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Quick action nets monies for young cancer patient LINDA MOODY

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ANSONIA – A hair-cutting event – Brave the Shave – last Sunday was successful and showed where the Ansonia community, especially the school, came together once again to make it special. All of this was for Brayden Barnes, who has been diagnosed with Rhabdoyma Sarcoma. “Brayden wanted to hold onto his hair as long as he could,” said his mother,

Jeannette (Unrast) Shuff. “So we knew that he wanted to have a few of his friends come over and shave their heads and his friends were in support of that. Brayden came to me mid-Saturday afternoon and said, ‘Mom I think it’s time.’ So I called Cassie Bunger and asked her if she would be able to cut his hair with some of his buddies in our garage and we talked about later possibly doing a shave-a-thon or something but that we didn’t have enough time to put something together. I then reached out to Sarah Edwards to see if this would be

Ansonia celebrating American Legion’s 100th anniversary LINDA MOODY

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ANSONIA – The Eck Ary/Douglas Dickey American Legion Post 353 in Ansonia will be celebrating 100 years of the largest veterans service organization, American Legion, with an open house this Sunday (March 17) from 3-5 p.m. on Mackinaw Street. Organizers said there will be free tacos and taco salad as well as reduced prices on drinks available. They are inviting all members and area veterans to the event. The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. According to historical accounts, focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. “Membership swiftly grew to over 1 million, and local posts sprang up across the country,” the report noted. “Today, membership stands at over 2 million in more than 13,000 posts worldwide. The posts are organized into 55 departments: one each for the 50 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico and the Philippines.” Over the years, the account went on - the Legion has influenced considerable social change in America, won hundreds of benefits for veterans and produced many important programs for children and youth. Members of the Ameri-

can Expeditionary Force convene in Paris for the first American Legion caucus March 15-17, 1919. At the St. Louis caucus, “The American Legion” was adopted as the organization’s official name. The Legion’s draft preamble and constitution were approved. On June 9, the National Executive Committee adopted the Legion emblem, and on Sept. 16, Congress chartered The American Legion. Nov. 10-12, the first Legion convention convened in Minneapolis, where the Constitution and preamble were adopted. Delegates voted 361-323 to locate the Legion’s national headquarters in Indianapolis, instead of Washington. A resolution was passed in support of Boy Scouts of America. Today, the Legion is the chartering agency for more than 1,700 Scouting units made up of approximately 64,000 youths. On Aug. 9, 1921, the Legion’s efforts resulted in the creation of the U.S. Veterans Bureau, forerunner of the Veterans Administration. Today, the Legion continues to lobby for adequate funding to cover medical, disability, education and other benefits for veterans. The first “Flag Code” was drafted during a Legion conference in Washington on June 15, 1923. Congress adopted the code in 1942. Today, the Legion is at the forefront of efforts to pass a constitutional amendment to protect the U.S. flag from physical desecration. The Sons of The American Legion was officially recognized during the 1932 National Convention in Portland, Ore., in September 1932.

something her son, Parker, would be into because they are good friends. She was on board and offered to help cut hair. Then, she reached out to Dustin Hecht to ask about the baseball team and then it took off like wildﬁre. We really had no idea what the turnout was going to be.” They shaved over 80 heads of hair and raised $2,054.” This was done in less than a 24-hour notice to the community through Facebook Instagram and Caring Bridge. Those cutting hair included Jessica Miller, Cassie Bunger, Jennifer Scott, Amy Gessler and Sarah Edwards. “He could not believe the support for him,” Jeannette said. “Brayden did get his hair cut that night. He was the ﬁrst alongside his dad, Douglas Barnes, his stepdad Scott Shuff, his oldest brother Jayden Barnes

and his grandpa, Douglas Barnes.” According to her, the diagnosis was made after Brayden suffered a back injury at school and they found out that he had a fracture in his l4 and that he had lesions all along his spine. He has ﬁnished two rounds of chemo and is currently in the middle of his third round at Dayton Children’s. She went on, “Brayden has been extremely positive through this. His whole motto has been ‘God’s got this.’” An eighth-grader, the 15-year-old plays baseball and runs in track and cross country. This event, she said, didn’t start out as a fundraiser until Dustin Hecht offered to start an auction to have his head shaved, and then TJ Philpot, the junior high baseball coach, decided to get in on the auction after which Ryan Huwer,

Dustin Hecht is shown with 15-year-old Brayden Barnes at the Brave the Shave event in the Ansonia gym this past Sunday. Numerous community members gathered to honor and support the eighthgrader. (Courtesy photo)

the math teacher, joined, followed by Jason Wright, his cross country coach and science teacher, and then Principal Jim Robson. They all decided to auction off shaving their heads and, whoever won the bid, got to shave their heads. “Tyler Studebaker, Brayden’s track coach,

missed out on the head shaving but has decided to put out a gofundme and if $2,000 is raised, he will shave his head whatever style that Brayden chooses for one week before totally shaving his head,” Jeannette said. Read more about Brayden at earlybirdpaper.com.

Hatic to share MAT knowledge at Addiction – Everyone’s Enemy SUSAN HARTLEY

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GREENVILLE – With a focus on providing factual information concerning drug abuse, the Darke County Republican Women’s Club is hosting a community round table at 7 p.m. April 8 at the Lighthouse Christian Center. The event, Addiction – Everyone’s Enemy - will feature a number of professionals, including Dr. Anna Hatic, clinical director of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services at Greenville’s Family Health. According to Hatic, Family Health currently has 50 individuals receiving medication-assisted treatment for their drug addiction. The facility began offering Vivitrol in 2015, added Suboxone in 2017, and in October 2018, opened its XChange program – a twice a month clinic offering clean needles to addicts, as well as nursing services, HIV and Hepatitis C screenings. Families of addicts – or anyone wishing to carry a dose – also may receive Narcan and be trained on how to use it if the need arises. “We get phone calls every week from people suffering from the disease of addiction who want information” about medication-assisted treatment, Hatic said. “I think it’s im-

portant for the community to be part of the solution for the disease of addiction in the area.” Today’s drugs of choice, Hatic said, include fentanyl and carfentanil, as well as an increase in methamphetamine use. “Today’s heroin is fentanyl,” Hatic said, noting how more than 90 percent of those who inject drugs are positive for Hepatitis C, which is transmitted from one person to another through blood – or dirty needles. “During 2017,” Hatic said, “overdose deaths here were as high as a major city.” Supporting the upcoming roundtable, Hatic believes will “increase the awareness about the disease of addiction and the options available for medication-assisted treatment.” According to information provided by the state of Ohio for the April 2018 Addiction Treatment Week the signiﬁcant treatment gap for addicts in the United States is an important part of the epidemic. Nearly 20.5 million Americans suffer from substance use disorder (SUD), yet only 1 in 10 people with SUD received treatment in 2015, nearly 2.3 million Americans suffered from opioid use disorder, yet there was only enough treatment capacity to treat 1.4 million people, leaving a treatment gap of nearly 1

Darke County Republican Women’s Club member Wavelene Denniston, Dr. Anna Hatic and Betty Hill, Republican Women’s Club President. The club wil host Addiction – Everyone’s Enemy in April, with Hatic as a guest panelist. (Ryan Berry photo)

million people. Hatic said she is ready to participate with the Addiction – Everyone’s Enemy round table and answer questions concerning drug treatments available and working for addicts in Darke County. A Greenville native, Hatic graduated with a bachelor of science in biology from the University of Dayton and then completed medical school at Ohio University. She also completed an internship at Grandview Hospital, followed by a residency in internal medicine at Kettering Medical Center. She returned to Greenville to practice medicine in 2012 and is board certiﬁed in internal medicine and addiction medicine. Dr. Hatic has been instrumental in bringing medication– assisted treatments for substance abuse to Darke Coumty. Other round table par-

ticipants scheduled to participate include Congressman Warren Davidson, RevoceryOhio Chair Alisha Nelson, Montgomery County Coroner Kent Harshbarger, Darke County Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan P. Hein, Darke County Juvenile Judge Jason Aslinger, Darke County Prosecutor Kelly Ormsby, Darke County Chief Deputy and member of the sheriff’s drug task force Mark Whittaker, and recovering addict Clinton Randall. “Addiction is a problem than can or has affected every family. So we are presenting this program to provide facts to the members of our community with the hopes that the facts will get to our youth,” said Betty Hill, president of the Darke County Republican Women’s Club. “Everyone is welcome.” The event is free and open to the public.

POLICE BEAT Greenville middle school student threatens to stab teacher PAGE 2 March 17, 2019-The Early Bird, www.earlybirdpaper.com

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On March 8 an officer assigned as the School Resource Officer at the Greenville K-8 building was informed about a student who had threats of physical harm to a staff member. According to the report, the female student said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m getting my stuff and when I come back Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to stab you.â&#x20AC;? The student was immediately removed from class and sent to the office. Her guard-

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ian was contacted and advised of the incident. The guardian gave the officer permission to speak with the student about the incident. The student denied saying anything about stabbing anyone. She also refused to write a statement about the incident. The principal contacted classmates and more than three-fourths of the classroom, approximately 21 students, said they heard the student say she would stab the teacher. Juvenile probation was contacted and a probation officer came to the school. The officer informed the probation officer the student would be charged with menacing. Probation took the student into custody and transported her to West Central Juvenile Detention. CHILD ENDANGERING

On March 13 an officer was dispatched at approximately 6:24 p.m. to the parking lot of 812 Front Street on a juvenile complaint. Upon arriving the officer found two adults who reported they found a three-year-old girl walking all by herself down Anderson Avenue to the 800 block of Front Street. The child was wearing sandals and a pajama dress. The two adults followed the child because they were alarmed she was walking all alone. At one point, they said the child was walking in the middle of the roadway and one of the complainants went out and guided her to the parking lot of 812 Front Street, so she would not get hit by a vehicle. The female complainant was so upset and worried about the child she started crying while officers were on scene. Officers took the child to the Greenville Police Department and contacted Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Services, who said they would send someone to pick the child up around 8 p.m. At approximately 7:45 p.m., Heather Wynn called the Greenville PD to report her child missing. An officer responded to Wynnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location and confirmed that the child in custody was in fact Wynnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter. Wynn and the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, Scott Williams arrived at the Greenville PD to pick up their daughter. Wynn said she was sleeping, since she works third shift, and Williams was at work.

PERI hosts April meeting GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The next meeting/luncheon of the Darke County Retired Public Employees will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 1 at the VFW, 219 N. Ohio St., Greenville. The cost of the lunch is $9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; payable at the door. The Miami Valley Chapter Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association, Dayton, will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disease.â&#x20AC;? Anyone who has retired that is afďŹ liated with Ohio Public Employees (OPERS) is welcome to attend and is eligible to join the local chapter of PERI. If you would like to attend this meeting you will need to make reservations by calling Vivian Nieport, Attendance and Contact Chairman, at (937) 548-3961 on or before Sunday, March 23. Current members will be contacted by the PERI calling committee.

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UNION CITY, Ind. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Lions Club of Union City, Indiana will be sponsoring their bi-annual Pancake and Whole Hog Sausage Breakfast on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at the Union City Elks Lodge in historic downtown Union City. Adults (age 13 and older) can enjoy this all-youcan-eat meal for only $7 while children 12 and under can enjoy for $4. Breakfast will be served from 6 a.m. to 12 noon. The Lions Club works hard throughout the year to provide many services to folks living in the Union City community. Money earned from this event goes directly toward the success and continuation of said projects.

Wynn said she thought the child was in the bed with her and she fell back to sleep. The child then went and unlocked the door, and was possibly walking to her grandpaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house when found. Wynn was cited for endangering children and the child victim was released back to her and Williams. DRUGS

On March 11 a Greenville High School School Resource Officer was contacted by a teacher about a student who was possibly under the influence of narcotics. The teacher also said other students mentioned the student had a bowl commonly used for smoking marijuana on his person. The assistant principal and the SRO removed the student from class and asked if he was under the influence. The student denied using marijuana, but said he was with people before school in Wayne Lakes who were smoking marijuana. The student was taken to the assistant principalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office, where the SRO spoke with him about the situation. The student had glassy eyes and his speech was a bit sluggish and slow. The SRO told the student he believed he was under the influence of marijuana and told the student he was not asking questions in order to charge him for a crime. At that point the said â&#x20AC;&#x153;oh okâ&#x20AC;? and admitted he had smoked marijuana before school. The assistant principal asked the student to empty his pockets and a plas-

tic baggie with a small amount of green leafy vegetation was located in his left front pants pocket. The green leafy vegetation looked and smelled like marijuana. The officer conducted a field test and the contents tested positive for marijuana. The student is currently on probation with the Darke County Juvenile Court. His probation officer requested the student be transported to his office. This is the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second drug-related violation this school year and he was disciplined by the school accordingly. The SRO also issued the student a citation for drug abuse. DUI

On March 10 an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 800 block of Sweitzer Street for a turn signal violation. The vehicle pulled into the Wayne HealthCare parking lot. Upon making contact with the operator, who was identified as Brenda Hardwick, the officer could smell a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from inside the vehicle. Two other officers arrived on scene to assist. Hardwick was asked how much she had to drink and she said two beers. She was asked to exit her vehicle to perform field sobriety tests. The officers could smell a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from her person. Through the investigation, officers discovered that earlier, two officers had been dispatched to a domestic dispute call on West

Third Street. Hardwick and her two adult sons were at a house drinking and ended up at Dannyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place for more drinks. Hardwick left the house on Third Street before the police were called and went to a friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house in the county. At that time, an officer made contact with Hardwick by phone to advise that her sons were in a domestic dispute. According to the officer who called, Hardwick sounded intoxicated on the phone and he advised her not to drive to pick up one of her sons due to her level of intoxication. Subsequently, Hardwick was placed under arrest and transported to the Greenville Police Department, where she agreed to provide a breath sample. Hardwick was placed under an administrative license suspension then issued a citation for OVI and a turn signal violation, and was then released to a friend, 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 publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right to know with the rights of the individuals involved. Readers are encouraged to contact Greenville Police if they have information or concerns regarding these or any other incidents they see. The Early Bird notes all suspects are innocent until proven guilty and welcomes comments and concerns regarding this community service.

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Local Republicans to host Candidate Forum GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Darke County Republican Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club (DCRWC), with the support of the Darke County Republican Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club (DCRMC) and the Darke County Republican Party (DCRP), is hosting a Candidate Forum at 10 a.m. on March 23 at the Chestnut Village Center of the Brethren Retirement Community, 750 Chestnut Street, Greenville. Republican candidates appearing on the May 7 primary election ballot will be featured. Greenville Law Director, City Council Ward 1 and City Council Ward 4 are contested races. The races for Greenville Mayor, Auditor and Council Ward 2 are uncontested. All candidates for the contested races have been invited to appear. Jesse J. Green and Michael A. Rieman will be on the ballot for City Law Director. Tracy T. Tryon and Clarence Godwin are both running for Greenville City Council Ward One. John Hensley and Matthew Staugler are vying for Greenville

City Council Ward Four. The following uncontested race candidates have been invited to appear: Greenville Mayor Stephen M. Willman, Greenville Auditor Roxanne Willman, and Greenville City Ward Two Councilwoman Doris Howdieshell. Each candidate will have an opportunity to introduce themselves and those facing contested races will be given the additional opportunity to answer questions submitted by the audience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The members of the DCRWC, DCRMC and DCRP are all happy to be able to provide this service to help the voters of Greenville become acquainted with the Republican candidates,â&#x20AC;? explained DCRP Central Committee Chairman Cindy Pike, who will also serve as moderator. The program is free as a public service to the Greenville voting community. If there are questions, please contact DCRWC Program Chairman Lyn Bliss at (937) 548-5687 or email her at:

DCRW1stVP@darkegop.org DCRWC is a political group founded to provide political education and legislative information; provide a wider knowledge of the principles of the Republican Party; increase the number of registered Republicans; recruit, promote, and support qualiďŹ ed Republican women for political ofďŹ ce; give exposure to and work actively for all Republican candidates; and lend support to the activities of other Republican organizations. The DCRWC is a multigenerational, multi-cultural organization providing the structure and support for political activists to learn, engage, and ďŹ&#x201A;ourish. The Club is chartered by the National Federation of Republican Women and is a member of the Ohio Federation of Republican Women. For more information, visit: http://www.darkegop.org/ womens-club.html or email President Betty Hill at: DCRWPresident@darkegop.org.

Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market Vendor Open House GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Calling all crafters, artisans, gardeners, farmers and bakers. Have you considered selling your items at the Downtown Greenville Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market? The market is presented by Main Street Greenville and they are looking for vendors. The Downtown Greenville Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market will be open every Saturday morning, June 1 through Oct. 12, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in front of the Courthouse. Those interested in selling their items at the Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market are invited to join Main Street Greenville for their Vendor Open House. This will take place at KitchenAid Experience (423 S. Broadway) on Thursday, March 28 from 6-7 p.m.

Main Street Greenville will be answering questions, greeting returning vendors and helping new vendors sign-up for the 2019 season. The market offers a variety of selling options, ranging from one Saturday to every Saturday of the season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Downtown Greenville Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market provides a friendly and fun location for local individuals to sell their goods. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for local produce in the summer months the Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market is a great way to get the freshest goods and support local farmersâ&#x20AC;?, said Crysta Hutchinson Bloomingdale, executive director of Main Street Greenville. If you are interested in

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READERS WRITE

Mistake Made I made a mistake. When I conceived the idea for a senior citizen park, I believed there would be two or three hundred Christian seniors that would like to have their own park and a chapel where they could practice their faith any day in the week. I expected to see senior women planting ďŹ&#x201A;ower gardens throughout the park. I expected to see healthy senior men taking their less fortunate handicapped friends and relatives out of the nursing home for a fresh air break in the park. I even expected to celebrate senior weddings from the interaction in the park.

I was wrong. The Park Board was right. There were only a few dozen seniors that show any interest, not a few hundred. The chapel is no longer in play. I always have a backup plan. First, I have to address some health issues. So I say to all you people that love the chapel as I do, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry. Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s little house in the woods will still be here when this writer and everyone thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reading this has departed the earth. To all you seniors who offered personal and ďŹ nancial help â&#x20AC;&#x201C; You will have your special place. Stay tuned, Don Wright, Greenville

APL announces upcoming events ARCANUM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The APL is participating with other local libraries in a reading initiative for northern Miami Valley residents. Patrons are invited to read the book â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Oneâ&#x20AC;? by John Marrs and to participate in the many programs planned around the book. This thriller has readers wondering how far they might go to ďŹ nd their perfect match. All one needs to do is send in a DNA sample and wait for the name of your true love. As the story reveals, even soul mates can have secrets. The APL is hosting a book discussion on Thursday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. for anyone interested. On Thursday, April 4, Amie Tennant will be presenting DNA Testing Ethics: Things to Consider at 6 p.m. In this lecture, Amie will discuss what is considered sound ethical practices for genetic genealogy and will presents case studies to help patrons consider their own opinions on utilizing DNA for research. No registration is needed for either of these events. There will be an interview with John Marrs via Skype at the Piqua campus of Edison

State Community College. Join patrons from the area on Wednesday, April 10 at 1:30 as the author shares his thoughts on his book. Feel free to call the library for more details concerning this fantastic event. David Nilsen, a beer writer and educator, will be presenting his third â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brew Reviewâ&#x20AC;? with a focus on porters and stouts on Thursday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. Patrons are asked to call the library to register in advance for this event. The adult winter reading challenge is wrapping up with the last day to turn in entries March 31. Each title a patron reads will be an entry for a prize. Come in to the library for details. Did you know the library has an App? You can search for items, check your account, place holds, and have a digital copy of your card. It is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Search for â&#x20AC;&#x153;COOL Librariesâ&#x20AC;?. Patrons can call the library for more information at 937-692-8484, or visit www.arcanumpubliclibrary.org. The library can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.

Literary, photography show at Edison State PIQUA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Edison State Community College English Department and Art Department will hold a joint reception for the release of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Excursions: A Literary and Photography Journalâ&#x20AC;? and the art show â&#x20AC;&#x153;Portalsâ&#x20AC;? which features the artistic work of Edison State Associate Professor of Art Greg Clem. The reception will be held on March 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Anne Vacarro and David Myers Art Gallery located in the East Hall of Edison Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Piqua Campus. During the event, writers will present their readings, and light refreshments will be served. The literary journal includes a collection of short works of ďŹ ction, non-ďŹ ction, poetry, drama, and photography from students, faculty, and staff of Edison State as well as community members. Submitted work was screened and accepted for publication by a panel of Edison State English faculty, including Assistant

Professor Beka Lindeman, Associate Professor William Loudermilk, Associate Professor Eileen Thompson, and Dr. Vivian Blevins along with Art Professor Greg Clem. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Excursions: A Literary and Photography Journalâ&#x20AC;? was made possible by grant funding from The Miami County Foundation and the Piqua Public Library. The publication has been dedicated to the late Rebecca Ault who taught composition at Edison State for many years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Portalsâ&#x20AC;? is a selection of abstract paintings made over the past year by the artist Greg Clem. The work is inspired by his everyday experiences, including his three-year-old daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drawings, the landscapes of mid-western Ohio, and the work of artists throughout history. The show will be on display through March 29. For more information, please contact William Loudermilk at wloudermilk@edisonohio.edu or call (937) 778-7906.

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Semi-retirement has given me more time to think about things I ordinarily may not have thought of before when I was busy as there were too many stories I was trying to get out there. I seem to appreciate life and friends more now. Not to say that I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t before but I can give it more attention in this â&#x20AC;&#x153;new worldâ&#x20AC;? of mine. My everyday life now includes working more in the kitchen, trying to prepare healthy meals, and then having to clean up the mess, not to mention the laundry and other cleanup chores there are. I also ďŹ nd myself work-

BRADFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Bradford Public Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff is busy planning new events to keep you entertained while you wait for spring to ďŹ nally arrive. STEAM workshop for Homeschoolers will be held on March 14 from 10:1511:30 a.m. These free workshops are suitable for students in grades 1-8. Roll up your sleeves and get ready for an Engineering Challenge this month. Their ďŹ rst Good Grub Club will happen on March 23 from 10:30 a.m.-noon. This free cooking class is open to students 9-13 years-old who attend Bradford School. There is a limit of two students per family. Registration is required â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no exceptions, by March 18. Limit of 12 participants donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to sign up. Their ďŹ rst class will focus on the most important meal of the dayâ&#x20AC;Ś.breakfast! They will offer classes through the year. Kathy Weigandt will return April 4 at 6:30 p.m. with an Easter Wreath Class. This easy to assemble wreath will look beautiful anywhere in your home

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wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t trade my career choice for the world. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just putting it in Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hands, and let Him be my Advisor. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all any of us can do. **** Jamie and I send our condolences to the families of: Bob E. Baker, Wanda Reichard, Ron Kaffenberger, Victor May, Denny Copeland, Tony Sherill, Kay Weiss, Ealisa Erwin, Rex Wilson, Clarence Norris, Clair Borradaile and Gary Thompson. ***** Please pray for these people: Frank Fullenkamp, Todd Walls, Paul Brubaker, Kelly Van De Grift, Marilyn Shellabarger, Chuck Davis, Kenny Delk, Merlin â&#x20AC;&#x153;Busâ&#x20AC;? Booker, Randy Heck, Danny Brown, Neal Gray, Terri Hunt, Ruth Deal, Jack Hale, Jessi Klosterman, Marilyn Peterson, Dakota Miller, Jack Good, Mary Faller, Mary Ullery, Larry Badger,

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ing on crossword puzzle books almost daily to keep my mind intact and getting out and talking with people. I ďŹ nd myself helping others whenever I can. While Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m able, I should pay it forward. You just never know if an unbeknownst life-changing situation is going to enter your own life and you will no longer be able to help others, God forbid. I ďŹ nd there have been some obstacles in retirement, but I should have planned for it more. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my fault. However, I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let it get me down. I am excited for those who are able to realize their wishes in retirement. It helps now that I can go work on a feature story every once in a while on special people and events. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve loved and done for more than half a century (wait a minute, that sounds like Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m getting old). But, I

as you prepare for the Easter season. Class fee of $20 is due at the time of sign up. Make checks payable to Kathy Weigandt. Registration cut off is March 25. No class size limit means you can grab several friends and join them. Please stop in or visit their Facebook page to see the wreath. The One Book, Many Communities events have begun. Nine local libraries including Arcanum, Piqua, Tipp City, Milton Union, J.R. Clarke, New Madison, Troy, Edison State Community College and Bradford are taking part in this promotion. Participants will read â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Oneâ&#x20AC;? by John Marrs and can take part in various activities based on the book offered at the libraries. Bradford Public Library will have a book discussion on April 4 at 6:30 p.m. Copies of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Oneâ&#x20AC;? are available at Bradford Public Library. Looking for a new way to work off those winter pounds? Cardio Drumming continues on Monday nights from 7-8 and Wednesday mornings from 9-10. You can adapt & " "! $ $!

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Fun Night Out with Greenville Athletic Boosters nears GAYLEN BLOSSER

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GREENVILLE – The Greenville Athletic Booster is sponsoring a Fun Night Out with the Greenville Athletic Booster featuring Singo Bingo, Saturday, March 23 from 6-10 p.m. at Paws Bingo in Greenville. “The Fun Night with the Boosters is kind of a rebranding of the old Reverse Rafﬂe,” said Greenville Athletic Director Aaron Shaffer. “The Fun Night with the Boosters is an opportunity for our Athletic Boosters to raise some funds for the athletic

department.” The event will also include free food, soft drinks, cash bar and music. A Reverse Rafﬂe, with a grand prize up to $5,000 and Silent Auction with many valuable items donated by local business partners will be included. “It’s an opportunity to supplement the needs of the athletic department from extra equipment in individual sports to training room needs. They do a great job of providing supports for our teams and our athletic department. It will be a fun night.” All proceeds from the night’s event will go to sup-

port Greenville sports programs. “We will use the monies to support the student athletes of Greenville High School in any way we can,” said Greenville Boosters President, Randall Bowman. “It will go to any sport, any Greenville athletics program.” “It’s going to be a lot of fun,” added Bowman. “There is something to do for everybody,” Shaffer concluded. “We’ll have the NCAA basketball tournament up (big screen TVs). Should be a good time and a fun night.”

Local pole vaulters take on the nation BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR rberry@aimmediamidwest.com

OHSAA D-III District Champions Versailles Tigers. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Versailles Tigers District Champs BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

DAYTON – The No. 7 seed Versailles Tigers de-

feated the No. 3 seed Reading Blue Devils at the University of Dayton Arena 4744 to earn an OHSAA D-III District Championship.

Franklin Monroe Jets OHSAA District Runners-Up. (Dale Barger photo)

Franklin Monroe earns District Silver BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

DAYTON – The Franklin Monroe Jets completed

a successful basketball season earning District Silver after falling to the Jackson Center Tigers in the OHSAA D-IV district ﬁnals.

DARKE COUNTY – Darke County has become a hotbed for producing some of the top pole vaulters in the nation. Thanks to local school districts, the Ultimate Air Club based in the Ansonia area and the families of four local pole vaulters, these athletes had the opportunity to show off their skill at the 2019 New Balance Indoor Track & Field Nationals at The Armory in New York City. Earning an opportunity to compete against the top athletes in the country is not an easy task, but Darke County was honored to have Brock Shellhaas of Ansonia High School, Riley Hunt of Greenville Senior High, Selene Weaver of Franklin Monroe High School, and Lucy Prakel of Versailles High School represented their communities on a national stage. Shellhaas competed in the boys Championship division where he ﬁnished in 17th place with a vault of 4.52 meters (14’ 10”). To compete in the Championship division, Shellhaas was required to have vaulted 15.06 feet during the indoor season or 16.01 feet in last year’s outdoor season. Hunt’s vault of 12’ 6 1/4” inches (3.82 meters) was good enough for 12th

Competing in the 2019 New Balance Indoor Track & Field Nationals were Riley Hunt, Brock Shellhaas, Selene Weaver and Lucy Prakel.

in the nation. She was required to qualify for the Championship division with a 12.06 foot leap during the current indoor season or 12.08 feet during last year’s outdoor season.

Weaver and Prakel competed in the Emerging Elite division. Weaver ﬁnished 32nd with a vault of 3.42 meters (11’ 2.6”) and Prakel ﬁnished just behind in 37th place with a vault of 3.27 meters (10’

8 3/4”). In order to qualify for the Emerging Elite, each girl was required to qualify with either an 11.07 foot vault during the current indoor season or 12.03 feet during last year’s outdoor season.

Girls Basketball All-Ohio teams DARKE COUNTY – Several Darke County female athletes have been recognized by the Ohio High School Association for All-Ohio Girls Basketball Team. Corina Conley, the 6-foot junior standout at Franklin Monroe, was named to the Third Team Division IV for her accomplishments this past

season. Austy Miller, of Bradford, was named to the Honorable Mention list. Lindsey Winner, of Versailles, was named to the Division III Special Mention list. Finding a place on the Honorable Mention list were Taylor Gray, Arcanum, and Caitlin McEldowney, Versailles.

Corina Conley (Gaylen Blosser photo)

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Dale Barger receives OHSAA Media Service Award

BY David Barger, Correspondent DAYTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; As Jim McKay would say with the opening segment of ABCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wide World of Sports, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the thrill of victory and the Agony of Defeat,â&#x20AC;? that draws our attention to the magic of sports. But with high school sports in Darke County, the emotions and excitement mean so much more to the athletes, schools, and communities involved. As a former athlete, some moments seemed to just stand still in time, while others only lasted seconds. The ability to take those highlights and capture individual moments and turn them into memories is no easy feat. For the past 16 years Darke County has been blessed, not only with impressive individuals and team accomplishments, but also with those who pen the agony of defeat into words while also photographing the thrill of victory. On Saturday,

March 9th, 2019, the Ohio High School Athletic Association Southwest District awarded the Media Service Award to one of those individuals: long-time sports writer and photographer, Dale Barger. With what began as a project to support the athletes and community of Tri-Village, Dale started with the creation of a website for Tri-Village boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball in 2003. As an athlete at the time, I remember fondly the feeling of reading the game recaps and reliving the moments viewing the action photos. Even to this day, to reďŹ&#x201A;ect with former teammates on what was our â&#x20AC;&#x153;glory days,â&#x20AC;? it is not done so without a picture or an article to remind us of the moment. Dale eventually expanded his support with coverage of high school sports as a stringer for the Daily Advocate in 2004, and even assisted in the creation and co-editor of the Cross County Confer-

ence webpage in 2005. In a region of Ohio with athletes that experience a tremendous amount of success, Dale has been there to immortalize Darke Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ nest. Though there are many moments that stand out, here are few that stand at top of the list: Feature Article â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Clayton Murphy Olympic Bronze Medalist 800 Meter Run Game â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Clayton Murphy State Track 1500 Meter Championship Run Game â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tri-Village Boys Basketball State Championship Game â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Versailles Volleyball State Championship Game â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Versailles Girls Basketball State Runnerup Game â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tri-Village Boys Basketball State Runner-up Game â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tri-Village Girls Basketball State Semi-Finals Game â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bradford Girls Softball State Semi-ďŹ nal Game â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mississinawa 35

UCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hoggatt signs with DePauw BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com UNION CITY, Ind. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; On March 11, Union City Junior/Senior High School senior Reagan Hoggatt signed with DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind. to become a member of their cross country and track teams beginning in the fall of 2019. Hoggatt, a four-year member of both teams at Union City, began her running career in the sixth grade when her art teacher and coach, Jennifer Robbins, approached her about joining the team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I remember going home and sharing with my parents that I was joining the cross country team. They looked at me, then at each other, and came back with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Why?,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Hoggatt shared. But the ride has been absolutely awesome, and the family is so glad she took to the sport. Reaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Amy, is sad to see these chapters end, but is excited for what lies ahead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very proud of Reagan and cannot wait to be cheering her on along the course in Greencastle. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very thankful for the adults who helped shape Reaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest

Reagan Hoggatt is shown with coaches and family members when she ofďŹ cially signed to join the DePauw University Cross County and Track teams. (Courtesy photo)

in running. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re beyond blessed.â&#x20AC;? Hoggatt has maintained numerous interests during high school, all while earning a near perfect grade point average. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not only been on the UC Cross-Country and Track teams, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also been a member of the Lady Indians Basketball team, four-year musical cast member, Student Council, and National Honor Society. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a member of the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DECA program and will be competing at the National Convention for DECA in April. DePauw University is a private liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately 2,300

students. The school has a Methodist heritage and was originally known as Indiana Asbury University. DePauw is a member of both the Great Lakes Colleges Association and the North Coast Athletic Conference. DePauw is ranked in the top tier of national liberal arts colleges by 2016 U.S. News & World Report as #51 in the United States and is ranked #78 on Forbes magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2016 rankings, which include all colleges and universities in the United States, and #14 in the Midwest. While at DePauw, Reagan hopes to be in the Media Fellows Program studying Communication.

tive GPA. A total of 23 Yellow Jackets were recognized this winter. Berry, who earns his second career Academic AllOAC honor, is a software engineering major who carries a 3.72 GPA. He is a Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List student, a Jacket Scholar, and an NWCA Scholar All-American. On the mat, Berry carries a career 58-25 record with 28 pins. Baldwin Wallace University, founded in 1845,

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Nicholas Berry named to Academic All-OAC BEREA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nicholas Berry (Laura/Carroll High School) is one of eight Baldwin Wallace University wrestling student-athletes to be selected to the Academic AllOhio Athletic Conference team. In order to be selected to the Academic All-OAC team, a student-athlete must be a sophomore or higher in class standing, maintain varsity status and have at least a 3.5 cumula-

year football streak ends, defeats Ansonia in football Game â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Franklin Monroe Boys Basketball Wins District Title Game â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ansonia Football Playoff Run Game â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Arcanum Regional Football Run It has always been Daleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal to feature student athletes in a positive way and to photograph as many of them as possible to give them the recognition they deserve. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the thrill of victory or the agony of defeat, Dale Barger has been there to support Darke County athletes. Giving back to the athletes, schools, and community is neither easy nor does it always receive thanks.

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Ronald â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ronâ&#x20AC;? L. Kaffenberger, 59, of New Weston, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at the State of the Heart Care Center in Greenville. He was born on August 30, 1959 in Greenville to the late Robert Kaffenberger, Sr. and Rita (McEowen) and Ronald Young of Rossburg, Ohio. In addition to his father, Ron was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Kalla Kaffenberger; and his sister-in-law, Barbara Yinger. Ron was a 1978 graduate of Mississinawa Valley High School. After graduation, he began driving truck until he retired in 2018. He spent the past 17 years with ABF Freight of Huber Heights. When he was home, you could ďŹ nd him farming and spending time outdoors. He enjoyed going to Michigan and ďŹ shing with his family. He was an avid collector of Farmall and International tractors, with his favorite tractor being the Farmall H. Ron was an Ohio State Buckeyes, Cincinnati Bengals, and NASCAR fan. He loved his family and was a proud grandpa. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Dawn (Yinger) Kaffenberger, whom he married on Aug. 11, 1984; his children, Jeff (Daniele) Kaffenberger of Union City, Ohio, Brandon (Morgan Morris) Kaffenberger of Muncie, Indiana, and Paley (Anthony) Pan of Shanghai, China; his grandchildren, Kam, Ayley, Oakleigh, River, Miranda, and Alicia; his siblings, Robert Kaffenberger, Jr.

of Union City, Ohio, Jack (Becky Marshal) Kaffenberger, Sr. of Rossburg, Michael Kaffenberger, Sr. of Norman, Okla., Steven (Tammy) Kaffenberger of New Weston, and Lora (Perry) Widener of Rossburg; his special uncle, Roger Lowell of Greenville; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Russell Yinger of Hillsdale, Mich., Raymond (Cindy) Yinger, Sr. of Greenville, Sharon (Fred) Demongeot of Osseo, Mich., Shirley (Bill) Powers of Concord, Mich., and Howard (Millie) Yinger of North Adams, Mich.; his numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his many friends at ABF Freight. The Kaffenberger family would like to thank the staff of State of the Heart Care Center and the doctors and nurses of the Wayne Cancer Center. A celebration of Ronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will take place at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus with Rev. Eric Fee ofďŹ ciating. Guests may visit with Ronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, the family request that memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist with ďŹ nal expenses. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.tributefuneralhomes.com.

BEST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Brenda Best,

60, of Greenville, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at State of the Heart Care Center in

Greenville. She was born on Nov. 9, 1958 to the late Marvin and Dolores Pretsman in Greenville. In addition to her parents, Brenda is preceded in death by, her sister Regina Napier, her brother Michael Pretsman, and her father-in-law Eugene â&#x20AC;&#x153;Budâ&#x20AC;? Best. Brenda loved her job; she was a proud nurse for 38 years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandson AJ and reading. Brenda was found of education and lending helping hand. Brenda is survived by her husband of 42 years, Terry Best, whom she married on August 20, 1977; her son, Adam (Crystal) Best of Greenville; her sisters, Phyllis Davenport of Greenville and Sherri Robinson of Greenville; her grandson, AJ Best, her mother-in-law, Frances Best; her brothers-in-law, Bob and Mike Best; her sisters-in-law, Beth and Jane; and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of Brendaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life was held Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus with Pastor Lewis Reindel ofďŹ ciating. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.tributefuneralhomes.com.

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the late Irvin J. and Earlene (Burns) Hartman. In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his daughter, Apryl Hartman, and his sister, Terrie Stephen. Mike served his country honorably in the United States Air Force for six years. He was a hard worker and who devoted 27 years in service to Primex Plastics in Richmond, Ind. before retiring in 2016. Mike was an outdoorsman who loved camping, ďŹ shing and camo. He was known for being camo-crazy, even covering his truck with camouďŹ&#x201A;age and wearing camouďŹ&#x201A;age clothing. He would always tell people, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see me.â&#x20AC;? He enjoyed researching and learning about Civil War history, and would pass his time putting together model cars and ships. Mike was quite a character and his presence and spirit will be missed by all who knew him. Mike is survived by his wife of 38 years, Lisa Kay (McGuire) Hartman, whom he married May 24, 1980; his children, Nick Hartman of New Madison, Ohio, Stephanie (Kyle) Blumenstock of West Manchester, Ohio, and Katrina Hartman of New Madison; his grandchildren, Jonathon Hartman, Natalie Blumenstock, and Abbey Blumenstock; his sister, Pam (Dave) Remmler of Eaton; three nieces, and one nephew. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. The family has entrusted Tribute Funeral Homes, New Madison Campus, with the arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.tributefuneralhomes.com.

NORRIS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Clarence Edward Norris, 70, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. He was born Feb. 27, 1949 in Greenville, son of the late Isaac â&#x20AC;&#x153;IJâ&#x20AC;? and Kathryn Schmidt Norris. Clarence was an electrician and all around handyman that could ďŹ x whatever he set his mind to. He was a member of the Elks Lodge #1534, American Legion and Eagles #2790, was an avid NASCAR fan, especially a fan of Dale and Dale Jr. Clarence also had many awards from his years of bowling. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Connie Johnson Norris; children, Barbie (Gary) Charles, Crisann Holmes both of Greenville; Jeremy (Tara) Norris of Union City, OH; grandchildren, Lee, Taralyn, and Jacob Charles, Caleb Holmes, Jesse Goney, Kennedy, Makenzie, Isaac, Jaydn, Jake and Jarrett â&#x20AC;&#x153;Budderâ&#x20AC;? Norris; 12 great grandchildren; siblings, Richard (Pat) Norris, Betty Zeller, Carol (Jim) Holsapple, Wanda (Leroy) Billenstien and Lavonne (Ed)

Sharp; nieces and nephews also. A celebration of life service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 515 W. Oak St, Union City, Ind. with the Rev. Geoff Grow ofďŹ ciating. Burial will be held later at the convenience of the family. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers memorial contributions can be made to the Wesley United Methodist Church or Little Red Door Cancer Services with envelopes available at the church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.reichardfh.com.

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â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rex D. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aceâ&#x20AC;? Wilson, 80, of Greenville, passed away at 2:50 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2019, at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville. Rex was born April 24, 1938, in Darke County to the late Ruth E. (Wriggs) Miller & Robert E. Wilson. In addition to his parents, Rex was also preceded in death by his wife, Shelba J. (Schafer) Wilson on July 10, 2014, whom he married Feb. 3, 1973; daughter, April Annett Brocious on Feb. 20, 2019; brother, John Allen Wilson; sister, Brenda Wilson; and brother-in-law, Merv Miller. Rex is survived by a son, Rex D. Wilson II or Greenville; son-in-law, Jeff Brocious of Arcanum; granddaughters, Nicole Lannett Brocious and Jessica Grace Brocious; brother & sisterin-law, Roger & Sandy Wilson of Eaton; sisters, Pam Wilson of Eaton and Sherrie Miller of Eaton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Rex served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He retired from Dave Knapp Ford in Greenville and formerly owned and operated Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parkside Shell/Unocal Gas Station in Greenville. Rex was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Greenville. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville with Pastor Brian McGee ofďŹ ciating. Burial will follow in St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery in Greenville. The family will receive friends on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.

MAY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Victor S. May,

82, of New Weston, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday morning, March 6, 2019 at Versailles Health Care, Versailles. He was born on June 21, 1936 in St. Henry, to the late Leo & Catherine

(Braun) May. On June 27, 1959 he married Charline (Kirk) May at St. Marys Church in Philothea, Ohio and she survives in New Weston. He is also survived by 10 children and their spouses: Victor Jr. & Marylin (Rivera) May of Kettering, Ohio, Jacqueline & Donald Hope of Wilmington, Ohio, James & Kristine (Kessler) May of Findlay, Ohio, Pamela & Ron Broering of North Star, Ohio, Patricia & George Homan of Portland, IN, Norman & Melissa (Sommer) of Troy, Ohio, Mary & Steven Eilerman of Eaton, Ohio, Jennifer & Christopher Warner of Rossburg, Ohio Christina & Michael Wood of Bradford, Ohio, Thomas & Kasi (Thompson) May of Findlay, Ohio and 36 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. Victor is also survived by siblings and spouses Ralph May, Howard & Donna May, Ruth & Henry Kunkler, Walter & Irene May, Jerry & Lou Ann May and a sister-in-law Rosie May. He is preceded in death by his parents-in-law, Charles & Pauline (Schneider) Kirk, and Herman & Rosemary (Browder) Vagedes, as well as siblings and their spouses, Rita & Jerry Pottkotter, Bud May, Dolores May, Jeanette & Ernest Homan, Thomas May, a sister-in-law Marilyn May and a brother-inlaw Lester Schoen. Victor retired from the former New Idea plant in Coldwater. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Burkettsville, and of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Coldwater. Along with spending time with his wife of 59 years, children and grandchildren, Victor enjoyed farming, playing horseshoes, gardening and attending high school sporting events and Nascar races. Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2019 at St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial followed in St. Henry Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.

WILCOX â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Martha Lou (Priest) Wilcox, 82, of Wake Forrest, NC, passed away on Jan. 20, 2019. She was born on May 26, 1937, to the late Damon and Bernice (Cool) Priest and was raised near rural Pitsburg and Castine, Ohio. Her school years were spent at Butler Grade School, Arcanum HS and Humboldt Institute in Minneapolis, Minn. Martha Lou is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Colonel Kenneth Wilcox, USMC/Ret.; one son Michael (Sarah) Wilcox; one sister, Dixie Lee (Priest) Miller and many friends and relatives. Burial will be at the Mote Cemetery in Pitsburg.

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â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Brownlee â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clairâ&#x20AC;? Borradaile, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at State of the Heart Hospice Care Center in Greenville after a lengthy illness. Clair was born on Oct. 11, 1941, in Hamilton, to Brownlee and Charlotte (Cline) Borradaile. He graduated from Dixon High School class of 1959 and retired from DANA Corporation, Richmond, Ind., in 2006. In addition, he worked as a maintenance supervisor at Ansonia First Church of God for many years, security guard at Eldora Speedway for over 20 years, put countless grain bins around Ohio and Indiana and was a former auxiliary police ofďŹ cer for the City of Greenville. Clair served as the New Madison Police Chief and a paramedic for Greenville and Tri-Village Rescue Squads. He was truly a jack of all trades who lived life to the fullest. He also served tirelessly on mission trips around the world. He enjoyed woodworking in his spare time. Clair was a faithful member of Ansonia First Church of God and a member of the Gideons. Preceding Clair in death were both of his parents; his sister, Janet Borradaile; brother, Clayton Borradaile; and two greatgrandsons. He is survived by his wife, Angela whom he married January 29, 1994; daughters, Tonja (William) Weatherspoon of Greenville and Sonja (Kenny) Elliott of Liberty, Indiana; son, Darlton (Michelle) Borradaile of Beavercreek, Ohio; 2 stepchildren, Nancy (Chris) Abrams of Heath, Ohio and David Mook of Greenville; 9 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Ansonia First Church of God, 750 South Main St., with Pastor Derek Specht ofďŹ ciating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery in Camden. The family will receive friends on Saturday morning from 9:3010:30 a.m. at the church. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, memorial contributions may be made to Darke County Humane Society, 7053 State Route 49 North, Greenville, OH 45331 or Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio St., Suite 500 Chicago, IL 60611. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.

JONES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Carth J â&#x20AC;&#x153;CJâ&#x20AC;? Jones, 63, of Bradford, died Tuesday, March 12, 2019. A Funeral Service will be held Sunday, March 17,

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2019 at 5 p.m. at StockerFraley Funeral Home, Bradford. Visitation to be held Sunday 2 p.m. until the time of service. Condolences may be left for the family at www.stockerfraley.com.

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KLINE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Curll V. Kline,

Jr., 85, of Yuma, Ariz., passed away on March 8, at his residence. He was born Jan. 28, 1934 in Brookville, PA to late Curll Sr. and Eleanor Kline. He was a wonderful father, husband, grandpa and friend. He loved the great outdoors, bow hunting and ďŹ shing. Curll served in the Air Force and was a veteran of the Korean War. He originally owned and operated Kline Timber Company and retired in 1991, passing business to son, Kipp. With his wife, Linda, they moved to Meeker, Colo. and built a log cabin in the mountains where he loved trout ďŹ shing in the White River and Elk hunting. They lived in Colorado in the summer months and Yuma in the winter. Curll is survived by his wife, Linda, of almost 30 years; his children, Kelly (Duane) Sanning of Greenville, Kipp (Teri Ann) Kline of Greenville, Kathy (John) Lemaster of Greenville, Kristi Spille of New Madison, Kurt Kline of Gatlinburg, TN; and step children, Randy (Boom) of Hawaii, Jamie (Caren) of Maryland, and Tami (Dennis) of San Diego. There are 17 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Curllâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children would like to honor their Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory with a Celebration of Life at Bishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nature Center (Ohio Street, Greenville) on Sunday, March 24, 2019 from 2-4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate Curllâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life and share their memories of him.

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ny Copeland, 68, of Versailles, died Thursday, March 7, 2019, at his residence. A celebration of Dennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life was held Thursday, March 14, 2019, at EUM Worship Center, Greenville. Burial is in Greenlawn Cemetery, Versailles. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www. zecharbailey.com.

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â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dorothy Faith Shoemaker, 94, of Piqua, died Friday, March 8, 2019. A service to honor her life was held Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home. Burial is at Forest Hill Cemetery. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

Hickory Grove Baptist Church is currently collected shoes for their charity project.

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GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; There will be an open house for Wavelene Dennistonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 90th birthday on Sunday, March, 31. This will be at the Brick Room at the Brethren Retirement Community from 1-4 p.m. Please come help Wavelene celebrate her birthday. Please no gifts, but cards and your presence will be appreciated.

Rummage sale at Jericho

WINCHESTER, Ind. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jericho Friends Meeting will host a huge rummage sale on March 30, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds from this sale will go to the USFW Missions. Jericho is located at 4010 E. 100 S., Winchester, Ind.

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BOURBONNAIS, IL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Daniel Wiseman of Bradford, was named to the deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list at Olivet Nazarene University during the recently completed fall 2018 semester. To qualify for inclusion on the deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale.

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Heirloom Garden at GPL

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Do you remember Grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garden? Would you love to recreate that bounty of abundantly fragrant and colorful heirloom ďŹ&#x201A;owers? Kim Cromwell, member of the Ladybug Garden Club, will be at the Greenville Public Library to help you do just that. She will discuss how to design a country garden using heirloom plants and which plants complement each other. Join them on Thursday, March 28 at the library at 6 p.m. The Ladybug Garden Club will also be donating the book Heirloom Country Gardens by Sarah Wolfgang Heffner. This is a free event. Registration is not required.

Memory Lane Dance planned GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Memory Lance St. Pattyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Spring Dance will be held on Monday, March 18 at the Greenville VFW on Ohio Street from 1-3:30 p.m. A carry-in and dance is available to the public for a $3 donation at the door. If you like 50s, 60s and 70s rock and roll, come and listen to the sounds of DJ Tom Everhart and dance with the Memory Lance Monday dancers and have a great time. Food is provided and your favorite beverage is available at the bar. For more information, call 547-1905 or the VFW at 548-4004.

CARD OF THANKS

Elwood (Woodie) Stuart wishes to thank all of his family and friends for all the phone calls, cards, gifts, best wishes and all who came to celebrate his 90th birthday. A special thanks to Pat Longfellow for arranging the celebration. Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blessing to you all.

qua, on Saturday, March 24 from 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11:30 a.m. Eliza is a second year rabbinic student at Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati and a native of Sidney, Australia. The class will be held at Congregation Anshe Emeth, 320 Caldwell St. in Piqua, www.ansheemeth.org, a Reform Jewish congregation formed in 1858. The goal is to share information, not impose beliefs. There is no charge for the class, however, reservations would be appreciated to allow for sufďŹ cient seating, to Eileen, (937) 623-1234 or ansheemeth@gmail.com.

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Caroline Singer to celebrate 100 years BY LINDA MOODY CORRESPONDENT lmoody@earlybirdpaper.com

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stone. She will mark her 100th birthday on March 25, having been born in 1919 in Darke County. The Oakley Place in Greenville is planning on serving coffee and doughnuts at 10:30 a.m. on her birthday, and the family is planning a party in her honor on March 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 503 U.S. 36, west of Palestine. You can also honor her with a card shower. Send cards and well wishes to Caroline at Oakley Place, 1275 Northview Drive, Room 139, Greenville, Ohio 45331. Singer attended a one-room school house (Special District No. 12 Holderman School) from the ﬁrst through the eighth grade, and graduated from Palestine High

Singles Dance is March 23 GREENVILLE – Singles Dance will be hosted by the Darke County Singles Group on Saturday, March 23, 8-11 p.m., at the VFW 7262 Ballroom, 219 N. Ohio St., Greenville. The band “Hearts on Fire” will provide music for your dancing and listening pleasure. This popular group from the Dayton area will perform a wide variety of music – classic rock, country, blues, and more. This is a great place to see old friends and meet new ones. They are having large crowds – new people every month. This is not a bar scene – they just want to dance and have fun. The event is open to public 21 and older – no membership is required. The cover charge is $7. For more information, call or text Phyllis at (927) 901-3969.

School in 1936, with 17 students at both learning places. She contracted polio when she was 5 years of age, and the effects of the disease damaged her leg, but she didn’t let it affect her life. “In first grade, they carried me everywhere I went,” she recalled.”Mom and Dad rubbed my one leg, put roller skates on me and I skated around the kitchen table. After the first year, I could get around and had to wear high-top shoes all the time while other girls were wearing saddle shoes.” After that first year, she walked by herself eventually developing a limp until she got her shoe built up. Why has she lived so long? “I don’t know,” Singer replied. “I never thought I’d live this long...heavens no. I never had many sick spells. Last April, they operated on me; I didn’t ask too many questions. Other than my bad legs, I’m not in bad shape. I take two pills a day; one for gout and the other for blood pressure.” During World War II, she moved to Dayton and worked for four years for the Civilian Defense Department at Patterson Field, which later became part of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. After the war was over, she moved back to Darke County as she wanted to continue to farm. On June 22, 1946, she married Carl Edward Singer, who had two boys Dwain (now deceased) and Jack Singer. Their union produced two more boys, Joe E. and David R. Singer. In the middle 1960s, she started working at the Great Darke County Fair for the cattle department and eventually

Caroline Singer, who will turn 100 on March 25, enjoys folding napkins at mealtime at the Oakley Place, where she resides. (Linda Moody photo)

worked her way up to being the superintendent of the sheep barn. Carl worked as an electrician at the fairgrounds. This way, they could make a little money and it gave them an excuse to see the fair, as the older two boys were no longer at home and the younger two boys

Shown are Diane Gray, Sharon Welbaum and Darby Welbaum with homemade lap blankets.

Hearts and Hugs for Hospice at Faith UM ARCANUM – Faith United Methodist Church recently completed their February Valentine Mission project. This year, warm fuzzy lap blankets were made to comfort Hospice State of the Heart patients. The blankets were

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weren’t old enough to show in 4-H. She said she enjoys the facility where she is living. She likes going out to eat on Tuesdays, playing bingo and working on jigsaw puzzles. Read more about Caroline Singer at www.earlybirdpaper.com.

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GPLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fireside Reading Art at the Mill ready for new season

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Greenville Public Library has recently partnered with Oakley Place Assisted Living to provide programming to their residents. Reference Librarian Caitlyn Clark will be sharing her love of reading with the residents twice a month as a Fireside Reader. Based on the interests of the residents, she will be reading excerpts from several Chicken Soup compilations and will be taking future reading requests from those who attend. Caitlyn is currently scheduled to read on March 15 and 29 at 11 a.m. Warren Richards, also a Reference Librarian, will be coordinating games at Oakley House. He will be

Caitlyn Clark will be sharing her love of reading at Oakley Place.

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Kiwanis names Blosser Citizen of the Year SUSAN HARTLEY

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Sarah Schinke has recently opened a new women’s clothing store, Happily Ever Co. in Greenville.

Happily Ever Co. opens storefront in Greenville SUSAN HARTLEY

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GREENVILLE – It all started with the 127 Yard Sale. “I had six trash bags full of clothes,” explained new business owner Sarah Schinke. “Almost every lady I spoke with said ‘where do you get your clothes?’” Schinke said she took her bags of clothes to a relative’s home who was participating in the 127 Yard Sales last August. By October, she had an online clothing business up and running. Then, last month, she opened her brick and mortar storefront, Happily Ever Co., at 312A Wagner Ave. Schinke, who also works as a supply chain coordinator at BASF, said she used the money she made off the six bags of clothes she sold at the 127 Yard Sale to purchase her initial stock. After opening her online store, which can be found at happilyeverco.shop, she decided to take the next step. “It was great,” she said of her experience as a ﬁrsttime entrepreneur. “I decided to do more and also participated in some vendor events in Hamilton and West Carrollton.”

The name, Happily Ever Co., was a natural choice for Schinke. “It’s something I’ve been attached to,” explaining how she would often use the phrase on social media. Schinke hopes her boutique will be “a place to ﬁnd your happily ever outﬁt.” Currently, Happily Ever Co. offers a variety of tops, dresses, sweaters, vests, leggings, purses and clutches, as well as jewelry/accessories. Clothing in sizes small through 3x is available online and in-store. “I’ve done a lot of research,” Schinke said, sharing how she went as far as to order the smallest shipment allowed to see if she liked the goods enough to sell. She’s also keeping her items at $50 or less, to make her customers’ purchases “reasonable.” Schinke, a 2008 Greenville High School graduate, said her clothing items, including the plus sizes, are trendy. “Everything in the store, I would wear,” she said. Check out the Happily Ever Co. by stopping in the storefront or on their website or Facebook page. Storefront hours are 5-8 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and from 12-4 p.m. Sundays.

Edison State holds open house event PIQUA – Edison State Community College invites community members, area students, and their parents to an open house event on Tuesday, March 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Robinson Theater on the Piqua campus. While on campus, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about Edison State’s academic degrees, meet with professors, speak with a career pathway advisor, and take a tour of campus. A comprehensive list of career pathways will be highlighted including over forty degree programs and over seventy short-term technical certiﬁcates within the areas of Business, Engineering and Manufacturing, Health Sciences, Information Technology, and Social and Public Services. Participants can also learn more about Edison State’s 2+2 University Transfer Degrees, which

allow students to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree at Edison State before transferring to a university of choice. The University Transfer degrees in Arts or Sciences may be completed entirely online. Industry partners from Crown and Premier Health will also be in attendance to speak one-on-one with students and parents about the need for skilled workers in the region and available job opportunities. Pizza and light refreshments will be available to those in attendance. Attendees will also be entered to win a three-credit-hour tuition waiver. The first fifty people who register to attend online will be entered into a drawing to win one of ten $25 Amazon gift cards. Register to attend online by visiting www. edisonohio.edu/College. For more information, call 937-778-8600.

GREENVILLE – Gaylen Blosser was presented with the 2018 Kiwanis Citizen of the Year award Wednesday. “It was totally unexpected,” Blosser said of the surprise announcement. Kiwanis Vice President Dale Musser shared a brief history of Blosser’s life. “When he said ‘born in West Liberty,’ I ﬁgured I was the only one in the room” from there, Blosser said. Blosser has a long history of community service in Darke County. “I never felt like I was really serving the community. I was just doing what I enjoy – being around people. I never felt like I was doing anything special.” A U.S. Army veteran, Blosser served from 196870, which included a tour in Vietnam from 196970. In 1979, he moved from Amherst, Ohio to Darke County with his wife Becky and their family to manage PK Lumber in Union City.

While there, Blosser served with many organizations, including president of the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Optimist Club and president of the Retail Merchants Association. Blosser then moved to Greenville where he owned and operated Greenville Lumber and Supply, as well as Englewood Lumber and Supply. He also built several homes in the Greenville area, with his company Diamondbeck, named in honor of his wife. Blosser currently works as sports editor for The Early Bird and Greenville Daily Advocate newspapers, which recently merged under AIM Media Midwest. He was recently appointed as a commissioner with the Darke County Veterans Services Commission, is a board member for both Greenville Kiwanis and the Darke County Crime Stoppers. Blosser also was honored in 2017 as the grand marshal for the Greenville High School Homecoming Parade and is a lifetime member of AMVETS, VFW, American Legion, and the Disabled

Gaylen Blosser has been named 2018 Kiwanis Citizen of the Year. Above, left to right, Early Bird and Daily Advocate Publisher Keith Foutz, Blosser and Kiwanis President Greg Zechar.

American Veterans. He’s an honorary Darke County Sheriff’s Patrol member and attends Northside Community Church. “Gaylen is very deserving of this award for everything he’s done in the community as well as for his service to our country,” said Kiwanis President Greg Zechar. Blosser accepted the award from Zechar and Musser during the regular Wednesday Kiwanis luncheon and meeting. “It’s quite an honor to be recognized by your

peers and to be introduced by my good friend Dale Musser,” Blosser said. Blosser and his wife Becky are parents of two children and grandparents of seven. Son Greg and his wife Charity reside in Columbus with their ﬁve children, Jack, Sam, Leonora, Violet and Ivy. Daughter Stacie and her husband Chris Ward reside in Greenville. Their two children are Cole and his wife Hannah of Cincinnati and Taylor, a student at Indiana Weslyan University.

Students learn ‘the cost of adulthood’ SUSAN HARTLEY

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NEW MADISON – Students from four Darke County schools gathered at Tri-Village High School on Wednesday to participate in Real Money, Real World. The activity provides students with hands-on experiences about the cost of living on their own and evaluating the consequences of their decisions. The program is hosted by the Darke County Education Service Center (ESC) and OSU Extension. Twenty-ﬁve students from Tri-Village, Mississinawa Valley, Ansonia and Arcanum school districts attended what has become an annual event in Darke County for the past six years, said Rhonda Williams, Darke County Extension Educator. Jodi Rinehart, special education supervisor at Darke County ESC says the opportunity to participate in Real Money, Real World activity teaches students “the cost of adulthood.” Students are given a scenario – occupation and family situation and are then given a ﬁgure equivalent to the average monthly salary for their

simulated occupation. Prior to attending Real Money, Real World, classroom lessons teach basic budgeting skills, including learning how to set up checking and savings accounts, pay bills, write checks, and balance a checkbook. During the activity, students take individual budget worksheets and experience the “real world” by talking with local businesses and organizations at booths set up around the auditorium. Purchasing a vehicle and insurance or making decisions concerning healthcare and childcare for their “family,” and learning the difference between necessities and luxuries are all part of Real Money, Real World. If they run into financial difficulty, they have the option of speaking with a financial planner. Tri Village freshman Michael Seger started out with a budget of $3,831. After making all his selections and purchases, he ended up with $1,000 left. “I liked it,” Seger said of the opportunity to experience Real Money, Real World. “I learned how to budget my money.” Mississinawa Valley freshman Duane Husted also enjoyed his experience.

Jodi Rinehart reviews Tri-Village freshman Duane Husted’s completed budget worksheet during Real Money, Real World, hosted by the Darke County Education Service Center and OSU Extension. (Susan Hartley photo)

Husted. who started out with a budget of $2,400, ended up with $92.05 remaining. “I learned how to manage my money,” he said. Bill Nellis, a supervisor for special education with the county’s ESC said the Real Money, Real World “was important” for the young students. “It gives them a chance to use their academic skills and transfer them into practical skills. Help them learn how to stay aﬂoat without going into debt.” Ryan Class with Hittle Buick GMC in Greenville said as students came to purchase transportation, they learned quickly that the vehicle they chose depended upon the size of their family – not what they wanted. Class also

took time to explain the differences between purchasing a new or used car. Besides Hittle’s, local businesses who participated in Wednesday’s event included Family Health, Anthony Wayne (child care), Farmer’s State Bank, Greenville Federal. Booths for some purchases, including insurance, clothing and food purchases, utilities and housing, communication and entertainment were manned by school ofﬁcials as well as Tri-Village SRO, and Darke County ESC staff. Students who ended up with money left over received a PayDay candy bar for their efforts. If they went over budget, they received a piece of Life Savers candy.

On the Trail: Fire Building at DCP GREENVILLE – Fire can play an important role in our camping skill set. Whether it be for cooking, warmth or just camaraderie, campﬁres add to the experience. Join a naturalist on Saturday, March 23 at 1 p.m. at the new Bish

Discovery Center, 404 N. Ohio St., Greenville, to learn the tools and techniques to create a campﬁre for camping, backpacking or backyard smores. This informative, hands-on class will allow you a chance to get famil-

iar with common methods and feel conﬁdent that when you are on the trail, you will have ability start a safe and useful ﬁre. This class will require some short-distance walking and kneeling will be required.

Registration is required for this program and there is a fee of $5. You can register online at darkecountyparks.org/programs or by phone at 937-548-0165. For questions about this or any other park district programs, call 548-0165.

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Scentral Park 5K will be held April 20 at the DC Fairgrounds GREENVILLE - The sixth annual Scentral Park 5K for the Dog Park will be held Saturday, April 20, at the Darke County Fairgrounds beginning at 9 a.m. This race is part of the Darke County Wellness Challenge and encourages participants to run or walk with their dogs. The dogs must be on a leash, in a stroller/wagon or be carried. The entire event will be within the fairgrounds. Prior to the 5K there will be a free Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fun Run at 8:30

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Versailles FFA has successful evaluations

FFA members Sam Gilmore, Austin Timmerman, Kyle Pothast, and Isaac Gilmore competed in the Ag Power Diagnostics competition. Austin and Sam were on the second place team.

County Ag Power Diagnostics Contest VERSAILLES – On Feb. 2, the Versailles FFA participated in the Darke County Agriculture Power Diagnostics contest at Koenig’s in Greenville. The team of Austin Timmerman and Sam Gilmore placed second, the team consisting of Jacob Wuebker and Jon Gehret placed third, and the team consisting of Isaac Gilmore and Kyle Pothast placed ﬁfth in the county. Versailles FFA will advance to the district

contest of Feb. 9. A special thanks to North Star Hardware and Implement, Nathan Mescher, and Russell Wulber, and Puthoff Brothers Mechanics, and Koenig equipment for hosting a practice for the Versailles FFA. Thank you is also extended to Koenig’s for hosting the county contest, and to Russell Wulber and Nathan Mescher for coaching the team.

4-H CLUB NEWS Osgood Jolly

On Dec. 9, the Osgood Jolly 4-H Club had their last meeting of the year opened by President Kurt Meiring. The 4-H Pledge was started by Clarissa Hutchison, and the Pledge of Allegiance was started by Jaimee Hoelscher. Clarissa gave a treasurer’s report and we motioned to pay the bills. Everybody was asked to bring snacks for our Christmas party; we played Christmas and 4-H trivia, with the winners receiving a prize. In another game we played, each person would try to unwrap a gift while wearing a Santa hat and a large pair of silicon oven mitts (to make it more challenging) before next person could roll “doubles” with the dice. We went around the table several times before Abby Bergman got the present opened. Afterwards, we had a gift exchange of $10 which we played a dice game to see what present you received. Finally, we closed the meeting. The ﬁrst meeting of next year will be Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. in the St. Nicholas Church basement. All new members are welcome. Lauren Meiring, reporter Ansonia 4-H

The Ansonia 4-H Club met Feb. 17 at Woodcrest Lanes in Union City. President Olivia Wright called the meeting to order and led the pledges. Roll call was taken by Molly Case, and the members responded with their favorite kind of chocolate. Then ofﬁcer reports were given. In news, the 4-H Recognition & Spring Kick Off on March 3, 2019 at the All Season’s Place at 2 p.m., and the Hands Across Darke - Skating Party is on March 5, 2019 at The Skate Place in Greenville from 6:30-9 p.m. Members were told to wear their 4-H shirts to support their club at the Skating Party. The next meeting will be March 12 at the Ansonia Method-

ist Church and will begin at 7 p.m. Allison Warner, reporter Versailles Busy Beavers

The Versailles Busy Beavers held their meeting on Nov. 11, at McBo’s Bowling Alley. The meeting was called to order by President Brooke with 39 members and five advisors present. Roll call was taken by Ellie asking the members what they are thankful for. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Corynn, and the 4-H Pledge was led by Ellie. The Secretary’s report was read and approved by McKayla with Jenna seconding the motion. The Treasure’s report was read and approved by Madyson with Katie seconding the motion. The members were asked how Chenowith Trails went and if they wanted to go again in future years. The club was informed that 2019 Family Guides are available online, and Deb will have them next meeting for the members. Marlene passed out Trash Bash paperwork to all the members because that is the club’s only fundraiser. Brooke talked about 4-H camp applications, and she also asked if there were any members interested in camp counselor for this coming year. Brooke read a description of the officer’s jobs and then asked who was interested in each office. The club was asked if they wanted to decorate a tree again at the Worch Library to spread the word about the club. Demonstrations were done by Anna showing how to braid hair, Drew showing how to inflate a ball or tire, and Corynn demonstrating how to plant seeds. There was no recreation because there was bowling before the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by Lexi with Lydia seconding the motion. The next meeting will be held on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at the Versailles Healthcare Center. The time has not yet been announced.

VERSAILLES – On Jan. 31, the Versailles FFA participated in the Regional FFA Evaluations. Ofﬁcers that submitted ofﬁcer books included Courtney Batten, Gold Rated Reporter’s Book and Scrapbook which received a 100 percent; Toby George, Gold Rated Treasurer’s Book which received a 100 percent; and Deanna Hesson, Gold Rated Secretary’s Book which received a 100 percent. Courtney, Toby, and Deanna will be recognized at the State FFA Convention. The Versailles FFA Chapter also submitted eight State FFA Degrees. All applications passed Regional evaluations and were submitted to the State FFA Evaluation. Members that submitted State FFA Degree applications were

Caitlyn Luthman, Caden Buschur, Kimberly Winner, Deanna Hesson, Troy May, Ian Gehret, Austin Timmerman, and Jon Gehret. The State FFA Degree is the highest degree the state can bestow on its members. The Versailles FFA Chapter also submitted ﬁve American FFA Degree applications. Their applications passed Regional Evaluations and will now continue on to State Evaluations. The American FFA Degree is the highest degree that the National FFA Organization offers. Members that submitted the American Degree application were David Barlage, Sean Besecker, Jamie Hart, Isaac Gehret, and Sarah Gigandet. The Versailles FFA Chapter also submitted ﬁve

Versailles FFA members earning their state degree included Caden Buschur, Deanna Hesson, and Ian Gehret.

FFA Proﬁciency Award applications. Members that submitted Proﬁciency Applications that will continue on to State Evaluations include Cole Luthman in Poultry Production, and Noah Barga in Goat Production. Jacob Wuebker

also had three proficiency award applications in the area of Diversified Agriculture, Diversified Livestock Production, and Diversified Crop Production. Jacob also applied for the Star in Ag Placement award.

Greenville FFA members receive Chapter Degrees GREENVILLE - On Jan. 10, four members of the Greenville FFA Chapter received their Chapter FFA Degree. This is the highest degree that a chapter can award its members and the second degree awarded by the National FFA Organization and recognizes demonstrated knowledge and achievements in agricultural awareness, leadership, career development and community service programs. To be eligible for the chapter degree, members must be a second year member, have received the Greenhand Degree, have a SAE in progress, participated in chapter activities, led a group discussion for

15 minutes, demonstrated parliamentary procedure, collected 10 hours of community service, and have a satisfactory scholastic record. Each recipient received a Silver FFA emblem pin and a certiﬁcate from the local chapter. Those receiving the Chapter degree this year were Ethan Garland, Reese Hartle, Jesse Lavy and Amy Starnes. The FFA operates on local, state and national levels. Student members belong to chapters organized at the local school level. Agricultural education instructors serve as chapter advisors. FFA is a national youth organization of 653,359

Greenville FFA members who received Chapter Degrees are, from left to right, Reese Hartle, Jesse Lavy, Ethan Garland, and Amy Starnes.

student members preparing for leadership careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture with 8,568 local chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. FFA strives to

make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

Greenville FFA members receive Greenhand Degrees GREENVILLE - On Jan. 10, nine members of the Greenville FFA Chapter received their Greenhand FFA Degree. This is the highest degree that a chapter can award its members and the second degree awarded by the National FFA Organization. This honor recognizes demonstrated knowledge and achievements in agricultural awareness, leadership, and career development and community service programs. To be eligible for this degree, you must be a ﬁrst year member, know the creed and motto, understand the code of ethics, and know how to properly wear the FFA Jacket, know the meaning the FFA Emblem and Colors, and have knowledge of the organization’s history Each recipient receives a Bronze FFA emblem pin and a certiﬁcate from

Earning their FFA Greenhand award are the following Greenville FFA members from left to right: Makayla Pitman, Rileigh Norton, Trinity Frye, Reina Rockey-Gibson, Saige Fellers, Naomi Pieper, and Madison Werner.

the local chapter. Those receiving the Greenhand degree this year included Wyatt Browder, Reina Rockey-Gibson, Saige Fellers, Trinity Frye, Rileigh Norton, Naomi Pieper, Makayla Pitman, Cheyenne Spence, and Madison Werner. The FFA operates on local, state and national lev-

els. Student members belong to chapters organized at the local school level. Agricultural education instructors serve as chapter advisors. FFA is a national youth organization of 653,359 student members preparing for leadership careers in the science, business and technology of agri-

culture with 8,568 local chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. FFA strives to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

Chapter honors Hess, Hesson and Wuebker VERSAILLES – At the Versailles FFA meeting on Jan. 14, three dedicated members were recognized. They were Shiloh Hess, Dalton Hesson, and Laura Wuebker. Shiloh is the daughter of Marcus and Rosanna Hess. Shiloh has participated in Ag Issues, Food Science, and Horse Judging CDEs. She has been actively involved in the Color Run and Health Fair, Fall Harvest Sale, Greenhand Conference, CDE Recognition Luncheon, Farm Day, Blanket the World, FFA

Banquet, Fruit Sales, and numerous other activities. Her SAE consists of growing a garden as well as formerly working at Nature’s Reﬂection. Dalton is the son of Doug and Sherry Hesson. He has participated in the Parliamentary Procedure, Wildlife, Greenhand Quiz, Public Speaking, Job Interview, and is currently doing Ag sales CDE. He has also been actively involved in the National FFA Convention, Greenhand Conference, CDE Recognition Luncheon, State

Convention, Banquet, Farm Day, Fruit Sales, Recreation, Showing at the Darke County Fair and many others. His SAE consists of market rabbits and working at Greenville Ace Hardware. Laura is the daughter of Jeff and Dena Wuebker. Laura has participated in Parliamentary Procedure, Dairy Foods, and is currently doing Ag Sales CDEs. She has been actively involved in the Can Food Drive, Nursing Home Visits, Thank A Farmer Meals, Color Run, EMT Fireﬁght-

er Safety Training, Trash Pick Up, Fall Harvest Sale, Pork and Beef Tent at the Darke County Fair, Shop and Crop, Poultry Days Ag Awareness, Delivering Canned Food, Shopping for Adopt A Family, Fruit Sales, Veterans Program, Greenhand Conference, and numerous other activities. Her SAE consists of showing dairy steers at the Darke County Fair. Members of the Month received a FFA t-shirt and certiﬁcate for being recognized as a member of the month.

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SERVICES OFFERED Call Empire Today® to schedule a FREE inhome estimate on Carpeting & Flooring. Call Today! 1-866-538-7163 LAWN MOWING Residential or Commercial. Senior Discounts-Fair Rates-Fully Insured. Contact Daryl Riffle at 937-459-2173 MOWING, large or small jobs. Also Landscaping, Shrub Trimming, Spraying/Fertilizing, Snow Removal. Reasonable rates. References available. Very dependable. 548-1716, ask for Justin Penny’s House Cleaning. Trustworthy and Dependable. High Quality Service. 15% Off First Clean. Free in Home Estimate. Call or Text 937-564-2016 Lawn care Offering: Clean-ups, Mulching, Mowing, Trimming & more! Call John 937621-0663 PETS Chihuahua Puppies for sale! 1 female & 1 male with mom and dad on site. First shots and dewormed included. $160.00 Call 937-4238129 AGRICULTURE Aerway 15’, w/draw bar tongue, $5000. 937338-6137

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AGRICULTURE WANTING TO RENT OR BUY FARMLAND, CASH OR SHARES. 937-423-4967 Krause field cultivator, model 4118, 22’ wide, HR w/chain harrow, $5500. 937-338-6137 WANTED FARMGROUND TO RENT: $260/acre, SPRING PAYMENT, FERTILITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. (937) 564-6351 Krause field cultivator, model 4218, 21’ wide, HR $4500. 937-3386137 WANTED TO BUY Cars/Trucks, running or not UP TO $500. Free pick-up. 937-423-2703 or 937-621-5809 NO SUNDAY OR HOLIDAY CALLS LIVESTOCK Brown egg laying pullets. 937-526-4541 SPECIAL NOTICES AIRLINES ARE HIRING – Get FAA approved hands on Aviation training. Financial aid for qualified students - Career placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 877-818-0783

SPECIAL NOTICES Attention: Oxygen Users! Gain freedom with a Portable Oxygen Concentrator! No more heavy tanks and refills! Guaranteed Lowest Prices! Call the Oxygen Concentrator Store: 866-288-3671 FOR RENT Brick duplex, Chippewa, Greenville. 2 BR, 1 bath, L/rm, kitchen. W/d hookup. A/c. Stove, microwave, refrig. 1 car garage w/opener. Owner pays water. No Pets/ Metro/Smoking. $650/ mo + deposit. 937-5641658 1 BR near downtown Greenville. Stove, refrig, and AC furnished. Fresh paint & carpet cleaned. Large porch Reference & deposit required $400. 937621-3582 Storage for personal & business use. Penske Truck Rentals. Call Greenville Stor & Lock. 548-1075, 5328 Michelle St Willow Place Apartments - We’re better than ever! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Call 937316-8489. Equal Housing Opportunity

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3 BR 1/2 double in Greenville. Large living room, kitchen, dining room. W/d hookup, appl provided. Resident pays utilities, $525/ mo + deposit. No pets, no smoking. 937-5482397 Nice 2 BR ranch style house in Greenville park. No Pets. $675. 937-447-7845 Small house near Wayne Hospital. Attached garage. Ideal for the mature. Central AC & low utilities. No pets or smoking. 548-7339 3 BR, 1 car garage brick ranch, south end of Greenville. No Pets. No Smoking. $650/mo. 937-548-2397

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SUMMARY: Works with HR Coordinator to effectively manage all administrative duties of the HR/Education Department. The position will be responsible for payroll and assisting the department with such things as auditing, tracking, reporting, invoicing and various other duties to ensure compliance to policies and procedures of Brethren Retirement Community. *For a complete Job Description please contact Kendra Anglero, HR Coordinator If you are interested please contact Kendra Anglero, HR Coordinator Phone #: 937-547-7643 Kendra.Anglero@bhrc.org

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The Village of Arcanum is accepting applications for a seasonal full time pool manager and seasonal part-time lifeguards. Must be 16 years of age or older. Applications are available at the City Building located at 1 Pop Rite Dr, Arcanum, OH. Applications must be returned no later than March 29, 2019. Equal Opportunity Employer

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We have a Production Technician position available at our West Manchester, Oh facility. 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 biosecurity. Contact with other swine is not permitted. $13 per hour starting wage and an excellent benefits package including health insurance, over 3 weeks paid time off, 401K, and much more. EOE. For information about the position call: 615-426-5800 or to apply please email your resume to: careers@genusplc.com

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MISC. FOR SALE Craftsman 26” electric start snowblower, used twice, paid $900, will sell $400. 937-548-3330 AUTOMOTIVE 2012 F150 Crew, 94K $19,995. 2014 Town & Country, 52K $13,995. 2012 Focus $5495. 2008 Focus $4495. 2014 Traverse, 54K $14,995. 2007 G6 $4995. 2011 Ford van, 12 pass., $8995. Buy - Sell - Trade! CountryAutoSalesGreenville. com 548-1337 2002 Ford Taurus, A-1 mechanically, good tires, some rust, interior like new, PRICE REDUCED. $800. 937-692-5446 REAL ESTATE DUPLEX in Ansonia, 308/306 W. Canal St. MISC. FOR SALE Large lot. $55,000. 937Dish Network-Satellite 548-9302, 417-0360 Television Services. GARAGE SALES Now Over 190 channels for ONLY $49.99/ Entire Hall Garage Sale mo! HBO-FREE for one will be held March 21-23 year, FREE Installa- at St. Remy Hall, Rustion, FREE Streaming, sia, Thurs-Fri. 9am-7pm; FREE HD. Add Internet Sat. 9am-Noon; Saturfor $14.95 a month. day all clothing is $4 per bag; all else Half Price! 1-800-219-1271

CHECK OUT THE EARLY BIRD CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE www.earlybirdpaper.com SOPHISTICATED Tudor Architecture in this excellent home on corner lot! 3 BR – main BR has walk-in closet, 2½ BA – owner’s BA has whirlpool tub + glass enclosed shower. Great rm offers gas fireplace. Stainless KIT appliances. Formal DRM. MLS 742664 #4547 NEEDS TLC! 2-ST 5 BR home w/LRM, FRM & DRM. Electric service has been updated. 1-car det. garage. MLS 781593 #4571

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, MARCH 17TH 1:00-2:30 P.M. 103 Rebecca Circle, Englewood Enjoy this 2,166 sq ft open, handicap accessible floor plan. Plenty of storage. Oak cabinets, tile and wood floors, walk in shower, 6 ft windows, 8x8 master closet. HOA makes sure your yard is always mowed in the summer and plowed in the winter.

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BHS announces 2nd quarter honor roll BRADFORD – Bradford High School is pleased to announce its second quarter honor and merit roll.

Penkal, and Ramse Gade 4.0, Kendall Smith Hill 4.0, Maggie TENTH GRADE Manuel 4.0, Cassi – Hailee Baker 4.0, Mead 4.0, DyAliviyah Boggs 4.0, lan Mitchell 4.0, Samantha Brewer Courtney Monnin 4.0, Justin Bryan 4.0, Ethan Reed Honor Roll SIXTH GRADE 4.0, Emma Canan 4.0, Zoe Schwietzer – Owen Canan 4.0, 4.0, Olivia Daugh- 4.0, Austin CrickKiersten Zage Harleman erty 4.0, Abby more, 4.0, Daphne Lavey 4.0, Treyl Manuel 4.0, Kaylin Richard 4.0, Elizabeth Skinner 4.0, BraeCall: Tony Baker den Duff, Madelyn DJ Rose Realty and Associates Guillozet, Emma 937-564-9526 Lavey, Garrett 1303 Chippewa Dr. Leistner, Alaenna Greenville Newton, Olivia Romeril, James 937-547-3077 Weldy, and Megan Wood S E V E N T H GRADE – Owen Beachler 4.0, Tucker Miller 4.0, Tegan Canan, Hudson Hill, Samuel Hill, Call: Deb Rose Karissa Rush, OlivDJ Rose Realty and Associates ia Stollings, Jordan 937-459-2636 Thacker, and Gar1303 Chippewa Dr. rett Trevino Greenville E I G H T H GRADE – Sarah 937-547-3077 Beckstedt 4.0, Isabella Brewer 4.0, Molly Clark 4.0, Logan Daugherty OPEN TODAY MARCH 17TH 4.0, Joshua DerFROM 2 TO 4 PM stine 4.0, Isabella 300 E Third St. Greenville, OH Hamilton 4.0, 2 Story tri-plex on a corner lot. Property has been Landon Monnin well taken care of and has 1- 2 bedroom unit, 4.0, Dalton Reck 1 -1 bedroom unit, and an efficiency. Has been 4.0, Shayleigh remodeled within the last five years. Good cash flow. Owner pays for everything but the electricity. Swick 4.0, Isabelle (780591) Stop in for your personal tour with Burgett, Oakley REALTOR® Shirley Rasor. Brubaker, Bobby OPEN SUNDAY MARCH 17TH Gray, Remington FROM 2 TO 3:30 PM Harleman, Ben 301 Orchard Dr. Greenville, OH Kitts, Mason PerCANCELLED kins, Halley Petty, FROM 1 TO 2:30 PM Courtney Riffell, 6686 Jaysville St Johns Rd. Greenville, OH Dalten Skinner, CANCELLED and Rebecca Sowers NINTH GRADE – Alexis Barhorst 4.0, Aidan Beachler 4.0, Nylani Beireis 4.0, Zoe Brewer 4.0, Macy Bubeck 4.0, BE READY TO BUILD YOUR NEW HOME Rylee Canan 4.0, on the corner of Bur Oak and Aspen! Improved with drilled well; grass; trees; and sidewalks! Macy Cassel 4.0, $30,000. Kaylynn Key 4.0, IN NORTH END OF GREENVILLE this 3 Austy Miller 4.0, bedroom brick ranch at 1229 Northmoor has a 2 car attached garage. $115,000. Jenna Shellabarger COMMERCIAL BUILDING at 5294 Sebring4.0, Hayley Stocker Warner Road has over 5400 sq. ft. of 4.0, Ally Wackler warehouse space; 1185 sq. ft of office space; 4.0, Karissa Weldy 60x90 shop; PLUS foyer and reception area! Newly painted exterior; 3 overhead doors with 4.0, Karli Arboopeners. $325,000. gast, Katelynne SPLIT BEDROOM DESIGN in this 3 bedroom, Clack, Faith Henry, 2 bath brick ranch at 602 Magnolia! Gas fireplace; stainless steel appliances; oak Shawn Jones, Kyle cabinets; walk-in closet in 2 bedrooms. Kissinger, Allie $235,000.

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3 BR-2 BATH BRICK RANCH FOR SALE 169 Royal Oak Drive Greenville, Ohio

1772 Sq. Ft with 3 Bedrooms, 2 full Baths, Family Room with Dining Room, Living Room, Brick LP Fireplace in family room, Enclosed back porch and fenced in back yard, 2 car garage, new roof 4 yrs ago, more pics on FB. To settle estate- sorry no rent to own or land contract Asking $167,500 CALL 937-444-1333 lv msg

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COMMERCIAL BUILDING at 1185 Wayne Avenue has over 7,000 sq. ft. that features 5 units with offices! Ample parking! Previously used as a medical building. $365,000. 5 ACRES M/L with scenic creek running through at 3433 Stingley Road! 3 bedrooms, 2 bath brick ranch has 4 car attached garage PLUS 20X40 building! $250,000. IN PITSBURG this 1½ story home at 222 Lumber has 3 bedrooms and 24x9 enclosed porch! 18x11 utility building included! Mid 50s. IN BRADFORD at 135 E. Church is a 2 bedroom home with a 2 car detached block garage. Miami County. Mid 40s.

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Greenville 1231 Greenmoore Dr. NEW LISTING $122,700. 3 Bed, 1.5 bath, 2 car att. Garage, family room, fenced backyard. (785513) 6527 Westfall Rd. NEW LISTING $227,500. 2 Bed, 2 bath, 3 acre wooded lot, florida room, storage/rec room. (784754) 1004 Harrison Ave. NEW PRICE $47,000. 3 Bed, 1 bath, 2 car det. Garage, double lot, 1.5 story home. Current rental property. (755763) 517 E. Third St $14,500. 3 Bed, 1 bath, home has fire damage, good structure to work with. (781573) Out of greenville 13 Water St. Arcanum $110,000. 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car det. Garage, almost an acre in town. (771245) 210 Baker St. Pitsburg NEW LISTING $189,900. 3 Bed, 1.5 bath, 2 car garage, large deck, pool, pole barn. (783064) 22 N Co Rd 625 E Union City $719,000. 4.29 Acres with two, 40’ x 520’ Pullet houses completely remodeled in 2018. All new poultry equipment. (781661)

Rhynard-Fink Bridge Bids Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the Darke County Commissioners, 520 South Broadway, Greenville, Ohio 45331 until 1:30 PM on April 3, 2019 for the purchase and erection of a prestressed concrete box beam superstructure for Bridge T072-0415, Rhynard-Fink Road over the Wabash River. Bids shall be sealed and plainly marked “Rhynard-Fink Bridge Superstructure.” All bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond in the amount of 100 percent of the bid, or a certified check in the amount of 10 percent of the bid. This is a prevailing wage contract in accordance with the Ohio Prevailing Wage Laws under the State of Ohio, Department of Commerce. At project completion, the bidder must submit all certified payroll reports and all subcontractors’ paid-in-full affidavits. Detailed specifications and bid documents may be obtained at the Office of the Darke County Engineer, 504 South Broadway, Greenville, Ohio 45331. The Board of Darke County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids in the best interest of the County. James P. Surber P.E.,P.S. Darke County Engineer 3/17, 3/24 2T

Kitts, Skipp Miller, Ashlyn Plessinger, and Mikayla Wiskerchen ELEVENTH GRADE – Dalton Bubeck 4.0, Corey Cotrell 4.0, Riley Houser 4.0, Jessica Roth 4.0, Brayden Sanders 4.0, Hunter Beireis, Tristin Booker, Victoria Derstine, Kegan Fair, Madison Fries, Erica Gaynor, Brant Helman, Jaiden Leistner, Jeffrey Martin, Nick Mowery, Shelby Shafer, Jared Shellabarger, and Mercedes Smith T W E L F T H GRADE – Michelle Bixler 4.0, Josiah Brewer 4.0, Shane Bryan 4.0, Marissa Cassel 4.0, Dakata Glick 4.0, Elisa Martinez 4.0, Eric Sanders 4.0, Terick Yohey 4.0, Macie Reck 4.0, Amy Roberts 4.0, Christian Ross 4.0, Jarrett Boggs, Nate Fries, Bianca Keener, Karmen Knepp, Deja Lear, Kassandra Miranda, Jackson Moore, Andrew Moyer, Harrison Stine, Joe Roth, and Alexis Wackler

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SIXTH GRADE – Carleigh Ashby, Avery Helman, Cheyanne Kenworthy, Stephen Stewart, and Grifﬁn Trevino S E V E N T H GRADE – Alani Canan, Selena Gilmore, Maci Hauschild, Macenzy Hemmelgarn, Eric Keener, Savannah Lingo, Peyton Melgaard, Kaylee Richardson-Welch, Elijah Sowers, and Brooke Phillips E I G H T H GRADE – Cheyenne Buchanan, Parker Davidson, Jayden Dues, Tasya Felver, Scout Spencer, and Leah Welch NINTH GRADE – Hope Byrd, Devin Carine, Abby Fike, Caden Jay, Keaton Mead, Devin Miller, and Jarrett Richardson-Welch TENTH GRADE – Jordan Boyer, Makayla Clark, Connor Jones, Hannah Lear, Noah Mowery, Hannah Stine, Jadyn Thacker, and Gage Wills ELEVENTH GRADE – Drew Davidson, Gabe Gill, Caroline Gleason, Kaileigh McGlinch, Savannah Penny, Fischer Spencer, and Jericka Thacker T W E L F T H GRADE – Hunter Lear and Ally Grow NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISSOLUTION TO ALL CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS OF ANSONIA CHRISTIAN CHURCH, AN OHIO NONPROFIT CORPORATION: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1702.48 of the Ohio Revised Code, you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of March, 2019, ANSONIA CHRISTIAN CHURCH, an Ohio nonprofit corporation, by virtue of a resolution of the directors, elected to dissolve and wind up its affairs, and that a Certificate of Dissolution has been duly filed in the Office of the Secretary of State of Ohio. Please contact Marchal & Marchal, Ltd., 116 W. Fourth Street, Greenville, Ohio 45331, (937) 548-1125 with any claims. Jay Kimmell, Director Ansonia Christian Church, an Ohio nonprofit corporation 3/17, 3/24

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Board of Darke County Commissioners, County Administration Building, Greenville, Ohio until 1:30 PM, Wednesday March 27, 2019 for furnishing labor, materials, tools and equipment for the resurfacing of various County and Township roads, and the application of centerline and edge-line markings on various County and Township roads. Each bidder for the resurfacing of various County and Township Roads shall be pre-qualified in accordance with the detailed specifications. The specifications and bid documents for the resurfacing of various County and Township Roads may be obtained for the nonrefundable charge of $25.00 afterMarch 13th, 2019 at the office of the Darke County Engineer, Courthouse Greenville, Ohio 45331. (937-547-7375) The specifications and bid documents for the application of centerline and edgeline markings may be obtained at the same location for no charge. Bidders are advised that all work shall be executed in conformance with the prevailing wage rates of the State of Ohio, and all traffic control shall be in conformance with the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Lack of prequalification or nonconformance with the bid documents shall constitute grounds for bid refusal. A certified check in the amount of 10% or a bid bond in the amount of 100% shall accompany each bid. The Board of Commissioners reserves the rights to refuse or reject any or all bids. Bidder shall submit original and two copies of all submitted bid materials. By order of the Darke County Board of Commissioners this 25nd day of February, 2019 Jim Surber P.E., P.S. Darke County Engineer 3/10, 3/17 LEGAL NOTICE

FOR RENT 2 BR, 1 bath apt. Fam, dining & kitchen, appliances. Basement with w/d hookup. Near downtown Greenville. Nice yard. $580. 937813-5535 IN GREENVILLE: 1 BR upstairs apt, $375. 3 BR upstairs apt, gas/ water paid, $550. NO PETS. 937-548-9302 420 E Third St, upstairs 2 room apt, fridge, stove & utilities included, $450 + deposit. NO PETS! NO SMOKING! 1 bedroom downstairs, fridge, stove, w/d, utilities included, $675 + deposit. Leave message 937-467-5333 or 937547-0536

CITY OF GREENVILLE On March 5, 2019, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: • Ordinance #19-28 supplemental appropriation • Ordinance #19-29 authorize a license agreement with the Friends of Greenville City Park Organization’s Island project • Ordinance #19-30 creating the downtown redevelopment districts 1-6, Dill Oil downtown redevelopment district, Front Street downtown redevelopment district, and the North downtown redevelopment district; declaring the improvement to certain parcels of real property to be a public purpose and exempt from taxation; requiring the owner of the parcels to make service payments in lieu of taxes; specifying the plan for using service payments to promote economic development and job creation; authorizing the execution of an economic development plan; establishing the downtown redevelopment district 1-6 fund, the Dill Oil downtown redevelopment district fund, the Front Street downtown redevelopment district fund, and the North downtown redevelopment district fund for the deposit of such service payments; and approving related matters. • Resolution #19-31 authorizing the S/S Dir. to enter into a contract with Brumbaugh Construction for the North Broadway Improvements project • Resolution #19-32 for completion of North Broadway Improvements project PID 86288 • Resolution #19-33 authorizing the S/S Dir. to enter into an agreement to purchase a Sharpe Mixer to be used by the Water Department. This resolution has an emergency clause. • Ordinance #19-34 determining the necessity of and authorizing the issuance and sale of health care facilities revenue and refunding bonds, series 2019 (Brethren Retirement Community project) of the City of Greenville, Ohio in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $10,000,000; authorizing the execution and delivery of an agreement of lease and a sublease in connection therewith; authorizing the execution and delivery of an assignment of sublease to secure such bonds; authorizing the execution of a bond purchase agreement with respect to said bonds; authorizing the execution of a tax exemption certificate and agreement; authorizing a public hospital agencies agreement and other documents in connection with the issuance of the bonds. This ordinance has an emergency clause. 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 of Council City of Greenville Approved: Eric Brand, Law Director 3/10, 3/17 2T

PAGE 18 March 17, 2019-The Early Bird, www.earlybirdpaper.com In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio In the Matter of Issuance of a Certificate of Title for 2001 Toyota Tundra Case No. 19CVT00108 Notice of Hearing To James Smalley and Old National Bank or other persons having any interest in the following described motor vehicle: You will take notice that an application for issuance of title has been filed by Jason North for the following motor vehicle: 2001 Toyota Tundra Serial NO. 5TBBT44131S193939 The application will be considered by Judge Jonathan P. Hein, Darke County Common Pleas Court, on April 11, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. Any person having an interest in such said motor vehicle should appear at the hearing and prove their interest therein or the title issuance will be granted as requested. Jonathan P. Hein, Judge Jason North, Applicant 3/17, 3/24 2T

LEGAL NOTICE COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE Lisa E. Miller v. Bradley A. Miller, Darke County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division, Case No. 18-DIV-00551 To: Bradley A. Miller, Address Unknown, but whose last address was 528 Monterey Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305: Bradley A. Miller, whose address is unknown and cannot be ascertained with reasonable diligence, is hereby notified that on the 20th day of December, 2018, Lisa E. Miller filed in the Darke County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division, 504 South Broadway, Greenville, OH 45331, a Complaint for Divorce against Defendant Bradley A. Miller. Said case is entitled Lisa E. Miller v. Bradley A. Miller, and is identified on the docker of said Court as Case No. 18-DIV-00551. The Complaint alleges that Plaintiff is entitled to a divorce from Defendant on the grounds of incompatibility and living separate and apart from the other for more than one year, among others, and requests that Plaintiff be awarded and absolute decree of divorce from Defendant Bradley A. Miller.

Greenville Art Guild offers landscape workshop GREENVILLE – The Greenville Art Guild is excited about celebrating our wonderful Darke County Parks this year. In order to encourage artists of all experience levels to explore the parks through painting, they are offering a workshop on painting a scene from one of the Darke County Parks from a photograph. Back by popular demand is local artist Phil Wood who will walk the group through the steps needed to take to set up and paint a landscape painting. This workshop will take place on Saturday, April 6,

Phil Wood is shown assisting a young artist at a recent workshop.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bish Center on Ohio Street in Greenville. The Bish Center is the old Spencer’s Landscaping location, near the miniature golf and VFW.

No experience is necessary and all mediums are acceptable but oil or acrylic would be better suited to this workshop. Please bring your own painting sup-

plies, such as paint, brushes and a standing easel if you prefer. They will provide table easels if you need one. Phil will begin the workshop with a demo on how to begin a landscape painting from a photograph taken at one of the many Darke County Parks. You will have an opportunity to paint a photograph you have taken at one of the parks or choose a photograph taken by a member of the Guild. This member has graciously given his consent for anyone at this workshop to paint from his photo-

graphs. Phil will be available to assist you as you set up your own landscape painting. Phil will demonstrate how to continue painting a landscape and will continue to be available for assistance. Registration is required for this workshop and the cost is $40 for Guild members and $45 for nonmembers. This fee includes gourmet coffee and a catered

lunch. You may call Carolyn Armstrong at 937-526-4192 or Marilyn Banks at 937-423-0630 to register. However, your space will only be assured when they receive your check made out to the Greenville Art Guild. You may mail it to our PO Box 172, Greenville, Ohio 45331. Space is limited so don’t delay. Sign up now and celebrate spring and the Darke County Parks.

Financial Report

The annual financial report of the Darke County Park District for 2018 has been completed. The report is available for inspection at the office of Carol Ginn, Darke County Auditor, Courthouse, 1st Floor, Greenville, Ohio 45331.

LARGE PUBLIC AUCTION SUNDAY MARCH 24TH, 2019 @ 12PM 5419 STATE ROUTE 49 GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331

Defendant Bradley A. Miller shall take notice that he is required to answer said Complaint on or before the expiration of twenty-eight days from the date of the last publication of this notice.

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James S. Detling, Esq. Detling Law Ofﬁces, LLC 421 Public Square Greenville, OH 45331 (937) 316-4800 Attorney for Plaintiff Lisa E. Miller 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 6T

AUCTION

STORAGE UNITS Friday, March 22, 2019 Starting at 5:00 PM

Greenville Stor & Lock 5328 Michelle Rd – Greenville Off Sebring Warner Rd.

Miscellaneous Contents belonging to:

1. Billy Adkins 221 Chestnut St., Greenville, OH 2. David Bey 102 Blackstone Dr., Centerville, OH

GUNS/ANTIQUES/TOOLS/FISHING ITEMS/FURNITURE & MORE STEPHENS 20GA SHOTGUN, WINCHESTER MODEL 1300, EAGLE ARMS AR15, ROSEVILLE 4 BOWL NESTING SET, FISHING TROPHIES, OHIO STATE MEMORABILIA, PYREX, JIM BEAM DECANTERS, VINTAGE COFFEE GRINDER, DVD’S, CD’S, VINTAGE HOOD ORNAMENT, POCKET KNIVES, BELT BUCKLES, ARROW HEAD COLLECTION, NORTH AMERICAN FISHING KNIVES, LURES, REELS, TACKLE BOXES, FISHING POLES, ARTIST CANVAS, PAINT BRUSHES, NEW & VINTAGE TOYS, NIKE SHOES, LARGE SELECTION OF CAST IRON SKILLETS, REVELL MODELS, METAL ADVERTISING SIGNS, LONGABERGER BASKETS, XBOX, BOWFLEX, RIDGEWAY GRANDFATHER CLOCK, VISIO & SONY 40 & 50” FLATSCREEN TVS, TENTS, COOLERS, LAWN CHAIRS, COLEMAN LANTERNS, WADERS, SESSIONS MANTLE CLOCK, COUCH W/ MATCHING LOVE SEAT, ELECTRIC FIREPLACE TV STAND, CORN HOLE BOARDS, SEVERAL QUEEN SIZE BEDS, DRESSERS, KITCHEN TABLE & CHAIRS, LIFT CHAIR, CORNER CABINET, KITCHENAID PINK STAND MIXER, HEATERS, HAMILTON GENERAL MOTORS 25 YR SERVICE CLOCK, LG GLASS MILK BOTTLE, CRAM CO LIGHTED GLOBE, TONKA & TOOTSIE TOYS, RADIO SHACK REMOTE CONTROL SHERMAN TANK, RC COLA WOOD CRATE, WOOD CANISTER NESTING SET, LEGOS, SLEEPING BAGS, NATZI SS KNIFE TOOLS - LG PULLEY, BOSTICH CORDLESS DRILL, DEWALT AIR NAILER, GEAR WRENCHES, CRAFTSMAN CORDLESS DRILL, CLAMPS, SOCKETS, WRENCHES, FILES, PORTER CABLE GRINDER, HAND TOOLS, BLUE POINT SOCKET SET, LOG CHAINS, CIRCULAR SAW, US GENERAL AC MANIFOLD GAUGE SET, SAWZALL, KOBALT IMPACT SOCKETS, SCREWDRIVERS, DEWALT CORDLESS DRILL, HAMMERS, ROLL AROUND TOOL BOX, CRAFTSMAN SOCKET & WRENCH SET.... STILL UNLOADING AND SORTING. MUCH MORE ON AUCTION DAY!!

3. Rosemary Hansen 265 Weavers Ft. Jefferson Rd. Hollansburg, OH

TERMS-CASH, GOOD CHECK OR CREDIT CARD W 4% CONV. FEE. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS. AUCTIONEERS NOTE:THIS IS A NICE CLEAN SALE WITH A LARGE SELECTION OF TOOLS, FISHING ITEMS, COLLECTIBLES, FURNITURE, DECANTERS & MUCH MUCH MORE. GO TO AUCTIONZIP.COM #42900 FOR PICS AND UPDATES. STILL UNLOADING AND SORTING. MORE ITEMS COMING SOON!!!!

4. Jessica Kennedy 104 Euclid Ave., Greenville, OH

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AUCTIONEER, RON CRIST

Items must be removed within 24 hours of Auction.

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 Delinquent Lands Revised Code, Sec. 5721.191

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

Notice of sale under judgment of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes:

In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 18CV00470, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Ann Cottongim, et al., Defendants. Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $7,422.51 (Seven Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Two and 51/100)

In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 18CV00471, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. James E. Buck, et al., Defendants. Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $6,021.91 (Six Thousand Twenty One and 91/100) 417 State Route 722 Gordon, OH P60430835010210100

3629 North Dr.-Wayne Lakes Greenville, OH L80221128020113300

Whereas, such judgement orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of such judgment;

Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff of Darke County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder of an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against each parcel at the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, in the above named County, on Friday, the 22nd day of March, 2019 at 10:00 o’clock A.M., and continuing from day to day thereafter, if any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same terms and conditions of the first sale and at the same time of day and at the same place, on Friday, the 5th day of April, 2019, for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel. TERMS OF SALE: Deposit required for this property: 15% of purchase price Balance due within 30 days after Confirmation. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALL SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL TAX LIEN THAT MAY NOT BE EXTINGUISHED BY THE SALE, AND PURCHASERS OF ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY ARE URGED TO SEARCH THE FEDERAL TAX LIEN INDEX THAT IS KEPT BY THE COUNTY RECORDER TO DETERMINE IF NOTICE OF A FEDERAL TAX LIEN HAS BEEN FILED WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY. Toby L. Spencer Sheriff, Darke County, Ohio 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 3T General Information The Sheriff is issued Orders of Sales from the Clerk of Courts Office. Sales are advertised in The Early Bird once every week for three consecutive weeks. The Sheriff’s Office does not mail or give away a list of properties or information about purchasing foreclosed property. The properties are not available for tour or inspection as the Sheriff’s Office does not have keys to any properties. Prior to the sale, most properties are appraised from the outside only. The property is sold “as is”, caveat emptor (let the buyer beware). The Sheriff’s office does not have information on liens or taxes.

TERMS OF SALE: Deposit required for this property: 15% of purchase price Balance due within 30 days after Confirmation. Buyer acknowledges that the Darke County Engineer has found that no further transfers of this property will be approved without a survey and that buyer will be required to enter into an agreement with the Darke County Engineer to have a new survey and legal description prepared at buyers cost for this property before the engineer will approve this transfer.

In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 18CV00456, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Ralph Jenkins, et al., Defendants. Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $222.25 (Two Hundred Twenty Two and 25/100) .246 Acres on Greenville Nashville Rd. Greenville, OH F24021232000023002 Whereas, such judgement orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of such judgment; Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff of Darke County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder of an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against each parcel at the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, in the above named County, on Friday, the 22nd day of March, 2019 at 10:00 o’clock A.M., and continuing from day to day thereafter, if any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same terms and conditions of the first sale and at the same time of day and at the same place, on Friday, the 5th day of April, 2019, for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel. TERMS OF SALE: Deposit required for this property: 15% of purchase price Balance due within 30 days after Confirmation.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALL SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL TAX LIEN THAT MAY NOT BE EXTINGUISHED BY THE SALE, AND PURCHASERS OF ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY ARE URGED TO SEARCH THE FEDERAL TAX LIEN INDEX THAT IS KEPT BY THE COUNTY RECORDER TO DETERMINE IF NOTICE OF A FEDERAL TAX LIEN HAS BEEN FILED WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY.

Toby L. Spencer Sheriff, Darke County, Ohio 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 3T

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

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

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WSU’s fall graduates

DAYTON – Wright State University has released its graduate list from its fall 2018 commencement ceremony. Nearly 1,700 students earned degrees at Wright State University’s 2018 fall commencement ceremony. The list of graduates includes students who completed degree requirements during the 2018 summer and fall semesters. Local graduates include: Matthew Anderson, Greenville, Baccalaureate Degree Computer Science; Makayla Berger, Yorkshire, Associate Degree Technical Study; Joshua Borchers, Versailles, Baccalaureate Degree

Accountancy; Alex Brooks, Union City, Baccalaureate Degree Accountancy; Lindy Cummings, Greenville, Baccalaureate Degree Nursing; Reed Denlinger, Laura, Baccalaureate Degree Mechanical Engineering; Austin Didier, Versailles, Associate Degree Business & Administration; Jonathan Edwards, Greenville, Baccalaureate Degree Sports Science; Paige Holsapple, Versailles, Baccalaureate Degree Accountancy; Derek Kaiser, Rossburg, Baccalaureate Degree Technical and Applied Studies; Ryan Knapke, Versailles, Baccalaureate Degree Management; Ryan Knick, Arcanum,

Greenville High School Career Tech December SOM

Masters Degree Business; Elizabeth Kniesly, Arcanum, Baccalaureate Degree Organizational Leadership; Ryan Koeller, Gettysburg, Baccalaureate Degree Computer Science; Marshall Leichty, Greenville, Baccalaureate Degree Finance; Lacie Mueller, Yorkshire, Associate Degree Technical Study; Cindy Munchel, New Paris, Masters Degree Principalship; and Chelsea Skidmore, Union City, Baccalaureate Degree Technical and Applied Studies

DEFIANCE – Each semester, Deﬁance College recognizes students

ONLINE ONLY AUCTION

FRIDAY MARCH 22ND, 2019 – 3:00 P.M. RICHARD EDWARDS AUCTIONEER

Auctioneers Note – This auction is online only, we will not be on site during the auction. Preview will be Thursday March 21st, 2019 from 1:00 P.M to 3:30 P.M. Located at 211 Windermere Dr. Greenville, OH. Pick up time will be March 25TH, 26TH, & 27TH, from 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Bring paid receipt for pick up. Go to edwardsauctions.com for more information and pictures. Featuring Live Audio & Video so you can bid at home or on the go with your smart phone or tablet. Go to www.edwardsauctions.com or auctionzip.com; enter auctioneer ID # 3426 at the bottom of the page.; click on the current auction date; click on bid now button to enter auction ANTIQUES-COLLECTIBLES- BEARS MILL POTTERYFURNITURE- APPLIANCES-GARAGE ITEMS TERMS- Invoices sent to your email, pay via paypal. Must bring paid receipt for pick up. Auctioneer licensed in Ohio. Auction held ONLINE ONLY, not at location, not available to preview during the auction.

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GREENVILLE – Students of the month for December 2018 from Greenville Senior High Career Tech Center are Riley Slade and Cheyenne Knisley. Selections were made by high school staff based on service, reliability, and achievements in their Career Tech program. Riley is a senior in the Engineering program at GHS. He is a very diligent student. He is always on time to class, is a willing participant in all classroom activi-

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ties, is a leader in group activities, and is the Engineering Club treasurer. Riley has perfect attendance and strives to do well in all of his classes. Riley is also a member of the varsity wrestling team. Cheyenne, a junior in the Med Tech program at GHS, works extremely hard for her accomplishments, even when

it does not come easy to her. She plugs away and asks questions to get a better understanding of class content. Cheyenne works well with others in class and puts time in out of class in order to be successful. Cheyenne has proven herself to be a hard-working, trustworthy, and reliable student. Both students are very deserving of this award for

Shown are Riley Slade and Cheyenne Knisley.

December 2018. The students received a plaque, special parking

space, and a gift certiﬁcate donated by the Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe.

AU C T I O N E E R D I R E C T O R Y Midwest

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who have attained an outstanding level of academic excellence by naming them to either the Dean’s list or the school honors list. The honors list is for students achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and enrolled in 6-11 semester hours for which letter grades are given. Students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and are enrolled in 12 or more semester hours for which letter grades are given are named to the Dean’s list. Colton L. Hines, of Ansonia, was named to the Dean’s List. Haley S. Patty, of Bradford, was named to the Honor’s List.

Mike Baker Auctioneer/Broker 220 E. 4th St., Greenville, OH

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TRIPLE H SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION SAT. APRIL 6, 2019 @ 9:00 A.M. 5239 S ST RT 49 GREENVILLE OHIO 45331

NOW ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS FOR OUR SPRING AUCTION! PLEASE CALL GRANT BUSSEY AUCTIONEER @ 937-564-6250 or EMAIL gbusseyauctioneer@privategarden.org OR CONTACT JASON HOFACKER @ 937-248-1818.

Tractors: JD 8450, PTO, 3-point, quick hitch, LED lights, 4300 hrs.; JD 4010 diesel; IH 574 w/loader; 1957 AC D17 4800 hrs.; 48 Massey Harris 30; Combines: 91 JD 9500 3600 sep. hrs/4000 eng. hrs.; Case IH 1666 3777 hrs. good tires; Skidsteer: NH L160 SuperBoom, 5058 hrs.; Sprayers: Hagie 8240 sprayer 60’ booms,440 Raven controller,w/trailer; Kuker pull type sprayer; Planters: JD 7000 4-row, 30”, liquid fert.; JD 7000 4-row wide, w/harrow, precision meters, dry fert.; Trucks: 1990 L-8000 Ford tndm. axle w/20’ grain bed, Shurco roll tarp,air brakes; Ford F-750 plow truck w/salt spreader; Trailer: 375 bushel grain trailer, hyd. dump; Wagons: Killbros 350 gravity bed/10-ton gear; JM250 bushel gravity bed, 10-ton gear w/ truck tires; (2) Franklin hopper wagon; 125 bu. hopper wagon; center dump hopper wagon; flair box wagon-JD gear w/ hyd. hoist, very nice; Augers: 72x8 Mayrath auger, swing away, hyd. lift.; Conveyors: 32’ Viking bale conveyor; 32’ bake elevator; Drills: IH 620 press wheel drill w/grass seeder; IH 620 14’ drill; IH 5100 w/press wheels, 21X7; Crust Buster 4615, 15’ no-till; IH 5400, 10’ no-till bean 15” spacing; Moldboard Plows: IH 720 5-bottom spring reset ; White 549 ARS 5 bottom; IH 720 ARS 5 bottom; IH 720 toggle trip 5-bottom; Oliver 3 bottom, 3-point; JD 3 bottom, 3-point; Ford 3 bottom, semi-mount; IH 420 2 bottom, 3-pt.; Tillage Equip: JD hyd. fold field cultivator; M&W EarthMaster 4-shank ripper; Taylor Way 9 shank disk chisel; MF 11 shank chisel plow; Steiger 7 shank chisel plow; Krause 1900 Series 24’ disk w/hyd. fold; Oliver 10’ wheel disk; 5’ King Kutter 3-pt. disk; Case IH 183 6-row cultivator; IH 133 8-row cult., hyd. fold; DMI 30’ crumbler; DMI 23’ rolling basket; Brillion 25’ vert. fold packer; Brillion 16’ end transport packer; Brillion 12’ cultipacker; 12’ drag chain harrow; JD 400 28’ rotary hoe; JD 400 25’ flat-fold rotary hoe; JD 400 15’ rotary hoe; JD 400 15’ rotary hoe; Fertilizer Equipment: DMI 2800 Nutri-Placer, 11 row 28% applicator; pair 200 gal. saddle tanks; Balers: NH 275 baler w/thrower; MF #12 square baler; Cornpicker: N.I. 323 1-row; Livestock Equipment: Arts-Way 320 grinder-mixer; JD tandem axle feed buggy; N.I. 364 tandem axle manure spreader; 12’ steel bunk feeders for calves; Mowers: JD MX 8, 3 pt., 8’ bush hog; 6’ heavy-duty 3-pt. bush hog; NH 7’ sickle mower; Brady 1680 16’ flail mower; Misc. Equip.: Kwik-Way skid steer blade; Land Pride RBT1572 3-pt. blade; Woods post hole auger; Tillers: WAC 4’ 3-pt. tiller; Caroni 5’ tiller; new 4’, 3-pt. tiller; new 5’, 3-pt. tiller; new 6’, 3-pt. tiller; Golf cart, electric w/John Deere paint scheme; 8X30 office trailer; Lawnmowers: (2) new Country Clipper 60” commercial mowers w/full warranty; 2018 Country Clipper XLT, 60” deck, 29.9 hrs., demo w/warranty; Boulevard, 54” deck, demo unit w/full warranty; Lunch Stand will be provided by the Tri-Village FFA alumni. Proceeds will go to the FFA. Financing available through Ag Direct/ Shipping available through Triple H Farm Equipment. Online bidding powered by ProxiBid, Conditions apply, *ALL ONLINE BUYERS ARE SUBJECT TO BUYERS PREMIUM**; Terms of Auction: Cash or check with proper ID. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, & American Express all accepted with 4% clerking fee. Bussey Brothers Auction Service, LLC does not assume responsibility or liability for accidents, items after purchased, no shows or equip not accurately represented. All purchases are “As-is, Where-is”. Statements made sale day take precedence over printed material. Auctioneers are licensed and bonded in Ohio More photos & info @www.auctionzip.com – Auctioneer # 47130 This is only a partial listing more items will be consigned by day of auction!

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Auctioneers: Grant Bussey, Grant Nicodemus, Bill Roll, Trey Nicodemus, & Austin Miller. Auctioneers Note: Auction will start promptly at 9:00 A.M. with small items selling between 9:00-9:30. For any questions on order of sale or online bidding please contact Grant Bussey Auctioneer@ 937-564-6250. Thank you!

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AUTOMOTIVE MARKET

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AUTOMOTIVE MARKET

Civic theater to present Cinderella GREENVILLE – Darke County Civic Theater will be presenting a full length family production of “Cinderella” on March 23, 7 p.m., and March 24, 2 p.m., at St. Clair Memorial Hall, 215 W 4th St., Greenville. This charming tale is narrated by Thelma (Georgia Wetzel) and Louise (Katelyn Conway), two old ladies from the swamps of Louisiana. Beautiful Ella (Grace Krauss) has been forced into domestic servitude by her jealous stepmother (Heather Voisard) and ugly stepsisters (Olivia Wetzel and Sarah Crumrine), though she keeps a positive outlook with the help of her three chatty mice friends, Ben (Cody Reed), Jerry (Karrah Hayslip) and Alfy (Maia Wisner) as well as the family dog, Brutus (Tyler Howell). The King and Queen (Sam Ploch & Eliza-

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beth Moss) decide it’s time for the prince (Erick Lee) to get married and invite every young maiden in the kingdom to the Royal Ball. With the help of a forgetful, but funny Fairy Godmother (Nancy Miltenberger), Ella (now Cinderella) instantly catches the Princes eye. As the clock strikes midnight, Cinderella races from the castle in an attempt to get home before the last strike. In her haste, she loses her slipper and the Prince is left to search for his love. Will he ﬁnd her and live happily ever after? The performance also features Parker Francis, Abby Krauss, Molly Krauss, Emma Miller, Wyatt Reed, Jessica Setser Anna Stump, Abigail Voisard and Amelia Zimmer. The show is di-

rected by Chris Chapa, with assistant director Connie DeSchepper. Laura Francis, Lacey Snyder and Kylie Voisard are tasked with the job of stage managers and Nicole Scott acts as the producer. Tickets can be purchase until March 22 by visiting Readmore’s Hallmark, 524 S Broadway St., Greenville, Monday–Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $7 presale or $10 at the door. There will not be reserved seating, as seating will be based on ﬁrst come, ﬁrst serve basis. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to show time. For more information, visit DCCT’s website at www.darkecountycivictheater.org or email darkecountycivictheater@ gmail.com.

Hunter Education offered GREENVILLE – A Hunter Education Course is required for all ﬁrst-time hunters who have not held a previous license; it’s also required for hunters who have hunted using an Apprentice License for three years. A Hunter’s Education Course is being offered at the Darke County Park’s Nature Education Center on State Route 502 on Saturday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, March 31 from 1-6 p.m. or

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2018 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4X4, 5.3L V8, leather, all power, like new, blue, 45,670 miles......................... $45,995 .........$44,500 2017 CHEVY EQUINOX PREMIER FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, leather, loaded, super nice, white, 43,234 miles ........................................................................................................................ $22,995 .........$21,900 2017 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO DOUBLE CAB LT 4WD P.U., 5.3L V8, one owner, loaded, like new, red, 15,463 miles ........................................................................................................................... $33,995 .........$32,500 2017 CHEVY EQUINOX PREMIER FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., heated leather, loaded, like new, gray, 38,202 miles .......................................................................................................................... $23,995 .........$22,500 2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN GT,, 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, exc. cond., gray, 48,378 miles .......... $19,995 .........$18,500 2017 CHEVY EQUINOX LT FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, loaded, super nice, gray, 41,156 miles .......................................................................................................................... $19,995 .........$18,900 2017 CHEVY EQUINOX LT FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, loaded, like new, black, 27,111 miles .......... $20,995 .........$19,900 2017 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4WD, 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, exc. cond., black, 56,673 miles ..................... $39,995 .........$38,500 2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN GT,, 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, super nice, black, 47,084 miles ........................................................................................................................ $22,995 .........$18,900 2016 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT CREW CAB 4X4 P.U. Z71, 5.3L V8, one owner, exc. cond., siren red, 25,820 miles................................................................................................................... $32,995 .........$31,900 2016 CHEVY EQUINOX LTZ FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, loaded, one owner, exc. cond., maroon, 50,539 miles .................................................................................................................... $20,995 .........$19,500 2015 CHEVY EQUINOX 2LT FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, exc. cond., gray, 50,217 miles ........... $17,995 .........$16,500 2015 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT EXT. CAB 4x4 P.U., 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, one owner, very nice, silver, 30,797 miles ........................................................................................................ $29,995 .........$28,500 2015 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT CREW CAB, 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, one owner, loaded, exc. cond., red, 38,156 miles ......................................................................................................... $31,995 .........$30,500 2015 NISSAN ROUGE SV AWD, 2.5L 4 cyl., one owner, all power, exc. cond., silver, 77,849 miles ..... $17,995 .........$16,900 2015 GMC ½ TON SIERRA SLE EXT CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, Z71 Suspension, one owner, loaded, like new, black, 33,792 miles ......................................................................................................... $31,995 .........$30,900 2015 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO CREW CAB LT 4WD P.U., 5.3L V8, leather, one owner, loaded, super nice, silver, 44,363 miles ...................................................................................................... $31,995 .........$29,900 2014 CHEVY ¾ TON SILVERADO LS EXT. CAB 4X4 P.U., 6.0L V8, one owner, well equipped, exc. cond., black, 163,327 miles .................................................................................................... $19,995 .........$18,500 2014 GMC ½ TON SIERRA SLT CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, red, 70,859 miles .... $30,995 .........$29,900 2014 GMC ½ TON SIERRA SLE CREW CAB 2WD P.U., 4.3L V6, all power, very nice, black, 100,757 miles ...................................................................................................................... $22,995 .........$21,900 2014 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT DOUBLE CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, one owner, loaded, super nice, black, 41,386 miles...................................................................................................... $27,995 .........$26,900 2014 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, one owner, leather, loaded, exc. cond., red, 45,561 miles ......................................................................................................... $30,995 .........$29,500 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX LTZ FWD, 3.6L V6, leather, one owner, loaded, super nice, crystal red, 53,627 miles ................................................................................................................ $20,995 .........$19,500 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX LTZ FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 73,764 miles.............................................................................................................................. $17,995 .........$16,900 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX LTZ FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, loaded, exc. cond., crystal red, 73,013 miles ................................................................................................................ $18,995 .........$17,900 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX LT FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, sunroof, loaded, super nice, white, 71,441 miles ........................................................................................................................ $18,995 .........$17,500 2013 GMC TERRAIN SLT AWD, 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., white, 110,314 miles ...................................................................................................................... $14,995 .........$13,500 2013 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT EXT. CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, all power, exc. cond., maroon, 109,583 miles .................................................................................................................. $19,995 .........$18,900 2011 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO EXT. CAB 4x4 P.U., 5.3L V8, one owner, loaded, very nice, blue, 119,819 miles ........................................................................................................................ $15,995 .........$14,900 2009 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT FWD, 3.6L V6, all power, exc. cond., silver, 173,157 miles ....................... $6,995 ...........$5,900 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY VAN, 3.5L V6, leather, loaded, good cond., silver, 235,438 miles........................ $6,995 ...........$5,900 2007 JEEP COMPASS SPORT 4X4, 2.4L 4 cyl., sunroof, very nice, green, 125,722 miles ....................................................................................................................... $5,995 ...........$4,900 2007 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT CREW CAB 2WD, P.U., 5.3L V8, all power, good condition, black, 199,709 miles ...................................................................................................................... $10,995 ...........$9,900 2007 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT, EXT. CAB 2WD, P.U., 5.3L V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 141,575 miles .................................................................................................. $11,995 .........$10,500 2006 DODGE RAM 2500 CREW CAB SLT 4X4 P.U., 5.7L Cummins Diesel, Big Horn Edition, lift kit, sharp, silver, 151,582 miles............................................................................................................ $21,995 .........$20,500 2006 GMC ENVOY XL DENALI 4WD, 5.3L V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, very nice, gray, 199,889 miles .............................................................................................................................. $8,995 ...........$7,500 2006 CHEVY COLORADO Z71 4X4 CREW CAB, 3.5L 5 cyl., all power, good cond., white, 228,586 miles ..............................................................................................................................$8,995 ........... $7,900

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2006 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, all power, very nice, black, 102,187 miles ...................................................................................................................... $13,995 .........$12,500 2005 BUICK RENDEZVOUS FWD, 3.4L V6, all power, good cond., blue, 139,557 miles........................ $6,995 ...........$5,900 2005 CHEVY ½ TON SUBURBAN LT 4WD, 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, good cond., beige, 261,369 miles ........................................................................................................................ $8,995 ...........$7,500 2005 CADILLAC SRX AWD, 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., diamond white, 154,592 miles ....................................................................................................... $10,995 ...........$9,500 2004 CHEVY TAHOE Z71 4X4, 5.3L V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, good cond., beige, 224,739 miles ........................................................................................................................ $6,995 ...........$5,500 2004 CADILLAC SRX AWD, 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, good cond., beige, 105,466 miles ...................... $7,995 ...........$6,900 2004 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS 4WD, 4.2L, 6 cyl., all power, exc. cond., blue, 148,224 miles .......................................................................................................................... $6,995 ...........$5,900 2004 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, one owner, loaded, fair condition, black, 342,618 miles .................................................................................................. $8,995 ...........$7,900 2002 CHEVY ½ TON SUBURBAN LT 4WD, 5.3L, V8, leather, loaded, good cond,. red, 231,470 miles ........................................................................................................................... $7,995 ...........$4,900 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LTZ 4X4, 4.2L, 6 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 215,294 miles .................................................................................................................... $6,995 ...........$5,900 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT 2WD, 4 dr., one owner, cloth seats, loaded, exc. cond., beige, 182,686 miles ........................................................................................................................ $9,995 ...........$8,900 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LXI VAN, 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, very good cond., maroon, 165,697 miles .................................................................................................................... $3,995 ...........$2,500 2001 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT REG CAB 4X4 P.U., 3.9L V6, loaded, fair cond., red, 171,545 miles ........................................................................................................................... $4,995 ...........$3,900 2000 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT EXT. CAB 4X4 P.U., 4.7L V8, loaded, very nice, white, 167,762 miles ........................................................................................................................ $6,995 ...........$5,900 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER ESTATE VAN, 3.3L V6, leather, loaded, fair cond., maroon, 150,889 miles .................................................................................................................... $2,995 ...........$1,900 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN, cloth seats, all power, nice cond., green, 160,151 miles..................... $6,995 ...........$5,900

CHEVROLET

2018 CHEVY IMPALA PREMIER, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, exc. cond., black, 31,874 miles ........................................................................................................................ $24,995 .........$23,900 2017 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 4 dr., 1.4L 4 cyl., loaded, exc. cond., silver, 46,522 miles .............................. $16,995 .........$15,500 2017 CHEVY MALIBU LS, 4 dr., 1.5L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., silver, 43,214 miles......................... $17,995 .........$16,500 2017 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.6L V8, all power, exc. cond., pepperdust, 40,800 miles .................... $19,995 .........$17,900 2016 CHEVY CRUZE PREMIUM, 4 dr., 1.4L 4 cyl., leather, loaded, super nice, white, 52,338 miles...................................................................................................... $16,995 .........$15,500 2016 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 1.5L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond,. black, 44,973 miles ......................... $17,995 .........$16,500 2014 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 2.5L, 4 cyl., one owner, loaded, exc. cond., champagne silver, 54,491 miles ..................................................................................................... $15,995 .........$14,900 2010 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 118,206 miles ........................................................................................................................ $11,995 ...........$9,900 2008 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 167,922 miles .................................................................................................................. $10,995 ...........$9,500 1989 CHEVY CAMARO IROC Z28 COUPE, 5.7L V8, T-Tops, loaded, show car, white, 63,899 miles ........................................................................................................................ $18,995 .........$17,500 1979 CHEVY CAMARO SHOW CAR, 5.7L V8, nicely equipped, super nice, red, 833 miles since restoration ..................................................................................................... $18,995 .........$17,500

OTHER MAKES

2018 CHRYSLER 300 AWD, 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, super nice, black, 28,612 miles ........................ $23,995 .........$22,500 2017 HYUNDAI SONATA, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., nicely equipped, exc. cond., gray, 49,823 miles .......................................................................................................................... $14,995 .........$13,900 2017 BUICK VERANO, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., loaded, exc. cond., white, 52,584 miles ................................. $16,995 .........$14,900 2013 FORD FUSION SE, 4 dr., 1.6L 4 cyl., loaded, exc. cond., blue, 49,858 miles ............................... $12,995 .........$11,900 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING LIMITED CONVERTIBLE, 3.5L V6, leather, loaded, sharp, maroon, 112,081 miles .................................................................................................................... $7,995 ...........$6,500 2008 MERCURY MILAN PREMIER, 4 dr., 3.0L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, beige, 69,814 miles ........................................................................................................................ $10,995 ...........$9,500 2007 AUDI A4 QUATTRO, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, very nice, black, 177,453 miles ........................................................................................................................ $5,995 ...........$4,500 1999 FORD MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE, 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, sharp, gray, 68,000 miles .......................................................................................................................... $10,995 ...........$9,900 1994 JAGUAR XJS CONVERTIBLE, 4.0L 6 cyl., leather, loaded, show car, maroon, 52,066 miles .................................................................................................................... $17,995 .........$16,500

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