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160th Great Darke County Fair to feature Chicago

Sheriff Toby L. Spencer works with a staff member of the Darke County Dispatch Center. (Clinton Randall photo)

Sheriff Spencer makes full term promise CLINTON RANDALL

STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY Since announcing his run for a 7th term as Darke County Sheriff, Toby L. Spencer has caught wind of a rumor that he would step down mid-term - appointing an interim Sheriff for the remainder of his elected office period. Going on record, Spencer told The Early Bird in an exclusive interview that this rumor is simply not true.

“I fully intend to complete my full term if the public allows me to continue to serve as Sheriff,” Spencer stated. “I love what I do and honestly would be lost not coming to work with a great group of people here at the Sheriff’s Office everyday!”

Spencer, who will turn 66-years-old just before the November General Election, says he is in great health and is confident that he can and will perform his sworn duty as Sheriff like he has the past 24 years. He has been with the department for over 40 years.

“I may look a little older, but I feel great and am just not ready to retire just yet,” Spencer said with a smile.

“If I felt I couldn’t do the job anymore, I would not run for another term.”

Spencer, and most that know him, is considered to be a “People’s Sheriff”. He not only is out in the community at most events his schedule allows, he truly listens to input and feedback from his department and the public.

“With Facebook and other social media, I can really hear what people are saying about the direction we are going and we can get information out to the public like never before,” Sheriff Spencer added.

In addition to being Sheriff, Spencer is a family man and says he makes it a point to spend time with his kids and grandchildren every chance he gets.

“I have lost a lot of close family members over the years and I know how precious time together is with loved ones,” Spencer emphasized. “I will definitely have a lot more time with

family and friends once I finally do retire.”

In a June 2015 article in The Early Bird, Spencer’s family backs his decision to run for another term in office and have even organized a campaign golf outing over the summer to support the cause.

Until a decision by the Darke County Board of Elections (DCBOE) in December that rejected two candidates that would have been on the ballot for Sheriff in November, Spencer’s campaign focused on informing the public why he should remain in office. According to Becky Martin, director of the DCBOE, Ansonia Police Chief Frank Shapiro and Steve Watern filed, but the board couldn’t certify their petitions. Shapiro has publically expressed his desire to appeal the decision made, but as of now Spencer will run unopposed in the 2016 General Election.

“I’m not really concerning myself with what is going on with any opposition in the election... I just want the public to know that I would appreciate their vote and will be around for the next four years if elected,” Spencer concluded.

Spencer noted that two projects will definitely need to take place in the near future for the Sheriff’s Office. In addition to a 9-1-1 updated system, the Darke County jail will definitely need some major upgrades. Current jail functions and hardware are outdated and can be potential safety hazards, according to the Sheriff.

Spencer says he is proud of his department and where it is headed. He has a lot of faith in every member of his staff and the duties they perform on a daily basis to help better Darke County and keep the community a safe place to call home.

If you have any questions or concerns for Sheriff Spencer you can reach him at 937-548-3399 or by email at tspencer@darkecountysheriff.org.

For more information about the Darke County Sheriff’s Office visit the official website at www.darkecountysheriff.org

GREENVILLE - The Directors for The Great Darke County Fair are pleased to announce that Chicago will headline the Sunday, August 21st concert during the 160th Great Darke County Fair.

Hailed as one of the “most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era” by former President Bill Clinton, the legendary rock and roll band with horns, Chicago, came in at #9, the highest charting American band in Billboard Magazine’s Hot 200 All-Time Top Artists.

And Chicago is the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six decades.

Chicago will be inducted into the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This was their first nomination and have been eligible since 1994.

“With the many hits that Chicago has had, its no wonder they were awarded the honor of being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,” stated Fair Board President Brian Rismiller.

“With this being our 160th year - what a better way to display our fair than having Chicago perform. It will definitely be one not to miss!”

Chicago’s album, Chicago Transit Authority, was inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame in 2014, and the band performed on the Grammy stage for the first time that year.

In 2014, a record of new

studio tracks, “NOW” CHICAGO XXXVI was released on Frontiers Records. It includes eleven brand new songs, recorded on the road. Chicago has built a new recording system that is flexible, portable, powerful and musical. This new “recording rig” travels with the band. They have even created an online collaboration portal that allows even more performances to be worked on around the clock from remote locations. The CD package is a six-panel digipack with a beautiful 16-page full color lyric booklet.

Chicago has toured every year since the be-

ginning - they’ve never missed a year. The lineup includes original band members Robert Lamm on keyboards, vocals, Lee Loughnane on trumpet and vocals, James Pankow on trombone and Walt Parazaider on woodwinds, as well as Jason Scheff on bass, vocals, Tris Imboden on drums, Keith Howland on guitar and vocals, Lou Pardini on keyboards, vocals and Walfredo Reyes, Jr. on percussion.

All seats are reserved.

120 V.I.P. track seats will be sold at $55 each. Additional track seats are $40 each and Grandstand seats are $37 each. Tickets go on sale

Saturday, March 5 at 9 a.m. local time at darkecountyfair.com and by phone at 937-548-5044 using a debit or credit card. Beginning Monday, March 7 at 9 a.m. local time, tickets may also be purchased at the Fair Box Office located at 800 Sweitzer Street, Greenville.

Persons 3 years of age and older are required to purchase a seat ticket. Children under 3 years of age are admitted free providing they sit on the lap of a paying seat ticket holder. The historic concert begins at 8 p.m., Sunday, August 21.

Learn more about Chicago at www.chicagotheband.com.

Derickson meets with possible constituents RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – On Jan. 21, the Darke County community had an opportunity to meet one of the candidates vying for Eighth District Congressional seat left vacant by John Boehner. Tim Derickson was accompanied by his Darke County campaign co-chairmen Jim Buchy and Cindy Pike during a meet and greet session at Montage.

Derickson shared his views on the issues while speaking with possible constituents. At the forefront of the issues is jobs.

As a representative in Ohio’s statehouse for the the 53rd district, he has worked to bridge the gap between good sustainable jobs and barriers that keep people from attaining them. He explained his goal will not change when he is in Washington, DC, “The goal is to get people off of public assistance.”

As a congressman, he wants to take some of the formulas that have worked in Ohio to create jobs.

When you have a successful model of what’s working he believes it can translate

to the federal level. “Find what’s working and preach it from the rooftops,” said Derickson.

Another issue he believes that is important to the eighth district is agriculture. “Ag is a big industry in this district and the whole state,” he said. The former dairy farmer said he understands the needs of the agricultural community.

Derickson also said residents in the eighth district have been telling him faith issues are important to them. As a Christian, he believes he has the boldness and willingness to take a stand on faith issues.

He said he would support overturning Obamacare, but not without an alternative plan. His suggestion is to use the same type of consortium he helped schools manage at one time in his career.

“That model we managed for schools could be duplicated many times over on an industry standard basis,” he said.

Derickson’s eight year run in the Ohio House will come to an end at the end of this year and he explained why he’s running for the Congressional seat,

Cindy Pike (left) and Jim Buchy (right) have agreed to serve as the county’s campaign co-chairmen for congressional candidate Tim Derickson.

“I didn’t plan on doing this, to tell you the truth.

A few people encouraged me to run and I prayed about it, a lot.” He said he was prepared to walk away, “The public service I was involved with at the state level for the last eight years has been rewarding, has been productive. To totally walk away from it like I was prepared to do and thought that’s what I was supposed to do…I would miss it. Now that Boehner left…I feel as qualified as anybody that’s running for it. I’m at a stage in life that’s conducive to it also.”

Derickson has two children. His oldest has graduated from college and is married and his youngest is a junior at Miami Uni-

versity. He said his wife, Kelly, agrees they are at a place in life where this will work for them.

If elected, Derickson plans to keep the same local offices and staffing as Boehner.

On the endorsement from Buchy, he said, “It means everything to me.

I’ve known Jim for quite sometime. Jim has been a real mentor to me. Now to earn his support means a lot.”

Derickson is not quite ready to say who he’s supporting for president. “I’m not going to go there,” he said. He pointed out you’ve got the full spectrum of candidate. “It’s got to be more than lip service for me,” he said.

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GREENVILLE POLICE BEAT

Light week marred by felony theft charges, assault On January 15 police were dispatched to Burger King, 423 Wagner Ave., regarding a theft. The victim had the suspect, a new em-

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off the desk and placed them out of sight. The suspect was then led into the ofďŹ ce to begin training, unaware there is an overhead camera that records the ofďŹ ce area. The suspect is left alone. The suspect, at one point gets up and stares at an area where the medications had been placed, then returns to the training. The suspect is later advised she could go home. Before leaving, the suspect reaches for and removes ďŹ rst one bottle of medication, then another, and places them in her coat pocket. She leaves in such a hurry she forgets her purse. The victim later notices the medications are gone, reviews the video and

contacts the police. The responding ofďŹ cer views the video, takes the purse to the station and inventories it. The ofďŹ cer then calls the phone numbers provided by the victim and advises her that the police have her purse and will be down to return it to her. After returning the purse, the ofďŹ cer asked the suspect about the theft at Burger King.

The suspect denied taking the medications. The ofďŹ cer noted her eyelids appeared to be heavy and partially closed, and she swayed some as she stood and a couple times stepped backwards to keep from falling. The suspect was advised the theft was on

video, but she still denied taking the medications.

She was advised the theft was a felony and it would be taken to the Grand Jury for an indictment.

ASSAULT

On January 17 police were dispatched to 229 1/2 W. Water St. regarding a ďŹ ght/assault complaint.

The victim and suspect were in a gravel parking area behind the residence.

The victim was transported to Wayne HealthCare regarding his injuries. The suspect was transported to the police station for questioning. Witness statements and evidence were collected at the scene.

Further investigation is

needed; no charges at this time.

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The Greenville Police Beat is prepared from public records available at the Greenville Police Department. Every effort is made to balance the public’s right to know with the rights of the individuals involved.

Readers are encouraged to contact Greenville Police if they have information or concerns regarding these or any other incidents they see. The Early Bird notes all suspects are innocent until proven guilty and welcomes comments and concerns regarding this community service.

Continental Carbonic celebrates a year of zero accidents

BY BOB ROBINSON ASSOC. EDITOR brobinson@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – “If they ever feel it’s unsafe to use any equipment or do a job, it is management’s responsibility to correct it,� said Mark Robbins, Safety Specialist with Continental Carbonic. “This company is ‘really really’ focused on safety and our safety culture,� he added.

On Jan. 15, for the ďŹ rst time since Continental Carbonic of Greenville was launched in June 2011, the company shut down its evening shifts to celebrate a unique accomplishment‌ a full year of zero accidents.

Following 16 OSHA Recordable accidents in 2011, the company has fo-

cused on safety. The number dropped to 11 in 2012, seven in 2013 and four in 2014. The company gave their employees the tools‌ set up the policies‌ “Even though (these) were put in place, we knew we weren’t where we needed to be,â€? said Continental Carbonic Manager Rocky Harrison. About the same time, March 2014, Matheson Tri-Gas purchased Continental Carbonic’s 40 U.S. and Canada locations. “Taking a special focus on safety, they started pushing automation.â€?

Employees work with 60 lb. blocks of dry ice‌ they have to cut the blocks at a rate of 140 every hour (more than two a minute). “It’s very physical work,â€?

Harrison said. “Not a lot

Reading Wonderland Celebration at Library GREENVILLE – What better way to enjoy the cold of winter than to read away the hours.

Taking part in the Greenville Public Library’s Winter Reading Program can help with that.

Starting Jan. 23 through Feb. 27 check out any book, audiobook, ebook, or magazine and receive an entry form for each.

Enter it to win weekly prizes and a chance at one of the grand prizes.

This is for adults 18 and over.

As always the prizes are excellent: an HP 5660 wireless printer which allows you to print from your smartphone or tablet; a Kindle Fire HD6, and a beautiful Bear’s Mill Gift Basket.

The Children and Teens Departments are

also hosting programs with prizes.

Kids 11 and under can complete squares on a Bingo card and win a prize for each “Bingo.� Those who complete every square on their card will receive a fun, winter-themed prize.

Another “no-school� movie matinee will be shown on Feb. 1, 2 p.m. with refreshments in the upstairs meeting room.

This time it’s the classic The Black Stallion and two lucky kids will win a copy of the book that inspired the movie. Story times and Book babies continue on schedule and Lego Club is still at 7 p.m. on Feb. 11, March 10, and April 14.

Everyone is welcome and all programs are free.

Logging its ďŹ rst full year of zero accidents on the oor, Continental Carbonic attributes its success to automation of some jobs while launching a “Safe Startâ€? behavioral based training program. (Bob Robinson photo)

of automation, but we have been slowly adding these‌� One example he gave was bringing in machinery to cut the blocks automatically. That will be done this year.

The company’s daily output is 350 tons of dry ice and 375 tons of LCO2 (liquid carbon dioxide).

Automation will make the work environment more ergonomically (maximizing productivity through reduction of operator fatigue) safe. “Less lifting, especially over the head‌ bending, stooping‌ these are all things we’re trying to avoid.â€?

And it’s working. The company had one accident in 2015; it was Jan. 11, right before a new “Safe Startâ€? behavioral based training program was initiated. And none since‌ in

more than a year.

Harrison gave credit to his Safety Specialist, Robbins, noting “he’s very persistent. With his experience he has deďŹ nitely helped.â€? He also gave credit to his 90 employees. “The biggest improvement, however, is the mindset of our employees.â€?

Their reward was a catered event at The Elks with Catering by Michael. “We’re shutting down the plant (for this event) because we care more about safety than about getting ice out overnight. “If we take care of our employees,� he added,� they will take care of our customers and us.�

Continental Carbonic is open to the public and provides dry ice to customer specs for industry and individuals.

This is open to all Darke County YOUTH. The age divisions are as follows: 9 and under, 10-14 year olds and 15-18 year olds.

RULES

1. The cover must commemorate the 160th Anniversary in the theme.

2. Only one drawing per person.

3. Drawing/picture can be produced with any type of pencil, pen, crayons or markers.

4. Must be done on an 8½�x11� plain sheet of paper.

This is the only size accepted.

5. Work must be done in portrait style so it can fit the cover of the fairbook.

6. All designs must be received unbent at the Secretary’s Office

by February 23rd, 4:00pm. To mail your design please send to Darke County Agricultural Society, 800 Sweitzer St., Greenville, OH 45331

PRIZES

Grand Prize: The overall winner will have their work displayed on the front cover of the 2016 Great Darke County Fair book. They will also receive a $250.00 cash prize.

Age Division Winners: Each age division winner will be awarded a 9-day ride pass for use at the fair for Kissel Brothers rides. Other prizes yet to be determined.

All entries become property of the Darke County Agricultural Society. By entering the contest the entrant is giving the Darke County Agricultural Society the right to publish their work.

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DC Parks humanoid being used to train birds

BY BOB ROBINSON ASSOC. EDITOR brobinson@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – There is a new ‘humanoid’ at Darke County Parks. It made its presence known in early January and will be replaced by real humans on Jan. 30.

“We’re trying to train the birds to get accustomed to people,” said Darke County Parks Naturalist Robb Clifford. The mannequin (humanoid), wearing a blue hoody with a scarf and gloves, will have been “feeding” the birds for nearly a month. “We’re going to dress the participants in the same clothes (on the 30th), and remove some of the other feeders to make it a little more enticing to feed out of the hand.”

He noted they will swap people in and out, each having to hold still for about 10 minutes. He also said the event is “full” – no more room for new participants. “The birds are fairly resilient,” he said. “They come back pretty quickly (after they’ve been frightened off).”

Clifford said they did the same thing a few years ago with kids. “The birds typically coming back the quickest were the chickadee and the tufted titmouse.”

Darke County Parks Naturalist Robb Clifford replenishes bird seed for the ‘humanoid’ being used to train birds to eat out of the hands of humans at the end of the month. (Bob Robinson photo)

Another ongoing event for the parks is Project Feeder Watch. It is conducted every Tuesday and Wednesday in the morning for “about two hours.” According to Clifford it will continue until April. He added, however, anyone can come in during the afternoon and “watch” as well.

“This is being done all over North America,” Clifford said. “The purpose is to watch for any species on decline. He noted the over-

all count is low this year due to the warm weather.

“Normally we get about a dozen species and 45 individuals a day,” he added.

“We’ve only gotten ‘normal’ a couple times this year… they have other food sources, such as insects, due to the weather.”

The Christmas tree shredding, which wrapped up Friday, went well, according to Clifford. “We shredded at least 30… they will be used on the trails and the playground.”

Kiwanis donates to FISH, GRCC

BY BOB ROBINSON ASSOC. EDITOR brobinson@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Kiwanis of Greenville made financial and food donations to FISH food pantry and Grace Resurrection Community Center (GRCC) at its Dec. 30 meeting.

Representing FISH was volunteer Victor French, who told Kiwanis members and guests that FISH served approximately 10,000 people in 2015. Recipients were given several days’ supply of food once a month. He noted nearly three-fourths of the families seeking assistance had children.

GRCC was represented

by Sharon Fellers, Director. The organization allows families to receive food donations twice a month, and serves an estimated 300-400 families every month. In addition, GRCC has a clothing bank and, to qualified individuals, offers medical fee assistance.

GRCC was also instrumental in starting the BackPack Program, a federally-funded program

FISH volunteer Victor French (left) and Sharon Fellers, Grace Resurrection Community Center, are ‘assisted’ holding donation checks from Kiwanis of Greenville by GHS Key Club members Kyle Phillips and Rachel Hickerson.

which allows children considered “chronically hungry” to take food home for weekend meals. Student names are private and chosen by school personnel. The food is delivered to the school and “slipped” into the backpacks of children by staff on Friday afternoons.

Initially started to serve Greenville students, the BackPack Program now serves students in grades K-5 in all Darke County school districts.

Also on hand to talk about the Greenville High School Key Club were club members Kyle Phillips and Rachel Hickerson. The students, Academic Advisor Ken Neff and Kiwanis Advisor Mike Snyder talked about the various activities in which the Key Club was involved, including the club’s upcoming annual Box City event to provide financial, food and clothing support for the homeless.

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Over 100 Years of Caring Service

750 Chestnut Street • Greenville • Ohio 45331 (937) 547-8000 www.bhrc.org

Activity Professionals Week We love to celebrate at Brethren Retirement Community and we do celebrate often. We are able to celebrate goals that have been met, new friendships that are made, special milestone birthdays and anniversaries, and much more. This week we were able to celebrate a

group of very special em- well. Their dedication and ployees, our Caring, Dedi- creativity are truly amazcated, Activity Coordinators. ing! A huge thank you to a This team does so much to make the lives of our residents full, rich, exciting and fun! The staff, families, and visitors often benefit from the amazing programs and activities they coordinate so "I love seeing a smile on each resident face when I go to do an activity with them. It is amazing because it is the little things that will do it. For example, on a winter day when you take fresh cut flowers to show them and let them smell. They have many ways of showing you that they appreciate what you do with them."

Deanna Pearson, Oakview 4 Activity Coordinator

“We have great fun there.

What I love most about what I do is the enjoyment and fulfillment I can add to our resident’s lives during this time. The added story of each of their lives brings me joy and wonder.” Dawn Arthur, Rosewood 5 Activity Coordinator

group that works very hard to enrich the lives of our residents and enhance the culture of our community!

Thank you for all you do!

"What I love about my job that they are more than residents, they are family, it's like having a lot of grandparents." Robin Constable, Rosewood 4 Activity Coordinator

We are blessed to have every one of you!

Lisa Gasper, Director of Social Services shares, “The Activity Coordinators of BRC do a great job keeping Elders busy and engaged in things that interest each individual. Their facial muscles are sore from smiling, their feet tired from going back and forth, their heads swim with ideas that just keep coming and their brains are tired from charting and care planning for each resident. No complaining, no waning as they love what they do and push on to make others feel warm, happy and wanted. Thank you Activity Staff, you are one of the many reasons why BRC is the best place to be!”

“I have been blessed with a very fulfilling occupation of helping our residents lead an intersting and engaging life. It is always interesting and challenging and I get back far more than I give.

I work with one of Americas national treasures.” Darlene Boone, Supervisor of Activities

Weathering the Winter at Brethren Retirement Community, Safe and Sound with A Lot to Do. Dottie Hanke is a charming lady with a great outlook on life. She is a resident of Mill Ridge Village, our Independent Living Campus in Union, Ohio and has been there since 2006. Recently Dottie had a small injury and decided to use her 10free days under the watchful eye of the nursing staff in our Assisted Living and enjoyed her time here. It was a good opportunity for her to get an idea what life was like as an Assisted Living resident. She not only liked it, she enjoyed it so much she decided to come for the Winter Stay special we offered where a resident buys 3 months and gets the fourth month free. At the end of the stay, the weather is nice and they can return home without the fear of falling on ice or snow.

Dottie said at first she wasn’t sure about doing a Winter Stay here but she didn’t want to spend the winter alone and decided as she aged, and may need

additional care, she’d most likely end up here so it was a good time to stay safe through the winter and learn more about what this option was all about. She said she’s been very, very happy here and has met a lot of wonderful people who have been very kind and helpful and helped her settle into her apartment and this lifestyle.

One of the many things she has enjoyed is eating three meals a day in the Dining Room. Dottie said the food is delicious and

reminds her of the homecooked meals her mother used to make and it’s not only nice to not have to grocery shop, cook or clean up, she always has a friendly face to join her at mealtimes. She also enjoys being more social and participating in the activities and this week she even went on the shopping trip to Kohl’s and Hobby Lobby. There’s always something to do here so she can stay as active as she wishes while she watches the thermometer drop and the snow blow.

Dottie said her husband picked this place out for her years ago, knowing that someday he wouldn’t be around to take care of her and he did a great job. She not only loves her home in Mill Ridge Village and her neighbors, she also loves Brethren Retirement Community’s main campus. She said it’s nice to know that she is not a stranger here and that John Warner, our President and CEO, even

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knows her name and always greets her when he sees her in the hallways. Dottie said they selected Mill Ridge Village and Brethren Retirement Community for its reputation and value years ago and still feels it is the best place and a great value.

Dottie summed it up best when she said, “Last week when it snowed, and I was walking to the dining room to eat a delicious meal that I didn’t have to cook, I thought to myself, THIS is exactly why I am here, safe and sound with no worries and my children don’t worry about me either.”

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Every Day At BRC’s Rehab To Home Program Pancake Breakfast Scheduled

Pancakes, sausage, fruit…can a Saturday morning start off any better than that? The Kings Men will be hosting this delicious breakfast on Saturday, November 20th from 8am until 9:30am in the Chestnut Village Center located on the campus of Brethren Retirement Community.

The Kings Men use Grandpa Pierce’s recipe that has been in the family for 100 years. There is a suggested donation of $4.00 and all proceeds will benefit the Resident Aid Fund to help cover the cost of caring for our elders, who have outlived their resources. Bring your family and friends!!!!

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“The thing I love most about my job is forming relationships with the residents. They have so much to share and I love getting to know them. A favorite activity of mine is going on bus rides with the residents. During warmer months, I’ve been their tour guide.

They really let their hair down when we leave the parking lot!

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ON YOUR MIND

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Don’t Tarnish Meat Industry Dear Editor, An article recently published in the Dayton Daily News, headlined “Research ramping up for alternatives to meat,” caught my attention. While I support both free market ingenuity and entrepreneurship, I am concerned that the effort to replace meat on the dinner table with a “meat alternative” could end up having adverse effects on Ohio’s meat industry.

Not only is meat and protein a very important component of our diet, but it is also an important contributor to Ohio’s economy. The state’s beef industry, for instance, produces about $500 million annually in economic impact. When it comes to poultry, egg, chicken and turkey farms create more than 14,600 jobs annually and generate more than $400 million for our economy each year.

Not only can meat in the diet build strong people, but with its economic impact, meat also helps us build a strong state. Therefore, although people are free to eat what they want, I will stand up and fight back against anything that hopes to unfairly tarnish our state’s meat industry.

Sincerely, Jim Buchy State Representative House District 84 ---------------------------------------------------------Yes, America, “wake up” Most Americans do not remember the communist party of America ever having a candidate in the presidential elections. Norman Matton Thomas was a leading American socialist, pacifist, and 6 time presidential candidate for the socialist party of America. In a speech that he gave in 1944 he said the following: The American people will never knowingly adopt socialism. However, under the name liberalism, they will adopt every single fragment of the socialist program over time, until one day America will become a socialist nation without knowing how it all happened. He went on to say, I will no longer need to run as a presidential candidate for the socialist party because the democrat party will have adopted every single segment of our socialist platform. I hope this country wakes up before it’s too late. Our Republic is burning and some of you people still cannot see the flames after 6 years. Our freedoms that so many have fought and died for are ever so slowly being taken away.

A man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the American government take care of him, had better take a closer look at the American Indian. Every single thing the Gov. has taken control of has ended up being a disaster. Obama care is the latest prime example, and it is the worst. We have not seen the worst parts of it yet because, they do not come into law until after the midterm and Presidential elections are over. Does not take a rocket scientist to figure that out. Dumb can be fixed, but stupid is forever!

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SARA Title III Chemical Reporting GREENVILLE – The Darke County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) in conjunction with the Darke County EMA reminds Darke County companies/facilities that the SARA Title III (Emergency Planning Community Right to Know Act) chemical inventory reporting deadline is fast, approaching. The annual reports are due to the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) c/o Ohio EPA, the Darke County LEPC and your jurisdictional fire department by March 1. A filing fee is associated with the annual chemical inventory reporting and is to be submitted to the SERC only.

Approximately 80 percent of the total fees generated under this program are redistributed back to the local LEPC for administrative costs and training of our first responders.

These reports are required

by Ohio Revised Code 3750 and financial penalties can be imposed, up to $10,000 per day, if you are required to file and do not.

Who should file? The owner or operator of a company/ facility must submit a report when all the following conditions are met: 1. Facility is subject to

the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; and 2. Facility uses, produces, and/or stores a Hazardous Chemical and/ or has an “Extremely Hazardous Substances” above the listed Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ ); and 3. The quantity of one of the Hazardous Chemicals and/or an “Extremely Hazardous Substance is in excess of the “Threshold Quantity” (TQ). For Hazardous Chemicals the TQ is 10,000 pounds or more for any give day (Examples include, but are not limited to, gasoline, diesel fuel, Kerosene, Propane, Toluene, etc); For Extremely Hazardous Substances the TPQ is chemical specific for 359 listed chemicals and varies from 1 to 500 pounds.

Examples include, but are not limited to, chlorine, ammonia, hydrofluoric acid, nitric acid, and sulfuric acid.

It is the responsibility of each business to know if they meet the above criteria for reporting. Please remember this information is vital in the emergency planning and response for Darke County and all of its residents.

More information is available by contacting Darke County LEPC at 548-1444.

No intention of slowing down in 2016 In his final State of the Union address last week, President Obama said SHERROD that “the BROWN future we U.S. SENATOR want — opportunity and security for our families; a rising standard of living and a sustainable, peaceful planet for our kids — all that is within our reach.”

The record-breaking 2015 auto sales we celebrated this month are case in point.

From the auto rescue, which saved Ohio jobs, to delivering health care to thousands of Ohioans through the Affordable Care Act, to cracking down on Wall Street banks who cheat the system, we have achieved incredible victories for working people across our country, and our state, over

SWCD plans meetings

GREENVILLE – For 2016, the Darke Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Board of Supervisors will hold its monthly board meetings on the first Monday of each month at 8 a.m. The meetings will be held at the Darke SWCD office, 1117 Southtowne Court, Greenville. Special board meetings may be scheduled throughout the year. If a special board meeting is necessary, the location, date and time will be posted on the office door and www. darkeswcd.com.

Meetings are subject to rescheduling; therefore, please call 548-1752 to verify meeting date and time. If you are interested in receiving meeting notices, contact the office to be placed on a phone or email notification list.

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the last seven years. And I am proud to have done my part for Ohio.

But our work is far from over, and I have no intention of slowing down in 2016.

It’s no secret that Washington doesn’t have the best reputation for getting things done. But the progress we made on tax cuts at the end of 2015 proves that we can still do great things for Ohio and for our country.

We permanently expanded the Earned Income and Child Tax Credits for families with children — one of the biggest victories for working people in recent memory. These tax credits lift millions out of poverty, promote work, and put more of the money families have earned in their own pockets.

But we can do more.

And this year I am turning my focus to expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit for Ohio workers without children. Right now, a minimum wage worker putting in 40 hours a week can literally be taxed into poverty.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Jim Buchy (R- Greenville) gave sponsor testimony and answered questions on House Bill 348 in front of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The bill would honor local Vietnam War veterans for their military service, bravery, and heroism by naming a portion of State Route 571 as the “196th Light Infantry Brigade SP4 Robert L Fowble Jr and PFC Jack E Beam Memorial Highway.”

The portion of the road to be named resides within Darke County.

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“The Vietnam Conflict lasted nearly 20 years and involved many families. We should not let an opportunity pass to honor those who served from our communities and those who selflessly paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.” said Buchy.

The Representative went on to discuss the veterans’ ties to the area; “Honoring Robert Fowble, Jack Beam, and the men of the 196th Light Infantry Brigade is important and their stories are a major part of Darke County history. Nearly 20 men were drafted or volun-

teered and sent to the same brigade, which served as a ramp up of military action in the heart of the Vietnam Conflict during the mid to late 1960s.”

The measure will be reviewed in committee before being discussed in the House of Representatives and the Senate. If approved by the House and the Senate, the bill will be sent to Governor John Kasich to be signed. The families and veterans have been vocal through the drafting of the bill, their continued efforts will be important throughout the legislative process.

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Ohio students have access to the education and training they need to land the jobs of the future. College affordability is shaping up to be a major priority in 2016, and I will continue working to crack down on for-profit colleges who make money at the expense of Ohio students.

If a school is getting taxpayer dollars from Pell Grants or other federal aid, that money should be spent on educating students, not corporate advertising and marketing.

That’s another bipartisan priority on which I think we can all agree, and just one of the ways I will be working to help more Ohio families afford the education they need to compete in today’s economy.

These are just some of my priorities for the year ahead.

Our to-do list is long, and I’m determined to continue cutting through the gridlock to find ways we can work together to deliver results for Ohio this year.

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That’s wrong, and we’ve got to change it.

In my role on the Banking Committee, I fought hard to secure $2 billion for the Hardest Hit Fund, which helps clean up communities that were devastated by the housing crisis.

Now, we have to keep working to make sure Ohio communities get their fair share of that funding.

This week, the Agriculture Committee will turn our attention toward renewing the Child Nutrition Programs — which ensure Ohio children have access to healthy, nutritious meals while they are in school. But too many Ohio children go hungry during the summer months, when school is not in session. That’s why I’ve introduced bipartisan legislation to increase access to federal child nutrition programs year round. Making sure our children don’t go hungry is something everyone can support, and I am confident we can get this done.

We also must make sure

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OBITUARIES RHOADES – Nevin L. Rhoades, 75, of Greenville, went to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by all of his family on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 at 2:23 p.m. at his residence.

He was born April 8, 1940 in Greenville, the son of the late John H. & Floris L. (Warner) Rhoades. He worked at TWA for 39 years 4 months, and was an A.P. jet mechanic for 34 years he taught at Brookville School for 2 years before becoming a mechanic. He

was a member of Highland B.I.C. and attended EUM Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife Patricia A. (Lavy) Rhoades of Greenville whom he married August 16, 1959; his sons & daughters in law, Dr. Todd A. & Tina Rhoades of Anderson, Ind., Tery A. & Lori Lee Rhoades of Avon, Ind.; daughter & son in law, Tricia A. & Kirk Garrett of Wentzville, Mo,;

grandchildren & spouses, Cam & Becca Garrett, Tenley & Elliott Bramley, Taylor & Logan Kiplinger, Kadi Garrett (Joe), Olivia Rhoades, Torrie Rhoades, Elyse Rhoades, Alaina Rhoades; great grandchildren, Brayden Kiplinger, Hazel Bramley; brothers & sisters in law, Dr. Rodney A. & Judy Rhoades of Indianapolis, Ind., and Bruce E. & Pamela Rhoades of Troy; and many loving nieces & nephews.

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urday, Jan. 23, 2016 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, with Pastor Jon Jenkins and Pastor Harve Bowman ofďŹ ciating. Interment will be in Mote Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice, Brethren Retirement Community Resident Aid Fund, or to the church of the donor’s choice.

Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.

GRILE – Margaret Ellen Grile, 68, of Union City, Ohio, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. A celebration of life service was held Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in Snell Cemetery.

HONEYCUTT – Rebecca A. Honeycutt, of Union, formally of Dayton, died Jan. 17, 2016. Funeral services were held Jan. 23, 2016 at Englewood Pentecostal Church of God, Englewood. Interment is at Arlington Cemetery, Brookville.

POLLITT

– Arianna Jo Ann Pollitt, stillborn, of Greenville, died Jan. 15, 2016. There will be a private memorial service held at the convenience of the family.

BREWER – Glenn H. Brewer, 94, died January 16, 2016. A graveside service was held Saturday, Jan. 23 at Gettysburg Cemetery and a memorial service followed at Oakland Church of the Brethren, Gettysburg.

WAYMIRE – JC Waymire, 86, of Greenville, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016. A service was held Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens, Greenville.

LEMON – Rex David Lemon, 87, of Greenville, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016. Services will be held at a later date.

HAGIE – Kristin LeAnn Hagie, infant, died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015.

A memorial service was held at Renewed Strength Church, Urbana Ohio 43078.

BROWN

– Kenneth J. “Kenny�

Brown, 67, of Covington, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016. A funeral service is 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016 at the Bridges-Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Covington. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m.

Saturday until time of service.

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STOCKER – Shirley Irene Stocker, 80, of Bradenton, FL and formerly of Covington, died recently. A funeral service was held Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016 at the BridgesStocker-Fraley Funeral Home. Interment is at

Gettysburg Cemetery.

VOGLER – Teaya M Vogler, 23, of Arcanum, died Monday, Jan. 18, 2016. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016 at the Immanuel Baptist Church, Arcanum. Burial will follow in Teegarden Cemetery.

HITTLE – Mary L. Hittle, 86, of Greenville, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 2016 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. and on Monday one hour prior to the services in the funeral home.

BACK – Steven W. Back, Sr., 63, of Greenville, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016 at the Greenville Worship Center, 630 Pine St., Greenville. There will be no public viewing.

MUMAW

– Earl R. Mumaw, 100, of V e r sailles, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 25, 2016 at St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles. Burial will follow in St. Valbert Cemetery, Versailles. The family will receive friends on Monday from 9-11 a.m. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles.

Veteran

St. Denis hosts retreat on Feb. 6 VERSAILLES – The regional catholic churches of St. Denis, Holy Family and Immaculate Conception are offering an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy Retreat on Feb. 6 in the basement of St. Denis Church, 14 E Wood St., Versailles.

The retreat is designed to prepare for Lent. The doors open at 8 a.m. for registration and socializing over morning refreshments. The retreat begins at 9 a.m. with Morning Prayer. Lunch is provided at noon. The retreat ends at 3 p.m. offering ample time for confession which is available from 3:45–4:45 p.m. and mass at 5 p.m. for those who are interested.

The retreat, led by Amy and Pat McEntee, will help you focus on living your faith in the midst of day to day struggles. You will learn the necessary tools to unite both your family and community in living out God’s command to be merciful through consolation, pardon and

hope. There will be activities throughout the day, as well as time for reection, questions and discussion.

McEntee is an assistant director in the OfďŹ ce of Evangelization & Catechesis for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. She currently serves as Executive Director of the National Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association. Amy holds a bachelor’s of science in education and taught high school English prior to entering the ďŹ eld of catechetical ministry.

Advanced registration is encouraged but not required as it will help with the food planning. To preregister, call Jane at 5264945 or send an email to: jane@stdenishf.org. There is no fee for this event, however donations are appreciated. For more information on the retreat, as well as, the informational series “Merciful like the Father� presented at St. Denis during the Lenten season please visit www. stdenishf.org or like them on Facebook.

Municipal Court report GREENVILLE – Judge Julie L. Monnin, Darke County Municipal Court, reported on the case statistics of the court for December 2015.

There were 370 new cases ďŹ led in the Darke County Municipal Court in December 2015. The breakdown of these cases include: 79 criminal, 13 O.M.V.I., 190 other trafďŹ c

and 88 civil cases. There were 458 cases terminated/disposed of in December 2015.

For more information, contact Judge Julie L. Monnin, Darke County Municipal Court, Darke County Courthouse, 504 South Broadway, Suite 7, Greenville, OH 45331; 547-7340.

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MVCTC preschool registration begins ENGLEWOOD – Laughter, encouragement, and hands-on exploring is what you will see and hear coming from the preschool at the Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC). This preschool is unique in that junior and senior high school students run it as part of the Early Childhood Education program. Students are educated on all areas of child development, instructional strategies, and curriculum set forth by the State of Ohio Board of Education.

Enrollment for the next school year begins Feb. 1.

Children ages three to five (must be three by June 1)

and that are potty trained may apply. Both morning and afternoon classes will be offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The morning class is from 9-11:25 a.m. and the afternoon class is from 11:45-2:10 p.m. There is a $20 non-refundable registration fee and yearly tuition is $450. Call 8546070 for more information regarding the MVCTC preschool program.

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CARD OF THANKS

I would like to thank all those who helped me celebrate my 100th birthday with your cards, gifts and attendance at my open house.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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Bunger’s 65th anniversary

DARKE COUNTY – Wilson and Phyllis (Bolinger) Bunger were united in marriage 65 years ago on Jan. 28, 1951 at the Savona EUB Church and have been life-long residents of Darke County.

The Bungers are active members of New Madison United Methodist Church and enjoy traveling, watching local sporting events and spending time with close friends and family.

They will celebrate this special event with their family: children - Paulette (Jerry) Garrison and Dennis (Lois) Bunger; grandchildren – Matt (Amy) Garrison, Rachal (George) Bowser, Lauren (Chad) Henry, Jessica (Jason) Couvutsakis, Denise (Shawn) Whited; and great grandchildren - Drew, Alex, Eleanor, Avery, Carson, Ethan, Garrison, Bryce, Violet and Jacob.

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Sharp’s 60th anniversary

GREENVILLE – Gerald and Arlene Sharp, of Greenville, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple was married Jan. 28, 1956 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, North Star, by Rev. Daniel Snider.

The couple has three children, Pam (Tim) Locke, of Pitsburg, Bryan (Sue) Sharp, of Greenville, and Jodi (John) Barge, of Versailles. They also have seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

A family dinner is being planned.

Help them celebrate with a card shower to 5842 Kruckeberg Road, Greenville, Ohio 45331.

Oakland prepares for dinner theatre

“Fast Fingers” Fryman and “Rats” Tester pose with Jane’s bass, as she and pianist Terri Fryman prepare for the annual musicale, Swingin’ with the Saints Again, on Valentine’s Day.

Swingin’ with the Saints on Feb. 14 GREENVILLE – On Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, join in the celebration of friendship, romantic love and love of music at First Presbyterian Church, 3 p.m.

Swingin’ with the Saints is an annual free concert and will again entertain with a large variety of music, instrumental and vocal.

This historic church with its outstanding acoustics is located at 114 E. 4th St., Greenville. It is the place to be when musical friends come together to present an afternoon of music for the community.

Performers will include

Ron Smith on euphonium, vocalist Chelsea Leis, Kim Bohler on flute and Darrell Fryman and Terri Fryman on piano and organ.

Rounding out the afternoon will be the Presby Trio, Terri Fryman, Jane Tester and Brad Hare, with great jazz harmony.

A variety of musical styles will be presented including gospel, classical, novelty, ragtime, pop and Broadway.

All are invited to come and enjoy an hour of fun and entertainment with refreshments following the concert. For information call 548-3188.

Fundraising drive exceeds previous year Macie Hannan

Name: Macie Nicole Lynn Hannan Age: 1 Year Birthday: Jan. 23, 2015 Hometown: Greenville Parents: James Hannan and Ashley Bowers Grandparents: David and Acie Griffen, Matt and Dawn Thornbury, and Mike and Debbie Bowers Great Grandparents: James and Roberta Archey, Andy and Kathy Bowers, Leon Rogers, and Don and Betty Aukerman Great Great Grandparent: Esther Rogers

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Hayden Wuebker

Name: Hayden Andrew Wuebker Age: 1 Year Birthday: Jan. 23 Parents: Kevin & Holly (Post) Wuebker, Ft. Recovery Maternal Grandparents: Daniel & Heidi Linebaugh, Union City, OH; and Henry Post, Greenville Paternal Grandparents: Sharon & the late Roger Wuebker, St. Henry Maternal Great Grandparents: Ruby Bartos, Eldorado; and Lester & Nancy Linebaugh, Union City Paternal Great Grandparents: Delores Wuebker of St. Henry; and Alvira Kaiser, Ft. Recovery

GHS Class of 1969

GREENVILLE – The Greenville Class of 1969 will meet for lunch at the Brethren Retirement Community’s main dining room on Feb. 15, 11:30 a.m. Please visit the cafeteria at the BRC for your $7.50 meal voucher and proceed to the main dining room. They need a specific count; if you plan to attend contact Debby Sodders.

GREENVILLE – With donations up from last year, the 2015 Darke County Community Christmas Drive was a great success as a grand total of $27,451.57 was collected to help the needy in the community.

Bob Evans Restaurant provided additional funds through a fundraising effort at the restaurant.

In 2014, the grand total was $25,491.03. People responded well this past year, especially over the last four days of the drive, as over $6000 was donated on the last weekend of collecting with nearly that same amount being given over the last two days.

Thanks go out to all who gave at the 10 different bell ringing locations along with those who made private donations. The help of all the businesses that allowed collecting to take place is greatly appreciated. These locations include both entrances of the WalMart Supercenter, Kroger, Eikenberry’s, Walgreens, KitchenAid Experience, Sutton’s Super Valu in Arcanum, Greenville National Bank in Ansonia and, for the first year, the Mini Mart in New Madison and Rural King in Greenville.

Because of the generous giving, the lives of many less fortunate in our community will be impacted in a very significant way. The contributions have been distributed to help support the good work of FISH, the Grace Resurrection Community Center and Community Unity in addition to the ministries of

PERI meets

GREENVILLE – The PERI Retirees of Darke County will meet Feb. 1 at the VFW on Ohio Street, 11:30 a.m., for its regular meeting and lunch.

the Faith United Methodist Food Bank in Arcanum, the Ansonia United Methodist Food Bank and the Castine Area Food Bank.

There were many volunteers who gave hours of their time to be at the different locations. Special thanks go out to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. John Lutheran Church, Oakland Church of the Brethren, the Rotary Club and Mike Snyder with the Kiwanis Club for manning their locations.

Co-Chairmen Reverend Joseph Soley, Pastor John Person and Jim Morehouse wish to express their deep gratitude to all those involved in helping, including Christmas Drive Treasurer Mike Boyer and the staff at the Greenville National Bank main branch.

Churches or organizations wanting to be involved in the 2016 drive may call Reverend Soley at 547-0533. It is hoped the funds collected through this past year’s Christmas Drive will help a lot of families in our area struggling to get by and that this year’s drive will experience even greater success.

ESCC holds auditions

PIQUA – The Edison State Community College Stagelight Players are holding open auditions for William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, on Jan. 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. in the Robinson Theater on the Piqua campus.

Auditions will last approximately two hours and consist of cold readings from the script. Production dates will run from early to mid April. Jayson Grigsby is directing the play. For more information, contact Karen Baker at kbaker@ edisonohio.edu.

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GHS Class of ‘55 meets

GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School Class of 1955 will hold its luncheon on Jan. 28, noon, at the Brethren Retirement Community. They will meet in the Private Dining Room and then on to the cafeteria and return to the Private Dining Room. For more information, contact Georgeanna at 548-2456.

The dates will be March 4, 5, 11, and 12 at 6 p.m.; cost of the dinner buffet and play will be $22. On March 6, dessert only will be served at 2 p.m. with the play to follow at 3 p.m. with a cost of $12. Cost for children 10 and under will be half price.

Reservations may be made from 4-8 pm with Brenda Coblentz at 5481895.

Proceeds from the dinner theater production will help support Oakland’s outreach projects.

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BRADFORD – The Oakland Church of the Brethren, 8058 HoratioHarris Creek Road, Bradford (2 1/2 miles north of Gettysburg) will present “The Cemetery Club” by Ivan Menchell (produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.) as their 2016 Dinner Theater production.

The play centers around three Jewish widows who meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husband’s graves. A romance begins between one of the widows and a widower having met at the cemetery. The other widows nip it in the bud leaving broken hearts, but surprises are in store as the characters evolve in this entertaining play.

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Local HOOP SHOOT boys and girls sweep Elks Districts (Gaylen Blosser photo)

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WILMINGTON – All six winners from the local Elks’ January 9th HOOP SHOOT in Greenville took first place in the District competition and move on to compete in the Elks State HOOP SHOOT on February 20th at Gahanna Middle School.

R e p r e s e n t i n g Darke County in the Championship and Runner-Up free-throw shooting contest including number of free-throws made out of 25 attempts: Girls Championship: Age 8-9 Isabelle Black 21, Tri-Village - Age 10-11 Raylee Sagester 18, TriVillage - Age 12-13 Madelyn Fearon 22, Arcanum.

Boys Championship: Age 8-9 Trey Sagester 23, Tri-Village – Age 1011 Camden Cook 17, TriVillage – Age 12-13 Layne Sarver 24, Tri-Village Girls Runner-Up: Age 8-9 Raylee Leeper 17, Arcanum – Age 1011 Isabella Hamilton 11, Bradford – 12-13 Taylor Gray 18, Arcanum Boys Runner-Up: Age 8-9 Seth Fearon 19, Arcanum – Age 10-11 Bryson Sharp 15, Arcanum – Age 12-13 Josh Scantland 21, Tri-Village Winners of the State HOOP SHOOT advance to

the Regionals to be held at Angola, Indiana March 19 and 20 with the Nationals to be held in Chicago April 16 and 17.

The program locally is sponsored by Greenville Elks Lodge 1139 and is free to all contestants from Darke County.

One boy and one girl from each division will win a national title at the National Finals and have their names inscribed in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

“The Elks membership would like thank all contestants for participating and the local Phys Ed Teachers for running contests at their respective schools,” said Fred Matix. “We are looking forward to next year and hoping every school will be involved for the different age groups.”

“Special salute to the Elk members, who help host the annual event that provides our youth the opportunity to compete, connect and succeed through hard work and healthy competition,” added Matix. “Big salute to the parents and grandparents for bringing your sibling so they could participate.”

To follow all of the Hoop Shoot action as contestants get closer to the foul line in Chicago, visit www.elks. org/hoopshoot for more information.

GREENVILLE – Greenville senior Allison Minnich signed her letter of intent to continue her education and play softball for Sinclair Community College Minnich, the daughter of Kelly and Steve Minnich plans to study Early Childhood Education while attending Sinclair.

“I want to thank my parents for supporting me though absolutely everything I do,” stated Minnich. “I also want to thank my coach, Jerrod Newland for everything that he has done for me giving me, the opportunities that I have received over the past four years with softball.”

“I also want to thank my softball coaches throughout the years of summer ball, traveling, helping me, supporting me through everything and making me successful,” added Minnich.

With one season yet to play for the Wave, Minnich will take to the diamonds for her senior year having started every game in her GHS career.

“I’m proud of Allison and the effort she has put forth as a quality studentathlete,” said Greenville softball coach Jerrod Newland. “She has won numerous state honors for her education classes.”

“She works year around at her game and it’s become a family event over the years,” continued Newland. “The amount of time, hours and miles they have spent together working towards her goal is amazing.”

Minnich comes into her final season of play with a 78-15 team record over her GHS career with a goal to lead the Lady Wave program back to Akron.”

“Allison is a great leader and role model for the younger kids to see and follow,” stated Newland.

“Coach Ruble and I feel she is just starting to hit

Registration open for 2016 Shawshank Hustle 7K race MANSFIELD, Ohio – Registration is now open for Shawshank Hustle: Year 2 held on June 11 at The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield.

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her peak on the mound and will excel this 2016 season.”

Allison has excelled at first base, pitcher and designated hitter and has been GWOC All-League all three seasons at Greenville.

Minnich carries a .339 career batting average and has worked 80 innings on the mound with an outstanding 0.95 ERA. Sinclair is a member of the NJCAA, plays in the OCCAC conference and is coached by Steve Beachler.

“It’s absolutely a big step for our program,” Sinclair Coach Beachler said of Minnich’s signing.

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GREENVILLE – “You get excited for Christmas…

I get excited for softball,” said Greenville softball Coach Jerrod Newland.

The Lady Wave softball program is riding a 12th straight 25 plus win season, has won eight of the past 10 District Championships and over the past 13 years have been ranked in the State AP Coaches Poll top 10 for 71 of the last 72 polls.

Coach Newland enters his 14th season as the LWSB head coach with a 343-67 (.841) record.

With 2015 graduate Ally Russel moving on to play for D-1 Wright State University, the Wave return all players but Russell from last year’s team.

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“A lot of young kids coming up,” Newland stated. “Last year in junior high we had 30 kids running around out there and a lot of them will come up to the high school level this year. It keeps reloading. The only thing that changes is the name and different faces, different places… same bat time same bat channel.”

Coach Newland keeps a roster of 18 girls on his varsity squad.

“When you have that chance to put that jersey on… you represent your school, your community and your town. There is no better feeling because you’re not just playing for yourself… you’re playing for everybody.”

“Hopefully the numbers are there and we will field a JV team,” added Newland.

Anyone that has ever held the title of head coach knows the baggage that often comes with selecting a starting lineup and delegating playing time for players.

“It’s tough,” said Newland, “but you know… bottom line that is what my job is. To put the best kids

on the field to complete for Greenville City Schools.

Unfortunately I’ve came to realize this the last 10 years you lose friends and it just is what it is. I can’t worry about that.”

“Your job as a coach… you can’t be tunnel vision and you can’t root for this, that and another. I’ve had a lot of situations in the past where kids are allleague one year and the next year they lose their spot. Best kids play. You just can’t emphasize that enough. It’s just tough but that’s my job.”

“It’s an opportunity,” Newland said. “Your just one pitch away or one hop away from being the kid and that’s just about preparation and next person up mentality.”

Coach Newland has confidence in his players top to bottom.

“We are proud of where we stand. We have 100 percent confidence in that young lady,” said Newland. “Once you have earned that spot we are all behind you. You don’t root for one kid to get a hit. We root for us to get the hit because that’s all that matters.”

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NEW MADISON – Out of seven teams, the Arcanum boys powerlifting team placed 2nd overall at the TriVillage push and pull meet on Saturday. The Trojans finished just 10 total pounds shy of first place, Kenton Ridge, who lifted a combined 7,100 lbs.

“We got a great group of guys… I just let them get after it and that is what they did,” said Arcanum Powerlifting Coach TJ Powers.

Powers, who is also the varsity football coach at Arcanum, says all but one of the lift team are members of the football program.

“They work hard together as a team, both on the football field and in the weight room,” Powers added.

In addition to Arcanum, Tri-Village and Bradford were the other local teams involved in the meet. The the teams competed in two grade level weight class divisions of bench press and the deadlift.

Several records were set during the meet, including Arcanum sophomore Alex Weiss setting a new bench press record of 206 lbs. in the 9th and 10th grade, 250 pound division and Tri-Village senior Seth Earls who pulled a new deadlift record of 625 in the unlimited class.

The Tri-Village girls finished third with 3,340 lbs. with Bradford a close fourth at 3,055 lbs.

“It was a great meet… we had a lot of kids and some good competition,” noted meet director Tracy Brown.

The next local meet is scheduled for Feb. 27 at Bradford High School.

Jets down Eagles

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

PITSBURG – The Troy Christian Eagles made a trip to the Hanger and returned home with a 63-47 loss at the hands of the Franklin Monroe Jets.

“When their kids step on the floor and their coaches step on the floor its show time,” Franklin Monroe Coach Troy Myers said. “He (Troy Coach Ray Zawadzki) gets them ready to play and our kids responded really well.”

The Jets’ Bradey Hesler put two three-pointers around an Eagles basket giving the home team an early 6-2 lead.

Zach Hyre’s 2-2 at the line had the Jets up 8-2 before the Eagles would hit a basket making an 8-4 score.

Ethan Conley got his first points of the night going 2-2 at the line to give FM a 10-4 advantage.

Kyle Ressler drilled a trey upping the Jets lead to 13-6 with the visitors battling back cutting FM’s lead to 13-10.

Hyre would make it a 16-10 Jets lead heading the second knocking down a basket and free-throw late in the first period.

Troy would knock one point off the Jets’ lead in

period No. 2 scoring 15 points while FM was adding 14 points.

Conley paced the Jets in the second with a basket and 6-6 at the line sending the teams to the break with FM holding a 30-25 lead.

“He (Conley) is young and he’s trying to figure it out,” Myers said of his 6’1” freshman. “He’s getting better. He’s going to the rim.”

FM used a 15-4 third quarter run to outscore the visitors 15-8 taking a 45-33 lead to the final period of play.

“That was the turning point in the game,” said Myers. “We were able to go on a run and that’s pretty much the separation in the game.”

The Jets would take advantage of nine Conley fourth quarter points and B. Hesler’s five points including his fourth triple of the night to outscore Troy 18-14 and claim a 63-47 home win.

“Fortunately we come out on top,” stated Myers.

“That’s the first time in three years we have done so.”

FM had the three top scorers in the game; Conley’s 23 points including 11-12 at the line, B. Hesler’s 4-4 at the line and four treys for 18 points and Hyre’s three field goals and 5-5 at the line for 11 points.

UNION CITY, Ind. - Union City junior forward Baylee Hartman had a record-setting performance Tuesday evening as the Lady Indians got their 16th win of the season over their state line rivals, the Lady Blackhawks of Mississinawa Valley.

The Lady Hawks hung tough with UC, leading 1413 after one quarter of play.

With Union City’s speedy guard Justiss Cantu sitting out the game with an injury, Head Coach Sarah Hines went to her bench, shuffling positions around to find the best match-ups.

They were able to take a 10point lead into the locker room to regroup for the second half.

“With several girls coming off four quarters in the JV game, it was a challenge for the coaches trying to get our girls in the right places in the first half,” Coach Hines told The Early Bird.

“Fortunately we were able to find the right formula in the second half and not look back.”

Returning to the hardwood in the second half of play, the Lady Indians con-

Union City junior forward Baylee Hartman broke the career rebound and single game steal record in victory over Mississinawa Valley. See and share photos from both JV and varsity games soon at bluebagmedia.com/photos (Clinton Randall photo)

tinued to add to their lead while allowing the MV offense to just seven points in both the third and fourth quarters. Combined with the constant pressure, scoring and rebounds... UC got the victory by a final score of 69-37.

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We were just not able to get anything really going

Sharritts breaks Lady Trojans record in win over Newton

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

ARCANUM – The Arcanum Lady Trojans used the record-breaking threepoint shooting of junior McKenzie Sharritts to defeat the Newton Indians 49-43 in a CCC game.

“They are a great group of kids,” said Arcanum JV Coach Brian Brandon standing in for head coach Matt Grote who was at the hospital with his wife expecting their child. “Coach Grote has them prepared well. Coach (Lauryn) Fair did a great job of running those kids in and out. A total team effort tonight.”

With the score standing at 4-4 in the first, Sharritts would drill her first of six treys on the night to give Arcanum a 7-4 lead before the visitors would battle back to take a 14-11 lead after one quarter of play.

The Lady Trojans doubled up the Indians 12-6 in period No. 2 getting Sharritts’ second three of the night, Stevie Johnting’s third and fourth field goals of the game, an Alexis Abner three and a Madison O’Daniel basket to lead 2320 at the break.

Sharritts knocked down

two third-quarter treys leading the Trojans to a 1210 third quarter advantage while heading to the final period of play leading 3530.

Sharritts would hit her fifth three of the night at 6:22 giving the home team a 40-32 lead.

Newton made it a game trailing the Trojans 4138 only to have Abner go 2-2 an the line at 1:42 and Sherritts get her record breaking three-pointer at 1:04 moving Arcanum to a 46-38 advantage.

The Lady Indians put five unanswered points on the board to make it a 4643 game at 0:21.

Forced to foul, Newton sent Abner to the line to go 2-2 upping the Trojans lead to 48-43 with Abner returning to the line with 0:10 showing to hit a freethrow giving Arcanum a 49-43 win.

Sharritts led Arcanum with 18-points, all coming by way of the six threepointers.

“Sharritts had 18… broke the school three point record,” said Brandon. “Great night for her.

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Hartman recorded a triple-double on the night... scoring 12 points, pulling down 15 boards and 11 steals. She also added six assists in the victory. During the game, Hartman surpassed the previous career rebound record of 247... finishing the game with

250 career boards. Her 11 steals in a single game also set a new school record.

“She plays hard and works hard,” Hines said about Hartman. “For being 6’ she can play a variety of positions for us... she does a lot for us and when she is not on the floor we know it.”

Union City had three other players scoring in double figures - junior Courtney Wise led the team with 21, junior guard Kelsey Zimmers knocked down four 3-pointers to end up with 15 points, and senior Madeline Adams added 12 for the Lady Indians.

Freshman guard Bailey Johnson hit three treys to lead the Lady Hawks with nine points.

The Union City junior varsity also got the win by 48-27. The JV team was led by sophomore Kahlee Dowler who nailed seven buckets from behind the 3-point line.

The (16-3) Union City travels to play (16-3) Wapahani on Saturday in a nonconference battle. The Ladyhawks headed to Bradford Thursday and host FM Saturday afternoon as they look to rebound from the loss.

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Sharritts broke the old

mark of five treys in a single game held by Ashley Falknor and Stevie Johnting.

Arcanum’s Sharritts hits record breaking three-pointer in win over Newton (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Thanks to Gaylen Blosser for the GREENVILLE ELKS HOOP SHOOT coverage in the Early Bird and on Bluebag Media.

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Practical fitness techniques at library GREENVILLE – Fitness coach Diana Unger has a welcome message for many - how to get the benefits of exercising without “exercising!” Her class Move Forward on Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m., at the Greenville Public Library will teach you just that. Her practical techniques can be done on your own time and are easy, fun, and family friendly. They’ll build and retrain your muscles for greater strength, flexibility, health, and independence.

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Michael Rieman joins Dayton law firm

DAYTON – Michael A. Rieman has joined Bieser, Greer & Landis as a member. Rieman has been practicing law in Darke County since graduating from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 2011. Most recently, he was an assistant prosecuting attorney in the Darke County Prosecutor’s Office, prosecuting felony criminal cases.

In addition to his prosecution work, Rieman also had a private civil practice, and previously worked with the Greenville law firm of Marchal & Marchal, Ltd., litigating both civil and criminal matters and assisting clients with estate planning and business transaction projects.

“In only four years Mike has developed into a skilled trial attorney and also has a diversity of experience that is unusual for a fifth-year lawyer,” said Joe Oehlers, partner at Bieser, Greer & Landis.

“His experience and clear passion for client service is a perfect fit with our commitment to providing clients with exceptional legal representation.”

In addition to his legal practice, Rieman is very active in his hometown of Greenville, including acting as the current vice president of the Family Health Services of Darke County Board of Trustees and president of the State of the Heart Hospice Board of Trustees. Prior to law school, Mike earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from The Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University.

Shown is Sam Suter, vice-president at Greenville National Bank presenting a check to Christine Seger, of DeColores Montessori School.

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GREENVILLE – The DeColores Montessori School (DMS) received its first community-wide donation from Greenville National Bank last Friday, January 8. This donation will assist DMS in finalizing its Farm School Barn Renovation, which is currently underway. The renovated barn will be a much more efficient and safe learning environment for our students, staff, and animals. Students will use the facility for educational purposes, as well as to care for our farm animals and maintenance and upkeep of our grounds. The barn is the first of a twophase Farm School renovation project.

DeColores is very grateful to Greenville National for their support and interest in improving and educating our community. It

is their support and generosity that allows us to continue our quest of becoming a ‘world class school’ in Darke County. GNB’s donation of $5000, will be designated over two years; ½ this year and the remaining half in January 2017.

A big thank you to The Early Bird for their support in writing and publishing the article about our Farm School Barn Renovation.

This article helped increase awareness about our Montessori School, as well as our crucial two-phase farm school renovation.

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MV Spring Craft Show UNION CITY – On March 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be a Spring Craft Show at Mississinawa Valley School. Money raised from this event will go towards helping students attending the 2017 trip to Washington D.C. They are looking for local vendors to help support this craft

show. If you are a vendor or know of someone that is a vendor have them call Sandy Denniston at 9684111 for information.

There will be pictures with the Easter Bunny, various local vendors, quilt raffle, door prizes, bake sale and book fair.

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Celebration kick starts new art program

Kristin Condon (fourth from the left in front row) will perform with Just Duet at Carnegie Hall.

Condon and Just Duet sing at Carnegie Hall OXFORD – Kristin Condon, daughter of Steve and Peggy Condon of Versailles, a graduate of Versailles High School class of 2012, will be performing at the legendary and prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York City with her collegiate a cappella group on March 20. Condon has been a part of this auditioned, co-ed a cappella group, named Just Duet (one of the five a cappella groups on campus), since her freshman year at Miami University, and has been president for the past two years.

The group was invited to perform in DCINY’s (Distinguished Concerts International New York) Total Vocal II a cappella concert after Deke Sharon, arranger for NBC’s The Sing-Off, Pitch Perfect, and Pitch Perfect 2, came across videos of Just Duet on YouTube. Deke and his team personally reached out to Condon and her group, and asked for her group to audition to be a part of this concert. Only 8-10 a cappella groups from across the US and Australia are chosen, after auditioning, to be in this concert.

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This group of 16 college students have been working to raise the funds needed to travel to New York City in the spring.

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Main Street Greenville is pleased to present This is Main Street: Giving Gala.

To celebrate the downtown Greenville revitalization efforts and to inform the community about goals for the upcoming year. The evening will be all inclusive featuring dinner, movie, presentation, live music, and dancing.

This fundraising event will be held Feb. 13 from 6 p.m.-midnight at Romer’s Catering and Entertainment Facility, 118 E. Main Street, Greenville.

Use this night as an excuse to get fancy! Suits, dresses, lots of classy cocktail party fun will abound!

The doors will open at 6 p.m., with dinner being served by Romer’s from 6:30-7:30.

Following the meal, there will be a showing, “Urban Century: America’s Return to Main Street”.

Urban Century takes a refreshingly hopeful look at how these places from our past are becoming the key to our country’s future.

The money raised during the night will help fund the first season, which will begin in the summer of 2016.

After the presentation, it’s time to dance!

The Paul Otten Band, an award-winning 5-piece live band from Cincinnati, will perform your favorite party anthem covers and

Dean’s List DARKE CO. – Leah Allread, daughter of Jeff and Stephanie Allread, and 2014 graduate of Franklin Monroe, was named to the Cedarville University Dean’s Honor List for the 2015 Spring Semester.

Lean is a junior majoring intercultural studies.

original material from 9:30 p.m.-midnight. A cash bar is available, and dancing is highly encouraged!

The fundraising event is possible thanks to the support of sponsors: Romer’s Catering & Entertainment Facility and Second National Bank.

Tickets are $40 each, $75 per couple, or $300 for a table of eight. You can purchase tickets at the Main Street Greenville office, located in the Welcome Center at 421 S. Broadway, Greenville. If you are interested in purchasing a table of tickets for your business, con-

tact Amber at 548-4998 or agarrett@mainstreetgreenville.org.

Learn more about the organization on their website, www.mainstreetgreenville.org, or follow them on Facebook. You can also contact them at agarrett@mainstreetgreenville.org.

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Closings, delays based upon conditions in the district

BY BOB ROBINSON ASSOC. EDITOR brobinson@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – “It’s not a matter of how it looks in town,” said Greenville City Schools Superintendent Doug Fries. “It’s the whole school district.” Residents with children in the district have sometimes questioned the reason for school closings and/or delays. The district not only includes the city of Greenville, but goes as far south as Wayne Lakes, east to Gettysburg, west nearly to Union City and north close to Ansonia.

“I drive the roads every morning,” Fries added.

Fog and road conditions determine his decision on a closing or delay. “Fog is a factor in the ability of buses to make a turn on roads… I look for clearance, at least

two telephone poles.” He added that buses “stop and start, stop and start… they’re picking kids up.

“In the end it’s the safety of the kids that’s most important.”

Another factor is the condition of the roads. If they are slippery, a decision has to be made regarding a delay or school Calamity Day. Wind chill is also a factor in school delays, most recently with the delay Jan. 19. “I wanted to see if it (the wind) would let up a little, if the sun warmed things up a little.” If it hadn’t, a decision regarding possible closure might have been required.

“A lot of thought, time and concern goes into each decision,” Fries said. “The safety of our kids is the priority in those decisions.”

This year’s top speller in the Darke County Spelling Bee is Reece Stammen (center). He is joined by Tori Tyo (left), first runner-up and Charlie Rippee, second runner-up.

Arcanum was the winner of the inaugural Spelling Bowl. Team members included Krystin Monroe, Liam Chadwick, Charlie Rippee and Aiden Psczulkoski. They are shown with April Wulber of the Darke County Educational Service Center.

Stammen is this year’s top speller

BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

NEW MADISON – Reece Stammen, a seventh grader at Ansonia Junior High, was crowned the top speller in the Darke County Spelling Bee after he correctly spelled “banquet” and “frequently.” Stammen admitted he didn’t study much for the contest and was surprised with the victory.

It took 16 rounds to declare a winner and eight of which were a battle back and forth between Stammen and the contest’s runner-up, Tori Tyo, of Versailles Elementary. Stammen had an opportunity

to win in round 11 when Tyo incorrectly spelled “nurture,” but he erred in spelling “measly” and the contest continued. Tyo was knocked out when she misspelled “modular.”

Charlie Rippee, of Arcanum Middle School, and Aiden Collins, of Tri-Village Junior High, both went out in round seven, which required a spell-off to determine who would receive the trophy for third place.

Rippee correctly spelled “impulse” and “sympathy” to capture the spot.

Additional contestants were Logan Daugherty, Bradford Elementary; Rebekah Prasuhn, Ansonia

Elementary; DJ Steen, Mississinawa Valley Elementary; Arizona Adkins, Tri-Village Elementary; Zoe Kellems, Franklin Monroe Elementary; Ethan Fee, Franklin Monroe Junior High; Chris Lockhart, Bradford Junior High; Cayla Batten, Versailles Middle School; and Liam Chadwick, Arcanum Elementary.

The Darke County Educational Service Center added a new contest to this year’s event. The Spelling Bowl featured all of the school champions and their runners-up in a spelling challenge that pitted school against school.

Four rounds of 12 words each were posed to the students. The first person to buzz in was given the opportunity to spell the word. The team with the most correctly spelled words was the champion.

Arcanum Elementary and Junior High was declared the inaugural champion of the Spelling Bowl. The team included Rippee, Liam Chadwick, Aiden Psczulkoski and Krystin Monroe.

Tim Nealeigh served as pronouncer for the event.

Judges were Angela McMurry and Bill Nellis. Patty Bernhard served as the roundkeeper.

Wellness Challenge leads to healthy lifestyles and choices

BY BOB ROBINSON ASSOC. EDITOR brobinson@earlybirdpaper.com

Katie Bigelow looks at the video she took when the students were told they’d won the national Flocabulary contest and will be “Shouted Out” on Jan. 15. This brief video is available at Bluebag Media. (Bob Robinson)

South fifth graders win national Flocabulary contest

BY BOB ROBINSON ASSOC. EDITOR brobinson@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – “If I would migrate this winter and move to a warmer place, I would bring my sister with me in the bunny hole to Hawaii.”

“Bunny hole to Hawaii,” said Katie Bigelow, Intervention Specialist at Greenville South Middle School. She laughed… “I think that might be the one that did it!” The drawing that went with the written response to the prompt showed two rabbits surrounded by snow; between them was the “bunny hole” that would take the student and her sister to Hawaii.

According to Bigelow, her students watch the Flocabulary videos to help learn vocabulary words.

Each Friday she has her fifth grade students watch the “Week in Rap Junior” video, which tells about current events. At the beginning of each video, Flocabulary does a short 5-second “shout-out” to a school that has won the Shout-Out contest. On Dec. 17 Bigelow and her students did a short video and each student responded to the prompt… “If you could migrate this winter and move to a warmer place, where would you go?

Would you bring anything or anyone with you?”

“We won!!” she said.

The next day she got an email saying her class had won and they will be “shouted out” to in their Week in Rap Junior video on Jan. 15. This is a national contest open to all K-5 classrooms, she added. “Out of the hundreds of classes, and thousands of students, these 12 students’ submissions were considered the best!

“This is a huge deal!!!”

Bigelow took videos of the kids when she told them they won, also when they saw the 5-second video that featured them…

“I wish you all could have seen their faces when we told them the good news,” she said in a letter to the families of the children. “I am so incredibly proud of these kiddos!!!”

All responses to the prompt were creative and fun, Bigelow noted. Most, like the student who would take his cat, or the one who would take four of his friends, were going to Hawaii. They weren’t interested in the bunny hole, however. They chose to fly.

Then there is the student who said she would go to Florida where she would buy a camel at a store in the mall. She also said she planned to buy some clothes and make friends.

FISH FRY WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10

GREENVILLE – They travelled 10,515 miles… about the same distance as Greenville to NYC to Orlando to Austin to LA to Seattle to Montreal to Maine and back home. Nearly 4,000 people registered; 3,392 individuals and 97 teams completed one or more of 14 races… It was the 2015 Darke County Wellness Challenge and over 100 people gathered at the Brethren Retirement Community’s Brick Room Jan. 17 to receive their awards for top “points” earned.

Individual awards went to first through third place in 14 age categories for each, male and female. The top three teams – Addie Girl, Yolo and CIA – were recognized; and overall point winners Justin Marshall and Amy Brandt received $100 Visa Gift Cards.

A $1,000 scholarship was awarded to Ansonia High School graduate Ashley Lewis, who will be

attending Edison State Community College, Darke County Campus, for accounting. “We are excited to be able to award this scholarship,” said Phillip Pierri, Wellness Challenge Committee Member. “We wish her best of luck with her upcoming schooling… and her participation in the Wellness Challenge this year.”

“The awards event went very well,” said Shelly Acker, Wellness Challenge committee member, adding it was also a successful year for the challenge. The races promote community wellness, healthy lifestyles and comradery. “It’s about health and exercise… it’s about a healthy community!”

According to Pierri, what started as the Wayne HealthCare Series became the Darke County Wellness Challenge “because we were looking to focus on an all-around wellness challenge rather than just a running series. It’s great seeing our community come together to help pro-

Ansonia graduate Ashley Lewis accepts her $1,000 scholarship to Edison State Community College. She is studying accounting.

mote healthy choices and healthy lifestyles.”

Pierri added the series isn’t just for runners trying to get first place, rather “it’s for all ages trying to make a change in their lives for the better.”

Proceeds from the races help support different nonprofit and community organizations, Acker noted. Presenting sponsor of the Challenge is Wayne HealthCare; the Participating Sponsors are Brethren Retirement Community and Family Health.

Liberty Tax has new home in Greenville

BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The businesses are not new to Greenville, but they do have a new location. On Jan. 2, Liberty Tax Service and Associates Staffing opened at 1324 Wagner Ave., in the Wagner Square Plaza.

According to Rick Brownlee, owner, Associates Staffing has been providing employment opportunities for local residents and businesses for the past eight years. The business specializes in general labor and clerical staffing. The business was previously located on State Route 121,

north of Greenville.

Three years ago, Brownlee opened a Liberty Tax Service in downtown Greenville. According to Landon Brockman, executive development manager, the service sets itself apart from other tax services by guarantying fantastic customer service and the most accurate tax return. They will thoroughly exam each customer’s tax situation.

They want to make getting your taxes prepared fun. “We know taxes can be challenging and stressful,” said Stephanie Robinson, Liberty Tax Service Community Outreach Coordinator. “So we want to provide customers the best

Rick Brownlee, owner of Associates Staffing and Liberty Tax Service, is joined by employees and members of the Darke County Chamber of Commerce as he cuts the ribbon at their new location.

experience possible.”

Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, and by appointment on Sunday. For more information, call (937) 569-4327 or visit www.lib-

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To celebrate the new location for both businesses, a Grand Opening Celebration was held along with a ribbon cutting by the Darke County Chamber of Commerce.

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According to Acker, of the 3,392 participants 57 ran seven races (and received a DCWC towel), and 44 ran nine or more races (and received a T-shirt).

Three individuals actually ran all 14 races.

“We want to thank everyone who supports the challenge,” Pierri added.

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Laverne Russell Lavy’s Corner Mart And Tanning Station Lcnb National Bank Learning Friends Pre School Lee A. Jackson Farms Leeper Dairy Lefeld Plumbing & Heating Leis Farms Leroy Wilson Letitia Deweese Lewisburg Container Lifetime Embroidery Linda Bundy Linda Godown Little Time Handyman & Lawn Service Littman - Thomas Ins. Agency Livestock Express Inc Log Cabin Corral Longenecker Construction Lonnie Printz Trucking Lorinda Hicks Lorys Bohman Lowes Luke Osterloh Family Luke Post Farms Lyle Bixler Realty Lyme Farms M & M Inline Performance M & Z Boer Goats M K T Farms Magie Wonder Acres Hereford Hogs Mainline Supply Marcia Gephart Mar-Creek Materials Llc Marcus Excavating Maria Stein Grain Mark & Amy Loy Mark & Cindy Libert Mark & Lois Eilerman Marker Family Show Pigs Martin Bros Farms Martin’s Concessions Marvin Fourman Mary Logsdon Matheson Acre Matt & Morgan Aultman And Family Matt And Nikki Hiestand Max & Linda Subler May Farms May Financial Group Mayo Family Farms Mcdade Home Improvemens Mcdade Show Feed Mcdonald & Son Inc. Mceldowney Family Mcintosh Plumbing Mckenna Trucking Mcmiller’s Carryout Meadowbrook Farms Meckes & Associates Medicine & More Meier Dirksen Feeder Calves Melvin & Mary Ann Stucke Members Choice Credit Union Menke Consulting Mennel Milling/Troy Elevator Mercer Co Stor & Lock Mercer County Electric Mercer Savings Bank Merchants Bank Of Indiana Meredith Heating& Air Metzger Oil Llc Metzner Window & Door Michael Trucking Mideast Machinery Movers Midwest Auctioneers & Realty Inc Mike & Amy Denlinger Mike & Jaylene Garbig Mike & Sue Hissong Mike And Linda Rhoades Mike Bubeck Plumbing Mike Bulcher Farms Mike Kahlig & Sons Inc. Mike Lavy Electric Llc Mike Light Mike Miller & Family Mike Oliver & Family Mike Whitesel & Family Mike York Electric Heating & A/C Mike’s Barn & Yard Mike’s Cheese Shack Mikesell Show Pigs Miller’s Tavern Mj Baker Farms Modern Impressions Moeller Trucking Monnica Goubeaux Monsanto Seed Moody Auto Sales Llc Moody Auto Service, Inc Moorman Waterproofing Mote & Associates Mr Plow Snow & Truck Equipment Mr. C’s Show Goats Mr. M’s Food Ms. America Murphy’s Nursery Mycogen Seeds Myers Excavating Llc Nathan & Laura Hunt And Family Nathan Miley Farms - Beck’s Hybrids Nature’s Reflections Neal Stangler Nealeigh Veterinary Service Neanen Show Barrows Scott, Kristi, & Mykenzie Neanen-Meyers Show Pigs Ned & Emily Bucholtz New Bremen Dairy Queen New Madison Kiwanis Nexus Marketing Nfo Nicole Pohlman - Attorney Nmp Norman And Judy Warner Norman Weimer/Weimer Electronics North Lanes Farm North Star Auto Sales & Service

North Star Heating & Plumbing Oakes Door Service Inc. Ohio & Indiana Roofing Old National Bank Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home On The Bit Equestrian Center Original Kettle Korn & Nuts Orme Hardware Of Arcanum Osborne Logistics Group Otte Ag Llc Overtime Ins. And Investments L.L.C. Pamela’s Intimate Apparel Pampered Pets Grooming Llc Parlor Antiques Pat Gigandet/Mary Kay Cosmetic Pat Warner Patsy Prestel Patty Hunt Paul Morrison Family Show Pigs Paul Sherry Klingshirn Trucking Paula’s Diner Paul’s Bbq New Weston Pence Concessions People’s Bank Perdue Racing Grandma & Grandpa Perdue Perez Show Cattle Performance Mortgage - Kristina Rohrer Peterson & Stachler, P.C. Petey’s Pizza Petitjean Bros. Construction Phelan Insurance Phi Ins./Deanna Hunt Phil Bietry Love Rd. Mayor Philinda Neanen Farm Philipp Zimmer Crop Insurance Phillip Sease Phoenix Farms Pickrel Bros Picnics Pizza And Grille Pierce, O’dell & Whtesel Berkshire Show Pine Row Transportation, Kirt/ Sarah Drew Pinney’s Tanning Salon Pioneer Seed - Denny Cool Pioneer Seed/Jon Peacock Pitsburg Pizza & Grill Plowboy Snow Removal Plumbsmith Heating, Air & Plumbing Poeppelman Farms Pohl Transportation Post Welding Potato Tornados & More Concession Prairie View Farms Inc. Prasuhn Family Farms Precision Agri Services Inc. Precision Strip Premier Crop Insurance Llc Prenger Fiinancial Services, Inc. Prengers Implement Store Puckett Trucking Pullins Drainage R & B Enterprises R & M Weaver R & R Stables R And D Gutters R J Machine & Tool - Angela & Rob Hart R.E. Skillings Supplies R.H.C Farms, Llc Rainbow Acconting Service Rainbow Acres Boer Goats/ Gary&Justin Clawson Rainbow Sales And Service Ramey Family Randall E Breaden Law Office Randy Fourman Construction Rb Cox Insurance Agency Rdr Transport Rebecca Wysong & Family Red & Ruth’s Tavern Reel Easy Walleye Charters Reichert Construction Reid Health Reier Auto Renaissance Nutrition/Daniel Schrader Renewal By Anderson Rest Haven Nursing Home Richard Edwards Auctioneer Richard Grow Richard Pruitt Richmond Builders Supply Richmond Hydraulic Ser. & Ind. Trucks Rick & Brenda Smedley Rick Perales Rideout Stables Rinehart’s Lawn Care & Landscaping Risman Llc Rismiller Farms Custom Baling Rj Winner Farms Robert & Barbara Lynch Robert Amspaugh Robert And Karen Triplett Robert Berger Rob’s Auto Parts Rock Chuckers Llc Rodney Hill Roessner Energy Products Rogers Grain Inc. Rojak Farms Rolling Acres Kennel - Leo & Pam Kramer Rolling M Auction - Mark Murphy Romers Catering & Entertainment Facility Ron & Betsy Smith Ron & Velma Holthaus Ron And Karen Bucholtz Ron Crist, Auctioneer Ron Rismiller Ronny & Mandi Richards Rosenthall Orthodontics Rossburg Acres Rowland Truck & Equipment Roxanne St Myers

R & J Enterprises Greenville Ace Hardware* Aesthetic Powder Coating Hollaing Excavating Inc. Cy Schweiterman Drainage Graves-Fearon Agency Ross-Medford Farms Llc Leo & Diane Dunlap Hittle’s Buick Gmc Farmers State Bank Whirlpool Corp* Troutwine Auto Sales Kenn-Feld Group

Roy & Myrte Hutchinson Ruchty Builders, Inc Rudy, Inc. Ruhenkamp Farms-Ft. Loramie Ohio Rumpke Waste Inc Rural King # 77 Rusty And Melodie Rickard Ryan Insurance Agency- Buckeye Ryan Langenkamp Ryan W. Denniston Family S & K Stables S. M. Stachler Farms Inc. Sam & Trina Faulkner Sam’s Place Samuel & Ann Robinson Sando Lincolns & Shropshires Sandy Greer Saunders Towing &Recovery Sauser Excavating Scammahorn Family Farms Schirbyz Party Rental Schlechty Family Farms Schlechty’s Sports Bar & Grill Schmerge Chiropractic Llc Schoenlein Trucking & Salvage Schultz Motors Scioto Industrial Cleaning Scott & Cindy Riffle/ Stewart Seeds Scott & Julie Sease Scott & Rise Labig Scott Garrison Scott Stickley Trucking Scott Zumbrink, Treasurer Scott’s Electric Scott’s Seed Service, Pioneer Sales Sean And Jennifer Gerber Pioneer Hi-Bred Second National Bank Trust Department Seed Consultants,Inc. Service Company Inc. Seth Miller Show Steers Shad & Liz Sebring Shaffer Maintenance Shane & Heidi Varvel & Family Sharie Puderbaugh Sharon Lapp Sheriff Toby Spencer Sherri Miller & Alvin Jordan Sherwin Williams - Jason Byrum Shirley Rasor, Realtor-Leis Realty Shives Concessions Shooting Star Boers Shuttleworth Family Farms Sidney Spouting Service Sign Grafx Silver Spur Singer Sled Rental Six K Farms Slyder Auction Services Smith Farms, Keir & Shawn Smith Smith’s Auto Service Snack Shop Snap Fitness Snap Fitness Bj Paulus Snyder & Todd Builders Sorensen Insurance Agency Sound Tech Sowers Construction Spartan Crop Ins.-Chad Hall Specialty Hybrids Spencer Landscaping , Inc. Spille Family Farms Spirit Medical Transport Spitler Family Trust Sportsmens Lodge Motel Srt Trucking Llc S-S Farm St. Henry Tile Co. Stachler Concrete Stacy Ward Stanger Seed Service Star Greenhouses Inc. Stariways To Wellness State Farm Ins. Co’s Josh Brooks State Farm Ins. - Jim Gable State Farm Insurance, Brian Gruber State Rep Steve Huffman Stateline Stingers Steinke Tractor Sales Steve & Diana Stebbins Steve & Patty Warren & Family Steve And Eileen Litchfield Steve Brumbaugh Stewart Farms Stillwater Farm Stillwater Welding Llc Stoneyview Farms Stuck On You Photography Stump Show Stock Sue & Larry Marshall Sue’s Salads/Sue Grile Sumerel Tire Superior Federal Credit Union Svg Chevrolet Swag-N-Shine Wheel Polishing Sweet Annie’s Cabin Synergy Yoga/Lois Bunger System Design Group T & C Motor Sports T & J Printz Farms T & K Cattle Tacketts Nubien Goat Ranch Talbert Commodities Tangles A Unique Hair Nail & Tanning Salon Ted & Nancy Hicks Ted Beckman, Prudential Ted Bowers Ted Finnarn, Attorney Terra Cotta Acres Terry Hartnagle The Bootery The Bruce Feltz Family The Flower Patch The Hair Hut The Heidout Restaurant & Bar Llc The Hershey Bar & Grill Familyrestaurant The Howard Family

The Meat Shop The Studio The Train Stop The Winery At Versailles Thelma Denling Theora Rismiller Thiebeau Maine-Anjou Third Base Bar At Frenchtown Thompson Seed Service Thornton’s Small Engines Thunderstruck Percherons Tim & Connie Rhoades Tim Stebbins Excavating Timmerman Farms Timmon’s Water Systems Tkm Auto & Tire, Llc Tnt Apparel Tod Carroll Construction Todd Kessler Family Tom & Darlene Hill Tom & Gail Riegle Tom & Helen Schoenlein Tom & Jayne Harrod & Fam. Tom & Jenny Crandall Tom & Kelly Detling Tom & Shelly Hill Tom & Susan Denling Tom And Joyce Mikesell Tom Hunt Family Tom Labig Tom Sargent & Family Tony & Anita Knapke & Family Farms Tony’s Barber Shop Touch Of Heart Therapeutic Medical Massage Trackside Farms Tractor Supply Trademark Photography Travis Fliehman Attorney Treaty Realty John Hannan Treaty Soil Treva Whistler Trever Manuel Trey Manuel Tri County Trophies Triple G Old English Game Farm Triple G Poultry Triple J&K Farms Troy & Jan Manuel Troy & Rita King Tupperware, Velvet Grow Twin Valley Equipment Inc Twinbrook Farms Tyler Fritz Construction Tyler King Ullerys Homemade Ice Cream Uncle Seth Klingshirn Unger’s Rabbitry Us Bank Valentine Feed & Show Supply Vanden Bosch Family Vanhorn Family Farms Vcc Versailles Christian Church Veitch Farms Versailles Fitness Center Versailles Savings & Loan Vigortone Vore’s Welding & Steel Inc Wabash Way Waco Warehouse Walls Brothers Asphalt Walls Materials Walnut Hill Farm Equipment Wampler Sausage Warner Seeds Watson’s Hay & Straw Waymire Utility Barns & Gazebos Wayne & Sue Detling Wayne & Terri Light Wayne And Craig Bowman Concessions Wayne Builders Supply/St. Henry Tile Co. Wayne Healthcare Weedman Concessions Weimer Acres Weissway Farms Weldy’s Dairy Bar Werling & Sons Wes & Claire Wirrig Wes And Patti Jetter Western Ohio Asphalt Sealing Western Ohio Chiropractic Westfall Plumbing And Heating Westlake Equipment Wetzel Construction Whirlpool Fdc Associates Whistle Stop Bar & Grill Whittington Produce Wick’s Rabbit Ranch Wieland Jewelers Wigro Construction Wilbur Ellis Company Wilcox Racing Wilcox Show Cattle Wilcox Sisters Wiley Well Drilling Wiley Well Drilling Wilker Catering Wilkins Farms William Siefring Farms Williamsburg Stockyard Williamson Insurance Llc Winners Meat Farm Winners Stockyard-Osgood Wissman Window And Door Woodbury Welding Inc. Woods Machine & Tool Worch Lumber Co Wuebker Farms Llc Wwa Farms/ Custon Manure Pumping Yeah Man Trucking Inc. Yost Trucking Llc Zach Stammen Dairy Nutrit.Barton/ Kiefer Zechar-Bailey Funeral Home Ziegler Tire Zumbrink Brothers

Electronic device classes at library GREENVILLE – Greenville Public Library is offering Device Classes that will provide basic information, helpful answers to common questions, useful web-links, and some tech tips to keep your device running like new. You’ll learn how to download apps and to set up an email account. If you have specific questions, email them to teacher Warren Richards ahead of time so he can add them to the class at warren@greenvillepubliclibrary.org.

Classes are scheduled from 1-3 p.m. in the Library’s upstairs meeting room. Each has a cap of five people since there will be a lot of one on one teaching and help. They take place on the following Fridays in February: 5th Kindle E-readers (Kindle

Warren Richards

and Paperwhite); 12th Kindle Fire (all “Fire” series); 19th - iPad and iPhone; 26th – Android.

Call 548-3915 or stop in the Library to sign up.

Livestock Mortality Composting GREENVILLE – Poultry, dairy, swine, beef cattle and other livestock producers wanting to learn economically and environmentally beneficial ways to handle the death of their animals can earn livestock mortality composting certification through a course offered by experts from Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.

The workshop begins at 6 p.m. Feb. 10, at the Anderson Marathon Ethanol, 5728 Sebring Warner Road, Greenville. Registration is $10, which includes

a workbook and certificate.

Download the registration flyer at http://go.osu.edu/ livestockcomposting.

Participants will receive a manual which outlines the processes, procedures, rules and regulations regarding livestock mortality composting. For more information contact Sam Custer at custer.2@osu. edu.

For more detailed information, visit the Darke County OSU Extension website at www.darke. osu.edu, the OSU Extension Darke County Facebook page or contact Sam Custer, at 548-5215.

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Indictments for rape, kidnapping and heroin GREENVILLE – R. Kelly Ormsby, III, prosecuting attorney for Darke County, released the following report on Grand Jury activity recently conducted by the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

David A. Elliott, Greenville – Indicted on a charge of Possession of Heroin based upon an investigation by the Greenville Police Department.

Jonathan M. Hayes, Ansonia – Indicted on a charge of Possession of Heroin based upon an investigation by the Ansonia Police Department.

Joshua E. Zennie, Dayton – Indicted on a charge of Felonious Assault based upon an investigation by the Darke County Sheriff’s Office.

Eric T. Henson, Greenville – Indicted on a charge of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Meth) based upon an investigation by the Darke County Sheriff’s Office.

Robert L. Redditt, Jr., Greenville – Indicted on a charge of Possession of Heroin based upon an investigation by the Greenville Police Department.

Rufus W. King, Jr., Union City – Indicted on a

Honor’s List

TOLEDO - Charlene Wright, of Greenville, was awarded honors for the Fall 2015 semester at Mercy College of Ohio. To be named on the Honor’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.3 or higher and be enrolled for 6-11 credit hours.

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PRODUCE SPECIALS ................................................

4 lb. Bags California Seedless

NAVEL ORANGES 2.49ea ................................................

8 oz. Whole White

MUSHROOMS 2/3.00 ................................................

Red Ripe On the Vine

TOMATOES 1.99lb ................................................

Florida Extra Large Honey

TANGARINES .59ea ................................................

10 lb Russet

LIMIT 1 WHITE POTATOES 1.99 ea ................................................

Roma TOMATOES 1.29lb ................................................

DAIRY SPECIALS ................................................

Smith Dairy Yellow “Super Jugs” Skim, 1% or 2%

MILK 1.49ea Limit one with additional $30.00 purchase (whole milk $1.69) ................................................

Smith Dairy 16 oz.

French Onion Dip or reg. $2.19 SOUR CREAM 2.59ea ................................................

Yoder’s 8 oz. reg. $2.59 SHREDDED CHEESES 1.99ea ................................................

Essential Everyday 1 lb. Soft Spread MARGARINE reg. 99¢ QUARTERS .79ea ................................................

Minute Maid 59 oz.

Premium reg. $4.69 ORANGE JUICE 2.49ea ................................................

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

Smith Dairy 56 oz. Quality reg. $3.69 ICE CREAM 2.99ea ................................................

10.5-11.25 oz. New York reg. $3.29 Garlic Breadsticks or Garlic

GARLIC TEXAS TOAST 1.99ea ................................................

MEAT SPECIALS In Store Made BULK or STUFFED

ITALIAN PORK SAUSAGE 2.79lb ................................................

Lipari Pepperjack, Co-Jack or

COLBY MINI CHEESES 3.49lb ................................................

Butterball Hickory

SMOKED TURKEY HAM 3.19lb ................................................

Eckrich

20 oz. Macaroni & Cheese reg. $3.69 or 24 oz.

BOB EVANS MASHED POTATOES 2.99ea ................................................

Arctic Shores 16 oz.

reg. $5.99

Farm Fresh 48 oz. IQF Ready to Cook

reg. $8.99

Eckrich 14 oz. Skinless

reg. $3.99

COD FILLETS 4.49ea ................................................

CHICKEN WINGS 6.99lb ................................................

FRIED TURKEY BREAST 4.69lb ................................................

SMOKED SAUSAGE 1.99lb ................................................

OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST 4.69lb ................................................

PORK SHOULDER STEAK 1.49lb ................................................

CAJUN TURKEY BREAST 4.99lb ................................................

PORK LOIN ROAST 1.49lb ................................................

Eckrich

Eckrich

Eckrich

BUFFALO STYLE CHICKEN BREAST 4.99lb ................................................

Eckrich

COTTO SALAMI 4.09lb ................................................

Eckrich

ROAST BEEF 6.29lb ................................................

Eckrich

HONEY LOAF 4.79lb ................................................

Eckrich 98% Fat Free

IMPORTED COOKED HAM 4.99lb ................................................

Bone-In Boston Butt

Sirloin End

Bone-In Center Cut

SMOKED PORK LOIN CHOPS 3.49lb ................................................

73% Lean in 3 lb. or Larger Pkg

GROUND BEEF 2.89lb ................................................

Boneless Beef Arm Chuck Shoulder SWISS ROAST 3.99lb ................................................

Boneless Beef Arm Chuck Shoulder SWISS STEAK 4.19lb ................................................

Boneless Beef STEW MEAT 4.19lb ................................................

Boneless Beef Eye or Round STEAKS 3.99lb ................................................

Eckrich 97% Fat Free

HONEY BAKED HAM 3.49lb ................................................

Eckrich Jumbo All Meat

BOLOGNA 2.19lb ................................................

½ Ground Chuck ½ Smoked Bacon

SQUEALIN’ COW PATTIES 100% MOO-OINKIN GOOD

GROCERY SPECIALS Mikesell’s 10 oz Family Size reg. $3.29 POTATO CHIPS 1.99ea ................................................

Assorted 12 pack 12 oz. cans 7-UP PRODUCTS 3.29ea ................................................

Nabisco 14.4 oz. reg. $4.39 Honey Maid

Ragu 16-24 oz.

reg. $2.89

Charmin 12 Pack Double reg. $9.49 Roll Ultra Soft Limit One

NUTTER BUTTER ROUNDS 2.79ea ................................................

PASTA SAUCE 1.69ea ................................................

JACK’S PIZZAS 2.49ea ................................................

GRAHAM CRACKERS 2.69ea ................................................

Essential Everyday 12-16 reg. $1.59 Macaroni, Assorted Pasta and SPAGHETTI .99ea ................................................

Nabisco 11.3-15.35 oz reg. $4.19 OREO COOKIES 2.79ea ................................................

Nabisco 11.8 oz reg. $3.69

GROCERY SPECIALS ................................................

BATHROOM TISSUE 5.99ea ................................................

50 oz. Liquid Laundry Detergent

reg. $9.39

128 oz

reg. $3.79

18.5 oz.

reg. $2.89

14.5-15 oz. Red Gold

reg. $1.89

Swanson 16 oz.

Hungry Man

reg. $3.89

12 inch

reg. $3.49

TV DINNERS 2.49ea ................................................

Essential Everyday 24 oz. reg. $1.39

SQUEEZE KETCHUP .89ea ................................................

11.25 oz. Cookie Crisp, 12.2 oz. Cinnamon Toast Crunch or 12 oz Cheerios reg. 4.19-4.99

GENERAL MILLS CEREALS 2.49ea ................................................

Puffs 56-64 count “Cubes” reg. $1.59 FACIAL TISSUE .99ea ................................................

Bounty 6 Pack reg. $9.99 Big Roll Limit One PAPER TOWELS 5.99ea ................................................

Planter’s 16 oz. Cocktail reg. $4.49 Peanuts or Dry Roasted PEANUTS 2.99ea ................................................

TIDE 5.99ea ................................................

TRADEWINDS TEA 2.79ea ................................................

PROGRESSO SOUPS 4/5.00 ................................................

TOMATOES .99ea ................................................

charge of Failure to Comply with Order or Signal of Police Officer based upon an investigation by the Union City, Ohio Police Department.

Todd A. Kuhn, Greenville – Indicted on a charge of Possession of Heroin, Possession of Drug Abuse Instruments, Operating While Under the Influence and Failure to Reinstate License based upon an investigation by the Darke County Sheriff’s Office.

Paul E. Brown, Jr., Greenville – Indicted on a charge of Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals for the Manufacture of Drugs (Meth) based upon an investigation by the Darke County Sheriff’s Office.

David Tinkham, New Madison – Indicted on a charge of three counts of Rape and four counts of Sexual Battery based upon an investigation by the Darke County Sheriff’s Office.

Ryan M. Reynolds, Union City – Indicted on a charge of Kidnapping and Having Weapons While Under Disability based upon an investigation by the Darke County Sheriff’s Office.

Jonathan P. Smith, Greenville – Indicted on a charge of Possession of Heroin based upon an investigation by the Darke County Sheriff’s Office.

Joseph M. Cheadle, Ansonia – Indicted on a charge of Domestic Violence based upon an investigation by the Ansonia Police Department.

Tiffany B. Swiger, Greenville – Indicted on a charge of Failure to Register based upon an investigation by the Darke County Sheriff’s Office.

On hand for the ribbon cutting were agents Michael Dean, Vicki Day, Angie Le Master, Mike Cady, and Doug Thurber. Also pictured are Ron Pruitt, UC Chamber of Commerce (UCCC) president; Carla Benge, UCCC executive director; Ted Leahey, UC Preservation Society president; Amanda Jones, UCCC director; Zachary Pruitt, UC Ohio mayor elect; Scott Stahl, UC Ohio mayor; Jim Hufford, UCCC director; and Susan Crank, UCCC treasurer.

Ribbon cut for DeanCady Group in UC UNION CITY – The Union City IN-OH Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Dec. 16 for the Dean-Cady Group Insurance Agency, 227 W. Oak St., Union City, Ind. The Dean-Cady Group is an independent insurance agency offering all lines of insurance products including home, auto, business, farm, and life. They represent several insurance companies and are licensed to write business in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. They can

be reached at (765) 6910047, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday appointments are also available.

Each agent specializes in the following: Michael Dean - commercial and agribusiness insurance Vicki Day - farm, personal lines, small business Angie Le Master - personal lines Mike Cady – business transportation Doug Thurber - financial products and life

ABMS STUDENTS HONORED

ARCANUM – Arcanum-Butler Middle School recently recognized its Students of the Month for November. Shown are (front row) Lani Hollinger, Lidia Shearer, Lea Huffgarden, Audrey Ball, (back row) Aiden Psczulkoski, Carson Magnani, Shane Jackson, and Ashton Etherington.

The November T-Shirt Tuesday Winners are Ashton Paul, Jacob Rice, Lea Huffgarden, Tristan Delk and Carson Magnani.

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American made guitars: Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Martin. 937-692-5262 SPECIAL NOTICES DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Cars/Trucks, running or Free Towing, All Papernot UP TO $500. Free work Taken Care Of. pick-up. 937-423-2703 CALL 1-800-895-7416 or 937-621-5809 WANTED TO BUY BUYING OLD GUITARS, Banjos, Mandolins & Amplifiers. Bring them to Bach to Rock Music, 334 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH for an offer. 937547-1970, email: bachtorock@earthlink.net

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Looking for your next opportunity?

At Country View Family Farms, we pride ourselves in raising healthy pigs to make quality pork for our families and yours. We currently have multiple FT and PT positions open at our Sky View Farm located in Lynn, Deer Ridge Farm and Red Key Farm located in Ridgeville, IN. Health benefits, overtime, bonuses, PTO, 401k, wellness program and on-the-job training are available! You also have the opportunity to grow your skills with our level training programs that can include wage increases.

Farm experience is helpful, but not necessary.

APPLY TODAY! at www.cvff.com/employment.

If you have additional questions, please call Nick Bruns at 937-670-6494.

Country View Family Farms is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

MUSIC COORDINATOR Oakland known for its hospitality is

seeking a friendly individual with a passion for music to help plan and coordinate the music for all worship services while working with the church staff. This position is $500 stipend per month for approximately 12-15 hours per week.

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Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-5355727 HELP WANTED Livestock auction facilities in Eaton, OH is looking for part-time experienced Barn Help to work every Tuesday from 7am to completion of the sale. Qualified candidates contact Scott Rittenhouse at 937-456-4161 or 617 S Franklin St, Eaton, OH 45320

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LET’S TALK ABOUT THE “BENEFITS” OF WORKING AT BRC!

STNA’S– Full & Part Time All Shifts LPN – Full Time 2nd shift – Part Time 1st & 2nd shifts

RESIDENT ASSISTANTS

– Full Time-2nd Shift Part Time-1st & 2nd Shift

BHCS HOME HEALTH CAREGIVERS

– Flexible Schedule

FLOOR CARE TECHNICIAN

Kendra Anglero, Benefits Coordinator

– 1st Shift Part Time (floor experience a plus!)

Contact: Linda Kirk, HR Coordinator linda.kirk@bhrc.org 750 Chestnut St. Greenville, OH 45331

www.bhrc.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Call 937-316-3782 or stop at our office

639 Wagner Ave., Suite D, Greenville

Now Hiring Experienced OTR Drivers

PATROL OFFICER

For the City of Greenville, Ohio Salary range $39,624. $55,868.

Medical, retirement, vacation benefits Visit: cityofgreenville. org/jobs for full details PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION POSITIONS AVAILABLE

• Start at 45¢/mile OTR • National Network Mileage Pay (PC Miler) • 70% Driver and Family Health Insurance Company Paid • (11) Paid Holiday(s) / Vacation Pay After (6) Months • Longevity Pay ($100 Each Year With Company) • Visit/Call Us For Details Of Our Benefit & Pay Package(s)

TransAlliance, LLC | 4667 US RT 127 | Greenville, OH www.transallianceonline.com | 937-548-8400

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc

Full time positions available for processing department. Positions are responsible for assembly and distribution of product for shipment to customers. Position reports to Processing Manager.

Very Competitive Pay

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For ad to appear in Sunday’s Early Bird, order blank with payment must be received in our office NO LATER THAN NOON THURSDAY!

Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance KSOP and 401(k) Apply in person: 3078 Washington Rd Rossburg, OH Or Call 937.337.9576 Hrs. 8 am-5:00 pm EEO/M/F/V/II

Come and join Team BRC! Nurse Manager

1st Shift ~ Full Time Must be an RN in State of Ohio!

Plan Nursing Care Supervise Nursing Staff & STNA’s Provide Leadership On-Call Rotation Long Term Care experience is a plus!

Contact: Linda Kirk, HR Coordinator linda.kirk@bhrc.org Complete an application online or in lobby.

750 Chestnut St., Greenville, OH 45331 www.bhrc.org Equal Opportunity Employer

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HELP WANTED PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT: Part-tme position for a licensed physical therapist assistant for home health in the Darke County area.

Email resume to rjhibner@yahoo.com

LEGAL NOTICE

Responsible & dependable individuals needed to deliver Early Birds in the Arcanum, Laura & Versailles areas. They are motor routes. Driver’s license, proof of insurance & dependable vehicle required.If you are interested, please contact Becky S. at 937547-0851 and leave your name, address & phone number, if no answer

Drivers wanted - Home most nights. Dedicated lanes. Late model equipment. Must have Class A CDL. Tanker endorsement helpful.

Clean driving record.

New Class A grads welcome. Competitive pay rates. Contact us at 937-547-9633 or stop by 9159 SR 118, Ansonia, or email wendy@ shurgreenfarms.com FRONT OFFICE & Billing Help needed for Physician’s office.

Medical background required. Experience preferred. Send resume to: FO/BH, c/o The Early Bird, 5312 SebringWarner Rd, Greenville, OH 45331

CITY OF GREENVILLE

On January 19, 2016, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: • Resolution #16-01 authorizing accepting bid for Ohio/East Main Street Intersection projects. This resolution has an emergency clause.

• Resolution #16-02 authorizing S/S Dir. to enter into contract with Mote & Associates for Professional Engineering Services in 2016.

• Resolution #16-03 adopting a housing revolving loan fund plan • Ordinance #16-04 appropriating funds necessary for the various departments and offices of the City of Greenville for 2016.

This ordinance has an emergency clause.

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.

Vicki Harris, Clerk Greenville City Council Approved: Eric Brand, Law Director 1/24, 1/31 2T

PROBATE COURT OF DARKE COUNTY, OHIO GREENVILLE, OH

THE ESTATE OF ELVIN E. HITTLE, Deceased CASE NO. 15-1-268 JASON ASLINGER, JUDGE

PUBLICATION OF NOTICE

TO CAROL BROWN, INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ELVIN E. HITTLE, DECEASED, DARKE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, CASE NO. 15-1-268, otherwise whose name and last known place of residence is unknown, and whose present place of residence is unknown.

You are hereby notified that the decedent died on August 15, 2015, and you were named a beneficiary and that the decedent’s Will was admitted to probate on September 2, 2015, by the Probate Court of Darke County, Ohio. You must bring an action to contest the validity of the Will within four months after the Executor files an affidavit stating the Executor has given this notice.

JANET L. FEURER, Executor ESTATE OF ELVIN E. HITTLE By: Margaret B. Hayes Attorney for The Estate of Elvin E. Hittle 127 West Fifth Street Greenville, OH 45331 937-548-8995 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 3T

SERVICES OFFERED SNOW REMOVAL, large or small jobs. Also Mowing, Landscaping, Shrub Trimming, Spraying/Fertilizing. Reasonable rates. References available. Very dependable. 548-1716, ask for Justin

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work?

Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-208-6915 to start your application today!

WANTED Wanted: Used house trailers in good condition. Please call 937448-2974 FOR RENT 2 BR house in Arcanum. $550 monthly + security deposit.

Includes appl, 1 car garage. No pets. No smoking.

937-4590180 LAND CONTRACT Beautifully remodeled 3 BR, 1.5 ba w/ attached garage near G’ville park. Charming home includes hardwood floors, tiled bathroom, spacious kitchen w/dishwasher, finished walkout basement w/ sun-room & 2 fireplaces. 128 Imo Blvd. $3K down; $675.39/mo.

548-5053 1 bedroom apartment at 414 N Gray in Greenville. Range & refrigerator; washer/ dryer hookup. $350 per month + $350 Security Deposit + utilities. NO PETS! Call 548-9940 for Rental Application

GREENVILLE

STOR & LOCK

Truck Rentals

BOOK EARLY AND SAVE $$$

We are here to meet your storage and moving needs!

5328 Michelle Rd. Greenville

937-548-1075

Request for Quotes for Mowing Services

The Village of Ansonia is soliciting quotes for mowing services at various locations in the Village, as well as the Ansonia Cemetery. Parties interested in quoting for the 2016 mowing season shall submit a quote on the form supplied by the Village of Ansonia. Also, they shall carry property damage, and bodily injury insurance, as well as a pesticide applicator license.

Forms may be picked up at the Office of the Village Administrator, 202 North Main Street; Monday thru Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. Telephone requests to mail forms will also be accepted by calling 937.337.6781 ext. 1. Forms must be returned by 3 pm February 12, 2016.

Tom Welbaum Village Administrator CITY OF GREENVILLE, OHIO

OHIO – E MAIN INTERSECTION TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed Bids for the construction of the Ohio – E Main Intersection Traffic Signal Project will be received by the City of Greenville, Ohio, at the office of the Board of Control, c/o Janelle Cross, 100 Public Square, Greenville, OH 45331, until 10:00 a.m. local time on February 11, 2016, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project consists of constructing & installing a new traffic signal and related equipment and appurtenances.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis as indicated in the Bid Form.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: City of Greenville, Planning & Zoning Department, 100 Public Square, Greenville, Ohio 45331, c/o Janelle Cross.

Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Mondays through Thursdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., or Fridays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Bidding Documents also may be examined online at www.cityofgreenville.org Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office, during the hours indicated above, upon non-refundable payment of $34.00 for each set. Checks for Bidding Documents shall be payable to “City of Greenville”.

Upon request and receipt of the document payment indicated above plus shipping account number, the Issuing Office will transmit the Bidding Documents via delivery service. The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the Bidder’s date of receipt of the Bidding Documents.

Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. Bids will be accepted only from Planholders who have purchased plans and specifications for this project.

A pre-bid conference will not be held for this project. Written questions are due by 10:00 a.m. February 4, 2016. Submit written questions to jcross@cityofgreenville. org.

Each bidder is required to furnish with its proposal a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. Bid Security furnished in Bond form shall be issued by a surety company or corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety.

Each proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the proposal and all persons interested therein. Each bidder must submit evidence of its experiences on projects of similar size and complexity. The owner intends and requires that this project be completed no later than August 1, 2016.

All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable, use Ohio products, materials, services, and labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123 is required. The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F. Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements in Darke County and the City of Greenville, Ohio as determined by the Ohio Department of Commerce, Bureau of Wage and Hour Administration, 614.644.2239.

The City of Greenville reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any and or all bids.

The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F.

FOR RENT 2 BR apt, Castine. $475/mo + deposit & utilities. No pets. 937533-1687

Arcanum, 2 BR brick double, nice location.

W/D hookup, stove, fridge included. No pets, no smoking. $400.

937-547-1737 Very nice 4 BR home in scenic area of Wayne Lakes, 3746 S Middle Dr. High-efficiency furnace, central air, fireplace, oak cabinets, tiled bath, laundry room. Carport. Storage shed. No Pets or Smoking. $650/mo. 548-5053 benanzer.com Storage for personal & business use. Penske Truck Rentals. Call Greenville Stor & Lock.

548-1075, 5328 Michelle St Willow Place Apartments - We’re better than ever! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Call 937316-8489. Equal Housing Opportunity Very nice 4 BR home w/garage on corner lot, fenced-in yard, hardwood, W/D hookup, central air. Small pet friendly. No smoking.

600 Martin, Gnvl. $630/ mo. 548-5053. benanzer.com COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent. Great location on E Main St, high visibility. For more details 548-5264 LAND CONTRACT 3708 North Dr. 4 BR, 2ba, spacious home in Wayne Lakes. Central heat/air. Laundry room. Newer windows, siding, and cabinets & tiled kitchen. Beautiful high ceiling & 2nd story deck. $2K down, $585.24/mo. Purchase includes $4K towards remodeling. 548-5053 benanzer.com

AMISH CREW

Sam Schwartz

WANTS ANY TYPE OF: • Carpentry Work • Room Additions • Garages • Siding • Foundation Replacement • Crawl Space Work • Restoration • Roofs/Re-Roofs FREE ESTIMATES

260-701-8020

2 BR, 1 bath house close to Broadway.

Stove, fridge, water, sewer included in rent.

Washer/dryer hookup.

No smoking. No pets. $500/mo + security deposit. 937-548-6495 2 bedroom house in Greenville. 937-8750497 Very nice 1 BR ground floor apt in Grnvle park. Fridge, stove, w/d hookup. No Pets or Smoking. $380/mo.

548-5053 Water St. - Greenville.

1 br. Water & trash incl. $425 mo. + deposit.

937-548-5284 Nice 2 BR apt at 917C Gray Ave, Greenville,

by South Park. Offstreet parking, mowing & snow removal provided. $450/mo + electric & water. $400 deposit. No pets. Call Dave 621-4726 2 br, 1 bath house.

Oven/D/W,refrig/ provided. C/A, gas forced heat. Heated tile bathrm/kitchen floor, gas fireplace, dry basemt, detached 2 car garage, enclosed front porch, W/D hook-up. Recently renovated. Tenant pay utilities. $650 mo. 937459-2269 3 BR, 2 bath apt. Gnvl.

No Pets. No Metro. $465/mo.

937-5489302 or 417-0360 Upstairs 1 BR apt, Union City, OH. Living room, eat-in kitchen, full bath. W/D hookup. $300 deposit & rent.

937-423-8320 Greenville City: 3 BR house. Living room, eatin kitchen, dining room, full bath upstairs. 1/2 bath, utility room downstairs. W/D hookup, partial basement. Offstreet parking, outdoor shed. $600 deposit & rent. 937-423-8320

R&S Reck Mobile Home Park New Paris, Ohio

Mobile Homes for Rent Or Rent to Own Call

937-417-7111

PROBATE COURT OF DARKE COUNTY, OHIO

ANNETTE RANDALL, CO-EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF DORIS EILEEN HOSKINS AKA EILEEN HOSKINS, et al.

Plaintiffs, vs.

CASE NO. 2015-1-388 BARBARA JEAN BYRUM, et al.

Defendants.

LEGAL NOTICE

Defendants William Hartzell, Richard Hartzell, Larry Hartzell, Jackie Sue Hartzell, and the Unknown Heirs, Creditors, Devisees, Legatees, Administrators, Executors and Assigns of Doris Eileen Hoskins aka Eileen Hoskins, Deceased, whose last place of residence is unknown, and whose present place of residence is unknown will take notice that on January 8, 2016, Annette Randall, Alice Collins, and Bruce Hoskins, Co-Executors of the Estate of Doris Eileen Hoskins aka Eileen Hoskins, filed their Complaint by Executors to sell real estate in Case Number 2015-1-388 in the Probate Court of Darke County, 300 Garst Avenue, Greenville, Ohio 45331, asking the Court for authority to sell Decedent’s, Doris Eileen Hoskins aka Eileen Hoskins, real estate and for such other relief as the Court determines proper and applicable. Defendants William Hartzell, Richard Hartzell, Larry Hartzell, Jackie Sue Hartzell, and the Unknown Heirs, Creditors, Devisees, Legatees, Administrators, Executors and Assigns of Doris Eileen Hoskins aka Eileen Hoskins, Deceased, have or may claim an interest in the real estate described below: Situated in the County of Darke, State of Ohio, and Township of Jackson and bounded and described as follows: Being a 2.00 acre tract of land situated in the Southwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 23, Township 13 North, Range 1 East, Jackson Township, Darke County, Ohio, and more particularly described as follows: Commencing in the Southeast corner of the Southeast quarter of Section 23, aforesaid township and range, thence West 1326.10 feet along the centerline of the Union City - Elroy Road to a railroad spike for a place of beginning; thence continuing West 265.04 feet to a railroad spike; thence North 328.71 feet to an iron pipe; thence East 265.04 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 328.71 feet to the place of beginning containing 2.00 acres more or less subject to an easement for highway purposes.

The above description was taken from a survey made the 29th day of August, 1969, by E.R. Brown, Registered Surveyor #279.

Engineer’s I.D. H32-0-113-23-00-00-204-00 (2 Acres) The Defendants named above are required to answer within 28 days of the date of the last publication of this Notice.

By: Joseph J. Latas, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff 116 West Fourth Street Greenville OH 45331 937.548.1125 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 6T

FOR RENT 309 Cypress, Grnvl.

2BR, W/D hookup.

NO PETS! Basement. $500/mo + utilities + deposit. 547-0127 REAL ESTATE Beautiful large log home, 2.4 aces w/3 BR, loft, pellet boiler, pond, much more. On SR 571E, edge of Greenville. NEW PRICE $292,000. Trump Realty 678-5687

REPOSSESSED LAND BARGAINS! Cooperstown Lakes Region & Catskill Mountains!

5 acres - $19,900.

11 acres - $39,900.

Streams, lake access, mountain views! Clear title, fully guaranteed transaction! Owner financing! Call 888-7386994.

NewYorkLandandLakes.com AUTOMOTIVE 2006 Jeep Commander, 4x4, fully loaded, 3rd row seating, great condition! 937-623-1195 1999 Olds Intrigue GL sedan, 181,600 mi., new tires/brakes, etc.

Well maintained. Purchased 1999. $3500.

937-367-3804 2011 Cruze, 33,000 $9995. 2004 Grand Prix $3995. 2006 G6 $4995.

2006 Kia $4995. 2005 Neon $2995. 2001 VW $4995. 2008 Caliber $4995. 2005 Cobalt $3995. 2004 Dodge Ram Crew $11,995.

2001 CR-V $3995.

2001 Escape $4195.

Buy - Sell - Trade! www.

CountryAutoSalesGreenville.com 5481337 2007 Dodge Charger black 20” wheels, V6, nice looking car $6000.

937-423-1441 AGRICULTURE Hay for sale. 937-5265467 for details HOUSEHOLD PILLOWTOP 14 INCH THICK MATTRESS & BOX SPRINGS: FULL SET $237; QUEEN SET $259; KING SET $399. NEW IN PLASTIC WITH WARRANTY. 937-884-5455 We deliver Very nice used Rainbow vacuum sweeper. Warranty. Call 548-0870 New, warehouse liquidation, queen $169, king $219, full $149, twin $79.

We deliver. Call 937884-5455 MISC. FOR SALE Oak firewood, seasoned, for sale. Call 937-423-8343

MISC. FOR SALE Professional SOUND SYSTEM Rental, Sales & Installation.

Free quotes to your business, church or home for sound system updates & improvements. JBL, EAW, QSC, PEAVEY, CROWN. Bach to Rock Music 547-1970, email: bachtorock@ earthlink.net.

Also Renting sound systems for Weddings, Graduations, Business Meetings, or any other engagements!

FURNACES $285 While Supplies Last.

TUNS 1-877-473-8867 Acorn Stairlifts. The AFFORDABLE solution to your stairs! **Limited time -$250 Off Your Stairlift Purchase!** Buy Direct & SAVE. Please call 1-800-4107127 for FREE DVD and brochure.

Digital Grand Piano, CASIO’S Best, on Sale!

See Bruce or Todd, Bach to Rock Music, 334 S Broadway, Greenville, 937-5471970 for more details

Becoming a Home Owner Need Not Be Just A Dream 2&3 Bedroom Homes Available Check our our selection of FREE handyman homes.

Rental Homes Available Too! Sherwood Forest Mobile Home Community 937-548-9898 www.parkbridgehomes.com

OPEN TODAY 1:00-2:30 P.M. 1288 Old Country Lane, Dayton

NEW LISTING 915 N 15TH Street, Richmond, IN Handy Man Special! 2 bedroom, 1 bath, selling “as-is”.

PRICE REDUCED

305 Gray Ave., Greenville

First Choice Realty

The Right Choice 1400 Wagner Ave. Greenville, OH 45331

www.cbfirstchoice.com

548-5464

STOP BY AND CHECK IT OUT! OPEN SUNDAY JANUARY 24TH 142 WILLOW DR. GREENVILLE, OH OPEN 1-2:30 PM

Wonderful move in ready and well maintained family home located in Royal Oaks subdivision. Nice back yard and two decks making it great for entertaining.

Updates include central air in 2013, furnace in 2011, roof in 2010. This home is very well maintained and ready to move into. Home offers 2 living rooms 4 beds and 2 1/2 baths making it a great place to raise a family. The 4th bedroom is currently a suite to the master bedroom. There would need to be a wall added to complete to the 4th bedroom, it does have an entry from the hallway and its own closet.

All appliances stay and some furniture negotiable!

Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Darren Leis.

(111625)

6446 WILLOW LAKE GREENVILLE, OH OPEN 1-2:30 PM

Welcome home to 3,867 finished sq. ft., 2,913 above grade and 954 finished in the basement. This water front home includes 8 foot deep in ground pool (newer heat pump) with roller cover. Beautiful landscaping, lots of storage, additional storage in the unfinished portion of the basement, central vac, alarm system, all window treatments stay, cathedral ceilings in the Living Room. Owner Suite is located on the main level and has walk in closet and Jacuzzi tub. Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Jack Lutz.

(111450)

ARCANUM 5429 Otterbein-Ithaca Rd. $98,500.

3 bed, 1 bath, 2.5 car garage, enclosed porch with hot tub overlooks large backyard.

(110975) GREENVILLE 220 Evans NEW PRICE $27,000.

1 bed, 1 bath, Rents for $380. Month.

(109992) 425 West $35,000.

2 bed, 1 bath, parcel being divided into several sections, could be purchased as package.

(111694) 103 Northwest $35,000.

1 Bed, 1.5 bath, 3 car det. Garage, currently rental income property.

(700292) 301 Hart Ave. $36,700.

2 bed, 1 bath, rents for $475. A month.

(109993) 201 Central Ave. $54,900.

3 bed, 2 bath, big rooms, tall ceilings, ready for your TLC. (111350) 605 E. Water St. $72,000.

2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car det. Garage, fenced in yard, white picket fence, off street parking.

(618712) 609 Central Ave. $75,000.

3 Bed, 2 bath, 3 car det. Garage, spacious 2 story with fenced in yard.

(626454) 6910 Seiler Rd. $139,900.

3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 car att. Garage, walk out basement, extended drive way. Country setting.

(700653) 142 Willow Dr. $175,000.

4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car att. Garage, 2 decks, great backyard, all appliances stay.

(622603) 4718 Clark Station Rd. $250,000.

3 Bed, 2 full bath, 2 car att. Garage, 5 acre home, vaulted ceilings, walk-in in closet.

(618911) UNION CITY 628 St. Rt. 571 NEW LISTING $52,900.

2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car att. Garage, large rooms, possible 3rd bedroom, new well & septic in 2012.

(701790)

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MVCTC FFA charity auction raises $6,000 BLUE BOW EARNS AWARD

MISC. FOR SALE BEER & WINE MAKENGLEWOOD ING Supplies. Orme Hardware, 210 S. Main, – This year marked the 35th annual Arcanum, 692-8282 Miami Valley CaSafe Step Walk-In Tub Technology Alert for Seniors. Bath- reer Center (MVCTC) room falls can be fatal.

Approved by Arthritis FFA Charity AucFoundation. Therapeu- tion for the Ronald tic Jets. Less Than 4 McDonald House Inch Step-In. Wide Door. Charities (RMHC) Anti-Slip Floors. Ameri- of Dayton. The auccan Made. Installation tion, planned by the Included. Call 1-800- MVCTC FFA chap906-3115 for $750 Off ter, is made possible by the dedication and hard work of Remember, the the FFA members, the MVCTC Emfor Classified ployees Association, Ads is NOON MVCTC retirees, on Thursday. and the wonderful

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INVESTING IN COMMUNITY

UNION CITY – Investing in two cities, two states, and one community, The Union City Ohio Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) recently donated a check for $1,000 to The Union City IN-OH Chamber of Commerce. Pictured presenting the check is Union City Ohio Mayor Scott Stahl to Union City IN-OH Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Carla A. Benge.

LOOK FORWARD TO SPRING! 2 BR vinyl sided home near Arcanum Park.

Hardwood floors under carpet. Newer nat. gas furnace & water heater. 1-car garage.

Fenced yard.MLS 617427 #4485 THERE’S ROOM TO ROAM in this 2-ST w/3 BR. KIT has island bar + window seat.

Concrete patio between house & 2-car garage. MLS 621307 #4491 LARGE COUNTRY LOT! 3 BR brick ranch w/wood floors thru-out KIT, LRM, hallway & 2 BRs; other BR has carpet. 2-car attached garage. Patio. 2 storage buildings.

MLS 624185 #4495 STEP BACK IN TIME in this stately 2-ST brick home! 4 BRs. LRM has Vermont casting wood burning stove. FRM has wood burning fireplace. Updated KIT w/oak cabinetry, Maytag range. MLS 625470 #4496 RECENTLY LISTED! Immediate Occupancy! Lovely 3 BR ranch-style home in quiet area. New vinyl windows, new carpet thru-out (except family rm & BA). KIT equipped w/range, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator & microwave. 11x12 sun rm.

Patio. MLS 700634 #4497

alumni that return each year to support this great cause.

Retired MVCTC Ag Educator Waid Lyons started the event in 1980. The original auction was a hat auction, making $250. This year the students were able to raise over $6,000, bringing the grand total of money raised over the last 35 years to over $140,000.

The proceeds from the event go directly to the local Ronald McDonald House on Valley Street in Dayton so that families of hospitalized children have a place to rest, sustain their strength and be better able to support the healing of their child. RMHC is a modern, 14-room house offering all of the comforts of home to our guest families. They are open 7-days-aweek, 24-hours-aday, and 365 days a year.

The MVCTC charity event would not be possible without the support of several staff and alumni of the school. MVCTC Ag Livestock and Production instructor, Bill Hershberger, organizes the event with the assistance of the FFA members and MVCTC staff members, Christy Blauvelt, Tami Bruner, Christa Nealeigh, Teannae Miller, Mike Mullen, Dave Peltz, Larry Seibel, and Eva Wiley. MVCTC retirees, Waid and Pat Lyons are back to help each year with the event they so lovingly started 35 years ago.

MVCTC Ag Technology alumni Rick Bair (1985 graduate), and B.J. Joseph (1993 graduate) volunteer their auctioneer talents

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION

1369 E MAIN STREET ~ GREENVILLE, OHIO THURSDAY ~ FEBRUARY 18TH @ 6:00 PM

Open House: Saturday Feb. 6th from 11AM – 2PM

Disregard any and all previous asking price!!

This property is being offered by the multi-parcel auction method, offering both individually and in combination.

Tract 1: Offers a low maintenance brick ranch home located in the Royal Oaks 2nd Subdivision, whole lot 4263, featuring 3 bedrooms including a Master’s Suite, 2 and one half bathrooms, spacious living room with fireplace and large window for a great view. The fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and built-in range opens into a formal dining room with rear access to the 3 seasons screened in porch. This 2,351 sq. ft. home also features a 2 car attached garage with a brick paved drive and front patio, situated on .408 acres m/l.

Tract 2: Vacant residential site located in the Royal Oaks 2nd Subdivision and adjacent to Tract # 1, containing over approx. 15,000 sq. ft. subject to survey.

Terms: Purchaser(s) shall deposit $3,000 down (per tract) day of auction with the balance due within 35 days from the day of auction.

Please visit www.midwest-auctioneers.com for more information and pictures, or call Mike Baker @ 937-4599558 or listing agent Chris Hayes @ 937-417-0473.

MARTHA E. GADE REV. TRUST SECOND NATIONAL BANK, TRUSTEE

Midwest

Auctioneers & Realty, Inc

Mike Baker, Auctioneer/Broker 220 E. 4th St., Greenville, OH • 937-548-2640 • www.midwest-auctioneers.com

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MVCTC FFA Officers working at the auction are Olivia Mt. Castle (Veterinary Science senior from Tri-Village), Nick Wheeler (Natural Resource Management senior from Milton-Union), and Abigail Nealeigh (Natural Resource Management senior from Arcanum).

every year for the event.

For more information about MVCTC and the Ag-

riculture Education programs offered for high school students, visit www. GREENVILLE – The Ladybug Garden Club selected The Blue Bow Boutique on Mainstreet in Greenville as a Community Commercial display for outstanding mvctc.com

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Curt Brooks joins MainSource Bank

PITSBURG – The students of the Month from Franklin Monroe for December are Brody May, Alli Warner, Ethan Conley, Janessa Koffer, Austin Brown. These students were chosen for their positive contribution to the school and the Franklin Monroe community. The Student of the Month sponsor for Franklin Monroe is Vint’s.

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UNION CITY, Ind. – Daryl R. Tressler, president and CEO for MainSource Bank, is pleased to announce Curt Brooks has accepted the position of Vice President Agricultural / Commercial Banking for the Union City area.

Brooks is a native of Union City, Ohio and currently resides on a farm in rural Darke County, with his wife Tina.

Together, they have four children, Joey, Alex, Cassie, and Katy. He is a graduate of Mississinawa Valley High School, Midwest School of Community Banking, Purdue Agriculture Banking School, in addition to taking many other banking related courses.

Throughout his 38 years of banking experience, his specialty has been in Commercial and Agricultural Banking and this will continue with MainSource.

He is a member of the Union City Redefined board, Union City arts festival committee, Jackson Township zoning board of appeals and Wesley United Methodist Church. He is a past member of the Mississinawa Valley School Board.

Brooks stated, “I am excited to join MainSource Bank and help develop and achieve busi-

ness objectives for our clients. The bank is a leader in growing agricultural and commercial relationships and I look forward to being part of a great team.”

Tressler added, “Curt’s years of experience and community involvement will be a great benefit to our banking team and I am very pleased that he has joined us.

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IN WAYNE LAKES this 2 bedroom home has corner fireplace; attached garage. On WOODED, CORNER LOT! Mid 40’s COMMERCIAL BUILDING 60x100 with office at 602 Riffle. Mid 50’s INVESTMENT PROPERTY at 131 and 141 Pine Street! 2 bedrooms each side; gas F/A heat; both occupied. Low 40’s NEWLY REMODELED 2-3 bedroom home at 329 E. Water is new inside and out! Seller will pay closing costs for qualified buyer! $55,000 7 ACRES ZONED COMMERCIAL on Wagner Avenue across from LOWE’S! Can be divided! Call Jim for additional information!

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Foundation awards funding to BBBS Myers earns PhD from Wright State GREENVILLE – The Dr. Marlin Thompson Founder’s Fund administered through the Darke County Foundation has recently donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County. This funding will be used by Big Brothers Big Sisters to purchase School supply kits in the after school Buddies program that is offered at Woodland Heights in Greenville, Ansonia, and Versailles schools. Currently, there are over 100 children served through the three Darke County after school programs and the number keeps rising.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop and mature quality relationships between

Big Brothers and Big Sisters Big Buddies and Little Buddies enjoying the Kits for Kidz kits they received through this grant. At the end of the school year each Little will get to take the kits home with them to enjoy through the summer and beyond.

children and volunteers. The relationship is meant to guide each child towards becoming a confident, competent, and caring individual. If anyone is interested in becoming a volunteer, you may call the office at 547-9622 or 492-7611.

This is the 17th year the program has been in place.

The Buddies program is a ninemonth commitment where high school

freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors volunteer to work with and mentor elementary aged children two times per month.

During these meetings the high school students, under the supervision of Big Brothers Big Sisters staff, work with one or two children on different educational and recreational activities. The program continues to promote social and educational enhanc-

ing activities, as well as safety. If you are or know of a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior that would be a great role model call the office and become a part of this program and make a BIG impact in the life of a child in your community please contact the Big Brothers Big Sisters agency at 547-9622 or 4927611 or email at info@bigbrobigsisshelbydarke.org.

DAYTON – Joshua Myers of West Manchester was conferred a PhD in Engineering during a ceremony held in the Wright State Nutter Center on Dec. 19. Earlier in the month, he had successfully defended his dissertation in Wright State University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, titled: Nano-materials for Microwave and Terahertz Applications.

He is the son of Robert and Marikatherine (Grilliot) Myers of West Manchester and husband and dad to Rachel and Jay Myers.

Myers earned his undergraduate degree in Engineering Physics in 2008, followed by a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering in 2012. He was home educated

Joshua Myers

on the family farm in Preble County, attending Sinclair Community College

different educational and recreational activities. The program continues to promote social and educational enhancing activities, as well as fitness, nutrition, and personal safety.

The Buddies program this year is at a total of seven different sites in both counties for the 2015-2016 school year. These sessions are held at Ansonia, Woodland Heights and Versailles in Darke County, as well as Emerson, Longfellow, Northwood, and Whittier Elementary Schools in Shelby County.

High school mentoring programs have become a widespread com-

ponent of many nationally affiliated Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies.

Studies prove that children from who spend time with a positive role model are more likely to become healthy productive adults.

The Big Buddies program has proven beneficial not only for the “Littles” but for the high school volunteers, as well.

The agency is pleased to announce that all after-school programs are up and running! This year they kicked off the programs with a total of 164 volunteers from Anna, Ansonia, Botkins, Christian Academy, Fairlawn, Franklin Monroe, Green-

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This property consists of a 2-Story Frame Home sitting on 2.021 acres. The house features 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Eat-in-Kitchen with Oak Cabinets, Dining Room with built in China Cabinet, Living Room with Hardwood Floor, Office or Sitting Area off of Master Bedroom, Laundry Room, Enclosed Wrap around Porch, Attached Garage, Basement and Out Buildings. Vinyl Siding, Propane and Elec. Heat & Replacement Windows.

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ville, Jackson Center, Lehman, Mississinawa Valley, Russia, Sidney & Versailles.

The following high school volunteers in Darke County for the fall of 2015 are: Ansonia High School: Amber Bergman, Megan Bergman, Ashton Bergman, Tawni Brewer, Megan Christman, Ryleigh Cloyd, John Fischer, Elizabeth Fullroth, Abigail Helmke, Trinity Henderson, A’Tyah Knowles, Cierra Longenecker, Katelyn McKenna, Katelynn Overholser, Libby Price, Trenton Rader, Maggi Shrock, Taylor Thwaits, Haley Wampler, Katelyn Warner, and Katie Werts.

Franklin Monroe High School: Amy Besecker, Shelly Brumbaugh, Betsy Roberts, Elisabeth Williams, Carly Wray. Greenville High School: Michelle Fannin, Katelyn Avore, Heidi Brickler, Emily Fulton, Geanette Hennin, Alli Hill, Kourtney Kretschmar, Hayley Maher, Kyra Maloy, Justin McMiller, Cassie Rapier, Karsyn Shaffer, Maddie Shepard, Dylan Stepp, Jade Valdez, Taylor Ward, and Karli Wicker.

Mississinawa Valley High School: Jennifer Terriquez.

Versailles High School: Payton Berger, Zoey Berger, Olivia Bruening, Kayla Bruns, Sarah Cordonnier, Lauren Durham, Kristen Gower, Nicole Gower, Brittney Hiestand, Janelle Hoelscher, Kara Langenkamp, Kylie Lyons, Jessica Meyer, Natalie Parin, Danielle Poor, Katie Pothast, Rachel Shellhaas, Brooke Stuck, & Ashlee Voisard.

In addition to their after-school program the agency has 83 community-based matches throughout Shelby and Darke County. These matches meet with each oth-

er twice a month for outings which are planned around the volunteers own schedule. The goal of the communitybased program is to match a local child with an adult mentor, who can serve as a positive role model, and expose the child to enhancing and uplifting activities. Currently the agency has 21 children waiting for a Big Brother or Sister in the program, so now is the time to think about how you could put a little sparkle into the life of a child!

If you are interested in becoming a mentor in our community-based program, call 5479622 or 492-7611 for more information.

Myers will be working as a postdoc for both Wright State University and the Air Force Research Lab in Dayton following graduation. He is also a partner in an engineering consulting startup firm, Fixineer LLC, and an active member of the Tri-County Church of the Nazarene in Hamilton.

Edison nursing students earn pins PIQUA – Edison State Community College honored its most recent nursing graduates on Dec. 10, with a pinning ceremony held before a gymnasium filled with family and friends at the Piqua campus.

The pinning ceremony is a timehonored tradition in which the graduate nurse is presented to family and friends as a professional who is about to practice

Big Buddy Mentors make big impact DARKE COUNTY – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County is excited to announce another great year of the Big Buddies program is up and running.

This is the 16th year the program has been in place. The Buddies program is an eight-month commitment where high school freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors agree to work with and mentor elementary aged children two times per month. During these meetings, the high school students, under the supervision of Big Brothers Big Sisters staff, work with one or two children on

part time during his senior year. Joshua attended the Eaton First Church of the Nazarene where he was active in competitive Bible Quizzing as both a child and teen. He was also active in 4-H, showing rabbits in the Preble County Fair and representing the county at the Ohio State Fair in rocketry.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County is a United Way member agency and an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. The Buddies program is partially funded by the Ruth and Emerson Booher Committee advised fund, Harry D. Stephens Memorial, Dr. Marlin Thompson Founder’s Fund, & The Versailles Foundation Fund for Versailles If you would like more information about how to become a volunteer, you may visit the agency web site at www.bigbrobigsisshelbydarke.org or call the Sidney office at 492-7611 or the Greenville office at 547-9622.

nursing and the graduate is usually “pinned” by the faculty members who have worked with the students throughout their course of study.

Each school has a unique pin, which serves as a symbol of the successful completion of a rigorous curriculum, which prepares its graduates to administer to the sick and injured and promote health through the practice of nursing.

Each of the 24 graduates had the opportunity to submit a word of thanks to those who have made the end of this portion of their education possible, which was read as they received their pin from an Edison nursing faculty member. Many used the opportunity to share individual stories of sacrifice and

triumphing over adversity, the bonds that were formed between classmates and the deep appreciation held for the Edison nursing faculty.

Graduates of the program will move on to the next phase of their career, which involves taking the registered nurse licensing exam and seeking employment.

Local graduates included Carissa Hudson, of Arcanum, April Sutherland, of Greenville and Jessica Hurd, of Laura.

Applications for Edison State’s Registered Nursing program are currently being accepted for fall 2016 semester.

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Storm spotter training is March 10 GREENVILLE – Darke County and Preble County Emergency Management Agencies will combine to host an annual Storm Spotter Training on March 10, 6:30–9 p.m. at the Darke County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, 5183 County Home Road, Greenville. To register for this class, contact Josh Haney at josh@ darkecountyema.org or 548-1444. Please register

by March 4. The class is limited to 60 students.

The training is conducted through the National Weather Service out of Wilmington and covers thunderstorm formation, severe weather production, and features associated with severe storms. Also part of the class is tornado formation and behavior, non-threatening clues which may be mistaken for significant features, and safety when thunderstorms threaten. Details include storm ingredients, characteristics of severe storms, anatomy of a storm, supercell storms and rotation.

By providing citizens with this education it allows the Weather Service

to receive first hand reports of weather conditions from wherever the spotter is located. While “storm chasing” is not advised, reporting from your home, work or car (etc.) provides valuable information directly to meteorologists making decisions on watches and warnings.

With Severe Weather Awareness week coming up March 20–26, it’s a great time to think about preparing ourselves and families for the threat of severe spring/summer storms. If you do not currently own a NOAA Weather Radio consider purchasing one. These radios are programmable with voice and/alarm modes that will notify you, your family or your business of impending severe weather any time of day.

If you have any questions or would like additional information about preparing yourself, your family or your business, please contact the Darke County Emergency Management Agency at 5481444 or through our website www.darkecountyema. org.

Pohlman joins Arcanum firm ARCANUM – Garbig & Schmidt, LLC is pleased to announce that Nicole Pohlman has joined the Arcanum law firm as an associate attorney.

Ms. Pohlman will join the general practice firm using her experience in civil litigation, banking, criminal and municipal law.

Nicole is a native of Darke County and graduated from Greenville High School. She earned her undergraduate degree in Political Science at Otterbein

University and graduated with her Juris Doctorate from Capital University Law School in 2010.

Nicole lives in Greenville with her husband, Brian, and their three children.

Garbig & Schmidt, LLC will continue to serve clients in Darke County and the surrounding area in the general practice of law with emphasis in Estate Planning/Decedent’s Estates, Real Estate, Business Matters, Litigation and Personal Injury/Wrongful Death.

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Agricultural fertilizer applicator certification GREENVILLE – Agricultural fertilizer applicator certification is now required for farmers who apply fertilizer to more than 50 acres of agricultural production grown primarily for sale.

Farmers and applicators need to attend a training course offered by Ohio State University Extension to become certified. Those who have a pesticide applicator license need to attend a two-hour fertilizer certification. If an applicator does not have a pesticide license, they will be required to attend a three-hour fertilizer certification.

A three-hour certifica-

St. Mary’s honor students

GREENVILLE – St. Mary’s School is pleased to announce its first quarter academic awards.

First Honors Eighth Grade – Tyler Beyke Seventh Grade – Carlos Badell, Landen Kreusch, Isabelle Rammel, Evan Saylor, Kary Tollefson and Logan Witwer Sixth Grade – Carmen Badell, Wyatt Rammel and Mitchell Schmitmeyer Fifth Grade – Mariah Kreusch, Carson Pope, Luke F. Rammel, Kelly Witwer and Lauren Wright Fourth Grade – Lydia Beisner, Chace Drew, Anne Gibson and Alex Hadden Second Honors Seventh Grade – Roman Dircksen, Jacob Maher and Aubree Sutherland Sixth Grade – Billy Clopp, Jacob Dircksen, Matthew Edwards, Justin Hadden, Kali Meyers and Koller Winterrowd Fifth Grade – Minaxi Pandey and Luke D. Rammel Fourth Grade – Lance Greer

tion program for any applicator who does not have a pesticide license will be offered on March 18, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This free meeting meets the certification requirements for those with and without a pesticide license. Pre-registration is required and online registration is available at nutrienteducation.osu.edu.

You can also register by calling 548-5215.

For those holding a pesticide applicator license, a two-hour training will be held on Feb. 15 in the afternoon of the Darke County pesticide applicator training. To register only for the fertilizer certification only you can register by calling 548-5215.

Applicators who meet the criteria for the certification must attend training

by Sept. 30, 2017. The Ohio

Department of Agriculture is the agency issuing the certification for agriculture fertilizer applications.

Their website has information regarding the regulation at agri.ohio.gov. For more information about other training sessions or general materials for the agriculture fertilizer certifi-

cation, visit nutrienteducation.osu.edu or Sam Custer at custer.2@osu.edu.

For more information about OSU Extension, Darke County, visit the Darke County OSU Extension web site at www. darke.osu.edu or the OSU Extension Darke County Facebook page.

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2014 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 4 dr., 1.4L 4 cyl., one owner, loaded, like new, green, 14,437 miles .............................................................................................................. $18,995 ....... $17,900 2012 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, one owner, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 46,537 miles ................................................................................................................ $14,995 ....... $13,500 2012 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, one owner, loaded, super nice, black, 38,534 miles ............................................................................................................... $15,995 ....... $14,900 2012 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, one owner, loaded, like new, silver, 25,890 miles ........ $16,995 ....... $15,900 2012 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, all power, like new, silver, 30,905 miles ............................................................................................................... $15,995 ....... $14,500 2011 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, loaded, very nice, gold mist, 77,280 miles ................... $11,995 ....... $10,900 2011 CHEVY CAMARO LT COUPE, 3.6L V6, RS Package, sunroof, loaded, sharp, blue, 22,754 miles ..................................................................................................... $23,995 ....... $21,900 2008 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, leather, loaded, exc. cond., gray, 46,494 miles ............ $12,995 ....... $11,500 2008 CHEVY MALIBU LS, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, loaded, very nice, gray, 64,649 miles ......................... $10,995 ......... $9,500 2008 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 115,528 miles ......................................................................................................... $10,995 ......... $9,500 2006 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 163,567 miles ................................................................................................................ $7,995 ......... $6,500 2006 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 2.2L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., white, 132,199 miles ............... $8,995 ......... $7,500 2004 CHEVY IMPALA LS, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, white, 165,478 miles ............................................................................................................... $6,995 ......... $5,900 1998 CHEVY CAVALIER LS, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., auto, air, good cond., green, 189,328 miles ......... $2,995 ......... $1,900

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2009 PONTIAC G6 GT, 2 dr., 3.5L V6, sunroof, loaded, sharp, maroon, 76,089 miles................. $11,995 ....... $10,500 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, sharp, black, 157, 974 miles .............................................................................................................. $6,995 ......... $5,500 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, sunroof, loaded, good cond., maroon, 200,212 miles ........................................................................................................... $4,995 ......... $3,500

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OSU’s Corn College workshop is Feb. 10

Pictured with some of the poinsettias are Susan Barker, SVP & CFO, Greenville Federal; State of the Heart employees Erica Wentworth, Business Development Specialist, and Kristi Strawser, Care Center Manager; and Betty Hartzell, AVP, Greenville Federal.

Poinsettias given to hospice patients GREENVILLE – A tradition that began over 20 years ago at State of the Heart Hospice continued again this year. All patients under the care of the nonprofit agency received a beautiful poinsettia to enjoy this holiday season. This gift was made possible by a generous donation from Greenville Federal.

“Giving back to local communities has long been a trademark of Greenville Federal, the oldest bank headquartered in Darke County. We are happy to help State of the Heart Hospice with the continuation of this tradition,” stated Susan Barker, SVP & CFO of Greenville Federal.

One hundred and twenty poinsettias were collected

by State of the Heart volunteers Bruce Miller and Rod

Stephens to be distributed to the three hospice offices – Greenville, Coldwater and Portland, as well as to the State of the Heart Care Center at Wayne HealthCare.

Hannah’s Garden Center located on U.S. Route 36 East in Greenville, partnered in supplying the poinsettias.

“We are delighted to be involved in this project,” stated Jim Meade, who along with his wife Patti, own Hannah’s Garden Center.

For 34 years, State of the Heart has provided care to patients and families in eastern Indiana and western Ohio who are confronting a life limiting illness.

For more information about any of the services provided by the nonprofit agency, visit the web site at www. stateoftheheartcare.org.

HEDGER HONORED

TROY – George Hedger a World War II veteran was honored for 50 years of membership at the American Legion Post 708, during its Veteran Day Supper.

GREENVILLE – Producers and agriculture professionals can get an update on the 2016 corn market and learn how to budget for a profitable corn crop at a workshop led by farm management experts from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University.

The 2016 Corn College is a daylong workshop offered on Feb. 10 that will focus on what farmers need to know to develop a successful corn growing operation, said Sam Custer, an Ohio State University Extension educator who is organizing the program.

OSU Extension is CFAES’s outreach arm.

The goal of the workshop, Custer said, is to help farmers focus on critical topics that can help them not only get the most bang for their buck, but also raise the profit potential of their farms.

“We’ll offer producers a look at what the latest research shows as they work

Free breakfast for Ag and FFA Week VERSAILLES – On Feb. 27, 8 a.m. to noon, the Versailles FFA & FFA Alumni will be hosting an Omelet Breakfast to recognize the local agriculturalist and promote the agriculture industry. This breakfast is free, but will require RSVP to ensure proper breakfasts can be prepared.

The breakfast will also include: a farm toy show, agriculture displays to promote the industry, and farm displays created by local youth. This event will be open for all of the public to enjoy.

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towards maximizing corn crop yields in an economical fashion,” he said. “Producers will be making some critical decisions this winter as they buy products to set up and plant their crops this spring.

“Offering this workshop now will give them time to digest some key production information before they start to get their corn planted in April.”

The workshop is taught

by OSU Extension educators and specialists and will be held at The Andersons Marathon Ethanol, 5728 Sebring Warner Road in Greenville, Ohio.

Registration for the workshop is $50 and includes the program, handouts, breakfast and lunch.

The registration flyer can be downloaded at http:// go.osu.edu/corncollege.

Contact Custer at 548-5215 for more information. The deadline to register is Feb. 3. Payment can be sent to OSU Extension, Darke County, 603 Wagner Ave., Greenville, Ohio 45331.

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The Versailles FFA chapter invites and encourage the youth of Darke County to participate in a farm toy display contest. Again, this contest is free. Awards and monetary prizes will be awarded for each division sponsored by the Darke County Farm Bureau. All participants will receive a small prize; however, first place in each division will receive $25, second place $15, and third place $10.

All displays along with a tag with your name and age must be delivered to the Versailles FFA advisor, Mrs. Dena Wuebker, at Versailles Schools near the Greenhouse door (door 4) from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Feb. 25.

All displays will be judged prior to the breakfast and the Farm Displays will be displayed on the stage of the cafetorium. All attendees will be able to view the displays. Farm displays can be torn-down and loaded out between noon and 1:30 p.m. on Feb 27.

The rules and regulations for the Farm Youth Display can be received by emailing Dena Wuebker dena_wuebker@darke.k12.oh.us, dena. wuebker@vtigers.org or find the information on the Versailles Exempted Village School website under the high school followed by FFA link. RSVP for the breakfast to either Dena Wuebker at 423-2369 or through above email, or contact Versailles FFA President Danielle Hesson at 459-8885 or Versailles FFA Parliamentarian at 621-9766. RSVP for the breakfast by Feb. 19.

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Versailles will screen 2016 kindergartners VERSAILLES – The Versailles Elementary School office will begin scheduling appointments for kindergarten registration/screening on Feb. 1.

The screenings will be held March 22 and 23. Three sessions will be held each day: 8-10 a.m., 10:15 a.m.12:15 p.m., and 1-3 p.m.

All sessions will begin in the Versailles K-6 Gym. Eligible students must live in the Versailles School District and must be five years old by Aug. 1 to attend Kindergarten this fall.

You will only need to attend one session.

Call Mrs. Moore at the Versailles Elementary office, 526-4681, option 1, to make a screening appointment for your child. You may call weekdays beginning Feb. 1 between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

One parent must at-

tend the two-hour session with the child. Parents will complete the registration process and attend a Jumpstart session while the child completes the screening process. This meeting is for parents and the kindergarten student(s) only.

Arrangements should be made for other children.

Parents will receive a confirmation letter in early March. Included with that letter will be a registration form that needs to be completed and returned the day of JumpStart. Parents must also bring a certified birth certificate for the child (one issued by the state with raised seal), social security card, any custody papers involving the child, a record of any immunizations already given, proof of residency and transportation/babysitter information for fall.

Deadline to purchase dog licenses nears GREENVILLE – Dog owners can still purchase their 2016 license(s) at the Darke County Auditor’s Office, Darke County Animal Shelter and at nine (9) locations in the county or online at www.doglicenses.us/oh/darke. These licenses must be purchased on or before January 31, 2016 in order to avoid paying a penalty.

Three-year licenses and Permanent licenses can also be purchased until Jan. 31 at the Auditor’s Office or Animal Shelter (5066 County Home Road, Greenville), only. The three-year license is $48 and permanent license is $160.

For your convenience feel free to mail your renewal form with updated information and appropriate fees to: Carol Ginn, Darke County Auditor, Courthouse, 1st Floor, 504 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH 45331. Make checks

payable to the Darke County Treasurer.

One Year Licenses are $16 and kennel licenses are $80. Kennel applications can only be purchased at the Darke County Animal Shelter (a copy of your vendor’s license is required to purchase a Kennel License). She shelter is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday.

Licenses purchased after Jan. 31 will pay a penalty.

Stations in the county where dog tags can be purchased include: (please make checks payable to the agent) Ansonia Auto Parts, Sutton’s Super Valu in Arcanum; Patty’s IGA in Bradford; Greenville Ace Hardware; Farmers State Bank in New Madison; Birt’s Store in New Weston; Osgood State Bank; Marsh Hometown Market in Union City; and Versailles Ace Hardware.

AWTHS seeks info on old school houses ARCANUM – The Arcanum Wayne Trail Historical Society needs your help. They are hosting a program Sept. 8 on One and Two Room School Houses in southern Darke County. While they have a good collection of photos from Twin and Van Buren Townships they are still seeking photos of Castine School, off Route 722 and Butler Township old school houses.

Also if you live in an old school house, attended or taught at one time they would love to hear your stories. Also, any information about your old school house on your property as far as age of building and when it closed or was sold would be helpful.

Information or photos can be e-mailed to contact@arcanumhistoricalsociety.org. If the photo can’t be scanned or sent

digitally please e-mail or call 692-6462 so arrangement can be made to copy the photo or to mail or arrange pick up. Limited copies can be made at the historical society.

They are particularly looking for photos from these townships: Monroe: Cassell or Burnice and Miller’s Grove with the Brumbaugh name; Swamp Poodle located near SchnorfJones and Stocker Roads.

Twin: Brown located on Grubbs-Rex Road near Gordon-Landis Road and Zenzer (Zenger) located at intersection of State Route 503 and DarkePreble County Line Road.

Butler: District #9 located State Route 722 and east of State Route 726; District #3 located on Arcanum-Hollansburg Road west of Weaver’s Station Road and east of Harter Road.

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