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Darke County child abuses cases up over last year SUSAN HARTLEY

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Tess Masters, author of a cookbook speciﬁcally for blenders, joins with members of the Whirlpool/KitchenAid team responsible for the new KitchenAid Pro Line Blender.

Whirlpool starts up new product line RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – After two years in product development, Whirlpool and KitchenAid finally began producing the new KitchenAid Pro Line Blender on March 28. The new product line joins a host of other quality home appliances produced in Greenville, such as the KitchenAid Stand Mixer and hand mixer and diamond series blender. Russ Arnold, Sr. Global Category Manager - Health & Nutrition Products at KitchenAid, noted KitchenAid wanted to make a prostyle blender that would be a leader in the industry. “We started with a blank sheet of paper,” said Arnold. They had some basic research on what customers wanted and were able to move forward from there. Tess Masters, author of Blender Girl and the popular blog healthyblenderrecipes.com, helped fine tune the unit. The blender that is coming off the production line far exceeds anything the run-of-the-mill blender is able to accomplish. The unit features a 3.5 hp motor, three preset settings for soup, juice and smoothies with 11 available settings, and a dual wall jar that will keep items inside the jar warm, but cool to the touch on the outside. Ken Hossler, Whirlpool Plant Leader at Greenville, contributed the decision to have the new product made in Greenville to the willingness of local and state officials to work with the company. For the community, Hossler said it means continued employment. The

new product line comes on the heels of several years of good news coming out of the local plant. In 2012, the company returned production of the hand mixer to America with Greenville getting the nod to produce the small appliance. Two years later the company announced it was planning a $40 million expansion in Greenville with plans to add 400 workers. According to Hossler, the newest announcement is a direct result of the expansion. It has allowed the company to set up the new production line. While Masters may have been involved in fine tuning the new appliance, it was local employees that had a say in how the product would be assembled. Heather Stith has been with Whirlpool for five years and had a huge part in making sure the company got the most out of its assembly line. She believes it is important to know the capabilities of the workforce. If there was too much in one station, Whirlpool was willing to listen to the employees and give more responsibility in another area on the line. “It makes everything flow a little easier,” she said. Masters had a greater appreciation for the employees on the production line as she built a blender from start to finish. “This is a big deal,” she said. “All of these people make life easier for everyone else around the world.” Masters lifted her hands in the air and rejoiced when they plugged in the blender she had built and it worked. Williams-Sonoma will be the exclusive retailer to debut the Pro Line® Series Blender in stores, in its catalog and on williams-sonoma.com.

Commissioners to approve township roads resurfacing DARKE COUNTY – Darke County Commissioners will be approving the resurfacing of several county roads, once bids are reviewed by county engineer Jim Surber. Sealed bids were opened during the March 30 commission meeting and approved for Surber’s review. Bids for resurfacing as well as centerline and edgeline markings were received. Also this past week, commissioners opened sealed bids for two of the county’s upcoming recycling days – Community Shred day set for June 11 and Electronic

Recyling, scheduled for May 26. Bids were approved to review by Krista Fourman, Darke County Solid Waste Director. In other business this past week, commissioners: * Set the date for a public hearing for Community Development Block Grant/ CHIP programs for 10 a.m. April 13. * Approved a lease agreement with Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley for property at 637 Wagner Avenue. The lease is effective for ﬁve years with an option to renew another ﬁve years.

DARKE COUNTY – April has been declared Child Abuse Awareness Month. On March 28, the Darke County Commissioners and Greenville Mayor Michael Bowers signed proclamations to draw attention to the growing problem. “We are 11 cases up from this time last year,” said Darke County Job and Family Services administrator Rebecca James, comparing January through March 2015 to the same period this year. “Many of the calls we are getting are about parents who are overdosing, or mothers testing positive when they deliver at the hospital – or babies testing positive at birth.” The growing problem of child abuse and neglect may be a surprise to some. “I’ve been working at children services for 21 and a half years and there are so many people in this county who are not aware that child abuse occurs in this county, and the effects of abuse and neglect on our children,” James said. James hopes that by drawing attention to this issue people will be more aware and vigilant in reporting instances of ne-

glect or abuse. “It’s important to make people aware there are options available if they need to report child abuse or neglect, and that’s to contact our agency. They can remain anonymous,” James said, noting that all schools in the county are “our major reporting source.” According to the proclamations signed by Greenville’s mayor and the county commissioners, the purpose of proclaiming a child abuse awareness month is to urge local residents to engage in activities that strengthen families and communities, thus providing children with a safe and healthy nurturing environment. During 2015, the county spent $2,131,268.60 for the cost of abuse and neglect. That amount covers placement costs (food, clothing, shelter) and all case management costs. The amount did not include medical issues covered by Medicaid or transportation or the services of all the community partners in addressing and managing abuse or neglect. The number of cases for abuse and neglect in Darke County are up, primarily due to drug and alcohol abuse, James explained. Last year, Darke County Children Services had contact with or provided

Signing proclamations declaring April as Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Month are front row, left to right, Rebecca James, administrator for Darke County Job and Family Services, commissioners Mike Stegall, Diane Delaplane, Mike Rhoades and Greenville Mayor Michael Bowers. Back row, Tim Tyo, investigative supervisor; Sgt. Tony Royer of the Darke County Sheriff’s Department; Margaret Hayes, Darke County Prosecutor’s ofﬁce; Greenville Police Chief Dennis Butts; Annie Sonner, domestic violence worker; Darke County Prosecutor Kelly Ormsby; Terry Holman, health commissioner; Michelle O’Connor, supervisor at Children Services; Stephanie Lehman, Job and Family Services; Nicole Lefeld, Help Me Grow programr; and Andrea Townsend, Greenville City Schools. (Susan Hartley Photo)

services for more than 1,837 adults and children. Of the 56 children in substitute care during 2015, 15 were placed due to parental drug and alcohol abuse. And while this may not seem high, the number is up from previous years, James said. Also during 2015, more than 580 calls were made to Children Services, with 430 based on allegations of physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and dependency. And 96 children were reported for unruly or delinquent or out-ofcontrol child behavior. Drug and/or alcohol abuse was a contributing factor in 103 intake reports. According to a written

report from James, there were 28 children who were able to remain safely in their homes with courtordered protective supervision during 2015. Also 126 children received services from the Intersystem Diversion Team, a group of participating agencies that work with families who voluntarily want to make changes in order to preserve their families and reduce the likelihood of abuse. For more information on Child Abuse Neglect Awareness Month, the programs offered by the Children Services agency or to report a problem, call 937-548-4132.

Union City unites over new approach to heroin addiction CLINTON RANDALL

STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

UNION CITY – As the heroin epidemic spreads across America, it is no longer a big city problem. Even the most conservative small town communities are dealing with the effects and consequences of the opiate narcotic. As the issue gets worse, local law enforcement are struggling to find ways to fight back. Traditionally, anyone with a heroin or pain medication addiction has been on their own and only have a financial option of help once they have committed a crime and been convicted through a court of law. Statistics show that most heroin addicts will commit some type of crime and re-offend to support their ongoing habit and/ or die from a fatal overdose. After watching the revolving door of many resident addicts, officers from the Union City Indiana (UCIPD) and Union City Ohio (UCOPD) police departments have come together for a different kind of approach in hopes to spearhead a solution to this problem in their community. In conjunction with Monday’s kick-off of the

Members of the Union City committee to derail community heroin issue. (Clinton Randall photo)

Union City chapter of A Better Life – Brianna’s Hope… and the support of several community members and elected ofﬁcials, both departments are launching their Police HOPE Initiative Program. According to UCIPD Assistant Chief Bill Bradbury, the program idea has been in the planning stages for well over a year. “The goal is to offer help to those who are willing to do whatever it takes to get off of heroin,” Bradbury told The Early Bird. “Locking them up is just not working… As police ofﬁcers, we have been looking at this all wrong. This is a disease that is tearing apart our community and

deﬁnitely need to take action to make Union City great again.” According to Bradbury, the program will focus on a three-pronged approach – Law Enforcement, Education and Treatment. With the rise of drug-related overdoses in Randolph County over the last three years, the county has stepped in to educate the public through their Reach All Randolph County campaign and Jr/ Sr High School educational presentations. The Union City Jr/Sr High School recently held it’s ﬁrst ever heroin convocation and is a strong supporter of the new Police HOPE Initiative Program, according to Principal

Aaron Black. Union City mayors Bryan Conklin and Zac Pruitt both stated they are 100 percent behind the program and hope this will give local law enforcement a better way of fighting the heroin epidemic – that seems to worsen everyday. “When we do a traffic stop or drug raids, we often run into an addict that asks us what can we do to help them get clean,” Bradbury explained. “This program will give Union City police officers a chance to offer something to help their addiction – rather than just throw them in jail.”

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GREENVILLE POLICE BEAT

Several reports of drugs, alcohol abuse and domestic violence top police reports Drugs On March 24, an ofďŹ cer conducted a trafďŹ c stop on North Elm Street for speeding and heavily tinted glass. Upon investigation, the ofďŹ cer found two juveniles in the front seat of the vehicle and noticed a strong smell of marijuana. The juvenile driver had glossy eyes and dilated pupils. The juveniles were asked to exit the vehicle so the ofďŹ cer could conduct a search of their persons and the inside of the vehicle. The juvenile driver was found to have a pack of cigarettes and a lighter in his pocket and also was driving on a temporary license. The ofďŹ cer also found a partially used marijuana cigarette in the console between the two front seats. The passenger was released to his mother, while the driver, who also was found to be on probation, was transported to the Greenville Police Station, where he was issued a citation for possession of marijuana and driving in restriction of his temporary permit, then released to the custody of his mother. The cigarettes also were released to his mother. On March 27, a report of a possible overdose came from a resident in the 300 block of East Fourth Street. When the ofďŹ cer arrived on scene, he was told Diana

Mitchell had overdosed and was lying in the bathtub. The ofďŹ cer and the reporting party removed Mitchell to the ďŹ&#x201A;oor in case CPR needed to be administered. The ofďŹ cer noted that Mitchell was having a difďŹ cult time breathing, but did have a pulse. When the emergency squad arrived, they administered Narcan. Mitchell became responsive and was transported to Wayne HealthCare ER. The complainant told ofďŹ cers that his 8-year-old son had alerted him to Mitchell being nonresponsive while sitting on the bathroom ďŹ&#x201A;oor. The complainant and his wife placed Mitchell in the tub to run cold water over her before calling 911. They also told the ofďŹ cer that a syringe fell from Mitchellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pants pocket. The ofďŹ cer obtained permission to conduct a search of the residence, but no other drugs were found. There were four juveniles present in the home. Mitchellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children were placed with their grandmother. The ofďŹ cer then went to the emergency room to speak with Mitchell. Charges by the prosecutorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ofďŹ ce may be forthcoming pending the results of blood work. OVI On March 26, an ofďŹ cer was dispatched to the re-

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port of a ďŹ ght at Hot Rods and Harleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. The ofďŹ cer conducted a trafďŹ c stop East Russ Road on a car that was reportedly being driven by a person who was involved in the altercation. The ofďŹ cer noticed a strong odor of alcohol on the driver of the vehicle, the defendant Richard Shives. Devon Smith was a passenger in the vehicle. The ofďŹ cer asked Shives to exit the vehicle, but Shives refused, until he heard the ofďŹ cer calling for back up. After exiting the vehicle, Shives refused to take sobriety or breath tests. The ofďŹ cer put Shives in the back of the police cruiser for a few minutes in order to determine if the odor of alcohol was coming from the defendant. A few minutes later, the ofďŹ cer opened the door of the cruiser and still noticed the strong odor of alcohol. He placed Shives under arrest for OVI and after some arguing, Shives voluntarily let himself be handcuffed and transported to the Greenville Police Department, where the defendant again refused to take a breath test. He was then placed under immediate ALS and his driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license was taken. He was released to a friend. On March 27, ofďŹ cers responded to a call from a resident on East Fifth Street on the report of a motorcycle accident. Upon arrival, ofďŹ cers noticed a motorcycle parked on the south side of East Fifth Street and a man walking away toward Laurel Street. Pieces of the motorcycle were spread across the area. The ofďŹ cers caught up with the man and found Andrew Wolfe, who initially said the motorcycle wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start. While an ofďŹ cer stayed on scene with Wolfe, another ofďŹ cer went back to speak to the complainant, who identi-

King faces jail time for November high speed chase BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

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GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Union City man faces jail time for a November 2015 high speed chase through Darke County and ended across the Indiana state line. Rufus King, Jr. pleaded guilty Wednesday afternoon to a sole count of Failure to Comply with the Signal or Order of a Police OfďŹ cer (F3) in the Darke County Common Pleas Court. On November 19, just before 3 p.m., King was observed on State Route 502 traveling at a high rate of speed by a deputy of the Darke County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce. Deputies were unable to catch up with King. An ofďŹ cer of the Union City

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Ohio Police Department then observed King enter into the Village of Union City and commit multiple trafďŹ c violations. That ofďŹ cer activated his overhead lights and siren and King refused to stop. King at one point drove through a business parking lot which threatened the lives of multiple people. OfďŹ cers chased him into Randolph County, Ind. where he ďŹ nally ran out of fuel and was taken into custody. Following a pre-sentence investigation, King is scheduled to return for sentencing where Darke County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Jesse Green is recommending a 30 day local jail time, along with 60 months of probation. King also faces a license suspension of up to 10 years for the conviction.

tercation. The victim told police Harris put her in a choke hold. She yelled for help and the two other people who were inside the residence at the time came to her aid. She also said Harris threw a plastic crate at her and that he was breaking items. Police located Harris in an upstairs room and found the plastic crate, among other broken items, on the stairway landing and inside Harrisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; room. Harris was arrested and taken to the Darke County Jail where was cited. He had a previous domestic violence charge but it was amended to disorderly conduct. On March 26, Greenville Police were called to a residence on Green Street on a report of a domestic dispute that originally occurred on Locust Street. The victim told police she had been in an altercation with her husband, Jesse Steen before running to the home on Green Street. The victim told the ofďŹ cer Steen became upset over an incident he had with a friend and began shouting at her. The victim told Steen she was leaving the apartment on East Fourth Street. Steen ran after her, catching up to her on Locust Street. She said he then knocked her to the ground and proceeded to repeatedly kick her leg. She told police she wanted charges ďŹ led due to a prior domestic violence charge. The victim was transported to Wayne HealthCare for treatment. After running a check, police determined Steen had a previous domestic charge in January 2013. Police were unable to locate Steen on March 26. If Steen does not contact police, a warrant will be issued for his arrest. Wanted Person On March 23, police were dispatched to the 200 block of Central Avenue in reference to an unresponsive male. Upon arrival, an ofďŹ cer was taken to the bathroom where a male subject was found lying on the ďŹ&#x201A;oor. The male was identiďŹ ed as Matthew Unger. Unger was breathing and was coherent. Police learned Unger had a bench warrant through the city of Greenville for failure to appear on an aggravated menacing charge. After being seen in the emer-

gency room, Unger was arrested on the warrant and transported to the Darke County Jail where he was incarcerated on no bond. On March 29, an ofďŹ cer observed defendant Akinda Thompson operating a vehicle southboumd on Jackson Street. The ofďŹ cer noticed the vehicle was missing a front license plate. The ofďŹ cer conducted a trafďŹ c stop and found that Thompson had a warrant for her arrest from Darke County Municipal Court. The warrant was conďŹ rmed and the defendant was placed under arrest and transported to the Darke County Jail, where she was incarcerated. The original charge listed on the warrant was contempt of court. Thompson also was issued a ticket for no front license plate violation. Theft On March 29, an ofďŹ cer was contacted about the theft of batteries at Rural King. An employee told the ofďŹ cer that on March 27 two male subjects were observed on video pulling an older SUV into the rear parking dock area. The two male suspects exited the vehicle and then cut open the plastic wrap on a pallet of used batteries, loading them into the vehicle. The employee estimated there were 50 batteries valued at $12 each. The two subjects are white males wearing possibly the same business or similar black and white sweatshirts with a logo on the front. Police contacted One Shot Services in Bradford and Ohio Recycling Inc. in Chickasaw to advise them about the large amount of vehicle batteries stolen and a description of the vehicle involved in the incident. 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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With the launch of the new Police HOPE Initiative Program, both departments will have information at their station and inside each cruiser they can hand out to addicts to give them a “way out”. In addition to the informational ﬂyer, the ofﬁcer(s) will obtain the addict’s contact information that will then be passed along to an “Angel” to make the phone call or house visit to learn more about their addiction. The “Angel” is a volunteer from

the UC chapter of A Better Life – Brianna’s Hope that can work to get the individual into a designated treatment facility in which the organization absorbs the entire cost – the addict will only have to worry about getting clean. “As part of the new Police HOPE Initiative Program, the Union City police departments from both sides of the state line are assuring anyone who walks into their ofﬁce with drugs and/or paraphernalia on their person will not be looked at like a criminal and charged, but will be

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cy as before on anyone that wants to deal drugs or bring them into Union City… We will ﬁnd and arrest you,” Bradbury concluded. The public is invited to attend Monday’s (April 4, 2016) Meet the Addict event for the kick-off of Union City’s chapter of A Better Life – Brianna’s Hope. The event will welcome testimony from former heroin addicts and what it took to overcome the disease. Volunteers from the newly formed chapter will discuss what the program will provide for the Union City community. The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the UCHS cafetorium. The organization will work closely with the Wesley United Methodist Church, who is also a strong supporter of the campaign against heroin addition. To learn more about A Better Life – Brianna’s Hope, visit www.ablbh.org.

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Abandoned house ﬁre under investigation BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

COLETOWN – One of two abandoned structures on the 2700 block of State Route 571 West was burned to the ground during the early morning hours of April 1. As crews from Greenville Township, Ansonia and Union City, Ohio fire departments and Greenville Twp. Rescue arrived on the scene after 2:30 a.m., the structure was fully involved – as flames shot into the air. Firefight-

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GREENVILLE – Join author and leading female Ohio archeologist, Elaine Holzapfel for a book signing and presentation on her second book, Archeology and Artifacts of Darke County and Vicinity on April 16, 1 p.m., at the Shawnee Prairie Preserve Nature Center. She’s been interested in prehistoric artifacts and the people who produced them since childhood. After retiring from teaching, Elaine met Bob Converse, editor of “The Ohio Archeologist,” and he convinced her to further her studies. Elaine now holds a master’s degree in anthropology from Ball State University and has contributed a number of scholarly articles to “The Ohio Archeologist.” Converse will speak

during the first hour of this unique book signing event. The public is invited to bring their own artifact collections to have them reviewed by Elaine and Bob. A limited number of copies of her first book and her newest edition will be available in the gift shop prior to and during the event. The first book, titled Archeology and Artifacts of Darke County, will sell for $20 plus tax, and her new book will sell for $30 plus tax. To pick up your own copy, visit the Friends of the Darke County Parks Gift Shop anytime Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For questions about this program or any other program offered by the Darke County Parks, stop by the nature center, or call them at 548-0165.

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OBITUARIES

BAKER – Ted E. Baker, 64, a 12-year resident of Heartland Nursing Home of Greenville, passed away on Sunday March 27, 2016. Ted was preceded in death by his father, Don D. Baker, sisters, Mary Jean Kauffman, and Sandy Pilcher; and brother, Joe Baker. Ted is survived by his mother, Maxine Ditmer Baker; sister and brotherin-law, Carol and Gene McGuire; and sister, Christy Quinn. Ted’s wonderfully magnetic personality was beloved by all who met him. Ted will be missed during the 2016 July Ditmer reunion. The family would like to thank his friends who shared their hearts and their families with Ted. The family would also like to thank Heartland Nursing Home and Heartland Hospice for the care, compassion and respect given to Ted. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.

HAWKEY

– Hollie D. Hawkey Jr., of R.R. New Paris, died suddenly Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Reid Health, Richmond, Ind. He had been in poor health but his death was

unexpected at the time. He was born February 18, 1938 in Hamilton, the son of Hollie D. & Hattie (Linden) Hawkey. He went to school in Hamilton before ending up in the Richmond area. He worked at the Richmond State Hospital, where he served as Union President for several years. He then moved on to other Richmond companies before becoming a General Motors employee in 1976. He worked at GM plants in Indiana & Ohio, and retired from the GM Delphi Plant in Dayton, after 28 years of service. Hollie, known as “Hawk” to many, was a shy man, who loved his “old time” country music, spending many hours in his gazebo sipping a beer and listening to his music, turned up, for all the neighborhood to hear. He was a member of the Richmond Moose #167, Eaton Eagles #2202, and Fort Black Masonic Lodge #0413, New Madison. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Shirley; sons, Gregory D. Hawkey, Fresno, CA, Dennis L. Hawkey (wife Rebecca) Avon, Ind.; daughter Cora L. Starling, Kansas City, Kan.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, David L. Hawkey, Hamilton; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepdad, Joe Schneider; brother, Jerry W. Hawkey; and aunts and uncles. A visitation for family and friends was held Friday, April 1, at the Bussard-Barnes-Vaniman Funeral Home, 311 N. Main St., Eldorado. A graveside service will be Saturday, April 2, 11 a.m.,

at Monroe Cemetery, Kimmel Road, Eldorado. Condolences may be sent via www.barnesfuneralhome.com.

were held Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at the Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum. Burial is in Ithaca Cemetery.

HOLLY – Pam (King) Holly, 53, died March 27, 2016. She was born Feb. 6, 1963 to the late James David King and Joyce (Burrell) King that survives in Greenville. She married Scott Holly March 2002 who survives in Piqua. She was also survived by nieces and nephews who she loved dearly, Jessica King (Maynard) Soukup, Kasi Hunt (Rob) Gregson, Allison Hunt Sloan, Aaron McEldowney (Becca), Megan King (Zach) Amy, Ben King, James King, Jacob Lillicrap, Ryan Cox, Jr., and Mackenzie Holly; two sisters, Jamie (Dennis) Hunt, Greenville, and Teresa (James) Goines, St. Henry; a brother, Greg King, Northport, Mich.; two sisters-in-law, Scarlet (Ryan) Cox, Piqua and Dawn (Mike) Kiamy, Piqua; one brother-in-law, Mike Holly, Piqua; and 11 great nieces and nephews she loved dearly. She was retired and enjoyed camping, ﬁshing and taking care of her dogs, Jaden and Mama Bear. She will be deeply missed by her friends and family. They will be having a Celebration of Life at the Fish and Game Club in Piqua on April 16, 2016 for all her friends and family. Condolences and expression of sympathy can be made to the family through jamisonandyannucci.com.

HATCH – Virginia R. Hatch, 88, of Greenville, died Sunday, March 27, 2016. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in the Miami Memorial Park Cemetery, Covington.

BREHM – Joyce A Brehm, 86, of Arcanum, died Friday, March 25, 2016. Funeral Services

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PIKE – Ronald Elroy Pike, 57, of Bradford, died Tuesday, March 29, 2016. A funeral service was held Friday, April 1 at Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Bradford. Interment is at Harris Creek Cemetery. YOUNG – Barbara A. Young, 82, of Ansonia, died Wednesday, March 30, 2016. A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 4, 2016 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. The family will receive friends on Monday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. RENTZ – Richard Roy Rentz, 89, of Greenville, died Thursday, March 31, 2016. There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at the Greenville Union Cemetery, Greenville.

MU students earn awards OXFORD – Miami University is recognizing students for awards received from the school’s Paper Science & Engineering Foundation. Local students honored are: Lucas King, of Greenville, won the C.E. Brandon Award. Thomas Lange, of Osgood, won the Miami Valley PIMA Award.

Quintin Muhlenkamp, left, and Allyson Hayes, right, are pictured with Greenville High School Principal Jeff Cassell after being named Kiwanis Students of the Month on March 16. The two seniors are active with several school organizations and community service projects. (Gaylen Blosser Photo)

GHS seniors named students of the month

GREENVILLE – Two Greenville High School seniors were named Kiwanis Students of the Month during the club’s weekly meeting on March 16. Students of the Month are commended by Kiwanis for their academic achievement along with their service to the community and extra-curricular activities. Allyson Hayes, daughter of Chris and Margaret Hayes, plans to attend Anderson University in Indiana to obtain a bachelor’s in elementary education degree. She said she wants to be able to “do my best to provide a safe and fun teaching environment for my students.” Hayes is active in the high school’s SADD Club, Spanish Club and National Honor Society. She also is a member of the cross country and track teams, earning varsity letters in each. Hayes is active in the community, working as a volunteer for the summer lunch program and for Main Street Greenville. She also is active in the youth program at First Presbyterian Church and

has volunteered for the vacation Bible school program. Quintin Muhlenkamp, son of Ed and Tracy Muhlenkamp, also has been active with several organizations while a student at Greenville High School, including the Science Club and Science Fair and will be competing in state competition with his science fair project next month. Other clubs he is involved with include the Varsity G, Art Club, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, and French Club. Muhlenkamp has been active in the high school’s athletic programs, including tennis, swimming and cross-country, also earning varsity letters. His church and community service include Acolyte, FISH Food Bank, Prairie Days, Maple Syrup Festival and Trash Bash. Muhlenkamp will attend either Wittenberg University or The Ohio State University and plans to obtain a graduate degree in Earth science.

Edison State will host enrollment event

PIQUA – Edison State Community College will host a special enrollment event for new and returning students on April 9. The event will be held from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Piqua and Darke County campuses and is designed to expedite the application and enrollment processes for summer classes that begin May 22 and fall classes that begin Aug. 29. The portion of the enrollment event designated for new students will include a one-stop registration opportunity and breakfast. Those new to Edison State are asked to arrive at 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. “This event is great because it gives people the opportunity to complete multiple enrollment steps in just a few hours—they apply, meet with an advisor, and get 425 Memorial Dr. Greenville, OH 45331

registered for classes,” said Christina Raterman, Enrollment Manager for Edison State. “You start out with an application and leave as an Edison State student with a picture ID and a class schedule in hand.” Prospective students will meet with an advisor, design a personalized education plan, and register for summer or fall semester classes. In addition, they will receive information about setting career and academic goals, learn about the ﬁnancial aid process, complete new student orientation, and take a tour of campus. New students will also be able to complete the COMPASS assessment in reading, writing and math. Students who have previously completed college math and English, or who have qualifying ACT or SAT scores, may not

need to take the COMPASS. Students who started pursuing education from Edison State but stopped attending before completing their degree are also invited to attend. Returning students may arrive any time during the event and will be able to register for upcoming summer and fall semester classes, design a personalized education plan, meet with advisors to discuss career and academic goals, and enjoy breakfast. “We’ll also have a great giveaway,” added Raterman. “All the folks who register to attend the event will be entered into a drawing for three-credit hour tuition waiver which is worth $450.” To register to attend, visit www.edisonohio. edu/enroll. For more information, call 7788600.

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ON YOUR MIND

READERS WRITE THANKS FOR SUPPORT The members of the Greenville Public Library Board of Trustees and I want to take the opportunity to thank the voters of Greenville and the Greenville School District for their support in passing our recent 1 mill operating levy renewal. It was gratifying to see this levy pass by such a substantial margin. After the ﬁnancial crisis of 2009 and large cutbacks in State of Ohio funding, local support of library systems has become a critical source of revenue for libraries across the State. The Greenville Public Library is no exception and for the last 5 years our local levy has amounted to nearly 40 percent of our total operating budget. With the levy renewal, the voters of Greenville and the surrounding school district will continue to see all the popular services that they have come to expect. Libraries are so much more than just books. Library users of our community will ﬁnd available to them the latest electronic services including electronic books, databases and Magazines, WiFi for their laptops, phones and other devices, free legal downloadable music, fast public access Internet connections as well as help and instruction in using these services. Traditional services also

will continue to be supported. Library users will see plenty of new books and magazines on our shelves. Motion picture and Television show DVDs, Music Compact Discs, Audio Books, Magazines and many other items will be available for checkout to our public at no cost. Programming for all ages will be hosted on an almost daily basis. Popular programs such as story times for children, Lego Club for older kids, games and other activities for teens and a variety of subject oriented programs for Adults will make a regular appearance both within our walls or just outside it. Also keep a healthy appetite as Lunch on the Lawn will be back again this summer. As usual it will allow our public to sample food from our local downtown eateries, while being able to hear outstanding musical performances by local performers. Again Voters, thank you for your generosity! Without it we certainly would not be able to keep up with all the exciting new advances of our time or continue the level of service that our community needs and requires from its Public Library. John Vehre, director Susi Halley, ﬁscal ofﬁcer Greenville Library Board of Trustees

Rep. Buchy wants feedback on system COLUMBUS—State Representative Jim Buchy (R-Greenville) is urging constituents in the 84th Ohio House District to ﬁll out a short online survey to offer their views on education in Ohio. The survey is in response to recent concerns about the way in which Ohio’s recent school report cards were released. It can be accessed at www. tinyurl.com/buchyeducationsurvey. “We know our schools are the best in the state and it is important we gather feedback to share our concerns about the confusion surrounding the release of the state report cards last month,” Buchy said. “This

coming year we can prove the validity of state testing by encouraging young people to take the AIR test. We have the best students and they will likely do better when compared to their peers in other areas of the state.” Rep. Buchy is encouraging parents to have their kids take the new AIR tests being administered by the state, saying they have shown better results than the previous PARCC tests. Finally, Rep. Buchy is also encouraging area residents to visit www.tinyurl. com/adjustedreportcards a website created by his ofﬁce that provides a clearer picture of how local schools performed.

Republican Women meet GREENVILLE – The Darke County Republican Women’s Club will hold its regular monthly meeting on April 11, 6:30 p.m., at Chestnut Village Center at the Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville. The speakers will be R. Kelly Ormsby, III, pros-

ecutor for Darke County, and Matt Aultman, candidate for the Darke County Commission. Guests are welcome. If coming for dinner, make reservations before noon on April 7. Call Wavelene at 547-6477 or e-mail wdenniston@woh.rr.com.

Democrat breakfast planned GREENVILLE – A Democrat early-riser breakfast is planned for 8 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Brethren Home cafeteria. The public is invited to at-

tend and enjoy fellowship and breakfast. For reservations, call Tom Hans at 937-273-3865 or Dave Niley at 937-548-4517.

Arcanum BOE public hearing ARCANUM – The Arcanum-Butler Local Board of Education will hold a public hearing to discuss

the retire/rehire of a public employee at the regular Board of Education Meeting on April 14, 7 p.m.

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Commissioners’ Corner March did what it is supposed to do; come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. We have had a pretty good March so far, with just a few shots of severe weather. Let’s hope Mother Nature will be kind to us and spring will be warm and uneventful. March has been fairly quiet in the Commissioner’s Office. Things we have already started continue to move along and at this point we only have to wait on several contractors and engineering firms to get back to us to start some projects. One of those is the Courthouse steps. No one seems to know how old the steps are, but they are in desperate need of repair, and that is currently on our radar. We have had several engineering firms look at them, and we contracted with Garmin/Miller out of Minster to give us some ideas on how to fix the problem. One other area we will be working on is replacing the roof on the County Home. It is at end of life and before we start having problems it needs to be fixed. We are also still working on improvements at the airport and, of course, maintenance on our build-

ings. These are ongoing projects and will be completed as soon as possible. As far as newer projects are concerned, the O.D.O.T. garage to be located at the new South Industrial Park should be starting construction soon. A date has not been set as of yet. One other project in the park is the new Erwin Brothers Auto and Truck stop located in the Industrial park. The Erwin’s are ﬁnalizing plans and are almost ready to start as soon as weather permits. Congratulations to the Erwin’s, and may you have many years of success in your new home! In other news, the new Dollar Tree store across the road from Lowe’s has broken ground and construction will be starting. There have been several new places open in Greenville and Versailles lately, so check them out when you can. We seem to be on the grow and wish to thank all the entrepreneurs who are starting their new businesses here. Thank you and we wish you success! On the Economic side, Marc Saluk, the E.D. Director has left his position to be closer to his home of Philadelphia. Marc has taken a job in Hunterdon,

New Jersey as their new E. D. Director, and will try to duplicate what he has done here. Hunterdon is 45 minutes from Philadelphia, and 45 minutes from New York. He will be missed greatly, but we wish him all the success in the world! A search committee has been formed and applications are being taken to fill his spot. We should know more by the end of next month, as a very deliberate search is taking place to fill Marc’s big shoes. Also on the economic front, on March 22 the Economic Development department, in conjunction with Greenville High School and local businesses, sponsored the first Senior Job Fair. Over 70 students from all the county schools were invited and took advantage of the occasion to meet with 14 of Darke Counties employers, and Commissioner Delaplane and Commissioner Stegall got to meet with them also. The companies have said they enjoyed the experience, and a lot of the students said it was beneficial, and learned a lot of what was available job-wise in Darke County. The idea of the job fair was to get these two groups together

in an effort to keep Darke County talent in Darke County. This is hopefully the first in a series of these events and as we evaluate the process we will make the next one better, more enjoyable, and informative for both the employers and the students. A huge “Thank You” to our Career Pathway Coordinator Lisa Wendel for her tireless effort in making this first one a big success. Of course, with Marc Saluk no longer here, Lisa and Melanie Nealeigh, the office manager, put in extra work to make this possible. Thank you to both wonderful ladies for your efforts! We mentioned there are a lot of new stores, and restaurants opening soon or currently open in Greenville and Versailles and all over Darke County. If you are in Greenville checking out some of the new places, why don’t you stop by for a while and come to one of our public meetings? We meet Monday and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Office located at 520 South Broadway, just south of the Courthouse. Hope to see you there!! Submitted by the Darke County Commissioners

Brown and Portman criticize IRS failure WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Rob Portman (R-OH) released a joint statement on the Internal Revenue Service’s announcement that it would not meet the statutory deadline to implement the Health Coverage Tax Credit’s (HCTC) advance monthly payment (AMP) program. “The IRS’s failure to meet the legal deadline to implement the HCTC’s advance payment program is entirely unacceptable. Many of our constituents have already had to take out home equity lines of credit, withdraw money from retirement accounts early, or take other extraordinary

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measures to pay for health insurance while the IRS gets the AMP program up and running. Giving these taxpayers little notice that they won’t be receiving any premium assistance for the second half of the year—when many are already locked into health insurance plans with set payments—is unfair. We are committed to working with the IRS to examine and implement available options to get the AMP program running on time for as many participants as possible.” The HCTC helps tradeaffected workers and select groups of retirees,

like Delphi salaried retirees and their families, purchase private health coverage to replace the employer-sponsored coverage they lost. It makes health insurance more affordable by providing a 72.5 percent refundable tax credit to eligible workers enrolled in a qualified health plan, allowing these people to pay only a portion of their qualified health insurance. The HCTC serves as an important bridge for retirees who are still too young to be eligible for Medicare benefits. Brown and Portman have long championed

this issue, which is critical to the 5,000 Ohio Delphi salaried retirees and their families stretching from the Mahoning Valley to the Miami Valley. In February 2015, Brown and Portman introduced a bill to extend the Health Coverage Tax Credit for ﬁve years, through 2019. This legislation was signed into law in the Trade Preferences Extension Act. Section 407 of the law speciﬁcally requires the IRS to implement the Advance Payment Program within one year of the bill becoming law – June 29, 2016.

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COUNTY SCHOOL NEWS

BPW hears from Edison and WSU enter partnership scholarship finalists GREENVILLE – The Scholarship Committee of the Greenville Business & Professional Women’s Club (BPW) hosted the March 10 at the Brethren Retirement Community. Committee member Brenda Miller introduced the 10 finalists from four Darke County High schools. The finalists were Hannah Coakley (Greenville CSD), Megan Bergman (Ansonia LSD), Jensen Obringer (Ansonia LSD), Francesca Masso-Rivetti (Greenville CSD), Kayli Duncan (Greenville CSD), Madison Covault (Versailles EVSD), Megan VanSkyock (Versailles EVSD), Kristin Langston (Versailles EVSD), Jessica Ahrens (Versailles EVSD) and Carrie Baker (Franklin Monroe LSD). Each finalist had three minutes to tell BPW members of their accomplishments and goals after graduation. They were then asked to answer a question extemporaneously. The 10 finalists were followed by the Anna Britton Scholarship finalist Kat Popp. The Anna Britton Scholarship goes to a daughter or granddaughter of a BPW Member. After all the presentations were

Pictured are Gail Snyder (BPW member) Kat Popp (Anna Britton Scholarship winner) and Deb Smith (BPW President).

made, BPW members voted to select the two winners of the additional scholarships. The winners selected were Kayli Duncan (Greenville CSD) and Jessica Ahrens (Versailles EVSD). Winners were notiﬁed by letter. The Greenville BPW Club’s mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information. The club holds fundraisers through the year to raise money to grant scholarships to the young women of Darke County. The club meets the second Thursday of every month for a dinner meeting. Those interested in learning more about the Club can contact Membership Chair Brenda Miller at 996-1741 or by email to brenda@newmadisonpubliclibrary.org.

PIQUA – To enhance access and affordability of bachelor degree programs for students in the southwest Ohio region, ofﬁcials from Edison State Community College and Wright State University met to sign an agreement to enter the PASS partnership. The PASS partnership program formalizes and enhances the link between Wright State University’s Dayton and Lake campuses and Edison State’s Piqua and Darke County campuses to provide seamless student movement from associate to bachelor’s degrees between the institutions. The objective is to facilitate student entry or reentry into a bachelor’s degree program at Wright State University. “Wright State University is a great institution and a wonderful place to send our students,” said Edison State President Dr. Doreen Larson. “It’s the good reputation and work Wright State does with students that makes us conﬁdent in this agreement.” To enter the PASS program, students must declare the intention to enroll at Wright State University when applying to or while enrolled at Edison State. Following the completion

of a speciﬁed program of study at Edison State, which may consist of an entire associate degree or a set of course equivalencies, depending upon the students prior academic record and intended major, the seamless transfer to Wright State takes place. In between, the students receive an array of wrap-around services from both institutions, aimed at ensuring the best use of student time and course selection options. “We want to get students on track right when they come in the door and keep their eye on their (potential) career and completing the four year program,” said Wright State University Provost Dr. Thomas Sudkamp. “That’s accomplished through joint advising, articulation agreements, and making sure everything is working smoothly for the students. These are the special things that can keep students involved in getting their associate degree and continuing to earn their bachelor’s degree.” “There are currently 23 articulation agreements in place that are completely spelled out with additional agreements being worked on so that students can

Edison State President Dr. Doreen Larson and Wright State University Provost Dr. Thomas Sudkamp sign an agreement to enter the PASS partnership.

follow the path from the minute they enter here at Edison to the time they graduate from Wright State,” added Sudkamp. “Students will know the exact courses they need to be taking so that they can plan ahead.” Upon completion of the PASS program, students will be guaranteed admission to Wright State University with a waived undergraduate application fee. Additional beneﬁts available to participants include Next Step scholarship eligibility, joint advising, access to identiﬁed services and facilities, admission to non-ticketed athletic and cultural events, and more.

“To cement the relationship, there are additional scholarships available for Edison students who are transferring to Wright State for completion of their degree,” said Sudkamp. “We’re providing incentive for students to get started, do well, and seamlessly move to Wright State whether it be down south to the Dayton campus or up northwest to the Lake campus and we’re in a really ideal situation to partner with Edison to accommodate them.” For more information about the PASS program, speak with an Enrollment Manager by calling 7788600.

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Shown are Mary Jane Dietrich, Luke Daniel Rammel, Carmen Badell, Landen Kruesch, Lisa Jean Capasso and Helen Wright.

St. Mary’s students earn DAR awards GREENVILLE – Fort GreeneVille Chapter DAR awarded students at St. Mary’s School for their participation in the Daughters of the American Revolution American History Essays Contest. Thirty-six students in ﬁfth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades wrote essays in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the Stamp Act. The winners were Luke Daniel Rammel, Carmen

Badell, Landen Kruesch and Lisa Jean Capasso, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade respectively. The remaining students were honored with participation certificates. Awards and certificates were presented by DAR members Chris Nehring, Mary Jane Dietrich, Debbie Nisonger and Helen Wright. Afterwards the DAR chapter hosted a pizza party for the students.

MVCTC students qualify for state ENGLEWOOD – Members of the Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) SkillsUSA chapter recently competed at regional SkillsUSA Contest with 31 students qualifying to move to the Ohio SkillsUSA Competitions in Columbus. The State Contest, located at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, will bring together thousands of SkillsUSA students from all over the state to compete in everything from Advertising Design to Welding. Participants are challenged to complete a project in their area of technical training within a speciﬁed time while being scored by a panel of judges from business, industry, and education. Top state qualiﬁers will earn a chance to compete in the SkillsUSA championships in Louisville, KY, in June for national honors. Local MVCTC Regional Winners are as follows:

Gold – First Place * Crime Scene Investigation Team – Austin Brewer (Criminal Justice/ Preble Shawnee), Hillary Harris (Criminal Justice/ Arcanum), and Anthony Jacobs (Criminal Justice/TriCounty North). Silver – Second Place * Opening & Closing Team Contest – Dental Assistant Junior Team of Morgan Bell (Miamisburg), Chelcee Carroll (Arcanum), Madison Cox (Tippecanoe), Jaycee Groves (Carlisle), Richard Huynh (Northridge), Taylor Nuse (Tri-County North), and Linley Spoonmore (Brookville) * Photography Contest – Kelly Fourman (Graphic Commercial Photography/ Franklin Monroe) * Prepared Speech – Audrey Kelly (Graphic Commercial Art/Ansonia) For more information about MVCTC, visit www. mvctc.com.

VERSAILLES – The Versailles FFA and FFA Alumni recently held its inaugural Free Ag Appreciation Breakfast as part of National FFA Week and National Agriculture Week. The event consisted of farm toy vendors, farm youth displays made by ages 18 and under, agriculture promotions/educational displays, door prizes and a free omelet breakfast. Over 280 people enjoyed the free breakfast. The Darke County Farm Bureau sponsored Farm Youth Display host 25 displays from local youth. The top three in each category received a cash award and plaque. Each student that participated in the youth displays received a $3 cash prize. Thank you is given to Tim Rhoades, Boo Overholser, and Aaron Overholser who served as the judges. The winners of the youth farm displays included: Ages 5 and Under - Blake Pitsenbarger, first; Christopher Delzeith, second; Ages 6-10 - Ben Pitsenbarger, first; Caleb Bubeck, second; and Sarah Simons, third; Ages 11-14 Gabe Thompson, first; Jacob Wuebker, second; and

Carter Luthman, third. Also on display, the Agriculture Education Livestock Selection, Nutrition Class built modern day livestock facilities and individuals who attended voted a people’s choice award for the barns built by the class. The ﬁrst place barn was a swine barn made by Jacob Wuebker, Ben Albers, and Dustin Mangen. The second place barn was a dairy barn made by Clair Schmitmeyer, Shelbie Schmitmeyer, Jonny Moorman, and Lee Marchal. The third place barn was another dairy barn made by Jacob Heitkamp and Dean Heitkamp. Toy show vendors included Jim Ford of Athens, Kris Hinton of Rockford, Tom Barga of North Star, David Huelskamp of Versailles and Past Time Farm Toys of Liberty, Ind. Additional educational opportunities at the breakfast included a display from Sam Custer, Darke County OSU Extension along with Matt Aultman with Darke County Farm Bureau. The Versailles Agriculture Education Agriculture Business Class also made display boards that promoted and educated guests on the beef, dairy, poultry, swine,

Over 280 individuals were served at the inaugural breakfast sponsored by the Versailles FFA and FFA Alumni.

soybean, corn and poultry industry. Several door prizes were presented and a special thanks to Versailles FFA, Maria Stein Vet clinic, Dave Hueslkamp, Jim Ford, and Tom Barga for supplying the door prizes. The Versailles FFA and FFA Alumni thanks all the sponsors. Gold Sponsors ($350 and above) were Darke County Farm Bureau, Weaver Brothers Eggs, Dannon Yogurt, Reiter Dairy, Ohio Poultry Association and Versailles FFA Alumni. Silver Sponsors ($100-350) were Frenchtown Trailer Sales, North Star Hardware &

Implement, Second National Bank, Bruns Animal Clinic, Harvest Land Co-Op, Truepointe, James Buchy State Representative, and Brian and Lisa Winner. Bronze Sponsors ($100 and below) were M & M Stucke Farms, Maria Stein Animal Clinic, Phelan insurance, Farm Credit Services, Versailles Savings & Loan, David Huelskamp, Tom Barga, Jim Ford, Kris Hinton, and Past Time Farm Toys. A special thank you is extended to the Versailles FFA members, FFA Alumni members and parents that assisted with the breakfast.

Instrumental Music Festival and dinner GREENVILLE – On April 21, the Greenville City Schools Instrumental Music Program will hold its annual Instrumental Music Festival from 6-9 p.m. in the Greenville Senior High School gymnasium. The Festival is free and open to the public. Come celebrate with the Instrumental students as they show their community what they have learned and prepared this school year. Performances will include the orchestra and band from the ﬁfth and sixth grade, junior high,

and senior high. The Jazz Scene will also perform. In connection with the Festival, the Instrumental Music Boosters will host a BBQ Dinner in the Greenville Senior High School cafeteria. They will serve meals from 5 to 7 p.m. to those who have pre-ordered tickets and anyone who would like to purchase meals at the door. Customers have the choice of either a chicken (includes 1/2 a chicken) or a pork chop (includes 2 pork chops) meal. Both

meals come with applesauce, a roll with butter, and chips. There are a limited number of extra dinner tickets available on a ﬁrst come ﬁrst served basis. Meal tickets are $8 each. Drive-thru pickup is available for those who have pre-ordered tickets. The Boosters will also be selling desserts and drinks in the cafeteria. Anyone is welcome to come to the cafeteria and purchase a dessert or a drink. Vintage band and orchestra t-shirts will be

available at garage sale prices. Proceeds from the BBQ will help purchase new instruments and music, repair current instruments, and fulfill other needs in the Instrumental Music Program. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a 50/50 raffle. Single tickets are $1, six tickets cost $5, and an arm’s length of tickets costs $10. The raffle proceeds will provide scholarships for graduating seniors.

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Ministers John Person and Jim Morehouse get help carrying the cross through the streets of Greenville during the Way of the Cross remembrance. (Ryan Berry photo)

Dr. John Wood

VHS grad to speak Local Christians honor Christ’s walk on Divine Mercy GREENVILLE – Greenville Area Ministerial Association held its annual Way of the Cross remembrance event on Good Friday, March 25. The services, held at local downtown Greenville churches, was a way for local residents to remember and celebrate the ﬁnal hours that led up to Jesus Christ’s death. The services began at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and followed Christ from when he stood before Pontius Pilot and was condemned to die, to the torture and beating he took,

his walk up the Via Dolorosa where he was forced to carry his heavy wooden cross and ﬁnally to the hill called Golgotha where nails were hammered into his hands and feet to attach him to the cross to begin the slow process of killing the man his detractors mockingly called, “The King of Jews.” Churches across Greenville and Darke County completed the story on Easter Sunday. Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and his victory over death and the grave.

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GETTYSBURG – Ted and Nancy Hicks will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on April 9. They were married in Covington, at The First Brethren Church in 1966. The Hicks’ are the parents of three children, Jodi and Jeff Kremer of Versailles, Julie and Brian “Radar” Voisard of Rockford and Jim and Maria Hicks of Bradford. They are grand-

parents to nine grandchildren, Jennifer Worch, Josh Kremer, Cole Kremer, Tiffani (Voisard) Akers, Brian Voisard, Josh Boehringer, Macy Boehringer, Jayden Hicks and Marissa Hicks. They will be celebrating their anniversary with their friends and family at an open house on April 16, 2–5 p.m. at the Gettysburg Community Park in the Valentine Building.

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tal disability facilities to provide eye care through his business Mobile Eyes, LLC, which he founded in 2007. John also teaches religious education to high school juniors and seniors within his parish and serves on pastoral council. Wood is also an author, his book is entitled “Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Mission: 5 Steps to Winning the War Within. His knowledge of the Catholic faith and his ability to teach has allowed him to encourage others to strive for their own level of Catholic greatness: sainthood. He is described as a passionate and engaging speaker with a contagious message. He keeps a busy schedule of sharing his time evangelizing throughout the US. More information on Dr. Wood is available at www.extraordinarymission.com.

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GREENVILLE – Wilma L. (Schafer) Baker, of 1399 E. Main St., Greenville, will be celebrating her 100th birthday on April 5. Her children, Ron E. and Donna Baker, and Connie Grove; and grandchildren, Randy and Elizabeth Grove, Rick and Kathy Grove, Terri and Monte Clemens, Julie Baker, and Ronda Evans, are hosting an open house for friends and family on April 10, 2-4 p.m., at St. John Lutheran Church, 7418 SR 121 N., Greenville. Everyone is welcome. Please omit gifts.

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ROSSBURG – Ross Hill county Church will host a Gospel Sing at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 10. A light supper will follow.

GHS Class of ’64 to meet

GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School Class of 1964 will meet for their monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 14, at The Old Arcana on George Street in Arcanum. Everyone is welcome for a fun time. For more information, call Sue at 467-6894.

The family of Don Darding would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported him and his family since his stroke and heart attack. All the acts of kindness through prayers, visits, cards, food and phone calls, have been greatly appreciated. A ‘special’ thank you to the State of the Heart nurses for their home care and to the nurses and staff at the Greenville State of the Heart Care Center. To Amy, music therapist, for singing hymns at the Care Center and at the Celebration of Life Service.

Shown are some of the seamstresses that worked the Little Dresses for Africa.

Faith and friends make little dresses ARCANUM – Faith United Methodist Church in Arcanum has completed their Lent project of sewing bright and beautiful Little Dresses for Africa. This is the second year for this worthwhile mission project. A total of 65 cotton sun-dresses were completed by the seamstresses of Faith UMC along with the help of ladies from Trinity UMC of Arcanum and other friends of the churches.

The dresses are now packed and ready to ship out to brighten the lives of 65 sweet little girls. Little Dresses for Africa is a non-proﬁt Christian organization began in 2008. Their mission is to provide relief to vulnerable children throughout the continent of Africa and beyond. Thousands upon thousands of sun-dresses have been made all over the world and sent to Africa.

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VERSAILLES – On April 3, 3 p.m., Dr. John Wood will speak at St. Denis Catholic Church. This event will be held in the church’s basement, 14 E. Wood St., Versailles and rounds out the “Merciful like the Father” series sponsored by the local regional Catholic churches: Immaculate Conception of Bradford, Holy Family of Frenchtown and St. Denis of Versailles. Dr. Wood will present the message of Divine Mercy. The feast, which was established by St. John Paul II as a result of God the Father entrusting St. Faustina to spread his message of Divine Mercy to the entire world. Dr. John Wood is a Versailles High School graduate, the son of Kathy and the late Jack Wood. Now married, he and his wife Kristin have four children. Together they have led many ministries at their parish including Adult Education, Pre Cana, and a monthly ministry called Fun, Faith and Family. John is a mobile eye doctor who travels to over 40 different nursing homes and developmen-

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Arcanum and Bradford hurdlers battle neck and neck. Visit The Early Bird’s Facebook page for more photos. (Rodney Baker photo)

Arcanum takes team victories at quad ARCANUM – Arcanum hosted a high school track & field quad on March 28 with Arcanum, Franklin Monroe, Tri-Village and Bradford competed. In the overall competition, Arcanum boys and girls took first place with 92 and 78 points, respectively. Franklin Monroe (FM) finished a distant second in both divisions with scores of 62 (boys) and 60 (girls). Bradford and Tri-Village (T-V) took the final two spots in both divisions. The following is winners in each event: 4x800 Relay – Girls: Arcanum’s Mara Wetzel, Maggie Heiser, Claire Meyer and Darcy Fourman; Boys: FM’s Zach Gilliland, Cole Van Hook, Ross Thayer and Xavier Gilliand. 100M Hurdles – Girls: Macy Schepis, T-V; Boys: Rhyan Turner, Bradford 100M Dash – Girls: Allyson Masterson, FM; Boys: Zach Miller, Bradford 4x200 Relay – Girls: T-V’s Makenzie Stucky, Paige Sloan, Alyssa Tankerskey and Macy Schepis; Boys: Austin Gibboney, Daniel Coats, Dylan Burns and Daniel O’Donnell, of Arcanum 1600M Run – Girls: Karmen Knepp, of Bradford; Boys: Isaac Stephens, Arcanum 4x100 Relay – Girls:

Macy Schepis, Paige Sloan, Makenzie Stucky and Alyssa Tankersky, T-V; Boys: Luke Cetnar, Luke Holsapple, Isaiah Krauss and Marcus Plessinger, Arcanum 400M Dash – Girls: Karmen Knepp, Bradford; Boys: Josh Hollinger, T-V 300M Hurdles – Girls: Trinity Layman, Arcanum; Boys: Austin Gibboney, Arcanum 800M Run – Girls: Mara Wetzel, Arcanum; Boys: Dylan Pope, T-V 200M Dash – Girls: Destiny Otte, Bradford; Boys: Josh Hollinger, T-V 3200M Run – Girls: Mara Wetzel, Arcanum; Boys: Cole Van Hook, FM 4x400 Relay – Girls: Karmen Knepp, Maia Stump, Kelly Moore and Destiny Otte, Bradford; Boys: Daniel O’Donnell, Daniel Coats, Isaac Stephens and Austin Gibboney, Arcanum Discus – Girls: Erica Zimmer, Arcanum; Boys: Mike Johnson, Arcanum Shot Put – Girls: Erica Zimmer, Arcanum; Boys: Mitchell Sink, Arcanum High Jump – Girls: Kalista Harleman and Alexis Kreusch, Arcanum; Boys: Alex Knepshield, FM Long Jump – Girls: Maia Stump, Bradford; Boys: Zach Miller, of Bradford For the complete article and a list of results, visit www.bluebagmedia.com.

Bruns throws no-hitter as Lady Trojans run rule Panthers ARCANUM – Arcanum pitcher, Abbie Bruns threw a no-hitter Tuesday as the Lady Trojans downed the Twin Valley South in a Cross County Conference match-up. Bruns struckout seven in the win. Offensively, Mackenzie Sharitts went two for three, with a homerun and four RBIs; Abby Ross went two for three with two RBIs. The Lady Trojans will play a non-conference game at home on Thursday against a tough Versailles team.

(Gaylen Blosser photo)

GREENVILLE – Lady Wave Softball (LWSB) opened the 2016 season with wins over Wayne and Milton Union at Stebbins Field. “Just a great day out here at the park,” said Greenville Coach Jerrod Newland. “Opening day… 2-0 and we’re rolling.” Allison Minnich got the win in game one over Wayne 7-4 and Greenville sophomore Sydney Grote tossed a no-hitter in her LWSB debut as a starter with an 11-1 run rule victory over the Milton-Union. Alli Hill knocked a double to the center and Jazzlyn Petry drove an RBI single to left for a 1-0 lead in game one. Greenville would use the bottom of the fourth to push three runs across the plate starting with a Makayla Hanes single to left, an error, a walk to Minnich, a Logan Tabler ground-out plating Hanes and a Karsyn Shaffer 2-RBI single to center for a 4-1 lead after four. Wayne wasted a leadoff ﬁfth-inning double

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grounding out to Kester at short followed with a diving Kester catch and a groundout to Shaffer at second. A Cromwell fifth-inning double and a Petry walk set up a 2-RBI double off the bat of Grote for a 6-1` score after five. Wayne plated three sixth-inning runs with Cromwell making a leaping catch on a line drive to center for the final out of the inning and the Wave holding on to a 6-4 lead. Greenville added a run in the bottom of the sixth

with a Shaffer single and a Hill RBI single giving the Wave a 7-4 lead that would stand for the ﬁnal score of game one. “Just played well today,” Newland stated. “Great game and making plays.” Coach Newland went to Sydney Grote to start game two. “You know, she is going to be a good young lady and bottom line… no-hitter and great defense behind her,” said Newland of Grote. Shaffer led off with s single for the Wave in the

Versailles opens season with back-to-back no-hitters BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

VERSAILLES – The Versailles Tigers move to 2-0 on the new season with a run-rule 12-0 win over the visiting Arcanum Trojans. “Very good win,” said Versailles Coach Ryan Schlater. “Arcanum is a good team. They played Fort Recovery tough this past weekend… split with them. They are a very good team. We just really hit the ball very well today.” The Tigers got their second no-hitter in as many games with Cole Neikamp and Colin Peters hooking up for the combined nohitter. “We’ve been pretty lucky this year,” Schlater said. “The ﬁrst game we had a no-hitter… the second one here. Back-to-back no-hitters to start the year.” Arcanum would take the ﬁeld with their senior starting shortstop, Cole Burrell in the dugout walking with the aid of crutches. “We have to be able to overcome that,” said Arcanum Coach Randy Baker. “We start eight seniors. There is no excuse there.” The teams would go to the second inning of play knotted at 0-0 with Versailles using a secondinning opening single to center and steal of second

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bottom of the first and Hill reached by way of a Bulldogs’ error setting the table for sophomore Cassie Cromwell to drill a three-run homer over the centerfield fence giving the Wave a 3-0 lead. “Set the tone off the getgo that’s for sure,” Newland said of Cromwell’s homer. Greenville made it a 5-0 game in the bottom of the second taking advantage back-to-back MiltonUnion errors. With Grote keeping the visitors off the board in the third and fourth innings, the Wave was tacking six runs on in the bottom of the fourth. Shaffer drilled a 3-RBI triple to the right field fence followed with a Hill RBI single to center, a Cromwell single to right and a Petry RBI single to left completing the scoring run to lead 11-0. Milton-Union dodged a shutout getting an unearned run but it was Sydney Grote recording the opening day no-hitter for LWSB. “That was good stuff,” Newland said. “Just proud of her (Grote). “Just good stuff for Lady Wave softball.”

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from Kurt Rutschilling and a two-out Jared Neikamp RBI single to left for a 1-0 score after two-innings of play. “We should come out and be ready to play,” said Baker. “Early on we were in the game, we just fell behind in counts.”

Versailles added seven runs in the bottom of the third sending 12 batters to the plate to take an 8-0 lead after three. “They are a good hitting team,” Baker said. “They are going to hit the ball. You fall behind in counts and then you don’t make

plays behind your pitcher… we just didn’t make plays. That is what is going to happen.” The bottom of the fourth had the Tigers tacking four runs on the board to lead 12-0 with the Trojans coming to the plate in the top of the ﬁfth-inning. “We have a lot of guys with a lot of speed,” Schlater said. “We get in a situation where times right… we’re going to try to steal as many bases as we can. A groundout to third, a popup to short and a grounder back to the mound had the visitors going quietly in the top of the ﬁfth giving Versailles its second win of the season moving to 2-0 while Arcanum falls to 1-2. “Hitting the way we did today it is a very complete game that we played,” stated Schlater. Cole Neikamp took the win for Versailles while Jordan Dubbs was saddled with the loss for the Trojans.

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Lady Wave over Lebanon in 10 BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

Greenville 8th grader Foster Cole won both boys hurdle events in Wednesday meet at Harmon Field. See photos from the meet at bluebagmedia.com/photos. (Clinton Randall photo)

GJHS hosts opening meet BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Greenville Jr High track & ďŹ eld team hosted their season opening meet Wednesday at Harmon Field. The Wave competed against Piqua, Trotwood-Madison and Covington. The Greenville boys tied with Piqua for ďŹ rst place overall with 64 overall, while the Lady Wave ďŹ nished in second to the Indians with 61 team points. Finishing in the top of their events for the Wave boys were 8th graders Foster Cole in the 100 me-

ter hurdles with a time of 18.24 seconds and a time of 28.68 seconds in the 200 meter hurdles, Marcus Wood â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who jumped an impressive 17â&#x20AC;˛-1â&#x20AC;ł in the long jump and John Butsch â&#x20AC;&#x201C; clearing 9â&#x20AC;˛-6â&#x20AC;ł in the pole vault. For the girlsâ&#x20AC;Ś 8th graders Emma Klosterman with a time of 19.23 seconds in the 100 meter hurdles, 4â&#x20AC;˛-8â&#x20AC;ł in the high jump and cleared 8â&#x20AC;˛-6â&#x20AC;ł in the pole vault, and Addie Haupt who cleared 11â&#x20AC;˛-11â&#x20AC;ł in the pole vault. See the complete meet results at www.baumspage.com.

DAYTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lady Wave Softball took a big step towards their bid for a successful season with a 1-0 win over the Lebanon Lady Warriors as the two perennial powerhouses squared off in a game played at Wright State University. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a great team win,â&#x20AC;? said Greenville Coach Jerrod Newland The Warriors, a Division I school and one of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier softball programs is coming off a 32-1 season with their only loss coming in the D-I 2015 State Championship game, a 1-0 loss to Teays Valley. The Wave took advantage of excellent defensive play while riding the arm of senior pitcher Allison Minnich in a game that took 10-complete innings before deciding the ďŹ nal outcome. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Minnich keeps them off balance for 10,â&#x20AC;? Newland stated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cassie (Cromwell) made two or three unreal plays out in center and bottom lineâ&#x20AC;Ś 1-0 Wave win.â&#x20AC;? The lone run of the extrainning contest came in the top of the 10th by way of excellent hitting, heads-up

LEWISBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Franklin Monroe Jets baseball team dropped 10-0 ďŹ ve-inning run-rule game to the Tri-County North Panthers Wednesday night. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be ďŹ ne,â&#x20AC;? said Franklin Monroe Coach Eddie Meyers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early in the season. North is a good ball club. They came out and hit the crap out of the ball. They are well coached.â&#x20AC;? Tri-County North jumped out to a 2-0 lead after one-inning of play and extended its lead to 8-0 plating six runs in the bottom of the second. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have (Zach) Hyre, (Landon) Peters and

Young Lady Wave start season with back-to-back wins BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; It was a scary start to the season opener for the Greenville White 7th grade softball team, as the visiting Lady Bolts from Northmont drove in three runs in their ďŹ rst atbat Tuesday afternoon. Following the rocky start, the Lady Wave quickly settled in and gained composure defensively, as their bats came to life to take the 11-4 victory. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The girls played a great game tonight despite the ďŹ rst inning scare,â&#x20AC;? said Greenville Coach Alishia Funk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had some key

plays both at the plate and in the ďŹ eld. Grace Shaffer had a great game pitching and Nyesha Wright had several big plays to keep the momentum in our favor. Our catchers (Brooklyn Bush and Jaida Kelly) were outstanding today as wellâ&#x20AC;Ś keeping the ball in front of them and not dropping third strikes.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will be an interesting seasonâ&#x20AC;Ś Our main goal is to get a little better every game,â&#x20AC;? Funk added. The Lady Wave advanced to (2-0) with a 9th inning victory Wednesday night to beat GWOC North rival Sidney by a score of 3-2.

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execution on the base paths and superb coaching as the Lady Wave pushed a run across to grab a 1-0 lead. A Karsyn Shaffer hit, an Alli Hill sacriďŹ ce bunt and a 2-out Cassie Crowell hit proved to be the only run of the night; the sole RBI needed for the LWSB victory. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great crowd and atmosphere at Wright State,â&#x20AC;? Newland said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what makes them fun. Two of the top teams in the state squaring off.â&#x20AC;? Cromwell had three of the Lady Waveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eight hits on the day. Allison Minnich (2-0)

went the distance on the mound tossing 10-innings of shut-out Lady Wave ball. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We both like to get kids seen,â&#x20AC;? shared Newland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lots of kids on both teams that will have great chances with their softball future.â&#x20AC;? Greenville and Lebanon opened the 2015 season at Wright State with the Lady Warriors defeating the Lady Wave 7-2. The 2015 Lebanon team would go on to win 32 consecutive games before losing by a run in the state championship game. After the opening day loss to the Lady Warriors, Greenville would

go on a 24-0 run. The Warriorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; outstanding pitching from the 2015 State runner-up team; Tara Trainer now pitches for Indiana University and has been named Big Ten pitcher of the week and recently tossed a no-hitter. Greenvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pitcher in the 2015 game; Ally Russell now pitches for the NCAA D-I Wright State Lady Raiders and stands at 6-2 on a team with a 15-13 record. Russel recently blanked the University of Dayton 8-0 in the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home opener and has been named Horizon League Softball Player of the Week.

Jets lose at Tri-County North BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

Greenville 7th grader Grace Shaffer was winning pitcher in both Lady Wave victories. See more photos only at bluebagmedia.com/photos. (Clinton Randall photo)

2016 Lady Wave softball team following 1-0 win over Lebanon (Richard Brown Photo)

(Jered) Bundenthallâ&#x20AC;Ś three seniors,â&#x20AC;? Meyers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are great leaders on and off the ďŹ eld. These boys have a lot on their shoulders and as long as they come out and play their hardest, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all we can ask for.â&#x20AC;? FM would keep the home team off the board in the third inning and limit the Panthers to a run each in innings four and ďŹ ve accounting for the 10-0 runrule win. The Jets hit the ball well in the game but as often is the case the well hit balls were hit directly at a waiting Panther ďŹ elder. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They played real well and you know, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll bounce back,â&#x20AC;? Meyers said of his Jets team.

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Lady Jets comeback falls short BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

LEWISBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Franklin Monroe Lady Jets fell behind early only to have a comeback attempt fall short losing to the TriCounty North Lady Panthers 9-7 Wednesday night. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hit it hardâ&#x20AC;Ś just right at them,â&#x20AC;? said Franklin Monroe Coach Mike Morris. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of the game. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just the game.â&#x20AC;? The teams played to a 0-0 score after two complete inning with the Lady Panthers getting on the board with two third-inning runs. North added three-runs in both the fourth and ďŹ fthinnings extending its lead to

8-0 with the Lady Jets coming to the plate in the top of the sixth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We played deep on our outďŹ eld and they dink us,â&#x20AC;? Morris said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We move in and they burn us. There is not a whole lot you can do when a team is hitting like that.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were on the verge of getting run-ruled there,â&#x20AC;? continued Morris. Franklin Monroeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bats came alive in the top of the sixth to score seven runs and pull within 8-7. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We step up and changed our attitude going towards play there,â&#x20AC;? said Morris. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We started taking more pitches and things started rolling. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait until the sixth to do that, so hope-

Lady Jets Carrie Baker gets put-out at home in game against Tri-County North (Gaylen Blosser photo)

fully itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wakeup call.â&#x20AC;? The home team plated a run in the bottom of the sixth while keeping FM off the board in the top of the seventh to take a 9-7 win over the Lady Jets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hopefully this wakes us

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unteers Wayne and Jill Fisher are excited about the completion of Phase 4 - not only will they have the option to stay in Darke County to enjoy the trail, it also will bring people into the county and the city of Greenville. The three avid bikers said they often ﬁnd themselves leaving Darke County for bike paths in Miami, Montgomery or Greene counties where they meet people from all over who are not only enjoying a bike ride –they are spending money in stores and restaurants located in municipalities along the paths. “I’ve run into people from other states,” Brocious said. “For Darke County’s sake, we want to join in.” Gettysburg ofﬁcials and businesses, Brocious said, have been very supportive of recreational trail users coming into the village. “They let us know how many people are using the trail,” he said. “They’re enjoying people visiting and spending money in the village.” The Fishers and Brocious also are part of the Phoenix Committee, a group of individuals who support the Darke County Park District’s efforts to complete and maintain the recreational trail. The group assists with planning, grant writing, promoting and fundraising efforts. The Darke County trail is part of the Miami Valley Ohio Bikeways, Fisher said, which recently was named as the site of the International Trail Symposium, to be held in March 2017. So far, more than 300 miles of trail connect 10 counties in the Dayton region. When Phases 4, 5 and 6 of the Darke County trail is complete, it will connect with Miami County to the east and travel northwest to Union City, which will eventually connect to the

Three young people enjoy a hike along the bike path in Gettysburg during a recent sunny afternoon. (Gaylen Blosser Photo)

Cardinal Trail in Indiana. Grants have been written for Phase 5 in Darke County, which will take the trail through the Greenville city limits. Phase 6 will include the trail’s construction on a former railway bed into Union City. Local support of the recreational trail has come from a variety of sources, Fisher said, including the village of Gettysburg, the Darke County Engineer’s ofﬁce - which has completed trail work for free so the

services may be used as the “in-kind” match for grants, as well as the the Darke County Commissioners and the city of Greenville. Those who are interested in supporting and learning more about the Darke County Recreational Trail are invited to contact the Phoenix Committee at info@darkecountyparks.org. Donations may be made by mailing Darke County Recreational Trails, Phoenix Committee, P.O. Box 801, Greenville, OH 45331.

Benefit planned for ‘Badge” GREENVILLE – A benefit is planned for Saturday, April 16 for Larry “Badge” Badger, former drummer for the band Classified. The event will be held at the Greenville VFW. Badger has been battling kidney disease the past year and is unable to work. Badger does plan on attending the benefit and may pick up a set of drum sticks to perform during the 8-11 p.m. live band portion of the benefit. Also planned is a chicken dinner from 4-6 p.m. Dinners will be $10 at the show

Richard joins UPS Circle of Honor COLUMBUS - UPS (NYSE:UPS) recently announced that 63 elite drivers from Ohio are among 1,613 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25 or more years of accidentfree driving. One of those drivers recognized is Mark Richard, of Versailles. Ohio boasts 339 active Circle of Honor drivers with a combined 9,493 years of accident-free driving. Terry Leedy of Wadsworth is the state’s seniormost safe driver, with 44 years of accident-free driving under his belt. There are 4,872 total UPS drivers in Ohio. Globally, 8,703 active UPS drivers are members of the Circle of Honor. Collectively they’ve racked up more than 245,000 years and more than 5.3 billion safe miles during their careers. That’s enough miles to travel to Mars and back 19 times.

or $8 with pre-sale tickets and will include chicken, applesauce, chips, roll and a beverage. Tickets may be purchased by contacting Bach to Rock at 547-1970 or Rhiannon Brubaker at 937-423-0864. The benefit also will feature a photo booth by Color Green Photography and Unique Treasures & Vintage Prop Rentals. Photos of families, children, couples or individuals may be taken and you will be able to choose props and backgrounds for a spring mini photo session, beginning at 4 p.m. Photo sessions must be scheduled in advance by calling 937-4173049. A raffle/auction also will take place during the benefit, with items donated by several local businesses and organizations. And, live music featuring several guest appearances will take place from 8-11 p.m. For more information, call Brubaker at the number listed above.

JC’s Coffee House open April 8 GREENVILLE – JC’s Coffee House will be open from 7-10 p.m. Friday, April 8, in the U-Turn building at the Lighthouse Christian Center off State Route 127, southeast of Greenville. Activities will include music, games and pool. The snack bar will be open with coffee, pop, soft pretzels, hot dogs and more. Bring friends and family. All over age 18 are welcome. For more information, call Janice at 937417-5936.

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Ft. Jefferson Church hosts series on WWII

Soldiers demonstrate the wide variety of uniforms and kit choices within the infantry as part of the daily demonstration.

Ohio Valley Civil War Assoc. to visit DCP GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; History comes alive when the Ohio Valley Civil War Association, one of the premier living history units in the country, visits Shawnee Prairie Preserve once again. On April 30 and May 1, visit the encampment at Shawnee Prairie Preserve on State Route 502 west of Greenville and step back in time. Hear the cannon blast, watch men drill, and smell a soldierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supper simmering. Daily demonstrations at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. will include the 35th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Co. G, 66th Illinois Co. G also known as Birgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Western Sharpshooters, and 1st Ohio Light Artillery Bat. C. Between demonstrations observe daily life for a Union soldier, discuss the war effort with civilians, or marvel at visiting ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; latest fashions. The organization also includes Co. A 1st Battalion 19th US Infantry, US Army

Signal Corps, Civil War Civilians, and the 75th OVI Headquarters. The OVCWA has taught at Manassas, Kennesaw Mountain, Stones River, and Gettysburg National BattleďŹ elds. In July 2012 they taught at Shawnee Prairie and in April 2015 at the Gettysburg Tecumseh Trail hub, and Darke County Parks is proud to welcome them back to Shawnee Prairie again. This free, family friendly event has something to interest everyone. From the marksman, to the seamstress, the cook to the doctor, and everything in between, come see how all these pursuits unfolded over 150 years ago. For any questions or more information about this exciting and unique event, call the nature center at 548-0165, or send an email to info@darkecountyparks.org.

Union City Chamber recognizes Bouserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UNION CITY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Union City IN-OH Chamber of Commerce would like to announce Bouserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barn is its Business of the Month for April. Bouserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barn goes back to 1963 to two ladies who wanted to open a pizza shop in a small place on Chestnut St. in Union City, Ind., originally called A&M Pizza. These ladies were Ayleen Bousman (Houk) (Keithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mom) and Mildred Deboy (Keithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great aunt). Mildred left the business after a few months but Ayleen remained for 14 more years. In 1974, Keith and Susan joined his mother in the business. The menu grew to include chicken, sandwiches, salads and more. Keithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nickname â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bouserâ&#x20AC;? became part of the restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name. Susan works side by side with Keith and makes the best pies. When themed restaurants began to come into fashion the family decided on a barn theme because of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rural setting. Thus, Bouserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barn grew out of A&M Pizza. The barn theme is carried throughout the inside and outside of the restaurant. The walls are siding from an old barn and an old pickup truck and horse and buggy show their rural roots out front of the restaurant.

At age 22 with no money for a down payment, Keith sought a loan to buy the current building instead of renting. The banker was convinced to loan the money due to Keithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 14 years experience. Keith and Susan are very proud of Union City, the surrounding area and their heritage. They love collecting local memorabilia and sharing stories with customers from near and far. Most of Randolph Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s communities are represented on their walls as well as their Mississinawa Valley neighbors. Over the last 50 years hundreds of people have worked for Bouserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s including their three children while growing up. Today, they employ 24 full-time and part-time people. Keith and Susan believe the employees have built Bouserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barn. As times in the community began to change they added more variety such as Mexican food, ice cream and home-style dishes. They also added services such as catering and a drive-up window. They cater events from weddings to alumni banquets to farm sales. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the money that has kept them going all these years. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the relationships they have with their customers, food suppliers, employees, and service people.

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GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Fort Jefferson Church will host a video series, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Write When You Canâ&#x20AC;?, about World War II from local producer Diana L. Spitler. The documentary focuses on a Covington family and their friends before, during and after World War II. The videos will cover the years 1937 through 1945 and beyond. The ďŹ vepart documentary series will be shown at 6:30 p.m. on April 16, 23, May 7, 14 and conclude on Armed Forces Day, May 21. Spitler is from Darke County and has produced other documentaries on World War II, including â&#x20AC;&#x153;World War II on an LSTâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;LST + DUKWâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Open Doors to Freedomâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Open Doors to Freedomâ&#x20AC;? was a commercial promoting USS LST 325 located in Evansville, Indiana. This presentation was viewed by French ofďŹ cials when they were considering the expense

of taking that ship back to the Normandy beaches for the D-Day 70th Anniversary celebration in 2014. According to Spitler, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This would be my biggest claim to fame.â&#x20AC;? The latest documentary series, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Write When You Canâ&#x20AC;? is 10 hours long, has been aired on Piquaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Public Access Television with positive results, and is now being aired on Greenville Public Access Channel 5. Through interviews and letters, viewers will experience life after the depression, the Second World War and the people known at the greatest generation. Spitler said she ďŹ lmed at numerous locations including The Garst Museum, Arcanum Wayne Trail Society Museum, The Cardinal Center, Steam Threshers Reunion, The Power of the Past, Museum of Troy History, Champaign Aviation Museum, OverďŹ eld Tavern, and Brukner Nature Cen-

Summer swim team sign-up scheduled GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Darke County Stingrays Swim Team, formerly Arcanum Swim Team, will be holding sign-ups in the Arcanum School Cafetorium on April 9 from 10 a.m. to noon and April 12, 6-8 p.m. There will be signs posted as you enter the school. The Darke County swim team will be hosted by Greenville City Swimming Pool. They will hold all practices and home meets at this location. The swim team is a community-based recreational team open to all Darke County children, with an emphasis on having fun, learning and reďŹ ning swim techniques, individual accomplishment and team spirit. They are excited about joining the Greenville City Pool and

the opportunity to expand their team. The season runs from the beginning of June to the middle of July. Practices are Monday through Friday starting at 7 p.m. and swim meets are held on weeknights or Saturday mornings and include events for kickboard-assisted swimmers to high school state qualiďŹ ers. Payment (team fee + purchase of Greenville City Pool Pass) is due at registration. Swimmers will have the opportunity to try on and order swim suits, and talk with board members and coaches to learn more about the Darke County Stingrays program. For team fees, pool pass costs, and contact information, visit www.arcanumswimteam. com.

ter (to name a few local places). It took her eight years to complete this project and she used relatives as actors. Why this topic and why now? For Spitler itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an easy answer, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The purpose of this documentary is to keep alive the memory of what our veterans have done and are still doing for us. By watching this presentation about history, about a familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s struggle during the war, about what these boys did while in the service -maybe we will come away with an appreciation for the sacriďŹ ces they made to keep us free.â&#x20AC;? She added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;God wants His people to

Zell performs Spring Concert

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pianist Rosemary Zell will be hosting a Spring Concert on April 10. The event will be held at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. Fourth St., Greenville. A reception will follow. For more information, email ddk@woh.rr.com.

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EUM sees record Easter weekend CLINTON RANDALL

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GREENVILLE – It was a record weekend filled with five Easter services, traditional egg hunt and baptisms at EUM Church in Greenville. Following the first of two Saturday services, EUM staff and volunteers assembled and provided a record 10,000 eggs at the annual Easter egg hunt for children up to sixth grade. The church also saw a record attendance for the holiday weekend services, with an

adult count of 1,684 overall. During the ﬁve weekend services… 28 men, woman and children committed their life to Christ through baptism in the sanctuary pool. The church focuses on ‘loving God and loving others’. The church was recently ranked as the third most growing large Methodist church in the country…. read the article at www. earlybirdpaper.com/eumranked-nationally-amongtop-25-growing-churches. Learn more about EUM Church and see their weekly worship schedule at eumchurch.org.

Donations and teams needed for 2016 walk GREENVILLE – The annual March for Babies is only a few weeks away. This year’s walk will be held April 30, 9 a.m., at the Darke County Fairgrounds. The regular ﬁvemile walk or the family fun march is always a time for fun, exercise and a great social event. However, real reason why people participate is not lost. March of Dimes and the March for Babies walk reminds area residents of the need for support in ﬁnding ways to prevent birth defects. Teams are still forming. Jackie Allen, executive director of March of Dimes for the Dayton Market, encourages businesses, organizations, families and friends to form a team and walk on April 30. If you would like more information on how you can

participate, call (937) 6570958 or email jkallen@ marchofdimes.org. Maybe you have conﬂicting plans for that date or are unable to take part in the festivities; you can still play a huge role in preventing birth defects. A donation, no matter how big or small, goes a long way in helping bringing healthy newborns into the world. The organization got its start with people across the country sending in their dimes to eradicate polio. Those dimes made a difference. The Early Bird has a team and would welcome your donation. Contributions can be made at the ofﬁce, 5312 Sebring Warner Road, Greenville, Ohio 45331 or online at http:// www.marchforbabies.org/ team/EarlyBirdPaper.

DARKE COUNTY – New immunization guidelines for the 201617 school year, released by the Ohio Department of Health, may come as a surprise to some parents and students. Student entering seventh and twelfth grades this coming year should have received a letter from the health department and sent home through their schools during the past couple weeks. The letter invites students to receive the needed vaccines during an upcoming health department clinic and also outlines the requirements, which now includes two vaccines for incoming seventh-graders - a Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) in addition to a meningococcal vaccine. The second requirement is that now all incoming seniors also are to receive the meningococcal vaccine. “It (meningococcal) used to be ‘recommended’ for seventh-graders by the state health department,” said Jennifer Barga, nursing supervisor for the Darke County Health Department. “Now it is required.” Due to the increase in outbreaks of meningitis, the state is now requiring the vaccine be given to children at age 11-12 and a booster given to teens age 16-plus. . “The ﬁrst vaccine doesn’t last forever,” said Sue Rismiller, RN, explaining that a booster at age 16 or soon thereafter is now required. “They are at a higher risk in those age groups,” for contracting the disease. Incoming seniors who did not receive the

meningococcal vaccine at age 11-12 are still required to receive the vaccine before school starts this fall. No booster will be required Meningitis is a communicable life-threatening bacterial disease, which commonly affects young adults age 16-21 years of age, especially those living in conﬁned quarters, such as college dorms or apartments. It is caused by bacteria that may infect the blood, brain and spinal cord. The disease is easily spread in crowded settings. You can catch meningitis from a person who looks healthy. Common ways it is spread among young people could be participation in contact sports or sharing drinking cups or lip gloss, Barga explained. Although some cases can be treated with antibiotics, 20 percent of those who survive suffer from some serious complications, such as loss of an arm or leg, brain damage or permanent hearing loss. Meningitis can cause shock, coma and death within hours of the ﬁrst symptom. In order to meet the new state requirement, the county health department will be hosting a vaccine drive-thru clinic from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 9 at the SPIRIT Medical Transport, located at 5484 State Route 49 South, Greenville. The vaccine clinic, which began in 2011, is totally free for families, Barga said. “We don’t want people not to come because they don’t have insurance or money,” she said. Those who have medical coverage should

Volunteer Tracy Cordonnier, RN, Versailles School Nurse, administers a vaccine to Tommy Bandedo, during the 2015 vaccine clinic, sponsored by the Darke County Health Department. This year’s clinic is scheduled for April 9 at SPIRIT Medical Transport on South State Route 49.

bring a copy of their insurance card. Copies of the card will be made on-site and the health department will bill the insurance company. According to the letter sent to 1,377 students, whatever reimbursement the health department receives from an insurance company to cover the vaccine costs, will be accepted. “We’re hoping for about half,” of the more than 1,300 students identiﬁed throughout the county as entering 7th or 12th grades to attend the clinic, Barga said. The drive-thru will be set up so four vehicles can be attended to at the same time. Children will not leave the car to receive their vaccines. Parents are encouraged to drive their children to the clinic and have the required paperwork ready. If a parent cannot attend with their child, a signed written permission is required. Juniors who drive themselves will be required to park their ve-

hicle to receive the vaccine and stay parked for 15 minutes prior to leaving. Another recent change, Barga noted, is Ohio’s new requirement that health departments now have to purchase the vaccine, instead of receiving it from the state health department. Darke County, Barga said, spent $20,000 to purchase vaccines for the April 9 clinic. The vaccine clinic serves two purposes, Barga explained – not only will young people receive their vaccines for free, the health department also uses the clinic as a preparedness event so in case of a disaster or county-wide emergency, the nurses, staff and health department volunteers will be ready to administer possible treatment. For additional information concerning the new state vaccine requirements or the upcoming health department clinic, contact the health department at 937-548-4196.

Students recognized for their support of Special Olympics SUSAN HARTLEY

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GREENVILLE – Students enrolled in the Supply Chain Management program at Greenville Career Technology Center were honored March 30, for the role they played in a recent fundraiser. The event, A Night in Hollywood, earned the school a traveling trophy – as well as new friendships. And, the program has been noticed by the state Special Olympics organization. On March 4, A Night in Hollywood was held in support of Darke County Special Olympics. This year’s black tie-themed dinner and show was the second Special Olympics event planned by four SCM students, including seniors Terin Ellis, Addison Hart, Chelsea Stout, and Logan Emrick. It all started in 2015

during their junior year, when the four girls put to paper a community fundraiser for their Business Professionals of America competition. “We were to plan a fundraiser and could choose what we wanted to do,” said Ellis, a PESOP student who plans to ﬁnish her associate degree at Edison following graduation from GHS. After giving the presentation to BPA representatives, they came to the conclusion that the “on paper” event could actually come to fruition. “We were very realistic in thinking ‘this could be done,’” said Stout, who will be attending Ball State to major in radiologic technology. “After the presentation, Mrs. (Dara) Buchy (SCM instructor) said ‘Well what do you think?’” asking the girls if they thought they could handle planning the real thing.

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Greenville Career Technology Center students who helped plan and implement the recent A Night in Hollywood fundraiser for Special Olympics include, from left to right, seniors Chelsea Stout, Terin Ellis, Addison Hart, and juniors Devin Hendrix and Kyle Phillips. (Susan Hartley Photo)

The two events have brought in more than $13,000 for the county’s Special Olympics program. It also earned the school a traveling trophy for donating the most money to Special Olympics in the school’s BPA region. A Night in Hollywood featured a talent show, family games, silent art auction - with art by Special Olympians - door prize rafﬂes and dinner

and Hollywood-themed refreshments. “It was a very nice experience,” said Hart, who plans to attend the University of Cincinnati in the fall to major in business administration and psychology. According to Buchy, state representatives from Special Olympics may be planning a visit to Greenville CTC in the near future to learn how the fund-

raiser was planned and implemented in order to share its success across the state. “This was totally their brain child,” Buchy said of her four students, noting that the entire CSM team volunteered their help prior to and during A Night in Hollywood. “It’s moved from a four-person team to the entire program this year.” Plans are in the works for the third Special Olympics fundraiser, which will be planned by next year’s SCM juniors for March 4, 2017. In attendance during the March 30 recognition were several school and community representatives, including Greenville City Schools Superintendent Doug Fries. “I would like to speak on behalf of the entire school district and community, thank you,” Fries said. “I’m a big enthusiast

of getting involved in service. Planning for the third one speaks for itself that you are having a success.” Also in attendance was Darke County Commissioner Diane Delaplane, who told the students “thank you for your hard work. They were so enthused,” she said of the Special Olympians who attended the event. Special Olympics parent Rebecca Burnett attended the March 30 recognition with her son, Ryan, 20. “You don’t know what this means to them,” Burnett said, admitting that she cried when she saw her son dancing in the talent show portion of A Night in Hollywood. “Everybody was so encouraging.” Emrick was unable to attend the March 30 recognition. According to Buchy, following graduation, Emrick plans to attend Indiana University East to major in communications.

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Edison recognizes admin professionals PIQUA – Edison State Community College will present a program on April 27 in recognition of Administrative Professional Day that salutes the many contributions of support staff throughout the area. The program is sponsored by the Office Systems & Administration Advisory Committee at Edison State Community College. The program is open to all office support professionals, including administrative assistants, executive assistants, office managers, and other employees who provide secretarial or administrative support for one or multiple supervisors. Supervisors and managers of those administrative professionals are encouraged to attend with their valued employees. “This will be the 24th year that we have held an event for Administrative Profes-

sionals at Edison State,” said Shirley Moore, Dean of Business, Engineering and Information Technology at Edison State. “We design this event as a celebration of the contributions and value that all administrative professionals bring to all work environments. We partner with corporate sponsors whose financial support makes this day possible.” This year’s corporate sponsors include the City of Piqua; Emerson Climate Technologies; Greenville National Bank; Hobart/ ITW Food Group, and Wilson Health. The featured speaker at this year’s program will be Rene Delane, founder and CEO of Women Who Dare LLC. Her expertise is inspiring, educating, and advocating for women to be strong leaders, effective communicators, and confident influencers.

Delane’s presentation entitled “Your Voice Can Change the World” will provide attendees with how to secrets of success from her conversations with amazing women who have overcome gender, culture, color, and economic barriers and who have used failure as stepping stones to success. “Administrative professionals are the heart of any office,” said Gloria A Harpest, Administrative Vice President of Human Resources and Marketing of Greenville National Bank and Chairperson for the Office Systems and Administration Advisory Committee at Edison State. “Smooth operation in today’s office is contingent on administrative professionals who are organized in every aspect of their work life.” The day’s event schedule this year will include eight breakout sessions address-

Arcanum Library is ready for spring ARCANUM – Spring is officially here and April is such an exciting month. Flowers are coming up, kids are playing at the park, gardens are getting started, animal babies are arriving, and more. Come into the Arcanum Public Library and check out a book on these and other spring topics. How about organizing your home or garage? Why not learn to build a kite? You can even find books on places for your next vacation. There are plenty of other activities going on in April at the library. On April 9, they are showing the movie “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip” at 11 a.m. Popcorn will be served. National Library Week is from April 10–16. Come see all the library can do for you. Activity sheets will be on hand for the kids. On April 21, they will have Miller Flowers of Greenville at 6:30 p.m. for their very popular program. The session covers flowers, plants, and gar-

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VAM hosts season’s ﬁnal speaker April 10 VERSAILLES – On April 10, 2 p.m., the Spring Speaker Series at the Versailles Area Museum will conclude with Neal Brady, of the Miami Erie Canal Corridor Association. Brady serves on the board that continues to preserve portions of this great canal. The Miami-Erie Canal Corridor Association (MECCA) is a 501 (c)(3) organization which was created in 1996 to champion the cause of the historic Miami-Erie Canal corridor in Western Ohio. MECCA is dedicated to raising awareness of the historical, educational, recreational and natural value of the canal greenway. The association also serves as a clearinghouse for canal related events and information. It is MECCA’s goal to be the representative voice of canal associated partners to local, state and federal government ofﬁcials. Additional goals include garnering grassroots support for an enhanced canal, strengthening canal partnerships, and seeing the Miami-Erie Canal designated as both a State and National Heritage Corridor. MECCA is funded primarily by individual memberships. Many of the early settlers to northeastern Darke and western Shelby County worked on the Canals construction and remained in the area after its comple-

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ing a variety of pertinent topics: “Conﬁdence: Getting It and Keeping It,” “Google Docs for Organizations: Move Your Document and Productivity to the Cloud,” “Forming a Transformation,” “Creating the Best Version of Ourselves,” “Social Media: How Do I Make the Connections?” “iPads in

the Ofﬁce: I have an app for that, do you?” “How to Stay Calm, Cool and Collected: The 3 C’s,” and “Skills to Look Like a Professional.” Those interested in participating will need to register by April 15. Cost to attend is $35 per person, which includes admission to all sessions, a buffet lunch and refreshments, and entry in the drawing for door prizes. The event runs from

11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be held at Edison State’s Piqua campus. Limited reserved parking will be available. For more information, contact Carolyn Jackson, OSA Assistant Professor, by calling 381-1541 or emailing cjackson@edisonohio.edu. Registration forms can be requested and submitted via mail, e-mail or fax.

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FOR RENT 3 BR house, Union City. $525/mo includes water. W/d hookup. No Pets. New furnace. 765-964-4291

Willow Place Apartments - We’re better than ever! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Call 937316-8489. Equal Housing Opportunity

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DARKE COUNTY ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, INC. NOTICE FOR REQUEST FOR DISTRIBUTION

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Funds are available from the Darke County Endowment for the Arts, Inc. for organizations, individuals and governmental units in need which further presentation of or education in the arts. To be eligible to receive funding, an applicant must be located in or provide services in Darke County, Ohio. Projects appropriate for consideration may include innovative plans and programs that increase the quality and stature of the arts, that increase accessibility to the arts for more residents, that enable collaboration between arts groups, that provide recognition of exceptional artistic achievements, and that provide for the maintenance and development of art facilities.

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Applications must be received by the Darke County Endowment for the Arts, Inc. on or before the 30th day of May, 2016, at 5:00 p.m.

Sam Schwartz

Application forms may be obtained at the Darke County Endowment for the Arts, Inc. by writing the Endowment or from the Hanes Law Group, 507 South Broadway, Greenville, Ohio 45331. Completed applications may be mailed to the Darke County Endowment for the Arts, Inc. at the address below or by delivery to the Hanes Law Group, 507 South Broadway, Greenville, Ohio 45331.

WANTS ANY TYPE OF: • Carpentry Work • Room Additions • Garages • Siding • Foundation Replacement • Crawl Space Work • Restoration • Roofs/Re-Roofs FREE ESTIMATES

DARKE COUNTY ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, INC. P.O. Box 155 Greenville, Ohio 45331

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FOR RENT 414 N Gray, 1 BR apt. $350/mo + $350 Security Deposit + utilities. Washer/dryer hookup. Range & refrig. NO SMOKING AND NO PETS! Not Metropolitan approved. Call 5489940 for rental application

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. 5487339 SPACIOUS Nice 2 BR duplex, UC, IN. 1.5 bath. Stove, refrig. W/d hookup. No Pets/Smoking. $500/mo./deposit. 937-417-5573 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

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The Ansonia Local School District Board of Education hereby gives public notice in accordance with Section 3307.353 of the Ohio Revised Code that Jim Atchley, who is currently employed by the Board of Education as Superintendent, will be retired and seeking reemployment with the Ansonia Local School District in the same position following his service retirement. The Board of Education will hold a public meeting on the issue of re-employing the above named person at a meeting to be held on May 16, 2016 at 6 PM at Ansonia Local Schools located at 600 East Canal Street, Ansonia, Ohio. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF REAL ESTATE ESTATE OF SUSAN ANN DUNEVANT, DECEASED DARKE COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 2014-1-097A Address of Property: 736 Jackson Street, Greenville, Ohio 45331 Pursuant to the Order of the Probate Court of Darke County, Ohio, in Case No. 2014-1-097A, we will oﬀer for sale at public auction on the 27th day of April, 2016 at 6:00 PM on the premises, the following described real estate situate in the County of Darke, State of Ohio, to wit: Situate in the City of Greenville, County of Darke, and State of Ohio: Being Lot Numbered Two Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Four (2454) in College Court Addition to said City of Greenville, Ohio, and recorded in Volume 421, Page 246, of the Darke County Deed Records. Parcel No.: F27-2-211-02-04-01-10700 (Lot 2454) Said premises are appraised at $78,000.00 and must be sold for not less than two-thirds (2/3) of said appraised value. The terms of the sale and payment of the purchase money shall be cash, $3,000.00 paid on the day of the sale with the balance due at closing. Closing of the sale shall be within forty-ﬁve (45) days of date of sale. The real estate taxes becoming due and payable June 2016, shall be paid by Seller, and Buyer shall pay all real estate taxes and assessments becoming due and payable thereafter. DANIEL C. SCHIPFER, JR., EXECUTOR Estate of SUSAN ANN DUNEVANT 507 South Broadway Greenville, Ohio 45331. LEGAL NOTICE

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1 BR apt, Greenville. Stove & refrig included. No pets. 548-5577 1 BR upstairs apt in Laura. Electric heat. No Pets. 937-947-1575 3730 Myers-Tillman. 3 bedroom brick ranch, 1 bath. 1 car attached garage. $675/mo. 937603-0575 Greenv. - Montgomery St, 2 br unit, W/D hookup. Rent $500 + deposit. Water/trash incl. 937-548-5284 Spacious 2 BR. NO SMOKING. Stove & refrig. W/D hookup. Pet fee. $515/mo + deposit. 692-5965 LIVESTOCK Brown egg laying pullets. 937-526-4541

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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.) 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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CONTRACT RATES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST BUSINESS LINE ADS $1.85/line, $7.40 min. IN MEMORIAM, CARD OF THANKS 45¢ word “Homeowner” ads are $1.85/line, $7.40 minimum Use the handy order blank appearing on this page. MISC. FOR SALE Dryer, wooden kitchen table and chairs, 5th wheel hitch, 2 ground driven manure spreaders, large shop lights. Arcanum area. 937459-2560

Blue love seat, like new, used very little $50. 2 nice bar stools, chrome & padded $20 each. NordicTrack exerciser, hardly used, paid $955, sell for $400. 10x10 pool deck w/ramp. 937423-4053

Village of Arcanum

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Village of Arcanum is accepting applications for a seasonal, part-time laborer for mowing, weed control and other light duties. Applications can be obtained at the Village City Building, 104 W. South St., Arcanum, Ohio and must be returned no later than April 15, 2016. The Village of Arcanum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Farm Ground For Rent Monroe-Twin Townships Darke County, Ohio Good Flat Black Dirt, best in Darke County Call 937.548.3240

NOTICE Due to Allen Township trustee, Jerry Bergman retiring end of June 2016, there will be an opening to appoint a new trustee until his term, end of 2016. At November 2016 election, public will vote on who they want as trustee. Allen township trustees will interview anyone interested in this position on Thursday, April 21st at 8PM at the town hall in New Weston Ohio, beside Birts Store. Any questions please call Allen Township trustees, Neal Siefring, or Chris Mestemaker for more information. Thank You.

SEALED BID NOTICE FOR THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE

FORT BLACK LODGE #413 BUILDING 118 EAST WASHINGTON ST NEW MADISON, OHIO THE FORT BLACK LODGE IS OFFERING THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE TO THE PUBLIC BY A SEALED BID PROCESS. TWO STORY BUILDING WITH APPROXIMATELY 6250 SQUARE FEET WITH A FULL BASEMENT. PUBLIC VIEWING WILL BE THURSDAY APRIL 7TH AT 6:30 PM, OR CALL 996-4096 TO SCHEDULE A PRIVATE VIEWING. FULL BID PACKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE, OR CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ATTORNEY RANDALL BREADEN AT 548-1920. ALL SEALED BIDS MUST BE SENT TO: ATTORNEY RANDALL BREADEN 414 WALNUT ST GREENVILLE, OH 45331 DEADLINE FOR BIDS IS FRIDAY APRIL 15TH AT 5 PM. BIDS WILL BE OPENED AT THIS TIME AND CAN BE RAISED IN PERSON. AT RANDALL BREADEN’S OFFICE. In the Court of Common Pleas Darke County, Ohio

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

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HELP WANTED First Call Staffing is Now Hiring for Greenville Technologies. Apply at GTI 5755 St Rt 571 E. Hiring for all shifts! All positions require a clean drug screen. Walk in Applications with Interview Wednesday & Thursday 8-10am & 1-3pm. Applications taken Mon,Tues, & Fri from 8a-4p as well but no interview is available on the spot. Please bring 2 pieces of I.D. to apply

Small Construction company in Arcanum looking for full-time Carpenter. Little experience would be nice, but not necessary. Must have driver’s license & transporation. 937-678-8900

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Full or part-time Carpenter. Minimum 2 years experience. 548-2307 NEW TRUCKS ARRIVING - EXPERIENCED OTR DRIVERS VAN DIVISION: Runs 48 states, heavy from WI to Philadelphia/ Baltimore/ MD area. Flex home time. 99% No-Touch. Top Pay! Vacation/ 401K/ Vision/ Dental/ Disability/ Health. Require Class A CDL, 2 yrs OTR exp. good MVR, references. Call Ruth/Mike TTI, Inc. 1-800-558-2664 www. TTItrucking.com Responsible & dependable individuals needed to deliver Early Birds in the New Madison, Arcanum, Laura, Versailles & Union City, IN areas. These are motor routes. Driver’s license, proof of insurance & dependable vehicle required.If you are interested, please contact Becky S. at 937-547-0851 and leave your name, address & phone number, if no answer

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April 3rd - 1 – 2:30 pm 11246 Preble Co. Line Rd. N., Brookville, OH.-Older 1 ½ story farm home with enclosed front porch and basement on 15 + acres. Barn with horse stalls, property fenced for horses. Tri-County N LSD. IT’S SPRINGTIME! Put a note on the door “Gone Fishing!” Unique 2 BR home in Wayne Lakes! Covered porches & patios on each level. 3 docks. MLS 557621 #4357 COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN EXCELLENT CONDITION! Over 2000 sq ft. Large blacktopped parking area in high traffic area. MLS 703093 #4387 20 ACRES IN FM SCHOOL DISTRICT! Older 1 1/2-ST home w/3 BR, 1 BA. Enclosed porch. Fireplace w/gas log in LRM. MLS 620714 #4489 NEW LISTING! SUPER LOCATION! Ranch-style home custom built for Seller! 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA. LRM. FRM has wood burning fireplace. Updated carpet thru-out. New roof in 2014. Range, refrigerator & microwave included. 9x21 enclosed patio. MLS 706100 #4504

HELP WANTED Glick’s Construction, Inc, locally owned & operated construction company with over 20 years in business, looking for reliable, selfmotivated, hardworking individuals who are willing to learn & grow with our company. Skills beneficial but not required. Must have valid driver’s license. Call 547-3051 WANTED TO BUY Cars/Trucks, running or not UP TO $500. Free pick-up. 937-423-2703 or 937-621-5809

BUYING OLD GUITARS, Banjos, Mandolins & Amplifiers. ALSO buying Flutes, Saxophones, Trombones, Trumpets in good condition, Yamaha, Selmer, King, Conn. Bring them to Bach to Rock Music, 334 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH for an offer. 937-547-1970, email: bachtorock@ earthlink.net Old Guitars: Fender, Martin, Gretsch, Gibson. Old Rogers drums. 937-621-4813 WANTED Wanted: Used house trailers in good condition. Please call 937448-2974 AGRICULTURE Mostly grass hay, never wet, last year’s cutting, $3.50/bale. Must go! 526-5551 AUTOMOTIVE 2014 Chrysler 200 Limited, fully loaded, 5900 miles, 1 year warranty remains. $18,995. Call 548-2387 2010 Silverado Crew 4x4 $18,995. 2001 VW $3495. 2007 Grand Prix $6495. 2010 Cobalt $6195. 2006 G6 $4995. 2007 Eclipse $6995. 2000 Chrysler 300 $2195. 2003 Taurus $2995. 2003 Impala $2995. 2004 Tracker, 87,000 $4495. 2004 Sierra, 8’ bed $10,995. 2007 Silverado Crew 4x4 $14,495. Buy - Sell - Trade! www.CountryAutoSalesGreenville. com 548-1337 MOTORCYCLES 2012 Harley Davdison Electra Glide Classic, black, 22K miles, $14,500. Call Coop 937-564-0687

GREENVILLE 220 EVANS $27,000 1 bed, 1 bath, Rents for $380. Month. (109992) 425 WEST $35,000. 2 bed, 1 bath, parcel being divided into several sections, could be purchased as package. (700293) 103 NORTHWEST $35,000. 1 Bed, 1.5 bath, 3 car det. Garage, currently rental income property. (700292) 205 CENTRAL AVE. $46,900. 3 Bed, 1.5 bath, 2 car det. Garage, fenced in backyard, 1800 sq ft. living space. (703866) 332 E. CROSS ST. NEW LISTING $59,900. 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car att. Garage, currently used as a rental with long term tenants. (705980) 609 CENTRAL AVE. $75,000. 3 Bed, 2 bath, 3 car det. Garage, spacious 2 story with fenced in yard. (626454) 6826 JAYSVILLE ST JOHNS RD. NEW LISTING $99,000. 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 car att. Garage, wood floors, .98 acre, country setting with a deck. (706624) 6215 SHADE RD. NEW LISTING $109,900. 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath,1 car att. Garage, enclosed patio, fenced in backyard, many updates (706891) 6910 SEILER RD. NEW PRICE $135,900. 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 car att. Garage, walk out basement, extended drive way. Country setting. (700653) 6916 SEILER RD. NEW LISTING $137,900. 5 Bed,2 bath, 2 car att. Garage, eat in kitchen, large family room, fenced in backyard. (707003) 5275 TAMARACK TRAIL NEW LISTING $139,000. 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, completely remodeled brick home, 44x22 pole barn with 44x9 canopy. (707015) 8320 KNISELEY RD. NEW LISTING $172,000. 3 Bed, 2 bath, 10 Acres, 40x35 Barn with electric & water includes four horse stalls, 1 pony stall. 7 Acres fenced in. (706919) UNION CITY 1012 DEBOLT $44,900. 3 Bed, 1 bath, ranch style home, one level, 1 car att. Carport, priced to sell. (700716) 528 N. WALNUT ST. $139,900. 3 Bed, 1 full bath, 2 half baths, 2 car garage, 2700 st ft of living space, located near schools. (700731)

SPECIAL NOTICES DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. CALL 1-800-895-7416 GARAGE SALES Multi-Family; 8461 Pitsburg-Laura Rd, Pitsburg; Apr 8-9; 9-3; Furniture, quilting/knitting items, much more!

GARAGE SALES 777 Birchwood Dr, Greenville; Apr 8; 8-5; 30 gal sprayer, fertilizer spreader, Coach purses, NASCAR diecast, stove, sink, air cond, TV, microwave, furniture, Formica countertop. Tools: Mac, Snap-On, long-handle, others. Toy tractors, movies, Longaberger baskets, nursing uniforms, wedding dress, clothes, misc, lots more

St. Henry Community Garage Sales are April 7-8-9, over 60 addresses in the listing! Limited copies of flyer are available at St. Henry area businesses, or on the village website Moving Sale; 407 E Main St, Versailles; Apr 8, 4-7; Apr 9, 9-3; Apr 10, 11-2; Furniture, twin bed w/mattress, kitchen items, porch swing, oak shelves, home decor, mirrors, Boyds Bears. All items in great condition 7413 Folkerth Rd, Greenville; Apr 7-8; 9-5; In Heated Garage! Clothes, Fuller Brush products, houseplants, violets, lots of misc

Multi-Family; 3540 Arcanum-Bears Mill Rd, Arcanum; Apr 7-8-9; 9:30am-4pm; Clothing, scrapbook supplies, crafts, new Avon, household items, books, battery-powered 4-wheeler, child picnic table, toys, much more! Large Indoor Barn Sale! 633 Washington, Greenville; Apr 7-8, 9-6; 9th, 9-noon; Women’s all seasons/ all occasions clothes 14-XL, 100+ pairs of shoes 8-1/2 - 9, purses, scarves. Home decor, complete BR suite, 3 sets stoneware dishes, 2 curio cabinets, lg oval room rugs, bedding, much more!

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

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! OPEN SUNDAY APRIL 10TH 2016

1325 Greenvile Nashville Rd. Greenville, OH OPEN 1-2:30 PM

Come check out this rare find with a secluded country setting situated on 5 acres! Enjoy taking a swim and relaxing on your deck watching the summer sunset, or curl up next to the fire place on a cold winter night. Addition has been added to the back of the home currently being used for a hair and nail salon. Since owner has lived there they have completely renovated the entire home. Renovations include insulating walls, re-wiring the entire house, replacing windows with Pella and Anderson windows, installed vinyl siding and brick on front of home, replacing roof, added on 4 car attached garage, addition to the back of the home, all new drywall, renovated kitchen and bathroom, HVAC, and concrete driveway. (701268) Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Darren Leis.

225 E. Fourth St. Greenville, OH OPEN 2-4 PM

Close to downtown Greenville & Shopping. This home is well built and has only had 3 owners live at this property, custom built for original owners. Home includes full basement, fenced in yard, breezeway connects home to garage. Motivated seller will consider all offers. (700627) Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Jay Kimmel.

OPEN HOUSE TODAY! 1-2:30PM 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! 829 DOROTHY LN-GREENVILLE Get ready for your cookouts on the large deck of this multi-level, family home. Call Today! 1108 HIGHLAND DR-GREENVILLE(WAYNE LAKES) “We’re on the lake!” That is what you will tell your friends and family when you own this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home overlooking Ess Lake. 8369 PITSBURG LAURA RDARCANUM Updated 4 bedroom 3 bath home in Franklin Monroe school district. A must see!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS OPEN HOUSE! APRIL 10TH 1-2:30 829 DOROTHY LN-GREENVILLE Get ready for your cookouts on the large deck of this multi-level, family home. Call Today! 8369 PITSBURG LAURA RDARCANUM Updated 4 bedroom 3 bath home in Franklin Monroe school district. A must see! 1303 Chippewa Dr. Greenville

937-547-3077

517 S. Miami Ave., Bradford; April 8,9 only. 8AM-4PM No early birds please. Lofs of misc. household items, limited furniture items. (TV stand, chairs, reclining leather sofa, child’s captain bed w/drawers)

GARAGE SALES ANNUAL CHILDREN’S CLOTHING SALE, 1109 Swishers Mill Rd, West Manchester; Apr 5&6, 9-8, Apr 7, 9-3. Clothing (0-16 & juniors), toys, & baby items. 50+ families

Shelby Co Right to Life Sale; St Remy Hall, Russia; Apr 7-8-9; Thurs-Fri 9-7, Sat 9-noon; On Sat all clothes $4/bag; all other items 1/2 price CLASSIFIEDS WORK! 1-800-548-5312

Blood donors can give in April DARKE CO. – Blood donors “hold the key to saving lives.” Everyone who registers to donate will receive a key chain etched with the Community Blood Center blood drop logo. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime. com or call 1-800388-GIVE. The “Key to Saving Lives” key chain is free to anyone who registers to donate now through April 30 at a CBC Donor Center and most CBC mobile blood drives. Spring is a time when vacations, severe weather and seasonal illnesses can interfere with donating and cause a challenge to the regional blood supply. In addition, CBC is taking cautions against the Zika virus. Potential donors who have traveled to Zika endemic areas in the Caribbean, Mexico and Central or South America are deferred from donating for 28 days. The restriction is expected to decrease the number of eligible donors by approximately 2.25 percent. CBC encourages eligible donors to help offset this loss by making an appointment to donate. Type O whole blood donors and type AB platelet and plasma donors are especially encouraged to donate when able. Learn more at www.GivingBlood. org. Local donation opportunities that are open to the community are as follows (appointments are encouraged): April 12 – Greenville Church of the Brethren, 421 Central Ave., Greenville, 12:30–6:30

p.m., sponsored by Greenville Rotary Club April 16 – TriVillage Rescue, 320 North Main, New Madison, 8–11:30 a.m., sponsored by Tri-Village Rescue April 21 – Bradford High School, 750 Railroad Ave., Bradford, 3–6:30 p.m., sponsored by Bradford HS NHS

April 26 – St. Paul Lutheran Church, 13495 GreenvilleSt. Mary’s Road just outside of North Star, 2:30–6:30 p.m., sponsored by St. Paul Lutheran Church April 29 – Ansonia High School, High School Gym, 8 a.m.– noon, sponsored by Ansonia High School FFA

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

1288 OLD COUNTRY LANE, DAYTON

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, APRIL 10TH 1:00-2:30 P.M. 7849 ST RT 571 E., GREENVILLE Cottage style home with a backyard oasis. Vinyl privacy fence, above ground pool, Franklin Monroe School District, very nice kitchen/ dining area.

NEW LISTING

123 N COMMERCE ST., LEWISBURG Priced to sell! Many opportunities with this property. Run a business and live in the apartment or rent all the buildings. Sitting on a big corner lot in downtown Lewisburg. Call today for your private showing

First Choice Realty

The Right Choice 1400 Wagner Ave. Greenville, OH 45331

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548-5464

16 ACRES M/L BARE GROUND in Section 13 of York Township. Now offered at $9,000 per acre. IN SOUTH END OF GREENVILLE at 617 Fair is a 2 bedroom home with 1 car detached garage. Upper 40’s. SPLIT BEDROOM DESIGN in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home at 1505 Ross Road! Oak cabinets in kitchen; vaulted ceiling; 2 car attached garage; on crawl space! 5 acres M/L. $139,900. NEWLY REMODELED this 2-3 bedroom home at 329 E. Water has new “inside” and new vinyl siding outside! Seller will pay closing costs for qualified buyer! Mid 50’s. APPROVED BUILDING LOT at corner of Bur Oak and Aspen! Improved with drilled well; grass; trees and sidewalks! Now offered at $25,000! INVESTMENT PROPERTY at 131-141 Pine Street! 2 bedrooms each side; gas F/A heat; both occupied. Low 40’s. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT in north end of Greenville has a 2 bedroom ranch home now available! Vaulted ceiling and corner fireplace in living room; walk-in closet in master bedroom; ALL appliances stay! $112,500. IN WAYNE LAKES at 3618 Scenic Heights Drive is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch! Home offers over 1300 sq. ft. of living area; laminate flooring; wood-burning fireplace; ceramic tile in kitchen; new garage door. 21x20 barn included! Now offered at $104,900.

BLUE SPRUCE REALTY 547-9770

Jim Shuttleworth Evelyn Shuttleworth Joe Shuttleworth Greg Shuttleworth Richard Edwards

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION 2 TRACTS BEING OFFERED CASTINE – 68.43 ACRES – House and Bldgs BRAFFETSVILLE – 41.52 ACRES – Barn

APRIL 9th 2016 12:00 NOON

Both Offered on site at 241 US RT 127 West Manchester (Castine), Ohio CASTINE – Located at 241 US RT 127 West Manchester (Castine) Ohio 45382 – Approx. 68.43 Acres Farm House – Livestock Barn (Approx. 5,665 Sq Ft) – Machinery Shed 30’x80’ – 2 Corn Cribs – Fenced Pasture (Stream Running Through Pasture) – Woodland – House Trailer 12’x58’ – Pump House 12’x 12’ – Garage 30’x 40’ – (CAUV Value is posted on the Property) – Gas Pipe Line Easement is attached to the property – Arcanum Schools Land Use Approx. – 50.00acres Tillable – 15.13acs Pasture / Woodland – 3.30acres House and Barns BRAFFETSVILLE – Located Behind 121 US RT 127 New Paris (Braffetsville) Ohio – Approx. 41.52 Acres Barn 50’x 40’ – Woodland – Shared Driveway Easement from 171 St Rt 127 New Paris (Braffetsville) Ohio Address - (CAUV Value is posted on the Property) – Tri Village Schools Land Use Approx. - 30.00acres Tillable – 11.52acres Barn/Woodland For 2016 Farming Privileges & Terms of Sale or to arrange a formal viewing of either property contact the auctioneer at 937-459-7109 or email byingst27@yahoo.com

JAMES LEE PECK ESTATE

Dianne E. Driver Executor Phillip R. Garbig Attorney Darke County Probate Court Case No. 2015-1-271

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Greenville Kroger enjoys having diverse workforce GREENVILLE – Did you know there are currently 45 individuals working in the Darke County community who receive assistance

from the Darke DD (and their respective partners) to retain their competitive employment jobs? Did you know that Kroger employs

nearly nine percent of these individuals? This is an amazing statistic that veriﬁes Kroger’s commitment to the community of Darke

REAL ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2016 11:00 AM

805 DOROTHY LANE, GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331 Directions: Located in the North end of Greenville, Corner of Dorothy Lane and Donald Drive. (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS)

This very attractive Brick Ranch Home sitting on a lovely corner lot features a Large Formal Living Room w/Bow Window, Family Room w/Gas Stone Fireplace and Built-ins, Eat-in-Kitchen w/ Dining Area, Oak Cabinets, Built in Oak China Cabinet, Disposal & Range. (2) Bedrooms, (2) Full Bathrooms, Enclosed All Season Florida Type Room, Large Laundry/Mud Room, (2) Car Attached Garage w/Openers, Work Shop Area & Storage. Natl. Gas Forced Air Furnace w/Central Air Cond., Mature Landscaping & much more! Check out this well kept home. Inspect This Property - Make Financial Arrangements - Be Prepared to Buy on Auction Day Shown by appointment… Call: Kirby Lyons (937) 316-8400 Everett Hocker (937) 417-0748 Terms: $3,000.00 down on day of auction. Complete Balance Due Within 30 Days of Auction. Taxes will be figured short term proration to closing. Possession at closing.

CECILE M. BEAM – TRUST

John Beam - Trustee For photos and additional information on this offering please visit us at www.auctionzip.com and enter User I.D. # 8673. Remember, Never, Ever a Buyers (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions *WHAT YOU BID IS WHAT YOU PAY* “We work for our sellers, appreciate our buyers, and love our profession”

Office: 937.316.8400 Cell: 937.459.7686

PUBLIC AUCTION

County and all of the individuals living within it! When reviewing the corporate website of The Kroger Co. you will note that one of its commitments is to “be a preferred employer where every associate feels valued and customers recognize that our people are great.” They further state that they will support this commitment through diversity – one of the company’s six core values, which says that they “seek and embrace differences in the backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities of all associates, customers and vendors.” March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and the Darke County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Darke DD) would like to give a shout out to Kroger who assists individuals in becoming active members of the employment community. In preparation of DD Awareness Month, Darke DD wanted to ﬁnd out from some local Kroger managers what makes this working relationship successful. Kristen Alspaugh, Associate Relations Manager stated that this relationship works because Darke DD “knows the people and can help Kroger

get to know them as well. This allows Kroger to understand the best way to work with those who are developmentally disabled.” When asked what she sees as a benefit of hiring individuals with a disability Alspaugh stated that “most of the associates that I have hired are positive, willing to work hard and take on a variety of tasks.” Tisha McAdams, Customer Service Manager further elaborated that she “finds that associates with disabilities are coachable and willing to learn and develop new skills to help them fulfill their job responsibilities.” In today’s ever growing economy, Darke DD encourages all businesses to diversify their workforce and to hire individuals with disabilities. Per the Employment First website “hiring people with disabilities is good for a business’s bottom line. According to research, 92% of the American public view companies that hire people with disabilities more favorably than those that who do not. Employing people with disabilities helps generate revenues by allowing employers to tap into the disability market, build brand loyalty

and trust, and create new products and services.” The website also suggests that employers will retain quality employees because “62% of employees with a disability have been at the same job three years or longer, have the same or better absentee and sick rates as non-disabled employees.” To learn more about the beneﬁts of hiring individuals with disabilities please visit the

Employment First website at www.employmentﬁrst.org. 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

LARGE ESTATE AUCTION

SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2016

WILLIAM A. JONES ESTATE

Michael A. Jones - Executor Frank J. Patrizio – Attorney Miami County Case #: 88002 • ALL items must be paid for the day of auction. • ALL items are sold as is. • We must collect sales tax (Except on titled vehicles). • TERMS: Cash or Good Check with Proper Photo ID; Visa / MC / Discover accepted with a 3% Clerk Fee added. • Visit us online @ www.auctionzip.com and enter USER I.D. #8673 for photos and information. • Food Available on Site! • Check next week’s Early Bird for complete auction listing. REMEMBER: +++Never, Ever a Buyer’s (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions…What Office: 937.316.8400 You Bid Is What You Pay! We work for our Cell: 937.459.7686 sellers, we appreciate our buyers, and we Michel Werner love our profession! Kirby & Staff Apprentice Auctioneer

SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2016 9:00 AM 5378 SEBRING-WARNER RD., GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331 DOORS OPEN AT 8:00 A.M.

CECILE BEAM – TRUST John Beam – Trustee James Detling – Attorney & OTHERS • ALL items must be paid for the day of auction.

Michel Werner Apprentice Auctioneer

9:00 AM

5378 SEBRING-WARNER RD., GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331 DOORS OPEN AT 8:00AM

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 ON SALE DAY) ANTIQUE FURNITURE 3 Pc. Waterfall Style Bedroom Suite including: Dbl. Bed, Dresser & Mirror, Chest of Drawers; Depression 3 Pc. Bedroom Suite including: Full Bed, Dresser & Mirror, Chest of Drawers; Duncan Phyfe 3 Tier Footed Table; Early 6 Leg Parlor Lamp Table; 5 Ft. Maple Corner What-Knot Shelf; Oak Plant Stand; Cane Btm. Chair; Early Wood Port-a-Pot; Wood Spinning Wheel; Waterfall 4 Pc. Bedroom Suite; Lane Waterfall Cedar Chest; Duncan Phyfe 2-Tier Lamp Table (Claw Feet); Flat Top Steamer Trunk; Mersman Coffee & Lamp Tables; Formica/Alum. Yellow Kit. Table & (6) Chairs; (3) Oak Side Chairs. MODERN FURNITURE & APPLIANCES 7 Ft. Oak Curved Glass Display Cabinet; Norwalk 3-Cushion Sofa (very nice); Oak Footed Sofa & Coffee Tables w/Glass Inlay; numerous Lamp Tables; Mauve Swivel Rocker; Maple Kitchen Dining Table w/4 Spindle Back Chairs; 3 Pc. Cast Iron Patio Set (White); Cabinet Sewing Machine; Thomas Old Time Radio/Record Player; Floral Sofa & Matching Chair; Magic Chef Refrigerator/Freezer (White); G.E. Elec. Washer (White); Rainbow Sweeper w/Attachments; Wood Desk; Upholstered Rocker; Maple Rocker; 3-Cushion Floral Sofa; Oak Dining Table & Chairs; Tan Power Lift Chair; Blue Recliner; Rust Chair & Ottoman; Mirrored Hall Tree; Necci Cabinet Sewing Machine; Dbl. Headboard & Frame Bed; Refrigerator/Freezer (White); Metal High Chair; Modern Queen Bed & Frame w/nice Pillow Top Mattress; French Provincial Style Dining Table w/ (6) Chairs (2) Leaves & Table Pads; 7’ Wood & Glass Lighted Display Cabinet w/Glass Shelves (nice); 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers; 2 Pc. Glass Top Coffee & Lamp Table Set; (2) Tan Wingback Chairs; 3-Cushion Sofa & Matching Love Seat (Southwest colors); Computer Desk; Upholstered Base Rocker; (3) Wood Bar Height Chairs; Glass Top Patio Table w/(5) Chairs & Umbrella; 3 Pc. Willow Patio Set including: (2) Rockers & Table; Patio Glider; Hanging Wood Porch Swing; several Standing Lamps; Brass Table Lamps; Whirlpool 30” Flat Cook Top Elec. Stove; Whirlpool Under Counter Microwave; 5’x8’ Dk. Tan Area Rug (nice); sev. Pictures & Mirrors. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Early Oil Lamp; Wood Wash Board; (2) Yellow Depression Platters; Box of 33 Record Albums; Morrison Bros. (Greenville, Ohio) Wall Thermometer; Early Metal Coca-Cola Cooler; Early Pepsi Cooler; (2) 110 Lb. Kraft Lard Cans; numerous 1 & 2 Gal. Crocks; H. Crank Food Grinder; (2) Granite Canners; Granite Roaster; Granite Bucket; Orange Carnival Glass Pitcher & Drink Set; Dresser Lamps; Atlas & Mason Clear & Blue Jars; Early Wood Dbl. School Desks; (3) Longaberger Baskets. HOUSEHOLD & MISC. 2-Pyrex Glass Measuring Cups; Copper Bottom Pots & Pans; Glass Baking Dishes; Corning Baking Dishes; Flatware; Stemware; several Sets of China Dishes; Christmas Dishes; Drink Sets; Tea Pots; several Lg. Vases; Fenton Hobnail Pitcher; Knick Knacks; Press Glass items; misc. Duck Collectibles; Dresser Lamps; Bird Clock; Bushel Basket; Rooster Statue; Wood Maid Statue; Oak Wall Shelves; Tupperware; Metal Shelving; G.E. Boom Box Radio; Paper Shredder; Granite Ware; Handi Cap items; Yard Ornaments; Holiday Decorations; Blankets; Afghans; Pillows; 16’x11’ Dome Tent (sleeps 8-9 people); (2) Sleeping Bags; Croquet, Volleyball/Badminton Sets; (2) Adult & (2) Children’s Mountain Bicycles; Sharp C.D. Player & Speakers; (2) Camera Tripods; Reese Hitch Type Bicycle Carrier; numerous C.D.’s; H.P. Printer; Wood Trunk; Luggage; (2) Sets of Jack Stands; Atlas (Gas) Garden Tiller; Elec. Ice Cream Freezer; (3) Shepard’s Hooks. LAWN EQUIPMENT John Deere STX 38 Hydro Lawn Tractor 13 H.P., 38” Cut Mulcher (very nice). Toro Wheel Horse 268 Hydro Lawn Tractor 18 H.P., 52” Cut (very nice); Snapper 6 H.P. Recycling Mulching Walk Mower w/Rear Bagger; Craftsman 3.8 H.P., 21” Gas Snowblower.

Office: 937.316.8400 Cell: 937.459.7686

Employment First Partnership should visit their website at www.ohioemploymentﬁrst.org or feel free to contact Rodney Willis, Community First Director at 459-4626 or rodneyw@darkedd. org. For more information on the Darke County Board of Developmental Disabilities visit our website at www.darkedd.org. Like us on Facebook – Darke County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

• 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 8th 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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ENGLEWOOD – Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) Business Professionals of America (BPA) students performed well at the recent BPA Regional Contests with 72 students winning or placing in the top six for their contest. Of the regional winners, 35 qualiﬁed to compete at the State BPA Contest in Columbus March 17-18. The following students placed in the top six at the Regional BPA Contest: Franklin Monroe-MVCTC Business Academy Satellite Students – Shania Baker, senior, placed fourth in the BPA Regional Advanced Accounting Contest; Carrie Baker, senior, placed third in the BPA Regional Intermediate Word Processing Contest; Justin Billenstein, sophomore, placed third in the BPA Regional Advanced Word Processing Contest; Luke Booher, freshman, placed sixth in the BPA Regional Interview Skills Contest; Nicole Brocious, freshman, placed third in the BPA Regional Graphic Design

Promotion Contest; Austin Brown, senior, placed second in the BPA Regional Banking & Finance Contest and qualified for the State BPA Contest; Ethan Coppess, freshman, placed sixth in the BPA Regional Graphic Design Promotion Contest; Grace Fee, sophomore, placed first in the BPA Regional Small Business Management Team Contest and qualified for the State BPA Contest; Caleb Flory, senior, placed fourth in the BPA Regional Personal Financial Management Contest; Kinsey Goins, sophomore, placed first in the BPA Regional Small Business Management Team Contest and qualified for the State BPA Contest; Chet Herbst, senior, placed sixth in the BPA Regional Fundamental Accounting Contest; Morgan Hissong, freshman, placed second in the BPA Regional Graphic Design Promotion Contest; Walker McVey, junior, placed second in the BPA Regional Interview Skills Contest; Danielle McVey, sophomore, placed first in the BPA Regional Small Business Manage-

LAND AUCTION 103 Acres +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

State BPA contest qualiﬁers from MVCTC BPA included Lucas Gauldin (Franklin Monroe), Noah DeCamp (Franklin Monroe), Yvonne Barga (Arcanum), Bryant Fox (Ansonia), and Evan Florkey (Greenville).

Mississinawa Valley-MVCTC BPA members that qualiﬁed for the State BPA Contest are (front row) Makayla Connor, Payton Reichard, (back row) Ethan Bowman and Dalton Geesy.

ment Team Contest and qualiﬁed for the State BPA Contest; Josie Miller, sophomore, placed sixth in the BPA Regional Intermediate Word Processing Contest; Adrian Nelson, sophomore, placed fourth in the BPA Regional Fundamental Word Processing Contest; Matthew Poe, sophomore, placed second in the BPA Regional Advanced Spreadsheet Applications Contest and qualiﬁed for the State BPA Contest; Rebecca Shellabarger, senior, placed fourth in the BPA Regional Human Resource Management Contest; Kaleb Wyong, senior, placed sixth in the BPA Regional Advanced Accounting Contest; and Grace Zimmerman,

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WEDNESDAY – APRIL 27TH @ 6:PM

736 JACKSON ST - GREENVILLE, OH 45331

This large, spacious 2 story home contains 4-6 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, large open living room connected to kitchen/utility area w/ rear yard access and enclosed front porch. The exterior is vinyl sided most windows have replacement vinyl installed. In addition to the home are 3 storage utility buildings. Said premises are appraised at $78,000.00 and must be sold for not less than two-thirds (2/3) of said appraised value ($52,000). Terms: $3,000 down day of auction and balance due within 45 days. Please go to www.midwest-auctioneers.com for more info and pictures.

THE ESTATE OF SUSAN ANN DUNEVANT

Dan Schipfer, Jr., Exec. Tom Graber, Atty. Darke Co. Probate Case #: 2014-1-097

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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sophomore, placed second in the BPA Regional Advanced Word Processing Contest and qualified for the State BPA Contest. MVCTC Main Campus Students – Yvonne Barga, Medical Office Management senior from Arcanum High School, placed fourth in the Medical Office Procedures BPA Regional Contest; Maria Coyle, GIS & Technical Intelligence senior from Arcanum High School, placed third in the Database Applications BPA Regional Contest; Logan Cupp, Business Ownership junior from Franklin Monroe High School, placed sixth in the Human Resource Management BPA Regional Contest; Noah DeCamp, Sports Management & Marketing senior from Franklin Monroe High School, placed fourth in the Advanced Interview Skills BPA Regional Contest; Evan Florkey, Computer Repair & Technical Support senior from Greenville Senior High School, placed second in the PC Servicing & Troubleshooting BPA Regional Contest and qualified for the State BPA Contest; Bryant Fox, Business Ownership senior from Ansonia High School, placed first in the Human Resource Management BPA Regional Contest and qualified for the State BPA Contest; Lucas Gauldin, Game Programming & Web Application senior from Franklin Monroe High School, placed second in the Java Competition BPA Regional Contest and qualified for the State BPA Contest; and Brittany McNutt, Business Ownership junior

UNION CITY, Ind. – Union City Lion Program Chair Hoddy Speight introduced Shelly King, PAWS Animal Rescue and Shelter director, at the regular meeting on Feb. 23. Shelly presented a program to familiarize the Club with the overall operation of PAWS which stands for Pets Are Worth Saving. She explained the

PAWS Shelter build in 2012 is a dog rescue operation that ﬁnds homes for every animal. The pets have been adopted by people from all over the Midwest and Eastern United States. Funding for PAWS comes from individual donations as well as corporate and civic organizations. Fundraising events

include Lights and Flights, Pizza Buffet, can collection, and Bingo. There also a $90 adoption fee that goes to offset veterinarian bills, and general maintenance expenses. PAWS welcomes anyone who would like to volunteer to help with this project. For more information, call (765) 964-6080 or follow PAWS on Facebook.

Darke County WIC is here to help GREENVILLE – If you, family member or friend is pregnant, breastfeeding or has a child or children under the age of ﬁve years of age and you could use a little help with your grocery bill, the Darke County WIC Program is here to help and assist. Not only does the WIC Program help with supplemental food, such as milk, peanut butter, high protein beans, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, eggs, cereal as well as baby foods, baby cereal and baby formula, they also provide nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to outside organizations that may help you and your family. Plus, the WIC Program has never been easier to be on. The Program has

switched to a handy and very convenient EBT debit card that makes it easier than ever to receive your supplemental foods! The income guidelines are very high and not take overtime pay into consideration. However, if you and/ or your children or family members are on Ohio Medicaid or a Medicaid Provider, you are automatically eligible for the program. Eligibility guidelines are as follows (listed as number of family members, annual income, monthly income, weekly income): one, $21,775, $1,815, $419; two, $29,471, $2,456, $567; three, $37,167, $3,098, $715; four, $44,863, $3,739, $863; ﬁve, $52,559, $4,380, $1,011; six, $60,255, $5,022, $1,159; sev-

en, $67,951, $5,663, $1,307; and eight, $75,647, $6,304, $1,455. If you would like more information or have questions about the WIC Program, contact the ofﬁce Monday through Friday at 547-1776. The ofﬁce is located at 5735 Meeker Road Greenville, in the front part of Family Health of Darke County. The Darke County WIC Program also has two offsite clinics that are in Union City and New Madison. The Union City offsite clinic is located at the EUM Church and is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. The New Madison location is at Tri-Village Rescue and is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.

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AUCTION 15TH ANNUAL INVENTORY REDUCTION AUCTION

SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2016 @ 10:00 AM

St. Rt. 33 at the Midway Plaza (8793 Twp. Rd. 239) Lakeview, OH 43331 (Approximately 15 miles Northwest of Bellefontaine, Ohio) COMPACT UTILITY TRACTORS – COMMERCIAL FRONT MOUNT – ZERO TURNS - LAWN & GARDEN TRACTORS - ATTACHMENTS Auctioneers Note and Terms: Some items are subject to prior sale w/ additional units traded in on a daily basis. The auction listing will most likely have a few changes & many additional, NOT LISTED units will be added by sale day. TERMS: All items sell “as is” some items may have warranties. A 10% buyer’s premium will be applied to all purchases. All Ohio state sales tax laws apply. Cash or good check accepted w/ proper ID. Master Card and Visa accepted w/ additional 3% fee. All items must be paid for in full day of auction. See photos and more info at www.midwest-auctioneers.com.

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

MVCTC BPA Members that qualiﬁed for the State BPA Contest were Maria Coyle (Arcanum), Logan Cupp (Franklin Monroe), and Brittany McNutt (Franklin Monroe).

from Franklin Monroe High School, placed second in the Small Business Management Team BPA Regional Contest. Mississinawa Valley-MVCTC Business Academy Satellite Students – Ethan Bowman, sophomore, placed second in the Regional BPA Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications Contest and qualified for the State BPA Contest; Makayla Connor, junior, placed first in the Regional BPA Fundamental Word Processing Contest and qualified for the State BPA Contest; Payton Reichard, sophomore, placed second in the Regional BPA Fundamental Word Processing Contest and qualified for the State BPA Contest; Cameron Anguiano, senior, placed fifth in the Regional BPA Fundamental Word Processing Contest; December Clay-Wright, freshman, placed fourth in the Regional BPA Banking & Finance Contest; William Cozart, junior, placed sixth in the Regional BPA Banking & Finance Contest; Jolie Elson, freshman, placed fifth in the Regional BPA Banking & Finance Contest; Dalton Geesy, senior, placed first in the Regional BPA Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications Contest and qualified for the State BPA Contest; Chelsie McDaniel, junior, placed second in the Regional BPA Administrative Support Team Contest; Hunter Steen, sophomore, placed second in the Regional BPA Administrative Support Team Contest; Daniel Wogoman, sophomore, placed second in the Regional BPA Administrative Support Team Contest; and Librianna Wolfe, freshman, placed second in the Regional BPA Administrative Support Team Contest. For more information about MVCTC, visit www. mvctc.com.

UC Lions hear report on PAWS program

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bank of America VS. David Harris, et al. No. 15CV00154

Carrington Mortgage VS. Leslie Ward, et al. No. 15CV00364

US Bank VS. Chanda Flatter, et al. No. 15CV00109

Greenville Federal VS. Melissa Shroyer, et al. No. 16CV00011

Deutsche Bank VS. Janet Janson, et al. No. 15CV00531

Street Address: 2531 State Route 722 New Madison, Ohio Parcel Number: D17021031000040100

Street Address: 37 S Stefﬁn St Versailles, Ohio Parcel Number: T76241019010614800

Street Address: 238 N Main St New Madison, Ohio Parcel Number: G31411013010310800

Street Address: 128 Winchester Ave Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221234010211100

Street Address: 411 Central Ave Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221235031012300

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $78,000.00 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 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $100,000.00 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 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $60,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $57,000.00 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 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 3T

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

PNC Bank VS. Robert Vanpelt, et al. No. 15CV00455

Fifth Third VS. Steven Donthnier, et al. No. 16CV00005

Brethren Retirement VS. Barbara Justice, deceased, et al. No. 15CV00395

Street Address: 318 E Water St Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221235040310700

Street Address: 308 E Third St Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221235040314300

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $18,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $104,000.00 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 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 3T

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

US Bank VS. Gregory Emery, et al. No. 15CV00419 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 22, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Adams in Darke County to-wit: Street Address: 9986 Grandview Dr Bradford, Ohio Parcel Number: A04240916020110900 The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $145,000.00 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 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 3T

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 22, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Village of Arcanum in Darke County to-wit: Street Address: 307 W South St Arcanum, Ohio Parcel Number: P59230804030414100 The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $31,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than $10,000.00. 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 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 3T

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

Farmers State Bank VS. Christopher Bunch, et al. No. 15CV00576

JPMorgan Chase VS. John Strawser, et al. No. 16CV00008

Street Address: 5098 Hollansburg Arcanum Rd Arcanum, Ohio Parcel Number: D16021001000030300 & D16021001000030200

Street Address: 407 Euclid Ave Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221235031015100

Street Address: 11655 Ohio Indiana Stateline Rd Union City, Ohio Parcel Number: H32011305000031100

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $40,000.00 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 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 3Tw

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 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $260,000.00 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 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 3T General Information The Sheriff is issued Orders of Sales from the Clerk of Courts Office. Sales are advertised in The Early Bird once every week for three consecutive weeks. The Sheriff’s Office does not mail or give away a list of properties or information about purchasing foreclosed property. The properties are not available for tour or inspection as the Sheriff’s Office does not have keys to any properties. Prior to the sale, most properties are appraised from the outside only. The property is sold “as is”, caveat emptor (let the buyer beware). The Sheriff’s office does not have information on liens or taxes.

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) 5474603 if you require further information. A listing of properties can be viewed at darkecountysheriff.org.

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 5721.191 Delinquent Lands Notice of sale under judgment of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes: In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 15CV00520, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. James Bruss, et al., Defendants. Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $2,283.50 (Two Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Three and 50/100) 723 Central Union City, OH H33211329040211200 Whereas, such judgement orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of such judgment; Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff of Darke County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder of an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against each parcel at 10 o’clock AM at the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, in the above named County, on Friday, the 22nd day of April, 2016 at 10:00 o’clock A.M., and continuing from day to day thereafter, if any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same terms and conditions of the first sale and at the same time of day and at the same place, on Friday, the 6th day of May, 2016, for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALL SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL TAX LIEN THAT MAY NOT BE EXTINGUISHED BY THE SALE, AND PURCHASERS OF ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY ARE URGED TO SEARCH THE FEDERAL TAX LIEN INDEX THAT IS KEPT BY THE COUNTY RECORDER TO DETERMINE IF NOTICE OF A FEDERAL TAX LIEN HAS BEEN FILED WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY. Toby L. Spencer Sheriff, Darke County, Ohio 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 3T Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 5721.191

Delinquent Lands

Notice of sale under judgment of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes: In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 15CV00519, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Keith Catron, et al., Defendants. Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $6,089.23 (Six Thousand Eighty Nine Dollars and 23/100) 441 N West St Versailles, OH T76241018030310700 Whereas, such judgement orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of such judgment; Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff of Darke County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder of an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against each parcel at 10 o’clock AM at the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, in the above named County, on Friday, the 22nd day of April, 2016 at 10:00 o’clock A.M., and continuing from day to day thereafter, if any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same terms and conditions of the first sale and at the same time of day and at the same place, on Friday, the 6th day of May, 2016, for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALL SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL TAX LIEN THAT MAY NOT BE EXTINGUISHED BY THE SALE, AND PURCHASERS OF ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY ARE URGED TO SEARCH THE FEDERAL TAX LIEN INDEX THAT IS KEPT BY THE COUNTY RECORDER TO DETERMINE IF NOTICE OF A FEDERAL TAX LIEN HAS BEEN FILED WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY. Toby L. Spencer Sheriff, Darke County, Ohio 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 3T

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Dan and Jeni Berger are joined by members of the Greenville Athletic Boosters and the Friends of Harmon Field for the check donation.

Friends of Harmon Field given $5,000 GREENVILLE – On March 30, the Friends of Harmon Field received an unexpected jump start to their upcoming fundraising campaign. Dan and Jeni Berger donated $5,000 to help rehabilitate Greenville’s football ﬁeld and stadium. The Friends of Harmon Field wasn’t the only organization to beneﬁt from the Berger’s generosity. They received the $5,000 after purchasing a ticket

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FFA’s Donkey Basketball ANSONIA – The Ansonia FFA is back at again with an exciting and new fantastic fundraiser. On April 9, 7 p.m., the FFA will be holding a donkey basketball tournament. Join the Ansonia FFA in supporting a great group of kids, while visiting the Ansonia High School Gym for this hilarious entertainment, as you watch local community members make fools of themselves while riding donkeys. Join them in an uproar of laughs by purchasing your tickets TODAY! Presale tickets are available in the high school ofﬁce or from the FFA for $6, or you may purchase a ticket at the door for $8. Children 6 and under get in free. For more information, contact the Ansonia FFA at 337-4000 ext. 6004 or email brad.lentz@ansoniaschools.org.

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Extension begins Wellness Challenge GREENVILLE – The 2016 Spring Wellness Challenge is a free six week online email challenge designed to help participants improve their health by encouraging physical activity, enjoying healthy foods, and practicing sound ﬁtness suggestions. Those who sign up will receive two weekly e-communications from Ohio State University Extension containing research based nutrition, health and ﬁtness information. Additional tracking logs will be available for download to help participants document their

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duce stress. * Local Foods – visit a Farmers’ Market of local foods section of your store. * Gardening with herbs – plant an herb, vegetable or fruit in a container or plot garden. * Seasoning with herbs – use herbs instead of salt to season foods. * Take it outside- spend time enjoying nature this Spring. * Stress relief – manage stress with a new strategy. * Positive attitude – enjoy a positive attitude by practicing gratitude.

Visit http://go.osu. edu/DarkeSp16 to sign up. You’ll be enrolled and begin receiving e-communications starting the middle of April. The Challenge lasts from April 11 to May 22. If you have questions, contact your OSU Extension Educator in Darke County, Diane Barga, barga.8@osu.edu or 5485215. CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clients on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information visit go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.

Greenville Twp. cemetery cleanup GREENVILLE – Spring cleanup will begin immediately through April 15 for all Greenville Township cemeteries. Families and loved ones are asked to remove all decorations they wish to save by April 15 in all cemeteries maintained by Greenville Township. Cemetery personnel will begin removing old arrangements that are not in vases attached to the mark-

ers or monuments, statues and other items. All cemetery arrangements must be placed in the marker vase if such vase is located on the monument, otherwise a saddle arrangement can be used on upright monuments. Also to be removed will be all hanging devices such as shepherd hooks, ﬂoral arrangements etc. When placing new arrangements on gravesites all ar-

GREENVILLE – Spring Clean-up 2016 for the city of Greenville is planned for the week of April 18-22. Rumpke Waste will provide service for residents of the city during their scheduled pick-up day of the week, for large items only. No bags will be picked up. Rumpke encourages residents to set out items for collection on the evening before their normal collection day. Items that will be accepted during clean up week include: * Loose materials, such as carpeting, fencing, fence posts, etc. These items must be bundled and tied. Each bundle should not exceed 4’ in length and 2’ in diameter or 75 pounds. * Propane tanks must be empty and valves removed for collection. * Large screen TVs must be manageable by one person to be collected. * Appliances with CFCs (Freon) removed and clearly documented as such, will be acceptable for collection. * A refrigerator recovery statement must be attached

to appliances for collection. * No yard waste without stickers Each resident may place items out for collection up to ﬁve large items. The following is a list of items that will NOT be included in the spring cleanup: * Tires * Lead acid batteries * Concrete * Large screen TVs not manageable by one person * Liquids and/or hazardous waste * Appliances containing CFCs (Freon) * Oil tanks

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progress, as well as access to supplemental information available on Blogs and Facebook. A pre- and postassessment online survey will be used to gather comments to improve future challenges and track members’ progress. Participants will learn about the six of the dimensions of wellness and these healthy lifestyle behaviors: * Vegetables and fruits – ﬁnd ways to eat vegetables and fruits on half your plate. * Fitness Focus – learn ideas to move more to re-

FINDLAY – Kyra Swartz, of Union City, will perform with the University of Findlay ConcertChorale on April 10, 3 p.m., at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts’ Thomas, Kathleen and William Donnell Theater. Two works by Giacomo Puccini, “Messa di Gloria” and “Mottetto per San Paolino,” will be performed. Reserved tickets are free to the public. For information, call the Marathon Center box ofﬁce at (419) 423-2787, or access online at www.marathoncenterarts.org.

rangements must be in the marker vase (Greenville Township Memorial Gardens Cemetery) or a monument saddle arrangement placed on top of the monument in all other Greenville Township cemeteries. All artiﬁcial arrangements must be either in a vase or on a monument saddle. The only exception will be Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day and Christmas Day. After these listed holidays then all arrangements not

in the vases attached to the base monument must be removed within seven days after the holiday or arrangements will be removed by cemetery personnel. With mowing season soon approaching, cemetery rules prohibit glass containers, wire, toys, ﬁgurines and all other such items that interfere with mowing and/or trimming. All cemetery arrangements must be located in the vase on the monument.

BOOSTERS ACCEPT CHECK

GREENVILLE – The Greenville Athletic Boosters had a successful partnership with Francis Furniture for its inaugural mattress sale on March 5. Francis Furniture returned a portion of each sale of mattresses and furniture during the 5 special event to the athletic boosters. Shown is Josh Paul, of Francis Furniture, presenting a check for $500 to Scott Frens, of the Greenville Athletic Boosters. The boosters thank the local families that purchased items during the event.

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Diabetes Day set for April 14 at Wayne HC

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GREENVILLE – Type 2 Diabetes is a disease in which your pancreas does not make enough insulin, or your body prevents the insulin you produce from working correctly. Insulin is necessary for your body to use glucose, from the food you eat for energy. High levels of glucose caused by uncontrolled blood sugar can damage your eyes, heart, kidneys, nerves, legs, and feet. Key components of a diabetes management or lifestyle routine should include healthy eating and being active. Diabetes Day is a wonderful opportunity to learn about managing your diabetes. Diabetes Day will be offered at Wayne HealthCare on April 14. This free program will take place from 6-8 p.m. in the third ﬂoor conference room at the

GREENVILLE – Under the light of a slender waxing crescent moon on April 9, 8 p.m., join Darke County Parks as they welcome back the Stillwater Stargazers to Shawnee Prairie Preserve. Jupiter will be high for optimal viewing, and the Big Dipper will also be well positioned to observe. Participants will meet in the parking lot at the Nature Center for this free program. Please GREENVILLE – Join Darke County Parks for their spring hiking series as they explore the sensations of spring. Each week of spring brings a new wave of wildﬂowers to the forest ﬂoor of Routzong Preserve. On April 9, 2 p.m., join a naturalist to see what’s blooming at Routzong Preserve located on Routzong Road a half mile north of State Route 571 south east

enter the parking lot slowly with parking lights only. If the sky is cloudy, call the Nature Center by 4 p.m. to conﬁrm the program is still occurring. Bring binoculars if you have them, and there will be a telescope for deep sky viewing. For any questions about this or any other Park District program, call the Nature Center at 548-0165.

of Greenville. Who knows what the season’s weather will bring, so keep the conditions in mind when you dress for the hike. The hike will continue rain or shine. For more information about this or any of the other exciting hikes in this season’s series or other Park District programs, please call the Nature Center at 548-0165.

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GREENVILLE – The regular 2nd Sunday Breakfast at the Greenville Elks, 214 W.3rd St., will be held April 10, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. They will have eggs and omelets to order, sausage, bacon, biscuits and gravy, wafﬂe bar and more. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children under 12. The breakfast is open to the public.

BPW meets April 14 GREENVILLE – The Greenville Business & Professional Women’s Club (BPW) Membership Committee will host its monthly dinner meeting on April 14, 6:30 p.m. at the Brethren Retirement Center private dining room. The meeting is organized by Membership Committee Chair, Brenda Miller and Diana Frazier. They will explore work/life balance emphasizing balance in health, and being savvy, mindful and learning ﬂexibility. This meeting is open to guests. The Greenville BPW Club’s mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information. For reservations, contact Marilyn Emmons by noon on April 11, 548-5824, or demmons@embarqmail. com.

GREENVILLE – Darke County Park District invites children in kindergarten through second grade to join them on April 16, 9:30 a.m. to noon, to discover life in the leaf litter during Park P.A.L.S! This month everyone will meet at the Nature Center on St. Rt. 502 west of Greenville to go on a scavenger hunt for critters. Park P.A.L.S. is a series of monthly programs designed for students of this age group who are interested in nature. P.A.L.S.

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Container Gardening at Greenville Library GREENVILLE – Caitlin Miller from Miller Flowers Greenhouse & Florist will present “Mixed Container Gardening” on April 7, 6:30 p.m., in the upstairs meeting room at the Greenville Public Library. You’ll learn about container gardening, the spillers, fillers, and everything in between. She’ll talk about what flowers take less care and what flowers thrive best in different locations. Miller Flowers, 2200 SR 571 West, Greenville, grows and delivers flowers within a 20 mile radius. More information is available at www.millerflowers.co. Join them for an artistic

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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. CAB, 2WD, P.U., 4.3L V6, air, cruise, exc. cond., silver, 64,850 miles ............................................................................................................... $16,995 ....... $15,900 2010 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT AWD, 3.6L V6, one owner, loaded, exc. cond., silver, 55,823 miles ......................................................................................................................... $18,995 ....... $17,500 2010 CHEVY TRAVERSE 2LT FWD, 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, one owner, exc. cond., gray, 125,641 miles .............................................................................................................. $15,995 ....... $14,900 2008 CHEVY HHR LT PANEL, 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, leather, loaded, very nice, red, 153,858 miles .................................................................................................................. $6,995 ......... $5,900 2008 MERCURY MARINER FWD, 3.0L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, gray, 113,380 miles ................................................................................................................ $8,995 ......... $7,500 2006 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS 4WD, 4.2L, 6 cyl., all power, good cond., silver, 175,505 miles ......................................................................................................................... $6,995 ......... $5,900 2006 CHEVY COLORADO LT CREW CAB 2WD P.U., 3.5L 5 cyl., all power, very nice, blue, 116,957 miles .............................................................................................................. $10,995 ......... $9,500 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 2WD, 3.7L V6, all power, exc. cond., beige, 138,746 miles ......................................................................................................................... $7,995 ......... $6,900 2005 CHEVY ½ TON EXT. CAB LS 2WD, P.U., 5.3L V8, loaded, good cond., blue, 180,965 miles ................................................................................................................ $6,995 ......... $5,900 2005 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT 4X4, 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, very nice, beige, 187,141 miles ..... $9,995 ......... $8,900 2005 CADILLAC SRX AWD, 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., diamond white, 132,910 miles .............................................................................................. $10,995 ......... $9,500 2004 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 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LTZ 4WD, 4.2L, 6 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, good cond., maroon, 226,550 miles ........................................................................................................... $5,995 ......... $4,900

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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

CHEVROLET

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

PONTIAC

2009 PONTIAC G6 GT, 2 dr., 3.5L V6, sunroof, loaded, sharp, maroon, 76,089 miles................ $11,995 ....... $10,500

BUICK

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 Turbo 4 cyl., leather, loaded, super sharp, silver, 15,358 miles ............................................................................................................... $19,990 ....... $18,500 2013 BUICK REGAL PREMIUM, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, crystal red, 26,985 miles....................................................................................................... $22,995 ....... $21,500 2013 BUICK REGAL GS, 4 dr., 2.0L Turbo, 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, black, 16,716 miles ............................................................................................................... $24,995 ....... $23,500 2012 BUICK LACROSSE FWD, 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, super nice, white, 62,113 miles ......... $16,995 ....... $15,500 2011 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, leather, loaded, exc. cond., diamond white, 97,211 miles ......................................................................................................................... $12,995 ....... $11,500 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

OTHER MAKES

2012 CHRYSLER 300C AWD, 4 dr, 5.7L Hemi V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, black, 78,976 miles ............................................................................................................... $23,995 ....... $22,500 2012 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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