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ANSONIA – Monday, Nov. 9 was a typical fall school day at Ansonia Elementary. Until student dismissal time arrived. Safety Patrol leaders Peyton Beam and Carrie Rhoades were at their assigned posts – Peyton outside of the playground doors, while Carrie stood inside the door getting ready to assist elementary students exiting the building to either board school buses or walk home. Peyton, a sixth-grader, said he noticed something a little different. “There was a man walking on the blacktop and no one is allowed to walk on the blacktop,” he recalled. Realizing something just might be up, Peyton, a Safety Patrol captain, immediately told Carrie, a Safety Patrol major, that he had a concern. “I looked out ﬁrst to see if they (students) were OK, and then contacted Mom (Leslie Rhoades), our Safety

Patrol adviser. We just folAUCTION REAL ESTATEwe’re lowed the procedures allowed to do,” Carrie ex- N APRIL 9th 2016 12:00 NOO plained. Using his Walkie-Talkie, Peyton also alerted fellow Safety Patrol member Tytus Gasper, who was assigned to be at the crosswalk on the other side of the blacktop area. TODAY! “OPEN “I asked Tytus if he 1-2:30” knew him (the man),” Peyton said, before alerting Ansonia sixth-graders Peyton Beam and Carrie Rhoades will be the rest of the safety patrol. recognized for their work as Safety Patrol officers when they receive the Peyton also told two of the AAA Lifesaver Award in May. (Susan Hartley photo) bus drivers about what he adults things. What they did was seeing and they imme- buses. diately responded. S LEE PECK ESTATE Although the Safety Pa- got the proper people idenJAME Due to the parked posi- trol students were not aware tified and involved.” For their work that day, tion of the school buses, of the details of the situation BLUE in which they found them- Peyton and Carrie have Leslie Rhoades explained, SPRUCE REALTY Peyton had a view of the selves taking part, they do been named two of 11 Safety rear portion of the black- know they assisted in stop- Patrol officers from around top the bus drivers did not ping what could have been the entire country to receive a violent incident from hap- the prestigious AAA Lifehave. saver Award. They will travWhile safety patrol mem- pening at their school. The domestic situation el to an awards banquet in bers were following their procedures, building Prin- that took place Nov. 9 is still Dayton in May, along with cipal Krista Stump notified moving through the court other Ansonia Safety PaOfficer Frank Shapiro of the system, explained Leslie trol students who have been Ansonia Police Department, Rhoades, who also works nominated for the AAA’s who also was parked out as the elementary’s music Outstanding Safety Patroller of the Year. Peyton and front of the school build- teacher. “They followed a simple Carrie, along with fellow ing. Shapiro and Stump made contact with the man procedure,” Leslie Rhoades sixth-graders Kristine Shanin question, refusing him said. “They weren’t afraid. er, Aubrey Noggler, Landyn entry into the school or the A lot of kids are afraid to tell Pace and Tytus Gasper are

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nominees for the patroller of the year award. “I think this is an example of the quality place we have here in Ansonia,” Stump said. “This program builds leadership and responsibility.” Stump said third-graders who want to become part of the Safety Patrol are required to apply and write a paragraph telling why they want to join. Stump remembers the paragraph submitted by then thirdgrader Carrie Rhoades, who saw several older siblings serve their school as Safety Patrol ofﬁcers. “She wrote ‘I don’t want to let my family down,’” Stump recalls. “That tells you the importance of serving the kids place on the patrol. This is a good thing kids want to be part of. It has a reputation.” Ansonia Elementary is no stranger to earning recognition by the AAA. Last year, now seventh-grader Leann Ressler was chosen at the Outstanding Safety Patroller of the Year – for the entire United States. And the year prior, former gym teacher Rick Kies was

named the Safety Patrol Adviser of the Year for his 35 years of working with Ansonia’s Safety Patrol program. “This was an extraordinary year for the program, with the quality of submissions and number of award recipients being a direct reflection of the hard work clubs put forth in 2015 to promote AAA’s School Safety Patrol and bring greater recognition to the awards program,” said AAA National Traffic Safety Advocacy Manager Rhonda Shah. At Ansonia this school year, Leslie Rhoades said there are 34 students in fourth, fifth and sixth grades who are serving as Safety Patrol members. When asked what they think about how they handled the situation outside their school building on Nov. 9 and being recipients of the AAA’s Lifesaving medal, Carrie said she felt “good because that little action we did made a big impact on others.” And Peyton summed it up by stating: “Basically, it’s kind of common sense.”

Choir class presents check to Desiree Anders (center left) and her mother Starla Cates (center right) . (Chelsea Whirledge photo)

GHS Girls Glee, classmates say ‘good-bye’ to Desiree 2016 State Champion Slammers

Slammers earn state championship RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY – Long after Darke County’s high school teams bowed out of the state basketball tournament there was still one team putting everything they had into every game with the hope of coming home with Darke County’s lone state basketball championship for 2016. For the ﬁfth consecutive year, the Slammers, one of three Special Olympic teams representing Darke County, made it to the ﬁnal four in the state tournament. Unlike the previous four years, this year’s team earned their gold medals and an opportunity to hoist the State Championship Trophy.

The Slammers took the championship with a 5037 victory over the Columbus Comets. They earned an opportunity to play for the championship with a 50-18 victory in the semiﬁnal game. Coach Todd Leonard is in his second year of coaching the Slammers and admitted he changed his perspective going into this year. Last year Leonard said he tried to teach his players offense and defense. This year he went back to the fundamentals of basketball. “They really started to take off with that. We tried to encourage them all the time – no matter if they made something, missed something, made a bad play, I just tried to encourage them so they didn’t get down and I told them to have fun,” he

said. Making it to the ﬁnals again this year was not easy. Although the team had several returning players, Coach Leonard said, “We had to work hard, every practice. I told them they always had to be hustling. Whether they do good, they do bad, as long as you’re hustling, win or lose, it doesn’t matter to me.” Coaching the Slammers has given Leonard a different perspective on things. “Things I would normally take for granted…” He paused a moment and continued, “They come out here and this is the world to them. It makes me appreciate more things in my life.” In addition to Leonard, the Slammers are also coached by Eric Griggs.

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GREENVILLE – On her ﬁnal day of class, Greenville freshman Desiree Anders was surprised with a ‘good-bye’ party during choir class on March 18. During the party, the GHS Girls Glee presented a check for $545.67 to Anders and her mom, Starla Cates. According to Girls Glee member and GHS junior Leslie Miller, the group raised the money during ‘Spirit Week’ at the school to help pay for some of the family’s medical expenses at Dayton Children’s Hospital. “I just met Desiree this year and she has completely touched my heart,” said Miller. “There are some people in life that make you laugh a little louder, smile a little bigger and live just a little bit better.”

Anders was diagnosed with T-Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma after she was taken to the emergency room in July 2014. The teen had severe vomiting and constipation and appeared to have some kind of stomach virus, according to her mother. While being examined by medical staff, they soon discovered a mass in Desiree’s chest while doing an X-ray of her stomach. Additional masses were later found on her kidneys while performing an ultrasound. Today, Desiree is in the ‘maintenance phase’ of the disease and is cancer free. According to her mom, Anders has a “positive attitude” and is in “good spirits.” She still has chemotherapy once a month and has to go in for a spinal tap every 90 days to make sure she remains a healthy teenager. The treatments will be ﬁnished, if all goes as planned, this time next

year. There has been much community support for young Desiree since learning of the life-threatening illness. In addition to the GHS Girls Glee Choir, money has been raised by the Greenville cheerleaders, annual Burn Dog Poker Run and Greenville High School Student Council. “The Greenville community has been amazing to us,” Cates told The Early Bird. “We really hated to leave, but the good part is we didn’t move too far away.” Cates proudly noted that even through all the struggles, Desiree is still keeping her grades up and at last check reported all A’s and B’s. After ﬁnishing the school day Friday, Anders moved with her family to the Franklin Monroe School District where she began class on Monday morning.

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GREENVILLE POLICE BEAT

Greenville Police respond to overdose and domestic incidents Overdose

On March 14, ofďŹ cers responded to a call of a drug overdose in the 200 block of Anderson. Upon arrival, an ofďŹ cer found Trent Walker lying in the upstairs bathroom. Due to Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position in the small space, the ofďŹ cer pulled him out by his ankles to a bedroom in order to administer aid. The ofďŹ cer then observed a needle in Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s left

arm, which the ofďŹ cer pulled out. The Greenville Fire Department arrived and administered Narcan. After Walker started to become alert he sat up and was clearly agitated by the situation. Walker was given commands to lay down on the ďŹ&#x201A;oor so GFD could continue administering aid. Walker started to become combative towards ofďŹ cers and ďŹ re depart-

ment personnel. He balled his hands into ďŹ sts and began to swing at ofďŹ cers and emergency personnel. There were several attempts to handcuff Walker. At one point he hit his head on a wooden bed frame. He was transported to Wayne ER where he was treated. He then signed himself out against medical advice. Due to prior and current medical conditions, Walker was issued citations for resisting arrest and drug paraphernalia and was released. Domestic

On March 17, ofďŹ cers were called to the 100 block of North West Street in reference to a domestic situation. On arrival, ofďŹ cers made contact with the female complainant who said she had been assaulted by her live-in boyfriend, Tyler Penny. Penny had already left the residence with his mother, Donna Berry. The

complainant told police Penny had assaulted her because he was upset she had been speaking with another man. An altercation took place and Penny called his mother to come to the scene. The complainant admitted to biting Pennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arm. A three-year-old child was in the residence at the time of the altercation. Police called Penny and Berry and asked them to come back to the residence to provide written statements. Penny admitted he confronted his girlfriend about her speaking to another man and â&#x20AC;&#x153;meeting up with him,â&#x20AC;? according to police reports. Penny also said when his mother arrived that the girlfriend began yelling at her. Several other accusations were made, according to the report. The complainant did not have visible injuries and refused to be transported to the emergency

room to be checked out. She instead called a friend to come pick her and the child up. Penny told police he did not want to pursue charges. No arrests were made, but the report has been submitted to the prosecutorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ofďŹ ce in reference to possible charges. Outstanding Warrants

On March 22, a Greenville Police ofďŹ cer was dispatched to police station regarding a wanted person. Upon arrival, the ofďŹ cer was told that when Bruce D. Baldridge came to the station to speak with a parole ofďŹ cer, it was found he had three separate bench warrants for his arrest through the city of Greenville. Original charges were two counts of theft and one count of possession of drug abuse instruments. Baldridge was transported to the county jail where he was arrested and incarcerated on a $9,075 bond.

Phone Harrassment

On March 15, police received a report from Treaty Manor receiving harassing phone calls from a known suspect (not named in the report). The suspect had been warned not to call the business and has a prior conviction for phone harassment. 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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GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; On Monday, Darke County Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan P. Hein ordered former Pitsburg mayor, Anthony â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tonyâ&#x20AC;? Spires, to repay more than $23,000 to six lenders that gave Spires thousands of dollars for the promised launch of SPI Scanning, LLC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which the lenders were told was a Texasbased heart monitor company. Spires was found guilty in February after pleading â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;no contestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on six counts of Forgery, felonies of the fourth degree. He was charged after an investigation revealed that he fraudulently signed promissory notes from an unknowing business partner assuring six elderly Darke County victims (over the age of 65) a 20 percent return on their investment. He led the victims to believe that the $7,500 they gave him, during 2012 and 2013, would all be invested into the Texas company which Spires was a partner. According to investigators, Michael Kaizar, a CPA from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) tracked the spending of Spires during the time in question and concluded that over $28,000 of the victimsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; money was spent on things other than business expenses. Defense attorney Randall E. Breaden argued that

the restitution amount, provided in Kaizarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report, was too high since a deposit in the amount of $5,000 was part of a consultant fee that Spires had with a company that represents several magicians. Spires testiďŹ ed during Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sentencing hearing that he was hired by the company to train their magicians to help sell heart monitor equipment and that the $5,000 was his personal income, not part of the LLC in the criminal investigation. Judge Hein took this amount into consideration, lowering the state requested restitution of $28,103.81 to a ďŹ nal amount of $23,103.81. According to the forensic accounting report, Spires spent more than half of the total investment of $80,000 on companyrelated expenses. Kaizar testiďŹ ed that the remaining amount that he came up with on his report was used for personal reasons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My attempt was to come up with a very conservative numberâ&#x20AC;Ś Giving the beneďŹ t of a doubt to Mr. Spires,â&#x20AC;? Kaizar testiďŹ ed in court during the sentencing hearing. Before Judge Hein announced the sentence, one of the elderly victims in the case addressed Spires from a written statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think he (Spires) was hoping we would all die and our families would just leave him alone about the money,â&#x20AC;? the victim

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Board sets dates for winter move to new K-8 facility BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Greenville Board of Education has approved the calendar for the 2016-17 school year. The calendar reflects days set aside for the district’s move into its new K-8 building during Christmas break. The first day for students will be Aug. 29. Christmas break will be December 19 through January 6 with January 9 and 10 scheduled as No School/Staff Waiver (In-Service) days. January 11 will be a teacher work day with January 12 set as the first day back for students, with grades K-8 reporting to the new school building.

Also approved during the board’s March 17 regular meeting was a contract with Lewis & Michael Moving and Storage for the amount of $23,430 to move the district’s K-8 personal property from present buildings into the new K-8 facility during December 2016 and January 2017. The board also approved a Jan. 4-9 trip to Orlando, Fla. for the high school’s string orchestra, concert choir and concert band. The trip will be funded by students with the exception of transportation to and from the airport. Board President Fred Matix cautioned administrators concerning the type of fundraisers being

planned by the students for the Florida trip. Matix said he would not want their fundraisers to conﬂict with the already on-going sales projects by other groups or schools within the district. Superintendent Doug Fries suggested that he will have band and choir students submit their fundraising plan for approval and to try to “spread them out” through the year. The cost per student for the trip has not been ﬁnalized, Fries said, but may be at least $1,400 per person. Also March 17, board members heard from the superintendent’s report that they had achieved the Gold Level for Effective School Boards, which is recognized by the South-

Arrests made in month-long crime spree DARKE COUNTY – Sheriff Jeff Grey and Sheriff Toby Spencer report their offices working cooperatively have made arrests involving multiple cars being broken into in Mercer and Darke County. Darke County Sheriff’s Detectives along with officers from Versailles Police Department developed information involving multiple car and business break-ins in their jurisdictions in recent weeks. The information identified suspects from Mercer County. Surveillance was conducted on the suspects and information developed that led to the issuance of arrest warrants in Mercer County. Cases

were developed in Darke County and are under review for additional charges in Darke County. Arrested was Zachary Huff, address is at large, 20. Huff was arrested at 616 West North St., Coldwater. Huff has initially been charged with two counts of breaking and entering, being felonies of the 5th degree, and four counts of theft, being misdemeanors of the ﬁrst degree. Justin Miller, 21. Miller was arrested for possession of heroin during the arrest of Huff. An additional male Mason Self, address is at large, 21, was arrested at 3500 Wild Cherry Ave, Celina.

Tyler Holzapfel (right) with his defense attorney Jose Lopez. (Clinton Randall photo)

Holzapfel faces prison sentence for deadly crash BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – On the day a trial was scheduled to begin, Tyler Holzapfel of Greenville entered a guilty plea to an amended count of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide. As part of a plea agreement with the state, Darke County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Jesse Green reduced the severity of the charge from a ﬁrst degree felony to a second degree felony in exchange for the conviction. Holzapfel was indicted following an investigation into an Aug. 2, 2015 crash that claimed the life of 19year-old Samuel Barga. The investigation revealed that Holzapfel, who was 22 at the time, was behind the wheel of a 2004 Ford truck that was westbound on Mills Road. The truck went off the right side of the road striking a utility pole, then a fence, before coming to rest on its top. Barga was ejected from the ve-

hicle and succumbed to his injuries at the scene. According to a report from the Darke County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce, Holzapfel ﬂed the scene on foot and wasn’t located until early the next morning. Both the state and defense agreed to a recommended four year prison term with a chance for judicial release after at least 36 months. Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan P. Hein elected to hold off on sentencing and ordered a pre-sentence investigation by the Adult Probation Department. In addition to prison time, the state is seeking restitution for funeral expenses of over $10,000 for the Barga family. The conviction also requires a license suspension from three to 10 years. Bond was continued for Holzapfel who is scheduled to return for sentencing on April 21 at 10 a.m. He is represented by Miami County defense attorney Jose Lopez.

Self has initially been charged with two counts of breaking and entering, felonies of the 5th degree, and four counts of theft, being misdemeanors of the ﬁrst degree. According to Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker, Darke County is looking at 25 cases Self and Huff may have been involved. Most have been in the Osgood, Yorkshire and Rossburg areas. Versailles Police Department is trying to connect the pair to six cases. Whittaker said the vast majority of cases in Darke County involved theft from inside a motor vehicle. One case is a burglary where thieves entered an attached garage to steal from inside a motor vehicle. The Sheriff’s Dept. was able to make the connection to the thefts when property was recovered from three Ansonia businesses that were broken into recently. Whittaker said his department believes the crime spree began on Feb. 19 and ended on March 17. The cases have been sent to prosecutors in both counties. Additional charges are expected to be ﬁled against Self and Huff. The Mercer County Sheriff’s Dept. said, “This is an example of several agencies working together with a common goal. Without the information and cooperation of Law Enforcement, these arrests would not have been possible.”

west Region Ohio School Boards Association. To reach this level, cooperation of the board, superintendent, treasurer and administration must be met. “We appreciate the fact that the board worked hard with myself and the treasurer and administration,” he said. “Working together is part of this award.” The board held a hourlong work session prior to their regular meeting, and heard representatives of Garmann Miller Architects give an update on the district’s building project. Due to a mild winter, contractors are only about two weeks behind schedule and are working as efﬁ-

ciently as possible to close the gap. The board also is considering building a storage building to house sports and playground equipment. The next step for this project is to get bids together for approval. The proposed structure is

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Chamber honors three for ag contributions BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

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Bunco for Boobies at capacity for fundraiser BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Over 300 people ﬁlled the Greenville Moose Lodge’s banquet room for the seventh annual Bunco for Boobies fundraiser on March 20. The group raised over $100,000 in the previous six years and is hoping to raise over $31,000 this year. Committee member Jessica Artz noted the group was started to raise funds for Kelly Fourman who was battling cancer. They raised $5,000 that ﬁrst year. With that success, the group decided to make it an annual event. Last year, the group raised $31,000. Due to space limitations they have had to limit the number of participants to approximately 300. Over the past several

years, the proceeds have been given to the Cancer Association of Darke County. The funds are used to support cancer patients in the county. Artz said the organizers are overwhelmed by the support they receive from local businesses and persons attending the event. “You see all of the negative, but it’s great when you see people really care about something bigger than themselves,” said Artz. Seven ladies meet year round to organize the fundraiser and a dozen people put the ﬁnal pieces of the event together. This year, local businesses and entrepreneurs donated over 250 door and rafﬂe prizes. What is Bunco? Artz explained, “It’s a mindless dice game.”

Four approved to serve on Wayne HealthCare board GREENVILLE – Four board members were approved during the March 24 annual meeting of the Wayne HealthCare Board of Trustees. Two of the four are currently serving on the board and were re-elected. They are John Dutro, M.D. and John Warner, President/CEO of Brethren Retirement Community. The two new board members are Todd Dur-

ham, Vice President/ Trust Ofﬁcer for Second National Bank; and Daniel Watren, registered representative for Prenger Financial Services Inc. Also approved during the annual meeting was the Code of Regulations of Wayne Hospital Company Article IV, which allows for the expansion of the board by six additional persons for a total of 18.

GREENVILLE - Three individuals were recognized for their contributions to Darke County agriculture March 18 during the Darke County Chamber of Commerce Ag Day. The event, held at Romer’s Catering, also featured a three-hour Agricultural Fertilizer Applicator Certiﬁcation session and keynote speaker Dr. Scott A. Shearer, P.E. from The Ohio State University. Shearer spoke to the more than 250 in attendance on the topic of unmanned aerial systems – or drones – for use in agriculture. Receiving the chamber’s 2o16 Agricultural Advocacy Award was Dudley Lipps, who has been involved in the county’s ag program since he showed Red Polled cattle as a 4-H member. This award is presented to a person who is an advocate for the advancement of agriculture in the community who has demonstrated participation, leadership and support of agriculture. Lipps graduated from Westmont/New Madison school - today’s TriVillage Schools in 1973 and graduated from Clark Technical College. In 1977, he married fellow 4-Her Sharon and they raised two children, who were active in FFA and 4-H, raising and showing hogs and cattle. Lipps also served as a member of the New Madison Rescue Squad and worked in the agricultural lending business, joining Farm Credit of Mid-America in 1985, as an agricultural loan ofﬁcer. He later took the position of crop insurance specialist, providing insurance and risk management products and services in Darke, Miami and Shelby counties. Lipps is a founding member of the pork and steak tent at the Darke

County Fair with proceeds going to FFA and 4-H and is a past chairman of the county’s chamber of commerce. Lipps said he was “very much honored” to be recognized by the chamber, calling it a “very humbling” experience. “Darke County is a great place,” he said. Earning the 2016 Agriculture Achievement Award were father-son duo Bob and Scott Downing of Downing Fruit Farm. This award is presented to a producer who is actively involved in the agriculture production chain and has demonstrated participation, leadership and support of agriculture. The farm, located on Harrison Road in New Madison, was founded in 1838, and today enjoys a 177-year-old family tradition. The main crop – 2,500 acres of apples – produces 10,000 bushels in more than 70 varieties, many which are unique to the farm, having been developed over the years by family members. The farm’s oldest producing tree is 80 years old. The farm also features seasonal fresh produce including strawberries, peaches, plums, grapes, cherries and blackberries. They grow ﬁve acres of melons and 20 acres of sweet corn. Bob Downing told a brief story upon receiving the award, explaining how as a soon-to-be high school graduate he traveled to Purdue University to check out their agriculture program. Advisers at the college were aware of the successful Darke County family orchard, Downing said, and told him to “save my money and put it into the orchard. And that’s why I don’t have a college degree.” Those in attendance at Ag Day went away with

Being honored with awards during the 2016 Chamber of Commerce Ag Day on March 18 were, from left to right, Scott Downing, Bob Downing and Dudley Lipps pictured with Chamber Chairman Matt Aultman, ﬁfth generation Darke County farmer., (Susan Hartley Photo)

important information shared by keynote speaker Shearer on the work OSU is putting into collection of data using drones to take photos of ﬁelds and crops. “It’s a tool we use regularly at OSU for research,” said Shearer, a native of Tipp City, who currently serves as a professor and chair of the Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering department at OSU. Showing a black Styrofoam bird-like drone, Shearer noted its cost of $25,000. Cameras used to take the photos have come down in costs, and today run between

$15,00-$16,000, he said. Data being collected by drones can be used to make agricultural management decisions, Shearer explained. Pictures can be used to determine the health of the soil, plant growth and the yield in specific areas of a field. Programs are being developed, he said, that can provide data that follows the progression of each individual seed planted in a field. “It’s an interesting time. Today it’s our imagination, not technology, that affects our agricultural productivity,” Shearer said.

Hog farm receives ODA approval GREENVILLE – In a brief statement released by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, a final Permit to Operate was issued for the Arnold Road Farm on March 18. Persons operating the Arnold Road Farm include Rodney Drew, Ric Drew, Richard Drew and Randall Drew. The following is the statement: In accordance with OAC rule 901:10-6-01, public notice is hereby given that the Ohio Department of Agriculture has issued a final Permit to Install and a final Permit to Operate for Arnold Road Farm. The final Permit may be appealed. The notice of

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From the Publisher’s Pen… Favoritism, Cronyism and the Corruption of Power KEITH FOUTZ

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We’ve all heard, seen or experienced firsthand favoritism, cronyism and corruption of power at some point in our lives. It is certainly alive and well and unfortunately tolerated and accepted all too often. We are very fortunate here at The Early Bird and Bluebag Media to have individuals who are exceptionally hard working, dedicated professionals and who truly care about not only the products we produce each day but our community as a whole. We provide articles and late breaking news on our website and Facebook page combined with thousands of pictures covering Darke and surrounding counties sports scene and beyond. Our audited weekly print edition is distributed to 28,000 homes and businesses each week without charge. Our website has over 2 million visitors annually. When my brother and I purchased our hometown newspaper, one part of our mission was to be active within our community we serve. From being represented in civic organizations such as Kiwanis and Rotary to participating on Board of Directors such as Big Brothers and Big Sisters and The United Way, we attempt to fulfill that mission. We help sponsor numerous events such as golf outing fundraisers, March of Dimes, the Sheriff’s Home and Sports show and the Greenville Halloween Parade, Gathering at Garst to name just a few. We have an obligation to participate and partner with these organizations and many others to the best of our abilities since we are locally owned and operated. Unfortunately, we aren’t able to always be as supportive as we would like due to limited resources. So when we are able to participate and partner in events, it should be easy to understand our frustration when we are dictated to by being told where we can or can’t take pictures of for publication. Or in one instance, we were not allowed to take any pictures whatsoever of an event we both helped sponsor as well as donated prizes. We were both frustrated and baffled as our only

intent was to promote the event and share it with the rest of the community. It is also unfathomable to share public information or monopolize one speciﬁc media source because of their corporate donation amount or special friendships and not share the same information with other media who still participate, however just not at the same level. It would seem that if the true reason to share the information is to beneﬁt the community to the greatest extent, it would and should be shared with every resource available. Those types of actions make us wonder about freedom of the press. It also makes us curious as to what, if any, other agenda(s) individuals may have? Not to promote a conspiracy theory, despite the obvious evidence pointing in that direction, how can actions such as these be perceived as anything other than to promote their own agenda(s) regardless of the lessened impact upon the community? In any case, it doesn’t mean it is correct or acceptable behavior and the community ultimately suffers for these actions. So our request is simple…forget about the favoritism and display of perceived power and make decisions based upon the good of the community. Share information equally or at least with those who make an honest attempt of securing it. Displays of authority aren’t really a necessity at our locally sponsored events, nor is exclusion from information that impacts our community. Again, logically, the broader the exposure of coverage, the greater the potential impact. In the meantime, we will continue to do the right thing on our part - bringing you the latest breaking news, cover sporting events and provide pictures and in-depth coverage of local stories. We will provide you with products that keep you both informed and entertained. We will continue to provide you with products that are chock full of coupons and advertisements to support our local businesses. And we will continue to cover special events, even those where we are told what pictures to take or not to take or information isn’t shared with us for whatever reason.

SWCD rain barrel workshop is April 6 GREENVILLE – The Darke Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be hosting a Rain Barrel Workshop on April 6, 6:30 p.m., at Shawnee Prairie Preserve, 4267 State Route 502 West, Greenville. A rain barrel is a rain water collection system that stores rooftop runoff to be used later for activities such as lawn and garden watering, car washing or even window cleaning. Rain barrels are connected to your downspout and are a great way to positively impact the environment. “Darke SWCD is excited to be hosting this workshop. Promoting the use of rain barrels can help Darke County residents lower their water bill while positively impacting the

environment,” stated Jared Coppess, District Administrator for Darke SWCD. “If you’ve ever been curious about rain barrels, either what they do or why to use one, come join us at this workshop. We will answer your questions and make sure you walk out with a fully assembled rain barrel ready to use at your home.” Please bring a cordless drill. If you don’t have one, let them know and they may have one for you to borrow. The fee for this program is $40, which covers the cost of the rain barrel and connecting kit. Preregistration is required and you can pre-register by calling the Darke SWCD ofﬁce at 548-1752 or visit www. darkeswcd.com. Space is limited.

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Breathing Sounds – Creepy or Relaxing?

With my oldest daughter in dating mode, my wife has been open and honest about life when we were dating. I’ve determined she is crazy. I know it’s been 20 years since we were dating, but I don’t remember half of the stuff she’s been telling our daughter. I’m not sure if she’s making stuff up to make us look more interesting than we actually were or if I was really that incredibly thoughtful and sweet. There are things I remember vividly, like trying to hold her hand for the first time. Let me reiterate the key word in that statement – trying. She thwarted my advances and moved her hand away so fast that she killed three flies with one swat. I didn’t try to hold her hand again for at least a month. I remember our first kiss in great detail. It was easy to

remember in “great detail” because there wasn’t a lot of “great detail” to remember (my dogs have given me kisses with more passion). My wife and I disagree on where that kiss took place. Since this is my column, I can emphatically state she is wrong. I also remember we had to take one of her brothers or sisters with us everywhere we went for the ﬁrst couple of years we were dating. Yes, we had a chaperone. Of course if we went to a movie or out to eat I had to pay for them. I think I want to institute the chaperone rule. My youngest daughter will deﬁnitely let us know everything that is going on. My youngest has been on boyfriend watch since he started coming over to the house. She was watching a movie with them the other night and quickly jumped up and darted to the room where my wife was sitting. The room is within earshot of the two lovey, dovey teens. My youngest announces, “You’ve got to go in there right now! He asked her to

touch his femur.” Without cracking a smile, my wife asked, “Do you know what a femur is?” Still insistent that my wife head into the other room immediately, my youngest replied, “No, but you need to get in there right now.” My wife calmly explained it was part of his leg. I’m glad my wife is handling these things because I’m not thrilled with them holding hands, let alone touching femurs, patellas, ﬁbulas or tibias. I especially don’t like when their mandibles get close together. I guess I kinda, sorta (although reluctantly) remember being lovey, dovey with my future wife - the late nights on the phone, not wanting to be the one to hang up, watching her in my rearview mirror as I drove away from her house, driving quickly to get home so I could call her and hear her voice one more time before I went to sleep (we were dating before cell phones). It’s good to see young love is still alive and well. My wife couldn’t sleep the

other night and went downstairs to sit on the couch. She could hear my daughter and her boyfriend talking on the phone. A few minutes later she noticed the conversation became silent and went in to check on her. My daughter was dead to the world, but my wife heard a faint sound coming from the phone and asked, “(Insert boyfriend’s name here) are you still there?” The answer, “Yes, mam.” My wife explained to the boyfriend that my daughter had fallen asleep. “That’s okay,” he said. “The sound of her breathing is relaxing.” When you’re young and in love that kind of stuff is sweet. When you’re old and have been married for a while it’s…well…it’s creepy. I guess after years of hearing your wife snore, the sound of breathing is no longer relaxing. To be fair…she’s not all that thrilled with my breathing (snoring), either. Instead of looking lovingly at me resting peaceful, she will give me a shove until I turn over and stop snoring.

PERI discusses insurance challenge GREENVILLE – Public Employee Retirees, Inc., better known as PERI, is a statewide organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the pensions and benefits of anyone who is already retired or is about to retire under OPERS, which is Ohio’s Public Employees Retirement System. The Darke County chapter of PERI will be holding its bi-monthly luncheon meeting on April 4, 11:30 a.m., at the VFW on Ohio St., Greenville. All Darke County OPERS retirees are welcome to attend. The luncheon meeting is $9 per person, payable at the door. For OPERS retirees who have not previously attended PERI meetings, reservations for the April 4 meeting must be in by March 30, by calling Vivian Nieport, attendance and contact chairman, at 5483961. Current members will be telephoned in the usual way by PERI’S calling committee. John Vehre, director of the Greenville Library, will be the main speaker. He will be reviewing the free programs and benefits offered by the library, including free computer classes especially designed for retirees who might have limited or no computer experience. “With so much information being transmitted by computer, even retirees with experience can benefit by learning of new computer programs that are available to them.” he said.

A discussion will also take place regarding the challenges all PERI Retirees had last year. First, they faced major changes with their OPERS funded insurance coverage. Secondly, a Consolidated Appropriations Act, called the Cadillac Tax, was introduced by Congress, which assesses health care providers when their coverage value exceeds certain thresholds. According to the Ohio OPERS Newsletter, this would cost OPERS tens of millions of dollars if it keeps its health care plan for retirees under 65 the same as it is today. Even though it is reported the Cadillac Tax has been delayed until 2020, OPERS ofﬁcials warn that it could impact health care in a major way. The Darke County Chapter is a member of District 3, along with Champaign, Clark, Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, and Preble Counties. Each district has an area

representative, who is required to be from one of the eight counties, and who is selected by the State of Ohio’s PERI Board of Directors. The representative keeps all counties within his jurisdiction informed about pending legislative issues, insurance changes, serious problems and other matters that can directly impact PERI members. District 3’s most recent representative was Jim Douglass of Camden, who reached his term limits. There is currently a district-wide search for his replacement. The Darke County Chapter’s recently appointed officers are Anne Vehre, president; Ruth Dailey, vice president; Tony Walters, secretary; Shirley Norris, treasurer; and John Deeter, legislative officer. Thanks to the efforts of past officers and the willingness of members to work together, the Darke County Chapter recently learned its membership per capita is

by comparison greater than some of the chapters that have much larger populations. According to conversations with other district officers, several county chapters have been forced to disband because of lack of interest and participation. Knowing there is power in numbers, the PERI Darke County Chapter is planning for the future by sponsoring programs that will not only increase membership even more, but also address pending problems. Local programs will also be introduced of which retirees might not be aware. From inexpensive recreational opportunities to free educational offerings, from health and welfare programs to plans for a senior activity center, the Chapter looks forward to finding out about everything Darke County, surrounding areas, and the State of Ohio have to offer that will benefit its OPERS retirees.

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WALLS – “Tubby” Walls, Jr., 91, of Greenville, and formerly of Ansonia, died Sunday, March 20, 2016. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 24, 2016 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in the Ansonia Cemetery. (veteran) CUMMINS – Richard Lee Cummins, 81, of Lewisburg, died Sunday, March 20, 2016. A celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family.

– Loretta (Hammaker) Scandura, 59, of Centerburg, and formerly of Greenville, died Sunday, March 20, 2016. There will be a Memorial Mass held on Friday, April 1, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 233 West 3rd St., Greenville. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Greenville. Family will have a gathering on Thursday, March 31, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville.

EXMAN – Devon E. “Bonnie” Exman, 73, of Bradford, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016. A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 3, 5 p.m., at the Kingdom Hall, 3967 Washington Road, Covington, (near Troy). The family will receive friends Sunday, March 27, 3-6 p.m. at Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Bradford. AMSPAUGH – Jack Amspaugh, 84, of Ansonia, died Thursday, March 24, 2016. A memorial service will be held Tuesday,

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Moon Mouse coming to Memorial Hall craft vendors ARCANUM – Arcanum GREENVILLE – Darke County Center for the Arts Family Theatre Series will present Lightwire Theater’s Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey to close its 2015-2016 season on April 3 at St. Clair Memorial Hall, Greenville. Internationally recognized for their signature brand of electro-luminscent artistry and poignant storytelling, Lightwire Theater, based in New Orleans, creates innovative theatrical experiences for audiences worldwide. “To say that this production sparkles doesn’t tell the half of it,” said DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins. “Using ﬁve performers, electro-luminscent wire, puppetry, and recorded music to tell their story, Lightwire Theater creates a unique experience that can be enjoyed on many levels by audiences of all ages,”

Rawlins continued. Billed as a cosmic adventure about celebrating differences, the show uses over 40 luminous characters operated by performers wearing costumes illuminated by Phosphor-coated thin copper wire as well as classic music like Elton John’s “Rocket Man” and David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” to tell the tale of Marvin, a constantly picked on little mouse who embarks on the space adventure of a lifetime to ﬁnd the acceptance he deserves. “Lightwire Theater is passionate and knowledgeable about both theatre and technology; their goal is to inspire a new generation to come to the theater where they will enjoy eye-popping and exciting experiences,” stated Rawlins. Contact DCCA at dcca@

centerforarts.net or 5470908 to reserve tickets for Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey or purchase them online at www.centerforarts. net. Tickets are also available at Greenville Public Library and Readmore’s Hallmark in Greenville, as well as Worch Memorial Public Library in Versailles. If any remain by show time, tickets will also be sold at the door prior to the performance which begins at 2 p.m.

Old Fashioned Days will be held May 20-22. This year there is expanded space to allow for additional craft vendors. If you or someone you know has considered promoting your product at Old Fashioned Days, this is your year. Contact Sara Baker at 459-8409 or Jason Blackburn at 621-2166. You can also check the Arcanum Area Community Events page on Facebook for additional information.

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UC Lions Pancake Day

UNION CITY, Ind. – The Union City Lions Club will host its bi-annual Whole Hog Sausage and Pancake Day on April 9 at the Union City Elks Club. The breakfast will be served from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is all you can eat. The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under.

League donates to local charities

BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE – The Darke County Dart League recently donated to two local charitable organizations. Traditionally the league champion team gets to choose what charity the league will donate to. This year’s winning team of Charlie Miller, Brandon McKee, Allen Selby and Andy Grow were sponsored by Hot Rods & Harleys. They chose to split the donation up and present both the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County and the Journey Home organizations with $351 each. This marked the second year BBBS accepted a donation from the league. The dart league competes October through

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March of each year and is open to anyone interested in playing. This year there were eight teams competing in the league, with each team receiving a cash prize at the end of the season for overall number of points scored. They also hold a one-day blind draw tournament at the end of the season. This year’s winning pair was the team of Jerry DePoy and Daren Fourman… Don Smith and Clyde Garland came in 2nd. League sponsors for the year were Hot Rods & Harleys, Danny’s Place and Copy’s in Union City. Anyone interested in forming a team for the upcoming season can contact League Organizer Kelly Strick at 937-417-9880 or send a message via the Darke County Dart League Facebook page at facebook. com/DarkeCountyDartLeague.

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Church hosts Faith Squad

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Morton’s 50th Senior program discontinued GREENVILLE – Senior over 11 years ago and has anniversary Moments will not start

GREENVILLE – CAMBRIDGE – Joyce Greenville Church of the (Joe) and Pat Morton reBrethren, 421 Central Ave., cently celebrated their 50th Greenville, invites you to wedding anniversary on attend their special event March 5, 2016. Patricia is on April 3, at 10:30 a.m. the daughter of the late Mr. Three young Christian and Mrs. Errol (Katherine) men: Brad Netzley, Jarrett Gruber, of Dayton. Joe is Jonathan and Heidi Morse with their family. Tyler and James Hardy the son of the late Mr. and who go by the name, Faith Mrs. Webster Morton, of Squad will be presenting Beamsville. They were united in mar“Faith: What does it Mean riage at Beamsville Christo You?” during a special tian Church on March 5, time of music, testimonies PITSBURG – The Pits- are thirsting for the Lord’s of remarkable faith and 1966. Mr. and Mrs. Morton both retired from NCR. He burg Church of the Breth- touch in their lives. more. A free-will love ofren will host the Morse The kids take part in fering will be collected for is a 1950 graduate of Gettysburg High School and a vetFamily in concert on April the ministry as well. Car- Faith Squad. eran of the Korean Conflict 3, 6 p.m. lie sings and plays her vioserving in the US Marine Jonathan & Heidi Morse lin. Hope is learning vioCorp. He is president of the have each seen the Lord’s lin and Holly just started Guernsey County Veterans’ hand move powerfully in mandolin lessons. They Service Commission. their lives. Having been are singing more and more GREENVILLE – The The couple has two chilthrough trying times and and Gabriel isn’t afraid Greenville High School dren, Cyndi (Jon) Newman seeing how the Lord has to get on the microphone Class of 1955 will hold its of Glen Rock, PA and Jeff brought them through al- either (well, most of the monthly luncheon at noon (Peggy) Morton, of Middle lows them to identify with time!) Gideon was born on March 31, at the BrethRiver, MD. those who are hurting and in January 2013 and has ren Retirement CommuCompleting the family been exposed to Southern nity in the private dining circle are six grandchildren Gospel music early as he room. They will go to the and a great granddaughter. crawled around on the floor cafeteria and then back Anyone wanting to send while they practice! Now to the dining room. For belated wishes for this speGREENVILLE – The he sings along at home and more information, contact cial occasion may do so to Darke County Board of Elec- one of these days will make Georgiana at 548-2456. 1105 Portland Ave., Camtions will conduct the Offi- it on the stage. Baby 8 is bridge, Ohio 43725. cial Canvass of the March 15 on the way as well so they Primary/Special Congres- have another member up sional Primary election on and coming. March 28, 9 a.m. Jonathan has traveled with Gospel Quartets for HAPPY BIRTHDAY years and is thrilled to be serving the Lord with his family. He is also the youth pastor of his church. Heidi leads a youth praise, drama and singing group called Ablaze. When not raising the seven children she is also involved with leading the youth group and counseling those in need. Also joining the family at Lane Francis This educational class is designed to help you concerts is Jonathan’s dad Name: Lane Patrick understand and manage diabetes. Join Karen Bill. Bill has been playing Francis the piano for over 50 years Droesch, Certified Diabetes Educator, for Age: 6 Years a free class each month. Birthday: April 5, 2010 and is known by many in Parents: Ryan and the area for his beautiful Self Care Behaviors music. He plays along with Tabitha (Bourne) Francis Tuesday, April 12th Big Sister: Allison (8 the family while they sing in addition to piano solos. 2:00pm-3:00pm years) The public is invited to Wayne HealthCare, 3rd Floor Conference Room Younger Brother: Calcome and listen to this famlum (2 years) Grandparents: Greg ily’s gospel music and mesand Debbie Bourne, of An- sage in song. The church is sonia, and Mike and Deb located at the west edge of Pitsburg, at 8376 PitsburgFrancis, of Ft. Loramie Karen Droesch, RD, LD, CDE Uncles: Joel Bourne Laura Road. Refreshments Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) will will be served in the Feland Scott Francis lowship Hall following the present and lead all diabetes education concert. classes and programs.

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Gettysburg Lions dinner

GETTYSBURG – The Gettysburg Lions will be having its annual Pot Pie Supper on April 9, 4:30-7 p.m. It will be at the Valentine Building in the Gettysburg Park. This is just north of town. The menu will be beef or chicken pot pie, mashed potatoes, green beans, Jell-O salad, roll and coffee or juice. Other soft drinks and desserts may be purchased at an additional cost.

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Card Shower for Jones GREENVILLE – The family of Shirley (Lehman) Jones would like to honor her with a card shower in celebration of her 80th birthday, March 30. Her family includes John, her husband of 63 years, and children, Sherry and Ken Preston, Brian and Jane Jones, Blaine and Debbie Jones, Sally and Stephen Evers, Brad and Jean Jones, all of Greenville. She also has numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Cards and memories may be sent to her at 212 13th St., Greenville, Ohio 45331.

Down to Earth Book Club ready to meet GREENVILLE – The Darke County Park District is pleased to announce a new program, the Down to Earth Book Club. Each quarter the program will feature a different book, some by well-known nature writers, some about outdoor adventure, and even some about pioneers settling Ohio. Everyone is invited to read the book and join them at the Nature Center to discuss the work, enjoy treats, and suggest future books. In its second season, the Down to Earth Book Club will read A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold. This work, ﬁrst published in 1949, describes the monthly changes of the Wisconsin countryside, includes essays about many diverse landscapes across North America, and features a testimony about conservation ethics and philosophy. Many have compared A Sand County Almanac to works by Thoreau and John Muir, and it was the forerunner of last season’s feature Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. This season’s book club will meet May 2, 6:30 p.m., at the Shawnee Prairie Preserve Nature Center. Please call ahead to let them know you plan on participating in the book club discussion in May. The Darke County Parks Nature Center can be reached at 548-0165.

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Inexperienced driver slams through apartment wall BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE – An inexperienced driver told police that he hit the wrong pedal which sent his SUV through a bedroom wall at a Greenville apartment complex. Preliminary investigation by the Greenville Police Department revealed that at approximately 6:15 p.m. last Sunday evening, the 38-year-old male was behind the wheel of a maroon Ford Explorer in the parking lot of the Hunter’s Oak Apartments complex on E. Russ Road. He claims he has pushed the wrong pedal which accelerated the SUV up a small incline and through a brick veneer

bedroom wall of the E1 apartment building. The vehicle was halfway inside the bedroom wall when emergency crews arrived on the scene. Fortunately, the bedroom was vacant at the time of the crash. The male driver had a learner’s permit and claimed that a licensed passenger was with him at the time of the accident. Both were able to escape the vehicle without injury. No structural damage was conﬁrmed since the vehicle went through a window opening in the wall. According to management, the resident of the unit was able to return home after the ﬁre department made temporary repair to the exterior wall.

Auditions planned GREENVILLE – Darke County Civic Theater will be holding auditions for two upcoming productions to be performed in the summer months. Auditions for an adult full length comedy that will be performed Aug. 13 and 14 at the Elks Lodge entitled “Love, Sex and the IRS” will be held on April 17 at the Shawnee Prairie Nature Center, 4-7 p.m. This show has ﬂexible casting and is seeking actors and actresses over the age of 18. This hilarious comedy is sure to be a hit and the performance at the Elks Lodge will be open to the public. Rehearsals for this production will take place on Sunday afternoons, starting after auditions and will run through the performance date. Darke County Civic Theater has another opportunity for interested actors and actresses in the form of a melodrama. “The Perils of Priscila or The Schoolmarm’s Dilemma” will be performed at the 2016 Annie Oakley Festival which takes place

July 22-24. Auditions for the 2016 Annie Oakley Festival Melodrama will be held May 8 at the Shawnee Prairie Nature Center, 6-8 p.m. This show has ﬂexible casting and is seeking actors and actresses over the age of 10. This joyful melodrama is one that is sure to continue delighting the Annie Oakley Days Festival as it has in years past. Rehearsals for this production will take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, starting after auditions and will run through the performance date. Darke County Civic Theater is also always seeking new crew members for behind the scenes activities. More information on auditions and upcoming productions for Darke County Civic Theater can be found at www.darkecountycivictheater.org. For more information or questions concerning auditions, contact Chris Chapa at darkecountycivictheatre@ gmail.com.

Spring Plant Sale at CADC GREENVILLE – The Cancer Association of Darke County (CADC) is sponsoring a Spring Plant Sale. Twenty-five dollar gift certificates are being sold for Hannah’s Garden Center of Greenville. Hannah’s will in turn donate $5 per certificate back to the CADC. This is a great way to assist cancer patients in Darke County while shopping for spring plants and will be a wonderful gift idea for Mother’s Day. Gift certificates are available at the Cancer Association of Darke County office beginning March

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hours of academy training and 40 hours of continuing education each year. Unlike some auxiliary units across the state, the Darke County Sheriff’s Patrol’s deputies have full law enforcement authority. The Patrol provides all of its own equipment, including vehicles. Whittaker doesn’t believe the Sheriff’s Dept. could serve the county as well as it does without the Patrol. In addition to providing volunteer man hours each month on Darke County’s roadways, the Patrol also has a presence at local high school sporting events, Eldora Speedway and the Darke County Fair. Darke County Commissioners Diane Delaplane and Mike Stegall understand the importance of this unit. Delaplane said, “Because of their dedication

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and service, we are a safer community.” Stegall added, “They do what we wouldn’t do. They put their lives on the line for us every day.” State Representative Jim Buchy said he has enjoyed watching the Home & Sport Show grow year after year. “I’m blessed to be your state representative and thank-

ful I live in Greenville,” he said. The Darke County Sheriff’s Patrol Home & Sport Show will have a new home in 2017. The show will remain on the fairgrounds, but will move to the new beef barn, which will increase handicap accessibility.

Texas Tenors will hold free event GREENVILLE – Darke County Center for the Arts will present a free event prior to the upcoming sold-out concert by The Texas Tenors at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on April 16. The Tenors, John Hagen, Marcus Collins, and JC Fisher, will speak about their music, their journey, and their major inﬂuences, as well as take questions from the assembled crowd. Although this discussion is free and open to the public, due to the expected popular appeal of this program, tickets will be required for entry. These tickets will be available April 1 at the Greenville Public Library, the Darke County Visitors Center, and by contacting the DCCA ofﬁce at 547-0908 or dcca@centerforarts.net. The event begins at 6:45 p.m.; the house will open at 6:30 p.m. “Although we are extremely happy that the concert by The Texas Tenors has been met with great enthusiasm and was sold out long before the event, we regret that many fans

will be unable to enjoy these outstanding performers. We hope that some of those disappointed potential concert-goers will take advantage of this opportunity to get an up-close and personal look at the artists, and engage in a meaningful dialogue with them,” said DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan. Following the lecture and question and answer session, the auditorium will be cleared, and concert ticket holders can then enter, or re-enter the performance space for the 8 p.m. show. Ms. Jordan explains these precautions must be taken in order to conform to ﬁre and safety concerns, and regrets any inconvenience for those with concert tickets as well as those who missed out on the opportunity to experience The Texas Tenors’ performance. According to Keith Rawlins, Artistic Director for DCCA, the Tenors’ concerts include a unique combination of country, classical, Broadway, and contemporary music plus a touch of humor and cowboy charm

Darke County Center for the Arts will present a free event prior to the upcoming sold-out concert by The Texas Tenors at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall.

to create a memorable show. “We knew that this would be a popular attraction, but were amazed at how quickly people scooped up tickets for the show,” Rawlins stated. “The preshow event will enable a meaningful exchange between the artists and their audience, providing an enriching experience that enhances understanding and appreciation of this amazing trio,” Rawlins concluded. Sponsors for the concert by The Texas Tenors are Second National Bank, Coppock-Hole Trust, and The Bistro Off Broadway. This presentation is supported by the Arts Midwest

Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Ohio Arts Council, the Crane Group and General Mills Foundation. Additionally, the Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. DCCA also receives operating support from the Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial as well as funding from the Ketrow Foundation, Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund, and DCCA memberships.

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Darke DD - What’s Your Story: John Stewart

GREENVILLE – March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. As we continue our series this week with the theme, “What’s Your Story?”Darke DD invites you to get to know someone with a disability. Take a moment to learn their story and create a connection. Everyone has a story. What’s yours? Early on in John Stewart’s adult life he worked at several fast food restaurants and it was evident from day one that he had a strong work ethic. However, after moving, transportation issues lead him to attending Wayne Industries sheltered workshop. As with all other jobs that John had worked, he brought determination and pride to this job as well. When asked if he would like to obtain another job in the community, John emphatically stated yes. This is when he was signed up to receive employment assistance through the Employment First Partnership. In 2014, Midmark Corporation reached out to the Darke County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Darke DD) in an effort to further diversify their workforce. In December

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2015, they again reached out to Darke DD with a new position they were ready to ﬁll. Through assistance from Tamala Marley (Darke DD Employment Advisor) and employment training providers Capabilities Inc., Creative Learning Workshop and United Rehabilitation Services (URS) three individuals received instruction and were screened for this position. After careful consideration, Midmark happily chose John for the job. In January 2016, John began his new job at Midmark Corporation in Ver-

sailles. When he ﬁrst began working, his employers were happy with his performance. However, in the two months since he began working he has doubled his productivity and even taken on new tasks. His supervisor, Mark Hoying states that he appreciates that, “John always arrives to work early and always has a high enthusiasm for work. He has a zest for life and is always willing to do any job that he is asked to do.” It is evident that John and Midmark Corporation are a great ﬁt and this would not have been pos-

sible if not for Midmark’s visionary thinking and John’s passion for working. Yes, John would have eventually found another job but it isn’t as likely that he would have found such a great ﬁt. When asked about what he likes most about working at Midmark John states, “I appreciate the friends that I have made at work.” He went on to share that his job has even made a positive impact on his personal life. When asked what he would share with other individuals with disabilities regarding employment John stated, “I would tell them to take a chance. They might like it. I do.” The Employment First Partnership is an initiative between the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities and local county boards of developmental disabilities to assist individuals with disabilities to obtain and retain employment. Anyone interested in learning more about the Employment First Partnership should visit their website at www.ohioemploymentﬁrst.org or feel free to contact Rodney Willis, Darke DD Community

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Melissa Dubbs has already moved a few things into her new shop on Broadway. Look for her opening at the end of April.

The Cozy Nest coming to downtown Greenville RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Melissa Dubbs is busily preparing to open her new store on South Broadway in downtown Greenville. The Cozy Nest, 418 S. Broadway (former Boutique on Broadway space), is set to open in a little over a month. She is planning a grand opening for May 6. The Cozy Nest will feature home décor items you won’t ﬁnd anywhere else. Dubbs is hoping the majority of the items in the store will be handmade with most coming from her hands. She is calling the store’s style Modern Farmhouse, which is mixing the old with the new. Patrons will ﬁnd oneof-a-kind treasures at The Cozy Nest. Some are new and some are old items that have been repurposed. The New Madison resident will offer furniture, wall hangings, pillows and more. Dubbs began her home décor business eight years ago when family and friends encouraged her to offer some of her creations for sale. She thought about it and eventually opened an online shop. She was overwhelmed by the success and decided it was time to take a leap of faith and

open her own store. “This is something I’ve always wanted to do,” she said. Repurposing items is something Dubbs enjoys doing. While others may see something old and useless, she sees what it can be. When people walk into her store she believes they will find the unexpected. When asked about her expectations for the store she said, “It feels comfortable. It feels right.” She continued, “I don’t have any expectations. My gut tells me it’s really needed in this area.” She hasn’t opened yet, but is already getting positive feedback. Most agree a store like this is needed in Greenville. In addition to selling items in the store, Dubbs is hoping to teach others how to create their own beautiful pieces of home décor. Her plans for The Cozy Nest include offering crafting classes. With over a decade of trial and error, her students will benefit greatly from her experience. She is also planning on offering custom work and will assist customers at their home with their decorating needs. “If you want something and I don’t have it I’ll either make it or try to find it,” she said. Dubbs hopes to open the store a week or two before the grand opening.

UNION CITY – The Union City Chamber of Commerce held its annual Banquet and Awards Night Thursday evening at the Elks Lodge on North Columbia Street in Union City, Ind. Several individuals and local businesses were recognized for their achievements from the past year. School teacher Ted Leahey was named as the Male Volunteer of the Year and the Female Volunteer of the Year went to Wendy Smith for her role in the Randolph Eastern Schools annual book drive. In a newly created category, some of Union City’s talented student-athletes were presented the Achievement Award for excellence in 2015. MV senior Joe Teeter was recognized for winning the bowling state championship, the Union City girls varsity basketball team for their conference and sectional championship season, the Union City cheerleaders for their first place finish at the Indiana State Fair and a conference competition title and finally the Arts Festival Committee for their planning and organizing of the annual Union City Art Festival.

Union City Achievement Award recipients. (Clinton Randall photo)

Other award recipients included… Paul Hartzell and Pizza Hut (Distinguished Service Award); Wise Supply (HUB Award); Woodcrest Lanes, Art Hub and Art Sense (Risinging Star Awards); Dean-Cady Group and Oak Street Antiques (Novice Award); Kaup Pharmacy (Best Decorated Table); Special Awards were presented to Sandy’s School of Dance was honored for 50 years and the Union City Country Club/Golf Course for an impressive 100 years of being a special part of the community. Incoming Chamber of Commerce President Susie Norton was presented with the traditional President’s Plaque from outgoing president Ron Pruitt. City Manager, Monte Poling was the

Male Volunteer of the Year, Ted Leahey. (Clinton Randall photo)

Master of Ceremonies for the night. Union City Chamber of Commerce is associated with several annual community events, which includes the Citywide Garage Sale, Fourth of July Fireworks Display, Holiday Shopping Day and Carry-

Female Volunteer of the Year, Wendy Smith. (Clinton Randall photo)

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Commissioners declare March as American Red Cross Month SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY – Prior to its regular Monday meeting on March 21, the Darke County Commissioners signed a proclamation declaring March as American Red Cross Month. In attendance for the signing were Lynn Gump, executive director for the Darke County Chapter of the American Red Cross; and board members Mike Bowers, Mike Henderson, Mary Layne and Terri Flood. The proclamation outlines several accomplishments of the local Red Cross:

* More than 3,500 people in the county have taken part in the chapter’s disaster education and preparedness programs. * There are more than 150 volunteers for the Darke County chapter * The Miami Valley Chapter’s action teams respond to more than 775 emergencies and have assisted more than 3,800 individuals annually. Also on March 21, commissioners approved a change in the cash farm lease for South Farm, changing the number of tillable acres from 95.042 acres to 68.041. The change is due to recent development projects at the farm. The lease agreement

Standing, left to right, Lynn Gump, executive director for the Darke County Chapter of the American Red Cross; and board members Mike Bowers, Mike Henderson, Mary Layne and Terri Flood, are pictured with Darke County Commissioners, seated left to right, Mike Stegall, Diane Delaplane and Mike Rhoades, on March 21. The commissioners have declared March as American Red Cross Month. (Susan Hartley photo)

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WAVE Leaders plan fundraisers for a good cause SUSAN HARTLEY

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GREENVILLE – The Dairy Barn, owned by Ron and Angie Drees since 1996, has been bringing Darke County residents great food and service for more than 20 years. They have seen their business grow and their employees double over the years. Drees states, “We continue to grow and we want to thank all of our customers, for all of their business.”

He and his wife Angie invested back into their business last year when they completed remodeling the exterior. In prior years, they have also added a picnic area for customers to enjoy their meals outside in the sunshine. The Drees stated they provide quality food backed by great service and price. They encourage customers to join others in utilizing their take out menus and calling in orders to avoid any wait time. They are located at 1271 Sweitzer St., Greenville and their phone number is 548-3555.

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GREENVILLE – Students at South Intermediate have been busy the past few weeks raising money to help support two causes – Pennies for Patients and the American Cancer Society’s Jump Rope for the Heart/Hoops for Heart activities. According to Emily McIntyre, language arts teacher, they aren’t done yet. This spring, McIntyre said the school would be participating in another food drive or would be collecting items for Children’s Medical Center in Dayton. Last fall, students and staff collected 2,500 pounds of food items for the local FISH Food Pantry, McIntyre said. Helping McIntyre implement these fundraisers

and community service projects are sixth-graders who serve as a member of the WAVE Leaders. Students are selected to be in WAVE Leaders after submitting an application and survey telling why they think they’d be good leaders, said McIntyre, who also serves as the WAVE Leaders adviser. Their skills are paying off, helping the South student body and staff raise more than $4,000 during the Pennies for Patients and the Jump Rope for the Heart/Hoops for the Heart campaigns. According to WAVE Leader Winifred Stiefel, 12, the different incentive days were planned to encourage donations. “We had Dimes for Dress-Up, Half Dollar for Hats, Pennies for PJs and Nickels for Knee-hi’s,” she said. “And for a donation of $5, teachers could wear jeans.”

WAVE Leader Brianna Fellers, 11, said the special incentive days were planned “to inspire the kids to bring in more money.” The Pennies for Patients donations go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. South Intermediate raised $2,225.40 during the two-week campaign, held Feb. 29 through March 11. Gym teacher Matt Holzapfel said South has participated in the Jump Rope for the Heart/Heart for Hoops fundraiser for three years and overall has raised more than $5,000, which goes to the American Cancer Society. This year’s contributions totaled $1,800, Holzapfel noted. Students participated in group and individual jump rope activities and half-court basketball competitions. All South students were active

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BROOKVILLE – The Lady Wave Softball team defeated Brookville 15-6 in their final tune-up scrimmage game. “Just nice seeing other people to pitch and play against and see live pitching” said Greenville Coach Jerrod Newland. “We’re getting there… a work in progress. It’s all good.” Karsyn Shaffer opened play with a single to right followed by a Cassie Cromwell single to left. A Jazzlyn Petry RBI single to right-center plated the game’s first run giving Greenville an early 1-0 lead. Makala Hanes made it a 2-0 Lady Wave lead with a single followed by a walk to Ashton Kester and an RBI groundout off the bat of Allison Minnich upping the Wave’s lead to 3-0. The Wave made it a 4-0 advantage with a twoout Ally Hill single to left with Brookville coming to the plate in the bottom of the first. Both teams would go scoreless in inning No. 2 with Minnich picking up her first strikeout of the game and the Blue Devils grounding out to Hanes at third and Kester at short. Greenville doubled its run production in the third with a Shaffer single to center, a Cromwell walk, a Sydney Grote RBI single to right and a Hanes twoout infield single setting the stage for a three-run blast over the right-center field fence off the bat of Kester giving the Lady

Wave an 8-0 lead. Brookville would battle back with two runs in the bottom of the third making an 8-2 game. Hill led off the fourth with a double to left and raced home on a Shaffer two-base knock to rightcenter giving the Wave a 9-2 lead. “It’s nice coming out playing innings, getting reps because this time of year it’s not about anything except seeing live pitching,” said Newland, “and getting reps and kids in different spots.” Brookville added three fourth-inning runs to trail 9-5 after four complete. The Lady Wave would take advantage of a fifthinning Blue Devils error on a Hanes smash to third, a Kester single to right with the big hit of the inning a 2-RBI double to right-center off the bat of Logan Tabler for an 11-5 lead. The Green Wave went scoreless in the top of the sixth while the Lady Devils were adding an unearned run in the bottom of the inning to trail 11-6 going to the final inning of play. The Wave added four runs in the top of the seventh with five consecutive hits using a leadoff Lani Shilt bunt single, back-to-back Grote and Petry singles to left and a 3-run Hanes double pushing the Wave lead to 14-6. A Kester RBI single to right closed out the game’s scoring. “It was a fun day all the way around, making plays, hitting the ball and stroking it,” Newland said. “Lady Wave Softball in rolling.”

GREENVILLE – The Wave varsity baseball team pulled out a 9-8 extra-inning win over the Russia Raiders. Greenville used the pitching of Tyler Netzley and a Logan Eldridge RBI to take an early 1-0 lead after one. The Raiders plated 2-runs in the top of the second taking a 2-1 lead with Tanner Ross scoring on a past-ball in the bottom of the inning sending the teams to the third even at 2-2. Russia pushed a run across in the third taking a 3-2 lead only to have an Eldridge single to left send Jacob Hounshell home with the tying run in the bottom of the inning. Chris Force took the mound for the Wave in the top of the fourth and pitched out of jamb with runners on second and third with one out coaxing popups to Peter Pandy at third and AJ Bowers at ﬁrst. “Situations like that… it’s great to get out here when it doesn’t really count and see how kids are going to react,” said Blumenstock. The Raiders kept Greenville off the board in the bottom of the in-

Peter Pandy tags Russia runner out at third in Green Wave win at Sater (Gaylen Blosser Photo)

Tanner Ross drives in the winning run for the Wave in win over Russia (Gaylen Blosser photo)

“Shut them down big time,” Blumenstock said of Mills. Mills reached base by way of a hit batsman and Eldridge was safe on an error putting runners on ﬁrst and second in the bottom of the eighth. Ross drilled a drive

to left-center plating the winning run for a Wave 9-8 home win. “You get to practice an extra inning game where you have to get a guy in,” said Blumenstock “that means all the difference in the world getting ready for a season.”

Phillips on road to recovery BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Wave junior Kyle Phillips is recovering from an ACL knee injury that has sidelined the three-sport athlete from his junior season of basketball and baseball. The First Team AllGWOC North defensive back underwent ACL reconstruction surgery to repair his damaged knee. Phillips backed up Clay Guillozet at quarterback and started four games as a sophomore when an injury sidelined Guillozet in the 2014 season. “Kyle is a kid that is green and white through and through,” said Greenville Football Coach Aaron Shaffer.

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ning sending the teams to the fifth tied at 3-3. Tanner Ross handled the pitching duties in the fifth keeping the visitors off the board with a strikeout while not allowing a hit. Russia used an RBI single to right to take a 4-3 lead in the top of the sixth only to have the Wave’s Pandy drive in the tying run sending the teams to final inning of play even at 4-4. Russia scored four runs in the top of the seventh taking an 8-4 lead with the Wave facing their last at-bat. Brayden York opened the bottom of the seventh with an infield single followed by a Kyle Mills walk and an Eldridge single to left loading the bases with no outs. Ross smacked an RBI single to left to trail 8-5 followed with a Bowers RBI single to center closing to 8-6 with no outs. A bases loaded Beyke walk made an 8-7 score followed by a walk to Minnich tying the score at 8-8. A double play followed, and a lineout to center sent the teams to extra-innings. Kyle Mills working in relief got a 4-3 groundout and back-to-back strikeouts to set the Raiders down in order.

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“He’s a kid that does everything right.” Phillips has high aspirations of returning to play football for GHS in the fall for his senior year and believes he is well on his way to reaching his goal. “I’m shooting for June to be back full strength,” said Phillips. “August first starts three-a-days, so August first is the main deadline for me right now.” “The most difficult thing is seeing my teammates on the floor and not being able to contribute during the games,” Phillips stated. “The recovery is definitely the most difficult. Sometimes painful and sometimes you don’t see the results you want. It’s a very lengthy and time consuming recovery, so you really have to put your mind to it and dedicate yourself to get back as soon as possible.” The starting defensive back is ahead of schedule to no surprise of any of his coaches and training staff. “Kyle is one of those kids that gets a goal in mind and he’s going to put the time and effort in to get to that goal,” Shaffer said. “Right now his goal is to get himself as healthy as he can as quickly as he can so that

Kyle Phillips readies to enter 2015 Green Wave football game (Gaylen Blosser Photo)

he can get himself prepared to play football next year.” Brian Cheney, Wayne HealthSports GHS athletic trainer works closely with Phillips on his road to recovery. “Kyle has worked hard through the whole process,” said Cheney. “He has set a good example for the rest of his team as far as perseverance, hard work and his overall work ethic. A lot can be said for his hard work through one of the tougher periods during the rehabilitation process. It says a lot about him.” “It’s tough at ﬁrst,” continued Phillips. “You feel like the world is coming to an end. You feel like you’re never going

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DD awareness raised through basketball BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com VERSAILLES – What’s Your Story has been the theme for DD (Developmental Disabilities) Month and there were plenty of stories coming from the Versailles Middle School basketball court on March 23. Darke County’s community leaders joined with members of the county’s Special Olympics basketball teams for a friendly, and sometimes aggressive, game of basketball. The event is in its third year and continues to grow in popularity. The goal of the event is to raise awareness of persons with developmental disabilities and demonstrate their capabilities. It is also an opportunity to highlight some of Darke County’s incredible athletes and their accomplishments. The county is fortunate to have three basketball teams, Slammers, Warriors and Dawgs, represent this area. The Slammers were recognized this year for earning a state championship. Community leaders have an opportunity to play sideby-side with the athletes and learn more about the Special Olympics program. The leaders get to see ﬁrsthand the heart, desire and capabilities these individuals put forth. Whether it was a consecutive string of three-pointers being drained from outside the arc or the girl dribbling up the court protecting the ball from players much bigger than her, the game showcased Darke County’s most incredible athletes. Joining the Special Olympics athletes on the court were Aaron Moran, superintendent of Ver-

sailles Schools; Doug Fries, superintendent of Greenville School; Josh Sagester, superintendent of Tri-Village School; Alex Mikos, WTGR; Karl Weidner, of Midmark; Randy Linkous, Darke County Sheriff’s Office; Curt Garrison, safety/ service director for city of Greenville; Jim Detling, attorney and Darke County DD board member; and Ryan Berry, managing editor of The Early Bird and Bluebag Media. Coaches from the Special Olympics teams either played or coached the teams. Cindy Rose, volunteer coordinator for Darke County Special Olympics, said Darke County is fortunate to have the support it does for this program. “You can go around the state and, believe it or not, you don’t find this kind of support,” she said. That support is evident with Special Olympics having over one hundred volunteers at the annual Track & Field Day in May. Hundreds of school children will descend on Harmon Field at Greenville High School for the event on May 13. In addition to basketball and track & field, volunteers also support the local Special Olympics cheerleading, softball, unified golf, bowling, and swimming teams. The Business Professionals of America students from Greenville High School recently held A Night in Hollywood to recognize and support the Special Olympics program. The Supply Chain Management students raised and donated the most in one year of any high school BPA group in Ohio to any Special Olympics organization. The class donated over $13,000.

Y’s soccer signup deadline is April 1 DARKE COUNTY – The YMCA of Darke County is set to begin soccer play at their Greenville and Versailles locations in April. Participating in sports at the Y has beneﬁts far greater than physical health. Sports at the Y is about building the whole child, from the inside out. If you have children between the ages of 4-10, they have a league for them. They will have a team for ages 4-6 and a team for ages 7-10. Registration is open now; call 548-3777 or 526-4488

or stop by and register in person. The registration deadline is April 1. Pre-season for 7-10 age group is April 2. The volunteer coaches’ meeting is April 6. Practice begins April 9 and ﬁrst game is April 23. The last game will be played May 28. The leagues would not be possible without the support of volunteers. If you would like to volunteer to coach or help in any way, contact Tyler Roberts at 548-3777 or troberts@ymcadarkecounty.org.

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE – The Darke County Tractor Pullers Association (DCTPA) is gearing up for a new season of pulling. The association has added a new pulling class for the 2016 season making it easier and more affordable for guys and gals wanting to compete in upcoming events. “We added a new class this year,” said DCTPA VP Kyle Schlechty. “It’s a Work Stock Class with safety rules to get in some lower horse power, lower cost so it’s not so expensive for the starter guys and gals to get in and run a class.” “We will continue to have all the big bad classes that we currently run,” continued Schlechty. “The fair will be two days with similar classes as what we had in previous years… two days of very exciting classes.” The National Tractor Pullers Association (NTPA) will have two days of Grand Nationals at the 2016 Great Darke County Fair with 7:00 p.m. start times both Tuesday and Wednesday

nights. “I’m on the grandstand side of the track and interview all the winners and anybody else I can go and ﬁnd to embarrass and talk to,” said Duane Edwards DCTPA event announcer. Edwards, a member of the prestigious Tractor Pullers Hall of Fame can be heard announcing at most pulls in this part of the state and the eastern side of Indiana. DCTPA Secretary, Tina Davis keeps a busy schedule working in the association’s track side ofﬁce during the pulling season. “I take all the entries and put all the data in for the distances,” said Davis of her responsibilities. “We have a big season coming up. We will be in Redkey (Indiana) in June and it goes from there.” Kody Schlechty, an 8-year old third generation puller (helper) is excited to get the new season underway having just won a trophy at the National Kiddie Tractor Pull at the recent Darke County Sheriff Patrol Home and Sports Show.

2015 Nationals compete at Darke County Fair (Gaylen Blosser Photo)

“Yep,” said Kody when asked if he was ready for the pulling season, and stated, “I won a trophy at the mini-tractor pull.” “The smoke, the noise, the power… it just grows on you,” said Edwards. “Once you’re addicted you’re addicted.” Edwards had some advice for ﬁrst time visitors to a tractor pull; “Have ear plugs, head phones, whatever because it’s noisy, especially if you have kids. Adults can stick their ﬁngers in their ears but the kids need head phones or earplugs.”

Trojans scrimmage at Greenville BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE – The Arcanum Trojans varsity baseball team took on the Green Wave at Sater Park in a Monday scrimmage. Greenville came out on top of the seven inning contest by an 11-3 score. “Arcanum is a good ball club,” said Greenville Coach Eric Blumenstock. “We hit the ball really well tonight.” “We tried some plays, some game situation stuff that didn’t go quite like I wanted it to but we have a full week of practice to get in here where we can start cleaning up some of that stuff,” added Blumenstock. “I have to give the guys credit. We threw the ball well today and we hit well today. There are some things we need to clean up but I’m feeling pretty good.” Arcanum jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first only to have the Wave plate two runs in the bottom of the inning to lead 2-1. Neither team would dent the plate in inning No. 2 but it was the Wave sending three runners home in the bottom of the third to take a 5-1 advantage. “Our first scrimmage of the season we had zero errors and I don’t think we had any today except for a sun issue on a play,” Blumenstock said of his team’s defensive play in the field. The Trojans got a run back in the top of the fourth followed with Greenville knocking in four runs in the bottom of the inning and adding two runs in the bottom of the fifth to lead 10-2 after five innings of play. “We are hitting a lot better this year than we started out last year, so that is always a good sign,” Blumenstock stated. “The guys don’t look overmatched like they did at the beginning of last year. They look a lot more confident. I’m pretty thrilled about where we are going

Each year the DCTPA gives back to the community with ﬁnancial donations. At their recent Annual DCTPA banquet, the organization gave cash donations to the Cancer Association of Darke County, Farm Safety Just For Kids, Township of Greenville Fire and Rescue, Palestine Park, Lynn Lions Club and more.

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to be.” Each team would add a run to close out the game with the Wave taking the scrimmage by an 11-3 score. “This is a good group of kids,” Blumenstock said of his team. “It’s a game. We want to go out and have a good time. There

are going to be moments when you have to be serious. You always have to take a game serious but still keep it loose and have a good time. That’s what these guys know how to do and that’s what is going to make this a fun season for us.”

Zumbathon Charity Event is April 1 VERSAILLES – The YMCA of Darke County is once again hosting our annual Zumbathon ® Charity Event! This year’s event will once again be at the Versailles branch on April 1. This year’s Zumbathon will start with 50 minutes of Zumba® in the gym; then they’ll head to the water and take the party to the pool. For a $10 minimum donation, you may participate in both parts or the format of your choice! Register in person at the Y, by phone at 5264488 or 548-3777, or online at https://operations. daxko.com/Online/4055/ Programs/search.mvc/ sessions?program_ id=14586. Do you have children ages six-weeks to sevenyears who may need care during the event? The Y has you covered. They will have child care available during the event- $2 for children who are potty-trained, $3 for infants. Pre-register your child by calling 5264488. This service is complimentary for Y members. Chair massages and

healthy samples will be set up in the lobby. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for registration and browsing the vendors. Rafﬂe prizes will be available, along with gentlyused Zumba ® clothing at garage-sale prices. They are excited to welcome DJ Opie to their event. The team of instructors include Sharon Dapore Kramer, Ann Marie Eiting, Heather Brown, Lacey Thacker, Carolyn Combsall staff instructors at the YMCA of Darke County; Wendy Aultman, Janet Bielefeld, Dee Carrington and Tony Baltes, all Y substitute instructors; Lynn Blakeley, staff instructor and Group Exercise Coordinator at the YCMA of Darke County; as well as guest instructors Cindy Baumann Ferdelman, Centerville; Marcia Coragem PerioEpps, Dayton and Jenah Cho Bartek, Centerville. You do not have to participate in both Zumba(R) formats, however, they strongly encourage you to try both.

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New season begins with colorful exhibit GREENVILLE – Historic Bear’s Mill will open a new season of art exhibits in the Clark Gallery with the colorful work of painter Donna Pierce Clark and glass blower Jack Pine on display from April 1 through May 8. An informal opening night reception offering hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be held on April 8 from 5-9 p.m., with the artists speaking about their work, methods, and inspirations at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. “We are thrilled to be greeting the arrival of spring with the vibrantly beautiful art of Donna and Jack which will enhance the natural beauty that surrounds the Mill in this

season of renewal,” said Marti Goetz, executive director of Friends of Bear’s Mill. Pine grew up in Circleville, home of the largest pumpkin show in the nation, perhaps explaining his creation of dazzling blown-glass pumpkins that are among his most popular items. He has spent the past 20 years perfecting the art of glass blowing with the objective of creating organic art forms in a unique style. Following high school, Donna Pierce-Clark completed a degree in Art Education and immediately began teaching art, an occupation which she has pursued for 45 years, currently instructing adult

Waves of Pride & Art Expo is March 31 GREENVILLE – Greenville City Schools invites you to the annual Greenville City Schools’ Waves of Pride & Art Expo. This event, dedicated to sharing our students’ work, will be held at the Greenville High School on March 31, 6:30-8 p.m. Students’ academic and artistic work from Greenville Primary, Intermediate and Middle Schools, as well as, the Junior and Senior High Schools will be on exhibit. You will also be treated to mini

performances throughout the evening from various instrumental groups and vocal musical groups including the South Middle School Choir, Jr. High Jazz Band, Jr. High Choirs, High School Orchestra, High School Jazz Scene and The Wavaires. Parents, grandparents and community members are welcome to walk through the high school, browse the students’ work, enjoy the musical and art displays, and share in the pride of their students.

Farmers’ Market vendor open house

GREENVILLE – Calling all crafters, artisans, gardeners, farmers and bakers. Have you considered selling your items at the Downtown Greenville Farmers’ Market? The market is presented by Main Street Greenville and they are looking for vendors! Celebrating its 18th year, the market will be open every Saturday morning, June 4 through Oct. 8, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in front of the Courthouse. Those interested in selling their items at the Farmers’ Market are invited to join Main Street Greenville for their Vendor Open House. This will take place at KitchenAid Experience, 423 S. Broadway, Greenville, on March 31, 7-8 p.m. Main Street Greenville will be answering questions, greeting returning vendors and helping new vendors sign-up for the 2015 season. The market offers a va-

riety of selling options, ranging from one Saturday to every Saturday of the season. “The Downtown Greenville Farmers’ Market provides a friendly and fun location for local individuals to sell their goods. For those who wish to shop local for their produce, this is about as local as you can get,” said Amber Garrett, executive director of Main Street Greenville. If you are interested in selling goods at the Farmers’ Market, but are unable to attend the open house, contact Main Street Greenville for a form at 548-4998 or agarrett@ mainstreetgreenville.org. To learn more about the organization, visit www. DowntownGreenville.org or call. You can also like the organization on Facebook to receive updates on a regular basis (www. facebook.com/mainstreetgreenville).

students at Hayner Cultural Center in Troy. Her lifetime love of painting inspires her work, which includes graceful florals and still lives, striking landscapes and seascapes, and evocative portraits, as well as some abstract expressionist pieces. Art at the Mill is on view during regular Mill store hours, 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1 p.m. till 5 p.m. Sundays. Historic Bear’s Mill is owned and operated by Friends of Bear’s Mill, a non-profit organization, and is located at 6450 Arcanum-Bear’s Mill Road about five miles east of Greenville. For more information, contact Bear’s Mill at 548-5112 or www. bearsmill.com.

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PRODUCE SPECIALS ................................................ Imported Sweet Green or Red

SEEDLESS 1.49lb GRAPES ................................................ Personal Size Mini Sweet

WATERMELONS 2.99ea ................................................ 5 lb. Dole

RED POTATOES 1.99ea ................................................ 3 lb. Bag Jonathan, McIntosh, Red or Golden

TURKEY BREAST 4.69lb ................................................ Eckrich Oven Roasted Eckrich Cajun

TURKEY BREAST 4.99lb ................................................ Eckrich Buffalo Style Eckrich

COTTO SALAMI 4.09lb ................................................ Eckrich

ROAST BEEF 6.29lb ................................................ Eckrich

HONEY LOAF 4.59lb ................................................ Eckrich 98% Fat Free Imported

COOKED HAM 4.99lb ................................................ Eckrich 97% Fat Free

HONEY BAKED HAM 3.49lb ................................................ Eckrich Jumbo

ALL MEAT BOLOGNA 2.19lb ................................................ Arctic Shores 16 oz.

reg. $5.49

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PINK SALMON FILLETS 3.99ea ................................................

NAVEL 3.99ea ORANGES ................................................

ALL MEAT WIENERS 3/5.00 ................................................

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FRESH SAUSAGE LINKS 2.49ea ................................................

6 lb. Bag California Sweet Seedless

Smith Dairy 24 oz.

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reg. $1.19

MARGARINE QUARTERS .79ea ................................................

FROZEN SPECIALS ................................................ Smith Dairy 56 oz.

reg. $3.69

QUALITY ICE CREAM 2.99ea ................................................

Cole’s 14-16 oz. reg. $2.79-3.39 Garlic Texas Toast or GARLIC BREAD 1.99ea ................................................

Stone Ridge 12 Pack 30 oz. reg. $3.49 Krunch Bars or ICE CREAM BARS 2.99ea ................................................

Bob Evan’s 12 oz. Small Casing

Essential Everyday 16 oz.

reg. $3.79

reg. $2.79

CORN DOGS 1.99ea ................................................ CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS .59lb For Large Orders Call 996-1781 ................................................

73% Lean In 3 lb. or Larger Pkgs

GROUND BEEF

1.99lb

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BONELESS SHOULDER SWISS ROAST 3.29lb ................................................ Beef Arm Chuck

BONELESS SHOULDER SWISS 3.49lb STEAK ................................................ BONELESS BEEF STEW MEAT 3.99lb ................................................ Center Cut, Thick, Thin, or Butterfly

BONELESS PORK LOIN CHOPS 2.29lb ................................................ BONELESS CUBED PORK CUTLETS 2.99lb ................................................ Bulk, Thick Sliced In 3 lb. or Larger Pkgs.

PLATTER STYLE BACON

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BONELESS PORK LOINS

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SQUEALIN’ COW PATTIES

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GROCERY SPECIALS Mikesell’s 10 oz.

reg. $3.29

Frito Lay 9¾-10½ oz.

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Frito Lay 8 oz.

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Quaker 9.8-15.1 oz.

reg. $3.49

Hostess 10.5-11.25 oz. Chocolate or Powdered

reg. $2.99

PARTY SIZE POTATO CHIPS 1.99ea ................................................ LAY’S POTATO CHIPS 2.29ea ................................................ KETTLE COOKED POTATO CHIPS 2.29ea ................................................ INSTANT OATMEAL 2.49ea ................................................ MINI DONUTS 1.99ea ................................................

Nabisco 4.5-8.1 oz.

reg. $3.89

TOASTED CHIPS 2.49ea ................................................

Creamette or reg. $1.79-1.89 San Giorgio 10-16 oz. Macaroni, Spaghetti and ASSORTED PASTA .99ea ................................................ Chef Boyardee reg. $1.69 14.5-15 oz. Can PASTA .99ea ................................................ .1-.14 oz. reg. $.25 Unsweetened Drink Mix

KOOL AID 6/1.00 ................................................ 12 Pack 12 oz. Cans Diet Rite, RC Cola, Sunkist, A&W Root Beer, Vernors, Country Time Lemonade, Hawaiian Punch and Assorted 7-UP 3.29ea ................................................

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Darke County Executive Director of Economic Development Position responsibilities include overseeing/implementing economic development programs throught the county. Qualifications: • Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Economics, Public Administration, Business, or combination of relevant work experience and superior communication and supervisory skills • Successful experience in economic development field preferred, but not required Salary Range: Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefit package.

For a more detailed job description visit: www.darkecounty.com Send resume, work-related references, and salary history by Apr. 18, 2016 to Melanie Nealeigh, 537 South Broadway, Suite 201, Greenville, OH 45331. Email: mnealeigh@darkecounty.com

Cabinet Builder Needed

A small Business located near Arcanum, Oh is in need of a Dependable, Hardworking, Person to help construct custom cabinetry. * Full Time Employee 40 + hours per week * Operate Hand Tools and small Machinery * Be able to lift 100 pounds * Must have valid drivers license and Transportation * Need to be 18 years of age or older * Skills beneficial but not required but willing to learn Please send resume to Cabinet Builder, c/o The Early Bird 5312 Sebring Warner Road Greenville, OH 45331 Union City Care Center is looking for energetic, empathetic, compassionate STNA’s to join our one of a kind nursing team. We are a 43 bed Skilled Nursing Facility located in Union City, OH specializing in Geri-Psych and Memory Care Services. An excellent benefits package is available to all Full-Time employees. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision care along with ETO (earned time off), short-term disability coverage, life insurance coverage, and 401K. All candidates must hold a current STNA license in the State of Ohio. Please call Pam Idle, DON to schedule an interview today! We look forward to hearing from you soon! Pam Idle, Director of Nursing Union City Care Center 907 East Central Street Union City, OH 45390 (937) 968-5284

FOR RENT 414 N Gray, 1 BR apt, $350/mo + $350 Security Deposit + utilities. 2 BR back apartment, $375/mo + $375 Security Deposit + utilities. NO SMOKING AND NO PETS! Call 5489940 for rental app. Not Metropolitan approved

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is looking for a full time HVAC Installer - 3yrs. Experience Must have clean driving record and pass drug test. Apply at Bolyard Heating & Cooling 1480 Sweitzer Street, Greenville. MON-FRI 8-4

Radiology Tech w/Medical Assistant Duties Full-time Duties include back office work as well as After Hours shift rotation. Must be friendly, out-going, and a team player. Must be licensed in the State of Ohio EOE Qualified applicants: send resumes to HR@familyhealthservices.org

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Ready to Spring into a new job opportunity? We are looking for motivated individuals. Potential for temp to hire. • Production • Pick and Pack • Manufacturing • Construction Experience • Concrete Finishers Clean background & pass drug screen. Call us at 937-547-5627 NOW LOCATED AT: Associates Staffing of Darke Co. LLC 1324 Wagner Ave. Greenville, OH 45331

Union Township will be accepting applications for the position of laborer. This will be a full-time position with a starting wage commensurate with experience. Applicants must have or be able to obtain a Class B CDL or higher, pass a physical exam and drug screen, be able to perform physical labor and will be subject to weekend and holiday work. All interested applicants may pick up an employment application and job description at the Union Township Building, 9497 Markley Road, Laura, Ohio, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday BEGINNING March 21, 2016. Properly completed application must be submitted at the same address by 1:00 p.m., April 15, 2016, to be considered.

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

4-5 BR, 2 bath house, close to downtown Greenville. $550/mo, $550 security deposit. No Pets. 937-459-5533 or 937-423-3865 Willow Place Apartments - We’re better than ever! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Call 937316-8489. Equal Housing Opportunity

New Madison Public Library is currently seeking quotes for cleaning services. The position will begin June 1, 2016. For a complete listing of job duties, visit the library at 142 S. Main St. New Madison. Quotes must be received no later than FRIDAY, APRIL 8. Call Brenda at 937-996-1741 with any questions.

CARPENTER We are a small business located in Greenville, Ohio with projects throughout OH and IN. Looking for a carpenter with 5+ years’ experience in commercial and new construction environments. Some projects will require overnight travel. Home on weekends. Applicants should: • Be honest, dependable, hardworking, detail-oriented and a self-starter. • Have their own basic hand tools • Valid driver’s license/reliable transportation • Have a good work history. • 10 Hour or 30 Hour OSHA training a plus. • Have willingness to travel up to 150 mile radius. • Have the ability to problem solve. • Have experience in a production environment. Wages negotiable based on experience. Per Diem or travel compensation based on project locations. We are an equal opportunity employer Please send salary requirements, resume and list of experience to: 2014doorjob@gmail.com or mail to Carpenter, c/o The Early Bird 5312 Sebring Warner Rd. Greenville, OH 45331 LEGAL NOTICE

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2 BR mobile home. No pets. $450/mo + deposit & utilities. Reference required. 937533-1687 Extra nice 1 bedroom apartment with 2 car garage in Greenville. No pets. References and deposit required. Call for details 548FOR RENT 2 BR House for rent. 9400 Tiny efficiency in 208 East North St Union Storage for personal & $475+deposit. business use. Penske Greenville. Call for de- City. 548-1800 Truck Rentals. Call tails 548-9400 Greenville Stor & Lock. 548-1075, 5328 Michelle St SPECIAL NOTICES IF YOU HAD HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY AN SUFFERED AN INFECTION between 2010 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids shall be received by the Board of Control, c/o Janelle Cross, Municipal Building, 100 Public Square, Greenville, Ohio 45331, until 10:00 AM, April 28, 2016, for the Leasing Of Certain Municipal Owned Real Estate situated in the northwest corner of the northeast quarter of Section 3, Town 11 North, Range 2 East, and being part of the 1.32 acre tract; also a part of the southeast quarter of Section 34, Town 12 North, Range 2 East containing 13.16 acres m/l; also a right-of way strip of land adjoining the northwest side of the PC & St Louis Railroad being in the southeast quarter of Section 34, Town 12, Range 2 East; also that tract of land in the southeast corner of the southwest quarter of Section 34, Township 12, Range 2 East containing 2 1/2 acres m/l, all of which is located in Greenville Township, Darke County, and within the corporate limits of the City of Greenville, Ohio. (This land is currently used by the Darke County Aero Modelers and is located off of Chestnut Street.)

COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent. Great location on E Main St, high visibility. For more details 548-5264 Ideal small house for elderly. Level floor plan. Newly remodeled. All appliances provided. Low utilities. Quiet neighborhood near Greenville park. Smoke & pet free. 548-7339

4 BR, 2 bath house, close to downtown Greenville. $550/mo, $550 security deposit. No Pets. 937-459-5533 or 937-423-3865

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Shannon Miller, et al vs. Lisa Aker, et al Case No. 16-CV-00049 BETTY CATHERINE LEWIS and THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ADMINISTRATORS, EXECUTORS & ASSIGNS OF BETTY CATHERINE LEWIS, whose last place of residence is unknown, and whose present place of residence is unknown will take notice that on February 24, 2016, Shannon Miller, et al. ﬁled an Amended Complaint for Declaratory Judgement, Quiet Title and Other Relief concerning two parcels of real property located in Darke County, Ohio. Plaintiffs pray that their title rights be quieted as against all Defendants in the real estate described below: Parcel One: Parcel No. D160-02-00-00-404-00 (6.467 acres) Situated in the Township of Butler in the County of Darke and the State of Ohio. Being a 6.467 acre tract situated in the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section Two (2), Township Ten (10) North, Range Two (2) East, and beginning at the intersection of the centerline of U.S. Route 127 and the South line of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2; thence North 2° 34’ West, 940.00 feet to an iron pin; thence South 89° 50’ West, 300.00 feet to the point of beginning, containing 6.467 acres, more or less, but subject to all legal highways and easements of record. Parcel Two: Parcel No. 136-2-111-14-03-01-123000 (Lot 31) Situated in the County of Darke and the State of Ohio and in the Village of Palestine. Being Lot Number Thirty-one (31) in Palestine, Darke County, Ohio. Property Address: 110 East Cross Street, Palestine, Ohio 34352 All Defendants herein are required to ﬁle an answer to this Amended Complaint within 28 days after the publication of this notice. Garbig & Schmidt, LLC By Nicole L. Pohlman (0086301) Caroline R. Schmidt (0073710) Attorney for Plaintiffs 2840 Alt. St. Rt. 49 N., Ste. A P.O. Box 100 Arcanum, OH 45304 Tel: (937) 692-5278 Fax: (937) 692-6544 nicolepohlman@embarqmail.com carolineschmidt@embarqmail.com 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10

The bids shall be received in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders, Specifications, and Proposal Form, all of which may be obtained from the office of the City Engineer. Authorized by Greenville City Resolution No. 16-26. Curt Garrison Safety/Service Director 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5T

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FOR RENT 3 BR house, Union City, IN. $525 mo/includes water. New gas furnace/kitchen cabinets. W/D hookup. No pets. 765-964-4291

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

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

Bank of NY Mellon VS. Richard Deal, Deceased, et al. No. 15CV00416

JPMorgan Chase VS. Karen Jones, et al. No. 15CV00494

Fifth Third Mortgage VS. Kevin Osterloh, et al. No. 15CV00540

Ocwen Loans VS. Hope Brodrick, et al. No. 15CV00503

Bank of NY Mellon VS. John Withrow, et al. No. 15CV00481

Peoples Bank VS. Jean Eastridge, et al. No. 15CV00486

Wells Fargo VS. Douglas Miller, et al. No. 15CV00532

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, April 8, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Jackson in Darke County to-wit:

Street Address: 282 Pickett Rd Union City, Ohio Parcel Number: H32011332000030800

Street Address: 409 S Main St Ansonia, Ohio Parcel Number: C15221322021012800

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

Street Address: 1005 E 4th St Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221226020217801

Street Address: 139 Center St Bradford, Ohio Parcel Number: A04240921020414000

Street Address: 601 W Main St New Weston, Ohio Parcel Number: B11421410010113100

Street Address: 5865 Gettysburg Pitsburg Rd Gettysburg, Ohio Parcel Number: E20040806000040200

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $52,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 3/20, 3/27, 4/3 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $30,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 3/20, 3/27, 4/3 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $126,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 3/20, 3/27, 4/3 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $96,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 3/20, 3/27, 4/3 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $51,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 3/20, 3/27, 4/3 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $50,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 3/20, 3/27, 4/3 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $68,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 3/20, 3/27, 4/3 3T

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

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

All sales begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Bidding information Bidding starts at two-thirds of the appraised value. Successful bidders must deposit 15% of the purchase price at the time of the sale. Personal check (proper ID, local check signed in our presence), cashier’s check or cash is accepted. The buyer will be required to sign a disclaimer that relieves the Sheriff and appraising agents of liabilities of hazards, or past due bills, as

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

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LEIS REALTY CONGRATULATES

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! OPEN SUNDAY APRIL 3RD 2016

128 HARMON DR, GREENVILLE, OH OPEN 1-2:30 PM

Move in and enjoy life’s seasons! Walking distance to the park. Three bedroom well insulated home for comfy, cozy winters, cool summers. Detached 16 x 22 garage with loft for extra storage. Just the right size backyard for summer cook-outs, fall fire pit, winter snow ball fights. (620816) Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Elaine Laux.

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Very nice brick ranch in a great neighborhood close to new school and shopping. Partially fenced in large back yard with mature trees and storage shed. Windows and Doors replaced 5 years ago. Agent related to seller. (705466) Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Elaine Diana Hall.

HAPPY EASTER! Hunting for a New Home?

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, April 3rd 1:00-2:30 P.M. 1288 OLD COUNTRY LANE, DAYTON Motivated Seller!! Beautiful 1/2 acre setting on a quiet cul-de-sac within minutes of restaurants & shopping. This is the place for you. Bi-level home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and lower level family room with fireplace.

NEW LISTINGS

11643 OHIO INDIANA STATE LINE, UNION CITY, OH Cracker Jack…and the surprise is the price. This 3 BR ranch in the country is offered on a first come first served basis at $59,900. 7849 ST RT 571 EAST, GREENVILLE Cottage style home with 3 BR, 1.5 baths, vinyl privacy fence. Above ground pool with a backyard oasis. Franklin Monroe School district.

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Nice 3 BR ranch style house in Greenville north end. No Pets. $625. 4477845 Spacious 2 BR. NO SMOKING. Stove & refrig. W/D hookup. Pet fee. $515/mo + deposit. 692-5965 2 BR lower apt in New Madison. Total electric. No pets. Possible MET approved. No appliances or W/D hookup. $375/mo + deposit. 937-459-2784 REAL ESTATE Beautiful large log home, 2.4 aces w/3 BR, loft, pellet boiler, pond, much more. On SR 571E, edge of Greenville. NEW PRICE $292,000. Trump Realty 678-5687 OPEN HOUSE Sat., Apr 2, 1p-3p. 10042 Young Rd, Union City, OH. NEW PRICE $149,900. 3 BR, 2.5 baths. 2.78 acres. Come & see! Hosted by Casey Miller, EB Real Estate. 937620-1890 SERVICES OFFERED Musical Instrument Consignment at Bach To Rock Music in Greenville! Better chance of selling it at a Store that Specializes in what Musicians want than a regular consignment shop. Call us today (or better yet, stop by with your clean & playable item) to hear the details. 547-1970, bachtorock@earthlink. net LAWN MOWING & ROLLING, Yard Cleanup, Shrub Trimming, Edging, Mulching, Landscape Maintenance. Free Estimates. Leave message for Gettysburg Outdoor at Lavy’s Corner Mart 937-447-3051

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ARCANUM 208 S. SYCAMORE NEW PRICE $59,000. 2 bed, 1 bath, det. 4 car garage, many updates inside and out. (621483) GREENVILLE 5439 REQUARTH RD. NEW PRICE $338,500. 5 bed, 4 bath, 3 car att. Garage, full finished walk out basement, just outside of city limits. (622612) 1325 GREENVILLE NASHVILLE RD. $243,500. 4 Bed, 2 Bath, attached garage, 5 acres. (701268) 109 AVENUE E $109,900. 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1 car att. Garage, full basement- partially finished, hardwood floors. (703507) 2820 ST. RT. 571 $106,900. 3 bed, 1.5 bath, barn, .43 acre. (700694) 114 VIRGINIA AVE. NEW LISTING $99,900. 2 Bed, 1.5 bath, den, 2 car garage, high efficient furnace. (705587) 220 GLENWOOD NEW LISTING $98,000. 3 Bed, 1 bath, brick ranch close to new school, partially fenced in back yard, shed and mature trees. (705466) 484 W. LINCOLN DR. $83,900. 3 Bed, 1 bath, 1 car att. Garage, large fenced in yard with storage shed and covered patio. (703176) UNION CITY 102 BON BON $54,900. 3 Bed, 1 bath, 1 car att. Garage converted to storage and bonus room. (700582) 106 BON BON $52,000. 3 Bed, 1 bath, 1 car att. Garage, storage building and fire pit. (703221) 353 CARTER NEW LISTING $68,000. 2 Bed, 2 bath, could easily become 3 bedroom home, den, bonus room on 3rd level, enclosed porch. (706140) 409 N. COLUMBIA $109,900. 5 Bed, 3 bath, 4200 sq. ft., 2 story home. 2 car attached garage, beautiful woodwork throughout home. (700719) 209 N. GRANDVIEW ST. $249,900. 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 half bath, finished basement, 2.5 car att. Garage, 3100 sq ft living space. (700734) BRADFORD/COVINGTON 9625 W. GREENVILLE FALLS RD. COVINGTON $65,000. 3 Bed, 2 bath, home sits on small branch of Creek. (701779) 6953 SMITH RD. BRADFORD NEW LISTING $78,600. 3 Bed, 2 bath, setting on 1.78 acres, open floor plan on quiet country road with fenced in backyard. (705711)

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS OPEN HOUSE! APRIL 3RD 1-2:30 305 PLUM ST-GREENVILLE This nice home on a large lot is ready to move in to! Many updates. Immediate possession!

NEW TO THE MARKET! 448 MEDALLION-GREENVILLE Looking for a brick ranch on a quiet culde-sac street? This 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home offers large Living Rm, updated Kitchen. 901 MANCHESTER-GREENVILLE 3 BR 2 Bath Brick home on a corner lot, 2 car attached garage. Great home to down size.

NOW IS THE RIGHT TIME TO BUY OR SELL A HOME! CALL ONE OF OUR AGENTS TODAY! 1303 Chippewa Dr. Greenville

SERVICES OFFERED Lawn Rolling & Lawn mowing. Please call Brian Brown Mowing Services at 547-1064

COMPLETE LAWN CARE: Mowing, mulch, edging, yard rolling, garden tilling. 548-0562 or 621-0663 SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800208-6915 to start your application today! Powerwashing, vinyl siding, vinyl fence, decks, deck staining, equipment & gutter cleaning. Call Matt, 937-307-0285 MOWING, large or small jobs. Also Landscaping, Shrub Trimming, Spraying/Fertilizing, Snow Removal. Reasonable rates. References available. Very dependable. 548-1716, ask for Justin Babysitting openings available in Arcanum S/D. Call for details 937459-8177 Attention Small Businesses: Simplify Your Payroll & Taxes with Paychex! New customers receive one month of payroll processing free! Receive a Free Quote! Call 800-805-0164 TREE SERVICE Trimming, storm damage, removal, clear lots, shaping. 937-547-2161

HOUSEHOLD PILLOWTOP 14 INCH THICK MATTRESS & BOX SPRINGS: FULL SET $237; QUEEN SET $259; KING SET $399. NEW IN PLASTIC WITH WARRANTY. 937-884-5455 We deliver

Very nice used Rainbow vacuum sweeper. Warranty. Call 548-0870 New, warehouse liquidation, queen $169, king $219, full $149, twin $79. We deliver. Call 937884-5455

Becoming a Home Owner Need Not Be Just A Dream 2&3 Bedroom Homes Available Check our our selection of FREE handyman homes. Rental Homes Available Too! Sherwood Forest Mobile Home Community 937-548-9898 www.parkbridgehomes.com

LAND AUCTION 103 Acres +-

Sat. April 30, 10:00am

Auction location: 12999 CR 25-A, Anna Oh. Land is Located at the North East Corner of Kuther and Russell Roads (Clinton Twp.)

Shelby Co. Ohio Parcel #02-18-22-351-005

A rare opportunity to purchase land with incredible potential. (Possible Development) Sections zoned B-2, R-2, A-1 2- Tracts

Tract 1- 55.4 Acres +- mostly tillable Tract 2- 47.8 Acres +- with 7ac +- woodland 2.6 ac CRP waterways Selling by the multi-parcel method. Offering in individual tracts and combined.

Basic terms; $10,000 down per tract day of sale with balance due within 35 days. Selling “as is” with no warranties or guarantees. Taxes will be prorated to day of closing. Sale is not contingent on financing. CRP waterways are under contract until 9/30/19. Any changes of contract will be at the cost of buyer. Additional terms available in bid packet.

Contact auctioneer for bid packet. www.auctionzip.com for maps and info.

Realtors©

TROY KIES AUCTIONEER/REALTOR HER REALTORS 937-726-8970

ESTATE AUCTION

AUCTIONEERS: Mike Havenar - Rick Bair - Tony Bayman 937-547-3077

HAPPY EASTER! NOSTALGIC 2-ST brick home w/4 BRs! LRM has Vermont casting wood burning stove. FRM has wood burning fireplace. Updated KIT w/oak cabinetry, Maytag range. MLS 625470 #4496 NEAR GREENVILLE! 3 BR brick ranch w/large eat-in KIT. LRM has wood burning fireplace. Full finished basement with rec rm, built-in bar, add’l wood burning fireplace, utilty rm, workshop & storage area. 3 acre lot! MLS 701923 #4499 11 ACRES (approx. 7 tillable acres & balance in trees & pasture). 2-ST vinyl sided home w/3 BR, 2 BA. LRM & FRM. Newer roof, septic. 30x50 barn for garage, workshop. MLS 608166 #4434 EXCELLENT 2-ST aluminum sided home w/3 BR. Nice KIT has island bar. LRM & DRM. 2-car detached garage. 60x120 lot. MLS 621307 #4491 NEW LISTING! Near downtown Greenville! Large front porch on this 1 1/2ST brick home w/4 BR, 2 BA. LRM & DRM. 14x6 enclosed back porch. MLS 706047 #4502

“Happy Easter” 26 ACRES M/L with 8+ acres tillable, remainder WOODS! 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch nestled here at 7392 Arnold Road! Many extras and updates! 30x40 barn with electric and water; 2 horse stalls; gravel throughout. $259,900 IN PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT in north end of Greenville a 2 bedroom ranch home now available! Vaulted ceiling and corner fireplace in living room; walk-in closet in master bedroom; ALL appliances stay! $112,500 BRICK RANCH DOUBLE at 4044-4046 US Rt 127! 2 bedrooms each side; 1½ baths; family room; 1 car attached garage. Both occupied. COMMERCIAL BUILDING 60x100 with office at 602 Riffle. Mid 50s. 16 ACRES BARE GROUND in Section 13 of York Township! Now offered at $9,000 per acre. NEWLY REMODELED this 2-3 bedroom home at 329 E. Water has new “inside” and new vinyl outside! Seller will pay closing costs for qualified buyer! Mid 50s APPROVED BUILDING LOT at corner of Bur Oak and Aspen! Improved with drilled well; grass; trees and sidewalks! Upper 20s JUST EAST OF GREENVILLE at 6473 Jaysville-St. Johns Road is a spacious brick ranch with partially finished basement! Home features wood-burning fireplace in sunken living room; skylights in Sun Room; Florida Room; in-ground pool (think summer!); 30x56 barn. $284,900

BLUE SPRUCE REALTY 547-9770

Jim Shuttleworth Evelyn Shuttleworth Joe Shuttleworth Greg Shuttleworth Richard Edwards

www.bluesprucerealtyinc.com

Saturday, April 9, 2016 9:30 a.m.

LOCATION: Shelby County Fairgrounds, 700 Fair Road, Sidney, Ohio DIRECTIONS: Exit 90 off I-75 in Sidney, go east toward town 1 mile

AUTO - JEWELRY - ANTIQUES - HOUSEHOLD NICE FURNITURE - ZERO TURN MOWERS ESTATE OF: ROSALEE A. MCCULLOCH

MIAMI COUNTY CASE #87840 TERMS: Cash or Check with Proper I.D. Not Responsible for Accidents. Any Statements Made Day of Sale Supercede Statements Hereon.

AUCTIONEERS

MIKE HAVENAR - RICK BAIR - TONY BAYMAN Apprentice Auctioneer: Ryan Havenar

937 606-4743

“Have Gavel - Will Travel” www.auctionzip.com (Auctioneer #4544 & #6480)

LARGE PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY APRIL 2ND, 2016 - 9:00 A.M. 5862 Kruckeberg Rd. Greenville, OH 45331

DIRECTIONS: From Greenville, Ohio Take 127 to Kruckeberg Rd. Go East on Kruckeberg one mile to Edwards Auction Gallery on Left. (Watch for signs) Auctioneers Note – We will be selling box lots starting at 9:00 am. At 10:00 am we will start the Second ring. 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, click on the current auction date, click on bid now button to enter auction. No buyer’s premium charged for attending the live & collectible auction. Buyer’s premium applied to online bidders only. ANTIQUES – COLLECTIBLES – FURNITURE – HOUSEHOLD – TOOLS Antique Crank Phone in Oak Wood case; Antique Cameras, Cirkut Outfit Camera With Tripod & panorama set up; Korona Camera; Eastman view Camera #1; Orbit Camera; Folding Kodak Cameras; Wolds Fair Sheet Camera; Argus Cameras; And Others; Kodak Film Tray; Brass Lense; Vintage Massie Ferguson Ride ON Pedal Tractor; Pedal Tractor Pulling Sled -Ohio State Kiddie Tractor Pullers; Small Singer Sewing Machine Model 99K; 22x26 Framed In God We Trust President Abraham Lincoln By Hong Min Zou W/Stamp; Large Framed 41x32 Signing of the Peace Treaty Greenville, OH ; Oil on Canvas Mountain Scenery; Large Marimba musical Instrument By Ludwig and Ludwig, (The Natural Sound of Guatemala); Vintage Chest of Drawers; Sterling Silver Coins; Morgan Dollar; Sev. Ike Dollars; Bronze Coins; Pocket Knives; Vintage Elgin Pocket Watch; Hallmark Pedal Tractor; Griswold Meat Grinder; Set of Bobbsey Twin Books; Sev. Precious Moments Figurines; Brass Elephant; Longaberger Baskets & Lamp Basket; 1960’s Chief Yearbooks; 1950’s & 60’s Darke County Fair Books; 1950 Arcanum Souvenir Book; HO Scale Train Set; and More. Household - Kenmore Washing Machine; G.E. Turntable Microwave Stainless Steel; Full Size Post Bed; Oak Pedestal Table & 6 Chairs; Table W/6 Black Chairs; Kitchen Tables; 2 Floral Couches; Reclining Sofa; Cherry Finish L shaped Desk; End Tables & Coffee Table W/Wicker Baskets; Bedroom Suite; Bookcases; RCA Speakers; World Globe; 44 x33 Framed Picture of Greenville Park; Misc. Pictures; Christmas Decorations; Lamps; Large Selection of Home décor; Regulator Oak Cased Clock; Kenmore Sewing Machine w/Cabinet; Four Drawer Filing cabinet & more. TOOLS & GARAGE ITEMS - Wood Lathe; Neuton Electric Push Mower; Skill 3320 Drill Press; Dual Grinder; Rot zip Spiral Saw; Craftsman 1 hp. 3 in. Belt Sander; Skil Jig saw; Power Tools; Drill Bits; Chrome Vanadium Open End & Box end Wrenches; Misc. Wrenches; Lg. Adjustable Wrenches; Toolbox; Sev. NIP Tools; Sev. Power tools; Long Handled Yard Tools; Garage Stool on Wheels; Lawn Chairs; Wheel Barrel; Poly Wheel Barrel; Shop Vac; Poly Garden Organizer; Leaf Blower; Roller Stand; Heaters; H.D. Tap & Die Set; Air Conditioner; Craftsman 12V Drill; Bostitch 16ga. Brad Nailer/Stapler; Craftsman 18ga. Brad Nailer; Sev tools not Listed. Kitchen Cabinets; Wood Pre-hung Interior Doors; Glass Front Bi Fold Closet Doors; Werner 10’ Fiberglass Step Ladder; and much more!

OWNERS- RICHARD & CARLEDIA REHMERT & JUDY FOUREMAN & OTHERS

TERMS: CASH or local checks w/proper ID. Visa & Master Card Accepted w/3% Clerk Fee. Auctioneer licensed in Ohio. Auction held INSIDE facility. We must collect sales tax.

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RECREATIONAL 2013 Cherokee Grey Wolf 18’ travel trailer, 1 slideout, power hitch jack, power awning, flip down travel rack, electric jacks, stored inside, still on 1st bottle of propane. $12,000 firm. 937-526-3792, cell 937-417-5659

MISC. FOR SALE Professional SOUND SYSTEM Rental, Sales & Installation. Free quotes to your business, church or home for sound system updates & improvements. JBL, EAW, QSC, PEAVEY, CROWN. Bach to Rock Music 547-1970, email: Camper, 2002 Coyote bachtorock@earthlink. Hybrid, 23 ft, sleeps 7, net. Also Renting sound $5200. 937-459-8667 systems for Weddings, Graduations, Business MISC. FOR SALE Meetings, or any other Power Wheelchair/Van engagements! Seat, Invacare Pronto Life Alert. 24/7. One M51, 2 yrs old, needs press of a button sends batteries (cost under help FAST! Medical, $200). Asking $1800 Fire, Burglar. Even if you (list price $5500 + tax). can’t reach a phone! 937-467-1314, 937- FREE Brochure. CALL 459-4193 1-800-746-0979

FURNACES $285 While Supplies Last. TUNS 1-877-473-8867 Acorn Stairlifts. The AFFORDABLE solution to your stairs! **Limited time -$250 Off Your Stairlift Purchase!** Buy Direct & SAVE. Please call 1-800-4107127 for FREE DVD and brochure Safe Step Walk-In Tub Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American Made. Installation Included. Call 1-800-906-3115 for $750 Off

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AUCTION SATURDAY – APRIL 2ND @ 9:30 AM

316 Enfield Rd – Dayton, OH 45459 (Centerville)

Quality Household Furnishings incl. Pennsylvania House; Queen Anne style furniture; Dressers; Nightstands; Lighted curio cabinet; Maple dough box; Desk; Dining room suite w/ hutch; etc. Glassware/Antiques: Fostoria; Majolica; Hobbnail; Pie plates, Etched Stemware; Toothpicks; Hammered Alum.; Artist signed 22” Pairpoint lamp; Ornate highboy; and more; Collectibles: 1/16 & 1/18 scale Classic car coll.; Elgin gold pocket watches; Marchand MOP opera glasses; Hoosier washboard; Milk can; Thompson pipe & holder; Accordion Kodak camera; Early Tonka toy trucks, grader, & bulldozer; and many more items not listed! This is just a sneak-peek listing of items. Terms: All items must be paid for & picked up day of auction. Accepted payments are cash, check w/ ID, Credit card w/3% fee. Please visit our website www.midwest-auctioneers.com for more info & multiple pictures.

MARGARET “PEG” ARNOLD, OWNER

Midwest

Auctioneers & Realty, Inc

Mike Baker, Auctioneer/Broker 220 E. 4th St., Greenville, OH • 937-548-2640 • www.midwest-auctioneers.com

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Ansonia ready for kindergarteners

MISC. FOR SALE BEER & WINE MAKING Supplies. Orme ANSONIA – It’s Hardware, 210 S. Main, not too late to sign Arcanum, 692-8282 up for kindergarten at Ansonia ElemenAUTOMOTIVE 2002 Mercury Cougar, tary. Ansonia Local V6 auto, air, 132,013 School is still taking registrations for miles. 937-338-6194 the upcoming 20162010 HHR $8495. 2001 2017 school year. Escape $3995. 2003 Just come to the Mountaineer $4995. ofﬁce between the 2007 Eclipse $6995. hours of 8 a.m. and 2006 G6 $4995. 2006 3 p.m. If you have PT Cruiser $5495. 2004 Grand Prix GTP $5495. a son or daughter 2001 VW $3995. 2010 who will attend next Avenger $7995. 2004 Tracker, 87,000 $4495. 2003 Silverado 2500 HD $12,995. 2005 Rendezvous AWD $5995. 2005 Aztek AWD $4695. Buy - Sell - Trade! CountryAutoSalesGreenville. com 548-1337

year, please make arrangements to stop in the school ofﬁce during this time. When you come to sign up bring a copy of your child’s birth certiﬁcate, shot records, custody papers (if applicable) and proof of residency. Please note your child will need to be 5 years old by Aug. 1.

If you cannot come to the ofﬁce during these hours, call Deb Schrader, 337-5141, to make arrangements for

them to receive your information so they can be prepared for your child and make it their best year ever.

Spring Market NEW MADISON – The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit #245, will host a Spring Market on April 1, beginning at 5 p.m., and April

2, beginning at 9 a.m. They will have homemade baked goods. The market will be held at 242 Fayette St., New Madison.

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MOTORCYCLES 2012 Harley Davdison Electra Glide Classic, black, 22K miles, $14,500. Call Coop 937-564-0687 GARAGE SALES Brethren Retirement Community, 750 Chestnut St, Greenville; Thurs, March 31, 9-5; Fri, April 1, 9-12; Household items, appliances, home decor, many treasures

Huge Fishing Sale; 108 Redbud Ct, Greenville; Mar 31, Apr 1-3; 9-6 Daily; Reels, rods, line, lures, tackle. Call Doug 937-417-1182 708 13th St, Greenville; Apr 1-2; 9-5; Tools, glassware, antiques, books, quilting items, kitchen ware, “man cave” items, lots of misc

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Directions: Approx. 30 miles NORTH of Dayton, Ohio. From the intersection of S.R. 49 and U.S. 127 Bypass, take U.S. 127 NORTH approx. ¼ mile to Sebring-Warner Rd. and turn RIGHT or EAST to auction site, just 2 buildings EAST of the “Early Bird”. (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS ON SALE DAY) ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Early Celliouse W.D.R.K. Microphone Radio (Rare); Alum. Coca-Cola 6 Pk. Carrier w/Full Bottles; sev. Beaded Purses; Walnut Display Box; Standing Lamp; Hanging Scales; Song Books; 48 Star VS. Flag; Wire Egg Baskets; Wood Canes; Dbl. Face Clock; 1934 Chicago World’s Fair Souvenir Book; Early Military Manuals; Cast Iron Pot; Jar of Military Buttons; Galv. Sprinkling Can; Confederate Money including: $10, $20 & $50 Dollars; (2) Eagle Oil Cans; Shoe Laths; Glass Insulators; Early Trombone; Straight Razor; Tin Match Holder; Granite Thermos & Lunch Pale; Metal Bell; Shaving Mirror; Early Marbles & Shooters; Sadd Irons; Ingram Wood Mantel Clock; Adv. Yard Sticks; #2 & #5 White Crocks; 1 & 2 Gal. Crocks & more; Crock Jugs; Buck Saw; Wood Canes; Crock Deep Bowls; Hand Carved Wood Bowl; Metal Bread Box; Ansonia (Oracle) Yearbooks, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s & 70’s; Early Johnson’s (Red Cross) Kidney Plaster Metal Cabinet First Aid Kit; New Idea Farm Equip. Metal Signs; Conservo; Cold Wave Metal Blade Fan; Sm. Dazey Glass Butter Churn; SS Cream Can; Early Wood Barrel Foot Stool; Cast Iron 5 Pc. Train; New Idea Coffee Cups; Red & White Splatter Granite Ware items; Cast Iron Bug Boot Jack. ANTIQUE FURNITURE Sellers Red/White Porcelain Top Table w/(2) Chairs; (5) Wire Ice Cream Parlor Chairs; Lane Waterfall Cedar Chest; Wood Folding Sewing Rocker; Early Wood Blanket Chest; Rod Iron Ornate Bench; Shaker Style Plant Stand; Wood Mantle w/Mirror; Cast Iron Fireside Bench w/Rose Marble Top; Gone With The Wind Style Lamp; Metal & Glass Rolling Tea Cart; Wood Wicker High-Chair; Rush Btm. Side Chair. MODERN FURNITURE & APPLIANCES 6’ Wood Dbl. Glass Door Corner Cupboard (White); (2) Maple Single Bed w/Mattress’s; Maple Chest of Drawers & Dresser; Roll Top Desk/CRoll; 2 Pc. Wood 7’ Tall Kitchen Hutch w/Glass Doors; Thomasville 3-Cushion Plaid Sofa (Red & White); Wood Fireplace Mantle w/Screen & Irons; Maroon Overstuffed Rocker/Recliner; Love Seat (Red & White checker); Lg. Plaid Dbl. Chair; Bench Style Hall Tree w/Mirror (White); Oak Wingback Glider; Elec. Power Lift Chair (Brown); Oak Buggy Seat w/Springs (nice); Curved Back Chair (White); Oak Roll-A-Round Butcher Block; Microwave Cart; (2) 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers; White Dry Sink (Copper Top); Oak Dining Table w/Leaf & (4) Arrow Back Chairs (nice); new 2 Pc. Brown Wicker Set (Love Seat & Chair); Trindle Sewing Machine Table; 4’ Round Oak Pedestal Table w/(4) Slat Back Chairs; Wood Rocker (White); Lighted Glass Display Cabinet w/Sliding Door (White); sev. Wood Pedestal Plant Stands; Knotty Pine Wash Stand; (3) Oak Trim Room Dividers; Oak Ice Box Cabinet; Oak Distressed TV Cabinet (White); Computer Desk; Wood Piano Bench; Oak Sofa Table; (3) Elec. Hospital Beds; (2) Padded Bar Stools; numerous Wood Wall Shelves & Mirrors; Mirrored Coat/Hat Rack (Wood); Oak Dry Sink Stand w/Claw Feet; TV Cabinets w/TV’s; Phonograph Record Player; Radio; CD Player w/Megaphone; numerous Lamps including: Desk Lamps; Dresser Lamps; Standing & others; Wood Book Shelf; Wood Blanket Chest (White); Oak TV Trays; Oak Foot Stool; Frigidaire Gallery Ref./Freezer (White); G.E. Stereo System w/Speakers; 19” Sylvania Flat Screen TV; 40” Samsung Flat Screen TV; (2) Dimplex Elec. Fireplaces (Maroon) & (Black); Kenmore Chest Freezer; Eden Pure Heater; Maple Decan’s Bench; Toshiba VCR-DVD Player. GLASSWARE R.S. Prussia Hat Pin Holder; (2) Fenton Ash Trays; McDonald’s Plates; Qt. Glass Milk Bottles; Pink & Green Dep. Glass items; Candle Holders; Glass Cracker Jars; Press Glass (numerous pieces); Ruby Red Rooster; 4 Pl. Red/White Check Rooster Dishes; Decorative Plates; Sellers Jar; McCoy Apple Cookie Jar; Punch Bowl & Glasses; Appocarthy Jars; Ceramic Christmas Tree; Cups; Glasses & much more. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Red Kitchen Aid Pots & Pans; Emeril Pressure Cooker; Corning Ware Baking Dishes; Pyrex Deep Bowls; Sm. Elec. Kitchen Appliances; Kitchen Utensils; Tupperware; Silverware/Flatware; Granite Roaster; Iron Shelves; Pottery; Vases; Wall Décor; (2) Coal Buckets; Crosley Oak Wall Telephone; sev. Tin Stars; Radio’s; Knick Knacks; Bird Feeders; Baskets; Holiday Decorations; Candles & Holders; Bird Cages; Wood Cheese Boxes; Wall Clocks; Glass Checker/Chess Set; Deep Bowls; Braded & Woven Rugs; Blankets; Afghans; Table Covers; Cast Iron Pitcher Pump; Metal Bird Bath; Pedestal Sun Dial; Pictures & Frames; Concrete Lawn Ornaments; Wood Crates; Elec. Heater; Sewing Item Filing Cabinet; Coca-Cola Wood Box Checker Board; 33 Records; Granite Ware Bowls; 5 Ft. Metal Locker; Round Card Table & Chairs; Silver Trays. TOOLS & GARAGE ITEMS Sears 1 H.P. Port Air Compressor; Wood & Poly Saw Horses; Craftsman Router; Cummins 7 Pc. & 20 Pc. Router Bit Sets; Screw Bit Set; Reel Drop Light; Mantis Gas Tiller; Pole Tree Trimmer; Folding Alum. Ladder; Long Handle Yard Tools; Wagner Power Painter; Ext. Cords; Weed Trimmer; Wire & Elec. Items; Brass Hardware; Shepherd’s Hooks; 2’ & 4’ Levels; 24” Pipe Wrench & others; Hand & Tree Saws; B&D Hedge Trimmers; Remington Elec. Chain Saw; sev. Block Planes; numerous Hand Tools; B&D Elec. Sander; Craftsman Elec. Saw-Zall; Craftsman Bit Set. MISC. (10) Boxes of new Laminate Flooring (Toffee Oak); Rope Wreaths; Coca-Cola Tray; Coolers; Holmes Humidifier; several Bag Chairs; 9 Ft. Wood Umbrella (new). MOBILITY SCOOTERS & MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Jazzy 1115 Power Mobility Chair Scooter (real nice); Hoveround MPV-5 Power Mobility Scooter (runs good); Everest & Jennings Motorized Wheel Chair; Manual Wheel Chair w/Attachments; sev. Alum. Walkers; Alum. Cane Crutches; Port-A-Pot; Overhead Bed Lift; Handi Rails; (3) Elec. Hospital Beds & more.

STEVE WAYMIRE

Office: 937.316.8400 Cell: 937.459.7686 Michel Werner Apprentice Auctioneer

• ALL items must be paid for the day of auction. • ALL items are sold as is. • We must collect Sales Tax. • TERMS: Cash or Good Check with Proper Photo ID; Visa / MC / Discover accepted with a 3% Clerk Fee added. • Visit us online @ www.auctionzip.com and enter USER I.D. #8673 for photos and information. • Food Available on Site! • Open Friday, April 1st from 9:00AM to 5:00PM for Inspection. REMEMBER: +++Never, Ever a Buyer’s (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions…What You Bid Is What You Pay! We work for our sellers, we appreciate our buyers, and we love our profession! Kirby & Staff

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DCHD’s drive-thru clinic GREENVILLE – The Darke County Health Department will again be sponsoring its “Tdap Drivethru Clinic” on April 9, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held at Spirit Medical Transport, 5484 State Route 49 South, Greenville, less than one mile south of the fairgrounds. This year Tdap and Meningococcal (Menveo) vaccines will be available for all current sixth graders and current 11th graders. These vaccines will meet the new school requirements effective for the 2016/2017 school year for these two age groups. It is very important for you to bring any current insurance cards with you, as the state cannot provide VFC vaccine for all students this year. There will be no cost to you on April 9, so please plan to attend this special clinic.

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The new school requirements beginning Fall 2016/2017 school year are as follows: 7th grade: Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis), Meningococcal ACWY (Menveo) 12th grade: Meningococcal ACWY (Menveo) – One dose given at age 16 years or older. Please call the Health Department with any questions, 548-4196.

GREENVILLE - Is your family suffering from cabin fever? If so, get out of the house and spend some quality family time together during Main Street Greenville’s First Friday event on April 1, 6-9 p.m. During the event, there will be a small petting zoo on the courthouse lawn by Valley Exotic Zoo and the Darke County Humane Society.

GREENVILLE – Greenville City Schools will be holding kindergarten registration on April 5-7, 1-7 p.m., at Memorial Hall, 215 W. Fourth St., Greenville, between the library and the junior high school. Children must be five years of age on or before Aug. 1. Bring official birth certificate, immunization records, custody papers if applicable, a parent/guardian photo ID, and two forms of proof of residency. Parents only are needed at registration. Children will be screened on a later date that will be scheduled when the parent registers.

pleased to announce their upcoming auditions for their revival of the 1990’s hit musical/comedy “Nunsense” in cooperation with Samuel French Inc. of New York. The cast is made up of ﬁve fun, energetic women who can be from 20 to 80 years young who can sing and dance. The auditions will be hosted at Trinity of Versailles in their dining room on April 1, 7-9 p.m. No appointments are needed and all are welcome to attend. You are asked to come prepared to sing a humorous Broadway song of

Main Street Greenville has also prepared a scavenger hunt for kids of all ages to explore the downtown district. The hunt will include searching for animal umbrellas and giant tissue paper ﬂowers, while answering riddles about each participating business. In addition, there will be an Architectural Scavenger Hunt for older children and adults. This will be a great

T&CP auditions is April 1 Greenville VERSAILLES – Towne your choice. A pianist will registering for & Country Players of Ver- be provided. Call backs will sailles, one of area’s old- be held on April 2, 1-3 p.m., kindergarten est CommunitytheTheatres is also at Trinity. Cast postings

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will be released on T&CP’s website and Facebook page no later than April 3, 6 p.m. The production is scheduled for June 23, 24, and 25 at the Versailles High School Performing Arts Center and may also have the opportunity to travel to several area venues. Jim Kelch returns to direct with Phyllis Corbin and Angie DeMange assisting. Spread the news that the Little Sisters of Hoboken are coming back to town. The show is truly “habit forming”!

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way to test your awareness of the historic beauty located downtown Greenville. Sponsored by MJS Plastics Inc., the scavenger hunt will feature prizes for those who complete the challenge. The hunt is not a race and those who wish to participate can pick-up a form at the courthouse lawn the evening of the event (in the event of rain, please pick-up the form inside Hallmark). The following businesses will be featured on the downtown scavenger hunt: Bread of Life, Brenda’s Beanery, The Bistro Off Broadway, The Blue Bow Boutique, The Bootery, The Candy Boutique, CMA Church, The Coffee Pot, Country Primitives, The Don’s Pizza, Doug’s Pinball, First United Methodist Church, Hallmark, The Ivy

League, Janet’s Broadway Bakery, KitchenAid Experience, Merle Norman, Sadie Grace, Second National Bank, Montage, First Presbyterian Church, and Sweet Annie’s Cabin. As with any First Friday, many downtown businesses will be staying open late for you to dine, shop, and enjoy! Visit www.bluebagmedia.com to view the businesses and organizations that will be offering fun activities or special deals. First Friday events are presented by Main Street Greenville. Learn more about the organization on their website, www.mainstreetgreenville.org, or follow them on Facebook. You can contact them at agarrett@mainstreetgreenville. org or 548-4998.

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GREENVILLE – The Darke County Democrats will hold their annual Spring(er) Gala on April 6, at the Greenville VFW, 219 N. Ohio St. This will be your chance to meet and hear Jerry Springer. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are $20 for a home cooked meal and the evening’s events. Reservations must be made prior to March 31; call 548-9890.

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CAB, 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, all power, exc. cond., blue granite, 26,248 miles .................................................................................................... $30,995 ....... $29,500 2012 CHEVY EQUINOX LT FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 98,152 miles ........................................................................................................... $15,995 ....... $14,900 2011 CHEVY EQUINOX 2LT FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, loaded, super nice, crystal red, 77,478 miles....................................................................................................... $16,995 ....... $15,500 2011 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO EXT. 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CAB 4x4, P.U., 5.3L V8, all power, good cond., beige, 224,453 miles .............................................................................................................. $8,995 ......... $7,900 2004 GMC SAVANNA ½ TON CONVERSION VAN, 5.3L V8, all power, DVD system, sharp, blue, 127,557 miles .............................................................................................................. $10,995 ......... $9,500 2003 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT EXT. CAB, 4X4, P.U., 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, good cond., white, 185,114 miles ........................................................................................... $9,995 ......... $8,500 2003 CHEVY AVALANCHE 4WD, 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, good cond., silver, 100,397 miles... $11,995 ....... $10,900 2003 FORD F150 XLT SUPER CAB 4x4 P.U., 5.4L V8, loaded, good cond., silver, 151,986 miles ............................................................................................................... $8,995 ......... $7,900 2003 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO REG. 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2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT 4WD, 4.2L, 6 cyl., one owner, all power, good cond., beige, 76,432 miles ................................................................................................................ $6,995 ......... $5,500 2002 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LS EXT. CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, one owner, loaded, good cond., gray, 215,081 miles............................................................................................. $8,995 ......... $7,500 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 4X4, 6.0L V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, blue, 146,074 miles ....................................................................................................................... $10,995 ......... $9,900 2002 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT EXT. CAB 4WD P.U., 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, exc. cond., white, 101,500 miles .......................................................................................... $10,995 ......... $9,500 2000 CHEVY S10 LS, REG. CAB, 2WD P.U., 4.3L V6, air, cruise, good cond., red, 131,115 miles ......................................................................................................................... $4,995 ......... $3,500 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT 2WD, 4 dr., one owner, cloth seats, loaded, exc. cond., beige, 142,478 miles ............................................................................................ $9,995 ......... $8,900 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN, cloth seats, all power, nice cond., green, 144,748 miles .......... $6,995 ......... $5,900

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2013 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 4 dr., 1.4L 4 cyl., loaded, exc. cond., gray, 46,340 miles ..................... $14,995 ....... $13,900 2012 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, one owner, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 46,537 miles .... $14,995 ....... $13,500 2012 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, one owner, loaded, super nice, black, 38,534 miles .. $15,995 ....... $14,900 2012 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, all power, like new, silver, 30,905 miles . $15,995........ $14,500 2011 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 4 dr., 1.4L 4 cyl., all power, super nice, crystal red, 53,425 miles ........ $14,995 ....... $13,900 2011 CHEVY MALIBU LTZ, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, loaded, super sharp, crystal red, 35,863 miles....................................................................................................... $15,995 ....... $14,900 2011 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, loaded, very nice, gold mist, 77,280 miles ................. $11,995 ....... $10,900 2008 CHEVY MALIBU LS, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, loaded, very nice, gray, 64,649 miles ........................ $10,995 ......... $9,500 2008 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 115,528 miles.... $10,995 ......... $9,500 2006 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 163,567 miles ................................................................................................................ $7,995 ......... $6,500 2006 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 2.2L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., white, 132,199 miles.............. $8,995 ......... $7,500 1998 CHEVY CAVALIER LS, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., auto, air, good cond., green, 189,328 miles ........ $2,995 ......... $1,900

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2009 PONTIAC G6 GT, 2 dr., 3.5L V6, sunroof, loaded, sharp, maroon, 76,089 miles................ $11,995 ....... $10,500 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SE, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, good cond., gray, 174,012 miles ................................................................................................................ $3,995 ......... $2,900 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE, 4 dr., 3.4L V6, all power, good cond., silver, 144,466 miles ....... $3,995 ......... $2,500

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2014 BUICK LACROSSE PREMIUM, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, like new, black, 16,415 miles ............................................................................................................... $27,995 ....... $26,500 2014 BUICK VERANO, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, loaded, like new, silver, 10,421 miles ........ $19,995 ....... $18,900 2013 BUICK REGAL PREMIUM, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, crystal red, 26,985 miles....................................................................................................... $22,995 ....... $21,500 2013 BUICK REGAL GS, 4 dr., 2.0L Turbo, 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, black, 16,716 miles ............................................................................................................... $24,995 ....... $23,500 2013 BUICK REGAL PREMIUM, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, crystal red, 26,985 miles....................................................................................................... $22,995 ....... $21,500 2012 BUICK LACROSSE FWD, 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, super nice, white, 62,113 miles ......... $16,995 ....... $15,500 2009 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, 4 door 3.9L, V6, leather, loaded, super nice, maroon 104,759 miles ....................................................................................................................... $11,995 ....... $10,500 2007 BUICK LACROSSE CXL, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, exc. cond., blue granite, 174,206 miles ......................................................................................................................... $6,995 ......... $5,900 2006 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, exc. cond., green, 112,282 miles .$10,995 ......... $8,900 2004 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, very nice, blue, 157,752 miles ..... $5,995 ......... $4,900

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2012 CHRYSLER 300C AWD, 4 dr, 5.7L Hemi V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, black, 78,976 miles ............................................................................................................... $23,995 ....... $22,500 2012 VW JETTA 2.5 SE, 4 dr., 2.5L 4 cyl., leather, loaded, sharp, red, 108,875 miles.................. $9,995 ......... $8,500 2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFT TAIL CLASSIC, one owner, many extras, like new, maroon, 1,307 miles ............................................................................................................. $22,995 ....... $17,500 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., maroon, 95,583 miles .......... $12,995 ....... $10,900 2009 FORD FOCUS SE, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., loaded, good cond., blue, 114,939 miles..................... $7,995 ......... $6,500 2006 CADILLAC CTS, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, black, 124,526 miles ........ $9,995 ......... $8,900 2006 CADILLAC CTS, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, gray, 92,155 miles ......... $16,995 ....... $13,900 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE, 4 dr., 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, exc. cond., green, 119,533 miles...... $4,995 ......... $2,500 1996 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE, 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, nice car, beige, 163,266 miles ..... $4,995 ......... $2,500

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AUTOMOTIVE MARKET

LOW TIRE PRICE GUARANTEE 500 Wagner Ave. Greenville, Ohio

547-9401

BIG TIRE SALE Tires Available for all makes and models

130

UP TO

Rebate on 4

130

UP TO

Rebate on 4

See store for details

130

UP TO

Rebate on 4

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UP TO

Rebate on 4

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Mail-In Rebate WITH PURCHASE OF $ $ 4 Select Tires 130 REBATES 130 END SOON UP TO

UP TO

Rebate on 4

See store for details

CALL TODAY!!!

SAVINGS WE SERVICE ALL MAKES & MODELS SERVICE CENTER

547-3000

SERVICE COUPON

POT HOLE SPECIAL

Includes: Front End Alignment, Tire Rotation, Balance All 4 Tires, Adjust Tire Pressure

® ®

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Applicable to most makes and models Exp. 3/31/16

ON NEW BATTERY PURCHASE

SERVICE COUPON

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We’ll inspect: Fluid Levels, Battery, Shocks/Struts and Other Suspension Components, Exhaust System, Engine Cooling System, Hoses and Clamps, Drivestaft, Transmission, U-Joins and Shift Linkage, More

Applicable to most makes and models Exp. 3/31/16

FREE

BRAKE INSPECTION

10% Off ANY BRAKE SERVICE Applicable to most makes and models Exp. 3/31/16

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HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8-5 / SATURDAY 8-1

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3/31/16

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2016 SUPERVALU STORES, INC. QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED, NONE SOLD TO DEALERS. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR PICTORIAL ERRORS. ITEMS SHOW MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE AT ALL STORES.

Prices Effective the Week of Mar. 27-Apr. 03, 2016

Red SeedlessGrapes or Green

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2.99

1.89 lb

4.99lb

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USDA Choice Black Angus Sirloin Tip Roast

3.99 lb

3.49

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1.99

Personal Mini Sweet Watermelons

2.99

2.49

6-8 oz. Essential Everyday Shredded or Chunk Cheese

1.79 64 oz Essential Everyday Orange Juice

1.99

9-16.3 oz Skippy Peanut Butter or Singles

1.99

16 oz Essential Everyday Frozen Blended Vegetables

10/$10

oz 6 pk 16.9i Peps Products

4/ 10 $

69¢

10/$10

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10 pk Kool Aid Jammers

oz 9.5-11.25Mini s s te Hos Donuts

10/$5

1.99

12 dbl rolls Essential Everyday Soft & Strong Bath Tissue

16 oz Pennington White Bread

6 oz Dannon or YoCrunch Yogurt

7-9 oz Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowls

4.99

1.99

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10/$10

2.49

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Sutton’s Signature Italian Sub

2.99

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89¢

2.99

1.29lb

3/$5

1.69

Suttons Signature Deluxe Sub

Broccoli Crowns

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2.99 lb

Sweet Red Bell Peppers

Boneless Seaboard Sirloin roast e ic o h USDA C ngus Black A teak Sirloin S

3.99 lb

Kahn’s Bologna

1.49 lb

7.49lb

85% lean Fresh Ground Round

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5/$ 4

5/ 4 $

15 oz p’s Van Cameans Baked B

3 ct Act II Microwave Popcorn

5/ 4 $

14.5-15 oz Chef Boyardee Pasta ..5/$4 12 oz Gulden’s Mustard ..............5/$4

5/$4

18 oz Hunt’s 24 oz Hunt’s BBQ Sauce Ketchup

10 oz Rotel Tomatoes ..................5/$4 14.8-15 oz Hunt’s Tomato Sauce .5/$4

5/$4

1 lb Blue Bonnet Vegetable Spread Quarters ...................................... 69¢

Buy 5 Save $3.00 18-42 ozats Quaker eOal Oatm

50oz Era Laundry Detergent

2.99

2.39

6 rolls Essential Everyday Mighty Paper Towels

4.99

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30-75 ct Essential Everyday Disinfecting Wipes ...................................................2.59 20-80 ct Essential Everyday Kitchen and Trash Bags ............................................5.99 3 pk Essential Everyday Facial Tissue .....4.99 15-17 oz Pedigree Dry Dog Food .........13.99 12 oz Essential Everyday Tortilla Chips .....................................................1.49 10 oz Palmolive Dish Liquid .............. 10/$10 12 oz Suave Shampoo ...................... 10/$10

6 pk Leinenkugels Summer Shandy

8.99

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1.89

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1.89

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