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Betty (Scott) Donohoo, 98
Betty Anna (Scott) Donohoo, age 98 of Georgetown, Ohio died Sunday, February 23, 2020 at her residence. She graduated f r o m Georgetown High School in 1939 and then continued her education at the University of Cincinnati where she was a member of the Tri Delta Sorority and a graduate of the college of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP). Betty was a member of the Georgetown Presbyterian Church, founding member of the Brown County Charity Horse Show and a tireless volunteer for many charities and historic preservations projects such as the Brown County Courthouse restoration. She was born October 14, 1921 in Aberdeen, Ohio the only child of Nathan Robert and Hazel (Shelton) Scott. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Dr. John R. Donohoo in 1998. Mrs. Donohoo is survived by three children – Michael Donohoo, Deb Durbin and husband Tom and Dr. Jeff Donohoo and wife Carol all of Georgetown, Ohio; four grandchildren – Jenny Connor and husband Bobby of Georgetown, Ohio, Brian Andriot and wife Jen of Cincinnati, Ohio, Sarah Donohoo of Ripley, Ohio and Casey Tucker and husband Jason of Milford, Ohio and eight great grandchildren – Kelsey, Oliver, Chandler, Roxen, Jillian, Grayson, Anna and Devin. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio. The Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio is serving the family. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Queen City Hospice, 4605 Duke Drive, Mason, Ohio 45040 or the Dr. John Donohoo Scholarship Fund, c/o Georgetown Exempted Village School, 1043 Mt.Orab Pike, Georgetown, Ohio 45121 or the Georgetown Presbyterian Church, 401 South Main Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
Denise Prather, 65
Denise K. Prather, age 65 of Higginsport, Ohio, died Friday, February 28, 2020 at the Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Ripley, Ohio. She was retired f r o m Brown County C h i l d Support and was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Higginsport, Ohio. Mrs. Prather was born April 11, 1954 in Georgetown, Ohio the daughter of Freddie (Watson) Horn of Higginsport, Ohio and the late Harold Hughes. She was also preceded in death by a brother – Jimmy Hughes; stepfather – Mike Horn and stepmother – Harriett Hughes. In addition to her mother, Mrs. Prather is survived by her loving husband of forty-six years – Calvin Prather; one son – Brandon Prather (Erica) of Oakwood, Ohio; three grandsons – Matthew, Simon and Benny Prather; one brother – Kevin Horn (Rose) of Higginsport, Ohio and one sister – Sherry Hughes of Mt. Orab, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley, Ohio. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday. Interment will follow the funeral service in Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley, Ohio. If desired, memorial donations may be made to: VITAS Hospice 11500 Northlake Dr., Suite 400 Cincinnati, Ohio 45249. Condolences may be sent to the family at: w w w. c a h a l l f u n e r a l homes.com
Mental Health Board to meet
The Brown County Board of Mental Health & Addiction Services will hold their regularly scheduled board meeting Thursday, March 5, 2020. The meeting will be held at 6:00pm at 85 Banting Dr., Georgetown, OH 45121.
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James Burroughs, 67
James Walter Burroughs unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2020 at his home in Felicity, Oh. James was born to Edward and Jeanette Burroughs on November 20, 1952 in Cincinnati, Oh. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for 21 years. He was the beloved husband, best friend and the one and only love of Cheryl Lynn Burroughs for 49 years. He was the proud father of James E. Burroughs (Felicity, Oh.), Amanda Gipson (David) of Peebles, Oh. and Carinia Sunshine Watson (Brad) of Georgetown, Oh. He was the loving grandfather of Victoria Baker, Josh Gipson, Megan Brannon, Jake Watson and Kade Watson. He was a brother n law to numerous brother and sister n laws. He was an uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Edward Burroughs and Helen Jeanette Burroughs and one brother Stanley E. Burroughs. Services will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Glicker Funeral Home. 1849 Salem Ave. Dayton, Oh 45406. Visitation will be 11:30am - 12:30pm. Immediately following we will proceed to Dayton National Cemetery from 12:30pm - 1:30pm. In Lieu of flowers, please send donations to Dayton National Cemetery Support Committee 4400 W 3rd St. Dayton, Oh. 45428. James will always be loved and never forgotten.
Lent is a good time to try seafood, since it’s often on sale. Here’s an easy recipe with tilapia, a mild white fish. Even the kids like this one! BAKED LEMON BUTTER TILAPIA Ingredients 4 tilapia filets 1/3 cup butter, melted 1 tablespoon minced garlic 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice or to taste Seafood seasoning or salt and pepper to taste Paprika for garnish (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 400.
Whisk butter, garlic and lemon juice together. Lay filets in oven proof pan and sprinkle lightly with seasoning or salt and pepper on both sides. Pour butter mixture over all. Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10-12 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika and serve.
C O U N T R Y KITCHEN WISDOM Substitute any white fish for the tilapia. Quick cooking couscous is a nice side for this dish.
Early release next week for G’town The Georgetown Exempted Village Schools will be dismissed early on Friday, March 13, 2020. On this date the following dismissal schedule will apply: 1:30 PM Georgetown Jr/Sr High
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PUBLIC NOTICES
Thursday, March 5, 2020 - 7
Phone: (800) 404-3157 • Fax: (937) 444-2652 E-mail: legals@browncountypress.com
LEGAL NOTICE Sale of Real Estate Brown County Foreclosure Auction. Case# CVE20190548. U.S. Bank National Association vs Gross, Cleatous, et al. The description of the property to be sold is as follows: Property Address: 534 MAIN STREET, RIPLEY, Brown, Ohio, 45167; Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number:410802680000 Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on 03/17/2020 at 10:00 AM for a minimum of 7 days. Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should the third party purchaser fail to provide their deposit within the allotted time. Provisional Sale date: 03/31/2020 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $5000.00 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted. Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code CVE20190548 into the search bar. ND 3-5-20, 3-12-20, 3-19-20 ---------------------------------------LEGAL NOTICE Sale of Real Estate Brown County Foreclosure Auction. Case# CVE 20190647. MidFirst Bank vs Wallace, Krista, et al. The description of the property to be sold is as follows: Property Address: 9308 Katterman Road, Sardinia, Brown, Ohio, 45171; Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number:7007532.0101 Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on 03/17/2020 at 10:00 AM for a minimum of 7 days. Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should the third party purchaser fail to provide their deposit within the allotted time. Provisional Sale date: 03/31/2020 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $5000.00 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted. Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code CVE 20190647 into the search bar. ND 3-5-20, 3-12-20, 3-19-20 ----------------------------------------
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2:35 PM Elementary School walkers and car riders dismissed 2:40 PM Elementary School bus riders dismissed
LEGAL NOTICE Sale of Real Estate Brown County Foreclosure Auction. Case# CV20190716. Freedom Mortgage Corporation vs Fancher, Tasha, et al. The description of the property to be sold is as follows: Property Address: 108 Water Street, Mount Orab, Brown, Ohio, 45154; Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number:11020188.0000 Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on 03/17/2020 at 10:00 AM for a minimum of 7 days. Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should the third party purchaser fail to provide their deposit within the allotted time. Provisional Sale date: 03/31/2020 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $5000.00 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted. Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code CV20190716 into the search bar. ND 3-5-20, 3-12-20, 3-19-20 ---------------------------------------REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS 2020 COMMUNITY HOUSING IMPACT & PRESERVATION PROGRAM The Brown County Commissioners are requesting qualification statements and proposals (RFQ/RFP) from qualified professional planning, community development, economic development, and/or other qualified consulting firms to perform necessary functions for its FY 2020 Community Housing Impact & Preservation Program (CHIP). The Scope of Work includes development of a grant application, oversight of environmental review record development, fair housing program, and administration and implementation of the CHIP to include residential property inspections, lead-based paint risk assessments and clearances, and pest inspections. Interested parties may request an RFQ packet from the Brown County Board of Commissioners. Responses must include one original and two copies and must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m., March 20th, 2020 to: The Brown County Board of Commissioners 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, Ohio 45121 (937) 378-3956 Attn: Kelly Cole ND 3-5-20 ----------------------------------------
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Good reasons why it pays to support your local business.
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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!