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Storm cuts power to thousands A severe windstorm swept through Ohio on Friday, June 29, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of people and causing one death in Muskingum County.

In Brown County, power was out to thousands of people, with some having to wait until the following Tuesday to have their electricity restored.

Brown County Emergency Management Director Beth Nevel said four Brown County homes were destroyed by the wind storm, with many more sustaining damage.

Nevel said damage in the county seemed to be concentrated in the Aberdeen area, although damage was also reported from other areas, such as Fayetteville.

Nevel said that a Mt. Orab home was damaged in another round of high winds on Sunday, July 1.

She added that a large number of barns and other outbuildings throughout the county had sustained damage and that some crop damage was being reported as well.

Nevel said that in each case, Ohio Valley Long Term Recovery Committee Case Worker Bev Hurlburt either has or will make contact to

determine the unmet needs of the families.

Nevel said that the damage and disruption from the storm proves once again that it is up to individuals to be prepared in case of an emergency.

“You have to be able to take care of yourself for a minimum of 72 hours in the event of a disaster”, Nevel said.

“That means food, water, medicine, pet needs and any other items you need to survive until help arrives or utilities are restored.”

Nevel also said that the current heat wave amounted to a “slow motion” disaster, CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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A mother and three children were inside this Aberdeen home when high winds brought a tree down onto the roof. Nobody was injured.

Treasurer Mandel makes campaign stop in county

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press

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State Rep. Danny Bubp (far left) swears in Tony Applegate (center) as Brown County Commissioner on June 29. Also shown (from Bubp’s right) are Margaret Eagan, Tiffany Eagan and Doug Eagan. To Applegate’s left are his wife Jonie and daughters Sarah and Emily.

Tony Applegate sworn in as Brown County Commissioner

BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press The newest Brown County Commissioner, Tony Applegate, was sworn into office on Friday, June 29 by State Rep. Danny Bubp in the Brown County Commissioners Office in Georgetown.

Applegate, a former Georgetown Council member, was selected by the Brown County Republican Central Committee to replace the late Rick Eagan on June 7.

“I’m very excited to have this opportunity and anxious to get going,” Applegate said after the ceremony.

He will serve out the rest of 2012 and will run against Democratic challenger Margery Paeltz in the November election for the seat.

The winner will complete the final two years of Eagan’s term.

The appointment was a repeat of political history for CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

Ohio State Treasurer and Republican U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel visited Brown, Adams and Scioto counties on July 5.

He met with supporters at the Country Inn in Georgetown and at the Wayside Inn in West Union.

He then attended a meeting on the prescription drug problem in Portsmouth.

Mandel was joined in Brown and Adams county by State Rep. Danny Bubp.

“Josh Mandel is a real American hero. Josh and I served in Iraq together. He did two tours as a Combat Infantryman in the United States Marine Corps. He is the real deal. I have so much admiration for that young man and I am working hard to see that he is elected as the

BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press Things have settled down in Georgetown after Village Administrator Kelly Jones announced his retirement and council member Tony Applegate submitted his resignation.

Jones will depart on July 31, and Applegate stepped down as council member when he was appointed by

the Republican Central Committee to replace the late Rick Eagan as Brown County commissioner.

Then, in order to compete for the vacated administrator’s seat, council members Steve Triplett, Chris Renshaw and Drew Watson all stepped down leaving four seats to be filled on council.

At a special council meeting called on July 3, the remaining council members,

Daryll Gray and Dennis White nominated and voted for the following people to fill the four open seats: • Drew Watson was reappointed to the seat which had been vacated by Tony Applegate which ends 12/31/2015; • Sarah Applegate filled Watson’s old seat which expires 12/31/2013; • Art Owens filled RenCONTINUED ON PAGE 11

Shafer sentenced to 13 years in prison

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BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press For the shooting death of 33-year-old Joshua Ahr on March 26, 2012, Harry Shafer pleaded guilty to one count of Voluntary Manslaughter and one count of Firearm Specification on Friday, June 29 in Brown County Common Pleas Court.

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As part of the plea agreement with the Brown County Prosecutors Office, the First Degree Murder charge against Shafer was dropped.

The plea agreement agreed upon by the prosecution and defense recommended 10 years in prison for the Voluntary Manslaughter charge and three years in prison for the Firearm Specification charge to be served consecutively for a mandatory 13 year prison sentence.

Brown County Common Pleas Judge Scott Gusweiler accepted the sentence recommendation and sentenced Shafer to the mandatory 13 years in prison.

Before he was sentence, Shafer expressed regret for killing his stepson.

“I just want to apologize to my family,” an emotional Shafer said. “I loved my son.”

Ohio Treasurer and Republican Senate candidate Josh Mandel (left) visited Brown and Adams County on July 5. He is shown with State. Rep. Danny Bubp.

next Senator from the state of Ohio”, Bubp said in West Union.

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Aberdeen sued for 828K by water plant contractor

BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press

Georgetown Council hires administrator, fills four seats

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The Village of Aberdeen is being sued for over eight hundred thousand dollars.

Shinn Brothers, a contractor from Celina, Ohio, filed a Complaint for Money Damages in Brown County Common Pleas Court on July 5.

The company claims that the village entered into a 1.6

million dollar contract on Dec. 15, 2011 to build a new water treatment plant, and that the village has not honored its obligation to pay.

Aberdeen issued a stop work order on the plant on March 16.

The lawsuit claims that the company has spent $581,121.60 on materials and equipment and that the company would have made a

$247,200 profit on the project.

The grand total of the suit is $828,332.60.

Aberdeen Village Solicitor David Grimes did not return multiple telephone calls seeking comment.

When contacted regarding the suit, Councilwoman Billie Eitel said “Shinn Brothers has not put one shovel into the ground, and I believe we CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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The sound of 113 motorcycles riding in the 2nd annual Memorial Scholarship Motorcycle Ride was both deafening and exciting. $5,146 was raised at the event.

2nd annual Seth Blevins Scholarship Ride held Harry Shafer

After sentencing Shafer, Gusweiler said, as he spoke to Ahr’s family members in the courtroom, the only thing he was for sure about was that, “I can’t bring your loving son back.”

He added, as he looked at Shafer, “I don’t know how you are going to live with CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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92 year old World War II Veteran, Guy McRoberts is shown here singing ‘God Bless America’ at the 2nd annual Memorial Scholarship Motorcycle Ride.

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BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press Over 110 motorcycles from as far away as Indiana, and Kentucky turned out for the 2nd Annual American Legion SPC Seth Blevins Memorial Scholarship Bike Ride, June 23, in the Village of Russellville. The event raised $5,146.

All proceeds from the event were donated to the SPC Seth Blevins Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Seth Blevins, a 21-yearold local soldier, lost his life May 23, 2011, while in combat operations serving in the Second Battalion 27th Infantry Regiment 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division in Afghanistan.

Born and raised in Brown County, Blevins was a 2008 graduate of Eastern Brown High School.

The motorcycle ride was organized this year by Lisa Vogel, a Russellville resident employed by RD’s Wayside

Inn, where the ride began.

“This is our second memorial ride we’ve had,” Vogel said. “I believe that this Seth Blevins Scholarship Fund would have pleased Seth, he would be happy and proud that some Brown County student will have a chance to go to college because of this scholarship fund.

“Someday, I’d like to hear a young person say they got to go to college because CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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Kasich, Taylor statement on U.S. Supreme Court ruling Recently Gov. John R. Kasich and Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor released the following statement in response to the ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States on the constitutionality of the federal Patient Protection and Af-

fordable Care Act: “We’re very disappointed that this flawed law has been allowed to stand. The Supreme Court has confirmed what everyone knew all along—but that the White House tried to deny: this is a massive

new tax on the middle class. Hopefully Congress will eventually repeal the law altogether and replace it with improvements that actually address the most pressing needs in health care, especially the need to reduce

Gregory Rogers sentenced to prison In May 2012, a two count indictment was filed against Gregory M. Rogers. The indictment charged count one Trafficking in Heroin a felony of the fifth degree with a maximum penalty of 12 months in prison and count two Trafficking in Heroin a felony of the fifth degree with a maximum penalty of 12 months prison. On June 05, Brown County Court of Common Pleas Judge Scott T. Gusweiler accepted a

plea of guilty to count one Trafficking in Heroin.

Upon a motion by the State, count two Trafficking in Heroin was dismissed.

Judge Gusweiler sentenced Rogers to 180 days in the Brown County Detention Center where he will have to successfully complete the Brown County Sheriff’s Office Drug Treatment Program while serving 2 years of Community Control sub-

ject to the supervision of the Adult Probation Department. Rogers was ordered to pay court costs and public defender fees.

Judge Gusweiler further ordered a 12 month suspension of Roger’s Ohio Driver’s License and continued drug treatment counseling while he is on Probation.

costs in order to improve access. Until then, Ohio taxpayers could be saddled with dramatically higher costs. The Administration will carefully analyze the d ecision to determine the appropriate next steps. We are very concerned that a sudden, dramatic increase in Medicaid spending could threaten Ohio’s ability to pursue needed reforms in other areas, such as education. Going forward, we remain committed to minimizing the law’s drag on the economic growth Ohio is beginning to experience, protecting the inviolate relationship between doctors and patients, a nd preserving as much free market competition in health care as possible.”

Common Pleas Judge Scott T. Gusweiler accepted a plea of guilty to count one Felonious Assault. Upon a motion by the State, count two Felonious Assault and count three Attempted Rape was dismissed.

Judge Gusweiler sentenced Taylor to prison for a 3 year term. Taylor was ordered to pay court costs and public defender fees.

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What Do You Think?

Do you thing the new Health Care Law of President Obama's should be repealed or it should move forward?

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Taking A Trip Through Time The Fourth of July always heralds fire vehicles, horses, antique cars, tractors, floats, Eastern Marching band and many other units like the above team of horses driven here by the late Dannie Hess. This was one of many entries at a 1982 parade. Accompanying Dannie is his son, Glenn Hess and of course the four ponies that Dannie was driving are Bo, Pepper, Champ and Smoky. This photo was taken at the 1982 Sardinia Independence Day Parade by then Brown County Press editor Eunice Ott and appeared in the July 13, 1982 edition. Many thanks to Ken Kelch, Sardinia for submitting this for publication. ‘Taking a Trip Through Time’ is a feature of the Brown County Press that is supplied by our readers. If you have photos of places within Brown County that are at least 30 years old please feel free to submit them along with some information about the photo to The Brown County Press by email to bcpress@frontier.com or mail them to or drop them off at The Brown County Press 219 South High Street Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154. You will get your picture back. You can also reach us at (937) 444-3441.

I have health insurance myself, but I feel like the plan should be redone.

Don Lamb, Hamersville

Repeal it! I don't think people should be taxed even more, they're struggling to pay all their bills now, without another tax to pay.

Sheila Saylor, Mt. Orab

I believe the bill should definitely move forward, because in the long run, it will be beneficial to the whole country.

Frank Mitchell, Georgetown

I think with today's economy the middle class people are now the lower class people, and we have no hope.

Shelly Myers, Mt. Orab

I think it should definitely be repealed, I don't like it. If people could afford insurance, they would have it.

Wanda Sturgill, Hamersville

Director Daniels say agriculture is cool School is out for the summer, but true learning, discovering and exploring is a fluid cycle that never stops. In youth, and even in adulthood, it is the experiences we have and the people we meet that direct our course and shape our lives. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” is the question that every young person ponders and is one of the most important decisions a person will make about the direction of his or her life.

The agriculture industry is a solid, but often overlooked, bet as a career choice. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects jobs for agriculture and food science majors will grow 16 percent between 2008 and 2018. That is good news for our state, which is based significantly on food and agriculture. That is also good news for the hundreds of thousands of young people who will soon be entering the jobs market.

You don’t have to be a farmer to choose an agriculture-related field. There are more than 200 agriculture-related jobs in various fields, including horticulture, animal science, food business, agricultural communications and education, food science, biological engineering, plant breeding and genetics, biology, forestry, biochemistry,

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microbiology, and entomology.

Many people are not directly involved in agriculture, but every person in this state is touched by agriculture every single day. I recently had the opportunity to visit the “Amazing Maize” exhibit at the Indiana State Museum.

Even I was surprised to learn that this important crop started more than 10,000 years ago in the heart of Mexico and, whether we realize it or not, is still supremely important in our everyday lives.

Today, it takes 25 corn plants per person per day to support the American way of life. It is in thousands of products everywhere. I’m talking about sweeteners, plastics, fuel, textiles, biodegradable plastics, cereal, chips, cosmetics, kitty litter, paints, paper goods, and even automobile components.

Governor Kasich understands the importance of the agriculture industry to our state and has made it a priority to keep people involved in agriculture and related fields

and to leverage new jobs in this state.

One way this is happening is through the Agriculture is Cool! program at the Ohio State Fair. At the governor’s direction, the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio Expo Commission and Ohio Farm Bureau are helping to revitalize an interest in agriculture and educating young people about agriculture through interactive exhibits, such as milking a real cow, riding a tractor simulator, interacting with baby animals, and learning about livestock.

This year marks the second year of the program that will run at the Ohio State Fair, July 25-Aug. 5. Those who completed the fourth grade this school year can bring their grade card, which will get them and a chaperone into the fair for free. While they are there, they will enjoy the fair and learn about agriculture. They can also write an essay about their experience for a chance to win a $500 scholarship. Although the program is geared toward 4th graders, people of all ages are encouraged to participate in the displays and to learn about why agriculture is cool.

To learn more about the Agriculture is Cool! program, go to www.agri.ohio.gov/agiscool/ .We want to dispel the

myths about a misunderstood industry and expose people to a side of agriculture they have probably never seen before.

We can only hope that this will end up being one of those experiences that will have a lasting impact on a young person’s life. There’s no denying that agriculture is here to stay.

Agriculture was the foundation on which the State of Ohio was built. Today, the food and agriculture industry is just as important as ever, adding $105 billion to the state’s economy and providing one in seven Ohioans with jobs. As we continue to find new uses for our crops and the many products made from them, this industry will continue to carry our state into a prosperous future. That means more jobs and a better quality of life.

I was fortunate enough to know my direction in life involved agriculture. From the time I was 12 years old I knew I wanted to be a farmer.

But you don’t have to be a farmer to reap the benefits of an agriculture-related job; there is tremendous opportunity for those not born into this industry.

So, what do you want to be when you grow up? For a solid future, you can bet on agriculture.

Letters to the Editor

Reader says ‘let go of adult children’ Dear Editor: Let’s be blunt about it... if you have a grown son or daughter in his/her 20’s, 30’s or 40’s, and you’re still attempting to run his/her life, then you have a very serious, unhealthy problem on your hands. And, no, I don’t care if you have good intentions...

you’re still acting in a very unreasonable way if you think that this is, in any way, your job.

I have a number of people with whom I deal who are totally miserable because they have never let go of their adult children. It’s almost as if the parents are attempting

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to hold their children hostage... or vice versa. This is not how life is supposed to work. We are supposed to be able to separate ourselves from one another... at some reasonable point... and live separate lives. We call it ‘growing up.’

Sometimes it’s hard to let go of anybody or anything... we need to be needed... we want to think that it’s our job to try and control those around us. Well... forget it if you have bought into that bunch of crap... that kind of thinking is totally stupid.

Don’t be an idiot... learn to let people go if you want to live a happy life.

On a personal note, this is one of the reasons I delight in not having children... I don’t have to worry about things like this, and I absolutely love my freedom from parenthood. (More people ought to try it on for size!).

What it boils down to is this: I actually believe that many people end up with children simply because they want somebody to try and control. They want to have power over another individual. When children are

young and dependant upon you, you think you have it.

When they start to grow up, you find yourself losing it... which ought to be the way it works... but you become threatened by it. And this is when the crap hits the fan!

You try to wrestle control back from them... and everybody becomes miserable.

If you raise your children the right way, then you model for them a balance of being firm, fair and consistant from the cradle until their early teens.... then they begin to think in terms of freeing themselves from the family and becoming autonomous (independent)... and this should be expected and encouraged... and the parents should begin the practice of preparing for ultimate separation from the children. If it doesn’t happen, the family becomes dysfunctional and sick... and stays that way!

Get a clue all you parents of grown children... let them have a life of their own and you get a life of your own.

You’ll be so much happier if you do.

Rev. Sam Talley

Letters to the Editor

Check your voting status before Nov. Dear Editor, As Director of the Brown County Board of Elections, I am writing to you today to encourage your readers to register to vote, or make sure their registration is up to date with the board of elections. Ohio law does not allow votes to be counted unless those votes are cast in the correct precinct, therefore, it is imperative that boards of elections have current information on voters in order to count their votes.

As your readers may know, this year every registered voter in Ohio will be receiving an absent voters application by mail from the Secretary of State’s Office. In order to receive this application, boards of elections need to have up to date information from voters no later than July 31,

2012. A supplemental mailing will take place closer to the November election for those registrations that take place after the July 31, 2012 time frame. It is imperative that anyone wanting to vote this fall get registered or get current information to the board of elections sooner rather than later.

Registering to vote or updating your information is easy. One can request a registration form from our web at www.electionsonthe.net/ohio/brown or one can call the Brown County Board of Elections at 937378-3008 or 866-368-3598 Our staff is eager to help with questions anyone may have.

Kathy Jones, Director Brown County Board of Elections

YOUR LEGISLATORS U.S. Representative Jean Schmidt (R) 175 E. Main St Batavia,Oh 45103 or (800) 784-6366 State Senator Tom Niehaus (R) (614) 466-8082 State Representative Danny Bubp (R) (614) 644-6034

U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R) (202) 224-3353 Sherrod Brown (D) (202)224-2315 Governor John Kasich (R) 77 S. High St. 30th Floor Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 466-3555

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Nineteen indicted by Brown County Grand Jury Nineteen people were indicted by a Brown County Grand Jury June 27 on a variety of charges.

Charles Sweeney, 24 of Georgetown, faces two second degree felony counts of Endangering Children, one first degree misdemeanor count of Endangering Children and one third degree felony count of Domestic Violence.

In a press release, Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little said that Sweeney is accused of shaking the baby girl, causing rib fractures.

He is also accused of excessively spanking the baby which caused severe bruising and leaving the baby on the floor to be trampled by a large dog.

“The victim can’t speak, she can only cry. But we will make sure she is heard”, said Little.

Sweeney has been in the Brown County Jail since his arrest on June 16. He is also facing criminal damaging charges in Brown County Municipal Court for slashing the tires of two county owned vehicles.

Derik Demangone, 32 of Sardinia, and Juli-Anne Demangone, 24 of Sardinia are charged four Complicity in the Commission of an Offense charges.

They are accused of aiding each other in a Burglary on June 1 while taking their infant child them. Prosecutors say the child sustained serious injuries during the commission of the offense.

Both face a second degree felony charge for the Burglary, and a third degree felony and two misde-

meanor Child Endangerment charges.

Don Evans, 57 of Cherry Fork, faces one count of first degree felony Aggravated Burglary.

He is accused of breaking into an occupied home on June 10 while possessing a handgun.

Delbert Malott, 57 of Sardinia, faces eight drug related charges, including seven felonies.

The charges include Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity, Possession, Illegal Manufacture and Illegal Assembly.

The charges stem from alleged actions that took place between March 1 and April 21.

Shaine Malott, 25 of Sardinia, faces eight drug related charges, including seven felonies.

He also faces a charge of Having Weapons While Under Disability.

The charges include Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity, Possession, Illegal Manufacture and Illegal Assembly.

The charges stem from alleged actions that took place between March 1 and April 21.

Jessica White, 26 of Georgetown, faces one fourth degree felony count of Trafficking in Heroin with a specification that it was in the vicinity of a juvenile.

She allegedly committed this offense on May 18.

Michael Hampton, 20 of Georgetown, faces two fourth degree felony counts of Trafficking in Heroin with a specification that they were in the vicinity of a juvenile.

He allegedly committed these offenses on May 16 and May 18.

James Lykins, 30 of Pee-

bles, faces one third degree felony count of Possession of Heroin and one fourth degree felony count of Receiving Stolen Property. Both offenses were allegedly committed May 18.

Anthony Sebree, 32 of Georgetown, faces six counts of Deception to Obtain a Dangerous Drug.

Two of the charges are fourth degree felonies and four of them are fifth degree felonies.

Sebree is accused of obtaining the drugs between Feb. 1 and Feb. 8.

Timothy Ratliff, 51 of Hamersville faces one third degree felony count of Failure to Provide Notice of Change of Address.

Ratliff was convicted of Rape in Clermont County in 1997 and was convicted on Failure to Register charges in Brown County in 2008.

Keith Fields, 26 of Hamersville faces one third degree felony count of Failure to Provide Notice of Change of Address.

Fields was convicted of Rape in Clermont County in 2002 and was convicted on Failure to Register charges in Brown County in 2009.

Cherish Johnson, 32 of Hamersville faces two fifth degree felony counts of Theft.

Johnson allegedly committed the offenses against Arthur Green between April 1 and April 28.

Nathan Gray, 28 and Timothy Gray, 22, both of Felicity, both face six counts of fourth degree felony Assault, one fourth degree felony count of Disrupting Public Services and one fifth degree felony count of Obstructing Official Business.

The men are accused of interfering with firefighters

H’ville to raise new flag July 14

BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press The Village of Hamersville will be holding a special flag raising ceremony on Saturday,

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July 14 at 1 p.m. on the grounds of the Hamersville Municipal Building.

“We will be dedicating a new flag which has flown over the nation’s capital,” said Hamersville Mayor Keith Staggs.

“We have a new flag pole, and now we have a new flag which we plan on dedicating on July 14.”

The ceremony will include a presentation of the flag to the village by Congresswoman Jean Schmidt.

Brown County Auditor Doug Green will also take part in the event.

“We feel that this flag dedication is very important to our village,” Staggs said. “The village will provide light refreshments in a patriotic atmosphere, and we hope everyone from the village will turn out and help us celebrate. We hope to see all of our veterans turn out too, so that they can be recognized and thanked for their service.”

Serious injury traffic crash The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a one vehicle serious injury traffic crash. The crash occurred on June 25, 2012 at approximately 2:55 p.m. on Martin Alexander Road in Eagle Township, Brown County, Ohio.

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The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt, operated

by Alexis M. Eagle, age 18, of West Union, Ohio was traveling northbound on Martin Alexander Road at a high rate of speed when she failed to maintain control and traveled off the left side of the roadway. Miss Eagle’s vehicle struck a ditch, and overturned multiple times before coming to rest on its wheels. Miss Eagle was ejected from the vehicle.

Miss Eagle was flown to University Hospital by U.C. Air Care for treatment.

Miss Eagle was not wearing her safety belt at the time of the crash. Neither alcohol nor drugs are suspected at this time.

The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway PatrolGeorgetown Post.

As always The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds you to buckle up and not drink and drive.

and attempting to assault them at a fire scene on May 31.

Lindsay Powell, 45 of Mt. Orab, faces one fourth degree felony count of Assault and one fifth degree felony count of Obstructing Official Business.

Powell is accused of causing or attempting to cause harm to Deputy Chris Hunter on May 13.

Greg Kattine, 23 of Georgetown, is accused of one fourth degree felony count of Theft of Drugs.

He allegedly deprived a victim of 42 Percoset tablets on May 23.

Cynthia Melton, 31 of Mt. Orab, faces one third degree felony count of Illegal Conveyance of Drugs of Abuse onto Grounds of a Specified Governmental Agency and one fifth degree felony count of Aggravated Possession.

The drug allegedly possessed by Milton was

Methamphetamine.

She is accused of committing these offenses between May 1 and May 30.

Joshua Bishop, 33, is accused of one third degree felony count of Intimidation and one third degree felony

county of Retaliation.

Bishop is accused of committing these acts on June 14.

An indictment is a charge brought against an individual. It is not a finding or admission of guilt.

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RMA spring acreage reporting date Brian D. Frieden, Director of the Risk Management Agency’s Springfield Regional Office, reminds producers to report 2012 spring crop acreage to their insurance agent by July 15.

Ohio crops include: burley tobacco, spring cabbage, corn, grain sorghum, hybrid seed corn, spring oats, popcorn, potatoes, soybeans and tomatoes.

With the severe weather conditions this year, producers are also encouraged to contact their crop insurance agent if they have concerns about a crop loss.

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considers false information to the Ohio Department of Commerce for the village to qualify for the Economic Recovery Zone bonds.

When contacted by the Brown County Press, Hurt replied via e-mail “Regarding Ms. Eitel’s implied accusations of impropriety, I have made no statements or representations in the Aberdeen Water Works matter that were not specifically provided by the authorized representatives of the Village in the proper pursuit of their business or taken from official Village documents, records and proceedings.”

He continued “Although not always true in the past, Aberdeen is now a deeply divided community being pulled in two different directions which appear at present to be irreconcilable. As to my personal and business integrity, I have all my life stood squarely against corruption in public and private affairs and will continue to do so.”

Eitel also set her sights on a former village solicitor.

“I would also like for Mr. Grimes to look into a lawsuit against Tresa Gossett for a conflict of interest,” Eitel continued.

“She was representing the land owner and the village, and she did not inform council concerning the expiration of the option to buy the land, therefore she was negligent in her responsibility to the village as solicitor.”

Councilman Bob Verville seconded Eitel’s motions, then excused himself from the meeting. Verville was only recently released from the hospital for major health issues.

A motion was then made to suspend the rule requiring three readings for council to take action, which failed.

Later in the meeting, council set dates for two more meetings, the first meeting was set for 8 p.m. on Friday, July 6 and a second for Saturday, July 7 at 10 a.m.

Presumably, the question on whether to seek legal action against Kidston, Hurt, Gossett and Artesian of Pioneer will be discussed on those dates.

Councilwoman Eitel also

made the motion that council explore other avenues and put the water system up for sale, and advertise it to see what kind of favorable contracts the village could get.

Eitel’s motion was seconded by Councilman Joe Sprague, prompting Mayor Harry Foxworthy to open the floor to discussion.

“I feel that this is going to give us the option to look and see if we can appease the bonds and get out of the contract with the bonds,” Eitel added.

Sprague immediately added that this motion by Eitel should not be construed by the residents that the water plant is not going to be built.

Eitel reiterated that this was simply another option that needed to be looked at.

“This is an avenue that was presented to us by the bond council,” she explained.

At least one resident in the audience shouted out...’why didn’t you think about that before you got in to the project?’

The comment triggered other comments from the crowd of nearly 40 sitting in the audience.

Applegate strongly advised the audience that this was a discussion between council members, not council and the crowd. Sprague backed Applegate up on his comment.

“I do want to add that the a bond lawyer here tonight said that it might cost in excess of another $1.5 million to get out of this, along with what we’ve already borrowed,” Applegate stated while shaking his head with obvious concern.

Eitel stated again that her motion to seek other avenues was just an option. She repeated that her motion was just to advertise the water system for sale.

Grimes advised that council needed to advertise the plant for bids for five weeks so a motion was needed for a proposed ordinance to do so.

Eitel made a motion to suspend the rules and vote on the ordinance, which failed.

It was followed by the first reading of the proposed ordinance to sell the water system.

Eitel said that other issues

Treasurer Mandel makes campaign stop in county CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Inn, Mandel sat for an exclusive interview with The Brown County Press.

“I’ve never lived in Washington, I’ve never worked in Washington and I want to go there to change it”, said Man-

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del when asked about how he contrasted to Democrat Incumbent Sherrod Brown.

“Sherrod Brown has been in politics since the Nixon Administration and he’s part of the problem in Washington.”

He added that Brown’s voting record was out of step with the values of Brown and Adams county.

When asked about legislative priorities, Mandel replied “My main focus will be jobs, jobs and jobs. I think leaders on the local state and national level need to be focused on economic development.”

Mandel said part of that strategy would be creating a better regulatory and tax environment for farmers, manufacturers and small business owners.

Mandel then turned toward the national debt.

“We are trillions of dollars in debt right now”, Mandel said.

“If Ohio families have to live within a balanced budget, and small business need to balance their budgets, our leaders in Washington

should have to do the same thing.”

Mandel noted that it has been three years since a budget had been passed in the U.S. Senate, which is controlled by Democrats.

Mandel then said he was prepared to make difficult decisions regarding in entitlement spending.

“I’m going to do everything I can to protect Social Security and Medicare, but at same time I’m going to a fiscal conservative and reflect the fiscal conservative values of the state of Ohio.”

When asked what he wanted voters to know about Josh Mandel, he replied “That I’m going to change Washington. I have the backbone of a Marine who has done two tours in Iraq, I am the grandson of blue collar workers who appreciated hard work and I’m not going to be pushed around by political bosses of either party.

My bosses will be the people of the state of Ohio.”

More information on Mandel can be found at www.jobs.joshmandel.com

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discussed during the executive session included last months approval by council to hire an assistant for the utilities office at a minimum of $16,000 a year.

Eitel explained that Emily Henderson, village administrator is currently being paid $20,100 annually.

“Emily has agreed to a trial period for 60 days to work full time, 40 hours a week for $25,000, and we would not be hiring an assistant,” Eitel said.

Eitel then made the motion to suspend the rules for three readings and hire Henderson for $25,000 a year.

In the vote to suspend the rules, Councilmen Jerry Applegate and Jay Castle voted no, while Eitel, Jason Phillips, Sprague and Verville voted yes. Council needed five votes to suspend the rules.

Eitel said the issue would now have to have two more readings at meetings to be set by council. After the three readings, council could pass the resolution with a 2/3 vote, or 4 to 2.

At one point in the meeting, Applegate made a motion to remove the stop-work ordinance, pay the bills and continue the work on the water treatment plant. Castle seconded the motion.

However, half way through the roll call, Grimes reminded Applegate that after what had just taken place in the executive session, they could not lift the stop-work order.

“You understand what we talked about and what that action would trigger, don’t you,” Grimes said directly to Applegate.

It was then explained that Applegate was simply trying to get the work started again on the water plant and the vote was allowed to continue.

Again, the vote was two members voting yes to con-

tinue the work, four for keeping the stop-work order enacted. The motion failed.

Council business continued until an argument broke out between Councilman Phillips and Applegate over water rates for village residents.

Previously, council approved a $3 a month decrease in water rates to Aberdeen residents, which Phillips stated he didn’t think was a good idea at that point in time.

His comment brought on a challenge by Applegate that Phillips did not understand the reason behind the decrease that was voted on.

Phillips told Applegate that he most certainly did understand the issue but thought the $3 decrease in rates was across the board, applicable to all rates. The two continued arguing over the issue until Applegate accused Phillips of not listening to what goes on at the meetings.

“All I’m saying is,” Phillips said, “how do you build a water plant when you cut the rates? This is all just a political move.”

Eitel then apologized to the public for voting initially to lower the rates to begin with. She said she never should have voted that way and that it was a mistake.

Phillips then looked out at the crowd of residents , then directly at Applegate and said, “Wait a minute, Jerry, how many times have we lied to these people? You have....I have. We went out together and knocked on door to door and told people what we were going to pay for this water plant and their water bill wasn’t going to go up.”

He continued “I owe these people an apology, because I was lied to by several people.

I’ll admit to that, but you (Applegate) don’t have the shoulders to hold it.”

As the bantering went

back and forth, the words were hard to understand as Mayor Foxworthy pounded on his gavel, trying to restore order.

Applegate then stood up from his seat, shoved papers onto the floor in front of him stating that he had better things to do than listen to nonsense. He then walked out of the meeting, followed out the door by Councilman Castle.

The meeting continued with the three council members who were left but no actions were taken without a quorum.

Eitel again apologized to the audience, this time for what she called the immaturity of members of council.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 can terminate the contract.

They are not entitled to future profits. All they are entitled to is to be paid for the work they have actually completed.”

The water plant was also front and center at the July 2 village council meeting.

That evening, Eitel made a motion to have Solicitor David Grimes look into whether council members Jay Castle and Jerry Applegate have a legal conflict of interest because of their connection with landowner Annette Mineer.

“Applegate is Mineer’s finance and Castle works for Applegate and Mineer”, Eitel said in a telephone interview.

Mineer owns the property where two wells have been drilled for the village’s new water treatment plant.

The July 2 meeting opened with a two hour executive session to discuss possible litigation and personnel issues.

Following executive session, Eitel made the motion to have Grimes look into the possibility of suing Artesian of Pioneer and Ed Kidston.

“Ed Kidston was hired as a consultant and did not advise council that the option for the land purchase had expired and he allowed contractors to drill wells on property that the village did not own,” Eitel explained.

Kidston submitted a letter to the village council and mayor on March 23, which reads in part; “I have been told that the village believes that they do not need to honor these contracts. I hope this is an untrue rumor, because if it is true, it would not only be unethical, dishonorable and illegal, it would also delay completion of the project and may cost the village dearly in the end.”

Kidston closed the letter by saying, “I would hate for the village to lose control of their project. The bonds will be repaid by the village residents - they deserve to own their project.”

At the meeting, Eitel went on to say she wanted Mr. Grimes to look in to the possibility of filing a lawsuit against Dallas Hurt for being a party involved in what she

Tea Party to meet The Brown County Tea Party will hold their next regular meeting at 2 p.m.

Saturday, July 14 at the Municipal Park shelter in Mt. Orab.

There will be an election of officers for the 2012/2013 year.

Many topics will be up for discussion including the annual picnic to be held at the shelter on August 18th.

Several candidates have expressed interest in attending.

Please join us as we endeavor to do our part to support those individuals who hold to the same principles that the tea parties do, which are: Limited Government, Personal Responsibility, and Free Markets and supporting the United States Constitution.

For additional information please call Sandra Reeder at (937) 444-3673.

Storm cuts power to many people in Brown County CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and that people need to be prepared.

“Check on the elderly, be careful about doing too much physical activity out in the heat and drink plenty of water”, Nevel said.

Gov. John Kasich declared a state of emergency in Ohio after the severe storms swept across the state.

In the June 30 declaration, Kasich cited widespread power losses, utility damages and excessive heat that could create crisis conditions for some Ohioans.

State emergency officials say 800,000 to 1 million people still had power outages on June 30, with American Electric Power reported 500,000 customers across Ohio and into West Virginia without power.

Winds during the storm rivaled those of Hurricane Ike's remnants in 2008, topping 75 mph.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency notified the state on Saturday

evening that the president approved Governor Kasich’s request for federal assistance and declared a federal emergency.

The emergency declaration was for direct federal assistance only to deal with infrastructure such as water or sewage treatment plants and emergency telecommunications. The declaration did not make available reimbursements to state or local governments for emergency response costs or damage to public buildings.

It also did not cover assistance to individuals or businesses for disaster related losses.

The lack of rain is another factor complicating cleanup after the storm.

Nevel said that in the severe hot and dry conditions forecasted for the state, the potential for fires to spread out of control is greatly increased.

She added that residents needed to be aware of the following:

• Ohioans clearing debris from their property in restricted areas will not be permitted to burn the material until weather conditions improve. Ohioans clearing debris from their property in unrestricted areas are strongly discouraged from burning storm debris.

• Under Ohio Environmental Protection Agency rules, open burning is not permitted in restricted areas, which include: • the boundaries of any municipal corporation; • corporation limits and a 1,000-foot zone outside any municipal corporation having a population of 1,000 to 10,000; • and corporation limits and a one-mile zone outside any municipal corporation with a population of more than 10,000.

• In areas outside those zones, there are fewer restrictions and open burning is allowed if it complies with state rules and local ordinances.

2nd annual Seth Blevins Scholarship Ride held CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of Seth Blevins and his sacrifice while serving our country.”

This year’s event began around noon in the Russellville Park with a check and special presentation from the Russellville Girls Softball Program.

Becky Bolender, director of the softball program and the softball team donated $250 to the Seth Blevins Memorial Scholarship fund.

The group presented the check to Blevins’ parents, Trish and Steve Blevins and Seth’s sister Paige.

The ceremony began at 12:30 p.m. in front of RD’s Wayside Inn, with a special prayer by Guy McRoberts, a 92 year old World War II Veteran and member of the Russellville American Legion Post #384.

Following the prayer, McRoberts sang the tribute song, ‘God Bless America’ while flags and arms were presented by Legion members Arte Thomas, Dean Dotson, Richard Baird and Roger Paeltz.

At promptly 1 p.m. the procession of 113 registered motorcycles pulled out from in front of RD’S Wayside

Inn, escorted by the Russellville Police. The lead motorcycles were driven by Bill Taylor and Ronnie Davis.

The procession was escorted through the intersection of Rt. 32 and US 62, where the bikes proceeded to travel to the Hillsboro VFW Post # 9094 then on to Mt. Carmel VFW Post #9630.

Their ride then took them on to Georgetown where the riders stopped at FOE Post # 2293, then eventually they arrived back at RD’s Wayside Inn. The travelers were provided with a great meal from RD’s which was enjoyed by everyone.

Young Russellville residents Jacob and Katie Wagoner operated a lemonade stand with all proceeds going to the scholarship fund.

Jacob and Katie and sister Samarra are Seth’s cousins and have been very involved in helping raise money for their cousin’s scholarship fund.

Other supporters include: • Russellville American Legion Post #394; • Brown County 4H Clubs; • Russellville softball program; • Eastern Soccer Alumni.

At 7 p.m. that evening the raffle drawings , split the pot, cow dump and T-shirt sales took place with all proceeds benefiting the fund.

“The outpouring of community involvement and support has been endless,” said Shirley Wagoner, Seth Blevin’s grandmother and chair for the scholarship committee.

“On behalf of the SPC Seth Blevins Memorial Scholarship and the Blevins’ family, we would like to extend our sincere and heartfelt Thank You to everyone who had a part in this event.”

She continued “Seth lived his life in a way that teaches us all to live life with no regrets, to follow our dreams, but most importantly to love God, family and have respect for all.”

Anyone wishing to make contributions to the SPC Seth Blevins Memorial Scholarship may do so by mailing their donation to: P.O. Box 31, Russellville, Ohio 45168 or by contacting any committee member including Shirley Wagoner, Lisa Vogel, Bethany Yockey, Valerie Long, Lois Richendollar, Katrina Wagoner or Trish Blevins.

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Mary Ann (nee Swope) Crider, 78

June G. (nee Bennett) Williams, 86

Lawrence “Frank” Dee Adams, 75, of Manchester, Oh., and formerly of Clermont County, died Monday, July 2, 2012.

He was born November 11, 1936, in Bethel Ridge, Ky., to the late Rufus and Adney (Vaught) Adams.

In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his son Glenn Adams; grandson, Rodney Nixon; and granddaughter, Chrissy Willow Cullum.

He is survived by two sons, David Adams of Manchester and Rick (Brenda) Adams of Williamsburg; five daughters: Shirlene Jordan of Seaman, Priscilla Nixon of Seaman, Lora (Eddie) Williams of Seaman, Carolyn Love of Seaman, Gwen Adams of Seaman, Jessica (Michael) Baker (granddaughter) of Seaman; three sisters: Zella Caudill of Cincinnati, Juanita Pitman of Cincinnati, and Tennie Hodge of Somerset, Kentucky; 17 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces.

He was retired from Ficks-Reed Company in Cincinnati and was a supervisor for 20 years. He was the owner of the former Adams Roofing Company in Felicity for 25 years. He was a member of the F. & A.M. Services were held on Friday, July 6, 2012 where Pastor Lawrence Lee Adams (grandson) of Springboro officiated.

The interment was at West Union Cemetery.

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

Mary Ann (nee Swope) Crider, 78, Bethel, died July 1, 2012.

Mary Ann was the wife of the late Carl Crider., loving mother of Carla (Richard) Pollitt of Hamersville, Robert (Shannon) Crider and Christopher Crider both of Bethel, beloved mother of numerous foster children, sister of Margorie Davis of Texas, Richard Swope of Mt. Orab, Kenneth Swope of South Carolina and the late Wayne and Donald Swope, also survived by 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Monday, July 9, 2012 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel. Funeral service will begin at 1 p.m., Monday, July 9, 2012.

Burial to follow at the Tate Township Cemetery, Bethel.

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

June G. (nee Bennett) Williams, 86, Milford, passed away June 26, 2012.

Survived by her daughter Pat Bonnell, grandmother of Lisa Seymour, Roger Jr. (Amanda), Brian (Jenifer), Christopher (Laura), Matthew Bonell and great grandson Justin (Cassie) Bonnell, great-grandmother of Zachary Seymour, Debrah, Ethan, Elizabeth, Fallon, Samantha, Garrett, Audrey and Miles Bonnell, great great grandmother of Shyann, Justin and Emlyn Bonnell. Sister of Howard (Peggy) Hood of Deltona, Florida and Jerry (Haruko) Hood of Cincinnati.

June retired from Bank One and previously of Milford and Clermont National Bank.

Services were held Friday June 29, 2012.

In lieu of flowers the family requests remembrances to be made to the Bonnell Memorial Scholarship, in care of Milford Youth Baseball, 1 Finley Ray Drive, Milford Ohio 45150.

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

Freeda L. Faul, 100

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Freeda L. Faul, 100 of Georgetown, Oh., died Sunday, July 1, 2012 .

She was a registered nurse.

Mrs. Faul was a graduate of Georgetown High School, the Christ Hospital School of Nursing and attended the University of Cincinnati. She worked in all branches of the nursing profession; hospital, private duty, physician’s assistant, Red Cross disaster work, was an industrial nurse for the Kroger Company and was instrumental is setting up the medical department for the General Electric Company in Evandale, Ohio. Mrs. Faul was also a registered nurse for the Brown County Health Department for many years and retired as school nurse for the Western Brown School District.

She was born February 18, 1912 in Brown County, Ohio the daughter of the late James and Lula (Dugan) Howser. Besides her parents, Mrs. Faul was preceded in death by her two husbands - R. Ted Leonard and Dr. William L. Faul, two brothers - Harold and Carl Howser and three sisters - Flora Richards, Neva Nichols and Nellie Copenhaver.

Mrs. Faul is survived by one brother - Robert Howser of Georgetown, Oh., and several nieces and nephews.

There will be no services.

The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

Sandra L. Pierce, 66 Sandra L. Pierce, 66, Mt. Orab, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2012.

She was the beloved wife of Tonya (Mike) Combs, Dawn (Joe) McDermis, Terri Brock and Travis Evans, also grandmother of nine and great grandmother of two.

A private family service was held at the convenience of the family.

The Evans Funeral Home, Milford, served the family.

Judith Elaine (nee Carson) Banks, 69 Judith Elaine (nee Carson) Banks, 69, Bethel, died June 30, 2012.

She was the beloved wife of John R. Banks, loving mother of Shannon Banks of Bethel and Matthew (Kimberly) Figgins of Cincinnati, sister of Kathleen Heath of Alabama, also survived by 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Services were held Thursday, July 5, 2012.

Memorials may be made to the Donor’s Choice.

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

Leonard Daniel Gibson, 69 Leonard Daniel Gibson, 69, New Richmond, Oh., passed away June 28, 2012.

He was the loving husband of 46 years to Janet Eileen (nee Gerhardt) Gibson, dear father of Dan, Chad (Alicia), and Julie (James) Williams, grandfather of Faith Emily, Eric Daniel, Joshua Selton, Lindsey Rhiann, Tyler James, Danielle Morgan, and Katie Elizabeth Williams, Pike Thomas, Arlie Hyden, and Caleb Nikolai Neftzer Gibson, brother of Betty Lois Ousley, David Stewart Gibson, and the late James Gordon Gibson, Alice Jean Shelton, and Charles Leban Gibson, son of the late James and Bertha Gibson.

Leonard retired from New Richmond Exempted Village Schools where he taught for 27 years.

Services were held on Monday July 2, 2012 at First Baptist Church of New Richmond. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

If desired memorials may be made to the Leonard D. Gibson Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of Park National Bank.

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

James C. Snider, 66 James C. Snider, 66, Bethel, died Friday, June 29, 2012.

He was a Viet Nam veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, 2 sons, David and Darren Snider, his father Charles Snider and 1 brother, Kenneth “Duke” (Jane) Snider.

Services were held on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 followed by burial in Sardinia Cemetery.

Memorials may be made in Mr. Sniders memory to Neediest Kids Christmas Fund c/o American Legion Post 288, Williamsburg, Ohio.

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

George O. (Butts) Owen, 91 George O. (Butts) Owen, 9, Felicity, died on Sunday, July 1, 2012.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy Cann Owen, 2 children, Mike Owen and Lynne (Dan) Schatzman, 1 sister: Florence Cossens, 3 sister-in-law. 3 brother-inlaw, numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Bob and Cecile Owens, sister: Eloise (Bob) Jeffers and brothers: Woody (Ernie) Owen, Hobart Owen, Jim Owen and brother-in-law: Norbert Cossens.

Life member of the American Legion Post #224. Life member of the Felicity VFW post #7496.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Memorials may be made to: Felicity Franklin Life Squad or Felicity Franklin Fire Department.

The Charles H McIntyre Funeral Home, Felicity, served the family.

Robert A. Fischer, 87 Robert A. Fischer, 87, Bethel, died July 1, 2012.

He was the loving husband of Marceil (Hafner) Fischer, beloved father of Rebecca L. Fischer and Timothy (Tanya) Fischer, brother of Elouise Greene, Bonita Jordan and the late John Fischer, also survived by 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Memorial service to be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, July 7, 2012 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 619 Easter Road, Bethel.

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

June Raver, 79 June Raver, 79, Oakley, formerly of Pierce Township, passed away June 26, 2012.

June was the loving daughter of the late Arthur and Bessie Raver. Dear sister of Keith, Dale and Gerald (Clara) Raver, also survived by four nephews and one niece.

Services were held on Saturday June 30, 2012 followed by interment at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Clermont County Humane Society.

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

It sure has been a hot summer so far, and with the aftermath of the recent storm felt across our entire tencounty district, it’s important to know how to stay cool and healthy while your power is out during the extreme heat. As with our situation locally, dealing with extreme heat and no power can linger for days or even weeks. It’s important to take care of yourself, as well as checking on elderly family, friends and neighbors who may not have the opportunity to venture out to a cooler location or have the opportunity to have access to a good meal.

We recently received some very valuable information from our friends at the Ohio Department of Aging and Ohio Department of Health concerning this very topic. Please remember, when it is hot: • Drink more fluids (nonalcoholic, non-caffeinated), regardless of your activity level. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.

• Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible. If your home does not have air conditioning, go to the shopping mall or public library - even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat. Call your local Emergency Management Agency to see if there are any heatrelief shelters (cooling centers) in your area.

• Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device during an extreme heat

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• Check on a friend or neighbor and have someone do the same for you.

• Don’t use the stove or oven to cook - it will make you and your house hotter.

• Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.

• Take cool showers or baths to cool down.

• Check the local news for health and safety updates.

• Seek medical care immediately if you have, or someone you know has, symptoms of heat-related illness like muscle cramps, headaches, nausea or vomiting.

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• Heat stroke is a potentially life-threatening condition. Symptoms include: a body temperature of 103 degrees or higher; red, hot and dry skin with no sweating; rapid pulse; headache; dizziness; nausea; confusion; un-

Hospitals seeks patients with blood cancers for Clinical Research Studies The clinical trials team at the Blood and Marrow Transplant Center at The Jewish Hospital – Mercy Health is seeking qualified patients for a number of national and international clinical research studies focused on blood cancers. Currently, the team has openings for patients with the following conditions: Leukemia: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL): A cooperative research study for adolescents and young adults up to 40 years old with untreated Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Philadelphia negative.

Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): A cooperative research study for newly diagnosed adults over 60 years old with AML. Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): A cooperative research study for adults 70 years old or younger whose AML has returned or whose current treatment for AML is not working.

Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): A pharmaceutical research study for adults with AML that have been heavily treated for their disease.

Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) or Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS): A cooperative research study comparing two kinds of treatment used to destroy diseased cells and prepare your body for transplant.

Multiple Myeloma: A cooperative research study designed to determine which treatment strategy will best keep multiple myeloma in remission for the longest time.

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ing patients with previously untreated systemic amyloidosis Chronic graft versus host disease (when donor cells attack and damage your tissues after an allogeneic stem cell transplant): A cooperative research study to compare two treatments for chronic graft versus host disease.

The team also seeks the following: Patients who’ve had an autologous stem cell trans-

plant for a shingles vaccine study that will examine the safety of the medicine and patients’ ability to tolerate the vaccine.

Patients donating stem cells to a relative for a national study on donor quality of life.

To learn more about these studies or find out if you qualify, please contact the Blood and Marrow Transplant Center at (513) 6865482.

NO WINE Jeremiah 35:1-2: “The word which came unto Jeremiah from the LORD in the days of Jekoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, saying, Go unto the house of the Rechabites, and speak unto them, and bring them into the house of the LORD, into one of the chambers, and give them wine to drink.” This was a command from the LORD to Jeremiah concerning his duty to go to the house of the Rechabites and invite the whole family into the chamber of the house of the LORD. Before I say anything further, I want to say that children have a duty to the LORD. God Almighty has a commandment that is expressly for children. It is found in Exodus 20:12. It is the first Commandment with a promise.

“Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.” In the New Testament it is found in Colossians 3:20: “Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.” And again in Ephesians 6:1: “Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.” If you want to live a long and happy life, Honor your father and mother. Children, obey your parents in all things.

Look with me in Mark 7:10 where Jesus is speaking: “For Moses said, Honour thy father and mother; and Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death.” In the Old Testament if a person did not honor his parents he was stoned to death. Laws have changed since then but God has not. He is still very displeased when people dishonor their parents. It is for your own benefit and for your own welfare to honor your parents. Mrs. Dinant, the wife of a great man of God, got cancer around 60 years of age. The doctors gave her about 2 months to live. She prayed and told God that she had honored her parents all her life.

She lived a very long time after that. She did not die of cancer, she was cancer free. She died of old age! God will keep His promise. So parents, if you love your children and you want to see them live a long and happy life, see that they obey! That is your responsibility. It is for their welfare. Now go back with me to Jeremiah 35. Jeremiah brought the Rechabites into the house of the LORD. Look at verses 5-6: “And I set before the sons of the house of the

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Rechabites pots full of wine, and cups, and I said unto them, Drink ye wine. But they said, We will drink no wine: for Jonadab the son of Rechab our father commanded us saying, Ye shall drink no wine, neither ye, nor your sons for ever.” Verse 8: “Thus have we obeyed the voice of Jonadab the son of Rechab our father in all that he hath charged us, to drink no wine all our days, we, our wives, our sons, nor our daughters.” These were not little children. In fact, these children had children of their own! Verse 12-14: “Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Go and tell the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Will ye not receive instruction to hearken to my words? Saith the LORD. The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab, that he commanded his sons not to drink wine, are performed; for unto this day they drink none, but obey their father’s commandment: notwithstanding I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking; but ye harkened not unto me.” God said: their father told them not to drink wine all the days of their lives and they will not touch it while I, your Father, the Almighty God, will tell you what to do and you ignore what I say. Well, it is still true. There is a lot of dishonoring going on today. People do not honor their parents nor do they honor God. Think about this Christians, we are children of God no matter how old you are! Verse 17: “...Behold, I will bring upon Judah and upon all the inhabitants of Jerusalem all the evil that I have pronounced against them: because I have spoken unto them, but they have not heard; and I have called unto them, but they have not answered.” God does not change. Wake up America!

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Zachary Snider and Alexis Colliver would like to announce the birth of their daughter Corrine Alexis Snider, weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces, born at Christ Hospital on Tuesday, June 12, 2012. Maternal grandparents are Nick and Julie Colliver of Georgetown. Paternal grandparents are Doug Snider and Lisa and Jerry Bettle also of Georgetown. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Zachary and Alexis on the birth of their daughter.

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Scott, Pitzer engaged Tom and Jenny Pitzer, of Hillsboro, are pleased to announce the engagement and the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Megan Grace Pitzer, to Colton Allen Scott, the son of Greg and Kenni Scott of Hillsboro.

The bride is a 2010 graduate of Lynchburg-Clay High School and a 2012 graduate of Southern State Community College with an associate’s degree in agriculture production. She is currently employed at the Natural Resource Conservation Service office in Hillsboro. The groom is a 2008 graduate of Eastern Brown High School. He is currently employed at Milacron in Batavia. The couple will be tying the knot on July 21, 2012 in a private ceremony. An outdoor reception celebrating their marriage will take place at the bride’s home immediately following. The couple will reside in Hillsboro. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Colt and Megan on their engagement and upcoming nuptials.

Kyle Patrick deploys with fellow sailors Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kyle B. Patrick, son of Lori and Keith Patrick of Georgetown, Ohio, along with fellow Sailors aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), departed for a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and build on maritime partnerships.

They are deploying to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility as part of an ongoing rotation of U.S. forces supporting maritime security operations in international waters around the globe.

The Carrier Strike Group's flagship USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), with the seven squadrons of Carrier Air

Wing 7 embarked, departed Naval Station Norfolk, along with the guided missile destroyers USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) and USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109).

Carrier Strike Group Eight has spent the last few months successfully completing a series of complex training events and certifications to prepare for the deployment.

Patrick is a 2005 graduate of Western Brown High School of Mount Orab, Ohio and joined the Navy in June 2006.

The Brown County Press would like to thank Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kyle B. Patrick for serving our country.

Brown County Democrats to hold picnic The Brown County Democratic Club will hold its summer picnic at the Brown County Fairgrounds on Sunday, July 22, 2012.

The event will be starting at 2 p.m. at the new commercial building near Democrat Headquarters.

The club will supply meat, plates and cups will be available, and everyone is asked to bring a dish to

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share. We will plan on eating around 3 p.m.

There will be entertainment. Bring a friend and join in the fun. There will be no democratic club meeting at the regular third Wednesday time in July.

The next regular meeting is on the third Wednesday of August at the Brown County Nutrition Center in Georgetown, Ohio at 7:30 p.m.

Lake Waynoka Community Chapel celebrates 4th anniversary The Lake Waynoka Community Chapel congregation and Pastor John Naylor would like to invite you to a celebration of their 4th anniversary with a special service on Sunday, July 8, 2012.

Join them at 9:30 a.m. for Sunday School, then at their 10 a.m. Worship Service, Rev. Gary Logsdon is the special guest speaker along with special

music by a bluegrass gospel group, Calvary’s Grace.

Following the service the church is providing hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages, just bring a side dish or dessert to go along with the luncheon.

The church is located at 108 Yuma Drive, Lake Waynoka.

For more information call (937) 478-8437.

OSU Extension in Adams, Brown, and Highland counties welcomes Amy Habig, newly hired Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Extension Educator. Habig pursued training in Dietetics/Nutrition, Fitness, and Health at Purdue University and completed a Dietetic Internship at Cornell University. She obtained a Master’s of Public Health Nutrition from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Before joining The Ohio State University Extension, Habig worked with the National Dairy Council, WIC Program, University of Rochester Medical Center, and Texas AgriLife Extension.

While participating in 4H in Greene County, Ohio, Habig discovered that she greatly enjoyed the FCS projects and activities. Her 4H experience and passion for helping others improve their health and quality of life drew her to a career with Extension. Habig says, “I am excited about the unique opportunity to share my FCSrelated knowledge and research with residents in Adams, Brown, and High-

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Amy Habig, originally from Greene County, Ohio, is the newly hired Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Extension Educator for OSU Extension in Adams, Brown, and Highland counties.

land counties.” Habig will be housed in the Highland County office and can be reached at 937-393-1918 (office), 937-689-9412 (cell), or via email at habig.13@osu.edu.

Vacation Bible School set at R’ville church Faith In God Fellowship Church invites you to Adventure on Promise Island where kids discover God's Lifesaving love! Kids will learn that the promises made in the Bible are for them today.

Each day at Seaside Celebration the children will learn new songs and have special music.

At Lifeguard Lagoon kids will learn Bible stories.

Then at Project Point children will make a variety of

R’ville church holds VBS The Faith In God Fellowship Church located in Russellville, Oh., is hosting a community Vacation Bible School on July 9-12, 2012 from 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Our theme is Adventures on Promise Island, Where Kids Discover God's Lifesaving Love.

We invite you to join us.

For more information or to register call Rhonda Ackley (937) 515-2456.

Motown church holds Ice Cream Supper The annual Mowrystown Presbyterian Church Ice Cream Supper will be held on Saturday, July 14 beginning at 5 p.m. The menu includes sandwiches, homemade noodles, salads, homemade pies and cakes and the famous homemade ice cream.

crafts.

This will be followed with a trip to Coconut Cafe for a snack.

We look forward to seeing you during the week of July 9-13 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at the Faith In God Fellowship Church located in Russellville, Ohio You may contact Rhonda Ackley at (937) 515-2456 for registration.

Gold rush in Mt. Orab Mt Orab United Wesleyan Church is having a Gold Rush. Come to the Vacation Bible School starting on July 15 and ending July 20. The address is 110 Oak Street, Mt Orab. The starting time each evening is 6:15 p.m. and the ending time is 8:45 p.m. Ages 3-12 are welcome to participate in the bible learning, games, music, crafts and food.

For questions call the church at (937) 444-3740.

Georgetown church holds info sessions Are you curious about God, the universe, good and evil or life in general? Are you curious to learn about the Catholic Church?

• Thursday July 11 at 7 p.m. at St. George, Georgetown and Thursday August 2 at 7 p.m. at St. George, Georgetown All are invited to attend any or all of the above sessions. You need not intend to become Catholic to participate. For more information call (937) 392-1116 or (937) 378-4583

Angus and Hubert. When Pearl passed away he married Della Ross. They had seven children, Edith, Earl, Hayes, Russell, Ruth, Paul and Mary. Della passed away in 1937 and he married Ruth Shaffer. They had two children; Jean and Roger. Only Edith, Ruth, Paul, Jean and Roger survive.

Many questions have been asked through the years as to how the family surname was changed from C.O.N.N to C.O.H.N. Legend has it that Della told Volley one day that if J-OH-N spells John, then C-OH-N should spell Cohn and it was changed.

Bring plenty of food and soft drinks, any family history you may have and or pictures. We'd love to see all the Cohn's, Conn's, Abbott's, Satterfield's, Ross's, Shaffer's, Young's, Morrison's and other extended family that we can. Relatives already committed to attend are coming from as far away as Florida, Tennessee, Texas, Arizona, Washington and of course from Ohio.

For more information you may contact Lois Cohn McIntosh in Xenia at (937) 372-2467 or at www.facebook.com/loiscohnmcin tosh or www.facebook.com /garrycohn.

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The descendants of Volley Cohn will be holding their first family reunion in 25+ years on Saturday, July 14, 2012 from 12 until 4 p.m. in Xenia, Oh., at the Shawnee Park Pavilion just off U.S. Rt 68, North Detroit Street near downtown.

Volley was the son of William (Will) and Mary Abbott Conn. His sisters were Rilla Conn Young and Myrta Conn Morrison.

Though, Volley, who lived from 1893 to 1986, was from Adams County, Xenia is more centrally located for most family members.

Other related families are encouraged and invited to attend as well. Volley's first wife was Pearl Satterfield. They had two sons;

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Purdy earns Master's Degree Melissa Purdy has completed all required coursework and earned a Master's degree in PreKindergarten to 12th Grade Special Education from Wright State University. She is currently employed by the Brown County Educational Service Center as a PreSchool teacher at Russellville Elementary. An open house to honor Melissa's achievement will be held on July 7, 2012 at the Russellville United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome to stop by and join her friends and family at the reception from 2 to 4 p.m.

Ripley's Bicentennial Quilt Show is coming The Ripley bicentennial quilt show is Saturday, August 4, 2012. It is being held at the Centenary Methodist Church in Ripley. This church is located on Route 52, which is 110 S. Second Street, in the village. The quilt show hours are between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Quilts in several categories will be displayed across the pews in the sanctuary which is handicap accessible by an elevator and the sanctuary is a/c. The categories include vintage quilt,

a 40 years or older, new quilts, baby quilts, machine made quilts and juvenile quilts, made by quilters under 16 years of age. Entry forms can be filled out from 9 to 10 a.m. on the day of the quilt show. The quilts must be picked up by 4 to 5 p.m. on the day of the show, unless other arrangements are made.

For further information about the show or to exhibiting a quilt contact Judith L. Gray, (937) 392-0245 or Email: jlgray39@yahoo.com

Mt. Orab First Baptist Church to hold VBS First Baptist Church, Mt. Orab, will be having Amazing Wonders Aviation Vacation Bible School on July 8 13 from 6:30 – 9 p.m. Children ages 3 (by 9/30/11) thru 12th grade are welcome to attend.

Come join us as we encounter God’s awesome power as we fly to some of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Along the way children will hear Bible stories about God’s awesome power and learn how God wants to give us everything we need through His power and to His glory! In this oneweek adventure children encounter God’s awesome power through Bible stories, crafts, motivating music and games.

During this week, from

6:30 – 9 p.m., teenagers (7th – 12th graders) can experience The Race with Bible study and special activities planned just for them.

This week of fun, food, and exciting learning opportunities is free of charge and open to everyone. You can register online for this event at www.fbcmtorab.org and click on Amazing Wonders icon and choose learner registration.

Amazing Wonders Aviation Vacation Bible School will be an event to remember! Come join us! Our church is located at 704 S. High St., Mt. Orab, OH. For more information, please visit our website www.fbcmtorab.org or contact the church office (937) 444-2712.

Trevor Lind attends HOBY leadership seminar Trevor Lind recently attended the Southwest Ohio Site of the Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar. Trevor joined more than 192 other young leaders representing 114 high schools from throughout Southwest Ohio June 14-

Gospel Singing Jamboree fundraiser set An Outside Singing Gospel Jamboree will take place on Friday, July 27 at 7 p.m. at the Feesburg Worship Center located at 8651 State Route 505.

Dinner plate, drink, and dessert $6 for adults, and $4 for children.

Benefit is to support the Building Fund. Everyone Welcome.

17, 2012, at Urbana University in Urbana, Ohio.

Trevor Lind, the son of Tammy and Ron Lind represented Western Brown High School at the statewide seminar.

PERI chapter set to meet PERI Chapter 69 will hold their regular meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. The meeting will be held at the Ohio Veterans Home located at 2003 Veterans Blvd in Georgetown. Guest speaker will be State Representative Danny Bubp. In addition to Representative Bubp's program we will be discussing our healthcare coverage. All local, state and future members are urged to attend.

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EDUCATION very hard work; and it further speaks to your ability to face challenges and to prevail over them.

“The good news is you have triumphed. But never allow these successes to define who you are. Yes, they speak to your determination and resolve, but they are not the sum total. Make every effort to learn who you are at every phase of your life. Coming to know ourselves should be as simple as listening to what our hearts strain to tell us. Your time here at Southern State has equipped you with the requisite skills to continue on this process of self-discovery and lifelong learning. As you hear your name read aloud tonight, take it as a call of action to go out into the world and make available your ample gifts.”

The names of the 2012 recipients of the Bill Horne Memorial Scholarship and the Sam & Jeff Ladrach Memorial Scholarship were announced

by Dr. Kevin S. Boys, president of Southern State Community College.

“These funds were established and substantially raised by the faculty in order to keep the memory alive of departed

faculty members who truly modeled careers of commitment, care and individuals attentiveness to their students,” said Dr. Boys. “The Bill Horne Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Kristy Oyer, and the Sam & Jeff Ladrach Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Luanna Fairley.”

Jeff Wallace, president of the SSCC Faculty Senate, honored six Southern State faculty members who are retiring this year – Skip Werline, Virginia Ferguson, Louis Mays, Eric Patton, Ken Shull and Ken Storer.

“These folks have dedicated their lives to serving thousands of students—a pretty amazing accomplishment,” said Wallace. “I wanted to thank you all for serving with kindness and compassion.”

For the 2012 commencement exercises, the invocation was given by Marcie Hamilton, president of Phi Theta Kappa, and the National Anthem was performed a cappella by Jessica Wise, Amy Kline and Bethany Griffith.

Ryan McCall, Ph.D. vice president of academic affairs, recommended the candidates for degrees, which were con-

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Southern State Community College’s 37th annual commencement exercises were held June 8 in the Patriot Center on SSCC’s Central Campus in Hillsboro. A total of 596 students applied for degrees or certificates as part of the largest graduating class in the college’s history.

Selected as the 2012 commencement speaker, alumnus Dr. Michael Carver started his educational journey at Southern State as a post-secondary enrollment option (PSEO) student, completing college coursework while still in high school. He earned his associate degree from Southern State, transferring afterward to Bowling Green State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in biology, and both his master’s degree and doctorate in history.

“How do I summarize the sum total of your recent achievement in the span of a brief speech? Quite simply, I can’t,” said Dr. Carver. “Instead, I invite you to contemplate the deeper meaning of this milestone you’ve reached.

It is evidence of your willingness to take risks; it’s proof of your intellect; it confirms your willingness to engage in some

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SSCC alumnus Dr. Michael Carver (right) addressed the 596 members of Southern State Community College’s 2012 graduating class during the June 8 commencement exercises.

ferred by SSCC President Dr. Kevin Boys and SSCC Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Vicki Wilson. James Bland, vice president of student affairs and enrollment management, announced the graduates. The

benediction was provided by David Felty, president of the Student Government Association.

To view candid photos of the 2012 SSCC Commencement, please visit the photo

album located at www.facebook.com/southernstate. For more information about Southern State Community College, call 1-800-628-7722, email info@sscc.edu or visit www.sscc.edu.

Shawnee State University releases President's List spring semester 2012 Shawnee State University President Rita Rice Morris, Ph.D., has released the President's List for the Spring Semester 2012. To be named to the list, students must be fulltime and have achieved a grade point average of 4.0.

Several local students have been named to the President's List for Spring Semester 2012.

Robert Dryden, of Manchester, a Athletic Training major.

Brittany Holden, of Hillsboro, a Business Administration major.

Kassady Jodrey, of Winchester, a Occupational Therapy Ast major.

Dylan Kattine, of Georgetown, a Business Administration major.

Amanda Morrison, of Manchester, a Psychology major.

Jarred Quinlan, of Manchester, a Mathematical Sciences major.

Kayla Shipley, of Winchester, a Business Administration major.

Wash graduates Andrew Wash, a resident of Bethel, graduated from The University of Toledo with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in Pharmacy.

Wash was among more than 2,300 graduates who received their degrees at the University's Spring 2012 commencement ceremonies.

Morgan Tokar, of Hillsboro, a Early Childhood PreK-3 major.

Haley Washington-

Mclaughlin, of Hillsboro, a Biology major.

Tiffany Woods, of Hillsboro, a Dental Hygiene major.

Dylan Scott receives educational scholarship Philip Morris International Management SA (PMIM SA), a subsidiary of Philip Morris International Inc., is delighted to be awarding an educational scholarship to Dylan Scott of Ripley, Ohio. Dylan will attend University of Cincinnati this fall and plans to study Criminal Justice. He is the son of Duane & Connie Scott of Ripley, Ohio.

PMIM SA awards financial assistance to eligible dependents of participants in its International Tobacco Procurement (ITP) program in order to assist them in furthering their education. Growers participating in the ITP program provide high quality tobacco used in PMI brands sold around the world.

"This year we have awarded these scholarships to 28 deserving students in the United States. The program is part of our commitment to support the communities where we purchase tobacco, and to help motivate these young people to achieve their career goals," said Lee Ryan, Director Agricultural Programs, PMIM SA. The scholarships are awarded to students who plan to pursue undergraduate studies in at an accredited univer-

Western Brown School leaders meet On Tuesday, June 19, 2012 district leaders from Western Brown Local Schools met to describe and share various activities going on within the district. The day began with an introduction from Mr. Christopher Burrows, Superintendent, about all the various learning communities present for the day. Each group, made up of school board members, principals, teachers, and various support staff, presented their topic. Groups described their role within the district and goals that were attained or future plans for the district. Topics included looking at the new common core curriculum, instructional practices, data teams, assessments, the financial report, and community engagement. This is the first time a group of this size has met to discuss all the activities going on within the Western Brown School District. It was a great day of learning and collaborating. Finally, a huge thank you goes to Mr. Burrow’s wife and mother who prepared lunch for everyone.

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sity, college, vocational or technical school of their choice during the following academic year. A recipient is selected to receive a scholarship by an independent Scholarship Review Committee made up of college admissions officers, financial aid administrators and vocational educators.

Award amounts are based on financial need and do not exceed $4,000 annually for four year college scholarships, or $2,000 annually for two year or vocational/technical scholarships.

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The membership of one of higher education’s most recognized honor societies, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), was enhanced by the induction of several new members at a June 15 ceremony on the Central Campus of Southern State Community College.

Founded in 1918, PTK honors academic achievement in two-year colleges. To be considered for membership, a student needs to maintain a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average as a full-time student. Honorees include (first row, l-r) Destiny Vanderpool of West Union, Stephanie McKinney of Sabina, PTK Advisor Angel Souther of Washington C.H., PTK President Marilyn Chaffin of Washington C.H., PTK Vice President Marcie Hamilton of Washington C.H., PTK Secretary Mindy Pendergraft of Washington C.H., Lauren Heath of Maysville, Ky., Jeff Music of Russellville; (second row, l-r) Jordan Lauritzen of Washington C.H., Jean Meyers of Leesburg, Lori Blackburn of New Vienna, Robin Hopper of Hillsboro, Terra KincaidRoler of Mowrystown, Heather Burkenmeier of Georgetown, Rebecca Worley of Winchester, Lori Bentz of Wilmington; (third row, l-r) Christy Shoemaker of Sabina, Caitlin Schafer of Hillsboro, Tracey Grayson of Leesburg, Norwood Druck of Clarksville, Mike Kelch of Sardinia, Jacob Ellison of Hillsboro, Daniel Jean Claude of Port-au-Prince, Haiti; (fourth row, l-r) Steffani Robins of Greenfield, Brooke Stingley of Waynesville, Kristy Collins of Mt. Orab, John Allen of Washington C.H., Ranger Humphrey of Greenfield; (fifth row, l-r) Nichole Francis of Greenfield and Jennie Soale of Wilmington.

Southern Hills Career Technical Center perfect attendance Perfect Attendance – 4th Quarter: Ag Mechanics I – Dillian Brown, Paul Fisher, Seth Roush; Ag Mechanics II – Christopher Blank, Eric Courts, Tyler Smith; Auto Mechanics I – Steven Erkenbrecher, Kaleb Johnson, Nicholas Volk; Auto Mechanics II – Ryan Bost, Andrew Brinson, William Moore, Anthony Patrick, Anthony Sharp; Biotechnology I – Brittany Rose, Rayna Shaffer; Business Finance I – Tabitha Smith; Business Finance II – Emily Kistler; Carpentry II – Anthony Traylor; Clincal Health Services I – Ceirra Clifton, Kaylyn Eckler, Nathan Jeffers, Ginnifer Luck, Jessica Spencer; Clinical Health Services II – Kaitlyn Feck; Cosmetology I – Leslie Verdin; Cosmetology II – Bridget Reeves; Criminal Justice I – Brittany Hoffer, Tisha Howlett, Trenton Jones, Ron McMullen, Joseph Paul, Travis Smith; CJ II – Darrin Stoops; Early Childhood Education I – Alyssa Quick; Early Childhood Education II – Amanda Lucas, Jamie Pritchett, Emily Spires; Graphics I – Erica Dabbs, Chet Long, Nathan Miller, Desiree Yarger; Graphics II – Zachary Colwell; Info Tech I – Trevor Heery, Timothy Koon, James Lingrosso, Brady Simpson, Jarrod Stevens; Information Technology II – Tyler Meyer, Kayla Nesmith, Ben Wiechman; Sports Medicine I – Desiray Barber, Megan Waltz; Sports Medicine II – Aleesha Covert; Welding I – Nathan Day, Kenneth Fisher, Edward Thorson; Welding II – Andy Courts, Steven Croswait, Troy Wolfer Perfect Attendance – Second Semester: Ag Mechanics I – Seth Roush; Ag Mechanics II – Christopher Blank, Tyler Smith; Auto Mechanics II – Ryan Bost, Andrew Brinson, William Moore, Anthony Sharp; Biotechnology I Brittany Rose, Rayna Shaffer; Business Finance II – Tabitha Smith; Carpentry II – Anthony Traylor; Clinical Health Services I – Ceirra

Clifton, Kaylyn Eckler, Nathan Jeffers; Criminal Justice I – Trenton Jones, Joseph Paul; Early Childhood Education II – Amanda Lucas, Emily Spires; Graphics I – Erica Dabbs, Chet Long, Gary Miller; Info Tech I – Trevor Heery, Timothy Koon, James Lingrosso, Brady Simpson, Jarrod Stevens; Info Tech II – Kayla Nesmith Sports Medicine I – Desiray Barber; Welding I – Kenneth Fisher, Edward Thorson Perfect Attendance – One Year: Ag Mechanics I – Seth Roush; Auto II – Andrew Brinson; Biotechnology I –

Brittany Rose, Rayna Shaffer; Carpentry II – Anthony Traylor; Clinical Health Services I – Ceirra Clifton, Kaylyn Eckler, Nathan Jeffers; Criminal Justice I – Trenton Jones, Joseph Paul; Early Childhood Education II – Amanda Lucas; Graphics I – Erica Dabbs, Chet Long; Information Technology II – Trevor Heery, Timothy Koon, James Lingrosso, Brady Simpson; Sports Medicine I – Desiray Barber; Welding I – Kenneth Fisther Perfect Attendance – Two Year: Early Childhood Education II– Emily Spires

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Wittenberg honors local area students On April 13, 2012 Wittenberg students from Williamsburg, Ohio were honored at Wittenberg University's Spring Honors Convocation.

Victor D. Glasgo received membership to Phi Eta Sigma.

Phi Eta Sigma is a national honor society that seeks to recognize and to encourage scholarship among first-year college men. Selection is based entirely on achieving a 3.5 cumulative grade point average for the fall semester of the first year.

Adam D. Schueler was a Presidential Scholar receiving the Charles G. Heckert Scholarship, and membership to the Mortar Board and Gamma Sigma Alpha.

Named for each of Wittenberg’s former 12 presidents, the Presidential Scholars are the members of the junior class who have maintained the highest academic standing in their class through the preceding five semesters at Wittenberg.

Mortar Board is a national senior honorary recognizing scholarship, leadership and service. Candidates must have a 3.3 grade point aver-

age and excel in both curricular and co-curricular leadership and service to the Wittenberg community.

Gamma Sigma Alpha is a national honor society founded in 1989 at University of Southern California to promote intellectual interaction between Greek students and the academic community. The society recognizes outstanding academic performance within the Greek community as compared to all university averages.

Members must achieve a cumulative grade point average above a 3.5 for the junior or senior year. Gamma Sigma Alpha also provides regional academic awards and scholarships for graduate study to its members.

RULH honor roll addition The following student was inadvertently omitted from the 4th 9 weeks A/B honor roll at Ripley-UnionLewis-Huntington High School: 9th Grade-Christian Wallace

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John Moses, CEO of Eoc2go, LLC, demonstrates the embohx (a mobile communications and command center) during a recent meeting held at the Brown County EMA office.

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“There is a part of this box that deals with continuity plans with regard to the various elected offices that can get you back up and running in that 12 hour window that you should be able to do.”

Wise then introduced the CEO of eoc2go, John Moses, who explained how every aspect of the emBohx works and how owning one could be of benefit to the EMA of-

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Tim Mock, Village Administrator, said the village has been working hard with Kelly Cole, Brown County Economic Development Director, to obtain these two grants.

“We had a lot of hoops to jump through,” Mock said, “we had to submit plans for our ideas, how many people

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“Over the past five years we have perfected this command center into this small box, which is light enough for almost anyone to lift,” Moses began. “It contains everything from phone systems, to computer networks to wireless infra-structure to the portability of it is what I’d like to show you.”

Moses said the unit

Sardinia Village Park set to receive new equipment, skate park, sidewalks

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This photo shows the inside of the emBohx, a central command and control facility responsible for carrying out the principles of emergency preparedness and emergency management or disaster management functions during an emergency situation.

Later in the meeting Paeltz asked exactly what the cost of the emBohx would be.

She was given a quote of $24,500.

Nevel said that the actual decision to purchase the emBohx would be made by the Brown County Emergency Task Force/Local EMA Planning Committee.

“The reason we wanted to have this informational meeting was to get the word out to everyone in the emergency field,” Nevel added. “the hospital, EMS, fire, hazmat, all these entities would benefit from having a central, portable command center, in the event of a major disaster.

“But we don’t have $25,000 just laying around, this is going to take some partnership with everyone who might need this unit. We are looking for grant money.

We have some EMS Preparedness Grant funds and there is other grant money available but we need to pool together for this purchase.”

Nevel added that a decision will be made on whether or not funds are available, at the July 10 meeting of the task force. She added that she believes it would be an excellent investment for the county.

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lived in the village, we had to send pictures and a lot of other things, but we are very excited about the improvements we have planned for our park.

He continued, “We’re working with Jeff Stine, our engineer on drawing up the plans for a skate park and a basketball court. He has designed several parks in the Eastgate area and we know he’ll have some great ideas for us.”

Mock said the Ohio Nature Works grant money has to be used by December, or the village could lose the funds.

“We don’t have a time limit on the Revitalization Grant funding,” he added.

“We plan on using it to reblacktop the driveway into the park and put in new sidewalks leading from the library into the park. We’re doing a trade-off with the library in order to get an easement to enter the park as well as better access to the entrance of the library.”

Mock added, “We’re also replacing the old wooden structure playground set with a new 3,000 square foot play area with $18,000 in new playground equipment. It will be for infants through about 10 years old.”

Mock explained that before any of the plans were made several public meetings were held to get input from

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The park in the Village of Sardinia, located behind the library on Purdy will be receiving a multitude of improvements through grant funds, including new sidewalks, playground equipment, skate park and basketball court.

the community on what they thought the grants should be used for.

“We actually built this park with a Nature Works Grant we received in 2002,” Mock added. “At one time we had a sand volleyball court but now we’ve turned it into a badminton court. We hope to continue adding new things as we can for the kids.”

Mock added that he and Sardinia Mayor Todd Bumbalough have been talking about finding someone in the community interested in be-

coming an event organizer for the village.

“We’d like to find someone who will help us with fundraisers and organizing concerts and other things that would be free to our residents,” he explained.

“We’ve had a lot of people upset about losing our Founders Day celebration, but all we need are five or six people to take it over and do it right. Council can’t solely support the Founders Day event, but we can help and support it.”

Rep. Bubp releases statement on Public Pension Reform Representative Danny Bubp (R - West Union), Chair of the House Judiciary and Ethics Committee, released the following statement today to answer inquiries from constituents regarding House Bill 69 and Senate Bills 340, 341, 342, 343 and 345, legislation that makes changes to the public pension systems in Ohio.

Representative Lynn Wachtmann (RNapoleon), Chairman of the House Health and Aging Committee introduced House Bill 69, a bill that changes retirement and disability benefit eligibility criteria for members of the public pension systems.

After House Bill 69 was introduced in February 2011, the Subcommittee on the Pension Systems was created to review this bill in greater detail. The House Subcommittee convened 12 committee hearings to review HB 69. However, given the complexity and importance of these issues, the members of the Ohio Retirement Study Council agreed that it was prudent to first commission an independent review of the

DANNY BUBP, STATE REP. pension systems’ accounting and data before proceeding with the reform legislation.

In response to an increase of public discussions regarding pension reform, the Ohio Senate decided to move forward, drafting legislation that would make changes to the pension systems in Ohio.

Senate President Tom Niehaus, R-New Richmond, and Minority Leader Eric Kearney, DCincinnati, introduced the Senate bills which address pension plans for public employees, teachers and school employees as well as fire workers and policemen. These bills were quickly passed through the Senate with overwhelming bi-partisan support.

According to Representative Kirk Schuring, Chairman of the House Health and Aging Subcommittee on Retirement and

Pensions and member of the Ohio Retirement Study Council, current Senate pension plans “rely heavily on pension surpluses to pay for healthcare benefits, which have historically been how the programs operate. This is not viable; history has also shown that this operation will not sustain retiree healthcare benefits in the long run and we are confident that the pending report will demonstrate different paths forward towards long-term sustainability of the systems.” As a result, House members are waiting for the completion of the comprehensive ORSC study to offer more sustainable plans for pension reform.

The Ohio Retirement Study Council (ORSC) study on pension systems is near completion and House members are confident that revised legislation that includes recommendations from the ORSC report will ensure the effectiveness of system reform and protect the solvency of the retirement systems. The final report is expected to be released in early July.

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Beth Nevel, director of the Brown County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), called a special meeting June 26 to share information on a new mobile communications and command center unit. Commissioners Bill Geschwind and Ralph Jennings were in attendance of the meeting along with Dennis Lewis, Southwest Regional Medical Center, Margie Paeltz with the Brown County Health Department and Jeff King, Brown County Information Technology.

John Wise, retired EMA director from Wayne County and former police officer, started the meeting by telling the group about the emBohx,

weighs about 92 pounds and can be up and ready to use in 90 seconds. He went on to describe some of the components of the box including: • Microsoft® Windows server operating system; • Intel® Processor • minimum, 250 GB internal hard drive • dual port video card • (2) surface mounted USB ports • power adapter and Ethernet port for broadband internet • surface mounted VGA port for projector/monitor • built in 19 inch flat panel monitor • video phone capable, call forwarding, voicemail • battery backup within the unit • secondary case containing five lap tops, five head sets, five mics (For a complete list of all the components of the emBohx visit www.eoc2go.com.)

Moses gave a demonstration on how the unit works then opened the floor to questions.

Nevel immediately asked if the center’s own lap tops could be used with the emBohx and was told that they could.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 shaw’s seat which ends 12/31/2013; • Steve Triplett stepped back into his original seat which ends 12/31/2013.

Applegate is the daughter of Tony Applegate, former council member who was sworn in as Brown County Commissioner on June 29.

“I’ve been following the work that my father has done these past 14 years,” Sarah Applegate commented. “I want to keep things going and growing in Georgetown.”

New member Art Owens is the fire chief for Washington Township and a volunteer firefighter for Georgetown.

Watson is employed by Rumpke and Triplett is the publisher for the News Democrat newspaper in Georgetown.

Mayor of Georgetown Dale Cahall jokingly announced at the June 28 council meeting that there were more people in the audience than were on council.

But even with only two members sitting on council, it was business as usual at the meeting. Gray was nominated for and elected to the position of president of council.

“After a diligent search for a new village administrator to

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Georgetown Village Council Solicitor Jay Cutrell swears in four new council members during a special meeting held July 3. Sworn in were (from left) Steve Triplett, Drew Watson (both returning after resigning so they could apply for the vacated administrators seat), and new members, Art Owens and Sarah Applegate.

take Kelly Jones place,” Cahall began, “we have entered into an agreement, with council’s approval, with Jeremy German.

“German will officially take over his duties as administrator on August 1. Jeremy, at one time was the village administrator in Aberdeen and is currently the administrator in Wells, Minnesota. He has a lot of experience in this field.”

Solicitor Jay Cutrell added that German is a former resident of Ripley and his wife is

Shafer sentenced to prison CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 yourself.”

Shafer was arrested on March 26 after allegedly shooting Ahr in the side with a 16 gauge shotgun in a residence on Greenbush East Road with several family members present.

Ahr was pronounced dead at the scene by Brown County Coroner Dr. Tim McKinley.

Once the Brown County Sherriff’s Office and the Mt. Orab Police Department arrived at the scene and arrested Shafer, they charged him with First Degree Murder.

His bond was set at one million dollars.

Jail Supervisor Lieutenant

Donnie Wagoner said in the April 1 edition of The Brown County Press that Shafer was placed under observation and was being evaluated at the time of his arrest.

Brown County Sheriff’s Office Chief Detective Carl Smith said in the same edition of the newspaper that Shafer had confessed to the murder of Ahr to multiple law enforcement officers.

Shafer has a history of violence and arrests with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office.

He was arrested for Aggravated Menacing in July of 2004 and again in November of 2006.

In January of 2008, he was arrested for Domestic Violence and Inducing Panic.

from Maysville.

Cahall explained that the committee examining the candidates for administrator

conducted seven interviews and each of them were impressive.

At Cutrell’s recommendation council approved the appointment of German as village administrator on a 6 month probationary contract.

Cutrell said he would draw up the contract.

Cutrell cautioned that it was possible that German might not sign the contract.

Mayor Cahall then added that the appointment was contingent on the signing of the contract.

Council approved the actions recommended by the mayor.

In other business, Chief of Police Buddy Coburn told council that a former teller at the Ripley Federal Bank, Sara Collier pled guilty in Brown County Common Pleas Court to one count of theft and one count of safe cracking.

Collier will be sentenced on July 26, 2012.

“We had tremendous cooperation from the bank staff,” Coburn told council.

“They provided us with unlimited access to their surveillance video and records.

“Brown County Prosecutor Jessica Little and assistant prosecutor Chris Earhart did an exceptional job of guiding us through this very complex and time consuming case and we thank them for all their help.”

Coburn also reported that Shannon D. Sims had tampered with the brakes of a vehicle which would cause them to fail. Sims, 66, has been charged on one count of criminal damaging and one count of attempted murder.

Coburn stated that two subjects riding a motor cycle were observed acting in a strange manner and were pursued by officers. The pair

eventually crashed their bike in a ditch and took off running.

Coburn added that eventually Zachery Barrett, 18 and Brian Harper 21, were arrested and charged with fleeing and eluding and receiving stolen property.

Administrator Jones updated council on the following issues, including: • work on the Possum Run Project, the pouring of the top of the tank, is scheduled to be completed by the end of July; • design plans for the Town Run project have been sent to the EPA fir review; • the village has contracted with Koehler/Day to patch roads at a cost of $23,900; • work on the ball fields at the pard is scheduled to begin after June 20; • Mack Tool Tower has been done on cleaning and regreasing water towers at a cost of $7,785.

Applegate sworn in EASTGATE as Commissioner VILLAGE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 repeat of political history for Applegate.

Though he served on Georgetown Council for 14 years, Applegate was first selected to council to fill an unexpired term before he was successfully re-elected for four more terms.

With the experience he has gained on the Georgetown Council and throughout the past two decades as a local businessman, Applegate feels confident he can work with fellow Commissioners Ralph Jennings and Bill Geschwind to tackle what he felt is the biggest obstacle for the county to overcome.

“We need jobs,” he said after being sworn in. “We need a plan.”

Bubp said it was an exciting day for Applegate, his wife Jonie, daughters Emily and Sarah and father-in-law Ron Latham.

He began the ceremony by reminding those in attendance the somber circumstances of the day as he spoke of Eagan.

“Rick was a great man,” Bubp told the crowd before the ceremony. “(It’s) so sad a young man with so much passion was taken from us so young.”

Afterward, Applegate said he was very appreciative of the Eagan family’s support.

Eagan’s widow Margaret and children, Doug and Tiffany, were all in attendance at the ceremony and stood next to Applegate as he was sworn into office by Bubp.

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Warm weather doesn’t keep locals away from Joe Myers 5k

BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press It was another good turnout for the Sixth Annual Joe Myers 5k Classic in Russellville on Wednesday morning.

Even with the very warm conditions on Independence Day, a group of 87 runners and walkers took part to help raise funds for the Joe Myers Scholarship fund.

Winners were announced after the race for the top male and female runners, the nine winning running class winners and the top eight walkers.

The top overall winner, and top male runner, was Nick McAfee. The seniorto-be cross country and track runner at Georgetown High School crossed the finish line at the Rambler Center in 17:14.

Kim Ayer crossed the finish line in 21:31 to take home the top overall female crown. She was the fifth overall finisher.

The top two placers in each of the nine running categories were given medals.

They are listed below: •Ages 1-12 -- Female: 1.

Megan Caudy 2. Megan Cox Male: 1.

Elijah Lawrence 2. None •Ages 13-15 -- Female: 1. Kansas Castle-White. 2.

Kasey Spires Male: 1.

Colin Graham 2. Garyn Purdy •Ages 16-19 -- Female: 1. Calee Downs 2. Kalia Spires Male: 1. Cody Pack 2. Layne Pickerill CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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The Joe Myers 5k Classic winner Nick McAfee prepares to cross the finish line on Wednesday morning at the Rambler Center in Russellville.

The top overall finisher of the Joe Myers 5k Classic, Nick McAfee (left), poses with top female finisher Kim Ayer (center) and top walking finisher Jodi Paeltz-Mehlman on Wednesday morning in Russellville.

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The Joe Myers 5k Classic top female finisher Kim Ayer prepares to cross the finish line on Wednesday morning at the Rambler Center in Russellville.

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The Georgetown boys basketball team held their annual Georgetown Basketball Camp on June 1822 at Georgetown High School.

Nearly 35 boys in second through eighth grades took part in the camp instructed by G-Men coach Jerry Underwood and assistant coach Mike Jennings. G-Men players and assistant coaches also helped out.

Campers went through drills throughout the week and took part in Foul Shot, Hot Shot and Three on Three competition on Friday morning.

Winners in each category -- there was a second through fifth grade and a sixth through eighth grade category -- were given awards.

The winners in the second through fifth grade category were:

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The award and competition winners from the Georgetown Basketball Camp.

•Hot Shot: Alex Underwood; •Foul Shot: Alex Underwood; •Three on Three: Ryan King, Mason Williams and Kolby Evans.

The winners in the sixth through eighth grade cate-

gory were: •Hot Shot: Jackson Gregory; •Foul Shot: Lance Sininger; •Three on Three: Max Stemmerding, Noah Bishop and Noah Pack.

Two other awards were

also given away at the end of the camp. They were the Most Improved Award and the G-Man Award.

The Most Improved Award went to Ryan King while the G-Man Award went to Emerson Cahall.

SOSOA to host soccer officials training classes The Southern Ohio Soccer Officials Association (SOSOA) is an Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) certified officials association formed in 2008 and primarily serving Clermont, Brown, Adams and Highland counties.

The purpose of SOSOA is to train and provide high school soccer officials for OHSAA contests while promoting the absolute highest standards of sportsmanship, ethics and integrity among its members.

To support our continued growth, the SOSOA is actively recruiting new officials for the 2012 fall season.

The SOSOA will be offering a new officials class during July and August, in time for candidates to be certified for the upcoming fall season.

Classes will be held at Trinity Christian Fellowship, 3730 Cobb Rd. in Williamsburg.

The class will total 25 hours of classroom and onfield instruction, including live pre-season matches.

Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will be licensed OHSAA officials eligible to work any interscholastic

match -- freshman, junior varsity or varsity.

The cost of the class is $100, which includes OHSAA fees and all instructional material.

The SOSOA instructors are well-respected veteran officials who are eager to share their knowledge and experience with new members.

Previous experience as an official, player or coach is required.

This is an excellent opportunity for former college and high school players to stay involved with the game, or for anyone else to ‘give back’ to their community.

Officials have a chance to build friendships with fellow officials, enjoy the exercise and earn extra cash, all while helping to ensure that playing opportunities remain available for today’s youth.

If you’ve ever thought about serving your community or giving back to the game you’ve loved, this is the perfect opportunity!

For further details and enrollment information, please call Randy Hiler at (513) 379-4194 or Chuck Daria at (513) 607-9005.

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The campers and coaches at the Georgetown Basketball Camp on Friday morning at Georgetown High School.

Three set track and field records at HEMS This year at Hamersville Middle School (HEMS), not one, but three, school records were either tied or broken.

Cody Hanson, an eighth grader at HEMS, tied the 100-meter dash record with a time of 12 seconds.

This distinction is also held by former HEMS students Josh Diehl and John Fischer.

Fellow eighth grader Jake McKinney set a new record for discus. He threw the discus 147 ft., 8 in.

Finally, Brianna Pack, a seventh grader, set a new

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Cody Hanson.

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record for girl’s shot-put.

She threw the weighted ball 34 ft., 10 in.

Congratulations to these students for their athletic accomplishments

and to all Hamersville athletes for remarkable seasons this year.

The Western Brown Junior High football team will begin practicing the first full week of August.

The program is open to any seventh or eighth grade student who is currently enrolled in the Western Brown Local School District.

All students must have a physical that must be completed before a student can play. Students will also have to make sure to pick up an Athletic Agreement packet from either Mt. Orab Middle School or Hamersville Middle School

and turn it in prior to the start of practice.

Several important dates to keep in mind if you are interested in playing football this season include: •July 23-25 -- Free camp at Western Brown High School, 6-7:00 p.m.; •August 6-10 -- Conditioning, 8-10:00 a.m.; •August 13-17 -- Practice, 8-10:00 a.m.

If additional information is needed, feel free to contact Coach Donathan at: wendel.donathan@wb.k12. oh.us.

Send your sports news and press releases to Sports Editor Andrew Wyder at AndrewWyder@gmail.com

Warm weather doesn’t keep locals away from Joe Myers 5k 1. Melinda Creamer 2.

None Male: None.

•Ages 70-79: Female: None. Male: 1. Gary Miller 2. None The top overall walker was Jodi Paeltz-Mehlman.

She walked the 5k (3.1 miles) course in 42:04.

Along with PaeltzMehlman, the next seven walkers were honored with a medal for their times.

•Top Eight Walkers (In order of finish): Jodi Paeltz-Mehlman, Allison Day, Janie Day, Lisa St. Claire, Melinda Creamer, Ashley Bolender, Jill Tibbe and Maddi Bornstein.

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The top running and walking finishers of the Joe Myers 5k Classic pose after the race on Wednesday morning.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 •Ages 20-29: Female: 1. Katlyn Adams 2. Amber Ache Male: 1. Jeremy Spires 2. Jarrod Parker •Ages 30-39: Female: 1. Shannon Burns 2. Stacie Garrison Male: 1.

Nathan Hauke (Second overall finisher) 2. Vernon Taylor •Ages 40-49: Female: 1. Bonnie Daniel 2.Laura Graham Male: 1. Phil O’Lawrence 2. Charles Meyer •Ages 50-59: Female: 1. Mary Jablonski (Second overall female finisher) 2.

None Male: 1. Mark St. Clair 2. Ralph Jennings •Ages 60-69: Female:

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Runners and walkers alike set off as the Joe Myers 5k Classic gets underway on Wednesday morning at the Rambler Center in Russellville.

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The Eastern High School boys and girls basketball teams each hosted a basketball camp at Eastern High School on June 4-7 for students going into fourth through eighth grades.

A week later, the Eastern basketball teams held a combined basketball camp for students going into kindergarten through third grade.

The boys camp had good numbers and a very competitive group. There were two competitive divisions at the camp -- fourth through sixth grades and seventh and eighth grades.

Throughout the camp the boys had stations reviewing and introducing new fundamentals and drills to help better themselves individually. Stations consisted of ball handling, dribbling, shooting and passing. Two hours was spent working at these stations.

Following station work, the boys got to compete in numerous contests that would allow them to put their fundamental work at stations into game application or competitive mode.

The boys winners for each competition are listed below for the fourth through sixth grade group: Hot shot– Gage Boone; Two ball layup– Hunter Ruckel; Free throw– Gage Boone; Three point shooting– Tony Brown; Three on three champ– Hunter Ruckel, Cameron Young, Jason McCord and Ryan Boone; One on one champ– Gage Boone; Most Hustle– Austin McCormick; Best Defense– Hunter Ruckel; Best Ballhandler– Jayden Hesler; and Most Valuable Camper– Gage Boone.

Winners from the seventh and eighth grade: Hot shot– Deron Shipley; Two ball layup– Blake Rigdon; Free throw– Blake Rigdon; Three point shooting– Garyn Purdy; Three on three champs– Justin Cook, Levi Troutman, Dakota Hiser and Matt Brown; One on one champ– Jacob Deiner; Most Hustle– Jordan McAdow; Best Defense–

Jacob Deiner; Best ballhandler– Deron Shipley; and Most Valuable Camper– Deron Shipley.

The Lady Warriors hosted their basketball camp on June 4 – 7 as well.

The girls worked on fundamentals such as ball handling, shooting, and defense. The girls had a strong showing of future Lady Warriors and other area basketball players.

Contestant winners for the Lady Warrior camp in fourth through sixth grades are as follows: One on one– Taylor Dotson; Three on three– Delayne Harper, Grace Burrows and Juanita Frost; Two ball layup– Marah Call; Three point shooting– Marah Call; Hot shot shooting– Kimberly Seigla; Foul shooting– Kimberly Seigla; Best defense– Camryn Pickerill; Best ball handler– Juanita Frost; Hustle award– Evelyn Fultz; and Most Valuable Player– Kimberly Seigla.

Winners for seventh and eighth grades are as follows: One on one– Allison Day; Three on three– Allison Day, Megan Cox and Kassidy Seigla; Two ball layup– Maggie Fultz; Three point shooting– Allison Day; Hot shot shooting– Kassidy Seigla; Foul shooting– Brittany Ballein; Best Defense– Kassidy Seigla; Best ball handler– Maggie Fultz; Hustle Award– Megan Cox; and Most Valuable Player – Allison Day. Finally, on June 12-14, Eastern held a camp for both boys and girls going into kindergarten through third grade and it was a success.

The students worked very hard at the stations and in the contests. They did station work in the early part of camp where they got individual instruction on the fundamentals of the game, particularly regarding passing, ballhandling, shooting and dribbling.

Campers had segments of instruction throughout the rest of the morning with the contests tied into the later parts of camp. This camp was one of the best

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Eastern girls and boys basketball teams host camps

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The Lady Warriors basketball camp took place June 4-7. Campers and coaches are pictured above.

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The Eastern basketball camp took place June 4-7 at Eastern High School. Campers and Warrior basketball players are pictured above.

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Eastern held a basketball camp for the younger kids going into kindergarten through third grade on June 12-14.

Campers are pictured above.

groups as far as their attention to detail and listening.

The awards are listed for each of the contests: Layup: Boys– Trent Hundley and Girls– Megan Baker; Free throw: Boys– Landon Anderson and

Girls– Megan Baker; Five Spot Shooting: Boys– Drew Gallant and Girls– Megan Baker; Mikan Drill: Boys– Brad Asbaugh and Girls- Emma Prine; Knockout: Boys– Trent Hundley and Girls– Kirsten

Bailey; Best Ballhandler: Boys– Wyatt Sexton and Girls– Megan Baker; Best Defense: Boys– Brad Asbaugh and Girls– Kirsten Bailey; Most Hustle: Boys– Hendrix Likerman and Girls– Lacy Dunseith;

and Most Valuable Camper Boys– Brad Asbaugh and Girls– Emma Prine.

Thanks and congratulations to all of our campers for your hard work and participation!

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Honeybees finish third in midseason tournament

Prine signs to play basketball at Wilmington

The Hamersville Honeybees, a local u7 softball team, recently finished third in the Southern Ohio Softball League Inc. (SOSLI) midseason tournament. Team members are pictured above, l-r: Sophia Ernst, Lilah Flores, Paige Abbinante, Emma Davidson, Laney Noffsinger, Kate Stratton, Hannah Fite, Riley Shepherd, Isabella Barr and Janie Davis. Not pictured: Isabella Fite and Jewels Davis. The Honeybees are coached by Heather Fite, Jessica Davis and Ashley Wesley.

Allison Prine has officially accepted an offer from Wilmington College to extend her athletic career by playing women's basketball for the Lady Quakers beginning with the 2012-2013 season. Prine was an Southern Hills League All League selection this past season after leading the Lady Warriors to an unexpected second place finish in the SHL Division I. She was also named Second Team All-District 14 by the districts coaches and Second Team All-Southeast District by the Associated Press.

Pictured above, l-r: Eastern athletic director Eric Purdy; Linda Prine, mother; Allison

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Western Brown hosts boys basketball camp The Western Brown boys basketball team held a basketball camp on June 11-14 at Western Brown High School.

The camp was well attended and was taught by the Western Brown High School basketball staff and players.

Campers and coaches are pictured above.

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The Becky Menard Memorial Scholarship Softball Tournament, which has been very successful for the past 11 years, will no longer be held, effective this year.

It has become quite difficult to find teams to play.

Other circumstances also contributed to the decision to not continue the tournament.

Proceeds from the tournament have aided in providing a college scholarship each year to a Western Brown High School female scholar-athlete.

Accumulated funds in the scholarship account will make it possible to continue the award for a number of years, barring unforeseen circumstances.

The Menard and Bick families -- parents and grandparents of Becky

Menard, who lost her life in an auto accident in 2000 -- are extremely appreciative of the efforts of all who have helped in making the tournament a success.

The family’s gratitude goes out to the Perry Ogden family for their facilities and help, to participating teams, umpires, volunteers, donors and the many others who have helped in so many ways.

Those who wish to continue to support of the scholarship fund should write their checks to the Becky Menard Scholarship Fund and mail it to Bill Bick, 11819 Cloverlick Rd., Bethel, OH, 45106.

Those tax deductible donations will be forwarded to the fund and will help in making additional scholarships possible.

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B-105.1 FM Broadcasting Live at Gabbard’s Ford in Mt. Orab, on Saturday, July 7 from noon to 2 p.m.

Event will include DJ, prizes and many other things to participate in. For more information visit www.mtorabford.com.

Kentucky Whoopie Brown County Summer National will be held on Friday, July 6 and Saturday July 7 at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Georgetown. This event will feature super farm tractors, two-wheel drive trucks, light super stock tractors an modified tractors. For more information call (937) 378-3558, or visit 222.LittleStateFair.com.

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Annual Car and Bike Show, sponsored by SATH (Supplemental Assistance to the Handicapped) will be held during the Festival of the Bells in Hillsboro, on Saturday, July 7 at the old Hillsboro High School parking lot next to the Scott House. For more information contact Linda Allen, executive director at (937) 393-1904, ext. 131 or (937) 393-8550.

Free Dinner at Sardinia United Methodist Church will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church. Food and activities are free and open to the public.

Event includes live music provided by John and Tammie Hudepohl and Friends. The church is located at 105 Main Street in Sardinia, behind the US Bank.

Monthly Flea Market at Sardinia Veterans Park will be held from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 7. The park is located behind the library on Purdy Road in Sardinia. Food will be served. Each space is 20 feet wide and electricity is available if needed.

For more information call (937) 4425675.

MONDAY, JULY 9 TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 9 at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further information is available by calling Velvet Frye at (937) 444-7237.

Mt. Orab Renegades 4H Meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 9 at the home of Gene Combs for a pool party. For more information contact Gregg.

Russellville Faith In God Fellowship Church will host a community Vacation Bible School on Monday, July 9 through Thursday, July 12 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This year’s theme is ‘Adventures of Promise Island, Where Kids Discover God’s Life-saving Love.

For more information call (937) 5152456.

Jackson Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 8 p.m. in Ashridge. This meeting is open to the public.

ABC Elite Basketball Camp, sponsored by Thousand Point Hoops will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, July 9 through Thursday, July 12 at Western Brown High School. For more information call (513) 313-8907 or (937) 378-2752.

Perry Township Trustees Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in Fayetteville.

This meeting is open to the public.

TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 9, at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714.

Hamersville Village Council will convene on Monday July 9 at 7 p.m. and the public is invited to attend this open meeting.

“Cruisin’ at the Corner” at the Williams Corner Church of God, 6162 St. Rt. 132 in Goshen, will be held on Saturday, July 7, beginning at 6 p.m.

Event includes door prizes, good music and great food. For more information call (513) 625-6459 or (513) 288-1977.

Brown County Diabetes Coalition will meet at the Georgetown Methodist Church on Monday, July 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend and learn more about diabetes. Different topics and discussion are offered at each meeting. For more information please call the Brown County Health Department at (937) 378-6892.

SUNDAY, JULY 8 Vacation Bible School at the First Baptist Church in Mt. Orab will begin on Sunday, July 8 and run through Friday, July 13 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. This

Brown County Sugar Helpers Group, a diabetic support group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Georgetown Methodist Church on Monday, July 9. The event will feature

guest speakers, educational material, diabetic recipes and more. Please come join us and bring a friend.

TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 9, at the Ripley Church of the Nazarene, 230 North Second Street. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501.

Higginsport Village Council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 9. This is an open meeting and the public is invited to attend.

Mt. Orab Lions Club will meet on Monday, July 9 and July 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the New Harmony Lodge, 110 South High Street. This meeting will include a meal. For more information contact Bob Richmond at (937) 4444791.

Sardinia Village Council will convene at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 9. This public is invited to attend this open meeting.

Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 9, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. This meeting is open to the public.

TUESDAY, JULY 10 Alcoholics Anonymous in Sardinia meets from 11 a.m. until noon each Tuesday morning at the Sardinia Town Hall. Please enter the back door. For more information call (937) 444-3877.

Byrd Township Trustees Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in Decatur. The public is invited to attend this open meeting.

“Nocturnal Nights’ at the Mt. Orab Branch of the Brown County Public Library will be held on Tuesday, July 10 at 6 p.m. Led by Danielle Thompson from Brown County Soil and Water Conservation will shard fun facts about bats, owls and other creatures of the night. For more information call (937) 444-1414 or visit www.browncountypubliclibrary.org.

Zumba Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127 North Point Drive in Mt. Orab at 6:30 on Tuesday, July 10.

These classes are for members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members. Please call (937) 444-5230 for more information.

Washington Township Trustees have changed their meeting time from July 17 to July10 and July 24. This is a change. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the firehouse.

Russellville Village Council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10. This is an open meeting and the public is invited to attend.

Huntington Township Trustees Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10 in Aberdeen. This meeting is open to the public.

Yoga Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127, North Point Drive, Mt. Orab at 7:30 p.m. at the center on Tuesday, July 10. Members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members are welcome. Please call (937) 444-5230 for details.

Ripley Village Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10. This meeting is open to the public.

WEDNESDAY, July 11 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, 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.

Georgetown Exempted Village School District Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11. This board meeting is open to the public.

Yoga Classes will be offered by The Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11 For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (937) 444-3446.

Belly Dancing Classes will be offered Wednesday, July 11, from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m at the Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (937) 444-3446.

Fayetteville Village Council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11. This meeting is open to the public.

Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend.

Sit and Stitch will meet 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 11 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.

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Property Sales Carl E. Sroufe, trustee to Dolores Sroufe, 44.48 acres of land in Byrd Township, filed 6/25/2012 Frank Weber to Robert and Helen Anter, 1.38 acres of land in Clark Township, filed 6/22/2012 Charles and Shirley Marcum to Gregory C. Marcum, trustee, 5.03 acres of land in Clark Township, filed 6/26/2012 Mack and Bertha Williams and Mack Williams Jr. to Tyann Kiskadden and Tamara, 1.01 acres of land in Clark Township, filed 625/2012, $10,000 Diana Tatlock and Judy Eaves to James and Helen Arn, 2.10 acres of land in Franklin Township, filed 6/22/2012, $14,037 Roy and Eunice Davidson to Larry C., Theresa L. and Matthew Byrd, 19.86 acres of land in Green Township filed 6/26/2012, $96,000 Brandon M. Shaw to Christopher Foreman, .38 acres of land in Green Township, filed 6/21/2012, $57,000 Positive Productions, In., to Peggy J. and Richard Kiser, Jr., 4 acres of land in Jackson Township, filed 6/22/2012, $60,000 Joseph E. Augustine, etal to Wilma Marie Augustin, In-Lot 1305 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Township, filed 6/21/2012 Thomas L. and Amanda K. Drott to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 4.21 acres of land, Lot 6 in Pin Oak Farm Sub., Jefferson Township, filed 6/21/2012 Carl E. Sroufe, trustee to Dolores Sroufe, 89.38 acres in Jefferson Township, 19.94 acres in Pleasant Township, 8.91 acres in Pleasant Township and 3.31 acres in Union Township filed 6/25/2012 Benjamin J. Blair to Garry and Jessica Cox, Lot 21 in Wooden Run Sub., Lewis Township, filed 6/21/2012, $27,880 Judith C. Henry and Federal National Mortgage Association to Michael C. and Jennifer E. Wilcox, 4.90 acres of land in Lewis Township, filed 6/25/2012, $230,500 Rodney A. and Pamela S. Perry, to Rodney A. Perry, 1 acre of land, Lot 5 in Perry Township, filed 6/22/2012 Randy L. and Mary Kay Hiler to Tamila L. Franklin, 1.31 acres of land in Mt. Orab, filed 6/21/2012, $219,900 Candy and Neil Leist to Jennifer J. Vineyard and Peggy D. and Domingo Trevino Jr., .57 acres of land in Mt. Orab, Pike Township, filed 6/27/2012,

Common Pleas $235,000 P.E. Land Company, LLC to Ryan G. Cahall and Fatima C. Even, 97.55 acres of land in Pleasant Township, filed 6/26/2012, $320,000 Kenneth A. and Jennifer G. Cahall to Joseph A. and Juliane R. Rockey, .73 acres of land in Georgetown, Pleasant Township, filed 6/25/2012, $21,000 Brian and Kimberly Whited to David L. Wint, trustee, In-Lot 195E1/2 and 198 E1/2 in Georgetown, Pleasant Township, filed 6/22/2012, $16,000 Debra A. and Stanley Taylor to Lori Perkins, 12.87 acres of land in Scott Township, filed 6/21/2012, $138,500 John and Anita Kennedy to John F. Kennedy, 6 acres of land i Sterling Township, filed 6/25/2012 William J. Rapp and Ernestine A. Young to Darrell H. and Jenny L. Pierce, Lot 12 in Eastwood Acres Sub., Sterling Township, filed 6/21/2012, $127,000 Rick J. and Khrisdee L. Ernst to Rick J. Ernst, 88.18 acres of land in Washington Township, filed 6/22/2012

Marriages Crystal Marie Mobley, 27, Sardinia, homemaker to marry Andrew Joshua Strasinger, 36, Sardinia, self employed, filed 6/21/2012 Krista Kay Layton, 36, Bentonville, AR, sales to marry William Earl Paul, 43, Broken Arrow, OK, sales, filed 6/25/2012 Christy Lynn Purdy, 34, Mt. Orab, homemaker to marry Daniel Edwin Longbottom, 40, Mt. Orab, autobody painter, filed 6/27/2012 Charlotte S. Reichardt, 33, Sardinia, sheet metal worker to marry Danny D. Stamper, 64, Sardinia, retired, filed 6/22/2012

Probate William M. Hamilton, Sardinia, case #20121124, DOD 3/20/2012, filed 6/27/2012 Glenn Royce Hauke, Sardinia, case #20121123, DOD 3/28/2012, filed 6/27/2012 Richard E. Malott, Mt. Orab, case #20121122, DOD 1/26/2012, filed 6/25/2012 Stanley H. Warman, Williamsburg, case #20121121, DOD 12/25/2011, filed 6/21/2012

CIVIL CASES Citimortgage, Inc. versus Otis L. Fuson II, case #20120583, filed 6/22/2012, Action: unknown Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Garry M. Conrad, case #20120609, filed 6/21/2012, Action: other civil Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Phylicia D. Pettit, case #20120610, filed 6/21/2012, Action: other civil Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Jessica D. Denman, case #20120611, filed 6/21/2012, Action: other civil Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Ralph A. Creighton, case #20120612, filed 6/21/2012, Action: other civil Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Wayne Gries, case #20120613, filed 6/21/2012, Action: other civil Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Catherine M. Bedinghaus, case #20120614, filed 6/21/2012, Action: other civil Asset Acceptance, LLC versus David Oliver, case #20120615, filed 6/21/2012, Action: other civil Asset Acceptance, LLC versus David Jandes, case #20120616, filed 6/21/2012, Action: other civil Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Russell McCulley, case #20120617, filed 6/21/2012, Action: other civil Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Christopher L. Evans, case #20120618, filed 6/21/2012, Action: other civil Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Paul Cost, case #20120619, filed 6/21/2012, Action: other civil Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Kevin W. Jolley, case #20120620, filed 6/21/2012, Action: other civil Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Anita Lewis, case #20120621, filed 6/21/2012, Action: other civil Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Beverly S. Jordan, case #20120622, filed 6/21/2012, Action: other civil Asset Acceptance, LLC versus Linda K. Scott, case #20120623, filed 6/21/2012, Action: other civil HSBC Bank USA, NA versus Rebecca B. Davis, case #20120624, filed 6/21/2012, Action: foreclosures Zachary Brandstutter versus James Donaldson, case #20120630, filed 6/25/2012, Action: other civil stalking Zachary Brandstutter versus Shannin Donaldson, case #20120631, filed 6/25/2012, Action: other civil, stalking

Bank of America, NA successor, versus Frank Miller, case #20120632, filed 6/25/2012, Action: foreclosures Brown County Board of Health versus Co Hok, Inc. case #20120640, filed 6/26/2012, Action: other civil DOMESTIC CASES Tina R. Topie, Sardinia versus Garrett Dobbrate, Sardinia, case #20120625, filed 6/21/2012, Action: domestic violence Melissa L. Maggard versus John A. Maggard, Mt. Orab, case #20120626, filed 6/21/2012, Action: domestic violence Crystal Francis, Winchester versus Bryan Francis, Russellville, case #20120627, filed 6/21/2012, Action: termination of marriage John Maggard, Mt. Orab versus Melissa Maggard, Georgetown, case #20120628, filed 6/22/2012, Action: termination of marriage Denise Johnson, Lynchburg versus Robert Johnson, Batavia, case #20120629, filed 6/22/2012, Action: dissolution of marriage Walter Nicodemus, Sardinia versus Aaron Nicodemus, case #20120633, filed 6/26/2012, Action: domestic violence Walter Nicodemus, Sardinia versus Austin Nicodemus, case #20120634, filed 6/25/2012, Action: domestic violence Walter Nicodemus, Sardinia versus Rebecca Nicodemus, case #20120635, filed 6/25/2012, Action: domestic violence Brandie Boone versus Mark Boone, Cincinnati, case #20120636, filed 6/25/2012, Action: domestic violence Angela E. Green, Midland versus Jamie W. Green, Hamilton, case #20120637, filed 6/26/2012, Action: termination of marriage John Hartman, Williamsburg versus Melissia Hartman, Williamsburg, case #20120638, filed 6/26/2012, Action: domestic violence Tamara McKinley, Williamsburg versus Carlos McKinley, Mt. Orab, case #20120639, filed 6/26/2012, Action: dissolution of marriage Ashley Wallace versus Michael Faulkner, Batavia, case #20120641, filed 6/26/2012, Action: domestic violence

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TOPS Chapter in Aberdeen will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, at the River Bend Apartments Community Room. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501.

THURSDAY, July 12 Kick-boxing Classes will be offered on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on July 12, at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive. These classes are open to members as well as non-members. For details call 4445230.

Green Township Trustees Meeting will be held on Thursday, July 12 at 7 p.m. in Greenbush. The public is invited to attend this meeting.

Free Dinners will be served from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. every Thursday, including July 12 and July 19, at the Decatur Park. Dinner in the Decatur Park is sponsored by the “We Can Help Food Bank” and members of the community.

Yoga Classes will be offered at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 12. These classes are open to both members and nonmembers. Call (937) 444-5230 for more information.

Union Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 12. This is an open meeting and the public is invited to attend.

Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 12 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab.

Georgetown Village Council will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 12. This is an open meeting.

County Adams/Brown Alzheimer's/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group will meet Thursday, July 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center, second floor. For more information (937) 386-3590.

FRIDAY, July 13 Free Mammograms, offered by Brown County Health Department, to be held on Friday, July 13 between 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Brown County Health Department, 826 Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. To schedule an appointment call (937) 3786892 or toll free at (866) 867-6892.

ending at 8:45 p.m Sunday, July 15 through Friday, July 20. For more information call (937) 444-3740.

Pesticide Disposal Collection, sponsored by the Ohio Department of Agriculture will be held on Tuesday, August 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Fayette County Airport, 2770 St. Rt. 38 in Washington Courthouse. For more details call (614) 728-6987.

Business Expo, sponsored by the Brown County Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for Thursday, August 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center in Georgetown. For more information on this event call (937) 378-4784.

Free Concert in Georgetown, by the Courthouse Square Association, Inc. on Thursday, July 19 on the courthouse lawn. This concert will feature the Six Pac Band and they will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Rumpke sponsored this concert.

Phileo Ministries, a ministry of TriCounty Baptist Church will be open for operation on Tuesday, July 17, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. For more information call (937) 446-1416.

The Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18 at its office located at 706 South Main Street in Georgetown.

ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Support Group in Brown County will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17 at the Western Brown High School Library. For more information on this group, contact Denise Holden at (937) 444-1343.

42nd Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show will be held August 9-12 at the OVAM Showground in Georgetown. This event features John Deere tractors, garden tractors, gas engines and equipment. Grand Marshals are Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Cahall and family.

Entertainment to include The Grasstains, The Living Statue, Anna & Milovan, Lonesome Meadow and Rick K. & the Allnighters. For more information call (937) 378-4480 or visit www.ovams.org.

Mt. Orab Free Concert in the Park will feature the Kenny Welch Band, playing country music beginning at 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 14.

Everyone is invited to attend. For more information contact Woody Whittington at (937) 444-2916.

Free Movie, sponsored by the Georgetown Courthouse Square Association, Inc., will be held on Friday, July 13, beginning at 9:30. Everyone is invited to attend this family event.

Brown County Educational Service Center Board will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 17 at the center, located at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Georgetown.

“JohnnyAppleseed” Comes to Ripley, Friday July 13, sponsored by the Ripley Friends of the Library. Appleseed (performer Hank Fincken) will be in the back lawn and alley of the Ripley Museum at 219 North Second Street as part of the annual potluck event. The lawn will be open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner served at 6 p.m.

Brown County Singing Convention will be held on Friday, July 20 at The Living Church of Five Mile, St. Rt. 68, Mt Orab. Anyone with a special song, poem or any other God-given talent can share it with others of just enjoy a fun time of fellowship. The singing begins at 7 p.m. For more information or directions contact Larry Downing at (937) 446-3259.

Free knitting and crocheting classes at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in Russellville will be held 10 a.m.-noon Friday, July 13 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) 734-2501 or (513) 543-3137.

SATURDAY, July 14 Brown County Tea Party will meet at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 14 at the Municipal Park Shelter in Mt. Orab. Election of officers for the 2012/2012 year will take place. The Annual Tea Party picnic will be held at the shelter on August 18. For more information call Sandra Reeder at (937) 444-3673.

Flag Raising in Hamersville will be held on Saturday, July 14 at 1 p.m. on the grounds of the Hamersville Municipal Building. Doug Green and Congresswoman Jean Schmidt will be present for the event. For more information call Mayor Keith Staggs at (937) 379-1851.

29th Decatur Day in the Park will be held on Saturday, July 14. Events will include a parade, children’s games, corn hole tournament, 4H baking contest and an auction. Music provided by the Liberty Band and West Union’s David James and The Gang. To set up a booth call Brian Day at (937) 5157519.

Phileo Ministries, a ministry of TriCounty Baptist Church will be open for operation on Saturday, July 14, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. For more information call (937) 446-1416.

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Agape Food Pantry Open in the Fayetteville United Methodist Church from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, July 27 at 61 East Humber Street. This pantry is for Perry Township residents only.

God’s Closet, Russellville Church of Christ will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 28. A free lunch will be provided in God’s Kitchen from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church fellowship hall the same day. For questions please call (937) 377-5505.

Brown County Democratic Club Summer Picnic will be held on Sunday, July 22 at the Brown County Fairgrounds. This event will begin at 2 p.m. at the new commercial building near Democrat Headquarters. Democratic Club meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month at the Brown County Nutrition Center in Georgetown. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 18.

Russellville Community Action Planners (RCAPS) will meet on Monday, July 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rambler Center in Russellville, 203 East Main Street. Everyone is invited to attend the meeting. For more information call (937) 377-5224.

30th Annual Quilt Show, sponsored

by Clinton County Quilt Association will be held September 7, 8 and 9 at the Clinton County Corn Festival at the fairgrounds, 958 West Main Street in Wilmington. For more information or to enter a quilt for judging contact Kathy Szelagiewicz at (937) 783-3742.

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“Cruisin’ at the Corner” at the Williams Corner Church of God, 6162 St. Rt. 132 in Goshen, will be held on Saturday, July 14, beginning at 6 p.m.

Event includes door prizes, good music and great food. For more information call (513) 625-6459 or (513) 288-1977.

ABCEOI Program to Assist Homeless is available through ABCAP Housing Department. This program is to assist with past due rent payments for persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. For more information call (937) 378-6041, ext.

285 or (800) 553-7393, ext. 285.

UPCOMING EVENTS Deadline to Purchase Commemorative Bricks to be placed around the new statue of General U.S. Grant in Grant Park in Georgetown has been set for Wednesday, August 1, 2012.

Tentative dedication date is Saturday, August 25. For more information call (937) 378-4119 or (937) 213-4119.

Gold Rush in Mt. Orab VBS, sponsored by the Mt. Orab United Wesleyan Church starting at 6:15 p.m.

“Bread of Life Food Pantry is currently accepting donations for it’s 4th season. The pantry opens for donations each 21st day of the month after 3 p.m. To make a contribution or donation at another time please contact us at (937) 444-3972 or (937) 4443440. We continue to collect.

Southern Hills Tea Party meets each 4th Thursday of the month at the Ripley Library. The public is invited to attend.

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Additional information regarding this project, including a complete project description, maps and plans sheets, is available online at http://www.dot.state.oh.us/ districts/D09/Pages/Public-InvolvementProcess.aspx

Issues the public may wish to comment on include the effect of the respective project on local residents, air quality, the local economy, and historic or cultural resources.

Written comments should be submitted by July 13, 2012, or the deadline date that is posted on the web site, to: Greg Manson, Environmental Supervisor ODOT District 9 P.O. Box 467; 650 Eastern Avenue Chillicothe, Ohio 456701 E-Mail: greg.manson@dot.state.oh.us

Child car safety inspections at Decatur Day in the Park ABCAP will perform child car seat safety inspections from 12 - 2 p.m. at the Byrd Township Fire House located on Mulberry Street in Decatur. These inspections will take place on Saturday, July 14 during the 29th annual Decatur Day in the Park.

Anyone wishing to have their child’s car seat inspected for safety is encouraged to participate. Staff from Decatur’s Early Head Start Program will be performing the inspections.

Also the Fire Safety Smoke House will be open at noon for children and their parents to go through.

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each and 100 squares are to be sold. Hald of the proceeds from this event will go to support the Byrd Township Volunteer Fire Department, the other half will be given to the winner(s) of the event.

Other events include: parade registration, line-up 10 a.m. at the Decatur Community Center located on State Route 125. Judges Choice Trophies will be awarded for best tractor, car, horse, float and Best of Show for a child entry. Judging begins at 10:30 a.m. Trophies will also be awarded to fire trucks participating in the parade.

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At 1 p.m. the Liberty Band will perform followed at 2 p.m. at David James and the Gang Country Band.

At 2:30 p.m. corn hole registration will begin. The cornhole tournament will begin at 3 p.m. Two trophies will be awarded. Split the Pot drawing will be at 4 p.m. proceeds from this event will go to support next year’s Day in the Park. The Byrd Township Volunteer Fire Department, Decatur Presbyterian Church and The Byrd Township School Preservation Committee will be providing food services.

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be receiving an application to vote by mail. However, in order to receive the application, our board of elections must have voters current registration information.”

The Ohio Secretary of State is sending out vote by mail applications to every voter in Ohio. On July 31, 2012, all 88 counties will be submitting their voter rolls to the state to aid in the mailing. Thus, voters need to have up to date information on file with the board of elections prior to this date.

While a supplemental mailing will be going out closer to the election, voters will receive the most amount of time to complete the appli-

cation if they are registered to vote prior to July 31, 2012.

Under Ohio law, only votes cast in the correct precinct can be counted.

Consequently, it is imperative that the boards of elections have current information for each voter.

“Having clean voter rolls is essential to running good elections, and we are asking every voter to help us with this task,” said Kathy Jones, Director. Having up to date information not only helps us at the board of elections, it greatly increases the confidence of the voters that every vote legally cast will be counted.”

Turn & Burn for St. Jude coming to Georgetown An exciting and unique opportunity to help St. Jude’s Children Hospital is coming to the Brown

County Fairgrounds on July 14 at 5 p.m. “Turn and Burn for St. Jude” is an all speed horse show, that offers events like barrel racing and pole bending similar to a professional rodeo.

“These gymkhana events are a lot of fun to ride in or watch” said event coordinator, Heather McKeown. “These events are Sheriff Wenninger reports exciting races against the that Deputies have made an clock where competitors arrest in a series of Break-Ins can test their skill and at Grays Used Auto Parts on horsemanship. And with all Bardwell West Road, Mt. of the proceeds going to St. Orab, Ohio. Arrested was Jude and children with canone Kevin Centers, 27 years cer, there aren’t any losers. old, of Mt. Orab. The thefts Everyone wins.” involved radiators, batteries, The show will feature and rims, which were being “peewee” classes for chilsold as scrap metal. Sheriff’s dren 10 and under in addiDetectives received infortion to youth and adult mation as to who was inclasses. Exhibitors can volved, and where the items compete in barrel racing, were being sold. A stakeout pole bending, key hole, Provided/ of the property led to the susstakes race and other THE BROWN COUNTY PRESS pect being caught on the events. property, in the act of re“The Brown County Kevin Centers moving a radiator from a Horseman’s Association is wrecked vehicle. Municipal honored to sponsor the Court set Bond at mation regarding crimes in ‘Turn and Burn for St. $25,000.00 Cash, Surety, or Brown County call 937-378Jude’,” said vice president Property. Sheriff Wenninger 4435 and give the informaJulia Clark. “We can proasks that anyone with infor- tion to a Detective. mote the horse industry here in Brown County by giving owners an opportunity to show their horses in an event that isn’t normally seen here and at the same time we are helping a worthwhile cause.”

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Children and families in Brown County are in great need of donated food this summer. The Brown County USDA offices located at the AGRICULTURAL CENTER, 702-706 South Main Street in Georgetown are currently accepting nonperishable food items during business hours (8 a.m. -4:30 p.m.)

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IMMEDIATE OPENING for a Warranty Manager in Mt. Orab. Candidate should have excellent customer service skills & experience, ability to multi-task, basic pc skills, ability to handle stress & keep customers happy. Trailer knowledge is a plus.

Call 937-444-4295 to schedule an interview.

JOB OPENING for Overhead Crane Service Tech/Inspector.

Training available, experience a plus. Please email resume to: uscrane1@aol.com or 513-671-1956. fax

DUMP TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED Two Years CDL Experience Required

937-444-0820

SEMI DRIVER NEEDED 25 years old, clean CDL Class A with 2 years experience. OTR Flat bed.

Home weekends. Call 937-446-1707.

FT TELLER - Growing credit union seeks experienced teller for Mt. Orab branch. Send resume detailing experience to: info@classicfcu.org OR Human Resources, P.O. Box 488, Amelia, OH 45102.

Carl Ritter Trucking 513-625-7072

For More Info. Call

$500 Sign on bonus Class A CDL with experience.

Regional position, tanker endorsement a plus, not required. Percentage Pay, Company match Simple IRA, Vacation & Holiday Pay. Call 513-724-7140.

DRIVERS: HOME nightly, Florence, KY, Flatbed Openings! Great Pay, Benefits! CDL-A, 1yr Exp. Req., Estenson Logistics, Apply: www.goelc.com.

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Georgetown, OH. Salary depending on experience. Send resume to: Employment@Libertea.us, 474 Home St., Georgetown, OH 45121

2 Years experience CDL Clean driving record Local Hauling. Work available now!

Call:

DIRECT CARE PERSONNEL 2nd & 3rd SHIFT Full Time Positions To Assist Persons with Developmental Disabilities in Daily Living Skills, Community Activities, Social Skills, Work Skills & Health/Safety Skills group home environment.

H.S. Diploma or G.E.D. required Excellent hourly rate and health insurance benefits.

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED $450, GEORGETOWN, utilities included, 1br, living, bath, kitchen. No pets. Call 937-483-4102 leave message.

1 & 2br apartments for rent in Ripley, utilities not included, no pets. $200-$350/mo.

937-618-0063.

2BR APARTMENTS w/attached garage in a 1-story tri-plex w/an equipped kitchen & laundry room, ample closet space, patio & a yard. No steps, private street. Darling apartments. Utilities not included. Small pets allowed. Located at the Sandstone Estates, a mature-living community in Mt. Orab. 513-625-4522.

2BR, 1BA in Georgetown. C/A, heat, W/D hookup, stove, refrigerator & dish washer.

Water/sewer included. $500/mo. plus $500/dep.

No Pets. 937-213-3124.

2BR, BIG, has A/C, washer/dryer hookup, nice property. Call, it won’t last.

513-724-3951.

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2 & 3br, Equal Opportunity Housing, apply at Forest Glade Apartments, 9001 Airport Rd., Georgetown, OH, 937-378-4565.

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

SARDINIA Efficiency, $350., some utilities paid.

Also, 2br House $500, 3-4br house $600, no dogs, no smoking. 513-309-4349 or to: 513-309-4319.

Jerry Ritter Trucking (513) 625-6495

The Brown County Board of Elections needs Poll Workers for the November 6, 2012 Presidential General Election

Are you a person that • Is civic minded and likes being involved?

• Believes in the right to free, fair, open and honest elections?

• Would like to make some extra money (Approximately $110.00)?

• Meeting and making new friends?

APPLY IN PERSON AT: 4073 Tollgate Road Batavia, Ohio Office hours: M-F 9:00am-3:00pm www.residentialconcepts.org 513-724-0094

If you answered “yes” to these questions, the Brown County Board of Elections would like to recruit you as a poll worker.

CARE GIVERS FT/PT 2nd Shift

You cannot serve as a poll worker if you are a candidate, related to or employed by a candidate whose name will appear on the November 6, 2012 Presidential General Election Ballot.

200 - HELP WANTED

NOW HIRING experienced meat cutter with competitive pay.

937-392-1357.

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.

DUMP TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED

No prior experience needed to work in our 8-client family home in Milford/Goshen area. You’ll help teach our developmentally disabled clients daily living skills. Our orientation is paid & our comprehensive training includes FA/CPR. With a HS diploma/GED; clean background check & acceptable driving record, you could be working immediately.

Community Concepts, Inc.

Qualifications • A registered resident of Brown County • You must not have been convicted of a felony • Must be able to attend a training session

Please mail your name, address, phone number and party affiliation to:

Brown County Board of Elections 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Suite 111 Georgetown, OH 45121

is a drug free workplace

513-398-8885 today & mention code: DCPC Call:

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED 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.

LAFAYETTE PLACE APARTMENTS Applications for senior housing will be taken at ABCAP located at: 406 W. Plum Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121, Room 99, Monday through Friday 8am-4pm and on Thursday at the Lafayette Place Apartments, 190 Lindsey Lane, Fayetteville, Ohio 10am-4pm.

To qualify, you must be income eligible and be 62 years of age or older. For more information, contact Joan Waldbillig at 937-378-6041 ext. 262 or 1-800-553-7393 ext. 262.

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.

MT. ORAB, 2br, 1ba, washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator & water, $625/mo., $700/dep.

513-310-4041 or 937-205-2934.

PRIVATE 2ND floor, 2br, equipped kitchen, air conditioning, $440/mo plus deposit, plus references 513-876-3017.

TWO BEDROOM, references required - NO Pets! 937-378-4887 or 937-515-1475.

303 - HOUSES FOR RENT 3BR HOUSE for rent, 1ba on quiet street in Sardinia, $625/mo. Call 513-532-9076.

303 - HOUSES FOR RENT HAMERSVILLE, 3BR, 1ba, all appliances furnished. Absolutely no pets. Credit references, $695/mo. plus deposit and utilities.

937-392-6052 or 513-734-4460.

VILLAGE OF Mt. Orab, 2br, 1ba, small home, economical to heat, walking distance to convenience stores. $475/mo. plus water & utilities. Security deposit of $475 & first month’s rent required upon signing of lease. Please call for more information & appointment to view.

937-441-4987, leave message w/contact information.

307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 3BR, 1-ACRE lot, garage, no pets, good credit, $500/mo. plus deposit.

937-444-3701.

308 - OFFICE/BUSINESS SPACE FOR RENT 1700 SQ. ft. commercial building for rent in Fayetteville, across from strip mall, 1/4 mile south from school, 937-545-1243 or 937-288-2779.

400 - HOUSES FOR SALE 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 $215,000 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 Dan (May also sell for less with fewer acres) LAKEFRONT HOME, Fayetteville, Lake Lorelei 4br, 3 full baths, walk-out finished lower level.

Websites at lakehouse.com & forsalebyowner.com.

Listed $287,000, 513-875-2208.

400 - HOUSES FOR SALE

501 - CHILD CARE

FOR SALE - Mt. Orab nice 3br, 2ba bi-level on cul de sac in great neighborhood, convenient to everything, 2-car garage w/opener, c/a, priced below market for quick sale, $89,900. Call for showing Dennis Wright 937-213-2060.

DAYCARE: HUGS & KIDS, LLC, 662 Willow St., Williamsburg, Dorothy & Stephanie Lewis, Managers - call 513-218-7471, 859-801-0125; OPENING August 2012; Enrollment Saturday 7/7/12 & 7/21/12 @ Open House 11am - 1pm, two blocks for elementary school.

SARDINIA - 4br/2ba ranch on 15 open acres, detached oversized 2-car garage w/heated workshop, master suite. Own for as little as 3.5% down w/a monthly payment of approx. $800 P.I.T.I. Call Fadi Matti, RE/MAX Advanced Real Estate.

513-767-6999.

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) GOT LAND? $300-$1000 down gets 1-45 acres, Fleming Co. Kentucky, good land, hunting, mobiles okay, water meter is $600, septic $4500! Pay starting $64/monthly.

937-695-9997.

501 - CHILD CARE DAY CARE/BABYSITTING stay at home mother/nurse Lake Waynoka resident.

5am-6pm, flexible, reasonable rates.

937-829-9099.

504 - BUSINESS SERVICES AUTO DETAILING Interior & Exterior Cleaning Hand wash, dry & wax Clean & dress the tires & exterior trim Clean windows inside & out Vacuum the interior Clean & Dress the interior surfaces *Truck bed cleaning extra charge *Carpet shampooing available For your convenience pick up & drop off available.

Cars - $75 Trucks & SUV’s - $85 Contact Tony @ 513-376-2520

507 - SEWING & ALTERATIONS For all your sewing needs for you, your family and your home. Call 937-4444276. Reasonable rates, expert service.

600 - FURNITURE NEW ORTHOPEDIC queen mattress set with the orthopedic spinal support system, value $800, will sell for $325, 937-515-6590.

RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Clermont County non-profit organization serving the needs of older adults seeks a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to support administration and development. Candidate must have excellent organizational skills, strong computer skills, strong front-line professional decorum and absolute attention to accuracy and detail. Proficient in Excel and Word.

Please submit resume and cover letter to:

Cindy Gramke Executive Director Clermont Senior Services, Inc. 2085 James E. Sauls Sr. Drive Batavia, Ohio 45103 EOE

613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES AKC LAB puppies, 4 yellow (white) males, vet checked, 1st shots, dew claws removed, POP, $300/ea. 937-205-0275.

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:

937-515-2692 CHROME KITCHEN table, 2 leaves, 4 chrome chairs $125., Sears air compressor 20 gal. upright $100., spinning wheel orig. $150., Thomas 261 organ/bench/music $100., sewing machine w/2 drawer cabinet Mfg. white w/cams $100., Queen Ann cane chair $40., wooden rocker $25., 937-444-7107.

608 - FARM PRODUCE NOW TAKING orders for blackberries & green beans. Fresh or frozen.

937-444-2179.

611 - WANTED TO BUY TOP DOLLAR PAID!!

Cash for furniture, antiques, appliances, tools, fishing, jewelry, gold, silver, records, DVD’s, games, sports, pocket knives, more!

ALMOST ANYTHING! 937-378-1819 or 937-378-2850

STONE PORTABLE MORTAR mixer 8HP $350., 3PT hitch post hole digger $150., 13HP Honda motor $150 OBO. Call 513-470-2199.

701 - LOST AND FOUND FOUND RED & white, mixed color, large male dog, left eye missing.

Found on Maple Grove Rd, about 6/11/12. If yours call 513-724-2946.

800 - R.V. S/CAMPERS /TRAILERS

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2006 CHALLENGER 5th Wheel Camper 35’ 4-slide outs, king size bed, 4-new oversized tires, 2-A/C’s, 2-Lazyboy recliners, one owner, non-smoker & no pets, very clean, excellent condition, Manchester, free local delivery $27,000.

937-549-4070 or 813-361-2928.

804 - AUTOS WANTED

CALL 513-304-2280 BIG JIM’S

“JUNK” CAR REMOVAL $$$$$$$$$$ PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR “JUNK” CARS TRUCKS & VANS

513-304-2280 PAYING FROM $150 UP TO $1,000 CASH

807 - TRUCKS FOR SALE 2000 INTERNATIONAL dump truck 4900 DT466E, 185,000 actual miles, automatic Allison 6sp trans., $24,000, like new, must see Hacker Trucking 513-417-3689.

2007 CHEVY Silverado LTZ-Z71 4-wheel drive, like new condition, 54,000 original miles, 937-515-3534 or 937-378-3673.

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1316712 - Williamsburg - Immaculate Brick Ranch w/master suite addition. 4BD, 2BA. Beautiful hdwd floors thru-out. Lots of floor to ceiling windows. Brand new roof.New carpet in Family Room. Much bigger than it looks. Huge Rec. Rm. in bsmt. 36x16 covered deck.

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3BD, 2BA. Open flr plan. Eat-in kitchen w/a huge kitchen island. MBR suite. Covered front porch. Fenced backyard w/2 gates. Play set is incl. in sale. 24x24 gar & a shed. $103,000

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1317771 - Mt. Orab - Ranch on 2 acres. 3 BD, 2 BA. Vaulted Ceiling, Natural Woodwork, Cathedral Ceiling. Patio, Wooded Lot, Deck, Wood Privacy Fence. Detached oversized garage. $79,900 1311912- Western Brown Schools! Tucked away on a private creek lined 6+ acre lot. 4BD, 2.5 BA. Ready to move in!

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1299786 - Hamersville - Move-in ready! Large home w/28x40 2 sty. barn/garage.Endless possibilities! Brand new hardwood flrs.in Great room. Nice eat-in kitchen. MBR suite. Brand new front & back decking & gutters plus downspouts. $69,900

1311979 - Georgetown - Western Brown Schools! Solidly SOLD PENDING built 2 bdrm. home which is ALL FURNINSHINGS ARE move-in ready!

Both house and NEGOTIABLE - 1296603 - Mt. Orab Wonderful all brick story and a half home w/a 30x50 barn need exterior siding re-worked. full bsmt.

All on 1.87 acre tract. Great location & ED Beautiful C U affordable. $27,890 RED hardwood RICE flrs. in kit.

1302846 - Mt. Orab - 2BD, 1BA. Situated on a P and BR. rolling bank, PRICE REDUCED this town Hardwood under prop. is ready most carto move into. pets. Stone Hardwood flooring is F/P, brand new ceramic backsplash and furunderneath all brand new carpets. Formal nace. 20x16 back deck. Covered front porch. Circle Drive 3 BR 2 Ba. All contents Dining Rm. walkout bsmt, mature shade trees, are negotiable. $98,500 1 car gar. Public water & sewer. $69,900

1308791- First Offering! 2BD, 2BA. Custom built. home w/full w/o bsmt.

Amenities too numerous to mention.

Wonderful open flr plan. Stone FP (gas log). Brick FP in bsmt. HDWD under carpet, fronts on 2 streets.

Beautifully rolling grounds. Blt. in flower boxes. $129,900

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1299751- 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. $99,900

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1303582- Mt. Orab- 3BD, 2BA. Must See!!

Carpet allowance! Beautiful hardwood floors in Kitchen bath SOLD PENDING and dining rm. Garden tub, stand-up shower & double vanity in master bdrm Bath.

This property is located in the heart of Mt.Orab on 1.53 acres. No outlet street. $69,900

1308592- Sardinia - Starter Home/Investor Property. 2 bedroom, bath Ranch with great access to St.Rt.32. $43,500

1301927 - Pike Twp - 3BD, 1BA. Totally renovated stick PRICE REDUCED build home on 5 plus rolling acres.

Must see to believe! Ready to move right in.

Large side deck overlooking stocked pond.

Beautiful setting! $84,500

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This beauty has NEW been kept in pristine condition. Large rooms, brand new dlooring, newer hvac w/auto back-up & propane heater. Self-sufficient. 1 1/5 car gar.w/attic storage. 3 BR, 2 BA. $92,500

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Exclusive Beacon Hill Sub-division this brand new custom built home boasts Hardwood flring on the entire first floor. California berber and ceramic tile on 2nd flr. Master BR suite has walk-in closet and a dbl. vanity. Zoned HVAC. Full bsmt. underneath. 20x18 back deck. Tree-lined back yard. 3 poss. 4 BR's 2.5 Ba. Beautiful! $177,750 1307706- Zoned Residential/Commercial! Located at the corner of St Rt 131 & SR 50, one minute from Fayetteville.

Mins. to Blanchester, Milford, Mt. Orab. 24x60 Multi-purpose bldg. included. This home must be viewed inside & out. Picturesque location $124,500

1301943 - Pike Twp - 3BD, 2BA. Enormous home situated on a 5+ acre tract.

Newer furnace, flooring & vinyl siding. Great Eat-In Kitchen w/lots of storage. Family room w/wbfp. Beautiful vinyl flooring.

Huge deck on rear. woods in the back yard. $79,900

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1265584 - Mt. Orab - OWNER FINANCING! Flexible Terms!!

Former Cahall Apparel Store in the heart of Mt. Orab. >1100 sq ft of store front office area w/4 add'l rental apts. Full walkout bsmt. Low maintence. 15 space parking lot with mo. income. Public Utilities. $199,900

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1304208- Mt. Orab - Must see inside of this home to believe! 3BD, 2BA. Totally transformed.

Brand new flring, fixtures, hwh. All new drywall!

Newer furnace & compact pellet stove. Gar. has it's own heating system. All on 4.17 acres. $89,900

1312624Georgetown Walk back in time as you enter the front door of this magnificent home! 3BD, 1.5 BA. Double parlor, fluted wdwk w/rosettes. Wide baseboards & a cherry bannister. A dry cellar underneath. This homs has a secure, local alarm system which can be transferred to the new owner. $89,900

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1309169- Beautiful setting for this unique well built home. Wonderful open floor plan, full bsmt & wrap around porch. Absolutely Impeccable in condition!

20x12 shed, 36x24 bldg. alum.drs. on both sides of bldg. Huge garden spot. Land nicely rolls. $135,000

1272942- 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 1258238- Sardinia- 3BD, 2BA, Almost 1500 sq.ft. of open living area.

Master BD suite.

Dining Rm. & Equipped eat-in Kitchen. Large front deck & covered back porch.

Affordable living seconds off St. Rt. 32. Back yard completely privacy & fenced. 2 car carport. $79,900

1289196- Lake Waynoka- Simply Magnificent!

3BD, 2BA. This is a custom built Schlabach home. Open floor plan with soaring ceilings. Hardwood entry & kitchen flring.

Beautiful kitchen cabinets w/crown molding. Kit. island. MBR suite w/stand up shower. Spacious laundry rm. $119,900 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

“Doing Business Since 1953” COMPLETE REAL ESTATE SERVICES 121 W. State St, Georgetown, OH 45121 937-378-6181 513-721-0222

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RIPLEY VILLAGE - Historic 2 story home has 4 Bedrooms & 1.5 Bathrooms on 1.19 acres.

Vinyl siding w/large wraparound porch.

Spacious rooms w/4 wood burning fireplaces.

Original woodwork, formal dining room, large kitchen & sunny breakfast room. Front & rear stairs for easy accessibility throughout the home. Separate NG furnaces & AC for downstairs & upstairs. Backyard is great for picnics and recreation! Asking $89,900.

REDUCED PRICE - Country home on 9 acres!

Nice brick/vinyl stick built ranch w/walkout partially finished basement. 2 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.

HISTORIC HOME IN HILLSBORO - Many possibilities for this beautiful 2 story brick. 4 bedrooms. 2 Bathrooms. Natural gas hot water heat. Original woodwork & hardwood floors.

Large front porch. Upstairs & downstairs rear porches. Possible 2-family or commercial w/separate upstairs entrance. Also has large rear parking lot. Located near the center of town.

Asking $169,900.

MT. ORAB - Brick ranch located in the country, yet conveniently close to town & SR 32. New roof in ‘09 & other recent improvements. Eat-in kitchen. WBFP in living room & gas FP in family room. 3 Bedrooms. 1.5 Bathrooms. 22x10 Breezeway & attached garage. Cedar lined closets & hardwood under carpet. Full walkout basement. Shed/Barn. Reduced to $89,000.

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.

Go with your instincts and use the Classifieds today.

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TOWLER’S AUCTION CARPET SALE

Tossit, SELLIT. Call Classifieds (513) 732-2511

Starting at $4.00 per Yard & Up 300 Rolls Available 75, 30 Yard Rolls of Padding $30.00 & UpTrim Starting at 20 Cents Buy Before Auction

Ripley & Federal Locations

513-315-4360 513-309-7779

PUBLIC AUCTION

LOCATED: 180 Flaugher Hill Rd., Aberdeen, OH 45101 behind the Town & Country Bowling Lanes on U.S. 52 East of Wm. Harsha Bridge in Aberdeen, OH. Signs Posted.

SUNDAY JULY 15, 2012 AT 9:30AM

China cabinet, sm. dresser, J.C. Higgins 410 bolt action model #10125, pcs of green depression, lots of costume jewelry, Elgin 31 day Regulator clock, USA cookie jar, #5 crock jug, old cooking utensils, sev. pocket knives, sev. nice pictures, lg. granite roaster, lg. gravy bowl, Flow Blue cup & saucer, assorted decorative plates, horse statue, nail keg, painted saws, Nascar cars, fishing reels, golf balls, wooden benches, old wooden boxes, sev. box lots of dishes, boxes of books, records, lot of nice boxes of tools & other tools, shop vac, grinder, 2 old transits, J.D. 345 riding lawn mower w/4ft deck 18 HP & power steering, one owner.

TERMS: Cash day of sale or good check with proper ID. Statements made day of sale take precedence over previous advertising. NO BUYERS PREMIUM.

SALE CONDUCTED BY Wm. J. Holton 513-218-4100 Jessie McKinzie 513-218-2541 Associate of Gustin Realty www.auctionzip.com #8276

GEORGETOWN VILLAGE - Remodeled 4 Bedroom vinyl sided 1.5 story home. Newer roof, HVAC, insulation & carpet. Kitchen & bathroom have also been remodeled. New appliances include range, refrigerator, washer & dryer. Full basement & 1 car detached garage. Front porch & rear deck. Motivated seller! Now Reduced to $78,500.

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

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BROWN COUNTY SOUTH - One owner vinyl ranch on 2.45 acres w/double road access. Home is energy efficient & has solid 6 panel interior doors. Gas heat w/AC. 3 Bedrooms. 2 Bathrooms. 1 car attached & 2 car detached garages. Concrete drive. Acreage has open space for recreation, pets & garden space. Asking $119,900.