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Council says they are not holding up opening RYAN BERRY

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Budget concerns force shutdown of New Madison Police Dept. CLINTON RANDALL

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NEW MADISON – As of Dec. 29, 2016, financial concerns forced the Village of New Madison to shutdown their locally operated police department, as they entered into a proposed contract with the Darke County Sheriff’s Office for police protection going forward. According to Village of New Madison Mayor Lisa Garland, there have been budget deficit concerns surrounding the cost of continued operations of the department. Affected by this decision were four part-time and one auxiliary officer employed by the village. Trying to avoid closing the department and offset some expenses, the village Safety and Security Committee cut the department hours by 22 towards the end of the 2016 summer. This left the four part-time officers and one auxiliary with roughly 55-58 hours a week to work around. “When it came down to it at year’s end we had invested $89,900 in the department,” Mayor Garland explained. “The police department supplied us with a budget of $69,000 for the upcoming year, but that did not include additional expenses that were going to have to be tacked on for required training, equipment and upgrading our dispatch system.” With the proposed budget and concerns of additional expenses, the village council requested a contract proposal from the Darke County Sheriff’s Office – in hopes to save the village some much needed funding. Sheriff Toby L. Spencer provided a proposal close to what the department has submitted, minus the additional expenses. With saving the village

an estimated $20,000 to $25,000, council members were forced to make the right, but very tough decision to close the department all together. “Our police levy does not generate the same amount that it used to,” noted Garland. “We collect that money through property taxes.” “This was strictly a financial decision and was not an easy one to make,” concluded Mayor Garland. According to Sheriff Spencer, his department is working closely with the village council to work out the details of the contract. Currently, the DCSO is handling all calls and are patrolling the Village of New Madison to ensure residents continue to have the protection they expect and deserve. “The community wants to have their own small town police department, but it comes with a cost and nobody wants to have to pay more taxes,” said Sheriff Spencer. “With increasing costs, the really only way to maintain the department is to increase taxes.” “We are going to work closely with the folks of New Madison. Our deputies and detectives will work to be very sociable and become part of the community…like we do with other villages,” concluded Spencer. Mayor Garland stated that two police cruisers will most likely be sold to other agencies, with the Dodge Charger unit already having interest from a local department. Village of New Madison residents will receive a letter through the mail this week from Mayor Garland and council members explaining this difficult decision and more about how it was made. You can reach the Village of New Madison Administration office at 937996-0298.

GREENVILLE – Greenville City Council defended its position at its first meeting of 2017 in regards to requiring a signed pre-annexation agreement before providing sewer and water to the new truck stop/convenience store constructed by the Erwin Bros. and doing business as EB Fuel Center at State Route 49 and US Route 127. The agreement would require the business to widen the road for a third lane, and install curbs and sidewalks if the property is annexed into the city. Don Beisner, a resident of the city, spoke during the public hearing portion of the meeting and stated, “From a citizen standpoint it is embarrassing. I don’t know what the agenda is or what the final outcome is supposed to be, but I pass by that place every single day. I know there are about 20-some jobs that are being held up from that. I think it’s a shame for whatever the hold-up is.” He asked council if the ODOT (Ohio Department of Transportation) facility has water and sewer. The answer, “Sure they do.” Beisner responded, “What is the problem that Erwin Bros. can’t get the same?” Council President John Burkett explained they have a separate pre-annexation agreement with several governmental entities, including ODOT, Sheriff’s office, County Home, and EMA. “We have proposed a pre-annexation agreement with the Erwin Bros., that is a private entity and has nothing to do with government, and they are required to meet certain conditions,

EB Fuel Center appears ready to open, but issues with a pre-annexation agreement keep future customers waiting.

which they have not met with the city. Period!” Beisner again questioned why there would be a need for sidewalks in that area. City Law Director Eric Brand emphatically stated, “You’re getting confused sir,” to which Beisner interrupted, “I’m sure there a lot of people confused.” Brand continued, “There is no requirement for sidewalks to be installed out there for them to get water and sewer.” At a council meeting in November, Marc and Mike Erwin asked council for relief from the stipulation requiring road widening, curbs and sidewalks. Although they agreed annexation may not take place in their lifetime, they didn’t want to saddle their heirs with the expense and burden of fulﬁlling the agreement. The city did offer an amended pre-annexation agreement that left off

the requirement for road widening, curbs and sidewalks, but made them responsible for obligations required by the “City Development Requirements (CDR).” Although not speciﬁcally spelled out in the CDR, the business would be responsible to adhere to zoning ordinances, which could include road widening, curbs and sidewalks. The obligations the city requires could change over time, but the agreement would allow the EB Fuel Center to “petition the City relief from any conditions imposed upon it by the then existing City of Greenville Zoning Ordinances, or related ordinances. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider said petition before making a recommendation to City Council as to if such relief will be granted.” The Erwins said they were advised by legal counsel to not sign the

new agreement and stated, “This contract is left open to what the city would require at the time of annexation. This contract already has more requirements than the original contract.” The Erwins expressed an interest to work with the city, but feels the requirements are not ﬁnancially feasible. They also asked the city to work directly with the county and reconsider a proposal for the county to pay for road widening. Council and city ofﬁcials continue to express their belief they are not stopping the project from going forward. Councilman John Hensley told Beisner, “You’re missing the whole idea here. You’re focusing on sidewalks and curbs and that’s not really the issue. They want it to seem that way, but that isn’t the issue. The issue is they don’t want to sign a preannexation agreement.”

Commission approves $500,000 fund transfer SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY – Darke County Commissioners on Wednesday approved a $500,000 fund transfer for capital improvements they intend be made during 2017. Commission passed a resolution a few years ago, explained clerk/secretary Robin Blinn, authorizing the transfer of carry-over funds to a capital improvement fund to be used solely on capital improvments. “This $500,000 is the carryover,” Blinn explained following commission’s Wednesday meeting, and is “transferred so the county can operate before property tax money starts coming in for the year.” The $500,000 may only be used for capital improvements or purchases lasting ﬁve years or longer, such as for sheriff squad

cars or building improvements, and may not be used for salaries or other types of operating expenses, Blinn explained. Among the possible 2017 improvements, said Commissioner Mike Stegall, are renovations to the steps outside both the courthouse and county administrative ofﬁces, as well as “inside” work to be completed at the countyowned North Towne Plaza on Wagner Avenue. Commission also approved a lease agreement with Bish & Boyer Inc. at $700 per month for the use of a building on Meeker Street for maintenance of the county’s vehicles. The contract, which is good through Jan. 4, 2018, reﬂects a 60-day notice be made by commissioners to Bish & Boyer Inc. if they decide to leave the premises during mid-contract. Commission is considering a possible move to an-

other location sometime this year, Blinn said. Stegall and Commissioner Mike Rhoades welcomed new commissioner Matt Aultman during their ﬁrst meeting of the year, held Wednesday, Jan. 4. Aultman replaces Diane Delaplane who retired af-

ter serving eight years on commission. Commission meets at 1:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in the Darke County Administration Building, next to the courthouse. The public is invited to attend.

Early Bird looking for Women in Business GREENVILLE – The Early Bird will be celebrating women making strides in business with its Women in Business special edition later this month. We are currently looking for businesses with women who own the business, CEOs, are taking over a family business or have women in key positions. This special edition gives women a chance to tell their story, and to give inspiration to other women, and young girls to

demonstrate they too can be whatever they want to be when they grow up. The edition will feature 1/8- and 1/4-page advertorials and regular advertisements. Plus, there will be plenty of information geared to women in the workplace. If you would like to be included in this special edition, contact Annette Sanders, advertising manager, at 548-3330 or email asanders@earlybirdpaper. com.

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GREENVILLE POLICE BEAT

Report of fake $100 bill used in Greenville FORGERY On Dec. 22 an officer was approached by a Taco Bell manager, who said they had received a fraudulent $100 bill to purchase items at the restaurant on Dec. 21. The manager said they did not check until later to verify that the bill was a fake. The cashier on duty at the time the bill would have been used was unavailable to speak to officers, but she told the manager she did not know when the fake bill was used. The fake bill was taken and transported to the Geenville PD where it was placed into property. There are no suspects at this time. MENACING On Dec. 21 an officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Russ Road in reference to a known intoxicated, disorderly subject. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the suspect, Todd Miller, as well as the apartment manager, who is the victim. Through investigation, it was determined Mill-

er was playing loud music from his apartment and became upset when the victim asked him to turn the music down. Miller was standing at his front door yelling and swearing at the victim. Another person heard the yelling and went to see what was going on. Miller then began calling the victim names and threatening her. The victim told police she wanted Miller charged and said he had been causing problems for a long time, drinking and playing his music too loud. Miller was issued a misdemeanor citation for menacing. DRUGS On Dec. 27 an officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North Gray Avenue in reference to a drug complaint. The officer spoke with the complainant who told the officer her daughter/suspect Caitlon Nunley had stolen her cigarettes earlier in the day. The complainant said she went into Nunley’s bedroom and began to look for the cigarettes when she

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saw a rectangular-shaped box inside of Nunley’s pillow. She looked inside to find multiple baggies and containers containing capsules as well as a syringe. She then contacted the police department. The syringe and 56 capsules were taken as property by the reporting officer. Once Nunley is located she will be questioned in reference to the drug paraphernalia found. SUSPICIOUS PERSON On Dec. 26 an officer was dispatched to the corner of Tillman Avenue and Thirteenth Street in reference to a suspicious person. Upon arrival the officer located the suspect standing on the sidewalk in the 300 block of Tillman Avenue. The suspect matched the description given by dispatch. The officer parked in front of the suspect, got out the vehicle, and approached him. After telling the suspect about the complaint and having a brief conversation, the officer asked the suspect his name. According to the report, the suspect lied and said his name was Scott A. Thornton and gave his date of birth as March 17, 1976. The officer checked in-house police files and had dispatch run the information through LEADS but nothing was found. Another officer arrived and the suspect repeated the same information to the second officer. The suspect claimed he did not know his Social Security number. After several min-

utes of trying to identify the suspect he said he had taken his wife’s maiden name of Thornton but his real last name was Williams. The officer again ran his name and found the suspect had given a false date of birth. It was then found he had a bench warrant out of Miami County for failing to appear on two counts of theft. The suspect was asked again by officers what his Social Security number was and this time he was able to repeat the number. Williams was arrested and transported to the Greenville Police Department, where he was cited for falsification. He was then transported to the Darke/Miami County line and was released to an officer with the Troy Police Department. WANTED PERSON On Jan. 2 while on patrol, a vehicle was stopped for fictitious license plates. The plates came back as belonging to a 2007 Jeep, but the vehicle stopped was a 2005 Mercedes SL350. The driver of the vehicle, Tyler Leas told the officer the vehicle was purchased a few weeks ago and his mother had not transferred the documents. After having dispatch run Leas through LEADS it was found he had a felony warrant from Warren County for failure to appear on the original charge of drug abuse and identity fraud. Leas was transported to the Darke County Jail where he was held with no

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The turkey wing whisk broom is great for sweeping out a car, tent, or removing lint from clothes.

Broom making class GREENVILLE – Back by popular demand, Darke County Parks will again host master broom maker, Frank Rouse at Shawnee Prairie’s Nature Center on Jan. 20 and 21. Frank has over 40 years of experience making brooms of all shapes and sizes and loves passing on the skill he learned from his grandfather. This time participants will have a choice to make a turkey wing whisk broom, a full sized ﬂoor broom, or both. The turkey wing whisk broom is especially handy for sweeping out corners and tight spaces and originated as a broom to sweep the ashes out of the back corners of the hearth. The whisk broom is great

for first time broom makers, and the floor broom offers a little challenge. For the floor broom class carrying a $15 materials fee, participants will have a choice of Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. or Jan. 21 at noon. The turkey wing whisk broom classes will be held on Jan. 21 at either 9 a.m. or 3 p.m. with a $12 materials fee. Space is limited, so be sure to call and reserve your spot for this program. For questions about this program or any other program offered by the Darke County Parks or to register, stop by the Nature Center, call (937) 548-0165, or email info@darkecountyparks.org.

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bond. On Jan. 4 officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Hall Street in reference to subject Scott Williams being at that address. Williams had an active warrant for his arrest. Upon arrival, contact was made with Williams and dispatch confirmed he did have an active warrant through Darke County Municipal Court for failing to appear on the original charge of falsification. Williams was placed under arrest and transported to the Darke County Jail where he was incarcerated with a bond of $1,025. SHOPLIFTING On Jan. 3 a shoplifter was reported at Cellular Phones of Darke County, 945 Sweitzer St. The complainant reported the suspect, Joshua Green, left the store after concealing a stereo headset somewhere on his person. The complainant followed the suspect across the parking lot of the Fairlawn and confronted him. The suspect denied several times taking anything from the store. The complainant said he knew Green took an item and asked to see inside his coat. Green opened his

coat and handed the headset to the complainant and said he should not have taken it and fled the area. Two officers checked the area and located Green on the corner of Central Avenue and Front Street. He consented to a search of his person and his satchel. No other items were located that were taken from the store. Green admitted to stealing the headset device and told the officer “it was stupid of me to take it.” Green was issued a citation for theft and released from the scene. EARLY BIRD POLICY The Greenville Police Beat is prepared from public records available at the Greenville Police Department. Every effort is made to balance the public’s right to know with the rights of the individuals involved. Readers are encouraged to contact Greenville Police if they have information or concerns regarding these or any other incidents they see. The Early Bird notes all suspects are innocent until proven guilty and welcomes comments and concerns regarding this community service.

Greenville man sent to prison for felony vandalism BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – A Greenville man is headed to prison for vandalizing a local business over the summer. At a sentencing hearing Tuesday afternoon, Darke County Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan P. Hein ordered 30-year-old Cody C. Paul to serve a prison term of 10 months, with jail credit of 25 days, after previously pleading guilty to a sole count on Vandalism (F5). He was charged after damaging property at a laundromat on East Main Street in Greenville in July 2016. Paul has an extensive criminal history dating back to 2006, which includes several probation

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violations. According to court documents, Paul has exhausted all avenue of community control sanctions which led to the prison sentence. Upon completion of the prison term, Paul faces an optional post release supervision of up to 36 months. He is also ordered to pay restitution to the owner of the laundromat in the amount of $1,000.

Greenville doctor suspended for accusations, violations GREENVILLE – According to reports, a Greenville doctor has had his license suspended after admitting to having a sexual relationship with a married patient for approximately ﬁve months in 2013. Dr. Shane Sampson, who had a private practice located at 122 Martz St. in Greenville, had his license suspended on Dec. 14 after admitting to allegations of the affair that were brought against him in July. He is reported to have began the inappropriate relationship with the patient sometime on or about

July 30, 2013 which allegedly continued until the end of the year. Reports also indicated that Sampson also faced allegations of “not properly documenting prescriptions of controlled substances to two different patients for a period of years, according to public documents from the state medical board”. The doctor faces the suspension and can not practice medicine in the state of Ohio “for an indeﬁnite period of time, but not less than one hundred and eighty days,” according to the agreement with the State Medical Board of Ohio.

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BRANDON – Doris Jean (Longfellow) Brandon was born April 6, 1930 in Wayne Co., Ind. She died at home Jan. 3, 2017. She was 86 years old. Doris gave her body to Ohio State. She leaves a daughter Tonia Miller; grandchildren, Jim Bettinger and Sheri (Jay) Bryant; great grandchildren, Candace Rickert, Courtnee Bettinger, Breanna and Hunter Bryant; and a great great grandchild, Brenden Greenlee. MILLER – Bernadine E. Miller, 84, of Bradford, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. A funeral service was held Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2016 at the Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Bradford. Interment is at Miami Memorial Park Cemetery, Covington. MAYO – Richard J.”Dick” Mayo, 80, formerly of Ansonia, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 at St. Louis Catholic Church, North Star. Burial

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is in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.

STAFFORD – Karen Kay Beckley Stafford, 55, of Piqua and formerly of Bradford, died Dec. 30, 2016. A memorial service was held Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 at the Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Bradford. Graveside service and interment of cremains to be held at a later date – will be updated at www.stockerfraley.com. PITSENBARGER

– Floyd (Bear) Pitsenbarger, Veteran 85, of Versailles, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. A funeral service was held Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 at Bailey-Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles. Burial is in Greenlawn Cemetery, Versailles.

BAKER – Kathleen (Swank) Rife Baker, 94, of Greenville, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016. A service will be held on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at Greenville Church of the Brethren, 421 Central St., Greenville. Burial will

follow in the West Branch Cemetery, Darke County. Family will receive friends on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 from 2-5 p.m. at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, as well as from 2 p.m. until the time of the service at church on Sunday.

RICE – Sylvia L. (Smith) Rice, 84, of Arcanum, and formerly from Trotwood, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016. There will be a service held on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Castine Church of the Brethren. Burial will follow in the Wheelock Cemetery, West Milton. Family will receive friends on Saturday from noon until the time of the service at church. FRANCIS

– Arthur C. Francis, 65, of FrenchVeteran town, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, at St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles. Burial will follow in St. Valbert

Cemetery, Versailles. The family will receive friends on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 from 5-7 p.m. and Tuesday morning from 9-10 a.m. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles.

WHITMER – Pauline June “Polly” Whitmer, 95, of Bradford, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 at Bradford Church of the Brethren. Interment is at Highland Cemetery, Covington. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service at the church. SHARP – R. Eugene Sharp, 100, of Greenville, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017. Funeral and Masonic Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 from 1 p.m. until time of the services in the funeral home.

Surber continues to work with less money GREENVILLE – With responsibility for over 521miles of roadway, Darke County Engineer James P. Surber once again demonstrated his department can accomplish a lot with less. He pointed out that although his department saw an increase in state funding, total receipts for 2016 were down by over $8,000. Surber said, “By closely watching expenditures, we were able to ﬁnish the year in the black by $61,508.30, which is just over one percent of the total expenditures. This year’s total receipts were $5,315,064.34 and were derived from the motor license fees ($2,049,156.04), gas tax ($2,714,703.19), recycling and sales ($53,246.71), reimbursements ($427,833.18 with $73,527.79 coming from fuel) and interest ($70,125.22). Expenditures totaled $5,253,556.04. The county spent $1,801,640.28 on resurfacing and surface treatment, $213,512.37 on bridge construction and

maintenance, $1,352,720.12 on wages and salary, $561,590.82 on fringe beneﬁts, $630,163.20 for equipment and repairs, $119,349.19 on fuel for all county departments, $34,711.12 on utilities, ofﬁce and buildings, and $539,868.94 on road maintenance materials. Surber’s department spent over $31,000 less than in 2015. “Our employees continue to do a great job with road maintenance and bridge construction responsibilities,” said Surber. “We are surface-sealing roads with county personnel and equipment and plan to upgrade the machinery for this process, which has become much more prevalent due to high paving costs and static revenue.” The average Ohio county is responsible for 329 miles of roadway and 297 bridges and receives $5.1 million in state funding. Darke County has 521 miles of roadway and 531 bridges and receives $4.7 million in state

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funding. In 2016, Surber’s department resurfaced 18.41 miles of road and chip-sealed another 30.19 miles. They also constructed six new bridges, rehabilitated or repaired six more and replaced one large culvert. Maintenance improvements included 165.9 miles of centerline striping, 237 lane-miles of edge line striping and 27.9 miles of roads were cracksealed. They also repaired or replaced signs at 281 locations. According to Surber, of the 531 bridges on Darke County and township roads, 383 are rated in excellent condition, 128 are in good condition, 16 are in fair condition and four have been rated as poor. Of the four bridges in poor condition, one is a historic arch structure on a township road, one is limited to bicycle and pedestrian traffic, one is a closed bridge in an incorporated village and one is owned by CSX railroad. Darke County ranks first in Ohio with the number of bridges the county is responsible for and 10th in the nation. The engineer’s department also purchased a dump truck, Durapatcher, Dodge Ram 5500 sign truck, backhoe and five JD mowing tractors. The Darke County Commission enacted a $10

GHS Class of 1964 GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School Class of 1964 will be getting together for their monthly luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 12, noon, at the Greenville Moose Lodge on Sweitzer Street. They are looking forward to seeing everyone and for those on their snow birds trips to be safe and have a great time. Please note time change. Call Sue if you need more information, (937) 467-6894.

permissive fee on vehicle licenses in 2016, but those funds will not be received until 2018. These funds will also beneﬁt townships, village and the city of Greenville. “It is deﬁnitely a positive step for local infrastructure, which has been severely neglected by our state and federal lawmakers,” said Surber. No money from local real estate taxes, sales taxes or the county general fund is used for Darke County roads and township bridges. The Darke County Engineer has no debt and owns 100 percent of all vehicles and equipment.

Village Green hosts Winter Wine & Paint GREENVILLE – Village Green Health Campus is offering community members the perfect cure for the winter blues – wine, snacks, and art. The campus will be hosting a Winter Wine and Paint Party on Jan. 26, 6-8 p.m. at Village Green. When it comes to relaxation, there’s nothing like a glass of wine and a fresh canvas. For $45 per canvas, attendees will be treated to complimentary wine, cheese and crackers, fruit, and non-alcoholic beverages as they paint a beautiful picture of glittering snowflakes. All proceeds from this event will benefit the DeColores Montessori School. Seating is limited. Interested parties are asked to RSVP by Monday, Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. by calling (937) 548-1993. Village Green Health Campus is proud to be a member of the Greenville community, and takes pride in offering fun events that benefit Darke County community members. Village Green Health Campus’ senior living services are delivered by staff

specially trained to honor and enhance the lives of those they serve through compassion and a commitment to exceeding customer expectations. To learn more about Village Green, please contact the campus by calling (937) 548-1993, follow the campus on Facebook and Twitter, or visit the campus website at www.villagegreenhc.com.

Training on rocks GREENVILLE – Darke County Parks has begun a new series of trainings and presentations speciﬁcally tailored to volunteers, and the next one is about rocks. The park staff invites new and veteran volunteers to join them Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. or 6 p.m. at the Nature Center for a program on this rockin’ subject. From minerals like sulfur and galena to rocks like limestone and granite,

come learn about what our planet is made of and see some beautiful examples of what our earth can do. If you are a DCP volunteer and are interested in participating in this exciting program or if you are not a volunteer and would like more information about getting involved, call Kathi McQueen at the Nature Center at (937) 5480165.

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Time running out to get 2017 dog licenses GREENVILLE – Dog owners can still purchase their 2017 licenses on sale at the nine locations in addition to the Darke County Animal Shelter, Darke

County Auditor’s Ofﬁce and online at www.doglicenses. us/oh/darke. Licenses must be purchased on or before Jan. 31 to avoid paying a penalty. The cost is $16.

Ohio recognizes historic farms in state REYNOLDSBURG – In 2016, the Ohio Department of Agriculture recognized 118 new century, sesquicentennial or bicentennial farms owned by the same family for at least 100, 150 or 200 consecutive years. More than 1,300 farms are now registered across the state in the Ohio Historic Family Farms program. Each family received a certiﬁcate signed by Governor John R. Kasich and Ohio Department of Agriculture Director David T. Daniels to keep with their historic documents and pass down to future generations. “The state’s historic family farms program provides a direct link to Ohio’s impressive agricultural heritage and history,” said Director Daniels. “While their operations are diverse, all the families share a deep pride in their land and the

stories behind it. I am happy to help honor their impact on Ohio agriculture.” Ohio Historic Family Farms is a voluntary recognition program administered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Century farms have been recognized since 1993, with the bicentennial farm designation added in 2013, and the sesquicentennial farm designation in 2016. A complete list of Ohio’s century, sesquicentennial and bicentennial farms is available at www.agri.ohio. gov/divs/cent_farms/. Anyone who can verify that a currently owned farm has remained in their family for at least 100 years may register. For more information, visit www.agri.ohio. gov/divs/cent_farms/, or contact Cindy Shy in the Ofﬁce of Communication at 614-752-9817 or centuryfarms@agri.ohio.gov.

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This year’s locations throughout the county include Veterinary and Poultry Supply, Ansonia; Sutton’s Super Valu, Arcanum; Patty’s IGA, Bradford; Ace Hardware, Greenville; Farmers State Bank, New Madison; Birt’s Store, New Weston; Osgood State Bank; Marsh Hometown Market, Union City; and Versailles Ace Hardware. Please note when purchasing your licenses from the agents listed above to make your check payable to the agent. They sell annual licenses only. According to RC 955.14(E), authorized agents in the county selling dog licenses are required to charge an administrative fee of 75-cents for each dog license in addition to the registration fee. Three-Year licenses and Permanent licenses are also available. Three-year licenses are $48 and can be purchased at the Auditor’s Ofﬁce, Animal Shelter and online. Permanent licenses may be purchased at the Auditor’s Ofﬁce and at the Animal Shelter for $160.

CLAYTON – Salem Church of God’s 2016 ‘Joy to Your World Challenge’ generated $8,856, which will be used to support various missions efforts around the globe as well as help send people from the Clayton congregation to aid on those mission ﬁelds. “The annual ‘Joy to Your World Challenge’ was created to make the Christmas season more about others than ourselves,” said Kyle Hayes, Salem’s outreach pastor. “These dollars will go a

ing sufficient insurance, naming and changing of beneficiaries, and so on. A financial advisor who truly understands you and your needs can help you make appropriate moves for all your milestones. • When you’re close to retirement – As you near retirement, you’ll have several issues to consider: About how much income will you need each year? When should you start taking Social Security? How much can you afford to withdraw annually from your IRA and 401(k)? A financial advisor has the tools, training and experience to explore alternatives and suggest suitable moves for you. • When you’re retired – Even after you retire, you’ve got plenty to think about, in terms of financial moves. For one thing, you need to ensure that your investment portfolio provides you with both sufficient income for your desired lifestyle and adequate growth potential to help you stay ahead of inflation. What’s the correct balance of investments for your needs? Are there investments that can provide you with rising income without exposing you to undue risk? Once you’re retired, you just won’t get a lot of “do-overs,” so getting the right help is important. If you’re a do-it-yourselfer, you may not get it right each and every time. But you won’t pay much of a price (except, perhaps in embarrassment) if that chair you built collapses under a stack of newspapers. However, you also know when it’s time to call in a professional – and that’s whom you need when it comes to building your financial future. So, get the assistance you need, when you need it, from a financial advisor.

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DARKE COUNTY – The Nichols family is pleased to announce their ﬁve generation family. Shown are (front row) Great Great Grandmother Lois Nichols, Great Great Grandfather Frank Nichols holding Great Great Grandson Jeremy Myers, (back row) Grandfather Jason Nichols, Great Grandfather Tim Nichols and Mother Kristy Myers.

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They are non-refundable. Registering your dog(s) online at www.doglicenses. us/oh/darke will require a $2.25 processing fee per dog. For faster service, mail your renewal form with updated information and the appropriate fees to Carol Ginn, Darke County Auditor, 504 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH 45331. Make check payable to the Darke County Treasurer. Kennel Applications can only be purchased at the Darke County Animal Shelter. Kennel licenses are $80. A copy of your vendor’s license is required to purchase a Kennel license. A Kennel Owner is an establishment that keeps, houses and maintains adult dogs as deﬁned in section 956.01 of the Revised Code, for the purpose of breeding the dogs for a fee or other consideration received through a sale, exchange or lease and that is not a high volume breeder licensed under Chapter 956 of the Revised Code. (ORC 955.02) Effective 3/13/2013.

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long way in helping people at Salem serve overseas.” For every guest who attended Christmas events at Salem during December, the church donated $1 to the missions challenge. People within the Salem family also responded, adding to the ﬁnal total. Salem Church of God is at 6500 Southway Road in Clayton. To learn more about the church and its missions initiatives, visit www.salemchurch.org or call (937) 836-6500.

NERF War at library

VERSAILLES – Make sure to come out to Worch Memorial Public Library for After-Hours NERF Wars, and release some of that pent up frustration, while having some fun. On Jan. 14, 2:30 p.m., bring your NERF weapon to the library and get ready to blow off some steam. It will be like paint ball in the library minus the pain. Gather your family, friends and co-workers together and make plans to hunt each other out in the library stacks in a full out NERF War. For a more information on this activity or anything else at the library, visit www.worch.lib.oh.us or call 526-3416.

Shown is the wall where PCS individuals created an abstract art piece.

PCS individuals give work area a facelift

GREENVILLE – Over the holiday season PCS individuals from each area met and planned a project they wished to work on together. The PCS production area is where they are contracted by and in partnership with Whirlpool, Greenville Technology, Midmark and K&B Mold to assemble and assist with their production ﬁve days a week. These work orders allow individuals to learn new working skills with step by step processes and are paid bi-weekly for their efforts. The team of individuals decided the area needed a facelift and new look for the new year. What they created is an amazing memory that will last a lifetime. One wall and entrance way received a fresh coat of blue paint which provides a relaxing feel to the area. The second wall had an existing orange paint they felt needed to be their own creation. The end result is a marvelous display of abstract art work. One of which they have been proudly showing off and

has become the focal point of the production area.

Doug & Debbie Holsapple

Holsapple anniversary

ARCANUM – On Saturday, Jan. 7, Doug and Debbie Holsapple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married at the EUM church at Castine in 1967. They have two sons, Dave Holsapple (wife Sharon) of Arcanum, and Dick Holsapple (wife Pam) of New Madison, two grandsons, Taylor and Dylan, and two granddaughters, Alana and Emily. Doug and Debbie are both retired and reside near Gordon. They celebrated their special day with their family.

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AG DeWine warns of puppy scams COLUMBUS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warned consumers to avoid puppy scams. Several consumers have reported losing hundreds of dollars trying to buy a puppy online in recent weeks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sellersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; who advertise online are con artists,â&#x20AC;? Attorney General DeWine said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They post a picture of a cute puppy and tell you to wire money for a crate or insurance. Then they take your money without delivering anything in return. People expect to receive a cute puppy, and instead they get nothing.â&#x20AC;? In a typical puppy scam, a consumer ďŹ nds an ad for a puppy online. The consumer communicates with the seller, agrees to buy the puppy, and wires a few hundred dollars to have the puppy delivered. After the consumer pays, the seller demands more money for seemingly legitimate costs, such as for a crate, shots, shipping insurance, or other transportation fees. Generally, consumers who pay receive nothing in return. In some cases, consumers receive a puppy but say the puppy was sick or did not come with the American Kennel Club registration the seller promised. In addition to advertising puppies, con artists also may pretend to offer kittens, parrots, or other pets. Generally they communicate with the consumer via email, phone, or text, send pictures of the animal, and ask the consumer to pay using wire transfer or money order. To avoid scams: * Research breeders and sellers carefully. Check complaints ďŹ led with the Ohio Attorney Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce and the Better Business Bureau, and review feedback from other customers. Be skeptical if you ďŹ nd no information; some scam artists change names regularly to trick consumers. If possible, work with a local, reputable organization. * Never purchase a pet

sight-unseen over the internet, especially from an individual who requests an â&#x20AC;&#x153;adoption feeâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;shipping feeâ&#x20AC;? via money order or wire transfer. To help detect a possible scam, conduct an online image search of the puppyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photo to see where else the picture is posted on the internet. (Search â&#x20AC;&#x153;how to search by imageâ&#x20AC;? for help determining how to do this.) If the same picture shows up in multiple places, it could be part of a scam. * Visit the animal in person. If you choose to purchase a puppy, visit the breeder in person. Ask many questions. Ensure the breeder has individual veterinary paperwork for the puppy on the letterhead of his or her veterinarian, and consider calling the veterinarian to verify the relationship. Obtain proof of purchase with the breederâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s full contact information on it. * Consider adoption from a local animal shelter, where the entire family can meet and interact with an animal prior to adoption. * Watch for red ďŹ&#x201A;ags. Beware of offers that are too good to be true, sellers who require payment via wire transfer or money order, requests for extra costs for airline pet insurance or a temperature-controlled crate, unexpected delivery problems requiring additional payment, or threats that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be turned in for animal abuse or neglect if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay. * Report potential problems. If you suspect a scam, contact the Ohio Attorney Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce. If you suspect animal cruelty, contact the sellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local animal control agency or the humane society. The Humane Society of the United States has a puppy mill tip line at 1-877-MILL-TIP (1-877645-5847). Consumers can report potential scams by contacting the Ohio Attorney Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce at 800282-0515 or www.OhioProtects.org.

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Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s black-eye is their own fault RYAN BERRY

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After 23 years of covering meetings, one might think I would no longer be surprised at some of the decisions I see. A lot of times itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like watching Sesame Street when they start singing, â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of these things is not like the others. One of these things just doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t belongâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when they show four signs that say ordinances, resolutions, regulations and common sense. I can usually judge how things will go and I thought for sure someone would realize how silly this was getting and the EB (Erwin Bros.) Fuel Center would open in December. I was correct, to some extent. The Darke County Commission ďŹ nally agreed to pay for road widening once the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s industrial park is annexed into the city. The Erwins were told by city ofďŹ cials to work it out with the county and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exactly what they

did. The commission has been a champion of the Erwinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; project and has gone above and beyond to get this business open. What I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see coming was the city changing the rules in the middle of the game. The commission is not completely without fault in this matter. Their biggest mistake was to make an assumption. They assumed private businesses would get the same preannexation agreement as ODOT and other governmental agencies. That agreement did not include the installation of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, streetlights, storm sewer and road widening. I guess itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true what they say when you assume. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure what the city is trying to accomplish. Why take the original pre-annexation agreement off the table when you knew you were making headway and replace it with an open-ended agreement that is not better for this or any other business? The new agreement calls for the Erwins

Faber moves from senate to house COLUMBUSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;State Representative Keith Faber (R-Celina) was recently sworn in as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives for the 132nd General Assembly. He represents the 84tj Ohio House District, which encompasses Mercer County, as well as portions of Auglaize, Darke and Shelby counties. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today I completed my duties as Senate President by ceremonially passing on the gavel to the new Senate President, Larry Obhof,â&#x20AC;? said Faber. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been my pleasure serv-

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to commit to an unknown. The language that called for road widening, curbs, sidewalks, etc. was replaced with an agreement to follow the City Development Requirements. If Erwin signs this agreement, they will be required to follow the zoning requirements from the date of the annexation. Who knows what kind of legislation our representatives will dream up over the next 40, 50, 60 or more years? The city doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even follow the requirements it is trying to have the Erwins follow. Jaysville-St. John from State Route 571 to Sebring Warner Road has eight industrial businesses, yet the road isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as wide as the road in the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s industrial park and there are no curbs or sidewalks. Council has said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not about sidewalks and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about the Erwins not signing the agreement. Wrong! It is about a ridiculous requirement for sidewalks in an industrial park that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see much walking. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about unfair treatment of a private business compared to a governmental entity. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about getting an agreement to pay for road widening and then changing the rules. My question to council members and the administration is why? You more or less came to a consensus on the original agreement, but then you got greedy. You had the commission agreeing to foot the bill for road widening if the property is annexed and you turned down the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offer because you wanted the business to pay for it. Is it because they

arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t in the city limits and you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care about businesses you have no control over? Maybe thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it. Maybe you are a little jealous that you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t control the size of their sign or you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get the income tax money from the employees that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t live in the city. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t complain that the city is getting a blackeye over this when you have done little to diffuse the ďŹ ght. Commissioners say they have other businesses lined up to call the industrial park home, but progress is halted until the Erwin issue is decided. The commissioners believe this issue will set a precedent for future businesses in the park. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not quite ready to buy into that theory because that would require common sense thinking by our governmental entities. Do you want to make a difference? Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two ways to achieve change. One would require people to step up and run for ofďŹ ce. The other way is to get actively involved and call your representatives or come to a meeting and tell them how you feel. You hired them. Here is a list of your elected ofďŹ cials, council members and commissioners â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mayor Steve Willman, Council President John Burkett, Council Members Tracy Tryon, Todd Oliver, Leon Rogers, Clarence Godwin, Dori Howdieshell, John Hensley, and Doug Schmidt, and Commissioners Mike Stegall, Mike Rhoades and Matt Aultman. Their contact information can be found on the city and countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s websites.

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Versailles Lady Tigers tame Panthers GAYLEN BLOSSER

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VERSAILLES – The Versailles Lady Tigers took advantage of its entire team; starters and bench to defeat the visiting Parkway Lady Panthers 66-21 Thursday night. “We need to play hard, we need to play together,” said Versailles Coach Jacki Stonebraker. “I saw a lot of hustle plays out there.” It took a minute and a half for Versailles to get the first goal of the night to gain a 2-0 lead. With the clock showing 2:15 in the first the Lady Tigers had built a 16-1 advantage and closed out first period play with a 18-3 lead, led by Camille Watren’s two threepointers and Elizabeth Ording’s three field goals. Period No. 2 had Ver-

sailles scoring 11points while once again putting its smothering defense on display allowing just two free-throws for the visitor’s lone points with the teams going to the break with the Lady Tigers holding a 29-5 halftime lead. “The second quarter was a little slow but we were rotating a lot of girls in and just changing up some different lineups,” said Stonebraker. “When I changeup lineups a little bit, when I rotate some girls that haven’t played together in practice it tends to be a little sloppy. We just have to keep working.” Both teams used the third period to get their largest offensive output of the night with Versailles adding 26 points to the board while the Lady Panthers were scoring nine points.

“The ﬁrst quarter and the third quarter usually are good quarters for us,” Stonebraker stated. “The intensity is there and they play well together.” Versailles 6’1” freshman Lindsey Winner dropped in ﬁve buckets to lead the Lady Tigers in third quarter scoring with 10 points and Kami McEldowney contributed seven points including a trey. “She is doing a good job calling for the ball…that I like to see,” Stonebraker said of Winner, “I like to see Lindsey calling for the ball…all of our girls calling for the ball. That tells me that she’s not afraid to go pound in there. She had some good looks at the basket and converted tonight.” Coach Stonebraker continued to use the length of her bench and a deliberate

Jet Holiday Tournament runner-up trophy goes to FM BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

PITSBURG – The 54th Annual Jet Holiday Tournament host team dropped the championship game to the Brookville Blue Devils by a 49-42 score. “That’s a sectional final game…a district final game but I am disappointed because we were on our home floor and we had chances,” said FM Coach Troy Myers. “We had chances down the stretch.” “We lost our starting five man (ankle injury in Thursday game against Arcanum) and I was a little concerned about filling that void, but we had guys step up,” said Brookville Coach, a Versailles Jeff Davidson, a Versailles graduate. “Cameren Alber did a heck of a job defending in the post. He’s just a physical kid and our guards made plays when they had to make plays. Fantastic effort from your team perspective.” Quarter No. 1 saw the largest scoring production of the night for both teams with Ethan Conley hitting 10 of Franklin Monroe’s 16 points while the Brookville was taking advantage of four three-pointers to lead 22-16 after one period of play. “(Ethan) Conley is a very difficult matchup for anybody and of course the big kid in the middle, Thurmond…he’s huge,” said Davidson. “We did our best. We switched off

The Franklin Monroe varsity boys basketball team placed second at the Jet Holiday Tournament (Gaylen Blosser photo)

on all screens and we tried to face guard Ethan Conley as much as we could and I think our guys handled that well.” Kyle Ressler’s two second quarter treys accounted for six of the Jets 10 second quarter points, but it was the Blue Devils putting 12 points on the board to lead 34-26 at the break. “The first half we took some poor shots and when you’re in a possession basketball game like this, one or two possessions down the stretch, you have to understand how valuable those possessions are in the first half,” noted Myers. FM took advantage of 11 third quarter points while limiting Brookville to a six point to send the teams to the final period of play with the Blue Devils holding a slim 40-37. The fourth quarter proved to be a defensive struggle for both teams as the Jets were held to five fourth quarter points, all

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coming from the free throw line while Brookville would hit 3-of-6 free throws and two three pointers giving the visitors taking the ﬁnal period by a 9-5 score to claim the Jet Holiday Tournament trophy. “I thought our defense did enough for us in the second half to really give us an opportunity to win,” said Myers. “We gave a couple possessions away late.” “We have really taken a lot of pride in our defense this year,” Davidson said. “Our team defense…we’re averaging giving up 35-36 points a game and these guys have really bought into that. We’re all together. We communicate well. We had a couple breakdowns and that’s the game of basketball. Just a great all around effort.” “Hopefully we learn and get better next week,” said Myers. “It’s a team that wants to learn and get better so I am conﬁdent about that. These guys want to be good.” The Jets’ Ethan Conley led all scorers in the game with 18 points.

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offense to add 11 points to the fourth quarter board leading the Lady Tigers to the win. The Lady Tigers had 11 players put points in the book led by 5’11” sophomore Elizabeth Ording’s 14 points, 13 Lindsey Winner points and 10 Camille Watren points. “She did go over her left shoulder a couple of times tonight,” Stonebraker noted of Ording’s 14 points. “She tends to always turn over that right shoulder. Tonight she got a little bit more comfortable and was able to convert on both sides.” “The girls really converted well…offense from defense to offense tonight,” said a pleased Coach Stonebraker following the game.

Versailles freshman Lindsey Winner scores two of her 13 points in win over Parkway (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Bradford drops home game to Marion Local BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

BRADFORD – Bradford gave everything they had against a much taller Marion Local team in a 68-17 loss on the Railroaders home court Tuesday night. “It is a work in progress,” said Bradford Coach Mackenzie Perry. “I’m not going to get mad at their effort. They gave me everything they got.” “When you’re going into a lineup where you see 6’2”, 6’2”, 6’5”, 6’6” and we’re trotting out there 5’7”, 5’9”, 5’10’, 6’1”, 6’2”, there’s going to be some holes, there’s going to be some mismatches.” The team’s played even with the score sanding at 2-2 over the opening three minutes of the game before the visitor’s defense and size took over with the Flyers taking period No. 1 by an 11-4 score. “In the ﬁrst quarter I thought we executed as well as we can,” Perry noted. “We had opportunities. Unfortunately one of

our players went out and it kinda took the wind out of our sails a little bit.” Marion Local’s defense limited the home team to two second quarter free throws while putting 23 points in the book to lead 34-6 at the break. Bradford added six points to the third quarter board with all six points coming from Josh Phillips. The Flyers scored 18 third period points sending the game to the final quarter of play with Marion Local leading 52-12. Bradford’s Parker Smith accounted for all of the Roaders’ fourth quarter points; 2-2 at the line and a three-pointer while the Flyers pulled their starting five with more than five minutes to play. The visitors took the fourth quarter by a 16-5 score giving the Flyers a 68-17 non-conference win. “It was very difficult for them (Bradford),” Perry said of the Flyers defensive play. “They are a very well coached. Defensively that’s a great tradition over there and when they ramped

Josh Phillips puts up a shot for Bradford in home game against the Flyers (Gaylen Blosser photo)

it up and turned it up a notch, sometimes a couple of our guys didn’t know what to do…we panicked. But at the end of the day good teams are going to execute and if you’re still trying to learn how to execute you’re going to have holes like this. I’m pleased with their effort. I’m excited for that.” Marion Local put 12 players in the scoring column while limiting the Railroaders to three players scoring, led by Phillips eight points and Smith with seven.

Versailles Baseball Diamond Club dinner/auction nears BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

VERSAILLES – The Versailles Baseball Diamond Club will be holding it 8th Annual Dinner/Auction Saturday, January 14 at the Versailles K of C Hall. Special guests: Craig Stammen (Versailles), San Diego Padres Jered Hoying (Fort Loramie), Toledo University, Texas Rangers

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Coach Powers wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t return for sixth season with Arcanum BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

ARCANUM - After being the head coach for the Arcanum football program for the last ďŹ ve years, Coach TJ Powers will not be taking the ďŹ eld with the Trojans for the 2017 season. According to the Arcanum Athletic Department, Coach Powers was notiďŹ ed on Friday, Nov. 18 after a decision was made to bring in a new head coach for the upcoming football season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We, as school leaders, felt it was in the best interest of our football program to make a change at this time,â&#x20AC;? explained Arcanum Athletic Director Brian Sprada. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Arcanum-Butler Local Schools would like to thank Coach Powers for his efforts and contributions to the foot-

ball program. We appreciate all that he did for our student-athletes.â&#x20AC;? Powers says he immediately called for a team meeting with his players to inform them of the decision and let them know â&#x20AC;&#x153;he did not quit on them.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted them to hear it from me and right away,â&#x20AC;? Powers told The Early Bird. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I also wanted them to know and make sure they understood I am not resigning or giving up.â&#x20AC;? In addition to coaching football, Powers teaches high school social studies at Arcanum-Butler. He says that though he will not be returning as football coach next season, he deďŹ nitely plans to remain in the classroom at AHS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really love the school district and working with the kids,â&#x20AC;? Powers noted. Powers says he has no

intentions on seeking out another head coaching position anytime soon, but still wants to be part of a nearby football program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve coached football for 15 years, 10 as a head coach,â&#x20AC;? Powers explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Football is in my blood and just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t imagine not being out there working with a team.â&#x20AC;? Coach Powers ďŹ nished with a 22-28 record at Arcanum. The number of players grew from just 26 in 2012 to 44 in his last season as coach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We really could never get over the 5-5 hump, though we had plenty of very close games that just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go our way in the end,â&#x20AC;? concluded Powers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t coach just for wins, the most important thing is to make a positive impact on the young men I coach. I feel I left the pro-

gram better off than when I got there, so that is a winwin in my book!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had much respect for Coach Powers, even though we may have not won some close games, people didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize that we matched up pretty evenly with other teams that was mainly because of Coach Powers and his coaching philosophy,â&#x20AC;? added senior quarterback Pierce Lindemuth. Before his move to Arcanum, Powers was head coach of the Greenville High School football program, where he also served as Athletic Director for two of those years. Powers, who is a 1998 graduate of Greenville High School, still lives in Greenville with his wife Emily and their two young boys, 7-year-old Louie and 5-year-old Nate.

A century of high school ofďŹ ciating BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

PITSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Three high school referees brought a century of experience to the court at the recent Jet Holiday Tournament to call the game between the Arcanum Trojans and the Brookville Blue Devils varsity boys basketball teams. Bill Trent, a West Carrollton resident has 36 years of experience and New Carlisleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brooks Loeb checked in with 35 years on the court. Bob Roach drove to Pitsburg from Jamestown bringing 29 years of ofďŹ ciating experience and 30 years of prior varsity coaching experience as well as serving as a high school Athletic Director. Trent, now more than 70 years old was quick to encourage our younger generations to get involved in ofďŹ ciating, as did both Loeb and Roach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They can make extra money on the side if they work all the rec ballâ&#x20AC;Śwork their way up which Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked it all. I still enjoy it. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked AAU and Summer Leagues.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I used to coach high school basketball and was AD,â&#x20AC;? said Roach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Retired after 30 years, so basically the big thing is to stay around the game. Younger kidsâ&#x20AC;Śif you played the game in high school it would be a good way to stay around the game. If you liked basketball in high school youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll like ofďŹ ciating.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Absolutely, absolutely,â&#x20AC;? stated Loeb of his love for ofďŹ ciating. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I started when I was 20 and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve enjoyed it ever-since.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good thing as far as kids getting into it,â&#x20AC;? continued Loeb. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They can get into it at a young age and they can get into it and do it at lower level

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ball, even when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in high school at the age of 15. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good extra side money. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not hard work.â&#x20AC;? Each of the three referees agreed ofďŹ ciating basketball is a great way to stay in shape while making a little extra money and meeting new friends. The comraderyâ&#x20AC;Śitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great.â&#x20AC;? Loeb said of coaches, ofďŹ cials, athletic directors and high school administrators. The three ofďŹ cials with a total of 100 years of high school ofďŹ ciating agree they do have the respect of

most high school coaches today. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes,â&#x20AC;? Trent said of respect from coaches. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we do now. Years agoâ&#x20AC;Śooh.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel deďŹ nitely,â&#x20AC;? added Roach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had him in tournamentâ&#x20AC;Śenough said,â&#x20AC;? Trent commented with a chuckle of Jamestownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bob Roachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coaching days. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will respect him but letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s do the job right,â&#x20AC;? Roach jabbed back with a smile. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all they (coaches) want. Go out there and work hard. Try

to do your best and coaches will be ďŹ ne with it. If you deal with them respectfully they will respect you.â&#x20AC;? With the conversation winding down, each ofďŹ cial expressed the need for referees, umpires and ofďŹ cials for all sporting events. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is like a hole in this area as far as ofďŹ cials, not a lot, but you get a little further northâ&#x20AC;Ś..â&#x20AC;? said Loeb. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know the assigners struggle to ďŹ nd people up this way, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why I travel 90 miles to work a basketball game,â&#x20AC;? noted Roach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I also do high school softball and softball is really hurting for ofďŹ cialsâ&#x20AC;Ś and soccer. Basketballâ&#x20AC;Śitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ok, but still not enough.â&#x20AC;? The always jovial Bill Trent now in his 70s encouraged younger people to get involved butâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;?not just for the money.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I tell my wifeâ&#x20AC;Śshe thinks Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to have a heart attack out on the court,â&#x20AC;? Trent said with a hearty laugh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already told the undertaker if something happens to meâ&#x20AC;Śleave my uniform on, stick the whistle in my mouth and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it.â&#x20AC;? Visit: ohsaa.org/OfďŹ ciating/permits to learn more about OHSAA ofďŹ ciating

Arcanum varsity football head coach TJ Powers will not take the ďŹ eld with the Trojans for the 2017 season after the school has decided to look for a new coach. (Clinton Randall photo)

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President Faber is pictured with the Boys & Girls Club 2016 Youth of the Year award winner Rosetta Shepherd of Lorain County.

Faber honored by Boys & Girls Clubs COLUMBUS - Senate President Keith Faber (RCelina) this week received the Ohio Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2016 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blue Door Awardâ&#x20AC;? in recognition of his support of the Clubsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; programs around the state. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m grateful for this honor,â&#x20AC;? said Faber. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a parent of young children, I know how important after-school and summer opportunities are for the academic and social development of our children. I appreciate the work of the Boys & Girls Clubs all around our state to create safe, engaging and inspiring environments for our youth. Your work truly changes lives.â&#x20AC;? Faber played an instru-

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Update on Greenville City Schools before opening BY DOUG FRIES GREENVILLE SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT Greenville City Schools has had a great first semester of the 2016-17 school year, both academically and with extracurricular activities. Thanks to the hard work of our students and staff and the support of our parents and community, the first semester is nearing the end and has been very educational and productive. Students will return from winter break on Thursday, Jan. 12. There will be no school on Martin Luther King Day, Jan. 16, and the first semester ends Friday, Jan. 27. Again, I would like to thank the entire school district for their support of the new K-8 facility that is about to open to the students and staff on Jan. 12. The community is providing our students and staff with a state-of-the-art facility to enhance the delivery of twentyfirst century learning and instruction for decades to come.

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YMCA, you and Go Krown Challenge DARKE COUNTY – Begin your next journey by taking on a new ﬁtness challenge with one goal in mind: 1000 miles. This challenge, sponsored by Go Krown, is open to everyone in the community. Simply keep track of the miles you cover each week by walking, running, biking or swimming. You may also record miles for YMCA group ﬁtness classes at three-miles per class. Stop at the YMCA Welcome Center so they can record your miles. When you reach milestone distances, receive a reward.

100 miles - t-shirt 250 miles - t-shirt 500 miles – TBA 750 miles - TBA 1000 miles - TBA This challenge enables the residents of Darke County to focus on each individual’s spirit, mind and body while taking the next step, stroke, or rotation in life. Begin swimming, cycling, running, walking, or participating in classes today. Questions may be directed to Cole DeNise, at cdenise@ymcadarkecounty.org or 526-4488.

Ohio FFA President visits Arcanum ARCANUM – The Arcanum MVCTC FFA and Agriculture Department welcomed Ohio FFA President Mary Buehler to their Agriculture Classes. Miss Buehler brought a wealth of knowledge to the new FFA Chapter as she spent the day with ofﬁcers and FFA members. During her time with the classes, she led activities on First Impressions, Time Management, Per-

spectives, Team Work and Communication. Whether the class was building a balloon tower, completing a time challenge, or ﬂicking a ping pong ball off a bottle they all were able to look at their lives a little differently. The Arcanum MVCTC would like to thank Miss Buehler for her visit and they look forward to seeing her at future FFA activities.

plex. Outside, the facility features three playgrounds with the kindergarten playground fenced in. There are walking paths provided throughout the grounds and a delivery loading dock. The facility has a total of 460 parking spaces. Over winter break the district has had Lewis and Michael Moving and Storage Inc. move the curriculum and equipment content from our four existing buildings into the new K-8 complex. This move has gone smoothly and we appreciate the assistance of the company. We also sincerely thank the teaching and classified staff and all our wonderful community volunteers who have assisted us in packing and unpacking boxes, books and materials in preparation of opening the new school complex.. We will be having a parent/ student walk-through on Jan. 9 and 10. The 5-8 side will be on Jan. 9 from 4-6:30 p.m. The K-4 will be on Jan. 10 from 4-6:30 p.m. This will allow parents and students a chance to familiarize themselves a little bit with the building before the opening on Jan. 12. The community Open House and Dedication for the new K-8 facility is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26. This will allow staff to unpack and set up for educational operation and contractors to work after hours on punch list items to prepare for this community dedication and open house. The dedication program will be followed with a couple of hours for the community to walk through the facility. Prior to the new facility opening, we have some informational items we want to communicate. The school day for the middle school 5-8 will be from 7:35 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. The school day for the elementary school K-4 will be 9:05 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. We will continue to run two bus routes. All busses will drop off and pick up from the back side of the complex. Only busses, staff and deliveries will use the Eric Street entrance off Main Street. All parent drop off and pick up of students will take place in front of the building. There are two front entrances to the parking lot off Ohio Street. Traffic flow in front of the building is one way from south to north on the drop off. Please drop off on the curb lane only. If you enter from the north entrance, once you get to the parking lot you will be directed around the back of the lot so you maintain the one-way flow. Any time a

parent or visitor comes to the building they should park in front of the building and enter the front doors and report to the ofﬁce on the elementary or middle school side using the front sidewalks and crossing lanes. The district will have administrators, teachers, and PTA volunteers to help students the ﬁrst several days to help them get familiar with entry and routes to their classrooms. Students in the walking zones can enter from the front of the complex off Ohio Street. We will have crossing guards provided at Greenmoore Street. Students walking may also walk in to the rear of the complex from Orchard Drive by way of a walking path. Students again should use provided walk paths and crossing zones when entering from the back of the complex and watch for buses providing drop off and pick up. No students should walk in from Eric Street. Again, this is for buses and deliveries, as well as staff. Please walk to Orchard or Ohio Street. Students on Redwood, Palm and Lea Lane can use the walkway that ties into the back-walking path. A special thank you over this winter break to our technology department which includes Stan Hughes (coordinator), Robert Warner, Shawna Wise, Nathan Sharp (administrator/ instructor), and several of our computer information system (CIS) students who have coordinated and moved all our computers and technology devices to our new K-8 complex. This has been a wonderful real life training opportunity of which they have all done an outstanding job. In closing, let me again thank our entire community for your ongoing support of the Greenville School District. I invite all community members, parents, grandparents to continue to be an active part of our school district. Please feel free to attend as many student activities as your schedule al-

lows. The students, staff and administration appreciate your support. Everyone is always welcome to call me at 937-548-3185 or email me at dfries@gcswave. com if you have any questions

about our school district or school activities. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday break. Best wishes in the New Year and good luck to our students in the second semester.

The Manitou Americas Red Tour will be coming to Apple Farm Service on Jan. 12.

Apple Farm Service hosts special demo COVINGTON – Manitou Americas “Red Tour” is coming to Apple Farm Service’s Covington location on Jan. 12 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. This event allows attendees to demo the newest and versatile Manitou MLT Multi-Purpose Telescopic Loaders with a variety of attachments; including hay handling, grapple buckets, construction buckets, silage facer, snow removal and more. “Apple Farm Service has been a long-time partner of ours and we are happy to have them as a stop on our MLT Red Tour,” said Rick Laws, Ohio District Development Manager for Manitou Americas. “This event invites all customers and equipment owners to stop on out to demo our MLT telescopic loaders and see how these “multitasker” machines can increase productivity on the jobsite, handling larger

capacities at extended lift heights.” “We’re excited to have Manitou’s Red Tour stop at Apple Farm Service,” said Kent Holmes, marketing manager at Apple Farm Service. “It’s a perfect opportunity for anyone who has never operated a tehelander to test drive these time-saving machines, and an even better time for current owners to try-out some new attachments to beneﬁt their farm.” Apple Farm Service will be the sixth stop for the Manitou MLT “Red Tour.” The BIG demo event will take place in Covington on January 12th, but some of the MLT equipment will stay on site at Apples for the next couple of weeks for those interested to check out a versatile, multipurpose, telescopic loader, or curious on how they operate.

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Disney welcomes Greenville music students GREENVILLE – More than 150 Greenville High School students are enjoying time in the sun this week before heading back to class Jan. 12. Thanks to a lot of hard work, fundraising, planning and rehearsing, the school’s choir and band students left Jan. 4 for Disney World in Florida. They’ll be returning Monday, Jan. 9. The trip’s not all for playtime though – students also spent Saturday, Jan. 7, performing on the Saratoga Springs stage, formerly Disney’s Main Street, where thousands of visitors were able to be entertained by GHS talent. According to JR Price, orchestra and jazz director, a total of 179 students and adult chaperones were gathered to leave the high school around 2 a.m. Wednesday in “four yel-

low limousines” – school buses. “We’ve been working on the trip since last February,” Price said, noting that such an undertaking was “a lot of money and an enormous amount of time and energy to put one of these things together.” Greenville’s music students spent quite a bit of time fundraising, ﬁlling out paperwork and rehearsing to get ready to perform at Disney World. “We took a portion of our barbecue sales in the spring and had an extra candy bar sale to help chip away (at the cost) for the kids,” said band director Erick Von Sass, who also said the music department had the support of the school administration and board to undertake such a trip. Von Sass credits vocal music teacher and Wavaire

Four ‘yellow limousines’ ﬁlled with GHS music students left early Wednesday morning for Indianapolis, where students boarded planes for Florida. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

adviser Chelsea Whirledge for presenting a plan for making the trip to Disney to school board members for approval. “She took our music content standards and highlighted everything we were going to be learning,” prior to and during the trip, to the board, Von Sass said. On Tuesday, three trail-

ers ﬁlled with equipment left GHS for Disney, Von Sass said. Greenville was invited to participate in the Disney experience after ﬁlling out the applications and sending in DVDs of performances. “Disney reviews it and they get back with us to say “we’d love to have you,” Price explained.

New face at Arcanum Public Library SUSAN HARTLEY Thanks to a $30,000 donation by Woodland PTA, Greenville Elementary students will be playing on a softer playground surface when school resumes this week. (Susan Hartley photos)

PTA donates $30,000 toward new playground SUSAN HARTLEY

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GREENVILLE – When Greenville’s elementary students return to class Jan. 12, they’ll be able take some ownership of the new school’s playground surface. Thanks to the fundraising efforts by Woodland Primary’s PTA, the new green rubber surface on portions of the elementary playground was in part paid for by a $30,000 donation, with monies coming from several fundraisers. The board of education accepted the signiﬁcant donation during their December meeting, thanking those who participated in several fundraising efforts organized by PTA ofﬁcers and carried out by the K-2 students and their families. “We are sincerely grateful for the donation from the Woodland Primary PTA to assist the district in selecting the alternate to upgrade the playground to the poured-in-place resilient rubber safety surfacing in several areas,” said Superintendent Doug Fries this past week. “This surfacing is a safety upgrade that will be enjoyed by the students for years to come and would not of been possible without assistance from the PTA. The district thanks the PTA.” According to PTA president Mary Lee Moore, students participated in a catalogue fundraiser last fall, bringing in approximately $15,000. Other fundraisers included the PTA’s Pizza Bingo, which is normally conducted in the spring, but due to the move to the new building

was held in October. The PTA also partners with a couple of local businesses - Cavalier Clothing to conduct T-shirt sales and The Don’s Pizza, which donates a portion of sales from one day a month to the PTA. Some of the money donated by the PTA for the playground came from fundraisers in which this year’s third- and fourthgraders participated, Moore said. “We were excited we were able to do this,” Moore said. “We have a lot of good, working people who helped out.” The softer playground surface will be a lot safer and easy to maneuver than Woodland’s pea gravel, Moore said, especially for students who are in wheelchairs. And, if it rains before school begins in the mornings, there’s a better chance of still having outside recess, due to the surface drying faster than organic materials. Moore, who has a fourth-grader and a kindergartner, says Greenville’s teachers and students are looking forward to the start of classes in their brand new building this coming Thursday. “All the teachers are ready to be in and be settled,” she said. With the move to the new building, the PTA’s for Woodland and East will combine into one, Moore said. Assisting Moore with this year’s fundraisers are vice president Amy Ross, secretary Layla Warner, and treasurer Stacey Wilson. The Woodland and East PTAs will combine once the move has been made into the new school, Moore said.

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ARCANUM – For the past couple months, visitors to Arcanum Public Library may have noticed a new face among the stacks. Curtis Shaffer of Russia has assumed the role of library director, following Marilyn Walden’s retirement, which was effective Dec. 31. Shaffer and his wife Stacy, a surgical technologist at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, live in Russia. He is a 2009 graduate of Kent State University, where he earned a master’s degree in library science. Shaffer previously worked at the Piqua Public Library as coordinator of the reference department before accepting the director’s job at Arcanum. For the past two months, Shaffer has been working with Walden to prepare for his new role as library director. “I’m going to enjoy this small town atmosphere,” Shaffer said last week. “I’m looking forward to being able to know people as they come through the door.”

Shaffer said he decided to pursue a career in library science because “I love books. I was a history major for my undergrad and enjoyed being in the library doing research.” Once he earned his bachelor’s degree, Shaffer said he questioned what he would do with a degree in history. “I didn’t want to teach, so decided since I’d spent the last four years in the library doing research” why not get a master’s in library science. Shaffer said he’s also looking forward to becoming active with the Arcanum community and doesn’t plan on making any changes at the library in the near future. “For the first while I don’t anticipate making any changes. I want to get acclimated and get to know the staff and the community and figure out what services and programs we can offer, that people will find useful,” Shaffer said. “Marilyn’s been really helpful in showing me the ropes.” Walden, who’s been with the library for 30 years, says she’s looking forward to spending more time with her family, helping take care of her father and husband, being a

Curtis Shaffer ofﬁcially took over as Arcanum Library director Jan. 1, following Marilyn Walden’s retirement. (Susan Hartley photo)

grandma and being more involved in her church activities. During her library career, Walden has seen many changes, but believes the number one positive change is automation. “Moving from hand stamped cards to computers, apps for electronic devices so people can manage their accounts and reserve materials,” are signiﬁcant changes, she explained. And while big city libraries may be experiencing a shortage of patrons, smaller libraries like Arcanum continue to be a vital part of the community. Arcanum library offers a wide variety of children’s

Hittle Buick GMC donates to Friends of Harmon Field GAYLEN BLOSSER

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Hittle Buick GMC made a Friday afternoon donation to the Friends of Harmon Field. “Friends of Harmon Field would like to thank Jeff Hittle and Hittle Buick GMC for their support and donation to the project,” said FOHF Steering Committee member Dave Ernst. “Jeff Hittle and Hittle Buick GMC have been long supporters of Greenville City Schools and Greenvill Athletics.” “We are very glad to do it,” said Hittle Buick GMC President Jeff Hittle. “I’m looking forward to all the new upgrades and everything that’s going to be

done,” “Being an alumni of the Greenville school system, I look forward to being able to help this project,” added Hittle. “It helps a lot of kids down the road.” The Friends of Harmon Field (FOHF) is an organization that seeks to modernize the athletic facilities for the Greenville City Schools and the entire community. Friends of Harmon Field is on pace to provide a new track and ﬁeld complex north of Harmon Field and installation of Field Turf in Harmon Field by the fall of 2017, The project includes plans to create a new facility for restrooms and locker rooms and renovate or replace the concrete stands,

(Back Row L-R) Joe Arnettt (Sales Manager Hittle Buick GMC), Kyle Kagey, Mike Stegall, Ron Holzapfel, Aaron Shaffer and Mike Henderson, - (Front Row L-R) Don Hittle (Business Manager Hittle Buick GMC), Dave Ernst and Jeff Hittle (President Hittle Buick GMC) (Gaylen Blosser photo)

seating and press box at Harmon Field. “FOHF recognizes and appreciates community business leaders such as Jeff Hittle and Hittle Buick GMC for their support with

the project,” Ernst stated. For more information about The Friends of Harmon Field and its project, visit the group’s website at http://www.friendsofharmonﬁeld.com.

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programming, as well as adult reading and learning opportunities. “We started an adult coloring once a month, Cocoa, Coffee and Coloring. It’s a place for people to gather to unwind and enjoy each other’s company,” Walden said. Last June, the library started an adult crocheting class, which now has a core group of individuals who meet regularly and in April the library will continue its ﬂower gardening workshop with Miller Flowers, Walden said. Those who wish to know more about the Arcanum library may check out their website at arcanumpubliclibrary.org or Facebook page.

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Birds of a Feather at January Park PALS GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Darke County Park District invites children in kindergarten through second grade to join them on Jan. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Shawnee Prairie Nature Center to explore birds during Park P.A.L.S! Who is gathered at the Nature Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s warm

and cozy bird window this winter? Are they here year round, or do they migrate? Learn the answers to this and more as students play games and do a craft while watching our feathered friends feast from the feeders. Park P.A.L.S. is a series of monthly programs de-

signed for students of this age group who are interested in nature. P.A.L.S. stands for Practicing and Learning Stewardship, and its mission is to develop future earth stewards through meaningful educational opportunities and hands-on experiences in the natural world.

A fee of $3 is charged for the program, and registration is required. For any questions about the Park P.A.L.S. program or any other park district programs or to register for the January class, call the Nature Center at (937) 548-0165.

Exciting news for patrons of library tended evening hours. It is now open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday. These extended hours are to allow for adult and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs to be scheduled at more convenient hours for the patrons. The Saturday hours remain the

VERSAILLES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Worch Memorial Public Library is happy to announce it is extending the evening hours at the library. Also, starting on Jan, 23, story times at the library resume. Everything kicked off in January, with the ex-

same, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Because of these extended hours, some of the established library programs hours will be changed. Knitting Circle, which is on the ďŹ rst Tuesday of the month, will now start at 6 p.m. The Color Crush program, which is on the fourth Thursday of the month, will now start at 6 p.m. In addition the adult evening book club, Book Ends, will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The story time, which

begins on Jan. 23, for three- to six-year-olds that is held on Monday nights will begin at 6:30 p.m. The story time program Wee Read, which is held on Tuesdays at 10 a.m., will begin on Jan. 24. Make sure to check out the library calendar of activities by visiting www.worch.lib.oh.us. For more information about the extended hours or anything else at the library, call 526-3416.

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Cheerleaders host Prom Dress Exchange FT. LORAMIE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fort Loramie Cheerleaders will host their eighth annual Prom Dress Exchange on Sunday, January 15th at the Fort Loramie Elementary School, 35 Elm Street. Girls pay a fee of $7 per dress, $3 per accessory and $3 pair of shoes to display their items for sale. Girls will price their own items and organizers will tag them as they are received. The fee beneďŹ ts Fort Loramie Cheer. Anyone interested in selling their prom or homecoming dresses, shoes or

accessories can bring them to the school between 11am and 1 p.m. on Jan. 15. The doors will be open from 1:30-3:30 p.m. for shopping. This is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;cash onlyâ&#x20AC;? sale. Admission is free and dressing rooms will be available. In 2016, participants came from schools in Shelby, Auglaize, Darke, Mercer and Miami counties. For more information, or if special arrangements are needed for drop off, contact Gayle at (937) 726-4985 or Jill at (937) 597-2338.

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GREENVILLE - The Darke County Animal Shelter has many pets available for adoption, including several breeds of dogs, as well as cats and kittens. The Shelter chooses pets to feature each week and this week theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve selected: Bentley, a one-year-old terrier mix, is tan with short hair and is a super friendly guy who loves to play. He loves his toys and walks well on a leash. He only weighs around 20pounds. Rover is a seven-monthold Walker Coon Dog. He is tri-color with short hair and is friendly, but a little timid. He will take a special person to adopt him. The Shelter also has a black and brown lab, coon-

hounds, a Mountain Currs, terrier and will have six boxer mix puppies ready for adoption on Jan. 10 at noon. They will be eightweeks old and they have males and females. They also have cats and kittens for adoption. The Shelter is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., MondayFriday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The Shelter is located at 5066 County Home Road in Greenville, and the phone number is 547-1645. To see the dogs they have available, visit www. darkecountyanimalshelter.com. You can also visit the website of the Friends of the Shelter at www.darkecountyfriendsoftheshelter. com.

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Galen Delk, DCP volunteer, master blacksmith, and class instructor, tends the forge at Prairie Days at Shawnee Prairie.

Blacksmithing class offered at DCP GREENVILLE – Darke County Parks invites anyone interested in learning basic blacksmithing skills to join the beginners class on Jan. 21, 1-4 p.m. Students will learn about the different tools used in the trade as well as the parts of the anvil. They will also learn about the background of the blacksmith and his role in history. Those wishing to advance in the blacksmith trade may continue to attend classes on one Saturday

a month. A $25 materials fee will be charged to cover the cost of supplies for four classes. For insurance purposes, participants must sign up as a volunteer before beginning the class. Space is limited, but depending on interest levels, other beginner classes may be offered. For more information about the classes or to register, call the Nature Center at (937) 548-0165 or email info@darkecountyparks.org.

PIQUA – More than 200 students ranging from sixth to 11th grade engaged in a day of learning and fun at Edison State Community College on Dec. 2nd, for the 11th annual “We Are IT!” event. The daylong program is designed to help boost interest of young women in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) ﬁelds. The event began with a keynote address from Shelley Thiebeau, a registered nurse at Grandview Hospital. Thiebeau, an Edison State graduate, spoke to the young ladies about how the principles of STEM ﬁelds impact her career as a nurse. “It’s really important that we get the next generation excited about nursing because we are going to need a lot of nurses to replace current nurses as they retire,” Thiebeau explained. “And the healthcare community is growing due to an aging population.”

Thiebeau went on to explain the various types of career paths and areas of healthcare students could pursue after receiving a college education. “So no matter what career path you choose, you are the future of America,” added Thiebeau. “It’s important for you to get an education because an education will stay with you your entire life. Once you get a degree, nobody can take that away from you and it is not something you can lose.” Each of the girls chose three breakout sessions from a total of thirteen different sessions offered. Topics of breakout sessions ranged from crime scene investigation and computer hardware to human simulation and robotics. During lunch, students had the opportunity to network with area STEM professionals. In addition to giving students a look at what they could do for a living somewhere down the road,

A group of Piqua Junior High students pose for a photo following the daylong We Are IT! event that attracted over 200 area students.

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-------------------------------CHURCH OF CHRIST -------------------------------Greenville Church of Christ 4599 Childrens Home Bradford Rd., Greenville, 937-548-4467

-------------------------------CHURCH OF GOD -------------------------------Ansonia First Church of God 750 S Main St., Ansonia, 337-3945 The New Beginning Church of God 802 East 4th St.,Greenville, 937-214-6502 Triumphant Christian Center 1129 South Towne Ct., Greenville 548-0300

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CITY OF GREENVILLE

On January 3, 2017, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: â&#x20AC;˘ Ordinance #17-01 authorize entry into a Police vehicle service agreement with the Darke County Commissioners â&#x20AC;˘ Resolution #17-02 approve a contract for trash and recyclable materials removal and disposal â&#x20AC;˘ Ordinance #17-03 authorize payments related to the road right of way along Sweitzer Street near the intersection of Fourth Street This legislation can be read and examined in its entirety at the office of the City Auditor, Room 200, Municipal Building, Greenville, Ohio, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. on Friday. Approved: Eric Brand, Law Director Vicki Harris, Clerk Greenville City Council 1/8, 1/15 2T

Darke County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Estate Sales For more information call 937-547-4603 or go to www.darkecountysheriff.org Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

JPMorgan Chase VS. Karen Jones, et al. No. 15CV00494

Second National Bank VS. Daniel Chavez, et al. No. 16CV00397

JPMorgan Mortgage VS. Mendy Helton, et al. No. 16CV00045

Pennymac Loan VS. Cody Petry, et al. No. 14CV00566

JPMorgan Chase VS. Katherine Hamilton, et al. No. 12CV00146

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, January 20, 2017, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Village of Ansonia in Darke County to-wit:

Federal National Mortgage VS. Patricia Jones, et al. No. 16CV00272 Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, January 20, 2017, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Neave in Darke County to-wit:

Street Address: 253 Short St. Gettysburg, Ohio Parcel Number: A05431025030110600

Street Address: 13502 Hillgrove Fort Recovery Rd. Fort Recovery, Ohio Parcel Number: J37011417000030200

Street Address: 3878 State Route 49 Arcanum, Ohio Parcel Number: Q63030929000011800

Street Address: 3706 Shira Rd. Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: L45021129000021200

Street Address: 2412 State Route 571 Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: S70011214000010100 & S70011211000020300

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $59,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $65,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $55,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, February 3, 2017. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

Street Address: 409 S. Main St. Ansonia, Ohio Parcel Number: C15221322021012800 The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $30,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, February 3, 2017. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. TERMS OF SALE: Deposit required for this property: $5,000.00 Balance due within 30 days after Confirmation. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 1/1, 1/8, 1/15 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $30,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, February 3, 2017. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

TERMS OF SALE: Deposit required for this property: $5,000.00 Balance due within 30 days after Confirmation.

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 1/1, 1/8, 1/15 3T

General Information The Sheriff is issued Orders of Sales from the Clerk of Courts Office. Sales are advertised in The Early Bird once every week for three consecutive weeks. The Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office does not mail or give away a list of properties or information about purchasing foreclosed property. The properties are not available for tour or inspection as the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office does not have keys to any properties. Prior to the sale, most properties are appraised from the outside only. The property is sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;?, caveat emptor (let the buyer beware). The Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office does not have information on liens or taxes.

Real estate tax information can be found at the following web site: darkepropertymax.governmax.com real estate appraisal database. All sales are held in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building, 520 South Broadway, Greenville. All sales begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Bidding information Bidding starts as directed in each sale ad. Successful bidders must deposit in the following: If appraised value of property is less than or equal to $10,000 the deposit is $2,000.00; $10,001 - $200,000 the deposit is $5,000.00; greater than $200,000 the deposit is $10,000.00.

Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sale of Real Estate Delinquent Lands Revised Code, Sec. 5721.191 Notice of sale under judgment of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes: In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 16CV00440, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Sandra Keckler, et al., Defendants. Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $1,009.67 (One Thousand Nine Dollars and 67/100) .333 Acres S. Shawnee Wayne Lakes, OH L80221133010313300 Whereas, such judgement orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of such judgment; Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff of Darke County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder of an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against each parcel at the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, in the above named County, on Friday, the 20th day of January, 2017 at 10:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock A.M., and continuing from day to day thereafter, if any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same terms and conditions of the first sale and at the same time of day and at the same place, on Friday, the 3rd day of February, 2017, for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALL SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL TAX LIEN THAT MAY NOT BE EXTINGUISHED BY THE SALE, AND PURCHASERS OF ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY ARE URGED TO SEARCH THE FEDERAL TAX LIEN INDEX THAT IS KEPT BY THE COUNTY RECORDER TO DETERMINE IF NOTICE OF A FEDERAL TAX LIEN HAS BEEN FILED WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff Sheriff, Darke County, Ohio 1/1, 1/8, 1/15 3T

Personal check (proper ID, local check signed in our presence), cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or cash is accepted. The buyer will be required to sign a disclaimer that relieves the Sheriff and appraising agents of liabilities of hazards, or past due bills, as it it the responsibility of the buyer to look into these matters before the sale date. The unpaid balance of the purchase price is due within 30 days after confirmation of sale is filed. More Information You may contact Abby Wilson at (937) 547-4603 if you require further information. A listing of properties can be viewed at darkecountysheriff.org.

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GREENVILLE 3199 Wildcat Rd. NEW PRICE $99,900. 2 Bed, 1 bath, 3 car det. Garage, 1 acre, converted old school house. Many updates. (712241) 1307 E. Main St. $84,000. 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 2 car att. Garage, hard wood floors, fenced in yard, close to new school. (722433) 205 Central Ave. $46,900. 3 Bed, 1.5 bath, 2 car det. Garage, fenced in backyard, 1800 sq ft. living space. (703866) 21 Sherwood Ct. $15,000. 3 Bed, 2 bath manufactured home with deck. (720128) OUT OF GREENVILLE 2863 Zumbrum Rd. Ansonia NEW PRICE $289,000. 4 Bed, 2 Bath, home 4.96 Acres, remodeled with large garage, barns, pasture. (723469) 6633 Dull Rd. Arcanum $124,900. 3 Bed, 2 bath, 4 or more det. Garage, 2.35 acres, barn. (725427) 4922 Byreley Rd. Arcanum NEW LISTING $338,500. 3 Bed, 2 bath, 2 car att. Garage, 16 acres, dining room, family room, FM school district. (726682) 1409 Cox Rd. Union City NEW LISTING $64,500. 3 Bed, 1 bath home, 2 car att. Garage, 4.23 acres, barn, wood burning fireplace. (726456) 9367 Studer Rd. Versailles $187,750. 3 Bed, 2 bath, 2 car att. Garage, 2 acres, full unfinished basement, addition to back of garage. (725285)

REAL ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2017 10:00 AM 740 BIRCHWOOD DRIVE GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331

Directions: Take North Broadway to Magnolia Drive and turn RIGHT on Magnolia Drive, then take a LEFT on Elmwood Drive, then take a RIGHT on Birchwood Drive to auction site. (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS) This immaculate well kept 1-Story Brick Ranch Home built in 2001 features 3 Bedrooms and 2 ½ Baths. Master Bedroom features 2 Lg. Double Closets and Full Bathroom. Formal Living Room, Family Room w/Vaulted Ceiling, Eat in Kitchen with Oak Cabinets, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, 30” Elec. Range, Refrigerator & Built in Microwave Oven. Large Laundry Room with ½ Bath. Furnace Room with HiEfficiency Gas Forced Air Furnace w/Central Air Cond. 2 Car Attached Garage w/Opener, 6 Panel Solid Wood Doors throughout the Home, Covered Front Entry Porch w/Decorative Concrete Floor, Rear Patio w/Vinyl Railing, setting on a Crawl Space & Nicely Landscaped. Attend Open Houses and check out this move in ready home.

Attend Open House - Inspect This Property Make Financial Arrangements Be Prepared to Buy on Auction Day Open House: SUN., JAN. 8, 1:00 – 2:30 PM And by appointment… Call: Kirby Lyons (937) 316-8400 Everett Hocker (937) 417-0748

Terms: $4,000.00 down on day of auction. Complete Balance Due Within 30 Days of Auction. Taxes will be figured short term pro-ration to closing. Possession at closing.

MIRIAM H. KNICK - ESTATE

Richard L. Hahn & Ronald J. Hahn – Co-Executors Margaret Hayes, Attorney. D.C. Case #: 16.1.255 For photos and additional information on this offering please visit us at www.auctionzip.com and enter User I.D. # 8673. Remember, Never, Ever a Buyers (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions *WHAT YOU BID IS WHAT YOU PAY* “We work for our sellers, appreciate our buyers, and love our profession”

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! OPEN SUNDAY JANUARY 15TH, 2017 5973 Lake Ave. Greenville, OH OPEN 1 to 2:30 PM Occupy this remodeled home at closing! This home is located in the very quiet subdivision of Lakeview Estates just outside of Greenville. This home offers many updates listed below. Flooring in kitchen, dining room, and living room in March 2015. All kitchen appliances which also stay with the home in March 2015. Kitchen remodel including cabinets, countertops, lighting, backsplash in February 2015. New electrical box also in February 2015. New carpet in 2013. Master bathroom remodeled in 2013. Hall bathroom remodeled in February 2011. Updates in 2008 include roof, windows, concrete. Roof on shed 2016. Health department has issued operation permit on 9/1/2016 good through 9/1/2018. Wood Pellet stove stays. (725634) Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Darren Leis.

OVER 2000 SQ. FT. OF LIVING AREA in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch at 6163 Requarth Road! Newer vinyl windows; Florida Room; 32x24 barn! $139,000 IN COVINGTON this duplex at 214 S. Harrison has 1 bedroom apartment up; 2 bedroom apartment down, owner occupied. Enclosed front porch; decorative concrete patio! Low 60s WANT SECLUSION? Look no further than this 3 bedroom, 3 bath brick ranch home back a LONG lane! Hickory cabinets in kitchen; free-standing stove in family room; decorative concrete patio with fire pit; over 2700 sq. ft. of living area and 900 sq. ft. attached garage and MORE! 7+ acres with woods at 8832 St. Rt. 185. $329,000 9+ ACRES M/L with this 2-story home at 7201 St. Rt. 118! Over 1600 sq. ft. of living area PLUS Florida Room! 94x32 barn; 12x25 garage. $179,000 IN NEW MADISON this 2 bedroom brick and stone ranch home at 108 Summit is ready for a new family! Newer vinyl flooring; newer roof. Upper 70s COZY 2 bedroom home at 138 Sherman has been updated and well maintained! 2 car detached garage; partially fenced yard. Upper 60s 4 ACRES M/L ZONED COMMERCIAL on Wagner Avenue across from LOWE’S! Can be divided! Call Jim for additional information! JUST EAST OF GREENVILLE at 5882 Culbertson Road you will find a 3 bedroom home with lots of kitchen cabinets; newer furnace; 50x30 barn with metal roof and metal siding; 50x12 carport. $109,000. Owner says make offer! BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF CITY PARK with this 3 bedroom home at 205 Memorial Drive! Lots of updates! Heated floors (aah); cedar closets; walk-around hallway! 1½ car attached garage. $109,000 APPROVED BUILDING LOT at corner of Bur Oak and Aspen! Improved with drilled well; grass; trees and sidewalks! $30,000 WOW! Too many new and updates to list! Drive by 7304 McMecham Road and call for your personal showing! 24x40 barn built in 2007 has electric service and concrete floor. New septic in October 2016. $148,000 IN SOUTH END OF GREENVILLE this 2-story home at 617 Fair Street has 1 car detached garage. Now offered at $42,000 50 ACRES M/L east of Greenville at 6801 Horatio-New Harrison Road! 23 acres M/L tillable; balance of acreage wildlife sanctuary! 1800 sq. ft. newer brick ranch home with full, walk-out basement; 40x64 barn plus 28x36 add-on. 2 ponds. $649,000

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FIREWOOD, $80/cord. 937-621-7212 Acorn Stairlifts. The AFFORDABLE solution to your stairs! **Limited time -$250 Off Your Stairlift Purchase!** Buy Direct & SAVE. Please call 1-800-410-7127 for FREE DVD and brochure Safe Step Walk-In Tub Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American Made. Installation Included. Call 1-800-906-3115 for $750 Off

FIREWOOD for sale. Seasoned hardwood split. Large pickup load $110. 937-417-4402 2 #GEN1000 Eden Pure infrared portable heaters, $250 ea. 937-4482129, leave message AUTOMOTIVE 2008 Silverado 2500H w/Boss V-snowplow $13,995. 2013 Equinox AWD $12,995. 2008 Tundra crew $16,495. 2010 Explorer $9995. 2005 Explorer $5995. 2007 Ram Crew $12,495. 2008 Equinox $6995. 2008 Outlook $9995. 2008 Escape 4x4 $7495. Buy - Sell - Trade! CountryAutoSalesGreenville. com 548-1337

LARGE PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY JANUARY 14TH, 2017 - 9:00 A.M. DOORS OPEN AT 8:00 A.M. 5862 Kruckeberg Rd. Greenville, OH 45331

DIRECTIONS: From downtown Dayton; Ohio Take I -70 West to St. Rt. 127 North to Greenville to Kruckeberg Rd. Turn right on Kruckeberg go approx. 1 mile to sale site on left. (Watch for signs) Auctioneers Note –The auction starts at 9:00 A.M. with box lots, internet bidding to follow, go to edwardsauctions.com for more information and pictures. Featuring Live Audio & Video so you can bid at home or on the go with your smart phone or tablet. Go to www. auctionzip.com; enter auctioneer ID # 3426; click on the current auction date; click on bid now button to enter auction. No buyer’s premium charged for attending the live & collectible auction. Buyer’s premium applied to online and remote bidders only. VINTAGE REDS MEMORABILIA- YEAR BOOKS-SPORTS MEMORABILIA-BEER SIGNS-TOYS- COLLECTIBLES- BEAM BOTTLES-BEER STEINS BASEBALL/FOOTBALL CARDS-1953 Bowman Color Mickey Mantle #59; 1958 Topps Sonny Jurgensen Rookie Card #90, 1953 Bowman Color Warren Spahn #99, 1953 Bowman Color Bob Feller #114, 1958 Topps Football Jimmy Brown Rookie Card #62, 1953 Bowman Color Peewee Reese #33, 1958 Topps Ollie Matson #127 & Don Bosseler #132 (Final Card in the Set); Football Album w/70+ Cards - 1963, 1969, 1972, 1973; Baseball Album w/approx. 400 cards - 1975-1979 including 1975 Topps Minis; 1950 Bowman Starter Set - 72 Cards, no duplicates w/some stars, semi-stars, rookies - Lower Grade Condition Casey Stengel, Hank Bauer RC, De Mars #252, Sam Jethroe, Al Dark, Ned Garver, Hank Thompson, Don Mueller, Jim Konstanty RC, Bobby Shantz RC, Walt Dropo RC; Footballs; Basketballs; Misc.- Cone Top Beer Cans; Large Beer Stein Collection; Harley-Davidson Collectable Beer Stein; Seagram’s Benchmark Premium Bourbon American Legion 57th National Convention Decanter; Beam Bottle Collection; Boy Scout Books; 1946,2-47,48,49,50,2-51,52,53,2-54,55,56 Versailles Ohio High School Yearbooks; Versailles Varsity Letters; Men’s Hats; Advertising Golf Balls; Vintage Toy Tractors & Semi Trailers; Misc. 1/64th Scale Vehicles; Nascar; Nascar Barbie’s; Valentine Day Cards; Vintage Photos; Chicago World’s Fair Advertising Items; Coin Banks; Box Camera’s; Oil Lamps; Art Glass; Purple Hen on Nest; Pocket Watches; And More.

OWNER- JOHN LAUB ESTATE

Twila H. Oldham Laub Executor, Darke County Probate # 2016-1-232,Thomas Guillozet Attorney TERMS: CASH or local checks w/proper ID. Visa & Master Card Accepted w/3% Clerk Fee. Auctioneer licensed in Ohio. Auction held INSIDE heated facility. We must collect sales tax.

REAL ESTATE AUCTION 154.995 ACRES FARMLAND SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2017 1:00 PM GREENVILLE TWP. HUNTER RD., GREENVILLE, OH

AUCTION LOCATION: Kirby Lyons Auction Facility located at 5378 Sebring-Warner Rd., Greenville, OH. Just off S.R. 127 (By-Pass) between S.R. 49 & S.R. 36. (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS) Directions to Farm: From Greenville, OH take S.R. 118 NORTH 3 Miles to Hunter Rd. Turn LEFT or WEST on Hunter Rd. Then ½ Mile. (Between S.R. 118 & S.R. 49 on Hunter Rd.) (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS) Approximately 145+ Acres Tillable & 8 ½ Acres Woodland. Selling Parcel I.D. #: F24-0-212-10-00-00-40200 Contact: Kirby Lyons Auctioneers @ 937.316.8400 for complete Bidders packet information. Terms: $25,000.00 down on day of auction. Complete Balance Due Within 30 Days of Auction. Taxes will be figured short term pro-ration to closing. Possession at closing.

MIRIAM H. KNICK - ESTATE

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Versailles FFA attends FFA Leadership Night AUCTIONEER

AUTOMOTIVE 1995 Ford F250 4x4, runs good, has rust. VERSAILLES $1750 OBO. 419-790– On Dec. 12, the 9552 Versailles FFA parREAL ESTATE ticipated in Darke Brick ranch house for County FFA Leadsale in Union City, OH. ership Night. The 3 BR, 2 bath, living & night was sponfamily rooms, kitchen, sored by the State sun-room. 2 car garage. FFA Oﬃcers, Mary $83,500. 937-423-7049 Buehler and Ryan or 937-968-3602 A. Matthews. The theme of the night was focused on potential and making a diﬀerence in each individual’s chapter. Members of 1-800-548-5312 the Versailles chap-

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ter were split up into small groups with other chapters to discuss potential and how to improve their chapters. Afterwards, members enjoyed pizza. Leadership Night also serves as a State FFA Degree requirement. Members of the Versailles FFA in attendance included: Tessa Tyo, Lucas Perassoli, Brooke Stuck, Han-

FARM- BARE LAND- AUCTION 88.667 ACRES, NEWBERRY TWP.

DATE: SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2017 TIME: 10:00 A.M. LOCATION: W. Covington-Bradford Rd., Covington, Ohio 45318 DIRECTIONS: St. Rt. 36 West of Covington to Rangeline Rd. Go north to Covington-Bradford Rd. Land lies on the southeast corner. (Rangeline Rd. & Covington-Bradford Rd.) BARE LAND ONLY: 88.667 Acre tract in Newberry Township. Parcel H17049600, 5-8-19 W Side SW, Miami County. Approximately 83 acres more or less are tillable. This is a very nice farm with road frontage on two roads. (Bare Land) TERMS & CONDITIONS: $25,000.00 down the day of sale. Balance due in 30 days or on delivery of deed. Buyers to have financing approved prior to sale date. Owners have the right to accept or reject any or all bids. SALE TO TAKE PLACE AT THE EAGLES IN COVINGTON, OHIO 715 E. BROADWAY ST., COVINGTON, OHIO

OWNER: JOHN L. WARNER TRUST

nah Rose, Jamie Hart, Sean Besecker, Ben Davis, Kayla Bohman, Kimberly Winner, David Barlage, Isaac Gehret, Tori Wuebker, Haley Mangen, Ashley Petitjean, Gregory Bohman, Cody Williams, Elliot George, Sara Cavin, and Sarah Hart.

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Members who attended the FFA Leadership Night were (ﬁrst row) Ryan A. Matthews, Sara Cavin, Hannah Rose, Isaac Gehret, Sean Besecker, Cody Williams, Sarah Hart, Mary Buehler, (second row) Ben Davis, Jamie Hart, Tori Wuebker, Haley Mangen, Ashley Petitjean, Brooke Stuck, (back row) David Barlage, Kimberly Winner, Kayla Bohman, Gregory Bohman, Elliot George, Lucas Perassoli, and Tessa Tyo.

REPO AND BANKRUPTCY AUTO AUCTION

SATURDAY JANUARY 14, 2017

9:00 A.M. SHARP

LOCATION: 401 YOUNG STREET, PIQUA, OHIO 45356, UPPER MIAMI VALLEY STORAGE CAR FINANCE COMPANY 2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING 2005 BUICK LASABRE 2002 DODGE RAM 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM 2000 GMC DENALI 2007 PONTIAC G6 1999 LEXUS RX300 2006 DODGE DURANGO 2005 CHEVY MONTE CARLO UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT, DONALD HARKER III, TRUSTEE 2016 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB 4X4 4000 MILES IN BRAND NEW CONDITION GREENVILLE NATIONAL BANK 2013 HONDA FOREMAN ES FUEL INJECTED 4X4 4 WHEELER 296 MILES 2013 HONDA RANGER ES FUEL INJECTED 4X4 4 WHEELER 236 MILES 2008 DODGE AVENGER 2007 CHEVY SILVERADO 4 DOOR 4X4 MID OHIO ACCEPTANCE 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM 2004 CHEVY SILVERADO 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE 2007 GMC ENVOY 2007 MAZDA CX7 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE 2005 FORD 500 2011 KIA RIO 2008 PONTIAC G6 2004 FORD FREESTYLE TERMS: CASH. NO BANK CHECKS, NO LETTERS OF CREDIT, NO CHECKS. BANKRUPTCY VEHICLES ARE SOLD WITH DIFF TERMS OF PAYMENT, CASHIER CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO TRUSTEE. BUYERS FEE APPLIES TO EACH VEHICLE. ALL VEHICLES SOLD 100% AS IS. PLEASE CALL WITH ANY QUESTIONS 937-606-0536

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SATURDAY, JAN. 14, 2017 9:00 AM 5378 SEBRING-WARNER RD., GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331 DOORS OPEN AT 8:00AM

Directions: Approx. 30 miles NORTH of Dayton, Ohio. From the intersection of S.R. 49 and U.S. 127 Bypass, take U.S. 127 NORTH approx. ¼ mile to Sebring-Warner Rd. and turn RIGHT or EAST to auction site, just 2 buildings EAST of the “Early Bird”. (WATCH FOR AUCTION ON SALE DAY) AUTOMOBILE 2015 Honda Civic LX 2 Dr. Coupe, 1-Owner, only 8,726 Miles, 4 Cyl. Auto., A/C, P.S., P. Windows, P. Locks, Tilt, Cruise, Back-Up Camera, Dk. Gray Exterior, Blk. Cloth Interior, Lady owned & Driven, Like New, Super Nice. ANTIQUE FURNITURE Oak Wash Stand; Empire Style (Cherry) 4 Dr. Chest of Drawers; (2) Globe 3-Section Stacking Glass Front Bookcases w/Bases; Victorian Marble Top Lamp Table; Early Wood Blanket Chest; Flat Top Steamer Trunk; Sm. Camel Back Trunk; Cherry Drum Table; Oval Parlor Lamp Table w/Porcelain Casters; Lamp Table w/Spiral Legs; RCA Victor Standing Hand Crank Phonograph; Walnut Lamp Table; Oak Hi-Chair; Early Oak Rush Btm. Rocker; Wood School Desk & Chair; Marble Top Coffee Table; Wood Spinning Wheel; Cedar Chest; (2) Oak Curved Glass Footed China Cabinets, Glass Shelves, (1) with Dbl. Door (Very Nice). PEDAL CARS – PEDAL TRACTORS – TRICYCLES – COASTER WAGONS Approx. (10) Early Pedal Cars including: Model T, Fire Chief, Indy Racer & others; Approx. (9) Pedal Tractors, Ford, Hamilton, Oliver, Murray Diesel & others; Early Metal Pedal Type Crane; sev. Early Tricycles; sev. Toy Wagons including: Greyhound Deluxe Coaster Wagon, sm. Greyhound Wagon, Western Flyer & Radio Flyer Wagons. CAST IRON COLLECTIBLES Cast Iron Buckeye Tractor Seat; (4) Cast Iron John Deere Implement Seats (1847); Cast Iron Dinner Bell w/Bracket; Early Cast Iron Kitchen Stove (1 Ft. x 2 Ft.) (Very Rare); Cast Iron RCA Dog Bank; Early Cast Iron Farmall Tractor; Early Cast Iron Huber Steam Engine; (2) Cast Iron Fireplace Starter Buckets; Cast Hubley Mdl. A Car; Cast Iron Ford Trk. Banks; Cast Ford Buggy’s & Wagons; Cast Iron Motorcycle & Side Car; CAST IRON BANKS including: Uncle Sam, Pappy, Race Horse Bank, Football Bank, China Man, Pig & others. APPROX. 30 CLOCKS (MANTEL & WALL CLOCKS) Early Birge Mallory Company, Paper Label w/Reversed Painting on front; Lg. Wall Clock, Walnut, Key Wind, Early Train Reversed Painting; 1900’s Lyons 8 Day Mantle Clock, Waterbury Paper Label; New Haven Mantle Clock w/Lion’s Heads & Pillars; Sessions Mantle Clock w/Pillars; Artco 8 Day Mantle Clock; 1908 Waterbury Oak Clock, Key Wind w/Pendulums; Triumph Wall Clock, Ornate w/Cherubs; sev. Early Ingram Key Wind Mantle Clocks; Lg. Walnut Wall Clock w/Porcelain Face & Eagle; 1882 Ansonia Mantle Clock Victorian Style w/Roman Warrior (Very Fancy) (Nice); sev. Seth Thomas & Gilbert Mantle Clocks; Lg. Centurion 35 Day Wall Clock; Ansonia Mantle Clock; Early Seth Thomas Mantle Clock (Marble look), Lion’s Heads, Footed, Key Wind; Sessions Mastercraft Wood Yankee Clipper Ship Clock; United Horse Clock. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Very RARE 1920’s Copper General Electric Fire Truck Searchlight w/Lens & Brass Bracket (Model 2AL) (26” High – 20” Wide – 14” Depth); Lg. Wood 100 Lb. Old Reliable Coffee Co. Adv. Crate (Dayton, OH); Wood Oxen Yoke; Early Clark’s Embroidery Spool Cabinet (Oak) (Very Nice); 8 Ft. Curtis WWI Wood Aircraft Propeller; Porcelain PUROL Gas Sign 5 Ft. 10” x 18” (single sided) (Original); Dazy #60 Glass Butter Churn; #40 Glass Butter Churn; Dazy 1 Qt., Pt. & ½ Pt. Glass Butter Churns; Wood Butter Churn; Crocks; Crock Jugs; Salt Crocks; Sadd Irons; Early Lunch Pale; Wood Pulleys; (2) Lg. Wood Bowls; Early Powder Horns; Early Rayo Kero Lamp; #2 Victor Oil Lamp w/Pelicans; #4 Tall Crock w/Handles; Hand Crank Cherry Stoner; Wood Butter Mold; Sidney Dairy Galv. Milk Box; Metal “Kerns Bread” Display Sign; Lg. & Small Lighted Stop Lights (Wired & Works); Lighted Cross Walk – Walk/Don’t Walk Sign (Works); Cast Iron Fireman’s Insignia; Early Car Battery Tester Set; Early Wood Frame Pin Ball Type Machine “Nishijin” Super Deluxe; #29 Eagle Oil Can; Railroad Crossing Cross Bar Sign; (2) Lg. Wood H. Carved Scoops; Early Fram Filters Round Bubble Glass Wall Adv. Clock; sev. Pepsi Lighted Clocks; Fish Tail Coca-Cola Lighted Clock w/Bubble Glass; Michelob Beer Lighted Hanging Light; Coors Lighted Sign; Lg. Coca-Cola Bottle Advertising Thermometer; Wood Coca-Cola Sign; Early Diet-Rite Cola Lighted Glass Front Clock; sev. Advertising Thermometers; Coca-Cola 5 Cent Bubble Face Glass Lighted Clock (Simplex); Plaster RCA Victor Dog; Just Right Brass Carbine Light; (2) Wood Slaw Cutters; Pie Cooling Wire Rack w/Blue Bird Pie Pans; (2) German Clay Wine Bottles; (4) Lg. Early Padlocks w/Keys including: (2) San Quentin Death Row, (1) Winchester Firearms Factory & (1) Remington Ammunition Factory; Early Stanley Brass Compass; Early Horse Collar; Pabst Beer Plastic Stain Glass Sign; Stroh’s Metal Beer Tray; Early Shaving Mirror; 5 Gal. Milk Can (State Butter Co., Cincinnati, OH); Early Colgate Shaving Stick Can; Wood Cheese Box; 55 Gal. Wood Barrel; Wood Wash Tub Stand w/Ringer & Tubs; Galv. Single & Dbl. Wash Tubs; Maytag Hard Hat; Copper Wash Boiler; Lightning Rod Stand; Galv. Wash Tubs; Bushel Baskets; German Railroad Conductors Hat RATP#15660; 2 ½ Ft. Alum. Pom Pom Tree in original box; Royster Co. Metal Chalk Adv. Board; #11 (Welcome) Washer H. Crank Ringer; Cast Iron Boot Jack; U.S. 77 Highway Race Set in original box; Wood Explosive Box; Early Gas Station Road Maps; Lions Club License Plate Badge; Lighted Falk Dist. Sign; Cast Iron Door Stop; #8 Wagner Cast Iron Skillet; #10 Cast Iron Skillet; Gillette Razor Glass Display Case; Army Shirt & Hat; (2) 1 Qt. Quaker State Metal Oil Cans (Full); Blatz Beer Bottle Cast Iron Waiter; Esso Gas Metal Sign; Reserved Parking for Pedal Car Collectors Sign; Walker Muffler (Lighted) Adv. Clock; Sq. Coke Clock (Lighted); 1925 L&N R.R. Railroad Lantern; Early Pennsylvania Railroad Lantern; Qt. Dairy Maid Glass Milk Btl.; Sellers S&P; Sanders Dairy Amber 1 Qt. Milk Btl.; Early Flatware; (2) ½ Gal. Amber Clorox Bottles; Early Hwd. Store Paper Dispenser; 45 Records; sev. Porcelain Signs (various subjects); Stetson & Mallory Hat Boxes; Early Wood Child’s Snow Sled; Aooga Horn; Chrome Siren; Lg. Copper Bucket; Wood H. Crank Ice Cream Freezer; Early H. Painted Victorian Parlor Lamp; Air Egg Incubator & Turner; Porcelain Coca-Cola Sign; (4) G.M. SS Hub Caps; Phonograph Records; Horlick’s Malted Milk Glass Jar; Globe Amber Jar w/Lid; Early Glass Minnow Trap (C.F. Otis, Vermont); McCoy Cookie Jars, Tea Pot, Stove, Clown; (3) Stoneware Pitchers w/Indians & Deers; Lobster Dishes (Blk./Red/White); sev. Roseville Pottery pieces, McCoy, Haegor, Fenton Bowls; Swirl Glass; Figurines; Blue Grapevine items; Square Face Bubble Glass Coke Clock; 3 Footed Cast Iron Pot; Bud, Busch & Corona Beer Clocks; Cast Iron Tea Kettle; Victorian Telephone; Early (Northwestern) Candy Vending Machine; Political Button Collection; Half & Half & Bugler Tobacco Tins; J. Chein Metal Monkey Bank; 57’ Chevy & Volkswagon Jim Beam Decanters; Padlock Collection; Early Metal Tops; sev. Horse Pictures, Man-O-War, Citation; Coca-Cola Bear Cookie Jar; Keebler Elf Tree Cookie Jar; Pillsbury Dough Box Cookie Jar; LOTS OF NASCAR DIE CAST CARS; Red Bake Lite SS Flatware; Coca-Cola Die Cast Air Plane; Carnival Glass Insulator; several Early Ball Glass Jars; H. Crank Corn Sheller. APPLIANCES Frigidaire Ref./Freezer (Like New) (Black); Frigidaire 30” Elec. Range, Smooth Top (Almond); Whirlpool Elec. Washer (Like New) (White); Kenmore Elec. Dryer (White); Microwave Oven. MODERN FURNITURE Queen Bed w/Metal Headboard; Maple Single Bed; 4 Dr. Oak Chest of Drawers; 6 Dr. Pine Chest of Drawers; Wood Entertainment Center; (2) Metal Frame Bunk Beds; Rotan 48” Round Glass Top Table w/(4) Chairs; (2) Wicker Patio Chairs; sev. Lamp Tables. MISC. Sm. Elec. Kitchen Appliances; Corelle Dishes, Pots, Pans, Flatware; Sm. Propane Tailgate Grill; Sm. Shop Vacuum.

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AUCTIONS COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE JANUARY 18, 2017 AT 6:00 P.M. 234 East Main Street, Greenville, OH 45331

Open House - Sunday, Jan. 15th, 1 to 3PM Hosted by listing agent Chris Hayes

Showings by Appointment - Disregard any and all previous asking prices This 2 story glazed brick structure built in the 1900’s offers just over 2,330 sq. ft. of Victorian finished interior featuring high ceilings, attractive woodwork throughout, original French doors, stained glass windows, 2 elegant fireplaces, & a front open stairway w/ an additional rear stairway access. The lower level includes a large foyer/waiting area, receptionist area, private office space, & half bath. On the 2nd floor, there are 3 rooms for private offices/bedrooms, bathroom, & full kitchen w/ appliances. There is also a full finished basement w/ private office or conference rooms & an unfinished 3rd floor attic. Dual AC units, newer shingle roof & replacement windows complete this home or office with rear off street parking & both front & rear entrances. Property zoning is Downtown Enterprise & is located in a high visibility & traffic area to showcase any business. Extremely motivated sellers, come prepared to buy at your price!! Terms: A 10% Buyer’s Premium shall be applied to the final bid to establish the final contract sales price. $3000 down day of auction & the full balance is due & payable w/in 35 days of auction. Please visit our website WWW.MIDWEST-AUCTIONEERS.COM for more information and pictures. To request a bidder’s packet or schedule a showing, please call the office at 937548-2640.

ELM STREET REALTY, OWNER

SATURDAY FEB 4TH, 2017 9:30AM

GREENVILLE CITY SCHOOLS – EAST ELEMENTARY

6468 Requarth Rd Greenville, Ohio

301 E 5th St. – Greenville, OH 45331

JANUARY 28, 2017 @ 9:00 AM

Live onsite auction and live internet bidding available via www.Proxibid.com Onsite INSPECTION: Thurs., Jan. 26th from 5pm – 7pm & Fri., Jan. 27th from 9am - 5pm Approx. 1,000 lots – School Surplus & Loose Furnishings – Commercial Kitchen & Restaurant Equipment – Electronics - Wood & Metal Cabinetry This is the first of four auctions being offered to liquidate the furnishing and assets of the k-8 buildings of Greenville City Schools. Items will include: Weil McClain Model 88 commercial dual system hot water or steam boiler, new in 2014, 12 section unit; Quincy single horse climate control air compressor w/ dryer; Comm. Kitch/Rest. Equip: Traulsen SS reach-in cooler; Hobart comm.. dishwasher/sanitizer; Manitowoc upright freezer; Glenco SS refrigerator; (4) Blodgett convection ovens; Hobart comm.. mixer & attachments; Norlake Advent SS digital control freezer; Groen tilt skillet; Garland 6 burner stove/oven; SS prep tables; Cafeteria trays; Portable reach in coolers; Retractable cafeteria tables Electronics: Smartboards; NEC Projectors; Elmo document readers; Computer monitors & towers; Notebook laptops; DVD/VCR players; Routers; Media carts; Lg. sel. of wood and metal storage & file cabinets and shelving; 100’s of Student desks & chairs; Portable & stationary work stations; 10’ Primitive harvest table; Antique book cases; Stage curtains; Teaching supplies/ aids; White boards; Office equipment; Laboratory supplies/equipment; Nurse’s exam tables; Sound equipment and musical instruments; Sports and gym equipment; Basketball bank boards, rims, & nets; Wall hangings; Shop items and tools; Alum Ext. ladders; Floor stripers; Housekeeping & Janitorial aids; More information will become available including pictures and order of sale. Please check our website at www. midwest-auctioneers.com daily for updates on this auction, as well as future scheduled dates for the remaining 3 auctions. Terms: This auction is being conducted with no buyer’s premium to onsite bidders and no state sales tax is required to be collected. All items are required to be paid for day of auction with the following payment options: Cash, personal or business check w/ID, or mastercard and visa w/ an additional 3% clerking fee added. Additional terms and conditions apply to internet bidders.

GREENVILLE CITY SCHOOLS

FARM EQUIPMENT IMPLEMENTS -SHOP TOOLS AND RELATED ITEMS White 2-105 Tr a c t o r ; (2) John Deere 4400 Combines; Farmall 450 Tractor w/ L o a d e r ; International 350 Tractor; Minneapolis Moline M670 Tr a c t o r ; Ford loader/ backhoe; Ford F600 grain truck; (3) Flatbed farm Wagons; Implements to incl. Tillage e q u i p . ; Cultipackers; Cultivators; Discs and more; Shop items to include Hand tools, Power tools; Lg and small engine parts; Lg selection of snowmobiles, parts and related items; Wagon items include hydro cylinders, hardware, barn items and more. TERMS CASH, CHECK WITH PROPER ID, MASTERCARD AND VISA WITH A 3% CLERKING FEE ADDED.

EVELYN KITTEN OWNER (FORMERLY OWNED BY JOHN J. KITTEN)

• • • • • 2 DAYS - 2 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS • • • • • FRI., JAN. 20, 2017 @ 3PM

920 Ross Road, Greenville OH 45331 Early Farm Equip – Car – Tools -Primitives: **2003 Ford Taurus SES w/ 179,768 miles** (2) Oliver gas tractors incl. model 70 & 77; John Deere GT225 garden tractor; JD Cycle bar mower; Baler; 2-bottom plow; JD Flat bed wagon; JD Roto-tiller; Wood wheel barrow; 20’ Extension ladder; Wood step ladders; Chains & come-alongs; Jacks; Hydraulic hose; Metal outdoor fun.; Numerous hand tools, shop items, and primitives: Bicycle; Milk cans; Planters; Metal wash tubs; Metal fuel cans & water cans; Old wood chairs, beds, and baby crib; Lg. Cast iron dinner bell; Wood porch swing; Many other barn primitives, tools, and pieces. This auction will last approx 3 hours.

SAT., JAN. 21, 2017 @ 9:30 AM

Darke County Fairgrounds (Youth Bldng.) 800 Sweitzer St., Greenville OH 45331 Antiques, Collectibles, & Primitives: Indian scrapers, arrowheads and other artifacts; Star Brewing Co. Minster OH wooden keg; Edison Standard cylinder phonograph; WW I Army helmet; Ceremonial helmet; PRR lantern (electrified); Oliver pedal tractor; Ken doll in original box; Seth Thomas mantle clock; Vintage baby carriage; Daisy “Buck Jones” BB gun w/compass & sundial; Lionel train in box; American Girl Doll Kaya w/book; Crocks & jugs; Rug beater; Powder horn; Coo-coo clock; Copper wash tub; Picture frames; Granite/ porcelain ware; Pottery cookie jar and other pottery; Croquet set; Depression glass; Vintage kitchen utensils; Ice blue glass corn vase; English paste china; Vaseline glass candlesticks; 1930s/40s college scrapbook; : (2) 1940s Darke County Fair Race Cards/ Posters; Fostoria & other Early American pattern glass; Sev. bisque, glass, & porcelain figurines; Wall-mounted oak crank phone; Knowles china; Mirrored hat rack; Walnut pendulum clock; Sheet music; Camping lanterns; Set Franciscan china; US coin collectors map w/coins; Presidential $1 coin collection & others; Linens & tablecloths; Kerosene lamp & wall bracket; Vintage binoculars; Lg selection Costume jewelry; School slate; Smoking pipes; Games & toys; Stake-side child’s wagon; Ornate mirrors; Doll house & contents; Easel; Clarinet in case; Cello; Rogers Bros. silver plated flatware & box; Collection of vintage bottles; Glass butter churn; Snow shoes; Set of 8 school room maps; (2) Parasols; Cow bells; Elephant peanut tin; Wood/glass countertop display cabinets; Underwood Standard typewriter; Wood drying rack; 60s & 70s license plates; Quilting frame; Baby & doll clothes; Tudor Tru-action electric football game; 1962 basketball game; 1962 Roger Maris Pressman Toy Corp. Baseball game; Bubble Christmas lights; School globe; Cattle horns; Spoon rack; Cup display shelf; Printers box & miniatures; Other early primitives, collectibles & smalls. Furniture: Duncan-Phyfe style dining table w/6 chairs; Caned chairs; Oak S-curve roll-top desk; Glass front china cabinet; Lg. buffet sideboard/server; 4-section oak stack bookcase; Marble top parlor table; Upholstered rocker; Duncan-Phyfe style parlor table & others; Howard Miller Oak grandfather clock; Newer small side buffet; Glass display cabinet; Oak Victorian style chair; Blanket chest; Full-sized bed, Dresser & Vanity; Walnut Victorian dresser; (2) wooden/metal school desks; Victorian upholstered rocker; Library table; Cedar chest; Mirrored Oak dresser; Oak sideboard buffet; Wicker chest; Quilt racks; Child’s rocker; Small butchers block; Household Items: Oak corner cupboard w/lead glass door; Kenmore washer & dryer; Frigidaire electric range; Kitchen table and chairs; Magic Chef microwave; RCA portable TV; Small kitchen appliances; Cookware and bakeware; SS flatware & other utensils; Excel 4014 sewing machine; Foosball table & parts; Metal file cabinet; Newer Regulator clock & more. BOOKS-QUILTS-JEWLERY Beginning at 11:AM the following items will be sold and will ALSO be available for internet bidding via WWW.PROXIBID.COM. Historical & Early Books Collection: 1900 Biographical History of Darke Co.; 1870 Darke Co. Atlas; 1910 lg Darke Co. Plat book; Testimonials of Grant & Sherman; Gene Stratton Porter books; 1997 History of Darke Co., Vol. 1 & 2 by Fraser Wilson; Illustrious Life of William McKinley; 1911 Selections of Abraham Lincoln; History of the World War; Reproduction 1880 History of Darke Co.; 1930 North American Almanac; Families of Darke Co. published by Darke Co. Genelogical Society; 1899 American History; 1884, 1897, 1901 Primary History of the United States; American History Revised Ed.; 1881 The Life & Public Service of John Garfield; Gone With The Wind play book; Reproduction 1875 Darke Co. Atlas; and many more. Selection of Approx 35 handmade quilts in various colors and sizes and patterns & quilting, sewing supplies, fabric. Approx. 75 Lots of vintage costume jewelry. TERMS: Apply to both days: Cash or check w/ ID, or credit cards accepted w/ an additional 3% clerking fee. No buyer’s premium or sales tax required for onsite bidders. Additional terms and conditions apply to internet Proxibidders.

THE ESTATE OF THELMA S. ROSS

Ted Finnarn – Atty., Exec. Probate Case# 16-1-261

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ents and their preschoolers and opportunity to investigate nature through handson activities, hikes, stories, songs, and take-home projects. A fee of $2 is charged for the program, and registration is required. For any questions about the preschool programs or any other park district programs or to register for the January class, call 548-0165 or email info@darkecountyparks.org.

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Versailles K registration VERSAILLES – The Versailles Elementary School office will begin scheduling appointments for kindergarten registration/screening on Feb. 1. The screenings will be held March 15 and 16. Three sessions will be held each day, 8-10 a.m., 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., and 1-3 p.m. All sessions will begin in the Versailles K-6 Gym. Eligible students must live in the Versailles School District and must be five years old by Aug. 1, 2017 to attend kindergarten this fall. You will only need to attend one session. Call the Versailles Elementary office, (937) 5264681, option 1, to make a screening appointment for your child. You may call weekdays beginning Feb. 1 between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

One parent must attend the two-hour session with the child. Parents will complete the registration process and attend a Jumpstart session while the child completes the screening process. This meeting is for parents and the kindergarten student(s) only. Arrangements should be made for other children. Parents will receive a confirmation letter in early March. Included with that letter will be a registration form that needs to be completed and returned the day of JumpStart. Parents must also bring a certified birth certificate for the child (one issued by the state with raised seal), social security card, any custody papers involving the child, a record of any immunizations already given, proof of residency and transportation/babysitter information for fall.

Arcanum sets BOE meeting

ARCANUM – The Arcanum-Butler Local Board of Education will hold its Regular/Organizational Board of Education Meeting, budget hearing, and public hearing for the proposed 2017-2018 district calendar on Jan. 12, 7 p.m., at the Board of Education ofﬁce.

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2016 CHEVY SILVERADO ½ TON CREW CAB LT 4WD, 5.3L V8, loaded, super nice, black, 26,542 miles ..............................................................................................................................$34,995 .........$32,900 2015 CHEVY TRAVERSE LTZ AWD, 3.6L V6, one owner, leather, loaded, super nice, diamond white, 46,152 miles ...............................................................................................................$29,995 .........$28,500 2015 CHEVY EQUINOX LT FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, loaded, exc. cond., black, 24,819 miles .............$20,995 .........$19,900 2015 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO CREW CAB LT 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, one owner, all power like new, brown, 17,032 miles ..............................................................................................................$35,995 .........$33,900 2015 CADILLAC SRX AWD, 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, black, 10,874 miles........................$41,995 .........$39,900 2014 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT 2WD DOUBLE CAB P.U., 5.3L V8, one owner, loaded, exc. cond., maroon, 29,502 miles........................................................................................................$28,995 .........$27,900 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX LT FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, sunroof, loaded, super nice, white, 54,687 miles ..............................................................................................................................$18,995 .........$17,500 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX LTZ AWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., diamond white, 24,186 miles ...............................................................................................................$26,995 .........$24,900 2014 CHEVY ¾ TON SILVERADO LS CREW CAB 4X4, 6.0L V8, all power, one owner, exc. cond., gray, 67,739 miles................................................................................................................................$27,995 .........$25,900 2014 BUICK ENCORE FWD, 1.4L 4 cyl., leather, loaded, like new, crystal red, 5,983 miles .......................$22,995 .........$20,900 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX LTZ FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, one owner, loaded, exc. cond., crystal red, 27,223 miles......................................................................................................................$24,995 .........$22,900 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX LS FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., many options, super nice, blue, 35,463 miles .....................$18,995 .........$16,900 2014 BUICK ENCORE AWD, 1.4L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, crystal red, 14,131 miles......................................................................................................................$26,995 .........$24,900 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX LT FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., sunroof, loaded, super nice, silver, 23,289 miles .................$21,995 .........$19,900 2014 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT REG CAB, SHORT BOX 4X4, 5.3L V8, leather, power bed cover, loaded, like new, silver, 26,347 miles.......................................................................$33,995 .........$31,900 2014 CADILLAC SRX, AWD, 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, like new, black, 14,129 miles ...................$39,995 .........$36,900 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX LTZ FWD, 2.4L, 4 cyl, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, crystal red, 21,376 miles......................................................................................................................$25,995 .........$23,900 2013 CHEVY EQUINOX LT AWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., loaded, exc. cond., blue, 30,505 miles ................................$19,995 .........$17,900 2013 CHEVY EQUINOX 2LT FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, like new, crystal red, 8,661 miles........................................................................................................................$24,995 .........$22,900 2013 CHEVY EQUINOX LT FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., all power, super nice, blue, 13,242 miles .............................$21,995 .........$19,900 2013 CADILLAC SRX, AWD, 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, like new, white, 26,600 miles ...................$33,995 .........$31,900 2013 GMC TERRAIN DENALI AWD, 3.6L, V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, black, 26,787 miles ........................................................................................................................................$28,995 .........$25,900 2012 JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED 4WD, 3.7L, V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, white, 61,113 miles ..............................................................................................................................$18,995 .........$17,500 2012 GMC SIERRA SLE CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L, V8, leather, all power, super nice, brown, 28,881 miles ............................................................................................................................$30,995 .........$28,900 2011 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT FWD, 3.6L V6, one owner, all power, very nice, blue, 111,816 miles ............$15,995 .........$14,500 2008 CHEVY HHR LT PANEL, 2.4L, 4 cyl., leather, loaded, very nice, red, 154,107 miles............................$6,995 ...........$5,900 2007 CHEVY EQUINOX LS FWD, 3.4L V6, all powers, good cond., beige, 164,324 miles ...........................$5,995 ...........$4,500 2007 DODGE RAM 1 TON CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.9L, Cummins Diesel, leather, loaded, very nice, blue, 181,253 miles .............................................................................................................................$19,995 .........$17,900 2007 CHEVY HHR LS FWD, 2.2L, 4 cyl., loaded, good cond., blue, 242,686 miles ......................................$4,995 ...........$2,900 2007 GMC YUKON XL SLT 4X4, 5.3L, V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., gray 173,525 miles ..............................................................................................................................$15,995 .........$14,900 2007 CHEVY ½ SILVERADO LT CREW CAB 2WD, 5.3L V8, one owner, loaded, good cond., black, 165,800 miles ........................................................................................................$13,995 .........$11,900 2006 PONTIAC MONTANA SV6 AWD VAN, 3.5L V6, DVD System, loaded, very nice, beige, 109,623 miles ........................................................................................................................................$6,995 ...........$5,900 2005 PONTIAC VIBE FWD, 1.8L, 4 cyl., loaded, very nice, red, 177,279 miles.............................................$5,995 ...........$4,500 2005 FORD F150 XLT CREW CAB 2WD P.U., 4.6L V8, loaded, good cond., green, 203,656 miles .............................................................................................................................$8,995 ...........$7,500 2005 CADILLAC SRX AWD, 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., diamond white, 140,250 miles .............................................................................................................$10,995 ...........$9,500 2003 PONTIAC AZTEK FWD, 3.4L V6, all power, good cond., silver, 190,375 miles.....................................$3,995 ...........$1,900 2003 FORD ¾ TON CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 6.0L diesel, all power, good cond., beige, 219,880 miles ...........................................................................................................................$11,995 ...........$9,900 2003 CHEVY AVALANCHE 4WD, 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, good cond., silver, 100,397 miles ...................$11,995 .........$10,900 2003 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT 2WD, 4.2L 6 cyl., one owner, loaded, very nice, beige, 214,383 miles .............................................................................................................................$5,995 ...........$3,900 2003 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT EXT. CAB, 4X4, P.U., 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, good cond., white, 185,114 miles ..........................................................................................................$9,995 ...........$7,900 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LTZ 4WD, 4.2L, 6 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, good cond., maroon, 226,550 miles ..........................................................................................................................$5,995 ...........$3,900 2002 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT EXT. CAB 4WD P.U., 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, exc. cond., white, 101,500 miles .........................................................................................................$10,995 ...........$9,500 2002 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED VAN, 3.8L, V6, leather, loaded, good cond,. green, 137,223 miles .........$4,995 ...........$2,900

Troutwine CHEVROLET

TRUCKS, VANS & SUV’S

WAS

NOW

2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT 2WD, 4 dr., one owner, cloth seats, loaded, exc. cond., beige, 142,478 miles ...........................................................................................................$9,995 ...........$8,900 2001 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT 4X4, 4.0L 6 cyl., auto, air, good cond., yellow, 176,338 miles...................$7,995 ...........$6,500 2001 FORD F150 XLT SUPER CAB 4X4 P.U., 4.6L V8, 5 speed, loaded, good cond., red, 146,376 miles .................................................................................................................................$5,995 ...........$2,900 1999 GMC ½ TON SAVANNA CONVERSION VAN, 5.7L V8, fully loaded, very nice, brown, 116,796 miles ............................................................................................................................$7,995 ...........$5,900 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN, cloth seats, all power, nice cond., green, 144,748 miles ..........................$6,995 ...........$5,900 1998 GMC JIMMY SLT 4X4, 4.3L V6, leather, loaded, good cond., beige, 158,895 miles .............................$3,995 ...........$2,900 1994 CHEVY S10 LS REG CAB 4x4 P.U. 4.3L V6, auto, air, good cond., black, 191,443 miles ..............................................................................................................................$3,995 ...........$2,500

CHEVROLET

2016 CHEVY CAMARO 2SS CONVERTIBLE, 6.2 L V8, leather, all power, one owner, like new, gray, 1,651 miles ...................................................................................................................$40,995 .........$39,900 2015 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 1.4L 4 cyl., loaded, exc. cond., white, 32,908 miles .............................................$14,995 .........$13,900 2015 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 1.4L 4 cyl., loaded, super nice, black, 29,245 miles.............................................$14,995 .........$13,900 2015 CHEVY SS, 4 dr., 6.2L V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, like new, silver, 2,387 miles ...............................$41,995 .........$40,900 2014 CHEVY SONIC LTZ, 5 dr hatchback, 1.4L turbo 4 cyl., leather, all power, sharp, black, 55,263 miles ..............................................................................................................................$12,995 .........$10,900 2013 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 4 dr., 1.4L 4 cyl., loaded, exc. cond., gray, 46,340 miles .....................................$14,995 .........$12,900 2011 CHEVY IMPALA LTZ, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, leather, loaded, very nice, maroon, 112,170 miles .....................$9,995 ...........$8,500 2010 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, all power, exc. cond., blue, 90,043 miles ....................................$11,995 ...........$9,900 2010 CHEVY CORVETTE GRAND SPORT COUPE, 6.2L V8, 6 speed, leather, loaded, like new, maroon, 2,838 miles .............................................................................................................$46,995 .........$45,500 2010 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr, 3.5L V6, leather, loaded, very nice, silver, 69,849 miles..............................$11,995 .........$10,900 2008 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 115,528 miles....................$10,995 ...........$9,500 2006 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 163,567 miles ...............................................................................................................................$7,995 ...........$5,900

PONTIAC

2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT, 4 dr., 3.4L V6, one owner, sunroof, leather, loaded, exc. cond., green, 204,608 miles .............................................................................................................................$4,995 ...........$3,500 1999 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, 2 dr., 3.8L V6, sunroof, loaded, very nice, brown, 237,444 miles ............................................................................................................................$3,995 ...........$2,500 1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD COUPE, 3.8L V6, loaded, exc. cond., red, 129,135 miles ..................................$6,995 ...........$5,500

BUICK

2013 BUICK REGAL GS, 4 dr., 2.0L Turbo, 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, black granite 23,444 miles ...................................................................................................................$23,995 .........$21,900 2013 BUICK REGAL GS, 4 dr., 2.0L Turbo 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, all power, super nice, crystal red, 23,473 miles......................................................................................................................$24,995 .........$22,900 2013 BUICK REGAL PREMIUM, 4 dr., 2.0L Turbo 4 cyl., leather, loaded, super sharp, silver, 15,358 miles ..............................................................................................................................$19,990 .........$17,900 2011 BUICK REGAL T-TYPE, 4 dr., 2.0L Turbo, 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., mocha, 38,487 miles ...........................................................................................................................$16,995 .........$15,500 2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, one owner, leather, loaded, very nice, maroon, 175,676 miles ..........................................................................................................................$6,995 ...........$3,900 2002 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED, 4 dr. 3.8L, V6, leather, loaded, super nice, white, 201,609 miles ..............................................................................................................................$5,995 ...........$3,900 2000 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED, 4 dr. 3.8L, V6, leather, loaded, good cond., blue, 159,260 miles .............$4,995 ...........$3,900

OTHER MAKES

2012 FORD FOCUS SE, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., black, 111,220 miles ....................$10,995 ...........$8,900 2012 CHRYSLER 300C AWD, 4 dr, 5.7L Hemi V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, black, 78,976 miles ..............................................................................................................................$23,995 .........$19,900 2010 CHRYSLER 300C, 4 dr, 5.7L Hemi V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, black, 53,888 miles ..............................................................................................................................$15,995 .........$14,900 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING LIMITED CONVERTIBLE, 3.5 L V6, leather, loaded, exc. cond., maroon, 98,251 miles ............................................................................................................................$8,995 ...........$6,900 2006 LINCOLN SIGNATURE LIMITED TOWN CAR, 4.6L V8, leather, exc. cond., white, 121,949 miles ..............................................................................................................................$9,995 ...........$7,900 2006 CADILLAC CTS, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, gray, 92,155 miles .........................$16,995 .........$10,900 2005 FORD TAURUS SEL, 4 door, 3.0L V6, leather, loaded, exc. cond., silver, 178,609 miles .....................$4,995 ...........$3,500 2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, 4 dr., 4.6L, V8, leather, loaded, very nice, beige, 156,069 miles......................$6,995 ...........$4,900 2003 FORD TAURUS SE 4 dr., 3.0L V6, loaded, good cond., beige, 147,554 miles ......................................$3,995 ...........$1,900 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE, 4 dr., 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, exc. cond., green, 119,533 miles......................$4,995 ...........$1,500 1996 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE, 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, nice car, beige, 163,266 miles .....................$4,995 ...........$1,500 1992 OLDSMOBILE 98 REGENCY ELITE, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, very nice, gray, 165,115 miles ........................................................................................................................................$3,995 ...........$1,900

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FRESH CK CHU U GRO ND EAN L 81%

2.49

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2/4.00

DON’T FORGET YOUR DOG LICENSE DEADLINE 1/31/17

PINT IES BLUEBERR

2/4.00

ICE USDA CHOGUS N A K BL AC IP ROAST SIRLOIN T

2.79 LB

WILSON HAM

4.99

TEXAS 5#IT U GRAPEFR

2.88

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1.69 LB

MAN NOBLE RO12”, A Z PIZ

2/1134”.-99 2/19.99

10# RUSSET POTATOES

2.59

DELI FRESH OLIVE LOAF, PEPPER LOAF

3# BAG YELLOW ONIONS

1.69

USDA CHOICE BLACK ANGUS SIRLOIN TIP STEAK

4.99 LB

SEEDLESS 4# BAG NAVEL ORANGES

2.88

BONELESS SEABOARD PORK ROAST

2.99 LB

1.79 LB

4-5.3OZ YOPLAIT GREEK YOGURT

BONELESS SEABOARD PORK CHOPS ...............................................1.99 LB 20-24OZ PKG ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY MEATBALLS ............................................4.99 CHICKEN BREAST ...........................1.49 LB 16OZ OSCAR MAYER BOLOGNA & WEINERS ..............................................3/5.00 BONELESS ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY HALF HAM .........................................2.99 LB

SEABOARD PORK CUBE STEAKS

2.29 LB

3/5.00

2# BAG SEEDLESS HALO CLEMENTINE .....................................2.88 EA NAVEL ORANGE OR RED GRAPEFRUIT ........................................2/1.00

DOLE ASSORTED SALAD BLENDS

9.5-12OZ ICE CHO HEALTHY STEAMER R INNERS O

1.79

2/4.00

24OZ REITER COTTAGE CHEESE

8PK YOPLAIT YOGURT FRIDGE PACK

3.99

12.5OZ PEPPERIDGE FARM TURNOVERS

1.79

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5.99

11.1OZ CHEERIOS VRY BRRY, 12.25 HONEY NUT CHEERIOS, 11.5 LUCKY CHARMS 11.1-13.1OZ GENERAL MILLS CEREAL

2.49

5.99

9.5-11.75 OZ PEPPERIDGE FARMGARLIC BREAD & TOAST

2.49

12CT STONE RIDGE KRUNCH OR ICE CREAM BAR ..........................................2.99 5CT ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY BREAD DOUGH ..................................................3.99 12OZ OLD ORCHARD APPLE BLENDS & ORANGE JUICE .................................4/5.00 16OZ ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY FROZEN VEGETABLES ........................................99¢ 18.56-20.6OZ TONY’S PIZZERIA STYLE PIZZA .....................................................1.99

12PK I CAN PEPS

2/5.00 7OZ KEEBLER CHEEZ IT

1.89 10CT ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY INSTANT OATMEAL ........................................2/3.00 8OZ KEEBLER FRUIT SNACK PIECES ...............................................1.89

11.5-11.7OZ PILLSBURY TOASTER STRUDEL

1.89

1.69

3/12.00

2.99

59-59.17 SIMPLY ORANGE JUICE

2.99

6.8-8OZ ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY NATURAL SLICED CHEESE .....................................1.99 8OZ TUB ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY CREAM CHEESE ...................................................1.79 24OZ ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY COTTAGE CHEESE ...................................................2.49 52OZ FAIRLIFE MILK ..............................2.99

45OZ ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY COUNTRYSTYLE SPREAD ......................................1.99 8-12.4 OZ ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY CINNAMON OR CRESCENT ................2/3.00 89OZ JUG SIMPLY LEMONADE .............2.99 8CT AZTECA FLOUR TORTILLAS ..............................................99¢

14.5-15.25OZ CAN ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY VEGETABLES

59¢

10PK HI-C FRUIT DRINK

1.99

10.75OZ CAMPBELL’S CHICKEN NOODLE OR TOMATO SOUP

79¢

1.99

Y HGL DAIR PURE HALF & HALF

32OZ YOPLAIT GO BIG YOGURT

14.5-24OZ PREGO PASTA SAUCE

12-16OZ JIF PEANUT BUTTER

1.99

3.99

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2.69

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14OZ CARIBOU ICED COFFEE

40CT PKG ZA PIZ TOTINOS S L L O R

2.49

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CHEDDAR CHEESE ... 4.99 LB TYSON BBQ WINGS .. 4.99 LB GRANDMA’S POTATO SALAD ........................ 1.99 LB

SENTIAL 7-8OZ ES CHUNK & EVERYDAYD CHEESE SHREDDE

89¢ 2/5.00

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16OZ SAN GIORGIO PASTA 16OZ ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY SALAD DRESSING

3/4.00 5LB ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY FLOUR 1.89 4CT DOLE FRUIT BOWLS .................2.49 17.6LB DAD’S HEALTHY HOMESTYLE ....................................10.99

79¢ 46OZ V8 VEGETABLE JUICE

2/5.00

14LB ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY CAT LITTER ................................................3.99 12CT & 8OZ ORTEGA TACO SHELLS & SAUCE .............................................2/3.00

750ML BERINGER INES INE W MAIN & V

24PK .5LTR BTL ICE MOUNTAIN SPRING WATER

3.49

20-24OZ HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH DRESSING ..........................................3.99 12OZ ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY TORTILLA CHIPS ...............................................3/5.00

9.5-11.25OZ HOSTESS MINI DONUTS

15-15.5OZ JOAN OF ARC BEANS ........................................79¢ 5.34OZ BX ANNIE’S CHEWY BARS .....................................3.49

1.99

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