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WEEKEND EDITION - JANUARY 21, 2018

THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR!

Fair will offer new line-up of rides in 2018 RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Darke County Fair Board met in special session on Wednesday to ﬁnalize plans for a new ride and game provider for the 2018 Great Darke County Fair. With a unanimous vote, the board chose Prime Time Amusements of Tampa, Fla. Brian Rismiller, fair manager and director, said, “The board met numerous times. This wasn’t an easy decision to try to come to. There were different things to look at, whether it be the rides or

the games and everything the carnival brings with it.” The board thanked Kissel Bros. for their years of service, having been with Darke County Fair since 1982. Rismiller clariﬁed that it was Kissel Bros. decision to not return to the fair in 2018. A joint press release from Prime Time Amusements and the Darke County Fair Board states, “This year we will have the biggest ride line-up our fair has ever seen. Our carnival will bring us a new spread of extreme adult and young adult rides, including several that go upside down and a swing tower

ride called Cloud 9 that will take riders 120 feet in the air. This year the kiddie ride area will have family friendly attractions so parents can ride with their children.” Prime Time Amusements also offers a 32-inch and under zone for toddlers and babies that do not meet the national height requirement for kiddie rides that will be available free of charge. They also have private diaper changing areas for new mothers and several cell phone charging stations throughout the carnival area. The board also has worked it out with the new ride company to offer presale discounts on ride tickets. Although a decision has not been made on the

price of these tickets, Rismiller believes there will be a slight increase due to additional rides and attractions offered this year. They expect to offer between 28 and 32 rides at the fair. Although discussed, the board has not reached an agreement as to whether it will expand the amusement area. Representatives from Prime Time Amusements are expected to come to the fairgrounds later this winter or early spring to determine which rides they will bring; an announcement should be made by the beginning of April. The amusement company offers two-story game trailers and a threestory fun house. They are also looking into possibly

This is a bird’s eye view of Prime Time Amusement’s Cloud 9.

bringing a circus to this year’s fair; depending on availability. In other business, the board chose to change ticket providers to eTix. Patrons purchasing tickets for fair events will see little

change in service fees, but will have better options for purchasing online or through an app. Ticket buyers can also still purchase tickets at the box ofﬁce window.

Community rallies around victims of fatal Greenville ﬁre SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

Several members of the 2017 Darke County Veterans Services Washington DC trip gather in front of US Capital. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Darke County Veterans Services set to raise funds for 2018 DC trip GAYLEN BLOSSER

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Darke County Veterans Services Commission is in the planning stages of another bus trip to Washington DC scheduled for September 27-30 of this year. There is a $250 cost for each person joining the 2018 trip to our Nation’s Capital. Seating is limited, with reservations on a first come, first serve basis. The trip is open to all honorably discharged Darke County veterans. Spouses or caregivers are welcome to accompany the veteran at the same cost. “Because of the generous donations and support of our community, we were able to fund the 2017 Veterans of Darke County Washington D.C. trip,” said Tom Pitman, Veterans Service Officer. “We took 30 veterans and 24 spouses and gave them a unique opportunity to experience Washington D.C. and visit the WWII, Korean, Vietnam, and Air Force Memorials, the Holocaust Museum, U.S. Capitol, and Arlington Cemetery where a wreath was placed by the Veterans of Darke County at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.” “The trip was very emotional for some, but I think it was a healing experience,”

added Pitman. “It was very refreshing to see the camaraderie between the veterans on the trip. Even though they represented different services and eras, they all enjoyed each other’s company as Veterans. There is no doubt in my mind that this trip created fond memories, and new friendships that will last a lifetime.” The first fund raising event for the 2018 trip is a comedy show featuring Bob and Tom Radio Show regulars Jeff Oskay and Brent Terhune. The comedy show will be at the Greenville VFW post 7262 on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Tickets are $20 each and available at the Darke County Veterans Services office 611 Wagner Ave, or online at https:// www.brownpapertickets. com/event/3231590. All proceeds from ticket sales will be used to support the 2018 Veterans Washington D.C. trip. This show is open to the public. “The Darke County Veterans Service Commission and staff are looking forward to our next trip and providing this experience to another group of veterans in 2018,” concluded Pitman. Please call the Darke County Veterans Services Office at (937) 548-5305 or visit our website www. darkecountyveterans.org for details.

GREENVILLE – Two children remain hospitalized at Dayton’s Children’s Hospital following the Jan. 13 fire at the Colonial Mobile Home Community. According to Sharon Ward, her former sisterin-law Christine Haag was the woman who perished in the fire. Ms. Haag’s three children and boyfriend, Michael Osborne were all injured, with Brianna, 14, and Trey, 12, remaining hospitalized. “Trey is doing a lot better,” Ward said Monday afternoon. “He’s healing well and is more alert. He’s talking and doing good. Brianna has a lot more swelling,” Ward said, explaining doctors were attempting to “get the swelling down” in order to determine how to proceed. Ward said Brianna sustained severe burns to her hands and face. Also on Monday afternoon, Ward reported to The Early Bird that doctors were hoping to remove Brianna’s breathing tube. Plastic surgeons also were being consulted to determine a treatment plan, Ward said. As of Thursday, Michael and Brianna were listed in serious condition and Trey was in good condition. Ms. Haag’s six-yearold daughter was treated at Wayne HealthCare immediately following the fire and was released to her grandmother, Ward said. Osborne is being treated at Miami Valley Hospital. No other information

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was available. Greenville firefighters responded to the scene at approximately 2:30 a.m. Saturday. The fire remains under investigation, said Assistant Fire Chief Shannon Fritz on Monday morning. “We’re still investigating the scene,” Fritz said. The Darke County community has rallied round the Haag-Wogerman family, with the Oakland Church of the Brethren taking clothing and monetary donations, the Winery at Versailles planning a pizza fundraiser for Jan. 26 and Ward setting up a Go Fund Me account. “I’m grateful everybody’s stepping in to help,” Ward said, noting the family is trying to “do what we can for the children as a family.” Ward said she’s heard of other church congregations wanting to assist and is asking organizers to please contact her so she can coordinate donations. Ward can be reached at 937-423-0863. According to Pastor John Sgro of Oakland Church of the Brethren in Bradford, his congregation was “rallying around

them and wanted to help the kids the best we can.” Sgro said the late Ms. Haag’s father, Ray Haag, was a member of his congregation. On Saturday, the church had set up a clothing drive, which was shared on Facebook. By Sunday afternoon, several had responded with donations. “Our youth sorted through the clothing on Sunday night,” Sgro said, noting the church would still take donations of clothing and money. Checks should be made payable to Oakland

Church of the Brethren with a notation “ﬁre victims” and may be dropped off or mailed to the church at 8057 Horatio-Harris Creek Rd., Bradford 45308. Check out the church’s Facebook page for clothing and shoe sizes needed. On Jan. 26, the Winery at Versailles is planning a Wine and Pizza Night fundraiser from 5-8 p.m. The all-you-can-eat pizza buffet will include a glass of wine or a soft drink and is open to all ages. Presale tickets are $15. Fifty percent of the buffet ticket will go toward the Wogerman children. The evening also will include items for auction with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the family. Details for the beneﬁt also may be found on the Winery’s Facebook page. Donations of clothing also will be taken that evening. Those who wish to donate to the Wogerman’s Go Fund Me may do so at https://www.gofundme.com/grc7b-hopefor-trey-and-breannawoogerman

County seeing grant monies for MARCS SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY – After more than a year, county commission is seeing the return of grant money spent for the MARCS communication system. On Wednesday, commission approved a resolution accepting a “fund advance-back” in the amount of $171,728 from the Local

Government Safety Grant awarded by the state. Commissioner Mike Stegall explained the advance-back was for the installation of the MARCS tower in Union City. “It’s just now coming back” to the county coffers, Stegall said. The county is in the process of updating its emergency communications system, which is set to go live in April.

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THEF THEFT On Jan. 10 an ofďŹ cer was dispatched to CVS, 1009 E. Main St. in ref reference to a possible theft in progress. The ofďŹ cer spoke to the complainant

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a container of toothpaste and remove the packaging. Randall placed the toothpaste into his coat pocket. Randall also went to another aisle and grabbed a package of male enhancement pills from the shelf. Randall removed the pills from the box and placed them in his coat pocket. He dumped the empty toothpaste package at the end of one aisle and the pill package at another aisle. Randall and Dever-Smith left the store. DeverSmith was not seen stealing any items. Randall made no attempts to pay for the concealed items located on his person. The store manager followed Dever-Smith and Randall out of the store where they got into a vehicle, and left the parking lot. Sometime later another ofďŹ cer located the same vehicle parked in a driveway in the 100 block of West Harmon Drive. OfďŹ cers were let into the house by a male who said he lived there with Randall, who was in his bedroom with Dever-Smith when ofďŹ cers arrived. Randall did not wish to open the bedroom door at ďŹ rst but came out a short time later. Randall and Dever-Smith at ďŹ rst denied taking the items but then changed their story. Ramdall gave ofďŹ cers the two items he shoplifted and was issued a citation for theft and warned for trespass at CVS. There was not enough evidence to charge Dever-Smith with complicity, but she was warned for trespass from CVS. On Jan. 11, the toothpaste and pills were taken back to CVS and given back to the manager. While speaking with an employee at CVS, ofďŹ cers were told Randall only gave back 15 of the 30 pills in the package. It was also found he stole

POLICE BEAT

two bottles of an energy drink that he did not give back to ofďŹ cers. WANTED PERSON/DRUGS On Jan. 11 an ofďŹ cer was dispatched to the 1200 block of Sweitzer Street in reference to two individuals with outstanding warrants. The ofďŹ cer observed two females identiďŹ ed as Kayla Drake and Cheyenne Smith exit Back In Time CafĂŠ, 1249 Sweitzer St. and start walking northbound. OfďŹ cers stopped Drake and Smith and placed both individuals under arrest for their outstanding arrest warrants. Both subjects had active warrants through Miami County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce for theft with a bond of $1,148. While conducting a search of Drakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purse, an ofďŹ cer located a syringe along with a cellophane wrapper with two white circular pills with the inscription N8 on one side and an arrow on the other. Along with the two pills there was a piece of a white pill without any indicating marks on it. Both subjects were transported to the Greenville Police Department. While waiting for pick up arrangements from the Piqua Police Department, Drake was taken to the interview room where she agreed to speak with an ofďŹ cer. Drake admitted the syringe was used for heroin and the pills in the cellophane wrapper were Suboxone. Drake said she was not prescribed the Suboxone found in her possession. OfďŹ cers conďŹ rmed the pills matched Suboxone, which is a schedule 3 drug. Drake was issued a citation for drug abuse instrument and a citation for possession of a controlled substance. After speaking with Drake and issuing her the citations, Drake and Smith were transported to the county line where they were released to Piqua PD. SHOPLIFT LIF ING LIFT On Jan. 11, an ofďŹ cer was dispatched to CVS Pharmacy 1009 East Main St. in reference to a possible shoplifting. Prior to the ofďŹ cerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ar-

rival, dispatch reported the suspect, Sean Flatter was concealing items on his person. Flatter left the store and got into a black vehicle. Dispatch also advised the ofďŹ cer the owner of the vehicle lived in Gettysburg. The ofďŹ cer spoke with the store manager who reported Flatter concealed several cell phone items, including a phone charger cord in his pockets. According to the manager, Flatter removed the packaging from the phone charger cord and placed the cord in his right front pocket. Flatter then put several items back on the shelf except for the charger cord. When leaving the store, he passed all points of sale without paying for the charger cord. The store manager said Flatter was in the store with a woman who picked up a prescription at the pharmacy. Dispatch then told the ofďŹ cer a Darke County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deputy was behind the suspected vehicle on U.S. 36 East. The Greenville PD of ofďŹ cer asked the deputy to stop the vehicle. The ofďŹ cer viewed a few seconds of the video to get a description of Flatter and provided that information to dispatch. The of ofďŹ cer went to the stopped vehicle and was told by the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deputy he got permission from the vehicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owner, who was a passenger, to conduct a vehicle search. The police ofďŹ cer spoke with Flatter about turning over the stolen merchandise. He advised Flatter that if he would turn over the stolen property, the ofďŹ cer would issue a summons. Flatter admitted there was a phone charger cord in the vehicle. The owner of the vehicle and another passenger told the ofďŹ cers they were not aware Flatter had taken anything from CVS. The charger cord was retrieved from the right rear passenger seat where Flatter was sitting. The ofďŹ cer talked with Flatter further about the incident and he did admit he took the charger cord without paying but put everything else

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back. Flatter was issued a summons for theft and released from the scene. The cost of the charger cord is $5.99. WANTED PERSON On Jan. 13 an ofďŹ cer observed a vehicle southbound on Anderson Avenue in the area of Thirteenth Street. When the ofďŹ cer ran the registration through LEADS/ NCIC, it returned registered to another car. A trafďŹ c stop was made for ďŹ ctitious plates after the female driver pulled the vehicle into her driveway in the 400 block of Anderson Avenue. During the trafďŹ c stop, the ofďŹ cer noticed a white male with gray and black hair looking out the window the Anderson Avenue residence. The male was known to the female driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband, Matthew Swisher, who was known to have a warrant with Greenville Police Department. The warrant was for failure to appear for arraignment on drug paraphernalia charges. Three ofďŹ cers made entry into the residence after the female opened the door for them. Matthew Swisher was arrested and transported to Darke County jail on his warrant with a bond of $275. On Jan. 15 an ofďŹ cer was dispatched to the 1100 block of Wayne Avenue in reference to Kayla Schaefer being at a residence and having an active bench warrant. Upon arrival, Schaefer was found to be at the residence and arrested. The warrant was through Darke County Municipal Court and was for failing to comply with serving ďŹ ve days on the charge of physical control. Schaefer was transported to the Darke County Jail, where she was incarcerated with no bond. On Jan. 15 an ofďŹ cer transported prisoner David Shepherd to the Miami County Jail. A deputy with the Darke County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department had conducted a trafďŹ c stop on U.S. 36 East and U.S. 127. Shepherd, who was the driver of the vehicle was found to have an active warrant for his arrest through the Greenville Police Department for failure to appear on a criminal damaging charge. Darke County Jail was notiďŹ ed of Shepherd being incarcerated in Miami County Jail with no bond. Shepherd must serve 14 days. EARLY BIRD POLICY The Greenville Police Beat is prepared from public records available at the Greenville Police Department. Every ef effort is made to balance the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right to know with the rights of the individuals involved. Readers are encouraged to contact Greenville Police if they have information or concerns regarding these or any other incidents they see. The Early Bird notes all suspects are innocent until proven guilty and welcomes comments and concerns regarding this community service.

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Community Christmas Drive a record-setter BY LINDA MOODY CORRESPONDENT lmoody@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pastors Joe Soley, Jim Morehouse and John Person report that while the giving in 2016 was great, the 2017 Darke County Community Christmas Drive was an even bigger success as a grand total of $30,915.73 was collected to help the needy in the community. According to them, $30,427.75 was given in 2016. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Besides the donations totaling $31,035.08 at the 11 different bell-ringing locations, there were very generous private donations totaling $3,967 from Eikenberryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s IGA, Stelvideo

Mike Boyer (front row), treasurer of the Darke County Community Christmas Drive, presented part of the distribution of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s money to Sharon Fellers. Also looking on are, (second row) Doug Klinsing and Mary Kinnison; (third row) Mike Snyder and Jim Morehouse; and (top row) Chris Raffel, Pastor Joe Soley and Pastor John Person. (Linda Moody photo)

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Caleb Harper takes the oath of ofďŹ ce from Mayor Steve Willman while his mother, Colleen Harper, holds the Bible and his father, Jeff Harper, watches.

Harper joins Greenville Police Department BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Local residents will soon see a new face patrolling the streets of Greenville. On Jan. 17, Caleb Harper took the oath of ofďŹ ce from Mayor Steve Willman to become the city newest police ofďŹ cer. Harper was joined by his parents, Jeff and Colleen Harper, for the ceremony. Harper, a Greenville resident, recently obtained his Criminal Justice degree. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very excited to ďŹ nally be

joining (the Greenville Police Department),â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve wanted to do since I went to college at Indiana Wesleyan.â&#x20AC;? He pointed to his dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s military experience and guidance in respecting the law and an Indiana Wesleyan professor for pointing him in the direction of law enforcement. Harper looks forward to working for the community and building a good relationship with members in the community. His ďŹ rst day on the job was Jan. 17.

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DIGIORNO PIZZAS 4.99ea ................................................

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Training the next generation of providers GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; In 2013, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) projected there would be a shortage of 20,400 primary care physicians by 2020, nationally. With the expansion of the Affordable Care Act, the number increased to 45-50,000 by 2025 with some estimates as high as 90,000. Rural and underserved areas feel the biggest impact of the shortage as clinics struggle to recruit and retain the clinical workforce necessary to meet patient needs. In response, Family Health Services has taken a proactive role in ďŹ nding solutions for Darke County. Engaging the right candidates and exposing them to rural healthcare through emersion and education are the highest priorities. Their hope is students walk away more informed and feel at home, professionally, in a rural healthcare setting. Family Healthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision is not limited to primary care physicians, but also extends opportunities to physician assistants, nurse practitioners, dental residents, pharmacy students, and even high school students who may be considering a career in the medical ďŹ eld. Family Health recently partnered with Wright Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boonshoft School of Medicine through the Wright Rural Health Initiative. The goal of WRHI is to increase the number of physicians choosing to

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practice in rural areas. Lori Martensen, director of the initiative, shares Wright Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perspective, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The shortage of physicians in rural areas such as ours is reaching critical levels, and Wright State is addressing the issue head on. The Boonshoft School of Medicine provides students the opportunity to do rotations in rural areas, as well as makes a concentrated effort to recruit students who are more likely to one day practice in a rural area.â&#x20AC;? Through the initiative, medical students rotate through rural hospitals, clinics, and physician ofďŹ ces staying 4-6 weeks to experience healthcare in each setting ďŹ rsthand. It helps them see the variety of conditions they will treat in the ofďŹ ce and the leadership roles available to them in the community. They get a sense for how they can make a difference in and beyond healthcare. Erica Seabold is in her current WRHI rotation at Family Health. She says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Working as a student with Family Health has opened my eyes to the practice of family physicians and their longitu-

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dinal relationships with their communities and patients that improve patient care.â&#x20AC;? Since 2016, Family Health has hosted 6 students from the WRHI. In the last year, Family Health has hosted 21 dental students, two dental residents, seven medical students, nine nurse practitioners, four physician assistants, six Pharm D students, three pharmacy interns, three ďŹ rst-year pharmacy students, and three high school students. Fam-

Grand Jury indictments DARKE COUNTY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Darke County Prosecutorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ofďŹ ce released the following Grand Jury indictments on Jan. 12: Clete A. Beanblossom of Union City was indicted on a charge of felonious assault for a Nov. 22, 2017, incident where he allegedly caused physical harm to another or to anotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unborn with a knife. Codi A. Byrd of Greenville was indicted on ďŹ ve counts, all stemming from an incident on Nov. 19, 2017, as follows: 1 count of assault on a peace ofďŹ cer (F5); 2 counts of domestic violence (M-1); 1 count of underage consumption (M-1); and one count of resisting arrest (M-1). Cynthia L. Moyer of Greenville was indicted on four counts for a Nov. 18, 2017 incident, when she allegedly operated a vehicle and caused serious harm to another; 2 counts of aggravated vehicular assault (1 F-3 MP and 1 count of F-4); 2 counts of endangering children (F-3 and M-1). Mya D. Stump Greenville was indicted on 1 count of grand theft (F-3) of a ďŹ rearm, which allegedly took place from May 29 through June 19, 2017. Rickey L. Elson of Greenville was indicted

on three counts from a Nov. 21, 2017, trafďŹ c stop, including driving while under the inďŹ&#x201A;uence (F-3), 1 count of driving with prohibited concentration of alcohol (F-3) and one count of driving under suspension (M-1). Kurt A. Brown of Greenville was indicted on two counts stemming from a Dec. 9 domestic violence incident, including one count (F-2) of felonious assault and one count (F-3) of domestic violence as well as one count (F-3) for domestic violence from a Nov. 23, 2017 incident. Ashley B. Parks of Greenville was indicted for 1 count of theft (F-5) on Dec. 6, 2017 for allegedly taking property without the consent of the owner with a value in the amount of more than $1,000 but less than $7,500. Darrel R. Wintrow of Greenville was indicted on 3 counts stemming from a Nov. 16, 2017 incident, including 2 counts of violating a protection order (F-3 and F-5) and 1 count of having weapons while under a disability (F-5). Earnest L. Stacy of Dayton was indicted on 2 counts (F-5) for an Aug. 14, 2016, alleged forgery with a Moneygram at Walmart in Greenville.

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Lovett runs for 80th District House seat

TIPP CITY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; George Lovett (R-Tipp City) recently announced he is seeking the Republican Party nomination for the 80th Ohio House of Representatives seat in the May 2018 primary. The 80th House District is composed of all of Miami County and the southern half of Darke County. Lovett states, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we keep electing career politicians with no business experience, then we can expect more of the same. We need a change.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Experience matters, but it needs to be the right kind of experience. We need elected leaders who have been successful business persons and have some government experience. They know what it takes to create jobs and how to make government productive. We also need people ready to ďŹ ght for us who cannot be bought.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have the business experience, plus the beneďŹ t of having served as a Mayor and City Councilperson, to bring the fundamental change necessary to take Ohio into the future.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hard work and faith are my foundation. When I was eight years old I began working in my parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bait store. When I was 12 I began selling live bait to other stores. At 16 I began driving delivery trucks to sell minnows and worms in over a dozen Ohio counties.â&#x20AC;? Lovett earned a BA from Miami University, and then added a MA and JD from Ohio State. After passing the Bar in 1988, Lovett began practicing law in Tipp City. In 1994 he started his own ďŹ rm. Today, that ďŹ rm has four ofďŹ ces and nine employees and has provided estate planning, trust, probate, and nursing home planning to thousands of families.

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Along the way Lovett served eight years on Tipp City Council and two years as Mayor. He has been President of the Mum Festival, Tipp City Rotary, Tipp Monroe Optimists, the Miami County Republican Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, Miami County Bar Association, and chairman of the Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health. His memberships have included the Ohio Municipal Electric Association, Tipp Monroe Airport Task Force, Tipp City Chamber of Commerce, Tipp City Library Board, Temple Ansche Emeth in Piqua, and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Lovett adds, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to get some folks with the right experience to do the job in Columbus. A successful business person knows more than a career politician how to create jobs. A person who has already served in government knows how that works too. If the candidate has been successful in business and government, then we get the best of both worlds.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will bring new energy and creativity to Columbus to serve us well. I ask for your vote on May 8 as your State Representative for the 80th House District.â&#x20AC;? For more information, go to www.lovettforohio. com.

Not seeing clearly yet Lindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mood Swings by Linda Moody bluebagmedia.com

Just hours before I prepared this column, I was thinking how grateful son Jamie and I are to have made it through another bout of winter weather. Hearing all the varying forecasts always makes me jumpy. We only went out of the house a couple of brief times this past weekend. We had plenty of food in the house and I am so grateful I got to do my crossword puzzles that I love to do so well. The power didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go out so I had time to spend on the laptop as well as get some of the household chores done, including preparing quite a few meals. It was just Jamie and I and some mother-son alone time and he kept busy as well. Prayers were sent to God above for another safe journey through Ohio winter for us. And then, the unexpected happened. My eyeglasses broke. I had gone outside on Tuesday afternoon to get the car ready to go uptown for two small errands, and

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when I went back into the house, the glasses fogged up. So, I used a paper towel to clean them and they snapped. Whether it was from the freezing cold or that I was overdue for another pair, I naturally contacted my favorite tech lady, Susan, and after looking at them, she said they were not ďŹ xable because a small piece was missing. She didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to glue them or tape them knowing that someone at the eye doctor probably would have trouble removing the lens. Yes, I made an appointment. My family doctor would be so proud of me. He has been on me to get my vision checked, especially since I have diabetes. But, I procrastinated once again, of course. I got an appointment right away the next morning and went through the examinations and am set to become the owner of a new pair of glasses.... on Wednesday. In the meantime, I have to either wear these nonrepairable glasses or go without them. I can do the latter at home, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never dare to go outside without them. Whatever the case, I see it as another message from above. It took this to force me to see an eye doctor. Hope all goes well with the new pair, my vision and me. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see (no pun intended). ***** Happy birthday: Jan. 24 to Marlene Troutwine, Mindy Bowers Schaefer, Rick Lee and Toni Midlam. Jan. 25 to Ken DeMange, Teresa Ketring, Florence Dickey Wright, Kirk Harbison, Dianna McCullough and Greg Knick. Jan. 26 to Barbara Riffell Helm, Joey Wappelhorst, Kay Bunch, Travis Hall, Stephanie Burk, Jodi Gilpin Morgan, Cassidy York, Terry Black Jr. and Carla Kunk. Jan. 27 to Sharon Grice Taylor, Elizabeth Wetzel,

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Brumbaugh, Dick Shuttleworth, Kent Clark, Sharon Rismiller Fourman, Roger Tingley, Ron Kaffenberger, Brooke Ferguson, Crew Neaves, Jackson Stout, Katie Rehmert, Shannon Peters Hall, Alayna Marie Brantley, Sherri Gibbons Feitshans, Ann Westerling Bailey, Irma Parton Stewart, Jim Kammer, Ralph Beam, Lincoln Enis, Chuck Davis, Dawn Oldiges, Don Booker, Richard Yount, Tracy Pratt, Kara Pratt Harter, Brenda â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billâ&#x20AC;? Riffell, Shari Widener, Larry Francis, Jim Marker, Mike Grillot, Cliff McCoy, Gary Reier, Roger McEowen, Mason Osterloh, Marilyn Peterson, Irma Stewart, John â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jackâ&#x20AC;? Henry and wife Marsha, Kyndal Wynk, Ron Kreitzer, Stacy Dorko, Charlotte Metzcar, Kevin Metzcar, Bill Duncan, Keith Starks, Scott Clark, Kohen Thwaits, Jerrod Pratt, Lowell Elsass, Linda Johnston, Glenna Curry, Jack Riegle, Al Bliss, Layna Best, Phyllis and Tom Gibbons, Wanda and Joe Bailey, Shelly Hoffman, Don Shilt, David Magoto, Pappy Harshman, Bob Hiestand Jr., Tina Kiser Deaton, Kody Ketring, Bob and Sandy Finkbine, Lois Hittle, Kevin Hemmerich, Samantha Smith, Tim Heck and Ron Kramer as well as for all who are serving and defending our country, whether it be current soldiers, veterans or ďŹ rst responders. ***** Jamie and I send our condolences to the families of John-Anna Beam, Pam Clack, Ralph McEowen, Josephine Lehman, Cathy Henning Wolfe, Ronald Stucke, Ron Eikenberry, Steve Schafer, Bob MacKenzie, Tracy Wehrkamp, Jennifer Amick, Ken McCoy, Theresa Hartzell and Betty Munn. ***** Think about it: â&#x20AC;&#x153;In family life, love is the oil that eases friction; the cement that binds closer together; and the music that brings harmony.â&#x20AC;? -Friedrich Nietzsche

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Greenville Lady Wave tops Xenia by 18 GAYLEN BLOSSER

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GREENVILLE – The Lady Wave moved to 9-5 on the season with an impressive 58-40 win over the visiting Xenia Lady Buccaneers. “Always good to get a GWOC win – even better when your record goes to 9-5,” said Greenville coach Rachael Kerns. “Now we have matched last year’s total wins and we still have a lot of games to go. We didn’t execute everything that we wanted to do but when you have more points than the other team at the end of the night, ultimately that’s all that matters.” The Lady Wave jumped out to an 8-2 lead at 4:23 in the ﬁrst period of play and never looked back in picking up the win over the GWOC American South team. Greenville took advantage of four Haleigh Mayo ﬁrst quarter points, a three pointer each from Lani Shilt, Morgan Gilbert and Jada Garland and 2-2 at the

line from Saki Nakamura to lead 15-6 after one period of play. “It always helps to hit some outside shots against a zone,” stated Kerns. “We knew they were going to come out and play a zone and sometimes with a zone it’s scary because you have to hit some outside shots to keep them honest. Jada (Garland) hit the open shots and Mayo did a great job attacking inside zone.” Period No. 2 had the Lady Buccaneers picking up the pace on the offensive end to score 14 second quarter points but not before the Lady Wave pushed its lead to 22-6 with 6:48 on the clock. Greenville increased its lead by three scoring 17 points in in the second to send the teams to the break with the Lady Wave holding a 32-20 advantage. Garland and Gilbert let the Greenville second with six points each; Garland two triples and Gilbert three ﬁeld goals. Mayo and Nakamura each went 2-2 at the line and Koryann Elliott added a free throw to round out second quarter scoring.

The Lady Wave took the third period by a slim 14-13 score sending the teams to the break with GHS in front 46-33 with one quarter to play Trinity Morton-Nooks led the visitors with 10 third quarter points while Gilbert paced the Lady Wave with seven points including a three, Mayo added four points including 2-2 at the line and Garland added a triple. “Everything we talked about went out the door in the third quarter,” said Kerns. “No. 12 (MortonNooks) got a quick seven points. She is an incredible athlete, she’s just a great athlete.” The Lady Wave continued to use their smothering full-court pressure defense with Payton Brandenburg guarding Morton-Nooks to take the ﬁnal period by a 12-7 count for the 18 point win. “I really challenged Payton that fourth quarter,” Kerns noted. “She (MortonNooks) ended up making one. Payton Brandenburg did a great job guarding No. 12.”

Lady Indians dominate state line rivalry game UNION CITY, Ind. – The Lady Indians prevailed in dominant fashion, beating cross town rival Mississinawa Valley Tuesday evening by a ﬁnal score of 77-23. Union City was led in scoring by senior Kahlee Dowler with 23 points. She also became the new single-game three-point queen, hitting seven to beat the former title holder, Kelsey Zimmers, who set the record with six last season. Dowler shot for an impressive 64 percent from behind the arch. Justiss Cantu added 13 points, while Ellie Kerns, Mackenzie Green and Maddy Cox each had eight points in the win. The UC junior varsity was also victorious over MV with a score of 52 to 16. The Lady Indians move to 8-11 on the season and will be back in action at Wapahani on Saturday.

Gilbert led GHS with six fourth quarter points, Mayo three, Payton Brandenburg two and Garland a free throw. Gilbert led Greenville and all scorers in the game with 22 points. “Morgan Gilbert was special tonight,” Kerns said. “Every time Xenia hit a bucket Morgan is the one who answered. She’s a sophomore and she’s really special.” “She’s a great teammate, she’s incredibly coachable, her teammates success is her success, her success is her teammates success,” added Kerns. “She’s rare. There’s not a lot of Morgan Gilberts around and super lucky to have her on our program.” LADY WAVE – M. Gilbert 22, H. Mayo 13, J. Garland 13, S. Nakamura 4, L. Shilt 3, P. Brandenburg 2, K. Elliott 1 – TOTALS 10 17-31 7 58 LADY BUCCANEERS – T. Morton-Nooks 17, K. Baker 9, R. Wakeﬁeld 4, A. Claybaugh 4, A. Adams 4, H. James 2 – TOTALS 14 6-11 2 40

Morgan Gilbert brings the ball up-court for the Lady Wave in win over Xenia. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Darke County OHSAA Baseball Umpiring Class sign-up open BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

Kahlee Dowler (left), Union City’s new single game 3-point queen, with former record holder Kelsey Zimmers (right). See more photos from the game at bluebagmedia.com (Clinton Randall photo)

GREENVILLE – Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) varsity baseball umpire Dave Henry, a Darke County resident will be instructing an OHSAA baseball umpiring class beginning January 30, 2018 at Greenville High School. The Darke County Umpires Association is sponsoring the eight week OHSAA Baseball Officials Class. Classes will be held each Tuesday beginning at 5:30 pm and run for three hours. With the shortage of high school officials for all sports, Henry hopes to have a large turnout for the eight week course. “I’ve seen a shortage of officials happen this past year, especially with soccer,” said Henry. “They’ve had to cancel games and that’s what happens when you don’t have officials – you cancel games.” “The cost is $125 that you pay to the state (OHSAA),” Henry noted. “At the completion of the eight week class it is just about the time the season starts so you go right into the season – able to do junior varsity games and down.” “Most importantly

Baseball umpiring class instructor; Dave Henry. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

how to deal with people,” Henry said of what to expect in the class. “You learn about the high school game. We’re under the rules of the National Federation of High Schools. The Ohio High School Athletic Association does have a few rule differences that they use, but you’ll learn the rules.” “You will learn how to apply the rules, you will learn the mechanics of the game, where to be, when to be there, how to be there and how to call the game,” added Henry. Henry grew up in the Southeastern part of the state, graduating from Warren Local located in Vincent, Ohio. “I got transferred to Greenville working for Harts when they were in town many many years ago,” Henry said. “I got

transferred here in 1981 and they closed in ’94 – and I stayed.” While coaching his son’s little league baseball teams, Henry realized there was a need for qualiﬁed umpires. Not one to stand idly by he got involved. “I coached my boys when they played little league and I watched too many times a parent volunteer to come out of the stands and umpire a game with no clue about the rules,” Henry stated. “I’m just the type of person that if you’re going to play the game you must play by the rules.” Henry soon signed up for a local umpiring class taught by John Winger and has been on the diamonds calling games since. “John was a fantastic teacher,” said Henry. “John is a fantastic guy.” “We have to get the young people to do it because we are getting older,” Henry said. “The older we get we get a step slower. We may not see something but we are all out there trying to do the best we can – we’re trying to do it for the kids.” Log onto OHSAA.org to signup up for the umpiring class or call Dave Henry at 937-417-5731 to sign up or for information. “You sign up through the OHSAA website,” said Henry. “Look for: ‘Become an Ofﬁcial’ and it tells you how to go through the process.” 1370 KITCHENAID WAY GREENVILLE, OHIO

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GHS inducts three into Athletic Hall of Fame GAYLEN BLOSSER

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GREENVILLE – The 32nd annual Greenville Senior High Athletic Hall of Fame 2018 inductions at Saturday night’s home basketball game honored three former Wave athletes, Lisa Brinley Beiting and Justine Shilt, both from the Class of 2007 and Ryan Winner, Class of 2002. Brinley, the winner of 10 varsity letters participated in volleyball, basketball and softball for the Lady Wave. A four year volleyball starter, Lisa hold school records for mast aces in a season at 59 and 142 career; most digs in a season with 314 and 918 career and most assists with a season high of 618 and career mark of 1,748. Brinley was also a four year starter for the Lady Wave softball team with more than 100 career hits and runs scored. An excellent defensive shortstop,

Brinley was a member of the 2007 State D-II championship team, leading the team with 35 sacriﬁce bunts. Known for her defensive play, Brinley had 243 career points for the Lady Wave basketball team. Brinley earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing for the University of Cincinnati and has been a practicing nurse for seven years. She resides in Independence, KY with husband Josh and the couple’s 22 month old daughter Madison. Also from the Class of 2007, Shilt was a three sport athlete for the Lady Wave earning 12 varsity letters. Shilt holds several Lady Wave Softball records including single season career hits, runs scored and career batting average and was a member of the 2007 GHS State Championship softball team. As a four year starter for the Lady Wave basketball team, Shilt holds the career assist record with 432 while scoring 451

points, leading the team to a 54-35 mark. After graduation from GHS, Shilt furthered her education and softball career at Wright State University earning First Team Horizon League selection, Horizon League AllTournament honoree, and ranks ﬁrst in home runs, second in career RBIs and ﬁfth in hits for her college career at WSU. Shilt resides in Greenville and is employed by a Dayton medical company while assisting with the Lady Wave softball program. Representing the Class of 2002, Ryan Winner was a multi-letter winner for the Green Wave participating in football, basketball and track. Playing tight end on offense and linebacker/ defensive end on the defensive side of the ball, Winner set a single game school record with seven receptions good for 180 yards vs West Carrollton and earned All-GWOC honors both his junior and

2018 Greenville High School Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees (L-R) Lisa Brinley Beiting, Justine Shilt and Ryan Winner. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

senior seasons. Winner was a three year starter for the GHS basketball team and threw both the shot and discus for the Green Wave track team. Winner went on to play four years of football for the University of Dayton Flyers under UD coach Mike Kelly where he started 33 straight games

at offensive tackle for UD teams that compiled a 36-7 record and served as team captain his senior year. An honorable mention All-American in NCAA DIAA his junior year, Winner was also named ﬁrst team Pioneer League his junior and senior seasons. The GHS alum was named ﬁrst team All-American and Offensive Lineman of

the Year D-I-AA Mid-Major his senior year. Winner graduated from UD with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications Management and is employed as a sales manager for Crown Lift trucks and resides in Dublin, OH with wife Kelly, Daughter Libby and is expecting a son this month.

Versailles big over Sidney Lady Patriots coast to at Flyin’ to the Hoop

win over Cedarville BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

NEW MADISON – The Tri-Village Lady Patriots defeated a good Cedarville Lady Indians basketball team 56-50 in a Tuesday night non-conference game. “Cedarville is a good team,” said Tri-Village coach Brad Gray. “They’re going to win a lot of games. Their best two players from last year’s District Final team that we met in the District Finals were back and we knew it was going to be a tough matchup for us – we’re happy with the win.” The Lady Indians used the first of three first period three pointers to take a 3-0 lead at 6:40 in the first and pushed its lead to 11-7 with 3:17 on the clock before the Lady Patriots would battle back to trail 11-10 after one period of play. Maddie Downing led TriVillage with four first quarter points including 2-2 at the line, Tri-Village took a 13-11 lead at 6:37 in the second with the teams battling to a 16-16 tie with 5:17 on the board. Leading 19-18, the Lady Patriots scored six unanswered points over the final 3:30 of the first half to take a 25-18 lead at the break. “The second quarter I thought we were really good both on the offensive end and the defensive end of the floor,” noted Gray. Siler led the Lady Patriots with five second quarter points including a trey. Period No. 3 had the Tri-Village girls extending their lead to 41-30 adding 16 points to the board while

Lissa Siler drives to the basket for the Lady Patriots in win over Cedarville. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

holding the visitors to 12 points. “The third quarter was kind of our breakout quarter,” Gray said. “Really extended the lead there a little bit.” Downing’s four baskets and two free throws paced the Lady Patriots with 10 third quarter points. Tri-Village opened fourth quarter play with a 5-0 run to lead 46-30 with 5:17 remaining in the game. “Early in the fourth quarter I thought we were pretty dynamic with what we were doing offensively,” said Gray. “Made them have to chase stuff around – you get the ball to Lissa Porter in the high post good things are going to happen and we were able to do that, and then defensively they go into scramble mode trying to speed us up and we fell into that trap.” The Lady Indians used the remaining time on the clock to make a 20-8 run and trail 54-50 with 0:07 remaining. “Major meltdown – that’s what happened,” Gray stated. “Our kids panicked a

little bit. They are all sophomores and a junior out there. You can kind of understand it but I think our kids are smarter than that.” “We’re not going to use being sophomores and a junior as an excuse,” continued Gray. “We have to be smarter in that situation. Too many fouls at the end of the game allowing them to score with the clock stopped. I would rather see them shoot uncontested jumpers and layups rather than fouling and scoring with the clock stopped.” Back-to-back Siler free throws sealed the six point win for the Lady Patriots improving their season record to 12-3 with Cedarville dropping to 10-3. “They know how to move the ball,” Coach Gray said of his Lady Patriots. “We just go through spurts for whatever reason, it seems like every game we have a bad three or four minutes stretch. Today just happened to be right there at the end of the game.” Downing led Tri-Village and all scorers with a game high 17 points. LADY PATRIOTS – M. Downing 17, T. Porter 15, L. Siler 11, A. Bietry 5, E. Printz 4, A. Moore 3, M. Foreman 1 – TOTALS 11 16-20 6 56 LADY INDIANS – I. Bolender 16, M. Coe 11, C. Rucker 7, K. Cyphers 6, S. Beuttell 5, E. Coe 3, S. Wright 2 – TOTALS 9 11-12 7 50

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

KETTERING – The Versailles Tigers made an impressive showing at the 2018 Flyin’ to the Hoop High defeating the Sidney Yellow Jackets 65-50. “Great environment, great atmosphere,” said Versailles coach Travis Swank of the large Trent Arena crowd. “It’s always good that your kids get to experience.” Versailles led the entire game and closed out ﬁrst quarter play with a 14-9 lead. “You never really know how you’re going to play on Sunday because that usually never happens, but for the most part our kids were ready to go,” Swank stated. “We moved the ball so well there in the ﬁrst quarter and we got a lot of easy ones.” The Ahrens brothers

paced Versailles with 25 first half points; Justin 15 and AJ 10 points. Foul trouble kept Sidney’s Andrey Gordon on the bench for much of the first half limiting the Jackets junior sensation to four first half points. “He got in foul trouble early on – kind of took him out of his rhythm,” Coach Swank noted of Gordon. “We just focused on making sure he got tough shots.” “We knew we weren’t going to take him completely away,” continued Swank. “He’s a heck of an athlete, can do so many things on the court but we wanted to make sure he took as many tough shots as he could. He probably didn’t get to the rim today as much as he’s accustomed to – it was a great job on our defensive end.” Sidney battle back to take period No. 3 by a 17-13

Justin Ahrens scores two of his game high 26 points for Versailles against Sidney at Flyin’ to the Hoop. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

count with the ﬁnal period of play going to Versailles by a single point, 13-12 to give the Versailles boys a 15 point Sunday afternoon showcase win. Justin Ahrens had a double-double on the day with a game high 26 points, 11 rebounds and ﬁve assists.

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Time to register for Clover Conﬁdence: BFF SUSAN HARTLEY

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DARKE COUNTY – The 2nd Clover Confidence: Building Fearless Females (BFF) is being planned for 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9. This year’s event will be held on the 3rd floor of The Palace building in downtown Greenville. Clover Confidence: BFF is for girls in grades 5-8 and is sponsored by the Darke County 4-H Extension. The event is planned by current 4-H teens and former Darke County Junior Fair Queens, said Rhonda Williams, Darke County Extension Educator. The focus of the 2017 Clover Confidence is community service, said organizer Molly Hunt, a 2017 Greenville graduate who served as the 2016 Junior Fair Queen and is currently a student at The Ohio State University. “This year we’re doing things a little differently,” Hunt said, pointing out how her own confidence grew when she took advantage of service opportunities as a youth. One of the service projects will be participating with the faith-based Letters in Motion organization, Hunt said. “The girls will write letters to orphans in Kenya and Nepal. The letters will then be included in education kits put together by Letters in Motion, headquartered in Tennessee, and sent to the orphanages.” “The encouraging letters and kits help to promote literacy and give them something positive to look forward to. They are dealing with circumstances we typically don’t have to deal with,” Hunt said of the young people who receive the Letters in Motion. This activity, Hunt believes will open the eyes of the Clover Confidence attendees. “There’s a whole world out there and we need to be mindful of that,” she said. A local service project will include preparing ‘life books’ for local girls who are living

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The 2017 Clover Conﬁdence BFF event featured resentations on etiquette, friendship and developing their skills. Above, 4-H member Maranda Vestal participates as a presenter.

in foster care. “The purpose of this project is to give them something that’s completely theirs,” Hunt said of the life book recipients. “To give them something they can use to express themselves. The journal can be used as a creative outlet. They can look back and see what they experienced.” Other activities will include presentations on public speaking, etiquette, career selections, mental and physical health, which will include Yoga demonstrations, and how the young participants can affect and play a role in social change. Williams encourages those who want to attend this year’s Clover Confidence to register as soon as possible as there is a cap of 50 participants this year, she said. Thirty-five girls attended the first Clover Confidence BFF last spring. The cost to attend is $5 and includes a T-shirt, light refreshments and all craft supplies. The deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 26. A registration form may be found online at https://darke.osu. edu/sites/darke/files/imce/ Program_Pages/4H/bff%20 flyer.pdf. Girls do not have to be a member of 4-H to attend Clover Confidence: BFFs. Fifth- through eighth-graders in Darke, Mercer, Preble, Shelby, and Miami counties are invited to attend, Hunt said.

Butts given badge during council meeting RYAN BERRY

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GREENVILLE – Greenville City Council and the city’s administration joined together to honor retired Greenville Police Chief Dennis Butts during the Jan. 16 meeting of council. Surrounded by his family and fellow ofﬁcers, Chief Butts listened as Safety Service Director Curt Garrison read from a proclamation honoring the long-time servant of the Greenville community. Butts gave 31 years of service to the city that began in 1986 as a patrol ofﬁcer. In 1997, Butts became an instructor with the department and the following year he earned the sergeant’s position. Butts was named chief in 2005. Under Butts’ leadership, the department earned its ac-

creditation and has been reaccredited multiple times. Butts also earned an award from the National Alliance for Mental Illness as well as the Darke County Chamber of Commerce’s Lifetime Achievement Award. In recognition of his years of service, the city presented Chief Butts with his service badge emblazoned with the word “retired” on the front. Also during the meeting, council approved appropriations for 2018. Council President John Burkett shared the dollar amount for all funds, including the general, enterprise and capital improvement funds total $23,290,201. He praised the administration, department heads, and council members for completing the appropriations process. The city will begin work on the 2019 appropriations in May.

GREENVILLE – The Greenville community has a unique opportunity to support the high school’s NJROTC orienteering program. Five members of the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps have been invited to participate in the 2018 Navy JROTC National Orienteering Championship in Apopka, Fla. The five cadets include Kelly Louk, Adam Godwin, Eli Hartsock, Jacob Brodrick, and Tani Mancillas. Greenville’s unit was selected as one of three from Area 3, which includes Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Nebraska. The national event is set for Feb. 16-18. “It’s a big deal and an opportunity for Greenville to shine,” said Capt. Scott Eberwine, one of the Greenville NJROTC instructors. The trip for five students and one instructor is estimated to be around $6,000 – more than what was initially budgeted for this year’s NJROTC pro-

gram at GHS. So far, said Chief Stephan Eldred, about half of the trip’s cost has been donated, mainly by individuals who have supported ROTC in the past. The school is looking for additional donations to meet costs, including flights and motel expenses. “We believe the people of Greenville will support us,” Eldred said. “These guys qualified for nationals –it’s an opportunity we’re going to run with.” When most people think of high school NJROTC, they immediately think of military drills. Orienteering offers students an opportunity to learn a new set of skills. Orienteering requires participants to use a map and compass to navigate from point to point in diverse and usually unfamiliar terrain. The students are measured for speed, accuracy and the ability to find control points in the proper order. Participants are given a topographical map, which they use to find control points. Greenville’s team participates with the Miami Valley Orienteering program and has recently be-

Shown are C/PO1 David “Eli” Hartsock, C/LCDR Tani Mancillas, C/LTJG Kelly Louk, C/ENS Jacob Brodrick, and C/PO2 Adam Godwin.

come part of Orienteering Cincinnati, both which offers opportunities to practice and compete. Some of Greenville’s team was introduced to orienteering while attending basic training. “I found it fun and interesting,” said Hartsock, who plans on joining the Marine Corps following college. Brodrick also is planning on a military career in the Air Force following college, with Mancillas leaving for the Marine Corps this coming July following high school graduation. The ﬁve cadets say they are excited to have qualiﬁed for nationals and are looking forward to repre-

senting their hometown and high school. The group will be spending the next few weeks concentrating on their orienteering skills and improving their speed. “I really like orienteering and being invited to nationals shows that Greenville can do something,” Hartsock said. Those who would like to support the NJROTC trip to nationals may send donations to The Greenville Green Wave Way, 100 Greenwave Way, Greenville, 45331 or contact Eberwine at seberwine@ gcswave.com or Eldred at seldred@gcswave.com. For more information, call 548-4188 Ext. 1118.

Ladies Night Out helps kids with kidney disease LINDA MOODY

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GREENVILLE – Ladies Night Out, set for Feb. 10, is a fundraiser for siblings Cheyanne and Wally Mitchell at Romer’s in Greenville, 118 E. Main St. The doors open at 4 p.m. for the event that will include vendor shopping, grand dinner buffet, entertainment, massage, manicures and a quarter auction....all for $40. Adriane Mitchell, of West Alexandria, said her two oldest children were diagnosed with Nephronophisis in April 2017 and both need kidney transplants. “The disease has deteriorated their kidney function so far that they will need a new kidney,” Adriane said. “Wally (age 12) is at less than 10 percent and Cheyanne (age 13) is at 14 percent.” She continued, “The symptoms were apparent for Wally and we kept asking doctors to look into them but never got any answers. Cheyanne had some sores on the corners of her mouth. We had them checked out

and the doctor said it was an iron deﬁciency.” Both children are Twin Valley South Middle School students. “Walt (father) and I took Cheyanne to an endocrinologist to have further testing done. They did tests and sent us home. An hour went by; we had just gotten home and Dayton Children’s called and told us to come right away. We rushed to the hospital. They did tests and said that she had strep and it was causing her to have high kidney numbers so they sent us home with antibiotics and told us to follow up with a nephrologist.” She added, “The doctor told us she had Stage 4 kidney disease and that she would start meds right away. We took Wally to get tested that next day and his results came back the same except his functions were much worse; he was Stage 5 and needed dialysis very soon.” They do dialysis at home for 10 hours a night while he’s sleeping. They are hoping he will be put on the transplant list soon. According to Adriane, she and her ex-husband

Adriane Mitchell is shown here with her three children, Cheyanne, Wally and Della.

Walter Mitchell had a hidden gene, which caused the abnormality in their children. “Cheyanne is on the donor list right now,” Adriane said. “Cheyanne is taking it pretty well. She doesn’t act sad at all; she says she’s ready to get her surgery over with and she just wants to be able to eat and drink whatever she wants,” Adriane said. “Wally, on the other hand, is having a harder time with it. He is on dialysis and has to go to his room and be hooked up to a machine at 8 every night. He has a lot of questions and doesn’t under-

stand why he is sicker than Cheyanne.” “They (Walter and Sam) go to every appointment with the kids and me,” she said. “They help me out whenever I ask for help.” The Ladies Night was Tami Yount’s idea, according to Adriane. “She was searching for someone to do this for and she saw us up at the altar at church getting prayer for my children,” Adriane recalled. Those interested in tickets for the Feb. 10 event may call 1-937-3711930 or pick them up at Romer’s or contact www. romerscatering.com.

Property valuations will not affect MV levy renewal UNION CITY – A recent valuation of properties in Darke County will not affect the 1 mill permanent improvement levy renewal for Mississinawa Schools, says district treasurer Nick Hamilton. The valuations for 2017 amounts to a 10 percent loss between 2016 and 2017, said county auditor Carol Ginn, who explained

the CAUV or current agricultural Use value - was “the reason valuations went down.” The new valuations should not impact the school district’s income from the passage of the renewal levy, Ginn said. “When you look at what’s going to happen with the permanent improvement levy, it’s not

going to be hurt because the reduction factor is put into place to bring in the same amount as when it was voted for,” Ginn explained. According to Hamilton, the PI levy, which has been renewed at least three times since he has been treasurer, he said, generates $56,000 per year. Permanent improvement

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seum is a ticket-only event and seating is limited. Make your reservations throughout January until Feb. 4 by calling the museum at 937-526-4222 or e-mailing teachhistoryjrk@ hotmail.com. The cost for the tea is $18 and is payable by check to the museum, P.O. Box 54, Versailles, Ohio 45380. Tickets are not refundable. They will reschedule if the weather is a level 2 snow emergency or worse. This will be a wonderful time to shake off those winter blues, gather some friends, and join them for an afternoon.

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shooting contests, and this year, they will be adding a Cowboy Mounted Shooting Contest at the Annie Oakley Festival. They will also have a wonderful lineup of vendors and concessioners to help complete your experience. Please plan to come and enjoy all of the activities that will take place at the festival; all free of charge. If you would like more information or would be interested in being a sponsor of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festival, contact President JoEllen Melling. If you would be interested in being a vendor or concessioner, contact the 1st Vice President Richard Robinson. If you are interested in being in the Annie Oakley Parade, contact 2nd Vice President Jennifer Peck. Visit www. annieoakleyfestival.org and go to the contacts page to send a message to any of these ofďŹ cers. #AnnieOakleyFest

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GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The 2018 Annie Oakley Committee has signed a contract with the Darke County Fair Board to move the yearly Annie Oakley Festival to the Darke County Fairgrounds, South Show Arena area, beginning with the 2018 festival. The Annie Oakley Festival Committee is very excited they will be celebrating the 55th year of the festival at the Darke County Fairgrounds, and they are looking forward to the endless number of possibilities of activities that will take place at the festival in the years to come. They are planning to have all of the activities that have had in the past few years; with the addition of a few new ones. They are still planning to have live entertainment, the melodrama, parade, historical bus tours, shooting contests, car show, Kiddie Tractor Pulls, family fun events each day,

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DCCA’s family series offers Charlotte’s Web

El Camino Mexican Restaurant has been a big part of the Greenville community for over 15 years.

El Camino’s Spirit of Thanks and Giving GREENVILLE – Tina Bandedo, manager of El Camino Mexican Restaurant in Greenville, recently held a drawing for 10 free $25 gift certiﬁcates. During the 10-day sign up period over 400 entries were received. Winners of the $25 certiﬁcates were Dan Class, Clarence Hanner, Lisa Porter, Matt Lobenstein, Cierro Ventura, Dionne Mayhew, Abby Thatcher,

Sue Hanish, Tammie Miore, and Dan Small. Tina wanted to give back to her customers and thank them for their continued support in making 2017 another great year for the business. Tina will have more surprises coming and the new patio will be open this spring. Keep watching for special events and the opening of the Little Italian Restaurant.

GREENVILLE – Darke County Center for the Arts will present Theatreworks USA’s production of the E.B. White classic Charlotte’s Web on Sunday, Feb. 18 at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall, Greenville. The second presentation of DCCA’s 2017-2018 Family Theatre Series, the musical play is recommended for audiences age 5 and up. “This timeless story about the true meaning of friendship explores life and death, bravery, love, and new beginnings in a delightful and accessible fashion that uplifts spirits and inspires joy, a truly remarkable feat for a show whose main characters are a spider and a pig,” said DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins. DCCA’s Family Theatre Series is celebrating its 20th year of presenting professional touring productions which introduce local children to the magic

of theatre; sponsorships make possible the low ticket prices making this opportunity for fun-ﬁlled cultural enrichment accessible for families of all income levels. Dayton Power & Light Company Foundation, Second National Bank, Greenville Federal, Greyson James Steyer Fund of the Darke County Foundation, Edison State Community College, Gordon Orthodontics, Jordan Insurance Agency, Wayne Healthcare, Greenville Rotary Club, and Family Health are sponsors of DCCA’s Family Theatre Series. The series also receives support from the Jean Louise Thieme Fund of the Darke County Foundation, and DCCA memberships. Additionally, DCCA receives operating support from Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial, Ketrow Foundation and Lydia Schaurer Memorial. This

Darke County Center for the Arts will present Theatreworks USA’s production of the E.B. White classic Charlotte’s Web on Feb. 18.

performance is made possible in part by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC), a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically. Tickets for Charlotte’s Web cost $5, and can be obtained by contacting DCCA at dcca@center-

forarts.net or calling 937547-0908. Tickets are also available online at www. CenterForArts.net or may be purchased at Greenville Public Library, Readmore’s Hallmark, and Darke County Visitors Center in Greenville, and the Worch Memorial Library in Versailles. If any remain by show time, tickets will also be available at the door prior to the performance which begins at 2 p.m.

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Open positions are in Injection, Assembly and Paint Departments on 2nd and 3rd shifts. Skills/Requirements: Hand and tool-assisted assembly Inspection, sanding and buffing of painted parts Machine operation High regard for quality Willingness to work overtime Team-oriented Proven work record Rate: $13.50 starting pay per hour. $16.08 per hour after one year of service. Great Opportunities for growth within company Excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 4011k Attendance and profit sharing bonuses Light Manufacturing Environment, Uniforms Provided Please send resume to: Greenville Technology, Inc. PO Box 974 Greenville, Ohio 45331 Or hr_employment@gtioh.com ***Open Interviews on Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00PM at 5755 State Route 571 E. Greenville, Ohio 45331***

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QUIET AREA! Updated 3 BR brick ranch in Arcanum north section. 2 full BA. Large LRM. Oak KIT cabinets. Ceramic tile floors in KIT, dining area & utility rm. Newer carpet. MLS 730517 #4534 TASTEFULLY DECORATED brick ranch w/3 BR, 2½ BA – master BA has large walk-in closet & whirlpool tub. A loft “game” room overlooks the FRM. Remodeled KIT. Located near school. MLS 752499 #4556 CORNER LOT! Tudor-style home offering formal entry & DRM. Great rm has stone gas fireplace. Fabulous KIT w/stainless appliances, gas cooktop & wall oven. 3 BR, 2½ BA. Price Reduced! MLS 742644 #4547

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IN WAYNE LAKES this 3 bedroom brick ranch at 3721 West Drive overlooks Lake Cucumber with access to Mohawk Lake! Wood-burning fireplace in spacious living room! $102,000 ZONED COMMERCIAL this 4 acres on Wagner Avenue across from LOWE’S can be divided! Call Joe for additional information! IN PALESTINE plenty of storage with this 3 bedroom home at 120 Lynn Street! Freestanding stove with custom chimney! 2+ car detached garage. Upper 60s BE READY TO BREAK GROUND this spring to build your new home at the corner of Bur Oak and Aspen! Improved with well; grass; trees and sidewalks! $30,000 FENCED YARD with this 2-story home at 722 E. Fourth! Wood-burning fireplace; storage building; CORNER LOT! $57,900 4 BEDROOMS with this 2-story home at 707 Martin Street! New carpet; new vinyl siding; covered front porch; 2 car detached garage PLUS 20x18 storage building!

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TUES. – JANUARY 30, 2018 @ 6:00 PM 622 S Broadway & 100 Washington St. Greenville, OH 45331

Open Inspections from 12pm to 1:30pm on the following dates: Tues. Jan. 23rd, and Thurs. Jan. 25th *Showings by Appointment Located in historical downtown Greenville is this brick front 3 story office building located at the corner of South Broadway and Washington Street, across from the iconic Annie Oakley statue and park and the future site of the YOLO Urban Park and heavily traveled and high exposure intersection with multiple intersecting state routes. Both spaces have been professionally updated and decorated, ideal locations for small business, retail, or office space and is zoned Downtown Enterprise. This property offers two spacious individual locations for business offices with both units containing a large amount of upper level storage areas. This prime business location also includes an off-street parking lot with 30 spaces available. Terms: There will be a 10% Buyer’s Premium applied to the final bid to establish the contract sales price. $5000 will be required down day of auction and the balance due within 35 days. Please visit www.midwest-auctioneers. com for more information and pictures.

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AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY Mike Baker Auctioneer/Broker 220 E. 4th St., Greenville, OH

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Weekly Auctions now featuring audio/video bidding. Convenience fee for on-line bidders only.

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3 Bedroom Brick Ranch, 1-1/2 bath, living room, family room, kitchen/ dining area, utility room, 2 car attached garage, deck, 2-1/2 car garage in back w/workshop. Located at 4050 St Rt 121 S. Call 547-0904 HELP WANTED Straight truck/cargo van driver for same day deliveries/expedites. Must have class B with hazmat as well as a passport. Skills must include safe driving and handling of product, compliance with DOT rules and regulations, ability to accurately handle shipping documents accurately and excellent customer relations. Above average income, employer provided excellent health benefits, uniforms, vacation, holidays. B71Job Type: Fulltime. Contact Denise at 937-295-3343 ext 109 or dfarrel@bright.net for an application Wayne Crossing Apt. Is now taking applications for a Maintenance person. Comfortable compensation packages, health & wellness benefits. Growth & development resources, time off and / work life programs. Retirement and financial benefits. For more information and to apply please go to www. wodagroup.com-career and apply online.

Responsible & dependable individuals needed to deliver Early Birds in many GENERAL AREAS. There are MOTOR & WALKING routes. Arcanum motor route. Motor & walking routes, West Manchester. Walking route, Verona. Palestine/west Greenville area motor route. If you are interested, please contact Becky at 937-547-0851 and leave your name, address & phone number, if no answer

ONSITE PUBLIC AUCTION COMMERCIAL CABINETRY CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS SATURDAY JAN. 27, 2018 • 10am

205 S Walnut St., Arcanum Ohio *AUCTION HELD INSIDE* TOOLS - FORKLIFT - MATERIALS - MACHINES AND MUCH MORE Directions From Dayton Ohio - Take I 75 North to I 70 West, GO 6 Miles, then Take St Rt 49 North Greenville / Clayton for 10 Mi, Turn left onto Ohio 49 Alt E South St, Continue to Follow to E South St, Turn left on S Walnut St Auction will be on the left. Watch for signs. SCMI MB 29 Spindle line boring machine, JDS Dust Collector, Holzer Sprint 1310 Edge Bander with CNC control, Rockwell Delta Unisaw With Rip Fence, Northtech Dust Collector, (4) Pallet Jacks, SCMI Hydro 3200 Sliding Table Saw, Hettich Hinge Boring Machine, 60 Gallon Air Compressor, CA Technologies Spray Gun and Pump, JLC Floor Model Drill Press, Porter Cable Router, Hitachi Palm Sander, Porter Cable Plate Jointer, Dewalt 12” Compound Miter Saw, Ridgid 4” Belt Sander, Ridgid TP 1300 Planer, Pallet Shelving, Toyota Forklift Model 5FGCU20 Not Running, JBI Dry Booth Model IDB-128, (3) Knaack Job Boxes, Genie Superlift Advantage Manual Material Lift, Pallet Rack, Dewalt Portable Table Saw, (3) Dewalt Sliding Compound Miter Saws, Fiberglass Ladders, Hitachi EC 89 Portable Air Compressor, Milwaukee Portable Band Saw, Shop Vac, Other Misc Shop Tools, Several Stacks of Cabinetry Compressed Board, Laminates, Fan, Milwaukee Hole Hog Drill, Parts Washer, Flammable Storage Cabinets, Trim Rack, Cart Heat Killer Fan, Pipe Clamps, Shelving Fasteners and Screws, Parts Cleaner, Power Tools include Sanders, Drills, Saw Zaw, Rot Zip, Tool Boxes Levels Drills Hammer Drills, Dewalt, Bosch, Bostich, Porter Cable, Bar Clamps, C Clamps, Sanders and much more.

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- Terms of Sale Cash or Check with Proper ID - All Items Sold As Is with No Guarantees - Statements made day of sale take precedence over printed material. - Once an item is sold, it becomes the responsibility of the buyer. For pictures go to auctionzip and search auctioneer #41821 MATTHEW RISMILLER AUCTIONEER SERVICE 937-564-5676

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2018 9:00AM KIRBY LYONS AUCTION FACILITY 5378 SEBRING-WARNER RD., GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331 DOORS OPEN AT 8:00AM

Directions: Approx. 30 miles NORTH of Dayton, Ohio. From the intersection of S.R. 49 and U.S. 127 Bypass, take U.S. 127 NORTH approx. ¼ mile to SebringWarner Rd. and turn RIGHT or EAST to auction site, just 2 buildings EAST of the “Early Bird”. (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS ON SALE DAY) ANTIQUE FURNITURE Early 3 Drawer Dresser w/White Marble Top & Leaf Handles; Early 3 Drawer White Marble Top Chest of Drawers; Bentwood Hall Tree; Oak Ball & Claw Lamp Table; Oak High Headboard Single Bed (Very Ornate); Early Oak Kneeling Bench w/Footed Legs (Very Unique); Early Oak Upholstered Rocker; Rush Bottom Sewing Rocker; Early Wood Base Rocker; Needle Point Folding Rocker; sm. Early Wood Child’s Glass Front China Cabinet; Oak Cedar Chest w/Padded Seat. GUNS & ACCESSORIES Remington Mdl. #11-48 12 Ga. Shot Gun; Shadow Express Adult Precision Air Rifle, shoots .22 Cal. Shot Shells & .22 Cal. Pellets; Air Shot Gun/Air Rifle Combination w/Scope; Chiappa Firearms Mdl. #1911-22 Cal. Revolver w/(2) Clips & Case; NEW Laser Bore Sight; Green Laser; sev. Sets of NEW Revolver Grips; Soft Side Revolver Case; (5) NEW Rear Sight Lasers; sev. NEW Holsters; 25 Round Magazine; Tasco Scope Sight; NEW Mini Scope Mounts & more. MODERN FURNITURE 3-Pc. Cherry Bedroom Suite including Queen Poster Bed, Chest of Drawers & Dresser w/Mirror (Very Nice); Single Bed w/Brass Headboard & Nice Mattresses; 3-Cushion Flexsteel Floral Sofa w/Oak Trim; (2) Burgundy Wing Back Chairs; Oak Dbl. Pedestal Dining Table w/(4) Chairs & Leaves w/Matching Glass Front 2-Pc. China Cabinet; 3-Cushion Broyhill Plaid Sofa (Green & Maroon) (Very Nice); Tan Swivel Rocker (Like New); (4) Mersman Lamp Tables; Wing Back Chair (Tan & Black Print); Mauve Elec. Power Lift Chair; Cherry Flat Screen TV Cabinet; Dk. Green Side Chair; Oak Chest of Drawers w/Serpentine Front & Mirror; Pr. of Harmony Lamp Tables; 4 Ft. 2-Pc. Kitchen Hutch; (3) Swivel Bar Stools w/Backs; Wizard Cabinet Sewing Machine; Brown Elec. Power Lift Recliner (Nice); Oak Pedestal Dining Table w/(4) Chairs; 3 Drawer Oak Chest of Drawers; 2-Pc. China Cabinet; Oak Drop Front Secretary Cabinet; Kenmore Cabinet Sewing Machine; 6 Drawer Maple Dresser & Mirror; Oak 6 Ft. Lighted Display Cabinet; 2 Door Maple Cabinet w/Shutter Doors; 1950’s Dbl. Door Metal Storage Cabinet; 3-Pc. Oak Coffee & Lamp Table Set; several Nice Table Lamps; several nicely Framed Wall Pictures. APPLIANCES Flat Screen 55 In. Mitsubishi H.D. 1080 Color TV & Cabinet; 37 In. Vizio Flat Screen Color TV; Kenmore Apartment Size Refrigerator (White); Microwave Oven (Black). ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Early “Margeau” Brass Trumpet w/Case; Cast Iron Flower Door Stop; Sm. Early “Singer” Sewing Machine, Salesman Sample Type in Box; Star 7-Up Cast Bottle Opener; Early Oil Lamp; Quilts; Doilies; Handi Work; Brass Blow Torch; #3 Wagner Iron Skillet; Skeleton Keys; (2) Concrete Geese w/Clothing; Early U.S. Army Banner; 1940-1941 Pictorial History of 37th Div. Camp Shelby Miss.; Brass Coal Bucket; Early Military Hat; Rocket Pogo Stick; Early Tetco Canister Fire Ext.; Child’s “Fox” Alphabet Board; Tin Type Photos; Early Cast Lion Bank; Cast Iron School House Bank; F&F Mammy & Pappy Salt & Pepper; Early #44 Cigar Box; Children’s Book; Advertising Yard Sticks; Lots of Early Dolls & Cradle; RCA Radio Tube Box; Lg. Wood Sugar Bucket; Wood Cookie Bucket; Early “Rare” Wood Climax Cigar Box, New Madison, Ohio; Box of Early 1901-1902 Hand Written Letters; Early Stuffed Animals; (2) Fair Canes; Liddle Kids Thermos & Club House; Barbie Dolls, Case & Clothing; 33 Albums & 45 Records; (2) Early White Wicker Hampers; Wicker Picnic Basket; Wood Child’s Scooter & Rocking Horse; Barbie Family House & Acc.; Cabbage Patch Doll; Wood Easel; sev. Wood Printers Trays; (2) Metal Army Ammo Boxes; (2) Wood Gavels; Children’s Tin & Plastic Kitchen Utensils; Walnut Toy Box; Early Child’s Wood Kitchen Cabinet; Sewing Basket; Sewing items; Mr. & Mrs. Pillsbury Dough Boy Dolls; Cookbooks; Wood Canes; Alum. Eagle, Griswold & Universal H. Crank Grinders; 1948 & 1949 Life Magazines; Lots of Precious Moments Figurines; Union Pacific R.R. Brass Spittoon. TOOLS & GARAGE ITEMS Remington Elec. Chain Saw; misc. Tool Box & Hand Tools; Long Handle Yard Tools; Pet Cage & Pet Carrier; Cosco Step Stool; Fuel Cans; Ext. Cords; 6 Ft. Alum. Ladder; Furniture Clamps; 4 Ft. Level; Wood Drill Bits; sm. Sears Air Compressor; Tackle Box, Reels, Lures, Bobbers, Hooks, Etc.; B&D 8” Table Saw; B&D Bench Grinder; 6 Ft. Metal Shelf; Inventory Units, Bolts, Screws, Nails; Ryobi Gas Weed Trimmer; Pump Sprayer; Hose & Hose Reel; 3 ½ HP Self Propelled Walk Mower; Tree Trimmer. GLASSWARE – HOUSEHOLD – MISC. Sev. Hull Art Floral Vases; Hull Art Candle Holders; misc. Pink Depression Glass; Ruby Red Glass items; Candy Dishes; misc. Carnival Glass; Figurines; Floral China Dishes; Press Glass items; sev. Hurricane Style Lamps; Bowl & Pitcher; Knick Knacks; Stoneware Pitcher; sev. Sets of Dishes; sm. Elec. Kitchen Appliances; nice Pots & Pans; Baking Dishes; Tupperware; Kitchen Utensils; Flatware; Radios; DVD Players; VCR; (2) Microwaves; Wheel Chair; Cameras; Deep Bowls; Desk Light; Fans; Bath & Hand Towels; Dish Towels; Blankets; Afghans; Bed Spread; Wall Décor items; Christmas Decorations; sev. Braded Rugs; TV Trays; Pictures & Frames; Crosley Radio/Record Player; Exercise Air Bike; Board Games; Table Covers; Aprons; 8-Traks; Cassettes; Kirby Gen 4 Vacuum & Acc.; Elec. Radiator Heater; Canning Jars; Neb Breathing Unit; Luggage; Card Table & Chairs. COSTUME JEWELRY & FINER Necklaces; Pins; Bracelets; Earrings; Rings; 14-K Gold Sapphire Ring; 40’s Brass Baby Ring; Bracelets; Pins; several Early Rings; Small Pocket Watch; Arcanum Police Night Patrol Badge.

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Debbie Poe & Cindy Scarfo ~ Co-Executors Joe Latas, Attorney. Case #: 2017-1-126 • ALL items must be paid for the day of auction. • ALL items are sold as is. • We must collect sales tax. • TERMS: Cash or Good Check with Proper Photo ID; Visa / MC / Discover accepted with a 3% Clerk Fee added. • Visit us online @ www.auctionzip.com and enter USER I.D. #8673 for photos and information. • Food Available on Site! • Preview day on Friday, January 26th from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. • REMEMBER: +++Never, Ever a Buyer’s (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions…What You Bid Is What You Pay! We work for our sellers, we appreciate our buyers, and we love our profession! Kirby & Staff

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Notice is hereby given that the New Reappraisal Valuations for Real Estate have been completed. The records are open for public inspection in the Darke County Auditor’s Office, located in the Courthouse, Greenville, Ohio. Office hours are from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. If you have a complaint against the valuation of your property, you may file this formal complaint with the Darke County Board of Revision between January 1, 2018, and April 2, 2018. Complaint Forms can be obtained from the Darke County Auditor’s Office by coming to the Real Estate office or by calling (937) 547-7317 or 547-7311, or from the Darke County Auditor’s Website @ www.darkecountyrealestate.org under Forms, then Tax. All formal complaints shall be heard by the Darke County Board of Revision after May 3, 2018, in the Darke County Auditor’s Conference room. Carol Ginn Darke County Auditor 1/7, 1/14, 1/21 3T

CIVIL SERVICE EXAM FOR STREET DEPT. SECRETARY

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Notice is hereby given that the Civil Service Commission of the City of Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, will hold a written examination for the position of Street Department Secretary for the City of Greenville, Ohio, on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 6:00 pm in the Greenville Municipal Building Basement Classroom, 100 Public Square, Greenville, Ohio 45331. Salary ranges from $11.16 to $18.78 hourly plus benefits. Additional information, including minimum requirements; a detailed job description; the addition of credits; and how to obtain an application is available on-line at cityofgreenville. org or from the Office of the Mayor in the Municipal Building at 100 Public Square, Greenville, Ohio 45331, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on Fridays. An application fee of $25.00 must accompany the application upon submission. Completed applications are due to the Office of the Mayor no later than 4:00 pm on February 6, 2018 to be eligible to take the examination. The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer, m/f

THE JAY’S NEST ANTIQUE AUCTION SATURDAY JANUARY 27TH, 2018 10:00 A.M.

DOORS OPEN AT 9:00 A.M. 5862 KRUCKEBERG RD. GREENVILLE; OH 45331 DIRECTIONS: From downtown Dayton; Ohio Take I -70 West to St. Rt. 127 North to Greenville to Kruckeberg Rd. Turn right on Kruckeberg go approx. 1 mile to sale site on left. (Watch for signs) Auctioneers Note – This is the remainder of items belonging to The Jay’s Nest and Woody Hoge. Go to edwardsauctions.com for more information and pictures. Featuring Live Audio & Video so you can bid at home or on the go with your smart phone or tablet. Go to www. edwardsauctions.com or auctionzip.com; enter auctioneer ID # 3426; click on the current auction date; click on bid now button to enter auction. No buyer’s premium charged for attending the live & collectible auction. Buyer’s premium applied to online and remote bidders only ANTIQUES-COLLECTIBLES-FURNITURE-PRIMITIVESGLASSWARE

OWNERS- WOODY HOGE, ADOLPH’S RESTAURANT, EST ESTAURANT, THE JAY’S NEST NEW KNOXVILLE, OH

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CITY OF GREENVILLE On January 16, 2018, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: • Ordinance #18-04 appropriates funds necessary for the various departments and offices of the City of Greenville, OH for the year 2018.This ordinance has an emergency clause. • Ordinance #18-05 establishes wages/ salaries for the various employees of the City of Greenville not covered by wage agreements. This ordinance has an emergency clause. • Ordinance #18-06 establishes wages/ salaries for the various employees of the City of Greenville not covered by wage agreements. This ordinance has an emergency clause. • Resolution #18-07 authorizes the disposition of no longer needed personal property • Resolution #18-08 authorizes the S/S Dir. to enter into a contract with Choice One Engineering for the rendering of professional engineering services in 2018 • Resolution #18-09 authorizes financial assistance in support of the Greenville Union Cemetery • Ordinance #18-10 supplemental appropriations This legislation can be read and examined in its entirety at the office of the City Auditor, Room 200, Municipal Building, Greenville, Ohio, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. on Friday. Approved: Eric Brand, Law Director Vicki Harris, Clerk of Council City of Greenville 1/21, 1/28 2T

FARM LAND and/or RESIDENCE FOR SALE ACCEPTING BIDS Land – 75 Acres Home – 5 Acres

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Sealed Bid Deadline February 16, 2018

Seller reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. Request Information Packet and Submit bids to: Travis L. Fliehman, Attorney 8314 State Route 121 North Greenville, OH 45331 937-548-6888

NOTICE OF PRIVATE SALE OF TWO (2) TRACTS OF FARM REAL ESTATE BY SEALED BIDS HAROLD V. FRENCH, BY HIS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT STEVEN FRENCH, SHALL OFFER AT PRIVATE SALE BY SEALED BIDS TWO (2) TRACTS OF BARE FARM REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TRACT 1 SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF DARKE, STATE OF OHIO, AND TOWNSHIP OF BUTLER AND BEING THAT PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-THREE (23), TOWNSHIP TEN (10), RANGE TWO (2) EAST, LYING WEST OF FEDERAL HIGHWAY 127 CONTAINING 34.32 ACRES MORE OR LESS, SUBJECT TO ALL LEGAL HIGHWAYS. ENGINEER’S I.D. D81-0-210-23-00-00-302-00 TRACT 2 SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF DARKE, STATE OF OHIO, AND TOWNSHIP OF BUTLER AND BEING 20 ACRES OF LAND OFF THE EAST SIDE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-TWO (22), TOWNSHIP TEN (10), AND RANGE TWO (2) EAST; THE WEST LINE OF SAID 20 ACRES RUNNING NORTH TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID QUARTER SECTION AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID QUARTER SECTION. ENGINEER’S I.D. D81-0-210-22-00-00-201-00 BOTH TRACTS ARE SUBJECT TO ALL LEASES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY OF RECORD SAID BARE FARM REAL ESTATE IS BEING OFFERED AS FOLLOWS: THE SUBJECT TRACTS ARE BEING SOLD “AS IS”. THE SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS. SAID SEALED BIDS MAY BE DELIVERED TO THE LAW OFFICE OF DYNES & DYNES, LLC, 2840 ALT. ST. RT. 49 N, SUITE B, ARCANUM, OH 45304 PRIOR TO THE DATE OF BID OPENING OR MAY BE SUBMITTED ON DATE OF BID OPENING BUT PRIOR TO BID OPENING. BIDDERS MAY SUBMIT A BID ON EACH TRACT AND/OR ON BOTH TRACTS TOGETHER. ALL BIDDERS WHO HAVE SUBMITTED SEALED BIDS MAY BE PRESENT AT THE OPENING OF THE BIDS. SAID SEALED BIDS SHALL BE OPENED ON THE 13TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2018, AT 10:00 A.M. AT WHICH TIME ANY BIDDER MAY INCREASE HIS/HER BID. SAID BIDS SHALL BE OPENED AT THE BUTLER TOWNSHIP ROOM, LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF U.S. ROUTE 127 AND GRUBBS-REX ROAD, ARCANUM, OH 45304. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER(S) SHALL EXECUTE A NON-CONTINGENT CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAID REAL ESTATE. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER SHALL MAKE A TEN PERCENT (10%) EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE ON DATE OF SALE. THE BALANCE OF SAID PURCHASE PRICE SHALL BE DUE AND PAYABLE UPON DELIVERY OF FIDUCIARY DEED WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS. SUCCESSFUL BIDDER RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INSTALLMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS WHICH ARE DUE IN JUNE/JULY, 2018 AND ALL SUCH TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS DUE AND PAYABLE THEREAFTER. POSSESSION OF EACH TRACT SHALL BE GIVEN UPON DELIVERY OF FIDUCIARY DEED. ANY STATEMENTS MADE ON DAY OF SALE SHALL TAKE PRIORITY OVER ANY STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS ADVERTISEMENT. BID PACKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE LAW OFFICE OF DYNES & DYNES, LLC, 2840 ALT. ST. RT. 49 N. SUITE B, ARCANUM, OH 45304 OR CALL (937) 692-5712. 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 4T

Darke County Sheriff’s Estate Sales

For more information call 937-547-4603 or go to www.darkecountysheriff.org Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

JPMorgan Mortgage VS. Megan Gilbert, et al. No. 16CV00663

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, February 9, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Village of Arcanum in Darke County to-wit: Street Address: 505 N. Main St. Arcanum, Ohio Parcel Number: P59230804020110500 The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $104,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, February 23, 2018. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. TERMS OF SALE: Deposit required for this property: $5,000.00 Balance due within 30 days after Confirmation. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 3T

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

US Bank VS. Nickolas Poeppelman, et al. No. 17CV00243

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, February 9, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Village of Versailles in Darke County to-wit: Street Address: 247 Wayne St. Versailles, Ohio Parcel Number: T76241018030215800 The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $55,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, February 23, 2018. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. TERMS OF SALE: Deposit required for this property: $5,000.00 Balance due within 30 days after Confirmation. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 3T

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

Street Address: 121 Ark Ave. Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221226040211400

Street Address: 2715 St. Rt. 571 Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F24021218000030900

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $69,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, February 23, 2018. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. TERMS OF SALE: Deposit required for this property: $5,000.00 Balance due within 30 days after Confirmation. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $25,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, February 23, 2018. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. TERMS OF SALE: Deposit required for this property: $5,000.00 Balance due within 30 days after Confirmation. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 3T

Nationstar Mortgage VS. Meagen Sutter, et al. No. 17CV00518

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

Bank of NY Mellon VS. Chad Metzner, et al. No. 17CV00139

Bank of NY Mellon VS. Timothy Miller, et al. No. 17CV00131

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

PNC Bank VS. Larissa Cunningham, et al. No. 17CV00516

Street Address: 7992 New Harrison Bradford Rd. Bradford, Ohio Parcel Number: A02031023000020300 & A02031024000030200

Street Address: 421 St. Rt. 571 Union City, Ohio Parcel Number: H32011332000012101

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $150,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, February 23, 2018. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. TERMS OF SALE: Deposit required for this property: $5,000.00 Balance due within 30 days after Confirmation. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $75,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, February 23, 2018. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. TERMS OF SALE: Deposit required for this property: $5,000.00 Balance due within 30 days after Confirmation. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 3T

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

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

PNC Bank VS. Irene Higgins, et al. No. 17CV00451

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, February 9, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Village of Arcanum in Darke County to-wit: Street Address: 3886 St. Rt. 49 Arcanum, Ohio Parcel Number: Q63030929000011900 The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $75,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, February 23, 2018. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. TERMS OF SALE: Deposit required for this property: $5,000.00 Balance due within 30 days after Confirmation. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 3T

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

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Learn about house Gump to be honored as Citizen of the Year plants at local library ARCANUM – Want to know more about house plants? Come to the Arcanum Public Library on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 11 a.m., for “House Plants 101.” Learn what plants need to ﬂourish in your house, and how to care for them to keep them looking fabulous, and have an exchange of ideas. Bring a plant with you if you would like to share clippings, or to ﬁnd out more about it. There is no registration required for the event, and there will be door prizes. The library will be holding a second e-book class on Thursday, Feb. 8 from 10–11:30 a.m. Patrons are invited to bring their Kindle, smart phone, or tablet to install the new library app, learn to browse

the selections, and ﬁnd out how to load your device with books. No registration is required for this drop-in program. This is a reminder that the Winter Reading Challenge for adults has begun. The challenge will run through March 31. Every book a patron reads counts for an entry for monthly prizes and the drawing for the grand prize – a Kindle. No registration is needed, just come by the library for a log sheet. Come join the challenge anytime. Check with the library for more details. Call the library with any questions at 937-692-8484. Patrons can also visit www. arcanunpubliclibrary.org, ﬁnd them on Facebook, or follow them on Twitter.

VERSAILLES – The Versailles Area Chamber of Commerce (VACC) proudly announces Randy Gump as the newest recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award. Gump will receive the Citizen of the Year obelisk at the ceremony on Jan. 29 after showing decades of service and commitment to the Versailles community. Well-known for his work within various areas of public service, Gump ﬁnds a commendable balance between family, community service, and work. After graduating from Greenville High School, he began his years of dedication to the Versailles community as an Electric Lineman. Gump served for 35 years in a variety of positions as he worked his way up the ladder during

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his career with the village. He later served as the Water Treatment Plant Manager eventually being appointed as the Superintendent of Utilities in 1989. After serving in those positions, Gump became the village administrator in 1994. Dedicating over three decades of his life to the village, he served as the village administrator for over 18 before retiring from the village in 2012. Gump also focuses his efforts into community service and volunteer work. He has involved himself in many organizations including the Versailles Area Jaycees, Versailles Athletic Boosters, Versailles Lions Club, Versailles Rotary Club, Versailles Area Chamber of Commerce and Versailles Poultry Days. Outside of these organizations, Gump dedicated his time to volunteering as a coach in the Versailles Youth Baseball, Softball, and Soccer programs as well as a volunteer coach for the youth Basketball program at the local YMCA. He served as chairman to the Darke County

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United Way campaign in 2001 and was Chairman of the Versailles Poultry Days in 2002. Gump also served as a member of the Darke County Visitors Bureau Board, Darke County Community Improvement Corporation Board, and represented Versailles as a member of the American Municipal Power-Ohio Board of Trustees. Gump was recognized in 1993 by American Municipal Power-Ohio and the American Public Power Association with awards for outstand-

ing service to the community and electric utility. A member of the St Denis Catholic Church, he along with his wife Mary Ann volunteer serving communion to the homebound and sick. Also, he along with his wife and a team of village employees served a year volunteering for the Versailles Community meals. Gump enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, playing golf, ﬁshing, and hunting. He is the son of Barbara and the late Robert Gump; he has two siblings, his brother Rick and his late sister Kim. Gump and his wife Mary Ann are enjoying 20 years together and have four children, Sarah, Chuck, Stacey, and Brittany. Gump will be receiving his award at a banquet held on Jan. 29, in the Riveria Room at the Stillwater Valley Golf Course as part of the Versailles Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet. Tickets for the event are $20 and are on sale until Jan. 22. For more information, contact Aaron Moran at (937) 526-4773.

Register now for Bowl for Kids’ Sake GREENVILLE – Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2018 is scheduled for March 2 and 3 at Bel-Mar Lanes in Sidney and Treaty Lanes in Greenville. This year’s theme is “Volunteering: The American Spirit.” To help celebrate the patriotic theme come dressed in your favorite red, white, and blue USA attire. Bowl for Kids’ Sake serves as the largest annual fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County, and you are invited to help make this year’s event the largest to date. Hundreds of area bowlers team up every year to support this event and take part in the self-proclaimed “bowling event of the year.”

Bowl for Kids’ Sake is open to the public, and individuals and businesses are encouraged to participate. You can choose to form a team with friends, family, and/or co-workers to raise money, or bowl individually. High school students are encouraged to participate. A minimum donation of $40, or $25 for those under the age of 18, is requested. Participation includes a t-shirt, snacks, one hour of bowling, and chances to win prizes. Lanes are available March 2, at 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30 p.m. at Bel-Mar Lanes in Sidney and 5:30 p.m. at Treaty Lanes in Greenville. Then on Saturday, March 3, lanes are avail-

able at 1 and 2:30 p.m. at Bel-Mar Lanes, and 2 p.m. at Treaty Lanes. For registration forms and more information, visit www. bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke. org or call 937-492-7611 or 937-547-9622 to register by phone. Registration deadline is Feb. 23. Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event as well. This is an affordable way to promote your business and help an organization that gives back to the community. Different sponsorship levels are available, and prize donations are greatly appreciated. If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, contact the Big Brothers Big Sisters ofﬁce prior to Feb. 5.

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Greenville Library hosts Seed Swap GREENVILLE – The Growing Harvest Seed Library is hosting its annual “Seeds 4 All: Seed Swap” on Feb. 1 in the upstairs meeting room at the Greenville Public Library. This year, special guest speaker Sam Custer, Extension Educator of the Agriculture & Natural Resources department at the OSU Extension Ofﬁce of Darke County, will be presenting The Art of Seed Saving following the Seed Swap. Sam will be discussing the preparations to consider when saving seeds. Topics include types of seeds and how they are pollinated, time of seed bearing, openpollinated versus hybrid seeds, and harvesting and processing seeds. Seed swapping will take

place from 5-6 p.m. and 7-8 p.m., with the presentation running from 6-7 p.m. If you are participating in the seed swap please make sure that seeds are clean and clearly labeled with type (eg. tomato) and variety (eg. brandywine). Packaging of seeds can vary. Any seed left will be inventoried into the Growing Harvest Seed Library. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event. Reservations are not required but helpful for set-up. As always refreshments will be served. For more information please call 548-3915 or visit the Library’s Facebook Event Page. This is a fun and informal event so be sure to come and have a good time getting ready for spring planting.

GHS Career Tech SOM GREENVILLE – Students of the month for December from Greenville Senior High School Career Tech Center are Max Onkst and Max Nealeigh. Selections were made by high school staff on the basis of service, reliability, and achievements in their Career Tech program. Both nominees are senior students in the CIS program. They are outstanding in the classroom as well as

their after school work with the technology department. Onkst and Nealeigh are very detail oriented about how they ﬁx something. They are both conscientious and diligent workers. Both students are very deserving of this award for December 2017. The students received a plaque, special parking space, and a gift certiﬁcate donated by the Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe.

DAYTON – Premier Health has embarked on its 2020 strategic plan, a series of initiatives that will best position the health system long-term to fulfill its mission to build healthier communities. The strategic plan calls for a configuration of health care services to keep pace with national health care policy, and to best serve a city that for decades has undergone significant economic transformation. As a result, Good Samaritan Hospital’s Philadelphia Drive location will close toward the end of 2018. The hospital’s services will stay in Dayton, shifting to nearby Miami Valley Hospital. Premier Health made this difficult but necessary decision partly in response to the changing national and local dynamics of health care. This transformation has made the status quo – operating two hospitals within five miles of each other – unsustain-

able. The impact of national changes in the health care industry, compounded by the changing face of Dayton over the past decade, made clear that Premier Health had to make signiﬁcant changes to continue to serve the entire region and reach patients in innovative ways in their communities going forward. Premier Health’s strategic plan encompasses the entire organization and calls for continued investment in higher acuity services and critical programs at Atrium Medical Center. It also remains committed to ensuring Upper Valley Medical Center remains the leading ambulatory and surgically focused community hospital in its region. In the central part of the service area, Premier has moved forward with a previously announced Phase 3 plan to expand Good Samaritan North Health Center, including an additional 46 inpatient beds, along

with elective orthopedic joint and spine services, to be completed later this year. Future phases of expansion are to be actively assessed for opportunities to best serve the community. Good Samaritan North Health Center and other current Good Samaritan Hospital locations will remain operational and will become part of Miami Valley Hospital. Premier Health’s goal is to ensure each Good Samaritan Hospital employee has an offer to remain employed within the Premier Health system. Recognizing that some employees might choose not to do so, the health system also plans to offer a voluntary retirement and other transition programs. Premier Health’s locally led board approved the conﬁguration of the system, endorsing it as the best way to ensure Premier Health carries out its

with the Ohio Department of Health, Union County Health Department, and local Health Departments, is offering free radon test kits for Miami Valley homeowners to check their homes for elevated radon levels. Radon is a colorless, odorless soil gas that can build up in homes and may pose an increased risk of lung cancer to occupants. The Ohio Department of Health estimates about half of Ohio families live in homes with elevated radon levels. Testing is the only way to know if elevated levels exist in a home. The Darke County Health Department recommends all homes be tested, regardless of age, lo-

tion of a ventilation system to direct the gas outdoors. Homeowners interested in obtaining a free test kit can visit www.drhomeair. com/OH or www.rapca.org/

partment at 300 Garst Avenue, Greenville. More radon information is available by visiting www. epa.gov/radon or http://radon.utoledo.edu.

mission from a position of strength for the long term. “This was not an easy decision, but it is the right decision for our community,” said Anita Moore, chair of Premier Health’s board of trustees. “This announcement is a lot for all of us to absorb, and it brings with it a great deal of emotion. As a community and as a health system, though, we will without a doubt look back someday and realize that we emerged from this change stronger and more dedicated than ever to our mission. We look forward to working with community leaders to position the campus for redevelopment to serve those in the immediate area and beyond.” For more information, and for regular updates, go to www.premierhealth. com/goodsamupdate

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CAP presents program at PERI meeting GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CAP (Community Action Partnership) is a major asset to Darke County and the surrounding area. Although its mission is to work in partnership with local communities to eliminate the causes and conditions of poverty as well as to promote individual independence and self-sufďŹ ciency, it does much more. Whether a person is homeless and in need of food and shelter or is a senior citizen, without family, who is in need of transportation to a medical appointment, to buy groceries or someplace else, CAP does not discriminate but is there to help. That help can also extend to a clothing and commodities bank for

families and others to home energy and weatherization assistance programs that will help keep energy costs down. Although impressive, their programs do not end here. Located at 1469 Sweitzer St, they also provide job training that will help applicants get back in the work force, free tax service for those with special needs, and are the managing agent for the Metropolitan Housing Authority. As if this is not enough, they also partner with United Way. Public Employee Retirees, their guests, and non PERI members, who have retired under OPERS, will have the opportunity to learn about these and other CAP programs at their luncheon meeting

on Monday, Feb. 5, 11:30 a.m., at the VFW on Ohio Street, Greenville, when CAP County Director Julie Lecklider and her assistant, Carol Littman, speak. Reservations for the meeting must be in to

Vivian Nieport, PERIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Attendance and Contact Chairman, by calling (937) 548-3961 on or before Wednesday, Jan. 31. The cost of the luncheon is $9 per person, which includes a $1 PERI organizational fee.

YMCA to host coffee with Rep. Davidson GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The YMCA of Darke County will host a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coffee with Your Congressmanâ&#x20AC;? with Rep. Warren Davidson, Jan. 22 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The event will be at the Greenville branch, located at 301 Wagner Ave. Rep. Davidson will be on-hand to meet personally with his local con-

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stituents to discuss their legislative interests and concerns, and also inform area residents of the services available to them through his ofďŹ ce. Rep. Davidson is Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s representative from the 8th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was elected to Congress in a special election in June 2016 following the resignation of Rep. John Boehner and retained the seat following the general election that November. Davidson is a member of the House Freedom Caucus. He also serves on the House Committee on Financial Services, the subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade, and the subcommittee on Capital Markets, Securities and Investment. The event is open to the public. Reservations are not required, but those wishing to attend the event are encouraged to call the Y at 548-3777 by Friday, Jan. 19, to ensure adequate seating and refreshments are available. The YMCA of Darke County is hosting this event as a public service. No political afďŹ liation or endorsement or support of any political party or candidate should be inferred.

Students will learn that the sap that flows out of the tree contains 98 percent water and only two percent sugar before it is boiled.

Maple Sugarinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; program for schools GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Darke County Parks invites teachers to bring their classes out to the park for their favorite seasonal school program: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sweet Treat.â&#x20AC;? This program allows students to observe the process of turning sap into the sweetest of natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s treats: maple syrup! Topics will cover the science behind maple syrup, as well as the rich cultural history of maple sugaring. Students will have the op-

tion of trying some maple sugar and fresh maple syrup at the end of the program as well. The program lasts for 60-90 minutes, and classes are welcome to eat their packed lunch before or af after the program. The park is offering this program only between Feb. 20 and 28; be sure to call and register quickly before the spaces ďŹ ll up. Call (937) 548-0165 and ask to speak to Robb for more information.

Get walking in Randolph County WINCHESTER, Ind. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Do you like spending time with friends or meeting new people? Have you made a resolution for the New Year to lose weight? Why donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you come to the Randolph County Fairgrounds? During the month of February the residents of Randolph County are encouraged to come to the fairgrounds every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and walk as many laps around the inside of Husted Hall as they can be-

tween the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Husted Hall will be open to the public for free but those who register for Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Get Walking will be entered to win a free ďŹ tness tracker. The individual who walks the most laps in Husted Hall will win the ďŹ tness tracker. In the event of a tie, a name will be drawn out of a hat. Those who wish to register can stop in the Extension ofďŹ ce or call Daron Monnin, HHS Educator, at 765-584-2271 for more details and rules.

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