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Greenville Schools Greenville BOE hears progress report explain report card from school’s architectural ﬁrm SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Ohio Department of Education released report cards for the school year 2014-15 on Thursday, Feb. 25. The reports include components for achievement, progress, gap closing, graduation rate, and K-3 literacy. Prepared for Success also is a category, but no grade was given for the 2014-15 report. Each component is assigned an A-F letter grade. Those who see the letter grades received by Greenville City Schools may be alarmed. Superintendent Doug Fries explains that because the state has raised the bar on student achievement, implemented higher learning standards and more rigorous tests, more districts “are seeing lower grades on some areas of the report card.” “The grade card continues to be a dashboard report,” Fries said. “We continue to examine all areas to make improvements. What we do for students is more than a standardized test. It’s about growth, improved achievement and total investment in our students’ overall development.” Fries also pointed out the 2014-15 report card reﬂects a transitional year as far as state requirements for public school districts. “Because this is a transitional year, students, teachers and districts are in safe harbor so that we can use this data to make adjustments and continue to provide our students with the best education we can,” he said The following letter grades were given for Greenville City Schools: * Achievement – This grade combines two results for students who took the

state tests. Students passing state tests: C; How well did student do on state tests: D. * Gap Closing: F. This grade shows how well the district’s students are doing in reading, math and graduation rate. * Progress: F. This grade measures the district’s average progress for students in math and reading for grades 4-8 and looks at how much each student learns in a year. * Graduation Rate: C for ninth-graders graduating in four years; B for ninth-graders graduating in ﬁve years. * K-3 Literacy: D. This grade measures reading in grades K-3. The number of students not on track for reading last year breaks down as follows: - K – 44 students - 1st grade – 41 students - 2nd grade – 58 students - 3rd grade – 69 students The Third Grade Reading Guarantee ensures students are reading before moving on to fourth grade. According to Fries, Greenville teachers will continue to use the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing data to assist students in reaching literacy goals. The district also has added eSpark, which targets instruction based on student needs. “It will take time, but this is the research-based practice initiative that we are implementing for reading and math improvement,” Fries added. More information on the 2014-15 report cards for Greenville City Schools as well as Darke County’s other public school districts may be found at the Ohio Department of Education’s website: www. education.ohio.gov.

Suspicious blaze destroys local barn DARKE COUNTY – An overnight fire that destroyed a Darke County barn on the 6300 block of Beamsville-Webster Road appears to be suspicious in nature, according to fire officials. Crews arrived on the scene just before midnight to find the nearly 2,800 square foot barn fully engulfed. The barn, which stored approximately 200 bails of straw and two hopper wagons, was completely destroyed. It was not located near any homes or surrounding structures. “Heard two explosions

at about 11:30. Saw the flames from our house shooting up pretty high. We live about 2 to 3 miles away,” stated an area resident. Eight area fire department assisted with the blaze, along with Ansonia Rescue. Crews were on the scene for over six hours. One firefighter was transported to Wayne HealthCare for an ankle injury, according to the Ansonia Fire Department. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Darke County Sheriff’s Office.

SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Progress at the new K-8 building was the main topic of discussion during the Greenville Board of Education’s Feb. 18 work session. Representatives from the school’s architectural ﬁrm Garmann Miller and Associates, including Bruce Miller, architect and Shira Elder, site designer, and Bill Painter, construction administrator, were on hand to update the board. “We’re in pretty good shape right now,” Miller said. Painter went through a list of work projects currently under way, including ﬁnishing up roof work, with the roof deck being 80 percent complete over the junior high section of the building. Crews also are continuing interior projects, including painting in the gyms, locker rooms, kitchen, stage, art and music areas, Painter explained. The sprinkler system

has been installed as well as dry wall in the junior high area. Windows are expected to be delivered to the site in March. Zero temperatures earlier in February did not deter work going on at that time, but actually brought crews in from the contractor’s other jobs to assist on the new school. “I feel pretty good about where we’re at right now. We’re getting some good quality work,” Miller said. An overview of the school’s extended-learning areas, which may be used for team-teaching and other student projects was given, with Miller calling the space a “21st century design concept.” The extended learning space will include furniture that may be moved to conﬁgure needed work and learning spaces. Shira showed board members the proposed playground areas and discussed play equipment, sitting spaces for students to hang out and landscape ideas that will be used. Three separate play spaces are being created,

An aerial view of Greenville’s new K-8 school shows progress is being made for the planned November completion.

she explained. The kindergarten wing will have its own space right next to their portion of the building – students will not have to cross parking lots. Grades 1-4 and 5-8 will each have a play/activity area. Board members also are considering using some of the district’s current playground equipment at the new facility to help save on costs. Play spaces will include benches, tables and trash receptacles, Shira said. Shira also discussed the three entry and exit areas for buses, parent drop off and staff parking.

Bus parking will be in the rear of the building, with 22 parking spaces being extended to 15-foot wide from originally proposed 12-foot wide spots. The driveway also will include 40-foot bus turnaround space. The next phase of project bidding will begin within the next week, as bids for technology and furnishings go out, Miller said. A few samples of furnishings were on display during the work session for those present to get a feel for what is being considered.

FM Soccer will have new ﬁeld in 2016 RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

PITSBURG – “There are teams that don’t want to come here and play on our field,” said Danny Diceanu, Franklin Monroe boys’ soccer coach. That may change with the start of the 2016 soccer season. On Feb. 22, the Franklin Monroe Board of Education approved a plan to redo the field in time for the upcoming season. Franklin Monroe originally planned to play all of their home games at the start of the season and then rip up the field to begin work in preparation for the 2017 season. The major difference in the time frame came when bids for the field suggested using Sports Field Sod instead of grass seed. If works begins immediately following the track and field season the contractor, Mercer Group of Troy, believes the field will be ready for the start of the season. Two competing bids for the project were about $50,000 apart, but there were some major differences in the scope of the work that would be performed. Fitzwater Tree & Lawn Care and Mercer Group both called for recycling the existing grass, rough grading, laser grading, and installation of sports field sod. Mercer Group will include a sand cap to help with grass roots tak-

ing hold sooner and drainage, multi-flow drainage system, and maintenance of fertilizer and weed control throughout 2016. Both businesses called for an irrigation system, but they differed on how much the system would cover. Mercer Group will irrigate everything inside the track and Fitzwater would irrigate the soccer field. Fitzwater Tree & Lawn Care’s bid was $75,027 and Mercer Group’s bid was $125,350. Superintendent Jeff Patrick recommended approving a contract with the Mercer Group. The boys and girls soccer programs have pledged to make up the difference in the price. The teams have already raised nearly $20,000 to go towards the field and will continue their efforts to raise approximately $30,000 over the next five years through their golf scramble and concession stand sales. Funds for scoreboards for soccer, baseball and softball were appropriated for 2017. With the new fiscal year beginning July 1, the soccer field could have a new scoreboard in time for the upcoming season. Baseball and softball will have to wait until next spring to use their new scoreboards. The money to pay for the renovations to the Soccer Field is coming out of the Locally Funded Initiative fund that was estab-

It may look okay now, but according to coaches this soccer ﬁeld can be a dangerous place to play.

lished when the bond levy to build the new school was passed. This fund cannot be replenished. The reimbursement is needed in order to keep approximately $50,000 available for emergencies. The board approved Mercer Group with a 3-1 vote. Voting yes were Scott Myers, Claudette Diceanu and Alex Staton. Theresa Wolf voted no and Amanda Morris abstained. Fitzwater Tree & Lawn Care was previously approved to irrigate and prepare the soccer practice ﬁeld. The board also approved a recommendation from the treasurer and superintendent to approve refunding bonds. According to Treasurer Doug Bixler, the move would save taxpayers in excess of $400,000 over the next 20 years. The ﬁnal amount will be determined on the

day the bonds are sold. It is usually recommended to refund the bonds when the savings hit 3.5 percent. Bixler noted the savings to Franklin Monroe’s taxpayers will be 6 percent. Franklin Monroe will pay off the bonds no later than 2036. In other business, the board: * Agreed to a recommendation approving Indoor Track as an approved club sport for the purpose of allowing students to compete in the State Indoor Track Competition. The school district will have no ﬁscal responsibility to this club sport other than to purchase liability insurance. * Agreed to a recommendation approving volleyball standards to be placed in the ﬂoor of the high school gym at a cost not to exceed $11,800.

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GREENVILLE POLICE BEAT

Trafﬁc stops net DUI charges; PD responds to theft DUI On Feb. 20, a Greenville Police ofﬁcer pulled over a driver for a headlight violation on East Main Street. Upon approaching the ve-

hicle, the ofﬁcer detected a moderate odor of alcohol. When asked to see his driver’s license, the defendant (not named in police reports) produced a WIC

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son at Wendy’s. When the officer told the defendant that he’d passed Wendy’s, the defendant said “I did?” The defendant appeared to have slurred speech and blood shot eyes. There also was a slight odor of alcohol. The officer asked the defendant how much he had to drink and the defendant first said he’d had a few beers with dinner, then he changed his story that he’d been drinking at lunch. The officer asked the defendant to step out of the vehicle and take sobriety tests. According to the report, the defendant swayed back and forth while waiting to take the tests. He did poorly on the test, skipping and repeating numbers several times. The defendant was under a driving suspension for failing to reinstate his license. While a ticket was being written, the K-9 unit was called to do a drug search, but nothing was found. The defendant was arrested on suspicion of OVI and was transported to the police department, where the defendant agreed to a breath and a urine test. The urine test was sent to the Miami Valley Regional Crime lab for testing. The defendant was cited for failing to reinstate his license, OVI and not having illuminated tail lights. The defendant was released to his friend.

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GREENVILLE – The Greenville Police Department executed an search warrant just after Noon at 208 Harrison Ave. as part of a multiagency narcotics investigation. According to detectives, two females from the home were part of a six week long heroin and cocaine investigation by Greenville, Dayton, state and federal DEA agencies. Arrested were Deborah Sue Fornshil, age 52, and 54-year-old Stephanie Lyn Brandeberry. Both were booked into the Darke County jail on felony counts

of Trafﬁcking in Drugs. The Greenville Jr. High School was temporarily locked down while law enforcement made the arrests and secured the Harrison Ave. residence. The narcotics investigation is ongoing. If you suspect drug or suspicious activity contact the Greenville Police Department’s Investigation Section at 937-548-4150 (opt. 2) or the Darke County Crime Stoppers tipline at 937-548-7-1661, you may remain anonymous.

Firemen’s Dance set ANSONIA – The Ansonia Volunteer Fire Department (AVFD) will present its annual Firemen’s Dance with Karma’s Pawn. The event will be held in the Eldora Ballroom, 13929 St. Rt. 118, New Weston, on March 5, 8 p.m. to midnight. Come out and support your local ﬁre department. There will be rafﬂes, auctions and 50/50 drawings. No carry-in alcohol will be permitted. Tickets may be purchased from any AVFD member or at the door.

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THEFT On Feb. 7, police responded to a possible theft of a 50” TV at Walmart. Upon arrival, the officer observed the subject, Todd Kuhn, walking across the parking lot near Buffalo Wild Wings, attempting to carry a television. The officer stopped Kuhn and asked him if he had just purchased the television. Kuhn said yes, but that he was unable to provide a receipt. The Walmart store manager then arrived on the scene and told the officer he was waiting on the store’s loss prevention associate to arrive and look at video to see if Kuhn actually had purchased the TV. The officer asked Kuhn how he made the purchase and Kuhn responded that he used a credit card. Kuhn was unable to provide the credit card. The officer advised Kuhn to give the TV to the store manager and if he found the receipt, or if the video showed that he had purchased the TV, it would be returned to him. Kuhn said he understood and left the area on a bicycle. On Feb. 17, police received a statement and a DVD from Walmart, which contained evidence that

Kuhn had entered the store on Feb. 7 and proceeded to the electronics department, where he placed a 50” television in a grocery cart. He then proceeded to push the cart to the front of the store, bypassing all checkout lanes, making no attempt to pay. Kuhn exited the store and began walking southbound, when he was spotted by the police ofﬁcer. According to reports, police have attempted to serve Kuhn two times this past week. He has not been home. Kuhn’s mother was advised to tell him to contact the police department. EARLY BIRD POLICY The Greenville Police Beat is prepared from public records available at the Greenville Police Department. Every effort is made to balance the public’s right to know with the rights of the individuals involved. Readers are encouraged to contact Greenville Police if they have information or concerns regarding these or any other incidents they see. The Early Bird notes all suspects are innocent until proven guilty and welcomes comments and concerns regarding this community service.

Rossburg man gets 8 years for deadly Kentucky crash BOONE COUNTY, KY – A Rossburg man, that authorities say caused a fatal crash in Kentucky while texting and driving, was sentenced Wednesday in a Boone County, Ky. courtroom. Christopher Thornhill, 34, was sentenced to the maximum of eight years behind bars after previously pleading guilty to 12 charges – including Manslaughter, Assault, Tampering with Evidence and a federal violation of using a cell in a commercial vehicle. According to Fox19. com reports, on January 29, 2015 Thornhill was behind the wheel of a semi tractor-trailer when he sideswiped an unoccupied vehicle in the northbound lane of I-71 in Boone Co. The rig then crossed the median and struck two southbound vehicles, killing Mark Sevilla, 45, of Lexington, Ky. and

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injuring Sandra Edwards, 64, of Cincinnati. An investigation by the Boone County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce discovered that Thornhill had deleted several text messages that cell records revealed were during the time of the crash. Thornhill was credited with 10 months of jail time. He will be eligible for parole after serving at least 20 percent of the sentence.

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Over 100 exhibits at annual Darke County Science Day BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Eight schools, 110 exhibits and a host of students descended on Greenville High School on Feb. 18 to show off their research during the third annual Darke County Science Day. According to Angie McMurry of the Darke County Educational Service Center, the program continues to grow as the school districts promote this event. Three years ago they had approximately 40 students participate with even fewer exhibits. Last year they were able to give out $900 in prize money while that pot grew to $2,100 this year. Students submitted exhibits in 10 categories – Behavioral and Social Sci-

ences, Botany, Chemistry – Biochemistry – Microbiology, Computer Science, Earth and Space Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Medicine and Health Sciences, Physics, and Zoology. Mike Koenig, teacher at Greenville High School and Upper Miami Valley Science Days committee member, said, “We do science because this is the way we discover the world.” While encouraging the students to continue studying and being active in science he looked to the parents and guests and said, “You may be sitting next to a future Nobel Laureate.” Dr. Nick Weldy, superintendent of the Miami Valley Career Technology Center, was impressed with the exhibits and con-

Ukrainian Egg Workshop VERSAILLES – Worch Memorial Public Library will be hosting a Ukrainian Egg Workshop on March 3, 5:30 p.m. At this program you will learn about traditional Ukrainian egg art and its history. Then you can create your own

to bring home. This fun hands-on workshop is educational and entertaining. All supplies are provided. For more information about this program or anything else at the library, call 526-3416 or www.worch.lib.oh.us.

Chancellor’s List named RICHMOND, Ind. – Indiana University East students who take 12 or more credit hours and complete the semester with a grade point average of 4.0 on a 4.0 scale are named to the Indiana University East Chancellor’s List. The following local students were named to the list. Union City, Ind. - Sarah Davison Ansonia – Adam Klipstine Arcanum – Trevor Boram, Lindsey Dirksen, Grady Garno, Kayle Os-

walt and Branda Peebles Eldorado – Elizabeth Miller Greenville – Savanah Anderson, Jenilee Braun, Morgan Carter, Caleb Huntington, Ashlynn Roth and Emily Weaver New Madison - Mary Barton, Rachel Ferris and Heather Ferris New Paris - Megan Carty, Blake Jackson, Allen Melody and Kaylee Simpson Union City - Brandon Byers and Mallory Livingston

Shown are students that exhibited a superior project during the third annual Darke County Science Day.

gratulated the students on their efforts. “Creativity abounds here,” he said. “I love to see kids getting excited about science.” He speciﬁcally pointed to a couple of students whose hypothesis didn’t turn out as planned. Although the students were disappointed with their results, he emphasized they should turn their thinking around to “you learned one way not to do something.” The following is a list of students earning top awards and prize money. Because there were different judges for each prize, some students received duplicate awards in their category: Behavioral and Social Sciences – Francesca Masso-Rivetti of Greenville, $100; Tessa Tyo of Versailles, $50; Jordan Dill of Bradford, $25 Botany – Hayleigh Spires and Kloe Zink of Franklin Monroe, $100 and $25; and Molly Hunt of Greenville, $50 Chemistry – Biochemistry – Microbiology – Brina Toomey of Tri-Village, $100; Mariah Troutwine, $50; and Ashley Murphy,

$25 Computer Science – Kassondra Weyant, $100; Anthony Masso-Rivetti of DeColores Montessori, $50; and Justus Thomas of Tri-Village, $25 Earth and Space Sciences – Molly Hunt of Greenville, $75 Engineering – Rhyan Turner of Bradford, $100; Quintin Muhlenkamp of Greenville, $75, $50 and trophy; Anthony MassoRivetti of DeColores Montessori, $50; and JanaCarolin Koslitzki of Bradford, $25 Environmental Sciences – Andrew Harshbarger of Versailles, $100; Jackson Moore, $50; and Elizabeth Moss of Tri-Village, $25 Medicine and Health Sciences – Drew Patty of Bradford $100; Mariah Collins, Courtney McEldowney and Haley Winner of Versailles, $50; and Carrie Rhoades of Ansonia, $25 Physics – Jessica Ahrens, Ashlyn Cordonnier and Chelsea Groff, $100; Chase Osterday of Franklin Monroe, $50; and James Normile and Anson Phillips of Greenville, $25

Zoology – Ryan Ballou of DeColores Montessori, $100; Mackenzie Weldy of Bradford, $50; and Isabella Whiting of Arcanum, $25 Boonshoft Museum of Discovery Family Pass – Carrie Rhoades of Ansonia, $100 Best Presentation of Data (Tables & Graphs) any category – Drew Patty of Bradford, $75 Award for Best Abstract, any category – Kailee

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Brower of Bradford, $50 The top eight exhibits earned medals with the top three earning cash prizes. The top eight included (ﬁrst through eighth) Drew Patty, $100; Quintin Muhlenkamp, $100; Francesca Masso-Rivetti, $100; Rhyan Turner; Tessa Tyo; Jordan Dill; Anthony Masso-Rivetti; and Chelsea Groff and Jessica Ahrens. In addition to the top eight, additional students getting superior ratings and earning the opportunity to compete at the district Science Day on Feb. 27 at Edison State Community College in Piqua were Ashley Murphy, Mariah Troutwine, Shelbi Fourman and Mitchell Sink, Brandon Kinney and Brandon Riffell, Rebecca Pierson, Kailee Brower, Jana-Carolin Koslitzki, Ryan Ballou, Natalie Milligan, Logan Garber, Maddie Downing, Harley Ketring, Kaylor Pearson, Lily Preston, Justus Thomas, Brina Toomey, Landon Fraylick, Shelby Holzapfel, and James McClure.

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Renovations continue at GHS; board approves several items BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Greenville Board of Education approved several items during its Feb. 18 regular meeting.

Work on the high school renovation continues, with approval going to Wellman Concrete for replacement of the landing and step on the east side locker room. The board approved the amount of $600 for this

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project. Wellman Concrete also was approved for the amount of $4,874 for replacement of the steps on the north side of the high school. Both projects are being paid with permanent improvement funds. The board approved a recommendation to authorize Superintendent Doug Fries to negotiate a contract with the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s architectural ďŹ rm Garmann Miller & Associates for the purpose of design, oversight and speciďŹ cations for the high school parking lot improvements. The contract will be based on results of soil borings and surveying results being completed by CTL Engineering and Access Engineering, respectively. The board also approved payment to Bolyard Heating & Cooling for an emergency repair of the boiler at South Middle School. The repair cost was $13,135.54. To prepare for the Christmas break move into the new K-8th grade building, the board took another look at a calendar revision for the 2016-17 school year. A copy of the proposed calendar was presented to the Greenville Education Association, Fries said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve extended vacation over Christmas to get the move in,â&#x20AC;? said board president Fred Matix. Fries noted that the teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s union had requested an additional work day at the end of the move-in period in order to unpack and set up their rooms. Also, two wavier days normally planned for earlier in the school year have been moved to the move-in period to allow for training on the new buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s technology offerings, Fries said. In personnel items, the

board approved the following: To amend the resignation, effective April 1, of Captain Keith Denman from the high schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NJROTC program. To approve the employment of Richard Kuehner as Senior Naval Science Instructor for the NJROTC program, effective April 4. Hired Stephanie Shafer as a school psychologist, effective for the 2016-17 school year. Supplemental contracts were awarded to Matt Haupt as varsity assistant boys tennis coach and Jason Arnold as varsity girls soccer coach. Resignations also were accepted for Matt Haupt as junior high boys tennis coach; Steve Lantz as assistant junior high track coach; Mark Ridgeway as assistant high school baseball coach; and Rebecca HatďŹ eld, bus driver. Several donations from area businesses and individuals also were accepted by the board, including a total of $1,655.20 being paid to South Middle School and Woodland Primary School by the Box Tops for Education program. Board president Matix said he encouraged the public â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not just parents with school-age children â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to contribute box tops to this program. For a list of participating products, check out www. boxtops4education.com.

New time for DCP hike GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Darke County Park District invites the public to join them every Tuesday morning at the warmer weather start time of 8 a.m. at Shawnee Prairie Preserve for their Early Morning Discovery Hikes. If you have any questions, call the Nature Center at 548-0165 or visit www.darkecountyparks. org.

BPW chooses scholarship ďŹ nalists GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Greenville Business & Professional Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club (BPW) Scholarship Committee will host its monthly dinner meeting on March 10. Committee Chair Dorothy Poeppelman will introduce Darke County high school students vying for the scholarships that are available from the local BPW Club this year. The students have met certain criteria to qualify for the scholarships and will give a short presentation on their accomplishments and goals. The Greenville BPW Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information. For reservations, contact Marilyn Emmons by noon on March 7 at 548-5824 or demmons@ embarqmail.com. 425 Memorial Dr. Greenville, OH 45331

Greenville woman dies in tragic Michigan snowmobile accident SANDS TOWNSHIP, Mich. - According to a report from a Michigan news source (uppermichiganssource.com), Melissa â&#x20AC;&#x153;Missyâ&#x20AC;? Thornhill, age 39, of Greenville lost her life in a tragic snowmobile accident on Monday in Marquette County Michigan. According to the report, Thornhill was traveling behind her husband when she apparently lost control of the snowmobile, going off the trail and striking a tree. She was ejected and the sled traveled nearly 45 feet before coming to a stop, according to an ofďŹ cial report. Missy Thornhill was

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Kiwanis hear update on State of the Heart Care programs BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Greenville Kiwanis heard from two representatives of State of the Heart Hospice during their Feb. 24 meeting. Laura Retter, director of business development and Kristi Strawser, RN,care center manager, gave a report on recent changes with the hospice program. During the past year or so, Retter said, State of the Heart surveyed patients and families to gather information on their hospice experiences. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to take a look at what we could improve on,â&#x20AC;? she explained. One statement Retter said people kept repeating was â&#x20AC;&#x153;we wished we would have called you sooner.â&#x20AC;? Out of those assessments came a new hospice program â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a four-phase approach to care. Retter explained all four points of the program: * enLIGHTEN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Staff and volunteers provide information, answer questions and connect the elderly or those with health problems and concerns to the resources they need. A nurse practioner or RN will answer questions and share what to expect concerning new or worsening conditions. * enABLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Physicians and nurse practitioners provide pain or symptom relief to those in need, working in partnership with hospitals and physicians to reach everyone with pain and symptom management. Social workers can provide additional information and support. * enCOMPASS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Holistic team of providers give specialized medical, emotional and spiritual support to patients and their loved ones during the last stage of life, whether the patient remains at home or nursing facility or in the State of the Heart care facility. * enCOURAGE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Provide grief support to help adults and children ďŹ nd peace and happiness after the loss of a loved one. A patient may enter the

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ON YOUR MIND

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Farewell to a Friend This past week Marc Saluk, the Darke County Economic Development Director, resigned from his position to take a similar position in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Marc is going home. Marc is from the Philadelphia area, and his new job gets him about 50 miles away. I can’t blame him for leaving, it is what he wants, and we all like familiar places. Since Marc has been here, Marc and I have worked on a lot of things together. I bet he won’t remember the first time we actually talked to each other? I was still a Township Trustee with Greenville Township, and Rowland Truck and Equipment had contacted us about expanding to their current location on Children’s Home Road and 127. All of the trustees agreed to help them all we could, and I called Marc to let him know what was going on. I remember telling him that I thought this was how Economic Development should work; If anyone hears any rumors of businesses, no matter how small, we need to let the office know and let them take care of it. That is what happened. Marc, working with the company and us, successfully got Rowland where they wanted, and today there business is very visible and doing well. Since that time, Darke County, under Marc’s direction, has exploded with company expansion, job additions, and new business coming into the County. We are one of the leaders in the State with our workforce efforts that combine Schools, businesses, Individuals and Government together to make things better for us all. Marc was a huge part of this. His individual talents have made him a name that is recognized anywhere in the State. He has helped put Darke County on the map. Marc has an enthusiasm, and energy that will be sorely missed. I will miss him greatly. I consider him more than a business acquaintance, I consider him a good friend. Marc, whatever path you take, I hope it is the happy one. You have done wonders here, and I know you will do the same in New Jersey, no question of that. If you ever need anything, just call, and I will do my best to help. I wish you and your family well, and may good fortune follow you all the days of your life. Farewell, my friend, and remember, you will always have a home here in Darke County. An old Irish toast to you, My Friend: “Walls for the wind A roof for the rain And drinks beside the fire, Laughter to cheer you And those you love near you And all that your heart may desire” Mike Stegall, Darke County Commissioner ~~~~~~~~~~ Leadership Produces Results Back in 2009 the Darke County Economic Development Office was in search of an individual to provide leadership for its newly created Partnering for Progress program. Being a member of the search committee and taking part in the screening and interview process of the numerous candidates I recall the day Marc Saluk walked into the room for his interview. The meeting room atmosphere instantly consumed the energy, enthusiasm, and passion that Marc genuinely displayed. At the conclusion of Marc’s interview the committee members came to a rather quick and unanimous consensus that it has found the leader needed to move the Partnering for Progress initiative forward. Fast forward to 2016 and the scoreboard reads of numerous business development projects achieved, millions of dollars of capital investment injected throughout the business community, thousands of jobs retained and created, millions of dollars of payroll added, and the creation of a workforce development program for the Darke County community. All of this being accomplished by a collaborative effort among state, county, village, and business representatives combined with the leadership of Marc Saluk. End result the Partnering for Progress Economic Development program goals and objectives are being achieved with great success. I will always remember Marc as an individual who worked tirelessly to advance economic development for a better and stronger Darke County economy. Marc’s exceptional character qualities and his constant display of energy and enthusiasm were very inspiring and infectious. While it is a sad time for Darke County that Marc is leaving, Darke County can certainly celebrate and rejoice in the extraordinary economic and business development success the county has achieved under Marc’s leadership the past seven years. Please join me in saluting Marc Saluk for an outstanding job he did for Darke County and to wish Marc continued success as Marc takes his “A” game to New Jersey and closer to his home roots. Thank you Marc for sharing your skills, talents, energy, and enthusiasm. Your footprints will forever be present throughout Darke County. Randy A. Gump Versailles Views expressed on this page from guest columnists, cartoonist or readers voicing their perspective do not necessarily reflect the views/ opinions of the newspaper. Readers are encouraged to utilize our letters to the editor space to share their own views/opinions. The Early Bird and Bluebag Media reserve the right to not publish letters that are considered libelous, slanderous or unsigned.

No HDTV adds to my stress Just like any red-blooded American couch potato, I like a big television with complete and total control of the remote. There’s nothing better than to kick-back on the couch with the foot rest up in my most comfortable television watching clothes while I’m in a semi-comatose state as I’m entertained by actors, athletes and reality stars. Yep. I’m pathetic. My sanctuary of leisure was recently invaded by barbaric savages that care little when I’m overwhelmed by the stress of the day. These brutal beasts have cast me out of my palace of pleasure into a cubical of discontent. Living with three women, my wife and two teen-

age daughters, I thought I had endured all manner of torture these ladies could think to throw my way. I was wrong. I’ve been informed in no uncertain terms that when my oldest daughter has her boyfriend at the house I am banished from the living room. They get the “good” television and I don’t. Sure, the one in my bedroom is only a couple inches smaller than the one in the living room, but there is one huge difference – NO HDTV. We don’t have a big house and live rather modestly. Other than the bathroom and kitchen, the rest of the house is mainly bedrooms. When I protest about being kicked out of the living room my wife shuts down my argument with one sentence, “Would you rather me send them to the bedroom?” My

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) is alerting Ohioans to an upcoming surge in passport applications that could increase processing times. It is expected that 45 million passports will expire between 2016 and 2018 — 17.4 million in 2016 and 20.9 million in 2017. Due to the high volume of expiring passports, Ohioans whose passports will be expiring in the coming year should renew as soon as possible. What to know about re-

newal: * Many foreign countries require travelers’ passports to have at least six months validity * Processing times will be longer if a traveler delays renewal Although the passport surge is quickly approaching, constituents should not be worried if they are properly prepared. If you need assistance working with or getting answers from a federal government agency, Sen. Brown’s ofﬁce may be able to help.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Jim Buchy (R-Greenville) welcomed Pastor Dennis Wheeler to the Ohio House recently to give the opening invocation before session. “I have grown to know Pastor Wheeler over a number of years,” Buchy said. “His efforts to lead the ﬂock at Versailles Christian Church are appreciated and I was proud he could join us today to pray with the legislature.” Pastor Wheeler is the lead pastor at Versailles

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reply, “Uh – No! You win. I’m going to my bedroom.” If they could hear the disdain in my mumbling as I’m heading up the stairs they would know I’m not happy, “Crappy, HD-less television. How am I supposed to unwind with fuzzy television programs?” I was willing to compromise. Since they got the television with Google Chromecast where they could watch Netﬂix, I let my daughter and her boyfriend pick the movie and I would watch it with them. I was sitting there laughing with them and making fun of the boyfriend. I was having a good time and I thought they were, too. Then I noticed it. My daughter shot my wife a look. I acted like I didn’t see it. A couple of seconds passed by and I heard my wife say, “Maybe you should go upstairs and let them be alone for a while.” I ignored her. Fifteen minutes later my wife was more stern in her demand. From the other room I hear her say, “Ryan! Come here please.” She said “please,” but I don’t think she meant it. You probably guessed by now – I ended up in my room and didn’t get to see the end of the movie.

This dilemma our family faces is slowly being resolved. Out of the blue my wife texted me and said, “Why don’t you go get a Google Chromecast for the upstairs TV.” Knowing how my wife is about spending money and being caught off guard by her generosity I texted back, “Are you serious?” As soon as I hit the send button I came back to reality and thought to myself, “What are you doing?” I just gave her a way out of giving me what I want. Attention Men: If your wife suggests something that is in your favor never, ever question it; just do it. Fortunately, she was serious and I am now able to watch Netﬂix in my cubicle of discontent. Although I’m a smidge happier with our current arrangement there are a few things that could make it better. She could let me get high deﬁnition television in our bedroom. Also, the living room is next to the kitchen and trips to the fridge are easier to make during commercials. Our bedroom is much further away. I’m thinking one of those dorm room refrigerators might just turn my frown upside down.

READERS WRITE Support for LeMaster Vote for Joe LeMaster for Darke County Commissioner in the March primary on March 15 or during the early voting time period. Joe is a strong family man that wants to keep Darke County a great place to live and work. Being a retired military veteran, Joe will work hard to keep the county economically strong. Joe will work hard to keep and attract new businesses to the county. It will take

a person with a lot of foresight to keep the county running smoothly. Joe will be a watch dog to make sure the county money will be spent wisely. Darke County needs a person with strong morals and willing to work with others to keep the county strong. Let’s keep Darke County a great place to live and work by voting for Joe LeMaster for Darke County Commissioner. Don Delaplane, Greenville

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OBITUARIES

LINDEMUTH

– Phyllis Jean (Berner) Lindemuth, 93, of Greenville, passed away on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 at 1:45 a.m. at Brookdale Assisted Living Facility, Greenville. She was born on December 22, 1922 in Darke County, to the late Fred & Treva (Miller) Berner. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Terry & Melody Lindemuth of Arcanum, Ohio; grandchildren, Tim & Kendra Lindemuth of Arcanum and Matthew Lindemuth of Arcanum, Ohio; great grandchildren,

Dalton, Pierce & Walker Lindemuth; brother, Jack Berner of Greenville; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents Phyllis is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Lindemuth and sister, Patricia Lindemuth. Phyllis worked over 50 years as a beautician where she owned and operated Phyllis’s Beauty Shop. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. A service was held Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, with Pastor Ronald Shrefﬂer ofﬁciating. Burial is in the Abbottsville Cemetery, Darke County. It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the Brookdale Hospice. Condolences for the family may be sent to www. zecharbailey.com.

THORNHILL – Missy Mae Thornhill, 39, of Greenville, died Monday, Feb. 22, 2016. A service was held Feb. 27, 2016 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. There will be no burial. FIEDLER

– Donald Jay Fiedler, 85, of ArVeteran canum, formerly of West Union, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016 at the Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum. Burial is at Abbottsville Cemetery.

COMBS

– James Combs, 77, of GreenVeteran ville, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016. A Celebration of Life service will be held 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday

at the funeral home.

BRUNS – Carolyn C. “Kelly” Bruns, 86, of Frenchtown, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Frenchtown. Burial is in Holy Family Cemetery, Frenchtown. LIGHT – Cora Arline Light, 95, of Greenville, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016 in the First Presbyterian Church, Greenville. Burial is in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Ft. Jefferson. BRUNSWICK – Cleopha F. Brunswick, 96, of Coldwater, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, February 27, 2016 at St. Wendelin Church. Burial is in St. Wendelin Cemetery.

Tyler Fisherback is a Reid Ambassador

RICHMOND, Ind. – Tyler Fisherback, Reid’s February Ambassador, has been with Reid Health for almost eight years. He started his Reid career in Material Handling, stocking supply carts on nursing units. He is now a nursing care technician and nursing care assistant in the Critical Care Unit. Among his duties is performing blood draws on patients. Tyler will complete his bachelor’s degree in nursing at IU East this May and hopes to transition to a nursing position after completing his boards and acquiring his nursing license. Nominators praise Tyler’s compassion and willingness to help others and to learn new skills. “Tyler is a stellar example of a compassionate caregiver and always connects with his patients,” said a manager. “Tyler is al-

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ways willing to help others, whether with blood draws on other units or tasks on CCU,” said a coworker. “Tyler has incredible bedside skills and the ability to connect to patients from all walks of life,” said a charge nurse. “Tyler’s positive, respectful attitude and caring personality make him a great team player,” said a nurse. Compassionate, caring and calming are a few words used by pa-

tients to describe Tyler. Tyler was born in Cincinnati and grew up in New Madison. He now makes his home in Centerville, Ind. with his sister Lindsey Skaggs—a Reid Health nurse and Ambassador, and her family. His other sister, Lauren Hartman, is a nurse on 4 East. Tyler was urged to consider nursing as a career by his sisters and his friend Tyler Evans, a nurse in Reid’s heart catheterization lab. He was also encouraged by staff on the CCU when he was stocking supply carts. Being a full time student and working a full time job doesn’t leave Tyler with much time for other activities. He does like to pursue weight lifting and crossﬁt training in the gym and he volunteers for activities with the IU East School of

Nursing. “I have always liked caring for people,” said Tyler. “Working at Reid opened up opportunities for me to better prepare myself as a nurse and as a professional.”

Museum seeks special items

VERSAILLES – The Versailles Area Museum is looking for loans of wedding gowns, grooms wear, and other wedding memorabilia, old wedding pictures and even gifts given over the last century for an upcoming display in early June. Also needed are mannequins and dress forms for display. If you have such items call the museum at 526-4222 and leave a message and they will get back with you.

Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day at Irish Wave GREENVILLE – Darke County Center for the Arts will host “Irish Wave” at Montage Cafe in downtown Greenville on March 11. “DCCA will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day a bit early with a fundraising party featuring Irish music, food, and a beer tasting, as well as an exciting new addition to the fun—a “limited edition” rafﬂe offering a very good chance of winning a trip to Ireland,” said Andrea Jordan, DCCA executive director. “As with all of our fundraisers, we promise a good time for a good cause,” Ms. Jordan stated. Proceeds will beneﬁt DCCA’s many programs including Arts in Education and the Family Theatre Series. The festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. Attendees can count on a diverse choice of beers to taste as well as a commemorative beer glass, all included in the price of admission. For non-beer drinkers, other beverages including wine will be available. Irish-themed food prepared by Mon-

tage proprietors Aaron and Michele Cox will also be provided. Adding to the excitement, the winner of DCCA’s “Off to the Isle” raffle will be announced during “Irish Wave.” “Since only 75 raffle tickets will be sold, I’d recommend not waiting to enter the raffle to win a $5000 voucher entitling you to a customized vacation in Ireland,” Ms. Jordan said. Raffle tickets cost $100 each, and can be purchased by contacting DCCA’s office. Music will be performed by Lone Raven, a group that DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins describes as one of the top bands in the Midwest. “Lone Raven performs an eclectic blend of traditional music as well as their own originals,” Rawlins explained. “They’ll tear through peppy Irish reels, play haunting Gypsy fiddle tunes, and render soulful airs, leaving the audience breathless and begging for more,” Rawlins said. The musicians who make up Lone Raven, Craig Markley, Kara Mar-

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kley, Elizabeth Blickenstaff, Neil Jacobs, and Sid Omasta, play a broad variety of instruments including keyboard, ﬁddle, mandolin, guitar, accordion, whistle, and percussion. Sponsors for “Irish Wave” who make possible the performance by Lone Raven are Second National Bank, Jim and Julia Poeppelman, Edward Jones Investment representatives Ryan Carpe, Dave Connel-

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Marc Saluk (second from the right) is joined by Ansonia and Mississinawa Valley Superintendent Jim Atchley, Commissioners Mike Rhoades and Mike Stegall and Dennis Baker, of Second National Bank. (Ryan Berry photo)

Saluk says goodbye to friends and colleagues GREENVILLE – Darke County Economic Director Marc Saluk said goodbye to friends and colleagues at a luncheon in his honor on Feb. 25. Saluk is leaving at the end of the month to take a similar position in New Jersey. Saluk said, “The time I’ve spent as economic development director here has been the most rewarding of my professional career. What we have all achieved together through the Partnering for Progress initiative has really shown me what can be accomplished when a great team stays focused on an important task for a prolonged period of

time.” He continued, “I’ll never forget what the team has accomplished, the strength of the partnership, and the friends I have made. I’ll always be a resource for Darke County and absolutely will remain in touch with those I worked with here.” He is tasked with a similar job in Hunterdon County, New Jersey as he will be heading up the county’s ﬁrst publicprivate economic development effort. He said, “Hunterdon County, NJ has a lot going for it and the team in place is excited about what’s in front of us. I look forward to the challenge and think we’ll have great success.”

DCCT and DCHS team up for fundraiser GREENVILLE – Darke County Civic Theater and Darke County Humane Society are teaming up once again for a fun ﬁlled family day of activities and performance of a full length play. This is the second year this pair has pulled together to create an event the community has come to enjoy. Last year, the event was a “Western Family Fun Day” and featured western style games, prizes and food for all to enjoy. This year, the Darke County Civic Theater will be performing the beloved family classic, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and will feature games and activities centered on this theme. The Darke County Humane Society will once again be providing various snacks and food items for purchase before, during and after the show’s performance. The performance of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” features 30 local talented actors and actresses, ranging from age six to adult. The family fun day will take place March 5 at Paw’s Bingo Hall, located on Martin Street, Greenville. The games and activities will take place from 4-6 p.m. with the show starting at 6:30 p.m. “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” is a full length show and there will be a brief 10-minute intermission halfway through the performance. There will be 10 games and activities set up for families to enjoy and tickets can be purchased at the event.

Ticket costs for games will be ten tickets for $2, with each game or activity costing one ticket to enjoy. There will also be a Sunday matinee performance of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” that will be performed on March 6. The Sunday matinee will be a performance only and no games will be available for playing. The show will begin at promptly 1:30 p.m. at Paw’s Bingo Hall. Tickets can be purchased pre-sale by seeing a cast or crew member or by stopping into Roots Hair Salon on Broadway in Greenville, or by visiting Paw’s Bingo Hall. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased for $5 for adults and $3 for children and seniors. Tickets may also be purchased at the door on the day of the event, with the cost of $6 for adult tickets and $4 for children and senior tickets. For more information on the Darke County Humane Society, visit at www.darkecountyhumanesociety.org and for more information on this event and information on Darke County Civic Theater, visit Darke County Civic Theater’s website at www.darkecountycivictheater.org. Darke County Civic Theater can also be reached by email at civictheatre@embarqmail.com. Darke County Civic Theater and Darke County Humane Society are both non-proﬁt organizations and all funds gained from this event will be used for local improvements and organizational needs.

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Matt and Morgan Aultman are joined by their family in offering two $500 scholarships.

Aultman family offers scholarship GREENVILLE – Applications are now being accepted for the Aultman Youth Development and Advancement Scholarships. This is the inaugural year the Matt and Morgan Aultman Family will be offering two scholarships for the specific advancement and support of students looking to further their education in the fields of political science, business, or at a skills driven trade school. “We believe that in the future our county will need shrewd business people and skilled workers so we are offering these two very different scholarships,” said Matt Aultman. The first of two $500 scholarships will be available to students graduating from a Darke County high school in 2016 and entering college to study business, business management, or political science. He continued, “Business is the backbone to the Darke County community and in the future will require people of this skill set to someday continue running the businesses that are found here.” The second $500 scholarship will be available to a 2016 Darke County graduating high school student continuing their education at a trade school or in a trade program. “Not everyone desires a four year education and are more tactile with their skill sets. This is an opportunity for students going into programs such as welding, carpentry, masonry, dental assisting, CNC technician, or related field to receive monetary assistance for this education path,” said Aultman. Matt and Morgan have been supportive of their community and the advancement of youth in the past several years. They are advisors for 4-H, have helped with FFA Alumni programs, and assisted with class programs and after school activities. It is their hope that what is done today will transfer to a better tomorrow for our community. You may ask why now

and why these specific continuing education programs. The NOW part came when Matt decided to run for Darke County Commissioner and assessed the expenditures associated with the run for that office. Like the farmers they are or any other good business people, before spending money they look at the whole picture of the money spent versus the return and overall benefit. They decided that whether or not the campaign was successful they wanted to make a positive impact on the community. Matt and Morgan believe there is no better way to do this than helping the youth of the community; they have decided to use part of their personal finances to set up these two scholarships instead of purchasing yard signs for the primary election campaign. This is a continuation of their long lasting commitment to youth and Darke County. The Aultmans hope it will yield talented and trained individuals returning to our community to fill the shoes of those who are currently running businesses, working in public service jobs, and working for community programs. The Aultmans have learned through many programs, activities, and teachings that one of the most effective ways to “make the best better” is to instill that sense into the next generation and provide opportunities for them to grow and flourish. They wish to leave a lasting impression on the next generation and leave Earth in better condition than when we inherited it; this is their small attempt at doing that. Applications can be requested through email at: darkecountyfarmer@ gmail.com, by sending a letter of request to Aultman Development and Advancement Scholarship, 6721 Horatio Harris Creek Rd, Greenville, Ohio 45331 or by visiting www. aultmanfarms.weebly. com. Applications will be accepted until April 30.

DCRTA will host spring luncheon GREENVILLE – DCRTA will host its spring luncheon on March 17, 11:30 a.m., in the Brick Room at the Brethren Retirement Community. The menu will be pan fried chicken, green beans, parsley potatoes, tossed salad, rolls, assorted desserts, coffee, water and punch. The cost of the meal is $8. Following the business meeting, a program will be presented by the Versailles Winery. If you still owe 2016 dues, DCRTA dues and ORTA dues can be paid at the

luncheon. DCRTA dues are $7 and ORTA dues are $30 per year. To make reservations, contact Jean Kelly before March 11 using any of the contact information below. DCRTA invites anyone to join their association. You do not have to be a retired educator; you just need to have a great interest in and love of education. Contact Jean Kelly, 606 W. South St., Arcanum, Ohio 45304, 692-6248 (leave message if no answer), mjkelly@ woh.rr.com.

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BOTKINS – Versailles Middle School students take top seventh and eighth grade team honors, and Versailles eighth grader Hannah Bey takes top eighth grade individual, at the 2016 Power of the Pen Regional Competition at Botkins on Feb. 13. Additional eighth grade Versailles winners are Jenna McClure, who came in ninth and Taylor Hainline, 10th. Additional Versailles 7th grade winners are Chloe Grillot, seventh and Brooke Timmerman, eighth. Versailles coach Carrie Borchers credits the success of her students to the parents and the “diligent

teaching” of reading and writing they’ve received from Versailles schools from their early education on. “These students have been ingrained with the love of reading and have been given the support needed to begin creating their own stories from a young age,” she said. “Their talent to do that was evident in the District competition, and we hope to continue seeing the beneﬁts in competition, throughout their schooling, and possibly as they choose their careers in the future.” Thirteen schools participated in the 2016 Regional Power of the Pen, bringing

Versailles seventh and eighth graders competing in Power of the Pen were (front row) Chloe Grillot, Maddie Durham, Lauren Menke, Hannah Bey, Jenna McClure, Dylan Meyer, Emily McClure, Megan Rismiller, (back row) Kiearra Pearson, Brooke Timmerman, Taylor Hainline, Jack Detrick and Sam Stachler. Not pictured is Derek Rauh.

67 seventh graders and 73 eighth graders to the competition. All student winners were invited to the

District competition. (Submitted by Bob Robinson, County News Online)

Slater speaks at Living with Cancer GREENVILLE – The Cancer Association of Darke County Living With Cancer Support Group will meet March 3, 7 p.m., in the Board Room, located on the first floor past the lab, to the left at the end of the hallway at Wayne Health Care. Rena Slater, owner of We Knead U Massage, will be the speaker. She has a Bachelor’s degree from Wright State in Rehabilitation. She is licensed by the State of Ohio Medical Board in Massage Therapy and is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage

and Bodywork. She also is a Certified Manual Medicine Technician and certified in Reiki as a Master/Teacher. Slater has continued study with Dr. Connolly, Naturopathic Practitioner and David Kent, Full Body Dissection and Dr. Keith Barbour, D.O. She continues to take various courses related to specific conditions and techniques. Rena will share important and interesting information then. The public is invited (no fee) and refreshments will be served. We Knead U has been in

business over 10 years. They offer massage designed to meet individual needs. Reflexology and Aqua Detox are also available. For further information about massage, contact Rena at We Knead U Massage and Reiki Center, 5495 St. Rt. 49 South, Greenville, 3166290. The Cancer Association provides benefits to cancer patients living in Darke County. For information, call 548-9960 and talk with Christine. If you are interested in volunteering, call the office. The next event

that could use help is the Monte Carlo on May 13. Many businesses and organizations donate yearly to become Corporate Sponsors. This year, so far, seven have generously donated: Williamson Insurance, LLC, North Star Hardware, Members Choice Credit Union, Mercer Savings Bank, VFW 7262 and Kiwanis Club of New Madison. If you would like to have your business or organization become part of this sponsorship contact the ofﬁce.

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Bite Into A Healthy Lifestyle Tuesday, March 8th 2:00pm-3:00pm

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Breastfeeding Class Tuesday, March 15th 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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RSVP by March 11th Call (937) 547-7409 or email jordan.francis@waynehealthcare.org

Group Lifestyle Balance Program As a participant you may: • Decrease risk of developing type 2 diabetes • Decrease blood glucose • Decrease risk of kidney disease, eye, and heart disease • Improve weight management • Decrease body fat • Increase muscle strength and endurance • Meet new friends! Program Cost: $250 The cost may be paid in three installments by the third class. Fee covers: • 22 educational sessions • Class materials • Pedometer • Calorie King Book • Thera band • Food and exercise trackers

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DAYTON – The Versailles Tigers secured a spot in the sectional championship game with a 6849 win over the Greenview Rams. A slow start greeted the Tigers with the Rams hitting a three to lead 3-0 early. Justin Ahrens got Versailles on the board followed by the Rams’ 2-2 at the line with the Tigers trailing 5-2. A Justin Ahrens basket and an Austin Knapke

bucket with the aid of a Tigers steal had Versailles grabbing its first lead of the night at 6-5… a lead that would hold up until the final buzzer. After trailing 5-2 early, the Tigers would use eight Alex Wendel points, four Justin Ahrens points and a triple each from Keaton McEldowney and AJ Ahrens and a Knapke field goal to outscore the Rams 18-5 to lead 20-10 going to second. “Alex Wendel has done a nice job all year with getting us into offense,” McEldowney said. “He shoots pretty well when he

gets opportunities.” Versailles opened the second with a 5-0 run getting a Connor Custenborder basket and an old fashioned Justin Ahrens three point play to lead 25-10. B a c k - t o - b a c k Greenview threes cut the Tigers lead to 25-16 only to have Versailles put up eight points while holding the Rams to five over the final four minutes of period No. 2 with the Tigers taking a 33-21 lead at the break. Justin Ahrens accounted for 10 second period Versailles points. Period No. 3 had Knapke’s eight points including two treys lead a balanced Versailles scoring attack with K. McEldowney and Justin Ahrens each adding five points while B. McEldowney and Wendel each contributed a field goal to lead 55-36 after three periods of play. “Third quarter Austin Knapke…” McEldowney

Austin Knapke battles for rebound in Versailles tournament win over Greenview (Gaylen Blosser Photo)

said. “The more we can get all pistons ﬁring like that the better chance we have at making a deep run.” Versailles would take an early fourth quarter 23 point lead before the teams would each knock down 13 points in the ﬁnal period

for a 68-49 Tigers win. Knapke paced the Tigers in the ﬁnal period with two of his four triples on the night. “I thought especially in the second half we got a lot better ball movement,” McEldowney stated. “It’s

whoever is open and Austin (Knapke) had some nice open looks and he deﬁnitely took advantage of them.” Justin Ahrens led all scorers in the game with 21 points.

Lady Tigers cruise past Madison

See more photos from the game at bluebagmedia.com/photos (Deron Newman photos)

TV to play for District title

BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com BROOKVILLE – The Lady Patriots beat Newton in the Sectional final game last Saturday by a final score of 61-40. Newton kept the contest close early… until TriVillage took a 14-4 run to take a 27-15 lead into the locker room at the half. The Lady Patriots added to their lead in the second half to put the game away. “I thought our girls played very well on the defensive end of the floor against Newton. They followed the game plan to a ”T”,” said TV Head Coach Brad Gray. “Offensively we were very efficient when we got shots.” “We need to do a better job of taking care of the basketball though,” Coach

Gray added. “We turned it over 24 times… that is way too many turnovers for us. In fact, in the games where we have struggled, turnovers have been a major factor. That is something we will need to improve on if we want to continue to advance.” The Lady Patriots were led in scoring by Danika Mann with 18 points. Overall the team went 2336 from the field and 10-14 from the foul line. Tri-Village (21-1) will face Jackson Center (15-6) on this Saturday (Feb. 27) for the Div IV District at Tippecanoe City HS – tipoff set for 3 p.m. “We are very excited to finally advance back to a district final game after having a disappointing end to each of the past two seasons,” Gray concluded.

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BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com PITSBURG – The Versailles Lady Tigers handily posted a 64-41 D-III tournament win over the Middletown Madison Lady Mohawks at the Hanger in Pitsburg. “I tell the girls you deserve to be here,” said Versailles Coach Jacki Stonebraker, “but you’re going to have to work for everything you get.” The Lady Tigers took advantage of three first quarter threes, two by senior Kristin Langston accounting for six of Versailles’ first eight points and one from sophomore Kami McEldowney, two Lauren Monnin baskets and two Clair Schmitmeyer free-throws to lead 15-11 after one period of play. “She (Langston) was huge today,” said Stonebraker. “She is not the main threat out there a lot of time but she will knock down threes, she’ll take it to the hole, she’s not afraid of anybody and sometimes I think she gets overlooked out there on the court.” Versailles opened second quarter play with a 6-0 run getting their first double digit lead of the day at 2111 with scoring coming by way of a Danielle Winner basket, a Camille Watren steal and layup and a McEldowney field goal. The Lady Tigers would close out second quarter scoring on a 10-0 run over the final 2:31 of the period including two McEldowney steals resulting in full-court layups to take a 41-18 halftime lead. “Kami (McEldowney) played well today,” said Stonebraker. “She was all over their guards out front. She got a lot of steals and

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Kami McEldowney scores for Versailles in win over Madison (Gaylen Blosser Photo)

easy points at the other end.” McEldowney paced Versailles with eight second quarter points, Monnin chipped in six, Camille Watren added ﬁve, Danielle Winner four and Kami Ording rounded out scoring knocking down a threepointer. “We were able to take advantage of our transition points in the second quarter,” Stonebraker said. “The second quarter… a very

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good quarter for the Lady Tigers.” “Overall I thought we played a really good first half,” added Stonebraker. “That set the tone for the rest of the game.” Madison took the third period 16-10 with the teams heading to the final period of play with the Lady Tigers holding a 51-37 advantage. The final period belonged to Versailles with the Lady Tigers putting 13 points on the board while

holding Middletown Madison to seven extending the Versailles Lady Tigers season while moving on in OHSAA tournament play with the 64-41 win. Versailles was paced with 10 Lady Tigers putting points on the board in the game led by McEldowny and Winner with 13 points each. “I thought we shot the ball pretty good,” Stonebraker stated. “We did shoot the ball well as a team.”

CLAYTON – Coming off a fourth quarter comeback victory on Saturday, the Jets of Franklin Monroe had momentum on their side as they faced Anna in the Sectional semi-final game Wednesday evening at Northmont High School. Pressure from the Rockets defense caused FM several turnovers and kept the Jets from many second shot attempts. Offensively, Anna was just too much for the Jets to stop, allowing the Rockets to score double digits before finally making their first basketball. Franklin Monroe was defeated and knocked out of tournament play by a fi- See more photos from the game at bluebagmedia.com/photos nal score of 85-38. (Deron Newman photos)

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Big numbers open Wave baseball season BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Greenville baseball team took advantage of Monday temperatures in the 40’s to hold the first day of 2016 practice on their home field at Sater Park. “Love it,” said Greenville Varsity Baseball Coach Eric Blumenstock, GWOC North 2013 CoCoach of the year. “Couple of years ago we had this opportunity to get out. It’s a little cold but most kids are bundled up well. I figure we might not have the chance to do this for a couple weeks. You never

know. Every chance we get that we have sunshine we’re going to try to get out and get something done.” Greenville comes off a 7-20 rebuilding season after three consecutive winning seasons; 18-11 (2014), 18-10 (2013) and 13-12 (2012). “We struggled last year but I wasn’t trying to sell anything to anybody last year with what I thought we were going to do,” said Blumenstock. “We were young and very inexperienced.” “You watch the kids play last year… I got so many complements from coaches that couldn’t be-

lieve what our record was,” added Blumenstock. “It was just one of those deals where they just needed time to grow into themselves varsity wise and all those kids are back now. I look forward to what these guys are going to be able to do.” Coach Blumenstock is pleased with opening day numbers as they continue to grow each year. “The numbers are great this year,” stated Blumenstock. “We will have three full teams… freshmen, JV and varsity. We are around 13-14 freshmen which is outstanding. Having two full junior high teams last

Lady Wave softball open 2016 on dirt BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Lady Wave Softball (LWSB) opened the first day of the 2016 season spring practice outdoors at Stebbins field. “It’s just great… day one of softball,” said Greenville LWSB Coach Jerrod Newland. “We’re ready to roll. Everybody has a smile on their face… it’s just good stuff.” “We’re out here on the dirt… day one February 22nd,” Newland said of the first hours of LWSB practice.” “On the dirt and we’ll be on the dirt tomorrow for three hours and I imagine shutting down for a little bit looking at the weather after that,” continued Newland. “But you know, to sneak out and get a little dirt time… there’s no substitute for it. We’ll be catching some ground balls

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here for the next hour.” The LWSB program is currently riding an unprecedented 12 straight 25 plus wins seasons. The program has won 8 of the past 10 District Championships and over the past 13 years has been ranked in the State AP Coaches Poll to 10 for 71

L-R Greenville Swimming Coach Molly Mendoza, Isabella Gable and Jose’ Badell (Gaylen Blosser Photo)

Greenville sends two swimmers to state BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Green Wave senior Jose’ Badell and freshmen Isabella Gable qualiﬁed for the OHSAA state swim meet in Canton. “I think it is neat we have more than one this year,” Greenville swimming coach Molly Mendoza said of her two state qualiﬁers. Badell will be representing Greenville in the boys 100 yard backstroke while Gable will be competing in the 200 yard freestyle and the 500 yard freestyle. Badell is returning to state for the second time in his high school career. “I’m pumped,” said Badell. “I’d like to thank my coaches, my parents and friends.” “I am so happy for him because this is what he really wanted,” said Mendoza. ”He was striving for that… just

wasn’t working out for him earlier in the season. I’m happy for him and his family because they really wanted to see him get there one more time before he was done.” Gable makes it to state in her ﬁrst year of high school to no surprise of Coach Mendoza. “I knew she could do it as long as she kept going the way she had been going all year and doing well,” stated Mendoza. “She is a very strong swimmer, very technically great and she should go (to state) every year.” “Maybe next year she will choose different strokes,” added Mendoza. “She might want to try and see if she can make it next year in something different.” For both Wave swimmers the Division II state preliminaries begin Thursday at 5 p.m. at the C. T. Branin Natatorium in Canton. The ﬁnals will take place Friday at 5 p.m. in Canton.

of the last 72 polls. Coach Newland enters his 14th season as the LWSB head coach with a 343-67 record (.842). High expectations greet the 2016 Lady Wave softballers coming off a 28-4 season having lost in tournament play to the eventual 2015 State Champion Granville Blue Aces. Once again the Lady Wave come into the season with the “perennial bullseye” on the back of their jerseys. “Love it,” said Newland. “Wouldn’t want it any other way. That’s what it’s all about. We take everybody’s best shot and bring it and just love it for the kids, the program and more importantly the community because this is what Lady Wave softball is.” “Our only goal is one thing,” continued Newland. “Change the sign… change the sign coming into town and that is what our goal will be. It’s going to happen this year and if not this year, soon. I think this year we’re going to surprise some people.” “We lost one kid,” added Newland. She (Ally Russell) was very-very good, but we have a lot of good kids back. I just can’t wait for the opportunity ahead and that is… this spring to play Lady Wave softball.” As Wave JV softball Coach Laura Swigart hit the first grounder of the season Coach Newland smiled broadly and said, “That first ball just pinged there and there are smiles on everybody’s faces because we are here together. We have 13 weeks to get better before we make our field trip (State)… just love it.” The LWSB regular season opener has Wayne, Milton and Franklin Monroe invading Stebbins field with a noon start time on Saturday, March 26th.

year made a big difference… kept a bunch of kids wanting to stick with it. It’s a good deal.” “I have two at every spot and it’s not just two players,” Blumenstock said. “You have two kids that could start at just about every position out here.” “It’s going to be fun,” added Blumenstock. “The guys who have earned it (starting position) in the past are going to have a shot at keeping it but they have guys nipping them from behind that are go-

See more photos from the practice at bluebagmedia.com/photos (Gaylen Blosser photo)

ing to make them play that much better.” Regular season opener

for the Greenville has the Wave on the road March 26 at Stebbins High School.

Wave season ends with winning record BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

CENTERVILLE – Two GWOC North rivals met up in the second round of the OHSAA tournament with the Piqua moving on with a 56-53 win over the Green Wave. “I’ve been blessed,” said Greenville Varsity Basketball Coach Michael Bashore. “I’ve had great kids every year that I’ve been here. Next year will be no exception.” Greenville used a basket each from Aaron Rich, Isaiah Gable and Trae Wood to grab an early 6-0 lead before the Indians would tie the game at 8-8 in the first. Piqua held a 16-12 advantage before a Rich basket late in the first sent the teams to second period play with the Wave trailing 16-14. A Rich stick-back opened second quarter scoring with the Wave knotting the score at 1616. Piqua would get a three with 3:01 on the clock pushing their lead to 2420 that would stand-up for the half-time score. “We missed some opportunities in the first half,” said Bashore. “It was a close game and every possession counted. That is what happens in the tournament and they took advantage of them.” Greenville scored 22 third quarter points while holding Piqua to 14. Clay Guillozet, the Wave’s lone senior starter and all-time leading scorer led a third period come-back slicing his way through traffic to put up 20 of the team’s 22 third period points sending the teams to the final period of play with Greenville holding a 42-38 edge. Piqua would take advantage of 18 fourth quar-

Clay Guillozet drives to the basket for the Wave in his ﬁnal game at GHS (Gaylen Blosser Photo)

ter points while holding the Wave to 11 to advance with a 56-53 win. Guillozet led all scorers in the game with 25 points to give him a career ending 1,583 points to stand alone atop the Wave leader board, including both boys and Lady Wave basketball. Four Green Wave seniors wore the Green and White for the ﬁnal time in their high school basketball careers… Codi Byrd, Chris Force, Yuta Nakamura and Clay Guillozet. “Everybody will talk about what Clay does and Clay was special, but those other kids are great program kids to have around,” Bashore stated. “They come to work every day knowing they might not play much and they still put the effort in ev-

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Kindergarten registration and readiness tips BY JODY HARTER Woodland Primary Principal GREENVILLE - If your child turns 5 on or before Aug. t, he or she is eligible for kindergarten. Greenville City Schools is registering students for kindergarten for the 2016-17 school year on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, April 5, 6 and 7 from 1- 7 p.m. at Memorial Hall. You will need to bring an ofďŹ cial birth certiďŹ cate, immunization records, proof of residency, and a photo ID. Your child does not need to be with you for registration. Once you have your child registered, you will be given a day and time for kindergarten screening that will take place in May. Your child will be screened by a speech therapist, a nurse, and a teacher. Your child will be asked to identify letters, count objects, write their name, demonstrate gross motor skills, and have the opportunity to get on a bus. We are excited for you and your child as you prepare for the transition into kindergarten. This can be a very exciting and yet anxious time for you and your child. We have nine wonderful kindergarten teachers at Woodland Primary that will teach your child

many things. It is amazing how much your kindergartener will learn and grow. By the end of their kindergarten year, your child is expected to know all the letter sounds, read beginner leveled books, read and write 35 sight words, write narratives, read informational and how-to books, count to 100, decompose numbers, simple addition and subtraction, and the list goes on. Things your child should already know before entering kindergarten include how to write their ďŹ rst name, talks in sentences, identify some of the letters in the alphabet, count objects to 10, properly hold a pencil and scissors, recognize their ďŹ rst name in print, and attend to an activity for 10 minutes. Preparing your child for school should be fun for the both of you. Children will enjoy the interaction, attention and spending time with you. The single most important thing you can do with your child is READ! Reading to your child during this young developmental stage is so very important and the time together in conversation will be forever cherished by your child. Reading is the foundation

skill for all learning. Read, read, read and read some more, and then talk about what you read. Have conversations with your child. Listen to your child as he or she retells stories and makes observations about the world. Talking to your child, asking questions and listening to their answers is a great way to develop their language skills. Developing language skills will prepare your child for reading and writing. Your child should be able to carry on a conversation, ask questions and listen to answers, retell stories and talk about past experiences, and recognize rhymes. To help your child develop these skills, talk, talk and talk some more with your child; chat about your day, share something funny, ask questions. Retelling nursery rhymes, ďŹ nger plays, and making up stories will help your child develop the necessary language skills they need to be successful in school. Playing games such as Uno, Candy Land, and Chutes and Ladders is a fun and interactive way to learn about numbers and counting. Count steps, jumps, M&Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, how long it takes to run across the room, how many steps

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Syrup on tap to top wafﬂes at Maple Sugarin’ Festival SUSAN HARTLEY

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GREENVILLE – The heat was on early this week as park personnel and volunteers worked to turn buckets of sap into sweet maple syrup at Shawnee Prairie. This year’s weather is cooperating, with warm days and freezing nights, causing the tree sap to move. As of Monday, Feb. 22, the Sugar Shack’s woodﬁred evaporator had been up and running for four days preparing syrup, which will be available for purchase during the park district’s

Sugar Maplin’ Festival, set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Shawnee Prairie. The sap being used by the park district comes from trees owned by Roger Brocious and Neal Schmidt, both of Darke County. According to park district’s Wayne Nichols, some maple trees have been planted at Shawnee Prairie, but it will be years before they are mature enough to tap. “They have to be 10 inches in diameter,” Nichols explained. Helping Nichols with the maple syrup making on Monday were volunteers

John Glessner, Bill Rich and Ray Bradbury. It takes 40 gallons of sap to produce 1 gallon of syrup. The evaporator reduces the amount of water in the sap, resulting in syrup that has a rich maple flavor. Each gallon of sap is 98 percent water, Nichols said. Those who attend the Sugar Maplin’ Festival breakfast March 5 will have the opportunity to taste the syrup on homemade waffles. Friends of the Parks will be serving up waffles, sausage, juice and coffee from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door

on the day of the breakfast, for a $6 donation, or presale tickets may be purchased at the Nature Center prior to March 5. After breakfast, visitors are invited to stop by the Sugar Shack and get a lesson on how the evaporator works. Volunteers also will be on hand to give tours of the park’s log house. Displays and hands-on activities for the entire family will be set up and 18th century costumed volunteers will talk about the history of the local pioneers. For more information about the festival, call the park ofﬁce at 548-0165.

Park volunteers Bill Rich, left, and John Glessner work the wood-ﬁred evaporator in the Sugar Shack at Shawnee Prairie to make maple syrup for the park district’s upcoming Maple Surgarin’ Festival. (Susan Hartley photo)

Darke County Upward Sports celebrates record season CLINTON RANDALL

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PITSBURG - Over 1,100 people packed the “Hangar” at Franklin Monroe High School for the annual Darke County Upward Sports Celebration Sunday afternoon. “I would say this is the largest celebration todate,” said League Director Barbara Hicks. “This was the program’s biggest year since starting ﬁve years ago!” Nearly 400 kids participated in the Christianbased youth basketball and cheerleader program. According to Hicks, the program started out with just 150 children in its ﬁrst season. “Although we fully expected the program to decline each year because of all of the rec leagues being

formed... we have continued to grow,” Hicks noted. When asked about positive feedback from the parents, Hicks said that they hear most about the family-friendly one hour of practice and one hour games each week. Also, parents say they like not having to travel to various locations, since weekly games are held either at the Pleasant View Missionary Church or the old Gettysburg Elementary School. In addition to recognizing each of the young basketball players, cheerleaders, coaches and volunteers - the crowd was entertained by the Crevier family of the ‘Champions Forever’ SpinTacular Basketball Show. The basketball-spinning, unicycle-riding family of Bruce and Diane Crevier and their 12 children, were ﬁnalists in the popular show - America’s Got Tal-

ent and even performed during game three of this year’s NBA ﬁnals. Bruce Crevier is a ﬁve-time world record holder and is listed in the Guinness Book for spinning 21 basketballs at one-time. Along with entertaining, the Crevier family delivers a Christian message during their tours across the country. Learn more about the family and the Spin-Tacular Basketball Show at www.championsforever.com. Registration for the 2016-17 Darke County Upward Sports program will begin online Sept. 1 at www.pleasantviewmc. org - paper registrations will be passed out to area students the second week of the new school year. “Should we experience growth again next season, we will be looking for additional volunteers and possibly even an additional fa-

cility to host games,” Hicks added. “I can’t thank enough the volunteers that step up to the plate and give their life and time to this each week during the planning which begins in July and goes through Celebration in late February. People who count registration forms and deliver them to schools and plant signs and run to the grocery every week for our concessions and schedule all the volunteers as well as those who show up to keep the score and referee and help run the facilities each Saturday, not to mention over 100 coaches and assistant coaches, we just couldn’t do it without them...It’s been a pleasure and a privilege to work along side them,” concluded Hicks. For photo galleries, updates and more informa-

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GREENVILLE – What began as an almost impossible idea almost three years ago will come to fruition March 5 when Greenville senior Emily Fulton steps onto the stage at the Schuster Center in Dayton to receive her Girl Scout Gold Award. Emily, 18, spent nearly a year planning a day camp for children with disabilities in order to meet the requirements for the Girl Scout program’s highest honor – equivalent to an Eagle Scout award. Emily started her career in scouting in kindergarten, as a Daisy. She said she got the idea for the four-day Camp Chosen, held in June 2015 at St. John Lutheran Church, when she went on a mission trip during summer 2013 at Stepping Stones in Cincinnati. That camp was for people of all ages with disabilities – and at that time Emily said she was hoping that she didn’t get placed to work with children. “The thought of working with disabled kids made me uncomfortable,” she recalls. But when Emily and her group received their cards outlining their assignments,

she found out that was exactly the group she would be volunteering with. “I got the assignment. I did it and I fell in love with them.” Her positive experiences at Stepping Stones “birthed” the idea, she said, to plan a similar day camp for her Gold Award project. Emily began jotting ideas down, got together a group of three mentors and after meeting with them, started applying for grants. To complete requirements for the Gold Award, scouts must choose a mentor to assist them in implementing projects. Emily chose three mentors to assist, including Kris Osteber, a community volunteer, Cindy Rose, director of Special Olympics, and Shawna Wise, who works at East School. Emily’s mom, Sherry Flora, who just also happens to be the leader for Girl Scout Troop 31835 and a teacher at East, also assisted. The group met several times during the fall of 2014. “My mentors worried,” Emily said. “Thinking the project was too much to take on. But slowly, by December everything started to pick up.” Emily applied for grants to help fund the camp and received two - one from Darke Rural Electric Cooperative and one from Ket-

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row Foundation. The next step was to make an outline of her plan and present it to the Western Ohio Girl Scout Council. “I had to stand up in front of a group of people and be interviewed,” Emily explained. “I was worried they would reject my idea.” But the council approved Camp Chosen and Emily spent the next few months speaking with parents and recruiting kids, planning activities and seeking volunteers to help make the camp happen. St. John Lutheran Church donated their facilities free of charge, Emily said. Volunteers came to help with the activities and to ﬁx lunch for the 21 campers ranging in age from 2-10

who participated. Activities included themed days, like Water Day, Carnival Day, an art station and Biblethemed activities. The main theme for Camp Chosen was taken from Psalm 139:14 and each camper and volunteer received a bright yellow T-shirt proclaiming the theme. Emily said she is very grateful for the volunteers – from high school students to people in the community – who stepped up to help during Camp Chosen. “My goal was to have a 1-1 ratio between the campers and volunteers, but it turned out to be more like a 3-1 ratio. It was amazing. I was overwhelmed.” Planning and seeing her project through taught Em-

ily quite a bit. “I deﬁnitely learned a lot of leadership skills,” she noted. “All my teachers since ﬁrst grade have been telling me I was a leader, but I had to learn to delegate.” After camp, Emily’s work wasn’t done. She had to prepare a presentation for the Western Ohio Girl Scout Council again. “I learned a lot about budgeting,” Emily said. “And I had to keep every single receipt to present at the end. I was so worried I would lose one, but didn’t.” Emily had $4 of the $1,500 in grant money left over at the end of camp. “The requirement is that you have to spend all the grant money,” Emily said. “So I went out to Walmart with the $4 and bought toilet paper for St. John’s, since we used theirs during camp.” She also had to replace a broom that was broken in the campers’ excitement of busting a piñata during camp week. Gold projects, which are celebrating their 100th year as part of the Girl Scout program, are to have a “global” impact, Emily explains. Not only did Camp Chosen give parents of the campers some time off to do shopping, cleaning or time to focus on other ac-

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Zumbrink is Farmers Union delegate COLUMBUS – During the 82nd annual Ohio Farmers Union Convention held recently in Columbus, local agricultural leader, Jim Zumbrink, was elected to represent Darke County at the Farmers Union National Convention to be held in Bloomington, Minn., on March 5-8. During the two-day event, delegates worked to update their policies on matters such as: farm corporations, land trusts, ag cooperatives, manure management, tax policy, farmland preservation, oil and gas wells, carbon sequestration, nutrient management, transportation, renewable and alternative energy, utilities, quality of life, health care, international trade and commodities agreements, check-off programs, education, etc. These policy stances can now be used when lobbying the state legislature and serve as a basis for Ohio Farmers Union’s perspective on formatting policy at the national level. Local delegate participants from Darke County included Todd and Amy Rhoades, Jim Zumbrink, Duane Shields, Shirley Morrow, Ted and Holly Finnarn, Donna Evans and Youth Delegate, Aidan Evans. The delegates were enlightened by a visit from U. S. Senator Sherrod Brown on Friday where he spoke to the concerns on trade agreements and issues in current farm legislation. State Rep. Brian Hill, Chairman of the Ohio House Agriculture Committee, spoke on Saturday concerning regulations on manure and nutrient management and farm CAUV taxes. “Brian Hill has been especially good for Ohio’s family farmers in ﬁxing the problems with CAUV,” OFU President, Joe Logan said. “Even before Rep.

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Hill was a chairman he stood with OFU members in seeking fair and measured reforms in farmland real estate taxes.” Logan said he credits Hill for the currently pending H. B. 398 which would make improvements to the Current Agricultural Use Valuation formula and take some of the wild ﬂuctuations out of the tax rates farmers are paying on their farmland in production. “It should also be noted that Rep. Hill is one of the very few members of legislature who is a working farmer. He gets us, he understands our issues,” Logan said. U.S. Rep Marcy Kaptur also spoke via electronic conveyance at Saturday’s lunch. Kaptur has served in Congress since 1982 and is a perennial winner of the National Farmers Union Golden Triangle Award. The Golden Triangle is awarded based on a Congress member’s advocacy for family farm issues and alignment with NFU priorities. “Marcy Kaptur has been tireless in her advocacy for common sense consumer labelingparticularly mandatory country of origin labels for beef, pork and poultry,” said OFU President Joe Logan. “Marcy has also been strongly in favor of fair trade deals and stood with the Farmers Union against currency manipulation and so-called fasttrack trade authority.” OFU named State Rep. Brian Hill and U. S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur the Legislators of the Year.

Art Guild offers workshop March 19 GREENVILLE – The Greenville Art Guild is excited about offering a Fine Art Mixed Media Workshop this March. No experience is necessary. Join them for learning and fun on March 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 633 Spring St., Greenville. The workshop will be taught by local mixed media artist Selena Burk. This award winning artist will share her expertise in creating mixed media art that would be suitable for entry at the fair or any art show, since the emphasis is on art and not craft. Burk will be providing photographs for everyone to use for reference. You can, of course, bring your own photographs to work from. Everyone will be

given one 8 x 10 canvas to paint on compliments of the Greenville Art Guild. If you plan on completing more than one painting, please bring an additional canvas. The Guild has some paint brushes, acrylic paint and collage papers to share. However, if you own acrylic paint and brushes, you will want to bring your own. Please note that no oil paint is permitted in the building. The cost for the workshop is $25 for Guild members and $30 for nonmembers with $5 additional if lunch is desired. Call Selena at 564-6719 or Marilyn Banks at 4230630 to reserve your spot and to ﬁnd out more information and a list of supplies.

GREENVILLE – The Garst Museum now has Dr. Terence W. Barrett’s biography of PFC Douglas Dickey, Remembering Douglas Eugene Dickey, USMC: “Reaching the Finest and Most Noble Heights,” in its gift shop. The book is a must read for persons interested in Darke County or military history. Dickey is a Medal of Honor recipient who grew up in Rossburg before sacriﬁcing himself to save the lives of several fellow soldiers by falling on a grenade during his service in Vietnam. Take a closer look at one of America’s unsung heroes in the remarkable new biography, Remembering Douglas Eugene Dickey, USMC. While conducting a study of 294 marines who

have been awarded the Medal of Honor from the American Civil War to the present, author Terence W. Barrett, PhD, stumbled across the story of Private First Class Douglas E. Dickey. Beginning with the brief biographies he could ﬁnd via newspaper articles and website searches, Barrett slowly started to piece together the extraordinary life and death of a young marine from Ohio. Through an examination of Dickey’s unfathomable heroism, in which he threw himself on a live enemy grenade in order to protect his fellow marines, Barrett raises important questions about the nature of bravery itself. What drives certain people to act against the seemingly natural instinct

The book, Remembering Douglas Eugene Dickey, USMC: Reaching the Finest and Most Noble Heights, is now available in the Garst Museum Gift Shop.

of survival? Could such a counterintuitive action be a different kind of natural instinct instead? Or is it always a conscious decision, a choice made in a split second that has permanent and unalterable

consequences? Lovers of military history will enjoy learning more about this exceptional hero, as well as the psychology behind human courage, in this fascinating biography.

Edison State hosts annual Career Expo PIQUA – Edison State Community College will host its annual Career Expo on March 15, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. in the North Hall of the Piqua campus. More than 50 organizations ranging from business, construction, ﬁnancial services, health care, manufacturing, retail, social services, and the armed forces are expected to be in attendance, representing a wide range of job opportunities for west cen-

Ansonia kindergarten registration ANSONIA – Kindergarten registration for Ansonia Local Schools will be conducted on March 9 and 16, 4-6 p.m. If you have a son or daughter who will attend next year, please make arrangements to stop in the school office during this time. When you come to sign up, bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate, shot records, custody papers (if applicable) and proof of residency. Please note that your child will need to be five years old by Aug. 1. If you cannot attend, call Deb Schrader at 337-5141.

Darke Co. BOE meets

GREENVILLE – The Darke County Board of Elections will be meeting on March 4, 2 p.m., for a reorganization meeting of board members and staff.

St. Mary’s School auction

GREENVILLE – St. Mary’s School is pleased to announce the Tom and Etta Mae Foley Memorial Dinner and Auction is scheduled for April 23 and will be held at Paws Bingo Hall in Greenville. This is the largest single day fundraiser for the school so they are hoping for another successful year. The auction will begin at 6 p.m. and features a live and silent auction ran by Brian Rismiller of Rismiller Auctioneer Service. Contact the school if you have items you wish to donate at 548-2345. They are also accepting monetary donations which will be used to purchase items for the auction.

Records Commission

GREENVILLE – The Greenville City Records Commission will meet March 8, 1 p.m., in the Planning & Zoning Conference Room located in Room 120 of the Municipal Building.

tral Ohio area residents. The Career Expo is sponsored by Edison State Community College, the Upper Valley Career Center, area job center networks, and Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities. Miami and Shelby County representatives will also be present to provide resume help and job search assistance. “The Career Expo at Edison State is a great resource for those interested in ﬁnding out which employers are hiring and the skill sets they are seeking,” said Morgan Abney, Coordinator of Career Services. “By speaking one-on-one with employers, job seekers have an excellent opportunity to quickly build relationships and leave lasting impressions.” More than 300 job seek-

ers are expected to attend the free event. Representatives from organizations including Crown Equipment Corporation, The Dannon Company, Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc., Ferguson Construction Company, Hartzell Industries, Hospice of Miami County, Premier Health, Raymath Company, and many others will be present. There will also be stafﬁng services present, representing some of the major employers in the area. “Participating in a collective gathering with other job seekers and multiple employers in the same area will allow attendees to discover several things that they can use to increase their chances of landing their dream job,” added Abney.

Edison State’s Career Services department provides resources to students, alumni, and the community in the areas of career searching and advising. Individuals are invited to the department for guidance as they consider a career change or experience a job loss. Skilled career advisors are available to guide them through a career assessment process and introduce them to resources with signiﬁcant data on career ﬁelds and the job market. For a complete list of organizations attending the 2016 Career Expo, visit www.edisonohio.edu/ jobfair. For questions regarding the event, contact Morgan Abney by calling 937-381-1537 or emailing mabney3254@edisonohio.edu.

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NOW HIRING! JT’s Brew & Grill is seeking 4 candidates for line cook positions.

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enthusiastic, highly motivated and passionate about food and hospitality. If you have what it takes and want to be part of an amazing restaurant group, send or drop off your resume to 1475 Wagner Avenue, or email at greenvillejts@bright.net.

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an energetic and fun crew in a beautiful new restaurant? Look no further, we are hiring! We are looking for Servers, Bartenders, Hosts, Bar Backs, Dishwashers, and Cooks for our new restaurant opening in downtown Greenville. Experience preferred but not necessary.

Open interview times: Tuesday March 1st 1-3pm and 6-8pm Wednesday March 2nd 10am-12pm and 2-4pm The Merchant House 406 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH 45331 937-459-4405

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You may be able to apply your talents at a company with a 107 year reputation of doing things the right way. If you have skills in the residential or agricultural construction industry, you should talk to us. We are looking at estimators, draftsman, and account representatives to continue to grow our business. Compensation commensurate with experience and aptitude. Apply in person at: 300 S. Main St, Ansonia, OH. Mail resume to: P.O. Box 247, Ansonia, OH 45303. Email to: ansonialumber@ gmail.com

SPECIAL NOTICES FOR RENT Thank you, St Jude, for Clean one bedroom prayers answered. DT upstairs in Greenville. IF YOU HAD HIP OR $450 includes all utiliKNEE REPLACEMENT ties. No smoking, no SURGERY AND SUF- pets. Call 548-6209

FERED AN INFECTION between 2010 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727 DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. CALL 1-800-895-7416

1 bedroom upstairs Greenville apt. No pets. 937-467-8338 40x80 shop in Versailles. Gas heat, air condition, full bath. 2 10x12 overhead doors. 419-305-9310 2 BR brick duplex w/ attached garage. Arcanum schools. Rural area. No Pets. $475/ mo + deposit. Call evenings 423-2200

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Full Time Position Available Responsibilities include: • Assist with nursing staff education • Possess knowledge of policies and procedure for social service, admissions and PASSAR screens • Identifies psychosocial needs and interests of the resident upon admission and on-going • Completes sections of the MDS and develops care plans that are specific to each resident • Acts as Resident Rights advocate, including providing staff education on resident rights and abuse • Leads in discharge planning and documentation • Schedules and leads care conferences • Completes admission paperwork with new admissions If you are interested in a position, please apply within or online at www. piquamanor.com. You may also contact, Darlene Heber at 937-773-0040. EOE/m/f/vets/disability

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Energetic person with good people skills for fast-paced Service Porter Position. Duties Include: • Washing, tagging and delivering vehicles • Light building maintenance • Cleaning

Could lead to Part Time Service Advisor Position. Apply in person to Dale in service department. 500 Wagner Ave – Greenville

HELP WANTED BIRCHWOOD GENETICS

Birchwood Genetics, Inc. has two 3rd shift part-time positions available at our West Manchester, OH facility. One position is for a laboratory technician. This is a production lab. Responsibilities include preparing and packaging product as well as set up and clean up. Previous experience is not necessary. Training provided. The other position is for a sire technician. Responsibilities include care and feeding of boars, collection of product, cleaning and routine maintenance of barn equipment. Livestock experience is preferred. This is a high-health herd with strict bio-security. Contact with other swine is not permitted. Competitive wage and excellent benefits package. EOE. If you are interested in joining our team email a resume to jamie.hundley@genusplc.com or call 1-800523-2536 for more details.

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Apt, Greenville. Lovely 2 BR, living rm, dining rm, laundry rm. 2 private patios. No Smoking. No Pets. Water, trash paid. $575/mo. Call 614-205-1209 REAL ESTATE Beautiful large log home, 2.4 aces w/3 BR, loft, pellet boiler, pond, much more. On SR 571E, edge of Greenville. NEW PRICE $292,000. Trump Realty 678-5687 A B A N D O N E D CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FARM! Farmhouses, barns, streams, view! 5 to 40 acres! Under $100K! 2 1/2 hrs NY City! Financing avail! 888-738-6994 newyorklandandlakes.com RECREATIONAL 2005 Conquest 28’ fifth wheel w/16’ slide out, exc. cond. $8500 firm. 937-459-6981

FOR RENT Commercial space. Great location on Broadway in Greenville. 3000 sf. $800/mo. 548-3549

Extra nice small apt, 527 E Main B, Greenv. Ideal for 1 person. $475 mo + deposit, includes gas, electric, water. Stove/refrig. Off-street parking. No yardwork. No smoking, no pets, don’t ask. Completely redone. 996-3342 Warehouse or industrial building in Greenville 548-3121 or 417-2796 2 bedroom house in Greenville. 937-8750497 4 BR house, $420/mo. Outside Greenville. 937-459-2779 Nice 3 BR ranch style house in Greenville north end. No Pets. $625. 447-7845

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LARGE COUNTRY LOT! 3 BR brick ranch w/wood floors thru-out KIT, LRM, hallway & 2 BRs; other BR has carpet. 2-car attached garage. Patio. MLS 624185 #4495 IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY! Ranch-style home in quiet area. 3 BR. New vinyl windows, new carpet thru-out (except family rm & BA). KIT. equipped w/range, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator & microwave. 11x12 sun rm. Patio. MLS 700634 #4497 NEAR ARCANUM PARK. Cozy 2 BR vinyl sided home. Hardwood floors under carpet. Newer nat. gas furnace & water heater. 1-car garage. MLS 617427 #4485 NEW LISTING! Updated 3 BR brick/vinyl home in FM School Dist. LRM & FRM. Eatin KIT. Newer Pergo floor thru-out except MBR has newer carpet. Newer roof & replacement windows. MLS 704143 #4500

GREENVILLE 220 EVANS $27,000. 1 bed, 1 bath, Rents for $380. Month. (109992) 425 WEST $35,000. 2 bed, 1 bath, parcel being divided into several sections, could be purchased as package. (700293) 103 NORTHWEST $35,000. 1 Bed, 1.5 bath, 3 car det. Garage, currently rental income property. (700292) 301 HART AVE. $36,700. 2 bed, 1 bath, rents for $475. A month. (109993) 205 CENTRAL AVE. NEW LISTING $46,900. 3 Bed, 1.5 bath, 2 car det. Garage, fenced in backyard, 1800 sq ft. living space. (703866) 609 CENTRAL AVE. $75,000. 3 Bed, 2 bath, 3 car det. Garage, spacious 2 story with fenced in yard. (626454) 225 E. 4TH ST. $125,900. 3 Bed, 2 bath, 2 car att. Garage, full basement, fenced in yard, only 3 owners! (700627) 6910 SEILER RD. $139,900. 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 car att. Garage, walk out basement, extended drive way. Country setting. (700653) UNION CITY 1012 DEBOLT $44,900. 3 Bed, 1 bath, ranch style home, one level, 1 car att. Carport, priced to sell. (700716) 528 N. WALNUT ST. $139,900. 3 Bed, 1 full bath, 2 half baths, 2 car garage, 2700 st ft of living space, located near schools. (700731)

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AUTOMOTIVE 2001 VW Beetle $3995. 2005 Cobalt $3995. 2000 Chrysler 300 $2495. 1999 Grand Am $2195. 2001 Grand Am $2495. 1997 S10 ext cab $3195. 2006 G6 $4995. 2006 Kia Optima $4995. 2006 PT Cruiser $4995. 2005 Neon $2995. 2003 Impala $3195. 2004 Grand Prix $4195. 2008 Caliber, 5 speed $4995. 1994 GMC Sierra, 109,000 $3495. Buy Sell - Trade! www.CountryAutoSalesGreenville. com 548-1337

40’S 616 WASHINGTON AVE-GREENVILLE 3 BR home with lots of space. New carpet in LR, DR/FR and sunroom. Garage and carport and private back yard. Call for list of updates! 219 HARRISON AVE-GREENVILLE Older 3 br 2 bath home with over 2300 sq ft. Make this home the home of your dreams! Call today! 50’S 5400 TAMARACK TRAIL-GREENVILLE With over 1600 SQ FT of living space, this 2 bedroom brick home offers a living room, family room w/fireplace, dining room and a 22x15 Florida room. 60’S 115 SATER ST-GREENVILLE Well cared for 3 bedroom, 2 bath home that is priced to sell. 6 WEISENBARGER CT-ARCANUM Ready Set, Move! This 2 Bedroom 1.5 stone and Brick home is painted carpeted and ready to move into. Home has long list of updates. Full Basement, Garage and a fenced yard. 70’S 301 ARMSTRONG-GREENVILLE

MISC. FOR SALE GOT YOUR TAX REFUND? Come on in to Bach to Rock Music & check out Special Pricing on new Guitars, Keyboards, Amps, Drums & other music items & accessories. We have Used & Consigned Very nice used Rainbow merchandise too! 334 S vacuum sweeper. War- Broadway, Greenville, 937-547-1970 ranty. Call 548-0870

7’ long couch, matching large chair, gray, Scotchguarded, 1 yr old, paid $1500 new, sell $1000. 937-4479363, leave message New, warehouse liquidation, queen $169, king $219, full $149, twin $79. We deliver. Call 937884-5455 Whirlpool washer & dryer, works good, $75/ pair. 937-337-4733 MISC. FOR SALE 10 IBM Selectric typewriters, some good for parts. 937-968-5187 FURNACES $285 While Supplies Last. TUNS 1-877-473-8867

Claim your castle! Custom, quality woodwork and stain glass windows throughout this immaculate 2500+ sq. ft home. Storage galore with built in’s, pantry, closets, basement and attic. Plenty of living space for a large family with a possible 5th bedroom. Close to downtown. (700625) Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Jay Kimmel.

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213 SWEITZER ST-GREENVILLE 4-5 bedroom 2 bath vinyl sided 2 story home. Gas heat and Central air. Home is move in ready! 309 S. MAIN-ARCANUM Adorable Move in ready home on corner lot with 2 car garage. Hot water heat and C/A. 453 MEDALLION-GREENVILLE 3 BR 1.5 Bath Brick ranch with sunroom on a cul-de-sac street in Greenville north end! 229 E. MAIN ST-GREENVILLE

90’S 505 W. NORTH-ACRANUM 1591 Sq Ft, 1 story home with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, Living and Family Room, 2 car attached garage, fenced in back yard with deck and storage building. 100’S 950 MANCHESTER-GREENVILLE Looking to downsize, check out this 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home that is move in ready, many recent updates. Call today to schedule your tour of this lovely home. 112 E. MAPLE-GREENVILLE This 3 bedroom brick ranch home is over 1400 sq. ft. with many updates is located near park and school. 109 E. PARK DR-GREENVILLE Love the Park? Check out this 2 bedroom 1.5 bath home with full basement. Home has many updates. 109 WELLSLEY CT-GREENVILLE WOW! 4 BR 2.5 Bath home on large fenced lot in Greenville. Separate living areas make this a great home for entertaining. 1036 E. 4TH –GREENVILLE Here you will find a well maintained property that offers a variety of different living options. Take time to come see this home, you will be glad you did! 121 DWYER-GREENVILLE 3 Bedroom 2 bath one story home. Owners have made many updates. Call today to schedule your showing. 200’S 7969 KNISELEY RD – GREENVILLE 14 Acres. Very nice 3 BR ranch west of Greenville. Kitchen, DR, FR, LR, Sunroom, BA and 3 car garage. 48 ft. barn, utility shed. Many improvements made on this home. Move-In Condition. 300’S 4740 CHILDRENS HOME-BRADFORDGREENVILLE Luxury living in this 3 BR 3.5 bath basement home on 5 acres with ¾ acre pond. Must see or call for details. 1303 Chippewa Dr. Greenville

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ARCANUM – Arcanum-Butler Middle School is pleased to announce its Students of the Month for January. Shown are (front row) Annie Arnett, Aidan, Tessa Riegle, (back row) Dylan Rhodehamel, Nate Kessler, Isaac Smith, and Landon Haney. Not picture is Rachel Wright. Congratulations also go out to the January T-shirt Tuesday winners – Christian Cantrell and Trenten Farmer.

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IN ARCANUM at 503 E. First Street is a 3 bedroom, 1½ bath brick ranch updated and well maintained! Oak cabinets in newer kitchen; freshly painted interior; new roof in 2012! Appliances included! Now offered at $92,900 ----------------------------------------------------------BRICK RANCH DOUBLE at 4044-4046 US Rt. 127! 2 bedrooms each side; 1½ baths; family room; 1 car attached garage. Both occupied. Mid 90’s NEWLY REMODELED this 2-3 bedroom home at 329 E. Water has new “inside” and new vinyl siding outside! Seller will pay closing costs for qualified buyer! Mid 50’s IN WAYNE LAKES this 2-3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch at 3618 Scenic Heights has over 1300 sq. ft. of living area! Wood-burning fireplace; ceramic tile in kitchen; partial laminate flooring; newer garage door; 21x20 barn included! Now offered at $109,900 COMMERCIAL BUILDING 60x100 with office at 602 Riffle. Mid 50’s 16 ACRES BARE GROUND in Section 13 of York Township! $10,500 per acre APPROVED BUILDING LOT at corner of Bur Oak and Aspen! Improved with drilled well; grass; trees and sidewalks! $29,000 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT in north end of Greenville has a 2 bedroom ranch home now available! Vaulted ceiling and corner fireplace in living room; walk-in closet in master bedroom; ALL appliances stay! $112,500 IN WAYNE LAKES this 2 bedroom home is on a WOODED, CORNER LOT! Corner fireplace in living room; attached garage. Mid 40’s

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Presenting the coffee maker to Mrs. Pierri and the school’s staff are Cheryl Leugers (left) and Ginny Metzcar (right).

Donation made to St. Mary’s staff GREENVILLE – As part of the Catholic Schools week celebration, St. Mary’s Rosary Altar Society and Mary’s Helpers, through the generosity of Whirlpool and the KitchenAid Experience presented to the staff of St. Mary’s School with a new coffee maker. The staff of St. Mary’s generously allows St. Mary’s Rosary Altar Society and Mary’s Helpers the use of their coffee maker for funeral dinners. Funeral dinners are just one of the combined ministries of Mary’s Helpers and the Rosary Altar Society. Catholic Schools’ week celebrates Catholic education and the formation

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of its students into responsible young citizens that exemplify Christian values and mercy. Students take part in the service ministries throughout the school year; often helping the activities of Mary’s Helper’s and the Rosary Altar Society. It is an honor for Mary’s Helper’s and the Rosary Altar Society to acknowledge the dedication and tireless service of St. Mary’s staff in forming our future community leaders. AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION

AUCTION SATURDAY – MARCH 12TH @ 9:30 AM 780 Hyatt St. – Tipp City, OH POWER AND HAND TOOLS - SHOP ITEMS TOOL & DIE EQUIP – DRIED LUMBER

JD870 Utility Tractor w/ front end loader Large selection of 100’s of hand tools, all brands Drive All industrial size lathe 30” swing X60”, 7 ½ hp, 220 volt, 3phase w/28” chuck, face plates & tooling; Bridgeport vertical mill w/ Acu-Rite II readout; Brown & Sharpe surface grinder; Walton abrasive finisher Model 426; Despatch powder coating high heat oven; Atlas 102 bench top press; AMT ¾ drill press & stand; 5 speed bench top drill press; Miller Thunderbolt 225 Arc Welder; Verticle Spot welder; 6” Buffer grinder; Lg. Verticle Industrial band saw; Powermatic band saw model 143; Dayton folding band saw; Logan shaper; Radial arm saw; Semco verticle drill press; Craftsman sander/ grinder; Engine lathes; Wood lathe; Atlas metal lathe; Central pneumatic steel blast cabinet; Table saw; Makita pneum. nailer; Bosch sander; Craftsman router; Chicago Elec. rotary hammer; HD Power cord; Drill doctor bit sharpener; Craftsman dustless sander; Milwaukee Saws-all; Ridgid pipe wrenches; (10) HD metal storage cabinets; Band Sawn Lumber: Random widths 6”,8”,12”, up to 24”; 4,6, 8’ quarter thickness; 8’-14’ lengths; Various types: Oak, Walnut, Sugar maple; Ash, Spruce, Hackberry – Individually stickered and stacked, air-dried in barn 5-15 yrs. Notes and Terms: This is a large auction with many unlisted & not pictured items, most of which are in duplicates or multiples. More items will be added as uncovered. The auction will be conducted under cover of tent as well as in the barn & shop areas. Come prepared for weather conditions. A 10% buyer’s premium will be in effect & applied to all purchases. No sales tax required, Accepted payment is cash, good check w/ ID & credit cards w/ additional 3% clerking fee added. Please visit WWW.MIDWEST-AUCTIONEERS.COM for more info & pictures.

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Large 2 story 3-4 BR 2.5 Bath Brick located close to downtown and zoned Downtown enterprise which allows for many possibilities. Quick Possession!

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Edison State Community College students complete training PIQUA – Edison State Community College’s Peace Officer Academy honored 14 students in December following their successful completion of the 20-week program. Local fall 2015 Police Officer Academy students who successfully completed credit hour requirements include Jackie Barton and Andrew Martin, both of Greenville. Students of the program met for six days each week since August, totaling over 600 hours of training. The curriculum of the program is certified by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) and covers all aspects of law enforcement training including administration, firearms,

Edison State’s 31st Police Ofﬁcer Academy students are honored during a ceremony on Dec. 30.

subject control, and investigation. “The Basic Police Academy has proven to be a great partnership between the college and the community. Local law enforcement came to us because there was no local training source,” said Shirley Moore, Dean of Business, Engineering, and Information Technology at Edison State. “In turn, many of our students have

become officers throughout the region, though they are certified to seek an officer position anywhere in the state. Academy students can then continue their education at Edison State and earn an associate’s degree by taking convenient classes on campus or online.” Edison State offered the first Basic Peace Officer Academy in 2003 and the

class that completed academic requirements this fall was from the 31st academy. Throughout its 13 years, the program has graduated 415 students, 87 percent male, and 13 percent female, with 73 percent under the age of 30 and 27 percent of students have been 30 or over. Students in the program have come from 14 different counties, with 50

LARGE PUBLIC AUCTION SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2016 AT 9:00 AM

5378 SEBRING-WARNER RD., GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331 DOORS OPEN AT 8:00A.M. Directions: Approx. 30 miles NORTH of Dayton, Ohio. From the intersection of S.R. 49 and U.S. 127 Bypass, take U.S. 127 NORTH approx. ¼ mile to Sebring-Warner Rd. and turn RIGHT or EAST to auction site, just 2 buildings EAST of the “Early Bird”. (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS ON SALE DAY) Case I.H. CX 60 Diesel Tractor, Full View Cab, A/C, only 2,000 Hrs., super nice machine; 1922 Ford Model “T” Stake Bed Truck, very original, hard to find Truck; 1923 Fordson Model “F” Tractor, runs, on Steel, early restoration, looks good, Don’t miss this one!; High Wheel Horse Drawn Box Bed Wagon made by “Brown”, Zanesville, Ohio; Shop Sabre # 4896 CNC Router Table System w/Power Max #1250 Hypertherm Plasma Arc Cutting System Computer controlled, Table is Approx: 5 Ft. x 10 Ft., very nice; John Deere X-324 Hydro All Wheel Steer Lawn Tractor. ALSO SELLING: LOTS OF QUALITY SHOP EQUIPMENT – POWER & HAND TOOLS – ANTIQUES - COLLECTIBLES – PRIMITIVES – MDL. T-PARTS – TOYS AND MUCH MORE! • ALL items must be paid for the day of auction. • ALL items are sold as is. • We must collect Sales Tax (except on Titled Vehicles). • TERMS: Cash or Good Check with Proper Photo ID; Visa / MC / Discover accepted with a 3% Clerk Fee added. • Visit us online @ www.auctionzip.com and enter USER I.D. #8673 for photos and information. • Food Available on Site! • Open Friday, March 11th from 9:00AM to 5:00PM for Inspection. REMEMBER: +++Never, Ever a Buyer’s (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions…What You Bid Is What You Pay! We work for our Office: 937.316.8400 Michel Werner sellers, we appreciate our buyers, and we love our profession! Apprentice Auctioneer Kirby & Staff

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percent from Miami County, 19 percent from Darke County, and 18 percent from Shelby County. Over the years, 76 percent of the Edison graduates who passed the state exam have become sworn officers in 53 different police agencies throughout the state. “Local agencies are hiring and 100 percent of our June academy graduates that passed the OPOTA exam have been sworn in as officers,” said Joe Mahan, Edison State Police Officer Academy Commander. Edison State began the basic peace officer academy at the request of local law enforcement and continues to have instructors who are current and retired officers. Thirty-five instructors have worked with the students.

Applications for Edison State’s Police Ofﬁcer Academy are currently being accepted for the fall 2016 Academy. Interested students

must be 21 years old and eligible to own a weapon. Both a morning and evening academy will be offered. For more infor-

mation or to apply for the upcoming fall academy, contact Veronica French at vfrench@ edisonohio.edu or 778-7865.

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Directions: Approx. 30 miles NORTH of Dayton, Ohio. From the intersection of S.R. 49 and U.S. 127 Bypass, take U.S. 127 NORTH approx. ¼ mile to Sebring-Warner Rd. and turn RIGHT or EAST to auction site, just 2 buildings EAST of the “Early Bird”. (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS ON SALE DAY) FURNITURE & VINTAGE FURNITURE 40’s Waterfall Style 6’ China Cupboard w/Glass Doors; 6 ½’ Drop Front Secretary Cabinet w/Glass Doors, Pigeon Holes, Serpentine Drawers; Empire Style Cherry Lamp Table; Oak Parlor Lamp Table; Early Wood Wash Stand w/Towel Bars; Dixie Chest of Drawers; Early Oak Marble Top Dresser & Mirror; Early 6’ Glass Door China Cupboard; 5’ Maple Dbl. Drop Harvest Table; Wash Stand w/Mirror & Towel Bar; Early Wood Plank Top Table; 5’ Maple Dbl. Drop Harvest Table; Wash Stand w/Mirror & Towel Bar; Early Wood Plank Top Table; 5’ Wood Display Cabinet w/Glass Doors & Sides; several Oak Chest of Drawers; Jenny Lind (Full) Bed Frame; Oak Dbl. Bed Frame; Wood Hall Tree; Oak Pedestal Dining Table w/ Claw Feet & (4) Rush Back Chairs; Early Record Cabinet (Cherry finish); Waterfall Style Desk; Primitive Wood Shelf; Oak Library Table; Early Wood Wash Stand; Lg. Wood Blanket Chest (very ornate); Lg. Camel Back Steamer Trunk; Mahogany Library Table w/Drawer; Plank Top Wood Sofa Table; ornate Wood Bed Frame w/Curved Footboard; Wood Buffet w/Glass Doors; Early Child’s Wood School Desk; Early Wood 2 Pc. Storage Cabinet (painted); (2) Painted Wood Posts; Early Wood Drafting Table w/Drawer; Metal Bed Frame; (2) Oak Child’s Rockers; various Wood & Uphol. Chairs; Wood Porch Swing; (3) Early Folding Cruise Ship Chairs; Wood Military Box; Lg. Wall Mirror; Open Cabinet Wine Rack; 6 Ft. Oak Bookcase; 2 Door Wood Cabinet; Maple Rocker; Child’s Wood Rocking Horse; Early Wicker Sofa; Iron Bed Frame; Brass like Bed Frame; Upholstered Settee; several Chairs; Whirlpool Side by Side Refrigerator/Freezer (White); Whirlpool 30” Elec. Range (White); G.E. Elec. Washer (White); Maytag Elec. Dryer (White). ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Wood Ammo Box; several nice Pictures & Frames; (2) Cast Iron Pots; 5 Gal. Gulf Adv. Can; Copper Wash Boiler; Early Hwd. Store Paper Dispenser; Black Gold Wood Cigar Cabinet; Wood Shoe Shine Kit; Alum. Milk Box; Early McCaskey Cash Register Patt: 1921; several Ice Tongs; R.R. # Tie Tongs; several Iron Stove Pokers; Detecto Scales; several Sadd Ladders; Wood Slaw Cutter; Dixie Bell Ice Cream Crank; Wood Rolling Pin; lots of Early Post Cards; Salt Crocks; RG Dunn 5 Cent Cigar Box; (2) Wood Corn Jobbers; Lg. Granite Canner; Feed Scoops; Block Planes; Spoke Shavers; Early Kitchen Utensils; Clover Seeder; Cast Iron Match Holder; Mortar & Pestal; Super Chevrolet Sign; Cincinnati Bengals Sign; 6’ Wood Barn Ladder; Booze Flask; Granite Ware items; Lg. Carnival Bowl; Mercury Boat Gas Tank; several Wood Tool Boxes; Hand Post Drill; Wood Spools; Wood “Gem Theatre” Folding Chair; Amber & Blue Jars; Medicine Btls.; Middletown Glass Milk Btl.; Alabama Potato Feed Sack; Blue Boy & Red Boy English Wall Plaques; Coat Rack Hooks; Brass & Porcelain Door Knobs & Plates; Bushel Baskets; Silver & Flatware; new Perfection Seed Planter; Costume Jewelry including: Necklaces, Bracelets, Chains, Pins, Earrings, Military Uniform Buttons; (8) Metal Hallmark Kiddie Car Collectibles; Atlas Van Lines Metal Semi; Die Cast Texaco Airplane; Metal Structo Jeep & Trailer; Metal NyLint Ford Bronco & Trailer; (10) Die Cast NASCAR Cars; Cale Yarborough Truck & Trl.; (3) Rubber Tire Ash Trays; (2) Mickey Mouse Banks; Wood Farm Barn; Repo Metal Adv. Signs including: Pepsi, Coke, Dr. Pepper; Die Cast Tractors including: J. Deere G.P., #20 Pedal Tractor, J.D. 70 Row Crop, J.D. M1 Tractor, J.D. Skid Loader, J.D. Mdl. M, Ford 8000, Ford NAA, Farmall 460 & 140; misc. Hot Wheels; several Adv. Tins. MISC. Sentry Combination Gun/Rifle Safe; (4) Padded Bar Stools; Leather Love Seat (Brown); JVC Stereo System w/(2) large Speakers; Card Table & (4) Chairs; misc. Lamps; Dyson Vacuum; Paper Shredder; Bedding; Blankets; Lighted World Globe; H.P. Printer; Pots; Pans; Cookware; Alumaware; Sm. Elec. Kitchen Appliances; Early Kitchen Utensils; Pictures; Baby Stroller; Glassware; Coolers; Cast Pot; Sprinkling Cans; Board Games; Cardinal Bird Bath Base; Round Kero Heater; Yard Tools; 6’ Werner Ladder; Alum. Ext. Ladder; Gazebo Type Tent; Bag Chairs; Metal Shelf; Fitness Work Station; Hang-Up Inversion Table; Sm. Live Trap; ½ Ton Chain Hoist; Hand & Tree Saws; (3) Oval Concave Mirrors.

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• ALL items must be paid for the day of auction. • ALL items are sold as is. • We must collect Sales Tax. • TERMS: Cash or Good Check with Proper Photo ID; Visa / MC / Discover accepted with a 3% Clerk Fee added. • Visit us online @ www.auctionzip.com and enter USER I.D. #8673 for photos and information. • Food Available on Site! • Open Friday, March 4th from 9:00AM to 5:00PM for Inspection. REMEMBER: +++Never, Ever a Buyer’s (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions…What You Bid Is What You Pay! We work for our sellers, we appreciate our buyers, and we love our profession! Kirby & Staff

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Arcanum Wayne Trail Historical Society building once housed a saloon Mr. Deitrich of New Bremen, who proposed to erect a hotel theron.” “The Deitrich house is now completed and will soon be occupied.” GJ 9/27/1894. In six months’ time the house was completed and was the Deitrich saloon until 6/29/1899. The building continued to be operational as saloons until 1907. Then it became the Casino Theatre for one months’ time followed by the Electric Theatre for one year. As many of the buildings in Arcanum, you will ﬁnd that they housed a number of different type businesses. This building was no different as it also housed farm imple-

LEGAL NOTICE

Darrell David Perkins whose last place of residence is 116 E 2nd Street, Arcanum, Oh 45304, and 725 Shirley Drive, Tipp City, Ohio 45371 but whose present place of residence is unknown will take notice that on October 1, 2015, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association successor by merger to Chase Home Finance LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation filed its Complain in Case No. 15CV00456 in the Court of Common Please Darke County, Ohio alleging that the Defendant Darrell David Perkins has or claims to have an interest in the real estate described below: Permanent Parcel Number: P59-2-308-09-0102-10300; Property Address: 116 East 2nd Street, Arcanum, OH 45304. The legal description may be obtained from the Darke County Auditor at 504 South Broadway, Courthouse 1st Floor, Greenville, Ohio 45331, 937-547-7310

ments, the Arcanum Bottling Company, a City Hotel, Fisher Pianos, and then became the Beck Hotel which the building is known for. This was from Feb. 20, 1919 – May 27, 1947. JoAnne Hill remembers being in the hotel as a young girl and there were movie magazines on the table and pictures of actors and actresses thumb-tacked on the walls. JoAnne added “my mother didn’t approve of the magazines”. According to the newspapers rooms rented for $1.00 and $1.50 in 1924. “Room and

were typed by Nancy Baker and then Bill Gunder put them into digital ﬁles on the AWTHS laptop which is available for research by appointment. See their website for details. The Wayne Trail Historical Society had begun meeting in March 2004. They were looking for a place to call their home. When the Wayne Trail Grange was put up for sale the society bought the property in 2004. The house needed extensive work

Board $8 a week” in 1930. The east side was three rooms at one time and now is one large room to accommodate our AWTHS programs and meetings. Hotel patrons were served a home style breakfast for a quarter of ham and eggs and a little trimmings. O. Wade Spangler, Chiropractor was here for two years and rented space in the back of the hotel. Then the Beck Hotel became more of a rooming house. Another guest was Dr. Dan Shown is Margaret Heiser’s piece of artwork entitled Cox and family in Seasons.

In the Court of Common Pleas Darke County, Ohio Judge Jonathan P. Hein

Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), a corporation Organized and existing under the laws of The United States of America Vs. Joel Johnson, AKA Joel R. Johnson, et al Case No. 16CV00041

The Petitioner further alleges that by reason of default of the Defendants in the payment of a promissory note, according to its tenor, the conditions of a concurrent mortgage deed given to secure the payment of said note and conveying the premises described, have been broken, and the same has become absolute. The Petitioner prays that the Defendant named above be required to answer and set up their interest in said real estate or be forever barred form asserting the same, for foreclosure of said mortgage, the marshalling of an liens, and the sale of said real estate, and the proceeds of said sale applied to the payment of Petitioners Claim in the proper order of its priority, and for such other and further relief as is just and equitable.

Joel Johnson, AKA Joel R. Johnson, whose last known address is 5590 Dininger Road, Greenville OH 45331, will take notice that on January 19, 2016, Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America. ﬁled its Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas, Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 16CV00041. The object of, and demand for relief in, the Complaint is to foreclose the lein of Plaintiff’s mortgage recorded upon the real estate described below and in which Plaintiff alleges that the foregoing defendant has or claims to have an interest:

The last date of Publication is February 28th, 2016. The Defendant named above IS required to answer twenty-eight (28) days after the last date of publication.

Parcel number(s): F24-0-211-05-00-00-30201 Property address: 5590 Dininger Road, Greenville OH 45331

By: REIMER, ARNOVITZ, CHERNEK & JEFFREY CO., L.P.A. F. Peter Costello, Attorney at Law Attorney for Plaintiff-Petitioner P.O. Box 39696 Solon, Ohio 44139 (440) 600-5500 2/14, 2/21, 2/28 3T

1947. Daughter Jean remembers staying in the front bedroom and watching people on the street pass by. This continued until Jan. 4, 1963. At that time the Wayne Trail Grange bought the property and moved there on May 16, 1963. Voting was held there in 1966. They have many more stories about the Beck Hotel at the historical society as well as their digital ﬁles which contain the newspaper articles researched by Anita Short. These

The defendant named above is required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last publication of this legal notice. This legal notice will be published once a week for three successive weeks. 2/21, 2/28, 3/6 3T

Heiser’s art selected for Riffe Center COLUMBUS— State Representative Steve Huffman (RTipp City) recently announced Margaret Heiser as the 80th House District winner of the 2016 Ohio House of Representatives Student Art Exhibition. Heiser attends Arcanum High School in Arcanum and is taught by Kathleen Pugh. Heiser’s artwork is titled Seasons. “I appreciate all of the entries from the 80th District from these budding artists,” said Huffman. “I also appreciate their effort and work to make the Riffe Center beautiful.” The exhibition is open to the public at

the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts in the lower level Statehouse connector through Dec. 30.

to restore it to its Victorian beauty. Members and volunteers spent countless hours working, stripping woodwork, finishing floors, taking down sagging wall paper, plastering and painting. Numerous donations and purchases of antiques, lights, rugs, and furniture pieces and cases have outfitted the rooms to make LEGAL NOTICE

ARCANUM – The #4 designated historic building featured and marked by The Arcanum Wayne Trail Historical Society is the Louis Deitrich Saloon which is located at 123 West George St., Arcanum and was erected in 1894. This is presently the home of the historical society. Lot 52 in the Gunder addition to Arcanum was originally the site of a crude pioneer dwelling inhabited in 18571862 by The Bartling Cabinet Wareroom and Undertaker. From 1862-1875, Christian Good was a cabinetmaker. Per the GJ 4/5/1894 we read “The old Peter Siler property was sold last week to a

them attractive as well as functional for programs, touring, and displays. The porch was redone outside as well as point- tucking of the bricks. We also feature a military middle room and Vintage furnished kitchen will is serviceable. For more information, visit www. arcanumhistoricalsociety.org.

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On February 16, 2016, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: • Ordinance #16-10 Transfer appropriations • Ordinance #16-11 Authorizing S/S Dir. to approve a contract with ODOT to perform work on US Rt 36, SR 49 and SR 571. This ordinance has an emergency clause. • Resolution #16-12 Authorizing the S/S Dir. to prepare & submit an application to participate in the ODOT Safe Routes To School program and execute contracts as required. • Resolution #16-13 Authorizing accepting the bid for the installation of traffic light signals at Ohio & East Main St. intersection. • Ordinance #16-14 Approving Now additional appropriations for expenses and other expenditures of the City for the end of the last fiscal year. • Ordinance #16-15 Authorizing the early payoff of City tax increment revenue bonds. This ordinance has an emergency clause. • Resolution #16-16 Authorizing financial assistance in support of the endeavors and pursuits of certain community-based entities. • Ordinance #16-17 Supplemental Appropriations This legislation can be read and examined in its entirety at the office of the City Auditor, Room 200, Municipal Building, Greenville, Ohio, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. on Friday. Vicki Harris, Clerk Approved: Greenville City Council Eric Brand, Law Director

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Robert Wessling, owner hereby offers at private sale by sealed bids certain farm land being 51.92 acres m/l (Parcel # C13-0-213-05-00-0030100). To request bid packet, contact Travis Fliehman, Attorney, 937548-6888, weekdays between 9am and 5pm. Bids must be received by March 16, 2016. Legal Description: New survey being prepared. Prior legal description contained in Volume 413, Page 1303, Darke County Recorder’s Office. Terms of Sale: In order to comply with Ohio law, bidders will not be permitted to alter their bid after March 16, 2016. The successful bidder will be notified by March 21, 2016, and will execute a “non-contingent” Contract for Purchase of Real Estate, with closing to be completed as soon as practical. Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Request Bid Packet From: Travis L. Fliehman, Attorney 8314 State Route 121 North, Greenville, Ohio 45331 Telephone: 937-548-6888

Darke County Sheriff’s Estate Sales For more information call 937-547-4603 or go to www.darkecountysheriff.org

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

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, March 18, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the City of Greenville in Darke County to-wit:

Street Address: 217 Linwood Dr Greevnille, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221236040213300

Street Address: 504 Washington Ave Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221235030510200

Street Address: 115 Eastwood Dr Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221236040311300

Street Address: 3980 State Route 49 Arcanum, Ohio Parcel Number: Q63030929000014400

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $80,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 2/28, 3/6, 3/13 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $69,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 2/28, 3/6, 3/13 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $60,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 2/28, 3/6, 3/13 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $105,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 2/28, 3/6, 3/13 3T

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

Street Address: 619 E Main St Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221235010111100

Street Address: 1194 Evergreen Dr Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: L80221128040110500 & L80221128040112100

Street Address: 4867 Childrens Home Bradford Rd Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F24021223000012400

Street Address: 951 Peters Rd Ft Recovery, Ohio Parcel Number: J38011408000021000

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $70,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 2/28, 3/6, 3/13 3T

the outside only. The property is sold “as is”, caveat emptor (let the buyer beware). The Sheriff’s office does not have information on liens or taxes. Real estate tax information can be found at the following web site: darkepropertymax.governmax.com real estate appraisal database. All sales are held in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building, 520 South Broadway, Greenville. All sales begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.

Bidding information Bidding starts at two-thirds of the appraised value. Successful bidders must deposit 15% of the purchase price at the time of the sale. Personal check (proper ID, local check signed in our presence), cashier’s check or cash is accepted. The buyer will be required to sign a disclaimer that relieves the Sheriff and appraising agents of liabilities of hazards, or past due bills, as it it the responsibility of the buyer to look into these matters before

PNC Bank VS. Tamara Deaton, et al. No. 15CV00603

Community Trust VS. Johnny Meade, deceased, et al. No. 15CV00409

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $67,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 2/28, 3/6, 3/13 3T

General Information The Sheriff is issued Orders of Sales from the Clerk of Courts Office. Sales are advertised in The Early Bird once every week for three consecutive weeks. The Sheriff’s Office does not mail or give away a list of properties or information about purchasing foreclosed property. The properties are not available for tour or inspection as the Sheriff’s Office does not have keys to any properties. Prior to the sale, most properties are appraised from

US Bank VS. John Filby, et al. No. 14CV00637

Bank of America VS. Bryan Wickham, et al. No. 15CV00510

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

Carrington Mortgage VS. Karen Brooks, et al. No. 15CV00004

Wells Fargo VS. Chad Eller, et al. No. 15CV00575

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

Wright Patt Credit Union VS. Kirk Troutwine, et al. No. 15CV00302

Carrington Mortgage VS. Angela Young, et al. No. 15CV00578

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $53,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 2/28, 3/6, 3/13 3T

the sale date. The unpaid balance of the purchase price must be paid at the confirmation of the sale, which is approximately 30 days after the date of sale. More Information You may contact Abby Wilson at (937) 547-4603 if you require further information. A listing of properties can be viewed at darkecountysheriff.org.

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Leaping towards spring hike GREENVILLE – The chilly winter weather brings with it unique hiking opportunities and Darke County Parks is going to seize them. On Feb. 29, leap day, at noon, join a naturalist at Alice Bish Park on the corner of Ohio St. and Eastwood Dr. in Greenville for an exciting late winter walk. The park features a loop trail that follows the course of Greenville Creek and varied forest bordering its

banks and was donated by Chalmer Bish in memory of his wife. Who knows what the dawning new season’s weather will bring, so keep the conditions in mind when you dress for the hike. For more information about this or any of the other exciting hikes in this season’s series or other Park District programs, call the Nature Center at 548-0165.

DC March blood drives DARKE CO. – There are plenty of great opportunities to donate blood in Darke County during the month of March. The following blood drives are open to the public; appointments are encouraged. To make an appointment, visit www.DonorTime.com. March 8 – Same great sponsor with a new location – Souper Community Blood Drive, Greenville Church of the Brethren, 421 Central Ave., 12:30– 6:30 p.m., sponsored by Greenville Moose Lodge & Women of the Moose, donors will be served home-

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VERSAILLES – The Versailles FFA held its inaugural Health Fair and Color Run on Oct. 17. The Color Run had over 180 runners and the top three results in each age division were recognized. The winners were: 12 and under – first Kobe Epperly, second Max Gehret, and third Kane Epperly; 13-18 division – first Nicco Libertini ( won overall), second Kyle Wuebker, third John Barga; 19-24 – first Russ Wuebker, second Chelsey Keiser, third Paige Holsapple; 25-34 – first Brian Shappie, second Amy Shappie, third Justin Herth; 35-44 – first Sara Wagner, second Amy Winner, and third Jacki Stonebraker; 45-54 – first Sandy Heitkamp, second Christa Nealeigh, third Mike Keiser; and 55 and up – first Mike Mullen, second Greg Barga, third Diana Nealeigh. A special thanks to Versailles FFA member Hannah Rose for singing the National Anthem at the start of the race and thanks to the town of Versailles for their cooperation with this activity. In conjunction with the race, The Versailles FFA sponsored a Health Fair before the race. The Health Fair included 12 stations which were: Versailles EMS with blood pressure checks; Stephanie Goubeaux and Shannon Condon of Versailles Health Care Center with hamstring flexibility; Tracy Cordonnier, RN, Ver-

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Emily Kramer, Sarah Gigandet, Deanna Hesson, Danielle Hesson, Isaac Gilmore, Kyle Dirksen, Kayla Bruns, Alyssa Morgan, Lewis Kremer, Ashley Petitjean, Conner Reed, Erika Grogean, Katelyn Knapke, Melissa Gigandet, Faith Wilker, Issac Gilmore, Caden Buscher, Brad Didier, Andrew Heckman, Chelesa McGlinch, Ian Gehret, Austin Timmerman, Emma Gasson, Grace McEldowney, Emily Langenkamp, JJ Petitjean and Collin Peters. As a result of the success of the Health Fair, Versailles FFA presented a $500 check to the Dayton Children’s Hospital. Versailles FFA members that assisted with presenting the check to Children’s Hospital were Andrew Harshbarger, Marcus Berger, Ben Albers, Janelle Hoelscher, Lindsay Schultz, Shelby Winner and JJ Petitjean.

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Wayne Trail Historical Society. Bradford’s beginnings were humble yet grew to be the largest railroad hub west of Pennsylvania. At Bradford a major rail line running from the East Coast split into two lines, one to Chicago and the other to St. Louis. These lines were strategic in the Eastern rail system. Bradford also boasted a freight yard, facilities for fueling and servicing steam locomotives, and a facility for repairing freight cars “My family is a railroad family. My grandpa came

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minal. Vickroy will share stories of the building of the town, people who lived the railroad life, the beginning of the end, and the rebuilding of a community. Bradford is nestled off the beaten path, it sets on the county line of two counties, Darke and Miami. Join them to learn more of Darke County’s history and enjoy light refreshments. AWTHS is located at 123 W. George St. For more information, contact Barbara Deis (937) 678-7832.

Spring clean-up at Neave Twp. cemeteries NEAVE TWP. – The Neave Township Trustees are having their spring clean-up for the cemeteries in Neave Township, Darke County which include Oak Grove, Pioneer, West Branch and East Zion. Families and loved ones are asked to remove all decorations and items on and around the gravesites by March 19, so the grounds can properly be maintained. These items include, but not limited to, Shepherd’s hooks or similar type of decorations/ﬂowers not attached

or sitting on monument. Due to the upcoming mowing season the trustees encourage cooperation of all those who are involved with and or visit loved ones in the cemeteries to pay particular attention to the rules listed. No trespassing after dark. No planting of any kind on lots. No rock edging or digging. When placing arrangements on gravesites, all arrangements must be in the vase attached to the marker or a monument saddle arrangement. The only exception will be Easter, Mother’s

Day, Memorial Day and Father’s Day. All arrangements not in the vases or attached to the base monument must be removed or the arrangements can be removed by cemetery caretakers one week following these special occasions. If you have any questions in regards to the cemeteries in Neave Township, call one of the trustees: Keith Godown, Bryan Clymer or Walter Wiant or the Oak Grove Cemetery Sexton, James Penny.

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Mattress and Furniture Sale helps boosters GREENVILLE – The Greenville City Schools Athletic Boosters will hold its inaugural Mattress and Furniture Fundraiser Sale. Join the boosters at Francis Furniture on March 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and help Greenville’s student athletes. Mattresses of all sizes and models – pillowtop, orthopedic, latex, memory foam and gel foam – will be available. Enjoy storewide savings in every department on quality name brands – La-Z-Boy, Serta, Restonic, King Koil and more. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted. Fifteen-percent of all sales go directly to the Greenville Athletic Boosters. Francis Furniture is located at 1410 Wagner Ave., Greenville.

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Ansonia students make a difference ANSONIA – Ansonia Elementary wanted to make a difference in their community recently. Their Food for Friends Food Drive during December was very successful. Every morning for two weeks the Student Council went to every classroom to collect food items brought to school. They kept meticulous records because the class that brought the most items to school would win an ice cream sundae party. Mrs. Byrum’s sixth grade classroom topped the charts by collecting 345 items. This pushed the school’s total to 1,905 food items. All the food was transported by the high school FFA who needed

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CAB, 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, all power, exc. cond., blue granite, 26,248 miles .................................................................................................... $30,995 ....... $29,500 2010 CHEVY TRAVERSE 2LT FWD, 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, one owner, exc. cond., gray, 125,641 miles .............................................................................................................. $15,995 ....... $14,900 2009 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT FWD, 3.6L V6, leather, one owner, loaded, exc. cond., silver, 79,598 miles ............................................................................................................... $16,995 ....... $15,900 2008 CHEVY HHR LT PANEL, 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, leather, loaded, very nice, red, 153,858 miles .................................................................................................................. $6,995 ......... $5,900 2008 MERCURY MARINER FWD, 3.0L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, gray, 113,380 miles ................................................................................................................ $8,995 ......... $7,500 2008 HONDA ELEMENT, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., orange, 115,985 miles .......... $10,995 ......... $9,500 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT FWD, 3.4L V6, one owner, all power, exc. cond., gray, 148,225 miles ................................................................................................................ $7,995 ......... $6,900 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 2WD, 3.7L V6, all power, exc. cond., beige, 138,746 miles ......................................................................................................................... $7,995 ......... $6,900 2005 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT 4X4, 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, very nice, beige, 187,141 miles ..... $9,995 ......... $8,900 2005 CADILLAC SRX AWD, 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., diamond white, 132,910 miles .............................................................................................. $10,995 ......... $9,500 2004 CHEVY SILVERADO LS EXT. CAB 4x4, P.U., 5.3L V8, all power, good cond., beige, 224,453 miles .............................................................................................................. $8,995 ......... $7,900 2004 GMC SAVANNA ½ TON CONVERSION VAN, 5.3L V8, all power, DVD system, sharp, blue, 127,557 miles .............................................................................................................. $10,995 ......... $9,500 2004 HONDA CRV AWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 182,177 miles ..... $6,995 ......... $5,500 2004 CHEVY SILVERADO ¾ TON EXT. CAB 2WD, P.U., 6.0L V8, auto, air, good cond., white, 283,613 miles ........................................................................................... $6,995 ......... $5,500 2003 CHEVY AVALANCHE 4WD, 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, good cond., silver, 100,397 miles... $11,995 ....... $10,900 2003 FORD F150 XLT SUPER CAB 4x4 P.U., 5.4L V8, loaded, good cond., silver, 151,986 miles ......................................................................................................................... $8,995 ......... $7,900 2003 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO REG. CAB, 2WD P.U., 4.3L V6, 5 speed, air, good cond., white, 289,644 miles ............................................................................................................... $4,995 ......... $3,500 2002 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LS EXT. CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, one owner, loaded, good cond., gray, 215,081 miles ................................................................................................................ $8,995 ......... $7,500 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 4X4, 6.0L V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, blue, 146,074 miles ....................................................................................................................... $10,995 ......... $9,900 2002 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT EXT. CAB 4WD P.U., 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, exc. cond., white, 101,500 miles .................................................. $10,995 ......... $9,500 2002 CHEVY VENTURE LS VAN, 3.4L V6, loaded, good cond., blue, 185,647 miles................... $4,995 ......... $2,900 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT 2WD, 4 dr., one owner, cloth seats, loaded, exc. cond., beige, 142,478 miles ............................................................................................ $9,995 ......... $8,900

TRUCKS, VANS & SUV’S

1999 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN, cloth seats, all power, nice cond., green, 144,748 miles .............................................................................................................. $6,995 ......... $5,900

CHEVROLET

2013 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 4 dr., 1.4L 4 cyl., loaded, exc. cond., gray, 46,340 miles ..................... $14,995 ....... $13,900

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2012 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, one owner, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 46,537 miles ................................................................................................................ $14,995 ....... $13,500 2012 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, one owner, loaded, super nice, black, 38,534 miles ............................................................................................................... $15,995 ....... $14,900 2012 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, all power, like new, silver, 30,905 miles ............................................................................................................... $15,995 ....... $14,500 2011 CHEVY MALIBU LTZ, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, loaded, super sharp, crystal red, 35,863 miles....................................................................................................... $15,995 ....... $14,900 2011 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, loaded, very nice, gold mist, 77,280 miles ................. $11,995 ....... $10,900 2011 CHEVY CAMARO LT COUPE, 3.6L V6, RS Package, sunroof, loaded, sharp, blue, 22,754 miles ..................................................................................................... $23,995 ....... $21,900 2008 CHEVY MALIBU LS, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, loaded, very nice, gray, 64,649 miles ........................ $10,995 ......... $9,500 2008 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 115,528 miles ......................................................................................................... $10,995 ......... $9,500 2006 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 163,567 miles ................................................................................................................ $7,995 ......... $6,500 2006 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 2.2L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., white, 132,199 miles.............. $8,995 ......... $7,500 2004 CHEVY IMPALA LS, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, white, 165,478 miles ............................................................................................................... $6,995 ......... $5,900 2003 CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS, 2 dr., 3.8L V6., one owner, loaded, very nice, blue, 170,521 miles ................................................................................................................ $4,995 ......... $3,900 1998 CHEVY CAVALIER LS, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., auto, air, good cond., green, 189,328 miles ........ $2,995 ......... $1,900

PONTIAC

2009 PONTIAC G6 GT, 2 dr., 3.5L V6, sunroof, loaded, sharp, maroon, 76,089 miles................ $11,995 ....... $10,500 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, sharp, black, 157, 974 miles .............................................................................................................. $6,995 ......... $5,500 2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, sunroof, loaded, good cond., maroon, 200,212 miles ........................................................................................................... $4,995 ......... $3,500 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE, 4 dr., 3.4L V6, all power, good cond., silver, 144,466 miles ....... $3,995 ......... $2,500

BUICK

2014 BUICK LACROSSE PREMIUM, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, like new, black, 16,415 miles ............................................................................................................... $27,995 ....... $26,500 2014 BUICK VERANO, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, loaded, like new, silver, 10,421 miles ........ $19,995 ....... $18,900 2013 BUICK REGAL TURBO PREMIUM, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., leather, loaded, exc. cond., silver, 15,200 miles ............................................................................................................... $19,995 ....... $18,500 2013 BUICK REGAL PREMIUM, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, crystal red, 26,985 miles....................................................................................................... $22,995 ....... $21,500 2012 BUICK LACROSSE FWD, 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, super nice, white, 62,113 miles ......... $16,995 ....... $15,500 2012 BUICK LACROSSE, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, like new, brown, 13,243 miles ............................................................................................................. $23,995 ....... $22,500 2007 BUICK LACROSSE CXL, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, exc. cond., blue granite, 174,206 miles ......................................................................................................................... $6,995 ......... $5,900 2006 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, exc. cond., green, 112,282 miles ............................................................................................................ $10,995 ......... $8,900

OTHER MAKES

2012 CHRYSLER 300C AWD, 4 dr, 5.7L Hemi V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, black, 78,976 miles ......................................................................................................................... $23,995 ....... $22,500 2012 VW JETTA 2.5 SE, 4 dr., 2.5L 4 cyl., leather, loaded, sharp, red, 108,875 miles .................................................................................................................. $9,995 ......... $8,500 2012 FORD FUSION SE, 4 dr., 3.0L V6, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 39,590 miles ........... $14,995 ....... $13,500 2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFT TAIL CLASSIC, one owner, many extras, like new, maroon, 1,307 miles ........................................................................ $22,995 ....... $17,500 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., maroon, 95,583 miles .......... $12,995 ....... $10,900 2009 FORD FOCUS SE, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., loaded, good cond., blue, 114,939 miles..................... $7,995 ......... $6,500 2006 CADILLAC CTS, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, black, 124,526 miles ............................................................................................................... $9,995 ......... $8,900 2006 CADILLAC CTS, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, gray, 92,155 miles ......... $16,995 ....... $13,900 1999 OLDSMOBILE ALERO, 2 dr., 3.4 L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, very nice, red, 147,623 miles .................................................................................................................. $3,995 ......... $2,900 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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