters-in-law – Genevieve Canter and husband Ray of Hamersville, Ohio, Ruth Morris of Lafayette, Louisiana, Dorothy Kennedy of Hillsboro, Ohio and Juanita Whitmer of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; one brother-in-law –Gerald Ellison and wife Masako of Georgetown, Ohio and several nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at the Georgetown United Methodist Church. Rev. Zedda Myers officiated. Interment was in the Linwood Cemetery in Russellville, Ohio. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Georgetown United Methodist Church, 217 S. Main Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. The Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
Free cooking class A free class on Budget Cooking will be held at the Wee Care in Georgetown on Thursday, December 8th at 6:30. The class is part of a series that focuses on
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Sports Thursday, December 1, 2016
Local teams hit the hardwood
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Local teams square off in SHAC Boys Basketball Preview BY WADE LINVILLE THE NEWS DEMOCRAT
Local basketball fans got a taste of what's to come this winter season, as the Southern Hills Athletic Conference held its annual Boys Basketball Preview at Lynchburg-Clay High School on Friday, Nov. 25. Varsity teams from the SHAC big school division would take the court against teams from the SHAC small school division for half-game contests. The first of Brown County teams to take the court was the FayettevillePerry Rockets. The Rockets, representing the SHAC small school divi-
sion, faced off against a skilled squad of Peebles High School. The Rockets struggled early on to fall behind 6-0 and at one point in the first quarter they would find themselves trailing 15-4. It was Fayetteville junior Colin Connor coming through with a pair of field goals, followed by a score down low from junior postman Zak Smyth that would cut the Peebles' lead to single digits just before the end of the first frame. With one period in the books, it was Peebles leading 19-10. The Peebles Indians went on to outscore the Rockets 13-8 in the second quarter to claim a 32-18
victory in the half-game preview. Taking the court next was the Ripley-UnionLewis-Huntington Blue Jays of the SHAC big school division and the Whiteoak Wildcats of the small school division. The Blue Jays struggled with turnovers as they seemed to be working out some early-season jitters. As a result, the Wildcats rose to a 12-5 lead in the first quarter. The Jays settled down a bit in the second frame, outscoring the Wildcats 10-3 with the preview contest ending in a 15-15 tie. Ripley junior Josiah Staggs kicked off scoring in the second period with
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an old fashioned threepoint play to cut the Whiteoak lead to 12-8. The Wildcats managed to expand their lead to 158, but it was Ripley sophomore Jaki Royal coming through with a field goal to slice the Wildcat lead to just five. After being fouled on a shot, Royal went to the charity stripe to sink oneof-two attempts to narrow the margin to four points. With 1:51 to play, it was Royal coming through with a score on a fast-break to leave the Jays trailing by just two points. A bucket by Ripley junior Brian Dunn would follow, tying the game at 15 with 1:30 left on the clock.
Neither team would manage another score for the final minute-and-ahalf. “We're working to get better every day and the kids are jelling well,” Ripley head coach Marty Adams said following the Jays' performance at this year's preview. The next preview bout saw the Eastern Warriors of the SHAC big school division take the court against the Manchester Greyhounds of the small school division. After trailing 14-8 at the end of the first quarter, the Warriors rallied back to claim a 21-18 victory. A pair of three-pointers by Eastern junior Garyn
Purdy cut the Manchester lead to 18-16 late in the second quarter, then it was a steal and score by Eastern senior Blake Rigdon that tied the game at 18. A field goal by Eastern sophomore Ethan Battson put the Warriors on top 2018, and capping off the three-point victory was a hit free throw by sophomore Marcus Hamilton. Local varsity boys basketball teams were scheduled to officially begin their new season this week. For more on this year's local teams, be on the lookout for the Brown County Basketball Special Section to hit news stands Dec. 11.
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Fayetteville’s Nic Ball fires off a shot over a Peebles’ defender during the SHAC Eastern’s Marcus Hamilton launches a shot in the paint during the Warriors’ preBoys Basketball Preview held at Lynchburg on Nov. 25. view game against Manchester, Nov. 25.