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Ripley Police Department to add DragonCams

BY Martha Jacob Ripley Police Chief Joel Barnett continues to look for ways to save his department and the village money.

At the Oct. 25 Ripley Village Council meeting, Barnett talked to council about a new program his department will be a part of called the Blue Line DragonCam. The Blue Line DragonCam was founded by a former police chief in Tennessee. It is basically a handheld laser that allows a police officer to either conduct a traditional traffic stop or capture an image of the violation with the photo laser, issuing a civil citation by mail.

“This DragonCam won’t be mounted in a

cruiser,” Chief Barnett explained, “This is a handheld device that will document every violation image it sees, and the information is automatically recorded.

“The DragonCam reports the date, time, direction, posted speed limit, vehicle speed, distance from the officer to the vehicle, highway location, the officer’s badge number and the GPS coordinates of where the photo was taken.”

According to Barnett, because the tool is in the hands of law enforcement, the violation is witnessed and captured by an officer, which allows that officer to testify to the validity of the violation, unlike the controversial cameras that

are mounted in a traffic signal.

“We are very exciting to be adding this device to the Ripley Police Department,” Barnett said. “Once we’ve used the DragonCam a few hours, we come back to the office, review what’s been documented, then it is plugged directly into a small tablet that automatically sends the information to the DragonCam Company.

“DragonCam then issues all the tickets and citations to the violators.

Our officer doesn’t have to do any more than that.

This will save our officers a great deal of time and paperwork. Once the citations are sent out, whatever the fine is, the village gets 60% of the fine.

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This hand-held device will record any vehicle speeding just by aiming it at the back of the vehicle. It will record date, time, place, speed and GPS coordinates.

Two of the DragonCams will soon be in the hands of the Ripley Police Department.

“Ripley Village Council will decide what the fines will be for each of the citations, which could have extenuating factors, such as speeding in a school zone.

Regardless of the violation, DragonCam will handle it all. Plus, if any officer works overtime operating the DragonCam, they will reimburse our department for the hours of overtime accrued throughout the year.”

Because the unit is a LIDAR (laser), the speeding vehicle is identified by a red box, which designates the location on the vehicle where the laser made contact, eliminating any question regarding accuracy.

Ripley Council to make Easton Alley one way

BY Martha Jacob Ripley Village Council met Oct. 25 and heard from resident Ben Pedigo regarding vandalism and speeding on Easton Alley.

Pedigo requested placing speed bumps in the alley, but was told that would not happen because of the liability for the village. It would be Provided/The Ripley Bee too expensive and would hinder snow plows which The RULH School Pantry is now open to families of RULH students. The pantry could be expensive to includes food purchased from the Food Bank in Cincinnati. replace.

Councilwoman Nowana Bingaman suggested making the alley one-way, which would probably slow traffic down. All of council agreed that would probably solve the problem. Letters will now be sent out to everyone

BY Jasmine Osman involved with or is located RULH HS Counselor near Easton Alley.

The one-way would only Ripley-Union-Lewisbe for one block, from Main Huntington High School Street to Market Street. has recently started a “Years ago in 1915 or School Pantry in the high 1916 that alley is where the school. old Ohio River & Columbus “Last year, I received an Railroad site was located but email about applying for a Freestore Food Bank grant,” said Jasmine Osman RULH Counselor, “Mrs. Maiberger, EMIS/Guidance Coordinator and I, with the help Provided/The Ripley Bee of Susie Skinner, our prin- The RULH School Pantry will contain items needed cipal, Mrs. Dugan, our sec- by many families in the school district, including BY Martha Jacob retary, and Ms. Fannin, one some clothing, personal hygiene items and school of our English teachers, supplies as well as food items.

David Campbell, wrote the grant and sub- 27, 2016, that we were 2017-18, and 2018-19. owner/operator of mitted it in April 2016. recipients of the grant for According to Osman, all Campbell Frontier Realty, “We found out on May the school years 2016-17, the families at Ripley High and his family have lived School were notified of the in the Village of Ripley his School Pantry; included in entire life. He has operated the letter was a sign-up Campbell Frontier Realty INDEX sheet. Teachers can also for over 30 years, and has make referrals for the a genuine love and respect for his community. pantry.

Editorial: 4 Campbell’s father, Families who did not Sports 7-8, 12 originally sign up can sign Duane Campbell, started up any time or ask for help Campbell Auctioneers in Classifieds: 9-10 during special times such the Village of Ripley in as medical emergencies or 1957 which is where David Campbell got his layoffs.

Each month, our school start in the business. receives $750 to spend on Campbell Auctioneers will items from the Freestore remain the same.

But now in his continuFood Bank. It is delivered ing efforts to keep up with right to the school.

“We have a room desig- the best technology for his nated for the School many clients and friends What’s your take on Pantry,” Osman said. “In Campbell Frontier Realty the news? Go to addition to what we get has entered into a partnerripleybee.com from the food bank, we ship with Sibcy Cline and visit us on also receive and welcome Realtors. facebook to share “We don’t want our donations from the comyour thoughts. munity. We have clothing clients to feel like we’re and prom dresses, personal selling out to Sibcy Cline,” hygiene items, and school Campbell explained. “We supplies, along with food. will now be their represen“To date, we have 22 tatives in the Brown students who receive items County area and they will once per week from the be our representative to the world. pantry.”

New School Pantry at RULH High School

went out of business,” said Pete Renshaw, village administrator. “It was just behind Parker House, running parallel to Front Street.”

Resident Judith Gray also approached council about the lack of mowing next door to her home. Several other community complained again about the trash and debris in the village which they feel should be cleaned up.

According to Renshaw, some of the issues can not be addressed by council since there is no zoning in the village and many of the areas are on private property.

Renshaw added that the village has done a lot of things already to clean up certain areas, but nothing could be done on private property.

Other discussions included purchasing new flower pots for the downtown area.

Council said the issue would be discussed again next spring. Everyone agreed the pots were beautiful and quite an asset to the village.

Renshaw said even though the owners of certain buildings, that needed sidewalks replaced, could not be located, plans are, the city will begin fixing old sidewalks next year, regardless.

Costs will be added to property taxes of the owners.

Ripley Fire Chief Tony Pfeffer addressed council to discuss major reasons why it is important that the 2 mill fire levy which will be on the Nov. ballot needs to pass.

“This levy, if it passes, will be used for the replacement of four pieces of aging apparatus,” Chief Pfeffer said. “That includes a 1976 ladder truck, a 1979 minipumper and a 1981 hose tender pumper.

“The levy will allow us to purchase a traditional fire engine and a First Response unit.”

The 2 mill levy will cost the owner of a $70,000 property, about $49 per year.

The next Ripley Council meeting is set for Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Campbell Frontier Realty merges with Sibcy Cline

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“We will always be the local company who knows its local market. We know what is selling and we know first hand what it’s worth. It was very important to me that being a part of this community won’t change.”

Campbell said that after he had sat down and studied some of the major real estate players in the regional industry, he could see that Sibcy Cline was

doing things that could be trusted and could make all the difference in getting exposure on a local property.

“When I saw all the tools the Sibcy Cline had at their disposal for their clients,” he said. “I knew right away that this was the direction I wanted Campbell Frontier Realty to go.

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Christmas Craft Show “Dead Serious About Election Day Chili Dinner Bible Chapel U.C.C. in drinks, and coffee. is hosting an Carry out service is and sale is Nov. 5 Life� at Lynchburg HS Hamersville Election Day Chili Dinner available for all menu Ladies of the knitting and crochet classes will host the 12th annual Christmas Craft Show and Sale at The Rambler Center (the OLD Russellville school) located one block east of the stoplight on St. Rt. 125 in Russellville, Ohio from 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Saturday, November 5th.

This year's show will feature more than 40 different crafters and vendors with over 50 displays.

We will have many of our favorite crafters returning and some new, exciting faces and displays.

New crafts will include homemade beeswax items,

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.

hula hoop rugs, hand knitted socks, homemade fudge, jams, jellies and honey.

A breakfast of sausage, gravy and biscuits, pancakes and sausage and an assortment of sweet rolls or donuts and juice, coffee and milk will be served from 7:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. Lunch will be served from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. and will include chili, vegetable soup, an assortment of sandwiches, drinks and desserts.

For more information or to rent a space call Mary Kelch at (513) 543-3137 or e-mail MK2501@aol.com or call any member of the R.C.A.P. committee.

The well-known “Dead Serious...About Life� production will be held on Saturday, Nov 5 at 6 p.m. and again on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. at Lynchburg Clay High School in Highland County. “Dead Serious...About Life� is a musical written to appeal to teenagers. It is up front...it is blunt...it is life. The story begins at Todd and Stephanie’s house. Mom and Dad have left for the weekend, so let the party begin.

Throughout the course of the evening, audiences will meet the characters with the different personal-

ities, their numerous problems and their view about their lives. “Dead Serious� will expose everyone to all the issues of abortion, alcohol, drugs, religion, sex and suicide...issues that no one wants to talk about or face.

The message from the show is that suicide only creates more problems that it really solves and that there is always a better way to live.

Lynchburg High School is located at 6762 St. Rt. 134 in Lynchburg. For ticket information please call (513) 459-7268.

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

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.

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.

at the American Legion Post 180 in Georgetown from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

(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.

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.

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.

Food Pantry in Agape 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

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., 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.

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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.

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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 TriCounty Road in Winchester. For more information please contact Ruth at (937) 444-4209.

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

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Monday, November 7, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the offices of the board to consider any business which may be necessary.

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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 E-HEAP services may contact the Adams Brown Community Action Program Office in Georgetown at (937) 378-6041 or 1-800-5537393, Ext. 253 or 254. Walk-in hours are 8-11 a.m. daily at the ABCAP Office at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown, and outreach is available for the very elderly or disabled.

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.

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Bible Chapel is located at 119 North Avenue in Hamersville, just one block north of State Route 125. Everyone is welcome.

‘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

Brown County Life Chain 2016 Georgetown, Ohio Sunday, Nov. 6th 2:00 - 3:00 pm Pick up signs across from the Police Station or at the old Pamida parking lot.

For more info. Contact Mike or Sara at 937-373-3701

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 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) 7755030, ext. 103.

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.

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) 3784784.

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.

Beekeeping information at Fayetteville library 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 2:00-4:00pm at the Fayetteville-Perry 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.

Open Arms Always to meet Open Arms Always, veterans support group, will meet on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Mt. Orab La Rosa's at 2:00 p.m.

The public is welcome to attend. For more information, call (937) 515-9543.

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Property Sales

PNC Bank NA to Coalan L. Gatts and Kirby R. Germann, .45 acres of land in Hamersville, Clark Twp., filed 10-26-16, $46,000 Brian Malott to Brian Malott and Crystal Patrick, 5 acres of land in Eagle Twp., filed 10-20-16 Alice A. Schuler to John E. and Jennifer Bartsch, InLot 2855 and In-Lot 2856 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 10-2016, $362,000 Roderick Steward and Tonya Lane to Waynoka Property Association, Inc., In-Lot 2957 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 10-26-16 Nicholas L. Conaway to Brett M. Stout, Samantha Hopkins and Stephen and Amanda Hopkins, In-Lot 2537 and In-Lot 2538 in Lake Waynoka Sub, Franklin Twp., filed 10-2616, $87,500 Deborrah A. and Neil McClughen, Sr., to Neil McClughen Jr., In-Lot 2682 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 10-2116 Donald W. and Bonnie Rosselot, etal to The Rosselot Principal Protect The Rosselot Family Trust, 104.75 acres of land in Green Twp., 114.58 acres and 122.30 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 10-21-16

Probate

Charles W. Elrod, Foster, case #20161193, DOD 917-2014, filed 10-25-2016 Anna E. Little, Ripley, case #20161192, DOD 826-2016, filed 10-25-2016 Rodney Nimmo,

David L. McNutt to JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, Lot 44 in Mt. Orab Estates in Mt. Orab, Green Twp., filed 10-20-16, $86,000 Kevin R. Dunn to Robert J. and Angela K. Flint, .40 acres of land in Mt. Orab, filed 10-25-16, $132,400 Judy Palmer to Terry Bush, 1.35 acres and .69 acres of land in Huntington Twp., filed 10-26-16, $6,000 Ruth Lacy to M & M Enterprises, LLC, In-Lot 185 whole in Aberdeen, filed 10-20-16, $25,000 Donald A. and Jeni B. Shalloe to Waynoka Property Owners Association, In-Lot 3789 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 10-2116 Doris E. and Leslie E. Goodwin to Jeremy R. and Melissa D. Evans, In-Lot 3789 and In-Lot 2023 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 10-2016, $155,590 Leslie E. Goodwin to Jeremy R. and Melissa D. Evans, In-Lot 2024 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 10-20-16, $1,910 Bryce Lee Graves to Rex L. and Kathryn J. Graves, 7.24 acres of land in Lewis Twp., filed 10-21-16, $30,000 Donald W. and Bonnie S. Rosselot to The Rosselot

Common Pleas

CIVIL Midland Funding LLC Doing versus Randy French, case #20160650, filed 10-20-16, Action: other civil Dale Turner versus Rosie Pardon, case #20160653, filed 10-24-16, Action: civil stalking Dale Turner versus Richard Neuss, case from family and friends.

Mary Pharris spent time #20160654, filed 10-24-16, with Valerie Durham, Action: civil stalking Venita Platt, James DOMESTIC Anderson, Shirley John D. Mitchell, Washington, Donnie, Diane and Dean Georgetown versus Tanya L. Mitchell, Mt. Orab, case Thompson.

Kathryn Tong's sisters, #20160652, filed 10-24Judy Scott and Evelyn Johnson from Yellow Springs, Ohio came to visit.

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

Sardinia, case #20161190, DOD 10-30-2015, filed 1024-2016 Thelma S. Whitsett, Georgetown, case #20161191, DOD 10-132016, filed 10-25-2016

Ohio Valley Manor News

The residents of the Ohio Valley Manor spent time with family and friends the week of October 17th through 24th.

Dawn Grippa enjoyed seeing Logan Fowler, Ginda Waites, Molly Hall, Angel Bauer, Bob and Michelle Haults, Bill and Judy Hughes, Rachele and Elizabeth Kratzer.

Patricia Creamer, Ken and Joyce Spievogel came to see residents Nellie Gray and Jessie Sanders.

Alice Himes' company included Doug and Denise Palmer, Dawn Grippa and Gary Palmer.

Herb Polley was relaxing with wife, Jane when we made our rounds. He continues to enjoy visits

Principal Protection Trust, Ted Hollaender, 1.92 acres and 2 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 10-21-16 Sandy J. and Mark C. Flora, Jr., to Craig Anderson, 4.52 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 10-21-16, $13,800 Robin Wolfer and Deborah Rosselot to Hillari M. Call, In-Lot 111D in Fayetteville, Perry Twp., filed 10-26-16, $40,000 Darlene, Kathy and David henderson to Darlene K. and Kathy Henderson, 6.92 acres of land in Pike Twp., filed 10-20-16 Charles and Evelyn Shuemake to Terry W. Shuemake, 1 acres of land in Pike Twp., filed 10-26-16 Luther and Irene Lunsford to Luther Lunsford, Lot 1 and Lot 2 in Beacon Hill Su in Mt. Orab, filed 10-24-16 Jackie Neu to Stephen L. and Ginger L. Thomas, Lot 2 in Georgetown, Leslie Sub., Pleasant Twp., filed 10-2116, $15,000 Richard L. and Kathy Ernst to Nick L. and Amy S. Gray, .84 acres of land in Georgetown, filed 10-25-16, $195,000 Dale E. Fetters to Donna S. Walker, In-Lot 2 whole on Home Street Sub., Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 10-26-16, $80,000

Russell L. and M. Janis Smith to Russell L. and Myrtle Janis Smith, Lot 9, Lot 10 and Lot 11 in Covered Bridge Estates, Scott Twp., filed 10-26-16 Carol A. Watson to Melissa Planck and Carol A. Bauer, 11.52 acres of land in Scott Twp., filed 10-26-16 Velma M. Anderson to Brenda S. and Stacey L. Malone, In-Lot 15 and InLot 16 in Anderson Sub., Sterling Twp., filed 10-24-16 Joseph Corrill, etal to Joseph A. Corrill, etal, 39.70 acres of land in Sterling Twp.,filed 10-21-16 Avery D., Melvin and Ogden Harker to Avery D. Harker, Melvie Ogden, Melvin N. Harker and Marla M. Wilson, 43.05 acres of land in Sterling Twp., filed 10-21-16 Paul E. Germann, etal to Jerry C. Riddle and Christopher Cole, 11.71 acres, 19.22 acres, 12.35 acres and 39.83 acres of land in Union Twp., filed 10-2416 Connie and Chas.

Rieckhoff, Jr. to Diane C. Hess, 3.17 acres of land in Washington Twp., filed 1025-16, $96,500 Linda F. Tilley to Danny R. Heflin, Lot 23 in Heritage Sub., Mt. Orab, Sterling Twp., filed 10-20-16, $122,500 2016, Action: dissolution of marriage Brian R. Taylor, Mt. Orab versus Maria I. Taylor, Mt. Orab, case #20160652, filed 10-24-16, Action: dissolution of marriage Gary Roberts, Georgetown versus Teri Meeks, Manchester, case #20160656, filed 10-24-16, Action: domestic violence Brittany R. Stamper, Georgetown versus Bradley J. Stamper, West Union, case #20160657, filed 10-25-16, Action: dissolution of marriage

Marriages

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Kristen Nicole Stamper, 28, Aberdeen, occupational therapist to marry Joshua L. Crabtree, 37, Aberdeen, technician, filed for marriage 10-24-2016 Anita Kay Schaub, 36, Williamsburg, tattoo artist to marry Tommy D. Partin, 43, Williamsburg, tattoo artist, filed for marriage 1024-2016 Brittani D. Wilson, 25, Georgetown, registration to marry Tuck Almond Lamb, 25, Georgetown, weatherization tech, filed for marriage 10-25-2016 Morgan T. Wright, 21, Ripley, office assistant to marry Timothy K. Rhoads, 24, Ripley, Stanley Black and Decker, filed for marriage 10-26-2016

Birthdays

Thursday, Nov. 3 - Bayne Cahall, Sr. (in memory) Friday, Nov. 4 - Kelly Day, Michael Caproni, Mandy Flaugher, Deanna Huff Saturday, Nov. 5 - Kristi McKenzie Sunday, Nov. 6 - Susan G. Wright, Makenna Black, Nancy Frodge Tuesday, Nov. 8 - Regina Stauder, Ruby Hardyman, Kaelyn Davis Wednesday, Nov. 9 - Gene Kinder (in memory), Trace Waters, Braxton Malone, Alexis Kokensperger

Anniversaries

Thursday, Nov. 3 - Curt and Kim Spiller

Calendar

Thursday, Nov. 3 - Ripley Heritage, Inc. Sunday, Nov. 6 - Ripley Life Squad Monday, Nov. 7 - Ripley Women’s Club 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 8 Election Day; Apple Pie Inn, Methodist Church; Ripley Lions Club; Presbyterian Women; Ripley Village Council; Knights of Columbus Auxiliary

Ripley Library Talk

BY Alison Gibson

Thanks to everyone that came to our events last week—the Ripley River Jam was a big hit and I was pleased to see new musicians joining the jam as well as new people in the audience—it will be so nice to be able to hold it in the annex with more room to allow us to continue to grow!

Shaheen Miro’s talk on spirits around us went very well, with lots of audience participation. He is truly gifted, and we are fortunate to be able to have him visit on a regular basis.

Our next program will be historically political— Ohio has been the birthplace of many presidents, and we are pleased to have Stan Purdy give an overview of all Ohio’s contributions to the top spot in the White House.

As a local historian and attorney, Stan has a special interest and background in this subject. Program will be Wednesday, November 16th at 7:00 pm in the Ripley meeting room. We are also planning to have a speaker discuss Medicare and the importance of signing up, with this cycle’s open enrollment ending Dec. 7, it is timely.

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When Saturday mornings belonged to the kids of the house 4 Thursday, November 3, 2016

same reason as the Many times I have said Saturday morning cartoons. my youth was the 1950’s, I just couldn’t miss any of 1960’s and maybe even this show or I would lose some of the 1970’s. I say it again to remind any and all track of what was going on.

The show had so much who grew up in this time to going on. Each day had a try and recall a time when different theme and the we were given a time just Musketeers would perform for kids. It is pretty safe to songs and dances and along say that we all experienced and participated in this time with a continuing story there would be a cartoon. (I for we all were kids once.

Saturday mornings from always wished for it to be Donald Duck.) Most of all approximately 7:30 a.m. there was one Musketeer I until noon the three chanhad fallen deeply in love nels on the telev ision aired with. Annette Funnicello cartoons and only cartoons as this was children’s’ time. became my girl friend as This made children rise and she did for millions of shine and get a comfortable other boys but I knew she would always pick me first spot in front of the televiout of all of them. sion set. Probably This I knew you brought along because I wrote some cereal or her a letter and she toast and jelly and sent me an autoa glass of milk so graphed photo of you wouldn’t have herself and signed to leave the televiit to me. Solid sion. From Mighty proof! What other Mouse, Underdog, conclusion could or Huckleberry be drawn other Hound to Tom and then I had gotten Jerry along with Rick Houser her attention? The Looney Tunes The Good other girls in the with the cast of Old Days cast were pretty Bugs Bunny to but Annette was Wiley Coy ote and the Road Runner and all in more than p retty, she was special. between.

In October 1960 on a These are only a few Friday evening at 8 o’clock because over the next decades there possibly were the first animated sitcom made for prime time was a million cartoon shows aired. “The Flintstones” and they were all aimed at became an immediate suckids and made for kids.

Yogi Bear was a favorite to cess and different forms of cartoons grew from there me along with Rocky and and began showing up in Bullwinkle. Every kid had all places and times of the their favorites and it came as no surprise that our likes week other than Saturday morning, but until lately crossed paths since there Saturday continued to rule were so many to choose for the younger crowds. from.

When my daughter was To me Saturday mornlittle the Smur fs hit the air ings were pure nirvana. I got to the television before and became huge in the ratings. During that first seadaylight and it would have to have been an emergency son our television set gave to remove me from in front out and Meghan and I went to New Richmond to AP of the screen. I think this worked two ways as it gave Appliance to buy a new set. my parents Saturday morn- It was then and I must admit a little embarrassing ings without my presence to learn that the Smurfs directly under their feet. were blue and not green I’m pretty sure they were like they looked on our old as disappointed when the set. I think my daughter felt cartoons were over as we I had been pulling a mean were. Also on a Saturday when there was bad weath- trick on her but I swear I didn’t know. er and little to do outside, When Brendan cam e one co uld find Dad along along, believe it or not, he with my brother Ben and maybe my sister Peg sitting ran to the set to see none other than the Looney on the couch deeply Tunes and quickly learned engrossed in my cartoons to say “I taught I taw a and laughing along with Puddy cat!” Later on there me. (We all know cartoons was a childrens’ show entiare ageless and timeless.) tled “Pee Wee's Late on Saturday mornPlayhouse”, a show that ings a couple of half hour was full of childish and cowboy shows could be seen. One was “Sky King”, adult nonsense that made a show about a crime fight- us all laugh. Today when my grand kids come over er who spent the show flythey turn to a cartoon chaning in a plane with his nel that plays cartoons niece Penny. (A cowboy 24/7. My how the times show with an airplane?” ) have changed.

The other was “The Lone On e thing that hasn’t Ranger.” Need I say more changed is that the cartoon about this awesome show is timeless and draws chilabout the masked man and dren front and center to the his Indian sidekick. television. I don’t know if The reason behind kids' you noticed but no matter if time on the TV was that the cartoon was in black or children were and still are prime targets for marketing white or color or on Saturday morning or in the toys and I loved to see the evening in the form of a toys for sure, but in 1955 pretend clubhouse or sittwo major events occurred com or even a channel of that changed my life forevits own, I have always been er. First, in September of there to watch.

1955 I entered the first You see this form of grade. This goal was more a maj or event to my parents entertainment is focused on the chil dren but notice that than me as I think I felt never does it say at what going to school was just age a childhood begins or alright and something to ends. When it comes to the do. The second event hapanimations ,be they Tom pened at 5 p.m. on October and Jerry or The Jetsons or 3 of 1955. That was when George of the Jungle, I am the first episode of the still a child and glad I am.

Mickey Mouse Club aired.

So at 5 p.m. Monday Rick Houser grew up on through Friday I’m sure you can guess where I was. a farm near Moscow in Clermont County and loves It was designed so I got off to share stories about his the bus in time to prepare youth and other topics. He some peanut butter and may be reached at jelly sandwiches and a houser734@yahoo.com. large glass of m ilk for the

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Hunting and fishing going well

Howdy folks--Last Saturday was a busy one for me. Saturday morning I went down to Anderson Mercy Hospital to visit a friend, Tom. He will be coming home before long.

After that I went to the Anderson Town Center for a thank you for shopping, Meals on Wheels and other things volunteers do. This was a thank you from the Senior Citizens.

The Batavia Methodist Church was celebrating 90 years. They had a wonderful meal. I got there while they were eating. The service was great. Their minister, Nicole, is a very wonderful person and friend to me. Nicole is doing a great job of preaching the word and is very active in the church. She will be a great minister.

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Was talking to Mike at the bait shop at Afton. He said the musky are on a feeding spree. The fishermen are sure catching several – the biggest he has heard of was 49 inches. He thought it would weigh about 20 pounds. Now folks that is a big fish! That would take a good tackle and heavy line to land a fish that big. Good fishing for folks on the musky. The crappie are doing good.

They seem to be a little slower. I talked to Rodney and he said he is catching

lots of crappie but they are small. Next year they will be bigger. We need the small ones to grow up.

Mike said the deer season is doing good. The bucks are chasing the does.

He watched a buck chasing a doe the other night until she finally gave in. There are a lot of late fawns that I have seen this fall. I have seen three deer in my side yard about every evening eating the nuts on the ground and the fall green grass that I haven't got mowed yet. They look real healthy. The deer like to eat my garden if I didn't put up a fence.

I have been working in the carpenter shop getting wood items ready for a couple of craft shows. One is at the Rambler Center in Russellville on Saturday,

November 5. The other one is at Goshen that the Lions Club is hosting on November 19. That show will be at the high school in Goshen.

Now Mr. Chester is doing great – he is a blessing to me but when his dry food bowl is not full he is unhappy until I fill it up.

The other day when I got the sweeper out he was in my chair. He jumped down and was going to the basement but the door was closed. He did some meowing waiting until I opened it for him.

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

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They had read our stories and wanted to see and learn for themselves, taking particular note of the solar powered chicken coop door.

One brother already had solar panels stored in his basement, just waiting to be put up. He eagerly spoke with Greg, and as he left we could tell that he was energized, knowing that he really could generate useful electricity from the sun.

Now you might think that the sharing I am writing about is how I share my stories, or how Greg and I shared our life with our visitors, but with a smile, I must tell you no. Yes, yesterday we certainly did share our small cabin, our under construction log home, the greenhouse, the farm animals, and the creek, but our visitors gave us an unexpected gift in return.

They gave us the chance to see beyond the many chores we have not yet completed, the raised beds not yet

weeded, our log house not yet finished, and to look at our off grid world through their wondering eyes. How secluded, how peaceful, how quiet, they told us, over and over again.

The day is darkening and the afternoon breeze has died down. The clouds float, in an unmoving blanket, across the creek valley sky overhead, but I know that the blanket reaches far beyond our hillside horizons. I know that it covers the family who stopped by yesterday. I know that it reaches out to you, as comforting as the call of the turkey up on the hill, the chortle of the chickens as they hunker down to roost, and the evening flight of the pigeons as they circle in formation, stark white against the blanketed sky.

What a special gift to share our world through the eyes of another. Thank you dear readers. Thank you.

Being able to share is a precious gift

There are days when we do not listen to the news and live blissfully isolated in our creek valley, yet there are other days when I curiously check up on what might be happening over the hilltops and beyond our immediate horizons.

There are days when the children do not call, and we do not need to leave the farm to run errands, and it seems as though our entire world is cocooned by the rustling fall leaves, the turkey clucking up on the hillside, and the deer snorting in the woods behind the cabin. But then I look up at the sky, and I realize that the clouds slowly sailing by overhead, have just passed over our neighbors farms in the uplands, and are now headed off beyond our valley to pass over other farms, other towns, and even cities, that I can hardly imagine.

It seems to me that the clouds are really somewhat like my words, these words

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that I have been writing every week for the past six years. I have been sharing our world, our adventures, our lessons in learning, with words that I have sent out to you, my family of readers, whose front porches, breakfast tables, and living rooms I do not know, and really, can hardly even imagine.

Yesterday a wonderful family of folk who have been reading our stories stopped by, mothers, brothers, fathers, and sisters, some urban, some country, all drove down the creek road for a visit. As they got out of their cars they hugged and smiled, exclaiming that their gathering was like a family reunion of sorts.

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Obituaries Myrtle L. Stiltner, 88

Kathleen A. Holden, 71

Myrtle Lee Stiltner, age 88 of Ripley, Ohio, died Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville, Kentucky.

She was a homemaker.

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Stiltner was born January 27, 1928 in Virginia the daughter of the late Joe and Virginia (Dale) Coleman.

She was also preceded in death by her husband – Frank Stiltner; one daughter – Melba Stiltner; one grandson – Russell Lee Stiltner, II; a son-in-law – Roger Nixon; one sister – Larnia Marsden; three brothers – Jonah, Bert and Virgil Coleman.

Mrs. Stiltner is survived by two daughters – Phyllis Cantrell (Virgil) of West Union, Ohio and Wanda Nixon of Ripley, Ohio; one son – Russell Stiltner of Ripley, Ohio; five grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; nine great great grandchildren; one sister – Mandy Hackney of Fairborn, Ohio; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley, Ohio. Pastor Doug Brown will officiate.

Visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday.

Interment will follow the funeral service in Cherry Fork Cemetery.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to:The Ronald McDonald House at: www.rmhc.org Condolences may be sent to the family at:www.cahallfuneralhomes.com

Kathleen Ann “Kate” Holden, age 71, of the St. Martin community, died Friday, October 28, 2016 at the Vitas Inpatient Hospice Unit in Cincinnati.

She was born October 17, 1945 in Oak Park, Illinois the daughter of the late James Judson and Ireneclaire Gillespie Rich.

Mrs. Holden had retired after over twenty-five years of service as a rural mail carrier for the Midland and later the Blanchester Post Office.

She is survived by her husband, Francis A. Holden who she had married on November 28, 1970, two daughters, Jennifer (William) Hopper of Blanchester, Holly (Jeremiah) Becknell of Winchester, seven grandchildren, Amanda Schutte, Tony and Billy Hopper, Cooper and Jenna Mobley, and Joe and Josh Becknell, one great grandchild, Dylan Schutte and three brothers, Mark Rich of Arlington, Texas, Craig (Diane) Rich of Summerville, South Carolina, Tony (Pat) Rich of Temple, Texas.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, George Robert Rich.

In keeping with Kate’s wishes, her body will be cremated and no services will be held.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Vitas Hospice, Northlake Drive, Suite 210, Cincinnati, Ohio 45249.

The Turner Funeral Homes and Crematory is serving the family.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc

The Williamsburg Music Boosters are hosting a Craft Show on Saturday, November 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Williamsburg Middle/High School.

The school is located at 500 S. 5th St. Please come out and support the Music program as we will have over 30 vendors.

We will have a bake sale, raffle tickets and plenty of great items to help with your Christmas shopping. Any questions, email angel.webb@fuse.net

An Election Luncheon will be served in the Charles Moore Auditorium at the Decatur Community Center on St. Rte. 125, Tuesday Nov. 8.

The menu will include soups, sandwiches, desserts and refreshments.

Doors open at 9 a.m.

Donations will be accepted, with proceeds going to preserve and maintain the Decatur Community Center. The luncheon is open to the public.

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Georgia Etta Smith, age 85 of Fayetteville, Ohio died Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia, Ohio.

She was a waitress and a member of the Mt. Orab First Baptist Church.

Georgia was born March 1, 1931 in Corbin, Kentucky, the daughter of the l a t e Charles a n d Maude (Bunch) Hart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands – Dewey Smith and Harold Smith; one daughter –Rita Clausing; one son – Daniel Smith; six brothers and sisters – Otis Hubbs, Charles Hubbs, Roscoe Hart, Kenneth Hart, Bertie Hubbs and Ruby Roberts and one grandson – Kevin Thery.

Mrs. Smith is survived by seven children – Joan Smith of Seaman, Ohio, Jeannie Thery and husband Michael of Fayetteville, Ohio, Patricia Pitts and husband Dennis of Minford, Ohio, Dewey Smith, Jr. and wife Beth of Indiana, Robin Shope and husband Greg of Portsmouth, Ohio, Robert “Lucky” Smith of Ashland, Kentucky and Mark Smith and wife Tracy of Portsmouth, Ohio; one sister – Cecil McFarland of Corbin, Kentucky; thirty-one grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. Friday, October 28, 2016 at the Mt. Orab First Baptist Church in Mt. Orab, Ohio. Rev. Jonathon Lawler will officiate. Visitation will be from 5:00P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Thursday 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 Mt. Orab First Baptist Church, 704 S. High Street, Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com

Etta M. Mays, 81

Etta M. Mays, age 81, of Russellville, Ohio, passed away Friday October 28, 2016 at her residence.

She was born January 25, 1935 in E s t i l l C o u n t y, KY the daughter of the late Robert and Lillie Mae (Keith) Sparks.

She was a cook at the Russellville Elementary School; an active member of the Russellville Church of Christ, participating in the church’s Ladies Aid and taught Sunday and Bible School there.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters.

Etta is survived by her loving husband of 67 years Dale Mays of Russellville; four daughters, Sue Talley and husband Sam of Winchester, Delores Chandler of Hillsboro, Nanette Campbell of Russellville, Patricia Lawson of Higginsport; one brother, James Sparks of Stanton, KY; three grandchildren; Joshua Chandler, Devin (Stephanie) Lawson and Tyler Lawson.

Funeral Services will be Monday October 31, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Russellville Church of Christ under the direction of the Meeker Funeral Home. Drue Lane will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Linwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday Oct 30, 2016 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the Russellville Church of Christ.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Russellville Church of Christ, PO Box 219, Russellville, OH 45168 or Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd, Mt. Orab, OH 45154.

Friends and Families may sign Etta’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com

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Jonathan C. Gee, 38

Jonathan Christopher Gee, age 38, of Phoenix, Arizona, formerly of Hamersville, Ohio passed away at his home on September 30, 2016 after a 15and-a-half year battle with cancer (Ewing’s Sarcoma).

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Jesse and Gloria (nee Cahall) Smith, and Wayne and Virginia (nee Darling) Gee as well his father Jon Gee. He is survived by this Wife of 16 years Julie Delaney Gee originally of Owls Head, Maine. He is also survived by his mother, Kathleen Gee Hawkins and step-father Carl of Tacoma Washington; sister Jennifer Gee Richard (Brian) of Seymour, Indiana; Rebecca Gee Meyer (Robert) of Mt. Orab; and brother Robert Gee (Alicia) of Hamersville as well as his nieces/nephews Sydney, Caleb, Henry, Lauren, Sean, and Elias.

Jonathan is a 1996 graduate of Western Brown High School and veteran of the United States Air Force.

Though fighting cancer nearly his entire adult life, Jonathan also worked in the printing industry, most recently for United Printing of Phoenix Arizona.

A memorial open house/celebration of his life will be held at his childhood home in Hamersville on Saturday October 29, 2016 from 2 to 7 pm.

As Ewing’s Sarcoma is predominantly a childhood cancer, the family encourages donations in his honor to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital or to a charity of your choosing.

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.

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.

BCBDD board meeting

The Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities will hold its regularly scheduled board meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 4:30 p.m.

The meeting will be held at the Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities Center at 325 West State Street in Georgetown.

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RULH Middle School State Support Team wins recognition

Congratulations Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Middle School on being designated by the State Support Team as a recipient of the Ohio PBIS Bronze Recognition Award for 2016.

PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) efforts in Ohio are primarily supported by the Ohio department of Education Office for Exceptional Children.

The RULH Middle School staff looks forward to celebrating the accomplishment with its team at the 2016 Ohio PBIS Showcase on December 1, at the Roberts Conference Centre, 123 Gano Rd., Wilmington, OH 45177.

Each award-winning school will be recognized through slide-show pres-

entation(s) throughout the day and a photographer will be taking ‘official’ team photographs following each team’s recognition during the celebratory afternoon session: 2:45 to 4 p.m.

PBIS has been shown to improve student achievement, student behavior, and school climate. In 2015, Ohio first recognized schools who are model examples of strong PBIS. In 2016, Ripley-UnionLewis-Huntington Middle School applied and they were one of 47 for Bronze Recognition Award of schools to be recognized at this level of distinction, and one of 55 schools to be recognized at any of the levels (Gold, Silver, or Bronze).

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.

Chatfield College in St. Martin, OH will host an open house for potential students on Saturday, November 12 from 10 a.m.

– 2 p.m.

Registration opens at 10 a.m. and campus tours will begin at 11 a.m.

Future students will have

Two people were recently sentenced in Brown County Common Pleas Court.

Christopher Cropper On June 30, a 3 Count indictment was filed against Christopher Douglas Cropper, in Case No. 2016-2145.

The indictment charged Count 1, Theft of Drugs, a felony of the 4th degree, having a maximum penalty of 18 months in prison and a fine of $5,000.00; Count 2, Aggravated Possession of Drugs, and Count 3, Possession of Drugs, both felonies of the 5th degree, having a maximum penalty of 12 months in prison and a $2500.00 fine. On October 20, Defendant entered a plea of guilty to Count 1 before Brown County Common Pleas Judge Scott T. Gusweiler.

On that same date, Judge Gusweiler sentenced Mr. Cropper to 2 years of community control sanctions, subject to the intensive supervision and control of the Adult Probation Department, and take medications only as prescribed and agreed to by the Adult Probation Department. Counts 2 & 3 are dismissed.

Heather Johnson On October 19, a hearing was held for Violation of Community Control Sanction that was previously imposed on December 9, 2015, against Defendant, Heather M. Johnson, in Case No. 2015-2274.

The Defendant has been convicted of Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals for the Manufacture of Drugs, a felony of the 3rd degree,

having a maximum penalty of 36 months in prison and a fine of $10,000.00.

Defendant was placed on community control for a period of 2 years, which was subsequently extended an additional 1 year, ending December 9, 2018.

Defendant was notified at that time that a violation of community control could result in prison for 24 months. On that same date Defendant appeared before Brown County Common Pleas Judge Scott T. Gusweiler.

Defendant waived hearing and admitted to the violations contained in the Probation Department Report.

On that same date Judge Gusweiler sentenced Ms. Johnson to serve 24 months in the Ohio Department of Corrections.

Pancake Breakfast

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These members of the RULH Middle School who represented Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington Schools at the 2016 Ohio PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) efforts earned a Bronze Recognition Award.

Shown from left are Alexis Kirk, Patricia Gulley, Christy Haitz, Stephanie Wagoner, Debby Mitchell, Carrie Parker and Sherri Helterbrand.

Open house at Chatfield

a chance to meet with financial aid, instructors and staff; talk to current students; learn how to enroll and get started; and take a placement exam. A free lunch will be provided.

To reserve a seat, or for more information, call (513) 875-3344, ext. 110.

Beekeepers to meet The Brown County Beekeepers will hold its last meeting of 2016 on November 8th at 7:00 p.m. in the Western Brown High School.

Each family is asked to bring an appetizer, snack or dessert to share. There is no program for November.

We will have a short business meeting. After that we will have a fellowship time to talk with old friends and to get to know the new beekeepers.

Our 2017 year will begin on February 14th. Don't forget to vote before you come to the meeting.

Two sentenced in common pleas court Ripley Go Green Students of the week

Campbell

“I will now be able to offer advanced methods of showing off a home. It will be such an advantage in regard to advertising, marketing techniques and name recognition.

“As a small company, we really couldn’t afford things like TV advertising or at sporting events.”

Campbell added that even though he is happy with the results of his website (campbellauctioneers.com) he doesn’t get 50,000 hits a week like Sibcy Cline does.

“I’m still going to be the ‘hometown boy’ and this is still a hometown business,” Campbell added. “I still look forward to supporting our schools and handling the small animal auction, and other events like the FFA Auction. We will remain part of this community but we will be able to highlight some of our beautiful homes here in Ripley to anyone looking for a great place to live.”

Sibcy Cline Realtors® is the largest independent real estate broker in Greater Cincinnati and Dayton, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana.

On Tuesday, October 18, the second graders at Hamersville School traveled to Mt. Adams to visit the Cincinnati Observatory.

This past month the students have been learning a lot about the solar system, particularly with regard to the sun and the moon, in their classroom unit of study.

They were delighted to finally view an observatory where star gazing was enhanced with the use of powerful telescopes, one of which is the world’s oldest telescope still in use.

After seeing the telescopes, students listened to a presentation about the moon phases and reenacted the orbit of the moon around the earth.

To complete their tour,

they were given special filtered equipment from which to look at the sun safely and see features such as sunspots which were studied prior to their visit.

The kids were fascinated to have the opportunity to see telescopes of the magnitude they did and be able to look at the sun with special equipment having filters.

These were experiences that could not have been provided on the school campus.

The students along with their teachers (Mrs. Debra Adkins, Mrs. Cindy Donathan, and Mrs. Angela Walters) would like to thank the Western Brown Local School Board and the Hamersville P.T.O. for helping to make this visit possible.

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It has been around since the 1930’s, a family-owned company which is locally owned and operated. It is ranked among the top 50 independent real estate companies in the nation.

“We here at Campbell’s Frontier Realty and Auction Service see this merger as an exciting time,” Campbell said with a smile, “We will be able to help our clients more and better than ever before.”

To learn more about the merger or Campbell Auctioneers service please call (937) 392-4308 or email bidsold@aol.com.

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Hamersville students visit observatory

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Grades K-1 (L-R) Joseph Gast, Hunter Pendell, Shade Kendrick, Dale Green, Bryson Brooks, Sophie Tompkins

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Grades 2-4 (L-R) Front row: Natalie Carr, Zaydyn Bisher, Brooklyn Parker, Gio Lackey Back row: Harlie Polley, Gavin Benjamin, Journey Phillips, Austin Manning, Lillian Gray

Hamersville second graders recently visited the Cincinnati Observatory.

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Ripley's 1973-74 Blue Jays reunite for Grant family annual breakfast Ripley Bee

BY WADE LINVILLE THE RIPLEY BEE

Each year people gather at First Baptist Church in Ripley for the Grant's annual breakfast, an event held in memory of the late Louise Grant with the proceeds being donated by the Grant family back to the church. This year's breakfast was held on Oct. 15, and joining the Grant family in celebration of the life of Louise Grant were many members of the RipleyUnion-Lewis High School boys basketball team from the early 1970's, including players, managers, and coaches of the 1973-74 RUL Blue Jays that was the first team in Ripley history to make it to the district tournament at University of Dayton Arena, where they would lose on a last second, halfcourt shot to end their season.

Members of the 73-74 team included Ray “Sleepy” Grant, considered the best basketball player in Ripley's history, and his brother Michael

Grant.

Ray Grant built a life in Tennessee after graduating from RUL High School and then Tennessee Wesleyan University where he was inducted into the college's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009.

Michael Grant currently lives in Dayton, OH, but both of the brothers return each year to cook breakfast for those who attend the annual Grant breakfast in memory of their mother, Louise Grant.

“It's always great to come back. It brings back a lot of great memories,” said Ray Grant, as he stood over the hot grill cooking breakfast for the large crowd on the morning of Oct. 15.

Ray Grant said the Grant family has held the breakfast since their mother died in 2004, celebrating the life of a great woman. It was their mother who taught the two brothers to cook.

“Cooking is my big deal,” said Ray Grant. “I love to cook...I get that from my mother.”

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Members of the Ripley-Union-Lewis High School boys basketball team from the early 1970's gathered at First Baptist Church in Ripley on Oct. 15 to join the Grant family as they celebrated the life of the late Louise Grant during a breakfast held annually. The Grant family donates the proceeds from the breakfast back to the First Baptist Church in memory of Louise Grant. Attending the breakfast were players, cheerleaders, coaches, teams managers, and the mascot of the 1973-74 Blue Jays which was the first Ripley team to make it to the district tournament in Dayton. Bottom row, from the left, are Lisa Zachman-Flannery, Ron Flannery, Joe Huff, Roberta Gifford Armstrong, head coach Harry Smittle, team captain Gary Lewis, team manager Scottie Smittle, Ray “Sleepy” Grant, and Mike Frodge; top row, team captain Mike Grant, Greg Defosse, Jeff Platt, mascot Dean Thompson, and team captain Cliff Washington.

Gridiron campaign comes to a close for Broncos

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SHAC girls soccer all-stars receive awards

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What better way to wrap up the fall season than to hand out awards to this year's Southern Hills Athletic Conference all-star girls soccer players? That's what took place on the evening of Oct. 31 at Eastern High School, as the SHAC hosted its annual Fall Sports Awards Banquet to hand out awards to this season's all-conference players, winning teams, coaches of the year, and players of the year.

Earning All-SHAC awards in high school girls soccer this fall were, front row, from the left, Bailey Adams (Ripley), Carly Arnold (Fairfield), Hannah Binkley (Lynchburg), McKayla Binkley (Lynchburg), and Shelby Chisman (Lynchburg); second row, Jasey Dufresne (Eastern), Kacy Gilkerson (Ripley), Taylor Hesler (North Adams), Madison Hopkins (Eastern), Lakyn Hupp (North Adams), and Abby Newkirk (Fairfield); back row, Peyton Scott (Lynchburg), Madee Shipley (North Adams), Lexi Waits (Lynchburg), Morgan Waits (North Adams), Madison Welch (West Union), and Sydnie Wolf (Fayetteville).

ODNR awards nearly $15m in grants to expand trails, fund local projects PRESS RELEASE THE RIPLEY BEE

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, has approved more than $14.9 million in project funding through the Clean Ohio Trails Fund, NatureWorks and Recreational Trails Program grants that will be used to improve outdoor recreational opportunities for Ohioans all across that state.

“By pursuing additional opportunities for Ohioans to enjoy the outdoors, these communities are investing in their overall health and in preserving the outdoor experience for our kids and grandkids,” said ODNR Director James Zehringer.

“ODNR is proud to partner with the park districts, counties, cities and towns in Ohio that seek to create more outdoor recreational

activities for the people in their communities.”

Clean Trails Fund: ODNR has conditionally awarded 22 Clean Ohio Trails Fund grants for community projects that will acquire trail corridors, build and improve trail infrastructure including regional trail systems, links to statewide trails, preservation of natural corridors and connections from urban areas to recreational areas. The investments help facilitate travel and provide safe and scenic trails where Ohioans can hike, bike, run or roll and build healthy lifestyles.

The $10.5 million in reimbursement funding will be used in 12 counties to develop 24 miles of new trail and for the construction of trail head facilities, a parking lot and four

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bridges for bike riders and pedestrians. Grant recipients provide a 25 percent local match for their projects. Ohioans approved the establishment of the $400 million bond program in 2000.

NatureWorks: ODNR has approved 89 NatureWorks state grants totaling nearly $3 million to develop and improve public access for outdoor recreation facilities across Ohio. Projects will include the development or improvement of 23 playgrounds, 11 park restrooms, eight shelters, 18 ballfields, tennis courts and basketball courts, 14 trails, two splash pads and pool components and more.

NatureWorks provides up to 75 percent reimbursement assistance to local subdivisions of gov-

Another fall season on the gridiron has come to a close for the Western Brown Broncos. The Broncos wrapped up their 2016 campaign with an Oct. 28 home game against the visiting Goshen Warriors.

The Broncos hoped to end their season on a more successful note, falling 4120 to the Warriors in their final bout of the season to finish with an overall record of 3-7 and a record of 1-3 in Southern Buckeye Athletic/Academic Conference American Division play.

The Oct. 28 league game against Goshen marked the end of high school football careers for Bronco seniors Jake Henderson, Logan Elswick, Jacob Haggerty, Arturo Hernandez, Jerome Gruen, Dawson Bowling, Tanner Patten, and Noah Hill; who were all recognized during the Oct. 28 game, which was Senior Night for Western Brown.

“It's extremely sad (Senior Night), because we do put in a lot of time and effort and spend a lot of time together,” Western

Brown head coach Don Sizer said of this year's seniors as they came into their final game of their high school careers. “This is a small group (of seniors) and I've got to know them very well. They're going to be sorely missed, not just because of football, but because of the wonderful kids they are, too.”

With less than 10 seniors to be lost to graduation, one must look to the bright future ahead for the Western Brown varsity football team that will return next season with a large crew of seniors who are equipped with experience and talent that will provide leadership on the field for a very skilled crew of younger players.

Among those expected to return next year for their senior seasons are quarterback Seth Becker, who wrapped up his junior season this fall with a total of 2,955 passing yards, throwing for a total of 28 touchdowns; and Wyatt Fischer, who led the team in receiving with a total of 1,301 yards and 13 touchdown catches. Fischer also See BRONCOS page 8

ernment (townships, villages, cities, counties, park districts, joint recreation districts and conservancy districts) for the acquisition, development and rehabilitation of recreational areas. The projects are funded through the Ohio Parks and Natural Resources Bond Issue, which was approved by Ohioans in November 1993. Additional legislation authorized the creation of the NatureWorks Grant Program.

Recreational Trails Program: ODNR announced that 13 recreational trail projects in Ohio have been selected to receive approximately $1.5 million in federal funds through the Recreational Wade Linville/The Ripley Bee Trails Program (RTP).

ODNR administers federal Western Brown’s Wyatt Fischer takes a reception for a

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SHAC volleyball all-stars recognized

BY WADE LINVILLE THE RIPLEY BEE

This year’s Southern Hills Athletic Conference volleyball All-Conference players received recognition and awards for their accomplishments this season during the SHAC Fall Sports Awards Banquet held at Eastern High School, Oct. 31.

Receiving All-SHAC

awards for volleyball this year were Blake Adams (Fairfield), Jaycee Baldwin (West Union), Makayla Creed (Lynchburg), Kelsey Doss (Eastern), Haley Fannin (Eastern), Tylar Griffith (Lynchburg), Hannah Grimes (Manchester), Madison Jenkins (North Adams), Lexi Jones (Whiteoak), Sydney Kendall (North

Adams), Charlee Louden (North Adams), Shelby Marshall (Lynchburg), Sarah McFarland (Peebles), Haley Moore (Fayetteville), Madison Pierce (Peebles), Hannah Putnam (Fairfield), Alisa Stahl (Fayetteville), and Maddie Toole (North Adams).

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Western Brown’s Carson Eyre dives for extra yardage after hauling in a reception in the Broncos’ Oct. 28 game against Goshen.

contributed on the defensive end as a junior this season.

Running back Zach Stacy wrapped up his junior season this fall with 659 rushing yards off 121 carries and 11 touchdowns.

He also hauled in five touchdown receptions on the season with a total of 546 receiving yards.

Carson Eyre finished off his junior season with 405 receiving yards off 31 receptions.

Sophomore Josh Taylor gained some valuable varsity experience with 339 receiving yards off 29 catches with five touchdown receptions, while sophomore Evan Luttrell hauled in 11 catches for 123 receiving yards and five touchdowns this season.

On the defensive end, defensive back Eric Altman will return as a senior leader next season after serving as a defensive leader for the Broncos as a junior this fall.

Becker was able to complete 22-of-33 pass attempts for 313 passing yards, throwing for three

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for the extra point, to take a 7-0 lead less than four minutes into the game.

The Broncos capped off a drive with a touchdown pass to Stacy in the final minute of the first quarter but were unsuccessful on the kick for the extra point, and with the first period in the books it was Western Brown trailing 7-6.

The Warrior defense held the Broncos scoreless in the second quarter while their offense cruised behind the running of Strunk to score two unanswered touchdowns to hold a 20-6 lead at halftime.

The Broncos rallied back in the second half, slicing the Goshen lead to just seven points (27-20) in the third quarter of play, but the Warriors were able to cap off a third-quarter drive with a six-yard touchdown carry by Kube to expand their lead to 3420 lead and move farther out of reach from the Broncos.

The Warriors went on to outscore the Broncos 7-0 in the fourth quarter to seal a 21-point victory.

The Warriors finished their season with an overall record of 5-5 and a record of 1-3 in SBAAC American Division play.

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Receiving All-SHAC awards for volleyball this year were: front row, from the left, Blake Adams (Fairfield), Jaycee Baldwin (West Union), Makayla Creed (Lynchburg), Kelsey Doss (Eastern), Haley Fannin (Eastern), and Tylar Griffith (Lynchburg); second row, Hannah Grimes (Manchester), Madison Jenkins (North Adams), Lexi Jones (Whiteoak), Sydney Kendall (North Adams) and Charlee Louden (North Adams); third row, Shelby Marshall (Lynchburg), Sarah McFarland (Peebles), Haley Moore (Fayetteville), and Madison Pierce (Peebles); back row, Hannah Putnam (Fairfield), Alisa Stahl (Fayetteville), and Maddie Toole (North Adams).

Rockets finish season 6-4

BY WADE LINVILLE THE RIPLEY BEE

The Fayetteville-Perry Rockets finished their 2016 gridiron campaign with an overall record of 6-4 after falling to the now 8-2 Bishop[ Ready in their final game of the regular season on Oct. 28 at Fayetteville-Perry High School.

The Rockets suffered a 42-0 loss in their final game of the season, coming off a 27-0 loss to Notre Dame (Portsmouth) in week nine on the gridiron.

The losses at home in the final weeks of the

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season do not fully describe what kind of successful season it has been for the Rockets, who finished 4-0 in the Ohio Valley Athletic League to claim their second straight league title before moving into the Southern Buckeye Athletic/Academic Conference’s National Division.

F a y e t t e v i l l e - P e r r y ’s senior star running back, Chase Jester, wrapped up his football career by rushing for an impressive total of 1,743 yards off 234 carries with 24 touchdowns on the season.

He was just one of the Rocket seniors to prove themselves as leaders on the field this season, along with fellow seniors Andy Smith, Austin Brockman, Tay Call, Garhett Thompson, Ryan

Shaw, Skylar Minton, and Tyler Kingus.

The Rockets graduate a great deal of experience and talent on their offensive line, but through hard work during the offseason you can expect the Rockets to once again be tough competitors in 2017.

The Rockets were once again coached by Kevin Finch, who has found a great deal of success in recent years as head of the program.

The loss in week 10 would leave the Rockets shy of earning the Fayetteville-Perry football program its first ever berth in the regional playoffs.

The Rockets finished 13th in Division VI, Region 24 standings with only the eight top teams in the region qualifying for the playoffs.

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touchdowns in the Oct. 28 contest against Goshen.

Fischer totaled 139 receiving yards off eight receptions with one touchdown in the final game of his junior season, and Stacy would pull down two touchdown passes.

While the Bronco offense performed well enough to total 438 yards against Goshen, the Bronco defense struggled to put a stop to the Warriors' running game led by running back Jimmy Strunk, who took 28 carries for 221 yards and three touchdowns behind some good blocking by the Goshen line.

Goshen's Johnny Kube took 16 carries for 61 yards and scored two touchdowns, while Warrior quarterback Kyle Proffitt completed eight-of-12 pass attempts for 107 yards and carried the ball four times for 40 rushing yards.

The Warriors totaled more than 430 offensive yards in the week 10 win over the Broncos.

The Warriors won the coin flip and chose to receive the ball to start the game, and they would cap off a 77 yard drive with a touchdown by Kube, followed by a successful kick

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HELP WANTED

SEXUAL ASSAULT ADVOCATE YWCA Greater Cincinnati and Women Helping Women are hiring for a full-time Sexual Assault Advocate for Adams and Brown Counties. Candidates should have bachelor’s degree in social work/human services or related field. Experience in sexual assault advocacy, strong communication, organization and project planning skills are essential. Candidates must have reliable transportation and be comfortable in conducting outreach and supporting relationships with survivors, community volunteers, courts, law enforcement, local hospitals, and mental health providers.

Please submit resume and cover letter to Amber Malott at amalott@ywcacin.org 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.

D R I V E R S WANTED. Class ACDL. Local and over the road. 606-7768627.

SENIOR HOMECARE UNLIMITED, LLC., a rapidly growing company in Mt. Orab, Ohio is seeking CNA’s, STNA’s, and HHA’s in Adams, Brown and Highland Counties. If you enjoy working with the elderly and a flexible schedule please contact us at 937-4440930.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - accepting applications at Sunrise Manor & Convalescent Center 3434 St. Rt. 132, Amelia, Ohio 45102 (513) 797-5144 DRIVERS: GETTING Home is Easier. Nice Pay Package. BCBS/Dental/Vision. Monthly Bonuses. No-Touch.

Chromed out Trucks w/APU’S. CDLA 855-842-8498.

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 APTS UNFURNISHED

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.

BATAVIA - TWO and THREE bedroom apartments available with open wait list. Accepting applications M-F, 9a.m.-4p.m. Apartments are income based. 513-732-3804

RIPLEY - 1 BR Ground floor LR, KIT & Deck, lower level 1-BR, BA, walk in closet, storage rm & door to patio and yard.

All appliances inc dish washer & washer/ dryer. In Ripley at 4th & Market St. 2 person max, no pets or smokers please. Credit & background check required. $400/mo & $400 deposit. Text/call 513-373-9123.

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.”

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HELP WANTED!

Brown County Senior Citizens Council is currently accepting applications for IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS for

DIRECT CARE STAFF

to oversee daily activities of our clients in Supported Living Homes.

Openings include 2nd and 3rd shift.

All applicants must have High School Diploma or GED, valid Ohio Driver’s License, insurable under agency fleet, vehicle insurance, Medication Administration and be in good health.

Apply in person at

BROWN COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL

505 North Main Street, Georgetown, Ohio.

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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

1 & 2 BR APARTMENTS Williamsburg, all utilities included except electric. 513-724-7802.

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.

MT. ORAB - 55 and older community.

New construction - 2 BEDROOM SPECIALS! Call today!

937-444-1708

RIPLEY, OH. RIVERVIEW 38 NORTH FRONT ST., 1st floor, 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Available now. $475 month plus deposit plus utilities. 513-616-8665 leave name & number.

HOUSES FOR RENT

BEAUTIFUL OLDER 3 BR, utility room, eat-in kitchen, unattached garage, Blanchester Schools, NO PETS. Non smoking. $750/month and $750/deposit. 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.

3BR, 1BA located in Ripley, full basement, fresh paint, some appliances; $475/mo plus deposit. Call 937213-2401.

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.

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

FOR RENT: MOBILE HOMES in Georgetown & Aberdeen mobile home parks. Deposit & reference required. No Pets. Call 937-7958080.

HOUSES FOR SALE

DOUBLE WIDE home for sale. 3BR 2BA bath. Older homes 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.

1 1/2 STORY with 2-3BR, 1 1/2BA situated on corner lot, 2 blocks from river in Ripley, OH $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 and 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.

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, PARTS & SERVICE

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

FOR SALE: Seasoned firewood, full measured cord, $130.00. Cash only.

You haul. 937-4446167.

FOR SALE SEASONED FIREWOOD & OUTSIDE FURNACE WOOD All year round. Local.

I would like to haul 14’ dump loads.

Scott Malott 937-213-3193 WANTED TO BUY

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

PETS & SUPPLIES

SIAMESE KITTENS - Seal Point, pure bred - not registered. Vet checked. $190.00 each - cash only. 937-584-4497

PETS & SUPPLIES

AKC GREAT DANE Puppies $400. Parents on premises. Ready for their new home.

Call or text 937-5153411.

HAY & GRAIN

MIXED HAY FOR SALE - 5x5 round bales $30.00, also square bales $4.00 937-618-1410

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

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.

R.V.’S/ CAMPERS/ TRAILERS 2012 GULF STREAM CAMPER, 19 miles, excellent condition. Never been smoked in. $20,000 OBO 937-217-5487

PUBLIC NOTICES

10 | Thursday, November 3, 2016

NOTICE OF ELECTION ON TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE TEN MILL LIMITATION R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Franklin Township Trustees of the Franklin Township - unincorporated of Franklin Township, Ohio passed on the 16th day of June, 2016, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 2016, the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation, for the benefit of Franklin Township - unincorporated for the purpose of fire protection.

Tax being renewal at a rate not exceeding 1.1 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.11 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for 5 years.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

By order of the Board of Elections, of Brown County, Ohio.

Dated October 18, 2016 Margery Paeltz - Chair Connie Ayers - Director RB 11-3-16 ---------------------------------------NOTICE OF ELECTION ON TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE TEN MILL LIMITATION R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Green Township Trustees of the Green Township - unincorporated of Green Township, Ohio passed on the 9th day of June, 2016, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 2016, the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation, for the benefit of Green Township - unincorporated for the purpose of fire protection and emergency medical services.

Tax being additional at a rate not exceeding 0.5 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.05 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a continuing period of time.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

By order of the Board of Elections, of Brown County, Ohio.

Dated October 18, 2016 Margery Paeltz - Chair Connie Ayers - Director RB 11-3-16 ---------------------------------------NOTICE OF ELECTION ON TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE TEN MILL LIMITATION R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Scott Township Trustees of the Scott Township - unincorporated of Scott Township, Ohio passed on the 16th day of June, 2016, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 2016, the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation, for the benefit of Scott Township - unincorporated for the purpose of fire protection and emergency medical services.

Tax being renewal at a rate not exceeding 1.2 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.12 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a continuing period of time.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

By order of the Board of Elections, of Brown County, Ohio.

Dated October 18, 2016 Margery Paeltz - Chair Connie Ayers - Director RB 11-3-16 ---------------------------------------NOTICE OF ELECTION ON TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE TEN MILL LIMITATION R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Washington Township Trustees of the Washington Township unincorporated of Washington Township, Ohio passed on the 17th day of May, 2016, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 2016, the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation, for the benefit of Washington Township - unincorporated for the purpose of fire protection and emergency medical services.

Tax being renewal at a rate not exceeding 0.9 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.09 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for 5 years.

The polls for the election will

open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

By order of the Board of Elections, of Brown County, Ohio.

Dated October 18, 2016 Margery Paeltz - Chair Connie Ayers - Director RB 11-3-16 ---------------------------------------NOTICE OF ELECTION ON TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE TEN MILL LIMITATION R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Village of Higginsport of the Village of Higginsport of Higginsport, Ohio passed on the 11th day of July, 2016, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 2016, the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation, for the benefit of Village of Higginsport for the purpose of current operating expenses.

Tax being additional at a rate not exceeding 5 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.50 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for 5 years.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

By order of the Board of Elections, of Brown County, Ohio.

Dated October 18, 2016 Margery Paeltz - Chair Connie Ayers - Director RB 11-3-16 ---------------------------------------NOTICE OF ELECTION ON TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE TEN MILL LIMITATION R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Village of Ripley of the Village of Ripley of Ripley, Ohio passed on the 12th day of July, 2016, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 2016, the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation, for the benefit of Village of Ripley for the purpose of fire protection.

Tax being additional at a rate not exceeding 2 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.20 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a continuing period of time.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

By order of the Board of Elections, of Brown County, Ohio.

Dated October 18, 2016 Margery Paeltz - Chair Connie Ayers - Director RB 11-3-16 ---------------------------------------NOTICE OF ELECTION ON TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE TEN MILL LIMITATION R.C. 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Village of Sardinia of the Village of Sardinia of Sardinia, Ohio passed on the 11th day of July, 2016, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 2016, the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation, for the benefit of Village of Sardinia for the purpose of providing adequate funds for the general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair of streets, roads, and bridges.

Tax being additional at a rate not exceeding 4.8 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.48 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a continuing period of time.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

By order of the Board of Elections, of Brown County, Ohio.

Dated October 18, 2016 Margery Paeltz - Chair Connie Ayers - Director RB 11-3-16 ----------------------------------------

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

NEWS

Ripley Bee

Classifieds cont.

R.V.’S/ CAMPERS/ TRAILERS 2010 COUGAR

5th wheel, 3 slideouts, asking $13,500; 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 (95,000 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.

YARD/GARAGE SALE

YARD SALE FRI. NOV. 4 & SAT. NOV. 5 8 am to 3 pm 8063 Oak Grove Road, Georgetown.

Combining 2 households - furniture, clothing, kitchen items and much more.

All must go!

AUCTION Near Amelia, Ohio

PUBLIC AUCTION ANTIQUE AUCTION Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 • 10:00 AM

Inspection and Registration begins at 8:00 AM

AUCTION 360, LLC FACILITY

2000 St Rt 125 Amelia, Ohio 45102 2 miles East of Amelia at the Auction 360, LLC facility Corner of Mt Holly Rd. Plenty of free parking Vintage Advertising & Signs,Howard Miller Clock, Vintage Clocks & Radios, Ice Cream Parlor Set, Antique Toys, Antique Furniture, Griswold Cast Iron, Vintage Knives & Lighters, Handmade Quilts, World War II Items, Railroad items, Rookwood, Hull, Roseville, Fenton, Lots of other nice items included.

To view pictures See our website: www.auction360llc.com Clean restrooms and concessions Terms of the sale – cash, check (with proper id) And credit cards (3% buyers premium on all Credit cards) Same day or Monday Morning removal There is a 10% Buyers Premium Auctioneers: Jeffery C Pierce & Anthony W Steele

For more information call

513-290-6359 or 513-965-1454

AUCTION 360, LLC Licensed by the Dept of Agriculture and a Member of the Auction Recovery Fund

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”

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Brown County Commissioners Daryll Gray and Barry Woodruff presented the District with a Proclamation declaring October 24, 2016 as Conservation Day.

Soil and Water District annual meeting held

The Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District hosted the 72nd Annual Meeting and Banquet on October 24.

The evening began with the supervisor election. We would like to congratulate Fred Scott of Pleasant Township and Nathaniel Young of Green Township on their election to the board. Both members will serve three-year terms, from 2017-2019.

Our appreciation is also extended to Nicholas Layman of Pleasant Township for his willingness to serve as a candidate in this election. The dedication and support of the supervisors is an integral part of the District.

Following the election, The Brown County Commissioners presented the district with a proclamation declaring October 24, 2016 as Conservation Day. Representative Doug Green and Senator Joe Uecker presented Commendations to several individuals who were recognized for their contributions to conservation. These include: Tara Fisher, Friend of Conservation; Lonnie Moran, Distinguished

Service Award; and Emerson Day and Gabriella Griffith, Science Fair award winners.

We would also like to recognize three local banks for their continued support.

Ripley Federal Savings Bank, Merchants National Bank, and First State Bank supported the banquet and became co-sponsors of the event.

We want to thank the following for their donations to the evening: Adams Brown Recycling, Bane-Welker Equipment, Bethel Feed & Supply, The Bolender Family, The Brown Family, Ron and Jeannie Bulow, Cahall Bros.

Inc., Carrington Farm Supply, The Cropper Family, Connie Patrick, Brown County Treasurer, Donohoo Pharmacy, Friends of the SWCD, Georgetown Office Supply, Merchants National Bank, Lonnie & Becky Moran, Connie Patrick, Brown County Treasurer, The Ratliff Family, The Rogers Family, Seips Auto Parts and Service, Scott Farms, The Thompson Family, Sheila and Ritchie Waterfield and Judge Joe Worley, Brown County Municipal Court.

BY Faye Mahaffey

Cooperative Extension Service website I found a handy Autumn Calendar compiled by B. Rosie Lerner that includes the following advice for November: (1) Move plants closer to windows or to sunnier exposures, such as west and south facing windows, if plants are dropping many leaves.

Artificial lights may be needed to supplement particularly dark rooms.

(2) If you are planning to order a “live” Christmas tree, prepare its planting hole before the soil freezes. Mulch the area heavily to prevent freezing, or dig the hole and put the fill in a protected, nonfreezing area, such as a garage or basement.

(3) Have garden soil tested for fertilizer needs every three to five years.

(4) Apply winter mulch to strawberries when plants are dormant but before temperatures drop below 20 degrees F, usually in late November or early December.

Mark your calendars for the OSUE Brown County Master Gardener Volunteers’ November 17th garden seminar being held at the Mt. Orab campus of Southern State Community College in Room 107 at 7:00 p.m.

FFA advisor and teacher, Jamie Louden, will be talking about Growing Chrysanthemums.

Remember that all seminars are free and open to the public.

My outside “to do list” is getting revised daily depending on the weather.

Our window of opportunity to finish up this year’s list is closing quickly! It is time to prioritize!

Getting the garden ready for Winter

How are you progressing on your “to do list” as you put your beds to sleep for the winter? The weather has been giving gardeners some bonus days to pull some weeds and plant shrubs and trees, but we all know the bitter cold temperatures are on the way!

Today’s tasks on my list include: Put the tomato cages away in the shed, add shredded leaves to the garden, cut and treat Honeysuckle stumps, and tidy up the Potting Shed.

November’s list of garden tasks includes: The Whole Garden: Clean, oil and sharpen your garden tools Prepare the lawn mower for winter storage Test your soil Before the ground freezes hard, install bluebird nesting boxes Feed lawn before winter Trees and Shrubs: Make sure all leaves are off your lawns before heavy snows begin Remove broken or diseased branches Spray antidessicants on broadleaved evergreens Flowers and Grasses: Keep planting daffodil bulbs until the ground freezes Finish cutting back perennials Mulch perennial gardens Fruits and Vegetables: Continue harvesting kale and collards until snow is on the ground Harvest greens in your cold frame Finish putting the garden to bed While doing some research on the Purdue

NEWS

Ripley Bee

Thursday, November 3, 2016 11

V E T E R A N S D AY On Veterans Day, we salute the American veterans and active-duty military whose courage and dedication have protected our freedom and our way of life for generations. We recognize their service and their sacrifice, their selflessness and bravery, their hard work and their faith. Please join in celebrating the men and women of our military, past and present.

Veteran's Day to be observed in Brown County

By Wayne Gates

Veterans’s Day ceremonies will be held on November 11 in many Brown County schools.

Fayetteville-Perry will hold a ceremony at 8:30 a.m and Eastern High School will have an event beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Ripley and Georgetown have events at both the elementary and high schools. In Ripley, the ceremony at the elementary school starts at 9:30 a.m. and at 1 p.m. at the high school.

In Georgetown, the Veteran’s Day ceremony begins at 9:15 a.m. at the elementary school and at 10:15 a.m. at the high school.

Western Brown High School will

begin its long running Veteran’s Day ceremony at 9:30 a.m.

All observances are open to the public, with special invitations extended to veterans.

Western Brown Principal Heather Cooper said that the Veteran’s Day ceremony is always a bright spot in the school year.

“I really do feel like our staff and students put on a great program. Our FFA and JROTC kids go above and beyond,” she said.

“Our choir and band have always been a big part of that ceremony as well by performing the service anthems of each branch and other patriotic music.”

She added that the students always seem

to get the message behind the event.

“I’m always very proud of our kids.

Whether they are or participating watching, they always take it very seriously,” Cooper said.

“I’m very proud of them. We have a lot of kids who have joined the military who will come back and visit us. It makes me very proud as a teacher, administrator and a citizen that they are

willing to make that sacrifice for us.”

Cooper said that some in the community would like to see Veteran’s Day as a holiday for the school district, but Cooper said “I would argue that it’s more important for them to be here and see how important veterans are to us and to honor those who have served.”

The Western Brown ceremony is a joint ef-

fort between the FFA and the JROTC organizations.

FFA advisor Ryan Rosselot said that he thinks the ceremony fulfills an important role.

“I don’t think many of us take the time to stop and honor our veterans. If it wasn’t for them, we wouldn’t have all the freedom and rights that we do,” he said.

“One of the greatest moments of last year

was when a World War II veteran stood up and saluted the flag. That brought the kids to their feet.”

Rosselot said the featured speaker for the event at Western Brown will be Officer Greg McKenzie of the Mt. Orab Police Department.

McKenzie is also a veteran of the Marine Corps.

nity. · Support a military family in your town who may be missing a loved one stationed elsewhere.

Make meals, mow the lawn, help with grocery shopping, or simply provide emotional support. · Volunteer time at a veterans' hospital.

You may be able to read with veterans or engage in other activities. · Get involved with

a military support charity that can provide much-needed funds to struggling families or disabled veterans. · Have children speak with veterans in your family, including grandparents, uncles and aunts or even their own parents. It can help them gain perspective on the important roles the military plays. · Ask a veteran to give a commencement

speech at a school or to be the guest of honor at a special function. · Drive disabled veterans to doctors' appointments or to run any errands. · Support a local VFW organization. · Create a scrapbook for a veteran in your life. · Cheer for or thank military personnel each time you see them.

· Visit the veterans' portion of a nearby cemetery and place poppies or other flowers on the graves. · Always keep the military on your mind and never forget those who have served and didn't return home.

Armistice Day, Remembrance Day and Veterans Day are great ways to honor past and current military for their service and sacrifice.

Ways to remember our veterans There are many ways to honor the military at home and abroad in time for the November festivities.

The following are just a handful of ways to show appreciation for military men and women. · When dining out, ask your server if you can pay the tab for a soldier or veteran you see in the restaurant. · Attend a military parade with your family and explain the significance of the day to children in attendance. · Draft letters and send care packages to

soldiers currently in service far away from home. · Ask your company if Veterans Day or Remembrance Day can be an observed holiday at your place of business each year to pay homage to servicemen and women. · Visit a military memorial in a city near you. Your town also may have its own memorial. · Petition town officials to erect a memorial if your town does not already have one.

Such memorials can be a source of inspiration for your commu-

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Sports Thursday, November 3, 2016

Jays rise above expectations Provided/The Ripley Bee

More sports coverage begins on page 7

The Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington Blue Jays finished their 2016 fall soccer campaign with as runner-up in the Southern Hills Athletic Conference standings.

RULH soccer team, players awarded at SHAC Fall Sports Awards Banquet

BY WADE LINVILLE THE RIPLEY BEE

It was a notable fall season for the Ripley-UnionLewis-Huntington Blue Jays, to say the least. This year's Blue Jay soccer team, after struggling for a winning season in recent years, were able to turn things around in their first year under the leadership of head coach Kevin Poe. Equipped with a great deal of talent and instilled with newly found confidence, this year's Jays would finish second of eight teams in Southern Hills Athletic Conference play with only one loss in conference play and a final conference record of 4-1-2.

On Oct. 31, the Jays were proud to receive their SHAC runner-up award during the conference's annual Fall Sports Awards Banquet. This year's banquet was held at Eastern High School.

The only team to defeat the Jays in SHAC play this season was the conference champion Lynchburg-Clay Mustangs, who finished with a perfect conference record of 7-0.

Not only was this Poe's first year as head coach of the RULH High School boys soccer team, but the first year as a head soccer coach of any high school program for the BethelTate High School graduate.

For Poe, coaching the Jays this season was an enjoyable experience, one filled with success.

“It's been a new experience, but it's been a lot of fun,” said Poe. “The guys have come to work hard every day, which is all I can ask of them. I love the game and I'm glad I can help turn this program around and hopefully keep it going for awhile.”

Among this year's memorable moments for Poe

and his Jays was venturing to Bethel-Tate High School for the first round of the Southwest District Division III Sectional Tournament where the Jays were able to pull off a 3-2 victory to upset the Tigers in double overtime.

To cap off a successful season, there were some Jays to earn spots on this year's SHAC All-

Conference Team – Laymon Marshall (senior defender), Dalton Moran (senior forward), and Jaki Royal (sophomore goalkeeper).

Other members of this year's RULH High School boys soccer team included: Joseph Blum (sophomore midfielder/defender), Dalton England (junior forward), Tristan Finn

( s o p h o m o r e midfielder/forward), Corey Germann (sophomore midfielder/forward), Peyton Grayson (freshman forward), Jordan Griffith (senior defender/midfielder), Montrez McGill (freshman forward), Lucas Moran (freshman defender), Scottie Ott (senior defender), Noah Rowley (junior defender/forward),

Nigel Royal (freshman forward), and Josiah Staggs (junior defender).

Also earning All-SHAC awards in boys soccer this season were Colin Connor (Fayetteville), Kyle Luneke ( L y n c h b u r g Clay), Blake Croy (Lynchburg-Clay), Jesse Current (Fairfield), Bobby Merry (Lynchburg-Clay), Jacob Diener (Eastern),

Patrick England (North Adams), Gavin Reeves (Eastern), Ben Figgins (North Adams), Logan Gordley (Peebles), Tanner Schmitz (Peebles), Austin Hilt (Lynchburg-Clay), Quintin Smith (LynchburgClay), Bennett Hodson (Fairfield), Andre Wolke (West Union) and Evan Kirchner (Fayetteville).

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Southern Hills Athletic Conference All-Conference soccer players pose with their awards during the Oct. 31 Fall Sports Awards Banquet held at Eastern High School. Front row, from the left, are Colin Connor (Fayetteville), Blake Croy (Lynchburg), Jesse Current (Fairfield), Jacob Diener (Eastern), and Patrick England (North Adams); second row, Ben Figgins (North Adams), Logan Gordley (Peebles), Austin Hilt (Lynchburg), Bennett Hodson (Fairfield), and Evan Kirchner (Fayetteville); third row, Kyle Luneke (Lynchburg), Laymon Marshall (Ripley), Bobby Merry (Lynchburg), Dalton Moran (Ripley), and Gavin Reeves (Eastern); back row, Jaki Royal (Ripley), Tanner Schmitz (Peebles), Quintin Smith (Lynchburg), and Andre Wolke (West Union).