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Ripley’s JROTC program is ‘School of Distinction’ BY Martha Jacob In early October, Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC was notified of its selection as a “Regional School of Distinction,” for Region 3 schools with Marine Corps Junior ROTC programs. “Annually, schools with MCJROTC programs compete for “Naval Honor School” designation,” said Colonel James Clark, instructor for the RULH JROTC, “This is the highest distinction. Only five schools in the Region 3 received ‘School of Distinction’
status.” At the Oct. 19 RULH Board of Education meeting, Colonel Clark and Sgt. Major Otis Kokensparger presented to high school principal, Susie Skinner. “Region 3 is made up of about 14 states and 50 schools,” Col. Clark told the board. “Every year we have to submit report after report after report, so this year, we did our reports on our students, our cadets community service, their academic achievements, athletic achievements and just a whole battery of measurable criteria that Jr. ROTC Units are graded on.”
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Ripley High School Principal Susie Skinner was presented with an award of appreciation from the directors of the JROTC program at her school. Shown from left Colonel James Clark, high school principal Susie Skinner and Sgt. Major Otis Kokensparger.
He continued, “We were going for Naval Honors School, but they only give out 10 of those, throughout the United States. So, we got the Siver Prize, and we’re just thrilled that we had such a great year last year, and Sgt. Major Kokensparger and I wanted to publically acknowledge Ms. Skinner for all of her support as well as Superintendent Naylor and the board.” Col Clark said that last year his cadets made a bit of a shift in the way the program operates. He said the group is embracing the concept of ‘balanced excel-
lence.’ “We don’t want all these kids to be able to do 50 push-ups and run five miles in 20 minutes or that kind of thing,” Col. Clark said, “Of course we want them to be physically fit, but we also want them to become good citizens and know the value of serving their community and getting good grades. I think that this recognition that we’re getting from the Marine Corps sort of indicates that we’re onto something.” Skinner was presented with an award for all her support and encouragement.
RULH Board looks to purchase 2 new buses BY Martha Jacob Members of the RipleyUnion-Lewis-Huntington Schools Board of Education met in regular session Oct. 19 for a meeting that lasted about an hour. At least two parents were in attendance of the meeting who represented the school’s soccer team. The two were concerned over several soccer banners that had been mishandled and damaged. At least two of the banners could not be repaired. The banners were pur-
chased by the soccer team. They said they were very upset that the banners were removed without permission. They were asking for an apology from the parties who did the damage as well as replacing the banners. The board as well as people in the audience discussed the issue at great length and in the end, board member Barry Simms assured the two women that they would be reimbursed for the banners, and Principal Susie Skinner would find out
who was responsible for taking the banners down. In other business, Superintendent Dr. Linda Naylor reported that she had recently attended an Administrative Work Breakfast at the Brown County Fair on Tuesday morning sponsored by the Brown County Educational Service Center and the 40 Developmental Assets. “They had a nice program and a nice breakfast and ceremony,” Dr. Naylor said. “Then on Oct. 19, this morning, I met with Dr. Kevin Boys, president of
Southern State Community College about some possible district strategic planning sessions.” Dr. Naylor talked briefly about the most recent inductees into the National Honor Society and about a regional governing board meeting she had attended. Board treasurer Jeff Rowley discussed information from his 5-Year Forecast which is available on the school’s website. He said there was a slight change in revenue but all in all the forecast looked good, but the general fund a dropped a little.
Rowley also mentioned some teachers who would be retiring in the next few years, and what their payouts would cost the District. He also said the board purchased 2 new buses last year and he hopes to purchas two more buses this year. Mr. Rowley said that he will be purchasing a used van from Jerry Haag Motors in Hillsboro at a cost of $17,500 which would be used to transport small groups of students up to eight. The board discussed how best to make upgrades
to the worn down soccer field. Options considered were to kill every thing there and start from scratch, disc it up and replant or maybe plant a different kind of seed. The board accepted the resignation from Deidre Polley as high school cashier, but later approved Polley as a classified sub. Later in the meeting the board heard from Tim Brown, high school music teacher in regard to starting a new program at the school. The board unanimously approved Mr. Brown’s recommendation.
Inductees into National Honor Society recognized at RULH High School BY Alexandra Carrizalez Honor Society Secretary On Friday Oct. 14, the current members of Ripley High School’s Fielder Pitzer, Jr. Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted an elite group of students who qualified for membership this year. The National Honor Society is a premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. In addition to maintaining a grade point average of 3.25 or higher,
members are required to complete 30 hours of community service throughout the year. RULH’s National Honor Society officers are Charity York and Bailey Adams as CoPresidents, Johannah Fisher and Kassey Arnett as Vice Presidents, Elizabeth Campbell and Alexandra Carrizalez as Secretaries, Cassidy
Payne, Kacy Gilkerson, and Dalton Moran as Treasurers. Current members included Laymon Marshall and the advisor is Mrs. Linda Douglas. Our newest inductees include, seniors, Ryan Mason and Sarah Bolar, and juniors, Kamri Offut, Brian Dunn, Whitney King, Meghan Jolley, and Blake Moore.
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The newest members of the Fielder Pitzer, Jr. Chapter of the National Honor Society include Ryan Mason and Sarah Bolar, seniors and Kamri Offut, Brian Dunn, Whitney King, Meghan Jolley and Blake Moore, juniors. Congratulation to all these students on their hard work.
‘Speaking with spirits’ at Ripley Library BY Sonja Cropper Ripley Library Join us on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. in the Ripley Library meeting room for another program by Shaheen Miro. This will be
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the fourth program that Shaheen has presented at the library. The topic for this program will be “Speaking With the Spirit World”. This is a free program and everyone is welcome to attend. According to Shaheen, an unseen world exists all around us. A place beyond the borders of the physical where invisible forces ebb and flow. This has been called Heaven, the Other Side or the Spirit World. A thriving place inhabited by passed loved ones, spirit helpers and angelic forces. Pulling at our senses and arousing our inner knowing, these unseen forces seek to speak with us... guiding, loving and guarding us. What if you could hear them, and speak back? Learn to Speak with the Spirit World in a few simple ways. If you can suspend your disbelief, a door to adventure awaits you. Bring your questions, comments and stories with an open heart and mind! Shaheen is a native of Ripley, Ohio, but now resides in Cincinnati. He is an Intuitive Coach, Reiki Energy Worker, Writer, and Visual Artist. He teaches
mystical living through intuitive development, spiritual cleansing, and other magical techniques. Specializing in helping people to clear negative blocks, set powerful intentions and intuitively guiding people to a place of empowerment. Shaheen has always been connected to the spiritual world, from seeing spirits as a child, to dreaming of things before they would happen. He began learning Tarot at the age of 5, and from there he has continued his journey reading for people all over the world. He travels often, and has lead classes and group readings in Denver, London, Los Angeles and New York City. He is also the creator of, Shaheen’s Tattered Nomad Oracle. To read Shaheen’s writings or to learn more about Intuitive Consultations visit his website at www.ShaheenMiroInsights .com. The Ripley Library is located at the corner of US 52 and Main Street in downtown Ripley. For further information, 937-3924871 or please visit www.facebook.com/Ripley ohiolibrary.
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Perennial forage crop deadline changing
USDA has announced a change to the acreage reporting deadline for Ohio’s perennial forage crop. The perennial forage crop must be reported by Nov. 15, 2016 for crop year 2017 and subsequent years. This is a major change from the previous July 15th deadline. Producers must visit Farm Service Agency to validate and sign acreage reports, complete maps or provide program-specific information. The common data from the first-filed acreage report will now be available to pre-populate
Calendar THURSDAY, OCT. 27
Sardinia American Legion Bingo will take place every Thursday, including Oct. 27, 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. Trick-or-Treat Fayetteville Night, Thurs. Oct. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Free Writer’s Group will meet each Thursday, including Oct. 27, 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, Oct. 27, 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 Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Beebe Chapel, 438 Main Street in Ripley.
Brown County Historical Society will meet on Thursday, Oct. 27 at the Brown County Campus of Southern State Community College on Rt. 31 in Mt. Orab. The program will be remembering Old Mt. Orab. Georgetown Village Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27 and the public is invited to attend. will Alcoholics Anonymous meet 8 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab.
and accelerate completion of the second report. In order to comply with FSA program eligibility requirements, all producers are encouraged to visit the Brown or Clermont County FSA office to file an accurate perennial forage crop certification report by the Nov. 15th deadline. For an appointment or questions regarding crop certification and crop loss reports, please contact the Brown County FSA Office at (937) 378-6173 or the Clermont County FSA Office at (513) 7322181. FRIDAY, OCT. 28
Celebrate Recovery will meet every Friday beginning at 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. including Friday, Oct. 28, 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.
Pantry in Agape Food Marathon, will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. every last Friday of the month, including Friday, Oct. 28, 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. SATURDAY, OCT. 29
Mt. Orab UMC Food Pantry will operate weekly for those who qualify and live in the Western Brown School District, open on Saturday, Oct. 29. 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.
Halloween Dance at Sardinia Fire Department will begin at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29 at the department. Come join us for a great time of dancing, a Split th Pot, and awards for the three best costumes. For more information (937) 446-3152. 4H Craft Show will be held at Rhonemus Hall at the Brown County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. All proceeds benefit Brown County 4-H. Admission is free and food and drinks will be available. Visit www.facebook.com/BrownCount y4HCraftand Run/ 4H Costume Run/Walk, fall of 2016 will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29 beginning at 11 a.m. Proceeds benefit Brown County 4H. For more information call (937) 378-6716. MONDAY, OCT. 31
Trick-or-Treat in Brown County on Oct. 31, Georgetown-6 to 7:30 p.m., Mt. Orab-6 to 7:30 p.m.,
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Short story contest Beekeeping information winners to be announced at Fayetteville library The Brown County Writers Group and the Mt. Orab Branch of The Brown County Public Library are happy to invite the public to join us for a reading of the winning short stories on Thursday, October 27, at 7:00 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Library. Free booklets of the
winning stories and refreshments will be available at the event. Brown County Writers' Group is a free, non-profit organization that meets Thursday nights at 6:00 pm. For more information, please contact Lisa at 513659-8567 or Michelle at 513-659-8822.
Come to Bibletown on Monday, October 31, at the Russellville Evangelical Presbyterian Church parking lot. "Bible characters" will
tell their stories and hand out candy, cookies and hot drinks to "trick-ortreaters" from 6:00- 7:30 p.m. All are invited!
Bibletown in R’ville Aberdeen-6 to 7:30 p.m., Hamersville-6 to 7:30 p.m., Higginsport-6 to 7:30 p.m., Sardinia-6 to 7:30 p.m., Sardinia6 to 7:30 p.m., Ripley-5:30 to 7 p.m., and Russellville- 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Trunk or Treat Monday, Oct. 31 at the American Legion Post 180 in Georgetown from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Fitness Activities at Sardinia Church of Christ will take place every Monday evening, including Monday, Oct. 31, which includes pilates at 6:30 p.m. and Yoga at 7 p.m. The cost is only $2 per person per session. Please bring your own mat if you have one. Be good to yourself, you’ll be glad you did. The church is located at 7130 Bachman Road. TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab meets at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays including Monday Oct. 31 at Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd. in Mt. Orab. Further information is available by calling Nancy at (937) 444-3437.
TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet on Mondays including Monday, Oct. 31 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, NOV. 1
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. Power Over Parkinson’s Support Group meets the first Tuesday of each month, including Tuesday, Nov. 1, 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. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2
Knights of Columbus, FR. Sourd Council 2423, Fayetteville, will meet each first Wednesday of the month including Wednesday, Nov. 2, 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, Nov. 2, at the Fayetteville Township Hall at 7 p.m. For more information please contact Joe Huber at (513) 875-3343.
Yoga Classes will be offered on Wednesdays, including Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m at the Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (513) 535-7507.
Fitness Activities at Sardinia Church of Christ will take place every Wednesday, including Wednesday, Nov. 2, which includes 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, Nov. 2, at Winchester Church of Christ, 1540 Tri-County Road in Winchester. For more information please contact Ruth at (937) 444-4209. ONGOING EVENTS
R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) for children ages 5 plus will be held each Monday in October and November between 6:30 and 7:30 at the Mt. Orab Library. For details call the library at (937) 444-1414.
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) 4461778 for more information or to register. Free to all Waynoka Property Owners Association members, $5 per session for guests.
Tuesday Community Bingo will be held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Community Building in Country Place Apartments, located across from the Country Inn in Georgetown. Please bring a $1 gift and join in the fun. This is a free event. For more information contact Joy Gelter at (937) 4834614.
County Adams/Brown Alzheimer/s/Dementia Family Care giver Support Group will meet on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center in the second floor conference room. For more information (937) 386-3590.
Emergency Adams-Brown Home Energy Assistance Program available, anyone wishing to obtain further information or to schedule an appointment to discuss obtaining EHEAP services may contact the Adams Brown Community Action Program Office in Georgetown at (937) 378-6041 or 1-800-553-7393, Ext. 253 or 254. Walk-in hours are 8-11 a.m. daily at the ABCAP Office at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown, and outreach is available for the very elderly or disabled. ‘We Can Help’ Food Bank at the corner of Decatur-Eckmansville Road and State Route 125 is open 11 a.m to 4 p.m. Fridays and is sponsored by private donations. Donations should be made when the Food Bank is not open, and all donations are appreciated.
The Brown County Senior Citizens Council, located at 505 N. Main Street in Georgetown offers transportation for medical appointments, shopping area, nutrition sites and other service providers. It also offers homemaker assistance, Respite Care, Passport which offers alternatives to nursing home placement and care giver support. To contact a representative, call (937) 3786603 or toll free at (877) 2598598. UPCOMING EVENTS
Honey bees have always played a vital role in our agriculture and they not only provide honey, but are a vital source of pollination for many of the fruit and vegetable crops grown in Ohio. Bees are our greatest resource of pollination to our seed crops. Gary Keuffer from the Brown County Beekeepers Association will present an informative program on the education of beekeeping on Saturday, November 5th from 2:004:00pm at the FayettevillePerry Library. This is a free program
with no registration required. For more information on library events, call the Fayetteville-Perry Library at 513-274-BOOK(2665) or visit our website at www.browncountypubliclibrary.org.
Mount Orab Drama Club
The Mt. Orab Middle School Drama Club is presenting Transly-Mania A "Totally Teen" Comedy on Nov. 4th and 5th at 7:00 in the Middle School gym. The price is $5.00.
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, Nov. 3, in room A of the Ross County Service Center, 475 Western Avenue in Chillicothe. For more information please call (740) 775-5030, ext. 103.
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, Nov. 16 at the Centenary United Methodist Church, 110 N. 2nd Street in Ripley. For more information please contact Ruth Allen at (937) 392-1335.
14th Annual Reverse Raffle, presented by the Brown County Chamber of Commerce and the Grant Association will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at St. George’s Catholic Church, 501 E. State Street in Georgetown. Ticket Prices are $30 and include a dinner. First place-$1,000, 2nd Place-$500 and 3rd Place $250. For more information please call (937) 378-4784.
RCAP (Russellville Community Action Planners) meeting is held on the 3rd Monday of each month including Monday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 at the arts council room.
Harmony Star Spaghetti Dinner will be held on the first Friday of each month including Friday, Nov. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. at 110 S. High Street in Mt. Orab. For details please call (937) 5159815.
Bazaar at Fairview Church will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5 beginning at 10 a.m. The church is located on Rt. 68 just north of Georgetown. Please come out and join the fun.
“Anchored in Hope” Support Group for families affected by addiction will meet every first Monday of each month including Monday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at The Bridge, 15212 Bachman Road, Mt. Orab. For more information please contact Missy Tulley at (513) 236-3791. Brown County Beekeepers will meet the second Tuesday of each month including Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. For more information please call (937) 618-1332.
Election Day Chili Dinner will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at the Bible Chapel U.C.C. in Hamersville from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bible Chapel is located at 119 North Avenue in Hamersville, just one block north of St. Rt. 125. Everyone is welcome.
Wilson Sroufe VFW Post 9772, Mt. Orab and Ladies Auxiliary will meet each second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. including Wednesday, Nov. 9, 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. SOLACE ( Surviving Our Loss and Continuing Everyday) will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on every second Thursday of the month, including Thursday, Nov. 10. 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, Nov. 10, 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. George A. Lambert American Legion Auxiliary’s Euchre Party will be held the 2nd Saturday of each month including Saturday, Nov. 12, starting at 6 p.m. Please come out and join the fun. Diabetes Support Group to meet on the second Monday of each month including, Nov. 14, at the Georgetown Church of Christ. We welcome everyone. For more information please contact the Brown County Health Department at (937) 378-6892.
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. Nov. 16 at the Brown County SWCD office located at 706 South Main Street in Georgetown. For details please call (937) 378-4424.
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Lake Waynoka Lake Committee meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month including Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 4:30 p.m. at the Marina. Contact Prescilla Reddick (937) 446-9385 for details.
Hospice of Hope’s Men’s Grief Support Group will meet each third Monday of the month including Monday, Nov. 21, 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.
The Lake Waynoka Civic Club will meet each 4th Tuesday of the month including Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the Waynoka Lodge. Please contact Tony Tatman at (937) 446-9575 for more information.
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.
New semester to begin at Chatfield
A new semester at Chatfield College begins the week of January 17, 2017 and the college is now registering for Spring classes. The new schedule offers a variety of courses in business, computers, education, English, history, psychology, art, public speaking, and many more. During the 15-week semester, each class meets just once a week for 2 ½ hours, which makes it convenient for arranging classes around work schedules or family responsibilities. The average class size is just 10-12 students, so students are able to easily engage in classroom discussion and receive personal attention from instructors. Financial aid is available for eligible students. Eligibility is determined by completing the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Once the FAFSA is complete, a financial aid award can be determined. Staff members are available to assist students in completing the FAFSA. In addition to federal and state financial aid, Chatfield offers 29 endowed scholarships available only to Chatfield students. The deadline to apply for scholarships is Nov. 4, 2016. For more information, visit the website at www.chatfield.edu, call (513) 875-3344 or email admissions@chatfield.edu.
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Jacob Eldridge to Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, 1 acre of land in Byrd Twp., filed 10-17-16, $50,000 Marilyn Wardrup to Beverly Lurtey and Vincent Wardrup, Lot 2, Lot 3 in Adams Lot in Clark Twp., 2.40 acres of land in Perry Twp. and In-Lot 12 and InLot 13 in Center Point Marina, Union Twp., filed 10-17-16 Clarence & Demie Smith to Demie Smith, Lot 4 in Rustic Ranch Sub., Clark Twp., filed 10-19-16 Dennis Schneider, etal to John R., Donald C. Jr. & Ronald C. Schneider, 44.84 acres of land in Clark Twp., filed 10-18-16 Harold M. and Norma L. Berrier to Wells Fargo Bank NA, 1.01 acres of land in Clark Twp., filed 10-14-16, $20,000 David Ahr, Polaris Home Funding to Ralph Harold and Barbara Carrico, 1.10 acres and 1 acre of land in Eagle Twp., filed 10-17-16, $125,000 Christopher L. and Amy S. Riggs, 10.37 acres of land in Franklin Twp., filed 1014-16 Charles and Ola M. Vanner to Waynoka Property Owners Association, Inc., In-Lot 2732 in Lake Waynoka Sub, Franklin Twp., filed 10-1316 Lawrence & Shirley Halcomb to Jose M. and Leslie Valle, 2.42 acres of land in Green Twp., filed 10-19-16, $190,000 Monty R. Black to David D. Daulton, 2 acres of land in Jackson Twp., filed 1017-16, $65,500
Veterans United Home Loans and Larry and Diana Knechtly, trustees to Nathan Rau, Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3 in Tart Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 10-18-16, $115,000 Lowell P. and Virginia L. Cady to Calvin Nicely and Marcus Mast, In-Lot 3937 and In-Lot 3938 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 10-19-16 Brent H. Melvin to Waynoka Property Owners Association, Inc. In-Lot 630 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 10-1416, $1,910 Jim Adkins to Wilma J. Adkins, In-Lot 957 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 10-19-16 Leslie McClanahan to Ronald Creighton, In-Lot 1044 and In-Lot 1045 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 10-1816 Dennis Wilhoite to Joshua S. Kreal and Mariah H. Knauff, In-Lot 1369 and In-Lot 1370 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 10-13-16, $2,200 Marvin G. and Deborah S. Leman to Eva N. Combs, In-Lot 1880 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 10-18-16, $155,000 Juanita and David Yazell to Scott and Brooke Bess, In-Lot 2041 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 10-19-16 Ethel and Stacey Denny to Melissa Jean Hyde, 2 acres of land in Jefferson Twp., filed 10-13-16, $44,300 US Bank Trust National Association to Randy Doss,
In-Lot 79 whole in Russellville, Jefferson Twp., filed 10-19-16 Robert K. and Billie Wolf to James B. and Tracey M. Sumner, Lot 12 and Lot 13 in Utopia Campground Sub., Lewis Twp., filed 1019-16, $28,000 Joan C. and Idella S. Shinkle, trustees to The Triplett Shinkle IV Trust, 1.71 acres of land in Lewis Twp., filed 10-14-16 Theresa K. and Ronald E. Gray and First Ohio Home Finance to Earl W. and Shirley G. Schweitzer, InLot 204 and Lot 205 W1/2 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Twp., filed 10-18-16, $98,000 Robin and Thomas Moran to Brandi N. and Howard R. Adae III, 3.45 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 10-19-16, $235,000 Eileen R. Burns to Chad A. and Joann Gross, 4 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 10-19-16, $77,500 Debbie Allen, Marilyn D. Wardrup to Beverly Lurtey and Vincent Wardrup, 2.40 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 10-17-16 Betty and James Stegbauer to James Stegbauer, 147.25 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 1019-16 Timothy A. and Sharon M. Lindsey to The Lindsey Family Trust, 5 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 10-1316 David E. and Darlene K. Henderson to Darlene Kay Henderson, 1.08 acres of land in Pike Twp., filed 1014-16 Darlene, Kathy and David Henderson to
Darlene K. and Kathy Henderson, 8.47 acres of land in Pike Twp., filed 1019-16 David and Darlene Kay Henderson to Darlene Kay Henderson, .48 acres of land in Pike Twp., filed 10-14-16 Bobbi J. and Terry L. Calvin to Joshua and Kelly Fite, 6.80 acres of land in Pike Twp., filed 10-19-16 Jason Stratton to Austin R. Marsh, .66 acres of land in Pike Twp. filed 10-18-16, $87,500 Dora and Othel L. Cooksey Sr., to Federal National Mortgage Association, 62.52 acres of land in Pleasant Twp., filed 10-19-16 Carol Castle and Hazel Annis to Michael A. and Melissa R. Ring, 3.73 acres and 5.24 acres of land in Pleasant Twp., filed 10-17-16, $35,000 Bonnie L. Sullivan to Tammy J. Kidwell, Lot 31 and Lot 31G in Quail Trace Sub in Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 1019-16 Raymond A. and Allison Sininger to William Daniel Thompson, Lot 12 in Lakewood Estates Sub., Georgetown, filed 10-1416, $164,000 U.S. Grant Homestead Association, Inc. to Ohio Historical Society, Inc., Lot 36 in Georgetown, filed 10-17-16 Scott E. Sloan to Adam and Heather Vogel, 24.44 acres of land in Scott Twp., filed 10-14-16, $135,000 Beverly Sue Osborne to Michael A. & Lauren K.
CIVIL Midland Funding De LLC versus Cheryl Harbottle, case #20160638, filed 10-1316, Action: other civil Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC versus Denver Campbell, case #20160639, filed 10-1316, Action: foreclosures Bank of America, NA versus John Jacobs, Jr., case #20160640, filed 1014-16, Action: foreclosures Catherine Pfeffer versus Paul Funk, case
#20160641, filed date 1017-16, Action: civil stalking Discover Bank versus John David Gray, case #20160648, filed 10-19-16
#20160642, filed 10-1716, Action: termination of marriage Jamie R. Davis, Georgetown versus John T. Davis, Bethel, case #20160643, filed 10-1716, Action: domestic violence Susan Altman, Aberdeen versus James Altman, Aberdeen, case #20160644, filed 10-1816, Action: termination of marriage Kara Tarvin, Georgetown versus Miles Tarvin, Georgetown, case #20160645, filed 10-1816, Action: termination of marriage
Corey Colemire, Mayslick, KY versus Kay Colemire, Higginsport, case #20160646, filed 1018-16, Action: domestic violence Brandy Foster, Winchester versus Thomas Foster, Winchester, case #20160647, filed 10-19Sunday, Oct. 30 - Gary and 16, Action: dissolution of Betty Berning marriage Tuesday, Nov. 1 - Jerry and Dawn Hatfield, Georgetown versus Denise Germann Christopher Hatfield, Georgetown, case #20160649, filed 10-19Thursday, Oct. 27 2016, Action: termination Community Fellowship of marriage Dinner Monday, Oct. 31 Halloween Tuesday, Nov. 1 American Legion Post # 367; American Legion Auxillary # 367 13-2016
Common Pleas
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Jo E. Hunt, Mt. Orab versus Donald Hunt, mt. Orab, case #20160637, filed 10-13-16, Action: dissolution of marriage Kayla Wagner, West Union versus Michael Grooms, Aberdeen case
Ripley Library Talk
BY Alison Gibson
Halloween is right around the corner. Just to let you know, the Ripley Friends of the Library will be here during trick or treat time on Monday (5:30-7 p.m.) to hand out goodies and applaud the costumes. We know we aren't in the 'high density' area for trick or treating, but the Friends enjoy supporting the kids that do walk in. If you've seen the big truck in the Ripley parking lot, that means..the floor is getting worked on in the annex. Years of many uses have caused more than a few cracks, cuts and divots, but I have confidence in the guys working on it and it should look pretty darn good. This is a big step towards completion, and I hope it goes well. New books this week include Jon Grisham's lat-
est legal thriller, The Whistler, with a corrupt judge, someone who knows the truth, and someone willing to fight to keep it a secret, Michael Connelly continues his popular Harry Bosch series with The Wrong Side of Goodbye, and Richard Castle continues to write about Captain Nikki Heat in High Heat. And to our collection I've added a debut novel titled The Education of Dixie Dupree by Donna Everhart, a coming of age story set in the south, with the heroine an 11-year old girl that experiences secrets, lies and a gritty upbringing, but survives against dark family problems. Her narration has been compared to Secret Life of Bees and Bastard out of Carolina. Happy Halloween!
Election Day Chili Dinner Bible Chapel U.C.C. in Hamersville is hosting an Election Day Chili Dinner on Tuesday, November 8 from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Menu items will include chili, pimento cheese or peanut butter sandwiches, delicious desserts, soft drinks, and coffee. Carry out service is available for all menu items. Bible Chapel is located
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Probate
Earl Wayne Arthur, Ripley, case #20161184, DOD 9-22-2016, filed 1013-2016 Jeffrey Huber, Mt. Orab, case #20161188, DOD 510-2016, filed 10-19-2016 Nancy L. Matsie, Georgetown, case #20161189, DOD 3-202016, filed 10-18-2016 Greta L. Rymer, Mt. Orab, case #20161185, DOD 2-26-2016, filed 10-
Weight loss challenge
Ideal Nutrition of Mt. Orab announces its next nine-week Weight Loss Challenge. Beginning Thursday, October 27 at the Mt. Orab United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Registration is $25. Come join us for weekly weight-loss prizes and cash for the most successful weight loss participants. For fun, group support, friendship, food information, recipes, snacks, pies, and additional weight loss ideas, get registered by calling Sue at (937) 444-6161.
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Myers, 6.03 acres of land in Scott Twp., filed 10-1416, $130,000 Elsea Inc. to Tiffany Delk, Lot 8 in Friendship Acres Sub., Sterling Twp., filed 10-19-16, $12,900 Karen Mitchell to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Lot 42 in Whispering Wynd Sub., Sterling Twp., filed 10-14-16 Anna and Eugene V. Marshall to Eugene Victor Marshall, Jr. as trustee, Lot 6 in Sweet Gum Meadows Sub., Sterling Twp., filed 10-19-16 Betty Tutt Family Preservation to Harold Tutt, etal, 5 acres of land in Washington Twp., filed 10-13-16
Marriages
Jessica Lynn Carr, 29, Mt. Orab, home health nurse to marry Charles R. Gibson, 54, Mt. Orab, assembler IT, filed for marriage 1-24-2016 Stacy Nicole Roe, 20, Mt. Orab, cashier to marry Lon T. Downing, 39, Mt. Orab, airport compliance, filed for marriage 10-18-16 Sydney Taylor Brown, 21,
Birthdays
Thursday, Oct. 27 - Fred Groh (in memory), Ed Scott, Jaxson Fisher Friday, Oct. 28 - Ben Butler, Ben Germann, Ernst B. Stivers (in memory) Sunday, Oct. 30 - Jamier Jordan, George Malone (in memory), Greg Haitz, Katie Flannery Reeves, Kevin Fulton Monday, Oct. 31 - Ginger Adams, Vern Cahall (in memory) Tuesday, Oct. 1 - Betty Daniel (in memory), Brandi King, James Prather, Miriam Zachman (in memory), Ashley Wash, Jena Schwierling
Anniversaries
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David Tenkotte, Mt. Orab, case #20161187, DOD 9-17-2016, filed 1013-2016 Nancy F. Walsh, Sardinia, case #20161186, DOD 8-26-2016, filed 1013-2016
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Editorial
Enjoying the light of that big old harvest moon 4 Thursday, October 27, 2016
I can’t really say what scream and run until Dad would tackle me and get it is but there is somethat worm off of me thing about the months before I died a sudden of autumn that have death. Few things in the always drawn my attenworld hurt more that the tion. I guess the reason dreaded corn worm! might be that it is harThey were camouflaged vest time. No matter and almost impossible to whether it is the yield of see and on their backs the corn or garden prowere several sharp duce, the number one question has always been spikes lined up so that when they rolled on you the same. How big was they did inflict serious the yield? pain. From my earliest recOnce the field was ollections, when it came opened up the Wood around to harvest time the most important ques- Brothers invention took over and the stocks went tion that could be asked down and the corn went was always “how much into the wagons. Along did it yield?” Over the year's growing with the corn we season the quesharvested the tion was repeated pumpkins and over and over squash that had again, be it the been planted at hay, the wheat, the same time the the straw, the corn had. Two tobacco, or lastly yields in one harthe corn. The vest was pretty item grown didnifty. n’t matter, but As the corn the amount proarrived at the Rick Houser crib, the elevator duced did. The Good Farmers loved to delivered it and Old Days compare what as one crib filled, and how they did another crib during the growing seabecame available. As son and collecting a high the cribs filled the numyield in any crop could ber available lowered cause a farmer to see his and that was when we head and chest swell for were sure that the at least that one season. bushels of corn were In our area, the largest going to run higher than harvest that took place normal. There have been after the tobacco crop a couple of times that all was the corn. Corn has the cribs were filled and always stood out in my we made places on the mind as what consumed barn floor for temporary most of our time while storage as we were in the the tobacco hung in the midst of a bumper crop. barn and cured and until Those my friends are the the wheat was sown. Dad two sweetest words a raised about 50 acres of farmer can ever hearcorn each year, which at ”bumper crop.” When that time was a large they hear that term they amount of corn. We were know they have delivon the cutting edge with ered on the job what a Wood Brothers onethey set out to do and row corn picker and two maybe even a little more. box-bed wagons. It is a feeling that is very Unfortunately, there hard to top. was a drawback to that When the corn crop one-row picker. In our was harvested and a fields two or three rows bumper crop ruled, the had to be shucked by farmer reflects back and hand so that the modern says, “Hey wait a equipment could move minute. I had the largest through the field without amount of hay, wheat, knocking down any rows straw and corn and my of corn and losing all the barns are full to the brim ears that were knocked with burley tobacco, down. along with lots of pumpTo keep from losing kins and squash. Yes, my those ears and reducing garden produce was of the average of bushels maximum yield too. per acre, here is what my Well, this has been the Dad did. He would use best results that I have his pickup truck or hitch ever had. Wait until I tell a trailer to a tractor. my neighbors how well Then he would assemble I’ve done!” Only at this as many people as possi- time could the farmer ble to walk the rows and smile and smile big, shuck by hand all the because he knew that he corn in those rows and had achieved harvest toss it into small piles success. along the sides of the I loved this time of rows. We then tossed the year and even today with ears into the vehicle in my little tiny amount of use which removed the garden, I can tell when it ears from being in the has been a good season way. It really sounds or not. All the dust and simple, but it certainly labor are worth it. When wasn't. It was laborious the climate changes and and time consuming. the equipment breaks I also learned that and all the hold ups being in the corn rows along the way are over, was dangerous. More it has finally been worth than once have I been in the entire growing seathe middle of helping son and the risk that it and at the age of five or takes to be a farmer. It six I was working hard was that way when I was so I could maintain a little boy and I don’t Dad's desire to keep me care what anybody says in his crew. (At that age it is still worth trip the one could be expendfarmer takes, so let us able.) I would be walkgive thanks for the ing along down a row farmer. shucking corn when out Rick Houser grew up of nowhere a corn worm on a farm near Moscow would go on the attack in Clermont County and and roll down my arm or loves to share his stories back. There was only and other topics. He may one thing to do in the be reached at attack of a corn worm houser734@yahoo.com. and that was to just
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Bathroom scales may cause nausea
Has our society become so stupid that we have to be told how to walk, talk, chew gum, operate a toaster, lock a door or use a bathroom scale? Following the recent passing of my bathroom scales, I was forced to buy another one last week. I picked one up for about $20 at a local pharmacy. When I got it home, I took it out of the box and began reading the instructions for its use. I could hardly believe all the warnings in the booklet that came with it. For example, there, in bold red print with a big exclamation point next to it, were the works, “CHOKING HAZARD WARNING” – small parts. Not for children under 3 years. “No kidding,” I thought to myself. Then I looked at the scales lying on the floor next to me and had to ask myself, “What small parts?” Then there was a notice that said to be sure and read all the instructions before use. Excuse me…but don’t you just step on the scale and it tells you your weight? Or was I thinking of something else? On the second page of this rather thick ‘knowledge-filled booklet,’ also written in bold and all capital letters, was the word “CAUTION” suc-
Wouldn’t my weight into a fire. Do not expose ceeded by a long list, that, if followed closely, be considered a strong batteries to fire or other heat sources, dispose or would reduce the risk of impact? It went on and advised recycle spent/discharged personal injury or prodthat the plastic bag the batteries in compliance uct/property damage. I suddenly felt like scales came in should be with all applicable laws. maybe I should rethink properly disposed of and For detailed information, this careless, selfish should not be placed contact your local solid investment I had made over the head or given to waste authority.” What had I done? and go back to guessing a child to play with. Duh! Another full page of What was I thinking, my weight. the booklet was bringing something like The first dedicated to the this into my home where caution on hazards of han- my grandchildren often the list read: dling and using play? “This product the tiny little batThank goodness I was is intended tery in the scales. warned by reading that for indoor, It read “Keep little booklet, or else I noncommerbatteries away might have made miscial, noninfrom children takes that could have cost dustrial use and pets; failure me an eye or an arm. for weighing to properly align Who knows what tragedy only. Do not the battery might prevail if I keep it? use outdoors polarity can But, bravely, I stepped or for any Martha Jacob cause personal onto the scales, which other purinjury and/or showed my weight 2 pose.” Contributing property dam- pounds less that it had Now, I ask Columnist age.” been. you, what I was beginHey, I think I’m going does that mean, noncommercial, ning to get a little nerv- to like my new scales, maybe keeping them is nonindustrial use? Is that ous. “Never throw batteries worth the risk! a suggestion that the scales should not be used to weigh drugs or stolen YOUR LEGISLATORS merchandise? Then it continued with a caution do not expose U.S. Representative U.S. Senators the scales to dripping or Dr. Brad Wenstrup (R) Rob Portman (R) (202) 225-3164, (202) 224-3353 splashing water, high or by email at Sherrod Brown (D) humidity or extremely wenstrup.house.gov. (202)224-2315 dusty conditions. State Representative Well, the extremely Doug Green (R) Governor dusty conditions just (614) 644-6034 John Kasich (R) about clinched it for me; or by email at 77 S. High St. the scales had no chance rep66@OhioHouse.gov 30th Floor of survival in my house. State Senator Columbus, Ohio 43215 It gets worse. It cauJoseph Uecker (R) (614) 466-3555 tioned, do not jump on (614) 466-8082 the product or subject it uecker@OhioSenate.gov to strong impacts.
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Obituaries Lynn V. Augline, 26
Lynn Vonne Augline, 26, of Sardinia, died Sunday, October 23, 2016 at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati She was preceded in death by her father, Brian Cartwright . She is survived by her mother, Ann "Missy" (Todd) Geeslin; maternal grandparents Alan and Joyce Strecker; paternal grandparents Sam and Delores Cartwright; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, October 27, 2016 at the Sardinia Church of Christ. Visitation will be from 11AM until time of service. Burial in Winchester Cemetery. The Beam-Fender Funeral Home, Sardinia, served the family.
Denise A. McCleese, 57
Denise Anita McCleese, 57 of Mt. Orab, Ohio died Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the Mt. Orab Medical Center in Mt. Orab, Ohio. Denise was born April 5, 1959 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Stanley Glen Sluder of Williamsburg, Kentucky and the late Mary (Foster) Sluder. She was also preceded in death by her eldest son – Daniel Wayne McCleese in 2011 and one brother – Keith Sluder. Denise married Richard Wayne McCleese on February 12, 1977. This union was blessed with four sons. She was there for her boys during their formative years before finishing her education and entering the work force. She held different positions from sales associate to management in physicians practice and finally in medical billing. Denise was happiest when she felt she was helping others. During the past 10 years and 9 months she has been suffering from a debilitating injury sustained post-surgery. Denise has battled long and hard to overcome. In addition to her father, Mrs. McCleese is survived by her husband of 39 years – Richard Wayne McCleese; three sons – Jeremy Scott McCleese and wife Tiffany, Justin McCleese and Steven McCleese all of Cincinnati, Ohio; three brothers – Michael Sluder and wife Viola of Cincinnati, Ohio, Dwight Sluder of Washington Courthouse, Ohio and Kevin Sluder of Cincinnati, Ohio; one sister – Kim Johnson and husband Sam of Waynesburg, Kentucky; one half-sister – Ivy Jones and husband Steve of Danville, Kentucky; three grandchildren – Rozlyn McCleese of Moscow, Ohio and Jeremiah and Jordyn McCleese both of Cincinnati, Ohio; father and mother-in-law - Rev. Avery and Charlotte McCleese; two sisters-in-law - Sherry (Darrell) McPherson and Sheila (Bob) Cook all of Mt. Orab, Ohio; host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, greatnephews and other family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at the Mt. Orab First Baptist Church in Mt. Orab, Ohio. Pastor Mike Cornelius will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Mt. Orab, Ohio. Interment will be in the Mt. Orab Cemetery in Mt. Orab, Ohio. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Donor’s Choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.c om
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Harry “Ted” Wilkinson, 97
Harry “Ted” Wilkinson, age 97 of Georgetown, Ohio died Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown, Ohio. He was a retired supervisor for GTE, a United States W W I I Army veteran and a member of the Carey Bavis American Legion Post #180 of Georgetown, Ohio and the Clarksville Masonic Lodge F&AM #323. Ted was born September 13, 1919 in Wilmington, Ohio the son of the late Harry S. and Anna Bell (Robinson) Wilkinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of nearly sixty-eight years, Helen Rose (Fisher) Wilkinson in 2012; one sister and eight brothers. Mr. Wilkinson is survived by three children – Joyce Hauke and husband Dennis of Ripley, Ohio, Charles Wilkinson and wife Retha of Amelia, Ohio and Linda Clancy and husband Bob of Georgetown, Ohio; seven grandchildren Jodi Langston and husband Letcher of Hillsboro, Ohio, Luke Hauke and wife Samantha of Baker, Montana, Nathan Hauke of Fincastle, Ohio, Shannon Lewis and wife Cyle of Brunswick, Georgia, Shawn Lewis of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Amy Stacy and husband Rocky of Norton, Ohio and Thomas Wilkinson of Amelia, Ohio; three stepgrandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; twelve stepgreat grandchildren and four step-great-greatgrandchildren Funeral service will be held 3:00 P.M. Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. – 3:00P.M. Sunday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio with military services by the Carey Bavis American Legion Post #180 of Georgetown, Ohio. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Carey Bavis American Legion Post #180, 1001 South Main Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
Tommy E. Vaughn, 64
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Tommy E. Vaughn, 64 of Mt. Orab, Ohio, passed away Friday October 21, 2016 at the University of Cincinnati Hospital. He was born Nov 15, 1951 in Georgetown, OH the son of the late Ray C. and Edna (Creighton) Vaughn. He worked at Steel Craft for 44 years, was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Georgetown and was a Scott Township Trustee. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters - Jackie Va u g h n and Linda Robinson; nephew, Sean Lowman, and brother in law, Ernie Guenther. Tommy is survived by one son, Travis Vaughn and wife Cheryl of Mt. Orab; one daughter, Tracy Smith and husband Chris of Hamersville; ex-wife, Linda Vaughn Beckman of Beavercreek, OH; two brothers, David Vaughn of Georgetown and Dean Vaughn and wife Lisa of Sardinia; seven sisters, Carolyn Doughty of Feesburg, Dianna Tucker and husband Ronnie of AL, Bonnie Dean and husband Jim of Georgetown, Barbara Helphenstine and husband Tom of Mason, OH, Alice Barlow and husband Bob of Amelia, Maggi Guenther of Bethel, and Ruth Irwin and husband Ted of Sardinia; six grandchildren, Josh, Blaine, Justin, Josie, Ryan and Bryant; four great grandchildren: Laiken, Peanut, Henley and Harper, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday Oct 26, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the Eagles Hall in Georgetown under the direction of the Meeker Funeral Home. Rev Sam Talley will be officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00 - 6:00 PM prior to the service. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made at a US Bank for Local Children Charities. Friends and Families may sign Tommy’s online guestbook at : www.meekerfuneralhomes.com
Beaulah M. White, 72
Beaulah Maxine White, age 72, Mayslick, died Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Georgetown, Ohio, October 14, 1944 to the late Claude Marvin and Clatie Ella McKee Stamper, she was a homemaker and a lifelong member of the Sardis Volunteer Fire Department. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey D. White; a daughter and son-in-law, Crystal (Dick) Ison; a brother, James “Hoss” Stamper; a sister, Lucille Poff and several nieces and nephews. She is survived by two sons, Shawn White, Sardis and Jay (Shauna) White, Mt. Olivet; a brother, Irwin “Buddy” Stamper, Fizzleville, Ohio; a sister-inlaw, Loreane Stamper, West Union and seven grandchildren, Austin White, Caleb White, Lauren (Jason) Hughes, Jana (Mac) McBride, Jarrod White, Amanda (Terry) Gray and Jason Ison. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Saturday at Robertson County Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday. Burial will be in Shannon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Robertson County Funeral Home towards expenses. View and sign the guestbook at: www.robertsoncountyfuneralhome.net.
St. Michael Harvest Dinner
The annual St. Michael Harvest Dinner will be held on Sunday, October 30 from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm in the parish hall on North Fourth Street, Ripley. Dinner includes turkey or pork and dressing with all the trimmings with carry-out available. St. Michael School PTO will be conducting a cake auction. There will also be a silent auction. Proceeds support St. Michael School.
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Anthony Stivous D. “Randy” Dozier, 52
Anthony Stivous Durand “Randy” Dozier, 52, of Tijuana, Mexico, formerly of Fayetteville, OH, died Saturday October 15, 2016 in Tijuana, Mexico Randy was a fun loving, free spirited man that enjoyed life. He was the father of Zachery Dozier, Cory Dozier, Anthony "Nathan" Dozier, Brittany Dozier, Courtney Dozier and Ellie Dozier; grandfather of Nina Dozier; son of Honore (nee Wallace) Dozier and the late Stivous Durand Dozier; brother of Rhonda Meagher, Sandra Dozier, Nancy Dozier and the late Linda Dozier. Visitation will be Friday, October 28th at the Evans Funeral Home, 741 Center St., Milford, OH from 6:30 PM until a Celebration of Life service at 8:00 P.M.
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The big rewards of living small Election Day Apple
Yes, our current home is small, very, very small. The main room serves as kitchen, dining room, living room, family room, and office. Our loft bedroom covers not quite half of the main room's ceiling. The other half extends all the way up to the vaulted roof, imparting an airy feeling to the 16 by 16 foot floor space below. Our back room houses the bathroom and washing machine, and serves as a walk in closet for our clothes. Everything has its place. There is literally no room for anything to be left out of its intended spot after use. So after every meal, I wash the dishes and place them to dry on a rack that sits over my three burner stove on a board, turning my stove top into kitchen counter space.
I hang my pots and pans from the exposed rafters above our twelve volt refrigerator. I used to think that hanging pots and pans was a fashion statement, but now I know that hanging pots and pans can be a necessity. For the past ten years I have not had any room for kitchen cabinets. Our glasses and plates are stored on shelves that run along the wall and are attached to the bottoms of the rafters. Our food pantry consists of a six tiered set of built in shelves that sits next to the fridge. The spices are tucked neatly into shallow shelving made out of the space left by purposely exposed wall studs. Finding small furniture was a challenge, so Greg built the tall, but small foot printed, end tables that sit beside our love seat, one placed to either side. Each table is adorned with treasures, a miniature chest of drawers that holds Greg's collection of rocks, a clock that my father built the year I was born, and a glass vase of beaded flow-
On Saturday, Oct. 29, the Brown County 4-H Committee will sponsor a Craft Show and a Costume Walk at the Brown County Fairgrounds. The Craft Show will be held at the Rhonemus Hall at the fairgrounds in Georgetown from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Brown County 4H program. The craft show is free to the public and will include food and drinks (available), and will feature local crafters, direct sales vendors and 4H Club crafters. For more information on the craft show
or to learn how to join the event as a vendor please call the Brown County Extension Office at (937) 378-6716. The Costume Run/Walk will begin at noon with registration and check-in. Following the event awards will be presented. Again, all proceeds benefit the Brown County 4H program. Adult run/walk mail-in registration is $10. Under 18 and pet run/walk mailin registration is $5. Same day registration is $10 (cash only) and will be held on a one mile paved course.
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ers that were my grandmothers. One of Greg's steam engines sits on the dresser where I store my marble collection. Another engine keeps us company as we sit at the cabin's small table, also built by Greg. The table serves as our craft bench, desk, and dining room table, as well as a permanent display table for our other coal burning, live steam engine. And our woodstove, the smallest that we could find, sits ready for winter warming in the corner of the cabin. Greg cleaned it out today and set in new gaskets. It looks brand new. It will burn for twelve hours when packed tightly full, but holds no more than six, split, eighteen inch long logs. A bigger stove would have cooked us right out of the cabin. As it is, I often keep at least one window open, so that we don't get too hot. Greg even built the windows, putting in four panes of beautiful colored glass, just for fun. Living small has cer-
Bazaar at Fairview
Everyone is invited to Fairview Church for a great Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 5 beginning at 10 a.m. The church is located on Rt. 68 just North of Georgetown. This Bazaar will feature beautiful quilts, throws, baby items, woven rugs, afghans, nuts, chocolates, breads and pastries, kitchen knives, lots of Christmas items and a white elephant table. Lunch will be available. Please come and enjoy all the festivities.
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tainly been an adventure, but there are some aspects of living in a 388 square foot house that I will certainly miss when we move across the gravel driveway into our spacious 930 square foot log home. These past two weeks the daytime temperatures have been almost balmy, but the nights have dropped close to freezing. Just before the sun slips over the creek valley hillside, I light a few of my bees wax candles, and in no time the cabin is warmed. In the chill early morning air, all I need to do is put on the coffee water, light a candle or two, and once again, the cabin temperature rises to comfortable degree. It is this wonderful between time of year, when I head out in the morning with a warm jacket, but can still work up a sweat in the sun. It is this between time of year when the cabin's wood stove would burn too hot, but the simple fire from a few candles, or the steam from a pot of soup on the stove, is more than enough to warm our small inside world. We will likely move across the driveway in the early spring, but for now I think I will just sit back and relish living small. For now, I would not live any other way.
Obituary Kenneth M. Overstake, 76
Kenneth M. Overstake, 76 of Sardinia, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016 at Hospice of Cincinnati East in Anderson Township. He was a retired electrical mainten e n c e employee at Cincinnati Milacron; a long time member of the Williamsburg United Methodist Church; member of the Sardinia Volunteer Fire Department; member of the Sardinia Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite member; softball player; bowler and diehard Reds fan. He is survived by his wife Bev; two sons - Kyle (Tonya) and Kerry (Sara) Overstake; one daughter - Krys (Chad) Hess; six grandchildren Kara, Karlie, Karson, Elise, Kayden and Norah; one sister Kay (Richard) Bohl also survive. Memorial funeral services will be 11AM Friday October 21, 2016 at the Williamsburg United Methodist Church in Williamsburg. Visitation Thursday evening 6-8 PM October 20, 2016 at the Church. Memorials to Michael J. Fox Foundation, Brian Grant Foundation, or the American Heart Association. The Beam-Fender Funeral Home, Sardinia Ohio served the family.
Pie Inn in Ripley
The Apple Pie Inn is an over 50-year tradition in Ripley. It is held on election day in November, at the Ripley Centenary United Methodist Church, 110 N. Second Street from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 8. Members of the United Methodist Women have been serving soups, sandwiches, desserts and drinks on election day since the 1960's. They are famous for their chicken noodle and vegetable soups, ham and pimento cheese sandwiches and of course their desserts of apple pie, cakes, cookies and brownies. Prices are reasonable with most items around $1.50 and a meal for around $5.00. The Methodist Women are good cooks! They published a cook book several years ago. Two of their apple recipes are as follows:
Perfect Apple Pie from Lenora Moran
FILLING 3/4 c. sugar 6 c .thinly sliced, peeled apples (Jonathan or tart apples) 2 T. flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. nutmeg 3/4 tsp. cinnamon 1 T. lemon juice
In a large bowl, combine all filling ingredients and toss lightly. 1 (15-oz.) pkg. Pillsbury All Ready pie crusts 1 tsp. flour. Preheat oven to 425*.
Prepare pie crust according to package directions for a two-crust pie into a 9" pie pan. Spoon apple filling mixture into pie crust. Top with second crust and flute sides. Cut slits in several places to allow steam to escape. Bake at 425* for 40 to 45 minutes or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown. Cover edges of crust with strips of foil after 15 minutes to prevent excessive browning. Note: two (20 oz.) cans of apple fruit pie filling can be substituted for apple filling. Swedish Apple Pie from Jackie Fitch 4 lg apples (approximately) 1 c. sugar 1 T. sugar 1 c. flour 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 egg 3/4 c. butter or margarine 1/2 c. chopped nuts & raisins
Peel and dice the apples to fill a pie pan. Mix sugar and cinnamon and spread over apples in pan. Mix remaining ingredients and spread over apples. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes. (Makes its own crust.) Please, VOTE on November 8 then come to the Apple Pie Inn to relax, visit and enjoy the food. Carry out meals are available. Limited delivery available. On Election Day you may order ahead by calling: (937) 392-4975.
Flat Stanley the musical Come see the Hamersville Junior High Theatre Department perform The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr. This show is based on the children’s book by Jeff Brown. It follows the adventures of Stanley, an average boy who wishes to travel the world and do amazing things. Stanley wakes up one morning to find he is flat. This gives him the ability to travel
through the mail and see the world like never before. Performances are October 28 and 29 at 7:30 PM in the Hamersville School Cafetorium. Tickets are $5.00 for all seats and all ages.
The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) invites educators and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations alike to apply for the 2016 AEP Access to Environmental Education Mini-Grant program. Projects encouraging youth participation in learning experiences linked to local natural resources and sharing the lessons learned with their communities are eligible for funding. Eligibility extends to educators and nonprofit organizations throughout the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio. Mini-grants are available through the Foundation’s AEP Access to Environmental Education Fund, a fund established to create a permanent source of support for environmental educa-
tion. Applications are now being accepted from public schools and community organizations for projects focused on environmental education for youth. Approximately $26,000 in funding is available for awards ranging from $500 to $1,500. The application opens on Friday, October 7, 2016 and all applications must be submitted by Friday, November 11, 2016. The Foundation’s Grants Committee will review eligible applications and make funding recommendations. For more information about the AEP Access to Environmental Education Mini-Grant program and past grant recipients, visit the FAO’s website at: www.AppalachianOhio.org
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RULH HS cheer squad places third in annual Jaymie Jamison Foundation Cheer Competition Ripley Bee
BY WADE LINVILLE THE RIPLEY BEE
Inclement weather led to the cancellation of the annual Jaymie Jamison Foundation Cheer Competition scheduled to take place during the Brown County Fair. But thanks to the efforts of the Brown County Fair Board, the Jaymie Jamison Foundation, the Western Brown School District, the Brown County Press, as well as other supporters and sponsors, the cheer competition was held Oct. 22 in the Western Brown High School gymnasium with a large crowd of spectators witnessing cheer squads ranging from the PeeWee to the high school varsity level compete for trophies and prize money. Enjoying the most success for the evening was the Western Brown High School varsity cheer squad, who took first place in every division they competed in. The Western Brown cheer team put together a stellar “fight cancer” themed performance to win the open dance division, and later would per-
form a different dance routine to win the varsity dance division. Western Brown also took first place in the varsity non-mount cheer division. The Ripley-UnionLewis-Huntington High School cheer squad took third place in the varsity mount division behind second place North Adams and first place West Union. It was the Southern Buckeye Warriors cheer team winning the All-Star cheer division with Williamsburg finishing in second place. In the junior high cheer division, it was the team of Manchester Middle School placing first with Mt. Orab Middle School in second and Lynchburg-Clay in third. Mt. Orab Middle School won the junior high dance division with an entertaining performance and placed second in the open dance division. Winning the PeeWee cheer division was North Adams Elementary, while Western Brown 11-12 year olds placed second and Western Brown eight-yearolds placed third.
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Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington High School cheerleaders pose with their trophy after placing third in the varsity mount cheer division at the Jaymie Jamison Foundation Cheer Competition held at Western Brown High School Oct. 22.
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The Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington High School cheer team performs in this year’s Jaymie Jamison Foundation Cheer Competition at Western Brown High The Eastern High School cheer team performs in this year’s Jaymie Jamison Foundation Cheer Competition at Western Brown High School, Oct. 22. School, Oct. 22.
Indians rise to 8-1 with win over Western Brown Season winding down for Broncos BY WADE LINVILLE THE RIPLEY BEE
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Rockets stand at 6-3 after loss to Notre Dame Fayetteville’s Chase Jester carries for a first down in the Rockets’ Oct. 21 game against Notre Dame. BY WADE LINVILLE THE RIPLEY BEE
The Fayetteville-Perry Rockets' mid-season winning streak came to a close on Oct. 21, as they suffered a 27-0 loss to Portsmouth Notre Dame to drop to an overall record of 6-3. The week nine loss at home came after four consecutive wins for the Rockets, a winning streak that would earn the Fayetteville-Perry varsity
football program its second straight Ohio Valley Athletic League title. While the Rockets faced struggles in execution on both ends of the ball in the week nine loss, much credit goes out to the Notre Dame varsity squad whose defense managed to hold the Fayetteville-Perry offense scoreless in the game. The Rockets totaled only 148 rushing yards against Notre Dame with senior
running back Chase Jester taking 28 carries for 128 yards, and Austin Brockman taking 15 carries for 16 yards. With Friday's loss, the Rockets fell from seventh to ninth in Division VI, Region 24 rankings to put one spot shy of a playoff spot and in desperate need of a win in week 10 on the gridiron. The Rockets will have their work cut out for them once again in week 10, as
they play host to 6-3 Bishop Ready to wrap up their regular season at home on Oct. 28. The Rockets will need to finish among the top eight teams in Region 24 to earn a spot in the regional playoffs. The top four teams in Region 24 – Marion Local (8-1), Mechanicsburg (90), Jefferson (8-1), and Spencerville (8-1) – have already clinched a spot in the regional playoffs.
Coming off back-toback victories, the Western Brown Broncos were on the road at Norwood High School with hopes of capturing their fourth victory of the season on Oct. 21, but it was the home-standing Indians upping their overall record to 8-1 and their league mark to 3-0 with a 49-18 victory over the Broncos in week nine on the gridiron. The Broncos dropped to an overall record of 3-6 and a 1-2 record in Southern Buckeye Athletic/Academic Conference American Division play with the loss at Norwood. The Indians totaled 597 yards compared to Western Brown's 371 yards. It was a bout that saw the Bronco offense put up 200 passing yards and 171 rushing yards, while the Indians racked up 162 passing yards and 435 yards on the
ground. Western Brown junior Seth Becker completed 15of-22 pass attempts for 159 passing yards and one touchdown, but the Indian defense would snatch four interceptions. Junior Zach Stacy led Western Brown ball-carriers with 134 rushing yards off 24 carries and two touchdowns. Jacob Daniel led Western Brown receivers with 65 yards off three catches. Western Brown junior Wyatt Fischer hauled in four receptions for 46 yards and one touchdown. Norwood's Jihad Key rushed for 164 yards on just four carries with three touchdowns, while Indian quarterback Matt Goodman completed 12of-21 pass attempts for 162 yards and two touchdowns. Goodman also took 13 carries for 99 yards and ran for one touchdown. The Broncos will host the Goshen Warriors for their final game of the season on Friday, Oct. 28 on Senior Recognition Night at Western Brown.
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Rigdon, Pickerill lead Eastern teams to Div. III Regional XC Meet BY WADE LINVILLE THE RIPLEY BEE
A superb season continued for the Eastern Brown High School boys cross country team on Oct. 22, as the Warriors were led with a third place individual finish by Blake Rigdon to place third of 26 teams and Wade Linville/Ripley Bee earn a berth in the Division III Regional Championship The entire Georgetown High School boys cross country team and freshman Meet at Pickerington. Katlin Colwell of the Georgetown High School girls cross country team qualified Rigdon posted a finish for the Division III Regional Championship Meet at Troy after competing in the time of 16:41.38 to finish Southwest District Division III Meet at Voice of America Park in West Chester, third of 196 runners at the Oct. 22. district meet, while also placing among the top 10 were Eastern juniors Logan Lainhart (ninth, 17:34.34) and Garyn Purdy ish time of 19:46.13. Only the top four teams (17:35.06). Eastern freshman Cy and the top 16 individual runners in the Southwest Young placed 29th with a BY WADE LINVILLE the field of 109 runners District Division III girls THE RIPLEY BEE with a finish time of cross country meet at 17.52.08. Voice of America Park The Georgetown G-Men The second G-Man to qualified for the regional are headed to the Division cross the finish line was meet, and placing seventh III Regional Meet in Troy sophomore Tanner Ellis, of 77 runners to earn a after placing among the who placed 33rd with a berth in the regional tourtop five teams in the time of 18:42.94. ney at Troy was Southwest District Georgetown senior Georgetown freshman Division III Cross Country Tanner Householder Katlin Colwell. Championship Meet held placed 44th with a time of Colwell posted a finish at West Chester's Voice of 19:19.40, while freshman time of 21:33.98 at the disAmerica Park on Oct. 22. teammate Kaden trict meet to qualify for The G-Men placed fifth Mountain placed 45th with regionals. of 13 teams to earn a berth a finish time of 19:22.56. The Lady G-Men placed in the regional meet, led to Rounding out the G- sixth of nine teams, two the finish line by senior Men's top five was sopho- spots shy of advancing to Chris Dietrick. more Emerson Cahall, the regional meet as a full Dietrick placed 21st on who placed 51st with a fin- team.
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finish time of 18:16.39, and rounding out the Warriors' top five individual runners was freshman Ian Wiles, who placed 38th with a finish time of 18:45.09. Fairfield (Leesburg) finished as the Division III district champions at Rio Grande with a team score of 42, followed by Rock Hill in second with a score of 76, and Eastern in third with a score of 81. The Eastern Lady Warriors also advanced to the Division III Regional Championship Meet after finishing among the top seven teams in the district meet at Rio Grande. The Lady Warriors finished sixth of 18 teams to earn a berth in the regional
meet, led to the finish line by freshmen runners Camryn Pickerill and Juanita Frost. Pickerill placed 11th on the field of 166 runners with a finish time of 21:31.46, while Frost ran for a 14th place finish with a time of 21:37.73. The third member of the Eastern High School girls team to reach the finish line was freshman Emily Fannin, who placed 30th with a time of 22:42.87. Finishing 85th overall was Eastern's Abby Gillispie with a time of 25:19.45, while rounding out the Lady Warriors' five scoring runners was sophomore Sierra Mitchell, who placed 135th with a time of 28:34.90.
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of the high school “winat-all-costs” mentality is launching in Ohio with the support of the Ohio High School Athletic Association, National Football League Foundation and other local and national organizations. The initiative takes a critical look at interscholastic athletics by encouraging a system that focuses on the development of the educational, social and emotional well-being of each student-athlete. First piloted by the NFL in Colorado and Texas in 2015, the InSideOut Initiative encourages educational leaders, state athletic associations and local NFL teams to partner together to address the brokenness of the sports culture. The initiative is engaging stakeholders in strategic conversation to re-define the role of interscholastic sports in the lives of students and communities. Ohio is the next state to launch this Initiative, thanks to comprehensive funding from the National Football League Foundation. Today (Monday, Oct. 17) in the Columbus suburb of Dublin, the OHSAA and NFL Foundation are hosting approximately 90 leaders in the educational and sports communities to discuss the initiative and plan for its implementation. “This initiative fits right into the OHSAA’s goal of developing wellrounded student-athletes,” said Dave Gray, Interim Commissioner of the OHSAA. “We look forward to launching the
InsideOut Initiative in Ohio.” Ohio’s local NFL teams will also play a critical role in the initiative. Both the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns have endorsed the effort. “We are excited to engage key educational leaders and sports organizations from across the state of Ohio in a conversation that reinforces the purpose of educationbased athletics,” said Jody Redman, co-founder of the InsideOut Initiative along with Joe Ehrmann, the author of InsideOut Coaching: How Sports Can Transform Lives. “The goal is to win – we play, plan and prepare to win every game – but this isn’t the purpose of education-based athletics. The purpose is the human growth and development of the inner lives of students and connecting them to caring adults in their school communities.” In addition to the OHSAA and National Football League Foundation, the initiative also has support from the Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (OIAAA); Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA); the Buckeye Association of School Administrators (BASA); the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA), and the Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators (OAESA). More details about the InSideOut Initiative can be found at http://www.insideoutinitiative.org/.
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EMPOWERING PEOPLE is seeking experienced, compassionate and dedicated people who like a challenge and enjoy working with the DD population. If you are looking for a great career opportunity, please apply. FT 2nd/3rd shifts available in Clermont/Hamilton counties. $11-$13/hr. based on exp. w/excellent benefits. Duties include assisting w/ADLs, med passing, transportation, etc. Must be 18 yrs. w/clean valid driving record. Send resume to: info@ takoda-trails.net or Apply in person at 350 Kolb Dr., Fairfield, OH 45014. SEM VILLA Milford Full/Part time Kitchen/Cook Call Rosanna 513-831-3262 EOE TTY 1-800-750-0750.
EXPERIENCED ROUGH FRAMER or Carpenter’s Helper needed, new construction. MUST HAVE Transportation & Phone. Call 513-752-1606 leave message.
HIRING CAREGIVERS! Clermont and Brown County openings. Helping seniors to remain at home by providing non-medical care. All shifts. Home Instead Senior Care Call 513230-5111 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.
NIGHT TIME MECHANIC WANTED Jerry Ritter Trucking (513)625-6495
HELP WANTED GUARANTEED Weight-Loss participants, 9-Week Weight Loss challenge, 1 time $25 registration, Meets Thursdays, Mt. Orab United Methodist Church, For registration & information, call Sue @ 937-444-6161. RESTAURANT/ BAR Help Needed Friday-Sunday
Riverside Cafe
1329 US 52 New Richmond Call 614-207-8933.
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
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.
HOME CARE agency serving DDS (FKA) MRDD seeks experienced & mature direct care professionals for 24/7, homes in Amelia/Beechmont. Immediate openings available. 513-379-5995. Leave message.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
WANTED
for a busy tax office in Clermont County. Must have experience. Seasonal day shift. We pay competitive wages. Starting at the end of November through April 15th SEND RESUME TO:
taxoffice33921@yahoo.com
AUTO BODY or AUTO MECHANIC Must have own tools, references and experience. VANDEMARK COMPANY
513-797-7278
DRIVERS WANTED Tanker Endorsement Needed Earn up to $300 a day 2 Years Experience Class A CDL Local Hauling $500 Sign-on Bonus (See details at TCB office) Call TCB Trucking 513-309-7559 513-625-8183
POLE BARN BUILDERS or Subcontractors needed to build pole buildings. TECUMSEH BUILDINGS 937-446-2542 or 937-446-2917 DRIVERS: CDL-A 1yr. Exp. Excellent Home Time. Great Benefits + Incentive Pkg. 100% No Touch Freight. 70% Drop & Hook. 855-842-8498.
DRIVERS: GETTING Home is Easier. Nice Pay Package. BCBS/Dental/Vision. Monthly Bonuses. No-Touch. Chromed out Trucks w/APU’S. CDL-A 855-842-8498. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Previous basement excavation experience a must. Able to operate loader, dozer & bobcat. Clean driving record. Brewer Excavating 513-236-6341.
NURSES & STNAs needed for long term care facility. Must be dependable. Please apply at Locust Ridge Nursing Home 12745 Elm Corner Rd, Williamsburg, Ohio or call 937-444-2920 or 513-579-9949.
APTS UNFURNISHED
WAITING LIST NOW OPEN Owensville Commons Apartments
is currently accepting applications for 1br apartments for 62 years of age or older, handicapped/disabled regardless of age. Applications taken M-F 9:30am-3:30pm. 513-732-6935 TDD# 1-800-750-0750 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider & employer.” GEORGETOWN SQUARE Equipped kitchen. 1-bedroom Very clean. Perfect for young couple or retired individuals. No pets. $485 month. References & deposit required. 513-625-4371. 2BR, 1BA on Markley Ave., Georgetown. C/A, heat, W/D hookup, stove refrigerator & d i s h w a s h e r. Water/sewer included. $500/mo. plus $500/dep. No pets. Available Nov. 1st. 937-213-3124. WILLIAMSBURG, SPACIOUS 1 & 2BR apartments available, off street parking, heat & water included. Non-smoking preferred. 513-732-5771.
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
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adams county
MANOR
CNA/STNA’S
Adams County Manor is looking to fill positions for Full Time and PRN CNA/STNA’S on all shifts. We have immediate availability for PRN staff on every shift and we currently have a Full Time position open on Night 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 attendance bonuses, 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 a great place to work. STNA’s must have completed all appropriate courses and have a valid license for the State of Ohio. Please submit resumes and applications in person at: Adams County Manor and ask for Mary Mellenkamp, Health Services Supervisor. There is the possibility of interviews on the spot if you apply in this manner. You can also apply online at www.hg-nh.com. The application is under the “Careers” tab at the top of the webpage.
PINE RIDGE PINE VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL HOMES INC
NOW HIRING DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF/STNA’S FULL & PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE • 2ND & 3RD SHIFTS DIRECT CARE STAFF 11.50 PER HOUR STNA’S 13.00 PER HOUR
QUALIFICATION’S INCLUDE: PASS A DRUG SCREEN • CLEAN BACKGROUND CHECK • VALID DRIVERS LICENSE • HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED • 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER • STNA’S MUST CARRY A CURRENT VALID CERTIFICATION YOU WILL BE ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THEIR HOME AND COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT’S
SIGN ON BONUS OF $800.00
( after 400 hours worked ) Employee health insurance plan paid by the company, Vacation pay , Birthday pay, Aflac APPLY AT 146 NORTH 3RD STREET WILLIAMSBURG OHIO 45176 M-F 9 AM - 5 PM
1 & 2 BR APARTMENTS Williamsburg, all utilities included except electric. 513-724-7802.
BATAVIA - 2 & 3 bedroom apartments available with open wait list. Accepting applications M-F, 9am-4pm. Apartments are income based. 513-732-3804
MT. ORAB - 55 & older community. New construction - 2 BEDROOM SPECIALS! Call today! 937-444-1708 HOUSES FOR RENT
2-FAMILY DUPLEX in town, Ripley 3BR, 1BA $550/mo. Georgetown mobile home in town 2BR 2-full BA $500/mo. Tenants pays all utilities Deposit required. 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. Call 937-213-1548 or go to www.tristaterental management.com for more information and to download an application.
BEAUTIFUL OLDER 3BR, utility room, eat-in kitchen, unattached garage, Blanchester Schools, NO PETS. Non smoking. $750/month and $750/deposit. 937783-4010
FOR RENT OR SALE 682 US 52, Aberdeen 1 BR apt. upstairs with down stairs space available for business or storage. Has 25x40 garage behind property. 2acres total. Will consider land contract. Across from BP station. Financing availa b l e ! 606-584-8881 or 606584-8008.
RIPLEY - 2/3 BEDROOM, 1 bath with basement. large 24x42 two car detached garage. Laundry room. Appliances included. One year lease required. Available November 1st. $675/month plus $600/deposit. 937822-1717. TWO FAMILY Duplex For Rent in the Village of Bethel Ground floor unit only NO SMOKING RESIDENCE 2 Bedroom - 1 Bath Upgrades include: Hardwood floors, new carpet, linoleum, fresh paint, updated kitchen & bathroom washer/dryer hookup gas furnace - No central air. Nice Yard One pet allowed must weigh under 20 lbs when full grown. Tenant pays all utilities $700 per mo. $700 dep. $25 Application fee Call 513-479-3452. MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT
FOR RENT: MOBILE HOMES in Georgetown & Aberdeen mobile home parks. Deposit & reference required. No pets. Call 937-7958080.
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.”
MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT
QUAINT 2BR, all electric, private wooded lot, lawn building, located near Bethel; No pets. References & deposit required. $650/mo. 513-310-0646 or 937379-2277. GARAGE/ PARKING/ STORAGE
GARAGE FOR RENT CHEAP!! 9x18 garage with concrete floor & roll-up door. No car/boat repair, etc. FOR STORAGE ONLY. $65.00 per month Call Bill 513-383-4084 14 N. Third St. Ripley, Ohio 45167 HOUSES FOR SALE
DOUBLE WIDE home for sale. 3BR 2BA. Older home from the eighties. Sits on 2.5 acres at end of private road. Electric heat. Western Brown Schools. Close to Williamsburg. Inside needs to be painted & carpet put down. I have paint & new carpet ready to be put in. Selling as is now for $65,000. Firm on price. Has small storage shed. Has a nice building lot in the woods. Call 937-302-7992.
HOUSES FOR SALE
1 1/2 STORY with 2-3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath situated on corner lot, 2 blocks from river in Ripley, Ohio - $67,500. Call (937) 618-0012 for details. MISC. REAL ESTATE
20 PRIME ACRES. 1800’ frontage all tillable Scott Township 937-444-7048 SEWING & ALTERATIONS
FOR ALL your sewing needs for you, your family & your home. Call 937-4444276. Reasonable rates, expert service. MISC. FOR RENT
HALL RENTAL Two halls available for rent. One hall is 4000 sq. ft. w/complete kitchen. Second hall holds 175 people. Call for pricing. 937-3784330. MOBILE HOMES, PARTS & SERVICE
ABANDONED DOUBLEWIDEplease take over. $3500 Deposit required 859-371-2140
10 | Thursday, October 27, 2016 HAY & GRAIN
HAY FOR SALE Mixed grass, hay 4 X 5 round bales, and small square bales (937) 725-5050
MIXED HAY FOR SALE - 5x5 round bales $30.00, also square bales $4.00 937-618-1410. FIREWOOD
FOR SALE SEASONED FIREWOOD & outside furnace wood All year round. Local. I would like to haul 14’ dump loads. Scott Malott 937-213-3193 WANTED TO BUY
CASH PAID TODAY! Antiques, jewelry, furniture, appliances, gold silver, records, tools, all collectibles, household, estates, used cars. 30 year buyer - almost anything! 937-3782850, 937-378-2399, 513-348-5870 or 513256-8623.
Ripley Bee
CLASSIFIEDS
PETS & SUPPLIES
AKC GREAT DANE Puppies $400. Parents on premises. Ready for their new home. Call or text 937-515-3411. CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES - 2 females. 6 weeks old Nov. 1st, 1st shots & wormed. Mt. Orab 859-3801041. MISC. FOR SALE
Horse Trailer For Sale Bison 3 horse slant load trailer, heavy rubber mats throughout, good condition, light rust, $3,000. Call (513)706-4199
FOR SALE Butcher Beef Buy half of half, half or whole. Bookings & delivery available December & January. Call Hattan Farms 937-780-6401.
FOR SALE Butcher Hogs Delivery & bookings available. Call Hattan Farms 937-780-6401.
CLIP & SAVE
LAZY “R” FARM, INC.
AUCTION MT. ORAB, OHIO
WHEN: SAT. NOV. 12TH, 2016 @ 10:00AM WHERE: 14720 DAY RD. MT. ORAB, OHIO 45154 DIRECTIONS: ST. RT. 32 EAST TO MT. ORAB EXIT, TURN LEFT ONTO St. Rt. 68 N. RIGHT ONTO BARDWELL EAST RD., TO DAY RD ON RIGHT, TO AUCTION SIGNS
TRACTORS & EQUIP: IH md.5488 tractor (cab is in excl. cond.) w/duals & front weights, 2454 hrs.; IH md.1066 turbo tractor w/duals & weights, 3386 hrs; IH md.766 tractor, diesel, wide front; Farmall Super M-TA row crop tractor w/pwr.steering; IH md 384 diesel tractor w front loader, pwr steering, 456 hrs.; IH md 184 tractor w/ belly mower w/Easy Vac gas powered; 1991 Chev. Kodak tandem truck, w/18ft. grain bed, 108,000mi; Gleaner M Combine, 2wh dr., w/md.315 grain head. & md 630 – 6 row corn head, 1744 hrs.; (2) DMI grain/seed wagons w/side augers, in excl. condition; AMCO power ditcher; Case md 415 – 20’ cultamulcher, in excl. condition, very little use; Case IH md 5100 grain drill w/grass boxes; 16ft. IH disc, excl. condition; 16ft. IH md 496 – 22’ disc, excl. condition; IH md 5560 – 5 bottom plow; Hl Cyclo md 400-6 row planter; Hay wagon;New Holland pull type, PTO dr. 7ft. cycle mower; (2) 3pt. PTO dr. post hole augers; Pull type sprayer; Hahn 20ft. field sprayer w/ 500gal tank; Fuel tank w/pump; 20ft. flatbed equip. trailer/dual axles/fold down ramps; Est. 700gal plastic chemical tank; Bush hog 72” pull type rotary mower; Harrogator Brand 20’ bat wing harror w/cyl; 30’ New Idea corn elevator ;John Deere 6 row 3pt cultivators; IH 13’chisel plow wheel lift ;3pt. boom pole; 8’ Woods grader blade; “Bad Boy” Zero turn 60” lawn mower; 2001 Chevy Silverado C2500 Truck 277k mi.;1987 Four Winns 23’ boat, gas powered; 1983 Buick Electra Park Avenue Auto 82kmi.; Honda Big Red 3 wheeler; 1939 Buick 4dr. sedan—frame, motor, transmission, wheels, all have been restored—body needs restoration; Misc. hand & garden tools, drill press, air compressor, way too much to list.
SELLER: LAZY “R” FARM, INC. REGENA K. MILLER PRES. & POA
AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Lewis Auctioneering is proud to be offering at public auction this excl. line of International tractors and other farm equip., along with some personal property. It has all been well maintained & stored under roof. To see more pictures Visit www.auctionzip.com user #7414 Everything sold as is where is w/no guarantees. Announcements auction day take precedence Inspection @ 8am auction day. Auction starts @ 10am regardless of weather. Don’t Miss this “DANDY” Auction! TERMS: Cash or Ohio Check w/Photo ID, Visa, Master Card, Discover—3% fee will be added to all Credit Card transactions. “NO BUYERS PREMIUM”
LOST AND FOUND FOUND WALKER HUNTING DOG 10/17 Ripley/Decatur area. Very nice & well mannered. Someone has lost a wondeful pet. 937-373-4681. R.V.’S/CAMPERS/ TRAILERS 2010 COUGAR 5th wheel
3 slide-outs, asking $13,500; 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 (95k miles) diesel, quad cab, leather interior, 4x4, short bed, asking $6,000 if buying both. Camper AND truck, asking $19,500. Both in good shape. Truck isn’t for sale unless buying together. 513-625-7237 or 513-505-6311.
PUBLIC NOTICES
YARD/GARAGE SALE
YARD SALE FRI. NOV. 4 & SAT. NOV. 5 8am to 3pm 8063 Oak Grove Rd., Georgetown. Combining 2 households - furniture, clothing, kitchen items &much more. All must go!
NOTICE TO BIDDERS STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Columbus, Ohio Division of Construction Management Legal Copy Number: 160578 Sealed proposals will be accepted from pre-qualified bidders at the ODOT Office of Contracts until 10:00 a.m. on November 17, 2016. Project 160578 is located in Brown County, SR 125-09.47 Safety and is a INTERSECTION 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.
Garage Sale, infants size 7 clothes, & adults, small refrigerator, books DVDs, Halloween decor. 38 Dell Acres Gtown. Oct 27th, & 28th 8am to 530pm.
BETHEL, OHIO
BUILDING SUPPLIES/FORKLIFT/WV RABBIT
AUCTION
WHEN: Sat. NOV. 5, 2016 @ 10:00 am WHERE: 3127 OHIO PIKE, BETHEL, OH 45106 DIRECTIONS: DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM NEW BETHEL HIGH SCHOOL.
BUILDING SUPPLIES: Dimensional shingles; Primed cedar siding; Interior trim; New sky lights; New toilets; LP furnace; New cabinets; New faucets; 2 – new Jacuzzi brand tubs; Doors interior and exterior; LVL’s; Wooden I joist; Stacks of plywood- 1/2” & 3/4” t & g; & OSB board 7/16 3/4”; closet tracks; approx. 30sq. of primed cement board siding; dimensional lumber 2x4, 2x6, 2x8, 2x10 ,2x12-8ft. to 24ft. long; engineered 4x4x24; new electric base board heaters; 4x6, 16’ to 20’ treated; 6x6, 16’ to 20’ treated; bar joist 20’ long; 1 20x40 pole barn package “no metal”; new Anderson windows; new vinyl siding; R-R ties; WAY TO MUCH TO LIST. FORK LIFT & VW RABBIT: 1994 Teledyne-Princeton-D5000 diesel Fork lift; 1980 VW Rabbit, 80,000 miles, like new. AUCTIONEERS NOTE AND TERMS: Everything sold as is where is, with no guarantees. Mr. Brashear has sold his building and needs to get this stuff out, if you need building supplies this is your chance to pick up a large variety at public auction. Come early to inspect and be prepared to remove. Cash or Ohio check w/ photo Id, we also accept Visa, Master Card, & Discover, a 3% fee will be added to all credit cards. No buyers premium! Visit www.auctionzip.com user #7414 for pics/info SELLER: JOHN BRASHEAR
AUCTIONEERS DAVID P. LEWIS & DAVID S. LEWIS
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, October 30, 2016 • 1 to 3 PM 111 West Point, Mt Orab, OH
Executive brick home with full finished lower level, oak floors thru out, quartz countertops, atrium, whole house generator, 5 car garages, plus RV hookup. This home is loaded with extras and must be seen to appreciate all of the details! Beacon Hill subdivision.
Call Dorothy @ 513-720-0547
droush@sibcycline.com
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937-444-3441
NOTICE TO BIDDERS STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Columbus, Ohio Division of Construction Management Legal Copy Number: 160579 Sealed proposals will be accepted from pre-qualified bidders at the ODOT Office of Contracts until 10:00 a.m. on November 17, 2016. Project 160579 is located in Brown County, US-US 68-15.35 OH15-01 and is a CULVERT REPLACEMENT 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 10-20-16, 10-27-16 ---------------------------------------NOTICE TO BIDDERS STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Columbus, Ohio Division of Construction Management Legal Copy Number: 164010 Sealed proposals will be accepted from pre-qualified bidders at the ODOT Office of Contracts until 10:00 a.m. on November 17, 2016. Project 164010 is located in Brown County, US-US 50-08.03 and is a CULVERT REPLACEMENT 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.
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AUCTION - HISTORIC HOME - OCT. 29 - 12 NOON 201 N. 2ND ST., RIPLEY
NEWS
Ripley Bee
Local DAR celebrates birthday with service October 11th marks the 126th anniversary of the founding of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The Ripley-Lieutenant Byrd Chapter, in following the Ohio Society DAR’s Theme of “sowing seeds of service, outreach, and love” baked cookies and cupcakes for local law enforcement and first responders in appreciation for their
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College Credit Plus program
service to our community. More than 52,000 Ohio Cookies were delivered high school students took by members to the Ripley college classes during the Police Department and 2015-16 academic year, the Brown County earning college credit Sheriff’s Office. while meeting their high Cupcakes were delivered school graduation requireto the Georgetown Post of ments and collectively savthe Ohio State Patrol to ing more than $110 million thank them for all they do on college tuition. every day to keep our The Ohio Department of communities safe. Submitted/THE RIPLEY BEE Higher Education (ODHE) To learn more about the recently released details on work of today's DAR, Ripley-Lieutenant Byrd DAR members delivered the first full year of Ohio’s cookies and cupcakes to law enforcement officers in innovative College Credit visit www.DAR.org. Brown County on October 11. Plus program, which allows college-ready students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. see at the museum – it is Carla Sunberg. She is very keep rolling the mole damSouthern State located in the Grant Building good. I attended on Sunday age down and was lucky to Community College on the corner of Main and evening at 6 PM and the finally get one of the moles. served 1,152 of those high Plane Streets in Bethel. They Monday, Tuesday and That mole won't be doing school students in the also have the cart Steve Wednesday services were at any more damage! 2015-16 academic year, Newman—The World 7 PM. The Grants Store on State which translates to $2.1 Walker—used when he The Reverend Ben Hurst, Route 131 still has mums, million in tuition savings crossed Australia. the preacher at the Northside lots of pumpkins, corn for their families. Under The Nazarene Church is Baptist Church had a bicycle stocks, flowering kale, flow- College Credit Plus, there having an event called Prime accident. He was very badly ering cabbage and plenty of is little or no cost to the Time on Friday, October 28, hurt and needs lots of items to decorate for families of participating at the Family Life Center. prayers. The church is hold- Halloween so stop at any of students. The time is 6:30 PM with a ing a spaghetti supper at the their stores. The farm green “Through College Credit potluck dinner then the Methodist Church on house on Abner Road off Plus, more students across Kinner Express will be play- November 5, starting at 4:30 State Route 50 and the one Ohio are getting a jump ing good music. A love to 6:30 PM. A free will offer- in Milford also have items start on their future, and offering will be taken to pay ing will be taken to benefit for Halloween and are get- saving money in the the Kinner Express. These Pastor Hurst and his family. ting ready for Christmas. I process,” said Ohio folks can sure play some fine The Bethel Lions Club heard a rumor that Santa Department of Higher music. has donated money to start Claus will be at the Milford Education Chancellor John The young lady that plays this benefit for Pastor Hurst. store! Carey. “Getting a better the keyboard does a super He is a very good preacher Start your week by going value from existing educajob. If you have any extra and a very fine friend. His to the house of worship of tion resources is a win for vittles please bring them church is doing lots of pray- your choice and praising the our students and for our along! The church had a ing for him. good Lord. God bless all . . state.” revival last week and it was a The moles are sure doing . The first full year of data good one. The minister is Dr. lots of damage in my yard. I More later . . . shows that nearly 15 per-
Checking in with the Ol’ Fisherman GEORGE ROOKS
Howdy folks--There is so much taking place. One event is the Bethel Historical Society and Museum on November 5, at the Grant Building in Bethel. There will be a display of antique and vintage guns and air rifles. I at one time had a little rifle that I used to drive nails in the bottom of the corn crib. The time for the show is 1 PM till 4 PM. This will be a collection you will want to see. If you have a little antique boys rifle or air rifle bring them to add to the collection. There is so much to
cent of Ohio’s high school juniors and seniors took advantage of the program, and more than 90 percent of those students received a passing grade required to earn college credit. Statewide, two thirds of the College Credit Plus students took classes offered through Ohio community colleges. “Southern State is proud to partner with more than 30 high schools in our region to offer the College Credit Plus opportunity to growing numbers of college-ready students,” said Dr. Kevin Boys, SSCC President. “Many of these students are taking Southern State courses right on their high school campuses, thanks to these strong partnerships and the support of their district’s administrators, counselors, and credentialed teachers. Providing these opportunities for their students shows high school students that they indeed can be successful in college if they work hard.” For more information about College Credit Plus, visit www.sscc.edu/admissions/guidelines/collegecredit-plus.shtml or www.ohiohighered.org/ccp.
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Discouraging deer in your garden takes work BY Faye Mahaffey
On a walk around the property this week-end, I noticed lots of hoof prints in the mulch around some of our spruce trees. Some growth on recently planted daylilies has been clipped. The next thing will be “rubs” on my spruce trees in the lower yard. I have left some “sacrificial” offerings to the deer as they travel the well-worn path from the creek to the field next to our home. I have tried several of the home-remedies on some of the trees, but realized that if I don’t treat the entire planting, the deer will just head for an un-treated tree. On a garden trip to George Washington’s Mt. Vernon a few years ago, I purchased a small Horse Chestnut Tree and planted it along the tree line and dangerously close to the deer trail. So far there have been no rubs, but the tomato cage that had protected it somehow got mangled by a passing deer. We have an area in the lower yard where beloved pets are buried. I decided to plant hostas there since it was shaded by the trees. What was I thinking? The pet cemetery is close to the deer path! Now they stop and munch on hostas as they walk by! It’s tough to keep your garden from becoming a deer buffet, but the plants you choose can help tip the odds in your favor. The following are known deerresistant varieties, remember although, deer will eat anything if they are hungry enough: Allium, Anise Hyssop, Astilbe, Bee Balm, Black-eyed Susan, Columbine, Coneflower, Daffodil, Dianthus, Ferns, Foxglove, Gayfeather, Hyacinth, Iris, Lady’s Mantle, Lamb’s Ears Lenten Rose, Lily of the Valley, Monkshood, Oriental Poppy, Russian Sage, Shasta Daisy, and Yarrow. Did you happen to notice that Hostas are not on the list? Yes…..I planted deer “candy” right next to their
path! Life lessons happen even when you are gardening! According to Factsheet W-5-200, Preventing and Controlling Deer Damage, (available at ohioline.edu.osu) Whitetailed deer were nearly extirpated from much of the eastern United States in the early 1900’s because of habitat changes and overhunting. However, numbers of deer have increased throughout Ohio and the East as forests matured over the past century and appropriate hunting seasons were established. The white-tailed deer is now among the most common mammals in the state. Although hunters and nature enthusiasts may enjoy the sight of deer, this animal has presented some problems throughout the state. Deer are involved in vehicular collisions, overbrowsing of parks and reserves, and damage to a variety of crops, gardens, nurseries, and trees. Damage by deer can be identified by the jagged or torn surface on twigs or stems that they browse (compared to the clean-cut surface left by rabbits and rodents). Deer tracks are also easily identified. As with all nuisance wildlife problems and damage concerns, changing your level of tolerance is the easiest solution. However, you must ultimately decide what level of damage warrants action. If you choose to manage your deer problems, remember that there seldom are quick solutions. The key to success is persistence. Damage Prevention and Control tactics include: Exclusion, Habitat Modification, Scare Tactics, Repellents and Toxicants, and shooting. (Be sure to check with the Division of Wildlife for hunting regulations and limits.) The Ohio Division of Wildlife also has a very informative publication on Deer Damage Control (Publication 138). When you are considering the purchase of new ornamental plants for your
landscape you can refer to the handy list included with the OSUE FactSheet. Plant species are grouped together by how frequently they have been damaged by deer. The “Rarely Damaged” list includes: Barberry, Common Barberry, Paper Birch, Common Boxwood, Russian Olive, American Holly, Drooping Leucothoe, Colorado Blue Spruce and Japanese Pieris. Marne Titchenell of Ohio State University, a wildlife program specialist in OSU’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, recently offered some tips on minimizing the impact of deer in our landscapes to my favorite garden author and blogger, Margaret Roach. Titchenell explains that we need to correctly assess the damage and make sure we know who did the damage. Get down and look at the damage and what is left on the plants. If it is deer damage you will find some jagged edges. That has to do with the deer’s dentition. They have bottom incisors but nothing on top, so they are going to grasp a plant and pull it, and that plant’s going to tear – no matter what part of the plant it is, leaf or branch. We all know that we are heading into a time when some of the biggest damage can be done, especially to the woody plants. The breeding season known as rut often causes an increase in movement, especially in male deer, as they are searching for females. Those males are polishing up those antlers to make them look all nice and shiny for the females and that’s when we start to see rubbing damage. That is the males rubbing that velvet off their antlers in preparation for the breeding season. This rubbing can actually continue through the breeding season – through December and sometimes into January. What’s going on there is the males have glands in their foreheads, and they will rub
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them on trees, leaving a scent mark, and that serves as communication, communicating their presence and their social status to other males in the area. What is a gardener to do? Exclusion – some sort of fencing – first for individual plant protection. On a larger scale it would be putting up a fence around the property, which could be very costly. The second defense that Titchenell recommends is some sort of repellent. She
encourages people to look at the label and the active ingredient. Look for eggs. Or the other ingredient would be hot pepper-which may be called capsaicin. You will see a lot of commercially available repellents using both of those active ingredients. That’s because that’s what researchers are saying works best. Check the internet and you will find a long list of books about Deer-Resistant
Landscaping, but the bottom line is deer will eat almost anything if they choose to do so. I have learned that I need to choose my battles, and try to be smarter about the plants that I choose for my gardens. So much to consider…how often does it bloom, will it survive a drought, or freezing temperatures, are the leaves attractive, and is it on the “deer candy” list?
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Color Explosion Run/Walk
The Coalition for a Drug Free Brown County held their First Annual 5K Recovery Run/Walk Color Explosion Saturday September 17, 2016. There were 136 participants and volunteers, numerous spectators, community agencies and businesses in attendance. The day began with Caleb Blevins, Anthony Tully and Troy Gillespie sharing their stories of recovery and offering hope to those dealing with addiction. The path to recovery is different for everyone and that was echoed in the stories these individuals shared. The similarity is that recovery is possible and should be celebrated! Special thanks to the Georgetown Exempted Village Schools for allowing the use of their facilities, to Georgetown Police Department and Georgetown Fire Department and to the numerous volunteers who
made this event a reality. Event sponsors were the Brown County Board of Mental Health & Addiction Services, Interact for Health, Judge Danny Bubp, Child Focus Inc., Talbert House, HarBeck Farms, Gordon Ellis, Brown County 9-11, Beebe Chapel C.M.E. Church Ripley, Ralph Jennings, Adams Recovery Center, Hutcheson Homecare & Bryan’s Family Pharmacy, Southern Hills Career & Technical Center and Donohoo Pharmacy. Awards were given to the first, second and third place runners for men, women, and youth 13 and under. The winners for men were William Dikeman (23:21), Ralph Jennings (23:47), and Gordon Ellis (24:20). The winners for women were Chelsey Dikeman (24:34), Lauren Carter (28:04), and Leah Adams (31:13). The winners for youth
The Wild Red Hats of Ripley met along the Ohio River on Oct. 18. We thank Roberta Gaudio for opening special for our group at her Co Hearts Riverhouse Restaurant, at 18 N. Front St. in Ripley. There was a large group back from illnesses. We were especially glad to see our Queen Bee, Nancy Ellis walking so well after her knee replacement. Since this restaurant has a ramp and easy access three ladies that must use walkers were able to come. It was also announced about the fundraiser for Wendy Franklin of Ripley is being held at Co Hearts Riverhouse, on Oct. 19 from 4 to 9. There were 17 ladies in
attendance: Hilda Frebis, Betty McKenzie, Nancy Dick, Queen Bee, Nancy Ellis, Linda Defosse, Carol Cooper, Sharron Hausman, Pat Sweeney, Marlene Frodge, Lois Schumacher, Betty Schroth, Linda Hampton, Marianne Speed, Judith Gray, Linda Kratzer, Pat Daulton, and Debbie Pfeffer. Our deepest sympathy to June and Don Zipperian over the lost of their son, Robert Zipperian on Oct 11, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. On Nov. 15 Red Hats will meet at 1:00 at JC 's Pizza Restaurant on Second St., ( RT. 52) Ripley, OH. Any questions call Betty McKenzie 937515-4713.
Be a part of one of Ripley’s best Christmas traditions – sing with the River Village Community Choir! This year’s concert will be Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. in the beautiful candlelit sanctuary of Ripley’s historic First Presbyterian Church. Mr. Monti Mallow will once again be directing the choir. Rehearsals, which last about two hours, will be held in the church sanctuary on Wednesday and Thursday evenings starting Tuesday, November 2nd, at 7 p.m. at the church, located at the corner of 3rd and Mulberry Streets. During Thanksgiving week, howev-
er, there will be only one rehearsal on Monday, November 21st. The final dress rehearsal will be Saturday, Dec.. 10 at 4 p.m. Enter through the front door or through the doors at the lower level or via the ramp off of Third Street. So strike the harp and join the chorus: the River Village Community Choir, that is! Even better, ask a friend to join you this year! We supply the music – all you need to bring is your Christmas spirit and a smile. For more information, contact the Director of Music at 937549-3050.
The Ripley Union Lewis Huntington High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps will celebrate the 241st birthday of the United States Marine Corps on November 5 by hosting a Birthday Ball. For 241 years – all over the world – Marines, their families and friends have celebrated the founding of the Corps (November 10, 1775) with this type of celebration. The guest speaker this year will be Mr. Pruitt Chamness of Seattle, Washington. Mr. Chamness is an alumnus of the RULH MCJROTC program. The MCJROTC invites
all veterans to join them for the Marine Corps Birthday Ball to be celebrated in Ripley on Saturday, November 5, in the RULH High School gymnasium. Doors will open at 5:30pm with dinner being served at 6:15pm. Ticket are $20 per person and can be purchased at the school or by calling the JROTC office at 937-3927016. Tickets not sold in advance will be available at the door on the evening of the event. For more information, you may call SgtMaj Kokensparger during working hours at (937) 392-7016.
The Georgetown Lions Club will be holding a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Nov. 5 from 9-12 a.m. at the Country Inn at 30 Sunset Blvd. in Georgetown. Pancakes or a half order of biscuits and grave with sausage or bacon will be available as well as coffee, juice or milk. Tickets are five dollars and may be purchased in advance from any Lions Club member or at the door. Proceeds will go
towards Lions Club scholarship projects.
Wild Red Hats meet in Ripley
Singers needed for Ripley’s River Village Concert
County ESC meeting changed
The regular meeting of The Governing Board of the Brown County Educational Service Center for November 2016, has been changed to Monday, November 7, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the offices of the board to consider any business which may be necessary.
The Brown County Board of Mental Health & Addiction Services will hold their regularly scheduled board meeting Thursday, November 3, 2016. The meeting will be held at 6:00pm at 85 Banting Drive in Georgetown.
Work the polls this year
The winners of the Color Explosion Run/Walk for 2016.
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You can qualify to serve as a precinct election official (P.E.O.) in Ohio if you are a U.S. Citizen; you are at least 17 years old, will be 18 by Election Day and are registered to vote; you are a resident of the county in which you want to serve, you are not running as a candidate for the election in which you are work, and have not been convicted of a felony. You can earn more than $100 for the day, and help democracy work. Find out more by calling the Board of Elections Office at (937) 378-3008.
13 and under are Austin Hutson (31:31), Jayla Galley (39:32) and Sarah Vietze (40:14). For a complete list of results please visit www.bcmhas.org/events/5 k-recovery-runwalkresults/. A challenge was made to the Brown County
school districts to see which district had the most participants. The Coalition’s School Spirit award was given to Georgetown Exempted Village Schools who had 46 participants. The Coalition for a Drug Free Brown County meets at 6:00 p.m. the first
Monday of the month at the Brown County Educational Service Center. For more information, please call Deanna Vietze at (937) 378-3504 or visit the Coalition Facebook page at www.facebook.com/coalitionforadrugfreebrowncounty.
Do you want to access your voter information on your smart phone? Do you need to know what is on the ballot, where do I go to vote or how do I get to the polling location? All of these questions can be answered by using the FREE Ohio Voter Information App. This app can be found on the Play Store for Android phones and on the App Store for iPhones. All information that is available to the application is considered public record information and is readily available at all Boards of Elections’ offices. By using the app, the data is available right in the palm of your hand. With this app you will be able to:
• See the Residence Address you currently have on file. If it is wrong, you can update your address information from this app. • See your voting history. • Check the status of your Absentee ballot, if you have already requested one. • Find your polling place information so you can know where to go vote. • View available sample ballots for upcoming elections • Aside from these items mentioned, there is more detailed information you can get. You can download the FREE app by searching for “Ohio Voter Info” or “Ohio Voter Information”
in your app store. After installing the app you will need to customize it for you by: 1. Go to “Voter Settings”, in “Search County” scroll to select your county of residence and select it. 2. Set the Push Notifications to ON, and the email notifications to ON by moving the button to the right. 3. Put in the email address and the phone number of the device where you want to receive your notices. 4. Once you have completed those settings, select “SAVE SETTINGS”. 5. Press the “Voter
Lookup” icon. 6. Type in your “Last Name” and your “First Name” then click on “Submit”. 7. This will display some of the specific voter information that is on file for you. 8. Next to “Name and Birth” you will see “Set as My Voter Info” in green. Press on that and then press on “Save Settings” on the next screen. 9. From this point on, you can just click on the “My Voter Info” icon to look at the most current information that is on file. Once you download the FREE App, you can explore some of the other data options that are available.
The residents of the Ohio Valley Manor were pleased to see family and friends the week of September 26th through October 3rd, 2016. Patricia Creamer and Ronnie Carter visited residents Jessie Sanders and Nellie Gray. Herb Polley's birthday was September 27th; he celebrated with family and friends including Jane, Jr., Martha, Bob, Susan, Kay, Kenny, Lisa, Paul and Rita Polley, Rhonda and Larry DeFosse, Jay Regenstein and several OVM guests.
Alice Himes' company included Doug and Denise Palmer, Dawn Grippa and Gary Palmer. Jeanette Carrington spent time with Dwight and Paulette Carrington, Marilyn Cluxton, Jane Polley and Verbal Hall. Kathryn Tong celebrated her birthday this week. Happy birthday Kathryn and all of our October birthday residents! She was visited by her brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Brenda Rowe of West Union. Resident Valerie
Shelton was in the hospital, prayers that you get well soon Valerie! Prayers for resident Mary Pharris as she travels to the doctor on Wednesday. She enjoyed the company of Shirley Washington, Rosetta Bealer, Delta Cooper, Alicia Bealer, Keesha Maxwell, Davi Pritchett, Rob, Val and Deja Durham, Diane and Donnie Thompson. Dawn Grippa had the greatest time of her life at the fair on Thursday with her sister; she also enjoyed
Big Macs on Friday. Her visitors included Bob and Michelle Hault, Jane Bevins, Gregory and Debbie Pfeffer, Diane Johnson, Lisa Jerah Lynch, Bill Hughes, Bob and Pat Welti. In addition to visiting the residents listed above we also stopped in to see: Betty Flaugher, Roy Copple, Bonnie Roush, Ada Daulton, Judy Burson, Helen Henize, Jane List and Helen Kerr. Have a great week!
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