Brown County Press, March 4, 2012

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THE BROWN COUNTY

Western Brown cuts budget by 1.5M

By Martha Jacob The Brown County Press Members of the Western Brown Local School District board of education unanimously approved a plan to cut $1.5 million from it’s budget which included the elimination of five busses and no pick-up in a fivemile radius of the high school.

17 positions in the district were also terminated.

The actions were taken at the February 27 board meeting held in Hamersville following an explanation for the cuts from Western Brown Superintendent Chris Burrows.

“I’ve been anxious about all this since about September to have a crowd like this to talk to about the state of the schools,” Burrows began, “I think it’s ex-

Allan Wright pleads guilty in federal court

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Former Ohio Wildlife Officer Allan Wright, 45, of Russellville, pleaded guilty Feb. 24 in federal court in Cincinnati to violating the Lacey Act. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Wright admitted trafficking in and making false records for illegally harvested white-tailed deer.

A press release from the USDOJ reads: “Wright committed the Lacey Act crimes while he was employed as a wildlife officer for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Wright’s employment as a wildlife officer was terminated after he was indicted in August 2011. As part of his plea agreeCONTINUED ON PAGE 12

tremely important that we inform our community, inform our kids, that they know about the state or our schools, the fiscal health of our schools, the division of our schools and where the schools are headed. I think I can speak for all five members of the board, the treasurer and myself when I say we want to be as extremely transparent as we can be when making our decisions.”

Burrows went on to say they wanted as much input from the community as they could get, and wanted the public to speak up because Western Brown is their school district and without their tax money that comes in to the school there would be nothing to talk about.

He went on to explain to the large crowd of parents and teachers at the meeting that the

first half of their real estate taxes is what’s currently operating the school along with some state funding.

“These budget problems didn’t just happen,” Burrows went on, “they have evolved over the past four or five years.

“The last month and a half have been the hardest month and a half of my life in education.

There’s been nothing fun in coming up with this $1.5 million reduction in the budget. But it’s something we have to do to protect the investment of the tax payers and most importantly, try to give our kids an education that’s effective and efficient at the same time.”

Burrows presented a powerpoint presentation and explained why the school is in the shape it is in and stated that three out of

every four school districts in the state of Ohio have been forced to reduce their budgets.

He also told the crowd that according this is a re-appraisal year for the county and Western Brown is looking at a minimum of a 9% depreciation in real estate values.

“When that 9% reduction is plugged into our forecast, that means in a year and a half that represents a loss of about $500,000 to this district,” Burrows said, pausing to shake his head, before continuing. “That’s $500,000 that we’ve counted on in the past that’s just gone. And it could be as high as a 15% reduction according to the (Brown County) auditor.”

He continued “Add to that loss the $1 million of stimulus money CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Chris Burrows, superintendent of Western Brown Local School District, stood before a large crowd of residents, Monday night, and explained why the board had to cut $1.5 million from its budget.

Four running for Ohio State Senate District 14

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Four candidates are running for the newly created 14th Ohio State Senate District.

The district covers Clermont, Brown, Adams and Scioto counties and well as part of Lawrence County.

Paul Hall, State Rep. Joe Uecker, Steve Purtell and Tony Adkins are all seeking the Republican nomination.

No Democrats have filed to run for the office, which means that the winner of the Primary will be the next Senator from the 14th District.

All four were asked to submit answers to questions regarding their background, and experience as well as their priorities if elected.

Their responses are printed verbatim below in order of receipt.

Joe Uecker I have been married for 37 years to my wife Patti. We live in the house where I grew up in CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Tony Adkins

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Steve Purtell

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“Brown County Five” appeal to State Supreme Court

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press The case against the “Brown County Five” current and former employees of the Ohio Division of Wildlife has been appealed to the Ohio Supreme Court.

The appeal was filed on Feb. 27.

The five are Former Ohio Di-

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vision of Wildlife Chief David Graham, Former ODOW Assistant Chief Randy Miller, ODOW Chief Law Enforcement Officer James Lehman, ODOW Human Resources Officer Michelle Ward-Tackett and ODOW Division Five Supervisor Todd Haines.

All are due in Brown County CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Cecil Black/THE BROWN COUNTY PRESS

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press A local Marine is being honored for saving the life of a

Index

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Lance Corporal David Shouse of Ripley pulled a man from a burning truck in North Carolina on Valentines Day. The Marine Corps did not make Shouse available for an interview with the Press, but the story was covered within the Marine Corps. The following story was written on a Marine Corps website by Lance Cpl. Stephen Stewart: “Running late on his way to pick up a new fishing boat after work, Feb. 14, Lance Cpl. David S. Shouse drove through the small town of Boiling Spring Lakes, N.C., when he saw a CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

Brown County Eagles begin nesting American Bald Eagles have built a new nest at the Brown County Rural Water property site this year.

This is the third nest that they have built on BCRW property. The eagles started incubation between February 12-17. The eagles share duties in the incubation and care of the eaglets. One will relieve the other one approximately every hour. The eagle will turn the eggs every half hour to prevent the yoke from sticking and causing the egg to not hatch. This pair of eagles have produced eleven eaglets in seven years. Cecil Black has been observing the eagles at the Brown County Rural Water site since 2005 for the Ohio Division of Wildlife.

Judge to decide who gets 600K sewer bill

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Judge Scott Gusweiler is being asked to decide who gets the St. Martin sewer system...and the $600,000 bill that goes with it.

Last November, residents of St. Martin voted to disincorporate

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the village. Part of that process is disposing of any assets, which include the sewer system.

The system has been on the radar of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for years.

The agency wants the system brought up to standards for disposal and treatment of waste, storm water and other factors.

In a Complaint for Declaratory Judgement filed Feb. 27, St. Martin Village Solicitor Jay Cutrell is asking Gusweiler to decide who takes responsibility for the sewer system.

The two Defendants that could assume responsibility are the Fayetteville Perry Township Regional Sewer District and the

Brown County Sewer District.

The complaint reads “Plaintiff requests this court to determine the rights, status, and/or legal relations of the parties as they are affected by Village’s surrender of corporate power. Specifically, the Plaintiff is petitioning this Court to determine what entity CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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RULH Board discusses 750K budget cut Patrick Kimble, Interim Superintendent of R-U-L-H School District, submitted a list of cost reductions to the board of education during its February 21 meeting, in an effort to shave hundreds of thousands from its current budget.

“We’ve crunched the numbers and made some changes,” Kimble said. “So far we’ve been able to save the district between $650,000 to $750,000 with the recommendations I’ve made tonight by changing bus routes and implementing a pay-to-participate fee. We also plan on offering a one-year S.T.R.S. (State Teachers Retirement System) buyout to our employees which the board approved tonight.”

Kimble added that one of the major problems facing the district is that as many as 300 students have left the R-U-L-H district in the last 3 to 4 years.

“We’ve implemented other programs that will save the district money like turning thermostats down and we are currently undergoing an energy audit that will also save our district on electricity,” Kimble said. “We are hoping to not have to let any staff members go but it’s possible that it will come to that.”

Also during the meeting former board member Joe Vaughn

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was presented with a plague of appreciation from the board for his service to the district from 2004 and 2011. Current board president, Glenda Huff made the presentation and thanked Vaughn for his years of dedication to the district.

Aric Fiscus, principal of R-UL-H Elementary School also made a presentation to elementary student Simone Hutchison for her act of good citizenship by donating her hair to the “Pantene Beautiful Lengths” program which makes real-hair wigs for women with cancer.

Martha Hasslebusch, Principal of R-U-L-H Middle School, recognized the top two science fair winners from the middle school, Timothy Huffman and Craig Horton. Russ Curtis, Curriculum/Technology Supervisor, updated the board on the success of the Race to the Top program.

“We’ve been very fortunate to have Jeff Royalty, the regional coordinator, helping us out as often as he has,” Curtis told the board. “Mr. Royalty has made himself very accessible to us and has given us some excellent advice.”

During the public comment portion of the meeting, a local resident approached the board about a problem his son was having with the school which was causing him to want to change schools. The boys father told the board that he was confused as to why certain students were allowed to play basketball even though they had been penalized for behavior. He said he had two children who had attended R-U-L-H schools, who later earned masters degrees and wanted someone to explain to his son currently attending the high school why rules are changed depending on who the parents are.

Huff assured the man that the board would look into the incident and get back to him.

In other business the board approved: · a facilities and transportation resolution; · the resignation of Sandy Bonar, retroactive to Nov. 22, 2010, and rescind the termination by the board that was approved on November 22, 2010; · add to the list of tutors,

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Time to make your voice heard at the polls

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Taking A Trip Through Time Pictured above is the Buckeye Log Cabin, Mt. Orab, which was the place to go in Brown County from the 1950’s through the 1970’s. Known far and wide for their ‘Sizzling Sirloin’ and Mussey’s Jim Beam Decanter collection.

Built in 1937 as a dance hall it closed during WWII. Reopened in 1946 and run by Kate and Harry ‘Mussey’ Malott. A roller rink was built on, that later became a bowling alley. The dance hall eventually closed and the ‘Cabin’ became a restaurant. Visitors included; Loretta Lynn, Chet Adkins, Johnny Bench, Connie Dirking, Paul Dixon, Pete Rose, and Al and Wanda Lewis to name a few. Harry ‘Mussey’ Malott was our State Representative for 18 years. 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 new 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. Photos that are mailed to us will be returned, just include a self addressed envelope. You can also reach us at (937) 444-3441 for more information.

You may have noticed that there is an election this week.

Once again, Ohio is in the national spotlight as the Republicans choose a presidential candidate.

The very successful visit of Rick Santorum to Georgetown reflected very positively on Brown County and those involved in the planning and execution of the event.

Now, it’s time for the people of Brown County to have their say on a number of races, including Clerk of Courts, Sheriff, County Commissioner, and State House and Senate representatives.

The Press has spent the past five weeks profiling those candidates in print.

You can find the articles at www.browncountypress.com.

Please take a moment to study what the candidates have to say about their experience and the issues that are important to them.

There are clear differences among the candidates...and looking into them will help you

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OPINION

WAYNE GATES, EDITOR determine who is worthy of your vote.

And once again, I’ll get on my “informed voter” soapbox.

The people you elect to public office will have an influence on your daily life, and it’s important to select them carefully.

That means that you owe it to yourself and your neighbors to make an informed decision.

Hopefully, the efforts of the Press over the past few months have helped in that regard.

Once the dust settles on the Primary Election, the race is on for November.

We will continue our efforts here at the Press to bring you the most comprehensive election coverage you can find anywhere in 2012.

Letters to the Editor

Doug Green moral, honest, Christian

Dear Editor, In our nation, as well as many others, a strong and functioning legislative body has been the key to good government. This is true at all levels; federal, state, county, township, city and village. As government becomes more complicated, larger and diverse, the need for quality persons to serve on these

legislative bodies becomes more important.

Doug Green, Brown County Auditor, is working to be elected to the House of Representatives in the Ohio General Assembly. This very important position needs a well qualified, quality person to serve our Southwest Ohio District.

Doug is known throughout this area as a moral, honest,

Christian man. He has had the opportunity to become familiar with community growth, property values, systems of taxation and handling of finances as he serves in the County Auditor’s position. His volunteer service on many boards and committees puts him in contact with large numbers of people in helping to handle community needs. These activities

have provided him with a willingness to listen, communicate and reason in dealing with issues.

We need strong people in Columbus. Doug’s make up and experiences give him what is needed to work for better and more efficient government in our district.

William Bick Bethel

Doug Green dedicated public servant Dear Editor, My wife Scottie and I want to endorse Doug Green as our choice for State Representative of our 66th District of the Ohio House.

Doug is one of seven children. His family was hard working, patriotic, serving God and their country. He and his faithful and supportive wife, Norma, certainly carry on the family tradition of hard work, public service and patriotism.

He has spent more than 26 years as an elected official in Brown County, currently serving as the Brown County Auditor. The Auditor in the chief fiscal officer, administering and managing public funds. A very important public service office in which he has proven himself a man of integrity and honesty, dedication, leadership and certainly excellent preparation to be our State Representative of the 66th District of our Ohio

House.

He holds to conservative values that we hold dear. He is unashamedly a Christian man and a pro-life candidate. He is a member of the NRA and supports the rights of our citizens.

He has proven his integrity by his past and current involvement in several related organizations relating to his values.

We need his voice in our Statehouse.

Scottie and I came to Bethel

Ohio in Clermont County in 1979, and it was not long until we heard Doug Green sing. He sang at many patriotic events, and many church events that we had the occasion to attend.

He is a good man, a man well qualified for State Representative. Let us recommend him to you for your vote.

Thanks for your support!

The Rev. Dr. Lowell D. Crabtree, Bethel

Clermont Commissioner endorses Joe Uecker Dear Editor, We need Joe Uecker as our Ohio State Senator. Uecker has the experience as a Representative in the House that is so valuable as a Senator. He can be effective from the first day.

Others without the experience would have a lot to learn about the process of getting things done. Since 1966, all 5 of the top republican leaders in the senate had House experience. Experience counts. Joe Uecker is a full

time legislator in Columbus and in the district. Joe spends his time in the district meeting with residents to understand their concerns and to bounce ideas off them. He is one of only a few legislators that maintains an office in the district. Uecker shares our conservative values. Join me in voting for Joe Uecker in the republican primary, March 6.

Ed Humphrey Clermont County Commissioner

What Do You Think?

Do you plan on voting next Tuesday and do you feel like your vote matters?

Doug Green has the experience to lead Dear Editor, Experience Counts! Doug Green’s dedicated service to his county and community makes him the strongest candidate to represent the citizens of the 66th Ohio House District. As a former State Representative and your State Senator, I know the hard work and dedication it takes to

be an effective legislator.

I have had the opportunity to be close to Doug these past years and have witnessed his devoted commitment to his family, church and the citizens of southern Ohio. His concern for others is evident whether it is in his position as Brown County Auditor or the organizer and chairman of the

Annual Prayer Breakfast. In my political career, I have known no other public official who has been more ethical and capable than Doug Green. His leadership was evident when he was elected President of the Ohio State Auditors Association in 2008.

I would like to encourage each of you to vote for Doug

Green on March 6th. It was my pleasure to serve you in the past and I feel Doug Green will serve you effectively and professionally in the future as your State Representative.

Respectfully, Doug White Manchester

Yes, I am voting and I think every vote counts.

Kasey Jones, Sardinia

Yes...and yes!

Cindy Gray, Mt. Orab

No I'm not voting because I'm not a Republican.

Casey Wright, Sardinia

No, I won't be voting, but I do think voting matters.

Betty Barber, Mt. Orab

Yes I'll be voting, I work the election in Green Township, and yes my vote matters, everyone needs to get out and vote.

Joann Sams, Mt. Orab

I'm probably not going to vote after all, gas is still $3.79.

Josh Foreman, Mt. Orab

Commissioner Eagan endorses Schmidt local residents, and I have gotten to know her well. She is a woman of integrity. Jean grew up on a farm in her native Clermont County, and she brings a unique understanding of how to get things done at the federal level because of her previous service as a township trustee and in the Ohio House

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of Representatives. Her proven leadership counts for a lot when local residents need help. And Jean Schmidt al-

ways comes through for us.

Rick Eagan Brown County Commissioner

Sontag takes exception to comment about hospital Dear Editor and all those interested in healthcare: I feel compelled to write this letter and do so as a concerned citizen with first-hand knowledge of the sale of the Brown County Hospital. This letter is not meant to represent the views of any group or political entity and is written to only clarify the facts surrounding the sale of the Hospital.

I had heard that people were criticizing the sale of the Hospital but when I read a candidate for commissioner’s statement “gave away the hospital an $18 million asset “I had to respond. The statement was aimed at one person but affected eleven. The asset purchase agreement was signed by all three com-

missioners and eight members of the board of trustees.

The majority of this group had been working for over two years to find a buyer.

Documented in the asset purchase agreement and closing documents, which are public and on file at the commissioner’s office, you will find the following: Southwest Healthcare agreed to assume all debts and liabilities totaling $10 million at closing and indemnified the County against all loss. Southwest received the assets in an as is condition and later discovered an additional $2 million of debt.

Valuing the hospital at $18 million has no basis in fact. Business schools and experience CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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Dear Editor, Voters of Brown County it is my opinion that Congresswoman Jean Schmidt represents the conservative values of the people of Brown County, and I urge everyone to vote for her in the March 6 Republican primary election for the U.S. House. Jean visits often with

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Members of the Ripley Neighborhood Watch present a new camera to the Ripley Police Department at the Feb. 28 Ripley Council meeting. Shown from left, Linda South, Chief Harvey Bowman, Officer Adam Pennington, Roberta Sidwell, Barbara Scaggs, Dottie Prevost, Shirley Malone, Ruth Bloyer, Donna Covert and Mayor Tom Leonard.

thing is set now that a few paragraphs were changed in the ordinance, that the village is now assured to get it’s money back from these repairs.”

Stine said four certified letters had been sent to owners but only one of the letters came back signed and the owner had agreed to make the improvements requested.

Stine said the other three letters will now be hand-delivered by the administrator and be given 21 days from the time they are served to respond or make an official appeal. They will then have 35 days to do the work.

This timeline will allow the village to take action on its own by mid April and do what it has to do

and bill the owner for the work.

Council is asking that the buildings in question be boarded up.

“No one wants to see these buildings torn down,” said Councilman Charles Poole, “but they absolutely must be made safe.”

Stine agreed to keep council updated on progress and would be at the March meeting with a report.

Resident Kristi Scott also spoke to council about the appearance of the village to visitors and how improvements needed to be made. “This is not a place where people want to move to,” Scott said. “I really hope council follows through with getting these old buildings taken care of

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because this has been going on for over 20 years.”

Ashmore assured Scott that definite progress was being made and it would be reported at the next council meeting. He also said that because there was no zoning in the village, council could only ask that the buildings be boarded up.

Council also discussed setting dates for village wide yard sales with the tentative dates of May 11-13 set.

The Ripley Life Squad asked that council sign a contract with them stating that it was the official life squad for the village. The action would help the squad obtain FEMA funds. Council approved the action.

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Ripley FD donates funds The Ripley Fire Department recently donated $5060 dollars to the Susan B. Komen Foundation of Greater Cincinnati to be used to fund Breast Cancer screenings and education for local women. The department began the effort with a fundraising walk and Zumbathon last August and continued to sell t-shirts and do other fundraising activities until the goal of raising $5000 was achieved. Standing left to right are Ripley Fire Chief Tony Pfeffer, Ripley Firefighter Matt Bradford, Ripley Firefighter and Brown County Commissioner Rick Eagan, Amy Weber of Susan B. Komen, and Ripley Firefighter Justin Germann. The Ripley Fire Department would like to thank Southwest Regional Medical Center for their help as Title Sponsor for the fundraising effort.

OPINION Letters to the Editor Outgoing Senator Niehaus says goodbye and endorses Paul Hall as his replacement Dear Editor, It has been an honor and privilege to serve as your State Senator for the past seven years. Because of term limits I am ineligible to seek reelection, and there are four people running in the March 6 primary. The winner will likely be our next Senator as no Democrat has filed.

I am only endorsing Paul Hall. I have known Paul for more than 20 years. He is a friend who actively supported me in each of my campaigns.

I have always been impressed by his work ethic, drive, integrity and family values. I know Paul has what it takes to fet the job done.

Paul is a small business owner. he knows how to create jobs. He has successfully grown his business for 23 consecutive years. Paul understands what must be changed in Columbus to make Ohio more business friendly. He is not a career politician, and will offer fresh ideas and new perspective.

You may receive a Clermont County Republican party voter guide to help influence your vote. Paul Hall’s name will not appear on this guide.

Paul decided to seek the Sen-

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The Ripley Neighborhood Watch presented a new digital camera to the Ripley Police Department for all their hard work and efforts toward keeping the community safe.

Chief Harvey Bowman and Officer Adam Pennington were on hand at the February 28 meeting to accept the gift. Also in attendance were Neighborhood Watch members Roberta Sidwell, Linda South (both council members), Barb Scaggs, Dottie Prevost, Shirley Malone, Ruth Bloyer, Donna Covert and Mayor Tom Leonard.

South said that the Ripley Police Department has been very supportive in the groups efforts and was in dire need of a good camera.

Josh Black, Democrat candidate for Brown County Sherriff spoke briefly at the meeting asking for council members votes in the upcoming election.

Dorothy Renner, the owner of a local Ripley restaurant, The Meetin’ Place, met briefly with council to ask members to sign off on allowing the restaurant to re-obtain its liquor license.

Renner explained that because of medical issues she had sold the restaurant’s liquor license but she now wanted to retire and reopen her restaurant.

“We have a nice crowd of people in our restaurant, very few teenagers, it’s more for the older crowd,” Renner said.

“We’ve been doing some remodeling, restoring the building and we just want a 1 a.m. license and beer only.”

Chief Bowman questioned Renner about her current operation and whether she had the proper license in place. She assured him she did and that everything was pending on a letter from council stating they had no problem with re-issuing the license.

None of the council members objected to the restaurants beer license and said they were glad the repairs on the building had been done and that the downtown area didn’t have to have another vacant building.

Village Administrator Charles Ashmore said he would write up the appropriate paper work and Renner could pick them up on Wednesday.

Jeff Stine, building inspector for the village reported to council on recent activity in regard to mandated repairs on at least four structures in the village.

“I brought along with me copies of the steps we’ve taken in this seemingly endless process,” Stine began, “Every-

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ate seat after State Representative Danny Bubp made the decision late in the process not to run. Paul entered the race shortly before the Central Committee met to endorse and several of the committee members had already committed to his opponent. One of them was my wife. Even with this obstacle, Paul still received more than 50 votes. I ask you to take the time to consider all candidates and I believe you will find that Paul is uniquely qualified.

I know that Paul will hit the ground running. His political contacts and relationship with the Ohio business community will ensure he makes a difference immediately. Paul is committed to being a full time State Senator.

I have every confidence that Paul Hall will serve us with honor, dedication, and provide excellent service to the citizens of the 14th district.

Please join me in voting for Paul Hall on March 6.

Tom Niehaus

Sontag takes exception to comment about hospital CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 agree that the value of a business is determined in multiples of cash flow. The cash flow of the hospital was negative, it was insolvent and on the brink of closing. So how would we access the value in this situation? It all boils down to what a buyer is willing to pay.

At the end of the day Southwest Healthcare paid $10-12 million by assuming debt, saved 300 jobs and

added tax revenue to the County. I think this an excellent value for a failed business.

So I ask those interested to examine the documents used in the sale process to verify the facts and end the controversy surrounding the hospital. This controversy will only serve to weaken the confidence of the community, threaten 300 jobs and the tax based revenue.

Thank you for reading.

Eric Sontag

ABCAP Senior Nutrition will be hosting a fundraiser for March for Meals “so no senior goes hungry…”® and the 40th Anniversary of the inclusion of Senior Nutrition Programs in the Older Americans Act (OAA).

The Chili Dinner and Dessert Auction will take place on Thursday, March 29, 2012 from 4:30 – 7 p.m.

The Dessert Auction begins at 6 p.m. There will also be Door Prizes!

The fundraiser takes place at the ABCAP Building located at 406 W. Plum Street, Georgetown.

Election day lunch set at ‘Burg Legion The Williamsburg American Legion Auxiliary Unit #288 will sponsor an Election Day luncheon at the Post, 208 East Main Street on Tuesday, March 6. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The menu will include bean soup and cornbread or chili, hot dog, dessert and tea or coffee for $5.00. Call (513) 724-9915 for carry-out orders. Proceeds will benefit the Medical Scholarship awarded each year to a graduate of Williamsburg High School. The public is cordially invited to attend the event.

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OVERCOMING OUR BACKGROUND

Few would deny that overcoming our background or upbringing is often very hard.

Many have said, ‘’I will not be like that when I grow up”, but end up being that way, when grown. There are things we are taught at all ages and we feel they are not what we want to believe. But we eventually do believe them.

We find the Jews debating Jesus would often say that they were “of Abraham.” (See: John 8:31-41) They had been taught that being a descendent of Abraham made them a child of God. Jesus says that is no longer true.

One is now a child of God by spiritual birth, not physical birth. This was hard for the Jewish leaders to accept. They had been God’s people since Abraham was called by God. (See: Genesis 12.)

We can see what the Jews failed to see. Their beliefs were wrong. They knew nothing about a spiritual birth. To them being a descendent of Abraham was what mattered. It was hard for them to overcome their spiritual education/upbringing.

Most could not see the Savior of the World standing before them and talking with them. Sad. That is why it is so exciting to see Paul (Saul of Tarsus) accepting the truth of Christ! (We find his conversion to Christianity in Acts.) He had to literally

re-examine the Scriptures. He had to re-think his theology!

And he did! He had persecuted Christians. Now he was one of them: a Christian. He overcame his background as a Jewish leader to be become a humble servant of Jesus! What a change!

What about you and me?

What about our teachings on spiritual truths. Are they from the Bible or not? Grandma or some well meaning friend may have taught you spiritual things.

They were honest and sincere about what they taught you.

However, the word of God must always verify what you believe.

That is where the challenge comes. “But I loved my Grandma.” That is good. If your grandmother loved you, then she would want the best for you. She would want you to cast aside what is not best for you. What is best is to follow the Bible and the Bible only.

Saul of Tarsus turned to the truth of Christ Jesus. So too can you!

Jesus said it is the “truth that sets you free.” (John 8:32) “All the churches of Christ send greetings.” (Romans 16:16).

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tion pills. Sheriff Wenninger stated that the offenses took place at the Eastwood Marathon in Mt. Orab and two offenses took place within 100 feet of a juvenile. Magner remains incarcerated at the Brown County Adult Detention Center on $10,000.00 cash, surety bond.

Anyone with information on illegal drug activity in Brown County is asked to contact the Brown County Sheriff’s Office Drug Information Hotline at 937-378-4435 Ext. 275 or you may send an anonymous tip via the Sheriff’s Website at www.browncountyohiosheriff.us .

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by Dustin W. Blakley, age 28, of Hillsboro, Ohio was traveling eastbound on State Route 32.

The preliminary investigation indicates the pickup operated by Mr. Wilson, failed to yield right of way from a stop sign and was struck in the eastbound lanes of State Route 32. Mr. Wilson was not wearing a safety belt and was

earned a sectional championship and moved on to the Southeast Division III District Tournament.

“We played all right,” Eastern coach Rob Beucler said.

“We had four kids in double figures and everyone played.”

Even with the balanced scoring -- led by Chase Lawson’s 22 points and Jordan Payne’s 16 -- that he felt was a key, Beucler said defense made the difference.

“We were up, I think, 19 at the half and the defense was the difference,” he said. “We could turn them over and they had trouble.”

The Warriors will play Southeastern in the district tournament on Friday night at 9:00 p.m. at the Ohio University Convocation Center in Athens.

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Charges filed on copper theft from Duke Energy substation Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that on February 21, 2012, the Brown County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit filed Felony charges of Breaking and Entering and Theft on two suspects involved in the thefts of copper wire from the Duke Energy Hillcrest Substation located on Greenbush East Road.

Sheriff Wenninger stated that the breaking and entering and thefts occurred on two separate occasions in December of 2011 and that the copper wire was valued at $10,000.00. The male suspect has been identified as Troy Garrett, 47 years of age,

originally of Fort Meyers, Florida. He was a subcontractor for Duke Energy at the time of the thefts.

The other suspect was identified as Amanda Kolpack, 32 years of age, who was also from Fort Meyers, Florida.

She was reportedly the girlfriend of Troy Garrett. Both suspects remain at large and were last known to be in the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee area.

Anyone with information on the above suspects are asked to contact the Brown County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit at 937-378-4435 Ext. 130.

Judge Gusweiler introduces updated local court rules Brown County Court of Common Pleas Judge Scott T. Gusweiler introduced updated local rules for the Criminal, Civil and Domestic Relations Divisions in a meeting with the Brown County Bar Association on February 28, 2012. A copy of the local rules is available at the Courthouse. The proposed local rules will be available for review and public

comment submitted in writing to Judge Gusweiler prior to March 29. All comments will be reviewed by the Judge.

For further information, please contact Joni Dotson, Court Administrator, Brown County Common Pleas Court, 101 S. Main Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121 (937) 3783188.

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Mr. Wilson was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Brown County Coroner, Dr. McKinley.

Mr. Blakley and his 3 occupants; Jamie L. Blakley, age 30, of Hillsboro, Ohio, Kaytlyn B. Sutterfield, age 11, of Hillsboro, Ohio and Rodger Hayslip, age 24, of Winchester, Ohio were transported by Sardinia EMS to the Mount Orab-Mercy Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

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

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Eastern cruises on to districts The Eastern boys basketball team opened tournament play last Friday with a 68-34

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a two-vehicle fatal traffic crash.

The crash occurred on February 27, 2012 at approximately 8:05 p.m. at the intersection of State Route 32 and Stieman Road, Washington Township, Brown County, Ohio.

A 1994 Chevrolet 1500, operated by Philip D. Wilson, age 86, of Sardinia, Ohio was northbound on Stieman Road.

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Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that as a result of the Brown County Sheriff’s Office ongoing undercover drug investigations, the Brown County Sheriff’s Office has made the following arrests: Travis Connor, 27 years of age of Anderson, Ohio was arrested on February 20, 2012 on two Counts of Trafficking Drugs, two Counts of Possession of Drugs and one count of Possession of Drug Instruments. The drugs involved were heroin and prescription pills. Sheriff Wenninger stated that the offenses took place at the Mt. Orab McDonalds with children present. Connor remains incarcerated at the Brown County Adult Detention Center on $50,000.00 cash, surety bond.

Michael Magner, 37 years of age of Mt. Orab, Ohio was arrested on February 22, 2012 on three counts of Trafficking Drugs, and one count of Tampering with Evidence. The drugs involved were prescrip-

Elderly Sardinia man killed in crash

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF GLYNN COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA Civil Action No. CE12-00202-063 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT

BY PUBLICATION ROSE ANNE MARIE LOUDERBACK, Plaintiff, vs.

ROBERT WAYNE DUFFY, JR., Defendant.

To: Mr. Robert Wayne Duffy, Jr. 360 Woodword Street Apt. #11 Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154 By order of the Court for Service by Publication dated the 13th day of February, 2012, you are hereby notified that on the 6th day of February, 2012, ROSE ANNE MARIE LOUDERBACK, filed suit against you for Divorce. You are required to file with the Clerk of the Superior Court, and to serve upon Plaintiff’s attorney, Steven L. Morgan, at 509 “G” Street, Brunswick, Georgia 31520 an Answer in writing within sixty (60) days of the 14th day of February, 2012.

WITNESS, the Honorable Stephen G. Scarlett, Sr., Judge of Glynn County Superior Court.

This the 14th day of February, 2012.

Michelle Hilton DEPUTY CLERK Glynn County Superior Court State of Georgia BCP 2-19t4 ---------------------------------------LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the Office of the Village Fiscal Officer of the Village of Sardinia, Brown County, Ohio until 12:00 Noon on the 1st day of May, 2012 for the sale of the following described real estate: Sardinia Water Works Reservoir Situate in T. Warring’s Military Survey No. 3390, Village of Sardinia, Washington Township, Brown County, Ohio, identified as 43-900994-0000 conveyed to The Incorporated Village of Sardinia in Deed Book 53, page 465 and Deed Book 52, page 300 and Deed Book 57, page 144 and Deed Book 53, page 469 in the Brown County, Ohio Recorder’s Office and containing 11.463 Acres, more or less, and being located at the intersection of State Route No 32 and State Route No. 134, a full copy of the legal description and survey plat can be viewed at the Office of the Fiscal Officer of the Village of Sardinia, Ohio.

Said real estate is to be sold “as is” and will be conveyed to the highest bidder by quitclaim deed on the following terms: cash at closing within thirty (30) days after acceptance of the bid by the Council of the Village of Sardinia. In addition to the bid price, purchaser shall also pay the costs of the new survey of said real estate in the amount of $700.00 and the costs of publication of the legal notice required to advertise the sale of said real estate.

All bids shall be submitted to the Fiscal Officer of the Village on or before the date and time indicated above at 151 Maple Avenue, P.O. Box 27, Sardinia, Ohio 45171 with said bids to be opened and read aloud in open session of Village Council at 6;30 p.m. on the 14th day of May, 2012 at the council chambers of the Village Town Hall, 151 Maple Avenue, Sardinia, Ohio.

The right is reserved to reject any bid of less than $350,000.00 to otherwise reject any and all bids; and to waive any irregularities in bidding. No bid may be withdrawn after opening pending acceptance by the Council of the Village of Sardinia.

Karen Miller, Fiscal Officer Village of Sardinia 151 Maple Avenue P.O. Box 27 Sardinia, Ohio 45171 (937) 446-3807 BCP 3-4t5

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Dora Clark, 84 Dora Clark, 84, Mt. Orab, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2012.

Mrs. Clark was the wife of the late Oble R. Clark, father of Vivian Hobbs (Jim), Velma Bonner (Jim), Wilma Patton (Gary), Mark Clark (Debbie O’Neal), and the late Mike Clark, grandmother of 14 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, sister of Edith Brock, Eva Smith, Maynard Davidson, Maude Weddle, Carolyn Allen, and the late Myrtle Emerson and Nick Davidson. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 10 a.m. at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia.

Interment Mt. Moriah Cemetery.

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

Philip Dale Wilson Sr., 86 Philip Dale Wilson Sr., 86, of Sardinia, Oh., passed away Monday, February 27, 2012, the result of an auto accident.

He was born September 25, 1925 in Highland County, son of the late Roy Willis Wilson Sr. and Mary Edna Poorman Wilson .

He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, and was a member of the American Legion Post #694 Roy W. Wilson, and a member of the Mowrystown Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include his wife, June Carlene Moore Wilson of Sardinia, whom he married March 21, 1953, daughter, Joyce Elaine Wilson Igo Henderson, of Hillsboro, three sons, Philip Dale Wilson Jr., of Hillsboro, Kenneth Alan Wilson, Mt. Orab, and Jay Edward Wilson, of Sardinia. Also surviving are three grandsons, Allen Keith (Janelle) Igo, Nathaniel Blake Igo Sr., Adam Ray Igo, eight great-grandchildren, Seth Roger Igo, Nathaniel Blake Igo Jr., Michael Donavan Igo, Zackary Allen Igo, Shelby Rae Igo, Saige Riley Igo, Brandon Roll, and Maria Roll, one brother, Charles Edward Wilson, and several nieces & nephews.

In addition to his parents, Philip was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Wilson Jr., four sisters, Donna Alverta Wilson Evans, Sarah Mae Wilson Tissot, Marjorie Poorman Wilson Tissot, and Mary Kathleen Wilson Harvey.

Services were held Friday, March 2, 2012 where Rev. Mark Mong officiated. Interment followed in the Mowrystown Cemetery where the Highland County Honor Guard will conduct full military honors.

Contributions may be made to the Mowrystown Presbyterian Church in his memory.

The Edgington Funeral Home, Mowrystown, served the family.

David Harlend Unger, 63

Rosalee Hignite, 64

David Harlend Unger, 63, of Wamsley, Oh., died Wednesday, February 22, 2012.

He was born January 30, 1949, in Blue Creek. He was preceded by parents, Richard Harlend and Stella Pearl (Reed) Unger; son, Kevin David Unger; and daughter, Tina Lynn Unger.

He is survived by wife, Patsy (Stephenson) Unger of Wamsley; four daughters: Pamela (Ronald) Rouse, Jr., DeAnna Unger,, Amanda (Rodney Keith) McKinley,, and Melissa Koenig, and an honorary son, Trent (Needra) Marcum, four brothers: Terry (Helen) Unger, Rocky (Cathy) Unger, Ricky (Shelia) Unge, Mark (Chris) Unger, two sisters: Carolyn (Wesley) Spires, and Judy (Eddie) Johnson, 6 grandchildren and 1 aunt.

He attended Wamsley Christian Union Chapel. He was a former member of the N.R.A. and a former member of the Adams County Coon Hunters Association.

Memorials contributions may be made to Wamsley Christian Union Church c/o Janet Boldman, Treasurer, 692 DeLong Road, Otway, OH 45657 Services were Sunday, February 26, 2012, at 2 p.m. where Pastor Brad Harris officiated.

The interment was at Moore’s Chapel Cemetery in Blue Creek.

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

Ellamae Ashby, 73 Ellamae (nee Thomas) Ashby, 73, Bethel, died February 28, 2012.

Mrs. Ashby was the devoted wife of Herbert A. Ashby Sr., dear mother of Leanne (Pat) Sidley, Heather (Tim) Bradley and Herbert A. (Dawn) Ashby Jr., sister of Marilyn Moe and Cheryl Fowler, also survived by 8 grandchildren.

Memorial service was held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the Bethel United Methodist Church 402 W. Plane St. Bethel. Visitation 1 hour prior to service at the church.

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

Rosalee Hignite, 64 of Cincinnati, died Thursday, February 23, 2012. She was a factory worker. Mrs. Hignite was born September 10, 1947 in Pineville, Ky., the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Knuckles) Epperson. She was also preceded in death by her husband – Melvin Hignite and one daughter – Sherry Turner.

Mrs. Hignite is survived by two brothers – James Epperson of Winchester, Oh., and Steve Epperson of Kentucky, one sister – Geraldine Strange of Kentucky, three grandchildren, three great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Services were held at Monday, February 27, 2012 where Ron Weidner officiated.

Interment will be in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown.

The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

Myrtle L. Hawkins, 91 Myrtle L. Hawkins, 91, Cincinnati, died Tuesday, February 28, 2012.

Myrtle was born May 21, 1920 in Blue Diamond, Ky., to the late Ballard B. and Martha L (nee Webb) Burns. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Nathan P. Hawkins, Sr., brothers, Fred Burns, Clyde Burns, and Ballard Burns.

Myrtle was a former sales associate of Shillitos.

She is survived by her son, Phillip Hawkins, Jr., Indianapolis, daughter, Linda Williams, Florida, granddaughter, Debbie (Troy) Conley, Sardinia, great grandson Justin (Laura) Conley, great granddaughter, Jessica (Christopher) Baker, additionally 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 4 great, great grandchildren.

Services were Thursday, March 1, 2012 where Kevin Hamilton officiated. Burial was in Five Mile Cemetery.

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

Helen M Swartz, 88 of Georgetown, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012.

She was born June 23, 1923 in West Newton, PA, the daughter of the late Andrew Zlatykanicz and Margaret Bowkoski. She was a homemaker and member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Deer Park, TX. Besides her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband Joseph, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

She is survived by 2 sons; Frank Swartz and wife Elaine, and John Swartz and wife Margaret, 1 daughter, Linda Anderson and husband Gerald, 10 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Meeker Funeral Home in Russellville with Pastor Frank Swartz officiating.

Burial will follow at the Linwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 - 11 a.m. prior to the service.

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of any 5/3rd Bank to help with funeral expenses.

The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.

Eleanor Louise Hancock, 92 Eleanor Louise Hancock, 92 of Hamersville, Oh., died Friday, February 24, 2012. She was a homemaker and a member of the Hamersville Church of Christ. She was born September 5, 1919 in Hamersville, Oh., the daughter of the late Alvy Berton and Merda (Neal) Hancock. She was also preceded in death by one brother – Russell Hancock and one sister – Alberta Hancock.

Ms. Hancock is survived by one sister – Mary Estalee Hall of Hamersville, Oh. Services were held Monday, February 27, 2012 followed by burial at the Bethel- Tate Township Cemetery in Bethel, Ohio where Ralph Silvis officiated.

The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.

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CHANCE ROBERT SMITH We want to say thank you to everyone for their love, prayers and support and for the food brought during the difficult time when we lost our beautiful son - grandson - brother - uncle (Chance Robert). A special thanks to our extended family, Mike Daly and his family and staff, our Flash Baseball family and to Pastor Mike Starkey and his congregation. There are so many of you to give thanks to. I wish I could name each and every one of you. But you know who you are and we love you all so very much. Chance touched so many lives. His teammates in baseball and schoolmates and everyone who knew him and saw his big and bright smile. We will be forever grateful to every one for being a part of Chance’s short life and loving him.

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Shirley L. Tumbleson, 90 Shirley L. Tumbleson, 90, Mt. Orab, died Thursday, February 23, 2012.

She was born April 21, 1921 in Olive Hill, Ky., to the late Oscar and Lottie Lemaster. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Tumbleson; a sister, Avalon Fee; and two stepchildren, Ralph Tumbleson Jr. and Jesse Tumbleson.

Mrs. Tumbleson was a life long Christian and a member of Union Plains United Methodist Church.

Shirley was the beloved stepmother of Katherine Bailey, loving stepmother-in-law of Loree Tumbleson, caring aunt of Sue Goulet, Jeanne Long, and Bill (Lynn) Fee, also survived by a host of great-nieces, greatnephews, cousins, family and friends.

Services were held Sunday, February 26, 2012.

Memorial donations may be directed to Brown County Seniors.

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

Terry Lee Evans, 51 Terry Lee Evans, 51, Portsmouth, Oh., formerly of Blue Creek, died Sunday, February 26, 2012.

He was born September 18, 1960 in West Union to the late Joseph Larry Evans and Betty Louise (Williams) Moore. Besides his parents he was also preceded in death by 1 grandson, Levi Conner Evans.

He is survived by wife, Alberta (Kessinger) Evans, Portsmouth, 2 sons, Terry Lee Evans, Georgetown, Jason Lee (Anika) Evans, West Union, 3 sisters, Julie (David) Murray, Beth Ann (Robert) Moore, and Sharon (William) Kessinger, all of Jefferson Township, 1 half sister, Cindy Evans, Covington, Ky., 2 grandchildren, Sierra Marie Evans and Taylor Evans, several uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews.

He was a preacher at the former Church of God in Green Township and a guitarist. He attended the former Jefferson School in Blue Creek.

Services were Friday, March 2, 2012 where Pastor Roger D. Powell officiated. Interment was in Stepp Cemetery, Green Township, Adams County.

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

Card of Thanks Our family wishes to convey our sincerest appreciation to the Megie Funeral Home, Rev. Susan Davidson, Pall Bearers (Kevin Waits, Steve Metzger, Gary Waits, Marvin Hayes, Randall Gadzinski, and Jeff McKibben) relatives, friends and neighbors. Your kindness shown with your prayers, words of comfort, visitation at the funeral home, flowers and the foodstuff that was brought during Betty’s illness and following the funeral were greatly appreciated.

God bless you, The Calvin Frye Family

MANY ARE CALLED - FEW ARE CHOSEN Twice in the Bible we read that many are called but few are chosen. Turn with me to Matthew 20. “For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace, And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way.”

It goes on until you get to the 11th hour of the day. The Bible tells us that there is 12 hours in the day. This man went out at the 11th hour of the day and found more workers and told them the same thing. Well, at the end of the day some had worked 1 hour, some a few, and still others had worked the full 12 hours. The man paid the workers who had worked for 12 hours a penny, as was agreed upon. However, he also paid all the other men a penny, even the ones who had only worked for 1 hour. When the 12 hour workers saw that the ones who had worked for 1 hour also got a penny, they were mumbling and complaining. Verse 13: “But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny? Now I understand completely that most people would not like that. If you were the man or woman who worked 12 hours, and some one else came in and did the exact same type of work for 1 hour and received the same pay as you did for 12, it would be upsetting. Am I wrong? No, but do not think for one moment that the Lord does not know that this parable is going to rub humanity the wrong way. But it does not just refer to a day’s work. It is a parable! A parable is a picture of the real story. I know that half of the time when I tell a story to illustrate a point some people will get hung up on the story and miss the point. Forget the story and get the point!

Now I know how this story in the Bible aggravates you if you think you are the one who worked 12 hours. However, we are not the ones so much involved in this as is the Jews who were first to serve God. Then along came the church and they get the big pay off.

But listen to the point. This parable is involved with workers, not the call to be saved but

DR. CHARLES SMITH MT. ORAB BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH www.bbcmtorab.com the call to labor for God. You are never going to be able to accuse God of doing wrong.

The point of the parable is service and it ends with: “...for many be called, but few are chosen.” Not all who say they are called are really chosen.

Not all who say they are called are really chosen. Not all who are really chosen choose to work. Matthew 22 has a parable which ends the same way. I do not have the room to quote this parable so read it for yourself. But I will tell you that the murderers were the ones who stoned Stephen and the city was Jerusalem which was destroyed in 70 A.D. In verse 8 the ones who were not worthy were the Old Testament Jews who refused. In verse 10 both the good and bad were invited to the wedding. Christ’s blood cleanses us all: “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” But in verse 12 the king came in and saw a man not having a wedding garment. The garment would be the white robe of Christ’s righteousness which you receive when you receive Christ as your Saviour. In verse 13 that man was cast into outer darkness where there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Again this parable ends with: “For many are called, but few are chosen.” That choosing process comes into play when the will of man finally submits to the holy purpose and will of God. Both good and bad are called to the wedding. God is not willing that any should perish; many are called but only those who have the wedding garment are chosen. The man without the proper garment was cast into Hell. On his part it was a matter of not choosing the right garment. You are called; will you be chosen?

Which garment do you have on? This parable is of salvation.

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Seven Western Brown Cheerleaders performed in the 2011 Disney World Christmas Parade this past holiday season. The squad attended a NCA Cheer Camp in June of 2011 and went through the try-out process to become a NCA All American Cheerleader. One of the honors of being recognized as an NCA All American is being given the opportunity to participate in the Disney Christmas Parade. From left to right: Kelsey Kleemeyer (second performance in the parade), Madison Lovell, Carly Vineyard, Ashleigh Hueit, Alexis Frazee (second performance in the parade), Cassidy Taylor, and Brianna Stacy (second performance in the parade).

Georgetown Jr-Sr High School honor roll Georgetown Jr-Sr High School principal, Perianne Germann, is pleased to announce the students in grades 7-12 who achieved Honor Roll status for the 2nd quarter. To achieve Honor Roll status, students must attain a grade point average of 3.30 (B+) for the 2nd quarter. Students who received all A’s (4.0 GPA) are named to the Principal’s Honor Roll. These students are indicated with an asterisk.

Grade 12 – Morgan Alexander*, Chelsea Bradley, Casey Carter* Taylor Caudill, Carlee Clark, Sierra Colliver, Spencer Colliver, Zane Dixon, Travis Gilreath, Sarah Hamilton, Jacob Johnson, Nicholas Johnson, Hannah Jones*, Whitney Kistler, Courtney Koehler, Heather Mason, Britta Mote, Anthony Patrick, Emily Pittman, Alicia Richmond, Cecilia Schwartz, Elani Sininger, Dylan Taylor, Evan Turner, Tan-

ner Turner, Holly VanKeuren, Austin West, Ben Wiechman Grade 11 – Adrianna Boothby, Cody Burton, Tom Cropper, Kyle Damen*, Courtney Darnall, Jesus Fernandez, Caty Fussnecker*, Sydney Helbling, Sarah Houston, Kaelyn Jordan, Jesse Kidwell*, Veronica Lawrence, Nathan Lewis, Nicholas Lewis, Taylor Linkous, Devin Livengood, Logan Lucas, Paige Luck, Nick McAfee, Hannah Mount, Madison Pack, Clay Rhoten, Austin Rust, Quin Sandlin, Tommy Stenger, Brandon Tucker, Jennifer Wardlow, Abigail West, Bradley Zurbuch Grade 10 – Kiersten Adkins, Kourtney Bruton, James Burns, Mackenzi Carrington, Elijah Cochran, Dakota Colliver, Ryan Crawford, Leshia Croswait, Jackie Davis, Breanna Dyer, Clinton Evans, Alicia Gifford, Douglas Johnson, Dawnya Keith, Devin Kern,

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Russellville Pre-K brings generations together The students in Mrs. Stout's and Mrs. Purdy's PreKindergarten classes enjoyed lunch with their grandparents at Russellville Elementary on Thursday, February 23, 2012. The students were excited to have these very important people in their lives come join them for a lunch which consisted of spaghetti, salad, breadsticks, and oranges. A combined total of 40 grandparents for both classes participated in the festivities. The Pre-K students enjoyed hosting their grandparents at their school, and it was a wonderful way to bridge the generational gap. Participants at the pre-k lunch include Etheline Clark, maternal great great grandmother, Dee Ann Davis, paternal grandmother, Keygan Michael, pre-k student, and Peggy Anderson, maternal great grandmother.

Courtney Kidwell, Allison Kistler, Trevor Lewis, Hannah Lillich, Connor McKenney, Kaelyn McLaren, Taylor McRoberts, Morgan Meranda, Morgan Ott, Sabrina Parker, Autumn Rhoten, Caitlyn Richey Lauren Ring, Michele Schmidt, Allison Smith, Amber Snider, Cassandra Starrett, Vincent Strickland, Meranda Sullivan, Clayton Wenninger, Emily Werring, Kara White, Becca Whitaker, Bruce-Derrick Williams, Jerod Young Grade 9 – Alexa Baker, Gage Bradley, Daniel Broadwell, Morgan Cowdrey, Jake Cropper, Ally Dowd, Kennedy Ecker, Carlee Ellis, Morgan Fletcher, Morgan Gast, Jessica Griffith, Asia Hallwood, Mariah Harvey, Veronica Johnson, Dylan Latham, Clinton McElroy, Ashley McKinney, Haley Meranda, Jacob Miller*, Jessie Mootz*, Will Paul, Ian Peskin, Mollie Reed, Kasey Spires, Savanna Swartz, ShaLane VanWinkle, David Ward, Matthew Williams*, Megan Williams* Grade 8 – Ethan Alexander, Stephanie Ayers, Allison Bailey, Kelsey Crawford, Cheyenne Dunseith, Tyler Fox, Kelsey Gleason, Shelby Griffith, Lorrin Hrack, Bailey Johnson, Sariah Jones, Chad Lambert, Kristin Manning, Darla McKinzie, Kelsey Miller, Amanda Poff*, Kalamity Spencer, Cierra Young Grade 7 – Austin Baker, Tamara Baughey, Zachary Bentley, Ashley Bilbrey, Zoey Black, Mariah Bonar, Ashley Brandenburg, Madison Brown, Alexis Cahall, Sydney Carrington*, Jeffrey Clifton, Blake Colliver, Britney Davis, Elisha Dean, Christopher Dietrick, Lexi Drake, Karrington Ecker, Ethan Evans, Alexandria Graves, Alexander Harvey, Tanner Householder*, Kimberly Johnson*, Kasey Kidwell, Cheyenne Kirk, Cheyenne Kirlik, Greg Laws, Kylee Leggett, Landen Lucas, Taylor McKinney, Victoria Moore, Christina Pew, Lydia Powell, Gracie Rust, Zachary Shouse, Eric Siemianowski, Joanna Siemianowski, Abigail Stapleton, Summer Stewart, Piper Tomlin, Dakota Turner, Solomon Underwood, Britney Vail

Fayetteville-Perry Elementary School Kindergarten registration for the 2012-2013 school year will take place on April 5. Children will be registered at various times according to the first letter of their last name. If the appropriate time does not fit into your schedule please notify the school at (513) 875-2083. Your child should not attend this registration; it is a time when necessary paperwork is completed. Children typically must turn 5 before October 1, 2012 in order to enroll in kindergarten. Every child that is registered during the day will receive a free kindergarten “Class of 2025” T-shirt.

Please bring the following items: child’s birth certificate, social security card, immunization record, and custody papers (if applicable).

REGISTRATION SCHEDULE: Time Last Name Beginning With A-D 9-10 a.m.

10-11 a.m.

E-K 12-1 p.m.

L-Q 1-2 p.m.

R-Z Mark your calendars for May 9 or 10, as kindergarten screenings will be set-up for those two days. Additional information will be distributed during the registration hour.

If you have any questions call Fayetteville Elementary at 875-2083.

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Couple to wed Rebecca Mae McFadden White, daughter of Johnny McFadden and Anna White of Fayetteville, Oh., will wed Richard Jinchul Kim, son of Andrew and Agnes Kim of Defiance, Oh. The couple will be married in June on their seven year anniversary. Beca and Rich first met while attending the University of Cincinnati where they both graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science. After college they each furthered their education in the medical field. Beca earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Dayton while Rich earned his Medical Doctorate from St. George University. The couple will be married in Cincinnati. The Brown County Press would like to congratulate Rich and Beca on their upcoming nuptials.

Chadwell qualifies for Dean's List Jess Chadwell, Georgetown, a biology major, was among 431 students who qualified for the Marian University dean's list during the fall 2011 semester. A student whose grade point average for the semester is 3.5 or above, who was enrolled in at least 12 semester hours, and who has not earned any incompletes in the semester is eligible to be named to the dean's list.

Olson on Dean’s List Jordan Olson, Mt. Orab has been named to The University of Akron Dean’s List for the fall 2011 semester.

Students named to this list must have maintained a 3.25 or better grade-point average for the semester.

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Burton and Kleemeyer crowned royalty at WB On Friday, January 27, 2012 Richard Burton was crowned king at Western Brown High School. Richard is the son of Richard and Brandi Burton and is a senior this year at Western Brown! On January 27 ,2012 Kelsey Kleemeyer was also crowned queen at Western Brown High School.

Kelsey is the daughter of Shawn and Jenae Kleemeyer and is also a senior this year at Western Brown! Congratulation to Richard Burton and Kelsey Kleemeyer on Western Browns Homecoming King and Queen!

Bohl named to Dean’s List Thomas Bohl, a graduate of Lynchburg-Clay High School, was named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at The College of Wooster. Bohl, a senior biochemistry and molecular biology major from Sardinia, achieved a grade point average of 3.65 or above.

Brian Cornwell earns degree

Brian Cornwell, Hamersville, Oh., has graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor of General Studies.

Cornwell is one of 443 associate and bachelor's graduates who were announced for the fall 2011 semester by Dr. Joey Linn, registrar and associate vice president for student affairs.

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Eastern SADD promotes smart decisions For the month of February and Valentine’s Day the Eastern SADD, Students Against Destructive Decisions, has worked on two activities. The group created a bulletin board of “candy hearts” with all kinds of safe and smart decisions on them. A few of the statements are “always wear your seatbelt”, “say no to drugs”, “be a lifesaver, not a sucker”, and “choices count”. The other activity was “I cross my heart and promise to …” pledges.

SADD members cut out hearts for students to sign pledges of smart decisions. The pledges are being displayed in the hallway at Eastern HS. Pictured are Whitney Kilgore and Jessica Cook, 2 of the SADD members who worked on the Candy Hearts bulletin board.

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First graders celebrate at Hamersville Elementary On February 3, 2012 the Hamersville Elementary first grade students celebrated their 100th Day of School. They began the day by counting to 100 and then releasing 100 balloons. The first grade students participated in centers throughout the day. They counted, gathered, and estimated 100 things. The 100th Day of School was a success as students enjoyed participating in group activities.

The RULH School District is seeking volunteers to help with various volunteer positions.

The elementary school is currently looking for volunteers to help organize and reshelve books in library and tutors for reading. The middle school is seeking lunchroom and recess monitors and tutors for fifth grade. The district is also looking for volunteer coordinators and a chairperson for the Title I Parent Involvement Network (P.I.N.). Times and days are

flexible for most positions. Volunteers are not limited to parents and guardians of the students, at RULH. Responsible community members are welcome and encouraged to become volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the RULH School District and would like more information, please contact the Title I Parent Involvement Network at 937-618-2061 or email them at title1parentinvolvementcommittee@rulh.k12.oh.u

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The Title I Parent Involvement Network's upcoming meeting will be on March 6th, at 7pm, in the high school lecture hall. These meetings are open to both family and community members. The March 6th meeting will focus on brainstorming ideas, with Pam Sebastion, for the elementary school's Right to Read Week.

Please consider attending a meeting or becoming a volunteer.

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Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that on February 21, 2012 the Brown County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit filed charges on three suspects for the burglary and theft from a residence on Martin Hollow Road, Aberdeen which occurred on January 9, 2012. Stolen from the residence was an Xbox gaming system, Video games and a handgun.

Arrested were: Tierra Sroufe, 21 years of age, of Ripley, Ohio charged with two counts of Burglary, Felony 3rd Degree and two counts of Theft, Felony of 2nd Degree.

Sroufe was released February 27, 2012 on a $5000.00 O.R. bond by Brown County Municipal Court.

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Jeremy Jacobs, 26 years of age, of Sardinia, Ohio charged with two counts of Burglary, Felony 3rd Degree and two counts of Theft, Felony 2nd Degree. Jacobs was released Feb-

ruary 25, 2012 on a $10,000.00 Cash, Surety Bond issued by Brown County Municipal Court.

David Eckler, 30 years of age, of Ripley, Ohio charged with Theft, Felony 3rd Degree. Eck-

ler remains incarcerated at the Brown County Adult Detention Center on a Cash or 10% bond.

Sheriff Wenninger stated that some of the stolen items were recovered in Newport, KY.

March 30 last day to apply for emergency HEAP assistance

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Two arrested for trafficking bath salts and prescription drugs Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reports that on February 20, 2012, Ashley Higle, 26 years of age, of Ripley, Ohio was arrested for Trafficking Drugs , a 5th Degree Felony. Sheriff Wenninger stated that an undercover drug investigation revealed that Higle was selling prescription drugs. Higle was released from custody on February 21, 2012 after being released on a $5,000.00 O.R. bond through Brown County Municipal Court.

The Brown County Sheriff’s Office also arrested Aaron Caillier, 19 years of age, of Ripley, Ohio for Trafficking Bath Salts,

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a 4th Degree Felony. Caillier was obtaining the Bath Salts via the U.S. Mail. He was arrested on February 21, 2012 by Deputies at the Ripley Post Office when he picked up the package. Caillier remains in custody at the Brown County Adult Detention center on a $10,000.00 bond.

Anyone with information on illegal drug activity in Brown County is asked to contact the Brown County Sheriff’s Office Drug Information Hotline at 937378-4435 Ext. 275 or you may send an anonymous tip via the Sheriff’s Website @ www.browncountyohiosheriff.us

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The E-HEAP/Winter Crisis Program (administered locally

by ABCEOI), is scheduled to end March 31, 2012. If you have not yet received assistance this season (since November 1st of 2011), you are still eligible to apply. Eligible applicants must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines as follows: Household Yearly 13 Size Income Weeks Income 1 $21,780 $ 5,445 2 $29,420 $7,355 3 $37,060 $9,265 4 $44,700 $11,175 Households with more than four members add $7,640 per member to the annual income and $1,910 per member to the quarterly income.

YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING: Proof of citizenship (i.e. birth certificate, current medical card, voter registration card) for all household members; social security cards for all members of the household; proof of all income received for the household (past 13 weeks or 12 months); birth dates; proof of disability if disabled; bills for both the main heating and electric utility sources. If you heat with bulk fuel, a ten day supply or less is required to receive assistance.

A metered utility, electric or nat-

NOTICE The Annual Financial Report for the 2011 Franklin Township Trustees has been completed and filed with the Ohio State Auditor. A copy of the report will be available at the regular meetings held the first and third Thursday of each month at the Township Hall in Arnheim.

Carol Dunseith, Fiscal Officer Franklin Township Trustees

ural gas, must have a disconnect notice or be disconnected in order to receive assistance.

Please contact the ABCAP Office in your county to schedule an appointment.

Adams County - 1-800-2337891 or 937-695-0316, Ext. 252, 235, or 236.

Hours: Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; walk-ins accepted daily, 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

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Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Walk-ins daily, 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Outreach is available for the elderly or disabled.

EHS hosting burger bash at Wendy's Eastern High School students going on an Art & Photography Field trip this summer to New York City will be hosting a Burger Bash at the Mt. Orab Wendy’s on Tuesday, March 6 from 5-9 p.m. A portion of all sales will be donated to help these students travel to visit various historic sites including Ground Zero, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.

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A true conservative by upbringing I was a Republican by choice as soon as I registered to vote on my 18th birthday. I began my political career in 1990 when appointed to finish the term of a retiring township trustee in Miami Township in Clermont County. I was elected to four successive 4year terms stepping down in 2004 after being elected to serve as State Representative for Ohio's 66th House District. I have served in that capacity for the last 8 years.

Eight years ago I chose to run for the Ohio House because as an elected local official I was tired of the State Legislature trying to solve its budget woes and problems on the backs of local governments. With my knowledge and experience in local government I am one of few advocates who can explain to state leaders how any given proposed law can have a negative effect on local government citizens. I also do not have any other occupation or business concerns that would distract me from the busy schedule of representing a 5-county senate district- or require me to abstain from voting on any bills as would be the case of some of my opponents. (Any bill that effects any industry one owns a business in

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Our son Dan recently graduated from Wright State University with a business degree and our son Tim is a senior at the University of Cincinnati and a cadet in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp. Tim graduates in June and will be commissioned as a lieutenant and will begin flight training.

I have a bachelor's degree in Public Administration from Northern Kentucky University and an Associated Degree in Police Science Technology from the University of Cincinnati. I am also a graduate of The Ohio State's Certified Public Administrator's program.

I formerly served as a police officer from 1973 to 1988. I left law enforcement to begin a career in large system computer sales. I have been a small business owner operating several car washes and laundromats. In 1993 I became the Administrator for the Clermont County Engi-

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would be deemed a conflict of interest and therefore must excuse themselves from voting on that bill.)

I have authored many bills the last 8 years that have been signed into law from such topics as transportation, township accounting, and property ownership rights but none am I more proud of than HB78 passed into law this year that ends late term abortions in Ohio. HB78 will save hundreds of babies each year from this horrible inhuman practice.

The biggest issue and challenges in the coming years are going to be "Jobs" and "workforce development". Workforce development through education will be key to Ohio's future success. Getting Ohio's bureaucracy out of the way of business as well as getting government out of our wallets is also vital to our future. The Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC) is a great example of a state agency that often works to chase businesses out of (or keeps them from coming to) Ohio.

We must continue to reduce the citizens of Ohio's tax burden that will also incentivize small business owners to reinvest in their businesses. I co-sponsored the elimination of Ohio's Death Tax as well as Ohio's tax on business personal property to help Ohio be a more inviting state to move a business and family to.

If elected, I would continue to advocate for the many bills I have co-sponsored that reach to address regulatory reform. An example of such a bill is HB94 that created the "Common Sense Initiative Office" and a corresponding Small Business Advisory Council to advise the governor and legislature on the adverse impacts that proposed rules might have on small businesses.

I will continue to fight for current bills before the legislature that create tax credits for businesses that expand into vacant buildings (HB17) as well as job creation and job retention tax credits to help give businesses to grow and add jobs. I am especially interested in working to create targeted tax credits against the new commercial activity tax to further stimulate business growth.

Lastly, we must work with our state universities to better meet the needs of our business work force. Often I hear the complaint from business owners that while we have a well educated work force, they are not educated in the fields our businesses need them to be. We have to get our schools of higher education (and K-12 also) to regularly prove they are working to meet those needs.

Beginning next January, the 14th Senate District will be served with two brand new and inexperienced State Representatives and a third with only two years experience. With my 8-years experience as a State Representative, local government background, my small business ownership experience, as well as my multi-career background, I am uniquely qualified to step into a leadership role as State Senator without the usual tremendous learning curve.

I will be your full-time State Senator.

Steve Purtell My name is Steve Purtell and I’m asking for your vote for the Ohio State Senate. I’m an assistant prosecuting attorney for Brown County. I focus on environmental, welfare fraud and animal cruelty crimes. I spent ten years in the financial services field and nine years in the US Army JAG Corps. I’ve been married twenty-five years to my wife Justine, who works with disabled teens at Children’s Hospital. I have four children, two of whom are currently in Army ROTC. They’ll both be commissioned as officers in June.

I am running because I am fearful over the future of our country and state. The middle class, the backbone of our society, is shrinking. My family has experienced many of the same struggles as others in this challenging economy. My focus will be on adding jobs and decreasing healthcare costs.

The biggest challenge facing the 14th district and State of Ohio of course is the lack of well paying jobs. I will strive to make Ohio more business friendly by reducing taxes and burdensome regulations. If we reduce our sales tax, we could lure shoppers from Kentucky and other bordering states. I have other ideas for short-term relief such as bringing back gas station attendants and grants for starting small businesses.

Concerning health care, I am hopeful the next President will abolish Obama- care. If we continue tort reform and perhaps grant malpractice immunity for doctors who seek to help the uninsured, we will be taking the first steps to fix our broken healthcare system.

The 14th district is the most conservative part of Ohio and I believe I am the most conservative candidate running for State Senate. I am pro-life and a member of the NRA. Citizens for Community Values (a Christian pro-family, anti-pornography organization) has endorsed me. Because I can get along with almost everyone, I am willing to work across party lines while maintaining Christian and conservative values. I am an outsider in an era of career politicians.

Paul Hall I was born and raised in a farming community just across the river in Kentucky. I worked several jobs to pay my way through college and was the first generation in my family to graduate college. I received a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Economics from the University of Kentucky in 1979. I went to work for the Ohio Farm Bureau as an Organization Director in southeast Ohio, and then in Clermont, Hamilton, Montgomery, and Warren counties. In 1989 I moved to Brown County to take a Nationwide Insurance Agency.

I married my wife Jill in 1980.

We have raised our three daughters in Brown County. Caroline, a graduate of Univ. of Ky., is now married to Sam Hennig and is a Nationwide Agent. Anna, a graduate of The Ohio State Univ. is an Organization Director for the Ohio

Farm Bureau, and Rebecca is a junior at the University of Kentucky in Agriculture Biotechnology.

My wife and I felt we were given a great gift of three wonderful daughters, and felt it of great importance to raise them to be hardworking, contributing members of society. I feel that we have accomplished that.

I feel that we need more “common sense” in Columbus. We need people who are not career politicians. We need people who understand what goes on in the business world, the farming community, and the normal family. I feel Ohio needs to be more accountable to the taxpayers of the 14th district.

The biggest challenges facing the 14th District and State of Ohio are Jobs,Jobs, Jobs Welfare and Medicaid Reform Local Government Funding Make State Departments more Accountable Educate the workforce What would I advocate in Columbus to meet those challenges?

Jobs – We need to make Ohio more business friendly so that we can attract more companies. Currently the Workers Compensation in Ohio chases away businesses to neighboring states. We must make changes and correct this problem so we can attract those businesses.

Welfare & Medicaid Reform – Obviously what we have is not working. We cannot continue to bankrupt Ohio and burden the taxpayers for a broken system.

We must find new solutions including drug testing.

Local Government Funding – I feel that money will be spent more effectively if we allow local governments to control the spending. Each local government has their own unique problems that could be handled better by them. We also need statewide consortiums for purchases such as health insurance.

Accountability of State – I feel Ohio must be more accountable.

If the current state departments cannot clean up their offices and run more efficiently, the maybe it is time to privatize them. They must be accountable for their spending.

Education - Ohio must educate our people for the workforce.

Our schools need to have programs available to train and retrain our population in the areas that we have jobs available. It is essential that we equip our people to qualify for quality jobs.

Working people make for happy families, and better quality of life.

I am a man of faith. I feel that faith in God is the core value of a person’s life. My faith gives me direction, hope, and peace. That same faith will guide me in decision making for the District.

I am not a career politician. I feel that this is a huge benefit. We need people in Columbus that understand us in Brown County, someone with fresh ideas and a new perspective.

I am a successful businessman, a proven job creator. I feel we need to run Ohio more like a business. If the program works,

then use it. If not, then privatize it or eliminate it.

For most of us the largest expense in our family budget is insurance, health, auto, home and life. We need someone in Columbus that understands insurance and is working for us, the people who pay the premiums, not the insurance companies.

I have been involved with many community organizations, political campaigns and businesses in this great state. I have made many contacts that I believe will be beneficial as I work to make Ohio better.

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Judge to decide who gets 600K sewer bill CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 shall assume liability, responsibility, or ownership of the real estate and infrastructure of the Village’s sanitary sewer system.”

The Complaint then lists a set of facts, including “Through a series of conduits and pumping stations, the waste water from the Village’s sanitary sewer system is processed and treated by the FPTRSD (Fayetteville Perry Township Regional Sewer District ), for which service the Plaintiff has compensated the FPTRSD. Due to the age and disrepair of the Village sanitary sewer system, enormous quantities of storm water flows into the sanitary sewer and has created an excessive burden on the processing capacity of the FPTRSD. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has put the FPTRSD on notice that the sanitary sewer system is out of compliance and must be repaired. The Plaintiff estimates the cost to repair the Village sanitary sewer system is approximately $600,000.”

Included in the filing are court papers regarding the establishment of the FPTRSD in 1992 and the Brown County Sewer District in 1998.

Those papers seem to make the FPTRSD the most likely candidate to inherit the St. Martin system.

The 1992 application to create the district filed in Brown County Common Pleas Court

reads, “The description of the territory to be included within the District is as follows: all of Perry Township, Brown County, Ohio.”

A Plan of Operation for the FPTRSD filed with the court in 1993 discusses sewer system construction projects. One sentence reads, “Because St. Martin has its own central sewerage system in existence with problems unique to St. Martin, it was determined that St. Martin would

best be handled as a separate part of the project and would not be included as a part of Phase 1.”

The FPTRSD and its Plan of Operation was approved by Common Pleas Judge William Stapleton in December of 1993.

In 1998, the Brown County Board of Commissioners voted to create the Brown County Sewer District, declaring that the BCSD would exist “outside of

municipal corporations and legally established existing sewer districts.”

The complaint closes by saying “The Plaintiff has been advised by the Defendants they do not want the liability, responsibility or ownership” of the St. Martin sewer system.

At press time, a hearing on the matter had not been scheduled in the Brown County Common Pleas Court.

Western Brown cuts district budget by 1.5 million dollars CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 that we will no longer be receiving. When the local store down the road has tough times they just increase their prices to the consumer to make up the difference. But schools are unique in that we have no way to increase our revenue.”

Burrows added that the school was currently set to receive $8,300 per student from the state. However he was just notified two weeks ago that enrollment was down by 80 students at Western Brown which will effect that $8,300 number and it will drop to $7,600 per student.

Burrows reminded listeners that last year the school cut the

budget by $700,000 without letting a single staff member go.

He added that each and every staff member that was being let go was talked to personally, oneon-one, several weeks ago by himself and treasurer Denny Dunlap about the proposal.

Following an executive session by the board, the proposal was approved which included eliminating: • 2 central office positions; • 2 maintenance positions; • 5 aide positions; • 5 MOE certified positions; • 2 HEMS certified positions; • 2.5 WBHS certified positions.

Total reduction, $738,249.

Retirements include:

• 2 MOE certified positions; • 3 MOMS certified positions.

Total reduction, $399,284.

Resignations include: • 1 MOE certified position.

Total reduction $80,393.

Educational Service Center includes: • 1 technology support; • 5 speech therapists (switching to online therapy service); • 1 pre-school aide.

Total reduction with $40,000 reduction in transportation, $151,000.

Transportation cuts include: • no pick-up 5-mile radius of the high school reducing 5 busses.

Grand total of cuts, $1,515,315.

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Southwest hires Nursing Exec Bridge replacement set to begin A new administrator is working at Southwest Regional Medical Center, with ties to both the hospital in Georgetown and to The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.

Carol King will serve as Chief Nursing Officer. She is from the Cincinnati area.

Southwest CEO Joan Phillips said King has exactly the kind of background and experience needed to advance patient care even further at Southwest Regional.

"Carol will be playing a key role at Southwest Regional Medical Center as our affiliation with The Christ Hospital moves forward. Her expertise in patient care, staff training, long range planning and efficient use of resources will allow us to continue to improve the health care available to the citizens of Brown County and the surrounding area."

King began her new duties Feb. 23. She is employed by The Christ Hospital, but will be working full time at Southwest Regional.

One of her duties will be to serve as a bridge between the two organizations, coordinating resources, training oppor-

gional Medical Center.”

King said that one thing she’s noticed already is a sense of ownership and caring among the staff.

“These are people that are committed to taking care of their friends and neighbors”, King said.

“I’m looking forward to finding ways to help them do an ever better job than the excellent job they are already doing.”

King added that continuing education for the staff was a priority for her and that she would explore avenues to make those opportunities more available.

Greenbush Road To Be Closed For 120 Days Working in conjunction with the Highland County Engineer’s Office, the Ohio Department of Transportation announces the start of a county road bridge replacement project next week in Highland County.

Contractors for ODOT and the HCEO will be replacing a bridge located on County Road 39 (Greenbush Road), immediately west of the village of Buford and approximately

1.5 miles east of the HighlandBrown County line. The structure is situated over the North Fork of White Oak Creek and at the route’s junction with Township Road 182A (Beltz Road).

Weather permitting, construction is set to begin Monday, March 5, and the route will be closed to traffic for up to 120 days. While it is closed, motorists will be detoured by way of S.R. 134, S.R. 286 and U.S. 68.

The Eagle Bridge Company of Sidney, Ohio, was awarded a contract for approximately $817,507 to replace the structure, and the anticipated completion for all work is July 31.

For additional information on lane and road closures caused by construction, accidents, flooding or other related traffic events throughout the state, visit Buckeye Traffic on ODOT’s web site at www.buckeyetraffic.org

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Carol King, Chief Nursing Officer at Southwest Regional Medical Center

tunities and contacts between departments.

Phillips said “Carol has a very strong background in many areas of health care.

Her knowledge and experience will be very valuable in building and expanding excellence in patient care and clinical programs. This will help us address the needs of everyone served by Southwest Re-

I am asking for your support and vote in the Primary Election on March 6.

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Ohio AG tells Appointing Board to continue working

BY Wayne Gates The Brown County Press Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is telling the Brown County Hospital Board Appointing Authority to carry on as usual in a letter received Feb. 27.

The letter was addressed to Brown County Prosecutor Jessica Little.

The Appointing Board requested an opinion from DeWine’s office after their Jan. 9 meeting, when the question of the boards continued existence was raised.

The question came up because the hospital is now in private hands. It was sold to a Southwest Healthcare Services on June 2 of last year.

According to Ohio Revised Code, a Hospital Board of Trustees is created to serve the interests of a public entity, not a private one.

Judges Margaret Clark and Scott Gusweiler, along with Commissioners Rick Eagan, Ralph Jennings and Bill Geschwind, have the responsibility to appoint members to the hospital board when their terms expire.

The terms of two members of the board, Donna Sutton, and Ralph Sininger, are set to expire this week.

State law requires that members be appointed or re-appointed on the first Monday in March.

Brown County General Hospital Board of Trustees Eric Sontag said the board needs to remain in business to wrap up matters following

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the sale of the hospital to Southwest.

Two of those pieces of business are bequests that remained as assets of the hospital board when the Asset Purchase Agreement was signed with Southwest in June.

They are a land donation from the estate of Doug Louden and a monetary gift from the estate of Dr. George and Junia Tyler.

Ohio Revised Code clearly spells out the procedures for creating a county hospital, a county hospital board of trustees and an appointing board.

It does not address the procedure that must be followed to dissolve those boards when a county hospital moves into private hands.

In the letter, DeWine referenced Ohio Revised Code 339.02 which reads “When there is a vacancy on a board of county hospital trustees, the appointing authority shall fill the vacancy.”

The use of the word “shall” is key.

The letter also reads “The provisions of R.C. Chapter 339...makes no distinction between a board that is winding up its affairs after the sale of a county hospital and a board that continues to operate a county hospital.

In either case, R.C. 339.02 (F) requires the appointing authority to carry out its appointing responsibilities.”

The letter closes with DeWine advising the appointing board to continue in its duties until the hospital board ceases to exist.

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Shouse, a Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point supply clerk, instantly pulled over to see what was going on. Inside the truck, 59-year-old Steven Early was stuck, desperately trying to pry himself out.

“I was going to call 911 right away, but then I saw him,” said Shouse, a Ripley, Ohio, native.

“The only thing going through my mind when I saw him was, ‘There’s a guy in that truck and I have to get him out.’”

Shouse grabbed Early’s flailing arm, pulled him out of the truck and dragged him a safe distance from the fire.

“The fire was so huge and I was worried for the man’s life,” said Shouse. “I thought he was going to be very hurt.”

Luckily, Early was the only person in the vehicle. All of the truck’s tires were melted down and the entire vehicle, aside from where Early sat, was an inferno, Shouse said.

“With how big the flames were, I kept thinking, ‘Please don’t explode,’” he said. “I thought it was going to be like the movies.”

Like the movies is right, the kind of movies where heroes spring from seemingly ordinary people.

“When he called me and told me what happened, I didn’t believe him,” said Lance Cpl. Scott A. Laroche, Shouse’s good friend and roommate. “It doesn’t surprise me though that Shouse would do something like this.”

He’s known for always being there for his fellow Marines, said Laroche. On many occasions, he’s changed his plans for the benefit of somebody else, whether it’s been taking duties for people, giving rides or just of-

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fering up a place to crash for the night.

In front of several hundred fellow Marines two days after the rescue, Shouse’s commanding officer, Lt. Col. Samuel P. Mowery, commended his selflessness.

“Your actions outside the work place are indicative of what you do in the work place,” said Mowery.

Shouse said he was just glad he was there and that the man was OK. “It’s good I was running late to pick up my boat,” he said.

The only thing that bothered him was the fact that he saw cars in front of him drive past the flaming vehicle.

“I don’t understand why anyone would do that,” he said.

Luckily, Shouse was willing to drop everything, including a boat, just to help someone out.

“He truly cares about others and doesn’t expect or want anything in return,” said Laroche.

“We need more people in this world like Shouse.”“

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Common Pleas Court for a pretrial hearing on March 12.

Lehman, Ward-Tackett and Haines are still employed by the Ohio Division of Wildlife, but remain on unpaid administrative leave since Jan. 27.

They will revert to paid administrative leave on March 26 if still suspended.

The five were originally placed on paid administrative leave in April of 2010 and returned to full employment status on Nov. 19, 2010.

They were indicted in Brown County on Obstruction of Justice and Complicity of Obstruction of Justice charges in April of 2010.

The charges stem from an administrative investigation into the actions of Wildlife Officer Allan Wright, who pleaded guilty Feb. 24 to federal charges of violating the Lacey Act, which regulates wildlife.

The five were the direct supervisors of Wright.

Wright admitted to allowing South Carolina Wildlife Officer Eric Vaughn to use his Ohio address to obtain a resident Ohio hunting license instead of having to pay for a more expensive out of state license.

Doing so made Wright guilty of falsifying official state records.

The five are accused of proceeding with an administrative investigation instead of turning the matter over to law enforcement.

State policy requires any public employee to inform law enforcement if they become aware of the commission of a crime.

A hearing was held on the case in September of 2010, where attorneys for the five claimed that their clients were forced to cooperate in an investigation by the Ohio Inspector General’s office and to incriminate themselves under fear of

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Former ODNR Div. of Wildlife Asst. Chief Randy Miller.

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ODNR Division of Wildlife Human Resources Administrator Michele Ward-Tackett.

ODNR Division of Wildlife District 5 Administrator Todd Haines.

their policies, so I can easily see where this would be a case that the Ohio Supreme Court would take”.

She also said she was ready to proceed with the case in court.

“I’m looking forward to moving forward with the case. It’s been going on long enough and we need to get it resolved.”

The next step in the legal process is for little to file a response to the appeal.

That is due to the Ohio Supreme Court by March 28.

At that point, the court will review both submissions and decide whether to take the case on what is called a “full merit review”.

The normal time frame for such a decision is three to six months.

Should the high court decide to take the case, it could be up to a year before a ruling is made.

In the meantime, all proceedings on the case would likely be on hold, pending the ruling.

If the court refuses to consider the appeal, the ruling by the Ohio 12th District Court would stand and the case would continue.

You can read the full 49 page appeals decision at the 12th District Court website at www.twelfth.courts.state.oh.us/.

Click on the search button, then click on the “search our decisions” link, and then click on the link for “State vs. Graham”, posted on Jan. 17.

losing their jobs.

The ability to avoid future selfincrimination during an administrative investigation is commonly known as a ‘Garrity’ right, based on a case in New Jersey.

Common Pleas Judge Scott Gusweiler ruled that “Garrity’ rights did apply to the defendants and that their statements to investigators were compelled by their fear of losing their jobs and that those statements should be suppressed as evidence against them.

Brown County Prosecuting Attorney Jessica Little appealed the ruling.

The Ohio 12th District Court of Appeals considered the case for 16 months before ruling in favor of Little and ordering that the case continue.

The appeal to the Ohio State Supreme Court claims that the high court should take the case because of a “great public interest” and that it involves a “substantial constitutional question”, specifically the right of someone not to incriminate themselves.

John Woliver, Attorney for Miller, said “This case could have public policy implications on what employees have to do when faced with an administrative investigation. There are significant questioned raised by the ruling and there is much to review.”

Little said, “This deals with state agencies and could affect

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Former ODNR Division of Wildlife Officer Allan Wright.

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Among other things, the Lacey Act makes it a crime for a person to knowingly transport or sell wildlife in interstate commerce when the wildlife was taken or possessed in violation of state law. The Lacey Act also makes it a crime for a person to knowingly make or submit a false record, account or label for wildlife that has been transported in interstate commerce. Wright pleaded guilty to a total of four Lacey Act crimes based on his conduct between 2006 and 2010.

As part his plea, Wright admitted that, using his authority as a wildlife officer, he sold a resident Ohio hunting license to a non-resident hunter in 2006.

That hunter used the illegal Ohio resident hunting license to kill three white-tailed deer. As part of his plea, Wright admitted that he “checked in” those deer by providing a false Ohio residence address for the non-resident hunter in order to make it appear that the deer were killed by an Ohio resident. After the deer were checked in, the non-resident hunter transported them in interstate commerce from Ohio to South Carolina.

Also as part of his plea, Wright admitted that, using his authority as a wildlife officer, he seized white-tailed deer antlers from a hunter who had killed a deer illegally in 2009. Wright admitted that, rather than disposing of the antlers through court proceedings, as required by Ohio law, he knowingly supplied them to another individual who transported them from Ohio to Michigan. As part of his plea, Wright admitted that he filed an official state form, which falsely reported that he had personally destroyed those antlers.

Wright faces a maximum penalty of one year in prison and a $100,000 fine per count. A date has not yet been set for Wright’s sentencing.”

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Strong defense propels Lady Rockets to Lady G-Men hold off sectional title over Lovely, Greeneview resilient Lady Jays for third straight sectional title

BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press WILMINGTON-- For the first two and a half quarters last Thursday night in the sectional final against Greeneview, the Fayetteville girls basketball team played about as well as they could have hoped.

The Lady Rockets had built a 15 point lead and had held the Lady Rams star guard Ashton Lovely to just four points.

But, as expected, the Lady Rams made their run. And what a run it was as they scored 15 straight points spanning the end of the third quarter and the first two and a half minutes of the final period to tie the game at 36 with 5:37 remaining.

Even though it looked like everything was going against them, the Lady Rockets strengthened their resolve.

Once Greeneview took a two point lead with 1:07 left, Lady Rocket guard Megan Eyre scored the final three points of the game -- including the game winning free throw with 10.9 seconds left -- to help Fayetteville capture their first ever Division III sectional title with a 49-48 win at Wilmington High School.

The win moved the Lady Rockets on to the Southwest District tournament at Springfield High School this Saturday at 5:00 p.m. against undefeated Anna.

“I felt really pressured,” Eyre said of how they felt after the Lady Rams tied it up. “But I just had a gut feeling that at the end we could pull it through because we never stop.”

By the time Claire Carson - who scored six points in a strong performance off the Lady Rocket bench -- scored back-to-back layins to end

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Fayetteville guard Megan Eyre goes up for a layup over two Greeneview defenders in the first half of the Lady Rockets sectional win last Thursday night at Wilmington.

what was a 10-3 Fayetteville run to start the half, the Lady Rockets seemed to have seized control up 36-21 with 3:55 left in the third quarter.

But then the Lady Rams and Lovely found their stroke.

Two Lovely free throws kicked off the 15-0 run that spanned the final 2:58 of the third quarter and the first 2:23 of the fourth quarter.

By the time Lovely hit a pullup 3-pointer -- her 10th point during the run -- in transition after another defensive stop to put the finishing touches on the massive run, it was suddenly an all new game with the score tied at 36 and 5:37 left in the game.

Much of the Lady Rams run was set up by the disruption their full court pressure initially had on the Lady Rockets.

“Seemed like we were up 36-21 and the next thing I know it’s tied up,” Fayetteville coach Toby Sheets said. “But I

knew we would be able to calm down. They were pressing and we were finally able to break the press and get some fast break layups. I thought that was big. Even though we didn’t make (all of) them, I thought it kept their press honest because they had a couple steals up front early that hurt.”

With momentum squarely in the Lady Rams possession, Eyre stepped up and made a play.

Not more than 10 seconds after Lovely had tied the game Eyre drove hard to the basket and made a layup while she was fouled. Though she missed the free throw, the Lady Rockets had recaptured the lead 38-36.

Another Lovely 3-pointer, however, took the lead right back for the Lady Rams at 3938 before Eyre hit a short jumper in the lane to push the Lady Rockets back on top.

The Lady Rams kept mak-

ing shots, however, as Caitlin Walters then hit a long jumper to put Greeneview back on top before Eyre, again, got the Lady Rockets the lead back with two free throws.

With Fayetteville leading scorer Makayla Rosselot putting much of her energy into shadowing Lovely in the Lady Rockets box and one defense, Eyre stepped up offensively to score 20 points and make big plays when Fayetteville needed them.

“I had a mismatch,” Eyre said. “I had a smaller girl (defending her) and coach wanted me to take it to the hole.”

For as well as the Lady Rams had been shooting in the final minutes of the third quarter and half of the final quarter, the Lady Rockets were still able to get the stops they had earlier in the game.

After Eyre’s two free throws gave them a 42-41 lead, the Lady Rockets forced two Greeneview misses and forced a turnover.

Even though they had just three days to install the box and one defense they employed against the Lady Rams, they were very solid in their execution.

“I wasn’t sure we even wanted to attempt that box and one on (Lovely),” Sheets said. “We practiced it. I thought, ‘Man, this defense really looks good.’ Yesterday we practiced it again. We had a kid in a different colored shirt all week trying to recognize where she is...I thought the defense really did something tonight.”

A Lincoln Smyth jumper on the block off an Ashley Scoggins drive and dish gave the Lady Rockets a 44-41 lead with 2:06 to go but Lovely hit another 3-pointer to tie the game again at 44.

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BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press GREEN TOWNSHIP-- D.J. Iles was a man on a mission late in the first half of the Fayetteville boys basketball team’s sectional game against Middletown Christian on Wednesday night.

With the Rockets down eight points and about three minutes left in the half, Iles rose up and guided his teammates on a game-changing 13-0 run -- he scored 11 points during the stretch and assisted on the other basket -- that pushed Fayetteville to a five point halftime lead and completely changed the direction of the game.

Thanks to that end of half run, the No. 8 seeded Rockets gained the confidence they needed to dictate play in the second half en route to an upset of the No. 2 seeded Eagles 65-53 at Oak Hills High School behind a career-high 41 points from Iles.

“We just got intense,” D.J. Iles said of what changed in the final three minutes of the first half. “We played hard. We played harder than we did before.”

Though the Rockets had played pretty good early on, the Eagles were starting to pull away thanks to their height advantage at nearly every position.

By the time Zach Wise hit a runner in the lane with 3:06 left before halftime, the Eagles had built an eight point lead, 26-18.

It was then that the Rockets sophomore point guard went to work.

He quickly got the Rockets

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Fayetteville guard D.J. Iles drives through four Middletown Christian defenders in the second half of the Rockets sectional win at Oak Hills High School on Wednesday night. Iles scored a career-high 41 points in the win.

to within six as he drove hard to the basket and finished off glass before he found teammate Austin Fowler open for a lay in the next trip down to cut the Eagles lead to 26-22.

On the ensuing inbounds, after the Eagles called timeout, Toby Lykins grabbed a bad pass and eventually found Iles for a 3-pointer that got Fayetteville within one, 26-25, with 1:51 left before half.

In that final two minutes of the half the Eagles struggled to get past midcourt against the Rockets three quarter court extended pressure defense.

Their defense forced two straight turnovers that led to Iles points. He first hit one of two free throws before then grabbing an Eagles pass and heading the other way for a tough layup while he was

fouled. His made free throw gave the Rockets a 29-26 lead with 59.3 seconds left in the half.

Finally, after the Rockets forced Eagles forward Zach Henderson to miss a shot in the lane, Iles got the Rockets their 31-26 halftime lead by hitting two free throws.

“It all started on the defensive end,” Fayetteville coach Darryl Iles said of what changed the final minutes of the first half. “We talked about, preached and preached it, that defense was going to keep us in the game and give us an opportunity. And that helped us in our offense because we played defense, got some easy layups and a couple bunny shots. It just turned in on all of them. They all got pep in their step.”

They didn’t lose that pep in

their step coming out of the halftime break, particularly on the defensive end.

With the end of the half run as their spark, the Rockets defense held the Eagles to just six points in the third quarter as they steadily built on their lead.

A true point guard, Iles got his teammates into the action in the third quarter on the offensive end.

He set up senior Trevor Clark -- who, despite a lack of size, was a big inside presence against the bigger Eagles as he grabbed 15 rebounds -- for layups off inbounds plays twice early in the quarter as the Rockets pushed their lead to nine, 3526, with 4:38 left in the third.

Later in the quarter Iles found Corey Lykins for a 3pointer and Fowler for a lay in on back-to-back possessions to help the Rockets build a 4732 lead at the end of the third quarter.

Even as he was scoring a torrid pace Iles still dished out six assists.

“He is a true point guard because he likes to pass the basketball,” Darryl Iles said of the point guard. “He’s not so selfish that he’s going to shoot it every time he gets it.”

He added, of what he felt got D.J. going, “I think the biggest thing is how the team rallied around him. They were calling the plays for him. ‘Hey D.J.’s hot, we’ve got to get him the ball. Run this for him.’

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BY Andrew Wyder The Brown County Press WILMINGTON-- Early in the second half of their Southwest District Division III sectional final game with Ripley last Thursday night, it became clear that if the Georgetown girls basketball team was going to win its third straight sectional crown they were going to have to overcome the Lady Jays’ best punch.

Despite trailing by nine points at halftime, the Lady Jays ripped off six straight points to open the second half and set up what would become a back and forth affair over the final two quarters.

Though the Lady G-Men would continually widen their lead to six or seven points throughout the second half, they could never pull away from the Lady Jays.

Finally, however, after the Lady Jays pulled within two points with less than 50 seconds remaining, the Lady GMen hit their final six free throws to secure their third straight sectional -- and eighth in the last 10 years -- title with a 61-53 win.

The Lady G-Men advanced to the Southwest District tournament at Springfield High School with the win where they will face Miami East at 1:00 p.m. Saturday.

“Both teams played with a lot of heart,” Georgetown coach Bernie Cropper said afterward. “Ripley did a tremendous job. A lot of credit to their coaching staff and their girls.

Our kids just could have dropped their heads a few times, we obviously had a lot of mistakes, but they kept fighting. We had some different kids step up tonight that we really needed.”

Though he was disappointed with the results, Ripley coach Chris Coleman couldn’t fault his team after they had to overcome foul troubles against a deep team and nearly came out on top.

“They played hard,” Coleman said of his team.

“Georgetown’s a good team.

(Casey) Carter and (Jesse) Kidwell are really good ball players. Then you take the other five or six they got.

They’re really good role players, well, better than role players.”

It was the other Lady GMen players who stepped up and made big plays as Ripley quickly got back into the game early in the second half.

Coming out of half down nine points after wearing down

late in the first half -- mostly due to having starters Lydia Hamilton and Kody Gilkerson sitting on the bench with two fouls the entire second quarter -- the Lady Jays quickly made it a game after Gilkerson and Hamilton re-established themselves.

They duo scored the first two baskets of the second half and, combined with a Niya Royal pull-up jumper, helped the Lady Jays pull within three, 30-27, with 4:42 left in the third quarter.

Georgetown guard Megan Hatfield -- who scored a teambest 16 points -- halted the Lady Jay run when she hit two free throws after she was fouled going to the basket.

But back-to-back baskets

by Hamilton, off a pick and roll with Jaden Royal, and Gilkerson cut the Lady G-Men lead to one, 32-31.

Despite the foul trouble, Hamilton -- who scored a game high 17 points -- played well in the post.

“We thought we could do that,” Coleman said. “We worked on our pick and roll stuff all week long, slipping some screens. We thought if we could get it down there maybe we could get them in the foul trouble. We scored and we didn’t get them in foul trouble but if worked out fairly well for us.”

After Gilkerson cut the Lady G-Men lead to three, 36-33, with a lay in with 2:31 left, the Lady G-Men distanced themselves some.

Again it was the other Lady G-Men players who stepped up. A Hatfield three point play started a run that included a Madison Pack offensive rebound and putback and Becca Whitaker 3-pointer. The run helped the Lady G-Men to a 44-33 lead.

The combination of Hatfield, Pack (14 points and 11 rebounds) and Whitaker (11 points and five assists) helped pick up the slack for the Lady G-Men. “Those kids sometimes don’t score as much but tonight we needed them and they found a way to get it done,” Cropper said of the trio.

However, a Hamilton lay in and a Niya Royal steal and layup on the ensuing inbounds kept Ripley within striking distance, 44-37, as the final quarter got underway.

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The Ripley boys basketball team knew it was going to be a tall task to get past a North College Hill team that was deep, athletic and talented in the second round of the Southwest District Division III sectional at Western Brown on Tuesday night.

Without starting forward Logan Perkins -- a second team All-District 16 player who was injured late in the Blue Jays sectional opening win over Mariemont last Friday night -- the task of winning got that much harder.

Despite everything that was against them, the Blue Jays gave the Trojans all they could have wanted in the first two quarters of their matchup before the Trojans athletic ability took over to start the second half as they scored 11 straight points to open the half and never looked back en route to a 92-55 win.

“We’d get close and they’d make a big shot or they’d miss a shot and get an offensive rebound,” Ripley coach Marty Adams said. “We thought the game plan was good (but) once they get a big enough lead we had to go man on them and their athletic ability showed where they could get it inside or to the rim on us. It just kind of steamrolled from there.”

For much of the first half the Blue Jays game plan did work pretty well.

Using a zone defense to force the Trojans to shoot the outside shot, the Blue Jays were able to get enough stops to stay within striking distance.

When it looked like the Trojans might pull away with about six minutes to go in the half, the Blue Jays went to work.

A Jordan Mitchell 3-pointer kicked off a 9-0 run that was wrapped up when Michael Haley hit a baseline jumper and was fouled before Riley Saelens hit two free throws.

The run got the Blue Jays within six, 29-23, with 3:43 left before half.

Terry Choate answered for the Trojans with two free throws of his own to push North College Hill back out to

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Ripley point guard Donte Bennett gets a step on Mariemont’s Max Long as he penetrates the lane in the Blue Jays sectional win on Friday night at Western Brown.

an eight point lead.

After the Blue Jays tried to cut into the lead but were called for an offensive foul, Akeem Britten scored near the basket on back-to-back possessions to push the Trojans to a 35-24 lead.

Free throws from Donte Bennett and Saelens sandwiched another Mitchell 3pointer as the Blue Jays got within six again, 35-29, with 1:00 left in the half before two free throws from Jamel Ivory and a Demarcus Smith tip in right before the buzzer put North College Hill on top 39-29 at the half.

“We hit some shots and stayed in the game. (Down) 10 points at half, I was happy with that,” Adams said. “I thought we could make a run but they came out strong to start the second half. We let them get an offensive stick back and we turned the ball over couple times straight in a row. It went downhill from there.”

The Trojans jumped on the Blue Jays right out of the locker room.

In a little over the first two minutes of the half the Trojans went on an 11-0 run to jump out on top 50-29 but the Blue Jays responded.

Mitchell -- who scored a team-best 24 points -- hit a 3pointer before Haley layed the ball in on a drive and Brad Kirschner completed a three point play off a nice spin move in the lane for a layup as he

was fouled. The run got Ripley within 13, 50-37, with 4:38 left in the third.

That would be as close as they would get, however. Another Trojan run, this one 12-0, put the game out of reach.

Much of the damage was done by Ivery, who scored seven points on the run. The senior guard scored a gamehigh 32 points.

Even with the tough loss to end the season, the Blue Jays had a pretty good season.

They finished 17-5 and won the Southern Hills League Division II with a 10-3 record.

But the accomplishment for which Adams was most proud of in his inaugural season as the Blue Jays head man was their eight game winning streak to end the season that was predicated on their strong defensive play.

“We went on a nine game win streak and only giving up 57 points for a team that nobody said could play very good defense so I’m very proud of that,” Adams said.

“Even though we mixed it up and played some zone but, still, 85% of it was man. You know, I’m very proud of that nine game steak of 57 or less.”

Ripley will lose a talented senior class, however. Graduating this year will be Mitchell, Perkins, Saelens, Haley, Gage Bradford and Peter Yeager.

It was a group that Adams knows well and will be missed.

“It was my first year moving

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up to JV when these guys were freshman and brought Logan and Jordan up and (they) played a lot of JV that year so I’m pretty close to these guys,” Adams said. “I’ve watched these guys grow up since they were kids. I’ve coached them in soccer and had them in basketball, too.

Just a great bunch of kids.

Probably better kids than basketball players. I told them in the locker room that’s what I was more proud of, they’re just such great kids.”

The Blue Jays had gotten to the second round of the sectional thanks to a 73-66 victory over Mariemont last Friday night at Western Brown.

Despite playing well for much of the night, the game was tight at the end because the Blue Jays, after Mariemont began fouling with about three minutes left in the game, hit just 10-24 free throws down stretch.

Early on the Warriors jumped out front and were able to keep control by playing at their pace.

With a big height advantage -- the Warriors roster had just two players shorter than six foot -- Mariemont focused on going inside early.

It paid off immediately as their go-to player, 6-foot-5 center Reid Mahorney, scored

Broncos come up short against Overbeck, Milford in sectional opener

By Chris Chaney Clermont Sun Staff Rob Overbeck was a man amongst boys in Milford’s 68-45 Southwest District Division I sectional tournament win over Western Brown last Friday at Oak Hills High School. Overbeck scored a game-high 15 points on seven-of-10 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds.

The 6-foot-7 senior made his presence known in the first quarter as the Eagles were able to keep Western Brown’s smalle r defense on their heels with their balanced inside-outside attack.

It was Overbeck, however, that put Milford out of reach.

“Offensively, we felt like inside-out was going to be our best option,” Milford coach Joe Cambron said.

“Overbeck’s been so consistent for us all year and tonight it was fun to see him dominate a smaller team. A guy that big and that strong, he should dominate and he did.”

Overbeck wa s able to keep the Broncos guessing as he would receive the ball in the low post, allow defenders to collapse and then kick it out to his shooters on the perimeter.

“We hit shots,” Cambron said. “Seriously. We had a game plan of not letting them get a lot of threes. A lot of our shots, we hit. We would go inside, Overbeck either scored or he kicked it out for wide open shots because they were having to double d own on our big guys. We got shots and we hit them.”

Milford’s Josh Roof, Brennan Farrell and Austin Taylor were the Eagles’ marksmen from three-point land, going a combined 5-10. Three of those five three-pointers came in the first quarter.

“We got some transition buckets,” Cambron said. “It wasn’t just Rob. We were

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Western Brown’s Corey Carroll looks to finish at the basket in the Broncos sectional game with Milford last Friday night at Oak Hills High School. Carroll was called for a charge on the play.

able to space out on the perimeter. When we got the ball inside, they had to choose, double (O verbeck) or guard the perimeter. They started off early trying to double and we hit shots on the perimeter and they got stuck.”

Couple that outside shooting with Overbeck’s eight first-quarter points and the Broncos found themselves down 18-1 just 3:10 into the game. The Eagles ended the first quarter up 23-5 and it appeared as if Western Brown hadn’t yet realized what had hit them.

“They were hitting their sho ts,” Western Brown coach Greg Foster said. “We were hoping they wouldn’t come out hitting their threes and they did. As big as they are, we had to start in a zone and it just didn’t happen for us tonight.”

The Broncos were able to get some offense rolling in

the second quarter, knocking down open looks from outside, but on missed shots, the Eagles were cleaning the boards, only giving the Broncos a single look at the basket.

Conversely, on the Eagles’ offensive end, Overbeck, along with his little brother, Cy, and Garrett Mayleben, all who stand over 6-foot-6, gave Milford multiple looks nearly every time down the floor.

Perhaps going unnoticed because of the potent Eagles offense was their team defense. Milford started out in a three-two zone to neutralize the Western Brown shooters, but the extended zone also led to some steals and points in transition.

“Our goal was to not let them get a lot of three-pointers and it was effective,” Cambron said. “They struggled with that early on, not being able to get shots off

and they were missing shots and turning it over.”

The Eagles opened up a 24-point lead with 5:27 remaining in the third quarter and with that, Cambron took the opportunity to get some of his guys who don’t see much playing time a chance to gain some postseason experience.

Western Brown was able to cut into the lead a bit with the backups on the floor. Led by seniors Nick Woodyard and Hiro Purdon, the Broncos got to within 12 with 3:55 left, but after an Eagles’ timeout, Milford reestablished their size down low en route to a 23-point win.

The Broncos ended the season 17-4 overall, including a pe rfect 10-0 run through the Southern Buckeye Conference to win the American Division by four games.

“These guys played hard all year long,” Foster said.

“They played hard tonight, we just got outplayed from a basketball perspective. I think we matched their intensity and played just as hard as they did, but as a team they were hitting their shots and we weren’t hitting ours.

We came out a little flat and you c an’t do that come tournament time, you have to be ready to go out the gate.”

Foster believes that the strong senior class was monumental to how the Western Brown program is viewed.

“They were huge,” Foster said of his seven seniors. “I started coaching them when they were freshman. I think the way they play, the way they come in and approach every game, I think it’s changed the way Western Brown has been in the past few years.

“They have paved the way for what’s to come. They played hard all the time and that’s all I could have asked of them.”

eight early points while also providing a presence defensively that kept the Blue Jays tentative early on.

Finally, late the second quarter, the Blue Jays were able to break through as two Bennett free throws and a Mitchell 3-pointer gave Ripley a five point lead, 30-25, at half.

Like it has been all season long, the Blue Jays offensive success in the second quarter led to better defense.

“Our defense feeds off our offense,” Adams said. “Once we hit a few shots the guys confidence starts getting up (and) we start getting rebounds and playing better defense.”

But once Mariemont turned up their intensity to start the third quarter, the game got much tighter.

After Saelens hit a 3-pointer and Kirschner finished at the basket off a Bennett dish to put the Blue Jays up 50-44, Matt Stewart answered with a layup to close the gap to four as the teams entered the final quarter.

The Warriors continued to fight back and suddenly, after Terry Sparks put back off a teammates miss, it was a two point game, 52-50, with 7:07 left.

With the Warriors threatening to overtake them, the Blue Jays responded.

A Mitchell jumper kick started a 10-0 run that, after Austin Brooks hit two free throws and Perkins hit a layup while being fouled, pushed the Blue Jays to a 62-50 lead with 4:03 left.

One of the big reasons the Blue Jays were able to take the lead late was the play of their bench. Kirschner and Dylan Arnett played well but it was Brooks -- who scored four points and grabbed seven rebounds -- who may have had the biggest contribution.

“That’s kind of what we’ve been looking from Austin all year,” Adams said. “We talked about it before the game, guys stepping up and doing their jobs and knowing their roles. I couldn’t ask for more out of Austin.”

It was then, after a Max Long 3-pointer cut the Ripley lead to 62-53, that the Warriors began to foul the Blue Jays and send them to the line to make them earn the win.

Even as they were shooting about 50% at the line, the Blue Jays still held a nine point lead, 69-60, with 1:22 left after Saelens hit one of two free throws.

Another Long 3-pointer cut the lead to six, 69-63, before Haley missed two free throws.

The Blue Jays escaped further damage as Warriors center Nick Butcher traveled after he grabbed the defensive board.

Two free throws from Mitchell made it an eight point game again, 71-63, with 1:01 left.

But the Warriors cut the deficit to five after hitting 3-4 free throws on their next possession.

That would be as close as Mariemont got, however, even as the Blue Jays hit just 2-8 at the charity stripe the final minute.

“It was like the trickle effect.

Everybody shot free throws, and we had three good free throw shooters, and they all missed,” Adams said. “It started getting in their head.”

As if the final minutes couldn’t get any worse, Ripley had both Perkins and Bennett leave the game in the final minute with injuries.

Saelens led the way with 21 points while Perkins added 17, Bennett 11 and Mitchell 10.

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“She was getting a little feisty there,” Rosselot said of guard Lovely. “But, I mean, I tried to stay with her.”

Though much of Rosselot’s effort was saved for the defensive end, she gave her team the lead the next time down the floor as she hit two free throws after being fouled.

Despite their resiliency, it looked like it might not be enough for the Lady Rockets as Sophie Sonneman and Lovely converted layups on back-to-back possessions to give Greeneview a 4846 lead with 1:07 left.

Coming out of a Fayetteville timeout, Eyre quickly tied the game at 48 when she hit a short leaner off glass in the lane with 52 seconds left.

And with the game on the line, and Rosselot worn down after playing fantastic defense on Lovely that held her to just four points the first 21 minutes of the game, the Lady Rockets picked each other up.

Eyre helped Rosselot keep Lovely from getting a look with the game tied and it ultimately led to a Lady Rams turnover.

“I knew (Rosselot) was worn out from all the rest of the game so I figured I’d help her out and give her a break so (Lovely) couldn’t get open,” Eyre said.

Their defense set up Eyre on the offensive end. After killing

some clock, she took off towards the basket and was fouled with 10.9 seconds left.

Eyre hit the first free throw to give the Lady Rockets a 49-48 lead but missed the second.

Lovely grabbed the rebound and turned up court. Despite the miss the only thing on Eyre and Rosselot respective minds, they said after the game, was finding Lovely and not letting her get a shot off.

Their plan worked as Lovely passed to Sonneman under the basket but she was too deep and didn’t get off an actual attempt at the basket. The Lady Rams grabbed the loose ball but could not get a shot off before the buzzer sounded.

“It’s awesome because last year we didn’t make it that far,” Eyre said of the win. “We lost in this game. It just feels better to be able to go farther than last year.”

The win, the Lady Rockets 21st, secured the second most wins in a season in school history.

Greeneview 48 Lovely 7 4 22, Sonneman 2 2 6, Liming 2 0 4, Siebenaler 3 0 7, Walters 2 0 4, Combs 1 1 3, Rice 1 0 2. Totals: 18 7 48.

Fayetteville (21-2) Rosselot 2 6 11, Eyre 6 8 20, Smyth 2 0 4, Scoggins 4 0 8, Plapp 0 0 0, Carson 3 0 6. Totals: 17 14 49.

Halftime: F 26-18. 3-pointers: G 5 (Lovely 4, Siebenaler); F 1 (Rosselot).

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“I just stayed with it,” D.J. Iles said of making the free throws. “I shoot them every day.”

While Iles stuffed the stat sheet and played a big part in the win, it took a cohesive team effort to knock off the Eagles and move into the sectional title game against Cincinnati Country Day on Friday night at 8:00 p.m. at Oak

Hills.

Though their contributions won’t fill up the stat sheet, Iles teammates played hard all night long as they played great defense and made the hustle plays needed to win.

“That was a good complete game,” Darryl Iles said. “I still think it was a good team game, I know D.J. had 41, but it couldn’t have happened without the other players.”

Clark and Corey Lykins added eight points in the win while Fowler scored six and Toby Lykins scored a bucket.

The Rockets got to the sec-

ond round of the sectional after beating Seven Hills on Feb. 24 by a score of 53-49. Clark scored a team-best 21 points in that win.

Middletown Christian 53 Wise 3 3 9, King 1 1 3, Adams 1 0 2, Henderson 5 9 19, Cobb 1 5 7, Hutson 3 0 8, Hall 2 0 5.

Totals: 16 18 53.

Fayetteville (8-14) 65 Iles 9 21 41, Clark 4 0 8, T. Lykins 1 0 2, Fowler 3 0 6, C. Lykins 3 0 8. Totals: 20 21 65.

Halftime: F 31-26. 3-pointers: MC 3 (Hutson 2, Hall); F 4 (Iles 2, C. Lykins 2).

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Ripley’s Niya Royal looks for a lane along the baseline during the Lady Jays sectional game with Georgetown last Thursday night at Wilmington High School.

combined to hit all six of their free throws in the final 33.9 seconds for the win.

“Those were big shots.

Those were, probably, the key to the game knocking those free throws down,” Cropper said.

Much like the game against the Lady G-Men, the Lady Jays fought all year long to a 14-8 record. They always competed and never were really out of any game.

Four of their five starters return next year as do both players who saw minutes of the bench consistently. They will say goodbye to Hamilton, who played just one year for Ripley, but was a key cog on this years squad.

“They play hard,” Coleman said of his team. “We’re not very big, outside of Lydia and Tori (Boone), but our guards are small compared to everybody. That makes it hard on them. But I told them in there a minute ago, I can’t fault the effort at all. At all.”

Ripley (14-8) 53 N. Royal 6 4 16, Hamilton 8 1 17, Boone 2 1 5, Garrison 1 0 3, Gilkerson 4 0 8, Payne 2 0 4. Totals: 23 6 53.

Georgetown (21-2) 61 Carter 2 3 7, Kidwell 3 3 9, Pack 5 4 14, Whitaker 3 4 11, Hatfield 6 3 16, Carrington 2 0 4. Totals: 21 17 61.

Halftime: G 30-21. 3-pointers: R 1 (Garrison); G 2 (Whitaker, Hatfield).

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The Fayetteville extended pressure defense helped the Rockets turn around their sectional game against Middletown Christian on Wednesday night. D.J. Iles defends Eagles guard Zach Wise as teammates Corey Lykins (3), Trevor Clark (23) and Dave Kranz (11) prepare to help.

Fayetteville spring sports fundraiser The Fayetteville High School baseball and softball teams will be hosting a men’s adult 5 on 5 basketball tournament called ‘The Ville’ at the Fayetteville schools on March 17-18.

To register and for more information contact Mr. Tim Carlier at (513) 8752455 or via email at tim.carlier@fp.k12.oh.us.

Slow start dooms Lady Broncos in CHCA’s big second quarter dooms sectional final against Talawanda G-Men as season comes to an end

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It continued to go back and forth as the Lady G-Men held on to their lead against the Ripley full court press.

While the press helped create 17 Lady G-Men turnovers, it also gave way to some easy baskets.

Two times in a row -- before and after a Niya Royal layup -Hatfield got behind the Lady Jay press for easy lay ins. The second of which helped keep the Lady G-Men lead at six, 54-48, with 2:17 left.

“I’m sure coach Coleman would say the same thing that their pressure hurt us but at the same time we were able to get some easy ones against it,” Cropper said. “It was kind of wash, I guess in some ways, from our viewpoint because we did score easy baskets.”

But the Lady Jays had one last run in them.

A Hamilton free throw and then a layup on the next possession got Ripley within three before Kidwell hit one of two free throws to keep the Lady G-Men ahead by four, 55-51, with 1:01 left.

Niya Royal got the deficit down to two, 55-53, when she was fouled the next trip down the floor and made both free throws with 47.6 seconds left.

That would be as close as the Lady Jays could get, though. They couldn’t find their stroke in the final 40 seconds and Whitaker, Carter and Pack

Rockets: Iles leads strong effort in surprising run to sectional final

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CINCINNATI-- As well as the Western Brown girls basketball team had been at overcoming late deficits all year long, they reached a point last Saturday in the sectional final against Talawanda where they just couldn’t overcome their slow start.

Much of the slow start could be attributed to two things: Lady Broncos leading scorer Kylie Garrett being relegated to the bench for much of the first half with foul trouble and the strong play, from the tip, of the Lady Braves two talented inside players -- Ana Richter and Caitlyn Calhoun.

The combination of Richter and Calhoun in the post helped the Lady Braves jump out to a big lead in the second quarter and they overcame a Lady Broncos rally to start the third quarter to come away with a 71-57 victory in the Southwest District Division II sectional at Withrow High School.

“We were outsized at almost every position so we consequently gave up some inside points and some inside rebounding,” Western Brown coach Kyle Fender said. “ We struggled to match their physicality on the low block. I thought we were a little undersized and that was most of the problem there.”

With about two minutes gone in the opening quarter, Richter and Calhoun scored eight straight points -- all off of offensive rebounds -- to help Talawanda to a 10-4 lead.

Right after Richter layed the ball back in after grabbing teammate Brilyn Webb’s miss, Garrett picked up her second foul and went to the bench with 4:54 left in the opening quarter.

Morgan Wright kept the Lady Broncos close as she grabbed her own miss and went right back to the basket and layed it in to cut the Lady Braves lead to 10-6 with 4:20 left in the quarter.

But the Lady Braves post duo scored eight more points to open up a 10 point lead, 18-8, before Hannah Wiesenhahn was fouled and hit two free throws to cut the Lady Broncos lead to eight as the second quarter began.

Just as soon as the second quarter began, Garrett -- who had re-entered the game to start the second quarter -- picked up her third foul as she was called for reaching over the back on the Lady Broncos opening possession of the quarter. She would have to sit for the final seven minutes of the half.

“That didn't helps us get off to a very good start,” Fender said of Garrett’s foul trouble. “We had to play a good chunk of the game, primarily the first half, without our leading scorer. She's also a good rebounder so that hurt there, too.”

CINCINNATI-- Sometimes there is just no substitute for experience.

The Georgetown boys basketball team found out just how true that statement was in their 59-38 loss to Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy last Saturday in the opening round of the Southwest District Division III sectional at Turpin High School.

With a lineup consisting of three freshman and a sophomore, the G-Men succumbed the Eagles full court pressure in the second quarter as they were outscored 19-4 and found themselves in a hole too big to dig out from.

“We didn’t handle the pressure,” Georgetown coach Jerry Underwood said. “I think the intensity...it’s like I told them before, I said I’ll tell you about and prepare you for it but until you play, you know, it’s just different.

The tournament games are just different.

“They were very prepared for us and I just think they overwhelmed us (with) physicality.

Their strength hurt us. And our eyes were big today. We definitely looked young.”

By the time one minute had ran off the clock in the second quarter last Saturday, the G-Men looked to be digging in for the long haul against the Eagles with the game tied at 10 all.

It was then that the deep Eagles squad came out in a full court pressure package that quickly got results.

Three quick Georgetown turnovers led to a 5-0 spurt that pushed the Eagles to a 15-10 lead with 5:44 left in the half.

Though the pressure was seeing the results desired, the G-Men were still hanging around.

They got even closer with 4:44 left when Jacob Miller hit a jumper at the free throw line as he was fouled. He missed the free throw but had already cut the G-Men deficit to 15-12.

But the final four and a half minutes of the first half turned out to be the difference in the game.

With the pressure continually giving the G-Men problems -they had 12 turnovers in the quarter -- the Eagles offense began to click.

An Adam Chappelle layup answered Miller’s jumper and pushed the Eagles on top by five again.

Turnovers on each of the GMen’s next three possessions were answered by Eagle baskets.

Back-to-back 3-pointers from Cody DiFabio pushed the Eagles ahead by 11, 23-12, before

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Western Brown’s Ty Henry drives to the basket last Saturday at Withrow High School.

Eight straight points from the Lady Braves post duo to open the second quarter pushed Talawanda to a 26-10. Their teammates, for the first time in the game, then reached the scorebook as Lexie Froehlke and Brilyn Webb combined to hit four straight free throws to push the Lady Brave lead to 20 with 2:49 left before half.

The Richter/Calhoun duo scored 26 of the Lady Braves 32 first half points.

With their backs against the wall the Lady Broncos responded.

Six points to the end the half helped the Lady Broncos cut the Talawanda lead to 16 at the break.

Then the Lady Broncos, as they turned up the defensive intensity, began their comeback down 37-16.

Ty Henry got the Lady Broncos going as she finished a three point play with a made free throw.

Garrett then scored four straight points to cut the Western Brown deficit to 14, 42-28, before Henry stole a Talawanda pass and went the other way for a layup.

After the Lady Broncos forced a Lady Brave miss and Elizabeth Carter corralled the defensive board, Garrett was fouled as she attacked the basket. Her two free throws cut the Talawanda lead to 10, 42-32, with 2:06 left in the third.

“We talked about rotating faster and using aggressiveness to compensate for the lack of size and I think that helped us out in the second half,” Fender said.

Just as it seemed the Lady Broncos has seized control, a pivotal play took place.

Just as it seemed that Henry had grabbed a defensive rebound after another Lady Bronco stop, a Talawanda player got her hands on the ball for a second or two before Henry pulled the ball down and it was called a jump ball that kept the ball with the Lady Braves.

On that same possession Richter would go on to grab an offensive rebound and lay it back in to push the Lady Braves ahead by 12.

The play seemed to change

momentum once again as Talawanda scored five more points in the final minute of the quarter to go up 17, 49-32.

“Once we cut it to 10 and were not able to cut it to single digit lead, I think that was pivotal,” Fender said.

The Lady Braves pushed the lead out to 20, 57-37, early in the final quarter but the Lady Broncos continued to fight.

Four straight points from Carter cut the lead to 17 but it was too late. They cut the lead late but never got closer than the final 14 point spread.

“We never really quit, our girls played hard to the final horn,” Fender said. “Just like the first half, we dug ourselves too big of a hole to dig out of.”

Garrett and Henry each scored 16 points to lead Western Brown while Wright added 13 points.

Though it ended in a disappointing fashion, it was a very good season for the Lady Broncos.

They finished 17-5, won the Southern Buckeye Conference American Division outright with a 9-1 record and won their first postseason game in nearly six years.

“Disappointed to see the season end but at the same time we accomplished a lot this year,” Fender said. “I feel we made some big strides for the program.”

Most of the Lady Broncos core returns next year but they will say goodbye to seniors Wright and Carter. “We're certainly going to miss Morgan and Elizabeth,” Fender said. “They were two big pieces of our puzzle.”

Talawanda 71 Richter 8 10 26, Richardson 3 2 8, Bristyl Webb 1 0 2, Calhoun 7 3 17, Brilyn Webb 4 3 13, L. Froehlke 0 4 4, M. Froehlke 0 1 1. Totals: 23 23 71.

Western Brown (17-5) 57 Garrett 3 8 16, Henry 5 5 16, Wright 6 0 13, Seigla 1 1 3, Wiesenhahn 0 4 4, Dowd 0 1 1.

Totals: 15 19 57.

Halftime: T 32-16. 3-pointers: T 2 (Brilyn Webb 2); WB 4 (Garrett 2, Henry, Wright).

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Georgetown’s Jake Cropper goes up for a jumper in the lane during the G-Men’s sectional game with CHCA last Saturday evening at Turpin High School.

two free throws from Jon Price increased the CHCA lead to 13 with 2:07 left in the half.

“They shot the ball real well the first half, too,” Underwood said. “They came out and hit a couple threes and we went in a zone and then they had a couple other players hit some threes on us.”

The Eagles increased their lead to 17, 29-12, at the break when Price -- who scored a game best 16 points to go along with eight steals -- hit a fade away jumper on the baseline right before the buzzer sounded.

“I definitely think we’re better than we played today,” Underwood said. “It’s just that our turnovers certainly didn’t give us any opportunities. And it got them easy buckets.”

The youthful G-Men continued to fight in the second half as back-to-back buckets by BruceDerrick Williams and Gage Bradley in the post cut the deficit to 16, 33-17, about two and a half minutes into the third quarter.

Despite their effort in the second half, the G-Men would get no closer as the Eagles depth helped them stay in front the rest of the night.

“They were disciplined enough offensively that when they got ahead of us they made it very hard,” Underwood said.

Though a disappointing end to a solid season, there were a couple things to be excited about afterwards.

Chief among them was the return of junior big man Tom Cropper, who had missed most of the season after his cancer came out of remission as the season began.

After battling through treatment the past few months, Cropper returned to the court in a big way as he played well and scored a basket with 5:32 left in the game.

“Sometimes it puts the game in perspective, all the things that happen in a years time,” Underwood said. “That was definitely one of the great stories of our year was him being able to fight through that and come back and be back by the end of the year.”

And the future is bright for the G-Men basketball program.

With just one senior on this year’s team -- Austin West, who scored a basket late in his final game -- the G-Men return their entire starting lineup and bench.

Though they finished 11-10 and 6-4 in the Southern Buckeye Conference National Division, Underwood felt this season was a positive as it set the foundation for the future.

“The kids have played hard all year. They’ve given great effort,’ he said. “It’s just our execution, sometimes, wasn’t where it needs to be but that’s part of learning. It’s part of the process.

Overall, I was pleased with it.”

CHCA 59 Chappelle 3 0 6, Price 5 4 16, Tedrick 2 0 4, Obannon 0 0 0, Tedrick 1 0 2, DiFabio 2 0 6, Drosos 4 3 12, Overstreet 2 0 4, Carter 1 0 3, Caroso 1 0 2, Prescott 1 0 2, Smith 1 0 2. Totals: 23 7 59.

Georgetown (11-10) 38 Bradley 4 1 9, J. Cropper 1 4 6, Miller 2 0 4, Williams 2 3 7, Lewis 3 0 6, Sandlin 1 0 2, T. Cropper 1 0 2, West 1 0 2. Totals: 15 8 38.

Halftime: CHCA 29-12. 3pointers; CHCA 5 (Price 2, DiFabio 2, Drosos).

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Pancake N’ Sausage Breakfast All You Can Eat, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club will be held on Saturday, March 3 from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Russellville Elementary School. tickets are $4 at the door, children under 11 are only $1.50, under 4, free. Tickets may be purchased from any Kiwanis member or call (937) 378-3066.

13th Annual “Charity Auction” sponsored by SATH (Supplementary Assistance to the Handicapped) will be held on Saturday, March 3 at 10 a.m. at the Highland County Fairgrounds in the Wharton Building. Proceeds will be used for children with special needs in Adams, Brown, Clinton, Fayette and Highland counties. For more information contact Linda Allen at (937) 393-1904 ext. 131 or visit www.kampdovetail.com.

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Spring Fling Concert with Scotty Anderson will be held on Saturday, March 3 at All Creatures Animal Hospital, 1894 Ohio Pike in Amelia. Admission is only $10. this is a fundraiser for Friends of Noah Adoption Center. (Noah Saved Them First, Now It’s Our Turn). Includes refreshments and door prizes. For details call (513) 797-7387.

Free Community Dinner, sponsored by the Sardinia United Methodist Church will be held on Saturday, March 3 and Saturday, March 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church, 105 South main Street in Sardinia.

Please join us for food and fellowship.

SUNDAY, March 4 All You Can Eat Breakfast, sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 265 Foundry Avenue in Batavia will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 4 at a cost of only $7. The FOE will be serving eggs, bacon, sausage, ham steak, hash browns, biscuits/gravy, waffles, toast, juice and coffee. Call (513) 732-9035 for more information and carry out.

MONDAY March 5 TOPS Chapter in Mt. Orab will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 5, at the Mt. Orab Public Library, 613 S. High St. Further information is available by calling Hope Fain at (937) 444-0404.

Eagle Township Trustees will meet in regular session on Monday, March 5 at 7 p.m. in Fincastle. The public is invited to attend this meeting.

Information Session for BA in Applied Administration, at UC Clermont College will be held on Monday, March 5 at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. in McDonough 205 at the Clermont College Campus. For details call (513) 558-6197.

Aberdeen Village Council will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 5. This meeting is open to the public.

Mt. Orab Village Council will meet in regular session at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6.

This meeting is open to the public.

Burger Bash at Wendy’s sponsored by the Eastern High School students will be held on Tuesday, March 6 from 5 to 9 p.m.

A portion of all sales will be donated to help students attend an art and photography field trip to New York City. Please come out an support this event.

Election Day Luncheon, Tuesday, March 6 in Decatur at Charles Moore Auditorium at the Decatur Community Center on St. Rt. 125. Menu will include soups, sandwiches, desserts and refreshments. Serving will continue throughout the day. This luncheon is sponsored by the Byrd Township School Preservation Committee.

Election Day Luncheon sponsored by Williamsburg American Legion Auxiliary Unit #288 will be held on Tuesday, March 6 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Legion Post, 208 East Main Street. Menu consists of bean soup and cornbread or chili, hot dog, dessert and tea or coffee for only $5.

Call 724-9915 for carry-out orders. Proceeds benefit the Medical Scholarship.

Williamsburg Garden Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6 at the Presbyterian Church, Second and Gay Streets.

Program will be, “Healthy Soil for Healthy Plants, presented by Susie Steffensen. For more information call 724-3657 or visit www.williamsburg-garden-club.org.

Men’s A-Cappella Group Singing Lessons, will be performing on Tuesday, March 6, sponsored by the Southern Gateway Chorus, held at the Harmony Lodge, 646 East Epworth Avenue in Cincinnati.

This 85-man chorus is composed of singers from 10 to 81. To learn more visit www.southerngateway.org/sing or call (877) 474-2463, ext. 2.

Phileo Ministries Clothing Ministry 110 Winchester Street in Sardinia, will be open to people in the tri-county area 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 6. This ministry is of the Tri-County Baptist Church. For more information call (937) 446-1416.

Election Day Chili Dinner at Bible Chapel U.C.C. will be held on Tuesday, March 6 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Menu includes chili, pimento cheese or peanut butter sandwiches, desserts, soft drinks and coffee. Carry out available by calling (937) 379-2836. The church is located at 119 North Avenue in Hamersville, one block north of St. Rt. 125. Everyone is welcome.

Zumba Classes will be offered by Snap Fitness, 127 North Point Drive in Mt. Orab at 6:30 on Tuesday, March 6. 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. at the center on Tuesday, March 6. Members of Snap Fitness as well as non-members are welcome. Please call (937) 444-5230 for details.

Relay for Life Team Captains meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 14 at 6 p.m. with a committee meeting following at 7 p.m. at Greystone Country Homes, model home at 221 Hughes Blvd. in Mt. Orab. Please plan to attend this event.

Brown County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, at the commissioners office, 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown. The public is invited to attend.

Jefferson Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7 in Russellville. This meeting is open to the public.

Sit and Stitch will meet 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 7, at the Sardinia Public Library, 13309 Purdy Road, Sardinia.

Anyone who is a crocheter or spinner or who wants to learn, is invited to attend and bring a current project. Children are welcome. Further information is available by calling (937) 403-8481 or (513) 314-1656.

TOPS Chapter in Aberdeen will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, at the River Bend Apartments Community Room.

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

THURSDAY, March 8 Kickboxing Classes will be offered on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on March 8, at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive. These classes are open to members as well as non-members. For details call (937) 444-5230.

Green Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 8 in Greenbush. This meeting is open to the public.

Grief Support Group, sponsored by Stein Hospice, will be held for adults who have lost an adult loved one. This support group is free and open to any adult. The meeting will be held on Thursday, March 8, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown at 2003 Veterans Blvd. For more information contact Hope Seavers at (800) 625-5269 or email hseavers@steinhospice.org.

Yoga Classes will be offered at the Snap Fitness Center in Mt. Orab, 127 North Point Drive beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8. These classes are open to both members and non-members. Call (937) 444-5230 for more information.

Union Township Trustees will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 8 at the Library. The public is invited to attend this open meeting.

Ohio Pesticide Commercial Applicator Recertification Conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High Street in Columbus on Thursday, March 8.

For more information call (614) 292-4070.

Georgetown Village Council will meet in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 8. This meeting is open to the public.

WEDNESDAY, March 7

TOPS Chapter in Sardinia will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 5, at Sardinia Church of the Nazarene on SardiniaMowrystown Road. Further information is available by calling Regina Davidson at (937) 446-3714.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter in Winchester will meet at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, March 7, at Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union, 1540 Tri-County Highway, Winchester. Further information is available by calling Bobbi Wilson at (937) 446-4662.

TOPS Chapter in Ripley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 5, at the Ripley Church of the Nazarene, 230 North Second Street. Further information is available by calling Kaye Nichols at (937) 377-2501.

Yoga Classes will be offered by The Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7. For more information on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (937) 444-3446.

TUESDAY, March 6

Belly Dancing Classes will be offered Wednesday, March 7, from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m at the Hospice Center located on Hughes Blvd in Mt. Orab. For more infor-

Alcoholics Anonymous in Sardinia meets from 11 a.m. until noon each Tuesday

mation on this class please contact Jane Amiot at (937) 444-3446.

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Country Music Show, featuring the Central Ohio Opry Band will be held at 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 3 at the Clay Township Community Park (formerly Buford Elementary School, 2471 St. Rt. 138 West in Buford. The cost is only $8. The event will include concessions and a 50/50 drawing. Kids under 12 are free. For more information call (937) 365-1528 or (937) 218-0261.

morning at the Sardinia Town Hall. Please enter the back door. For more information call (937) 444-3877.

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

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

FRIDAY, March 9 Fish Fry at the Fayetteville Fire Department will be held each Friday for six weeks, including Fridays, March 9, 16, 23 and 30 and on Friday, April 6. The fish fry will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the firehouse. Menu

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St. Michaels, Ripley holding the only all-you-can-eat fish fry The St. Michael School, Ripley, Ohio are now holding their annual Friday Lenten Fish Frys and they will run every Friday during March. The time is 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Despite the rough economy, we are still proud to announce we have the only All You Can Eat Fish Fry’s in the area! The all you can eat menu this year includes baked or batter fried fish, macaroni and cheese or french fries, baked beans, and cole slaw. Your drinks are also included with lemonade, iced tea and coffee. Spectacular home made desserts will be available each week and are from the children at St. Michael and are by donation only.

The money from the desserts will help fund each classes spring field trip. The costs of the meals are $9.00 for adult and $5.00 for children 12 and under. Not under the all you can eat menu, we are also offering shrimp and oyster dinners. They are $9.00 also and an oyster sandwich is $5.00 Carryout is also available. Stop in and get a meal to go or if you are short on time call ahead (937) 392-1356. Lunch Fish-n-Chips and slaw will be served from 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. each of the above mentioned Friday’s and the cost is $6.00. The lunch is carryout only and you must call ahead (937) 392-1356. The dinner is held in St. Michael Hall, 4th Street Ripley, Ohio. Come and join the great fun at the fish frys! All proceeds go directly to St. Michael’s School. Please note there will be NO Fish Fry on April 6, Good Friday. includes fried fish, shrimp, chicken nuggets, hushpuppies, macaroni and cheese, french fries, cottage cheese, apple sauce, cole slaw, beverage and homemade dessert.

For more information contact Jenny Rosselot at (513) 875-3824.

“Parents Night Out” sponsored by the West Fork Baptist Church, 10127 West Fork Road in Georgetown (near Wahlsburg) will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 9 at the church. For more information on the safety of this program call Joe at (937) 217-1824 or (937) 378-3335.

Free knitting and crocheting classes at the Rambler Center (old Russellville-Jefferson High School) in Russellville will be held 10 a.m.-noon Friday, March 9. 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, March 10 $11,000 Raffle/Dance/Dinner sponsored

by St. Angela Merici Parish, will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight in Daly Hall, St. Patrick Chapel in Fayetteville on Saturday, March 10. First Prize is $5,000, 2nd prize is $2,000 and 3rd prize is $1,000. Only 500 tickets sold. (St. Angela Merici Parish reserves the right to pro-rate prize money if all 500 tickets are not sold). Beverages available for purchase. Call the parish office for tickets or more information at (513) 8755020.

Ladies Tea at Winchester First Church of Christ will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 10 at the church located at 1408 Tri-County Road. This event is free to all and will include a variety of fine tea, served with an elegant lunch and tastetempting desserts. It will also include a style show hosted by Alta Beasley, featuring cos-

COURT NEWS Property Sales

Probate

Eugene V. and Judith A. Hammons to Judith A. Hammons, 12.60 acres of land in Byrd Township, filed 2/16/2012 Leonard J. Brown, Jr., to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, 2 acres of land in Clark Township, filed 2/22/2012, $8,000 John W. and Jessica Barber and Wells Fargo Bank to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 3.60 acres and 3.56 acres of land in Clark Township and 1.45 acres and 1.49 acres of land in Scott Township, filed 2/16/2012 Shane T. Teegarden to Doug Bell, Lot 3453, Lot 3454 and Lot 3455 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Franklin Township, filed 2/22/2012, $10,000 George Watson and Wells Fargo Bank NA to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, .47 acres of land in Mt. Orab, Green Township, filed 2/21/2012 Cynthia D. Grande to David A. Wamsley, .12 acres and .76 acres of land in Huntington Township and Lot 33 and Lot 34 in Huntington Township, filed 2/16/2012, $10,000 Eugene E. Marois, trustee to Alan Marois, .26 acres of land in Huntington Township, filed 2/16/2012 Phillip S. and Karen Byrum to Scott T. and Sonya K. Fischesser, Lot 3 in River Terrace Sub., Huntington Township, filed 2/16/2012, $74,500 Randy L. and Rebecca L. Scott to Rebecca L. Scott, Out Lot 11 in Huntington Park Sub., in Aberdeen, Huntington Township, filed 2/16/2012 Alan and Joyce Strecker to Alan Thomas and Tanya Strecker, Lot 536 in Lake Waynoka Sub., Jackson Township, filed 2/22/2012 Bethany A. Blust and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company to Bethany A. Blust, Lot 1, RHook Addition, Lot 1 Hook Addition, Lot 3 and Lot 4 in Hook Addition, Russellville, Jefferson Township, filed 2/16/2012 Gerald and Jeannie Otten to Jeannie otten, .12 acres of land, Lot 57, Lot 58 and Lot 59 in Feesburg Lots in Lewis Township, filed 2/16/2012 William W. and Beverly A. Ferguson to Mary Berryman and Willis Sexton Sr., Lot 35, Lot 36 and Lot 44 in Ro-Da-Pa Acres Sub., in Lewis Township, filed 2/16/2012 $95,000 Dorothy Miller to Kendall R. Houck, 50.97 acres of land in Perry Township, filed 2/16/2012, $170,000 Roy L. Sparks to William and Cheryl Pritchard and Bridgette and Ronald Pritchard, 56.25 acres of land in Perry Township, filed 2/22/2012, $371,648 Jerry and Julie Belcher to Amy Jo and Steve Bruce Fogle, 6.76 acres of land in Perry Township, filed 2/22/2012, $85,000 Ryan J. Becht and James Munninghoff to Ryan J. Becht, Lot 8 in Grant Acres Sub., Pike Township, filed 2/16/2012 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and Steven and Nancy Hall to Robert F. and Laura Schulten, .85 acres of land in Mt. Orab, Pike Township, filed 2/22/2012, $185,975 John A. Ruthven and Judith M. Ruthven, trustees, to John A. Ruthven, trustee, Lot 177, Lot 178, Lot 263, Lot 171 and Lot 179 in the Village of Georgetown, Pleasant Township, filed 2/22/2012 James A. and Betty M. Heathcote to Elizabeth M. Heathcote, 13.94 acres and 53.30 acres of land in Scott Township, filed 2/16/2012 Ronald Johnson to Charles D. and Kimberly S. Moore, 1.67 acres of land in Scott Township, filed 2/21/2012, $8,500 Morris E. Williams to Tammy Aliff, 2 acres and 2.26 acres of land in Scott Township, filed 2/22/2012 Fred J. and Alice N. Welage to Alice N. Welage, .14 acres and 2.15 acres of land in Sterling Township, filed 2/16/2012 Terrence and Kimberly Myers to Kimberly Myers, .48 acres of land in Union Township, filed 2/22/2012 Paul T. Owens to Merchants National Bank, Lot 102, Lot 103, Lot 192, Lot 193, Lot 175, Lot 176, in Lot 177A part and Lot 178A part in the Village of Ripley, Union Township, filed 2/16/2012, $50,000 Ruth A. and Gerald Owens to Kim and Ken Owens, trustees, Lot 15 in Woodland Sub., Mt. Orab, Sterling Township, filed 2/16/2012

Richard J. Doss, Sardinia, case #20121030, DOD 4/3/2011, filed 2/21/2012 Philip S. Dunn, Winchester, case #20121028, DOD 1/24/2012, filed 2/16/2012 James Elwood Reed, Blanchester, case #20121031, DOD 8/16/2011, filed 2/22/2012 Dorothy S. Wilson, Georgetown, case #20121029, DOD 8/20/2008, filed 2/21/2012 Douglas Winchenbach, Williamsburg case #20121032, DOD 7/14/2011, filed 2/22/2012

Marriages Tiffanie Nichole Braden, 23, Russellville, store manager to marry Jeffrey Allan Carlson, 27, Russellville, assistant manager dietary, filed 2/17/2012 Brandy Kelch, 29, Russellville, LPN to marry James Pollitt, Jr., 32, Russellville, mechanic, filed 2/22/2012 Brittany Ann Dodson, 20, Ripley, cashier to marry Daryl Shane Stykes, 36, Ripley, unemployed, filed 2/24/2012

Common Pleas CIVIL CASES Mike Brown versus Shane Leinberger, case #20120156, filed 2/16/2012, Action: civil stalking Fifth Third Mortgage Corporation versus Amy Honerkamp, case #20120164, filed 2/16/2012, Action: foreclosures Merchants National Bank versus Carol Hines, case #20120167, filed 2/17/2012, Action: foreclosures Jordan Eyse Snow versus Robin L. Craig, case #210120168, filed 2/21/2012, Action: other civil stalking Lvnv Funding versus Michelle Collins, case #20120170, filed 2/21/2012, Action: other civil Pride Acquisition LLC versus Stella Glasscock, case #20120171, filed 2/22/2012, Action: other civil Jevon Barr versus Keshia N. McRoberts, case #20120172, filed 2/22/2012, Action: other torts (personal injury) Bank of America NA Successor versus Michael Yale, case #20120173, filed 2/22/2012, Action: foreclosures Deutsche Bank National Trust Company versus Marsha Jones, case #20120174, filed 2/22/2012, Action: foreclosures Brittany Brierly versus Brandie Faul, case #20120175, filed 2/22/2012, Action: civil stalking Brittany Brierly versus Chad Croucher, case #20120176, filed 2/22/2012, Action: civil stalking U.S. Bank National Association versus Ryan Gladwell, case #20120177, filed 2/22/2012, Action: foreclosures JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, versus Tommy R. Creek, case #20120178, filed 2/22/2012, Action: foreclosures JPMorgan Chase Bank, National versus Lloyd Shane Campbell, case #20120180, filed 2/23/2012, Action: foreclosures Lvnv Funding LLC versus Silvia A. Sage, case #20120182, filed 2/23/2012, Action: other civil Capital One Bank (USA) versus Louis A. Parker case #20120183, filed 2/23/2012, Action: other civil Capital One Bank USA) NA versus Rebecca L. Brown, case #20120184, filed 2/23/2012, Action: other civil Capital One Bank (USA) NA versus Edwin Mitchell, case #20120185, filed 2/23/2012, Action: other civil

tumes dating from the Civil War era through the 1950’s. For more information call (937) 217-2806 or (937) 695-0428 by March 3.

Phileo Ministries Clothing Ministry 110 Winchester Street in Sardinia, will be open to people in the tri-county area 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 10. This ministry is of the Tri-County Baptist Church. For more information call (937) 446-1416.

UPCOMING EVENTS Library Tea at Chatfield College will be held on Monday, March 26 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the St. Martin Campus, Morgan Building, 20918 St. Rt. 25, featuring homemade baked goods and refreshments. Marguerite Levy-Feibelman, author of “Whisper Your Name into My Ear,”will be speaking about her amazing story of surviving during the Holocaust. To RSVP, please contact Jessica Smith at (513) 875-3344 ext. 140.

Annual Nancy Jewell Chili Supper and Variety Show will be held on Saturday, March 17 beginning at 5 p.m. with chili supper until 7:30 p.m. in the Hamersville School cafeteria. Variety show begins at 8 p.m in school cafetorium Doug Green will emcee this event. Cost is only $3 for adults, $2 for students or $10 per family.

Western Brown LPDC (Licensure and Professional Development Commission) meeting will be held at 4 p.m. at the district office, 476 West main Street in Mt. Orab on Monday, March 19. This meeting is open to the public.

VFW Post 9772 will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14 at the Pike Township building located at 12700 St. Rt. 774. All Veterans who served overseas during war-time and women eligible for the ladies auxiliary are invited and encouraged to attend and become members of the post.

Russelleville Community Action Planners (RCAPS) will meet for its regular monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 19 at the Rambler Center, 203 East Main Street in Russellville. This meeting is open to everyone. For more information call (937) 377-5224.

Annual Women’s Tea, sponsored by Southern State Community College will be held on Wednesday, March 14 at 2 p.m. in the Appalachian Gateway Center on south campus in Fincastle near Sardinia, 12681 US 62. The event will celebrate National Women’s History Month. This year’s honoree is Mary Ayres with guest speaker Candee Basford. For more information call (800) 628-7722, ext, 3681, Mt.Orab Lions Club will meet on Monday, March 12 at the New Harmony Lodge, 110 South High Street in Mt. Orab. This event includes a meal. For more information contact Bob Richmond at (937) 444-4791.

Brown County Master Gardeners will present “Flower Gardening” at 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 15 at the Learning Resources Center of Southern State Community College’s south campus, 12681 US 62 in Fincastle, near Sardinia.

Refreshments will be served. For more information about upcoming events call (800) 628-7722, ext. 3681 or email cthatcher@sscc.edu.

Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District board meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 21 at 7 a.m. at the SWCD office located at 706 South Main Street in Georgetown. This meeting is open to the public.

Brown County Educational Service Center Governing Board will meet on Tuesday, March 20 at 10 a.m. at the center office at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Georgetown. All meetings are open to the public.

Ohio Compost Operator Education Course will be held on Wednesday, March 21 in the Shisler Center, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, 1680 Madison Avenue in Wooster, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration deadline is March 13. The cost for registration is $174 for Organics Recycling Association of Ohio members and $225 for non-members. For more information call (330) 202-3533 or visit www.go.osu.edu/GcZ. Civil War Scholar, Edwin C. Bears to visit Georgetown on Saturday, March 17 at 1:30 p.m. The lecture is sponsored by the U.S. Grant Homestead Association.

The cost is only $10 per person, proceeds will go to the association and the Civil War

Preservation Trust. For more information call (937) 378-3087. The U.S. Grant Homestead and Grant Schoolhouse will also be open for tours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 17.

Memorial Service for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one will be held on Sunday, March 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown. This event is sponsored by Stein Hospice and is open to all. Includes music, prayer and reflection, followed by food and refreshments and an honoring activity facilitated by an art therapist. For more information contact Hope Seavers at 1-800-625-5269 or email hseavers@steinhospice.org.

Please RSVP by March 19.

Ethics Committee Meeting and Regular meeting of the Brown County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be held on Wednesday, March 21 at 4:30 p.m. at Lake Manor Restaurant, 13143 U.S. 68 in Mt. Orab. The public is invited to attend this open meeting.

ABCAP Chili Dinner and Dessert Auction, sponsored by the ABCAP Senior Nutrition will be held on Thursday, March 29 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the ABCAP Building, 406 W. Plum Street in Georgetown. Everyone invited to attend.

“Core Construction Meeting” will be held at 9 a.m. in the board conference room at Eastern Local Schools on Monday, March 12. This meeting is open to the public.

U.S. Grant Celebration in Historic Georgetown will be held Thursday, April 26 through 28. This event celebrates the life and legacy of Ulysses S. Grant. For more information contact Stan Purdy at (937) 3784119 or (937) 378-3087, or email baileyho@frontier.com or visit www.usgrantboyhoodhome.org Fayetteville-Perry Board of Education Meeting, will be held on Thursday, March 15 at 6 p.m. This meeting is open to the public and will be held in the BOE conference room.

Annual quilt and Craft Show, hosted by Chatfield College will be held on Saturday, April 28 at the St. Martin Campus. This show will highlight over 25 area artisans who will exhibit, demonstrate and sell their traditional crafts. Admission is only $3 for adults, $2 for senior citizens and children 12 and under are free. To learn more about this event visit www.chatfield.edu or call (513) 875-3344, ext. 140.

SilentAuction, sponsored by the Sardinia Friends of the Library, is now accepting donated items for the auction to be held this spring in March. Watch this paper for auction date in March and for more details or call (937) 446-1565 for more information.

Brown County Relay for Life Committee is looking for participants and teams to register for the big Relay coming up May 19.

The theme this year is “You Don’t Have to be a Superhero to Fight Against Cancer,” Anyone wanting more information on participating in the Relay for Life, they can visit www.relayforlife.org/browncounty or contact Abbey Sullivan at 1-888-227-6446.

Powerful Night of Praise, Worship and Intercession with Tim Sheets and his praise team from Middletown on Sunday evening, March 18 at 6 p.m. at the Faith in God Fellowship, 7736 US 62 in Russellville.

Pre Diabetes Classes will be offered by Mercy Health throughout the community.

The classes will be taught by diabetes educators who are also registered dietitians.

For a complete list of when and where these classes will be given, please visit www.e-mercy.com or call (513) 956-3729 or (513) 686-6820.

Spring Craft Bazaar, sponsored by the Western Brown Touchdown Club will be held on Saturday, March 31 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Western Brown High School. Now taking applications for booth rentals, 10 X 10 for $35, first come first served. For more information contact Cindy Brumfield for more information at cindymbrumfield@gmail.com or call (513) 3055481.

BrownCounty Sugar Helpers Group will meet on Monday March from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Georgetown Methodist Church. The event will include guest speakers, educational material, diabetic recipes and more.

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gunboat Cairo. He also located two forgotten forts at Grand Gulf, Miss., and was instrumental in having Grand Gulf named a state military monument.

In 1991, Bearss became the National Park Service’s chief historian for military sites. He received the Harry S. Truman Award for Meritorious Service in the field of Civil War History and the Department of the Interior’s Distinguished Service Award. In

Barn Busters 4-H Club to meet Sunday, March 4

BY Allison Daniels Barn Busters 4-H News Reporter The second meeting for the Barn Busters 4-H club was held on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at the Rambler Center in Russellville. The meeting was called to order by our advisor, Jennifer Jones. The roll call was said by Jerrod Young.

The treasurer report was given by Madison Jones. We handed out certificates and pins. Then we had three new members join our club as cloverbuds.

In old business we discussed candy bar sales, project forms and all monies being due soon. Officer training will

be on Thursday, March 8, new advisor orientation is Monday, March 5, and 4-H week is March 11 - 17.

In new business we held Officer elections for this year.

The new officers are: President- Natalie Wagner, Vice President- Jerrod Young, Secretary- Madison Jones, Treasurer- Kalle Reynolds, Historian/News Reporter- Allison Daniels, Safety/HealthJacob Jones, Environmental/Litter- Taylor Dotson, Inspirational- Camryn Pickerill and Recreation- Bryon Helbling.

Our next meeting will be on Sunday, March 4, 4:30 p.m. at the Rambler Center.

The meeting was then adjourned.

A Father-Daughter Dance has been scheduled for Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 6-8 p.m.

Dads are invited to bring your daughter to a special night of dad and daughter time! You’ll also receive a flower to give to your special girl.

Punch and snacks will be provided.

Can’t dance? That’s ok we will provide dance lessons in one room and dancing in another room!

Tickets are $10.00 per father/daughter couple and $5.00 for any additional daughter ticket’s needed.

A professional photographer will be available to com-

Ladies’ Tea to be held

The Clermont Liberty PAC recently endorsed Brad Wenstrup for Congress. Brad Wenstrup released the following statement: "It is a great honor to be endorsed by the Clermont Liberty PAC. I've had the pleasure of working with many of the men and women of the Clermont Liberty PAC over the past year in support of Issue 3, and am thrilled to know that I enjoy their support in the March 6 Primary." *** Wenstrup Endorsed by Anderson Tea Party The Anderson Tea Party recently endorsed Brad Wenstrup for Congress. Brad Wenstrup released the following statement: "It is an honor to receive the endorsement of the Anderson Tea Party. These men and women are tireless advocates for personal liberty and limited government.

I've had the pleasure of working with many of the men and women of the Anderson

A free Ladies' Tea will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 10 at the Winchester First Church of Christ, located at 1408 Tri-County Road. Varieties of fine tea will be served with an elegant lunch and taste-tempting desserts, followed by a historical style show. The style show, hosted

by Alta Beasley, features costumes dating from the Civil War era through the 1950's.

All ladies are invited, but reservations are required.

Please call (937) 217-2806 or (937) 695-0428 by March 3.

Tea Party over the past year in support of Issue 3, and am thrilled to know that I enjoy their support in the March 6 Primary.

The people of Southwest Ohio are ready for principled leadership, and I am ready to serve.

In Congress, I will stay true to my Conservative principles and fight for limited government through lower taxes; an end to unnecessary, job-killing regulations; and a balanced budget."

Brad Wenstrup practices medicine in Cincinnati and serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. He served a one-year deployment as a combat surgeon in Iraq. In addition the Anderson Tea Party, Brad is endorsed by the Clermont Liberty PAC, the Combat Veterans for Congress, Ohio Veterans United, and was voted "Well Qualified" by the Clermont County Republican Party. Learn more at www.USABrad.com.

Doug Green, candidate for State Representative in the newly created 66th District, picked up a significant endorsement today--Doug White, former State Senate President.

“Doug Green is the type of person we need to send to Columbus,” said White.

“Given where this state finds itself today, Doug’s experience is exactly what this district needs.”

Doug Green currently serves as the Auditor for Brown County. He has over 26 years of experience balancing budgets and finding innovative ways to save taxpayers money.

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for Brown County,” continued White. “I know he will take the values of hard work and common sense to the Statehouse“ “I am pleased and much honored to receive an endorsement from Mr. White,” said Doug Green. “Doug White has been a great leader and someone I have always admired during his time as State Representative, Senator and Commerce Director.”

Doug Green is a lifelong resident on the 66th district.

Prior to becoming the Brown County Auditor he served as the County’s Recorder. Doug and his wife Norma Sizemore Green live in Mt. Orab, and are very active in local community and church activities.

with reuse and recycling Spring is just around the corner and you can start preparing for your annual spring cleaning now. You can make the most efficient use of your time by making a pre-cleaning plan for your home by looking at the junk you intend to get rid of by seeing what things you may reuse or recycle. This way when the warm weather hits, you’ll be ready to take advantage of it and get your spring cleaning done in an environmentally sound way.

The first thing you should consider when making your clean-up plan is what items you may be able to reuse. Some of the items you could reuse are common sense items, while other items you could reuse require a little more creative thinking. Old paint is a common sense item to reuse. You may not have use for those old cans of white paint, but someone you know may have a use for it.

This goes for any working items you may find you no longer use during your clean-up. Reusing an old milk jug or five gallon bucket works great to take water to your animals or to water your garden.

Being creative is what really makes reuse fun though. For example, I did a little remodel-

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addition, he was a featured commentator for Ken Burns’ PBS Series “The Civil War”, and also appears on the Arts & Entertainment Channel’s “Civil War Journal”.

Bearss is the author of many works about the Civil War, including “Vicksburg Is the Key”, “Grant Strikes a Fatal Blow”, “Un-vexed to the Sea”, “Fields of Honor: Pivotal Battles of the Civil War”, and his most recent book is “Receding Tide”. Since retiring, he continues to serve as a Civil War consultant and conducts detailed battlefield site tours and seminars for the Smithsonian Study Tours program.

Bearss’ lecture will discuss the impact of the northern victories at Gettysburg & Vicksburg. He will bring his own insights on the topic, and of course, will present them in his own indomitable style.

The U.S. Grant Homestead and the Grant Schoolhouse, both located in Georgetown, will also be open for tours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 17. A fee of $3.00 per person will admit participants to both sites. For more information about these Land of Grant historic sites, see the website at www.usgrantboyhoodhome.org

R’ville Kiwanis hold breakfast fundraiser The Russellville Kiwanis Club is holding an All You Can Eat Pancake N’ Sausage Breakfast on Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Russellville Elementary School.

Tickets are $4.00 at the door, children under 11 are $1.50. Children under 4 are free. Tickets may be purchased from any Kiwanis Member or call (937) 3783066.

Help support the Russellville Kiwanis continue its primary focus: Serving the children of the world.

MOE to hold kindergarten registration On March 29th Mt. Orab Elementary will be holding their Registration for Kindergarten from 9-11 a.m., 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. There will be several drawings and free T-shirts for children registered for Kindergarten on the 29th. We look forward to seeing you there!

memorate your evening at an additional cost.

Proceeds will benefit The Galaxy Dance Company.

To purchase tickets please call Emily at (937) 446-1501 or stop in at Noreen’s school of Dance on Monday or Thursday evenings from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets also available at the door!

Father/Daughter Dance will be held at Noreen’s School of Dance located at 748 N High Street Hillsboro (across from Wendy’s) Open to public! Everyone welcome!

For more information call Emily Huffman 937-446-1501 or email her at rainbowmeadows@directv.net

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SAM PERIN ing last spring and had an old garden bathtub that I no longer needed and none of my friends could use. That’s when I got creative and decided to turn it into a backyard composter. I painted the whole thing black and drilled a couple of holes in it to allow for moisture and air flow. It’s worked out great! Another way I have creatively reused something that was otherwise junk was to take an old bed frame that had fallen apart and reuse it to make shelving in my storage building. The best way to be creative when reusing old stuff is to look at it as valuable resources to create new things instead of just old broken junk. If you can’t find a way to reuse some of your items personally, then consider donating them to organizations such as Helping Hands, Goodwill, or the Salvation Army to reuse.

Once you have separated out all of the stuff you can reuse, then it’s time to see what you can recycle. You don’t just want to send that pile of stuff you just rounded up during your clean-up to the garbage. Take a little time and go through it to see what you can recycle.

Items like old paper, magazines, catalogs, phonebooks, plastic bottles, glass bottles, and steel food cans can all be dropped off at community drop box recycling locations throughout the county. Items made of aluminum, copper, and brass, can often be turned in for money at your local recycling center. Call them to see what their current prices are or to check if an item you have can be recycled.

Reusing and recycling can make your spring cleaning much more fun. Now as you head out to that storage building, barn, or garage just remember to look at the stuff in there in terms of what may be reused or recycled.

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America’s Historian and Civil War scholar Edwin C. Bearss will present “Ebbing Tides, Gettysburg & Vicksburg” at the Gaslight Theater on the corner of S. Main and State Streets, Georgetown, Ohio, on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. The lecture is sponsored by the U.S. Grant Homestead Association, an organization which celebrates the life, history, and legacy of Ulysses S. Grant through preservation and education. Deanne Kelly will sing a selection of Civil War songs at 1 pm.

The cost of admission is $10.00 per person. Proceeds will go to the U.S. Grant Homestead Association and the Civil War Preservation Trust, which is a national organization working to save America’s Civil War battlefields. Tickets should be purchased in advance from the Bailey House Bed & Breakfast, 112 S. Water Street, Georgetown, OH 45121 or call (937) 378-3087, or they can be purchased at the door.

Bearss is an independent scholar and historian whose public career began at the National Park Service in 1955 in Vicksburg, Mississippi. His research there led to the recovery of the long-lost Union

BY Rachel Luti Mt. Orab Renegades The Mt. Orab Renegades met on Monday, February 27.

After the meeting was called to order, Dylan Piersall led both pledges.

In old business, officers from the last meeting elections were presented.

In new business, new enrollment forms that have to be turned in by Monday, March 12 and projects for the fair were discussed. Officer training will take place at Southern Hills on Thursday, March 8 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Goat Demonstrations were given by Dana and Allie Buttree, Hannah Longbottom and Kiara Smith.

The next meeting of the Mt. Orab Renegades will be Monday, March 12. Snacks will be provided by the Poseys and drinks by Blain Jones.

Election luncheon in Decatur An Election Luncheon will be served at the Decatur Community Center on Tuesday, March 6 in the Charles Moore Auditorium on state Route 125.

Food will be served throughout the day. The menu will include soups, sandwiches, desserts and refreshments.

All proceeds from this event will go to preserve and maintain the community center. The luncheon is sponsored by the Byrd Township School Preservation Committee with The public is invited.

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Online applications are now available for more than $200,000 in scholarships for future and current UC Clermont College students. The college is offering 64 different scholarships through donor

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Students only need to fill out one application to be automatically considered for all UC Clermont College scholarships. Scholarship applica-

Poetry contest open to Brown County writers The Brown County Writers Group, in celebration of April as poetry month, is seeking submissions for its 12th annual poetry contest. The contest is free to enter and open to all ages. Poems may be in any style, on any subject, 30 lines or less. You may submit 2 poems per entry. On the top of each poem please include, your name, age (or if over 18, adult), address, telephone number and/or e-mail. The deadline for entries is Tuesday, April 3.

Send your entries to The Brown County Public Library in Mt. Orab, 613 S. High St., Mt. Orab, OH 45154 or online at bcplmo@oplin.org. If sub-

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The public is invited to join us for Poetry Night, Thursday, April 26 at 7 p.m. at The Mt. Orab Library for the presentation of prizes and publication of our winners. A poetry reading showcasing our winners as well as other local poets will follow.

For more information, please contact The Mt. Orab Library at (937) 444-1414 or Michelle Klosterman at (513) 659-8822.

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101 on Thursday, March 8, 2012 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the ABCAP Senior Nutrition located at 505 N. Main St., Georgetown.

To register call ABCAP Senior Nutrition at (937) 3783818 or (800) 553-7393, ext.

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The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) Medicare 101 presentation consists of a complete overview of Medicare.

This includes Medicare A (hospitalization), Medicare B (outpatient care), Medicare C (Medicare Advantage Plans), Medicare D (prescription drug program), Medicare Savings Programs, and Medicare Supplemental insurance.

Stein Hospice memorial service open to community A Memorial Service open to all children, adults and families in the community who are grieving the loss of a loved one will be held Sunday, March 25, 2 to 4 p.m., at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown.

Stein Hospice is conducting the memorial service but it is open to all, not just individuals affiliated with Stein Hospice or the Ohio Veterans Home.

The event includes music, prayer and reflection followed by food and refreshments and an honoring activity facilitated by an art therapist. This year guests will make a memory canvas celebrating the life of their loved one. All the supplies will be provided, but attendees are asked to bring 1 to 2 photographs (5x7 or smaller) of their loved one if they would like to participate in the project.

To help us with planning for the service, please RSVP by March 19. Contact Hope Seavers, 1-800-625-5269, hseavers@steinhospice.org for reservations or with any questions.

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script(s) (if applicable) ▪ All scholarship applicants must have a 2.5 GPA unless otherwise noted.

▪ All scholarship candidates must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UC Clermont College by Fall 2012.

▪ Priority is given to fulltime students unless otherwise noted.

For detailed information and scholarships eligibility requirements visit http://www.ucclermont.edu/scholarships.ht ml for the scholarship application.

For questions regarding the scholarship application, email clermont.scholarships@uc.edu or call 513.732.5202.

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The Byrd Township Volunteer Fire Department will be holding a fish fry at 5 p.m. Friday March 23, and again at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 6 at the firehouse in Decatur. Fish, fries, hushpuppies, cole slaw, desserts and drinks will be served. Meals include drinks and are $8 for adults, $4 for kids. All proceeds benefit the Byrd Township Volunteer Fire Department.

GEVS early dismissal set The Georgetown Exempted Village Schools will be dismissed early on Friday, March 16, 2012. On this date the following dismissal schedule will apply: 1:20 p.m. - Georgetown Jr/Sr High School students dismissed; 2:20 p.m. - Elementary School walkers and car riders dismissed; 2:30 p.m. - Elementary School bus riders dismissed.

SATH 13th annual charity auction scheduled SATH (Supplementary Assistance to the Handicapped) a non-profit organization that provides leisure time activities for children with disabilities will be holding its 13th Annual “Charity Auction on Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in Hillsboro at the Highland County Fairgrounds in the Wharton Building. All proceeds will be used for children with special needs in Adams, Brown, Clinton, Fayette and Highland counties. The auction will be conducted by HESS Auction Co., LLC. Food will be served by the Kamp Dovetail volunteers. All proceeds will go to SATH to

help with this year’s KAMP DOVETAIL, a summer camp for children with special needs.

We are in need of donations to help us with this fundraiser. Any items that you would like to contribute to this worthwhile cause would be greatly appreciated. You can drop off you donations at the fairgrounds on Thursday, Friday or the day of the auction If you have any items to donate or questions, please feel free to contact Linda Allen, SATH Executive Director at (937) 393-1904 ext.131.or check our website at www.kampdovetail.com.

Night of praise, worship, and intercession scheduled Prophet Tim Sheets and his praise team from Middletown, Oh., are coming to Brown County on Sunday March 18, at 6 p.m. at the Faith In God Fellowship, 7736 US 62 in Russellville.

This two hour Prayer Assembly will be dedicated to praying for our County, our State, and the Nation. Intercession for our county will include praying for justice, new jobs, economy, new businesses, and any particular strongholds that might be over the county.

Prayers will also be made for the upcoming elections, and updates on the heartbeat bill in Ohio, and any other needs that may surface on that evening.

The public, especially pastors and intercessors, are invited to take this time to unite together as person’s concerned about the Spirit of God moving in Brown County.

For the past few years Prophet Tim Sheets and the Oasis Congregation in Middletown has been leading a group called Ohio Reformation Prayer Network. They have been traveling to every county in Ohio for just such a prayer emphasis. We are joining together in believing God for open heavens over Ohio and bringing in a genuine sweeping revival.

A love offering will be taken and a ministry table will be available with items to purchase.

Nancy Jewell supper, show planned at H’ville school The annual Nancy Jewell Chili Supper and Variety Show will be held Saturday, March 17, 2012.

The chili supper will start at 5 p.m. and serving will continue until 7:30 p.m. in the Hamersville School cafeteria.

The variety show will begin at 8 p.m. in the school cafetorium. Doug Green will be the emcee for this year’s show.

Cost for the show is $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for students

or $10.00 for the family.

Please come out and support this event. There is always a lot of interesting entertainment by students, staff and community members. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Nancy Jewell Scholarship Fund. This fund provides a scholarship to a Western Brown graduating senior from Hamersville to pursue a degree in education.

Huntington Hotshots set next meeting for March 13 The Huntington Hotshots 4 H club held their February meeting on February 14 at the Aberdeen Methodist Church.

The meeting got underway at 6:30 p.m. with head advisor Katie Doyle asking member Johannah Fisher leading the 4H pledge. Alyssa Dole lead the pledge of Allegiance and JW Curtis lead the Lords prayer. We discussed the old business of each family selling candy bars for the county or just paying $20.00 per family.

After discussing the options we decided to just pay the $20.00 per family to county.

Enrollment packets and money for project books must be turned in by March 13.

The new business of creating a logo and design for this years shirts must be turned in at the March meeting which at that time will be voted on. If there is no design by the March meeting than advisors will decide on design and color. We will have order forms and money due for the shirts at the April meeting that will need to be turned in at the May meeting. We held elec-

tions for officers for this year.

They are as follows; President: Michael Oberchslake, Vice President: Joe Vaughn, Secretary: Catie Vaughn, Treasurer: Olivia Kendrick, News reporter: JW Curtis, Historian: Nicole Mock, Safety: Elizabeth Cox, Litter: Travis Eichner, Environmental: Travis Eichner, Health: Jennifer Eichner, Energy: Savannah Doyle, Inspirational: Alyssa Doyle, and Recreational: Kaylee Fisher.

Officers will take their oath at our next meeting held March 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. The new officers training will be March 8 from 7-8:30 pm at Southern Hills Career Center New officers please pick up officer books from your officer advisors: President-Treasurer Katie Doyle, Vice-presidentSecretary Megan Shelton, News reporter - inspirational.

Lynn Kragler, Environmental Litter Misty Jones, Historian - Safety Sherrie Curtis, Energy - Health Joy Oberchslake and Recreation Gerlinda Shelton.

Hamersville Livestock set next meeting date

BY Kasey Canter Hamersville Livestock Vice President/Reporter The Hamersville Livestock had their first meeting February 26, 2012. The meeting was called to order by President Dustin Canter. Head Advisor Mary Lindsey announced some of the changes for the year in regards to 4-H county wide and then the clubs changes. As a reminder every member is re-

quired to meet 6 meetings, work with the clubs community service projects, and either sell or donate to the candy. The next meeting will be held Sunday, March 11 at 4 p.m. at the old firehouse.

Any new members that wish to join should attend this meeting. The cut off date for members will be March 25. If you have any questions please contact Mary Lindsey at 379-1540. Hope to see you involved this year at the Fair!

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2ND & 3RD SHIFT FULL & PART-TIME & WEEKENDS Needed, caring individuals to assist in the daily care of mentally challenged individuals.

Must be able to pass a background check.

Must have high school diploma or GED and a valid drivers license.

For more information please call:

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CAREGIVERS CARING individuals needed to provide non medical care for seniors living at home.

All shifts including Sleepovers and Weekends Fayetteville Area Call 230-5111

LOUISO TRUCKING, Inc. Full-time Class A CDL driver for Regional driving. Tanker endorsement a plus, not required.

Percentage Pay, Company match Simple IRA, Vacation & Holiday Pay. Call 513-724-7140.

BEST CHOICE Home Care: Mt. Orab, Ohio is seeking qualified persons for Full-time and Part-time home health aides.

Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age or older, must have a high school diploma, GED, or 2 years work experience working with the elderly; must have a valid Ohio driver’s license and auto insurance.

Prefer STNA or HHA but will provide training if needed. Must be willing to travel to assignment and process a genuine love working with the elderly. Employment depends upon a clean fingerprinting record. Wage and benefit package is based upon experience.

Please call for interview at: 1-877-656-8526 or 1-937-444-7053.

CNA’S NEEDED to touch the heart of those in need, in the coming seasons of giving, and all year round! We offer 12 hour shift. Call or stop by to fill out an application.

937-378-3727.

DRIVERS-PROFESSIONALS WILLING to Team. $4500-5500/mo. average. Great benefits, hometime! HAZ Freight & Explosives. CDL-A. 800-835-9471.

DRIVERS: COMPANY/OWNER OP’s Local & Long Haul.

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DRIVERS: CDL-A Great Hometime! Regional Dry Van No-Touch. Clean MVR. Holiday/Vacation Pay! 1yr. experience required.

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FULL-TIME SHOP mechanic w/tractor trailer experience. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am-6pm. General mechanical ability required: Oil changes, brakes, & electrical. Tools a plus.

Company match Simple IRA, Vacation & Holiday Pay. Call 513-724-7140.

LANDSCAPE TECHNICIANS & tree climbers, must be experienced, must have valid driver’s license. Call between 10:00am-1:00pm.

513-876-3081.

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LPNS: LOOKING for caring, responsible, energetic individuals to care for our residents. Please apply at 12745 Elm Corner, Williamsburg, OH 45176. Must be dependable.

MASON-STICK ON stone, block, brick & flat work. Must have tools, references & experience.

513-200-9909.

NOW HIRING: Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500 weekly potential.

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1-985-646-1700 DEPT. OH-7268 PINE RIDGE Pine Village Residential Homes Inc. now accepting applications for full & part-time employment, weekends to be expected.

Direct care aides needed for individuals w/developmental disabilities in a residential setting. Must have a clean valid driver’s license, clean background check & a high school diploma/GED. Experience preferred, but will train.

Apply in person @ 146 North Third St., Williamsburg, Ohio 45176.

NO PHONE CALLS. RN NEEDED - Residential facility in Williamsburg is seeking to hire a RN for 30 hours per week Monday-Friday. Please call for interview 513-724-3460.

STATE TESTED Nurse Aides: Looking for caring, responsible, energetic individuals to care for our residents. Please apply at: 12745 Elm Corner Rd., Williamsburg, OH 45176.

Must be Dependable.

TILE-MARBLE-RESIDENTIAL INSTALL, references, tools & experience. 513-200-9909.

300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED 1 & 2BR APARTMENTS, Williamsburg, all utilities included except electric.

513-724-7802.

2ND STORY 2br, Sardinia, $300/mo, $350/dep.

Electric efficient heat, no pets allowed.

937-587-2230 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2 & 3br, Equal Opportunity Housing, apply at Forest Glade Apartments, 9001 Airport Rd., Georgetown, OH, 937-378-4565.

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR Hamant Villa Apartments, Mt. Orab, mature living, 1-story, W/D hookup, call for WINTER special.

Starting at $550/mo.

513-724-2841 or 513-313-8262.

PT LPN EVENINGS & WEEKENDS IMMEDIATE NEED at the Clermont Co. Juvenile Facility. Great PT position for those looking for extra income with flexibility.

Minimal Hours each evening. 17+ hrs/wk available.

Must have Clear Background.

Drug Free Workplace.

For interview call 888-231-2888 ext. 18 or apply online at: www.southernhealthpartners.com

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APARTMENT, LARGE 2br, eat-in kitchen, washer/dryer hookup, yard, deposit & references required. $445/mo. 513-876-3017.

SARDINIA Efficiency, $350., both some utilities paid. Also, 2br House $500, 3-4br house $600, no dogs, no smoking. 513-309-4349 or 513-309-4319.

FELICITY GARRISON PLACE SENIOR APARTMENTS 62 & OVER Rent Subsidized Free Utilities Secure Bldg.

On-site laundry Pets allowed

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GEORGETOWN - 2 & 3br apartments available for immediate occupancy.

2br, 1ba, c/a, all kitchen appliances, w/d hookup, $560/mo & util., $560/dep. 3br, 1.5ba, 1-car att. garage, c/a, all kitchen appliances, laundry room, $675/mo & util. $675/dep., 513-253-8170 or 513-616-3504.

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513-724-3951 IN GEORGETOWN 2br, 1ba, $395/mo., new carpet/paint, access to W/D. Also, Georgetown, 2br.

1.5ba trailer, $425/mo. Please call 937-444-5223.

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

Call 513-724-3358.

TTY 800-750-0750.

MT. ORAB Candlelight Apartments 2br Townhouse Starts 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 - 1br apartment at $525/mo. You pay NO utilities.

513-739-5550.

MT. ORAB, 2br, 1ba, washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator & water, $575/mo., $575/dep.

513-504-8152.

RIPLEY SCHOOLHOUSE Apartments, 1br units available, Move-in Rent Special, rent-$255 plus utilities, for Seniors 62 years old, disabled or handicapped. For questions call 937-392-9216 or 937-378-6603. Managed by Brown County Senior Citizens Council.

SARDINIA Efficiency, $350., 2br apartment, $450/mo., both some utilities paid. Also, 2br House $450, 3-4br house $600, no dogs, no smoking . 513-309-4349 or 513-309-4319.

303 - HOUSES FOR RENT 3BR, 2BA home, WBSD for rent, no garage, additional $25.00/mo. for pets, available March 1st, taking applications, $650/mo. plus deposit, garbage pickup supplied.

Call 513-403-0407.

3BR, 2ba, 2-car garage $750/mo, $750/dep.

1.5yrs. old, 513-404-4543.

BETHEL - 2br, 1ba, 1-car garage, outside pets, $800/dep., $625/mo.

543-8001 - 734-2067.

FELICITY AREA - Rt. 52, river view, beautiful 2br, 2ba on 5-acres, large great room, FP, kitchen pantry, $785/mo.

513-553-4177.

GEORGETOWN - not in town - remodeled farmhouse, 2br, oil heat, $600/mo., $600/dep.

937-378-3317 GEORGETOWN SMALL 1br house, close to in-town, W/D hookup, $350/mo. plus deposit.

937-213-2401 or 937-378-4706.

HAMERSVILLE, 3BR, 1ba, attached garage, all appliances furnished. Absolutely no pets. Credit references, $695/mo. plus deposit and utilities.

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

HOUSE FOR rent - 3br, 2ba, out in the country, Brown Co./Clermont line (southern part), close to 52. $650/mo., $650/dep.

937-378-3317.

HOUSES FOR rent, 3br, 1ba house in Williamsburg, $575/mo., also 2 other houses located between Williamsburg & Mt. Orab, WBSD, 3br, 2ba, one rents for $650, other has outbuilding rents for $700/mo. plus deposit. 513-724-7802.

OUTSIDE OF Russellville: 2br, 2ba country home w/frig., stove, W/D hookup, yard, lots of off-street parking. $500/mo., $500/dep.

937-377-2135. Also Bethel - 2-family apartment near park, 2br, large bath, frig., stove, over the range microwave, comes w/washer & dryer, baseboard heat, water & sewer, $570/mo. plus deposit.

REMODELED 3BR, 2ba, W/D hookup, located in Georgetown, $675/mo. plus utilities. Call 937776-4759 for more info.

HAIR STYLISTS Sign On Bonus!

Great Clips is now hiring Earn $9.00 - $16.00 per hour Great benefits & paid vacation

Bethany 937-444-1466 or 513-827-2715 303 - HOUSES FOR RENT SARDINIA - 4br, newly remodeled home w/4-car garage, $420/mo. w/seller assisted financing. MUST HAVE GOOD CREDIT. 513-624-7614 WILLIAMSBURG: 2BR TOWNHOUSE apartment, 1.5 bath w/A/C, W/D hookup, no pets, $575/mo. plus deposit. 513-724-7842.

307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 2BR, 1BA, stove included, W/D hookup, 16x20 outbuilding, big yard, Decatur area, $375/mo. plus security deposit & utilities, available March 1st.

937-373-3111 or 937-515-9390.

3BR, 1-ACRE lot, storage shed, newly remodeled, no pets, good credit, $500/mo plus deposit.

937-444-3701.

MOBILE HOMES • 1992 16x80 Shingle on vinyl 3br & 2ba 0% Financing $550/mo.

• 1990 14x70 Metal on metal 2br & 2ba 0% Financing $450/mo.

513-724-7233 513-505-8311 859-446-3554 Sardinia Area

310 - WANTED TO RENT WANTED Farm ground to rent for 2012 season & beyond. Call Jeff at 937-213-3909.

400 - HOUSES FOR SALE $335/MO. APPROX. PI only. CHEAPER THAN RENT. Nice 3br, 2ba, large lot, Mt. Orab schools. We can help with financing. Viji Grant Remax Advanced.

937-213-1548.

3BR, 1BA home in Georgetown, full basement, natural gas heat, central air, ready to move in. $44,900. If interested, please call 513-288-1405.

3BR, 2BA modular home w/crawl space, 2.5-acres, Winchester, OH, good condition, $35,000.

513-239-3801.

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)

401 - CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT 2BR, 1.5BA, balcony, equipped kitchen, dishwasher, washer/dryer hookup, $650/mo. plus deposit. 513-237-3692 or 513-446-7255.

BATAVIA - 2br condo, 2ba, W/D hookup, A/C, walking distance from town, no pets, $650/mo. plus deposit.

513-724-7842.

MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL 1st SHIFT Full Time Position Possess basic knowledge of farm animal care, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and related safety practices. Previous handyman experience preferred.

The company is drug free, smoke and tobacco free.

High school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license with 2 or less points on driving record, be at least 21 years of age, pass a BC11 background check, complete a company physical exam and drug alcohol screening, trained or willing to be trained in CPR/First Aid and pass, transport individuals with developmental disabilities and demonstrate basic respect and good will toward individuals and co-workers.

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600 - FURNITURE

403- MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE

A NEW premium plush queen size mattress set w/memory foam. Excellent buy, $350.

937-515-6590.

3BR/2BA MOBILE home, ready to move in, $8900. 859-371-2140.

606 - FARM MERCHANDISE

ABANDONED DOUBLEWIDE w/land, take over payments.

859-371-3366.

NEW 3BR/2BA mobile home, $24,798. $1500/dep., EZ Financing. 859-371-3386.

TRADE-INS NEEDED! We buy & sell used mobile homes, top $$$ paid & quick cash!

859-371-2140.

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

More or less acreage available.

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

Asking $199,500 Dan 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 (Smaller parcels also available) LAND FOR Sale - Mt. Orab, 7.5acres w/barn, plus electric. $70,000.

Call 513-720-6243. Five minutes from high school.

RECREATIONAL LAND, 21-acres in Western Brown area, level, all wooded, deer & squirrel.

Asking $2,280/acre.

Also, 15 acres in Clermont Co., wooded & rolling, ideal for 4Wheelers, asking $1,726/acre. John Johnson, Realtor.

513-734-7286.

504 - BUSINESS SERVICES EXPERIENCED NURSES Aid will care for your elderly in their home, able to sleep over or weekends.

937-378-9674 or 513-319-1746.

506 - CLEANING HOUSE/BUSINESS CLEANING jobs wanted. Call Jessica at 937-205-4201.

507 - SEWING & ALTERATIONS For all your sewing needs for you, your family and your home. Call 937-4444276. Reasonable rates, expert service.

SYNTHETIC GYPSUM available locally for Agricultural Fields. EPA approved, increases crop yields, helps control erosion. 2011 pricing extended.

Call 513-442-5606.

613 - PETS AND SUPPLIES AKC SHELTIE, sable, male, 1 1/2 yrs. old, neutered, house & crate trained. 937-444-4798.

RABBITS for sale. Great for 4-H project. 4/mos. old. VERY cute! Call 937-776-4759.

614 - HORSES/LIVESTOCK GOLDEN PALOMINO, female, 6yrs. old, $700. Call 513-720-6243.

615 - MISC. FOR SALE BABY ITEMS Playpen, rocker seat, swing, tod-dler toys & misc. baby clothes. 937776-4759.

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 FORD PARTS, motors, transmission. For sale, lumber from 1830’s home, oak, all parts.

937-289-1040.

POST & Beam Kit, 14ft.x16ft. Oak included frame, rafters, braces, etc.

6” thick wall over 9ft. high to top plate. Would make a fine shop, room, garage, etc. Other oak available 2”x8” tongue & groove pine flooring. Call 937-289-1040.

701 - LOST AND FOUND

$50 REWARD for the return of live cat. He is gray w/black stripes, very old, & very skinny. He has only partial sight & hearing. He answers to the name Footy. He was lost in the eastern part of Mt. Orab in the vicinity of Castle Ave., Crescent Dr. & Main St. 937-444-2800.

804 - AUTOS WANTED

CALL 513-304-2280 BIG JIM’S

“JUNK” CAR REMOVAL $$$$$$$$$$ PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR “JUNK” CARS TRUCKS & VANS

513-304-2280

807 - TRUCKS FOR SALE 2005 DODGE Dakota SLT 4x4, quad-cab, 4.7 V-8 Auto, Line-X bed-liner, hard-shell tonneau cover, new tires, original owner, $9,500.

937-444-9111 or 513-407-7906.

808 - AUTOS FOR SALE 1930’S-PRESENT

MARK WANTS running, wrecked, dead cars and trucks.

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

FREE TOW! 937-446-3021 or 513-739-0774 1986 S-10 Blazer, 4.3 V-6, loaded, ready for paint, $2,500.

937-444-9111 or 513-407-7906.

JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650

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The Ohio State Highway Patrol held a graduation ceremony for 65 cadets recently at the Patrol’s Training Academy.

Anthony R. Day, Peebles and Andrew T. Dunn, Vermillion have been assigned to the Georgetown Post and both commissioned troopers reported last week. The graduates’ first 60 working days will be a field-training period under the guidance of a veteran officer.

The Patrol’s 151st Academy Class graduated after 23 weeks of intense training. The keynote address was made by Governor John Kasich. Additional remarks were provided

by Director Thomas P. Charles, Ohio Department of Public Safety; Colonel John Born, Patrol Superintendent; Captain Brigette Charles, Academy Commandant; Judge Peter B. Abele, Fourth Appellate District, Ohio Court of Appeals; and Reverend Richard D. Ellsworth, Ohio State Highway Patrol Chaplain. All addressed the graduates and presented their commissions and certificates of training.

Williamsburg Garden Club to meet The Williamsburg Garden Club will meet on Tuesday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, Second and Gay Streets. Hostesses for the evening will be Gwen Smith, Estelle Clack and Sandy Briegel. The program "Healthy Soil for Healthy Plants" will be presented by Susie Steffensen. Members are asked to bring an unusual container in a large bag for a swap.

The Club welcomes new members. For additional information, call (513) 724-3657 or visit the web site www.williamsburg-garden-club.org.

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1280451- Mt. Orab- Must See! 3BD, 2BA. Beautiful hardwood floors in Bath & Kitchen.

Garden tub, stand-up shower & double vanity in master bdrm Bath. Move-in ready in the Kyle Lane sub-division. This property is located in the heart of Mt.Orab on 1.53 acres. $69,900

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1299786 - Hamersville - Move-in ready!

Large home w/28x40 2 sty. barn/garage.

Endless possibilities! Brand new hardwood flrs.in Great room. Nice eat-in kitchen. MBR suite. Brand new front & back decking & gutters plus downspouts. $74,900

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1272942- Winchester- Solid home on public water & sewer. 3BD, 1.5BA. Brand new roof. Home has been well cared for. Att. 1 car garage is finished w/opener. 20x34, 2 car garage oversized. Nicely landscaped. $89,900

1265584 - Mt. Orab - OWNER FINANCING! Flexible Terms!! Former Cahall Apparel Store in the heart of Mt. Orab. >1100 sq ft of store front office area w/4 add'l rental apts. Full walkout bsmt. Low maintence. 15 space parking lot with mo. income. Public Utilities. $199,900

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1299751- Sardinia - 3.25 Acre MiniFarm. Solidly built Ranch, well kept.

2BD, 1BA. 25x36 Log cabin w/stone FP & huge pot belly stove. 36x36 tobacco barn w/built in stall. Water outside barn. Fenced pasture.

Hundreds of feet of road frontage.

Close to SR32 on lightly traveled road. $99,900

1258238- Sardinia- 3BD, 2BA, Almost 1500 sq.ft. of open living area. Master BD suite. Dining Rm. & Equipped eat-in Kitchen. Large front deck & covered back porch. Affordable living seconds off St. Rt. 32. Back yard completely privacy & fenced.

2 car carport. $79,900

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1281262- Mt. Orab - Must see inside of this home to believe! 3BD, 2BA. Totally transformed. Brand new flring, fixtures, hwh. All new drywall! Newer furnace & compact pellet stove. Gar. has it's own heating system. All on 4.17 acres. $89,900

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Western Brown Local Schools Looking for a turn key home? Look no further! Brand new furnace w/AC, gutters, HWH, paint, carpet & vinyl. Lots of Oak cabinets in kitchen with a huge lazy susan built into the pantry. Great study. Beautiful picture window. Good location.

Mt. Orab - Wonderful all brick story and a half home w/a full bsmt. Beautiful hardwood flrs. in kit. and BR. Hardwood under most carpets. Stone F/P, brand new ceramic backsplash and furnace. 20x16 back deck. Covered front porch. Circle Drive 3 BR 2 Ba. $109,900

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1289593- Sardinia - FIRST OFFERING! Custom Blt Full Brick 5 BR 3 Ba home sitting atop a gently rolling knoll. Master BR suite on the 1st flr. Newer roof, furnace and HWH. Lrg. eat-in country kitchen w/refinished cabinets. 3 season room on rear.

Stocked pond. $239,900

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1267673 - Mt. Orab - Brand New Fall Landscaping! Great curb appeal.

Beautiful brand new hardwood flooring in living room, kitchen, & Dining Rm. 3BD, 2BA. Brand new paint, carpet and fixtures. Covered front porch and a nice sized deck all on 2.87 ac. Shed with built in horse stall. Nice setting.

Ready to move in. $69,900

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1243844 - Investment opportunity!

Nothing to do but take over the rent roll!!

Total renovation on all units. 4 different units! Elec & gas separately metered.

Laundry facilities on site. Partial Bsmt.

Fresh paint on exterior. $147,500

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WB Schools - 1293287 - Full Brick 1800 sq.ft. L/A.Priced well below auditor's valuation. Open floor plan. Plant shelves.

Brand new carpet & laminate. Ceramic in bathrooms. Custom vanities. Cathedral beamed ceilings. New HVAC, circle drive.

In a word, Immaculate!! $89,900

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White Oak Storage, LLC 4999 Tri County Highway Mt. Orab, OH 45154 (937) 444-4669 Household items, furniture and appliances, tools, recreational items and lots of miscellaneous items.

Sale items subject to cancellation in the event storage charges are paid prior to sale.

Warren Hagge, Auctioneer (937) 444 4054 or (937) 213-7696 Licensed and Bonded in Favor of State of Ohio

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133 Willow Run Rd, Mt. Orab • MLS#1289759 NEW CONSTRUCTION HOME * 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Nice Lot * Cheaper than Rent! * Village at Wills Point * Ask about $5,000 GRANT MONEY * Ask about NO MONEY DOWN * Mt. Orab School District * Call Viji Grant 937-213-1548

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Forklift classes will be held at Southern Hills Career Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown.

For more information or registration, please contact Southern Hills Adult Education Department at (937) 3786131 Ext. 357. At Southern Hills, education is not just for kids! Southern Hills accepts Mastercard, Visa, checks and cash!

ABCAP to hold March for Meals Campaign Adams Brown Community Action Program (ABCAP) Senior Nutrition Program announced recently that it will be participating in the national 2012 March For Meals campaign. ABCAP Senior Nutrition Program’s March For Meals event will include the following events.

Elected officials will be delivering meals on March 21, 2012 to our homebound seniors.

Community walkers are also invited to “March a Mile” on March 21, 2012 and take the Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) pledge to end senior hunger.

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1289196- Lake Waynoka- Simply Magnificent! 3BD, 2BA. This is a custom built Schlabach home. Open floor plan with soaring ceilings. Hardwood entry and kitchen flring. Beautiful kitchen cabinets w/crown molding. Kit. island. MBR suite w/stand up shower.

Spacious laundry rm. $129,900

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Southern Hills offers forklift training course Southern Hills Career Center is offering an OSHA approved training course for forklift operators with the focus on safe operation of forklift equipment. Students receive hands-on training in operating a forklift. Class begins March 12, 2012, and will be held for two weeks on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 - 9 p.m... Forklift certification more than three years old re-

1290259- Mt. Orab - Excellent Investment Property! 4 bay and 4 vacuum cleaner carwash located in the heart of Mt. Orab, Brown Counties fastest growing area. One no touch bay and 3 self service all w/ heated concrete flrs. Contact Mgr. will consider staying. $300,000

a suggested donation of $1.00. There will be a chili dinner and dessert auction fundraiser on March 29, 2012 from 4:30 - 7 p.m. at the ABCAP building located at 406 W. Plum St., Georgetown, OH. The dessert auction will begin at 6 p.m.

“In this tough economy, the food and human contact we provide to seniors in this community is needed more than ever,” said Denise Neu, Director of ABCAP Senior Nutrition. “We need the community to come out and support our March For Meals events. Our clients are counting on us. We can’t let them down.”

GARAGE DOOR AUCTION SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 1:00 P.M. LOCATED AT: HIGHLAND CO. FAIRGROUNDS, HILLSBORO, OHIO (WHARTON BLDG.)

PUBLIC AUCTION LOCATED: 225 Duke of York, Maysville, Ky 41056. From Maysville take RT 68 South 2 miles turn left on 1236 or Duke of York Rd. in Old Washington go 1/2 mile to sale. Signs posted.

SATURDAY MARCH 10, 2012, BEGINNING AT 10:0AM

FURNITURE, COLLECTIBLES & MISC. AUCTIONEER NOTE: This sale is for the family of the late Ivan & Dorothy Cracraft. They were well known in the area, items are clean & ready for your home. More items not listed. Check www.auctionzip #2876 for more info & pictures.

DOROTHY JEAN LAYCOCK CRACRAFT ESTATE Jeffrey A. and Troy W. Cracraft Co-executors Robert G. Zweigart Est. Attorney

SALE CONDUCTED BY Wm. J. Holton 513-218-4100 Jessie McKinzie 513-218-2541 Associate of Gustin Realty

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608 Johns St. Watch for Signs Off Rt. 50 & Rt. 73 to Fairgrounds GARAGE DOORS - MOST SIZES AVAILABLE GARAGE DOOR OPENERS GARAGE DOOR HARDWARE FOR MORE INFO. 1-800-491-2575 OR GO TO AuctionZip.com Terms: Cash, charge card and check w/positive I.D. 10% buyers premium will be charged. Tax will be charged unless you have vendors number. All doors must be removed 2 hrs. after completion of auction.

OWNER: SHOFF DOOR CO. AUCTIONEER: JACK GOODBAR

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The Brown County Press - Sunday, March 3, 2012 - Page 23

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Food Pantry in Fayetteville will be open to Perry Township residents on Friday, March 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Fayetteville United Methodist Church, 61 East Humber Street.

ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Support Group will meet on Tuesday, March 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Western Brown High School Library. Everyone interested in learning more about ASD is encouraged to attend these meetings. For details contact Denise Holden at (937) 444-1343.x

Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District meeting will be held at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, March 21 at the SWCD office located at 706 South Main Street in Georgetown. Meetings are always open to the public.

Williamsburg Presbyterian Preschool now enrolling, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 to 3 p.m., three to five year olds. Contact Gloria Wright at (513) 724-7985.

ONGOING EVENTS

Flu Clinics at the Brown County Health Department have been scheduled for each Tuesday, from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. The cost is $20. For more information call (937) 378-6892.

Helping Hands will be open the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for shopping only. Helping Hands is located at 668 Camp Run Road in Georgetown.

Free Tax Help, through the AARP Foundation will begin in February and continue through March. This is a free tax help and preparation service, run by volunteers. It will be held at the Brown County, Adams County and Highland county Senior Centers. For more information call (Adams-937-5447459), (Highland-937-393-4745) or (Brown-

Adams/Brown County Alzheimer/s/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group will meet on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Adams County Regional Medical Center in the second floor conference room. For more information (937) 386-3590.

Please call Joyce Wallace at (937) 378-4444 or any society member to purchase a book.

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.

Order new book on one room schools now, from the Brown County Historical Society. The book discusses about 70 oneroom schools located in Brown County.

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

A nutritional meal will be offered.

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

Adams-BrownEmergency 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 EHEAP services may contact the Adams Brown Community Action Program Office in Georgetown at (937) 378-6041 or 1-800553-7393, 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.

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.

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Estate Type Property - 3 Acres in the Country- Master Suite on main floor, 10 rooms, 3 BR, 2 1/2 baths, 2 car garage with huge storage loft, breezeway, office, city water....much, much more! 13 X 15 bedrooms, 2 story entrance foyer, large baths, family room. If you are looking for a home that’s maintenance free, with a little elbow room outside but not too much property to be a slave to…. This is it!

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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RARE FIND - (2) - 1 acre riverfront Lots! $67,500 each ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NEW LISTING - 3 BR Home on deep water creek- huge decks, 2 car attached garage, 2 care detached garage, boat docks, nice level lot. Priced at $139,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OHIO RIVER - Just feet away - 20 Acres of Waterfront, barn, On Whiteoak Creek with access to River - $79,000. Bank Owned… Make Offer!

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