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WEEKEND EDITION - FEBRUARY 11, 2018

THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR!

Could Greenville be leaving the GWOC, again?

RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE –The Greater Western Ohio Conference (GWOC) could soon have a new look.

The current conference boasts 20-teams, but half the schools in the conference, which would include Greenville, announced on Wednesday they were leaving to form a new afďŹ liation. Ten of the 11 schools in the American Conference, north and south, are choosing to leave, but did not invite Trotwood Madison to join them.

According to reports from our media partners at WHIO, superinten-

dents, high school principals and athletic directors from each of these schools were in attendance for the winter meeting. The Early Bird has conďŹ rmed Superintendent Doug Fries, Principal Stan Hughes and Athletic Director Dusty Yingst were in attendance.

The Early Bird has reached out to Superintendent Fries numerous times for comment, but he has not returned phone calls.

Yingst was also contacted, but noted he has not been given permission to speak on the issue.

Under GWOC rules, the teams planning to leave must inform the conference in writing by April 1.

The two-year commitment to continue to compete in

the conference following the notice is negotiable.

Schools joining Greenville from the American North include Butler, Piqua, Sidney, Tippecanoe, and Troy. Teams from the American South purportedly leaving include Fairborn, Stebbins, West Carrollton and Xenia.

Although Greenville was an original member of the GWOC, this would be their second time to leave the conference.

The Early Bird/Bluebag Media continues to work on this developing story and will continue to reach out to Greenville ofďŹ cials to get more information.

Keep watching Bluebag Media and The Early Bird for more information.

Capital campaign under way for Arcanum’s new ag facility SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

ARCANUM – After reinstating the vo-ag program and FFA Chapter just two years ago, Arcanum Butler is making plans to add an 18,000 square-foot multiuse facility to the southeast of the existing school building.

The facility will not only be used by the ag program, it also will offer space for weight training for the school’s athletic program and physical education programs, as well as room for community use. “It’s an exciting time,� said Superintendent John Stephens. “We went from not having an agriculture program to 91 students enrolled,� he said. “The FFA program coming back was a community-led initiative, with letters from students and parents to board members wanting to bring it back.�

Arcanum’s ag and FFA Chapter programs were disbanded in the early 1990s.

The district surveyed students and other community members and in the fall of 2016, Arcanum Butler’s ag program partnered with and is a satellite program of the Miami Valley Career Technology Center. “We provide the space and they (CTC) will outďŹ t the lab space,â€? Stephens said.

In order to pay for the estimated $3 million building project, the district has organized a capital fund raising campaign, with Phil Garbig and Janelle Brinksneader as co-chairs.

Architect GarmannMiller of Minster also has been retained, Stephens said.

Garbig, who has grandchildren at Arcanum-Butler, sees the project as a plus for the entire Arcanum community. “Obviously we live in an ag community,â€? Garbig said, noting how both town kids and farm kids, as well as the entire community will beneďŹ t from the new facility.

Pointing out the need for a dedicated vo-ag space, Garbig said “we’ve had

some of the kids doing projects out in the parking lot.�

Instructor for the ag program is Brian Pohlman, who came to Arcanum after teaching for 10 years at TriVillage. “We did some facility tours of other schools Garmann-Miller� worked with, Pohlman explained, to “see what will work here in Arcanum.�

The new facility will provide needed space for ag curriculum that includes shop courses, such as welding, Pohlman said. “I think it’s one of those things that really presents kids with more opportunities and gives them a picture about lifelong opportunities,â€? he said of the ag program’s extended course offerings. “How does a kid really know what they want to go into. That’s going to be a big beneďŹ t, having a shop space.â€?

Pohlman also is excited about how some of the students he has in class now will “see it in use,� he said of the new space, which Stephens said is planned to

Arcanum ag students complete small wood projects outside to cover the mechanics portion of the curriculum.

Aboce, Taryn Dohme prepares to make a cut with the miter saw while Sidney McAllister, Carver Gostomsky, Cameron Warner, Matthew Morgan and Clay Hoop wait their turn.

be open in 2020.

The public is invited to ďŹ nd out more about the capital campaign, see a three-D image of the proposed facility and learn about pledge opportunities on Saturday, March 10, when the fundraising committee will host a dinner at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gym. “We’re planning the dinner for adults only,â€? Brinksneader said. “It is an opportunity for friends of the school and community to hear about the project in

more detail.�

Arcanum FFA Chapter students will be on hand to share some of their accomplishments, since the program has been reinstated, Brinksneader explained.

There is no cost to attend the dinner, but information on pledge opportunities will be presented. “After they have a chance to see the presentation, they will want to donate,� she said, noting pledges will begin at $50 and go up from there.

As a mom of Arcanum students, Brinksneader said she’s “excited to have my kids be part of� the district’s new ag and FFA opportunities. “There’s a lot of momentum and excitement around it.�

The dinner will include marinated pork chops and chicken from Winners Meats and fruit pies from Brumbaugh’s, Brinksneader said – in support of the local farming business community.

Club 7 for sale; owners ready to enjoy retirement SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The sign in the window says “Business for Sale.�

No, Club 7 Sports is not closing its doors.

Jim and Debbie Shoemaker, owners of the Martin Street sporting goods store, spent this past week reassuring customers near and far they were open for business. “We’ve been trying to sell it for a couple years,�

Jim Shoemaker said. “Our intentions have always been to sell the business.

Closing would leave a hole in the community.�

Since putting the Busi-

ness for Sale sign in their window, Shoemaker said they’d had “a lot of lookers.� The business is listed on “a couple websites,� also, he said.

The couple opened their Greenville store in 1992, after running a similar business in Union City, Shoemaker explained.

For more than 25 years, Club 7 has offered customers a variety of services, such as school spirit clothing including shirts and varsity jackets, banners, signs and trophies.

Customers also may ďŹ nd other sports-related clothing items and gift items at Club 7. “We also do a lot of business with area ďŹ re departments and rescue squads

and contractors, Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops,�

Shoemaker said. “We do a lot of business with schools in Darke County, Miami County, Shelby, Warren and Butler counties, and some in Indiana.�

Club 7 Sports also provides the Darke County Junior Fair trophies.

Club 7 services include silk screening, embroidery and digital printing. The business has 13 employees, including Jim and Debbie. “It’s a place,� Jim Shoemaker said of Club 7, “where people go to buy the things they need to buy.�

Not only does Club 7 work with providing area schools and teams with spirit clothing and accesso-

ries, the business also has sponsored several summer youth league teams over the years, as well as providing ďŹ nancial assistance to local school sporting activities, for example rafe drawings. “We try to cooperate with the kids,â€? Shoemaker said. “We feel our business is of value to the community. We depend upon our reputation and pride ourselves with our customer service.â€?

When the Shoemakers eventually sell their business, they plan to remain in Darke County.

The couple’s family, including sons Steven, the ďŹ re chief in Union City, Ind. and Bill, who works as the assistant police chief in

Club 7 owners Jim and Debbie Shoemaker are looking forward to retirement after serving the community for more than 25 years. (Susan Hartley photo)

Sidney – plus six grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren - will keep them in Ohio, even though

they do enjoy spending time in Florida. “Hopefully we’ll be able to retire this year,� Shoemaker said.

POLICE BEAT Arcanum man calls EMS for help then assaults ofďŹ cers PAGE 2 February 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com

Assault

On Feb. 3 an ofďŹ cer responded to Wayne Healthcare in reference to assisting Arcanum Rescue Squad with a disorderly subject identiďŹ ed as John Allen. Upon arrival, the Greenville ofďŹ cer heard Allen cursing and being disorderly. Allen smelled

strongly of alcohol, had trouble walking, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. An Arcanum Rescue Squad member reported to the Greenville ofďŹ cer that Allen had called the squad to pick him up because he voluntarily wanted go to the hospital for help. While speaking with the Arca-

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num squad, the Greenville ofďŹ cer observed Allen being verbally combative with nurses and not cooperating with hospital staff.

The ofďŹ cer reminded Allen he came in willingly so if he could get a ride (since he appeared highly intoxicated) to pick him up, he could leave. Allen said he would call his wife but then said he wouldn’t help ofďŹ cers. A phone number was found for his wife but while ofďŹ cers were waiting to call her, Allen decided to start smoking a vapor electronic cigarette. He was advised he could not do that in the emergency room and would have to leave if he continued to smoke. The Greenville ofďŹ cer went into Allen’s room and located the vapor electronic cigarette in his hand. He was asked to hand over the cigarette while being treated or put it away. When the ofďŹ cer went to reach for it, Allen shoved the ofďŹ cer with his left arm/shoulder.

The ofďŹ cer told him, “don’t do that,â€? and reached for the electronic cigarette again. Allen shoved back so the ofďŹ cer pushed him back onto the bed with his right hand. From there Allen proceeded to kick the ofďŹ cer in the chest with his foot/leg. Allen attempted to get back up, but the ofďŹ cer did not allow him to get off the bed, pinning him down.

While Allen was pinned, he slapped the ofďŹ cer’s head. Allen was then handcuffed to the bed. Allen was placed under arrest for assault. Hospital staff used restraints to strap his left arm to the bed. When the ofďŹ cer attempted to adjust the restraint Allen kicked the him again in the chest.

The restraints were eventually secured and another ofďŹ cer arrived. Allen continued to become belligerent and hostile towards hospital staff. He kicked the ofďŹ cer in the chest for a third time, breaking the ofďŹ cer’s sunglasses. Allen was treated by hospital staff until his alcohol level was below 0.30, then he was transported to Darke County Jail on assault on a peace ofďŹ cer, criminal damaging, and disorderly conduct charges. The defendant became extremely combative with correction ofďŹ cers at the jail. After the defendant was put in

a holding cell he hit his head on the concrete and was transported back to the hospital so he could be medically cleared. At the hospital, he received staples in his head. The defendant was transported back to the Darke County Jail, where he was incarcerated with no bond. A copy of the report was sent to the prosecutor’s ofďŹ ce for charges.

On Feb. 6 a Greenville City Schools Resource Of OfďŹ cer was at the Greenville K-8 building, when he received a call from the high school asking if he could return to assist with a student. The ofďŹ cer learned a 17-year-old female was upset and was in a teacher’s room. Upon arrival the ofďŹ cer found the two assistant principals and the teacher in the room with the upset student. The student had a pencil in her right hand and marks on her left forearm from where she started to scratch herself, using the pencil. The ofďŹ cer took the pencil away from the student at that time. The ofďŹ cer also learned the student had been pushing a fork against her own throat but the fork had already been taken away from her.

The ofďŹ cer escorted the student to his ofďŹ ce after she refused to talk to him in the classroom. The student said she was upset because she had to eat lunch in the classroom and not in the cafeteria. She said she was upset when the teacher would not let her have her books so she shoved the teacher to try to get her out of the way. The student said she shoved the teacher twice. The student also admitted to picking up some books and throwing them at the teacher. In her written statement, the teacher said the juvenile female was upset about the lunch arrangements and after a couple of minutes in her classroom, the juvenile started throwing books at her. When the teacher was in the student’s area, she shoved the teacher twice.

The student also ipped over a desk. At this point, other students who were in the classroom were removed. The juvenile defendant started grabbing books off the shelf and throwing them at the teacher, who got hit on the leg. She was also struck in

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the face, but was able to get her hands up to block some of the books. The student then grabbed a fork and held it to her neck. The student was charged with assault and since the victim was a school teacher, the incident happened on school property and the teacher was acting in her duties as a teacher, the assault is a ďŹ fth-degree felony. The police report was to be forwarded to the Prosecutor’s OfďŹ ce for charges.

The student’s probation of ofďŹ cer was contacted and responded to the school. The student’s father also was contacted and stated he could not pick her up from school and she was to ride the bus home.

Pursuit

On Feb. 3 an ofďŹ cer attempted to stop a vehicle in the area of East Fifth and Grant streets for reckless operation and a stop sign violation. A pursuit ensued, when the ofďŹ cer witnessed the vehicle travel at a high rate of speed through several city streets, running stop signs and red lights. The ofďŹ cer activated the cruiser’s overheard lights and siren in an attempt to stop the vehicle. The driver failed to stop, again accelerated at a high rate of speed and ran several more stop signs. As the vehicle was approaching Broadway, the ofďŹ cer recorded speeds reaching approximately 81 mph.

The vehicle drove through a red light at Broadway and Water Street and as he approached Vine Street he failed to maintain control while going through the intersection. The suspect went over the curb and struck a parked vehicle.

The ofďŹ cer saw a black male run westbound from the passenger side of the vehicle between two apartment buildings. The ofďŹ cer then witnessed the suspect, Carl Crumble, run from the driver’s position and head eastbound through a back yard. The ofďŹ cer pursued Crumble in a short foot chase, jumping over three backyard fences. The of ofďŹ cer advised Crumble to stop running or he would be Tased. Crumble did not comply with the ofďŹ cer’s orders. The ofďŹ cer was able to catch Crumble who continued to actively resist the ofďŹ cer and keep running. The ofďŹ cer eventually was able to wrap his arms around Crumble and throw him to the ground. The of ofďŹ cer notiďŹ ed dispatch and another ofďŹ cer was sent to the scene. Crumble continued to resist the ofďŹ cer’s orders and attempted to get back up on his feet. The of ofďŹ cer pulled his Taser back out and advised Crumble to lay back on the ground or he would be Tased. After

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I graduated from The Ohio State University where I majored in Agribusiness and Applied Economics with a minor in Agricultural Systems Management. I have been employed at The Winery at Versailles (The Winery) for 15 years where I serve as the Winemaker.

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Currently, I am pursuing my Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at Bluffton University in Bluffton, Ohio with a graduation date of May 2019. My concentration is in Production & Operations Management, and the knowledge and skills that I have gained through the Bluffton University MBA program will serve me well at DREC. My work history and education aside, I believe that fresh eyes can be valuable. The history of electrification in rural America tells an amazing story, and I would like to play a small part in this great narrative moving forward. I support the efforts of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association as they strive to deliver affordable, safe, and reliable power to the people of rural Darke and Preble Counties as we embrace the environmental and economic needs of the future.

Please take the time to vote when your ballot arrives, and remember how much I would appreciate the opportunity to serve as your District 2 Trustee.

being restrained, Crumble agreed to talk with an of ofďŹ cer. When asked why he was running, Crumble told the ofďŹ cer he did not know the ofďŹ cer was trying to stop him. Crumble also said there was not another person in the vehicle. The ofďŹ cer could smell a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage. Crumble also had bloodshot eyes. Crumble was transferred to a police cruiser. A K-9 was called to the scene to attempt to locate the person who ran from the vehicle. The scent was tracked but ofďŹ cers were unable to locate the suspect. Crumble was transported to the Darke County Jail, where he failed a ďŹ eld sobriety test.

Crumble also was offered the breath test, which he refused. He was incarcerated at the Darke County Jail with no bond.

Attempted Theft

On Jan. 25 an ofďŹ cer was dispatched to Walmart on the report of a theft. The ofďŹ cer spoke with the loss prevention ofďŹ cer, who said an unknown female had pushed out a shopping cart full of products. The unknown female passed all points of sale without attempting to pay for the merchandise. The loss prevention ofďŹ cer said he stopped the female outside the store and he was able to recover all merchandise undamaged in the cart. Items the suspect attempted to take without paying for included laundry detergent, soft drinks, paper towels, toilet paper and several miscellaneous items. The female left the area running northbound through the parking lot towards Shell gas station and Dollar Tree on Wagner Avenue. The ofďŹ cer was unable to locate the suspect. After reviewing video it was later learned the suspect was dropped off in front of the store by another subject driving a red four-door vehicle. The ofďŹ cer was unable to observe registration, make, or model of the vehicle. The suspect is a white female, average built, with short reddish brown hair. She was wearing jeans, a gray coat, white sock hat, and a striped scarf. A DVD of the incident was placed into property at the Greenville Police Department. A photograph of the suspect was placed in the brieďŹ ng log.

Police have no suspects at this time.

Wanted Person

On Feb. 8 an ofďŹ cer was dispatched to a vehicle in the Walmart parking on the report of a domestic situation.

Upon arrival Stephanie Sparks and a male were arguing inside the vehicle.

They told ofďŹ cers they had only been arguing and there was no indication that it had been physical.

While running their names through LEADS, it was found Sparks had a warrant from Preble County Common Pleas Court for failing to appear for sentencing. She was arrested and transported to the Darke County Jail, where she was incarcerated with no bond.

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

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

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Veteran beneďŹ t comedy show tickets available

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Darke County Veterans Services has a fundraising event scheduled for 7 pm March 3 to beneďŹ t the Darke County Verterans trip to Washington DC to view the Nation’s monuments built in their honor. “We have had an overwhelming response since we announced the 2018 Washington D.C. Trip a few weeks ago,â€? said Thomas Pitman, Department Head/Veterans Service OfďŹ cer. “In the ďŹ rst week we ďŹ lled half of the

seats on the bus.�

Comedians Jeff Oskay, Brent Terhune, and Brian Christoph will take to the stage delivering an evening of laughter as heard on the TOM & BOB Show. “The comedy show is our kick-off fundraiser for the 2018 trip,� Pitman said. “We are looking forward to having some laughs for a great cause.�

The comedy show will be held at VFW Post 7262 located at 219 N Ohio St, Greenville.

Tickets may be purchased at the Veterans Services ofďŹ ce in Greenville, at the door or at RoadRubberComedy.com

New county position and MARCS agreements approved

BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY – County Commission on Wednesday agreed to abolish the position of county business administrator held by John Cook, opting to retain Cook as the county’s facilities and safety manager.

With the recent creation of a county human resources position, Cook said, the business administrator’s duties has essentially been “split in two.â€? “This is something I recommended to commissioners,â€? Cook added. The newly deďŹ ned duties will allow Cook to work more with tenants in the county’s facilities.

Commission also approved a request for qualiďŹ cations from interested architects and engineering services for the replacement of the courthouse steps. Interested ďŹ rms have until 4 p.m. March 16 to submit statement of qualiďŹ cations to Cook, Facilities Manager, 520 S. Broadway, Greenville, 45331.

Commissioners approved two three-year leas-

es with Ric Drew of RJC Leasing for county farm properties on Wednesday.

The leases will be in effect from Feb. 1, 2018 to Jan. 31, 2021 at $336 per acre for the North Farm (approximately 93.7 acres) and $336 per acre for the South Farm (approximately 88 acres.).

In preparation for the April launch of the MARCS communication system, commission approved agreements and service orders for work that needs to be done prior to the move.

Action included approving a ďŹ ve-year agreement with Agile Networks, which includes a one-time fee of $1,080 and a monthly fee of $620 for 60 months for ďŹ ber optic service, as well as a communications system agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc. for $186,071.72. The Motorola agreement includes one-year of maintenance and will be paid for from the county’s 911 cell phone tax.

The agreement with Agile Networks will be paid using the county’s general fund, said commissioner Mike Rhoades.

Chamber hosts 11th annual Groundhog Day Breakfast

BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Donn M. Goodman, Senior Vice President at Atalanta Sosnoff Capital was the featured speaker during Friday’s 11th Annual Groundhog Day Breakfast, sponsored by the Darke County Chamber of Commerce.

Goodman, who also spoke at the 2017 event, followed up on some of the ďŹ nancial and technology-related predictions he made last year. “Last year was the best for all countries’ expanding interests,â€? Goodman said of the world economy.

Goodman did call North Korea and the Middle East a “black swan,� with uncertainty of how future incidents coming from these two volatile situations would affect the world economy during the next year.

In the U.S., however, businesses and individuals are seeing positive growth and development across the board.

Goodman cited Pres.

Donald Trump’s tax cuts, the nation’s low unemployment rate (4.1 percent), a 10 percent growth in the economy and the increase in manufacturing growth as all leading to consumer conďŹ dence. “People feel good about the economy. Retail sales continue to grow,â€? Goodman said, although ‘brick and mortar’ stores such as Macy’s, J.C. Penney’s and Dillard’s had “crashed,â€? due to online shopping opportunities, especially Amazon.

As far as advances in technology, Goodman touched on developments in the automotive industry’s move to electric and not-too-far-away – driverless vehicles – which may result in fewer car repair shops, jobs in the automotive service industry, even trucking.

Advances in medical technology include easier ways to detect diseases such as cancer and a digital pill to ďŹ ght the opioid addiction.

Morrison also gave an example of how technol-

The Darke County Chamber of Commerce held its 11th annual Groundhog Day Breakfast at Romer’s on Friday.

ogy is being developed to allow surgeons to use robotic glasses to aide in off-site surgical procedures.

Doctors, he said, “would sit in a booth, look through 3-D high deďŹ nition glasses and perform surgeryâ€? in one location from another location, he explained.

Also Friday, Bob Morrison, president of the Dayton Board of Realtors told business and community leaders gathered for the breakfast that home sales in Darke County were up by 8 percent last year. “There were over 500

residential sales reported.

Last year was very good.

Many families achieved the American Dream last year,� Morrison reported.

Across the Miami Valley, he said, many properties put on the market in the morning had offers by the evening. “Miami Valley realtors saw a lot of transactions in 2017,� he said.

The annual Ground Hog Day Breakfast, held at Romer’s Catering, is sponsored by many local businesses and organizations, including the Dayton Board of Realtors as the main event sponsor.

Keeping Ohioans warm this winter

Matthew Prickett takes the oath of ofďŹ ce from Greenville Mayor Steve Willman. Prickett is joined by his parents, Thomas and Mary Jo Prickett, his girlfriend Carissa Hudson as well as Brooklyn and Nolan Hudson.

Prickett sworn in as GPD patrol ofďŹ cer

BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – With his mom, dad and girlfriend by his side, Matthew Prickett took the oath of ofďŹ ce to become the newest Greenville Patrol OfďŹ cer. “I’m excited to be an asset to the department,â€? said Prickett. He graduated from the Police Academy in 2012 and most recently worked for the Darke

County Sheriff’s OfďŹ ce for three years.

Prickett becomes the second patrol ofďŹ cer to be sworn in the last two weeks and Chief Steve Strick sees a bright future for the Greenville Police Department, “I think it’s going to be a great asset for us. We’ve been short on manpower and now we’re at full stafďŹ ng.â€?

He said the younger ofďŹ cers bring a lot of enthusiasm and “They keep us young.â€?

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SPORTS Defense powers Greenville Lady Wave over Piqua PAGE 6 February 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Lady Wave successfully executed a defensive game plan to defeat the visiting Piqua Lady Indians 4228 in a Wednesday night GWOC American North game notching their 12th win of the season.

“Giving up 13 points in a half – that’s pretty good defense,” said Greenville coach Rachael Kerns. “We did a really good job defensively the entire game.”

The win was the second of the season over the Lady Indians for the Lady Wave having defeated Piqua 2422 on December 16th.

“The last time we played Piqua we didn’t have Cromwell,” Kerns said. “The last two games we’ve had to go without Morgan (Gilbert) so it was exciting to get to have our full lineup ready to go to night,” A slow start greeted the Lady Wave with the Lady Indians opening play with a 4-0 lead in the first minute and half of play.

Morgan Gilbert made her return to the starting

lineup from an injury that had the sophomore starting point guard sidelined for two games to use a drive to the basket getting the Lady Wave on the board.

“It was really nice getting Morgan back,” Kerns noted. “She is able to provide an attack from the top that we haven’t had the last couple games.”

Haleigh Mayo made it a 4-4 game at 4:44 in the first going 2-2 at the line followed by a Piqua bucket to put the visitors back on top 6-4.

A Gilbert 6-foot jumper in the paint knotted the score at 6-6 and back-toback Saki Nakamura free throws had the Lady Wave owning an 8-6 after one period of play.

Piqua took the lead back at 9-8 in the opening minute of the second before the Lady Wave would use a 10-4 run sending the teams to the break with GHS holding an 18-13 advantage.

Gilbert led the Lady Wave with four second quarter points, Koryann Elliott added a basket and

Payton Brandenburg and Saki Nakamura each went 2-2 at the line.

Greenville’s defense limited the visitors to six third period points while six Lady Wave put points on the board to lead 32-19 after three periods of play.

“That first half we really struggled but the third quarter we came out and put a pretty good quarter together,” Kerns said.

Lani Shilt and Jada Garland both hit three pointers, Cassie Cromwell was good for three points, Gilbert and Mayo each contributed a basket and Nakamura added a free throw.

Period No. 4 had the Lady Wave extending their lead to 38-20 with 3:52 showing on their way to an impressive win to give Greenville a 9-5 conference record.

Gilbert led Greenville and all players with a game high 13 points.

“Not only can Morgan (Gilbert) get to the rim, she gives the right pass,” Kerns stated. “By doing that it opens up Saki (Nakamura)

Greenville’s Braden Russell signs to play football at Valparaiso University

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Greenville senior Braden Russell signed to play football for the Valparaiso University Crusaders football program.

“It feels awesome,” Russell said at the Wednesday signing. “Everything has gone very well working with Coach (Aaron) Shaffer. I just give all the glory to God for everything that he’s blessed me with.”

Russell was named first team all-American North Division by the Greater Western Ohio Conference his senior season playing for the Green Wave.

“Braden plays football with an attitude as an offensive lineman,” said Coach Shaffer. “He’s an athletic big kid. His number one strength is his competitiveness. He’s a physical run blocker yet he’s athletic enough to get out in space and protect you in pass protection.”

Russell, the son of Bill and Teri Russell will continue his education with a major in Mechanical Engineering.

The combination of academics and the universities football pro-

(Front L-R) Teri Russell (Mother), Braden Russell, Bill Russell (Father), (Back) GHS Coach Aaron Shaffer, Ally Russell (Sister). (Gaylen Blosser photo)

gram played large into Russell’s decision to further his education while continuing to play the sport he enjoys.

“They have gotten a lot better in the past few years,” Russell noted of Valparaiso. “They went from being last to being third in the Pioneer Football League, so the mix of academics and athletics was a real draw to me.”

The Indiana school is an NCAA Division I Football program competing in the Pioneer Football League along with Butler, Campbell, Davidson, Dayton, Drake, Jacksonville, Marist, Morehead State, San Diego and

Stetson.

“It will be interesting to see how he progresses and grows over the next four years,” stated Shaffer. “He’s got a lot of growth to do both physically and athletically. It will be neat to see what he does up at Valpo.”

Russell will join the rising football program with goals of becoming a starting lineman for the Crusaders.

“I obviously want to become a starter down the line and then hopefully some Pioneer Football League awards if that’s possible,” concluded Russell. “Can only go up from there.”

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and P (Payton Brandenberg) to be able to drive to the basket.”

“Jada (Garland) didn’t get a lot of looks from the outside but that’s also the reason Morgan was able to go to the basket,” added Kerns. “They play so tight on Jada because she is such a threat – so it’s fun how other teams now are figuring out what our strengths are and now we get to figure out what their weaknesses are.”

LADY WAVE – M. Gilbert 13, H. Mayo 8, S. Nakamura 6, C. Cromwell 3, L. Shilt 3, J. Garland 3, P. Brandenberg 2, K. Elliott 2, A. Hayes 2 LADY INDIANS – K. Magateaux 10, L. Stewart 8, S. Sloan 3, K. Bachman 3, L. Williams 2, E. Powell 2

Haleigh Mayo drives to the basket for the Lady Wave in win over Piqua.

(Gaylen Blosser photo)

FM Lady Jets double-up Milton-Union

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

PITSBURG – The Franklin Monroe Lady Jets doubled-up the visiting Milton-Union Lady Bulldogs in a Monday night nonconference matchup by a 54-27 score improving to an impressive 19-2 season record.

“That strong start definitely helped us with that momentum at the beginning of the game,” said Franklin Monroe coach Abbey Moore. “That’s huge going into tournament time. We want those kind of starts.

We need to keep getting in that habit.”

The Lady Jets got on the board early and often with Corina Conley hitting the game’s opening basket at 7:14 in the first while the defense was performing to perfection.

The FM girls would push its lead to 8-0 with Conley scoring her sixth point of the night at 4:06 and hold a 14-0 advantage before the Lady Bulldogs would get on the first quarter board with an Olivia Brown basket at 0:07 to close out first quarter play with the Lady Jets leading 14-2.

“That is something we work on every day in practice,” Coach Moore said of the team’s stellar defensive play. “It’s that defensive mindset. Tonight I thought we did a really good job of communication on the defensive end and getting those boards. That is a big reason for our success on defense – being one unit, being that next one to step over if somebody gets beat and I thought we did a great job of that tonight.”

Conley led the Lady Jets first with six points, Chloe Brumbaugh and Audrey

Cable each canned a three pointer and Kennedy Morris rounded out first quarter FM scoring with a basket.

The Lady Bulldogs used their best showing of the night in quarter No. 2 scoring 12 points while Franklin Monroe was adding 14 points to the board led by eight Conley points including 2-2 at the line, four Morris points and a Chloe Peters basket sending the teams to the break with the Lady Jets doubling up on the visitors 28-14.

Period No. 3 went to the home team with the Lady Jets pushing its lead to 24 points at 44-20 with 2:09 on the third quarter board.

Corina Conley added another eight points in the third, Audrey Cable added two baskets good for four points and Belle Cable, Morris and Brumbaugh each knocked down a field goal.

“She is ‘Miss Consistent’ no matter who we are playing, no matter what’s going on,” Moore said of her 5’10” sophomore post player Corina Conley. “She’s always giving that consistent game and I’m glad that she had that breakthrough tonight. Hopefully she gets that confidence going into tournament.”

“I just keep picturing how many times she her got hands on the basketball,” added Moore. “She had a ton of deflections for us tonight too, which led to some easy buckets on the other end. She played really well tonight.”

By 4:21 in the fourth, the Lady Jets had stretched their lead to 30 points, 5222 with Conley’s night done on the court with a total of 24 points to her credit.

The home team would take the final period by an

Corina Conley scores two of her game high 24 points for the Lady Jets in win over the Lady Bulldogs.

(Gaylen Blosser photo)

8-6 score with Coach Moore going deep into her bench to give the younger girls varsity playing time on the court.

Belle Cable led the FM fourth with four points while Conley and Peters each added a basket for the 27-point win.

“We have no drama on our team, and for a group of girls, that’s a pretty big statement,” Coach Moore said of the formula for the team’s success. “We always talk about being a family and ‘together’. You hear us say ‘together’ a lot. I just love being around them every day. They are great kids.”

“I have my kids around them all the time because they are such great role models and that speaks a lot,” concluded Coach Moore.

“They represent our school very well – I couldn’t be any more proud of them.”

LADY JETS – C. Conley 24, K. Morris 8, A. Cable 7, B. Cable 6, C. Brumbaugh 5, C. Peters 4 LADY BULLDOGS – K. Dickison 12, O. Brown 9, J. Gentry 3, M Nemeth 2, A. Hissong 1

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Strong second half lifts Lady Trojans over Ansonia

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

ARCANUM – The Arcanum Lady Trojans used a strong second half to defeat the Ansonia Lady Tigers 5840 in a Thursday night Cross County Conference game. “The second half was very good,â€? said Arcanum coach Matt Grote. “We really locked down the second half – did a great job and just proud of them for getting the job done tonight.â€? “Good ďŹ rst half but unfortunately we play four quarters,â€? said Ansonia coach Jim Bolin. “Arcanum is just a lot quicker than we are.â€?

Arcanum’s lone senior, Elle Siculan was recognized for her dedication to the Lady Trojans program on senior night. “Elle has been a great role model for these girls,� said Coach Grote. “She comes in every day, she works hard.

Kayla O’Daniel looks to pass for the Lady Trojans in win over Ansonia.

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That’s what we need from a senior.�

Period No. 1 had the game tied at 2-2, 4-4, 8-8 and 1111 before Lexi Unger’s three

pointer gave the Lady Trojans a 14-11 lead only to have Trinity Henderson nail her second trey of the game to knot the score at 14-14 with 1:15 on the ďŹ rst quarter clock. “We didn’t want to get in a track meet with them,â€? said Grote. “We knew it would be hard to score a bunch of points – we haven’t done that all year.â€?

Arcanum would use a 6-0 run to close out ďŹ rst quarter scoring and take a 20-14 lead to the second period of play. “We know we need to get in transition to be successful and Gracie (Garno) sees the oor really well,â€? Grote noted. “She threads some needles. Most of the time they are great passes and the kids are ready for them.

When we ďŹ nish we’re pretty good.â€?

Kayla O’Daniel led the Lady Trojans with eight ďŹ rst quarter points includ-

ing 2-2 at the line and Henderson paced Ansonia with six points coming a pair of three pointers.

The Lady Tigers took the second quarter 17-15 with Wentworth leading with ďŹ ve points including a trey while Camille Pohl was putting eight points on the Arcanum board including 2-2 at the line sending the teams to the break with Arcanum holding a 35-31 advantage.

An Ansonia basket by Troutwine opened third quarter play to make it a two point 35-33 game at 7:18 in what would prove to be as close as the Lady Tigers would get the remainder of the game.

Arcanum would make a 9-4 run to close out third period play with a 44-37 lead with one period to play.

The Lady Trojans put the game away in the fourth outscoring the visitor 14-3 with O’Daniel putting up

seven points in the board while Pohl was cleaning the boards for Arcanum.

Kayla O’Daniel led Arcanum and all scorers with a game high 22 points while teammate Camille Pohl was pulling down 16 rebounds in the contest. “Kayla ran the oor really well,â€? said Coach Grote. “She ďŹ nished around the rim. That’s what she needs to do for us to be successful.â€? “We challenged Camille (Pohl) a couple weeks ago to just be a rebounding machine and she did a great job tonight,â€? Grote said of Pohl’s game high 16 rebounds. “She was around the ball, she got it, she got in the paint, she ďŹ nished and she did a great job.â€? “It’s a learning season for us,â€? Coach Bolin said of his young team. “We’ll take what we learn, hopefully we do something in the tournament and get ready for next

Versailles falls to Butler in double overtime

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

VERSAILLES – The Versailles Tigers lost a 74-69 double overtime thriller to the visiting Vandalia-Butler Aviators, a Division I GWOC school. “It was a good learning curve for us,â€? said Versailles coach Travis Swank following the game. “They play a Division I schedule the whole year so they see a lot of good talented guys and some big teams. I’m happy that we competed – not happy with the result though.’ The Aviators got on the board ďŹ rst at 6:03 in the ďŹ rst to lead 2-0 followed by a Justin Ahrens drive to the basket with 4:33 showing

knotting the score a 2-2.

The Visitors would take a 4-2 lead at 2:17 taking advantage of its deliberate play.

AJ Ahrens and Justin Ahrens each followed, knocking down 2-2 at the line to give the Tigers its ďŹ rst lead of the night only to have Butler nail a three to close out ďŹ rst quarter play with a 7-6 advantage. “We struggle with teams that do that to us a little bit.â€?

Swank said of Butler’s ďŹ rst period slow pace.

Leading 18-14 midway through the second quarter, back-to-back Justin Ahrens three pointers had Versailles grabbing a double digit 2414 lead bringing a timeout from the Butler bench.

The Aviators used a 6-2 run to close out ďŹ rst half play and send the teams to the break with Versailles holding a 26-20 advantage. “The second quarter we made adjustments and had a nice cushion, but then we had a lot of empty possessions,â€? Coach Swank noted. “We had two turnovers and we didn’t get stops down at the other end.â€?

Two missed layups greeted Butler to open second half play while the Tigers were scoring six points to lead 32-20 with 6:13 showing on the third quarter clock.

The Aviators used a 19-9 run over the ďŹ nal six minutes of the period to make it a two point game going

to the fourth period of play with Versailles holding a slim 41-39 lead.

Period No. 4 had the Aviators opening with ďŹ ve unanswered points to lead 4441 with 6:00 showing on the clock before a Justin Ahrens 3-pointer knotted the score at 44-44.

Trailing 49-47, AJ Ahrens hit back-to-back free throws knotting the score a 49-49 followed by a Justin Ahrens old fashioned 3-point play completing an 8-2 run to give the Tigers a 52-49 lead with 2:20 on the clock.

Butler battled back to knot the score at 55-55 before an AJ Ahrens drive to the basket gave Versailles a 57-55 lead at 0:16.

A Butler timeout with

Greenville’s Justin Brown signs with Indiana Wesleyan football program

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Greenville senior Landin Brown signed to play football for the Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats. “It feels awesome,�

Brown said of his Wednesday signing “I’m really blessed, beyond blessed by God and my family and the coaching staff here as well – just giving me the tools and the abilities I need to be able to take everything to the next level and just being able to showcase what I’ve learned through all that.â€? “Landin is not the biggest guy in the world – he falls into one of the strongest guys on the ďŹ eld,â€? said Greenville football coach Aaron Shaffer. “He’s always been a kid that has to ďŹ ght an uphill battle. He’s going to have to continue to ďŹ ght those battles when he gets over to Indiana Wesleyan but I know that his work ethic and his determination is going to set him up or give him the opportunity to compete.â€?

Brown, the son of Mart and Katy Brown will join his brother Justin Brown on the Wildcats team, a team that will begin ofďŹ cial play with the upcoming 2018 season. “That was one of the bigger factors as far as my decision process went, but I felt like that was the right place to go,â€? Brown said playing college football with his brother. “I prayed about it a lot, and I just kept talking to God about it. I’m really excited to be playing with Justin for another four years.

I’m really glad about that.�

Brown noted he may potentially pursue a triple major including graphic design, possibly marketing while recently being admitted into the John Wesley Honors College at Indiana Wesleyan and will earn an honors humanities major. “It’s a lot of work,� noted Brown, “but exciting. “I was just amazed how new everything was there, how friendly all the people were,� Brown said of IWU. “It’s a really inviting environment. You really feel like you’re at home when you

(Front L-R) Mart Brown (Father), Landin Brown, Kathy Brown (Mother), (Back L-R) Justin Brown (Brother) and Shawn McGuire (Brother). (Gaylen Blosser photo)

go there. All those factors helped me out. They have a really good design program that I am going to be going into so I was excited about that as well.�

IWU plans to use Brown as an interior defensive lineman, playing in front of his brother, the ďŹ rst brothers to attend the same college to play football in Coach Shaffer’s 14 years of high school coaching. “It is exciting for me,â€? said Shaffer. “This is the ďŹ rst time I’ve sent brothers

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four seconds on the clock resulted in an easy bucket down low sending the game to its ďŹ rst overtime period tied a 57-57.

The teams played to an 8-8 ďŹ rst overtime period standoff sending the game to a second overtime with the score knotted at 65-65 and Justin Ahrens on the bench with ďŹ ve fouls.

Versailles would score the ďŹ rst bucket of the second overtime period only to have Butler score nine unanswered points to secure the win. “They have a really good team, they have really good guards,â€? Swank said. “All three of them can handle it really well – all three can shoot it really well. The bigs played really nice.â€?

The Tigers were 15-16 at the line for 94 percent shooting.

Justin Ahrens led Versailles and all scorers with a game high 41 points.

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Conservation council will dissolve by March 1 DARKE COUNTY – The Top of Ohio Resource Conservation Development Project Council will be dissolving by March 1 after over 42-years of service to Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Shelby and Union counties. The Council consists of County Commissioners, Soil & Water Conservation District representatives and appointed At-Large members from each county.

The non-profit organization came into existence in July 1975. Over the decades the council provided grants for numerous conservation and agricultural projects in the counties, such as waterways, concrete and rock

structures, catch basins and large tile replacement for flood protection, dry hydrants for fire departments, the purchase of a no-till drill to be used for seeding of conservation projects and numerous tree plantings. Federal allocations for administration, state and federal funding for grants made these projects possible. The Council also secured numerous community grants. Each county contributed yearly to Top of Ohio RC&D. Most recently the Top of Ohio Resource Development Project Council has awarded grants to the counties they serve for agricultural and conservation education.

Frazier faces felony GREENVILLE – On Dec. 26, 2017, the Darke County Humane Society (DCHS) received a report of a deceased dog behind a residence at 205 E. Cross St., Ansonia. Upon arrival, Agent James Wills of the DCHS discovered an emaciated dog that had appeared to freeze to death during the current subzero temperatures. The dog was chained up outside and only had an indoor style wire crate to get inside. There was no food or water readily available for the animal. Agent Wills removed the animal and had a necropsy done. All case files were turned over to the Darke County Prosecutor’s Office with recommendations for Felony Animal Neglect/Cruelty charges.

On Jan. 25, a Grand Jury indicted Robert Frazier, 36, of Ansonia, on a Felony Cruelty/Neglect charge.

This is DCHS’s first-ever felony indictment under the new laws for animal abuse in Ohio.

“This kind of behavior cannot and will not be tol-

erated in our county,” said Agent Wills. “It must stop now; hopefully this gets the point across to people.

There are many ways to rehome an unwanted animal.

Letting one die from starvation and freezing temperatures is not an option.”

Frazier appeared in the Darke County Common Pleas Court on Monday where he pleaded not guilty to Causing Harm to a Companion Animal (5th degree felony). Dave Rohrer was appointed to represent Frazier. He is currently free on his own recognizance but faces up to a year in prison and a $2,500 fine.

VERSAILLES – Phelan Insurance Agency, Versailles, is offering a joint internship and scholarship award in memory of its founder, James B. Phelan, who died in 2015.

The award is open to current college students who attended high school in Darke, Miami, Mercer, Shelby or Auglaize counties. Applicants must be majoring in business, finance, marketing or accounting and must have completed two years of college by Dec. 31, 2017.

The award includes a paid internship at Phelan Insurance Agency, Versailles, plus a scholarship of up to $5,000, with the opportunity to renew the following year. The recipient will be expected to serve a full-time internship during the summer of 2018.

Applications are available at www.darkecountyfoundation.org. Deadline to apply is March 30, 2018.

A dedicated and respected leader in his community, Jim Phelan began his career at Phelan Insurance Agency in Versailles in 1962 and was active there until his death in 2015. Phelan was passionate about living, working and giving in the community where he was raised, and Phelan Insurance Agency is carrying on this Kurt Troutwine

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philosophy through its local employees whose talents are helping the company to thrive.

The James B. Phelan Memorial Internship and Scholarship was established at the Darke County Foundation to encourage local students to obtain a college degree in an insurance-related field then bring their talents back home.

Todd Phelan, president of the Versailles office of Phelan Insurance Agency and Jim’s son, said, “We thought this internship/ scholarship program would allow talented students to experience the benefit of living and working in our great community, and then decide to remain here.”

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FOWBLE – Byron E.

Fowble, 94, of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 at 4:34 p.m. at Heartland of Greenville.

He was born March 23, 1923 in Preble County, the son of the late Raymond & Mabel (Kenworthy) Fowble. He served his nation in the United States Army in World War II where he received the Purple Heart.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and daughter Carolyn Sue Bolin.

He is survived by his wife, Dortha Mae (Baker) Fowble of Greenville whom he married July 10, 1957; his children & spouses: Kenneth & Ann Fowble of Auburn, Ind., Russell & Nancy Reier of Hamilton, Tonya & Alex Mangen of Greenville, Starla Bowers of Union City, Ind., Harold Reier of Greenville; grandchildren: Ashlie & Lance Anthony, Andrea Gabbard, Brandon Bowers, Candice Bowers, Gary Bowers, Makenzie Shafer, Mark, Brian, & Joy Reier, Camma, Gina, Julia, & Amanda Fowble; numerous great grandchildren; sisters: Bonnie Cole, & Violet Teehart; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in Greenville Township Memorial Gardens. Military Honors were conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Triumphant Christian Center, Heartland Hospice, or Cancer Association of

Darke County.

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

THREEWITS – Marjorie L. Threewits, 85, of Union City, Ohio passed away Monday, Feb. 5, 2018 at Village Green Healthcare, Greenville. Marjorie was born Oct. 24, 1932 in Darke County, to the late Verl & Edna Slam Hetzler.

She was a member of Community United Methodist Church where she was active in Community Ladies Group, member of the Eastern Star of Ansonia, Darke County Farm Bureau, loved traveling, gardening, cooking and baking, and most of all spending time with her family.

Survivors include her husband, Walter L. Threewits of 64 years; children, Paul (Nancy) Threewits, U.C., Ohio, Pam (Don) Pohlman, Versailles, Kim (Tom) Baldwin, Delaware, Ohio; grandchildren, Chad (Emily) Threewits, Joni (Todd) Pechie, Ryan (Crystal) McGlothlin, Sarah (Ryan) Hershey, Laura (Travis) Smith, Max Baldwin; three step grandchildren, Kevin (Jen) Pohlman, Eric Pohlman, Alex (Courtney) Pohlman; eight great grandchildren and one step great granddaughter; three brothers, Ronnie Hetzler, Greenville, Gary (Carmen) Hetzler, Canal Winchester, and Darrel (Brenda) Hetzler, Jamestown; nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded by her parents, step-mother, Elinor Hetzler.

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LEWIS – Willie “WT” Lewis, 75, of Union City, Ohio, passed away early Wednesday morning, Feb. 7, 2018 at Reid Health Care in Richmond, Ind. WT was born on May 23, 1942 in Bloomfield, Ky., the son of the late Willie and Arabell (Keeling) Lewis.

In addition to his parents, WT was preceded in death by a son, Jim Lewis; his daughter, Lori Jenkinson; his sisters, Grace Jewell, and Pauline Powell; and his brother, Donnie Lewis.

WT had a love of travel and enjoyed riding his motorcycle with Phyllis and seeing the country. He looked forward to going to Florida for the winter.

One of WT’s most favorite things was his time spent drinking coffee at McDonalds with his “buddies”.

He would meet them every morning and evening to socialize. He and Phyllis attended the First Assembly of God Church in Greenville and the Calvary Assembly of God Church when in Florida. Every year he and Phyllis would park their camper at the Great Darke County Fair and spend the week enjoying

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WT was a family man and loved nothing more than to spend time with his children and grandchildren.

He leaves a whole that will never be filled and will be missed dearly.

WT is survived by his wife of 41 years, Phyllis (Meyer) Lewis, whom he married, August 28, 1976; his children and their spouses, Bill and Debbie Lewis of Union City, Ind., Mike and Kasey Schmitz of Fort Recovery, Deborah Lewis of Knoxville, Tenn., Joyce and Jerry Hunt of Winchester, Ind., Tina and Jose Cantu of Union City, Ohio, Nila and Richard Newton of Salamonia, Ind., Marsha and Greg Elliott of Union City, Ohio, Anita and TJ Jutte of Fort Recovery, Patty Hunt of Union City, Ohio, Teresa and Tony Homan of Coldwater, and Denice and Kevin Bettinger of Coldwater. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; his siblings and their spouses, Christine and Herb Clark of Franklin, Ohio, Alice Wheeler of Franklin, Effie Henson of Springboro, Corfine and Sonny Price of Middletown, Willie E. and Ethel Lewis of Carlisle, Bobby and Louise Lewis of Franklin, Theo Lewis of Middletown, Gary and Ann Lewis of Middletown, Ray and Gerri Lewis of Franklin, and Jesse and Debbie Lewis of Germantown; and he leaves behind countless nieces, nephews and friends.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018 at Tribute Funeral Homes in Greenville with Pastor Dale Boeger officiating. Burial will follow in Snell Cemetery. Family and friends my visit on Monday, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home, and again on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m., at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to Union City, Ohio Fire & Rescue, 401 E Elm Street, Union City, Ohio 45390.

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.tributefuneralhomes.com.

– Jack L. Riegle, 81, of Greenville, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. A Celebration of Life service was held Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus. Burial is in Greenville Cemetery.

OVERHOLSERJOBES – Geraldine

Overholser-Jobes, 105, of Greenville, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. A Celebration of Life service was held Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, at Tribute Funeral Homes in Greenville. Burial is in Ansonia Cemetery.

BYERS – Herbert Francis Byers, 96, of Greenville, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is at Abbottsville Cemetery.

MONNIN – Vickie L. Monnin, 65, of Versailles, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. A memorial service was held Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles.

KISER – Joyce Ann Kiser, 83, of Greenville, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville campus. Burial will follow in Abbottsville Cemetery.

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– Donald “Duane” Gilbert, 85, of Greenville, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will follow in West Branch Cemetery in Darke County.

FIELD – Marcia K. Field, 67, of Ansonia, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville.

Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018 from 2-5 p.m. in the funeral home.

ZIMMER – Nadine Zimmer, 69, of Arcanum, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2018.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the Pitsburg Church of the Brethren, Arcanum.

SUITTS – Donald Eugene Suitts, 75, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2018. A celebration of life gathering will be held Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 from 1-3 p.m. at Reichard Funeral Home Inc., 400 W. Deerfield Road, Union City, Ind. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

EADLER – Georgia “Ann” Eadler, 79, of Arcanum, died February 2, 2018. Services will be held privately by the family.

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BERGER – Daniel S. Berger, M.D., 66, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. A Celebration of Life service was on Saturday, Feb. 10 at Castine Church of the Brethren Life Center, Arcanum. Burial is in the Greenville Cemetery.

MILLER – Clara L. Miller, 94, of Canal Fulton, Ohio and formerly of Greenville, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. A Celebration of Life service will be held at noon on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville campus. Burial will follow in Greenville Township Memorial Gardens. Family and friends my visit on Monday from 10 a.m. until noon at the funeral home.

FRANTOM – Alice (McKibben) Frantom, 86, of Cape Coral, FL, and formally of Greenville, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville campus. Burial will follow in Teegarden Cemetery.

Family and friends may visit on Saturday from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home.

ROBERTSON – Shirley A. Robertson, 79, of Greenville, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.

There will be a service held on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens, Greenville. Family will receive friends on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

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TCC hosts gospel concert on Feb. 18 GREENVILLE – His Voice Through Us is not your ordinary group. Ray Seaman, his wife Janet Seaman and Eric Shaw came together after being raised in Christian homes

by Godly parents and they love to provide gospel music wherever and whenever the opportunity is available.

They have been involved in music ministry all their lives and they look forward to sharing their music and

testimony about the miraculous power of Jesus Christ, in Greenville. Their style is traditional and their sound has been described as warm, tender, smooth, sincere and stirring, but what means the most to them is hearing that God spoke to someone through hearing their music.

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They are the parents of Christy Gulley and Donnie

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Droesch featured at Lunch & Learn GREENVILLE – This month the Greenville Public Library introduces Karen Droesch, Wayne HeathCare nutritionist, as their speaker at Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 12:30 p.m. Her talk will be “What you put into your body can reduce your risk of chronic disease.”

Karen says “Poor diet can be a contributing factor toward the leading causes of chronic disease; including heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and high blood pressure. There is a lot of misinformation regarding what foods we should be consuming. Join us as we learn about healthy diets

BHS Class of 1968 BRADFORD – The Bradford High School Class of 1968 will be meeting on Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. in the Bradford Public Library’s Community Room. This is the 50th year of their high school graduation and plans need to be made for the reunion on May 19, 2018. All class members are invited to attend in assisting with the plans and letting their voices and ideas be heard.

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and dietary components to reduce your risk of chronic disease.”

The Library is proud to partner with Wayne HealthCare for Lunch and Learn.

Space is limited to 20 participants; if you would like lunch, pre-registration is helpful. The boxed lunch costs $5, provided by the Coffee Pot, and will include a wrap, fruit, salad or soup, and beverage. Or bring your own lunch or come just for the program. To register, call 548-3915.

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PCS Valentine Dance slated GREENVILLE – The public is invited to the PCS Valentine Dance, at PCS, 5844 Jaysville St. Johns Road, Greenville, on Feb. 16, 5:30-8 p.m.

A $5 donation is requested and music will be provided by 2 Crew D.J. The meal includes goulash, breadstick, cole slaw, cookie and drink.

GREENVILLE – St. Mary Catholic Church will be welcoming Father Ben Luedtke on March 3.

He will speak at all of the Masses the weekend of March 3 and 4 in preparation for the Mission Conference hosted by St. Mary’s.

The first topic of his series, Time and Eternity, will be presented Sunday, March 4, 7 p.m., in St. Mary’s Church, 233 W. Third St., Greenville. Each presentation is one-hour and is open to the public with the final talk and special blessing given on Wednesday evening.

Fr. Ben studied at The Angelicum in Rome, was ordained by Pope John Paul II in 1982. He has worked in Italy, Brazil, Canada and the United States. He gives the Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, 30-day, 8-day, 3-day retreats as well as days of recollection. He preaches parish Missions and is a spiritual director for Religious and Laity. At present, he serves Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity and is a spiritual director to several Carmelite monasteries. He gives Theological and Doctrinal Catechesis and specializes in Life Confessions.

When he was studying in Rome, the Professors at the Angelicum defined the Priest as “a sinner chosen from among sinners to help sinners.” Father Ben has made his schedule available this year so that if anyone would like to attend or if one needs to speak with him, or wishes to make a life confession, they will be able to do so.

There will be opportunities each day to receive the Sac-

SCC Ladies Retreat set PLEASANT HILL – Stillwater Community Church Ladies 2018 Retreat is March 10 at Newton High School. The Retreat will begin at 8 a.m. with breakfast and end at 3 p.m.

The theme is “All I’s On You” and their speaker is Melody Mitchell. She is a Youth Supervisor to inner city high schools in Dayton with at-risk youth; a Bible teacher and director of Disaster relief in her church (Salvation Army); and is also a representative for Voice of the Martyrs.

For more information, call 216-4481 or Facebook Stillwater Community Church.

Trinity hosts Lenten services UNION CITY, Ind. – Trinity Lutheran Church in Union City, Ind., extends an invitation to the community to join them this Lenten season. Their Ash Wednesday service will be held Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. The following five Wednesdays will feature a service at 7 p.m. with Pastor Melinda Gapen leading in a series of the Wonders of the Word.

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The Darke County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the name change for two local funeral homes to Tribute Funeral Homes. Eric and Kristin Fee are joined by Herschel and Barbara Fee, funeral home staff, friends and members of the Chamber of Commerce.

Tribute Funeral Homes celebrate name change RYAN BERRY

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GREENVILLE – On Feb. 8, the former Oliver Floyd and Braund Pope Funeral Homes celebrated their new name, Tribute Funeral Homes, with a ribbon cutting celebration at the Greenville campus.

Family, staff, friends and members of the Darke County Chamber of Commerce joined in the celebration.

Eric Fee, owner, pointed out the business had been working on the name change for the past eight years, but it wasn’t until a little over two months ago they learned the law had been changed to where Ohio funeral homes no longer had to carry the

name of the funeral director. According to Eric, the name says what they do, “Create tributes for your family.

Kristin Fee, wife and owner, added a thank you to the community, staff and family that have supported them in this ministry. She explained that it is an honor for people to put their trust in them.

“It’s a sacred thing we do.”

She concluded, “This is the beginning of Celebrating Lives…Serving Families.”

The Fees purchased their New Madison campus, 215 Washington St., 11 years ago and the Greenville campus, 1000 N. Broadway, two years ago.

For more information, visit www.tributefuneralhomes.com.

GREENVILLE – Greenville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7262 hosted a retirement ceremony for U.S. Navy Builder First Class (BU1) Petty Officer Doyle “Dean” Delk, Jr., on Feb. 3.

Delk led the official party from the red carpet to the center of the floor and proceeded to the stage area to be seated with NOSC Columbus Company Commander Jim Prouty.

Performing the National Anthem was local Michelle Fannin. The anthem was followed by the parade of colors conducted by Fred Dean, Rick Hyatt and Lenny Brenner.

Chief Kevin Haneberg served as emcee for the ceremony which honored Delk, who is retiring after 22 years with the U.S. Navy.

“The military retirement ceremony is a timehonored tradition where we pay tribute to a shipmate and recognize years of dedicated service to our nation and the freedoms we all enjoy,” said Haneberg.

Prouty then spoke, “He is selfless, committed, devoted and patriotic. He has a soft spot in his heart for the Seabees.”

A certificate of appreciation from the USN read, “By the authority vested in me, it is my pleasure to ex-

press the grateful appreciation of the U.S. Navy to you for your unselfish, patriotic and devoted service during your loved one’s military career. Your unfailing support and understanding helped immeasurably to make possible this lasting contribution to the nation.

To those who say a single person cannot make a difference, I say wrong. With his service to the Navy now complete, he will be able to spend more time with you in the future.”

In his presentation, Delk said, “I had a very tremendous career. My parents moved on me. Is that fitting or what? But, I found them. I served in countries I don’t want to go back to. I lost a lot while I was gone. I missed a lot of special events (back home). The community as a whole was there for me, and my neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Boyer took care of my home while I was gone. I met and made a lot of friends. There were a lot of good times, and had bad times, too. When I was wounded on my second tour, I got sent to California for nine months. All I wanted to do was be with my family. They brought my family to me. Help somebody in uniform if they need help. Lend an ear and be a friend.”

Delk entered the Navy the first time on Feb. 11, 1982, where he served as a boatswain mate for three years, then was in the re-

Greenville VFW Commander Dean Delk presented a check for $1,250 on behalf of the VFW to Jennifer Bruns, director of Big Brothers Big Sisters.

The presentation was made at the end of Delk’s retirement ceremony last Saturday at the VFW. (Linda Moody photo)

serves for a year and half.

It was after 9-11 that he opted to re-enter the military, serving as a builder in the Seabees.

Delk said he was deployed two times during his first stint, and three times during his second stint. Then, he spent time in Spain, Kuwait and Iraq.

He has earned accommodation achievement awards from the Army, Navy and Coast Guard.

He was also among those who have received the National Defense Medal, which goes to those who serve under war conditions. “I have seven rows of ribbons,” said Delk, who

graduated from Greenville High School in 1981.

Delk said he was in Kuwait when he received a shoulder injury.

“Iraq was my roughest deployment with special forces,” he said. “It changed me most according to my kids. I don’t see it, but they do.”

He is currently in his first year as commander of the local VFW. At the close of the program, Delk, on behalf of the Greenville VFW of which he is commander, presented a check for $1,250 to Jennifer Bruns of Big Brothers Big Sisters.

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GREENVILLE – For the second time this school year, Dairy King made a visit to reward students at Greenville Elementary.

On Friday, Feb. 1, nearly 400 third- and fourthgraders who had met their reading goals were treated to afternoon ice cream sundaes, thanks to Stephanie Baumgardner, one of the co-owners of the Greenville ice cream shop.

According to literacy coordinator Edwina Thomas, students set personal reading goals at the beginning of the school year through an online measures of academic progress (MAP) program.

“The students take a test in the fall to establish their baseline. The program calculates a reasonable goal for each student,” Thomas said.

Students take another test later in the school year to measure their progress at meeting their individual reading goals.

Classroom teachers, Thomas explained, work daily to enforce the MAP program with their students.

Third-grader Meadow Murphy, 8, said she has been “learning how to use bigger words and phrases” as one of her MAP goals, while Brooklyn Compton, also 8 and in third grade, said she was working on “how to easily read without stopping” by “looking ahead” as she was learning new words.

According to Laura Bemus, Greenville’s assistant superintendent, students in grades K - 10 are assessed three times per year using NWEA MAP online assessments in reading and math. “Teachers receive results and data immediately.

The data gives teachers an understanding of each student’s learning needs and strengths, including growth and skill mastery,” Bemus explained. “This information helps teachers to target instruction, set goals, and administrators to make well-informed system-wide decisions.”

GREENVILLE – A motion approved by the Darke County Fair Board at a special meeting in January requiring all junior fair participants to submit an upto-date project book before being allowed to exhibit at the fair has been determined to be null and void.

Rhonda Williams, Darke County Extension Office, chastised the board for approving the motion on several levels, including the legality of the decision.

The fair board is required to follow rules set forth by the Ohio Revised Code and did not list the issue on the agenda for the special session. Williams also expressed her concern the

senior fair board did not get input from the junior fair board when making a decision regarding junior fair participants. “This is the second time that I know of that you’ve passed a rule that junior fair had no input,” she said. “You can’t dictate that (the project book requirement) to my program. Project books are not part of the fair display.”

Williams also expressed concern that not all junior fair participants, such as Boys and Girls Club, We Are the Majority, and Gateway Youth, are required to complete a project book. “I can tell you they probably don’t have books. So if it is going for one organization it is going across the board,” she said.

Thomas Shaw, board member, agreed that Wil-

liams was correct in saying the passage of the rule at the Jan. 17 meeting was illegal. “Right now there is no such rule.”

The fair board did approve additions to the dog committee’s schedule during the fair. The additions will keep dogs in the Dog Barn throughout the fair with the exception of Tuesday which will be a transition/reset day. The first weekend will again feature junior fair participants.

Becky Baker, of the dog committee, informed the board the committee has raised approximately $25,000 towards a new dog barn. The board asked when those funds would be transferred to the fair board. Baker explained the committee has not voted to make that transfer and

doesn’t know when that will take place.

In other business, the board: * Agreed to develop an app for the Darke County Fair. * Agreed to set a deadline of noon on the first Friday of the fair for all species, with the exception of open class shows, to be on the fairgrounds. Board members cited safety issues with fairgoers and vehicles loading and unloading at a time when the fair is experiencing heavy traffic. The motion passed 9-1 with Brian Rismiller casting the dissenting vote.

The next regular meeting of the Darke County Fair Board will be March 7, 7:30 p.m., Secretary’s Office, Darke County Fairgrounds.

City responds to being dropped from committee RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – During the Tuesday Greenville City Council meeting, the city responded to the Darke County Commission’s decision to drop a city representative from the Countywide Public Safety Communications System Advisory Committee. On Jan. 29, the commission voted to reduce the number of representatives on the committee citing the city doing “their own dispatch” when the county makes the move to

the MARCS communication system. Commissioner Mike Rhoades stated, “They have nothing with us on the communication end of it.”

Safety and Service Director Curt Garrison shared three instances within the last 30 days where the city and the Darke County Sheriff’s Department has worked together to resolve issues and keep local citizens safe – Walgreens robbery, barricaded individual on 12th Street and most recently a pursuit from Walnut to Water Street that ended in a crash at Water and Vine Streets.

Garrison said, “The ability of our two departments, that being the city police department and the Darke County Sheriff’s Department, their ability to communicate via radio is paramount to the safety of our employees and the safety of our citizens. Although the administration and elected officials of both the city and county choose to ‘do business differently’ the goal of both departments is to get the job done and to go home; for employees to go home safely to their families each day.”

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He concluded by noting, “We appreciate their help and we will most definitely assist them in any way that we can when requested.”

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GREENVILLE – Grand jury indictments for February were conducted Monday, Feb. 6.

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Attorney Randall Breaden entered a not guilty plea for Steinke, who will next appear in court Feb. 26.

Robert Walker, 25, of Dayton, is charged with a ďŹ fth-degree felony count of drug possession. He appeared via video conference from the Darke County Jail, where he is being held on a $12,500 bond. His next court date is Feb. 26.

Damon Gilbert, 21, of Union City, Ind. is charged with a ďŹ fth-degree felony of possession of methamphetamine. He is free on a posted bond and will appear in court Feb. 15.

Indicted on two counts, including the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and DUI was Christopher Elliott, 33, of Greenville.

Rohrer was appointed to represent Elliott, who is free on his own recognizance. His next court appearance is scheduled for March 15.

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Hein also conducted two video arraignments on Tuesday.

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The 3rd degree felony carries a three-year prison sentence and a $10,000 ďŹ ne. Deal’s pre-trial is set for March 15. His attorney David Rohrer entered a not guilty plea on Tuesday. According to Green, Deal “demonstrated a willingness to run from authorityâ€? and drug use was involved in the January incident. On Jan. 10, a $10,000 bond was set, which remains in effect.

Tyler Riggs was incarcerated after being charged with one count of aggravated possession of oxycodone. Riggs was released on his own recognizance and ordered by Hein to hire an attorney within the next week. A status hearing was set for March 16. If found guilty, Riggs could face 12 months in jail and a $2,500 ďŹ ne.

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Hein set Keen’s bond at $5,000.

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Arcanum Elementary prepares for new kindergarteners ARCANUM – Arcanum Elementary is excited to welcome a new class of kindergarten students for the 2018-2019 school year.

Kindergarten screening for all children who turn ďŹ ve on or before Aug. 1 and plan to attend Arcanum Elementary during the 2018-2019 school year will take place March 22 and March 23.

Please call Arcanum Elementary at 692-5174 x 1339 to schedule your screening appointment.

The screening and conference time will last one to two hours. A parent and the child will need to be there the entire time. While the children are being screened,

there will be an informational Jumpstart program for the parents. Following the screening, the results and recommendations will be reviewed with the parent.

A parent may then register their child April 5-6 from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. by returning the registration packet handed out at screening with all forms completed.

Evening hours will also be available for registration on April 5 from 5-7 p.m. Please use the main entrance for both screening and registration.

When returning the completed registration packet, parents must bring the

child’s birth certiďŹ cate; social security card; custody papers, if applicable; parent photo ID; and proof of residency showing the parent’s name and address, such as a utility bill, homeowners/ renters insurance bill, or rental/purchase agreement.

Parents wishing to have their child attend Arcanum

Elementary through open enrollment may ďŹ ll out an open enrollment application for consideration. Approval of open enrollment is subject to the district’s open enrollment policy JECBB – Admission of Interdistrict Transfer Students and can be viewed on the district’s webpage under the Board of

Education tab. The policy contains important information including guidelines for the order of acceptance and potential reasons for denial of the request.

If a parent does not have their child’s birth certiďŹ cate, any Department of Health in Ohio has access to the records for all births in Ohio.

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They are open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. They can be reached at 548-4196, or at www.darkecountyhealth. org.

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Village Green hosts Charity Painting Party GREENVILLE – Village Green Health Campus, a Trilogy senior living community, invites community members to join them for their Charity Painting Party on Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Village Green Health Campus.

For $45 per painter, attendees will be able to create a masterpiece worthy of a place of honor on any wall. Make it Take it Paint Party will be leading the class as participants create a picture of a gorgeous winter tree set against a deep blue sky. To inspire guests’ creativity, Village Green will be serving up free wine, snacks, and nonalcoholic beverages. All proceeds from the Charity Painting Party will beneďŹ t the Greenville Public Library.

Seating is limited, and reservations are required.

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Historic Tax Credit Coffee Session in Greenville COLUMBUS – Heritage Ohio announced the latest in their Historic Tax Credit Coffee series set for Feb. 23. Heritage Ohio created the series to introduce individuals and communities to the concept of rehabilitating older commercial buildings, using the federal 20 percent and Ohio 25 percent historic tax credits and introducing the people who run the program on behalf of Ohio’s De-

velopment Services Agency and the State Historic Preservation OfďŹ ce.

Heritage Ohio’s director, Joyce Barrett, summarized the workshop concept: “We recognized there is an audience that just wants a brief introduction, before they commit to hours of research.

In one quick hour we can show how it works and introduce the people who manage the program. They

are great people working to help get buildings restored, not faceless bureaucrats.�

The program will be brought to Darke County through the partnership of Heritage Ohio and Main Street Greenville. Individuals can attend the session which will be held at The A & B Coffee and Cake Co. from 2:30–3:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23.

Presenting the program will be Nathan Bevil, a reviewer with the department at the State Historic Preservation OfďŹ ce which reviews the historic integrity of the proposed work, Lisa Brownell, program manager at the Ohio Development Services OfďŹ ce who assists applicants in applying for

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GREENVILLE – Aktion Club, in conjunction with Kiwanis and Key Club of Greenville, is competing against three other counties (Logan, Miami and Shelby) in collecting the most non-perishable food items for Kiwanis Governor’s First Family Project – Feeding Ohio’s Children.

All items donated in Darke County will stay in Darke County.

Please consider donating non-perishable food items for a worthy cause.

Food items can be brought to the Community First Department of Darke DD for collection. For questions, contact Sue Huston at (937) 459-4629 or Cheryl Pressly at (937) 459-4627.

DCRTA scholarships

DARKE CO. – The Darke County Retired Teachers Association will be awarding three $400 scholarships to provide funds for a student who is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.

The scholarship is available to any Darke County high school senior expecting to graduate by June 2018. The student must have been accepted by a college of education as a full-time student working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Education.

Applications are available from Darke County High School’s Guidance Counselors or you may receive one by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to DCRTA Scholarship, 6555 Beamsville Webster Road, Versailles, Ohio 45380. Applications must be received no later than March 31.

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the competitive Ohio program, and Barb Powers, who oversees the National Register process for Ohio which is the qualifying designation necessary to use some of the historic tax credits.

The “coffees� will take place in a whirlwind tour of four communities on Feb. 23: Xenia 9 a.m., Eaton at 11:30 a.m., Greenville at 2:30 p.m. and Troy at 4:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend.

Main Street Greenville is a non-proďŹ t organization that supports downtown Greenville, Ohio through stimulating and supporting revitalization efforts, historic preservation, and economic growth. Learn more about the organization on their website, www.mainstreetgreenville.org, or follow them on Facebook. You can contact them at info@ mainstreetgreenville.org or 937-548-4998.

United Way taking applications GREENVILLE – The Darke County United Way recently announced that applications for 2018 funding are currently available.

There are two types of funding applications, Partner Program and the Community Fund. Applicants for both funds are reviewed by the local, volunteer Board of Directors and a team of community volunteers through a process meeting professional standards for nonproďŹ t management practices, ďŹ nancial management, and service provision.

To apply your organization must be a 501c3 health and human service non-proďŹ t in establishment for at least one year serving Darke County.

The Partner Program Grant is for agencies requesting $5,000 or more from the Darke County United Way. Partner Program Grants are

reserved for agencies working in the areas of health, education, and income stability. Applications for the Partner Program Grant are due to the Darke County United Way ofďŹ ce by Friday, March 16, at noon.

The Community Fund Grant is for agencies requesting $5,000 or less from the Darke County United Way. Community Fund Grants are open to any 501c3 agency serving Darke County. Priority will be given to agencies working in the health and human service ďŹ eld.

There is no speciďŹ c deadline for the Community Fund.

Applications will be received year-round and voted on by the Board of Directors.

Applications are available by contacting the Darke County United Way OfďŹ ce at 207 E. Fourth Street, PO Box 716, Greenville, OH or 937-547-1272.

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Fiber Fest welcomes woodworking spooner PORTLAND, Ind. – Musicians have long used a variety of instruments to entertain crowds for centuries. One of the most interesting and storied instruments used involves spoons. American folk music has a rich history, which includes musicians using spoons that are sometimes accompanied by jugs and washboards.

The method as to how spoons are played is simple, as it involves the musician setting a rhythm and hitting the spoons against one’s knee and palm of hand.

Every year, during the second weekend of March, Dick Reel entertains a multitude of visitors who attend the Jay County Fiber Arts Festival in Portland, Ind. Reel is often dressed in his signature attire of suspenders and

a long sleeve-shirt.

Attendees of the Fiber Arts Festival are often scene marveling at Reel’s talents of creating music with spoons. It is a known fact that many of those who attend the Fiber Arts Festival always make it a special priority to visit with Reel and witness his playing of spoons.

Reel’s hobbies involve woodworking with various varieties of wood. He also enjoys demonstrating his woodworking skills, as he has done for several years at the Jay County Fiber Arts Festival. Woodworking accomplishments of Reel involves his philanthropic donation of his specialty crafted wooden benches to the Laporte County 4-H Auction and the Purdue Agriculture Alumni. Over the years, Reel’s donated, crafted wooden

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Notable awards that Reel has been the recipient of includes: Bob Hiler Outstanding Alumni Leadership Award, John P. Daley Jaycees Community Leadership Award, LaPorte County Historical Society Historian of the Year Award and Purdue Alumni Certificate of Distension Award. Reel’s accomplishments also include the Pioneer Land, which he helped develop that is found at the Laporte County, Indiana Fairgrounds.

Organizers of the Jay County Fiber Arts Festival are honored to have such a remarkable and talented musician and woodworker participate at the event. The Jay County Fiber Arts Festival will occur Friday, March 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, March 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Fiber Arts Festival, which features classes, fiber artists, food, vendors and demonstrations is located at the Jay Community Center, 115 E. Water St., Portland, Ind. Mark your calendars now to attend and check out all the offerings, including Reel’s wooden demonstrations and playing of spoons. If you are interested at learning more about this event, visit http:// www.visitjaycounty. com/fiberfest or contact Fiber Arts Festival organizers directly at 260-7263366.

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Family Health is Training the Next Generation of Providers GREENVILLE – In 2013, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) projected there would be a shortage of 20,400 primary care physicians by 2020, nationally.

With the expansion of the Affordable Care Act, the number increased to 45-50,000 by 2025 with some estimates as high as 90,000.

Rural and underserved areas feel the biggest impact of the shortage as clinics struggle to recruit and retain the clinical workforce necessary to meet patient needs.

In response, Family Health Services has taken a proactive role in finding solutions for Darke County. Engaging the right candidates and exposing them to rural healthcare through emersion and education are the highest priorities. Their hope is students walk away more informed and feel at home, professionally, in a rural healthcare setting.

Family Health’s vision is not limited to primary care

physicians, but also extends opportunities to physician assistants, nurse practitioners, dental residents, pharmacy students, and even high school students who may be considering a career in the medical field.

The last two articles focused on Family Health’s partnerships with The Ohio State University, Wright State University, and New York University to bring medical and dental students and residents to Darke County. This third and final article highlights their work with local pharmacy programs.

Under the direction of Janell Claudy, RPH, Family Health Pharmacy hosts students from the colleges of pharmacy at Ohio North-

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ern, University of Toledo, Cedarville University and Findlay University. First year students, typically from Cedarville, put in around five hours per week in the pharmacy to get general experience. Each student is mentored by one of the pharmacists on staff. “Pharm D” students working to complete their doctorate in pharmacy spend 4-6 weeks at Family Health as part of their handson immersion experience.

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They not only receive training specific to rural healthcare, but give presentations to the clinical staff on the latest resources and drugs on the market.

It is a unique way our staff is able to stay current on cutting edge resources and new ideas about comprehensive patient care. One student has requested to come back and complete her residency in Darke County. Other students have gone on to seek work in rural or community healthcare settings.

Family Health continues to cultivate relationships with regional, statewide, and national organizations to give students an opportunity to work and live in our community. Their hope in the near future is to partner with an optometry school looking to place their residents and students in a rural healthcare experience.

In the last year, Family Health has hosted 21 dental students, 2 dental residents, 7 medical students, 9 nurse practitioners, 4 physician assistants, 6 Pharm D students, 3 pharmacy interns, 3 first year pharmacy students, and 3 high school students.

This would not have been possible without the willingness of our many providers to give of their time, the openness of our patients allow these men and women to learn, and the support of our local community to make them feel at home. Family Health would like to thank Wayne Healthcare for assisting with housing and supplemental rural hospital experiences for the students.

Training the next generation of providers is just one way Family Health is laying a foundation for a long term future of “…building healthy lives together.”

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PCAA plans spring break art camps in Eaton EATON – The Preble County Art Association is offering art camps April 2-6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Visual Art Center. With school out for Spring Break, it’s a perfect time to have fun and get creative at the art center.

Parents can sign up kids ages 5-12 for one day or all five. The cost is $30 per day member $38 per day for a nonmember. Anyone is eligible to purchase a PCAA membership.

Students in sev-

enth grade or higher may apply to volunteer as camp assistants. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. each morning for drop off convenience, but kids may want to bring an activity to occupy themselves until the 9 a.m. start time. PCAA will provide both a morning and afternoon snack but campers will need to bring their own lunch.

Camp themes are as follows: Monday, April 2: PLAY AND CLAY – Campers are

going to get playful with all things clay! Kids will use their imagination to build and experiment with clay all day long.

Tuesday, April 3: THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS – Pets will be the muse for camp. Campers will create masterpieces from paint, collage, and mixed media all about the animals they love. There will even be real live pet interactions at the art center to serve as inspiration.

Wednesday, April 4: WILD

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The great outdoors and wild animals will be the inspiration for today’s camp. Kids will get their hands dirty, creating collages and exploring new artistic techniques in this nature inspired camp.

Thursday, April 5: CREATE AND COOK – Who says you can’t play with your food? This camp is all about making art you can eat and creating fun sculptures and paintings inspired by our favorite snacks.

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SION – It is all about color. Kids will explore colorful experiments from unconventional materials, make bright paintings, and there will be tie dye.

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29. PCAA will be closed March 30 and 31. Payment must be made at time of reservations as space is limited. The PCAA is located at 601 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton. Call them at 937-456-3999 or email at classes@preblearts.org.

The PCAA is a not for profit arts organization dedicated to enriching lives with art and culture.

New Harness Racing 4-H club forming

GREENVILLE – The county’s new Harness Racing 4-H Club will host a membership drive at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11 at the Darke County Fairgrounds in Greenville.

Meet at the speed office.

There will be info about the new club forming and also a barn tour.

Club advisers are Emily Hay and Dalton Walls.

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MODERN FURNITURE (2) La-Z-Boy Rocker/Recliners (Burgundy) (Nice); 2 Sets of Oak Lamp & Coffee Tables; 4 Ft. Maple China Cabinet; Maple Table & (4) Chairs (carries its own leaves); Maple Dresser, Mirror & Night Stand; 3-Cushion Sofa, Green Plaid w/Oak Trim; Oak 5-Drawer Chest of Drawers; Maple Dresser & Mirror; (3) Maple Single Beds; La-Z-Boy Rocker/Recliner (Dk. Tan); 4 Ft. Round Maple Dining Table & (4) Roller Chairs; Large Mans La-Z-Boy Recliner; Metal Hall Tree; Brown Stripped Rocker/Recliner; Pair of Octagon Lamp Tables; Wood Desk; several Standing Lamps; 2 Door Metal Cabinet; 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers (Oak); 7 Dr. Metal Filing Cabinet; 4 Ft. Elec. Air Hockey Table; 3 Pc. Oak & Plaid Living Room Set including Sofa, Rocker & Chair; Green Love Seat w/Oak Trim; Maple Rocker; sev. Rush Bottom Chairs; Computer Desk (Nice); sev. Nice Stands; Sharp Aquos 52” Flat Screen TV; Sears Stereo Turn Table System w/Speakers.

ANTIQUE FURNITURE 5 Drawer Tiger Oak Dresser w/Mirror; Sellers Kitchen Table w/Formica Pull Out Top; 50’s Mirrored Shadow Box; Mersman Duncan Phyfe Round Lamp Table; Mersman Duncan Phyfe Drum Table & 2 Tier Lamp Table; Walnut 6 Tier Corner Shelf; several Wood Hall Trees; Early Wood Corner Shelf; Child’s Rocker; Cast Iron Patio Table; Primitive Wood Shelf; several Wood Book Shelves; Oak Dbl. Drop Gate Leg Dining Table w/(2) Rush Bottom Chairs; Early Camel Back Trunk; (2) Children’s School Desk Chairs; (2) Cosco Step Stools.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Oil Lamp; Versailles, Ohio 1940 & 1941 Yearbooks; World Globe; 7x50 Binoculars; (3) Glass Paper Weights; 1 Gal. White Crock; Crock Batter Bowls; Pyrex Bowls; 3 Cats Cast Iron Door Stop; Cast Dog Nut Cracker; Cast Turtle; Wood Rolling Pin; Alabaster Dog; Steer Horns; Pair of Brass Geese; Super Nice Quilt; Metal Bread Box; Radio Flyer Wagon; AMF #438 Pedal Tractor; numerous Cigar Boxes; Early Buttons; sev. Early Ladies Hats & Boxes; Charles Pretzels Can; several Smoking Pipes; China Ladies Head Vase; Wood Doll Cradle; Sharpening Stihl; (2) Iron Skillets; sev. Pocket Knives including “Buck” & Old Timers; (2) Wicker Picnic Baskets; Graduated Set of Pyrex Bowls; (2) Satin Gone With The Wind Style Lamps; 55-T Bird & 65 Mustang Die Cast Cars; Willow Tree Figurine Music Box; Green Jadeite Bowl; misc. Costume Jewelry, Necklaces, Bracelets, Etc.; Jewelry Polishing Equipment.

HOUSEHOLD & MISC. Sentry Combination/Key Locking Safe; Sanyo DVD Player; RCA Radio w/Speakers; Kenmore Port. Sweeper; (2) Sunbeam Stand Mixers; (3) Camping Lanterns; Pressure Cookers; Pots; Pans; Elec. Kitchen Appliances; Kit. Utensils; Silverware; Fishing Rod/Reel; Lures; Bird House Cookie Jar; Vision Glass Cookware; Baking Dishes; sev. Sets of China Dishes; Corelle Ware Dishes; Tupperware; sev. Radios; Cutlery Set; Table Covers; Handy Work; Towels; Blankets; Bedding; Afghans; G.E. Microwave Oven; Window Air Conditioner; Realistic Stereo Turntable; (2) Standing Fans; sev. Lawn Chairs; set of Corn Hole Boards; sev. Coolers; numerous Table Lamps; Knick Knacks; Hitachi VCR/DVD; (2) Whirlpool Air Purifiers.

MERLE NEWBAUER – ESTATE Jennifer Newbauer & Emily Clark ~ Co-Administrators Travis Fliehman, Attorney. DC Case #: 2017-1-216 MR. & MRS. BOB CAIN & ROBERT & DOUG ELEY

Office: 937.316.8400 Cell: 937.459.7686 Michel Werner Auctioneer

• ALL items must be paid for the day of auction.

• ALL items are sold as is.

• We must collect sales tax (EXCEPT on titled vehicles).

• TERMS: Cash or Good Check with Proper Photo ID; Visa / MC / Discover accepted with a 3% Clerk Fee added.

• Visit us online @ www.auctionzip.com and enter USER I.D. #8673 for photos and information.

• Food Available on Site!

• Preview day on Friday, February 16th from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. • REMEMBER: +++Never, Ever a Buyer’s (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions…What You Bid Is What You Pay! We work for our sellers, we appreciate our buyers, and we love our profession! Kirby & Staff

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MEETING WILL BE AT 1 POP RITE DR.

The Zoning Appeals Board will be addressing a rezoning/variance request applied for

by MBK Quality Homes, LLC & Douglas & Theresa Sutton (represented by Derrick Robinson). Current setback of 28’ doesn’t meet zoning code R1C and plat restriction of 40’ setback. All interested parties should plan to attend this meeting to advise the board of your objections and/or approval of this zoning request.

Mayor Judith Foureman 2/11 1T

New moves keep fitness fun at the Y GREENVILLE – The second challenge of the year has been posted at the YMCA of Darke County, and area residents are encouraged to participate and earn their place on the Challenge Board.

Studies have shown it takes about a month to develop a new habit, so in 2018, the YMCA of Darke County will be issuing a new 30-day challenge each month to help area residents make

NOTICE OF PRIVATE SALE OF TWO (2) TRACTS OF FARM REAL ESTATE BY SEALED BIDS HAROLD V. FRENCH, BY HIS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT STEVEN FRENCH, SHALL OFFER AT PRIVATE SALE BY SEALED BIDS TWO (2) TRACTS OF BARE FARM REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TRACT 1 SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF DARKE, STATE OF OHIO, AND TOWNSHIP OF BUTLER AND BEING THAT PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-THREE (23), TOWNSHIP TEN (10), RANGE TWO (2) EAST, LYING WEST OF FEDERAL HIGHWAY 127 CONTAINING 34.32 ACRES MORE OR LESS, SUBJECT TO ALL LEGAL HIGHWAYS. ENGINEER’S I.D. D81-0-210-23-00-00-302-00 TRACT 2 SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF DARKE, STATE OF OHIO, AND TOWNSHIP OF BUTLER AND BEING 20 ACRES OF LAND OFF THE EAST SIDE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-TWO (22), TOWNSHIP TEN (10), AND RANGE TWO (2) EAST; THE WEST LINE OF SAID 20 ACRES RUNNING NORTH TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID QUARTER SECTION AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID QUARTER SECTION. ENGINEER’S I.D. D81-0-210-22-00-00-201-00 BOTH TRACTS ARE SUBJECT TO ALL LEASES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY OF RECORD SAID BARE FARM REAL ESTATE IS BEING OFFERED AS FOLLOWS: THE SUBJECT TRACTS ARE BEING SOLD “AS IS”.

THE SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS. SAID SEALED BIDS MAY BE DELIVERED TO THE LAW OFFICE OF DYNES & DYNES, LLC, 2840 ALT. ST. RT. 49 N, SUITE B, ARCANUM, OH 45304 PRIOR TO THE DATE OF BID OPENING OR MAY BE SUBMITTED ON DATE OF BID OPENING BUT PRIOR TO BID OPENING. BIDDERS MAY SUBMIT A BID ON EACH TRACT AND/OR ON BOTH TRACTS TOGETHER. ALL BIDDERS WHO HAVE SUBMITTED SEALED BIDS MAY BE PRESENT AT THE OPENING OF THE BIDS. SAID SEALED BIDS SHALL BE OPENED ON THE 13TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2018, AT 10:00 A.M. AT WHICH TIME ANY BIDDER MAY INCREASE HIS/HER BID. SAID BIDS SHALL BE OPENED AT THE BUTLER TOWNSHIP ROOM, LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF U.S. ROUTE 127 AND GRUBBS-REX ROAD, ARCANUM, OH 45304.

THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER(S) SHALL EXECUTE A NON-CONTINGENT CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAID REAL ESTATE. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER SHALL MAKE A TEN PERCENT (10%) EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE ON DATE OF SALE. THE BALANCE OF SAID PURCHASE PRICE SHALL BE DUE AND PAYABLE UPON DELIVERY OF FIDUCIARY DEED WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS. SUCCESSFUL BIDDER RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INSTALLMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS WHICH ARE DUE IN JUNE/JULY, 2018 AND ALL SUCH TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS DUE AND PAYABLE THEREAFTER. POSSESSION OF EACH TRACT SHALL BE GIVEN UPON DELIVERY OF FIDUCIARY DEED. ANY STATEMENTS MADE ON DAY OF SALE SHALL TAKE PRIORITY OVER ANY STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS ADVERTISEMENT. BID PACKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE LAW OFFICE OF DYNES & DYNES, LLC, 2840 ALT. ST. RT. 49 N. SUITE B, ARCANUM, OH 45304 OR CALL (937) 692-5712.

1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 4T

REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FROM PROFESSIONAL DESIGN FIRMS AND STATEMENTS OF INTEREST

The Village of Arcanum, Darke County, Ohio hereby requests that design firms interested in providing professional Architectural and Engineering design services to The Village of Arcanum for the project described in this announcement submit statements of qualifications and interest.

The Village of Arcanum intends to contract for architectural services for construction of a new municipal facility. Architectural firms interested in being considered for a contract to provide the required services must reply in writing with a statement of qualifications no later than 11:00 am on February 16, 2018. Statements received after this date will not be considered.

Statements of qualifications should include information regarding the firm’s history; education, technical training and experience of owners and key technical personnel; the technical expertise of the firm’s current staff; the firms experience in designing similar projects; ability of the firm to complete the Project, including availability of the firm’s staff and other equipment and resources to achieve completion of the project; past performance as reflected in evaluations of previous and current clients with respect to factors such as control costs, quality of work, and meeting deadlines; the firm’s equipment and facilities; references; and any previous work performed for The Village of Arcanum.

Statement of qualifications should be transmitted to: Bill Kessler, Village Administrator Village of Arcanum 1 Pop Rite Drive P.O. Box 398 Arcanum, OH 45304 As required by Ohio Revised Code 153.65-71, responding firms will be evaluated and ranked in order of their qualifications. Following this evaluation, The Village of Arcanum will enter contract negotiations with the most highly qualified firm.

The preliminary project description is as follows: The Project: Construction of a New Municipal and Police Building Location:

Albright St. Arcanum, Darke, Ohio

Description of Services:

Architectural and Engineering Services for Building Analysis; Building Design; Construction Documents; Bidding

Requested:

Specifications; Construction Administration and additional Construction Administration and Coordination responsibilities

Project Budget: Budget to be developed by Design Professional and approved by Village of Arcanum Source of Funding:

USDA

Project Schedule:

The Village of Arcanum anticipates completion of project by end of 2018

wellness a habit.

The challenges are self-guided and self-monitored, and they will cover a variety of areas in keeping with the Y’s holistic philosophy for overall wellness.

“Our new wellness challenges are meant to provide that extra bit of motivation when you need it,” explained Sam Casalano, CEO of the Darke County YMCA. “Sometimes you just need some kind of goal to keep you going.”

Although the challenges will be issued at the beginning of each month, participants are welcome to join in at any time and progress at their own pace. Participants who complete a challenge

are invited to turn in their challenge form and have their photo taken to display on the Challenge Board in the YMCA lobby. (Fun poses are encouraged!)

February’s challenge – Mix It Up! – invites participants to try new things in their workout. Ever

done a burpee?

Skater slide? Bicycle crunch? The guide book at both the Greenville and Versailles branches will show challengers how to work some new moves to keep their workouts fresh and fun.

Those who would like to participate in the challenges are

PAINTING PARTY HELD

GREENVILLE – A painting party was recently presented at Heartland of Greenville, with Heartland Hospice and American Nursing Care. Tammy Sharpe was the instructor. She is the owner of Painting Memories. All proceeds went to the Alzheimer’s Association, Miami Valley Chapter.

Earn & Learn with Help Me Grow GREENVILLE – The new Help Me Grow “Earn & Learn” program supports new and expectant parents.

Parenting is one of the hardest jobs in the world. Help Me Grow home visitors can provide caring support and reliable information on the topics that matter.

Whether it’s how to soothe a crying baby, how to manage sleep (the parent’s included) or how to deal with the stresses of parenting, Help Me Grow nurses are here for a little added support. While listening to needs and concerns, they work to empower to make their own decisions about what is best for both them and their baby.

The goals of the program are to: 1) increase healthy pregnancies; 2) improve parenting confidence and competence; 3) improve child health, development and school readiness; and 4) increase family connectedness to community & social support.

To qualify for the program an individual must be pregnant for the first time or have a child less than sixmonths of age.

The program provides home visits

by Health Department nursing division staff. The staff help educate individuals on topics that are of interest to pregnant moms or moms with new babies. They also provide community resource education.

The visits are provided as often as an individual would like or need.

The visits can be completed in the home, at the health department, or in whatever setting the participant chooses.

Besides the education and community resource value of the home visits participants earn Help Me Grow bucks. The bucks can be saved to purchase larger needed items for their child or they can be spent on smaller items as they earn them.

Some Examples of items that can

be earned include cribs, pack n plays, bassinets, toddler beds, car seats, swings, boosters, baby food, bottles,

and diapers.

The Program is free of charge. In order to get started in the program, call (937)547-9392.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAM EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR

Notice is hereby given that the Civil Service Commission of the City of Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, will hold a written examination for the position of Emergency Communications Operator (ECO) for the City of Greenville, Ohio, on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 6:00 pm in the Greenville Municipal Building Basement Classroom, 100 Public Square, Greenville, Ohio 45331. 2017 salary range: $15.72 to $22.16 hourly, plus benefits. Salary for 2018 to be determined.

Additional information, including minimum requirements; a detailed job description; the addition of credits; and how to obtain an application is available on-line at cityofgreenville. org or from the Office of the Mayor in the Municipal Building at 100 Public Square, Greenville, Ohio 45331, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on Fridays.

An application fee of $25.00 must accompany the application upon submission. Completed applications are due to the Office of the Mayor no later than 4:00 pm on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 to be eligible to take the examination.

The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer, m/f 2/4, 2/11, 2/18 3T

CLASSIFIEDS WORK! 1-800-548-5312

invited to see the Y staff to get started.

For more information, stop by the Greenville branch at 301 Wagner Avenue (937-548-3777) or the Versailles branch at 10242 Versailles-SE Road (937-526-4488).

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF ARCANUM ZONING & PLANNING APPEALS BOARD ZONING AMENDMENT HEARING THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 7:00 P.M.

NOTICE

The Board of Elections’ Board members will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 for the February regular meeting and petition certification.

The Board meets in the office located at 300 Garst Avenue, Greenville.

CITY OF GREENVILLE On February 6, 2018, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: • Ordinance #18-11 supplemental appropriations • Ordinance #18-12 establish wages for the various employees of the City of Greenville not covered by wage agreements. This ordinance has an emergency clause.

• Ordinance #18-13 authorize entry into a Police vehicle service agreement with the Darke County Commissioners • Resolution #18-14 authorize the disposition of no longer needed motor vehicle • Resolution #18-15 authorize the disposition of no longer needed dump truck • Resolution #18-16 authorize submission of proposal with ODOT for grants for other than urbanized areas the Ohio elderly and disabled transit fare assistance program and execution of a contract with ODOT upon grant proposal acceptance for calendar year 2019 • Resolution #18-17 authorize the Public Transportation Director to purchase through ODOT, State administrative services, in conjunction with the 2019 grant proposal, certain equipment used in connection with the City public transportation program • Resolution #18-18 authorize the S/S Dir. to enter into a contract with Oaks Engineering, LLC for the rendering of professional engineering services in 2018 • Resolution #18-19 authorize the S/S Dir. to enter into a contract with American Air Balance, LLC • Resolution #18-20 authorize the S/S Dir. to enter into a contract for the purchase of MARCS equipment • Resolution #18-21 authorize the disposition of no longer needed engineering equipment • Resolution #18-22 authorize the S/S Dir. to enter into a contract with Hull & Associates, Inc. for the rendering of professional consulting services • Resolution #18-23 approve a contract with ODOT for the reconstruction of Fourth/ Sweitzer Streets This legislation can be read and examined in its entirety at the office of the City Auditor, Room 200, Municipal Building, Greenville, Ohio, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. on Friday.

Approved: Eric Brand, Law Director Vicki Harris, Clerk of Council City of Greenville 2/11, 2/18 2T

NEW MADISON SUPERMARKET CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE

www.facebook.com/newmadisonsupermarket FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF OVER 80 SALE ITEMS!

Copy of entire ad available at the store starting Monday morning.

AD PRICES IN EFFECT MON., FEB. 12 - SAT., FEB. 17, 2018 HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 8-9, Sun. 10-8 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES - NO DEALER PURCHASE * Eligible additional purchase requirements for sale prices do not include tobacco products, 12 pack advertised soft drinks & the purchased item*

PRODUCE ................................................

Dole 12 oz Iceberg

TOSSED SALAD .99ea ................................................

MEAT Budding 2 oz. Thin Sliced

In Store Made, Bulk or Italian

3 lb. Gala, Red or Gold Delicious

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

5 lb. Idaho

AMERICAN CHEESE 2.99lb ................................................

MICHIGAN APPLES 1.99ea ................................................

POTATOES 1.99ea ................................................

Bolthouse 15.2 oz.

JUICES 1.99ea ................................................

4 lb. Seedless California

NAVEL ORANGES 2.99ea ................................................

DAIRY ................................................

Smith Dairy Yellow “Super Jug” Gallons

MILK

1.79ea

Limit one w/additional $20 purchase ................................................

Essential Everyday 12 oz.

AMERICAN reg. 2.69 CHEESE SINGLES 1.89ea ................................................

Country Crock 45 oz.

Vegetable

reg. 3.99 SOFT SPREAD 3.19 ea ................................................

Essential Everyday 16 oz. reg. 1.99 JUMBO BISCUITS 1.49ea ................................................

20 oz. Simply reg. 2.99 HASH BROWNS 1.99ea ................................................

FROZEN ................................................

Made by Smith Dairy 48 oz.

“Ruggles” Frozen Yogurt Sugar Free or Regular reg. 3.99 ICE CREAM 2.99 ea ................................................

Stone Ridge 12 County 42 oz.

Mint, Cookies & Cream or ICE CREAM reg. 3.69 SANDWICHES 2.99 ea ................................................

Van de Kamp’s 19.1-24.6 oz.

Value Pack Fish Fillets or reg. 6.69 FISH STICKS 3.49ea ................................................

Essential Everyday 20-32 oz Hash Brown, Tots and Assorted reg. 2.99 FRENCH FRIES 1.99ea ................................................

Essential Everyday 16 oz. reg. 1.69 VEGETABLES .99ea ................................................

GROCERY ................................................

2 Liters 7-Up and

7-UP PRODUCTS .99ea ................................................

Lipari Yellow

Carolina 96% Fat Free Oven Roasted TURKEY BREAST 2.19lb ................................................

Kahn’s Deluxe Club All Meat or GARLIC BOLOGNA 2.19lb ................................................

Cooper farms Honey Roasted Smoked TURKEY BREAST 4.39lb ................................................

Lebanon BOLOGNA 6.29lb ................................................

Farmland 95% Fat Free COOKED HAM 2.79lb ................................................

Harvest Brand Smoked BEEF LOAF 6.29lb ................................................

Arctic Shores 16 oz. reg. 3.49 POLLOCK FILLETS 2.99ea ................................................

Arctic Shores 12 oz. reg. 7.99 COOKED SHRIMP 6.99 ea ................................................

Arctic Shores 8 oz. reg. 1.85 Imitation CRAB MEAT 1.59ea ................................................

Arctic Shores 16 oz. reg. 5.99 COD FILLETS 4.69 ea ................................................

reg. .79

LUNCH MEATS .69ea ................................................

Boneless, Skinless, Never Frozen, In 3lb. Bags of Larger

CHICKEN BREASTS 1.49lb ................................................

Center Cut or Butterfly Cut Boneless PORK LOIN CHOPS 1.99lb ................................................

Cubed PORK CUTLETS 2.99lb ................................................

Whole Boneless PORK LOINS 1.79lb ................................................

73% Lean, In 3 lb. Pkgs or Larger GROUND BEEF 2.29lb ................................................

Boneless Rolled & Tied

BEEF ROUND RUMP ROAST 3.99lb ................................................

Boneless Beef

CUBED STEAKS 3.99lb ................................................

Beef Boneless

NEW YORK STRIP STEAKS 5.99lb ................................................

½ GROUND CHUCK-½ SMOKED BACON

“SQUEALIN” COW PATTIES

100% MOO OINKIN’ GOOD ................................................

GROCERY Frito Lay 9½-10 oz.

reg. 4.29

9-10.5 oz.Fritos or

reg. 3.49

POTATO CHIPS 2.29ea ................................................

CHEETOS 2.49ea ................................................

Post 13-18 oz. Honey Bunches of Oats (Limit 2) reg. 4.69 CEREAL 1.99 ea ................................................

Hostess 9.5-11.25 oz. reg. 2.99 MINI DONUTS 1.99ea ................................................

Folger’s 22.6-30.5 Decaf or Classic Roast reg. 9.99 COFFEE 5.99ea Limit one w/additional $20 purchase ........................................... .....

Keebler 7 oz. White Cheddar or Regular reg. 2.39 CHEEZ-ITS 1.19 ea ................................................

Essential Everyday 21 oz.

CHERRY PIE reg. 2.79 FILLING 1.69 ea ................................................

Chicken of the Sea 5 oz. Oil or Water Pack reg. 1.19 TUNA .69ea ................................................

V8 Splash 64 oz. (Limit 2) reg. 3.49 JUICE DRINK 1.99ea ................................................

Barilla 12-16 oz. Macaroni Assorted Pasta and reg. 1.79 SPAGHETTI .99ea ................................................

Kraft 7.25 oz. 3 Cheese or Blue Box MACARONI & reg. 1.49-1.89 CHEESE DINNER .99ea ................................................

48 oz Cooking Oils reg. 4.79 CRISCO 2.99ea ................................................

Hungry Jack 4.2 oz.

Premium reg. 1.49 HASH BROWNS .99ea ................................................

Nabisco 7-13 oz.

CHIPS AHOY reg. 3.99 COOKIES 2.49ea ................................................

Nabisco 10.1-15.35 oz. reg. 4.19 OREO COOKIES 2.59 ea ................................................

Red Gold 14.5 oz. reg. 1.89 TOMATOES .89ea ................................................

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Tickets available for MSG’s First Friday Culinary Tour GREENVILLE – When was the last time you enjoyed a meal in downtown Greenville? If it has been

awhile, you won’t want to miss Main Street Greenville’s First Friday event in March, the Culinary Tour.

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This ticketed event, held on Friday, March 2 from 6-9 p.m. allows you to eat and sip your way through the urban-spirited district.

It’s the perfect opportunity to explore downtown dining locations you have not yet tried or an old favorite you need to be reintroduced to.

Tickets will be available at The Darke County Welcome Center for $30 each, starting Monday, Feb. 12 at noon. There are only 120 tickets available for the exclusive fundraising event for Main Street Greenville.

The tour will consist of small groups, led by energetic tour guides. Each group will visit the businesses featured on the tour, enjoying a sample from each location.

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Catering and Entertainment Facilities, the guided tour will begin promptly at 6 p.m., allowing plenty of time to shop and explore in the historic district at the end of the tour. If you purchase tickets, it is very important you arrive in time for the tour to begin exactly at 6 p.m. To remain fair to the other ticket holders, they will be unable to wait for those who arrive late. Each ticket will list a starting location, based upon which group you have been placed with.

Report to the starting location listed on your ticket to join your tour guide and group.

First Friday events are presented by Main Street Greenville, a non-profit organization that supports downtown Greenville, Ohio through stimulating and supporting revitalization efforts, historic preservation and economic

During the Culinary Tour, ticket holders enjoy the demonstrations and samples featured at downtown dining establishments.

growth. Learn more about the organization on their website, www.mainstreetgreenville.org, or follow

them on social media. You can contact them at info@ mainstreetgreenville.org or 937-548-4998.

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Conferences at Arcanum

ARCANUM – ParentTeacher Conferences for Arcanum High School, grades 9-12, are scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 22, from 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 specific 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.

Greenville Park Board

GREENVILLE – The Greenville Park Board will meet Feb. 15, 4 p.m., in the Council Room, Municipal Building, Greenville.

NEW MADISON – Commander Francis Grisez and Financial Officer Mike Bolin show that their hearts are in the right places as they prepare for the annual Sweethearts Supper to be held Feb. 17, beginning at 5 p.m. at Post #245 American Legion, 242 Fayette St., New Madison. The menu includes Swiss steak with homemade pan gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit cup, coffee, bread and butter for $8. The meal is open to the public. Carryout is available by calling 996-0095.

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BPL offers new services to the public BRADFORD – Bradford Public Library is pleased to announce is new fine forgiveness program. “You forgot? We forgive....Can Your Fines!” will be held the first Monday of every month.

BPL cardholders can bring in non-perishable food items to help reduce overdue fines....$1 per food item.

They will waive the fines from one lost book, movie or magazine per month, too.

Only commercially packaged food will be accepted.

No home canned items, bulging or dented cans, opened packages or out-dated food will be permitted.

See the staff for answers to any questions or call them at 937-448-2612. All food donated will go to the Bradford Resource Center. Their kickoff date was Feb. 5.

BPL has purchased a professional CD/DVD repair machine. This machine has worked so well on library

media, BPL has decided to offer this service to our patrons. Repair will be offered for a donation to the library.

The machine can repair most damage be it minor scratches or deeper ones.

This service is recommended for DVDs and music CDs. They can only buff out minor scratches in Blue-Ray DVDs, Playstation 3 games, Playstation 4 games, Xbox One games and Wii U games as the memory for these is stored on the bottom layer and could be lost. Discs and cases must be labeled with name and phone number of owner and patrons must sign a repair agreement.

Kathy’s Krafts workshop scheduled for Feb. 8 has been postponed to a future date.

As always, call the library at 937-448-2612 if you have any questions about their events.

Farmers Banquet set WINCHESTER, Ind. – The 2018 Farmers’ Achievement Banquet will be held Wednesday, March 7, 6:30 p.m. at the Randolph County Fairgrounds in Husted Hall.

The Farmers’ Achievement Committee will honor outstanding 4-H, FFA, and adult community leaders.

Fred Whitford, Botany & Plant Pathology, Clinical Engagement Professor – Purdue University Pesticide Programs will be the speaker at the banquet Tickets for the dinner, catered by Bouser’s Barn, are $10 and are available from the Farmers’ Achievement Banquet ticket salesmen or from the Randolph County Extension Office, located at the Randolph

County Fairgrounds. Tickets must be purchased by Feb. 28.

For additional information, contact the Purdue Extension Randolph County Office at 765-5842271.

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New displays open; Valentine Tea canceled VERSAILLES – If you were not at the Versailles Area Museum last Sunday, you missed one of their largest crowds for an opening.

The 2018 season is off to a grand start with the opening of the Bushwack display “The Sound Track of Our Life.” This popular local band played the hits for 30-plus years. Whether a fan or just an occasional attendee at their concerts you will surely enjoy the nostalgia of the

period.

They also recognize local artists and honor the work of longtime Versailles teacher, Juanita Gerling. Mrs. Gerling’s work was her leisure, past-time activity that she enjoyed.

The early history from the Native American life is now on display showing Darke County life before there was a Darke County.

Sadly, they have been forced to cancel their

much-anticipated Valentine Tea with Lady Karen Burkett. They will announce the rescheduled date in the near future.

For those planning for some fun, they are planning to learn how ancestors produced their homemade beers. On March 3 they will host a tasteand-learn to see what the pioneer ancestors went through to have a taste from home. Details to follow soon for their guests 21-years-old and older.

British Isles Beers at Greenville Library GREENVILLE – When it comes to beers from the British Isles, classic styles from Great Britain like Pale Ale, IPA, Porter, and Bitter are what most often come to mind. Beer styles from Ireland and Scotland often get overlooked, but these verdant lands steeped in history have plenty to offer the discerning beer drinker. While often harder to track down, Irish and Scottish beer styles are unique and delicious and worth the hunt.

In this class, they will discuss the hidden history of Irish and Scottish brewing traditions. The Craft Beer Education Series is led by David Nilsen, beer journalist and Certified Cicerone. David will guide

attendees through a tasting of five beer styles, explaining the history and unique ingredients and brewing processes of each.

The events will be at the Greenville Public Library Feb. 22 and March 8 at 6:30 p.m. each night.

Both classes are identical, and attendees may only register for one class.

Craft Beer Education Series classes are free, but seats are limited and registration is required. Please call the library at 548-3915 to reserve your seat.

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