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2016 Cruise-In Car Show in Ripley

BY Martha Jacob The Ripley Bee On Saturday, Sept. 17 members of the RULH Marine Corps JROTC will be assisting in the 2016 Cruise-In Car Show at Cherry Street Park in Ripley.

The event, which is being sponsored by the RULH Semper Fidelis Society Booster Club, will begin with registration ($10) at 10 a.m. until noon and the judging will be at 2 p.m, old and new. Trophies will be awarded first place through 3rd place over all.

The event will be over at approximately 4 p.m.

“Car shows and cruisein’s are great places to look for a classic or muscle car,” Mike Wright, president of the RULH Semper Fidelis

Provided Members of the Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington Marine Corps JROTC will be helping the RULH Semper Fidelis Society with a cruise-in Car Show on Cherry Street in Ripley on Saturday, Sept. 17. Proceeds to support scholarship fund and field trips.

Society said. “This event is gearing up to be a really fun time for participants and on-lookers.”

The Cruise-in Car Show

will include great music and food available for purchase.

Proceeds from the event will be used towards scholarships and field trips the

9/11 observation set for Saturday in Sardinia

BY Martha B. Jacob The mayor of the Village of Sardinia, Greg Cassidy wants to invite all of Brown County to a special event recognizing and remembering the terrorist attack on American soil on 9-11-2001.

The village will hold a “Sardinia Remembers” day on Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Veteran’s Park beginning at 4 p.m. and closing at dark, according to Mayor Cassidy.

“I believe that this event will become an annual event that should be recognized and remembered every year,” Mayor Cassidy said. “When I look around at our young people and how they see the world, I see that most of them have no grasp of what life was like before 9/11. They have no idea how our way of life has changed, and I believe they have a right to know and we as Americans should never forget.

S.R. 32 emergency construction underway Construction is underway on an emergency repair project on state Route 32 in Brown County.

Following bouts of heavy storms and flash flooding that have hit the area in recent weeks, a culvert that is located under S.R. 32 at the 0.1-mile marker, immediately east of the BrownClermont County line, has become severely compromised.

Crews from the John R.

Jurgensen Company began working on the project on Sept. 6. During construction. the route will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Throughout the project, bi-directional traffic will be maintained in either the west or the eastbound lanes, with traffic diverted by way of a crossover.

The project is expected to be complete in midNovember.

“The Tuesday morning of September 11, 2001 was the day the word Al-Qaeda become more than just an answer to a crossword puzzle. Until that day we had no clue who they were.”

Cassidy said that in the past 15 years terrorism has evolved to now include many crazy individual acts of terrorism.

The Sept. 10 event, ‘Sardinia Remembers’ will include entertainment by several local bands and groups as well as an old fashioned cook-out at the fire department. People are encouraged to bring their grills, their family and their friends to the park, for a day of remembering 9/11.

Guest speakers during the day will include American veteran and Brown County Probate/Juvenile Court Judge Danny Bubp, Sardinia Chief of Police Jim Lewis, Fire Chief Tommy Kirker and from the Mt. Orab Bible Baptist Church, Rev. Ted House.

Everyone is invited to attend this ‘Sardinia Remembers’ event.

students take throughout the year.

For early pre-registration send name, phone number, address, email address, the

make and model of the vehicle to P.O.Box 60, Ripley Ohio, 45167.

“Anyone who would like to register for this cruise-

can call me at (937) 5151638 with any questions,” Wright said. “Please come out and join us for a great time.”

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Affordable housing coming to county

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A group of local partners won critical financing to rehabilitate fifty-eight apartments across three properties in Brown County, Ohio.

The project, known as ABCAP Housing Renovations, will include the renovation of Brown County Apartments and Victoria Manor Apartments in Georgetown and Lafayette Place Apartments in Fayetteville.

The project is being led by partners Adams and Brown Counties Economic Opportunities, Inc. (ABCAP) and The Model Group (TMG). The partners competed for and received an award of tax credit financing from the Ohio Housing Finance

Agency. These funds will help to leverage several other key funding sources totaling to the $6.75M project budget. The project will now move towards a construction start in summer 2017, with a goal to be complete and ready by winter of 2018.

This housing is critical to the community, as it will provide affordable apartments to those whom are at the greatest risk of living in substandard housing, suffering the burden of unaffordable rent, or becoming homeless.

Some of the units will provide housing for individuals ages 62 and over.

The remaining units will be reserved for individuals who are chronically mentally ill. Subsidy will be

provided to ensure that all individuals pay only 30% of their incomes towards rent and utilities.

ABCAP and Model Group will be holding a meeting open to the public at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2016 for community members who want to learn more about the project and to gather feedback regarding what

they think would be helpful in these apartment communities.

The meeting will be held at ABCAP headquarters located at 406 W Plum Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. Please contact Shelly Spiller, Director of Housing for ABCAP, with any questions regarding this meeting.

Pisgah Chapel Homecoming Sunday The Pisgah Christian Chapel in Ripley is celebrating its 106th annual Homecoming service this Sunday, September 11 with a potluck luncheon.

The luncheon will begin at 1 pm and is open to the public. Please bring your lawn chairs. Church will

be providing meat, table service and drinks.

Guest speaker will be Donna Skinner, president of the Brown County Genealogy Society.

For more information call Roxanne or Ruth malone at 937-392-1345.

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Obituaries Terry Lee Prickett, 68

Terry Lee Prickett, 68 of Florida formerly of Georgetown, Ohio died Thursday, July 7, 2016 in Florida.

He was retired from Sun Sentinel Newspaper in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and was a United State Air Force veteran.

He was born January 18, 1948 the son of the late Daryl Lee Prickett and Marjorie Alice Ormes.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother Robert Marc Ormes and step-father Robert Lee Ormes.

Mr. Prickett is survived by one son Justin Prickett; two sisters Jill Torre and husband Julio and Shelly Gaulin and husband JR; many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and his sister’s grandchildren whom he thought of as his own grandchildren.

Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at the Pines National Cemetery in St. Petersburg, Florida at a later date.

Alma Jean (nee Nevels) Cox, 85

Alma Jean Cox (nee Nevels) of Mt. Orab, passed away August 29, 2016 at the age of 85.

Beloved wife of 45 years to James Cox Jr. Loving mother of Mona (Daniel W.) Hardy, Jeron (the late John) Chingo, Gordon (Annie Smith) Lewis, Gary D. Cox, Kelly Pridemore and Kevin R. (Ashley Hall) Cox. Cherished grandmother of 13, great grandmother of 12 and great great grandmother of two. Dear sister of Eva Pearl Kidd, Ronald B. Nevels, Charles "Chuck" Nevels and John Earl Nevels.

Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends.

Preceded in death by her parents Carlos and Margaret (nee Wilder) Nevels; two sisters and two brothers.

Free crochet classes

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.

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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James "Jim" Adams, Sr., 78

James "Jim", Adams, Sr., 78, passed away on August 26, 2016. Husband of Pauline (nee Shoemaker) for 21 years and the late Betty J. (nee Jones) Adams for 39 years. Father of Carol (Mike) Henson, Bo "James, Jr." (Vanessa) Adams, Tammy (Russ) Riley, Rema (Jamie) Loudon, Juli (Joey) Rockey and Malenia Nelson. Brother of Nancy (Larry) Wallace, Gary Haney, Patty (Dave) Linville, Butch Adams, Linda Adams and preceded in death by 1 sister and 1 brother. Grandfather of Chris and Brian Henson, Jamie Adams, Dawn (Rich) Cole, Jacob and EmmaLee Rockey, Keith Brown II, Kayla and Haleigh Abrams and the late Josh Adams.

Also survived by 10 greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family received friends Tuesday Aug. 30, 2016 at the Moore Family Funeral Homes LLC. 225 Spring St. Batavia, Ohio. Interment and grave side services were held Wednesday Aug. 31, 2016 at Greenmound Cemetery New Richmond, Ohio.

Mr. Adams was a member of the Church of Christ and Christian Union (CCCU).

He was a pastor for almost 60 years in New Richmond, Moscow, Neville and Bainbridge. He won many awards for his Pastoring.

Memorials to American Liver Foundation in care of Pauline Adams.

BC apartments to be rehabilitated, thanks to new project, meeting Sept. 8 at ABCAP

A group of local partners won critical financing to rehabilitate fifty-eight apartments across three properties in Brown County, Ohio.

The project, known as ABCAP Housing Renovations, will include the renovation of Brown County Apartments and Victoria Manor Apartments in Georgetown and Lafayette Place Apartments in Fayetteville.

The project is being led by partners Adams and Brown Counties Economic Opportunities, Inc.

(ABCAP) and The Model Group (TMG). The partners competed for and received an award of tax credit financing from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency. These funds will help to leverage several other key funding sources totaling to the $6.75M project budget. The project will now move towards a construction start in summer 2017, with a goal to be complete and ready by winter of 2018.

This housing is critical to the community, as it will provide affordable apart-

ments to those whom are at the greatest risk of living in substandard housing, suffering the burden of unaffordable rent, or becoming homeless.

Some of the units will provide housing for individuals ages 62 and over.

The remaining units will be reserved for individuals who are chronically mentally ill. Subsidy will be provided to ensure that all individuals pay only 30% of their incomes towards rent and utilities.

ABCAP and Model Group will be holding a

meeting open to the public at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2016 for community members who want to learn more about the project and to gather feedback regarding what they think would be helpful in these apartment communities.

The meeting will be held at ABCAP headquarters located at 406 W Plum Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. Please contact Shelly Spiller, Director of Housing for ABCAP, with any questions regarding this meeting.

Why spend three days in celebration with music, food, and games? It’s been 60 years in the making!

That’s when, back in 1956, First Baptist Church was officially organized.

The church has met in several locations over the years – from a basement to a tent, from our old church building on West Main to the Western Brown High School. Leadership has also changed – from the pioneering spirit of Lewis Rideout, Jr. to the tender teaching of Bob Hatcher.

Timothy Cline challenged members to see needs

beyond our borders.

With our new Pastor, Jonathan Lawler, at the helm, we celebrate the goodness of God over the last 60 years.

As a way to celebrate 60 years of God’s faithfulness through a weekend of activities Sept. 16-18, we will be having an outdoor (weather-permitting) concert, featuring Jimmy Dooley. Dooley is a local recording artist and is formerly of Soul’d Out. The concert and refreshments are all free.

On Saturday afternoon, First Baptist Church will

be hosting its annual Fall Festival, which will include inflatables, games, prizes, and a petting zoo, all of which are free. Two guests will win a Brown County Fair Pass as a door prize, so be sure to register when you come!

Finally, we will be finishing our 60th Anniversary Weekend with a special celebration service at 11am on Sunday. Guest worship leader William Lawler, from Violet Baptist Church in Pickerington, Ohio will be leading worship. A balloon release

will take place at the end of the service, followed by a free lunch for all who attend.

We are beyond grateful for the ways our Mt. Orab community has helped us during seasons of difficulty, and we hope to have an opportunity to bless you.

We desire to continue our strong traditions of meeting needs and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, and pray that you might consider joining us for this special weekend, as we celebrate 60 years of God’s faithfulness to our church family!

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 opportunity 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 937378-4424, 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.

Mt. Orab First Baptist celebrates 60 years

‘Real Outdoor Women’ fishing program offered

Chatfield community service project planned

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 employee-sponsored 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 513875-3344 ext. 117 or sign up on line at www.chatfield.edu/events.

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“SMART” CONTACTS One of the ways that ophthalmologists assess glaucoma patients’ risk of blindness is to monitor their “intraocular pressure” (inner eye pressure), which can rise high enough to damage their optic nerves.

Such is the case with patients suffering from “openangle glaucoma,” which accounts for about 90% of all cases. With this most common form of glaucoma, the eyes’ drainage canals become blocked over time, causing an increase of intraocular pressure and any resultant optic-nerve damage. With all this in mind, it is quite notable that researchers have recently developed a “smart” contact lens with a built-in sensor that can monitor eye pressure 24 hours a day.

This device provides a more accurate and convenient way to determine the glau-

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Calendar THURSDAY, SEPT. 8

Sardinia American Legion Bingo will take place every Thursday, including Aug. Sept. 8, 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.

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.

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.

Brown County Change for Charity kicks off this years fundraiser events at a meeting at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center on Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. in Georgetown. For details call Judy Martin at (937) 4461841.

Free Writer’s Group will meet each Thursday, including Sept. 8, 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) 427-4211, Lisa Brandstetter Holt at (513) 6598567 or the library at (937) 4441414.

GriefShare Program will be offered to the local community by the Sardinia Church of Christ each Thursday evening, including Thursday, Sept. 8, 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 Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Beebe Chapel, 438 Main Street in Ripley.

will Alcoholics Anonymous meet 8 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

8, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 9

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.

Celebrate Recovery will meet every Friday beginning at 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. including Friday, Sept. 9, at the Crosspoint Wesleyan Church, 300 West Main Street in Mt. Orab, in the fellowship room. This is a Christ-centered recovery program that will allow discussions on life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits. For more information call (937) 444-3370.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 10

Mt. Orab UMC Food Pantry will operate weekly for those who qualify and live in the Western Brown School District, open on Saturday, Sept. 10. 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.

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 www.browncountypubliclibrary.o rg.

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.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 11

MONDAY, SEPT. 12

Fitness Activities at Sardinia Church of Christ will take place every Monday evening, including Monday, Sept. 12 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 Sept. 12 at Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd. in Mt. Orab. Further information is available by calling Nancy at (937) 444-3437.

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.

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.

TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet on Mondays including Monday, Sept. 12 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. 13

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.

Brown County Beekeepers will meet the second Tuesday of each month including Tuesday, Sept.

13 at 7 p.m. For more information please call (937) 618-1332.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14

Yoga Classes will be offered on Wednesdays, including Wednesday, Sept. 14 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.

Book Club for Adults will meet at 7 p.m on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the Fayetteville-Perry Library.

Everyone is invited. The library is located at 406 North East Street in Fayetteville and may be reached at (513) 875-2665.

Wilson Sroufe VFW Post 9772, Mt. Orab and Ladies Auxiliary will meet each second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. including Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the Pike Township building on SR 774. Newly elected commander Butch Davis welcomes prospective Veterans who wish to join the ranks of the V.F.W. For more information contact Bill Cornetet at (937) 618-0325.

Fitness Activities at Sardinia Church of Christ will take place every Wednesday, including Wednesday, Sept. 14, 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, Sept. 14, 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.

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) 446-

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1778 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 E-HEAP services may contact the Adams Brown Community Action Program Office in Georgetown at (937) 378-6041 or 1-800-5537393, 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

Brown County Chamber of Commerce will meet at 8 a.m. prompt on Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities, for its monthly meeting.

Book Club for Adults will meet at 630 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Mt. Orab Library, 613 South High Street. For more information please call (937) 444-1414.

Scott Township Trustees will meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept.

15 at the Township Hall. For details please call Joni Wallace at (937) 731-0152.

Book Club for Adults will meet at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Fayetteville-Perry Library located at 406 North East Street and may be reached at (513) 8752663.

Free Health Screenings on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. George Parish in Georgetown, sponsored by TriHealth for men and women in Georgetown. Call the Brown County Health Department at (937) 378-3886.

2016 Cruise In Car Show spon-

sored by the Ripley-UnionLewis-Huntington Marine Corps JROTC will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17 on Cherry Street Park in Ripley. Event begins at 10 a.m., judging at 2 p.m.

Hospice of Hope’s Men’s Grief Support Group will meet each third Monday of the month including Monday, Sept. 19, between 4 and 5:30 p.m. at Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd. in Mt. Orab. This meeting is specifically for men who have lost their spouse. It is peer led by a trained Hospice of Hope volunteer, a place for men to find support and share helpful coping techniques. For details contact Melissa at (937) 444-4900 or toll free at (800) 928-4243.

RCAP (Russellville Community Action Planners Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, at the Arts council room, and everyone is invited to take part.

Catholic Charities “Food for All” Food Pantry will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every third Wednesday of the month including Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the Centenary United Methodist Church, 110 N. 2nd Street in Ripley. For more information please contact Ruth Allen at (937) 392-1335.

The Book Club for Adults will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the Georgetown Library, 200 W. Grant Street and may be reached at (937) 3783197.

Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District will meet in regular session at 7 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month including Wed. Sept. 21 at the Brown County SWCD office located at 706 South Main Street in Georgetown. For details please call (937) 378-4424.

The Brown County Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the Mary P. Shelton Library in Georgetown.

Lake Waynoka Lake Committee meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month including Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 4:30 p.m. at the Marina.

Contact Prescilla Reddick (937) 446-9385 for details Book Club for Adults will meet at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the Sardinia Library located at 13309 Purdy Road and may be reached at (937) 446-1565.

The Lake Waynoka Civic Club will meet each 4th Tuesday of the month including Tuesday, Sept.

27, at the Waynoka Lodge. Please contact Tony Tatman at (937) 446-9575 for more information.

Pantry in Agape Food Marathon, will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. every last Friday of the month, including Friday, Sept.

30, 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.

“Anchored in Hope” Support Group for families affected by addiction will meet every first Monday of each month including Monday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. at The Bridge, 15212 Bachman Road, Mt. Orab. For more information please contact Missy Tulley at (513) 236-3791.

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Ripley Library Talk

BY Alison Gibson

Don't forget to sign up and stop in to pick up a scarecrow frame and burlap 'head' at the Ripley Library to help us decorate the fence for fall. (Yes, the fall season is approaching, regardless of the hot and humid weather we have been experiencing.

There is a limited number we can fit on the fence, so don't wait too long to sign up or you may be disappointed!

The fence looks pretty bare at the moment as we took down the patriotic swags that had been up for most of the summer.

Once again, we have suffered a rash of DVD thefts. In one check of our most current DVDs that are on the shelf, five discs had been removed from the case with the case left on the shelf.

This is theft and illegal, pure and simple.

We will be changing the display method of the movies, creating a delay in checking out the current movies as staff will

have to pull the discs from behind the desk for each request.

We will start this at the Ripley branch, but may have to institute the procedure at all three buildings. We have trusted the public with our material, and it is hurtful to us that trust has been yet again broken.

People ask why we don't have more DVDs and while it seems that we have quite a few, we have to constantly decide if we should replace lost/damaged/stolen titles against purchasing only new titles--solid arguments for either side, and usually it is decided on a per title basis.

The quilt show and photography contest displayed in the meeting room last Saturday was enjoyable to view. The collection of new and old quilts was quite interesting and beautiful, and the talent shown in the photo contest was quite nice.

Thanks for bringing some beauty to the library.

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Group meets the first Tuesday of each month, including Tuesday, Oct. 4, 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.

Knights of Columbus, FR. Sourd Council 2423, Fayetteville, will meet each first Wednesday of the month including Wednesday, Oct. 5, 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, Oct. 5, at the Fayetteville Township Hall at 7 p.m. For more information please contact Joe Huber at (513) 875-3343.

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, Oct. 6, 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, Oct. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 110 S. High Street in Mt. Orab. For details please call (937) 5159815.

SOLACE ( Surviving Our Loss and Continuing Everyday) will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on every second Thursday of the month, including Thursday, Oct. 13. The meeting location is at 85 Banting Drive in Georgetown. For more information please contact Debbie Otten at (937) 444-6127.

as Parents Grandparents Support Group will meet every second Thursday, including Thursday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Pregnancy Resource Center, 852 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. This support group is for grandparents who have custody of a relative’s children. All are welcome. For more information call Julie Steddom at (937) 392-3057 or Tamma Plymesser at (937) 378-6853.

Anyone involved with a governing body, an organization, or a regularly-scheduled activity that has a meeting date and/or time or location change should contact The News Democrat two weeks in advance, if possible, about that change(s) so the correct date and/or time and location may be listed in the Weekly Calendar. Also, anyone who would like an activity listed in The News Democrat's Weekly Calendar that currently is not listed should call the newspaper office during regular hours at (937) 444-3441.

Birthdays

Thursday, Sept. 8 Brianna Webb, Annah Elisabeth Oberschlake, Ebony “The Dog” Jackson (in memory), Monique Gnanartnam, Kirkland A. Swanger, Rick Robinson Friday, Sept. 9 - David White, Myles Siegel, Ella Mae Bolender, Robert “Tom” Jackson (in memory), Adam Butler, Lynette Wheeler Saturday, Sept. 10 Charlie Lynch, Frank Germann, Harry Germann (in memory) Sunday, Sept. 11 - Ruby Schmidt, Betty Schuler Monday, Sept. 12 Valerie Waters, Jalise Rosetta Marie Thompson, Grace Taylor, Erica Bowman Tuesday, Sept. 13 - Paige Hare, Rex Woodward, Oliver Curtis (in memory), Chandler Polley, Rachel Hanna Wednesday, Sept. 14 Norma Carpenter, Sharon Hausman, Maddie Scales, Payton Hailey Whitt, Michael Oberschlake, Jodi Blum

Anniversaries

Saturday, Sept. 10 Jarrod and Danielle Moran Sunday, Sept. 11 - Tim and Susan Caproni Monday, Sept. 12 Christopher and Tammy Hopkins Tuesday, Sept. 13 Daniel and Melody Dragoo

Calendar

Saturday, Sept. 10 - John P. Parker Historical Society Sunday, Sept. 11 - Pisgah Christian Church 108th Homecoming Monday, Sept. 12 Centenary UMW, Ripley Fire Dept.

Tuesday, Sept. 13 - Ripley Lions Club, Presbyterian Women, Ripley Village Council, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary

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When a spud wasn’t a dud THEIR STORY

I feel certain that I have slope to it.

One bag at a time was written about the big gardumped gently onto the dens that my parents side yard and spread out would put out every year at our farm on Fruit Ridge so that the remaining dirt on the potatoes could dry Road. Since many large and then be removed by meals were prepared, a rubbing them by hand. large amount of vegetables were planted so that a (One potato at a time.) As large yield could be antici- the potatoes were dried and cleaned, they were pated. Mom canned many also sorted into different quarts of beans, tomatoes categories. First were the and strawberries to name ones that got too close to just a few, but the one the shovel and got cut. crop raised that was the Then there were the ones I center of every meal was called the baby the one that ones, smaller than stands out in my two inches in memory. diameter. These In mid to late were for boiling August Dad and more often would go to the than not used for back of the garage potato salad. Next and pull out an were the potatoes old horse-drawn that were the right furrowing plow size for peeling and on the back of the large shovel Rick Houser and using for dishes such as were six to eight The Good mashed potatoes. steel rods that Old Days Last were the were welded on. ones that made it The rods allowed what was to be plowed out into the baker size potato.

These were the prime of the ground to roll up product of their species. and away from the earth Mom began by using the and avoid the shovel's cut potatoes so as not to sharp edges. Dad would let them spoil and just hook it to the draw bar on have to throw them away. the tractor and one of us I have seen Mom boil up a would drive the tractor pot of them and put them while he guided the plow in bowls for the refrigerawith the two handles at tor and then when needed, the rear of the plow. This she would slice them and was done for only one fry them up. The main crop that I can think of part of the harvest was the and that was for the digcookers and then the bakging of the Irish potatoes. ers.

Since a potato was The crop would last as included in almost every long as the potatoes were meal in one form or stored in the basement in a another, we raised a large potato bin. Being in the crop. In the spring we basement kept the potaplanted over 100 pounds toes in a cool and dark of seed potatoes which place so that they wouldmost any year could produce over 1200 pounds for n’t sprout or spoil as quickly. The potatoes were Mom to cook with. placed in the bin by their Unless you have ever size so when one of us helped in digging a large went to the basement to amount of potatoes, you bring Mom some spuds up probably don’t really and she had given us understand all that went direction as to which ones into it.

The tractor and the plow she needed, we weren’t apt to fail (too often). were the highlight of the fun part. Every member of From the time we began plowing them up until our family was needed to they were properly placed harvest this crop and it in the potato bin, a good was still laborious and time consuming. The driv- day and a half to two days had been spent by all five er of the tractor would of us. Since we weren’t straddle the tractor over the only farmers in the the first row and as Dad area, the procedures were lined up the plow and as repeated time and again. the tractor began to pull, Just think how many potahe adjusted the plow to a depth that would guide the toes it took to feed a sumshovel just under the pota- mer of farm hands? I guarantee you very few of toes and allow the spuds those hands have forgotten to rise up and fall to the the mashed potatoes and side of the row. Once the gravy with paprika on the row was dug all of us top and a big dollop of would take a section of butter melting as the the row, along with a crown. burlap sack, and begin to One thing I never bag potatoes. Besides just picking up the potatoes on understood was that we had to eat the cut ones and the surface you had to the baby ones first until work your hands through the freshly plowed earth in they were all gone and then we had to use the search for any spud that medium size ones until the might be out of sight. My first of February and by parents' slogan was “leave the time we got to those no good potato behind.” beautiful baker potatoes Since the rows were they had been sprouted about 300 feet long, bagtwice and were spongy ging the potatoes was which caused them to more time consuming and have dropped in their became less fun as we value more than the stock continued with each row. market crash of 1929.

After the first row was I asked my Mom about finished, the same procethis once and she just dure was repeated. There looked at me as if I had would be nearly six to eight complete rows to dig asked a silly question. and we filled many burlap Then she said, “It would have been wasteful to bags. Just the digging and have not used all those cut bagging part would take and baby potatoes. Now I most of an afternoon.

The only thrill would be ask you when you go to the store do you look for if a potato of great size baby or cut potatoes? I would roll out and we all think not.” would take a second to Rick Houser grew up on look at it and say, “Wow!” a farm near Moscow in Once this was complete the bags were all loaded in Clermont County and loves to share stories to the pickup truck and hauled down our driveway about his youth and other topics. He may be reached to where Dad would stop at houser734@yahoo.com. the truck in a spot beside the yard that had a nice

Be the one and be humble

THEIR VIEW At the end of every day, I pray with the kids before they go to bed. We say a prayer together, but then each of them goes around and says, “Thank you today for” and names a few things they were blessed with that day. One day last week, my youngest said, “Thank you for letting Mommy be able to play with us outside again and pick me up in church.” It caught me a bit off guard.

In my mind, it had just been a short time that I had missed doing those things, but when I did the math it was the better part of eight months that I couldn’t do things like shoot hoops, play kickball, or pick up my youngest child. To a five year old, that is a really long time. The problem ended up being that I had a slipped disc in my neck that needed to be replaced.

The surgery was successful, and with a lot of help during recovery, I am back to my old self. I was able to spend my summer doing all of those fun things again, and I am ever so grateful to my surgeon for giving me my active life back without pain.

But he was more than an amazing surgeon. He had an amazing, humble heart.

For each of his patients, he insisted on both removing and replacing their socks and shoes during their exam so they didn’t have to lean over to do it themselves and cause them pain.

I can’t imagine that’s a very pleasant job. Every time it happened, it reminded me of the time Jesus washed the feet of his disciples.

One day, I was so very sick that I had my husband call to tell my doctor I couldn’t make the appointment. He said he wanted me to make the hour drive to come in anyway. I was a little mad!

It was going to be a long, difficult ride and I could barely pick myself up off the bathroom floor. But we went in anyway, and I voiced that I couldn’t believe he wouldn’t let me cancel. He said that if I didn’t come in, he was going to send me to the ER where the wait would have been several hours and the chance of leaving with an infection would be greater.

This world renowned surgeon, who is in incredible high demand, paid for dinner for his staff to stay late so that he could sit with me after hours while my husband drove to find a prescription at the local drug store before my ride home.

He sat by me and told me

having to use any words at stories about his family and the humble things in life.

Be the one who changes all. Let your actions speak monitored me until he was for themselves. When the sure I was going to be okay that empty roll of toilet paper and scrubs day comes that we think so to leave. It that stain out of highly of ourselves that we was well after the toilet. Be the think we are too good to do dark when I one who leaves a those things for people was finally note to thank the around us, I hope someone well enough to garbage collectors very lovingly knocks us get back to the or the people who right off that pedestal. car. I felt awful deliver our mail.

You know that children’s for being mad Be the one who song, ‘This Little Light of at him earlier. smiles to the Mine’? I hope at the end I should have homeless man of the day, when my family known better. you pass every says, ‘Thank you today for’ His prestige morning, and during their prayers, that did not keep Denae Jones brings him a cup they will have a list of him from being Contributing of coffee on a many ways they were a humble.

Columnist cold day. Be the light to others. In between Facebook one who reaches all the orneriness that I shared a memout to the single know they are capable of, I ory with me mom who desperately hope they also did things the other day from several throughout their day to years ago, where I was ask- needs help with a project around the house or surhumbly speak to others ing a friend if his daughter got to meet a lot of celebri- prised with a pizza delivery without words. I hope they so she doesn’t have to cook will have observed the ties at her job in New York that night. Be the one who same thing through me.

City. His reply was, ‘Yes, shovels the driveway for an What can we do today to she meets many of the be the one who reaches out celebs, but most important- elderly neighbor, or rakes their leaves without them when nobody else will? I ly she knows the janitors having to ask. Be the one know that at the end of and from whence she to change the baby’s diaper your day, you will have a came.’ I love this. His and wipe their nose. Be the list too. Have a blessed father’s heart was so proud one who tells a story and week, everyone! of his daughter for being sets an example without successful at her job, but was also proud that she didn’t forget her roots and YOUR LEGISLATORS what the important things are in life. It brings to mind one of my favorite U.S. Representative U.S. Senators scripture verses in Matthew Dr. Brad Wenstrup (R) Rob Portman (R) 23 that says, ‘For those (202) 225-3164, (202) 224-3353 who exalt themselves will or by email at Sherrod Brown (D) be humbled, and those who wenstrup.house.gov.

(202)224-2315 State Representative humble themselves will be Doug Green (R) Governor exalted.’ That pretty much (614) 644-6034 John Kasich (R) speaks for itself. or by email at 77 S. High St. One of the definitions of rep66@OhioHouse.gov 30th Floor ‘humble’ in the dictionary State Senator Columbus, Ohio 43215 is ‘showing that you do not Joseph Uecker (R) (614) 466-3555 think of yourself as better (614) 466-8082 than other people.’ Let us uecker@OhioSenate.gov not think so much of ourselves that we forget to do

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Quarter Raffle at SHCTC

Open Arms Always will be holding a 25 cent Raffle and Silent Auction on Friday Sept 9 at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center on Hamer Road in Georgetown.

Doors open at 6, Raffle starts at 7. There will be a Silent Auction as well as a split the pot. Food will be available, so come hungry!

Open Arms Always, a non-profit support group for veterans and their families provides information and monetary assistance to active or honorably discharged members of the American Armed Forces.

Georgetown Lady G-Men Varsity Soccer team visits veteran’s home Submitted/THE

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The Georgetown Lady G-Men Varsity Soccer team recently visited the Ohio Veteran’s Home in Georgetown to help pull weeds and visit with veterans and staff. (back row from left) Coach Ashley Corbin, holding Kennedy Grace Corbin, Lauren Carter, Jasmin Johnson, Madi Kattine, Desiree Carter, Torie Utter, Jayelyn Ramey, Maddie Benjamin, Emmalee Rockey, Hannah Gregory, Hailey Gregory, Kenzie Benjamin, Regan Gable, Libby Scott, and Bella Clifton (front row from left) Amaya Lovell, Hannah Cox, Ella Roy, Makena Corbin, Bryson Roy, Laura Wood, and Danielle Williams

Substance abuse resource center to open in Clermont County

BY Amy Foley Ex. Director The HOPE Community Center

Do you or a loved one need help with an addiction? Do you or a loved one need recovery support or assistance in navigating through the various treatment resources in and around our county? Are you new in your recovery and feel that you would benefit from some ongoing recovery support?

There's a collaborative effort among local grass root groups to help with the growing and overwhelming heroin epidemic in our county.

The Hope Center in Amelia will be opening on Friday, September 16, 2016 as a community resource center to assist individuals and their family members who seek recovery from the disease of addiction.

In the beginning the Hope Center will be open

from 10:00-12:00 on Fridays on a limited basis and will increase hours and days based on the demand.

The Hope Center will be staffed with a group of dedicated volunteers from some of the various local grass root groups who have in one way or another been impacted by the disease of addiction.

These volunteers serve in one or more of the following recovery assistance groups, SOLACE Clermont County, Smart Recovery, Brave Choices and LightShine Addiction Recovery Services. We will have Outreach Specialists and Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists onsite also.

Our goals are twofold, to assist those who desire to go into treatment by educating them as to the various treatment opportunities available to them, and to serve as a recovery support person to those

who are early in their recovery with the goal of connecting them to the various agencies and resources available to them.

The bottom line is that we want to meet the person where they're at in their recovery and to help them move forward thus alleviating some of the unnecessary stress that early recovery can bring.

It is important to note that all who seek support and treatment resources will be counseled in a confidential manner without fear of legal ramifications.

We do not claim to offer any professional advice, all resources and information provided by our volunteers are on a strictly non-professional basis. We are simply concerned citizens and families who also have been impacted by this horrible epidemic.

The Hope Center is

located at 4 Cecila Dr. Amelia, Ohio. Walk ins are welcome and appointments along with more information can be obtained from calling Mark (Smart Recovery) @ 513-405-3167 and/or Claudia (LightShine Addiction Services) @ 513-512-7007. There are "no fees" for our services however donations are appreciated to help with our operating costs and to benefit those in need.

Donations can be made to "The Hope Center" and should be earmarked for "Community Resource Center."

We are also seeking to increase our volunteer base so if anyone is interested please call the phone numbers listed above for further details.

We must come together as a community to fight this horrible, horrible epidemic that has permeated our community and destroying our families.

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We believe that if we can help one person to recover then they too will lend a hand to another to recover. This is how we fight this epidemic. The solution lies in us and in our community!

RCC Car show

The 15th Annual RCC Car Show will be held Saturday, September 10 at the Russellville Church of Christ located on US 62 in Russellville.

All cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome.

This year’s Feature Model is the Chevy Chevelle.

Over 65 trophies will be awarded. Registration is 9:00AM to Noon. Dash Plaques & T-Shirts to first 50 to register.

Win Brickyard 400 tickets and many more Door Prizes.

DJ, Pork BBQ, homemade pies and more great food.

Bring the family. All proceeds go to help area families in need. For more information call Phil at (937) 392-4820.

Mum sale at Eastern Open The Eastern High School Junior Class is sponsoring a Mum and Fall Decoration Sale on Saturday, September 10 at the front High School/Middle School parking lot from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mums of six different colors as well as fodder shocks and straw bales will be available.

Mums and fodder shocks are only $10 while the straw bales are $5. Stop by to get what you need to make your yard ready for the season.

Scout Night in Mt. Orab

Arms Always

The next meeting for Open Arms Always has been scheduled for Saturday, September 10, at 2:00 p.m. at the Mt. Orab La Rosa's.

Mt. Orab VFW Car Show

The Wilson Sroufe VFW Post 9772 of Mount Orab, will host its 3rd Annual Car & Truck Show on Sunday, September 11th at the Mount Orab Park on South High Street.

There is a $10 entry fee and registration will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. with opening ceremonies at noon.

Awards will be presented at 3pm. There will be plenty of food, door prizes and a split the pot. Trophies will be awarded to the top twenty 1979 and older and the top ten 1980 and newer.

Military equipment, vendors and the public are welcome and a Veterans Favorite trophy will be awarded. For more information contact Claude at (513) 426-4452.

Three 2016 graduates of Ripley Union Lewis Huntington schools were recently awarded a $200.00 book scholarship from the family of Attention Mount Orab Donald and Diane boys in grades K-5.

Thompson in memory of Scouts night will be held their daughter Melissa on Wednesday September Thompson Tull.

14, 2016 from 6-730 pm at This year’s recipients the Mount Orab Methodist are Suzanne Dragoo, Church, 212 Church St. Courtney German and Mount Orab.

Brook Maze. Donnie, Submitted/THE BROWN COUNTY PRESS Meetings are held every Diane and family wish 2nd and 4th Wednesday of Pictured left to right are Suzanne Dragoo, Courtney German, Donnie Thompson, the month at 7 pm. If you these girls the best of luck Diane Thompson and Brooke Maze. in their college career. are unable to make it this night, please feel free to call Cubmaster Greg James at 937-444-9545 or send an On July 29 young achiev- standing she Young achiev- email to james8727@roaders 4-H club member Sydney ers or a new club started in runner.com.

Carrington judged her scrap- 2016 where Sydney serves book project at the Ohio as president and Evelyn State fair. serves as recreation officer.

After being judged and The young achievers are completing a skill A thon very proud of the young 10463 Hamer Rd. about her knowledge of achievers are very proud of Georgetown, Ohio 45121 scrapbooking Sydney was their outstanding of the day awarded outstanding of the recipients of would like to SCOTT & NIKKI COOK Owners day. congratulate all who qualiOn August 2 Evelyn fied to judge at the Ohio Cahall judged her project State fair including Ashley sew fun after an intense inter- Brandenburg with her projview and a fashion show ect teens on the road to finanEvelyn was awarded out- cial success.

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The Williamsburg Garden Club recently named Jessica Wenzel as "2016 Gardner of the Year" for the Williamsburg Community. She resides at 129 South Front Street. The award of a garden marker was presented by Club member Sharma Hatcher. The award is given annually to the individual or individuals whose gardens are judged the most beautiful.

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Lee Nora Flechtner, Georgetown, case #20161154, DOD 11-142014, filed 8-23-2016 Dorothy E. Holton, Ripley, case #20161156, DOD 8-11-2016, filed 824-2016 Mildred Massner, Georgetown, case #20161155, DOD 6-282016, filed 8-24-2016

Charles E. Moore, Russellville, case #20161152, DOD 7-182016, filed 8-17-2016 Dorsey B. Tomlin, Russellville, case #20161157, DOD 6-172016, filed 8-24-2016 Morris N. Wright, Williamsburg, case #20161153, DOD 5-182016, filed 8-17-2016

Miranda Marie Frey, 21, Williamsburg, homemaker to marry Nicholas Robert Michael, 27, Williamsburg, mechanic assembler, filed 8-18-2016 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 823-2016 Kelsey Renee Neu, 22, Lynchburg to marry Devin Keith Highlander, 21, theater rigging, filed 8-192016

Generous individuals are being asked to “move” in support of the fight against Alzheimer’s disease at the 2016 Adams, Brown & Highland Counties Walk to End Alzheimer’s at the Adams County Fairgrounds in West Union on Saturday, Sept. 17.

Registration begins at 9 a.m.; the Walk start will be at 10 a.m.

As the primary national fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association, Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is an annual event th at brings the community together to remember and support those affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

Proceeds from the event

will directly fund programs and services of the Southeastern Ohio branch office of the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati, serving families in Adams, Brown and Highland counties.

Association programs and services are provided free of charge.

Last year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s in West Union attracted more than 300 walkers and raised $38,000.

For more information about the Walk, contact Ms. Bosse at (800) 272-3900 or email: dbosse@alz.org.

You can register online by visiting the Chapter’s web site at alz.org/cincinnati.

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Saying goodbye to summer CHRISTINE TAILER COLUMNIST

It is that wonderful, between time of year, when the days are still long and filled with sunshine, but the evening air is chilly, reminding me to head inside for long sleeved shirt. The evening sounds of summer tree frogs and crickets still fill the creek valley, but the hillsides have turned a deep dark green, and I can see that some of the leaves are just beginning to turn to golden yellow.

As I walk to the pasture, and pass by my garden I can also see that it too has begun to yellow and look tired, as though getting ready to hunker down for a cool weather nap. The squash vines have withered away. Only the long rows of marigolds seem to perfectly flourish, overflowing their boundaries.

They seemed poised to take over the whole valley.

Their sweet orange scent mingles with the citrus smell of the flowered lemon basil. The basil, though two to three feet tall, has started to curl its leaves, season almost done.

The broccoli has long since bolted, but the tomatoes are now suddenly so abundant that I can't keep up. Oh how I wish that I could time the cucumber and tomatoes to ripen at the same time. I dream of fresh cucumber and tomato salads, but my cucumber vines seem to always be the first of my garden crops to wither, and my tomatoes are always the last to ripen.

Many tomatoes have fallen and lie rotting on the ground and I face the reality that two long rows of plants is simply too much for me to tend, and next year I will plant far fewer.

I won't worry about the excess fruit though. I have invited our neighbors to come and pick as many as

they can, and those on the ground will just become compost for next year's garden, and perhaps even seed for a few volunteers.

There is no doubt about it.

Not only summer, but my gardener's resolve, is coming to an end.

Though I do still cling to my summer's imagination.

I imagine that all throughout the coming fall and winter, as I dream about next year's perfect harvest, I will be able to open a door and step inside my garden. For you see, I plan to bring a few flowering tomato plants inside my greenhouse. I will plant them in large bins and place them next to my miniature mobile citrus grove. The seven tree grove now stands in drums, not too far from the greenhouse.

The little trees have flourished for the past year and a half.

All throughout the summer, the grapefruit, oranges, lemons, and limes have been soaking up the creek valley's hot humid weather, but in a few weeks, I will tilt each tree's drum up onto my hand cart and wheel them back inside the frost free safety of my greenhouse.

And my strawberries!

Some are ever bearing and are still flowering and producing a few fruit. I plan to pot a few of the particularly hearty plants inside the greenhouse for the winter. Oh how lovely it will be to pick a juicy ripe strawberry as I watch the snow fall outside. So I dream of dining on a fresh citrus and strawberry salad this winter as I plan next summer's garden.

So as the dark green leaves of late summer start to yellow and fall to the ground, I imagine the warmth of my winter greenhouse world. It is a small world, only measuring eighteen by twenty four feet, but it is filled to the brim with my dreams of green growing bounty.

In my greenhouse, and in my dreams, summertime can live well beyond this between time of year.

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G-Men finish runner-up of 9 teams

runners to the finish line in the high school boys' race,

BY WADE LINVILLE ventured to Ripley-Union- posting a winning time of THE RIPLEY BEE Lewis-Huntington High 16:29 along the hilly 5K School to win the eighth course near the Ohio River.

A successful cross coun- annual Ripley Cross Rigdon won the Ripley try season continued for Country Invitational.

Invite after winning the the Eastern Warriors on It was Eastern senior Division III race at the Saturday, Sept. 3, as they Blake Rigdon leading all Wilmington Cross Country Meet the week prior and the Felicity-Franklin Early Bird Run earlier in the season.

Placing second in the high school boys' race at the eighth annual Ripley Invite was Manchester's Ethan Pennywitt with a time of 17:26.

Also aiding the Warriors' team victory were Garyn Purdy, who placed fourth overall with a time of 18:06; Logan Lainhart, who placed fifth on the field of 78 runners with a time of 18:11; Ian Wiles, who placed 11th with a finish time of 18:46; and Cy Young, who placed 14th with a time of 18:59.

Finishing runner-up in team competition for the high school boys' race was the Georgetown G-Men. The G-Men were led to the finish line by senior Chris Dietrick, who placed seventh overall with a time of 18:19.

Emerson Cahall was the second G-Man to cross the Wade Linville/ The Ripley Bee finish line, placing 12th Senior Josh Deaton leads Ripley runners to the finish with a time of 18:49. line in the high school boys’ race at this year’s RULH Georgetown's Tanner Ellis finished 13th overall with a Cross Country Invitational held Sept. 3.

G-Men blast past the Rockets G’town boys rise to 3-1 in SBAAC Nat’l Div.

BY WADE LINVILLE THE RIPLEY BEE

The Georgetown G-Men have hit an early season winning streak, claiming their third consecutive victory on Thursday, Sept.

3 as they ventured to Clermont Northeastern High School to dominate for a 7-0 victory.

“We’ve been playing really good soccer lately,” said Georgetown head coach Cory Cahall.

According to Cahall, his G-Men have been putting together some great performances both defensively and offensively over the

past few games with excellent play coming from several players on the offensive end and players such as senior goalkeeper Zach Shouse, along with defenders Chris Hettinger (senior), Luke Gast (junior), Will Mootz (junior), Noah Bishop (sophomore) and others able to limit opponents to only one goal in their past two league contests as they G-Men outscored opponents 13-1, including the 6-1 win over Felicity-Franklin in a road game held Aug. 31.

Scoring goals in their most recent win at CNE

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Georgetown’s Luke Gast delivers a pass in the G-Men’s win over Clermont Northeastern.

were sophomore Cameron Brookbank and senior Tanner Householder, who led the team with two goals each; as well as Logan Doss (junior), Morgan Fleming (sophomore), Tanner Householder (senior), and Noah Pack (sophomore) who all fired for one goal each.

Tanner Householder leads the G-Men in scoring so far this season with six goals.

According to Cahall, a big lead against CNE made it possible to get some younger players some needed varsity experience while also getting the opportunity to move players around to different positions.

The G-Men’s only loss so far this season came in the season opener while on the road at Bethel-Tate High School, a 4-2 defeat at the hands of the Tigers.

As of Sept. 4, the Tigers were still unbeaten at 4-0 in Southern Buckeye Athletic/Academic Conference National Division play after their narrow 1-0 win over Blanchester on Sept. 1.

The G-Men were scheduled to face Blanchester in a road game on Sept. 6 and will be at Williamsburg on Sept. 19 before returning home to host Bethel-Tate on Sept.

22 as the battle for the SBAAC small school title continues.

Broncos suffer narrow loss at Little Miami in week two on the gridiron

BY WADE LINVILLE THE RIPLEY BEE

Coming off a win over the Hillsboro Indians to start their 2016 campaign on Aug. 26, the Western Brown Broncos suffered their first loss of the season with a 28-26 loss to Little Miami while on the road in week two, Sept. 2.

In what was a close bout throughout, the Broncos trailed 14-7 in the third quarter before Zach Stacy topped off a drive with a short touchdown run to help tie the game at 14 apiece with 8:48 to go in the third period.

A Panther touchdown with 2:06 to go in the third quarter would leave the

Broncos trailing 21-14.

The Broncos answered by capping off a drive with another Stacy touchdown run with 11:48 to go in the fourth quarter, but a missed kick for the extra point would leave the Broncos trailing 21-20.

The Panthers expanded their lead to 28-20 with 4:43 to go in the fourth quarter, as senior Nigel McCraney ran for a twoyard touchdown.

Just over two minutes later, it was Stacy breaking free for a 26-yard touchdown run to cut the Little Miami lead to 28-26 with 2:20 left on the clock, leaving the Broncos in desperate need of a two-point conversion to tie the game.

The pass for the two-point conversion fell incomplete for the Broncos.

Although the Bronco defense was able to hold the Panthers for a turnover on downs late in the game, lack of timeouts would allow the final minute to trickle off the clock before the Bronco offense could put up another score.

The Broncos totaled 330 yards of total offense with 242 passing yards and 88 rushing yards.

All rushing yards for Western Brown came from Stacy, who took 17 carries and scored three touchdowns.

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The Eastern Warriors pose with their trophy after winning the eighth annual Ripley Cross Country Invitational on Sept. 3.

finish time of 18:54, followed by teammate Tanner Householder who placed 20th with a time of 19:42.

Rounding out the GMen's top five was Kaden Mountain, placing 21st overall with a time of 20:00.

The home-standing Ripley Blue Jays were led to the finish line by senior Josh Deaton, who ran for a 15th place finish with a time of 19:04.

Ripley's Taylor McGuffey finished 31st

with a time of 20:57, followed by teammate Tristin Fisher who placed 37th with a time of 21:19.

Ripley's Clinton Bartley placed 41st of 78 runners with a time of 21:28, while teammate Carey Wright placed 49th with a time of 22:18.

HS BOYS TEAM RESULTS 1. Eastern 35 2. Georgetown 73 3. Felicity-Franklin 101 4. Manchester 106

5. Mason County 6. Clermont NE 6. Whiteoak 8. Ripley 9. Augusta

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In high school girls' cross country action, it was the Mason County Royals of Kentucky placing first of four teams with the Manchester Lady Greyhounds finishing runner-up and the Georgetown See RACE | 8

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Ripley’s Montrez McGill is on the attack during the Blue Jays’ Aug. 31 game against Fayetteville-Perry.

Rockets rise to 3-1 lead over Jays before lightning causes delay

BY WADE LINVILLE THE RIPLEY BEE

Coming off two straight losses to start the season, the Fayetteville-Perry Rockets were on track for their first victory of the season as they held a 3-1 lead over the home-standing Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington Blue Jays before lightning caused the match to be postponed on Aug. 31.

A goal by Fayetteville junior Zak Smyth gave the

Rockets a 1-0 lead, but the Jays were able to tie the match at one apiece with freshman forward Montrez McGill firing for a goal minutes later just before penalties took their toll on the Ripley varsity team.

A penalty in the box called against Ripley led to direct penalty kick from Fayetteville junior Evan Kirchner, who capitalized on the opportunity to score the Rockets' second goal of the day, leaving the Jays trailing 2-1.

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Fayetteville’s Evan Kirchner leads an attack during the

See BRONCOS | 8 Rockets’ Aug. 31 match at Ripley.

It wasn't long after the Rockets' sco red their second goal that a penalty called against Ripley senior Laymon Marshall for a push in the box set Kirchner up for another direct penalty kick.

Kirchner once again capitalized on the opportunity, driving in his second goal of the day to expand the Fayetteville lead to 3-1.

Marshall was called for another penalty for pushing less than a minute later, receiving a yellow card and being taken out of the game.

Fayetteville junior Collin Connor missed just high on the penalty shot just before lightning resulted in a delay.

The Blue Jays entered Wednesday's contest against Fayetteville coming off a 2-2 tie against Mason County, Ky. The Rockets suffered a 3-0 loss to LynchburgClay in their season opener and suffered a 6-1 loss to a skilled squad from Bethel-Tate in their second game of the season on Aug. 29.

The Rockets are scheduled to take on the Peebles Indians in a road game on Sept. 7.

The Blue Jays are scheduled to host the North Adams Green Devils on Sept. 7.

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Lady G-Men in third.

Mason County senior Rheagan Sizemore won the high school girls race with a finish time of 21:32.

Although Eastern Brown High School lacked enough female runners to compete as a full team, there were some Lady Warriors to perform very well as individuals, including freshman Camryn Pickerill who placed runner-up overall with a finish time of 22:18.

Eastern freshman Juanita Frost placed sixth overall with a finish time of 23:33, while freshman teammate Wade Linville/ The Ripley Bee Emily Fannin placed ninth Fayetteville-Perry’s Chase Jester muscles his way to the end zone for a touchdown on the field of 46 runners with a time of 23:48. The in the Rockets’ Sept. 2 game against Bethel-Tate. fourth Eastern runner to cross the finish line was sophomore Sierra Mitchell with a time of 29:12.

Fayetteville-Perry High School also had some individuals to perform well in

Tigers pin Fayetteville with 1st loss of season

Broncos

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Western Brown's junior quarterback Seth Becker completes 24-of-35 pass attempts to total 242 yards

in the air with one touchdown pass and two interceptions; his only touchdown pass going to receiving Evan Luttrell from 16 yards out.

Bronco junior Wyatt Fischer had another great

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With 8:52 to go in the second quarter, it was a 73-yard touchdown reception by Dockery that expanded the Tiger lead to 28-14.

An eight-yard touchdown run by Fayetteville's Chase Jester sliced the Tiger lead to 28-0 with three minutes to go in the first half, but the Tigers managed two more touchdowns in the final minutes of the first half with a 44-yard run to pay dirt coming from Cooper and a touchdown pass to Noble to Wade Linville/ The Ripley Bee leave the Rockets trailing 42-20 at halftime.

The Rockets returned to The Georgetown G-Men pose with their trophy after finishing runner-up in the score two touchdowns in the eighth annual Ripley Cross Country Invitational on Sept. 3. second half of play but struggled to stifle the Tiger offense that managed to put up 13 points in the second half to secure a 55-34 victory.

The Tigers totaled over 550 yards of offense in the week two win, 362 yards coming from their air attack.

The Rockets return home to host Finneytown for week three on Friday, Sept. 9. night on the receiving end, pulling down 12 receptions for 152 receiving yards.

The Broncos will have their hands full once again Wade Linville/ The Ripley Bee as they face Ross in week three on the gridiron Sept. Eastern’s Juanita Frost edges out Fayetteville’s Cecilia Murphy at the finish line during the eighth annual Ripley Cross Country Invitational held Sept. 3.

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The Fayetteville-Perry Rockets certainly had their hands full when venturing to Bethel-Tate High School for their second game of their 2016 gridiron campaign on Sept. 2. After the dust cleared and the final whistle was sounded, it was the Tigers coming away with a 55-34 victory to mark their first win of the season and to pin the Rockets with their first loss.

The Rockets would start off the game on an excellent note with Chase Lockwood returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown followed by a successful twopoint conversion to give Fayetteville an 8-0 lead just 12 seconds into the contest.

That would mark Lockwood's second kick-off return for a touchdown in as many games.

The Tigers responded by cruising down the field to cap off a drive with a touch-

down pass from junior quarterback Chris Wheeler to sophomore wide receiver Gabe Noble, followed by a successful two-point conversion pass to Wheeler to tie the game at eight apiece in the first period.

The Tigers took a 16-8 lead with 8:05 to go in the first quarter as Drake Dockery hauled in an 11yard touchdown pass to up the Tigers' lead to 14-8.

Following a successful pass to Austin Carter to complete the two-point conversion, the Tigers led 16-8.

The Rockets found themselves in a “fourth down and two yards to go” situation with just under 42 seconds remaining in the first quarter, and from there it was Austin Brockman taking a short carry for a touchdown to cut the Bethel lead to 1614.

A touchdown carry by Cooper to top off a Tiger drive left the Rockets trailing 22-14 with 10:54 to go before halftime break.

HS GIRLS TEAM RESULTS 1. Mason County 43 2. Manchester 52 3. Georgetown 58 4. Felicity-Franklin 70

Merchants National Bank Georgetown 120 S. Main St. 937-378-2603

Higginsport 314 Washington St. 937-375-4242

Batavia 2033 Hospital Dr. 513-735-1000

www.merchantsnat.com

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the high school girls' race, including sophomore Cecilia Murphy, who placed seventh overall with a time of 23:34.

Leading the Georgetown Lady G-Men to the finish line was freshman Katlin Colwell, who placed third overall with a finish time of 22:18.

Georgetown freshmen Allyson McHenry placed 10th overall with a finish time of 23:53, followed by sophomore teammate Laura Wood, who placed 19th with a time of 25:46.

Leading Ripley runners to the finish line was sophomore Charity York with a time of 29:50, placing 35th overall. Not far behind York was Ripley sophomore Tiffany Deaton, who placed 36th overall with a finish time of 29:59.

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RIPLEY FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK 200 E. State St. 1006 S. Second St. Ripley, OH 45167 Georgetown, OH 45121 937.378.6134 937.392.4375 Mon., Tues., Wed., & Thurs. 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

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Eastern’s Camryn Pickerill runs for a second place finish in the RULH XC Invite held Sept. 3.

NEWS

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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

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

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

HELP WANTED

DRIVERS: CDL-A. Hiring Owner Operators & Company Drivers! Newer Trucks, up to $4K Sign-On Bonus. Call Now! 866-263-6079.

EXPERIENCED ROUGH FRAMER or Carpenter’s Helper needed, new construction.

MUST HAVE Transportation & Phone.

Call 513-752-1606 leave message.

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 DRIVERS: HOME DAILY, Dedicated. $900 min pay!

Plus benefits!

2nd, 3rd shift runs.

CDL-A. 23yoa.

John: 937-773-9280.

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: GREAT Hometime. $1,250 + per week + Monthly Bonuses. Excellent Benefits. Newer Trucks. No Touch.

CDL – A 1 yr. exp.

855-842-8498.

Registered Nurse We offer a highly competitive salary and a benefits package, including 401(k). Accepting applications at: Sunrise Manor & Convalescent Center, 3434 St. Rt. 132, Amelia, OH 45102, (513) 797-5144.

AUTOMOTIVE / auto body / auto mechanic / auto parts sales person / auto part dismantler. Vandemark Company 513797-7278

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 SUNSET BAR AND GRILL HELP WANTED Bar Maid Will Train, References Required 937-392-4308 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.

PART TIME Lake Lorelei gate security.

Afternoons & weekends. Call 513-875-3435.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - accepting applications at Sunrise Manor & Convalescent Center 3434 St. Rt. 132, Amelia, Ohio 45102 (513) 797-5144

POLICE OFFICER

Hamersville Police Department is taking applications for a full-time officer. Primary duties will be as a School Resource Officer REQUIREMENTS: • Must be a certified police officer • Must be able to work well with students and staff • Must pass a thorough background investigation • Must take ongoing training to enhance skill set This position is ideal for an officer seeking primarily daytime weekday hours, most holidays off, and an extended summer vacation.

NO PHONE CALLS Fax Resume to 937-379-1745 or Email to HamersvillePD@aol.com

NOW HIRING EOE

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

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 RESIDENTIAL ROOFER Transportation & driver’s license required.

Pay according to experience. Apply in person at: 789 US Hwy 50 Milford, OH 45150.

513-965-9200.

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“This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”

JANITORIAL

HIRING!!!

ROOFERS Commerical and residential.

Hiring sheet metal mechanic for shop and field work. Also hiring steel building erectors. Apply in person at: 789 US Hwy 50 Milford, OH 45150.

513-965-9200.

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 SENIOR HOMECARE UNLIMITED, LLC., a rapidly growing company in Mt. Orab, OH is seeking CNA’s, STNA’s, & HHA’s in Adams, Brown & Highland Counties. If you enjoy working with the elderly & a flexible schedule please contact us at 937-444-0930.

UNION TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY has a 12 hour per week part-time circulation desk position available starting as early as September 12th. We are very customer service oriented–answering questions, helping patrons with finding material, helping with simple computer questions, able to shelve materials & being detail oriented a plus. Monday and Wednesday 5-8, Saturday 10-4. Questions? Please call Alison Gibson, Director at 937-392-4871, gibsonal@ ripleylibrary.com.

NIGHT TIME MECHANIC WANTED Jerry Ritter Trucking (513)625-6495

STATE TESTED NURSE AIDE - Accepting applications at Sunrise Manor & Convalescent Center 3434 St. Rt. 132, Amelia, Oh. 45102 (513) 797-5144

NOW HIRING! CLASS A CDL DRIVERS. Must have clean record and pass drug test. Must have 2 years experience. Good equipment and steady work. Retirement and health insurance available. Call 937-444-3717.

APTS UNFURNISHED

BATAVIA - 2 & 3 bedroom apartments available with open wait list. Accepting applications M-F, 9a.m.-4p.m. Apartments are income based. 513-732-3804 MT. ORAB - 1 and 2 bedroom. 55 and older community.

Call today! 937-444-1708 1 & 2 BR APARTMENTS Williamsburg, all utilities included except electric. 513-724-7802.

WAITING LIST NOW OPEN Owensville Commons Apartments

is currently accepting applications for 1br apartments for 62 years of age or older, handicapped/disabled regardless of age.

Applications taken M-F 9:30a.m.3:30p.m.

513-732-6935 TDD# 1-800-750-0750 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider & employer.”

We are looking for cleaning people to clean local accounts 2 times a week after 5 pm. If interested please email info to allstarcsllc@yahoo.com or call

614-402-5972

APTS UNFURNISHED

FOR RENT RIPLEY 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, kitchen appliances furnished, washer/dryer hookup. Perfect for couple or with 1 child.

NO PETS. Please NO SMOKERS. 937-205-3343

GET MORE FOR YOUR MONEY! New deluxe 1-3 BR apartments in Mt. Orab. These are a must see! 937-4443043.

2BR APARTMENTS w/attached garage in a 1-story tri-plex w/an equipped kitchen & laundry room, ample closet space, patio & a yard.

No steps, private street. Darling apartments. Utilities not included. Small pets allowed. Located at the Sandstone Estates, a mature-living community (55 & older) in Mt. Orab.

513-625-4522 or 513-309-3311.

FELICITY GARRISON PLACE SENIOR APARTMENTS 62 & OVER Rent Subsidized Free Utilities Secure Bldg.

On-site laundry Pets allowed

513-876-3590 TTY 800-750-0750 WILLIAMSBURG, SPACIOUS 2br ground floor apartment available, off street parking, heat & water included. Non-smoking preferred.

513-732-5771.

HOUSES FOR RENT

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

2 bedrm Mobile Home 1ba. in Ripley, $400 a month Plus Deposit.

513-218-3683.

AFTON AREA Recently remodeled, 2br house, public water & sewer, all appliances, nonsmoking, no pets; Rent $700.

Call 513-502-6307.

HOUSES FOR RENT

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.

Now accepting applications for one and two bedroom apartments.

For details call 937-795-2504

RIVERBEND APARTMENTS 1890 Vista Circle Aberdeen, OH. 45101

INCOME QUALIFICATIONS DO APPLY AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE MAY BE AVAILABLE

TDD #419-526-0466 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider”

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments at:

Markley Square Apartments located at 610 MARKLEY AVE. GEORGETOWN, OH 45121 or call for details at

937-378-6460

Stove, refrigerator, and on site laundry.

RENT BASED ON INCOME TDD #419-526-0466

“This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments at:

Georgetown 1 Apartments: 401 Marshall Ave. Georgetown, OH 45121 APPLY AT: 610 MARKLEY AVE. GEORGETOWN, OH 45121 or call for details at:

937-378-6460

Stove, refrigerator, and on site laundry.

Possibility of rental assistance. "Metro Accepted" TDD #419-526-0466 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”

Now Accepting Applications at AMANDA ACRES APARTMENTS

11 Cecelia Drive Amelia, Oh 45102

513-753-4334

DESIGNATED FOR 62 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, HANDICAP/ DISABLED REGARDLESS OF AGE.

ONE AND TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS WITH APPLIANCES FURNISHED. On site laundry facility. Call for details or pick up an application at the rental office Possibility of rental assistance. Metro accepted

TDD #419-526-0466 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

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.

WANTED TO RENT

WANTED TO RENT - SEPT 1ST- 2 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

GARAGE/ PARKING/ STORAGE

GARAGE FOR RENT CHEAP!!

9x18 garage with concrete floor and 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 HOUSES FOR SALE

BEAUTIFUL 4 BED 2 bath on Willow Run. New: hardwood, custom kitchen, windows, paint, carpet, custom patio, landscaping, call 513-519-7775 asking $174,900.

CLASSIFIEDS

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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.

Possible owner short term financing Dennis Wright 937-213-2060.

INVESTMENT PROPERTY

MISC. REAL ESTATE

BUSINESS SERVICES

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.

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!

Call 937-515-0947

CHILD CARE

FOR ALL your sewing needs for you, your family and your home. Call 937-4444276.

Reasonable rates, expert service.

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.

20 PRIME ACRES. 1800’ frontage Scott Township 937-444-7048

AUCTION

MISC. FOR RENT

SEVEN BENT TOBACCO BARN FOR RENT Shinkles Ridge Road area 606-845-2291 MOBILE HOMES, PARTS & SERVICE

SEWING & ALTERATIONS

ABANDONED DOUBLEWIDEplease take over. $3500 Deposit required 859-371-2140

MISC. FOR RENT

HUTCHINSON AUGER 10”X72’ $2100.00 Midland, Ohio 937-783-3796 or 937-302-6217

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.

FARM MERCHANDISE

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.

WANTED TO BUY

CASH PAID TODAY! Antiques, jewelry, furniture, appliances, gold silver, records, tools, all collectibles, household, estates, used cars. 30 year buyer - almost anything! 937-3782850, 937-378-2399, 513-348-5870 or 513256-8623.

PETS AND SUPPLIES

PITBULL PUPS male and female, 6 months. FREE! 937509-2997 HORSES/ LIVESTOCK

Ripley Bee

HAY & GRAIN

HAY FOR SALE Mixed grass, hay 4 X 5 round bales, and small square bales (937) 725-5050

MIXED HAY FOR SALE - 5x5 round bales $30.00, also square bales $4.50 937-618-1410 TRUCKS FOR SALE

2001 CHEVY SILVERADO, cab & a half, 118,000 miles, 5.3, some rust on rocker panels. Asking $3900.00 513-205-0230.

YARD/GARAGE SALE

GARAGE SALE: Shayler Park off Bach Buxton Rd. @1150 Creekstone Dr. Friday 9/9 & Saturday 9/10 9am–3pm. Roll top desk, bikes, sewing machine with cabinet, piano, many other items.

ESTATE/YARD SALE September 10 starting at 9am at 1311 South Main St., Georgetown Washer/dryer, dining room set, housewares, treadmill, snow blower & more.

YARD/GARAGE SALE

M U LT I - FA M I LY YARD SALE -Two Weeks Wed 9/14 Thus 9/15 & Fri 9/16 AND Wed 9/21 Thurs 9/22 & Fri 9/23 (10am-6pm) 3218 Pleasant Hill Rd. Mt. Orab. HUGE selection of baby/kids clothes for summer & winter seasons! Girls Clothing: newborn thru size 12 and some junior sizes. Coats, Shoes, Toys, Maternity Clothing, Adult Clothing (women & men), Household Items, New & Used Vera Bradley.

For Sale Registered Holstein Bull. 14 mo old., $1500 Call 937-544-7813

Saturday, Sept. 10th - 10:00 AM Ripley High School

1317 South Second Street, Ripley, Ohio

RULH School Surplus Auction - Buses, van, kitchen, athletic, classroom, office, storage building.

10x12 storage building, Round and octagon folding banquet tables on wheels, fiberglass insulated salad bar on wheels, metal work station, student desks, 8’ folding tables, security cameras, Pro-lift Personal Telescoping single-man lift, Blue Bird Transit Bus with 241,610 miles, Blue Bird Transit Bus with 197,063 miles, Blue Bird Transit Bus with 193,758 miles, Blue Bird Transit Bus with 211,178 miles, 1995 Chevy passenger van, 1991 International 3800 bus, Little Tikes plastic chairs, misc. office furniture, computer desks/tables, office wall dividers, overhead projectors, projector screens, musical equipment, rolls area rugs, Hi-low Pulley weight, Heavy bag.

Visit our website for photos!

Terms- Payment in full on day of Auction. Cash, check w/ID, Visa, Mastercard, with 3% handling fee.

NO BUYERS PREMIUM! Campbell’s Frontier Realty

David Campbell - Broker

937-392-4308

VIEW THESE & MANY OF OUR OTHER AUCTIONS & REAL ESTATE LISTINGS AT:

campbellauctioneers.com

PUBLIC NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICE U.S. Postal Service Statement of Ownership Management and Circulation 1. Publication Title - The Ripley Bee 2. Publication No. 466-300 3. Filing Date - 9-8-2016 4. Issue Frequency - Weekly 5. No. of Issues Published Annually - 52 6. Annual Subscription Price - $26.00 7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication 219 South High Street, Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154 Contact Person - Tony Adams Telephone - 513-732-2511 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher 219 South High Street, Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154 9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor: Publisher - Tony Adams, 219 South High Street, Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154.

Editor - Wayne Gates, 219 South High Street, Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154.

10. Owner: Full Name and Complete Mailing Address Scott Champion 100%, 465 E. Main St., Batavia, Ohio 45103.

11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, or Other Securities. None 12. Tax Status (For completion by nonprofit organizations authorized to mail at nonprofit rates) The purpose, function, and nonprofit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes: Has Not Changed During Preceding 12 Months.

13. Publication Title - The Ripley Bee 14. Issue Date for Circulation Data Below - 9-8-2016 15. Extent and Nature of Circulation: Newspaper a. Total Number of Copies (Net Press Run) - (*Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months) *609; (**No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date) **600 b. Paid Circulation (By Mail and Outside the Mail) (1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 (Include paid distribution above nominal rate, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies) - *103; **102 (2) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 (Include paid distribution above nominal rate, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies) - *62; **61 (3) Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS® - *69; **62

(4) Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through the USPS (e.g. First-Class Mail®) - *0; **0 c. Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation (Sum of 15b (1), (2), (3), and (4)) - *234; **225 d. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution (By Mail and Outside the Mail) (1) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies included on PS Form 3541 - *0; **0 (2) Free or Nominal Rate InCounty Copies included on PS Form 3541 - *20; **20 (3) Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS (e.g., FirstClass Mail) - *70; **62 (4) Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail (Carriers or other means) - *0; **0 e. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution (Sum of 15d (1), (2), (3) and (4)) - *90; **82 f. Total Distribution (Sum of 15c and e) - *324; **307 g. Copies not Distributed *20 office/266 returns 286, **20 office/273 returns 293 h. Total (Sum of 15f and g) *609; **600 i. Percent Paid (15c divided by 15f times 100) - *72%; **73% 17. Publication of Statement of Ownership. If the publication is a general publication, publication of this statement is required. Will be printed in the 9-8-16 issue of publication.

18. Signature and Title of Editor, Publisher, Business Manager, or Owner - Tony Adams, 9-8-2016.

I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties).

RB 9-8-16, 9-15-16 ---------------------------------------NOTICE TO BIDDERS STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Columbus, Ohio Division of Construction Management Legal Copy Number: 160527 Sealed proposals will be accepted from pre-qualified bidders at the ODOT Office of Contracts until 10:00 a.m. on October 6, 2016. Project 160527 is located in Brown County, SR 41-01.93 Safety and is a RELOCATION project. The date set for completion of this work shall be as set forth in the bidding proposal. Plans and Specifications are on file in the Department of Transportation.

RB 9-8-16, 9-15-16 ----------------------------------------

Ripley Bee Legal Notice DEADLINE Monday 10:00 A.M.

NEWS

Ripley Bee

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Voting information in Brown Co. Mark your calendar for events 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.

Contact your county board of elections or visit www.MyOhioVote.com 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.

V i s i t www.MyOhioVote.com for all the information you need to vote in Ohio this November.

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

Regan Gable Makeover My Space, Senior

Alyssa Sullivan Dress Up – Formal Wear Shopping Savvy – Senior-Outstanding of the Day

Local 4-H’ers perform well at state fair

The first of two 4-H still project judging events was held on July 12th at the Southern Hills Career and Technical Center.

This event was for any projects in the areas of Clothing, Food and Nutrition, and Family and Consumer Sciences. These youth were competing for county placings that will be announced at the 2016 Brown County Fair and also to qualify to compete at the Ohio State Fair.

Additionally, any youth with projects in other areas such as Natural Resources, Shootings Sports or Leadership were able to participate in judging to qualify for participation at the Ohio State Fair, these projects will be judged again at the second 4-H still project judging on September 8th. Over 100 projects were judged for county placings and state fair qualification.

The following youth were selected to represent Brown County at the 2016 Ohio State Fair. All of the youth who participated in project judging and at the state fair did an outstanding job. Results from their participation at the state fair are also listed after their projects.

An Outstanding of the Day means the youth placed in the top 20 percent, a Clock Trophy means they were overall winner for their class. Congratulations to all those who participated!

State Fair Qualifiers and Results

Ashley Bradenburg Teens on the Road to Financial Success Kayla Berry Loungewear

Evelyn Cahall Sew Fun

Tristen Cahall Shooting Sports, Archery, SeniorOutstanding of the Day Sydney Carrington Scrapbooking, Senior Outstanding of the Day Cecelia Clubb Sports Nutrition 1: On Your Mark!, Junior

Jacob Clubb Tune It Up-Outstanding of the Day Self-Determined Project, Senior Moriah Combs Shooting SportsHunting and Wildlife, Senior Christopher Cook Beyond the Grill

Alexis Corbin Let’s Start Cooking

Emily Cox My Favorite Things, Junior Cierra Creighton Sundresses and Jumpers

Allison Daniels 2nd Year or More Scrapbooking, Junior

Rebekah Grayless Outerwear for Anywhere Dashboard Dining, Senior

Shelby Griffith My Favorite Things, Senior Crank It Up Growing in Communities-Clock Trophy Staying Healthy, Senior Trapping Muskrats in Ohio Focus on Photography, Level 1 Science Fun with Kitchen Chemistry Samantha Hamilton Snack Attack Grace Humble Tops for Tweens

Jarrett Ingle Cake Decorating, Advanced, Junior Grill Master, Junior Shooting Sports-Rifle, Junior On the Cutting Edge (Vet Science 3)

Isabella Insko Cake Decorating, Intermediate, Junior Sarah Jones Alcohol and Abuse, Senior

Alyson Swingle Accessories for Teens Scrapbooking, Junior Growing on My OwnOutstanding of the Day First Aid in Action – Junior

Olivia Waits Racing the Clock to Awesome Meals- Clock Trophy

Caitlyn Wills You’re the Athlete – Junior-Outstanding of the Day The Laundry Project

Laura Wood Get Started in Art, Senior Finding Your Voice: Public SpeakingOutstanding of the Day

with the Ol’ Fisherman GEORGE ROOKS

Howdy folks--For you folks that would like free knitting or crochet lessons, the Owensville Methodist church will be the place.

On Wednesday mornings from 10 AM till 12 noon starting on Wednesday starting on September 7.

If you are interested call, Mary Kelch at 513–543–3134. They have free knitting and crochet classes at the Rambler Center in Russellville, Ohio beginning Friday mornings from 10 AM till 12 noon on September 9.

They also need supplies, so if you have any yarn or supplies like they use please call Mary. They donate these items they make. They make hats and scarves for needy kids and homeless shelters; so get involved please. These ladies at the Russellville Ramblin Center do so much. Now Mark your calendar for the craft show at the Ramblin Center on November 5. This is a good craft show. There are some extra fine items to see and buy. One seller makes bowls out of knots on trees. I will be there with my wood items and would like to see all you folks. The ladies serve some fine food.

Now Mark your calendar for the homecoming at the Old Bethel United Methodist Church here in the East Fork area. It will be September 18 at 2 PM. The music will be furnished by the Kinner express, John Hale and Alan Ausman from Bethel.

Beekeepers to meet The Brown County Beekeepers will meet on September 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the Western Brown High School.

The speaker will be Dave Dugan, Extension Educator Ohio Valley Extension

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Olivia Lovett Self-Determined, Junior

Sage Meranda Cake Decorating, Beginner, Junior Tyler Newberry Grill Master, Senior

Elizabeth Piscopink Get Started in Art, Junior

Ashely Poff Cake Decorating, Beginner, SeniorOutstanding of the Day Brynn Ratcliff Fun with Clothes

Caterina Rockey Let’s Bake Quick Breads Maria Rockey The Global Gourmet

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2016 Blevins Scholarship awarded 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.

Corral for the noon meal and be treated like a queen. This is the way the folks do when she is there.

Mike said the crappie fishing is getting better and the milkman is catching some fine crappie. I hope he is getting his freezer filled up with crappie since the charity event Mike had at the Boars Head.

Now on September 17 and 18 will be the crappie fish off for the fisherman that qualify for the year.

This fish off is a great thing for the folks that fish in the events all summer – good luck.

Now about Mr. Chester the cat, when he comes to my chair in the evening I think he wants out. But when I go to the door and he goes next to his food bowl he wants food put in it. If he goes to the screen door he wants out. Not his food bowl has plenty of dry food in it but he wants it full. He has his way of telling me what he wants – these animals train us well don't you think?

The Farmer’s Market at Bethel on Friday evenings from 4 PM till 7 PM is doing well. The gardens are starting to slow down but there are still several vegetables at the market along with some find bakery items so come and visit and get some good garden items.

There are several activities taking place this fall.

One is the Holy House at the Methodist Church in Bethel. The folks at the church sure get involved in this project so I don't forget it.

Start your week by going to the house of worship of your choice and praising the good Lord.

God bless all . . .

More later . . .

Cardinal Land Conservancy

Agent. He will help us better understand how farming and beekeeping can work together. There will also be information about The next meeting of the the open honey show and Eastern Council of the our booth at the Brown Cardinal Land Conservancy County Fair. will be held on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at 104 1/2 South Main Street in Georgetown, the office of Pat Hornschemeier.

Our council serves Adams, Brown and Highland Counties and is the successor to the Southern Ohio Farmland Preservation Association.

Please join us to get an update on the activities of the Cardinal Land Conservancy, to learn how to preserve green space and farmland for future generations and to help in our important mission.

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This is always a good time with refreshments to enjoy and several folks to visit and get the news on how each person is getting along and the folks that need some help.

The Grants Green Houses have plenty of mums, flowering kale, flowering cabbage, and lots of tomatoes. They also have different kinds of flowers and now it is a good time to get these plants.

Last Friday evening I had an invite to the Mount Moriah Church for a steak supper by Mr. and Mrs. Vanscyoc. It was excellent and on the way down I got in a heavy rain below Amelia. They were cooking the steaks on the grill outside so the rain made the steak dinner late. Here at home I didn't have any rain. It quit raining down there and the steaks were great.

I had the pleasure of attending a Lions Club meeting at Waverly, Ohio on Monday evening. I was invited by Clark to go with him from his house to Waverly – it was 93 miles.

The Waverly Lions Club have a great Lions den.

This meeting was an organizational meeting. There were Lion members from several clubs in this part of Ohio. On the way up on State Route 32, I saw places Ruth Ann and I saw when we were Deputies in the Grange and would travel on the way to go to Grange’s around Portsmouth. That was a long way for us to travel.

There was one Grange with several fine ladies and men in that Grange.

I talked to Mike at the Boars Head Bait Shop in Afton and he said grandma was doing good. She is ready to go to the Golden

The Cardinal Land Conservancy is your local land trust, whose mission is to preserve natural habitats, waterways, and productive lands we love in southwest Ohio by working with individuals, families and communities.

For further information, call Pat Hornschemeier at (513) 752-0647.

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Dogs available for adoption at Brown Co. Animal Shelter

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Lions Club Golf Scramble

The Mt. Orab Lions Club is hosting the "Ben Houser Memorial" Golf Scramble at White Oak Golf Course, 5510 Tri County Highway in Sardinia on Saturday, Sept.

24.

Registration is at 9:00 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10:00 a.m.

Cost is $200.00 per team of four. There will be a $10,000.00 "Hole in One"

contest along with food and two drink tickets.

Split the Pot and door prizes will also be featured.

The golf scramble helps support the Mt. Orab Lions Club's projects and services for the Mt. Orab community.

Those with questions may contact Carroll Wallace at (937) 378-4444 or any Mt. Orab Lions Club member.

Merchants National Bank is pleased to 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

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.

The residents of the Ohio Valley Manor were happy to see family and friends the week of August 22nd through 29th, 2016.

Helen Henize spent time with Rhonda Jones.

Patricia A. Creamer of Manchester and Summer Gray of Georgia came to see residents Nellie Gray and Jessie Sanders.

Alice Himes enjoyed time with Denise and Doug Palmer, Dawn Grippa and Gary Palmer; she also was happy to receive a card from the members of McColm Chapel.

Please keep Dawn Grippa uplifted in your prayers. She was pleased to see Jerah and Lisa Lynch, Jane and Lee Bevins, Michelle and Bob Hults.

Herb Polley continues to spend time with family and

friends including his wife, Jane Polley, Rhonda DeFosse, Kay, Bobby, Lisa, Paul, Kenny, Tammy and Susan Polley and Jay Regenstein.

Shirley Washington, Davi Pritchett and Breanna Bealer came to see resident Mary Pharris. Please pray for Mary and her daughters as they face some medical issues.

Jeanete Carrington's company included Dwight and Paulette Carrington, Jane Polley, Mark and Joy Phelps.

In addition to visiting the residents listed above we also stopped in to see: Valerie Shelton, Bonnie Roush, Judy Burson, Roy Copple, Helen Kerr, Ella "Jane" List, Betty Flaugher, Kathryn Tong and Ada Daulton. Have a great week!

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Bounty

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Two more dogs are available for adoption today at the Brown County Animal Shelter in Georgetown. #4948 "HELEN

HUNT" Female (spayed) is approximately 2 to 3 years old. Helen is a beauty with soulful eyes. She loves attention, kids other dogs and even cat tested

pretty well. She is starting to lose hope that she will ever find her home. #4963 "BOUNTY" Male (intact) is approxiamtely 2 years old and 55

lbs.

Bounty is a happy go lucky boy. If you like labs you will love Bounty!

BY Faye Mahaffey

• Water newly planted trees and shrubs once a week • Cut back ragged-looking perennials • Divide perennials • Divide peonies • Plant tulips • Continue direct-seeding lettuce, endive and spinach • Harvest the last of your basil before frost • Dig up and pot rosemary to overwinter indoors • Clean up areas of the vegetable garden that have finished producing • Move indoors any houseplants that have summered outdoors. Be sure to check for signs of

insects as you bring them in.

Have the weeds overtaken your garden? I always laugh when I hear someone say, “Yep, I cleaned the weeds out of my garden with the mower!” At least try to get the weeds cut down before they go to seed or the vicious cycle will continue.

Are you wondering what to do with all your milkweed pods? If you aren’t going to plant them, your county Soil and Water Conservation District office will take them. During September and October, everyone is encouraged to collect

milkweed pods from established plants and drop them off at the nearest pod collection station.

Clermont SWCD’s office at the county fairgrounds (1000 Locust Street in Owensville) will serve as the collection station for Clermont County. Brown County SWCD’s office is located at 706 S. Main St. in Georgetown and will serve as the collection station for Brown County.

Anyone is welcome to drop off milkweed pods between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

To collect the seed pods from a milkweed plant, it is best to pick them when they are dry, gray, or brown in color. If the center seam pops with gentle pressure, they can be picked. It is best to collect pods into paper bags or paper grocer sacks. Avoid using plastic bags because they attract moisture.

Store seeds in a cool, dry area until you can deliver it to the SWCD office.

Harvesting pods from milkweed plants does not have any effect on the population of milkweed in established areas. It is recommended that you wear disposable gloves when picking and handling pods.

All milkweed pods collected during this time will be processed by the Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative (OPHI) partners and all of the seed collected will be used to establish new plantings and create additional habitat for the monarch butterfly throughout Ohio.

Interested in learning more about native plants and including them in your landscape? Plan to attend our first garden seminar on Thursday, September 22 at the Mt. Orab campus of Southern State Community College.

Chris McCullough, President of the Cincinnati Chapter of Wild Ones, will present the program, Getting Started: A Beginner’s Guide to Natural Landscaping in Your Own Backyard.

Remember that all seminars are free and open to the public. We will meet in room 107 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mark your calendars for this interesting and informative garden seminar sponsored by the OSUE Brown County Master Gardener Volunteers.

Garden tasks for September As we find ourselves in the last week of August, it is time to check September’s list of gardening tasks.

Our list of tasks includes: • Continue watering your garden as needed during dry weather • Continue collecting seeds for next year’s garden • Continue checking regularly for signs of pests and diseases • Continue weeding your beds • Cover water gardens with netting to catch any falling leaves

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“Change for Charity” kicks off new year of fundraising for local charities

BY Martha B. Jacob

The Brown County Change for Charity, group (BCCFC) will begin its 2016-2017 fundraisers that are held each month in Brown County.

“Our meetings will be held monthly at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center on Hamer Rd in Georgetown,” said Judy Martin, with Change for Charity. “Our next meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Friday Sept 9.

“BCCFC is a group of volunteers that help local non-profit charities here in Brown County raise funds for their organizations. We are all independent business people (both men and women) that have home based businesses who want to help make a different in our own community.”

According to Martin, during the school year the group helps charities organize their individual fund-raisers, by donating their time, their products and the materials needed to hold raffles and silent auctions held at SHCTC. “We use to take the summer off, but this year we were asked to help the American Legion raise funds to bring the Vietnam

Nam wall to Brown County, the Western Brown Ladies Soccer Team and we even ventured to Clermont County to assist Wayne Township Fire Department with a .fundraiser,” Martin said.

“We will be helping the following Charities this fall at SHCTC: • September 9... Open Arms Always • October...the Pregnancy Resource Center • November... Shop With a Cop • December...Brown County Humane Society.

“We ask that the community come and help us help the charities and have fun in the process. The raffles are usually held the second Friday of the month, but can be moved to another day if there is a conflict with the school's schedule.

“We do however, ask that everyone check our Facebook page, Brown County Change for Charity, and the Brown County Press and News Democrat, to keep up to date with the day, time and which group the event is helping.”

For more information Martin can be contacted at (937) 446-1841.