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WB bus changes upsetting parents Six hundred fewer Western Brown students are riding the bus to and from school as of last week.

The district eliminated bussing for K-8 students who live within two miles of their school building as a result of the failure of an Emergency Operating Levy last November.

This district announced last fall that the bussing changes would be part of a number of cost cutting measures that would take place if the levy failed.

Five bus driver positions were eliminated as a result of the changes, saving the district approximately $225,000 per year.

Many parents have had to alter their transportation routine as a result of the changes, and a lot of them

are upset.

In addition to the mileage restrictions now in force for K-8 students, the district will now only transport children to and from their legal residence.

This means that if the child lives within the two mile boundary, they cannot ride the bus to a babysitter or other child care providers location.

Christina Cummins has a second grader who is an open enrollment student at Mt. Orab Elementary.

Earlier in the school year, he would sometimes ride the bus to his grandmothers house if his mother needed him to.

That option is not available to her now, because the new rules do not allow open enrollment students to ride the bus because the do not CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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600 fewer Western Brown students are riding buses after the district eliminated transportation for K-8 students that live within two miles of the school buildings. The district moved to a state minimum transportation policy as a cost-cutting measure.

Unemployment up slightly

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The unemployment rate in Brown County and the surrounding area rose slightly in November.

The local jobless rate rose .3 percent to 7.7 percent in November.

In surrounding counties, the largest jump was .6 percent in Adams County to 9.8 percent.

Highland County saw a .5 percent jump to 8.8 percent, Clermont County saw a .3 percent increase to 6.1 percent and the unemployment rate in Clin-

ton County rose .1 percent to 9.4 percent.

The Ohio Department of Job and Family services reports that the jobless rate increased in 66 of Ohio’s 88 counties.

An increase in the unemployment rate during the winter months is common, because jobs that depend on good weather become more scarce.

The rate in Brown County is still holding near the numbers seen before the recession of late 2008.

In November of 2008, the unemployment rate in

Brown County was 8.0 percent. In November of 2009, it had climbed to 11.3 percent, before falling to 10.1 percent in November of 2010 and 9.4 percent in November of 2011.

The story is the same for the Cincinnati area and the state as a whole.

The Cincinnati Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Butler, Warren, Clermont, Hamilton and Brown counties, saw the unemployment rate rise .1 percent in November to 6.2 percent.

Statewide, the rate

jumped .2 percent to 6.5 percent.

The lowest unemployment rate in Ohio for November was in Mercer County at 3.9 percent.

The highest was once again in Pike County at 11.9 percent.

Meigs County had the second highest rate at 10.4 percent, Jefferson County was third at 9.9 percent and Adams, Monroe and Scioto counties tied for fourth highest at 9.8 percent.

Brown County had the 20th highest jobless rate in the state at 7.7 percent.

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Brown County Commissioners Tony Applegate (left), Daryll Gray (center), and Barry Woodruff take their oath of office at a swearing in ceremony on Jan. 2. The swearing in was performed by Brown County Prosecutor Jessica Little.

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Ministry sends love in a box

BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press Being away from home, family and friends can be a difficult time for men and women serving in the military. But receiving a gift from home, every month, can make that time a little less stressful.

Just after the 9/11 attack in 2001, when so many American troops were deployed overseas, Diana Lawrence of Felicity and her sister, Jean Johnston, organized the ‘Troop Box Ministry.

“Troops from the Ohio

Army National Guard in Felicity were among the first to be deployed to Iraq,” Lawrence said. “We knew so many of those young men and women, we wanted to do something for them while they were over there and that’s when we first organized Troop Box Ministry.”

She continued, ‘Last year we delivered more than 450 boxes to our troops overseas, filled with all kinds of things like Slim Jims, cereal, instant products, tuna, personal care products for both men and women,

practical things like clorox wipes, dental floss, just anything that would make there lives a little more comfortable. We also put a deck of cards in every box.”

Lawrence said they started out with a few names of local soldiers, but the list quickly grew as the war escalated in Iraq.

Word traveled fast, both here at home and over seas.

“At one point we were sending boxes to more than 80 men and women,” she added. “Today, we have a list of about 26. But

we manage to send them boxes of items once a month.

“We sent out boxes in late November, then the first of December we sent out boxes filled with Christmas decorations, cards and other festive items. Then we sent a second box out again in December. Our next box will be sent out the third week of January.”

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BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press According to Sam Perin, Education Specialist with Adams Brown Recycling in Georgetown, residents of Brown County will soon be able to recycle in a ‘single stream’ curbside collection. In other words, nearly all recyclables can be placed in one container instead of separating each recyclable item. The new recycle pick up will begin in March in Georgetown.

“In the past, residents had to have different con-

tainers for different items they wanted to recycle,” Perin said. “Now, other than glass items, people can place steel cans, newspapers, plastic bottles and jugs, cardboard, aluminum cans and magazines together in a single curbside cart which will be picked up by us on a regular schedule. Glass items can still be brought to the center for recycling.”

Every household in an incorporated Brown County Village that participates in curbside recycling will receive, free, a 64 gallon rolling recycling

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cart. Each village will be on its own schedule.

“We will begin the service in March with the Village of Georgetown,” Perin said. “Then we will move on to and add the Village of Mt. Orab. Mt. Orab has been divided into two curbside routes.”

Residents of Mt. Orab who live on the east side of St. Rt. 68 will be picked up on the east route, which takes place on Thursdays during certain weeks, while those residents who live west of St. Rt. 68 will be picked up on the west route, which takes place

on Fridays during certain weeks.

Participants in the program will be provided with a 12 month calendar showing weeks that are colored green and other weeks colored yellow.

During the green weeks, pickups are as follows: • Tuesday - Georgetown North • Wednesday - Georgetown South • Thursday - Mt. Orab East • Friday – Mt. Orab West CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

The temporary 2013 budget for Brown County is very close to the figures in the 2012 budget.

The budget is designed to serve as a spending blueprint until the final 2013 budget is due to be filed with the state on April 1.

“I was would call our 2013 budget flat when compared to 2012”, said Brown County Commissioner Tony Applegate.

“We’re in a position where we can take care of our obligations without having to consider cutting county services.”

The total figure for the county General Fund in the 2013 budget is $9,074,131.93, which is $86, 916.56 higher than the figure in the 2012 budget.

The spending levels for most county departments are flat compared to last year, with one exception being the Sheriff’s Department.

Two more corrections officers were hired last year for the jail, due to the jail population being consistently near or over 90 prisoners.

Corrections officers and sheriff’s department employees will also receive union mandated pay increases in 2013.

Those factors combined to make the budget for the sheriff’s office $2,722,328.00 for 2013, an increase of approximately $250,000 over the 2012 figures.

The jail was on the minds of commissioners Tony Applegate, Barry Woodruff and Daryll Gray as they discussed the upcoming year with The Brown County Press.

Woodruff addressed the ongoing issue of overcrowding at the jail.

“We’re having to put more people in jail locally because of the changes the state made in who they will allow us to send to state prisons”, Woodruff said.

He was referring to changes in state law that restricts most fourth and fifth degree felonies from going to prison.

As a result of that change, the local population has essentially increased on a permanent basis.

“Solving that issue is going to be a big ticket item when you start talking about adding space to the jail or trying to build a new one”, Woodruff said.

Another big issue facing CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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‘There’s no place like home, and there’s no place like home cooking.” At least that’s what one young local couple hopes, as they open a new restaurant in Mt. Orab called the A & A Hitching Post.

Brian and Samantha Bolender opened their new restaurant December 18, 2012 at the former location of ‘Jefferson Java House’ located in the Roades Crossing mini mall, across from Milicron, 453 West Main Street in Mt. Orab.

“I worked over 10 years in the restaurant business,” said Brian Bolender. “I worked at quite a few Bob Evans Restaurants across the years in nearly every aspect of the business. I was a server, a manager, a cook, a shift assistant...you name it, I’ve done it.”

He continued, “I also worked at Steak and Shake and as a cook at Max n’ Ermas. I know how to cook, and I take great pride in what I serve. My wife and I gave this a lot of thought and we both wanted to start our own restaurant some day. So when this great opportunity

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Owner/operators of the A & A Hitching Post Restaurant, shown from left, four year old Aubrey, Samantha, 19 month old Adelyn and Brian Bolender.

came along to purchase this location, we didn’t hesitate.”

Brian admitted that he became frustrated with working in the corporate world where the focus was on how many tables could be turned instead of being focused on the people at each table.

“We’ve done some remodeling inside, adding a new bar area as well as booths instead of tables,” he added. “Right now we are serving breakfast and lunch, but hope to add a dinner menu eventually.”

A & A Hitching Post is named after the couple’s

two daughters, 19 month old Adelyn and four year old Aubrey. Samantha is a Hospice of Hope nurse and stays busy helping with the restaurant and caring for their two daughters.

“We open up at 6 in the morning,” Samantha said, “We’d like to become the hometown diner that’s affordable and family friendly where everyone wants to visit to talk, relax with friends and enjoy the best breakfast they’ve ever had.”

She added that the A & A Hitching Post will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and

on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The restaurant now has a quaint area for small parties or business meetings which includes a fire place. All total the capacity of the restaurant is between 50 and 60 customers. The couple have been advertising their venture on facebook and craigslist, and are planning a grand opening in the near future.

“It’s kind of nice being located next to Paul’s Barber Shop,” Brian said with a chuckle. “There are always a lot of customers inside and everyone seems to know where Paul’s is located. He’s practically our landmark for directions.”

The restaurant features a huge array of breakfast items which are served all day, including omelets which are built by the customer, signature omelets, veggie omelets, and a special ‘Bronco Breakfast.’ It also offers many other breakfast specials and ala cart items.

“We would like to invite everyone out a see for themselves how good the food is,” he said, “and enjoy a great meal and a great cup of coffee at a price that’s affordable.”

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A & A Hitching Post serving up smiles as the new restaurant opens in Mt. Orab

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tentially dangerous chemicals just from licking his paws. Salt is an irritant to the pads of the paws. A little petroleum jelly may soften the pads of the paw and prevent cracking’ • Never leave your dog in a car alone during cold weather. A car can act as a refrigerator, holding in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death; * Puppies do not tolerate the cold as well as adult dogs; • Adequate shelter is a necessity. Keep your dog warm, dry and away from drafts; • Feed you dog additional calories if he is outdoors. It takes more energy to keep body temperature regulated so more food is necessary; • Water freezes, so make sure the dog has drinkable water at all times; • Remember that dogs can get frostbite also, especially vulnerable are the ears, tail and feet; • Always remember to check with the shelter if your dog is missing.

The Brown County Animal Shelter is having a “New Year’s Black Tie” adoption celebration the week of January 7-11. All black dogs’ adoption fees will be reduced to $25 and a $12 license fee.

The Brown County Humane Society volunteers will begin with this celebration by having available dogs at Jack’s at it’s Eastgate location on Saturday, January 5.

The shelter is located on Veterans Blvd, next to the Ohio Veterans Home and can be contacted at (937) 378-3457.

You may also visit the Brown County Animal Shelter on facebook and see pictures of all the dogs at the shelter.

SUBMITTED PHOTO “Barney” is a male terrier mix, male, picked up as a stray on Eagle Creek in Ripley. He was treated for wounds from another dog but is doing well. He’s very friendly.

SUBMITTED PHOTO “Boomer” is about five years old, a male JRT, he was picked up on Elm Street in Ripley. He was named by the family who found him who say he is housebroken and good with kids.

SUBMITTED PHOTO “Flame” is a male Red Heeler (mix) about 1 to 2 years old. He weighs about 44 pounds and was picked up as a stray in Ripley. He is very friendly.

SUBMITTED PHOTO “Knute” is a male hound/mix, about a year old and weighs 33 lbs. He was picked up as a stray on Hartman Road in Ripley. He is very friendly and looking for a new home.

SUBMITTED PHOTO “Luch” is an owner surrender Boston/Chihuahua mix. She has had all her shots and is between 2 and 3 years old. She is a oneowner girl, not good with young children.

SUBMITTED PHOTO “Neo” is a Red Tick Beagle. He is approximately 5 years old and was picked up on Schwallie Road in Ripley. He is a very friendly little tank. He has been at the shelter since Nov. 29.

It’s Girl Scout cookie time, and this year is poised to be one of our best years yet! Beginning Friday, January 4, 2013, girls in Brown County will begin taking Girl Scout cookie orders. A total of six Girl Scout cookies are offered: Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Trefoils, Do-Si-Dos and Savannah Smiles.

Additionally, we have new packaging for all our cookie boxes, which highlight the skills girls learn through the Girl Scout Cookie Program. It’s the

same great cookies, with a brand new look!

Brown County Girl Scouts are also excited to announce two new additions to the product line.

This year, we are introducing Girl Scout snack bars.

These snack bars are perfect for on-the-go snacking. They’re packed with wholesome ingredients like hearty rolled oats, crispy cereal flakes and chewy granola. For just a touch of decadence, there’s the right amount of chocolaty-smooth coating—a dip for the bottom

and a drizzle for the top.

There are two varieties— Double Dutch and Tagalongs. Girl Scout snack bars are individually wrapped in packages of five.

Additionally, there’s still time to be a Girl Scout this year. Girls wishing to join are welcome and can also participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program.

The cookies are available in the six flavors and are selling for $3.50 a box.

The snack bars come in two flavors and are selling for $4 a box.

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Jennifer Ernst-Pierson graduated from Eastern High School in 1995. She was Valedictorian of her class with a bright future.

She received a partial scholarship and attended the University of Cincinnati, then on to the UC Medical School where she did her residency at Children’s Hospital.

Ernst-Pierson is a doctor of internal medicine and pediatrician for four years, currently with St. Elizabeth Physicians in Crestview Hills, KY. Even though Jennifer was raised in Sardinia, she always had aspirations to travel the world.

“In 2005, I was in my second year of residency and had the opportunity to travel to Tanzania with an organization called the Village Life Outreach Project,” Ernst-Pierson said.

“I wanted to see firsthand what medicine was like over seas. How did it compare to ours? How could I become a better doctor by working in a foreign country?”

The Village Life Outreach Project (VLOP), a 501C non-profit, is based in Cincinnati. To date the organization has made 14 trips to Tanzania. Jennifer has made the trip four times.

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“We worked at least two days a week and could sometimes see 100 patients every day. I especially enjoyed working with the children, hoping to make a difference in their lives.”

Ernst-Pierson said she treated people with malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV patients.

She said the organization is currently in the process of building a school where children can be educated on important issues like water purification.

“Our group provides the basics,” she added. “We are hands on. We don’t just pass out literature telling them what they should do.

“It felt good to help those people, it felt like what I was supposed to be doing. That’s why I made the trip three more times.”

Ernst-Pierson and the other members of the Village Life Outreach Project worked hard to make an impact on alleviating suffering from infectious and other diseases in the villages.

They offer education on prevention and collect data to measure success.

The organization has accomplished a lot in its 14

years including decreasing rates of water-born illnesses and malaria.

Ernst-Pierson’s last trip was in 2010. She and her husband are now expecting their first child and she isn’t planning any future trips until her family is ready.

“From my time in Tanzania,” Ernst-Pierson said, “I learned that it’s as if I was living in a box. I was unaware that there is life beyond our little part of the world.

“When I graduated from Eastern, I really had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. All I knew was that I wanted to help people, all people everywhere.

“If I could give advice ton any high school senior it would be to get into college first, take all your basic classes and don’t get stressed over what direction your going in.

“The last thing you want to do is spend four years in school just to find out the career you thought you wanted is not what you want at all.”

To learn more about the Village Life Outreach Project visit www.villagelifeoutreach.org.

Village Post Office to open in Decatur The U.S. Postal Service is pleased to announce the opening of a USPS Village Post Office (VPO) in the unincorporated community of Decatur, about 64 miles southeast of Cincinnati in eastern Byrd Township, Brown County.

Located within communities in a variety of locations — convenience stores, gas stations, local businesses, libraries, or other government agencies — VPOs are operated by the management of those locations. The Postal Service announced the concept of the VPO in July 2011 as a way to increase access to postal products and services in the more rural communities across the nation.

The Decatur VPO will open on January 8, 2013, in the Decatur Corner Mart convenience store at (mailing address) 10192 St. RT. 125, Russellville.

Missy Day, owner of the Corner Mart, is excited about the new VPO. “It’s a great opportunity for our store to provide this community and our customers with more access to stamps and mailing services,” said Day. VPOs offer a range of popular products and services — the ones most used by customers — including Forever stamps, Pre-paid Priority Mail Flat Rate envelopes, and a mail collection box. By being located inside established businesses and

other places consumers already frequent, VPOs offer Postal Service customers timesaving convenience, and in most cases, longer hours than regular Post Offices.

The Decatur VPO hours of operation will be Monday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Decatur is the 104th VPO to open nationwide and the 3rd to open in Ohio.

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POSSIBILITIES IN 2013

By the time you read this you will have likely broken your New Years pledges.

By the time you read this the ‘Fiscal Cliff’ will have been resolved.

By the time you read this America will once again be a “nation, under God…and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” (Lincoln) Those I say tongue in cheek. So, seriously, what do we make of this New Year?

The same as we make of every year and every day: get God’s perspective.

One possibility for 2013 is to rejoice and live one day at time for the Lord. “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” Psalm 118:24.

He has given us this day to live for him! I heard one man who actually had a white flag under his bed and would waive it every morning before he got out of bed. He surrendered each day to God! What a great thought! Every day in 2013 before we even get out of bed, say, “Lord, I will live this day for you.” Then we can ‘rejoice’ no matter what happens this day in the world.

Fantastic!

New Testament Christians are kind of a peculiar bunch I know. We are concerned about the world and pray for it, but we find peace all the same.

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:7. Another possibility in 2013 is that we can have peace – true peace – and that is only found in Christ Jesus. We can live each day rejoicing and have genuine peace.

A third possibility is we can have the hope of salvation. “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12. ““Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6. We can live every day in 2103 with this hope in us. Buddha cannot save us. Mohammed cannot save us. Joseph Smith cannot save us. Only Jesus the Christ can save all mankind!

We can rejoice and have peace and have the hope of salvation this year.

Add to this a fourth possibility for 2013: the blessed hope. “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope---the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.”

Titus 2:11-13. Yes, the Mayans were wrong. The world did not end. But it will end when the Father says so.

You can wait for the blessed hope of our Lord’s return throughout 2013! And if God the Father says so, we may not have to wait all that long. Point is, we at Fayetteville are longing for the Lord’s return. We live faithfully and obediently. We will all through 2103! What a possibility --- the Lord’s return this year. Are you ready? God Bless you this year!

“All the churches of Christ send greetings.” Romans 16:16 Gary J Mattingly Fayetteville Church of Christ 513-875-3636

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What Do You Think?

Do you personally believe that our politicians, in general, are as concerned for American families as they are for their own families?

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Taking A Trip Through Time This is a photo of the Proctor Smiley believed to be taken in the 1920's in Ripley. After the local train service ended in 1913, this was the main means of transportation. This ferry went across the Ohio River to Southern Ripley, Kentucky where the train would stop and drop off or pick up cargo. The Proctor Smiley ended service in 1950. Thanks to Greg Haitz, Ripley, for providing us with this photo. If you would like more information or if you know more about this photo please call Greg at (937) 392-4007. ‘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.

No, I don't think so, or they would be able to put all that political garbage aside, and do what's best for everyone in the country.

Brian Lung, Williamsburg

No I don't believe they do, they know their own families are going to be well taken care of and that's their big concern.

Amanda Carrington, Mt. Orab

Absolutely NOT! One of the biggest problems in this country today are all the special interest groups.

Tony Miano, Mt. Orab

No, I don't think they care as much for other families as long as their own families are taken care of.

Brittany Canter, Hamersville

Yes, I do, because I'd like to believe that they have my best interest at heart.

Gina Lawrence, Mt. Orab

I'd like to think so, and I definitely believe they used to be, but I'm not so sure any more.

Nancy Hardy, Mt. Orab

Letters to the Editor

New signs greet Mt. Orab visitors Dear Editor, The “Entrance Signs” to Mt. Orab, Ohio to be erected on St. Rt. 32 East and St. Rt. 32 West are becoming a reality thanks to so many caring and unselfish citizens, businesses, organizations, clubs and many in-kind donations.

Little did we, (the “Beautification Committee) realize that this dream did not begin with us, but began as far back as 1954.

Some former Mt. Orab Village council members were kicking around the idea of “Welcome Signs” but did not have St. Rt. 32 as an option. We are so proud as the “Beautification Committee” to see the “Entrance Signs” on St. Rt. 32 East and St. Rt. 32 West near completion. We are calling it a great “Christmas Gift” to all who enter Mt. Orab!

The next time you enter from either St. Rt. 32 East or West please remember to be thankful to all those who made our village a little better to live, work or play in: First State Bank, National Bank & Trust, Merchant National Bank Classic Federal Credit Union, Paul Hall and Associates, Mt. Orab Village Mayor and Staff , Mt. Orab Kroger, Steven Bernhardt,

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Mt. Orab entrance signs now on state Route 32.

Inc., The Lake Manor Restaurant, Egbert Funeral Home LLC, Megie Funeral Home, Sissel Tree Services, Corp., Hermie and Charlene Scott, John C. Van Harlingen, Betty Jo Miller, Everyday Home Care LLC, Larry Moon Mower Services, Colonial Fence and Post, Mr. Donald R. Moler (Donor & Designer of Signs), Barbara Cahall, Marcus R. Hanna, Jean and Dan Caudell, Jr., The Mt. Orab Garden Club, The Mt. Orab Lyons Club, and The Mt. Orab Women’s Club.

The notice for funding for this project was published in the Brown County Press which was the fairest way to offer everyone the opportunity to participate.

Our sincere thanks to all who were able to participate in the success of designing, funding and installing the “Entrance Signs” on St. Rt. 32 East and West. We could not have completed this beautification project without them.

As promised, a photo op and dedication will be held in early January, 2013. A

future date and time will be announced soon. Watch your paper for this announcement! Please plan to join us with your employees or associates as we celebrate this great accomplishment.

Again, our humble thanks to all for a job well done! As you drive by these signs you can take pride in knowing that “you” . . . . . . . . . . .“made it happen!”

Beverly Burkhardt, The Mt. Orab Beautification Committee

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Virtually everyone gets or gives a gift card for a holiday or a birthday. On average, eight of every ten consumers will buy a gift card for holiday giving alone. The gift card business is a billion-dollar industry.

Now there is a federal gift card law as well as an Ohio gift card law to help protect you if something goes wrong.

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law covers different gift cards in different circumstances, with some overlapping coverage. Because gift cards may sometimes be used in different states, a federal law was needed to protect consumers who purchase and receive gift cards.

Q: What do the gift card laws do?

A: Under Ohio’s law, a gift card must maintain its full value for at least two full years from the date it was issued. The Ohio law also prohibits retailers from charging service or other fees for two years from the date the card was issued.

The federal gift card law only covers store-issued gift cards and bank-issued gift cards, but it requires those cards to have full value for at least five years. It is important to remember that, when you buy a gift card at a third-party location, only the Ohio law applies. Such a third-party location, called a “card mall,” might be a kiosk within a grocery store or a drug store that offers cards from a wide variety of other sources.

Q: Do these laws apply to all gift cards?

A: No. The Ohio law does not apply to cards given as part of a customer

loyalty program, cards sold by non-profit organizations, cards given to employees by their employers or gift cards that are usable at any unaffiliated sellers of goods or services, such as Visa or MasterCard, etc., or to prepaid telephone calling cards.

The federal law only applies to store-issued and bank-issued cards and to gift cards that are freely given away as a promotion.

Q: Can I be charged a fee if I don’t use my gift card for a while?

A: If your card is covered by the Ohio law only, then you do not have to pay any fees for at least two years. If the gift card is covered by the federal law, then any fees have to be clearly disclosed on the card itself or with its packaging, and no fee can be imposed unless the card has not been used for at least a year.

Q: If I receive a card with no expiration date, will be good for only two years?

A: No. The law says that a card that does not include an expiration date is presumed to be valid forever.

Q: What if I buy or receive a card through an online source or from a retailer in another state?

Might Ohio’s law still apply?

A: If the seller delivered it to you in Ohio, then Ohio’s law likely would apply. If you bought it in another state, then that state’s gift card law likely would apply. Depending on the kind of card it is, the federal gift card law also may apply. You can read about other state gift card laws, and find a summary of the federal gift Card law at www.scripsmart.com/federal_gift_card_law#state_i mpact.

Q: What can I do if an Ohio store breaks the law and won’t honor the full value of my card?

A: You can go to small claims court and ask for compensation. You can only ask to be compensated for the original value of the card, plus court costs and attorney fees, but if the judge rules that the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act has also been violated, then you may even recover up to three times the full amount of the card plus costs and attorney fees.

You can also: 1) file a complaint with the Ohio Attorney General (www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/about-ag/file-a-

complaint.aspx); 2) file a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (www.consumerfinance/gov/complaint/); or 3) for cards issued by national banks, you can file a complaint with the Comptroller of the Currency (customer.assistance@occ.treas. gov).

Q: Is the law relating to gift cards likely to change?

A: The Gift Card Consumer Protection Act has recently been introduced in the U.S. Congress. This Act would ban gift cards with expiration dates and nonuse fees. It would also prevent companies filing for bankruptcy from selling gift cards and require them to accept and honor unredeemed cards.

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It was prepared by consumer advocate Ronald Burdge, an attorney with the Dayton firm of Burdge Law Office Co LPA. Articles appearing in this column are intended to provide broad, general information about the law. Before applying this information to a specific legal problem, readers are urged to seek advice from an attorney.

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ior Vice President. Among his responsibilities are: Revenue enhancement, Physician Services, Public Relations, Marketing, Foundation Relations and Community Outreach.

Born and raised on a dairy farm in Williamsburg, Ohio, Strathmann graduated from Morehead State University with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and an MBA degree from Xavier University. Within his 15-year hospital career he has served in a variety of roles with Mercy Health Partners, (OH) Schuyler Hospital (NY) and Lima Memorial Hospital (OH).

“I am truly excited and honored to join Southwest Regional Medical Center and look forward to building and expanding commu-

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Keith Vencel, Director of Human Resources Keith brings over 30 years of healthcare experience in Human Resources to the Medical Center and will serve as the Director of Human Resources. He previously worked for Sutter Health, major healthcare organization in California, Providence Health & Services in Alaska and several talent management consulting firms. He’s earned a Master of Science degree in Human Resource Management from Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA; Bachelor of Arts in Social Service from Cleveland State University; and a certification as a Master Human Capital Strategist from the Human Capital

Institute. Keith is an author and speaker and has earned national recognition for his work in HR and the communities he’s served. Keith is an Air Force Veteran and a retired Air Force Officer.

Danielle Richards, Chief Nurse Officer (CNO) Danielle was recently promoted to CNO and is a respected clinician with seven years experience.

She has been with Southwest Regional Medical Center since June 2005 and served as the Director of the Emergency Room and Medical Surgical unit as well as experience in case management and intensive care unit. Danielle will graduate with a Bachelor of Nursing degree from Chamberlain School of Nursing in February 2013 and plans on continuing her education by earning a Masters in Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Hospital Acute Care degree. She currently holds an RN Associate Degree and is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She is a member of the Life Ambulance Mobile Intensive Care Unit and serves as a Critical Care Registered Nurse. Danielle was recognized by the organization for the Daisy Award honoring Extraordinary Nursing Care.

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tor of Plant Operations Bill is a seasoned professional in plant operations with a strong track record of site management and 26 years of extensive experience in facilities maintenance and the construction industry. He held a similar position at The Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati for over 20 years in addition to holding a FBI and Federal Homeland Security clearance. Bill earned his Journeyman Carpenter

certificate from the Ohio Valley Carpenters Program and attended Ohio College of Applied Sciences in Cincinnati majoring in Architectural Engineering.

Celebrating its 60 years of healthcare excellence in Brown County and its surrounding region, Southwest Regional Medical Center is a fully accredited acute care hospital dedicated to life enrichment through quality health and wellness services.

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BY Faye Mahaffey Master Gardner Volunteer January is the gardener’s month for study and introspection, because who we are and what we want affects what our garden will become. While you are dreaming about warmer days, hold your own mini brainstorm for your garden.

Pull out those seed catalogs, collect inspirational photos, and jot down notes to make your dream a reality.

This month’s list of gardening tasks includes: • The Whole Garden • Collect seed and plant catalogs • Check the dates on seed packets that you already own • Read your catalogs thoroughly before ordering new seeds or plants • Read gardening books for inspiration and new approaches to your landscape • Study the bare bones of your garden and make notes on potential improvements.

• Tour your garden to look for plant damage • Plan new gardens • Place your seed orders • Beware of a January thaw!

• Apply winter mulch Trees and Shrubs • Prune dead or broken branches off trees • Prune summer and fallblooming woody vines and shrubs while they are dormant • Fertilize acid-loving shrubs, if you didn’t fertilize them in the fall Flowers and Grasses • Routinely inspect

houseplants and outdoor plants overwintered indoors for pests and diseases • Water indoor plants less frequently until they return to active growth • Pinch and turn houseplants to keep them shapely • Keep houseplants clean • Avoid excessive salt use on icy paths and driveways Fruits and Vegetables • Make a plan to rotate vegetable crops when designing next year’s garden • Prune fruit trees now that they are dormant Seed catalogs are arriving daily and the basket beside my reading chair is quickly filling up. As I browse through a catalog, I use sticky notes to mark interesting seeds and plants that I might want to order.

Turning a page down just doesn’t do the trick. I need the item circled in the catalog and a sticky note on the front cover with a list of the items that interest me.

Have you started your list of gardening resolutions for 2013? Now is the time to get serious about the projects you want to start or in many cases, finish.

Maintaining some of my completed projects is always at the top of my resolution list. Gardeners, me included, are sometimes guilty of creating more areas than we can properly maintain. Remember the new Hosta bed that I planted right by the deer path? I need to make my list of more “deer-resistant” plants and get that project back on the completed list.

My daylilies need to be di-

vided and the perennial bed needs to be rejuvenated with some new cultivars.

Don’t forget about the January 17 gardening seminar being held at the Fincastle campus of Southern State Community College.

Steve Boehme, owner of GoodSeed Nursery and Landscape, will be talking about Roses. All seminars are free and open to the public and are held in the library from 6 until 7:30 p.m.

It’s not too late to register for the Master Gardener Volunteer training classes beginning February 20 and ending on May 22. Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

The Adams County OSUE office is handling the registration for these classes and can be reached at (937) 544-2339. The cost is $150 and the deadline to register is February 11, 2013.

Have you noticed more birds eating at your feeders?

I have doubled the quantity of sunflower seeds that I scatter on the deck railing.

The peanut feeder needs to be filled every two days for the woodpeckers and blue jays. At one point yesterday I counted 10 blue jays, 10 cardinals and a variety of other hungry birds dining on the seeds, suet, peanuts and bird block. Needless to say, Miss Kitty has been watching all these birds with great interest. Have you considered creating a winter sanctuary for the birds? Next week I will share some tips on how to keep your birds happy for the winter!

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Southwest Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the hiring of four new seasoned healthcare professionals serving in a variety of roles that will target service line expansion, patient satisfacand community tion involvement.

Joan Phillips, President & CEO, stated “these healthcare leaders bring the Brown County community more than 60 years of expertise in areas required for the hospital’s continued growth. We welcome each with open arms and know they will make an immediate impact on the well being of this great region.”

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Mt. Orab Village Council will meet in regular session at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8 and the public is invited to attend.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab meets at 5:30 p.m. every Monday, including December 7 at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High Street. Further information is available by calling Velvet Frye at (937) 444-7237.

Williamsburg Garden Club will meet on Tuesday evening January 8 at 6:30 at the First Presbyterian Church, 2nd Street and Gay Street. Hostesses will be Gwen Smith, Heather FrostHauck and Izella Cadwallader.

Brian Gurley will present a program on “Rain Barrels and Rain Gardens. For more information visit www.williamsburg-gardenclub.org or “Friend” the group on facebook.

Buy-A-Brick project for the 9/11 Police, fire and EMS Memorial in Aberdeen, at a cost of $35 for a 4x8 brick with 3 lines of engraving or $75 for an 8x8 brick with 6 lines of engraving. For more information call (937) 7952212.

Eagle Township Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, December 7 in Fincastle. This meeting is open to the public.

TOPS Chapter in Sardinia meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday, including December 7 at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714.

12-Week NAMI Family-toFamily Education Program will begin on Monday, January 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Avenue in Cincinnati. Free for family members, partners and friends of individuals with chemical imbalance/brain disorder/mental illness. Registration is replease call quired, 513-528-5500 or visit www.nami-cc.org.

Aberdeen Village Council Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, December 7 and the meeting is open to the public.

TOPS Chapter in Ripley meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday including December 7 at the Ripley Church of the Nazarene, 230 North Second Street. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 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) 4443877.

Phileo Ministries Clothing Ministry at Tri-County Baptist Church, 110 Winchester Street in Sardinia will be open to the public on Tuesday, January 15, and also on Saturday, January 12 and 26 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Ripley Village Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 8 at 6:30 p.m. This meeting is open to the public.

Russellville Village Council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8.

The public is invited and encouraged to attend this meeting.

Zumba Classes will be offered

by Snap Fitness on Tuesday, January 8 at 127 North Point Drive in Mt. Orab. These classes are for members of Snap Fitness as well as nonmembers. Please call (937) 444-5230 for more information.

Byrd Township Trustees Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8 in Decatur. This is an open-to-thepublic meeting and everyone is welcome to attend.

Yoga Classes will be offered

by Snap Fitness, 127, North Point Drive, Mt. Orab at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8 at the center . Members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members are welcome. Please call (937) 444-5230 for details and new hours.

Huntington Township Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8 in Aberdeen. This meeting is open to the public.

Al-Anon Family Group Sessions will be held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Methodist Church on Church Street, off N. High Street. This group can provide support and information to families and individuals who know someone who suffers from substance abuse. For more information call Jean at (937) 444-3877.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester, meets at 10 a.m. Wednesdays at Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union, 1540 TriCounty Highway, Winchester.

Further information and holiday hours call Bobbi Wilson at (937) 446-4662.

Fayetteville Village Council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 9.

The public is invited to attend this meeting.

Wilson Sroufe VFW Post 9772 will meet at the Pike Township Building on SR 774 on Wednesday, January 9 for it’s regular meeting. The VFW is open to enrollment.

PERI Chapter 69 Meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 9 at the Ohio Veteran’s Home in Georgetown. Pension and healthcare will be discussed. All members are urged to attend this important meeting. For more information call (937) 3786879 or (937) 378-3641.

Yoga Classes will be offered by The Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9. For more information and holiday hours on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (937) 444-3446.

R-U-L-H School District Board of Education Meeting will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9. This meeting is open to the public.

Belly Dancing Classes will be offered on each Monday and Thursday 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 (513) 535-7507.

Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m.

Wednesday, January 9, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend.

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Faye C. Greer and Shanda M. Donley to Faye C. Greer and Shanda M. Donley, 1 acre of land in Green Township, filed 12-20-2012 Matthew and Brenda Rigdon to Joseph A. and Carol A. Becknell, InLot 31 and In-Lot 32 in Taylorsville, Huntington Township, filed 12-212012, $13,500 Gerney Lynn Teegarden to Gerney Lynn Teegarden, Part-Lot 2, Lot 3 in Hunt Park and Lot 4 W1/2 in Aberdeen, filed 12-21-2012 JC Jennings to Erin C. Jennings, 49.53 acres of land in Lewis Township, filed 12-20-2012 Rick and Judy Iles to Ricky J. and Judy Lou Iles, In-Lot 125 S 1/2, in Fayetteville, Perry Township, filed 12-20-2012, $30,000 Steven R. Kenney to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, .61 acres of land in Pleasant Township, filed 12-202012, $26,667 Evelyn Mae Smith to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, 4.71 acres of land in Georgetown, Pleasant Township, filed 12-202012, $68,500 Crowe and Paul Properties, LLC to Connie Durham, Part of Lots 1-23-4 in Fulton Park Addition in Georgetown, filed 12-20-2012, $9,000 Roger A. Nehus to Incorporated Village of Georgetown, In Lot 129 and In-Lot 130 in Georgetown, Pleasant Township, filed 12-21-2012 Eleanor M. Hubbard to Eleanor Hubbard, 4.33 acres of land in Ster-

ling Township, filed 12-20-2012, $50,000 David Campbell to James E. and Sandra E. Neumann, .10 acres and .36 acres of land in Union Township, filed 12-21-2012, $64,000 State of Ohio to RULH Local School District, 49.88 acres and 3.367 acres of land in Union Township, filed 12-21-2012 Kevin V. Simpson to Tracy Pappas, 1 acre of land in Washington Township, filed 12-21-2012, $15,174 Ada B. Simmons to Heather M. and Michael S. Cooper, In-Lot 25 (whole) in Kennedy Addition in Sardinia, Washington Township, filed 12-21-2012, $58,900 Danny and Joyce Lucas to James T. Ellsworth, Lot 24 in Enders Sub, in Mt. Orab, Sterling Township, filed 12-21-2012, $121,000

Marriages Amber Dawn Godbey, 35, Georgetown, homemaker to marry Denver Campbell, 27, Georgetown, machine operator filed 12-26-2012 Natasha Lynn Christman, 29, Mt. Orab, family educator to marry Anthony Lee Swafford, 31, Mt. Orab, landscaper, filed 12-26-2012

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American Legion presents colors at G’town Veterans Day service The Carey Bavis American Legion Post 180 were at the Georgetown Jr/Sr High School before Veterans Day on Friday, November 9,2012 to celebrate and remember our veterans of our United States of America. The Post 180 Color Guard presented and posted the Flags of the U.S.A. and of the American Legion Post. The Georgetown High School Band performed wonderfully under the instruction of Mr. Thomas, the band director with utmost respect for Veteran's Day ending with the playing of Taps. The commander of the American Legion Post 180 Joe Farrel spoke that day with a humble heart and uplifting spirit so that all may get proper understanding of veterans from the very old to the ones just beginning.Pictured is the Color Guard posting the Colors.

Green Township Trustees will meet in regular session on Thursday, January 10 at 7 p.m. in Greenbush. This meeting is open to the public.

Yoga Classes will be offered at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, January 10. These classes are open to both members and nonmembers. Call (937) 444-5230 for more information.

Sit and Stitch will meet 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, January 9 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) 4038481 or (513) 314-1656.

Union Township Trustees Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 10.

The public is invited to this meeting.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 Kick-boxing Classes will be offered on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on January 10 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 444-5230.

Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, January 10, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab.

Legion Hall Bingo held each Thursday (including January 10 at 5 p.m. with the kitchen opening at 5:30 p.m. Ripoffs/Instants start selling at 6 p.m., the early bird bingo is at 7:15 and regular bingo begins at 7:30 p.m. Call Ed Fryman for more information at (937) 442-4704.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 9-Week Course, Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University offered by the Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church from 6 to 7:30 p.m. begins on Sunday December 6. This course covers a nine week period of learning to use the financial resources as God instructs in His Holy Word. Led by Denny and Becky Wallace, the class is a time of learning, fun, sharing and snacks. For more information or to register, please call the church office at (937) 379-1225.

The church is located at 11693 St. Rt. 774 in Bethel.

#20121260, filed 12-20-2012, Action: foreclosures Bank of America, NA versus Dawn M. Helton, case #20121261, filed 12-20-2012, Action: foreclosures Capital One Bank (USA) NA versus Rebecca L. Evans, case #20121262, filed 12-21-2012, Action: other civil Wright Patt Credit Union, Inc. versus Eric S. Fowler, case #20121263, filed 12-21-2012, Action: other civil Bank of America, NA By Merge versus Kyle Singleton, case #20121264, filed 12-21-2012, Action: foreclosures Michael D. Strickland versus Elliott David, case #20121265, filed 12-21-2012, Action: other civil (stalking) National Collegiate Student versus John Engle, case #20121266, filed 12-26-2012, Action: other civil General Electric Credit Union versus Timothy Dooley, case #20121267, filed 12-26-2012, Action: other civil The National Bank and Trust Company versus Dennison M. Donohoo, case #20121268, filed 1226-2012, Action: foreclosures DOMESTIC CASES Connie L. Deaton, Mt. Orab versus Don Deaton, Jr., case #20121258, filed 12-20-2012, Action: domestic violence Brandi N. Theisler, Mt. Orab versus Joel R. Theisler, Mt. Orab, case #20121259, filed 12-20-2012, Action: termination of marriage

Georgetown Village Council will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 10. This is an open-to-the-public meeting.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 Free Knitting and Crocheting Classes at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in Russellville will be held 10 a.m.-noon Friday, January 11. 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, JANUARY 12 Phileo Ministries Clothing Ministry at Tri-County Baptist Church, 110 Winchester Street in Sardinia will be open to the public on Tuesday, January 15, and also on Saturday, January 12 and 26 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

UPCOMING EVENTS Annual Equipment Consignment Auction, by Lewis Auctioneering will be held at the Clermont County Fairgrounds, 1000 Locust Street in Owensville, will be held on Saturday, January 26 beginning at 10 a.m. For more information call (513) 724-3903.

2013 Dog License tags will be on sale through January 31, 2013 for only $12. All dogs three months of age or older must be licensed in Brown County. Tags purchased after this date will be $24. Kennel tags are $60. Call the Brown County Animal Shelter at (937) 378-3457 or the auditor’s office at (937) 378-6398.

2013 Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District board meeting will be held at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, January 16 at the SWCD office located at 706 S. Main Street in Georgetown. For information please call (937) 378-4424.

Brown County Diabetes Coalition will meet on Monday

January 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Georgetown Methodist Church. Different topics and discussion are offered at each meeting. For question call the Brown County Health Department at (937) 378-6892.

Brown County Sugar Helpers Group will meet at 6:30 until 8 p.m. on Monday, January 14 at the Georgetown Methodist Church. The event includes guest speakers, eductional material, diabetic recipes and more. Please come join us.

Russellville Community Action Planners (RCAPS) will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, January 21, at the Rambler Center, 203 E. Main Street in Russellville. Everyone is invite to attend. For more information call Lucille Gelter at (937) 3775224.

Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities will hold an ethics committee meeting and regular scheduled board meeting on Wednesday, January 16 at 4:30 p.m. at the center office, 9116 Hamer Road in Georgetown. The public is invited to attend.

Mt. Holly Christian Chapel in Amelia will sponsor a Christian Country Gospel Singing on Friday, January 18, February 1 and February 15 at 7 p.m., featuring great gospel music, refreshments, food and door prizes. Call Dan Cook at (513) 509-7312 or Kevin Cain at (513) 602-4654 for more information.

This event is free to the public.

8th Annual Brown County Bridal Show will be held on Sunday, January 20, 2013 from 1 to 4 p.m. The show is free to brides and their families and friends. The trade show is made up of about 24 businesses and a fashion show runs from 3 to 4 p.m. Door prizes are given away at the completion of the fashion show. For more information please call (937) 378-6830 or visit www.crtourstravel.com/bridalshow.

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

Helping Hands Please come shop with us any Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 9 a.m. until noon at 668 Camp Run Road in Georgetown.

Senior Bingo will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. each Monday at the Georgetown Nutrition Center. Please bring a $1 wrapped gift. A nutritional meal will be offered.

HIV/Hepatitis C Testing is offered free by the Brown County Health Department by appointment only. The HIV test results are available within 15 minutes.

To schedule an appointment call

(937) 378-6892.

Tuesday Community Bingo will be held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Community Building in Country Place Apartments, located across from the Country Inn in Georgetown. Please bring a $1 gift and join in the fun. This is a free event. For more information contact Joy Gelter at (937) 4834614.

Crafting Classes will be offered the second Saturday of the month at the Mt. Orab Public Library, sessions from 1 to 2 p.m., at the library, 613 South High Street in Mt. Orab. The classes are for adult patrons with the Care and Share program.

County Adams/Brown Alzheimer/s/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group will meet on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center in the second floor conference room. For more information (937) 3863590.

Adams-Brown Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program income guidelines have been increased to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Anyone wishing to obtain further information or to schedule an appointment to discuss obtaining E-HEAP services may contact the Adams Brown Community Action Program Office in Georgetown at (937) 378-6041 or 1-800-553-7393, Ext. 253 or 254. Walk-in hours are 8-11 a.m. daily at the ABCAP Office at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown, and outreach is available for the very elderly or disabled.

We Can Help Food Bank at the corner of Decatur-Eckmansville Road and State Route 125 is open 11 a.m-4 p.m. Fridays and is sponsored by private donations. Donations should be made when the Food Bank is not open, and all donations are appreciated.

Southern Hills Adult Education Department offers adults an array of computer classes throughout the school year at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown. Anyone wanting further information or wishing to register for an Adult Education class may contact Southern Hills Adult Education at (937) 378-6131, Ext. 357.

The Brown County Senior Citizens Council, located at 505 N. Main Street in Georgetown offers transportation for medical appointments, shopping area, nutrition sites and other service providers. It also offers homemaker assistance, Respite Care, Passport which offers alternatives to nursing home placement and caregiver support. To contact a representative, call (937) 378-6603 or toll free at (877) 259-8598.

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Cindy Becht, 53

Pat Crawford, 77

Becht, 53, Cindy Williamsburg, Oh., passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012.

She is survived by her husband, Roger Becht, four children, 11 grandchildren, two brothers and one sister.

Services were held Friday, January 4, 2013.

Burial was in Mt. Orab Cemetery, Green Township, Oh. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

Pat Crawford, 77, Mount Orab, Oh., passed from this life Sunday, December 23, 2012 in Adams County, Ohio.

She was born June 23 1935 in South Bend, Ind., to the late Howard, Sr. and Bethany Morse.

She is survived by her husband Walt Crawford, children Timothy A. Crawford of Mt. Orab, Gary D. (Margie) Crawford of Bethel, Amy G. Crawford of Mt. Orab, and Andrew J. (Beth) Crawford of Cincinnati, grandchildren Joseph, Kayla and Gabriel, brothers Irvin Morse of Mishawaka, Ind., and Howard Clay (Kathy) Morse JR. of Mishawaka, Ind. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. – 12 Noon, Saturday January 5, 2013 at Megie Funeral Home 104 Spice Street, Mt. Orab, OH 45154 where funeral Services will follow at 12 Noon.

The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

Lawrence Daniel Decker, 67 Lawrence Daniel Decker, 67 of Georgetown, died Monday, December 31, 2012.

He was retired from the Ford Motor Company after forty years of service and served in the Air National Guard. Mr. Decker was born March 3, 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late Ambers and Mayme (Early) Decker.

Mr. Decker is survived by his wife – Connie (Becker) Decker, whom he married January 2, 1998, one son – Michael Decker of Norwood, one daughter – Laura Decker of Norwood, two stepdaughters – Cassi Rader of Fairfield, and Anna Howell and husband Greg of Mt. Orab, one step son – Joe Rader and wife Dena of Las Vegas, Nev., six grandchildren – Devon Faulkenstien, Lorin and Garrett Rader and Nicholas, Ethan and Audree Howell, one sister – Linda Vaughan of Cincinnati, two brothers – Dave Decker of Cincinnati, and Don Decker of Iowa and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 6, 2013 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio. Visitation will be from 12 – 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Greater Cincinnati Area Intergroup Council, 3040 Madison Road, Room 202, Cincinnati, Ohio 45209.

The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

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Raymond Eugene Martin, 80, Sardinia, passed away Sunday, December 30,2012.

He is survived by his wife Mary Lou, 1 son Edward (Bonnie) Martin, 2 daughters, Brenda (Mike) King and Anna Marie Aber, 6 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren.

Services were held Thursday, January 3, 2013 at the Sardinia Church of Christ followed by burial in Sardinia Cemetery.

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

Elsie Marie Dawes, 92 Elsie Marie Dawes, 92, of Sardinia, Oh., died Thursday, December 27, 2012.

Elsie was born June 19, 1920 in Jellico, Tenn., to the late Robert and Anna Isaacs.

In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, John E. Dawes; daughter, Donna Marie Danbury; and brothers, Hobert, Harold, Floyd and Lloyd Isaacs.

She is survived by her children: Velma Jean Hiser of Sardinia, Wayne E. (Janie) Dawes of Norwood, and Shirl Lee (Terry) Porter of Winchester, son-in-law, Charles Danbury of Williamsburg, grandchildren: Ryan, Angie, Francine, Randy, Andrew, Eric, Danyelle, Jeremy and Stacy; great-grandchildren: Dalton, Dakota, Alyssa, Allison, Zack, Cameron, Brooklyn, Jayden, Hannah, Alizia, Alex and Haley; great-great grandchildren: Xander James and Isabella Jane; a brother, Willard Isaacs of Winchester, and sister, Shirley Byrne of Delaware.

Services were held on Monday December 31, 2012. Burial followed at the Mt. Orab Cemetery.

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

Shonna Jill Hall, 48 Shonna Jill Hall, 48 of Fairfield, Oh., passed away Sunday December 30, 2012.

She was born October 8, 1964 in Brown County, the daughter of Tounzel Hall and the late Dorothy Ernst.

Besides her mother, Shonna was preceded in death by, 1 brother Chuck Hall and 1 sister Pam Higgins.

She is survived by her father Tounzel Hall of Sardinia, 2 brothers; Danny Hall and wife Susan of Logan, AL, Ronnie Hall and wife Sherry of Lakeland, FL, 1 sister; Annette Gosney and husband Dallas of Logan, AL. Services were held Wednesday January 2, 2013. Burial followed at the Linwood Cemetery.

The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.

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Charles "Roy" Boler, 82, Fayetteville, Oh., passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2012.

‘Roy’ was born on March 31, 1930 in Brown County, the son of Russell and Grace Mount Boler.

He was a farmer and a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Angela Merici Parish St. Patrick Chapel.

Mr. Boler is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Alice Gauche Boler, whom he married September 14, 1957 at St. Patrick Catholic Church.

He is also survived by two sons, David Boler of Fayetteville, and Greg (Karen Jean) Boler of Fayetteville, one daughter, Karen Lynn (Richard) Burkart of Hamilton, brother, Joseph (Donna) Boler of Mt. Orab, grandchildren, Sarah, Kate, Brian and Michael; numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, January, 3rd, 2013, St. Angela Merici Parish - St. Patrick Chapel, Fayetteville, where Rev. Hank Albeitz was the celebrant and interment was in St. Patrick Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Angela Merici Parish St. Patrick Chapel The Egbert Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.

David Alan Gilkison, 57, Fairfield, Oh., died Sunday, December 30, 2012.

He was born March 5, 1955 in West Union. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Gilkison.

He is survived by his son, Aaron Gilkison and his daughter, Sara (Jeremy) Pate, both of Oxford; mother, Doris J. (Chamblin) Gilkison of West Union; seven grandchildren: Garrett Gilkison, Curtis Murphy, Riley Murphy, Olivia Pate, Rebecca Pate, Isabella Pate, and Samuel Pate; and several uncles, aunts and cousins.

He was a sales manager for M.H. Equipment Company in Fairfield for 10 years, and was a sales manager for Steam Economies Company in Springdale for 5 years.

He was a 1973 graduate of Manchester High School in Manchester and received an associate’s degree from Southern State Community College in Brown County. He was an avid golfer.

Private funeral service s were held Saturday, January 5, 2013 where Reverend Owen Applegate officiated.

The interment was at Manchester Cemetery in Manchester.

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

Effie L. Lewis, 94 Effie L. Lewis, 94 of Ripley, Oh., passed away Monday December 31, 2012.

She was born April 16, 1918 in Mason County, Ky., the daughter of the late Aris Watson and Mattie Purvis Watson.

She was a homemaker.

Besides her parents, Effie was preceded in death by 1 son Carlos Lewis, and 9 brothers and sisters.

She is survived by 3 sons; Frank Lewis of Debute, Iowa, Thomas Lewis and wife JoAnn of Russellville, Robert Lewis and wife Kathy of Ripley, 3 daughters; Mary Katherine List and husband William of Ripley, Carolyn Pope of Oklahoma City, OK, Wilma Purtell of Philadelphia, PA, 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren.

There will be no funeral services or visitation. Her body will be donated to science.

The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.

Russell Dennis Thompson, Sr. Russell Dennis Thompson, Sr., passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013.

Mr. Thompson in served the US Army in the 107th Cavalry, during WWII. He was the beloved husband for 70 years of Dorothy Black Thompson, devoted father of Denny (Melissa) Thompson, Vickie Fisher and the late Gale Smith, loving grandfather of Jill (Jim) Dejoy, Casey (Jen), Greg and Mark Fisher, Megan (Yung) Duy, Grayson and Blair Thompson, greatgrandfather of 7, brother of the late Wayne Thompson.

Services were held Monday, January 7, at 10:30 a.m. at Evans Funeral Home, Milford, visitation will be Sunday 35 p.m. also at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Mt. Orab Lions Club, 3323 Pleasant Hill Rd., Mt. Orab, OH 45154.

The Evans Funeral Home, Milford, served the family.

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Duane C. Neu, 79 Duane C. Neu, 79, Hamersville, Oh., died Sunday, December 30, 2012.

He was a retired truck driver from Cincinnati Gas and Electric, a United States Army Korean War Veteran, former mayor, police officer and clerk for the Village of Hamersville, a member of the Hamersville Bible Chapel U.C.C., a former Central Committeeman for the Republican Party and a former member of the Republican Club and Chamber of Commerce. He also did volunteer work for Hospice of Hope.

Mr. Neu was born October 20 1933 in Sardinia, Oh., the son of the late Harold W. and Edith M. (Henize) Neu. He was also preceded in death by his wife Margaret (Sexton) Neu. Mr. Neu is survived by one daughter, Tina Ballein and husband Ken of Mt. Orab, one son – Duane H. “Butch” Neu of Circleville, one grandson – Ben Ballein and wife Megan of Circleville, one brother – Donald Neu and wife Nancy of Flemingsburg, Ky., and one brother in law – Raymond Sexton and wife Virginia of Mt. Orab.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown where Rev. Bill Godby will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 4, 2013 at the funeral home. Interment will follow the funeral service in Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to: The Ohio Veterans Home 2003 Veterans Blvd. Georgetown, Ohio 45121 or The Hamersville Bible Chapel U.C.C. Hamersville, Ohio 45130.

The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

The Brown County Health Department and St. Elizabeth has teamed up to provide no cost mammograms to anyone 35-40 for Baseline Screening or over 40 for annual screening.

You may get your no cost mammogram on Friday, January 25 from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the health department.

Private insurance will be billed and all co-payments and other out of pocket expenses will be paid for thanks to a generous grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

To schedule an appointment call (937) 378-6892 or toll free (866) 867-6892.

The health department is located at 826 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown.

Its not too late to get your flu shot Brown County Health Department says its not too late to get your flu shot.

Influenza, more commonly referred to as ‘the flu’, is a highly contagious viral infection of the nose, throat and lungs and occurs most often in the late fall, winter and early spring.

Flu shots are still available at the Brown County Health Department every Tuesday from 8 a.m. - 12 noon or 1 - 4 p.m. without an appointment. Flu shots are offered other days than Tuesday, but by appointment only by calling (937) 378-6892. Flu shots are $20.00 each, Medicare Part B and Medicaid are accepted.

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THE RIGHT TIME Christmas is now past and it still amazes me to think how God controls and how precise He is about His timing. It tells us in Luke 2 that Mary and Joseph traveled from the region of Galilee to Bethlehem to pay their taxes. That is approximately 80 miles and Mary was due to give birth at any time! It was a mandatory trip decreed by the government. But what we must remember is that God has ordained government and that that decree went out at the precise time for Mary to arrive in Bethlehem on the day she gave birth to Jesus. God is in control of all the governments of the world all the time. This decree forced Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem which was the city prophesied for the birth of the Messiah. Otherwise the natural thing would be to have the child at home. However, the promise was that He would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2): “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.”

Verse 7 of Luke 2 tells us: “And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” (By the way, that manger was in a very large cave which can still be viewed today.) But getting back, we find the first prophecy of the birth of Jesus in Genesis 3:15: “And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.”

That prophecy was fulfilled on the cross. In Galatians 4:4 it tells us: “But when the fulness of time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law”. He was made of the woman! There was no sex involved in this conception! Luke 1:31;35 states: “And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus... And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee; therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.” Notice

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the word “power” in the phrase: and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee! The word “conceive” in verse 31 is used in the same context as it is used in Acts 5:4: “...why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart?” There was certainly no sex involved there! The first definition of the word conceive in the Webster’s dictionary is: to form (a notion, opinion, purpose, etc.): such as He conceived the project. Christ was formed in the womb of Mary by God! It was a miracle.

Just as God made Adam from the dust of the earth and Eve from the rib of Adam, He made Jesus from the body of a virgin woman named Mary. He was made to fulfill all of the law for you and for me. Isaiah 53:6: “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.” He became our sacrifice for sin. I John 1:7 tells us that it is His blood which cleanseth us from all sin.

Just believe in His death, burial, and resurrection, repent of your sins, and call upon His name for forgiveness. Salvation is that simple and it is what Christmas is all about! If you are not saved now is the time to receive Christ as your Saviour and begin a new year as a new creature in Christ!

Listen, even though a government decreed Dec. 25 as the day to celebrate the birth of Christ, it was God who controlled that decision just as He controlled the place of Christ’s birth. The time was told us in Luke 1. We know the month of Christ’s birth because of the month of the service of Zacharias, of the course of Abia. It was October. He was the father of John the Baptist.

Just do the math according to Luke 1 starting with verse 23 and may you have a happy and prosperous New Year!

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Alumni invited to join Ripley Eastern Brown FFA group Masons

On Saturday December 15, 2012 the Eastern Brown FFA alumni had their first meeting. During this meeting the goals of the alumni were presented that coincided with the chapter’s ideas and their current events. The purpose of this group is to help the Eastern Brown FFA chapter with its annual consignment auction being held on January 19, 2013, the start up of a summer tractor pull, and other activities. We also want to support the chapter by offering scholarships to current members and funds for necessary projects that may arise throughout the year.

During this meeting the members present elected officers and they are as follows; President, Beth Kress, Vice President, Bill Row-

land, Secretary, Ann Simpson, Treasurer, Jo Gray, Reporter, Laramie Wells, Tractor Pull Committee chairs, Derek Clifton and Mark Durbin, and Consignment Auction Committee, will be planned as a group; with Trevor Corboy overseeing the organization process.

We would like to thank everyone who came and if you would like to take a part in supporting the Eastern Brown FFA with the alumni feel free to join us at our next meeting on January 5, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the Agricultural Education room in the high school. For updates on the FFA alumni like our page on facebook, Eastern Brown FFA Alumni. You can also contact Beth Kress at kresssimpson@hotmail.com for more information.

Huntington Hotshots 4-H begin new year Huntington Hotshots 4-H Club and Cloverbuds will have their first meeting of the new year on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at the Aberdeen Methodist Church basement.

Regular meetings will be held the second Tuesday of the month starting in February. Eligibility for 4-H membership for Cloverbuds begins when a child has reached age 5 and is enrolled in Kindergarten as of the current year. Membership to the 4-H club program begins when a child is

at least age 8 and enrolled in 3rd grade as of January 1 of the current year. 4-H membership ends December 31 of the year in which an individual attains the age of 19.

Come to the first meeting for more information. There are so many projects to take.

We have activities, meetings, and community service projects. Deadline for enrollment is April 1.

For more information call Katie Doyle Co Head Advisor at (937) 549-4197 or (937) 217-2664 or Lynn Kragler Co Head Advisor at (937) 549-2941.

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Southern Hills Career & Technical Center will host a Financial Aid Workshop for area seniors and their parents on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.

Mrs. Janeen Deatley, Financial Aid Director at Southern State Community College will be the presenter.

Any senior planning to attend college next fall must file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The on-line application is used to determine the award amount for federal grants and loans, as

well as scholarships by individual colleges. Students and parents need to go to the website, www.fafsa.gov to obtain a pin number to start the process.

College Goal Sunday is February 10. Area colleges host this event to assist families with the actual filing of the FAFSA. In the local area, Clermont College and Southern State Community College are hosting the event. Tax information for 2012 is needed to complete the FAFSA.

Mt. Nebo UMC offers Dave Ramsey’s FPU Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church is offering Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University (FPU) beginning on January 6, 2013 from 6 -7:30 p.m.

The church is located at 11693 St. Rt. 774 Bethel.

The course covers a nine week period of learning to use our financial resources as God instructs in His Holy Word.

Led by Denny and Becky Wallace, the class is a time of learning, fun, sharing and snacks.

For more information or to register please call the church office at (937) 3791225.

If you would like to come the first night free please call and let us know you will be there so we will have enough material for everyone.

to meet Union #71 Masonic Lodge of Ripley will be holding the 1st Stated Meeting of the new year on Monday January 7, 2013.

Meetings will now be held in the speed format to facilitate quicker meeting times.

Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will be at 7 p.m.

Couple celebrates 50th anniversary Donald and Jeanne Thomas of Russellville will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Donald and Jeanne were married January 12, 1963 at the Congregational Christian Church in Russellville by Rev. Robert Fisher. The couple have two children, a son Arthur Thomas and wife Tricia, and a daughter, Amy Stout and husband Craig. They have two grandchildren, Brett and Bryce Stout, and two step-grandchildren, Elijah and Josiah Hays. Friends and family are invited by their children and grandchildren to join Donald and Jeanne and the family at an Open House at the Russellville Church of Christ on Saturday, January 12 from 2-4 p.m. No gifts, just the presence of friends and family. Cards may also be sent to P.O. Box 83 Russellville, Oh 45168. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Donald and Jeanne on their 50th wedding anniversary.

Weight loss winner announced Sue and Jim Wylie of Ideal Nutrition, Mount Orab, announce the most recent winner of their just completed fall Weight Loss Challenge. Joe Carroll, who lost over 5% of his body weight in the Challenge. Over $200 Cash was distributed to each of the 4 place winners. Mount Orab participants continue to improve their health while losing weight, and have now lost over 7,000 lbs. Come join our next Weight Loss Challenge, starting Thursday, January 10,2013.

Contact Sue at (937) 4446161 for additional details.

Open Arms to meet Open Arms*****Always will be meeting on Saturday, January 5, at 2 p.m. at the Mount Orab La Rosa's. Setting up the agenda for 2013 is the main priority i.e., guest speakers, in-house training, tours, maintaining existing projects, and planning for the Veteran's Appreciation Dinner coming up in April.

Also, nominations for new officers will be accepted in preparation for the election in February.

BCBDD to meet The Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities will hold an ethics committee meeting, and regular scheduled board meeting on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities Center, 9116 Hamer Road, Georgetown.

The public is invited to attend.

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Winner of holiday piñata announced The WBHS Spanish Club announced the winner of its annual holiday piñata at the Senior/Faculty basketball game last Friday (Dec 21). The lucky winner was Oshay Bennett seen here surrounded by the club members who designed, constructed, and decorated the piñata, as well as those who sold the individual pieces of candy (1,000 +) with which a raffle ticket was given with each purchase. “Felicitaciones!” to Oshay (Congratulations!) From left to right: Jessica “Alejandrina” Vaught, Jacob “Santiago” Rutherford, Tiffany “Torpe” Carver, Natashia “Estela” Imwalle, Hannah “Sofía” Wiesenhahn, OSHAY BENNETT (OUR RECIPIENT), Gunnar “Jesús” Wallace, Annie “Esperanza” Craycraft, Dominque “Elena” Hunter, Sarah “Alicia” Swartz, Ryan “Primiero” Chaney, and Keirstine “Isabel” Mickles.

Medical office classes offered Are you looking for a career in the medical office field? Look no further! The Adult Education Department at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center offers several courses in the medical office field. Take a class to develop the skills necessary to enter this growing field in the healthcare industry.

Southern Hills Adult Education department is offering a Medical Terminology class that begins January 28, 2013. To assist students in gaining an understanding of medical terminology, students will learn the component parts of medical terms--roots, prefixes and suffixes. Medical terms related to each bodily system,

diseases and abnormal conditions of each system will be discussed. Abbreviations, laboratory tests and procedures will also be covered within this course. The Medical Terminology class is held on Monday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m.

Medical Coding I is the first of four modules covering basic information related to coding in the medical field. Coding I will cover the ICD9 Diagnostic and Procedure Coding guidelines with a comprehensive approach to medical diagnosis coding. Either a course in medical terminology or familiarity with medical terminology is recommended before enrolling in Medical Coding I.

The first module begins January 9, 2013, and will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m.

Medical Coding II is the second module in the coding course and is scheduled to start on January 8, 2013.

It will meet Tuesday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m.

Medical Office modules are each held for ten weeks.

All classes will be held at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, 9193 Hamer Road in Georgetown. For cost information or registration, please contact Southern Hills Adult Education Department at (937) 378-6131 Ext. 357.

We accept Visa and MasterCard. Remember: Education is not just for kids!

‘Dead Serious ... About Life’ coming to Mt. Orab in January "Dead Serious...About Life" will be coming to Mt Orab.

On Saturday and Sunday, January 26 and 27, a musical drama performance of "Dead Serious...About Life" will be presented at Western Brown High School in Mt Orab. The performance on Saturday begins at 6 p.m. and the Sunday performance begins at 3 p.m. The musical will be performed by a group called Mishpachah, Inc., which is based out of Mason, Ohio.

Here is a link to a short trailer and short commer-

cial about the production: http://mishinc.com/apps/videos/?sho w_id=17 The parents are gone and the party’s on, but before this night is over this group of teenagers’ lives will change forever. Come see this show and you will be changed too!

This hard hitting live music and drama presentation is called “Dead Serious...About Life”.

Tickets are $9 at the door or $8 in advance. To get tickets in advance, call: 800/459-7268 or go to our website at: www.mish-

inc.com “Dead Serious About Life” is about teenagers, their good times, and their problems - sex, drugs, alcohol, abuse, eating disorders, pregnancy, abortion, family issues, religion and suicide. But it is also about love, hope and a “better way”. You’ll laugh and you’ll cry as you experience the passion of this powerful present-day story.

Check it out on www.mish-inc.com or call 1-800-459-7268 or locally you can call Patty Gosche at (937) 371-8817 or Bob Cockrell (937) 213-1058.

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Sherman and Dorothy Young celebrated their 75th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends at Ohio Valley Manor, (OVM) on December 16, 2012. Sherman and Dorothy have lived in Brown County their entire lives. They were married when Sherman was 19 and Dorothy was 22. Since, they have had six children: Lonnie Young, Judy Campbell, Nancy Hooker, Keith Young, Shirley Edmisten, Janet Pickerill and several grandchildren. They credit their long marriage to getting along really well and living in the country and farming. Sherman commented that they always spent a lot of time together and still hold hands most of the time. Sherman & Dorothy Young celebrated their 75th Wedding Celebration at Ohio Valley Manor, Ripley. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Young on their 75th wedding anniversary.

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DRINKING WATER NOTICE Village of Aberdeen Significant Deficiency / Treatment Technique Violation The Ohio EPA has identified, through the sanitary site visit on October 3, 2012, significant deficiencies associated with the water treatment system. The Village failed to have Well #1 inspected and repaired during the required timeframe. The Village did not provide an adequate explanation as to why the well could not be inspected or repaired during the required timeframe, nor did they provide sufficient detail for an alternate supply that would provide an adequate and reliable backup approvable source.

What should I do? ✓ You do not need to boil your water or take other corrective actions regarding this violation.

What does this mean?

This situation does not require that you take immediate action. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately.

Adequate qantities of safe drinking water are necessary for maintaining public health programs.

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We are investigating and taking the necessary steps to correct the problem as soon as possible.

For more information, please contact Keith O’Dell at 937-7952212 or P.O. Box 509 Aberdeen, Ohio 45101.

General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1 (800) 426-4791.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example people in apartments, nursing homes, schools and businesses).

You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distibuting copies by hand or mail.

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DAVID DUGAN past couple of years, I thought some of these tips were worth mentioning. It is food for thought if nothing else.

The 10 tips start out first with: Wean based on pasture quality and quantity this covers things like creep feeding, cows nutritional needs if she is lactating vs. dry, extending pasture that may remain, and first calf heifers.

Tip 2 is Preg–check cows and heifers – ideally this should be common practice but it is not. Handling facilities make this either fairly easy or a nightmare. If you are thinking nightmare, you probably do not are not doing this every year.

Time may be a factor, too.

However, if you are short on hay and/or pasture and already thinking you may need to buy expensive hay, why are you keeping cows that are not going to produce a calf? Tip 3 is Assess body condition and group cows/heifers for fall/winter feeding – you can do this one in the field, but it works out really well if you do it the same time you are doing tip 2. By grouping cows, you can utilize your feed dollars better. Tip 4 is Deworm and vaccinate – Why

would you want to vaccinate an open cow that you are going to cull? Same trip through the chute, deworm and vaccinate the keepers. Tip 5 is Have feed analyzed – this is important for your own feed so you know what nutrients you are providing, but even more when buying hay. The size of the bales, how they are stored, inside or out, string or net, and so on are all factors, but the available nutrients should be a major factor, too. The cost of a forage analysis is less than the cost of a “cheap” round bale. Tip 6 is Develop feeding plan/programs – Basically avoid over feeding and under feeding. Tip 7 is Evaluate feed inventory – the earlier you do this, the better plans and management decisions you will make. Tip 8 is Adjust feeding rates for cold weather – the energy needs are affected by the weather, the better you understand this, the better job you can do for the betterment of the cows. Tip 9 is Check waterers and feeding areas – water is the most important nutrient.

Tip 10 is Reduce feed wastage – Feed is too expensive to waste it. Feeding hay on the ground is very wasteful, even conventional hay rings allow for too much of your valuable hay to become bedding around the rings.

This year may be the time to look at some of the more expensive hay feeders that

claim to save hay, and several university studies back that up. The cost of the feeder may pay for itself this year with hay prices going up. Most of these feeders will last for several years and even have warranties that cover various years, depending on the kind you buy. Check out several styles and check out the results of the university studies.

Dates to Remember Small Farm College The program starts in January with two locations to choose from. The Wednesday night program will be held in Pickaway Co. at the Circleville Fire Department and the Thursday night program will be in the Clermont Co. Extension Office in Owensville.

Classes begin on January 9 and 10. Details about the class were in my article the last week of October/first week of November. Registration is available at http://adams.osu.edu or insert Brown or Highland.

SOACDF Scholarship Educational Excellence Competitive Grant application period is January 1, 2013 through January 31, 2013. Contact the Southern Ohio Agriculture and Community Development Foundation for more details at (937) 393-2700 or http://soacdf.net The Corn College Wednesday, January 16, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Clinton County Extension Office Community room, 111 S. Nelson

Ave., Wilmington, Ohio.

Cost is $50.00. For more information about the Corn College, contact OSU-Extension Clinton County Educator Tony Nye at (937) 382-0901 or email nye.1@osu.edu.

Private Applicator Recert - Pesticide re-certification will be offered at Southern State Community College’s South Campus in Fincastle on Monday February 4 at 5:30 p.m., on Wednesday February 13 at noon, and again on Monday February 25 at noon.

All three programs will offer a light meal and materials. The class will cost $35. Pre-registration is required. Space is absolutely limited this year. Contact Cindy at the Brown County Extension Office at (937) 378-6716. These classes will fill-up and be closed when full.

Pesticide License Testing - Private and commercial testing for applicator license will be offered on February 11, March 11 and April 8 at the Old Y Restaurant. You are required to pre-register by calling the Ohio Department of Agriculture at 800282-1955 or online at http://pested.osu.edu.

Space is limited so register soon. Study materials are also available at the same address or phone number.

Ohio River Valley Agronomy Day - Mason Co. Extension Office in Maysville, KY on February 6 at 9:00 a.m. Call to register at (606) 564-6808.

Annual Tobacco Grower Meeting - North Adams HS in Seaman on Wednesday, February 6 in the evening. Details about registration for this free program will be available soon.

Master Gardener Class - Class begins to train volunteers on February 20 at the Brown Co. Extension Office. Contact the Adams Co. Extension Office to register at (937) 544-2339 or my cell at (937) 5152314. The cost is $150 for the 13 week class that will be from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Small Farm Conference - Wilmington College on March 8 and 9, 2013. Go to http://adams.osu.edu, http://brown.osu.edu or http://highland.osu.edu for the printable flyer or call for details.

Farm and Family Night Maysville Community and Technical College on Tuesday, March 12.

PERI #69 to meet PERI Chapter 69 will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the Ohio Veteran's Home in Georgetown. Pension and healthcare will be discussed. All members are urged to attend this important meeting. For more incall (937) formation 378-6879 or (937) 3783641.

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A good friend of mine use to quote someone, I think it was Jeff Foxworthy talking about rednecks, with the phrase “you can’t talk about them unless you are one and I are one”.

With that, farmers often hold on to things that they have always done, that their dad did and grandfather before that. In many cases that worked well then and may still work today, but we can always learn more.

Over the years I have followed that same trend of doing things that dad does, that he learned from his dad and so on, but I have also read lots of information in the position of being an OSU Extension Agent and now Educator.

In addition to reading, I also hear other educators and state specialists teaching on different subjects. Even though the things that we have always done may still work, there is always room to learn something new. It may seem minor, but sometimes just a little thing here and an idea there may make the difference in that next challenge we face on the farm. In this case, the next calving season.

This past week I read an article that appeared in the Beef Blog on Thursday, December 27. You can read the entire article by going to the BeefBlog.com or I can send it to you by email. It is fairly lengthy and too long for the newspaper today. The title is 10 Cow-Calf Winter Preparation Tips. It is actually on the Bovine Veterinarian online website.

With the hay and pasture situation some producers have discussed with me following the drought of 2012, coupled with the fact that some hay ground has had either corn or soybeans growing on it the

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possible changes if the levy didn’t pass.

Hardin said that he has requested that the legal department of the Ohio Department of Education investigate the issue, and that the department is communicating with Western Brown through the law firm employed by the school district.

Hardin said that meeting minutes and other documentation has been requested.

He said that even if the district is found to have complied with the law, the situation is still a bad one.

“Even though they may have met all the legal requirements in this, they have done a lousy job in communicating with the public and that’s unacceptable. There’s a difference between what’s legal and what’s right.”

State Senator Joe Uecker is also critical of the changes.

“It’s disappointing that the school district has taken this action in this manner”, Uecker said.

He added that examining how transportation reimbursement is calculated at the state level may be

something the legislature should examine.

“We need to help these districts if we can. Safe and reliable transportation is central to getting a proper education”, Uecker said.

Pete Japikse is the Senior Transportation Consultant for the Ohio School Boards Association.

He performed similar duties for the Ohio Department of Education before retiring.

Japikse said that what Western Brown is doing is unpleasant and inconvenient for parents dealing with the changes, but fully in compliance with state law.

“Ohio Law says that the school must provide transportation for K-8 students who live further than two miles from the school and five miles for high school students. That’s been the law since 1966”, Japikse said.

He added that the changes implemented by Western Brown are nothing new. “Districts across the state are doing the same thing to cut costs.

Within two miles, the burden of transportation to

and from school falls on the parents of the child.”

Japikse said that any transportation beyond taking an eligible rider to and from their legal residence is referred to as “permissive transportation” to an “address of convenience”.

He said that if a district allows such transportation for anyone, it must offer it to everyone.

Therefore, he said, districts must enforce the policy uniformly as a matter of fairness and compliance with state law.

Japikse also said that parents must be the ones to assess whether it is safe for their children to walk to school.

Regarding student safety, a transportation paper that is still published on the Ohio Department of Education website reads in part; “The transportation eligibility distance from school is not the same thing as saying that it is safe to walk that distance.

Parents must make that assessment for their own students.”

Burrows said that the district is doing everything it can to help parents affected by the changes, in-

cluding offering child care before and after school at Mt. Orab and Hamersville elementary schools.

“We are doing everything we can to help working parents”, Burrows said.

Child care is available at Mt. Orab Elementary School from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on days school is in session. The cost is five dollars per child per day.

There are currently 18 students enrolled in the program.

At Hamersville, the hours are 7:10 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Burrows said 16 children are currently enrolled in that program.

“We would like to have at least twenty kids in each program so we can break even on the cost”, Burrows said.

“We’re not trying to make any money here, we just need to be able to pay the staff members.”

Burrows said that anyone interested in enrolling their children in either of the day care programs can call the school for details.

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us enjoy what is going on right now. We really had minimal choices on this one, none of them were good; but we continue to try to make decisions that are best for our kids as a whole.”

Jeff Hardin is a member of the Ohio State Board of Education.

He is questioning whether Western Brown gave proper notice of the pending transportation changes as required by the state.

Code Ohio Revised 3317.0212 states that “not later than the fifteenth day of October each year, each city, local, and exempted village school district shall report to the department of education its qualifying ridership, nontraditional ridership, number of qualifying riders per assigned bus, and any other information requested by the department. Subsequent adjustments to the reported numbers shall be made only in accordance with rules adopted by the department.”

Hardin is questioning whether Western Brown complied with this provision by announcing the

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Thirty-two students join 945 before them as graduates of the Associate Degree Nursing program at Southern State Community College during a Dec. 14 pinning ceremony celebrating (front, l-r) Mike Locke, Rosalee Morris, Danielle Snavely, Shaina McCarty, Amanda Austin, Ruby Legg, Samantha Baldwin, Mandy Waters, Angel Wu, Marcosa Otey, Lisa Fox, Kristin Andrews, Art Thomas; (center, l-r) Brandi Culp, Anne Kovach, April Tucker, Alicia Shaffer, Leslie Molen, Liz Terrell, Crystal Mounts, Angie Roush; (back, l-r) Andrew Martin, Don See, Crystal Wait, Michelle Ludwick, Ragene Kitchen, Heath Tira, Paula Hurlburt, Karen Hill, Donita Dunn and Brian Cadwallader. Absent from the photo was Brandi Polley.

SSCC’s Associate Degree Nursing program graduates 32 Thirty-two graduates of Southern State Community College’s Associate Degree Nursing program were recognized Dec. 14 during a pinning ceremony at the college’s Central Campus in Hillsboro.

Graduate Mandy Waters opened the evening ceremony with a recitation of the nurse’s prayer, followed by the welcome and introductions by graduate Amanda Austin.

“Not only are we proud of you, we’re indeed grateful for your career choice,” said Dr. Kevin Boys, SSCC President, who welcomed the guests and congratulated the students on their accomplishments in the nursing program. “Our last ADN class of graduates all passed their state licensure test on their first try. That’s a tough act to follow, but I see competitiveness in all of you! Plus you’ve been taught, mentored and sup-

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Cummins said she thinks the school district is trying to use the bussing changes send a message to parents who voted against the levy.

“They are playing politics with my son and I don’t appreciate it”, Cummins said.

Western Brown Superintendent Christopher Burrows said that is absolutely not the case.

“We are not trying to punish anyone or send any messages with these changes. We are simply trying to manage the resources we have available to maintain the quality of education we provide our students.”, Burrows said.

The school board released a joint statement via e-mail to The Brown County Press expressing support for Burrows and the changes.

“In light of the current fiscal situation, we, as a board and as individuals, support the transportation plan implemented by The Superintendent of Western Brown Schools. None of

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Dr. Julianne Krebs, director of Southern State’s nursing program, introduced the college’s nursing faculty and staff, and joined in honoring retiring instructor Teresa Grooms who has served the college for 30 years.

“Thank you for sharing your hard-earned time with me,” Grooms said to the graduating class. “And always consider nursing a privilege. As an educator, I was lucky because every day I got to talk about something I loved.”

Graduates Art Thomas and Paula Hurlburt served as the evening’s guest speakers. During the pinning of graduates, friends and family members of nursing students were welcome to join their loved one on stage and pin the graduate with the Associate Degree Nursing graduate

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Graduate Angie Roush led the lighting of the candle while the ADN graduates recited the Florence Nightingale Pledge. Closing remarks were delivered by graduate Samantha Baldwin.

The December 2012 graduating class includes, from Adams County, Amanda Austin+ of Peebles and Brandi Polley of Winchester; from Brown County, Samantha Dawn Baldwin+ of Mt. Orab, Karen Lynn Hill+ of Mt. Orab, Ragene Kitchen+# of Winchester, Crystal G. Mounts+* of Mt. Orab and Arthur R. Thomas+# of Russellville; from Clinton County, Kristin Renee Andrews+ of Wilmington, Donita Dawn Dunn+* of New Vienna, Michael W. Locke+ of Clarksville, Michelle Lynn Ludwick+# of Sabina, Andrew Pearce Martin of Wilmington, Angela K. Roush* of Wilmington, Danielle Louise Snavely+# of Martinsville and April Tucker+ of Wilmington; from Fayette County, Brandi Culp of Washington C.H., Anne Marie Kovach of New Holland, Rosalee Morris of Washington C.H., Heath Thomas Tira+ of Washington C.H. and Amanda D. Waters of Washington C.H.; from Highland County, Brian Cadwallader+*# of Hillsboro, Lisa Fox of Hillsboro, Paula Kelley Hurlburt+* of Hillsboro, Shaina D. McCarty

of Lynchburg, Leslie Anne Molen of Hillsboro, Marcosa Oliveros Otey of Leesburg, Don A. See+# of Hillsboro, Alicia J. Shaffer of Hillsboro, Elizabeth V. Terrell of Hillsboro, Crystal Dawn Wait+# of Lees-

burg and Meng Ting “Angel” Wu+ of Hillsboro; and from Ross County, Ruby Lyn M. Legg+ of Chillicothe (+ denotes college honors, * denotes LPN to RN students, and # denotes Phi Theta Kappa

honor society members).

For more information about Southern State’s health sciences programs, please call 1-800-6287722, email info@sscc.edu or visit www.sscc.edu.

Resist hibernation – visit the library in January There is plenty to do at your local library during the chilly days of January.

Meet members of the East Fork Wood Carvers as they demonstrate their craft and participate in simple hands on instruction (materials provided) for ages 10 to adult, on Thursday, January 10th from 5:00-6:00PM. The Third Wednesday Adult Book Club will be discussing the tale of how inhabitants of a small island off the coast of Great Britain survived the German occupation in World War II. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer is told entirely through letters. Get your copy of the book at the Circulation Desk and join the discussion on Wednesday, January 16 at 1:00PM at the Mary P. Shelton Library in Georgetown.

Join us at the Family Movie Matinee on Saturday, January 26 at 1:00PM. We will be viewing the antics of a toe-tapping little penguin and munching on freshly-made popcorn and light beverages. This is an activity for all ages and will include a related happy

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Congratulations to Mike Flint of Georgetown, winner of Georgetown Library's Once Upon A Time Gift Basket. The basket was awarded after the Library's craft event during the Georgetown Christmas Association's Old Fashioned Christmas on December 1, 2012.

little penguin craft and door prizes. Family Movie events are funded by a local grant. Call the Mary P. Shelton Library at 937-

378-3197 or visit our website at www.browncountypubliclibrary.org for more information.

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G’town youth serve Thanksgiving dinner Georgetown FFA along with Georgetown FCCLA served Thanksgiving dinner to the less fortunate on Thanksgiving day. Members of Georgetown FFA and Georgetown FCCLA went to the Georgetown Methodist Church bright and early Thanksgiving morning and helped prepare a Thanksgiving meal. Afer hours of preparation the members took part in serving the dinner and wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to those who stopped in to celebrate the holiday.. Members who participated include in order Ashley McKinny, Pagie Luck, Jenifer Wardlow, Alicia Gifford, Clinton Church, Travis Clements, Sarah Houston, Caty Fussnecker, and a special Thank you to Ripley FFA member Stephanie Taylor for helping.

Program promotes sale of local produce The Catholic Rural Life Conference and the OK River Valley Chapter of OEFFA (Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Ass'n) will sponsor their Sixth Annual Buy Local Foods Seminar on Sunday, January 20, 2013. Dr. Tom Snyder from OSU South Centers will give the keynote speech about using food hubs to aggregate local produce and promote its sale. In addition, there will be other workshops and discussions of interest to consumers and producers. Topics: Food Hubs, Float Bed Seed Starting, Raising Rabbits, "Buy Brown First," Community Garden Planning, Goat Dairying and Agriculture and the Environment. The seminar will be held at St. George Parish Hall, 509 East State Street (State Route 125) Georgetown, from 1:45 to 5 p.m. For more information, call Julie Kline (937) 392-1543 or Pat Hornschemeier (937) 3784769 (day); (937) 378-4560 evening. No charge. Everyone welcome.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 nate much money, and those are the ones who show up to help.

Lawrence said that Representative Danny Bubp was one of the many recipients of the boxes during his year-long deployment to Iraq in 2007-2008.

Bubp said receiving one of those boxes from Troop Box Ministry was what he considered a blessing.

“It was really something,” Bubp said, “It was the little things you received that meant so much to all of us. Things like lip balm seems so simple, but when you’re in the sun every day, it’s amazing just how important that lip balm and chap stick could be. It took your mind off your situation for just a few minutes as you dug around in the box, looking at what you had been sent.”

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Bubp continued, “I just can’t say enough good things about Troop Box Ministry. What they do every month makes a difference to those men and women.”

Lawrence said the ministry receives donations from many sources now including businesses like CVS and Wendy’s.

“A lot of local people in Mt. Orab donate on a regular basis,” she said.

“Churches in Brown County have also been very supportive of our efforts. The veterans currently living in the Veterans Home in Georgetown take up collections and donate all the time.”

Lawrence said she and her family would be unable to do all that has to be done by themselves. All the volunteers make it happen.

“We also send out about 200 newsletters every

month keeping everyone up to date on the contributions and donations that have been made to the ministry,” Lawrence said.

“As long as we have troops in harms way, we will continue to send them things from home. It’s something we can do. It’s something everyone can be a part of.

Those serving in the military from the Brown County area include: • SSgt. Curtis Abbott • CPT Angela Bailey • Lt. G. Delgado • SSgt. Ramos Gabriel • Jacob Kegley • Sgt. Wm. Jones • Kyle J. Lee • Carl Leonard • Seth T. Maggard • SPC Zachary Rickett • Baylie Robbins • Ian Joseph Smith • SPC. Christopher Wilson • David Johnston • Shellie Johnston

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Recycling at home to get easier soon CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 During the yellow weeks, pickups will be as follows: • Tuesday – Hamersville, Higginsport and Russellville • Wednesday – Fayetteville, St. Martin and Sardinia • Thursday – Ripley and Aberdeen • Friday – County office paper “We are very excited about this new system,” Perin said, “It’s going to be easy for residents to recycle and it will really cut down on what’s hauled off to the landfill.”

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There is a line in the county budget that appropriates $750,000 specifically for health insurance costs, but Woodruff said the actual costs are much higher when you factor in deductibles paid by county employees and other costs.

“We have been told that our total health insurance costs could be over three million dollars a year if we stay on the path we’re on”, Woodruff said.

Woodruff added that the commissioners would be exploring options to lower healthcare costs, but would not do it without participation from county employees.

“Since we take part of their money to help fund (health insurance costs), they ought to be part of the listening audience to hear what we may be facing in the near future”, Woodruff said.

Another issue faced by the new county commission is a 29 acre parcel of land in Mt. Orab that is owned by the county.

“We’re paying over sixty dollars a day in interest for that land and not getting any benefit out of it”, Woodruff said.

Applegate added that the commission would be exploring options for the property with the idea of getting the most benefit for county residents.

He added that he and the other commissioners welcomed input from county residents.

“Everyone is welcome to contact us with any questions or concerns”, Applegate said. commissioners The will hold their first organizational meeting on Jan. 14, where they will elect a commission president as well as address other “housekeeping” issues.

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Strong finish propels Warriors to third straight BC Holiday Tournament title

BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press For as well as the Eastern boys basketball team had played for much of the night in the Brown County Holiday Tournament championship game last Saturday night, it looked as if a scrappy Georgetown team might just overcome the two time defending tournament champions with a late rally.

On the heels of seven straight points from Jake Cropper, the G-Men had overcome a 14 point first half deficit to tie the game with a little less than six minutes left.

Pushed back against the wall, the Warriors responded.

Eastern scored the next seven points to recapture a lead they would never relinquish as they beat the GMen 56-49 to capture their third straight Holiday Tournament title in front of an energetic home crowd at Eastern High School.

“It’s a game of runs,” Eastern coach Rob Beucler said after the win late Saturday night. “And that’s what I tell the kids, whoever plays the most consistent (wins).”

The Warriors came out strong in the first half late last Saturday night.

Buoyed by strong performances from Chase Lawson and Nathan Scott, each scored 12 points in the first half, the Warriors opened up a double digit lead that was as big as 14, 26-12 after a Marcus Day bucket, before settling at 11 by halftime.

Those opening two quarters played a big part in the G-Men suffering their first loss in the mind of Georgetown assistant coach Cory Kidwell, who’s filling in for head coach Jerry Underwood as he tends to family issue out of state.

“We played two soft quarters coming out. We knew going in you can’t

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The 2012 Brown County Holiday Tournament champion Eastern Warriors.

play soft against Eastern,” Kidwell said. “They play tough. Physicality and their strength is something they always have year in and year out. We knew that going in. We dug ourselves a hole early and (it) ultimately cost us in the end.”

The G-Men came out of halftime playing better basketball but, initially, they didn’t make much headway cutting into the Warriors lead.

Finally, with 1:33 left in the third quarter, they started to turn things around.

A Bruce-Derrick Williams tip in and a Nathan Lewis free throw helped the G-Men cut the Eastern lead to seven, 4235, as the final quarter began.

Then Jake Cropper took over.

The sophomore guard drilled a 3-pointer to open the quarter before knocking down a pair of free throws and converting a layup off Eastern turnovers, of which the G-Men forced 13 in the final two quarters.

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“I think the guys just realized what it’s gonna take to win. They knew what it takes to win in any game we play but for some reason we came out not aggressive, or lackadaisical,” Kidwell said. “This means a lot to them. They knew they were gonna have to come out and play to have a chance in the end, which they did.”

Just as soon as the GMen had fought back to tie the game, they quickly found themselves in a hole again as the Warriors answered.

Scott hit a long jumper after Cropper missed the front end of a one and one opportunity to give the Warriors a two point lead, 44-42.

But for as well as Lawson -- who scored 21 points, grabbed nine rebounds and dished out seven assists -- and Scott -he scored 16 points and grabbed eight rebounds -played, it was two Warriors bench players who made big plays late.

Just like the night before against Western Brown in the semifinals, Day and Jonathan Stivers hit big shots when they were needed most.

Day’s baby hook in the lane and Stivers 3-pointer on back-to-back trips capped a 7-0 Eastern run that gave the Warriors a 4942 lead with 3:23 left.

The freshman Day dropped in nine points off the bench while Stivers added six.

“Here’s the deal with this bunch, there’s always somebody else,” Beucler said of the younger, inexperienced players stepping up. “We talk about this all the time, the success is gonna be out of everybody contributing together.”

As they regained their lead executing offensively, the Warriors regained their defensive pressure as the final minutes waned.

Eastern switched to a 13-1 halfcourt zone defense and began to take away looks from Jake Cropper and Nathan Lewis, who scored a team-best 21 points.

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No matter who had earned a trip to the Brown County Holiday Tournament girls championship game last Saturday evening, the matchup was sure to produce a battle of top teams fighting for country bragging rights.

With Georgetown and Western Brown winning their respective semifinal games on Friday night, it set up a matchup featuring the top two Southern Buckeye Conference squads who came in with just a combined two losses.

As expected, the matchup was a defenseheavy, back and forth affair for much of the evening.

That was until the Lady Broncos began to execute on both ends of the floor.

Western Brown exploded for 18 points in the final quarter after scoring 25 in the first three quarters combined to pull away for a 43-35 win that secured the Holiday Tournament title at Eastern High School.

“We settled into our game late, especially (in) the second half,” Western Brown coach Kyle Fender said. “I thought we played very unselfish team basketball. That was the key to our win tonight.”

As much as the Lady Broncos unselfish approach on the offense was a key to their victory, so to was a key change to their defensive strategy to start the second half.

The Lady Broncos opened the second half in a 3-2 zone defense and almost immediately the change made a drastic impact on the game.

Though neither offense had found much footing in the first half against the other’s defense, the Lady Broncos change to the zone to open the third quarter effectively shut down the Lady G-Men offense.

Georgetown scored just four third quarter points and began to drastically slow down their offense, at times holding on to the ball

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Western Brown’s Taylor Henry goes up for a shot during the second half of the Lady Broncos championship game with Georgetown on Saturday night.

for 20 seconds or more before beginning running their offensive sets.

“We had trouble getting to the rim,” Georgetown coach Bernie Cropper said.

“We missed them even when we got there. In a game like this, you gotta convert when you get easy opportunities.”

The change defensively for Western Brown came after some experimenting in the first half.

“We kept trying different defenses in the first half to see what be our horse, so to speak, in the second half and we found that with the 3-2 zone,” Fender said.

“We were going to ride it until the wheels fell off. It paid off.”

But with Georgetown holding on to the ball for long stretches at times and playing solid defensively, the game was still tied late in the third quarter at 23.

Late in that quarter, however, the Lady Broncos finally seized the lead

when Taylor Henry ended a scoreless drought that lasted over three minutes for both teams by converting a driving layup to give Western Brown a 25-23 lead to begin the final stanza.

It looked as if the Lady G-Men were about to tie the game as the fourth quarter go underway when Jesse Kidwell worked her way down the baseline to get a great look at an open layup but it rolled off and Western Brown pounced.

Kylie Garrett quickly raced the other way and hit a pullup jumper to give the Lady Broncos a four point lead, 27-23.

Madison Pack answered with two free throws before the Lady Broncos really began to execute offensively.

On their next three possessions the Lady Broncos scored on layups off turnovers their defense forced or off pick and rolls.

Once Garrett hit an open

layup off a Morgan Fischer pass during a offensive set with 4:53 left, the Lady Broncos had built a 35-27 lead.

“We started executing better. We got into our sets earlier. Our spacing was better, which promotes better passing and better lanes to score,” Fender said.

“Once we made that commitment we were able to get some good looks.”

Pack, who scored a team-best 10 points, answered as she raced back and finished near the basket to keep the Lady GMen with striking distance down 35-29 with 4:36 left.

But Garrett, who struggled early but finished with a game-best 16 points, scored six straight points to push the Lady Broncos ahead by 12, 41-29, with 2:36 left.

“We gave them some easy shots. It’s one thing if they’re hitting tough shots but we gave them several layups where we didn’t do a very good job of execution,” Cropper said.

“We’ve got to look at the film and figure it out.”

The Lady G-Men tried to cut into the lead late but by that point it was just too big of a deficit to overcome as the Lady Broncos defense allowed just six points over the final two minutes to secure a very tough tournament title.

“This is real competition. This is great, high level competition at this Holiday Tournament every year,” Fender said. “I’ve very honored and proud to say that we won.”

Western Brown (8-2) 43 Garrett 5 6 16, Henry 4 0 8, Seigla 5 0 11, Wiesenhahn 1 0 2, Harvey 1 0 2, Ma. Fischer 1 0 2, Palmer 0 0 0, Mo. Fischer 1 0 2, Nickell 0 0 0. Totals: 18 6 43.

Georgetown (10-1) 35 Kidwell 2 2 6, Pack 3 4 10, Gast 2 0 4, Whitaker 1 0 2, Carrington 2 4 9, Hatfield 0 2 2, Dowd 0 0 0, Keith 1 0 2. Totals: 11 12 35.

Halftime: Tied 19-19. 3pointers: WB 1 (Seigla); GT 1 (Carrington).

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Chase Lawson goes up for a shot during the championship game on Saturday against Georgetown.

Warriors: Take home third straight tournament title CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 “That caused them some problems because that found their three spot on their wings,” Beucler said.

Then all the Warriors had to do was hit their free throws to wrap up their third straight title and they did just that by going 7-8 from the line in the final 2:46.

“The Brown County Tournament is pretty good basketball,” Beucler said. “I told the kids, ‘The big thing is everybody is gonna talk

about it all year in the county.’”

Georgetown (6-1) 49 Lewis 7 5 21, Miller 1 2 4, J. Cropper 5 3 15, Sandlin 0 0 0, T. Cropper 2 2 6, Williams 1 1 3, Lucas 0 0 0.

Totals: 16 13 49.

Eastern (9-1) 56 Lawson 6 6 21, Scott 7 2 16, Burns 0 0 0, Prine 0 0 0, Pickerill 1 0 2, Stivers 2 1 6, Bunch 0 2 2, Day 2 5 9, Pollitt 0 0 0.

Totals: 18 16 56.

Halftime: E 31-20. 3pointers: GT 4 (Lewis 2, J. Cropper 2); E 4 (Lawson 3, Stivers).

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The 2012 Brown County Holiday Tournament champion Western Brown Lady Broncos.

Third quarter run pushes Broncos to victory

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It may have taken the Western Brown boys basketball time a little time to get going against Fayetteville last Saturday night, one half to be exact, in the consolation game of the Brown County Holiday Tournament, but when they finally did, it was quite a performance.

The Broncos trudged through a physical first half against an, at times, explosive Rockets team and found themselves down by two at the break coming off a physical, last minute loss to Eastern the night before in the semifinals.

When things got going in the second half, though, it seemed as if there was a different, more fresh, Broncos team on the floor.

They slowed down the Rockets fast paced offensive attack and got out in transition for easy buckets as they opened the second half on a 19-5 run that helped the Broncos take control en route to a 78-67 win that secured a third

place Holiday Tournament finish at Eastern High School.

“We just got after it in the second half,” Western Brown coach Greg Foster said afterward. “(We were) more aggressive offensively.”

It didn’t take long for the Broncos to find a groove as the second half got underway.

An O’Shea Bennett 3pointer just about a minute in kicked off the gamechanging run and gave the Broncos a lead, 34-33, they would not relinquish.

They did much of their damage on the fast break off Fayetteville turnovers or missed shots.

Layups from Caden Piatt, Cory Kuttler and, finally, Spencer Allen, on a tip in, capped off an 11-0 run to start the half that gave the Broncos a 42-33 lead with 4:32 left in the third quarter.

“The guys came out flat.

They didn’t play any defense,” Fayetteville coach Darryl Iles said of the slow start to the second half. “I told them it’s going to

The Ripley girls basketball team traveled to Greenup County (Ky.) High School Dec. 27-29 to compete in the Ohio River Cities Classic and came home with a third place finish.

The Lady Jays won two of the three games they played during the tournament to finish third out of the eight teams that participated.

“I really thought going into it if we could got 2-1 that would be good for us,” Ripley coach Chris Coleman said.

Ripley opened up the tournament with a 34-26 win over West Carter in their tournament opener.

In that first game, senior Jessica Garrison hurt her ankle after landing on a

West Carter player.

Garrison didn’t play in the final two games of the tournament but Coleman said it’s expected that she’ll be back soon.

The Lady Jays fell to host Greenup County in the second round, 59-52, before bouncing back and to beat Johnson Central 52-48 to take home third place.

Niya Royal led the way for the Lady Jays all week and got some help from sophomore Lydia Pfeffer, who filled in for Garrison.

As the Lady Jays prepared to head back play at 7-4 in the new year, Coleman feels pretty good about where his team is.

“I think we’re getting better,” he said. “(Saw) some things this past weekend we’ve gotten better at.”

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Western Brown’s Caden Piatt shoots a 3-pointer against Fayetteville on Saturday night.

come down to rebounding and playing defense.

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The semifinal action on the first day of the Brown County Holiday Tournament gave the big crowds at Eastern High School a little bit of everything last Friday.

There was plenty of suspense and action, lots of scoring, some strong team defense and a couple big time individual performances among the four games featuring eight county teams.

Lady G-Men rally past Lady Rockets The varsity portion of the tournament got underway on Friday afternoon with a doozy of a matchup between the undefeated Georgetown and Fayetteville girls basketball teams.

Both teams battled all game long in what was a tight, back and forth affair for the first three quarters.

Then, in the final quarter, the teams each put together game changing runs, but it was Georgetown’s run that turned out to be the difference.

The Lady G-Men answered a 12-2 Fayetteville run midway through with a 12-0 run over the final 2:51 that was capped by Jesse Kidwell’s lay in with 3.6 seconds left that secured a 49-47 win.

“The kids didn’t give up.

(We) hit a couple shots and we get the momentum,” Georgetown coach Bernie Cropper said. “We did a great job at the end executing what we wanted to do.”

After the teams went back and forth with one another for the first three quarters, it looked as if the Lady Rockets were going to seize control as the fourth quarter wound down.

Makayla Rosselot’s layup with 5:58 left broke a 35-all tie seconds after Megan Hatfield, who scored a game-best 19 points, hit a 3-pointer to help Georgetown tie the game. The basket set in motion what looked to be the game changing run.

A Rosselot runner, as she was fouled, capped off the

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Jacob Miller shoots a jumper his during 32 point performance against Fayetteville on Friday evening.

run with 3:07 left. She missed the free throw but the bucket had given the Lady Rockets a 47-37 lead.

Down 10 points and with only three minutes remaining, the Lady G-Men went to work.

Once Madison Pack converted a layup off a baseline drive with 2:51 left, the Lady G-Men broke out its full court pressure package down eight points.

The pressure forced the Lady Rockets to make a few uncharacteristic errors in the final minutes and the Lady G-Men took advantage.

Two free throws from Hatfield and a 3-pointer from Morgan Gast cut the Lady Rocket lead to three, 47-44, with 1:58 left.

Fayetteville’s Alex Carson was then fouled and went to the line for a one and one opportunity. She missed the front end but the Lady G-Men didn’t capitalize as they turned the ball over and missed a shot and were forced to foul Carson, again, with 1:04 left.

In the double bonus, Carson got two free throws this time. She missed both and just seconds later Gast

hit another 3-pointer to tie the game at 47 with 53 seconds left.

On their next possession the Lady Rockets turned the ball over with the game tied and the Lady G-Men got a chance at the win.

They went to Kidwell, who struggled all afternoon as she didn’t feel well, and she came through.

Kidwell got the ball on the block, spun to her right and put up a layup that went in to give the Lady GMen a 49-47 win.

Lady Broncos roll past Eastern and into final The Western Brown girls team found itself in quite the battle with a young and scrappy Eastern team as its semifinal moved towards halftime last Friday night.

But seemingly just as soon as the Lady Warriors had closed to within four points late in the first half, the Lady Broncos turned up the defensive pressure and took control en route to a 59-31 win.

“Our defense has been something we’ve focused on from day one this year, even back in the summer,” Western Brown coach Kyle Fender said. “We knew we

were a team that could score. We’ve been focusing a lot on better defensive intensity, better rotations, better communication and it’s really starting to pay off for us.”

Once Tressie Lewis and Emily Turner each converted layups on back-toback possessions with 3:58 left in the first half, the Lady Warriors had cut the Western Brown lead to 1814.

A Taylor Henry 3pointer and back-to-back baskets from Morgan Nickell quickly pushed the Lady Broncos ahead by 11, 2514, a lead they kept until halftime.

After halftime, the Lady Broncos took control. They outscored Eastern 16-5 in the third quarter as they built a 45-23 lead that the cold-shooting Lady Warriors couldn’t overcome.

Kylie Garrett led a Lady Broncos team that saw all 11 girls who played score with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Emily Turner led Eastern with nine points.

Late Lawson heroics push Eastern into third straight final The semifinal matchup, and Friday’s nightcap, between the Eastern and Western Brown boys basketball teams was not what one might call a pretty basketball game.

It was a physical, at times sloppy, basketball game between two county rivals. And, fittingly, it wasn’t decided until the final minute.

Chase Lawson hit a 3pointer with 36 seconds left to give the Warriors a lead they wouldn’t relinquish in a 47-44 win last Friday night.

“Ugly ‘til the last 30some seconds then Chase hits a ‘three’ and we play some decent defense,” Eastern coach Rob Beucler said.

On a night where he didn’t feel his team played all that well, the Warriors took a five point lead into the final quarter thanks to a Jonathan Stivers 3-pointer late in the third quarter.

But the Broncos would just never retreat and, with 3:19 left, they tied the

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BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press Heading into their Brown County Holiday Tournament consolation game last Saturday evening, the Fayetteville girls basketball team had been knocked a little off balance.

The Lady Rockets came into the annual county tournament undefeated and looked to be well on their way to staying that way as they held on to a double digit lead over fellow undefeated team, Georgetown, in the final minutes of their semifinal matchup on Friday afternoon.

A stunning Lady G-Men comeback derailed those notions and sent the Lady Rockets into the consolation game where they prepared to face Eastern without starter Lincoln Smyth, who was hurt in the loss to Georgetown the night before.

Adjusting on the fly, the Lady Rockets responded to the adversity as its pressure defense proved too much for the Lady Warriors in a 61-35 win at Eastern Middle School that wrapped up third place in the Holiday Tournament.

“We used a full court press to open a 10 point first quarter lead and continued to build on (our) lead in the second quarter… and never looked back,” Fayetteville coach Toby Sheets said by email.

The Lady Rockets had some big adjustments to make heading into the consolation game and had just one night to make them.

They had to adjust how they play on both ends of the floor due to the loss of Smyth, who added both size and versatility to the Lady Rockets lineup.

The starting sophomore center dislocated her kneecap against Georgetown in the second half on Friday afternoon. Sheets said her kneecap went right

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Carly Burroughs goes up for a shot against Georgetown on Friday afternoon.

back into place and doctors said she would be ready to get back to action by Jan. 2.

Fayetteville went small to replace Smyth by starting junior guard Alex Carson in her place and, early on, it certainly looked like the Lady Rockets had adjusted pretty well.

Once Molly Prine hit a 3-pointer to open the scoring and give Eastern an early 3-0 lead, the Lady Rockets scored the next 14 points, starting with a Makayla Rosselot 3pointer that tied the game.

Everyone seemed to get involved as five different Lady Rockets scored on the 14-0 run that was capped off by four points from Megan Eyre and gave Fayetteville a 14-3 lead late in the first quarter.

“Adjusting without Lin-

coln was important,” Sheets said in the email.

“She gives us so many options.”

Much of their success offensively was set up by their full court pressure defense, which the Lady Warriors struggled against.

Fayetteville forced 14 first half turnovers.

Even with all the turnovers, the Lady Warriors limited Fayetteville’s opportunities in transition, which they thrive in.

But the amount of turnovers simply gave the Lady Rockets too many extra opportunities on the offensive end.

“We sort of lost our head in the press and we ended up throwing them better passes then we threw to ourselves, I think, sometimes. That’s what I told

them,” Eastern coach John Burrows said half jokingly afterwards. “You can’t make mistakes like that.

They just eat that up.”

Against such strong competition, the Lady Warriors struggled shooting the ball for much of the weekend.

In the one moment they didn’t, Burrows saw some things he liked from his team, most notably the play of sophomore guard Mikayla Purdy.

Purdy, who scored a team-best 12 points, scored five quick points in the opening minute and a half of the second quarter to help the Lady Warriors cut the Fayetteville lead to single digits.

“I think Mikayla Purdy played a lot better today,” Burrows said. “That’s good for them. She’s starting to improve.”

Teammate Kayla Seigla got the Fayetteville lead down to seven, 20-13, when she laid the ball in on an out of bounds play with 4:36 left in the half.

That was as close as the Lady Warriors would get as the Lady Rockets put a hold on the win with an 110 run to close the half that was set up, again, by their defense.

“My take from the weekend is (that) the competition is outstanding,” Sheet said in the email, “and the Rockets are ready to roll in 2013.”

Eastern (3-7) 35 Seigla 2 3 7, Turner 1 0 2, Lewis 0 1 1, Purdy 4 3 12, Prine 1 0 3, Johnson 3 2 8, Bornstein 0 0 0, Towne 1 0 2, Ruckel 0 0 0. Totals: 12 9 35.

Fayetteville (10-1) 61 Rosselot 5 6 17, C. Burroughs 2 7 11, Eyre 4 4 14, A. Carson 4 2 11, Scoggins 0 0 0, E. Burroughs 1 0 2, C. Carson 2 2 6, Murphy 0 0 0. Totals: 18 21 61.

Halftime: F 31-13. 3pointers: E 2 (Purdy, Prine); F 4 (Rosselot, Eyre 2, A. Carson).

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Georgetown’s MacKenzi Carrington lets go of a shot against Western Brown on Saturday night.

game at 42 when Caden Piatt drained a 3-pointer.

The score would stay tied until there was just 54 seconds left and Spencer Allen hit a long jumper to give the Broncos a 44-42 lead.

Eastern quickly called a timeout and drew up a play for Lawson, who scored a game-best 15 points, and the senior guard quickly drilled a 3-pointer to give the Warriors a 45-44 lead they wouldn’t give up.

Miller leads Georgetown into the final While the entire Georgetown boys basketball team played well in their 81-69 win over Fayetteville in the semifinal of the Brown County Holiday Tournament last Friday evening, it was Jacob Miller who stole the show.

The sophomore guard seemingly couldn’t miss as he dropped in a game-best 32 points and led the GMen to a win with big shot after big shot.

“Going into halftime (Jacob) Miller hit a big

‘three’ for us and after that ‘three’ we just kind of took off from there,” Georgetown assistant coach Cory Kidwell said.

The teams started a little slow but quickly heated up as the first half wore on. By the time the second quarter got going, the teams were putting on an offensive show.

Down seven with about a minute left in the half, Fayetteville’s D.J. Iles scored four quick points from the foul line to cut the Georgetown lead to three, 39-36, with 38 seconds left.

With just seconds left in the half, and the G-Men lead still just three, Miller drove down the floor and nailed a 3-pointer that was nothing but net despite Rockets defenders all over him.

Eight unanswered points out of the locker room gave Georgetown the room they would need as they just kept adding on en route to a win that sent them to the Holiday Tournament title game.

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Austin Fowler finally broke the Rockets scoreless stretch with a layup off a back cut with 4:15 left in the half.

But that basket was answered in just over 10 seconds by Western Brown.

Bennett came down and hit a pullup jumper to push the lead back to nine, 44-35.

As soon as Corey Lykins hit a 3-pointer for the Rockets to make it a six point game, 44-38, the Broncos answered with another mini-run, this one a six point burst.

Four of the points, Allen and Piatt layups, came as the Broncos pushed the ball up the court against the Rockets.

“We were too hesitant to pass the ball against their press but once they realized how easy it was to break, they started taking advantage of it,” Foster said.

The final basket of the 60 run, an Allen baseline jumper, got the Broncos their biggest lead of the night, 50-38.

With their chance for a victory hanging in the balance, the Rockets looked to have finished the third quarter strong.

Nick Durham converted an old fashioned three point play to cut the lead to nine before teammates James Decatur and Cole Schaefer combined to score four points in the final minute to cut the lead to seven, 52-45, with 27 seconds left in the quarter.

As quickly as it seemed the Rockets had turned things around, it changed.

Piatt buried a deep, step back 3-pointer right before the buzzer sounded to give the Broncos a 10 point lead, and the momentum, heading to the final quarter.

Baskets from Eli Fulton and Piatt kept the Broncos rolling as they built a 63-49

lead with 5:22 left.

Iles took a timeout with his team on the brink and they responded by coming out in their full court pressure and making some plays.

Toby Lykins converted a three point play before Corey Lykins hit a free throw and Fowler hit a tough jumper on the block in traffic to cut the lead to single digits, 63-55.

The Rockets cut it to six, 63-57, with 3:05 left after D.J. Iles hit a pair of free throws.

That was as close the Rockets would get, though.

The Broncos, despite struggling in the final quarter against Fayetteville’s pressure, held on.

The Rockets struggled to take advantage.

“It turned them over but we were settling for ‘threes’ instead of going to the bucket,” Iles said of the pressure. “I thought we should have went to the bucket more because they were fouling us and we were getting to the free throw line.”

The Broncos overcame in large part due to players making shots late when they struggled against the press, especially when Kuttler drained a 3-pointer to give the Broncos a nine point lead they wouldn’t lose.

Western Brown (4-5) 78 Kuttler 8 2 21, Fulton 5 3 13, Allen 7 2 16, Piatt 5 0 11, Bennett 2 0 5, Wallace 0 0 0, Purdon 0 0 0, Wood 1 5 8, Haggerty 1 0 2. Totals: 29 12 78.

Fayetteville (4-3) 67 D.J. Iles 3 9 16, T. Lykins 3 1 7, Decatur 4 0 8, Durham 5 3 13, A. Fowler 2 0 4, M. Iles 0 0 0, Schaefer 3 2 9, Strong 0 0 0, C. Lykins 3 1 10. Totals: 23 16 67.

Halftime: F 33-31. 3pointers: WB 6 (Kuttler 3, Piatt, Bennett, Wood); F 5 (D.J. Iles, Schaefer, C. Lykins 3).

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

H.S. Diploma or G.E.D. required Excellent hourly rate & health care benefits.

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

200 - HELP WANTED BONUS $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.

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.

DRIVERS: START up to $.40/mi.

Home Weekly. CDL-A 6 mos.

OTR exp. Req. Equipment you’ll be proud to drive! 888-406-9046.

HELP WANTED: Wanted 20 people to lose weight and fell better in 2013. Free Personal Wellness Coaching, Free Wellness Evaluations.

Join our 12-week Weight Loss Challenge. Winners earn CASH. Contact Ideal Nutrition, Sue @937-515-8488.

LOCAL AMBULANCE company looking for certified EMTs, Intermediate, & Paramedics.

Please call 937-379-1404.

LOOKING FOR a mature Cosmetologist w/experience, Esthetician & Massage Therapist at The Ultimate Salon in Georgetown, Ohio.

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Looking for

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PART-TIME MEDICAL front desk help wanted, immediate opening for reliable, energetic person. Fax resume to 513-745-0779.

PINE RIDGE Pine Village Residential Homes Inc. is now hiring for full & part-time employment.

Weekends to be expected.

Direct care aides needed for individuals w/developmental disabilities in a residential setting. Must have a valid driver’s license, clean background check & a high school diploma/GED. No experience necessary, will train.

Starting pay @ 10.50/per hour, with raise upon completion of 90 day probation. Paid training. Apply in person @ 146 North Third St., Williamsburg, Ohio 45176.

200 - HELP WANTED

HEALTHSOURCE OF OHIO

CARE GIVERS FT/PT 2nd/3rd Shifts

Medical Assistant/Receptionist Goshen/Hillsboro High School Graduate or Equivalent Completion of a Medical Assistant Program required Certification or Registry preferred

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.

We offer an excellent benefit package Apply online by visiting our website at: www.healthsourceofohio.com Email resumes to: resumes@healthsourceofohio.com

Community Concepts, Inc.

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STATE TESTED Nurse Aides: Looking for caring, responsible, energetic individuals to care for our residents.

62 &TRACE over, LYTLE Senior Apartments. 62 & over, rent subsidized, secure building, free utilities, on-site laundry, pets allowed.

Call 513-724-3358.

TTY 800-750-0750.

Please apply at: 12745 Elm Corner Rd., Williamsburg, OH 45176.

Must be Dependable

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED 2BR, 1BA nice duplex 1 apt. w/garage in Mt. Orab, $600/mo. Call Ann 513-265-4165.

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

MT. ORAB Candlelight Apartments 1 & 2br Townhouses Start at $465 - $565 With discount.

Visit our website: briarcreekproperties.com

or call 513-532-5291 or 937-515-3092 Ask about our student, senior & other discounts

BATAVIA - 2br, 1ba, 513-739-5550.

MT. ORAB - 1br apart$510/mo plus deposit. men. You pay NO utili513-561-4014. ties. 513-739-5550.

S EFFICIENCY & 1BR Concord Square ApartAlso, 2brEffiments, Nice size, A/C, SARDINIA heat, lots of storage, Hsin- ciency, $350., some utiliAlso, 2br gle story.

Call ties paid.

House $500, 3-4br house 513-724-3951. $600, no dogs, no smoking.

513-309-4349 or FELICITY 513-309-4319.

GARRISON PLACE SENIOR APARTMENTS WINTER SPECIAL! 62 & OVER FOR A LIMITED TIME Rent Subsidized ONLY, NO DEPOSIT! Free Utilities Located on the edge of Secure Bldg.

Georgetown, OH. Quiet On-site laundry country setting but close Pets allowed to shopping and hospital.

513-876-3590 $560/month for a 2-bedTTY 800-750-0750 room, one bath townhouse apartment with walk-in master closet, FOR RENT - Unfur- central air, range, refrignished apartments in Mt. erator, dishwasher and Orab, heat & water fur- garbage disposal innished. Not handicap ac- cluded. Utilities not incessible. 937-444-2920 or cluded. Security deposit of $560 is waived during 513-579-9949. this limited time offer.

First month rent only reGEORGETOWN, upon lease STOVE, refrigerator, wa- quired ter included, no pets, signing. To view contact Cam$350 month, pay your 513-253-8170. own electric.

Call bridge Dr. at Old 68.

937-379-1351 or 513-767-5888.

303 - HOUSES FOR RENT LOCATED ON the edge of Mt. Orab, OH. Quiet country setting but close to town. $850/mo for a 3br, 2ba duplex ranch apartment with walk-in master closet, central air, range, refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal and large yard included.

Utilities not included. Security deposit of $850.

First month rent & security deposit is required upon signing of lease. $ One year lease required.

To view contact 513-253-8170.

MT. ORAB, 2br, 1.5ba townhouse, Mill St. equipped kitchen, 1/yr. lease, $470 plus utilities, $470/deposit, no pets, good credit, reference check required. January vacancies, 937-442-3275.

2BR RANCH house in quiet town of Felicity, newly remodeled with hardwood floors, close to stores, $550/mo + utilities, good credit history, deposit required, 513-532-7560.

3 BEDROOM all electric mobile home complete with all appliances Rent including dishwasher; country setting, out building included.

Call 513-508-4905.

Rent $450/mo plus deposit.

3BR HOUSE near Mt. Orab, $625 monthly rent.

Security Deposit & references required. No Pets.

Call Jami at 937-444-0334.

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303 - HOUSES FOR RENT 3BR HOUSE Ripley, quiet rural area between Ripley and Georgetown. $575 monthly, $575 security deposit. References required.

Call 937-392-0392.

AMELIA - Nice 2br ranch home, conveniently located close to stores, pharmacy, church, one car attached garage, big back yard, $635/mo + utilities, good credit history, deposit required, 513-532-7560.

BEAUTIFUL! ON SR 774 - Lake Grant.

Three bedrooms, walk in closets, two full baths. Living room, fireplace, washer & dryer hookup, large kitchen, gas heating, CA. Nonsmoking environment, no pets, $750 per month, 513-503-8744.

MT. ORAB, 3br plus den, 1 ba, central A/C, attached garage, $700 month plus utilities & deposit. 513-253-4747.

NEW CONSTRUCTION 4 bedroom for rent. Mt. Orab, 2 bath, 2-car garage, appliances, 1 year lease, no pets.

Please call 937-213-1548.

307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 2BR, 1-ACRE, large eat-in kitchen, very nice & clean, garage, no pets, good credit, $500/mo. plus deposit.

937-444-3701.

400 - HOUSES FOR SALE 3-4 BEDROOM, two bath home with 2 car detached garage, nearly 2 acre lot with potential building lot. House has central air, full basement with one car garage, above ground pool, large deck and wood burning insert fireplace. Sale of house will include oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher and washer/dryer, $105,000, Decatur, Ohio, call 937-373-0303.

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)

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403 - MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 1991 14’X68’ Fleming mobile home, 2-bath, good condition. Home must be moved within 90 days. 513-505-9534.

NICE 2 bedroom mobile home, all electric, includes stove & fridge.

Must move home. Asking $6000.00.

937-378-6827.

405 - LOTS & ACREAGE BEAUTIFUL 50ACRES W/large rock lined creek & woods, great for hunting or farming.

More or less acreage available.

Bethel New Hope Rd. 1-mile from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel.

Asking $199,500 Dan 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 (Smaller parcels also available)

501 - CHILD CARE DANVILLE DAY Care Monday-Friday 7:30-5:30 6 weeks and older.

937-764-1531 or 937-509-1727 DAYCARE HUGS & KIDS, LLC. 6th & Willow St., Williamsburg Call Dorothy Lewis 513-218-7471 or Stephanie Lewis 859-801-0125

607 - FIREWOOD

COMPUTER s CLEAN & REPAIR Limited time offer $25 Servicing Fee 937-660-2167 Will take any job Laptop/Desktop THE FIXER Home Repairs 40 Years Experience One call does it-fixed Call Dave Filon 740-706-Dave(3283)

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 QUEEN pillow top mattress set, $350; full size also available, $300. 937-515-6590.

607 - FIREWOOD FIREWOOD FOR sale, $100 truckload. Call Drew Howser at 937-444-4787 or Corey Spitznagel at 937-444-4525 for details.

1930’S-PRESENT

MARK WANTS running, wrecked, dead cars and trucks.

Now paying $150 - $400/cash for complete vehicles.

FREE TOW! 937-446-3021 or 513-739-0774 JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650

FOR SALE Firewood, sold by State Regulations, u-pick up or we deliver.

For fast friendly service call Cox Firewood at: 901 - SALES 937-378-4309 HUGE FAMILY Yard No answer, leave Sale every Fri., Sat. & message Sun. from 9am-7pm at or call 937-515-5829Lots ofHolly Lanes on St. Rt. i Located 125, Amelia. Lots of 3600 SR 125 items for home, clothes Georgetown, OH for kids & adults, great State & County prices.

Voucher welcome Credit Cards Accepted SEASONED & split mixed hardwood, fullsize truck load thrown in & thrown out, $90. Will deliver in area between Mt. Orab & Felicity and Amelia & Georgetown, 937-379-5071 or 937-618-9499.

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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

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 504 - BUSINESS SERVICES

808 - AUTOS FOR SALE

CEMETERY LOTS for Will sale in Graceland Memorial Gardens on Deerfield Road in Milford. Will sell for half price. Call 714-963-4240 for info.

FOR SALE - Oak round glass curio cabinet, 40”x80,” loads from the sides, lights-up; 2 teal color chairs, swivel-rockers; 7pc bedroom suite, full or queen; white sewing machine w/4 drawer cabinet; Kasoon pool table, 1” slate w/rack & cover, used 2 times. All MDSE is like new. Call 937-515-6862.

701 - LOST AND FOUND KITTEN FOUND Dec. 26th, gray w/faint stripes, maybe 7-8 weeks old.

Needs a good home, 937-379-1023.

800 - R.V. S/CAMPERS /TRAILERS BUNGALO 48’ travel trailer, 2008 excellent condition, fully furnished, 2-large slideouts.

Original price $42,000 asking $29,500, 513-604-7894.

Have pictures.

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“With this degree in hand, our program graduates will be able to hit the ground running in a growing career which has a lot of offer, but not everyone knows about it,” said Liz Feliciano, SSCC instructor of food science.

Some job titles in this industry include food technician, quality control, food service supervisor, food inspector, food operations and food manufacturing supervisor. The exact nature of the profession is dictated by the area of specialization, but may encompass food plant operations, food product development, marketing, restaurant operations, government or regulatory functions, food inspection and food safety.

According to the most recent statistics offered by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “the 2010 median pay

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Nationally, Ohio ranks first in Swiss cheese production, second in egg production and fruit and vegetable processing such as canning, juicing and specialty foods, third in fresh and processed tomatoes, bakery output, and beverage production of items like soft drinks, purified water, beer and wine, fourth in production of animal foods and dairy products, and fifth in the manufacturing of other food products such as teas, coffees, spices, seasonings, sauces, snacks, and peanut butter.

“In previous decades, to make food safe, we just heated it until everything was dead,” said Jen Perry, a postdoctoral researcher with The

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1333914- Mt. Orab - S.E. corner of SR 32 & Klein Rd. 2200 ft. of frontage on (limited access) SR 32 & 1585 ft. of frontage on Klein Road. 51.49 acres.

Multi-purpose ground. Water at the road. $310,000

1324362 - Pike Twp - Renovated 1.5 story home on 1.97 rolling acres. Beamed ceilings, gourmet kitchen, newer carpet & exterior DING N E P doors. Stocked SOLD pond, 40x32 garage w/steel 12' roll-up door. Add'l one car w/lean too. Covered front porch and back deck. First Offering! $98,500 MLS#1328251 - Mt. Orab - Country elegance in exclusive Beacon Hill. 3BD, 2BA. Brand new flring, paint, chair rail & crown molding.

Lg rooms. Beautiful brick FP, cathedral ceilings & fully equip. kitchen w/ great storage. Enclosed screen porch w/attached octagonal deck. $215,000

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1337507 - Mt. Orab - Get ready to move!! 4 Bdrm. all brick home w/full bsmt. & 2 car attached garage. New flooring & paint.

Bathroom total renovation. Hdwd floors under carpet. Plenty of storage. Playset stays. Fire pit in rear. Mature shade. Priced to sell. $115,000

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1334873 - Mt. Orab- Beautiful Bi-Level nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac. 3BD, 2.5 BA. Crown molding, accent walls, chair rail, cathedral ceiling, Rec rm, Family rm, back deck, fire pit, shed, fully fenced back yard w/tree house. Additional carport. $124,500 1322164 - Williamsburg - Beautiful Sears & Roebuck home situated on a quiet town double lot. Pristine hardwood floors (Oak down & Pine up).

Arched doorways, wide baseboards, french doors to enclosed back porch. Fenced yard. 1 car garage. Partial poured basement. $82,500

1324847 - Mt. Orab - Location! Setting!

Location! All Brick Ranch 100's of feet off of the road. 5 Acres! 3BD, 2BA. Supreme curb appeal! Sunken family rm, equipped kitchen, newer roof. 2 finished rooms in bsmt. 24x26 finished rm. in garage. 2 car bay also.

Rolling woods on rear. $179,900

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FURNITURE, GLASSWARE, COLLECTIBLES & TOOLS Armoire, old floor model Airline Cabinet radio, Pentax ZX10 camera w/2 lenses, Toshiba 50” flatscreen TV w/stand, lot of pattern & decorative glassware, saxaphone, over 20 Longaberger baskets, kerosene lamps, old guitar, bowls, clocks, 2 McCoy cookie jars, vases, knick-knacks, pictures, old bottles, 2 nice dehumidifiers, 21 night drawer stands, new J.D. tractor seat, old vise, ant. hay spear, patio furniture 4 lawn chairs & glider, DeWalt 740 radial arm saw, Toro push mower, Stihl leaf blower, Shop Vac, water skis, sev. nice life jackets, computer, porch glider.

Lunch served Not responsible for accidents TERMS: Cash day of sale or good check with proper ID. Statements made day of sale take precedence over previous advertising. NO BUYERS PREMIUM. AUCTIONEER NOTE: Many items not listed. Check AuctionZip #8276 for more info & pictures.

SALE CONDUCTED BY: Wm. J. Holton 513-218-4100 Jesse McKinzie 513-218-2541 Associate of Gustin Realty www.auctionzip.com #8276

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The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting, between February 1 and May 31, with enclosed planting instructions. The 6to 12-inch tall trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge.

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1338818 - Mt. Orab - Absolutely stunning, 2 yr old ranch style hm w/soaring ceilings. 3BD, 2BA. Fully equipped kitchen w/counter bar.

French Door w/o onto deck from Great Room & MBR Suite. Better than new. Fully fenced back yard which backs up to woods. Quick Occupancy. $135,000

Eastern School District - 3 BD on .91 Acre. This clean & affordable all brick home has a 2 car detached garage & is wheelchair accessible.

Bright & Cheery, this home boasts a beautiful WBFP and a nice covered front porch. $62,500 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

1334506 - Mt. Orab - Immaculate! It's all done for you. 3BD, 2BA. Newer roof, windows, brand new furnace beautiful fiberglass entry door.

1800 sq ft of great attention to detail. Spaciousimpeccable. $125,000

1243844 - Investment opportunity! Nothing to do but take over the MILY A F TI rent roll!!

MUL Total renovation on all units. 4 different units! Elec & gas separately metered. Laundry facilities on site. Partial Bsmt. Fresh paint on exterior. $147,500

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Full bsmt w/roomy family room and storm shelter.

3 BR 2 Ba Two Car Gar. Mature Shade. $135,500

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Ohio State University. “Now consumers are really demanding quality of their food, and they expect everything that they buy, whether it is completely raw or not, to be safe. Food science has job security because people eat

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Southern State Community College announces the launch of a new associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degree program in Food Processing & Technology.

“Southern State developed this program in collaboration with several local companies who outlined a need for employees with academic training in the field of food processing and technology,” said Karen Davis, SSCC Interim Dean of Technical Studies. “During our initial needs assessment, we were surprised to learn of the vast opportunities for our graduates in this field. Our research ranked Ohio as fifth in the nation in overall food processing.”

Designed to be completed in four semesters, Food Processing & Technology is a diverse discipline which combines many different fields, including food science, safety, regulations, pro-

1336137 - Lake Waynoka- Incredible lakefront property nestled on a cove. 4BD, 3.5 BA. Hearthstone hewn log home in impeccable condition. Hardwood flrs. on 1st level except for MBR suite. Gormet Kit.w/blt-in microwave, oven and granite island range top. Granite countertops. $369,900

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1337896 - Mt. Orab - First offering! Full brick quad level home built like a fortress! 4BD, 2.5 BA. Former construction res./business office.

Built in sound system, built in drafting table, 1st. floor MBR suite, WBFP, Hardwood under carpets. Cedar lined closets. Corner lot. $159,900

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1333084 - Mt. Orab - Exquisite Custom Blt Full Brick home in exclusive Beacon Hill sub-divison. Formal dining room w/tray ceiling. Flr to ceiling stone F/P. Custom windows w/transomes. Beautiful MBR suite. Gourmet kit w/corian counters. Full fin bsmt. Stunning! $219,900

1331501 - Mt. Orab - 3 BR 2BA Full brick home on a picturesque 1.4 acre setting.

Almost 2000 sq. ft. of living area. Newer roof and laundry room. The tiered decking on the rear serves as an add'l recreation area w/lots of mature shade. This is the first offering in this arena. Call Bert or Dominic for more details! $134,500

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 1265584 - Mt. Orab - OWNER FINANCING! Flexible Terms!! Former Cahall Apparel Store in the heart of I LY M A Orab.

Mt. TI-F L U M 1100 sq ft of store front office area add'l w/4 rental apts. Full walkout bsmt. Low maintence. 15 space parking lot with mo. income. Public Utilities. $199,900

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1334868 - Mt. Orab - Immaculate custom maintenance-free home. 4BD, 2BA. Open foyer, open flr plan w/cath ceils. Equip. kit w/beveled island & cntr tops. Natural wdwrk. Mstr suite w/jacuzzi. Fully fenced in-grnd pool. Beautiful tiered decking. Prof. lndscpd.. $169,900

1336123 - Georgetown - Beautiful craftmanship of this total renovation! Brand new flring, windows, roof, furnace, siding, kitchen w/appliances & elec. service. 3BD, 1BA. A doll house ready to move-in. 40x30 barn w/new siding, roof, & gar. door. 20x10 shed. A true must see! $89,900

Georgetown - Great investment opportunity or home to raise your family. This 3 BR 2 Ba home is ready to move-in. Unique as it could function as a one or two family. New carpet, fresh paint, oversized 2 car gar. 1+ acre on public water and sewer with 2 separate taps. $84,900

1312624 - Georgetown - 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 home has a secure, local alarm system which can be transferred to the new owner. $79,900

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