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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2015

Court of Appeals rules in favor of The Early Bird Newspaper GREENVILLE – For the fourth time in over two years, the court system has ruled The Early Bird is not a “shopper,” but is a Newspaper of General Circulation. While the ruling is important for the newspaper, it is just as important for local government agencies and attorneys. The determination will provide competition in pricing for legal advertising, which ultimately saves taxpayers and clients money.

Judge Jonathan P. Hein, Darke County Court of Common Pleas, has ruled in favor of The Early Bird on three occasions and each was met with opposition by Civitas Media, owners of the Advocate. On Dec. 3, 2012, Judge Hein issued his first decision stating The Early Bird was qualified as a Newspaper of General Circulation. Civitas appealed the trial court’s decision, but that appeal was dismissed by the 2nd District Court of Appeals on the grounds the decision wasn’t a final appealable order. A week later, Hein

issued his second judgment in favor of The Early Bird. This decision was appealed. The Court of Appeals heard testimony and looked at evidence before determining the procedures used by the trial court were ﬂawed and sent the case back to Judge Hein. After holding additional proceedings to comply with the Court of Appeals’ order, Hein again ruled in favor of The Early Bird on July 1, 2014. The decision was once again appealed by Civitas Media. On Feb. 6, the 2nd District Court of Appeals released its afﬁrmation of

Judge Hein’s decision that The Early Bird is a Newspaper of General Circulation. The court ruled in favor of The Early Bird on every aspect that was appealed. In a summary written by Judge Jeffrey Froelich, the judgment stated: “Trial court did not abuse its discretion in affording “little evidentiary weight” to the afﬁdavit of a former state representative, who opined about the meaning of R.C. 7.12(A)(4). Trial court reasonably concluded that the newspaper demonstrated that it could add “subscribers” to its “distri-

bution list.” In addition, trial court’s conclusion that newspaper was circulated generally and was proven by a timely independent audit was not against the manifest weight of the evidence. Judgment afﬁrmed.” “My brother and partner, Fred, and I are extremely pleased to once again have the judicial system rule in our favor. All we have ever requested of the courts is to simply provide us with the right to compete for legal advertising,” said Keith Foutz, president and publisher. Foutz praised the company’s attorneys, Eric

Brand and Nicole Pohlman for doing “an excellent job in providing the courts with the facts that prove The Early Bird is in fact a Newspaper of General Circulation and meet the criteria as stated by the law.” He concluded, “We look forward to working with everyone in Darke and surrounding counties for placement of their legal advertising.” In 2014, Editor & Publisher, the industry’s trade publication, also recognized The Early Bird as newspaper when it named it one of the 10 Newspapers that Do Things Right.

National newscast promotes locally owned business ARCANUM – A few years ago Kelsey Timmerman, a Mississinawa Valley graduate, authored a book titled Where Am I Wearing? Timmerman took a trek across the globe to discover where the t-shirt he was wearing was made. One local company wants to make that trek a lot easier and closer to home when you want to ﬁnd where your t-shirt is made. The All American Clothing Company, headquartered in Arcanum, recently introduced Trace Your Tee. Persons purchasing the traceable t-shirt can log onto the All American Clothing Company website and follow their piece of clothing from “Dirt to Shirt.” Visitors will learn about the farmer who grew the cotton and the companies involved in the production, from the cotton gin to the company that does the printing. They are all American companies providing jobs to Americans. According to BJ Nickol, co-founder of All American Clothing Company, the company began offering the t-shirts last fall and has received a favorable response. That response was overwhelming when ABC news featured the company on Feb. 5. In the minutes following the newscast, the company was averaging over 4,000 views per minute to their website. The company usually sees an average of 30 views per minute. The load was overwhelming and knocked out their website for about 10 minutes. Throughout the rest of the evening they were averaging 1,000 views per minute. A normal week for the business is approximately 15,000 visits to their site. They saw over 40,000 visits last week. This was the third time All American Clothing Company has been featured on ABC’s national newscast. They have also been featured on The Blaze, SiriusXM Patriot Radio and in USA Today. Boomer Beam, director of marketing for All American Clothing Company, stressed the importance of buying American made products. The advantages run the

LaVaughn M. Henry, Ph.D., Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Cincinnati Branch, talks about the state of the economy to about 200 attendees to the Darke County Chamber of Commerce Annual Groundhog Day Breakfast. (Bob Robinson photo)

Boomer Beam and BJ Nickol display the traceable t-shirts available from All American Clothing Co.

as the world’s larggamut of ethics to est economy. Even patriotism. Beam though the US pointed out purtrade imbalance chasing American has narrowed remade products cently, thanks to equates to betfracking, it is still ter quality and the color of larger than any customer service, Follow the hem to find out shorter delivery where your traceable other nation on earth. time, reduces un- t-shirt is made. For more inemployment rate, expands tax base to pay for formation on All American beneﬁts, creates a standard Clothing Company, visit of living for future gen- www.allamericanclothing. erations and no child and com. Local residents are also slave labor, to name a few. invited to visit their showBeam noted if each Ameri- room off of Arcanum-Ithaca can spent $64 on American Road in Arcanum. The showmade items approximately room is open Wednesday, 200,000 new jobs would be 4-7 p.m., and Friday and generated. Over the years, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. America has lost 85 percent For more information or diof its made in America la- rections, call 888-937-8009 bor force and China recently or email info@allamericansurpassed the United States clothing.com.

Double fatal crash remains under investigation DARKE COUNTY – State Route 571 West was shutdown for several hours last Sunday night while authorities investigated a crash that killed two people. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2003 Kia, driven by Richard L. Stephenson, 49, of Union City, Ohio was westbound on SR571 when it appears he got off the right side of the road and lost control of his vehicle, striking several trees, which caused Stephenson’s vehicle to rollover and come to a ﬁnal rest on its top, partially on the roadway. Multiple people passing by stopped to give assistance to Stephenson. While subjects were assisting Stephenson from his vehicle a

second vehicle, a 1996 Jeep, driven by Chad Bradburn, 50, of Union City, Ind., approached the accident scene. Bradburn was unable to get stopped and struck a female by-stander, Linda Shafer, 47, of Greenville and Stephenson as he was exiting his vehicle. Both Shafer and Stephenson were pronounced dead at the scene. Alcohol is a possible contributing factor in the accident. This accident remains under investigation by the Darke County Sheriff’s and Coroner’s Office. Once this investigation is completed the Darke County Prosecutor’s Office will review the finding to determine if charges will be filed.

Federal Reserve VP says economy better than 6 years ago GREENVILLE – “The projection for real estate is looking good,” said local ReBOB ROBINSON altor and Past Associate Editor President of bluebagmedia.com the Darke County Board of Realtors Aleene Cromwell. “20152016 are good times!” Her comment Feb. 6 at the 8th Annual Darke County Chamber of Commerce Ground Hog Day Breakfast was echoed by the event’s featured speaker, LaVaughn M. Henry, Ph.D., vice president and senior regional ofﬁcer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Cincinnati Branch. “Inﬂation has declined, gas prices are good, consumer spending is up, unemployment is down…” Henry told about 200 people at Romer’s Catering that during the recession, people got scared and did something they hadn’t done in decades. “They started saving.” In the 1980’s savings was about 10-12 percent. With the advent of the credit card, savings dropped to about 2 percent; when the recession hit people got scared. “They started saving again; it’s back to about 7 percent,” he continued. Cromwell later added it was also pent-up demand. In the car market, for instance, “people were ready to buy, they had the money to buy… then they saw the economy go down, people losing their jobs… they got scared.” It’s starting to improve, she said. “We have seen an improvement. Our economy is slow but deliberate.” She said it had already started in the

auto industry and housing. “Slow but deliberate,” she repeated. Henry told the group the economy found ways to get things done, even in the recession. “We’re producing more with fewer assets due to innovation.” He added a little over four people are doing what ﬁve used to do. In some areas, like manufacturing, two people are doing what three used to do. “That’s today’s challenge,” he said. “Things are improving but there are still lots of things that need improving.” He noted income has grown by 3 percent. “That’s not nearly enough… one way to accomplish more is to promote competition for labor.” He added job growth is happening, but it doesn’t answer every question. One of the unanswered questions is the jobs that need to be ﬁlled. “We need truck drivers, skilled welders… The unemployment rate for skilled welders is zero percent,” he said. “They make about $140,000 a year.” He also noted the need for electricians, HVAC skills and more. “There are a lot of jobs out there just waiting for workers. Not necessarily needing college… but they (still) have to have additional training.” He also predicted inter-

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est rates would go up. “This is likely to be the time to start moving rates up,” he said. “Not dramatically… gradually.” Henry later noted Darke County was in good shape. “This community, agricultural based like Mercer, has had the lowest unemployment rate for a long time.” He also, however, talked about the need to diversify. “Training for local manufacturing, health… education.” He added leisure hospitality, professional and business services. “Better diversity means you can stand downturns better… take better advantage of upturns.” “We’re so much better off than we were six years ago,” he concluded. The Chamber’s annual Ground Hog Day Breakfast is sponsored by the Darke County Association of Realtors. In addition to Chamber members, ofﬁcers and directors, attendees included Ohio Representatives Jim Buchy and Steve Huffman, Ohio Senator Bill Beagle, Lauren Bowen for Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel, OSU Extension Educator Sam Custer, Darke County Commissioners, Judge Julie Monin, Treasurer Scott Zumbrink, Chief Sheriff’s Deputy Mark Whittaker, Greenville Mayor Mike Bowers and GCSD Superintendent Doug Fries.

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GREENVILLE POLICE BEAT

Police search for felony domestic violence suspect On February 11 police responded to a physical domestic violence call in the parking lot of Member’s Choice Credit Union, 725 Pine St. The victim was observed standing near her vehicle with blood down the front of her shirt and on her face. The ofﬁcer gave her a gauze pad and had

her apply it to her face to slow the bleeding. EMS arrived for further treatment. The suspect, Josh Gillispie, had fled the scene. An immediate search by several officers did not find him. The victim said she had gone into the credit union to get cash to put gas in her vehicle. She said Gil-

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DRUGS On February 1 police were dispatched to 102 Sweitzer St. regarding a possible suicidal subject, Richard Garland. He advised he did want to end his life but the officer was able to get him to agree to go to Wayne Healthcare Emergency. While waiting on Greenville Township Rescue, he needed to use the restroom. The officer agreed as long as the door was kept open. At that point Garland asked the officer if he wanted “his weed.” He pulled a plastic baggy containing green vegetation out of his pocket and tossed it into the trash can. The officer retrieved it. After Garland was transported to Wayne, the officer issued him a summons for Possession of Marijuana. DUI On February 6 police were dispatched to 200 Lease Ave., Kroger parking lot. A woman at the prescription drive-thru allegedly had an open container of alcohol and appeared to be intoxicated. Police observed her stopping for an extended period of time at a stop sign while cars were waiting behind her. She was also reportedly observed almost causing an accident as she started to turn in front of an oncoming vehicle that had the right of way. The officer stopped Teresa DavisJohns, the driver of the vehicle. Davis-Johns had slurred speech and very yellow eyes and skin. The suspect said she had a

medical condition and the yellowing was from that. When asked if she had been consuming any alcoholic beverages she said no. The officer found a can of an alcoholic beverage open on the driver’s side floor; it was approximately half full. Davis-Johns did poorly on the field sobriety test and had difficulty keeping her balance while listening to instructions. She was placed under arrest for OVI and transported to the Greenville Police Station. Her breath test measured a .215. She was charged with OVI and Failure to Yield, Left Turn. Davis-Johns was placed under Administrative License Suspension and released to her husband. According to the report, the defendant acknowledged guilt and thanked the officer for understanding. JUVENILE On February 6 police were dispatched regarding a juvenile complaint. The defendant had made contact with another juvenile against the direct orders of Darke County Juvenile Court. Two other individuals had seen him with the other juvenile and one restrained him while Greenville Police were called. The suspect had a slight odor of alcoholic beverage on him and was smoking a cigarette. He was placed in a police cruiser and Juvenile Probation was called. The juvenile asked what he had done wrong? He was told out after curfew, trespassing, possession of tobacco and drinking. The juvenile

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responded they couldn’t prove trespassing. At the police department the suspect wanted to know what he was being charged with. He was told he was being charged with an underage alcohol violation. He responded he’d only had two sips of beer. He also said he had been punched in the mouth while being held waiting for the police. There appeared to be some swelling around the right side of his mouth. When asked if he wanted to write out a statement he said no. He was cited for underage consumption and released to Juvenile Probation. His mother was notiﬁed of the incident. WARRANTS On February 5 police went to 504 Martin St. and arrested Colin Swiger on a Darke County Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear. The original charge was driving under suspension. He was transported to the Darke County jail. On February 10 police checked 822 E. Main St. for Dennis Proﬁtt on an arrest warrant for failure to appear on a tax summons. He was arrested and transported to the Darke County jail. EARLY BIRD POLICY The Greenville Police Beat is prepared from public records available at the Greenville Police Department. Every effort is made to balance the public’s right to know with the rights of the individuals involved. Readers are encouraged to contact Greenville Police if they have information or concerns regarding these or any other incidents they see. The Early Bird notes all suspects are innocent until proven guilty and welcomes comments and concerns regarding this community service.

Presidents Day closing notice Several local ofﬁces

will be closed in honor of Presidents’ Day Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, including all Darke County ofﬁces and the Community Action Partnership (CAP) ofﬁce. This includes Darke County Metropolitan Housing Authority and Community Transportation Services. Normal hours will resume Tues., Feb. 17, 2015.

BARK teams up with Marcos

GREENVILLE – BARK Animal Rescue’s Pizza Drive for the Dogs will be held Feb. 24 at Marcos from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. This even will help the animals and the rescue. Anything you order counts and you can even use coupons. You don’t need a ﬂier just remember when you order to mention BARK Animal Rescue and they will get 20 percent. Come out or sit by your TV and make a call to support BARK. For more information, call 423-9300.

Dean’s List

DAYTON – The University of Dayton has honored the following local students for achieving a minimum 3.5 GPA for the 2014 fall semester. Students include Kyle Agne, Matthew Orth, Elizabeth Shields and Alia Whitney of Greenville; Laura Condon, Brian Kramer and Andrew Kramer of Versailles; Ashley Demange of Yorkshire; Alexandria Hackworth of Arcanum; and Kent Moneysmith of Union City.

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Arcanum-Butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s science teacher, Lora Brandon, will be one of the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff members teaching a College Credit Plus course in the fall. (Bob Robinson photo)

Arcanumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CCP goal is a year and a half of college credit BY BOB ROBINSON ASSOC. EDITOR www.bluebagmedia.com

ARCANUM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ArcanumButler School District will be offering 13 classes in the CCP program this fall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have teachers in virtually every department who are qualiďŹ ed,â&#x20AC;? said Superintendent John Stephens. He said most of his students are still on campus using Arcanum teachers through the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dual Enrollment Option with Urbana University. He added they had 12 or 13 students in the program. The 11 students currently enrolled in the Post Secondary Enrollment Option Program (PSEOP) at Edison Community College represent the smallest high school population at Edison of any district in

the county. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We sat down with both Edison and Urbana,â&#x20AC;? Stephens continued. He noted Edison will be screening his teachers for CCP but said they will continue most of their work at Urbana as before. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have no qualms about signing with Edison,â&#x20AC;? Stephens continued, adding they had a good relationship with the college, but he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure what combination theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll end up with. He noted ďŹ ve or six years ago they had a lot more students in PSEOP but cut it in half by offering more Dual Enrollment courses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our goal is to offer 45 credit hours for a year and a half (of college).â&#x20AC;? He said the new regulations allowing students to take a CCP course without

college credit would have no immediate impact, but potentially would allow more ďŹ&#x201A;exibility in the future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whether or not weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have weighted courses still needs to be determined,â&#x20AC;? he added. Counselors are meeting with sophomores to update their coursework booklets. Stephens said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to keep kids on campus so they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lose their high school experience. They can keep college costs down by getting a year and a half of college out of the way before leaving high school. At the same time, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important for kids and their families to know college is a different environment.â&#x20AC;? The high school experience, even when taking college courses, is not the same as the college experience.

Impaired driver sentenced in deadly January 2014 crash BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER www.bluebagmedia.com

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Union City, Ind. man was sent to prison after admitting to being responsible for the death of his girlfriend in a January 2014 crash in northern Darke County. On Tuesday morning, Darke County Common Pleas Judge Jonathan P. Hein sentenced 28-yearold Rayne Honeycutt to a six year prison term after he entered a guilty plea to one count of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, a felony of the ďŹ rst degree. Honeycutt, along with his defense attorney David A. Rohrer, agreed to a recommended sentence offered by Darke County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Jesse Green if a guilty plea was entered. A misdemeanor count of OVI would be dismissed by the state as part of the plea agreement. Honeycutt was charged with the crime stemming from a Jan. 22, 2014 crash on Oswalt-Good Road that claimed the life of 25year-old Christin Deaton who was a passenger of the vehicle. An investigation following the crash revealed that Honeycutt was driving while under the inďŹ&#x201A;uence of several prescription narcotics, including Methadone. In addition, his driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license was under suspension at the time of the crash.

Rayne Honeycutt and defense attorney David A. Rohrer listen as Common Pleas Judge Jonathen P. Hein imposes the recommended six year sentence in the motor vehicle crash that killed his former girlfriend in January 2014. (Clinton Randall photo)

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because he chose to drive that day, Christin Deaton is dead,â&#x20AC;? Green addressed the court during Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sentencing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She left behind a young daughter that will never know her mother, which is entirely the fault of the defendant.â&#x20AC;? Before the sentence was imposed, Honeycutt was given an opportunity to address the court and the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t no words I can say that would bring her back,â&#x20AC;? Honeycutt said to the Deaton family. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am sorry and I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t blame you guys for how you feel.â&#x20AC;? Honeycutt was recently given a two year sentence by a Randolph County judge for theftrelated charges that Green told The Early Bird stem from property being taken from a Union City, Ind. funeral home. In addition to 91 days jail credit, time spent in the Randolph County jail

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will be subtracted from the six year sentence imposed according to the judge. He is also ordered to pay funeral expenses to the Deaton family in the amount of $4,278. Judge Hein also order a license suspension for just six years, explaining to the Deaton family that he can then get out and ďŹ nd a job to start paying back the restitution owed to them. Honeycutt immediately returned to the Darke County jail to await transport back to Indiana to complete the current sentence. He will be returned to Ohio to begin serving the remainder of the six year sentence once he completes his time in Randolph County.

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The YMCA of Darke County is hosting a series of Wellness Classes on the fourth Wednesday of the month in February and March. These classes are at no charge for Y members and are only $10 for potential members. You may preregister by phone or before class. The topic for Feb. 25 is The Colors of Healthy Eating. The presenter will be Shannon Beeghley, LPN, CHHC, who is a board certiďŹ ed holistic health coach. Her website is http://mannafoldblessings.com. The topic for March 25 is Meditation, Yoga and Massage. The presenters will be Joy Roseberry and Melissa Laux. Joy is one of the Yâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certiďŹ ed yoga instructors and Melissa is a licensed massage therapist who provides massage services to Y members and potential members. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are pleased to offer this series full of health tips and wellness ideas to

broaden the scope of all the YMCA has to offer,â&#x20AC;? said Lynn Blakeley, YMCA Fitness Coordinator. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our hope is that Y members and the commu-

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Darke County Solid Waste Management District PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON THE DARKE COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE The purpose of this notice is to announce that the 30-day public review and comment period for the Darke County Solid Waste Management District Plan Update will begin on Thursday, February 5, 2015 and will extend through Saturday, March 7, 2015. The Darke County Solid Waste Management District Policy Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 9, 2015 at the OSU Extension, Education Center at 603 Wagner Avenue, Greenville, Ohio at 4:00 pm. The plan will be available at the locations listed on the attached sheet for the public to review and will be available on the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s web page at www.co.darke.oh.us/solidwaste. The text of the plan on cd for viewing on computer has been sent to legislative authorities of municipalities and townships. The version of the Darke County Solid Waste Management Plan under which the District is currently operating was approved by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency on February 19, 2009. As required by law, the Darke County Solid Waste Policy Committee has reviewed and revised the plan. The plan update continues the District policies and programs that were established in previous plans and emphasizes increasing participation in waste reduction and recycling programs with the goal of continuing to reduce reliance on disposal. In the updated plan, the Board of Directors of the Darke County Solid Waste Management District is authorized to continue the already established facility designation in accordance with Section 343.014 of the Ohio Revised Code. The District has designated several landfills and transfer facilities to receive waste generated in the District for disposal. These are the only facilities authorized to receive solid waste generated in Darke County for transfer or disposal. The District believes that there is adequate out-of-district landfill capacity presently existing or to be developed to manage the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waste for the duration of this plan. The District does not plan to construct any new in-district transfer or disposal facilities. Disposal capacity needs will be secured through contracts with private sector service providers. The funding mechanism for the Darke County Solid Waste District is a contract fee which is remitted to the Darke County Solid Waste District as a condition of the Designation Agreements between the District and disposal facilities which are designated to accept solid waste generated within the District. The District has entered into Designation Agreements with several landfills and transfer stations pursuant to which each Designated Facility agrees to pay the District a Designation Fee in the amount of $6.00 per ton of Solid Waste received which is generated in the District. The terms of the present contracts terminate on January 31, 2018. The District reserved the right to terminate the agreements for any reason and at any time with ninety days written notice to the contractor. The Designation Fee is the District's only revenue source. The Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs costs have increased substantially and the Plan projects less waste for disposal in the future. The Plan calls for a fee on $8.00 per ton beginning January 1, 2016. The Plan includes a fee of $9.00 per ton as of January 1, 2021. However, a new plan will be developed before 2021 and the fee increase will not be included if it not needed. The District plans to continue to fund the District's activities and programs with the proceeds of the Designation Fee. The District will re-negotiate all Designation Agreements as necessary prior to expiration to ensure continued transfer and disposal capacity and funding to implement the Plan. The District requests that all written comments on the plan be submitted to the Solid Waste District, to the attention of Krista Fourman, District Director, at the Darke County Solid Waste District Office, 603 Wagner Avenue, Suite C, Greenville, OH 45331, no later than March 7, 2015. Questions may be addressed to Krista Fourman at the District office, 937-547-0827, weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR LOCATIONS WHERE THE DARKE COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT PLAN WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT. With the exception of Bradford and Burkettsville, which are not in the Darke County Solid Waste Management District, copies of our plan have been sent to the mayors of each Darke County Municipality. If the municipality has both a mayor and a village administrator, the copy of the plan has been sent to the village administrator, instead. Because of the expense involved, each township will receive one copy of the plan which has been sent to the township clerk. Please see the back of this notice for additional locations where the plan may be reviewed. LOCATIONS WHERE THE DARKE COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT New Madison Public Library Worch Memorial Library 142 S Main St 790 South Center St New Madison, OH 45346 Versailles, OH 45380 937-996-1741 937-526-3416 Arcanum Public Library Greenville Public Library 101 North West St 520 Sycamore St Arcanum, OH 45304 Greenville, OH 45331 937-692-8484 937-548-3915

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FM groups host strawberry sale PITSBURG – The Franklin Monroe FFA and Franklin Monroe Spanish Club are cosponsoring a spring strawberry sale this year. The big item will be fresh strawberries from Florida. The strawberries are packaged in eight one-pound quart containers per ﬂat and will sell for $26. Fresh strawberries in March sounds like a great

way to start off the early spring season. They will also be offering Valencia Oranges, Red Grapefruit, and a mixed box. Other products on the order blank include Honey Krunch nuts, pecan halves, chocolate covered pecans, honey roasted pecans, whole cashews, Brittle Bites, Butter Toffee nuts, mixed nuts, roasted almonds, and skin-

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less peanuts. Also available are a 21.5 oz. jar of DB Yummers Sweet and Smokey Barbeque Sauce and a 19.5 oz. jar of mildly spicy Barbeque Sauce. You will want to try a jar the next time you grill out. A selection of Pearl Valley Cheese is available as well. Approximately 12 ounce blocks of Mild Swiss, Marble, Colby, Pepper-jack, Horseradish, Low Fat Swiss, and Baby Swiss are available. Along

with the cheeses, a one pound package of Trail Bologna is available. Other items include a variety of Jerky in single packs or boxes. Call for details. Individuals who wish to place an order can contact any Franklin Monroe FFA or Spanish Club member or call the school at 548-947-1207 ext. 2304. Orders will be taken through March 2 and delivery is expected the week of March 16.

Backyard Sugarin’ set GREENVILLE – Back by popular demand and just in time for the upcoming maple sugaring season, join the Darke County Park District on Feb. 28, 2 p.m. to learn a new woodland skill. At the program, you will learn how to tap your own maples, how and when to collect the sap and, ﬁnally, how to go about turning that sap into maple goodness. Demonstrations and hands-on experience will ensure that by the end of the program, you’ll have

the skills needed to produce your very own maple syrup, sugar and more. Dress for the weather as they will spend the majority of their time outdoors and in the Sugar Shack. Pre-registration is required. You can register by calling the Nature Center at 5480165. For more information on this and other upcoming programs offered by the Darke County Parks, visit www.darkecountyparks. org.

Chavez gets 10 years for sex crimes against a child BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER www.bluebagmedia.com

GREENVILLE – A Union City man will spend the next 10 years in prison after being convicted on multiple sex crimes involving a 9-year-old child. Richardo R. Chavez cried as he read a personally written letter aloud directed to the young female victim and her mother who were present in the courtroom Monday morning. “I know the person that committed this crime is not the type of person I am,” Richardo read. “I am not a predator that some people think I am. I loved the kids like they were my own.” He was indicted on three counts of Rape, a ﬁrst degree felony, and three counts of Gross Sexual Imposition (GSI), felonies of the third degree, after an investigation into a report of Chavez engaging in sexual conduct with a child who lived in the same home. The criminal acts took place between Dec. 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012 according to the indictment ﬁled with the court. The mother submitted a victim statement to Judge Jonathan P. Hein prior to Monday’s sentencing in the Darke County Common Pleas Court. She and Chavez lived together during the time of the crimes. “There is plenty of pain and misery to go around the courtroom,” Judge Hein stated during Monday’s sentencing. “A lot people sit in here with anger and hatred in their heart, but rightfully so. The fact that you can move on to a point of forgiveness is essential for you and your daughter. Some people are never able to move forward.” To avoid a possible life

Richardo Chavez received a 10 year sentence after admitting to several sex crimes against a 9-year-old child. (Clinton Randall photo)

without parole sentence, Chavez entered a guilty plea in January to the three GSI counts. The state agreed to dismiss the Rape counts and recommend a 10 year sentence as part of the agreement with the defense. Judge Hein went along with the joint recommendation and imposed a three year sentence on the ﬁrst two GSI counts and a four year sentence on the third, all to be ran consecutive for the 10 year total. The sentences are mandatory time with no chance of an early release. Chavez will be placed on post release supervision for 60 months when he completes the prison term. He is also required to register as a Tier III sex offender for the rest of his natural life. He was immediately taken into custody by the Darke County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce awaiting transport to the Correctional Reception Center (CRC) in Orient, Ohio to begin his sentence.

DEAN’S LIST

MOREHEAD, Ky. – The Morehead State University Dean’s List for the 2014 Fall Semester includes Ariel Supinger of Laura and Victoria Bulcher of Versailles.

Liberty Twp. 2014 burials LIBERTY TWP. – Liberty Township recently released its burials for 2014.

Palestine Cemetery

Feb. 20, James J. Kreitzer, 73; Feb. 27, Jackie L. Greer II; April 1, JoAnn L. Teaford, 66; April 18, Yuvonne K. Richards, 75; April 29, June A. Clevenger, 76; May 10, Thom-

as C. Singer, 85; June 14, Virginia P. Housman, 83; Sept. 6, Angel M. Cheadle, 23; Sept. 8, Jane E. Reed, 70; Sept. 9, Dale E. Fraley, 72; Sept. 29, Donna RuschCourtright, 61; and Dec. 13, Bryon D. Curtis, 82

Bass Cemetery

Aug. 9, Forest L. Archie, 84; and Dec. 5, Geneva Clemens, 81

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ON YOUR MIND

Commissioner’s Corner The New Year, like every year, brings fresh hope for better things. We celebrate the end of one year and all that it possessed, and we look with anticipation for new and better things ahead. The year 2014 was a very good year for the Commissioners, and for Darke County as a whole. We, like you, look forward to see what the year 2015 will bring us. A duplication of 2014, with a few minor additions, would be very nice. The New Year starts out with the Commissioners being very busy. We have had a ton of purchase orders to put our signatures to, and with our reorganization in the ofﬁce, Mike Rhoades, the veteran of the group, is once again the Chairman. Mike Stegall moves up to Vice Chairman, and Diane Delaplane becomes a Member, after her stint last year as Chairman. With that reorganization, we decided to keep everyone of us on the same committees and groups as last year. As for the past several years, John Cook remains the County Business Administrator, while Robin Blinn is the Administrative Clerk/Secretary, and Patty Harter, the person who greets everyone at the door with a smile, is the Assistant Clerk/Secretary. This is a veteran group that is a tremendous help to the Commissioners, and we thank them for all the hard work. With reorganization done, we have had numerous meetings with different people and groups that are of tremendous importance to the County. We, of course are meeting with people who want to do business in our county, and we have a few promising leads. Our duties also include representing the County with other organizations. On Jan. 26, Mike Rhoades and Marc Saluk, the Economic Development Director, represented us at the Versailles Chamber annual meeting. Congratulations to retiring Fire Chief Bob Frey for his many years of service and for being the Versailles Citizen of the year, an honor well deserved. The Commissioners thank you for your devotion to your community and to Darke County. On that same evening, Mike Stegall and Diane Delaplane represented Darke County at the Annual Dayton Development Coalition Annual meeting. Darke County is a member of this group, and they along with JOBS OHIO, have been very helpful in the tremendous growth we have seen in Darke County the last few years. Jeff Hoagland the Chairman of the Coalition gave a speech on what was in store for 2015, and the key word for the evening was “Innovation.” There seems to be a lot of good things happening and we will keep you posted as they develop in our region. These events lead to a very busy schedule of meetings in other Counties, and with other groups, so this time of year keeps us hopping! Economically, we seem to be moving along nicely. I know a lot of people are worried about J.C.Penney and Big Lots leaving, but hopefully in the future the city can make an announcement about Penney’s and we can make an announcement very shortly about the Big Lots space. Dollar General is looking to build a new store on the South end of town, and that may spur more growth there, along with Reid Hospital and Wayne Healthcare’s expansions. Our businesses are still hiring, as Whirlpool, JAFE glass, PolyOne, Fram and Reid Hospital

among all the others are done with or are working on their expansions. We have a lot of expansion going on, and as we state every month, workforce is the key. Lisa Wendel the Career Pathway Coordinator, is working tirelessly with our companies and schools and colleges, making sure we have enough qualified workers for the companies. Marc Saluk, the Director, never sleeps! Marc has done, and is doing, a tremendous job and he is truly one of the unsung heroes in the County. His organizing and structuring of the E.D. office have made Darke County one of the best Counties in the State as far as economic growth is concerned. Thanks to the whole office, Marc, Lisa, and the glue that holds it together, Melanie Nealeigh, for all you do. Marc has more planned and will let us know at the annual ‘Partnering for Progress Economic Development Forum’ in March. Anyone can join, and if you want to be a member of this fantastic group of business people, schools, and colleges and companies, you are more than welcome. Contact the E.D. office for more information at 5483250. The New Year and its hopes of bigger and better things is now underway. The future looks bright as we move ahead with our lives, and our communities continue to prosper. If you would like to find out more, you may come to one of our meetings. We meet every Monday and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Office, 520 S. Broadway in Greenville, just south of the Courthouse. Make it a resolution to come to at least one meeting this year and see how your County government works. You can keep tabs on us also by our Facebook page, Darke County Ohio, or our website that details our meetings, mydarkecountyohio.com. Hope to see you there. The Darke County Commissioners

Teaching My Kids Right and Wrong

By no means would I submit my name for Father of the Year. I have made a lot of mistakes in raising my two daughters, but my utmost concern has and always will be their safety. Yes, I want them to grow up to be solid citizens. I want the best for them. I want them to be successful in whatever they do – whether it’s being a doctor or a clown. My wife always tells them “I want you to be better than me.” It has been engrained in them from the time they could comprehend what the words meant. Although I may roll my eyes and snicker when she says it, I’ve come to the same conclusion. I usually use this space to take a lighthearted look at fatherhood, but an issue recently came up that I hoped I would never have to deal with.

Some parents may criticize, but my wife is hypervigilant. I’m in complete support of what she does. Both of our daughters know that we will inspect their cell phones at any time. If we ask for them, they need to turn them over to us right away. My wife will look at their pictures, text messages, browser history, Facebook messages, Twitter, Instagram, etc. I detest Snapchat because the messages disappear after they’ve been read. You don’t know what your child is seeing or saying. My kids are not allowed to have their phones in their room at night and I control the password for downloading new apps. They have to come to me if they want to download anything. It may seem that we are over protective or paranoid, but I’m not concerned with being my child’s friend. I am a parent – period – end of story. I want them to be safe so they can literally grow up to be solid and productive adults. I eventually want grandkids (but not until

they graduate from college, are married and financially able to reproduce kids that act just like them). Even with all of the safeguards in place, kids – no matter how good or bad they are – will talk you into things you will later regret. My oldest asked me to let her download an app for a chat room called kik. She sold it as something extremely innocent. She probably asked me when I wasn’t paying much attention or after a barrage of please, please, please and promises that were never fulfilled. A few weeks ago my wife was looking through her phone after I had gone to bed. She trudges up the stairs and announces “I’m turning on the light.” My first thought was, “Oh crap! What did I do?” She proceeds to read some of the lewd messages a kid in Tampa, Fla. was sending my daughter. I was relieved to learn my daughter did not respond with lewd messages of her own. When questioned she admitted to being uncomfortable with

the messages and didn’t know how to respond. She talked to a friend who told her it looked legitimate. That isn’t the answer we were hoping for. I was proud she knew better than to respond in a lewd manner, but disappointed she didn’t come to us (preferably my wife). We discussed it with her and let her know it wasn’t appropriate. We also deleted the app and check her phone regularly to see if the app has reappeared. My stories don’t usually have a moral. This one does. I don’t care how good you say your child is. I don’t care if you think your child would never do something inappropriate. I don’t care if you think I’m an over protective parent that just needs to give my kids space so they can feel free to express themselves. I can’t control what other parents teach their kids. I admit I can’t protect my kids from everything, but you better believe I’m going to do whatever I can to teach my kids right, wrong, morals, manners and ethics.

a horrible doctrine. It is true that some Christians support slavery: Some by a distortion of Genesis 9 and others by claiming slavery was owning a person’s labor, not his person. But, abolition was started and won by

Christian preaching. We don’t need conversation, we need Christian preaching. Yours praying for Bible Thumping preaching against social sins. Charles J. Arnett, Union

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Dear Editor, It seems that some, if not most, in our country are convinced that racism is alive and well in America. The second definition of racism in my American Heritage Dictionary is “Discrimination or prejudice based on race.” That is based on its first definition, “The belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others.” It seems self-evident that racial prejudice flows from an ignorant assessment that a ‘race’ is different in ‘human character or ability.’ The absurdity of that assessment is seen in the Biblical view of race. The apostle Paul, in preaching to a group of pagan philosophers explained God’s view of race. Acts 17:26, 27 “God…hath made of

one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; That they should seek the Lord…” It is clear that there is no biological difference in race; they are of one blood. God says there is one race: the human race. True science agrees. Why not distinguish race on hair color? Race? Looking different? Race is a manufactured classiﬁcation. Primarily race is categorized by skin color, but not totally. In my late teens I visited Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and noticed some of the residents were black; not dark brown, but to me they were black. However, other features were Caucasian. Black yet white? As a teen racial classiﬁcation didn’t make sense, it still doesn’t. Before the introduction

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Hildebrand joins Kappa Delta Pi ASHLAND – Allison Hildebrand of Arcanum, is a member of Kappa Delta Pi at Ashland University. Hildebrand is majoring in intervention specialist, early childhood education. She is the daughter of Thomas and Holly Hildebrand of Arcanum. Hildebrand is a 2012 graduate of Franklin Monroe High School. Kappa Delta Pi is an International Honor Society in Education to foster excellence and promote fellowship among

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OBITUARIES

QUEEN – Charles G. Queen, 76, of Georgetown, Texas and formerly of Bradford, died Jan. 29, 2015. Graveside service and interment is at Miami Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. HOSKINS – Ronald

Lee Hoskins, 66, of Greenville, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015. The family received friends at East Zion Church in Greenville on Feb. 9.

HUFF

– Richard W. Huff, 62, of Greenville, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015. Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville.

STRONG – Robert W. Strong, 70, of Arcanum, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. A Memorial Service was held Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015 at the Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. HUNT

– Joe Hunt, 76, of New Madison, Veteran died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015. A Celebration of Life service was held Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 at Braund Pope Funeral Home, New Madison.

ERLE – Helen (Dickey) Erle, 87, of Miamisburg, formerly of Verona died, Friday, Feb. 6, 2015.

A Memorial Service will be held 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015 at the Gordon United Methodist Church. Private family graveside services will be held at Ithaca Cemetery.

BINGHAM – Walter Bingham, 91, of Greenville, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. A service was held Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in the Palestine Cemetery, Palestine. MELLING – Shirley M. Melling, 76, of Greenville, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2015. A service was held Friday, Feb. 13, 2015 at Zechar-Bailey Funeral

Home, Greenville. Burial is in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens, Greenville.

BAHR – Karlyn M. Bahr, 95, of Greenville, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015. Services were held Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in the Oak Grove Cemetery near Ft. Jefferson. ENGLAND

– Wil“Bill” Hunt, 73, of Greenville died TuesVeteran day, Feb. 10, 2015. A Celebration of Bill’s life was held Saturday, Feb. 14 at Zechar-Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville. liam

Helping women fight top health threat GREENVILLE – Many women don’t realize as they age they become more likely to develop heart disease. To combat this problem, a team from Sterling House/ ClareBridge of Greenville is fanning out to personally alert area women age 65 and older to their increased risk disease and provide resources to fight it. Sterling House/ClareBridge of Greenville effort is part of “10,000 Heart to Hearts,” a nationwide initiative being conducted by its parent organization Brookdale with the goal of reaching 10,000 older women across the country. The 10,000 Heart to Hearts program began Feb. 1 at the start of American Heart Month. “Cardiac disease kills more women than all cancers combined, but a lot of older women don’t realize how dangerous it is,” said Kevin O’Neil, M.D., F.A.C.P, chief medical officer for Brookdale. “On average, women develop heart disease 10 years later than men do, with their first heart attack occurring at the age of

70.” This cardiac disease risk begins rising during menopause, when the body reduces production of estrogen, a hormone believed to beneﬁt arteries. By their 70s, most women have high blood pressure. “Aging makes it harder to cope with cardiac disease’s impact,” said Dr. O’Neil. “Three-quarters of senior women who survive heart attacks are not able to resume their normal lives. However, women can dramatically reduce their cardiac risk regardless of their age by embracing healthy habits.” He noted that a study recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology shows lifestyle changes can reduce a woman’s likelihood of disease by 90 percent. “They include stopping smoking, eating a diet low in saturated fats, exercising moderately for half an hour a day, limiting alcohol consumption and maintaining a body mass index under 25,” Dr. O’Neil said. Watching

television for no more than seven hours a week is also associated with better cardiac health. Through the “10,000 Heart to Hearts” initiative, professionals with Sterling House/ClareBridge of Greenville will visit senior women in their homes to explain the risk, check their blood pressure, discuss measures for healthier lifestyles, provide Brookdale’s heart-healthy cookbook and connect them with resources. There is no charge for the visits. “Our goal is to have a candid, heart-to-heart discussion with each woman about the importance of the issue and help them take the steps needed to address it,” said Shelli Jackson, executive director, Sterling House/ClareBridge of Greenville. To schedule an inhome “10,000 Heart to Hearts” visit, contact Sterling House/ClareBridge of Greenville at 548-6800. In addition, senior women and others concerned about heart disease are in-

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Searching for Spring Hike GREENVILLE – Join a Darke County Parks’ Naturalist on Feb. 28, 2 p.m. for a winter hike. they will meet at Worth Family Nature Preserve (Springhill Road off of 502-West) and enjoy the last scenes of winter all while searching for signs of spring. Dress for the weather; camera and binoculars are highly recommended. Dogs on a leash are welcome to join the hike. For more information or directions to the park, call the Nature Center at 5480165. A full list of upcoming programs can be found on their website, www. darkecountyparks.org.

GGSA/GCBL plans cornhole event

GREENVILLE – The seventh annual GGSA/ GCBL “Grand Slam” Cornhole Tournament is set for Feb. 21 at Paws Bingo Hall, Greenville, with a guaranteed $1,000 purse up for grabs. Many of the best cornhole players in the region will compete once again in what has become one of the top tournaments. The event is in support of The Greenville Girls Softball Association and Greenville Citizens Baseball League. For the first time in the seven year history of the tournament the organizers have decided to offer two separate doubles tournaments including competitive and recreational brackets. The competitive division will use the same format that has been used in the past with a guaranteed $1,000 purse up for grabs for the top finishers. The recreational division is for those players who like to compete but are not at the same skill level of the competitive division players. Both tournaments will begin at the same time and players will only be allowed to enter one of the two tournaments. Top finishers will receive cash prizes and individual and team awards. Singles Tournament: Begins at noon with double elimination, check in is at 11 a.m. The cost is $20/player with a 75 percent payout Competitive and Recreational Tournaments: Begin at approximately 3 p.m. with double elimination (check-in all day). The cost is $40/team with competitive guaranteed purse and 75 percent payout for recreational. For more information, contact Shawn Shaffer, 459-9187, or Keith Heidrich 760-2008. You can also visit www.ggsaonline.com or www.thecornholenation. com.

Storm Spotter Training planned NEW PARIS – As we look to put winter weather behind us and move on to sunny skies and warmer days we must not forget that while we may not have to deal with snow, spring too has its severe weather situations. Darke and Preble County Emergency Management Agencies will combine to host an annual Storm Spotter Training on March 11, 7–9:30 p.m., at National Trail High School 6940 Oxford Gettysburg Road, New Paris. The training is conducted through the National Weather Service out of Wilmington and covers thunderstorm formation, severe weather production, and features associated with severe storms. Also part of the class is tornado formation and behavior, non-threatening clues which may be mistaken for signiﬁcant features, and safety when thunderstorms threaten. Details include storm ingredients, characteristics of severe storms, anatomy of a storm, supercell storms and rotation. By providing citizens with this education it al-

lows the Weather Service to receive ﬁrst hand reports of weather conditions from wherever the spotter is located. While “storm chasing” is not advised, reporting from your home, work or car (etc.) provides valuable information directly to meteorologists making decisions on watches and warnings. With Severe Weather Awareness week coming up March 1–7, it’s a great time to think about preparing ourselves and families for the threat of severe spring/ summer storms. If you do not currently own a NOAA Weather Radio consider purchasing one. These radios are programmable with voice and/alarm modes that will notify you, your family or your business of impending severe weather any time of day. If you have any questions or would like additional information about preparing yourself, your family or your business, contact the Darke County Emergency Management Agency at 548-1444 or visit www. darkecountyema.org.

Third Floor Film Series at library GREENVILLE – The Greenville Public Library is excited to announce the Third Floor Film Series, a new movie program at GPL that celebrates the wonder of cinema. Once a month GPL will be showing a classic movie in the public meeting room on the third floor of the library. The Third Floor Film Series will focus on films that local movie lovers probably haven’t had a chance to see on a large screen since their original theatrical runs, while making sure selected films are approachable and entertaining for any adult who attends. The library has an 80” wall-mounted flat screen television and a virtual surround audio system that makes the meeting room feel like a movie theater.

All showings will be free of charge, and snacks and soft drinks will also be provided for free. David Nilsen, editor of Fourth & Sycamore literary journal and lifelong cinephile, will briefly introduce each film before it is shown and then facilitate a short discussion of the movie when it is over. The first movie in the Third Floor Film Series will be Vertigo, Alfred Hitchcock’s 1958 classic of psychological suspense. Hitchcock’s classic will be shown at GPL on Feb. 27, 7 p.m. For a long time any local film lover who has wanted to watch a classic film on a large screen had to travel at least to Dayton, if not further. Now they only have to travel to their own public library in Greenville.

TheatreworksUSA production of SKIPPYJON JONES opened DCCA’s 20142015 Family Theatre Series Oct. 12.

Steyer Fund supports Family Theatre GREENVILLE – Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes the Greyson James Steyer Fund of the Darke County Foundation for their support of DCCA’s Family Theatre Series. “DCCA is pleased to receive continual generous support from community organizations such as the Greyson James Steyer Fund of the Darke County Foundation. With their assistance we are able to fulﬁll our mission of cultural enrichment for the community,” stated Andrea Jordan, DCCA Executive Director. Community support allows DCCA to present high quality artistic performances for youngsters and their families at a low ticket-price of $5. According to Jordan,” the goal of DCCA’s Family Theatre Series is to inspire the imaginations of the young and young at heart, encouraging the expression of creativity. The series attracts a wide-ranging audience that includes many preschool children enjoying their ﬁrst theater experience, as well as se-

nior citizens who enjoy the shows’ strong depiction of traditional values.” DCCA’s 2014-2015 Family Theater Series continues with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other Eric Carle Favourites Feb. 15, and Schoolhouse Rock Live! March 1. Performance times are scheduled to ﬁt conveniently into most schedules at 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoons. Most of the productions are original musicals based on popular tales adapted from current and classic children’s literature, although non-theatrical creativity-inspiring performances are presented as well. All performances take place at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at Readmore’s Hallmark in Greenville, online at www.centerforarts. net or through the DCCA ofﬁce at 547-0908. For more information on DCCA or the Family Theatre Series visit their website or contact Executive Director Andrea Jordan.

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CHURCH & SOCIAL

Garden club ready for new year ARCANUM – The Arcanum Garden Club has seen a completion of plans started several years ago. The Generation Square was completed and dedication given with a lot of gratitude to those contributing and helping in many ways to bring this beautiful feature to the town of Arcanum. They have been getting a lot of appreciation for this project from citizens. Again this year, the club gave out poinsettia ﬂowers to shut ins in the community. Three new cedar trees have been planted in the Square area and these were decorated with Christmas lights by the Arcanum school teens and the Christmas decorations in downtown Arcanum were Lollipops. New ofﬁcers were installed at the Christmas party. They are President Abby Cutright, Vice President Linda Schwieterman,

Secretary Amy Jeffers, Assistant Secretary Kornelia Barnett, Treasurer Connie Norris, Assistant Treasurer Vicki Brown, and Corresponding Secretary/ Publicity Anita Troutwine. Each were presented with a carnation, different color signifying their position. Outgoing President Kathy Fout thanked everyone for their hard work, concerns and friendship. The January meeting was held at the library to un-decorate the building. It was too cold to complete the outside areas. Hostesses were Kornelia Barnett and Sue Stammen. The February meeting will be at the home of Anita Troutwine. The program will be given by Abby Cutright and Anita Troutwine. Hostesses will be Vicki Brown and Amy Jeffers. Exciting and interesting programs have been planned for this upcoming new year.

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PITSBURG - The Pitsburg Church of the Brethren will host Joseph and Simple Gifts on March 1 at 6 p.m.. Joseph Helfrich, known simply as “Joseph” is a folk singer, multi-instrumentalist, and storyteller who has been performing in public for over 25 years. He has been a full time musician since 1992. Joseph specializes in vocals, guitar, banjo, mandolin, recorders and the mountain dulcimer. His programs include a wide variety of musical styles as well a healthy dose of humor. Joseph has a large repertoire for children and adults and tailors the program to ﬁt the occasion. Performing as a group since 1990, the Simple Gifts Quartet started primarily with gospel music. The quartet, however,

moves comfortably from one end of the spectrum to the other. From bluegrass all the way to the Beach Boys, the basis is pure harmony. With a wide range of material and styles, the Simple Gifts Quartet is sure to entertain almost any audience. For booking information contact Joseph at http://simplyjoseph.com/ or by phone at 937-448-2112. The public is invited. A free will offering will be accepted. Refreshments will be served following the concert. The church is located at the west edge of Pitsburg at 8376 Pitsburg-Laura Road. For further information about the event, contact Bruce Shank at 937-564-2891.

VCC’s Winter Fun Day VERSAILLES – Everyone is invited to the ﬁrst annual community Winter Fun Day on Feb. 28, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Versailles. Bring your friends and family to this special event, which will include horsedrawn carriage rides, snowman building, mule rides, ﬁre pits for roasting marshmallows, homemade chili, grilled hot dogs, popcorn, hot chocolate, face

painting, music and more. It is all free. Winter Fun Day will take place on West Ward Street (between West and Pearl Streets) in Versailles and is sponsored by Versailles Christian Church (VCC). VCC is located at 105 W. Ward Street – Versailles. For additional information contact the VCC ofﬁce at 526-4194 or visit www.versaillescc.com.

BRADFORD – The Oakland Church of the Brethren, 8058 HoratioHarris Creek Road, Bradford (2 1/2 miles north of Gettysburg) is presenting When Bullfrogs Sing Opera by Carl L. Williams as its 2015 Dinner Theater production. The play centers around two sisters who grew up in Bullfrog Waller but one left the country for the bigcity while the other stayed in the country as a cornbread and grits kinda’ girl. Come and hear the bullfrog sounds as deceit and conceit ultimately reveal not just secrets but what matters most in this awardingwinning comedy. Darlene and John Dillon are the directors. Nan Hottle is the producer.

Rochelle Holsapple is the dinner coordinator. The cast members are Amanda Sgro, Betty Byrd, Mike Hogg, Lynne Hanes, John Dillon, Holden Klingler, and Alison Helfrich. The dates for performances are March 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 6 p.m., with a cost of $22 for the dinner buffet and play. On March 8, dessert only will be served at 2 p.m. with the play to follow at 3 p.m. with a cost of $12. Cost for children 10 and under is half price. For reservations call Brenda Coblentz at 548-1895 between the hours of 4-8 p.m. Proceeds from the dinner theater production will help support Oakland’s outreach projects.

GREENVILLE – Men can make plans to attend the next Breakfast & Bible Study on March 7, 8:30– 9:30 a.m. at the Versailles Christian Church, 105 W. Ward St., Versailles, in the Fellowship Hall. Nick Ellis and David Loewer will prepare a breakfast buffet and Pas-

tor Dennis J. Wheeler will lead all in an insightful and challenging study from God’s Word. Make your reservations by March 4 by calling the VCC ofﬁce at 526-4194 or email verscc@gmail.com. For additional information, visit www.versaillescc.com.

Bradford Lions Club to hold Pancake & Sausage Day Feb. 28 BRADFORD - The Bradford Lions are having a Pancake and Sausage Day on Saturday, February 28 at the Bradford School Auditeria. Serving will be from 7 AM till 1 PM. The menu consists of “all you can eat “ pancakes, served with whole hog sausage, scrambled eggs, applesauce and drink. Carry-

outs will be available. Cost for adults will be $6.00 and for children 12 and under $4.00. All proﬁts will go toward a scholarship for a 2015 Bradford senior. The Bradford Lions thank you for your support. Contact Kathy Myers at 448-2667 for more information.

at most breakfast events. This is an all you can eat breakfast that includes pancakes, sausage, milk or orange drink. The cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children 4-10 years old. Children under 4 eat free. Walk in or purchase a ticket from any Greenville Lions club member. Everyone is welcome. All proﬁts are used to help local residents.

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Lions plan breakfast GREENVILLE – The Greenville Lions Club is holding a pancake breakfast on Feb. 28, 8-11 a.m. They will be serving at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, 306 Devor St., Greenville (corner of Washington and Devor Streets). Pancakes will be furnished by Chris Cakes who is well known to many in this area. Cakes will provide an experience you don’t get

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Learning to Love Non-Scale Victories So often we get sucked into the mindset that scale weight is the defining number when it comes to our overall health and fitness level. Scale weight is an excellent tool to help us stay on track, but by itself it really does not tell a whole lot about your fitness level. When it comes to being healthy, it is what we do that gets us there. The weight on the scale is simply one measure of progress, but it may not tell the entire picture. How many times have you felt better, lost size (or gained if that is your goal), only to step on the scale and be disappointed? If this has ever happened to you, then non-scale victories are a good place to focus your attention until you are in a better state of mind to use the scale as a gauge of progress. What are non-scale victories? They are accomplishments in fitness that do not involve the scale. Some examples are: • Following your planned exercise schedule week on week. • Wearing a smaller/ bigger size trousers (depending on your goal). • Running/biking/ rowing/swimming/etc. faster and further than 6

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hunched over and realizing I didn’t want to look like that when I was older, but there is so much more to posture that I didn’t know then. When I teach a class or have clients of any age, the first thing we discuss and check is posture. Whether sitting or standing, and even while facing the floor or ceiling doing exercises, if posture is not proper, breathing can be compromised, your back and joints can be at risk for injury, and balance can be affected. Do this: Wherever you are right now (seated or standing), make your stomach muscles a brick wall. Poke your fingers in there to feel that brick wall. If you don’t feel it in there (and it doesn’t matter if you have a layer of fat or are very lean – we all have muscles there), you may need to do some core exercises to help your posture. If you are standing, good posture involves distributing your weight evenly between both feet, engaging your core by making your muscles around the belly and back flex a bit, bringing your shoulders down away from your ears (imagine your shoulder blades being in a V), arms at your

What is the right age for braces? Dental braces have been used for decades to correct various alignment and spacing issues in the teeth. Braces can be crucial to the future of one’s oral health and prevent serious issues down the line. Roughly 25 percent of the people in North America who get braces are adults. But braces still are geared toward young people and getting them on the road to straight and properly aligned teeth early on. Braces correct a number of problems, including realigning the jaw and alleviating overcrowding of teeth. Crooked teeth can trap food and debris between them, making it harder to ﬂoss and brush. Wearing braces also corrects the bite. If teeth or jaws are not aligned correctly, it can lead to difﬁculty chewing food or

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es once all the primary teeth have fallen out. This occurs between ages nine and 14. This is often a less expensive approach because braces need only be applied and removed once. A number of studies have shown that, for common problems alleviated with orthodontic work, youngsters are better off waiting until all of their permanent teeth have come in. Antonio Secchi, a professor of orthodontics at the University of Pennsylvania, notes that if parents choose to treat crooked teeth too early, the child may need another phase of intervention a few years down the road. Some problems, like crossbites, overbites or severe overcrowding, warrant early intervention. Scheduling an orthodontic visit early on means children can get the care they need when they need it. The orthodontist will be able to monitor how teeth are growing in and map out the best treatment plan for all. Braces can help ﬁx an imperfect smile and alleviate oral health concerns. Parents should speak to a dentist or make an appointment with an orthodontist to evaluate their children’s treatment needs.

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side, knees soft (meaning not locked but not really bent) and your hips under your shoulders. This means your chest is upright and you are looking straight forward. If your natural posture is to be bent over, to have rounded shoulders and tension in the neck, training your muscles to work more to your favor by working towards good posture is entirely possible. It may take some time and practice, but it is very important for long term back health and even athletic performance. For those who are athletes, whether young or old, posture can help you to perform better by improving breath, enabling endurance, protecting your back and joints, and many other benefits. If you are interested in improving balance and your ability to navigate steps in your home along with navigating uneven terrain while enjoying the outdoors, good posture can help you to achieve this. As always, consult with your medical professional before starting any fitness program. Seek out trained wellness professionals for specific training advice customized to your needs.

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Chocolate historically more than just food Many cannot resist chocolate, that beloved creamy, sweet confection derived from cocoa beans, milk and sugar. All over the world people love to indulge in chocolate, especially come Valentine’s Day. According to data from Leatherhead Food Research, Switzerland consumes more chocolate per capita than any country in the world. Ireland, the United Kingdom, Austria and Belgium round out the top ﬁve. Despite its apparent popularity in Europe, chocolate was ﬁrst popularized among the Olmecs of Mexico, who used the cocoa beans more than 3,500 years ago. However, it wasn’t until the last 200 years that chocolate turned into the sweet treat that is known and loved today. Aztecs believed cocoa had aphrodisiac properties, and chocolate contains a chemical called phenylethylamine, which is released naturally in the body when a person falls in love. The aroma of chocolate can induce relaxation, and chocolate also contains dopamine, a natural painkiller. While chocolate is now used primarily as a food, over the years it has had many other uses - some

of which are quite unique. Here are some of the many ways people have used chocolate throughout history. · Money: The Mayans once used cocoa beans as a form of currency, as did the Aztecs. In this instance, money actually did grow on trees. · Dental health: Arman Sadeghpour, a researcher at Tulane University, says an extract of cocoa powder could be an effective alternative to using fluoride. Chocolate-enhanced toothpaste may be the next big thing. · Fuel: Chocolate has been used to feed bacteria that produce hydrogen, which can be used as a clean power source. · Medicine: Chocolate is full of antioxidants, which serve all sorts of diseasefighting benefits in the body. Dark chocolate provides the greatest number of health benefits, as it contains flavonols, which stimulate the brain and support the circulatory system. · Fashion: Designers and chocolatiers worldwide collaborate to make sweet outfits at Le Salon du Chocolat’s fashion shows. · Special effects: Before the days of computer-simulated special effects, moviemakers had to employ

other methods to produce realistic results. Legend has it that Bosco brand chocolate syrup was used as blood in the famed shower scene in the classic horror movie “Psycho.” Bosco was used because it showed up great in black and white. · Skin care: Cocoa butter, a component of chocolate, has long been used to moisturize and soothe dry skin. Many spas now incorporate organic chocolate into their healing and beauty therapies. · Perfume: Chocolate produces more than 400 distinct smells and has been used to make perfume more fragrant. · Mood enhancement: Chocolate may help to improve mood, as it is a mild stimulant and can affect serotonin levels, which govern those feel-good feelings, in the brain. · Postage: In 2013, Belgium’s post ofﬁce sold limited-edition stamps that were varnished with 40 percent of a cocoa product. The stamps smelled and tasted like chocolate. Chocolate has been tempting taste buds for thousands of years. It’s also been used in some very unique ways, even if, come Valentine’s Day, the majority of people would be content just to eat it.

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Greenville Area Dog Club plans dog training classes GREENVILLE – The Greenville Area Dog Club (GADC) winter session of obedience, agility and conformation classes begins the week of march 9. Through the years more classes have been added to meet the growing interest in dog training. Many people like the variety of classes available. GADC will be offering classes at the former U.S.

Chemical building, located in the 5400 block of State Route 49. Obedience classes begin March 10. Classes offered include Puppy (12 weeks to ﬁve months), Beginner Obedience, Novice Rally Obedience and Conformation. “Our puppy and beginning obedience classes are designed to teach basic house manners, grooming and care of the dog, heel-

Flora to speak on Starting Seeds GREENVILLE – Gardeners won’t want to miss this year’s re-opening of the Growing Harvest Seed Library’s 2015 season. On Feb. 19, Edward Flora from Richland Gardens will speak on Starting Seeds at the Greenville Public Library. Don’t miss this informative, informal, and educational session in the third ﬂoor meeting room at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Librarian Rachel Brock started the Growing Harvest Seed Library last year with 29 members and hopes for a big increase this year. The idea is to borrow seeds, plant them, and return a

few from your harvest to the library for next year. Of course, these are heirloom, open-pollinated seeds that grow year after year - no GMO’s allowed. Rachel sought donations from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, Hudson Valley Seed Library, and others, and received 520 packets. She also has seeds from last year’s crops. She explains the program needs to become self-sustaining with local seeds because they will have adapted to our climate and soil. There will also be a social event in March called a “seed swap” where people can trade seeds - more information coming soon.

CAP offers HEAP funds GREENVILLE – Community Action Partnership of Greater Dayton – Darke County has received funding from the Area Agency on Aging to provide Home Energy Assistant Program (HEAP) Outreach to seniors 60+ effective until April 15. The focus is on increasing outreach to the homebound. CAP will provide outreach, information and assistance completing HEAP applications to individuals in Darke County who are 60 years of age or older and/or have disabilities and need that assistance. CAP will also provide services to frail,

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ing, sit, down, stay and other commands,” said Barb Rhoades, director of Obedience Training. She also added a new class will be offered to those who have completed beginner or have some past training in classes and want to continue with training. The Novice Rally Class is for students who want to try something new in obedience and challenge themselves and their dog. The requirement for this class is the dog and handler is able to execute all the basic obedience commands without difﬁculty. Class space is limited for Rally and you must be preregistered with Barb, 5480338 or Becky, 337-0292. The goal of the class is to introduce students to a new form of Obedience, which involves walking a course with your dog and performing the exercises as illustrated on numbered signs along the path of the course. This

class also preps the team of dog and handler to enter and work towards a novice title in Rally, if so interested. The classes are designed to be building blocks in obedience. They start with puppy and continue to build upon that training through each of the later classes. However, if you missed the puppy class when your dog was a baby, you can still get great results with the dog starting with the Beginner classes. Registration for obedience classes is from 6:307:15 p.m., March 10, with orientation and classes to follow registration. Dogs must be up-to-date on vaccinations and participants must bring a copy of the dog’s vaccination records to registration. Puppies must have had their ﬁrst two sets of vaccinations to enroll in puppy class. Veterinarians need to certify all vaccinations given at home

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Success continues in Greenville grad’s coaching career BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR www.bluebagmedia.com

GREENVILLE – In high school Tim Atkinson was a standout runner. As an adult he continues to train standout runners. Atkinson graduated from Greenville Senior High in 1984 and had a stellar track and cross country career that continues to be remembered. He earned First Team honors in the league and district and was an All Ohio athlete. He was part of the 1983-84 GHS Cross Country team that tied for third place in the state. He was also part of the track team that set a school record in the 4x1600. He attended Anderson University as a freshman and was part of a cross country team that ran in the National Championship in Kenosha, Wis. The team placed fourth. He transferred to Heidelberg University to pursue his education and continued to run track and cross country. At Heidelberg he

became the first national qualifier in the 10,000 meter run. His direction changed in his senior year of college. Because he was pursuing a teaching degree, Heidelberg wouldn’t let students finishing their student teaching assignments participate in athletics. He received a call from Ron Martin and Milt Place, both are hall of fame coaches, asking if he would be interested in working with the distance runners at Tiffin Columbian High School. Atkinson jumped at the chance. That opportunity would eventually lead him to taking positions as an assistant track coach and the girls cross country coach. While at Tiffin Columbian, Atkinson’s kids worked hard and from 1992-95 they were able to earn the conference title in cross country, won a district title in 1992 and were runners-up at the state meet in 1995. Seven years ago Atkinson’s direction changed

once again. He signed on with Liberty Center High School to coach the cross country team. When he arrived they had a total of three kids in junior high and high school cross country. Today, they average 30-40 boys and girls. According to Atkinson, the school is approximately the same size as ArcanumButler The increase in the number of runners has also had an impact on the school’s success in the sport. In 2010, Atkinson led his girls cross country team to a league, district and regional title and were runners-up in the state. They lost to Minster by two points. From 2011-13 Liberty Center produced several more league, district and regional championships as well as backto-back-to-back state championships. His ﬁrst championship was one of the most special. The week before regionals he lost his brother to cancer and without his knowledge his team travelled three hours to the Greenville area to attend the funeral. “It was

very emotional. I don’t think I’ll ever forget it.” This past cross country season Liberty Center’s girls finished fifth in the state. Not only is his girls team performing well, Atkinson is extremely proud of his boys team. In 2013, the boys earned a trip to the state meet for the first time in nearly two decades. The coach has had many memorable moments in his career, but he points to watching and coaching his daughter, Brittany, to an individual state cross country championship her freshman year as one of his biggest. The proud father was also pleased to announce she has signed a letter of intent to continue her running career at The Ohio State University. Even with all of his success, Atkinson has not forgotten his hometown. He is quick to give credit to his high school coach, Dave Cummings, for teaching him how to train and the mindset an athlete needs to have to be successful. He remembers Cummings telling him and his team-

Tim Atkinson is shown with his daughter, Brittany, on the day she signed her Letter of Intent to run for The Ohio State University. mates, “If you buckle down Greenville girls team and work hard you could joined Liberty Center girls win a state title.” He noted at a cross country camp, that team tied for third and which allowed him to could have won if Bill Fun- coach his hometown team. derburg didn’t get knocked He was impressed with down at the starting line. Greenville’s head coach, The team they tied with Stephanie Lind, and be– Tifﬁn Columbian – was lieves she has them on the ﬁrst team Atkinson the right track. During the coached. He said Cum- camp, the Liberty Center mings stressed the value girls began to moan when of hard work and working Coach Atkinson put on his together as a team. Today, high school jersey. “They he emphasizes the same think I work them harder message with his athletes. when I’m ‘feeling young,’” Last summer, the he said.

UD volleyball announces addition of Versailles’ Bruns

The Darke County High School Gymnastics Team from left to right: Arcanum’s Cheyenne White and Emma Smith; Franklin Monroe’s Madison Myer; Greenville’s Sydney Oda; Versailles’ Jorja Pothast; and Ansonia’s Amber Aultman. (Submitted photo)

Coach shares updates on high school gymnastic season DARKE COUNTY – “An overall continued improvement is used to describe the gymnasts of Darke County High School,” said Darke County Gymnastics Coach Jessica Pothast. With their opening meet in Tipp City on Jan. 19, the gymnasts began their season competing against 25 schools. While the Northmont Invitational has been the largest meet this season, the high school team has also competed in meets at Centerville High School and Hamilton High School. Ansonia freshman Amber Aultman started her high school career at the Northmont Invitational finishing 53 out of 73 competitors and at Hamilton finishing 38 at Hamilton. She improved her allaround score by 2.9 points so far this season. Arcanum sophomore Emma Smith began her season at 42nd out of 73 girls at the Northmont Invitational to finish February 8 being 27th at Hamilton. Her All Around score has improved 2.3 points over the last 2 meets. Arcanum freshman teammate, Cheyenne White continues to improve through the season as well, with a 14 improvement in ranking from the Northmont invitational to the Centerville Elk Invitational. Her scores have also improved 2.90 points. Senior Madison Myers

from Franklin Monroe also has shown great achievements this year with 17th All Around placement at the Hamilton Meet and an 8th place on Vault with a score of 8.4. Greenville sophomore Sydney Oda has seen improvement also, ranking from 47th at the Northmont Invitational to 35th at Hamilton with an all around increase points of 2.15. For Versailles freshman Jorja Pothast, her rankings increased from 39 at Northmont to 22 at the Hamilton meet. Her All Around score point increased at Sunday’s meet has by 2.60. The high school team will compete next on Sunday, Feb. 15 at Miamisburg High School and the High Schools District meet at Lakota East on Feb. 28. The Darke County High School gymnasts are coached by Jessica Pothast and Katy Boston at the Flying J’s Gymnastics Center is located in Versailles. The Flying J’s hosts a competitive gymnastics team of 19 members offering a full range of recreational gymnastics classes from beginner to advanced including cheer tumbling as well as private lessons. For more information please call 937-526-4125, or like the Flying J’s on Facebook for updates, photos and much more.

DAYTON, Ohio – University of Dayton volleyball head coach Tim Horsmon has announced the addition of six incoming freshmen to his 2015 roster, including Versailles senior Lauren Bruns. Kendyll Brown (Mechanicsville, Virginia/ Lee-Davis), Lauren Bruns (Versailles, Ohio/ Versailles), Katie Machi (Milwaukee, Wisconsin/ Divine Savior Holy Angels), Lizzie Machi (Milwaukee, Wisconsin/Divine Savior Holy Angels), Bri Pittman (Burgaw, North Carolina/Pender) and Margo Wolf (Cincinnati, Ohio/Mount Notre Dame) have committed to playing for the Flyers this coming fall. Lauren Bruns, a 6’1″ outside hitter, helped lead

her team to an Ohio State Championship her junior season and an appearance in the state semiﬁnals her senior year. During her ﬁnal season at Versailles, Bruns set a new singleseason kills record (449) and single-season attack attempts record (995) and was named to the All-Ohio First Team. “Lauren is a very talented and athletic outside hitter who has a big upside,” said Horsmon. “Lauren is a terminal attacker who plays high and has a great feel for scoring. We’re really excited in how she has progressed this spring with her ball control, which I think is the last piece for her to be college ready.” Bruns is one of six incoming freshmen that

Lauren Bruns helped the Versailles volleyball team claim a state championship her junior year. (Chuck Runner photo) will join the Flyers as Dayton volleyball squad ﬁrst-year members of the in 2015.

GYFL and cheer registration planned GREENVILLE – Greenville Youth Football League and Cheer will begin its discounted early registration on March 7. Greenville Youth Football League, a member of the Western Ohio Junior Football Conference, is open to boys and girls of

Darke County who will be entering grades K-6 and for Cheerleaders who will be entering grades 1-6 for the upcoming football season. Plan to sign up at The Moose Lodge, 1200 Sweitzer St., Greenville, on March 7, 9 a.m.-noon.

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being open to bringing in services that werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t previously offered by the local hospital or other practices in the community. In addition to working with Reid, Wayne HealthCare is also currently working with Good Samaritan Hospital on a facility across the street from the hospital. While this project is solely funded by Reid, Wayne HealthCare and Family Health are considered partners in providing health care to the community. The three entities have regular communication about what each is doing and what needs should be addressed in the community. Anderson noted Family Health has been great to work with during the construction. She said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jean Young (executive director of Family Health) has been apprised of everything we are doing. They have been

very good neighbors.â&#x20AC;? In fact, Family Health has allowed Reidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s construction team to use their driveway to access the new facility. One of the biggest beneďŹ ciaries of Reidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greenville facility is Dr. Henry Chong. His cardiology area is beginning to take shape and the doctor was excited as he explained the beneďŹ ts patients and others will receive during a recent tour of the construction site. Dr. Chong said it is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quantum increase in what we can do now.â&#x20AC;? He pointed out the larger more comfortable rooms for patients, wider hallways and a couple of areas where he can hold classes. Dr. Chongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is to start education classes for the public, physicians and other health care providers. The part time specialists coming in will be in the ofďŹ ce anywhere from a

few days a week to a couple times a month. One of the more exciting opportunities for the medical center will be telemedicine. Even if a doctor canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come to the facility they will still be able to see their patient. With a television screen in each ofďŹ ce, the doctor will be able to talk and see his/ her patient in real time. They will also be able to listen to the patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart beat and get a lot of the information they will need. A nurse will be in the local ofďŹ ce assisting the doctor. The ground breaking on the 34,000 square foot, $10 million project was held March 28, 2014 and since that time approximately 95 percent of the construction has been completed. Most of the work (91 percent) has been done by businesses in Reidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s service area, many of which are from Darke County.

ACES gets support for grant to help at-risk youth GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Community Connectors Grant requires BOB partnering ROBINSON Associate Editor with at least bluebagmedia.com one school district with a high percentage of students living in poverty and not graduating on timeâ&#x20AC;Ś done. It requires a faith based organization in each district to work in the programâ&#x20AC;Ś done. And it requires partnering with at least one local business. That was accomplished Feb. 10. Jeff Vaughn, ACES Coordinator for the Council on Rural Services, talked to members of the business community, faith based organizations, Darke County Chamber of Commerce members, school superintendents and more. The meeting was set up by Chamber Director Sharon Deschambeau and hosted by Wayne Healthcare. Vaughn wanted to see if he had local support for Gov. John Kasichâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Connectors initiative to help at-risk youth, grades 5-12, in a 1-on-1 mentoring program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the supportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s there,â&#x20AC;? Vaughn said at the conclusion of the meeting.

He added it was important the whole community be involved; not just the Council on Rural Services. The idea of the program is to mentor, 1-on-1, students who are at risk in the local schools. The target population is part of more than 5,300 grade 5-12 students in the combined Darke County districts. Most of students, Vaughn said, would not fall into this category, but as many as 1,000 or more could. He had prepared a draft proposal allowing for Gateway Youth Programs (GYP) to employee Mentor/Youth Advocates to be in the schools, GYP and faithbased partners to recruit 1-on-1 volunteer mentors, and partner businesses for skill building related to job readiness and work ethics. Kasichâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Connectors initiative will fund up to $500,000 on a matching grant, with a 3 to 1 match the ďŹ rst year, 2 to 1 the second and 1 to 1 the third; the program is to be self-sustaining starting in year four. Vaughn said Mississinawa Valley and Tri-Village were the partner districts, the First Baptist Church in Union City and Cedar Grove Church in New Mad-

ison were the partner faith based organizationsâ&#x20AC;Ś he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet have the business partners. By the end of the meeting he had two: Wayne Healthcare and Recovery & Wellness Centers of Midwest Ohio. According to the grant application, once he had a partner school district matching the required criteria, all districts could participate. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d had a positive response from all but one so far; he expected that to be positive as well. For purposes of the application, he broke it out two ways: two youth advocates placed in schools at an eventual overall cost of $102,649 per year, or ďŹ ve youth advocates at an eventual overall cost of $239,189 per year. He was quick to note to the audience those amounts were overall expenses, not just salaries. Following his presentation he said he was pretty conďŹ dent he could come up with the money needed for two advocates each year, but it would take ďŹ ve to cover all districts in Darke County. This would be splitting one advocate between Franklin Monroe and Arcanum, and one between Mississinawa Valley and Ansonia. He told the group the concern was

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not running the program in years one through three when the state was helping to fund it; it was what happens when they were on their own. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to start this program and after three years say, sorry, no more money,â&#x20AC;? he said. Darke County Juvenile/Probate Judge Jason Aslinger told the group about two boys from his courtroom who had their lives turned around by a mentor. He believed this program was needed to help at-risk kids. Deschambeau noted Darke Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aging workforce; that the population is predicted to decrease by more than 5,000 people by 2040. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to invest in our youth,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Invest in our future workforce.â&#x20AC;?

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the largest response we have ever had,â&#x20AC;? BOB said Greenville ROBINSON librarian Deb Associate Editor bluebagmedia.com Cameron as she looked upon a crowd of about 100 people ďŹ lling every vacant seat in the room and overďŹ&#x201A;owing into the lobby. She was introducing Connor Keiser, who was there to talk about â&#x20AC;&#x153;Longtown: A Reason to Celebrate African History Month.â&#x20AC;? Earlier she said people started coming in at 5:45 for the Feb. 5 6:30 presentation. By 6:15 there were no more seats in the room; folding chairs were brought in. A speaker system was set up for those in the lobby. Librarian Rachel Brock said there were more than 2,200 hits on their Facebook page about the event. Keiser, a 21-year-old Edison Community College student, acknowledged being overwhelmed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is amazing,â&#x20AC;? he said as he addressed the crowd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A few months ago I gave a speech in Bob Robinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s communications class,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He said my story was something that should be heardâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? Since then, Keiser has spoken at Kiwanis of Greenville and now, the Greenville Public Library. Connor Keiser is the ďŹ fth generation grandson of James and Sophia Clemens, the founders of Longtown. â&#x20AC;&#x153;James Clemens was the ďŹ rst â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;freeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; person of Color to purchase land in Darke County,â&#x20AC;? he said. The settlement, founded in 1822, was originally referred to as the Greenville Negro Settlement. Keiser told the group he was proud of his heritage, adding â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud to be here and share this with you.â&#x20AC;? He noted a large portion of those in attendance were also relatives. Keiser said while Clemens founded Longtown, there were three principals in the emergence of the community. One of them, Thornton Alexander, established the Indiana side of Longtown. Keiser noted this was done â&#x20AC;&#x153;so that if one state passed laws against free people of Color, the community and its Colored inhabitants could move.â&#x20AC;? Following Alexander were Reuben Bass and his wife, Polly, in 1823. Keiser told the audience he was related to the three founders, as were most of Longtownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inhabitants. The settlers had large families and although it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t unusual for Clemens and others to travel to Greenville

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and elsewhere, the families stayed focused at home. Keiser told the audience about Clemensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; role in the Underground Railroad and his establishment of the Clemens School for both races, white and black. He noted nearly 40 men from Longtown fought in the Civil War Colored Regiment. He spoke of one relative who was killed by the KKK; and he talked about Longtown being a booming community. The settlement had grown to nearly 900 residents and became self-sustaining. It broke from Greenville and needed a postal ofďŹ ce. It became known as Longtown, named after a white blacksmith, James Long and his wife, Sarah. The population began decreasing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 500 people in the 1940â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as people moved to other areas to build their lives. In the 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Clemens School had to close down. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The town was kind of lost after that,â&#x20AC;? Keiser said. Today few descendants still own their ancestral lands, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and even fewer buildings remain.â&#x20AC;? Keiser told the group he belonged to the Union Literary Institute Preservation Society and is â&#x20AC;&#x153;trying to save what is leftâ&#x20AC;? of the community. The society is raising funds to restore the Clemens farmstead and the Clemens school. Keiser expressed his thanks and sincere gratitude to the people who attended his presentation and helped him celebrate African American Month. â&#x20AC;&#x153;May God Bless all of you just as He has me with your help and support,â&#x20AC;? he said in a note after the presentation. During an extensive question and answer session, one person in the audience told Keiser, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you want to do this again, I have a building that will hold 250 people.â&#x20AC;? Read more about Keiser and his quest to learn about his ancestors on Bluebag Media (www.bluebagmedia.com). Search keywords â&#x20AC;&#x153;Connor Keiser.â&#x20AC;?

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State of the Heart Hospice to hold volunteer orientation Feb. 25 GREENVILLE - State of the Heart Hospice is seeking volunteers to help the nonproﬁt agency serve the agency in many capacities, provide support to staff and help with various volunteer tasks. State of the Heart will hold an orientation for volunteers Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the agency’s Greenville ofﬁce, 1350 N. Broadway. Lunch will be provided. “Volunteers are always

needed by our agency,” stated Pauline Faller, Volunteer Manager. Volunteers are an important part of the team which cares for patients and families. Last year, State of the Heart Hospice volunteers gave over 7,000 hours of their time, saving the agency nearly $75,000. State of the Heart cares for patients and families in eastern Indiana and western Ohio who are confronting a life limiting illness. Other of-

ﬁces are in Coldwater and Portland. Faller said that there is a need for volunteers to sit with patients, allowing caregivers to take a break or run errands. “Often, patients just like to visit with the volunteer, sharing life experiences and enjoy the presence of someone who likes to listen,” she said. Volunteers can choose what they want to do, with ﬂexibility in hours they volunteer, and

no personal patient care is required. While there is always a need for volunteers, Faller added that the agency would like to have more male volunteers. “We have found that many of our male patients particularly enjoy a visit from another man and they talk about hunting and ﬁshing, farming and their work careers.” One volunteer, who is “retiring” after 15 years of service, is Margie Homan

BBBS still taking bowlers for annual fundraiser The 2015 Bowl-forKids-Sake event will be held Friday, March 6, with time slots at 4, 5 and 6 p.m. at Bel-Mar Lanes in Sidney and 5 p.m. at Treaty Lanes in Greenville. Also on Saturday, March 7, with time slots from 12, 1 and 2 p.m. at Bel-Mar Lanes in Sidney and Treaty Lanes in Greenville. The festive “St. Patrick’s Day” atmosphere will again feature lots of green and pots of gold. We also have a great line up of prizes, such as a choice of $500 cash, ipad mini and much more. Due to the continued growth of the agency and the large demand for mentoring services in the twocounty area, the Board of Trustees felt strongly about setting the goal at $38,000 for the 2015 fundraising

event. The money raised goes directly towards establishing one-to-one mentoring relationships between caring adults and kids in need. Last year alone the agency served nearly 400 children within Shelby and Darke County. All funds stay in the county in which they are raised. The agency aims to recruit 45 teams this year. Participation is open to the public and community members are asked to form 4-5 member teams. Each team member collects donations and comes out to bowl a game, get a T-shirt and join the party the day of the event. Plenty of free snacks and pizza, free bowling, and great door prizes are available throughout the event. The minimum to partici-

pate is $40 and gets you admission to the party, a 2015 t-shirt, all the food that you can eat and an abundance of prizes. For participants younger than 18 we ask that your raise $20. For those who like a little friendly competition, Big Brothers Big Sisters will help in any way to fuel the ﬁre. In the past we have had businesses participate and hold competitions between their branch locations to gauge which location could collect the most money. Businesses can get involved through one of our many sponsorship options or by sponsoring an employee team. All corporate sponsors’ names are announced throughout the event. If you are interested in

forming a team or getting involved as a company, Bowl for Kids’ Sake registration is easy; you can call our ofﬁce at 937-492-7611 or 547-9622 to get a form, or go directly online to www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org for team forms or corporate team option. Bowl for Kids’ Sake is a nationally recognized event, and almost 700 agencies across the county participate and hold the event. Big Brothers Big Sisters evaluates its effectiveness and impact on a national and local level. Results show that children who are mentored are more likely to improve in school and in their relationships with family and peers and are less likely to skip school or use illegal drugs or alcohol.

FM FFA celebrates National FFA Week PITSBURG – The Franklin Monroe FFA will celebrate National FFA Week, Feb. 21-28. This year’s theme is Go All Out! and it embraces more than 80 years of FFA traditions while looking forward to the organization’s future. More than half a million members will participate in National FFA Week activities at local, state and national levels. These members have a passion for agriculture. Designated as National FFA Week in 1947, the week of George Washington’s birthday is FFA Week, and runs from Saturday to Saturday. FFA Week gives FFA members an opportunity to educate the public

about agriculture. During the week, chapters conduct a variety of activities to help others in their school and community learn about FFA and agricultural education. As a part of National FFA Week, Franklin Monroe FFA members will participate in the following special events for its members as well as for the student body, faculty and community members. On Sunday members will attend church together and then enjoy a Pizza Dinner followed by a bowling party. Monday’s activities include FFA Breakfast, Camo Day, a Penny Stall Fourth Period to beneﬁt Children’s Hospital, and Snow Tubing at

Valley’s Edge. Tuesday will be Hats for Babies Day and the Penny Stall First Period. Wednesday will be Ag T-shirt Day and the Penny Stall Second Period. Thursday’s activities include Blue and Gold Day (Ofﬁcial Dress Day), Jeans for Babies Day for Faculty to beneﬁt March of Dimes, a Teacher Appreciation Breakfast, and the Penny Stall Fifth Period. Finishing out the week on Friday, activities will be Flannel Day, Penny Stall Third Period, and the $300 Pizza Party. Other activities will include having the mayor sign a FFA Week Proclamation, being on the WTGR’s Community Ties Radio Program, radio interviews, daily announcements, FFA

‘Shoot for Eli’ to benefit son of Edison faculty member PIQUA - Edison Community College is helping to raise money for Eli Leingang at the “Shoot for Eli” basketball match on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the Piqua campus gymnasium. The women’s basketball game begins at 5:30 p.m. with the men’s game following at 7:30 p.m. In 2011, Edison faculty member Brian Leingang and his wife, Noelle, were hit with the devastating news that their one-yearold son had Leukemia. After recently completing his three-and-a-half year treatment plan, it was confirmed earlier this year that Eli’s Leukemia has returned. “Eli’s a tough, resilient, and hilarious 5 year-old. After recently receiving multiple biopsies, all he wanted to do was play football. He is in good spirits. After all, he doesn’t know any different,” said Eli’s father and Edison Professor, Brian Leingang. “So many people have been supportive and caring during his treatment, keeping us in your hearts and prayers. We really do appreciate it.” To help out one of their own, the Edison family is holding this special event to raise money for Eli’s wish through A Special Wish Foundation. In addition to helping Eli, funds raised will also benefit

pens to administration and secretaries, public service announcements, FFA Week pins to administration, and placing FFA Week Posters in area Agri-businesses. National FFA Week is sponsored by Tractor Supply Company as a special project of the National FFA Foundation.

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other children’s wishes. By participating in the half-time events, fans have the chance to win over $500 worth in prizes while also raising money for Eli. A threepoint shot game will give fans the chance to double their money; a four-shot raffle will challenge fans to make a lay-up, foul, three-point, and halfcourt shots for a chance to win $250; and a raffle will also be held to give away a $250 gift certificate to the Edison bookstore. Shoot for Eli t-shirts will also be available for purchase during the games. A Special Wish Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to granting

our patients and staff.” Faller said. “We will miss her ﬂexibility and how open minded she was toward our patients and their circumstances. Both volunteers will be greatly missed. “Losing two valued volunteers such as Margie and Alvera emphasizes that we need new volunteers willing to help in the same ways that they did,” she said. She added that a preorientation interview is required to enable the prospective volunteer to explore what the needs of the agency are, and how they can help. Volunteers help in many ways, including sitting with patients, delivering medical supplies, and helping in the ofﬁce as well as with fund raising and promotional activities. State of the Heart has a pet therapy program with volunteers using their own dogs for patient visits. There is also a need for volunteers with their pets for patient visits. To set up a pre-orientation interview to learn more about volunteering for State of the Heart, call Faller at 548-2999. She can also answer any questions for those with pets interested in the pet therapy program. For more information about the services provided by state of the Heart, visit the agency web site at www.stateoftheheartcare.org.

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of Coldwater. Homan explained that she started volunteering for State of the Heart’s Coldwater office with her husband. “When I started as a volunteer, I knew that I did not want patient contact, so looked for something else,” she explained. She and her husband served for many years as couriers, taking interoffice mail back and forth to the agency’s Portland and Greenville offices. “It was fulfilling and satisfying, and I felt good that I was helping the agency,” she said. Faller pointed out that it is necessary to have new volunteers as sometimes volunteers decide to do something else, or feel they want to “retire” from their volunteering. Joining Homan in retiring recently is Alvera Schmitz who served as a volunteer for 20 years out of the Greenville office. Together, she and Homan have 35 years of devoted service to State of the Heart, giving nearly 1800 hours to the agency. “This is an inspiring record,” Faller stated, praising both volunteers for their years of service. Schmitz was out of town and not available to comment on her years of service. “I can speak for her commitment,” Faller said. “She was always willing to help, but more importantly always willing to learn from

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Old Arcana will host cooking class series ARCANUM – The Old Arcana, the “from scratch” restaurant located in downtown Arcanum, is announcing a new Cooking Class Series for adults and kids, held in the restaurant monthly from February through June. The Old Arcana’s cooking classes have been designed to teach students how to prepare familiar ﬂavors with elevated techniques. Each class features recipes that utilize seasonal ingredients as well as elements procured from local farms. Classes include a blend of demonstrations from the Old Arcana kitchen team as well as hands-on lessons that attendees will prepare themselves. Adult classes are designed to be an entertaining evening out for individuals, couples or groups. Each class includes a lively hands-on lesson in the Arcana kitchen including appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert. Students will enjoy a full multi-course meal at class end and will the take home the recipes for all items prepared that evening. Kid’s classes are designed with recipes that are friendly to kid’s skill levels, but still produce a unique and impressive end result. The Old Arcana kitchen team will handle all kniferelated pre-prep and transfer of recipes to the stove or oven, so the lesson is safe for all ages. Kids get to eat what they prepare at the end of class as well! The Cooking Class schedule at The Old Arcana from February through June in-

cludes: Feb. 24 – Kid’s Class: Better than your Mom’s Lasagna – Lasagna and Very Berry Tiramisu Feb. 26 – Italy in the Country: Arcana Beef & Sausage Lasagna – Prosciutto wrapped ﬁgs, Mixed Greens with fennel, blood orange, ﬁgs, walnuts and Balsamic Vinaigrette, Beef & Sausage Lasagna with fresh garlic tomato sauce and herbed ricotta, Bakehouse Baguettes with Compound Butter, Tiramisu March 4 – Culinary Basics: The 5 Mother Sauces – Learn how to make the 5 “Mother Sauces” of Classic Cuisine: Béchamel, Velouté, Espagnole, Hollandaise and Tomate. March 24, 2015 – Kid’s Class: Meatballs & Pop Tarts… yes, they go together – Meatballs in tomato sauce and home-made pop tarts March 25 – Irish Comfort Food – Sampling of Irish Cheeses, House Mustard and Rye, Guinness Braised Corned Beef with Sweet Cabbage & Apples and Smashed Garlicky Potatoes, Bread Pudding with Jameson’s Irish Whiskey Sauce April 21 – Kid’s Class: Spring Rolls and Ice Cream! - Veggie spring rolls, spring rolls and sweet rhubarb sauce April 22 – Spring with Kraut Creek Lamb – Asparagus and Mushroom Tart, Roast rack of Lamb with Crispy Roast Potatoes and Sweet Pea Puree, Charred Butter lettuce with buttermilk dressing, House Ice Cream with Rhubarb–Gin-

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Writing Your Memoir Workshop GREENVILLE – A twoday workshop Writing Your Memoir From Scratch will be held at the Greenville Public Library on Feb. 23 and 24. Both classes run from 6:30-8 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Instructor Lianne Spidel describes the workshop as a chance for participants “to tell your stories and ﬁnd forgotten treasures hidden in the deep well of your own memory.” Lianne is a well-known published poet and retired English and Journalism teacher at both the high school and college level. She explains the only things you need to bring are writing materials such as a notebook or legal pad and pens or pencils - no electronic

devices, no documents, autobiographies, or family histories. “Everything is inside your head, and your writing will be done at the workshop.” The directions are simple according to Lianne. “The ﬁrst step is to forget everything you learned in school about the writing process, such as topic sentences, outlines, introductions, and conclusions. They are needed for schoolwork and business but they don‘t belong in this workshop.” She says throwing them out is harder than you think! It’s not necessary to read anything in preparation or to bring previous work - Lianne will present ideas to get started. Light refreshments will be served.

Randolph County Tea Party to hold Feb. 19 meeting RANDOLPH COUNTY - The Randolph County Tea Party will meet Thursday, February 19 at 6:30 p.m. at their new location, the Freedom Life Church at 991 East Greenville Pike, Winchester, IN. The church is located at the intersection where you enter Walmart. Topic for discussion is the future of education in Randolph County. The guest Speakers are Dr. Gregory Hinshaw Super-

intendent and Lisa Chalfant Curriculum Director both from Randolph Central School Corp. Topics of interest discussed will be preschool and full year kindergarten, graduation rate, curriculum and testing, education standards and common core, public school vs charter and home schools (vouchers), lunch program (food standards and reduced Lunch), drugs in school and consolidation.

During the Culinary Tour last year, ticket holders enjoyed the demonstration and sample featured at the KitchenAid Experience Retail Center.

First Friday Culinary Tour tickets on sale GREENVILLE – When was the last time you ate a meal in downtown Greenville? If it has been awhile, take part in the Culinary Tour on First Friday, March 6. This ticketed event allows you to eat and sip your way through the urban spirited district and explore locations you haven’t tried or places you need reintroduced to. The tour will consist of 10 small groups guided by energetic tour guides. Each group will visit 10 downtown establishments who will highlight a sample for ticket holders. The 10 businesses featured on the tour include Romer’s Catering, The Bistro Off Broadway, The Don’s Pizza, KitchenAid Experience, The A & B Coffee & Cake Co., D’Alessios, Brenda’s Beanery, Janet’s Broadway Bakery, Danny’s Place, and The Coffee Pot. The two and a half hour guided tour will begin

Tenant Based Rental Subsidy

GREENVILLE – Community Action Partnership has received funding from the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) in partnership with Darke County Commissioners for tenant based rental subsidy (TBRA) throughout Darke County. Preference will be given to those who are homeless, veterans, and whose income is at or below 30 percent area median income. Proof of Homelessness and Veterans DD-214 must be submitted with application. Applications will be screened for preference and the rest date and time stamped for placement on the waiting list. Units must pass Housing Quality Standards inspection and rent reasonableness. Leases are required. Applications will be available starting Feb. 20, 2015, at Community Action Partnership, 1469 Sweitzer St., Greenville, OH 45331.

promptly at 6 p.m., allowing plenty of time to shop and explore in the historic district at the end of the tour. Tickets are available at Brenda’s Beanery for $20 each. There are only 120 tickets available for the exclusive fundraising event for Main Street Greenville. 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. The Culinary Tour is sponsored by Handshoe Design Collaborative, a strategic brand and design company. You can learn more about their services on their website, www.handshoe. com. You can contact them at (703) 470-1611. 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 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.

Maple Sugarin’ at the Prairie

GREENVILLE – The trees have been tapped, the temperatures are just right and the sap is flowing. Join the Darke County Parks on March 7 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. for Maple Sugarin’ at the Prairie! This early spring day at Shawnee Prairie offers guided tours through history and science as they learn the process of turning sap into syrup. After the tour through the woods, they’ll visit the Sugar Shack, where you can warm up in the steamfilled evaporator room as the sap spends countless hours on a boil to reduce it down to syrup. Then head out to the Log House and Blacksmith Shop where you can visit with their 200-year-old pioneers and discuss 18th century life. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Finally, complete the day at the Nature Center where the gift shop will be full of maple goodies for your sweet tooth. The Friends of the Parks will once again be serving up a hearty breakfast of waffles, sausage, juice, coffee and of course pure Ohio Maple Syrup. Breakfast will be served from 8 a.m.-noon. Tickets are available for a $5 donation at the door or you can stop by the Nature Center to purchase your tickets ahead of time. Additional sausage is available for an extra $1. Carryout is available. For more information, call the Nature Center at 548-0165.

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WANTED TO BUY BUYING VINTAGE GUITARS, Banjos, Mandolins & Amplifiers. Bring them to Bach to Rock Music, 334 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH for an offer. 937547-1970, email: bachtorock@earthlink.net

Vintage Gas Station items. Gas pumps, signs, etc. 548-7339 WANTED Wanted: Used house trailers in good condition. Please call 937448-2974 AGRICULTURE Hay for sale: $4/bale. Alfalfa/clover/grass. Versailles 937-2322500 FOR RENT Storage for personal and business use. Penske Truck Rentals. Call Greenville Stor and Lock. 548-1075, 5328 Michelle St. • Production Work • Soldering • Welders Mig/Fab • Construction/ Concrete background Must pass drug screen and have a clean background

ASSOCIATES STAFFING OF DARKE CO. LLC

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937-547-5627 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

FOR RENT 2 BR, 1-1/2 bath, w/d, c/a, stove. Deposit required. Greenville. 5641125

2 BR duplex, very nice. Open floor plan & garage. No pets. $475/ mo. 5480 Villa Ct. 937547-9871 Furnished efficiency apt, Versailles. $315 + deposit & electric. No pets. Village Court. 937-548-2108 IN GETTYSBURG, Half double at 302 E Main. 2 bedrooms. Washer/ dryer hookup. $350 per month plus $350 security deposit plus utilities. Water $43 minimum per month. NO PETS AND NO SMOKING! Call 548-9940 for rental application Large Store & Lock units, 14X 28’, $75/ mo. Fenced security lot, 100x35’ $100/mo. Call 417-2796 or 5483121

DRIVER WANTED

w/CDL. Must have forklift exp. and willing to assist in retail environment. Richmond Builders Supply

765-966-7771

2 BR, 2 bath, 1 car garage brick apt in Greenville. A/c. W/d hookup. Appliances, lawn care, snow removal provided. $525/ mo. No Smoking. No Pets. 937-548-2397 Willow Place Apartments - We’re better than ever! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Call 937316-8025 or 937-3168489. Equal Housing Opportunity. COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent. Great location on East Main St, high visibility. Call for more details, 548-5264 1 BR very nice in Grnvl Park. No pets. $380/ mo. 547-9871 Super nice 2 BR brick ranch double in Gnvl. 2 car garage. 2 baths. A/C & appliances. Lawn & snow removal provided. No pets, no smoking. $700/mo. 937-548-2397 2 BR apt in New Madison. No appliances or W/D hookup. Electric heat. Metropolitan approved. No pets. $370/ mo & deposit & utililties. References. 937459-2784 between 1 & 5 PM. 2 BR, 2 bath apt. $600/ mo + deposit. 2 car garage. Central air. W/d hookup. Stove included. Yard care provided. No Pets. 700 Berkshire, Greenville. 937-423-2604

FOR RENT 2 BR apt w/fridge/ stove. W/D hookup. 1 car garage. Quiet neighborhood. No pets. All electric. A/C. 547-9025, 459-2448

Palestine Econo Stor & Lock, 10x20, $60/ mo. 548-8613 2 BR apt in Greenville. Water, sewer, trash removal included. No pets. Deposit required. 548-5264 WAREHOUSE OR INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS in Greenville. Call 417-2796 or 5483121 112 Maple St, Greenville. 3BR, 1 ½ bath, w/ attached garage. $775/ mo. 459-0523 1 BR upstairs. Water & trash included. In New Madison. $400 month. 937-423-3318 Arcanum, 2 BR upstairs apt. Stove & refrig furnished. Off-street parking. $425/mo.937-6925035 2 BR apt, very nice, on ground floor. Appliances & yard care provided. No pets. $375/mo. 312 Smith, Ansonia. 5479871, benanzer.com Greenville - Montgomery St. 1 & 2 BR units, electric heat. Water & trash included. 1 BR $350 + deposit. 2 BR with W/D hookup $500 + deposit. 937-5485284

HELP WANTED

3 BR, 2 bath apt. No pets. $465. 548-9302, 417-0360 1 BR downstairs apt. Furnished. All utilities paid. $135 wkly, $400 deposit. Union City, IN. No Pets. 968-6804 2 BR apt, Grnvl. Garage attached. Laundry room. A/c, appliances. Lawn care/snow removal. No Pets. $485. 937-423-2337 MOTORCYCLES 2003 H.D. 100 Anniversary Softail Deuce, exc. cond. 15,000 miles, $9000. Call 9973533 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER. 3BR house on 2 acres. Detached 2-car garage. 7930 Kniseley Rd. 717-471-7230, NO SUNDAY CALLS

HOUSEHOLD PILLOWTOP 14 INCH New, warehouse liqui- THICK MATTRESS & dation, queen $169, king BOX SPRINGS: FULL $219, full $149, twin $79 SET $237; QUEEN we deliver call 937-884- SET $259; KING SET $399. NEW IN PLASABANDONED FARM, 5455 TIC WITH WARRANABSOLUTE LAND SELL Antiques: High back full TY. 937-884-5455 We OFF! 6 acres - Stream - size bed w/rails, $225. deliver $24,900. Beautiful xmas Empire walnut chest of tree plantation, babbling 4 drawers. $350. Child’s Very nice used Rainbrook, nice views, gor- trunk w/shelf & key, bow vacuum sweeper. Warranty. Call 548geous country setting! $100. 937-459-0222 0870 Less than 3.5 hrs NYC. 888-431-7214 or NewYorkLandandLakes.com STOP BY & CHECK THIS ONE OUT! REAL ESTATE 10 tillable acres on Fraziers Rd, Twin Twp. $8,000/acre. Trump Realty 678-5687

House, 3 BR, 2 baths. Greenville. Remodeled. Large garage. $72,500. 937-547-1737 Beautiful large log home on 2.4 aces w/3 BRs, loft, pellet boiler, pond & much, much more. Located on SR 571 on the edge of Greenville. Call Trump Realty, 6785687, for your personal showing.

OPEN TODAY, SUNDAY 1 to 3 PM

450 E 4TH ST. – GREENVILLE Don’t miss the opportunity to view this historical brick home featuring over 2700 sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dining room, living & family rooms, loft style study, and gorgeous wood work and character throughout. Has attached garage and 34x22 detached garage. Close to downtown and city park. Motivated sellers. Offering at $145,000. Hosted by Amy Shilt 937-423-4420 Please visit our website WWW.MIDWEST-REALTY.COM to view full details

Experienced Kitchen Staff Individuals must :

• Have Excellent Customer Service Skills • Work with little to no supervision • Be able to take initiative Knowledge is a plus, but will train: • Fryers, Grills, Pizza Oven • Computer skills • Food Safety and Procedures Part and Full Time, All Shifts Available

Pay based on Experience Send Resumes to:

Inside Sales

Carr Supply, a leader in the Plumbing/ HVAC/Pump Wholesale Industries, is looking for an experienced inside/counter sales associate for its growing Greenville, Ohio location. Position Requirements: • Strong customer service skills • Knowledge of the Plumbing/HVAC/Pump Industries • Good organization skills • Strong computer skills • Great follow up skills • Professional and friendly attitude Position Duties: • Work with experienced contractors for selection and purchasing of material • Develop new and strengthen existing customer list • Handle any issues regarding product errors, defects, or job changes • Participate in the up keep of our store • Take initiative to maintain an ongoing learning process of current and new products Position Package: • Competitive salary • Insurance package • Paid vacation and holidays Drop Off, Mail or Email your resume to: Carr Supply Inc. 900 Sater Street Greenville, OH 45331 Attn: Troy Hackney Email: troyhackney@carrsupply.com

Kitchen Staff % The Early Bird 5312 Sebring Warner Rd Greenville, OH 45331

Plastic Recycling Technology, Inc. Is looking for a Full-Time TRUCK DRIVER HOME EVERY NIGHT

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to PRT, Inc. at 9054 N. County Rd. 25-A in Piqua, Ohio or Call 937-615-9286 and ask for Dennis.

220 E. 4th St., Greenville, OH 937-548-2640

NEW THROUGHOUT/PROFESSIONALLY REMODELED! This 2-3 bedroom home at 329 E. Water is yours day of closing! Call today for your personal showing! Upper 40’s. IN ANSONIA at 501 Smith Street is a 3 bedroom, 1½ bath brick ranch with 1½ car attached garage! Newer roof; total electric. Upper 60’s. 8 ACRES MOSTLY WOODS with this 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch at 163 St. Rt. 726! Cherry cabinets and island in kitchen; double fireplace; skylights; 2 bay windows; “rocking chair” wrap around porch! Over 2800 sq. ft. of living area PLUS full basement! $199,900. NORTHWEST OF GREENVILLE at 2858 Cox Road is a 2-story, 3 bedroom home with lots of updates! 2 car detached garage; 1.7 acres M/L. Upper 70’s. IN WAYNE LAKES this 2 bedroom home at 1180 East Drive is on a WOODED corner lot! Corner fireplace; attached garage. Upper 40’s. IN SOUTH END OF GREENVILLE at 114 Ft. Jefferson Road is a 1½ story, 4 bedroom home! Natural woodwork; oak cabinets in kitchen; 2½ car detached garage plus storage shed! Mid 60’s. COMMERCIAL BUILDING 60x100 with office at 602 Riffle. Mid 50’s. 5 ACRES WOODED CORNER LOT at 4560 Grubbs-Rex Road has 2-story home with newer septic system; 36x80 barn! Mature trees. Upper 70’s. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! 60x75 commercial building with 4 overhead doors; 4 acres M/L at 5250 Meeker Road. $197,000.

BLUE SPRUCE REALTY 547-9770

Jim Shuttleworth Evelyn Shuttleworth Joe Shuttleworth Richard Edwards

www.bluesprucerealtyinc.com

This is a local position, no relocation package available. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer & provide reasonable accommodations consistent with legal obligations. To apply for this position send resumes to Thebestbitegrill@yahoo.com. No phone calls please.

10 GREENMOOR DR., ARCANUM You will love this updated 3 BR, 2 bath ranch on a quiet street. New flooring, windows/doors, lighting/plumbing fixtures & more. Plenty of cabinets & newer appliances. Newly built 8x12 storage shed. Don’t miss out on this very nice home!

AROUND THE AREA Great location in Potsdam. 3 bedroom, 1 bath #110817 Many updates done to this home in New Madison. 4 bedroom, 1 bath #110028 Great starter house in Pitsburg, 3 bedroom, 1 bath #110697 Move in ready with many updates in Phillipsburg, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath #110766 Maintenance free, all brick, 1 level home in Bradford, 3 bedroom, 1 bath #110406

First Choice Realty

The Right Choice 1400 Wagner Ave. Greenville, OH 45331

www.cbfirstchoice.com

548-5464

WAITING FOR YOU! 2-ST vinyl sided home w/3 BR, 2 BA. LRM & DRM. Full basement w/EverDry system. 2-car attached garage. MLS 594759 #4453 LOOK FORWARD TO SPRING IN WAYNE LAKES! 2 BR home. 2 full BA. Covered porches & patios on each level. 3 docks. 7 lots on 4 acres (house, 4 lots & docks can be sold separately). MLS 557621 #4357 MOVE RIGHT IN! Spotless 2-ST vinyl sided home w/3 BR. LRM, DRM & FRM. All appliances included. Newer furnace & central air. 2-car garage w/extra storage. MLS 587338 #4320 COMMERCIAL BUILDING! Formerly used as pizza/sandwich/ice cream shoppe. Some improvements have been done. MLS 110144 #4420 NEW LISTING! Affordable brick ranch! 3 BR. LRM & FRM. New well pump & pressure tank in 2014. 2-car detached garage. MLS 601716 #4459

MARK YOUR CALENDAR OPEN HOUSES SUNDAY FEB. 22ND 1-2:30 108 E. CANAL – ANSONIA One story home with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Enclosed porch. One car garage plus carport. 110 W. 1ST ST. –ARCANUM 3 BR 2BA home full of charm & character. Updated kitchen and all appliances stay. Many updates in the last 2 years. A must see home. 6036 KRUCKEBERG 3 BR 2 BATH CUSTOM BUILT HOME ON FULL BASEMENT. 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE PLUS A 36 X 40 BARN ON 7.2 ACRES. PRICE DRASTICALLY REDUCED.

NEW TO THE MARKET!! 6444 ST RT 571 E-GREENVILLE Close to Greenville, Secluded 7.9 acre sitting with beautiful basement home with over 5,000 SQ FT of living Space and with attached 1 C and 3 C detached garage with loft.

Exciting opportunity to be part of starting up a new restaurant. Opening Soon in Versailles! Kitchen Manager / Head Cook Responsible for all kitchen operations including food preparation, cooking, supervision of all kitchen staff, safety & sanitation, housekeeping & made from scratch food production related activities. This is a full time hands-on position that is directly involved in the preparation & cooking of food, overseeing kitchen operations during a shift & is responsible for all staff (line/prep/dish) within the kitchen. The KM/ Head Cook has contributory financial responsibility for food costs, labor costs & kitchen supplies for the kitchen & maintains food quality & safety standards; oversees all phases of food procurement, production & service, including inventory & ordering, storage & rotation, food preparation, recipe adherence, plate presentation, & service & production time standards. Qualifications • Must have 2+ years of kitchen management experience in a full service, moderate to high volume restaurant • Culinary school background a plus • ServSafe Certification a plus • Solid track record of success in previous assignments demonstrating upward career tracking • Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends & holidays • Strong leadership & communication skills

OPEN TODAY 1:00-2:30 P.M.

311 VICTORIA DR-GREENVILLE 3 BR 1 Bath home with carport. Partially fenced yard. Gas heat. Close to shopping and YMCA Replacement windows. Roof and gutters replaced in 2009, carport in 2011.

Let your income tax refund put you into a home of your own.

Sherwood Forest Manufactured Home Community has 2 & 3 bedroom homes available. Home Payments as low as $200/month (plus lot rent)

Call us at 937-548-9898 Located on State Route 49 South of Greenville

Rental Homes Available Too!

A NEW HOME IN YOUR FUTURE? CHECK THESE OUT 912 WASHINGTON AVE GREENVILLE Excellent 1 ½ story 3 BR brick/full basement, partially finished. New furnace, CA, windows & many more updates in the last 2-3 years. 3026 BEAMSVILLE UNION CITY RD -ANSONIA 3 BR Brick on large country lot with 2 outbuildings. 108 PERSHING DR – CELINA Looking for a place near the lake. Bring your tool belt and finish this home the way you want. Immediate Occupancy. 1303 Chippewa Dr. Greenville

937-547-3077

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MISC. FOR SALE 2 cemetery lots at Greenville Township Cemetery, SR 118, in the Garden of Cross area, lots 57B, 3 & 4, $100 each. 937-5488750 for details

Acorn Stairlifts. The AFFORDABLE solution to your stairs! **Limited time -$250 Off Your Stairlift Purchase!** Buy Direct & SAVE. Please call 1-800-410-7127 for FREE DVD and brochure.

FURNACES $285 While Supplies Last. TUNS 1-877-4738867 Safe Step Walk-In Tub Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American Made. Installation Included. Call 1-800-906-3115 for $750 Off

209 JEFFERSON, PITSBURG – Large multi-family home in Pitsburg, Franklin Monroe Schools. Property is owner occupied with two additional occupied units. Call Doug for details. 8646 ______________________________________ 115 RUTH AVE., GETTYSBURG 3 Bedroom, 1.5 bath brick ranch with new kitchen with built in dishwasher, new fixtures in full & half bath, freshly painted with new flooring, new roof, new front door, 22 x 24 garage with new door. Call to see this newly updated home. $82,900 8634 348 N. BRIDGE GETTYSBURG Large 4 bedroom 2-story home with 1 bath and 2 car garage. Home has large open rooms some with original woodwork. Lot is .92 acre with a 30 x 20 barn. Home sits on a quiet street. $39,900 8664 ______________________________________ 3840 ST. RT. 49N, ARCANUM, OH – PENDING. 8688

Men’s ¾ lgth brown leather coat, size 40, exc cond., $110. Men’s dark green suede jacket, size 38, exc cond., $110. 937-547-2008 Professional SOUND SYSTEM Sales & Installation & Rental. Free quotes to your business, church or home for sound system updates & improvements. JBL, EAW, QSC, PEAVEY, CROWN. Bach to Rock Music 547-1970, email: bachtorock@earthlink. net. Also Renting sound systems for Weddings, Graduations, Business Meetings, or any other engagements! Pony wagon with seat AUTOMOTIVE & good tires, nice $100. TAX BACK Clearance Steel wheel wagon chas- Sale! Get them out of sis $100. 937-548-0424 here! $700-$2700! Poeppelman Auto 419-925R&S Reck 4747. www.rpauto.net 2012 Hyundai Sonata Mobile 29K miles, exc Home Park Limited, cond., $18,000. 937New Paris, Ohio 417-9553 MISC. FOR SALE TAX REFUND SALE – All Electric Guitars & Basses 40% off. We’re clearing out all our new electric guitars & basses to replace with all new models! Examples of Savings: Fender Squier Strat $99! Ibanez guitars, Schecter Deluxe 4 bass guitar $279; ART320BB $399; AS73BS w/case $399; SRA500 bass $399; Hofner Beatle Bass w/case $379. Dozens of other new & used models too! All Sound Equipment On Sale! Bach to Rock Music, 334 S Broadway, Greenville, 937-547-1970

Mobile Homes for Rent Or Rent to Own Call

937-417-7111

NEW LISTING! Just move right in! Metal roof, furnace and bathfitter shower new in 2013. Large utility room with half bath on first floor with room to add shower. Two car attached garage with plenty of off street parking. Neutral paint & carpeting throughout. (110891) A FEW FINISHING TOUCHES you could own this completely updated move in ready home. Updates include new flooring throughout in 2010. Downstairs bathroom, bay window, and new sidewalks all in 2011. Upstairs bathroom remodeled in 2013, freshly repainted throughout. This property was at one time a duplex which could very easily be converted back. Home offers half acre lot and all appliances new in 2010 stay! (110864) SPECTACULAR MASTERPIECE nestled amongst giant trees. Fabulous 5 bedroom home boasts 12,000+sf that includes the finished walk-out basement. Owner’s suite so beautiful you will not want to leave in the morning. Home designed to provide stellar views from every angle through the large walls of glass. Enjoy the multiple outside seating areas that all overlook the private waterfalls and Greenville Creek. Many custom features make this home impossible to describe, see our website for all pictures and details. (110349) PRESTIGIOUS HOME! Offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, beautiful eat-in kitchen, formal living and dining rooms, family room with fireplace, roomy study, fabulous Florida room and 2 car attached garage. Two brick paver patios and driveway. (109231) NOT YOUR ORDINARY RANCH. Cathedral ceiling with skylights in the living room really brighten this space. Crown molding with dental detail accentuates the Living room, Dining area and Kitchen. Kitchen offers an abundance of cupboard and counter space. Located in a very nice, quiet neighborhood on the north side of Greenville. (110718) NICE 3 BEDROOM RANCH home sits on half acre at the edge of town. Updates include kitchen counter tops, vinyl flooring, carpet and heat pump/ac. (110744) THE MAJOR UPDATES have been completed to this 3 bedroom brick ranch home. All new interior paint. Awaiting your personal touches to finish and call home. Broker will consider a trade-in. (110585) COTTAGE STYLE HOME loaded with charm. Original wood trim and wood floors set this home apart from the competition. Oversized living room opens to the spacious dining area. Modern kitchen with ample cabinet and countertop space. Two bedrooms and a full bath are also located on the main level. Additional rooms, bedroom and half bath on the upper floor. Two car detached garage and extra wide lot are added bonuses for this property. (110192) IMMEDIATE POSSESSION! Nice 3 bedroom 2 bath and enclosed patio to enjoy. Home offers newer replacement windows, carpet, vinyl and invisible fen (110463) ONE STORY HOME with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Enclosed porch. Roof is 10 years old, kitchen paint & vinyl 10 years old. Exterior paint is 3 years old. New electrical panel (100 amp), Porch 11x11 (110729) GREAT LOCATION CLOSE TO PARK ENTRANCE. This 3 bedroom offers newer paint, windows, carpet, vinyl and appliances including washer and dryer. Also, 1.5 car attached garage, plus carport. (106043)

SWCD tree sale

GREENVILLE – The Darke Soil & Water Conservation District is conducting its annual tree seedling sale until March 27. The 2-3 year seedlings are bare root stock and each tree is dipped into a preservative gel to keep roots moist. The seedlings are packaged in groups of five. An assortment of tree packets are offered for sale to urban and rural landowners. The plant varieties are selected for their popularity and hardiness in the Darke County area. This is an economical way to work toward establishing or adding to a wildlife area, to create a windbreak, or landscaping. Payment must be received when placing order. Prices range from $5-$10 in packets of five seedlings. They are also offering larger varieties on some evergreens. Visit www.darkeswcd.com or call the Darke Soil & Water Conservation District, 5481752, or stop by the office at 1117 S. Towne Ct., Greenville with any questions.

AUCTIONEER’S DIRECTORY

www.KaugherAuctioneer.com

Ronnie Kaugher

1546 Cox Rd., Union City, OH (937) 968-7279

AUTOMOTIVE 2006 Nissan Maxima, drk blue, silver cloth, auto, dual moonroof, CD, ps, new tires/ brakes, 120K miles, exc cond, $6800 OBO. 937-623-6560

1993 Olds Royale LS, 153,000 miles, $750 OBO. 937-459-0213 2001 Buick LeSabre, mileage 108,000, local owner, good condition, 3.8 V6 eng, leather interior, heated seats, electric windows & seats, asking $5000. To see or test drive contact 937-968-6656 2005 GMC Crew 4x4 $13,495. 2006 Explorer $7495. 2002 Explorer $5495. 2010 HHR $8995. 2003 Expedition $6495. 2003 Yukon $7995. 2004 Dakota Crew 4x4 $7995. 2003 S10 Crew 4x4 $7495. 2004 Escape 4x4 $6495. 2002 Silverado 4x4, 113K $9995. 2003 TrailBlazer ext $6495. 2004 Aviator $6195. 2004 Tracker 4x4 $5995. 2000 Jeep Sport $3695. 2003 Mountaineer $5495. 2005 Rendezvous $5195. 2008 Vue AWD $9995. Buy – Sell – Trade! 20 Tradeins $3995 and Less! COUNTRY AUTO SALES 548-1337 GARAGE SALES Moving Sale; 626 Sweitzer St, Greenville; Fri-Sat, Feb 20-21; 9am-5pm; Many misc items!

GARAGE SALES INDOOR MOVING SALE! 3303 Ritenour Rd, New Madison; Sat. Only! Feb 21; 9a6p; Lots of household items, pictures & furniture. Victorian style living room set, Jacobean table & chairs, lg dining room table & chairs, workbench, NASCAR 1/24 display cases, Reese trailer hitch & sway bars, breadmaker, lamps, many decorative items. All reasonable offers accepted

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PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 21, 2015 - 10:00 A.M. 5862 KRUCKEBERG RD. GREENVILLE, OH 45331

DIRECTIONS: From downtown Dayton, Ohio Take I -70 West to St. Rt. 127 North to Greenville to Kruckeberg Rd. Turn right on Kruckeberg go approx. 1 mile to sale site on left. (Watch for signs) Auctioneers Note – Now Featuring Live Audio & Video so you can bid at home or on the go with your smart phone or tablet. Go to www.auctionzip.com, for pictures and enter auctioneer ID # 3426, click on the current auction date, click on bid now button to enter auction, register if you want to bid. No buyer’s premium charged for attending the live & collectible auction. Convenience Fee applied to online bidders only. ANTIQUES-COLLECTIBLES-HOUSEHOLD-GARAGE ITEMS

OWNERS-MULTIPLE GROUP

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GHS Auto-Tech Program a crown jewel BY CARL BROWN ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

GREENVILLE – What makes the Automobile Technology program of Greenville High School to be one of national recognition? Certainly eight National Championships in the Skills USA Competition (2001-2003 and 2005-2009) draws a special light on the program. It goes without saying that over the years the program has attracted developed and produced some special young talent from the student body of the high school. So what draws the proverbial ﬂy to the ointment? It

is a story of passionate instructors, thoughtful business and industry leadership, and Career Technology administration on the State and Federal levels. Minimum standards and certiﬁcation of education and educators are set on the State level and Federal level and in the case of Career Technical programs (formerly known as vocational education) the major funds for such programs/curriculum comes from Federal monies. Every Auto-Tech program in Ohio meets these standards. The really nifty things that happen with Career Techni-

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working relationship that is unique in its authenticity. Another item that sets our program a notch higher is the certification of its instructors and the real world experience of these teachers. Anderson and Travis Nicholas both are Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Mater Certified Technicians. Nicholas brings 16+ years of automobile mechanic experience and Anderson, nine years. Their knowledge and gift of sharing it with students is no accident and reveals their commitment to maintaining standards of excellence and expectation of their students. In 1989, Greenville pioneered accreditation of National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation or NATEF in the state of Ohio. NATEF is the educational arm of ASE that assures high schools and postsecondary institutions meet the industry needs. Greenville continues this fiveyear accreditation process, though the State of Ohio has

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changed their ‘ requirement’ to a ‘recommendation.’ NATEF has a strong reputation of setting standards for textbooks, curriculum resources, facilities, personnel, tooling, equipment, and continuing education for instructors, in keeping current with the fast-paced technology of today’s automotive industry. Anderson has been intimately involved in this organization for six years serving on the board of trustees. The last two years serving as Vice Chairman, where he helped spearhead the Integrating Academics Manual to be used by all high school career technology automotive programs in the nation. This manual cross references automotive standards to the requirements of Common Core (English and mathematics) and Next Generation Science standards to complete the curriculum. In 1998, Greenville’s Automotive Technology program initiated its involvement with Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES). This student organization is guided by the Automotive Instructional Roundtable.

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Boxer. He is brown and black with a white chest. He has short hair. He is a playful guy and knows some commands. He is a little thin and is looking for a place to call home and have fun. He will make a wonderful companion and is waiting to be adopted. They also have red tick coon dog, a Shepherd mix, a collie mix, a beagle, a Lab/Bassett and numerous other dogs as well as cats and kittens for adoption. The Shelter hours are 8am till 4:30pm MondayFriday and 9:00 till noon on Saturday. The Shelter is located at 5066 County Home Road in Greenville, and the phone number is 547-1645. You can get your license online at www.doglicense. us/oh/darke. To see the dogs they have, go to their website at www. darkecountyanimalshelter. com. Visit the website of the Friends of the Shelter at www.darkecountyfriendsoftheshelter.com.

GREENVILLE - The Darke County Animal Shelter has many pets available for adoption, including several breeds of dogs, as well as cats and kittens. The Friends of the Shelter choose pets to feature each week, this week they’ve selected Sissy, Sissie and Harley who are all three looking for a loving family to become part of. Sissy is a 7 year old Husky/American Eskimo mix. She is white with long hair. She is friendly girl and knows some commands. She isn’t fond of cats. She will make a great friend and companion. She is waiting to be adopted. Sissie is a 2 year old black Lab. She is all black with short hair. She is happy and playful girl. She is a typical lab and loves to be around people. She a big sweetheart and thinks she’s a puppy. She will make a wonderful companion. She is waiting for a special home. Harley is a 2 year old

VERSAILLES - The Towne & Country Players are very pleased to announce their upcoming production of “Mary Poppins”. One of the most popular Disney movies of all times is capturing the hearts as a practically perfect Broadway hit musical. The show will be coming to Versailles on June 10, 11, 18, 19 & 20, 2015 at the Versailles Performing Arts Center. Auditions for the show will be held on Sunday, March 8 from 2-6 pm in the VPAC theater at the Versailles School. Auditions for the Banks children, Jane and Michael will be from 2-4 pm for students 3rd thru 7th grade. Children may be asked to stay longer to interact with the lead auditions. Auditions for the leads and

other adult roles will start at 3:30pm. Be prepared to sing a song of your choice (pianist will be availablebring sheet music). We will be reading from the script (British accent suggested) and you may be asked to learn a short piece of choreography to dance as a group. Tentative practice schedule is Monday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Also a few Friday evening dance practices for the big musical numbers. Please visit Towne & Country Players on Facebook for more info about the show and description of each character needed to cast the show. The show is under the direction of Therese Pohlman and she can be contacted at 937638-8116 with any questions or concerns.

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UNION CITY – The Mississinawa Valley Jr. High Dance team has had an amazing year. In the Jr. High Division they won ﬁrst place at the Darke County Fair, Tri Village and Arcanum competitions. They went on to compete in the high school dance division at Miamisburg and Beavercreek High School competitions and also took ﬁrst place in both. Shown are (front row) Riley Price, Mackenzie Hamilton, (second row) Emily Scholl, Leah Scholl, (third row) Bailey Johnson, Daisy Brim, Breana Puderbaugh, Macy Stewart, and Olivia Murphy.

DCCA presents Schoolhouse Rock Live! March 1 GREEENVILLE - Darke County Center for the Arts will present Schoolhouse Rock Live! at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on March 1 at 2 p.m. “This fast-moving, energetic show will rock our stage, delighting kids and engaging adults with it’s pure fun and excitement,” said DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins. Based on the popular cartoon series that hit TV screens in 1973, the show features fondly remembered songs such as “Conjunction Junction” and “Just a Bill” that creatively teach academic subjects to youngsters. Schoolhouse Rock Live! is a production of Childsplay, a Tempe, Arizona theatre company of professional adult artists who perform for young audiences and their families. This show offers a new perspective on the classic TV series, reﬂecting today’s digital age and utilizing multimedia elements, traditional choreography and set design to tell its story. “The show will bring back great memories for adults, while connecting directly with today’s children and their lives,” Rawlins stated. DCCA’s Family Theatre Series was started to provide local families the opportunity to enjoy professional theatrical productions within their home community at

an economical cost. Tickets are $5; these low ticket prices are made possible by the contributions provided by the following sponsors: DP & L Company Foundation, Second National Bank, Greenville Federal, Greyson James Steyer Fund of the Darke County Foundation, The Andersons Marathon LLC, Edison Community College, Gordon Orthodontics, Jordan Insurance Agency, Wayne Healthcare, and Greenville Rotary Club. The Jean Louise Thieme Fund of the Darke County Foundation and DCCA memberships also support Family Theatre. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. DCCA also receives support from the Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial, Ketrow Foundation and Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund. Contact DCCA at dcca@ centerforarts.net or 5470908 to purchase tickets or purchase them online at www.centerforarts.net. Tickets are available at Greenville Public Library, Readmore’s Hallmark, and Worch Memorial Library in Versailles. If any remain by showtime, tickets will be sold at the door prior to the performance.

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Join Tom Franklin, historical interpreter, for a program on the westward migration of the Lenape.

Westward Migration of the Lenape GREENVILLE – Join the Darke County Parks on Feb. 26, 6:30 p.m., as historical interpreter Tom Franklin discusses the westward migration of the Lenape. Lenni Lenape translates as Men of Men, The Grandfathers, The Ancient Ones. Where did they come from? What was their life style? How did the white man force them westward? These questions and more

will be answered during this program at the Nature Center at Shawnee Prairie Preserve, 4267 State Route 502 West, Greenville. Preregistration is required for this program. Call the Nature Center at 548-0165 to register. For more information on all of the upcoming programs offered by the Darke County Parks, visit www.darkecountyparks.org.

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GREENVILLE – The Darke Elks Benevolence Group recently made a $500 donation to the Greenville HS Automotive Tech. Pictured are Steve Maitlen, Jim Anderson (Instructor), Travis Nicholas (Instructor), Tom Fletcher, Bob Grim, and Corky Sharp

ST. HENRY – On March 14, there will be a Casino Night Fundraiser to benefit The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton at Romer’s Catering in St. Henry. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. The meal will be followed by Casino Games and prizes. There will be a 50/50 raffle, cash bar and will culminate with a live auction. Tickets are $25 each and are pre-sale only. There are many families in the Mercer/Auglaize/Darke County area that have been affiliated with The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton. Eileen Tobe became familiar with Children’s after their youngest son was born 28 years ago with underdeveloped ears and no ear canals. Today her son wears hearing aids and functions just like any other person and has overcome this “disability.” Mitchell Franzer is a young man born with spina bifida and has endured numerous surgeries but is doing well and maintains a positive outlook on life. He was a Youth Ambassador for the Children’s Medical Center of Dayton for 2009-2010. Tickets for the Casino Night Fundraiser are on sale now and can be purchased by calling Eileen Tobe at (419) 375-4534, Sandy Franzer at (419) 925-4312 or Connie VanSkyock at (419) 375-4433. Donations for the casino game prizes or monetary contributions are also being accepted.

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2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, 2 dr., 2.2L 4 cyl., sunroof, one owner, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 104,770 miles .................................................................................................................$6,995 ........ $5,500 1992 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, loaded, fair cond., maroon, 227,978 miles ............................................................................................................$1,995 ........... $900

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2012 BUICK REGAL, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, loaded, sharp, crystal red, 15,217 mi ............................................................................................................$21,995 ...... $19,900 2011 BUICK REGAL CXL, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, super nice, gray, 14,953 mi ......................................................................................................................$18,995 ...... $16,900 2011 BUICK REGAL CXL, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, beige 28,096 mi .....................................................................................................................$18,995 ...... $16,900 2009 BUICK LACROSSE CX, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, one owner, loaded, super nice, maroon, 36,309 miles ............................................................................................................$14,995 ...... $13,500 2007 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, exc. cond., beige, 178,737 miles ..........................................................................................................................$8,995 ........ $6,900 2006 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, one owner, leather, loaded, exc. cond., maroon, 96,522 miles ............................................................................................................$11,995 ........ $9,900 2006 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, exc. cond., green, 112,282 miles .............................................................................................................$10,995 ........ $8,900 2002 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, very nice, silver, 125,876 miles ................................................................................................................$9,995 ........ $8,500 2000 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, cloth seats, loaded, exc. cond., beige, 157,232 miles ...............................................................................................................$8,995 ........ $6,900

OTHER MAKES

2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFT TAIL CLASSIC, one owner, many extras, like new, maroon, 1,307 miles ...............................................................................................$22,995 ...... $19,900 2010 CAN AM SMS MOTORCYCLE SPIDER R, audio and convenience package blue, 4,530 miles ...................................................................................................................$17,995 ...... $14,900 2006 CADILLAC CTS, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, gray, 74,041 miles .................................................................................................................$16,995 ...... $13,900 1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA, 4 dr., 4.0L V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, diamond white, 90,725 miles ...................................................................................................$5,995 ........ $4,500 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE, 4 dr., 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, exc. cond., green, 119,533 miles ...............................................................................................................$4,995 ........ $2,500 1996 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE, 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, nice car, beige, 163,266 miles ...............................................................................................................$4,995 ........ $2,500

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