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Judge approves sale of hospital Issue 41, Volume 127
BY Wayne Gates
The former Southwest Regional Medical Center will be operating as a hospital again in six to nine months. Common Pleas Judge Scott Gusweiler approved the sale of the property to Oglethorpe, Inc. for $1.2 million on October 4. The company plans to operate the hospital as a behavioral health facility with 60-100 beds. Oglethorpe Ohio Operations Director Patrick Tracy said that up to 250 people could be employed at the hospital with a payroll approaching $12 million once it reaches full capacity. The deal is set to be final in about 30 days, with all outstanding real estate taxes for the property to be paid from the sale proceeds at closing. The order also releases 62 liens against the property totaling $6,518.647.07. “I’m very pleased. We have been waiting for the
sale of the former hospital property for a long time,� said Georgetown Mayor Dale Cahall. “I look forward to working with Oglethorpe and the new jobs the facility will bring.� Georgetown has a 1% payroll tax on employees that live within the village limits. Since it’s impossible to determine how many employees the tax will apply to, the benefit to village finances from the additional jobs cannot be estimated at this time. Cahall said that any additional revenue from the payroll tax will go toward needed services like the police department, fire/EMS or road repair. Tracy said he and Oglethorpe are ready to get to work. “We are very happy that the judge decided to approve the sale and we are looking forward to treating patients and bringing jobs to the community. We’ve already has an architect in
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there to plan out the improvements needed to get the building up to codes.� Tracy said that the Joint Commission, which accredits hospitals in the United States, plus the Ohio Department of Mental Health and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services all must sign off on the project. The village of Georgetown held a public hearing on the sale on Sept. 21 as a zoning change necessary to the sale was being considered. During the hearing, Tracy said that Oglethorpe would be spending approximately $1 million to renovate the hospital in addition to paying $1.2 million for the property. He also said that the hospital is a voluntary stay facility and would not discharge patients without a plan for followup care and a destination. Tracy added that the hospital staff will be trained to handle any patient needs
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The “For Sale� sign in front of the former Southwest Regional Medical Center is coming down after Common Pleas Judge Scott Gusweiler approved the sale of the property to Oglethorpe, Inc. on October 4.
and that security will not be an issue. The Georgetown Village Council voted 3-2 to approve the zoning change. Tracy said that the company plans to make a $5000 donation to the Brown County Drug and Major Crimes Task Force once the deal is closed. He also said that the company is open to talking about
leasing the emergency room space to another operator. “If there are other entities that want to lease that, we really want to do that. That would provide a service to the community and improve the service for our patients here,� Tracy said. He also expressed gratitude to everyone in the area that has helped with the sale process.
“We would like to thank the Georgetown Village Council, the mayor and the people of Georgetown for making us feel welcome. We are looking forward to a productive community partnership,� said Tracy. Oglethorpe operates three other hospitals in Ohio, and seven other facilities in Texas, Louisiana and Florida.
withdraw their support for the candidate who defended the degrading actions of her husband, destroyed evidence after being subpoenaed, lied about destruction of official emails, lied about - and is unable to recognize - classified or top secret material, called fellow Americans "deplorable" and “irredeemable,� and lied about the events in Benghazi - even to the mother of one of the slain American heroes. Actions speak louder than words, and this election is about the future of our nation. The Supreme Court matters. Our national defense matters. Honesty matters. Trust matters. Following the Constitution matters. American lives matter. The House of Representatives has put forward a bold agenda that speaks to all
Americans on important issues. We have united to address our nation's needs and our goodness in regards to poverty, the economy, healthcare, tax reform, constitutional authority, and national defense. These ideas, which I support, are available for all to see at www.better.gop. Only one presidential candidate, Donald Trump, is willing to help advance these principled ideas that can serve to improve the lives of all Americans today and well into the future." Trump was already losing ground in Ohio prior to the comments being released. The website realclearpolitics.com lists four Ohio polls taken between September 27 and October 7, showing that Trump went from an average lead of 3.8 percent on
September 27 to being behind by .5 percent on October 7. There is no polling posted on the site as of yet that reflects voter attitudes after the release of the comments and the presidential debate on October 9. A national NBC/Wall Street Journal poll taken on October 8-9, after the comment and before the debate, shows that Hillary Clinton is leading Trump 46% to 35% among likely voters, but the electoral map will be closer than that because only a handful of states are truly competitive in the presidential race, including Ohio. What could be a larger issue for Trump is that only 72% of Republicans in the poll said they would vote for Trump, compared to 85% of Democrats who said that they would vote for Clinton.
Michigan and Ohio. After being taken to the Ripley Middle School in Aberdeen, which the FBI and other law enforcement used as a command center
during the manhunt, Keith was examined for injuries and then transported to the Hamilton County Jail by FBI agents.
Trump losing support in Ohio delegation
BY Wayne Gates
Donald Trump’s 2005 remarks about how he and other celebrities can treat women is affecting his support from political figures in Ohio. In a tape released from an interview for “Access Hollywood,� Trump is heard to say that he can grope and kiss women without their consent because he is a celebrity. The comments were made public on Friday, October 7. On the evening of October 8, Ohio Senator Rob Portman withdrew his support of Trump, releasing the following statement. "As I said yesterday, Donald Trump's comments were offensive and wrong. I had hoped to support the candidate my party nominated in the primary process. I thought
it was appropriate to respect the millions of voters across the country who chose Donald Trump as the Republican Party nominee. While I continue to respect those who still support Donald Trump, I can no longer support him. I continue to believe our country cannot afford a Hillary Clinton presidency. I will be voting for Mike Pence for President." Congressman Brad Wenstrup also released a statement on the matter. He continues to support Trump as the GOP nominee for President, but takes issue with the comments. "I found Donald Trump’s private comments to be disgusting and revolting. I’m raising my two-year-old son to be gentleman who respects women. This was a horrible example.
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Donald Trump has lost the support of Ohio Senator Rob Portman.
Jesus spoke to those who were ready to “cast the first stone�. What if Jesus got down in the sand and began writing before each of these two presidential candidates? I’ve been asked by some in the media if I will withdraw my support for the Republican nominee, yet no one in the media asked my Democratic colleagues if they would
Manhunt ends with arrest of alleged bank robber
Manchester schools placed on lockdown during hunt
BY PATRICIA BEECH PEOPLE'S DEFENDER Grand theft auto and armed robbery suspect, Todd Raymond Keith, 37, was captured late Friday night following a six-hour manhunt that involved nearly 100 law enforcement officials and the closing of bridge traffic between Ohio and Kentucky for several hours.
Driving a black 2010 Lexus, allegedly stolen at gun point from a woman in Madison Heights, Michigan, the suspect led law enforcement on a highspeed chase Friday afternoon through Adams and Brown counties. Numerous reports were given of a vehicle traveling at high speeds narrowly missing drivers in Adams county.
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Manchester schools were put on lock-down during the pursuit to keep bus traffic off the roadways according to Adams County Sheriff Kimmy Rogers. “My concern with the buses wasn't about him shooting at kids,� said Rogers. “I didn't want buses on the roads with a high-speed pursuit going on.� Bus drivers already on their evening routes returned the students to the school where they remained until the suspect fled his vehicle on foot. Sheriff Rogers confirmed that the suspect fired shots at two Adams County probation officers - Austin Fraley and Seth Sparks: “They tried to stop him, and he stuck the gun out the window and fired two or three shots at them.� Law enforcement was warned that the suspect had acquired 90 rounds of 9 mm ammunition and was allegedly determined not to be taken alive. All of Adams County's deputies were involved in the manhunt and pursuit of the suspect. A six-hour manhunt ensued after Keith abandoned his vehicle in Aberdeen on Flaugher Hill Road, which is right behind
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Are your financial goals on track? Fall hunting and fishing underway EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL ADVISOR
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October is Financial Planning Month. And now that you know it’s Financial Planning Month (just in case you didn’t know before), why not take the opportunity to determine if you’re on the right path toward meeting your financial goals? Consider taking these steps: Identify your goals. To know if you’re making progress toward your goals, you first have to identify them. Of course, you’ll have a variety of goals in life, such as helping pay for your children’s college educations. More than likely, though, your most important long-term financial goal is to build enough resources to enjoy the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. But we all have different ideas for how we want to spend our retirement years. Some of us may want to stay close to home, volunteering and pursuing our hobbies, while others want to visit the vineyards of Bordeaux or explore the pyramids of Egypt. So, name your goals and, as much as possible, put a price tag on
them. Once you know about how much your retirement is going to cost, you can create an investment strategy that may ultimately provide you with the income you will need. Don’t underestimate your cost of living. Even after you’ve identified some of your retirement goals, and estimated their costs, you still haven’t developed a complete picture of your future cost of living. You also need to take into account other potential major expenses, such as health care. Once you’re 65, you’ll get Medicare, but that won’t cover all your medical costs – and it might cover only a tiny portion of those expenses connected with long-term care, such as a nursing home stay or services provided by a home health aide. A financial professional can help you explore specific methods of dealing with these types of long-term care costs. Locate “gaps� – and work to fill them. After you’ve had your investment strategy in place for a while, you may see that some “gaps� exist. Is your portfolio not growing as fast as it should to help you reach your goals? If not, you may need to review your asset allocation to make sure it is aligned with your risk tol-
erance and portfolio objective. Do you find that you own too many of the same types of investments? This overconcentration could be harmful to you if a downturn affects one particular asset class, and you own too much of that asset. To help prevent this from happening, be sure to diversify your dollars across a range of investment vehicles. Keep in mind, though, that diversification can’t guarantee a profit or protect against all losses. Protect yourself – and your family. Saving for your ideal retirement is certainly a worthy goal, but you have other ones – such as providing for your family in case you aren’t around, or if you become ill or incapacitated and can’t work for a while. That’s why you will need adequate life insurance, and possibly disability insurance, too. Your employer may offer you both these types of coverage as an employee benefit, but it might not be enough – so you may want to explore private coverage as well. Financial Planning Month will come and go. But by following the above suggestions, you can create some strategies that will bring you a lifetime of benefits. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
room. Hot chocolate will be served. This is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend. Seating is bleacher style, there is some room for lawn chairs. This year’s storyteller will be Dr. Ned Lodwick, native of Brown County, veterinarian and local historian. Ned is
Vice-President of the U.S. Grant Homestead Association and President of the Brown County Historical Society. In 2009, Ned was the recipient of the Ohio Association of Historical Societies and Museums, “Outstanding Historian’s Achievement Award�. Ned will share four Brown County stories: Thomas Hamer and his ghost, the ghost of the Norfolk & Western Brakeman, the girl in blue at the Gaslight Theater and the mysterious story of Lydia Osborn and the Indians. The John P. Parker House is located at 300 N. Front Street in Ripley. For further info, 937-392-4871 or www.facebook.com/Ripley OhioLibrary
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Howdy folks--The fishing is good. The musky are really biting. One feller caught a musky that was 47 inches long. They range in size from 32 inches to the 47 inches long. One fisherman was catching stripers that weighed 12 pounds – now when you are fishing for musky you need to have a steel leader to the bait. The musky have a mouth full of teeth. The hunting season is doing very good. One feller while deer hunting harvested a deer that had a rack with 20 points. Another feller harvested a deer with an eight point rack that registered 134-1/8. That is a good rack. The duck season will be here before long and the dove season is in now. The deer around my place seem to be very happy with the soybean field by here. Now on Wednesday morning I had a Senior
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Ghost stories under the stars in Ripley
Sardinia American Legion Bingo will take place every Thursday, including Oct. 13, beginning with early bird at 7:15 p.m. and regular bingo at 7:30 p.m. For more information please call (937) 442-4704. The Sardinia American Legion is located at 106 College Avenue next to the old car wash.
BY Sonja Cropper The Ripley Library
On Saturday October 15 at 7 p.m., join us at the John P. Parker House to hear local ghost stories. This is an outdoor event, so come dressed for the weather. If it should rain, we will move to the Ripley Library meeting
Grandparents as Parents Support Group will meet every second Thursday, including Thursday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Pregnancy Resource Center, 852 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. This support group is for grandparents who have custody of a relative’s children. All are welcome. For more information call Julie Steddom at (937) 392-3057 or Tamma Plymesser at (937) 3786853.
Free Writer’s Group will meet each Thursday, including Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. at the Brown County Public Library in Mt. Orab. This is a nonprofit free group. For more details contact Lawrence Parlier at (513) 427-4211, Lisa Brandstetter Holt at (513) 659-8567 or the library at (937) 444-1414.
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GriefShare Program will be offered to the local community by the Sardinia Church of Christ each Thursday evening, including Thursday, Oct. 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the church, 7130 Bachman Road in Sardinia. For more information or to register please call (937) 446-2594. This program is free to the public. Book Club for Adults will meet at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Fayetteville-Perry Library, 406
Service meeting. The services they do for seniors are very important and I have been on the Board for several years and I am very glad I can have a part in this wonderful organization. The Brown County fair was last week and I went up on Thursday morning. The first thing I saw after getting in the fair was pumpkins. They were huge. The smallest one only weighed 435 pounds. The largest one was a mere 1435 pounds. That would make lots of pies! The Pumpkin Run at the Clermont County Fairgrounds last Friday, Saturday, and Sunday was a very fine event. The weather was good and they set a record this year. The Northeastern Lions Club do so much for the community like all Lions Clubs. It takes a lot of work for the Lions Club to do a good event and each town that has a Lions Club is very fortunate. The Bethel Lions Club has taken in five new members. Saturday evening I went down to the Receptions in Eastgate for a beautiful wedding. There was a big
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SOLACE ( Surviving Our Loss and Continuing Everyday) will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on every second Thursday of the month, including Thursday, Oct. 13. The meeting location is at 85 Banting Drive in Georgetown. For more information please contact Debbie Otten at (937) 444-6127.
Ripley’s Miracle Al-Anon/Alateen Group Meetings will be held every Thursday, including Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Beebe Chapel, 438 Main Street in Ripley. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab. FRIDAY, OCT. 14
Celebrate Recovery will meet every Friday beginning at 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. including Friday, Oct. 14, at the Crosspoint Wesleyan Church, 300 West Main Street in Mt. Orab, in the fellowship room. This is a Christcentered recovery program that will allow discussions on life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits. For more information call (937) 444-3370. SATURDAY, OCT. 15
Mt. Orab UMC Food Pantry will operate weekly for those who qualify and live in the Western Brown School District, open on Saturday, Oct. 15. The food pantry will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Donations are accepted during food pantry hours or by calling (937) 444-1046 to arrange a time. Louise M. Grant Memorial Free
crowd and after the wedding I had to leave as there was a program at the Grange Hall in Nicholsville. It seems I have a lot on my plate. On this past Monday I met at Poochie’s Restaurant to eat a noon meal with four fellers – one was the priest from the St. Mary's Catholic Church. He is a grand person. The homecoming parade will be this Friday in Bethel. The parade starts at 5:30 and everybody needs to be there by 5 PM. The Lions Club from Bethel will be in the parade. I always enjoy being in the parade. I got a call from Bethel Woods this morning. They were having a session on senior needs and how they were done. It was good. It was on bussing, housing, caregiver support, homecare, and several other items. Chester is doing fine—he has me trained rather well. Start your week by going to the house of worship of your choice and praising the good Lord. God bless all . . . More later . . .
Breakfast at the First Baptist Church in Ripley on North Third Street will be held from 9 to 12 on Saturday, Oct. 15 and everyone is invited to attend. Event will include gifts and door prizes. The menu consists of eggs, bacon, biscuits, gravy, sausage, apples, cereal, fruit, Danish, coffee, tea, juice or milk. Sponsored by Grant Children. Donations will be accepted. Proceeds will be used for church repairs. MONDAY, OCT. 17
Fitness Activities at Sardinia Church of Christ will take place every Monday evening, including Monday, Oct. 17, which includes pilates at 6:30 p.m. and Yoga at 7 p.m. The cost is only $2 per person per session. Please bring your own mat if you have one. Be good to yourself, you’ll be glad you did. The church is located at 7130 Bachman Road. TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab meets at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays including Monday Oct. 17 at Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd. in Mt. Orab. Further information is available by calling Nancy at (937) 4443437.
Hospice of Hope’s Men’s Grief Support Group will meet each third Monday of the month including Monday, Oct. 17, between 4 and 5:30 p.m. at Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd. in Mt. Orab. This meeting is specifically for men who have lost their spouse. It is peer led by a trained Hospice of Hope volunteer, a place for men to find support and share helpful coping techniques. For details contact Melissa at (937) 444-4900 or toll free at (800) 9284243.
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Jason Patchell and Marcia and Michael P. Kelly to Jason S. and Jennifer L. Patchell, 103.61 acres of land in Pleasant Twp., filed 9-2816, $450,000 Jay D. and Patricia A. Cutrell to Patricia A. Cutrell, 2.80 acres of land in Georgetown Village, filed 923-16 Gladys and Robert T. Warner to Robert T. Warner, .92 acres and 1.37 acres of land in Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 9-28-16 Dawn M. Helton to Thomas and Linda Brokaw, 1.48 acres of land in Sterling Twp., filed 9-26-16, $45,000 Dianne S. and Bert Cook Jr., to US Bank Trust, NA Lot 17 in Hess Road Farms Sub., Sterling Twp., filed 928-16, $36,000 Derrick S. Hawks to FifthThird Mortgage Company, Lot 8 in Meadowview Sub., in Washington Twp., filed 928-16, $41,334 USAA Federal Savings Bank to Ricky and Charles Summers LLC and Kendra J. Fithen, .48 acres of land in Washington Twp., filed 9-2316, $76,000 Alan L. and Christina M. Layman to Alan L. Layman Properties, LLC, 155.16 acres of land in Washington Twp., filed 9-22-16 The David M. and Marietta Dunn to Julia E. Clark, and Jayola R, Donald R. Saylor, Lot 40 part and Lot 41 in Sardinia Village Lots, Washington Twp., filed 9-28-16, $75,000
Jerry L. and Bobbie Polaris to Eric A. Young, InLot 31 in Midway Acres, Clark Twp., filed 9-29-16,
$72,000 Edward A. and Mary A. Lang to US Bank National Association, 1 acre of land in Clark Twp., filed 9-29-16, $23,334 Ray E. Kimberly to Lawrence R. Francis, .83 acres of land in Eagle Twp., filed 10-4-16, $12,000 Julian M. and Melanie A. Paeltz to CBM Enterprises, LLC, 2 acres and 2.78 acres of land in Franklin Twp., filed 10-4-16, $240,000 Ruth M. Horner, Trustee to Mark Leever, In-Lot 398 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 10-1516, $75,000 Zeilman Properties, LLC to J.T. and Lynn Barclay, InLot 2858 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 10-3-16 Brian T. Hicks to John R. and Amanda Loper, 2.47 acres of land in Eagles Nest Sub., Lot 6, filed 9-29-16, $121,900 Southern Hills Community Bank to Thomas Evans, 1 acre of land in Crestlawn Acres Sub., Green Twp., filed 9-29-16, $92,000 Kenneth D. and Janet Handy to Janet D. Handy, 1.01 acres of land in Huntington Twp., filed 9-2916 Stephen M. and Victoria R. Denning to Jason and Christia Truster, 47.31 acres of land in Huntington Twp., filed 9-29-16, $100,000 Denise and Kenneth Handy to Kenneth D. Handy, Lot 39 in Ruggles Sub, Aberdeen, Huntington Twp., filed 9-29-16
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WHITE OAK STATION STORAGE, LLC NOTICE OF LIEN SALE In accordance with the provisions of the State of Ohio Self Storage Facility Act for the purpose of satisfying the owner’s lien of the undersigned for charges incurred, for the storage of the personal property described below, together with cost of advertising and expense of sale and due notice having been given to the tenants and the time specified in such notice for payment having expired: notice is hereby given that such personal property will be sold at public auction by White Oak Station Storage, LLC at 4999 Tri County Hwy., Mt. Orab, OH 45154 on Saturday, October 22 at 10:00 a.m. The following includes the name and last known address of the occupant who rented the storage space in which the personal property is being sold and a brief and general description of the personal property. Tyler Smith: 3108 Oakland Locust Ridge Rd. Mt. Orab, OH 45154; bedroom furniture, mattress, dressers, mirrors, misc. boxes and bags, fan. Sharon Duncan:106 N. High Meadow Dr. Mt. Orab, OH 45154; bedroom set, entertainment center, computer desk and chair, bakers rack, sewing machine, high chair, coat rack, microwave, sweeper misc. totes and boxes Jacob Helbling: 3086 Lake Grant Access Lot 25 Mt. Orab, Oh 45154; speakers, end tables, baby mattress, and misc. boxes David Hurt: 2277 Greenbush West Williamsburg, OH 45176; bookcase, hoover steam vac, cedar chest, misc. boxes Scott and Angela Applegate: 55 Indian Dr Sardinia, OH 45171; mini fridge, kitchen cabinets, sink 2/counter tops, misc. building supplies Jodi Blanton: 734 Clough Pike Cincinnati, OH 45245; 3 dressers, kerosene heaters, bike and bike parts, 2 hunting bows, cedar chest, sewing machine, dolly w/ creeper, shop vac, bats, balls, misc. items board, cd case, totes w/ misc. clothing, misc. toys. Roy Workman: 2775 St Rt 131 Fayetteville, OH45118; couch, loveseat, microwave, dresser, night stand, head board and foot board Mary Mowery: 1986 New Harmony Shiloh Mt. Orab, OH 45154; wood cabinet with glass doors, lawn furniture, park bench, 3 guitar cases, walker, old chest cooler, tool box Melinda Arbaugh: 20 HighMeadow Lane Apt. 5 Williamsburg, oh 45176; lamp, dvd’s, tiki torches, Ochocinco cereal box, Dale Earnhardt memorabilia, sports cards, wooden cabinet. Angela Jean Claude: PO Box 272 Sardinia, OH 45171; Misc. boxes and bags, back pack, purse, pictures, ent. center, makeup box The lien holder reserves the right to bid on the property. Sale subject to prior cancellation in the event that the storage and service fees are paid by the occupant, or any person who has legal interest or a security interest in the personal property, prior to the sale. Call 937-4444669 for more information or contact Warren Hagge, Auctioneer (Licensed and Bonded in Favor of State of Ohio) at (937) 213-7696. ND 10-6-16, 10-13-16 -
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The one burning question-how big was the yield? A bumper crop brings a smile 4 Thursday, October 13, 2016
I can’t really say what scream and run until Dad would tackle me and get it is but there is somethat worm off of me thing about the months before I died a sudden of autumn that have death. Few things in the always drawn my attenworld hurt more that the tion. I guess the reason dreaded corn worm! might be that it is harThey were camouflaged vest time. No matter and almost impossible to whether it is the yield of see and on their backs the corn or garden prowere several sharp duce, the number one question has always been spikes lined up so that when they rolled on you the same. How big was they did inflict serious the yield? pain. From my earliest recOnce the field was ollections, when it came opened up the Wood around to harvest time the most important ques- Brothers invention took over and the stocks went tion that could be asked down and the corn went was always “how much into the wagons. Along did it yield?” Over the year's growing with the corn we season the quesharvested the tion was repeated pumpkins and over and over squash that had again, be it the been planted at hay, the wheat, the same time the the straw, the corn had. Two tobacco, or lastly yields in one harthe corn. The vest was pretty item grown didnifty. n’t matter, but As the corn the amount proarrived at the Rick Houser crib, the elevator duced did. The Good Farmers loved to delivered it and Old Days compare what as one crib filled, and how they did another crib during the growing seabecame available. As son and collecting a high the cribs filled the numyield in any crop could ber available lowered cause a farmer to see his and that was when we head and chest swell for were sure that the at least that one season. bushels of corn were In our area, the largest going to run higher than harvest that took place normal. There have been after the tobacco crop a couple of times that all was the corn. Corn has the cribs were filled and always stood out in my we made places on the mind as what consumed barn floor for temporary most of our time while storage as we were in the the tobacco hung in the midst of a bumper crop. barn and cured and until Those my friends are the the wheat was sown. Dad two sweetest words a raised about 50 acres of farmer can ever hearcorn each year, which at ”bumper crop.” When that time was a large they hear that term they amount of corn. We were know they have delivon the cutting edge with ered on the job what a Wood Brothers onethey set out to do and row corn picker and two maybe even a little more. box-bed wagons. It is a feeling that is very Unfortunately, there hard to top. was a drawback to that When the corn crop one-row picker. In our was harvested and a fields two or three rows bumper crop ruled, the had to be shucked by farmer reflects back and hand so that the modern says, “Hey wait a equipment could move minute. I had the largest through the field without amount of hay, wheat, knocking down any rows straw and corn and my of corn and losing all the barns are full to the brim ears that were knocked with burley tobacco, down. along with lots of pumpTo keep from losing kins and squash. Yes, my those ears and reducing garden produce was of the average of bushels maximum yield too. per acre, here is what my Well, this has been the Dad did. He would use best results that I have his pickup truck or hitch ever had. Wait until I tell a trailer to a tractor. my neighbors how well Then he would assemble I’ve done!” Only at this as many people as possi- time could the farmer ble to walk the rows and smile and smile big, shuck by hand all the because he knew that he corn in those rows and had achieved harvest toss it into small piles success. along the sides of the I loved this time of rows. We then tossed the year and even today with ears into the vehicle in my little tiny amount of use which removed the garden, I can tell when it ears from being in the has been a good season way. It really sounds or not. All the dust and simple, but it certainly labor are worth it. When wasn't. It was laborious the climate changes and and time consuming. the equipment breaks I also learned that and all the hold ups being in the corn rows along the way are over, was dangerous. More it has finally been worth than once have I been in the entire growing seathe middle of helping son and the risk that it and at the age of five or takes to be a farmer. It six I was working hard was that way when I was so I could maintain a little boy and I don’t Dad's desire to keep me care what anybody says in his crew. (At that age it is still worth trip the one could be expendfarmer takes, so let us able.) I would be walkgive thanks for the ing along down a row farmer. shucking corn when out Rick Houser grew up of nowhere a corn worm on a farm near Moscow would go on the attack in Clermont County and and roll down my arm or loves to share his stories back. There was only and other topics. He may one thing to do in the be reached at attack of a corn worm houser734@yahoo.com. and that was to just
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When self-pruning is in order
I googled some information the other day about when it’s the best time to prune trees, and I logged off thinking that right now is definitely the right time. But not for my trees. The article said that pruning is most necessary when branches are dead, wounded or diseased because it poses a risk to the rest of the tree. Left unattended, it could give way to rot and disease to spread from the dead wood to the live flesh. There was a picture of a tree before and after it had been pruned, and it was so much more beautiful with all of the dead stuff cut out. Surely doing that must provide more strength for the live parts to grow. It made me wonder what ‘dead stuff’ we might need to cut out of our own lives? What kind of things are posing a risk to our physical and spiritual well-being? What are we leaving unattended that is threatening to spread to the part of us that keeps us alive and wellrounded and beautiful? Figure out what those things are and get rid of them. Prune it off so it can leave room for virtue to grow. Cut out the sadness and self-criticism and unforgivingness and let the Son nourish and strengthen your soul. We are really good at keeping tabs. People may not notice the good things you do, but you can bet your britches they’ll remember the time you messed up. But we can’t hold on to that stuff. We have to prune it off, throw it on the burn pile and move on. We can’t change what’s happened in the past, but we can definitely prune off the ugly branches and make our lives more beautiful from here on out. Today we have the knowledge and experience that we didn’t have yesterday. Today we are going to real-
on a spider the size of a cast is waterproof this sumize that what we thought mouse. Had a near heart mer, and it also glows in the was our handicap or our attack! But I have this beaudark. For that, we are biggest regret or that really tiful house on this beautiful blessed. bad choice can actually be farm that my children love On the way home, someturned into a strength. So to come home to. For that thing on the Traverse broke vow to make this day better and the people who love my and it started making horrijust to spite the days we fell kids and I enough to allow ble sounds and I missed my short. Today we are going that to happen, I am blessed. beautiful niece's birthday to have a purpose, and that Today was a horrible day, party. I have no idea how purpose can simply be to but the blessings that bring I’m going to get the become a better version of joy were still there. Just not Traverse fixed, but ourselves. in the ways I thought. I'm God will provide. I came glad my eyes were opened In the meantime, across an old to them before I end my day He also provided Facebook post me with wonderful so I can go to bed with a not long ago, thankful heart. friends who let me from the days Be joyful always. Pray borrow their car, when I was and my niece had a without ceasing. Give thanks struggling to great party anyway in ALL circumstances. For keep my head this is God’s will for you in and now we get to above water as Christ Jesus. (1 have cake twice. a single mom. Thessalonians 5: 16-18) For that, I am I had a lot of I remember that night blessed. pruning to do! Denae Jones with vivid clarity. I actually Trip #2 to And it was went to bed and got back up Cincinnati painful. And it Contributing to write that post, because I Children’s was hard. Let Columnist felt so emotionally saturated Hospital: As soon me share the in despair that I couldn’t see as I got home, I following post, the blessing through the had to turn around and go which was written at 2:23 proverbial un-pruned trees. back with Emily, who had a.m. I did some spiritual pruning terrible tummy trouble. We “Reflecting for a minute in order to remind myself of were scared for awhile, but before I collapse. I started how blessed I actually was. all is well and we got to this day by saying how I Then I could breathe again. come home. Thank you to was thankful for the little If you are currently strugthings and wishing everyone my amazing family and gling with a burden, I hope friends who knew and a blessed day. Then my day that you can do the same. prayed, offered your help, began. As a footnote: God did support, and encouraging I started the morning by provide. A friend fixed my having the pleasure of being words. For you, I am Traverse and refused to take blessed. part of one of the real joys payment. I was grateful, I Just got home at 1:30 of small town living, which cried. God is good. Have a is small town gossip. I don’t a.m., and while trying to blessed week, friends! open the door, put my hand understand what people get out of tearing others down with un-truths to make YOUR LEGISLATORS themselves feel better. But, I am thankful to be surrounded by family and friends U.S. Representative U.S. Senators who love and support me Dr. Brad Wenstrup (R) Rob Portman (R) and know the truth. For that, (202) 225-3164, (202) 224-3353 I am blessed. or by email at Sherrod Brown (D) Trip #1 to Cincinnati wenstrup.house.gov. (202)224-2315 Children’s Hospital with State Representative Benjamin: Found out the Doug Green (R) Governor break in his arm was near (614) 644-6034 John Kasich (R) the growth plate, so instead or by email at 77 S. High St. of getting the splint off, he rep66@OhioHouse.gov 30th Floor State Senator Columbus, Ohio 43215 got a cast for four weeks and Joseph Uecker (R) (614) 466-3555 can’t play in the baseball (614) 466-8082 tournaments. But, at least it’s uecker@OhioSenate.gov the end of the season, the
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Obituaries Jeff Bess, 57
Jeff Bess, 57 years old of Felicity, Ohio passed away on October 9, 2016, at Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Lena Bess and a sister, Ravenna Beanie Bess Lindsey. He is survived by three sisters: Debbie (Ron Rentschler) Bess, Arthea Tremper and Leann (Dale) McGlone and a host of other family members. Funeral services will be held at the Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, 323 Union St., Felicity, Ohio, 45120, on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 8:00 PM. Visitation will also be on Thursday, October 13, 2016, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, also at the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorials Maybe made to: American Cancer Society or Franklin Township Life Squad.
Sister Jane (Mary Frances) Stier, 90
Sister Jane (Mary Frances) Stier died peacefully at Mt. N o t r e D a m e Health Center on October 7, 2016 at the age of 90. Beloved member of the Ursulines of Brown County for 68 years. Dear sister of J. Kent (the late Peggy) Stier and Julie (Ken) Schuermann. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great, great nieces and nephews. Her parents Frank and Loretta Stier and her sisters Loretta Breetz and Margaret McAndrews preceded her in death. Sr. Jane taught at Ursuline Academy for 10 years, worked in adult education for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, and taught at Thomas More College after obtaining her doctorate in theology at the Catholic University of America. Visitation Thursday October 13, 2016 from 3:00 until Mass of Christian Burial at 4:00 PM at the Sacred Heart Chapel, 20860 S.R. 251 St. Martin, Ohio 45118. Memorials may be sent to Mt. Notre Dame Health Center 699 Columbia Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45215 or to the Ursulines of Brown County, 20860 S.R. 251, St. Martin, OH 45118. Arrangements are being handled by E.C. Nurre Funeral Home.
Russell Rockwell, 68
Russell Rockwell, 68 years, of Winchester passed away on Saturday October 8, 2016 in Seaman, Ohio. He was born in Leesburg, Florida on July 16, 1948 the son of the late Carl and Laura (Hampton) Rockwell. Russell was a veteran of the US Navy having served during the Vietnam war. Russell is survived by his wife Phyllis Rockwell as well as one son Thomas (Robin) Pottorf of Cincinnati; two daughters, Barb (Chris) Carter of Goshen and Pam (David) Strole of Winchester; eight grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. In accordance to his wishes Russell is to be cremated and funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Wa l l a c e - T h o m p s o n Bradford-Sullivan Funeral Homes is in charge of the arrangements. To sign our online guestbook, please visit us at www.wallacethompsonfuneralhomes.com
Christopher W. Baker, 39
Christopher W. Baker, 39, of Georget o w n , Ohio died Tuesday, October 4, 2016 near Georget o w n , Ohio. He was an electrical tradesman. Chris was born September 14, 1977 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Nelson and Janet (Wagner) Baker of Georgetown, Ohio. Besides his parents, he is survived by one son – Zachary Clayton Baker and Kianna Marshall of Williamsburg, Ohio; one granddaughter – Sophia Grace Baker; one sister – Tina Francis and husband Erick of Mt. Orab, Ohio; one brother – Jason Baker and wife Mikka of Felicity, Ohio and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Private graveside services were held Friday, October 7, 2016 at the convenience of the family. There will be no visitation. Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio. If desired, memorial donations may be sent to the Christopher Baker memorial donation account by Jason Baker at Chase Bank for a fund to be set into trust for his granddaughter Sophia. The Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
2016 voting hours set
In-person absentee voting begins October 12, 2016, on the first day after the close of voter registration before Election Day for all types of absentee voters. All boards of elections are instructed to adopt the following as their business hours for in-person absentee voting.
October 12-21: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on each weekday (Monday through Friday)
October 24-30: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on each weekday (Monday through Friday) 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday
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November 7: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the Monday before Election Day
The Brown County Board of Elections office hours currently are 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and will be open on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. for the last day of voter registration.
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Shirley J. Carr, 81
Shirley Jean Carr, age 81 of Batavia, Ohio, Ohio died M o n d a y, October 3, 2016 at the Mason Christian Village in Mason, Ohio. S h e was an executive secretary for Procter and Gamble, an active member of the Mt. Orab United Methodist Church, a Hunter Jumper Equestrian Champion with winning numerous ribbons and trophies, a Philanthropist, a devoted aunt to seven nieces and nephews and had a great love for her horsefarm and the many small animals and pets. Shirley was born August 19, 1935 in Greenbush, Ohio the daughter of the late Harold Young and Dorothy (Honaker) Young Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband – Robert Carr in 2010. Mrs. Carr is survived by six brothers and sisters – Ed Smith of Maineville, Ohio, Robert Smith of Springboro, Ohio, Frank Young, Clar (Young) Morris and Bonnie Hill all of Mt. Orab, Ohio and Tammy Lahun of Adams County, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Mt. Orab, Ohio. Bruce Dickerson will officiate. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Mt. Orab Cemetery in Mt. Orab, Ohio. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Mt. Orab United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 212 Church Street, Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
Virginia E. Deininger, 66
Virginia Evaline Deininger, age 66 of Fayetteville, Ohio died Monday, October 3, 2016 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. She was a homemaker. Virginia was born February 9, 1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late Gilbert and Mary (Mounsey) Hansford. Ms. Deininger is survived by one daughter –Deanna Van Winkle and husband Roy of Fayetteville, Ohio; three grandchildren –Keith Van Winkle and wife Megan of Mt.Orab, Ohio and Brandon and Makayla Van Winkle both of Fayetteville, Ohio; two great grandchildren – Tristin Van Winkle and Evelyn King; one brother – Gary Hansford of Dayton, Ohio; one sister - Judy Pelfrey and husband Porter of Boone County, Kentucky and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M.Friday, October 7, 2016 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Mt. Orab, Ohio, Ted House will officiate. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home with cremation to follow. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
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Helen J. Bissantz, 73
Helen J. Bissantz age 73 years passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the University Hospital in Cincinnati. M r s . Bissantz was born on September 29, 1943 the daughter of the late Robert and Velma (Fryer) Conn Sr. in Brown County, Ohio. Besides her parents Mrs. Bissantz was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 36 years Paul Bissantz, two sisters Mary Lane and Becky Meeker, two brothers Robert Conn Jr. and Charles Conn, and son-inlaw Roy Karos. Mrs. Bissantz was a member of the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary in Georgetown Post #2293. Survivors include four daughters Janet Dean; Angie Graves of Mt. Orab, OH; Paula Graves and husband Jamey of Georgetown, OH; Sherry Karos of Georgetown, OH; one sister Libby Neu of Russellville, OH: one brother Russell Conn of Crossville, TN; six grandchildren Sabra Soto, Jessie Graves, Dawn Phillips, Bryce Graves, Alex Graves, and Cody Graves; four greatgrandchildren and four stepgreat-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and several honorary grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Meeker Funeral Home in Russellville, Ohio; with Harold Arthur officiating. Burial will follow in the Confidence Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 7, 2016 from 6 to 8 PM at the Meeker Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to the donor’s choice. Family and friends can sign Mrs. Bissantz’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com
Sherry Ann (Alexander) Napier, 55
Sherry Ann (Alexander) Napier, 55 of Georgetown, Ohio died Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia, Ohio. Mrs. Napier was a homemaker. She was born September 20, 1961 in Georgetown, Ohio the daughter of the late Leona Alexander. She was also preceded in death by six brothers – Gary Lee, James Lawrenceson, Edward Lee, Gerald, Richard and Ron Alexander and two sisters – Suetta and Carol Alexander. Mrs. Napier is survived by her husband – James A. Napier, Sr. and one son – James Allen Napier, Jr. of Georgetown, Ohio; Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, October 10, 2016 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio. Pastor William Preston will officiate. Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
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Betty L. Kelley, 84
Betty Louise Kelley, 84 years of Seaman, passed away on Tuesday September 20, 2016 in Villa Georgetown. She was born on October 31, 1931 in Ross County, the daughter of the late Ray & Austa (Raines) Badgley. Betty was a member of the Winchester United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband Vergil V. “Val” Kelley, whom she was united in marriage on August 16, 1948. She is also survived by two daughters, Kathy Leeann (Tim) Howard of New Vienna, and Lori (Joe) Purdy of Sardinia; one brother, Bob Badgley of Greenfield; seven grandchildren: Valerie Jordan, Ashlee (Cory) Scheadler, Kyle (Kim) Purdy, David (Breanna) Howard, Darren (Desiree) Howard, Kaylee Purdy and Kendall Purdy, six great grandchildren: Kylee Howard, Alex Jordan, Ocie Howard, Aven Scheadler, Kasen Purdy and Ara Scheadler and one great-great granddaughter, Adalynn Howard. Funeral services were held at 3:00 PM Sunday September 25, 2016 at the Lewis-Sullivan Funeral Home in Seaman with a burial that followed at the Mt. Leigh Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Stein Hospice. To sign our online guestbook, please visit us at www.wallacethompsonfuneralhomes.com
Health screenings available in Mt. Orab Residents living in and around Mount Orab can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Mount Orab United Methodist Church will host this community event on 10/19/2016. The site is located at 212 Church St in Mount Orab. Screenings can check for: The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for heart disease, stroke and overall vascular health. HDL and LDL Cholesterol levels
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On Thursday evening, October 13, 2016, Catholic Rural Life of the St. Martin Deanery will hold its regular meeting. On the agenda is planning for a Year of Mercy outdoor walk on October 23 at 3:00 p m at the Brown County Ursulines. The meetings are open to anyone who shares our goals of bringing a
Christian perspective to life in rural areas, preserving our rural heritage and working to promote dialogue between rural and urban leaders. The meeting will be held at St. Mary’s church hall in Arnheim at 7:00 p.m. For directions or more information, call Pat Hornschemeier at (513) 752-0647 (day) or (937) 378-4560 (evening).
The Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities will hold their regularly scheduled board meeting Wednesday, October 19.
The meeting will be at 4:30 p.m. at 325 West State Street, Building A, Suite 2 in Georgetown. The public is invited to attend.
Catholic Rural Life to meet October 13
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Broncos win big on Homecoming Night Georgetown News Democrat
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Shinkle, Rees are crowned King and Queen
squad, as the team has made its way through a very challenging regular It was Homecoming season schedule. Night for the Western “The whole team had a Brown Broncos as they really good week of prepahosted the Amelia Barons ration,” said Western for week seven on the gridBrown head coach Don iron, Oct. 7. After strugSizer during a post-game gling for victories in previinterview. “All I can say is ous weeks, the Broncos that the guys are working had little trouble capturing hard. Our record isn't stellar, but you wouldn't know that by the way we're playing.” The Broncos racked up 510 yards of total offense in the week seven win, 440 yards stemming from a fierce air attack. Western Brown's junior quarterback Seth Becker completed 29-of-45 passes for 440 passing yards and six touchdowns and no interceptions. Leading Western Brown receivers was junior Wyatt Fischer, who pulled down 11 receptions for 181 yards and two touchdowns. Bronco junior Zach Stacy hauled in seven catches for 130 receiving yards and three touchdown receptions, while junior teammate Carson Eyre was on the receiving end of five catches for 84 yards. Stacy led Bronco ballcarriers with 52 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown off nine carries. It was a 10-yard touchWade Linville/News Democrat down reception by Stacy to Western Brown’s Wyatt Fischer takes a reception for a cap off a Western Brown big gain while fighting through Amelia defenders in drive with 6:27 to go in the first quarter, aiding the the Broncos’ Oct. 7 win. BY WADE LINVILLE THE NEWS DEMOCRAT
a 54-27 win over the Barons to up their Southern Buckeye Athletic/Academic Conference American Division record to 1-1 on the season. The Broncos' Homecoming win came in the wake of five straight losses for the Western Brown varsity football
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Jacob Hinkle and Chaylyn Rees were crowned Western Brown’s Fall Homecoming King and Queen during halftime of the Broncos’ Oct. 7 win over Amelia.
Broncos to a 14-0 lead. An onside kick recovered by Fischer then brought the Western Brown offense back on the field to start their next drive at their own 35-yard line. The Broncos failed to score on that particular drive, cruising down the field to the Amelia sevenyard line where an incomplete pass resulted in a
turnover on downs. A tackle by freshman linebacker Austin Hopkins put the Amelia offense at fourth down and four to go from their own 13-yard line. From there the Barons would punt, giving the Bronco offense possession at the Amelia 42-yard line with 2:38 to go in the first quarter. A completed pass from
Becker to Eyre moved the Broncos inside the Amelia five-yard line. The Bronco offense topped off the drive with a touchdown carry by Becker on a quarterback sneak. With the successful kick for the extra point by Lane Sexton, the Broncos held a
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time the team was co-ed. As it turned out, Hines' newly formed soccer program would attract a group of students who possessed a great deal of talent but did not take part in other organized sports at RULH, while there were also some multi-sport student/athletes coming out to compete. It wasn't uncommon to see 25 players come out to join the newly formed high school soccer team. As word spread of the new high school soccer team forming so did the excitement around the Ripley community, especially for those who had competed in soccer below the high school level, competing in youth soccer under the coaching of Hines. Mike Hines' son, Brian Hines, was a player on the new high school team, while there were also
RULH honors Mike Hines, the father of Ripley soccer
It was the early 1990's and high school soccer teams were just starting to pop up in Brown County. It was a time when RipleyUnion-Lewis-Huntington High School student/athletes were limited mainly to competing in sports such as basketball, baseball, or cross country. The school district lacked a high school track and field team and soccer was a sport that Ripley high school student/athletes had to play on their own time, until one man had a vision. His name was Mike Hines, and his vision was to give RULH High School students the opportunity to compete in Mark Carpenter/People’s Defender what is considered the world's most popular Fayetteville’s Tyler Kingus provides lead blocking for running back Chase Jester during the Rockets’ Oct. 7 win sport...soccer, or in other countries known as futbol. over Manchester. Shortly after, Hines fielded the first soccer team consisting of RULH High School students, and at that
Rockets top the Hounds, 61-0 Fayetteville-Perry football team clinches OVAL crown BY WADE LINVILLE THE RIPLEY BEE
The Fayetteville-Perry Rockets once again finish their regular season as Ohio Valley Athletic League football champions after rising to a 3-0 league record with a 61-0 win over Manchester on Oct. 7. The Rockets were at home for the week seven league bout against the Hounds, and the Fayetteville offense racked up a total of 452 yards with 408 rushing yards in the win. It was senior running back Chase Jester leading Rocket ball-carriers in the win, taking 10 carries for 190 rushing yards with three touchdowns, his longest carry of the night being 55 yards. In seven games, Jester
leads Southwest Ohio with a total of 1,286 rushing yards. Also running for big yardage in the week seven win were Fayetteville's Seth Allen, who took seven carries for 62 yards, and Tyler Kingus, who took three carries for 55 yards and one touchdown. Austin Brockman took one carry for a five-yard touchdown, while Wiederhold also carried for a touchdown. Fayetteville's junior quarterback Luke Wiederhold completed two of three pass attempts in the win over the Hounds for 35 passing yards and one touchdown from 24 yards out. On defense,
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Mike Hines, the coach who started the high school soccer program in Ripley, is recognized on Sept. 10. Awarding Hines his plaque is RULH High School girls’ Fayetteville’s Tyler Kingus pulls down a reception in soccer coach and former high school boys head socSee ROCKETS | 7 the Rockets’ Oct. 7 win over Manchester. cer coach Marty Adams. Mark Carpenter/People’s Defender
SPORTS
Lady Jays top Mason County on Senior Night in Ripley Georgetown News Democrat
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It was Senior Night for the Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington Lady Jays as they took the court to face the Mason County Lady Royals of Kentucky on Oct. 10 at The Nest in Ripley. In front of their home crowd in what was their final home match of the season, it was the Lady Jays coming out on top in a match that lasted only three sets. The match win marked the second of the season for the young Lady Jays, a varsity volleyball squad with only one senior – Zoey Black. While the Lady Jays have battled through a tough regular season schedule, first-year head coach Kirsten Grant has witnessed consistent improvement out of her Ripley players this season, and Monday's match victory made it clear that there is a bright future ahead for the RULH High School volleyball program. “I'm very excited about the future,” said Grant. “This group has improved so much this season. I've had every single official tell me that they look great (compared to the beginning of the season). This team has come a long way.” The Lady Jays started off their final home match of the season by nabbing a narrow 27-25 win in set one over the visiting Lady Royals. The Lady Jays found themselves trailing 22-18 late in the first set before kills by junior Whitney King and Black cut the Mason County lead to 22-20.
The Lady Royals scored the next two points to expand their lead to 24-20, but the Lady Jays would go on a 4-0 run that included a kill by sophomore Haylee King and an ace by junior Meggie Scott, tying the set at 24 apiece. The Lady Jays were aided by a Mason County error that lifted Ripley to a 25-24 lead, but the Lady Royals won the next point to knot the set at 25. The Lady Jays moved to a 26-25 lead as a hit by Mason County drifted out-ofbounds, and it was an ace by Black that would cap off the two-point Ripley win in set one. Set two was close throughout, and it was Mason County holding a narrow 14-12 lead midway through the set. The Lady Royals were able to maintain a two-point advantage in set two until an ace by Scott left the Lady Jays trailing by just one, 1817. The ace by Scott marked the start of a 7-0 run for the Lady Jays. A kill by sophomore Carlee Daulton lifted the Lady Jays to a 20-18 lead. The Lady Jays were then aided by Mason County errors to eventually take a 23-18 lead. The Lady Royals were able to cut the Ripley lead to 23-21 late in the match before Daulton came through with a kill to stop the Mason County run, expanding the Lady Jays' lead to 24-21. The Lady Jays would go on to win set two by a score of 25-22, rising to a 2-0 lead
in the match. The Lady Jays started off set three on an 11-2 run. A kill by Scott put the Lady Jays on top 2-1 in set three, then it was a set of aces by Daulton that widened the margin to 4-1. Lady in the set it was a block by Whitney King that landed in for a score, lifting the Lady Jays to a 7-2 advantage. Following a couple of Mason County errors that led to points for the Lady Jays, it was an ace by Scott that left Mason County trailing 10-2. The Lady Jays would eventually rise to a 20-8 lead before Mason County went on a 7-1 run to slice the Ripley lead to 21-15. The Lady Jays were able to stop the Mason County run, and it was an ace by Scott that brought up gamepoint for the Ripley squad as they led 24-18, en route to a 25-18 victory to seal the 3-0 match win. The win marked the second of the season for the Lady Jays, who defeated Whiteoak in a match that lasted five sets on Sept. 15 (25-16, 17-25, 17-25, 25-15, 15-12). The Lady Jays were scheduled to face Peebles and North Adams in road matches to wrap up their regular season schedule. The Lady Jays received the No. 16 seed for the Southwest District Division III Sectional Tournament at Mariemont and will face off against No. 1 seed Williamsburg (19-1) in round one of the tourney on Oct. 15.
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Western Brown’s Zach Stacy takes a reception for a touchdown in the Broncos’ Oct. 7 win over Amelia.
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21-0 lead going into the second quarter. The Broncos' final score of the first half came with just seven seconds remaining on the clock, as they capped off a drive with a short touchdown pass to sophomore Josh Taylor to aid the Broncos to a 28-0 lead. The Barons were able to score their first touchdown of the night late in the second quarter, as quarterback Cage Meyer connected with Blake Boykin for a 30-yard touchdown on an un-timed down resulting from a Western Brown penalty to end the first half. At halftime, it was Western Brown leading 287. After Jacob Hinkle and Chaylyn Rees were crowned this year's Western Brown Fall Homecoming King and
Queen during the halftime, football action continued. The Barons scored on their first drive of the second half, a drive that ended with a short touchdown carry by Cody Samson to cut the Western Brown lead to 28-14. The Broncos expanded their lead to 35-14 by finishing off their next drive with a 20-yard touchdown reception by Stacy with 8:43 to go in the third quarter. Just over three minutes later, it was the Barons reaching pay dirt once again, cutting the Western Brown lead to 35-21 with a 14-yard touchdown carry by Connor Woolwine. Big defensive plays would come from Western Brown's senior defensive back Jake Henderson and junior linebacker Aaron Fischer in the second half, making progress difficult for the Baron offense, while the Bronco offense seemed to be firing on all
cylinders. With 4:45 to go in the third quarter, it was a 20yard touchdown pass from Becker to Stacy that left the Barons trailing 41-21. The third quarter ended with the Broncos leading by 20. A touchdown carry by Stacy helped lift the Broncos to a 47-21 lead in the fourth quarter, and the final Bronco touchdown of the night was a 50-yard reception by Fischer that gave the Broncos a 54-21 lead. The Barons racked up 313 rushing yards in the week seven bout at Western Brown, led by Eli Altherr to took 21 carries for 158 yards, scoring one touchdown. The Broncos stood at an overall record of 2-5 after the win over Amelia, and will face off against Bethel-Tate in a nonleague road game on Oct. 14.
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Fayetteville’s Andy Smith attempts to deflect a pass during the Rockets’ Oct. 7 win over Manchester.
Rockets
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Fayetteville's Andy Smith recorded two sacks and Chase Lockwood hauled in two interceptions.
Hines
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players such as goalkeeper Brad Adkins, defender Clinton Fowler, forward/midfielder Craig Bennett, and defender Paul Clevenger to name just some of the RULH juniors and seniors to take the field in the early years of Ripley soccer in 1992. The newly formed team would find a great deal of success on the soccer field while competing against other co-ed teams in the area, but it was the 98-99 team that found the most success under the leadership of Mike Hines, finishing with an impressive 26-0-2 record and claiming backto-back league titles, going 13-0-1 two consecutive seasons. They were the only league titles RULH has had in soccer, according to the current RULH High School girls' soccer coach Marty Adams, who has also served as head coach of the RULH High School boys' soccer team
The Rockets were scheduled to face Jefferson Township in a league contest on the road Oct. 14 before closing out their regular season with nonleague home games against Notre Dame (Oct. 21) and
Bishop Ready (Oct. 28). After the week seven win, the Rockets stood in seventh place in Division VI, Region 24 rankings, still in position for a state playoff berth among the top eight teams in the region.
in previous years. “He's the one who got me into coaching soccer,” Adams said of Mike Hines. “He dedicated a lot of time and energy. He's the reason I'm here coaching soccer today.” Joining Mike Hines on the sidelines in the 1990's was assistant coach Dick Thatcher. “Ripley's soccer program is what it is today because of Mike Hines and
Dickie Thatcher, who the Broncos’ Oct. 7 win over Amelia. organized the SAY (Soccer Program),” said Adams. Hines was awarded a plaque recognizing him for his efforts in starting the high school soccer program at Ripley and recognizing his success as a soccer coach of nearly 20 years on Sept. 10 during the RULH High School soccer teams' non-league contest against the Georgetown G-Men.
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Western Brown’s Carson Eyre runs for big yardage after grabbing a reception in
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WANTED
IN CLERMONT COUNTY.
Must be experienced, current PTIN. We offer competitive wages. This is for seasonal day shift. SEND RESUME TO: taxoffice33921@yahoo.com 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.
DRIVERS: CDL-A 1yr. Exp. Excellent Home Time. Great Benefits + Incentive Pkg. 100% No Touch Freight. 70% Drop & Hook. 855-842-8498. HIRING!!! ROOFERS Commerical and residential. Hiring sheet metal mechanic for shop and field work. Also hiring steel building erectors. Apply in person at: 789 US Hwy 50 Milford, OH 45150. 513-965-9200.
APTS UNFURNISHED
FELICITY GARRISON PLACE SENIOR APARTMENTS 62 & OVER Rent Subsidized Free Utilities Secure Bldg. On-site laundry Pets allowed
RESIDENTIAL CONCEPTS, INC
DIRECT SUPPORT PERSONNEL Full Time and Part Time Positions 2nd & 3rd Shifts $11.25 hourly rate No prior experience Paid training
H.S. Diploma or G.E.D., Background Checks, Valid Driver’s License Required
Assist persons with developmental disabilities in daily living skills and community activities in a home environment. Health insurance paid by company, Simple IRA with 3% match, and vacation.
$750 Sign-on Bonus (after 520 hours worked)
APPLY IN PERSON AT: 4073 Tollgate Road Batavia, Ohio 45103 Near Williamsburg Office hours: M-F 9:00am-3:00pm www.residentialconcepts.org 513-724-0094
RESIDENTIAL CONCEPTS, INC
DIRECT SUPPORT PERSONNEL Full Time 1st Shift
$11.25 hourly rate No prior experience Paid training
H.S. Diploma or G.E.D., Background Checks, Valid Driver’s License Required
Assist persons with developmental disabilities in leisure/arts and craft activities, community activities, work skills, and health/safety skills in a Day Program environment. Health insurance paid by company, Simple IRA with 3% match, and vacation.
$750 Sign-on Bonus (after 520 hours worked)
APPLY IN PERSON AT: 4073 Tollgate Road Batavia, Ohio 45103 Near Williamsburg Office hours: M-F 9:00am-3:00pm www.residentialconcepts.org 513-724-0094
PINE RIDGE PINE VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL HOMES INC
NOW HIRING DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF/STNA’S FULL AND PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE 2ND AND 3TH 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
513-876-3590 TTY 800-750-0750 WILLIAMSBURG, SPACIOUS 1 & 2BR apartments available, off street parking, heat & water included. Non-smoking preferred. 513-732-5771.
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
MT. ORAB - 55 and older community. New construction - 2 BEDROOM SPECIALS! Call today! 937-444-1708
OPEN HOUSE
SUNDAY OCTOBER 23 2 -4:00 pm 337 EAST MAIN ST. HILLSBORO OHIO
Recently remodeled 2 bedroom / 1 bath home with appliances..this home features central air with gas heat, insulated windows, metal roof, two electric fireplaces, new carpet and tile floors, large laundry/mud room. There is a nice size back yard with privacy fence. Great home for a young couple starting out or rental home for investors! Either way it's a great investment...priced to sell at 64k. Come and see this cute, cozy home!
937-515-3214
CLASSIFIEDS
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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.”
APTS UNFURNISHED
HAMERSVILLE AREA 62 and older. Spacious 2 BR/1 BA, c/h/a, w/d hookup. Trash removal included. No Pets. $410/mo. + security. (513) 659-4944
1 & 2 BR APARTMENTS Williamsburg, all utilities included except electric. 513-724-7802.
WAITING LIST NOW OPEN Owensville Commons Apartments
is currently accepting applications for 1br apartments for 62 years of age or older, handicapped/disabled regardless of age. Applications taken M-F 9:30a.m.3:30p.m. 513-7326935 TDD# 1-800-750-0750 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider & employer.” HOUSES FOR RENT
BEAUTIFUL OLDER 3 BR, utility room, eat-in kitchen, unattached garage, Blanchester Schools, NO PETS. Non smoking. $750/month and $750/deposit. 937-
HOUSES FOR RENT
BEAUTIFUL SPACIOUS 4 bedroom, 2 Bath, 2 car garage home to rent ASAP in Mt. Orab. Located near WB schools. Kitchen appliances included. Over 1800 sq ft. living space. NO pets, tenants responsible for water, electric, and lawn maintenance. 1 yr lease, deposit required. Call 937-213-1548 or go to www.tristaterental management.com for more information and to download an application.
3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH IN RUSSELLVILLE. $650/month, first & last month rent deposit - water & sewage included. References. Call 937-5153306 3BR 2BA house for rent in the country, Clermont/Brown line close to 52, detached garage, nice size yard, must have good mower; $650/month, $650/deposit, 513-582-7894.
MT. ORAB AREA (located between Mt. Orab & Fayetteville) 3-BR, 1-BA rural home, $575 per month plus tenant pays all utilities, one month security deposit, 1-year lease, no pets, no smoking; References required. 740-919-1187
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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Now Accepting Applications at AMANDA ACRES APARTMENTS
for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments at:
Georgetown 1 Apartments: 401 Marshall Ave. Georgetown, OH 45121
11 Cecelia Drive Amelia, Oh 45102
513-753-4334
APPLY AT: 610 MARKLEY AVE. GEORGETOWN, OH 45121 or call for details at:
DESIGNATED FOR 62 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, HANDICAP/ DISABLED REGARDLESS OF AGE.
ONE AND TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS WITH APPLIANCES FURNISHED. On site laundry facility. Call for details or pick up an application at the rental office Possibility of rental assistance. Metro accepted
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.”
MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT
QUAINT 2BR, all electric, private wooded lot, lawn building, located near Bethel; No pets. References & deposit required. $650/mo. 513-310-0646 or 937-379-2277. 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 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
HOUSES FOR SALE
MINI FARM-6 acres beautiful 3BR home, barn w/stalls, fenced paddocks, additional large 40 x 80 ft barn in super nice country setting Owners are downsizing. 2 + ACRES W/woods, Custom 4BR home, 2.5 baths, full bsmt, large pond in private setting near Mt Orab. Owner wants an offer! BEACON HILL area –Over 4000 sq ft brick home w/oak floors, quartz counter tops, atrium, formal dining room hot tub, fenced back yard, full finished bsmt with outside entrances, additional detached 3 car garage. This one has it all and is ready for immediate possession. 7 acres – HANDYMAN special…house with barn and garage. Asking $90,000 HUNTERS PARADISE, 6 acres mostly wooded w/cabin and large stocked pond. Near Mt Orab. 3 BR Tri-level with large yard, trees, additional workshop, multiple decks in Batavia! SEAMAN – vacant church building in very good condition. Make offer! Call Dorothy @ 513-720-0547
TDD #419-526-0466 “This institution is an equal opportunity employer.”
CHILD CARE
IN HOME CHILD CARE AVAILABLE out of Mt. Orab home located off US 68. CPR & first aid certified. Call/text Raven at 513-335-5726 for rates and questions. SEWING & ALTERATIONS
FOR ALL your sewing needs for you, your family and your home. Call 937-444-4276. Reasonable rates, expert service. FIREWOOD
FOR SALE SEASONED FIREWOOD & OUTSIDE FURNACE WOOD All year round. Local. I would like to haul 14’ dump loads. Scott Malott 937-213-3193 WANTED TO BUY
CASH PAID TODAY! Antiques, jewelry, furniture, appliances, gold silver, records, tools, all collectibles, household, estates, used cars. 30 year buyer - almost anything! 937-3782850, 937-378-2399, 513-348-5870 or 513256-8623. PETS AND SUPPLIES
FREE KITTENS Extra Nice Kittens Free to a good home (937)764-1303 or (937)217 8011
HAY & GRAIN
HAY FOR SALE Mixed grass, hay 4 X 5 round bales, and small square bales 937-725-5050
MIXED HAY FOR SALE - 5x5 round bales $30.00, also square bales $4.00 937-618-1410 MISC. FOR SALE
5 ACRE LOT with water tap at West Fork Road in Georgetown. $25,900. Also 1-acre “Grandfathered In” lot with water tap at SR 774, one mile south of SR 125, Hamersville, $12,900 513-317-4649
2000 MONARCH with 2000 Mercury Motor, 25HP, trolling motor and fish finder. Glass PAR 1968 16’ Evinrude 50HP, trolling motor & fish finder. 937-444-2943 RIDGE 26” WOOD STOVE - will heat a large house or a large barn along with one cord of wood. $100. 513-875-2263 PERSONALS
YARD/GARAGE SALE
BIG MOVING SALE SAT. OCT 15 9 AM - ???, Sunday-????. Bedroom sets, too much to list! 113 Willow Run Rd., Mt. Orab
MOVING SALE OCT. 13, 14, 15 & OCT. 27, 28, 29 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM All must go! Sale inside house - furniture, appliances, everything! 108 Spice Street, Mt. Orab
GARAGE SALE THURSDAY OCT. 20 and 21 at 1219 Gray Road, Dye Families. 3 miles from Buford & 2 miles from Sardinia off SR 134. Follow Signs. Wagon load of shop items. Tools, toolboxes, wrenches, sockets, boses of bolts, electric and plumbing supplies, lots of oil filters, Lodge and Shipley garden plow, tobacco sticks, guns, wood doors, old windows, Pyrex bowls, kitchen pans and gadgets. Don’t miss this huge sale!
3YARD/GARAGE SALE
GIANT BARN SALE LOCATED AT: 5426 ST. RT. 134 GIANT POLE BARN - RAIN OR SHINE OCTOBER 20, 21, & 22 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Rain or Shine Call Wendy at 937444-1885. Antiques, marble dresser, Thomas Kincade prints, Coke items, Christmas items, dolls, Camel items, advertising items, large 5 quart jug, china cabinet, jewelry, glassware, pottery, Winnie the Pooh items, Star Trek, pillow,s cast iron, large wood boat, JohnnyRockets glassware, Cincinanti Reds items, music, cigarette advertisement, table chairs, end tables, walkers, gun cabinet, magazines, old comic books, beer items, old skillets, quilts, wash basin, perfume bottles, pitchers, tools, biscuit board, bowls, ladies vanity items and much, much more!!!!!
SINGLE WHITE Christian male age 71 who doesn’t drink or smoke looking for a single white Christian woman age 56-66 for a lasting relationship & to share expenses. 937-373-3730.
“Sold Mom’s House” AUCTION THURSDAY OCT. 13 @ 6:00 PM
207 Grandin Drive, Georgetown, OH
Good clean furniture—bedroom suites, couches, chairs, iron daybed, desk, washer and dryer, 2 riding lawn mowers-one is a Craftsman 14 HP 42”, 1960 Sea Nymph 12 ft boat, antique sewing machine, ladders, decorative pillows, comforters, linens, tools and some small household items. All are high end furnishings from a lovely 3 bedroom home. We won’t keep you long so plan to be on time. You’ll be delighted you came!!
See more photos on our website!! Campbellauctioneers.com Campbell’s Frontier Realty
David Campbell - Broker
937-392-4308
VIEW THESE & MANY OF OUR OTHER AUCTIONS & REAL ESTATE LISTINGS AT:
campbellauctioneers.com
PUBLIC ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION
SUNDAY, OCT. 16, 2016 11:00 AM RUSSELLVILLE, OHIO
Located at the Rambler Center, 203 East Main Street, Russellville, Ohio 45168. This auction includes the collection of the late Charles Davis, who collected a wide variety of advertising and collectible items. This auction will have hundreds and hundreds of items to choose from. ADVERTISING SIGNS: Over 20 including Lucky Strike sign; RC Cola; etc. MISC. ADVERTISING ITEMS: including several tobacco; beer; cola; etc. Many old MOTOR OIL CANS; JUMBO PEANUT BUTTER JARS: Over 40 including several with original lids; FRANK TEA & SPICE ITEMS; Over 100 OLD REMEDY, DOCTOR & OINTMENT BOTTLES including Maysville, Mt. Orab, Hillsboro, etc.; MILK BOTTLES: Over 20 milk bottles including many area bottles; Over 100 FRUIT JARS; Many MISC. COLLECTIBLE ITEMS including old tools; stoneware crocks; old marbles; etc.; AMMUNITION: A huge amount of ammunition in original boxes of various gauges and makers. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This will be a very large auction with hundreds and hundreds of items. There will be two auction rings part of the day. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Cash, check, Visa & MasterCard with proper ID. 3% convenience fee for credit cards.
FORSYTHES’ AUCTIONS, LLC DAVE FORSYTHE, AUCTIONEER FRANK FORSYTHE, AUCTIONEER
937-377-3700 or 513-791-2323 www.forsythesauctions.com Go to Auctionzip for full listing and over 300 photos. ID #2295
AUCTION WAS CANELLED
Due to a law enforcement emergency that forced road, bridge closings, and school and business lockdowns, we were compelled to postpone our scheduled Colliver Antique Auction Part #1. We will combine it with the second half making it a very large must come to event!
FRIDAY, OCT. 14TH @ 5:00 PM 623 South Second Street, Ripley, Ohio Antiques-Collectable’s-Tools-Furniture See full listing and pictures on our website.
Campbell’s Frontier Realty
David Campbell - Broker
937-392-4308
VIEW THESE & MANY OF OUR OTHER AUCTIONS & REAL ESTATE LISTINGS AT:
campbellauctioneers.com
NEWS
Fall programs at G’town library Georgetown News Democrat
Did you know that the Georgetown Library has numerous reoccurring monthly programs? The first Friday of every month, Carey’s Cooking Corner meets at 2:00 pm. Join Carey as she shares tips, kitchen techniques, and discusses all things food related. In November she will be discussing “Ah-mazing Appetizers”. Whether you are planning a tailgate party or holiday get together, everyone needs some crowd-pleasing recipes; and Carey will share hers along with samples for participants to enjoy. The third Wednesday of
every month, at 1:00, is the Adult Book Club. October’s book of choice is The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks. Copies of each month’s book selection are always available in the lobby of the Mary P. Shelton Building. With the change of season and temperature, the Georgetown Library will be bringing the movies inside. Starting Thursday, October 13th, we will host a monthly “Throwback Thursday Theater.” Adults 18 and over, join is at 6:00 pm for a throwback movie and popcorn. October’s Movie is Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
Fall time at the library also means Fall Book Sale time. The Friends of the Mary P. Shelton Library Fall Book Sale will be held in the Community Room of the Georgetown Library October 17th – 22nd. Stop in during our regular business hours to view our wide selection of sale items. All proceeds will go to help pay for programs at the Mary P. Shelton Library. One of those many programs will be held Thursday, October 27th. Join us at the Georgetown Library, from 6:30 – 7:30 pm, for “(Not So) Spooky Campfire Stories and S’mores”. This
is a free family event; however, registration is required. All participants are welcome to wear costumes or pajamas. Trick-or-Treaters are also welcome to stop by the library in costume during Georgetown’s Beggar’s Night, October 31st. Library staff will be passing out treats to all the little ghosts and goblins. For more information on these and other upcoming programs, visit our website, www.browncountypubliclibrary.org; or call the Georgetown Library at 937378-3197.
slow down, just a bit. And with this newer, somewhat slowed pace, I finally had the time to work the bee yard. Three heavy honey filled supers now lie stacked on the kitchen counter, but I must let you know that the counter is really just a simple wooden board that covers the propane stove's burners when the stove is not in use. This means that when I woke up this morning to make coffee I had to first move one hundred and fifty pounds of honey to gain access to the stove. I first thought that I would individually move each of the fifty pound supers over to the cabin's table and restack them there, but then it occurred to me how much easier it would be to simply call Greg down from the loft and ask for his assistance. He usually descends when he hears the mechanical timer ring that the French coffee press has finished seeping our favorite roast for the requisite five minutes, but not this morning. This morning, we each stood to one side of the stack and eased it off the counter and carried it on its cardboard base over to the cabin's only table. I then proceeded to make the cof-
fee and prepare our breakfast cereal, only to realize that our table, the only one in the cabin, was now quite covered with supers. So we sipped our coffee and ate our hot oatmeal seated on our loveseat. A real couch would simply be far too big for our small home. The dogs sat expectantly in front of us, their noses quite perfectly at cereal bowl height. My plan was to work on a legal brief after breakfast, while Greg took the dogs for a walk, but even after a second cup of coffee, it was still far too chilly outside to set up my computer on the deck. Again, Greg helped me move the supers back over to the stove, once again converted into the kitchen counter. After lunch Greg worked on new house, installing the electric boxes and running wires, no easy task in a log home, and I, with my new found time, put my computer aside and set to touching up the paint on the front porch's wrought iron railing. As I worked, scooting along on one of the many wooden trucks Greg has built for our grandchildren, I looked out across the creek valley. The chickens scratched in the fallen leaves by the edge of the
woods. The dogs lay in the yard stretched out in the warm sunshine. Several honey bees buzzed by. I watched as one bee landed on the post by my side. I carefully reached out and pinched her wings together and picked her up. I did not want her to land on some of my wet paint. I carried her over to the far side of the porch and let her go. She circled around and then headed off towards the hives as I got back to work on the railing, scooting along the little wooden truck. Life really is a matter of balancing. How much honey should I take off hives for family and friends, yet still leave enough behind for the bees to make it through the winter. What tasks can wait for another day, or perhaps be completely scratched off of my list and not done at all. Perhaps I should take my cue from the bees. Fly while the sun shines bright and the weather is warm, and then hunker down and slow my pace as the days grow sorter and the temperatures drop. Perhaps I shall just have to see.
Tom House; • Amber Extracted First Place went to Chris Dresel and Second Place went to Tom House; • Dark Extracted - First Place went to Mike Pasquale and Second Place went to Chris Dresel; • Comb Honey - First Place Tom House; • Chunk Honey - First Place went to Tom House. Best of Show went to Chris Dresel. This open honey show is co-sponsored by the Brown
County Beekeepers Association which meets every month to discuss important bee related issues such as the declining bee colonies in Ohio. Other topics discussed at the association meetings include ‘How to keep bees,’ Beekeeping supplies,’ Types of beehives’ and ‘Beehives for Beginners.” For more information on the Brown County Beekeepers Association please call (937) 818-1332.
Bees are getting ready for fall CHRISTINE TAILER COLUMNIST
The nights have grown cooler, but the days are still warm, and when I am out and about on the farm, I run into the occasional honeybee, out fall foraging as she builds up her hive's stores of honey. Hopefully there will be enough honey to last her colony all through the winter. It was just this past week, that I carefully took the suppers off of each hive, and robbed the bees of their excess honey that I will distribute to family and friends, purposely leaving ample stores for them. Whatever else they gather this fall is theirs to keep. It seems that my time of late, as the days, has been growing far too short far too soon. Lawyerly things have been keeping me away from the farm by day, and in the evenings I seem to be just barely able to get ready for the next day. This past week, however, it dawned on me that I could simply let go of a few not so critical tasks, and allow my life to
Open Honey Show at BC Fair announces winners BY Martha B. Jacob
The Brown County Fair has come and gone, and members of the Brown County Beekeepers Association would like to announce it’s winners in the Brown County Open Honey Show. Competitions were held in five categories at the event. Winners in each class included: • Light Extracted - First Place went to Jim Sahre and Second Place went to
Available at the Brown County Animal Shelter
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ALFONZO" Male (neutered) is up to date on shots and microchipped. He is approximately 8 months old and weighs 31 pounds. Alfonso has a big puppy attitude and would love to have his very own people to call his own.
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"RAISIN" Male (neutered) is approximately 3 years old and weighs 53lbs. He is a stray from Eagle Cove in Ripley. Raisin is a happy friendly boy that is full of personality. We think Raisin is half Basset and Half Terrier.
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Beekeepers to meet The next meeting of the Brown County Beekeepers will be on October 11th in the Western Brown High School at 7:00 p.m. The October program will be information about the "flow hive". We talked with many people interested in becoming beekeep-
ers at the Brown County fair. We encourage you to come to our meeting to help you get started. You will be able to ask questions of others who have been in beekeeping for a while. We will also be starting "Introduction to Beekeeping classes" soon.
The Grandparents As Parents (GAP) support group will meet Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 7:00 pm at the law office of Julie Steddom located on 111West Cherry St. in Georgetown, Ohio. GAP is a support group for grandparents (and other family members or friends) who are parenting children other than their own. The purpose of the group is to give members an opportunity to share the trials and joys that accom-
pany this journey in parenting the second time around. Meetings center around discussion and an occasional speaker who will touch on topics pertinent to issues encountered. GAP meets the second Thursday of each month. Come join us for an informative and fun time. For more information, contact Julie Steddom at 937-378-3033, Rose Townley at 937-378-6853, or e-mail dottie@steddomlaw.com.
The Ebenezer Church Bazaar will be held Saturday, October 22, at 5:00 p.m. at the Ebenezer Meeting House, 9976 Ebenezer Road in Aberdeen. The Menu includes: Soup: Chili, Vegetable and Potato; Sandwiches: Pimento Cheese, Peanut Butter and Hot Dogs; Homemade Deserts of all kinds and a Drink (tea, coffee or water) for a donation of any amount. Auction to follow meal at 6:00 p.m. featuring a great purse auction and various items of homemade baked goods, Fall crafts &
The Fayetteville-Perry Friends of the Library will be holding a fall book sale during library hours beginning October 17th and ending October 29th. The annual fall book sale offers a variety of materials for children through adults. All proceeds of the Friends of the Library book sale benefit programs and services of the Fayetteville-Perry Library. For more information on any of this upcoming event, call the Fayetteville-Perry Library at 513-274BOOK(2665) or visit our website at www.browncountypubliclibrary.org.
GAP support group to meet October 13
Ebenezer Fall book sale at Church Fay. library Bazaar
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Boxed lunch fundraiser
The Cincinnati Shock under 14 girls soccer team is hosting a boxed lunch fundraiser to go toward travel expenses. To order a box lunch of a barbeque pulled pork sandwich, chips, dessert and a drink for only $5, call Julie at (937) 232-4079 or Cindy at (937) 444-5299. Orders must be in by October 17 and the lunches will be delivered on Friday, October 21.
PRC Quarter Raffle set for Oct. 14
A 25 Cent Raffle for the Pregnancy Resource Center will be held on Friday Oct. 14th at the Southern Hills Career and Technical Center located on Hamer RD in Georgetown. Doors open at 6 for food, Silent Auction and Split the Pot. the raffle starts at 7. The PRC is a life-affirming, non-profit Christian organization committed to helping those who find themselves in an unplanned pregnancy. This is such a fun evening, bring your family and friends, you may win some great items while supporting a local charity.
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Sports Thursday, October 13, 2016
LEAGUE CHAMPS More sports coverage begins on page 6
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Western Brown’s Gabe O’Hara, Colston Roades, and Chase Easterling celebrate after the Broncos’ claimed the league title with a 1-0 win over Amelia.
Western Brown captures first ever SBAAC American Division title in varsity boys soccer
under the leadership of first-year head coach Bobby Kuntz and a varsity For the first time in squad that has brought to Western Brown High the field a mix of experiSchool boys soccer history ence and young talent. the Broncos have captured Kuntz was quick to recthe Southern Buckeye ognize the potential of this A t h l e t i c / A c a d e m i c year's varsity team before Conference American the season began, and his Division title. confidence in his players Winning such a compet- would certainly play a itive league as the SBAAC huge role in the Broncos' American Division has success on the field this never been an easy task in season. boys soccer, and it would “With all the work the take nearly two decades of boys had put in during the competing in the SBAAC offseason and preseason, for a Western Brown varsi- we knew we had the makty boys soccer t eam to ings of something speaccomplish such a feat. cial,” said Kuntz. “What it The high school soccer was going to come down program began in 1998. to, which is something we This year's Broncos communicated to the boys, would capture the school's was are we going to be first ever league crown able to play our style of BY WADE LINVILLE THE NEWS DEMOCRAT
soccer regardless of the opponent and were we go ing to seize our moments when they presented themselves.” Along their path to a league title, this year's Broncos finished their regular season schedule without a single league loss at 7-0-3. It was a 1-0 victory over the Amelia Barons on Oct. 6 that would clinch the Broncos their league title while lifting them to an overall record of 11-0-4 on the season with only one non-league contest remaining in the r egular season. It was junior Colston Roades scoring the only goal in the Broncos' win over Amelia, while sophomore Chase Easterling delivered the assist.
A significant factor in the Broncos' success has been an impressive defense which has led to a recordsetting season for sophomore goalkeeper Sam Linkous. Of the Broncos' 15 games this season, Linkous has recorded 11 shutouts as the single-season record hol der for shutouts at Western Brown. Also playing big roles on the defensive end have been sophomore defender Wesley O'Hara and senior midfielder/defender Gabe O'Hara. Other Bronco defenders contributing in this year's success include sophomore Noah Hiler, junior Jordan Hamblin, sophomore Joey Kinder, senior Jake
Zinkhen, sophomore outscore their opponents Austin Kirk, and senior by a margin of 39-4. Aaron Partin. After facing Ross in a As for the Western non-league road game to Brown offense, junior finish off the regular seaAustin Schweitzer has son on Monday, Oct. 10, recorded 11 goals, Roades the Broncos were scheduled has fired for six goals, jun- to begin Southwest ior Zach Knight and District Division II Easterling have scored five Sectional Tournament play goals apiece, and sopho- against the Blanchester more Blake Hurt and soph- Wildcats on Monday, Oct. omore Austin Coffey have 17. recorded four goals apiece The Broncos are the No. for the season. 5 seed for this year's secOther players aiding the tional tourney, and will Broncos to their first league championship have home field advantage include sophomore mid- for their round one sectionfielder Afton Dixon, junior al bout against No. 15 seed midfielder Dillan Blanchester (6-6-1). The Scarpinski, and senior winner will move on to defender/goalke eper Tanner face No. 8 seed Monroe (64-3) in round two of the Shasteen. In 15 games, the sectional tournament on Broncos managed to Oct. 20.
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The Western Brown High School varsity boys program celebrated the schools first ever Southern Buckeye Athletic/Academic Conference American Division boys soccer title after clinching the league title with last Thursday’s win over Amelia.