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Vol. 38 No. 31

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Some raise questions as BCGH sale draws near

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The deal to sell Brown County General Hospital could be done as early as Wednesday...but some close to the negotiations are expressing concerns about the transaction.

Two people who did not wish to be publically identified have told the Press that Southwest Healthcare, LLC has not completed financing needed to close the deal.

The individuals also claim that Southwest is asking the county to sell the hospital without the company having to assume any liability or debt currently associated with the hospital.

Southwest attorney Edward Green said those claims are

inaccurate, both about the structure of the deal and the intentions of the parties.

He could not comment further due to confidentiality agreements attached to the sale process.

County Commissioner Rick Eagan said he is not in favor of the transaction at this time.

“As far as things stand right now, I do not like the deal”, Eagan said.

“I have asked for a public meeting before anything is decided”, he added.

County Commission President Ralph Jennings said no public meetings are currently scheduled for next week.

Jennings added that March 16 is being looked at as a “tentative date” for closing

the deal, but that date could change.

Commissioner Bill Geschwind said that nothing has been decided as of yet because all of the information is not yet available.

“We have not seen the final Asset Purchase Agreement which would spell out the details on liability and debt assumption. Until we do, we cannot make a final decision.”

Southwest and the county commissioners have both signed a Letter of Intent to negotiate a possible purchase of the hospital that expires on April 5.

Specific proposals contained within the LOI are confidential.

The expiration of the LOI can be extended with the consent of both parties.

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Negotiations are continuing between Southwest Healthcare LLC and county officials.

Census numbers for 2010 released

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The euthanizing chamber at the Brown County Animal Shelter is based on carbon monoxide.

OSPCA threatens county with lawsuit

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The Director of the Ohio Chapter of Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is issuing an ultimatum to the Brown County Commissioners.

“If that gas chamber at the animal shelter is not dismantled soon, we’re looking at filing a lawsuit.”, Teresa Landon said March 10.

Attorney John Bell sent a certified letter to the commissioners on Feb. 24.

Among other issues addressed, the letter demanded that any person “immediately

cease and desist from euthanizing or killing or destroying animals by use of a ‘gas box’ or ‘gas chamber’ or any other device or procedure”.

The letter said that such devices are a violation of Ohio Revised Code Sections 955.15 and 959.06, an assertion that Brown County Commission President Ralph Jennings disagrees with.

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The 2010 census numbers are out and many officials in Brown County have reason to smile about the results.

The biggest population gain was in the village of Mount Orab, which grew by 1,357 people to 3664.

That translates to a 57 percent population gain from the 2000 population of 2307.

The village of Georgetown also saw significant growth.

The village gained 740 people to grow to 4331, increasing by about 20 percent.

Georgetown remains the most populous village in the

county.

The county as a whole gained about 7 percent, growing from a population of 41,830 in 2000 to 44,846 in 2010.

Two thirds of that population gain was within the villages of Mount Orab and Georgetown.

Jackson Township was the fastest growing township in the county, gaining 360 people to 1581 residents, a 29.5 percent increase.

Sterling Township grew by 18 percent with 674 people added to make 4427 residents, Lewis Township gained 335 people to grow to 2697 peoCONTINUED ON PAGE 12

Unemployment numbers spike upward in January

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The unemployment rate in Brown County spiked sharply upward in January.

The rate rose 2.3 percent to 13.7 percent, the highest it has been since March of 2010 when it was at 13.9 percent.

The December 2010 county jobless rate was 11.4 percent.

While the numbers may

seem somewhat startling, a spike in the rate this time of year is common.

Over the past ten years, the unemployment rate in Brown County has increased at least 1.5 percent from December to January of each year, even when the jobless rate was in single digits.

Traditionally, the rate stays approximately the same until CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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Georgetown Police Officers Jamie Coburn (left) and Mike Mills frisk suspect David Scott before placing him into custody.

Georgetown Police bust 13 on Rx drug charges

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Thirteen people have been arrested in a major drug sweep in Georgetown.

All but two of the arrests were for the illegal sale of prescription pills.

Georgetown police officers fanned out over the village the afternoon of March 4 in a coordinated sweep.

At a briefing prior to hitting the street, Sgt. Bobby Gifford told officers to make their arrests as soon as possible and

to confiscate the cell phones of those arrested so they couldn’t warn any of the others being sought.

Gifford also talked about the past criminal records of some of the suspects and other individuals the officers might encounter during the sweep.

Georgetown Police Chief Buddy Coburn wrapped up the briefing with another reminder to the officers to be cautious and then led the group in a prayer for their safety.

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Aberdeen Chief of Police, Clark Gast is planning to use community workers to clean up the shore line of the Ohio River which is covered in debris from high waters.

Aberdeen Council predicts increases in water, sewer rates for at least the rest of this year

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Councilman Jay Castle, chairperson for the utilities committee of the Village of Aberdeen gave an informative review March 7, of the state of water and sewage finances in the village.

Council woman Billie Eitel and councilman Jason Phillips were unable to attend the meeting.

“I was hoping all of council would be here,” Castle said, “so we could make some decisions tonight. I have collected as much information about the water and sewage departments as I possibly could, and I’ve been working for three straight days. I’m afraid the picture is not a pretty one.”

Castle went over all the numbers he had crunched and told council that increases were inevitable, but not permanent.

“At first look,” Castle continued, “I was going to recommend a $6 monthly increase in the water, but then more and more expenses kept showing up.

“We’ve got bonds to pay, and legal fees for at least $23,000, rate stabilization fund for $25,000 and several other one-time expenses. The village has been hit really hard with all these one-time payments.”

He continued, “I believe it’s necessary to raise our water fees by $10 instead of $6. But the good news here is, the water department is really holding its own and generating adequate funds. So that means if we can just get through this year, we will probably be able to eliminate that fee all together next year.”

When Castle began discussing the shape the sewage department was in, his mood was one of serious concern.

“In studying the state of the sewer budget, it’s a whole different story,” he said while shaking his head.

“I have no idea how we’ve spent this much money in this sewer account or how it got to be in this shape. We’re looking at $317,000 in receipts, but we’re spending $409,000.

So, add to that the additional $20,000 EPA compliance figures and some other bills, we’re looking at a total sewer debt of $421,000.”

“There’s just no possible way we can make that up.

This isn’t like the water, we can’t get it back on track by next year.”

Castle told council that he really hated to be the one responsible for raising the sewer rates, but steps had to be taken.

“I really hate the idea of raising these rates,” he said, “I’m going to have to pay these rates just like everyone else, and people in this community are having rough times. This will be difficult to do.”

Councilman Jerry Applegate said he felt like a mistake was made when more that two year ago, new meters were installed and water and sewer rates were never raised, to help defray the cost.

“Those new meters that we had to buy, which have never worked properly, have cost us money,” Applegate said. “A lot of things should have been done differently in the past, and now these issues are coming to the forefront and we have to deal with them.”

Castle agreed with

Applegate and added, “I just don’t understand the level of spending in the sewer account and why someone didn’t do something sooner. Something is wrong with these numbers, there’s no way it was being kept up with, and now it’s way out of whack” One member suggested that the blowers were never maintained properly and constantly required expensive maintenance.

Councilman Robert Hutchinson asked Castle to throw out a number and advised council to vote on his recommendation.

However, since there was not a full quorum, no vote was taken, and Castle made plans to have another committee meeting where the group would have a figure by the next meeting.

In other business, Police Chief Clark Gast told council that he would be using Aberdeen Community Service workers to help with the clean-up with the River Bank Project.

Heavy rains have caused high waters from the Ohio River bordering Aberdeen to litter its shore lines with trash, tree limbs and debris.

In regard to a request by council at the last meeting, Village Solicitor Tresa Gossett obtained information on possible recourse on the faulty water meters in the village.

“We actually have papers where an engineer signed off on the meters were working and the job was done correct-

ly,” Gossett told council. “I’ve sent him a letter and we should get some response.”

“I also know that the bond for the meters was initially paid for at that time became a performance bond because of the transition from construction site to performance site later.”

Gossett said she had not received a copy of the actual bond, but waiting for it.

“Now, the village could pursue the bond to see if the village could go after him. I’m not saying you would have a recovery, I’m saying yo should have a right of recourse against the bond company for the problems and expenses the village has incurred from maintenance on the meters.”

Gossett was asked to continue her research on actions the village to take.

A representative from Artisian of Pioneer, the consulting firm handling the new water system for the village told council that a Reynolds Inc. was recommended to dig a five inch wide, 85 foot deep test well.

The test well would be dug next to the site of the two future production water wells needed to supply the village with water.

The test well, which is mandated by the EPA, would be eventually used as an observation well.

Gossett was given permission by council to pay the cost of digging the test well which would run between six and eight thousand dollars.

F’ville-Perry school board votes 3-2 against advertising for hiring of new superintendent

By Martha Jacob The Brown County Press At a special March 4, 2011 meeting, the FayettevillePerry Local School District Board of Education voted 3-2 to not advertise a superintendent vacancy.

The action is the result of an earlier vote by the board, 32 to not renew the contract of the current superintendent, Roy Hill, which expires on July 31, 2011.

Board president Betty Rowlands, Garry Luke and Kathleen Johnson voted against renewing Hill’s contract. Board members Jim Holden and Angela Murphy voted to keep Hill as superintendent.

According to Jim Frazier, superintendent of the Brown County Governing Board of Educational Services, the action taking by the Fayetteville-Perry board of education, to not advertise for a new superintendent is not uncommon.

“There are several reasons why a board would decide against advertising for a superintendent,” Frazier said.

“There isn’t necessarily a set or established way to do the hiring.

“One way, of course, is to do a search by advertising the opening in a variety of ways, holding an interview process and then voting on the best

candidate.

“However, many school boards will promote someone from within the school system who is qualified for the job.”

Frazier explained that board’s of education have full authority to hire a new superintendent if there is a majority vote within the board and the person fits their needs.

Betty Rowlands, president of the Fayetteville-Perry Board of Education, stated in a phone interview, that the options open to the board will be discussed in full at the upcoming meeting.

“We have many options open to us including hiring from within our system or from within our community,” Rowlands said. “Whatever we decide on will be what’s best for this district.”

Other actions taken at the meeting included: • approved adding Betty Stahl to the sub-aide list; • approved the following volunteers, pending proper documentation, Mark Williams and Craig Smucker as baseball assistant coaches, and Randy Carson, Tom Ryan and Mike Huber as softball assistant coaches.

The next scheduled meeting of the Fayetteville-Perry Local School District Board of Education will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, and the public is invited to attend.

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BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Local officials in Brown County had the chance to voice their concerns to Washington, D.C. on March 8.

Representatives from 2nd District Congresswoman Jean Schmidt and Ohio Senators Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman gathered in the county commissioners office for a general question and answer session on topics important to them.

The meeting was set up by County Commissioner Rick Eagan.

After hearing concerns raised about local funds for villages and townships getting cut, unfunded federal mandates and other issues, Portman representative Gary Abernathy kept returning to a common theme.

“More jobs will solve a lot of those problems”, Abernathy told the group.

“When you have more people contributing to the tax base, many of these issues will resolve themselves.”

Just how to do that is a topic of ongoing debate in Washington, D.C. Brown Representative Danielle Nameth echoed the comments of Abernathy on jobs, reminding those gathered that Brown was not in favor of the North American Free Trade Agreement among other trade legislation.

“We have to look at what makes sense for job creation, now and in the future”, Nameth said.

Schmidt Representative Steve Caraway reminded those in attendance that his boss is continuing to work hard to bring economic development to the second congressional district.

Abernathy and Nameth said the Senators were both doing the same.

Another issue discussed among the group was federal regulation.

Abernathy brought up the proposed US 68 bypass around Mount Orab as an example.

Plans for the proposed site have placed an intersection that is too close to the 32/68 overpass according to the U.S. Government.

“There’s a federal rule that says intersections on federal highways can’t be closer than two miles apart. Why? I can’t find anyone that can give me answer. That’s the kind of stuff we’re talking about”, he said.

Aberdeen Village Council Member Billie Eitel said residents of her village could benefit from more federal drug money for education and drug treatment programs.

“If you send them to jail, they just learn how to do more (crime)”, Eitel said.

She added that current drug

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suspects were found inside.

Officers learned after reviewing store surveillance cameras that two male suspects, wearing bandanas over their faces had shattered the front door with a rock and entered the store.

The two men took approximately 80 to 100 cartons of cigarettes, alcohol beverages, a computer and approximately $500 in currency.

The suspects then fled the store and went to a residence on Martin Drive where they took a white 1975 GMC pickup truck, which they later crashed into Fishing Gut Creek on Fishing Gut Road and Balcony Hill Road.

The suspects fled the scene on foot and headed towards Adams County.

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Steve Caraway (left), Gary Abernathy (center) and Danielle Nameth (right) listen as village and township officials talk about issues facing them. County Commissioner Rick Eagan is at rear.

treatment programs are too expensive for most families.

“We need some help in getting these people off drugs”, she said.

Georgetown Mayor Dale Cahall talked about the benefits of economic development to the county.

“Many people in this county get up at 5 a.m. and drive to Cincinnati to work. Good jobs closer to home would be a godsend to them.”

Another issue brought up at the meeting was the “narrowbanding” mandate from the Federal Communications Commission that will require local fire departments to buy new radios to meet the new

Aberdeen police crack robbery/ vehicle theft, one arrest, one at large Following a five-month investigation of a robbery at the Shell Stop and Shop in Aberdeen, Aberdeen Police Sgt. Shawn Newman and officer Matt Disney identified Brandon James Layne, 19, Manchester and a 17 year old juvenile also of Manchester as the suspects.

The suspects will be charged with breaking and entering and vehicle theft, both felony offenses.

Arrest warrants were obtained for both suspects and the juvenile has been arrested and charged. However, Layne remains at large. Several attempts have been made to take Layne into custody but police say he is aware of the warrant and has avoided law enforcement officials.

The warrants were issued after a robbery that happened at approximately 4 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010.

Officers from the Aberdeen Police Department responded to a business alarm at the Shell Stop and Shop, 1434 U.S. Hwy 52 in Aberdeen.

On arrival, officers discovered the glass front door of the business was shattered. No

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James Layne are asked to call the Aberdeen Police Department at (937) 7952214.

Ashridge Jamboree to host Peach Mountain Boys The Peach Mountain Boys will appear on Saturday, March 19, 2011 from 7 - 10 p.m. at the Ashridge School located on state Route 62 in Ashridge. Jessie Jeffers is on guitar, Dan Kuhn on guitar, and Dave Driskill on base fiddle. Come and enjoy listening or dancing to good country music. Chili, hot dogs, cookies, chips and soft drinks will be served. Also door prizes and spilt the pot. For more information call (937) 377-1508.

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standards.

“The Ripley Fire Department has $75,000 dollars worth of radios that will have to be replaced. We don’t have that kind of money right now.”

Others attending the meeting said they were under similar circumstances.

Following the meeting, County Commission President Ralph Jennings thanked the representatives for coming.

“It’s always good to give people the chance to give some direct feedback to our representatives in Washington”, Jennings said.

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Western Brown High School April 9th, 2011 • 9-6 pm No Admission - Open to Everyone We have almost 50 different booths on board right now and still accepting crafters.

Some of the crafters include baby items, lots of home made items, wood crafts and toys, Easter Baskets and Christmas items, candy and food, Lavender products, sports stuff, applique tee-shirts, kids items and jewelry.

Some of the vendors are Country Primitive, Sentsy Candles, Mary Kay, Pampered Chief, Tastefully Simple, Healthquest Massages and 31 Products. We have many more that we haven't mentioned.

Food will be served by The Western Brown Touchdown Club.

If you need more information about the event please contact:

Kelley McMullen 513-889-6346 Cindy Brumfield 937-444-3551 Kim Clark 937-444-2198

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Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers to do free concert Freedom Fellowship Church will be having Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers on Sunday, March 20 at 6 p.m.

Admission is free and everyone welcome.

Everyone is asked to bring a canned food so we can continue to help our community with our food bank Come join us for good singing and fellowship.

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The Russellville Masonic Lodge would like to invite everyone to an Italian Feast / Euchre Party on Friday, March 18 at the Russellville Masonic Lodge.

Lasagna, spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and desserts will be on the menu and will be served at 6 p.m. Euchre games will follow around 7 p.m. Cost is by donation.

Everyone welcome.

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Letters to the Editor Reader questions customer service received at BMV Dear Editor, Read carefully before you put your signature for proof of financial responsibility at the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

It states that you will not operate or permit that vehicle to be driven without insurance on the road, but nowhere does it say if the vehicle is broken down, and is not worth fixing, to call or tell someone that works for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

I lost my license for 90 days and paid a $150.00 fine after getting a insurance veri-

fication letter from the BMV for a vehicle that I do not drive.

I paid the fine and went to the Georgetown License Bureau to get my drivers license back. Well the man that is in charge, whose name is Shane, was the one doing all my paperwork and eye exam. I asked him why don’t they put down below the proof of financial responsibility a number to call or something to let the BMV know if a vehicle is off the road. He threw up his hand and said I’m done talking to you and

then in front of my wife and everyone in there (I quote) ‘It doesn’t matter, I’m going to flunk your eye exam anyway’.

Sure enough, he did. He went straight to his computer and put it down , my eyesight was 20-40 and said you flunked.

He knew my 6 months time to get my CDL and drivers license had to be done by the 5th of March or take the test over. I got my paperwork and went straight to Batavia License Bureau. I told the State Highway officer what he said, so she told me that she herself would give me the eye

test.

I passed with 20-20 vision.

She said that this was not the first time someone has complained about Shane.

Shane needs to be replaced with someone that doesn’t get a chip on his shoulder and tries to hurt someone just for spite. He cost me $15.00 worth of gas and hours of time because he doesn’t like to deal with people. Shane you need to step aside and let the young girl take over. She at least respects people.

Paul Gregory Mt. Orab

Humane Society working to save dogs, you can help Nearly every week, brown County Humane Society (BCHS) volunteers receive a list of dogs to be euthanized at the local animal shelter.

Volunteers then have just a few days to find adopters or rescues and to arrange transports for the dogs to save them from certain death.

The dog warden prepares his list based on available kennel space, and, unfortunately, there are more people letting their dogs run loose to be picked up than there are people willing to adopt.

Since BCHS volunteers became involved with the shelter in 2010, they’ve arranged nearly 600 rescues, many adoptions, generated well over $6,000 in revenue for the Brown County Animal Shelter.

Last weekend, all 14 dogs placed on euthanasia list were rescued and transported through the efforts of BCHS volunteers. Several adoptions also were facilitated through BCHS including two dogs adopted by a family that drove from Pennsylvania to save a dog they saw on the list. The

dogs saved by BCHS ranged from a 10 month-old beagle mix to a recent mother whose still-nursing pups were released to a for-profit adoption facility that left her behind to be euthanized. And, the same thing will happen this week to another dog and her pups.

In all, BCHS volunteers pulled over thirty dogs from the shelter over the past two weeks.

In addition, the all-volunteer Brown County Humane Society rescued, cared for, and re-homed several horses.

Members and volunteers are

needed to help with rescues, fundraising, and just generating new ideas. Annual dues are $5.00 - a small price to pay to save a life. The Brown County Humane Society meets the second Tuesday of each month at the ABCAP building on West Plum, Georgetown (the old Alverda Reed School).

Meetings begin 7 p.m.

Donations are always welcome and can be mailed to BCHS, P.O. Box 228, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. Call (937) 3782210 for more information.

Jan Staubach

Reader says some preachers are lining their pockets Dear Editor, Desperate people will always choose to believe desperate things and take desperate measures. Quite often they become delusional and latch on to magical thinking, chasing rainbows and pixie dust and falling victim to those who peddle empty promises. In other words, ‘there is a sucker born very minute’ ... yes, P.T. Barnum was a good judge of the human condition ... and snake oil salesmen know a mark when they see one.

As a minister, I’m supposed to be a man of faith and I’m supposed to pint people to some sense of hope. I believe this to be the true calling of any Minister ... people need hope ... but they don’t need more ‘hype’. Religious charlatans abound today, more so than ever

before. Miracle holy water and miracle cures are the stock and trade of many tent preachers and televangelists who want little old ladies to pledge their life savings in support of their ministries. And, once again, Jesus gets a black eye in the process.

Hey, Elmer Gantry! If you have a miracle to offer, why not just give it away and skip the commercial about your need for a new tour bus?! C’mon, give a guy a break!

Everybody has to have a gimmick to try outshine the next guy with a diamond pinkie ring and a drip dry prayer cloth to sell. Enough is enough ... or is it?!! Christian TV offers quite a healthy dose of unhealthy, toxic faith, and it must be selling because anyone can watch it all night long - somebody must

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support it.

As I say this, I know a number of my colleagues in the ministry who will get a bit disturbed by what I’m putting down on paper for the world to see.

They’ll say that, as a Christian, I’ve lost my true vision and zeal for the gospel and that my views will cause people to doubt and lose faith. But, I’ve got news for them; I’m more committed now than ever before to the gospel message. The difference is I’ve grown up in my faith. I believe in miracles and the power of God ... so much so that I don’t think that a man of God ought to be trying to sell people on the idea that he needs to act as God’s middle man. Point people to Jesus and quit charging them for the directions to get to

Him!!!

If someone has the gift of miracles, then show ‘em the miracle and stop attempting to sell them a show along with it ... let the miracle speak for itself.

Shut up and let God get the glory!!! Or, if there’s nothing more to it than the ‘hoopla’ that follows your ministry around, try another line of work ... like selling women’s underwear at Macy’s Department Store.

Christianity is not about selling Jesus and making a profit off of Him - it’s about sharing Him with those in need of a true friend. Jesus is the hope of the world. He is not a commodity to be traded back and forth by a bunch of religious professionals.

Rev. Sam Talley

The Ripley Women’s Club encourages you to take part in ‘Incredible Kids Day’ Dear Editor, Tuesday March 17, 2011 is “Incredible Kids Day.” You are encouraged to participate in “Incredible Kids Day” by writing a letter to all of the youth that are special to you.

Your Incredible Kids could be your children, grandchildren or any youth that you think are special. The idea is to write positive comments to promote self esteem and self worth in today’s youth. We think our kids are special but how often do we really sit down and write them a letter telling them

how great we think they are?

The Ripley Women’s Club part of the General and Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs is an advocate for children.

They are encouraging you to take part in this worthwhile event. Try to write your letter or letters on March 17. Your Incredible Kids will love getting the mail and treasure your letters forever. Let’s let many children in our communities know that we think they are Incredible Kids.

Carol Stivers, Ripley Women's Club

ROB PORTMAN rise to any occasion.

That’s why I am particularly honored that as a United States Senator I have the privilege every year of nominating a few of Ohio’s top young achievers for entry into one of our nation’s military academies, including the Military Academy at West Point, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, Merchant Marines Academy and the Coast Guard Academy.

This is a great opportunity for young Ohioans. Our military academies provide the education, training and leadership skills proven to provide each branch of the military with the best, brightest and most dedicated officers in the world. Their ranks are made up of individuals from every walk of life, whether from small towns or big cities, tiny rural schools or large metropolitan school districts.

If you are a junior in high school and you are inspired to serve your country in this way, please contact me office.

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Did you tell your children (will you tell your children) about the mistakes you made when you were their age?

Oh Yes, I sure did. As a parent, I believe it's important that children know how to recognize the pit falls in life. It was my responsibility to tell my daughter. And she turned out great!

Carol Collett, Russellville

Sure I did, I told my nieces and nephews about my mistakes, especially when I see them going down the same path as I did. You're never fully grown until you've failed.

Roger Parker, Georgetown

Yes, I told my children about my mistakes, and my husband did too. There's no since in hiding it. I learned from my experiences and so did my children.

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I sure will tell my kids about my mistakes. I think there is a lot of peer pressure on kids and they need to know about mistakes they could avoid.

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Absolutely, I told my kids, because we all make mistakes.

How could my children trust me if they thought I never made mistakes?

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Yes, I will tell my children.

I don't want them to make the same mistakes that I did. I want them to make some better choices than I did.

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When George and Jessica Lahl’s beloved 15 year old St. Bernard passed away in early December, their other St. Bernard, Molly, became very depressed and the couple became worried about her.

“Molly is five years old and she had been with our other dog a lot of years,” Jessica Lahl explained. “Imagine how excited we were when we saw a picture of a beautiful St. Bernard on petfinder.com,” “Her name was Sadie, and she was at the Brown County Animal Shelter in

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Jessica said they immediately called the shelter and made arrangements to travel to Georgetown and meet Sadie.

“Of course, the day we were supposed to make the trip, we got hit with a real bad ice storm,” she said. “plus, we had to wait for a fed-ex delivery which came around 10:30.

So we headed out around 11 on the four-hour trip.”

According to James Massie, employee at the Brown County Animal Shelter, it was love at first sight when the Lahl’s met Sadie.

“The spent some time with

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Sadie and the three of them seemed to hit it off,” Massie said. “They took her out for a walk and got to know her.”

The couple were completely charmed by Sadie and loaded her into their vehicle and headed home.

“She rode wonderfully,” Jessica said. “She slept most of the way back home.”

Jessica said that her dog Molly was just as excited to meet the new dog as the family was.

The Lahl’s took Sadie to their veterinarian the next day for a complete check up. She had a slight bladder infection but began medication right away.

“In just a few days she was feeling and acting great,” Jessica added. “Our other St. Bernard is laid-back and calm about everything, but Sadie is a real live wire.”

Jessica said the two are a perfect match and play together non-stop.

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Sadie (left) was adopted from the Brown County Animal Shelter by a family in Medina, Ohio after they saw a picture and description of her on petfinder.com. There are many other beautiful dogs currently located at the shelter, all looking for loving homes.

Massie said the employees at the shelter were thrilled that Sadie found such a loving home, since she was surren-

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The Brown County General Hospital Auxiliary will be hosting its first “Quarter Auction” on Tuesday, March 15. The doors will open at 6 p.m., and the festivities will begin at 7 p.m. The location for the Quarter Auction will be the Georgetown American Legion Post which is located at 1001 South Main Street in Georgetown.

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“Sadie is a real smart girl,” and we are proud to have her in our family,” Jessica added.

All the adoptable dogs at the animal shelter can be

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School District (RULH) continued his effort to inform the public about the school districts financial woes, as he spoke March 8 to members of the Ripley Village Council.

Birkholtz has written letters published in the Brown County Press about his concerns over anticipated state cuts in funding to schools across the state of Ohio.

“I’m trying to get as much information out to the community as I possibly can,” Birkholtz told the council members.

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Birkholtz told council that financial issues in the schools is happening throughout the entire state. He said he was following a series on the problem in the Cincinnati Enquirer where they were talking about what these cuts will mean to the general economy, not just the schools.

“We are anticipating anywhere from 10 percent to 15 percent cuts from the state,” he said.

“We’re hoping and praying that it’s only going to be 10 percent.

We’ll find out for sure next week, when Governor Kasich releases his report.

“We are looking at laying off approximately 20 people from our district. That’s 20 percent of our labor force. That’s a significant number. That means we will have to increase our class sizes, and our schools already have issues with class sizes.”

Birkholtz said that during the 2008-2009 school year, the district made drastic cuts to the staff which cut $430,000 from its budget. He said the predicted state cuts next week could force another cut of 700,000 dollars up to 1.1 million.

“You’re looking at as much as 1.1 million dollars just being sucked out of the community,” Birkholtz said. “That’s not just going to impact the schools, it’s going to have a serious impact on every resident in our district.

“Last year we paid $42,405 in payroll taxes to the village. So cut that by 20 percent, and the village is going to feel that. It’s going to impact you more than you can imagine.”

Birkholtz said that one of the things he would like to do, once the governor announces his cuts is to hold community meetings to talk about the situation so they can prepare for some difficult times.

“One of the things the governor has proposed,” he continued, “through Senate Bill 5 is to give schools and municipalities more flexibility in order to control spending. To me that translates as salary cuts.”

Birkholtz said more industry needs to come to the area to create more jobs, because there isn’t going to be any kind of rescue for small schools and villages.

“There’s no industry in this area, but that’s not our children’s fault,” he said, “Our teachers are the lowest paid in the county.

Not because they’re not great teachers, but because there’s no industry to support the area.”

“That’s a hard pill to take in these hard times. Our teachers would be happy just to have a good reading series for their students, enough teachers aids and busses that don’t demand constant repairs. It seems the cards are stacked against us.

“I personally think that all this is a violation of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution which very clearly says.. ‘no state shall make or enforce any law that does not provide for the equal protection of all citizens.’

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Superintendent of RULH Schools, Charles Birkholtz, spoke to members of the Village of Ripley about upcoming budget cuts to the schools. Birkholtz wants to join forces with the village to help each other through the next year.

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In other business at the meeting the street committee recommended repairs for eight to 10 streets in the village. It was recommended to move an extra $25,000 into the street fund to cover the cost of the repairs after they were prioritized by need.

Council had its first reading of an ordinance to accept the appropriated budget for the village for 2011.

Village Administrator, Charles Ashmore informed council of an area of the village seeking to be added on to the village sewer system. A group of 12 homeowners on Elk Drive is making the request.

“We have annexed this area into the village and now they want to hook onto our sewer system,” Ashmore explained.

“Now there are several ways this can be done, they can do the project on their own and the homeowners can do away with their back yard systems at their own expense, or we can help them.

“If the property owners want to build their own sewer system in there, we would pay for the pump station, at a cost of $22,150 then they would equally divide the remainder of the cost of the project and do the rest themselves.”

Ashmore said that if the village handled the project it would be at a cost of $62,825 plus some engineering fees.

“If council decides to do the project,” Ashmore said, “all we have to do is make a change order with our current contractor and let them do it.”

Ashmore added that with simply making a change order they would qualify for Ohio Water Development Authority funds.

After a lengthy conversation council had a first reading of a resolution requesting supplemental financing from the OWDA for the completion of the Eagle Creek Sewer Project.

The resolution was declared an emergency and the resolution was adopted.

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BY Jala Elliott Georgetown Happy Hustlers 4-H Reporter The second meeting of the Georgetown Happy Hustlers was held on Monday, Feb. 28 at the Georgetown American Legion Post.

At the meeting we discussed dues, selling candy bars, and project books.

The advisors are Anita and Roger McKenzie, Mike Baker, Melissa Johnson, Tina Houser, Randy Yockey, Jim Crocker, Jessica Johnson, Donna Lathem, Don Gerry, Tom Johnson, and Tasha Newberry.

Election of officers was also held at this meeting, the officers are as follows: Katie Yockey, president; Casey Spires, vice president; Bailey Johnson, treasurer; Christina McKenzie, secretary; Mckay Jones, energy officer; Mia Johnson, safety officer; Tyler Newberry, health officer; Shane Jones, historian; Kaylee

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Mary Yvone ‘Bonnie’ Bingamon 64, Mt. Orab, Oh., died Sunday, March 6, 2011.

‘Bonnie’ was born August 11, 1946 to the late Emil and Ethel Lorene (née Neal) Schatzman.

She was also preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Schatzman.

She was the beloved wife of Joseph Ray Bingamon, loving mother of David Scott (Julie) Bingamon of Amelia, Greg L. Bingamon of Mt. Orab, and Christopher Ray (Tammy) Bingamon of Williamsburg, caring grandmother of five grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

Mrs. Bingamon was a former member of the Women's Auxiliary Mt. Orab Fire Department and a volunteer at Mt. Orab Elementary.

Services were held Friday, March 11, 2011 at Mt. Orab Cemetery, Green Township, Oh. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

Vivian Carol (nee Rhoades) Brown, 70 Vivian Carol (nee Rhoades) Brown, 70, of Mt. Orab, Oh., died on Monday, Feb. 28, 2011.

Vivian was born April 28, 1940 to the late Raymond and Lorrene (Cooper) Rhoades; She was also preceded in death by a brother, David Ray Rhoades; and a granddaughter, Courtney Laine Brown.

She is survived by her daughters, Sandy Zoz of Mt. Orab, Amy Brown of Sardinia, sons, Clay Brown of Georgetown, Jeff Brown of Mt. Orab, Danny Brown of Georgetown, Dennis Brown of Mt. Orab, Wade Brown of Mt. Orab, brother, Jerry Rhoades of Mt. Carmel, sisters, Doris Hiles of Cincinnati, Debbie Johnson of Mt. Carmel, 16 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren.

Services were held on Friday, March 4 where James Dean officiated, followed by interment in Mt. Orab Cemetery.

Memorial donations in Vivian''s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American heart Association.

The Egbert Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

Robert Joseph Fischer, 72

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Robert Joseph Fischer, 72, New Richmond, died Monday, March 7, 2011.

Robert was born June 1, 1938 to the late Robert F. and Augusta (Ryan) Fischer.

Robert was the husband of Mildred E. Fischer, father of Deborah Ann (Mark) Martin and Robert F. (Amy) Fischer, grandfather of Jonathon Berberich, Megan Berberich, Austin Fischer, and Amber Fischer, brother of Betty J. Fischer, William L. Fischer, and Father John P. Fischer.

Services were at St. Mary Church, Bethel on Friday, March 11, 2011.

Interment was in Tate Township Cemetery.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hoxworth Blood Center, Account #3188, ML -0555, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, PO Box 193713, Cincinnati, OH 45219 and/or Cleveland Clinic Foundation- Vascular, PO Box 931517, Cleveland, OH 44193.

The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.

Virginia Zelma Hampton, 82 Virginia Zelma Hampton, 82, passed away March 7, 2011.

Surviving her are one sister, Helen Roberts, one daughter, Tena Lori Widmeyer, one son, Rodney Dale Hampton, 5 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren.

Services were held Friday, March 11, 2011. Burial was in Buford Cemetery.

The Beam-Fender Funeral Home, Sardinia, served the family.

Mima Lee Fulton, 75 Mima Lee Fulton, 75, Ripley, Oh., died Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at her residence. She was born Jan. 14, 1936 in Flemingsburg, Ky., the daughter of the late Lane and Julia (Castle) Simpson.

Mima was a retired kindergarten teacher, beginning her career at Higginsport Elementary School and then went on to teach twenty seven years at Seaman Elementary School in Adams County.

After retiring, she taught for another five years at Oliver MRDD School in Unity, Oh. Mima was a member of the Ripley Church of the Nazarene where she was the song leader, a Sunday school teacher and an active member of the ladies L.I.F.T. She loved her pastor and church family and served the Lord faithfully. She was a graduate of West Union High School, Morehead University and received her masters degree from Xavier University.

Mima is survived by her loving husband of fifty six years, Larry Fulton; one daughter - Sonja (Ray) Benjamin, Ripley, one son Randy (Missy) Fulton, Ripley, seven grandchildren David Benjamin, Latessa (Jamey) Ellis, Eric (Nicki) Fulton, Anthony (Amber) Benjamin, Justin Fulton, Austin (Maria ) Fulton, and Paige Fulton, nine great grandchildren (one expected to arrive in May), two sisters Barb (Charles) Bailey, Manchester, and Kay (Russell) Jones, Waynesville, two brothers - Ronnie (Connie) Simpson, Winchester, and Darrell (Debbie) Simpson, Seaman.

She left behind many more relatives and friends that will deeply miss her.

Services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, where Rev. Clark Castle officiated. Visitation was from 6 - 9 p.m. Friday evening. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery, Ripley Memorial contributions may be made to The Ripley Church of the Nazarene.

The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.

Shirley (nee Angel) Gilreath, 70 Shirley (nee Angel) Gilreath, 70, West Union, formerly of Otway, died Wednesday, march 2, 2011.

She was born April 27, 1940 in Sterns Ky., to the late Dewey and bessie (Shepherd) Angel. She was also receded in death by her husband, James Arthur Gilreath and a daughter, Donna Easter.

Shirley is survived by one son, James (Pamela) Stephens, one daughter, Dianne (Gary) Scamyhorn, one brother, Mack Angel, three sisters, Jackie Rowan, Linda Hughes and Wanda Arent, 7 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

Services were Monday, March 7, 2011 where pastor keith Steward officiated, followed by interment in West Union Cemetery.

The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.

Daniel Lee Paeltz, 50 Daniel Lee Paeltz, 50, Reynoldsburg, Oh., passed away Monday, March 7, 2011.

He was born Dec. 26, 1960.

He was a CPA and member of the American Institute of CPA’s and the Ohio Society of CPA’s.

Daniel is survived by his wife Michele Metzler, father, Stephen Paeltz, mother Margaret Peggy Hall, Portland, Or., brothers, Jeffery L., Westerville, Stephen C. ‘Chance’, Denton, Tx., Eric R., Orlando, Fl., aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, as well as many friends and colleagues.

Services were Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Linwood Cemetery, Russellville where pastor Jaime Wirth officiated.

The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.

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Frances Grace Goldsberry, 76 of Ripley, Oh., died Tuesday, March 1, 2011. She was a retired registered nurse for the Villa Georgetown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Georgetown.

Grace was born Sept. 7, 1934 in Fleming County, Ky., the daughter of the late Douglas and India (Prater) Parker. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband - William F. Goldsberry, Sr., one grandson – Daniel Fithen and one sister – Lucille Swearingen.

Mrs. Goldsberry is survived by one son – William F. Goldsberry, Jr. of Delaware; five daughters – Peggy McKinzie of Russellville, Patricia L. Fithen and husband Larry and Martha F. Fithen and husband Danny all of Ripley, Sara H. Goldsberry of Cincinnati, and Susan Cropper of Kentucky; one grandson – Christopher Cropper and one great grandson – Dominik.

Services were held at Thursday, March 3, 2011 where Ron Dvorachek officiated.

Interment was in the Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley, Ohio.

If desired, memorial contribution may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the Union Township Library.

The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.

Anna Maragaet Tracy, 54, of Hillsboro Ohio died Thursday March 3, 2011 at Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro.

She was a Supervisor for Rescare of Ohio in Hillsboro.

She is survived by a daughter Amy(Roger) Saylor and a son Robert Coburn. As well as 5 grandchildren, her father Ralph (Carol) Tracy, 1 brother Roy Tracy, 2 sisters Darlene Hutchinson and Barbara Kirker.

After cremation, memorial funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Beam-Fender Funeral Home, Sardinia Ohio, serving the family.The Beam-Fender Funeral Home, Sardinia, served the family.

Mona V. (Cross) Wagner, 88, Aberdeen, formerly of Decatur, died Thursday, March 3, 2011.

She was born Sept. 5, 1922, in Cherry Fork to the late Marion and Grace (Roush) Cross. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard H. Wagner, and two sons, Jerry and Keith Wagner.

Jean is survived by 3 grandchildren, Richard Lance Wagner, Cincinnati, Samone (Mark) Kuttler, Winchester, and Race Wagner, Russellville, 3 great grandchildren, Chelsey and Cory Kuttler, both of Winchester, and Adam Wagner, Cincinnati and several nieces and nephews.

Services were Saturday, March 5, 2011 followed by interment at Cherry Fork Cemetery.

The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.

Martha Hilda Wilson, 63, Hamersville, passed away on March 8, 2011.

Martha was born June 4, 1947.

She was the loving wife of Leonard, mother of Melanie (Wayne) Hill, Hamersville, Stephanie (Jared) Manes, Berea, KY, and Scott L. (Jody) Wilson, Hamersville. She also leaves behind 3 granddaughters and 1 grandson, her mother, Ila Tater, Liberty, Ky. She was the sister of Mary Ann (Jimmy) Evans and Billie Ruth Wilson, Houstonville, Ky., and John L (Nicole) Tater, Liberty, Ky. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Services were Friday, March 11, 2011 at Hamersville Baptist Church. A second time of visitation was held at the South Fork Separate Baptist Church in Liberty, Ky., on Saturday, March 12, 2011 from 11 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 2 p.m. with interment following at the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in her honor to the Hamersville Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 178, Hamersville, OH 45130.

The E. C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.

William Henry Pollington, 85 William Henry Pollington, 85 of Mt.Orab, Oh., died Sunday, March 6, 2011 at the Hospice of Cincinnati East in Cincinnati.

He was a retired welder for Duke Energy and was a Past Master of Wyoming Masonic Lodge #186 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Henry was born Jan. 26, 1926 in Rose City, Mich., the son of the late James and Ida (Galbraith) Pollington.

Mr. Pollington is survived by his wife Martha (Leavell) Pollington of Mt.Orab, one son – Chuck Pollington and wife Connie of Cincinnati, and two grandsons – Robert and Richard Pollington.

Services were held Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at the Oak Hills Cemetery in Cincinnati, where Cindy Church officiated.

Interment was in the Oak Hills Cemetery in Cincinnati.

If desired memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597.

The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

Mae L. Weatherspoon, 86 Mae L. Weatherspoon, 86 of Georgetown, Oh., died Tuesday, March 1, 2011.

Mae was born June 10, 1924 in Brown County, Oh., the daughter of the late John Verner and Bertie (Gould) Lang. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by seven brothers – Homer Gould, William, Stanley, Charles, Clyde, Harold and Donald Lang and three sisters – Roberta Lang, Ruth Carpenter and Margaret Watson.

She retired from the U.S. Shoe Factory in 1990 after 50 years of service and was a member of the Fairview Church in Georgetown, where she was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary Guild and a Sunday school teacher.

Ms. Weatherspoon is survived by one daughter – Rebecca Goble and husband Jim of Hillsboro, two grandsons – Levi and Joshua Goble; one brother – Carl Lang of Georgetown, one sister – Virginia Lang of Wahlsburg, special niece – Marilyn Vogel and husband Mike of Georgetown, and several other nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

Services were held Friday, March 4, 2011 at the Fairview Church in Georgetown, where Lee Shafer officiated.

Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Fairview Church, P.O. Box 146, Georgetown, Ohio 45121.

The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

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Carolyn A. Patton The following note was written by Carolyn prior to her passing away.

To all my family and friends, Thank you for all the cards, prayers, food, and support you gave me during my illness. It meant so much to me. Grieve for me just a little while, then remember all the good times we’ve had and the memories that will last forever.

I have lived for quite a long time so I am thankful for all the years I’ve had to enjoy my family. I would have liked to have many more years with you but it was not meant to be. I accepted that my time on earth was going to be shorter than I wanted and that made it easier for me to get through my illness.

Know that I love you all and I hope I could give you some courage to face what ever comes your way.

Until we meet again, Carolyn

Danny Wright, 31 Danny Wright, 31, Felicity, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2011.

Danny was the son of the late James Blair and Natalie Parker. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Schree Blair.

Danny leaves behind his siblings, James Wright (Rachel), Shana Blair and Twyla Blair. He also leaves behind his girlfriend Cindy Durham. He was the grandson of Effie Fletcher (Orville) and Helen J. Blair, father of Bear.

Uncle of Nichole Owings, Destiny Houser, Tylor Wright and Breeann Blair. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Cousin of Richard and Christopher Crissman and Leroy Kautz.

Services were Friday, March 4, 2011. Interment was in Felicity Cemetery.

The E. C. Nurre Funeral Home, New Richmond, served the family.

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VI. Of the Fall of Man Man was created in innocence, but voluntarily transgressed and fell from his sinless state. In consequence, he passed down sin to all mankind. However, we are not held in sin by constraint, but by choice, and therefore under just condemnation.

Gen. 3:1-6, 24; Rom. 5:12, 19; Rom. 3:10-19; Eph. 2:1,3; Rom. 1:18; Ezek. 18:19-20; Rom. 1:32; Rom. 1:20; Rom. 1:28; Gal. 3:22.

VII. Of the Virgin Birth We believe that Jesus Christ was born of Mary, a virgin, begotten of the Holy Ghost in a miraculous manner. He is both the Son of God and God the Son. Gen. 3:15; Isa. 7:14; Matt.

1:18-25; Luke 1:35; Mark 1:1; John 1:14; Psa. 2:7; Gal. 4:4; I John 5:20; I Cor. VIII. Of the Atonement for Sin Christ freely took upon Himself our nature, yet without sin, and honored the divine law by His personal obedience to the cross. By the shedding of His blood He made a full and vicarious atonement for our sins; He is a compassion-

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IX. Of Grace in the New Creation We believe that the new birth is instantaneous. When saved we become a new creature, evident in our newness of life. Salvation, a free gift of God, is the only way to be reconciled to God. Through it we receive eternal life with Him. John 3:3; II Cor. 5:17; Luke 5:27; I John 5:1; John 3:6-7; Acts 2:41; II Pet. 1:4; Rom. 6:23; Eph. 2:1; II Cor. 5:19; Col. 2:13; John 1:12-13; Gal. 5:22; Eph. 5:9.

X. Of the Freeness of Salvation We believe that salvation is a gift of God freely given to even the greatest of sinners when he is born again.

Nothing can prevent his salvation but his own inherent depravity and voluntary rejection of the Gospel.

I Thess. 1:4; Col. 3:12; I Pet. 1:2; Titus 1:1; Rom. 8:2930; Matt. 11:28; Isa. 55:1,6-7; Rev. 22:17; Rom. 10:13; John 6:37; Isa. 55:6-7; Acts 2:38; John 3:15-16; I Tim. 1:15; I Cor. 15:10; Eph. 2:4-5; John 5:40; John 3:18, 36.

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Durbins celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Fred and Dixie (nee Rardin) Durbin recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. A dinner was held in their honor on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at the Bible Baptist Church, Mt. Orab by their sons and daughters-in-law. The couple were married at Glen Este Baptist Church on March 10, 1951. They are the proud parents of two sons, Mark and wife, Lynnette, Russellville and Paul and wife, Kristi, Georgetown. Fred and Dixie have two grandsons, five granddaughters and three great grandsons.

Dean Jones, assistant Vice President at the Madisonville Fifth Third Bank, came to Hamersville School. His focus was not on finance but his love of science. He came to help 8th grade students with research for their science projects.

Mr. Jones is involved with IA Application Support & Configuration Management and with his combined passion for science and technology, he was a great resource to help motivate students toward scientific inquiry and research.

The 8th grade students would like to thank Mr. Jones for his help and inspiration.

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Five generations gather to celebrate Five generations got together in January, 2011 to celebrate the 92nd birthday of Ruby Burns, Sardinia. Pictured above, left to right are, standing Rosina Bohrer (great grandmother), Mowrystown, Glenda (Bohrer) Yockey (grandmother), Sardinia, Kyle Yockey (father), Amelia, seated, the birthday girl, Ruby Burns (great, great grandmother) holding the newest addition to the family, baby Landon David Yockey.

The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Ruby on her 92nd birthday and welcome Landon David Yockey.

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Eddy and Cathy Forsythe, Sardinia are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Amy Beth Forsythe to Dustin (Dusty) Travis Bohl. Dusty is the son of Dick and Kay Bohl also of Sardinia. Amy is a 2003 graduate of Whiteoak High School and a 2007 graduate of Ashworth University. She is currently employed by Kroger’s in Hillsboro. Dusty is a 1995 graduate of Whiteoak High School. He is self employed on his family’s dairy farm. The wedding will take place Saturday, April 9, 2011 at the Sardinia Church of Christ. Reception will follow at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Georgetown. The couple will be residing on the farm in Sardinia. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Amy and Dusty on their upcoming nuptials

February's Storyteller of the Month, Leola Gray, read two books to second graders at Hamersville School. The Grump

by Mark Ludy was a fascinating story about a grumpy old man whose life was changed by a little girl who could not hear. Mrs. Gray also read The Nutcracker Ballet by Deborah Hautzig and displayed a small part of her Nutcracker collection for our enjoyment. She donated some Nutcrackers to each classroom to use as rewards for students who make the most 100s in one month with the Accelerated Reading program. Teachers and students would like to express our gratitude to Mrs. Gray for spending time with us and promoting reading in a very special way.

Deadline approaching to apply for scholarship

Shawnee State University releases Dean’s List for Fall Semester 2010

The final date for receiving applications for the scholarship offered

by Ripley Federal Savings Bank is March 18, 2011. This scholarship is non-recurring and will be awarded in the amount of $500.00.

All high school seniors in the counties of Adams, Brown, Clermont and Highland, who are planning to attend college and major in business, economics, finance or accounting, and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher, may apply for this award.

Application forms are available at the Ripley office located at 1006 S. Second Street, Ripley, Ohio; the Georgetown office located at 200 E. State Street, Georgetown, Ohio, or from your high school guidance counselor.

Dave Todt, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs at Shawnee State University, has released the Dean's List for the Fall Semester 2010. To be named on the list, students must be full time and achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or better.

Local students on the Dean’s List Fall Semester 2010 include Ann Marie Daly-Hyden, Fine Arts, Aberdeen, Krista

Davidson, Medical Laboratory, Georgetown, Aaron Krentz, Social Sciences, Ripley, Sarah Church, Psychology; Jordan Orr, Sport Studies, Sardinia, Molly Gilliam, Mathematics; Clayton Johnson, Computer Engineering Technology, Seaman, Aaron Krentz, Social Sciences, Ripley, and Bonnie Allen, Psychology; Tara Bowman, Business Administration, Winchester.

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On Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, twenty-four new members were inducted into the Jean Grider Chapter of the National Career and Technical Honor Society of Southern Hills Career and Technical Center. President Lauren Heath welcomed the parents and guests of the inductees as well as the entire Southern Hills student body and staff. Residing President Heath opened the ceremony and emphasized the high honors granted to students chosen for the society. Senior honor society member Elizabeth Nash read the names of the students who were chosen for induction for the 2010-2011 school year. The ceremony began by the selected students’ names being called; as the inductees walked to the front and lit a candle (which symbolized their dedication of knowledge) they were officially a member of the Jean Grider Chapter of the Career and Technical Honor Society. Students were selected for membership based on academic achievement, strength of character, leadership skills, honesty, responsibility, and a dedication of service in and out of their school. After the ceremony, parents and guests were invited to a celebration reception. Ms. Susan Flanagan, Advisor, announced that this is the first year Southern Hills CTC has been affiliated with the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), having previously been associated with the National Honor Society. The mission of the National Technical Honor Society is “to honor student achievement and leadership, promote educational excellence, and enhance career opportunities for technical students.” They provide recognition for excellence in technical education and create occupational opportunities for America's top work force education students. Pictured left to right, front row: Liz Garrison, Beth Stacey, Haleigh Mitchell, Mallory Smith, Chelsea Zugg, Emily Kistler, Aundrea Fletcher, Elizabeth Nash, Kaitlyn Meyers, Cassy Hall; Middle row: Honor Society Advisor Ms. Susan Flanagan, Chelsea Luman, Liz Knight, Rachael Mullis, Kayla Barger, Kyle Jodrey, Tyler Hibbits, Katheryn Fitzpatrick, Aaron Johnson, Coty Hicks, Kelly Holland; Back row: Ashley Ferree, Bryan Music, Richard Grenner, Tyler Meyer, Kaitlyn Feck, Rebekah Rummel, Anna Taylor, Jordan McKenzie, Shyanna Wagner, Chelsey Jones, Lauren Heath.

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Fayetteville Elementary Science Fair winners announced Fayetteville Elementary held their annual science fair competition on Feb. 17, 2011. Many students in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade competed in this event and received ribbons for their efforts. Best of Show winners advanced to the Brown County Science Fair on Feb, 26. Pictured above, left to right - Third Grade Best of Show: Front Row: Jay Cox, Caylee Noble Back Row: Holden Rigby, Dakota Fehring, Alycia Saylor; Fourth Grade Best of Show: Mark Wolfer, McKenna Schaefer. Danielle Lockwood; Fifth Grade Best of Show: Chase Lockwood, Lauren Guenther, Faith Holden.

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Carpentry seniors are “Going Green”

On Feb. 11, 2011 the Hamersville Elementary first grade students celebrated their 100th day of school. They began the day by counting to 100 and then releasing 100 balloons. The first grade students participated in centers throughout the day. They counted, gathered, and estimated 100 things. The 100th day of school was a success as students enjoyed participating in group activities. Also, as part of the 100th Day of School celebration students collected and then donated pennies to our school's M & M fund. Students donated over 200 dollars to the fund. The M & M fund helps buy supplies for students at Hamersville. Thank you to all of the volunteers for helping make this day a success!

The carpentry program is building an environmentally friendly house project this year. The term used to describe the environmentally friendly building techniques are commonly referred to as “Going Green”. The house currently being built by the students has incorporated many of the “Green” concepts. All exterior walls are being built with 2x6 studs with the studs spaced on 24” centers. This allows the use of more insulation in the side walls and increases the “R” factor of the wall. It also reduces the number of studs needed from the conventional 2x4 studs spaced on 16” centers most commonly used without compromising the strength of the structure. The ceiling is also being upgraded to an “R” 38 further reducing the size of the heating unit required. All floor joists are “I” joists made from oriented strand board and plywood which reduces the amount of old growth trees required to be cut for larger boards normally used in the floor. The crawl space is also designed to be insulated further reducing heat loss. The class is also experimenting with solar and wind power. Although the house project has not yet been planned to have solar power the students now have a solar power and wind power simulator used to teach the basic concepts behind these alternative sources of energy. In the recent “Showcase” projects done by the senior carpentry class, the students built a “mockup” of a “Green” house and incorporated their knowledge of solar power. They successfully powered a television and VCR using a roof mounted solar panel to charge a 12 volt battery storage system. The batteries in turn were hooked to an inverter to change the 12 volt system to a 110 volt system which powered the TV and VCR. The students were pleasantly surprised when their system worked and the TV sprang to life. The future of the construction industry rests on the ability of our construction workers to build homes that are both attractive and cost effective to build and operate. The Southern Hills Carpentry program is committed to embrace the changes necessary to compete in today’s ever changing world. Pictured left to right are David Steward, Cory Martell, Bryan Jent with solar simulator.

Kindergarten Registration QUESTION? Do you have a son or daughter who will be graduating from high school in 2025? If so, now is the time to register them for kindergarten.

Following are some dates you will need to remember and mark on your calendar.

On March 14, 2011, kindergarten packets will be available for parents to pick up at the Elementary School office to be completed and returned at registration.

On March 24, 2011, kindergarten registration will be held in the RULH Elementary Library from 5pm to 8 pm.

Registration has been conveniently scheduled during parent teacher conferences.

Please bring the following with you to registration: *Student’s birth certificate with a raised seal. It will be copied and noted that it is an original birth certificate and returned to you

*Up-to-date immunization record which should include dates of: 4 doses of diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus vaccine (the 5th dose should be given before school starts in August), 3 doses of polio vaccine (the 4th dose should be given before school starts in August), 2 doses of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, 3 doses of hepatitis B vaccine, 2 doses of varicella or chicken pox vaccine (second dose is a new requirement this year) *Student’s social security number *Parent photo identification such as a driver’s licenses *Proof of residence such as a bill showing your current address *Proof of custody, if applicable Remember, that your child will need to be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30 to attend

kindergarten in August, 2011.

If you have a student attending RULH Elementary schools and you notify us, we will send the packet home with your child.

We are looking forward to meeting our new class of students and helping them have a positive introduction to our school. If you have any questions, please call Donna Sutton, RN, at 937-392-1141.

Preschool Application Ripley Preschool personnel will be available with applications for any child who will be 3 years old by September 30, 2011, to attend preschool.

Documents needed to complete the preschool application process are: child’s birth certificate, up to date immunization record, child’s social security number and the front page of your most recent 1040 tax return. Please direct any questions to the Brown County Office of Education at 937378-6118.

WB FFA attend judging

BY Dara Howser WB FFA news reporter

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Eastern Brown FFA Chapter competes in job interview On Jan. 27, 2011, students of the Eastern Brown FFA Chapter competed in the District Job Interview contest held at Lynchburg-Clay High School. The team did very well as they competed with other students within the district. Imash Turkbaev received 1st place in his category and will be moving on to compete in the State Job Interview Contest on March 5, 2011.

Pictured from back left: Dakota Bailey, Imash Turkbaev, and Matthew Poettker. Pictured, front row from left: Carly Ratliff

The Western Brown FFA went to Marysville for a judging competition on March 5th.

The trip was three hours long.

Members traveled up to participate in Dairy, General Livestock, Equine, Wildlife, and Poultry contests. The Dairy team placed 8th, the General Livestock team placed 25th, Equine placed 10th, Wildlife placed 29th, and the Poultry team placed 16th Josh Prine placed 14th individually.

Congratulations to all FFA members who woke up at 5:45 a.m. to judge in these areas.

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SAE results for Western Brown FFA

BY Dara Howser WB FFA news reporter This year’s FFA supervised agricultural experience results are as followed. Dara Howser, Taylor Hopkins and Lara Staples were all recently announced as state ffa proficiency finalist. Dara Howser

made top four in the state with three different proficiency’s in Specialty crop, Diversified Ag and grain production she also will be recognized as the District Star Farmer. Taylor Hopkins made top four in forest management and Lara Staples made top four in state in Animal care. Zach Wallace,

Nathan Rymer, Matt Lodwick, Brad Jones and Trevor Jimison also placed in district proficiency’s. Dara Howser, Taylor Hopkins, Brittany Grant, Jake Latham, Emily Siemer, Matt Lodwick, Nathan Rymer and Amber Huiet all will be receiving their State FFA degrees.

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13 arrested in G-town drug sweep CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Cahall attended the briefing, listening in as Gifford assigned different individuals to be taken into custody by the two man arrest units.

When asked about the sweep, Cahall said “I hate that it has to happen, but I’m glad the police department is on top of the problem. We don’t want to pull any punches when it comes to ridding the community of drugs.”

Regarding the expense of the sweep, Cahall said “It’s worth every penny spent.”

Coburn said on March 7 that the expenses involved in the investigation, undercover buys and arrest sweep totaled “well over 15 thousand dollars.”

Corburn supplied a detailed press release about the investigation and sweep, saying “The investigation is a result of citizen complaints about illegal narcotics trafficking by people selling their prescription medications.”

The release continued, saying “This investigation started in December of 2010, when Chief Coburn first received a complaint...advising of two subjects who were selling their prescription pills. The informant was upset that these people both had young children in their homes and were receiving government aid to purchase their alleged needed medication that they were selling. The informant works and has to pay for their own medical care, and they felt it was just not right for some peo-

ple to get aid and then sell their pills.”

Those indicted by a Brown County Grand Jury following the investigation include: 30 year old Terry White of Georgetown is facing three counts of aggravated trafficking in drugs. White is accused of selling Percocet and Opana, both controlled substances, on three occasions during the month of January, 2011.

Two of those charges carry the specification that they were committed in the presence of a juvenile.

33 year old April Jones of Georgetown is facing three counts of aggravated trafficking in drugs. Jones is accused of selling Percocet and Opana, both controlled substances, on three occasions during the month of January, 2011.

Two of those charges carry the specification that they were committed in the presence of a juvenile.

29 year old Tom Dean of Georgetown is accused of two counts of aggravated trafficking in drugs.

Dean is accused of trying to sell Methadone and Oxycodone on two occasions during the month of January 2011.

38 year old Dennis Nash of Georgetown is accused of one count of aggravated trafficking in drugs.

He is accused of offering Percocet for sale on one occasion during the month of January, 2011.

23 year old Andrew

Abercrombie of Georgetown is 30 year old Robert Clifton of facing three counts of aggravat- Georgetown is facing one count ed trafficking in drugs. of aggravated trafficking in Abercrombie is accused of drugs. selling Percocet and Methadone, Clifton is accused of selling or both controlled substances, on attempting to sell Percocet, a three occasions during the controlled substance, in January, month of January, 2011.

2011.

Two of those charges carry He faces a specification that the specification that they were the offense was committed in the committed in the presence of a presence of a juvenile. juvenile.

24 year old Nathan Chinn of 22 year old Amber Sullivan of Georgetown faces one count of Georgetown is facing three aggravated trafficking in drugs. counts of aggravated trafficking Chinn is accused of selling or in drugs. attempting to sell Adderall, a Sullivan is accused of selling controlled substance, in January Percocet and Methadone, both of 2011. controlled substances, on three 24 year old Kristen Bannister occasions during the month of faces two counts of aggravated January, 2011. trafficking in drugs.

Two of those charges carry Bannister is accused of selling the specification that they were or attempting to sell Adderall committed in the presence of a and Opana, both controlled subjuvenile. stances, in January and February 19 year old Adam Geschwind of 2011. of Amelia is charged with one Coburn told the Press that he count of aggravated trafficking hoped that word of the arrests in drugs. would serve to “help persuade Geschwind is accused of sell- small time drug dealers to get ing or offering to sell Opana, a out of the business before they controlled substance, on one really get started.” occasion in January of 2011.

Coburn thanked the Brown 29 year old Matthew Fetters, County Sheriff’s Office, saying address unknown, faces one “Sheriff (Dwayne) Wenninger count of trafficking in marijuana. and Chief Deputy (John) Fetters is accused of selling or Schadle have helped us in all our offering to sell marijuana on one sweeps, they have made sure we occasion during January 2011. have room to lock these people 20 year old Cierra Grant of up.”

Georgetown is facing one count He also thanked Schadle and of trafficking in cocaine.

BCSO detectives for “some very Grant is accused of selling or useful information.” attempting to sell cocaine on one Coburn also expressed gratioccasion during January 2011. tude to Brown County 22 year old David Scott of Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Georgetown is facing one count Little and her staff, as well as of trafficking in drugs and two Mayor Cahall and members of counts of aggravated trafficking the Georgetown Village Council in drugs. for their continued support.

He is accused of selling or Coburn closed the press attempting to sell Opana, release with praise for his offiSuboxone and Percocet, all con- cers, commending them for their trolled substances on three occa- efforts, singling out Gifford for sions during January 2011. running the investigation and Lt. Two of those charges carry Rob Freeland and Patrolman chamber is not in violation of the the specification that they were Matt Staggs for developing the Ohio Revised Code.

Landon expressed frustration committed in the presence of a informants. and anger that the gas chamber is juvenile. still operational.

“No pipes have been removed, no tanks have been removed. There is nothing to keep those dog wardens from using the chamber to kill dogs.”, she said.

Following discussions with Little and Brown County Dog Warden Andrew Dunn, the county response to the OSPCA, reads “the Brown County Animal Shelter is not presently using that device to euthanize dogs pending review of the proper procedures per the appropriate sections of the Ohio Revised Code.”

The letter from Bell also requested “copies of any and all policies and procedures, records and information, to include but not be limited to operation manuals, directives, internal and external memos, communications, registry information, notes, receipts, logs transcripts, meeting minutes, licenses, permits governing the euthanasia or destruction of dogs or other animals.”

Bell asked for the information

by March 11.

In their response, the commissioners replied “The Brown County Board of Commissioners is confident that Andrew Dunn, Brown County Dog Warden, is making a good faith effort to comply with your request in a timely manner as required by the appropriate sections of the Ohio Revised Code.”

The letter was sent after the OSPCA learned of 37 dogs being seized and euthanized on the same day from a residence holmangmc.com near Ripley on Feb. 10.

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While the county agreed to “temporarily discontinue” use of the gas chamber in a written response to the OSPCA, Jennings is drawing the line at dismantling it.

“I’m not prepared to go out and destroy county property just yet”, he said.

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Jobless numbers rise sharply CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 March and then begins to drop as the weather warms and seasonal jobs begin to return.

The spike in January also reflects temporary workers hired for the Christmas season leaving the work force.

Since hitting a two year low of 10.2 percent in October of 2010, the jobless rate in Brown County has risen each of the past three months.

However, the numbers look better in 2011 than they did in 2010.

The January 2010 jobless rate in Brown County was 14.7 percent, rising to 14.8 in February 2010 before falling below the current rate of 13.7 percent in April of 2010.

The numbers tell much the same tale in the counties that border Brown County.

In Adams County, the January jobless rate rose 1.9 percent to 15.4 percent.

Clermont County saw an increase of 1.2 percent, rising to 10.6 percent.

Highland County rose 1.0 percent to tally 15.3 percent for January, and the unemp-loyment rate in Clinton County rose .7 percent to come in at 15.4 percent.

There has also been some major shuffling of the counties at the top of the unemployment rate chart in Ohio.

For months, Clinton and Highland counties have been at or near the top in the jobless rate.

However, for January of 2010, each of them has fallen four spots.

The highest unemployment rate in the state is now in Ottawa County at 18.9 percent.

Clinton and Highland counties only exceeded that number once in the past two years, both of them in January of 2010.

Number two is Pike County at 16.7 percent. That county is being hit hard by the closing of the company known locally in Waverly as Mills Pride, a prefabricated cabinet manufacturer.

That plant is expected to close for good in the coming months, putting hundreds out of work.

Number three on the list is Morgan County at 16.1 percent, fourth is Meigs County at 15.8.

Adams and Clinton counties are tied for the fifth highest jobless rate at 15.4 percent each.

Highland County dropped to sixth place at 15.3.

The lowest unemployment rate in the state is in Mercer County at 6.8 percent.

The second lowest is Delaware County at 7.0.

Geauga and Franklin counties are tied for third lowest at 8.3 percent.

Hancock and Union counties are tied for fourth place at 8.4 percent.

(Cathode Ray Tube) order tubetype monitors were upgraded to Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) monitors received from the DOD. During this time, Siegler simultaneously completed another project to migrate all school district servers from Novell Network Software to Windows Server 2008 over the summer.

This entailed configuring and installing 15 servers.

The job was further complicated when Siegler’s technology aide was laid off due to budget cutbacks.

Siegler said he would like to thank the staff for their patience

during the transition and his family members for helping to accomplish the upgrades.

He said couldn’t have done this without their help.

Siegler’s mother, Sharon Neitzel, volunteered over five weeks of her time to help with the upgrade. His wife, Heather and his two sons, Jordan and Tyler spent many days helping as well.

The board of education saved approximately $100,000 by upgrading all of the computers in the school district by using the refurbished, donated computers received from the DOD rather than purchasing them from a computer vendor.

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Fayetteville-Perry Schools recently completed a major upgrade to computers and servers in the schools.

Bill Siegler, the district technology coordinator, routinely applies for surplus computer and technology equipment from the US Department of Defense (DOD).

The DOD offers computers and equipment through the “Computers for Learning” ((CFL) program. The program was created to provide useful instructional technology (IT) equipment to schools and educational nonprofit organizations serving grades pre-K through 12.

The DOD CFL program is designed to streamline the transfer of surplus DID IT equipment to schools.

Over the last several years, the Fayetteville-Perry School District has received about 2,500 computers from the DOD. For security reasons, some of the donated computers have had hard drives or other components removed.

Since not all the computers are ready for installation when they arrive, Mr. Siegler salvages any valuable parts to use when refurbishing other computers he plans to upgrade.

Over the summer of 2010, all of the district’s computers were replaced by DOD-donated equipment. This equates to about 400 computers.

Approximately 150 CRT

Ohio Tobacco Festival farm machinery consignment auction Each March, the Ohio Tobacco Festival has its annual farm equipment auction to raise money for the club's scholarships, contests, prizes, and festival.

The auction will feature used farm equipment, including tractors, lawn and garden equipment, construction, shop and forestry equipment as well as new and used trucks and cars. There will be no household or junk items.

Equipment can be unloaded from March 14 – 18 between 8

a.m. and 5 p.m. The auction is scheduled for 9 a.m., March 19. All equipment must be off the lot by 6 p.m., March 20, 2011. The auction will take place at the tobacco warehouse located next to the Family Dollar Store on St. Rt. 52 in Ripley. Ample parking will be available at RULH Elementary School across the street from the auction.

For more information call Greg Applegate, President, OTF at (937) 392-1590.

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St. Michael School, Ripley held their first fish fry on Friday, March 11 from 4:30 7:30 p.m.

The dinners will continue each Friday through Friday, April 15, 2011.

Patrons will have their choice of ‘all-you-can-eat’ batter friend or baked fish plus side dishes of baked potato or french fries, cole slaw and a beverage. The friend oyster dinner will also be on the menu again as will be the ever popular fried oyster sandwich.

The children will be selling homemade desserts.

Carryout orders are available by calling (937) 3921356. Adult fish dinners are $8.00, children (under 12) fish dinner is $4.00. Oyster dinner is $8.00 and the oyster sandwich is $5.00.

Carry out lunches are also available made to order.

Orders must be called in 30 minutes in advance. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lunches are $6.00.

OVRDC’s Full Commission meeting and election of officers

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Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission’s (OVRDC) annual Full Commission meeting and election of officers will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2011 in Fayette County at the Fayette County Council on Aging, 1179 South Elm Street, Washington Court House, Oh. registration and social time will be held at 5:30 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 6 p.m.

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members have received their registration information and anyone planning to attend must RSVP by Monday, March 28, 2011. The banquet and meeting are open for others interested in attending. If you are interested in attending and do not receive information or if you have any questions please call (800) 223-7491 or visit www.ovrdc.org. The banquet cost is $25.00 which must be paid by Wednesday, March 30, 2011.

Dr. Charles Miller to give joint replacement seminar at OVM Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in partnership with Doctor Charles D. Miller, will host a “Joint Replacement Seminar” on March 23 at 4:30 p.m.

Dr. Miller will speak with community members about what to expect before, during and after an elective joint replacement surgery. In addition, people will be given educational literature and have the opportunity to learn about the rehabilitation process.

This seminar would be beneficial for an individual considering joint replacement, anyone with a family member who is considering joint replacement or a person who is already scheduled to have

elective joint replacement surgery.

Dr. Miller is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with Wellington orthopedic and Sports Medicine. He is the Rehabilitation Services Medical Director for Advanced Regional Therapy and Cedar Hall Subacute Rehabilitation Unit at Ohio Valley Manor.

The FREE seminar will be held at OVM and is open to the public. Light refreshments will be available. Please call (937) 392-0475 by March 18 if you would like to attend.

Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located north of Ripley, Ohio on U.S. Highway 68.

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Basic Home Repair offered at SSCC’s South Campus Southern State Community College’s continuing education offerings will include Basic Home Repair 101 this spring on the college’s South Campus, 12681 U.S. Route 62, near Sardinia.

The course will be offered in five two-hour sessions and participants will be able to discuss individual needs and explore methods for repair with instructor Rick Cline, maintenance manager for the college’s South Campus.

• Session 1: Power Tool Basics will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22 • Session 2: Carpentry Repairs will be held from 79 p.m. on Wednesday,

March 23 • Session 3: Plumbing Repairs will be held from 79 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5 • Session 4: Electrical Repairs will be held from 79 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12 • Session 5: Exterior/Interior Repairs will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19 Cost for the five-session course is $49 and the course code is ENRC 589 ZS1. To learn more about registering for this or any other continuing education course, please visit www.sscc.edu/business_ind ustry/continuing_education.htm. For more information, please contact Russ Brewer at 937-695-9002.

2010 Census numbers released, most show gains CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ple. That is a 14.2 percent gain.

Pleasant Township rounds out the double digit population gains.

That township grew by 558 people to 5745, a 10.8 percent gain.

Pleasant Township is the most populous township in the county.

Brown County still remains a rural county in terms population.

The total 2010 population of villages within the county, including Lake Lorelei and Lake Waynoka, is 16,523 people, or about one third of the population of the county.

This means that two people in the county out of three live in unincorporated areas.

Mount Orab Mayor Bruce Lunsford expressed surprise at the numbers for his village, remarking that the 2008 estimates appeared to have been

low.

“I’m pleased to see the growth.”, Lunsford said.

“All businesses look at the number of rooftops and growth rates when they make decisions on where to locate or expand and I think these numbers put us in a pretty good position.”

Georgetown Mayor Dale Cahall echoed those sentiments. “(The growth) will help our tax base and help us to keep growing”, he said.

“We’re happy with the ten year tally and pleased that people are choosing to live here in Georgetown.”, he added.

More detailed census data containing demographic and other information will be available at a later date.

The figures released today will be used by the state of Ohio to redraw U.S. Congressional and State House and Senate districts.

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Dates set for Library Book Club for Adults

Quarter auction in Georgetown

The Brown County Public Library has announced its dates in March for the Book Club for Adults.

Wednesday, March 16 at 11 a.m. at the Sardinia Library, 1 p.m. at the Georgetown Library, and Thursday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Library.

Georgetown Softball will be hosting a Quarter Auction on Wednesday, March 16 at the Georgetown High School Cafetorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Proud sponsors are Embroidery Pointe, Cahall Bros., Inc., Katie Chadwell and Kathy Chadwell.

For more information call (937) 378-0017.

Steak dinner in R’ville The Russellville Church of Christ will hold their annual spring Steak Dinner on Saturday March 19 serving from 5 to 7 p.m. Menu consists of Baked steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, tossed salad and dessert for $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children. To call ahead for carry out please call (937) 3775505.

The church is located South Columbus Street.

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Brown County Tea Party to meet in Mt. Orab The Brown County Tea Party will be meeting at the public library in Mt. Orab on March 19 at 2:30 p.m. We will have a speaker on the Constitution, and discussions of SB5, the feasibility of a local currency, and other Tea Party related issues.

Questions should be directed to Tom Crush at (513) 313-2314; thomascrush@gmail.com

Population Changes Name Byrd Twp Clark Twp Eagle Twp Franklin Twp Green Twp Huntington Twp Jackson Twp Jefferson Twp Lewis Twp Perry Twp Pike Twp Pleasant Twp Scott Twp Sterling Twp Union Twp Washington Twp.

2010 739 3121 1344 1654 3652 2763 1581 1433 2697 4735 4243 5745 1294 4427 3064 2354

2000 740 3165 1438 1596 3389 2968 1221 1355 2362 4830 3742 5187 1253 3753 3015 2271

Change -1 -44 -94 58 263 -205 360 78 335 -95 501 558 41 674 49 83

Population Changes Name Aberdeen Village Fayetteville Village Georgetown Village Hamersville Village Higginsport Village Lake Lorelei Lake Waynoka Mount Orab Village Ripley Village Sardinia St. Martin Village

2010 1638 330 4331 546 251 1170 1173 3664 1750 980 129

2000 1603 372 3691 515 291 N/A N/A 2307 1745 862 N/A

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Spearpoint is a group of professional musicians.

They have been playing together for over 2 years honing their sound.

They have performed regularly at venues such as Jefferson Hall at Newport on the Levee, Northside Tavern, The Museum Center, Taste of Clermont, The Hedge, Channel 19 in Cincinnati and more.

These guys bring it. They play a huge variety of covers from surf songs to Beatles, The Who, southern rock favorites, women of rock specials, to contemporary rock hits.

Come see them perform at the Gaslight Theater in Georgetown, Ohio, Saturday, March 26, at 6:00 P.M. It is for a good cause, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Donations are appreciated. See their ad in the Clermont Sun and The Brown County News

Please contact one of the following individuals or send a message to our website for more information on booking this group.

Jim St. Pierre – 513.509.9657 Mark Giambrone – 513.382.3054 Spearpoint@live.com

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Lady G-Men down Lady Mohawks, claim district title

By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press After a 10-day layoff, the Georgetown Lady G-Men

brought their A-game to Springfield, downing the Madison Lady Mohawks by a score of 43-37 and claiming a district championship.

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Georgetown’s Amanda Jelley was all smiles after receiving her medal for being a district champion.

"It was a great team effort," said Georgetown coach Bernie Cropper. "They all did their job. We did what we wanted to do, especially defensively."

All-American Ally Malott got the Lady Mohawks off to a quick start, scoring in the post and canning a 3-pointer in the first four minutes. Brittany Shields added a jumper and Madison took a 7-2 lead.

Hannah Jones found the net with a jumper at the midway mark of the first frame, starting a Georgetown run. Casey Carter and Jesse Kidwell hit back-to-back threes, giving the Lady G-Men a 10-7 advantage.

Malott scored another goal in the paint before Hannah Zurbuch finished the quarter with an offensive rebound and stick back. After one complete, Georgetown held a 12-9 lead.

Madison opened the second stanza much like the first, outscoring the Lady G-Men 72. Malott had four points and Ashley Cox added three during the run that gave the Lady Mohawks a 16-14 edge.

Zurbuch tied the count with two charity tosses with 3:29 remaining in the half.

Madison's Olivia Philpot and Georgetown's Becca Whitaker traded free throws

before Shields scored with 18 ticks left, giving the Lady Mohawks a 20-18 lead at the break.

Early in the third quarter, Madison took a five-point advantage when Cox scored two baskets in the paint.

Carter responded with a cut down the lane and added a 3pointer, pulling the Lady GMen to within two, at 26-24.

Rachel Blevins scored in the lane for Madison with 4:23 remaining in the period. Her basket was the last for the Lady Mohawks in the quarter.

Over the final four minutes of the third, Georgetown went on a 10-0 run. Kirsten Grant scored three times in the post.

Zurbuch hit a jumper and a layup as the Lady G-Men took a 34-28 lead into the fourth and final frame.

"Casey, Kirsten, Hannah, Becca, Amanda, all of them did a tremendous job," said Cropper. "We rebounded the ball so well in that second half, which was key to the win."

Madison tightened things up when Philpot drained a three just over a minute into the fourth quarter.

The Lady G-Men responded with another run. Carter hit two bank shots. Whitaker added a free throw and

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Georgetown’s Casey Carter banks home two of her gamehigh 15 points in the Lady G-Men’s win over Madison.

Kidwell converted two at the line, extending the Georgetown lead to 41-31 with just under two minutes remaining in the game.

Shields and Abby Jerger hit late 3-pointers for the Lady Mohawks, but it was too little, too late as Georgetown captured the district title with a 43-37 win.

"Beating one of the top teams in the state was special," said Cropper. "You have to give it up to our kids. They really earned it today. They've been a special group and are great kids."

Carter led all scorers with 15 tallies. Zurbuch added

eight. Grant and Kidwell chipped in seven and five, respectively. Whitaker finished with four. Amanda Jelley and Jones each scored two.

Malott paced the Lady Mohawks with 11. Cox and Shields added seven points each. Philpot finished with five.

"Amanda did a great job on Malott, although she was giving up a foot," added Cropper.

In fact, Jelley held the AllAmerican to just 11 points, all in the first half.

The win lifted the Lady GMen to 24-0 on the year.

Lady Warriors win defensive battle, take Southeast District championship

By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press The Eastern Lady Warriors traveled to Athens last Saturday and came away with a district title, downing the Ironton Lady Tigers, 31-28.

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The Georgetown Lady G-Men huddle prior to their win over Madison in the district final.

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Eastern’s Amber Yockey scored six points in the Lady Warriors’ district championship game.

Eastern’s Leeza Rickey made a 3-pointer during the first quarter of the Lady Warriors’ district tournament win.

"We struggled shooting the ball a little," said Eastern coach John Burrows. "It is a different perspective down there."

The Lady Warriors, most of them playing for the first time at the Convocation Center, showed no signs of rust early (they won the district semifinal at Waverly nine days before). Eastern got the ball in the paint and drained a shot from the perimeter. Christina Burns connected for six points in the lane and Leeza Rickey netted a 3-pointer as the Lady Warriors took an 11-4 advantage.

Then the shooting woes began for Eastern. The Lady Warriors went 0-for-4 from the line in the opening frame and turned the ball over on three-straight trips, allowing Ironton to fight its way back into the game. After eight minutes of play, the Lady Warriors clung to an 11-9 edge.

"We got the ball inside early," said Burrows. "Then we turned the ball over and missed some free throws. If we make them, we could have opened it up a bit in that first quarter."

The second stanza belonged to the Lady Tigers. Ironton outscored Eastern 5-2 in the frame, taking a 14-13 lead into intermission.

In the first two minutes of the third period, Shayla Black knocked down a three, putting Eastern in front 16-14. Amber Yockey scored on pair of drives and by the end of the third quarter, the Lady Warriors took a 20-16 lead.

"The third quarter was the turning point," said Burrows.

"Shayla hit a big three and Amber got to the basket a couple of times. We pressed them and made them turn it over."

The fourth quarter pace was a little quicker. Allison Prine

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Eastern’s Christina Burns scored eight points, grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked four shots during the Lady Warriors’ win over Ironton.

and Yockey penetrated the lane several times, scoring or getting to the free throw line.

Eastern pushed its lead to five before the Lady Tigers made a comeback bid. In the end, the Lady Warriors held on for the 31-28 victory.

"We held on and our zone was good," added Burrows.

"We were weary of (Nikki) Elswick. She's a good post player who can step out and make shots. We held her to just one three. Our zone stopped their penetration and we held them at bay."

Burns led a balanced Eastern attack with eight. She also blocked four shots and grabbed 12 rebounds. Black

added seven points. Yockey chipped in six. Prine netted five. Rickey finished with three and Emily Tatman scored two.

"Christina played well," said Burrows. "Allison took control at the end. Her and Amber got to the basket and the line at the end. Amber is pretty important to us. She is the glue that holds us together.

She is long and did a nice job out front in our zone."

Alex Taylor paced Ironton with a game-high 11. Elswick added eight.

Arieal Schweickart chipped in four.

The win lifted Eastern to 19-4 on the season and gave them a district title.

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The Eastern fans celebrate the Lady Warriors’ trip to the “Sweet Sixteen.”

Lady Warriors win, advance to state Elite Eight

By Dave Borst The Brown County Press The Eastern Brown Lady Warriors were hungry on Wednesday night.

They had just finished a comeback victory over the Garaway Lady Pirates, 35-30, to advance to the regional final of the Division III Ohio State Girls’ High School basketball tournament at the Ohio University Convocation Center in Athens, Ohio. The word was passed for the girls to leave their gear in the locker room. Pizza was on its way.

Flashback to two hours before.

The Lady Warriors and coach John Burrows weren’t thinking about food, but they were still hungry.

Hungry for a chance to get into the “Elite Eight,” that rarified air reserved for the final, best eight teams left in the tournament.

Standing in their way were the Garaway Lady Pirates, coming in with a record of 22-2. Both teams had experience, with each featuring a starting lineup that consisted of four seniors. The question would be, what style of game would the Lady

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Eastern’s Allison battles for a loose ball on the floor of the Convocation Center during the Lady Warriors’ win over Sugarcreek Garaway.

Warriors see from Garaway? The Lady Pirates had won their previous game by a score of only 16-10.

Would they try to play a slow pace, forcing patience from Eastern?

Coach Burrows said after the game, “We knew they were patient. I didn’t know if we could be that patient. They want you to gamble, turn the ball over. They want you to foul them, which we didn’t do.”

In fact, only one player for Eastern, senior Leeza Rickey, was anywhere close to foul trouble, and she finished the game with only three, while adding six points and two rebounds.

But the star of the game for Eastern was six-foot senior Christina Burns, who dominated the Lady Pirates in the low post for most of the game. Burns finished with a gamehigh 14 points, along with eight rebounds and four blocked shots in 26 minutes of action. She also went 4-of-4 from the free throw line.

When asked about her defensive game plan, Burns responded, “My player was left-handed, so my plan was to play her left side so she couldn’t score.”

Free throws would turn out to be the difference late in the game. After being down 16-12 at the end of the first half, Eastern blazed out of the locker room to score the first nine points of the second half, six by Burns and a 3-pointer by Rickey, to

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Eastern Coach John Burrows instructs the Lady Warriors during a timeout in their regional semifinal win over Sugarcreek Garaway.

take a 21-16 lead and would never look back. Rickey and senior Amber Yockey each finished the game with six points for Eastern. Senior Shayla Black added five points, including two clutch free throws near the 1:00 mark in the fourth quarter to effectively put the game on ice.

Garaway hit one more layup with 5.8 seconds to go to draw within three at 33-30, but they were forced to foul Yockey, sending her to the line for two shots. The 5-foot, 9-inch senior calmly sank both, and the

clock ran out on Garaway’s season with a final score of 35-30.

Junior Allison Prine, the youngest of Eastern’s starting lineup, added four points, three assists and one block.

Garaway senior Sarah Bardall was the leading scorer for the Lady Pirates with 12 points.

The Lady Warriors return to the Ohio University Convocation Center on Saturday for the regional final.

Tipoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.

Georgetown’s dream season ends in regional loss The Georgetown Lady GMen finished their season with a record of 24-1 after losing to the Anna Rockets in the regional semifinal at Springfield on Wednesday, 63-35.

"We had a good season and an historic year," said Georgetown coach Bernie Cropper. "Anna is an excellent team. They were physical, aggressive and fundamentally sound. The passed well and did a great job of seeing the floor."

The Lady G-Men took their first and only lead of the

evening when Jesse Kidwell opened the scoring with a jumper.

Anna answered with a 7-0 run that included two scores in the paint, one by Megan Fogt and one by Natalie Billing.

Kirsten Grant closed the gap to 7-4 when she scored on a layup with just over three minutes left in the first frame.

Fogt scored the final four points of the quarter, giving the Rockets an 11-4 edge after one complete.

Grant stuck back an offensive rebound and Casey Carter netted a 3-pointer in the first three minutes of the second, cutting the deficit to 13-9.

Unfortunately, things got

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RITCHIE BUTLER, SPORTS As I sit here putting together my final edition of The Brown County Press, I can’t help but to look back on my five years (18 months at the BCP) as sports editor.

I have seen kids, coaches, parents and fans ride a roller coaster of emotions over the seasons, signifying the importance of extra-curricular activities, not only for our schools, but for the communities as well.

There is a rich history of sports in Brown County and the surrounding areas. That feeling always came through in the ceremonies and games I have observed. The competition, tradition and atmosphere are second to none in our area and I hope the looming economic troubles do not hinder our ability to gather in the spirit of athletics.

High school and community athletic programs provide a place for the participants to learn sportsmanship and teamwork and to discover how far the human will can take an individual.

More importantly, the athletic venues allow folks to gather together, further emphasizing the unity and pride of being part of a community.

I will miss those times spent talking with people in the area, not just about sports, but about current events, finances, family, lives and deaths. The social aspect of my job may be the hardest part to leave.

The people at Sun Publishing and at the Brown County Press have become my friends. We have been through good times and bad, sharing and caring for one another.

Wayne Gates is really a unique individual. His attitude toward work and his knowledge of the world are always a refreshing part of my day. I’ve only known him for 18 months, but it feels like we may have been cut from the same mold.

Angie Allen is like an older sister, tough when she needs to be, gentle all other times.

We have argued and laughed for the last five years, but we do understand each other. It has been my privilege to know her.

Martha Jacob has only been with the Brown County Press for a few months, but I have known her for five years. She is another unique individual, truly one of a kind. I will miss hearing her stories. I still don’t know how one person can experience so much. The funny part is that it is all true.

I will miss you guys and wish you the best. I feel in my heart that the feeling is mutual.

worse during the final five minutes of the half. In fact, Anna outscored Georgetown 14-2 in that span.

Fogt went to work in the post for the Rockets, dropping five points during the run.

Ashley Frohne added four points and Rebecca Burch capped things off with a threepoint play just before the break.

At intermission, Georgetown trailed by a score of 27-11.

"I was disappointed at times tonight," said Cropper. "We made it look too easy for them defensively."

The third period was evenly played. Every time the Lady G-Men looked as though they were turning the tide, Anna responded.

Kidwell hit a three, closing the gap to 29-15. Fogt answered with a stick back.

Zurbuch scored in the post.

Billing made a layup.

The trend continued throughout the period with both teams dropping 11 points, playing to a score of 38-22 after three complete.

At the beginning of the final frame, the Lady G-Men threatened. Becca Whitaker scored on a drive. Zurbuch drained a 3-pointer, cutting the margin to 13, at 40-27.

With just over five minutes

left in the game, Zurbuch canned another three, got fouled and made the free throw, trimming the Anna lead to 43-31.

But over the course of the next three minutes, the Rockets outscored the Lady G-Men, 20-0. Anna used a full-court press to force Georgetown into several turnovers and hurried shots. the Rockets converted layups and free throws to blow the game open.

The Lady G-Men were unable to recover, eventually falling by a score of 63-35.

"We've had a great season," said Cropper. "You must give our kids credit. they have worked hard all year. We just didn't have it tonight. Anna had something to do with that."

Fogt led all scorers with 25 points for the Rockets. Burch added 10. Billing netted nine.

Frohne chipped in eight.

Carrie Watkins dropped seven.

Zurbuch paced the Lady GMen with 13. Kidwell added six. Carter and Grant chipped in five each. Megan Hatfield scored four and Whitaker finished with two.

The Lady G-Men bid farewell to three seniors in Zurbuch, Grant and Amanda Jelley.

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Georgetown’s Hannah Zurbuch puts up a runner during the Lady G-Men’s loss to Anna. Zurbuch scored 13 points.

years," said Cropper. "She plays so hard and has had a great season. Kirsten is such a good athlete and leader. she also played four years of varsity. Hannah has played for

three years. She had a good game offensively tonight."

"We'll miss their leadership," added Cropper. "They are great kids."

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Georgetown’s Jesse Kidwell hits a jumper to open the scoring versus Anna.

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Georgetown’s Kirsten Grant scored five points in her final game as a Lady G-Man.

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Ohio Valley University announced this week that Lindsay Osborne of Mt. Orab, Ohio, has signed on as the newest recruit to the women’s golf team.

“I am very excited about Lindsay being part of our program. She is an outstanding golfer that will be able to make an immediate impact on our program,” OVU Head Women’s Golf Coach Amy Colgrove said.

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"Lindsay and the Lady Scots golf program is a great match," OVU Athletic Director Dennis Cox added.

“She's a terrific student and is full of potential as a golfer."

Osborne, a Post Secondary Student, is currently attending Southern State Community College and will graduate from Western Brown High School in May of this year.

She has excelled academically and among her distinctions are

making the President’s and Dean’s Lists several times.

Lindsay is also a member of the National Honor Society.

Colgrove noted that Osborne was the first girl in her high school to compete and qualify for district play on an all boys team. Osborne intends to major in education this fall at OVU. To learn more about Ohio Valley University, visit www.ovu.edu.

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Ben Cropper of Georgetown (front, center) signs to play basketball for Southern State College in Hillsboro. Mother Melissa Cropper is at left and Bernie Cropper, Ben’s Father, is at right. Standing are Southern State Coach Grege Himes, (left), Georgetown Principal Perianne Germann (center) and Georgetown Boys Basketball Coach Mike Jennings (right). “I’m excited about continuing my basketball career. I’m ready to work to get where I need to be on the court and I’m ready to be a Patriot,” said Cropper.

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Standing, l-to-r, coach Dave Bickett, Western Brown A.D. Tim Cook. Sitting with Lindsay Osborne are Kim and Jerod Osborne.

UC-Clermont Cougars runners-up in USCAA Tournament The UC Clermont College men’s basketball team finished as the runner-up in the

2011 United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) National

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The 2010-2011 UC-Clermont Cougars men’s basketball team.

tournament and went in as the No. 2 seed.

The Cougars suffered a tough loss against the Cardinals of Andrews University in the championship match of the USCAA National Tournament. The final score was 54-69.

During the first half, the Cardinals had a rough start and fouled quite a bit. The Cougars were unable to capitalize on this as they were 7of-19 from the line. The Cardinals led the entire game, with the closest second-half deficit at three points.

“We were certainly disappointed to lose in finals, but we are very satisfied with the overall season. We were league champs, league tournament champs and ended with a 22-10 record and as the USCAA national runner-up,” said head coach John Hurley.

The Cougars played well in their opening game against the Southern Maine Seahawks.

The Cougars led the entire game with a 15-point lead at halftime and a won by a final score of 109-76. There were five Cougars in double figures, Adrion Graves (32), Tyler Knabb (19), Ian Gordon (15), Travis Donald (14) and

Nick Baynes (11).

At the semifinals match of the Cougars versus New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI) Lynx (No. 6 seed) the Cougars were up 48-42 at the half. The Lynx tied up the game at 52-52. After a few lead changes, the men pulled out a 90-86 win, advancing to the Finals of the USCAA National Tournament. All scoring was led by Graves (28). Other double figure scorers were Gordon (18), Maurice McGee (16) and Donald (12).

Graves, from Hughes High School, and Donald, from Taft High School, were named to the USCAA All-Tournament Division II Men's Team.

Congratulations to the 2010-2011 Cougars: Devin Bartlett Greg Folino Darwin Tolliver Peter Jackson Chaz Lawson Taylor Little Dylan Phillips Tyler Knabb Maurice McGee Ian Gordon Travis Donald Adrion Graves Nick Baynes

In just their first season in the Mid-South Conference, head coach Robin HagenSmith led the Bears to a tie for second place with a 13-5 conference mark. With this feat, Hagen-Smith was selected Mid-South Conference Coach of the Year by her fellow coaching peers. This is the seventh time in her career that coach Hagen-Smith has earned this honor.

Campbellsville's Whitney Ballinger was named Conference Player of the Year for the second consecutive season. Ballinger led the MSC in scoring, blocks and doubledoubles and second in rebounding. The senior averaged over 22 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks per game as she led the Tigers to a regular-season title.

For the Bears, junior Abby Ballman was selected to the

all-conference team, while senior Jill Cropper earned Honorable Mention All-MSC status.

Ballman, the Bears' point guard from Cincinnati, Ohio, tops the Mid-South with 100 steals on the season. This season she leads the Bears in points (13.9 per game), steals (3.03 per game) and assists (4.4 per game). At the line, she has accumulated a 82.6 percent free throw average, which also leads the Bears.

She also ranks second on the team with 18 blocks on the season.

Cropper, a center from Georgetown, Ohio, is second on the team averaging 12.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. She has also accumulated 43.9 percentage from the floor to go along with 43 assists, 17 steals and 11 blocks on the season.

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Georgetown graduate Jill Cropper was named Honorable Mention in the Mid-South Conference this season.

Georgetown’s Cahall letters at Centre College Clinton Cahall, a senior at Centre College, earned a letter for his participation on the College's cross country team during the 2010-2011 season.

The Centre Colonels compete in Division III of the NCAA and the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference, recognized as one of the top Division III confer-

ences in the country. Centre competes in 21 intercollegiate sports, 10 for men and 11 for women. Forty percent of the student body participates in one or more intercollegiate sport.

Cahall is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Cahall and is a graduate of Georgetown Jr./Sr High School.

Founded in 1819, Centre College is ranked among the U.S. News top 50 national liberal arts colleges. Forbes magazine ranks Centre 24th among all the nation's colleges and universities and has named Centre No. 1 among all institutions of higher education in the south for two years in a row. Consumers’ Digest

ranks Centre No. 1 in educational value among all U.S. liberal arts colleges. Centre alumni, known for their nation-leading loyalty in annual financial support, include two U.S. vice presidents and two Supreme Court justices.

The Shawnee State Women's Basketball Team overcame cold shooting in the first half to defeat Pikeville, 63-40, in the semifinals of the Mid-South Conference Tournament on Thursday evening.

The Bears got off to a hot start by building an early 8-0 lead in which sophomore Catrice Mitchell scored six of the eight points. Their lead quickly dwindled as Pikeville battled back to take an 18-15 advantage. Shawnee State went scoreless for over seven minutes until freshman Alannah Sheets ended the Bears' drought by sinking a pair of free throws. The Bears then regained the lead, 22-20, on an open court layup by Sheets. Senior Keilee Guthrie gave the Bears a 24-20 lead with a pair of free throws with 1:33 left in the half. Sheets laid in a basket with 1:15 remaining, giving the Bears the 26-20 halftime advantage.

Shawnee State came out with intensity in the second half and held Pikeville to only 19 points in the frame. The Bears opened the half with

back-to-back 3-pointers by senior Abby Ballman and Sheets. The Bears added another basket to cap off an 80 run.

Pikeville hit back-to-back buckets to cut the deficit 3425, but Shawnee State put on the pressure and went on a 102 run, taking a 44-27 lead.

Shawnee never looked back as they went on to defeat Pikeville 63-40, advancing to the semifinals of the MidSouth Tournament.

After shooting a dismal 25 percent in the first half, Shawnee State finished the game shooting 34 percent from the floor. The Bears shot 46 percent from beyond the arc, going 5-for-9 in the second half. At the line, Shawnee State converted 17-of-23 attempts for 74 percent.

Ballman led the Bears with 16 points, going 3-for-3 from behind the arc. She also pulled down five rebounds and dished out five assists in the game. Sheets added 15 points and four assists, while Cropper added 11 points and pulled down a team-high nine rebounds.

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Freedom Fellowship Church in Hillsboro will hold ‘Song Fest’ on Saturday, March 12 at 6 p.m. at the church, 7451 Pearidge Road.

Admission is free. Featuring “The Master Sounds,’ Springfield. A chicken and noodle dinner will be served at 4 p.m. before the song fest and all proceeds will benefit the ‘Relay for Life.”

St. Patrick’s Day Party will be held from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. at the St. Michael Church Hall in Mt. Orab on March 12. The event is sponsored by the “Holden Out for a Cure” Relay for Life Team. Entry fee for (21 and older is only $10 per person. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Brown County. For more information call Denise Holden at (937) 444-1343.

The Jamison Family Benefit will be held on Saturday, March 12 at the Hamersville Elementary and Middle School between 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Hamersville Youth Basketball Association for the benefit of the family. Hamersville instructional teams and pee-wee teams will be playing other area teams.

Lenten Event at St. Patrick's Church, featuring singer/songwriter Jim Cowan will take place on Saturday evening, March 12 beginning with a Mass at 5:15 p.m., a soup-supper (no charge) and the Lenten holy hour at 7 p.m.

SUNDAY 3/13 Special Concert at Bethel Shiloh Church of God to be held on Sunday, March 13 beginning at 11 a.m. Come enjoy entertainment by ‘The Blood Bought Trio. The church is located at 2771 Oakland Locust Ridge Road in Bethel.

MONDAY 3/14 The Eastern Local Schools “Core Construction” meeting will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 14 for the purpose of hearing about construction related issues.

Perry Township Trustees will meet in regular session on Monday, March 14 at 7 p.m. in Fayetteville. The public is invited to attend.

TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab will meet at 6:30

p.m. Monday, March 14, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further information is available by calling Hope Fain at (937) 4440404.

Pleasant Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15. Residents of the township are encouraged to attend.

Jackson Township Trustees will meet at 8 p.m. on Monday, March 14 in Ashridge, in regular session. Residents of Jackson Twp., are encouraged to attend.

Eastern Brown School Board will hold it’s regular meeting beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15. The public is encouraged to attend.

The Sardinia Village Council will meet for its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on March 14. The public is encouraged to attend.

Deadline for SSCC Foundation Scholarships in nursing/healthcare is set for March 15. For complete applications, eligibility guidelines and deadline dates contact Southern State’s office of financial aid at 1(800) 628-7722 , ext. 2610.

TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 14, at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714 The Hamersville Village Council will meet in regular session on Monday, March 14 at 7 p.m. Residents of the village are encouraged to attend the meeting.

TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 14 at Ripley Church of the Nazarene, 230 N. Second St. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501.

Higginsport Village Council will meet in regular session on Monday, March 14, at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.

The Brown County Commissioners will meet in regular session on Monday, March 14 at 9 a.m. in their chambers located at 800 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. The public is invited to attend TUESDAY 3/15 The Brown County Governing Board of Educational Services will meet in regular session at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15.

The public is invited to attend.

The BCGH Auxiliary will host its first “Quarter Auction” on Tuesday, March 15 in the Georgetown American Legion Hall, 1001 South main Street at 7 p.m. The event was originally set to be at the hospital but the location has changed. For more information contact Teri Baumann at (937) 378-7712.

COURT NEWS Property Sales Chad H and Miano Lela A. Daniels to Chad H. Daniels, 13.02 acres of land in Byrd Twp., filed 2/28/2011 Wells Fargo Bank NA and Randchar, Inc. to Kristina M. Tribull, 1 acre of land in Clark Twp., filed 3/3/2011, $62,000 Jeffrey A and Deborah A.Haffner to Deborah A. Haffner, 1.11 acres of land in Clark Twp., filed 3/2/2011 Patrick A Watson and Barbara Waugh to Patrick A. and Tracy Watson, 29.26 acres in Clark Twp., filed 3/1/2011 James A. Christman et al to Elizabeth Ann Christman, 71.01 acres of land in Eagle Twp., filed 2/28/2011 Bonnie L. Gerrard to Jenna Jo Gerard, Trustee, 1 acres of land in Eagle Twp., filed 3/2/2011 Beverly Jay Steinman to National Bank and Trust Company, 4.99 acres in Franklin Twp., filed 2/25/2011, $50,000 Sharon L. Couch to Secretary Housing and Urban Development, 6.60 acres of land in Green Twp., filed, 3/3/2011 Veterans of Foreign Wars to James Clinton Stapleton, 4.64 acres in the Village of Mt. Orab, Green Twp., filed 3/3/2011, $58,000 Lykins Enterprises, Inc. to Ravi Singh and Reena Rani, 3.78 acres of land and 9.85 acres in Huntington Twp., filed 3/2/2011, $750,000 Jo Ann Morgan to Thomas A. McCallister, 83.74 acres of land in Lewis Twp., Georgetown, filed 3/3/2011, $200,000 Marilyn Bowen and Larry Swearingen to Steve R. and Peggy A. McKinney, 75.97 acres of land in Lewis Twp., filed 2/25/2011, $150,000 Tom Reynolds Jr., to Vanderbilt Mortgage Finance, Inc., 2.96 acres of land, Lot 8 in Lyons Lair Estates, Lewis Twp., filed 3/3/2011, $40,500 Donald and Zoona Doughman to Zoona E. Doughman, Lot 186 at Lake Lorelei Sub in Perry Twp., and 58.62 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 3/2/2011 Donald C. Foley et al to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2 acres of land in perry Twp., filed 3/3/2011, $10,000 Evelyn Alexander et al to Cheryl Lowe and Randy Waits, 1.76 acres of land in Pike Twp., filed 3/3/2011 Judy A. Honican to Dennis K and Rebecca L. Wallace and Steven and Robin Wallace, 43.29 acres of land in Pike Twp., filed 3/3/2011, $77,829 Darrel G. and Michelle Dennis to US Bank NA Trustee. 1 acre of l and in Pike Twp., Milton Sub #7, filed 3/3/2011, $25,000 Kenneth Walter and Betty A. Miller to Darren D. Miller, trustee, 3.53 acres of land in Pleasant Twp., filed 2.28/2011 Grandparent Grant LLC, Florida to Stephanie N. Felder, .50 acres of land in Pleasant Twp., Georgetown, filed 2/28/2011 Kimberly J. White to Beneficial Ohio, Inc., Lot 30, Whole Harmon Heights in Pleasant Twp., filed 3/3/2011 Wells Fargo Bank Na, and Secretary Housing and Urban Development to Roger K. Carter, Lot 36 and Lot 37 in Whole Harmon Heights, Pleasant Twp., Georgetown, filed 2/25/2011 George F. and Imelda Kimball to Margaret E. Triplett, Lot 1 in Stephan Manor Sub in Pleasant Twp., filed 3/1/2011, $66,500 Lucy F. Cole to Wendy Crawford, 1.01 acres of land in Scott Twp., filed 3/3/2011, $25,000 Joe D. Roberts and Tina Partin to Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, Lot 32 in Sweet Gum Meadows Sub, Sterling Twp., filed 3/3/2011, $209,085

Marriages Sharon Ruggles, 41, Mt. Orab, cook to marry Curtiss Neal Ward, 43, Mt. Orab, driver Erin Rae Brown, 30, Georgetown, STNA to marry Jimmy Joe Schumacher, 34, Georgetown, auto body Melissa Overbey, 33, Aberdeen, restaurant to marry Joseph Riley, 34, Aberdeen, disabled Rebecca Leigh Banks, 23, Hamersville, unemployed to marry Douglas Wayne Riley, Jr., 25, Hamersville, laborer Jessie Allyson Pfriem, 20, Monroe, OH, assistant manager to marry Adam David Richendollar, 21, Sardinia, tire and lube tech Laura Jane Messer, 17, Fayetteville, student to marry Zachary Myer-Lambert Wears, 22, Fayetteville, shipping/receiving Dreama Andelia Shaffer, 18, Williamsburg to marry Brian A. Wheeler, 20, Mt. Orab Debra Lynn Garrett, 30, Williamsburg, restaurant, to marry Ronald Flaugher, 32, Georgetown

Probate Frances Adams, Ripley, case 20111043, DOD 2/12/2011, filed 3/3/2011 Betty Back, Mt. Orab, case 20111039, DOD 1/9/2011, filed 3/1/2011 Cecil S. Bowers, Georgetown case 20111038, DOD 4/1/2010, filed 3/1/2011 Joe Bowling, Georgetown case 20111040, DOD 11/27/2010, filed 3/1/2011 Theresa Harris, Sardinia, case 20111037, DOD 11/30/2010, filed 3/2/2011 Wanda Piercefield, Manchester, case 20111037, DOD 4/10/1998, filed 3/1/2011 Delmar Gray Vance, Winchester, case 20111041, DOD 12/28/2008, filed 3/2/2011

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Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Brian J. Sandera vs. Bonnie Sue Brown, filed 2/28/2011, Action: stalking order Amy L. Woodall vs. Cody James Boyer, filed 2/28/2011, Action: stalking order Liberty Savings Bank, FSB vs. James D. Rhodes, filed 3/1/2011, Action: foreclosures American Express Centurion vs. Jason Fritsch, filed 3/1/2011, Action: other civil George Purcell vs. Bobby Reed, filed 3/2/2011, Action: stalking order George Purcell vs. Brian Reed, filed 3/2/2011, Action: stalking order U.S. Bank, NA vs. Kyle K. Higle, filed 3/2/2011, Action: foreclosures Citimortgage, Inc., vs. Thomas E. Kleinjohn, filed 3/2/2011, Action: foreclosures Capital One Bank vs. Tonda Dawson, filed 3/2/2011, Action: other civil DOMESTIC CASES Brianne E. Kirker, Georgetown vs. Derrick McElroy, Georgetown, filed 2/28/2011, Action: domestic violence Mark D. Davis, Sardinia vs. Lisa A. Garland-Davis, Sardinia, filed 2/28/201, Action: dissolution of marriage Stacey Dowers, Williamsburg vs. Gordon Dowers, Cincinnati, filed2/28/2011, Action: termination of marriage Louann Johnson, Georgetown vs. Shawn Rowlands, Lynchburg, filed 2/28/201, Action: termination of marriage Shawna K. Foley, Sardinia vs. Gary G. Foley, Amelia, filed 3/3/2011, Action: dissolution of marriage Angela M. Stiers, Bethel vs. Christopher P. Stiers, Hamersville, filed 3/4/2011, Action: dissolution of marriage Christopher H. Caudill, Aberdeen vs. Monica C. Caudill, Aberdeen filed 3/4/2011, Action: Dissolution of marriage

Introduction to Computers class begins on Tuesday, March 15 and be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. for three weeks. For more information call (937) 3786131 ext. 357.

RULH School Board will meet in regular session on Tuesday March 15 at 7 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged to attend all meetings.

Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, March 15 at Sardinia Town Hall, 151 Maple Ave., Sardinia.

Genealogy Course at Southern Hills Adult Education will be offered on Tuesday, March 15 and will continue to meet from 6 to 8 p.m. for three weeks. Please call (937) 378-6131, ext. 357 for more information on the class, class space is limited.

Sign Language course at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, in partnership with Western Brown Local Schools will be held for a 10 week period, March 15, 2011 from 6 to 7 p.m. the course is sponsored by the Adult Education Department For details call (937) 378-6131.

Adams Brown Community Action Program will host bingo Tuesday, March 15 at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown, with doors opening at 5 p.m. and bingo beginning at 7 p.m and Wii participation. Further information is available by calling (937) 378-6041, Ext. 257.

WEDNESDAY 3/16 A Quarter Auction will be held on Wednesday, March 16 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Georgetown High School Cafetorium.

The event is being hosted by Georgetown Softball and sponsored by Embroidery Pointe, Cahall Brothers, Inc., Katie Chadwell and Kathy Chadwell.

The Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session on Wednesday, March 16, beginning at 7 a.m. at the Brown SWCD office located at 706 South Main Street in Georgetown.

The Georgetown Exempted Village School District Board of Education will meet in regular session on Wednesday, March 16 at 6 p.m. in the Administration Building next to the high school. The public is invited to attend.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester will meet at 10 a.m.. Wednesday, March 16 at Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union, 1540 Tri-County Highway, Winchester. Further information is available by calling Bobbi Wilson at (937) 446-4662.

The Brown County Democratic Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16 at the Brown County Senior Center, 505 N. Main in Georgetown. For more information (937) 239-8234.

Yoga Classes will be held for all levels on Wednesday, March. 16, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Hospice Center, 215 Hughes Blvd.

Classes are $8 per class. For more information call Jane Amiot at (937) 444- 3446.

Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, at the Commissioners Office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend.

Rambler Weavers will meet 9:30-noon Wednesday, March 16, at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in Russellville. Membership in the Rambler Weavers group is open to any interested person. Further information is available by calling Geri Cahall at (937) 378-3426.

The Brown County Public Library Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16. The meeting will be held in the meeting room of the Fayetteville-Perry Library, 406 N. East Street in Fayetteville.

Sit and Stitch will meet 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, March 16, at the Sardinia Public Library, 13309 Purdy Road, Sardinia. Anyone who is a crocheter or spinner or who wants to learn is invited to attend and bring a current project. Children are welcome. Further information is available by calling (937) 403-8481 or (513) 314-1656.

TOPS Chapter in Aberdeen will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at the Riverbend Apartments Community Room. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501.

The Brown County Public Library will host the Book Club for Adults at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, at the Sardinia Library,13309 Purdy Road and at the Georgetown Library on Wednesday, March 16 at 1 p.m.

THURSDAY 3/17 Northern Brown Senior Center at St. Martin's Chapel Hall in St. Martin will conduct an Arthritis Exercise Program beginning at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 17, for interested citizens 55 and older. Indoor walking is scheduled 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Chair volleyball practice will be held, and lunch will be eaten at the Center.

The Brown County Public Library will host the ‘Book Club for Adults’ meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 17 at the Mt. Orab Library.

The Clark Township Trustees will meet in regular session beginning at 8:30 p.m. at the firehouse in Hamersville on Thursday, March 17. Residents of the township are encouraged to attend.

Small Engine Repair Class begins at Southern Hills on March 17 and will run for five weeks on Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. at the career center on Hamer Road in Georgetown. For details call (937) 378-6131 ext. 357.

Franklin Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 17 in Arnheim. Residents of the township are invited to attend.

Brown County Writers' Group will meet 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St., Mt. Orab.

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New Hope 4H to hold final open enrollment meeting New Hope 4H and Cloverbuds has elected their 2011 officers, and will be attending the regional officer training on March 21 at Southern State. We would like to invite you to the final open enrollment meeting on March 18 from 7 - 9 p.m. at Cherry Ridge Stables. This meeting will be a pizza pot luck and official sign ups for the 2011 year. We would like to thank Liberty Park Restaurant and Dairy Bar in Russellville for donating the pizzas for our meeting. We hope to see you there. Pictured above are Gabby Barber- President, Shelby Loebker- Vice President, Hannah Carter- Treasurer, Sierra Bachman- Secretary, Tara MinnieRecreation Leader (not pictured), Lisa Estepp- Historian (not pictured), Megan CoxReporter (not pictured)

Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab.

and Girl State Program.

Pike Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on thursday, March 17. The public is welcome to attend.

Free Meal available from the Russellville Church of Christ through a new program called “God’s Kitchen.” The meal will be served in the fellowship hall at South Columbus Street from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 26, and each last Saturday of every month. For more information please call (937) 377-5505.

County Adams/Brown Alzheimer's/Dementia Family Caregiver support group will meet Thursday, March 17, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center, second floor. For more information (937) 386-3590.

The Scott Township Trustees will meet in regular session on Thursday, March 17, at 7:30 p.m. in New Hope. The public is invited to attend.

The Brown County Public Library Book Club for Adults will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 17 at the Mt. Orab Library, 613 South High Street.

The Fayette-Perry School Board will meet in regular session on Thursday, March 17 at 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

FRIDAY 3/18 Fish Fry Fest will be held on Friday, March 18 and 25, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the St. Michael School, 300 Market Street in Ripley.

The event will include all-you-can-eat batterfried or baked fish, fried oyster, side dishes and desserts. Adult dinners are only $8 and children under 12 is $4. Carryout lunches are also available between 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at a cost of $6. Call 392-1356 for details.

Ongoing series called Catholics Returning Home for six consecutive Friday evenings at 7 p.m. in St. George’s meeting room March 18.

For more information call Marilyn Fryer at (937) 378-4583.

The Brown County Singing Convention will sponsor a singing on March 18, beginning at 7 p.m. at the West Fork Baptist Church, 10127 West Fork Road in Georgetown. Anyone who would like to offer a special song, poem or any other God given talent is invited to attend. For more information contact Larry Downing at (937) 446-3259.

Free Soup and Sandwich Supper will take place at the Decatur United Methodist Church on each Friday, March 18 at the church, 6515 Decatur Eckmansville Road. Also weekend lunch bags will be provided for elementary students. There is no charge for these events.

Free knitting and crocheting classes at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in Russellville will be held 10 a.m.-noon Friday, March 18. Anyone who would like information or a list of supplies or who wishes to register for the next group of classes may call Mary Kelch at (513) 7342501 or (513) 543-3137.

SATURDAY 3/19 The Spay-Neuter Clinic of Clermont County is offering wellness preventative program designed for healthy animals only on March 19. Also offering spay and neuter services call for appointment at (513) 734-7729.

Bronco Mulch Sale, sponsored by the Western Brown Touchdown Club will be held from Saturday, March 5 through Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Western Brown High School. A 2 cubic feet bag is only $4.00. For details call Cindy Brumfield at (937) 444-3551.

Spring Steak Dinner, sponsored by the Russellville Church of Christ will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 19 at the church, located on South Columbus Street.

Menu consists of baked steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, tossed salad and dessert for only $10 adults and $5 children. For more information (937) 377-5505.

A Book Sale will be held by The Friends of the Mt. Orab Library from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 19. Please save this date and stop by the sale. For detail call Mrs. Frye at (937) 4447237.

The Nancy Jewell Chili Supper and variety show is scheduled for Saturday, March 19 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Hamersville School cafeteria. The event will be emceed by Doug Green, and all proceeds will benefit the Nancy Jewell Scholarship Fund for a Western Brown High School graduating senior.

A St. Patrick’s Green Dinner will be held at the Aberdeen United Methodist Church, at 6 p.m. on March 19 at 90 Main and Cross Streets in Aberdeen. Please bring your green dish for a potluck dinner and enjoy good food, the story of St. Patrick and Great Fellowship.

The Ashridge Jamboree will host the “Peach Mountain Boys” on Saturday, March 19 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Ashridge School located on Rt. 62 in Ashridge.Come, enjoy listening or dancing to good country music. a meal will be served as well as door prizes and split-the-pot. For details call (937) 377-1508.

St. Patrick’s Day Dance at American Legion Post 180 in Georgetown will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 19. The cost is only $15 per couple or $8 single. The event will feature ‘Double Vision” and all proceeds will benefit the Boy

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Western Brown Local Professional Development Commission will meet at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 28 in the Western Brown District office.

at (937) 378-4444.

New Crafting Classes will begin the second Saturday of the month at the Mt. Orab Public Library, sessions from 1 to 2 p.m., at the library, 613 South High Street in Mt. Orab.

The classes are for adult patrons with the Care and Share program.

Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District will continue to meet monthly at 7 a.m. on the third Wednesday, all year. Meetings are held at the conservation district office in Georgetown. Call (937) 3784424.

The Brown County Regional Healthcare Board of Trustees will meet in regular session on Wednesday, March 23, at 4:30 p.m., and will meet in the executive conference room.

Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, Ky., will offer a Grief and Loss Support Group 1-2 p.m the first Monday of each month for individuals who have lost a loved one recently. Further information is available by calling 1-800-928-4848 or (606) 759-4050.

Parent’s Legacy Luncheon, hosted by Hospice of Hope will be held on Saturday, April 2 at 11:30 a.m. at Capronis Restaurant in Maysville. This event is an occasion to remember and honor parents or other influential people in our lives. For more information (800) 928-4243.

Adams/Brown County Alzheimer/s/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group will meet on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center in the second floor conference room.

For more information (937) 386-3590.

UC Clermont Scholarship applications due by Monday, March 28. Online applications now available fro more than $100,000 for UC Clermont College students. For questions regarding the scholarship application contact Jessica Max at (513) 732-5202.

Loss Support Groups, sponsored by Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive in Maysville, Ky. is offering 6-week group meetings for individuals who have lost a spouse. In the Mt. Orab office meetings will meet from 10 to 11 a.m.

A Spring Book Sale, will be held on Monday March 21 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on Tuesday, March 22 from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the main hallway of the Brown County General Hospital Auxiliary. In addition to books many unique gifts will be offered for sale at an excellent price. All proceeds will be used to buy needed equipment for the hospital. Call Teri Baumann at (937) 378-7712 for details.

Ohio Veterans Bonus is available for an estimated 200,000 Ohio residents. Eligible veterans may receive $100 for each month of active duty service in the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan and Iraq during specified times.

Further information about those times and other related matters is available by calling the Ohio Veterans Services Network at 1-877644-6838 or going online at www.veteransbonus.ohio.gov.

Poetry Contest deadline is March 31. The event is sponsored by the Brown County Writers Group. No age limits and any type of original poem is welcome. No entry fees. For more information on the annual contest contest the library at (937) 444-1414.

Ohio Department of Agriculture is providing grants to farmers markets through the Farmers Market Access Project to help fund new infrastructure to accept Electronic Benefits Transfer. Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis and are subject to available funding and will range from $500 to $1,000. Anyone desiring further information about the Farmers Market Access Project or wishing to apply for the grants may visit www.agri.ohio.gov.

The 116th Williamsburg Alumni Association Dinner will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the Williamsburg Middle/Senior High School, 500 South Fifth Street in williamsburg. Deadline for reservations is May 25. For details call (513) 7245544 of visit www.burgschools.org.

A Tack Exchange, sponsored by the Ohio Therapeutic Horsemanship program will be held on Sunday, April 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Brown County Fair Grounds in Georgetown. For booth reservations contact Brian Attinger at (513) 824-5650 or visit www.cherryridgefarms.org/ohiotherapeutichorsemanship.html Western Brown Touchdown Club Craft Bazaar is coming soon. The event will be held on Saturday, April 9 at Western Brown High School. Reservations now being taken.

To learn more about the bazaar call Kelley McMullen at (513) 889-6346 or Kim Clark at (937) 444-2198.

Gospel Sing and Dinner at the Decatur Community Center in the Charles Moore Auditorium on Sunday, March 20 at noon.

The music program will begin at 1 p.m.

Prices are $10 adults, $5 children 4 to 12 and children 3 and under eat free. The public is invited. This event is hosted by the Byrd Township School Preservation Committee and all proceeds will help support and maintain the center.

Joe Mullins and the Radio Rambler will be performing at Freedom Fellowship Church, 7451 Pearidge Road in Hillsboro at 6 p.m.

March 20, 2011. Admission is free, Everyone is asked to bring a canned food for the food bank.

Harvest Pointe Christian Church will be traveling to Haiti with Lifeline Christian Mission taking clothing and shoes for children ages 8 to small adult teens. Donations can be dropped at Trester Used Auto Parts in Milford. Contact Rosa Miller for more information at (513) 831 9141.

ONGOING EVENTS HIV/Hepatitis C testing is offered free by the Brown County Health Department by appointment only. The HIV test results are available within 15 minutes. To schedule an appointment call (937) 378-6892.

A special “Foster Care Drive” will be hosted by the Valore Salon, located at 121 N. Main in Georgetown, throughout the month of March. All children's haircuts will only be $5.99. To make a reservation call (937) 3784SPA. The Brown County Historical Society has published a book about one room schools of the past century. To purchase a copy of the book call Joyce Wallace at (937) 378-4444.

The Brown County Historical Society now has available a newly published book about one-room schools of the past century. To purchase a copy of the book call Joyce Wallace

Adams-Brown Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program income guidelines have been increased to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Anyone wishing to obtain further information or to schedule an appointment to discuss obtaining E-HEAP services may contact the Adams Brown Community Action Program Office in Georgetown at (937) 378-6041 or 1-800-5537393, Ext. 253 or 254. Walk-in hours are 8-11 a.m. daily at the ABCAP Office at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown, and outreach is available for the very elderly or disabled.

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We Can Help Food Bank at the corner of Decatur-Eckmansville Road and State Route 125 (a new location) in the Decatur area needs donations including a variety of food items, shampoo, toothpaste, soap, detergent and toilet paper. The Food Bank is open 11 a.m-4 p.m. Fridays and is sponsored by private donations and the Decatur United Methodist Church. Donations should be made when the Food Bank is not open, and all donations are appreciated.

Ripley Community Food Pantry, housed in the downstairs of First Presbyterian Church, 114 Mulberry St., Ripley, needs help in replenishing its supply of food to help needy people in the Ripley community. Anyone desiring to help or obtain further information may contact Nathan Poff at (937) 392-4869 or Cecil and Shirley Black at (937) 392-4897.

Brown County Health Department, 826 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, is offering free and confidential HIV and Hepatitis C screenings by appointment only. Anyone wishing to schedule an HIV or Hepatitis C screening appointment may call (937) 378-6892 or toll free at 1-866-867-6892. The free HIV and Hepatitis C screenings are offered by the South Central Ohio Education and Test Center in coordination with BCHD. Southern Hills Adult Education Department offers adults an array of computer classes throughout the school year at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown. Anyone wanting further information or wishing to register for an Adult Education class may contact Southern Hills Adult Education at (937) 3786131, Ext. 357.

Anyone involved with a governing body, an organization, or a regularly-scheduled activity that has a meeting date and/or time or location change should contact The Brown County Press two weeks in advance, if possible, about that change(s) so the correct date and/or time and location may be listed in the Weekly Calendar.

Also, anyone who would like an activity listed in The Brown County Press' Weekly Calendar that currently is not listed should call the newspaper office during regular hours at (937) 444-3441.

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Increasing Profits Through Forage Management As we begin to see some slight green up in the pasture and hay fields this first week of March, it is also a time to make some seeding. Clover could have already be put on some fields in a Frost Seeding, but March is a great time to sow clover and grasses to improve your forages for hay production or grazing.

On March 14, this coming Monday night, Rory Lewandowski will be the presenter at the Increasing Profitability through Forage Management. The program is open to the public at no charge as part of our local Cattlemen Associations.

The program will begin promptly at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria at Eastern Brown High School. Please call any of the following by Monday noon.

Call the Adams, Brown, or Highland County Extension Offices to let us know how many to expect at this meeting.

Woodland Management If you have land that has trees on it, you may have a woodlot that has some value. If you would like to learn more about how to manage woodland, mark your calendar for April 14. The title for the workshop is, “Tips for Managing Your Woodland Resources”. This is a joint program with the Southern Ohio Forestry Association and includes speakers from ODNRForestry and Soil and Water.

The program will be held at the OSU South Centers beginning at 6:00 p.m. The South Centers is located on SR 32 about 1 mile east of US 23 in Pike County. The flier with more detailed information can be found at http://brown.osu.edu Attention Pork Producers Ohio State University Swine Extension will be conducting an Adult Pork Quality Assurance Plus training program on March 31, 2011 through a distance education approach. Dale Ricker will be conducting an internet/phone-based PQA Plus training program from 7 – 8:30 p.m. If you would like to attend the meeting let me know ASAP. The program is being offered around the state. If there is enough interest I will see if I can set up a location in the Fincastle area. Please call me by Monday, March 14 at 12 p.m.

Otherwise I will list the other sites in the surrounding areas in next week’s article.

OSU Extension Area Agronomy Day With the current prices for corn and soybeans reaching outstanding prices, there are thoughts of adding acres to crops and possibly taking some land out of hay production.

There are other issues that we might want to take a little closer look at as we head into the 2011 crop year.

Fertility, weed control, disease man-

DAVID DUGAN agement all are important parts of maximizing your yield potential.

Put the date of March 23 on your calendar for an area wide Agronomy Day to be held at the Ponderosa in Hillsboro starting with registration at 9:30 a.m. We would like for you to call at least by March 21 and let us know if you plan to attend. Call any of the three county OSUE Offices: Adams (937) 544-2399, Brown (937) 378-6716, or Highland (937) 393-1918 and give us a number of people planning to attend. Please call so we can properly plan for the correct number of handouts. We want to make sure we have enough, but not be wasteful. Thanks for helping us out by letting us know in advance.

The agenda is filled with OSU Extension Specialists including Dr. Robert Mullen, a Fertility Specialist, Dr. Anne Dorrance is a Soybean Specialist, Andy Michel an Entomologist and Dr. Mark Loux is a Weed Specialist. Topics will include Managing Marestail, Challenges to Crop Production in Southern Ohio and the results of a 2 year study, and more.

Small Farm Conference in Wilmington Mark your calendar for March 11 and 12 for the 3rd Annual Small Farm Conference to be held on the campus of Wilmington College. The name of the conference is “Opening Doors to Success”. The conference kicks off on Friday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m. with a session, “Get Ready – Get Set – Get Market Ready” – an evening dedicated to investigating opportunities for marketing beyond the farm gate.

Saturday, March 12 will feature over 35 breakout sessions offered throughout the day and will cover a variety of topics that will include such examples as: Growing Grapes/Making Wine; Agritourism; Bee Keeping; Poultry Production; Biosecurity for Livestock; Berry Production; Equipment Needs; Food Preservation; Food Safety; Cherry Production; Agricultural Law Considerations; Insurance Issues; Pumpkin, Sweet Corn and Tomato Production; Alternative Energy Sources; Meat Marketing, Pasture and Hay Production; Local Foods; Social Media Marketing; Financial Management; Organic Dairy: Livestock Production; Grants and Loans and so much more.

The program is co-sponsored by OSU Extension Small Farm

Program; Wilmington College; Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; and the U.S. Department of Agriculture offices of the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Agriculture Statistic Service and Rural Development.

Registration is $20 on March 11, $50 on March 12 or $60 for both days. Registration deadline was March 4, but late registration may still be available. For more information, contact OSU Extension educator Tony Nye at nye.1@osu.edu or 937-382-0901.

Farm and Family Night March 15 This will be the 2nd Annual Farm and Family Night held at the Maysville Community and Technical College in Maysville, KY. The program is sponsored by several area businesses in Ohio and Kentucky, as well as UK County Extension Offices in Northern Kentucky and OSU Extension Offices in Southern Ohio.

The program will begin with registration and dinner from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. The Welcome and Opening will be at 5:30 p.m. with Concurrent Sessions starting at 6 p.m. Door Prizes and the Wrap Up will be at 8:45 p.m.

Topics included in the Concurrent Sessions are Cattle Management; Equine; Forages; Conservation/Forages; Beekeeping; Technology for Farm Use; Solar Applications; Gardening; Viticulture; Bio-energy; Record keeping; and more.

For more information and details you can call the local OSU Extension Office. Tickets are required for the program. They are available at the OSU Extension Offices in Adams and Brown Counties. If anyone from Highland County would like tickets, call Patty and let her know. I can bring tickets to the Highland County Office. The tickets are FREE!!

Things to Remember 3rd Annual Small Farm Conference – This is a two day event at Wilmington College on (corrected dates) March 11 and 12, 2011.

Details and registration materials will be available at http://clinton.osu.edu or call the OSU Extension Office in Clinton County at 937-382-0901.

2nd Annual Family Farm Night at Maysville Community and Technical College on March 15, 2011. Tickets are required and can be picked up at the OSU Extension Office. Tickets are free!!

Highland Co. Pork Producers Annual Banquet – Ponderosa in Hillsboro on March 24 at 6:30 p.m. with the cost being $12 each.

Tickets are available at the OSU Extension Office in Hillsboro.

Highland Co. Cattlemen Banquet – Elks on April 6.

On Jan. 29, the Southern Ohio Farmland Preservation Association (SOFPA), welcomed nearly 100 guests to a wine tasting at Lakeside Vineyard and Winery in Felicity, Ohio to help raise awareness of the importance of preserving Ohio’s precious farmland.

“Our mission is to protect the farmland of Ohio, protect its working landscape, direct growth, and ensure the future of farming,” said Jerry Schwallie, Founder and President of SOFPA, “We are always looking for more opportunities to get our message out.”

For a ten dollar donation, participates enjoyed tastes of 11 different wines from Lakeside Winery, a collectable SOFPA wine glass, and musical entertainment provided by Fontainebleau Strings featuring Kelly Hickey, soloist Larry Ford on the guitar, and Dr. Dan Meakin of Dr. Dan and the Stray Dogs, also on the guitar.

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pants on the importance of farmland conservation. Gift baskets compliments of SOFPA and three CDs that were donated by the Fontainebleau Strings were given away to a few lucky wine tasting participants.

This was SOFPA’s first fundraiser of 2011, but it won’t be the last. President Jerry Schwallie hopes to have another wine tasting event

early this summer.

Southern Ohio Farmland Preservation Association was founded in 1999. The focus of SOFPA is Brown, Adams, Clermont and Highland counties. For more information, please contact Patrick Hornschemeier at (937) 3784769

4-H enrollment deadline approaching Brown County’s 4-H Enrollment deadline is fast approaching.

April 1 is the deadline for members to be enrolled in a local 4-H Club.

Members must attend a school or reside in the county to belong to 4-H. Members join local clubs, take projects and participate in the clubs various community activities.

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2011 Master Gardener graduates OSUE Brown County Master Gardeners recently met at LaRosa’s in Mt. Orab to celebrate the graduation of three new class members; Colleen Hannah, Jane Beattie and Nancy Pfeffer. The Master Gardener Volunteer program began in Ohio in the 1970’s. The program provides intensive training in horticulture to interested individuals who then volunteer their time assisting with the educational programs and activities for Ohio residents through their local OSU Extension county office. More than 3,500 Master Gardeners volunteer their time and services in 67 counties.

For more information, log on to http://mastergardener.osu.edu or contact the OSU Extension Brown County office at (937) 378-6716. Pictured left to right – Colleen Hannah, Jane Beattie and Nancy Pfeffer

Brown County Democratic Club to meet The Brown County Democratic Club will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. It will be held at the Brown County Nutrition Center, 505 N. Main Street, Georgetown. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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• Southern State Community College • Mt. St. Joseph (Excel College Program) • Hopewell Region 14 Transition Specialist • Southern Hills Career and Technical Center Adult Education • Developmental Disabilities (formerly known as MRDD) • Social Security Office • Financial Aid Form Completion Assistance For information contact Dayne Michael, BCESC Special Education Supervisor at (937) 378-6118 ext. 238, dayne.michael@brown.k12.oh.u s or Darci Newman, Eastern Brown Special Education Supervisor (937) 378-6720, newmand@eb.k12.oh.us

Gospel sing, dinner in Decatur on March 20 Join the Byrd Township community for their annual gospel sing and dinner on Sunday, March 20 at the Decatur Community Center on state Route 125.

Food serving will begin at noon in the Charles Moore Auditorium. Menu will include choice of oven fried chicken or baked steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, dinner roll, coleslaw, dessert and drink.

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Prices for the event are $10 adults, $5 for children age 4 - 12 and children 3 and under are free.

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Georgetown American Legion Post 180 is having a St. Patrick’s Day Dance on Saturday, March 19, at Georgetown American Legion Post 180 from 8 to 12 p.m.

Cost will be $15.00 couple or $8.00 single.

Featuring Double Vision, all proceeds from the dance will benefit our Boy and Girl State Programs.

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Having a litter of puppies may seem like a fun thing to do. Some owners even believe that it helps their female dog, in some way, to develop more completely or become a better pet. Neither is true.

Becoming pregnant and having a litter of puppies in no way alters the maturity level of the dog, either physically or mentally. In most cases, people find out that it is hard to find good homes for all of the puppies, regardless of the selling price.

In addition, not all pregnancies go smoothly. Difficult labor, puppy mortality, and potential health problems in the mother, such as uterine and mammary gland infections, can take all the fun out of the experience.

Spaying a dog before her first heat is the best way to significantly reduce the chance your dog will develop breast cancer, a common condition in female dogs. The risk of malignant mammary tumors in dogs spayed prior to their first heat is 0.05%. It is 8% for dog spayed after one heat, and 26% in dogs spayed after their second heat.

A heat also brings with it the chance for accidents. Dogs in heat have been known to run through glass patio doors, jump out of moving cars, and be hit by cars as they attempt to find a mate.

Not neutering a male can be just as dangerous. There are several different tumor types, both benign and malignant, that arise within the testicles.

As with most cancers, these usually are not noted until the animal reaches 5 or more years of age. Therefore, these would not be a problem in those individuals castrated at the recommended age.

A hernia is a protrusion of an organ or parts of an organ or other structure through the wall of a cavity that normally contains it. Perennial hernias occur when the colon, urinary bladder, prostrate, or fat protrude from the abdominal cavity, through the muscular wall by the anus and then lie just under the skin. This type of hernia is far more common in older, unneutered male dogs. The levels of testosterone and other hor-

mones appear to relax or weaken the group of muscles near the anus. When the animal then strains to defecate or urinate, the weakened muscles break down and the abdominal organs and fat bulge out under the skin. In shorthaired breeds, the owner notes this large bulge almost immediately, but in the longhaired dogs, the problem may go on for months before anyone realizes there is an abnormality.

Left untreated, these organs may become damaged, unable to function or even die from of blood supply. loss Additionally, because of the displacement of organs into this area, the animal may not be able to defecate or urinate correctly or completely and may become constipated or have urinary incontinence (dribble urine).

There are some myths that say that spaying and neutering a dog causes them to gain weight. Spaying and neutering

does change the metabolism of companion animals, so in most cases, they do not need as much food to maintain their weight as un-spayed/unneutered dogs.

The problem is not with the dog – it is us. We just tend to overfeed our dogs, and neutered/spayed dogs are more apt to put on weight because of that.

As for laziness, again, the amount of exercise our dogs receive and their activity levels are often dependent on us. If we do not give them opportunities for play and exercise, they can become couch potatoes just like some people.

Many spayed/neutered dogs hunt, are entered in agility shows, become service dogs, and are trained in search and rescue. These dogs are anything but lazy.

Dr. Dan Meakin is the owner of All Creatures Animal Hospital, 1894 Ohio Pike in Amelia. Call (513) 797-PETS.

HELP US PROMOTE SPAY AND NEUTER THIS MONTH WITH A CAR MAGNET. At All Creatures we are offering a free bumper sticker or car magnet with every Spay or Neuter scheduled and performed this month.

At All Creatures there are no bones about it, we take your pets surgery seriously.

We utilize a gas anesthetic (sevoflurane) used for children undergoing heart surgery to minimize the risk of anesthetic complications. All Surgeries receive pain medication and sutures are buried to prevent the need for an embarrassing cone head collar or a return visit for suture removal.

These are just a few of the reasons you should choose All Creatures over anyone else to entrust the life of your animal friend to.

All Creatures Great Amelia,

797-7387(PETS) Open Seven Days a Week

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All Creatures Small Anderson

474-5700

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A college/workforce transition night for high school students with disabilities is being held at the Brown County ESC located on the Brown County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, March 16 from 6 - 8 p.m.

This workshop will provide information to educators, students with disabilities, and parents of students with disabilities, about the available services and support to help with the transition of students with disabilities into the post secondary world after they complete high school and/or when they reach the age-ofmajority.

The following groups will be present to answer questions: • Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation • Adams Brown Counties Economic Opportunities

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WESTERN RUN APARTMENTS SCOTTWOOD COMMONS APARTMENTS 205 Western Avenue Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154 937-444-4101 Town Homes - Gardens - Handicap One - Two - Three Bedrooms Water - Garbage - Sewage Included Stove - Refrigerator Furnished F

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ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE WANTED 45103 is seeking The Clermont Sun Publishing Company o a full-time Advertising Sales Representative for its 4 weekly newspapers.

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EVERYDAY Cut & Tan Full Service Salon

EVERYDAY CUT & TAN Is now accepting applications for experienced managing Cosmetologist for full or part time position.

513-561-4014.

Please apply at: B 711 South High Street, Mt. Orab

Will be on a commission basis.

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ALL ABOUT Hair is accepting applications for an experienced Cosmetologist & a Manicurist.

Call 937-444-6625 or stop by at 453 W. Main St., Mt. Orab.

WANTED: 29 people to accept the Weight Loss Challenge. Win Cash and prizes & get registered.

Call 937-444-6161 or e-mail at: wyliesjs@hotmail.com

CNA’S NEEDED to touch the heart of those in need, in the coming seasons of giving, and all year round! We offer 12 hour shift. Call or stop by to fill out an application.

937-378-3727.

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ERIC TAPP Insurance Agency taking applications for agent in training position. Candidates must have or be willing to be license before entering the program. $40-$50K first year potential. EOE. Contact by phone only 937-618-0101.

1BR apartments, Williamsburg, $410/mo., all utilities included except electric. 513-724-7802.

1 OR 2br, equipped kitchen, rent discount, references & deposit.

513-876-3017.

2BR APARTMENTS w/attached garage in a 1-story tri-plex w/an equipped kitchen & laundry room, ample closet space, patio & a yard. No steps, private street. DarEXPERIENCED COS- ling apartments. Utilities METOLOGIST needed not included. Small pets immediately.

Call allowed. Located at the Tammy Sandstone Estates, a maat 937-213-3481. ture-living community in Mt. Orab. 513-625-4522.

LOUISO TRUCKING, INC. 2BR, BIG, has heat/a/c, FULL-TIME CLASS A washer/dryer hookup, CDL driver for Regional nice property, call, it driving. Tanker endorse- won’t last. ment a plus, not required. 513-724-3951.

Company match Simple IRA, Vacation & Holiday ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2 & Pay. Call 513-724-7140.

3br, Equal Opportunity GROWING LOCAL Housing, apply at Forest Appliance Repair Com- Glade Apartments, 9001 pany looking to hire Airport Rd., Georgetown, experienced Full Line OH, 937-378-4565.

Technicians. Please call 2BR, for more BATAVIA: $500/MO., $150 deposit, information. quiet family friendly, 513-943-0500.

WW carpet, central a/c, eat-in equipped kitchen, NOW HIRING: Compa- laundry. Off-street parknies desperately need em- ing. 513-561-4014. ployees to assemble products at home. No selling, BRICK DUPLEX apartany hours. $500 weekly ment, 1.5 bedrooms, potential.

Info. stove, refrigerator, central 1-985-646-1700 DEPT. air, washer/dryer hookup, shed, NO PETS, OH-7268 $450/mo., $450/dep. SenPART-TIME EMT ior discount.

Call basic positions open 937-378-6827. w/immediate hire.

EXCEPTIONAL Company is loWINTER cally owned & operated.

SPECIAL Must have Ohio EMT Efficiency & 1 bedroom card, CPR card & drivers Nice Quiet Area license.

Call Lots of Storage 937-205-6926 or Energy Efficient 513-678-6195.

Don’t Miss This Deal $$$ WANTED: 2 profes513-724-3951 sional managing cosmetologist. ‘All About You’ MT. ORAB, 2br, 1ba, Hair Salon & Day Spa, washer/dryer, stove, re& water, Fayetteville. Need inde- frigerator $575/dep. pendent contractor’s li- $575/mo., or cense. Call 513-875- 513-616-6817 513-504-3368.

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DRIVERS NEEDED 2 Years Experience Class A CDL Local Hauling Home Every Night Call TCB Trucking 513-625-8183

NEWS REPORTER News Reporter wanted for weekly newspaper. Job duties include writing & photography. Ideal candidate needs to have writing experience and the ability to produce quality stories under deadline pressure. Working knowledge of Quark and layout experience a plus.

Send resume, cover letter, and writing samples to:

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MORRISON PLACE APARTMENTS

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Now renting 2 bedroom apartment with a den, rent starting at $550.00 with attached garage, washer & dryer hookups.

FULL-TIME HOUSEKEEPING

For 55 & older accepting applications

Previous Hotel Experience Preferred Flexibility Required

For questions call Amanda

Apply in Person 9am-5pm

937-378-6041 ext. 257

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED FELICITY GARRISON PLACE SENIOR APARTMENTS 62 & OVER Rent Subsidized Free Utilities Secure Bldg.

On-site laundry Pets allowed

513-876-3590 TTY 800-750-0750

GEORGETOWN - 2 & 3br apartments available for immediate occupancy.

2br, 1ba, c/a, all kitchen appliances, w/d hookup, $560/mo & util., $560/dep. 3br, 1.5ba, 1-car att. garage, c/a, all kitchen appliances, laundry room, $675/mo & util. $675/dep., 513-253-8170 or 513-616-3504.

LYTLE TRACE Senior Apartments. 62 & over, rent subsidized, secure building, free utilities, on-site laundry, pets allowed.

Call 513-724-3358.

TTY 800-750-0750.

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED NOW RENTING Hamant Villa Apartments, Mt. Orab, mature living, 1-story, W/D hookup, call for move-in special.

513-724-2841 or 513-313-8262.

NOW RENTING One bedroom apartment, utilities included.

Rent is income based.

Applicants must meet eligibility criteria and have a mental illness.

For more information call Amanda 937-378-6041, Ext. 257

RIPLEY SCHOOLHOUSE Apartments, 1br units available, Move-in Rent Special, rent-$255 plus utilities, for Seniors 62 years old, disabled or handicapped. For questions call 937-392-9216 or 937-378-6603. Managed by Brown County Senior Citizens Council.

Best Western - Mt. Orab, OH No Phone Calls

303 - HOUSES FOR RENT

400 - HOUSES FOR SALE

3BR, EQUPPED kitchen, full basement, washer/dryer hookup, shaded yard, rent discount, 513-876-3017.

FARM WITH nice 1.5 story older home w/basement, 3 car detached garage, barns & 20 rolling acres with large rock lined creek and woods, great for hunting or farming, more or less acreage available, Bethel New Hope Rd., 1 mi. from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel.

Asking $215,000

307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT FOR RENT - Taking applications for nice 2br, 14x70 mobile home on Rt. 62 between Macon & Ashridge. $400/rent, $400/dep.

No Pets.

937-446-2155.

308 - OFFICE/BUSINESS SPACE FOR RENT 4,000 SQ. ft. Commercial space for lease on Main St. in Williamsburg. Has kitchen and restrooms in basement area. Has been previously used as a church. Would be good for office space also. $2,000/mo. call 513-616-8851.

UPTOWN BUILDING, prime location, 2000sq. ft., great for retail or office space.

Call 937-205-1678 for details.

310 - WANTED TO RENT

MT. ORAB Candlelight Apartments 2br Townhouse Starts at $565.00 With discount.

Visit our website: briarcreekproperties.com

or call 513-532-5291 or 937-515-3092 Ask about our student, senior & other discounts

SMALL 1BR, 2nd floor, living room/kitchen combo, bedroom, private bath, laundry facility on 1st floor w/storage area, $350/mo. plus deposit; 2/3br, 2nd floor, single bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, laundry room w/storage area, $475/mo. plus deposit. If interested call 937-618-1244 or 937-344-1311.

303 - HOUSES FOR RENT HOUSE FOR rent in Greenbush, 3br, wood stove, gas heat, $600/mo., $600/dep. 937-444-4090.

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WANTED TO Rent Farm ground. All rent up front. Call 513-262-3674

513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 Dan (May also sell for less with fewer acres)

403- MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 2007 DOUBLEWIDE, 3br, 2ba, spacious living room, large country kitchen, utility room, all appliances stay. Located in East Fork Crossing, Batavia. Can be relocated or remain on rental lot.

No owner financing or rental available.

937-515-1408.

HELP WANTED The Village of Aberdeen is accepting applications for Don’t Shell Out a Lot of Cash; the position of Use the Classifieds.

Maintenance Laborer/Water Smart shoppers know about the bargains hidden within the Classified pages.

In the Classifieds, you can track down deals on everything from tickets to trailers. It’s easy to place an ad or find the items you want, and it’s used by hundreds of area shoppers every day.

Meter System Employee

Please send resume's to Emily Henderson, Administrator at PO Box 509, Aberdeen, OH 45101.

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CLERICAL POSITION Part time - Potential for Full time Mon. - Fri. - 8a.m.-12 Noon Casual Dress Code Requirements: Excellent phone skills, 60 wpm typing speed, computer literate.

Preferred: Paralegal experience. Pay negotiable.

Send resume to: PO Box 589 Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154-0589 Or Drop off at Phoenix Research Inc. 100 Liming Farm Rd. Mt. Orab

405 - LOTS & ACREAGE BEAUTIFUL 50ACRES W/large rock lined creek & woods, great for hunting or farming.

More or less acreage available.

Bethel New Hope Rd. 1-mile from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel.

Asking $199,500 Dan 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 (Smaller parcels also available)

501 - CHILD CARE EXPERIENCED HOME child care, 1st, 2nd & 3rd shift, FT/$20, PT/$25 a day.

513-314-9224.

506 - CLEANING RESIDENTIAL CLEANING or just needing some spring cleaning, great rates, and even better references.

Call for a quote, or for more information.

513-255-4342.

507 - SEWING & ALTERATIONS

For all your sewing needs for you, your family and your home. Call 937-4444276. Reasonable rates, expert service.

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600 - FURNITURE 1-2-PC. QUEEN PILLOWTOP mattress & box. New in plastic. $125.00. Can deliver.

Call Dan 513-967-4687.

QUEEN PILLOWTOP mattress set w/memory foam. Brand new in plastic. Value $1100. Sell $350. 937-515-6590.

607 - FIREWOOD FOR SALE Firewood, sold by State Regulations, u-pick up or we deliver.

For fast friendly service call Cox Firewood at: 937-378-4309 No answer, leave message or call 937-515-5829 Located 3600 SR 125 Georgetown, OH State & County Voucher welcome

608 - FARM PRODUCE FOR SALE - Straw, wire tied, $3.00/bale.

Call 513-262-3674.

611 - WANTED TO BUY INDIAN ARTIFACTS, old indian beadwork, Navajo rugs, antique knives, swords, old guns and estates. One call, buys it all 937-695-0755 evenings.

TOP DOLLAR PAID!!

Furniture-AntiquesAppliances-Gold-SilverCoins-Toys-DVDsRecords-Games-SystemsHousehold-Collectibles”Almost Anything” 937-378-1819 513-348-5870

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613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES

2-3 YR old goats; Purebred Nubian Does w/Nubian Doelings at side. 2 yr old Doe Bred to Freshen in June. Yearling Doe open, born June 11, 2006.

Call after 5pm for prices.

Interested calls only, please.

Call 937-764-1260.

FOR SALE - Baby Milk Goats, bucks & does, Nubian/LaMacha cross, weaned, great Easter pets, $50.00 OBO. 937-444-3983.

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ONE REGISTERED Quarter Horse, Western Pleasure, $500; one registered Quarter Halter Horse, $500; Billy Cook Show Saddle, $1800; Berry Fit size 12-14, $100. 513-724-2857.

615 - MISC. FOR SALE BEAUTIFUL WHITE Maggie Sottero wedding gown, size 8, never worn, $800 OBO Also, Chapel length veil never worn, $75 OBO For more information call:

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1258238- Sardinia- 3BD, 2BA, Almost 1500 sq.ft. of open living area. Master bedroom suite. Dining Rm. & Eat-in Kitchen. Covered back porch. Affordable living seconds off St.Rt.32. Back yard completely privacy & fenced. $79,900

1243844 - Investment opportunity!

Nothing to do but take over the rent roll!!

Total renovation on all units. 4 different units! Elec & gas separately metered.

Laundry facilities on site. Partial Bsmt.

Fresh paint on exterior. $147,500

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1239625- Williamsburg- 4 BD, 2-1/2 BA. Stunning Custom built 2 story hm w/full fin. walkout bsmt. Hrdwd. floors in lavish mstr. BR suite.

Fully equipped Kitchen, formal DR, Tiered decking to rolling fully fenced back yd. 1/2 court bball area.

Wrap around porch. Manicured yard. $189,900

457 W Main St., Mt. Orab - 4BR. Solid twostory frame w/ full finished bsmt. Impeccable condition! Perfect for your growing family or established / new business. Additional workshop for storage. Creek lined rolling yard, wrap around deck. Located Next to Rhodes Crossing. $139,000

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1238260- Williamsburg- Natural elegance is this full brick w/cathedral & beamed ceilings.

Covered back deck.Open, airy, floor plan. Gas log FP,beautifully landscaped. Blt.in privacy.

Coy pond nestled in secluded private setting.

Det. ovsz gar w/3rd door on rear. $149,900

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1251916- Sardinia - 3.25 Acre Mini-Farm.

Solidly built Ranch, well kept. 2BD, 1BA. 25x36 Log cabin w/stone FP & huge pot belly stove.

36x36 tobacco barn w/built in stall. Water outside barn. Fenced pasture. Hundreds of feet of road frontage. Close to SR32 on lightly traveled road. $125,000

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1246303 - Georgetown - Wonderful curb appeal 1.5 story is priced to sell! 3BD, Light & airy Liv. Rm. w/a natural bay window. Newer roof, vinyl & windows. Lots of storage. 1 car detached garage. Public water & sewer. $34,500

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Lake Waynoka - Enjoy all of the amenities of the lake as you reside in this well built house situated on 2.5 acs. Spacious 4 BR, 3 BA! Absolutely ready to move-in. Full finished bsmt, lanai, Part fenced yard and fully equipped kit to name a few. $155,000

Office: (513) 474-3500

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1259346- Mt. Orab- 3 BD, 2BA. Turn the key & move in! Brand new furnace, A/C, California Berber carpet. Vinyl flooring, countertops & dishwasher. New beautiful kitchen cabinets & windows. Two 12x10 sheds in excellent condition.

What are you waiting for? $ 79,900

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1250495- Georgetown - Custom built home fully torn down to studs. This beauty boasts 18'ceramic tile flrs.10yr.warr. Carpet, new kit. (beautiful cherry cabinets). Marble sills, walk-out to landscaped deck/patio w/Pergula. 4 car drive-thru garage.

Addt'l workshop. $144,255

1258411- Mt. Orab - 3 BR. 2 BA. Must see to believe! Fully renovated stick built. Re-finished hdwd floors thru-out. Family rm. carpeted. Brand new wndws, int & ext doors, paint & counter tops. Mins to SR32. 0.50 acres. Private drive. $45,000

1208772- Mt. Orab - Come enjoy your peaceful new home. 3 Bedroom, 2 full bath ranch on 1+ acre near Lake Grant. 1 car detached garage. Large wood deck. $89,750! Call Christy Today at 513-317-1313.

1227072- Winchester- Solid home on public water & sewer. 3BD, 1.5BA. Brand new roof.

Home has been well cared for. Att. 1 car garage is finished w/opener. 20x34, 2 car garage oversized. Nicely landscaped. $89,900

White Oak Valley-Western Brown Schools Do not hesitate or you will miss out on the bargain of the day. Solidly built 2 BR home in movein condition. 30x50barn. Both house and barn need exterior touch-ups. 2 acre tract. $39,900

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Mt. Orab- Two story all brick Gold Medallion home! 5BR! More than 3,000 sq. ft. living area, corner location. Seconds from SR 32, minutes from Eastgate. This home boasts Two walk-out balconies. Hardwood, ceramic, flooring. Floor to ceiling beautiful brick F/P Family living on a two acre tract. Must see to believe. Call today for a personal showing! $189,747

90 Douglas Lane, Georgetown - 3 BD 2BA. Exquisite Dale Bonar Built full brick home.

Custom crown molding thru-out, 9' ceilings, spacious counter space. Transomein Guest Bath. Large Bed Rms. Covered Front & Back Porches. Private Back Yard. $149,000

1238691- Russellville- Unique cedar sided contemporary home secluded behind pine trees. Many beautiful views. Soaring ceilings, natural lighting thru-out. 4 BR. 3 full Ba. Full bsmt,double-sided FP,huge Fam.Rm. Stocked pond, barn, inground pool all on 10.7 acres. $239,000

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1241450- Mt. Orab. - Ready to move? Land adjoins a pay lake. 3BD, 2BA. Large open rooms, Hardwood floors, WBFP, Split floor Plan. Newer HVAC. Covered front porch, 2 deck overlooking lake. Lots of shade in front of home. Call today! $64,900

1253803 - Higginsport- 2BR Apartment Rental! -County Bldg.1st. flr.currently used as the Higginsport Post Office. Corner location.

2nd. flr. apt. 2 bdrm, 2 Ba, Lr, Dr, & Kit. Ready to move in. Rental income will make your payment. Don’t miss out on this investment opportunity. $59,750

1242936- Mt. Orab - Must See! Affordable Town Property. 3BD, 2BA. Public water & sewer. Brand new paint, flooring & furnace.

Spiral staircase to upstairs bedroom. $34,900

937-515-2692 FORD PARTS, motors, transmission. For sale, lumber from 1830’s home, oak, all parts.

937-289-1040.

OLD BUT good Wurlitzer piano w/bench.

2-cabinet style sewing machines. 937-444-2764.

POST & Beam Kit, 14ft.x16ft. Oak included frame, rafters, braces, etc.

6” thick wall over 9ft. high to top plate. Would make a fine shop, room, garage, etc. Other oak available 2”x8” tongue & groove pine flooring. Call 937-289-1040.

701 - LOST AND FOUND MISSING SINCE 2-1-11, Jack Russell Terrier. Male/neutered, white w/brown spots, has some black spots under fur, last seen on Blue Sky Park Rd. Call 513-600-2135.

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• #1250321 •Sardinia • Check out this recently renovated 3 or Bedroom 2 story house, new floors, new electric, new plumbing, appliances include oven/range, microwave, washer and dryer, apple and pear trees, grape arbor, 10x19 detached garage, 10x17 storage shed and 12x12 workshop, great location with quick access to SR 32, all of this for a great price!! Asking $49,900

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• #1247896 - Sardinia • 3 Bedroom, 1 full bath ranch home on 1 acre of ground, updated bathroom, corner lot, workshop and utility bldg, needs some TLC, quick access to SR 32, lot of potential, great price, sold As-Is. Asking $29,900

REDUCED PRICE- Country home on 9 acres! Nice brick/vinyl stick built ranch w/walkout partially finished basement. 3 Bedrooms. 2 Baths. Gas FA heat w/CA + Gas FP. 2 Outbuildings, one w/carport. Don’t miss this outstanding property! Now asking $159,900.

• #1258954 Georgetown • Large 4 Bedroom brick house with full basement, located in desirable Georgetown neighborhood, hardwood floors, brick fireplace, attractive foyer, finished basement, high quality construction, including 2x6 exterior walls, 2 car attached garage plus a detached matching brick garage, one year home warranty included. Asking $199,900

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Natural gas heat w/CA. Insulated vinyl windows.

Nice sized rear deck. Storage building. Not in flood plain! Now reduced to $31,365.

• #1242480 – Sardinia • Brick Ranch offering 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths on 1.11 +/- acres, like new inside with complete renovation in 2000. Above ground pool, 2 car detached garage w/breezeway, covered front porch. 1 year home warranty included. Don't miss out on this one!!! Asking $98,500

EXCELLENT RECREATIONAL site for an investor or private owner. Property contains 3 MH pads, plus a bait shop, all w/water & sewer. 4 Campsites w/water & sewer. 120’ of water frontage w/Ohio River access. Also has quadrunner trail.

Asking $59,900.

JUNK CAR REMOVAL (513) 304-2280 I Pay CASH for Junk Car’s, Trucks & Vans!!

807 - TRUCKS FOR SALE 1993 TOYOTA pickup, 1/4 T w/cap, 5 on floor, nice inside cab, some rust, runs but cracked block, best offer.

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808 - AUTOS FOR SALE 1930’S-PRESENT

MARK WANTS running, wrecked, dead cars and trucks.

Now paying $150 - $400/cash for complete vehicles.

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The Classifieds Are the Cat’s Meow.

Area shoppers know the Classifieds are the purr-fect place to find a bargain. In the Classifieds, you can track down deals on everything from collectibles to cars.

It’s easy to place an ad or find the items you want and it’s used by hundreds of area shoppers every day.

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• #1238401 – Winchester (Eastern Schools) • Stunning 4 Bedroom, 2-1/2 bath custom built home on 2.91 acre, all brick with coined corners, hardwood floors, 2x6 exterior walls, hickory cabinets, heat pump w/central air, 6 panel oak doors, partially finished basement, absolute must see!! Asking $198,500

GEORGETOWN -ATTRACTIVE 67 ACRE FARM Gorgeous panoramic views! Impressive 7 year old home w/full basement, 2 car attached garage, huge two story great room, many windows, custom built cabinetry & entertainment center. 3 Bedrooms & 2.5 Bathrooms. Home is beautifully appointed. Large rear deck. 6 Outbuildings. Some larger in good condition. Private setting. Wonderful sunset. Much, much more! Asking $385,000.

David Troutman Direct: 937-483-4524 Email: dtroutman@huff.com www.GoneSelling.com

CLERMONT COUNTY - Brick ranch with 1716 SF (Per CH) 1.17 Acre wooded lot, just a short distance from four lane access to Cincinnati. Kitchen & formal DR. Large LR w/WBFP. Garage remodeled into FR, but not quite finished. Asking $42,900.

RUSSELLVILLE - Country setting, yet convenient to local shopping & churches. 2 BR, 1 Bath brick home w/sunroom, hardwood floors, WBFP, walkout basement & 1 car detached garage. Public sewer.

Needs some updating & TLC. Asking $70,000.

NEAR MILFORD, OHIO

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FRIDAY, MARCH 18TH - STARTS @ 10:00 AM COMPLETE CLOSEOUT & LIQUIDATION BERT’S FLORIST SHOP

David “Sam” Cropper - Broker/Owner Cell (513) 520-2552 Beverly Cropper, Realtor/Owner Cell (513) 520-3788 Barry Daulton - Realtor • Cell (513) 403-7832 Pat Daulton, Realtor • Cell (513) 218-8766 Jay Hanselman, Realtor • Cell (513) 535-5309 Lee Schweickart, Realtor • Cell (937) 515-6639 Email hookrealestate@hookrealestate.com

LOCATED: 1158 St. Rt. 131 (Day Heights) Milford, Oh. 45150. Take St. Rt. 131 off U.S. Rt. 50 at east edge of Milford about 2-1/2 miles. Cross Wolfpen Pleasant Hill Rd. Florist shop short distance on left.

ATTENTION BUYERS: Due to space limitations etc. this inventory-furnishings-fixtures & equipment will be sold in the following manner.

1. COMPLETE TUXEDO AND FORMAL WEAR BUSINESS: Includes about 25 tuxedos (few white), all accessories, vest, ties, cummerbunds, suspenders, shirts, approximately 200 pairs of shoes including some children’s sizes. Books, decor & display shelves. Sells as one lot 2. ALL INVENTORY: displays - shelving - show cases - greeting cards, prep room - supplies - ribbons & packing material - stock - decor - baskets - elec. fountain, signage - throughout building.

Sells as one lot 3. COOLER BOXES: Schmidt 6’ x 8’ walk-in box; Bush 3 door glass front reach-in-cooler, True 2 door glass front reach-in-cooler. Will be sold separately 4. 2 CAR GARAGE FULL: All racks - shelving - brass stands - displays - base counters - metal shelving - decor - furniture - supplies etc. Sells as one lot NOTE: Great opportunity for shop owners, bulk buyers, pickers, resellers, bargain hunters!!!

Building will be open up to 5:00 PM Friday and Saturday from (9:00 to 4:00) Bring your own helpers, tools, boxes, trucks - trailers or vans.

TERMS: Cash or checks only. No credit cards. 10% buyers premium - no sales tax.

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937-444-7014 or 513-335-1900.

Fantastic 4 bdr, 3 bath home w/ a River view!

Open floor plan w/ New carpet, flooring, lighting, paint, kitchen & bath updates & more. 1st floor laundry & 2 car garage. Spacious deck! Finished lower level w/ walk-out. Just minutes to down town. Great value at $159,900.00! Call Today!!

Nichole Dugle, Realtor Re/Max Preferred Group Cell: 520-5679 I-fax: 297-4358 www.NicholeDugle.com

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