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Council changes direction and includes trash bags in bid RYAN BERRY

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GREENVILLE – Citizens of Greenville made their position very clear when they approached council over the past couple of months. They wanted to keep trash bags as an option when it comes to waste pick up. Council unanimously obliged at its Jan. 20 meeting when it approved a new set of bid speciﬁcations for the Collection, Transportation and Delivery of Residential Waste. With approval of a resolution to authorize the Safety/Service Director to Managing Editor bluebagmedia.com

advertise for bids for the 2015 Refuse Contract the administration can now move forward. The current contract with Rumpke will expire Feb. 1. The new set of bid speciﬁcations includes the 30 gallon plastic bags, recycling bins, yard waste stickers and three options for waste wheelers – 30-40 gallon, 50-70 gallon and 80-100 gallon. The semiannual city-wide clean up days will remain the same. Residents did their best to compel council to reverse its decision from the Jan. 13 meeting when they failed to approve an amendment to the resolution that would have put the trash bags in the bid speciﬁcations. The argu-

ment that was most compelling did not come from a resident, but from the city’s law director. Eric Brand informed council their current ordinance does not require wheelers only. “I think you have to include the bag option,” he said. Their only other option is to change the ordinance. John Baumgardner, serving as President Pro Temp with the absence of John Burkett, informed residents there may be a price increase in the cost of the bags and it could be as much as the smaller waste wheeler. The city won’t know what the cost will be to its citizens until it gets bids back from the waste collection companies.

Council also heard a request from Roger Van Frank of the Darke County Park District regarding the bike trail. The trail currently extends from Bradford to Hartzell Road, but the next couple of phases of construction will bring it into the city. Van Frank asked council to approve a letter of intent to allow the trail to use the city’s right of way along Olwine Trailer Park, Sebring-Warner Road and Sater Street. The trail will also follow Ohio Street to Alice Bish Park where it will connect to trails already available through the city’s parks. The letter of intent is needed to submit paperwork for a grant funding. Through the ﬁrst four phases of the project, the

After hearing from the residents and the law director, council agreed the waste wheelers shouldn’t be the only option to residents.

Darke County Park District has received over $1 million in grants. The district is currently working on the third phase and funding was recently approved for the fourth phase. The current proposal is for the ﬁfth phase of the project. Council approved the request.

Council also approved ordinances giving department heads and city employees not covered by wage agreements a two percent wage increase. The next regular meeting of Greenville City Council will be Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers.

Delinquent girls may soon ﬁnd a House of Hope RYAN BERRY

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ITHACA – While unruly and delinquent teen boys have had an alternative to juvenile detention through Michael’s Treatment and Resource Center, teen girls have not. That all could change if Amy Raynes gets her way. Raynes, certiﬁed counselor, has joined forces with the National House of Hope to form House of Hope Dayton. House of Hope has been in existence for 30 years and has been praised by President Ronald Reagan who said, “The philosophy and example of the House of Hope, which receives no government funds, needs to be shared across our nation. Those that want to help disturbed teenagers should be able to know that there is a way and that way works.” Since opening in Orlando, Fla., 12 additional residential and non-residential Houses of Hope have opened across the country. House of Hope is a nondenominational, Christian based organization that is based upon Biblical principles. These principles have been proven to provide both workable and successful solutions in restoring troubled teens and their families, resulting in these teens becoming solid citizens and effective, contributing members of society. In order to become associated with House of Hope, Raynes has gone through a couple of years of intensive training with the organization. She is also going through training to be licensed with Job & Family Services (JFS). House of Hope Dayton will accept girls between the ages of 13 and 17 years of age. Managing Editor bluebagmedia.com

Fourteen hopefuls from seven county school districts get ready to compete in the Darke County District Spelling Bee competition. It took six rounds to decide the winners. (Bob Robinson photo)

Ansonia’s Skylith Edwards takes ﬁrst in county spelling bee BOB ROBINSON

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UNION CITY – Good! Surprised! Excited! The top three spellers in the Darke County District Spelling Bee competition at Mississinawa Valley Jan. 22 expressed their elation simply… much more simply than some of the words they had to spell. Skylith Edwards, sixth grader at Ansonia Elementary went six rounds to defeat second place winner, Ansonia Junior High eighth grader Kassy Wentworth, and third place winner TriVillage Junior High eighth grader Elijah Driver. Fourteen contestants, two each from the seven county school districts, vied for the honor. They received one practice round with warm-up words, such as cat, live, full and so on. Then the contest began. The field was cut in half following the first round with words such as notoriety, ammunition, deportee, and jettison. Round two dropped the field to four while round three left three students standing. Elijah sat down in round four, holding the third place win. Skylith and Kassy both missed their words in round five; Kassy sat down in round six, holding Associate Editor bluebagmedia.com

(Left to right): Elijah Driver, Tri-Village Junior High, took third place; Skylith Edwards, Ansonia Elementary, was the first place winner; and Kassy Wentworth, Ansonia Junior High, took second place. (Bob Robinson photo)

second place, by missing ‘ochre.’ Skylith wrapped up her first place win by correctly spelling ‘ballyhoo’ and ‘ukulele.’ Skylith was excited about her first place win. It was her fourth spelling bee, holding a first place at a school contest and a previous second place in county. Her favorite subject is language arts. Kassy was more surprised than excited about her second place win. “I didn’t think I’d do that good,” she said. She’d only taken part in one spelling bee while she was in fifth grade. She didn’t place. Her favorite subject is history. Elijah felt good about his third place win. He was a runner-up in a county spelling bee when he was in the third grade. His favorite subject is science. The 11 remaining com-

petitors were, in spelling order, Cheyenne Garber, Arcanum Middle School; Rosie Medrano, Franklin Monroe Elementary; Alison Knaus, Mississinawa Valley Elementary; Torie Richards, Tri-Village Elementary; Serena Watts, Bradford Elementary; Aiden Psczulkoski, Arcanum Elementary; Simon Mote, Franklin Monroe Junior High; Luke Batty, Versailles Elementary; Emma Canan, Bradford Junior High; Isabelle Barga, Mississinawa Valley Junior High; and Jada Barlage, Versailles Middle School. The contest was coordinated by Amanda Masters and Jessica Link and moderated by April Wulber. Tim Nealeigh was the pronouncer while Carl Jones was the roundkeeper. The judges were Angela McMurry and Lois Bunger.

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If fundraising goes well, House of Hope Dayton should be occupying this vacant building in Ithaca by August.

The residential program is a 9-18 month program with four phases that help each teen to accept responsibility, respect authority and relate more effectively to peers and adults. Referrals can be made by the Juvenile Court, JFS, pastors and parents. The facility will be able to house 10 girls and outpatient counseling will also be available. House of Hope provides Christian coaching and discipleship, parenting skills and workshops, family group therapy, family environment, living skills and activities and spiritual development. They will be working with a local school district for the residents’ educational needs. Contrary to its name, House of Hope Dayton, Raynes would like to establish the residential treatment center in Darke County. She originally wanted to be in Dayton, but felt that putting the facility in a large city would cause more problems for her residents. She kept returning to Darke County and found a location in Ithaca, formed a board of directors and chose an administrator. The next step is to raise funds to purchase and rehabilitate the building. They are currently looking at a vacant building in Ithaca that is three stories and 15,000 square feet. The first floor will have five of-

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fices for counseling and administrative staff, school room, and a small group/ waiting room for both residential and non-residential services. The second floor will house up to 10 girls with four bedrooms for the teens and house parents, a kitchen, common area, two bathrooms and a laundry facility. The third floor is a multi-purpose room that will be used for chapel, recreation activities and other events. There is also another building on the property for event rental that the girls will use to raise money for their program. Raynes would like to have the program up and running by August, but to do so they will need to raise $250,000. Their first fundraiser is being planned for April 11. Hope in the Darke will be held at Romer’s Catering, 118 E. Main St., Greenville and will feature dinner, dancing, games and a silent auction. The cost is $50 per person. Sponsorships to help establish House of Hope Dayton are also available. For more information, tickets or to donate, contact House of Hope Dayton, PO Box 118, Arcanum, Ohio 45304, call 407-0496 or email HouseofHopeDayton@gmail.com. You can learn more about House of Hope Dayton by visiting www.HouseofHopeDayton. org.

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ARCANUM – “It was Christmas 1993. I was in so much pain I wondered where God had gone.” Louella Harris, Lakeland, Fla., had been disabled since age three when she contracted polio. Harris secured her master’s in counseling, won ﬁrst runner-up in the Miss Wheelchair Florida Pageant, and developed her own practice. But she spiraled into invalidism when pain erupted in her shoulders and arms, conﬁning her to bed for months. “Being in a wheelchair never stopped me,” Harris said. “But the pain I was in that Christmas was incapacitating. Just turning my head hurt. My husband, Richard, had to dress and feed me. It was terrifying.” Doctors diagnosed her LIKE US ON FACEBOOK

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the victim, Amber Tabor, who was walking near a school bus stop at St. Clair and East Third. The owner, Staci Blocher, said this wasn’t the ﬁrst time the dog had bitten someone. She was issued a citation by Animal Control for failure to control a dangerous dog. Tabor was taken to Wayne Hospital. She said she was walking in the area so she could pick her son up at the school bus stop. The Animal Control ofﬁcer took photos of Tabor’s injuries and told her the dog will undergo a 14day quarantine. EARLY BIRD POLICY The Greenville Police Beat is prepared from public records available at the Greenville Police Department. Every effort is made to balance the public’s right to know with the rights of the individuals involved. Readers are encouraged to contact Greenville Police if they have information or concerns regarding these or any other incidents they see. The Early Bird notes all suspects are innocent until proven guilty and welcomes comments and concerns regarding this community service.

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it. He told the officer he knew he failed the test; also that he would fail the breathalyzer. Beatty was arrested for OVI and taken to Greenville Police Dept. He tested .17 on the breathalyzer. He was issued citations for OVI and Rules for Turns at Intersections, then released to a friend. WARRANTS On January 20 police observed a vehicle owned by Travis Hawkins who has an active felony warrant from Darke County for Trafficking Marijuana. He was placed under arrest and incarcerated at the Darke County jail. On January 19 officers went to 715 Magnolia Drive regarding a possible fugitive at that address. The suspect, Diane Royer was arrested on a felony warrant out of Shelby County on an original charge of fraud and misuse of credit card. Royer was transported to the Shelby County line and released to a Shelby County sheriff’s deputy. On January 15 officers went to 1386 Hillside Drive regarding a possible suspect. The occupant, Rexlion Lopez, allowed the officers inside to lo-

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and forming the National Awareness Campaign for Upper Cervical Care, Inc., a non-proﬁt, consumer awareness organization. On radio, television and in newspapers, Harris addresses the appalling lack of public awareness of the correlation between a misaligned atlas and hundreds of conditions such as migraines, TMJ, scoliosis, whiplash, ﬁbromyalgia, ADD, immune system disorders, asthma, allergies, back, shoulder and hip problems, arthritis, sleeping disorder and more. Harris said, “We can’t guarantee how people will respond, but everyone should get their atlas corrected before exploring options such as surgery and drugs.” The NACUCC staff researches the country to locate chiropractors that have had the necessary training to perform this procedure. “We’ve found an exceptional Upper Cervical doctor in this area,” Harris reported, “Dr. Daniel Kreusch.” Dr. Kreusch said the reason this technique im-

pacts many conditions is simple. “A misaligned atlas impedes impulses ﬂowing from the brain to the body. The body breaks down. It can’t repair. By correcting the atlas, the body unwinds and impulses return to normal. Now the body can mend. The look on my patients’ faces when they experience that ﬁrst wave of healing is worth the hundreds of hours I spent learning the procedure.” Harris recalled, “People were being helped around the country before it dawned on me that the answer I prayed for many Christmases ago was indeed much bigger than just for me.” Harris said, “My goal is to educated people about this, so that by Christmas, many will feel their bodies improving, pain receding, and normal function coming back. What a Christmas gift that would be!” For more information or to make an appointment, call Dr. Daniel Kreusch, D.C. at 692-8570, Kreusch Chiropractic Clinic, Arcanum.

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Winchester, Ind. preparing for the Traveling Wall BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR www.bluebagmedia.com WINCHESTER, Ind. – Many people remember historic dates such as Nov. 11, 1918, Dec. 7, 1941 or June 6, 1944 and more recently, Sept. 11, 2001. One date that is often overlooked is April 30, 1975. Why should that date be ingrained in our minds as much as the others? It is the date Saigon fell; effectively ending the Vietnam War. One local community hasn’t forgotten that date and will soon be celebrating the men and women who served in the conﬂict and the 40th anniversary of the end of this war. Michael Kennedy, Randolph Co. Veterans Service Ofﬁcer and founder of The Journey Home, wanted to do something special for the veterans of the Vietnam War and asked the city if they could hold a parade to recognize the anniversary. At the end of October they received a letter from the city giving its approval. While they would have

Preparing for the Travelling Wall’s arrival in Winchester are Connie Kennedy, director of The Journey Home; Michael Kennedy, Randolph Co. Veterans Service Officer; and Bridget Ashley, parade organizer.

been happy with the parade, Kennedy and a small group of volunteers began to wonder if they could do more. Someone came up with the idea of bringing in the travelling Vietnam Wall. Knowing the signiﬁcance of that date, Kennedy didn’t think they had a chance of getting the travelling wall in for the anniversary. He was wrong. The community will be hosting the American Veteran Traveling Tribute and Traveling Wall beginning April 30 and continuing through May 3. Organiz-

ers are beginning to work on the schedule for the event, but have already confirmed opening ceremonies will take place at approximately 1 p.m. on April 30 and a parade will be held at 3 p.m. on May 2. A concert will be held after the parade at the Goodrich Park Amphitheater. The Wall will be placed on the practice/parade field at the Winchester High School and will be available to visitors 24-hours a day until it is taken down on May 3. This is the first time the Wall has been

Jury excused as former deputy enters guilty plea BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER www.bluebagmedia.com GREENVILLE – When court resumed, following opening statements in the Bryan Wombolt sex case Tuesday, members of the jury expected to begin hearing from witnesses… instead they were excused by the judge. Following a morning of jury selections and opening arguments, the scheduled two day trial was abruptly stopped after a plea negotiation between the defense and the state. The 28-year-old Wombolt was indicted on four counts of Sexual Battery, felonies of the third degree, after he admitted to a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old female. He and the female high school student reportedly began the relationship in February of 2014 while Wombolt was working in the school as a Darke County Auxiliary Sheriff Deputy. “Bryan really didn’t want to make the victim have to testify, but facing a lifetime of registering as a sex offender was just too much,” Wombolt’s defense attorney David A. Rohrer told The Early Bird. “After weighing out all the options during lunch, we de-

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Josh Willis (left) was sentenced to probation by Darke County Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan P. Hein after being convicted on four counts of arson. (Clinton Randall photo)

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ON YOUR MIND

Expanding Health Coverage for Ohioans Since its creation in 1965, Medicaid – a joint federal and state proSHERROD gram – has BROWN provided lowU.S. SENATOR cost health insurance to Ohio’s most vulnerable, including the elderly, physically disabled, and children. Beginning in 2014, the health law gave each state the opportunity to expand its Medicaid program to also cover working families and individuals with incomes up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level. Thanks to Ohio’s decision to expand Medicaid, more than 2.8 million Ohioans now have health insurance. But that health coverage is being threatened. If the Ohio legislature doesn’t agree to include Medicaid expansion in its budget this June, more than 450,000 Ohioans could immediately lose their health care coverage and Ohio could miss out on more than $2.5 billion each year in federal funds. Medicaid expansion comes at a low cost to Ohio. For states that opted-in, beginning in 2014, the government began paying 100 percent of the costs for newly eligible individuals. Ohio won’t pay a dime for the expanded program until 2017 – at which point the federal share will never fall to less

than 90 percent of the costs. Because the federal share of the costs of the expanded Medicaid program is so generous, it costs states less to cover newly eligible individuals than it does to cover those individuals who sign up for Medicaid under traditional standards. Already, Ohio has saved $350 million because of Medicaid expansion and we’re on track to save even more. We can’t afford to let this program disappear. When people don’t have health insurance, we all end up paying for their medical costs. Without the preventive care covered by health insurance, low-income Ohioans can face expensive emergency room visits that they can’t afford to pay. The cost of this care is usually passed on to taxpayers in the form of a “hidden tax” that costs Ohioans $2.3 billion every year – approximately $1,000 per insured family. Expanded Medicaid coverage helps reduce this burden on insured Ohioans while keeping healthcare affordable, saving lives, and saving money. We all beneﬁt from expanding health coverage to those that need it most and I urge the Ohio state legislature to include Medicaid expansion in the budget. We should be helping Ohioans gain health care – not cutting them off.

Speaker leads the 131st General Assembly At the start of the new year, many changes took place here at the House. Some memJIM BUCHY bers of the OHIO General REPRESENTATIVE Assembly completed their terms as representatives while some new members came in to start their service to the people of Ohio. The new year and a new General Assembly also welcomed in a new Speaker of the Ohio House. Representative Cliff Rosenberger of Clarksville, Ohio will serve as the 102nd Speaker of the Ohio House. Speaker Rosenberger will be one of the youngest speakers ever to lead the Ohio House of Representatives. In the past, most of the Speakers of the Ohio House had served in the legislature for more than twenty years. That isn’t the case anymore because of term limits, which prevent members from serving longer than eight years. Speaker Rosenberger brings new ideas to the table. His ideas will lead the state of Ohio into the future. Speaker Rosenberger has always been recognized as a man of many talents that have helped him represent the people of Ohio. One of those talents is his ability to build coalitions. He has the remarkable gift of organizing other members to rally around a policy idea, a gift

that he will undoubtedly use as leader of the Ohio House. As a resident of Clarksville, a very rural area, Speaker Rosenberger knows the concerns of people in his district. Many of those concerns are the same ones that people in western Ohio share. As a veteran of the Air National Guard, ensuring that veterans are taken care of is a top priority of his. The same issues that matter to us, matter to him. Being a senior member of the state Legislature myself, I know what it takes to lead other members and represent the people of Ohio. The character that Speaker Rosenberger carries himself with and the way he is willing to take all the opinions of his colleagues into account assures me that recruiting him to be the next Speaker of the House was a good decision. Ohio is beginning to turn around. For the past four years, we have been fortunate enough to have Governor Kasich as the leader of our state, as well as many other caring and capable ofﬁcials. Speaker Rosenberger has made his intention to work with Governor Kasich closely very clear. Together I expect a better, more prosperous Ohio. Please give me your opinion on this topic and others in the news this month by completing an online survey at tinyurl.com/buchyjanuary2015.

Buchy appointed to agriculture committee COLUMBUS—Speaker of the Ohio House Clifford A. Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) has appointed State Representative Jim Buchy (R-Greenville) to serve on three House committees, including Agriculture & Rural Development. In addition, Rep. Buchy will serve on the Public Utilities Committee, as well as the Government Accountability & Oversight Committee. Rep. Buchy was recently elected by his peers to also serve as the Assistant Majority Floor Leader for the 131st General Assembly. “Agriculture is facing challenges from environ-

mentalists, animal rights extremists and other crowds that just don’t understand the issues,” Rep. Buchy said. “Working on the Agriculture and Rural Development Committee will allow me to defend our way of life and expand education on agricultural issues. I am also pleased to serve on the Public Utilities Committee and the Government Oversight and Reform Committee, which will both hear concerns on relevant issues affecting the 84th House District.” Rep. Buchy was appointed to the Ohio House in 2011.

It made my day… I think Grumpy Side of 60

by Bob Robinson Associate Editor bluebagmedia.com

I enjoy subbing in all the buildings, but I have to admit Woodland is probably the most interesting simply because you never know what’s going to happen next. For instance… “Mr. Robinson, can I hold your hand going to lunch today?” Five minutes later. “Can I sit with you at lunch, Mr. Robinson?” Restroom break… “Can I hold your hand?” Sitting with my students at lunch is easy. I tell them we’ll have to see how it works out. Chances are good I’ll be at the same table with most of them. That’s a good thing. While despite my nudging they don’t always eat better, we usually have one of the quietest tables in the cafeteria. One notable exception was when my niece was at

my table a couple years ago. Seems I had no impact on her desire to talk. We got the dreaded “yellow” cup… I crossed my ﬁngers we wouldn’t get the “red” cup. Thankfully, we didn’t. That would have been embarrassing. Red cup means no recess. I wonder if that means for the teacher, too. Students wanting to hold my hand is more of a challenge, and it’s my fault. I admit it. When a student is having a ‘sad’ day I’ll let the child walk with me to lunch, recess or whatever; on the other hand, when a student isn’t cooperating, he or she is required to walk with me. My mind? Punishment? Evidently not in theirs. Once I had four students latching onto both hands. That had to be a funny – probably even ludicrous – sight, but the “real” teachers, bless their hearts, pretended like they didn’t notice. I appreciated that, but I also realized I had to get it under control. Tough to

do when this cherubic little face stares up at you with huge question-mark eyes. But I’m getting there. Last week I was returning my tray to the lunchroom window, getting ready to return to my class, when a volunteer tapped me on the shoulder. She said there were a couple of students who wanted my attention. I looked up to see three students from a class I was in a few weeks earlier… they kept saying “Mr. Robinson Mr. Robinson” and were waving their arms for hugs. Of course I couldn’t resist. Little ones being little ones, two or three more from the same class had to get their hugs, too. Then there was a little girl on the other side of the table who wanted a hug. She didn’t look familiar… but that doesn’t mean anything; I am on the Grumpy Side of 60. I gave her a hug. She said… “Mr. Robinson, I don’t know who you are but I wanted a hug anyway.” I grinned and said, “That’s

okay, Sweety. I like hugs.” For those of you following my misadventures over the years, you might recall Callie Z. She’s in third grade now… and was in one of my classes a couple weeks ago. I was going over the lessons with the class and she was one of the stars! Raised her hand, animated, answered correctly and – believe it or not (not sure I believe it yet) – actually smiled. Well… usually. When I was lining the students up to go to lunch, I reminded them of their “hall manners” and that I expected them to cooperate. Nobody said a word. Then, as I was watching them head quietly down the hallway, I heard “Mr. Robinson?” It was Callie. I couldn’t help it. I smiled with a tentative “Yes?” She smiled back. I think. Then said, “I know what that word means.” She smiled again – I think – then she was off, following her classmates. I’m not sure that made my day, but I think it did.

Coverage through Medicaid makes impact The past year has seen the most dramatic shift in decades in health care coverage for Ohioans WAYNE DESCHAMBEAU and the role PRESIDENT/CEO of hospitals WAYNE HEALTHCARE in our local communities. As a member of the Ohio Hospital Association, I saw ﬁrsthand how providing health coverage for an additional 451,000 Ohioans through Medicaid in 2014 is impacting the ability of working people to stay healthy and on the job. It also means Ohio hospitals, as the direct employer of more than 240,000 Ohioans, are able to sustain their community mission of improving the health of local residents while providing 24/7 care and responding to every disaster or new illness. We can’t afford to go back. Health care coverage means better health and economic security for all of us. In this new year, preserving Medicaid coverage for hardworking Ohioans whose incomes are too low to buy private insurance is key to keeping our state moving forward. Having coverage keeps employees at work and improves productivity. Access to earlier treatments and preventive care lowers the overall cost of health care for all Ohioans. Across our state, hospitals provide an important economic catalyst for their communities. Many hospital jobs require a wide spectrum of skills and offer competitive

wages. The health care ﬁeld, including hospitals, contributes to the economic stability and viability of communities and stimulates demand for goods and services produced by other businesses. Ohio hospitals generated more than $24.1 billion in our state’s economic activity through annual wages, salaries and beneﬁts for direct, indirect and induced employment. Hospitals are the backbone of the state’s health care sector, employing nearly 33 percent of Ohio’s health care workers and making up 39 percent of the health care sector’s annual payroll. In fact, 10

of the top 25 employers in Ohio are hospitals or health systems. Regionally, Southwest Ohio hospitals directly employ more than 63,000 workers and indirectly generate more than 51,000 additional jobs with a total impact of $6.3 billion. At Wayne HealthCare we employ nearly 500 workers with wages and beneﬁts exceeding $28 million. Ohio has made great strides in securing health care coverage for its citizens, which is keeping families healthy and workers on the job. Preserving Ohio’s recent enhanced Medicaid

eligibility improvements is essential to our state’s continued prosperity. Finally, it is important to remember that Medicaid is the largest single expenditure in the Ohio budget. I strongly support the efforts of Representative Jim Buchy and members of the Legislature in their continuing efforts to reform Ohio’s Medicaid program. These efforts are about more than the cost of health care, they are about getting individuals back into the productive part of our state’s economy, by no longer needing public assistance.

Monthly meetings at Darke Co. SWCD GREENVILLE – For 2015, 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 South Towne Court, Greenville. Special board meetings may be scheduled throughout

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CHURCH & SOCIAL Football Sunday set

Steve and Joyce Dubbs

Dubbsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 50th anniversary

NEW MADISON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Steve and Joyce Dubbs, of New Madison, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on Jan. 24, 1965. They have three children, Brenda Harr and three grandsons and a great granddaughter, Darin and Melissa Dubbs and two granddaughters and Troy Dubbs and a grandson. They will be celebrating with family.

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; On Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 1, the First Church of the Nazarene, 7584 N. State Route 118, Greenville, will be presenting Football Sunday. This video is hosted by ESPNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trent Dilfer and presented by TheIncrease.org. The video features exclusive interviews with active and retired NFL players as well as players from both Super Bowl teams. This production highlights how the increase of Christ and the decrease of self has played out in the lives of these NFL players. Some have had experiences that are unique to pro football players, but more often these experiences are common to all people and fans who can relate. The service begins at 10:30 a.m. Wear a jersey or team colors of the Patriots or Seahawks (or your favorite team) and join them for Football Sunday.

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Hilary Harris â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tyler Fourman

Harris and Fourman engaged

NEW MADISON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hilary Harris and Tyler Fourman are proud to announce their engagement. Hilary is the daughter of Keith and Krisandra Harris of New Madison and Tyler is the son of Phillip and Tammy Fourman of Hollansburg. Hilary is a 2005 graduate of Tri-Village High School and a 2011 graduate of Indiana UniversityEast where she earned a Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree. She is employed at the YMCA of Darke County in Greenville as the Childcare Director. Tyler is a 2010 graduate of Tri-Village High School and a 2014 graduate of the University of Northwestern Ohio where he earned two Associate Degrees. He is employed at Crown in Minster as the Quality Assurance Technician. The couple is planning a fall wedding for 2015. They plan to reside in Darke County. GREENVILLE EAGLES EVENTS

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Peyton and Mackenzie Estes

Name: Peyton Jo Estes Age: 9 Years Name: Mackenzie Alice Estes Age: 7 Years Parents: Travis and Brooke Estes Grandparents: Dan and Peggy Clark, of Greenville, and Gene and Donna Estes, of Winchester Great Grandmother: Bertie Huddleston, of Winchester Great Great Grandma: Lannie Shaffer, of Richmond

BLESSED EVENT NEW BREMEN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gregg and Maria Homan (Goubeaux) of New Bremen are proud to announce the arrival of their second child, a daughter, Hazel Rose. Hazel was born Jan. 2, 2015 at Wilson Hospital in Sidney. She weighed 6lbs, 15oz and was 19 inches long. She is welcomed home by her brother, Xavier, who is one. Paternal Grandparents are Eugene and Mary Jane Homan of Carthagena. Maternal Grandparents are Robert and Doris Goubeaux of Versailles. Great Grandparents are the late Frank and Edna Homan, Wilma and the late Lawrence Link, the late Harold and Rose Mary Homan, and Virginia and the late Ambrose Goubeaux.

GHS Class of 1955 HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY CASSIE! Love your Family and Friends

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Greenville High School Class of 1955 will hold its monthly luncheon at noon on Jan. 29 at the Eagles on Third Street. For more information, contact Georgianna, 548-2456.

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FIVE GENERATIONS Community Christmas Drive tops last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s totals GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The 2014 Darke County Community Christmas Drive was a big success as a grand total of $25,491.03 was collected to help the needy in our community with an additional $141 going to the drive through a Bob Evans Restaurant fundraising effort. People responded well on the last weekend of collecting with nearly $6,500 and another $5,200 being given over the last two days. The donations were more than the $23,745.86 contributed in 2013 while moving closer to the $27,637.34 collected in 2012. Thanks go out to all who gave at the 11 different â&#x20AC;&#x153;bell ringingâ&#x20AC;? locations. The help of all the businesses that allowed collecting to take place is greatly appreciated. These locations include both entrances of the Wal-Mart Supercenter, Kroger, JC Penney, Eikenberryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Super Valu, Big Lots, KitchenAid Experience, Suttonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Super Valu in Arcanum, Greenville National Bank in Ansonia, Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s State Bank in New Madison and, for the ďŹ rst year, Walgreens. Because of the generous giving of many Darke County residents, the lives

of many less fortunate residents will be impacted in a very signiďŹ cant way. The contributions have been distributed to help support the work of FISH, Grace Resurrection Community Center and Community Unity (each receiving $6360.75). In addition, the ministries of Faith United Methodist Food Bank in Arcanum, Ansonia United Methodist Food Bank and Castine Area Food Bank each received $2,120.25. There were many volunteers who gave hours of their time to be at the different locations. Special thanks go out to St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church, St. John Lutheran Church, Oakland Church of the Brethren, 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. Any area churches or organizations wanting to be involved in the 2015 drive may call Reverend Soley at 547-0533.

Dinner theater tickets now available BRADFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Oakland Church of the Brethren, 8058 HoratioHarris Creek Road, Bradford (two and a half miles north of Gettysburg) will be presenting When Bullfrogs Sing Opera by Carl L. Williams (produced by special arrangement with Eldridge Publishing Co.), as their 2015 Dinner Theater production. The play centers around two sisters who grew up in Bullfrog Waller, but Millicent left the country for the big-city life while Coreen stayed in the country as a cornbread and grits kindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; girl. Now meeting again, Millicent continues to make plans to advance up the social ladder while trying to keep her embarrassing past a secret. Coreen is now thinking of leaving Bullfrog Waller. Come and hear the bullfrog sounds as deceit and conceit ultimately reveal not just secrets but what matters most in this award-winning comedy. Oaklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual dinner theater is well known throughout the commu-

nity. Those who attend are warmly greeted with valet parking, a wide variety of freshly prepared salads, entrees and desserts as well as wholesome entertainment that highlights the talents that exist within the congregation. Darlene and John Dillon are the co-directors. Nan Hottle is the producer. Rochelle Holsapple is dinner coordinator. The cast members are Amanda Sgro, Betty Byrd, Mike Hogg, Lynne Hanes, John Dillon, Holden Klingler, and Alison Helfrich. The dates will be March 6, 7, 13, and 14 at 6 p.m., cost of the dinner buffet and play will be $22. On March 8, dessert only will be served at 2 p.m. with the play to follow at 3 p.m., cost of $12. Cost for children 10 and under will be half price. Reservations may be made from 4-8 p.m. with Brenda Coblentz at 5481895. Proceeds from the dinner theater production will help support Oaklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outreach projects.

Counseling center opens in Versailles VERSAILLES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; New Creation Counseling Center now has an ofďŹ ce to serve Darke County and the surrounding communities. The ofďŹ ce for the center is located at the Versailles Christian Church, 105 W. Ward St., Versailles. New Creation Counseling Center was founded in 1993 on the principle that professional Christian counseling should be available to the entire community, even if a person cannot afford the full cost of care. The centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main ofďŹ ce is located in Tipp City with satellite ofďŹ ces in Centerville, Day-

ton and Versailles. For additional information or to schedule an appointment at the Versailles ofďŹ ce contact the main ofďŹ ce for New Creation Counseling Center, 667-4678 or visit www.newcreationcounselingcenter.org.

CARD OF THANKS The family of Lester E. Ward Jr. wish to thank each and every one for their ďŹ&#x201A;owers, cards, wonderful food, plus all their prayers during Lesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passing. Marlene N. Ward and family

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GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; EUM Christian Preschool is now taking applications for the 2015/2016 school year. EUM Christian Preschool provides an environment where 3-5 year olds can assemble, work, learn and play in an atmosphere predominated by love and sharing with others. Established in the mid 1970â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, EUM Christian Preschool provides an exceptional and unique education. Our curriculum is purposefully deigned to teach to all areas of development. Each day your children will experience new and exciting activities. Class sizes are lim-

ited so register your child soon. For more information go to www.preschool. eumchurch.org or contact Elaine Snyder at 548-3211 ext. 210. Movie Night - For the ďŹ rst time, EUM Christian Preschool will have a movie night on Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m., at EUM Church Worship Center. Invite your friends to join you as you watch a â&#x20AC;&#x153;freezingâ&#x20AC;? movie on the big screen and enjoy some snacks. EUM Christian Preschool is a ministry of EUM Church where Jeff Harper is Lead Pastor. For more information, go to www.eumchurch. org or call 548-3211.

Haiti Auction needs merchandiseto sell. to sell GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Five years ago Haiti was hit with the major earthquake. The Cornerstone Dunkard Brethren Church organized a BeneďŹ t Auction to raise funds to assist in the recovery efforts. This will be their sixth year to have an auction. The mission of the Annual Haiti BeneďŹ t Auction of Miami Valley is to raise money for the needs of the Haitian people. One hundred percent of all the sale proceeds go to various missions that are Bible-based, Christ-centered, and work to directly serve the needs of Haitian citizens. The missions involved are already established in Haiti and have educational programs as well as medical services. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have an auction without merchandise

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GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve experienced past yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; concerts, you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss Swinginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with the Saints, again! Darke County musicians present a variety of musical styles in this hour of fun, entertainment and beautiful music. This free concert for the community is scheduled for Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. 4th St., Greenville. Kim Bohler will play traditional Celtic tunes on the ďŹ&#x201A;ute with piano accompaniment. Paula Ulrich, with Mike Hogg, will provide vocal selections that includes â&#x20AC;&#x153;Simple Song,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Prayer,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just a Closer Walk with Thee.â&#x20AC;? Darrell Fryman will play a piano solo and then will join Terri Fryman in a piano duet. Terri brings the

sounds of the organ with a lively French composition. Topping off the afternoon will be numbers by the Presby Trio, Don Lockhart, Jane Tester and Terri Fryman, performing the bossa nova â&#x20AC;&#x153;DesaďŹ nadoâ&#x20AC;?, a gospel hymn medley and then combining a foot tapping â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tuxedo Junctionâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Take the A Train.â&#x20AC;? With performers leading, the audience is invited to join in the stirring â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the Saints Go Marching Inâ&#x20AC;? before everyone meets in the church social hall for refreshments following the concert.

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CONDON – Kathryn I. Condon, 101, of Greenville and formerly of Arcanum, died Friday, Jan. 16. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015 at the Faith United Methodist Church, Arcanum. Burial is in Abbottsville Cemetery. GIBBONS – Barbara J. Gibbons, 84, of Arcanum and formerly of Greenville, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2015. Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum. Burial will follow in Greenville Township Cemetery. COPELAND – Christine E. “Chris” Copeland, 64, of Versailles, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2015. A celebration of Chris’s life will be held at noon on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015 at the EUM Church, 1451 Sater St., Greenville. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Versailles. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the church. NEWBAUER – Karen S. Newbauer, 69,

of Greenville, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2015. Services were held Friday, Jan. 26 at the Greenville Grace Brethren Church, Greenville. Burial is in the Greenville Cemetery.

LAMB – Ashley Lorraine (Grifﬁtts) Lamb, 32, of Athens, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015. Funeral Services were held Jan. 19, 2015 at Hillsboro Bible Baptist Church. SWANK

– Steven Swank, 65, of GreenVeteran ville, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015. Services will be held, Saturday, January 24 at 1 p.m. at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will follow in the Mote Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m.

JONES

– Tearl L. Jones, 77, of Greenville, Veteran died Jan. 19, 2015. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

MCMILLER – Norma L. McMiller, 85, formerly of Greenville, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2014. A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will follow in the Stelvideo Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until time of the services in the funeral home. LANDIS – Dorothy L. “Besecker” Landis, 91, of Greenville and formerly of Arcanum, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015. Funeral Services were held Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015 at the Immanuel Baptist Church, Arcanum. Burial is in Abbottsville Cemetery. GOEWERT – Glenna

G. Goewert, 91, of Ansonia, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, January 26 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. Entombment will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 1-3 p.m.

MANGEN – Peter E. Mangen, 96, of Versailles, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015 at St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles. Burial will follow in St. Valbert Cemetery in Versailles. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-6 p.m. and Monday morning from 9-10 a.m. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. ROBERT

– Patty June (Eddins) Robert, 86, of Greenville, died Jan. 18, 2015. A Celebration of Life service will be held at the convenience of the family.

HELSEL – Ronald D, Helsel, 71, of Greenville, died Jan. 17, 2015. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. WILT – Ricky Gene Wilt, 64, of New Madison, died Jan. 18, 2015. A Celebration of Life service was held Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015. Burial will be held at a later date.

Matt Light launches big game raffle FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Former New England Patriot Matt Light has announced another fundraiser to benefit his nonprofit, The Light Foundation is giving one lucky winner and a guest the chance to be in Arizona to attend Super Bowl XLIX. The Light Foundation has teamed up with Celebrities for Charity once again for an online raffle for two tickets to watch The New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

“When I was playing and we made it to the Super Bowl, there were no shortage of requests for tickets from family, friends and acquaintances,” says Light. “I loved having my family at the game, but unfortunately, you can’t fulfill every request. What I love about these raffles is that they give everybody a chance to be there where all the action is,” Light added. The lucky raffle winner and one guest will attend Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m. ET,

Greenville emergency crews access the wreckage after arriving on the scene. (Clinton Randall photo)

Driver of stolen car crashes into empty Greenville home GREENVILLE – Emergency crews saw a familiar scene when they arrived at a car into a home report on Pine Street in Greenville late Friday, Jan. 16. In September of 2013, a semi crashed through a home right next door to this property, causing major structural damage. According to ofﬁcers on the scene, sometime after 12:30 a.m. a stolen black Volkswagen Jetta was traveling at an apparent high rate of speed westbound on Pine Street. The vehicle went off the roadway, up the front yard and into the home at 156 Pine St. The Jetta was upside down and had caused severe damage to the support framing of the porch overhang along with landscaping of the rental property. It was unconﬁrmed is the home sustained any structural damage at the time of this report. Neighbors said the home just recently was made available for new renters. The Jetta was later reported stolen from the Triangle nite club, located at 4035 State Route 502, sometime Friday evening.

The Volkswagen is registered out of Indiana. The home, that had a ‘For Rent’ sign in the front yard, was unoccupied at the time of the crash authorities say. Two occupants of the vehicle ﬂed the scene southbound witnesses told police. Speed deﬁnitely played a factor police say, but if alcohol or drugs were involved will have to be determined once the subjects are apprehended. If you have any information about this crash or the parties involved, please contact the Greenville Police Department at 937-548-1103.

and will be Matt Light’s special guests at the Taste of the NFL’s “Party with a Purpose.” Winner and guest will enjoy a threenight stay a Marriott hotel in the Glendale area Jan. 30-Feb. 1, and two coach roundtrip tickets courtesy of jetBlue from Logan Airport to Phoenix, AZ. If the winner is not from the Boston area, the winner and guest will receive an airfare voucher for up to $3,000. Winner will also receive a $500 allowance for any out of pocket expenses. Tickets to the online raffle can be purchased for $2 (minimum of 5 tickets) and there are no limitations as to how many tickets can be purchased per person. Tickets are available at: www.netraffle.org or at www.lightraffle.org, until 4 p.m. ET on Jan. 29. The winner will be notified after the raffle closes and the drawing takes place. Included in the Prize: * Winner and one guest will enjoy two seats to Super Bowl XLIX (University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, AZ, Feb. 1, 6:30 p.m. ET) * Winner and one guest will be Matt Light’s special guests at the Taste of the NFL’s “Party with a Purpose,” one of the hottest events at the Super Bowl. The evening includes featured performers, three time Grammy winners, “Little Big Town”, and 32 Food & Wine Tasting Stations, one for each NFL team, with food and wine selected for each station by a world class chef from that city. Each station is also manned by an active or retired NFL player or coach. (WestWorld of Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ., January 31, 7 p.m. MT) * Winner and guest will receive three nights hotel accommodations in, or near, Glendale, AZ (Jan. 30-Feb. 1, single room, double occupancy) * Winner and guest, if from the Boston area, will receive two coach round-

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OBITUARIES

Community Unity fundraiser GREENVILLE – Throughout its history, Community is known to help a lot of people. Now you can help them help others and enjoy great meal. Visit Bob Evans on Feb. 13-15, present the

Community Unity ﬂyer and the organizations will get 15 percent of sales (valid dine in or carryout). You can print a ﬂyer at www.bluebagmedia. com, search Community Unity.

Catholic Schools Week begins Jan. 26 CINCINNATI – Catholic school students, their teachers, and their communities throughout the 19-county Archdiocese of Cincinnati are celebrating the 41th annual Catholic Schools Week Jan. 26 through Feb. 1 under the theme “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” “Catholic schools are a vibrant part of the culture of Southwest Ohio,” said Dr. Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools and Director of Educational Services for the Archdiocese. “During this week, we celebrate the tremendous record of success of our schools,

and how our schools have positively impacted countless lives through the generations.” Pastors throughout the Archdiocese are asked to ring their church bells at 10 a.m. on Jan. 28, which is also National Appreciation Day for Catholic Schools. The 113 Catholic elementary and high schools in the Archdiocese will mark the week with special programs, such as open houses for parents and grandparents, outof-uniform days, service projects, Masses, talent shows, special decorations, student-faculty games and entertainment.

To family and friends of Christine Eileen (McGlinch) Copeland.

It is with great sorrow that we let you know that our family has been asked not to attend the services being held for by her husband. We are hurt by this request but will abide by it as we wish no further confrontations or grief for our family. We will be holding our own memorial service for our sister on March 28, 2015 at the Rossburg United Methodist Church - 11am service. All will be welcome to this celebration of Chrissy’s life. She will be greatly missed and we know that she is in a better place with our mother and father.

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Tri-Village decides to add football

Lady Indians win Union City showdown against Hawks UNION CITY – The Union City Community High School girls varsity basketball traveled across town and the Indiana, Ohio state line to do battle with the Lady Hawks of Mississinawa Valley Monday night. The Lady Indians held the lead for most of the game, beating MV 47-39. UCCHS sophomore Courtney Wise led the game in

scoring with 19 points. MV junior Makayla Stump had team high 12 points, including a rare 4-point play late in the third quarter to give the Lady Hawks a 3029 lead. The Lady Indians host Hagerstown Tuesday evening, while MV girls head to Pitsburg to battle the Jets in a Cross County Conference game.

Two will be inducted into Bradford Athletic Hall of Fame BRADFORD – On Jan. 31, Bradford will be holding its 21st Athletic Hall of Fame night. The induction ceremony will take place between the junior varsity and varsity boys’ basketball games vs. Lima Temple Christian. The junior varsity game will start at 6 p.m. The 2015 Bradford Athletic Hall of Fame class inductees are Jerame Painter and Chip Fashner. Jerame Painter is a 1994 graduate of Bradford High School, who participated in football, powerlifting, and baseball. He was an accomplished football player, earning many awards and setting school records. During Jerame’s football career he earned ﬁrst team honors at the league, county and district level his senior year (1993). He was an AllOhio Honorable Mention selections in 1993, and earned honorable mention in the league and county his junior year (1992). Jerame still holds six school records in football; receiving yards in a game (138),

receiving yards in a season (805), receiving yards in a career (946), receptions in a game (7), receptions in a season (41), and receptions in a career (53). He was also a member of the 1994 baseball team that won the Cross County Conference (first CCC baseball title in school history); the sectional champions, and were district runner-up. Chip Fashner is a 1983 graduate of Bradford High School, who participated in football, basketball and baseball. Chip was quoted by Bradford Hall of Fame Coach Kent Shafer as, “a consummate team player.” Coach Shafer went on to say, “Chip could play offensive guard if we needed him to. He knew what everybody was supposed to do on offense. He knew every position.” Coach Shafer made these comments about Chip because of his unselfishness to play five different offensive positions during his senior year (1982). Have excelled at any one of those positions year long.”

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BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR www.bluebagmedia.com NEW MADISON – “It’s pretty special when you put on your pads and you hear the clicking of your cleats on the concrete,” said Tri-Village Superintendent Josh Sagester. On Jan. 19, Sagester informed the media and the crowd gathered in the TriVillage gymnasium that beginning with the 201516 school year the Patriots would be fielding a football team. The announcement was met with applause and excitement from local residents. “As you are aware, we have a vibrant educational and athletic heritage and we aspire to see it prosper.” Sagester felt now was the time. He has been working on the project for “quite a while” and has studied the cost, facilities, equipment, student impact and sustainability. “I’m confident in moving forward,” he said. The current high school students wanting to play have been sidelined. The timeline established by Athletic Director Brad Gray will mean they only get to watch. Tri-Village will start with a full schedule of junior high games this year and next. A junior varsity team will take the field for the first time in 2016 for a partial schedule and a full schedule in 2017.

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Shown are members of the Tri-Village Board of Education and the administration during a press conference to make the announcement. the program will be attracAccording to Sagester, tive to someone that has a the district will not go to talent to mold a new pro- voters to raise funds via a gram. Whoever is named tax for the program. Instead, coach will be able to shape they will be doing fundraisit from the ground up. “We ing and seeking corporate are going to ﬁnd the best we sponsorships with a possican ﬁnd,” he said. bility of the Board of EducaA steering committee tion supplementing some of made up of pillars of the the cost. community has been put in The district is expected place to make sure this pro- to have a FAQ on its website gram gets what it needs to soon. make it successful.

DC Crew looks for players GREENVILLE – Darke County Soccer Association’s DC Crew U10 and U11 teams are looking for a few players to ﬁll out rosters for this upcoming season. The DC Crew plays in the Miami Valley Youth Soccer Association. DC Crew’s practices are held at the Darke County Fairgrounds and games are played across the Miami Valley. The

DC Crew will be holding a preseason meeting on Jan. 27, 7 p.m. at the Academy Training Center, 615 Rifﬂe Ave., Greenville. Players to be eligible will be under 10 and 11 years old as of Aug. 1, 2014. Questions can be directed to Dave Ernst, 459-7967 or dernst1@woh.rr.com. Practices start March 1 and the season ends June 1.

UPCOMING LOCAL SPORTS

GREENVILLE

BOYS BASKETBALL Jan. 30 ....... vs. Troy .....................................................6 p.m. Feb. 6 ........ @ Vandalia-Butler .....................................6 p.m. Feb. 7 ........ vs. Eaton ..................................................6 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Jan. 28 ....... vs. Troy .....................................................6 p.m. Jan. 31 ....... vs. Vandalia-Butler .............................11:30 a.m. Feb. 4 ........ @ Piqua ....................................................6 p.m. Feb. 7 ........ vs. West Carrollton .............................11:30 a.m. WRESTLING Jan. 28 ....... @ State Duals .............................................. TBA Feb. 6 ........ vs. Eaton/Talawanda .................................6 p.m. SWIMMING Jan. 31 ....... @ Trotwood HS, GWOC Divisional Meet .......7 p.m. Feb. 1 ........ @ Trotwood HS, GWOC Conference Meet .....2 p.m. Feb. 6 ........ vs. three teams at YMCA of DC ...................6 p.m. Feb. 7 ........ @ Robinson YMCA, Tipp City .......................... TBA BOWLING Jan. 27 ....... vs. Troy, Treaty Lanes ............................4:30 p.m. Feb. 3 ........ vs. Piqua, Treaty Lanes .........................4:30 p.m.

ARCANUM

BOYS BASKETBALL Jan. 27 ....... vs. Franklin Monroe ...................................6 p.m. Jan. 30 ....... @ Bradford ..........................................6:30 p.m. Feb. 3 ........ @ Eaton ....................................................6 p.m. Feb. 6 ........ vs. Troy Christian ..................................6:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Jan. 29 ....... vs. Tri-Village .......................................5:30 p.m. Jan. 31 ....... @ Twin Valley South .....................................noon Feb. 5 ........ @ Ansonia ............................................5:30 p.m. Feb. 7 ........ vs. Lehman .................................................noon WRESTLING Jan. 30 ....... @ Eaton Invitational .............................4:30 p.m. Jan. 31 ....... @ Eaton Invitational ................................10 a.m. SWIMMING Feb. 6 ........ @ Greenville ..............................................6 p.m. GYMNASTICS Feb. 8 ........ @ Hamilton, Hamilton YMCA ......................... TBA

TRI-VILLAGE

BOYS BASKETBALL Jan. 27 ....... @ National Trail .........................................6 p.m. Jan. 30 ....... vs. Miami East (Homecoming) ...............6:30 p.m. Feb. 6 ........ @ Covington .........................................6:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Jan. 26 ....... @ Tri-County North ...............................5:30 p.m. Jan. 29 ....... @ Arcanum ..........................................5:30 p.m. Jan. 31 ....... @ Ansonia ...................................................noon Feb. 2 ........ @ Brookville ..............................................6 p.m. Feb. 5 ........ @ Bradford ..........................................5:30 p.m.

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The Friday Night Lights will finally be turned on in 2018 when the Patriots field a full varsity schedule. Gray pointed out the first year of varsity games will mostly be an independent schedule. He is hoping they will be able to have a complete Cross County Conference schedule in 2019. Junior High/High School Principal Lee Morris said academics is and always will be the main focus of the school, but the student athlete is the face of the district. “Now is the time to strike while the iron is hot,” he said. Morris noted there are 357 students in grades 7-12 and the addition of a football program will also increase opportunities for students other than those who will play. There will be increased opportunities for a marching band and flag corps and some students will be needed to become student trainers. A coach has not yet been named, but Sagester is making it a priority. He believes

BOYS BASKETBALL Jan. 30 ....... @ Marion Local ....................................6:30 p.m. Jan. 31 ....... vs Russia .............................................7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 ........ vs Coldwater ........................................6:30 p.m. Feb. 7 ........ vs Franklin Monroe ...............................6:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Jan. 29 ....... vs Marion Local ....................................5:30 p.m. Jan. 31 ....... vs Russia ..................................................6 p.m. Feb. 5 ........ @ Colwater ...............................................6 p.m. Feb. 7 ........ vs Miami East ...........................................1 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING Jan. 31 ....... @ Troy .......................................................6 p.m. WRESTLING Jan. 30 ....... @ Vandalia-Butler ................................6:30 p.m.

ANSONIA

BOYS BASKETBALL Jan. 27 ....... @ Miami East ............................................6 p.m. Jan. 30 ....... vs Covington ........................................6:30 p.m. Feb. 6 ........ vs Bethel .............................................6:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Jan. 26 ....... @ Covington ..............................................7 p.m. Jan. 29 ....... @ Twin Valley South ..............................5:30 p.m. Jan. 31 ....... vs Tri-Village .............................................. Noon Feb. 5 ........ vs Arcanum ..........................................5:30 p.m. Feb. 7 ........ @ Parkway ................................................1 p.m.

BRADFORD

BOYS BASKETBALL Jan. 30 ....... vs Arcanum ..........................................6:30 p.m. Jan. 31 ....... vs Temple Christian ...................................6 p.m. Feb. 6 ........ @ Twin Valley South ...................................6 p.m. Feb. 7 ........ @ Newton Local .........................................7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Jan. 27 ....... @ Riverside ...............................................6 p.m. Feb. 2 ........ @ Arcanum ...............................................5 p.m. Feb. 5 ........ vs Tri-Village ........................................5:30 p.m.

MISSISSINAWA VALLEY

BOYS BASKETBALL Jan. 27 ....... @ Twin Valley South ...................................6 p.m. Jan. 30 ....... vs Tri-County North ...............................6:30 p.m. Feb. 6 ........ @ National Trail ....................................6:30 p.m. Feb. 7 ........ @ Fort Recovery ...................................6:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Jan. 29 ....... @ Franklin Monroe ...............................5:30 p.m. Jan. 31 ....... @ Tr-County North .....................................2 p.m. Feb. 3 ........ vs Parkway, 5:30 ......................................... p.m. Feb. 7 ........ @ Fort Recovery ........................................2 p.m.

UCCHS

BOYS BASKETBALL Jan. 30 ....... vs Hagerstown ..........................................6 p.m. Feb. 3 ........ vs Seton Catholic ......................................6 p.m. Feb. 6 ........ @ Lincoln ..................................................6 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Jan. 27 ....... vs Hagerstown ..........................................6 p.m. Jan. 29 ....... vs Winchester ...........................................6 p.m. Jan. 31 ....... @ Tri .........................................................6 p.m. Feb. 3 ........ @ Blue River Valley ....................................6 p.m. Feb. 5 ........ @ Southern Wells ......................................6 p.m. WRESTLING Jan. 31 ....... @ Jay County (Sectional) ............................6 p.m. Feb. 7 ........ @ Jay County (Regional) ........................8:30 a.m.

FRANKLIN MONROE

BOYS BASKETBALL Jan. 27 ....... @ Arcanum ...............................................6 p.m. Jan. 30 ....... vs. Twin Valley South ............................6:30 p.m. Jan. 31 ....... vs. Minster ...............................................6 p.m. Feb. 6 ........ @ Tri-County North ....................................6 p.m. Feb. 7 ........ @ Versailles .........................................6:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Jan. 26 ....... @ Dixie .....................................................6 p.m. Jan. 29 ....... vs. Mississinawa Valley .........................5:30 p.m. Jan. 31 ....... vs. Ft. Recovery .........................................1 p.m. Feb. 3 ........ vs. Coldwater ............................................6 p.m. Feb. 5 ........ @ Newton ............................................5:30 p.m. GYMNASTICS Feb. 8 ........ @ Hamilton Invitation, Hamilton YMCA ........... TBA

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Hospice begins Grief Support Group GREENVILLE – Many people struggle with the long gray days of winter, but for those dealing with grief, those days can seem even darker. State of the Heart Hospice has scheduled adult grief support group sessions beginning Feb. 4 for anyone in the community who needs help dealing with grief and loss. The meetings will be held each Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the evening at the Greenville ofﬁce, 1350 N. Broadway, The sessions, which are free, will continue each Wednesday evening through March 11. It is not necessary to have experienced hospice services. “Adult grief support groups offer those experiencing grief to be with

Wirrig graduates GREENVILLE – Mr. and Mrs. John Wirrig of Greenville announce with great pride the graduation of their daughter, Whitney Lea Wirrig, from Franklin University - Columbus. The commencement ceremony was held on Jan. 11, 2015. Whitney received her bachelor’s of science degree in Business Administration and graduated magna cum laude. Congratulations Whitney.

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other people who feel as they do,” stated Meredith Carpe, a Licensed Social worker who is part of the State of the Heart bereavement staff and who will facilitate the group sessions. “People have the opportunity to talk about their grief and feelings of loss; they realize they are not the only ones feeling as they do,” she added. Bereavement support is an important service provided by State of the Heart Hospice. The nonproﬁt agency offers grief support to adults and children. State of the Heart also offers a summer camp for children who are grieving called Camp BEARable. Camp this year will be July 17-19. “Each person handles grief in their own way,” Carpe explained. “Those

who have attended grief support groups in the past say they have found the sessions to be helpful and valuable to them. Many of those who have attended have formed friendships and now have someone they can call who understands their feelings of grief and loss.” State of the Heart has ofﬁces in Greenville, Coldwater and Portland. The agency cares for families and patients in eastern Indiana and western Ohio who are confronting a life limiting illness. It is necessary to register for the grief support groups. Call 1-800-417-7535 and ask for extension 545 to speak to a member of the bereavement staff to register. For more information about the services offered by State of the Heart, visit the web site at www.stateoftheheartcare.org.

DEAN’S LIST

YORKSHIRE – Megan Kuether, of Yorkshire, has been named to the 2014 fall semester Dean’s List at Ohio Wesleyan University. To qualify for Dean’s List recognition, Ohio Wesleyan students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale in all applicable classes.

NEW MADISON SUPERMARKET CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE

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Copy of entire ad available at the store starting Monday morning. AD PRICES IN EFFECT MON., JAN. 26, 2015- SAT., JAN. 31, 2015 HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 8-9, Sun. 10-8 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES - NO DEALER PURCHASE * Eligible additional purchase requirements for sale prices do not include tobacco products, 12 pack advertised soft drinks & the purchased item*

PRODUCE SPECIALS ................................................ 10lb. Idaho

POTATOES 2.39ea ................................................

MEAT SPECIALS In Store Made STUFFED

PORK SAUSAGE 2.69lb ................................................

Bob Evan’s 12 oz. Small Casing Breakfast

reg. $3.79

Hillshire Farm’s 14 oz. Starting Tuesday

reg. $4.29

Johnsonville 19 oz. Bratwurst or

reg. $4.99

SAUSAGE LINKS 2.99ea ................................................

Seedless Red or White

Carolina 96% Fat Free White Oven Roasted

Dole 1 lb. Mini Peeled

Yoder’s Natural

LIT’L SMOKIES 2.99ea ................................................

In Store Made, Fully Cooked, Ready to Heat & Eat

ITALIAN SAUSAGE 3.99ea ................................................

GRAPES 1.99lb ................................................ CARROTS .99ea ................................................ BROCCOLI CROWNS 1.59lb ................................................

TURKEY BREAST 2.19lb ................................................ SWISS CHEESE 4.49lb ................................................

Dole California

HAM LOAF 3.99lb ................................................

Pint Sweet Grape Cherry

BOLOGNA 2.29lb ................................................

CELERY .99ea ................................................ TOMATOES 1.69ea ................................................

DAIRY SPECIALS ................................................ Lipari 8 oz.

SHREDDED CHEESES 1.59ea ................................................ Lipari 8 oz.

CHUNK CHEESES 1.59ea ................................................ Kraft 12 oz. American

reg. $3.29 CHEESE SINGLES 2.49ea ................................................ Kraft 8 oz. Philadelphia reg. $2.79

CREAM CHEESE BAR 1.49ea ................................................ Smith Dairy ½ Gallon

reg. $2.69

ORANGE JUICE 1.99ea ................................................

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

Smith Dairy 56 oz. Quality reg. $3.69 ICE CREAM 2.99ea ................................................ Essential Everyday 8 oz. reg. $1.49

WHIPPED TOPPING .99ea ................................................ Tombstone 12 Inch

reg. $4.39 PIZZAS 2.99ea ................................................ New York 10.5-11.25 oz. reg. $3.29

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

GROCERY SPECIALS ................................................ Assorted 2 Liters (LIMIT 2)

MOUNTAIN DEW & PEPSI COLA .99ea ................................................ Frito Lay 9½-10oz Lays

reg. $4.29

Frito Lay 9½-13 oz.

reg. $4.29

Kraft 14-16 oz.

reg. $4.29

Betty Crocker 4.5-8 oz. Fruit by the Foot, Gushers and Assorted

reg. $2.99

10 oz.

reg. $4.89

POTATO CHIPS 1.99ea ................................................ TOSTITOS 2.59ea ................................................ SALAD DRESSINGS 2.19ea ................................................ FRUIT SNACKS 1.49ea ................................................ A-1 STEAK SAUCE 2.99ea ................................................

Kahn’s Deluxe Club All Meat

Cooper Farms Honey Roasted Smoked

TURKEY BREAST 3.69lb ................................................ Lebanon

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

CANADIAN BACON 4.59lb ................................................ Farmland

HAM & CHEESE LOAF 2.59lb ................................................ Armour

CORNED BEEF 6.49lb ................................................ Farmland 95% Fat Free

COOKED HAM 3.09lb ................................................ Farm Fresh 3 lb. Ready to Cook IQF

reg. $8.99

Armour 14 oz. Homestyle

reg. $3.69

CHICKEN WINGS 6.99ea ................................................ MEATBALLS 2.49ea ................................................ Oscar Mayer 8.8 to 11.1 oz. reg. $2.79 LUNCHABLES 2.39ea ................................................

Eckrich 14 oz. Bunsize Franks, reg. $2.79 or All Meat LIMIT 6 WIENERS .99ea ................................................ 81% Lean, In 3 lb. or Larger Pkgs . GROUND CHUCK 3.69lb ................................................ Our Best, BONE-IN, Center Cut PORK LOIN CHOPS 2.39lb ................................................ BONE-IN, Cut from the Pork Loin, Extra Meaty, Country Style SPARE RIBS 1.99lb ................................................ BONE-IN, Cut from the Pork Loin, Sirloin End PORK LOIN ROAST 1.89lb ................................................ Fresh, Never Frozen, BONELESS, SKINLESS, In 3lb. Bags CHICKEN BREASTS 1.99lb ................................................ BONELESS, Beef Arm CHUCK ROAST 4.49lb ................................................ BONELESS, Beef Arm CHUCK STEAK 4.49lb ................................................ Whole, BONELESS, 7 to 10 lb. Average (Sliced Free 8am-5pm) NEW YORK STRIPS 5.99lb ................................................ BONELESS, New York STRIP STEAKS 6.99lb ................................................

GROCERY SPECIALS General Mills 12-14 oz.

reg. $3.89

Kellogg’s 14-18 oz.

reg. $4.69

CHEX CEREALS 2.59ea ................................................ MINI WHEATS CEREALS 1.99ea ................................................

Kellogg’s 18.2 oz reg. $4.49-$5.19 Raisin Bran Crunch, 18.7 oz. Raisin Bran or 15 oz. FROSTED FLAKES 1.99ea ................................................ Maxwell House 30.6 oz. reg. $12.99 ORIGINAL COFFEE 6.99ea ................................................ Heinz 38 oz.

reg. $3.89

KETCHUP 2.49ea ................................................ Kraft 18 oz. (LIMIT 2)

reg. $1.99

BBQ SAUCE .99ea ................................................

Nabisco 3.5-9.1 oz. reg. $3.49 Better Cheddars, Wheat Thins and Assorted SNACK CRACKERS 1.99ea ................................................ Nabisco 8.8-13.7 oz. reg. $3.79 Round, Ritz SNACK CRACKERS 2.39ea ................................................ Jello 4.2-5.9 oz. reg. $1.69 PUDDING .99ea ................................................ Jello .6-6 oz. reg. $1.69 GELATIN .99ea ................................................ Nabisco 9.5-13 oz. reg. $3.99

CHIPS AHOY COOKIES 2.39ea ................................................

10 Count 6 oz. Pouches LIMIT 2

reg. $4.09

Ragu 16-24 oz.

reg. $2.89

Hellman’s 30 oz. Limit 1

reg. $6.49

CAPRI SUN JUICE DRINKS 1.99ea ................................................ PASTA SAUCE 1.49ea ................................................ MAYONNAISE 2.99ea ................................................ Kraft 22-30 oz. Limit 1

reg. $4.99-$5.79

MIRACLE WHIP 2.99ea ................................................

4.3-8.75 oz. reg. $2.79-$3.19 Chex Mix, Bugles or GARDETTOS 1.29ea ................................................ Essential Everyday 9 oz. reg. $1.99

POTATO CHIPS 1.49ea ................................................ Planter’s 16 oz. Can or Jar Cocktail or Dry Roasted

reg. $4.49

PEANUTS 2.99ea ................................................ Domino 4 lb. reg. $2.69

GRANULATED SUGAR

.99

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LSVT Therapy Program At Brethren Retirement Community Improves The Quality Of Life For Local Woman Living With Parkinson’s Disease The ﬁrst thing you notice about Chevone Singer is her smile and she has good reason to smile these days. At the age of 57, after noticing her right hand was shaking and she was unable to stop it, her family doctor referred her to a neurologist. She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Currently, there is no cure for Parkinson’s Disease but medication, therapy, and lifestyle modiﬁcations are used to treat its symptoms. This means there’s no standard treatment for the disease – the treatment for each person with Parkinson’s is based on his or her symptoms. Her neurologist, Lois Krousgrill, M.D., knew about the LSVT BIG program and recommended

that to Chevone along with medication. Chevone saw the article in the Early Bird about Brethren Retirement Community offering this new therapy program and called to enroll. LSVT BIG can be delivered by a physical or occupational therapist. Treatment is administered in 16 sessions over a single month (four individual 60 minute sessions per week for 4 weeks). This protocol was developed speciﬁcally to address the unique movement impairments for people with Parkinson disease. The protocol is both intensive and complex, with many repetitions of core movements that are used in daily living. This type of practice is necessary to optimize learning and help patients

remember to use these new movements in the daily activities. Chevone said she entered the program hoping to build up her strength and endurance and learn how to move to improve her quality of life. She entered the program in mid-December and will be graduating from it midJanuary. Chevone said the program has required a good bit of work but the repetition of the exercises in the same order helps her remember them. In addition to learning to take bigger steps instead of shufﬂing her feet, she also learned new ways to move to accommodate her symptoms. Her handwriting has improved and she will soon be adding a weighted pen to help her

Award Winning BBET Dementia Program At Brethren Retirement Community In September 2014, Brethren Retirement Community hosted their 8th Annual Charity Auction and Dinner and generous donors raised their paddles and donated more than $63,380 to help fund the Behavior Based Ergonomic Therapy (BBET) program. We are pleased to announce that the ﬁrst resource center for BBET has now been implemented in our Oakview 4, Enhanced Living Neighborhood. This program provides therapies that are individualized and comforting through appropriate cognitive exercise and nonpharmacological approaches for managing behaviors, engaging residents, and

Pictured is Resident Assistant, Brandi Long, who is now certiﬁed in BBET and resident, Aileen Brady, looking at the new resource center.

enhancing family interactions. BBET, developed by Dr. Govind Bharwani, has received 6 national awards and has impressive results including a 33% reduction in fall, 67% improvement in mood and behaviors, 47%

reduction in PRN medications, and a 65% reduction in anti-psychotic medications. The BBET program is now available for our Oakview 4 residents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through the use of the new resource libraries in their neighborhood. The libraries consist of music, videos, games, puzzles, and memory props. These therapies are designed to provide comfort or stimulation based on each resident’s needs. We are excited to implement several more resource centers in the next few months in our Rosewood Skilled Nursing Center and also in our Shuff Adult Day Center for all to enjoy and beneﬁt from.

Top 10 Benefits Of Using Shuff Adult Day Center Conveniently located on the campus of Darke County’s Premier Retirement Community, Brethren Retirement Community 2) Transportation services available to and from the center, if needed. 3) Spend your day with us and your nights at home in the house you love. 4) Allows the caregiver to receive a much-needed break from their caregiving responsibilities. 5) Access to campus amenities, including therapy and the beauty salon 6) Wide variety of daily activities for all to enjoy. 7) Exceptional care at an affordable cost, including hygiene assistance. 8) Full, half or two hours stays available as often or as little as you need. 9) Hot, nutritious lunch and snacks available. 10) PASSPORT, Veterans, and Alzheimer’s Funding Available

handwriting become even more legible. About the third week of her therapy Chevone’s son told her he noticed she was moving better, which is exactly what her therapist at Brethren Retirement Community, Addie Mikesell, PT, DPT said should happen. Not only did she notice it, her son also noticed it. She has enjoyed the program and is pleased with her progress. One of the things it has taught her is to think about the movements before she makes them. Chevone feels that

it has helped her cope and overcome many of the symptoms she’s been experiencing and will be continuing the exercises at home. Her therapist said she too is pleased with Chevone’s progress. In addition to her improved endurance, she is now taking big steps without verbal cueing, her balance has improved and her handwriting has become more legible. Patients with Parkinson’s Disease often don’t recognize there’s a problem but everything they do becomes slower and with less amplitude. They can end up taking tiny steps or shufﬂing their feet. LSVT BIG therapy is designed to wake up the nervous system and take advantage of neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections.

During LSVT BIG therapy, Addie encouraged Chevone to “Think Big” and move bigger with exercises that focused on large amplitude and exaggerated motions. Patients in the LSVT BIG program need to move way beyond what feels normal for them, and give maximal effort on every single repetition. Chevone is proof that this therapy works. She added that she was glad to ﬁnd the LSVT BIG program at Brethren Retirement Community, it’s so convenient and close to home. She was quick to add that the therapists have been a pleasure to work with and she won’t hesitate to return for additional help when and if she needs it. To learn more about this innovative program, call Brethren Retirement Community’ Therapy Department at 937-5477689.

Activities Professionals Week January 18 - 24 is Activities Professionals Week, a time to honor our Activity professionals for their exceptional effort to improve the lives of our residents by the many events and activities they plan throughout the year. Activities professionals work with the residents to create a vibrant and active activities calendar, which includes those whose lives may be restricted by injury or illness. These dedicated ladies deliver interesting and fun activities and customize them to accommodate those residents who have varying levels of capability and include families and friends in many of the activities. Please join us in thanking them for all they do for our residents and families, their work is greatly appreciated. Left to Right: Darlene Boone, Penny Strawser, Alicia Mullins, Robin Constable, and Melinda Harter.

Public Is Welcome • Brethren Retirement Community Presents...

SUPPORT GROUPS/ACTIVITIES FOR FEB. 2015

Thurs., Feb. 5th 7pm, Meeting House LIVING WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP ------------------------------------------Thurs., Feb. 5th, 11am Chestnut Village Center. COOKING WITH MIKE LUNCHEON RSVP to 547-7628. $8.00 for guests. ------------------------------------------Sat., Feb. 14th, 11:30am, BRC Main St. MARCH OF DIMES BAKE SALE ------------------------------------------Wed., Feb. 18th, 4pm, Meeting House ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP

------------------------------------------Sat., Feb. 21st, 10am, Meeting House LIVING WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP ------------------------------------------Sat., Feb. 21st, 2:30pm, BRC Main St. CONCERT WITH ELAINE BERGMAN ------------------------------------------Monday, February 23rd, 7pm, Chapel VIP (LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP)

Brand New Year. Strong New You!

Call today to schedule your visit to the Shuff Adult Day Center. 547-7657.

Join Senior FITness Today! Brethren Retirement Community’s decision to add Senior FITness to our campus was one of the best decisions! Our thriving Senior FITness gym is the place to be and a very popular amenity among not only the 162 active residents using the gym, but also the numerous community members who are now using the gym. Led by 2 senior fitness specialists, you will have the opportunity to exercise in a small environment with senior-friendly equipment and receive instruction from our specialists. As a Brethren Retirement Community resident, you will enjoy a complimentary membership!

Our gym is open to the public for those 55+

You too can join for just $15.00 per month. Gift certificates available.

For more information on how to join Senior FITness, call 316-4588.

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Children experience art and creativity GREENVILLE – Do you want your child to learn more about art and to be creative? The Art-Rageous Experience–Children’s Art Program is beginning their winter session of art classes for children. In these classes children experience different kinds of art each Saturday morning with a professional teacher/artist teaching the class. The parent also attends for the support and encouragement while the children are working. Children work on different projects each week where they learn about different artists, art techniques and also visits from local artists with some of their paint-

ings. These classes are fun, age appropriate, and keep children’s mind and hands busy! The classes are sponsored by Council on Rural Services. There is one class for 4-7 year olds and another for 8-11 year olds. Art programs help young children explore creativity, to pay attention to detail, build self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment. Full scholarships are available for families if needed, all supplies are furnished. To enroll your child in this class, call Council on Rural Services at 1-866627-4557 and ask for Debby Brayﬁeld.

GREENVILLE – The Darke County Health Department invites everyone to catch up on immunizations this winter. No appointment is necessary; just visit their walk-in clinic every Tuesday from 8-10:30 a.m. and 2-5 p.m., at 300 Garst Ave, Greenville, at the edge of the park. All ages are in need of vaccinations. Infants routinely receive immunizations at ages 2, 4, 6, 12, and 18 months. Prospective kindergartners need to be updated on three vaccines, any time after

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age 4 years. Seventh graders are required to be immunized with Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis (Tdap). Students attending college are eligible for any immunizations that were not given previously. Everyone needs a ﬂu shot every year, and a Tetanus booster every ten years. Zostavax (Shingles), Pneumovax (Pneumonia), and Prevnar-13 (also for certain strains of Pneumonia), are available for the older crowd. The Health Department also has some travel vaccines, including Yellow Fever and Typhoid.

DEAN’S LIST RICHMOND, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College Richmond region recognizes those students who earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for the fall 2014 semester. Local students named to the Dean’s List include:

Greenville – Rachel Duncan and Kyle Warner New Madison – Lisa Johnson, Cassandra Miller, and Nickole Spencer News Paris – Bobbi Newman Union City – Jennifer Siert and Chandra Wilson

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In pursuance of law, Scott J. Zumbrink, Treasurer of the County of Darke, State of Ohio, hereby notifies the Taxpayers thereof the rates of taxation for the year 2014 are correctly stated in the following table, showing the number of mills levied on each dollar of taxable property in several townships, school districts and corporations of said county. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Darke Co Tri-Co. Joint County Brd of School Voc. Twp. Corp. Cemetery Mental Fire Ambul. Darke Co Total Agri/Res. Ind/Comm. Agri/Res. Ind/Comm. Rate Devel Dis Rate School Rate Rate Health Dist Dist. Park Dist Library Rate Comp. Fact. Comp. Fact. Eff. Rate Eff. Rate ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A01 ADAMS TWP. -- Bradford E.V.S.D. 3.00 3.30 28.05 5.30 5.00 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 45.75 0.246182 0.146976 34.487152 39.025870 A02 Greenville C.S.D. 3.00 3.30 44.42 0.00 5.00 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 1.00 57.82 0.265804 0.116195 42.451222 51.101604 A03 Versailles E.V.S.D. 3.00 3.30 43.85 2.58 5.00 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 58.83 0.350085 0.247007 38.234522 44.298556 A04 Bradford Corporation 3.00 3.30 28.05 5.30 0.50 11.50 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 52.75 0.191658 0.120427 42.640048 46.397461 A05 Gettysburg Corporation 3.00 3.30 44.42 0.00 0.50 7.10 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 1.00 60.42 0.232689 0.104904 46.360947 54.081675 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ B06 ALLEN TWP. -- Ansonia L.S.D./AAJA 3.00 3.30 36.05 2.58 2.20 0.00 0.00 0.60 2.75 2.00 0.50 0.00 52.98 0.318475 0.229518 36.107209 40.820119 B07 St. Henry L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 35.91 0.00 2.20 0.00 0.00 0.60 2.75 2.00 0.50 0.00 50.26 0.163082 0.053660 42.063513 47.563033 B08 Mississinawa Valley L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 29.55 2.58 2.20 0.00 0.00 0.60 2.75 2.00 0.50 0.00 46.48 0.236405 0.140013 35.491882 39.972216 B09 Ft. Recovery L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 32.60 0.00 2.20 0.00 0.00 0.60 2.75 2.00 0.50 0.00 46.95 0.248062 0.156825 35.303512 39.587076 B10 Burkettsville Corporation 3.00 3.30 35.91 0.00 0.60 3.90 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 47.81 0.122940 0.051596 41.932235 45.343193 B11 New Weston Corporation 3.00 3.30 36.05 2.58 0.60 7.10 0.00 0.60 0.00 2.00 0.50 0.00 55.73 0.307747 0.219260 38.579255 43.510653 B12 Rossburg Corporation 3.00 3.30 36.05 2.58 0.60 8.80 0.00 0.60 2.75 2.00 0.50 0.00 60.18 0.352229 0.230804 38.982843 46.290212 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ C13 BROWN TWP. -- Ansonia L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 36.05 2.58 3.50 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 2.00 0.50 0.00 51.53 0.313098 0.232390 35.396065 39.554941 C14 Mississinawa Valley L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 29.55 2.58 3.50 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 2.00 0.50 0.00 45.03 0.227610 0.140417 34.780738 38.707038 C15 Ansonia Corporation 3.00 3.30 36.05 2.58 2.20 7.10 0.00 0.60 0.00 2.00 0.50 0.00 57.33 0.283010 0.208879 41.105042 45.354941 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ D16 BUTLER TWP. -- Arcanum-Butler L.S.D./AJAD 3.00 3.30 31.10 2.58 4.85 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.00 0.50 1.00 49.93 0.175533 0.048669 41.165622 47.499936 D81 Arcanum-Butler L.S.D./TVJAD 3.00 3.30 31.10 2.58 4.85 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.50 0.50 1.00 50.43 0.163708 0.039856 42.174215 48.420085 D17 Tri-Village L.S.D./TVJAD 3.00 3.30 29.05 2.58 4.85 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.50 0.50 1.50 48.88 0.208102 0.099515 38.707950 44.015705 D18 Castine Corporation 3.00 3.30 31.10 2.58 1.55 3.90 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.00 0.50 1.00 50.53 0.148029 0.047958 43.050090 48.106684 D19 New Madison Corporation 3.00 3.30 29.05 2.58 1.55 14.50 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.50 0.50 1.50 60.08 0.166298 0.091855 50.088800 54.561364 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ E20 FRANKLIN TWP. -- Franklin-Monroe L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 37.65 2.58 4.60 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 52.23 0.295066 0.231896 36.818678 40.118089 E83 Franklin-Monroe L.S.D./AJAD 3.00 3.30 37.65 2.58 4.60 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.00 0.50 0.00 55.23 0.309287 0.228810 38.148072 42.592838 E21 Bradford E.V.S.D. 3.00 3.30 28.05 5.30 4.60 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 45.35 0.258989 0.165668 33.604828 37.836946 E22 Newton L.S.D./AJAD 3.00 3.30 45.85 5.30 4.60 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.00 0.50 0.00 66.15 0.355854 0.277741 42.610246 47.777446 E23 Greenville C.S.D. 3.00 3.30 44.42 0.00 4.60 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 1.00 57.42 0.276055 0.130744 41.568898 49.912680 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ F24 GREENVILLE TWP. -- Greenville C.S.D. 3.00 3.30 44.42 0.00 6.90 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 1.00 59.72 0.251478 0.107481 44.701747 53.301224 F25 Ansonia L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 36.05 2.58 6.90 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 52.93 0.293038 0.226880 37.419511 40.921236 F26 Franklin-Monroe L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 37.65 2.58 6.90 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 54.53 0.267348 0.202152 39.951527 43.506633 F27 Greenville Corporation 3.00 3.30 44.42 0.00 3.15 8.15 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 1.00 64.12 0.279950 0.138083 46.169584 55.266127 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ G28 HARRISON TWP. -- Tri-Village L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 29.05 2.58 5.98 0.00 0.40 0.60 0.00 3.50 0.50 1.50 50.41 0.212144 0.129072 39.715821 43.903464 G29 National Trail L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 29.20 2.58 5.98 0.00 0.40 0.60 0.00 3.50 0.50 0.00 49.06 0.256329 0.166962 36.484491 40.868845 G30 Hollansburg Corporation 3.00 3.30 29.05 2.58 0.50 19.30 0.20 0.60 0.00 3.50 0.50 1.50 64.03 0.134199 0.075852 55.437216 59.173201 G31 New Madison Corporation 3.00 3.30 29.05 2.58 0.50 14.50 0.20 0.60 0.00 3.50 0.50 1.50 59.23 0.163247 0.093160 49.560890 53.712112 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ H32 JACKSON TWP. -- Mississinawa Valley L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 29.55 2.58 3.70 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 43.23 0.221558 0.145182 33.652051 36.953784 H33 Union City Corporation 3.00 3.30 29.55 2.58 0.60 18.10 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 58.23 0.302017 0.258852 40.643538 43.157029 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I34 LIBERTY TWP. -- Tri-Village L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 29.05 2.58 6.20 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.50 0.50 1.50 50.23 0.229282 0.119629 38.713186 44.221048 I35 Greenville C.S.D. 3.00 3.30 44.42 0.00 6.20 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.50 0.50 1.00 62.52 0.290865 0.121490 44.335102 54.924420 I36 Palestine Corporation 3.00 3.30 29.05 2.58 4.80 3.70 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.50 0.50 1.50 52.53 0.219450 0.114391 41.002281 46.521048 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ J37 MISSISSINAWA TWP. -- Mississinawa Valley L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 29.55 2.58 4.20 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 43.73 0.224979 0.153108 33.891655 37.034585 J38 Ft. Recovery L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 32.60 0.00 4.20 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 44.20 0.237482 0.170827 33.703285 36.649445 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ K39 MONROE TWP. -- Franklin-Monroe L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 37.65 2.58 4.10 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.00 0.50 0.00 54.73 0.293976 0.212066 38.640696 43.123607 K40 Tri-County North L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 41.80 2.58 4.10 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.00 0.50 0.00 58.88 0.221606 0.056774 45.831817 55.537132 K41 Northmont C.S.D. 3.00 3.30 74.75 2.58 4.10 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.00 0.50 0.00 91.83 0.321062 0.264041 62.346854 67.583139 K42 Arcanum-Butler L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 31.10 2.58 4.10 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.00 0.50 1.00 49.18 0.161544 0.052070 41.235265 46.619206 K43 Pitsburg Corporation 3.00 3.30 37.65 2.58 2.70 10.90 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.00 0.50 0.00 64.23 0.304310 0.215762 44.684147 50.371633 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ L44 NEAVE TWP. -- Greenville C.S.D./AJAD 3.00 3.30 44.42 0.00 5.10 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.00 0.50 1.00 60.92 0.276885 0.122995 44.052154 53.427161 L82 Greenville C.S.D./TVJAD 3.00 3.30 44.42 0.00 5.10 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.50 0.50 1.00 61.42 0.266351 0.115153 45.060747 54.347310 L45 Tri-Village L.S.D./TVJAD 3.00 3.30 29.05 2.58 5.10 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.50 0.50 1.50 49.13 0.197256 0.111664 39.438831 43.643938 L46 Arcanum-Butler L.S.D./AJAD 3.00 3.30 31.10 2.58 5.10 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.00 0.50 1.00 50.18 0.165076 0.060818 41.896503 47.128169 L80 Wayne Lakes Corporation 3.00 3.30 44.42 0.00 4.50 10.80 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.50 0.50 1.00 71.62 0.230726 0.098753 55.095372 64.547310 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ M47 PATTERSON TWP. -- Minster L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 53.17 0.00 5.85 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 66.42 0.368709 0.085549 41.930353 60.737864 M48 Ft. Loramie L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 45.05 5.30 5.85 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 63.60 0.363325 0.210562 40.492520 50.208260 M49 Marion L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 35.30 0.00 5.85 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 48.55 0.072657 0.006358 45.022514 48.241318 38.848232 45.306295 M50 Versailles E.V.S.D. 3.00 3.30 43.85 2.58 5.85 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 59.68 0.349058 0.240846 M51 Osgood Corporation 3.00 3.30 35.30 0.00 4.55 1.60 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 48.85 0.072211 0.006319 45.322514 48.541318 M52 Yorkshire Corporation 3.00 3.30 43.85 2.58 4.55 1.30 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 59.68 0.349058 0.240846 38.848232 45.306295 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ N53 RICHLAND TWP. -- Ansonia L.S.D./AAJA 3.00 3.30 36.05 2.58 3.70 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 2.00 0.50 0.00 51.73 0.313456 0.231876 35.514943 39.735063 N54 Greenville C.S.D. 3.00 3.30 44.42 0.00 3.70 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 2.00 0.50 1.00 58.52 0.268674 0.109449 42.797179 52.115051 N55 Versailles E.V.S.D. 3.00 3.30 43.85 2.58 3.70 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 2.00 0.50 0.00 59.53 0.351915 0.238838 38.580479 45.312003 N86 Ansonia L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 36.05 2.58 3.70 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 2.00 0.50 0.00 51.73 0.313456 0.231876 35.514943 39.735063 N87 Versailles E.V.S.D./AAJA 3.00 3.30 43.85 2.58 3.70 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 2.00 0.50 0.00 59.53 0.351915 0.238838 38.580479 45.312003 N88 Greenville C.S.D./AAJA 3.00 3.30 44.42 0.00 3.70 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 2.00 0.50 1.00 58.52 0.268674 0.109449 42.797179 52.115051 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ P56 TWIN TWP. -- Arcanum-Butler L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 31.10 2.58 3.70 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.00 0.50 1.00 48.78 0.163649 0.049663 40.797215 46.357432 P57 Tri-County North L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 41.80 2.58 3.70 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.00 0.50 0.00 58.48 0.223773 0.054799 45.393767 55.275358 P58 Franklin-Monroe L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 37.65 2.58 3.70 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.00 0.50 0.00 54.33 0.296841 0.211084 38.202646 42.861833 2.58 0.50 6.70 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.00 0.50 1.00 52.28 0.184194 0.079635 42.650336 48.116677 P59 Arcanum Corporation 3.00 3.30 31.10 P60 Gordon Corporation 3.00 3.30 31.10 2.58 0.50 16.10 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.00 0.50 1.00 61.68 0.222244 0.132951 47.971999 53.479589 P61 Ithaca Corporation 3.00 3.30 31.10 2.58 0.50 1.20 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.00 0.50 1.00 46.78 0.152743 0.051786 39.634690 44.357432 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Q62 VAN BUREN TWP. -- Franklin-Monroe L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 37.65 2.58 3.90 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.00 0.50 0.00 54.53 0.302688 0.226232 38.024403 42.193544 Q63 Arcanum-Butler L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 31.10 2.58 3.90 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.00 0.50 1.00 48.98 0.170703 0.067188 40.618972 45.689143 Q64 Greenville C.S.D. 3.00 3.30 44.42 0.00 3.90 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 3.00 0.50 1.00 59.72 0.283747 0.129469 42.774623 51.988135 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ R65 WABASH TWP. -- Versailles E.V.S.D./AAJA 3.00 3.30 43.85 2.58 4.75 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 2.00 0.50 0.00 60.58 0.347289 0.235189 39.541216 46.332229 R66 St. Henry L.S.D./AAJA 3.00 3.30 35.91 0.00 4.75 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 2.00 0.50 0.00 50.06 0.152377 0.051175 42.431984 47.498203 R67 Marion L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 35.30 0.00 4.75 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 47.45 0.058561 0.002866 44.671284 47.313998 R68 Ansonia L.S.D./AAJA 3.00 3.30 36.05 2.58 4.75 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 2.00 0.50 0.00 52.78 0.308911 0.227827 36.475680 40.755289 R84 Versailles E.V.S.D. 3.00 3.30 43.85 2.58 4.75 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 58.58 0.342830 0.242421 38.497002 44.378975 R85 Marion L.S.D./AAJA 3.00 3.30 35.30 0.00 4.75 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 2.00 0.50 0.00 49.45 0.075521 0.003696 45.715498 49.267252 R69 North Star Corporation/AAJA 3.00 3.30 43.85 2.58 3.75 1.20 0.00 0.60 0.00 2.00 0.50 0.00 60.78 0.346146 0.234415 39.741216 46.532229 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ S70 WASHINGTON TWP. -- Greenville C.S.D. 3.00 3.30 44.42 0.00 3.80 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 1.00 56.62 0.264063 0.121248 41.668757 49.754931 S71 Mississinawa Valley L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 29.55 2.58 3.80 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 43.33 0.220605 0.157003 33.771194 36.527040 S72 Tri-Village L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 29.05 2.58 3.80 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 1.50 44.33 0.186852 0.119072 36.046841 39.051559 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ T73 WAYNE TWP. -- Versailles E.V.S.D. 3.00 3.30 43.85 2.58 4.00 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 57.83 0.342472 0.245355 38.024825 43.641148 T74 Bradford E.V.S.D. 3.00 3.30 28.05 5.30 4.00 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 44.75 0.234023 0.142604 34.277455 38.368462 T75 Russia L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 42.45 5.30 4.00 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 59.15 0.311915 0.092930 40.700203 53.653198 T79 Greenville C.S.D. 3.00 3.30 44.42 0.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 1.00 56.82 0.256573 0.112211 42.241525 50.444196 T76 Versailles Corporation 3.00 3.30 43.85 2.58 0.50 3.10 0.00 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 57.43 0.337611 0.246468 38.041022 43.275348 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ U77 YORK TWP. -- Ansonia L.S.D. 3.00 3.30 36.05 2.58 3.50 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 2.00 0.50 0.00 51.53 0.317175 0.232551 35.185964 39.546649 U78 Versailles E.V.S.D. 3.00 3.30 43.85 2.58 3.50 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.00 2.00 0.50 0.00 59.33 0.355276 0.239447 38.251500 45.123589 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Visitors get chance to pet Ohio Timber Rattlesnake GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t knowâ&#x20AC;Ś Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m scared of snakes,â&#x20AC;? said BOB the young lady ROBINSON sitting next to Associate Editor bluebagmedia.com her dad. As if to make her point, she snuggled a little closer, partially hiding behind his arm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a snake at home,â&#x20AC;? her dad said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a rattler.â&#x20AC;? Doug Wynn, retired teacher, herpetologist and visiting OSU Scholar, told a group of about 45 adults and children he had a relational reality with timber rattlesnakes. He studies them while maintaining a healthy respect for them. Wynn has been studying various snakes for years; however he focused on the timber rattlesnake in a presentation at Darke County Parks Jan. 17. Afterwards he gave anyone interested an opportunity to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;touchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; a rattler. He took one out of a cooler he had with him, noting â&#x20AC;&#x153;it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like me muchâ&#x20AC;? as he did so. He placed the snake on the ďŹ&#x201A;oor and waited for it to â&#x20AC;&#x153;settle down.â&#x20AC;? Then he used a snake â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;tongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to nudge it into a tube. The snake cooperated, moving deeply into the tube, making a strike impossible. After that the more adventurous among the audience gathered around and began touching the reptileâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skin. The young lady? She stood closely by, watching. She may or may not have participated. A little girl who earlier said she wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, tentatively

reached out and stroked the scaly skin. Wynn said he tracks the rattlers by inserting microchip transmitters in them; then follows them over a period of several years. He talked about a young girl who showed an interest in the snakes, so he asked the grandfather if he could use her to help bag a snake. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sure,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She loves snakes.â&#x20AC;? Wynn then added she came back a little later to help bag another, then returned a year or two later to helpâ&#x20AC;Ś â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then, six or seven years later, she shows up again!â&#x20AC;? he said. Wynn told the group the snake was endangered. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are only three areas in Ohio where the (snake) population is large enough to maintain themselves.â&#x20AC;? On a map he pointed out the south central portion of the state. He told them the reasons are numerous: females donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get pregnant until theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re six years old; they only reproduce every four years; they average six to seven babies at a time, but due to predators statistically the babies are all dead by their ďŹ fth year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It takes three reproducing females to get one new, surviving snake,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That means 30 or 40 snakes are required for viable reproduction.â&#x20AC;? He noted snakes canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be moved from their dens. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They leave their dens to feed then return to them.â&#x20AC;? He told of 20 snakes being picked up by researchers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ten were put back in their dens; 10 were moved to other locations. The ones

thanks to Hittle Buick GMC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They helped us save close to $10,000 by getting us ďŹ&#x201A;eet pricing.â&#x20AC;? Donald Hittle added a bonus, notingâ&#x20AC;Ś â&#x20AC;&#x153;You also get free regular maintenance four times a year, up to 20,000 miles.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a great deal,â&#x20AC;? Fries said. This is the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second van. Cain said anything over nine passengers requires using a school bus. Having a second van, Wave 2, means transportation to smaller groups of students is more available. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This represents a huge savings in transportation costs to the district,â&#x20AC;? she

Doug Wynn put the timber rattlesnake on the floor. After giving it a minute or two to settle down, he used a snake tong to guide it into a tube. This allowed those interested to safely pet the rattler. (Bob Robinson photo)

that were moved died.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Two snakes stopped highway construction for two days,â&#x20AC;? he noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were going to blast the area. They were trying to ďŹ gure out what to do; the construction boss said he was going to move the highway 50 feetâ&#x20AC;Ś actually, they only moved the fence.â&#x20AC;? The saving grace? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The snakes so far have been able to survive because they live 25 to 43 years.â&#x20AC;? They face threats such as

road construction, persecution, diseases, commercial collecting and forestry management (late season burns). On the other hand, he said snakes are important because they eat harmful animals, their venom is providing some medicinal beneďŹ tsâ&#x20AC;Ś and â&#x20AC;&#x153;people spend money to go to parks to see snakes!â&#x20AC;? The outlook for the timber rattlesnake? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have no idea,â&#x20AC;? Wynn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is going to depend on what the state does.â&#x20AC;?

She noted communication skills were driven more to electronics, the time-saving skills such as texting and email; and the loss of soft skills such as listening and reading. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who owns it? Everyone is pointing ďŹ ngersâ&#x20AC;Ś family, school.â&#x20AC;? She didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have an answer. Her concern was getting it back. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Learning has changed so much today,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about critical thinking. Preparing students â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the workforce â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for the jobs businesses need to ďŹ ll now.â&#x20AC;? She added most jobs in the future will require some post-secondary edu-

Kim Puckett, left, works with students Jenna Cline, front, and Jenna Spurrier. Puckett is one of Tri-Villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teachers already qualified to teach CCP courses. (Bob Robinson photo)

Tri-Village preparing for CCP option in the fall

The young lady wearing the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gâ&#x20AC;? wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure she wanted to have anything to do with the snake. Dad was helping. So did she or didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t she pet the snake? (Bob Robinson photo)

Pictured left to right are Joe Arnett, Donald Hittle, GCSD Treasurer Carla Surber, Transportation Supervisor Beth Cain and Superintendent Doug Fries.

said. The graphics on the van were provided by GHS grad Brian Reeser. Joe Arnett noted Reeser, along

with Hittle and him, were all graduates of the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award winning auto tech program.

CCP can help provide productive workers COLUMBUS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I took public speaking andâ&#x20AC;Ś you knowâ&#x20AC;Ś BOB I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t die,â&#x20AC;? ROBINSON said Deborah Associate Editor bluebagmedia.com Norris, Vice President Sinclair College. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about the soft skillsâ&#x20AC;Ś communication.â&#x20AC;? Norris noted a tech startup she led once. They were all engineers in their early 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. They arrived, opened their laptopsâ&#x20AC;Ś â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stop!â&#x20AC;? She told them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talk. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s communicate!â&#x20AC;? Norris acknowledged they do communicate in one way: electronically. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about immediate gratiďŹ cation.â&#x20AC;?

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New GCSD van will save transportation dollars GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hot off the line,â&#x20AC;? said Greenville City Schools Treasurer Carla Surber, BOB noting the ROBINSON Associate Editor districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new bluebagmedia.com 9-passenger van was manufactured in December. It had 23 miles on it and, according to GCSD Superintendent Doug Fries, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the ďŹ rst vehicles theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve actually bought new. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The vehicles we usually purchase are used.â&#x20AC;? Beth Cain, Transportation Supervisor for Greenville Schools, said it was

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Deborah Norris, Vice President, Sinclair Community College

started, they are more likely to ďŹ nish, making them more productive in the workforce. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The end of the day?â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want productive workers.â&#x20AC;?

N E W MADISON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Regardless of the program, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to BOB give our stuROBINSON dents what Associate Editor bluebagmedia.com they need,â&#x20AC;? said Tri-Village Schools Superintendent Josh Sagester. Out of a junior-senior student body of 116, approximately 50 students are involved in some form of post-secondary learning. Tri-Village has 21 students taking IU East Dual Enrollment courses, 18 students taking Sinclair College Dual Enrollment and 12 taking Post Secondary Education Opportunity Program (PSEOP) courses at Edison Community College. Many of the Dual Learning courses are being taught online, while the PSEOP classes are taught at the Edison Darke County campus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve signed a letter of intent with Edison (for College Credit Plus, or CCP),â&#x20AC;? said Sagester. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be conferencing with some of the others but Edisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at the forefront.â&#x20AC;? He noted theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked well together and the district will likely continue working with them. Sagester added they have a good relationship with Sinclair and IU East as well but IU East is in Indiana and he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure yet how that would work with Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CCP requirements. Sagester is looking forward to putting the CCP option into effect in the fall. He has two teachers, Kim Puckett and Brenda Miller, already qualiďŹ ed to teach statistics, basic composition and accounting. Eight others will need some additional coursework to get approved. Puckett teaches statistics on the IU East Dual

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10 Reasons Not To Have An Abortion 1) IT COMPOUNDS TRAGEDY. Sometimes the circumstances surrounding a pregnancy are tragic. Perhaps the woman was raped. Maybe the baby has been diagnosed with a defect. Or the woman’s health might be at risk. However, one tragedy is not answered with another. We do not erase a rape by killing a child. We do not cure a baby by taking his life. And we do not avoid all health issues by avoiding the reality of another human being. Women who have been raped must be compassionately cared for. But compassionate care does not include executing a woman’s child. Parents facing a difficult prenatal diagnosis must be given real facts and directed to others with helpful experiences. They must not be forced into a quick choice for abortion or urged to take the life of their child instead of giving her a chance to defy the odds. Women with high-risk pregnancies must be treated by real medical professionals. But treatment does not include intentionally killing a child. 2) IT TAKES INNOCENT LIVES. Science could not be more clear. Unborn human beings are living, separate, and unique. From the moment of fertilization – better known as conception – a new human life is in existence. Ending this life is not ending “potential.” It is ending a life. 3) IT VIOLATES CIVIL RIGHTS. Civil rights are violated when people are deprived of their basic rights in a discriminatory fashion. Unborn children aredeprived of life – the most basic right of all – simply based on their location (their mother’s womb) and their developmental status. This isdiscriminatory, inhuman, and cruel. 4) IT PUNISHES INNOCENT PEOPLE. A child does not deserve to die because her mother and/or her father were irresponsible. A child is completely innocent of circumstances of conception and should never be punished.

5) IT CAN HARM WOMEN. Real-life stories demonstrate again and again that abortion harms women in various forms – mental, emotional, relational, and physical – and in some cases, women’s lives are lost through abortion. They can also experience the loss of their fertility or an increase in miscarriages after an abortion.

6) IT IS DAMAGING TO RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILIES. Anytime a family member dies, the rest of the family is affected. And this is true of abortion. A real, living, irreplacable child has been killed, and the parents and siblings are damaged. Abortion is never the answer to a successful and loving relationship.

7) IT NEVER GOES AWAY. No matter how hard we try, we can never erase what abortion does. Abortion kills an innocent human being. Time does not erase murder or ease the reality of what it is. Abortion is a cruel tragedy, but it is also a choice that should never be made. Such a choice stays with us forever. For anyone who has already participated in abortion, while there is no way to change your past, there is a way to heal from it. Contact Darke Co. Pregnancy Help Center 105 W. Third St. Greenville, Oh, Phone (937) 547-1112 8) IT CREATES NEW PROBLEMS. Some people believe that having an abortion and ending a child’s life will solve their problems. In reality, abortion only hides problems – it doesn’t solve them. The truth is better than a lie, when a lie would cost an innocent person’s life. In the end, that’s what this is really about: our problems are not only solved through killing an innocent person. Just because it’s legal doesn’t make it right. And just because it’s often a hidden choice doesn’t mean it won’t stay with you forever. 9) IT AVOIDS RESPONSIBILITY. Abortion is sometimes used as an easy coverup. Responsibility should not be avoided at the cost of an innocent child’s life. Choosing to raise a child is responsible. Choosing adoption for a child is responsible. 10) IT’S NOT EMPOWERING OR LIBERATING FOR WOMEN. It is not my “right” to kill my child. I should not be the only person who has the power to order my child’s execution at the hand of an abortion doctor. Letting my child suffer a death in which her spine is sucked into a tube or her limbs are torn apart or her heart is stopped through poison is not empowering or liberating. These choices ought not to be choices at all. They are cruel tragedies for all involved, and they should not be permitted in a civilized nation. Women do not receive freedom through the blood of their children.

We the undersigned believe The Roe vs. Wade decision was made in error. We believe the unborn children are growing members of the human family and will continue to fight for them. Maria J. Arnett Elizabeth Arnold Matt Audevaou Coleen Ayette Gary Ayette Kathy Ayette Randy Ayette Buena Baker Joe Baker Ronda Baker Tina Bandeer Amber Barga Andrea Barga Deborah Barga Delaney Barga Gwenn Barga Jeanette Barga Lee & Amy Barga Levi Barga Liam Barga Mariah Barga Mark Barga Marvin Barga Michael Barga Noah Barga Patrick Barga Theresa Barga Clarence Barhorst Mindy Barnes Kornelia Barnett Misty Barringer Eloise Barton Lindsay Beatty Nathan Beatty Thomas Beatty Andrea Becraft Andrew J. Berger Brandon Berger Brett Berger Brice Berger Daniel Berger Joseph E. Berger Kim Berger Linda Berger Makayla Berger Marcus Berger Robert L. Berger Sarah Berger Shirley Berger Stephen J. Berger Treva Berger Brenda Bernholt Crist Bernholt Tonya Besecker Betty Beyke Jim Beyke Michelle Beyke Ray Beyke Diana Bitner Mary Bonfiglio Ron Bonfiglio Jean Branson Anna Braun Jenilee Braun Tom Braun Vivian Braun Ashlee Brinley Matthew Brinley Rachel Brock Connie Bruner Gary G. Bruner Carl Brunswick Pauline Brunswick Denny Buell Carol Burk Melissa Canan Alan Capasso Deb Cattell Mike Cigary Amanda Cleere George Cleere Karen Cline Kelly Cline Richard Cline Bill Clopp Billy Clopp Joyce Clopp Dan Connor Jonathan Connor Emily Courtney Marilou Coverstone Melinda Cox Georgianna Crawford

Marvin Crawford Joe Dapore Wilma Lu Davidson Larry Day Cabrini de la Rosa Katie Dean Alexa DeMange Alyssa DeMange Ann DeMange Benjamin DeMange Caleb DeMange Emmit DeMange Jake DeMange Leroy DeMange Mary Jo DeMange Denise Detro Mickayla Dickerson Alan Dirksen Rose Dirksen Vickie Dirksen Mary T. Drouillard Danielle Dues Bob Dull Kathy Dull Todd Durham Clem Echstein Eileen Echstein Jeremy Edger Kristi Edger Kellie Eikenberry Parker Eikenberry Peter Eikenberry Joann Eilerman Joann Eilerman Jennifer Eley Pam Eley Janet Evers Pat Evers Kenneth Fisch Joe Fisher Kathy Fletcher Carol Flory Kathleen Floyd Susan Fowble Dale Francis David Francis Ashley Frazee Matt Frazee Tanya Frence Rita Fritz Rita Gaerke Dorothy Gariety Thomas Gariety Michelle Garland Susan Garrett Bernice Gehret Irene Gehret Joan Gehret Paul Gehret Urban Gehret Lily George Felaeh Gerace Felicia Gibbons Paul Gibson Rebecca Gibson Mary Gigandet Mary Gigandet Ashley Gilpin David Gilpin Rachel Glass Jesse Glenn John Glenn Matthew Glenn Rebekah A. Glenn Sharon Glenn Timothy J. Glenn Brenda K. Goubeaux Curt Goubeaux Dale M. Goubeaux Doris Goubeaux Evelyn C. Goubeaux Greg P. Goubeaux Jacob N. Goubeaux Lydia Goubeaux Michael A. Goubeaux Monica Goubeaux Robert Goubeaux Sharon Goubeaux Teresa E. Goubeaux Virginia Goubeaux Jude Grieshop Amelia Grillot Betsy Grillot

Elijah Grillot Lydia Grillot Quentin Grillot Rob Grillot Xavier Grillot Amy Hadden Rich Hadden Rich Hadden II Anne Hale Jayallen Hale Barbara Halsey Beatrice Hammaker Domanic Hammaker Elliana Hammaker Erica Hammaker Evelynn Hammaker Megan Hammaker Nick Hammaker Rick Hammaker Katherine Hannah Anthony D Harris Arlene Harris Arlene L. Harris Tony Harris Linda Harsh Joyce Hart Sheri Hatfield Mary Beth Heckman William Heckman Lauren Heitkamp Mechelle Heitkamp Missy Helmer Bean Hemmelgarn Chuck Hemmelgarn David Hemmelgarn Debora Hemmelgarn Edward C. Hemmelgarn Johna Hemmelgarn Sandy Hernandez Bruce Hetzler Ellen Hetzler Greg Hiestand Betsy Hildebrand Destiny Hildebrand Barbara Hill Erin Hines Josh Hines Judy L. Hoblit Kevin L. Hoblit Geraldine Hodge Aimee Hoelscher Jaimee Hoelscher Janelle Hoelscher Steve Hoelscher Jeannie Hollopeter Crisann Holmes Lois Hossler Kenneth Houser Rebecca Houser Don Hoying Eileen Hoying Ryan Hoying Sandra A. Hoying Diana Huber Donna Huelskamp Gary Huelskamp Riley Hunt Darlene Hutchison Amie Jackson Jeanette Jeninson Jeanette Jenkinson Elizabeth Jennings Emma Jennings Mary Jewell Tom Jewell Kara Jondrock John Kaiser Norma Jean Kaiser Jim Kammer Susan Kammer David Kaplan Marie Kease Doris Keiser Joklahr Keller Virginia L. Keller David Key Donald Key Donna L. Key Karen Key Madonna Key Barbara Kimmel Gary Kingrey Maxine Kingrey

Darke County Right to Life is proud to be a voice of truth for the sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death. We advocate for the unborn, elderly, and handicapped while fighting against the lies formed by the issues of abortion, euthanasia, assisted suicide, cloning, and embryonic stem cell research. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month at 105 W. Third Street, Greenville, at 7:30 PM. Paper Driver Fund Raiser - First Saturday of each month from 9-11 AM at the Osgood Park just off St. Rt. 705 on the west side of town. Listen to WCSM @ 96.7 for weather related cancellations. Collection will take place the following week of a cancellation. Can’t make to a paper drive? Call Lewis May for special arrangements to deliver your paper and cardboard to his residence located at 12292 Mangen Road, Versailles. For more information call 419-582-2554. Elise Kiser Ira Klosterman Kay Klosterman Marcella Klosterman Ron Klosterman Pat Knapke Sherrie Knight Ann Kolb Abigail Kramer Angela Kramer Cole Kramer Eva Kramer Tim Kramer Alexis Kreusch Aubrey Kreusch Brooklyn Kreusch Daniel Kreusch Kendall Kreusch Landen Kreusch Mariah Kreusch Paige Kreusch Susan Kreusch Amanda Kunkler Carol Kunkler Charlie Kunkler Elizabeth Kunkler Melissa Kunkler Samantha Kunkler Dick Kutter Kathy Kutter Barbara Lachat James E. Lackey Jr. Jason Laux Carol Leonard James Leonard James Leugers Mary Leugers Tammy Leugers Joyce Liette Sharon Livingston Albert Luis Mena Luis

Amy Maher Hayley Maher John Marchal Joy Marchal Keith Marchal Cella Masso-Rivetti Louie Masso-Rivetti Monica Masso-Rivetti Tony Masso-Rivetti Adam May Alma May Ava May Becky May Bernie May Dan May Frank May Heidi May Justin May Lewis May Lizy May Troy May Bob & Lisa Mayo Family Brenda McCoy Jennifer McDavid Rita McEldowney Tom McEldowney Rhonda McFadden Cade McGlinch Chloe McGlinch Cole McGlinch Monique McGlinch Hayley Meade Sierra Meade Elizabeth Mejier Eileen Mescher Eugene Mescher Ed Metzcar Ginny Metzcar Carol Meyers Russell Meyers Margaret Mitchell Shelley Mohler

Jerry Monnin Julie Monnin Rosemary Monnin Dennis Moody Nancy Moody Paula Moody Ron Moody Grace Moore Ron Moore Rich Moores Aaron Moran Kayla Morrison Kim Morrison Scott Morrison Tyler Morrison Daniel S. Morrow Martha Morrow Doris Muhlenkamp Rebecca Muhlenkamp Tom Muhlenkamp Mary Jane Munson Alex Myers James Myers Kate Myers Laura A. Myers Paul Myers Rita Myers Sherry Myers Valerie Myers Kathleleen Nealeigh Tim Nealeigh Jennifer Netzley Margaret Nolte Connie Norris Nancy Nottingham Ann Obringer John Obringer Lee & Amy Obringer Family Dorothy Oda Sandra O’Dell Alesha Oliver Craig Oliver Debra L. Oliver Elana Oliver Emily Oliver Julia Oliver Lydia Oliver Justin Ord Gary Oser Marcia Oser Teresa Oswalt Amy Owens Tim Owens Angela Pankratz Laura Pankratz Michael Pankratz Sarah Pankratz Sam Pankratz I Melanie Parin Kenneth Pence Janet Pepper Jake Pequignot Joanne Peters Jodi Pierri Mason Pierri Constance Pitts Stanley Pitts Sylvia Poeppelman Victor Poeppelman Betty Posthast Brooke Pothast Cheryl Pothast Chris Pothast Criag Pothast Eric Pothast Janet Pothast Mitchell Pothast Tonya Price Anne Rammel Anne M. Rammel Clair Rammel Luke D. Rammel Nathan Rammel Trey Rammel Wyatt Rammel Ashley Ray Lisa Rench Barb Rethlake Paul Rethlake Dustin Reynols Mary Ann Ridenour Tim Ridenour Dan Rieman

Marsha Rieman Ashley Riffle Josh Riffle John J. Righti Conor Riley Tonda Riley Ben Romie Brian Romie Kristy Romie Lori Romie Wanda Romie R. L. Root Emily Roush Angie Ruhenkamp Dr. Steve Ruhenkamp Emily Ruhenkamp Isaac Ruhenkamp Lee Ruhenkamp Jim Sauer Clara Schafer Regina Schieltz Jordan Schlamb Madison Schlamb Melissa Schlamb Mike Schlamb Kathleen Schmidt Aaron Schmitmeyer Abraham Schmitmeyer Alex Schmitmeyer Andrea Schmitmeyer Anne Schmitmeyer Ben Schmitmeyer Blake Schmitmeyer Brenda Schmitmeyer Cathy Schmitmeyer Ceclilia Schmitmeyer Clair Schmitmeyer Connie Schmitmeyer Doug Schmitmeyer Douglas Schmitmeyer Ezra Schmitmeyer Isaac Schmitmeyer Jacob Schmitmeyer Katerri Schmitmeyer Krista Schmitmeyer Leah Schmitmeyer Linda Schmitmeyer Liz Schmitmeyer Lucy Schmitmeyer Mallory Schmitmeyer Margaret Schmitmeyer Matt Schmitmeyer Michael Schmitmeyer Monica Schmitmeyer Nathan Schmitmeyer Patrick Schmitmeyer Rachael Schmitmeyer Renea Schmitmeyer Rosalie Schmitmeyer Ryan Schmitmeyer Sam Schmitmeyer Sara Schmitmeyer Shelbie Schmitmeyer Susan Schmitmeyer Sylvia Schmitmeyer Ted Schmitmeyer Todd Schmitmeyer Joe Schoenlein Sherry Schoenlein Elsie Shappie Joan Shearer Jim Sheets Susan Shields Deb Shiverdecker Jeannette Shuff Scott Shuff Becky Siefring Dennis Siefring Virgil C. Siefring Jamie Sink Rusty Sink Bill Sinnes Ruth Sinnes Amy Smith Darla R. M. Smith Jay Smith Jim Sommer Marjorie Speelman Midge Spittel Jensen Sprenkel Barney Stachler Connie Stachler Linda Stachler

Alan Stammen Dave Stammen Kathy Stammen Marv Stammen Millie Stammen Sharon Stammen Anna L. Stemmer Mary S. Stephens Theresa Stephens Michael Stidham Pam Stogacker Penny Strawser Dan Subler Luke N. Subler Olivia Subler Tina Subler Tyler Subler Jodi Sutherland Michael Sutherland John Swallow Rebecca Swiger Ed Swisher Betty Terrill Mr. & Mrs. Tim Subler Joe Topp Mary Lou Topp Grace Trobridge Ruthie Trobridge Todd Trobridge Dave Troutwine Jacob Troutwine Sharon Troutwine Maria Tumbusch Diana Unger Rachel Unger Anita Unrast William Unrast Krista Vanculin James A. VandenBosch Mary VandenBosch Sandy VandenBosch Sharon VandenBosch Shirley VandenBosch Kelli Ventura Betty Wagaman Tabitha Wagner Brian Walls Linda Waltke David Warner Sharon Warner Sharon Warner Michael Weber Georigia Wehrkamp Leo Wehrkamp Linda Wehrkamp Krista Weiss Linda Welch James Wentz Alex Westgerdes Ali Westgerdes Kelsey Westgerdes Kyle Westgerdes Lindsay Westgerdes Mary Westgerdes Mike Westgerdes John R. White Rachael White Alexis Wilcox Brad Wilcox Kaylee Wilcox Renee Wilcox Amber Winner Brian Winner Kimberly Winner Lewis Winner Lisa Winner Madonna Winner Madonna Winner Mary Winner Toby Winner Troy Winner Mary Irene Wirrig Scott Wirrig Tony Wirrig Brandon S. Wombold Jessica A. Wombold Josie Worden Marti Worden Thomas Worden Nihla York Betty Young Walt Young

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Forklift/Industrial Mechanic part-time/fulltime. $12.50 to start. Mail resume to: Service & Maintenance Solutions, 8153 St Rt 121N, New Paris, OH 45347, fax 937-716-2345, email: sandmsolutions@ Centurylink.net. Applications may also be filled out at the address listed above WANTED TO BUY Local buyer paying cash for antiques, Arcanum, Greenville, Darke Co & Darke Co Fair items & any other collectibles. No furniture bigger than a washstand. 692-8050

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503 North St, Arcanum, 2 BR double. W/D hookup. 6 month lease. $370/mo + deposit. 7500741 2 BR very nice/large apt near Grnvl Park. $425/ mo. No pets. 937-5479871 Furnished efficiency apt, Versailles. $315 + deposit & electric. No pets. Village Court. 937-5482108 Storage for personal and business use. Penske Truck Rentals. Call Greenville Stor and Lock. 548-1075, 5328 Michelle St. Willow Place Apartments - We’re better than ever! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Call 937-3168025 or 937-316-8489. Equal Housing Opportunity. COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent. Great location on East Main St, high visibility. Call for more details, 548-5264 Nice 2 BR half double in Gnvl. W/D hookup. Stove & refrig provided. No pets, no smoking. $375/mo. 937-548-2397 IN GETTYSBURG, Half double at 302 E Main. 2 bedrooms. Washer/ dryer hookup. $350 per month plus $350 security deposit plus utilities. Water $43 minimum per month. NO PETS AND NO SMOKING! Call 548-9940 for rental application 2 br mobile home. $450 mo., plus deposit & utilities. No pets. 937-6782409

NEW LISTING! Small office, BIG presence. Great office space in the Downtown district ready for new ownership. Office has reception area and 1 private office. Rare opportunity for a small office with a premier location. Modern decor with 10’ ceilings make this office feel spacious and warm. Roof was replaced about 7 years ago. Two floor a/c units to stay. Do not wait to view this incredible opportunity. (110804) LOOKING FOR THE OPPORTUNITY to start your own restaurant? This package will help you do just that, complete with equipment, furniture, and inventory. (110469) LOOKING TO INVEST? Check out this duplex, close to the hospital, restaurants and other businesses (110344) MOTIVATED SELLER on this duplex, priced to sell! Call today and get your money working for you! (109762) COMMERCIAL OFFICE uniquely designed and set up for two 2,500 sq.ft. units or one 5,000 sq.ft. Located just on north edge of Greenville with good access to the 127 bypass. Lease option available. (110716) COUNTRY INVESTMENT with lots of potential, this 2 unit rental has many updates and currently brings $1100.00 a month in rents. Property could also be easily converted into a single family home. Call today for a showing. (110383) GREAT COMMERCIAL LOCATION. South end of Darke County Fair, 14 plus acres. (110564) VACANT CORNER LOT available with city utility hook- ups available in Union City. (110081) VACANT COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOT on 1 acre with all gravel surface. Priced to sell! (110094) RETAIL CENTER READY FOR YOUR BUSINESS. Great location just off downtown. For sale or lease. (110659) TEN ACRES of commercial land located near St. Rt. 121 by pass on St. Rt. 571. City water and sewer available along road. Great visibility. (110305) COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Large showroom in front with office/reception area and restroom for retail possibilities. Large conference room with retractable walls that can be closed for classrooms or meetings. All interior areas have been painted/updated. Seller will also consider leasing the property. (109066) CHURCH FACILITY looking for a new congregation. All the chattels convey and all infrastructure is in place. Inside you have a sanctuary that is equipped with 17 pews, pulpit and organ. Fellowship area equipped with kitchenette and refrigerator. Small office, entry and 2 restrooms finish off the interior space. (110487) COMMERCIAL BUILDING SITE located in Industrial Park in Union City. Offers 15 acres, willing to sub-divide at $15,000. per acre. (110080) OFFICE SPACE-WAREHOUSE offers over 15,000 sq. feet including office space and 2 bathrooms. Great location on state route and close to the bypass in Greenville. (109826) PRIME LOCATION for your business, within close proximity of 3 major state routes. Over 20,000 sq. ft. on 7+ acres with space available for office, warehouse, production, shipping and 4 loading docks. Many potential usages! (110021) ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES sitting at the intersection of 2 major highways. Offers 6.5 acres, in excess of 21,000 sq. ft. of buildings plus 2 loading docks. (106455) NEED MORE OFFICE SPACE? Great historic building has been well maintained. This building has been renovated into office space and offers many possibilities. On the main floor you will find a lobby, large reception area, 5 private offices, conference room, break area & 2 restrooms. Upstairs we have 6 more private offices, storage room & restroom. (110126) INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Duplex with 2br/1ba each, and updated with windows, kitchens, carpet & paint. (107991) OWN A PIECE OF DARKE COUNTY HISTORY. Train depot was used as half passenger and half freight. Currently the depot has 2 finished offices and the balance is in workspace (approximately 1,575sf) Updated 200amp breaker panel. Interior has fresh paint and carpet. Let your imagination fill this space. Possible usages; cabinet shop, retail store, contractor’s office/ warehouse, museum, Find another 800sf of storage space in the detached garage. (110667) TWO COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES located in high traffic area. Close to the Walgreen store. (101030) PRIME DEVELOPMENT LAND in the middle of Wagner Ave. The 4+ acres includes 2 homes, road frontage on Wagner Ave, access to Rhoades Ave and Ark Ave. Seller will consider subdividing the land. The frontage is zoned GB and the rear 1.5 acres are zoned SR. (109925) GREAT OFFICE SPACE located in high traffic area of Greenville. Offers 2,852 sq. ft. of easy access of office space for your clientele. Don’t miss this great location. (110206) FULL BRICK BUILDING in good condition. Five- 2 Bedroom Units, and one - 1 Bedroom Unit. Updates include roof in 2009, blacktop parking lot in 2010, and drainage around foundation in 2010. Tenant pays electric owner pays water and trash for whole building. (110526)

FOR RENT 1 BR, very nice 1st floor apt by Grnvl Park. Lawn care, trash, parking provided. No Pets. $390/ mo. 937-547-9871

2 BR, 2 bath apt. $600/ mo + deposit. 2 car garage. Central air. W/d hookup. Stove included. Yard care provided. No Pets. 700 Berkshire, Greenville. 937-4232604 Totally handicap-accessible 2 BR house. No Smoking or Pets. References required. Call 417-2382 for appointment Large store & lock units, 14’x28’, $75/ mo. Fenced security lot, 100’x35’, $100/mo. 548-3121 or 417-2796 200 RIFFLE, 2 bedroom home with 1 car detached garage. $525 per month plus $525 security deposit plus utilities. Stove, refrigerator and washer/dryer furnished. NO PETS! Call 937-417-4546 for rental application In Greenville, 2 BR ½ double. No pets. $450/ deposit, $450/mo. Call 564-4126

Super nice 2 BR brick ranch double in Gnvl. 2 car garage. 2 baths. A/C & appliances. Lawn & snow removal provided. No pets, no smoking. $700/mo. 937-548-2397 Fully remodeled 2 BR apt, Ansonia. New floors, paint, tiled shower, W/D unit. Parking, lawn care provided. No pets. 403 Smith St. $375/mo. 937-5479871 Metro approved, 1 BR apt close to downtown Greenville. $450 mo/ deposit, includes all utilities. No smoking or pets. 548-8613 WAREHOUSES Storage, manufacture, office space. Clear span, easy access. 548-6058

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7682 ALT. ST. RT. 49E, ARCANUM MLS 597458 HOST: LYLE BIXLER 692-5139 _________________________________ IN VERSAILLES! Brick ranch w/LRM & DRM. 3 BR. All appliances including washer & dryer. Replacement windows. Newer furnace & A/C. Fenced yard. MLS 110166 #4426 INVESTMENT PROPERTY! Newer 1-ST duplex in excellent condition! 2 BR, 1½ BA each side. Both units have electric ranges, microwaves & disposals. 1-car garage on each side. MLS 596550 #4411 PRICE REDUCED! Ranch-style home w/4 BR, 3 BA. LRM, DRM & FRM. Oak KIT. 2-car attached garage + 2 storage barns. 3+ Acres! MLS 597916 #4424 AFFORDABLE 2-St vinyl sided home w/3 BR, 1½ BA. LRM, DRM & office. Large enclosed front porch. Patio deck. 14x20 detached garage. MLS 598923 #4393

DOUBLEWIDE in Olwine’s! 3 bedrooms; 2 baths; Garden tub in master math. Lot #102. $19,900. IN UNION CITY at 543 N. Walnut Street is a 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch home with vinyl siding; vinyl windows; new carpet and vinyl! 1 car detached garage. $45,000. BETWEEN GREENVILLE AND RICHMOND at 1289 New Garden Road is a 4-5 bedroom home with lots of updates! Wood-burning stove; 2 car detached garage; PLUS outbuildings! Mature trees on 1.7 acre lot! $116,500. IN ANSONIA at 501 Smith is a 3 bedroom, 1½ bath brick ranch with 1½ car attached garage! Newer roof; total electric. Upper 60’s. IN ARCANUM this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home at 706 W. North Street has 2½ car attached garage; fenced back yard; utility shed; mature trees. Upper 60’s. 29 ACRES M/L nestles a 2-story brick home at 1648 Mills Road! Updated and well maintained home has walnut woodwork; built-ins; hickory cabinets in kitchen; oak and plank flooring; oak staircase; hot water and corn-burning heat! 3-4 car attached garage PLUS barns! $325,000. COMMERCIAL BUILDING 60x100 with office at 602 Riffle. Mid 50’s. IN WAYNE LAKES at 1180 East Drive this 2 bedroom home has corner fireplace; attached garage. WOODED LOT! Upper 40’s. 8 ACRES M/L with this 2-story home at 6975 Jaysville-St. Johns Road! Updates include new furnace and central air! FULL, finished basement; in-ground pool and small barn. $222,000. IN GETTYSBURG this double at 302 E. Main has 2 bedrooms each side. 1 car detached garage. Low 60’s. APPROVED BUILDING LOT at corner of Bur Oak and Aspen! Improved with drilled well; trees; grass and sidewalks! Mid 30’s. 7 ACRES ZONED COMMERCIAL on Wagner Avenue across from LOWE’S! Can be divided! Call Jim for additional information! JUST EAST OF GREENVILLE on 8 acre corner lot this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is located at 5988 Routzong Road! Stone fireplace in living room; oak, winding staircase; exposed logs in 2 upstairs bedrooms; PLUS barns! $199,900. PROFESSIONALLY REMODELED this 2-3 bedroom home at 329 E. Water is yours day of closing! Upper 40’s.

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FOR RENT 1 BR, 1 bath loft apartment, Rossburg. W/D Hookup. 2 Car Garage. $375 Deposit, $375/mo rent. 937-417-7240

3 BR, 7447 SR 118, edge of Grnvl, country living. 2 car garage. New heat, air, windows & kitchen. Fenced, animal friendly. Hardwood & tile. 1250 sq ft. $725. 937-417-5881 2 BR duplex, attached garage, Gnvl. Laundry room, A/C, appliances, lawn care, snow removal. No pets. $485. 937-423-2337 2 BR upstairs apt, Arcanum. Stove & fridge included. $325 + 1st month’s deposit. 4590925 or 417-0100 3 bed 1 1/2 bath fully upgraded home in Gettysburg, 2 car garage, no appliances, no pets. Call 417-4848 Spacious 3 BR, Union City, OH. 2 bath, W/D hookup. Stove, refrig. $500/mo & deposit.1 car attached garage. No smoking/pets. 937548-4402 In New Madison 2 BR house. W/d hookup. No pets. No smoking. 9966821

6667 Heller Rd, 3 BR ranch, full electric, gar, Gnvl school, country, $625 + deposit. 937459-7377 REAL ESTATE Beautiful large log home on 2.4 aces w/3 BRs, loft, pellet boiler, pond & much, much more. Located on SR 571 on the edge of Greenville. Call Trump Realty, 678-5687, for your personal showing. ABANDONED FARM - ABSOLUTE LAND SELL OFF! 4 acres - Views - $17,900. 6 acres - Stream $24,900. Just west of Cooperstown! State Land, ponds, apple trees, woods! Buy before 1/31 and WE PAY CLOSING COSTS! EZ terms! 888-7386694 NewYorkLandandLakes.com 10 tillable acres on Fraziers Rd, Twin Twp. $8,000/acre. Trump Realty 678-5687 AUTOMOTIVE TAX BACK Clearance Sale! Get them out of here! $700-$2700! Poeppelman Auto 419925-4747. www.rpauto. net

AUTOMOTIVE 2002 Chevy Avalanche 1500 for sale. Extremely well maintained with highway mileage of 175,000. Leather power seats, power mirrors, Z 71 package, towing package, moon roof with tires in great shape. 4-wheel drive, running boards, privacy glass, power windows, door locks, remote starter, roof rack etc. Excellent running condition with regular maintenance records available including oil changes, transmission and radiator flushes, new fuel pump, alternator, battery all within last 12-15 months. Selling as we are purchasing new vehicle. Kelly Blue Book shows price from $6909-$7101. Selling for $6000. Please serious inquiries only. Contact at 937-670-6097 after 5pm weekdays or anytime on weekends

1950 Nash Ambassador Classic, new paint, needs minor work. $5000. Call 937-5481661 1990 Buick Electra Park Ave., runs good, great cond. Body. $900 OBO. 937-947-4009, leave message

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2003 Expedition $6495. 2003 S10 ext cab $5495. 2001 Jeep $4995. 2002 Ram Crew 4x4 $7995. 2002 Envoy $4695. 2003 Silverado $9995. 2003 Yukon $7995. 2008 Grand Caravan $9495. 2001 F150 $5995. 2006 Cobalt $4995. 2009 Cobalt $7495. 2010 HHR $8995. 2006 G6 $4995. 2006 PT Cruiser $5495. 2007 Aveo $4195. 2002 Blazer $4995. Buy – Sell – Trade! 20 TradeIns $3995 & Less! COUNTRY AUTO SALES 548-1337 MOTORCYCLES 2003 H.D. 100 Anniversary Softail Deuce, exc. cond. 15,000 miles, $9000. Call 997-3533 HOUSEHOLD Good used refrigerator, works exc., $125. 937459-2436 Maytag washer, works good, $75. 937-4482904 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

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FEELS LIKE HOME!!! 4 BR 2 B HOME WITH LOVELY FLORIDA RM. This spacious home and yard will delight every buyer. #110231 VERY CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN. 2 BR, 1 story home, 21 ft LR/Breakfast Rm, windows replaced. Large 2.5 car garage. #110425 2 BR HOME IS ANSONIA THAT HAS BEEN RENOVATED. 1 Car garage. #110532 ADORABLE 1-2 BR home with enclosed porch 1 Car garage #110537 3 BR 1.5 story home on corner lot with detached bldg. #110643

COUNTRY CHARMER! 4 BR, 2 bath home on 2 acres in Arcanum. Original woodwork & crown molding. 50x36 barn. #110662 BRADFORD AREA but Greenville School District. 3 BR brick home remodeled extensively. Fenced yard, wood deck, maintenance free, 1 level. #110406 BIG BACK YARD. 3 BR brick ranch in Greenville less than 5 minutes from town but still able to live the country life. #110791 1,483 SQ FT OF LIVING SPACE located in Arcanum. Open floor plan kitchen with plenty of storage. 2.5 car garage with lots of cabinets, large cemented driveway. #110789

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HOUSEHOLD 1 Kenmore stove, black, ceramic top, self cleaning, good cond, 12 yrs old, $250. 1 Maytag stove, white, ceramic top, self cleaning, good cond, 12 yrs old, $250. 548-9060, lv msg

Twin beds - complete, good cond., $70. 937260-3674 Cabrio washer & dryer set, works exc., $350, like new. 937-459-2436 Very nice used Rainbow vacuum sweeper. Warranty. Call 5480870 Side-by-side refrigerator, older, exc shape, works great, $225. 937-459-2436 Burgundy zero gravity lift chair, great cond. Weight limit 350 lbs, $550. King/queen bed, dresser, chest/drawers, mirror & 2 nightstands, good cond. $300. Oak entertainment center, good cond. $175. 937417-6571

Chest-type deep freezer, medium size, exc cond, $225, like new. 937-459-2436 Older clothes dryer, works exc., $75. 937459-2436 Whirlpool washer, works exc., $150. 937459-2436 New, warehouse liquidation, queen $169, king $219, full $149, twin $79 we deliver call 937-8845455 Whirlpool Duet washer & dryer w/pedestals, almond, $425/set. 937459-2436 30” electric range, selfcleaning, $150. 937459-2436 MISC. FOR SALE FIREWOOD Cut & ready for delivery/pickup. $110/cord. Extra charge for delivery. 937-968-6774 FREE for the hauling: Upright piano, great condition but needs tuning. 937-417-1969

MISC. FOR SALE 2 end-to-end mausoleum spaces at Greenville Twp. Memorial Gardens. Asking $1,800 (selling for over $3,000). 937-548-2802

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Directions: Approx. 30 miles NORTH of Dayton, Ohio. From the intersection of S.R. 49 and U.S. 127 Bypass, take U.S. 127 NORTH approx. ¼ mile to Sebring-Warner Rd. and turn RIGHT or EAST to auction site, just 2 buildings EAST of the “Early Bird”. (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS ON SALE DAY) AUTOMOBILE (SELLS AT 12:00 NOON) 2001 Mercedes Benz CKL 430 Convertible, V-8, Full Power Equipment, Beautiful Silver Exterior w/ Black Top, Leather, Super Sharp, only 71,919 miles (Don’t Miss This Outstanding Automobile!) MOTOR SCOOTER 2001 Honda Reflex NSS-250 Motor Scooter, Rear Storage Box, Helmets, Bright Red, only 18,171 miles (Super Nice!) ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Oak Rocker w/ Cane Seat & Back; Oak Curved Glass Footed China Cabinet w/ Mirror; Cast Iron Bank; 1964 Darke County Ohio Plat Book; 18771878 Greenville, Ohio Directory; (2) Early “Views of Versailles, Ohio” (Picture Books); 1900 Darke County Biographical History & Genealogical Report; 1880 “History of Darke County Book”; Greenville High School Chief Yearbooks including: 1918, 1951, 1953 & 1954; Lg. Miller Lite Etched Mirror; Lighted Beer Signs including: Red Bull, Sky Blue, Red Dog; Miller Dart Board; Miller Lite Bottle Sign; Bud Light Igloo Clock; Killian’s Mirror; Corona Light Mirror; 1995 Ohio State University Horseshoe Photo Sept. 30, 1995, OSU-45 Notre Dame-26; Little Turtle Wooden Drum; Lighted “Elks” sign; numerous Sadd Irons; Ideal Round Wood Washing Machine (Made in Bluffton, OH); Anchor Wood Wringer; Lg. Bee Sting Crock Jug Blue Quill; #5 Bee Sting Crock; #4 Crock w/ Blue Crown; Seth Thomas Mantle Clock; several 1&2 Gal. Crocks; Crock Batter Bowls; (2) Cow Bells; Cast Footed Pot w/ Lid & Bale; Jenny Lind Style Dbl. Bed; Wood Blanket Chest; Empire Style Chest of Drawers; Wood Coffee Grinder; Early Oil Lamps & Hand Painted Shades; Early Pictures & Frames; (2) 1906 Cupid Pictures; Lg. Wood Slaw Cutter; Lg. Wood Bowl; several Wood Rolling Pins; Stomper; Cutting Boards; 1951, 1955, 1956 & 1961 Better Homes & Garden Magazines; Juice Harp; Cast Iron Lamp Hangers; Rayo Oil Lamp; Marble Top Parlor Lamp Table w/ Dog on Base (very ornate); Brass Table & Standing Lamps; Hat Boxes; Lg. Wood Music Cabinet; Early Record Albums; Sheet Music; Wood Desk; numerous Wood Chairs; Rush Bottoms; Rockers; Marx Animal Figurines (in original boxes); Cookie Cutters; Rooster Wood Cookie Jar; Rolleicord Camera & others; Silver Trays; Iron Lead Ladles; Dippers; Griddle; Cast Sleigh; Trivets; Cast Squirrel Nut Cracker, Bell, Fly; H. Crank Grinder; Arnold Constable Mink Coat & Stoles. FURNITURE & APPLIANCES Oak Dresser; 6 Dr. Oak Credenza; Lg. Oak TV Cabinet; (2) Lamp Tables; Round Card Table & (4) Chairs; 4 Pc. Blonde Bedroom Suite including: Dbl. Bed, Dresser w/ Mirror, Chest & Night Stand; Gibson Upright Freezer (White); Gas Grille; Webber Grille; Patio Table & Chairs; (2) Patio Umbrella’s; Folding Chairs; Lg. Zenith TV; Square Army Trunk; Oreck XL Sweeper; Buescher Aristocrat Saxophone (in case) (made in Elkhart, IN); 6 Ft. Maple 2 Pc. Kitchen Hutch; (2) Wood Maple Tea Carts; Emperor Model 101 Grandfather Clock (8 Day), Weight Driven, Chain Wind, Westminster Chime; (2) Single Maple Beds w/ Mattresses; Maple Chest of Drawers w/ Mirror; several Upholstered Chairs; Power Lift Chair (Green) (very nice); Maple Dough Box Lamp Table; 3-Cushion Tan Sofa; Dbl. Drop Lamp Table; Wood Plant Stands; Wood Bookcase; RCA Console TV; 4 Ft. Round Maple Table; Ornate Wood Rocker; 5-Leg Oak Table w/ (6) Chairs; Early Magnavox Cabinet Record Player; Early Pump Organ & Bench; Early Wood Sewing Machine Cabinet; Oak Dbl. Drop 6-Leg Dining Table; Maple Stand; Wicker Baskets (all sizes); several Folding Tables; numerous Lamps; Plaid Rocker; Sm. Microwave Oven; VCR-Player; Maytag Elec. Washer & Dryer (Almond) (nice); Maytag Elec. Washer (oversize load) (white); Elec. Ringer Washer. GLASSWARE Lg. Roseville Dbl. Handle Vase 15” #992; 12 Place Noritake China w/ Serving Pieces; Hobnail Fry-Glass Fluted Top Dish; (2) Hen on Nests; Rooster on Pedestal; Flo-Blue Plates & Bowl; Decorative Saucers & Plates; lots of Amber Glass; 8 Place May Blossom Stone Dinner Ware; Lg. Swirl Glass Swan; Press Glass items; Stemware; Bowls; Milk Glass; P.G. Baskets; Vases; Pyrex Baking Dishes. HOUSEHOLD & MISC. Lots of Beer Glasses & Mugs; Beer Steins (Elks & Budweiser); (2) Desk Lamps; misc. Lamps; H.P. Computer, Monitor, Speakers, Keyboard & Printer; 13” TV; Canon F Z 35mm Camera; Phone/ Fax Machine; Silverware; Wood Bowls; Elec. Kitchen Appliances; Pots; Pans; Stoneware Dishes; Kitchen Utensils; Radio’s; Artificial Plants; Bedding; Sheets; Cook Books; Granite Roaster; Cast Iron Fish Lamp; Briefcase; Desk Supplies; (2) Wilson Tennis Rackets; misc. Pictures; Elephant Head Wall Hanging; Elephant Figurines; numerous Watches; Cuff Links; Zippo Lighter; Luggage; JVC-VCR; Elec. Heater; Wall Mirrors; Knick Knacks; Ceramic Animals (Ducks, Birds, Deer, Swan, Owls); Sewing items; Pots; Pans; SS Bowls; Christmas Candles & Decorations. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT Snapper 6 H.P. Self Propelled Rear Bagger Walk Mower; Snapper Rear Engine Riding Mower; Jacobsen (Gas) Snow Blower; 4 Wheel Lawn Wagon; Lawn Spreader; Elec. Power Washer; Mantis (Gas) Garden Tiller; Alum. Extension Ladder; Pole Tree Trimmer; 6’ Alum. Ladder; Saw Horses; Shop Vac; Yard Tools; Shovels; Rakes; Etc.; several Metal Cabinets; Metal Shelves; Sump Pump; Ext. Cords; misc. Hand Tools; Tool Box; Lg. Poly Cooler; Exercise Equipment; Router Table; Router Bits; Bench Drill Press; Quick Grip Clamps; Bolt Cutters; C-Clamps; Block Planes; Jig Saw; Circ. Saw; File Set; Hand Saws; Miter Saw; Elec. Stapler; Inv. Units; Bolts; Nuts; Nails; Elec. Wire; Oil Cans; Battery Charger; Fuel Cans; Fishing Poles; Water Hoses; Plywood. AMMUNITION Gun Cleaning Kit; new Gun Lock; Ammo including: 38 Special, 45 Auto, 22 L.R., 22 Western, 20 G.A. Federal, Blazer 380 Auto, 9mm Luger (Eldorado), 9mm Luger (Federal), 38 Special Remington, Crossman Super BB. 3-WHEEL BICYCLE Easy-Roll-Regal 3-Wheel Bicycle (very nice).

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TERMS: Cash or Good Check with Proper Photo ID; Visa / MC / Discover accepted with a 3% Clerk Fee added. • We must collect Sales Tax (except on Titled Vehicles). • Visit us online at www.auctionzip.com and enter USER I.D. #8673 for photos and information. • Good Food & Good Times Available on Site! • Open Friday, January 30th from 9:00AM to 5:00PM for Inspection. REMEMBER: +++Never, Ever a Buyer’s (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions…What You Bid Is What You Pay! We work for our sellers, we appreciate our buyers, and we love our profession! Kirby & Staff Office: (937)316-8400

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Making healthy choices to prevent birth defects GREENVILLE – Birth defects affect one in every 33 babies born in the United States and are a leading cause of infant mortality. Babies who survive and live with birth defects are at increased risk for developing many lifelong physical, cognitive, and social challenges. Medical care and support services only scrape the surface of the ﬁnancial and emotional impact of living with birth defects. Each year, the

month of January is designated National Birth Defects Prevention Awareness Month. This annual campaign is promoted by the National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and throughout Ohio. The network assesses the impact of birth defects upon children, families, and health care; identiﬁes factors that can be used to develop prevention strategies;

and assists families and their providers in secondary disabilities. The theme for 2015 National Birth Defects Prevention Month is “Making Healthy Choices to Prevent Birth Defects-Make a PACT for Prevention.” NBDPN’s goal for 2015 is to continue to increase awareness that birth defects are “Common, Costly and Critical” and to offer actionable steps that can be taken by professionals, community groups, and the

public to prevent birth defects. Here in Darke County, Help Me Grow offers services that help with prevention and offer individuals an opportunity to earn needed items for their baby. The services are for pregnant ﬁrst time moms or moms with infants up to age three. To take advantage of this program a new mom must enter the program during her prenatal period or before the new baby reaches 6 months of age. The program helps educate individuals on topics that are of interest to pregnant moms and new moms. It

also provides community resource education. Some examples of items that can be earned from being part of the program are cribs, pack n plays, bassinets, toddler beds, car seats, swings, boosters, baby food, bottles, and diapers. The goals of the program are to increase healthy pregnancies, improve parenting conﬁdence and competence, and improve child health, development, and school readiness. To sign up for this program call the Health Department Help Me Grow Program at 547-9392.

Jack Raby earns Enrolled Agent status

Saturday, Feb. 7th

209 MEMORIAL DR, GREENVILLE, OH 45331 PERSONAL PROPERTY STARTING AT 10:AM REAL ESTATE SELLS AT 12:PM

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ANTIQUES-HUMMEL FIG COLLECTION COLLECTIBLES-JEWLERY Approx. 50-60 M. I. Hummel figurals as well as 15-20 Hummel plates and approx. 10-12 bells; Pressed glass stemmed punch bowl; (2) Purple carnival glass tumblers; copper luster pitcher and cup; Mary Gregory style pitcher/tumblers and cup in green and cranberry; Domed Anniversary clock ; Blue Opal covered candy; Cut Glass water pitcher & creamer and sugar; Sev. HP china pcs; Sev. pcs Fenton glass; Bronze Indian book ends; Santa Fig collection; Sev Emmitt Kelly porcelain clown music boxes; Platform upholstered rocker; Fern stand; Red Riding Hood framed litho.; Over 50 Pc. Glass bell collection; Pressed Kitchen clock; Fur Coat, Jacket and stole; Victorian kerosene lamp; Sev. Dresser and jewelry boxes; Gold/silver and costume jewelry; Elgin pocket watch. Plus more. FURNITURE-APPLIANCES-HOUSEHOLD-TOOLS Queen Ann style drop leaf table and (6) chairs; (2)matching 6 1/2 ft. lighted glass front curio cabinets; (2)matching 6ft. matching bookcase cabinets; (4) pc bedroom suite; Dresser; High Boy chest; Knee hole desk; Double La-Z-Boy sofa/recliner; Grandfather clock;(2) Matching oak/upholstered glider chairs; (2) 6 sided end tables; 2 tier drum table; Victorian style corner shelf; Refrigerator; Stack washer and dryer unit; Microwave; (2) Matching Burmese style table lamps; Crystal prismed table lamp; Wire mag rack; Sm. kitchen appliances; Cookware and bake ware; Heavy wrought iron patio table and (2) chairs; Sel of garden tools; Step ladder; Yard Cart; Hand tools; Plus more; TERMS: Cash or check with proper ID. Mastercard and visa accepted with 3% Clerking feed added **Personal property, household furnishings, antiques & collectibles will be selling in the lower level of the Masonic Lodge directly across the street!! Please visit our website www.midwest-auctioneers.com for more info and pictures.

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OBSERVING 40 YEARS IN BUSINESS IN 2015!

GREENVILLE – A teen driver of a black SUV was ejected after the vehicle rolled several times following a crash Sunday, Jan. 18 just east of Greenville. According to a preliminary investigation, the young driver was attempted to pass another vehicle while eastbound on State Route 571. He reportedly lost control striking a

guardrail before rolling the black Chevrolet Blazer into the intersection of Jaysville-St. Johns Road. The male driver was transported to the Phillipsburg Airport by Greenville Rescue to meet with CareFlight to then be airlifted to Miami Valley Hospital. According to family, the Greenville High School senior remains in

the intensive care unit listed in critical condition. Two juvenile passengers were transported to Wayne HealthCare with non-life threatening injuries. The Accident Reconstruction Team were called to the scene to investigate the crash. The crash remains under investigation with the Greenville Police Department.

Affordable health screenings in Ansonia ANSONIA – Residents living in and around the Ansonia can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Ansonia First Church of God, 750 S. Main St., will host this community event on Jan. 29. Andy Psimer of Mansﬁeld attended a Life Line Screening and said, “You

saved my life.” This event is being sponsored by Premier Health. Screenings can check for: * The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for heart disease, stroke and overall vascular health. * HDL and LDL Cholesterol levels * Diabetes risk * Bone density as a risk for possible osteoporosis * Kidney and thyroid function,

and more Screenings are affordable, convenient and accessible for wheelchairs and those with trouble walking. Free parking is also available. Packages start at $149, but consultants will work with you to create a package that is right for you based on your age and risk factors. Call 1-877-237-1287 or visit our website at www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

ANTIQUE AUCTION

SATURDAY JANUARY 31ST, 2015 - 10:00 A.M.

DOORS OPEN AT 8:30 A.M. 5862 KRUCKEBERG RD. GREENVILLE, OH 45331 DIRECTIONS: From downtown Dayton, Ohio Take I -70 West to St. Rt. 127 North to Greenville to Kruckeberg Rd. Turn right on Kruckeberg go approx. 1 mile to sale site on left. (Watch for signs) Auctioneers Note – Large variety of nice antiques & collectibles; Featuring Live Audio & Video so you can bid at home or on the go with your smart phone or tablet. Go to www.auctionzip. com, enter auctioneer ID # 3426, click on the current auction date, click on bid now button to enter auction. No buyer’s premium charged for attending the live & collectible auction. Buyer’s premium applied to online bidders only. ANTIQUES-COLLECTIBLES-HOUSEHOLD-GARAGE ITEMS

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Free Financial Aid event at Edison PIQUA – Edison Community College will host the state-wide college ﬁnancial aid event “College Goal Sunday” (CGS) on Feb. 8, 2 p.m. The free event, presented by the Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (OASFAA) and endorsed by the Ohio Board of Regents, assists students and parents with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the federal application that is required to receive federal ﬁnancial aid including the Federal Pell Grant and student loans as well as the need-based state grants. Due to the great demand expected for assistance in completing the FASFA, families are encouraged to register for the free event at www. ohiocollegegoalssunday.org or by calling 1-800-2336734. The FAFSA is the key to funding a college education and helping fami-

lies to overcome financial barriers that otherwise prevent students from attending the institution they want to. Studies show that a student is 50% more likely to attend college when they complete the FAFSA. While walk-ins are welcome, registration is encouraged. Record numbers are expected to be in attendance. OASFAA is a non-profit, professional organization for individuals actively engaged in the administration of financial aid within the State of Ohio for higher education. As an educational organization, OASFAA strives to offer resources to students, families and high school advisors to promote higher education and increase awareness of financial aid opportunities. For further information about the event at Edison, contact Stacy Schloss at sschloss@edisonohio.edu or 7787910.

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PUBLIC AUCTION WABASH TOWNSHIP FARM 13345 Mangen Road

February 28, 2015 10:00 A.M.

AUCTION LOCATION North Star Community Center 124 East Star Road, North Star, OH

52.565 acres more or less, (mostly tillable) of farm land situated in section 23 of Wabash Township, Darke County, Ohio which is located 2 miles east of North Star on North Star-Ft. Loramie Road, to Mangen Road, then south 1 ¼ miles. Terms: $10,000 down day of sale with balance due upon delivery of deed within 30 days, with possession at closing. Real Estate taxes due in July of 2015 will use the short proration method and buyer will pay taxes due in January 2016 and all thereafter. Buyer is responsible for any CAUV recoupment. Any 2014 Farm Program Payment earned will be paid to previous tenant. This property will be sold “As Is” with no warranties of any kind to be given or implied .The successful bidder will be required to sign a non-contingent purchase contract immediately following the auction. Auctioneer represents the seller. This is a reserve auction. Anything said day of sale takes precedence over printed matter. Information: Anyone interested in viewing the property, or wanting an information packet can contact Bill Roll Auctioneer.

E. Marlene McGriff and Shirley Kingery, Owners

Bill Roll Home: 419-336-6272 Cell: 937-467-3205 Auctioneer/Realtor for

Equal Housing Opportunity Not responsible for accidents. Auctioneer is licensed by the Ohio department of agriculture and are participants of the auction recovery fund. Anything said day of sale takes precedence over printed material

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A beautiful drive along the Greenville City Park and a one-of-akind view of the south end ponds could be yours in this 1950’s low maintenance single story ranch style, nicely landscaped home. This home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, eat-in kitchen, family room, living room w/ fireplace & picture window, breezeway, utility room, attached 1 car garage, and fenced in back yard. Also offers hot water heat w/ newer boiler and central air. Make plans to inspect, bid, and buy this home! Terms: $3,000 required down day of auction and the balance due within 35 days of auction date.

complete service for my clients with unrestricted access to the IRS when needed.” said Jack Raby. “I have strived to be completely familiar with the ACA as well.” He also added: “We have two business mottos.” “Tax Preparation to suit your situation” and “I believe as responsible American citizens, we should pay our taxes. But not ONE RED CENT MORE than is required.” About J.R.’s Tax Preparation J.R.’s Tax preparation was started in 1997 as a second income to pay for his kids’ braces. It has grown substantially over the years and after the braces came college expenses for his kids. He is currently working to increase his client list so as to become completely self-employed. See his ad in our paper for more information.

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GREENVILLE – J.R.’s Tax Preparation is pleased to announce that Jack Raby has passed all three parts of the Special Enrollment Examination to obtain his designation as an Enrolled Agent(EA). As an Enrolled Agent, he has earned the privilege of representing taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service. Jack has been preparing taxes for 17 years and his practice includes all areas of tax preparation for personal, small businesses, farms, corporate taxation. He has also completed extensive training and schooling about the Affordable Care Act and has a solid understanding of how it works and its effects. This is an issue that will affect every taxpayer this tax season. “I wanted to attain this designation so I can provide

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AUTOMOTIVE MARKET

Winter Full Moon Hike GREENVILLE – Hiking by the light of the full moon is a special experience and there is no better time than during the winter months. With the lack of leaves on the trees overhead and the possibility of crisp, white snow underfoot, the glow of the moon transforms to near daylight luminosity! Want to add a special element to your hike? Bring your leashed pooch for the hike! Dogs love hiking in winter! February’s Full Moon

Hike will be held on Feb. 2, 6 p.m., at Routzong Preserve, Routzong Road, off of 571-East. In the event of poor weather or cloudy skies, please call the Nature Center at 548-0165 to conﬁrm these hikes are still occurring. Dress for the cool night-time temperatures and bring a ﬂashlight. For more information on all the programs offered by the Darke County Park District, visit www.darkecountyparks.org.

Sponsor A Bucket GREENVILLE – Looking for a way to support the Darke County Park District? You can sponsor a bucket at the Maple Sugarin’ at the Prairie Festival on March 7. For a $30 donation, you will

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have your name placed on a sap bucket along the trail during the festival. Sponsors will also receive two complimentary tickets to the Wafﬂe and Sausage Breakfast on March 7, 8 a.m.-Noon (a $10 value), and a 250ml bottle of Darke County Parks Pure Maple Syrup in a decorative maple leaf shaped glass bottle. To “Sponsor A Bucket” stop by the Nature Center, 4267 State Route 502 West, Greenville and ﬁll out the sponsor form. The form is also available on their website, www.darkecountyparks.org. Call the Nature Center at 5480165 for more information.

Eric Carle stories will come to life

DCCA Coffee House Series presents Tall Heights on Feb. 5 at Montage Cafe.

Unique duo will perform at Montage GREENVILLE – Tall Heights is a hard-to-classify musical duo which in just a little more than four years has advanced from busking in Boston to touring nationally and playing high-proﬁle festivals such as Cincinnati’s Buckle Up and Austin’s South By Southwest. Darke County Center for the Arts will present Tall Heights at Montage Cafe in downtown Greenville on Feb. 5, as part of its Coffeehouse Series featuring musical performances in a casual relaxed atmosphere where food and drink are available for purchase. The show starts at 7 p.m. Tom Harrington and Paul Wright are childhood friends with differing musical preferences who honed their songwriting and performance skills in Boston’s famed Faneuil Hall Marketplace. According to DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins, Tall Heights’ delicate vocal harmonies feature poetic

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lyrics accompanied by Tom’s shimmering guitar work and Paul’s edgy cello. “Describing their music is difficult, especially in today’s genre-driven marketplace,” Rawlins said. “Tall Heights contemporary sound has ageless qualities, and has been described as Americana, redefined folk, indie chamber music, and New Age Appalachian fusion; they are just really, really good, and DCCA is thrilled to be able to present them as they gain acclaim around the country and continue their rise to the top of the music world,” Rawlins concluded. DCCA’s Coffeehouse Series is sponsored by The Andersons Marathon LLC, Julie and Tom Graber, Eileen and Steve Litchfield, and Rodney Oda. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. DCCA also receives operating support from the Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial as well as funding from the Ketrow Foundation and Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund. Tickets for the Tall Heights show cost $10, and can be reserved by contacting DCCA at 547-0908 or dcca@centerforarts.net, or purchased at DCCA’s office located within Greenville Public Library as well as online at www.CenterForArts. net. Tickets will also be available at Montage.

GREENVILLE – Darke County Center for the Arts Family Theatre Series will present Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s production The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other Eric Carle Favorites at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Feb. 15. “This show is truly magical,” said Keith Rawlins. “Eric Carle’s beloved stories are delightfully told through the magic of fluorescent puppets and black light, captivating youngsters and charming adults with their imaginative beauty and originality,” Rawlins explained. Other stories retold in the musical presentation are Little Cloud and The Mixed-up Chameleon; the show starts at 2 p.m. Internationally acclaimed author Eric Carle has written and illustrated more than seventy books for young children; these books combining imaginative tales with stunning collage artwork have sold over 110 million copies worldwide. Since its founding in 1972, Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia has offered unique adaptations of children’s literature to over five million people in sixteen countries on four continents. “DCCA is thrilled to offer this outstanding production to our community giving young families an opportunity to benefit from participation in the arts without breaking the bank,” Rawlins stated. According to DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan, DCCA’s Family Theatre Series was established to provide local families the opportunity to enjoy professional theatrical productions within their home community at an economical cost. Tickets are $5; these low ticket prices are made possible by the contributions provided by the following sponsors: DP & L Company Foundation, Second National Bank, Greenville Federal, Greyson James Steyer Fund of the Darke County Foun-

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dation, The Andersons Marathon LLC, Edison Community College, Gordon Orthodontics, Jordan Insurance Agency, Wayne Healthcare, and Greenville Rotary Club. The Jean Louise Thieme Fund of the Darke County Foundation and DCCA memberships also supports Family Theatre. Additionally, the Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. DCCA also receives operating support from the Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial as well as funding from the Ketrow Foundation and Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund. Contact DCCA at dcca@ centerforarts.net or 5470908 to reserve tickets for The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other Eric Carle Favorites or purchase them online at www.centerforarts.net. Tickets are also available at Greenville Public Library and Readmore’s Hallmark in Greenville, as well as Worch Memorial Public Library in Versailles. If any remain by show time, tickets will also be sold at the door prior to the performance.

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GREENVILLE – The Greenville Public Library is kicking off a new movie program with Alfred Hitchcock’s 1958 masterpiece of psychological suspense starring James Stewart and Kim Novak. Come enjoy the film on the 80” flat screen, and stick around after for a discussion of the film led by David Nilsen. Snacks and soft drinks will be provided. The Third Floor Film Series will take place at the Greenville Public Library in the third floor conference room on Feb. 27, 7 p.m. For more information, contact Nilsen at david@greenvillepubliclibrary.org.

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Winter Bird Feeding What do you do when Gardeners workshop the power is out? Workshop set GREENVILLE – Winter may often seem drab, but inviting our feathered friends to your feeders will add a jolt of color and activity to your surroundings! Join a Darke County Parks Naturalist on Feb. 12, 6 p.m. as we discuss the wide variety of birdseed, feeders, and other “must haves” offered wherever birdseed is sold. Discover the best seed for your favorite birds or how to get the best “bang for your buck”. By the end of this program, you will be

armed with the knowledge on how to enjoy a winter full of colorful birds! This program will occur indoors at the Nature Center at Shawnee Prairie, 4267 State Route 502 West, Greenville and will offer a chance to observe our feeding station to gather ideas for your setup. Please call the Nature Center at 548-0165 to register. For more information on all upcoming programs offered by the Darke County Parks, visit www.darkecountyparks.org.

Landscape/Garden Tip of the Week GREENVILLE – Brought to you by Flory Landscaping and Lawn Care Inc., Greenville, OH, Your Landscape/ Gardening tip of the week: Black Ice Winter brings many dangers for motorist, and black ice is one of the most threatening dangers for winter travels. Black ice is made when the air is at 32 degrees or below at the surface while rain is falling. The ground temperature causes precipitation to freeze upon impact creating ice and more likely to form ﬁrst on bridges and overpasses. Black ice is tricky to eye of people because it is shiny, making it look like there is water on the

CIC meeting GREENVILLE – The Greenville CIC Committee will hold its annual meeting on Jan. 28, 1 p.m., at the Greenville Transit Facility, 1425 KitchenAid Way.

road. Condensation, such as dew, will freeze a thin layer of ice on the road when temperatures get to 32 degrees or below. If you do hit black ice, slow down by letting off the gas pedal. Do not hit your brakes! The rule is to do less as possible and trying to keep the steering wheel straight. If the back end of the car starts to slide, slightly turn your steering wheel the same direction your back end of your car is sliding. If you would steer the opposite direction, you will risk skidding or spinning out. For more information on winter visit us on Facebook or check out our website at www.ﬂorylandscaping.com.

PERI meets GREENVILLE – PERI will hold its regular luncheon on Feb. 2. The meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Greenville VFW on Ohio Street.

GREENVILLE – Now that winter is here in Ohio, power outages and weather-related hazards are likely to occur. Try these tips for staying safe and warm during winter storms: If you have lost power, contact your provider ASAP and make sure your neighbors each call, too. Utilities often make repairs based on the number of homes on the block without power. Making sure everyone’s power outage is reported can help you get repairs faster. Use caution when venturing outside. Remember, downed power lines could be hidden under limbs and debris, and there is no way to tell if a line is energized. If you see downed or sagging power lines, or other damaged electrical equipment, stay far away. Notify authorities as soon as possible. To prevent water pipes from freezing, keep faucets turned on slightly so that water drips from the tap. Know how to shut off water valves just in case a pipe bursts. When the power goes out, switch off lights and appliances to prevent overloading circuits and damaging appliances when power is restored. Leave one lamp or switch on as a signal for when your power returns. Close off unused rooms. Cover windows at night. Place a rolled-up rug or heavy towel in front of the bottom of doors to minimize any cold drafts from entering the house. When using an alternative heat source, be sure to properly ventilate. Always keep a multipurpose, dry chemical ﬁre extinguisher nearby and know how to

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use it. Keep three feet of space between space heaters and any surfaces that could burn, including walls and bedding. Choose space heaters with automatic shut-off in case they tip over. Reverse the rotation of ceiling fan blades, which should spin clockwise at low speed during the winter months, so the warm air that has risen can be re-distributed around the room. Keep a close eye on the temperature in your home. Infants and people over the age of 65 are more susceptible to the cold. You may want to stay with friends or relatives if you cannot keep your home warm. Before the next storm comes through, make sure to update and replenish your emergency preparedness kit with items such as water, nonperishable food, blankets, medications, a ﬁrst-aid kit, ﬂashlights, and batteries. The next time you are ready to buy or sell a home, be sure to contact a REALTOR, a member of the Darke County Association of REALTORS. (Submitted by Kurt Beisner, president of the Darke County Association of REALTORS.)

GREENVILLE – The annual spring gardening workshop presented by the Olde Thyme Gardeners of Darke County Parks is Feb. 21. The theme, “Herbal Reﬂections,” will be a half day event beginning at 10 a.m. in the Nature Center at Shawnee Prairie Preserve. For $15, preregistered participants will learn about successfully growing herbs and how to use them along with door prizes, tastings and nibbles. Walkins are welcome at $20 per person. Popular speaker Charlie Cressel returns to share his

techniques for great organic gardening. Mary Hofacker, an enthusiastic gardener, will elaborate on herb culture and provide samples of herbed butter, crostini, soup and cookies. For more information, email oldethynegardener@ gmail.com or look on Facebook. A down loadable registration form is available on oldethymegarden.blogspot.com. Forms are available at most local libraries or mail your name, address and phone number along with a check to Olde Thyme Gardeners, P. O. Box 74, Greenville, Ohio 45331.

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