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Rep. Wenstrup holds town hall U.S. Representative Brad Wenstrup held a town hall meeting with Brown County residents at Southern State Community College in Fincastle on June 24.

The meeting was held in the Appalachian Gateway Center.

The implementation and implications of the Affordable Care Act or “Obamacare” was the main topic of discussion when Wenstrup briefed local residents on what was going on in Washington, D.C..

Wenstrup spoke about the act for about thirty minutes. Many provisions of the ACA will go into effect on October 1st, including the requirement for individuals to sign up for insurance.

Wenstrup said that the

ACA was already driving up healthcare costs for many and that he expected those costs to continue to rise.

The farm bill currently before congress was also a concern to those attending.

Everyone, including Wenstrup, expressed a desire to have a comprehensive five year bill passed instead of one year at a time.

Wenstrup said that one of the sticking points in getting the bill passed was the inclusion the budget of the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, commonly known as Food Stamps in the farm bill.

The SNAP program is politically sensitive, which makes major changes to the bill difficult to make.

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Unemployment down in county

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The regional unemployment rate in May rose slightly nearly everywhere ...except in Brown County.

Brown County saw a .1 percent decrease in the jobless rate in May to 8.6 percent. The rate in Brown County in May of 2012 was 7.7 percent.

In every border county, the region and the state as a whole, the unemployment rate rose in May. The sharpest jump was in Highland County, where the jobless number jumped .7 percent to 9.3 percent.

Adams County saw a .3 percent jump to 10.6 per-

cent, the fourth highest in the state. Clinton County also saw a .3 percent increase to 9.6 percent.

Clermont County saw a .2 percent increase to 6.6 percent.

In the Cincinnati Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont and Brown counties, the unemployment rate rose to 6.6 percent from 6.2 percent in May. Statewide, the jobless rate rose .2 percent in May to 6.9 percent.

The highest unemployment rate in Ohio in May was once again in Pike County at 11.9 percent.

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Representative Brad Wenstrup addresses constituents at a Town Hall Meeting at Southern State Community College in Fincastle on June 24.

Flight Nurse charged with drug theft

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Eleven people were indicted by a Brown County Grand Jury this week, including a man accused of stealing drugs from Air Evac Lifeteam 89 in Georgetown.

Daniel Keesling, 53 of Middletown, IN, was employed as a Flight Nurse between January 1 and March 16 of 2012 when the thefts allegedly occurred.

Keesling is facing two fourth degree felony counts of Theft of Drugs, specifically 10 vials of Morphine and eight vials of Fentanyl. He also faces two third degree felony counts of Tampering With Drugs. His indictment reads that Keesling “did

knowingly adulterate or alter a package or receptacle containing a dangerous drug...or substitute a package or receptacle containing a dangerous drug with another package or receptacle.

The charges apply to both Morphine and Fentanyl. Air Evac Lifeteam not confirm would Keesling’s current employment status.

A spokesperson said that the company did not comment on personnel matters.

Other indictments include: Eugene Vaske, 30 of Sardinia, faces two second degree felony charges of Felonious Assault.

He also faces first degree misdemeanor charges of Violating a Protection Order and Domestic Vio-

lence.

Vaske is charged with causing serious physical harm to Lindsey Enderle with a butcher knife on June 3.

Max Brockman, 24, faces one second degree felony count of Burglary, one third degree felony count of Grand Theft When the Property is a Firearm and one fifth degree felony count of Theft.

Brockman is accused of stealing a shotgun and other items on Feb. 26.

Daniel Henson, 24 of Aberdeen, faces one count of second degree Burglary, one fifth degree felony count of Theft From an Elderly Person or Disabled Adult and one first degree Misdemeanor count of Petty Theft.

Jerry Morgan, 35 of

Ripley, faces one fifth degree felony count of Theft From an Elderly Person.

Christian Rinehart, 40 of Georgetown, faces one fifth degree felony count of Possession of Heroin and one first degree misdemeanor charge of Possessing Drug Abuse Instruments.

Timothy Duffy, 29 of Lebanon, faces two fifth degree felony counts of Theft From an Elderly Person or Disabled Adult and Breaking and Entering.

Joshua Lillie, 25 of Miamisburg, faces two fifth degree felony counts of Theft From an Elderly Person or Disabled Adult and Breaking and Entering.

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Amnesty offered to those facing arrest warrants

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press

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The Village of Georgetown is offering an amnesty program for those with arrest warrants through the village police department.

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The Village of Georgetown is offering an amnesty program to those with outstanding arrest warrants with the village.

Starting on Monday, July 1 and running through Labor Day, Sept.

2, those who contact the village and pay up can save fifty percent on fines and costs.

Village Police Officer Vicky Coburn said “We thought that it would be good to offer this so that people could get their records cleared and the village could also benefit.

Right now, they are not able to get their license and the village is not able to get any money. Some of the warrants are so old that we thought we would try this amnesty program one time and one time only and see if it works.”

Coburn was referring to the standard procedure of

suspending the driving privileges of anyone with an outstanding warrant.

She added that the village was not using the program as bait to get people arrested.

“If people are coming in here to take advantage of this program, unless they have an outstanding warrant outside of this village, we are not going to arrest them. We’re giving them a fifty percent break and the chance to get their driving records back to valid status.”

The overcrowding in the Brown County Jail is one of the reasons that the village is experimenting with the program.

Chief Buddy Coburn said that it’s difficult to serve an arrest warrant on a traffic offense when there is no jail space available because of more serious offenders.

“The jail is way over capacity and they have to be selective on who they

incarcerate.”, Chief Coburn said.

He added that those who get tickets for traffic offenses may be tempted to ignore that piece of paper, but eventually it will catch up to them.

“If you decide to blow off paying a ticket and then get caught down the road driving under a suspended license, it will end up costing you four or five times the amount of the original ticket”, Coburn said.

“Eventually, the state will suspend their driver’s license, which can be a very serious problem if they’re looking for a job.

Plus, if they get caught on another driving offense, they’ll also get charged with driving on a suspended license.”

Chief Coburn added that living out of state won’t help someone avoid the consequences of ignoring a ticking in Georgetown.

“Ohio has compact agreements with most other states, so we can contact the BMV, and they will contact that other state and that person will have their driving privileges revoked in that state.”

To check to see if you have an outstanding warrant or to confirm the amount you may owe in fines and costs, contact the Village of Georgetown at (937) 378-6395 Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4 p.m..

Payments can be made by cash, money order, check or credit card during those hours.

Vicky Coburn will also be available on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to assist those who are unable to come during the week.

Credit cards cannot be accepted during Saturday hours.

WB board considers joining sports medicine group

BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press During the June 24 board of education meeting at Western Brown Local the board, heard a presentation and proposal from representatives of Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.

Board member Mike

Kirk stated that he had met a couple weeks ago with Beacon representative and chief executive officer, Glen Prasser about possibly providing services to the district.

“First let me say that Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine was established in 1995 by four orthopaedic surgeons,”

Prasser began. “Two of those surgeons are still with Beacon and two have retired. We have offices in Sharonville and the west side of Cincinnati as well as two other sites. Beacon is also the medical director for the Cincinnati Reds.”

Prasser said that Beacon focuses on quality care, patient convenience and

costs. He said that Beacon has four locations and 20 physicians on staff.

According to Prasser, Beacon would like to build or purchase a building to turn into a clinic close to Western Brown High School. He said they are considering placing a clinic in a vacant building at Rhoades Crossing.

“We’ve been taking care of the student athletes and athletes from the get-go, that’s what we do at Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine,” Prasser stressed.

Several other representatives from Beacon also spoke about the benefits of signing on with Beacon.

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G’town church plans Vacation Bible School

Fatal traffic crash

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The Apple Street Christian Church at the corner of Apple and Plum Sts., Georgetown, is planning a Vacation Bible School July 8-12 from 6 - 8 p.m.

Bible based lessons will be focused on, "The Rock of Ages." The ROCK that will stand forever. We are also planning activities, refreshments, puppets, and much more.

We are expecting a great time. Parents and Grandparents are welcome to come with their children.

For more information call (937) 378-3792. See you there!

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Winkle, 98, honored as oldest member at Buford Alumni Dinner

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Mrs. Inez Winkle, above left, of the Buford area, was recognized and honored at the Buford High School Alumni Dinner and Meeting held in May, 2013. At 98 years of age she is the oldest member of the alumni and graduated from Buford School eighty years ago in 1933. She still attends the alumni dinner each year. A corsage, presented to her by the Alumni Association, is being pinned on by her daughter, Elaine Newberry of Lake Waynoka. Mrs. Newberry and her brother, Nelson Winkle both graduated from Buford High School also.

Hamersville Baptist Church 1661 State Route 125, Hamersville, Ohio

4 yrs old thru 12th grade Time: 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Date: July 7th thru July 12th, 2013 July 12th - Family Night

Pastor: LLOYD HOPPER

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a two-vehicle fatal traffic crash involving a deer. The crash occurred on June 23, 2013 at approximately 9:48 P.M. on US 68 north of Mount Orab, Green Township, Brown County, Ohio.

A 1997 Toyota Corolla, operated by, Michael D. Lewis, age 58, of Georgetown, Ohio was traveling northbound on US 68. A 2005 Toyota RAV4, operated by, James D. Girton, age 67, of Williamsburg, Ohio and occupied by passenger, Margaret F. Girton, was traveling southbound on US 68.

The preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle driven by Mr. Lewis struck a deer in the northbound lane of US 68. The deer went airborne and struck the vehicle operated by Mr. Girton. Mr. Girton was struck by the deer as it entered the passenger compartment.

Mr. Girton succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Mrs. Girton sustained non-incapacitating injuries and was transported to Mount Orab-Mercy Medical Center for treatment.

Mr. Lewis was not injured as a result of the traffic crash. Safety restraints were in use by all involved parties.

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

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Sardinia Village yard sales set The Village of Sardinia will be holding their Village-wide summer yard sale on July 5, 6, and 7, 2013.

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BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press During the Georgetown Exempted Village Schools Board of Education meeting, June 19, Superintendent Christopher Burrows made several recommendations for changes for the school system in the upcoming years, that will be discussed during a policy meeting scheduled for next month.

Among his recommendations, Burrows said he had would like to make changes in the graduation requirements.

“I wanted the whole board to see this and give me some feedback in the next few weeks,” Burrows said. “We will also discuss it during the policy meeting next month. When looking at the credits, the recommendation is for the graduating class of 2015, seniors will only have to have 22 credits to graduate.

Twenty-six credits is the current credits needed.”

Burrows continued, “We’re not trying to dumb things down, but we’ve gone from a block schedule where kids can earn more credits, to a more traditional way, and they would be maxed out to get to 26 credits.”

Other changes recommended by Burrows included providing on-line courses and at least one of the courses would be mandatory for the 2016 graduating class and beyond. It would become a graduation requirement.

Burrows added that for the graduating class of 2017 and beyond, the top five percent in each class and the top 10% in the class would be recognized for their achievements, not just the top three students.

“All these recommendations will run through the policy committee before any action is taken,” he said.

He said that student absentee numbers and tardy’s will also be addressed at the meeting.

In other business the board approved the hiring of two new teachers.

Amanda Johnson, from Bethel was hired as the new 7th grade math teacher. Johnson come to Georgetown Schools with eight years teaching experience.

Jenny Campbell, formerly with Western Brown for 12 years was hired to teach kindergarten for Georgetown.

Both teachers were introduced to the board and welcomed by Burrows.

“I’m very excited to have both these new teachers here at Georgetown,” Burrows told the board.

“They both have a passion for teaching, both come highly recommended and it’s an honor to have them with us.”

Board legislative liaison, Dr. Ray Virost told the board that he is watching House Bill (HB) 59 closely.

“A provision that was adopted by the Ohio Senate in an amended substitute

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Basil and Betty Green

Memorial Concert set for July 6 in Mt. Orab

BY Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press The Basil Green Memorial Gospel Concert will be held on Saturday, July 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Park, 221 South High Street (SR 68) The featured performer for this free concert will be the ‘Mark Trammel Quartet’.

The evening of gospel music will also include four other entertainers including:

• ‘Doug Green’ • ‘Third Generation’ • ‘Pure Heart’ • ‘Rob Hatcher’ Basil Green and his wife Betty have both passed away, but the Green family continues to honor Basil and Betty with an annual gospel music concert.

The concert is free to all and should prove to be an amazing experience filled with many talented singers.

For more information please call (513) 304-6264.

HB 59 calls for significant changes to joint vocational school districts governments, and would replace board members representatives from the business community,” Virost began, “This will change the current system. It limits the JVS number of members to the number of school districts. It’s been suggested that we talk to our about these changes, so I emailed Joe Uecker and Doug Green.”

Virost said that Green had responded, and he told Green that he didn’t see where these changes were necessary. He said that the problem he saw was a lack of accountability.

Superintendent Burrows told the board that the OTES (Ohio Teachers’ Evaluation System ) must be adopted by July 1.

“We are not going to have this adopted by July 1, and this is purposely, because the budget bill is changing daily,” Burrows said. “And before we adopt this thing, I want to make sure that we have what’s going to be in the budget bill.

“Also looking at the preliminary Ohio Achievement Test results, out of the academic indicators we have several that are teeter-totering and we have 13 out of 18.”

Burrows stated that this is not where they want to be but now there is a plan in place that’s going to take some reconstruction.

Burrows told the board that he would be talking to staff members on a monthly basis during the upcoming school year regarding leave time and what it transfers to.

“Our totals in the district for the amount of time taken off is pretty significant,” Burrows said.

“Some times it’s unavoidable, but I think what gets measured, gets accomplished and when we start putting things out there in front of staff, like each time they take a day off, each month and see what we spend for a sub, they’re going to realize that maybe they could do something else. That’s the kind of behavior we want to change a little bit.”

Burrows said he had broken down the figures and changed them a little bit. He said he now had different categories including sick leave, personal leave

and professional leave, based on certified and classified employees.

“Also the average amount of days that each one of those employees misses,” Burrows added.

Burrows also told the board that Spanish lessons will be offered to kindergarten students in the 20132014 school year.

The board also approved the following items: • approved the final appropriations for fiscal year 2013: • approved temporary appropriations for fiscal year 2014; • transferred $131,900 from the project construction fund into the building fund; • approve an FCCLA field trip; • approve a new art course.

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July 5th 5:00-10:00 Summer grill out from 5:00-8:00, Live music from Will Baker from 7:00-10:00 July 6th 10:00-10:00 Weekly Farmer's Market 10:00am2:00pm, Acoustic guitarist and entertainer, Danny Mummert from 7:00-10:00

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New Harmony Lodge #435 is seeking bids for exterior repairs to our Lodge building located at 110 S. High St. in Mt. Orab, Ohio. Work sheet and on site viewing will be available July 11 & 12 from 9am 4pm each day. Sealed bids due on or before July 26, 2013. Send sealed bids to 110 S. High St. or P.O. Box 577, Mt. Orab, OH 45154

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Letters to the Editor Student says ‘thank you’ to Legion Auxiliary

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Dear Editor, I would like to extend my gratitude to the American Legion-Carey Bavis Post 180 Ladies Auxiliary for giving me the opportunity to attend the 2013 session of Buckeye Girls’ State.

Attending Girls’ State was a truly uplifting and educational experience. As part of the program, I took the bar exam, passing it and was offered the chance to be an attorney. I also passed the State Trooper exam.

Passing these exams helped me to gain the confidence to run for different offices during our sessions. I was fortunate to

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OPINION be elected to the position of Vice President of the city school board and spent my time serving in this capacity.

From running for office, electing our state officials, listening to Ohio Governor Kasich and putting our own laws into effect, I learned how a US state works behind the scenes.

This information will surely make me a better informed voting citizen.

I am extremely grateful for being given such a great experience.

Thank you.

Karissa Hamblen Georgetown Jr.-Sr. High School

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Taking A Trip Through Time Company M of the 1st Ohio Infantry Regiment was called up in early fall of 1917. They were men from across Brown County. They walked past the Courthouse to the C.G.& P Station. They had trained at Camp Campbell (the Brown County Fairgrounds) and moved to Camp Sheridan, Alabama on October 7, 1917. They served with honors in Europe in WWI. If you have more information about this photo or would like more information about the Brown County Historical Society please call Ned S. Lodwick at (937) 378-6334. ‘Taking a Trip Through Time’ is a feature of the Brown County Press that is supplied by our readers. If you have photos of places within Brown County that are at least 30 years old please feel free to submit them along with some information about the photo to The Brown County Press by email to bcpress@frontier.com or mail them to or drop them off at The Brown County Press 219 South High Street Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154. You will get your picture back. You can also reach us at (937) 444-3441.

What Do You Think?

Do you still use an iron on your clothes?

Designated drivers need to be sober drivers While I was growing up as a kid in northeast Ohio, our family almost always celebrated the Fourth of July with our extended family and close friends.

We all met at one of the many local picnic grounds in the community and made a day of it—including swimming, whiffle ball, horse shoes, bad-

SUSAN BASTA minton, card games for the adults, and just about the best buffet of picnic food

on the planet! And laughter—always lots of laughter.

Luckily, my childhood Fourth of July gatherings were always a lot of fun and full of pleasant memories (with the one minor exception of when my arm was slightly burned by a firecracker tossed a bit too close, but that’s another

safety-related story for another time). But for too many families, this holiday can be filled with tragedy instead of celebration, because according to the National Highway Traffic Administration Safety (NHTSA), the 4th of July ranks as one of the nation’s most deadly holidays in CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

No not anymore, but I used to iron everything Shirley Adams, Georgetown

Yes, I iron when something needs it, maybe two or three times a week.

Tiffiney Wunsch Sardinia

No I don't.

Cheryl Hamilton, Hamersville

No, everything comes right out of the dryer.

Tracy Watson, Mt. Orab

No, never, I don't even own an iron.

Brandy Kelley, Winchester

I do not iron.

Brandy Campbell, Mt. Orab

Letters to the Editor

The passing of a local legend Dear Editor, Recently our community experienced the passing of one of the finest men I have ever known, Mr. Thomas Turner. He was a source of inspiration for many of us and his loss will be deeply felt by anyone who came to know him personally.

He was a gentleman in every sense and a fine Christian example to try and emulate. A tried and true sportsman...of this there is no doubt...but one

who placed a high premium on maintaining his integrity as a man. Winning or losing, he had integrity no matter what... even though he’d be the first to admit he’d rather be winning. And he was the epitome of graciousness at all times.

Having been his pastor for ten years at Fairview Church was one of the biggest blessings of my life...and even after I left Fairview we continued our

Brown Co. Democrats set picnic date in July Dear Editor, The Brown County Democrats have chosen Sunday, July 21, 2013 from 2 5 p.m. in the afternoon for their annual summer picnic. Dinner will be served at 3 p.m. with Estil Newberry's smoked pulled pork and chicken as the main course. The club will provide soft drinks, baked beans, rolls or bread,

music, board games, horseshoes, etc. We ask our guests to bring their best picnic fare, with at least enough to share with ten people. The event will take place, rain or shine, at the Bodley Building at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Georgetown.

Susan Bean, President Brown County Democrats Club

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friendship over the years as we attended the “Little Brown Jug” together with other family and friends.

(We both had a love of going to the horse races and it was a highlight every year for both of us.)

In many ways, Tom Turner replaced my father and my grandfather in my life...as I know he did for many others as well. He was my friend and mentor...even though he always reminded me that he was a better horse player than me. I’ve got a hole in my life, once again, with his passing, but I know where I’ll be able to find him

when my time comes to pass over into eternity...he is with his Lord.

To his dear wife, “Miss Betty”, one of the most elegant ladies I’ve ever known, we extend our love and gratitude for being such a close friend and source of joy in our lives.

Both my wife and I will always think of her as being one of the “First Ladies of Brown County”. Tom and Betty Turner will always be “top shelf” in our book.

God has blessed us in allowing my wife and me to be able to count them as a part of our family.

Rev. Sam Talley

Income taxed twice?

That’s not very nice Dear Editor, For those who are literate and reasonably cognizant, who among you can answer this question; you work your entire life, paying local, state, federal (and perhaps global taxes) on everything you earn. Now, social security is paid into after the tax is taken out.

That means its been taxed once. Fifty years later, when you draw that social security, the government expects you to pay income tax on it, again! Now isn’t

that a double whammy or a double dutch or double jeopardy or double indemnity or something?

Somebody help me understand this rigamarole.

Me being an ignorant country boy, I just can’t cypher it out. Help! (and no, I’m not running for office,but I probably should, I couldn’t do any worse).

Remember this, “It takes more strength to let go, than it does to hold on.”

(Professor) Marc Hines, Mt. Orab

Wayne Gates, Editor Martha Jacob

Andrew Wyder,

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Legion grateful for Poppy Days donations Dear Editor, The George A. Lambert American Legion Auxiliary Unit 755 of Sardinia would like to thank all those from the community who donated to our Poppy Days this year. It was a grand success! We also want to voice our appreciation to all those who helped us at dif-

ferent locations: our Auxiliary members, Junior Auxiliary members, Legion members and other community members. Thank you to all.

George A. Lambert American Legion Auxiliary Unit 755, Sardinia

BROWN COUNTY IMPORTANT NUMBERS Farm Bureau..........................................937-378-2212 Farm Services Agency ..........................937-378-6174 Helping Hands ......................................937-378-6942 Ohio Valley Resource Conservation & Development .....................................937-695-1293 Pregnancy Resource Center ..................937-378-6853 Senior Citizens Council ........................937-378-6603 Southern Ohio Veteran’s Home.............937-378-2900 U.S. Department of Agriculture ............937-378-6173 Women, Infants, & Children .................937-378-6030 Animal Shelter ......................................937-378-3457 Auditor ..................................................937-378-6398 Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction, & Mental Health Services .....................937-378-3504 Board of Elections.................................937-378-3008 Brown County Counseling....................937-378-4811 Building Department.............................937-378-4716 Child Support Enforcement Agency .....937-378-6414 Clerk of Courts—Auto Title .................937-378-3863 Clerk of Courts......................................937-378-3100 Commissioners......................................937-378-3956 Common Pleas Court ............................937-378-4101

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Festival of the Bells welcomes Dustin Lynch, The Farm and Brandon Heath

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Dustin Lynch will bring his hits "Cowboys and Angels" and "She Cranks My Tractor" to Hillsboro as one of the entertainment headliners of the summer 2013 Festival of the Bells.

composers. Listening has an added benefit – it gives the listener a chance to learn, Lynch says.

That’s how Lynch used the Bluebird. He rented an apartment behind its parking lot and literally "walked to the Bluebird several times a week to listen and learn about the mysterious art of creating songs from some of Nashville’s most important writers."

“I was soaking it in, trying to be a sponge,” Lynch says. “I was mainly trying to hear the story behind the song, how it came about, what it’s really about.

There’s something about understanding the songwriter’s realm. You get a little more grip on the way it was written and why it was written and how they got to the finished product.”

That education has paid off. Lynch has signed with Broken Bow Records – the home of Jason Aldean.

In keeping with the Festival of the Bells' tradition of attracting country music's rising stars, Lynch is among those considered for the Horizon Award, according to Williams.

"We won't know that until October, but Dustin will be in the running."

(By the way, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Dierks Bentley, Taylor Swift and Hunter Hayes are some of the Horizon Award – or New Artist – winners to have performed at the Fes-

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tival of the Bells.) *** The Farm to perform at Festival of the Bells Hillsboro will be having a "Farm Party" at the 2013 Festival of the Bells, when The Farm Inc. will be the Friday night concert headliners for this year's event on July 5.

The Farm joins Dustin Lynch, who will perform on Saturday, July 6 at the annual festival.

The band, made up of vocalists Nick Hoffman (who also plays fiddle), Damien Horne and Krista Marie, was founded in 2010. The Farm's debut album "The Farm," released in 2012, includes the hits "Be Grateful," "Farm Party" and "Home Sweet Home." "'Be Grateful' is a song I personally really, really like, and 'Home Sweet Home' got in the top 10 last year," Festival of the Bells committee member and entertainment chairman Rick Williams said.

The band's website, thefarmmusic.com, describes their music as incorporating "unique harmonies and multi-layered influences."

"Nick was a country traditionalist, Krista was a former solo vocalist with a background in opera and standards, and Damien had first moved to Nashville with an alternative-rock band and ended up opening concerts for R&B artist John Legend," the website

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“During the first week of June, Eastern High School began utilizing the Warrior Academy of Virtual Education (WAVE). As a transitional piece to this new program the high school is using the WAVE during the summer in order to provide students an opportunity to recover credits that weren’t earned during the previous school year.”

If a student fails a class and needs the credits from that class, in order to graduate, he/she can take the class again through WAVE and make up the credits.

“In August, the WAVE will allow students on campus to take advantage of electives that staffing limitations prevent the school from offering. For students who have chosen to participate in home schooling or other virtual education settings, enrollment in the WAVE now provides them with the opportunity to join school clubs, participate in extra-curricular activities, be in the school yearbook and most importantly, earn a diploma from Eastern High School.”

In addition to WAVE introduction at the school, it will also be offering Advanced Placement Classes for the first time in the school’s history, according to Grimes.

“These AP classes will be in English, Biology and Calculus,” Grimes said. “They will challenge students with a rigorous curriculum and provide them with an opportunity to earn college credit for their work, if they do well on the national AP exam for the course they’ve taken.”

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Program offers college-level curriculum to high school students. American colleges often grant placement and course credit to students who obtain high scores above a certain number on the examinations.

“Each AP course is modeled upon a comparable college course, and college and university faculty play a vital role in ensuring that AP courses align with collegelevel standards,” Grimes continued. “In 2012 more than 3,600 United States and international colleges and universities received AP exam scores.

“We here at Eastern High School are extremely excited to be offering these two new programs during the upcoming school year.”

To learn more about the curriculum at Eastern High School call (937) 378-3981.

ing performance is sure to be popular with Festival audiences.

Local churches interested in helping to fund this event are encouraged to contact Robinson at (937) 393-2532.

"We've been blessed, that the churches have made this happen in years past and obviously allow us to continue to do this," Robinson said.

"We're excited that Brandon's coming, and we're excited to see what great things will happen that night."

The Festival of the Bells will be July 4-6. To find out more information on the

Festival of the Bells, visit www.festivalofthebells.co m or see page 26 of this edition of The Brown County Press.

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Year after year, the Festival of the Bells attracts some of country music's most promising rising stars.

So much so, in fact, that the annual Fourth of July weekend celebration in historic uptown Hillsboro might be considered the launching pad for up-andcoming musicians.

Many of today's country music greats have performed on the Festival of the Bells stage before they became household names.

Maybe you've heard of Brad Paisley? He played the Festival of the Bells.

Dierks Bentley? Ditto. Taylor Swift? She had one of the biggest crowds in festival history. The Band Perry? Yes, they were in Hillsboro. Rascal Flatts?

Of course. Neal McCoy? Always a fan favorite.

For 2013, Festival of the Bells committee member and entertainment chairman Rick Williams says another rising star will take center stage at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 6.

The 2013 Festival of the Bells will be July 4-6 in uptown Hillsboro.

Dustin Lynch will bring his hits "Cowboys and Angels" and "She Cranks My Tractor" – which he cowrote with Brett Beavers and Tim Nichols – to Hillsboro as one of the entertainment headliners of the summer 2013 Festival of the Bells.

"We're very pleased to welcome Dustin Lynch to the festival," Williams told The Highland County Press. "We think the community will really enjoy his music."

Lynch, 28, wrote his first song, "Solitude," at age 15.

His debut single "Cowboys and Angels" has been a C&W chart-topper this summer.

Visitors to Lynch's website – dustinlynchmusic.com – can read about the young star's emphasis on writing his own music.

"Bluebird Café’s Facebook page says it all: Customers who visit the Nashville songwriters club – instrumental in the development of Garth Brooks, Faith Hill and Kathy Mattea – are expected to keep quiet and listen to the words from some of Music City’s most influential

states.

The three met together to write music, which they based around Hoffman's fiddle instead of a guitar, and The Farm's website says that "once they launched into the 'Home Sweet Home' chorus, the three voices fell into place with an unexpected, otherworldly sound."

The Festival of the Bells has a history of welcoming rising country music stars, including Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum, The Band Perry, Rascal Flatts and Brad Paisley.

"They're very energetic, and they're tremendous entertainers," Williams said.

"They may be the best energetic group ever to come to Hillsboro.

"We're happy to have them, and they are good young entertainers coming to Hillsboro." *** Brandon Heath to open 2013 Festival of the Bells Popular Christian singersongwriter Brandon Heath will open the 2013 Festival of the Bells on July 4 at 9 p.m.

Heath's concert will mark the eighth annual Christian opening act organized by the Hillsboro Ministerial Association for the Festival of the Bells.

Heath, who is currently promoting his 2012 album "Blue Mountain," is known for the 2009 Grammynominated and Dove Award-winning Song of the Year "Give Me Your Eyes," as well as the hits "I'm Not Who I Was," "Our God Reigns" and "Your Love."

A former songwriter, Heath's debut album, "Don't Get Comfortable," was released in 2006, and was followed by the topfive hit albums "What If We" and "Leaving Eden."

"The struggles he's had in his life and how it's affected his ability to write music about those struggles are very common threads that all of us here in our own community face every day," event organizer Brian Robinson said. "I think there's a natural bond there."

Robinson said that he has seen Heath in concert twice, including seeing him on Sunday, March 17, and that his high-energy, uplift-

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Phyllis Jean Corrill, 80

James David Girton, 67 of Williamsburg, Oh., died Sunday, June 23, 2013 as a result from an automobile accident in Mt. Orab, Oh. He was a retired engineer for the General Electric Company.

James was born March 6, 1946 in Green Hills, Oh., the son of the late Clinton W. and Edna H. (DeJournette) Girton, Sr.. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret H. Gentry.

Mr. Girton is survived by his loving wife, Margaret “Maggie” (Cole) Girton; two sons, Brad (Angela) Girton of Fairfield, and Jeremy (Angie) Girton of Greenfield, three grandsons, John, Ricky and James, three granddaughters, Michaela, Lauren and Vayda; one great grandson, Keegan, five brothers and sisters – Dorothy F. (Fred) Gill of Harveysburg, Oh., Clinton W. (Pat) Girton, Jr. of Mt.Orab, J. Bernice Gay and the late Barry of Milford, Charles T. Girton of Galveston, Tex., and Donald A. Girton of Hollywood, Flor., and many nieces and nephews.

Following cremation, a memorial service has been set for 7 p.m.. Friday, June 28, 2013 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Mt. Orab. Charles Smith will officiate. Visitation has been set for 5 - 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Right To Life or the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

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

Ronald Matthew Kinnett, 35 of Sardinia, Oh., died Monday, June 24, 2013.

He was a welder for PJ Trailers. Matthew was born August 23, 1977 in Cincinnati, the son of Donna M. (Waits) Kinnett of Sardinia, and the late Ronald R. Kinnett.

In addition to his mother, Mr. Kinnett is survived by his wife, Kellie Kinnett, four children, Kali Marie and Jacob Daniel Kinnett both of Sardinia, and Kollin Matthew and Kerigan Faith Kinnett both Winchester, one sister, Bethany Kinnett of Batavia, two brothers, Joshua Kinnett and Travis Kinnett both of Middletown, and paternal grandparents, Ray and Inez Kinnett of Sardinia.

Following cremation, memorial services have been set for 8 p.m.. Friday, June 28, 2013 at the Sardinia Church of Christin Sardinia. Kevin Hamilton will officiate. Visitation has been set for 6 - 8 p.m. Friday at the church.

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

Phyllis Jean Corrill, 80 of Mt. Orab, Oh., died Thursday, June 20, 2013.

She was a homemaker. She was born February 21, 1933 in Sardinia, the daughter of the late James and Esther Bills. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Corrill, one brother, William Bills and two sisters, Juanita Hart and Mary Bills.

Mrs. Corrill is survived by two children, Joe Corrill of Mt. Orab, and Susan (Stewart) Swanson of Sardinia, grandchildren, Steven Swanson of Withamsville, and Joseph Corrill, II of Mt. Orab, one brother, Walter Bills of Williamsburg, one sister, Clara Creighton of Williamsburg.

Funeral services have been set for 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at the Cahall Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, Ohio. Vernon Green will officiate. Visitation has been set for 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Greenbush Cemetery in Mt. Orab.

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

William David Reynolds, 75

Melvin Dale “Dale” Bailey, 82

William David Reynolds, 75 of Georgetown, Oh., died Saturday, June 22, 2013. He worked in Electronics for the Paul Smith Company and was a United States Air Force Veteran. William was born December 2, 1937 in Orrville, Oh., the son of the late Edward N. and Irene M. (McCormick) Reynolds. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Lowell Reynolds and Richard Reynolds.

Mr. Reynolds is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis J. (Fravenknecht) Reynolds; one sister-in-law, Nancy Reynolds of Orrville, Ohio; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services has been set for 2 p.m.

Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at the Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown. Gary Zornes will officiate. Visitation has been set for 1 - 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with cremation to follow.

The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

Melvin Dale “Dale” Bailey, 82, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, June 20, 2013.

He was born November 10, 1930, in Harrison County, Ky., the son of the late Everett B. and Elizabeth (Hill) Bailey.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, and was well known as a master mechanic and had operated the Dale Bailey Garage in Lynchburg since 1970. He was a Kentucky Colonel, and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. On September 21, 1956 , in Lawrenceburg, Ind., he married his wife of fifty-six years, Rosalie (Young) Bailey, and she survives. He is also survived by three children, DeAnna “Dee” Bagford of Buford, Marty (Shawnee) Bailey of Lynchburg and Melanie (Chris) Abney, also of Lynchburg; seven grandchildren, Renee Triplett, Michael Bagford, Braydon Bailey, Alaynee Bailey, Brianna Abney, Sydney Abney and Ella Abney; two great grandchildren, Ava Doughman and Jocelyn Triplett; two sisters, Barbara (Dale) Ferriel of Buford and Yvonne Hackworth of Mowrystown; a brother, Ted (Ruth) Bailey of Milford; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Bailey of Blanchester, as well as many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy and Edward Bailey, and a son-in-law, Don Bagford.

Funeral services have been set for 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at the Davis-Turner Funeral Home in Lynchburg.

Steve Newhouse will officiate. Burial with military honors presented by the Highland County Honor Guard will follow in the Buford Cemetery. Visitation was set for 5 - 8 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2013 at the Davis-Turner Funeral Home in Lynchburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lynchburg First Church of Christ, P.O. Box 391 , Lynchburg , Ohio 45142 .

The Davis-Turner Funeral Home, Lynchburg, served the family.

John Keyes Wilson, 62 John Keyes Wilson, 62 of Ripley, Oh., died Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Mr. Wilson was born April 24, 1951 in Maysville, Kentucky to Doris Peterson Wilson and the late Russell Earl Wilson.

Mr. Wilson was a 1970 graduate of Ripley Union Lewis High School where he enjoyed being in the High School Band. He was employed for two summers at the Grand Canyon Lodge and then spent several years working for Frisch’s restaurants. He was always a great help to his father on the farm, working with tobacco, cattle and the family strawberry business. He was a faithful member of the Ripley Church of Christ and used his bass voice singing, not only in his home church, but also in several area Church(s) of Christ.

He loved airplanes and took flying lessons, flying several times to Florida with the late Bob Underwood.

Mr. Wilson is survived by his mother, Doris P. Wilson of Ripley, sisters, Sarah (Roger) Banzhaf of Cincinnati, Amanda (Scott) Phillips of Ripley and Suegene (David) Tatman of Decatur. Mr. Wilson was also loved by his nieces and nephews, Jeremie (Sandra) Dean of Cincinnati, Josh Dean of Batavia, Erin (Vance) Holbrook, of North Carolina, Emily, Lauren & Ryan Tatman of Decatur along with several great nieces and nephews, Tori & Blake Dean of Ft. Mitchell, Ky. and Alexandra & Levi Holbrook of North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell E. Wilson and brother, Stephen C. Wilson.

Funeral services have been set for 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will follow the funeral service in Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Ripley Church of Christ.

The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.

FAITH In Mark chapter 9 Jesus takes 3 of His disciples, Peter, James, and John up on the Mount of Transfiguration. It was here that they actually saw Moses and Elijah. Now keep in mind that Moses and Elijah had lived years and years before Peter, James, and John were even born. Then later, after they came down from the mount, they encountered a problem.

Let’s begin in verse 14 as they meet up once again with the other 9 disciples: “And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them.

And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him. And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them? And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit; And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not. He answered him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.

And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming. And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him?

And he said, Of a child. And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us. Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.” This father was asking Jesus to have compassion on him and his son, his family. But listen to how he asked: “...if thou canst do any thing...”. I believe that it was this statement that provoked Jesus’ response: “...If thou canst believe...” The belief is your personal resposibility and no one else’s. “...If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.” Verse 24: “And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.” This father was emotional; he cried with tears; he loved this boy who could neither speak nor

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Jesus said: “...Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him...” This father had faith, but not enough! With tears he told Jesus: “...Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.” He had faith but he also had doubts. He was saying that he was wrestling with the little bit of belief and the great deal of doubt. It was a battle! And most people fight the same battle today. Jesus works with the little bit of faith that we have to save our souls from Hell. There is no other way to be saved but by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:8-9 tells us: “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” If we have just a little bit fo faith in Him, Jesus can work miracles! Look, after this father cried: “...Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief” Jesus rebuked what He called the foul spirit and the child was healed. It would take a very foul spirit to take a boy and treat him that way. The devil is mean, ladies and gentlemen. Don’t you forget it! He does not have your best interest in mind. He will lead you right into Hell if you let him. He is mean; he is cruel, and he is vicious! He wants you to cuss and swear and talk dirty! He wants you to get involved with things that you shouldn’t be involved in. He wants you to sin because he wants you to join him in Hell! Don’t follow him. With just a little bit of faith in Jesus, He will save your soul from Hell; He will be your refuge in time of trouble; He will be your high tower! Jesus told the foul spirit: “...come out of him, and enter no more into him.” If Jesus sets you free, you are free indeed! Don’t let Satan control your life, turn to Jesus and be saved!

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Edward Louis Goecke, 68 Edward Louis Goecke, 68 of Georgetown, Oh., died June 22, 2013.

He was retired from Cincinnati Milacron, Mt. Orab Plant after 43 years of service and a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Arnheim, Ohio and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Chapter #2293 of Georgetown, Ohio. Edward was born October 28, 1944 in Georgetown, the son of June Nita (Courts) Goecke of Georgetown, Ohio and the late Herman Goecke.

In addition to his mother, Mr. Goecke is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Sherry (Weddle) Goecke whom he married May 1, 1965; two children – Nina Marie Goecke Miller of Georgetown, Ohio and Kevin Louis Goecke and wife Sheri Lynn of Nashville, Tenn., three sisters – Donna Whitehead of Aopka, Flor., Sue Bradley and husband Dave of Camden, Tenn., and Teresa Liming and husband Dennis of Georgetown, one brother – Tony Goecke and wife Tess of Russellville, five grandchildren - Karley Yvonne Miller, Mikayla Josephine Goecke, Kelsey Anna Miller, Andrew Louis Goecke and Juliana Marie Goecke and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial has been set for 11 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2013 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Arnheim.

Dohrman Byers will be the Celebrant. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown with Fraternal Order of Eagle service at 7:30 p.m. Interment will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Arnheim.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Edward L. Goecke Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o FOE2293, 600 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, Ohio 45121.

The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

Russell W. Hyden, 52 Russell W Hyden, 52 of Sardinia, Oh., passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013.

He was born December 8, 1960 in Cincinnati, the son of the late Ralph and Ada (Haney) Hyden.

Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by 1 brother; Ralph Hyden.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years Teresa (Becknell) Hyden of Sardinia, 1 son; Jacob Hyden of Sardinia, 1 daughter; Amberly Hyden of Baltimore, Maryland, 1 brother; Steven Hyden of N. Canton, Oh., 1 sister: Diana Hyden of Sarasota, Flor., and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside Services were held Sunday June 23, 2013 at the McFarland Cemetery in Corbin, Ky. Kevin Hamilton will officiated.

The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.

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“Jim” Leroy Fryman, 91 “Jim” Leroy Fryman, 91 of Sardinia, Oh., passed away Monday June 24, 2013. He was born June 28, 1921 in Harrison County, Ky., the son of the late Ashford and Verna (Wagoner) Fryman.

He retired from GE as a machinist and was a lifetime farmer.

Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife Bernie Fryman, 1 son, Rodney Fryman, 1 grand daughter, Denise Locke, 2 brothers, Joe and Harry Fryman Sr., and 2 sisters,, Myrtle Marks and Martha Watson.

He is survived by 1 son, Danny (Mary) Fryman of Coon Rapids, Minn., 2 daughters, Diane (Joe) Steele of Sardinia, and Deborah Craycraft of Sardinia, 8 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 4 great, great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services have been set for Thursday June 27, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the Meeker Funeral Home in Russellville with David DeWitt officiating. Burial will follow at the Linwood Cemetery. Visitation has been set for Wednesday June 26, 2013 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.

Kay Pauline Daulton, 79 Kay Pauline Daulton, 79, of West Union, Oh., died June 22, 2013.

She was born February 9, 1934 near Peebles. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Leo and Myrtle (Hazelbaker) Daulton.

She is survived by cousins, friends, and her special family.

She retired from the former Adams County Hospital in West Union after 25 years and was a Registered Nurse. She was a former employee of Mt. Carmel West Hospital in Columbus for 5 years.

Memorial donations may be made to Grace Fellowship, Attn.: Judy Campbell, Treasurer, 25654 State Route 41, Peebles, Ohio 45660.

The funeral service was held Monday, June 24, 2013. Pastor Rodney Glazebrook was the officiate.

The interment was at Evergreen Cemetery in Meigs Township in Adams County.

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

CARD OF THANKS

The family of Larry D. Lanter would like to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the flowers, cards, phone calls, food, memorial donations and the many acts of kindness expressed during our recent loss. A special thanks to the Mt. Orab Fire Department EMS, doctors and nurses at Mt. Orab Mercy Emergency Hospital, doctors and nurses at Anderson Mercy Intensive Care Unit for their expertise in administering to Larry’s medical needs; Patty Roeding for her words of comfort; American Legion Post #180 for conducting the military services; Mt. Orab United Wesleyan Church for use of their facility and Cahall Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, for their kind and efficient service to the family.

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Eugene H. Talley, 83 of Port Charlotte, Flor., and formerly of Ripley, Oh., died Saturday, June 22, 2013.

He worked at Cincinnati Milacron for forty years, was a part-time farmer and a member of the Ripley Church of Christ.

Mr. Talley was born January 30, 2013 in Cincinnati, the son of the late Harold and Julia (Poole) Talley. He was also preceded in death by his son, Rodney Talley; one brother – Bill Talley and one sister – Janet.

Mr. Talley is survived by his loving wife – Evelyn Talley; a grandson – Nicholas Talley; a granddaughter – Isabelle; three stepdaughters – Gerri Gray of Mt. Orab, Vickie Hehr of Myrtle Beach, SC., and Eydie Hubbard of Barbersville, Ky.; nine step grandchildren; seventeen step great grandchildren; thirteen step great great grandchildren; one brother – Glenn Talley of New Richmond, and one sister – Mary Jane.

Funeral services have been set for 11 a.m. on Friday, June 28, 2013 at Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley. John Neu will officiate. Visitation has been set for 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Interment will follow the funeral service in Hickory Ridge Cemetery near Ripley.

The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.

Roberta (Kerr) Spires Flood, 81 Roberta (Kerr) Spires Flood, 81, of Green Township in Adams County, Oh., died Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

She was born March 26, 1932 in Green Township. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Edgar and Cora Edna (Nelson) Kerr; and brother, Roy Kerr.

She is survived by two sons: David Paul (Patricia) Spires of Green Township; and Edgar Wesley (Carolyn) Spires of Wamsley; four daughters: Edna Francis Blythe and Emma (Ed) Reinhardt both of Manchester; Cheryl Ann Vance and Valerie Lynn (John) Harris, both of Maysville; 14 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, one nephew and three nieces.

She was a waitress for the former White Star Restaurant and the former Sue’s Truck Stop, both on U.S. 52 in Adams County. She was a former driver and teacher’s aide for the Adams County Headstart Program.

She attended Stouts Run (East Fork) Community Church at Squirreltown in Green Township and attended Riverside Church in Manchester Township.

Funeral services have been set for Friday, June 28, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union. Reverend Pete Francis and Reverend Jeannie Harris will officiate.

Visitation has been set for Thursday, June 27 from 6 until 8 p.m.

The interment is at Puntenney Cemetery in Green Township.

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

Edward (Ed) Fath, 76 Edward (Ed) Fath, 76 of rural Ripley, Oh., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2013.

He was preceded in death by his wife of over fifty years, Edith and his brother Jim Fath.

He is survived by four sisters – JoAnn Fath, Janie Thompson, Shirley Bittner (Jim) and Carol Tate (Wayne); two brothers – Bob Fath and Ron Fath (Ginny); sister-inlaw Dee Mueller (Dan) and foster daughter, Fran Thomas.

He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A retired carpenter, Eddie enjoyed spending time farming and in later years devoted much time and passion supporting the Ohio Tobacco Museum, the Tobacco Festival and numerous other community activities.

Funeral services have been set for 8 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2013 at Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley. Visitation has been set for 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. A private interment will be held at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Cincinnati.

Memorials gifts may be made to: the Ohio Tobacco Museum 703 South 2nd Street Ripley, Ohio 45167, HSUS (www.humanesociety.org/donate/), Best Friends Animal Society (www.bestfriends.org/donate/) or PKD Foundation (www.pkdcure.org).

The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.

Larry Dee Davis, 70 Larry Dee Davis, 70, Feesburg, Oh., passed away Monday, June 24, 2013.

He was the beloved husband of Jadene (Conley) Davis, dear father of Mark Davis, Keith (Kim) Davis and Mitchell (Trenda) Davis, brother of Lowell and Gary Davis and the late Maryellen Theaderman and James Davis, also survived by 10 grandchildren.

Visitation has been set for 10 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2013 until time of service at 12 p.m. Friday at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel.

Burial has been set for Tate Township Cemetery, Bethel.

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

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Helen Lee (Pollitt) Dietrich, 70 Helen Lee (Pollitt) Dietrich, 70, passed away on April 26, 2013 at the Drake Hospice Cancer Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Helen was born on July 4, 1942 to the late Leroy and Louise (Brewer( Pollitt of Aberdeen.

She is preceded in death by her parents Leroy and Louise Pollitt. Her cat Max. She leaves behind three brothers Charles (Bev) of Ripley, Roy [Jane] of Tenn, and David (Margaret) of Ripley.

A very special niece Amanda Simmons of Ripley, and her cat Sam. Lots of nieces and nephews. Her cats were like her children.

Helen was cremated.

On July 4, 2013, she will be laid to rest with her parents Leroy and Louise Pollitt in Charter Oak Cemetery in Aberdeen, Ohio.

There will be a celebration of her life after the burial.

To have your loved ones obituary published free please have your funeral director e-mail us at bcpress@frontier.com.

Magic Waters Theatre’s mini-vacation winner named Lisa Case of South Salem will receive either two free nights camping or one overnite in a cabin at Bayview Campgrounds and Cottages at Rocky Fork Lake, ice cream cones from Blueberry Hill Ice Cream Shop, also at Rocky Fork, two tickets to “Tecumseh!”, day passes to all the fun at Long’s Retreat, and return tickets to come back to Magic Waters Theatre ! Congratulations, Lisa!

This is just the first of several “Getaways” to be given away at Magic Waters Theatre. Each person attending a show at the rustic amphitheatre on Cave Road gets a chance at the mini-vacation.

Mrs. Case’s prize was drawn following the close of the Comedy Drama, “Return to Our House”, and there will be another drawn from all of the people attending “Maggie’s Mischievous Visit Back to Magic Land, another given away from the names of the people attending “Charlotte’s Web”, and finally a final drawing with all of the names for the whole year in the hat for the Grand Prize. In the Grand Prize, the winner gets an overnite stay at the new Blueberry Hills Cabins, also at Rocky Fork Lake, plus all of the other nice prizes.

All just for enjoying a fun evening at Magic Waters!!

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DAVID DUGAN OSU EXTENSION SERVING ADAMS, BROWN AND HIGHLAND CO. ting of hay then follow with soybeans, while others will possibly follow wheat. Wheat harvest has started.

This is essentially a repeat of an article that ran last year at this time. Little has changed since then with the exception that Liberty has been even harder to procure this year, so using a glyphosate+Sharpen burndown may be more realistic.

A weed free start is the most critical aspect of a weed management program for double-crop soybeans.

This can be challenging to achieve where glyphosate-resistant marestail are present after wheat harvest. Problems with marestail include the following: 1) most populations are now glyphosateresistant and many of these are also ALS-resistant; 2) it’s usually not possible to use 2,4-D ester and wait 7 days until double-crop soybean planting; and 3) marestail that were tall enough to be cut off by harvesting equipment will be even more difficult to control. Our research indicates that there are no herbicide treatments that consistently control glyphosate-resistant marestail populations that have regrown following mechanical disturbance or prior herbicide treat-

ment. Certainly one of the best options is to plant LibertyLink soybeans, which allows for a POST application of Liberty to help control plants that survive a preplant burndown. The following are the most effective burndown options for control of marestail prior to double-crop soybean emergence: Liberty (32 to 36 oz) + Sharpen (1 oz) + MSO + AMS (can also add metribuzin) Liberty (32 to 36 oz) + metribuzin (4 to 8 oz of 75DF) + AMS Glyphosate (1.5 lb ae/A) + Sharpen (1 oz) + MSO + AMS We suggest using a spray volume of 20 gpa for any of these treatments, and avoiding nozzles that produce large droplets.

Results with a combination of glyphosate and 2,4-D may be more variable then the treatments listed.

With regard to the control of weeds that can emerge after double-crop soybean planting, and the entire weed control system, the following approaches can be considered.

1. Plant any type of soybean, and include a residual herbicide with the burndown treatment so that POST herbicides are not needed. A good strategy in Roundup Ready or nonGMO soybeans even where POST treatment is needed, since POST marestail control might be impossible in these systems. Residual herbicides used at this time of the year should be restricted to those that have little or no

carryover risk – such as metribuzin, Valor, or low rates of chlorimuron or cloransulam products.

2. Plant a LibertyLink soybean, and apply Liberty POST as needed. Probably the best option for control of later-emerging marestail or plants that regrow after the burndown, assuming that there is any Liberty available.

3. Plant a Roundup Ready soybean and apply glyphosate POST. Should work for most weeds, but not a good choice if the POST application needs to control marestail.

4. Plant a nonGMO soybean and apply conventional POST herbicides (Flexstar, Fusion, Select, etc) as needed. This system has the most potential for soybean injury, but seed may be cheaper than the other systems. Not a good choice if the POST application needs to control marestail.

Dates to Remember SOACDF Meetings July 2 at Cherry Fork Gym at 6 p.m.; July 9 at Southern Hills Career Center at 2 p.m.; and July 11 at USDA in Lucasville at 6:30 p.m.

Pesticide License Testing - Private and commercial testing for applicator license will be offered on August 12 at the Old Y Restaurant. You are required to pre-register by calling the Ohio Department of Agriculture at (800) 282-1955 or online at http://pested.osu.edu.

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

Creature Feature Know the facts: Don’t expose your children to parasites It is thought that 30 percent to 50 percent of dogs and cats carry parasites and that 1 to 3 million people in the U.S. have infections from parasites carried by pets.

Children, the elderly, and immunocompromised (cancer patients, organ transplant recipients) people are at high risk.

Hookworms and roundworms can be harbored by your pet and transmitted to children. In some cases, these parasites can cause blindness in humans.

Pets get infected with hookworms and roundworms by walking in places where other infected pets have defecated.

The microscopic roundworm eggs and hookworm larvae end up on your pet’s feet.

Your pet then licks his feet and infects himself with these parasites. Three weeks later, your pet will be shedding hookworm eggs and larvae from his GI tract. As the infected pet has contact with your child, parasites are transmitted to the child.

Pets can get ticks that spread Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and other diseases if the ticks detach from the pet and attach themselves to your child. This could be a risk factor for your children if the family pet sleeps in their bed.

By swallowing a flea infected with a tapeworm larvae while grooming, your pet can contract tapeworms. Pets get infected with hookworms and tapeworms by hunting prey. Even if your pet lives indoors, the ingestion of one house mouse can expose your pet to GI parasites.

How can you prevent the risk of spreading parasites to your children?

Prevention of internal parasites is preferred over treatment because it reduces the risk of infectious disease being transmitted from pets, is less expensive and more convenient, and is obviously much better for the pet.

Give your dog heartworm preventative once per month, all year long.

DAN MEAKIN CREATURE FEATURE

This affordable medication helps to prevent hookworms and roundworms in your dog as well as being a heartworm preventative.

Keep your dog on a safe, veterinary approved flea and tick preventative to protect against flea and tick infestation.

Scoop the yard where your dog defecates at least weekly; ideally daily, as worm eggs and larvae are found in stool and can contaminate the environment.

Bring a stool sample from your pet to your veterinarian at least once per year. You do not have to bring your pet into the vet’s office for this. The stool should be fresh and in most cases can be dropped off at your convenience for the veterinary staff to analyze.

Keep your cat on Revolution once per month, all year. This med-

ication eliminates hookworms that could potentially be spread to humans in the household. It also kills fleas, which can be culprits in the spread of cat scratch disease and tapeworm.

Don’t let small children play in uncovered sandboxes that might be used as litter boxes by neighborhood cats, and teach your children to wash their hands before eating, especially if they have recently handled their pet.

Watch your pet for signs of internal parasite infection. Parasites can be observed in pet’s feces or in bedding, among other places.

Usually, internal parasite infections are marked by decrease in appetite, bloody stools, diarrhea and a decrease in activity level. Many internal parasite infections do not show any symptoms, so regular veterinarian visits are important.

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Late Blight on Tomatoes In 2009 we had a terrible time with Late Blight on tomatoes throughout the area. This does not normally happen very often, but it seems to have shown up to some degree ever since 2009. There are precautions that you can do if it begins to show up in the Southern Ohio.

The precautions include the use of fungicides.

Fungicides need to be applied before you have a problem, not after the plants are showing symptoms. There have been cases of Late Blight in Western Tennessee and in West Virginia this year.

This disease can also damage potatoes.

For more information do a search for Kentucky Pest News. Click on previous newsletters and go to the June 11 issue. There is a complete breakdown about the disease and steps to take from Dr. Kenny Seebold.

SOACDF Meetings Coming Up Soon The informational meetings for the 2013-14 year will be coming up soon.

The Southern Ohio Agricultural and Community Development Foundation program has been around for a number of years.

There have been changes to the programs offered, so you may want to mark your calendars so you receive the latest details about the upcoming application period which is the month of August for the Agricultural Programs. The Educational Assistance programs will also be discussed at these meetings.

For more information about the SOACDF you can log into their website.

The address is http://soacdf.net Plan to attend one of these meetings so you can ask questions, obtain applications, and hear the latest on this year’s programs.

The meeting dates, times and locations are listed below in the Dates to Remember.

Controlling Marestail in Double-Crop Soybeans This article appears in this week’s C.O.R.N. newsletter and is written by OSU Extension Weed Specialist, Dr. Mark Loux.

Marestail continues to be a problem weed for soybean producers in Southern Ohio. If you are considering, or already gone to a double crop situation, this may be helpful. I know some producers are/were planning to take a first cut-

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

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OBITUARIES

Tomatoes, soybeans, meetings on the agenda

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Olson graduates

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Civil War Day at Eastern Middle School On May 16, the students at EMS participated in a Civil War day. The students researched various aspects of the Civil War and demonstrated their knowledge in stations. A few of the stations were Confederate and Union Spies, Dred and Harriet Scott, important Civil War generals, dancing, and a trip through the Underground Railroad. Community members shared their passion for the time period by presenting information and artifacts of the Civil War era. Presenters were Ned Lodwick, Ethan Bingaman, and Tom Stern. The day proved to be a great hands on learning experience for the students of EMS.

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R’ville Elementary 4th quarter honor roll

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SHCTC Honor Society induction held Fifteen new members were recently inducted into The Jean Grider Chapter of the Southern Hills Career and Technical Center’s National Technical Honor Society. Advisor, Mrs. Jessica Smitson, along with NTHS members Clarissa Johnson, Samantha Feck, James Lingrosso, RJ Workman, Ashley Robinson, Brittany Rose, and Jessica Young, welcomed the candidates into the membership during an impressive ceremony on May 2. Kathryn Fitzpatrick and Kaitie Feck, former Southern Hills CTC NTHS members, were guest speakers. New members, their career-tech programs, and associate schools are: Dillan Brown, Ag Mechanics, Western Brown; Shelby Caudill, Biotechnology, Western Brown; Maggie Davis, Graphics, Ripley; Destin’ee Godbey, Early Childhood Education, Whiteoak; Trevor Heery, Information Technology, Fayetteville, Hannah Henning, Graphics, Eastern; Erika Hibbits, Biotechnology, Western Brown; Dawnya Keith, Criminal Justice, Georgetown; Morgan Lehr, Graphics, Whiteoak; Ginnifer Luck, Clinical Health, Georgetown; Joseph Paul, Criminal Justice, Georgetown; Seth Roush, Ag Mechanics, Eastern; Michele Schmidt, Business and Finance, Georgetown; Jennifer Wardlow, Engineering, Georgetown; Megan Werring, Business and Finance, Western Brown. Pictured in no particular order are members of the Southern Hills CTC National Technical Honor Society.

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Mt. Orab 1st grade coloring contest winners (l-r) Morgan Malone (Not pictured are Luke Wylie and Ranaya Westerman)

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Mt. Orab 4th grade poster contest winners (l-r) FRONT ROW: Rylee Jones and Maycee Dunn; BACK ROW: Cheyenne Law, Kyra Waits and Chase Glover

Conservation District sponsors contests The Brown County Soil & Water Conservation District sponsored the 2013 Earth Day coloring and poster contests. We were very impressed with the entries we received this year! The first, second and third place winners from each grade received prizes.

The winners for Fayetteville Perry and Western Brown School Districts were as follows: 1st grade coloring contest at Fayetteville Elementary - 1st place was Katey Wolfer, 2nd place was Hunter Brewsaugh and 3rd place was Carissa Smith. 1st grade coloring contest at Mt. Orab Elementary - 1st

place was Luke Wylie, 2nd place was Ranaya Westerman and 3rd place was Morgan Malone.

4th grade poster contest at Mt. Orab Elementary - 1st place tie was Rylee Jones and Maycee Dunn, 2nd place was Cheyenne Law, 3rd place was Kyra Waits and Chase Glover received an Honorable Mention.

Congratulations to all the students for their wonderful designs and thank you to the teachers for helping organize the program. We also want to thank Kroger for providing the bags for the poster contest!

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Fayetteville 1st grade coloring contest winners (l-r) Katey Wolfer, Hunter Brewsaugh and Carissa Smith.

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Jones, senior.

WINCHESTER – Richard L. Purdin, senior; Ashley N. Clark, senior.

BROWN COUNTY BLANCHESTER – Jacob M. Boehm, junior (4.0).

FAYETTEVILLE – Kristin M. Finkbeiner, senior (4.0); Timothy J. Wiederhold, sophomore.

LAKE WAYNOKA – Hannah M. Fetters, sophomore (4.0).

MOUNT ORAB – Dara R. Howser, sophomore.

RIPLEY – Bradley J.

Hamilton , junior; Jarrin L. Taul, junior.

SARDINIA – Michael T. Knabb , senior.

The University of Findlay announces spring graduates Approximately 937 degrees were awarded from The University of Findlay during spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 4, in the Koehler Complex on campus.

Those that received a degree included:

Jessica Proffitt, Hamersville, Master of Athletic Training; Adam Koehler, Sardinia, BS Accounting and; Joshua Layton, Sardinia, BS Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Management.

Aubree Simpson, Taylor Smith, Chad Starrett, Zachary West, MacKenzie Wiles Third Grade: Abby Alexander, Kirsten Bailey, Kaitlyn Bradford, Jalyn Burton, Jacob Cenci, Gaige Crabtree, Gavin Crabtree, Bailey Dotson, Natalie Dowling, Mia Fano, Gabrail Francis, Brandon Freimuth, Christian Hoskins, Katie Janson, Jayden Jones, John Lathrop, Dylan McKenzie, Luke Mease, Robert Monroe Emma Moran, Jenna Puckett, Avery Reynolds, Cody Shular, Easton Simpson, Ryan Tenley, Alexia Tincher, Kaelyn Wagner Fourth Grade: Kayla Berry, Blake Bilyeu, Brennen Byrd, Ethan Daniels, Austin Faul, Sydney Freeland, Bryon Helbling, Colton Jones, Madelynn McDonald, Selena Mingua, Emma Murrie, Zoe Peters, Ysabel Ramer, Haley Salazar, Nathan Schneider, Kelsie Shideler, Alissa White, Jacob Yockey Fifth Grade: Joseph Becknell, Austin Bradford, Calvyn Cate, Hannah Clark, Chloe Crawford, Logan Creighton, Logan Faul, John Fisher, Hailey Hampton, David Hartley, Devon Hedger, Logan Houston, Tyler Miller, Clay Newman, Chase Peace, Jake Rager, Kyndra Simpson, Nathan Simpson, Summer Sweet, Jadon Walkup, Ian Wiles, Lily Wirth, James Woods

O’Hara receives H’ville academic award The Hamersville Elementary and Middle School Eighth Grade Recognition Program was held on Thursday, May 30, 2013. Gabe O’Hara received the Academic Achievement Award, which is awarded for having the highest academic average during their seventh and eighth grade years. Gabe is the son of Larry and Shelley O’Hara.

Residents named to the WC Dean’s List Several area residents have been named to the Wilmington College Dean’s List for the 2013 spring semester.

To be eligible for the Dean’s List honor, a student must be enrolled fulltime and maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Area residents named to the Dean’s List from main campus are: ADAMS COUNTY PEEBLES – Paige E. Newman, junior.

SEAMAN – Shelby L.

Russellville Elementary has released their fourth nine weeks honor roll. Included are: All “A” Honor Roll Second Grade: Kathleen Baird, Kyle Berry, Sarah Clark, Cierra Creighton, Drew Dotson, McKinzie Dotson, Alissa Duncan, Sophia Edmisten, Tyler Fahrian, Alexander Gillespie, Kaylee Helton, Caleb Jimison, Hendrix Likerman, Wyatt Lillie, Hailey Reese, Savannah White Third Grade: Andrew Best, Shanea Faul, Blake Frazier, Shelby Hampton, Jaylei Jimison, Paige Murphy, Sydney Rau, Katie Wagoner, Carter Woollard Fourth Grade: Ryan Boone, Sarah Helton, Claire Holsted, Caterina Rockey, Maria Stalbosky, Julia Starrett, Caitlyn Wills, Owen Young Fifth Grade: Bryson Cook, Katelyn Cowdrey, Allison Daniels, Abigal Danner, Joshua Darnell, Taylor Dotson, Abigail Gillespie, Madison McKenzie, Ashlee Minnix, Madilynn Murphy, Parker Murphy, Camryn Pickerill, R.J. Rau, Kalle Reynolds, Myra Stalbosky A/B Honor Roll Second Grade: Brandon Bailey, Cayden Buckamneer, Joshua Chitwood, Lacey Dunseith, Courtney Faul, Lyric Gast, Marlee Helbling, Alyssa Huff, Emmalee Jimison, Wyatt Manning, Andrew Silcox,

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Gabe O’Hara

G’town schools announce reduced lunch prices The Georgetown Exempted Village School District today announced its 2013-2014 program year policy for free or reduced price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program.

Each school office and the central office have a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.

INCOME ELIGIBILITY SCALE FOR FREE OR REDUCED PRICE BENEFITS Effective for the 20132014 Program Year: Hsehld Size: Income Income Parents Eligibility Eligibility Children & Scale for Scale for

other hsehold Free Reduced members Meals Meals 1 $14,937 $21,257 2 $20,163 $28,694 3 $25,389 $36,131 4 $30,615 $43,568 5 $35,841 $51,005 6 $41,067 $58,442 7 $46,293 $66,879 8 $51,519 $73,316 For each additional family member, add $5,226 or $7,437 respectively.

The Federal Income Guidelines will be used for determining eligibility.

Children from families whose annual income is at or below the Federal Income Guidelines are eligible for free or reduced price meals.

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With much hard work and determination, Jordan Olson of Mount Orab, graduated as a member of the 208th class from The University of Akron. In all, the spring 2013 class consists of 2,951 candidates from 31 states and 37 countries. This group includes 45 candidates for doctoral degrees; 133 juris doctorate degrees; 701 for master's degrees; 1,722 for bachelor's degrees; and 422 for associate degrees.

Olson successfully completed the program requirements earning a degree in AYA - Chemistry/Physics.

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EDUCATION

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Eastern students receive scholarships Eastern High School students Shelby Mullins and Jacob Granger were the recipients of the Darlene McCall Harrell scholarship for the 2012-13 school year.

Students were required to write a 500 word essay as part of the competition. Mullins, above left, is the daughter of Steven and Nancy Mullins of Russellville and Granger, above right, is the son of David and Leigh Anne Granger of Sardinia.

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Lions Club awards Russellville students The Lake Waynoka Lions Club presented students, selected by their teachers, at Russellville Elementary School with certificates and T-shirts. The winners of The "Good Program" included Charity Buckamneer, Zoey Freeland, Makenna Michael, Lilly Puckett, McKenzie Dotson, and Courtney Faul, back row, Caitlin Jacobs, Clayton Cook, Austin Faul, Maria Stalbosky, Sean Robinson, Parker Murphy, Madilynn Murphy. These students received these from President of the Lake Waynoka Lions Club, Paul Geiger.

Wallingford receives award from Ripley Federal Savings Bank Laken Wallingford, a recent graduate of RipleyUnion-Lewis-Huntington High School, was chosen by the Ripley Alumni Association to receive the Self-Reliant Award donated by Ripley Federal Savings Bank.

The award was originated in the 1960’s by former principal Fielder Pitzer, Jr. to honor Tom DeFosse, a 1967 Ripley High School graduate who lost his life serving our country in Viet Nam.

Laken was a very active student while attending RULH and participated in many community and school activities. She has plans to attend Northern Kentucky University. Ripley Federal is pleased to have Laken chosen to receive this award and wishes her continued success.

Ripley Federal Savings Bank is proud to support not only our local school systems but also our surrounding communities.

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Laken Wallingford

H’ville Elementary and Middle School perfect attendance The Hamersville Elementary and Middle School has released their Perfect Attendance for the 2012-2013 School Year.

1st Grade: Silas Brookover and Andrew

Keith 2nd Grade: Gillian Bishop and Peyton Schadle 3rd Grade: Kalisa Jennings, Brianna Planck, Liam Powell, Kori Yost

Fayetteville 4-H Club set future meeting dates

BY Gabrielle Brinkman Fayetteville 4-H Reporter The Fayetteville 4H Club met on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at 3 p.m. Makayla Rosselot, Vice President called the meeting to order, pledges were said, and roll call was taken. Griffin Brinkman, Health and Safety Officer then introduced Sam Perin from the Brown County Recycling Center as our guest speaker.

Mr. Perin talked to members about upcoming events and things that were changing with the Recycling Program. He also announced that Fayetteville would be holding a tire collection at the Township Hall. After Mr. Perin concluded his presentation members gathered back together to conduct the club’s remaining business meeting. Tag-in

dates were gone over once again. Lindsey Davis was announced as the winner of the club t-shirt design contest and received a $25 award for best design voted on by club members. Members then broke in to project meetings with their group leaders. The meeting concluded with Jason Stephens, Recreational Officer having a water game for members to participate in.

The Club would like to thank Mr. Sam Perin for visiting.

Scheduled Meetings • Sunday, July 21 at 7 p.m. at 5133 Murray Corner Road, Fayetteville • Sunday, August 11 at 7 p.m. at 5133 Murray Corner Road, Fayetteville • Sunday, September 15 at 4 p.m. (Picnic) at 2888 State Route 131, Fayetteville

and Olivia Young 4th Grade: Rylie Bridges, Samantha Cadwell, Kristopher Darlington and Abby Roberts 5th Grade: Dustin Bishop and Austin Grammar 6th Grade: Ryan Craig and Jessica Jones 7th Grade: Mackenzie Bridges, Sierra Darlington, Jordan Hunley, Kylin Kidwell, Danielle Morrow and Rylie Young 8th Grade: Alex Cadwell, Drew Day, Gabe O’Hara, Hunter O’Hara, Jefferey Schlueter and David Schuler

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Brown County Solid Waste Scholarship awarded At last week’s board meeting for the Brown County Solid Waste Authority, the board members took time to recognize the winner’s for the 2013 Solid Waste Scholarship.

This year’s winners were Tyler Parcell from Fayetteville H.S. and Veronica Lawrence from Georgetown H.S. Each student was awarded $1,000 to help with the cost of college. Pictured in photo (foreground holding check) L to R: Tyler Parcell and Veronica Lawrence. Back Row L to R: Jeremy Germann, Daryll Gray, Mark Klump, Ed Tibbe, Gary Pickerill, Ray Becraft, and Tony Applegate.

McGill on Deans List Otterbein University is proud to recognize Jessica McGill, Ann Fayetteville who has been named to the Dean's List at Otterbein University for the 2013 Spring Semester.

Students must be fulltime with a grade point average of at least 3.60 to qualify for the Dean's List.

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Daughtery excels Daugherty, Heather Bethel has been named to the Dean’s List at Lake Erie College for the spring semester 2013 She has also received a $1500 scholarship from the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. Heather is a life member of the DAVA Chapter #63. She helps veterans in any way she can while not at school.

Heather’s grandfather, Howard, received two purple hearts while serving in

Vietnam and he is a life member of DAV Chapter #63.

She will also be the RA in a co-ed dorm of freshman. Heather will report back to Lake Erie College early in August to receive training.

Heather is the daughter of Amy Daugherty of Bethel and the late John Borgerding. She is also the granddaughter of Howard and Terri Daugherty.

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Eastern FFA seniors receive scholarships On May 17, 2013, the Eastern Brown FFA Alumni was pleased to award four well deserving FFA seniors with $500 scholarships. The winners were announced at the Eastern Brown FFA chapter's annual banquet. These seniors were Jennifer Durbin, Tylar Simpson, Schannin Parker, and Dustin Yockey. The FFA Alumni members wish these seniors the very best of luck in the future.

Williamsburg resident Heather L. Jones, is the recipient of a $10,000 Transfer Honor Scholarship to attend Wilmington College, where she plans to major in early childhood education.

Jones, the daughter of Dennis and Lynn Jones of Williamsburg, is a 2009 graduate of Western Brown High School.

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Jones is WC Scholarship recipient

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Mount Orab Truth Seekers enjoying their Summer Cookout On June 22, 2013 the Mount Orab Truth Seekers met at 5:00 pm at the Mount Orab Wesleyan Church. Their meeting consisted of a summer cookout. The members and their families all brought side dishes. The club provided the hamburgers and hotdogs. Luke Clubb, our treasurer, stated that all t-shirt money was due that day. At our next meeting in July we will have a guest speaker talking about nutrition. Our next meeting will be held on July 9, 2013 at 4 p.m. at the Mount Orab Wesleyan Church.

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Couple welcomes home daughter

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Mike Dryden and Tonya Henderson, Mt. Orab, would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Paisley May Dryden who was born on April 14, 2013 at Mercy Hospital - Anderson. She weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and was 18 inches long. Also welcoming Paisley home are her grandparents, Tony and Louann Henderson, Mt. Orab, and Dave and Judy Dryden, Metter, Ga., and many aunts, uncles, cousins and the Mt. Orab First Baptist Church family. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Mike and Tonya on the birth of Paisley May.

Sincere sympathy to Doris Wilson on the loss of her son John. Condolences to John's family, friends, and loved ones's. *** Sincere sympathy to the family, friends, and loved ones of Esther Faye Black. *** Sincere sympathy to the family, friends and loved ones of Minnie Foster.

Minnie and her husband Bob once shared a house with my Mom and Dad when the two men were in service during WWII. *** Sincere sympathy to the family, friends, and loved ones of Tom Turner. *** Saturday, June 29 is another day for God's Closet. *** Saturday, June 29 a benefit for neighbor Brandon Fussnecker will be held at the Ohio Antique Machinery Show Grounds west of Georgetown. There will be supper and then a dance.

You are invited. *** Also on Saturday June 29, a benefit is being held at the Lake Waynoka Lodge for former co-

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Daultons welcome home new baby Barry Lee and Katie Daulton would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Lillian Angela Daulton. She was born May 8, 2013 at 12:53 p.m. at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. Lillian weighed seven pounds, ten ounces and was 20 inches long. She was welcomed home by her big sister, Madelyn, big brother, Ethan, maternal grandparents Bill and Cindy McCafferty, Fayetteville and paternal grandparents Barry and Pat Daulton, Ripley and a very special uncle, Bryan Daulton. Lillian is also the great, great niece of Nathan and Thelma Poff of Ripley. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate the Daultons on the birth of Lillian Angela.

The Lake Waynoka Community Chapel would like to extend a cordial welcome to anyone who is looking for a 12 step program of recovery and spirituality. Every Sunday morning we host a group called “Discovery and Recovery” that meets at 8:30 a.m.

If you are a recovering alcoholic or addict or the family member or friend of someone who is an alcoholic or addict, then please feel free to join us as we address these issues from a spiritual perspective.

Everything is private and confidential...this is a safe place for healing.

Uecker to Homecoming at Mt. speak in Nebo United Methodist Mt. Orab Mt. Nebo United meal, fellowship and game Methodist Church invites the community to join them for Homecoming on Sunday, June 30. The day will begin by combining their two worship services into one offered at 10:30 a.m. The service will include the burial of a time capsule and the audio / visual history of the church that Bill Cornetet and Jake Farrell teamed up to produce.

Then after the service a

time will be held on the back of the property at the church pavilion. Pulled pork, slice pork loin, grilled chicken, cole slaw and drinks will be provided, as well as tableware. Games will include: wiffleball, kickball and corn hole and an inflatable castle for children.

It will all be offered free of charge. So please bring your family for a great day!

Ohio State Senator Joe Uecker will speak at the July 11, 2013 Open Arms*****Always meeting at the Mt. Orab La Rosa's at 7 p.m. The topics he will discuss will be veterans' recertification, employment and training.

Senator Uecker is on the Veteran Affairs Committee for the State of Ohio. A question and answer session on these issues will follow his presentation.

The public is invited to attend. Everyone is responsible for his/her order at La Rosa's. For more information call (937) 5159543.

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Marriage ministry begins

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Retirees visit U. S. Air Force Museum Robert Taylor, Michael Smith, Chester Greene, and Barry Horstmeier, recently visited the National Museum of the United States Air Force (USAF), Dayton.

The USAF museum traces its history back to 1923, is very historical and educational and admission is free.

Bethel Shiloh Church of God will be hosting a Couples Ministry called Love Birds. You are invited to join the Love Bird Couples every Sunday Night in July at 7 p.m. Come married or dating to enrich your relationship God's way. Bring your kids ages 4-11 for Kids-Kraz while you enjoy Love Birds.

For more information call (513) 317-5176. The church is located 2771 Oakland Locust Ridge Road, Bethel.

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MARY HOWLETTE worker David Frazier. *** On Sunday, June 30 my Aunt Ethel Shelton is inviting all her family and friends to come to her 91st birthday party on Swope Road. Happy Happy Birthday Aunt Ethel!!! *** Miss Hallie Salisbury, her Mom, and her friend along with members of her 4-H group The Russellville Fire Crackers attended the Prom Saturday for the residents of the Ohio Valley Manor. *** Happy, Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to: Nancy and William Baird Jr., Nathan Bixler, Job R. Finley, Sandra F. Black, Lori Dakin Godby, Melody and Jonathan Campbell, Arthur B. Hardyman, Ethel Weeks Shelton, Shannon W. Wagoner, Richard T. Wiles, Dawna Weaver Wilson, Judy and Jerome Gallenstein, and to you if it is your birthday or anniversary!

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Ertels celebrate 50th wedding anniversary David and Pauline (Joslin) Ertel will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Mr. and Mrs. Ertel were married in Cambridge, England at the Guild Hall on July 3, 1963. The Ertels have been blessed with 3 sons, Michael (Karen) Ertel, Mt. Orab, Tony Ertel, Kentucky, and David Ertel, Mt. Orab, also numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Ertel on their 50th wedding anniversary.

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Faith in God Fellowship members complete 12 week course

Faith In God Fellowship completes ministry school course Faith In God Fellowship in Russellville recently completed their first Christian Life Embassy ministry school course called “Under Cover”. The 12 week course focused on God’s authority structures and how He desires to teach everyone in ministry positions to operate biblically under the “ Spiritual Covering” that has been appointed over you.

Christian Life Embassy was began several years ago through the vision of Pastor Scott and Shellie Von Lanken as a local bible college level training school designed to mobilize God’s people at a min-

imal cost.

(Usually around $10.00 per student) Pastor Scott, who facilitates the training classes states; “According to Ephesians 4:11-13, I believe it is our mandate as spiritual leaders to provide quality training and to properly equip everyone in the Body of Christ in order to help them find their place of ministry for God”.

Several future courses will be offered in the near future that will have an “open enrollment” so that everyone in the area can have opportunity to grow in their ministry and through whatever church they may attend. Future

Motown ice cream supper set

Expanded Decatur Day in the Park set

The annual ice cream supper of the Mowrystown Presbyterian Church will be held on Saturday, July 13 beginning at 5 p.m.

The menu includes sandwiches, salads, homemade noodles, cakes, pies and ice cream.

The church is located at 3 West Main Street, Mowrystown.

Soccer fundraiser at Skyline Mt. Orab Western Brown Lady Broncos Soccer is hosting a fundraiser at Skyline Mt. Orab on Tuesday, July 2 from 5 - 8 p.m. All tips go to the girls. Come help support the Lady Broncos!

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An expanded three day Decatur Day in the Park Celebration July 12 - 14 will offer something for everyone beginning Friday July 12 with the Baby Show. Registration at 4 p.m., show starts at 5 p.m. both in the Decatur Park on State Route 125. Then at 6:30 p.m. the Cornhole Tournament will begin with registration at 6 p.m. $10 entry fee with 1st - 3rd place cash prizes. Some kids games will be available also.

The Byrd Township Fire Department will be hosting a Car Show on Saturday, July 13, free registration begins at 8 a.m. also at the park for vehicles of all ages.

Trophies to Top 25, Best of Show. Door prizes and trophies awarded at noon.

Also on Saturday at 10 10:30 a.m. parade registration and lineup will take place at the Decatur Community Center on State Route 125. Parade judging begins at 10:30 a.m. and the parade begins at 11 a.m.

After the parade there will be more kids games available including a bounce house and a dunk tank plus

courses will be held on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. and will be announced when they are scheduled to begin.

A total of 30 students completed the course and received their graduation certificates as Pastor Scott Von Lanken thanked all those who participated “for their commitment to the “spirit of excellence”, dedication, and their pursuit to continued education and training for the work of God in our mission field and around the world.” If you are interested in future opportunities for training, please call the main office at (937) 377-0101.

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The annual 4-H Baking Contest will begin at noon Saturday and the auction is slated to begin at 12:30 p.m.

Chances for the Horse Cookie Contest are currently being sold at The Corner Mart, with the contest beginning on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.. The drawing for Split the Pot will be at 4 p.m.

The first annual Horse Show will be held at the center on Sunday, July 14 at 1 p.m. Contact Missy Day at (937) 515-7735 for more information on the Horse Show.

Dave James and The Gang will be entertaining Friday evening, then again at 2 p.m. on Saturday. The Liberty Band will also be performing at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Food will be served by the Byrd Township Volunteer Fire Department and the Decatur Presbyterian Church, then homemade ice cream will be served by the Byrd Township School Preservation Committee. Non-food vendors are welcome to contact Brian Day at (937) 515-7519.

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B Y Martha B. Jacob The Brown County Press The first Grow, Inc. sponsored Baby and Child Pageant was held on June 1 at the Brown County Habilitation Center in Georgetown and was enjoyed by all.

At least two local children from Ripley fared well at the event.

Rose Barrios placed 2nd in the 3-year-old class, while her brother Marco Barrios won the Little Mr. (5 to 7 year old) title. The children’s parents are Marco and Victoria Barrios, Ripley.

This first-ever event was coordinated by Melinda Jennings, who was asked by Grow, Inc. to organize the pageant.

“It was a lot of fun getting everything together this year,” Jennings said. “I learned a lot and I looked forward, already, to next years

pageant. I anticipate it will be a huge event.”

The Brown County Habilitation Center is now a non-profit entity, privately owned by Grow, Inc. Grow, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization that provides employment, habilitation, community based and recreational services to developmentally disabled adults in Brown, Adams, Clinton, Clermont and Highland Counties.

Individuals at the facility work both in the community and at the facility.

The habilitation center provides janitorial and lawn services, flowers/fresh vegetables, shredding, awards and trophies, custom T-Shirts and assembly and production services.

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Regional Council recognizes two members Two members of the Ohio Valley Resource Conservation and Devel(OVRC&D) opment Council were awarded plaques of appreciation at the Council’s most recent quarterly meeting.

Ralph Jennings and Abbe Copple were presented with plaques of appreciation for their dedicated service to the Ohio Valley RC&D. The RC&D Council and its staff provide technical assistance such as grantwriting, strategic planning, project development and organizational planning for citizen groups, non-profit organizations and units of government. Services are provided throughout a ten-County region that includes Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton Counties in Southern Ohio. The Council is a Non-profit made up of a County Commissioner, a Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor and a member-at-large from each of the ten participating counties.

Ralph Jennings, Brown County farmer and former County Commissioner, was presented with the Council’s 2012 “Council Member of the Year Award”. Ralph has been an invaluable resource to area communities and the RC&D Council. The professionalism and sincere interest in the RC&D’s mission that Ralph has brought to his work is critical to the success of the RC&D. He has served on the Council’s Executive Committee for several years and currently serves as its ViceChair. Ralph originally served the Council as Brown County’s Commissioner representative and stayed with the Council as an at-large member from Brown County since leaving the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Jennings’ business sense and commitment to making the RC&D the best Public Charity it can be would be hard to replace.

Abbe Copple serves as the Council’s primary contact in Pike County as the USDA District Conservationist at the USDA Field Office in Waverly, Ohio. Abbe has been supportive of the RC&D Program. In recognition of this support, Ms. Copple was awarded the Council’s 2012 “Staff Member of the Year Award”. She has been the District Conservationist in Pike County since 2007. Ms. Copple, a native and resident of Brown County, is a strong partner of the OSU South Centers at Piketon. Abbe has continued to assist the Council in its mission, even as the formal USDA support

for RC&D Council around the country has been curtailed by budget cuts, after a 45 year partnership between USDA and the 375 non-profit Councils promoting rural development resource conservation, and economic development.

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Rosa Barrios, Ripley, placed 2nd in the 3-year old class, at the June 1 Grow, Inc., Baby and Child Pageant.

tation Center,” Jennings said. “All the trophies we handed out to winners were made right at the center and were very big, and beautiful. The kids were so proud of their sashes, their crowns and their trophies. It was great fun for everyone in attendance.”

Many of the contestants were from the Kentucky area.

Judges for the event included: • Linda Thomas, who operates the Centre of Academy, dance studio in Maysville, KY; • Cynthia Thomas, current the 2013 Miss Heart of Louisville, running for Miss Kentucky; • Reagan Earlywine, Miss Carty County, KY. The pageant included classes for girls, 0 to 6

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Marco Barrios, Ripley, won the prestigious title of Little Mr. (ages 5 to 7 year olds. He is the son of Victoria and Marco Barrios.

months, 7 to 12 months, 13 to 18 months, 19 to 23 months, 2 year olds, 3 year olds and 4 year olds. Boys classes were the same.

Finally a Little Miss 5 to 7 year olds and Little Mr. 5 to 7 year olds was chosen.

Special classes included prettiest eyes, prettiest smile and prettiest hair.

“My owner daughter competed in pageants for many years,” said Jennings, “I guess that’s why I was asked to coordinate this project. I’m already thinking about next year’s pageant.”

To learn more about the center or other upcoming events please call (937) 378-2786.

Sardinia girl to compete in American Miss Ohio pageant in Columbus A Sardinia girl is competing in the Ohio National American Miss pageant in Columbus this weekend.

12 year old Ciara McCormick is from the Sardinia area and will be a sixth grader at Eastern Local Schools this upcoming school year.

Ciara is competing in the 10-12 year old division.

The pageant will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on June 29 and 30.

Ciara is a member of the Warrior Pride School Spirit club at school and plans on pursuing a career in Nursing.

The division winners of the Ohio pageant will go on to compete in the National American Miss competition at Disneyland in Anaheim, California in November.

Ciara’s parents are Bill and Elissa Swart. She and her family would like to thank the following sponsors who have made it possible for her to compete in the Columbus pageant: Wilson Parks & Co., Martin’s Super Valu, Gene

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Two Ripley children fare well at local ‘Baby and Child Pageant in Georgetown

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Ciara McCormick

Bishop, Dr. Wagib Shehata, Tom Dickerson, Jackie McCormick, Jeff and Jenny Taylor, Ron and Mary Rhoten, Dianna Center, Katrena Galloway, Ruby and John Smith, Mt. Orab Cab, Sardinia Fuel Mart, Brown County Automotive, Dr. Rasesh Desai, Manny’s Pizzeria, Sardinia Farm and Supply, Walsh Pools, Bill and Roberta North, Gene and Doris Goodwin, Bill and Brenda Hardyman.

BC Beekeepers to meet The Brown County Beekeepers will meet on Tuesday, July 9 in the Mt. Orab Park at 7 p.m. The July program will be "The frugal Beekeeper". Please plan to attend. All people interested in beekeeping are welcome.

The Mt. Orab Park is our summer meeting location and starting with the August 13 meeting we will resume meeting at the Western Brown High School.

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Mt. Orab Gardening Night a success On Tuesday, June 25, 2013 the Mt. Orab Garden Club held a gardening program at the Mt. Orab Library to coincide with the summer reading theme, “Dig Into Reading.” The kids had the opportunity to learn facts about worms and plants. The Mt. Orab Garden Club also helped the kids plant flowers around the library, made possible by a generous donation from Paulette McMullen. To learn more about other Brown County Public Library family programs check out the website www.browncountypubliclibrary.org or visit your local branch, Fayetteville-Perry Library: 406 N. East Street, Fayetteville, OH 45118. Georgetown Library: 200 W. Grant Avenue, Georgetown, OH 45121. Mt. Orab Library: 613 S. High Street, Mt. Orab, OH 45154 or Sardinia Library: 13309 Purdy Rd. Sardinia, OH 45171.

Homemade ice cream Car and Bike Show set to be served at Decatur at Festival of the Bells The Festival of the Bells teers.

Day in the Park Car and Bike Show will For more information Eight flavors of homemade ice cream will be served at the 30th annual Decatur Day in the Park on Friday, July 12 beginning at 4 p.m. and Saturday, July 13 after the parade.

The Byrd Township School Preservation Committee will be serving the ice cream. Flavors include

pineapple, cookies and cream, lemon, strawberry, chocolate, vanilla, peach and banana.

Proceeds from the ice cream will be used to preserve and maintain the Decatur Community Center o State Route 125. The public is invited to attend.

Don’t forget your lawn chair.

take place on Saturday, July 6 in Hillsboro at the old high school parking lot.

Registration is from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Dash plaques for the first 50 registered participants, top 30 show with additional trophies for Best of Show and People’s Choice, trophies awarded at 3 p.m.

Rain or shine - and food will be available served by the Kamp Dovetail volun-

call Mary at (937) 3938550.

All proceeds benefit Kamp Dovetail.

There will also be a Corn Hole Tournament. All proceeds from that will benefit SATH and Kamp Dovetail.

For more information call Linda at (937) 3931904 ext 131 or Mary at (937) 393-8550.

The American Legion Post 755 in Sardinia is having a July 4th program at the Sardinia Veterans Park in Sardinia on July 4 at 6 p.m. They will be serving hot dogs and pop at 6 p.m., followed by program at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The Sardinia American Legion Post 755 erected a

flag pole for the Five Points Black Cemetery and there will be a flagpole dedication at the Five Points Black Cemetery on July 4 at 5 p.m. on Five Points Fincastle Road.

After the dedication everyone will go to Sardinia Veterans Park in Sardinia for our July 4th program.

July 4th Baby Show, Mr. and Miss Contest set A Fourth of July Baby Show, Mr. and Miss Contest has been set for Thursday, July 4, 2013 at the Aberdeen park.

Registration will start at 10 a.m. and the Baby Show will start at 11 a.m. The Mr. and Miss and Jr. Miss Contest will follow after the Baby Show.

Baby Show classes: newborn to 6 months boys and girls, 7-12 months boys and girls, one year

boys and girls, two year boys and girls, and three and four year boys and girls. Little Mr. and Miss for ages five, six, seven and eight. Jr. Miss for ages nine, ten, eleven and twelve. Registration fee is $15.00.

This event is sponsored by the Huntington Hotshots 4-H Club.

For more information call (937) 549-2941 or (937) 549-4197.

R’ville July 4 program The Celebration In The Park Committee of Russellville has issued its 4th of July program as follows: Thursday, July 4th, 2013 9 a.m. - Parade Lineup Russellville Elementary School St. Rt. 125 10 a.m. - Parade Moves East on SR 125 11 a.m. - Cruise-In Near Park Following Parade 11 a.m. - Opening Ceremony, Star Spangled Banner - Eastern High School Band, Flag Raising – Boy Scouts, Welcome – Mayor Veronica Gelter, Invocation - Kevin Jodrey, Recognition of Grand Guy Marshall, McRoberts - Stan Purdy 11 a.m. - RCAPS Serving Lunch at Rambler Center 1 p.m. - Walter Miller American Legion Post Flag Retirement Ceremony in the Park

1:30 p.m. - Representative Doug Green - 4th of July Speaker & Entertainment 2 p.m. - Harriett Jackson-Groh - Entertainment 2:30 p.m. - Alexa Forsythe- Entertainment 3 p.m. - Rayna Lewis - Entertainment 3:30 p.m. - Russellville Fire Department & EMS Demonstration 5 - 7 p.m. - Euchre Tournament - Seth Blevins Fundraiser 7 - 11 p.m. - Karaoke and Street Dance – Lynne Bohman Other activities include: Games, Crafts, Homemade Ice Cream, July 4th Buttons, Drinks, Split the Pot. Bring your lawn chairs.

For more information contact Stan Purdy 3784119, Libby Ney 3775995

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BY Dorothy Helton Wilson Sroufe VFW 9772 Auxiliary Historian The Ladies Auxiliary of the Wilson Sroufe VFW 9772 will begin their new year on July 10, 2013 at the Pike Township Community Building at 7 p.m.

The new officers will take their positions which include President Kellie Kreiner, Sr. Vice President Eileen Kraeft, Jr. Vice President Carol Kreiner, Treasurer Andrea Wagener, Chaplain Marge Hoggatt, Conductress Naomi Lindsey, Guard Freida Ackels, Trustees Karen Watkins, Secretary Dorothy Nelson and Historian Dorothy Helton. A vote of thanks was given to retiring President Marge Hoggatt.

The membership dues are now being taken for the present year, 2013-14. The Auxiliary will begin with 30 annual members and 48 life members making a total of 78 members. Dues are still $14.50 which includes a Cancer Policy.

During this past year, the ladies have sent birthday cards to the Veterans in the Southern Ohio Veterans Home and the Ohio National Veterans Childrens Home, and contacts made to local veterans and families. Donations were given to the Hospice of Hope in memory of our deceased members, a donation was given to the Dolly Partin Inspiration Library. The usual Christmas exchange of a $5.00 gift is now being forwarded to the Veterans Home towards the TVs for each room.

Other volunteer work is given by the ladies in sell-

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State Representative Doug Green shown presenting a certificate from Ohio Gov. Kasich for the 65th anniversary of the Wilson Sroufe VFW 9772 Post and Auxiliary. Shown are Marge Hoggatt, Auxiliary president with charter members, Eileen Kraeft, Opal Bingamon and Barbara Cahall.

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Marge Hoggatt, shown turning the gavel over to new incoming President Kellie Kreiner of the Wilson Sroufe VFW 9772 Auxiliary.

ing Poppies at Krogers and helped the Post by furnishings baked goods for their project at Kiblers selling sandwiches, attending the Brown County Fair during the Veterans presentation, being involved in Making A Difference Day, and in helping the Brown County Health and Wellness Foundation purchasing Luminaries for their Christmas display. A thank you note

from St. Ritas School was received.

The 65th anniversary dinner was held at the Pike Township Hall with guest speaker Danny Bubp.

Doug Green and his wife furnished Patriotic songs.

Three of our members, Eileen Kraeft, Barbara Cahall, and Opal Bingamon received certificates for being charter members for 65 years.

terms of people killed by drunk drivers.

The latest statistics from NHTSA really highlight the fact that far too many people are leaving July 4th celebrations and driving drunk. In fact, during July 4th holidays over the last five years (from 2007 to 2011), 780 people lost their lives in crashes involving drivers who had blood alcohol concentrations of at least .08 grams per deciliter, the legal intoxication limit for every state in the union, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the various U.S. territories. These alcoholrelated traffic deaths for 40 percent, or four out of every ten, of all motor vehicle traffic deaths over this same five-year period.

So the Brown County Safe Communities Coalition and local law enforcement officials are reminding everyone that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving and to designate a sober driver before the July 4th celebrations begin. We’re placing the emphasis on “sober”, because a new study from the University of Florida revealed that many “designated drivers” actually had blood-alcohol levels high enough to impair their driving skills! To quote Adam E. Barry, the study’s lead author, “If you look at how people choose their designated drivers, oftentimes they’re chosen by who is least drunk or who has successfully driven intoxicated in the past--successful meaning got home in one piece. . .that’s dis-

people who drink think they are okay to get behind the wheel because they only feel a “buzz.” The truth is, you don’t have to be falling down drunk to be a danger to everyone around you on the highways. In fact, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), a person with a blood-alcohol level of even 0.05, which is currently below the legal limit, is 38% more likely to be involved in a crash when compared to someone who has not been drinking alcohol.

With a blood-alcohol level of 0.08, you’re 169% more likely to be in a crash.

Remember, Buzzed Driving IS Drunk Driving!

Alcohol impairs your judgment, concentration, comprehension, coordination, sharpness of vision, and reaction time. Even driving “buzzed” is simply not worth the risk to you or the thousands of innocent victims who are hurt or killed each year by drunk drivers.

If you plan to drink alcohol at your 4th of July picnic or party, please either plan to get a ride home with someone else and/or make sure to designate a sober driver before any drinking begins. And remember—if you know someone who is about to drive or ride his or her car, motorcycle or other vehicle while drunk, take the keys and help make other arrangements to get him or her home safely. Friends don’t let friends drive drunk!

Also, to protect yourself

this holiday for those who are driving drunk on our roads. If you suspect a drunk driver, call the local law enforcement as soon as possible so that the police can get this driver off the road! The Ohio State Highway Patrol maintains a toll free number for reporting suspected drunk drivers: 1-800-GRAB DUI (1-800-472-2384—but if you’re driving, please pull off to the side of the road before using that cell phone!).

Finally, to protect yourself and your loved ones while traveling, please remember to Buckle UpEvery Trip, Every Time.

Your seat belt (as well as a proper restraint system for a younger child) is your first line of defense in a crash, so please use it.

Happy 4th, and we hope that the only “booms” or “bams” you will be hearing will be the community’s fireworks in the sky!

The Brown County Safe Communities Program is funded by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Ohio Dept. of Public Safety/Ohio State Highway Patrol-Ohio Traffic Safety Office, and is locally coordinated by the HEALTH-UC and the University of Cincinnati AHEC Program office at 114 E. State St. in Georgetown, Ohio.

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The National Association of Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Councils is pleased to announce that Ohio Valley RC&D Council of Sardinia, Ohio has been reauthorized as a member of the national RC&D Circle of Diamonds.

As a standing member of the Circle of Diamonds, Ohio Valley RC&D Council continually demonstrates its positive impact on the quality of life within its local area and its accountability to the community it serves through its organizational structure, the processes it uses, and the outcomes it attains.

In earning reauthorization of its Circle of Diamonds membership, the Ohio Valley RC&D Council promises to continue to maintain the specific benchmarks set forth in the program guidelines. This mark of excellence shows its honesty, integrity, and strong commitment to the RC&D mission.

Ohio Valley RC&D serves the ten-county region of Southern Ohio including Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto, and Vinton Counties. Visit the following web site for more information about the organization. http://ohiovalleyrcd.org

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One of Brown County's well known farmers and farm spokesmen for several agricultural organizations, will be the Grand Marshall for the Russellville July 4th parade.

Guy McRoberts, longtime Russellville area resident, will lead the parade on Thursday, July 4. The parade lines up at the new elementary school on S.R. 125 at 9 a.m. and starts at 10 a.m.

McRoberts was born on November 30, 1919 in Fleming County, Ky., one of seven children born to Omar and Myrtle (Hamilton) McRoberts. He grew up on a 191 acre livestock farm, joining in the farm work with other family members, and attending the local school.

Guy enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in April, 1942 where he attained the rank of Technical Sergeant. He served most of

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Guy McRoberts

his 3 1/2 years in Fairbanks, Alaska, before being honorably discharged in late October, 1945. One of his duties was to transport airplane

fuel on the Yukon River to the airbase at Fairbanks. On one trip the boat ran out of gas so the crew substituted the airplane fuel to run the boat.

The boat ran perfectly except the next morning the crew found that the spark plugs were burned to a crisp.

After returning to Kentucky he married his childhood sweetheart, Violet Dunaway, in February, 1946. They have one son, William (Chipper) McRoberts.

Violet passed away after 47 years of marriage.

While living in Kentucky he was engaged in farming and served on the Board of Farm Bureau and was president for one term. He also served as a member and Chairman of the Board of Southern States Cooperative.

In 1955 Guy and his family moved to Brown

County, near Russellville, where he raised tobacco, had a Grade-A dairy farm, and continued to live in a house on that same farm. In the early 60's Guy was milking 25 cows, as a Grade-A dairy farmer, when his dairy barn burned causing a loss of the barn and equipment, but fortunately no cows were lost.

Many of his neighbors pitched in to help after the loss, for which Guy has been thankful.

Over the years, he has been a member and Chairman of the Board of Federal Land Bank Association for 15 years, served on the Board of Farmer's Home Administration and worked at the New Farmers Warehouse for nearly 50 years, where he was the Sales Manager. He has been a familiar face to Brown County Fair goers at the

Farmers Warehouse booth.

He was a frequent traveler to Washington, DC, calling on congressmen and farm agency representatives, on behalf of farmers and farm organizations. He happened to be in Washington on September 11, 2001 when terrorists flew a plane into the Pentagon.

He worked for the Ohio Department of Transportation for 23 1/2 years. He has been Director of the Burley Growers Association and Trustee at the Ohio Tobacco Museum in Ripley.

More recently, he has been a Trustee on the Brown County Hospital Foundation. During all that time he has been an active member of the Russellville Presbyterian Church, Masonic Lodge, Chaplain for the Walter Miller Post 394 American

Legion, Syrian Shriners Club, Scottish Rite, Kentucky Colonel since 1967, and 27 years as Chairman of the Board of Brown County Soil & Water Conservation District.

He is well known for his spontaneous renditions of "God Bless America" at military funerals, and public events.

He is an active Republican and has supported the campaign of many Republican candidates over the years.

The Celebration in the Park Committee congratulates Guy McRoberts on his lifelong service to the Village of Russellville and the agricultural community.

For a complete schedule of the Russellville July 4 celebration please see page 12 of this edition of The Brown County Press.

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(From left) Jeffrey Welshhans, MD, David Ward, MD, Nurse Practitioner Ashley Easterling, Mark Poynter, MD and Brian Shiff, MD.

Mercy Health, which provides quality care with compassion in your neighborhood, announces that General Surgeons Mark Poynter, MD, Brian Shiff, MD, David Ward, MD, and Jeffrey Welshhans, MD and Nurse Practitioner Ashley Easterling have joined Mercy Health Physicians.

Dr. Mark Poynter is a board certified General Surgeon who has been practicing since 2002. He sees patients at Mercy Health – East General Surgery in Clermont at 2055 Hospital Drive, Suite 355, Batavia, and Adams County Regional Medical Center at 230 Medical Center Drive, Seaman. To learn more about Dr. Poynter or to schedule an appointment at the Clermont location, call (513) 732-

9300. For Adams County, call (937) 386-3420.

Dr. Brian Shiff is board certified in General Surgery and has been practicing since 1998. He sees patients at Mercy Health – East General Surgery in Clermont, Mercy Health – East General Surgery in Anderson at 7502 State Road, Suite 1180, Cincinnati and Mercy Health – Clermont Hospital Wound Care Center at 3000 Hospital Drive, Batavia. To learn more about Dr. Shiff or to schedule an appointment, please call (513) 732-9300.

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Ashley Easterling, NP is a certified Surgery Nurse Practitioner and at Mercy Health – East General Surgery in Anderson. To learn more about Ashley or to schedule an appointment, please call (513) 624-2955 To find a Mercy Health physician in your neighborhood, or to learn about the services provided at Mercy Health, please visit http://www.emercy.com/physicians.asp or call (513) 981-2222.

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Firewood available at Cowan Lake and Stonelick state parks The public is welcome to collect firewood in specially designated areas at Cowan Lake State Park in Clinton County and Stonelick State Park in Clermont County , according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The designation areas will be open until May 26.

Designated firewood collection areas allow visitors to collect fallen or downed wood, including twigs, branches, logs or trees cut for management purposes. Firewood may

be collected Monday through Friday, but only during daylight hours.

Chainsaws may be used in these areas, but vehicles must remain on the roadways. It is important to note that no standing trees or branches still on trees may be cut.

The public is asked to confine collection to the specially marked areas within the campgrounds at Cowan Lake and Stonelick state parks.

For further information, contact the district park office at 513-897-3055.

ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.

Flight Nurse charged with drug theft CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 33 of Mount Orab, faces three felony counts of Te l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s Fraud, two a fourth degree felony and one a fifth degree felony.

He also faces fifth degree felony charges of Passing Bad Checks and Theft, and one first degree misdemeanor count of Petty Theft.

Richard Watkins, 40 of Mount Orab, faces one fifth degree count of Telecommunications Fraud, and one fifth degree felony count of Theft.

Rebecca Nicodemus, 19 of Sardinia, faces one fifth degree felony count of Possession of Heroin.

An indictment means that charges have been filed against an individual.

It is not a finding or admission of guilt.

Unemployment down in county CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The other counties that had a jobless rate in the top five in Ohio were Meigs at 11.1 percent, Scioto at 11.o percent, Adams at 10.6 percent and Jefferson at 10.3 percent.

The lowest unemployment rate in Ohio in May was found in Mercer County at 4.3 percent.

Brown County had the 18th highest unemployment rate in Ohio among 88 counties.

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Prasser said that Beacon can offer physician coverage at all home football games, Saturday morning clinic, 24/7 phone access, medical directory of physicians and services for care of student athletes, strengthening programs and education to the district.

President of the board, Shane Bishop, told the representatives from Beacon that the board would discuss the benefits of joining their group.

In other business at the meeting, following an executive session, the board accepted the retirement of Mt. Orab Elementary School teacher Carol Whitehead and the resignation of Jennie Campbell, a teacher Mt. Orab Middle School.

The board approved Western Brown teachers, Brown County Educational Service Center teachers and sub teachers as tutors and home instructors.

The following employments were also approved

by the board: • Sarah Rutan was hired on a one year contract as Mt. Orab kindergarten teacher; • Kelsey Cornish was hired as Mt. Orab Elementary, grade 3 teacher; • Amy Lynch was hired as 4th grade teacher at Mt. Orab Elementary; • Tina Miller was hired as middle school intervention specialist; • Ronald Patrick Schneider was hired as middle school 7th grade math teacher; • Stephanie Smith was hired as 7th grade language arts teacher; • Chris Schneider was hired as girls 7th grade basketball coach and 8th grade girls basketball coach at Hamersville Elementary and Middle School ; • Stella Schneider was hired as food services director; • Michael Carter and Seth Roush were hired as Southern Hills Career and Technical Center ‘paid interns’; • Bethany Glover was hired as Hamersville Elementary and Middle School teacher for grade 3 summer reading intervention program; • Jeff Herrman was hired as Western Brown High School supervisor of

human resources.

After the employments were approved, the board also approved the following items: • final list of the class of 2013 graduates; • permanent appropriations for fiscal year 2013 and amended certificate; • permanent appropriations for fiscal year 2014; • student handbooks for all schools in the district; • advances and approve FFA transfer; • high school extra-curricular/athletic handbook; • shared service agreement with Georgetown Exempted Village Schools; • high school athletic admission prices; • athletic site managers for Hamersville Elementary and Middle school and Mt. Orab Middle School buildings; • adoption of the OTES (Ohio Teacher Evaluation System) policy; • government and American history end of course exams; • appointment of board member Richie Pride to the Southern Hills Career and Technical Center board.

The next meeting of the Western Brown Board of Education will be held on Monday, July 15 at 7 p.m. and the public is invited.

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of the farm bill, but the effort failed.

Following the meeting, Wenstrup touched on another issue that he said is his confrustrating stituents...the uncertainty that results from policy coming from President Obama’s administration.

“It comes from regulators, unelected people, making decisions, it comes from the Affordable Care Act because people are uncertain whether its going to be enacted, and if it is, how it’s going to affect their business and their lives.”

Wenstrup said uncertainty also develops because hard decisions are put off rather than dealt with.

“Things like a long term farm bill are kicked down the road by approving it for just one more year and saying ‘We’ll talk more about it next year.”

He added that uncertainty in the budget process also causes problems because President Obama has not submitted a budget on time as required by law and that the Senate avoided submitting one in some time.

Wenstrup said progress might be made in Washington if Republicans make

gains in the House and possibly take control of the Senate in the 2014 elections.

“I think if we have enough people talking about positive ideas for the future of America and for our young people, maybe he’ll be forced to listen to that.”

He said the current scandals involving NSA surveillance, IRS political targeting and other issues are starting to show an effect.

“The trust that the American people have in DC is as low as I can ever think of in my life.”, Wenstrup said.

As far as having quick answers to who might be responsible for the issues behind the scandals, Wenstrup said that he understands that people are upset, but they need to be patient.

“You have to take this step by step and just peel the onion one layer at a time”, he said.

“And that’s what our investigators are doing. The process takes time.”

Representative had staff present to assist constituents with any issues they may have relating to federal agencies, including the VA and Social Security.

Any constituents would

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at the Friendly Meadows Golf Course in Hamersville, Ohio. The Golf Outing sponsored by the Brown County Health & Wellness Foundation (formerly the Brown County General Hospital Foundation) promises to

be a day filled with good food, prizes, raffles, and a Hole-in-One contest. Proceeds from the outing benefit the Foundation’s Healthcare Careers Scholarship Program.

The cost of the outing is $75 and includes 18 holes

of golf, cart and lunch after the outing. If you are interested in golfing or supporting the outing with a donation or would like more information, please contact Teri Baumann at (937) 378-7712 no later than August 30.

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Williamsburg Home and Garden Tour will take place on Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., rain or shine. The theme of the tour is "Blooming Chairs" paying tribute to Williamsburg's long history of furniture manufacturing.

Williamsburg Garden Club to meet July 2 The Williamsburg Garden Club will meet on Tuesday, July 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. Hostesses for the evening are Kay Reveal and Julia Hess. Members will answer roll call by naming their favorite plants for a hanging basket. Vicki Wenstrup of Amelia Florists will present a program on floral designs.

Plans will be finalized for the Williamsburg Home and Garden Tour that will take place on Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., rain or shine. The theme of the tour is "Blooming Chairs" paying tribute to Williamsburg's long history of furniture manufacturing. Tickets are available in advance from club members for $9.00 or

at Windy's World the day of the tour for $10.00.

Eight gardens and two homes are included on the tour, as well as, four local garden centers.

Ten vendors will offer gift and garden items for sale at the historic Harmony Hill tour location.

Jewelery, stained glass, baskets, green products, pet related items and decor gifts will be featured.

The club will have their newly published cook book for sale during the tour. The book contains 300 of the members favorite recipes and sells for $15.00.

The club welcome new members. For information about the tour or club membership call (513) 724-3657.

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Fred Panetta, a veteran who served in the Air Force, loves to grow tomatoes. He started gardening as a kid with his Dad. The benefits he gains from gardening? It’s great exercise and it simply makes him feel better. He has been hard at work thinning out the leaves on his tomatoes to give them lots of breathing space. When asked what were his favorite vegetables to eat he replied, “Tomatoes, cucumbers and zucchini!” We even discussed when to plant turnips for a fall harvest.

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When asked what benefits he gains from gardening his reply was, “It gives me peace of mind and relaxation, as long as I don’t have to hoe too much!”

Both Fred and Randall stress the importance of a little fertilizer and keeping the weeds under control.

Leaf lettuce is ready to harvested, cherry tomatoes are quickly ripening, and the squash, melons and cucumbers are beginning to bloom. The Heirloom tomato plants donated by

Mobile Mammography Unit in Brown County St. Elizabeth The Healthcare Mobile Mammography will be doing Screens at the Brown County Health Department on Friday, July 12 from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Meeting on the third Tuesday of each month and working with these Veteran Gardeners provides opportunities for education and conversations. Gardens are planted and cared for, friendships are formed and spirits are raised.

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Family’s passion turns into livelihood with Cincinnati basketball luminaries host youth clinic B Andrew Wyder more than 400 career MKB Raceway Park The campers and coaches at the Greater Cincinnati Basketball Hall of Fame Shooting Clinic gather at the end of the three hour session on Tuesday morning at Hamersville School.

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There is some irony in how the Greater Cincinnati Basketball Hall of Fame Shooting Clinic came to take place last Tuesday morning at Hamersville School.

The clinic, which features some of the best local coaches and former players in the entire Greater Cincinnati area as instructors, aims to teach younger basketball players the correct mechanics on how to shoot a basketball.

Yet the reason the clinic was able to happen at all was because of how well Jacob Miller shot at the free throw line last winter during his sophomore campaign at Georgetown.

Miller’s impressive 88 percent free throw percentage last season was tops in the entire city and earned him the Paul Cluxton Free Throw Shooting Award from the Greater Cincinnati Basketball Hall of Fame (GCBHF), an award he shared along with Williamsburg’s Kendal Young, who also shot 88 percent from the line.

When Miller couldn’t make the banquet to receive his award, however, his father, Mark, got in touch with the Hall of Fame’s Director, Don Hughes, to determine how the G-Men junior-to-be would get his award.

It was during that conversation that Mark Miller became aware of the free shooting clinics the Hall of Fame offers for local youngsters.

The two combined forces to organize the very successful shooting clinic that took place on Tuesday morning.

A total of 71 local fourth through eighth grade basketball players received instruction from local luminaries such as Cluxton, a Lynchburg-Clay graduate who holds the NCAA free throw record, former coaches John Hurley and Jerry Doerger and even former University of Cincinnati All-American George Wilson.

The result was more than Mark Miller could have

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Former University of Cincinnati-Clermont basketball coach John Hurley instructs a player during the Greater Cincinnati Basketball Hall of Fame Shooting Clinic on Tuesday morning at Hamersville School.

hoped for.

“Oh my gosh! This was awesome. It really, really was,” the elder Miller said after the clinic on Tuesday.

“Everything worked out great, from the very beginning to the end.”

The GCBHF itself was formed in 1995 but didn’t find its footing until a couple of years later when Hughes, a former Proctor and Gamble longtime employee, and Ted Price took over the organization.

Together, the pair directed the GCBHF on its current path. They honor local players, coaches and referees for their stellar careers and have, fairly recently, gotten involved in youth basketball.

Immediately, Hughes knew who he wanted to help lead the organization’s youth basketball efforts -Cluxton.

He heard of Cluxton’s accomplishments -- he shot an NCAA record 93.4 percent at the free throw line

during his four years at Northern Kentucky University, including hitting all 94 free throws he shot his senior season in 1996-97, and helped the Norse to back-to-back Division II national title game appearances -- and convinced the GCBHF Board of Directors to have him produce a 20 minute DVD on free throw shooting.

“I found out he lived in our area and nobody was using him at all,” Hughes explained on Tuesday.

“What a waste!”

The DVD was shipped to every Greater Cincinnati high school coach, boys and girls, but the group came to realize pretty quickly that to make a difference they’d need to reach players at a much younger level.

Three years ago they began to host these shooting clinics led by Cluxton and members of the GCBHF 400 Club, local coaches who have won

games.

Legendary former players have also helped out at the clinics, including former UC standouts Wilson, a NCAA champion in 1962 and a gold medal winner in the 1964 Olympics, and Tom Thacker, who helped teams win titles in the NCAA, American Basketball Association (ABA) and National Basketball Association (NBA).

They focus simply on shooting, both at the free throw line and elsewhere.

“That's what we think draws in the most attention because that's what we think is the biggest area of opportunity,” Cluxton explained as to why the group focuses on shooting.

“That's what we think our niche is.”

Cluxton led the camp in Hamersville but he had plenty of help.

Former University of Cincinnati-Clermont coach Hurley, who won well over 900 games during his career, was there on Tuesday.

So to was former Moeller, McNicholas and Clermont Northeastern coach Doerger.

Wilson, the former Bearcat and NBA player, helped out at the clinic as did GCBHF 400 Club member coaches Paul Andrews and Scott Rogers.

Western Brown girls basketball coach Kyle Fender, who helped Miller reserve the Hamersville gym to host the clinic, and former Georgetown boys basketball coach Tim Chadwell assisted as well.

It was a lively morning of shooting instruction, led by the energetic Cluxton.

The charismatic free throw and shooting guru grabbed, and kept, the collective attentions of the youngsters who play basketball for Hamersville, Western Brown, Eastern, Georgetown, St. Michaels, North Adams and Lynchburg.

The camp ended in a lively free shooting competition pitting the players who had made the most free throws during the morning.

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BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press The new Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) divisional breakdowns and regional alignments that were released on June 13 may prove to be a boon for the Western Brown football program.

Coming off its best season since advancing to its one and only state playoff appearance in 2008, the Broncos move down to Division III would seem to only increase the team’s chances to secure that elusive second playoff appearance in school history.

That doesn’t mean it will be, by any means, an easy task. Trotwood-Madison, last year’s Division II state runner-up, also moved down to Division III. It will, however, level the field to a degree for a

Broncos program that was among the smaller Division II programs but will now be one of the biggest Division III programs.

“I think it gives us an improved opportunity to compete (for) the playoffs,” Western Brown coach Evan Dreyer said recently.

“There’s still great teams.

Trotwood-Madison dropped down to our region. But it gives us an opportunity to compete with schools that are more relative to us in enrollment.”

The Broncos new region, which could likely be Region 10, will feature all Southwest Ohio teams.

Much of the new region will be concentrated in Montgomery County, where there are six Division III teams, including the aforementioned Trotwood-Madison and Dayton Thurgood Marshall, who advanced to the state semi-

finals in Division III a year ago before losing.

Three schools from Hamilton County (Woodward, Hughes and Taft) will also be apart of the Broncos region.

More importantly, though, is that many of the Broncos opponents this year will now be either in Division II or III. That will have a drastic impact on the Broncos playoff chances because of how the playoff rankings or formulated.

Teams earn first and second level points for wins.

The basics of the system is that it rewards teams for playing bigger schools and for playing teams that have some more success.

This season the Broncos will play seven teams that are either Division II or III, ensuring more first level points for wins.

Both Little Miami and

Southern Buckeye Conference-American Division foe Amelia are Division II teams while Hillsboro, Ross, Greenville and SBCAmerican rivals New Richmond and Goshen are in Division III. Those games -- along with matchups against competitive smaller schools Batavia and Norwood -- will not only give the Broncos a better opportunity to compete for a playoff spot but will also keep them sharper as the season wears on.

“We’re excited because our schedule creates (an) opportunity for us to keep improving and move on to week 11,” Dreyer said.

He continued, “Instead of playing teams in a small er division now we’re in the same division. It really helps us and it really helps the kids to focus in on the opportunity that could be.”

BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press If one’s life is best epitomized by how one spends whatever free time they have doing, it’s not much of an exaggeration to say that the lives of Larry Byrd, his wife, Theresa, and son, Matt, revolve around gokarting.

The family, which also includes elder son, Tim, who’s currently serving in the Air Force, has spent much of the past nearly 20 years racing and working on go-karts.

Their passion for karting has now been taken to the next level -- or at least will be, officially, next weekend.

That is when MKB Raceway Park, the family’s recently finished go-kart track located just north of Mt. Orab on Route 68, will host its grand opening.

MKB Raceway Park, named for Matt (his full name is Mathew Keith Byrd), whose passion for kart racing has manifested itself in years of racing as well as his opening of MKB Motorsports where he works on karts and sells equipment, will race 12 different kart classes each Saturday afternoon/evening from the beginning of April to the end of October.

A painstaking process, the Byrd’s decided to build the track to serve local and regional kart racers with a premier facility.

“Some of the local tracks in this area was lacking some of the organization that a lot of karters wanted to have in this area so after a lot of prodding and talking in between Matt and myself and a bunch of racers, we decided to take the plunge and build the racetrack first and try to build karting back up to what it was in the '90's,” Larry said in an interview on Tuesday evening at the track. “It was very popular in the '90's.”

Larry and the rest of the Byrd clan know what they’re talking about when it comes to karts.

Both Matt and Tim began racing karts when they were kids in 1994.

When his kids had graduated from high school and moved on, Larry still kept a kart and had others race for him.

Larry even spent some

time running an indoor kart track in Felicity for a time.

It might seem like building their own track would be the logical next step for the family given their long history with karts but the impetus for doing so didn’t come around until Matt came back to Lake Lorelei in late 2010.

Upon his graduation from Fayetteville High School in 2006, Matt headed down to North Carolina to pursue his dream of working in NASCAR. He realized his dream during his four years in the country’s racing capital having worked his way through the Hooter’s Pro Cup series to become a mechanic and pit crewmember for Front Row Motorsports in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.

He worked for several drivers during his time in North Carolina, including John Andretti, Tony Raines, Eric McClure, Jeff Green and Kenny Wallace.

Following the 2010 NASCAR season, however, Matt made the decision to come back home and pursue his first passion -- kart racing.

He began racing karts again in 2011 as he began to develop the MKB Motorsports business as his passion was reignited.

“It was something that started many, many years ago but it's (Matt's) passion,” Larry said. “It's what he wants to do. He is a machinist by trade but the situation is that he loves racing so much that he takes his machinist mentality and meticulous attention to detail to running his business and running the track.”

It was as Matt was getting his MKB Motorsports business off the ground that the track became a reality.

The land was initially purchased by the family with the intent to build a shop for MKB Motorsports.

Eventually, though, they decided it would be best to build a track first.

Track construction began last summer and was finished by Doug Utter Construction in August.

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Go-kart racing will normally take place every Saturday evening at MKB Raceway Park.

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Lady Broncos basketball camp ends successful week The Western Brown Lady Broncos Basketball Camp hosted nearly 40 campers last week, June 17-20, at the high school gym. Led by Lady Broncos head coach Kyle Fender, campers learned fundamentals, took part in competitions and competed in three-on-three and five-on-five games. Fender was assisted throughout the week by the Lady Bronco assistant coaches and Lady Bronco upperclassman basketball players.

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MKB Raceway Park will host its grand opening race weekend next weekend, July 56. The track in the biggest dirt oval go-kart track in the state of Ohio.

MKB: Passion for karts results in track CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 facility and get things up and running.

“The weather just killed us. This spring it just killed us,” Theresa said on Tuesday evening. “Just to get this thing dried out and get worked on, it's been a real challenge.”

They’ve persevered and are on the precipice of opening their track.

The couple was quick to give credit to those who played major roles in ensuring that would happen, namely Utter, Ricky Moore and his excavating company and Ken Reveal from Reveal 4-N-1 in Mt. Orab.

Getting to the point where they are now is in itself fulfilling for the family.

“It's taken a lot of man hours and a lot of research, you know, to make sure it's going to be a top notch track,” Theresa explained.

“We've tried to do everything by the law and make sure, you know, it is going to be a premier facility.”

With most everything done -- some work is still planned in addition to the MKB Motorsports shop, including electrical hookups for folks who would like to bring campers for long weekends at the track -- the track opens next weekend with a special two-day event for the Fourth of July weekend.

Both Friday the 5th and Saturday the 6th will feature regular racing in all classes. The only difference will be that the gates will open an hour later on Friday, at 4 p.m.

A usual evening of racing at the track will begin with gates opening at 3 p.m. on

Saturdays.

Practice laps begin at 6 p.m. with heat races and features to follow. All racers in every class will take the track at least four times each race day.

Anyone who is interested in racing can do so, as long as you meet the requirements and have your own equipment.

Classes range from Kid Kart 50cc for five to seven year olds to the UAS Open class for adults.

More information on classes and any pertinent track information can be found at www.mkbmotorsports.com Racers will compete on a 1/5 mile clay oval, which was built from the dirt and clay removed from the pond that is on the track’s property, Not only will it be big and fast -- Larry said some of the adult kart classes will reach 80 miles per hour on the track -- but one of the safest.

The track was built with lots of space around the edges to ensure racer safety.

“It's a little bit bigger track but it's a little bit safer, too, because we've got a large run-off area. It's a little safer but it's a whole lot faster,” Larry said. “We've got the fences back pretty good ways and a bunch of tilled up dirt. We tilled the dirt between the track and fence so when you do come off it, it's like hitting a sand trap. You just stop.”

The family expects to see racers from all over the region, from local racers in Brown County to competitors from Kentucky and Indiana.

And as sanctioned mem-

bers of the American Karting Racing Association (AKRA), points accumulated at races at MKB Raceway Park will be counted towards national points championships.

The family expects this track to be one of the top kart tracks around, now and in the future.

“Five years from now we hope to have at least two big national races a year here and also to be one of the premier tracks in the state of Ohio where we're averaging 150 karts every race night,” Larry said.

“Then on the national events, the big money races, we will exceed 300 karts on a weekend.”

General admission to watch the races is just $5.

Children under eight and seniors over 65 are free.

Admission to the pit area is $13 for both children and adults.

Should you go to a race at the track, you’re likely to see someone from the Byrd family working each night.

Theresa will be working the ticket booth. Larry’s mother works the concession booth.

Heck, when Tim gets out of the Air Force next summer, he’s planning on coming to help continue what started when his brother decided to make his passion a career.

It’s not much of a surprise the family came along for the ride.

“When the boys were little, this is what we did on the weekend. We did it as a family,” Theresa said before adding, with a chuckle.

“This is all we do.”

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A local basketball player shoots in the finals of the free throw contest on Tuesday morning at the Greater Cincinnati Basketball Hall of Fame Shooting Clinic. Every player at the clinic stood around the lane and made noise as the finalists shot.

Clinic: Local greats teach youth shooting CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 campers line both sides of the lane and make as much noise as they wanted to give the finalists a little gamelike atmosphere as the former Lynchburg standout acted almost like a master of ceremonies (MC).

If it wasn’t already obvious, Cluxton was having a heck of a time teaching a game that has brought him much success both during and after his career.

“You know, I'm blessed,” Cluxton said. “We're trying to give back. I see what Don does and I just want to help out a little bit. We go around. This is a fantastic group. If one kid picks up a couple things, it's all good.”

He added, of being back pretty close to Lynchburg upbringing, “That's my stomping grounds. Those are my guys. It's good.”

Miller, who helped organized the clinic with the help of Scott Barker, Jarrod McGinnis and John Boone, hopes to have the GCBHF come back in August so more local youth players can take part in the free clinic.

It’s something Hughes isn’t opposed to.

“What we have seen from the kids that have went through half of the program now is just amazing what they can do. Just amazing. Boys or girls, I

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Georgetown basketball player Jacob Miller (right) was the co-winner of the Paul Cluxton Free Throw Shooting Award that is presented annually by the Greater Cincinnati Basketball Hall of Fame (GCBHOF). Miller received his award on Tuesday morning from the award’s namesake, Paul Cluxton, at Hamersville School.

don't care,” Hughes said as the clinic was reaching its midpoint on Tuesday.

“That's our background and our history. We're at the level now where we've found our niche, we found our age group to work with and we are very glad to put this program on for any group that would like to contact me and let me know

that they can do it.”

Just be prepared to do a little leg work to make it happen.

“Mark said we'd love to see you guys come out. We have the facilities. We'll do everything to make it possible,” Hughes said. “That's the kind of interest we like to hear about.”

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Warriors win second straight knothole title The Eastern Warriors baseball team won its second straight knothole tournament title on June 24 at Ripley as they beat the Mt. Orab Stallions, 10-6, to capture the District 26 (All of Brown County and parts of Highland and Clinton Counties) Class C (9-10 year olds) title. The Warriors won the Division 26 Class B title last year. The Warriors will now move on to the Greater Cincinnati Knothole Tournament, tentatively set to begin on July 6. Team members pictured after winning the title last Monday first row, l-r: Gabe Puckett, Ryan Boone, Kolin Wolfe, Alex Combs, Ethan Daniels, Ethan Tracy and Cole Belcher. Pictured second row, l-r: Dylan Sawyers, Zach Gallant, Carter Snyder, Colton Vaughn and Kolton Mock. Pictured third row, lr: Assistant coach Rick Snyder, head coach Brian Tracy and assistant coach Shea Vaughn.

The Southern Ohio Soccer Officials Association (SOSOA) is a Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA)-certified soccer official’s association primarily serving Clermont, Clinton, Brown, Adams and Highland counties.

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

To support our newly expanded coverage area, the SOSOA is actively recruiting new officials for the 2013 fall season.

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

This is an excellent op-

portunity for former college and high school players to stay involved with the game or for anyone else to ‘give back’ to their community. Officials have a chance to build friendships, enjoy the exercise and earn extra cash, all while helping to ensure that playing opportunities remain available for today’s youth.

The SOSOA will be offering a new officials class beginning July 15th.

Evening classes will be held twice weekly at Trinity Christian Fellowship, 3730 Cobb Rd. in Williamsburg.

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

Upon successful completion of the course candi-

dates will be licensed OHSAA officials eligible to work any interscholastic match (freshman/junior varsity/varsity) starting this fall season.

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

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

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

For further details and enrollment information, please call Randy Hiler at (513) 379-4194 or email rhiler161@msn.com.

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Brandon Fussnecker Benefit will be held at the Ohio Valley Antique Machinery showgrounds on Saturday, June 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. The event will include pulled pork, potato salad, cole slaw and Mac & cheese, all for only $10 a plate, children under 5 eat free.

A silent auction, raffle, split-te-pot and live auction will be held. A dance will begin at 9 p.m. with DJ Bruce Kattine.

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MONDAY, JULY 1 TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab meets at 5:30 p.m. every Monday, including July 1, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High Street. Further information is available by calling Velvet Frye at (937) 444-7237.

Union #71 Masonic Lodge of Ripley Meeting will be held at 6:30 (dinner) and 7 p.m. meeting, on Monday, July 1. Meeting will be held in the speed format to facilitate quicker meeting times.

Eagle Township Trustees will meet in regular session on Monday, July 1 at 7 p.m. in Fincastle. The public is invited to attend.

Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, July 1, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend.

TOPS Chapter in Sardinia meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday, including July 1, at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on Sardinia-Mowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714.

Aberdeen Village Council Meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 1. This public is invited to attend this open meeting.

TOPS Chapter in Ripley meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday including July 1, at the Ripley Church of the Nazarene, 230 North Second Street.

Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501.

TUESDAY, JULY 2 Alcoholics Anonymous in Sardinia meets from 11 a.m. until noon each Tuesday morning at the Sardinia Town Hall. Please enter the back door. For more information call (937) 444-3877.

Power Over Parkinson’s Support Group will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2 at the Villa Georgetown Skilled Nursing an Rehabilitation Center. This group will exercise, socialize,

Byrd Township Trustees Meeting will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2 in Decatur. The public is invited to attend this open meeting.

Phileo Ministries, Clothing Ministries of Tri County Baptist Church will be open on Tuesday July 2 and Saturday July13 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. For more information call (937) 446-1416.

Zumba Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness on Tuesday, July 2 at 127 North Point Drive in Mt. Orab.

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

Yoga Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127, North Point Drive, Mt. Orab at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2 at the center. Members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members are welcome. Please call (937) 444-5230 for details and new hours.

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester, meets at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays at Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union, 1540 Tri-County Highway, Winchester.

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

Scanlon-Kelly VFW Post 5920 meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 at the Fayetteville Township Hall. For more information contact Bernie Vilvens t (513) 460-0236.

Jefferson Township Trustees will meet at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 in Russellville. The public is invited to attend.

Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend.

Franklin Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 in Arnheim. The public is welcome to attend this open meeting.

Sit and Stitch will meet 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 3 at the Sardinia Public Library, 13309 Purdy Road, Sardinia. Anyone who is a crocheter or spinner or who wants to learn, is invited to attend and bring a current project. Children are welcome.

Further information is available by calling (937) 403-8481 or (513) 314-1656.

THURSDAY, JULY 4 Joe Myers 5K Classic will kick off at

8 a.m. on July 4 at the Rambler Center in Russellville. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Event will include 8 categories for runners-plus, and one for runners. All proceeds will go to the Joe Myers Eastern High School Lady Warrior and Warrior Basketball Scholarship Fund. For more information contact Bobbie Tibbe at (937) 3774300.

Russellville 3rd Annual July 4th Celebration in the Park will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 4. This event will feature entertainers Harriet Jackson Groh, the Burbage Family Singers and Alexis Forsythe. The Eastern High School Band will march in the parade.

Food, a cruise-in, games, crafts and a euchre tournament will also be held.

Farmers Market in Georgetown has been set for each Thursday, including July 4 from 3 to 7 p.m. on the west side of South Main Street at the corner of S. Main and Cherry Street. Vendors please call (937) 392-1543 for information. No flea market merchandise is permitted.

Kick-boxing Classes will not be offered on Thursday, July 4, at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive. These classes will resume Thursday, July 11 and are open to members as well as non-members.

For details call (937) 444-5230.

Free Suppers Served at Decatur Park will be held each Thursday, including Thursday, July 4, sponsored by the ‘We Can Help’ Food Bank in Decatur. Serving begins at 6 p.m to 8 p.m.

Yoga Classes will not be offered by Thursday, July 4, due to the holiday.

The next class will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m on Thursday, July 11 at the Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (513) 535-7507.

Yoga Classes will not be offered at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive on Thursday, July 4. These classes will resume Thursday, July 11 and are open to both members and non-members.

Call (937) 444-5230 for more information.

Baby Show, Mr. and Miss Contest will be held on Thursday, July 4, sponsored by the Huntington Hotshots 4H Club. This event will be held in the Mt. Orab Park beginning at 10 a.m. with registration. For more information call (937) 549-2941 or (937) 549-4197.

Fayetteville Village Yard Sale will take place on Thursday, July 4 through Sunday, July 7 and everyone is invited to attend.

Alcoholics Anonymous will meet 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 220 S. High St., Mt. Orab.

FRIDAY, JULY 5 Hamersville Fall Soccer Signups Deadline July 5. Apply online at hjsasports.com or call Jeremy Fite for more information at (513) 846-6912.

The fee is $75 for 1 child, $125 for 2 and $150 for 3 or more, uniform fee is only $25.

Mt. Holly Christian Country Gospel Singing will be held on Friday July 5 and July 19 featuring great gospel music, refreshment/food and door prizes. For more information call Dan Cook at (513) 509-7312 or Kevin Cain at (513)602-4654. The chapel is located at 2141 E. Ohio Pike in Amelia.

Free Knitting and Crocheting Classes at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in Russellville will be held 10 a.m.-noon Friday, July 5. Anyone who would like information or a list of supplies or who wishes to register for the next group of classes may call Mary Kelch at (513) 734-2501 or (513) 543-3137.

SATURDAY, JULY 6 Central Ohio Opry Classic Country and Bluegrass Show will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday July 6 and Saturday July 20 at the Clay Township Park (old Buford School) tickets are $8 for adults children under 12 are free. Concessions are available as well as door prizes and a 50/50 drawing.

Basil Green Memorial Concert will be held on Saturday, July 6 at the Mt. Orab Village Park from 6:30 to 9:30 and is free to the public. Please join us in this concert which features the Mark Trammel Quartet and four other gospel groups.

UPCOMING EVENTS Car and Bike Show at Festival of the Bells in Hillsboro will be held on Saturday, July 6 at the old high school parking lot. Registration is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds will benefit SATH and Kamp Dovetail. For more information call (937) 393-1904.

Vacation Bible School “Colossal Coaster World” sponsored by the Hamersville Baptist Church will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. beginning July 7 (Sunday) through July 12 (Friday) for 4 year olds through 12th grade.

Lake Waynoka Garden Club meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 7 at the Lake Waynoka Lodge.

Marvin’s Organic Gardens will host the meeting and will speak on edible gardening. For more information contact Louis Mays at (937) 446-2769.

Mt. Orab Lion’s Club will meet at 6:30 on Monday, July 8 and Monday, July 22 at the New Harmony Lodge, 110 S. High Street in Mt. Orab. A meal is included. For more information contact Bob Richmond at (937) 444-4791.

Free Mini-Tennis Camp will be held at Alma Monk Tennis Courts at Western Brown High School from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, July 8 through Thursday, July 11. Bring shoes and racket, $2 for insurance. Please call and leave your name and phone number at (513) 430-2918 or (513) 519-2048. Coach Tom Ball will be instructing in addition to other professionals. A mini tournament will be held on July 12.

Brown County Sugar Helpers Group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

COURT NEWS Property Sales Karissa Idel and GMAC Mortgage LLC to Coburn and Susan Davidson, Lot 9 in Drakeland Sub., in Clark Twp., filed 6-13-2013 Howard and Rosemary Smith to Bambie Ann Holland, 1.08 acres of land in Clark Twp., filed 6-18-2013 Waynoka Development Corporation to Jim Woods, In-Lot 3009 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 6-17-2013, $540 Chad E. Sexton and Federal National Mortgage Association to Rend D. and Anya C. Ramer, In-Lot 3893 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp., filed 6-17-2013, $102,000 Harry L. Horstman to Harry L. and Eileen R. Horstman, In-Lot 419 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Twp, filed 6-13-2013 David E. and Cheryl Goslin to David E. and Constance Goslin, Lot 22 in Five Mile Crossing in Green Twp., filed 6-18-2013 Steve A. and Marlene Seibert to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Lot 30 in The Heritage Sub., in Mt. Orab, Green Twp., filed 6-17-2013 Eileen Florence Jamison to Michael A. Rau, 46.84 acres of land in Jackson Twp., filed 6-18-2013, $142,562 Henry and Pamela Gribou to Brandy N. and George W. Baker Jr., In-Lot 576 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Twp., filed 6-17-2013 Christopher J. and Sarah A. Burrows to Heather Boldman and Mark T. and Karen Klump, 5 acres of land in Jefferson Twp., filed 6-13-2013, $142,000 Dylan L. and Erin B. Polley to Tonia Fano, In-Lot 61 whole in Russellville, Jefferson Twp., filed 6-182013, $92,000 Maple Grove Development Corporation to Valeria Y. Whittington, Lot 4 in Shinkles Ridge Estates in Lewis Twp., filed 6-13-2013, $24,000 Harold L. Carmack to Bank of America, NA, In-Lot 7 in Meldahl Valley Sub., in Lewis Twp., filed 613-2013, $75,000 George and Brandy Sharp and Secretary of Housing and urban Development to James R. Mitchell, 1.02 acres of land in Lewis Twp.,

filed 6-19-2013 Damon E. Lipps to Damon E. Lipps, In-Lot 103 and 104 whole in Higginsport, Lewis Twp., filed 6-132013 Douglas and Patricia Baker to Bank of America, NA, In-Lot 284, InLot 283 and In-Lot 282 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Twp., filed 6-132012, $2,000 Allan D. and Erin D. Setter to Mark A. and Christine G. Braunlin, In-Lot 604 in Lake Lorelei Sub., Perry Twp., filed 6-18-2013 Margaret Young to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 3.5 acres of land in Perry Twp., filed 6-18-2013 Jeremy Siler and Federal National Mortgage Association to Robert G. Tallent, Lot 1 in Siler Subdivision, Perry Twp., filed 6-18-2013, $48,650 Torey A. Wolfer to Arthur G. and Jessie Kathleen Johnson, In-Lot 14 whole and In-Lot 13 in Halls Addition in Fayetteville, Perry Twp., filed 617-2013, $25,000 Karen Spradlin and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to James D. Gordon, 3 acres of land in Pike Twp., filed 6-13-2013 John W. Gilley to JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, .60 acres of land in Pike Twp., filed 6-19-2013, $15,000 Robert K. Stephan and Judy Waits to Sara Whitney Kumpf, InLot 13R whole in Keethler Addition in Mt. Orab., Pike Twp. filed 6-172013 Kelly Mcelroy to Tyler Schwallie, 6 acres of land in Pleasant Twp., filed 6-19-2013, $135,000 Michael R. Ranson to JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, .75 acres of land in Sterling Twp., filed 6-19-2013, $59,334 Robert D. and Melinda S. Montgomery and Flagstar Bank FSB to Marvin Carrington, Lot 49 in Whispering Wynds II, Sterling Twp., filed 6-13-2013 David Gauthier to David and Jean Gauthier, 8.60 acres of land in Sterling Twp., filed 6-18-2013 Judith L. Ogzewalla to Jeffery C. and Suzanne Gunter, Lot 1 in Weeks Sub., Sterling Twp., filed 614-2013, $10,000 Jeremy D. Spiller to Dana M. and

Lindsay M. Holland, 5 acres of land in Union Twp., filed 6-17-2013, $85,000 George R. and Gwen Courts to Heather Doss, Lot 25R in Sardinia, Washington Twp., filed 618-2013, $15,000 Linda S. and William A. Hoffer to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Lot 25 in Woodland Sub., Mt. Orab, Sterling Twp., filed 6-19-2013 David L. Smith to Matthew D. and Christopher Lee Smith, Lot44 in Village at Wills Point in Mt. Orab, filed 6-13-2013

Marriages Keren Raquel Lung, 41, Williamsburg, homemaker to marry Lonnie Davis Long, 55, Williamsburg, unemployed, filed 6-13-2013 Tiffany T. Gilvin, 19, Fayetteville, student, to marry Aaron C. Ernst, 20, Georgetown, U. S. Navy Reserve, filed 6-14-2013 Sharon Marie Miller, 23, Russellville to marry Matthias Andre Weaver, 23, Wellston, OH, sales manager, filed 6-17-2013 Cassandra Lynn Westfall, 24, New Vienna, nurse to marry Jeremy R. Thacker, 27, Mt. Orab, driver, filed 6-17-2013 Christina Marie Caproni, 23, Ripley, teacher to marry Nicholas Aaron Sebastian, 28, Highland Heights, KY, musician, filed 6-18-2013 Tabitha N. Christman, 29, Mt. Orab to marry Timothy K. Jacobs Sr., 50, Mt. Orab, glazzer, filed 6-142013 Barbara Fay Wagner, 56, Aberdeen, disabled to marry Gerald Wilford Maxey, Jr., 53, Aberdeen, disabled, filed 6-14-2013

Probate Shirley Ann Black, Ripley, case #20131128, DOD 3-24-2013, filed 619-2013 Frances C. Haubner, Georgetown case #20131126, DOD 11-262011, filed 6-18-2013 John T. Quinlan, Georgetown, case #20131129, DOD 4-1-2013, filed 6-19-2013 Foster Simpson, Ripley, case

#20131127, DOD 11-19-2012, filed 6-19-2013

Common Pleas CIVIL CASES HSBC Bank USA, National Association versus Jennifer L. Tucker, case #20130438, filed 6-13-2013, Action: foreclosures Wells Fargo Bank, NA versus Keith Noschang, case #20130442, filed 6-14-2-13, Action: foreclosures PNC Bank, National Association versus Carl Spriggs, case #20130446, filed 6-13-2013, Action: foreclosures Wright-Patterson Credit Union versus Kim D. Olivieri, case #20130447, filed 6-13-2013, Action: other civil Wesbanco Bank, Incorporated, successor versus Shannon Daulton, case #20130450, filed 6-17-2013, Action: foreclosures Fifth Third Mortgage Company versus Eric C. Peters, case #20130451, filed 6-18-2013, Action: foreclosures Bank of America, NA versus Aloha Schneider, case #20130455, filed 6-19-2013, Action: foreclosures DOMESTIC CASES Brandy C. Moore, Sardinia versus Richard D. Moore, Sardinia, case #20130439, filed 6-17-2013, Action: dissolution of marriage Nicole L. Green versus Johnathan R. Barrett, case #20130444, filed 6-13-2013, Action: termination of marriage Daniel L. Ballein, Bethel versus Connie S. Ballein, Bethel, case #20130445, filed 6-13-2013, Action: termination of marriage Cheryl L. Bryan, Georgetown versus Robert C. Wolfe, Marion, OH, case #20130452, filed 6-182013, Action: domestic violence Billy J. Noschang, Georgetown versus Joseph Nochang, Feesburg, case #20130453, filed 6-18-2013, Action: domestic violence Rodney Little, Manchester versus Jennifer Little, Manchester, case #20130454, filed 6-18-2013, Action: dissolution of marriage

on Monday, July 8 at the Georgetown Methodist Church. Special speakers will be featured, as well as educational materials, diabetic recipes and more.

Brown County Beekeepers Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 9, at 7 p.m. at the Mt. Orab Park. Anyone interested in beekeeping is urged to join this group. For more information please call (937) 393-6586 or (937) 618-1332.

Wilson Sroufe VFW Post 9772 Meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 10 at the township building on SR 774. New members are welcome.

Southern Ohio Council of Governments (SOCOG) will meet on Thursday, July 11 at 10 a.m. in room A of the Ross County Service Center at 475 Western Avenue in Chillicothe. For more information contact Lori Lippert at (740)775-5030, ext. 103.

Vacation Bible School at Hamersville Baptist Church will be held from July 7 through July 12 at 7 to 9 p.m. each evening. This event is for 4-year-old children through 12th grade. The church is located at 1661 St. Rt. 125 in Hamersville.

The Brown County Diabetes Coalition will meet Monday, July 8 at the Georgetown Methodist Church from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend and learn more about diabetes.

Different topics and discussions are offered at each meting. For more information call the health department at (937) 378-5892.

Bronco Yard Sale Fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, July 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Western Brown High School parking lot. To make donations or for more information call Sandy at (513) 255-4342.

more information call Dr. Ned Lodwick at (937) 378-6334.

Lake Waynoka Garden Club meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 8 at the Lake Waynoka Lodge.

Bob Thobaben, President of the Ohio Bird Banding Association will present a special program on bird identification.

For more information contact Louis Mays at (937) 446-2769.

3rd Annual Strut Your Mutts, Paws by the River will be held from noon until 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 14 in the Village of New Richmond.

The event will include music, contests, games for the kids, exhibits, presentations, adoptions and photo opportunities with our pets, lots of food and of course a parade at 2 p.m. with the pet blessing immediately following. For more information and registration forms for vendors and rescues visit www.TriStateCART.com or call (513) 797-1881.

Entertainment Schedule for 2013 Brown County Fair will include Chris Higbee and Darryl Worley on Tuesday, September 24, Good Time Cloggers, The Waynoka Dandyliners, Harkies Hoedowners, and The Liberty Band on Thursday, September 26, Harold Tolle, Kenner Old Time String Band, David Wayne and The Vandells on Friday, September 27 and Andy Sims, Beverly Grover and Jo-El on Saturday, September 28.

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

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

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

30th Annual Decatur Day in the Park Celebration is being extended to a three-day event this year, running from Friday evening at 5 p.m. on July 12 through Sunday, July 14. This event will include a baby show, corn hole tournament and Noah Smith Bank, parade and a horse show. The park is located on St. Rt. 125 in Decatur. The Byrd Township Fire Department and the Decatur Community are hosting this years celebration.

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

3rd Annual Panties Across the Bridge at the Purple People Bridge in Newport, KY will be held on July 13 beginning at 12 noon, hosted by the Jaymie Jamison Foundation for Hope.

The Mercy Health Mammography Mobile will be on site, (appointments must be made by June 28) by calling (513)686-3300.

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

For more information contact Joy Gelter at (937) 483-4614.

RCAP (Russellville Community Action Planners meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 15 in the Arts Council Room at the old school building in Russellville. Everyone and anyone who is interested in moving the village forward, please join the meeting.

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

Phileo Ministries, Clothing Ministries of Tri County Baptist Church will be open on Tuesday, July 16 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. For more information call (937) 446-1416.

ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Support Group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16 at the Western Brown High School library.

For more information on this group, please contact Denise Holden at (937) 444-1343.

Mt. Orab Village Council Meeting will be held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, in the council chambers, 211 S. High Street in Mt. Orab. This meeting is open to the public.

Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session on Wednesday, July 17 at 7 a.m. at the board office, 706 South Main Street in Georgetown. For more information call (937) 378-4424.

Georgetown Exempted Village Schools Board of Education Meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17. This meeting will be held in the administrative offices 1043 Mt. Orab Pike and are open to the public.

Brown County Chamber of Commerce Meeting will be held at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 18 at Merchants National Bank, 120 South Min Street in Georgetown. For more information call (937) 378-4784.

Brown County Singing Convention will meet at The Living Church of Five Mile, 16908 U.S. 62 in Russellville on Friday, July 19. Anyone with a special song, poem or any other God-given talent, please come and share it, or just come and enjoy a fun time of fellowship. For more information contact Larry Downing at (937) 446-3259.

Business Expo and Job Fair, sponsored by the Brown County Chamber of Commerce will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 1 at Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, 9193 Hamer Road in Georgetown.

Event will include food vendors, employers, local businesses, education, community organizations, door prizes and much more. Free admission.

Brown County’s Morgan’s Trail Battlefield Marker Dedication will be held on Saturday, August 3 beginning at 10 a.m. with a guided auto tour starting at the new Harmony Church parking lot. Official dedication will take place at 7:30 p.m. with the dedication of the Morgan’s Trail Battlefield Marker at the Brown County Courthouse. For

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Cruise-In at the Corner continues every Saturday night through July 20 from beginning at 6 p.m. Oldies music, food, homemade desserts and free vehicle registration for door prizes. The church is located at 6162 State Route 132, Goshen. Call (513) 288-1977 for more information.

learn and offer support. For more information contact Heather Frye or Nikki Pelvit at (937) 378-4178.

County Adams/Brown Alzheimer/s/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group will meet on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center in the second floor conference room. For more information (937) 386-3590.

Adams-Brown Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program income guidelines have been increased to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Anyone wishing to obtain further information or to schedule an appointment to discuss obtaining E-HEAP services may contact the Adams Brown Community Action Program Office in Georgetown at (937) 378-6041 or 1-800-553-7393, Ext. 253 or 254.

Walk-in hours are 8-11 a.m. daily at the ABCAP Office at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown, and outreach is available for the very elderly or disabled.

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

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

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

Anyone involved with a governing body, an organization, or a regularly-scheduled activity that has a meeting date and/or time or location change should contact The Brown County Press two weeks in advance, if possible, about that change(s) so the correct date and/or time and location may be listed in the Weekly Calendar. Also, anyone who would like an activity listed in The Brown County Press' Weekly Calendar that currently is not listed should call the newspaper office during regular hours at (937) 444-3441.

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SATURDAY, June 29 Music in the Park Concert in Mt. Orab will feature the band “Cincy Rockers”. Show runs from 6:30 to 10 p.m on Saturday, June 29 pending weather. For more information call Woody Whittington at (937) 444-2916.

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200 - HELP WANTED DRIVERS: HOME Weekends! Pay up to .40 cpm. Chromed out trucks w/APU’s. 70% Drop & Hook. CDL-A, 6mos Exp. 877-704-3773.

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ALLIED AMBULANCE Services looking for FT/PT EMT Basics, $10.50hr., EMT Intermediate $11.50hr., Paramedic $12.50hr. Contact 937-379-1404 for more information.

BARN HELP, Horse farm. Experience helpful.

Weekends, Williamsburg area. Call 513-252-6665.

BONUS $500 Sign on bonus Class A CDL with experience.

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

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DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS Empowering People is seeking experienced, compassionate and dedicated people who like a challenge and enjoy working with the DD population. FT/PT shifts available in Clermont/ Hamilton counties; $11$13/hr. based on exp. w/ADLs, med passing, transportation, etc. Must be 18 yrs. w/clean driving record. If you are looking for the perfect career opportunity, please attend one of our upcoming interview sessions.

Open interviews will be held at: Batavia Nursing Care Center 4000 Golden Age Dr. Batavia, OH 45103 on 7/03 from 9a-1p or fax resume to: 513-766-7885 ATTN: Cindy

DRIVERS: COMPANY Great Pay, Miles, Benefits and Home Time, Passenger Policy, CDL-A with 1 Yr OTR Exp. 1-800-831-4832 x1406.

DRIVERS: SIGN-ON Bonus. Great Pay. Benefits, Vacation, Holidays & More! OTR. 10-14 days out. CDL-A. Kurtis; 877-412-7209 x3.

DRIVERS: WANT a Professional Career?

Haul Flatbed Loads for Trinity Logistics Group!

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HVAC INSTALLER Residential/Light Commercial Clean Driving Record Full Time Pay Based Upon Experience

937-725-5790 J & B HEATING & COOLING now accepting applications for experienced service tech & installer. We are a small, fast growing company. If you would like to join our team call 937-378-2222.

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937-444-0820 PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE company is looking for individuals with experience in all aspects of landscape maintenance. Must have driver’s license & clean driving record. You must be willing to work long hours in all types of weather. Pay commensurate with experience. We offer good pay to those committed to our team.

Please only apply if you are able & available for work & have true work ethic. Clean-cut, mature, honest and drug free may apply by calling 513-276-2836 to schedule and interview.

FOR MORE INFORMATION contact, PATRICIA MONTGOMERY at 1-800-553-7393 ext. 257

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200 - HELP WANTED SUPERVISORS/DD FULL-TIME supervisory positions in Warren, Clermont & Preble Counties: Home Manager, Team Leader & Program Coordinator; to provide support for adult individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities. HOME MANAGERS/TEAM LEADERS (prior management experience preferred) schedule & supervise staff; oversee payroll; ensure timely documentation.

PROGRAM COORDINATORS (Bachelor degree, 1 yr. DD experience required) plan, develop & monitor daily living programs. All work varying shifts. Must pass driving, background & drug test checks. EOE. Community Concepts, Inc., Community Options, Inc. Call 513-229-2279 email resume to: coiinfo@coiohio.com

THE RESIDENCE AT SALEM WOODS STNA’S LTC facility seeking dependable and compassionate individuals to join our Team!! Experience in LTC preferred. We offer a great environment!

Dedicated staff! Excellent compensation! 12 hour shifts! Full and Part time positions available!

Please apply at: The Residence at Salem Woods 6164 Salem Road Cincinnati, OH 45230

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED 1 & 2BR APARTMENTS, Williamsburg, all utilities included except electric.

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

APARTMENTS FOR rent. Felicity area. One or two bedrooms plus efficiency apartment, furnished kitchen, a/c, electric heat, private entrance, off street parking. Available now. References, deposit required. Call 513-876-3017.

BATAVIA - Age 62 & over, new 1BR apartments. Rent subsidized, utilities included.

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

3BR, 1.5BA split level w/steps, $400/mo. plus deposit. No pets. 312 W. Grant, Georgetown, 513-876-3105.

303 - HOUSES FOR RENT DOUBLEWIDE AVAILABLE July 1st on 1-acre in country between Georgetown & Ripley, 3br, 2-full baths, total electric & central air, front & back decks, large garage, nice yard, $675/mo. plus deposit.

Call 937-483-6324.

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Part-time Instrumental Music Teacher POSITION TITLE

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT: Certificate Type and Code: Valid Ohio Teaching license for K-12 Teaching Field and Code: Music ENTRY LEVEL QUALIFICATION DIFFERENT FROM CERTIFICATION: N/A JOB DUTIES: Classroom instruction and other duties as assigned by the Principal.

PAY RATE: AS PER SALARY SCHEDULE GRADE OF THE POSITION: 7-12 TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal LOCATION: Middle and High Schools DATE OF INITIAL POSTING: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 LAST DAY TO BID FOR THE POSITION: 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 3, 2013 BID APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO: PERSONNEL OFFICE

Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Schools P O Box 85 Ripley, OH 45167

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403 - MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE ABANDONED DOUBLEWIDE with land, PLEASE TAKE OVER, $3500 deposit.

888-221-4503.

405 - LOTS & ACREAGE FOR RENT - House in the Mt. Orab area, security deposit & references required, no pets, $600/mo.

Call 937-444-0334 & leave message.

GEORGETOWN - 3br brick house, basement, garage, porch, deck, wood floors, no pets, check, background $600/mo., $600/dep. 937444-2923, leave message.

NEAR BETHEL - 3br, 2ba, walk-in closet, large kitchen, vaulted ceilings, lawn building, central heat & air, no pets! $800/mo. 937-379-2277 or 513-310-0646.

307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

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 - .721 acre wooded lot, priced to sell, located on Titus Place Cul-de-sac within Mt. Orab’s Beacon Hill Subdivision.

Call 937-689-4266.

GEORGETOWN - 2br, 1ba Duplex apartment, equipped kitchen & laundry, attached garage, no pets, $450/mo. Call 937-446-9371.

3BR MOBILE home, 14x70, new wood floor in kitchen, new carpet, just remodeled, in good condition, stove/ refrigerator/washer/dryer furnished, on private lot, taking applications.

Available July, $600 plus deposit, no inside pets.

Call 937-288-2623.

OWNER MUST Sell!

Nicely wooded lot in prime recreational area.

Crystal clear mountain lake, ski area & brand new golf course. All within 1-mile of property.

Only $79,900. Adjacent lot sold for $249,900.

Bank will finance. Call 1-877-888-7581, x44.

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

Call 513-724-3358.

TTY 800-750-0750.

NEAR BETHEL - neat & clean 2br, washer/dryer hookup, C/A & heat, convenient location, $550/mo., no pets.

937-379-2277 or 513-310-0646.

HORSE FARM, Indoor arena.

Facility is state-of-art in every way.

Near Georgetown. See at:

1 BR, 1ba, utility room, No Pets. Georgetown $350/mo., 314 W. Grant.

513-876-3105

406 - FARMS FOR SALE

400 - HOUSES FOR SALE MT. ORAB Candlelight Apartments 2br Townhouses Start at $565 With discount.

Visit our website: briarcreekproperties.com

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

MT. ORAB - 2-family apartment house, zoned commercial, located in growing area, $98,000, possible owner financing, 937-444-2689.

WILLIAMSBURG/ GEORGETOWN - Efficiency 3br. Trash paid.

Beautiful setting, spacious apartment homes.

Rents $319-$750. Call to view 513-365-4000.

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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) MT. ORAB - 4br home in town, large lot, possible owner financing, $48,000. 937-444-2689.

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409 - LAND FOR RENT 1-3 ACRES available on Russellville Arnheim for rent to plant tobacco/etc.

Name your price! For more information call 513-240-3969.

501 - CHILD CARE DAYCARE HUGS & KIDS, LLC. 6th & Willow St., Williamsburg Call Dorothy Lewis 513-218-7471 or Stephanie Lewis 859-801-0125

506 - CLEANING IT’S SPRINGTIME! Time to think about some Spring Cleaning!

I have great references & great rates. I also clean weekly & bi-weekly.

Call 513-255-4342

507 - SEWING & ALTERATIONS For all your sewing needs for you, your family and your home. Call 937-4444276. Reasonable rates, expert service.

DUMP TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED 2 Years experience CDL Clean driving record Local Hauling. Work available now!

Call:

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Carl Ritter Trucking 513-625-7072

DUMP TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED Two Years CDL Experience Required

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Jerry Ritter Trucking (513) 625-6495 601 - FLEA MARKET RIVERSIDE SHOPS 13 N. Second St., Ripley Flea Market, knives, mattress & box sets $115.00 to $275.00, 937-213-2298 or 937-392-3000. Open 7 days. Queen $185. & up.

King $195 & up.

606 - FARM MERCHANDISE FORD 5000 Tractor w/quick tach loader, hydraulic bucket & bale spear. $6550.00 937-379-1009.

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

For fast friendly service call Cox Firewood at: 937-378-4309 No answer, leave message or call 937-515-5829 Located 3600 SR 125 Georgetown, OH State & County Voucher welcome Credit Cards Accepted

611 - WANTED TO BUY I WANT to buy antique furniture, toys, banks, crocks, Indian relics, jewelry, thermometers, signs, advertising, anything. See me Mondays at The Olde Piano Factory Antique Mall, 207 N. 2nd St., Ripley 10am-4pm or call Kay 513-313-0338 anytime.

611 - WANTED TO BUY RICHARD HENDERSON Buyer of Standing Timber

740-648-8000

613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES KITTENS ADORABLE balls of fur $10 to good home, 7 weeks old, tabbey, grey & white, peach & white 513-875-4280.

614 - HORSES/LIVESTOCK FOR SALE: New electric fence supplies, including fence chargers, insulators, wire, etc. at 50% off retail price.

Large amount available.

Klayton Juillerat. Call 937-205-5256.

615 - MISC. FOR SALE 2005 CHEVY Colorada, 5-speed, excellent condition. Outdoor patio furniture, some household, female Chihuahua - dog is free to excellent home.

937-695-1237.

BEAUTIFUL WHITE Maggie Sottero wedding gown, size 8, never worn, $800 OBO Also, Chapel length veil never worn, $75 OBO For more information call:

937-515-2692

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615 - MISC. FOR SALE

FURNITURE, EXCELLENT to good condition.

Items include Howard piano, hutch, armoire, lift recliner, sofa, and several others. 513-602-5618 or 937-213-3870.

702 - MISC. NOTICES BIRD FAIR - RSVP Banquet Center, 453 Wards Corner Rd., Loveland 45140 - June 30th, 10am-4pm.

Contact Chuck 513-875-2894. www.reedseedco.com

808 - AUTOS FOR SALE 1930’S-PRESENT

B R O A D S H E E T E V E N

MARK WANTS running, wrecked, dead cars and trucks.

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

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

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Dominic Thomas

Direct:937-444-2833 Cell: 937-213-2833

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Cell: 937-213-0902 email: DThomas@HUFF.com

email: bthomas@huff.com

Office: (513) 474-3500

web: www.BertThomas.HUFF.com

Office: (513) 474-3500

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1343983 - Mt. Orab - Have it finished your way!

90% complete. Bath tubs set in place. 3BD, 2BA. All electric established. Furnace & kitchen cabinets are in the hse. and ready to install. 56x28 det. gar. has water and elec. one shed stays. $99,900

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1340923 Russellville Area of fine farms this Log Home truly has it all! 3BD, 2BA. 360 degree wrap around porch. Floor to ceiling stone WBFP, study, huge MBR suite w/soaking tub & stand alone shower, walkout bsmt. to 21.45 acres. 9 level acres-remainder rolling & wooded. $249,900 SO

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1339793 - Mt. Orab - Exciting full brick home unique in style. 38x35 beautiful finished rec room in bsmt. Great rm. w/stone F/P, 3 BD, 2 fully renovated baths, new countertops in kit. Rear french dr. w/o to professionally landscaped back yard w/pool & tiered decking. $199,900

1353932 - Decatur Get ready to move!

Newer roof, furnace(York), electric service, flooring, 18'& above ground pool. 4BD, 2BA. Total kitchen renovation, fully equipped. Hdwd under all carpet.

Detached garage built in 2000. Gorgeous slightly rolling lot can be divided. $89,900 1344978 - Lake Waynoka Immaculate two story brick home w/hugh cov. back porch. Brand new gourmet kit w/island. Huge living room. Open foyer. MBR bath has custom built vanity & Jacuzzi tub. Entire house freshly painted. >3300 sq ft L/A & a full bsmt. All on 3 lots. $225,000

1342936 - Mt. Orab - Unique bi-level home *Front bay wndw lined w/oak inside. 3BD. 3BA. *full shower in LL & covered deck off main level *Freshly painted *wood slat blinds *blt in whole house surge protector, exterior windows are ultra violet protected *Affordable util. bills. $119,900

1265584 - Mt. Orab - OWNER FINANCING! Flexible Terms!! Former Cahall Apparel Store in MILY the heart of Mt. A F I T MUL Orab. 1100 sq ft of store front office area w/4 add'l rental apts. Full walkout bsmt. Low maintence. 15 space parking lot with mo. income. Public Utilities. $199,900 PRIC

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1331501 - Mt. Orab 3 BR 2BA Full brick home on a picturesque 1.4 acre setting. Almost 2000 sq. ft. of living area. Newer roof and laundry room. The tiered decking on the rear serves as an add'l recreation area w/lots of mature shade. This is the first offering in this arena. Call Bert or Dominic for more details! $129,500 1342940 - Mt. Orab - Simply Amazing!

Cathredral ceilings, expansive stone/ ceramic work, exclusive lighting pkg, hdwd style laminate flooring. Hanstone quartz counter tops. French door leads to nautical playland, w/pool. Back yard fully fenced. Not a drive by!!!. $139,900

MLS#1328251 - Mt. Orab - All brick in exclusive Beacon Hill subdivision MBR suite with tray ceiling and 2 roomy walk-in closets. Huge family room which leads to a beautiful Florida room. Cathedral ceilings. work shop & flower garden in rear of home. 2 c att gar. $209,900

1336137 - Lake Waynoka- Incredible lakefront property nestled on a cove. 4BD, 3.5 BA. Hearthstone hewn log home in impeccable condition. Hdwd flrs. on 1st level except for MBR suite.

Gourmet Kit.w/blt-in microwave, oven & granite island range top. Granite countertops. $369,900

1355240- Mt. Orab- Total renovation*Modules have movable walls to set office space up to suit your needs*Newer HVAC, elec service, wndws (on tanning side)*HWH & flring thru-out *Tanning business sold separately *New stone facade *Office furniture is negotiable. $165,000. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! Established Tanning Business for sale operating out of this bldg. Includes 4 Envy 434-3F Beds w/deco lites and a stand-up bed. Call Bert for more details. $25,000.

1243844 - Investment opportunity! Nothing to do but take over the rent roll!! Total renovation on all units. 4 different units! Elec & gas separately metered.

Laundry facilities on site. Partial Bsmt. Fresh paint on exterior. $147,500 PRIC

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1337896 - Mt. Orab - First offering! Full brick quad level home built like a fortress! 4BD, 2.5 BA. Former construction res./business office. Built in sound system, built in drafting table, 1st. floor MBR suite, WBFP, Hdwd under carpets. Cedar lined closets. Corner lot. $149,900

1341011 Lewis TwpHardwood & laminate flooring thru-out. 3BD, 2BA. Ready to move-in! Lg. eat-in kitchen w/plenty of storage.

Concrete slap completely underneath. Great home at an affordable price!! $62,500

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1355243- Lake Lorelei- Park-like setting for this well built NG NDI sided cedar D PE SOL home w/separate mother-in-law suite. 2BD, 2BA. *Huge family/florida rm*Brick wall fireplace*Counter bar in kit*3 car gar. all together.* 4 wooded lots* Horseshoe pit & fountain* Short walk to lake. $119,900

1363729 - Georgetown - >3000 sqft L/A. Historic home full NEW of period LIST ING touches.

Natural wide baseboards, pocket drs &a parlor to name a few. New hdwd flooring & total DR renovation in '10. Enclosed back porch '08. Furnace, HWH, windows, roof & all plumbing '04. $148,500.

1258238Sardinia- 3BD, 2BA, Almost 1500 sq.ft. of open living area. Master BD suite.

Dining Rm. & Equipped eat-in Kitchen. Large front deck & covered back porch. Affordable living seconds off St. Rt. 32. Back yard completely privacy & fenced. 2 car carport. $79,900

1358528 Georgetown WOW! All brick home w/brand new roof, paint & flring* Both baths & kit. fully renovated* 3BD, 2BA. Open foyer w/ceramic flring & closet*Fam. Rm. w/bar & wall of french doors* Deck w/lanai*2 walk in clsts in MBR suite*Coy pond* Beautifully landscaped. $137,500 NEW

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1322164 - Williamsburg - Beautiful Sears & Roebuck home situated on a quiet town double lot. Pristine hardwood floors (Oak down & Pine up).

Arched doorways, wide baseboards, french doors to enclosed back porch. Fenced yard. 1 car garage.

Partial poured basement. $78,500

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1336285 Georgetown Great investment opportunity or home to raise your family. This 3 BR 2 Ba home is ready to move-in. Unique as it could function as a one or two family. New carpet, fresh paint, oversized 2 car gar. 1+ acre on public water & sewer w/2 separate taps. $72,500

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PUBLIC AUCTION

LARGE ASSORTMENT OF POWER TOOLS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION: SAWS, NAILERS, DRILLS ETC. STANLEY, BOSTITCH, PORTER CABLE, MAKITA, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, HATACHI & MORE. H.D. HOBART 200 AMP. WELDER W/2 CYD. WISCONSIN ENGINE. FLOOR JACK, WERNER EXT. LADDERS, CRAFTSMAN 10” TABLE SAW; 60 GAL. C-H AIR COMPRESSOR; PACER 2” 55 HP. WATER PUMP; PLUS MUCH MORE TO BE ADDED. LAWN EQUIPMENT: SNAPPER 52” COMMERCIAL WALK BEHIND W/SULKY; CRAFTSMAN 36” MOWER; OLDER FORD 12 HP. RIDER MOWER; GAS ENGINE WEED WACKERS & MORE; VEHICLES: 1994 FORD ECONOLINE CLUB WAGON VAN. 1988 CHEVROLET K20- 4 WD WORK TRUCK W/UTILITY BED. 1988 JEEP CHEROKEE, 4 DR. 4WD6CYD GUNS: HANDGUNS & SHOTGUNS: 16 GA. & 20 GA. SHOTGUNS; 22 CAL. RIFLE, & 380, 357 HANDGUNS; H & R’S - STEVENS & SAVAGE; SMITH & WESSON; HIGHPOINT ETC. ASSORTMENT OF AMMO & GUN ACCESSORIES. SKILL TOP SLOT MACHINE W/TOKENS & KEYS. MISC: MAYTAG WASHER & DRYER; A LOT OF OAK KITCHEN CABINETS; BATHROOM SINKS; AND A SELECTION OF VARIOUS HOUSEHOLD ITEMS; FEW PCS. OF FURNITURE- DECOR & ACCESSORIES. SOME PICTURES ON WWW.JTWILSON.COM

CHURCH YARD Sale The congregation of The Freedom in the Rock Church is holding a daily sale in Williamsburg, 8th Street at church shelter thru July 8th. 9am-5pm.

Pastor Deems 513-276-8673.

HUGE FAMILY Sale July 5th, 6th & 7th, 2235 Hulington Rd., Bethel, freezer, boat, reloaders, canning jars, pressures cookers, too much to list !! 8 a.m .

TERMS: CASH OR CHECKS W/FULL ID. NO BUYER’S PREMIUM OR CREDIT CARDS. PORTA-LET- BRING YOUR OWN FOOD. AUCTIONEERS: JOEL T. WILSON, DAVID P. LEWIS, LISA WILSON SEYFRIED, GEORGE R. BROWN, APPRENTICE

HUGE FAMILY Yard Sale every Fri., Sat. & Sun. from 9am-7pm at Holly Lanes on St. Rt. 125, Amelia. Lots of items for home, clothes for kids & adults, great prices.

JULY 4TH, 5th, 6th 9am-?? 17232 Dietrick Rd., Mt. Orab. 9pc Broyhill dining room, oak roll-top desk, gas cooktop like new, TV, kids toys, lots of misc.

LADY BRONCOS Soccer Team Fundraiser Yard Sale, Saturday, July 13 8am-3pm, Western Brown High School parking lot. Want to donate?

Call Sandy at 513-255-4342.

JOEL T. WILSON CO. LTD. AUCTIONEERS SINCE 1955 - BATAVIA, OH (513) 732-6300 WWW.JTWILSON.COM

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TOOLS - GUNS - EQUIPMENT - VEHICLES - LAWN MOWERS HOUSEWARES & MORE LOCATION: 6957 SHILOH ROAD, GOSHEN, OHIO 45122 - FROM GOSHEN, TAKE ST. RT. 28 EAST A LITTLE OVER A MILE TO RIGHT ON SHILOH RD. SHORT DISTANCE TO AUCTION SITE ON RIGHT - PLENTY OF OFF ROAD PARKING. THE SEYFRIED & KELSO FAMILIES HAVE COMBINED THE FOLLOWING LISTED TO MAKE THIS A NICE ENJOYABLE AUCTION. MUCH MORE TO BE ADDED AFTER AD DEADLINES.

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1346373 Ripley Business opportunity! Own a retail music store & established Recording Studio set up & recording!! 6 rentable storage units for add'l income. All of this on .13 ac w/public utilities. Total renovation on bldg. TURN KEY OPERATION. $159,900

SAT., JULY 6TH - STARTS 10:00 AM

4-FAMILY YARD Sale, July 5th & 6th, 9am-5pm, 1848 Shinkles Ridge Rd., Georgetown. Variety of furniture, new car cover, toys, stroller, clothes (adult, boys NB-9mos., girls NB-2T, & more kid’s clothes). Lots of misc. 937-375-6721.

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1336123 Georgetown Land Contract Available!

Beautiful craftmanship of this total renovation! Brand new flring, windows, roof, furnace, siding, kitchen w/appliances & elec. service. 3BD, 1BA. A doll house ready to move-in. 40x30 barn w/new siding, roof, & gar. door. 20x10 shed. A true must see! $79,900

Georgetown - Walk back in time as you enter the front door of this NGE magnificent home!

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Wide baseboards & a cherry bannister. A dry cellar underneath. This home has a secure, local alarm system which can be transferred to the new owner. $74,500

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Mt. Orab Beautiful all brick home in prestigious Beacon Hill Sub-division. 3 BR 2Ba home which sits on .88 professionally landscaped ac. Brick gas log F/P. Dining area opens into huge family room w/walk-out. MBR suite w/ dbl walk-in closet. Private back patio. 3 car gar. All on a culde sac. $169,900

MLS#1360466 - Georgetown - New Construction *2250 sq.ft. Ranch w/ceramic work second to none *Open flr plan *Ceramic wbfp*MBR suite w/dbl walk-in closets *Family Rm w/walk-out to covered bk porch *20x20 matching shed in rear *Att. 2 car gar *Prof. landscaped w/fountain. $157,500 PRIC

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New Construction NO $$$ DOWN Loan

$885.00 * Per/Month PITI*

Call 937-213-1548 !!! LOW LOW PRICE !!!

131 Winterberry Road, Mt Orab 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom Be in Before School Starts! * With USDA No Money Down Loan. Not all profiles will qualify.

HOME FOR SALE NEAR GEORGETOWN/HAMERSVILLE

Just off White Oak Valley Road 2 miles off US 68. 3br/1.5ba on .79 acre. All new windows, doors, sinks, carpet,vinyl, water heater. All appliances including newer washer & dryer. Covered porches front & back, sidewalks, awnings, detached garage & workshop. Plenty of storage. Gorgeous low maintenance lot on no-outlet drive.

Perennials galore and lots of shade. Move-in ready. $39K. Shown by appointment only.

937-379-9369

Barn Owls making a comeback in Ohio Barn owls are making a comeback in Ohio , and more people every year have the pleasure of witnessing these beautiful birds, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

The ODNR Division of Wildlife is seeking reports from people who have seen barn owls.

Reporting sightings of barn owls helps ODNR Division of Wildlife biologists estimate how many live in Ohio . This information benefits conservation efforts by tracking where and how the owls live. If people believe a barn owl is living near them, they are encouraged to call the ODNR Division of

Wildlife at 800WILDLIFE (945-3543) or email wildinfo@dnr.state.oh.us.

This species is easily identified by its white, heart-shaped face, large black eyes and goldenbrown and gray back.

Adult barn owls communicate with shrieks and hissing-like calls, and the calls of young barn owls begging their parents for food are often heard on late summer nights. Finding pellets is another indication that barn owls may be living nearby. Pellets are re-

gurgitated bones and fur of their food.

Small rodents living in hayfields and pastures are a barn owl’s main food source. A pair of barn owls and their young can eat more than 1,000 rodents in a year. As their name suggests, these birds find shelter in barns or other dark buildings, like silos. These buildings provide a safe place for them to rest during the day and to raise their young.

The ODNR Division of Wildlife has provided shelter for barn owls since

1988 by placing nest boxes on more than 400 barns.

Nest boxes provide an opportunity for them to nest in barns they could not otherwise enter. This program has successfully increased barn owl populations in Ohio . The number of nests has increased from 19 in 1988 to more than 100 in 2012. Biologists believe many nest in areas other than these boxes.

Go to wildohio.com for more information about barn owls.

MT. ORAB - Sat., June 29th only. 8am-2pm, 122 Emmons Place. Lots of baseball cards, toys, household items.

513-314-9231.

YARD SALE, 4315 Greenbush East Rd., Mt. Orab, July 5th & 6th, 9am till close. Large selection of tools, chain hoist, an-tiques bottles & windows, air conditioner, wood crates, lumber snow fence, pinterest projects & more.

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2-FAMILY YARD Sale, 138 Liming Farm Rd., Mt. Orab, July 5th 9-5, July 6th 9-1, furniture, name brand clothing, household items, & much more. Rain date: July 12th & 13th.

HUGE GARAGE Sale, July 4th & 5th, 8am-5pm, 2880 Edwards RD, between Buford & Mowrystown, bike, baby clothes, toys & items, breast pump, Pfalztgraff dishes, name brand clothes, books, ect. Don’t miss it!

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BIKES FOR Sale, 1-20” Next Brand Power Climber, 18 speed, boy or girl bike, $60.00, like new; 1-20” Next Brand Tiara Pro, 21 speed girl bike, $60.00, like new; 1-9” boy’s small bike, Superman model, $10.00, like new, 937-444-3164.

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& CRANFILL ANTIQUE AUCTION 2 RINGS 2 DAYS, JULY 5 AND JULY 6 AT 10 A.M. BOTH DAYS. Located: 3675 Starling Road, Bethel, OH; Watch for orange signs.

Day 1: July 5, Friday auction at 10:00 AM ANTIQUES/MISCELLANEOUS: Wooden barrel washing machine – galvanized tubs – national early cash register with wooden cash drawer – Sorrenson ignition parts that are metal and a cabinet - 2 Purina pig holders for castrating – Purina galvanized pail – 2 Dr. Reinhart handy hog holder Pat. 1881 - Hog snouter pliers – 10 or more well pump pulleys – several ice tongs – a chicken feeder – weighing scales for chickens – 15 or more wooden pulleys – early wooden shelves – a horn tube/bag seeder – a chatillions milk scale and several other spring slide scales – a metal 8 quart milk bottle carrier – several milk bottles of Romulos 3 cents - ideal Portsmouth - Hyde Park quarts and pints – marvel cream separator – a cream can – Babcock cream tester complete brass (with box) – metal milking stool – canning jars – jumbo jars – stone jars/jugs of different sizes – stone cream crock – early bottles – pop bottles – Edison (metal) cabinet with several auto lamps – early headlights – coffee cans – early oil lamps – tin type round kids' lunch pail – an early lunch box (no lid) - drawer slides out with a thermos bottle cork style – an early water jug and dessert cloth water bag – several sad irons – small store counter top scales – postal scales – broad axle - galvanized plant jobber – marbles – copper wash boiler w/grate and drain valve - Fairbanks Morse platform scales, Sohio 10 cent radio jig saw puzzle #3 of a bully time in Spain (cute) – Coca Cola metal bottle thermometer – Thread-ell / cabinet sewing machine – several wooden boxes dove tailed l of Hercules dynamite - two Rivers Decoy Co., cotton clubs fruit pickers box crates – wooden boxes with lids – flat top trucks - good tote wooden boxes – wooden stay barrels – wooden kegs - wooden open front file cabinet – wooden parts cabinets - wooden drawers – pigeon hole cabinets – squirrel cage fans – wooden craft birdcage (nice) – 3 wooden bucket ice cream makers Frost King, Arctic – proctor silex – wash boards – zinc lids – restaurant booth from Dewars Restaurant, Felicity, OH. - Wall mount drill presses – 2 black smith leg vices – several assorted blow torches – several early jacks – Bushman shoe and harness box – cast iron pots – ladders – block and tackles – ropes – GE small shop refrigerator – log chains – shovels, rakes, scythes and more – apple picker – 5 assorted size alligator wrenches – drawn knives – crescent wrenches – Lots, lots of early wrenches of all sizes and shapes – hand drills - 8 or more hay/meat hooks – barn lanterns – C clamps – monkey wrenches – over 50 hammers from claw, ball pein, cobblers - black smith napping - black smith table – wood planes – anvil horn vice files – bottle jacks – pitch forks, scoop shovels, axes – barn door hinges – brass door handles and knobs – saw sharpener – copper kettle – 2 pump jacks - apple butter paddle – barn nail hay trolleys – casters – window ice box – gem cistern pump – hammer handles – yard sticks – redding chain hoist-3 tons Pat. 1898 - mole traps – several pounds of bolts, various hinges, nails, screws, nuts, washers – wooden theater seats - have presses – beam post drills – egg metal basket. HORSE RELATED: harness, double trees, single trees, steel/ wood hames, brass knob, steel knobs, yoke of some kind – wonderful primitive wooden horse rake. Other; Painters board, school cafeteria folding table, yard garden ponds – electric wire – garden hose, V belts – joice hangers – garden sprays – animal traps – baskets – tomato cages. NOTE: Expect a lot, cause there is. Very nice unusual merchandise and a short list.

Day 2: July 6, Saturday auction at 10:00 AM Offering: Truck – 5 tractors – Model T (tems) - Hit and miss engines – oil fired engine – implement signs – oil can collection – mowers – tillers TRUCK/TRACTORS: 1987 F250/ diesel/ auto; good truck, 4 wheel drive – good rubber. Tractors: F12 farmall w/loader good rubber (runs), F20 farmall wide front and good rubber, good tractor. Case VAH (rare) Hi crop good rubber SAN, 1950/51 cub farm all new paint, good rubber, has several attachments, mower/ plow/cut off saw. Montgomery Ward Dandy Boy – gravely 5460, 2 Aarons mowers, blade, sickle bar and sockey David Bradley 2 wheel garden tractor (sold by Sears), Viking cultivating tractor, Simplicity tractor plow, Mower deck, disc – W30 radiator 16 ft. h.d. tandem trailer, oak floor – farm wagon, 2 I.H. 2 bottom drag plows – 2 pt H 2 bottom plow - 2 pt IH discs – IH horse drawn corn planter complete kept in side – horse drawn cultivator - woods 306 bush hog – 8' x 14' metal truck box (storage) - rare 25 horse power South pin oil fired engine on chassis (complete) - Stroud Waldron grist mill on its on own vehicle - C-S bell hammer mill – 2 IH burr mills - new ideal husker shredder and 1 Rosenthaw steel wheel wagon – steel wheel axels – several sizes of steel wheels – wood spoke wheels – steel wheel horse drawn wagon – 2 steel wheel barrows – cute small steel wheel wagon 4' x 6' – Cushman truck 3 wheel (no motor) – Doodle Bug (Model A) runs but needs work 1922 MODEL T: (no title) – tires – oil can holder - tool box and wheels – wrenches HIT AND MISS ENGINES: McCormick Deering – Nelson Brothers – 2 Friends – Jayer – Associated – DeLava - May Tag – Johnson – Fairbanks Morse - Stover – Clinton 1 and one half horse – Whittle – Johnson, very nice collection to chose from – 2 cycle generator – water pump, wood pulley. 2 Ariens 16 h and 18 h lawn mowers YARD/FARM EQUIPMENT: Cotton gin champion picker special – corn fodder creamer/ masher – livery stable folder/cutter – ATF Ferrel and Co. seed cleaner (complete) - Saginaw, MI. 2 international corn shellers (cabinet style), Black Hawk/ Red Hawk corn shellers - 4 wheel carts (steel wheel) – Planet Jr. cultivator – edger – seeder – Allis Chamers push mower – turtle push mower – walk behind early tiller – mowers – reel type mower some gas powered – magnitos – carburetors - lawn mower parts – wooden wagon jack. GREASE: oil cans over 150 collection: Miniatures (Appox) 75: Every man – Essco – Texaco – IH – mobile star house indian – Wahl – Liquid wrench – 3 in one – Sohio and lots, lots more of small – 2 gallon cans: triumph – Radbilott – Durable – Harvest King – Midland – Texaco – Ford – IH – Jamestown oil gun – McCormick/Deering – Eureka – Renoil Empire and more – oil/grease cans by: Kendall, Ashland – Kraft – Delco – Phillips – Sonoco – Gulf Phillps – Acemic – Penn Drake – Shell – L-X – and 5 gallon cans: quaker state and others – coal oil cans: wheeling – standard oil measuring can - a few 30 gallon grease cans – stone oil jar bottles and tops. BICYCLES: Bicycle built for 2 60's – Bicycle 3 wheels/2 50's girls – 50's boys – English bicycles. SIGNS: What is Home without a Mother - NAPA – Pyrofax gas – 2 sixty second shops – Acco Seed – Certified Seed – OPEL – Farm all - Badger – Bull Durham – Surge – DeLava – Clinton Chain Saws – Chatham Horse/dog feed and more and a few B & W Framed Pictures - Calenders – Brown Co. 1817. Poster – Antique Show.

NOTE: I am humbled to represent this Auction, thank you Dave Cranfill. Just a lot of early tools, merchandise, very little modern but a lot of primitives. Hey, items listed will sell on that day, don't ask, but believe me there is a lot not listed so please check out the photos on auctionzip.com #7367, over 350 photos. There will be early viewings and a night guard. 2 Ring Auction both days, bring a friend or leave a bid with us. Credit cards are taken with small convenience fee, lunch by: Kell's Restaurant, Bethel.

253 Watt Young Rd., Seaman, OH 45679

Sam

Auction Service

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Ohio State University (OSU) Extension’s Family Nutrition Program (FNP) is a popular, free nutrition education program serving low-income adults and youth in Ohio. This program is funded by the Food Nutrition Service (FNS) which is a branch of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In the state of Ohio, FNP is administered through a partnership between the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (DJFS) and Ohio State University Extension. Our goal is to improve, within a limited budget, the likelihood of families and individuals who are receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) to make healthy food choices and to choose active lifestyles.

Today, we announce, and make formal, the name change.

FNP is now known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education, or SNAPEd. In Brown County, Cindy Cales (formerly FNP Program Assistant) is now known as our SNAPEd Program Assistant. For information on SNAP-Ed classes in Brown County, call Cindy Cales at 937378-6716.

How is SNAP-Ed designed and delivered?

SNAP-Ed programming focuses on: (1) Diet Quality including promotion of Physical Activity, (2) Food Safety, and (3) Food Resource Management. The dissemination of nutrition education is mainly achieved by classes which are scheduled throughout

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Cindy Cales, the SNAPEd Program Assistant in Brown County partners with local agencies to provide SNAP-Ed nutrition education programs for adults and youth in Brown County.

Ohio and in 64 counties.

The format of the classes varies from: (1) a series of sessions to (2) a single session. The delivery of educational programs at the county level is done by the SNAP-Ed Program Assistant who is assisted and supervised by the Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Extension Educator, Amy Habig. Programs that qualify must have at least 50% of participants receiving or eligible to receive SNAP benefits and can include adult education and job training sites, adult rehabilitation centers, churches and faith based locations, community centers, elderly service sites, emergency food assistance sites, OSU Extension offices, farmers markets, DJFS offices, Head Start Program sites, homes, libraries, Community Health Centers, public housing, schools, shelters,

WIC, and worksites. We recruit participants at locations where they live, work, and do business.

We use flyers, public service announcements, and agency workers to tell people about SNAP-Ed and about SNAP-Ed programs. Participants learn about SNAP-Ed from the social workers at the county’s DJFS office.

Other participants learn about SNAP-Ed from other agencies and organizations who partner with OSU Extension for nutrition education programs. The success of SNAP-Ed is linked to the partnership with local agencies and organizations whose outreach includes low-income people.

What do participants learn?

Program material is evidence-based and outcomebased. It is presented in an interactive and engaging style. Participants who attend multiple sessions will learn to select fruits and vegetables, whole grain, and low-fat dairy products for a healthy diet; to use limited resources to plan, purchase and prepare food for the family; to be physically active every day; and to store and handle food so it is safe to eat.

For more information, visit: http://snap.nal.usda.gov/sn ap/Guidance/FY2014SNA P-EdGuidance.pdf and http://fcs.osu.edu/nutrition/fnp/. Local information for Brown County can be found at http://brown.osu.edu/topics/family-nutrition-program or by calling Cindy Cales or Amy Habig at 937-378-6716.

Auxiliary awards 2013 scholarship The George A. Lambert American Legion Auxiliary awarded its 2012-2013 scholarship to Tressie Lewis, a senior at Eastern High School. She is the daughter of John and Tina Lewis and the granddaughter of Jonnie Lewis, Robert (Beaver) Orr and Betty Kilgore, all of Sardinia.

The awards ceremony was held at the school cafeteria on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

She will be studying nursing at Cincinnati State.

Congratulations Tressie and good luck in your college endeavors.

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Robert "Beaver" Orr, Tressie Lewis, and Carol Orr.

Truth Seekers do Jungle Jim’s Tour On June 25, 2013 Luke Clubb, Abigail Dewitt, and Jarrett Ingle of the Mount Orab Truth Seekers club participated in the Food Department tour at Jungle Jim’s. The tour started at 10 a.m. and lasted until 12 p.m. During the tour the 4H members got to sample lots of food: Boar heads honey ham, an Asian pear, Mexican orange soda, and some delicious bakery items. We would like to thank Christi Rockey, the Superintendent of the Food Department, for covering the admission cost of the tour for the 4-H food department participants. We really enjoyed the tour!

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Pictured left to right is, Jarrett Ingle, Luke Clubb, and Abigail Dewitt

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