B2 COMPLETE. IN-DEPTH. DEPENDABLE. JOURNAL-NEWS SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2016 Six students from southwest Ohio were nominated by U.S. Sen.
Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, to attend U.S. military service academies, and half are from Butler County. schools are training young women and men who will be the next generation of military said Brown. Ohioans embody the integrity and courage needed to represent and uphold the values of our nation. I am grateful for their dedication to serving our Annually, members of the U.S.
Senate and U.S. House nominate students for each service academy requiring congressional recommendations. The academies include: the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S.
Merchant Marine Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy. A nomination does not guarantee acceptance into a service academy. The admissions board ultimately decides appointments. From Butler County, Christian Halcomb, of Hamilton High School and the city of Hamilton, was nominated to the Military Academy at West Point, Rose Middleton of Lakota East High School and Liberty was nominated to the Air Force Academy, and Tucker of Bishop Fenwick High School and Liberty was nominated to the Naval Academy.
Other military academy nominations include: Jillian Ferguson, of Loveland High School and Clermont County (Merchant Marine Academy), Mikayla Dick, of Scarlet Oaks Vocational High School and Cincinnati (Naval Academy), and Andrew Trapp, of Waynesville High School and the village of Waynesville (Air Force Academy). 53 House District Republican primary voters in the northern third of Butler County will have a choice this March of who they want to represent them in the 53rd Ohio House District as Rep. Tim Derickson, R-Hanover is term limited and is seeking a congressional bid. Former Middletown City Councilman Joe Mulligan, the endorsed Butler County GOP candidate, and Candice Keller, the executive director of the Community Pregnancy Center in Middletown, are seeking the primary nomination. Mulligan said excited at the opportunity to potentially serve the district, adding that those in the General Assembly need to understand the importance of maintaining an accountable and limited government.
Keller said not running with anyone, nor against anyone, but rather running to represent the people of Butler spent nine years for the lives of the innocent at the CPC and believes that has demonstrated she accomplish those things that matter to nation is at a crucial she said. culture has become blinded by liberalism and It is time to listen to the constituents, answer their calls and tend to what matters most a better quality of life, improved infrastructure, smaller government interference, and a job and industry- friendly Mulligan said in August, when he announced his candidacy, that the area fortunate to have had robust growth in recent years, while maintaining our leadership with sound policies will help the 53rd District and the state retain current residents and businesses, while attracting new residents and new he said. Contact this reporter at (513) 820-2175 or email Michael. 3 Butler County students nominated for academies Michael Pitman notebook LOCAL STATE IN OUR SCHOOLS REGION Senator nominates four to academies Several high school students from Butler and Warren counties were recently nominated to attend U.S. Military Service Academies by Sen.
Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. Nominees from Butler and Warren counties are: Christian Halcomb of Hamilton High School, nominated to Military Academy at West Point Rose Middleton of Lakota East High School, nominated to Air Force Academy Tucker of Bishop Fenwick High School, nominated to Navel Academy Andrew Trapp of Waynesville High School, nominated to Air Force Academy Each year, Brown nominates up to 10 students for each service academy requiring congressional recommendations: the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S.
Naval Academy. A nomination does not guarantee acceptance into a service academy. The Admissions Board ultimately decides who receives an appointment. STAFF REPORT COLLEGE NOTES Maryville names two to list Henke of Hamilton and Sarah Rose of were named to the list for the fall semester at Maryville University. Maryville undergraduate students are eligible for the List when they complete at least 12 Maryville University credit hours in a semester with a minimum of a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 (perfect) scale.
STAFF REPORT Local resident earns 4.0 GPA Katelyn Matthiesen, of Middletown, has been named to the List for Graceland 2015 fall term. Graceland University students with a perfect 4.0 GPA are named to the list. STAFF REPORT list recognizes two Steven Gerrish and Logan Poe, both of Springboro, have been named to the list for the fall semester at Davenport University. The list recognizes top students who excel with outstanding academic performance. To achieve recognition, a student must maintain a minimum 3.8 GPA while enrolled in at least nine credits of regular coursework.
STAFF REPORT By Laura Arenschield The Columbus Dispatch Lyme disease cases are on the rise in Ohio. The number of people with the disease, spread by ticks, has steadily increased in the past six years, according to data from the Ohio Department of Health. From January through September 2015, 146 cases of Lyme disease were reported to the state agency. In all of 2014, 119 cases were reported. Ten years ago, 58 cases were reported.
Cases are reported by county, based on where the infected person lives, said Melanie Amato, a spokeswoman for the Ohio Department of Health. Glen Needham, a professor emeritus of entomology at Ohio State University, said the number of cases has escalated for a few likely reasons. possible people are better-educated about ticks and Lyme disease. He said that could mean more people are coming forward when they start showing signs of infection. At the same time, however, tick population also is rising, Needham said.
actually have ticks in places that we never had them Worse, more ticks seem to be carrying the disease. The Medical Entomology Laboratory at Wright- Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton studies ticks in Ohio and has found that about 29 percent of ticks collected in Ashtabula and Coshocton counties in 2014 and part of 2015 carried Lyme disease. Similar studies conducted in 2009 and 2010 showed about 10 percent of ticks in the same areas carried the disease. Ohio used to be home mostly to American dog ticks, which are slightly larger than other ticks found in Ohio and carry Lyme disease. American dog ticks carry Rocky Mountain spotted fever and other toxins that can cause temporary paralysis in humans and dogs.
Black-legged ticks, commonly called deer ticks, are the only carriers of Lyme disease in the Midwest, according to Ohio State University. And over the past few decades, the number of black-legged ticks has grown. much smaller than American dog ticks, which make them more to spot. More stricken with Lyme disease DRONBERGER, Walter F. Age 74, passed away on November 30, 2015 at his residence in Miamitown, Ohio.
He was born in Hamilton on October 7, 1941 to Frank and Helen (nee Krahn) Dronberger. He attended Hamilton Public Schools and after five years in the United States Navy, he attended Miami University and graduated with the class of 1971 with a business degree. Walter retired from the United States Postal Service in 2003. He is survived by his son, Paul; grandson, Dustin; brother, Robert (Dottie); sister, Lois Dronberger; nephew, Gary Dronberger; nieces, Lea Ann (Kevin) Baron, Linda (Kevin) Clark, and Lisa Dronberger. A memorial service will be held at the Avance Funeral Home and Crematory, 4976 Winton 45014 on January 13, 2016 at 7 p.m.
Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association or Cincinnati SPCA. Condolences may be offered at www.avancefuneralhome.co MARKER, Mary Violet Age 82, of Liberty, IN, passed away Jan. 1, 2016.
Service was held at Urban-Winkler Liberty Funeral Home, Liberty, IN. SLINGERLAND, Charmaine Age 85, of Eaton, passed away January 6, 2016 at her home. She retired from Miami University in 1990 after working 18 years at King Library. She was small in stature, but "a real go getter of a woman," and known for keeping her barn in meticulous order. Charmaine was preceded in death by her husband, Claude, and son, Stuart.
She is survived by her son Douglas. Graveside services will be held at on Friday, January 15, 2016 at Darrtown Cemetery. Condolences may be sent online to www.oglepaulyoungfu- neralhome.co HENDRIX, Mary E. Age 96, passed Jan. 2, 2016.
Service Jan. 11, 11 a.m. at the New Hope Baptist Church. Green-Hall Jordan Chapel, Hamilton. PARSLEY, Robert S.
"Jay" Age 88, passed away on January 8, 2016 at Berkeley Square. He was born on October 5, 1927 in Laurel County, KY to Robert and Pearl (Cochran) Parsley. Robert retired from Mosler Safe Co. in 1989. He enjoyed metal detecting, woodworking, and had a great sense of humor.
He is the proud father of the late Robert L. Parsley, grandfather of Ryan (Jennifer) Parsley, father-in-law of Betty Parsley, loving husband of the late Priscilla Parsley and children, Joyce Vaughn, Betty Anglin, Minnie Adamson, and the late John Martin. He is survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by those who loved him. Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Hickory Flat Cemetery at 1PM.
Condolences can be made at www.browndawsonflick.co BAKER, Dorothy O. Age 67, of Fairfield, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016 at Fort Hamilton Hospital. She is survived by her children, Kelly (Kim) Meister, Joseph (Melissa) Meister, Dale (Donna) R. Meister, Jason (Michelle) Meister, and Jami Baker Coleman; her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren; her dear brothers and sisters; and many other loving relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at Charles C.
Young Funeral Home, 4032 Hamilton Cleves Road, Ross, Ohio on Thursday, January 14, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home with burial following in New London Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. www.charlesyoungfuneral- home.co SHOEMAKER, Julia Age 88, of Middletown, passed away Jan.
8, 2016. Service Jan. 13, 1 p.m., Breitenbach Anderson Funeral Home. TRENTMAN, (nee Christen), Charlotte Jean Age 94 of Lebanon, Ohio passed January 7, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, January 11, 2016 at 12:30 pm at St.
Francis DeSales Catholic Church, Lebanon, Ohio. www.stinekilburnfuneral- home.co BARNES, Brian E. Age 57, passed away at his residence on December 31, 2015. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 26, 1958. He was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Elsie (Lakes) Barnes and survived by his daughter, Meghan B.
Barnes. Private services will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery for family only. Online condolences are available at www.weigelfuneralhome.co ROGERS, Pauline Wall Age 85, of Hamilton, Ohio passed peacefully from this life after a brief illness on January 9, 2016, at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born on March 12, 1930 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Truman J. and Eve (Mitchell) Wall, but moved to Clearfield County, Pennsylvania where she spent her childhood.
A typical one-room country school offered the first eight years of her education after which the family moved back to Dayton, Ohio where they owned and operated a local pharmacy. "Polly" graduated from Stivers High School in Dayton in 1946 and from Western College for Women (now part of Miami University), Oxford, Ohio in 1950. After 30 years of teaching in Hamilton and Fairfield Schools she retired and became a lifetime member of the Butler County Retired Techers Association and the Ohio Retired Teachers Association. Mrs. Rogers was a lifelong member of the West Branch Quaker Meeting, Grampian, PA and became a member of the Trenton Mennonite Church in Trenton, Ohio.
She was a member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) and the Colonial Dames XVII Century and the Penn Grange in Grampian, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence W. "Babe" Rogers, her parents and two infant brothers. She is survived by her sister, Ruthann W. Neal, Hamilton, Ohio; two children, Sarah Ruth Rogers of Fripp Island, SC and William C.
"Bill" Rogers, D.D.S., Hamilton; three grandchildren, Jennifer Rogers (Dr. Philip) Bradford, Raleigh, NC, Julie Elizabeth Rogers, Centerville, Ohio and Beth Ellen Rogers currently a student at Ohio State University and two great granddaughters, Charlotte Clare Bradford, age 3 and Emily Grace Bradford, age 1 of Raleigh, NC. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at the Trenton Mennonite Church, 2 E. Main Street, Trenton, Ohio with Pastor Ron Wentzel officiating.
Burial will be in the Trenton Mennonite Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church on Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. until time of the service at 3:00 p.m. Online condolences are available at www.weigelfuneralhome.co GIPSON, Leonard E. Age 58 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016.
He was born in Hamilton on November 17, 1957 to Harry and JoAnn (Bunger) Gipson. On May 3, 1980 in Hamilton he married Taryn Rice. Leonard was retired from General Electric after 35 years. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, and playing the guitar. Leonard loved to spend time with his grandson, Micah, cutting the grass together, playing guitar together, and taking trips together.
He is survived by his wife, Taryn Gipson; daughter, Melissa (Thomas) Hayes; the light of his life, his grandson, Micah Hayes; a brother, Harry (Teresa) Gipson; sister, Kim (Ed) Hyatt; his special dog, Lilly; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Deborah Ann Gipson; and his parents. Funeral service will be held at Lindenwald Baptist Church, 460 Symmes on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 10:00 AM with Pastor Tyler Green officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 from 5:00 8:00 PM at the church.
Memorial contributions can be made to The National Kidney Foundation in his honor. Condolences can be made at www.browndawsonflick.com CASKEY, Joanne M. 85, of Liberty Township, passed away Wednesday, January 6 at Birchwood Care Center. She is survived by her husband, James A. Caskey; son, James P.
Caskey; daughter, Joanne S. Caskey; grandchildren, Amy Tipton, Angila (Ryan) Thomas and Scott Tipton; great-grandchildren, Nathan Wood, Eric Wood, Sammy Tipton and Marshall Tipton; brother, Robert (Judy) Iutzwig and sister-in-law, Patricia Ann Ripley. Joanne was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Jeannine and Lee Peters and three loving brothers-in-law, Raymond, Don and Robert. She was a proud Ohio University, Xavier University and Miami University mom along with proud surviving dad, James. Joanne was one of the most beautiful, caring and loving people ever known and she will be missed by all, especially her loving family.
The family will receive friends at the Ivey Funeral Home, 2565 Princeton Road, Hamilton, on Wednesday, January 13 from 12pm until 2pm with funeral services commencing at 2pm, the Rev. Valerie Waibel officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park, Hamilton. www.ivey-rosehill.co HUDSON, Dr. Alan Terry Age 62 of Fairfield passed away Friday January 8, 2016 at West Chester Hospital.
He was born May 26, 1953 In Hamilton, Ohio the son of the late I.F. and Mary Sheila (Byrne) Hudson. Dr. Hudson was a 1971 graduate of Fairfield High School and a 1976 graduate of the Palmer College of Chiropractic, at which time he began his practice. He married Karen Huentelman and they were to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary in February.
Dr. Hudson was a past member and past president of the Fairfield Rotary Club, a member of the Hamilton Elks, and was an avid golfer. He loved the outdoors and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, who affectionately called him He is survived by his wife Karen Hudson; three sons Brandon (Barbie) Hudson, Matt (Lindsey) Hudson, and Todd (Jenna) Hudson; six grandchildren Keegan, Garrett, Connor, Dylan Rose, Ethan, Eva Maye, and one on the way; brother Robert (Alice) Hudson; sister Nancy (Michael) Johnson; sisters in law Terry Hudson, Pam (Craig) Thompson, Michael Jan (Tim) Lakes, and his mother in law Carolyn Huentelman. Dr. Hudson is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members and many close friends.
He was also preceded in death by his brother Mick Hudson. Visitation at Bridgewater Church 3100 Princeton Road, Fairfield Township on Thursday January 14, 2016 from 5:00 PM until the time of the Memorial Service at 7:00 PM, with Pastor Drew Wilkerson, officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions would be appreciated to One Way Farm, 6131 River Road, Fairfield 45014. THE WEBSTER FUNERAL HOME 3080 Homeward Way at RT. 4, Fairfield is serving the family.
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