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Vol. 37 No. 41

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Sunday, May 23, 2010

Two death penalty cases move forward BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Two separate death penalty cases stemming from an alleged murder for hire in Aberdeen are moving forward. Evidence of the cases can be seen outside the courthouse in Georgetown where orange lines have been painted on the corners of the building and by the increased security inside. The lines block off the entire East side of the courthouse out past the sidewalk to the parking area. They are intended to warn the public to stay back while 33 year old Joseph Hensley and 70 year old Dallas Tincher are being taken to and from the courthouse and Brown County Jail. Common Pleas Court Judge

Scott Gusweiler issued a court order regarding the lines on Monday. It reads “It is hereby the order of this court that any day a hearing is being held in the within matter there shall be no public access within the designated orange parameters in the rear of the Courthouse.” Anyone violating the prohibited area could face contempt of court charges. Court Administrator Joni Dotson said the lines are there strictly for security reasons. During days that either of the two men are in court, an extra metal detector is stationed outside the courthouse door. Inside the courtroom, two extra deputies will also be present.

Hensley and Tincher appeared before Gusweiler during separate hearings on May 18. It was the first time in court for Hensley with his new appointed attorneys, Bruce Wallace and Nick Ring. Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little and Assistant Prosecutor Chris Van Harlingen are representing the State of Ohio in both cases. Hensley pleaded “not guilty” to the charge of aggravated murder for hire. He also agreed to waive his right to a speedy trial by agreeing to have the trial delayed until no later than December 31, 2010. Hensley’s trial is expected to be delayed due to the fact that he is already serving an

eight month jail sentence and the slow nature of death penalty trials. Wallace said that the trial “could start this winter” but could also be delayed until early 2011. It was also revealed in the hearing that the Ohio Attorney Generals office has offered assistance to Little as the cases move forward. Little said she is still assessing what assistance will be needed, and she expected to file a request with the AG’s office by May 21. Procedural issues were also discussed by Gusweiler, who expressed a desire to make sure the trial proceeded as smoothly as possible. Gusweiler also instructed CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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Joseph Hensley listens during his pre-trial hearing on Capital Murder charges on May 18.

Dallas Tincher attends a pre-trial hearing as he faces the death penalty for allegedly ordering a murder for hire.

Van Tielen pleads guilty to child porn BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press A Ripley man pleaded guilty to child pornography charges on May 17. 51 year old John Van Tielen pleaded guilty to four counts of Pandering Sexually Oriented Material Involving a Minor. He had been facing ten counts of that charge, but Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little dropped six of those counts in exchange for the guilty plea. He will be sentenced next month after a pre-sentencing investigation is conducted. Van Tielen faces a minimum of two years in prison and a maximum of 32 years. Each count carries a minimum of two years and a maximum of eight. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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John Van Tielen listens to Common Pleas Judge Scott Gusweiler during his hearing on May 17 to enter a guilty plea to charges of possessing child pornography.

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Two large cranes move bridge beams into place on West Main Street in Mt. Orab on May 18. The beams will support the road over the bridge and each weighs about 15 tons.

Wilson Sroufe VFW Post 9772 to hold Memorial Day Parade Wilson Sroufe Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9772, 115 W. Main St., Mt. Orab, will hold its 63rd Memorial Day Parade and Service on Monday, May 31. Post Commander Artie Isbill and VFW Ladies Auxiliary President Eileen Kraeft request that VFW members and all other veterans assemble at the Post at 9 a.m. From there the assembly will move to the Mt. Orab Municipal Building Parking Lot on South High Street (U.S. 68) where the parade will form up prior to the march to the Mt. Orab Cemetery on North High Street. All local organizations are invited to participate in the parade. The Western Brown High School Band under the direction

of instructor Scott Reed will march in the parade and perform at the Memorial Day Service. A high school band traditionally has participated in this annual event since the initial

Memorial Day Parade was staged in Mt. Orab in 1948. Popular Brown County entertainer Doug Green has graciously agreed again to perform. Green will be assisted by his

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Defendant Clarence Barnes, right, and his defense attorney Christopher McDowell listen to proceedings during Barnes’ sentencing hearing on two felony gross sexual imposition counts held May 14 in Brown County Common Pleas Court.

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Index Classifieds ........Pages 18 Court News......Page 17 Death Notices.........Page 7 Education........Pages 8-10 Opinion ..............Page 4 Social..................Page 8 Sports ........Pages 13-16

wife, Norma, as he performs two patriotic songs, a genre he has come to be associated with for many years. The WBHS Junior Reserve CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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Annika Pagel (right) and Courtney Wifford discuss a project in photography class at Eastern High School.

Annika Pagel is a 16 year old exchange student from Germany. She’s spending her junior year at Eastern High School, doing things she couldn’t do back home...like play softball for her school. “We don’t play for our school back home”, she said. Pagel said German teenagers play soccer and other sports for local sports clubs, but the schools do not compete against each other on CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

The Brown County Press A 71-year-old Clermont County man has been sentenced to five years in prison on two gross sexual imposition counts in connection with offenses he committed in Brown County against two girls who were younger than 13 at the time. Clarence Barnes, who has a Batavia address, was found guilty by Assigned Judge Alan Corbin on March 24 on one GSI count following a threeday court trial in Brown County Common Pleas Court and then pleaded guilty later that day to another GSI count.

a May 14 hearing to five years in prison on the third-degree GSI count on which he had been found guilty and 18 months in prison on the fourth-degree GSI count to which he had pleaded guilty. The judge ruled the two sentences would run concurrently, meaning Barnes’ prison sentence would be a maximum five years. Trial Testimony Recollected Barnes’ court trial concerned two counts regarding one alleged victim, but Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little opted on March 23 to drop one count because CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press A Brown County grand jury has indicted a Mt. Orab man on eight felony counts

including two counts of attempt (murder) with a firearm specification in connection with his alleged shooting at two law enforcement officers on April 26.

The grand jury also issued one misdemeanor count against that suspect and indicted nine other people on 12 felony counts altogether regarding criminal offenses allegedly committed in Brown County. • John H. Pringle, 54, of Mt. Orab, was indicted on

two counts each of attempt (murder) with firearm specification and felonious assault with firearm specification, each of which is a firstdegree felony; a third count of felonious assault with firearm specification with that count being a seconddegree felony; two counts of

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vandalism with a firearm specification and one count of inducing panic with a firearm specification, each of which is a fifth-degree felony; and one count of domestic violence with firearm specification, a second-degree misdemeanor. Pringle allegedly on or about this past April 26 purposely engaged in two counts of conduct that, if successful, would have constituted or resulted in the offense of murder. He also allegedly on or about that same date knowingly caused or attempted to cause physical harm to Brown County Sheriff’s Deputy Jerry Crawford and Mt. Orab Police Office Joe Layton by means of a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance identified as being a shotgun. Regarding the seconddegree felony count of felonious assault, Pringle allegedly on or about this past April 26 caused or attempted to cause physical harm to another person, who was identified as being a family or household member, by means of a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance identified as being a shotgun. He also allegedly on or about that same date caused serious physical harm to police cruisers owned by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office and the Mt. Orab Police Department with the loss to the value of each of those cruisers being $500 or more. Regarding the domestic violence count, Pringle on or about this past April 26 allegedly caused, by threat of force, a family or household member to believe he would cause imminent physical harm to her. The indictment stated Pringle previously had been convicted in Clermont County Municipal Court on May 18, 1995, of one count of domestic violence, a second-degree misdemeanor. A BCSO press release stated a deputy was dispatched the night of April 26 to 15282 Bodman Road, Mt. Orab, to a domestic violence call involving a weapon. A Mt. Orab police officer responded as backup. Brown County Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger stated when the two officers got to the house, Pringle shot at them with a 12-gauge semiautomatic shotgun. The pellets allegedly shot by Pringle reportedly struck both cruisers used by the officers without injuring either officer. The press release stated Pringle and his wife had been having a verbal argument when he allegedly left the room and came back with a shotgun. His wife allegedly fled to another room which was occupied by her mother and a man. Wenninger reported the three occupants of that room heard the gunshot as Pringle allegedly fired at the two officers. Shortly thereafter the suspect allegedly entered the room where they were at, and the other man reportedly grabbed Pringle and held him down until deputies took him into custody. According to deputies, one round of pellets allegedly had been discharged through the living room facing the driveway, apparently from where he had fired at the officers, and another round allegedly had been discharged in one of that residence’s bedrooms and went completely through the wall. Other indictments included: • Keith E. Fields, 24, whose address was listed as being unknown, was indicted on one count of failure to register a change of address, a first-degree felony. Fields allegedly on or about this past April 4 failed to provide written notice to BCSO at least 20 days prior to changing the address of his residence, school, or institution of higher education during a period in which he was required to register with BCSO, and it was mentioned the most seriously violated sexually-oriented or child victim-oriented offense that was the basis of the registration, notice of intent to reside, change of address notification, or address verification was a first-degree felony rape offense of which he was convicted May 8, 2002, in Clermont County

Juvenile Court. • Donnie J. Morgan, 31, whose address was listed as being unknown, was indicted on one count of failure to register a change of address, a third-degree felony. Morgan allegedly on or about this past March 13 failed to provide written notice to BCSO at least 20 days prior to changing the address of his residence, school, or institution of higher education during a period in which he was required to register with BCSO, and it was mentioned the most seriously violated sexually-oriented or child victim-oriented offense that was the basis of the registration, notice of intent to reside, change of address notification, or address verification was a fourth-degree felony corruption of a minor offense of which he was convicted May 19, 1998, in Clermont County Common Pleas Court. It also was mentioned Morgan had been convicted of or pleaded guilty in Clermont County Common Pleas Court on Dec. 13, 2004, to a third-degree felony count of failure to notify of a change of address. • Darrin D. Bradbury, 21, whose address was listed as being unknown, was indicted on one count of failure to register a change of address, a third-degree felony. Bradbury allegedly on or about this past March 26 failed to provide written notice to BCSO at least 20 days prior to changing the address of his residence, school, or institution of higher education during a period in which he was required to register with BCSO, and it was mentioned the most seriously violated sexually-oriented or child victim-oriented offense that was the basis of the registration, notice of intent to reside, change of address notification, or address verification was a fifth-degree attempt (unlawful sexual conduct with a minor) offense of which he was convicted March 31, 2009, in Clermont County Common Pleas Court. • Brian Lanford, 39, of Cincinnati, was indicted on one count of violating a protection order, a fifth-degree felony. Lanford allegedly on or about Oct. 16, 2009, recklessly violated the terms of an issued protection order or approved consent agreement that had been issued April 7, 2009, by the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Division of Domestic Relations. The indictment also stated Lanford had been convicted on March 16, 2009, in Hamilton County Municipal Court of violating a protection order. • Anthony M. Richmond, 21, of Dayton, and Roy W. Hill Jr., 20, of Lecanto, Fla., were indicted in separate indictments on one count each of breaking and entering and possessing criminal tools in connection with a break-in at an unoccupied structure in Brown County with which both apparently and allegedly were involved. Richmond and Hill allegedly on or about this past April 27 trespassed by force, stealth or deception in an unoccupied structure identified as being a warehouse with the purpose of committing a theft offense therein. They also allegedly on or about that same date possessed or had under their control substances, devices, instruments, or articles identified as being pry bars, a sledgehammer, ball bats, screwdrivers, other assorted tools, dark clothing, knit caps, gloves, black bandanas, and portable radios with the purpose of using them criminally and with circumstances indicating those items allegedly involved in an offense were intended for use in a felony commission. An indictment means a grand jury found that enough evidence exists that an accused person likely committed the crime(s) with which he or she is charged. An indictment by itself, however, does not mean the person is guilty of a specific crime or crimes or that he or she actually committed a specific crime or crimes.

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Suspect allegedly shot at two law enforcement officers on April 26

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While Georgetown Police Chief Forrest “Buddy” Coburn commented “it’s real easy to turn a blind eye when we see something wrong happening to someone else,” he added several Georgetown citizens have the courage and civil commitment to become involved when they witness or suspect something illegal is occurring. Such an incident occurred about 4:20 a.m. May 16, Coburn reported, when a local citizen observed three individuals acting in a suspicious manner at the Applegate Car Wash on Mt. Orab Pike in Georgetown. That citizen immediately called the Brown County Communication Center (Enhanced 911) in Georgetown, which dispatched Georgetown police officers Shaun Inlow and Kendall Kumpf. Kumpf responded directly to the scene and determined there had been a break-in at the car

wash building. Inlow observed three people traveling on foot and going away from the general area. Coburn reported when the suspects observed the patrol car, they ran from the area. Inlow immediately began pursuing the suspects, and as he approached the intersection of East North and North Apple streets, he observed a woman in the road waving at him. That woman advised the officer she had observed three subjects run into the bushes. Inlow followed the suspects and reportedly observed a rope swing moving as if it had been pushed. When Inlow checked near it he observed a sewer drain that went under the road and then observed two feet crawling into the sewer. When he looked into the sewer he reportedly observed all three suspects crawling through it. He ordered the suspects out

at gunpoint, and Coburn reported Kumpf arrived about that time to back up Inlow. All three suspects were handcuffed and transported to the Brown County Adult Detention Center in Georgetown to be interviewed. One adult suspect, Joshua Purdin of Love Road, Georgetown, and a 17-year-old juvenile suspect cooperated and gave full confessions as to their part in the crime, according to Coburn. The other adult suspect, James E. Sizemore of Love Road allegedly denied any involvement in the theft and wanted to talk to an attorney. Sizemore had just been released from prison on March 30 on theft-related charges, according to the police chief. Upon Sizemore’s request for an attorney, the interviewing officer ended the questioning. Coburn reported the investigating officers returned to the

scene and met with the car wash owner and processed the crime scene. They observed the video surveillance tape and reportedly were able to see all three suspects entering into the building and taking items from inside after Sizemore allegedly had

Burger bash at Mt. Orab Wendy’s Thursday, May 27 The Mt. Orab Wendy's restaurant is sponsoring a Burger Bash for the Southern Ohio Express Girls Fastpitch Softball organization on Thursday, May 27, from 5 - 9 p.m. Mt. Orab Wendy’s will donate 10 percent of the evening's proceeds to the team, to help with team expenses.

District’s nominee for the Leadership in Educational Excellence Teacher of The Year Award, which is coordinated by the Brown County Educational Service Center in Georgetown. That award recipient will be announced this coming August. The superintendent mentioned he had participated the previous week in a ceremony in Columbus in which WBHS senior Sarah Kelsey received the Franklin B. Walter Award for Brown County presented by the Ohio Educational Service Center Association. Other Items Approved Board members also approved the following items on April 19: • Region 14 – Hopewell Center Cooperative Agency Agreement for Fiscal Year 2011. WBLSD Open • The Enrollment Policy for the 201011 School Year. • Three waiver days and an early release for seniors in the WBHS Class of 2010. • A waiver application to the Ohio Department of Education for professional development days during the 2010-2011 School Year. • A resolution for Section 125 Flexible Fringe Benefits Plan in which employees may choose to have some of their pre-taxed pay placed in a Flexible Spending Account to be used for such expenses as doctor’s visit co-payments. • Posting of five WBHS Summer School teaching positions. • An advertisement to accept bids for the sale of a maintenance van owned by the district. • Approval for five out-ofcounty trips for district employees or WBHS organizations to Columbus; Indianapolis; Louisville and Fort Boonesborough, Ky.; and Newark, Ohio. • Notice of a public meeting at 7 a.m. Monday, June 21, for the purpose of considering the employment of retired staff members. • Appropriations and revenue modifications. The board’s next meeting is scheduled at 7 p.m. this Tuesday, May 18, at Mt. Orab Elementary School. This is a change of date and location since the board normally meets on the third Monday of each month at the WBLSD Administrative Offices in Mt. Orab.

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The Western Brown Local School District Board of Education on April 19 approved more than 50 certificated and classified employee contracts and head coach contracts for the 2010-11 School Year. Certificated contracts for the new year, which begins Thursday, July 1, are as follow: • Kimberly Scheffler, fiveyear contract. • April Becraft, Kristin Lang, Scott Reed and Tom Whyte, continuing contracts. • Katy Loudon, Max Vavilov, Rosa Weyrich and Jeremy Wheeler, three-year contracts. • Dustin Dean, Tanya DelVecchio, Kara Ernst, Sara Jordan, Shannon Mullis, Melanie Trumble (half-time position), Peter Warren and Jill West, two-year contracts. • Alli Battson, Brett Beucler, Melissa Brown, Allyson Cockrell, Cynthia Donathan, Wendel Donathan, Evan Dreyer, Douglas Dyer, Kelly Hahn, Kimberly Harmon, Madonna Hedger, Landon McManis, Ellie Olson, Brandy Pitzer, David Pollauf, Angela Richards, Julie Rogers, Brenna Round, Michael Sepi, Samantha Smith and Roger Taylor, one-year contracts. Classified contracts for the new year are as follow: • Brenda Chaney, Christine Griffith and Courtney Kelley, continuing contracts. • Tiffany Bickel, Clint Bingaman, Tracy Fulmer, Jason Keller and Kathy Scott, twoyear contracts. Western Brown High School head coach and cheerleading advisor contracts for the new year are as follow: • Anna Howell, varsity girls soccer coach. • Evan Dreyer, varsity football coach. • Doug Williams, varsity boys basketball coach. • Jennifer Taylor, varsity football cheerleading advisor and varsity basketball cheerleading advisor. • Heather Cooper, varsity volleyball coach and assistant athletic director. • Wendel Donathan, head wrestling coach and strength coach. • Mike Chapman, academic team sponsor. Board members, meeting in regular session, also approved the following employee resig-

nations, retirements and leaves of absence: • Debra Hesler, WBHS teacher (resignation for retirement purposes effective Tuesday, June 1). • Nancy Moore, Mt. Orab Elementary School teacher (resignation/retirement effective June 1). • Dusty Gray, WBHS assistant principal (retire/rehire effective Monday, May 31). • Diana Lawson, Mt. Orab Middle School teacher (resignation effective end of 2009-10 School Year). • Ambera Robinson, MOMS teacher (resignation effective end of 2009-10 School Year). Curtis, • Rhiannon Hamersville ElementaryMiddle School teacher (resignation effective end of 2009-10 School Year). • Diane Moore, bus aide (leave of absence effective May 3 through Wednesday, June 2). The board also approved these other employment matters: • Tim Hunt, WBHS volunteer assistant baseball coach for 2009-10 School Year. • Tara Griffith, Brad Meeker, and Ed Mark Rayner Willoughby, substitute bus drivers/aides for 2009-10 School Year. • Steve Hannah, WBHS volunteer assistant softball coach, 2009-10 School Year. • Nate Wilson, Jessica Jones, Megan Jones and Larry O’Hara, HEMS volunteer track coaches for 2009-10 School Year. Students, Workers Honored Also at the meeting, District Superintendent Jeffrey Royalty informed the board WBHS senior Melissa McQuitty was to be honored as Brown County’s Student Award Winner in the Region 14 Hopewell Exceptional Achievement Awards Program, and Joe Corrill, a bus driver for handicapped students in the district, also was to be honored in that program. (In a telephone interview this past week, Royalty reported McQuitty had gone on to be the Student Award Winner for all of Region 14 and qualified for State competition. Region 14 – Hopewell Center, based in Highland County, provides special education services to schools in its region that contract with it.) Royalty also reported MOES fourth-grade teacher Todd Faust was the Western Brown

The police chief stated he wanted to thank the two Georgetown citizens who assisted police for their commitment to keeping their village safe. “Without their cooperation the quick and successful end to this case probably would not have occurred.” He said at this point the police officers have charged all three individuals with three felony counts and two misdemeanor counts.

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Letters to the Editor Reader says BCGH is a lifeline for Brown County Dear Editor, This is a letter written in response to the commentary presented by Dr. Brian Miller concerning the comparisons between Brown County General Hospital (BCGH) and Mercy Anderson Hospital. BCGH never claimed to be what it isn’t. It does not have a Level 2 Nursery or a NICU or 24/7 anesthesia services in house. What it is however, is a lifeline to those people who live 50 or 60 miles away from Mercy Anderson that will not make the more than an hour long drive to safely deliver their baby. We don’t have a Level 2 Nursery, but we do have Board-Certified Pediatricians specially-

trained to manage newborn infants and have done so with exceptional quality for more than 10 years. We don’t have in house anesthesia, but they are available within 15 minutes. Waiting 30 minutes (most often less) for surgical preparation is better than being in a car on the way to Mercy Anderson for 60 minutes or more without any help. BCGH offers the convenience and hometown personal touch for the majority of expectant mothers. For those with known high risks, they are referred appropriately to the Perinatologists in Cincinnati. What Dr. Miller has failed to realize, despite having practiced at BCGH, is

provide the exceptional care to stabilize the mother for possible transfer or deliver the newborn and stabilize them until they can be safely transferred to a facility with a NICU. Both hospitals are necessary and have their own roles in the management of pregnant women in Brown County and the surrounding areas. The quality of care at BCGH meets the level of care required for a Level I hospital and has a vital role in serving the community and the people of this area. Dr. Suzanne Gunter Brown County Regional Health Center-Mt. Orab

BCGH laboratory standing by to provide blood Dear Editor, I am writing in regards to the letter from Dr. Brian Miller. In his letter Dr. Miller states “if any bleeding emergency should arise-most blood products are at least an hour away at Brown County.” To be factually accurate, Brown County General Hospital always has on hand the most commonly used blood products with qualified staff on duty 24 hours per day to meet whatever demand for blood any patient needs. The

volume of products on hand is monitored in conjunction with the Hoxworth Blood Center on a constant basis. Hoxworth Blood Center is the sole supplier of blood products for ALL hospitals in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Eastern Indiana. Our laboratory has always strived to provide in a timely manner, the items needed for any scheduled or emergency transfusions. Again, we have trained staff on duty round the clock to make sure blood

Reader says Rhonemus should have been at top Letter to the Editor, First off, we don’t want anyone to think we choose sides or are throwing stones, cause all we know is what we read on the front page of the May 16 Brown County Press, but we feel so sad that in our county and our country these stories are in our newspapers: ‘Father and son gunned down’, ‘Mt. Orab man facing death penalty charged with buying murder’, ‘Two women found dead’, ‘Lawyer says judge is a maniac’, ‘ Charges

dropped against Brown County wildlife officer’. The only bright spot on the front page was about a man of integrity and his death. Mr. Rhonemus was a man that should not be at the bottom of the page, but because of his life and example should be at the top of the page. Al, to you and your family, we say thanks for being a man of integrity and your belief in God. Ken and Bev Kelch Sardinia

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that it requires MORE skill, not less, to make proactive decisions to get expectant mothers to higher level care facilities in a timely manner so that their babies are born with the higher level of care that they or their mothers may need. Vaginal deliveries after cesarean section (so-called VBACs) are higher risk procedures that should not be done at a facility such as BCGH, but rather at a facility that can better handle the complications that may arise if that is what the mother prefers. When it is not possible to safely transfer the expectant mother who is having complications, the physicians and nurses at BCGH are there to

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products are compatible for an individual in need. I regret that Dr. Miller never shared his concerns with me or our pathologist Dr. Blake Nestok, before I read it in the paper. Anyone who has questions or concerns about our abilities to deal with bleeding emergen-

cies is welcome to contact me. Barbara A. Virost, MT (ASCP) Director, Laboratory Services Brown County General Hospital

WAYNE GATES, EDITOR pened. But it does show what law enforcement is dealing with as they try to find out the circumstances behind these deaths. At this point, nobody knows where the investigations will lead. New facts may come to light, connections may or may not be found between the victims. Nobody knows yet. The truth will come out eventually. When it does, it will be reported. ******************* I would like to thank the almost 700 people that have become fans of the Brown County Press on Facebook. I’d like to get that number to over 1000, so if you are a member of Facebook, please take a moment to become a fan. The facebook page is updated regularly, and it’s a great way to keep in touch with the people that are responsible for the long history of success and stability that the Brown County Press enjoys. I encourage any of you with thoughts or opinions to share them with me in whatever form you desire. Whether it’s a letter to the Editor, a facebook post, an email or a phone call, your opinions and thoughts are always welcome. I welcome your story ideas as well. I can’t cover something if I don’t know about it. Enjoy your week and stay safe.

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Poll workers well fed while performing duties Dear Editor, They did it again! Fayetteville merchants fed us poll workers in the three precincts located at Perry Township Community Building. Yes! Ralph Quallen brought us donuts in the early morning. Jess Millicen delivered us lunch, compliments of Elaine

Thompson of Subway, and then supper fromSkyline, provided by nader David. Kiley’s market kept us hydrated with soda all day. Many thanks to all of you. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Jeanne Glassmeyer Presiding Judge Perry West

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Mayor grateful for the help of volunteers Dear Editor, On Saturday May 15, 2010, twelve members of the Church of Christ met at the village cemetery to weed eat and mow the cemetery. This was only one of many projects that the church does to help and give back to our community. The cemetery has never looked better and it was a pleasant surprise for me to see it given the care and respect that it deserves. I would like to thank all of the members who took there time to work in the cemetery this past weekend. The following workers were: Stan Mignourey, Jim Boling, Bill Boling Sr., Bill Boling Jr., Daniel Mignourey, Dave Mignourey, Assoc. Pastor Robbie Bolmeyer, Reggie Fender, Jim Tutt, Jeremy and Tiffany Mignourey, and Harold Dorsey. All the work that these individuals did this past weekend is very much appre-

ciated and well deserved. For myself and on the behalf of the Village of Sardinia Council we want to extend our gratitude for the fine work on the cemetery. Thank you and God bless. Mayor Todd L. Bumbalough Village of Sardinia

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Flower sale a big success Dear Editor, The annual Hamersville School Flower Sale, held May 5th - 7th, was a huge success. Thank you to all those who came and supported the sale. Also, a big thanks to Debbie McKinney and McKinney Mart for donating the bags. Thank You to Raines Farms for the wonderful flowers and to the countless volunteers who helped setup, sell, and clean up at the event. Matt Ernst

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One confirmed murder, two gun related deaths and two mysterious deaths down on the river has pretty much everyone talking. And the very latest that I can report in the Blanton, Berry and Lakes deaths is...there isn’t anything new to report. The Ripley Police Department and Brown County Sheriff’s Office are working very hard to find out what happened to the four people who lost their lives. They are waiting for lab tests and other information that hasn’t come in yet. Keep in mind that yes, five people are dead. But so far, only one has been confirmed to be a murder. So at this point, even saying “the five murders” is premature. I’m in touch regularly with the investigators. When they tell me something I’ll tell you, both on www.browncountypress.com and in this newspaper. What I will not do is write a story full of words like “may” and “possibly” and talk about “possible connections” between the victims. Last week, I asked Detective Sergeant Donnie Wagoner of the Brown County Sheriff’s Office “Are you investigating any connection between the victims in Aberdeen and Ripley?” His answer: “No, we are not.” Wagoner did tell me that he had heard rumors of at least five more “murders” in Brown County, from one person found floating in the river, to two more double killings. Needless to say, none of those deaths actually hap-

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HealthSource hires new Ob/Gyn physician HealthSource of Ohio is pleased to announce that it has hired Casey Ogburn, MD, an obstetrician/gynecologist who will begin practice in July. Dr. Ogburn will join Dr. Sherry Johnson and Dr. Robert Benintendi in providing women's health services at HealthSource's Batavia, Mt. Orab and Seaman Offices. Dr. Ogburn, along with Dr. Johnson, will deliver babies at Mercy Hospital Anderson. "I chose Healthsource because it provides me the opportunity to practice medicine for the reasons I pursued the career. I came from a small community and like the way people appreciate the quality care that we can bring to them. I look forward to developing relationships with all of the patients and staff throughout the system," says Dr. Ogburn. HealthSource President & CEO says, "Dr. Ogburn is a highly qualified physician from the Good Samaritan/Bethesda training program and we are so pleased that he chose to join HealthSource. It allows us to grow our ob/gyn program to meet the needs of patients throughout Adams, Brown and Clermont counties."

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Kibler Lumber to repeat salute to veterans With the Memorial Day Holiday approaching, Kibler Lumber plans to repeat their salute to honor those who have served in the armed services by displaying snapshots of their service days on a Photo Wall of Appreciation in the Kibler Lumber stores. “We honored our veterans in this way last year,” said Mt Orab store manager Randy Colliver. “There was such a good response that we decided to repeat the salute again this year.” Veterans are invited to bring

St. Michael Catholic Church, Mt. Orab and The Gaslight Theater Players hold dinner theatre A night of dinner, laughs, and moustache-twirling villains awaits you on June 11 and 12 at 6:30 p.m. with Love Rides the Rails, a melodrama with music. Will the hero win his true love’s heart? Will the villain’s dastardly scheme succeed? Who will be tied to the railroad tracks, and can anybody save them? St. Michael Church of Mt. Orab invites you to find out at their dinner theater fundraising event. Love Rides the Rails includes some faces you may remember from the Gaslight Theater stage: Ted Lovett,

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in copies of photos of themselves while in the service. The photos will be displayed in the store for all the community view. In exchange for the copy of the photo, each veteran will be given a free vintage Kibler cap and a Kibler Best Reward card providing them a 10 per cent discount on their next purchase at Kibler. “Those who have served in the armed services have sacrificed a lot, and this is just a small way for us to show our appreciation,” stated Colliver. “Our customers really enjoyed viewing the photos and exchanging stories about their service days.” “Each veteran submitting a snapshot will be entered in a grand prize drawing for a Skil cordless drill and jigsaw combo kit,” continued Colliver. Copies of photos need to be submitted by Saturday, May 22. The grand prize drawing will be held Saturday, May 29. The snapshots will be displayed in the store until mid June. Kibler is located at 665 East Main Street, Mt Orab. For more information and to learn of any restrictions that apply, please contact Kibler sales manager, Jenny Conrad, at (937) 444-2555 or (800) 5234716, Ext 3023. Photos may also be submitted by e-mail to j e n n y c o n r a d @ k i b l e r l u m b e r. c o m . Please include the name of the service person, the branch of service and the years served. (Sorry. Photos will not be returned. Please provide

The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Georgetown Post is currently investigating a one vehicle fatal crash that occurred on May 18, 2010, at approximately 1:30 a.m. The crash occurred on State Route 41, one tenth of a mile north of mile post 24 in Meigs Township, Adams County. Douglas E. McIlwain, age 59 of Peebles, Ohio was operating a 2009 Ford Focus northbound on State Route 41 approximately two miles south of Peebles, Ohio. Preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway striking a wire fence and several trees. The driver, Douglas E. McIlwain was wearing a safety belt at the time of the crash. He was pronounced deceased at the scene of the incident by the Adams County Coroners Office. The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol Georgetown Post.

Winery reopens for Memorial Day wine release Internationally-recognized, award-winning Kinkead Ridge Winery will open for the release of the 2009 white wines on Saturday May 29 and Monday May 31, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The new releases are the 2009 Kinkead Ridge Viognier/Roussanne, and the 2009 River Village Cellars White Wine, a blend perfect for the summer. The winery will be not be open this summer due to difficult harvest conditions in 2009 which affected the quantity of white wine available. There is a growing interest in locally produced food, both in the "Slow Food" movement, and the "Locavore" movement. Kinkead Ridge grows all their own grapes at their vineyard, which was established in 1999 on a ridge above the Ohio River. For more information, see www.KinkeadRidge.com or call 937-392-6077.

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18th Annual Observance of the National Day of Prayer May 6 at the Courthouse Square in Georgetown. A Praise Band from Living Church of Five Mile in Green Township performed worship music before the observance began about 7 p.m. Former Brown County of Commerce Chamber Director Ray Becraft opened the Observance by giving a brief history of NDP. While this year marks its 59th Annual Observance nationwide, the event has been held on the first Thursday every May beginning in 1988. “Believe me, I am glad to see a good crowd here tonight,” Becraft commented in light of the ruling issued earlier this year by a U.S. District Court judge in Wisconsin that NDP was unconstitutional. That ruling hasn’t been enforced, however, pending appeals in other federal courts. Becraft also said, “The need for repentance and prayer, both individual and corporate, has never been more obvious. Our nation’s future rests on the will-

Mt Orab UMC sets VBS dates, dinner reminder The Mt. Orab United Methodist Church has already began plans for this summer's Vacation Bible School. The theme this year is Galactic Blast. The dates for VBS are July 26-30. More information will be coming. Don’t forget that Saturday, May 22, is the Community Dinner. This is a free dinner for the churches Mt. Orab neighbors. The dinner is scheduled from 11am-1pm. We are serving hot dogs, hamburgers, cole slaw, french fries, and desserts. Reservations needed to have been made by May 19. For more information call 937-444-1046. Mt. Orab United Methodist Church is located on the corner of US 68 and Elm.

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A large number of the people attending Brown County’s National Day of Prayer Observance on May 6 participate in the Simultaneous Bible Reading Event on Courthouse Square in downtown Georgetown.

ingness of its people to sincerely seek the Lord’s protection, providence and blessing. “So today let us all remember that many may reject our appeals, they may reject our message, they may oppose our arguments, they may despise our persons, but they are helpless against our prayers.” Those attending pledged allegiance to the American flag, the Christian flag, and the Holy Bible before a youth choir from Still Waters Mennonite Church in Franklin Township sang a few selections beginning with the familiar hymn “Lily of The Valley”. “Centers” Prayers Offered Prayer then was offered for “the seven centers of power” in the United States. Brown County Board of Commissioners President Margery Paeltz prayed for government leaders including President Barack Obama and those serving in Congress. Paeltz prayed that God would grant Obama wisdom and that He would help members of Congress truly meet the needs of the people they serve. The Rev. David Eversole, of Georgetown pastor Presbyterian Church, prayed for churches and mentioned how God will take care of churches once they develop a relationship with God’s son Jesus Christ. Eversole prayed that God’s Spirit would rest on congregations and their pastors. Businessman Jim Tolin prayed for area businesses that God would give their owners wisdom to manage them in

these tough economic times. Georgetown residents Andy and Millie Fain prayed for area educators. Mr. Fain mentioned that while “prayer is the most powerful resource we have in this life,” people often turn to prayer only as “a last resort”. He thanked God “for giving us this power of prayer” while Mrs. Fain prayed that God would enable adults not only to educate children in the things of the world but also about God’s future kingdom to come. Tamma Plymesser, director of the Pregnancy Resource Center of Brown County, prayed for families. “We know you created families,” Plymesser prayed, mentioning that throughout history societies have failed when families have failed. She asked God to help parents realize they need to teach their children about Him. The Rev. Bill Kirby, chaplain at Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown, prayed for the military. Kirby said that as a Vietnam War veteran, “It is a great honor and privilege to lead you in the prayer for our military.” Kirby asked for God to provide “divine protection” to military men and women serving around the world, particularly in Iraq and Afghanistan. Newspaper publisher Steve Triplett prayed for members of the media and asked God to raise up members of the media who are people of morality and integrity and prayed that children would not turn their backs on God when they might

The Board of Trustees of Union Township, Brown County, is accepting bids for 2010 for leveling and resurfacing Kinkead Road from North Pole Road to Chicken Hollow Road. Please provide unit price per ton applied and rolled. The bid involves leveling bad spots as designated by trustees with a selfpropelled paver with 441 Type 1 surface coarse asphalt of approximately 450 tons. The bid involves resurfacing the entire roadway with measurements of an average of 14 feet width with 2” of 441 Type 1 surface coarse asphalt approximately 1130 tons including driveway and mailbox approaches and intersections of North Pole and Chicken Hollow. The price should include all labor, equipment and materials to complete the job. A Union Township Trustee or employee will be on site to collect a weigh ticket for each load of asphalt. All sealed bid, accompanied by the certificate of liability insurance and Worker’s Compensation Insurance must be in the possession of a Union Township Trustee or Fiscal Officer by the meeting scheduled for June 3, 2010, at 7:30 pm at the Union Township Public Library. Bids will be opened at that time. Completion date for the work under contract will be August 12, 2010. The Trustees reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Mail bids to Union Township, P.O. Box 29, Ripley, Ohio 45167. Trustees: Richard Haitz 937-392-4584, Mark W. Kinder 937-392-4490 and Martin Plymesser 937-392-4225.

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become influenced by some wrong things presented to them in the media. Prayer For America Offered Becraft then led those assembled in the 2010 Prayer For The United States composed by the Rev. Franklin Graham, NDP honorary chairman and a son of famed evangelist the Rev. Billy Graham. That prayer began, “Lord, we are thankful for the abundant blessings You have bestowed on America. Our forefathers looked to You as protector, provider, and the Promise of Hope, but we have wandered far from that firm foundation. May we repent for turning our backs on Your faithfulness. We pray that this great nation will be restored by Your forgiveness.”

Serious Injury Crash The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a two vehicle serious injury crash. The crash occurred on May 19, 2010 at approximately 4:50 P.M. at the intersection of Bodman Road and Bardwell West Road, Sterling Township, Brown County, Ohio. A 1998 Chevrolet 3500, operated by Stephen L. Gaskin, age 26, of Feesburg, Ohio was traveling southbound on Bodman Road. A 1999 Ford Ranger, operated by Kenneth Childers, age 80, of Williamsburg, Ohio was traveling eastbound on Bardwell West Road at Bodman Road. The preliminary investigation indicates that Mr. Childers failed to yield from a stop sign and was struck by the southbound vehicle operated by Mr. Gaskin. Mr. Childers sustained life threatening injuries and was transported by Air Evac to the University of Cincinnati Hospital for treatment. Mr. Gaskin and his front seat occupant, Lawrence L. Gaskin, age 56, of Hamersville, Ohio both sustained injuries as a result of the crash. Lawrence L. Gaskin was transported via University Air Care to the University of Cincinnati Hospital for treatment. Stephen Gaskin sustained minor injuries and was transported via private vehicle for treatment. The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol Georgetown Post.

Ice Cream Supper to be held in Decatur An old fashioned Memorial Day Ice Cream Supper will be served in the Decatur Park on State Route 125, Monday, May 31 beginning at 5 p.m. Eight flavors of homemade ice cream will be served including chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, lemon, pineapple, banana, peach and cookies and cream along with a variety of sandwiches, cakes, peanut bars and refreshments. The event is being hosted by the Byrd Township School Preservation Committee with proceeds going to preserve and maintain the Decatur Community Center. Entertainment for the event will be provided by the Liberty Band. A short memorial service will precede the supper. The public is cordially invited to attend. In case of rain the event will be held at the Decatur Community Center on state Route 125.

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Obituaries Michael Anthony "Tony" Benjamin, 43

Robert W. “Bob” Frodge, 78

Michael Anthony "Tony" Benjamin, 43, Bethel, died suddenly May 13, 2010. Tony was the loving husband of Taffy L. (nee Brackett) Benjamin, dear father of Michael Evan Benjamin and step-father of Tara Lynn and Tiffany Stubblefield, dear son of Linda (Wilson) (Tom) Millman and the late Michael E. Benjamin, brother of Tommy Benjamin, stepbrother of Timothy P. and George T. Millman, Jr., halfbrother of Christina and Tim Benjamin. Services were Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel. Burial was in Laurel Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the donor 's choice.

Robert W. “Bob” Frodge, 78, Ripley, Oh., died Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at University Hospital in Cincinnati. He was a graduate of Higginsport High School and the University of Cincinnati’s Paramedic Program. Bob was well known for his athletic ability while in school and was inducted into the Brown County Athletic Hall of Fame and the Ripley Athletic Hall of Fame, in recent years. Mr. Frodge was the co-owner of Shoozees in Higginsport, Ohio for over forty years, he was a paramedic and was instrumental in starting the Ripley Life Squad, where he served as Captain of the squad for many years, he was the president of the Brown County Life Squad Association for many years, he served on the Advisory Committee for the American Heart Association for many years, he was a flight instructor for many years and a member of the National of Flight Association Instructors. He was also a member of the Ripley Church of Christ in Ripley. Mr. Frodge was born Nov. 23, 1931 in Higginsport, the son of the late Theodore “Lefty” and Mary (Brookbank) Frodge. Mr. Frodge is survived by his loving wife of twenty five years, Nancy (Parker) Frodge; two daughters - Rhonda Frodge, Ripley, and Sheree Knoche, Georgetown, Ky., one son, Mike Frodge, Ripley, three grandchildren - Damon Knoche, Springboro, Oh., Ambra Knoche, Lexington, Ky., and Eric Frodge, Ripley; three step daughters - Julie Steddom, Ripley, Jan Garner, Pella, Ia., and Joy Steddom, Lexington, Ky., four step grandchildren; two sisters Norma Carpenter, Ripley, and Penny Day. Funeral services were held on Monday, May 17, 2010 at Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley, where Rev. John Neu officiated. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to: The Ripley Life Squad of The Ripley Church of Christ.

William ‘Bill’ H. Althammer, 61 William "Bill" H. Althammer, 61, Sardinia, Oh.. died Sunday, May 9, 2010. A proud veteran of the Vietnam War and served his country for 14 yrs. He was the beloved husband of JoAnne (nee LaWarre) and loving father of Gregory S. Althammer, Christianna D. LaWarre and Michelle L. Althammer, dear grandfather of Brian, Deanna and Riley Althammer, John LaWarre and Taylor Althammer and great grandfather of one, devoted brother of David Althammer, Thomas Straub and Leah Becknell and the caring son of the late Harry & Helen Althammer and he is also survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews as well as many caring friends. Services were Thursday, May 13 at Strawser Funeral Home, Blue Ash.

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Dannie H. Blanton, 61

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Dannie H. 61, Blanton, Aberdeen, Oh., died Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at his residence. He was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran War Veteran, a retired pipe fitter and a member of the Pipefitters/Welders Local Union. Mr. Blanton was born Jan. 14, 1949 in Salyersville, Ky., the son of the late Charles and Josephine Blanton. He was the father of Scott Blanton, who is also deceased. Mr. Blanton is survived by one daughter, Paula Jo Blanton, Maysville, one grandson, Justin Ewdard Blanton, Pikeville, Ky., two brothers - Harold Blanton (Jan) and Kenneth Donald Blanton (Joy), both of Springfield, Oh., one sister, Linda Conley, Lewisburg, Oh. A memorial service was held on Monday, May 17, 2010 at Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley. Following the memorial service, military honors were provided by the Courts Fussnecker American Legion Post #367 of Ripley, Ohio.

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Burton L. Smith Sr., 77, passed away Bethel, Wednesday May 12, 2010. He was born Aug. 28, 1932 to the late Charles and Edith Smith. He was also preceded in death by sons, David and Terry Smith, five brothers and great-grandson Hayden Daniel Beckelhymer. He was a retired machinist. Burton was the loving husband of Patricia Smith. dear father of Linda Golden, Burton Smith Jr., Tim Smith, Rick Smith, Greg Smith,Lori Beckelhymer, Tracy Taylor, Susan Davis, also survived by 23 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren and brother of Bonnie Maphet. Services were Saturday May 15, 2010, at Kingsway Fellowship Church, Batavia. Interment was at Monroe Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Smith Family c/o Chase Bank Bethel, Ohio. EC Nurre served the family.

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Sister Ursula (Irene) Hausfeld, O.S.U., 75 Sister Ursula (Irene) Hausfeld, O.S.U. was born July 9, 1921 to Clarence and Mary Goebel Hausfeld in Dayton, Oh., died peacefully Sunday, May 2, 2010 at Mount Notre Dame Health Care Center, Cincinnati. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Clarence J. Hausfeld, Jr. (Phyllis). She is survived by five Cletus (Kay) brothers: Bernard (Louise), Robert (Phyllis), Eugene (Shirley) Jerome (Darlene) and Hausfeld and two sisters, Carmelita Duckro (Raymond, and Colette deceased) Habercorn (Joseph, deceased) and many nieces and nephews. She donated her body to the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine. A Memorial Mass was held on May 22, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Ursulines of Brown County, 20860 State Route 251, St. Martin, OH, 45118 or Mount Notre Dame Health Care Center, 699 Columbia Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45215.

Larry Alen Mullen, 75 Larry Alan Mullen, 75, Peebles, passed away Monday, May 17. Larry was born in Sardinia on June 11, 1934, the son of Albia Glen Mullen and Mable May (nee Hite) Mullen. He was the brother of Douglas Glenn Mullen. He is survived by his companion Dorothy ‘Jodi’ Adams, sons Gary Mullen, Greg Mullen and daughters Coleen Holleren, Rachel Harman, and Rebecca Mullen, Joe Murra, grandfather to 15 and a great grandfather. He was an alumni of Sardinia High School, class of 1952, a Navy Veteran of the Korean War, a retired truck driver of 27 years, a portrayer of General Robert E. Lee and Civil War Re-enactor, a loving father and good friend. Visitation services were Monday, May 24 from 6-8 p.m. at sardinia Church of Christ, Sardinia. Graveside services will be at Sardinia Cemetery on Friday, May 28 at 5 p.m. Beam-Fender Funeral Home, Sardinia served the family.

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Chester A. Holton, 89, Russellville, Oh., passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010, at the Brown County General Hospital, Georgetown, Oh. He was born in Byrd Township, Decatur, Ohio, Jan. 4, 1921 the son of the late Nicholas Lewis and Mary L. (Liggett) Holton. He is also preceded in death by wife Carolyn (West) Holton, three brothers, Ralph Holton, Frank Holton and Joe Holton, and one sister, Mary Effie Crossmock, He was in the United States Navy and served his country in the Pacific during WWII; he was a Real Estate Broker and an Insurance Agent and the owner and operator of Holton Insurance & Real Estate; a member of the Russellville Church of Christ where he served as past Chairman of the Board & also an Elder; a member of the Russellville American Legion Walter Miller Post #394; member of the Russellville Kiwanis Club, 32nd degree Mason, member Russellville Masonic Lodge F & AM # 166; a member of the Brown County Scottish Rite and the Scottish Rite Cincinnati Valley Chapter and also a Kentucky Colonel. Chester is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Philip White, Ripley, one granddaughter, Katie White; two sisters-inlaw, Carol (Mrs. Frank) Holton, Georgetown, Elizabeth (Mrs. Joe) Holton, Ripley, and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. were held Services Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the Russellville Church of Christ under the direction of Meeker Funeral Home. Don Young officiated. Burial will follow at the Linwood Cemetery in Russellville, with Graveside Military Rites by the Walter Miller Post # 394. Memorials may be made to the Russellville Church of Christ, P.O. Box 189, Russellville, OH 45168 or Ohio Valley Manor, Activities Fund, 5280 US Route 62 & 68, Ripley, OH 45167 or Liberty Chapel Perpetual Care Association, c/o Dale Gray, 5402 Pisgah Ridge Rd. Ripley, Oh 45167.

Wilma M. (nee Lewis) Williams, 87 Wilma M. (nee Lewis) Williams, 87, Tate Twp. passed away on May 10, 2010. Wilma was born Dec. 16, 1922. Wilma was the wife of the late James Harold Williams, mother of James W. Williams, grandmother of Renae Rutherford (Tim), James Williams II and Shawna Jones, great-grandmother of nine and great-great-grandmother of seven, and sister of Josephine Angel. She was preceded in death by her sister Wanda Luttrell and brother Alvis Eugene Lewis. Services were Saturday May 15 at the Bethel Assembly of God Church. E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family

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Amelia church honors veterans The First Baptist of Amelia will be presenting a special veterans Memorial Day service on Sunday, May 30 at 10:30 a.m. to honor all veterans. Bring your families and please join us in this great honor to show our appreciation to our veterans. Memorabilia will be displayed. All veterans are welcome. Take time to thank a veteran. The church is located at 85 West Main Street, Amelia.

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NO WINE Look with me in Jeremiah 35. Jeremiah was a man of God, a great prophet, speaking at the time when the ten tribes of Israel were already carried away. The tribes of Judah and Benjamin still retained the city of Jerusalem and the Temple. Jeremiah was warning them to change some of the things they were doing or else they would lose what they had. I think that principle of change or else is still true of unsaved people today. If they do not change they will definitely have a devastating loss. They will lose their soul. Jesus said in Matthew 16:26: “For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” However, in Jeremiah 35 God is making a comparison for His people. He is comparing the obedience of a man’s children to how He wants His children to obey Him. He asked: if these sons obey their father why will not my children obey me? Let us begin in verse 1: “The word which came unto Jeremiah from the LORD in the days of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, saying, Go unto the house of the Rechabites, and speak unto them, and bring them into the house of the LORD, into one of the chambers, and give them wine to drink.” Now skip down to verse 6: “But they said, We will drink no wine: for Jonadab the son of Rechab our father commanded us, saying, Ye shall drink no wine, neither ye, nor your sons for ever.” The drinking of alcohol is not God’s main subject here. God is talking about how these sons obeyed their father. The script writers of TV programs and movies today turn it around backwards. In order to be a good parent today you should do everything your children request of you. That is the world’s slant. However, you will not find that in the Bible. In Colossians 3:20 the Bible tells us: “Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.” The Fifth Commandment states: “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.” That is God’s slant on how it should be in this world. Therefore God told Jeremiah that He wanted to use Jonadab’s children as a comparison to His own children. Jonadab’s sons obeyed their father. As God’s children we ought to obey our Father. He said that we ought to love one another and get along with one another. We ought to consider that what God says He

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Geary’s celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Don and Jeanell Geary, Mt. orab celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Tinahely, Ireland. Don and Jeanell were married April 2, 1960 at the Mt. Orab Church of Christ. The trip to Ireland was given to them by their family, Jina and David Bohl, Mt. Orab, Franci, Mike, Dakota and Savannah Wilson, Mt. Orab and Lee Geary, Dayton. A dinner celebrating the event was also given to them at the home of Lee Geary. Pictured is a 1600’s stone church located on the Irish sea about 10 miles from Courttown, Ireland.

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Eastern 6th graders study ancient cultures Eastern Middle School sixth graders studied the cultures of the Aztecs, Incas, Mayas and the Mississippians, all of which were located in the Western Hemisphere. Students researched the political and social characteristics of these civilizations, as well as the impact on later civilizations. Students were given 2 weeks to research, take notes, prepare for a test and complete a hands-on-project. As part of this project students were asked to choose from one of the following: design and construct an Inca suspension bridge, Inca sundial, Maya calendar stone, Corn People, Quipa Math, Mummies, Clothing Catalog, Maya Trading Cards and a CSI activity called “Who Stole the Bones from the Underworld.”. Under the guidance of Mrs. Bradley, the students presented their projects to their class. The Eastern Middle School sixth grade students had great time learning about the ancient civilizations.

On May 12 Rick and Chris Longhauser welcomed members of the Zane Trace Antique Car Club to their beautiful home in Bethel. President Longhauser called the meeting to order. Prayer for the evening meal was offered by Don Edwards. A delicious pot luck dinner was enjoyed by all. When the meeting resumed, the president led the group in the Pledge to the Flag. Roll call and the minutes of the April 14 meeting were read by the secretary. Martha Perry read the treasurers report. May birthday's reported were Mary Moore, Bob Myers and Rick Longhauser. Members known to be on the sick list were Gloria Puckett, Roger Neal, Shirley Carter and Ferd Rettke. Rick and Chris are the proud owners of a 1928 Model A Ford Roadster. Rick said a few changes were made and the Model A was ready for a road trip. Bob and Eileen Blake joined the Northern Ky. Model T Ford Club for a tour on April 18 in the Cincinnati area. Some points of interest were Parys Farms, Winton Woods Campgrounds and a drive through the village of Glendale to view the beautiful homes that date back to the 19th century. Bob and Eileen Blake drove their 1925 Model T Ford Coupe. Rick and Chris Longhauser enjoyed a few days on a farm in the beautiful state of Georgia visiting with their family. The June meeting will be held in Georgetown at the Fireside Restaurant. With no other business to discuss the meeting adjourned. After the meeting every one viewed the Longhausers Antique Car collection.

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Head Start children attend puppet show Adams-Brown Head Start children and their families attended a puppet show at the Gaslight Theater in Georgetown on April 16. Madcap Puppets, a giant puppet theater company from Cincinnati, performed the show entitled “Marco Polo and the Silk Road”. Children and parents volunteered to go on stage and be part of the show.

Dr. Steve Oborn appointed as professor at Bellarmine University Dr. Cindy Gnadinger, Dean, School of Education, has announced the appointment of Dr. Steve Oborn, Ph.D. as Assistant Professor in the Annsley Frazier Thornton School of Education at Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY. Dr. Oborn will be teaching in the principal preparation program and other graduate courses in teacher leadership. Bellarmine University is a Catholic University located in Louisville, KY. “I am excited about accepting the appointment. I will be working in the field with graduate students who are working on leadership licensure, and I will be able to help develop new programming with respect to the Ph.D. program. That is exciting,” said Oborn. Oborn’s duties will begin in July when he will teach a summer term class in assessment, evaluation and data analysis for school improvement.

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Dr. Oborn retired as Superintendent of Schools for the Ripley Union Lewis Huntington School District in 2009. He served as Superintendent of Ripley for 17 years. Dr. Oborn retired after 36 years in public education and 23 of those years as superintendent.

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The following Brown County residents, listed by community, have been named to the Spring 2010 Dean’s List at Chatfield College. Fayetteville - Brittany Dozier, Heather Dumford, Kristin Finkbeiner, Chelsea Iles, Zach Julian, Kim Mitchell, James Reckers, Melissa Roades, John

Sawyers, Zakary Smyth, Ross Standring and James Webb. Mt. Orab - Janessa Amiot, Julia Baker, RayeDawn Cooper, Emily Garrett, Tina Grant, Michelle Mahaffey, Catherine Martin, Leah Niehaus, Jerel Osborne, and Shirlann Vogel. Russelville Carol

Dustin Brandenburg, Fussnecker, Stevie McCartySpires, and Mary Yockey. Sardinia - Kendal Clinton, Monica Green, Emily Irwin, and Everett Morgan. For more information, visit the website, at www.chatfield.edu, call 513875-3344 or email admissions@chatfield.edu.

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Prize winners pictured left to right are: Natasha Turner, Hannah Barber, Caitlyn Walters, Josie Mullis, Pierce Schadle, Noah Hiler and event coordinator Nathan Hauke. Not pictured: Rosie Dean.

Jump rope for heart event at H’ville Elementary a success Donations raised during Jump Rope For Heart help fund research to fight heart disease and stroke and also support the American Heart Association's public and professional education programs. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in America and stroke is No. 3. "This year's event was a big success," said Nathan Hauke, Jump Rope For Heart coordinator. " We're very proud of all the jumpers, and we had a lot of fun." While all students in grades 1st through 4th participated in various jump rope activities during physical education class, a few of them above and beyond by raising money for Jump Rope For Heart. Congratulations to all those that participated and to our top fundraiser who collected over $500 dollars, Pierce Schadle!

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Western Brown Spanish Club enjoys paella together Western Brown Spanish Club had a Paella Party on April 22, 2010. Participants included: Front Row (from left to right): Katie Yockey, Señorita Weyrich, Stephanie White, Señora Ekstedt and Michael Sutton. Middle Row: Alisha Damon, Thomas Williams, Amber Wilson, Joel Cecil, Austin Moore, Brandon Partin, Blain Jones, Avery Morgan and Megan Gilley Back Row: Krissy Books, Jeremy Green, Hannah Wiesenhahn, Ryan Chaney, Lucas Whitacre and Logan White.

2010-2011 Western Brown FFA Officer team attend District 9 officer training at EBHS On May 6, 2010 the Ohio State University hosted the District 9 officer training at Eastern Brown High School. The following people from Western Brown attended: President, Blake Spitznagel; Vice President, Zach Wallace; Secretary, Taylor Hopkins; Reporter, Dara Howser; Sentinel, Brittany Grant; and Committee Chair, Cory Ballinger filling in for Treasurer, Tyler Spitznagel. At the officer training they met and discussed with other FFA officers. They did team building activities and learned how to run a successful chapter. They hope to bring these skills back to their chapter.

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Wilson Sroufe VFW Post 9772 to hold parade Officers’ Training Corps Unit with a U.S. Army affiliation will be in ranks again. The cadets are led by Capt. David Pollock and 1st Sgt. Mike Sepi, both of whom are retired from the U.S. Army. Prior to the service balloons will be distributed to those in attendance compliments of Egbert Funeral Home in Mt. Orab. They may be released at the conclusion of the program in memory of deceased comrades.

The Marine Corps League, Leatherneck Detachment 393 from Clermont County under the leadership of Commandant Thomas Bravard will serve as the Color Guard. Membership in this sharp organization is made up of veterans who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. President Squirrel will have his Vietnam Vets Motorcycle Club, Ohio Chapter B in ranks. This outstanding veterans group has participated faithfully over the years in this annual affair in Mt. Orab.

The following personnel will pay a pivotal role in the Memorial Day Service: U.S. Air Force veteran Gary Bodley will serve as Officer of The Day; Bill Graybill, who served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam, will undertake the role of chaplain; Bill Cornetet, who saw service in the Korean Theater with the U.S. Army, will direct the program and serve as emcee; Iraq War veteran Col. Danny Bubp with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves Retired, who also is the Ohio state representative from the 88th District

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(which includes Brown County), will be the featured speaker; and Retired Army Sgt. Major Jack Burch, a three-war veteran, also will speak. All military personnel and veterans, whether or not they are VFW members, are encouraged to participate in the 2010 Memorial Day activities in Mt. Orab. Transportation will be provided for those who prefer not to march in the parade. It is not important that one marches; it is important that veterans and those who presently are on active duty participate.

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Barnes sentenced to five years in prison on felony GSI counts of what she saw as insufficient evidence. The defendant had been scheduled to be tried by a jury March 25-27 on the other five GSI counts involving a second alleged victim, but following Corbin’s guilty verdict against Barnes in connection with the first victim, Barnes opted to plead guilty to a lesser offense regarding the second victim rather than stand trial. He pleaded guilty to a fourthdegree GSI count, which was reduced from a third-degree count. As part of Barnes’ plea agreement, the other four thirddegree GSI counts involving the second victim were dismissed. The dates on which Barnes allegedly had committed the five GSI offenses against the victim in Brown County for which he was to stand jury trial ranged in time from June 1993 to June 1998. A Brown County grand jury in June 2007 had indicted him on those five counts and also the two counts involving the victim who testified in the court trial. The Brown County Press is not identifying either victim by name or the name of a relative whose identity would give away one or both of those victim’s identities. The victim involved in Barnes’ court trial count was shown on a DVD being interviewed by social worker Cecilia Freihofer with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical

Center Mayerson Center for Safe and Healthy Children. The victim also was the first witness to take the stand in the court trial. According to her testimony, Barnes allegedly had touched her inappropriately while she was on a couch in his Clermont County home and also had touched her inappropriately while he claimed he was checking her for ticks at an A-frame house Barnes owns in Brown County’s Lewis Township. The victim said she confided in a friend in 2007 about what had happened to her. In questioning by Little, she said she took that step because she felt it was time to finally do so and said she didn’t think it was right to keep what had happened to her a secret any longer. The victim’s mother testified on the second day of the trial and mentioned how sometime around Easter 2007 the victim told her, her father, and her two siblings about something at a meeting held with them. While being instructed by Little not to testify as to what the victim had told her, the mother said her daughter had immediately started crying, her face was contorted, her lips were quivering, and tears were streaming down her face. The mother said as a result of what her daughter had told her, she contacted Freihofer at the Mayerson Center. Dr. Jolie Brams, a clinical psychologist from Columbus, testified on the second day of the trial it was her opinion

Freihofer did not conduct a proper interview with the victim – an interview that lasted 14 minutes – and did not follow proper protocol for such an interview. Cincinnati attorneys Christopher McDowell and Sarah Herron served as Barnes’ defense attorneys during his court trial, and McDowell accompanied Barnes at his sentencing hearing. Clermont Counts Mentioned Asked at the hearing what her position as prosecutor was regarding Barnes’ sentencing, Little mentioned the defendant was convicted on 10 misdemeanor imposition counts in Clermont County, for which he was sentenced to community control (formerly known as probation). Those combined counts involved two females, one of whom was a victim involved in the two counts for which Barnes was being sentenced on May 14. McDowell, speaking on Barnes’ behalf, mentioned how the defendant had lived a crimefree life for 60 years and hadn’t violated the terms of his probation after being sentenced for the misdemeanor counts in Clermont County Common Pleas Court in Batavia. The defense attorney said Barnes, because of his age, would not do well in prison. “If he goes to prison for five years, it will be his death.” Barnes spoke briefly and said, “Words cannot express my unremitting remorse.” The defendant also said, “I

take full responsibility for being in the position where these charges could be made.” Impact Statements Given The victims’ mother and the victims, who are now adults, gave spoken victim impact statements at the hearing. The mother said there had been lies, slander, and an impugning of her family members’ character as a result of the victims coming forth as they did and that those things resulted in “insult added to injury”. She added, “We have lost so much for standing up for the truth; life will never be the same.” The victim in the count for which Barnes pleaded guilty to a fourth-degree felony testified the past three years had been the worst years of her life and had been filled with pain, sorrow, and betrayal. She said while it was true Barnes was a successful businessman and a hard worker, she added, “It is a cover-up for who he truly is.” The victim in the count for which Corbin found Barnes guilty on a third-degree felony told the judge, “Because of you, I have found I can write the final sentences in one of the worst chapters of my life.”

Little to use sequential numbers on her pre-trial motions and Wallace to use sequential letters to eliminate confusion. Tincher’s hearing followed Hensley’s. He also waived his right to a speedy trial, signing a waiver allowing the trial to begin as late as December 31, 2010. During the hearing, Tincher’s attorney, Gary Rosenhoffer, was given 30

days to examine the evidence the prosecution has collected and to do research on the case. “It’s going to take some time to go through all this”, Rosenhoffer told Gusweiler. The 70 year old Tincher is accused of hiring 33 year old Hensley to kill John Carpenter of Aberdeen for 900 dollars. So far, a motive for the alleged murder has not been publically discussed. The 34 year old Carpenter’s body was discovered by the

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istered sex offender with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office based on a conviction out of New Jersey. He was convicted of raping four elderly women in Bergen County, New Jersey between 1987 and 1990. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison in 1991, but was released in May of 2007.

Aberdeen Huntington Memorial Parade set Aberdeen Huntington Veterans Memorial Parade will be held on Sunday, May 30 beginning at 3:30 p.m. Lineup will begin at 2:30 p.m. at the R.U. L.H. Middle School located on US 52 in Aberdeen. Bicycles, tricycles and wagons may enter the parade at Gallagher’s BP Station. Join us to honor our veterans and all active military personnel. The parade will end at the Aberdeen Park Memorial Monument with a ceremony following the parade.

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The Community of Buford will be holding its annual Memorial Day Services on May 31, 2010. Services will begin at the Buford Cemetery under the direction of Bob McClain at 11 a.m. Parade participants will line up at the Clay Township Park at 10:30 a.m. (everyone is welcome to participate in the parade so bring your ball teams, cyclists and floats). Immediately following the parade and services at the cemetery there will be a picnic at the Clay Township Park with hot dogs, hamburgers and all the fixings. Please come and enjoy the afternoon with friends and support your community!

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“But look at the juxtaposition. The woman and her lover are so close to the flower, yet it's just beyond their reach. There's a yearning there to break through, to rediscover the passion they've lost. There's something more, something wonderful if they could only see it. It's immediate and elusive all at the same time” This is the description of a single painting as described by a character in Dan LaRocque's comedic one act, “Man Woman Flower,” playing 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium on Southern State Community College’s Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro. “Man Woman Flower” features a variety of characters as they go through an art museum viewing a single painting that transfixes them in a series of comedic scenelets that can be interpreted in numerous ways, just as art can. Each character sees the painting from their own perspective, whether they are Ben and Nancy, a struggling couple (played by Reid Lyle and Jessica Morris) or an

angered evangelist (Benjamin Gullett). On the outside, looking in, a sensitive young artist (Paul Davis) sits at the edge of each scene, watching as the museum guests become humorous sketches themselves. Other cast members include: Kyle Baker, Veronica Carpenter, Juliane Cartaino, Jessica Chamblin, Courtney Covert, Mandy Martin, Joshua McConnaughey, Amy Petzold, McCaylee Priest and Calin Rushing. “Man Woman Flower” is directed by Rainee Angles and stage-managed by Ayla Stirnaman. Other crew positions are being fulfilled by Kat Castle, Jessica Culver, Donald Gehres, Will Klotz and the stagecraft class, and David Woolver. “Man Woman Flower” plays for one night only and is free to the public. Guests will be invited to an art show— featuring art by Southern State students—immediately following the production, and refreshments will be served. For more information about “Man Woman Flower,” future and past productions, please visit www.sscctheatre.com.

Brown County Summer science camps for grades 1-6 Your child (age 6-12) is invited to join us for an unforgettable summer of fun, friends, and discovery presented by Mad Science of Cincinnati! Each camp will be 3 days long, 2 to 4 hours per day, and is open to all Brown County students. All materials and supplies are included – just bring a lunch & drink each day! Camp Dates: June 21, 22, 23. Grades 1-3: 9:30 – 11:30 – Junior Engineers - $40: Mad Scientists will learn about simple machines and their uses in everyday activities. Examine different types of structures and put their knowledge to work building a mini-catapult! 12:00 – 2:00 – Eco Explorers - $40: Mad Scientists will explore our environment (bugs, worms, the value of recycling and more!). This will be a “Gross!

Yuck! Boy that is cool!” experience. Grades 4-6: 9:30 – 11:30 – Let’s Blow Stuff Up…Safely! - $40: Explore a variety of chemical reactions with beakers, flasks and test tubes! 12:00 – 2:00 – Scene of the Crime - $40: Afternoon Mad Scientists will learn techniques used by Crime Scene Investigators. They will put their knowledge to use and become Junior Detectives! Camps will be held at St. Michael School located at 300 N. Market St., Ripley. For more information, contact the school at (937) 392-4202, or PTO President, Diana Day, at (937) 377-2222. Please note that each workshop is limited to 20 students. Seats will be secured on a “first paid” registration basis. You can also register by phone at (937) 392-4202. Registration and payment deadline is Friday, May 28.

SSCC board approves tuition increase Following a four-year period of maintaining level tuition rates, the Southern State Community College Board of Trustees during its May 12 regular meeting voted to approve a two-tier increase in tuition. “Even with the increase, Southern State still holds the lowest tuition in the state among non-levied schools,” said Jim Buck, vice president of business and finance for the college. Southern State has not had a tuition increase since a 2.99-percent hike in 2006. After a two-year mandated tuition freeze in the state, in July 2009 Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland lifted the freeze and allowed public institutions of higher education to consider up to a 3.5-percent tuition increase. Southern State’s Board of Trustees voted July 23, 2009, to maintain current tuition rates and revisit the issue at a later date. The board unanimously voted to implement the 3.5percent increase that had been approved in February, but not assessed. Immediately following that vote, the board made a 5-2 decision to approve an additional 3.5-percent increase. Dissenting votes came from trustees Ben Houser of Brown County and Rory Ryan of Adams County. The increase will take effect beginning summer quarter 2010. With the increase, a fulltime student who pays out of pocket would see an increase of $80 per quarter. Eighty-three percent of

Southern State’s students are eligible for enough federal financial aid to fully cover the cost of tuition. For those 17 percent who pay out of pocket, a new Impact Scholarship could make up some of the difference. Funds have been allocated for the Impact Scholarship program to provide one-time annual awards of $100 to all students who qualify. For more information about the Impact Scholarship, please contact the college’s financial aid department at 1-800-6287722, ext. 2612. NEXT BOARD MEETING The Southern State Community College Board of Trustees will meet 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2010, on the college’s Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro.

Student awarded scholarship by Xavier University Zachary Julian, Fayetteville, the son of Fred and Dawn Julian, has accepted a Presidential Scholarship from Xavier University. He will graduate from Fayetteville Perry High School, where he is active in National Honor Society, student council, athletics and drama. Zach plans to major in psychology at Xavier. All incoming freshmen are evaluated for Xavier’s Trustee and Presidential Scholarships and the Honor and Schawe Awards and award levels vary.

SHCTC SkillsUSA members shine at Skills Ohio Championships in Columbus The 2010 SkillsUSA Ohio State Conference gathered nearly 3,000 members and advisors from CAREER TECHNICAL school programs throughout Ohio, including members of the Southern Hills Career Technology Center (SHCTC) SkillsUSA club. This annual event of Ohio SkillsUSA was held in Columbus, April 23 and 24, 2010. The SKillsUSA Ohio championship consists of 81 Technical and Leadership contests. Participants are challenged to complete a project in their area of technical training within a specified time while being scored by a panel of judges from business, industry, and education. Top qualifiers will compete in the SkillsUSA championships in Kansas City, Missouri, June 21-26, 2010, for national honors. Over 2,000 Ohio SkillsUSA members competed for the gold, silver, and bronze medallions awarded to the top three finishers in each contest area. SHCTC students put their knowledge to work and Klay McKenzie came home with a silver medal in Welding & Fabrication. The following lists all student competitors and staff chaperones: Carpentry: Jim Wilson – Instructor; Aaron Ernst – Customer Service Competitor; Richard Shaffer – Delegate; Eric Voting Hernandez – Voting Delegate;

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SkillsUSA student attendees included: L to R Steve Adams, Jeff Brunk Tyler Hibbits, Colton Raisor, Klay McKinzie, Aaron Ernst, Nick Rembis, Richard Shaffer, Lauren Heath Micheal McGaha, (not pictured—Eric Hernandez, Greg Reed, Tyler Justice, Jade Tolle, and Wil White)

Nick Rembis – Observer Welding: John Adams – Instructor; K l a y – Welding McKenzie Competitor – Silver Medal Winner; Colton Raisor – Observer; Tyler Hibbits – Observer Criminal Justice: Randy Carson – Instructor; Greg Reed – Criminal Justice Competitor; Tyler Justice – Observer Cosmetology : Toni Layman – Instructor; Micheal McGaha – Prepared Speech Competitor; Lauren Heath – Observer Graphics: Amy Cunningham – Instructor; Diane DeMatteis – Driver & Chaperone; Tech Prep Arts and Communication Team - Jade Tolle, Wil White, and Steven Adams

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John Adams, Instructor, and Klay McKenzie, silver medal winner in the SkillsUSA State Welding Competition.

SHCTC is very proud of our students and congratulates them on their great accomplishments. For more information about SHCTC and the exciting career

programs offered to high school juniors and seniors, or the career training opportunities offered to adult students, please visit www.shcc.k12.oh.us.

Brown receives nomination Stephanie Brown, Lake Waynoka, has received the high honor of a nomination for membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). NSCS is the nations only honors organization for high achieving first and second year college students, and more importantly, NSCS is committed to recognizing and elevating high achievers like Stephanie. Membership in NSCS is extended by invitation only to the top 20 percent of eligible students with a minimum of 3.4 GPA. Brown resides at Lake Waynoka with her husband Matt, and five boys, Tom, Cody, Matthew, Tony and Joey. She is currently pursuing her associates degree in Early Childhood Education at the University of Cincinnati, and will graduate in Spring 2011 with honors. She plans to continue on for her BA degree. She is employed with the Adams Brown Head Start Center, Georgetown.

Additional medical assisting classes offered at Southern State The medical assisting program at Southern State Community College will include additional offerings this fall of the three-credithour course Introduction to Medical Assisting (MAST 101). The course is an introductory-level course that includes an orientation survey of the occupation of the medical assisting educational and certification requirements. It also includes orientation to the use of the laboratory for practice and competency of skills to be gained throughout the medical assisting program. Medical Assisting classes will be offered this fall at Central Campus in Hillsboro, South Campus in Fincastle, and Fayette Campus in Washington C.H. Southern State offers medical assisting as an associate of applied science degree, which is offered in a six-quarter sequence. To learn more, please call Dr. Carry DeAtley, associate professor, at 1-800628-7722, ext. 2639, or cdeatley@sscc.edu.

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MOMS art club visit Dayton Art Institute Twenty-seven members of the Mt. Orab Middle School Art Club recently visited the Dayton Art Institute. The students viewed such works as those by Claude Monet, Gilbert Stuart and Andy Warhol. The exhibits includes such areas as Baroque Art, Americn Art, Ancient Egyptian and African Art. The art institute was established in during the Great Depression on the banks of the Little Miami River as an enrichment of culture for our region. All of the students enjoyed the trip and had many interesting comments and questions of the art they saw.

Historical fashion sense demonstrated at SHCTC Recently the SHCTC Cosmetology program sponsored the annual Fashion Show. This year’s theme was “Through The Decades”. Several periods of attire and hairstyles, from the 1800’s and through the decades were modeled, allowing models to express their creativity while invoking their knowledge of history. Judges rated student stylists’ abilities in clothing, hair, and make-up design. Junior winners were: 1st place, Tia Case; 2nd place Cierra Sizemore; and 3rd place Aundrea Fletcher. Senior winners were 1st place Evelyn Davis, model was Sarah Bowling; 2nd place Mirah Hazelbaker, model was Paige Cook; and 3rd place Sarah Godby, model was Samantha Whitaker. The Cosmetology staff and students would like to thank the Graphics program at SHCTC for designing the flyers and tickets as well as the many community members who attended the show this year.

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Seniors L to R: Paige Cook, Mariah Hazelbaker, Sara Bowling, Evelyn Davis, Samantha Whitaker, and Sara Godby.

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Students celebrate their fashion and flair! Juniors L to R: Jessica Reeves, Tia Case, Lauren Heath, Aundrea Fletcher, Cierra Sizemore, and Chelsea Piercefield.

Brown County Cattlemen’s Association announces scholarship winners The Brown County Cattlemen's Association is pleased to announce the winners of their 2010 scholarship award's program. They are Dustin Fussnecker, Ryan Meeker, and Seth Erwin. All three students will be receiving $750 to apply to college expenses. Dustin Fussnecker, son of Nick and Kimberly Fussnecker,

is the recipient of the Brandon Scott Memorial Scholarship. He is a senior at Eastern Brown High School. Ryan Meeker, son of Randy and Paula Meeker, is the recipient of the Gary Conn Memorial Scholarship. He is a senior at Eastern Brown High School. Seth Erwin, son of Mitch and Cindy Erwin, is the recipient of the third Brown County Cattlemen’s

Scholarship. He is a senior at Fayetteville Perry High School. This is the eighteenth year for the Brown County Cattlemen's Association scholarship program. Applicants must reside in Brown County or attend a Brown County high school. They must be a 4-H or FFA member and must pursue a college or technical school degree.

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German teenager making the most of her time in Brown County the field. “It’s pretty cool to be able to play for your school”, she said. “It makes you feel special when you’re playing.” Pagel had never stepped onto a softball field before arriving in Brown County. Her coaches said they even had to figure out which hand she needed to throw with. But after some practice and some help from her host family, Pagel got to experience her first hit. “I thought it was a foul at first, but everybody was screaming at me to run and I made it to base” she said, smiling at the memory. “I felt pretty special standing at first base”. Later in the season, Pagel scored her first run, running home from second. Her teammates even cheered her in German when she played, saying “du machst das”, which translates to “you got it”. Softball isn’t the only difference between her hometown of Dortmund, Germany and Sardinia, of course. Dortmund has a population of 600 thousand people and has a soccer stadium that could seat everyone in Brown County with room left over. When asked about the biggest differences between her home and Brown County, Pagel said “the landscape. There is so much more open area. When I first got here, I just kept looking at it.” She also noted that American teenagers have something her friends back home do not...cars. “You aren’t allowed to drive in Germany until you are 18”, Pagel said. “We all ride the bus to school and use public transportation to get from place to place.” She said she misses her mothers cooking and some of her friends back home...but when she has to return to Germany this July, she will miss some things about Brown County as well. “I’ll miss my friends and my second family”, she said about

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Annika Pagel fields a grounder during softball practice at Eastern High School.

her host family. “I’ll also miss the open spaces and slower pace here in America.” She talked about her first day of school last fall as well. “I was nervous, but everybody was very welcoming”, she said. And of course, teenagers will be teenagers. “They all wanted me to teach them a bad word in German, so I gave them the word ‘schmetterling’”, she said. “I didn’t tell them for a while that it actually means ‘butterfly’”. 17 year old Courtney Wiford is one of Pagle’s friends at Eastern. “She’s always positive and always there when I need her”, she said of her friend. Kaylee Purdy is also 17. She met Pagel during soccer season. She and Pagel bonded over a sacred teenage girl ritual...shopping. “The malls are a big difference here”, Pagel said. “In Germany most shops are

by themselves instead of all together in a huge building.” Purdy teased her a bit about using American money, and Pagel admitted to a little confusion at first. “I’m fine with the bills, but it’s the coins that get me”, she said. Purdy also reminded Pagel that her English was very good when she arrived last fall, but there were still a few glitches. “I corrected her a few times”, she said. “She would mess up ‘remember’ and ‘remind’, as in ‘remember me to do this’”. Pagel also said she would say “today night” for “tonight” at first. Eastern English teacher Lee Willson said Pagel is doing exceptionally well in her honors class. “She’s embraced America and made friends and she’s very good natured”, Willson said. She added that Pagel has a flair for page design and has been a big help in designing the Eastern yearbook for this year.

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BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press An estimated 120 to 130 people attended the Eighth Annual “Support Our Troops” Rally on May 11 at the Ohio Veterans Home Picnic Shelter in Georgetown. Featured speakers included Joe Whitt, a survivor of the

Japanese attack against Pearl Harbor in 1941, and Vietnam War veteran Jim Heathcote. The Rally is a joint effort between OVH and the Brown County Board of Commissioners. Following a welcome by OVH Administrator Drew Vogel, OVH Chaplain Bill Kirby offered the invocation. Kirby petitioned God to let

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The West Union-based Liberty Cornet Band performs a patriotic musical selection at the Annual “Support Our Troops” Rally held May 11 at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown.

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never was wounded, even though a sleeve on a jacket he was wearing was shot. He received 17 stars in major World War II battles. He described himself as a Petty Officer in charge of gunners. He mentioned while the custom of burying slain sailors at sea included a chaplain who would say words over them and a U.S. flag, many sailors had to be placed into the sea without a ceremonial chaplain or a flag because none was available. Whitt mentioned how one of the greatest gifts World War II servicemen received was letters from home. He spoke personally to many in the audience at Georgetown when he proclaimed, “I feel really honored to stand here in honor of you combat veterans of war.” Vietnam Veteran Speaks The final featured speaker was Scott Township resident Jim Heathcote, a Vietnam War veteran who served as a U.S. Air Force pilot and now volunteers at OVH. In introducing Heathcote, Vogel said 212 or so people volunteer at OVH, which he thought was a good number considering a good nursing home may have only 10 volunteers. “That’s support for the troops right there,” Vogel said of the volunteers. Heathcote informed his listeners he was the operations officer of a psychological warfare unit that tried to win “the hearts and minds of the enemy” in Vietnam. He mentioned that servicemen dropped about 3 million leaflets during missions over North Vietnam and played loud speakers close to the ground so North Vietnam residents could hear about offers of food, residences and jobs in South Vietnam. “And, you know, it worked!” he recalled. “About 18,000 came over (to the South Vietnam side) in 1968 and about 21,000 in 1969 when I was over there.” He said while the U.S. military was bringing North Vietnamese residents “around to our way of thinking” and were having success that way, servicemen read in papers how many people in the United States “did not share our feelings of success”. He talked about an anti-war march on the Pentagon and some anti-war activists who moved to Canada rather than serve in the military. “These were indications to us that all was not well back in the states.” Heathcote mentioned how the only people apparently really happy to see the returning Vietnam War servicemen were their own families, recalling how his 8-year-old daughter jumped up and down with excitement and joy as he walked down a ramp upon his return to the United States. He mentioned the attitude of people today toward Vietnam veterans, however, is different. “I thank God that that is the case,” Heathcote said. “Now when we wear a uniform many people thank us for our service. That is as it should be and that is why I stand here today in full support of all of those people that are serving in our military.” He closed by telling the gathered veterans and any who could be serving presently in the military, “Our nation is what it is today thanks to people just like you. Thanks very much to you all.”

Vogel then recognized veterans attending the Rally, the West Union-based Liberty Cornet Band played a tribute to servicemen and servicewomen with a medley of tunes saluting different military branches, and members of Carey Bavis Post 180 of the American Legion in Georgetown fired a 21-Gun Salute just before a musician played “Taps”. In his benediction to conclude the Rally, Kirby acknowledged to God how many servicemen and servicewomen had relied on Him for protection on the battlefield, and he petitioned the Lord to keep His hand on those military personnel still serving in harm’s way.

Pricetown celebrates Memorial Day The Pricetown community will hold its annual Memorial Day activities on Monday, May 31. The traditional march to the cemetery will begin at 1 p.m. at the church. Charles Lee Gossett will be the veteran honored in ceremonies at the cemetery. Daryl Mount will be the speaker. the group will then return to the church for the main program which will begin at 2 p.m. In addition to the music and special presentations, the keynote speaker will be Capt. Robert D. Hottle, USMCR, Hillsboro. The annual fellowship dinner will be held at the church from 5 to 8 p.m. This meal is free and is given to the local community by the Pricetown Church of Christ. The public is invited to attend all of these events.

Memorial Day services set in Russellville Walter Miller Post 394, Russellville Memorial Day services have been set. Services for Sunday, May 30 will be as follows: Russelleville Presbyterian Church 11 a.m., Ash Ridge Cemetery 1:30 p.m., Decatur Cemetery 2:30 p.m., Liberty Chapel 3:00 p.m. Services for Monday, May 31 are as follows: Arnheim Lutheran 9:30 a.m., Arnheim Catholic 10 a.m., Russellville Cemetery 11 a.m.

‘Burg Legion Post 288 sets Memorial Day services Williamsburg American Legion Post 288 has set the schedule of events and services for Memorial Day, Monday, May 31. The public is invited to attend all services. If you would like to participate in the parade call (513) 724-9915. The schedule of events is as follows: Greenberry Cemetery 8:10 a.m., Bloom Rose Cemetery 8:35 a.m., Taylor Chapel Cemetery 9 a.m., Shiloh-New Harmony Cemetery 9:20 a.m., Clover Cemetery 9:40 a.m., Concord Cemetery 10 a.m., Parade line-up at the Legion 11 a.m., Parade begins 11:30 a.m., Services begin at Williamsburg Cemetery 11:50 a.m.

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Broncos stumble versus Amelia in sectional tournament By Ritchie Butler The Brown County Press The Western Broncos’ season came to an abrupt end when they dropped a 7-5 extra inning game to the Amelia Barons last Thursday. “We just beat them last week and maybe took them for granted,” said Western skipper Jeff Herrmann. “Amelia did good things like executing bunts. We gave them too many outs and missed some signs.” Amelia got on the board in the top of the first inning, scoring one run without a hit. Western evened the score in the home half of the first. ryan Shields singled and scored on a double off the bat of Eric Jamison. Caleb Rieselman followed with a double, but Jamison came up limping

while rounding third and was thrown out. Jamison had to leave the game. The Barons reclaimed the lead in the top of the second, plating one run on one hit. The Broncos tied the count again in the bottom of the third. Tory Bauer singled and stole second with one out. He moved to third on Shields’ single and scored when alex Smith singled. After three innings, the score was 2-2. Western took the lead in the bottom of the fourth. Nate Gillam singled, moved to second on a sacrifice by Tyler Spitznagel and scored when Matt Partin reached on an error, giving the Broncos a 3-2 edge. Western increased its lead in the bottom of the fifth. Shields drew a leadoff walk. Two batters later, Rieselman

hit a bomb to left center, giving the Broncos a 5-2 lead. Amelia responded with three runs on two hits in the top of the sixth, benefitting

from two walks and a hit batsman. Heading to the bottom of the sixth, the score was tied again at 5-5. The Broncos threatened in

the bottom of the seventh. Bauer walked and moved to third when Jamison re-entered and delivered a single. With the bases loaded, Jon Walker

smashed a ground ball to third, but Bauer was out at home, sending the game into extra innings. Continued on page 15

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The Eastern Warriors lost to the Piketon Red Streaks on Friday in the sectional finals by a score of 5-1. “It was a tough loss,” said Eastern coach Dave Mignery. “We ran into a buzzsaw in the Farmer kid.” Piketon lit up the board first, scoring one run on one hit in the top of the second. The Red Streaks added to their lead in the top of the fourth, plating one run on two hits in the frame. In the top of the sixth, Piketon built a comfortable 50 advantage by scoring three runs on three hits. The Warriors closed the gap in the bottom of the sixth. Austin Williams walked to

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lead off the inning. He moved to second on a throwing error and went to third on a wild pitch. Derek Souder walked and went to second when the Piketon pitcher balked. Williams scored on the play as well, cutting the Red Streaks’ lead to 5-1. Eastern also threatened with a two-out rally in the bottom of the seventh. Daniel Faul singled and Andrew Meeker drew a walk. Williams hit a smash to the Piketon second baseman, but was nipped at first, giving the Red Streaks a 5-1 win. “We played good defense and our pitchers threw the ball over the plate,” said Mignery. “We just didn’t have a lot of baserunners.” Brandon Carrington suffered the loss on the mound.

He worked five innings, allowing five runs, all earned, on seven hits. Brandon Carrington struck out two and walked none. “Brandon doesn’t overpower people, but he has done a nice job for us all year,” said Mignery. Meeker pitched two innings in relief. He allowed no runs and no hits. Meeker hit one batter. At the plate, the Warriors were led by Brett Carrington’s two hits. Cody Kelch added a double and Faul added a single for Eastern. With the loss, the Warriors finished the season 15-8 overall. Eastern also finished second in the Southern Hills League wit a mark of 9-4. “It was a pretty good year,” added Mignery. “We exceeded

what a lot of people thought we would do. We had some injuries along the way, but who knows what we may have been able to do.” The Warriors will say goodbye to six seniors in Brett and Brandon Carrington, Kelch, Meeker, Brandon Koewler and Daniel Kiefer. “They are a talented group and great kids,” said Mignery. “I’ve grown to love them so much. They have meant a lot to this program and they’ve worked hard.

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Eastern’s Brett Carrington throws out a runner from his shortstop position during the Warriors’ sectional final loss to Piketon on Friday. Carrington led the offense with two hits.

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The Eastern Lady Warriors dropped a sectional final game to the Northwest Lady Mohawks on Friday by a score of 4-3. “They hit line shots and we hit bloopers,” said Eastern coach Eric Purdy. “Northwest put it in play and we had a couple of costly errors. We couldn’t get in our short game without the baserunners.” The Lady Mohawks scored first, plating one run on two hits in the top of the opening frame. Northwest added to its lead in the top of the third, scoring one run on one hit and benefitting from an Eastern error. In the top of the fifth, the Lady Mohawks built upon their lead, scoring twice on one hit. Northwest capitalized on three Eastern miscues in the frame and took a 4-0 lead. The Lady Warriors’ offense came alive in the bottom of the seventh. Maria Johnson singled leading off the inning.

Shelby Mullins drew a walk. Two batters later, Emily Tatman belted a double off the wall, driving in Johnson and leaving runners at second and third. After Taylor Reynolds grounded out, Arica Bollman laced a single to right field. Mullins and Tatman scored on the play. The Northwest first baseman took the cutoff throw and faked a toss to the plate, catching Bollman in a wide turn at first., tagging her out and ending the Lady Warriors’ comeback bid. “We’ve dropped some close games this year and this one came down to a baserunning error,” said Purdy. “This was a good group of kids with a lot of skill. This was a tough loss.” Johnson suffered the loss on the mound for Eastern. She worked seven innings, allowing four runs, one earned, on five hits. Johnson walked one and struck out two. Johnson also led the offense with two hits. Tatman and Bollman added one hit each. The loss dropped Eastern to

All-SHL softball Name Celeste Barker Alexandra Boles Calista Burkhardt Emily Fite Amber Grooms Whitney Hanenkrat Heather Huff Maria Johnson Lauren Larrick Shaylin McDaniels Juanita Nichols Kaylee Purdy Taylor Reynolds Ciera Seaman Kirsten Sowards Hayleigh Swayne Ashley Taylor Courtney Wiford Coach of the year Eric Purdy

School Ripley West Union Manchester North Adams West Union Fairfield Fairfield Eastern Fairfield Peebles Whiteoak Eastern Eastern Peebles Peebles Peebles North Adams Eastern Eastern

Dillinger to compete at National Wrestling Championships Junior Western Brown wrestler Justin Dillinger recently qualified to be a member of the 2010 USA Wrestling-Ohio National Team. He is just one of 45 wrestlers across the state of Ohio to make the team. Selection to the team was based on the results of the recent USA Wrestling State Championships. He placed third in both the Freestyle and GrecoRoman styles. During the past several years, the Ohio National team has done well in national competition. Last year, the team included over 20 All-Americans. The National Wrestling Championships will be held at the University of North Dakota, in Fargo, from July 17-24. Dillinger will be preparing for this event with an intensive

training camp that begins on July 11. Dillinger becomes the school's first wrestler to make this prestigious team and will be working extremely hard to prepare for it. To be able to compete, Dillinger needs to raise $950 to pay for the entire trip. He is asking for help to make his dream become a reality. If you are willing to donate or sponsor Dillinger, please contact Western Head Coach Wendel Donathan for more information. Coach Donathan can be reached by e-mail at: donat-w@wb.k12.oh.us, or by phone at 937.307.110. All donations are tax deductible and will be used to help lower his expenses for the trip.

Dunkin to play at MSJ The College of Mount St. Joseph has announced that Georgetown’s Matthew Dunkin will be playing soccer for them in the fall. Dunkin, a center midfielder, was a First Team All-League selection for both his junior and senior seasons, was the 2009 Georgetown High School Athlete of the Year and was a

Scholar Athlete for his junior and senior campaigns. In addition, he was in his school’s National Honor Society, played baseball and basketball, was in the Future Farmers of America, ran track, and on the A-B Honor Roll. Matthew is the son of Melinda and Steve Dunkin and is planning on majoring in Business Administration.

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A dejected Eastern Lady Warriors team listens to coach Eric Purdy after a tough 4-3 loss to Northwest.

19-6 overall. The Lady Warriors won the Southern Hills League with a 13-0 mark. “We got the gold ball and

picked up some nice wins throughout the year,” added Purdy. “If our league continues to get stronger, it will make us a better team.”

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In the top of the eighth, Amelia scored twice on three hits, taking a 7-5 lead. The Broncos went down in order in the bottom of the inning, falling to the Barons by a score of 7-5. Rieselman led the Broncos’ offense with three hits. Shields and Jamison added two hits each. Bauer, Smith and Gillam chipped in one hit each. Walker started on the hill for Western and received no decision. He worked five innings, allowing two runs, both earned, on two hits. Walker fanned five

and walked five. Rich Burton suffered the loss for the Broncos. He pitched three innings of relief, allowing five runs, all earned, on six hits. Burton struck out three, walked two and hit a batter. With the loss, Western fell to 12-12 on the season. “We’ve got some growing up to do,” added Herrmann. “But experience will play a role in that. I think we exceeded others’ expectations this year, but we did not meet ours.” The Broncos bid farewell to three seniors in Jamison, Rieselman, Partin and Gillam.

“This was the best hitting group I’ve had come through this program,” said Purdy. “They always seemed to come up with the timely hits.”

Armed Forces Night at Moler Raceway

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Drivers and Chick Hale, veteran, Pioneer of Racing and Grand Marshal for Freedom Fighters 40.

The Third Annual Armed Forces Night at Moler Raceway Park was another exciting night with great competition in the field for threetime feature winner Jason Jamison. In the Freedom Fighter 40 for Late Models, there were 22 cars on hand and qualifying was the first order of business. Jamison took the top spot with a 13.595 lap. In the heat races it was Josh McGuire taking heat number one over Dennis Erb while Jason Feger took the victory in heat-race number two over Marty O’Neal. In the fast car dash it was Rick Combs taking the win over Jamison and setting the starting lineup for the 40-lap shootout. Before the driver introductions, it was a moment to honor not only a military veteran but one of the pioneers in area racing as MRP recognized the Legendary Chick Hale with a “Pioneer of Racing Award,” for his longtime contribution to the racing community. At 83 years of age, Chick was excited to receive such an honor. At the drop of the green flag, it was all Jamison as the field went 20 laps before the

first caution waved for Marty O’Neal as Jamison led over Rick Combs and Justin Ratliff. On the restart, only one additional lap was completed before Mason Combs spun around and brought out the event’s second caution. When the green waved, it was Josh McGuire on the move with Erb in tow, but neither one had anything for Jamison as he won his fourth consecutive feature event at MRP. Following Jamison across the line were McGuire, Erb, R. Combs, and Wayne Chinn. One lucky fan was also victorious as, throughout the night, fans were randomly paired up with feature drivers and at the end of the night it was Dan Kratzer winning the $100 cash prize and a trip to victory lane with the feature event winner. In the Mt. Orab Ford Modifieds, it was another 22car field on hand with Dave McWilliams, Doug Adkins and Shaun Scott all taking heat-race wins. In the feature it was Adkins out front at the start, but McWilliams was on the move from his third starting spot, and after a fierce battle at the halfway mark, it was McWilliams in his Bob Pierce

Lady Broncos to hold annual volleyball camp The Western Lady Broncos will be holding their annual Bronco Volleyball camp at Western High School June 710, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. for girls entering grades 7-12 in the fall. Cost of the camp is $50 for four days of instruction and tournament play. there will also be an instruc-

tional camp for girls entering grades five and six held during the morning sessions on the same days from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. cost is only $25. Every camper will receive a camp tee shirt and awards will be given out for various skills. If interested, contact varsity coach Heather Cooper at 937379-2912 with any questions.

Pee Wee Soccer Camp to be Broncos stumble versus held at Ripley SAY Soccer Fields on June 14-17 Amelia in sectional Continued from page 13

Eastern loses six seniors to graduation in Reynolds, Bollman, Bre Bruch, Cassandra Hardyman, Ariel Haitz and Alicia Clark.

A Pee Wee Soccer Camp is set to be Held at Ripley SAY Soccer Fields June 14-17, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The First Annual Blue Jay Soccer camp will cost $45 per camper (includes camp tee shirt). Campers attending the camp will learn technical and tactical skills, team concepts, goalkeeper skills, participate in 3-vs.-3 games and compete in individual skills competitions. Campers will be instructed by the Lady Jays High School coaches Amanda Hauck and Marty Adams, with additional instruction from current Lady Jay varsity soc-

cer team members. Adams has coached at the high school level as well as SAY Soccer, leading his team last season to the SAY State Soccer Tournament. Hauck has been the head coach the past two years for the Lady Jays. Hauck played soccer at the collegiate level at the College of Mount Saint Joseph as a goalkeeper and has had experience with individual goalkeeper training. For registration or more information, call coach Hauck at 937-446-3137, or e-mail to ajhauck84@yahoo.com.

Racecar working the high side to take the top position and setting sail for his second consecutive victory. Adkins held on to second over Devin Gilpin, Randy Wash and Shawn Tolson. In the US Race Gear Street Stocks, it was Dave Kirker and Benji Dean taking heatrace wins. In the feature, the talk was whether or not Jeremie Bretz could stay undefeated in street stock feature event action. At the green, it was Lexington, Kentucky’s Dean out front, but all eyes were on Bretz as he chased Dean for the top spot. Dean held on to win his first-ever feature event at MRP, while Bretz came home second, followed by Jeremy Scott, Scott Hess and Mark Kaetzel. In the Holman Motors Chevettes, a smaller than normal field of cars, 20, treated

the fans to a great night of racing. In heat-race action, it was Sean Jones and Jeff Watson taking the checkers and setting the starting line-up. In the feature event, it was a three-car battle throughout as Watson and Jones traded the top spot while Miles Tarvin looked for a way around. Tarvin was able to take the top spot on lap 6 and never looked back as he went on to win his second feature of the season. Watson came home second with Josh Francis, Jones and Paul Luers rounding out the top five positions.

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Western Brown Youth Soccer

FALL REGISTRATION @ MT. ORAB LIBRARY Saturday, May 22, 2010 10:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.

@ MT. ORAB LIBRARY Saturday, June 5, 2010 10:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.

$75.00/$50.00 each additional player in household. Includes Uniform ($25 late fee charged to any registration received after June 5, 2010)

AGE: born after 8/1/96 and before 10/31/06 Any child who has not participated in Western Brown Youth Soccer must bring a copy of that child’s birth certificate to registration.

Registrations can be mailed to: Western Brown Youth Soccer, PO Box 61, Mt. Orab, OH 45154

Any questions please contact:

Karey Dixon Registration Coordinator

513-262-6288 Richard Enzweiler District Representative

937-444-7252

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Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington High School senior Bryant Applegate signs a letter of intent to play men’s basketball at Kentucky Christian University this coming academic year during a May 18 ceremony in the RULH High School Library. Also seated are Bryant Applegate’s father, Jerry Applegate, and his mother, Doreen Applegate. Standing from left are RULH High School Boys Basketball Coach Mike Kennedy, KCU Men’s Basketball Coach Corey Mullins, RULH High School Boys Basketball Assistant Coach Dean Thompson, and Bryant Applegate’s maternal grandparents Joyce and Ken Spielvogel.

RULH’s Applegate to play basketball at Ky. Christian University coach impressed with Applegate’s work ethic, hard play BY Wayne Boblitt The Brown County Press

Ripley-Union-LewisHuntington High School senior Bryant Applegate will continue his basketball career as a college player this coming academic year. Instead of wearing the blue and white he donned as an RULH Blue Jay, however, he will be wearing red and black as a member of the Kentucky Christian University men’s basketball team. Applegate signed a letter of intent to play for the KCU Knights during a May 18 ceremony in the RULH High School Library. Knights Coach Corey Mullins, who attended the ceremony, said he was interested in having Applegate as a KCU player because “I loved his work ethic, how hard he plays”. Mullins, who will begin his third season with KCU's men this coming year, said Applegate will be a player who can rebound for the Knights, which “is something we need”, and also said he likes Applegate’s versatility inside and outside the paint. “He will be able to step out and shoot – we need that as well,” the coach mentioned. Applegate, who is 6’3 1/2” and weighs 188 pounds, played center for the RULH Blue Jays this past season, during which they posted respectable 13-9 overall and 9-4 Southern Hills League records. They placed second in SHL Division I behind champion Eastern Local, captured the 2009 Pepsi Classic Tournament Title at RULH, and made the Southwest Division III Sectional Tournament Championship Round at Western Brown High School, which they lost to Taft to conclude their season. Applegate Led Rebounding

Applegate was the Blue Jays’ leading rebounder with an average 6.9 rebounds per game and had the fourth-highest scoring percentage with an average 8.3 points per battle. He scored 57 field goals from 2-point range and some 3pointers as well. Asked why he chose KCU to continue his basketball competition, Applegate said he liked the fact it is a Christian school, mentioned the university has a good atmosphere and commented the KCU men’s team is “wellrounded”. Mullins said about 525 students attend KCU in Grayson, Ky., which is about 35 miles east of Morehead, Ky., and about 75 to 80 miles southeast of Applegate’s home in Aberdeen. Applegate said he likes the fact KCU is fairly close to his home and said he thought he had a better opportunity to play college basketball at a smaller college than at a larger one. He said he contacted KCU first. Mullins said he will look for ways for Applegate “to contribute to our success” and said he very well may be placed at the “Number Three” (swingman) or “Number Four” (forward) positions on the team. The coach said Applegate, as a freshman, should play against some of the best players at his own level and mentioned he expects Applegate to play hard every day he is on the court. “Congratulations on a great high school year,” Mullins told Applegate at the signing ceremony. “I am looking forward to coaching you for the next four years.” He said he was making a commitment as a coach to help Applegate both on and off the court and to help him become a better man when he graduates from KCU than

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Mt. Orab Renegades 4-H Club news Our April 26 and May 10 meetings were called to order by our club president, Samantha Piersall. The pledges were led by Dylan Piersall and Kyle Smith. The Ohio State University Extension Office is compiling a listing of leaders, advisors, and parents of current 4-H members who are active members in the military. Pictures are due in the Extension Office by June 1st of anyone taking a horse or dog project. All Brown County 3rd thru 8th graders are invited to attend 4-H Junior and Intermediate Camp to be held at Camp Graham in Clarksville, Ohio, from Tuesday, June 15th to Friday, June 18th. The cost is $120 for members and $130 for non members. Registration is due by June 1. There is a tag-in date of June 5th, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., for

sheep and goat projects. Quality Assurance worksheets also need to be turned in. Lindsey Longbottom and Becca Woodruff gave a demonstration on pygmy goats. Our Recreational Officer, Mikayla Caudill, provided a word scramble (won by Brianna Stacy) and a Mother’s Day hanging basket drawing (won by Kiara Smith). The following inspiration was shared by Shelby Caudill: “While we try to teach our children about life, our children teach us what life is all about.” Snacks and drinks were provided by Dustin Piersall and Sam Dingus. Our next meeting will be Monday, May 24, 7 pm., at the United Methodist Church in Mt. Orab.

when he first enrolled at that institution. KCU Is Called “Good Fit” RULH Coach Mike Kennedy said he thought KCU will be a “good fit” for Applegate with its academics, religious environment and basketball. “For me anytime you have a kid who can go on to college, that’s a plus,” Kennedy said of Applegate, adding that when a coach has a player who can go on to college and play basketball, “That’s even better.” Applegate’s father, Jerry, said he went with his son twice to visit and tour the KCU campus and mentioned how his son seemed to have a camaraderie with current KCU players with whom he practiced at an open gym there. His father said he thinks KCU has a good safe environment and commented about his son’s impending enrollment and ball playing there, “I think it will be a very good fit.” mother, Applegate’s Doreen, said she was impressed with the KCU atmosphere and added, “I feel very good about sending him there.” Applegate said he is considering a major in business administration or sports management. While KCU doesn’t award athletic scholarships, Mullins said Applegate will receive an academic financial aid package that can include such financial aid sources as scholarships, loans and grants. KCU’s Knights compete in Division II of the National Christian College Athletic Association. Mullins said they posted a 20-11 overall record this past season and made it to the NCCAA Division II Regional Championship Game in Knoxville, Tenn., before concluding their season. The coach said while the KCU women’s basketball team has won the NCCAA II National Championship the last four seasons, a KCU men’s team last won a national title in 1999, adding the Knights placed third nationally in 2007.

Adams Brown Headstart registration Registration for the Adams Brown Head Start and Early Head Start 2010-2011 school year will be on Wednesday June 2, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Registration will be at all Brown County Head Start Centers in Georgetown, Greenbush, Hamersville, Mt. Orab and Ripley. You will need to bring your child’s birth certificate, shot record, custody papers, proof of income, and social security card. For more information or questions call Head Start at (800) 553-7393 ext. 245 or Early Head Start at (877) 5822140.

OTF announces scholarship winners The Ohio Tobacco Festival is pleased to announce the winners of their 2010 scholarship award's program. They are Stephanie Johnson, Ryan Meeker and Dustin Fussnecker. Each of the students will be receiving $500 to apply to college expenses. Dustin Fussnecker, son of Nick and Kimberly Fussnecker, is a senior at Eastern Brown High School. He is the recipient of the Billy Fauth Memorial Scholarship. Two additional scholarships will also be awarded. Stephanie Johnson, daughter of Chris and Lisa Johnson, is a senior at Symmes Valley High School in Lawrence County. Ryan Meeker, son of Randy Meeker and Paula Meeker, is a senior at Eastern Brown High School.

‘Burg to hold alumni dinner and meet and greet The 115th Williamsburg Alumni Association Dinner, Saturday June 5 is SOLD OUT! All reservations have been sold on a first come, first served basis. No one will be admitted at the door without a confirmed reservation. To be put on a Wait List to fill possible cancellations, please contact Ruth Lung at (513) 724-2889. Sunday June 6 Meet and Greet with Thom Barry of CBS series Cold Case and with Coach and Mrs. Ken Osborne does not require reservations. It will take place at old Williamsburg High School from 1 - 3:00 pm. A donation to Operation Restoration is requested at the door. Parking is available on the streets around the high school or you may park at the new high school and ride the School Bus Shuttle operating from 12:30-3:00 pm.

‘Burg Legion Post 288 has Las Vegas Nights The Williamsburg American Legion Post 288 will be holding Las Vegas Nights during June in Ole Williamsburgh. On Friday, June 4 from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. the following games will be available: Texas Hold’em, Blackjack, 7 Card Stud, and Let it Ride. Food and drink will be available. The post is located at 208 E. Main St., Williamsburg. For more information call (513) 724-9915.

Sardinia Eagle Alumni to meet The Sardinia Eagle Alumni will meet on Saturday, June 5 at 6 p.m. in the new Sardinia Elementary School located east of Sardinia at 7742 TriCounty Highway. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. The classes of 1935, 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955 and 1960 will be recognized. For more information all Dale Ernst, president (937) 446-2314, Walter Kress, vice president (937) 446-2852, or Ann Yochum, secretary/treasurer, (937) 446-

Gary DeFosse will be the speaker for this year’s Memorial Day Services in Maplewood Cemetery at the Unknown Soldier’s Monument scheduled for Monday, May 31, 2010 at 2:15pm. Gary is a Ripley native who attended St. Michael School through 8th grade and then graduated from Ripley High School in 1959. Following high school graduation, Gary attended Morehead State University on a basketball scholarship. Gary enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on September 17, 1961, and was stationed at San Diego, CA, for recruit training. He was then stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA. In October 1962, he participated in the worldwide alert in preparation for the Cuban Missile Crisis. Other assignments during his Marine Corps enlistment were in the Pacific on the islands of Okinawa, Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines. Following his military service, Gary earned his BBA Degree in Accounting from Morehead State University in Morehead, KY. After graduation from MSU, he worked for Ashland Oil before joining Armco Steel. For 31 years, he was employed by AK Steel in Middletown, OH, where he held the position of

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Steve Maurer, the Ohio Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director, would like to remind Ohio producers who have not contacted their local FSA Office about DCP or ACRE enrollment to do so immediately. This deadline is mandatory for all participants and USDA will not accept any late-file applications. All signatures of producers receiving a share in DCP/ACRE payments are required by the June 1, 2010, deadline. It is important producers contact their local FSA office to set up appointments well before the June 1, 2010, deadline. For more information about the DCP/ACRE programs please visit your local FSA office.

DeFosse scheduled as Memorial Day speaker

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Gary DeFosse

Superintendent at several company locations before retiring in July 2000. Gary and his wife, the former Linda Hicks, also a Ripley native, are the parents of two children: Jeff of Wellsboro, PA, who is a forest ranger, husband and father of three; and Jill of Somerville, OH, who is a wife and mother of five children. In retirement, Gary has constructed a lovely home and shop where he restores old cars. He is a self-taught violinist and enjoys performing with the “Banks of the Ohio” at various local events. He is a member of the Bobby D. White Marine Corps League, and the American Legion Post #167.

Girl Scout Summer Twilight Camp "Uncovering the Evidence" Girl Scouts of Western Ohio will be holding their 3rd annual "Uncovering the Evidence" Crime Scene Investigation Twilight Camp for middle school girls in Clermont and Brown counties. This year it will be held June 21-25, 2010 at

Theatre auditions to be held Attention all young actors and stage crew techies in junior high or high school. Sponsored in part by a $1000 grant from the Greater Foundation’s Cincinnati Summertime Kids program, the Lebanon Theatre Company is presenting “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” acted and produced by young people. All roles will be filled by young people and all crew positions will be handled by young people (with adult mentors). The show will be presented August 6, 8, 13, 14, and 15. Auditions are scheduled for June 18 at 6 p.m. and June 19 at 10 a.m., with callbacks (if necessary) on June 22 at 6 p.m. Those auditioning are asked to prepare a song which demonstrates their singing range. They will be asked to do readings from the script. Auditions will be held at the new home of the Lebanon Theatre Company, 10 S. Mechanic St., in Lebanon. For information, including an audition sheet which may be downloaded (and brought to the auditions), visit www.LTCplays.com or call (513) 228-0932.

Hamersville church sets VBS Bible Chapel U.C.C. in Hamersville will hold Vacation Bible School June 7 to 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. This year’s program is ‘Galactic Blast: A Cosmic Adventure Praising God!’ This galaxy theme offers children and youth a fun-filled, exciting and creative way to view our awesome universe and our awesome God in a whole new way. Each galactic mission includes a Bible story, along with music, creative art projects, games and delicious snacks. We welcome children and youth kindergarten age through seventh grade to join us for this exciting event. Bible Chapel U.C.C. is located at 119 North Avenue in Hamersville, one block north of State Route 125. For registration and information, call (937) 379-2836.

the Southern Hills Joint Vocational School in Georgetown, from 7 - 9 p.m. Girls will work with local law enforcement and criminal justice professionals to analyze "clues," uncover the truth using physical evidence, and learn how to analyze fingerprints and blood spatter. Last year over 65 girls participated in this camp and more middle school girls have been invited this year. Only 100 spots are available and is only for girls who are not currently in Girl Scouts. Registration fee is $12, which covers the Girl Scout membership fee. Financial assistance is available. Call Emily Zanitsch at 513-619-1386 or email her at e m i l y z a n itsch@girlscoutsofwesternohio .org to register by May 28, 2010.

OFBF retreat set Hop, swim, gallop, slither or stampede to an exciting day with the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) The OFBF Young Agricultural Professionals (YAP) Summer Retreat will be held Saturday, July 10, at the world-famous Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. The event is open to OFBF members between the ages of 18 and 35, as well as their children. YAP families will begin their day with a self-guided walking safari of the zoo. Following a delicious lunch, participants will attend a program showing them how to become “advocates” for agriculture while the kids take part in a special presentation by storyteller Lyn Ford. The cost is $5 per single, $10 per couple and $15 per family (YAP parents and children under their immediate membership). Registration includes zoo admission and lunch. It does not include Jungle Jack’s Landing, Zoombezi Bay, the train and boat rides or parking. The registration deadline is Thursday, June 24. To learn more or to register, contact your county Farm Bureau office. OFBF membership is required to participate in the Summer Retreat. If you are not a current Farm Bureau member, contact the your county Farm Bureau office at 937-378-2212 (toll free 877378-2212) or visit www.GrowWithFB.org to join.

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Sardinia United Methodist Church will hold a Contemporary Service during the Worship Hour at 10:30 a.m Sunday, May 23, that has been planned and will be presented by the church’s Youth Fellowship. The church’s graduating high school seniors will be honored. A Carry-In Dinner will follow the service to celebrate the graduates’ accomplishments. Friends, family members and visitors are invited to attend. Living Church of Five Mile, 16908 U.S. 68, Mt. Orab (Green Township), will hold Revival Celebration Services SundayWednesday, May 23-26. Services will kick off at 10:50 a.m. May 23 followed by a dinner in celebration of Pastor Don White’s birthday. The other Sunday service will begin at 6 p.m., and remaining services will be at 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, May 2426. The guest speaker for all services will be the Rev. Donnie Hill, general overseer of the Church of God Mountain Assembly in Jellico, Tenn. Further information is available at (937) 444-9363 or www.lc5mile.com. Western Brown High School golf team is hosting a Scramble Sunday, May 23, at White Oak Golf Course, 5510 TriCounty Highway near Sardinia. Sign-in begins at 12:30 p.m., and tee time is at 1 p.m. Further information is available by calling Coach Dave Bickett at (937) 444-0684 or (937) 213-1108 or e-mailing BickeD@wb.k12.oh.us. Hospice of Hope Community Memorial Service is scheduled at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at the Hospice of Hope Office, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, Ky. The event is an occasion to remember, honor and celebrate the memory of a loved one. Further information is available by calling Peg Lynch at (937) 444-4900 or 1-800928-4243. Hillsboro American Legion baseball tryouts for boys 19 and younger will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at Shaffer Park in Hillsboro. Further information is available by calling General Manager Tim Davis at (937) 205-3786 or Coach Ritchie Butler at (937) 403-2689. Southern State Community Band will perform a Spring Concert at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 23, in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium on the Southern State Community College Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro. The band will perform a selection of musical pieces representing a wide variety of styles. The band always welcomes new members, and those who play woodwind instruments are invited to join the rehearsals held at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday in the auditorium. Further information is available by contacting Band Director

Brian Siemers at 1-800-628-7722, Ext. 2634, or bsiemers@sscc.edu. Lewis Township Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at the Community Building in Higginsport. Monday Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, May 24, at the Commissioners’ Office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. Free bingo will be offered to senior citizens 60 and older 9:45-11:15 a.m. Monday, May 24, at the Brown County Senior Nutrition Center, 505 N. Main St., Georgetown. Those coming are asked to bring a wrapped $1 gift for the prize table. All senior citizens are invited to attend for fun, fellowship and food. A regular nutritional lunch will be served at noon each weekday at the Center. Northern Brown Senior Center at St. Martin’s Chapel Hall in St. Martin will host activities for senior citizens including bingo 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, May 24. Indoor walking also is slated during that time. All area citizens 55 and older are invited to attend. Mt. Orab Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 24, at New Harmony Masonic Lodge in Mt. Orab. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Mt. Orab will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 24, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further information is available by calling Hope Fain at (937) 444-0404. TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 24, at Ripley Church of The Nazarene, 230 N. Second St. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 24, at Sardinia Church of The Nazarene on SardiniaMowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Bobbi Wilson at (937) 446-4662. Hospice of Hope Grief and Loss Support Group for those who have experienced losses due to miscarriages, stillbirths or infant deaths will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 24, at Hospice of Hope’s Maysville Office, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, Ky. This is a change from the regular meeting date on the last Monday of each month because of the Memorial Day Holiday on May 31. Further information is available by calling Peg Lynch at 1-800928-4243. Sardinia Village Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 24, to discuss personnel issues and any other matters that may come before the council. This meeting is in addition to meetings the council held May 10 and 17; the council normally meets the

COURT NEWS Property Sales Jeremy Fields to Richard Fields, Lot 908 (Lake Waynoka Subdivision), Jackson Twp., $500 Federal National Mortgage Association to Jayola R. and Donald R. Saylor, .59 acre, Washington Twp., $20,500 Sondra K. Stratton, executrix of Marjorie Stratton Estate to Brett M. Beucler, Lots 30, 31 and 32 (Macon Lots), Eagle Twp., $58,000 Devin R. Kennedy et al to U.S. Bank, N.A., as trustee for SASCO, 5.39 acres, Franklin Twp., $64,667 Raymond and Rhea A. Gorman to Steve Sams also known as Stephen F. Sams, .35 acre (Lot 96 – Mt. Orab Estates III Section 2 Subdivision), Mt. Orab Village, $115,000 David M. Francis and Robert Francis, trustees of the Lucille J. Glasgow Living Trust to Brian Mumper and Amy and John T. Mumper, Lots 1226, 1227 and 1228 (Lake Waynoka Subdivision), Jackson Twp., $57,500 Charles and Sandra Griffin to John H. and Donna J. Mahanes, Lot 1605 and 1606 (Lake Waynoka Subdivision), Jackson Twp., $3,200 Ruby Richey to Daniel A. and Rose E. Dreis, 1.19 acres, Russellville Village, $89,900 John T. and Angela L. Fiscus to Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.82 acres (Lot 6), Lewis Twp., $93,903 Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance Inc. to Jack G. and Joann Hawkins, 7.57 acres (Lot 12), Shinkles Ridge Estates, Lewis Twp., $79,000 Michael R. and Julie M. Deininger to Jack and Robert Dabbelt, Lots 1537 and 1538 (Lake Lorelei Subdivision), Perry Twp., $17,775 Helen G. Berger to Joyce M. Berger, .93 acre, Perry Twp., $40,000 David M. Burton Sr. to Chase Home Finance, L.L.C., 2.23 acres, Perry Twp., $56,667 Toy E. Hazenfield to Donna Mardis, .58 acre, Pike Twp., $18,500 Stephanie L. and Matthew J. Dershaw to Chad A. and Teresa A. Johnson, .34 acre (Lot 36 – Quail Trace Subdivision), Georgetown Village, $164,900 Federal National Mortgage Association to Raymond and Joyce Becraft, 1 acre, Georgetown Village, $28,500 James E. and Joy A. Miracle to U.S. Bank, N.A., 4 acres, Sterling Twp., $50,000 Daveina May to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, .99 acre (Lot 19), Union Twp., $43,334

Marriages Megan Wray Bruce, 21, Bethel, student, and Dylan Joseph Ketchum, 19, Mt. Orab, student Jessica Rayann Gullett, 22, Georgetown, medical assistant, and James Pinson III, 22, Amelia, Environmental Services employee

Probate Kenneth R. Huddy, Sardinia, Case No. 20101084, DOD 02/21/10, file date 05/12/10 Linda L. Lakes, Ripley, Case No. 20101086, DOD 05/12/10, file date 05/14/10 Mary K. Parker, Aberdeen, Case No. 20101085, DOD 02/08/10, file date 05/12/10 Arietta Washington, Ripley, Case No. 20101083, DOD 01/16/10, file date 05/11/10

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Common Pleas CIVIL CASES First Place Bank vs. James R. Bechtol et al, foreclosure HSBC Bank Nevada, N.A. vs. Dorothy M. Phillips, other civil Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-FF16 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-FF16 vs. Joseph A. Dawson et al, foreclosure J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. vs. Richard R. Cooper et al, foreclosure HSBC Bank U.S.A., N.A., as trustee for the registered holders of Nomura Home Equity Home Loan Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-2 vs. Michael Battista et al, foreclosure The Huntington National Bank vs. Robin M. Fletcher, other civil BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. formerly known as Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. vs. Michael T. Crase et al, foreclosure Fifth Third Bank, successor in interest to Fifth Third Bank (Ohio Valley) vs. Howard Collett also known as Gene Collett et al, foreclosure Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as trustee for Argent Securities Inc. AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-W2 vs. William Morris et al, foreclosure DOMESTIC CASES Terry L. Patten, Georgetown, vs Kennith E. Rader, Silver Grove, Ky., domestic violence Amy Schulz, Aberdeen, vs. Jason W. Perry, no address given, domestic violence Crystal Patrick, Georgetown, vs. Troy Patrick, Cincinnati, dissolution of marriage Kandace L. Bullis, Mt. Orab, vs. Gregory L. Cooper, Mt. Orab, termination of marriage James Donaldson, Georgetown, vs. Shannin L. Donaldson, Georgetown, domestic violence Cara Davis, Georgetown, vs. Marshall Davis, Felicity, domestic violence Terry L. Purdin, Fayetteville, vs. Mary C. Purdin, Lebanon, dissolution of marriage Freedom L. Pike, Sardinia, vs. Daniel Pike, Georgetown, termination of marriage Shannon Hartman, Williamsburg, vs. Joseph Hartman, Batavia, dissolution of marriage Frank South, Fayetteville, vs. Jennifer South, Fayetteville, dissolution of marriage Kelli Fancher, Georgetown, vs. Debbie Fetters, Georgetown, domestic violence Evelyn Robertson, no address given, vs. David Robertson, Burlington, Ky., domestic violence Evelyn Robertson, confidential address, vs. David Humphries, Bethel, domestic violence Jennifer Ring, Georgetown, vs. Ashley Ring Sr., Georgetown, domestic violence Ruth Copple, Higginsport, vs. Terry Lunsford, Higginsport, domestic violence Annette K. Spegal, Hamersville, vs. Frank H. Spegal, Hamersville, dissolution of marriage

second Monday of each month. Perry Township Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 24, at the Township Building along U.S. 50 just east of the Fayetteville corporate limits in Perry Township. This is a change in the meeting date for the trustees, who normally meet the last Monday of each month, because of the Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 31. Dr. George P. Tyler Chapter 90 of Disabled American Veterans will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 24, at CourtsFussnecker Post No. 367 of the American Legion, 2944 Elk River Road, Ripley. Holy Trinity Church, 140 N. Sixth St., Batavia, will host bingo at 7 p.m. Monday, May 24. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen at 6 p.m. Aberdeen Village Council will hold a special meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 24, to discuss the position of village administrator and other personnel. Sterling Township Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 24, at the Township Hall at Eastwood and Greenbush West roads. Anyone wishing to address township business should contact the trustees prior to the meeting. This is a change in the meeting date for the trustees, who normally meet the last Monday of each month, because of the Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 31. Fayetteville Zoning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 24, at the Fayetteville Municipal Building. This is a change in the meeting date for the commission, which normally meets the last Monday of each month, because of the Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 31. Monday and Tuesday Southern State Community College and Shawnee State University will hold Open Information Sessions about earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at noon Monday and Tuesday, May 24 and 25, in Room 103 on SSCC’s Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro. Further information is available by calling SSCC Director of Nursing Dr. Julianne Krebs at 1-800-6287722, Ext. 2641, or e-mailing jkrebs@sscc.edu. Tuesday Brown County Health Department, 826 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, will administer general immunizations 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, or other days by appointment. Those wishing to be immunized need to bring their shot records with them. Further information is available by calling (937) 378-6892 or toll free at 1866-867-6892. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, at Sardinia Town Hall, 151 Maple Ave., Sardinia. Adams Brown Community Action Program will host bingo every Tuesday, including May 25, at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with bingo beginning at 7 p.m. Further information is available by calling (937) 378-6041, Ext. 257. Hospice of Hope Suicide Survivors Support Group for those individuals who have lost loved ones to suicide will meet 5:30-6:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month, including May 25, at Hospice of Hope’s Maysville Office, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, Ky. Further information is available by calling Peg Lynch at 1-800928-4243. Ripley Village Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, at the Community Building on Waterworks Road in Ripley. Public hearing is scheduled at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, at Sardinia Town Hall, 151 Maple Ave., Sardinia, concerning Sardinia’s efforts to obtain a $300,000 state grant for infrastructure projects including road and sidewalk work. Washington Township Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, at the Sardinia Fire House, 169 Winchester St., Sardinia. Whiteoak Valley Grange will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, at the Grange Office on East Main Street in Mowrystown. Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2289 will hold officer nominations as part of its meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, at the Eagles Lodge, 265 Foundry Ave., Batavia. Wednesday Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, at the Commissioners’ Office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. That meeting will be continued at some point and resume at 6:30 p.m. at the Perry Township Community Building along U.S. 50 just east of the Fayetteville corporate limits for the commissioners’ monthly night meeting. Rambler Weavers will meet 9:30 a.m.noon Wednesday, May 26, at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in Russellville. Membership in the Rambler Weavers group is open to any interested person. Further information is available by calling Geri Cahall at (937) 3783426. Brown County Senior Citizens Club will hold its regular meeting and luncheon at noon Wednesday, May 26, at Carey Bavis Post 180 of the American Legion, 1001 S. Main St., Georgetown. Bingo will follow the luncheon, and those attending are asked to bring lots of nice prizes to be won. All senior citizens are invited to attend. Brown County Regional HealthCARE Board of Trustees will meet at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, in the Brown County General Hospital Executive Conference Room, 425 Home St., Georgetown. Brown County Metropolitan Housing Authority will meet at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, in Room 102 of the Adams Brown Community Action Program Building, 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown. TOPS Chapter in Aberdeen will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, at the Riverbend Apartments Community Room. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501. Yoga class will be held 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, at Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Office, 215 Hughes Blvd., Mt. Orab. The cost is $8. Further information is available by calling Jane Amiot at (513) 5357507. Ripley Life Squad will host bingo at 7

p.m. Wednesday, May 26, at the Life Squad Building, 799 S. Second St., Ripley. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Bible Baptist Church, 990 W. Main St., Mt. Orab, will host the Awana Truth Training Club for third through sixth-graders 7:158:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 26. Further information is available by calling Jarrod McGinnis at (937) 444-2493. Southern Hills Joint Vocational School District Board of Education will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, at the District Office in Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown. Thursday Brown County Subdivision Regulations Review Board Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 27, at the Brown County Planning Commission Office, 740 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. Northern Brown Senior Center at St. Martin’s Chapel Hall in St. Martin will conduct an Arthritis Exercise Program beginning at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 27, for interested citizens 55 and older. Indoor walking is scheduled 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and chair volleyball practice will be held. Lunch will be eaten at the Center. Ripley Lions Club will serve the free Monthly Community Dinner in Ripley 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at Ripley United Methodist Church, 109 N. Second St. Ripley. This activity will take the place this month of the club’s Dinner Meeting held the fourth Thursday of each month. Brown County Writers’ Group will meet 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St., Mt. Orab. George A. Lambert Post 755 of the American Legion will host instant bingo at 6 p.m., Early Bird bingo at 7:15 p.m. and regular bingo at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at the Legion Hall on College Avenue in Sardinia. Russellville Kiwanis Club will meet at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at the Russellville Firehouse. This will be the club’s monthly Partners Night. Brown County Republican Party Central Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 27, and Brown County Republican Club will meet at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 27. Both meetings will be at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown. Georgetown Village Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at the Georgetown Municipal Building. Brown County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at Georgetown United Methodist Church, 217 S. Main St., Georgetown. Winners of the Society’s Eighth-Grade Essay Contest will read their winning entries. Refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:309:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab. Friday Free knitting and crocheting classes at the Rambler Center (old RussellvilleJefferson High School) in Russellville have been discontinued until Friday, Sept. 10. Anyone who would like information and 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. Moler Raceway Park, 2059 HarkerWaits Road, Williamsburg (Sterling Township), will host a Late Models Event with UMP Modified, SS and Chevettes on Friday, May 28. Children 15 and younger will be admitted for free this night, and bicycle races will be held on the front stretch. Gates will open at 4:30 p.m. with Hot Laps at 7 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m. Further information is available at the park’s website at www.molerracewaypark.com or by calling (937) 444-6215. Carey Bavis Post 180 of The American Legion will host bingo beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, May 28, at the Post, 1001 S. Main St., Georgetown. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 28, at Sardinia Town Hall, 151 Maple Ave., Sardinia. Friday and Saturday Ripley Farmers Market has moved from 30 Main St. to 14 Main St. in downtown Ripley. The Market continues to serve its customers with farm fresh eggs, freeranged chickens, baked goods, onions, potatoes, fresh lettuce and greens, locallyproduced honey, and other items. The Market sells omelets on Fridays and waffles and omelets on Saturdays, and lunch specials are offered both days. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays including May 28, and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays including May 29. New vendors are being sought. Anyone who needs further information or wishes to become a vendor may contact Vicki Bixler at (937) 515-0109. Communitywide Yard Sale is scheduled 4-9 p.m. Friday, May 28, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 29, at 32 Senior Community off Eastwood Road on Hales Way by the State Route 32 Marathon Gas Station in Mt. Orab. Saturday Tenth Annual Buffalo Trails MultiSport Races will be held Saturday, May 29, in Maysville, Ky. The Duathlon and Triathlon will begin at 8 a.m. The Triathlon, which also begins at 8 a.m. and the Spring Triathlon and 5-Kilometer Run at 8:15 a.m. The run course is through historic downtown Maysville and a residential area in the city’s east end. The bike course includes the downtown area and rolling hills in the country with a particularly challenging hill. The swim course for appropriate events will be in the Ohio River. Anyone wishing to register online may do so at www.imathlete.com. Further information is available at www.buffalotrailsraces.com. Kinkead Ridge Winery, 904 Hamburg St., Ripley, will open for the release of its 2009 white wines 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, May 29, and Monday, May 31. Further information is available at (937) 392-6077 or www.KinkeadRidge.com. Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington High School Alumni Association will host its Annual Meeting with a Social Hour beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 29, with the location of the event to be announced later. Special guests will include members of the 50-Year Class (the Class of 1960) and this year’s graduating seniors (the Class of

2010). Tickets prices will remain $15 with a $5 price for dinner for the members of this year’s graduating class. Tickets will be on sale by ordering them through the Alumni Association at P.O. Box 325, Ripley, OH 45167. No tickets will be sold at the door on May 29. Russellville-Jefferson High School Alumni Annual Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 29, at the Rambler Center (Old RJHS Building) in Russellville. A Social Time will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 each. Further information is available by calling Lucille Gelter at (937) 3775224 or Sandy Edmisten at (937) 695-0953. Ripley Life Squad will host bingo at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 29, at the Life Squad Building, 799 S. Second St., Ripley. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Upcoming Events Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Supper will be held at 5 p.m. Memorial Day, which is Monday, May 31, at the Decatur Park on State Route 125 in Decatur. A short Memorial Service will precede the Supper, and refreshments will include eight flavors of homemade ice cream, sandwiches, cakes, peanut bars, and beverages. The Liberty Cornet Band will provide entertainment. The Byrd Township School Preservation Committee is hosting the event, and proceeds will go toward preserving and maintaining the Byrd Township Community Center in Decatur. In the event of rain, the Ice Cream Supper will be held at the Community Center on SR 125. Brown County General Hospital Foundation is again offering its Health Career Scholarship for students pursuing a degree or certification in the following programs: Registered Nursing, Physical Therapist and Medical Laboratory Technician. One $3,000 scholarship per year for the duration of the program will be awarded to a student from one of the five Brown County high school districts, and the recipient does not have to be a current graduate. The recipient will be required to accept a position at BCGH in Georgetown for one year for each year he or she receives the scholarship. Applications may be requested by calling the BCGH Foundation at (937) 378-7712. The deadline for returning the application is Tuesday, June 1. Western Brown Touchdown Club Third Annual Four-Man Golf Scramble will begin with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 5, at White Oak Golf Course, 5510 Tri-County Highway near Sardinia. The cost is $200 per team, and all proceeds will benefit the Western Brown High School football team. Further information about registering a team or becoming a hole sponsor is available by contacting Cindy Brumfield at (937) 444-3551 or cindy field05@roadrunner.com or Rob Hatcher at (513) 376-1560 or robertshatcher@gmail.com. Williamsburg High School alumni are invited to visit with Thom Barry, an actor on the CBS television series “Cold Case” and a 1969 WHS graduate, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, June 6, at the Old WHS Gymnasium in Williamsburg. Donations at the door are requested. Ken and Sidney Osborne also will be on hand for a reunion of Wildcats fans. Alumni may tour the old WHS building during the Meet and Greet. Due to limited parking as a result of the June in Olde Williamsburgh event also being held in Williamsburg, those attending are asked to park at the new Williamsburg Middle-High School Building, 500 S. Fifth St., Williamsburg, for a complimentary shuttle ride 12:30-3:30 p.m. to the Old WHS Gymnasium. The 115th Williamsburg Alumni Association Dinner on Saturday, June 5, has been sold out. Alumni still interested in attending the event in the Old Gym may be placed on a waiting list by calling Ruth Lung at (513) 724-2889 and added as cancellations are received. Georgetown High School Girls Basketball Camp will be held 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Friday, June 7-11, at Georgetown Church of Christ Gymnasium, 149 Hamer Road, Georgetown. All girls entering grades 3-8 during the 2010-11 School Year may attend. All campers will receive a T-shirt and a basketball. the camp fee is $60. Brochures may be picked up at Georgetown Junior-Senior High School or Georgetown Elementary School. Commitment Baseball School for boys and girls 6-14 will be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 7-11, at Shaffer Park in Hillsboro and Monday-Friday, June 14-18, at Williams Park in Wilmington. The cost is $65 for preregistration and $75 on site, and there is a registration break for an additional sibling. Whiteoak High School Baseball Coach Chris Veidt is directing the camp. Further information is available by calling Veidt at (937) 382-3265 or downloading a camp pamphlet at bright localschools.com on the baseball web page. Registration forms also are available at the Shaffer Park Office; Whiteoak Junior Senior High School, 44 N. High St., Mowrystown; and Bright Elementary School, 6100 Fair Ridge Road, Hillsboro. Wilson Sroufe Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 977 will sponsor a Yard Sale 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 11 and 12, at the Post, 117 W. Main St., Mt. Orab. The Post also announces Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts have a need for any old camping equipment, and anyone wishing to donate such equipment may drop it off at the Post. Further information about these activities is available by calling (937) 4442704. Western Brown Youth Football and Cheerleading signups for 2010 will be held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 12, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St., Mt. Orab.Fees for the season are $25 registration for both football and cheerleading with football players to be charged $60 for equipment, with new players to WBYFC being required to purchase game jerseys and cheerleaders being required to purchase their uniforms. Further information is available at www.wbyfc.com. Mountain Pathway, Hospice of Hope’s award-winning Family Grief Camp, is scheduled 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 12, at the Maysville-Mason County Recreation Park in Maysville, Ky., and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at Chatfield College in St. Martin. The camp is designed to bring healing and encouragement to children, teen-agers and adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Anyone wishing to register may contact Peg Lynch at 1-800-928-4243. Western Brown High School Boys Basketball Program will host a Youth Basketball Camp 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, June 14-17, at WBHS. The cost of the camp, which is for boys leaving grades 3-8, is $60 and includes a camp

T-shirt. Further information is available by calling Coach Doug Williams at (937) 5274531. Western Brown Local School District will hold a public meeting at 7 a.m. Monday, June 21, in the WBLSD Administration Offices, 524 W. Main St., Mt. Orab, to discuss two current teachers or administrators who will be retired and are seeking employment in such same positions following their retirements.

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Sunday Bible Baptist Church, 990 W. Main St., Mt. Orab, will conduct a Spring Revival with the Rev. Jeremy Griffith as special speaker at 8:30, 10 and 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 23, and 7 p.m. MondayWednesday, May 24-26.

Ongoing Events Western Brown Local School District will offer Open Enrollment to students residing anywhere in Ohio outside the district. The district’s resolution permitting Open Enrollment shall become effective Thursday, July 1, 2010, and end Thursday, June 30, 2011. The deadline for accepting Open Enrollment students during the 201011 School Year will be Friday, Oct. 1, 2010. Applications received after this deadline will considered on a case by case basis. Further information is available by calling the WBLSD Office at (937) 444-2044. Brown County Fair Board and Southwest Landmark invite Brown County residents to compete in the Giant Pumpkin Contest, a new contest class at the 2010 Brown County Fair. Further information is available by calling Donnie Sroufe at (937) 392-1175. Dolly Partin Imagination Library is offering free books to children born on or after Jan. 1, 2008, who are Brown County residents. Enrollment forms are available at many locations throughout Brown County, and interested parents also may call (937) 239-8234. Ohio Department of Agriculture is providing grants to farmers markets through the Farmers Market Access Project to help fund new infrastructure to accept Electronic Benefits Transfer. Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis and are subject to available funding and will range from $500 to $1,000. Anyone desiring further information about the Farmers Market Access Project or wishing to apply for the grants may visit www.agri.ohio.gov. Rural Ohio residents may apply for loan and grant funds to repair their homes. Further information is available by calling Linda Ayres-Louiso, underwriter of U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, at the Rural Development Field Office in Hillsboro at (937) 393-1921. Volunteer host families are needed to welcome high school students from around the world. Those students, who are 15-18 and speak English, will be attending local high schools, and there is no typical family. Further information is available by calling toll-free 1-866-755-0921 or e-mailing patty@pie usa.org. Funds totaling nearly $18,000 are currently unclaimed by Brown County residents, according to the Brown County Clerk of Courts Office in Georgetown. There is a list posted in the Brown County Courthouse of those who are owed money by the county. 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 on DecaturEckmansville Road in the Decatur area needs donations including a variety of food items, shampoo, toothpaste, soap, detergent and toilet paper. The Food Bank is open 11 a.m-4 p.m. Fridays and is sponsored by private donations and the Decatur United Methodist Church. Donations should be made when the Food Bank is not open, and all donations are appreciated.

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Ripley Community Food Pantry, housed in the downstairs of First Presbyterian Church, 114 Mulberry St., Ripley, needs help in replenishing its supply of food to help needy people in the Ripley community. Anyone desiring to help or obtain further information may contact Nathan Poff at (937) 392-4869 or Cecil and Shirley Black at (937) 392-4897. Brown County Animal Shelter in Georgetown needs volunteers to stop in and take its dogs for a walk. Senior citizens and families are welcome, and children may walk the canines if an adult is with them. Walkers are needed each day but Sunday, and the Shelter is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Brown County Health Department, 826 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, is offering “free and confidential” HIV and Hepatitis C screenings by appointment only. Anyone wishing to schedule an HIV or Hepatitis C screening appointment may call (937) 3786892 or toll free at 1-866-867-6892. The free HIV and Hepatitis C screenings are offered by the South Central Ohio Education and Test Center in coordination with BCHD. U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Office in Hillsboro has announced federal funding is readily available for eligible applicants who wish to purchase a home. That office serves 23 Southwestern Ohio counties including Brown County. Further information about the home purchasing funding or other programs is available by contacting USDA Rural Development Office at (937) 3931921; e-mailing linda. louiso@oh.usda.gov; mailing correspondence to USDA Rural Development Office, Suite 3, 514 Harry Sauner Road, Hillsboro, OH 45133; or visiting www.rurdev.usda.gov. •••••••••• Anyone involved with a governing body, an organization, or a regularly-scheduled activity that has a meeting date and/or time or location change should contact The Brown County Press two weeks in advance, if possible, about that change(s) so the correct date and/or time and location may be listed in the Weekly Calendar. Also, anyone who would like an activity listed in The Brown County Press’ Weekly Calendar that currently is not listed should call the newspaper office during regular hours at (937) 444-3441. An extended version of this Calendar is available on the Brown County Press’ website at browncountypress.com.

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DUMP TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED 2 Years experience CDL Clean driving record Local Hauling. Work available now! Call: Carl Ritter Trucking

513-625-7072 200 - HELP WANTED CNA’S NEEDED to touch the heart of those in need, in the coming seasons of giving, and all year round! We offer 12 hour shift. Call or stop by to fill out an application. 937-378-3727.

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513-532-5291 DRIVERS: CDL-A 937-515-3092 Teams & O/O’s Earn Top dollar Running Specialty briarcreekproperties.com Cargo for Midwest Carrier. Apply: 2BR APARTMENTS www.RandRtruck.com w/attached garage in a 866-204-8006 1-story tri-plex w/an DRIVERS: NEEDED!!! equipped kitchen & launFlatbed. Weekly Home- dry room, ample closet time, Paid Vacation & space, patio & a yard. No Benefits. Starting steps, private street. Dar@40cpm loaded. CDL-A ling apartments. Utilities 1yr. Recent OTR Flatbed not included. Small pets experience required. allowed. Located at the Sandstone Estates, a ma800-213-1199. ture-living community in ENGLISH INSTRUC- Mt. Orab. 513-625-4522. TOR: Possession of or qualifications to obtain 2ND STORY 2br, Sarvalid appropriate Ohio dinia, $365/mo, $365/dep. secondary teaching certi- Electric efficient heat, fication in the area of 877-587-2230 English/Language Arts. Previous teaching experi- ACCEPTING APPLIence helpful. Subject to CATIONS for 1, 2 & criminal record check by 3br, Equal Opportunity BCII and FBI as required Housing, apply at Forest by law and/or Board Pol- Glade Apartments, 9001 icy. Call 937-378-6131 Airport Rd., Georgetown, ext. 353 for an application OH, 937-378-4565. packet. SOUTHERN BETHEL 2BR, HILLS JVSD, 9193 EQUIPPED kitchen, no Hamer Rd., George- steps. NO PETS! Availtown, OH 45121. able immediately. J & J Construction, expe- 513-724-6017, rienced help wanted. Pole 513-307-4079, buildings, concrete. Call 513-724-7991. Tim at 513-362-9222. FELICITY GARRISON PLACE Looking for SENIOR EXPERIENCED APARTMENTS Interior Trim 62 & OVER Carpenters Rent Subsidized Free Utilities For More Info. Call Secure Bldg. 937-444-0820 On-site laundry Pets allowed MAINTENANCE/CUS513-876-3590 TODIAL SUPERVITTY 800-750-0750 SOR: Directs delivery of district-wide maintenance services. Provides technical expertise and manual GEORGETOWN - 1br, skill in HVAC equipped kitchen, parinspection/servicing, re- tially furnished, c/a, no pair of buildings, pets, monthly rent grounds, equipment, and $395.00, deposit $300.00. furnishings. Subject to 937-378-3466. criminal record check by Ohio BCII and FBI as re- GEORGETOWN - 2 & quired by law and/or 3br apartments available Board Policy. Call for immediate occupancy. 937-378-6131 ext. 353 for 2br, 1ba, c/a, all kitchen application packet. SOUTHERN HILLS appliances, w/d hookup, & util., JVSD, 9193 Hamer Rd., $560/mo Georgetown, OH 45121. $560/dep. 3br, 1.5ba, MYSTERY SHOPPERS, earn up to $100 per day, undercover shoppers needed to judge retail & dining establishments, experience not required. 1-877-581-1844. SALES PERSON/ ESTIMATOR Maaco, a progressive Body shop seeks an energetic individual. Prefer w/automotive experience. Good communication skills a must. Will train. Excellent earning potential. Mr. Saha 513-752-2720.

1-car att. garage, c/a, all kitchen appliances, laundry room, $675/mo & util. $675/dep., 513-253-8170 or 513-616-3504.

LYTLE TRACE Apartments, Williamsburg, OH. Unfurnished, age 62+, 1br, secure building, utilities included, rent subsidized, laundry room, community room, library, cozy living. Call 513-724-3358.

HEALTHSOURCE OF OHIO, A network of community health centers offers quality care close to home, has many opportunities now available. DENTAL ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST 40 hrs/wk - Mt. Orab/Seaman High School graduate or equivalent required. Graduate of dental training program preferred, or at least one year of experience in dental assisting. Dental Xray license is required. Previous office experience is desired. MEDICAL ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST 40 hrs/wk - Batavia Graduate from MA program required. At least one year medical office experience desired. We offer an excellent benefit package Apply online by visiting our website at: www.healthsourceofohio.com Email resumes to: resumes@healthsourceofohio.com Or fax to: 513-576-1018 M/F/D/V Equal Opportunity Employer

DRIVERS NEEDED 2 Years Experience Class A CDL Local Hauling Home Every Night Call TCB Trucking 513-625-8183

NOW HIRING Assistant Manager for Lee’s Famous Recipe. Would prefer management experience. Apply at: Mt. Orab Food Court 103 Glover Dr. Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154

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PARTS DEPARTMENT Prefer person with a background in Farming and Parts Sales experience. Computer knowledge is essential. A Benefit Package is available

MAIL OR DROP OFF A RESUME: The Equipment Superstore 9762 US 68 Georgetown, OH 45121 OR FAX RESUME: 937-378-3160 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MORRISON PLACE APARTMENTS Now renting 2 bedroom apartment with a den, rent starting at $550.00 with attached garage, washer & dryer hookups. For 55 & older accepting applications

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED 300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED MT. ORAB - 2br, 1ba, $575/mo., $575/dep., w/washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator, water/sewer/garbage included. Also brand new, $600/mo. w/cathedral ceilings. 513-504-3368 or 513-616-6817. MT. ORAB, 2br, 1.5ba townhouse, equipped kitchen, 1/yr. lease, $470 plus utilities, $470/deposit, no pets, good credit, reference check required. June vacancies. 937-442-3275. MT. ORAB, 2nd floor, 2br apartment, water/garbage/heat included, newly renovated, $500/mo. plus deposit, 1yr. lease. 513-403-0407. NICE, CLEAN 1br in Georgetown, 2nd floor, utilities included, deposit & background required, 937-378-3391 for more info or appointment. NOW RENTING One bedroom apartment, utilities included. Rent is income based. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria and have a mental illness. For more information call Amanda 937-378-6041, Ext. 257

“SPRING TIME MOVING TIME” Large 2br A/C, W/D hookup Extra storage Nice property! Call, it won’t last!!

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303 - HOUSES FOR RENT

3BR, 2BA house in Georgetown, just remodeled, deposit & background check required. 937-378-3391 for more info or appointment. FOR RENT or SaleGeorgetown - 2br, 2ba, no pets, reference & deposit, $450 plus utilities. 513-304-0041.

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UPTOWN BUILDING, prime location, 2000sq. FURNISHED ROOM ft., great for retail or offor rent. No smoking. fice space. Call Must like pets. $325. 937-205-1678 for details. 513-875-2381. 3/MILES OUT of Georgetown: Country setting - Remodeled farmhouse, 6rms., 2br, stove & fridge included, $600/mo., $600/dep. 937-378-3317.

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302 - SLEEPING ROOMS

SARDINIA, 121 Mae St., 4br, 1.5ba, W/D hookup, 2-car garage, partial fence, corner lot. All electric w/CA; $750/mo. rent, $750/dep., $150/water deposit, no pets. The house will be shown each Sunday between 11am & 4pm RIPLEY SCHOOL- by appointment. HOUSE Apartments, 1br 937-379-1304, references units available, Move-in required. Rent Special, rent-$255 plus utilities, for Seniors 307 - MOBILE HOMES 62 years old, disabled or FOR RENT handicapped. For quesACCEPTING APPLItions call 937-392-9216 or 937-378-6603. Man- CATIONS on clean 2br aged by Brown County mobile home. Stove, fridge, shed, large yard, Senior Citizens Council. all electric, $475/rent, $475/dep. No pets. Call 937-378-6827. “SPRING FORWARD WITH THIS DEAL” Efficiency & 1br A/C, extra storage Nice size Ask what spring has in store for you.

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400 - HOUSES FOR SALE FARM WITH nice 1.5 story older home w/basement, 3 car detached garage, barns & 20 rolling acres with large rock lined creek and woods, great for hunting or farming, more or less acreage available, Bethel New Hope Rd., 1 mi. from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel. Asking $215,000 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 Dan (May also sell for less with fewer acres) OWN YOUR home! STOP renting. OWNER FINANCING, $2,500 down, owner will finance remainder; $630 month; SARDINIA 121 Mae Street - 4 BR, 1.5 BA, W/D hookup, 2-car garage, partial fence, corner lot, all electric w/CA. You CAN afford to OWN!! The house will be shown each Sunday between 11am & 4pm by appointment. 937-379-1304, references required.

402 - APT.HOUSES FOR SALE

SARDINIA, 2BR mobile home, $395 plus deposit, MT. ORAB - 2-family no pets. Call apartment house. .33 937-695-1469. acre, zoned business, good location, possible 308-OFFICE/BUSINESS owner financing. Call SPACE FOR RENT 937-444-2689. GEORGETOWN - Of- RESERVE THIS SPOT fice space for rent, small FOR YOUR brick katty corner from CLASSIFIED AD FOR the courthouse, great ONLY $9.50 PER parking, approx. 22,000 WEEK FOR 20 sq. ft. w/restrooms. Call WORDS OR LESS! 937-378-4393 800-404-3157.

403- MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE FOR SALE ASKING $19,000 - 1999 DUTCH 3br, 2ba, 14x70, vinyl, shingle, new carpet, freshly painted, move-in ready, in Sardinia area, 513-724-7233, 513-505-8311 or 859-466-3554.

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) LOT FOR SALE Has septic & water, mature shade, quiet location, dead end road. Call

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410 - LEASE/OPTION TO BUY MOBILE HOME Rent-to-own. 1991 Fleetwood, 3br, 14x70, $250 per month plus $250 lot rent. Call 513-724-1315.

501 - CHILD CARE

CHRISTIAN MOM will provide childcare in her Mt. Orab home first shift, flexible hours, WBSD, reasonable rates, meals and snacks included. References upon request. Call Angel 513-724-0830.

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BUSH HOGGING GARDEN TILLING Average gardens 1,000 sq. ft., gone over twice, $50.00. Call Cool Breeze Compacts 937-515-0947. Other services available backhoe, box grading. Equipment also available for rent.

HAY FOR Sale, Round bales $25.00, square bales, $2.25. 937-515-3902.

LARGE SELECTION of hybrid and heirloom vegetable plants; bulk seed; bedding plant flowers, baskets. 6” potted wave petunias, 10 for JOHN’S GENERAL $19.95; 1 gallon perenniMAINTENANCE als, $495. Burns GreenMowing, tilling, plumb- house & Landscaping, SR ing, gravel/dirt hauling, 321 Mowrystown. equipment/general re- 937-442-4573. pairs, electrical, home clean-up outside/inside, 611 - WANTED TO BUY backhoe work, electrical. ALWAYS PAYING 937-444-2694. CASH! Old appliances, old 506 - CLEANING barn & farm tools, nuts, RESIDENTIAL bolts, all metal, even if CLEANING or just rusted, old barn wood, needing some spring old car & tractor parts, cleaning, great rates, and old lawn mowers & even better references. equipment, old pipe & Call for a quote, or for fittings, electrical items, more information. old woodburning 513-255-4342. stoves, old lamps, old trains & parts, old 507 - SEWING pottery & stoneware, & ALTERATIONS old jars & bottles, any For all your sewing needs old & primitive, for you, your family and gold & silver, your home. Call 937-444let us take a look. 4276. Reasonable rates, 937-444-5122 expert service. CASH PAID!! Top dol600 - FURNITURE lar! Furniture, gold, silA SUPER value at $400, ver, coins, jewelry, tools, would sell for $1100. records, antiques, appliQueen P.T. memory foam ances, toys, game sysmattress set, still in plas- tems. ALMOST ANYtic. Call 937-515-6590. THING! 937-378-1819, 513-348-5870. 606 - FARM

MERCHANDISE 1974 INTERNATIONAL 1066 turbo tractor w/duals & weights, low hours 4434/hrs., $9,000. 937-444-2698. USED EQUIPMENT, 7 tractors & bushhogs, 3pt. tillers, plows, disks box blades, finish mowers, dirt scoop. Reduced Kabota tractor 4x4 w/backhoe & loader. Can deliver. 937-402-0769.

613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES

AKC LAB puppies, vet checked, 1st shots, POP. Yellow (white) & black, $300. 937-205-0275 or 937-213-0711. PUPPY RESCUE cepting litters, pickup, Non-kill. In ness for 15 years. 513-885-9943.

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The Brown County Press - Sunday, May 23, 2010 - Page 19 1993 HONDA Civic DX, 197,000/Miles, $1100. 2-3 YR old goats; Pure- 937-392-1401. bred Nubian Does w/Nubian Doelings at side. 2 yr JUNKED, WRECKED old Doe Bred to Freshen unwanted autos, autos, in June. Yearling Doe trucks, motorcycles, etc., open, born June 11, 2006. some towed free, cash Call after 5pm for prices. paid for some. Call Interested calls only, 513-734-1650 please. Call 937-764-1260. 901-SALES

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Call Marietta at 937-377-2304 TENNESSEE WALKING Horses, 15yr. old Black Mare, 4yr. old Black Stud. Both very gentle & broke to ride. Stud professionally trained. Both load & are good at lifting feet. If interested call 937-444-3853, if no answer leave message.

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32 SENIOR Community wide yard sale, May 28th, 4pm to 9pm, Sat., May 29th, 9am to 5pm. Some Jeff Gordon collectors items, coins, toys, chilbrand name dren’s clothes, glass ware, books, jewelry, handmade seasonal crafts, crock pot, lots of good stuff. Off of Eastwood Rd., Hales Way by the Marathon Gas Station. BARN/PLANT SALE, rain or shine. Lots of potted herbs, lavender plants, perennials & vegetable plants, other items for sale also. May 14, 15, May 21, 22 & May 28, 29, 9am-6pm, 3370 SR 134, 1.7 miles north of Buford. 937-442-4800.

16X20 PRE-FAB walls, 4-24x36 2-ply windows, 2-36” steel entry doors & frames, 6-bundles of shingles, $800. Call CHURCH YARD Sale, 937-444-3853. Feesburg Worship Center, BEAUTIFUL WHITE Rt. 505, June 5, 9-??? Chairs, rocking chairs, Maggie Sottero antique chairs, plus size wedding gown, women & other clothes, size 8, donations welcome, we’ll never worn, pick up. 937-378-1951. $800 OBO HUGE BARN Sale 5511 Delhi-Arnheim. Also, Items ranging from yard Chapel length veil items to truck items innever worn, cluding Mac & Snap-On $75 OBO tools, chains & binders & For more information lots of other misc. items call: including some household 937-515-2692 items. Must see to appreCARRIER WEATHER- ciate. June 4th & 5th. MAKER Gas Furnace, large capacity, only used HUGE!! MULTI-FAM2-years. Call ILY Yard Sale, May 28-29, 9am-5pm, corner 513-910-4239. of US 68 & Rt. 774. Farm FORD PARTS, motors, primitives, carpenter & transmission. For sale, long handled tools, houselumber from 1830’s hold items, air hockey tahome, oak, all parts. ble, toys, jr. girl’s cloth937-289-1040. ing. Rain cancels.

804 - AUTOS WANTED BIG JIM’S JUNK CAR REMOVAL (513) 304-2280 I Pay CASH for Junk Car’s, Trucks & Vans!! 807 - TRUCKS FOR SALE 1994 CHEVY Truck Club Cab, 4x4, radio-tape, Burgundy & gray, cloth interior red, 198K/miles, $3,400.00. Call 513-734-7535.

808 - AUTOS FOR SALE 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

MAY 26-28, 3290 Eden Rd., Georgetown. Lots of nice items at great prices, kitchen table, toys, kids clothes, much more.

NATIVE AMERICAN Crafts features glassware, Home Interior items, wood work (pictures, shelves, benches, too much to list). What Knots. 937-446-2813 Email: denverayers@aol.com Rain or Shine 9012 Tri County Hwy, Sardinia, OH 45171 YARD SALE: Moving! Everything MUST go! Antiques, electronics, floor speakers, 1998 Ford van, 1967 Malibu Classic, riding mower, fishing/camp equipment, hand crocheted baby blankets, misc. kitchen & other misc. home goods PLUS MUCH MORE!! Fri., Sat., Sun., May 28-30th 8am-6pm, 13252 Livmore Ln. off Tri-County Hwy. in Sardinia (close to town).

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1211877- Russellville- Private setting for this unique retreat. Cathedral-Vaulted ceilings, Dbl. sided fireplace w/a 3rd one in Fam. Rm., 2nd flr Br w/deck for separate entry, Att. 2 car garage, barn,inground pool (gated), rolling acreage. Truly a nature getaway! $239,000

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1221686 - Georgetown- Beautiful curb appeal for this custom quad level home. Full brick. Glass walled DR overlooking inground pool. Inside Sauna off FR. 3 stall barn w/tack room, water & loafing shed. The vinyl fenced pasture seals the deal! All appliances stay. $249,900

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1219866- Hamersville - Better then new! Beautiful story and half on/public water & sewer. Grand covered front & back porch. Shiney hdwd flrs in LR, DR & kitchen. Upstairs bdrms have massive built-in storage. Ceramic master bath totally renovated in '08. $129,900

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1201734- Georgetown - One of a kind!*Full brick 2-story.*Huge Master BR suite w/personal balcony.*Natural Bay windows, pocket doors thruout, oak woodwork.* Real Beauty!*Inground 32x18 8' deep pool.*Det 2 story brick garage also.*Full fin bsmt plumbed for 3rd ba. $395,000

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• #1218435 - Georgetown (Eastern Schools) • Secluded 3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath, large home nestled back on 5 acre wooded lot, large eat-in kitchen, large family room and living room, numerous windows, very well maintained, 1890 square feet per auditor, nice landscaping, trail in the woods for your walking pleasure or ATV, lots of privacy in the country. Priced to sell at $92,900

• #1204534 - Sardinia • Nice brick home with full basement, refinished hardwood floors throughout, remodeled full bathroom, blacktop driveway, detached garage with carport, nice brick storage building, newer roof on home, garage and storage building, situated in nice 0.69 +/- acre lot. $92,000 Call for more details.

• #1208157 - Mt Orab/Sardinia • Check out this 3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home in private setting on 6.68 +/- acres, partially wooded with walking paths, 20 x 24 building, newer greenhouse, all appliances included, newer C/A and furnace, newer water heater, remodeled baths, 2nd floor balcony with nice views, wood stove as alternate heat source, Don’t miss out on country living at an affordable price. $109,900

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Georgetown - Excellent condition! Two 1 Bdrm. Apts. Large & roomy. Drywall thru-out. Brand new A/C Units.Central systems. 1 unit has a laundry room. Covered front porch. Good cash flow. $55,000

Georgetown- Converted to single family. Former all brick duplex completely torn down to studs & totally renovated. Be the first to live in this new single family 3BR 2BA home over 1700 sq.ft. $85,000

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1217215 - Georgetown - Attention tax credit seekers! Newer windows, furnace & renovated kitchen. Hdwd flrs. thru-out. Fresh paint in most rooms.Huge walk-in pantry, covered front porch. Public water & sewer. $44,900

1200703- Ripley- Picturesque setting for this unique two story. Contemporary. DBL skylites in spacious great rm. Fully equip. Kit. Island w/ wet bar. Dining room has walk-out to indoor,inground pool & Spa area. MBR suite w/shower + Jacuzzi.Family Rm. Loft. $299,900

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1214718 - Hamersville - Beautiful coined corner brick ranch on a slightly rolling 5 ac.tract. Cathedral ceilings, wbfp, walk-out from DR to spacious deck, family rm. Split floor plan MBR suite w/walk-in closet. Prof. landscaped. Black top drive, 32x24 det workshop. $165,000

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1205153 -Mt. Orab- Immaculate 3 BR, 2 BA ranch on double lot. New flooring in LR & FR. Open floor plan. Freshly painted & inviting. Att. 2c gar. for maximum storage. Beautifully landscaped, Coy pond w/serene sitting area. Back yard tree-lined for added privacy. $109,900

S 1123757- Four family Apt. bldg. located two blocks off of SR 52. All units have been totally renovated. Each unit has a laundry area available. Each apt. is separately metered. 4000 plus SF. Bldg and units are in mint condition. PLEASE, ONLY PREAPPROVED BUYERS. $147,500

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1221781- Georgetown Schools- You will not find a more private location! First Offering for this 114 acre farm. Unique in every way. Approx 30 ac. of pasture and over 60 ac of woods. Views are out of this world. Three houses are on this parcel. Call today for a personal, private showing. $699,900

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1191747 - Hamersville - Turn Key operation w/Separate 3 BR house on 0.73 ac.Well known Dairy Bar in impeccable condition located in the heart of town.Water & sewer metered separately.Plenty of storage.Strong financials.Will train new owner. House New Roof '08. $299,900

REAL ESTATE-ANTIQUES-SOME TOOLS

KIMMERLY ESTATE AUCTION Sat. May 29, 2010 @ 10:am – Real Estate @ 12:noon

VISIT OUR WEBSITE: hookrealestate.com OPEN HOUSE - MAY 23, 2010 SUNDAY - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 8892 Russellville Winchester Road

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• #1218758 – Sardinia • Check out this 4 Bedroom, 2 full bath home located in Sardinia on public sewer and water, fresh paint throughout, natural woodwork, hardwood floors under carpet, newer furnace and central air, newer roof, newer water heater, fenced in front and back yards, huge 30x50 heated pole barn with concrete, overhead doors, water and electric, pole barn could be used for your next business opportunity, don’t miss out on this one. Asking $109,900

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1214896 - Georgetown - Great Home-Just Move In! Full brick home on no outlet Street. Solid & in excellent condition! Family room is an operational 1 car garage - just remove carpet. Beautiful lot w/mature shade. Must see to believe! $89,900

COMPLETE REAL ESTATE SERVICES 121 W. State St, Georgetown, OH 45121 513-721-0222 937-378-6181

• #1216595 – Winchester (Eastern Schools) • Beautiful turn-key mini farm nearly 20 acres for horses or cattle. Large 50 x 60 barn w/stalls, tack room & area for boat/camper/trailer, additional oversized 2 car garage, very nicely landscaped, several acres fenced, around 6 acres for hay field/pasture, stocked pond, 3 Bedroom, 2 full Bath home with large rooms. Great location near SR 32. Asking $239,000

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1215219 - Williamsburg - Look at this price! 3 Bdrm, 2.5 Ba.2 Sty.home w/fam.rm,rec.rm. Beautiful granite in updated kitchen, covered full length front porch. Huge deck off of master bdrm.suite. Drive-thru garage.Cul-de-sac. $149,900

Georgetown - Historic Bldg. converted to 6 family unit.Efficiency, 1 Bdrm.& 2 Bdrm. Apts.All units but 1 has 2 entries.All kitchens equipped. Original staircase w/bannister in place. $165,000

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NEW PRICE!! Exceptional Cedar Cape Cod w/private setting bordering a creek. Situated on 3.080 rolling acres. New electric FA w/heat pump & CA. 3 Bedrooms. 2 Bathrooms. Ceramic tile in baths & kitchen. Stained woodwork w/six panel doors. All appliances stay. Lots of closet/storage space. Detached 32x24 cedar garage w/loft. Full covered front & rear porches. 2 driveways. NOW ASKING $189,900. GEORGETOWN VILLAGE- Brick ranch on .390 acre lot. 3 Bedrooms. 2 Baths. 2 Car attached garage. Electric FA w/airconditioning. Convenient location. Kitchen appliances stay. Possible short sale. Asking $129,900. YOU KNOW THE EXPRESSION- buy one get the second 1/2 off! Two Homes- a stick built 1 story 3 bedroom and a 1 bedroom mobile home. Each has central heat & public utilities. There is a garage and 2 driveways. Located on a dead end street. Asking $37,500. GEORGETOWN- Attractive 3 Bedroom 2 Bath home in nice, newer subdivision. Recently updated. Interior painted, new carpet & vinyl. New shower & storm doors. Huge “L” shaped front porch. Large rear deck. 2-Car attached garage. .46 acre lot w/wooded green space. Landscaping. Move in & enjoy! Asking $126,500. GEORGETOWN VILLAGE - Immaculate 2 BR/2 Bath home w/many recent updates. Newer NG furnace w/air, & HWH. Newer roof on house, garage & storage bldg. Freshly painted interior. Front porch & rear deck. 2 Car detached garage. Corner lot. Asking $74,999. POSSIBLE SHORT SALE! COUNTRY HOME ON 5 ACRES!! Very nice 1.5 story vinyl home with 7 rooms including 3 BR’s & 1 Bath. Tastefully remodeled. Floors are H/W, laminate, vinyl & carpet. LR has propane gas FP. Exceptional 50’x72’ workshop/garage w/concrete parking area. Older all purpose barn. Mature shade. Asking $107,900 w/possible short sale.

Location/Directions: 2011 St.Rt.133 Bethel,Ohio 45106 From St. Rt. 125 in Bethel turn onto St. Rt. 133, South, follow approx. 4mi.on right side of the road, to Auction location. !!PROPERTY GOES UP FOR BIDS @ 12:NOON!! Terrific buying opportunity for the handyman, investor or flipper. Situated on a 1+ acre lot with public water. This home has nice potential w/ over 1,200sq. ft. of living sp. (3bds., 1bath, corner fireplace,lg kitchen,& more) Some remodeling started & projects not completed. The property has a DANDY 20’x40’ combination garage & shop w/separate elect. Open for inspection 8:am on auction day or call for appointment sooner. ***(MINIMUM BID ONLY $32,000.)*** EasyTerms/Note: Accepted bidder to pay $5,000. As earnest money deposit w/ 30 days to close. A 10% buyer’s premium will be added to the high bid (on the real estate only), to establish the actual contract purchase price. Agent/Auctioneers represent the estate only. ***DavidP.Lewis,Agent/Auctioneer (513)724-3903*** ***Joel T.Wilson Co.Ltd.Broker(513)732-6300*** Antiques: nice bow glass front china cabinet; 18”x24” Picaso print #504 “Woman with Pears”;several old trunks; pink depression glass, other glassware, & smalls; metal Coke cooler; 1940’s/50’s china cabinet & buffet; Lane cedar chest; Singer pedal sewing machine; 2 early elec. light fixtures from the Old Gayette Theater in Cinti.Oh.; wooden Kennedy machinist chest; 12pl.st.+ sev.access. pcs of Golden Rose China from 1960’s; 22k gold décor. hostess set in orig. box; a few bags coins, 1929 Standing Liberty, 1856 & 1858 flying eagle pennies, war nickels, bi-centennial 1/2 dollars & more; many boxes still to sort through. Tools: engine hoist; engine jack stand; port-a-power; some old tools & small oil cans; & misc. Misc.: household items. Terms/ Note: Cash or check w/photo ID. no buyers premium on personal property. ***see pic’s on www.auctionzip.com user 7414*** Lewis Auctioneering is proud to offer at public auction items dating back 3 generations in the Kimmerly family. Come see what we find. Everything is sold as is/where is with no guarantee.

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DAVID P. LEWIS AGENT/AUCTIONEER (513)724-3903 DAVID S. LEWIS AUCTIONEER (513)200-9662 JOEL T. WILSON CO. LTD. AUCTIONEER/BROKER

FORMER ST. ELIZABETH CHURCH w/excellent location in center of Sardinia. Brick & frame construction. 50x30 center room w/divider for 24x14 meeting room. 2 Bathrooms & small kitchen area. Electric heat & AC. Many possibilities. Asking $150,000.

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• #1207177 - Macon • Very well built 3 Bedroom, 1 full bath home on +/- 0.37 acres, with quick access to US 62 and SR 32, original hardwood floors throughout in great condition, new linoleum flooring in kitchen, all new plumbing recently, full basement, attached carport, nice corner lot, large storage building included. $62,500

VACANT LAND • #1218420 – Winchester (Eastern Schools) • Excellent building site, great location with quick access to State Route 32. Asking $22,500 • 1215085 – Lake Waynoka • Nice building lot in gated community of Lake Waynoka, short walking distance to Little Crow, the lake & docks. Enjoy the many lake amenities including: fishing, swimming, recreation center, etc. 24 hr. security. Asking $7,995

David Troutman Direct: 937-483-4524 Email: dtroutman@huff.com www.GoneSelling.com

David “Sam” Cropper - Broker/Owner Cell (513) 520-2552 Beverly Cropper, Realtor/Owner Cell (513) 520-3788 Barry Daulton - Realtor • Cell (513) 403-7832 Pat Daulton, Realtor • Cell (513) 218-8766 Jay Hanselman, Realtor • Cell (513) 535-5309 Lee Schweickart, Realtor • Cell (937) 515-6639 Email cropperre@verizon.net

NOT JUST A DRIVE BY! BEACON HILL! Beautiful 3 bedroom brick ranch located in cul-de-sac. Full basement/part finished, Ceramic tile in bathrooms & sunroom. Master bath w/whirlpool tub & separate shower. Hardwood in dining room. Equipped kit with stainless steel appl! Many upgrades! Call for appt. 937-515-1725

$239,000

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13984 mo**

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149120 mo**

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245120 mo**

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145120 mo**

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219120 mo**

$

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10984 mo**

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145120 mo**

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2010 GULF BREEZE SPORT 22TRB

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2002 WILDWOOD 26BH

2005 SPRINGDALE 266REL

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$

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145120 mo**

$

NEW!

$17,988

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219mo*

$

$6,988

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179mo*

$

$11,988

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SLEEPS 9! SELF CONTAINED, LOADED, CLEAN!

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209mo*

‘07 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT

244mo*

$

$13,988

$

225mo*

$

41XXX MILES, DUAL AIR, STOW N GO, POWER DOORS

15984 mo**

$

7,988

$

$15,988

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$13,988

209mo*

$

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179mo*

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285mo*

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145120 mo**

$

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$29,932 - 4,000

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$29,332 - 2,500

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$18,032 - 3,500

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$22,432 - 2,500

19,932 $ 18,932

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