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Township has plans for Woodland Heights site RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Greenville City Schools will soon face a dilemma. What will they do with the properties at Woodland Heights, East, South and the Junior High Schools? Greenville Township helped answer one part of that question last week when they presented a down payment to the district to purchase the Woodland Heights property. According to Greenville City Schools Superintendent Doug Fries, a contract was signed on the 20-acre site by the township for a cost of $175,000. Township Trustee Justin Hines pointed out the township put $100,000 down on the property this week and will pay the remaining $75,000 once the school building is demolished. The township is getting the property for $8,750 an acre. The Woodland Heights property is very near the center of the township. It will likely be another year and a half before the township will take

control of the property. The township hopes to eventually open a second fire and rescue station and move the township office and equipment to the new location. However, Hines pointed out it may take another 5-10 years before those plans are realized. Chief Steve Wenning, of Greenville Area Emergency Rescue (GAER), believes there is a need for a second and more centralized station. Their runs have been on a steady increase with 3,077 reported in 2014 and 3,227 in 2015. The current station is located in the southeastern corner of the township and the response time to the northwestern corner (corner of Coletown-Lightsville Road and Hillgrove-Woodington Road) is approximately 18 minutes. A station at the corner of Children’s Home-Bradford Road and State Route 118 would cut the response time in half. The fire department is evenly split on calls north and south of Greenville Creek, while GAER continues to have approximately 58 percent of calls on the

Greenville Township has plans for the Woodland Heights Elementary property once the school is torn down.

south side. “You’re covering 56 square miles and doing it from one station. We’re the largest township in the county,” said Wenning. Although the plans have not been drawn up for a new building, township ofﬁcials have discussed how they envision the two station system working. Fire and rescue would split their equipment with half at each station. Fire volunteers could report to either station. GAER would have both stations manned. The northern station would be the ﬁrst to respond to incidents north of Greenville Creek and the current station would respond to ev-

Weights & Measures checks protect consumer and business BOB ROBINSON

ASSOCIATE EDITOR brobinson@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The skimmer will pull up to the pump with a box truck or another vehicle designed to block the security camera, open the face of the pump with a generic key, insert an electronic device, return later, remove the device and pull out the credit card information of anyone using that pump… “Keys and skimmer parts can be bought on EBay,” said Darke County Weights & Measures Sealer, Jeff Surber. He noted a number of counties in Ohio that have already been hit and said it was a topic covered heavily in his most recent training session. “Darke County is ﬁne, however,” Surber added. “The gas stations here have taken extra steps to assure the security of their pumps.” Still, if there is a question or concern he responds. Surber by law checks every one of Darke County’s 331 gas, diesel and propane devices at least once a year. “I check to make sure you get what you are paying for,” he said. “And it’s not just to protect the consumer...” There were times when he found consumers were getting more than they were paying for. “The business was actually losing money,” he added. Checking the pumps

Jeff Surber, Weights & Measures Sealer

is a time-consuming process. “Go into a gas station with four pumps – regular, plus and premium on both sides – that’s 24 delivery systems I have to check,” he said. He noted he also has to check each pump for ‘slow flow’ and ‘fast flow.’ According to Surber’s boss, Darke County Auditor Carol Ginn, his efforts are appreciated by both consumer and business. Surber, who has been on the job since May 2013, said he does a lot of evening and weekend checks so business isn’t interrupted. “Once a customer asked me, am I okay to pump here? Yeah, I said… thank you! Keep up the good work,” Surber added. Ginn said she has gotten calls from businesses thanking her and Surber for their consideration. Surber’s job also includes price verification and checking scales… Not

only at retail establishments but also livestock scales at the fair and high school scales for wrestlers. For price verification he takes a sampling of 50-100 products, depending on the size of the store, and verifies the price actually scans the same as noted on the shelf. “This is not an easy job,” Ginn said. “Not only is it hard work, you have to be good at math.” Both Surber and Ginn said they would like Darke County residents to be aware they are being well taken care of. “Typically it’s consistency in checking both scales and pumps,” Surber said. “Frequent checks keeps people honest. Infrequent? They get lax.” Anyone with questions or concerns may call the Darke County Auditor’s office at 547-7310 or reach Surber directly at 4177389.

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erything south. Hines felt it was imperative for the township to purchase the property at this time. By working with the school district they will be able to preserve some of the asphalt and sewer system. The school district will soon be bidding out the demolition project and they can write the township’s requirements into the speciﬁcations. This is ultimately expected to save the township money. According to Hines, money from the ﬁre fund was used to purchase the

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GREENVILLE – The Darke County Adult Probation Office currently has 427 individuals on probation, up about 10 percent from the previous January. Most have been convicted of drug and property crimes, approximately 70 percent. “They go hand in hand,” said Chief Probation Officer James Mollette. “Fortunately we don’t have that percentage with violent and/or sex crimes,” he added. That number is about 20 percent. The remaining 10 percent are considered “catch-all”… non-support, failure to appear, protection orders. In addition the office deals with about 50 (plus or minus at any given time) pretrial investigations. The drug problem goes far beyond Darke County. “It isn’t just us,” Mollette said. “It’s across Ohio. It’s across the country.” At the same time, Darke County has some new tools to deal with the issue. Vivitrol has been in use for a year. “I’m glad we have it. It does what it’s supposed to do… blocks the craving the addict has for heroin. The problem is it isn’t magic. We still have to deal with behavioral issues… “Just because you take away the cravings doesn’t change the mindset,” Mollette said. Vivitrol is injected every 28 to 29 days through a licensed physician. It can’t be abused like

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aren’t new. It has been discussed off and on since 2010. The township is also working to speed up response times before it opens the new building. They have started training GAER’s staff as level 2 firefighters. The fire department currently has 32 members and rescue has 34 members. With GAER manning its station constantly, they will be able to get a fire truck on the road immediately without needing to wait for volunteers to arrive. A grant has been received to pay for the level 1 training (approximately $25,000) and the township, through the fire fund, will pay $15,000 to provide level 2 training. Approximately 80 to 90 percent of the department will be level 2 firefighters. Hines added there will be some additional costs to provide equipment for the new firefighters.

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property. “One-hundred percent of it will be under the Greenville Township Fire Department.” There is approximately $400,000 in the fund. These funds were acquired through the fire levy and is the money saved after the township broke ties with the city and established its own department in 2008. The department has a budget of $80,000 a year. The fund currently generates $170,000 to $200,000 a year. The plan will have the township pay its share of the cost for a new building out of its general fund while the fire department and rescue service will fund their portion out of their respective funds. Long range plans for the township will include vacating and selling its current office on State Route 571 once a building is built at the Woodland Heights site. Chief Wenning noted plans for a second station

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Methadone and Suboxone could. A resulting side issue is a portion of addicts will look elsewhere. “Once they realize they can’t handle heroin some will start chasing other drugs.” The probation ofﬁce has a Community Service Program. “We partner with the Darke County Solid Waste District with many of its projects,” Mollette said. They also have their own, such as roadside pickup and other projects. “We completed over 8,500 hours of community service in 2015,” he noted. Mollette said he thought it helped, depending on the mindset of the probationer. “If he’s just ﬁlling out a sheet? No. But if he takes ownership of what he’s accomplishing, then it’s valuable.” Two new tools are a partnership with Job & Family Services (JFS) and the startup of probationfacilitated AA meetings. “We now have a dedicated case worker from JFS to work with us… just kicked it off this week,” Mollette said. “We expect big things

from that.” Probationers will receive training and hopefully gain employment. He noted that of the 113 probationers released in 2015, 46 were deemed successful. “Employment had a lot to do with that,” he said. “They were able to pay off ﬁnes, restitution… support their families.” The 67 deemed unsuccessful? According to Mollette they went to prison, back to jail or died. The probation department’s AA program is also new. They meet twice a week at a local countyowned facility. “We expect our probationers to participate,” Mollette said. This is in addition to other state and county services available to addicts in Darke County. They now have some additional options. Overall Mollette said the department had a good year in 2015. “I’ve no regrets on anything we’ve done,” he noted. “But the challenges are still continuing… I don’t expect them to go away anytime soon.”

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GREENVILLE POLICE BEAT

Domestic Violence continues to be a major complaint On January 10 police were dispatched regarding an assault. The victim said she and the defendant, Donald Daniels, had gotten into an argument – she wasn’t even sure why – when he allegedly head butted her and threw her to the ground. They were in the living room

of the residence. The head butt caused a knot on her forehead and the fall injured both knees and elbows. Daniels then left the residence. The next day Daniels and the victim argued in the kitchen, during which he allegedly shoved her to the ground again, causing her

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to hit her knees and elbows. There was a witness this time. The victim was transported to the police station where photos were taken of her injuries. There was a knot on her forehead, an abrasion on her right knee, redness on her right knee and right elbow, and bruising on her left elbow. Daniels had a previous arrest for domestic violence but no disposition was noted. Attempts are being made to locate the defendant. On January 7 police were dispatched regarding a possible domestic violence complaint. Upon arrival police observed the victim standing outside the residence. As the ofﬁcer approached, the defendant, Kimberly Frantz, came running out

of the house screaming, attempting to tell about the incident. Frantz was asked to go to the officer’s patrol vehicle while another officer spoke with the victim. Frantz told the officer she had caught the other person stealing medication to sneak into the jail for an inmate. The victim and a witness said Frantz was the aggressor. They told police Frantz was addicted to drugs; the victim said she found out Frantz was allegedly smoking crack and she flushed the defendant’s ‘crack’ down the toilet. The argument turned physical when Frantz attacked the victim near the couch. Frantz was found to be the primary physical aggressor and was arrested for domes-

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officer was advised the defendant, Tracey Harris, was in a black vehicle; the officer headed around the rear of the building. He was advised Harris was now in the front of the store. The officer was able to block Harris from the front; another officer blocked him from the rear. Harris had to be told multiple times to exit his vehicle. He was placed under arrest on a warrant of having to serve 29 days in jail. He was transported to the Darke County jail. The officer was later advised Harris had been trespassed from Walmart. He was issued a trespass citation. On January 12 police were dispatched to 109 Chestnut St. regarding the knowledge that Shawn Cooper resides there and has a warrant out of Montgomery County for failure to appear on a traffic offense. Cooper was placed under arrest and transported to Phillipsburg where he was released to a Huber Heights police officer.

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GREENVILLE – “One of the nice things about this is having a good place to eat on this side of town,” said Dave McCartney, one of the three partners starting the new Dairy King on Martin Street. “The baseball field is right down the street (Ohio Street)… used to come here before,” he added. After the former Dairy Queen closed they had to go across town. Now they don’t have to. McCartney, Dave Bush and John Baumgardner opened the Dairy King on Jan. 2. “It’s a real family affair,” said Bush. “Our wives help out… the families come in and help.” In addition, the partners have 11 girls on the payroll. The locally owned ice cream parlor is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. “We have all new machines, new floor, walls, electric, plumbing,” said McCartney. “About the only thing that’s the same is the shell.” He added they’ve had great comments since they’ve been open. “Really good service, really good food.” He’d asked one of his customers how long it took to get his food… “About five minutes… great!” was the response. “We are re-

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Frame receives 12 years in prison for incest crimes BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – A week after being sentenced to four years in a Mercer County courtroom, Darke County Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan P. Hein ordered 45-year-old Laverne W. Frame serve a concurrent 12 year sentence for charges involving incestuous crimes with a family member. Frame was indicted in September 2015 on two counts of Rape (F1) and three counts of Sexual Battery (F3) after it was discovered that he fathered three children with a close family member. Following an interview with the victim about the allegations, they discovered that Frame had allegedly forced her into having sex multiple times in 2007. The crimes reportedly occurred between 2007 and 2014 while the pair lived in Bradford. They moved to Mercer County prior to his arrest in October 2015. “I can’t be sorry for loving somebody… I’m just sorry for the circumstances,” Frame said in court. “Am I guilty? Yeah, because I love them (victim and kids). I can’t help what the law says… I’m just asking for a little mercy.” “I think what Mr. Frame seems not to realize is that the relationship was wrong. It would be wrong today and it will still be wrong 10 years from now or whenever he gets out of prison,” Darke County Prosecuting Attorney Kelly Ormsby stated. “It is statutorily prohibited for him to have this relationship with this young woman. If he really cared about her I think he would ﬁgure out a way to go on and not bother her in the future and to let her start her life over again.” As part of a plea agreement with the state, Frame pleaded guilty to the four counts of Sexual Battery. The state moved to dismiss one count of Rape and amend the other to Sexual Battery. Ormsby recommended a 15 year sentence, while Frame’s defense at-

Laverne Frame (left) appears in court with defense attorney Randall E. Breaden (right). (Clinton Randall photo)

torney Randall E. Breaden asked the court for a more lenient sentence of six years in addition to the Mercer County sentence. “The relationship was wrong and Mr. Frame knows it was wrong,” noted Breaden at Monday’s hearing. “It was not a forced relationship and the female victim was an adult at the time of the alleged offenses.” “I know it was wrong and she knows it was wrong, but I am the one losing out since I don’t get to see none of them no more,” Frame said before Judge Hein imposed sentence. The judge ordered three years for each of the four counts – totaling 12 years. He ran the time concurrent with the already four year sentence handed down by Mercer County. Frame will be required to register as a Tier III sex offender for the rest of his natural life. He was given 101 days of jail credit. He will be placed on post release supervision for 60 months once he completes the sentence. “Clearly you lost any sort of moral compass you might have ever had,” Judge Hein told Frame. “I can’t think of any civilization that I have ever studied or heard of that would condone or encourage predatory sexual conduct towards a family member. That is just aberrant and has always been immoral, illegal and wrong behavior… so anything you say to make it sound like there is no victim has to fall on deaf ears.” “I don’t have any clear

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OBITUARIES YOUNG

– Margie L. Young passed away peacefully on January 14, 2016 at the age of 92, at the Village Green Healthcare Center, with her son by her side. Margie was born in Union City, IN on August 5, 1923 to Clayton and Ruby (Flory) Buckingham. Margie worked in sales for many years at Krakoffs, Alice’s Boutique and the Boston Store and enjoyed playing cards. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Leo Chase Young, whom she married on April 24, 1943; and also a great granddaughter, Emma Elliott. She is survived by her son, Larry K. Young (Wanda); grandchildren, Joel Young (Stacie) and Alissa Elliott (Chad); great grandchildren, Alexander and Stella Elliott; step great-grandchildren, Isabelle and Xander Thanosack; one sister, Rhea Snook of Michigan; and four nephews. A graveside service

will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Union City Cemetery of Union City, IN. Family and friends may gather to share and remember from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Fraze-Brooks Memorial Chapel of Union City, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice of Greenville, OH.

BREHM – Gertrude “Gertie” M Brehm, 86, of Arcanum, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016 at the Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum. Burial is in Greenmound Cemetery. PRETHER – Edith E.

Prether, 85 of Greenville, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2016. A private graveside service will be held at the discretion of the family. A memorial service to celebrate her life was held Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016 at the Brethren Retirement Community Chapel, Greenville.

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I miss you more than any one knows. Chester, Dennis & Lee Pouder, Duane & Lynn Pouder Debbie and Steve Manning Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Step Great Grandchildren

AULTMAN – Dennis Aultman, 76, of Geneva and formerly of Bradford, died Dec. 19, 2015. HARLESS

– Tom Martin Harless, 90, died in Greenville, on Jan. 7, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Greenville. Burial is in the St. Mary’s Church Cemetery.

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– William “Bill” A. Fox, 89, of Greenville, died Jan. 7, 2016. A celebration of Bill’s life was held Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016 at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is at Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.

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COLLINS – Kathryn Collins, 98, of Greenville, died Jan. 9, 2016. A celebration of Kathryn’s life will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Greenville. Friends and family may visit on Saturday from noon until time of service. Burial will follow in the Teegarden Cemetery near Ansonia. OLIVER – Patsy Oliver, 80, of Greenville, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016. A celebration of Patsy’s life will be held Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home. Family and friends may visit from 1 p.m. until time of services also at the funeral home. Burial will be in Beamsville Cemetery. LEEPER – Karlynn Leeper, 56, of Rossburg, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016. A Memorial Mass was held Friday, January 15, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Greenville. Burial

is in Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.

STEPHENS – Clyde B. Stephens, 73, of Arcanum died Monday, Jan. 11, 2016. Funeral Services were held Friday, Jan. 15, 2016 at the Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum. Burial is in Ithaca Cemetery. WILLS – Iris Jean Wills, 92, of Gettysburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016. A service was held Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016 at Beamsville Christian Church, Beamsville. Burial is in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens, Greenville. SHOFFNER – Marilyn June Shoffner, 76, of Bradford, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016. A funeral service was held Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016 at StockerFraley Funeral Home, Bradford. Interment is at Gettysburg Cemetery.

ebration of Life was held Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016 at First Presbyterian Church, Greenville. Burial is in the Greenmound Cemetery, New Madison.

FOLAND – Jack Foland, Jr., 53, of Gordon, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016. There will be a gathering of family and friends Monday, Jan. 18, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., at the Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum followed by a celebration of life at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Royal Oaks Memorial Gardens.

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ter R. Mallonee age 88, of Greenville and formerly of Fairborn, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 2016 at the Bible Fellowship Church, 7757 Greenville-Celina Road, Greenville. Burial will be in Abbottsville Cemetery in Darke County at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends on Monday from 2-3 p.m. at the church.

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SHIVELY – Richard E. “Dick” Shively, 84, of New Madison, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016. A Cel-

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Name: Mike Fenstermaker Age: 40 Years Birthday: Jan. 27, 1976 Hometown: Greenville Spouse: Katie Children: Samantha (Justin) Cox, Matthew and Chloe

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Rev. Myers’ 80th birthday celebration GREENVILLE – Those that enjoyed the Christian Retreat “Jesus Renews His Church,” which First Congregational Christian Church offered from 1991 through 2001 are cordially invited to attend the reception for Rev. Don Myers’ 80th Birthday. Others that were blessed by his ministry are also invited.

Rev. Myers was the pastor of this church for 24 years (1977-2001). This reception will be on Feb. 7, 2-4 p.m. It will be held at First Congregational Christian Church Activity Building, 115 W. 5th St., Greenville, Ohio 45331. His children are asking for a “card shower” only, no gifts please.

Catholic seminarians from the northern deaneries of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati recently received scholarships from the Darke County Foundation. Shown are (front row) Matthew Keller, Maria Stein; Melvin and Mary Ann Stucke, Versailles (donors); Peter Langenkamp, Coldwater (back row) Serra Club Chaplain Rev. Martin Fox; Elijah Puthoff, Russia; Patrick Blenman, Sidney; Adam Hoying, Russia; Ethan Hoying, Russia; Greg Evers, St. Rose; Aaron Hess, Coldwater; Adam Berning, McCartyville. Not pictured are David Doseck, Botkins; Zach Cecil, Piqua; Loren Hein, Maria Stein; Jared Kohn, Philothea; and Nicholas White, Greenville.

Scholarships given to local Seminarians MARIA STEIN – The Darke County Foundation recently awarded 14 scholarships totaling $10,500 to young men in the community who are studying to be Catholic priests. The North Deaneries Seminarian Fund supported every seminarian from the Sidney and St. Mary’s deaneries of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The awards were presented at the annual Serra Club dinner for priests and seminarians on Dec. 29 at the Maria Stein

Spiritual Center. The scholarship fund was established by Melvin and Mary Ann Stucke of Versailles, and it has grown with additional donations from the community. “We wanted to show seminarians that we support them and are so proud of their decision to serve the Church community,” said Melvin. “Becoming a priest requires so many years of study and discipline that we hope these scholarships give them a little boost,” he

added. As an endowment fund, the North Deaneries Seminarian Fund operates primarily from investment income, providing scholarships every year in perpetuity. Donations may be made to the Darke County Foundation, P.O. Box 438, Greenville, Ohio 45331. For more information, call 5484673. The Darke County Foundation receives, administers and distributes charitable gifts for the beneﬁt of area residents.

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ON YOUR MIND

ACT and Financial Aid Night is Jan. 19 GREENVILLE – Bridges to College is an organization that works with students from the Greenville, Ansonia and Franklin Monroe school systems to help navigate the college process. They work with both students and their families, because getting to college takes a commitment from both sides. The most often asked question they get from parents is “How can we find scholarships?” This presentation will help to answer that question because the biggest hurdle to cross when it comes to college is often how to pay for it. Many of you may be wondering how a student’s ACT score fits in with financial aid. The ACT composite score is one of the most important factors in a student obtaining scholarships and merit aid from colleges. This translates into what most would call “free money.” The best part is that these awards are given each year the student attends the college, as long as the student maintains the requirements set out within each scholarship. Research has proven that a student’s ACT score can be improved with preparation. Julie Goldschmidt and Shelly Poeppelman, teachers

from Fort Loramie High School, have recognized how important it is to provide students with an opportunity to learn how to improve their ACT score. Bridges to College is excited to have them share their program that they have built over the past few years in an ACT Prep Class format. On Jan. 19, 7 p.m., Chris Seger, a Bridges to College Board member, will present helpful information on Financial Aid and the FAFSA. The presentation will be held at the Greenville Senior High School Cafeteria. At the conclusion of the presentation, they will have a time for questions and also provide additional resources for getting help. Contact Anne McKinney, Executive Director of Bridges to College, with questions at 423-2442. Julie Goldschmidt teaches Algebra 2, PreCalculus, and AP Calculus at Fort Loramie High School. Shelley Poeppelman teaches the Senior English courses, including AP English, at Fort Loramie High School. They have been conducting the ACT prep workshops for students in the tri-county area for the past three years, with very positive results.

Candy Striper course scheduled for Jan. 20 GREENVILLE – Wayne HealthCare will again offer a Candy Striper Course for girls and guys (must have turned 16 by June 1, 2015). The course will be taught by Margaret Mote, R.N. The Candy Striper must work one day per week from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4:30-6 p.m. A schedule is set up for the Candy Striper to follow. The main class will be Jan. 20, at the Wayne HealthCare third ﬂoor Conference Room #1, 6-7:30 p.m. The class must be attended if a person wants to become a Candy Striper. Current Candy Striper must also attend for yearly updates. The Candy Striper is then instructed for two weeks. They will learn the proper way to serve the food tray, feed and care for patients, deliver ﬂowers and run errands for nurses and other hospital staff. The Candy Stripers assist in many of the hospital departments. They

may work on the medical and surgical ﬂoors, the Emergency Room, X-ray Department, Physical Therapy, Medical Records, Respiratory Therapy, Special Beginnings, Laboratory and Hospital Pharmacy. Many Candy Stripers have gone into the nursing profession or other related health careers. If there are any questions about the program, contact Margaret Mote via email at margaret.mote@ waynehealthcare.org.

Trustees will meet Jan. 21

GREENVILLE – The next regular meeting of the Greenville Township Trustees will be held Jan. 21, 7 a.m., at the Greenville Township Building, 5366 State Route 571 E., Greenville. The trustees normally meet the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 7 a.m., but due to a scheduling conﬂict they will be meeting early.

I Don’t Like Growing Up Ryan’s World by Ryan Berry Managing Editor bluebagmedia.com

RYAN BERRY I have to admit MANAGING I’m EDITOR new to this dating thing. No, I’m not the one that’s actually doing the dating thing. My wife would do some very unmentionable things to me if I was trying to date again. I saw the glares she gave me when the Ashley Madison cheat on your husband or wife website was hacked. I have never been on that site, but I think she enjoyed envisioning what she would do to me if my name was one of those listed as adulterers. I wasn’t worried. Ashley Madison’s services don’t intrigue me at all. I would be more concerned if the Dolly Madison website was hacked. I might be on that one – I do love her snack cakes and Zingers. Please don’t confuse that Dolly Madison with the former president’s wife, Dolley Madison – that would make me a weirdo. I know my daughter dating is all part of the growing up process. Although I’m not sure if it’s part of her growing up process, my growing up process or both. I’m not too thrilled about it if I’m the one that needs to grow up. The boy she is dating is a good kid, smart, treats her right and makes her happy and I have no qualms with him – YET. They talk a lot, text a lot,

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months into the relationship, my oldest daughter is back to being a goofball and doesn’t care if he knows she’s weird or not. He seems comfortable with her being that way. Instead of pushing them together, I feel like I should be sitting between them. I’ve become a huge fan of the Duggar Family dating style. My wife thinks I want to know every detail about this relationship. I DON’T! I see them being cute and ﬂirting with each other. I don’t want to know anymore than that. I’m scared to know anymore than that. My wife will start to tell me something about them and my hands au-

tomatically cover my ears and I start singing la, la, la, la, la. I’ve had my fingers in my ears far enough to play the bongos on my ear drums. I’m very thankful that my daughter confides in my wife with details on how things are going. I’m worried she will lose that confidence they have between each other if she starts telling me stuff. Yep! I like that. That’s the reason I’m going with. I didn’t get it when I was dating my wife. I was a likeable guy. I was honest. She could have done worse (maybe). I didn’t understand why her dad didn’t like me. Now I know.

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GREENVILLE – Clay Guillozet stands alone atop the Green Wave Varsity Boys All-Time Basketball scoring leader board. “Everybody coming together… working hard. That is where it all come from,” Guillozet said of his new scoring record. “It really shows where the program has come since Coach Bashore got here… just how far our team has come along… everybody working hard in practice.” “We couldn’t be happier,” said Greenville varsity boys basketball coach Michael Bashore. “Very proud of a young man

who absolutely works his tail off. He puts the effort in all through the off-season… all through summer. Just an extremely hard worker… great teammate but quite possibly even a better human being than he is a basketball player.” Guillozet passed Tom Hozapfel’s second place mark of 1,171 on the Wave’s home court Tuesday night against Fairborn, ending the night with 1,177 points to nail down the No. 2 spot for the Wave. A four year varsity starter, Guillozet came into the Friday night home game against Piqua needing 26 points to tie and 27 points to set the Green Wave’s all-time scoring mark. In Friday night’s home

game, the Wave’s Clay Guillozet set the all-time scoring record at 1,204 eclipsing Jake Cook’s mark of 1,203 points. “I have been very fortunate to have been able to be his coach all through his high school basketball career,” said Coach Bashore. “That is something I am very proud of. Incredible young man and we are just so happy that he was able to break that record. It is something that he had put so much effort into, but it is more about him helping the team.” “Clay has been a part of such great success that we have had here in the last three years,” continued Bashore. “That couldn’t

have happened to a nicer kid… so proud of him”. “We wish him nothing but the best in the future,” added Bashore. “We are positive he is going to do great things going forward where ever he decides to play basketball at next year. I am just really happy that I could have been a part of this experience with him as his coach.” “It (scoring record) is just a bonus on top of what our program is trying to build from the beginning of the season to an end,” stated Guillozet. “I’m just excited to see where it takes me and how far I can go.” “Coaches believing in me. Guys on the team believing in me. Getting

Clay Guillozet sets all-time Greenville scoring record (Gaylen Blosser photo)

leadership roles from guys older than me when I was a freshman and sophomore coming up,” Guillozet said of those he wanted to thank. “My family. They have been a big part. My brother and

sister. They have made tips back here all the time. They come to every game. That really means a lot to me that they are there by my side and how the town and community is behind me.”

Wave 3-pointers stymie Coldwater BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

COLDWATER – Greenville lit up the Coldwater Cavaliers scoreboard with 12 threes in a Monday night 69-66 win over the MAC school. “That’s a big win,” said Grenville Coach Michael Bashore. “That’s a team that might win the MAC. They have some kids that can shoot the ball. They

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have good guard play and then the big guy (6’9” center Andy Brunet) down low… an absolute load to guard. That’s probably one of our best wins on the year right here tonight.” Isaiah Gable drilled three three-pointers in the opening two minutes hitting a torrid 3-3 to give Greenville an early 9-4 lead. Gable torched the nets for 11 of the Wave’s 13 ﬁrst quarter points. Quarter No. 2 was the other half of the Wave’s scoring tandem with Clay Guillozet hitting a basket and drilling back-to-back three-pointers to give the Wave a 21-17 lead. Guillozet’s 12 second quarter points led the Wave sending the teams to the break with Greenville up 35-29. A Gable triple from the top of the key gave the

Wave an early third quarter 38-29 advantage. “We played extremely well tonight,” stated Bashore. “Every time they came back we had another run in us. They would cut it to one and we would push it back up to five or six.” Guillozet bombed a three from downtown at 0:01 sending the teams to the final period of play with Greenville holding a 51-48 lead. “It’s nice when you have two kids like that. If one’s not feeling it… pretty sure the other is going to be feeling it and they can kind of carry it until the other gets going,” said Bashore. “One of them is always probably going to have a good night. You have to kinda pick your poison. The first half they left Isaiah go and he torched them and

then they kinda let Clay go the second half and he torched them. He was really feeling it in that second half.” The fourth quarter would see two ties and four lead changes with both teams putting 18 points on the board including four Cavalier treys. “The little things we got tonight… Rich did a nice job and Russell did a nice job,” Bashore stated. “You’re only going to do so much against their big kid and I thought they did a fantastic job. Got some big rebounds when we needed to get them. It wears you out guarding a kid like that and I thought they both did a nice job defensively.” Guillozet was 6-9 from three-point range and 1115 overall from the ﬁeld for an outstanding 73.3

Devin Hendrix brings the ball up-court for the Wave in win over Coldwater (Gaylen Blosser photo)

percent shooting on the night. Gable was right behind hitting 5-9 beyond the arc and 8-14 overall for an excellent 57.1 percent. Wave Scoring: C. Guil-

lozet 30, I. Gable 21, A. Rich 8, P. Pandy 4, D. Hendrix 2, C. Byrd 2, B. Russell 2 Guillozet’s career point total stands a 1,269 points.

MV Hawks host Ansonia Tigers for rivalry day BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

UNION CITY, Ohio – Saturday was a full day of scheduled rivalry matchups between Mississinawa Valley and Ansonia. The day started off at 10:30 a.m. with the ﬁrst of three jr. high games between the two schools… followed by girls and boys junior varsity then varsity in the featured games. The Lady Tigers came out on top in the girls varsity contest. Led by senior Abby Helmke with game high 22 points, Ansonia kept the lead throughout

most of the game to get the 55-41 victory. The Ansonia defense held MV to just four points in the third quarter. Senior Leslie Dirksen was the only Lady Blackhawk to hit double digits in scoring with 10. “Our girls played well tonight… Abby (Helmke) had a great game, but we still need to work on some things… rebounding being one of them,” Ansonia girls varsity coach Jim Bolin said. “We made some adjust-

ments at halftime, but they (Ansonia) came out in the second half and found new ways to score on us,” added MV girls varsity coach John Hershey. In the boys varsity game, the Blackhawks defense held the Tigers to just 10 points in the ﬁrst half of play. Offensively, junior Trent Perkins led with 13… while senior Devan Rinderle added 12 to help give Mississinawa Valley a 47-32 Cross County Conference win. Senior Dane

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Draw live models on Jan. 25 with Art Guild GREENVILLE – Looking for a fun evening or a new hobby? Want to brush up on a latent talent? The Greenville Art Guild is pleased to have three prominent citizens of our community consent to be models at its “Draw-

El Camino Real has unveiled some wonderful additions over the past few weeks including a new décor and menu.

El Camino Real has new décor and menu GREENVILLE – Tina Bandedo, manager of El Camino Real Mexican Restaurant takes pride in being a business woman. The business has been in Greenville for 15 years and Tina has managed the restaurant the past four years. She has made a lot of changes during her time as manager. She recently promised new décor and menu for her customers. Those promises have been fulﬁlled. The restaurant has all new hand carved wood furniture direct from Mexico along with a brand new menu featuring foods prepared with less oil due to a new fryer system.

The new fryer system also recycles the oil which is good for the environment. Tina says the food actually has more ﬂavor, less sodium and is healthier for her customers. Along with these changes the staff has new uniforms and there will be better customer service due to the addition of more staff. She invites everyone to stop in and check out the new décor and menu items. Tina has other surprises for the restaurant coming this spring so keep watching for details. You can check out the new menu on the restaurant’s Facebook page.

Group Lifestyle Balance starts Feb. 3 GREENVILLE – Group Lifestyle Balance is a comprehensive, science based wellness program designed to provide tools, education, and support that equips individuals to take control of their health. During the program, you will track and learn about healthy eating and physical activity. You will also learn how to problem-solve and stay motivated. Group Lifestyle Balance focuses on several areas that play a key role in your overall health and quality of life: activity and nutrition, for a stronger body; education, for a stronger mind and; emotional balance for a stronger spirit. An experienced multi-disciplinary team will provide education and support to ensure your personal success. Now is the time to take control of your health and live a healthier more fulﬁlling life. Group Lifestyle Balance is ready to share this journey with you! Group Lifestyle Balance offers a positive change in lifestyle, where permanent weight loss and maintenance is a result of exercise and diet changes. By balancing food intake and exercise, you can work toward achieving your ideal weight. As a participant, you will spend time ﬁguring out how you can increase your activity level and how to eat healthy for a lifetime. However, education alone is not enough. In order to keep off excess weight in the long term, it is important that you make manageable changes that you will be able to continue for the rest of your life. You still need behavioral

support to help change your behavior. Changing behavior is notoriously difﬁcult and stumbling blocks often include encouragement. Weekly emails from the coach help to support the participants. The program works as a team because group participants are all coming together for the same reason. You’ll come to count on your fellow group members, and they will count on you. You’ll get individual feedback from your coach because no one will be facing exactly the same challenges as you. You and every member of the group will have ups and downs we share together, but by the time it is done, you will be having many more ups and the tools to quickly recover from the downs. The program consists of 14 core weekly sessions that transition into eight support sessions that meet every other week, each lead by a lifestyle coach. Most people who stay in the seven month program lose weight, lower their cholesterol, lower their blood pressure and improve blood sugar. The next program will meet on Wednesdays from Feb. 3-Aug. 31, 4 p.m. at Wayne HealthCare. Class size is limited to 25 participants. The Group Lifestyle Balance program costs $250 ($11 per session). Throughout the program, participants will receive a binder with class materials, a Calorie King and Carbohydrate Counter book, a pedometer, and an exercise band. Contact Karen Droesch at 547-5750 to learn more about the program.

Lions will host dinner BRADFORD – The Bradford Lions are having a BBQ Chicken and Pork Chop Dinner on Jan. 31. All dinners are carryout and presale tickets at $7 each are needed. Tickets are available at both Bradford banks, LittmanThomas Insurance, Bradford location, or from any Bradford Lion or Lioness members. You may also call Kathy Myers at 4482667 or Joanne Ferree at 620-7225 by the ticket deadline purchase date of

Jan. 24. Dinners may be picked up from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Clark’s Pizza, Bradford location. The dinners consist of one half BBQ chicken or two pork chops with applesauce, chips and roll with butter, provided by Romers. All proﬁts will go toward purchase of eye exams and glasses, recognition of Bradford students, and ongoing Bradford community projects.

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Health, Mind and Body

It’s Dark and Cold – How to Keep Active Here we are, the beginning of a new year, colder weather and snow and freezing rain on occasion here in Darke County, Ohio. The combination of these and the lack of daylight later in the day makes it easy to stay inside, cuddled under a blanket, and not moving too much. I wear a pedometer (it measures steps taken daily) and my total steps per day is down about 20% from warmer weather months unless I take deliberate action to increase it. With New Year’s resolutions still fresh, and some of those involving wellness, it is more important than ever to ﬁnd a routine that helps you make those lifestyle changes that work in your life without becoming your entire life. Come March and April, these lifestyle changes need to be part of your new routine to give the longterm effects many people are looking for from wellness goals in the new year. Here are some ideas to keep you moving during these darker, colder winter weeks: Try a ﬁtness class.

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Personal Trainer Locally, we have many options available – small group, large group. Swimming is great if you want low impact. Yoga is an option for those new to exercise and for those who are more advanced. Martial arts schools can also be found locally – and some offer parent/child classes. Trying a dance class can be fun, too. There are also classes that are strictly cardio and some that offer resistance training as part of the class. If you need a place to go and want to meet people, classes are a great option. Find someone to meet for exercise. Going for a walk together is a great way

to catch up with a friend and keep moving. If you can, take a semi-private exercise class with a yoga studio, a personal trainer, dance class, or other fitness instructor/ school. Use YouTube to look up fitness videos and do them in your home. Set a time and the days of the week and commit to this time for your health like you would an appointment with a physician. You are that important! Have a friend join you. There are even home walking videos for those who don’t know where to begin but want to start with the basics. You won’t need equipment for these. Just search “walk at home” on Youtube.com (Leslie Sansone has videos online on this subject that are worth checking out). Use a pedometer. There are phone apps for this, and many fitness trackers include a pedometer feature. I like my Omron pedometer that is worn on the waist or pocket of my pants. A good goal is to try to average 10,000 steps a day. If you

are starting with a pedometer for the first time, wear it for several days, noting the daily totals, average them for 3 days, then increase each day from there by 500 steps until you reach 10,000. For example, if your 3 day average is 5,000 steps, then day 4 would be a target of 5,500, day 5 would be 6,000 and so on. A comprehensive exercise routine includes some days of resistance training, some cardiovascular activity, some flexibility training. This helps people of any age to feel stronger, move more and be more independent in the long-term. Remember that new results require doing something new, so get out there and move, even if it is winter. Be sure to consult with medical professionals before starting any new exercise program. Diana Unger is a certified personal trainer located in Darke County, Ohio. Follow her on Facebook at Warrior Strength Workouts, on Twitter at workoutwarriors and on Instagram at warrior strength workouts.

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Anthony continues to keep resolution from three years ago BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – We typically tend to mock or scoff at New Year’s Resolutions. Once 11:59 p.m. hits on Dec. 31 the countdown to a new year begins as does the countdown to see how long it will take to break your resolution. Occasionally you will ﬁnd a person that is determined to change their life for the better and will ﬁght through every obstacle to keep their resolution. Locally, Ami Anthony, of Greenville, is that person. Over three years ago, Ami was extremely overweight, angry all the time and was battling high blood

pressure and other health issues. She was tired of the expensive doctor visits and knew there would be many more if she didn’t do something to get her weight and health under control. Diabetes runs in her family and she didn’t want to go through the same thing many of her family members were already facing. Her New Year’s Resolution was to get healthy. BJ Paulus, owner of Snap Fitness in Greenville, said that is when she came to him. Shortly after the year began, Ami started going to Snap Fitness. She would get on the treadmill ﬁve days a week. At ﬁrst she had her doubts and wanted to give up. She would have

Ami Anthony has spent a lot of time on the treadmills at Snap Fitness over the past three years.

her days when she didn’t want to go, but relented and forced herself to go – always feeling a sense of accomplishment and realizing it was worth it after she ﬁnished her workout. “Getting in the doors was the hardest part,” she said.

It only took about a month for Ami to start noticing a difference. She realized she was feeling better. “The ﬁrst year was really hard,” said Ami, adding “After that I couldn’t do without it.” She now

The many benefits of reading Many people are avid readers, feeling that a good book remains the most entertaining form of escapism. But reading provides more than just an opportunity to leave the daily grind behind. While many people may read to immerse themselves in something other than a movie or a television show, they may not know about all the additional benefits they are enjoying when cuddling up with a good book. • Reading can improve brain function. A recent study from researchers at Emory University discovered that reading a novel can improve brain function in various ways. During the study, researchers found that reading fiction improves connectivity in the brain. In addition, reading fiction improved readers’ ability to put themselves in other peoples’ shoes, which might help them relate better to people in both the present

and future. • Reading can benefit long-term brain health. While readers engrossed in a great book might only be worried about what’s coming on the next page, the benefits to reading are much more long-term than the next chapter. Researchers at the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago found that reading is one of a handful of mentally stimulating activities that can benefit brain health in old age. In their Rush Memory and Aging Project, researchers examined nearly 300 elderly men and women, giving them tests of memory and thinking throughout the final years of their lives. When participants, who were surveyed as to how often they engaged in mentally stimulating activities such as reading, passed away, their brains were examined for signs of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Researchers discovered that the

participants who engaged in mentally challenging activities most often had slower rates of memory decline. In addition, even those who had symptoms of brain damage that are commonly associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia seemed to beneﬁt from the stimulation that mentally challenging activities produced. • Reading can help reduce stress. Another big beneﬁt of reading is its relationship to stress. According to a 2009 study from researchers at the University of Sussex in England, reading can reduce stress by up to 68 percent. In addition, reading might help relieve that stress even faster than other forms of stress relief because it allows for a more immediate escape from the stress of daily life. • Reading can help you

get a more restful night’s sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, engaging in a calming activity for an hour before going to bed can help your body wind down and ready itself for sleep. Some people may struggle to fall asleep after reading on an electronic device, such as a tablet or e-reader, as the light that emanates from such devices may be activating the brain. If need be, stick to reading traditional print books and magazines before going to bed. Reading is not only a favorite activity for many people, but it’s also something that can beneﬁt the body in myriad ways.

understands this is something she wants to do for the rest of her life. Over the past three years, Ami has dropped 150-pounds, no longer takes high blood pressure medication and her coworkers have noticed she is no longer angry all the time. She has also been able to stay away from a diabetes diagnosis. Ami started running competitively in 2015. She noted she ran six 5k races last year and hopes to do a 10k race in 2016. “I never thought I would (run races), but running is addictive,” she said. Ami’s advice for anyone wanting to get healthy is to stick with it. “The ﬁrst two months will be hard, but stick with it,” she said. “Don’t worry about the scales as much as how you feel.” She credits Paulus, his staff and other patrons at Snap Fitness for helping her push through the hard times. “They make me keep coming back. They are my motivation and everybody pushes you to keep doing more. Overall, it is a good environment,” she said. Ami has even started working out with Paulus

and Dave Nealeigh, another trainer at Snap Fitness, with some weight training. Paulus said she’ll watch what others are doing and starts doing it. “Ami is one of my examples,” he said. When others come in and make excuses he points to Ami and what she has been able to accomplish. “She’s done it the right way. She has had a slow and steady decrease.” He concluded, “She is this location’s biggest loser.” For more information on how you can keep your resolution to get healthy, contact Snap Fitness at 547-3311.

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BRC hosts Lunch & Speak Easy event will support museum Learn with Dr. Cain GREENVILLE – Dr. Sarah Cain, of Cain Chiropractic & Family Wellness, Versailles, will be the guest speaker for Brethren Retirement Community’s First Senior Health Lunch & Learn of 2016 on Feb. 2, 11:30 a.m. in the Private Dining Room at Brethren Retirement Community. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this educational event. If you are a senior and are interested in your health and wellness, you will appreciate Dr. Cain’s presentation, “The Most Powerful System of Your Body”. She is passionate about educating individuals of all ages about the importance of the delicate relationship between the spine and the nervous system and how it affects their

VERSAILLES – Each winter the Versailles Area Museum solicits support from the Community through its annual Historic

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DCVB Citizen of the Year nominations GREENVILLE – The Tourism Citizen of the Year Award is the highest community recognition award given by the Darke County Visitors Bureau. It is presented annually by the Visitors Bureau at the Darke County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting to honor an individual who exempliﬁes the best in tourism to the community. Nominees are now being sought for the 2016 recognition. The criterion for the selection is as follows: * The nominee is a member of the Darke County community. They work in a business or volunteers in a group that brings people into our community to enjoy events, attractions, shops, accommodations

Worch hosts beer program VERSAILLES – Worch Memorial Public Library is pleased to announce Moeller Brew Barn will be visiting the library to talk about craft beers. On Feb. 1, 5:30 p.m., come into the library and learn about craft beers and the differences between each. In addition, learn about the craft beer business and how you can make your own at home; all from a local company that has 17 different ﬂavors. For more information about this program or other programs at the library, call 526-3416 or visit www. worch.lib.oh.us.

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PITSBURG – The Franklin Monroe Athletic Boosters will be hosting its inaugural Monte Carlo Night and Dinner on March 12, 6-11 p.m., at Romer’s Catering & Entertainment, 118 E. Main St., Greenville. The event will include dinner, 50/50 drawing, DJ entertainment, cash bar and plenty of Monte Carlo games, including Black Jack, Texas Hold ‘em, Chuck Luck and Showdown. Event tickets are $30 and available from any Franklin Monroe Athletic Boosters board member or by calling Ryan Berry at (937) 5463307. Sponsorships, donations and prizes are also being accepted. If you would like more information on how you can support Franklin Monroe’s athletes and athletic programs, call (937) 564-8059 or (937) 4597879.

Dinner. This year’s event will be held Feb. 6 at the Versailles K of C Hall and they are counting on the generous support of the community to assist us in raising funds for the museum and the many programs offered. In past years their dinners were more formal and provided history through the food and conversation of the evening. This year will be slightly different. They will be in a “speak easy” in rural Darke County in 1928. The music was jazz and the beverage of choice was illegal. These hidden away spots were welcoming to all the “regulars” who knew the password to get through the door. No one knew if the county Sherriff might drop in and arrest any one of the customers gathered. For your donation of $50 (or $45 if you are a museum member) you will enjoy a wonderful homemade appetizer table. This will be followed by a delicious catered dinner of the period, served at tables of eight which will allow guests to visit as well as be part of the fun atmosphere in our recreated Roadhouse. They will also offer a well stocked bar of the period to cater to your beverage needs for an

additional charge. Dessert of course will be part of your dinner along with coffee or tea. They encourage you to come dressed in the style of the 1920’s, but all are welcome regardless! Call your friends, get a table together but don’t let this opportunity for a fun evening pass you by. The VAHS thanks their friends at Towne & Country

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Weaver honored for years of senior care performance CLINTON RANDALL

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Darke County children compete in Greenville Elks Hoop Shoot (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Greenville Elks Lodge host HOOP SHOOT GAYLEN BLOSSER

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GREENVILLE – Greenville Elks Lodge 1137 held their annual HOOP SHOOT Saturday morning in the Grenville High School gym. “I would like to thank all the participants... thank the parents and grandparents that brought the young people here to shoot this morning,” said Fred Matix. The free-throw shooting contest was open to every school in Darke County for children in three age groups; 8-9, 9-10 and 1213 with the local winners moving on to compete in the Elks District Hoop Shoot on January 16th at Wilmington College. “We are trying to get all the county schools represented,” Matix stated. “We had great numbers this year. We hope it will increase next year.” Winners of the District will advance to the state with the state winners competing in the Nationals to be held April 16, 2016 in Chicago. The program is free to all contestants. One boy and one girl from each division will win a national title at the National Finals and have their names inscribed in the Naismith

Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The Elks Hoops Shoot provides a character-building, competitive experience for all contestants. Contestants learn about the importance of respect and good sportsmanship. Through each level of competition, contestants support one another and learn to win or accept defeat gracefully. “Thanks to my fellow Lodge members that helped out today,” said Matix. “That’s what it’s about. We do things for the community, the veterans and for young people. We do a lot of different things trying to help out in the community… to make it better.” Established in 1928, the Elks National Foundation is the charitable arm of the Benevolent and Protective Oder of Elks. Their mission states: “Our mission is to help Elks build stronger communities by investing in communities where Elks live and work and provide tomorrow’s leaders, our youth, with lifelong skills. Honoring the Elks’ pledge to never forget our veterans. To follow all of the Hoop Shoot action as contestants get closer to the foul line in Chicago, visit www.elks.org/hoopshoot for more information.

GREENVILLE – A local woman was recently honored for her years of dedication as an outstanding senior care provider at the Oakley Place of Greenville. Kathy Weaver was chosen out of several submissions to represent the entire Midwest Division for the Enlivant senior assisted living company. She will travel to their corporate ofﬁce in Chicago on Jan. 27 to be formally recognized for the honor. Weaver has been with the assisted living facility for nearly 19 years. She has held nearly every position available and told The Early Bird she chose the career path in May 1998 after helping take care of her own mother. “When I came to work here I fell in love with it. It really feels like home,” Weaver said about working at Oakley Place.

Kat, as most call her, is married to Dennis Weaver and is a mother of four children with nine grandchildren. She is a graduate of Greenville High School. In a statement from her Oakley Place colleagues, “Kat always goes above and beyond to make sure all the residents and her fellow team members understand how much she cares about them. Kat’s demonstration of integrity and teamwork is demonstrated through her training of new staff and knowledge of every resident and their families… even from when she began her employment at Oakley.” Weaver was selected to represent the region by the way she exempliﬁes Enlivant’s core values – Integrity, Humility, Compassion, Teamwork and Fun. “I was very excited and happy,” Weaver said about being recognized. “This is what I love to do and never expected anything like this.”

Pictured from left to right are Debbie Baker -Executive Director, Rhonda Hieber -Regional Director of Operations, Kathy “Kat” Weaver, Alania Dittmar – Clinical Services Manager, Sandy Baker – Community Relations Manager, Molly Beck – Regional Director of Sales. (Clinton Randall photo)

She is now eligible to be nominated for the ALFA Hero Award which annually recognizes individuals who are ideal representatives of the hundreds of thousands of people serving in the senior living ﬁeld. After being nominated, the public will then

vote to determine the ﬁve national Hero Award winners. The Oakley Place is located at 1275 Northview Dr. in Greenville. You can contact the facility for a tour at 937-423-6011 or learn more at www.enlivant.com

Commissioners look back on 2015; ahead to 2016 BOB ROBINSON

ASSOCIATE EDITOR brobinson@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Darke County Commissioners looked back on their ‘positives’ from 2015, and ahead to the challenges in 2016. At the top of the positives, according to Commissioners Diane Delaplane and Mike Stegall, were job retention and expansion and the overall economic outlook. Also high on the list was conﬁrmation last year that Darke County is going to get the World Plowing Contest in 2019. According to Commissioner Mike Rhoades that will bring in from 250 to 500,000 people over a two and a half week period. The biggest challenges according to all three re-

volve around technology and drugs. Delaplane noted communications and 911. Rhoades expanded… “We have to upgrade radio systems to MARCS (MultiAgency Radio Communication System) in order to communicate better with the agencies around us. What we are using now is done.” All emergency agencies – ﬁre, EMS, law enforcement and others will need the upgrade. Delplane noted a huge problem to address is drugs in the county. “I don’t have exact numbers but I know it’s been increasing each year. We have to try to get people off drugs.” Stegall added there are plenty of programs out there to help them. Other positives from 2015, according to Commissioners, are the im-

provements on Wagner Avenue, airport improvements, Career Tech opening, the Taking Charge of Your Life program and the continued success of the Darke County CIC (Community Improvement Corporation)… “The way we’re working to keep everyone involved,” Stegall added. “We’ve solidiﬁed our partnerships (within the county).” Challenges for the coming year include new steps to the courthouse, sheriff’s (jail) upgrades, space (making best use of what they have), paying down debt and possible required elections upgrades. “It’s a wait and see on that,” said Delaplane. Funding provided? “That’s a wait and see also.” One important challenge to Stegall and Dela-

plane is continuing on the path – growth and expansion – the county has had. “Darke County is a great place to live, work and socialize,” said Delaplane. “I don’t think people know how good it’s been here,” Stegall added. “How lucky they are to be here… We’re recognized around the state. People should be proud!” At the commissioners regular meeting Jan. 11, annual reorganization and staff appointments were completed. Stegall took over as Chairman, Delaplane moved to Vice Chairman and Rhoades moved to Member. Robin Blinn and Patty Harter were reappointed as Administrative Clerk/Secretary and Assistant Clerk/Secretary respectively.

State of the Heart expands services; changes name RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Over 35 years ago, a little hospice agency in Darke County began doing what no other agency in the country was doing. It was the ﬁrst to dedicate its services entirely to a rural community. From that ﬁrst day as Darke County Hospice to today the agency has continued to serve and provide the best care possible to rural residents. Not content to sit back as the healthcare system changed, that little agency continued to grow, changed its name and adapted its services to meet the needs of the people it serves. State of the Heart Hospice, as it was most recently known, is a hospice unit that serves 15 counties in West Central Ohio and Eastern Indiana. While the organization has been a source of comfort for many individuals facing the end of their life and has provided help for those

grieving their loss, State of the Heart refuses to let opportunities to provide additional care pass it by. With the start of 2016, State of the Heart is pleased to announce the expansion of its services and a new name to reﬂect the change. While the agency will continue to offer superior hospice services, their newest focus is on continuity of care from early in a diagnosis until hospice services are needed and beyond. To reﬂect the emphasis on caring for patients and their families, the organization has changed its name to State of the Heart Care, which includes four programs of care – enLIGHTEN, enABLE, enCOMPASS and enCOURAGE. According to Laura Retter, Director of Business Development, with the addition of the new services State of the Heart Care is better able to care for patients earlier in their diagnosis. The enLIGHTEN program is designed to help a patient understand

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and navigate the diagnosis they’ve received. Retter pointed out a lot of times patients get the diagnosis from the doctor and are too shocked to ask questions, or they have too many thoughts running through their mind and can’t concentrate on the answers they are receiving. A Nurse Practitioner will be available to sit down with the patient and their family to answer questions and help guide them through the diagnosis, and understand what their next steps might entail. And to support continuity, the same

nurse practitioner will be able to follow the patient and their family through the remaining phases of the program. The enlighten program will also rely on volunteers to help with non-medical care as well as connecting the patient with helpful community resources. The enABLE program adds a palliative care service to what State of the Heart Care is able to offer. This program focuses on giving care that helps a patient better manage the symptoms and pain they may be experiencing from

the disease or the treatments they are receiving while not requiring them to cease receiving curative care—a requirement for hospice care. Most people are already familiar with the outstanding hospice care offered by State of the Heart, but the enCOMPASS program will take that service to a new level. Much has been done already in this area with the opening of the State of the Heart Care Center at Wayne HealthCare. Retter pointed out they are going to make a concerted effort to be with a patient as much as possible and provide a stronger presence, especially at the end of life. State of the Heart Care has also made great strides in establishing the fourth program of care they give, enCOURAGE. From its trained bereavement counselors to music therapy and a camp for young people grieving the loss of family members, State of the Heart Care realizes a life-changing diagnosis extends far

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LAND CONTRACT Beautifully remodeled 3 BR, 1.5 ba w/attached garage near G’ville park. Charming home includes hardwood floors, tiled bathroom, spacious kitchen w/ dishwasher, finished walkout basement w/ sun-room & 2 fireplaces. 128 Imo Blvd. $3K down; $675.39/mo. 548-5053 1 bedroom apartment at 414 N Gray in Greenville. Range & refrigerator; washer/ dryer hookup. $350 per month + $350 Security Deposit + utilities. NO PETS! Call 548-9940 for Rental Application Very nice 4 BR home in scenic area of Wayne Lakes, 3746 S Middle Dr. High-efficiency furnace, central air, fireplace, oak cabinets, tiled bath, laundry room. Carport. Storage shed. No Pets or Smoking. $650/mo. 548-5053 benanzer.com

Storage for personal & business use. Penske Truck Rentals. Call Greenville Stor & Lock. 548-1075, 5328 Michelle St Willow Place Apartments - We’re better than ever! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Call 937316-8489. Equal Housing Opportunity Greenville - 1 br downstairs apt. Stove, refrig. & water included. $425 deposit. $425 mo. 937564-4126 Very nice 4 BR home w/garage on corner lot, fenced-in yard, hardwood, W/D hookup, central air. Small pet friendly. No smoking. 600 Martin, Gnvl. $630/ mo. 548-5053. benanzer.com

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TO CAROL BROWN, INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ELVIN E. HITTLE, DECEASED, DARKE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, CASE NO. 15-1-268, otherwise whose name and last known place of residence is unknown, and whose present place of residence is unknown. You are hereby notified that the decedent died on August 15, 2015, and you were named a beneficiary and that the decedent’s Will was admitted to probate on September 2, 2015, by the Probate Court of Darke County, Ohio. You must bring an action to contest the validity of the Will within four months after the Executor files an affidavit stating the Executor has given this notice. JANET L. FEURER, Executor ESTATE OF ELVIN E. HITTLE By: Margaret B. Hayes Attorney for The Estate of Elvin E. Hittle 127 West Fifth Street Greenville, OH 45331 937-548-8995 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 3T

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Wayne Industries, Inc. an Ohio Nonprofit Corporation (the “Corporation”), which maintains its principal office at 5844 Jaysville-St. Johns Road, Greenville, Ohio 45331, has dissolved, effective December 31, 2015. You must present the Corporation any claim against the Corporation, including any claim by a creditor or any claim that is conditional, unmatured, or contingent upon the occurrence or nonoccurrence of future events, pursuant to the following: 1. All claims shall be presented in writing and shall identify the claimant and contain sufficient information to reasonably inform the Corporation of the substance of the claim. 2. The mailing address to which the person much send the claim is: Wayne Industries, Inc. 5844 Jaysville-St. Johns Road Greenville, OH 45331 3. The deadline by which the Corporation must receive the claim is sixty (60) days after the date this notice is given (the “Deadline”). 4. The claim will be barred if the Corporation does not receive the claim by the Deadline. The Corporation may make distributions to other creditors or claimants, including distributions in accordance with the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code, without notice to the claimant.

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PROBATE COURT OF DARKE COUNTY, OHIO

ANNETTE RANDALL, CO-EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF DORIS EILEEN HOSKINS AKA EILEEN HOSKINS, et al. Plaintiffs, vs. CASE NO. 2015-1-388 BARBARA JEAN BYRUM, et al. Defendants.

LEGAL NOTICE

Defendants William Hartzell, Richard Hartzell, Larry Hartzell, Jackie Sue Hartzell, and the Unknown Heirs, Creditors, Devisees, Legatees, Administrators, Executors and Assigns of Doris Eileen Hoskins aka Eileen Hoskins, Deceased, whose last place of residence is unknown, and whose present place of residence is unknown will take notice that on January 8, 2016, Annette Randall, Alice Collins, and Bruce Hoskins, Co-Executors of the Estate of Doris Eileen Hoskins aka Eileen Hoskins, filed their Complaint by Executors to sell real estate in Case Number 2015-1-388 in the Probate Court of Darke County, 300 Garst Avenue, Greenville, Ohio 45331, questioning the Court for authority to sell Decedent’s, Doris Eileen Hoskins aka Eileen Hoskins, real estate and for such other relief as the Court determines proper and applicable. Defendants William Hartzell, Richard Hartzell, Larry Hartzell, Jackie Sue Hartzell, and the Unknown Heirs, Creditors, Devisees, Legatees, Administrators, Executors and Assigns of Doris Eileen Hoskins aka Eileen Hoskins, Deceased, have or may claim an interest in the real estate described below: Situated in the County of Darke, State of Ohio, and Township of Jackson and bounded and described as follows: Being a 2.00 acre tract of land situated in the Southwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 23, Township 13 North, Range 1 East, Jackson Township, Darke County, Ohio, and more particularly described as follows: Commencing in the Southeast corner of the Southeast quarter of Section 23, aforesaid township and range, thence West 1326.10 feet along the centerline of the Union City - Elroy Road to a railroad spike for a place of beginning; thence continuing West 265.04 feet to a railroad spike; thence North 328.71 feet to an iron pipe; thence East 265.04 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 328.71 feet to the place of beginning containing 2.00 acres more or less subject to an easement for highway purposes. The above description was taken from a survey made the 29th day of August, 1969, by E.R. Brown, Registered Surveyor #279. Engineer’s I.D. H32-0-113-23-00-00-204-00 (2 Acres) The Defendants named above are required to answer within 28 days of the date of the last publication of this Notice. By: Joseph J. Latas, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff 116 West Fourth Street Greenville OH 45331 937.548.1125 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 6T

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PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc

Full time positions available for processing department. Positions are responsible for assembly and distribution of product for shipment to customers. Position reports to Processing Manager. Very Competitive Pay Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance KSOP and 401(k) Apply in person: 3078 Washington Rd Rossburg, OH Or Call 937.337.9576 Hrs. 8 am-5:00 pm EEO/M/F/V/II

FOR RENT Greenville - 1 BR upstairs apt. Stove, refrig. & water included. $400 deposit. $400 mo. 937564-4126

2 BR, 1 1/2 bath townhouse, n. side of Greenv. Seconds from Wagner Ave., No pets. Range, D/W, central A/C, lawn care & snow removal provided. Private patio. W/D hook-up. Tenant pays utilities. $500 mo. 937-459-2269 COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent. Great location on E Main St, high visibility. For more details 548-5264 4 BR, 2 full baths, detached garage. Just remodeled. $700/mo. Pitsburg. 937-4592779 1203 Ft Jefferson Rd, Greenville. Small 2 BR house, 3 car garage. Total electric. $450/mo + deposit. 937-4597377

LAND CONTRACT 3708 North Dr. 4 BR, 2ba, spacious home in Wayne Lakes. Central heat/air. Laundry room. Newer windows, siding, and cabinets & tiled kitchen. Beautiful high ceiling & 2nd story deck. $2K down, $585.24/mo. Purchase includes $4K towards remodeling. 548-5053 benanzer.com 2 BR, 1 bath house close to Broadway. Stove, fridge, water, sewer included in rent. Washer/dryer hookup. No smoking. No pets. $500/mo + security deposit. 937-548-6495 3 BR, 2 bath apt. Gnvl. No Pets. No Metro. $465/mo. 937-5489302 or 417-0360

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FOR RENT Greenville, 2 BR half double. No pets. Completely remodeled. $475 deposit, $475/mo. 937-564-4126

Nice 2 BR apt at 917C Gray Ave, Greenville, by South Park. Offstreet parking, mowing & snow removal provided. $450/mo + electric & water. $400 deposit. No pets. Call Dave 621-4726 735 Wayne Ave., 3 br downstairs apt., appl., C/A, garage, small pet. $575 + utilities + deposit. No Metro. 548-2233 Sleeping room. Available Soon! Close to uptown Greenville. Rent by the week or by the month. Call 621-1732 2 BR house in Arcanum. $550 monthly + security deposit. Includes appl, 1 car garage. No pets. No smoking. 937-4590180

2 BR apt, Castine. $475/mo + deposit & utilities. No pets. 937533-1687 REAL ESTATE Beautiful large log home, 2.4 aces w/3 BR, loft, pellet boiler, pond, much more. On SR 571E, edge of Greenville. NEW PRICE $292,000. Trump Realty 678-5687 REPOSSESSED LAND BARGAINS! Cooperstown Lakes Region & Catskill Mountains! 5 acres - $19,900. 11 acres - $39,900. Streams, lake access, mountain views! Clear title, fully guaranteed transaction! Owner financing! Call 888738-6994. NewYorkLandandLakes.com AUTOMOTIVE 2006 Jeep Commander, 4x4, fully loaded, 3rd row seating, great condition! 937-623-1195

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AUTOMOTIVE 2003 Avalanche $6995. 2003 S10, 5 speed $4195. 2003 Durango $4495. 2003 Escape $4995. 1998 Blazer $2995. 2000 Blazer $3995. 2001 Honda CR-V $3995. 2004 Tracker, 87,000 $4995. 2005 Envoy $6995. 2003 TrailerBlazer $5495. 2006 Explorer $6495. Buy - Sell Trade! 548-1337, www. CountryAutoSalesGreenville.com

FIREWOOD - Delivered & stacked. 937467-4397 Digital Grand Piano, CASIO’S Best, on Sale! See Bruce or Todd, Bach to Rock Music, 334 S Broadway, Greenville, 937-5471970 for more details Safe Step Walk-In Tub Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. MISC. FOR SALE BEER & WINE MAK- Approved by Arthritis TheraING Supplies. Orme Foundation. peutic Jets. Less Than Hardware, 210 S. Main, 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Arcanum, 692-8282 Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American Made. Installation Included. Call 1-800-906-3115 for $750 Off Acorn Stairlifts. The For the City of AFFORDABLE solution Greenville, Ohio to your stairs! **Limited time -$250 Off Your Salary range Stairlift Purchase!** $39,624. Buy Direct & SAVE. $55,868. Please call 1-800-4107127 for FREE DVD Medical, and brochure.

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These positions are responsible for the PM, repair, and trouble shooting of production as well as plant equipment. Desired skills include Electrical from 3 Phase to low voltage controls, PLC, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, CNC, Robotic, Plumbing and Welding. This is an excellent opportunity, with rates for a Mechanic (promotable to Technician) starting at $18.00/hr. Technician rates are from $21.50/hr. up to $25.00/hr. and is promotable to a Master Technician starting at $26.00/hr. With our new pay and training program, the opportunity is better than ever and the limit is in your hands! Apply in person from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or send resume to: Fort Recovery Industries, Inc. 2440 State Route 49, Box 638 Fort Recovery, Ohio 45846-0638 applications@fortrecoveryindustries.com

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NOW HIRING Part-time bartenders needed. Experience preferred. Complete an application (after 12 noon) at 219 North Ohio Street, Greenville.

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Professional SOUND SYSTEM Rental, Sales & Installation. Free quotes to your business, church or home for sound system updates & improvements. JBL, EAW, QSC, PEAVEY, CROWN. Bach to Rock Music 547-1970, email: bachtorock@ earthlink.net. Also Renting sound systems for Weddings, Graduations, Business Meetings, or any other engagements! FURNACES $285 While Supplies Last. TUNS 1-877-4738867 Oak firewood, seasoned, for sale. Call 937-423-8343 SERVICES OFFERED SNOW REMOVAL, large or small jobs. Also Mowing, Landscaping, Shrub Trimming, Spraying/Fertilizing. Reasonable rates. References available. Very dependable. 548-1716, ask for Justin

Oakland Church of the Brethren

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SERVICES OFFERED SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-208-6915 to start your application today!

FFA hosts annual social BPL hosts groups throughout the month

HOUSEHOLD Maytag washer, $150; Whirlpool dryer, $100; Frigidaire 18 cu ft refrig, $150; Magic Chef smooth top, $200; King BRADFORD matt & boxes, $125; – The Bradford Queen matt & box Public Library is $100; Full matt & box, host to several $75. 937-423-5397 groups throughout SPECIAL NOTICES the month. There HOUSEHOLD DONATE YOUR CAR, might be somePILLOWTOP 14 INCH TRUCK OR BOAT TO thing there that THICK MATTRESS & HERITAGE FOR THE interests you. Every Sunday BOX SPRINGS: FULL BLIND. Free 3 Day VaSET $237; QUEEN cation, Tax Deductible, at 6:30 p.m. – The SET $259; KING SET Free Towing, All Paper- Sunday Night Bi$399. NEW IN PLAS- work Taken Care Of. ble Study meets. TIC WITH WARRAN- CALL 1-800-895-7416 First WednesTY. 937-884-5455 We IF YOU USED THE day of every month deliver BLOOD THINNER – The GRO GarVery nice used Rain- XARELTO and suffered den Club meets at Public bow vacuum sweeper. internal bleeding, hem- Bradford Warranty. Call 548- orrhaging, required hos- Library at 6:30 pitalization or a loved p.m. 0870 First Thursday New, warehouse one died while taking Xarelto between 2011 of every month liquidation, queen and the present time, – The Cozy Hen $169, king $219, full $149, twin $79. you may be entitled to Quilt Club meets We deliver. Call 937- compensation. Call At- at the library at torney Charles H. John- 6:30 p.m. You 884-5455 son 1-800-535-5727 will learn the art of quilting from experienced quilters. The second and fourth Mondays at 10:30 a.m. – The Sisters- in-Spirit Book Club will meet. Books to be read are chosen by the group and UNION CITY, St. these books are Ind. – The Wesley Chili, sand- ordered for your United Methodist wiches, desserts convenience and Church of Union and drinks are will City will host a be available for Basketball Chili free, in addition to Extravaganza at special giveaways the Union City In- throughout the GREENVILLE dians vs the Lin- evening. – Darke County coln Golden Eagles To learn more Center for the Arts basketball game about Wesley (DCCA) recognizes Jan. 22 starting at United Methodist Edward Jones In5 p.m. The event Church, visit their vestment Represenwill take place at website at ucwes- tatives Dave Conthe Union City Jr/ ley.com and like nelly, Todd Subler, Sr High School, lo- them on Face- Andria Haworth, cated on N Walnut book. Bill Wolke and Ryan Carpe for their contribution to DCCA and the arts in Darke Becoming a County including Home Owner Need sponsorship of the Not Be Just A Dream fundraising event A Taste of Wine & 2&3 Bedroom Homes Available Jazz XXIV. Check our our selection of According to FREE handyman homes. Rental Homes Available Too! DCCA Executive DiSherwood Forest rector Andrea JorMobile Home Community dan, DCCA thanks 937-548-9898 local Edward Jones www.parkbridgehomes.com Investment Representative for their continued support of the arts in Darke

Wesley UM Church to host Basketball Chili Extravaganza

are free. The second and fourth Thursdays from 1–3 p.m. – The Bradford Area Senior Citizens meet to play cards and other games. The third Sunday the Bradford Area School Alumni meet at 2 p.m. in the Community Room of Bradford Public Library. If you are interested in this school organization, please come to give your ideas to the other members. The third Monday the Bradford Historical Society meets at BPL at 7 p.m. If you love history and are interested in learning more or if you have artifacts that might be from the Bradford area, please come. The fourth Monday of every month is the Bradford Library Trustees meeting at 5:30 p.m. Anyone is welcome to

attend. These groups are open to new members or perhaps you just want to ﬁnd out additional information. You can contact the library at 448-2612 for further information or just come to one of the meetings. Bradford Public Library is closed every Wednesday and Sunday. Visit the library at www. bradfordpubliclibrary.org or email bradfordpublic@ gmail.com. Library hours are Mondays from 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursdays from 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. The Bradford Public Library is located at 138 E. Main Street and staff may be reached at 448-2612 during regular hours.

VERSAILLES – Versailles FFA & FFA Alumni Soup and Sandwich Social is set for Feb. 13 and will be during the Versailles and Greenville basketball games and junior high boys’ basketball tournaments at Versailles. The Versailles FFA Alumni & FFA Chapter will conduct its 21st annual Soup and Sand-

wich Social in the Versailles Schools Cafetorium, 280 Marker Road. Serving begins at 11 a.m. and continues until 9:30 p.m. All proceeds beneﬁt the Versailles FFA Alumni Activities and Scholarships including the Doug and Craig Meier Memorial Ag Production Grant. The menu for Soup and Sandwich

DARKE COUNTY – January is designated “National Blood Donor Month” because it is often a challenging time for maintaining the area blood supply. Winter weather can disrupt travel and seasonal illnesses can also interfere with donating. If you must miss an appointment to donate please reschedule as soon as you are able. They especially encour-

age the continued support of type O whole blood donors and type A/B platelet and plasma donors. The following are local blood drives are open to the public. Appointments are encouraged. Jan. 18 – Versailles K of C Hall, 8440 St. Rt. 47, Versailles, 12:30–7 p.m., sponsored by Versailles Knights of Columbus Jan. 22 – Franklin Monroe High

Social will consist of Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, Chili Soup, Hot Chicken Sandwich, BBQ Pork Sandwich, Hot Beef Sandwich, Sloppy Joe Sandwich, Coney Dog Sandwich, Hot Dog Sandwich, Nacho and Cheese, Pies, Cakes, Cookies, Brownies, Salad, and Drinks. Carryout is available.

January Blood Drives in Darke County School, 8691 Oakes Road, Pitsburg, 8 a.m.–noon, sponsored by Franklin Monroe High School National Honor Society Learn more at www.GivingBlood. org Get all the updates in the CBC/ CTS newsroom, ﬁnd quick links to our social media pages, or schedule your next appointment to donate by connecting to www. DonorTime.com.

Edward Jones reps sponsor fundraisers

OPEN HOUSE JANUARY 17TH 1 – 2:30 PM

829 Harrison, Greenville OH, 3 bedroom 2 bath home with enclosed front porch & side sunroom, partially finished basement. Large 2 ½ car garage with lots of off street parking. Stop in for details.

County, as one of the ﬁrst sponsors for this event they truly started the party that has become DCCA’s most anticipated fundraising event. “The monies generated will help enable our organization to bring high quality performing artists to our community,” concluded Jordan. Deron Bell and the Jazz For You Band returned to bring the party to life. The band’s performance was made possible by the following sponsors: Merry Lee Cross and Shaun Hayes of BHHS Pro Realty; Edward Jones In-

Treaty City Seniors Dance GREENVILLE – The Treaty City Senior Dance will begin Jan. 18, 1-4 p.m., and will con-

ARCANUM 208 S. Sycamore $69,500. 2 bed, 1 bath, det. 4 car garage, many updates inside and out. (111474) GREENVILLE 5439 Requarth Rd. $348,500 5 bed, 4 bath, 3 car att. Garage, full finished walk out basement, just outside of city limits. (111354) 1325 Greenville Nashville Rd. NEW LISTING $243,500. 4 Bed, 2 Bath, attached garage, 5 acres. (701268) 5653 Grvl- Palestine Rd. 154,000. 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car att. Garage, 1 acre, remodeled. (111396) 2820 St. Rt. 571 $106,900. 3 bed, 1.5 bath, barn, .43 acre. (110635) 6971 Requarth Rd. NEW PRICE $86,500. 3 Bed, 1 bath, 2 car att. Garage, just outside of town, updated roof, windows and kitchen. (111668) 1127 Central Ave. $89,900. 4 bed, 1 bath, 1 car attached garage, sun room, clean basement, utility shed. Realtor Owned (111672) 316 Wayne Ave. $77,900. 3 bed, 1.5 bath, lots of storage. (109431) 633 Harrison Ave. $69,900. 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car detached garage, unfinished basement, move in ready. (111193) UNION CITY 102 Bon Bon $54,900. 3 Bed, 1 bath, 1 car att. Garage converted to storage and bonus room. (111729) 788 Beamsville UC Rd. $64,900. 2 bed, 1 bath, 2.88 acre Priced to sell. (110835) 209 N. Grandview St. $249,900. 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 half bath, finished basement, 2.5 car att. Garage, 3100 sq ft living space. (111254) COVINGTON 9625 W. Greenville Falls Rd. NEW LISTING $65,000. 3 Bed, 2 bath, home sits on small branch of Creek.(373522)

tinue every Monday at the Eagles 2177, 113 E. Third St., Greenville. Music will be provided by Tom Everhart. The cost is $3 for singles and $5 for couples. Food and soft drinks will be available for purchase. No children will be allowed. For more information, call Lynn Newbauer, 6212546.

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DCCA recognizes Edward Jones Investment Representatives Dave Connelly, Todd Subler, Andria Haworth, Bill Wolke and Ryan Carpe for their contribution to DCCA and the arts in Darke County.

vestment representatives Ryan Carpe, Dave Connelly, Andria Haworth, Todd Subler, and Bill Wolke; Fry & Company; and Kent and Melinda Myers. DCCA presents a taste of Ireland in

Darke County when Irish Wave returns to the Montage on March 11. Music will be performed by returning favorite Lone Raven, a group that DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins describes as one

EASILY MAINTAINED VINYL SIDED RANCH! 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA. Gas F/P in LRM. Oak KIT cabinets. FRM. 2-car attached garage. MLS 616734 #4483 IN GREENVILLE! 1-ST home w/LRM & DRM. 2 BR w/hardwood floors. Updated nat. gas furnace, bath, wiring & roof. 1-car det. garage. MLS 622828 #4466 COMMERCIAL BUILDING! Centrally located in Arcanum w/large parking area! MLS 110114 #4420 ANXIOUS SELLER! Price Reduced! 3 BR brick ranch in Arcanum north area! LRM, DRM & FRM. Wood burning fireplace w/ heatilator. 2 BA. Large deck. Immediate Occupancy! MLS 626280 #4476

of the top bands in the Midwest. “Lone Raven performs an eclectic blend of traditional music as well as their own originals,” Rawlins explained. Attendees can count on a diverse choice of beers; six tastes and a commemorative beer glass are included in the price of admission. Irishthemed food prepared by Montage

proprietors Aaron and Michele Cox will also be provided. Tickets for the event are $35 each, and are available at Montage, online at www.centerforarts. net, or by contacting the DCCA ofﬁce at 547-0908. For more information on DCCA contact Executive Director, Andrea Jordan at 5470908.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, JANUARY 24TH 1:00-2:30 P.M.

1288 Old Country Lane, Dayton Motivated Seller!!! Beautiful 1/2 acre setting on a quiet cul-de-sac within minutes of restaurants & shopping. This is the place for you. Bi-level home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and lower level family room with fireplace.

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IN NORTH END OF GREENVILLE this 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home is in a Planned Unit Development at 750 Berkshire! Call Jim for additional information! $112,000 7 ACRES ZONED COMMERCIAL on Wagner Avenue across from LOWE’S! Can be divided! NEWLY REMODELED this 2-3 bedroom home at 329 E. Water has new inside and new vinyl outside! Seller will pay closing costs for qualified buyer! $55,000 16 ACRES BARE GROUND IN Section 13 of York Township! $10,500 per acre. IN SOUTH END OF GREENVILLE this 2 bedroom home at 617 Fair Street has 1 car detached garage. NOW offereed at $49,900 FAMILY SIZED HOME at 754 Washington has 4 bedrooms; 1½ baths; 1½ car detached garage. Mid 60’s DUPLEX at corner of Central and Front Street. $22,000 BRICK RANCH DOUBLE at 4044-4046 US RT 127! 2 bedrooms each side; 1½ baths; family room; 1 car attached garage. Both occupied. Mid 90’s IN WAYNE LAKES this 2 bedroom home at 1180 East Drive has corner fireplace; attached garage. WOODED, CORNER LOT! Mid 40’s

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Realeyes at local library Museum VERSAILLES – Worch Memorial Public Library has teamed up with the Ohio Optometric Association and a Realeyes kiosk is on display for a month. The kiosk has fun interactive visuals for everyEXCELLENT

one to enjoy. If your new year’s resolution goal is to be healthier, don’t forget your eye health. In addition to the display there are brochures for eye health of all ages. The kiosk will be

CORVETTE RACING AUTOS - NASCAR ITEMS - SCHWINN WHIZZER BIKE - BOX TRAILER - SPORTING GOLF CART - TOOLS - TOYS

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At the Assembly Bldg, Miami Co Fairgrounds, 650 N. Co Rd 25A. From northbound I-75 take Exit 74 east on Rt 41, Main St, & then north on Elm at the Marathon Station to sale site.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 9:30 AM VEHICLES at 11:00 AM: Corvette 1987 w/ aftermarket accessories incl special tires & 71,378 miles on odometer. Single seat, tubular racing chassis w/ 1957 Corvette style fiberglass body, V-8 engine & 6 spd trans. Schwinn Whizzer motor bike; E-Z Go electric golf cart, age unk, equipped with brush guard, front rack, rear bench seat & step bumper, plus gun racks. Cargo Express STE, 12’, 2001, single axle box trailer for golf cart w/ mesh ramp & front storage. SNAP-ON TOOL CHESTS, TOOLS & SHOP ITEMS: Snap-on 15 drw roller cabinet w/ 7 drw side box; 2-3 drw individual boxes; Snap-on Corvette 40th Anniversary teal & Dale Earnhardt black 7 drw roller base tool cabinets w/ 10 drw top chests; Dale Earnhardt Special Edit tools; variety of other like new Snap-on mechanic’s tools & many quality others; small elec. power tools; shop supplies; GenTron 10,000 watt generator; Desco 5 HP, single stage, 220V vertical air compressor; small portable air compressor; Snap-on Fast 420 battery charger & load tester; Snap-on work cart & creepers; 1.5T aluminum & 2T floor jacks; jack stands; Cushman Scooter parts; Corvette body parts & shop manuals; Corvette shop stools; rack w/ racing tires & rims; etc. TOYS: Approx 80 Corvette promo cars incl some Franklin Mint; over 30 other boxed car & truck sets, mostly Dale Earhart; over 70 toy tractors incl: JD, International, AC, MH, MM, Oliver & more! 13 Hobart trucks; Jaeger CI antique toy cement mixer. MUCH MORE! Neon Corvette sign; Racing collectibles incl Dale Earnhardt Coke machine, autographed helmet, plus other NASCAR posters, photos, flags, Championship knife sets & others, plus silver coin, etc; 12 cases of 12 ga trap load shot gun ammo; slot machine; good golf clubs & bag. NOTE: This is an excellent auction, unique in its offering, but you’ll find the type of items that you would want in your own collection and the opportunity to purchase at your price. Watch the website for more details & photos as they become available at www.stichterauctions.com

displayed throughout the month of January. For more information, call 5263416 or visit www.

seeks items

worch.lib.oh.us. Worch Library is located at 790 VERSAILLES – South Center St., In preparation for Versailles. the grand reopening of the Versailles Area Historical Society Museum on Feb. 7, they are will bring, so keep the conditions in looking for the folmind when you lowing items for an dress for the hike. exciting new disBecause this hike play called “Grandbegins at sunset, ma’s Feather Bed”. ﬂashlights may be They are searching useful but are not for items for loan to recreate a variety of required. For more infor- bed chambers/bedmation about this rooms. From wash or any of the other basin sets to quilts, exciting hikes in linens, feather pilthis season’s series lows, linen bedding, or other Park Dis- and comforters, evtrict programs, call the Nature Center at 548-0165.

Full Wolf Moon Hike GREENVILLE – The chilly winter weather brings with it unique hiking opportunities, and Darke County Parks is going to seize them. On Jan. 21, at 6 p.m. join a naturalist at Shawnee Prairie Preserve west of Greenville on St. Rt. 502 for an exciting winter night walk. Who knows what the weather

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erything that would have been used in the bedroom or on the dressing tables. Also some bed room furniture is needed. Other displays needing help is early photography and cameras. This would include cameras, equipment and early photos. If you are able to make loans, call the museum at 526-4222 and leave a message; they will get back with you to make arrangements.

WMPL story time resumes VERSAILLES – Worch Memorial Public Library is pleased to announce the Story time and Wee Read Winter/ Spring session kicks off on Jan. 19 with Wee Read. Wee Read begins Jan. 19, 10 a.m. Wee Read gives babies or toddlers an opportunity to hear stories and songs. In addition there is a dedicated time to play with toys and other children, while mothers have a chance to talk with other mothers

during this 1/2 hour session. Story time, for children over 36 months to kindergarten, will begin Jan. 25, 6 p.m. This 45 minute program is ﬁlled with activities to encourage a child’s love of reading. Activities include participation stories, rhythm sticks, music and crafts. For more information about the library’s programs, call 526-3416 or visit www.worch. lib.oh.us.

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Copy of entire ad available at the store starting Monday morning. AD PRICES IN EFFECT MON., JAN. 18, - SAT., JAN. 23, 2016 HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 8-9, Sun. 10-8 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES - NO DEALER PURCHASE * Eligible additional purchase requirements for sale prices do not include tobacco products, 12 pack advertised soft drinks & the purchased item*

PRODUCE SPECIALS ................................................ 10lb. Bag

IDAHO POTATOES 1.99ea Limit 1 with additional

$30.00 purchase ................................................ 2 lb.

CLEMENTINES 2.99ea ................................................ 3 lb. Michigan Gala or Fuji

APPLES 1.99ea ................................................ Seeded Red Globe

GRAPES 1.69lb ................................................

DAIRY SPECIALS ................................................ Smith Dairy Gallons Lemon, Sweet or

reg. $2.49

PEACH TEA 1.99ea ................................................ Smith Dairy 16 oz.

reg. $1.99 COTTAGE CHEESE 1.49ea ................................................ Yoder’s 8 oz. reg. $2.59

SHREDDED CHEESE 1.79ea ................................................ Essential Everyday 1 lb.

BUTTER QUARTERS

reg. $3.99

1.99ea Limit 1 with additional $30.00 purchase ................................................

FROZEN SPECIALS ................................................

Smith Dairy 48 oz. reg. $5.79 “Ruggles” Yogurt, Ice Cream or

SUGAR FREE ICE CREAM 2.99ea ................................................

Van de Kamp’s reg. $6.69 19.1-24.8 oz. Value Pack

FISH STICKS OR FILLETS 2.99ea ................................................ Culinary Circle 30.5-33.5 oz.

reg. $5.99

PIZZAS 3.99ea ................................................

GROCERY SPECIALS ................................................ Frito Lay 10-11 oz.

reg. $4.29

Quaker 13-14 oz.

reg. $4.99

DORITOS 2.59ea ................................................ CAP’N CRUNCH LIMIT 1 CEREALS 1.99ea ................................................ Quaker 9.8-15.1 oz.

reg. $3.49

INSTANT OATMEAL 2.49ea ................................................

MEAT SPECIALS In Store Made STUFFED

FRESH PORK SAUSAGE

Cut from the Pork Loin,

2.19lb

Or in 3 lb. or Larger Packages 1.99lb The same as the New Madison Kiwanis serves at the Darke County Fair ................................................ Lipari CO-JACK SLICED 3.39lb CHEESE CHUNK 3.19lb ................................................ Carolina 96% Fat Free White

OVEN ROASTED TURKEY BREAST 2.19lb ................................................ Kahn’s Deluxe Club

ALL MEAT BOLOGNA 2.19lb ................................................ Lebanon

BOLOGNA 6.29lb ................................................ Farmland Deli Sliced

CANADIAN BACON 4.69lb ................................................

EXTRA MEATY, COUNTRY STYLE SPARE RIBS 1.49lb ................................................ Center Cut, BONELESS, Thick, Thin or Butterfly

PORK LOIN CHOPS 2.29lb ................................................ Gerber’s Amish FarmsBetter Feed-Better Taste

WHOLE FRYERS 1.69lb CUT UP FRYERS 1.79lb ................................................

BONELESS Beef Round

BOTTOM ROUND ROAST 4.29lb ................................................

BEEF CUBED STEAKS 4.39lb ................................................

4.29lb

In Store Made, FULLY COOKED, Ready to Heat & Eat

HAM LOAF 3.99lb ................................................ Whole, BONELESS, (Sliced Free 8am-5pm)

PORK LOINS 1.99lb ................................................

BONELESS

Arctic Shores 8 oz.

reg. $1.85

Arctic Shores 16 oz.

reg. $4.99

reg. $9.99

ORIGINAL GROUND COFFEE 4.99ea

TILAPIA FILLETS 2.99ea ................................................

Essential Everyday 12 oz. reg. $1.89 TORTILLA CHIPS 1.49ea ................................................ Essential Everyday 4 lb. reg. $2.39

$30.00 purchase ................................................

GRANULATED SUGAR

SALTINE CRACKERS

................................................

Limit 1 with additional

Nabisco 1 lb. Premium

reg. $3.19

.99ea Limit 1 with additional $30.00 purchase ................................................ Skippy 16.3 oz. reg. $3.19 PEANUT BUTTER .99ea Limit 1 with additional $30.00 purchase ................................................