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SWRMC Home Health business is sold BY Wayne Gates The Home Health component of Southwest Healthcare of Brown County is being sold. Brown County Common Pleas Judge Scott Gusweiler approved the sale on August 25. The property and assets of the hospital are in receivership following a foreclosure action in March of last year by Brown County Treasurer Connie Patrick. The current Brown County tax bill on the property is just over $523,000. The buyer is Indus Home Health Care of Mason, Ohio. The purchase price is listed as $100,000, and it will be sold “free and clear of all liens, claims interests and encumbrances.” New Growth Advisors Receiver Sumner Saeks said that Indus would continue to operate the business in Brown County. Saeks also has put a motion before Gusweiler to allow the sale of the former
Southwest Regional Medical Center at auction on Sept. 14. As of press time, Gusweiler had not approved the motion. It asks that the auction sale of the hospital and property be “free and clear of liens, claims and encumbrances”, meaning that any proceeds of the auction will be the only money made available to settle any claims. At an August 10 hearing on the matter, the matter of medical records that remain on the property was discussed. Gusweiler said that he would not approve a sale of the property until he was presented with a plan for the proper disposition of the medical records. In the motion, the receiver’s attorney writes, “Upon the close of the sale of the Hospital, there will be no place for the Receiver to store the medical records. The Receiver has discussed with the Prosecuting Attorney (Little) whether her clients have an issue in
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The Home Health business of the former Southwest Regional Medical Center has been sold. It is expected to remain in operation.
the medical records,” the motion reads. It also references a discussion of the disposition of the records with the attorney of current property
owner Dr. Krishna Surapaneni. New Growth Advisors Attorney Michael Debbeler told Gusweiler that his clients would look into the
issue and see what was required. “We will give you what our research shows on HIPPA, state medical authorities, plus what hap-
pens when the economic issues are such that there’s no money to pay for any of this...we will try to give the court some direction on what these issues are,” Debbeler told Gusweiler at the hearing. Following the hearing, New Growth Advisors Project Manager Jennifer Brauer said that there were still a couple of issues with the hospital property that were being addressed. “There is some flooding in the basement following all of the recent rain and we are looking into how to deal with that,” Brauer said. Brauer also referenced some nuclear medicine material stored at the hospital. “We are waiting to see if a nuclear medicine operator will come in to purchase the entire facility, then they can take possession of that. If not, we’re going to have to dispose of it in accordance with Ohio Department of Health Regulations.”
Man charged after a Donna Frost to perform in Georgetown Sept. 8 fight results in death BY Martha B. Jacob The News Democrat
BY Wayne Gates Seven people were indicted by a Brown County Grand Jury on August 25. Timothy Fain, 43 of Aberdeen, is charged with Involuntary Manslaughter, a third degree felony. He is accused of causing the death of Ira Anderson on July 16. “According to witnesses, Mr. Fain and Mr. Anderson were in an argument that escalated into a shoving match. Mr. Anderson fell and hit his head on the ground and died as a result,” said Brown County First Assistant Prosecutor Zac Corbin. Fain is also charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon, a knife and a tomahawk, during the July incident. The charge is a first degree misdemeanor. Fain is also charged with a number of drug offenses related to an April 21 arrest. He is charged with Possession of Heroin, Possession of Cocaine, Aggravated Possession of Drugs, all fifth degree felonies, and Possessing Drug Abuse Instruments, a first degree misdemeanor. Anthony Weaver, 43 of Williamsburg, is charged with Failure to Provide Notice of Change of Address, a third degree felony.
Cathy Hollin, 49 of Mount Orab, is charged with Aggravated Possession of Drugs, a third degree felony, and Operating a Vehicle Under the IUnfluence of Alcohol, a Drug of Abuse or a Combination of Them, a first degree misdemeanor. Michael Darnall, 31 of Ripley, is charged with Domestic Violence, fourth degree felony. Tynia Seipelt, 48, is charged with Possession of Heroin and Aggravated Possession of Drugs, both fifth degree felonies and Possessing Drug Abuse Instruments, a second degree misdemeanor. Bryan Campbell II, 23 of Cincinnati, is charged with Aggravated Possession of Drugs, a fifth degree felony, Falsification a first degree misdemeanor, and Obstructing Official Business, a second degree misdemeanor. Kenneth Markwell, 23 of Aberdeen, is charged with Possession of Heroin and Aggravated Possession of Drugs, both fifth degree felonies and Possessing Drug Abuse Instruments, a second degree misdemeanor. An indictment means that charges have been filed against an individual. It is not a finding or admission of guilt.
The Courthouse Square Association, Inc. of Georgetown is proud to announce the upcoming Concert on the Square, Thursday, Sept. 8, featuring Donna Frost, performing from 7 to 9 p.m. in front of the courthouse. Donna Frost grew up in a musical family, with her grandparents performing gospel singers and her father and uncles made up the well known Frost Quartet, a group that is still recording and performing today. Another uncle, Felton Jarvs, was a producer for Elvis Presley. Donna Frost’s premier release was ‘Pure & Simple’ and she performed with her all-female band, “The Paper Dolls, listed as the Best Female Band in Mid-South by Rolling Stone Magazine’s Rock and Roll Almanac.
Frost has worked with artists such as Skeeter Davis and B.J. Thomas’ latest CD. “We are so excited to have Donna Frost coming to Georgetown to perform our last show of our Summer on the Square events,” said Susan Bean, of the Courthouse Square Association. “Originally we had a talent show scheduled for that Thursday, Sept. 8 show, but it was cancelled. “Concertgoers will enjoy the considerable talents of Donna Frost, a Nashville resident who is touring in this part of the country, playing acoustic and electric guitar and in an unusual twist, country ukulele.” Bean said that Frost has been well received recently at the Blind Lemon in Cincinnati and other similar venues. She is a singer and songwriter known for her upbeat country and folk performances. “This concert, like all the
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others is free to the public,” Bean added. “A newcomer to the concert will be the local food truck, ‘Angela’s Curbside Cuisine.’ “So please come out and
join us for this last concert of the summer. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and have a great time. If it rains, the event will be moved to the Gaslight Theatre.”
Bevens running for Ohio State Board of Education Braydon Bevens has kicked off his campaign for the Ohio State Board of Education to represent the 10th District. “I am running for the State School Board because public education has deeply impacted my life, and I know that it will greatly impact the lives of my children,” said Bevens. “I attended public schools, I am sending my children to public schools,
and I have served as a substitute teacher in the Waverly Local School District. I believe that we need to fully fund our public schools in order to provide our children with a quality education, regardless of what ZIP code they live in. I am running as a concerned parent who wants to improve the quality of Ohio public schools for all our children.”
Bevens is a small-business owner specializing in property management. Bevens also served as a volunteer firefighter in Pee Pee Township, a member of the Pike County Housing Authority and a substitute teacher for the Waverly Local School District. The 10th District on the Ohio State Board of Education includes the 10th, 14th and 17th Senate
Districts, including Clark, Greene, Madison, Fayette, Clinton Clermont, Brown, Highland, Ross, Pike, Adams, Scioto, Lawrence, Jackson, and Gallia counties as well as portions of Pickaway and Vinton counties. Bevens lives in Waverly with his wife and two children, and one of his children is currently enrolled in the public school system.
2016 HIKE 4 HOPE 3-Mile Walk Run set for Sept. 11
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Expectations are high and excitement is growing for this year’s Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley “HIKE 4 HOPE 3-Mile Walk/Run, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 11. Registration for the event will begin at 2 p.m. and the hike will begin at 3 p.m. in front of Merchants National Bank in Mt. Orab. Last year the event generated nearly $6,000 which goes towards quality endof-life care for Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley’s patients. Nearly 150 walkers and runners participated last year to show their support for Hospice of Hope. “Hospice of Hope, Ohio Valley provides a special
kind of care and support for persons in the last phases of life-limiting illness so tat they may live as fully and comfortably as possible,” said Erin Richmond, public relations coordinator with Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley. “We focus on controlling the patient’s pain and other physical symptoms of their illness. This HIKE 4 HOPE generates funds to help us help our patients.” All ages of participants are invited and encouraged to take part in this fun event. The cost is only $15 for adults, $12 for children, ($10 for age 10 and under) and families are only $30 Provided/THE NEWS DEMOCRAT and includes 2 tee shirts. Prizes will be awarded to Get ready for a great time as the 2016 HIKE 4 HOPE 3
See HIKE on 12 Mile Walk or Run kicks off at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11 in Mt. Orab.
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On August 12, 2016 young achievers safety officer William Culver invited Georgetown fire chief Joe Rocky to address the club on fire safety. Mr. Rocky spoke of the importance of working fire alarms on every floor in the home, he encourage members to learn their address in case of an emergency. He allowed a member to dress in his fire gear while he demonstrated new firefighting technology to the club. Afterwards he took the cloverbuds on a tour of the fire truck.
Other upcoming fair events were discussed. Winners of the bake off are Natalie Bishop with chocolate chip cookies Ashley Brandenburg with peanut butter cookies Sydney Carrington with chocolate cake. Garrett Ernst with apple pie. Club members Xan Planck, William Colliver and Josh Simmonds gave a demonstration on their projects. Young Achievers appreciate the Georgetown fire department and the Bake off judges for attending their meeting.
BY Tamma Plymesser The Director of Pregnancy Resource Center
What do you do when your world is falling apart? Your marriage has crumbled around you, and you and your two children are back home with your parents. Your youngest, who has struggled with developmental issues since birth, has taken a turn for the worse. You have no crib for him and you just need someone to give you an encouraging smile, a gentle hug an d assurance that you can get through it all. If you live in Brown County you can come to the Pregnancy Resource Center. And that is just what our client, Janelle, did. (Yes, that's her real name, and yes, she gave us permission to share her story). You see, Janelle said that she wants other young women to know that there is help available when they are going through a pregnancy (whether planned or unexpected) , when they desire to be the best parent possible, or need help getting through potty training, the terrible twos, and a myriad of other issues young parents encounter, or if they are dealing with the stress and anxiety of seeing that a child with special needs gets all the help
required. Maybe even when they just need someone to listen when their marriage is failing and they are facing a divorce. Ja nelle has gone through all of these experiences and the Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) has been right by her side through each chapter of life: a young wife and mother, a parent searching for why her baby is not developing as he should, and her latest chapter, the life of a single mom with two little ones. I want to share with you Janelle's words as she speaks of her experiences at the PRC. "I am very grateful there was a place for me to come, as a new, young mother and wife, on a low income, for help. I needed a place that would help me get the things my baby needed such as clothes, diapers, wipes, a crib and car seat. “It was also a place where I learned how to be a good mother as I took parenting classes. It was a place where they gave me lots of encouraging words and hope. It is great to have someone to come to for encouragement and advice and a place that will help me get the things my baby needs that I could not afford on my own. “I hope other young mothers will be able to come to the PRC to gain the knowledge needed to
become a good parent and a good spouse instead of trying to do it on their own. And get the help they need with things for their baby that they couldn't afford otherwise." I am honored to have met this courageous young woman. I am humbled that she trusts us with her life. I admire her for the many hours she has devoted to classes here at the PRC, all so she could become a better mom and provide for the needs of her children. It is clients like her that makes our work so rewarding. It’s what keeps me going when I get discouraged. When you think of the
PRC and the clients we help, I want you to remember Janelle. It is for young women (and men) who are struggling through their parenting journey that the PRC exists. So, when you see a young parent (mom or dad) that needs help with their parenting journey, be sure and tell them about the PRC and our services. We are here to help parents through their parenting journey. The Pregnancy Resource Center can be reached by calling (937) 378-6853 or visit the center at 852 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown.
Six people were recently sentenced in Brown County Common Pleas Court. Lawrence Allen On May 19, a 6 Count indictment was filed against Lawrence Wayne Allen, Jr. in Case No. 20162121. The indictment charged Count 1, Participating in a Criminal Act and Count 2, Felonious Assault, w/spec, both felonies of the 2nd degree, having a maximum penalty of 8 years in prison and a $15,000.00 fine; Count 3, Aggravated Riot, w/spec, a felony of the 4th degree, having a maximum penalty of 18 months in prison and a $5,000.00; Count 4, Assault, Count 5, Aggravated Menacing, and Count 6, Criminal Trespassing, all misdemeanors. On August 23, Defendant entered a plea of guilty to Count 3 before Brown County Common Pleas Judge Scott T. Gusweiler. On that same date Judge Gusweiler sentenced Mr. Allen to 2 years of community control sanctions and no contact with the victims. Counts 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6 are dismissed. Billy Chapman On April 7, an 11 Count indictment was filed against Billy Chapman, in Case No. 2016-2080. The indictment charged Counts 1, 3, 8, & 9, Burglary, a felony of the 2nd degree, having a maximum penalty of 8 years in prison and a fine of $15,000.00; Counts 4, 5, & 7, Theft, a felony of the 5th degree, having a maximum penalty of 12 months in prison, and a $2,500.00 fine; Count 6, Grand Theft When the Property is a Firearm or Dangerous
Ordnance and Count 10, Theft From a Person in a Protected Class, both felonies of the 3rd degree, having a maximum penalty of 36 months in prison and a $10,000.00 fine and Count 11, Petty Theft, M-1. On August 23, 2016, Defendant entered a plea of guilty to Counts 1, 2, 3, & 8 before Brown County Common Pleas Judge Scott T. Gusweiler. On that same date Judge Gusweiler sentenced Mr. Chapman as to Count 1, confinement of 11 months in the Ohio Department of Corrections and Restitution; Count 2, confinement of 11 months in prison and Restitution, and Count 3, 11 months in prison and Restitution and Count 8, confinement of 15 months in prison and Restitution. All Counts are to run consecutively. Counts 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 10 & 11 are dismissed. Charles Davis On August 11, a 1 Count indictment was filed against Charles Allen Davis, in Case No. 20162172. The indictment charged Count 1, Aggravated Robbery, a felony of the 1st degree, having a maximum penalty of 11 years in prison and a fine of $20,000.00. On August 24, 2016, Defendant entered a plea of guilty to Count 1 before Brown County Common Pleas Judge Scott T. Gusweiler. On that same date, Judge Gusweiler sentenced Mr. Davis, confinement of 5 years in the Ohio Department of Corrections. Kristopher Gould On July 28, a 3 Count indictment was filed against Kristopher Gould,
in Case No. 2016-2166. The indictment charged Count 1, Possession of Heroin, a felony of the 4th degree, having a maximum penalty 18 months in prison, a $5000.00 fine and a driver’s license suspension between 6 months to 3 years; Count 2, Aggravated Possession of Drugs and Count 3, Possession of Drugs, both a felony of the 5th degree, having a maximum penalty of 12 months in prison and a $2500.00 fine. On August 24, Defendant entered a plea of guilty to Count 1 before Brown County Common Pleas Judge Scott T. Gusweiler. On that same date Judge Gusweiler sentenced Mr. Gould to 2 years of community control sanctions, intensive probation upon completion of STAR Program plus any Aftercare, that can include Transitional Living and a 12 month driver’s license suspension. Counts 2 & 3 are dismissed. Rusty McPherson On December 7, 2015, a 2 Count indictment was filed against Rusty P. Mcpherson in Case No. 2015-2365. The indictment charged Count 1, Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals for the Manufacture of Drugs and Count 2, Conspiracy, both a felony of the 3rd degree, having a maximum penalty of 36 months in prison, a fine of $10,000.00 and a driver’s license suspension from 6 months to 3 years. On August 23, 2016, Defendant entered a plea of guilty to Count 1 before Brown County Common Pleas Judge Scott T. Gusweiler.
On that same date, Judge Gusweiler sentenced Mr. Mcpherson confinement of 24 months in the Ohio Department of Corrections, to be served concurrently with the sentence imposed in Highland County Common Pleas Court Case No. 12-CR-0206. The Court will consider Judicial Release into the STAR program at the appropriate time. Defendant also has a driver’s license suspension for 12 months. Count 2 is dismissed. Matthew Sheehy On July 28, 2016, a 4 Count indictment was filed against Matthew Tyler Sheehy, in Case No. 20162162. The indictment charged Count 1, Failure to Comply with an Order or Signal of a Police Officer, a felony of the 3rd degree, having a maximum penalty of 36 months in prison, a $10,000.00 fine and a driver’s license suspension of 6 months to 3 years; Count 2, Possession of Heroin, a felony of the 5th degree, having a maximum penalty of 12 months in prison and a fine of $2500.00. On August 23, 2016 Defendant entered a plea of guilty to Count 1, Failure to Comply with an Order or Signal of a Police Officer, before Brown County Common Pleas Judge Scott T. Gusweiler. On that same date Judge Gusweiler sentenced Mr. Sheehy to 2 years of community control sanctions and a license suspension for 10 years, the first three years being mandatory. Defendant shall have no contact with the victim. Counts 2, 3 & 4 are dismissed.
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2016 Blevins Scholarship awarded New mother grateful for help she received from Bayley Johnson (left) and Natalie Wagner
Two Brown County graduates were recipients of the 2016 SPC Seth Blevins Memorial Scholarship. The recipients were each awarded a $3,000 scholarship from the committee. The scholarship committee has awarded nearly $20,000 in scholarships since its inception to Brown County graduates. Natalie Wagner, Eastern graduate and Bayley Johnson, Georgetown graduate were chosen this year. Natalie is attending the University of Tennessee and majoring in Pre-Medicine and Bayley is attending Wilmington College and majoring in Agriculture Education. Applicants are selected through a process which includes meeting established criteria including: • Be a Brown County grad-
uate, graduating in the academic year of the application. • Have an active service or veteran family member including: father, mother, sibling, grandparent, or greatgrandparent. • Have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average or higher. • Plan to attend a college, university, or technical school in the upcoming school year. The SPC Seth Blevins Memorial Scholarship was established in August 2011 to honor and celebrate the life and service of SPC Seth Blevins. The SPC Seth Blevins Scholarship Committee wants to thank the community for their continued support and to congratulate Natalie and Bayley and wish them success in their educational journeys.
BY Dennis Broughton
website: www.littlestatefair.com. Parade entry forms should be in the office by September first. This form is on page 70 of the fair book or our website. Floral Hall entries are on page 39 with many ways to enter or again on our website: www.littlestatefair. If you have any questions about the fair, look on our website at www.littlestatefair.com. Like us on Facebook at littlestatefair. Our E-Mail address is: brcofair@hotmail.com. Telephone number: (937) 378-3558 and fax number is: (937) 3781361. The 165th Brown Co. Fair will be held on September 26th through October 1, 2016. "Brown County Fair-A Tribute to the Veteran" Be one of us at the 165th Brown County Fair.
Brown County Fair is around the corner
How many Brown Co. Fairs can you remember? My first fair was 1959 at the age of 12. The 165th Brown Co. Fair will start Sept. 26th and go through Oct.1st. The theme for this year is: The Brown Co. Fair- A Tribute to the Veteran. We hope this year's theme will make a memory for you to remember. Help us honor the Veteran's who attend this year's fair. Special announcements include: Get your fair books and season passes at local banks, Grandma's and Grandpa's carryout at Wahlsburg and at the office on Tuesday afternoons and evenings. Get your camper fee's and application's in by September 6th. This form can be found on Page 203 of the fair book or on our
Voting information in Brown Co. Attention Ohio Voter:
In the Buckeye State, we make it EASY TO VOTE and HARD TO CHEAT. You have many options to cast your ballot in the upcoming November 8, 2016 General Election. VOTE FROM HOME Simply complete an application to request an absentee ballot and return it to your county board of elections as far in advance of the election as possible. This will ensure there is sufficient time for the board to mail you a ballot and for you to timely return that ballot. To ensure the integrity of our elections process, you must fill in all the required fields and provide the proper identification. VOTE EARLY IN PERSON During the absentee voting period, you may visit your county board of elections to vote in person. Visit www.MyOhioVote.com or contact your county board of elections for your early voting location and hours. VOTE ON ELECTION DAY Your polling place will be open on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Don’t forget to bring proper identification. To find your assigned
polling place, go to www.MyOhioVote.com. For all the information you need to vote in Ohio this November, visit www.MyOhioVote.com. Please look for an application for an absentee ballot in the mail from Jon Husted, Ohio Secretary of State in the upcoming month. Under Ohio law, a voter who has requested an absentee ballot must cast a provisional ballot on Election Day if that voter appears in person to vote at the polling location on Election Day. If you received an absentee ballot application, completed, and submitted it to your board of elections, you will not be eligible to cast a regular ballot at the polls on Election Day. Instead, you will need to cast a provisional ballot. Your provisional ballot may be counted after the 10th day following the election pending a determination by your board of elections that your voted absentee ballot was not returned and counted prior to the closing of the polls. If you have any questions, please contact the Brown County Board of Elections at (937) 378-3008 or brown@secretaryofstate.gov
Pictured are (back) Bryan, Xan, Josh, Will, Joey Rockey. (front) Natalie Evelyn Ashley and Cloverbud Zeb Planck.
Pregnancy Resource Center in Georgetown
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Local resident Janelle and her beautiful baby shares her gratitude to the Pregnancy Resource Center, for helping her through some of the most difficult times in her life and preparing her to be the best mother she can possibly be.
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Sardinia American Legion Bingo will take place every Thursday, including Aug. 25, 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.
County Historical Brown Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25 for its regular meeting at the Aberdeen Park. The Liberty Band will entertain, and following the concert the group will enjoy hand-cranked ice cream, cakes, cookies and other baked goods.
Free Writer’s Group will meet each Thursday, including Aug. 25, at 6 p.m. at the Brown County Public Library in Mt. Orab. This is a non-profit free group. For more details contact Lawrence Parlier at (513) 4274211, Lisa Brandstetter Holt at (513) 659-8567 or the library at (937) 444-1414.
GriefShare Program will be offered to the local community by the Sardinia Church of Christ each Thursday evening, including Thursday, Aug. 25, 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.
Miracle AlRipley’s Anon/Alateen Group Meetings will be held every Thursday, including Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Beebe Chapel, 438 Main Street in Ripley.
Mt. Orab Library Book Sale will be held on Thursday, Aug. 1 through Saturday, Aug. 27. For more information please contact the Mt. Orab Library at (937) 444-1414.
will Alcoholics Anonymous meet 8 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab. FRIDAY, SEPT. 2
Food Pantry in Agape Marathon, will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. every last Friday of the month, including Friday, Aug. 26, at the New Faith United Methodist Church at Marathon Edenton Road. For more information please contact Richard Brown at (513) 313-8159 or (513) 602-1241.
County Health Brown Department will meet for a special board meeting at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26 at 4881 St. Rt. 125 in Georgetown. This meeting is open to the public and the board will be opening two sealed bids for two of the HSTS Grant projects. For more information please call (937) 378-6892.
Celebrate Recovery will meet every Friday beginning at 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. including Friday, Aug. 26, 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) 4443370. SATURDAY, SEPT. 3
Mt. Orab UMC Food Pantry will operate weekly for those who qualify and live in the Western Brown School District, open on Saturday, Aug. 27. 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) 4441046 to arrange a time.
Sardinia Historical Society will sponsor a special tour to the National Underground Railroad Museum in Maysville, KY on Saturday, Aug. 27. For more information please call Mary at (937) 446-2465.
“Crazy Critter Cabaret Dinner and Silent Auction” sponsored by the Brown County Humane Society will be held on Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Eagles Hall in Georgetown. This event will include great food, raffles, danc-
ing and more featuring the Ron Fletcher and Southern Edge Band. For details call (513) 7208985. SUNDAY, SEPT. 4
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Fitness Activities at Sardinia Church of Christ will take place every Monday evening, including Monday, Aug. 29 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 Aug. 29 at Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd. in Mt. Orab. Further information is available by calling Nancy at (937) 444-3437.
Theater Players Gaslight Auditions for Christmas Play are set to begin on Monday, Aug. 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center on Hamer Road in Georgetown. A second date for auditions will be Saturday, Sept. 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gaslight Theater.
Mt. Orab Lions Club meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at the Mt. Orab Church of Christ, 400 Smith Avenue in Mt. Orab at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 12, and Monday, Sept. 26. This event includes a meal, for more information please contact Bob Richmond at (937) 4444791.
TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet on Mondays including Monday, Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714. TUESDAY, SEPT. 6
Al-Anon Family Group Sessions will be held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Methodist Church on Church Street, off N. High Street. This group can provide support and information to families and individuals who know someone who suffers from substance abuse. For more information call Jennifer at (513) 910-6263. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7
Yoga Classes will be offered on Wednesdays, including Wednesday, Aug. 31 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m at the Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (513) 535-7507.
Fitness Activities at Sardinia Church of Christ will take place every Wednesday, including Wednesday, Aug. 31, which include Zumba 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. The church is located at 7130 Bachman Road. TOPS Chapter in Winchester meets at 10 a.m. every Wednesday, including Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Winchester Church of Christ, 1540 Tri-County Road in Winchester. For more information please contact Ruth at (937) 444-4209. ONGOING EVENTS
Happen Group, Miracles (Narcotics Anonymous) meets at 7 p.m. every Sunday at the Brown County Community Board of ADAMHS, 85 Banting Drive (around the back), in Georgetown. For more information on this group please call 800587-4232. Walk for Health, Walk for Fun, this in an ongoing free event to take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at 5:15 p.m. at the Mt. Orab United Methodist Church. Everyone is invited to join us for this free event sponsored by Sue and Jim Wylie, Ideal Nutrition. Narcotics Anonymous meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at the Faith in God Fellowship Church, 7736 US Rt. 62 in Russellville. For more information please call Joe Rose at (937) 798-0329.
Gray Reunion held
The descendants of the late George W. and Florence Kennedy Gray met at the home of of Alan and Carolyn Corbin on July 30 to hold the annual Gray Reunion. The following were in attendance: Lee Gray of Hamersville, Greg and Patty Gray, Andy, Amy, Blake and All Tolle of Georgetown, Mindy, Ava and Luke Czarnecki of Milford, Zac, Makena and Kennedy Corbin of Ripley, Chris, Sarah, Claire and Jack Pennington of Norwood, Phil and Priscilla Corbin of New Richmond, David and Sandi Dean of Mt. Carmel,
Paul and Diana Cahill of Erlanger, KY, Todd and Darla Cahill of Hebron, KY, Elaine Weigel, Katie, Cain and Bobby Weigel, Dawn, Chelsea, Courtney, Jerod Kaylor, Mitchell, Jocelyn, Arianna and Lincoln Corbin, Jennifer, Jozi, Jordyn, Mady and Mya Lucas and Austin of Williamsburg, Cathy Gill of Centerville, Neil and Colleen Shoemaker of Cherry Fork, Patrick Abbott of Minturno, Italy, Jim and Carol Abbott of Winchester, and the hosts Alan and Carolyn Corbin. For health reasons, the Harold Manning family were not able to attend.
Helping Hands Please come shop with us any Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 9 a.m. until noon at 668 Camp Run Road in Georgetown. Senior Bingo will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. each Monday at the Georgetown Nutrition Center. Please bring a $1 wrapped gift. A nutritional meal will be offered. HIV/Hepatitis C Testing is offered free by the Brown County Health Department by appointment only. The HIV test results are available within 15 minutes. To schedule an appointment call (937) 378-6892.
Celebrate Recovery will meet every Friday at Crosspoint Wesleyan Church, 300 W. Main Street in Mt. Orab. The meetings will begin at 7:40 and go to about 8:30. This is a Christ-centered recovery program that will allow discussions on life’s hurts, hangups and habits. For more information call (937) 444-3370.
Chair Volleyball is held every Friday at 3 p.m. at the Lake Waynoka Health and Recreation Gym. Contact Dana at (937) 4461778 for more information or to register. Free to all Waynoka Property Owners Association members, $5 per session for guests.
Tuesday Community Bingo will be held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Community Building in Country Place Apartments, located across from the Country Inn in Georgetown. Please bring a $1 gift and join in the fun. This is a free event. For more information contact Joy Gelter at (937) 4834614.
County Adams/Brown Alzheimer/s/Dementia Family Care giver Support Group will meet on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center in the second floor conference room. For more information (937) 386-3590.
Emergency Adams-Brown Home Energy Assistance Program available, anyone wishing to obtain further information or to schedule an appointment to discuss obtaining EHEAP services may contact the Adams Brown Community Action Program Office in Georgetown at (937) 378-6041 or 1-800-553-7393, Ext. 253 or 254. Walk-in hours are 8-11 a.m. daily at the ABCAP Office at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown, and outreach is available for the very elderly or disabled.
‘We Can Help’ Food Bank at the corner of Decatur-Eckmansville Road and State Route 125 is open 11 a.m to 4 p.m. Fridays and is sponsored by private donations. Donations should be made when the Food Bank is not open, and all donations are appreciated.
The Brown County Senior Citizens Council, located at 505 N. Main Street in Georgetown offers transportation for medical appointments, shopping area, nutrition sites and other service providers. It also offers homemaker assistance, Respite Care, Passport which offers alternatives to nursing home placement and care giver support. To contact a representative, call (937) 3786603 or toll free at (877) 2598598. UPCOMING EVENTS
Ohio Rural Heritage Festival will begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1 and run through Sept. 2, in Ripley.
Ripley DAR Collecting for Operation Christmas Child, and donations and gift items will be collected during the upcoming Ripley Rural Heritage Festival, Sept. 1-3 in Ripley. A collection box is be placed at the Citizen’s Deposit Bank. Each box costs $7 to ship so cas donations will also be accepted.
Southern Ohio Council of Governments (SOCOG) will meet for a board meeting at 10 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month including Thursday, Sept. 1, in room A of the Ross County Service Center, 475 Western Avenue in Chillicothe. For more information please call (740) 775-5030, ext. 103. Harmony Star Spaghetti Dinner will be held on the first Friday of each month including Friday, Sept. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 110 S. High Street in Mt. Orab. For details please call (937) 5159815. “Anchored in Hope” Support Group for families affected by addiction will meet every first Monday of each month including Monday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m. at The Bridge, 15212 Bachman Road, Mt. Orab. For more information please contact Missy Tulley at (513) 236-3791.
Power Over Parkinson’s Support Group meets the first Tuesday of each month, including Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 4 p.m. at the Villa Georgetown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 8065 Dr. Faul Road in Georgetown. For more information please call (937) 378-4178.
Thursday, September 1, 2016 3 Knights of Columbus, FR. Sourd Council 2423, Fayetteville, will meet each first Wednesday of the month including Wednesday, Sept. 7, at the K of C Hall in Fayetteville. For more information please contact Denny Kiley at (513) 543-5680.
Scanlon-Kelly VFW Post 5920 will meet each first Wednesday of the month including Wednesday, Sept. 7, at the Fayetteville Township Hall at 7 p.m. For more information please contact Joe Huber at (513) 875-3343. SOLACE ( Surviving Our Loss and Continuing Everyday) will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on every second Thursday of the month, including Thursday, Sept. 8. The meeting location is at 85 Banting Drive in Georgetown. For more information please contact Debbie Otten at (937) 444-6127. Georgetown Village Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the council chambers on Thursday, Sept. 8 and the meeting is open to the public.
as Parents Grandparents Support Group will meet every second Thursday, including Thursday, Sept. 8, 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) 378-6853.
Rick Eagan Quarter Raffle will be held on Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 at the Ripley Life Squad Building beginning at 6:15. Proceeds will go towards the Rick Eagan Memorial Scholarship. For more information please call Tiffany at (937) 515-0097. Homecoming Dress Swap is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Library. For more information on this event please call the library at (937) 444-1414 or visit w w w. b r o w n c o u n t y p u b l i c l i brary.org. George A. Lambert American Legion Auxiliary’s Euchre Party will be held the 2nd Saturday of each month including Saturday, Sept.10, starting at 6 p.m. Please come out and join the fun.
Diabetes Support Group to meet on the second Monday of each month including, Sept. 12, at the Georgetown Church of Christ. We welcome everyone. For more information please contact the Brown County Health Department at (937) 378-6892.
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4 Thursday, September 1, 2016
I learned a lot from Rusty
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mom momentarily took my During the years when I mind off of Rusty just as her was growing up on the farm it was very rare that a farmer driving took your mind off of all other things.) Back didn’t possess a dog. Also then the first day was only a rare was a farmer’s dog was half-day so when school let purebred or registered. The out at noon I found Mom title “Heinz dog” moniker and we headed for home, was given more times than talking about the first day of not, Heinz standing for the school on the drive home. canned product that conWhen we turned down our tained 57 varieties. Sure driveway I heard Mom say there was a collie or a ”Oh my goodness!” German Shepard here and I asked her what was there, but mostly just border collies. I guess that was why wrong and she pointed to the side yard by the back steps. I I was kind of proud that we couldn’t believe my were given a rust eyes as there lying colored mostly in the grass was Cocker Spaniel Rusty. He wasn’t shortly after the moving but before loss of my very the car came to a first dog Spot. I complete stop, I was approximately was out and at nine years old and I Rusty's side. I named this dog called his name but Rusty. (I was very he didn’t move and creative with names.) Rick Houser barely looked like he was breathing. A farmer’s dog The Good By this time Mom almost always had Old Days was there to look a purpose, anythe situation over. where from protecShe told me to go get his tion to rounding up the catdish from the back door and tle. In the case of Rusty, his she headed to the garden greatest talent was catching moles. We had large and old hose to fill the dish. As she was hurrying she told me to pine trees in our front yard look in the house and see if I and they attracted moles by could get something soft that the dozens. When moles get he might be able to chew. In in your yard the ridges they cause, which are called mole the kitchen I looked around and on the running board of runs, were everywhere. the sink was my half eaten When Rusty would see the bowl of oatmeal that I really runs, he would settle down hadn’t wanted. I grabbed it and watch intensely and if and ran to Rusty's side. He the earth moved a fraction still wasn’t moving and I on a run he would pounce asked Mom if he was now on it and dig swiftly. Many dead. She said he was dehytimes he would remove a drated as he hadn’t had a mole and dispose of him. thing to drink since that This was greatly enjoyed by Saturday evening and it was my Dad and he would say a miracle he was alive, much that Rusty was earning his less able to drag himself keep. But as many times as back home. he would catch one, he also I scooped a bunch of oatwould miss and just leave a meal on to my finger and put deeper hole in the yard. It it to his mouth, but still no wasn’t long before the front movement. Just as I was yard was a danger to walk about to give up, I saw his across as a person could nose sniff and his tongue break an ankle in one of his appear and lick my finger. holes. I guess this was the After a few more bites, price you paid for a good Rusty opened his eyes and mole-catcher. moved a little. Again I was When not digging up the crying, but this time for joy. front yard, Rusty was at my It was just like an episode side as I traveled around the from the show “Lassie”, farm or the neighborhood. except this time it was Rusty He and I became close and were almost always together. coming home. Dad called Doc Rudd, the The next two years things on our farm ran very smooth for vet for our neighborhood, and he looked at the dog and Rusty and I other than the front yard looking like it had pronounced that his back right hip was broken and in been dug up to put a new highway through, but all this a place where he couldn’t splint or brace it. He said it was to end suddenly. would heal but Rusty would One Sunday morning as I always walk with a limp. I was entering the kitchen for figured Rusty would be glad breakfast I overheard Ben to limp as he was still alive. talking with Dad about During his recovery periRusty. Since Ben was talking in a low voice, I stopped od he had limped over to the barn and found a spot in the so I could hear more clearly hay where he wouldn’t be what Ben was saying. He said the evening before as he bothered. Our neighbors had a big dog named Major, part was headed to Moscow for collie and part shepherd. his big Saturday night he While Rusty lay in the barn, found Rusty lying on the Major would get scraps and edge of the road where he take them to him to eat. A had been run over by a car year later Major got a back and was dead. This was paw caught in a trap and lost close to two miles from our his foot. He went to our barn house so he said he drug to recover in about the same Rusty to the ditch so he place Rusty did and Rusty couldn’t be hit by any more brought Major scraps to eat. cars. With this news I burst I have always been into the kitchen, crying my amazed and impressed by hardest and screaming that that to this day. After they Ben was wrong. It wasn’t healed, they ran together all Rusty. He took a long deep the time and even though breath and said, “I don’t both limped, they enjoyed want it to be but it was the balance of their lives. It Rusty. I’m certain.” I was just showed me what a real devastated and the scene friend would do for a real must have been bad as my parents thought about letting friend. I enjoyed having Rusty, but in the end he me stay home from church but in the end it was decided taught me much, but more importantly, not eating my I should go to church in oatmeal played a huge part honor of Rusty. I went and in saving his life. A wise that did seem to help the move on my part to not eat feeling of losing a constant it. companion. Rick Houser grew up on a I moped around Monday farm near Moscow in and Tuesday was the first Clermont County and loves day of school. On Tuesday to share stories about his morning I got ready and youth and other topics. since Mom taught at He may be reached at Moscow I rode to school houser734@yahoo.com. with her. (The ride with
We’ve all had one of those days
THEIR VIEW We’ve heard it all before. “We aren’t guaranteed tomorrow, so live for today. There are only 1,440 minutes in a day, so make them all count. Never take a minute for granted. YOLO.” (For you old people like me, that means You Only Live Once in text language.) Wow. That’s a good way to lay on a guilt trip when we feel we don’t measure up. While I agree with all of that, and I do challenge myself to make each day a good one, we’ve got to face the reality that not all days are good. In fact, like Alexander said, some are just terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad days. Sometimes we just can’t wait to get through it and go to bed so everyone will just leave us alone. Those are days we wish Calgon really would take us away. Yes, our kids are growing quickly and we need to cherish every moment, but sometimes the y are just well, unpleasant. I’m pretty sure there’s a reason God made children so cute. And I’m pretty sure it’s because He knew we’d have those days when we feel sick but get out of bed anyway, because even when we are sick, kids still want to eat. Every. Single. Day. Three times. And He knew that inevitably, that would also be the day the basement floods, the dog escapes the fence and the kids ‘accident ally’ lose a frog in the house. But they look up at you with those cute little eyes with faces and hands covered in dirt and say, “I love you, Mom” and you decide you’ll keep them after all. Sometimes I just want to punch a hole through the posters that tell me I should be cherishing every moment because you know what? They aren’t all easy to live through. It’s hard to cherish the days when we get bad news, o r aren’t sure how we will get the bills paid, or our heart gets broken, or our dreams get shattered. It’s hard to cherish the moment when the company you’ve devoted your life to for years lays you off, or you live in chronic pain, or your insurance decided not to pay. While we are glad we only have to live through some of it once, I do believe those really tough times are also extremely valuable. They are usua lly the most teachable moments because they show us what our true character looks like. Did we crumble under the pressure? Did we take it out on people
be enough. Give your best what? We can still choose around us? Or did we walk to spend our finite minutes through the fire with dignity anyway. For you see, in the forgiving, being kind, being and grace? Those really dif- end, it is between you and God. It was never honest, doing good, and givficult times between you and ing our best. If we can do teach us things them anyway.” all of that in the midst of the about ourselves What a great ugliness life throws at us, we never knew way to view days we can eventually find our before. like that! Just happiness again. That is Sometimes we because life and where true character shows don’t know our society in general up. own strength is sometimes rotAnd the children around until we have ten, we don’t have us have their eyes on us all no choice but to to be. We can’t the time. They watch us to let strength always control see how we handle difficult show up. what happens, but situations follow our When we Denae Jones we can control ou r lead. If weand were on video have ‘one o f Contributing reaction to it. No, during one of our those days’, it’s Columnist we won’t be smil‘moments’ (and these days, easy to go to ing through every we probably are) what bed feeling minute of our would we look like? Is it a guilty that we lives, but what that irritating video we would be ashamed didn’t do something more poster is trying to instill in to watch? Or would it be with the day we had been us is that those minutes are one of those awesome given. We might end our day feeling defeated. Again. also not infinite. It is imper- videos with a great example ative that we do not take of what an overcomer looks We didn’t celebrate the them for granted. Even the like? moments of our lives. But crummy ones leave us with Don’t lash out and comreality is that we don’t live a little bit of wisdom, empa- plain to anyone who will lisin a coffee commercial. ten. Don’t slam others on However, it makes me think thy, or discernment that we didn’t have before. We are social media. Wa lk with of the quote that stemmed in this moment. Right now. dignity and show that poster from the Paradoxical who’s boss. Have a blessed Commandments by Kent M. The rest aren’t guarante ed. Bad days will happen and week! Keith. It is said that Mother they might be awful. So Teresa had it hangi ng in the children’s home in Calcutta, and over the years she got YOUR LEGISLATORS credit for saying it. Anyway, it goes something like this: “People are often U.S. Representative U.S. Senators unreasonable and self-cenDr. Brad Wenstrup (R) Rob Portman (R) tered. Forgive them anyway. (202) 225-3164, (202) 224-3353 If you are kind, people may or by email at Sherrod Brown (D) accuse you of ulterior wenstrup.house.gov. (202)224-2315 State Representative motives. Be kind anyway. If Doug Green (R) Governor you are honest, people may (614) 644-6034 John Kasich (R) cheat you. Be honest anyor by email at 77 S. High St. way. If you find happiness, rep66@OhioHouse.gov 30th Floor people may be jealous. Be State Senator Columbus, Ohio 43215 happy anyway. The good Joseph Uecker (R) (614) 466-3555 you do t oday may be forgot(614) 466-8082 ten tomorrow. Do good anyuecker@OhioSenate.gov way. Give the world the best you have and it may never
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Ashley D. Ring, 45
Ashley D. Ring, Sr. age 45 of Georgetown, Ohio died Thursday, August 25, 2016 at his residence. He was an employee of Walmart in Amelia, Ohio and a United S t a t e s Marine Gulf War veteran. He was born March 3, 1971 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of David L. and Diane (Jenner) Ring of Mt. Washington, Ohio. He was preceded in death by one brother - Michael Ring. Ashley is survived by three children - Michael T. Ring of Dayton, Ohio, Kate of Maysville, Ring Kentucky and Ashley D. Ring II of Amelia, Ohio; his parents - David L. and Diane (Jenner) Ring of Mt. Washington, Ohio; three sisters - Molly Ring and fiance, Kevin Neal of Cincinnati, Ohio, Tashia Ring and husband Rob Schramm, Jr. of Cincinnati, Ohio and Sarah Ring of Mt. Washington, Ohio; uncles and aunts Charles L. Ring and wife Jill of Georgetown, Ohio, Kenneth Ring of Georgetown, Ohio, Michael Jenner and wife Paula of Conway, South Carolina and Darrell Jenner and wife Doneta of Marion, Ohio; one niece - Adia Schramm of Cincinnati, Ohio and numerous cousins, great aunts and great uncles including Marian Ring of Erlanger, Kentucky. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 3, 2016 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio. Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 3, 2016 at the funeral home.
Patricia "Pat" L. (nee Daugherty) Slagle, 77
Patricia "Pat" L. Slagle (nee Daugherty), loving wife of the late Lee Roy Slagle. Dear mother of Alicia (Antoinette Vodnik) Slagle and Charles Lee Roy (Bridgette) Slagle. Sister of Stephen C. (Julie Kline) Daugherty. Grandmother of Madison and Serenity. Aunt of Lucia White and Sequoia Daugherty. Great Aunt of Kourtnie, Xavier, Ayana, Asiya and Amara. Also survived by her beloved canine companion Sissy. Pat, a resident of Ripley, Ohio formerly of Hamersville, passed away August 23, 2016 at the age of 77. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 from 6:00 PM until time of Memorial Service at 7:00 PM at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, 315 W. Plane Street, Bethel. Memorials may be made to the Animal Rescue Fund, 85 Lucy Run Road, Amelia, Ohio 45102. www.ecnurre.com
Racheal Michelle Sibert, 36
Racheal Michelle Sibert, age 36 of Mt. Orab, Ohio died Monday, August 22, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Racheal was born July 28, 1980 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Kurt P. Eichenlaub and wife Melissa of Amelia, Ohio and Carissa Fowler and husband Rick of Mt. Orab, Ohio. She was preceded in death by one brother - Kyle Fowler in 2009; one sister Courtney Fowler in 2015 and paternal grandfather Raymond Eichenlaub. In addition to her parents, Ms. Sibert is survived two children - Alexander and Natalie Rabe both of Mt. Orab, Ohio; maternal grandparents - Floyd Sibert of Bethel, Ohio and Syvonne Taylor of Hamersville, Ohio; paternal grandmother - Marilyn Wilken of Amelia, Ohio;one brother Andrew Eichenlaub of Amelia, Ohio; two uncles Mike Sibert of Bethel, Ohio and Garth Eichenlaub of Amelia, Ohio and several cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Mt. Orab, Ohio. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Monday, August 29, 2016 at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Tate Township Cemetery in Bethel,Ohio. If desired, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 504 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
Colleen S. Hannah, 69
Colleen S. Hannah, 69, Felicity, Ohio passed away on August 22, 2016. She is survived by her Husband: Michael Hannah. 2 Children: Mike (Donna) Hannah and Missy (Joseph) Durham. 4 Grandchildren: Charles Hannah, Hunter Meade, Nicholas, Hannah and Danica Durham. Numerous Nieces, Nephews and many Friends. Member of the Clermont #135 Eastern Star and Brown County Master Gardner. Funeral Services were at the Felicity Christian Church, 847 St Rt 133, Felicity, Ohio 45120, on Friday, August 26, 2016. Visitation was on Thursday, August 25, 2016, with Eastern Star services. Arrangements by the Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, 323 Union St., Felicity, Ohio 45120 Burial was at the Felicity Cemetery, Felicity, Ohio. Memorials may be made to: Felicity Christian Church, PO Box 102, Felicity, Ohio 45120.
Labor Day Recycling Free Schedule crochet Adams Brown Recycling in Georgetown will be closed Monday September 5th for Labor Day. As part of ABCAP, Adams Brown Recycling provides community recycling services like curbside recycling, community drop-off boxes, and buy back of materials, which help to divert waste from the landfill, return money to individuals, and encourages environmental stewardship. Call 937-378-3431 for more information.
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Free knitting and crochet classes will be offered at The Rambler Center in Russellville beginning Friday, September 9th from 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 noon. Classes will continue weekly through Memorial Day of 2017. For information or to reserve a spot in the classes and for a list of supplies needed call Mary Kelch at (513) 734-2511 or 513-5433137.
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Gladys Warner, 90
Gladys Warner, age 90 of Georgetown, Ohio died Sunday, August 28, 2016 at t h e Georgetown Villa Nursing a n d Rehabilat i o n Center in Georget o w n , Ohio. She was a retired fiscal officer for Brown County Child Support and a member of the Georgetown Presbyterian Church. Gladys was born April 29, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late Benjamin and Rhoda (Burns) Rich. Mrs. Warner is survived by her husband of nearly 68 years, Robert Warner whom she married September 17, 1948; three children - Mark Warner and wife Danielle of Georgetown, Ohio, Jill Franck and husband Dennis of Springfield, Missouri and Thomas Warner and wife Kathy of Georgetown, Ohio; five grandchildren - Jane Ann Warner of Felicity, Ohio, Josette and Nicole Warner both of Georgetown, Ohio, Timothy Franck and wife Mandi of Springfield, Missouri and Jessica Graham and husband Isaac of Glendora, California; six great grandchildren Shaelee and Shelby Franck, Gabriel, Lyric and Tennyson Graham and Brenleigh Slater and one brother - Dennis Rich and wife Georgia of Winchester, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, September 1, 2016 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio. Dennis Franck will officiate. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. -8:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
Helen B. Hensley, 69
Helen B. Hensley, 69 of Ripley, Ohio, died Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Hospice Care Center at Kenton Pointe in Maysville, Kentucky. She was a homemaker and a corrections officer at the Brown County Sheriff’s Office for ten years. Ms. Hensley was born October 31, 1946, the daughter of the late James Robert and Ethel Mae (Kennard) Schroth. She was also preceded in death by one son – Jimmy Hensley. Ms. Hensley is survived by one son – Chris Hensley and wife Anna of Columbus, Georgia; six grandchildren – Lauren, Chance, Ava, Brooke, Nick and Emma Hensley. Following cremation, there will be no services. Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley, Ohio is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
Anna Mae Huber, 83
Anna Mae Huber, age 83 of Fayetteville, Ohio died W e d . , August 24, 2016 at the Hospice of Cincinnati East in Anderson Township, Ohio. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star of Ohio Goshen Chapter 382, Scanlon-Kelly VFW Post #5920 Ladies Auxiliary and the Ladies Altar Society at St. Angela Merici Parish. Anna was born July 7, 1933 in Goshen, Ohio the daughter of the late Lantie (Catherine Bray) Wilson and Nannie Elizabeth (Kirby)Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Harry W. Huber in 2009; four brothers Gilbert, Earl, Alva Eugene and Franklin Samuel Huber and two sisters Dorothy Eckert and Ruby Ellen Wilson. Mrs. Huber is survived by four daughters Linda M. Stegbauer and husband Timothy of Lynchburg, Ohio, Tina Y. Whitacre and husband Randy and Dianna J. Pope all of Fayetteville, Ohio and Lantie S. Jack and husband Mike of Walnut Springs, Texas; two sons Michael W. Huber and wife Denise of Glen Rose, Texas and H. Christopher Huber and wife Connie of Blanchester, Ohio; one brother Lantie Wilson, Jr. of Goshen, Ohio; two sisters Nannette Huff and husband Jim of Miamisburg, Ohio and Opal Cahall of Feesburg, Ohio; fourteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; four step grandchildren; five step great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the St. Angela Merici Parish in Fayetteville, Ohio. Rev. Hank Albietz will be the celebrant. Visitation was on Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Mt. Orab, Ohio. Interment was in the St. Patrick Cemetery in Fayetteville, Ohio. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, Inc. P.O. Box 633597,Cincinnati, Ohio 45263-3597. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
1976 Western Brown reunion
The Western Brown Class of 1976 is planning a 40th class reunion on September 24th at the Pike Township Community Building between 4:00 & 10:00 pm. The community building is located at 12700 State Route 774 in Bethel. Admission is $10.00 per person and $15.00 per couple. Please email wbclass1976@gmail.com to confirm your attendance.
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‘Real Outdoor Women’ fishing program offered
On Thursday, September 15, the Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Brown, Adams and Highland counties are excited to present the fourth event in the “Tri-County Real Outdoor Women” series. The “Introduction to Fishing” program will take place at Woodland Altars Campground in Adams County. The evening starts at 5:30 p.m. with a light meal, followed by instruction, and we will end at approximately 8:00 p.m. The evening will provide the opportunity for participants to not-only try standard spin cast fishing, but we will also try fly fishing. This is a wonderful opportu-
nity to learn a new skill from experienced ODNRDivision of Wildlife personnel. Pre-registration is required and a fee of $15.00 provides participants with a light meal and materials used during the event. You may download the brochure at our website, www.brownswcd.org or call the Brown County SWCD office at 937-378-4424, ext. 125 for details. Please register by the close of business on September 9th. Many partners are working together to make the R.O.W. program a reality. Many thanks to the ODNR – Division of Wildlife and Pheasants/Quail Forever for their support.
Chatfield College in St. Martin, Ohio is inviting all Chatfield students, alumni, faculty, friends and neighbors to join the college on Saturday, September 10 from 9 a.m. to Noon for a community service frolic and work session to paint the guardrail on the main drive. “This is a chance for the community to join us for fun and fellowship while helping to beautify Chatfield’s scenic, 170year-old grounds,” said Dawn Hundley, Chatfield’s St. Martin Associate Site Director. “We are looking forward to meeting new
friends and re-connecting with established friends on this service project.” Gloves, masks, and all materials will be provided, thanks to Kibler Lumber, sponsor of the event. Businesses and employeesponsored organizations looking for a community service project are welcome to participate as a group. There is plenty of room for everyone. Refreshments will also be provided. For more information and to sign up (to accurately plan for food and drink), please call 513-875-3344 ext. 117 or sign up on line at www.chatfield.edu/events.
The Friends of the Russellville Library will be holding their annual Book & Bargain Sale on Saturday, September 17, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm behind the library. Come browse hundreds of books, videos, books on cassette, and children’s books! Sales are by donation, and the proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library. The Friends use the funds to purchase new books for the Russellville Library, support the Summer Reading
Program, and offer reward programs for kids and adult patrons throughout the year. The Library will be accepting donations of books and gently used household items (no clothing, please) through Friday, September 16. In case of rain, the sale will be postponed until Saturday, September 24. For more information, or to find out how you can join the Friends of the Russellville Library, please call 937-3772700.
Adams County Regional Medical Center (ACRMC) recently began a partnership with Stratus Video to provide language interpretation 24 hours a day. Stratus Video connects patients at ACRMC with a medically qualified interpreter in more than 200 languages over video call on iPads. Anyone who struggles to speak and understand English will be able to connect with their medical providers easily through the Stratus Video system. Through its state-of-theart technology, Stratus empowers the staff at ACRMC to touch an iPad and – within 30 seconds – provide non English speaking patients direct eye contact with someone who
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Broncos buck Hillsboro in season opener Fischer hauls in three TD catches, racks up 175 yards receiving BY WADE LINVILLE THE NEWS DEMOCRAT
quarterback Seth Becker delivered three touchdown passes in the first half of The Western Brown play, one to junior wide Broncos jumped to a 20-0 receiver Carson Eyre and lead before halftime break, two to junior wide receiver en route to a 48-22 victory Wyatt Fischer. in their season opener With the Broncos leadagainst the visiting ing by 20 in the first half of Hillsboro Indians at play on Friday, Aug. 26, Western Brown's Kibler lightning would cause the Stadium/LaRosa's Field. second half to be postWestern Brown's junior poned until the morning of Aug. 27. The Broncos were able to up their lead to 27-0 with 8:50 to go in the third quarter, as Becker capped off a drive with a 12-yard touchdown pass to sophomore wide receiver Evan Luttrell, followed by a successful kick for the extra point from junior Lane Sexton. The third quarter would end with the Broncos leading 27-0, but the Indians refused to go down quietly as they were able to put 22 points on the board in the final period of play. Unfortunately for the visiting Indians, the Western Brown offense was able to rack up 21 points off three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to seal a 26-point victory. Western Brown’s Zach After the Indians were Stacy runs for a big gain able to reach pay dirt for in the Broncos’ week one the first time in the game win over Hillsboro. and complete the two-
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The Western Brown Broncos sing their victory song following the week one win over Hillsboro.
point conversion that followed to cut the Bronco lead to 27-8, it was a 28yard touchdown pass from Becker to Fischer that helped expand Western Brown's lead to 34-8. The Indians responded with a 96-yard kick-off return for a touchdown, followed by another successful two-point conversion to slice the Bronco lead to 34-16 with 9:07 to go in the fourth quarter. A 50-yard TD pass from
Becker to Fischer was called back on a penalty to put the Broncos at the own 37 yard line with 22 yards to go for a first down. The Broncos were still able to score on the drive, cruising down the field behind a nine-yard run for first down by junior Zach Stacy, followed by a 25yard touchdown pass from Becker to sophomore Josh Taylor that lifted the Broncos to a 41-16 lead with Sexton once again
making good on the kick for the point after. Trailing by 25 with under eight minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, the Indians refused to back down, scoring their third touchdown of the night to downsize the Western Brown lead to 4122. The final touchdown of the night would come with 6:48 to go in the final frame, as Stacy muscled his way to pay dirt off a
carry to expand the Bronco lead to 26, but the excitement didn't end there. A fourth down stop by the Bronco defense with only two yards to go for the Indians would bring Bronco fans to their feet and draw applause from the Western Brown coaching staff with four minutes left on the clock, a play that resulted in a turnover on downs. See BRONCOS | 7
Rockets’ 2nd half rally leads to week 1 win BY WADE LINVILLE THE NEWS DEMOCRAT
After trailing 10-8 at halftime, the FayettevillePerry Rockets chose not to go home when lightning caused their week one game against n on-league rival Clermont Northeastern to be postponed until the following day. Instead, the Fayetteville-Perry varsity players elected to stick around in the locker room and discuss what they needed to accomplish to claim a victory in their season opener. When play resumed on Aug. 27, it was Fayetteville-Perry rallying back to outscore the visiting Clermont Northeastern Rockets 14-0 in the second half to come away with a 22-10 victory. “What it came down to was leadership,” said Fayetteville-Perry head football coach Kevin Finch. “The seniors decided they wanted to win that game, and they responded big time.” According to Finch, it was the players who decided to have their meeting late on Aug. 26 after it was decided that the second half would be played the
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Ripley’s Carlee Daulton goes up for a block in the Fayetteville’s Chase Lockwood returns a kick-off 80 yards for a touchdown in the Lady Jays’ Aug. 23 match at Georgetown. Rockets’ week one win over Clermont Northeastern.
their dedication to the sport and their team. The offensive fire didn't
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When notday ondue thetofield, Tay Call ignite forsenior Fayettevillefollowing light-Fayetteville helped to provide leadership fromuntil the sidelines the the secondinhalf ning, a perfect example of Perry Rockets’ week one win over Clermont Northeastern.
with touchdowns coming form Chase Jester and Austin Brockman, but their defense would begin to pick up late in the first half when they were able to pin the CNE offense with an 18 yard loss to move them back to the Fayetteville 25 yard line with under a minute to go in the second quarter. From there, CNE attempted a long field goal that fell short to leave Fayetteville-Perry trailing by only two at halftime break. “(Our defensive turnaround) really started at the end of the first half, when they had the ball around our 10-yard line and our defense was able to get into their backfield. That was big for us,” said Finch, who went on to say senior Tay Call coming through with the big tackle. It was CNE drawing first blood in the season opener, settling for a 35yard field goal after being
held to fourth down with 7:40 to go in the second quarter to take a 3-0 lead. But the Fayetteville-Perry special teams couldn't have found a better way to respond to the CNE field goal than to score a touchdown on the kick-off that followed, and that's just what they did. Fayetteville junior Chase Lockwood would cruise behind excellent blocking in an 80-yard touchdown run on the kick-off return, followed by a successful two-point conversion run by junior quarterback Luke Wiederhold to give Fayetteville-Perry an 8-3 lead. CNE topped off a drive with a one-yard run to pay dirt with 2:41 to go in the first half to take a 10-8 lead. It was Fayetteville-Perry dominating the second half as they returned to their See ROCKETS | 7
Lady Jays in search of 1st win BY WADE LINVILLE THE NEWS DEMOCRAT
The Ripley-UnionLewis-Huntington Lady Jays are showing improvement on the court as the volleyball season rolls along, but they are still in search of their first win after falling to teams from Georgetown, New Richmond, and Bethel-Tate in their first three matches of the season. The Lady Jays began their new season on Aug. 23 at Georgetown High School, suffering losses in three straight sets to fall to the home-standing Lady GMen, who stood at an overall record of 4-0 late last week. After claiming wins in the first two sets (25-17, 25-18), the Lady G-Men returned to claim a 25-11
victory in set three to cap off the match. “They did a great job because they didn't give up, but they were a little slow,” Georgetown head volleyball coach Sue Lane said of her Lady G-Men following the win over Ripley. “Ripley has improved a lot since we scrimmaged them and we are happy to be 3-0 right now, but we have a lot of things we need to improve on this season.” The Lady G-Men began their season by topping teams from Mariemont and Bethel-Tate in a tri-match on Aug. 20. Experience has certainly played a role in the Lady G-Men's success on the court in their first week of play, as the team is equipped with eight See RULH | 7
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Lady Rockets rise to 2-1 match victory. The Lady Rockets suffered a 15-25 loss in set one and fell behind two sets to none by falling 2325 in set two. The Lady Rockets them pulled out a 25-19 victory in set three and went on to win set four 25-16. In the fifth set to decide the match, it was the Lady Rockets cruising to a 15-6 win. It took only three sets for the Lady Rockets to capture the match win over
Felicity-Franklin in the Aug. 25 non-league contest at Fayetteville. The Lady Rockets cruised to a 25-15 win in set one and went on to win set two by a narrow margin of 25-21. The Lady Rockets capped off the match by winning set three 25-16. The Lady Rockets were scheduled to begin Southern Hills Athletic Conference play on Aug. 30 at North Adams High School, and they were scheduled to face Blanchester in a nonleague match on the road Aug. 31.
to put up two touchdowns after struggling to reach pay dirt the night before. The 2016 campaign continues for the FayettevillePerry Rockets as they prepare for the Sept. 2 nonleague contest at Bethel-
Tate, facing a Tigers' squad that made it to the regional playoffs in 2015. “They went to the playoffs last year and they have a lot of kids back, so we're going to have to play our best,” said Finch.
Fayetteville-Perry volleyball team rebounds from early season loss BY WADE LINVILLE THE NEWS DEMOCRAT
After suffering a loss to Clinton Massie in their Aug. 22 season opener, the Fayetteville-Perry Rockets returned to capture backto-back wins to up their overall record to 2-1 on the season. The Lady Rockets took on the Bethel-Tate Lady Tigers on Aug. 24, and it was the Fayetteville-Perry volleyball squad winning three of five sets for the
Rockets From page 6 home field on Aug. 27, their defense holding sturdy to stop the CNE running Western Brown’s Wyatt Fischer pulls down a reception during the Broncos’ week game and their offense able Wade Linville/The News Democrat
one win over Hillsboro.
Broncos From page 6 The Bronco defense certainly came through with some big plays in their season opener victory, but the Western Brown coaching staff felt the defensive play was a bit inconsistent when looking back at the bout against Hillsboro. “Overall, I thought we did well. We were a little inconsistent. We had an 18-play drive and scored, and they had an 18-play drive and scored. Then, they had a one-play drive and scored , so I think that was a good lesson learned. Just because you played fairly well the last drive and worked really hard, you just can't rest on what happened. You have to play hard every down,” Western Brown head coach Don Sizer said of his defense's performance in the season opener. “ I was really pleased with how they finished.” As for the Bronco offense, there may have been some first-game jitters, but pulli ng through to put up 48 points was an excellent way to start the new season. “This was still the first game and we have a lot of new starters. You can practice all you want, but until you've played in the game...,” Sizer said of the Bronco offense. “Hillsboro had the 'beginning of the game jitters' and we had 'first-game, beginning of
Western Brown defenders come through with a fourth Fayetteville-Perry football fans cheer on their Rockets during the season opener in down stop, resulting in a turnover on downs in the Fayetteville on Aug. 26. fourth quarter of the Broncos’ week one win.
catches for 32 yards. Jacob Daniel recorded 30 receiving yards off two catches. Stacy led Western Brown rushers with 96 yards off 11 carries and one touchdown. Becker took 10 carries for a total of 58 yards. Overall, the Broncos totaled 510 yards of offense while holding the Indian offense to 177 yards. The Indians recorded 170 yards on the ground and only seven yards passing. The Broncos totaled 349 passing yards and 161 rushing yards. The Broncos are on the road for the next three weeks with non-league games at Little Miami, Ross, and Jackson. According to Sizer, the three-week string of road games is no different from any other football season, causing no worries for the Western Brown varsity squad. “It feels like every other season,” Sizer said of his upcoming road games. “From season to seas on we've had six away games, so we're used to playing on the road. No matter where we play at, we are playing three really good teams so Wade Linville/The News Democrat we're going to have to be A Hillsboro defensive player gets by with a facemask prepared for each and as Western Brown’s Seth Becker runs for a nice gain every game.” the game jitters' and I think we were eventually able to get our game legs u nder us. What was nice is that we have really made it a conscious effort to spread the ball around so they can't concentrate on one receiver, so on any given game an individual receiver can have a big game.” Becker totaled six touchdown passes in the week one win, while Fischer led Bronco receivers with 175 yards off nine catches and three touchdown receptions. Eyre hauled in two catches for 66 yards, and Stacy pulled down three
in the Broncos’ week one win.
RULH From page 6 seniors – Alexis Cahall, Isabelle Elliott, Kassidy Seigla, Karrington Ecker, Kelsy Grant, Piper Tomlin, Sydney Carrington, and Taylor McKinney. There are also two juniors taking the court for the Georgetown varsity squad this season, Taylor Shelley and Mackenzie Bridges. “The seniors have done a great job as leaders, and they have also been leaders for the junior varsity team,” said Lane. “They are a great b unch of girls.” The Lady G-Men rose to a 2-0 lead over Ripley early on in set three of the Aug. 23 match at Georgetown, but the Lady
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Jays managed to cut the lead to 4-3 after a kill by Ripley's Carlee Daulton. The Lady Jays would then tie the game at four apiece as a Georgetown hit made its way out of bounds. The Lady Jays hung close early on, but it was a kill by Carrington that seemed to spark the fire in set t hree for the Lady GMen. Carrington's kill would start a 14-1 run for the Lady G-Men en route to a 14-point victory that ended with a kill by Elliott. McKinney came through with two kills during the Lady G-Men's run in the third set, while Ecker and Carrington performed well at the service line with an ace apiece , and some nice digs coming from Seigla.
The RULH Lady Jays ventured to New Richmond on Aug. 2 4 to face a skilled Lady Lions volleyball team. The Lady Jays suffered losses in three straight sets (25-10, 25-14, 25-6) to suffer their second match loss of the season. The Lady Jays then played host to Bethel-Tate on Aug. 27, losing two of three sets (19-25, 26-24, 25-23). The Lady Jays were scheduled to face Lynchburg-Clay on their home court in their first Southern Hills Athletic Conference Match of the seaso n on Aug. 30, and they are back in action Tuesday, Sept. 6 as they venture to FayettevillePerry High School to take on the Lady Rockets.
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Fayetteville defenders take down a Clermont Northeastern ball-carrier in week one on the gridiron.
G’town offers Senior passes The Georgetown Exempted Village School District is offering lifetime passes to senior citizens of the district to all athletic events. Anyone 60 years of age or older and a resident of the Georgetown Exempted Village School District may receive a pass. Please come to the Administrative Offices at 1043 Mt. Orab Pike between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. to pick up a pass. The passes will be good for all “home” athletic event with the exception of some tournament events.
RULH High School Golf Scores Monday, Aug. 31, 2016 Hilltop Golf Course (Back Nine, Par 36)
Team Scores: North Adams- 177 Ripley- 190 Manchester- 194
Individual Scores: Ripley Dylan Phillips- 44 Scottie Ott- 51 Brian Dunn- 46 Corey Germann- 55 Peyton Fyffe- 49 Jacob Castle- 61
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(Brown County), 28 -36 hours per week, 32 -36 weeks per year. The Adams Brown Head Start program is looking for someone who enjoys working with children and who has a friendly and welcoming attitude and who works well as a team member. Duties include: transferring food from the kitchen to the serving area at mealtimes, making mealtime a positive experience for the children, keeping food areas clean and orderly, working with pre-school children and their families, assisting the Head Start Teacher in the classroom, maintaining confidentiality, attending all required trainings, completing all required paperwork and completing all duties in compliance with the Federal Performance Standards and Licensing agencies. Qualifications include: High school diploma or G.E.D.; knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards concerning nutrition and education; valid Ohio Driver’s License and must be insurable under ABCEOI’s fleet insurance policy. To apply, please submit your resume by September 13, 2016 to: Head Start Director, Adams Brown Head Start, 406 W. Plum Street, Georgetown, OH 45121. ABCAP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DRUG-FREE WORK-PLACE
RESIDENTIAL CONCEPTS, INC
DIRECT SUPPORT PERSONNEL Full Time and Part Time Positions 2nd & 3rd Shifts $11.25 hourly rate No prior experience Paid training
H.S. Diploma or G.E.D., Background Checks, Valid Driver’s License Required
Assist persons with developmental disabilities in daily living skills and community activities in a home environment. Health insurance paid by company, Simple IRA with 3% match, and vacation.
$750 Sign-on Bonus (after 520 hours worked)
APPLY IN PERSON AT: 4073 Tollgate Road Batavia, Ohio 45103 Near Williamsburg Office hours: M-F 9:00am-3:00pm www.residentialconcepts.org 513-724-0094
HELP WANTED
AUTOMOTIVE / auto body / auto mechanic / auto parts sales person / auto part dismantler. Vandemark Company 513797-7278 DRIVERS: CDL-A. Hiring Owner Operators & Company Drivers! Newer Trucks, up to $4K Sign-On Bonus. Call Now! 866-263-6079.
NOW HIRING a loving caregiver at a group home. Job includes cooking, housekeeping, laundry & patient care. Need to be able to work part time 2nd & 3rd shifts & have a clean background check. 312 W. State St. Georgetown, OH 45121 937-378-1111.
DAILEY FARMS TRUCKING is looking for Class A CDL driver. 2 years experience. Clean driving record. Home nightly. If interested please call 513-310-1338
STATE TESTED NURSE AIDE - Accepting applications at Sunrise Manor & Convalescent Center 3434 St. Rt. 132, Amelia, Oh. 45102 (513) 797-5144 Help Wanted CDL Class A drivers, tanker, 2 yrs experience, home when you need, Owner/Operators Wanted, Company drivers make $800-$1,200 per week, good driving record Victory Lane Express (937) 217- 2189 (937) 587-1122
WANTED Assistant Recycling Center Manager
Adams Brown Recycling in Georgetown, Ohio, is seeking and individual to manage the sort line operations and processing of residential single stream recycling and commercial recycling. The successful individual will manage and be responsible for the processing of a complex and constantly changing incoming flow of mixed household recycling material. We are looking for someone with good decision making and problem solving skills, strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well with both staff and an irregular pool of volunteers. The individual will become proficient with various types of equipment including operation of the sort line system, forklifts, skid steer, and balers. A good driving record is required and a drug test must be passed. Full time work, some weekend work is necessary. Starting wage is $12.00 per hour.
Application deadline is Sept. 7th. Applications available at Adams Brown Recycling, 9262 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, OH 45121 937-378-3431 Adams Brown Recycling is a division of ABCAP, an Equal Opportunity Employer www.abcap.net
Southwest Ohio Developmental Center
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CNA/STNA’s
Adams County Manor is looking to fill positions for Full Time CNA/STNA’s on night shift.
We have immediate availability for Strong leaders on our 7pm – 7am shift. Our STNA’s are on a 12 hour shift schedule which affords more time off during the week. Third shift offers additional benefits including shift differential pay rates. We have competitive compensation and benefit packages including a recently increased attendance bonus, vacation and personal days and a full range of health, life, dental, vision, and disability insurances to choose from. Adams County Manor is one of the highest ranked Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation facilities in Ohio and is 5-Star rated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. ACM is a great place to work and develop strong personal relationships. STNA’s must have completed all appropriate courses and have a valid license for the State of Ohio. Please submit resumes and applications in person at Adams County Manor and ask for
Mary Mellenkamp, Health Services Supervisor. There is the possibility of interviews on the
spot if you apply in this manner. You can also apply online at www.hg-nh.com. The application is under the “Careers” tab at the top of the webpage and make sure to select Adams County Manor as the location applying for. The direct web address is http://www.hg-nh.com/careers/employment-ap
THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM WORKER (TPW), LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)
Southwest Ohio Developmental Center 4399 East Bauman Lane, Batavia, Ohio 45103
OPEN/WALK-IN INTERVIEWS Wednesday, September 7, 2016 • 9:00am - 5:00pm
TPW 15.60/hr LPN 20.02/hr
Southwest Ohio Developmental Center provides quality service as a residential training facility to individuals with Developmental Disabilities who’s ages range from adolescent to seniors. A Therapeutic Program Worker implements “hands on” interaction with SODC’s residents assisting with daily living skills and high quality choice driven opportunities. TPW positions available require one (1) week training period, are initially considered intermittent (current intermittent staff are averaging 30+ hours/wk) and may provide opportunities to permanent employment at SODC. Employment subject to successful completion of background check and validation of current drivers license.
DRIVERS WANTED Tanker Endorsement Needed Earn up to $300 a day 2 Years Experience Class A CDL Local Hauling Call TCB Trucking 513-309-7559 513-625-8183
DRIVERS: DEDICATED, Regional, OTR, Flatbed & Point to Point Lane Openings! Excellent Pay, (New hires guaranteed min $$$ week)! CDL-A 1yr. Exp, Orientation Completion Bonus!: 1-855-450-2267.
A Family Business for Over 35 Years ************ CDL-A Driver $1,000 sign on Bonus 2 years experience Percentage Pay Health Insurance Vacation + Holiday Regional Position 513-724-7140 DRIVERS CDL-A: Regional Flatbed 46-49 cpm! Home WeeklySome Weekdays! Excellent Benefits $4,000 Sign-on-Bonus. Training Available 855-842-8420 x158
HIRING PART TO FULL TIME CDL DRIVER. Must apply in person at Roberts Paving Inc. 4354 Wildcat Road, Hillsboro, OH. M-F 8 am 3 pm. Equal Opportunity Employer WE HAVE JOBS!!!! Landscape, General Labor Window Mfg., Construction Painters, Material Handlers Shipping, Warehouse Inspectors, Packers, Electrician, machine Operators/maintenance, Welders, Construction. Call 513-842-8000 today for an immediate interview! or apply online at www.expresspros.com Select the Cincinnati East office. EXPRESS EMPLOYM E N T PROFESSIONALS
LOCAL REMODELING COMPANY that has been in business over 25 years is looking for a quality minded individual with building skills to work 30 to 45 hours per week, mainly in Georgetown. Must have a valid drivers license, be honest, and able to pass a drug and background test. 937515-8521 DRIVERS: GREAT Hometime. $1,250 + per week + Monthly Bonuses. Excellent Benefits. Newer Trucks. No Touch. CDL – A 1 yr. exp. 855-842-8498. DRIVERS: HOME DAILY, Dedicated. $900 min pay! Plus benefits! 2nd, 3rd shift runs. CDL-A. 23yoa. John: 937-773-9280.
PINE RIDGE PINE VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL HOMES INC NOW HIRING FOR 2ND OR 3RD SHIFT & WEEKEND SHIFTS DIRECT CARE AIDES IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES PLEASE COME SEE US! • LOVING HANDS • BIG HEART • LOTS OF PATIENCE • DEPENDABLE • TRUE DESIRE TO HELP PEOPLE • HONEST • HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED • CLEAN CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK • VALID DRIVER LIC • NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY YOU WILL BE ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THEIR HOME ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS.
WE OFFER: PAID TRAINING 11.25 HR TO START
LIFE, HEALTH, DENTAL AND VISION BENEFITS AFLAC PLEASE COME TO 146 NORTH 3RD STREET WILLIAMSBURG OHIO 45176
4501 Eastgate Blvd Cincinnati, OH 45245
Front Desk Supervisor PM Maintenance Utility AM Restaurant Server Housekeeper
Benefits include Insurance, 401K Plan, Paid Time Off, Uniforms Provided & Meal Plan. Competitive Wage
Interested candidates can stop by the front desk to complete an application or forward a resume to: dlouderback@atriumhospitality.com (513) 943-5803
NOW HIRING
PART-TIME Maintenance for our Appletree Complex Please fax or mail your resume to: VERNON RIDGE APTS. c/o Deb Fisher 700 Follin Ave. Mt. Vernon, OH. 43050 fax 740-397-2029 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”
HAIR STYLIST and nail tech wanted! Choose your own hours. New Salon in Russellville! Contact Connie @ Connie’s Hair & Tanning Salon 201 North Columbus St. Russellville 937-377-3800 or 937-515-6794.
SENIOR HOMECARE UNLIMITED, LLC., a rapidly growing company in Mt. Orab, Ohio is seeking CNA’s, STNA’s, and HHA’s in Adams, Brown and Highland Counties. If you enjoy working with the elderly and a flexible schedule please contact us at 937-4440930.
LOUISO TRUCKING seeking assistant office administrator 10-15 hours per week. Main responsibilities include: sorting & filing paperwork, data entry and answering phones. Basic computer skills and organization necessary. Email resume to: office@louisotruck ing. com or call 513-724-7140 and ask for Joe.
PART TIME Lake Lorelei gate security. Afternoons & weekends. Call 513-875-3435.
MILFORD FULL-TIME JANITOR Retirement Community Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm Benefits. EOE. 513-831-3262 TTY 1-800-750-0750.
EXPERIENCED ROUGH FRAMER or Carpenter’s Helper needed, new construction. MUST HAVE Transportation & Phone. Call 513-752-1606 leave message.
SUNSET BAR AND GRILL HELP WANTED Bar Maid Will Train, References Required 937-392-4308
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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for janitorial/ maintenance, home based care, and adult day services. First and second shift. Call 937-3782786 ext.3 or stop by to pick up an application at 9116 Hamer Road, Georgetown, Ohio.
MECHANIC: Good pay, benefits. Pd Vac, uniforms. Skilled in heavy truck & trailer maint, inspections. A/C, brakes, air lines. 3yrs exp. Wayne@ShipEx pressDelivery.com 513-934-4078. LOOKING TO IMMEDIATELY fill positions for Experienced Footer & Poured Wall people. Will need to have transportation to shop. For more information & to complete an application: Cincinnati Wall Contractors 4154 Half Acre Rd. Batavia, OH 45103 Call with any questions 513-543-9051
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - accepting applications at Sunrise Manor & Convalescent Center 3434 St. Rt. 132, Amelia, Ohio 45102 (513) 797-5144 NURSES AND 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. APTS UNFURNISHED
1 & 2 BR APARTMENTS Williamsburg, all utilities included except electric. 513-724-7802.
FELICITY GARRISON PLACE SENIOR APARTMENTS 62 & OVER Rent Subsidized Free Utilities Secure Bldg. On-site laundry Pets allowed
513-876-3590 TTY 800-750-0750
APTS UNFURNISHED
WILLIAMSBURG, SPACIOUS 2br ground floor apartment available, off street parking, heat & water included. Non-smoking preferred. 513-732-5771.
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. 513-732-6935 TDD# 1-800-750-0750 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider & employer.” Equal Housing Opportunity
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 BEAUTIFUL APARTMENT community located in Loveland, Ohio now offering 2 and 3 bedroom apartment homes. Amenities provided are heat, water, sewer and trash removal. Rent is income based. Please call today to set up an appointment 513-683-5081.
GET MORE FOR YOUR MONEY! New deluxe 1-3 BR apartments in Mt. Orab. These are a must see! 937-4443043.
MT. ORAB - 1 and 2 bedroom. 55 and older community. Call today! 937-444-1708 HOUSES FOR RENT
AFTON AREA Recently remodeled, 2br house, public water & sewer, all appliances, non-smoking, no pets; Rent $700. Call 513-502-6307.
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CLASSIFIEDS Now Accepting Applications at
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.
AMANDA ACRES APARTMENTS
11 Cecelia Drive Amelia, Oh 45102
513-753-4334
DESIGNATED FOR 62 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, HANDICAP/ DISABLED REGARDLESS OF AGE.
MOBILE HOMES, PARTS & SERVICE
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
ABANDONED DOUBLEWIDEplease take over. $3500 Deposit required 859-371-2140
TDD #419-526-0466 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”
HOUSES FOR RENT
5BR, 2BA 2-story farm house, Western Brown Schools, 513720-0094 or 513-5751403.
2 bedrm Mobile Home 1ba. in Ripley, $400 a month Plus Deposit. 513-218-3683.
2BR RANCH house in Felicity, close to grocery store, restaurant, church & post office, ideal for couple in or near near retirement, $575/month +utilities, good credit history, deposit & proof of income required; 513-427-3570.
DUNKINSVILLE 3 BR, 2 BA RANCH on 1 acre. Renters pay all utilities. $700.00 month plus deposit. NO PETS. 513-4049079 GEORGETOWN in town located at North Apple St., 3br, 1ba w/carport. Tenants pay utilities. $600/month. Deposit required. Call 937-378-1569.
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. 937-213-1548 or go to www.tristaterental management.com
HOUSES FOR RENT
3BR HOUSE $550 month, deposit, plus utilities; newly remodeled kitchen, Ripley School District. 606-7597225 10am-6pm. MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE
3BR 2BA double wide for sale. At end of private road. Clermont address, Western Brown Schools. Inside needs work. Needs painted & flooring. Has all appliances. Electric furnace. Sits on 2.5 acres. No land contracts. 937-302-7992 or 513-410-1949. GARAGE/ PARKING/ STORAGE
GARAGE FOR RENT CHEAP!! 9x18 garage with concrete floor & roll-up door. No car/boat repair, etc. FOR STORAGE ONLY. $55.00 per month Call Bill 513-383-4084 14 North Third Street Ripley, Ohio 45167 WANTED TO RENT
WANTED TO RENT - SEPT 1ST2 house or doublewide with storage building or garage. Must have a dishwasher hookup Brown or Highland Co. - no more than 5 miles out of Mt. Orab. 513-491-1579
PUBLIC NOTICES
GEORGETOWN EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with Section 117.38 of the Ohio Revised Code, the fiscal year 2016 annual financial report of the Georgetown Exempted Village School District has been completed and is available for public inspection at the office of the Treasurer. ND 9-1-16 ----------------------------------------
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HOUSES FOR SALE
HOUSE FOR SALE Mt. Orab in town 3br, 1ba, 2 story, all city utilities, $48,500 Possible owner financing, 937-444-2689. FOR SALE MT. ORAB 124 Heritage Blvd 3br 2ba 2-car garage fenced backyard, all new inside, equipped kitchen with breakfast island opening to screened in Florida room, cenral air in quiet neighborhood near schools and 32. Dennis Wright 937-213-2060. LOTS AND ACREAGE
LOTS FOR SALE. Nice, friendly neighborhood in Ripley, Ohio. Personal home building or modular home ONLY. For details call Dave Otis 937-515-2984 or 937-392-1126 and leave message. INVESTMENT PROPERTY
20 PRIME ACRES. 1800’ frontage Scott Township 937-444-7048 MISC. REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE - 3.74 ACRES - woods and rolling ground. Lots of wildlife. Joined by property of the same kind on both sides. West Union area - on Nixon Road off of Steam Furnace Road. $18,000 OBO. 513304-8621 or 937-4444016.
5 ACRE LOT with water tap at West Fork Road in Georgetown. $25,900. Also 1acre “Grandfathered In” lot with water tap at SR 774, one mile south of SR 125, Hamersville, $12,900 513-317-4649 CHILD CARE
CHILD CARE in my Georgetown home, just minutes from the center of town. Reasonable rates. For more information call 937-213-2885 ask for Kim.
CHILD CARE in my conveniently located Georgetown home. Licensed nurse aide with CPR and first aide training. 20+ years experience. Please call Sheri 937798-1309 BUSINESS SERVICES
COOL BREEZE’S COMPACT GARDEN TILLING, brush hogging, trenching and other stuff! Rent equipment by the hour or hire me! You pay only when the key is on! Cal 937-5150947. SEWING & ALTERATIONS
FOR ALL your sewing needs for you, your family and your home. Call 937-4444276. Reasonable rates, expert service.
1998 HOLLY PARK 14X70 3 BR., 2 BA., Shingle on vinyl, $2000 down, $575 month, 513-505-8311 or 859-466-3554
1990 REDMAN RIVERVIEW 14X70, 2 BR, 1 BA., metal on metal $2000 down, $500 month 513-505-8311 or 859466-3554 FARM MERCHANDISE HUTCHINSON AUGER 10”X72’ $2100.00 Midland, Ohio 937-783-3796 or 937-302-6217
FOR SALE: Disk, plow & cultivator for 3-point hitch, gravity bed trailer, 5ft bush hog, metal cow racks for 8ft bed truck & a Simplicity garden tractor w/mower 513732-0501. FIREWOOD
FOR SALE SEASONED FIREWOOD & OUTSIDE FURANCE 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! 937-378-2850, 937-378-2399, 513-348-5870 or 513-256-8623. HAY & GRAIN
MIXED HAY FOR SALE - 5x5 round bales $30.00, also square bales $4.50 937-618-1410.
HAY & GRAIN
HAY FOR SALE Mixed Timothy with Grass or Timothy with Clover. $3.50 square bale 513-515-1179
HAY FOR SALE Mixed grass, hay 4 X 5 round bales, and small square bales (937) 725-5050 MISC. FOR SALE
8 CEMETERY LOTS available at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Near Chapel & Heritage Grove, $500 each OBO. Discount if all taken. 513-9431147.
DURACRAFT 16 SPEED DRILL PRESS 3/4 HP, 1725 RPM, model 45160 $200.00, Sears & Roebuck table saw model 113-24181 $150.00 Both in good condition. Price firm. 937-444-3460 YARD/GARAGE SALE
MOVING SALE SEPTEMBER 2 & 3 8 am - 5:30 pm, 9979 West Fork Road, Georgetown, Ohio. Sofa bed, loveseat & recliners, one lift chair, other straight back chairs, misc. clothes & items.
A great assortment of items Lots of clothes, great for back to school. Household items and collectibles and toys. A couple pieces of furniture. Come early and often.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2, 3 23 Hollywood Lane, Georgetown, OH; Large solid wood desk, old upright piano, stone jars, armoire/computer center, misc. household, tools
GARAGE SALE SEPTEMBER 2 & 3 9 AM - 5 PM - 300 gallon galvanized water tank, clothes, toys, lots of miscellaneous. 5957 Myers Road, Georgetown 937-378-5957
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Probate
Vera Johnson, Sardinia, case #20161151, DOD 321-2016, filed 8-12-2016 Stella Jordan, Sardinia, case #20161149, DOD 8-52015, filed 3-11-2016 Beverly K. Malott, Mt. Orab, case #20161147, DOD 7-5-2016, filed 8-102016 Robert J. Mauntel, Sardinia, case #20161150, DOD 5-25-2016, filed 8-
11-2016 Charles E. Moore, Russellville, case #2016, DOD 7-18-2016, filed 817-2016 Carole L. Wells, Fayetteville, case #20161148, DOD 12-22013, filed 8-10-2016 Morris N. Wright, Williamsburg, case #20161153, DOD 5-182016, filed 8-17-2016
Jaimie N. McKeehan, 28, Bethel, probation officer to marry Joshua G. Edmisten, 37, Bethel, insurance agent, filed 8-12-2016 Bethany Renee Evans, 19, Georgetown, unemployed to marry Jerry Lee Stuckey, 25, Georgetown, tree service, filed 8-15-2016 Patricia B. Haskell, 23, Fayetteville, pharmacy to marry Dominique Vicente Salazar, 27, Erlanger, KY, pipe fitter, filed 8-16-2016 Megan Elaine Obermeyer, 22, Mt. Orab, machinist to marry Ryan Cody Campbell, 22, Mt. Orab, machinist, filed 8-162016 Esther Grace Brinker, 21, Winchester, to marry Timothy Michael Reeder, 23, Williamsburg, manufacturing, filed 8-16-2016 Miranda Marie Frey, 21, Williamsburg, homemaker to marry Nicholas Robert
Michael, 27, Williamsburg, mechanic assembler, filed 818-2016 Adrienna Jaurene Yost, 23, Mt. Orab, admin. coordinator to marry Walter L. Feck, 40, Mt. Orab, maintenance, filed 8-19-2016 Mikayla Rae Best, 21, Aberdeen, aide to marry Russell Eugene Hughes, III, 21, Aberdeen, laborer, filed 8-19-2016 Heather M. Watson, 30, Mt. Orab, speech pathologist to marry Robert V. Nash, III, 42, Mt. Orab, carpenter, filed 8-23-2016 Rhonda R. Luke, 47, Fayetteville, customer service rep. to marry David L. McGee, 48, Fayetteville, disabled veteran, filed 8-232016 Kelsey Renee Neu, 22, Lynchburg to marry Devin Keith Highlander, 21, theater rigging, filed 8-19-2016
Marriages
Getting to know the new cows CHRISTINE TAILER COLUMNIST
I am so often reminded of how little I really know. I seems that whenever I start to think that I may have gained a fair mastery of country living, I realize how much more there is for me to learn. We have owned our farm for thirteen years now, but it was not until this summer that we added first one, and then another, feeder calf to our collection of farm animals. I did not even know what these new farm creatures were properly called until our neighbor loaded them up in his trailer and brought them by. As I watched the cattle trailer backing up to our pasture gate, I remembered that as a young child, one of the very first words I learned to read was "cow". I was sitting at our kitchen table, reading a book, and I was so intent on sounding out the words, that I was not even looking at the pictures. Slowly, I ran my fingers across the three letters and whispered "coo". I looked up from the page. My mother was cooking dinner. "Mom", I asked, "what is a coo?" She came to my side and looked over my shoulder. "The word is cow, Christine. Just remember 'How now brown cow.' They are all spelled and sound the same." I looked over at the colorful picture of cows grazing in a field, and it was forever etched into my mind knew, not only what the creatures were called, but how to spell their name. C - O - W. And so for the next fifty five years, whenever I would drive past farm fields and see the bovine creatures, I would think to myself, that there was a herd of cows ... until this summer ... and our neighbor dropped off the feeder calves. I now know that the creatures in our pasture have cloven hooves, quite unlike our horses. Somehow I had never noticed this before. I also know that our two calves are males, one of which was still banded when he first came to our pasture. If left intact the calves'
meat would not be as tasty, and they would grow to be more aggressive. They were both just a few months old, when they were dropped off, and had already been weaned off of their mothers. Their only purpose for the next year, is to eat as much of our pasture grass as they can, and grow fat, so that in time they can make their way to not only our freezer, but the freezers of our family. And so they are called feeder calf. Should they reach a year's age, as we wait for them to reach a good weight, they will be termed yearlings, or steer. I did name them, Chuck and T Bone, so we would know which one we were talking about as we referred to them in conversation, but their names will also help us keep their intended purpose clearly in mind. We noticed that Chuck had a distinct limp, so we called the vet down to the creek, and happily learned that it was no more than a sprain from his transport, that quickly resolved. T Bone also seemed to be slim, but he had only recently been weaned, and we learned that this was to be expected. We also learned that there is a reason for their very different personalities. Chuck is a Herford, bred for the freezer. He is already packing on the weight, and comes expectantly to the pasture gate every evening looking for his treat, but he is really quite stand-offish. He shies away from my extended hand. T Bone, on the other hand, is a Holstein. His female counterparts are bred for milking, and so T is sociable, and eagerly follows me about the pasture as I fill the water trough and tend to the horses. T easily lets me stroke his neck or scratch between his horn buds. And so I have learned that all cattle are not alike. But mostly, I have certainly learned that all cattle are NOT cows. Still, I stammer as I head down to the pasture for my evening chores. The word cow freezes on my lips, as I pause, and refer to the calves. And now I am wondering, can two little feeder calves be considered a herd? Ahh ... there is always so more to learn.
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Property Sales
Thursday, September 1, 2016
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Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance to Paula Francis Conner, Lot 3 in Drakeland Sub, Clark Twp., filed 8-1716, $60,700 Roy L. James to David Lee and Darlene M. James, 5 acres of land in Franklin Twp., filed 8-15-16 Charles, Mista and Kayla Robinson to Daniel D. and Bonna L. Bauer, 1.47 acres of land in Franklin Twp., filed 8-12-16, $6,840 Tammy L. and Daniel L. Frazee to James Randall Patton II, Lot 2 in Day Sub., Green Twp., filed 8-12-16, $122,500 Al Sizemore and Jonathan to Jonathan C. Meeker, 8.74 acres of land in Green Twp., filed 8-1716, $12,000 Jennifer Arey Rankin to Daniel and Kathleen Davenport, Lot 5 in Mt. Orab Estates, Green Twp., filed 8-17-16, $120,000 Selene Finance LP to
Hillsboro Rental Management, Lot 10 in Grant’s Crossing Sub., Green Twp., filed 8-15-16, $90,440 Mark R. Leever to Jodi J. and Chris S. Allen, In-Lot 3 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 8-17-16, $300,000 Oleta Jean Porter to James Porter, In-Lot 556, In-Lot 557, In-Lot 558, InLot 559 and In-Lot 560 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 8-17-16 Terry and Anthony Deatley to Kathy and Roy Engle, 2.53 acres of land in Lewis Twp., filed 8-12-16, $123,500 Jane E. Holton, trustee to Jeffery & Dawn Payer, InLot 1231 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Twp. filed 8-1716, $17,500 Wendy and Heath C. Rigby to Wendy Rigby, InLot 836, In-Lot 808, In-Lot 833, In-Lot 835, In-Lot
1739, In-Lot 809, In-Lot 810 and In-Lot 834 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Twp., filed 8-15-16 Kenneth Rowland to Brenda L. and Rodney E. Reis, Sr, In-Lot 1574 in Lake Lorelei, Perry Twp., filed 8-15-16 Jane E. Holton, trustee to Jeffery & Dawn Payer, InLot 1230 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Twp., filed 8-1716, $17,500 Jo Ann Kattine to Dana McElroy, .16 acres of land in Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 8-17-16 Blanchester Lumber Company, Inc., to Zachary Thatcher, Lot 5 in Northland Sub., in Georgetown, filed 8-17-16, $5,000 Carl W. Weaver to Carl W. and Dona Rita Weaver, In-Lot 29R whole in Blair Sub., Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 8-15-16 Robert C. and Doris Daugherty to Deanna J.
Clark, Out-Lot 30 (part) in Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 8-15-16 Tracy J. Hueber to Patrick Pfeffer and Tracy Hueber, 81.63 acres of land in Union Twp., filed 8-1516 David Campbell to Hubert D. and Virginia F. Shannon, Lot 75 A and Lot 80 in Eagle Landing Sub., Union Twp., filed 8-12-16, $8,000 James L. and Sandra Graham to Derek and Shannon Macleod, 3.72 acres of land in Union Twp., filed 8-17-16, $25,000 Benjamin D. and Cynthia Washington to HSBC Bank USA, NA, .63 acres of land in Ripley, filed 8-11-16, $75,000 Richard A. Wolfe to Thomas and Barbara Farrell, .33 acres of land in Washington Twp., filed 817-16, $25,000
CIVIL General Electric Credit Union versus Meghan P. Smith, case #20160493, filed 8-11-2016, Action: other civil Leona Fannin versus Michael C. Davis, case #20160500, filed 8-12-16, Action: civil stalking Monica E. Planck versus Robert Perry Waldron, case #20160502, filed 8-12-16, Action: civil stalking Deborah J. Smith versus Morgan Carr, case #20160503, filed 8-12-16, Action: civil stalking Steven Ridpath versus Alexis Smith, case #20160504, filed 8-15-16, Action: other civil Rene Dahlheimer versus Jeffrey C. Greene, case #20160507, filed 8-15-16, Action: civil stalking Kathleen Bowman versus Maura Meranda, case #20160511, filed 8-16-16, Action: other civil David C. Federle versus Katherine Ann Pollard, case #20160513, filed 8-17-16, Action: other civil Capital One Bank USA, NA versus Kristina L. Dutlinger, case #20160514, filed 8-17-2016, Action: other civil Midland Funding, LLC versus Tim DeHart, case #20160515, filed 8-17-16, Action: other civil Old National Bank versus Lori A. West, case #20160516, filed 8-17-2016, Action: foreclosures Capital One Bank USA, NA versus Lonnie L. Anderson, case #20160517, filed 8-17-16, Action: other civil David C. Federle versus Katherine Ann Pollard, case #20160513, filed 8-17-16, Action: other civil Capital One Bank USA, NA versus Kristina L. Dutlinger, case #20160514, filed 8-17-16, Action: other civil Midland Funding, LLC versus Tim DeHart, case #20160515, filed 8-17-16, Action: other civil Old National Bank versus Lori A. West, case #20160516, filed 8-17-16, Action: foreclosures Capital One Bank (USA) NA versus Lonnie L. Anderson, case #20160517, filed 8-17-16, Action: other civil Jerry Wray, director versus Bny-go, LLC, case #20160519, filed 8-18-2016, Action: other civil JPMorgan Mortgage versus Anthony D. Vaughn, case #20160520, filed 8-19-16, Action: foreclosures Fifth Third Mortgage Company versus John R. Lacy, case #20160523, filed 8-22-16, Action: foreclosures Discover Bank versus Drema L. Reed, case #20160524, filed 8-23-16, Action: other civil Discover Bank versus Joshua R. Walters, case #20160525, filed 8-23-16, Action: other civil Discover Bank versus Bonnie Hill, case #20160526, filed 8-23-16, Action: other civil DOMESTIC John M. Zweigart, Ripley versus Lisa D. Zweigart, West Union, case #20160492, filed 8-10-16, Action: termination of marriage Michelle Clark, Georgetown versus Jerry
Burke II, Amelia, case #20160494, filed 8-11-16, Action: domestic violence Christin N. Santos, Las Vegas, NV versus Amanda Brewer, Mt. Orab, case #20160496, filed 8-11-16, Action: domestic violence Christina Armacost, Russellville versus Shawn Naegele, Hamersville, case #20160497, filed 8-12-16, Action: domestic violence Angel S. Perkins versus James Perkins, Mt. Orab, case #20140498, file 8-12-16, Action: termination of marriage Kathryn N. Cecil, Sardinia versus Mickey D. Cecil, Jr., Georgetown, case #20160499, filed 8-12-16, Action: termination of marriage Wendellin E. Rigby, Fayetteville versus Heath C. Rigby, Fayetteville, case #20160501, filed 8-12-16, Action: dissolution of marriage Christina Armacost versus
Shawn Naegele, Hamersville, case #20160505, filed 8-15-2016, Action: domestic violence Michael Judy, Mt. Orab versus Amy E. Judy, Oak Grover, KY, case #20160506, filed 8-15-16, Action: termination of marriage Rene Dahlheimer, Fayetteville versus Tina Dahlheimer, Fayetteville, case #20160508, filed 8-1516, Action: domestic violence Beth Harris, Mt. Orab versus Donta Creighton, Sardinia, case #20160509, filed 8-15-16, Action: domestic violence Whitney Tolin, Moscow versus Michael B. Darnell, case #20160510, filed 8-152016, Action: domestic violence Jason W. Holden, Gayetteville versus Jacqualine Holden, Greensburg, IN, case#20160512, filed 8-1616, Action: dissolution of marriage
Steven Young, Georgetown versus Paula Young, Georgetown, case #20160518, filed 8-17-16, Action: termination of marriage Steven Young, Georgetown versus Paula Young, Georgetown, case #20160518, filed 8-17-2016, Action: termination of marriage Sara A. Vinson, Mt. Orab versus Destry D. Cummins, Sardinia, case #20160521, filed 8-19-16, Action: domestic violence Destry Cummins, Mt. Orab versus Sara Vinson, Sardinia, case #20160522, filed 8-22-16, Action: domestic violence Donna J. O’Donnell, Fayetteville versus Jon B. O’Donnell, Fayetteville, case #20160527, filed 8-23-16, Action: termination of marriage Daniele L. Trapp, Ripley versus James H. Trapp, Ripley, case #20160528, filed
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Brown County Teacher of the Year nominees
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Teacher of the Year nominees pictured left to right: Back Row: James Frazier –Brown County Educational Service Center Superintendent; Ron Rudduck - State Board of Education Member; Michele Filon – Eastern Brown Local Schools Superintendent; James Brady – Fayetteville-Perry Local Schools Superintendent; Chris Burrows – Georgetown-Exempted Village Schools Superintendent; Dr. Linda Naylor – RULH Local Schools Superintendent; Kevin Kratzer – Southern Hills Career and Technical Center Superintendent; Raegan White – Western Brown Local Schools Superintendent; Jeannette Walls – Journalist and Author Front Row from left: Luke Rhonemus –Eastern Brown Nominee, LoAnn Haines – Fayetteville Perry Nominee Carrie Hudson – Georgetown Exempted Village Nominee and Brown County Teacher of the Year, Debby Mitchell – Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Nominee, Michelle Michael – Southern Hills Career and Technical Center Nominee, Sara Jordan – Western Brown Nominee
As a kick-off to the 20162017 school year, six Brown County teachers were honored at the Brown County In-Service held at Western Brown High School on August 15th. Over 600 teachers, administrators, and staff members were in attendance
to acknowledge and applaud the nominees for the Teacher of the Year Excellence in Education Award. The Brown County Educational Service Center, recognizes the most outstanding teachers in the Brown County Schools.
Throughout last school year, nominations were made by colleagues, students, and community members of each school district. Based on the following criteria, a candidate was chosen by each district to be a representative: worked as a full time classroom
teacher, set high expectations for students and self, inspired students, colleagues, and the community, maintained a high level of professionalism and professional growth, demonstrated concern and respect for students, and employed in a Brown County school for
the 2015-2016 school year. Each candidate received a plaque of recognition and $250.00 to spend on classroom materials. The Teacher of the Year winner received a personal gift donated by an anonymous donor in the amount of $1,000.00.
This year’s honored recipient of the Teacher of the Year is Carrie Hudson, an English language arts teacher for the GeorgetownExempted Village Schools. Congratulations to all of the Teacher of the Year nominees!
The Ol’ Fisherman stays busy GEORGE ROOKS Howdy folks--I need to say that Mike at the Boars Head Bait Shop for the program he had for Parkinson only made $5,500 not the $15,000 the paper said. The folks in Bethel lost another great dad and grandpa last week. He was a service person and had a wonderful caring family. He was a builder at one time. His name was Virgil S Arnold – his daughters attend the Methodist Church in Bethel along with his grandchildren. He was from the old-school like me. I attended the Bethel Woods picnic last Friday at noon. The Clermont County Metropolitan Housing Authority held the picnic. This was the second year for the picnic and there was a big crowd. The food was great. The Bethel Lions Club will hold a meal for the folks at Bethel Woods in the near future. The folks always enjoy the this meal provided by the Lions Club. Some of the folks at the Bethel Woods furnished the desert and by golly it was just as good as Ruth Ann used to make. This housing project is great – the folks sure enjoy the attention they get there. The lady that is taking care of the woods is
Bobby Blevins and she is sure doing a fine job. Everyone sure enjoys the way she takes care of the place. I was talking to Mike at the Boars Head Bait Shop and he said the Wildlife Officer told him if folks don't report catching more musky they won't be putting anymore in the East Fork Lake. There has been very few reports of musky being caught. I finally got my grass mowed Monday. The grass was getting big due to all the rain. It was tough mowing. I cut it high then went back and mowed closer and then had to remow the clumps of grass the mower through out. But I got it. I went up to the Nazarene church last Sunday evening for their evening service – it was wonderful. This may sound different but I attend the Methodist Church in Bethel. The Methodist Church doesn't have a Sunday evening service and I have been attending that church since 1970 so since the Nazarene church has a Sunday evening service I like to attend. Pastor Scott Wade sure does a great job preaching. The 2016 5K race for the Cure of Cancer will be held on Saturday, September 24 at 5 PM at the Cincinnati Riverfront. If you would like to make a donation this could be for Carolyn, Ruth Ann or any other cancer victim. You can send a
check to Susan G. Komen Southwest Ohio Race for the Cure. Please indicate “Team Carolyn”. I was told there have been nine folks that have had cancer in the choir of the Methodist Church. I went over to Jerry's and got some fine Cedar. He has a sawmill and does a fine job of sawing. We grew up a mile apart and he sure knows how to saw good straight boards. His dad was one of my good friends. If a person needed a favor or needed something, his dad was there to help. He was a hard worker and raised a great family. Jerry is like his dad – a hard worker and friend. I got a nice bunch of Cedar lumber for several projects I have to make in the carpenter shop. Cedar makes a fine frame and gives off a fine smell. I like to work with cedar. Mr. Chester is feeling better with the cooler weather. He likes to come in about 8 AM and eat some of his dry food and lay and sleep for a while. If I set in my chair he likes to lay on my lap and if I don't rub his head he is not happy. Now on November 5, a big craft show will be at Russellville in the Ramblin Center. This is a good craft show with lots of folks. I get to visit with several friends so mark your calendar for November 5, 9 AM till 3 PM. The ladies will have some find food and desserts. They are a fine
group of folks and will meet you with a big smile. Mary does a fine job with the show. Now folks it's getting close to deer hunting – if you use a deer stand be very careful and make sure it's solid and tied tight before you use it – good hunting. Start your week by going to the house of worship of your choice and praising the good Lord. God bless all . . . More later . . .
Fundraiser Hog Roast for Shop With a Cop The Brown County Peace Officer’s Association is holding a hog roast on Saturday, Sept. 10. The event will be held on the Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show Grounds with the gates opening at 5 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults and $8 for children 4-12 years old, with the proceeds to benefit the local Shop With a Cop program. Live music will be provided by Spearpoint and Noah Smith. Please bring chairs or blankets for seating. Those who wish to purchase advance tickets may email their contact info to browncountypoa@yahoo.com.
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A Quarter Raffle will be held on Friday, September 9 in Ripley to raise funds for the Rick Eagan Scholarship Fund, given out each year to a Ripley High School graduate.
Rick Eagan Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser BY Martha B. Jacob The Ripley Bee Tiffany (Eagan) Regenstein, the daughter of the late Rick Eagan, is hoping for a good turnout on Sept. 9 for a Quarter Raffle being held in her father’s honor. “This quarter raffle will be held at the Ripley Life Squad,” Regenstein said. “The doors will open at 6:15 and the raffle will begin at 7 p.m. Food and drinks will be available. “Proceeds from this event will be used for the Rick Eagan Scholarship fund which is already responsible for presenting eight scholarships to high school students.” In 2013 two scholarships were awarded, in 2014 one scholarship was award, in 2015 four more scholarships were awarded and one was
the 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners as will at place teams. Discount provided for groups of 10 or more and the cost includes a t-shirt and food after the walk. For registration forms and more information visit www.hospiceofhope.org or call Richmond at (800) 9284243. HIKE 4 HOPE is being sponsored by: •Merchants National Bank • Nationwide Insurance Paul Hall and Associates • Hillsboro Family Dentistry • Sun Group Newspapers • Butterbee’s American Merchants National Grille Bank is pleased to • Country Inn Restaurant announce the addition of Geoff Hyde to their staff as a loan originator working out of the Mt. Orab and Georgetown Branch offices. Geoff has 18 years of community bank lending experience in the local Brown County market. “I’m very excited for the opportunity to continue working for a local bank to serve the financial needs of the people in my hometown area. I think
awarded this year. Eagan was a Brown County Commissioner at the time of his death in 2012. “Dad was always a very generous man and gave back to his community in so many ways,” Regenstein said. “this scholarship fund is a way for him to continue giving back. “We really want to continue this scholarship fund in dad’s name, which is only made possible because of the kind and generous donations from this community. “There is currently a beautiful plaque hanging in the hallway of the Ripley High School hallway near the office with Dad’s picture on it and the names of all the scholarship winners. “We want to invite everyone to come out Friday, Sept 9, to join in the fun. Anyone unable to attend can make a donation at any 5/3 Bank location.”
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Merchants is a perfect fit for me and I’m looking forward to doing great things with Brian Ernst and the rest of the administrative and support teams,” said Hyde. Hyde graduated from Georgetown High School before earning his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee. He still lives in Georgetown with his wife Heidi and their two children.