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2 | Thursday, June 30, 2016 Anthony T. Abbinante, 31 Anthony T. Abbinante 31 years old of Bethel, Ohio, passed away on June 25, 2016, at Mercy Hospital Anderson, Anderson, Ohio.

He is survived by his Father and Mother: Mike and Debbie Abbinante; 1 Sister: Casey Abbinante; 1 Brother; Michael (Andrea) Abbinante; Maternal Grandparents-Leon and Jeri Burch; Nieces and Nephews-Makenna, Mason, MyleighJo, Kaiden and Kaige; Numerous Aunts,Uncles and Other family.

Member of the NRA. Funeral Services were held at the Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, 323 Union St., Felicity, Ohio 45120.

Burial was at the Tate Township Cemetery, Bethel, Ohio.

Karen Blair, 64 Karen Sue Blair, age 64 of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away June 26, 2016 at the Clermont Nursing Care Center in Milford, Ohio.

Karen was a loving soul w h o touched m a n y lives and was greatly loved by nurses, aides and fellow residents at Clermont Nursing Care Center.

Her love for Elvis Presley and the Cincinnati Reds was well known to all.

She enjoyed many activities and crafts and was always proud to show off her creations and winning.

Karen grew up in Mt. Orab, Ohio and spent the great majority of her life there under the loving care of her Mom and Dad. She always had fond memories of her childhood and the people she knew from her hometown.

It is a sad and loving heart that all who knew and loved her now release her into her heavenly home Karen was born April 26, 1952 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late Dean Kautz Blair and Clarence Blair.

She is survived by two brothers-Bill Blair and wife Linda and Steve Blair and wife Mary Ann all of Cincinnati, Ohio; two loving nieces-Jennifer Blair Purvis and Amy Blair Bausch; one nephew- Ryan Blair and five great nieces and nephews- Mackenzie, Austin, Allie, Brooke and Nicholas.

Private graveside services will be held on Friday, July 1, 2016. There will be no visitation.

The Cahall Funeral Home in Mt. Orab, Ohio is serving the family.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to The Mt. Orab Church of Christ, 400 Smith Avenue, Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com

Doris J. Downs, 82 Doris Jean Downs, 82, of Pensacola, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016.

Mrs. Downs was born January 2, 1934 in Brown County, Ohio to Russel M. Kelch and Carolina Winkle Kelch.

S h e moved to Pensacola of Gulf C o a s t Christian Church.

She is a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Hugh Kelch. Survivors include her husband, Ralph W. Downs; sons, Ken Downs and wife Joanne, Keith Downs and wife Tiphane; grandchildren, Sheila, Shoni, Peter, Kevin, Nick and Tyler; great grandchildren, Hannah, Austin, Madison and Vivian; great great grandchild, Riley.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 20, 2016 at Gulf Coast Christian

Ruth C. Dance, 83 Ruth C. Dance, 83, of Winchester, Ohio, passed away on June 26, 2016.

She is survived by her Husband, Ralph Gene Dance; one son, Raymond (Cheryl) Dance; 3 Grandchildren-Bryan (Shannon) Dance, Brandi (Bill) Dance and Bridget (Anthony) Dance; 7 GreatGrandchildren-Dilon, Mitchell, Mason, Brielle, Brianna, Billy and Bella; one Great-Great-GrandsonIzayah; brothers and sisters-Frank Weber, Ralph Weber, Charles Weber, Joyce Barber, Bobby Weber; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was a member of the Macon Church of Christ.

Funeral Services will be at the Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, Felicity, Ohio on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will also be on Thursday, June 30, 2016 from 10:00-11:00AM, also at the funeral home.

Burial will be at the Felicity Cemetery, Felicity.

Martha Eversole, 86 Martha Eversole, age 86 of Fayetteville, Ohio died Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at her residence.

S h e was a homemaker.

Martha was born December 14, 1929 in Jeremiah, Kentucky the daughter of the late Wesley and Celia (Blair) Back.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Eversole; one son-in-law, Tony Barber; one granddaughter, Angela Barber and several brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Eversole is survived by two children, Ernest Eversole and wife Rosemary of Mt. Orab, Ohio and Mary Barber of Fayetteville, Ohio; three grandchildren, Lori and Donald Barber both of Florida and Casey Barber and husband Patrick Lunsford of Mt. Orab, Ohio; five great grandchildren, Brian Frost, Jr., Cody Frost, Sara Frost, Emily Frost and Haley Lunsford and several nieces and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Mt. Orab, Ohio. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the St. Patrick Cemetery in Fayetteville,Ohio.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road,Cincinnati, Ohio 45206.

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Church, 590 E. Burgess Rd. with Rev. Andy Pauwels officiating.

Interment followed at Bayview Memorial Park.

The family received friends Sunday, June 19, 2016 at the funeral home. Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel, 3351 Scenic Highway is entrusted with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Care, 5041 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola, FL 32504.

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Robert L. Fetters, 95

Randolph “Rudy” Geringer, 61

Robert Loyd Fetters of Blanchester, OH was born July 23, 1920 to John Wesley and Pearl (nee Mahaffey) Fetters went to be with his Lord on June 25, 2016 from the O h i o Veterans Home in Georgetown, OH where he spent the last 7 months of his life.

He was a WWII Army Veteran, fought during the Normandy Invasion and Battle of the Bulge and received 4 Bronze Stars.

He received a Letter of Commendation from Dwight D. Eisenhower, served under General Jimmy Doolittle and helped start the Army Air Corps.

He took part in the Honor Flight in 2010. He retired from the Cincinnati Milacron as an inspector in 1985. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Blanchester where he was Superintendent and Deacon for many years. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, AMVETS, and the DAV. He was a Highland High School basketball star, still known today as "66”.

He is survived by his children, Stephen (Carole) Fetters, Deborah (Mike) Rains, Judith Meineke; grandchildren, Troy (Marilyn) Meineke, Rachael (Brad) Insco, Gretchen Meineke, Kyle (Amber) Donaldson, Lincoln Donaldson, and Tarah Donaldson, and Lora (Art) Freeland; 10 great grandchildren; sister, Virginia (Jack) Howsman.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, of 61 years Eloise Hodson Fetters; brothers, Carl Fetters, Harold Fetters, John Fetters Jr. He surrendered his life to Christ in 1949.

Friends will be received on Wednesday June 29, 2016 from 6-8 PM at the Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 120 W. Main St. Blanchester, OH 45107, where services will be held on Thursday at 2 PM. Interment Centerville Cemetery, Lees Creek, OH. Family suggests memorial contributions be directed to Ohio Valley Veterans Nursing Home, 2003 Veterans Blvd., Georgetown, OH 45121, checks made payable to OVH-G for RBF. To send a note of condolence, visit www.tuftsschildmeyer.com.

Randolph Wilbert “Rudy” Geringer, age 61 of Ripley, Ohio, died Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at his residence.

He was a welder and a member of the U n i o n Pacific Railroad Retirees group. He was born June 16, 1955 in Perryville, Missouri the son of the late Wilbert L. and Julia M. (Schrenk) Geringer.

Mr. Geringer is survived by two daughters – Angela Hodges (Dan) of Goshen, Ohio and Heather Hauke (Dustin) of Ripley, Ohio; three grandchildren – Paula, Hannah and Wyatt Hauke; on sister – Aleshia Geringer of Perryville, Missouri; three brothers – John Kevin Geringer of Perryville, Missouri, Aaron Geringer of Perryville, Missouri and Gary Geringer of Georgia; several nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Ripley, Ohio.

Rev. Dohrman Byers will be the Celebrant.

Visitation will be from 8:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. on Saturday at Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley.

Interment will be in Pisgah Ridge Cemetery near Ripley. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.cahallfuneralhomes.com

Harold A. Short, 88 Harold A. Short, 88 of Sardinia passed away Sun June 26 2016.

He was preceded in death by his wife Peg. He is survived by 2 sons Mickey and Denny Short; 5 Daughters Peggy McCarty, Missy (John) Bratton, Holly Pinkerton, Melanie (Tim) Sheffield and Janelle (Scott) Rennick; 11 grand; 10 great grand; 3 great great grand children and 1 brother Robert (Wanda) Short Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 29 2016 12 noon at the BeamFender Funeral Home, with visitation 10 AM until time of service Burial in Sardinia Cemetery. Beam-Fender Funeral Home is serving the family.

Joann Maynard, 66 Joann Maynard, age 66 of Georgetown, Ohio, died Saturday, June 25, 2016 at her residence.

She was a homemaker.

Ms. Maynard was born November 10, 1949 in Brown C o u n t y, Ohio the daughter of the late John and Marybell (Honiker) McKenzie.

She was also preceded in death by one son – Timothy Maynard and several siblings.

Ms. Maynard is survived by one daughter – Mary Stamm of Cherry Fork, Ohio; one son – Andrew Maynard of Georgetown, Ohio; four grandchildren – Heather Lynn Shumaker, Zachary James Shumaker, Austin McGwire Shumaker and Brittany Nichole Williams; two great grandchildren – Shawn Guilford and Kaydence Stiltner; one sister Vivian Day of Georgetown, Ohio and one sister-in-law – Arene McKenzie of Georgetown.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio.

There will be no visitation.

Cahall Funeral Home of Georgetown, Ohio is serving the family.

Condolences may be sent to the family at: w w w. c a h a l l f u n e r a l homes.com

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According to Rick Scott, OWA coordinator for the Southern Hills and Ripley High School Occupational Work Adjustment program, the program’s first year has been a very successful one. The 1995-1996 school year was the first for the vocational option which operates as a satellite program through a partnership between the Southern Hills Vocational District and RULH School District.

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from Europe where they vacationed for two weeks with their son Tom, who is now living in Bad Soden, Germany. He is working in Frankfurt as the senior engineer in the Opel Plant there and took a vacation while his parents were there.

Louis Klinker celebrated his birthday on Saturday, June 15, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dragoo, Sr. Walter and Rita Porter, of Ripley, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 15.

Ohio Valley Manor News for June 6-June 20 The residents of the Ohio Valley Manor were happy to see family and friends the week of June 6th through 13th, 2016.

Davi Pritchett, Shirley Washington and Diana Thompson visited resident Mary Pharris.

Dawn Grippa made her rounds each day; she enjoyed seeing numerous residents, Pam Sauer and Alice Himes.

Herb Polley continues to spend time with family and friends including Rhonda DeFosse, Jane, Kaye, Bobby and Susan Polley.

Alice Himes' company included Doug and Denise Palmer, Dawn Grippa and Gary Palmer.

Please keep the family of Marion Donley in your prayers during this time of bereavement.

In addition to visiting the residents listed above we also stopped in to see: Jeanette Carrington, Kathryn Tong, Jessie Sanders, Bonnie Roush, Nellie Gray, Helen Kerr, Roy Copple, Helen Henize, Judy Burson, Ada Daulton, Valerie Shelton and Imelda Kimball.

The week of June 13th through 20th, 2016, Nellie Gray and Jessie Sanders spent time with Patricia (Carter) Creamer and Betty Schuler.

We were happy to see that Jeanette Carrington was feel-

ing better this week.

She was visited by Rev. Clark Castle and family, Ron Moffett and wife, Berta, Sharon Bohl, Marilyn Cluxton, Dwight and Paulette Carrington.

Dawn Grippa's company included Latessa and Quincy Ellis, Ken and Joyce Spielvogel.

Please pray for the family of Imelda Kimball during this time of bereavement.

Also, pray for Mary Pharris and her family as she lost her son this week. Her company included Davi Pritchett, Shirley Washington, Donnie and Diana Thompson.

Alice Himes enjoyed seeing Doug and Denise Palmer, Dawn Grippa and Gary Palmer.

Herb Polley continues to spend time with family and friends each week including Jane, Kay, Jr., Martha, Bob, Susan, Kenny and Tammy Polley, Lisa Fussnecker, Rhonda DeFosse, Katie Crabtree, Macy and Mya Spires.

In addition to visiting the residents listed above we also stopped in to see: Bonnie Roush, Kathryn Tong, Helen Henize, Valerie Shelton, Betty Flaugher, Roy Copple, Ada Daulton, Helen Kerr and Judy Burson.

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Sammy D. Gregory, 70

Charlene Regenstein, 73

Aubrey Yarger, 19 months

Sammy D. Gregory, age 70 of Georgetown, Ohio died Thursday, June 23, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Gregory was a truck driver for the Sardinia Concrete Company and a Vi e t n a m Army veteran.

He was b o r n March 9, 1946 in Newport, Tennessee, the son of the late Jerome and Mable (Long) Gregory. He was also preceded in death by four brothers-Bill, Dave, Teddy and Charles Gregory and two sisters-Jo Ann Foust and Gladys Evans.

Mr. Gregory is survived by his wife of forty-five years-Mary (Helbling) Gregory, whom he married March 31, 1971; two sonsMichael Gregory and wife Kim (Roberts) of Georgetown, Ohio and Eric Gregory and wife Dawn (Fender) of Lake Waynoka, Ohio; five grandchildrenJerrod, Jackson, Hailey, Hannah and Kenna Gregory; one brother-Jack Gregory and wife Janie of Richmond, Kentucky; two sisters-Margaret Kiser and husband Gary of Lake Waynoka, Ohio and Brenda Faye Gregory of Winchester, Ohio and many other friends and family.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, June 27, 2016 at the Georgetown Church of Christ, 149 Hamer Road, Georgetown, Ohio. Vernon Green will officiate.

Visitation will be from 11:00A.M-1:00 P.M. Monday at the church.

Interment will be in the Ash Ridge Cemetery in Ash Ridge, Ohio with veteran services by the Carey Bavis American Legion Post # 180.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

The Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio is serving the family.

Charlene Mae Regenstein, age 73 of Ripley, Ohio, died Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Ripley.

She was a server at m a n y local restaurants for many years.

Ms. Regenstein was born July 29, 1942 in Higginsport, Ohio the daughter of the late Carlton Stevenson and Dollie Green Stevenson Carter.

She was also preceded in death by her former husband, friend and father of her children – James Earl Regenstein, Sr.; seven siblings – Junior McKibben, Gene McKibben, Bud Stevenson, Dean Stevenson, Janet Munson, Merry Rigg and Reccie Manley.

Ms. Regenstein is survived by four daughters – Darlene Flannery (Ed), Angie Regenstein, Kim Stauffer (Greg) and Sue Fussnecker (David), all of Ripley, Ohio; one son – James Earl “Dute” Regenstein, Jr. (Pam) of Aberdeen, Ohio; eight grandchildren – Kristin Regenstein, Aaron Flannery, Lauren Flannery, Carlie Higle, Cassidy Higle, Amber Turner (Jerome), Caitlin Spiller (Blake) and Justin Rice (Heather); two great-grandchildren – Adrianna Turner and Blakelin Spiller; two brothers – Charles Ray Stevenson (Anne) of Dayton, Ohio and Bobby McKibben (Sue) of Georgetown, Ohio; one brother-in-law – Charles Munson of Lincoln, Nebraska.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley, Ohio. Rev. Clarke Castle will officiate.

Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Tuesday.

Interment will follow the funeral service in Red Oak Cemetery near Ripley.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to: The Ohio Valley Manor Activities Fund (c/o Pam Sauer) 5280 US Route 68 Ripley, Ohio 45167.

Condolences may be sent to the family at: w w w. c a h a l l f u n e r a l homes.com

Aubrey Belle Yarger, age 19 months of Williamsburg, Ohio died Sunday, June 26, 2016 at the Mt. Orab Medical Center in Mt. Orab, Ohio.

Aubrey was born November 24, 2014 in Montgomery, Ohio the daughter of Mitch and Amber (Baker) Ya r g e r .

She was preceded in death by her paternal g r e a t grandfather – Skip Yarger; maternal great grandparents – Phillip and Barbara Baker and one cousin – Claudia Yarger.

In addition to her parents, Aubrey is survived by one brother – Toby Yarger of Williamsburg, Ohio; maternal grandparents – Kenny and Shannon Baker of Bedford, Kentucky; paternal grandparents – Jon and Tina Yarger of Mt. Orab, Ohio; two paternal great grandmothers – Carol Yarger of Bethel, Ohio and Eleanor Hubbard of Williamsburg, Ohio; maternal great grandparents – Carol and Tony Souder of Mt. Orab, Ohio; several aunts, uncles and cousins and her dog – Max. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Mt. Orab, Ohio. Drue Lane will officiate. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home.

Interment will be in the New Harmony Cemetery near Williamsburg, Ohio.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.c om

Report Continued from Page 1 Office or as email from the Village Administrator at pete@villageofripley.com Front Street Stone Wall • Is being repaired near the Liberty Monument Trash Cans • Residents are asked to place all trash into trash cans with lids and to not leave bags of trash on the ground • Animals tip over cans and rip up trash bags causing trash to be blown around by the wind

Birthdays Thursday, June 30 - Don Butler, Sr., Christina Sebastian, Abigale Taylor Friday, July 1 - Judy Brooks Saturday, July 2 - Shawn Prather, Gary Haitz, John Klump Sunday, July 3 - Greg Day, Sarah Katherine Orlando Monday, July 4 - Derek Germann Tuesday, July 5 - Erin Kinder, Jason King Wednesday, July 6 Kevin Jones, Adelyn Bolender

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Anniversaries Thursday, June 30 Justin and Michelle Germann Friday, July 1 - Dean and Viola Hopkins Saturday, July 2 - James and Bethany Anderson

Calendar Thursday, June 30 Community Fellowship Dinner Sunday, July 3 - Ripley Lions Club Festival; Ripley Life Squad meeting Monday, July 4 Ripley Lions Club Festival; Independence Day Tuesday, July 5 American Legion Post #367 meeting

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Dogs need homes Charlie is a 25 pound, 2 and half year old female multi-colored female with medium length silky hair that is a happy go lucky gal.

She likes everyone and loves children.

Rocky is a five and a half year old 60 pound male who is great with people, other dogs and children.

He walks well on a leash,

Ripley Lion’s Club 4th of July Festival schedule The Ripley Lions Club would like to invite everyone to this year’s Fourth of July Festival celebration to be held at the Ripley Lions Club Park from June 30th until the conclusion of the fireworks show that starts at 10 p.m. on Saturday evening, July 2nd.

The Festival will provide contests for children and adults, a fun run, vendor booths, musical entertainment, good food, a car show, and several raffles with dozens of great prizes.

The Festival will open at 5 p.m. on Thursday June 30 with the first event being a Chili Cook-Off to begin at 6 p.m. with registration starting at 5 p.m.

Vendor booths will open on Thursday evening as well with the evening concluding with musical entertainment at the Lions Park.

On Friday, July 1, the activities begin at the Park with a fishing tournament for children under 15 years of age starting at 7 a.m., followed by “Frog-Jumping” and “Turtle Racing” contests for the children at 11 a.m., and a Decorated Bike Contest for the bikes best decorated in the theme of the Fourth of July celebration starting at1 p.m.

A best pie and cake competition and auction will fol-

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Adams Brown Re-cycling in Georgetown will be closed Monday, July 4th for Independence Day. Regular hours are Monday – Friday 9am-4pm and Saturday from Continued from Page 1 9am-2pm.

Curbside recycling pick up uss any orthopedic concerns with the athlete as well for this day will run as scheduled. as his/her parents.”

Boldman said she hopes to see a lot of students during the free physical time slot and invites any student who plans on playing a sport to stop by.

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To schedule an appointment or for more information please call (937) 392-4318, ext. 234.

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knows basic commands and is an all around well mannered fellow. Rocky doesn't like cats or fowl though.

If you are interested in either of these 2 wonderful dogs please stop by or give the Brown County Animal Shelter a call (937) 3783457 a call today! Charlie and Rocky are waiting!

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low at 2 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for each competition. All of these events will take place at Lion’s Park.

From 5-8 p.m., a car and truck “Cruise-In” will be held on Front Street followed by evening music at the Park provided by the band, “Sundown”.

On Saturday, July 2, a second fishing tournament for children under 15 years of age will be held beginning at 7 a.m. A “2 Mile Fun Run/Walk with your Pet” will begin with registration at 8 a.m. and the run at 9 a.m.

This will be followed by a Baby Show and Little Miss/Mister competition at 10 a.m., a bake sale hosted by the Ripley High School Spanish Club at 12 p.m., and a pet show with registration beginning at 2 p.m. and judging at 3 p.m. All contest winners will be awarded prizes.

Ripley’s own “Woodstock and Wildflowers” musical duet will also provide American

Roots music at the park during the afternoon from 1-2 p.m.

The Festival concludes on Saturday evening with the Duck Race at 6 p.m., evening music provided by the band, “Night Train Express”, shooting of the fireworks at around 10 p.m. and the announcement of the raffle big prize winners immediately following the fireworks.

All contest participants can registrar for their events and all prize winners can claim their prizes at the Lions Club Festival headquarters located at the Lions Park. Those participants who wish to pre-register or want further information on any event can contact Ripley Lions Club representatives Danny Price at (703) 5972529 or Kristel TitusSalisbury at (937) 213-1554.

The Festival schedule is posted in local businesses or can be obtained from any Ripley Lions Club member.

Six legged race set for July 2 in Ripley The Brown County Health and Wellness Foundation is having a “6Legged Race/Walk” in Ripley, Ohio on Saturday July 2, 2016. This will be a 2-mile walk for people and their dogs. People can run or walk on their own, or they may run or walk with their dog or dogs. Pre-register for $20, or register the day of the walk for $25.

The starting point is on Front Street in Ripley.

Registration and sign-in begins at 8 AM, and the walk will start at 9:00 AM. Come join the fun, as there will be lots going on in downtown Ripley that weekend with their Annual Fourth of July Celebration.

The Brown County Health and Wellness Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide programs and services designed to promote the general health and well-being of the citizens of Brown County. This event benefits the county wide AED program that is supported by the Brown County Health and Wellness Foundation as well as Medical Scholarships for local county residents and the Dental Awareness Program for County fourth graders.

For more information about the Foundation or its activities, please call 937546-9766.