Historic Ripley, Ohio, on the banks of the beautiful Ohio River
Issue 48, Volume 127
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Village of Ripley, Union and Lewis Twps. join OhioCheckbook Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel has announced the launch of the Village of Ripley, Union Township and Lewis Township’s online checkbooks on OhioCheckbook.com. In December 2014, Treasurer Mandel launched OhioCheckbook.com, which sets a new national standard for government transparency and for the first time in Ohio history puts all state spending information on the internet. OhioCheckbook.com recently earned Ohio the number one government transparency ranking in the country for a second year in a row. The Ohio Treasurer’s office was joined at today’s announcement by Village of Ripley Administrator Pete Renshaw and Union Township Fiscal Officer Angela Hauke. Ripley is the fourth village in Brown County to post their spending on OhioCheckbook.com, and Union Township and Lewis
Township are the fifth and sixth townships in Brown County to post their spending on OhioCheckbook.com. The following is a breakdown of today’s local government sites: • Ripley’s online checkbook includes over 12,800 individual transactions that represent more than $9.6 million of total spending over the past four years. • Union Township’s online checkbook includes over 1,100 individual transactions that represent more than $810,000 of total spending over the past three years. • Lewis Township’s online checkbook includes over 290 individual transactions that represent more than $570,000 of total spending over fiscal year 2015. “I believe the people of Brown County have a right to know how their tax money is being spent, and I applaud local leaders here for partnering with my office to post the finances on OhioCheckbook.com,” said
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Shown from left are Village of Ripley Administrator Pete Renshaw, Angela Hauke, Union Township Fiscal Officer and Jamie Barker, public affairs liaison for Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel.
Treasurer Mandel. “By posting local government spending online, we are empowering taxpayers across Ohio to hold public officials accountable.” “The Village of Ripley is pleased to partner with the Ohio Treasurer’s Office to
offer this service to our taxpayers at no cost,” said Ripley Mayor Tom Leonard. “The process was quick and easy and now our residents can easily see how their hard earned tax dollars are being spent.” “Technology has made it
so that society relies heavily on instant access to information,” said Senator Joe Uecker. “I am proud to know that Brown County local governments are participating in OhioCheckbook.com and am glad to know that the community will have the access and ability to easily find out how their tax dollars are being spent.” A large coalition of statewide and local government organizations have expressed support for OhioCheckbook.com and local government transparency, including: • Ohio Municipal League · Ohio Township Association •Ohio Association of School Business Officials •Buckeye Association of School Administrators •County Commissioner Association of Ohio •County Auditor Association of Ohio •Ohio Newspaper Association • Ohio Society of CPAs • Buckeye Institute
• Common Cause Ohio OhioCheckbook.com was launched on December 2, 2014, marking the first time in Ohio history when citizens could actually see every expenditure in state government. Since its launch, OhioCheckbook.com has received overwhelming support from newspapers and groups across the state and, as of November 18, 2016 there have been more than 664,000 total searches on the site. In April 2016, U.S. PIRG announced that Treasurer Mandel earned Ohio the number one government transparency ranking in the country for the second consecutive year in a row. Due to the launch of OhioCheckbook.com, Ohio again received the highest perfect score of 100 points this year – marking the second time in two years Ohio received the highest possible score in the history of the U.S. PIRG transparency rankings.
Two local non-profits receive funds from Hayswood Foundation BY Martha B. Jacob Twenty-one area nonprofit organizations, including two from Brown County will share in awards totaling $250,300 from Hayswood Foundation’s 2016 grant program. Selections were made from applications submitted earlier in the year. Brown County recipients this year include a $3,000 grant to the John P. Parker Historical Society in Ripley and $4,000 to the Pregnancy Resource Center in Georgetown. The Hayswood Hospital Foundation, Inc. (as it was originally known) was formed in 1974. The “Hospital” portion of the name was removed in 1985 following the closing of Hayswood Hospital in Maysville. Later the Foundation was formed and agreed to provide support for health and recreation were selected as the Foundation’s new purpose. It’s first grant went to the Limestone Youth Orchestra in July 1985 to purchase a piano that would be maintained at Maysville Community College and used by the college choir as well as other community organi-
zations. According to Tamma Plymesser, executive director of the Pregnancy Resource Center in Georgetown, this year marks the second year in a row that the facility received the Hayswood Foundation Grant. “This year marks our second year for this grant,” Plymesser said. “Our grant for this year is for $4,000. “This grant money is very important to the Pregnancy Resource Center. The funds will be used for the purchase of cribs, mattresses, bedding and pack-and-plays for its “Sweet Dreams Project.” Plymesser explained that the Sweet Dreams Project awards clients who complete an eightweek class to receive a crib, mattress and bedding for their infant. In 2015 the PRC also received a $4,000 grant from the foundation which was used for office computers, client educational material and infant and toddler car seats. “We depend upon the fundraisers and the generosity of individuals, businesses and churches to make our general budget,” Plymesser said, “The receipt of grants such as those from the
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Hayswood Foundation enable us to afford extras that make a difference in the services we can extend to our clients. We are so grateful to the Hayswood Foundation.” Carol Stivers is with the John P. Parker Historical Society in Ripley said that she too was happy to receive a $3,000 grant from the Hayswood Foundation. “We have been working on plans to build something to put many of our outside items on display in,” Stivers explained. “We have plans to build a small barn to store all the many iron items we have at the Parker house. We desperately need a structure to get all these items out of the weather. “The entire project will cost around $30,000 but this $3,000 grant will get us started with a concrete pad. We will work hard to raise the rest of the money through fundraisers to complete the project.” Since 1985, and through the fall of 2014, the Foundation has awarded approximately $7.75 million in grants for projects large and small. Applications for the next grant cycle will be available in June of 2017. Visit www.hayswood.org for details.
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This beautiful home is currently owned by Chris and Jill Benintendi. The home is Circa 1900’s Prairie style home which was once owned by Dr. George P. Tyler, Jr. It is one of 12 historical sites that will be featured on the Dec. 11 Tour of Homes.
Ripley’s Christmas Candlelight House Tour Sunday, Dec. 11 BY Carol Stivers Ripley Heritage will sponsor the thirty-first Christmas Candlelight House Tour. It will take place Sunday, Dec. 11 from 1 to 5:00 p.m. in historic Ripley. Tickets may be purchased the day of the tour at the Ripley Museum, 219 N. Second St. Tickets are $15. There are twelve historic sites on this year’s tour. It is always a highlight of the holiday season, as you are welcomed into Ripley’s museums, churches and some of the most historic and interest-
ing homes in the area. Hot spiced tea will be served at Ripley Museum. Two of the interesting homes on this year's tour are the former home of Dr. George P. Tyler, Jr. and his wife Junia , now owned by Chris and Jill Benintendi located at 230 North Front Street. It was built around 1900 of buff brick and features 21/2 stories. It has a commanding view of the Ohio River. Another featured home is one of Ripley's original rowhouses that dates back to the early 1800's and was built by the founder of Ripley, Col. James Poage,
now owned by Donald and Doris Brookbank. It has recently been renovated for comfortable and modern living. Plan to spend Sunday, December 11 at the Ripley Heritage Candlelight House Tour. The tour starts at Ripley Museum, 219 N. Second at 1 p.m. All proceeds from the Ripley Heritage Candlelight House Tour go to help run Rankin House and Ripley Museum. For further information about the Dec. 11, Ripley Candlelight House Tour call Carol Stivers at (937) 392-1135.
Aberdeen Hometown Christmas Dec. 10 BY Martha B. Jacob
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The Village of Aberdeen will be welcoming everyone to its Annual Aberdeen Hometown Christmas Event on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Aberdeen Community Center. The doors will open promptly at 4:30 p.m. with food serving at that time. A special opening will begin followed by a prayer at 5 p.m. There will also be a Christmas Sing-a-Long. “We are very excited about this years Hometown Christmas,” said coordinator Kay
Marshall, “Santa will be arriving at 5:30 p.m. and will be handing out gifts to the children, which will be given by AberdeenHuntington Fire Department.” Visitors to the fun event will enjoy free hot dogs, BBQ, cookies, chips and drinks. Door prizes will be given out throughout the event and will be for all ages. “We are asking visitors for donations of non-perishable food items that will be greatly appreciated by those who will receive them,” Marshall said. “We will be giving
the food away at Christmas to those families who need it the most. She continued, “This Hometown Christmas is being sponsored by Aberdeen United methodist Church and the
Aberdeen Festival Committee.” This year’s event marks the 26th Hometown Christmas in the village and everyone is encouraged to attend and celebrate together.
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Butler graduates from Air Force basic training U.S. Air Force Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Brandon S. Butler graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare
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principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Butler is the son of Sheila A. Butler of Bethel, Ohio. He is a 2016 graduate of Western Brown High School, Mount Orab, Ohio.
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"Kody" is a male (neutered) approximately two years old and weighs 39 pounds. Kody is a friendly confident boy. He is good with other dogs and LOVES KIDS! Kody appears to be housebroken as he is very clean in his kennel. His gorgeous color really makes him stand out.
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Winter meetings are filling up the calendar Harvest is nearly completed and by the time you read this Thanksgiving may be all done except for the leftovers. If you are a sports fan, and in particular a Buckeye football fan, this is a big week. The team up north comes to Columbus and they are currently ranked 2 and 3, so it should be a good one. However if you are a Bengals fan, you are probably already thinking Reds since the Bengals season is pretty much a done deal with AJ Green and Giovanni Bernard going down. They were pretty much done before those two injuries, but now it is even less likely they can turn around a poor season. They travel to Cleveland in the next few weeks and the winless Browns may beat them. Well enough about the sports, but the reason for the reference was the upcoming Winter Meetings. For baseball fans this has been a time in early December when teams all meet and is usually a time period for lots of transactions, with trades and free agent signings galore. However, in this case when I refer to winter meetings, I am talking about OSU Extension meetings for
DAVID DUGAN OSU EXTENSION ANR EDUCATOR producers. With harvest nearly done and the hauling of grain, planning for next year, and in some cases fertilizer being spread during the outstanding fall weather we have had being the thing on most producers schedules, it allows for educational meetings. There are some still to plan and schedule, but here is a start. Put these dates on your calendar so you do not miss these opportunities, with more to be added for GAP and more. November 29 Veterinarian Feed Directive at Union Stockyards, meal at 6:00 p.m. and program starts at 7:00 p.m. This will help you understand the changes coming in 2017 concerning feeding medicated feed to any and all food producing species. December 1 Adams Co. Cattlemen Association will offer a Veterinarian Feed Directive with the time and location TBA.
December 12 Pesticide testing at noon at the Old Y Restaurant, pre-register at http://pested.osu.edu or call 800-282-1955. January 9 Pesticide testing at noon, Old Y Restaurant, every month, second Monday. January 12 Beginning of 8 week Small Farm College at the Clermont County Extension Office located on the Fairgrounds on Thursday evenings, details to come. January 17 O h i o Beef School starts at 7:00 p.m. Plan is for two locations with one being confirmed as Hillsboro HS Agriculture classroom. The second location is TBD. There are 2 additional dates of Feb. 7 and Feb. 28, same locations and time. January 18 Threehour Fertilizer Applicator Certification Training for those people who do not currently hold a Pesticide Applicator License. This requirement will take effect on September 30, 2017. The rules at this point are 50 acres of crop land producing crops for sale. You can call the Ohio Dept. of Ag for clarification concerning your operation at
800-282-1955. For local training you can attend Southern State Community College in Hillsboro at 12:30 p.m. or North Adams HS in Seaman at 5:30 p.m. Seating is limited at SSCC so preregister early by calling Cindy at the Brown Co. Extension Office at (937) 378-6716. January 26 Three hour Fertilizer Applicator Certification Training and Pesticide Re-certification at OSU South Centers in Piketon. Call to pre-register at the Pike County Extension Office at 740 289-4837. February 1 O h i o River Valley Agronomy Day at the Mason Co. Extension Office. February 4 Brown Co. Cattlemen Annual Banquet. February 7 B e e f School. February 8 Tw o hour Fertilizer Certification and three-hour Pesticide Recertification at North Adams HS with Fertilizer starting at 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. meal, then Pesticide Re-certification 7:30 until 10:30 p.m. Pre-registration is REQUIRED. Call Cindy at the OSU Extension Office at (937) 378-6716.
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Kemba Credit Union and Keith Anderson to Joseph B. and Rebecca Jones, 1.92 in Clark Twp., filed 11-18-16, $172,000 Ruth C. and Henry Kaetzel Jr., to Ruth C. Kaetzel, 1.85 acres of land in Clark Twp., filed 11-18-16 Mary L. Kibler to Jennifer Steelman, 5 acres of land in Clark Twp., filed 11-21-16 Sandy and Mark D. Hickman to Trixy Clifton, In-Lot 21 in Adkins Sub., Hamersville, Clark Twp., filed 11-21-2016, $25,000 Michael J. Carrol Diane Inglis to Diane K. Carroll, InLot 3339 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 1121-16 Daniel Vantol and Martha J. Turco to Waynoka Property Owners Association, In-Lot 2709 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 11-21-16 Russell Harold and Ruth Pendleton to Russell Harold Pendleton, In-Lot 2753 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 11-17-16 Emogene Demaagd to Brian W. Collins-Jessica L. Wietmarschen Family Trust, In-Lot 333 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 11-22-16 Kenneth D. and Janet Handy to Timothy W. and Darlene L. Grooms, 1.01 acres of land in Huntington Twp., filed 1117-16 Norabell and Robert A. Klaas to Robert Klaas, 12.12 acres of land in Huntington Twp., filed 11-23-16 Michelle L. and Damon K. Moran to Kelly Lee Morgan, Out-Lot 12 in Huntington Park Sub., Aberdeen, Huntington Twp., filed 11-18-16, $77,000 Bradley R. and Charissa McGlothin to Elizabeth A. Wolfe, In-Lot 1947, In-Lot 1948 and In-Lot 1949 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 11-23-16, $129,000 Bradley R. and Charissa McGlothin to Elizabeth A. Wolfe, In-Lot 1950 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 11-23-16 Kon Kyu Blieu etal to Waynoka Property Owners Association, Inc., In-Lot 2112 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 11-21-16 Kenneth Fithen to Robert and Tracie Brown, 1.14 acres of land in Lewis Twp., filed 11-18-16, $7,000 David J. and Alan Fries to Kathleen S. Fries, 91.86 acres of land in Lewis Twp., filed 11-22-16 Michael Minnick to John and Tanna Foust, .35 acres of land in Lewis Twp., filed 11-21-16, $20,000 Stephen R. Karl to Stephen R. Karl Revocable Trust, Leslie Jeddis and Karl Lang, trust, 16.37 acres of land in Lewis Twp., filed 11-23-16 Carolyn A. Eha, trustee to David and Shauntay Mullis, In-Lot 29 in Meldahl Valley Sub., Lewis Twp., filed 11-2216, $43,000 Norbert C. Blomer, etal to Hazel L. Blomer, 28.91 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 11-18-16 Louwanna Kay and Richard E. Dodd to Brooke Kayana Huber, 5.06 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 11-21-16 Teresa L. and Thomas J. Vogel II to Tonia and Seth Murphy, 6.83 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 11-18-16, $175,000 Christine E. and Jared P. Wolfer and Farm Credit Mid America to Casey and Lindsay Iles, 11.58 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 11-22-16, $125,000 Russell and Evelyn Wilson to Russell H. Wilson, 1 acre of land in Pike Twp., filed 11-18-16 Tamela and Terry Derossett to Michael and Jill Magly, 5.42 acres of land in Pike Twp., filed 11-18-16 Carl E. Griffith, trustee to Caryl J. Griffith, 8.91 acres of land in Pike Twp., filed 11-21-16 Royalty Farm LLC to Jeffrey Stimmel, 21.17 acres of land in Pike Twp., filed 11-22-16, $61,500 Irene A. and Peter J. Behling to Irene Ann Behling, .40 acres of land in Mt. Orab, Pike Twp., filed 11-21-16 Christopher and Elizabeth Raudebaugh to L. Adams Properties, LLC, filed 11-22-16, $61,000 Robin T. Wash to Cheyenne Wash, .53 acres of land in Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 11-23-16, $80,000 Pauline Jennings to Robert & Jenny Mentz, 1.56 acres of land in Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 11-22-16, $145,000 Timothy M. Singler to Richard L. and Kathy K. Ernst, Lot 30 in Spring Meadows Sub II, in Georgetown. Filed 1118-16, $115,000US Bank National Association, Prime Lending, In-Lot 35 whole in Harmon Heights in Georgetown, filed 11-22-16 Stanley Purdy to 107 North Mail, LLC, In-Lot 149-152 in Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 11-21-16, $45,000 Eleanor M. Purdy to Robert L. and Phyllis A. Turner, InLot 28 E., Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 11-23-16, $49,900 Joshua G. Edmisten to Joshua G. and Jaimie N. Edmisten, 100 acres of land in Scott Twp., filed 11-18-16 Mark S. Foster Jr., to Shane E. Reese, .65 acres and .14 acres of land in Scott Twp., filed 11-17-16, $105,500 Sam E. and Betty L. Debord to Betty L. Debord, 39.39 acres of land in Sterling Twp., filed 11-18-16 S.E. and Betty Debord to Betty L. Debord, 51.74 acres of land in Sterling Twp., filed 11-18-16 Mary Ann Morris to Robin M. Fletcher, 4 acres of land in Sterling Twp., filed 11-22-16, $124,000 Betty L. and Sam E. Debord to Betty L. Debord, 81.88 acres of land in Sterling Twp., filed 11-18-16 Morris N. Wright to Lucy S. Gordley, 22.42 acres of land in Sterling Twp., filed 11-22-16, $229,000 Larry and Diana Knechtly, trustees to heather Little, Lot 4 in Union Twp., filed 11-18-16 Timothy E. and Melissa L. Verdin to Thomas E. Verdin, 1.48 acres of land in Union Twp., filed 11-18-16, $148,000 Penny and Gregory Waits to Anthony L. and Teresa A. Dillinger, Lot 49 in Eagle Landing Sub., Union Twp., filed 11-21-16, $23,000
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Vonda Lynn Conrad, 39, Mt. Orab, sales to marry Lee Bitzer Jr., 41, Mt. Orab, restoration filed for marriage 1121-2016 Emily Nicole Godby, 27, Fayetteville, teacher to marry Austin Steven Manning, 23, Florence, KY, stadium operations manager, filed for marriage 11-23-2016 Taylor C. Pauly, 26, Georgetown, animal boarding tech to marry Tyler E. Draper, 26, Georgetown, Stanley Black/Decker, filed for marriage 11-17-2016 Brian Keith Girdler, Jr., 26, Georgetown, collections specialist to marry Andrew Scott Clift, 32, Georgetown, customer service administrator, filed for marriage on 1121-2016
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Daisy L. Borders, Georgetown, case #20161211, DOD 1015-2016, filed 11-23-2016 Sam Edward DeBord, Williamsburg, case #20161210, DOD 8-28-2016, filed 11-17-2016
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at OVM as staff prepare for three nights of Holiday Open Houses. On December 12th, OVM will welcome the family, friends and residents of the Hickory and Maple units. On December 13th, the Spruce, Dogwood and Willow units will celebrate their Holiday Open House. Finally, on December 15th, OVM will hold a Holiday Open House for its Birch unit. Each Holiday Open House will take place at OVM from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and include a dessert buffet, Christmas carols and a visit from Santa. OVM will also offer “Reindeer Games” in our Wellness Center for the kids.
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Thursday, Dec. 1 - T.J. Huff, Randy Truitt, Sierra Thatcher Friday, Dec. 2 - Anna White Saturday, Dec. 3 - Shirley Malone Sunday, Dec. 4 - Lori Darnall Monday, Dec. 5 - Richard Zachman, Lisa Beth Cooper, Janet McKinney, Sondra Grant, Linda Ross, Bob Campbell, Elli N. Hedges Tuesday, Dec. 6. - Glenda Huff, Leonard Thomas Orlando, Milton Ray Thompson Wednesday, Dec. 7 - Austin Allen, Keeira Moore, Olivia Kendrick, Alice Gilkerson (in memory)
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Thursday, Dec. 1- Parker House Holiday Forest of Lights Sunday, Dec. 4 - Ripley Life Squad Monday, Dec. 5 - Ripley Women’s Club 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 - Amer. Legion Post # 367; Amer. Legion Auxiliary # 367
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CIVIL Jason Phillips versus Dustin Earls, case #20160698, filed 11-17-16, Action: civil stalking Jason T. Phillips versus Johnathan Wilson, case #20160699, filed 11-17-16, Action: civil stalking Selene Finance LP versus Delza L. Smith, case #20160705, filed 11-18-16, Action: foreclosure Peoples Band versus Kyle M. Overstake, case #20160706, filed 11-21-2016, Action: foreclosures The Carter-Jones Lumber versus Jerald D. Hauke, case #20160707, filed 11-21-16, Action: other civil First State Bank versus Thelma J. Pope, case #20160708, filed 11-21-16, Action: foreclosures Lawrence L. Collier versus Dawn M. Winkleman, case #20160710, filed 11-22-16, Action: civil stalking Lawrence Collier versus Paul Corbett, Jr., case #20160711, filed 11-22-2016, Action: civil stalking Joyce L. Neal Thomas versus Ladonna Scott, case #20160712, filed 11-22-16, Action: other civil Kelly Lunsford versus Loren Gast, case #20160715, filed 11-23-2016, Action: other civil DOMESTIC Kristen Carnahan, Mt. Orab versus Christopher Carnahan, Bethel, case #20160700, filed 11-18-16, Action: termination of marriage Rachel Y. Brock, Russellville versus Scotty Brock, Georgetown, case #20160701, filed 11-18-16, Action: termination of marriage Grace D. Harris, Cincinnati versus Sam. B. 1144 Us 68 Harris Sr., Hamersville, case Maysville, KY 41056 #20160702, filed 11-18-16, 606-564-9194 Action: termination of marriage Sabrina Smith, Hamersville versus Donald Gale Hours: Hostetter, London, OH, case Mon - Fri 10-6 #20160703, filed 11-18-16, Sun 1-5 Action: termination of marriage Christmas
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Doing my part to get the chores all done
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From my earliest mem- buckets until they were rounded off with coal. ories I have always Ben told me that I had recalled that every memdone an awesome job but ber of the household at now I needed to wait our home was given until he carried the buckchores to carry out every ets in and unloaded them. day. This comes to my When he returned, we mind more in the months loaded the buckets again after the crops had been and followed this with a grown and harvested and third time. This filled the caring for the farm itself took more attention. Dad coal box by the stove. This task took awhile had always taken us to but with my enthusiasm Bannocks’ to be outfitted and Ben bragging on me, for the colder part of the I quickly felt like a part year in the Ohio Valley of the chore crew at the and when this time of house of Houser. I asked year did come about Dad if there was any more I saw to it that we put to use the clothing and boots could help with and we headed off to the he had bought. barn I followed I was the him and Ben rolled youngest in our down six to eight family and the bales of hay. I was time I’m speakordered not to try ing of was in and do any lifting, the 1950’s and but when a bale 60's for the most was placed in front part. My sister of a hay mow I Peg was fortuwould pull the balnate because her twine off the chores were Rick Houser ing bales and begin to inside the The Good put the hay in one house. She got Old Days section at a time. I to work where it was able to do a was warm but little but when Ben she also had to answer to jumped in, he had me Mom. So maybe Peg was gather up the baling twine warm, but we all knew and put them neatly Peg was assigned as much work to do as Mom together and hang them did and that was always a over a rail neatly out of major load. Peg certainly the way. All in all I doubt I was much if any help didn’t get off easy. that first year but Ben figAs for my Dad he was in charge of all the chores ured out how to make me feel that I was being useon the outside of the ful and we all know that house and on our other no matter how much we farm also. Dad never help we like to feel usegave out more chores than he would do himself. ful. Again I’m not sure but He was more like the supervisor, seeing that all I’m thinking Ben was showing me what to do that was needed to be just like Dad had done done was done. My with him when he was brother Ben was given smaller. I do remember many chores to do and that at the evening meal I with each year that he let the family know I was aged the more work Dad now doing chores just felt he could handle, the like them. I probably more he was given to wasn’t taken too serioushandle and of course his ly, but I felt better. load grew. This I am sure As time passed and I of because at every grew older and stronger, evening meal Ben would more chores were sent my elaborate on just how way. When Ben married much he had to do each and moved away from the day. Dad would agree farm, I was handed a lot with him and tell him more to do. This was how proud he was of him when I thought, “Aw being so good at it. (It shucks Dad. You didn’t was hard to argue when have to do that for me.” you had just gotten a We finally converted to huge compliment from propane gas so there was Dad.) no more coal to carry. When I was a little The feeding barn on the over four years old and other farm burned down having watched everyone in the family carrying out and we built a new one just across the road from their assigned jobs, I began to feel lile I should the house, making the feeding easier to get to in be helping. I had yet to bad weather. Even though figure out that no chores the chores changed and weren’t a bad way to some evolved into much have things. But when I easier jobs, they still asked my brother Ben needed to be done. about not being included From the beginning and what he thought I when I was very young should do he said very and we were all getting quickly “I think I can the work done together to help you.” The next evening when the time when all but myself had moved off the it was time to do their farm, I learned that I didjobs, Ben told me to put on my coat and boots and n’t really long for that time when my big brother find a pair of gloves and would ask me if I was a ball cap to wear. I did ready and oh yes I was, to and followed him out the the days when the chores back door and down the must be done and like it sidewalk until we were or not you got to do it. behind the summer One thing I learned was kitchen. Here we found a that Ben had, as best as I pile of coal in large could figure, had read blocks. I think the coal Tom Sawyer and the part came from Myers and about making white Duckworth in Bethel and was our central supply for washing the fence so much fun. I actually the fuel in our house. believed filling a coal Ben said, “Okay here is bucket was so much fun. where you can be a big I guess it is all in how help.” “How?”, I asked. you look at it. Ben began to swing a sledgehammer on a big Rick Houser grew up block of coal and break it on a farm near Moscow into smaller and easier to handle pieces. He told me in Clermont County and loves to share stories to start picking up the smaller pieces of coal and about this youth and other topics. He may be filling the buckets. I reached at immediately started to houser734@yahoo.com. load up the two coal
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Make sure the wish list includes others
As a kid, I remember that the season of Thanksgiving meant one very important thing. The Sears ‘Wish Book’ was about to come out. As soon as the catalogue was delivered, my sisters and I would fight over who got it first. We wanted first choice on what to circle and put on our Christmas list for Santa. Compiling the list took a great deal of thought, as we knew the freedom of asking for anything we wanted wouldn’t come around again for another whole year. We would re-write the list to rank the items in order of importance in case Santa read down the list and pulled the first few items out of his bag and didn’t get to the rest. I guess there’s not a lot that has changed, because my kids pretty much do the same thing. Only these days, they also have access to Amazon, so the items they ask for aren’t limited to the contents of the Sears catalogue. It’s funny how each of my kids had a different strategy to their list making. A couple of them wrote down as many things as possible, hoping that gave them a better shot at getting at least a few of the things they really wanted. One of them listed only one item, banking on the fact that Santa would see their humility and it would guarantee waking up to that one thing under the tr ee. One of them listed only the extremely high-dollar items, figuring that since parents will never pay for it, Santa could just bring it for free. One of them listed only practical items, like
not careful, that ‘wish money and socks. We have also had one include list’ could easily become an ‘entitlement list.’ the actual Amazon links This year, I want my so Santa didn’t have to family to not only focus guess at color or size. Making a Christmas list on what they hope to receive, but to is fun, and it’s put a lot of part of the holithought into day tradition. what they can There’s nothing do for someon e wrong with else. I want spoiling the ones them to take you love a little the lead on bit this time of choosing or year. But our hand-making kids know they gifts for others. will never get Not just for everything on their family, but their list simply Denae Jones for their combecause they Contributing munity or for a asked for it, Columnist complete even if most of stranger. I it does come want them to from Santa. donate a gift, knowing Even the guy in the red they will get nothing in suit won’t go into debt to return. I want them to grant their every wish. Just like any other time of simply imagine the gratitude in another person’s year, I don’t feel like a heart when they open a child should have the latwell thought-out gift they est and greatest simply because it’s the most pop- prepared, and for that to ular item or be cause all of be enough. Then I hope they remember that feelthe other kids have it. I ing, and show the same always tell them that gratitude when they tear Jesus only got three gifts: off the paper from a gift gold, frankincense and that was given to them. I myrrh. Why should they want them to say ‘thank expect more than Jesus? you,’ and mean it, even In fact, I’m pretty sure our kids think we have no when they open that one money at all because they gift they know they will never use. I hope they always hear me say, recognize that, even ‘There’s no way I’m though they don’t really spending money on that.’ like it, someone loved They always think it’s because we can’t afford it. them enough to give it to them. I hope they cherish Many times that’s the the thought and love case. But it’s usually behind it. because I simply don’t Above all else, I want think they need to have it. them to rememb er that Or because I don’t like Christmas is not a retail when they develop a holiday, it’s a religious sense of entitlement, as if they should have a partic- holiday. I hope my family doesn’t get so caught ular item because they up in the list of things feel they deserve it for no they want that they forget apparent reason. If we’re
to be thankful for the Gift they already received. I want them to remember that our greatest gift was wrapped in swaddling clothes, not sparkly wrapping paper. Without that, there would be no reason for the rest. I hope that is not something my family takes for granted, but holds close to their hearts. I hope they know that even when we feel like we have nothing else, we always have the gift of Christ. Because of that gift alone, even when life gets scary and ugly, there is always, always something to be thankful for. If you are a person who likes to reach out and help others during the holiday season, you don’t have to look far. I encourage you to ask your local churches and schools how you can help, right there in your own community. They will appreciate the help, as there is great need right here in our hometowns. If you are not in a position to purchase items, you can always help in other ways. Maybe you can mail a handmade Christmas card. Maybe you can help an elderly neighbor walk their dog in the cold weather. Maybe you can offer to clean off and defrost a neighbor’s car. Maybe you can run to the grocery store for someone who isn’t comfortable driving on questionable roads. Maybe you can help someone put up Christmas lights, or give them a ride to church. There is always a way to bless others. How can you be a blessing today? Have a great week, friends!
economy and allows local businesses to grow and hire more of your friends and neighbors for quality jobs. Buying local not only ensures that your hometown economy remains strong, but that downtown shopping districts and Main Streets stay vibrant and unique. In turn, local vendors help us find thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gifts for our loved ones. Many specialty retailers focus on Ohio-made or grown products and gifts. If you live in an area with a limited selection, large retailers carry many of these items as well. From fresh food, wine and baked goods to crafts, arti-
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Obituaries Bessie Fiscus, 85
Sharlee R. West, 84
Sharlee Roberts West, age 84, of Mowrystown, Ohio, passed away Sunday morning, November 27, 2016 at the Crestwood Ridge Care Facility in Hillsboro. She was b o r n August 13, 1932 in Highland C o u n t y, Ohio, the o n l y daughter of Earl H. and Gertrude Whitley Roberts. She graduated Whiteoak High School in 1950 and received her Bachelor's degree from Miami University in 1954. Sharlee went on to earn her Master's degree from the University of Cincinnati. Sharlee was united in marriage to Walter Aid West on March 22, 1954 at the Mowrystown Church of Christ. She taught home economics in the Eastern Brown School District for thirty-two years. She was active in farming with her husband all of her life. Sharlee served as a FHA advisor. She took pride in the success of her FHA chapter and her students.She had many students who became state officers and national officers. Sharlee also served as a 4-H advisor in the Concord Jr. Farmers Club. Sharlee was a member of the Anthony Shaw Colonial Dames, Brown County Retired Teachers Association, Highland County Senior Citizens, and was the chairman of the Highland County Genealogy Society. She served on the Highland District Hospital Board, and was a life-long member of the Mowrystown Church of Christ, where she taught Sunday School. Sharlee enjoyed cooking, bowling, gardening, and traveling; having visited all fifty states. She was an avid sports fan, especially when her grandchildren were involved. Ronald E. She loved to attend her grandchildren's softball and Blessing, 69 baseball games. One of her Ronald Eugene Blessing, favorite teams was Ohio age 69, of Decatur, OH, died State University. Sharlee's greatest joy was her family. November 26, 2016. He was born in Dayton, She loved family get-togethOH, September 28, 1947, to ers and working with her the late Alfred Leroy family on the farm. Surviving are husband, Blessing, Walter West of MowrysJr. and town; two sons, Roger W. C l a r a (Nancy) West of MowrysBlessing town, and Andy West of ( n e e Mowrystown; three grandBowman). daughters, Lora (Chad) He is surAlexander, April (Kevin) vived by Michael, and Andrea West; his wife six great-grandsons; one Dollis great-granddaughter; many Blessing (nee Stutz), daughter nieces and nephews; brothRebecca Ruble, sons ers-in-law, Kenneth (Sharon) Timothy (Annette) and West of Winchester and Tom Christopher (Heather) (Judy) Weset of Rushville. In addition to her parents, Blessing, step-son Richard (Jennifer) Oberding, step- Sharlee was preceded in daughter Tina (Shane) Casey death by a brother and sisterand sister Susan (John) in-law, Adrian (Barbara) Jackson of Tennessee. He is Roberts. Services will be held at also survived by several grandchildren, great grand- Mowrystown Church of children, nieces, nephews, Christ, 28 W. Main St., great nieces and great Thursday, December 1, 2016 nephews. He was preceded at 1:00 pm with Pastor Chris in death by brother Gary Gobin officiating. Interment Blessing and niece Sara will follow in the Roberts Blessing. There will be no Cemetery, Taylorsville, Ohio. Friends will be received visitation. Memorial service Friday 2 at Edgington Funeral Home, p.m. at Graceland Memorial 17 E. Main St. MowrysGardens, 5989 Deerfield Rd., town, Ohio, Wednesday, November 30, 2016, 4:00 Milford, OH 45150. Condolences at hodappfu- pm - 7:00 pm. Memorial contributions neralhome.com may be made to the Mowrystown Church of Christ Building Fund or The Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn St. Suite 1026 Cincinnati, OH 452013. To sign the online guest book, Provisional numbers go to www.edgingtonfunerreleased today by the Ohio alhomes.com. State Highway Patrol show fewer motorists were killed on Ohio’s roadways this Thanksgiving Holiday than in recent years. Seven people were killed The Georgetown during the five day reporting period, from Christmas Association's Wednesday, November 23, Craft Show will be held until Sunday, November December 3 at the 27. This is a decrease from Georgetown Presbyterian the past three years when 9 Church. The hours are from 10 were killed in 2015, 23 were killed in 2014, and 17 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Kim Scheffler were killed in 2013. The Patrol arrested 460 after 4:30 p.m. at (937) drivers for OVI, 454 for 213-2135 for more inforaggressive driving and mation or to reserve a 1,320 for not wearing safe- space. ty belts. Bessie Fiscus, age 85 of Georgetown, Ohio died Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the Villa Georgetown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Georgetown, Ohio. She was a retired CNA for O h i o Va l l e y Manor Nursing a n d Rehabilitation Center near Ripley, Ohio and a member of the First Baptist Church in Georgetown, Ohio. Bessie was born February 14, 1931 in Amy, Kentucky the daughter of the late Holt and Kizzie (Barrette) Hensley. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband - Charles Richard Fiscus, one son - Charles David Fiscus, one grandson – Tracy Shouse and three brothers. Mrs. Fiscus is survived by two children – Michelle Shouse and Rick Fiscus both of Georgetown, Ohio; one grandson – Keith Shouse of Russellville, Ohio; seven great grandchildren; four sisters – Billie Bishop of Manchester, Kentucky, Mary Couch of Carrollton, Kentucky, Janet Fetch and Hazel Daugherty of Norwood, Ohio and one brother – Carl Hensley of Owenton, Kentucky. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio. Rev. George Jackson will officiate. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
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Helen N. Hiestand, 72
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Helen N. McKee Hiestand passed away Nov. 27, 2016. Helen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, and was a faithful and devoted disciple of Christ our Lord. She was born on Jan. 4, 1944, to the late Elmer and Tressa (Graham) McKee and grew up in California. Helen later married Ed Hiestand and after several moves as an Air Force family, they moved back to Hillsboro. Helen was involved in local politics, and retired from federal service after working for Congressmen Bob McEwen, Frank Cremeans, and Rob Portman. She was a dedicated member of First United Methodist Church, singing in the Chancel Choir. Her spiritual journey led her to serve with the Wilmington Area Walk to Emmaus, and later as a year round volunteer for Samaritan’s Purse through Operation Christmas Child. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Ed Hiestand; children, Joe (Moira) Hiestand and Janis (Mike) Halteman; grandchildren Drew and Cara Hiestand and Avery Halteman; sister, Wanda (Owen) Crump of Texas; nieces Scarlett (Scott) Bromley of New Mexico and Deborah Cavanaugh of Texas and nephew Joe (Anne) Garrett of Maryland. She will be deeply missed by all. A celebration of life service will be held at Hillsboro First United Methodist Church on Dec. 11, 2016, at 4 p.m. Thompson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hillsboro First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com
June A. Goecke, 88
June A. (Courts) Goecke, age 88 of Georgetown, Ohio died Tuesday, November 23, 2016 at the Anderson Mercy Hospital in Anderson Township, Ohio. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Arnheim, Ohio. June was born August 17, 1928 in Georgetown, Ohio the daughter of the late Rufus and Teresa Louise (Weber) Courts. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Herman E. “Junior” Goecke whom she married March 17, 1943, one son – Edward Goecke and one grandson – Lou Haubner. Mrs. Goecke is survived by four children – Donna Whitehead of Apopka, Florida, Sue Bradley and husband Dave of Camden, Tennessee, Teresa Liming and husband Dennis of Georgetown, Ohio and Tony Goecke and wife Tess of Russellville, Ohio; one daughter-in-law – Sherry Goecke of Georgetown, Ohio; eight grandchildren – Nina Goecke Miller, Kevin Goecke, Tess Haubner Debitetto, Heath Bradley, Tina Fox, Denise Fite, Natasha Goecke and Jason Goecke; twelve great grandchildren – Karley and Kelsey Miller, Andrew, Mikayla and Juliana Goecke, Jordan, Megan, and Lauren Debitetto, Tyler Fox, Hannah Liming and Kara and Sydney Fite and a host of friends who she will be dearly missed by all. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:30 A.M. Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Arnheim, Ohio. Rev. Dohrman Byers will be the Celebrant. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Saturday at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio. Interment will be in the St. Mary Cemetery in Arnheim, Ohio. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
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Elizabeth Jane (Ellis) Ellison, 77
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Elizabeth Jane (Ellis) Ellison, 77 of Georgetown, Ohio died Saturday, November 19, 2016 at her residence. She was a retired clerk for the Brown County Municipal Court after thirty-seven years of service and was co-owner of the Chem-Tec Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Company. After retiring, she remained a volunteer mediator for the Brown County Municipal Court, was a volunteer and past president of the Brown County Hospital auxillary and was a long standing member of the Georgetown United Methodist Church where she joyfully sang in the choir. Mrs. Ellison was born June 2, 1939 in Russellville, Ohio the daughter of the late Charles “Hubert” and Lesta (Blythe) Ellis. She was also preceded in death by her husband of. Forty - eight years – Charles E. Ellison who died in 2007, two brothers – Charles Wayne and James Elwood Ellis and one sister – Helen Grimes. Mrs. Ellison is survived by one son - Mark Ellison of Georgetown, Ohio; two daughters - Kimberly Ellison and Staci Hatten and husband Jeff all of Georgetown, Ohio; four grandchildren - Matthew Ellison and wife Lillian of Winchester, Ohio, Sarah Adams and husband Ryan of New Richmond,Ohio and Ely and Paetyn Hatten both of Georgetown, Ohio; one great grandchild –Kylee Elizabeth Adams; one sister – Ruth Drummond and husband Jerry of Columbus, Ohio; four sisters-in-law – Genevieve Canter and husband Ray of Hamersville, Ohio, Ruth Morris of Lafayette, Louisiana, Dorothy Kennedy of Hillsboro, Ohio and Juanita Whitmer of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; one brother-in-law –Gerald Ellison and wife Masako of Georgetown, Ohio and several nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at the Georgetown United Methodist Church. Rev. Zedda Myers officiated. Interment was in the Linwood Cemetery in Russellville, Ohio. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Georgetown United Methodist Church, 217 S. Main Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. The Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahall-
Free cooking class
A free class on Budget Cooking will be held at the Wee Care in Georgetown on Thursday, December 8th at 6:30. The class is part of a series that focuses on
preparing delicious meals from real ingredients without breaking the bank. Children are welcome. For more information contact Sarah Arn at (937) 377-2419.
The Mowrystown Holiday Craft Fair & Bazaar will be held at Whiteoak High School, 44 North High Street, Mowrystown, Ohio on Saturday, December 3 from 9 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Lunch will be served. Menu to include soups, sandwiches, chips, candy, pies, cakes and drinks. Santa will be making an appearance following the holiday parade which will begin at Crop Production (west Main Street) at 1:00 p.m. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served while pictures with Santa are being
taken. Vendor spaces are still available. Please call (937) 442-4704 (or send a message via our Facebook page “Mowrystown Holiday Craft Fair & Bazaar”) for more information or if you would like a space.
Mowrystown Bazaar
Housing meeting
A regular meeting of the Brown Metropolitan Housing Authority will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the ABCAP Building located at 406 West Plum St. Room 102 in Georgetown.
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Ronald Leray (Pete) Palmer, 89
Western Brown High School 2nd Annual Mattress Sale Fundraiser!!
Have you been thinking about buying a new mattress? Now's the time to check out this fundraiser! On Saturday December 10th, the Western Brown HS Marching Band will be sponsoring their second annual mattress sale. Brand new, name brand mattress sets (Simmons, Restonic and Southerland) 30-50% off retail. Top quality mattress sets with full manufacturer warranties. All sizes, price ranges, delivery and free layaway will be available. Much higher quality for the price than a retail store! Floor models will be on display at Western Brown High School in the gym from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information, feel free to contact Custom Fundraising Solutions at jmalone5 @yahoo.com. Proceeds from every sale directly benefit Western Brown HS Marching Band and Color Guard!
Ronald Leray (Pete) Palmer, 89 of the Georgetown Ohio Veteran’s Home passed away Sunday morning November 20, 2016 at the Mt. Orab Mercy Medical Center. Pete was born in Lawshe, Ohio on May 7, 1927. He was the third of ten children born to James Thaddeus and Edna Maxwell Palmer. Pete was on the Cradle Roll at the Flatrun Methodist Church and attended Flatrun School in first and second grade. A 1945 Graduate of Belfast High School, Pete was an outstanding athlete. He entered the U.S. Army on September 11, 1945 and served as a muleskinner at Fort Sill, Oklahoma before being assigned to Germany in World War II being honorably discharged on February 1, 1947. He married Ann Snider on April 11, 1951. Together they operated a farm near Belfast, Pete was active in the Belfast United Methodist Church serving as Sunday School Superintendent for many years. He served on the Highland County Farm Bureau Board, was a member of a Farm Bureaus Council, the Highland county Feeder Pig Association and the North Adams High School Boosters. He was an avid hunter, sports enthusiast, and card player. Above all, his greatest joy was his family. Pete is survived by his six children; Barbara (Fred) Yochum of Mowrystown, Beverly (Dale) Smiley of Seaman, Nancy (Roger) West of Mowrystown, Ronald L (Debbie) Palmer, Jr. of Belfast, Charlie (Debbie) Palmer of Seaman, and John (Amy) Palmer of Leesburg; four grandsons, fourteen granddaughters, seventeen great grandsons, fifteen great granddaughters, two step grandchildren and three step great grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters Ilena Palmer and Effie Behm and a brother, Dean (Sandy) Palmer all of the Belfast area, two sisters-in-law Gail Martin of Canton, Ohio and Juanita Snider of Peebles, Ohio; one brother-in-law Robert (Luz) Snider of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Thirty nieces and nephews and many cousins and friends also survive. Pete was predeceased by his wife, Ann (on October 17, 1982), his parents, four brothers; Paul, Ed, Dale and Jim and two sisters; Anna Graham and Geneva Snider. Following his career in farming, Mr. Palmer resided near Seaman for several years, then relocated to the Ohio Veteran’s Home in Georgetown where he enjoyed trips, volleyball, Poker, gardening and Bingo A “Red, White and Blue” service was conducted at the Veteran’s Home on Sunday with family, staff, and residents in attendance as a tribute to Mr. Palmer’s military service. Funeral Services were held at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home/ Lewis Sullivan Chapel in Seaman, Ohio on Wednesday November 23, 2016 with Richard Lloyd officiating. Burial followed at the Tranquility Cemetery, with military rights preformed by the Adams County Honor Guard. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Ohio Veterans Home Activity Fund. To sign our online guestbook please visit us at www.wallacethompsonfuneralhomes.com
Ohio Valley Manor News The residents of the Ohio Valley Manor were happy to see family and friends the week of November 14th through 21st, 2016. Kathryn Tong spent
time with her nephew and wife, Greg and Sharon Conway and her brother and wife, Frank and Brenda Rowe. Mary Pharris was visited by Donnie and Diana Thompson, Bethany Anderson, Jarrin Taul, James Anderson, Jordan Brooks, Shirley Washington, Davi Pritchett, Valerie Durham, Sam and Linda Lofton. Doug and Denise
Bruce Edward Phillips, 61
Bruce Edward Phillips, 61 of Georgetown, Ohio died Sunday in Georgetown, Ohio. Mr. Phillips was a quality control technician for the Fiberglasevercoat Company and a member of the Felicity Christian Church. He was born April 9, 1955 in Georgetown, Ohio the son of the late Orville Dwayne and Alice Irene (Maddox) Phillips. Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife of forty years Cheryl (Mills) Phillips whom he married June 11, 1976; one daughter Bethany Phillips of Georgetown, Ohio; one son Travis Phillips and wife Robyn of Georgetown, Ohio; two grandchildren Ethan and Isabelle Phillips; two sisters Barbara Horstmeier and husband Barry of Georgetown, Ohio and Sandra Hunter of Felicity, Ohio; his mother-in-law Phyllis Mills of Georgetown, Ohio and four nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, November 25, 2016 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio. Visitation was also on Friday. Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Brown County Animal Shelter, 100 veterans Boulevard, Georgetown, Ohio 45121 or to the Georgetown Life Squad, 301 S. Main Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.Cahallfuneralhomes.com
Hilda Florence Steele, 95
Hilda Florence Steele, 95 of Ripley, Ohio, died Monday, November 21, 2016 at the Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Ripley. She worked as a bookkeeper/accountant for sixty-three years at the former Germann Brothers Trucking, Budig Western Trucking and the current Aberdeen Express. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Ripley. Mrs. Steele was born March 11, 1921 in Ripley, Ohio the daughter of the late Edward and Carrie (Greiner) Hauke. She was also preceded in death by her husband in 1968- George R. Steele; three sisters – Edna Haitz, Gertrude Regenstein and Mildred Gast; four brothers – Raymond, Stanley, Richard and Hubert Hauke. Mrs. Steele is survived by one daughter – Kathleen Leonard and husband Tom of Ripley, Ohio; one son – Bob Steele of Ripley; one granddaughter – Lisa Leonard of Ripley; nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, November 25, 2016 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Ripley, Ohio. Rev. Dohrman Byers was the Celebrant. Visitation was at Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley. If desired, memorial donations may be made to: St. Michael Church 16 North 4th Street Ripley, Ohio 45167. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.cahallfuneralhomes.com Palmer, Dawn and Mark Grippa and Gary Palmer came to see resident Alice Himes. Herb Polley enjoys seeing family and friends each week including his wife Jane Polley. Jessie Sanders and Nellie Gray spent time with Jane Stansberry, Patricia Creamer, Mark Stansberry and Velma Daniel. Dawn Grippa's company included Mark
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Grippa, Kathryn Tong and Bill Hughes. Valerie Shelton was visited by her daughter, Vicki Carrington and her great grandson, Carter Houston. In addition to visiting the residents listed above we also stopped in to see: Judy Burson, Betty Flaugher, Roy Copple, Bonnie Roush, Jeanette Carrington, Helen Henize, Jane List, Helen Kerr and Ada Daulton.
New pastor at WFBC
West Fork Baptist Church welcomes their new Pastor, Pastor Paul Armacost. He served as the interim pastor for several months prior to accepting the position. Regularly scheduled services are Sunday 11 a.m. and 6pm and Wednesday at 7 p.m.
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When the care is needed, The care is here. www.morrisnursinghome.com
THANK YOU Thank you for supporting me in the 2016 election for Brown County Commissioner. From those who were willing to put signs in their yards, those who spoke kindly of me to others, those who stuffed envelopes and many others behind the scenes. I appreciate each and every one of you. My pledge to you is: To the best of my ability, I will protect your tax payer money. Your humble servant,
Daryll R. Gray Paid for by The Committee To Elect Daryll Gray Commissioner, Ed Wood Treasurer, 429 N. Main St., Georgetown, Oh 45121
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Morris Nursing Home is a 5 Star Rated Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation facility located in Bethel, OH. We are seeking to fill Full Time, Part Time and PRN positions as State Tested Nurse Aide (CNA) immediately! Applicants must be on the State of Ohio Registry and have a current license. Prior experience in Long Term Care settings is preferred. A passionate and caring attitude for the elderly is a must. Our resident’s always come first, so a personality and demeanor to work in a Long Term Care environment is essential. Please email your Professional Resumes to: Brendan.houser@hg-nh.com, Administrator. You can also apply online at:
Sun Publishing Group, a family-owned community media company based in Batavia, Ohio, with newspapers, websites, magazines and specialty publications is looking for a talented design and pagination artist to help take our company to the next level in community marketing/layout. We are a young company with a long history of community newspapers and websites looking to expand our presence in web and graphic design to fit the needs of a changing social environment. If you have a natural eye for design and layout with the knowledge of QuarkXPress and Adobe InDesign this could be a perfect fit for you. There is also a need to understand and use an ad tracking software to place the ads in each publication. This position would be working with existing staff on designing newspaper ads, layouts of newspapers and design websites for four different newspapers. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Graphics design and/or three years experience newspaper or print design. The position has a Monday-Friday work schedule.
322 S. Charity St, Bethel, OH 45106.
Send your resume to Scott.t.champion@gmail.com
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We offer competitive pay and benefits, PRN additional pay, years of service raises and attendance bonuses, good employee perks and incentives and an excellent work environment where every employee is cared about and will be set up to succeed. HELP WANTED
DRIVERS WANTED Tanker Endorsement Needed Earn up to $300 a day 2 Years Experience Class A CDL Local Hauling $500 Sign-on Bonus (See details at TCB office) Call TCB Trucking 513-309-7559 513-625-8183
FULL TIME EXPERIENCED MEDICAL ASSISTANT needed for a busy Batavia practice. Epic knowledge a plus. Hours are MondayFriday 9:00 am -5:30 pm. No weekends. Send resume with salary requirements to: Practice Administrator 2055 Hospital Drive Suite 300 Batavia, Ohio 45103 or email resume to clermontinternists2@gmail.com. NO phone calls please. 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.
ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR NEEDED Have fun at work! Schedule outings, attend community happenings, develop and implement on-site projects, and work with others! We are a non-profit social service company in need of creative and highly motivated team members! This position requires flexible hours. We also have a part time, second shift job site coordinator position open. Applicants must have GED/ Diploma, clean driving record, able to pass DOT physical and drug screen, and have a clean background check. Contact us at 937378-2786 Ext. 3 for more information!
D R I V E R S WANTED. Class ACDL. Local & over the road. 606-7768627.
WE HAVE JOBS!!!! Landscape, General Labor Window Mfg., Construction Painters, Material Handlers Shipping, Warehouse Inspectors, Packers, Electrician, machine Operators/maintenance, Welders, Construction. Call 513-842-8000 today for an immediate interview! or apply online at www.express pros.com Select the Cincinnati East office. EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS
A Family Business for Over 35 Years ************ CDL-A Driver
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EXPERIENCED ROUGH FRAMER or Carpenter’s Helper needed, new construction. MUST HAVE Transportation & Phone. Call 513-752-1606 leave message.
HIRING CAREGIVERS! Clermont & Brown County openings. Helping seniors to remain at home by providing non-medical care. All shifts. Home Instead Senior Care Call 513230-5111 AN INDEPENDENT TRUCK & EQUIPMENT REPAIR BUSINESS in Batavia, OH is looking for experienced, Qualified Technicians. Candidates should have tooling & be able to perform repairs on various brands of diesel powered equipment. Contact Matt @ (513)732-3333.
PART TIME CDL DRIVER Class A CDL, 2 years OTR experience required Competitive pay, established company. Home every night (Short-haul, day cab carrier). Contact Trey at TreyS@IWDG.com or 573-415-9403. Jack’s Truck Rental, Batavia, OH
PINE RIDGE PINE VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL HOMES INC
NOW HIRING DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF/STNA’S FULL & PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE • 2ND & 3RD SHIFTS DIRECT CARE STAFF 11.50 PER HOUR STNA’S 13.00 PER HOUR
QUALIFICATION’S INCLUDE: PASS A DRUG SCREEN • CLEAN BACKGROUND CHECK • VALID DRIVERS LICENSE • HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED • 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER • STNA’S MUST CARRY A CURRENT VALID CERTIFICATION YOU WILL BE ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THEIR HOME AND COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT’S
SIGN ON BONUS OF $800.00
( after 400 hours worked ) Employee health insurance plan paid by the company, Vacation pay , Birthday pay, Aflac APPLY AT 146 NORTH 3RD STREET WILLIAMSBURG OHIO 45176 M-F 9 AM - 5 PM
AUTO BODY or AUTO MECHANIC Must have own tools, references and experience. VANDEMARK COMPANY
513-797-7278
DRIVERS: REGIONAL. Home Weekly/BiWeekly Guaranteed. Paid Loaded & Empty/Rider Program. No-Touch, Benefits & Monthly Bonuses. 877-758-3905.
HOME CARE agency serving DDS (FKA) MRDD seeks experienced & mature direct care professionals for 24/7, homes in Amelia/ Beechmont. Immediate openings available. 513-379-5995. Leave message. RESIDENTIAL ROOFER Transportation & driver’s license required. Pay according to experience. Apply in person at: 789 US Hwy 50 Milford, OH 45150. 513-965-9200. APTS UNFURNISHED
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.
GET MORE FOR YOUR MONEY! New deluxe 1-3 BR apartments in Mt. Orab. Prices range from $620 - $1200. These are a must see! 937-444-3043.
MT. ORAB - 55 & older community. New construction - 2 BEDROOM SPECIALS! Call today! 937-444-1708
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.”
3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH RANCH HOME, attached 2 car garage, Central HVAC, large yard. Excellent Condition. Brown County School ELSD near Sardinia. Rent $775. per month. Require Security deposit $775 month also 1st & last month rent with a 12 mo lease Ph 937-213-2131 or 937515-1918
BATAVIA - TWO & THREE bedroom apartments available with open wait list. Accepting applications M-F, 9a.m.4p.m. Apartments are income based. 513732-3804
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NOW HIRING! SENIOR HOMECARE UNLIMITED, LLC., a rapidly growing company in Mt. Orab, Ohio is seeking
CNA's, STNA's & HHA's IN ADAMS, BROWN AND HIGHLAND COUNTIES. If you enjoy working with the elderly and a flexible schedule please contact us at
937-444-0930
RIPLEY 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT OR HOUSE FOR RENT No Pets. References required. $400 month plus deposit. 937-6180066 GEORGETOWN SQUARE Equipped kitchen. 1-bedroom. Very clean. Perfect for young couple or retired individuals. No pets. $485 month. References & deposit required. 513-625-4371.
2BR APARTMENTS w/attached garage in a 1-story tri-plex w/an equipped kitchen & laundry room, ample closet space, patio & a yard. No steps, private street. Darling apartments. Utilities not included. Small pets allowed. Located at the Sandstone Estates, a mature-living community (55 & older) in Mt. Orab. 513-625-4522 or 513-309-3311. HOUSES FOR RENT
VERY NICE AND CLEAN 3 BEDROOM, 1.5 bath near 62 & 32. NO SMOKING! NO PETS! $695/month plus deposit. 937-5150210 TAKING APPLICATIONS with lease contract. 3 BR, washer/dryer hookup. No smokers, no pets. $500 plus utilities. References. Call (937) 442-5844. If no answer, leave message. AVAIL 1/1/2017 for $800.00. Ranch 1.5 story on 1 acre. Has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a large pole barn. Call 513-633-7111 for a showing.
HOME FOR RENT in Georgetown. Available 1/1/17. 3br ranch located across from McDonald’s. Very nice home & location. $700 monthly rent +deposit. 937-378-3006 after 5pm.
HOUSES FOR SALE
GEORGETOWN BRICK RANCH, 3BR, 2 full BA, living room, eat-in kitchen, family room, utility room. New roof. 2 car detached garage- own heated & drain. $150,000. 937-3783093 GARAGE/ PARKING/ STORAGE
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments at:
Georgetown 1 Apartments: 401 Marshall Ave. Georgetown, OH 45121 APPLY AT: 610 MARKLEY AVE. GEORGETOWN, OH 45121 or call for details at:
937-378-6460
Stove, refrigerator, and on site laundry. Possibility of rental assistance. "Metro Accepted" TDD #419-526-0466 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
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Markley Square Apartments located at 610 MARKLEY AVE. GEORGETOWN, OH 45121 or call for details at
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Stove, refrigerator, and on site laundry. RENT BASED ON INCOME TDD #419-526-0466
“This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”
GARAGE FOR RENT CHEAP!! 9x18 garage with concrete floor and roll-up door. No car/boat repair, etc. FOR STORAGE ONLY. $65.00 per month Call Bill 513-383-4084 14 North Third Street Ripley, Ohio 45167 SEWING & ALTERATIONS
FOR ALL YOUR SEWING NEEDS for you, your family and your home. Call 937-444-4276. Reasonable rates, expert service.
EXPERIENCED SEAMSTRESS offering sewing and alterations. Willing to travel or work from home. Call Pat at 937444-4627 MISC. FOR RENT
HALL RENTAL Two halls available for rent. One hall is 4000 sq. ft. w/complete kitchen. Second hall holds 175 people. Call for pricing. 937-3784330. MOBILE HOMES, PARTS & SERVICE
ABANDONED DOUBLEWIDEplease take over. $3500 Deposit required 859-371-2140 2000 FLEETWOOD double wide 3bdr 2bath in Sardinia for sale. Sits on 4 acres. Land is not for sale. Lot rent is $350. Trailer can be moved if you’d like. New roof & gutters 11/15. Price $36,500 call or text 513-283-5086. FIREWOOD
S E A S O N E D GRADE A #1 FIREWOOD. All hard wood - mostly Ash and Oak. Delivery available or pickup. Call 937-515-4012 or 513-384-1505
FIREWOOD
S E A S O N E D GRADE A #1 FIREWOOD. All hard wood - mostly Ash and Oak. Delivery available or pickup. Call 937-515-4012 or 513-384-1505 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. 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
Logans Lane Greenhouse Fresh Cut Evergreen Wreaths, Swags, Centerpieces, Cemetery arrangements , Yule Logs, Male box huggies, Open 10am to 4pm, (937)544-0114
MISC. FOR SALE
FOR SALE Butcher Hogs Delivery & bookings available. Call Hattan Farms 937-780-6401.
GYM EQUIPMENT for sale. Schwinn Recumbent Bike & Bodyguard Executive Step Stair Climber; $100 each or $150 for both. Call 513-310-7800. GOLDEN COMET LAYING HENS 1 1/2 years old. Lay brown eggs. 937-444-3983
AURARA WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE INSERT 26” wide, 25” high, 19” deep. Door opening 10 1/2”. Has a setup to use a blower. Good condition. $125. 937-379-1471 no answer, leave message.
HO MODEL TRAINS Rivarossi 2-6-6-6 Locomotive, Chesapeake & Ohio, Rivarossi Log Buggie, Spectrum 80 Ton shay, Cass Scenic R. R., Bockman Bobber Caboose, Cass Scenic R.R. Call 937-4446293 FOR SALE Butcher Beef Buy half of half, half or whole. Bookings & delivery available December & January. Call Hattan Farms 937-780-6401.
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Trying to locate PATRICIA L. FESTAGALLO. Please contact me at your earliest convenience at 757-287-1218 YARD/GARAGE SALE
Real Estate Auction
GIANT BARN SALE DEC. 15-17 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) LOCATED AT: 5426 ST. RT. 134 Rain or Shine 1 1/2 MILE FROM DODSONVILLE TOWARD BUFORD ON 134 Call Wendy at 937-444-1885 Cincinnati Reds items, sports pennants, Budweiser tins, Miller items, classic car items, Beatles items, sports cards, lamps, Hummels, dolls, Partylite, jewelry, DVDs, Danbury Mint lighthouses, tools, Pepsi items, records, stereo, Christmas items, Easter items, old hand saws, Fenton, Bluegrass items, Life magazines, books, Vintage clothing, china, Boyd glass, 1950’s tables, old license plates and much more!!!!!
1019 Lawrence St., Ripley, OH
December 17, 2016 @ 12:00 noon
This home is located in the heart of upper Ripley near the IGA grocery store. It has 4 bedrooms, one bath, dining area and cute kitchen. This house would make a wonderful starter home for a young couple or a downsized retirement home. Heirs have agreed to a very marketable price.
Terms on Real Estate: 10% down payment the day of the Auction, balance on delivery of deed, within 30 days. Real Estate sells as is. Real Estate sells subject to confirmation by sellers on day of Auction. Any inspections that the buyer requires shall be conducted prior to auction date at the buyer’s expense. Information presented here is derived from sources deemed reliable but not warranted by the seller or their representatives. All announcements made day of auction take precedence over previous verbal or printed material. Sibcy Cline will be acting as the agent.
“The Campbell Group” of Sibcy Cline Realtors
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VIEW THESE & MANY OF OUR OTHER AUCTIONS & REAL ESTATE LISTINGS AT:
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MAIN STREET COLLECTIBLES 20% off the whole month of December! Everything in the Store - antiques, primitives, jewelry, furniture, Christmas, refrigerators, washers, whole lots more! Located at 449 N. MAIN ST., GEORGETOWN 937-378-2399 ARMINTA’S CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE 1548 Starling Rd (4 miles East of Bethel, OH) FriSat only. Nov 25 & 26, Dec. 2 & 3rd, and Dec 9th and 10th. and Dec 16th &17th. 9 am to ? Wreath’s, snowmen, center pieces, gifts, candles, window wall hangers, primitive in and outdoor furniture, handmade baskets, jewelry, quilts, throws, flags, much much more. Something for everyone. Come bring a friend, and feel the Christmas spirit with us! Merry Christmas one and all.
Sports
Cropper records 500th career win Ripley Bee
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Lady G-Men win at Batavia BY WADE LINVILLE THE RIPLEY BEE
Not many high school coaches are able to reach the 500 career win milestone. On Monday, Nov. 28, Georgetown varsity girls basketball coach Bernie Cropper accomplished the feat as his Lady G-Men claimed their first victory of the season while on the road at Batavia High School. The win brought Cropper's overall career record as a coach to 500203. “It felt great,” Cropper said of his 500th career victory. “We played really well and it was a great win for us. They played so hard, especially on defense.” “I really enjoy (coaching) this team.” While the majority of Cropper's career wins have come over the past 21 years as the Georgetown varsity girls basketball coach, he was also able to record a great deal of wins at programs at other schools throughout his coaching career that began in the 1978-79
season. His coaching career started at Georgetown High School where he headed the boys basketball program. He then coached Wilmington High School boys basketball in the mid 1980's before moving to Clermont Northeastern High School to coach boys basketball. In the late 1980's he would take over the Ripley-Union-Lewis High School boys basketball program where he would remain for three years, his last year being the 1991-92 season. After coaching at Ripley, Cropper took a few years off until he found himself on the sidelines once again as the junior varsity coach at Eastern High School. After one year of coaching junior varsity at Eastern, Cropper started his career as the Georgetown High School varsity girls basketball coach and is in his 21st year as head of the program. The Lady G-Men's Nov. 28 win at Batavia comes after their 37-34
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Georgetown High School varsity girls basketball coach Bernie Cropper celebrated his 500th career victory as his Lady G-Men topped Batavia for their first win of the season on Nov. 28.
season opener loss at Shroder on Nov. 26, bringing them to a 1-1 record. Sophomore guard Kim Seigla led the Lady GMen in the win over Batavia with 17 points.
played a huge role in the win to finish with eight rebounds, five steals, three assists, and putting forth an excellent defensive effort that helped the Lady G-Men hold the Lady Bulldogs to only six
points in the first half. The Lady G-Men were scheduled to hold their first home game on Thursday, Dec. 1, as they play host to the New Richmond Lady Lions for a non-league contest.
Georgetown varsity boys face tough competition in preseason scrimmage
Western Latham took rose to a 17-13 lead just before an assist by Gast for a bucket by Pack left the G-Men trailing by just two points. An assist by Brookbank for a score by Georgetown senior Chris Dietrick tied the game at 17 with only seconds left on the clock, but it was Western Latham going the length of the court to bury a last second shot for a two-point victory. The G-Men were scheduled to take on Hillsboro Nov. 29 in their final scrimmage before starting their season against Batavia on Friday, and on Saturday they will take on the Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington Blue Jays at Georgetown's Brian Grant Gymnasium.
Georgetown sophomore Kennedy Underwood finished the game just one point shy of a doubledouble with nine points and 10 rebounds. Georgetown's senior guard Kassidy Seigla
G-Men kick off new season Friday BY WADE LINVILLE THE RIPLEY BEE
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Ripley’s Kacy Gilkerson drives to the hoop in the Lady Jays’ season opener against Williamsburg on Saturday, Nov. 26.
New season begins for Lady Jays Ripley girls host Williamsburg for non-league contest BY WADE LINVILLE THE RIPLEY BEE
A new season of high school hoops got underway for the Ripley-UnionLewis-Huntington Lady Jays on Saturday, Nov. 26, as they played host to the Williamsburg Wildcats for a non-league contest. In the end, it was the Wildcats coming away with a 55-44 victory. The Lady Jays struggled with shooting from the charity stripe in their first official game of the season. Of 22 free throw attempts, the Lady Jays connected on only six. The Lady Wildcats also struggled with free throw shooting, sinking only 12 of 27 attempts. The Lady Wildcats held
a narrow 11-8 lead at the end of the first quarter, but outscored the Lady Jays 18-11 in the second quarter to hold a 29-19 lead at halftime. The Lady Jays came out strong in the second half, outscoring the Lady Wildcats 19-15 in the frame to cut the Williamsburg lead to 4438, but the Wildcats were able to outscore the Lady Jays in the fourth frame 116 to secure the 11-point victory. Ripley senior Kacy Gilkerson led the Lady Jays in scoring with 10 points, while sophomore Carlee Daulton and senior Kursten Prater finished with nine points apiece. Ripley senior Kassey Arnett ended the game with eight points. Leading all scorers in the contest was Williamsburg's Jessica Chase with 12 points, while teammate
Kasey Connor also reached double figures in scoring with 11 points. The Lady Jays were scheduled to be back in action on their home court Dec. 1, as they play host to the Fayetteville-Perry Lady Rockets in an Southern Hills Athletic Conference contest. WHS 11 18 15 11 – 55 RULH 8 11 19 6 – 44
Williamsburg (55): Chase 3 6-10 12, K. Connor 5 1-4 11, Hart 3 0-0 6, Fisher 3 00 7, L. Connor 2 1-3 5, Brown 2 1-2 5, Engel 3 3-8 9. Three-pointers: Fisher 1. Team: 21 12-27 55.
Ripley (44): Gilkerson 4 26 10, Prater 3 0-0 9, Daulton 3 2-10 9, Kirk 1 00 2, Arnett 4 0-4 8, Proffitt 0 2-2 2, Eichner 2 0-0 4. Three-pointers: Prater 3, Daulton 1. Team: 17 6-22 44.
In preparation for their season opener against Batavia on Friday, Dec. 2, the Georgetown GMen under the leadership of their first-year head coach Doug Williams faced tough competition while venturing to West Portsmouth High School on Nov. 26 to face teams from West Portsmouth and Western Latham in a preseason tri-scrimmage. Western Latham finished last season as Division IV District champions and a regional qualifier, making for a challenging preseason contest for the G-Men, while West Portsmouth also brought some stiff competition for a preseason bout. The G-Men rose to an 8-0 lead over West Portsmouth in their first mini-game of the day. Hit free throws by sophomore Noah Pack and junior Jonny Strickland lifted the G-Men to a 4-0 lead. Then it was Strickland and Pack scoring on fast-breaks to expand the Georgetown lead to 6-0. But West Portsmouth came storming back, going on a 7-0 run to cut the Georgetown lead to 8-7. The two teams would eventually find themselves tied at 10 apiece before Georgetown's senior point guard Christian Linville was fouled on a shot and connected from the charity stripe to put the G-Men on top 12-10. Another bucket by Pack expanded the Georgetown lead to 1410. West Portsmouth rallied back to tie the game at 14 and would go on to lead the G-Men 16-14. A three-pointer by Georgetown junior Luke Gast lifted the G-Men to an 18-16 lead, but it was a three-pointer by West Portsmouth in the final minute that would result in a 19-18 Georgetown loss. The G-Men's first mini-game against Western Latham was a close one, ending with Western Latham sinking a last second shot to
claim a narrow 19-17 victory. The G-Men jumped to an early 5-2 lead with senior Levi Burns burying a shot from beyond the arc. Western Latham answered with a threepointer to tie the game at five and would later rise to a 13-6 advantage. A three-pointer by Linville sliced the Western Latham lead to 13-9, and it was Georgetown sophomore Cameron Brookbank connecting from the charity stripe after being fouled on a shot to leave the GMen trailing by just two points. A bucket by Pack tied the game at 13 apiece.
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Georgetown senior Christian Linville buries a shot from three-point land during the G-Men’s Nov. 26 scrimmage at West Portsmouth High School.
Sports Thursday, December 1, 2016
Winter hoop action gets underway!
More sports coverage begins on page 9
Jays face Whiteoak in SHAC Boys Basketball Preview Local teams kick off new season BY WADE LINVILLE THE RIPLEY BEE
Local basketball fans got a taste of what's to come this winter season, as the Southern Hills Athletic Conference held its annual Boys Basketball Preview at Lynchburg-Clay High School on Friday, Nov. 25. Varsity teams from the SHAC big school division would take the court against teams from the SHAC small school division for half-game contests. The first of Brown County teams to take the court was the FayettevillePerry Rockets. The Rockets, representing the
SHAC small school division, faced off against the skilled squad of Peebles High School. The Rockets struggled early on to fall behind 6-0 and at one point in the first quarter they would find themselves trailing 15-4. It was Fayetteville junior Colin Connor coming through with a pair of field goals, followed by a score down low from junior postman Zak Smyth that would cut the Peebles' lead to single digits just before the end of the first frame. With one period in the books, it was Peebles leading 19-10. The Peebles Indians went on to outscore the
Rockets 13-8 in the second quarter to claim a 32-18 victory in the half-game preview. Taking the court next was the Ripley-UnionLewis-Huntington Blue Jays of the SHAC big school division and the Whiteoak Wildcats of the small school division. The Blue Jays struggled with turnovers as they seemed to be working out some early-season jitters. As a result, the Wildcats rose to a 12-5 lead in the first quarter. The Jays settled down a bit in the second frame, outscoring the Wildcats 10-3 with the preview contest ending in a 15-15 tie. Ripley junior Josiah Staggs kicked off scoring
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in the second period with an old fashioned threepoint play to cut the Whiteoak lead to 12-8. The Wildcats managed to expand their lead to 158, but it was Ripley sophomore Jaki Royal coming through with a field goal to slice the Wildcat lead to just five. After being fouled on a shot, Royal went to the charity stripe to sink oneof-two attempts to narrow the margin to four points. With 1:51 to play, it was Royal coming through with a score on a fastbreak to leave the Jays trailing by just two points. A bucket by Ripley junior Brian Dunn would follow, tying the game at 15 with 1:30 left on the clock.
Neither team would manage another score for the final minute-and-ahalf. “We're working to get better every day and the kids are jelling well,” Ripley head coach Marty Adams said following the Jays' performance at this year's preview. The next preview bout saw the Eastern Warriors of the SHAC big school division take the court against the Manchester Greyhounds of the small school division. After trailing 14-8 at the end of the first quarter, the Warriors rallied back to claim a 21-18 victory. A pair of three-pointers by Eastern junior Garyn Purdy cut the Manchester
lead to 18-16 late in the second quarter, then it was a steal and score by Eastern senior Blake Rigdon that tied the game at 18. A field goal by Eastern sophomore Ethan Battson put the Warriors on top 2018, and capping off the three-point victory was a hit free throw by sophomore Marcus Hamilton. Local varsity boys basketball teams were scheduled to officially begin their new season this week. For more on this year's local teams, be on the lookout for the Brown County Basketball Special Section to hit news stands Dec. 11.
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Ripley’s Josh Deaton fires from three-point range during the Blue Jays’ preview Eastern’s Marcus Hamilton launches a shot in the paint during the Warriors’ pregame against Whiteoak, Nov. 25. view game against Manchester, Nov. 25.