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City says school speed zone signs do more than ashers GREENVILLE – According to Curt Garrison, safety service director for the city of Greenville, the decision to use 20mph speed zone signs instead of ashing lights was not taken lightly. The signs on State Route 121, Ohio Street and other connecting streets within the school zone state 20mph When Children are Present. The recommendation for the signs came from the city’s trafďŹ c engineer who pointed out the ashing yellow lights does little to demonstrate when the speed zone is enforced. * The Ohio Revised Code (ORC 4511.21) states

that vehicles shall be operated in a school zone at a speed of “Twenty miles per hour in school zones during school recess and while children are going to or leaving school during the opening or closing hours, and when twenty miles per hour school speed limit signs are erected...â€? * School ashers, when installed, are typically active ďŹ ve days a week (Monday to Friday) during the restricted hours when students are going to and leaving school. * During weather delayed school days, the ashers are not ashing when students actually arrive.

Eshbaugh nominated for presidential program SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Jeremy Eshbaugh, a senior at Greenville High School, has been nominated by Paolo DeMaria, state superintendent of public schools for Ohio, for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. One of 20 Ohio students to earn the honor this school year, Eshbaugh is the ďŹ rst Greenville High School student to be nominated, says Principal Jeff Cassell. “It’s quite the honor for Greenville,â€? Cassell said. On Jan. 12, Superintendent Doug Fries included Eshbaugh’s nomination during his superindentent’s report. “Jeremy is one of 20 students who were nominated because of the involvement and service in our school and community based on his leadership, character and academic achievements. We are proud to have you as a student in our district, Jeremy,â€? Fries said. Final selection is still to be announced, Eshbaugh said this week. Nationwide, 161 students are named to the program. An engineering student at GHS, Eshbaugh has applied to four universities to study nuclear engineering – Harvard, MIT, Georgia Tech and the University of Michigan. He’s received acceptance letters from Georgia and Michigan and has been put on the wait list for Harvard and MIT. “I’ll have to wait two more months to hear from them,â€? Eshbaugh said. At GHS, Eshbaugh is active in student leadership, serving as president of both the National Honor Society and the National Technical Honor Society;. He is also vice president of the Engineering Club, president of the science club, is a calculus aide and

* During early dismissal school days, the ashers are not ashing when students actually leave. * During weather closing school days, the ashers are ashing when they should not be. * School ashers are not required per the Ohio Revised Code or the Ohio Manual of Uniform TrafďŹ c Control Devices. Garrison said, “It is our opinion, that in most cases, drivers are not explicitly aware of the conditions outlined in the ORC that require them to drive 20mph. The situation we are most concerned with is when children are present. We feel the typical driver does not believe he or she is required to reduce their speed to 20mph when the ashers are not operational simply because drivers are conditioned to slow down only when the ashers are operational. While it is a driver’s legal responsibility to know when they are supposed to drive 20mph in a school zone, most drivers will not slow down if there are ashers present that are not ash-

This is one of the signs drivers will near the new school. The city chose signs over flashers because they better represent when motorists should slow down. (Ryan Berry photo)

ing.â€? The city believes it can be a dangerous situation for school children when drivers have been conditioned to slow only during the active operation of school ashers, particularly during weather related school delays or dismissals. While some plaques typically list the school arrival and dismissal times or say “during restricted

hours,â€? the city believes the term “When Children are Presentâ€? better represents when drivers should slow down. The city feels the signage is adequate and provides the safest condition for pedestrians traveling to and from the school; no matter the time of day. Garrison added, “Obviously, the trafďŹ c pattern in and around the school is

new and motorist and pedestrians need to be aware of the new conditions. The concerns received by the city focus on the speed of motorist within the school zone, not the visibility of trafďŹ c control signs or location of the speed zone.â€? He said the city will be vigilant and present to enforce the posted school zone and assist motorist in adjusting their driving behavior.

ODOT hears suggestions for Kruckeberg Rd. Greenville senior Jeremy Eshbaugh nominated for prestigious presidential program.

has wrestled for four years, earning an unknown number of pins for his varsity jacket. He wrestles yearround, for Greenville as well as a club coached by Mike DeHart of Covington. Eshbaugh, an Eagle Scout, also is a member of the Dayton Area Mensa – for which he tested about three years ago – and is the commanding ofďŹ cer of the Greenville NJROTC, in charge of about 90 cadets. On being nominated for the U.S. Presidential Scholars program, Eshbaugh said “I had no idea what it was at ďŹ rst, but after researching I realized what an honor it was. My dream school is MIT, the cradle of engineering. This will be another way to showcase myself and to give myself an opportunity the average person wouldn’t have.â€? Eshbaugh’s next step is to complete the ďŹ nal program application – and wait to hear if he’s one of the 161 students across the nation to receive the honor. According to a letter from DeMaria, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program is one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. It was established in 1964 by executive order of the U.S. president to recognize and honor some of the nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors.

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GREENVILLE – About 125 concerned residents attended a public meeting Tuesday at Memorial Hall to offer input concerning the U.S. 127 and Kruckeberg Road intersection – the site of three fatal accidents since 2012. The Ohio Department of Transportation hosted the meeting, which included a brief overview of possible solutions, listening to the public and an informal ‘open house’ session to allow attendees the opportunity to view conceptual drawings and speak oneon-one with ODOT representatives. The meeting was part of ODOT’s current safety study of the intersection. Data being considered includes the past four years, during which 45 crashes have occurred, resulting in three fatalities. The last fatality, which took the life of a teen driver in August 2016, prompted a petition leading to ODOT’s safety study. The petition organizer, Stacy Peters was in attendance Tuesday and thanked ODOT representatives for the work they’ve done so far in regards to the intersection. However, Peters said she thought ODOT’s projected 2020 deadline was too far away. “I think modiďŹ cation of the intersection is important. There is a need

for change. I think 2020 is a long way away,â€? Peters said. During the public comment forum, several suggested the Kruckeberg Road intersection be permanently closed. Alternatives being considered by ODOT include: • Do nothing • Close Kruckeberg at U.S. 127, with no other improvements. • Close Kruckeberg at U.S. 127 and upgrade the U.S. 127/State Route 121 interchange to a diamond interchange. • Install a median on U.S. 127 at Kruckeberg Road to prevent the through movement on Kruckeberg and left turn movements on all approaches. • Restricted crossing Uturn • Partial restricted crossing U-turn The study also is taking a look at how a renovated Kruckeberg Road project would affect trafďŹ c on neighboring roads, for example Children’s HomeBradford Road, as well as looking at a projected growth study for the area. ODOT representatives said they would like to move quickly on the project and explained the deadline to apply for safety funds was the end of April. If that deadline is missed their next opportunity would be September of this year. Many who offered their opinions Tuesday suggested ODOT close the intersection completely. Others questioned why a red light was not being

Above is one example of ODOT’s proposal to reconstruct the U.S. 127/Kruckeberg Road intersection.

considered. Placing a light at the intersection would cause more accidents, said ODOT representative and project manager Mary Hoy, explaining ODOT does not “have the exibility to change speed limitsâ€? in Ohio, which would have to take place if a trafďŹ c signal is installed. ODOT is accepting written suggestions and opinions concerning the pro-

posed $6 million project through Feb. 24. The public may email mary.hoy@ dot.ohio.gov. The city of Greenville and the Darke County Engineer’s ofďŹ ce is assisting ODOT with the safety study and Kruckeberg Road project. Three proposals provided by ODOT may be seen at www.bluebagmedia.com


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GREENVILLE POLICE BEAT

Overdose incidents keep Greenville police busy OVERDOSE

On Jan. 22 an officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Cypress Street on a possible overdose. When the officer arrived on scene, medical personnel were with Jeremy Peters in the bathroom. Peters was awake but slow to respond to medics. After being treated by medics, the officer asked Peters if he had taken any drugs and he and he admitted to taking an opiate. After being asked a second time, he said he had taken heroin. Peters was transported to Wayne emergency room by Greenville Township Rescue. No drug paraphernalia was found on scene. The prosecutor’s office was contacted regarding possible charges. On Jan. 22 an officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Fairview Avenue on a report of a possible overdose. Upon arrival, officers found Chelsea Lear on the bathroom floor. Officers located a syringe on the bathroom sink, which was taken into evidence. Medics arrived and treated Lear with Narcan. Lear woke up and refused additional medical treatment. The county prosecutor was contacted for possible charges. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

On Jan. 19 officers received a complaint of criminal mischief in the

200 block of Ft. Recovery Road. While responding to the scene dispatch advised officers the suspects were Celeste and Sierra Julian and they were fleeing the area in a white Malibu. An officer spotted the suspects on West Park Drive and stopped them near the intersection of North Broadway. Upon contact with the driver, Sierra, she said her child’s father Chris Sides had made her mad so she kicked his car in order to cause damage. Celeste denied any involvement in causing any damage. Another officer arrived on scene and advised the first officer both Sierra and Celeste had damaged the car and that he was obtaining witness statements from three separate witnesses as well as photographing the damage. Sierra and Celeste were issued misdemeanor citations for criminal mischief and were warned for trespass at the Recovery Road address. Both suspects were released. DUI

On Jan. 25 an officer conducted a traffic stop for a speed violation. The officer noticed the driver, Clinton McGarvey, was impaired and asked him to step out of the vehicle. Upon doing so, a bag of marijuana fell to the ground. The officer also found a pipe inside

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the car. McGarvey admitted the marijuana was his and also told the officer he had consumed four alcoholic beverages. McGarvey was placed under arrest for OVI and transported to the Greenville Police Department, where he refused to give a breath sample. At that point, his driver’s license was placed under an ALS suspension and he was issued a copy of his citation for OVI and released. The marijuana and pipe were placed into property as evidence. UNDERAGE CONSUMPTION

On Jan. 15 an officer on patrol noticed several juveniles standing in the middle of the roadway. The juveniles were out past curfew and one had been drinking. The juvenile was cited for curfew and underage consumption. SHOPLIFTING

On Jan. 21 an officer was dispatched to Walmart in reference to a shoplifting complaint. Walmart prevention employees told the officer one of two female subjects had been detained and was being held in the store office, while the second suspect had been seen walking toward JT’s restaurant. Officers went to JTs with a description of the female and were told she was possibly in the women’s restroom. The restaurant manager was sent in to see if the suspect was still in the bathroom. The manager told officers she was. Officers waited several minutes for the suspect to exit the bathroom.

While waiting, they heard loud banging and what sounded like items falling on the floor. The manager was sent in again and reported to officers no one else was in the bathroom and the alleged suspect was presentable for them to enter. Upon entering, officers noticed white debris on the floor of one of the stalls and what appeared to be damaged ceiling tiles. Upon investigation, several items with Walmart tags were found to have been hidden in the ceiling. It was determined the two suspects were mother and daughter, Kathryn and Sarah Lovejoy. When Sarah was stopped by store employees, Kathryn continued walking away toward JTs. Sarah admitted to taking items, stating she had no money and needed food. She was cited for theft and trespassed from Walmart. Kathryn was cited for criminal damaging and theft. Both subjects were released. WANTED PERSONS

On Jan. 18 officers were dispatched to Darke County Recovery, 600 Walnut St. in reference to assisting Darke County Adult Probation with a subject who has a warrant. Upon arrival, contact was made with Jason Miller and it was confirmed through LEADS/NCIC that he has a warrant out of Darke County Common Pleas Court for probation violation. The listed subject was placed under arrest and transported to the Darke County Jail and incarcerated without bond.

Reid Health’s birthing center ranked high RICHMOND, Ind. – Reid Health’s Mother-Baby Care Center ranked above both the national and state averages in the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC) Survey of infant feeding practices in maternity care settings. In results recently released, Reid Health received a 92 in the Benchmark Report, putting it above the average of 85 for the nation and 86 for Indiana. The average for similar sized facilities was 87. The survey was conducted in 2015 and produces a quality score based on best practices in infant feeding care. “This is just another great affirmation of our ongoing effort to expand and improve the family birthing

experience at our center,” said Kelly Beall, service line director for women’s health. “It also reflects the years of work our team spent to prepare for and earn the prestigious Baby-Friendly USA designation, which we received just a few months ago.” All facilities in the United States and U.S. territories are invited to participate in the voluntary survey, which reviews things such as skinto-skin contact, breastfeeding and other similar information related to infant health. The Mother-Baby Care Center also recently expanded services to include a 48-hour follow-up appointment for mom and baby with a nurse who specializes in post-partum care.

On Jan. 18 an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with an inoperable passenger side front headlight. While approaching the vehicle, the officer could see the female suspect, Kyla Franklin of Winchester, Ind., in the driver seat looking down and appearing to put something down the front of her pants. The officer asked the female what she was putting in her pants and she said nothing. Franklin was asked if she had any weapons and she said she had a small pocket knife in her front pants pocket. She was asked to exit the vehicle and the officer conducted a pat down for weapons based on suspicion the female could have been concealing a weapon in the front of her pants. No weapons were located other than the small pocket knife she admitted she had on her person. Dispatch informed the officer Franklin had no driving privileges and was suspended through Indiana and also had a warrant for her arrest out of Montgomery County, Ohio for possession of heroin Franklin was told of the warrant and that she would be going to jail. She was also told by the officer any contraband located on her person at the jail would be additional charges. Franklin admitted she did have drugs concealed in her pants. She reached into the front area of her pants and removed a clear plastic bag with three small bags wrapped inside of it. Franklin told the officer the substance was heroin. She later said one of the three bags was cocaine and the other two contain heroin. The substance was seized as evidence and sent to the BCI lab for analysis. Franklin was placed under arrest and transported to Phillipsburg, where custody was relinquished to a deputy with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Charges against the suspect for driving under suspension and drug abuse are pending lab

results. On Jan. 19 an officer observed the defendant (not named in the report) operating a vehicle east bound on East Main Street near the traffic circle. The defendant resembled a subject known to officers as having an active warrant through the Greenville Police Department on two theft charges. The officer turned around and caught up to the vehicle as it was parking at Walgreens. The defendant exited the vehicle and the officer confirmed it was in fact the subject with the active warrant. Upon making contact with the subject, he told the officer he was aware he had an outstanding warrant. When asked about sharp objects on his person, the defendant said he had a syringe in his left pants pocket. The defendant was placed under arrest. The defendant also told the officer the syringe in his pocket is used to inject cocaine. LEADS/NCIC also shows the defendant’s operators license is suspended through Indiana. The defendant was cited for possession of the drug abuse instrument as well as driving under suspension. The defendant was transported to the Mercer County Jail and incarcerated on warrants with a total bond of $2,050. The syringe was placed into evidence at Greenville Police Department. 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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DARKE COUNTY – In a recent statement released by Darke County Prosecuting Attorney Kelly Ormsby, there will not be criminal charges filed against any of the Tri-Village students alleged to be involved in a December hazing incident at the school. “After further review of a lengthy report prepared by the Darke County Sheriff’s Office and discussions with officers, alleged victims, family members and others, I have determined that it is not in the interests of justice to file any charges,” Ormsby said in the statement. “In making this decision, I have also considered disciplinary actions already taken by the school authorities, as well as, the wishes of the alleged victims.” The incident reportedly involved members of the Tri-Village boys basketball team. The school took action after investigating the matter against several members of the team. Read more about the

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WEIN

– Elsie Grace Wein, 81, of Spencerville, died 3:20 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, at Roselawn Manor. She was born Oct. 2, 1935, in Allen County, the daughter of Ivan E. & Elsie Grace (Toler) Knapp, Sr., who preceded her in death. On June 29, 1956, she married Paul J. Wein, and he survives. Other survivors include, two children, Dennis (Teresa) Wein, Greenville and Debra (Michael) Hurles, Spencerville; six grandchildren, Brandon Hurles, Daniel (Sarah) Rex, twins, Jonathan (Lindsay) Rex, Nathan Rex, Rachal Rex, and Matthew Hurles; four great grandchildren; siblings, Ivan E. (Ruditie) Knapp, Jr., Cincinnati, D. Jane (James) Schwartz, Wapakoneta, and Paul E. (Sandie) Knapp, Germantown; and brother-in-law & sisters-in-law, Robert (Jan) Wein, St. Marys, and Esther Wein, Lima. She was preceded in death by a sister & brother-in-law, Betty (Geary) Wessel; infant sister, Loma Knapp; mother-inlaw & father-in-law, Sadie & Ed Wein; sisters-inlaw, Ruthie Benson and Marguerite Fought; and brother-in-law, Ralph Wein. Elsie Grace was a 1953 graduate of Spencerville High School, and a 1956 graduate of the Lima Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse for 42 years beginning as an industrial nurse at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., St. Marys for one year. She then worked for 26 years

at the ofďŹ ces of Drs. Doernberg & Wright, Spencerville. She was director of Nursing at Roselawn Manor for three years, and retired in 1998 from the Allen County Health Dept. Elsie Grace was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Spencerville. She enjoyed crocheting, traveling, and collecting Precious Moments, Beanie Babies, Thomas Kinkade, amberware, and milk glass. However, she most enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren who affectionately called her “Grammyâ€?. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, at the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home, Spencerville, Rev. James Fletcher ofďŹ ciating. Burial is in the Spencerville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Roselawn Manor Activity Fund.

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– Samuel David Yagle, 84, of VerVeteran sailles, passed away January 23, 2017, at the Versailles Health Care Center. He was born Dec. 25, 1932, in Bradford, the son of the late Henry and Mary (Sheffbuch) Yagle. On June 15, 1956, he married Nancy L. Yagle who preceded him in death November 28, 2007. He was a 1950 graduate of Versailles High School. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1953 where he served two years as a Corporal and helicopter mechanic in the 328th Helicopter Company stationed at Nelligan Air Force Base in Germany. He retired with over 40 years of service from

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Weaver Brothers Eggs in 1996. Sam is survived by children, Kevin & Lori Yagle, Chris & Tom Huber, Colleen Franz and Mandy & Donald Kaiser all of Versailles; grandchildren, Michael & Stacy Yagle, Jeremy & Betsy Yagle, Nikki & Jason Roll, Casey & Cory Shipp, Curtis & Takia Wourms, John Samuel Poeppelman, Emily Franz, Aaron Kaiser and Ethan Kaiser; great-grandchildren, Hayden Yagle, Colin Roll, Camden Yagle, Baylee Roll, Keegan Yagle, Madison Yagle, Avery Shipp, Tyrese Gatling, Griffen Shipp, Parker Roll, Kenzi Yagle, Constantine Poeppelman and one to be born this year; special friend, Evelyn Simons; brother, Donald Yagle; sister, Evelyn (George) Gigandet and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by son, Steven Yagle and siblings William Yagle, Dortha Drake, Edith Richhart and Mary Emma Wright. Sam enjoyed reading, model trains, the outdoors, watching football, playing cards, traveling and spending time with his family and many lifelong friends. A funeral was held Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at Zechar-Bailey Funeral Home in Versailles. In lieu of owers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Versailles Vets Club. – Eddie Dean Manning III, 23, of Greenville, and formerly of Grant County, Ky., died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. A service was held Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in the St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery. – Kathryn E. Knick, 93, of Greenville, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. A service was held on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Greenville. Burial is in the Greenville Cemetery, Greenville. – Jessica Erin Colvin, 35, of Palestine, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2017. Services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery. – Patricia June Key, 92, of Greenville, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. – Terri L. Martin, 63, of Rossburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. A funeral service was held Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in Greenville Township Memorial Gardens, Greenville. – Lorren W. Veteran Fitzwater, 81,

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Lunch & Learn at GPL

GREENVILLE – The Greenville Public Library’s second “Lunch & Learnâ€? will take place Feb. 1, 12:30 p.m., in the upstairs meeting room. This monthly event is part of the library’s Wellness Program and is open to the public. Participation is limited to 20 people so register right away by calling the library at 5483915. Lunch is provided by Brenda’s Beanery at a cost of $5. The speaker will be Jordan Francis whose topic is “Diet and Exercise Mythbusting.â€? Jordan will tackle common myths and confusions associated with diet and exercise covering subjects ranging from Paleo to CrossďŹ t, to Micronutrients, and common misconceptions about fats, carbs, and sugar. Jordan is Director of Wellness Services and the Lifestyle Enhancement Center at Wayne. He holds an MPH or Masters of Public Health with a minor in exercise science. He can be reached at Jordan.Francis@waynehealthcare.org. These events are always fun and informative.

Darke County Parks was able to make this aquarium fully functional with a grant from the Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust.

DC Parks receives Schaurer Grant GREENVILLE – The Darke County Park District would like to extend a huge thank you to the Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund for their recent grant contribution. The funding from this grant was used to make the Nature Center’s new ďŹ sh tank fully functional. Recently, local park supporters donated a beautiful 170 gallon aquarium to the park district. The new display features an enclosed wooden cabinet stand and a wood top with crown molding. The new tank is larger and more elaborate than any the park district currently owns, and therefore was not ideally suited to function with their regular equipment inventory. With the help of the Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund the park district was able to purchase a pump/ ďŹ lter combination and a year’s worth of ďŹ ltration media suitable for the expansive tank. The tank is now home to “pond lifeâ€? creatures like bluegill, redear sunďŹ sh, and a small catďŹ sh. The pond ďŹ sh’s former tank became the new home for DCP’s rapidly growing snapping turtle. Both of these tanks now allow the young and young at heart to explore the wonders of pond life up

close, and the new pump and ďŹ lter will keep their aquatic wildlife healthy and educating to their full capacity. In the near future, the display will feature informational signage about ďŹ sh species and pond life, but for now Darke County Parks invites everyone to check out their gorgeous donation and all the other live animal displays. Naturalist Kathi McQueen, who manages the animal ambassadors, said she’s so pleased the “community is helping to keep our displays fresh and updated, so the park district can continue to grow and prosper, teaching future generations about the importance of nature and conservation.â€? The tank is a beautiful addition to the Nature Education Center and, thanks to the generous support from the Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund, is now fully functional. The park district is grateful to the trustees of the fund for making this possible. To see the beautiful new “Pond Lifeâ€? display, visit the Nature Center on St. Rt. 502 just west of Greenville Monday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm. The Nature Center can be reached at (937) 548-0165 or info@ darkecountyparks.org.


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CHURCH & SOCIAL Greenville EUM will offer FPU classes GREENVILLE – Would you like to achieve your ďŹ nancial goals by eliminating debt, saving for the future and giving like never before? If so, Financial Peace University (FPU) is a great place to start! FPU is a nineweek life-changing program that teaches you practical applications to help you take control of your money and learn to live debt free. EUM Church is offering this class on Wednesday evenings, Feb. 8–April 19, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the EUM Downtown Campus, 111 Devor St., Greenville. In the Bible, God talks about money more than almost any other topic. Why? Because He knows that money has the power to control us. If we desire ďŹ nancial peace, ďŹ nancial freedom, it won’t just happen. We have to join with God in the process to take control of our ďŹ nances! The average family that participates in FPU pays off $5,300 in debt the ďŹ rst 90 days. If you haven’t signed up yet, now is the time. Join with others on this journey to discovering ďŹ nancial peace in your own life by registering today at www. eumchurch.org/a-class-orsupport-group/ or call the church ofďŹ ce at 937-548-

3211. EUM Church has many other group studies being offered. To obtain a list of all offerings, download the Connections Catalog at www.eumchurch.org and sign up online. For more information, visit www.eumchurch.org or call 548-3211.

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GREENVILLE – Swingin’ with the Saints, a free concert for the community, will be presented on Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. This annual concert offers an hour of musical entertainment in various styles including classical, gospel, Latin and patriotic. The artists performing are vocalists Bevin Fields and Don Lockhart, and violinist Alex Vehre. Terri Fryman and Darrell Fryman will play organ and piano solos and a duet. The Presby Trio, consisting of Terri Fryman, Jane Tester, and Don Lockhart, bring their own special sound. Join them for musical fun and fellowship at First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. Fourth St in Greenville. Refreshments will follow the concert. For more information, call (937) 548-3188.

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BBBS honors mentors for their support BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – With January being declared National Mentoring Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Shelby and Darke County honored those who mentor children for their organization. On Jan. 26, approximately 30 volunteers met at JT’s Bar & Grill in Greenville and were thanked for their service and encouraged to ďŹ nd others willing to spend a little time with local youth. Over 300 youth in Darke County are touched by BBBS programs. Many of those have one-on-one time for a few hours each month. The Bigs get to know their Littles and do activities together. One Big said he and his Little enjoying photography and hiking. Another Big is looking forward to spring when he can take his Little to baseball games. The few hours

are valuable not only to the youth, but also to the adult and the community. Jenny Bruns, executive director of BBBS of Shelby and Darke County, said, “I wish we could clone each of you. There are so many youth that need help.â€? In Darke County alone, there are 20 children on a waiting list waiting to be matched-up with a Big. “The need will always be there,â€? she said. Kelly Harrison, prevention specialist at Darke County Recovery Services, spoke to the group and pointed out these mentorships are providing information to youth they may not be getting at home. “Some of the Littles are learning how to make cookies or ďŹ x a meal because of you,â€? she said. Others are learning what to say during a job interview. Harrison works with a group of high school volunteers called We Are the

Kelly Harrison spoke during the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.

Majority and is encouraged by the next generation’s crop of mentors and volunteers. Her group is already working as mentors to younger children and helping give them the support they need. Not only are We Are the Majority volunteers giving assistance, but so are other youth around

the county through the BBBS After School Mentoring Program. Hundreds of youth in every corner of the county rely on the support they receive from their peers. Harrison added, “Any moment you spend with children is not just golden for them. It’s good for the community.�

Troy-Hayner poetry contest deadline TROY – The TroyHayner Cultural Center, 301 W. Main Street, Troy, announces its seventh annual poetry competition with a deadline of March 17. The poetry competition is open to all adult and student poets and will be judged in four age categories. The work must be original and unpublished. The contest will be judged by faculty members from Wright State University. Cash prizes will be awarded. The winners will also have the opportunity to read or have their poems read at Hayner’s Poetry Month Celebration on April 13 at 7:30 p.m. There is a $5 entry fee per person, for which up to two poems may be submitted. A complete prospectus about the competition may be found on Hayner’s website, www.TroyHayner. org. The contest, sponsored by the Friends of Hayner, is a part of Hayner’s poetry reading series. Each year, selected published regionally known poets are selected to read from their own words. This year the readers will be Pauletta Hansel on Feb. 23 and Richard Hague on March 23. The 7:30 p.m. presentations are free and open to the public. Hansel was recently named Cincinnati’s ďŹ rst

Poet Laureate. Her poems and prose have been featured in numerous journals. She is author of ďŹ ve poetry collections. She leads writing workshops and retreats in the Greater Cincinnati area and beyond. Read more at https://paulettahansel. wordpress.com/. Hague is Writer-inResidence at Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. His collections have earned the 2012 Weatherford Award in Poetry, 2016 Spring Travel Writing Contest, as well as being a National Book Award nominee and Judge’s Selection, also in 2016.

The Pitsburg Church of the Brethren will be hosting a hymn sing-Feb. 5.

Old Fashion Hymn Sing at Pitsburg COB PITSBURG – The Pitsburg Church of the Brethren will sponsor an Old Fashion Hymn Sing on Feb. 5, 6 p.m. This event is offered to the public in keeping with the church’s monthly Gospel Concert Series. The public is invited to come and request their favorite hymns be sung by the congregation.

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VERSAILLES – U.S. Air Force Airman Talon J. Cotterman graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical ďŹ tness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

ARCANUM – ParentTeacher Conferences for Arcanum High School, grades 9-12, are scheduled for Feb. 16, 4-7 p.m. All parents of Arcanum High School students are invited to attend. Call the school at 692-5174 x-1337 to schedule speciďŹ c appointments. Parents who are unable to attend during the scheduled conference hours may call the school to set up conferences with teachers for other dates and times.

Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Cotterman is the son of Tim Cotterman of Piqua, and Tammy Treon of Versailles, and grandson of Sandy Smith of Versailles. He graduated in 2015 from Versailles High School.

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ON YOUR MIND

READERS WRITE Players should be off court

I recently saw a picture from a Tri-Village varsity basketball game and was absolutely disgusted to see that all four of the players involved in what was labeled a “hazing incident” are now back on the court. This appalling behavior is not the behavior of someone who has earned the privilege of being a varsity athlete. As a former student athlete for Darke County Schools, I know all too well that varsity sports are the life blood of many students throughout the district, which I believe is what has strongly contributed to the cover up of these grotesque acts. The powers that be were given a very clear choice: punish the attackers or punish the victims. By allowing the players back on the team, they have blatantly chosen to punish the victims. Educational facilities should be a safe haven for its students, but by covering up acts of sexual assault, and protecting those who performed those acts, the school system is failing to protect its children. As Superintendent of the Tri-Village School District Josh Sagester’s first priority should always be to protect and serve the students of his district, but I firmly believe his position as the head basketball coach strongly interfered with his judgment in this case. This was not playful locker room banter. This was not a prank. This was sexual assault. The old fashioned mentality of “boys will be boys” is dangerous and harmful rhetoric that continues to shame survivors of sexual assault – in this case specifically male survivors who are already greatly stigmatized. All parties involved-from the Darke County Sherriff’s Office to the Tri-Village school board had an opportunity to show that Darke County protects those who are harmed, but have failed miserably and have set in place a dangerous precedent for behavior that goes on in locker rooms and behind the closed doors of our schools. Virginia Baker Arcanum

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Following is a letter to Mr. Davidson that I have posted on his web page: Representative Warren Davidson, shame on you! At Wayne HealthCare you used Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to segue into a

justification for attacking what should be the right of every citizen: health care. You made blatantly false and misleading statements: 1. “…look at the mandate” The only mandate I see is the Republican Congress’s mandate to gut a plan (to which they have attached a black face— dog whistle alert) that has provided health insurance to 45 million uninsured Americans. 2. “You’re no longer free to not buy care.” Using that logic, you are also not free to carry no automobile insurance, not pay your taxes, or use the mail without buying a stamp. 3. “You’re no longer free to choose what care you need.” With any of the Republican “plans,” you will no longer be able to AFFORD health care. 4. “If you’re an employer, you’re not free to offer a plan or not offer a plan or choose what sort of plan you will offer.” …unless you arrange workers’ pay or hours so they have to apply for subsidized insurance. When I had employees, I could offer any plan I wanted to, I just couldn’t pay for it. 5. “If you’re in the insurance industry, you’re no longer free to customize your product.” Is not covering preexisting conditions and dropping someone’s coverage the kind of customizing you think is a good idea? The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act works and sets minimum standards—you are free to improve it, not destroy it. Under the ACA, the RATE of increase for insurance slowed. But when private profits are the driver of rates, the cost of health care will rise; because private corporations are beholden to the stockholders, not to the public. Look to Medicare which sets rates based on the REAL cost of the service, not the cost of gross profiteering. Wake up America! Republicans are on a trajectory to throw health care into bankruptcy AFTER the midterm elections so that if Democrats regain House seats, there will be nothing left of a funded plan and Republicans can say, “See we told you it was broken.” Respectfully, Libby Earle, Hamilton

Knopp works on training NEW CONCORD – Hannah Knopp of Versailles is an athletic training student at Muskingum University in New Concord. Knopp is currently placed at Zanesville High School. Athletic training students work with all winter sports teams on and off campus as part of clinical education rotations for a major requirement.

They serve under athletic training mentors. Each student will complete six practicum courses, each having a clinical education assignment by graduation. Muskingum University is currently pursuing accreditation of the athletic training major through the Commission for the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.

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Bill to help farmers dies in General Assembly COLUMBUS – The Ohio Farmers Union expressed profound disappointment when legislation to help correct the outlandish and unfair increases in farmland property taxes died in the Ohio General Assembly last week. “While some committee chairmen and rural legislators went to bat for the CAUV bills pending in the House and Senate during lame duck, ultimately leadership in both Houses killed our efforts at reform,” said Ron Sylvester of OFU. OFU CAUV expert and attorney Ted Finnarn said, “Many farmland owners have suffered property tax increases between 300 percent and 800 percent during the past few years.” CAUV, or Current Agricultural Use Valuation, is the complex formula and system for taxing farmland in Ohio. According to Finnarn, one of the main reasons that CAUV values have escalated is due to the very low interest-capitalization rate used in the formula, which has been affected by the Federal Reserves’ unprecedented low interest monetary policy the last few years. The lower the interest rate is, the higher the CAUV values are. SB 246 and its companion Bill HB398 would have moderated increases in property taxed by excluding certain non-agricultural factors, such as actions of the Federal Reserve. The legislation would have also corrected a problem with land involved in conservation practices. Currently, CAUV tax rates assume that property is being used for crop production. The proposed legislation would have allowed these acres to be valued at a lower minimum value. OFU had given testimony by Finnarn and supported both bills. “What really killed the legislation at the last minute was a letter and material from the ‘schools’ lobby dated November 28, 2016, opposing the bills,”

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Finnarn said. This letter was authored by the Buckeye Association of School Administrators (BASA), the Ohio Association of School Business Officials (OASBO) and the Ohio School Board Association (OSBA). They indicated that if CAUV values were corrected and moderated to some extent, then residential property taxes would increase and some non-rural school districts might receive less state funding. “These letters ignored the fact that there has been a massive shifting of the tax burden to farm and wood-

land owners over the last few years with the higher CAUV values. Since the schools receive more funds locally from rural taxpayers and less from the state, we are right back where we were over 40 years ago before we had CAUV,” Finnarn said. “The Ohio Farmers Union is open to discussing these major changes in distribution of Ohio’s tax burden, but with today’s low commodity prices, farmers cannot absorb this massive and unfair shift in their share of the tax burden. Essentially, the state has balanced its budget on the

backs of farmers,” Finnarn said. Sylvester said that OFU has been working on this issue “since at least 2011.” Finnarn and OFU President Joe Logan have held information events around rural Ohio, petitions have been sent to Ohio Gov. John Kasich and Finnarn has also advocated through his seat on the Ohio Dept. of Taxation’s Agricultural Advisory board. “We’ll work for good and fair policy during the budget next year, and if that fails we’ll ask legislators for stand-alone bills once again,” Sylvester said.


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Defending Yourself is theme of BPW meeting

Antonia Baker

Melanie Smith

Brandy Rhodehamel

GREENVILLE – Second National Bank recently announced the promotion of Antonia Baker, Melanie Smith and Brandy Rhodehamel. Antonia Baker was promoted from Trust Administrative Officer to her new title of Trust Banking Officer. Antonia began her banking career at SNB in October 2003 as a Trust Administrative Assistant, then became marketing director, was promoted to Administrative Manager in October 2008, was promoted to Administrative Officer in December 2011 and is currently a Raymond James

Financial Advisor within the Trust Department. Antonia is a graduate of Arcanum High School, Sinclair Community College with an Associates degree, The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and she holds a Series 7 securities license. Melanie Smith was promoted from an Administrative Officer to her new title of Banking Officer. Melanie began her banking career at SNB in October 1989 as a teller & customer service representative, has held positions as a loan secretary, head teller and teller trainer, branch manager

& lender, was promoted to Administrative Manager in August 2012, was promoted to Administrative Officer in February 2014 and is currently the branch manager of their Third & Walnut office. Melanie is a graduate of Westminster High School and Towson State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. Brandy Rhodehamel was promoted from an Administrative Manager to her new title of Administrative Officer. Brandy joined SNB in March 2012 as a collector, became an indirect consumer lender, was promoted to Collections Administrative Manager in November 2014 and became a consumer/ mortgage lender in August 2016 while continuing to be the Collections Manager. Brandy is a graduate of Arcanum High School and graduate of Edison State Community College with an Associates degree in Business Management/General Business.

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GREENVILLE – The Greenville Business & Professional Women’s Club (BPW) Publicity committee with members Peggy Foutz (chair), Susan Fowble, and Melissa Barhorst will host their monthly dinner meeting Feb. 9 at the Brethren Retirement Community’s Brick Room, 6:30 p.m. The program will feature speaker Melissa Barhorst, who is a Damsel in Defense Representative. She will discuss “Non-Lethal Ways to Protect Yourself and Your Family.” Melissa Barhorst has been married for almost 30 years and has three married daughters and a young son. According to Melissa, “My identity has always been about my faith and family but for the last four years being a Damsel pro has opened my eyes to a bigger world than my small world. It has given me a deep burning fire inside me to get women protected. Having the three daughters and now four granddaughters and a grandson makes

it even more important to get women educated and protected. Damsel in Defense is a place for those passionate about prevention and the protection of people.” Damsel’s mission is to equip, empower, and educate women to protect themselves and their families. One by one, they are changing statistics and giving back to the many amazing partner organizations that are making a difference in the lives of those who have been assaulted. Club members will participate in a “Have a Heart” donation for the Women’s Domestic Violence Shelter and Director Annie Sonner will be in attendance to receive the donations. Items needed by the shelter are paper products (toilet paper, Kleenex, and paper towels), twin bed plastic mattress covers and of course cash donations are always appreciated. The club will also be collecting plastic caps and lids for the Darke DD/Greenville Kiwanis AKtion Club.

These are being used for a recycled bench to be placed on the bike path that goes behind the Darke DD Administrative offices on Jaysville-St.Johns Road. The Greenville BPW Club’s mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information. Anyone interested in learning more about the Greenville BPW Club is invited to attend. The cost of the dinner is $12. For reservations, contact Marilyn Emmons by noon on Feb. 6 at (937) 548-5824 or demmons@ embarqmail.com.

GREENVILLE – In a year that set new records for severe and devastating weather, the American Red Cross provided more assistance to the hundreds of thousands of people impacted by these disasters all across the United States than in the past two years combined. In 2016, 32,000 Red Cross volunteers responded to 180 significant disasters in 45 states and two U.S. territories including wildfires, storms, flooding, Hurricane Matthew and other emergencies. Those volunteers opened nearly 800 emergency shelters, provided 206,000 overnight shelter stays to people forced from their homes, served more than 4.1 million meals and snacks, and distributed more than 2.1 million relief items. Volunteers from the area responded to 10 of those major disasters, including: * Flint, Mich., water crisis in January * Alberta, Canada, wildfires in May * Texas flooding in May

* West Virginia flooding in June *Orlando mass shooting in June * Kentucky flooding in July * Louisiana flooding in August * Indiana tornado in August *Iowa flooding in September * Hurricane Matthew in October These national disasters were in addition to the local disasters that struck our region, including flooding in the spring and fall, tornadoes and severe storms. “This year a seemingly endless chain of disasters affected hundreds of thousands of people and our Red Cross volunteers were there, helping,” says Lynne Gump, executive director of the Northern Miami Valley Ohio Chapter of the American Red Cross. “People impacted by disaster are facing what can be their darkest days, but we helped around the clock, making sure people had food to eat, a place to stay and help recovering. We

couldn’t do all that we do without our volunteers or the generosity of the public. We aren’t a government agency, so the help we provide to families affected by disasters depends on generous financial donations of the American people.” Amidst all of these devastating events, home fires continued to be the largest disaster threat in the United States. During 2016, the Red Cross nationally provided assistance to 79,000 families after a home fire left them with nowhere else to turn. The Red Cross and thousands of local partners are also working to help prevent home fires, deaths and injuries. Since 2014, at least 116 lives have been saved through the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign in which 574,000 smoke alarms have been installed and 625,000 youth have been taught about fire safety. To find out how you can help save lives, build a stronger community or even to prepare your family call your local Red Cross or the website www.redcross.org/NMVO.

Melissa Barhorst

Red Cross responds to 180 large disasters


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MV Schools lists honor and merit roll

(Clinton Randall photo)

School bus vs car injures two Greenville students GREENVILLE – Following a two-hour delay Friday morning, a Greenville school bus was involved in a collision with a car full of students at approximately 9:30 a.m. According to the Greenville Police Department, the school bus attempted to head west from a fourway stop on East Fourth Street when it collided with a silver Pontiac that pulled out from a northbound stop sign on Locust. The bus struck the passenger side of the car as it traveled through the intersection.

Two minor children from the Pontiac were transported to the hospital with injuries. They appeared to be wearing seat belts, according to officers. No children or the driver of the bus were injured. A second bus responded to the scene to transport the students. The school reportedly called concerned parents of children involved in the crash. The crash remains under investigation with the Greenville Police Department.

Velasco Fifth Grade: Makenna Guillozet, Aron Hunt, Brenna Price, and Braxton Trump Fourth Grade: Shelby Fennig, Harley Hanes, Daniel Hartzell, Kohen Mote, and Taylee Woodbury A-B Honor Roll Seniors: Haylee Beanblossom, Jose’ Cantu, Makayla Connor, Nathaniel Conway (MVCTC), Tucker Didier, Alex Longfellow, Dakota McKown (MVCTC), Madison Stachler, and Mikayla Stump Juniors: Guadalupe Arrona (MVCTC), Kinsie Blocher, Jenna Bridges (MVCTC), Dayinaira Hall, Ciara Hampshire, Colton Hines, Noah Hopkins, Stevi Keen, Abigail Livingston (MVCTC), Chevy Quinter (MVCTC), Brittney Vanhoose, Airrika Westfall, and Daniel Wogoman Sophomores: Laura Bland, Arianna Caixba, December Clay-Wright, Trent Collins, Makayla Coning, Jolie Elson, Cassidy Emrick, Kyler Guillozet, Will Hall, Zebediah Hannan, DJ Howell, Amanda Jeffers, Brad Lester, Elijah Livingston, Justin Miller, Kyker Mote, Andrew Reichard, and Matt Slyder Freshmen: Cody Dirksen, Max Dirmeyer, Josh Gacasan, Mason Hardwick, and

Mason Hummel Eighth Grade: Taylor Collins, Zachary Connor, Mackenzie Hamilton, Cynthia Morgan, Riley Price, Gabrielle Rammel, Emily Scholl, and Leah Scholl Seventh Grade: Noemi Arrona, Josie Deaton, Jacob Dirmeyer, Brianna Fennig, Tyler Grow, Madison Hayes, Katie Ibarra, Cammie Johns, Zayne Lavy, Alexis Spradling, Kennedy Stachler, Marcella Terriquez, Caleb Trobridge, and Davian Trump Sixth Grade: Jude Connor, Samantha Couchot, Gabby Elizondo, Alexa Gaona, Sierra Grim, Braxton Hampshire, Benjamin Hartzell, Naomi Hathaway, Mannie Melchor, Joshua Varvel, AJ Waymire, Judah Ben Winchester, Troy Woodbury, and Kailey Yohey Fifth Grade: Lacey Bowers, Breanna Germann, Thomas Gower, Paytyn Hiestand, Aaron Hummel, Anthony Ibarra, Landon Keaser, Tanner Leichty, Christina Mangen, Brandon Miller, Jaydn Norris, Zayne Orrison, Brandon Pisano, Corbin Richards, Robert, Roth, Adi Schmitz, Kailyn Stahl, and Dylan Wehrkamp Fourth Grade: Matthew Arnold-Wright, Aubrie Cooley, Caden Fritz, Skyla Lopez,

Storm Mote, and Kylee Saintignon Merit Roll (7-12 only) Seniors: Nicholas Barga (MVCTC), Bailey Flesher, Wade Gilbert, Andrew Johns, Whitney King, Tabitha Richards (MVCTC), Jennifer Terriquez (MVCTC), Kaliegh Thiebeau (MVCTC), Timotny Weaver, and Tiffany Westfall (MVCTC) Juniors: Kaylee Clark, Clayton Grice (MVCTC), Cody Matchett (MVCTC), Payton Reichard (MVCTC), and Nicole Yount Sophomores: Casey Carrico, Trinity Konwiczka, Addison Spitler, Macy Stewart, Cole Townsend, Brandon White, and Emilie Yount Freshmen: Connor Buffenbarger, Breanna Burkhart, Chelsea Deal, Kelsey Hittle, Kya Lavy, Dalton Marker, Alexis Matchett, Brianna Puderbaugh, and Anthony Reno Eighth Grade: Olivia Caixba, Isis Castorena, Karista Davidson, Wyatt Feltner, Damon Howell, and Maria Ojeda-Avilez Seventh Grade: Angel Avilez-Trejo, Alison Byram, Madelynn Hiestand, Xavier Manning, and Emma Schmidt

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Shown are a group of kids from the Community Connectors program that met with mentors during the holidays to do group activities.

Programs need mentors for children GREENVILLE – January is National Mentoring Month and our community has programs that need adult mentors to help with positive impact on our youth. Gateway Youth and Community Connectors program partners with local volunteers, schools and organizations to build relationships that can enhance young people’s attitudes, skills and behaviors through the Community Connectors Program. The community has many youth that need that extra time with a mentor - it can ultimately lead to improved opportunities for their future. The program currently has 12 volunteer mentors with 13 youth matches in addition to three staff working in Tri-Village, Mississinawa, and Greenville Schools. However, more mentors are needed as they have youth waiting for a mentor. Mentoring is a critical component in many young people’s lives. Ruth Barga, support specialist, said, “Right now, our program has six youth in Darke County aged 14-16 that just need an adult to show them support, someone to talk with, and to help them see positive choices for their future. Just one hour a week can make a difference.” Their success stories

UNION CITY – Mississinawa Valley Schools are pleased to announce the honor roll and merit roll of their students in grades 7-12 for the second quarter. All A’s Seniors: Jena Flory (MVCTC), Paige Flory (MVCTC), Kelsie Hunt, Shaiann Livingston, Shelby Manning, Brook Stump, Spencer Warren (MVCTC), and Ana Zappa Rezende Juniors: Amanda Armstrong, Josiah Philiposian, Makenna Price, Angel Schaffer, Paxton Scholl, and Brieanne Varvel Sophomores: Abigail Abel, Isabelle Barga, Daisy Brim, Sidnie Hunt, Bailey Johnson, Cole Simons, and Grant Stachler Freshmen: Lindsay Johns, Zach Longfellow, Emily Schmitz, Alex Scholl, and Blake Scholl Eighth Grade: Trey Godfrey, Ben Philiposian, and Taylor Stachler Seventh Grade: Susie Blocher, Taylor Cunningham, and Madison Townsend Sixth Grade: Brandon Courtney, Jocelyn Hoggatt, Xochitl Lozano-Licona, Krista Miller, Kaden Mote, Aidan Reichard, Lilly Severance, Ava Stump, and Nedi

include a local small business owner that is matched with a 13-year-old boy. The child needed a father figure and the mentor helped him to work through his communication and anger issues by participating in physical activity together and positive informal conversations. As they worked through some of the issues together, he re-directed some of his anger issues for a more positive outlook. Another mentor partnership success is a youth that has a love of history that is matched with a 70year-old senior. The mentor’s life experiences coupled with learning events have helped the youth see better future opportunities. Talking with a mentor can help a child make healthy choices for day-today life and even set life goals. You can make a difference; contact Ruth Barga at Gateway Youth Programs at (937) 548-8002 for more information and to be matched with a local youth that needs a little of your time and attention. Council on Rural Services provides education and support through Gateway Youth Programs, Achievement Center for Educational Success (ACES), Kids Learning Place™, Head Start, and Early Head Start in their nine county service area.

ARCANUM – The Arcanum Public Library will be hosting a family bingo night on Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. There is bound to be plenty of action at the fun-filled event. Bring your family, and join up with friends for a great way to spend a winter evening. Also in February, there will be an adult coloring session. On Feb. 15, come for a relaxing morning of cocoa, coffee, and coloring. The program begins at 10 a.m. Supplies are provided, and patrons are welcome to bring their own if they wish. The library is pleased to announce that plans for the launching of the “Ivy Ester Seed Vault” are currently underway. This seed library will be ready for patrons beginning in March to “check out” seeds for their own use.

If anyone has seeds they wish to donate to the collection can bring them into the library anytime. The library would like to invite those with preschool children to come to the popular StoryTime sessions held most Mondays. The sessions are filled with stories, songs, crafts, and fun. On Feb. 6, there will be two sessions with the first at 10 a.m. followed by the second at 11 a.m. On Feb. 13, there will be one combined session with a Valentine’s Day theme at 10 a.m. There will be no sessions held on Feb. 2o due to schools being closed for President’s Day. On Feb. 27, there will be two sessions at 10 and 11 a.m. Children in grades 1-4 are invited to come over after school on Mondays for Af-

terWords. From 3:45–4:45 p.m. kids can hang out with friends, make crafts, have a snack, play games, and more. There will be sessions on Feb. 6, 13, and 27. Note that on the Feb. 20 there will be no AfterWords. There is also a group for kids in grades 5 and up. TNT (tweens and teens) meets on Thursdays from 2:45-4:15

p.m. There is plenty to do, such as games, team competitions, snacks, crafts, tech projects and more. Sessions will be held Feb. 2, 9, 16, and 23. If anyone has questions, call the library at (937) 6928484. Patrons can also visit www.arcanumpubliclibrary. org, or find them on Facebook.

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GREENVILLE – The Lady Wave varsity girls basketball team’s slow start had the local girls playing from behind in a loss to the Fairborn Lady Skyhawks 59-57 in the ďŹ nal seconds of the GWOC game. “If we play for 32 minutes and we play the way that we can play good things are going to happen,â€? said Greenville Coach Rachael Kerns, “but it just has to be for 32 minutes.â€? The Lady Skyhawks bolted out to a 10-0 lead in the opening two minutes and 20 seconds of the game bringing a timeout from the Greenville bench with 5:40 on the ďŹ rst quarter clock. “The biggest difference of this game and why we lost was because we weren’t here the ďŹ rst three minutes of the game,â€? Kerns stated. “Defensively we were awful.â€? The Greenville girls matched Fairborn’s 12 points over the balance of period No. 1 sending the teams to second period of play with the Lady Skyhawks holding a 22-12 lead. “We can’t let a team come out and get a quick 13 - 15 points on us and expect us to come back and win the game,â€? said Kerns. The Lady Wave held the much taller Skyhawks to eight second quarter points while the local girls were getting ďŹ ve points each from guards Karsyn Shaffer and Morgan Gilbert to put 12 points on the board and trail 30-24 at the break. Greenville double the Lady Skyhawks in third quarter scoring 14-7 led with seven Lani Shilt points including a threepointer and 4-5 at the line and Cassie Cromwell chipping in four points putting the Lady Wave up 38-37. With the visiting girls each standing a head taller than the young Greenville girls, the Lady Skyhawks used the fourth quarter free throw line to hit 8-9 tosses, four Jana BrownGrifďŹ th baskets all coming in the paint and two free-throws and two Chloe Jackson Treys to put 22 points in the fourth quar-

Cassie Cromwell drives to the bucket for the Lady Wave against Fairborn (Gaylen Blosser photo)

ter book. Greenville added 19 fourth quarter points to the board with ďŹ ve Lady Wave in the scoring column led by eight Jada Garland points by way of a basket and two three-pointers. “I do give our girls a lot of credit for coming back in that situation, but its 32 minutes long and we have to have 32 minutes,â€? Kerns said. “Tonight 26 minutes isn’t going to be enough

for us to win a game right now.â€? “We must win on Saturday with tournament draw coming up,â€? added Kerns. “Offensively we’re doing a lot of really good things. We’re scoring enough points to win but defensively we have to ďŹ nd a way to not give up 59 points. Morgan Gilbert led the Lady Wave with 14 points followed by 13 Cassie Cromwell points.

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UNION CITY, Ind. – Union City senior Kelsey Zimmers became the school’s all-time threepoint shooting leader in Saturday’s victory over Wapahani. Hitting two treys during the game, Zimmers helped seal the victory late in the fourth quarter with the record-breaking shot from behind the arc. The basket gave her 98 career 3-pointers to top the previous record of 97 held by Jessica Emrick. “I have waited a long time for this and was nice to get the win over Wapahani at the same time,� Zimmers said after the game. She told The Early Bird, she has been more accurate shooting further behind the arc this season. “I don’t know why that is, but it works and I hope it can continue,� Zimmers added. On the road to breaking the school career record, Zimmers has tied the single game record with six threes earlier this season. “She has been working to get her shot on-point throughout the season and Saturday was able to overcome that last hurdle to

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Union City senior Kelsey Zimmers is Union City’s new three-point record holder. (Clinton Randall photo)

achieve it,â€? UC girls basketball coach Sarah Black said about Zimmers breaking the record. “We are happy for Kelsey and hope this gives her some conďŹ dence and momentum going into the tournament.â€? After coming up short last season, Kelsey and her teammates have one main

goal in mind‌make it to state! The Lady Indians will ďŹ nish the regular season on Friday as they host Hagerstown for a shot at claiming the Tri-Eastern Conference championship. They then begin sectional play next Friday at Randolph Southern.

Versailles big over Lima Central Catholic BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

VERSAILLES – The 2016 State Champion Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds were no match for the 2017 state ranked Versailles Tigers falling by a 70-48 score in the Saturday non-conference game on the Tigers home court. “We did enough to win tonight,â€? said Versailles Coach Travis Swank. “We showed spurts of what we are capable of doing but it wasn’t a full four quarters. We were just good enough to get by here tonight.â€? Versailles jumped out to a 13-0 lead with 2:07 showing on the ďŹ rst quarter clock and took a 15-6 lead to the second period of play. The Tigers matched their ďŹ rst quarter 15 points in the second taking advantage of eight Connor Custenborder second quarter points including two three-pointers to take the period by a 15-12 score sending the teams to the break with Versailles owning a 30-18 advantage. “He’s always in the gym, always trying to get better,â€? Swank noted of Custenborders play. “He’s improved so much from the summer. He comes to everything. He loves basketball. He deserves everything he gets.â€? “I think he was real happy tonight to see the

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ball go through the rim,â€? continued Swank. “He hit a lot of big shots for us earlier in the year so we need him to get it dialed back in, help us make that long run that we’re going to make.â€? Versailles added 20 third quarter points to the board doubling Lima’s 10 points, led by 10 Justin Ahrens points coming by way of two treys and two baskets to give the local boys a 50-28 lead with one period to play. “Gets the other guys going,â€? Coach Swank said of Justin Ahrens passing, “Opens it up for himself.â€? Coach Swank emptied his bench with more than ďŹ ve minutes on the fourth

quarter clock but not before Justin Ahrens would put up seven points including 3-4 at the line while Alex Wendal was leading the Tigers fourth quarter with two triples and 2-2 at the line for eight fourthquarter points to give the Versailles Tigers the Saturday night win. “He’s capable of doing that,â€? Swank said of Wendel’s scoring. “I knew he had some offensive ďŹ repower. He got to show it here tonight.â€? Justin Ahrens led all scorers in the game with 25 points followed by 15 Alex Wendel points and 10 Connor Custenborder points.


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GREENVILLE – The Green Wave used 17 first half unanswered points and 35 Isaiah Gable points including six three pointers and 11-12 at the line to defeat the Miamisburg Vikings 83-75 in a Tuesday night GWOC game. “Focusing and specifically focusing on the defensive end of the court,” Greenville Coach Kyle Joseph said of the team’s 17-0 run. “We have a lot of guys that are really good in transition. We have to get stops to get out and run and then stringing stops together.” Peter Pandy’s 2-2 at the line gave the local boys a 2-0 lead at 6:46 in the first. With

the score even at 2-2 Devin Hendrix hit 2-2 at the charity stripe giving the Wave a 4-0 lead. “Devin really got us going early,” Joseph noted. “That was one of his best games of the year, was being aggressive, getting to the rim and finding teammates.” With 5:16 showing the Vikings took a 6-4 lead, their first of the night and pushed its advantage to 11-5 at 3:56 on the clock. Trailing 13-7 the Wave battle back to take a 14-13 lead with the Wave’s 6’5” Arron Rich driving the lane with 0:26 on the first quarter clock and never trail the rest of the night. “We got off to a little bit of a sluggish start,” said Joseph. “Once we got going… it all starts on the defensive end. You get stops…we’re

pretty good when we get out in transition.” Greenville extended its 17-0 scoring run into the second period starting with a Peter Pandy drive to the basket at 7:35 finishing up with a Gable three-pointer giving the Wave a 24-13 advantage. The Wave’s 6’4” junior Will Coomer came off the bench to go 2-2 at the line and nail a trey from the top of the key pushing Greenville’s lead to 31-17 before the teams headed to the break with the Green Wave holding a 38-25 lead. Miamisburg shaved two points off the Wave’s lead scoring 20 third quarter points while Greenville was adding 18 points to the board with Gable hitting for 13 points including three treys sending the teams to

Lady Roaders win seesaw battle at MV BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

UNION CITY – The Mississinawa Valley Lady Blackhawks and the visiting Bradford Lady Railroaders battled until the final buzzer with the girls from Bradford pulling out a 51-46 win in the seesaw game. “One thing I’ve learned in coaching for five years, anything is possible,” said Bradford Coach Patrick McKee. “I’ve seen comebacks for us coming back and I’ve seen comebacks where teams come back on us. It’s just one of those games where anything is possible, so you got to make sure you play all four quarters.” “I knew tonight was going to be a good close game,” said Mississinawa Valley Coach John Hershey. “I was really hoping we would be on the other end of it.” The Lady Roaders used the opening six minutes of the game to gain a 10-0 advantage over the home team and lead 14-5 after one period of play including eight Mandi Bates points. “We got off to a slow start,” said Hershey. “I kept preaching at them…let’s get the ball inside, lets work it inside and the outside will open up. They finally started getting it in there. That’s when she (Kelsie Hunt) started doing her thing. I love the way she plays.” Hunt accounted for four second quarter baskets and two free-throws to lead the Lady Hawks with 10 points while holding Bradford to nine points sending the teams to the break with the Lady Roaders holding a 2317 advantage. The MV girls dominated third quarter play exploding for 17 points while holding the visitors to a pair of free-throws to lead 34-25 heading to the final period

Mandi Bates hits a free throw for one of her game high 30 points for Bradford in win over the Lady Blackhawks (Gaylen Blosser photo)

of play. Hunt paced the Lady Hawks with eight third quarter points. “We just get out of character sometimes,” McKee stated. “We had a game plan coming in. We just went away from it for a while.” A spirited one sided conversation from Bradford Coach McKee to his Lady Roaders between quarters paid big dividends as the Bradford girls turned the tables on the home team putting 26 points on the fourth quarter board while holding the Lady Hawks to 12 points to pull out the Cross County Conference win. “I knew he (McKee) wasn’t happy over there,” Hershey said with a chuckle. “My girls were happy it was over there and not here like it usually is. It was a good run.” Bradford’s senior leader Mandi Bates led her team with 16 fourth quarter points including 8-10 at the line while Ally Booker was

6-7 at the line and a basket contributing eight points in the fourth quarter comeback. Bates led all scorers in the game with 30 points, the senior’s third consecutive game with 30 or more points, starting with 30 vs Twin Valley South, 36 vs Parkway and the 30 points on the night at MV. “She (Bates) came out early and said that she was feeling some pressure,” McKee noted. “Her shots just weren’t falling. In the last couple of games when you put up 30 and 36 all the sudden you feel like I can’t score at all, but we got her back into her groove. We got her the ball where she could be successful, we got her attacking the rim and she came alive.” Ally Booker came off the Bradford bench to score 13 points. “She had a very nice night,” said McKee. Kelsie Hunt led the Lady Hawks with 21 points.

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Darke Co.’s gymnasts compete in Centerville CENTERVILLE – At their second meet of the season, the Darke and Shelby County High School Gymnastics competed at Centerville High School for the Elks Invitational. There were 18 teams and 55 gymnasts competing in the event. Competing schools for Darke County were Ansonia: Amber Aultman (J), Arcanum: Emma Smith (Sr) and Cheyenne White (J), Franklin Monroe: Leighana Rautsaw (S), Greenville: Sydney Oda (Sr), Versailles: Ellie Barga (F), Jadyn Barga (S), Jada Barlage (F), Madison Ahrens (S), Jorja Pothast (J) and Katelyn Kingrey (Sr). Arcanum’s Emma Smith and Greenville’s Sydney Oda both competed on vault, bars and beam. Emma increased her bars and vault scores this meet. Arcanum’s Cheyenne White competed All Around, ranking 25th,

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GREENVILLE – The Darke County Park District reminds everyone about the Down to Earth Book Club’s winter selection. For their ďŹ fth season, they will read 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann. This work of science, history, and archeology radically alters our understanding of the Americas before Columbus’ arrival in 1492. Contrary to what so many learn in

VERSAILLES – The Quintessentials, consisting of Brody Hyre, Mitchell Rawlins, Kyle Wuebker, Isaac Buscher and Quincy Baltes, started off about a year and a half ago as a barbershop group singing at a few special events. After taking the top prize at Ohio Has Talent, they received more opportunities to perform. Someone saw the YouTube video of their winning performance and called them. “When we got the call from America’s Got Talent, we were shocked,â€? said Brody Hyre, a senior at Versailles High School. They started to process what all is involved with something that big. The time necessary to develop a performance for a venue like America’s Got Talent can be difďŹ cult to ďŹ nd when each of them is separated. Since they wanted to properly prepare so as not to rush into it, they chose to wait and try out for the next season’s show. The Quintessentials will work hard over the summer to be ready for the audition. The process will be costly; travel, hotels and meals. The families got together and came up with a way to help offset some of the expenses. Quincy Baltes, a college student, designed shirts that are available for purchase. He said, “I’m excited to see where this group takes us. Not only is it an anchor for those of us that have moved on to college, but I can feel it pushing us to bigger and better things with new and exciting people.â€? The Quintessentials will be performing at the Nis-

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The Quintessentials include Brody Hyre, Mitchell Rawlins, Kyle Wuebker, Isaac Buscher, and Quincy Baltes.

wonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert on Feb. 18 for Ohio Has Talent. You can order tickets at www.npacvw.org. They will be available this summer for performances as they prepare for this exciting endeavor. For inquiries call Isaac Buscher at c) (937) 467-8350 or h) (419) 336-5471. Shirt order forms and

payments are due Feb. 3. Order pick up will be Feb. 13 in the cafetorium at Versailles high school from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m. For other pick up options or questions, contact Michele Hyre at (937) 5264710. Monetary gifts are not tax deductible. The Quintessentials thank you in advance for your support and prayers.

St. Mary’s School preschoolers study the sign that prohibited blue-eyed children from drinking from the water fountain.

Discrimination lesson comes at water cooler GREENVILLE – To celebrate Martin Luther King Day in the classroom recently, Mrs. Dianne Blocher, a preschool teacher at St. Mary’s School, came up with an innovative way to teach her four- and ďŹ veyear-old students about discrimination. Because Dr. King was a pioneer in the struggle against discrimination, Mrs. Blocher made a sign that read: “No blue-eyed people can drink from this water fountain,â€? taped it to the water cooler just outside their classroom, and waited for the reaction from her students. In her words, “When it ďŹ nally sank in, they were upset because it ‘wasn’t fair.’ Then they got angry and wanted to know who would put up a sign like that.â€? When some of her kids actually wanted to tear down the sign, Mrs. Blocher said no, because “Dr. King always said it was wrong to destroy another person’s property no matter how outrageous it was.â€? Then she told the class

that “it’s OK – there’s another water cooler downstairs that they could use.� One student eloquently exclaimed, “It’s not right to have to walk all the way downstairs if you’re really thirsty, just because you can’t change the color of your eyes!� Then the students stated that if their blue-eyed classmates weren’t allowed to drink from the cooler, then they wouldn’t either, and wanted to walk downstairs for their drink. After Mrs. Blocher told her class that she had put up the sign to teach them about how words and actions can hurt people, that we shouldn’t judge people because of their appearance, a lively class discussion followed. Mrs. Blocher, in her 11th year of teaching preschool at St. Mary’s School, gave her students a valuable lesson last week about the social dilemma of racial discrimination, and she did it without candlelight vigils, rallies, or marches – she just used good ‘ole common sense and a water cooler.

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GREENVILLE – BauerFinancial, the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm congratulates Greenville Federal for ringing-in 2017 with its highest 5-Star Superior rating. Greenville Federal is not a newcomer to Bauer’s 5-Star Rating. In fact, Greenville Federal has earned this top honor for 23 consecutive quarters. Karen L. Dorway, president of BauerFinancial, commends Greenville Federal for maintaining a strong capital position while fulďŹ lling its commitment to solving the ďŹ nancial needs of the communities it serves. “Commu-

nity banks aren’t pushing products or services on you that you don’t need or want,â€? says Dorway. “They are there to provide a service and ďŹ ll a need, which Greenville Federal has been able to do seamlessly all while maintaining its pristine health.â€? Greenville Federal was established in 1883 and has been providing quality services to its neighbors and friends ever since. Today, after 134 years, it operates through three conveniently located ofďŹ ces in Greenville and Troy and can also be found on the web at greenvillefederal. com.


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SARA Title III chemical reporting deadline GREENVILLE – The Darke County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) in conjunction with the Darke County EMA reminds Darke County companies/facilities the SARA Title III (Emergency Planning Community Right to Know Act) chemical inventory reporting deadline is fast approaching. The an-

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Enroll your child in Art-Rageous class GREENVILLE – The ArtRageous Experience – Children’s Art Program is continuing the winter session of art classes for children. In these classes children get to experience many different kinds of art each Saturday morning with a professional artist teaching the class. The parent also attends during the hour for support and encouragement while the children are working. Children work on different projects each week where they learn about different art mediums, artists, art techniques and periodically ďŹ eld trips for plein air (outside) drawing. These classes are fun, age appropriate, and keep

children’s mind and hands busy. The classes are sponsored by Council on Rural Services and taught by an experienced teacher/artist at a local downtown Greenville setting. 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 BrayďŹ eld or email at dbrayďŹ eld@corsp.org.

GREENVILLE – On Feb. 23, 6 p.m., Darke County Parks will be hosting a worm composting class at the Nature Center. Participants are invited to learn how indoor vermicomposting helps people and the environment. Explore the truths and myths associated with compost while the naturalist staff leads you through all aspects of worm bin care. Discover how choosing the correct worms, maintaining good ratios, and monitoring moisture can give you what gardeners refer to as “black gold.� Participants will receive small starter bins, worms, and materials to take home and get started. The registration deadline for this workshop is Feb. 3, and a $15 fee will cover all materials. For questions about this or any other park district programs or to register for the class, call 548-0165.

nual reports are due to the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) c/o Ohio EPA, the Darke County LEPC and your jurisdictional ďŹ re department by March 1. A ďŹ ling fee is associated with the annual chemical inventory reporting and is to be submitted to the SERC only. Approximately 80 percent of the total fees generated under this program are redistributed back to the local LEPC for administrative costs and training of ďŹ rst responders. These reports are required by Ohio Revised Code 3750 and ďŹ nancial penalties can be imposed, up to $10,000 per day, if you are required to ďŹ le and do not. Who should ďŹ le? The

owner or operator of a company/ facility must submit a report when all the following conditions are met: * Facility is subject to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; and * Facility uses, produces, and/or stores a Hazardous Chemical and/or has an “Extremely Hazardous Substances� above the listed Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ ); and * The quantity of one of the Hazardous Chemicals and/or an “Extremely Hazardous Substance is in excess of the “Threshold Quantity� (TQ). For Hazardous Chemicals, the TQ is 10,000 pounds or more for any given day (Examples include, but are not limited

to, gasoline, diesel fuel, Kerosene, Propane, Toluene, etc.); For Extremely Hazardous Substances the TPQ is chemical speciďŹ c for 359 listed chemicals and varies from 1 to 500 pounds. Examples include, but are not limited to, chlorine, ammonia, hydrouoric acid, nitric acid, and sulfuric acid. It is the responsibility of each business to know if they meet the above criteria for reporting. Please remember this information is vital in the emergency planning and response for Darke County and all of its residents. More information is available by contacting Darke County LEPC at (937) 548-1444.

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MEMORIES OF THE PAST KAY BROWN’S postcard collection of local towns and subjects was one of the best around Darke County. She was keenly interested in history and in Darke County; this search was a life-long passion. She helped her husband, Pete Brown, run the Central Drug Store from

1946-1967. They helped the Garst Museum ever since then. Pete died in 1995 and was 25 years the President of the Museum. She retired from the museum board four years ago and passed away in 2014 at age 98. She never wanted to live anywhere other than in Greenville. She most enjoyed the GPAT Channel 5 TV broadcasts with former council-person Kathleen Floyd, where they

discussed these same postcards covering 100 years of Greenville/local history. DICK BROWN, son, is also a life-long resident of Greenville and now keeps their postcard collection. Dick graduated from GHS in 1964, Miami University in 1968, taught school for a year, owned McVay’s Sporting Goods for 16 years and was a real estate appraiser for

11 years. He has been vice president of the Darke County Historical Society for the past 20 years. Dick is still involved with the GHS yearbook and has been president of the GHS Alumni Association for the past eight years.

This is picture is undated, but it’s interesting to note some of the businesses that were located in Versailles’ Fountain Square. A business that sold Victrolas was located next to the Notary & Justice.

This was the beginning of the Brethren Retirement Community. This pictured was taken in 1910, a few short years after its establishment. The twin buildings were razed a few years ago.

Savona has never been a bustling community or village, but it remains a part of the Darke County landscape. This picture, taken in 1910, shows the community looking west.

This is where children in Rossburg attended school in 1915. Today, the village’s youngsters attend Ansonia Schools.

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Local women march; vow to continue ‘movement’ SUSAN HARTLEY

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George Mittermann flies his aerial drone over each of Greenville schools to record changes and history. (Clinton Randall photo)

Greenville grad documents school district changes CLINTON RANDALL

STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Since construction began on the new Greenville K-8 school facility George Mittermann has been uniquely documenting the progress. Mittermann, a 1990 Greenville High School graduate, first took his drone high about the new school site in June 2015. Since then, he has visited the site every month to record aerial photographs of the construction. He even photographed the high school site in March 2016. After purchasing the drone in October 2014 from his boss Bryan Geis, owner of Geis Audio/Video in Greenville, Mittermann has used the device to capture many landmarks and sites, both in and out of Darke County. He said he may never have purchased

a drone if it wasn’t for Geis who helped launch his passion for aerial photography and video recordings. Recently, Mittermann took his newest drone, the Phantom 3 Professional, high above each of Greenville’s Woodland, East, South and Jr. High school that are scheduled for demolition starting in March. “I am happy to have been able to photograph the schools for the Greenville School District and the community so that all the memories can live on,” Mittermann stated. Mittermann keeps everything stored for safe keeping under his aerial drone business name Aerial Concepts. He says he plans to keep hovering above historic and unique sites…using his ‘eye in the sky’ to capture memories from an aerial perspective.

GREENVILLE – The Jan. 21 March for Women in Washington, D.C. “was a magical experience” for Jan Teaford of Greenville. Traveling with several other women with ties to Darke County, Teaford said she was glad she made the trip to what many are calling a movement to emphasize human rights. Those who attended from Darke County traveled with others from Ohio, leaving from Lebanon. “Driving through the night on our way to Washington, D.C. for the Women’s March on Washington, it was amazing to see bus after bus on the highway and at every stop, all heading to Washington to be seen and let our voices be heard,” said Teaford, a housing manager for Chestnut Village at the Brethren’s Retirement Center said of her experience. The Lebanon group of 112 left at 10:30 p.m. Friday and arrived at a Metro station in Maryland around 10 a.m. Saturday. “When the train arrived at the stop close to the march, we were swept up in a sea of energized women ready to make history. We had no idea how large the crowd would be but we knew they had a permit for 200,000 and expected more,” Teaford said of the experience. “We were just overwhelmed. Everyone was respecting each other’s reason for being there.” Reasons were many – and many were personal. They included promoting civil rights, workers’ rights, reproductive/ health rights, disability rights, immigrant rights, LGBTQIA rights, environmental justice and an end to violence. Marchers hoisted signs proclaiming their cause. “People were very interested to read our signs,” said Teaford, who prepared two posters, one

Local women who traveled to participate in the Women’s March on D.C. included, from left to right, Andrea Jordan, Jan Teaford, Susan Spille, Libby Witten.

with “Healthcare is Human care” and a quote by Dr. Martin Luther King as well as a sign saying “We protect the most vulnerable…speak up for women, children, immigrants.” Also attending from Greenville was Andrea Jordan. Executive Director of the Darke County Center for the Arts, which she says, would be “directly and substantially impacted” by President Donald Trump’s proposed funding cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts. “The reasons I participated are many,” Jordan said of the march, “from women’s rights to health care to LBGTQ to the environment. I don’t want to see the progress our country has made forward on these issues to move backward. It is also very important to me, professionally, that funding not be cut to organizations like the National Foundation for the Arts.” Jordan said she was honored to take part in the Women’s March on D.C., but cannot believe “this is the point we are at. This election has been an eye opener, to say the least, and I know have a renewed commitment to do my part and speak up, and I encourage others to do the same.” Former Greenville resi-

dent Elizabeth Spille-Witten, who now lives in Cincinnati also attended the March with Teaford and Jordan. “I have lost friends over this,” Spille-Witten said. “Some cannot imagine why we march, ‘what is the point?’” Some thought we marched in anger. That is far from the truth. We, women and men, marched in solidarity, with and for those who are in danger of being hurt by policies of an incoming administration that would willfully cut programs that vitally impact millions of lives. Just days into this administration, we have already seen that healthcare, the environment and freedom of speech are under attack.” Organizers of the women’s march, Teaford said, were “very clear this was not an anti-Trump event,” which is one reason they asked participants to prepare signs indicating their reason for marching. The event drew several celebrities, some drawing negative attention to the event. Teaford said she did not personally hear, for example, pop singer Madonna’s speech declaring she had given thought to “blowing up the White House,” due to microphones being cut off. Teaford said those with whom she attended – and

others who she met while in D.C. – want to keep the momentum of the march going by organizing and serving locally. An official 10 Actions/100 Days campaign has been launched, giving suggestions on how people can react within their local communities. For example, Teaford explained, call senators and other elected officials to voice opinions and get involved. “The people that organized were very driven, sharing that the time to make a change is when a bill’s in play. Call your senators. It’s easier to get their attention before they’ve voted” on a specific bill. “Run for office, get involved and take action rather than just complain about it,” she said. More about the 10 Actions/100 Days campaign may be found at www.womensmarch.com As of Thursday, Jan. 26, the D.C. event drew an estimated million participants to the nation’s capital, according to womensmarch. com. The website also reported there were 673 marches worldwide held Jan. 21, with an estimated five million marchers worldwide. “It far exceeded my expectations,” Teaford said. “You know you’re making history.”

Kids benefit from local Boys & Girls Club Sgt. Mitch Raffel sworn in by Greenville Mayor Steve Willman, with Raffel’s daughter Julia holds the Bible. (Clinton Randall photo)

Raffel promoted as new Greenville Police Sergeant CLINTON RANDALL

STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Officer Mitch Raffel was promoted as Greenville Police Department’s newest Sergeant Monday morning. The eight-year veteran of the department was officially sworn in by Greenville Mayor Steve Willman in City Council Chambers with family, friends and fellow officers on-hand. “It is a privilege to have served for the last eight years and I look forward to continuing to do so,” Sgt. Raffel said. “It is an honor to serve the community I was born and raised in.”

Sgt. Raffel is one of four sergeants and is the first promotion to the rank since 2008 for the Greenville Police Department. With the promotion, he replaces former sergeant Scott Drew who retired last Friday (Jan. 20) after more than 33 years with the department. “He is an outstanding officer and we are fortunate to have him on the department,” Lt. Steve Strick said about Raffel. Sgt. Raffel is a 1999 graduate of Greenville High School. He and his wife Alissa have been married for 13 years and have two children, 11-year-old Julia and year-old Benjamin.

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GREENVILLE – The Greenville Boys & Girls Club continues to improve for the benefit of local kids. Over the last year, the club has been enhanced from a new kitchen area, to more tools in the wood shop and most recently a bigger and better weight room. Though the club has had a weight and fitness area for some time, volunteer Charles Jones and others have worked to expand and improve it. From stencils on the walls, new paint and even a large mirror, club members were excited to get to working out. “The main reason for the weight room is to help with physical fitness for the kids and maybe even help get them involved

with school sports when they are ready,” said club director Tom Jenkins. Jenkins says he and Jones will work closely with the kids to help use the weight room correctly to not only prevent injuries, but help boost selfconfidence and healthy living. The club offers its young members many other things, like games, activities, holiday events, annual garage sale and special trips. In addition to their annual trip to a Dayton Dragons game, Jenkins said the club is planning a trip to the zoo this year. “We want to thank everyone that helped give to and purchase from our annual garage sale,” concluded Jenkins. The Boys & Girls Club relies on funding and donations from private par-

Boys & Girls Club members with director Tom Jenkins (left) and volunteer Charles Jones (right) in the newly expanded/renovated weight room. (Clinton Randall photo)

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GREENVILLE – Darke County Center for the Arts wishes you the luck of the Irish this spring with the return of the exciting fundraising raffle “Off to the Isle.” One lucky winner will receive a trip for two to Ireland through AAA and Brendan Vacations. DCCA will be selling a limited number of chances for this exclusive raffle. Raffle tickets are $100 each. Tickets sales begin Jan. 17 and the winner will be drawn at DCCA’s annual Irish themed fundraising event the Irish Wave on March 17 at Montage Cafe. “In looking for new ways for the community to support DCCA and the arts we decided to expand on one of our favorite evenings, Irish Wave celebrates all things Irish, and through our “Off to the Isle” raffle we will be giving one lucky winner the ultimate Irish experience,” stated Andrea Jordan, DCCA

executive director. “We are encouraging those who want to be a part of the raffle to get their tickets right away, because there will only be 75 tickets sold.” The winner will receive a $5,000 voucher to customize their Irish experience through Brendan Vacations. Brendan Vacations specializes in travel to Ireland and Scotland and has been providing authentic vacation experiences for the past 47 years. “Off to the Isle” raffle tickets are currently available through the DCCA office. Darke County Center for the Arts presents and promotes performing and fine arts encouraging cultural enrichment. All proceeds from the “Off to the Isle” raffle will go to DCCA programming and the arts in Darke County. For more information and to purchase tickets contact DCCA at (937) 547-0908.

Versailles Area Museum’s new season VERSAILLES – On Feb. 5, everyone is invited to the Versailles Area Museum as they will reopen for the 2017 season. Their regulars will be surprised by all the major changes to the museum in the last month. Their busy volunteers have been cleaning, changing and redoing many of the displays and new items are now being featured. Major changes have occurred to The Street Where you Lived display and the Buckeye Overhaul display. A redesigned room better shows the devastating 1901 fire and its aftermath. A new area has been added to celebrate the arts/music in the villages. Other rooms have been better designed and more changes will occur as they move toward summer. Art

Gaier’s wonderful early bicycle display has been held over for those who have not yet had the chance to enjoy peddling around the northeastern part of the county. Also, wonderful telephone memories and cameras galore remain for you to enjoy. The museum’s 2017 Speaker Series begins on Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. when they learn about power in the village and all the “shocking” facts of Versailles’ electric plant. This will be hosted by Aaron Magoto, who works for the Versailles Electric Department and is a member of the museum’s board of directors. The popular “Last Mondays” will return on Feb. 27 with “A Hot Time, in the Old Town, Tonight” The true story of the great 1901 fire in Versailles.

Arcanum Jr. Baseball and Softball signups ARCANUM – Registration for the 2017 Arcanum community summer baseball and softball season is coming up. Mark your calendars for in-person signups on Feb. 4 and 11 from 9 a.m. to noon, or Feb. 13 from 6-8 p.m. All signups are in the Arcanum Middle School ELA. Minimum age for participating in league is age five by June 1. You must be a resident of Arcanum or attend school at Arcanum Butler Schools to participate in the AJB summer league. The 2017 registration fees are $70 per player or a family maximum (siblings living in the same household) of $110 per family. Registration costs include a team shirt and hat. The 2017 summer season is approximately May through June with prac-

tices beginning in April. AJB is now offering online signups. Registrations can be completed online from Feb. 4-13 for an additional service fee of $2 per participant. To register online, visit www.arcanumjuniorbaseball.org. Please note that only Visa or MasterCard will be accepted. AJB offers late registrations through Feb. 17 with an additional $20 per registration and no family discount. Late registrations after Feb. 17 will only be accepted if you are new to the area with AJB board approval. If you have any questions, call AJB Commissioner Matt Trittschuh at (937) 903-2157 or AJB Boys President Shane Rhodehamel at (937) 4599873.

DCP Pollinator Clinic scheduled GREENVILLE – Darke County Parks invites everyone to attend the Pollinator Clinic on Feb. 4, 1 p.m., at the Nature Center. Anyone who visited Shawnee Prairie last summer or fall surely noticed the beautiful wildflowers lining the park entrance and adjacent field. Contrary to popular belief, the blooms were not installed for human enjoyment although that was a wonderful side effect. The flowers were planted for the pollinators: creatures like butterflies (especially Monarchs), butterflies, moths, birds, beetles, and other insects. The Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative, a partnership with ODOT and many other agencies, strives to create and improve pollinator habitat in Ohio. For this informative

workshop, Darke County Parks welcomes John Kaiser of the Ohio Division of Wildlife and Donald Knight Jr. of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to share their expertise. Come find out what you can do to join the movement and mow less: how to create a pollinator oasis in your yard, obtain seeds, learn about habitat conservation, find funding, and discover local and regional initiatives. The park staff requests that attendees register for this free program by Feb. 2 by calling the Nature Center or emailing the program coordinator Mandy Martin at mmartin@darkecountyparks.org. For questions about this or any other park district programs, please call the Darke County Parks’ Nature Center at 548-0165.


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FOR RENT Greenville, 2 BR Apt. Water, sewer, trash removal included. All electric. No pets. Deposit required. 5485264

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3 BR upstairs apt, Arcanum. Appliances provided. Tenant pays gas & elec. No Smoking. No Pets. No Metro. 1st month’s rent + equal deposit, $475. 692-5059 Greenville,3 BR, 1-1/2 bath, W/D Hookup. $600 deposit/rent. 937423-8320 2 BR apt, Grnvl. Garage. A/c. Lawn care. No Pets. No Smoking. $500. 937-423-2337 1 BR apt, Union City, IN. Furnished. Utilities paid. $400 deposit, $146/weekly. No Pets - No Exceptions. 937968-6804 REAL ESTATE LENDER ORDERED SALE! Catskill Mtn Farm Land! 39 acres$84,900 (cash price) Incredible valley views, fields, woods, spring, stonewalls! Twn rd, utilities! Terms are avail! 888-7386994 NewYorkLandandLakes.com AUTOMOTIVE 2002 S10 pickup, 6 cyl, ext cab, $2850. 937548-7832

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Melvin L. Nicholas and Gerald K. Engel, will take sealed bid on the real estate located at 8347 Neff Road, Arcanum, Ohio identified as follows: 24 acres more or less of agricultural ground along with a two-story frame home consisting of 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, outbuilding/barn, Township of Franklin, Darke County, Ohio, Parcel ID No. E83-0-309-13-00-00-109-00. The subject property is being sold “as is”. The sealed bids will be accepted at the Law Office of Garbig & Schmidt, LLC, 2840 Alt. St. Rt. 49 N., Suite A, Arcanum, Ohio, until Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. Ohio time. Bidder must clearly set forth his/her bid in a total dollar amount. The sealed bids will be opened at the office of Garbig & Schmidt, LLC on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. Ohio time. All interested bidders who have submitted sealed bids may be present at the opening of the bids and may raise their bids. Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. The successful bidder shall enter into a contract for the purchase of said real estate. The successful bidder shall pay $20,000.00 earnest money deposit on date of sale. The balance of said purchase price shall be due and payable upon delivery of an Ohio Warranty Deed no later than March 31, 2017. At the closing, all real estate taxes and assessments, if any, for the year in which the closing takes place shall be prorated to the closing date using the short form tax proration method based upon the most recent real estate tax bill for the Property. Such proration shall be final, and after such proration is made the successful bidder shall be responsible for paying all installments of such taxes and assessments becoming due and payable thereafter, including CAUV recoupment costs, if any. Possession shall be given at closing. Any statements made on day of sale shall take precedence over any statements made in this advertisement. A bid packet including a map of real property and bid form will be available at the office of Garbig & Schmidt, LLC, Attorneys at Law at 2840 Alt. St. Rt. 49N, Suite A, Arcanum, Ohio 45304 or call (937) 692-5278.

212 Glenwood Dr., Greenville OH ________________________________________ 195 Johnsville Brookville Rd. Brookville OH – Call for more information on this 3 bedroom home, nicely landscaped , little over an acre, many updates, full basement, large garage for $189,900.

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3560 Arcanum-Bears Mill Rd, Arcanum MLS 725480 _________________________________ OWNER SAYS, “SELL!” 2-ST aluminum sided home offering 3 BR. Great KIT! LRM & DRM. 2-car detached garage. 60x120 lot in Arcanum. MLS 621307 #4491 HANDYMAN’S DELIGHT! 1½-ST frame home in Palestine. 5 BR! 2 BA. LRM & DRM. Affordably priced! MLS 725862 #4530 A RARE FIND! This Wayne Lakes property consists of 7 lots w/3 docks. 2 BR home – owners’ BR has view of 3 lakes! Exterior is California deadfall redwood; interior has tongue & groove cedar walls. MLS 557621 #4357

“OPEN TODAY! 1-2:30” 7304 MCMECHAM ROAD- This updated and well maintained brick ranch features open floor plan; hickory cabinets in kitchen; newer flooring and carpet; new Waterless Geothermal System; 24x40 barn built in 2007 has electric and concrete floor. Beautifully remodeled bath has whirlpool tub. New tank and septic system new in October 2016. $139,000. IN PALESTINE plenty of storage in this 3 bedroom home at 120 Lynn Street! Freestanding wood stove with custom stone chimney; 2+ car detached garage! $74,000. IN SOUTH END OF GREENVILLE this 2 bedroom home at 941 Harrison has newer vinyl windows; newer roof; floor coverings and wiring! Mid 60’s. 4+ ACRES M/L with this 3 bedroom home just west of Greenville at 3374 St. Rt. 571! Home features a galley kitchen; fireplace in living room; pull-into garage in basement! $149,000. APPROVED BUILDING LOT at corner of Bur Oak And Aspen! Improved with drilled well; grass; trees and sidewalks! $30,000. IN NEW MADISON at 108 Summit is a brick and stone ranch home ready for a new family! 2 bedrooms; 2 baths; newer vinyl flooring; newer roof. Upper 70’s. CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN this 2-story home at 407 W. Fourth Street has over 2700 sq. ft. of living area! Maintenance free exterior; 2 car detached garage. Upper 70’s. IN UNION CITY this DUO at 543 and 545 N. Walnut can be purchased separately or together! 3 bedroom ranch home for $41,000 and one for $38,000 or both for $77,500! Excellent return on your investment! BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF CITY PARK from this 3 bedroom ranch home at 205 Memorial Drive! Lots of updates! Heated floors (aah!); cedar closets; walk-around hallway; 1½ car attached garage. $109,000. JUST EAST OF GREENVILLE this 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch has newer vinyl windows; Fireplace in family room with builtin cabinets; island in kitchen; skylights in Florida Room; 32x24 barn! $139,000. Drive by 6163 Requarth Road and call for your personal showing!

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VERSAILLES – Congratulations to the Versailles FFA who competed in the Darke County FFA Parliamentary Procedure Contest on Nov. 21. As part of the Parliamentary Procedure contest, each team, consisting of eight members, was responsible for completing a 15-minute demonstration of parliamentary procedure that included using six different abilities, motion and debate each motions. Each student also took a test that assessed their knowledge of rules of order related to parliamentary procedure. The varsity team consisted of Chair Taylor Tyo, Secretary Tessa Tyo and members-Dallas Hess, Chelesa McGlinch, Hallie Mills and Sarah Gigandet. The team placed second in the county out of nine teams, received a gold rating and advanced to the district contest. Versailles FFA also had two teams competing in the novice division. Both teams were made up of eighth grade students. The Versailles FFA eighth

Dean’s List

DELAWARE – Megan Kuether, of Yorkshire, has been named to the 2016 fall semester Dean’s List at Ohio Wesleyan University. To earn 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.

Dean’s List

DAYTON – The following University of Dayton undergraduates have been named dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester – Alexandria Hackworth of Arcanum, Erin Albright of Greenville, Chase Jenkinson of Greenville, Andrew Kramer of Versailles, Alia Whitney of Greenville, and Jordan Dubbs of New Madison.

Versailles FFA Varsity Parliamentary Procedure Team that competed at the county included Chelsea McGlinch, Sarah Gigandet, Dallas Hess, Taylor Tyo, Hallie Mills and Tessa Tyo.

grade team that placed second in the county and advanced to compete in the district contest included President Kobe Epperly, Vice-President Noah Barga, Secretary Emma George, Treasurer Jason Mescher, Reporter Haley Mangen, Sentinel Cody Williams, Student Advisor Renea Schmitmeyer and Member Bre-

anna Nieport. The team consisting of President Luke Billenstein, Vice-President Maddy Henry, Secretary Alex Kaiser, Treasurer Greg Bohman, Reporter Tori Wuebker, Sentinel Elliott George, Student Advisor Xavier Grillot and Member Darian Feltz placed fourth at contest and received a gold rating.

OPEN TODAY 1:00-2:30 P.M. 50 N. State St., Phillipsburg Large ranch home with 2,208 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths on large lot. 2 car attached garage, covered patio, large yard partially fenced.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, FEB. 5TH 1:00-2:30 P.M. 108 Woodside Dr., Pitsburg If you are looking for a house on a quiet street with lots of trees, this one is for you. The lot is just shy of ½ acre, set at the end of the street. You get the feel of country living but the convenience of town. House needs some updating. Close proximity to city park.

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AUGUST 14TH OPEN HOUSE 1-2:30PM SUNDAY JANUARY 29TH 1 TO 2:30 531 E 5TH GREENVILLE, OH Seller is motivated to sell this home! Come see this home with 3 bedrooms, living room, family room, bonus room and more! Would make a great starter home! 12022 GREENVILLE ST MARYS RD, VERSAILLES Adorable 2 Bedroom home with Beautiful fireplace. 3 Season Rm for your enjoyment. Versailles School District (127 North to Greenville ST Marys. Watch for signs)

NEW TO THE MARKET 4171 PALESTINE HOLLANSBURG RD. NEW MADISON 3 bedroom brick ranch on ¾ acre with 3 outbuildings. Fenced in back yard and 3 season room. 1303 Chippewa Dr. Greenville

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Woodland Heights School 7550 St. Rt. 118 – Greenville, OH 45331 15 Used Portable Modular Classroom Units Live onsite auction and live internet bidding available via www.Proxibid.com 15 used mobile modular classroom/building units will be offered separately and in combination. Units range in years of 1997, 1999, and 2000; Sizes are 68’ x 24’ and 68’ x 28’; All equipped with electric panels w/ 200 amp service 120/140 voltage and wall mount HVAC units; Aluminum and T1-11 siding, carpet throughout; Most manufactured by Whitley MFG and Manufactured Structures Corp. Wood decking and walkways will also be sold. TERMS: There will be a 10% buyer’s premium in effect on all purchases for this auction. Additional terms apply to online bidders. Accepted payment is Cash, check w/ ID, and credit cards. There will be an additional 3% clerking fee for credit cards. Units can be inspected anytime by appointment. Please visit our website WWW.MIDWEST-AUCTIONEERS.COM for complete information including detailed terms, shipping and pick up information.

GREENVILLE CITY SCHOOLS

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GREAT RECREATION GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS are now available for you. Property offers 3 buildings, 2 shelter houses, playground, horseshoe pits, shooting range, woods and open space. Garage building is 28’x40’ with cement floors and electric. Approximately 7 acres of woods on the back end of this property. (721219) VACANT CORNER LOT available with city utility hook- ups available in Union City. (701170) EXCELLENT LOCATION FRONTING on State Route 571E and Martindale Rd. City water and sewer available along Martindale Rd. Great visibility. Includes 1.050 acres in road right-of-way. (719118) GREAT LOCATION FOR YOUR BUSINESS. Possible repurpose ideas; flower shop, antique store, retail space, small engine repair, office space, car sales, detail shop, sign shop. Located on a busy 4 way intersection on Greenville’s south side. Last traffic count by ODOT had 5240 vehicles on St Rt 49 at Pine. The lease rate is $1100/mo. (724120) RUNNING OUT OF STORAGE AND GARAGE SPACE? Fantastic block shop building (24x60) has an office & ½ bath. Building features city water, gas heaters,. Secondary building, old school house, makes a great office or storage building. This building offer a 21x19 heated office space plus 17x19 garage space with storage loft. (719594) LOOKING TO INVEST? Check out this duplex, close to the hospital, restaurants and other businesses. (724453) FORMER MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING offers up to 5 suites. Suites 1&2 offer waiting room, reception, 4 exam rooms, office, kitchenette and 2- Restrooms. Suite 3&4 offer private waiting room, reception, 4 exam rooms, office, lab space and 2- restrooms. Suite 5 offers 2 offices, lounge, kitchenette and restroom. Will consider leasing individual suites or sale of the entire facility. Located close to the Wayne Health Care. (712799) 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. (704075) HISTORIC BRICK TURN OF THE CENTURY PROPERTY! The upstairs living area could be a rental that will pay your bills or a place to relax after a hard day’s work downstairs. Over 2,400 sq. ft in this 2-story building with 2 bedroom, 1 bath living area on the second floor. (701610) Arcanum 2,033 square feet commercial space available for lease. This space includes kitchen, walk in freezer, office, and retail space. Previously known as South Town Carry Out (703882) PRIME COMMERCIAL LAND on Greenville’s North side. Located just north of WalMart, Lowes & Kroger this area has a traffic count of 4900 per day (2010 study). This 5 acre tract is fairly level and has city water, sewer and storm available at the street. (716698) COMMERCIAL BUILDING SITE located in Industrial Park in Union City. Offers 15 acres, willing to sub-divide. (701614) VACANT COMMERCIAL LOT on 1 acre with all gravel surface. Priced to sell! (725112)

OPEN HOUSE

Sun. Jan. 29th - 1:00 to 2:30

Teams compete in Darke County parli pro contest

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Darke County Humane Reid’s rate increase held to 5.6 percent HMOND, Kinyon said sever- care. Medicaid, for in charges for care in Price Index (CPI). Society has successful 2016 Ind.R I–CDespite con- al unknowns remain example, pays about 2016. These dollars The amounts for re-

Dean’s List LA CROSSE, Wis. – Jessica Rose Ahrens of Versailles, has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the fall semester

of the 2016-17 academic year, ending December 2016. Ahrens is studying Exercise and Sport Science: Exercise Science - Preprofessional Track.

LARGE AUCTION

11527 Reed Rd Vers 45380

SAT FEB 4TH 8: 45 AM Beautician Chairs/H.Dryer Commercial Kitchen Equip Antiques-Pottery-Lg Lot Of Kitchen & H-Hold Appls Furniture-Primitives Glassware- Pr of wood India Guard Statues-Slot Machine HUGE Lot of Tools/Garage Items(200+ box lots) info-Pictures-Terms@ www.auctionzip.com #3859

Owners: Multi Group Larry Martino Auctioneer larry@larrymartino.com text 937-564-3325

VERY NICE CONSIGNMENT AUCTION FRIDAY, FEB. 3 5:30 P.M.

Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Glassware, Pottery, Signs.

VINTAGE BURNESE PUPPET. RANDOLPH COUNTY MONOPOLY GAME. VIZIO 46” TV. Much More

Visit AuctionZip ID 30475 for addl. listings & pictures.

INDOOR FACILITY

333 W. Deerfield Rd., Union City, IN

RON MOORE

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Licensed in Indiana Ph: 937-459-9006 Lic. #AU10300019 Union City, IN Terms: Cash or Check

the society: * Adopted out 177 animals, including 1 rabbit, 63 dogs and 113 cats. * Picked up 276 injured strays and provided them with vet care. Spay/Neuter Clinic altered a total of 302 cats - 146 males and 156 females * Village of Versailles TNR Partnership altered 10 feral cats - 7 females and 3 males. * A grant we received allowing the humane society to alter 560 cats in the southeast portion of Greenville, including 257 males and 303 females were fixed and returned to their feral colonies. The low cost cat spay/neuter clinic dates for 2017 will be Feb. 10, March 10, April 7, May 19, June 16, July 7, Sept. 8, Oct 13, Nov. 10, and Dec. 8. Prepay and register at the Darke County Humane Society. The cost is $35 for males and $65 for females. The society’s Annual Charity Auction & Benefit Dinner will be held April 22, at PAWS Bingo Hall. Dinner, drinks and bidding on several items including autographed items and vacation packages. The Spring Shot Clinic Is Saturday May 13, also at PAWS Bingo Hall . Ongoing Fundraisers that help the humane society include Regular Bingo played every Wednesday and Thursday night; BLACKLIGHT Bingo on the final Friday of each month.

Dean’s List

COLUMBUS – Ohio Dominican University is pleased to announce Jeffrey Paul, of Greenville, and Samuel Subler, of Versailles, have been named to the Fall Semester 2016 Dean’s List.

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AUCTION SATURDAY FEB 4TH, 2017 9:30AM 6468 Requarth Rd Greenville, Ohio

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

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

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tinuing and complex challenges with reimbursement and numerous other pressures on health systems nationally, Reid Health’s annual rate increase in 2017 will be held to 5.6 percent. “The pressures on all health care systems and organizations in the nation continue to be extreme,” said Reid Health President/ CEO Craig Kinyon. “Organizations that are not being proactive in the face of these challenges and reinventing themselves - and at the same time continuing to improve quality and delivery, may not remain successful.” Reid’s Governing Board this week approved the 5.6 percent annual rate increase, he said, which is equal to the Hospital & Related Services component of the national Consumer Price Index (CPI). Kinyon said financial challenges for health care continue, noting that the Reid Health system team continues to be proactive in promoting community wellness, reduce costs through care coordination, expand chronic disease patient management programs and ensure the health system attracts and retains quality providers to care for the population.

for health care, noting that nationally many rural hospitals have been unable to survive the financial environment of the last few years. “Our team members, our administration and our board have taken these challenges seriously and taken steps to keep our health system competitive and viable.” Kinyon again noted Reid Health’s continued emphasis on wellness and prevention, annual check-ups and ageappropriate health screenings. He said the shift in how health systems are paid from “fee for service” to “fee for value,” ties reimbursement to providers to patient quality indicators, reduction of readmission rates, and patient experience scores. Challenges remain, he said. The continued increase in bad debt, charity care and Medicaid payment shortfalls at Reid from about $60 million in 2008 to more than $158 million in 2016 (excluding Medicare shortfalls) are among them. Kinyon also noted that a large percent of Reid’s business is from Medicare and Medicaid patients, both of which pay at rates below the actual charges, but more importantly, pay below the cost of health

31% of the actual charges, resulting in write-off of $102.6 million in 2016. Medicare write-offs at Reid are projected to be $319 million in 2016. The Medicare and Medicaid shortfalls, combined with anticipated levels of charity care and bad debt, mean Reid will incur costs but not be paid for nearly $478 million

billed to Medicare, Medicaid and the under-insured that are not paid, continue to result in higher costs to commercially insured patients. Rate increase history: Reid continues to keep the annual rate increase at or below the Hospital & Related Services component of the national Consumer

cent years are listed below with the CPI included afterwards for reference: 2012 - 3.9% (4.9%) 2013 4.5% (4.7%) 2014 - 5.4% (5.4%) 2015 3.5% (3.5%) 2016 - 3.3% (3.3%) 2017 5.6% (5.6%)

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vided during the fire’s aftermath. “The supplies that you delivered to us were such a tremendous help as we cared for the burned and displaced animals. You, more than most, had a full understanding of what we faced and you sprang into action. I am forever grateful,” wrote Martha Tilchrist, president of the board for the Sevier County Humane Society. Also during 2016,

AUCTION THURS. – FEBRUARY 9TH 2017 @ 2:00 PM

Darke County Fairgrounds (Youth Building) 800 Sweitzer St. - Greenville, OH 45331 HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS – ANTIQUES COLLECTIBLES – TOOLS – LAWN & GARDEN Antiques/Collectibles: Kneehole desk w/chair; Parlor table; 31 day steeple clock; Dry sink; Fold-top writing desk; Carnival banana boat; 9 pc. Hobnail opal Vaseline water set; Inlaid parlor table; (4) Quilts; (2) Comforters; Ship picture along w/other early pictures & paintings; Sewing basket; Cane rocker; Tobacco box & pipes; Mirrored oak dresser; Cedar chest; Stem ware glasses; Plank chairs; (2) Runner sleds; Blue canning jars; Multiple lots of vintage & costume jewelry; Pitcher & bowl set; Pin jars; Carnival glass; Celery dishes; Pink depression glass; Floe Blue sugar bowl; Pressed glass; Salt dips; Ink well; Dresser scarves & lace doilies; Furniture/HH: Duncan-Pfyffe table & chairs; 6.5 ft. glass curio cabinet; Duncan-Pfyffe half-round table; Broyhill end table; Matching formal sofa & loveseat; (2) 2-cushion sofas; Queen bed w/mattress & box springs; Night stands; 4-pc. Queen bedroom suite; Drop leaf end table & side table; Mauve wingback chair; Entertainment center; Oak chest of drawers; Sofa table; Book shelf; coffee table; Foot stool; Hanging corner shelf; Brass touch lamp; Floor lamp; (2) Lead crystal table lamps; Dresser lamps; Gold ornate beveled mirror; Hall mirror; Pictures & Paintings; Silver-plate tea set; Cobalt coffe cups/saucers; Cobalt tea glasses; Decorative china; Noritake china; Wall décor; Gun rack; Fireplace utensils; Wood TV trays; Card table w/chairs; Plated flatware; Kitchen ware; Cake plate; Luggage; Paper shredder; Record Albums; Texaco fuel truck & other toys; Tools/Lawn & Garden: Hand tools; Aluminum step ladder; Porch swing; (2) Metal lawn chairs; Lawn furniture. Please visit our website WWW.MIDWEST-AUCTIONEERS.COM for complete information including detailed terms.

THE ESTATE OF DORIS V. MARSH Eric Brand, Atty. Judy Holsopple, EXR Darke Co. Probate Case # PE 20161085

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OUR 22th ANNUAL FISHING AUCTION

SAT. – FEB. 4th @ 5:00 p.m.

PRESALE OF LURES @ 4:00 P.M. PARTIAL LISTING: Over $100,000 in Retail Value!

All New -100% Guaranteed - Auctions off at Unbelievable Prices

PARTIAL LISTING: 100’s of Rods & Reels, Shakesheare, Okuma, Diawa, Pflueger, Mitchell, Quantum, Zebco, Lews, Favorite Fishing and Garcia. All types of reels: Catfish & Crappie, Spinning, Spin cast, Bait cast, Fly & Trolling. New this year: Scent Gift Packs, T-Shirts, Lighted Outdoor Scenes, Pictures, Flashlights, Lures, Terminal Tackle, Line Bobbers. Sinkers, Crappie gigs & Hooks, Knives, Beef Jerky, Oars, Waders, Iron Clad & Hot Shot Gloves, Nets, Hunting Items, Gun & Pistol Cases.

SCHLEETER’S AUCTION

3965 Celina Rd., St. Marys, Oh. 419-394-4219 3 Miles West of St. Marys on St. Rt. 703

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LARGE PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4TH, 2017 - 9:00 A.M. DOORS OPEN AT 8:00 A.M. 5862 KRUCKEBERG RD. GREENVILLE; OH 45331

DIRECTIONS: From downtown Dayton; Ohio Take I -70 West to St. Rt. 127 North to Greenville to Kruckeberg Rd. Turn right on Kruckeberg go approx. 1 mile to sale site on left. (Watch for signs) Auctioneers Note –The auction starts at 9:00 A.M. with box lots, internet bidding to follow. go to edwardsauctions.com for more information and pictures. Featuring Live Audio & Video so you can bid at home or on the go with your smart phone or tablet. Go to www.auctionzip.com; enter auctioneer ID # 3426; click on the current auction date; click on bid now button to enter auction. No buyer’s premium charged for attending the live & collectible auction. Buyer’s premium applied to online and remote bidders only. ANTIQUES – COLLECTIBLES - VINTAGE REDS MEMORABILIASPORTS MEMORABILIA - BEER CANS – STAMPS COLLECTIBLES Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig Golden Legends Cards and Cal Ripken Jr./Lou Gehrig 23 Karat Gold Card & Greg Maddux, Promint 22 Karat Gold Card; Commemorative Baseballs (2)Babe Ruth, (2)Mickey Mantle, Jackie Robinson, and Willie Mays (2)Cal Ripken Jr., (2)Nolan Ryan, Don Mattingly, and Roger Clemens; Fotoball Sports Cleveland Browns Football; 9 Baseballs and Mini Glove Indians, Pirates, Diamondbacks, Ken Griffey Jr., and Others; 17 Baseballs Hershey’s, Kahn’s, Jeff Gordon,& Others; Rawlings Signature Series “Ken Griffey Jr. “ Baseball Glove New with Tags; Rawlings Signature Series “Mark McGuire” First Baseman’s Glove Like New Condition; Cuevas Catcher’s Mitt Great Condition; Champion Brand “Dennis Rodman” Chicago Bulls Basketball Jersey Size XL 18-20 with NBA Shorts Size XL; Reebok LeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers Jersey Size XL; Rawlings Signature Series “Jose Conseco” Kids Baseball Glove Like New; Rawlings Signature Series “Randy Johnson” Baseball Glove; Rawlings Catcher’s Mitt; Several Golf Balls, Calloway & Others; Monster Boxes of Baseball , Football , and Basketball Cards; Sev. Cincinnati Reds Team Photos & Others; Misc. Baseball Memorabilia; Miscellaneous. American Pro-Tour Football Legends Men’s Gold Plated Ring Made by Lindenwold Fine Jewelers; Springfield Savage Arms Model 120A Bolt Action 22 , Shoots 22 Short, Long or Long Riffle; Cobra 40 Channel CB 2-Way Mobile Radio; Cobra Laser Detector, Cobra Radar Detector, and Sharp CB Radio;2 Realistic CB Radios; 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Stamp Yearbooks; Mystic Stamp Company Stamp Sheets and Many Other Loose Stamps; Vintage Hand Written Letters from 1950’s some to Camp Pendleton, California some Addressed to Versailles, OH; Arrow Heads, Fossils and others items; Sev. Pull Top Beer Cans; Lot of Advertising Yardsticks; World’s Fair Books 1965 & 1982; 3 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition VHS Tapes; 14.75” x 11.75 Framed Beach Boys Record Kokomo; DC Comics Superboy, Batman and Hop A Long Cassidy Book and Tablet 1 Superboy and 1 Batman Comics Signed by Artist; Post, Look, Life and American Magazines, Apollo 12, JFK & Firefighters from 40”s, 60’s and 90’S; Wooden Model Of The Mayflower Ship; Mickey Mouse Tricky Trapeze Push Button Acrobat; Vintage Hair Curlers and Clippers;3 ft. Wooden Cane carved with Acorn and Diamond Pattern; 3 Sets of Salt n Pepper Shakers Yankees, Cubs, and Squirt Bottles; Sidney, OH Wagner Bottle, The Dayton Breweries Dayton, OH, and The S.B. Co. Minster, OH; Misc. Bottles; Sev. 34” x 22” Metal Framed Glass Door Show Case with Black Insert Allstate Mfg. Co.; Sev. Vintage Tins; Glenn Miller and his Orchestra Volume 1 Ten 45 rpm record Set in original box; Lot of Children’s Books; Household- Frigidaire Upright Freezer; Antique Wood Drop Leaf Table; GPX Tape Recorder and Karaoke Machine; and More. Michigan Industrial Tools 11 Pcs Standard Wrench Set (Missing 9/16 Wrench Has 14mm);4 Wrenches 1 1/4”, 1 1/8”, 11/16”, and 23mm;750,000 Candle Power Spotlight, Sears 8-way Lantern, and Flashlight; New Old Stock Banana Seat for a Bicycle; And More.

OWNER- JOHN LAUB ESTATE

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

(937) 316-8400 (937) 459-7686

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DARKE COUNTY – The Darke County Humane Society had a successful 2016, capping off the year by assisting with animal rescue and care following the devastating fires in the Gatlinburg, Tenn. area. On Dec. 17, the Sevier County Humane Society sent Dustin Wills, Darke County Humane Society shelter director a note of thanks for support Darke County residents and businesses pro-


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Versailles FFA awards Greenhand Degrees Versailles in Food Science & Tech Contest

VERSAILLES – On Nov. 16, members of the Versailles FFA participated in the District 5 Food Science and Technology Contest at Minster High School. The contest required students to identify aromas, conduct a taste test, take a written test over food quality and safety, identify safety problems from a customer complaint letter, and identify food processing tools. Members who competed in this contest were Taylor Tyo, Sarah Gigandet, Emily Kramer, Tessa Tyo, Andrew Heckman, Abigail White, Grace McEldowney, Emily Clack, Dallas Hess, Shiloh Hess, Emma Peters, Ashley Petitjean, Isaac Gehret, Courtney Batten, Bridgette Holsapple, Caitlyn Luthman, Alexa Didier and Kayla Bohman. There were 41

Members of the Versailles FFA who competed in the District 5 Food Science and Technology team included (back row) Sarah Gigandet, Isaac Gehret, Emma Peters, Taylor Tyo, Emily Kramer, Andrew Heckman, Dallas Hess, Tessa Tyo, (front row) Emily Clack, Courtney Batten, Grace McEldowney, Bridgette Holsapple, Abigail White, Caitlyn Luthman, Ashley Petitjean, Shiloh Hess, Alexa Didier and Kayla Bohman.

teams competing in the District Five contest with 125 individuals. The Versailles FFA had five teams competing in the contest. The team consisting of Taylor Tyo, Sarah Gigandet, Dallas Hess and Tessa Tyo placed third overall. The team consisting of Andrew Heckman, Emma Peters, Emily Clack and Courtney Batten placed eighth out of 41 teams in the district. The team consisting of Emily Kramer,

Isaac Gehret, Grace McEldowney and Bridgette Holsapple placed fifth in the district. The team consisting of Caitlyn Luthman, Ashley Petitjean, Abigail White and Alexa Didier placed 12th out of 31 teams. The combined team of Shiloh Hess and Kayla Bohman placed 25th. Versailles FFA was led by Taylor Tyo who tied for eighth overall followed by Emma Peters and Grace McEldowney.

VERSAILLES – On Nov. 21, Versailles FFA held its monthly meeting; 51 first-year members received their Greenhand FFA Degree. To be eligible for the FFA Greenhand Degree members must meet the following qualifications: be in their first year of agriculture education, know the FFA creed and motto, understand the code of ethics, know how to properly wear the FFA jacket, know the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors, know about the organization’s history and have a plan for their SAE. Recipients of the Greenhand FFA Degree include Jarett Barge, Noah Barga, Sam Barga, Anna Barlage, Luke Billenstein, Gregory Bohman, Aaron Buschur, Sara Cavin, Evan Clark, Chris Darner, Nicholas Didier, Kobe Epperly, Darian Feltz, Elliot George, Hannah Gehret, Noah Gilmore, Jarrett Goubeaux, Xavier Grillot, Alex Groff,

QUALITY ESTATE AUCTION

Shown are the eighth grade Versailles FFA Greenhand Ninth grade and older members earning the Versailles FFA Greenhand Degree are shown. Degree recipients

Nathan Grogean, Austin Hecht, Caleb Heitkamp, Madison Henry, Shiloh Hess, Jaimee Hoelscher, Trevor Huber, Alexis Jay, Alex Kaiser, Trent Langenkamp, Caitlyn Luthman, Josh Luthman, Jessica Lyme, Haley Mangen, Marcus Marchal, Hayden Mead, Jason Mescher, Kenneth Mincer, Breanna Neiport, Austin Nerderman, Lucas Perassoli, Emma Peters, Jarrett Petitjean, Paige Platfoot, Preston Platfoot, Morgan Rinderle, Corey Rodrigues, Renea Schmitmeyer, Franklin Shimp, Cody Williams, and Victoria Wuebker. As part of the Greenhand degree ceremony, greenhand members Tori Wuebker, Xavier

Grillot, Noah Barga, Elliot George, and Trevor Huber presented the FFA creed and Luke Billenstein, Kobe Epperly and Haley Mangen explained

the history of the creed and introduced the speakers. Greenhand Cody Williams introduced the guest speaker for the evening, the 2016-2017 State

FFA Vice President at Large, Kameron Rinehart. At the end of the ceremony members and parents enjoyed various pumpkin desserts as well as apple cider.

UNION CITY – The Union City Lions Club held its first meeting of 2017 on Jan. 10. Twenty-eight members and two guests enjoyed the meal and the program was presented by Alex Wayne and Gary Elliott from Whitestone Computers in Union City. Wayne talked about the importance of cleaning old computers and devices before

discarding them. There can be very important personal information still saved on your old computer. She told us that deleting files does not get rid of them and someone with the know-how can retrieve old information on computers. They also talked about the importance of virus protection and answered many questions from the group. It was a very informative

program. Thanks to Lion Ed Speight for arranging the program this evening. Union City Lions Club members were honored as new members during Lions International’s 100th year. They received a special certificate from Lions International. The three newest members include Sam Davenport Shawn Robinson Rose and Joe Wyant.

UC Lions welcomes three new members

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5378 SEBRING-WARNER RD., GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331 DOORS OPEN AT 9:00AM

Directions: Approx. 30 miles NORTH of Dayton, Ohio. From the intersection of S.R. 49 and U.S. 127 Bypass, take U.S. 127 NORTH approx. ¼ mile to Sebring-Warner Rd. and turn RIGHT or EAST to auction site, just 2 buildings EAST of the “Early Bird”. (WATCH FOR AUCTION ON SALE DAY)

2014 BUICK VERANO 4 DR. SEDAN 1-Owner, only 9,083 miles, Full Power Equipment, Dk. Mocha Brown, Tan Leather, Alum. Wheels, Sold New at Hittle Buick G.M.C. (Like New). QUALITY FURNITURE & APPLIANCES 48” Oak Round Dining Table w/Leaves & (4) Arrow Back Chairs; 4 Pc. Broyhill Oak Bedroom Suite including: Full Bed, Dresser & Mirror, Chest of Drawers, Night Stand & Quality Mattress; 4 Pc. Bassett Bedroom Suite including: Full Bed, Dresser, Chest of Drawers, Night Stand & Quality Mattress; Twin Bed w/nice Mattress; 2 Pc. Oak Glass Door, Lighted, China Cabinet, 6 ½ Ft. Tall Cherry Glass Front, Lighted, 4 Door Display Cabinet; Oak Dry Sink; Sm. Mahogany Drop Front Sect. Desk; Lane Waterfall Cedar Chest; Oak 3 Sect. Glass Front Book Case; Small Oak Desk (Nice); Riverside Cherry Finish Coffee & Lamp Table; Oak Coffee Table; 6 ½ Ft. Tall Oak Book Shelf; Lancer 3-Cushion Sofa, Lt. Tan, Super Nice; Custom Crafted Curved Extra-Long 3 Cushion Sofa, Off-White; (3) Oak & Upholstered Base Rockers (all very nice); (2) Cast Iron Patio Chairs; (2) Rocker/Recliners (1) Tan & (1) Brown (Very Nice); (2) Lt. Mint Green Occasional Chairs; New Home Cabinet Sewing Machine w/Stool (Mdl. #552); Marble Top Night Stand; 3 Drawer Dresser; Oak Corner Flat Screen TV Stand; Early Philco Turn Table/ Record Cabinet (Mahogany); Wurlitzer Elec. Organ & Stool; (2) 6 Ft. Wood Dbl. Door Storage Cabinets; sev. White Kitchen Cupboards; sev. Wood & Glass Display Cabinets; sev. Wood Stands & Shelves; Oak Dbl. Drop Rolling Cabinet; numerous Table Lamps; (2) Poly Garage Storage Cabinets; Sm. Cedar Chest; Pine Dry Sink; 3 Dr. Oak Filing Cabinet; (2) 2 Dr. Oak File Cabinets; Wood Quilt Rack; Marble Top Plant Stand; Mahogany 3-Shelf Bookcase; Frigidaire Upright Freezer (White); Speed Queen H. Duty Elec. Washer & Dryer (White) (Like New); Sharp 40” Flat Screen TV; L.G. 23” Flat Screen TV. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Copper Wash Boiler; Early Metal Red “Coca-Cola” Cooler; Sanders Dairy Alum. Milk Box; Fry-Fyter Brass Fire Extinguisher; Wood Nail Keg; (2) Galv. Sprinkling Cans; 5 Gal. Pennzoil Oil Can; Hand Carved Wood Bowls; Canadian Snow Shoes; Early Wicker Baby Buggy; Long Horn Steer Horns; Bakelite Bowls; (2) Cast Iron Footed Pots; Early Brass Lamp; Sanders Dairy Milk Bottles; Petersime Incubator Co. Ink Stamp; Crock Jug; Black Powder Pistol; Elephant Book Ends; Lenox Wood Soap Advertising Box; Half & Half and other Tobacco Tins; Marvel & other Small Sadd Irons; sev. Head Vases; sev. Quilts; Early Reversed Painted Brass Table Lamp; Cast Iron Tea Kettle; Lodge Cast Iron Skillet; Wagner #9 Skillet; Wagner Corn Muffin Molds; Cast Iron Ash Tray; Cast Iron Eagle; 10 Gal. Milk Can w/Eagle; Lg. & Sm. Anvils; Schultz Motors Adv. Thermometer; Cast Iron Lamb Cake Mold; Eagle Mantle Clock; Planters Mr. Peanut Glass Display Jar; Wood Molding Plane; Gene Autry & Tex Ritter Record Albums; Daisy Red Ryder BB Rifle; Wool Blankets; Wool Men’s Jacket; Union Nomination Poster of Abraham Lincoln & Andrew Johnson; Budweiser Mirror; 2- 4 & 6 Drawer Wood NCR Cash Register Bases; Bow & Arrows; #2 Crock Water Dispenser; Early Post Cards & Photos; Hand Crank Coffee Grinder; Shirley Temple Picture & Button; Early Flatware; Early Shelby Co. Fair Adv. Items; numerous Tractor Manuals & Literature; Leather Doctors Bag; Magnalite Alum. Cooker; Galv. BlueGrass Water Cooler; Annie Lowe 1907 Bank; (3) Tonka Metal Dump Trucks; Seth Thomas Mantle Clock; Wood Ohio Match Co. Adv. Crate; Sterling S&P Shakers; Early “Elsie” The Cow; Elsie The Cow Wood War Bond & Stamp Box; Indian Motorcycle Wrench; Delco – Lube/Oil Adv. Can; sev. Duck & Animal Calls; Fishing Reel; Green Jadeite Plates; Oil Lamp Wall Bracket; Sidney, Ohio Crock; Early Steam Iron; Early Uncle Sam Ash Tray; Pr. of Hammered Front Pie Safe Doors; sev. Apothecary Glass Jars; Radio Flyer Wagon; Early “Owl” Wood Spool Cabinet (with Owl picture & Owl handles); Cigar Box; Powder Horn; Marbles; Keller Grain Rain Gauge; Guernsey Milk Paper Weight; (2) Paper Mashey Rabbits; Early Glass Airplane Candy Dispenser; Ingrahm Mantle Clock; Early Wood 3-Wheeled Wheel Chair Running Gears; Sinclair Refining Co. Funnel; Early Arvin Radio; (7) Steel Rotary Hoe Blades; National Cash Register Ticket Spike; Texas Jr. Cap Pistol & Holster; sev. McGuffy Readers; 1930’s Shell Road Map; Wood Duck Decoy; Animal Trap; (2) Lead Lattles; Cast Iron Eagle Door Knocker; Metal Mobil Oil Outboard Oil Can (full); Metal Blade Elec. Fan; Deer Horns; Wagner Waffle Iron; Early Fisher Price Pull Toy; Cast Iron National Skillet; Cast Iron Footed Kettle w/Spider; Farmer’s Almanac Thermometer; 50’s – 70’s License Plates; Early Horse Bit; Bone Handle Knife; Winchester Pocket Knife; Early Framed New York Central Lines Train Picture; Single & Double Headed Axes; Regulator Wall Clock; (2) 1948 Die Cast Coca-Cola Truck Replicas; Early Hero Fire Ext. Can; (2) Wood Rolling Pins; (2) Post Office Mailbox Banks; sev. Toy Horses; Ammo Box; Mini Singer Sewing Machine; Rubber Air Plane; Girl Scout Folding Cup; Crosley Turn Table; NASCAR Die Casts; 35mm Camera & Lens; Travel Hot/Cold Cooler; Propane Cooker w/Stand; Annie Oakley Days Glassware 1987 & 1995; Joe St. Clair Carnival Glass; Bob & Maude St. Clair Carnival Glass 1974; McCoy Basket; Pink Dep. Glassware; American Pattern Fostoria; 1904 Miami Union Paper & other Early Newspapers (Rough); 10+ Longaberger Baskets w/Plastic Liners; (3) Fur Scarves; 2 Gal. Crock; Carnival Candy Dish; Penguin Ice Bucket; 10+ Paper Weights, Maude & Bob, Joe St. Clair; several Fenton Bells; sm. Square Cast Iron Skillet. LAWN TRACTOR John Deere STX-30 Lawn Tractor. TOOLS 18” Craftsman Gas Chain Saw w/Case; Battery Charger; Lazer Level; misc. Hand Tools; 4 Prong Pitch Fork; (2) Starrett Mics; Drill Bits; Makita Saw-Zall in Case; Tom-Tom GPS; Kennedy Machinist Tool Chest; new 14” Cut-Off Saw; Snap-On Tool Chest; Milwaukee Elec. Rotary Hammer Drill; Buro Wood Saw Horses; B&D Belt Sander; Block Planes; Craftsman Elec. Drill; 6 Gal. Shop Vacuum; Toro Elec. Leaf Blower; Toro Power Snow Shovel; Ext. Cords; Water Hose & Reel; misc. Hand & Power Tools. HOUSEHOLD & MISC. Filter Queen Sweeper w/Attachments; Kenmore Upright Freezer; sev. Standing Lamps; 2 Sets of Card Tables & Chairs; Air Purifier; Dell Computer, Monitor & Printer; DVD Player – VCR w/DVD Player; Necchi Mdl. #537-L Portable Sewing Machine; Pictures & Mirrors; Early Record Box w/Albums; Shirley Temple & other Porcelain Dolls; lots of Crafts & Acc.; Christmas items; Paper Shredder; Poly Storage Bins; Sewing items; Board Games; Oil Lamp; Radios; sev. Alum. Step Ladders; 4 Wheel Walker w/Brakes & Seat; Huffy Exerciser Bicycle; 4 Ft. Alum. Folding Table; Community Silverware (in wood case); Plastic & Tupperware items; sev. Ladies Coats including: Fur, Wool & others; sev. Pairs of Ladies Shoes & Boots; Darke County Plat Books 1956, 1964, 1970, 1979 & 1994; SNB 100th Centennial 1883-1983; 1991 Annie Oakley Program, Darke Co. Farm Plat Book; Angel Figurines; Homedics Back Massager; Baking Pans; Kitchen Aid Mixer (White); Wood Drying Rack; Wicker Picnic Basket & numerous other Wicker Baskets; Crafting Buttons & Beads; Cleaning Supplies; Salt & Pepper Shakers; various Thimbles; Magna Garden Hose; Material Pieces; Table Cloths; Ultra Steam Shark Steam Cleaner; Corning Glass Baking Dishes; several Christmas Villages; Fleece Blanket; Throws; Darke County Memorial Hall Blanket; Stemware; Plastic Storage Containers; lots of Yarn; Glass Jars; Sheets; Pillows; Mattress Pads; Plastic File Sorters; Cookbooks; Plaid Comforter; misc. Kitchen Utensils; Ceramic & Glass Bells; Decorative Deep Bowls; Sm. Decorative Oil Lamp; Stainless Steel Pots & Pans; Grad. Set of S.S. Deep Bowls; Longaberger Pie Plate; Office Supplies; 2.2 Gal. Humidifier; Dish Towels & Pot Holders; Shark Navigator Deluxe Vacuum (Nice); VHS Tapes; Cassette Tapes; Elec. Staple Gun; Scrabble Board Game; Dishes; 4 Pc. Canister Set; Kitchen Aid Glass Mixing Bowl; 3 Pc. Grad. Set of Deep Bowls (Halls).

MIRIAM H. KNICK – ESTATE

Richard L. Hahn & Ronald J. Hahn – Co-Executors., Margaret Hayes, Attorney. D.C. Case #: 16.1.255 ALSO SELLING SAME DAY FOR THE VILLAGE OF NEW MADISON: 1986 Generator Set Diesel Engine 10 KW-60HZ, Mfg. by Libby Corp. Model #: MEP 003A, Serial #: RZ45318, Volts: 120V 1 Phase, 120/240V 1 Phase, 120/208V 3 Phase. Amps: 104, 52, 34.7. Camo Color, only 284 Hrs.; Honda EU 1000 Portable Generator, Ser. #: EZGA-1038483; Honda EU 1000 Portable Generator, Ser. #: EZGA-1071900.

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Darke County Sheriff’s Estate Sales The Novice Parliamentary Procedure team included (back row) Cody Williams, Renea Schmitmeyer, Haley Mangen, Breanna Nieport, Jason Mescher, (front row) Noah Barga, Kobe Epperly and Emma George.

The Varsity Parliamentary Procedure team included (back row) Chelsea McGlinch, Tessa Tyo, Dallas Hess, (front row) Hallie Mills, Taylor Tyo and Sarah Gigandet.

Two teams compete at District Parli Pro VERSAILLES – Congratulations to the Versailles FFA who competed in the District 5 FFA Parliamentary Procedure Contest on Nov. 30. As part of the Parliamentary Procedure contest, each novice team, consisting of eight members, was responsible for completing a fifteen minute demonstration of parliamentary procedure that included using six different abilities, motion and debate each motions. The varsity team, consisting of six members, was responsible for completing a 12-minute

PUBLIC NOTICE

The 2016 unaudited Annual Financial Report of the Village of New Madison is complete and available for inspection at the office of the Fiscal Officer, 124 S. Harrison Street, New Madison, OH 45346.

demonstration of parliamentary procedure that included using 10 different abilities, motions and debate each motion. Each student also took a test that assessed their knowledge of rules of order related to parliamentary procedure. The Varsity team consisted of Chair Taylor Tyo, Secretary Tessa Tyo and members Dallas Hess, Chelsea McGlinch, Hallie Mills and Sarah Gigandet. The team placed fifth in the district and received a gold rating. Versailles FFA novice team that placed fifth in the District included President Kobe Epperly, Vice-President Noah Barga, Secretary Emma George, Treasurer Jason Mescher, Reporter Haley Mangen, Sentinel Cody Williams, Student Advisor Renea Schmitmeyer and member Breanna Nieport.

In the Court of Common Pleas, Darke County, Ohio

PNC Bank, National Association VS Steven W. Gates, et. al.

Case No. 16CV00635 Steven W. Gates, whose last known address is 200 West Weller Street, Ansonia, OH 45303, and Crystal H. Gates, whose last known address is 200 West Weller Street, Ansonia, OH 45303, will take notice that on November 28, 2016, PNC Bank, National Association filed its Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas, Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 16CV00635. The object of, and demand for relief in, the complaint is to foreclose the lien of Plaintiff’s mortgage recorded upon the real estate described below and in which Plaintiff alleges that the foregoing defendant has or claims to have an interest: Parcel Number(s): C15-2-213-22-02-02-12400 Property Address: 200 West Weller Street, Ansonia, OH 45303 The defendants named above are required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last publication of this legal notice. This legal notice will be published once a week for three successive weeks.

LEGAL NOTICE

Manley Deas Kochalski LLC P.O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 614-220-5611 1/29, 2/5 2/12 3T

CITY OF GREENVILLE

On January 17, 2017, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: • Ordinance #17-04 supplemental appropriations • Ordinance #17-05 appropriate funds necessary for various departments of the City for 2017. This ordinance has an emergency clause. • Ordinance #17-06 establish wages for various City employees not covered by wage agreements. This ordinance has an emergency clause. • Ordinance #17-07 establish wages for various temporary City employees not covered by wage agreements. • Resolution #17-08 authorize the use of internet auction for disposal of personal property in 2017. • Ordinance #17-09 authorize the City to enter into agreement for sanitary sewer services, material, and equipment. • Ordinance #17-10 authorize the City to enter into agreement for rental of the Kitchen Aid Way farm field. This legislation can be read and examined in its entirety at the office of the City Auditor, Room 200, Municipal Building, Greenville, Ohio, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. on Friday. Approved: Eric Brand, Law Director Vicki Harris, Clerk Greenville City Council 1/22, 1/29 2T

For more information call 937-547-4603 or go to www.darkecountysheriff.org

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

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

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

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

Citizens Bank VS. Paul Boyer, et al. No. 16CV00140

Fifth Third Mortgage VS. Kevin Osterloh, et al. No. 16CV00532

Second National Bank VS. Caton McLear, et al. No. 16CV00451

JPMorgan Chase VS. Sarah Leeper, et al. No. 16CV00546

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, February 3, 2017, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Washington in Darke County to-wit:

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, February 3, 2017, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Brown in Darke County to-wit:

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, February 3, 2017, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Neave in Darke County to-wit:

Street Address: 3457 Duvall Rd. Ansonia, Ohio Parcel Number: C13021317000010100

Street Address: 3181 New Madison Coletown Rd. New Madison, Ohio Parcel Number: L45021131000031500

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, February 3, 2017, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Village of Versailles in Darke County towit:

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $125,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $89,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, February 24, 2017. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, February 24, 2017. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

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

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

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 3T

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 3T

Street Address: 1854 State Route 571 Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: S70011210000020101 The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $50,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, February 24, 2017. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. TERMS OF SALE: Deposit required for this property: $5,000.00 Balance due within 30 days after Confirmation. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 3T

Street Address: 325 Greenlawn Ave. Versailles, Ohio Parcel Number: T76241018030311500 The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $63,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, February 24, 2017. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. TERMS OF SALE: Deposit required for this property: $5,000.00 Balance due within 30 days after Confirmation. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 3T

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

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

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

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

JPMorgan Chase VS. Allen Swift, et al. No. 16CV00007

JPMorgan Chase VS. Scott Meyer, et al. No. 16CV00605

Nationstar Mortgage VS. Rhonda Magoto, et al. No. 16CV00429

Midfirst Bank VS. Matt Bondurant, et al. No. 16CV00465

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, February 3, 2017, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Butler in Darke County to-wit:

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, February 3, 2017, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Village of New Madison in Darke County to-wit:

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, February 3, 2017, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the City of Greenville in Darke County to-wit:

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, February 3, 2017, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the City of Greenville in Darke County to-wit:

Street Address: 3200 State Route 722 New Madison, Ohio Parcel Number: D17021029000020300

Street Address: 217 Jefferson St. New Madison, Ohio Parcel Number: G31411013020113200

Street Address: 825 Manchester Dr. Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221223030115100

Street Address: 409 Harrison Ave. Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221235030514500

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $115,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, February 24, 2017. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $25,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, February 24, 2017. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $118,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, February 24, 2017. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $63,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, February 24, 2017. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

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

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

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

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

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 3T

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 3T

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 3T

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 3T

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

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

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

NS162 LLC VS. Terry Ungericht, et al. No. 16CV00578

Carrington Mortgage VS. Albert Fleckenstein, et al. No. 16CV00168

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Delinquent Lands Revised Code, Sec. 5721.191

US Bank VS. Robert Combs, deceased, et al. No. 16CV00332

Notice of sale under judgment of foreclosure of liens for Delinquent Land Taxes:

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, February 3, 2017, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Brown in Darke County to-wit:

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, February 3, 2017, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Village of Ansonia in Darke County to-wit:

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, February 3, 2017, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Neave in Darke County to-wit:

In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 16CV00600, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Richard Hollinger, et al., Defendants.

Street Address: 2636 State Route 47 Ansonia, Ohio Parcel Number: C14021318000030201

Street Address: 211 Riffle Ave. Ansonia, Ohio Parcel Number: C15221322010311100

Street Address: 3114 Weavers Fort Jefferson Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: L45021129000030701

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $50,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $60,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, February 24, 2017. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, February 24, 2017. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $90,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, February 24, 2017. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $8,653.50 (Eight Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Three and 50/100)

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

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

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 3T

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 3T

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

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

TERMS OF SALE: Deposit required for this property: $5,000.00 Balance due within 30 days after Confirmation. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 3T

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

175 N. Main St. New Madison, OH G31411013010413300 Whereas, such judgement orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of such judgment; Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff of Darke County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder of an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against each parcel at the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, in the above named County, on Friday, the 3rd day of February, 2017 at 10:00 o’clock A.M., and continuing from day to day thereafter, if any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same terms and conditions of the first sale and at the same time of day and at the same place, on Friday, the 24th day of February, 2017, for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALL SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL TAX LIEN THAT MAY NOT BE EXTINGUISHED BY THE SALE, AND PURCHASERS OF ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY ARE URGED TO SEARCH THE FEDERAL TAX LIEN INDEX THAT IS KEPT BY THE COUNTY RECORDER TO DETERMINE IF NOTICE OF A FEDERAL TAX LIEN HAS BEEN FILED WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY. Toby L. Spencer Sheriff, Darke County, Ohio 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 3T


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FOOD FOR FRIENDS

ANSONIA – Ansonia Elementary held its annual Food for Friends Drive in December. The participation this year was overwhelming as the students collected 1,329 items. Mrs. Wood’s class brought in the most items with 179. They received an ice cream party and are pictured. The items were donated to the local food pantry in Ansonia in order to help families in their district.

President’s List at MU OXFORD – Miami University students who are ranked in the top three percent of undergraduate students within each division for first semester 2016-17 have been named to the

president’s list recognizing academic excellence. Local students named to the president’s list include Cameron Fisher of Arcanum and Macy Fraylick of New Madison.

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Nursing students honored with pinning PIQUA – Edison State Community College honored its most recent nursing graduates on Dec. 15, with a pinning ceremony held in a gymnasium filled with family and friends at the Piqua campus. The pinning ceremony is a time-honored tradition in which the graduate nurse is presented to family and friends as a professional who is about to practice nursing, and the graduate is usually “pinned” by the faculty members who have worked with the students throughout their course of study. Each school has a unique pin, which serves as a symbol of the successful completion of a rigorous curriculum, which prepares its graduates to administer to the sick and injured and promote health through the prac-

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Arcanum school board recognized COLUMBUS — The Ohio School Boards Association is celebrating School Board Recognition Month in January 2017 to build awareness and understanding of the vital function an elected board of education plays in our society. School Board Recognition Month honors the members of Ohio’s more than 700 city, exempted village, local and joint vocational boards of education and educational service centers governing boards for their commitment to providing quality public education to Ohio’s school children. The Arcanum-Butler Local School District is joining with other districts throughout the state to recognize the important contributions school board members make to their communities. “Our current school board members have been working together now for several years as a team,” said Superintendent John

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GREENVILLE – Edison State Community College recognized 375 students for excellence in academics on the 2016 Fall Semester Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have at least a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. Local students include: Ansonia: Janette Archey, Charity Barnes and Madeline Wilson Arcanum: Sydney Anderson, Brenden Baker, Courtney Faber, Bryce Filbrun, Makenzie Kreitzer, Logan Ressler, Hunter Rich, and Cheyenne White

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ARCANUM – Arcanum-Butler Middle School is pleased to announce its December Students of the Month. Shown are (front row) Josie McCullough, Mollie Ericksen, Madelyn Fearon, Arianne Garrison, (back row) Zach Rardin, Tyler Pfahler, and Max Zawacki. Not pictured is Rylan Murray.

RICHMOND, Ind. – At Indiana University East, outstanding undergraduate academic achievement is recognized by naming students who take 12 or more credit hours and complete the semester with a grade point average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale to the Dean’s List. The following local students have been named to the list: Union City, Ind. – Efrain Banda, Kiana Cleere, Hunter Cline, Dakota Cline, Sarah Davison, Kirby Dehaven, Zonja Enis, Taylor Huntwork, Kelsey Smith and Ashley Waddups Ansonia – Adam Klipstine and Sarah Sigman Arcanum – Paige Baker and Jesse Boston Bradford – Nathaniel Rose Eldorado – Heather Brooks Greenville – Hannah Coakley, Stephanie Eikenberry, Ashley Julian, Ripley Lewis, Lauren Nieport, Maggie Salem, Tessah Schinke and Logan Skye New Madison – Alisha Hollinger New Paris – Gerrit Anderson, Hayley Farabegoli,

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$13,995 2013 HONDA CIVIC 1.8 Ltr, 4 Cyl., 43,XXX Miles

$14,995

$27,995

2007 CHRYSLER 300

3.5 Ltr V6, RWD with 106,XXX Miles

$15,995

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2013 Honda Civic, black, FWD, 1.8 Ltr, 4 Cyl, 43,XXX Miles ............................................................. $14,995 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3.6 Ltr, V6, 4x4 ................... $15,995 2011 Dodge Charger, 3.6 ltr, V6, sunroof .......................... $13,995 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 Reg. Cab 8’ Bed, 5.3 Ltr V8, 4X4, 107,XXX miles ................................................... $14,995 2007 Chrysler 300, 3.5 ltr, V6, RWD ................................... $8,995 2007 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab, 3.7 Ltr V6, 4X4 .............. $11,995 2006 Pontiac Vibe, 1.8 Ltr, 4 Cyl, FWD ............................... $5,995 2006 Chrysler Sebring, 2.4 ltr, 4-cyl., FWD ........................ $3,995 2006 Buick Rendezvous, 3.5 ltr, V6.................................... $6,995 2004 Dodge Neon, FWD, 4 cyl., blue .................................. $2,995 2003 GMC Sonoma Ext Cab, dk blue, 4.3 Ltr., V6 .............. $6,395 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, regular cab 3.7 Ltr V6, 4X2 ............................................................. $5,995

$8,995 2003 Pontiac Aztek, 3.4 Ltr V6, FWD ................................. $2,995 2002 Chevy Tahoe, 5.3 ltr, V8, 4x4, Was $7,995 .........Now $7,500 2002 Chevy Impala, silver, V6, 128,XXX miles ................... $4,995 2002 Dodge Durango, silver, V8, 4X4, Was $3,995....Now $3,600 2001 Chevy Cavalier, 2.2 Ltr, 4 Cyl., FWD, 136,XXX Miles ............................................................. $3,995 2001 Chevy S-10 Extended Cab, 4.3 Ltr, Automatic, 4x2 ............................................................. $3,995 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500, regular cab, V8, 4x2 ......................................................................... $3,995 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, 4.6 ltr, V8, 121,XXX miles ............................................................. $3,995 1995 Chrysler Concorde, green, V6................................... $2,995 1994 Ford Ranger Ext Cab, maroon, V6. ........................... $3,995 ALL PRICES PLUS TAX, TITLE & FEES

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