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Ripley Police make substantial heroin bust BY Martha Jacob Ripley Police Chief Joel Barnett has released an update on an ongoing drug investigation by his department. “After a four week long investigation our department has made several arrests in the trafficking of Heroin,” Chief Barnett said. “More importantly we’ve made a hit on trafficking of heroin which contains carfentanil (elephant tranquilizer) which has resulted in several
overdoses in our village as well as in the Village of Aberdeen.” Chief Barnett explained that the overdoses taking place in Ripley were during the same timeline as the large scale of overdoses in the Cincinnati area. “The Ripley Police Department tries to always be very vigilant on this fight against drugs,” Barnett said. “We decided to focus everything possible on this heroin coming into Ripley that was killing people. We know that we
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can’t stop it completely, but we knew we could definitely slow it down and make people think twice before coming into Ripley to sell drugs.” Barnett explained that during the four week investigation his department was able to pinpoint who the heroin was being sold by and others who were involved that were traveling to Cincinnati every day up to three times a day bringing multiple grams of heroin to Brown County, not just Ripley.
“We also didn’t just stop at the local people selling heroin in the village,” Barnett said, “We also went after the dealers, that these people were going to and bringing back heroin to the village and Brown County. We were able to place two very big dealers from Cincinnati in the jail for the trafficking of heroin. “These two individuals were found in multiple local dealers contacts as their supplier that they could contact any time to
purchase multiple grams of heroin to bring to Brown County.” The Ripley Police Department has seized a couple thousand dollars, 3 vehicles were taken and 10 grams of heroin are now off the streets. The heroin’s estimated value is about $4,000. Barnett said that he will continue in his efforts to clean Ripley’s streets of drugs and with the addition of a new K9 Unit, his job just became a little easier.
New K9 unit now on the job in Ripley BY Martha Jacob Ripley’s Police Chief Joel Barnett said his department is proud to announce and introduce its newest officer, K9 Unit Bragi, to his department. Bragi was purchased by Ripley Police Corporal Corey Herren who handled all the dogs training for the past few months. He donated the dogs services to the Village of Ripley during a May 24 Village Council meeting. Corporal Herren worked diligently with the dog preparing his for his state testing which he passed about a week ago. Bragi is now state certified and an official Ripley police officer.
“This is an exceptional dog,” Corporal Herren said at an earlier meeting, “At four months he was accomplishing things that one year old dogs were doing.” Herren was also able to obtain a special K9 vehicle from Amelia, a Dodge Magnum, at a cost of only $3,000. “Having this new K9 officer on the job here in Ripley is going to make a huge difference in our ongoing drug problem in our community,” said Chief Barnett. “This dog will be able to find drugs that our officers could never find. We are proud Provided/THE RIPLEY BEE and fortunate to have him The newest member of the Ripley Police Department has now taken to the streets to help the department in its pursuit join us.” of drugs in the Village. K9 Unit Bragi, owned by Ripley Police Corporal Corey Herren, received his state certification in late September. Shown (left) is Ripley Police Chief Joel Barnett with Corporal Corey Herren and Bragi.
2016 Brown County Fair is underway BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Fair is underway. About 180 floats proceeded through Georgetown Monday evening to entertain the public with costumes, demonstrations and candy for the kids.
The rain earlier in the day had given way to sunshine and perfect temperatures. Local churches, civic groups businesses and schools all participated, as well as 4-H groups and others associated with the fair. And no Brown County
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Brown County Junior Fair King and Queen Madison Layton and Jacob Clubb (center) and the rest of the court following the 2016 king and queen contest. More fair photos are on Page 11.
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Fair parade in an election year would be complete without candidates marching and waving to the crowd. Senior Fair Board Mitch Erwin said he was pleased with the first day of the fair. “The weather didn’t cooperate all day but for the most part it was excellent. We had a very nice crowd and the parade went well,” Erwin said. “Hopefully if the weather continues to cooperate we will have good attendance all week long.” 4-H Educator and County Extension Director Christy Clary
also said that she was pleased with the first day of the fair. “Things are going well. This week is the culmination of all the hard work the kids have put in. They are all working together and moving things along.” Following the parade and the performance of local high school bands in the main ring, it was time for the Junior Fair King and Queen contest. Four young men and ten young women competed to be the 2016 fair royalty. “It was a great contest. The kids represented themselves and their chapters and clubs well,” Clary
said. Jacob Clubb of the Red Oak Ranchers 4-H Club was named the 2016 Brown County Fair King. The first runner up was William Culver, the second runner up was J.W.
Curtis and the third runner up was Kyle Burbage. Madison Layton of the Brown County K-9 Renegades 4-H Club is the 2016 Brown County
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RUCK March to fight soldier/veteran suicides BY Martha B. Jacob The latest statistics released by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs report s that every 65 minutes in America, a soldier or a Veteran commits suicide. That’s an estimated 22 per day which represents nearly 20% of all suicides in the United States. Those statistics are staggering and disturbing to everyone, but one group, Active Heroes is doing something to help with the problem. A 501c3 charity, Active Heroes has a mission to support all U.S. military service members, veterans and their families through physical, educational and emotional programs in an effort to eliminate military/veteran suicides, according to Shawn Carter, team leader
Calendar THURSDAY, SEPT. 29 Sardinia American Legion Bingo will take place every Thursday, including Aug. Sept. 29, 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. Free Writer’s Group will meet each Thursday, including Sept. 29, 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) 659-8567 or the library at (937) 444-1414. GriefShare Program will be offered to the local community by the Sardinia Church of Christ each Thursday evening, including Thursday, Sept. 29, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the church, 7130 Bachman Road in Sardinia. For more information or to register please call (937) 446-2594. This program is free to the public. Miracle AlRipley’s Anon/Alateen Group Meetings will be held every Thursday, including Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Beebe Chapel, 438 Main Street in Ripley. will Alcoholics Anonymous meet 8 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab. FRIDAY, SEPT. 30 Celebrate Recovery will meet every Friday beginning at 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. including Friday, Sept. 30, 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. Agape Food Pantry in Marathon, will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. every last Friday of the month, including Friday, Sept. 30, at the
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Georgetown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 8065 Dr. Faul Road in Georgetown. For more information please call (937) 378-4178. 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) 9106263. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5 Yoga Classes will be offered on Wednesdays, including Wednesday, Oct. 5 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. Knights of Columbus, FR. Sourd Council 2423, Fayetteville, will meet each first Wednesday of the month including Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the K of C Hall in Fayetteville. For more information please contact Denny Kiley at (513) 543-5680. Scanlon-Kelly VFW Post 5920 will meet each first Wednesday of the month including Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Fayetteville Township Hall at 7 p.m. For more information please contact Joe Huber at (513) 875-3343. Fitness Activities at Sardinia Church of Christ will take place every Wednesday, including Wednesday, Oct. 5, which include Zumba at 6:30 p.m. and Yoga at 7 p.m. The cost is only $2 per person per session. Please bring your own mat if you have one. The church is located at 7130 Bachman Road. TOPS Chapter in Winchester meets at 10 a.m. every Wednesday, including Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Winchester Church of Christ, 1540 Tri-County Road in Winchester. For more information please contact Ruth at (937) 4444209. ONGOING EVENTS Miracles
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Continued from Page 1 The first runner up was Sydney Carrington, the second runner up was Ashley Brandenburg, the third runner up was Jasey Dufresne and the fourth runner up was Moriah Combs. “We have a great set of royalty that will represent the Brown County Junior Fair for the next year and do an excellent job of it,” Clary said of the 2016 court. Clubb, a 17 year old senior in the welding program at Southern Hills CTC, said that he was pleased to be selected. “I’m slightly tired, but pretty happy. I worked hard to get this position and I feel like my hard work has paid off,” Clubb said. Layton, an 18 year old senior at Eastern High School felt much the same way. “I’m really happy and excited to be working with the rest of the court during fair week,” Layton said. “I grew up watching the queen contest and seeing all of the princesses up there. I just always wanted to come up and be one of them and it’s actually happening now.” The Brown County Fair will continue through Saturday. Look for our special fair photo section in the October 6 edition of The Ripley Bee.
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(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 800-587-4232. Walk for Health, Walk for Fun, this in an ongoing free event to take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at 5:15 p.m. at the Mt. Orab United Methodist Church. Everyone is invited to join us for this free event sponsored by Sue and Jim Wylie, Ideal Nutrition. Narcotics Anonymous meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at the Faith in God Fellowship Church, 7736 US Rt. 62 in Russellville. For more information please call Joe Rose at (937) 798-0329. Helping Hands Please come shop with us any Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 9 a.m. until noon at 668 Camp Run Road in Georgetown. Senior Bingo will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. each Monday at the Georgetown Nutrition Center. Please bring a $1 wrapped gift. A nutritional meal will be offered. HIV/Hepatitis C Testing is offered free by the Brown County Health Department by appointment only. The HIV test results are available within 15 minutes. To
for Active Heroes/Carry the Fallen. “We have organized a special Team ABA Southern Ohio (one of only five teams in Ohio) RUCK March for Saturday, Oct. 8, to be held in Mt. Orab,” Carter said. “This is actually a hiking event that will last about three hours, as we ruck march to help raise awareness about the seriousness of soldier/veteran suicide and PTSD problems America is facing.” The RUCK will start at Hardcore Elite Fitness, 350 Apple Street in Mt. Orab with registration at 1 p.m. Opening ceremony will begin at 1:45 p.m. with Posting Colors and group pictures. The RUCK March will begin at 2 p.m. rain or shine. Carter said that there were a few things participants
need to know and bring to the event including: • A good attitude and mentality to help our soldiers and veterans; • A RUCK sack (backpack) filled with at least 22 pounds of weight; • 22-16 ounce bottles of water = 22 pounds; • An American Flag for anyone who wants to carry one; • Dress accordingly for the weather that day; • Feel free to wear anything military or patriotic; • Wear shoes/boots that will be comfortable during the 3 hour (6 miles) event. Snacks and water will be provided for all who participate. To find more information on Team ABA, Southern Ohio - Carry the Fallen visit them on facebook or text Carter at (937) 763-8166.
schedule an appointment call (937) 378-6892.
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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.
Adams-Brown Emergency 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 1-800-553-7393, Ext. 253 or 254. Walk-in hours are 8-11 a.m. daily at the ABCAP Office at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown, and outreach is available for the very elderly or disabled.
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) 483-4614. 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
‘We Can Help’ Food Bank at the corner of Decatur-Eckmansville Road and State Route 125 is open 11 a.m to 4 p.m. Fridays and is sponsored by private donations. Donations should be made when the Food Bank is not open, and all donations are appreciated. The Brown County Senior Citizens Council, located at 505 N. Main Street in Georgetown offers transportation for medical appointments, shopping area, nutrition sites and other service providers. It also offers homemaker assistance, Respite Care, Passport which offers alternatives to nursing home placement and care giver support. To contact a representative, call (937) 3786603 or toll free at (877) 2598598.
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Glenda and David P. Barkalow to David P. Barkalow, 29.87 acres of land in Franklin Twp., filed 9-21-16 Cathy A. and Carl W. Agin Jr., and Christine Lewis to Christine M. Lewis and Carmen Kuehn In-Lot 3206 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 921-16 Bernice and Donald Keiffer to Bernice Keiffer, 62.25 acres of land in Franklin Twp., filed 9-21-16 Gerald L., Rita D. Wallace, trustee to Jay Andrew and Denise Lea Holden, 8.52 acres of land in Green Twp., filed 9-2116, $16,000 James C. Hunter, trustee to Stephen Dobson, 1.91 acres and 3.95 acres of land in Huntington Twp., filed 921-16, $65,000 Jean Vice to James M., Sherry J., and Shannon Faris, .05 acres of land and .23 acres of land in Huntington Park Sub., in Aberdeen, Huntington Twp., filed 9-16-16, $70,000 Boylan Realty, Inc., to A. Wolf Scott, trustee, 1.56 acres of land in Huntington Twp., in Aberdeen, filed 919-16, $70,000
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Connie Patrick, Brown County Treasurer versus Southwest Care Facility, case #20160587, filed 915-16, Action: foreclosures Connie Patrick, Brown County Treasurer versus Douglas K. Andrews, case #20160588, filed 9-15-16, Action: foreclosures Wells Fargo Bank versus Steven Back, case #20160594, filed 9-19-16, Action: foreclosures Midfirst Bank versus Sherri D. Malott, case #20160595, filed 9-19-16, Action: Foreclosures Corey Kidwell versus Brandon Allen, case #20160597, filed 9-20-16, Action: other civil James Hamm versus Mike Hamm, case #20160598, filed 9-21-16, Action: other civil DOMESTIC Sierra Barnes, Mt. Orab
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Aberdeen Bowling, Inc. to A. Wolf Scott, trustee, 2.04 acres of land in Aberdeen, filed 9-19-16, $70,000 Cathy A. and Carl W. Agin, Jr., and Christine Lewis to Christine M. Lewis and Carmen Kuehn, In-Lot 961 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 9-21-16 Martin A. and Sherry A. Pfeffer to Larry E. and Priscilla L. Carter, 5 acres of land in Jefferson Twp., filed 9-15-16, $150,000 Stacey and Ethel Denny to Ethel Denny, 2 acres of land in Jefferson Twp., filed 9-15-16 Stephen Lemon etal and Donald Merrill to Stephen Lemon etal, 7.55 acres of land and 6.80 acres of land in Higginsport in Lewis Twp., filed 9-16-16 Adam J. Schadle etal to Kristin N. Robbe, and Lawrence Charles Smith, III, In-Lot 6, In-Lot 7 In-Lot 22 and In-Lot 28 in Ro-DaPa acres Sub in Lewis Twp., filed 9-21-16-$215,000 Mark E. McCord and Melissa L. Jimison to Robert W. and Tammatha M. Peters, 1.86 acres of land in Lewis Twp., filed 9-2016, $116,000 Heather Hinton to Jason
Crowe, In-Lot 35 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Twp., filed 9-20-16, $2,000 Kaelen Westlake to Brad and Amy Allen, In-Lot 305 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Twp., filed 9-19-16, $143,000 Jerry and Kitty A. Harlow to Jerry Harlow, 12.01 acres in Perry Twp., filed 9-20-16 Daniel S. and Margaret A. Lykins to Thomas M. and Brittany Brownfield, 4.99 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 9-16-16, $154,000 Joshua Michael Young and Marie Nova to Matthew J. and Melissa Martin, .61 acres of land in Pike Twp., filed 9-20-16, $208,500 Rodney M. and Barbara A. Adamson to Michael S. and Heather Utter, 2.10 acres of land in Georgetown, filed 9-20-16, $330,000 Teresa Cahall to Joni Dotson, Lot 10, part Lot 11 in Green Acres Sub., Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 9-20-16, $115,000 Michael and Heather Utter to Matthew J. and Rebecca A. McJoyntGriffith, In-Lot 3 and In-Lot 4 in Pride Sub., Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 9-20-16, $179,000 Sigrid A. Johnson to C &
D. Properties, LLC, In-Lot 91R Part in Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 9-1516, $5,000 Rebecca A. McJoyntGriffith to Jill Scott, In-Lot 10 in Stephen Manor Sub., Georgetown, Pleasant Twp., filed 9-21-16, $125,000 Sue Cochran to Adam J. Graef, 1 acre of land in Scott Twp., filed 9-21-16, $90,000 Kimberly L. and William N. Jansen to Joshua William Jansen, 7.73 acres of land (Lot 6) in Scott Twp., filed 9-19-16 North American Savings Bank and Niki M. and Charles A. Morgan to Brian S. and Amber D. Morrison, 1.53 acres, 11.89 acres and .56 acres of land in Scott filed 9-15-16, Twp., $225,000 Kelly Mussinan to Chloe Whaley, In-Lot 30 in German Addition in Ripley, Union Twp., filed 9-19-16 Richard A. and Claudette H. Wead to Richard H. Wead, Part of In-Lot 180 and part of In-Lot 180 in Ripley, Union Twp., filed 916-16 Benjamin D. and Cynthia Washington to Cahall Enterprises, LLC, .63 acres of land in Ripley, Union
versus Brandon Barnes, Hamersville, case #20160584, filed 9-15-16, Action: dissolution of marriage Crystal Mofford, Winchester versus Harry S. Mofford Jr., Peebles, case #20160585, filed 9-15-16, Action: termination of marriage Shawna Carter, Hamersville versus Christopher Edwards, Feesburg, case #20160586, filed 9-15-16, Action: domestic violence Tony Long, Sardinia versus Leigh A. Long, Sardinia, case #20160589, filed 9-16-16, Action: dissolution of marriage Amy Weil, Mt. Orab versus Chad Weil, Loveland, case #20160590, filed 916-16, Action: dissolution of marriage Susan D. Gelter, Russellville versus Joseph
A. Dawson, Berea, KY, case #20160591, filed 916-16, Action: domestic violence Justine Corcoran, Georgetown versus Ronald Nassif III, Norwood, case #20160592, filed 9-162016, Action: dissolution of marriage Kelly A. Kattine, Mt. Orab versus Jeremy Kattine, Mt. Orab, case #20160593, filed 9-19-16, Action: termination of marriage Michael E. Little, South Point, OH versus Rebecca D. Little NKA Reid, Georgetown, case #20160596, filed 9-19-16, Action: domestic--all others Briana Butler, Lake
Thursday, Sept. 29 - Steve Waynoka versus Jacob Briggs, Mt. Orab, case and Lesley Myers, Brian and #20160599, filed 9-21-16, Jada Buckner Saturday, Oct. 1 - Cody and Action: domestic violence Christian Dicken Tuesday, Oct. 4 - Ron and Druann Kendrick Terra L. Murphy, 39, Wednesday, Oct. 5 Hamersville, nurse to Dennis and Jean Taylor marry John Jay Jennings, 41, Hamersville, pipe fitter, filed for marriage on 9-16Thursday, September 29 2016 Fellowship Amanda M. Scott, 33, Community Hamersville to marry Dinner Sunday, Oct. 2 - Ripley Roger Dale Siekbert, II, 45, Hamersville, disabled, filed Life Squad Monday, Oct. 3 - Ripley for marriage on 9-19-2016 Jennifer L. Wise, 47, Women’s Club 6:30 p.m.; Sardinia, disabled to marry Rosh Hashanah Tuesday, Oct. 4 - American Destry D. Cummins, 48, Sardinia, self employed, Legion Post # 367; American filed for marriage 9-20- Legion Auxiliary # 367 2016
Charles E. Bunton, Hamersville, case #20161169, DOD 8-7-2016, filed 9-19-2016 Jay D. Cutrell, Georgetown, case #20161170, DOD 88-2016, filed 9-20-2016
Ripley Library Talk
BY Alison Gibson The Ripley Library
Calendar says, fall is here, and the weather report for the week says we will (finally) cool off and have seasonal weather. Gotta say, I'm looking forward to not running the air conditioner! Of course, the other realization of fall is the projects I wanted to get done this year...time is running out, again. One of the 'big' projects for us is the annex, and I still do not have a firm date for completion. More work has been done-certainly looks better with the ceiling in, and with the insulation above the tiles, it should be very efficient for heating and cooling. Still working on the prep room area, the floor still needs to be repaired and coated, then the plumbing fixtures need in, but it is progressing. Remember,we are doing this without using any of the levy money (all for operating expenses) or compromising the services we provide, so herding contractors and being conservative with the funds all contributes to the time to do this project
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right. We had to postpone putting up the scarecrows on the fence until the middle of this week-I'll blame the warm weather on the tardiness of the bringing in of the scarecrows, but we do have some fun figures. Scary, funny, big, little, and once again, there is a lot of creativity around, and we enjoy being able to showcase it. I hope that our readers have noticed the banners on the fence in between the scarecrows-October will have at least four programs here in Ripley. Everything from the Brown County Drug and Major Task Force and the Ripley police talking about the drug problems in the county and what is being done about it to scary stories told at the Parker House amphitheater, to the return of the Ripley River Jam as well as our semi-annual visit with Shaheen Miro, this time to talk about speaking with the spirit world around you. We have a full slate of interesting, fun and free events. Details are already on our Facebook and website, and I'll be telling you more as we get closer to each event.
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Thursday, Sept. 29 Zachary Coleman, D’Vette Steward, Dean Hopkins Friday, Sept. 30 - Amber Dudley, Julie (McKinney) White, Lori McFarland, Meghan Verplank, Ramona Barnhill Saturday, Oct. 1 - Landon Prather, Isiah Sadler, Colton Planck Sunday, Oct. 2 - Morgan Schumacher, Nicole Schumacher, Alexandra Depenbrock, Tommy Caproni, Shawn Carrington (in memory), Mable Day (in memory), Erin McAllister, Brian Dunn, Darvee Plymesser Monday, Oct. 3 - Troy Reeves, Jim Wells, Carrie Gast, Maribeth Kratzer Tuesday, Oct. 4 - Joy Oberschlake, Chandra Berry, Mina Polley (in memory) Wednesday, Oct. 5 - John Harvey, Olympia Stilian, Earl Zachman (in memory)
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From the cistern to the city water 4 Thursday, September 29, 2016
Mom handed me the bucket When you fill a glass up and said I was so lucky and with water or draw up some water for a bath, do you ever here was a chore from the stop and think just how con- good old days I could do. By the second trip uphill to the venient water is today? house I decided I really didToday water comes to us n’t want to re-enact those much easier than in the past good old days. and I think we sometimes I would also have never forget just how good it is to been one that hauled water never question if water will from the wells. There was a run from the tap when it is man from Moscow named turned on, but drawing up a Howard Altman who hauled bucket of water had a much water in quantities of over different meaning so many 1000 gallons and in dry or years ago. When I was young, one of very cold weather was a regular visitor to our home. In my first memories was a those days Howard was a hand pump attached at the regular to almost everyone's sink in our kitchen. At this house in the neighborhood. time this was referred to as Another benefit of using running water. I know My Howard was that he Aunt Ocie and would haul you Louise Maus had your needed water sink pumps for almost any time longer than we did around the clock. but this was mostly (Look for that perk out of choice but it today!) wasn’t too much Let me move forlonger before ward in time. My faucets took the wife and I had pump's place. moved to the home At that time no bought on the one had city water. Rick Houser we corner of Smyrna As far as I know The Good and Felicitythere was a well, a Old Days Higginsport. The cistern, or a spring. water supply there We had a spring was a 2,000 gallon cistern and cistern for supplies and that also served as our front truthfully the two supplies had to work hard to meet our porch. Since there were just the two of us we felt we had needs and our needs were traded up to an abundant rationed, decided by my supply of water and for the mom. When the faucet and first two years there it water pump systems were looked like we were right. installed in the farm house, the farmer’s wife had her life However in January 1977 the area endured one of the made so much easier. At coldest and snowiest winters, least that's what the huswith huge wind drifts like I bands thought, but I’m not certain that the wives felt the had never experienced. The winds were so cold that the same way. water in our cistern froze As people became more and more accustomed to eas- and no water trucks were able to get to us due to the ier accessibility to supplies snow drifts, so for three or of water, homeowners were four days my wife and I building larger cisterns to would collect all the snow hold a larger supply. The surface of a cistern was used we could put in bowls (and as the floor of an extra room we used them all), melt the or in some cases became the snow and then warm the melted snow and pour it into front porch. Either way the homeowner saw to it that he the tub to get a bath or warm the water to wash up our got as much use out of the investment as he could. It is dishes. Finally we got Bucky Jarman to get a load of water only fair to say that in the to us and I felt like we had period from the 1950's even into the 1970's there was still been given back the necessities of home. The next wina noticeable number of ter brought the blizzard of homeowners who would 1978 and undoubtedly the transport containers to comworst winter storm I’ve seen munity wells and fill the to this day. containers and haul their In the spring of 1980 Jim own water supply. Napier, a farmer who lived In the township where near us, stopped and ask if Fruit Ridge (our home) is, we were interested in getting there were three or more public wells and I remember city water. I don’t think the papers to sign ever left his them more was because my hands because we couldn’t Dad was a trustee and the sign fast enough. It took trustees of that time felt it over two years before the their duty to make certain the public wells were always water lines came by us and when they hooked up, I still in operational condition. I was just a boy then but knew think it was one of those days in your life you never most all the families in the forget. I know I had already township because I was Dad's sidekick when he went lined up Terry Dunaway to connect my house to water on trustee business. I’m not that ran 24 hours a day 365 sure how conversations began and maybe the people days a year. The men from we met at the wells just liked the Water Company and Terry were outside in a deep to talk but it seemed I talk and this caused me a litalways ended up in longer tle concern. than usual conversations. When the water company (You can learn so much left, I went out an asked from a good conversation.) Terry what was that all about It always surprised me, and he said “well, you have the number of people who a big decision to make would rather pump water before I can connect.” Now than invest in a cistern. Out what? of the conversations I “They say you have that learned that most who big cistern that has to be dishauled their water had choconnected,” Terry continued. sen this method and saw no “Water from it can’t run reason to alter how they had through the same pipes as been doing things for years. Once they gave me their side the city water.” Very worried now I asked Terry what of the story and I watched should be my next move. He how they did it, I respected smiled and said, “Hoss, just these folks even more. One winter our water sup- hook it up to your outside faucet and water your garden ply lines froze and the only and wash you cars or whatway we were going to get ever you want for life.” water, just for the essentials, Free! I’ve been on city water was to go to the spring ever since and am so very house that was over 300 grateful that I am. I guess feet away from the house and then descend 20 steps to I’ve really seen almost the entire evolution of houseeven enter the spring house. hold water. Then we had to carry the Rick Houser grew up on a five gallon bucket all the farm near Moscow in way to the house with the Clermont County and loves bucket full and while climbto share stories about his ing uphill. youth and other topics. He I recall telling my Mom may be reached at how I felt I really wanted to houser734@yahoo.com. relive the good old days.
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So…I’m off to traffic court
THEIR VIEW Before I was married, many, many years ago I was driving from Dayton to Hillsboro to visit my parents. I was driving a 1965 Volkswagen Beetle that I bought for $50 from a service station. I was about 20 miles from Hillsboro, going through Wilmington when I got stopped at a safety check. I don’t think they have those anymore, but I’m not sure about that. My VW needed a few repairs, so I was sited for not having a horn, no turn signals, no windshield wipers, only one headlight, no brake lights, a hole in the floor, a muffler wired on with a clothes hanger and a bumper held on with duct tape. Like I said, it needed a few repairs. Naturally, my car was impounded and my dad had to come pick me up. But, to top it off, I had no driver’s license. The officer in charge seemed pretty upset about that. He shook his head at me and said... “Ma’am, you’re going to traffic court!” Because of a medical condition at the time I had a restricted license which had to be renewed every two years after a complete medical report was submitted to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles by a doctor. I had moved from Dayton to Hillsboro and was trying desperately to find a new doctor to get established with, but didn’t have any luck. My own doctor in Dayton had retired.
So, I found myself names, he called my name. forward. unable to get a doctor to I raised my hand so he By now, I was shaking sign any of the necessary knew I was present. all over, dizzy with tears papers. Then he called rolling down my face. I I had conanother name and finally managed to say... ‘I versation after a young woman thought you were taking conversation went forward. roll call and I raised my with the Another name hand.’ Bureau of was called and Suddenly, the judge, the Motor Vehicles they went for- bailiff and everyone else in Columbus in ward, then anoth- left in the room started my efforts to er and another. laughing. The judge said resolve the That’s when it hit “You haven’t been to trafissue. me, he wasn’t fic court before, have The main taking roll call, you?” problem was, I he was calling me Long story short, the Martha Jacob had to be to go forward to judge listened to my story, Columnist receiving treatpresent my case. reviewed all the papers I ment for my One by one handed him and then condition by a doctor for a people went forward when picked up a phone and minimum of six months, so their name was called. made a few calls. he could fill out the paper- Finally, I was the last perIn the end, the judge work. I was just stuck. son left in the room and I actually apologized to me I stressed over it for sev- knew I had to tell the judge on behalf of the state of eral weeks until my day in what an idiot I was. Ohio for what they had put court arrived. I gathered The judge and I made me through. He also said I together copies of my eye contact and I managed would be issued a tempophone bills to Columbus to say, in a very shaky rary driver’s license in the and doctors I had visited. voice... “I’m so sorry sir, next couple days, giving When I got to the court- your honor sir, you called me time to get established room in Wilmington, I sat my name earlier but I did- with a new doctor. down in a large room with n’t go up there.” Best part of this story....I about 30 other people. My The judge looked at me didn’t have to pay court knees were knocking and confusingly and asked me fees, because the judge my teeth kept chattering. I why I chose not to come waived all fees. was nauseous to the point that I thought I might YOUR LEGISLATORS throw up. The bailiff asked everyone to stand as the judge U.S. Representative U.S. Senators entered the room. I tried Dr. Brad Wenstrup (R) Rob Portman (R) not to make eye contact (202) 225-3164, (202) 224-3353 with him. (I don’t know or by email at Sherrod Brown (D) why). wenstrup.house.gov. (202)224-2315 He sat down behind his State Representative desk which was on a raised Doug Green (R) Governor platform and called a (614) 644-6034 John Kasich (R) name, while looking or by email at 77 S. High St. around the room. No one rep66@OhioHouse.gov 30th Floor went forward. He called State Senator Columbus, Ohio 43215 another name, again, no Joseph Uecker (R) (614) 466-3555 one went forward. After he (614) 466-8082 uecker@OhioSenate.gov had called about five
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Obituaries Robert L. (Bob) Dyer, 73
Robert L. (Bob) Dyer, age 73 of Georgetown, Ohio died Friday, September 23, 2016 at Villa Georgetown in Georgetown, Ohio. Mr. Dyer was co-owner of the former Flower Patch in Georgetown, a thirty-two year employee of Cincinnati Milacron, a ten year employee of Walmart in Maysville, Kentucky, a member of the Georget o w n United Methodist Church, the Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Association and was a supporter of many social community activities and youth groups. Bob was born August 26, 1943 in Georgetown, Ohio the son of the late Edwin M. and Hazel R. (Newman) Dyer. Mr. Dyer is survived by his wife of 36 years, Cristie (Liming) Dyer; two sons Richard Dyer and wife Pearl of Mt. Orab, Ohio and Rob Dyer of Newport,Kentucky; one step daughter - Amanda Greenwell of Ft. Thomas, Kentucky; one step son Andrew Everhart of Fisher, Indiana; eight grandchildren - Lauren Hackworth, Jacob, Tom and Cody Dyer, Olivia and Adrian Greenwell and Zoe and Ian Everhart; one great grandson - Wyatt Dyer; one sister - Dianna Faul of Sardinia, Ohio; two brothers - Douglas Dyer and wife Dale of Georgetown, Ohio and Greg Dyer and wife Deanna of Georgetown, Ohio and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 29, 2016 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio. Rev. Zedda Myers will officiate. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M.8:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Georgetown United Methodist Church Pantry, 217 S. Main Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. Condolences may be sent to the family at:www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
Mary L. Phillips, 77
Mary Louise Phillips, age 77, of Hillsboro, Ohio, passed away at home on Sunday, September 25, 2016, with her family by her side. Born and raised in Ashland, Ohio, Mary Lou was a resident of Mt. Orab for 38 years where she was active in the Mt. Orab Church of Christ and True Life Church. After relocating to Hillsboro in 2006, she became actively involved in the Good News Gathering Church. A beautician by education--her true joy was caring for her family. She was a hard worker who enjoyed the company of her friends and family, traveling with her husband, and a good laugh. Mary Lou was born on November 26, 1938 to Merle and Wilma Griner. She attended Manchester College in Indiana where she met the love of her life George (Bud) Phillips. They were married on April 16, 1960. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her father and mother, and an infant son, Jeffery Lee in 1963. She is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, Bud Phillips, her son and daughter-in-law Scott and Amanda Phillips of Ripley, Ohio; her daughter and sonin-law, Cathy and Doug Savage of Greenfield, Ohio; four granddaughters, Erin (Vance) Holbrook of Warsaw, Virginia, Kayla Savage of San Francisco, California, Krista and Logan Savage of Greenfield, Ohio; and three great grandchildren, Alexandra, Levi, and Conner Holbrook. She also leaves behind a brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Peggy Griner of Huntsville, Alabama. Her memory will be cherished by her many family and friends. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 7:00 pm at the Good News Gathering Ministry Center (6250 US 62 South, Hillsboro, Ohio). Please join with family & friends as we celebrate and remember Mary Lou. Those wishing to join in post-service fellowship please bring a dessert to share. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Good News Gathering capital campaign or Hospice of Hope. To sign our online guestbook, please visit us at www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com
Paul D. Hines, 69
Paul Dale Hines, age 69 of Williamsburg, Ohio died Monday, September 19, 2016 at his residence. He was retired from Sams Club in Eastgate, Ohio. Paul was born November 20, 1946 the son of the late George and Alline (Rice) Hines. Mr. Hines is survived by his wife of 17 years- Barbara (Haimerl) Hines; two stepsons - James Sears and wife Cynthia of Corinth, Kentucky and Jason Sears of Dry Ridge, Kentucky; four grandchildren - Hali Marie Rose and husband James of Corinth, Kentucky, Joseph Barnes and wife Missy of Dry Ridge, Kentucky and Keifer Sears and Garrett Rankin both of Crittenden, Kentucky; five brothers and sisters - Philip Hines and wife Pam of Felicity, Ohio, Diana Johnson and husband Wayne of Georgetown, Ohio, Larry Hines of Felicity, Ohio, George Hines of Hamersville, Ohio and Cindy Perkins of Bethel, Ohio; mother-in-law - Mary Haimerl of Blue Ash, Ohio; two sisters-in-law - Susan Schneider of Sharonville, Ohio and Virginia Briggs of Palmer Alaska; special nephew Tony Johnson and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M.Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Mt.Orab, Ohio. Pastor Wayne Johnson, Pastor James Sears and Pastor Greg Grover will officiate.Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. Friday, September 23, 2016 at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Mt. Orab Cemetery in Mt. Orab, Ohio. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
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Maneva H. Teague, 97
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Maneva Henry Teague, 97 of Sardinia entered into heaven Thursday, September 22, 2016. Maneva was born on December 15, 1918 on Angel Ridge, Lincoln County, KY the daughter of John Newton and Rebecca Susan Adeline Hammons Henry. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Craig G. Teague, her parents and sisters, Wanda Henry, Thelma Johnson and five brothers, Bill, Raym o n d , Leonard, Frank and Clarence Henry. Maneva grew up on a farm in central KY, married her favorite sailor, Craig Teague on March 31, 1939. She was a farmer’s wife, mother and an exceptional seamstress with a passion for quilting. Many friends and family have one of her beautiful quilts. She was a loving mother to Juanita Barricklow (Roger) and Ruth Lambert (Bobby), grandmother to Ricky Barricklow (Eilene Kite), Lana Richey (Lowell), Stormy Barricklow (Rhonda), Kent Teague (Tammy), Jimmy Reed (Ann), Tammy Hartman (Dale), Great Grandmother to Reese and Tyler Richey, Tasha Smithson, Cord and Strand Barricklow, Tasha, Richard and Craig Teague, Ben Scarborough, Rebecca Hartman and Tara Earth and Great Great Grandmother to Reagan, Tristen, Drew, Charlotte and Riley. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 2:00 PM at the Sardinia Church of Christ under the direction of the Meeker Funeral Home. Kevin Hamilton will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Sardinia Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:00 -2:00 PM prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley, 215 Hughes Blvd, Mt. Orab, OH 45154 or the Sardinia Church of Christ, 7130 Bachman Rd, Sardinia, OH 45171. Friends and Families may sign Maneva’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com.
Stanley J. Brannock, 69
Stanley Joseph Brannock, age 69 of Cincinnati, Ohio, died Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at his residence. He was a United States Navy Vietnam War Veteran and was retired from the Hamilton County, Ohio Engineer’s Office. Mr. Brannock was born December 13, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late Stanley and Julia (Hamilton) Brannock. He was also preceded in death by one brother Billy Brannock. M r . Brannock is survived by his loving wife - Etta Brannock; one son Stanley Brannock of Cincinnati, Ohio; two daughters - Tammy Brannock of Amelia, Ohio and Samantha Fry of Felicity, Ohio;five grandchildren - Bradley Joseph Fry, Jessica English, Daniel Fry, Sharon Fry and Julia Brannock; one brother Danny Brannock of Hamersville, Ohio; three sisters - Connie Wilson of Hamersville, Ohio, Patsy Alsept of California, Ohio and Mary Soule of Texas; one sister-in-law - Peggy Brannock of Ripley, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at1:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley, Ohio. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. on Sunday. Interment will follow the funeral service in Ebenezer Cemetery near Aberdeen, Ohio with military honors being provided by the Courts-Fussnecker American Legion Post 367 in Ripley, Ohio. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
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Denvil Burchell, 78
Denvil Burchell, age 78 of Winchester, Ohio, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at his residence. He was a welder for General Tool and a member of the Amelia Masonic Lodge #590 F&AM. Denvil was born May 14, 1938 in Van Lear, Kentucky the son of the late Sid and Ethel (Fannin) Burchell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife - Janice Burchell in 2009; one brother - Paul Burchell and two sisters - Janice Thomas a n d Delores Sister. M r . Burchell is survived by two daughters Marcella Aldridge of Winchester, Ohio and Donna Gardiner of Moscow, Ohio; four sons - Jimmy Burchell of Ken-tucky, Dewayne Burchell of Florida, Mark Burchell of Ripley, Ohio and Michael Burchell of Mt. Orab, Ohio; two sisters Shelby Delong of Cincinnati, Ohio and Glema Buckles of Frankfort, Kentucky; one brother - Alger Bart “Red” Burchell of Lorain, Ohio; twenty-two grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. Monday, September 26, 2016 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Mt. Orab, Ohio. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home with masonic services at 12:00 P.M. Interment will be in the Ash Ridge Cemetery in Ash Ridge, Ohio. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
Alex K. Miller, 30
Alex Kane Miller, 30 of Seaman, Ohio passed away at his home due to a grand mal seizure. Alex is survived by his loving mother Charlene and step-dad James Hull of Seaman, Brother Aaron and Shannon Miller of Seaman, and step-sister Karen and Curtis Shoemaker of Leesburg, OH. He is also the son of the late Gary D. Miller, Grandson of the late Dr. Charles and Clara Miller and the late Eldon Sr. and Betty Hickey. Alex also leaves behind four nephews Conner, Caiden, Carson and Cooper and niece Amelia and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Alex was a very talented self-taught keyboard player who had a love for music and cars. He will be sadly missed by many. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 30, 2016 at the Bible Baptist Church in West Union, Ohio at 10:00 A.M. with Tim Carter officiating. Burial will follow in the Cherry Fork Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at the church. In Lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the West Union Bible Baptist Church. Family and friends may sign Mr. Miller’s online guest book at: w w w. m e e k e r f u n e r a l homes.com
Vincent A. Cluxton, 57
Vincent Alan Cluxton, 57 of Batavia, Ohio passed away on Thursday September 22, 2016 at his residence. He was born on July 13, 1959, the son of the late Gene Cluxton and Helen (Tomlin) Cluxton. He was a member of the Dunkinsville United Methodist Church. He was also the Cincinnati Reds #1 fan. Vincent is survived by two brothers; Scott Cluxton and wife Rhonda The Mt. Orab United and Doug Tomlin and wife Lee all of Methodist Church will be West Union, one sister, Tina Cluxton of Batavia, holding a community dinner three nieces; Tara (Andy) Shafer Balzhiser, Carlee at the church 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Allan) Crump and Summer (Bob) Laipply, two on Saturday, Oct. 8. nephews; Kyle Cluxton and Paul (Stacey) Tomlin. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held on Sunday, Sept 25, 2016 at 5:00 PM at the Janet R. Reveal, 80 Meeker Funeral home in Russellville with Rev. Steve Janet Rose Reveal, age 80 of Mt.Orab, Ohio died Monday, Darby officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held from September 19, 2016 at Mercy Hospital Anderson in Anderson 3:00 - 5:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral Township, Ohio. She was the home. President/CEO of Reveal 4N1 and a homeIn lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be maker. made to the Brown County Dept. of Jobs and Family Janet was born January 24, 1936 in Services Christmas Fund, 775 Mt. Orab Pike, Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late Georgetown, OH 45121. Alfred and Carrie (Trapp) Wolfer. Friends and Families may sign Vincent’s online In addition to her parents, she was preguestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com. ceded in death by her husband - Donald J. Reveal and six brothers. Mrs. Reveal is survived by five daughters - Judith Arnold and husband Clyde of Williamsburg, Ohio, Pamela Heist and husband Chris of Bethel, Ohio, Barbara Smith and husband Tim of Bethel, Ohio, Beverly Ratcliff and husband Ed of The Brown County ent members. Bethel, Ohio and Christina Reveal and husband Chris Junior Fair Leadership At 6:00 pm 4-H Gunther of Columbus, Ohio; two sons - Donald “Mick” Reveal and wife Sheila of Germantown, Ohio and Kenneth alumni event is sched- Carteens will be recoguled for October 1st nized and at 7:00 pm Reveal and wife Nancy of Mt. Orab, Ohio; two brothers - Dan during the county fair former and present king Wolfer of Tucson, Arizona and Tom Wolfer and wife Maxie in Rhonemus Hall. and queen industry repof Marathon, Ohio; sixteen grandchildren and eleven great 5:00 pm will be the resentative and ambasgrandchildren. Junior Fairboard recog- sador recognition will Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 P.M. nition of past and pres- take place. Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bethel, Ohio. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M Saturday at the church. Interment will be in the Williamsburg Township Cemetery, Williamsburg,Ohio. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Donor’s Choice. 10463 Hamer Rd. 10463 Hamer Rd. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuGeorgetown, Ohio 45121 Georgetown, Ohio 45121 neralhomes.com 937-378-3895
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The Ol’ Fisherman checks in GEORGE ROOKS
Howdy folks--It seems there is so much going on in our neighborhood. There will be a quarter raffle at the hill Intermediate School gym on September 29 starting at 7 PM till 9 PM. This event is for the Shepherd’s Place – a faith based nonprofit corporation that serves kids in grades six through 12 with free food, different kinds of activities including Bible-based activities. There is art, cooking, woodshop, games, gardening, homework help, food pantry, laundry help, and music. The lady does a wonderful job of teaching God's love and how he wants us to live so mark your calendar. Last Friday at the Catholic Church there was a mobile food pantry. I had heard about this so I went up to see it and help. This pantry is separate from our area pantries so all eligible residents are encouraged to take part. You need a photo ID and proof of residence. If you have sturdy
bags or laundry baskets you should bring them to carry home the groceries. I, of course, had my bib overalls on so the feller asked me if I would like to hand out the watermelons and onions. They said they served 107 families. This will be on the third Friday of each month. This mobile pantry goes to several counties. The food donations come from big stores like Kroger, Walmart and other stores. This is wonderful – the need is so great. On the second Friday of the month, the Grange has a bake sale at the 360 Auction on Mount Holly Road. Ruth Ann always made buckeye balls so my granddaughter now makes them for me to take. The folks look forward to them each night. Now back to the mobile food pantry– there were 32 different items there. There were 15 tables and 30 people helping. The first one they had there were 76 families served. Helping in this way is a Christian way to help and the good Lord will bless all. Mike at the Boars Head Bait Shop in Afton said the crappie tournament fish off was good. There were 10 boats in the tournament. First place was won with 10 lbs. 7 oz., second-
place was 9 lbs. 9 oz. and third place was 9 lbs. The big crappie both days was over 1 pound. Mike was fishing in the bass tournament and got in a school of catfish and caught a 24 pound shovel head catfish. The fellow that was fishing with him took a picture of it and weighed the fish. The bass fish off had 32 boats and it was for two days. The total bass for the two days weight was 14 pounds the second day it was hard to catch a keeper. The bass tournament has been going for 30 years. Mr. Bagley has been in the head of it all this time. Wildlife has given Mike a bunch of cards for anyone that catches a muskie to sign and send into the Wildlife Office so they can keep stocking muskie. These cards will not need a postage stamp. Deer season starts September 24. This is for bow and arrow. The per season limit for deer this year is three. There will be a gun hunt for the young folks on November 19 and 20. Gun season for deer is November 28 to December 4. On December 17–18 is for weekend gun for deer and on January 7–10 is for muzzleloader gun. So get your hunting equipment already for the hunt.
On Sunday, September 18 at 2 PM at the Old Bethel Methodist Church here in the East Fork area we had the homecoming. There were over 80 people there. The music was by the Kinner Express. All their songs were the old hymns. The church was honored by Mr. John Hale who sang a couple songs. The folks always want to hear him sing. This year we had the honor of having Alan Ausman singing and the folk sure enjoyed his song. The folks would love to hear all the musicians and folks that sang at the Decoration event in the spring. There was a table loaded with cookies, watermelon, all kinds of snacks and plenty of talking. This is a time for folks to maybe see someone they haven't seen for a while and keeping up on family affairs including those who have passed away or getting updates on those who have gotten married. There was a wedding on the beach last weekend. That is where my grandson got married. That is a good place to hold a wedding. Start your week by going to the house of worship of your choice and praising the good Lord. God bless all . . . More later . . .
large trough for a quick splash, a chicken horde would descend upon her nest, and even though she had covered her eggs with layer of straw, the chickens would quickly scratch their way down to the eggs, and then scatter them across the ground outside her house. Duck eggs are thicker than chicken eggs, and even though the chickens wou ld peck as mighty as they could, they could never break through the thick shell. If I was nearby and witnessed the onslaught, I would gently gather the eggs and place them back in the nest and fend the chickens off until the mother duck returned. So I tried to assist, and the mother duck dutifully sat, but as summer wore on, and no ducklings hatched, I began to notice a distinctly foul odor emanating from the duck house. Several of the eggs had become quite rotten. Holding my breath, I cleaned out the nest, curious if she would start again. She did, but it was now late summer. The nights began to grow cold, even though the days were still amazingly warm. And then one morning, just a few days ago, I thought that I heard a faint peeping
coming from under the mother duck. When I bent down for a closer look she hiss ed her protectively and I backed away. It was not until the next day, when Greg opened up the duck house, and she ran out the door with the other ducks, that we knew with certainty. A miniature speck of a duckling ran after her. We watched as the mother duck darted about the upper field, the diminutive duckling trying its best to keep up with her as it pushed its way through the long grass. In time, she r eturned to her nest, and the exhausted duckling quickly dove under her feathers. Several days passed, and no more eggs hatched. I again began to notice the foul odor, and the mother duck began to spend more and more time away from the nest, her little duckling waddling close behind. I again cleaned out the eggs, once more holding my breath. We kept a close watch on the mother duck and her offspring and soon real ized that she did not seem to be quite as attentive a mother as our hens. She would run at top
duck speed and leave the little duck behind, plaintively calling for her. She would hop into the tub for a bath and within a few days the duckling hopped in with her. When she was done bathing she would dash off, but the ducking was not yet able to get back out. She did not seem to care, so Greg would periodica lly check, and would carefully lift the duckling out of the water out and set it down beside her. And then Greg decided to mow the yard, so the ducking did not have to struggle though the long grass to keep up with its mother. We have now noticed that the ducking seems to follow any of the ducks, not just its mother, but because they always stay together, in their "duck row", it does not seem to matter. The days a re still amazingly warm, though the nights are getting colder, but I believe that this little speck of a duck is a true trooper. It has survived this first week of duckling life, and I somehow believe that it will survive the coming seasons, and I will be able to watch it waddle across the lush green grass of spring.
Nancy Ellis, Nancy Dick, Linda Hampton, Linda Kratzer, Linda Defosse, Judith Gray, Debbie Pfeffer, Marianne Speed, Marlene Frodge, Sharon Hausman, and Betty Schroth. We sang: " My Favorite Things" with the tune revised for older people's aliments. This version was written to commemorate Julie Andrews 69th birthday when Andrews made a special appearance at Manhattan's Radio City
Music Hall. She performed "My Favorite Things" with the new lyrics. Our next meeting is the third Tuesday in October, which is Oct. 18, at the Ohio Valley Manor in Ripley. This is to accommodate Nancy Ellis, so she can attend. She will be recovering from knee replacement surgery. This is so we can all be together. Any questions call Betty McKenzie at (937) 515-4713 .
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Life is good at the farm, but she seems to have had a difficult summer. Every day she would waddle about the upper field with the other ducks, and take splashing baths in the shallow troughs, and then she would dutifully return to the duck house and lay a beautiful white, perfectly smooth, egg, in the large straw nest she had built in the corner by the door. Once she had eight or so eggs neatly arranged in a single layer across the center of the nest, she would hunker down, and sit, and not venture out with the other ducks. But a duck has to eat, and drink, and look for tasty worms after the rain, and even though we put water and grains just outside her door, she would still venture out into the upper field several times a day. This is when she would encounter her difficulties. For as soon as she would leave her nest, it was as though a chicken alert sounded. As the duck dashed over to the
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The Wild Red Hats of Ripley got together in Georgetown on Sept. 20.
The Wild Red Hats of Ripley met in Georgetown on Sept. 20 at 1 o'clock. There were eleven ladies in attendance. We ate at the "Home Street Haven", 422 Home Street. It offers may services and fun things to do. They offer lunches for private parties, crafts classes and can accommodate up
to 11 guests for overnight and up to 30 guests for daytime rental. For more information contact Cathy Zurbuch at 937-515-0303. The August and Sept. birthdays were: Sharon Hausman, Marianne Speed, Pat Sweeney, Betty McKenzie, and Sandi Trammell. Those in attendance were Queen Bee,
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Ripley Lions Club tenderloin dinner
The Ripley Lions Club is holding a Tenderloin Dinner on Friday, October 7, 2016. The Dinner will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Ripley Life Squad building on U.S. 52 in Ripley. The dinner will include tenderloin, salad, two vegetable side dishes and a dessert. The cost of the dinner is $10 for adults and
$5 for children under 12. Carryout and local deliveries will also be available. The Ripley Lions Club will use the proceeds from the dinner to provide eyewear and other donations to meet the needs of people in the local communities. The Ripley Lions extends a welcome to al l who can attend and want a delicious meal.
A resurfacing and bridge repair project will soon be under way on U.S. Route 52 in Brown County as contractors for the Ohio Department of Transportation – District 9 begin construction later this week. Crews from the Brown County Asphalt will be paving U.S. 52 from Hanover Street in Ripley to the western corporation limit of Aberdeen. Construction also includes repairs on U.S. 68 to the approaches of the U.S. 5 2 overpass to the William Harsha Bridge. The contractors are scheduled to begin Friday, September 30, and while crews are at work, traffic will be reduced to one lane and maintained by flaggers. The Brown County Asphalt Company was awarded a contract in the amount of approximately $506,458 to complete the
project, and all work is anticipated to be completed in late October. In a separate project, Brown County As phalt crews have begun resurfacing U.S. 68, from approximately two miles north of Georgetown to the northern corporation limit of Mt. Orab. Construction also includes rehabilitating bridges and installing ADA ramps in Mt. Orab. Throughout construction of this $1.06 million project, traffic will be maintained in one lane with the use of flaggers, and all work is scheduled to be completed by mid-November. F or additional information on lane and road closures caused by construction, accidents, flooding or other related traffic events throughout the state, visit ODOT on the web at www.Ohgo.com.
Voter Registration deadline is Tuesday, October 11, 2016 for the November 8, 2016 General Election. If an individual has never registered or if has moved and/or changed their name and have not notified the Board of Elections, and would like to vote in the November 8, 2016 GENERAL ELECTION, they must register or update their information with the Board of Elections by October 11, 2016. YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO VOTE IF: • You are a citizen of the United States • You are at least 18 years old on or before the day of the General Election • You are 17 years old and will be 18 on or before the day of the General Election • You will be a resident of Ohio for at least 30 days before the election • You register to vote at least 30 days before the election PLACES TO REGISTER: Board of Elections Office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Suite 111, Georgetown, Ohio 45121 The Municipal Building,
211 S. High St. in Mt. Orab – Regular hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Municipal Building, 99 Main Cross St., Aberdeen, Ohio – Regular hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Brown County Public Library, 200 West Grant Avenue, Georgetown, Ohio 45121, 937-378-3197 Union Township Public Library, 27 Main St., Ripley, Ohio 45167 937-392-4871 Any branch of the Libraries; any office of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles; any County Treasurer’s Office; any school or designated agency which provides public assistance or disability programs, during regular working hours. EXTENDED VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE HOURS FOR THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 – 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. In-person Absentee Voting begins Wednesday, October 12, 2016, the day after the close of voter registration. Please call the Board of Elections at 937-378-3008 for any questions you may have.
The Brown County Writers Group and the Mt. Orab Branch of The Brown County Public Library are happy to announce a call for submissions for the 2016 Scary Story Contest. All ages are welcome and the contest is free to all residents of Southwest Ohio. Send your scary short story to the Mt. Orab Branch of The Brown County Public Library, 613 S. High St. Mt. Orab, OH 45154, or you may submit your story by email to bcplmto@gmail.com. If
entering online, please send your story as a Word Document or PDF attachment along with all contact information. Submit your scary story in 12 point Times New Roman, double spaced, up to four pages. No artwork and no colored ink, please. Only one story per entry. Do not send originals; no copies will be returned. You must include your name, age, address and phone number or email address. Deadline for submissions is 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 6.
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ANNUAL MEETING
The Liberty Chapel Perpetual Care Cemetery will meet for its annual meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at the Liberty Chapel, located on State Route 353 in Decatur, Ohio.
If anyone is interested in this annual meeting or would like to learn more about the Liberty Chapel Perpetual Care Cemetery Association, you are welcome to attend.
Sports
Jays rally from 3-1 deficit to top Rockets, 4-3 Ripley Bee
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Ripley boys soccer team climbs to 6-1-3 BY WADE LINVILLE THE RIPLEY BEE
After trailing 3-1 in the first half of play, the Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington Blue Jays battled back to nab a 4-3 victory over the visiting Fayetteville-Perry Rockets on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at Blue Jay Stadium. The Southern Hills Athletic Conference contest between the Jays and the Rockets actually began earlier in the season with the Rockets jumping to a 3-1 lead in the first half of play just before the game was postponed due to lightning. The first goal of the game came from Fayetteville's Zak Smyth to give the Rockets an early 1-0 lead, but shortly after it was Ripley's Montrez McGill firing for a goal to tie the game at one apiece. Two Ripley penalties would lead to two goals by Fayetteville's Evan Kirchner to lift the Rockets to a 3-1 lead just before the lightning delay.
When returning to Blue Jay Stadium on Tuesday, the Jays managed to hold the Rockets scoreless for the remainder of the first half and the entire second half while Ripley's Dalton Moran scored one goal and Tristan Finn came through with two goals to put the Jays on top 4-3. “Starting in the hole they showed a lot of heart and desire to get it back,” Poe said following the Jays' win over Fayetteville. “We kind of fell off a little bit in the second half, but we pulled off the win and that's what counts. We were the team that was more ready to play at the beginning of the game this time. The Last time we were goofing off in warm-ups and weren't ready to go, and the scoreboard showed it. This time I thought we were more prepared, knowing we had to dig ourselves out of a hole.” Ripley's defense in recent weeks has been quite impressive, led by sophomore goalkeeper
Jaki Royal, senior sweeper Laymon Marshall, sophomore defender/midfielder Joseph Blum, sophomore midfielder Corey Germann, junior defender/midfielder Noah Rowley, and senior defender Scottie Ott. When the season began, Poe's goal for this year's Jays was to finish better than .500 in the wins/losses column but this year's Jays are exceeding preseason expectations with n o league losses so far on the season, and at the midway point in the season it's clear that a Southern Hills Athletic Conference title isn't out of reach for the determined Ripley squad. “At the beginning of the year I was trying to boost confidence, telling them that they can win every game and win the league. At this point with the way they're playing I see that winning the league is a definite realiWade Linville/Ripley Bee ty,” said Poe. “I'm very pleased with the way Ripley defender Joseph Blum battles for possession against Fayetteville’s Zak they've been playing.” Smyth during the Sept. 20 game at Ripley.
RULH golf team finishes 3rd in SHAC BY WADE LINVILLE THE RIPLEY BEE
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Jester rushes for 383 yards, 7 TD's in Rockets' victory over Hillcrest
Fayetteville’s Chase Jester carries for one of his seven touchdowns in the Rockets’ Sept. 23 win over Hillcrest.
Fayetteville football squad kicks off OVAL play with win BY WADE LINVILLE THE RIPLEY BEE
The Fayetteville-Perry Rockets racked up 513 yards of total offense to
take down Hillcrest 61-42 in week five on the gridiron Sept. 23. The Rockets were at home to host Hillcrest in their first Ohio Valley Athletic League
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Fayetteville’s junior quarterback Luke Wiederhold carries for a big gain in the Rockets’ Sept. 23 win over Hillcrest.
contest of the season, and Fayetteville football fans got to witness Rocket senior running back Chase Jester snap the record for rushing yards in a single game, as he took 41 carries for a total of 383 yards. Jester ran for seven touchdowns in the Rocket win, with much credit going out to the Fayetteville offensive line for its impressive blocking throughout the night. “The line did a tremendous job,” said Fayetteville head coach Kevin Finch following the win over Hillcrest. “It was a great team effort on offense. We had a lot of people out there doing their jobs. Everyone who wasn't carrying the ball was blocking. I was very pleased with the teamwork.” After holding the Hillcrest offense scoreless in the first offensive drive of the game, the Rockets took over on their own 35 yard line to start their first drive. Jester took his first carry for a first down, moving the Rockets to their own 45 yard line with a 10 yard gain. A couple more carries by Jester pushed the Rockets into Hillcrest territory at the 42 yard line. Following a false start penalty on the Rockets, it
was Jester carrying for an 11 yard gain to bring up second down and four to go for the Rockets at the Hillcrest 35 yard line. From there, another Jester carry would move the Rockets seven yards closer to pay dirt, giving the Rockets a first down at the Hillcrest 29 yard line. Fayetteville's junior quarterback Luke Wiederhold then ran for a nice gain on the QB keeper, but a holding penalty on the Rockets would put them at first down and 15 yards to go at the Hillcrest 31 yard line. Fayetteville's senior wide receiver Tyler Kingus ran for a seven yard gain on a sweep to bring up third down and eight to go for the Rockets, and a completed pass from Widerhold to Kingus was good for a 16 yard gain to put the Rockets at first and goal on the nine yard line near the midway point in the first quarter. With 6:06 to go in the first quarter, it was Jester taking a carry for a nine yard touchdown. With the successful kick for the extra point by junior Clay Davis, the Rockets held a 7-0 lead.
A successful regular season of high school golf has come to a close for RipleyUnion-Lewis-Huntington head golf coach Michael Scanlan and his Blue Jays. After the fourth and final round of this year’s Southern Hills Athletic Conference Tournament, the Blue Jays finished third in conference standings behind the SHAC champion team from West Union High School and the runner-up team from North Adams High School. Ripley’s Dylan Phillips (6th place) Scottie Ott (12th place) and Brian Dunn (11th place) were selected to the All-SHAC Team of golfers for placing in the top 15. “I was extremely pleased with earning third place,” said Scanlan. “We had to hold off some pressure from Manchester (fourth place) in the final two rounds, but overall, I am proud of them for their four consistent team totals (171, 179, 178 and 171). It was impressive that they played their best rounds in the opening and closing rounds to start the tournament and finish the tournament. I told them on the last day to finish what they have started, and they performed at high levels to secure third place. They definitely did not want to slip behind Manchester because it happened last year when we
fell to fifth place.” The players with the lowest 15 scores during the four days earned AllSHAC honors. Senior Dylan Phillips earned all-league honors for the fourth year in a row. He played his most impressive round on the last day of the tournament by shooting a 37 and earning 6th place overall. Senior Scottie Ott earned all-league for his second time. He had a rough third round, but he bounced back with a 43 in the final round to secure 12th place overall. Junior Brian Dunn earned all-league for his second time. He played most consistently over the four days (45, 43, 42, 45) and earned 11th place overall. “The team's success at the Southern Hills Athletic Conference establishes some positive momentum heading into the Division III Sectional Golf Tournament in Cincinnati on Tuesday, September 27 at Walden Ponds Golf Course. We must place as one of the top four teams out of 13 teams in order to advance to the District Tournament. If they play like they did during the league tournament, then we may surprise some of the teams in our sectional. Advancing to the District Tournament is possible and within our sights, so we plan to do everything we can to make it happen.”
Ripley junior Brian Dunn competes in this year’s
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Dallas Pickelheimer claims first feature win at MRP
As Kramer would lead the field to the green for a restart on lap nine, he would pull out of the race handing the lead back over to Rhoades. Jeff Koz would pressure Rhoades for the next few laps, but an incident with a lap car on lap 17 would end his night. As the checkered waved it was the Bicycle Playing Card, Cropper Engines, Coyote Racecar of Rhoades pulling into victory lane for the first time in 2016. Adam Stricker would come home in second spot with Anderson, Lennex, and Kyle Herbert completing the top five. The DRC.net Crazy Compacts would once again see a familiar face out front in their feature event as Jerry Gibson III would charge from 4th starting spot to the lead on lap one and would never really be pressured in the 15 lap event. Anthony Traylor would come home in second spot with Brandon Stephens, Kyle Willoughby, and Josh Hammond completing the top five spots. Willoughby and Hammond were heat race winners. The Ohio Valley Roofers Legend Car Series would make their only visit on the 2016 race season to MRP and it was Josh Francis out front in the feature from the beginning. Despite constant pressure from Shaun Scott throughout the race the driver from West Union, Ohio would go on to take yet another win in the Legends series Scott would come home in second position with Cole DeMint, John Gutman, and Steve Duderstadt completing the top five positions. Gutman and Duderstadt were victorious in the heat races.
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ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1104 Second St. REV. PHILLIP ALVES Sunday School, 10 A.M. Worship Service and Children’s Church, 11 A.M. Bible Study, Prayer and Praise Wednesday at 7 P.M. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH REV. CHARLES H. WILLIAMS Sunday School, 10 A.M. Worship Service, 11 A.M. BEEBE CHAPEL C.M.E. CHURCH JAMES SETTLES, PASTOR Sunday School, 10 A.M. Sunday Worship, 11 A.M., 7 P.M. Wednesday Bible Study, 7 P.M. Each Fifth Sunday, 2 P.M. at Ohio Valley Manor ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH DOHRMAN BYERS, PASTOR Sunday Mass, 10 A.M. CHURCH OF CHRIST JOHN NEU, PASTOR Bible School, 9:30 A.M. Worship Hour, 10:20 A.M. Gospel Hour, 7 P.M. Wednesday Service, 7 P.M. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE CLARK CASTLE, PASTOR Sunday School, 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship, 10:40 A.M. Evening Worship, 6 P.M. Children’s Church, 10:30 A.M. Wednesday Service, 7 P.M. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WAYNE REVEAL Worship Service, 10:30 A.M. RED OAK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Worship Service, 10 A.M. CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH REV. DAVID HARPER Sunday School, 9:45 A.M. Worship Service, 11 A.M.
ABERDEEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH REV. CAROL HARPER Sunday School, 10:30 A.M. Worship Service, 9:30 A.M. FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH DOUG BROWN, PASTOR Sunday School, 10 A.M. Worship Service, 11 A.M. Discipleship Training, 6:30 P.M. Sunday Evening, 7:30 P.M. Wednesday Prayer Service, 7 P.M. SHINKLES RIDGE CHRISTIAN CHURCH JOHN BENDER, PASTOR Sunday School, 9:30 A.M. Worship Service, 10:30 A.M. BROWN COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST REV. DAVID HARPER 434 US Rt. 68, Ripley - 378-2269 Radio Program. 8:05 A.M. Sunday School, 9:30 A.M. Sunday Worship, 10:30 A.M. Sunday Evening, 6 P.M. Wednesday Bible Study, 7 P.M. ABERDEEN BAPTIST CHURCH PHILLIP HUFFMAN, PASTOR Sunday School, 9:45 A.M. Morning Worship, 10:45 A.M. Sunday Evening, 7 P.M. Wednesday Evening, 7 P.M. LIBERTY CHAPEL CHURCH OF CHRIST St. Rt. 353 (Near Decatur) PAUL HAKES, PASTOR Sunday School, 10 A.M. Worship Hour, 10:50 A.M. EBENEZER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9776 Ebenezer Rd., Aberdeen KEN HARMON, PASTOR Worship Service, 9:30 A.M. Sunday School, 10:45 A.M.
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Lady Broncos cruise to 5-1 victory over Goshen
Western Brown’s Lauren Shasteen shoots for a goal in the Lady Broncos’ Sept. 22 win over Goshen.
BY WADE LINVILLE THE RIPLEY BEE
The Western Brown Lady Broncos upped their overall record to 8-3 and their Southern Buckeye Athletic/Academic Conference American Division record to 5-1 with a 5-1 victory over the visiting Goshen Lady Warriors on Sept. 22. It was a league contest that saw the Lady Broncos dominate on both ends of the field, controlling the ball well in an exceptional team performance. “They played well,” said Western Brown girls soccer coach Dan Silvis. “We've been working on a lot of possessing the ball and keeping things simple. These girls have really been working hard on passing and possessing the ball.” With nearly 20 varsity players, Silvis was able to use numbers to his advantage with a great deal of substituting to keep fresh legs on the field, which played a role in the Sept. 22 league win. “We wear a lot of teams out. If you watch our games you can see in
the second half a lot of our opponents are putting their hands on their knees and showing signs of getting wore out. We don't lose a lot when we sub-in and sub-out as far as skill-wise, so we use that to our advantage,” said Silvis. After nearly 27 minutes of scoreless soccer, it was Western Brown's Gracie Queen firing for the first goal of the night to give the Lady Broncos a 1-0 lead in the first half. With just under 10 minutes remaining in the first half, sophomore Lauren Shasteen shot for the Lady Broncos' second goal of the day, leaving Goshen trailing 2-0. Following some nice saves by Western Brown's junior goalkeeper Grace Richman, it was sophomore Alli Blank scoring a goal to give the Lady Broncos a 3-0 lead with 2:05 to go in the first half. Coming off halftime break, Goshen's Whitney Turner fired for a goal to cut the Western Brown lead to 3-1, but that's the only goal the Lady Warriors would score in the contest.
Excellent play by Western Brown junior Autumn Boothby continued through the second half, causing the Lady Warriors problems on both ends of the field. With just under 30 minutes to go in the second half, it was Queen firing for her second goal of the day to expand the Lady Broncos' lead to 4-1. Richman saw little action in the goal through the second half of play, as the Lady Broncos controlled the ball with wellplaced passes and unselfish play. It was senior Mackenzie Young scoring the Lady Broncos' final goal of the day, driving a shot into the top left corner of the net to widen the margin to 5-1 with the clock closing in on the eight-minute mark in the second half. The Lady Broncos were on the road Sept. 24 to face Summit Country Day, suffering a 6-0 loss. The Lady Broncos were scheduled to face Norwood in a league game on the road Sept. 27, and they are back at home Sept. 29 for a home game against Batavia.
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With an impending storm approaching just as hot laps were about to begin the teams and officials at Moler Raceway Park were able to breathe a sigh of relief as the track would be spared the brunt of the storm and able to get the racing program in on Friday, Sept. 16, which saw some awesome racing in all divisions including a first time win for Dallas Pickleheimer in the Sport Mods, James Rice passing his brother Josh Rice on the last lap of the Late Model Feature and Weasel Rhodes with a long overdue win in the mods. The Diamond Cut Lawn Care Sportmods would see $400 on the line for the feature winner, and it was Dallas Pickelheimer claiming his first ever feature win in his L&M Performance sponsored machine. After just getting the car together mid-season the driver from Amelia OH was overcome with joy in claiming his first win. BJ Branham would take home second spot in the feature event over Andy Trout with Chris Shelton Jr. and Dustin Pennington completing the top five positions. Pickelheimer and Trout won the heat races. The Tarvin Auto Service Freedom 4's would also see $400 on the line for the winner and it was all Chris Vance as he would lead all 15 laps in his Northwest Transmission, Wilson Bodyshop sponsored machine. Mike Clark would come home in second position with Josh Davis, Sean Jones, and Mark Horn completing the top five spots. Clark and Vance won the heat races. In the Late Model
Division, it was Kody Evans of Camden and Verona, Kentucky's James Rice claiming heat race wins and setting the lineup for the feature event. At the green flag it was Evans out front but it was Josh Rice from his 4th starting spot on the move. By lap12 it was Josh Rice taking over the top spot in his Kuzman Racing, Sunesis Construction machine with Evans in second with Josh’s brother James Rice in third. Following a lap 16 restart, it was James Rice getting past Evans for second position and it looked as if it was going to be Josh Rice taking the win and James Rice coming home in second but as the laps wound down it was James slowly closing the gap and when Josh slipped up just a little in turn #2 on the final lap brother James would pounce and take the top spot away as they raced off of turn four for the checkered flag. At the line it was James Rice taking the win by less than a car length over his brother. Bill Sheets would come home in third spot with John Whitney and Evans completing the top five spots. The Matt's Graphics UMP Modifieds would see 29 cars on hand hoping to take home the top prize. Drivers would have to race their way into the feature event. It was Maysville, Kentucky's Jimmy Lennex, Winchester, Ohio's Weasel Rhoades, and Lima's Tony Anderson taking the heat race victories; while Lawrenceburg, Indiana's Cory Skipton would claim the B-main victory. In the feature event, it was Weasel Rhoades jumping out front but by lap seven it was Joey Kramer out front from his fifth starting spot.
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It didn't take long for the Hillcrest offense to cruise down the field on its next possession to cap off their drive with a 23 yard touchdown reception by Nigel Mayo, followed by an unsuccessful two-point conversion attempt, to cut the Rocket lead to 7-6. The Rockets managed one more touchdown before the end of the first quarter, but it was Hillcrest heating up to take a 20-15 lead to end the first period of play. Hillcrest went on to outscore the Rockets 22-16 in the second quarter, and at halftime it was Fayetteville trailing 42-31. After struggling to stop the Hillcrest offense in the first half of play, the Rocket defense returned to the field to hold Hillcrest scoreless for the entire second half, while the Rocket offense scored 24 in the third quarter and six in the fourth quarter to rally for a 19-point victory. “You have to give credit where credit is due. Hillcrest was making plays.
Mayo is a very good receiver and they have a good quarterback,” said Finch. “Our defense really had to step up in the second half.” The Rockets upped their overall record to 3-2 with the week five and held a 10 record in OVAL play. The loss marked only the second of the season for Hillcrest, as they dropped to an overall record of 3-2 and a league record of 0-1. The Rockets are preparing to face Miami Valley Christian for the week six OVAL contest at Fayetteville on Sept. 30 in what is expected to be their most challenging league contest of the season. As for Jester and the Rockets' offensive line, you can expect their exceptional play to continue as the season rolls along. Jester led Southwest Ohio rushing leaders after his week five performance against Hillcrest with a total of 940 rushing yards. “Chase (Jester) is a hard worker. He's the type of player you can't keep out of the weight room,” said Finch. “He puts himself in a position to be very successful.”
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PINE RIDGE PINE VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL HOMES INC NOW HIRING FOR 2ND OR 3RD SHIFT & WEEKEND SHIFTS DIRECT CARE AIDES IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES PLEASE COME SEE US! • LOVING HANDS • BIG HEART • LOTS OF PATIENCE • DEPENDABLE • TRUE DESIRE TO HELP PEOPLE • HONEST • HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED • CLEAN CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK • VALID DRIVER LIC • NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY YOU WILL BE ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THEIR HOME ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS.
WE OFFER: PAID TRAINING 11.25 HR TO START
LIFE, HEALTH, DENTAL AND VISION BENEFITS AFLAC PLEASE COME TO 146 NORTH 3RD STREET WILLIAMSBURG OHIO 45176
HELP WANTED
STATE TESTED NURSE AIDE - Accepting applications at Sunrise Manor & Convalescent Center 3434 St. Rt. 132, Amelia, Oh. 45102 (513) 797-5144 DRIVERS: $1275 per week + Monthly Bonuses up to $500+. Guaranteed Hometime. BCBS Benefits. No Touch. CDL-A 1yr exp. 855-842-8498.
NOW HIRING a loving caregiver at a group home. Job includes cooking, housekeeping, laundry & patient care. Need to be able to work part time 2nd & 3rd shifts & have a clean background check. 312 W. State St. Georgetown, OH 45121 937-378-1111.
DRIVERS: GREAT Hometime. $1,250 + per week + Monthly Bonuses. Excellent Benefits. Newer Trucks. No Touch. CDL – A 1 yr. exp. 855-842-8498.
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
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - accepting applications at Sunrise Manor & Convalescent Center 3434 St. Rt. 132, Amelia, Ohio 45102 (513) 797-5144 HIRING!!! ROOFERS Commerical & residential. Hiring sheet metal mechanic for shop & field work. Also hiring steel building erectors. Apply in person at: 789 US Hwy 50 Milford, OH 45150. 513-965-9200. HELP WANTED Waitress/Cook. Wayside Inn, Russellville, Ohio. 937-377-2223.
D R I V E R S WANTED. Class ACDL. Local and over the road. 606-776-8627.
AUTO BODY REPAIR TECH AND AUTO BODY PAINTER WANTED Collision Auto Body Repair Tech ASE CERTIFIED OR WILLING TO ACQUIRE and we are also looking for a Skilled Auto Body Painter ASE CERTIFIED OR WILLING TO ACQUIRE • MUST SHOW UP FOR WORK! • Must have experience • Ability to use frame and measuring equipment • ASE certification in body repairs and ICAR certification preferred You would be paid as a contract laborer per the flat rate hours. Wages depends on skill and determined after 2 week trial period. • Must provide own tools and will be responsible for your own taxes as you would be considered a sub contractor. Please email your resume and references to hlovest@yahoo. com We will call you if we are interested and set up a meeting. Please no phone calls we will reply to your resume/reference OR you can inquire in person - bring your resume if you come in person. TOM BELCHER’S BODY SHOP 124 MAE STREET SARDINIA 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. NURSES & STNAs needed for long term care facility. Must be dependable. Please apply at Locust Ridge Nursing Home 12745 Elm Corner Rd, Williamsburg, Ohio or call 937-444-2920 or 513-579-9949.
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.
SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Mann Chrysler of Maysville is actively seeking a Service Technician, capable of servicing most major brands of automobiles. Ideal candidate would have ASE Master Certification and three or more years of shop experience. Candidate must be dependable, hardworking, have their own tools, and have a willingness to learn. Pay will be based on qualifications and experience. ALL CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY NO MATTER OF EXPERIENCE LEVEL. Feel free to stop in and fill out an application. No phone calls please.
Mann Chrysler of Maysville 1502 Industrial Park Dr. Maysville, KY 41056
AUTO BODY or AUTO MECHANIC Must have own tools, references and experience. VANDEMARK COMPANY
513-797-7278
TRACTOR TRAILER APPRENTICE MECHANIC General mechanical ability required: oil changes, tire, brakes, & electrical. Basic tools required. Monday thru Friday, Hours 3 pm to 11 pm. Possible overtime. Health Insurance, Company match 401(k), Vacation & Holiday Pay. Call (513) 724-7140 HARD WOOD Flooring Contractor in Batavia is now hiring. Experience helpful, but not necessary. Valid Driver’s License a must. Call Mon.-Fri. 8-4 ONLY. 513-732-2183.
DRIVERS: EXCELLENT Wages + Monthly Bonuses up to $500+. Guaranteed Hometime. BCBS Benefits. No Touch. CDL-A 1yr exp. 855-842-8498.
HIRING ALL positions including Line Cooks, Pizza Cooks, Dishashers & Management. Must pass drug screen & some experience is required. Send letters of interest to: The Feed Mill Restaurant, PO Box 59, Felicity, OH 45120 or fill out an application at 721 N. Market St., Felicity, OH 45120.
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
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Previous basement excavation experience a must. Able to operate loader, dozer & bobcat. Clean driving record. Brewer Excavating 513-236-6341.
POLE BARN BUILDERS or Subcontractors needed to build pole buildings. TECUMSEH BUILDINGS 937-446-2542 or 937-446-2917 APTS UNFURNISHED
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
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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.”
Morrison Place Apartments Now Renting 2 Bedroom Apartments
Rent starting at $500.00 with attached garage, washer & dryer hookups. For 55 & older. Accepting applications. For questions call Samantha Taylor at 937-378-6041 ext. 257 or ext.285. “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”
GEORGETOWN 2 BEDROOM 1 bath duplex apartment. Attached garage and carport. No pets. $500 month. Security deposit, references. Senior discount. 937446-9371
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. WILLIAMSBURG, SPACIOUS 1 & 2BR apartments available, off street parking, heat & water included. Non-smoking preferred. 513-732-5771. HAMERSVILLE AREA 62 and older. Spacious 2 BR/1 BA, c/h/a, w/d hookup. Trash removal included. No Pets. $410/mo. + security. (513) 659-4944
2ND STORY 2BR, Sardinia, $350/mo., $350/dep/ Electric efficient heat, water, sewer, trash included. 937-587-2230.
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.”
Now Accepting Applications at AMANDA ACRES APARTMENTS
11 Cecelia Drive Amelia, Oh 45102
513-753-4334
DESIGNATED FOR 62 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, HANDICAP/ DISABLED REGARDLESS OF AGE.
ONE AND TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS WITH APPLIANCES FURNISHED. On site laundry facility. Call for details or pick up an application at the rental office Possibility of rental assistance. Metro accepted TDD #419-526-0466 “This institution is an equal opportunity employer.”
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.”
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
MT. ORAB - 1 and 2 bedroom. 55 and older community. Call today! 937-444-1708 HOUSES FOR RENT
BEAUTIFUL SPACIOUS 4 bedroom, 2 Bath, 2 car garage home to rent ASAP in Mt. Orab. Located near WB schools. Kitchen appliances included. Over 1800 sq ft. living space. NO pets, tenants responsible for water, electric, and lawn maintenance. 1 yr lease, deposit required. Call 937-213-1548 or go to www.tristaterental management.com for more information and to download an application.
AFTON AREA Located between Williamsburg & Batavia. Recently remodeled, 2br house, public water & sewer, all appliances, nonsmoking, no pets; Rent $675. Call 513-502-6307. MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT
FOR RENT: MOBILE HOMES in Georgetown and Aberdeen mobile home parks. Deposit & Reference required. No Pets, Call 937795-8080.
GARAGE/ PARKING/ STORAGE
GARAGE FOR RENT CHEAP!! 9x18 garage with concrete floor & roll-up door. No car/boat repair, etc. FOR STORAGE ONLY. $65.00 per month Call Bill 513-383-4084 14 North Third St., Ripley, Ohio 45167 LOTS & ACREAGE
.52 ACRE LOT IN SARDINIA. Has sewage and water. $9500.00. Call 937515-0446 and leave message. WANTED TO RENT
WANTED TO RENT - 2 house or doublewide with storage building or garage. Must have a dishwasher hookup Brown or Highland Co. - no more than 5 miles out of Mt. Orab. 513-491-1579
WANTED TO RENT 2 BR APARTMENT must have w/d hookup, no steps. Must be located in Georgetown or Mt. Orab area. Phone (937) 378-4749 no answer leave message.
ABANDONED DOUBLEWIDEplease take over. $3500 Deposit required 859-371-2140 FIREWOOD
FOR SALE SEASONED firewood & outside furnace wood. All year round. Local. I would like to haul 14’ dump loads. Scott Malott 937-213-3193 WANTED TO BUY
CASH PAID TODAY! Antiques, jewelry, furniture, appliances, gold silver, records, tools, all collectibles, household, estates, used cars. 30 year buyer - almost anything! 937-3782850, 937-378-2399, 513-348-5870 or 513256-8623. PETS AND SUPPLIES
PUGGLE PUPPIES Two Puggle Puppies, black with white markings. CUTE! 8 weeks old. Have shots. Played with everyday. Would make a great pet! $300 Call or Text (937) 515-4237 HAY & GRAIN
HAY FOR SALE Mixed grass, hay 4 X 5 round bales, and small square bales (937) 725-5050
MIXED HAY FOR SALE - 5x5 round bales $30.00, also square bales $4.00 937-618-1410
MISC. FOR SALE
2000 MONARCH w/ 2000 Mercury Motor, 25HP, trolling motor and fish finder. Glass PAR 1968 16’ Evinrude 50HP, trolling motor & fish finder. 937-444-2943 TWO AMERICANA Awnings; One 78” wide, One 38” wide, $300. 513-504-4911. Williamsburg.
RIDGE 26” WOOD STOVE - will heat a large house or a large barn along with one cord of wood. $100. 513-875-2263 MISC. FOR SALE
5 ACRE LOT with water tap at West Fork Road in Georgetown. $25,900. Also 1acre “Grandfathered In” lot with water tap at SR 774, one mile south of SR 125, Hamersville, $12,900 513-317-4649 AUTOS FOR SALE
‘05 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Diesel. 354,000 miles. Runs well, new tires, needs brakes. $975. 513-319-6569 YARD/GARAGE SALE
OCTOBER 7 & 8 9 AM - 6 PM 6656 US 62 Ripley, OH. Two miles south of Russellville. Toys, clothes, household items. LAKE LORELEI COMMUNITY WIDE YARD SALE Sat., October 1st & Sun., October 2nd 9am-4pm 1 mile west of US 50 Fayetteville
YARD SALE IN THE WOODS Sat., Oct. 1 9am- 5pm 3281 Harker-Waits Rd. Mt. Orab. Watch for signs off US 68 & US 32. Come & find about anything!
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NEWS
2016 Brown County Fair begins
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Photos by Wayne Gates
Sports Thursday, September 29, 2016
Lady Jays take down the Rockets More sports coverage begins on page 7
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Ripley’s Danielle Bennington is on the attack while Fayetteville’s Lexi Dericks moves in to defend during the Sept. 20 game at Ripley.
Adams racks up four goals in Lady Jays' win 7-0 win over Fayetteville Ripley girls soccer team stands at 4-5-1 BY WADE LINVILLE THE RIPLEY BEE
The Ripley-UnionLewis-Huntington Lady Jays have faced their share of struggles this season while battling through a tough regular season schedule, but hard work has finally begun to pay off for this year's RULH varsity girls' soccer squad. On Tuesday, Sept. 20, the Lady Jays were able to claim their fourth victory of the season, cruising to a 7-0 victory over the visiting Fayetteville-Perry Lady Rockets in a Southern Hills Athletic Conference match-up. Leading the Lady Jays on the offensive end was senior Bailey Adams, who fired for a hat trick plus one with four goals in the victory.
Ripley's senior forward/midfielder Kassey Arnett and junior forward Madisyn Blackburn contributed in the win with one goal apiece, while sophomore goalkeeper Cailey Kirk recorded the shutout on defense. This year's Lady Jays consist of a great deal of talent, leadership, and excellent coaching. There problem has been consistency. “We've been struggling,” said Ripley girls soccer coach Marty Adams. “There are times when we play really well and at other times we're just not being aggressive.” Following the win over the Lady Rockets on Sept. 20, the Lady Jays were back in action Sept. 21,
suffering a 4-1 loss to the Fairfield Lady Lions. Following last Wednesday's loss to Fairfield, which marked the fifth game in eight days for the Lady Jays, the Ripley girls held an overall record of 4-5-1. The Lady Jays have this week off for the Brown County Fair, but they are back in action at Blue Jay Stadium in Ripley on Oct. 5, playing host to the St. Patrick Saints for a nonleague contest. They will then venture to Eastern Local High School for a non-league contest on Tuesday, Oct. 11, and they will wrap up their regular season schedule with a home game against Peebles on Oct. 12 and a road game against Lynchburg-Clay on Oct. 14.
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Ripley’s Kamri Offutt comes through with a dig during the Lady Jays’ league match against West Union, Sept. 20.
Ripley volleyball squad falls to Eastern BY WADE LINVILLE THE RIPLEY BEE
Ripley’s Bailey Adams led Lady Jay scorers with four goals in the Sept. 20 win over Fayetteville.
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Ripley’s Madisyn Blackburn delivers a pass during the Lady Jays’ Sept. 20 win over Fayetteville.
The Eastern Lady Warriors continued to find success on the court as they ventured to Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington High School on Sept. 22 to claim a victory over the home-standing Lady Jays in a match that lasted only three sets. Eastern junior Haley Fannin led Lady Warrior attackers in the match with 11 kills, while senior teammate Sydney Dotson racked up eight kills. At the service line, Eastern senior Kelsey Doss served for seven
aces. Fannin also recorded nine digs in the win at Ripley, while sophomore teammate Sydni King recorded eight digs. Dotson and Doss recorded five digs apiece. The Lady Warriors won their first set at Ripley 2516, and went on to dominate in the second set for a 25-6 victory. The Lady Warriors won the third set by a narrow margin of 25-21 to cap off the match victory. The Lady Warriors were back on their home court Sept. 23, playing host ot the skilled north Adams Lady Green
Devils. It was the Lady Green Devils winning the match, claiming victories in three straight sets (257, 26-24, 25-17). Following the Sept. 23 match, the Lady Warriors stood at an overall record of 10-6 and a 7-2 record in Southern Hills Athletic Conference play. As for the Ripley Lady Jays, bringing home wins has been a struggle for the young varsity squad with only one senior, but they have shown steady improvement on the court this season under the leadership of first-year head coach Kirsten Grant.