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EB Fuel Stop bypasses city to move forward RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – After a nearly six-month stalemate with the city of Greenville, Mike and Marc Erwin can ﬁnally see the light at the end of the tunnel in getting EB Fuel Stop at the corner of US Route 127 and on Ohio Route 49 S. open. The brothers announced Thursday they have received a Permit to Install from the Ohio EPA to install a septic system and a well. EPA’s approval allows Erwin Brothers to bypass the city’s requirement to sign a pre-annexation agreement in order to receive sewer and water services from the city.

The Erwin Brothers refused to sign a pre-annexation agreement that would have required the Erwins to install a third lane, curbs, sidewalks, streetlights or whatever the city zoning requires when and if annexation were to ever to take place. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), located across the street from EB Fuel Stop, did not have to agree to the same requirements. This was not the Erwins’ ﬁrst attempt at getting a Permit to Install. Marc said they originally requested the permit last fall, but they believe it was blocked. The second request came before Christmas.

Mike and Marc are now waiting on the Ohio Utilities Protection Services to mark the area before they begin digging the septic system. They hope to get the project going by early next week. Those hoping for a quick opening once the project is complete will still have to wait. According to Marc, once the well is in they will have to take samples and send those in for testing, which is expected to take approximately 30 days. They will also need to get approval and permits to operate from the Darke County Health Department. Mike said, “We’re looking 45 to 60 days before we will open.” He believes they will be ready to open by

Memorial Day weekend or at the beginning of June. The brothers are thrilled with the support they have received from the community. Marc said, “The community has really supported us and we appreciate it.” He went on to add, “I would really like to thank them for everything they tried to get done for us.” Mike added, “A special thank you to Greenville National for working with us and all the commissioners, especially Mike Rhoades who worked his butt off on this. And Bill Beagle for getting things going. If it wasn’t for some of his staff, we would still be where we were at.” “We’ve spent so much

ship Trustees. Rhoades and Kolb voted for one PSAP, with Willman voting against. Currently there are two PSAPs located within the county – the Darke County Sheriff’s department and the city of Greenville Police Department. Earlier on Wednesday, during their regular county commission meeting, all three commissioners – Mike Rhoades, Mike Stegall and Matt Aultman – approved a resolution to amend the current 911 services to include one PSAP and to provide all dispatching services within the county, at no cost to city, township or village law enforcement or emergency services. According to Rhoades, the 911 committee has been “looking at different alternatives” in order to update the county’s ofﬁcial 911 Plan. “There’s been numerous discussions over the last several

years that Greenville would have to pay. We’ve come to the decision to step up to the plate and pay” for all services, Rhoades said of the county commission’s decision to approve a resolution. Rhoades said county commission sees their proposed change as a beneﬁt to the city of Greenville. “That’s money the city can save,” he said. “We’re willing to step up and take care of all the needs in the city.” Concerns over disbanding the city’s dispatch services were voiced by Willman, as well as the city’s Service Safety Director, Curt Garrison. Willman questioned why the county commission would consider taking on an added expense. “You’re going to take on

more costs?” he asked Rhoades, also noting the city would want to keep current dispatchers and place them in other positions. At this point, Kolb interjected, telling Willman keeping the employees would be the city’s decision. When Willman questioned the amount of money the city would be saving, Rhoades asked him if the city would keep on paying current dispatchers “the same amount” if they were assigned other job duties. Willman replied, “yes, probably.” Rhoades continued: “People get moved around all the time. It’s a fact of life. People lose their jobs all the time.” Willman admitted he didn’t “feel like I know

US Route 127 isn’t the only way to bypass the city of Greenville. Erwin Brothers found favor from the EPA to bypass the city and will install a septic system and well.

time on this, we can get back to our other business,” said Mike. “We’ve spent a lot of time and it’s taken away from our other business,” added Marc. Mike and Marc also own Erwin Brothers Trucking in Ansonia. However, they are not new to

running a gas station/convenience store. Their parents own M&M Pantry in Ansonia and they help out where they can. The Erwins will be celebrating 20 years of ownership of M&M Pantry on May 1.

enough about it” and was uncomfortable making a decision on both reducing to one PSAP and going to one county dispatch, at which point Rhoades said “I disagree. You’ve been mayor long enough. It’s been six months” since “we started this” discussion. According to ﬁgures provided by the city auditor, Greenville would save approximately $500,000 by the county going to one PSAP and one dispatch service. Currently, the 911 dispatch located at the sheriff’s ofﬁce receives all cell-phone generated calls within the county. Calls for service needed within the city limits of Greenville are then relayed to the Greenville Police Department, which does

receive landline calls. Following a vote to accept a portion of the commissioners’ proposal, the ﬂoor was open for public comment. Garrison questioned why those in attendance were not privy to the facts, especially the budget numbers until the day of the meeting. He also suggested the need for a “long-term contract” in order for future commissioners or city council members to be unable to make changes that would cost the city additional money. “We have to be able to control our long term costs,” he said. “We have no problems in keeping things the way they are. If it’s not broke, why ﬁx it? Why not table it and allow Greenville City Council to pass their own resolution?”

County’s 911 Committee divided over proposed changes SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY –The Darke County 911 Committee approved a recommendation to consolidate a portion of emergency services during a special meeting held Wednesday, April 12. Originally intended as an offer by the county commissioners to provide complete 911 services throughout the county, the 911 committee voted 2-1 to only accept the county commission’s proposal to change to one Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). The PSAP would be located at the Darke County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce. Serving on the 911 committee are Mike Rhoades, chairman of the County Commission Board, Steve Willman, Mayor of Greenville and Matt Kolb, chairman of the Greenville Town-

Rismiller agrees to fair manager contract GREENVILLE – The Darke County Fairboard held a special meeting on Wednesday, April 12 to clear the way for Brian Rismiller to accept the vacant fair manager position. Although other media outlets are reporting the position remains vacant, The Early Bird has conﬁrmed Rismiller has accepted the position and is now under contract. The board was unanimous in their approval of the contract. The board unanimously accepted Rismiller’s resignation as board president, which was immediately ﬁlled by Dean Neff who was serving as vice-president. Doug Martin was subsequently

elected as vice-president. Rismiller, who has served on the board for 11 years, will retain his seat on the board. He will be serving under a multi-year contract with a probationary period that will go through the fair. The fair manager’s role is a full-time position and Rismiller said he is dedicated to given the job 100 percent effort. Rismiller will still be associated with Rismiller Auctioneer Service, but in a limited capacity. He will be scheduling some of his auctions on weekends he isn’t scheduled to be at the fairgrounds and believes he can still be part of his Thursday night auctions.

GHS students get lesson on local heroin epidemic CLINTON RANDALL

STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Coalition for a Healthy Darke County hosted a heroin awareness assembly Monday morning at the Greenville High School. Students in grades 9-12 were presented with educational information about the very real consequences of choosing to try the deadly drug and resources available in the community and online. Darke County Coroner, Dr. Tim Kathman, MD, talked about the spike in overdose-related deaths. According to Dr. Kathman, with the introduction of lacing the heroin with the powerful synthetic opiate, Fentanyl, the number of overdoserelated deaths in just Darke County has skyrocketed and could reach nearly 50 this year. This is more than 10 times the number from just a few years ago. Family Health physician Dr. Anna Hatic, DO, touched on the possible infections and long-term health conditions that can be caused as a direct result of heroin usage. Her ofﬁce has dealt with all kinds of heroin-related ill-

nesses, including diseases, infections and even amputations. Darke County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker spoke to the students about the legal-side of using and dealing drugs. Chief Whittaker explained – with Dayton being “ground zero” for the drug problem, our nearby community is at an even higher risk for increasing supplies of the opioid and dangerous mixtures in other common illegal drugs. GHS students learned about the local anti-drug group “We Are The Majority” and the messages their leaders look to convey. Facilitator, Kelly Harrison of the local Recovery and Wellness Center and group leader Molly Hunt (senior at GHS), talked about the group and their mission. Finally, Superintendent Doug Fries and Principal Jeff Cassell spoke briefly of their support of the importance of educating about drugs and wanting to see each student succeed and stay drug-free. In addition to Monday’s assembly, the Coalition for a Healthy Darke County (CHDC), affiliated with the

Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker of the Darke County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce was one of the speakers at Monday’s heroin awareness presentation at GHS. (Clinton Randall photo)

Darke County Chamber of Commerce, plans to soon hold age-appropriate presentations for elementary students. “We hope to change the culture in Darke County and give students and parents the facts and bust any myths about this epidemic in the community,” said Darke County Chamber of Commerce President Sharon Deschambeau. “I believe that if you have a consistent drug abuse awareness program from kindergarten through 12th grade – eventually the culture can change in the community. If we do nothing, we can not expect a change.” “These are our future em-

ployees and leaders,” Deschambeau added. A second presentation was held Monday evening, geared towards parents and their role in being aware of the dangers of the drugs today that their kids may experience. It educated them on what to look for and resources available if needed. According to Deschambeau, the CHDC is planning other local programs in the near future to continue building better awareness and resources in hopes to make a difference. Learn more about the Coalition for a Healthy Darke County at www.coalitiondarkecounty.com

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GREENVILLE POLICE BEAT

Woman reports ﬁnding drunk father with gun Sunject with weapon

On April 9 officers were dispatched to the 400 block of East Fifth Street in reference to a subject with a weapon. Dispatch advised the complainant came home and found her intoxicated father, Stoney Dynes inside her residence and he had a loaded firearm in his hands. The complainant said Dynes left the residence on foot with the gun when he found out she was calling police. It was discovered that Dynes was warned by officers for trespass at the residence on the previous day. Upon arrival an officer was unable to locate Dynes walking in the area. The complainant. told the officer after she called police, her father left the residence and he attempted to put the gun inside a neighbor’s truck.

The neighbor told him to take it out. The complainant told the officer she wanted Dynes charged with trespassing. The officer made contact with several neighbors on East Fifth Street who said they had observed the subject walking down the street with what appeared to be a shoulder holster and a large revolver. The neighbors said Dynes appeared to be intoxicated because he was staggering and his speech was slurred. One neighbor told the officer Dynes tried to get into his vehicle with the weapon and he told Dynes to get out because he did not want to be part of the situation. The officer eventually made contact with Dynes at his residence on East Third Street. He staggered as he walked and his eyes were bloodshot

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and glossy. The officer noticed a strong odor of alcohol and he was drinking a beer while speaking with the officer. Dynes was asked about the incident and he denied having a weapon but stated he was at the house to see his daughter. Dynes said he entered the residence when his daughter was not home. After speaking with Dynes about the incident for a while, he finally admitted to the officer he did in fact have a gun with him while at his daughter’s home. Dynes allowed officers into his residence to retrieve the firearm, which was hidden under old curtains in a bedroom. The firearm was inside a tan leather holster with 9 rounds of ammunition. The revolver was unloaded. The officer took custody of both the firearm and holster. Dynes was issued misdemeanor citations for criminal trespassing and using weapons while intoxicated. He also was

advised to stay away from his daughter’s residence.. DUI

On April 4 an officer responded to 6012 JaysvilleSt John’s Road in reference to a female who had possibly overdosed while sitting in her vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer observed Greenville Township Rescue administering medical aid to the suspect Sarah Burkhart. When the squad arrived, Burkhart was slumped over the steering wheel. After Burkhart was evaluated by Greenville Township Rescue she signed a refusal for treatment or to be transported to Wayne Hospital. Narcan was not administered to Burkhart. One of the rescue squad members told an officer they removed the keys from the ignition of Burkhart’s vehicle. The squad also told the officer Burkhart was holding a syringe when they initially approached her. The complainant advised em-

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scene. Burkhart was on adult parole. Burkhart was placed under arrest and submitted to a urine test, which was sent to the Miami Valley Regional Crime Lab for analysis. While at Greenville Police Department, Burkhart’s purse was searched. Officers found a pill bottle along with some contents, which was sent for analysis. Burkhart told the officers she has to inject insulin daily but had none with her. A patient history report was conducted and it showed Burkhart has no history of insulin. Burkhart spoke to an parole officer and was released to her husband, Jeremiah Burkhart. Charges are pending per lab results. EARLY BIRD POLICY

The Greenville Police Beat is prepared from public records available at the Greenville Police Department. Every effort is made to balance the public’s right to know with the rights of the individuals involved. Readers are encouraged to contact Greenville Police if they have information or concerns regarding these or any other incidents they see. The Early Bird notes all suspects are innocent until proven guilty and welcomes comments and concerns regarding this community service.

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ployees of Poly One, 6012 Jaysville-St John’s Road observed Burkhart in her vehicle parked in the parking lot for quite some time when one employee decided to check on her. The complainant stated when he checked on Burkhart that is when he observed her slumped over the steering wheel in the driver’s seat. Upon speaking with Burkhart, the officer observed her speech was extremely slurred and she was unable to keep her eyes open. Burkhart kept nodding off. Burkhart said she does not use heroin and she is diabetic. The officer observed in plain view of her car she had several syringes on the front seat. Burkhart said she did not have any insulin in her possession. Burkhart also had an aluminum can that was cut in half sitting on her middle console. The can contained residue and a small cotton ball. The syringes, can, and cotton ball were transported to Greenville Police Department. Burkhart was patted down prior to being transported to Greenville Police Department. Officers found two more syringes on her persons that were placed into property. She was transported to Greenville Police Department. Her vehicle was left at the

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GREENVILLE – Recent renovations at Greenville High School put into storage years of class composites, which used to hang on hallway walls. District administrators want to make those images available again to alumni and are working on what they are referring to as a “Class Composite Kiosk Project.” The original composites will remain in storage, administrators said. “Our main goal was to put the class composites back up at the high school electronically,” explained Superintendent Doug Fries. “We also intend to use some photos and information from the GHS Alumni Association.” Career Technology Director and soon-to-be high school principal Stan Hughes is coordinating the kiosk project. Hughes has made brief presentations to the board concerning the project during recent board meetings. With the district’s K-8 construction project at an end, it’s time to resume discussion on the digital kiosk project, said Hughes, who has been gathering information and meeting with a company who can build “more or less a website,” Hughes said. The website would feature digitalized copies of

composites dating from 1949. The public, as well as current students interested in taking a look, would access the photos via two kiosks containing touchscreen computers to be housed in the main hallway of the high school. The public would be invited to stop by a kiosk and ﬁnd photos of themselves or family members who are GHS alumni. Hughes said he envisions other photos as well as current information, for example school calendars and menus to be included for quick access. Using the kiosks would be easy, Hughes said. “The least tech savvy people would be able to touch the screen,” he said, to search for their photos and information. The proposed date of completion for the Class Composite Kiosk Program would be sometime during the winter of the 2017-18 school year, Hughes said. According to Fries, the public may be invited to submit photos for the Kiosk project. “The district and administration could review photographs or information, submitted by the public to be included on the Kiosk, but this would only be done annually,” Fries said. “These items once approved, could be placed in the Kiosk. We look forward to the completion of this project.”

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OBITUARIES

NEFF – Barbara Mar-

lene Neff, 74, of Gordon and formerly of Pyrmont, died Thursday, April 6, 2017. A funeral service was held Monday, April 10, 2017 at Barnes Funeral Home, Lewisburg. Inter-

ment is in Pyrmont Cemetery, Perry Twp., Montgomery Co.

RIDENOUR – Margaret Yvonne Ridenour, 85, of Versailles, died Friday, April 7, 2017. The family will receive friends

on Saturday, April 15, from 9-11 a.m. at the Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles. Services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Versailles.

SHIVES

– Dorothy Esther Shives, 98, of Greenville, died Saturday, April 8, 2017. Burial will be in Gettysburg Cemetery will be later this spring.

FISHER – Earlen “Tiny” Dwane Fisher, 83, of Arcanum, died Sunday, April 9, 2017. A funeral service was held Thursday, April 13 at Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum. Burial is in Ithaca Cemetery. RHOADES – Dorothy L. Rhoades, 97, of Versailles, died Monday, April 10, 2017. A graveside service was held Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Versailles. Shown is the quilt that will be rafﬂed off by the Youth for Christ of the Miami Valley.

YFC quilt raffle supports local teens GREENVILLE – Youth for Christ of the Miami Valley is offering raffle tickets for this beautiful handmade quilt donated by Susan Ellis. This quilt is a full/queen size quilt featuring the new flying geese pattern. The drawing will be held May 24 at the YFC office with the winner being notified that day. This quilt would make a terrific gift for someone special. All proceeds benefit local teens involved with YFC. Purchase your tickets for $5 each or five tickets for $20 from: The A & B Coffee & Cake Co., Bread of Life Bookstore, Brenda’s Beanery, The Coffee Pot, Susan Ellis, Susan Gunckle, or Ellen Ord. Tickets are also available at the Youth for Christ office lo-

cated at 7603 GreenvilleCelina Road, Greenville, by calling the YFC ofﬁce at (937) 548-2477, e-mail office@yfcmiamivalley.org, contact through Facebook (YFCMV), or contact a YFC staff or board member. You can also purchase tickets by mailing a check to: YFC, PO Box 266, Greenville, Ohio 45331. All tickets must be paid in advance before the drawing. You may purchase your tickets by check or cash. All major credit cards will be accepted only when tickets are purchased from YFC directly. You can be a part in making a difference in a teen’s life by supporting Youth for Christ. For more information about Youth for Christ programs and ways you could be involved, contact the Youth for Christ ofﬁce.

GREENVILLE – Wanted: Darke County Women Age 14-19 for the Miss Annie Oakley Shooting Contest & Costume Contest. The contest is part of the annual Annie Oakley Festival that is held at York Woods, the last weekend of July. The Miss Annie Oakley Shooting and Costume contest begins on July 12 for a mandatory publicity photo shoot at the Annie Oakley Park Statue at 6 p.m. in downtown Greenville. The shooting practice will be held at York Woods on July 25 at 6 p.m., with the shooting preliminaries held the next night, July 26 at 6 p.m. The winners of the preliminaries will have a shoot off on July 27 at 6 p.m. The shooting contest is open to the public with no admission charged. Darke County women age 14 to 19 are eligible to complete the

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Learn more about the railroad that ran through much of Darke County, including Versailles.

Railroad featured in VAM’s speaker series VERSAILLES – All aboard! The Versailles Area Museum is taking a sentimental trip through artifacts, photos, and stories on the old CH&D railroad. On April 23, the museum will host local historian, Bob Luttmer and friends as they examine their little country railroad. The railroad, originally running from Cincinnati, Hamilton, and Dayton then ran north ending in Delphos. This railroad chugged through much of the rural countryside of eastern Darke County. From its Versailles Depot to Yorkshire and Osgood this train took a more leisurely pace through the bountiful rich farm lands; stopping on route and not holding too strictly to a

schedule connecting them to small villages along the way. Many families went visiting to relatives via the train for the day, even stopping to gather fresh berries along the track. Many natives referred to it as their own Petticoat Junction based on the 1960’s television show. The museum invites you to hop on board; bring your stories and artifacts to share. This free program begins at 2 p.m. and light refreshments will be served. Please note the “Last Monday” for April has been cancelled due to scheduling conﬂicts with their numerous school tours. They will plan on resuming these popular programs in June.

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CHURCH & SOCIAL

Ron and Madonna Dearing

Dearing’s 50th anniversary

GREENVILLE – Ron and Madonna (Troutwine) Dearing celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 8. They were married in 1967 at Ithaca Open Bible Church in Ithaca. They couple has four sons, Kevin (Charise), Lewisburg, Doug (Joey), Ithaca, Steve (Heather), Greenwood, Ind., and Jason (Ginette) Tampa, Fla. They have eight grandchildren (with one on the way) and one great grandchild. The Dearings are members of Grace Church and their children are inviting family and friends to an open house celebrating their anniversary on April 23 from 1-4 p.m. at Greenville Grace Church, 4805 State Route 49, Greenville.

Camp BreakAway quarter auction

GREENVILLE – Camp BreakAway will be hosting a quarter auction on April 22, at Lighthouse Christian Center, 5256 Sebring Warner Road, Greenville. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the auction at 6 p.m. The auction will help raise money for Camp BreakAway Church Camp. This camp is a non-denominational camp for youth entering seventh through 12th grade. Their focus is on Christ, the Savior. There will be several vendors as well as donations from local businesses. Admission is $3, which includes a paddle. Each additional paddle is $1. There also will be a 50/50 drawing. Come early and grab some food from the kitchen. If you are interested in donating an item to this event, email rshaw2007@ hotmail.com. DARKE COUNTY SINGLES

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Mercy Fest in Union City

The family of Brian Munchel wishes to convey a message of heartfelt appreciation to friends, family, and community for their prayers and support for Brian. The contributions in his memory to M.S. and the Brian Munchel Music Foundation; and attendance at his Celebration of Life was so beautiful. Thank you and God Bless.

UNION CITY, Ind. – The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is inviting students and athletes from over ﬁve schools in Indiana and Ohio to come together and celebrate what God is doing in their generation at Mercy Fest. The event will be held May 5 at Union City Community Junior/Senior High School, 603 N. Walnut St.,

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Poetry event at Edison PIQUA – Edison State Community College students, Ali and Claire Borgerding of Minster and Marie Ewing of Troy are hosting the national poetry event, Poem in Your Pocket Day on April 27, at noon in room 456 on the Piqua Campus. The event is a special occasion to approach, share, and recite all kinds of poetry. This free event is open to the community and attendees are encour-

Korbin Wuebker

Name: Korbin Roger Wuebker Age: 5 Years Birthday – April 21 Parents: Kevin & Holly (Post) Wuebker, Ft. Recovery Maternal Grandparents: Daniel & Heidi Linebaugh, Union City and Henry Post Greenville Paternal Grandparents: Sharon & the late Roger Wuebker, St. Henry Maternal Great Grandparents: Ruby Bartos Eldorado, and Nancy Linebaugh, Union City Paternal Great Grandparent: Delores Wuebker of St. Henry

GREENVILLE – FAME is sponsoring two summer speech clinics for preschool and school-age children with speech/language

Farmer turns 90

Buzz turns 80

GREENVILLE – Daniel A. (Buzz) Nealeigh, III will be celebrating his 80th birthday on April 29. His wife Janet and children Tracie, Tony, and Daniel invite you to shower him with cards and memories. If you know Buzz from Mississinawa Valley School, Greenville Farm Power of the Past, Greenville Masons, Lightsville Garage, or any other of his many activities, please send a card to P.O. Box 251, Greenville, Ohio 45331. He would love to hear from you.

aged to bring a poem to share with the group. Guest speakers of the event will include Edison State President Dr. Doreen Larson and Professors Marva Archibald, Vivian Blevins, Tom Looker, Melinda Spivey, Dustin Wenrich, and Debra Williamson. For more information, contact Dr. Vivian Blevins by calling (937) 778-3815 or emailing vblevins@edisonohio.edu.

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Union City, Ind. The event will feature a free concert by Two: Eight and their new single, All In. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. with free food, games, giveaways, music and powerful stories from students. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ westsidefca.

EATON – Violet Farmer is turning 90 on April 24. She was born April 24, 1927. She is the mother of two children, Terri Light and Nita Burnside. An open house will be held April 23, 2-4 p.m., at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 301 E. Main St., New Paris. Please omit gifts.

impairments. Each clinic will run for two weeks with students being seen every weekday for approximately 20 minutes. The clinics will be held at the Darke County Educational Service Center in Greenville. The first clinic will run from July 10-21. The second clinic will be held July 24-Aug. 4 The cost for each clinic is $40 and financial assistance for part of the fee is available on a limited basis. Children who are not currently enrolled in speech therapy or have not had their speech screened recently will be screened on their first day of therapy to determine if they are appropriate to attend. It is recommended that children be at least three years of age in order to benefit from these therapy sessions. For more information or to sign up your child for the speech screening or for one of the summer clinics, call 548-4915.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

The 1967 Class of Westmont School will be the honored classed at the annual Alumni Banquet.

Three school Alumni Banquet planned PALESTINE – If you attended Palestine, Hollansburg or Westmont High School, save the date of June 17 and plan to attend the annual Alumni Banquet, which will be held at the Golden Eagle Christian Center in Palestine. Come to visit with your former classmates at 4:30, and enjoy the meal which will be served at 5:30 p.m. The Westmont class of 1967 will be the honored class this year and the classes of 1957, 1947, and 1937 will also be recognized. After a delicious meal prepared by the Golden Eagle Christian Center Staff there will be entertainment that you won’t want to miss. If you have any questions regarding this year’s banquet, contact Chairman George O’Dell at

FM CLASS OF 1967

GREENVILLE – The Franklin Monroe Class of 1967 held its 50th class reunion on March 31 at the Bistro Off Broadway in Greenville. Thirty-six classmates and teachers Fred Daﬂer and Ken Beard and guests were in attendance.

Poultry Days vendor space VERSAILLES – The Serendipity Mothers are accepting reservations for space in the vendor tent for the Poultry Days Festival, June 9-11. Options include 10 x 10 feet spaces in the vendor tent or space for your own tent. All vendor vent spaces are on asphalt, while 15 x 15 feet spaces for your own tent or display are available on either asphalt or grass.

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If you are interested in being a part of this celebration, please download vendor information at www.versaillespoultrydays.com and return the signed application and your payment. Registration will remain open until noon on June 9, or until all spaces are full. Email can be sent to serendipitymoms@hotmail. com.

JC’s will be open April 21 GREENVILLE – JC’s Coffee House will be open April 21, 7-10. Weather is warming up; celebrate spring. Come out and bring a friend. If you bring some who has never been to the coffee house each of you will receive ﬁve free tickets to a spring bouquet. The snack bar will be open with the usual and cake and ice cream

will be available. All persons over 18 are welcome. There is no charge for games. They are located in the U-Turn building at Lighthouse Christian Center, off of State Route 127, southeast of Greenville. For more information, call Janice at (937) 4175926.

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ON YOUR MIND

Tips offered for hiring a repair company BY JOHN NORTH, PRESIDENT/CEO BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU

When should you repair or replace a major appliance? Per Consumer Reports, if the repair costs more than 50 percent of a new one, then you should buy a new one. But, a new appliance can cost you hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Better Business Bureau can help you locate a trustworthy appliance repair shop if you decide to do the repair instead of purchasing a new appliance. Over the last year, BBB recorded almost 2,300 inquiries locally about appliance repair companies. Nationally, BBB received more than 55,000 inquiries and about 1,800 complaints about this industry. When looking for a trustworthy appliance repairman, BBB offers these tips: * Get recommendations from friends and family. If theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pleased with their repairman, most likely you will be too. You can also ask for recommendations from local realtors and rental property managers. * Request estimates from several appliance repair companies. Compare price, parts, labor and warranty. * Find out how long the appliance repair shop has been in business. * Get references and contact them. A reputable company will have no problem giving you this information. * Ask about the training

of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s technicians. They need to understand a variety of mechanical, electrical and electronic systems. * Find out if a company is a member of an association like the Organization of Repair Professionals. * Make sure the appliance repair company is bonded and insured as appropriate. * Ask the repairman for the old parts and ask why they failed. Most reputable repairmen will be happy to explain the work theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done. *Inquire about costs. Expect to pay for a typical service call. Additional parts and labor charges will apply if you hire the company for a repair, but many companies will deduct the service charge. * Get everything in writing, including cost, parts, warranty, etc. * Pay by credit card. Using a credit card can give you some recourse for shoddy repair work. Remember, most appliance repair companies charge by the hour. When you decide to call a repairman, make sure thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a clear path to the appliance which needs repaired. Be sure the item needing repaired is empty, i.e. no clothes in dryer or dishes in dishwasher. BBB can provide a list of BBB Accredited appliance repair companies and Business ProďŹ les on ones youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re considering. Visit www.bbb.org or call (937) 222-5825 or (800) 7765301.

Electricity Aggregation rates are above 90% GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Residents in Western Ohio communities of Bellefontaine, Greenville, Anna, Ansonia, Belle Center, Covington, DeGraff, Quincy, Wayne Lakes and West Milton are overwhelmingly participating in lower electricity supply rates negotiated through the recently approved community electricity aggregation programs. AGE (Affordable Gas + Electric), the consultant for the respective community aggregation programs, released the participation numbers for each community. These numbers reďŹ&#x201A;ect the participation levels at the conclusion of the initial opt-out period whereby residents received letters detailing the bulk electricity rate and terms. Residents could elect optout if they did not want to participate. Participation rates for the collective group averaged 94 percent overall. Communities such as Bellefontaine has participation rates of 97 percent, Greenville has 92 percent participation and Covington and Anna residents are participating at 95 percent. Many residents have already begun receiving letters from DP&L, the electricity delivery company in each community. Those letters will provide notice that residents will

be switching to Dynegy for their electricity supply. The letters are required notice of the switch to a competitive energy supplier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The letters from DP&L provide notice of the switch to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aggregation supplier, Dynegy. Consistent with the aggregation program, residents will continue to receive bills from DP&L, continue to be a customer of DP&L for delivery, continue to call DP&L for service or billing questions, etc. Nothing changes except the rate residents will pay for the actual electricity they useâ&#x20AC;? said Jeff Haarmann, Managing Partner of AGE. Haarmann further explained that the letters from DP&L are sometimes confusing because it mentions the â&#x20AC;&#x153;switch.â&#x20AC;? This is a normal part of the enrollment process to the new city-wide electricity aggregation rate. Per the Rules of Operation and Governance of the aggregation program, residents are able to participate in the program, leave the program, and re-enter the program, without penalty. Questions regarding the DP&L switch letters can be directed to AGE at (618) 203-8328 or residents can get answers to frequently asked questions at www. affordableelectricrates. com.

I should invest in a Flowbee Ryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World by Ryan Berry Managing Editor bluebagmedia.com

RYANofBERRY Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m the kind person MANAGING that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to ask for EDITOR help. It always seems like Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m imposing if I have to ask for help. Not to mention the feeling of uselessness for not knowing how to do something just because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never done it before. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a guy. We were born with an innate ability to do anything without needing to ask. In the contract for my man card there was a provision, albeit in ďŹ ne print, that stated I could lose my man card if I asked for help. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty sure that provision was in there. The contract looked like directions so I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really read it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a special contract for men only; just like directions to build anything or go anywhere, real men absorb the information by osmosis. We know everything we need to know just by touching the page (and looking at pictures). There is a caveat to the

NOMAD book launch set

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Book Launch Party for NOMAD, by local author Timothy W Carroll will be held May 20, 6 p.m., at 6956 OH121 Greenville. Go to timothywcarroll.wixsite.com/ nomad for additional details and to RSVP. You can attend in person, or join them for the live internet broadcast from 7-8 p.m. To join them on the web that night, simply go to the Facebook author page at Timothy W. Carroll.

Tri-County Board meets

TROY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services will meet April 19 at 6:45 p.m. in the Marianne Helmlinger Board Room, 1100 Wayne Street, Suite 4000, Troy.

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man card contract. If someone offers to help we are allowed to accept. It would be offensive if we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t and real men donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be offensive unless it includes spitting, adjusting or expelling intestinal gas. You Tube and Google Maps has been a godsend for people like me. We can get help without asking. If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ever been built or ďŹ xed, there is a You Tube video. When I had to change out my water pressure tank I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go running to ďŹ nd someone thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done it before. I went straight to You Tube, learned what I needed to do and bought extra tools (only because guys canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do a project unless we get to buy new tools â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sorry ladies; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the contract). It took me quite a bit longer than the 15-minute video, but I got it done (without leaks). The person who created Google Maps must have been a woman and actually read the man card contract. She got tired of her husband or signiďŹ cant other not stopping to ask for directions. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also why they use a womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voice to give the directions. I love that woman. She is the woman of my dreams. She doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait until I passed the exit to tell me I should have gotten off there. My family has been very busy over the past couple months and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve let some things go a little longer than

I would like. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just say my hair, what I have left, was getting a little shaggy. My youngest daughter and wife usually team up to cut my hair because I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel like paying to cut what little hair I have left. With our schedules it is has been difďŹ cult to get an appointment with either one of them. In order to keep my man card, I did the only logical thing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I decided to cut it myself. If you put one of the guide things on the clippers you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mess it up too much. I got out the clippers and went to work. I was hoping that my oldest daughter would offer to help or my wife would come home while I was in midhair cut and take over. I was nearing completion when my oldest ďŹ nally got off the couch and asked if I needed help. She

did some of the trim that I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see or reach. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when my wife and youngest daughter walked in. My plan was working to perfection. My wife offered to ďŹ nish the job and trim around my ears. My oldest decided she would ďŹ nish the job â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that was not part of the plan. She started working around my ear and I heard the one thing I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to hear â&#x20AC;&#x201C; OOOPS! She nearly threw the clippers across the room. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if my wife was trying to make me feel better, but she said she ďŹ xed the oops. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not 100 percent sure she was telling the truth. All three of my girls gathered around my head to look and I heard snickering. I think I need a Flowbee. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure it will work. It has â&#x20AC;&#x153;As Seen on TVâ&#x20AC;? on its package.

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Greenvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brandon Beyke signs to play baseball for Muskingum University GAYLEN BLOSSER

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GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GHS senior Brandon Beyke signed to play college baseball for the Muskingum Fighting Muskies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great opportunity,â&#x20AC;? said Beyke. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something you always dream about as a little kid, being able to go on and play after your high school career.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be more proud of him,â&#x20AC;? said Greenville varsity baseball coach Eric Blumenstock. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great kid. He has really worked his tail off every off season, every opportunity he has had. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Smart kid. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just great to see a kid like that move on and get his education and play some more baseball.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beyke, the son of James and Michelle Beyke is pleased to have the opportunity to play a year

of varsity high school baseball with his younger brother Tyler Beyke, a freshman starter for the Green Wave varsity baseball team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was really hoping going into the season that we would have that chance at least a couple of games,â&#x20AC;? Brandon said of playing with his brother Tyler. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been playing steadily so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just been a dream come true. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to have that memory with me for the rest of my life and it will be something to cherish.â&#x20AC;? The Fighting Muskies compete in the NCAA Division III Ohio Athletic Conference and stand at 9-12 through 21 games on the 2017 season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking forward to trying to be on the varsity team my freshman year,â&#x20AC;? Beyke said of his goals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a personal goal of mine.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really glad that I chose Muskingum,â&#x20AC;? continued Beyke. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their community is just like Greenville. It will feel just like home. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really happy with the coaches there, Coach (Gregg) Thompson and Coach (Mark) Walton. Great staff there. I got to meet some of the guys on an overnight stay. Great guys. They are looking to ďŹ ll up a lot of positions. Some of their outďŹ elders are seniors so there is a need. I hope to be playing there soon â&#x20AC;Ś starting.â&#x20AC;? The speedy starting centerďŹ elder has been a mainstay for the Wave, a four year varsity player with three years as a starter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;His greatest attribute is speed by far, especially playing in centerďŹ eld,â&#x20AC;? said Blumenstock. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anytime he gets on base heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a stolen base threat and he can go ďŹ&#x201A;ag it down in

(L-R) Chris Ward (GHS assistant coach), Tyler Beyke (brother), Michelle Beyke (mother), Brandon Beyke, James Beyke (father), Mark Ridgeway (GHS assistant coach) and Eric Blumenstock (GHS head baseball coach) (Gaylen Blosser photo)

the outďŹ eld with the best of them. So proud of the kid.â&#x20AC;? Beyke was quick to give thanks to those that have supported him over the years playing the game he loves.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I deďŹ nitely want to thank my parents for

sticking with me and supporting me with playing select baseball though all the summers, all the travel that they did,â&#x20AC;? said Beyke. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All my coaches. Coach Blumenstock, Coach Ward, Coach Ridgeway â&#x20AC;Ś and Coach Hackney, he was my summer coach

with a great group of guys.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a dream come true,â&#x20AC;? said Beykeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dad, Jim. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the years we put in down here. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun watching him be able to go to the next level and play the sport he loves to play. Proud of him.â&#x20AC;?

UCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Courtney Wise takes game to next level, signs with Trine BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

UNION CITY, Ind. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Union City Lady Indians Basketball all-time leading scorer Courtney Wise made it ofďŹ cial Wednesday afternoon, announcing she will be taking her game to the next level following graduation. The 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;1â&#x20AC;ł senior signed her letter of intent to play NCAA college hoops for the Division III Trine University Thunder. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am looking forward to continuing to play the sport I love, as well as, continuing my education,â&#x20AC;? Wise told The Ear-

ly Bird. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really felt good vibes when I visited the campus. It felt a lot like the Union City community and I am excited to be part of the Trine family and a successful basketball program!â&#x20AC;? In addition to basketball, Courtney will be majoring in Criminal Justice and Psychology â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which she hopes will give her a broad range of career opportunities following college graduating. Courtney deďŹ nitely left her mark on the court during her high school career at Union City â&#x20AC;&#x201C; breaking a number of records and helping her

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team to an an IHSAA Class 1A Runner-Up title this past season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Courtney was very successful at the high school level and we hope she can continue that success at the Division III level at Trine,â&#x20AC;? stated UC girls varsity head coach Sarah Black. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She (Courtney) has done a lot of things on the court for us,â&#x20AC;? Coach Black continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be just one player stepping in to replace her next seasonâ&#x20AC;Śit will take a team effort to try and ďŹ ll the void left by Courtney and our other three seniors without a doubt.â&#x20AC;? Courtneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents, John and Renae Wise, are both looking forward to making the long trips north to Angola, Ind. next season to watch their daughter in action. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am just at a loss for words of how proud we are of her,â&#x20AC;? Courtneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mom said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am ready for the season to start tomorrow!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;She has always went

Pictured seated are (L-R) Renae, Courtney and John Wise; Standing in back row are (L-R) Asst. Coach Neal Adams, Head Coach Sarah Black and Asst. Coach Keith Fields. (Clinton Randall photo)

the extra steps to reach her goalsâ&#x20AC;ŚI couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be more proud of all she has already accomplished,â&#x20AC;? her dad added. Courtney will be joining a team that ďŹ nished the 2016-17 season ranked #15 in the country â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with a 25-3 record â&#x20AC;&#x201C; winning the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic

Association (MIAA) conference and tournament championships. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Courtney has really improved and I know playing at the next level is going to be a challenge, but I know she can do it,â&#x20AC;? noted UC Lady Indians assistant coach Keith Fields. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She deďŹ nitely has her

work cutout for her, but with the work ethic and drive she has she can deďŹ nitely be successful,â&#x20AC;? added UC assistant coach Neal Adams. For more about the Trine University womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball program, visit the athletics website at trinethunder.com

Bradfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tatyana Cotrell signs with Capital University softball BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

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BRADFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bradford senior Tatyana Cotrell signed Monday night to play softball for the Capital University Lady Crusaders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very excited,â&#x20AC;? said Cotrell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to strive to do my best pitching and catching, work hard and hopefully go to the college world series. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s smart, she understands the game really well,â&#x20AC;? said Bradford Coach Shon Shaffer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She is one of my girls that you can go to and she actually understands what the coaches are trying to accomplish.â&#x20AC;? Cotrell, the daughter of Shawn and Angie Cotrell plans to study nursing with hopes of working at Dayton Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital after graduation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have multiple hospitals where I can split my terms for my clinics,â&#x20AC;?

(Front Row L-R) Shawn Cotrell (father), Tatyana Cotrell, Angie Cotrell (mother). (Back Row L-R) Lee Meyers (travel ball coach), Corey Cotrell (brother) and Shon Shaffer (Bradford softball coach) (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Cotrell said of the Columbus hospitals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to go work at Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when I ďŹ nish.â&#x20AC;? The NCAA D-III Capital University located in Columbus, Ohio competes in the Ohio Athletic Conference. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Capital is a good ďŹ t for Tator, a level that she can compete at and the league that Capital is in,â&#x20AC;? said

Shaffer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have picked a better place to play.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tator being our number one pitcher this year, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s smart, she understands how to set up batters and pitch around good hitters and stuff like that,â&#x20AC;? added Shaffer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is deďŹ nitely her strong suit.â&#x20AC;?

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Bradfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mandi Bates signs to play basketball at Ohio Northern BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

BRADFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bradford senior Mandi Bates signed to playing basketball for the Ohio Norther University Lady Polar Bears while continuing her education. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen to a better kid,â&#x20AC;? said Bradford Coach Patrick McKee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To watch her hard work both on the court and off the court, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really rewarding to see because I really believe we live in a society right now of instant gratiďŹ cation and in the real world itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not like that at all.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;For someone like her to show that hard work over four years does pay

off and she can get to that level,â&#x20AC;? added McKee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not only rewarding to her and to her family, but also to these other kids that see that hard work did pay off even though it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen overnight.â&#x20AC;? Bates, the daughter of Michelle and Curtis Enis plans to further her education with a major in business. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I visited I checked out their business building because thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m majoring in and I really liked it,â&#x20AC;? said Bates. Bates, the last link to the 2013-14 Lady Railroaders record setting 20 win season and Sectional Champions was ďŹ rst off

the bench as a freshman on a team starting ďŹ ve seniors including her sister Bree Bates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was really amazing â&#x20AC;Ś all of those older girls, seniors, were leaders to me and sisters to me,â&#x20AC;? shared Bates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They shaped me into the person that I was and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why I was so successful.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;She is very driven,â&#x20AC;? said McKee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All she wanted to do her freshman year was play with her sister and she outworked every single kid.â&#x20AC;? Bates high school career includes scoring her 1,000th point her senior season in a game on the road at Miami East.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am really going to try and get my 1,000 points again in college,â&#x20AC;? Bates said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really good goal to set and just help continue on the tradition of winning and go far in tournaments for them.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have both a JV and a varsity team,â&#x20AC;? Bates said of the ONU program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it is going to push me even harder to get on the varsity team. They just lost a real good guard so I am hoping I could pick up hers spot.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love the way she got into the attack this year,â&#x20AC;? concluded McKee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now willing to play the physical game this year and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really going to

(Front Row L-R) Curtis Enis (father), Mandi Bates, Michelle Enis (mother). (Back Row L-R) Patrick McKee (Bradford varsity girls coach) and Dave McFeely (Bradford assistant girls coach) (Gaylen Blosser photo)

help her. She ďŹ ts in well to the ONU system, being

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BRADFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bradford senior Olivia Hart signed Monday night to play softball for Sinclair Community College. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it is going to be a great experience,â&#x20AC;? said Hart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really excited for it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a whole different level.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Olivia is a great player, a great student,â&#x20AC;? said Sinclair Coach Steve Beachler. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just looking for those types of players to keep moving the program forward.â&#x20AC;? Hart, the daughter of Eric and Kathy Hart plans to study Business at Sinclair while taking her softball skills to the next level. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fast â&#x20AC;Ś fast, fast, fast. I told her because she is fast she can go play anywhere,â&#x20AC;? said Bradford Coach Shon Shaffer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She chose Sinclair and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a ďŹ t for her, but that girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fast. She can run down

Greenville Softball senior Alli Hill (right center), with her mother Cindi Hill (far right), father Ronnie Hill (left center) and brother Keaton (far left). (Clinton Randall photo)

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anything.â&#x20AC;? Sinclair Coach Steve Beachler has had an eye on Hart for the past two years and has plans for Hartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s speed in the Lady Spartan Pride outďŹ eld. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deďŹ nitely going to be in the hunt for a starting outďŹ eld spot for us next year,â&#x20AC;? said Beachler. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are always looking for players with great abil-

ity, speed and love for the game. Olivia is certainly one of them.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can just tell that she has passion for the game,â&#x20AC;? added Beachler. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what you have to have to play at the college level. She goes all out, she plays all out and with the passion and ability. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do great for us.â&#x20AC;?

Greenvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Justin Brown signs to play football for Indiana Wesleyan University BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Greenville senior Justin Brown recently signed to play football for the Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats football team. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m deďŹ nitely excited â&#x20AC;Ś ready to go,â&#x20AC;? said Brown. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always loved football, my favorite sport of all time. Just to have the opportunity to take it to the next level, I am deďŹ nitely excited and ready to go.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Really proud of him and all the hard work and dedication he has put in here,â&#x20AC;? said Greenville football coach Aaron Shaffer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know that he will be successful at the next level both athletically and academically.â&#x20AC;? Brown, the son of Mart and Kathy Brown plans to study exercise science to become a physicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We took a visit at Indiana Wesleyan I felt at home,â&#x20AC;? stated Brown. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the coaches were the same faith and Christ centered â&#x20AC;Ś the whole community. I just love that about the program there so I can continue to grow not only as a football player but also spiritually and physically as well.â&#x20AC;? Brown earned second team all-GWOC North

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GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; At the conclusion of Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 17-1 victory over visiting Vandalia-Butler, Greenville Softball senior player Alli Hill signed her letter of intent to take the ďŹ eld next season at Trine University. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s catcher is a senior this year, so I have a great chance at earning my position as a catcher next year,â&#x20AC;? Hill said. Alli says her main goal as a member of the Thunder softball program is to play all four years. She plans on majoring in Physical Therapy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which she

hopes will help her land a career in the PT ďŹ eld following college graduation. Hill has been a fouryear starter for the Lady Wave Softball program, the last two season behind the plate as catcher. She has been a key component in the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s continued success â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both on the ďŹ eld and at bat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She will be a great addition to a very successful program,â&#x20AC;? explained Greenville Softball head coach Jerrod Newland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They (Trine University) are at the peek of their success right now and she will be a valuable asset, with

being able to play multiple positions.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hanes last week, Hill today and Shaffer on Fridayâ&#x20AC;Śjust proud of the kids and the program,â&#x20AC;? added Coach Newland about the LWSB seniors signing to play college softball. Hill will join a team (Trine) currently ranked sixth in the national in D-III softball with a head coach, Don Danklefsen, who recently surpassed his 400th career win with the program. Learn more about the Trine University softball program at www.trinethunder.com/sports/sball

Greenville LWSB JV run-rules Tippecanoe BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

(Front Row L-R) Mart Brown (father), Justin Brown, Kathy Brown (Mother), (Back Row L-R) Landin Brown (brother), Aaron Shaffer (Greenville football coach) and Shawn McGuire (brother) (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Division honors in both his junior and senior seasons playing for the Green Wave. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a leader by example,â&#x20AC;? Shaffer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a leader vocally, and to have a kid like Justin come into your program is deďŹ nitely going to be a plus for those guys.â&#x20AC;?

IWU Coach Jordan Langs sees Brown playing several positions for the Widlcats including inside and outside linebacker or a safety-linebacker hybrid. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had an opportunity to talk to the coaches,â&#x20AC;? said Brown. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel at home. They really made me feel welcome. It just felt right.

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Lady Wave JV soft ball team battled through a slow start in a game with the Tippecanoe Lady Red Devils to run rule the visitors 13-1 in ďŹ ve innings of play. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are a lot of those young kids that have some talent,â&#x20AC;? Greenville JV Coach Laura Swigart said of her team following the win. The game remained scoreless after two innings of play bringing the Lady Devils to the plate in the

top of the third. Caitlin Christman kept the visitors off the board in the top of the third bringing GHS to the plate in the bottom of the inning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It deďŹ nitely started on the defensive end,â&#x20AC;? said Swigart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Caitlin Christman did a great job on the mound. Keeps the ball low. Had a lot of ground ball outs which is what the name of the game is. We made the plays defensively. Chloe Sowry and Megan Johnson both did a good job behind the plate.â&#x20AC;? The Lady Wave exploded for nine third in-

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Greenville Concert Choir will perform at OMEA event GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School Concert Choir has earned the right to perform at the Ohio Music Educators Association (OMEA) State Choral Contest at Tippecanoe High School in Tipp City on April 21 at 8:20 p.m. The concert choir under the direction of Chelsea Whirledge will perform Cantar!, Three Madrigals

and Ezekiel Saw the Wheel. Family and friends are encouraged to attend the free event to support the students and the music program at Greenville High School. The Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) is the principal organization in Ohio promoting music education in elementary and secondary schools as

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Free fishing in Ohio set for May 6-7 COLUMBUS – Ohio is known for its world-class fishing, and on May 6-7, state residents are invited to take part in the annual free fishing weekend, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohio’s Free Fishing Days are open to all Ohio residents and extend to all of Ohio’s public waters, including Lake Erie and the Ohio River. This is the only weekend all year that does not require anyone 16-years-old or older to obtain a fishing license. The ODNR Division of Wildlife’s six fish hatcheries stocked more than 54 million

sport fish in public waters in 2016, including walleye, saugeye, steelhead, rainbow trout, brown trout, muskellunge, channel catfish, blue catfish and hybrid striped bass, which will provide opportunities for more than 1.3 million Ohio anglers. Ohio State Parks is also offering a camping discount during Ohio’s Free Fishing Days. Campers can receive a 20 percent off discount May 6-7 by using the promotion code 17ANGLER. The Free Fishing Days weekend offers Ohioans of all ages the chance to experience the fun of catching a fish. Anglers 16 years and

older are required to have a valid fishing license to take fish, frogs or turtles from Ohio waters when not fishing on Ohio’s free fishing weekend. An Ohio resident fishing license is only $19 a year for residents. Fishing licenses are available at participating agents and wildohio.gov. The sales of fishing licenses, along with the Sport Fish Restoration (SFR) program, continue to fund the ODNR Division of Wildlife’s fish management operations. No state tax dollars are used for these activities. These are userpay, user-benefit programs.

ODA launches 2017 Ag is Cool contest REYNOLDSBURG – The Ohio Department of Agriculture recently announced it will begin accepting entries for the 2017 “Agriculture is Cool!” Creative Expression Contest. Children enrolled in school or home schooled in Ohio during the 2016-2017 academic year have until June 5, 2017 to capture their personal interpretation of why Ohio agriculture is cool for their chance to win prizes, including tickets to the Ohio State Fair. “Ag is Cool!” entries, which can include an original video, photograph, drawing or painting, will be judged in the following

age categories. One winner from each age group and category will be chosen: Grades K-2: Photography, Drawing or Painting Grades 3-5: Video, Photography, Drawing or Painting Grades 6-8: Video, Photography, Drawing or Painting Grades 9-12: Video, Photography, Drawing or Painting Entries will be judged by a panel that may include representatives from the Ofﬁce of Governor John Kasich, the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the Ohio State Fair and professionals in the areas of video

GHS to host annual Senior Citizens Day lunch GREENVILLE – Greenville High School will host its annual Senior Citizens Day Luncheon from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 2. The event is sponsored by the Greenville High School’s Student Council and Varsity G as well as Brookdale Greenville. Darke County senior citizens are invited to attend,

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UNION CITY, Ind. – With prom night only a week away, the Union City High School SADD club organized a mock crash Thursday afternoon in hopes to remind students to celebrate smart. Students in grades 7-12 got a ﬁrst-hand look at the deadly consequences of bad decisions on prom night, or any other night for that matter. The deadly crash scene involved four students in a scenario of drunk driving, in which a passenger of the ﬁrst vehicle was killed and the impaired driver was taken to jail by the Union City Indiana Police Department. The Union City Indiana Fire Department worked to extricate the two seriously injured patients from the second vehicle, one of which was critical and needed to be airlifted by CareFlight from the scene. The Randolph County Coroner and local funeral home were also on scene to investigate and remove the deceased passenger. The students then heard from Laura Seger – a mother’s heartbroken story of loosing her son Joey in an automobile crash caused by an impaired driver. “Things like this do happen here in smalltown Union City and we want the kids to know that taking risks put them and others in danger,” said SADD club advisor Samantha Klaus. “This mock crash makes it a little more real – seeing classmates being involved,” she added. The SADD club has several other events planned for next week, leading up to prom night on Apr. 22, including the traditional “prom promise” to celebrate sober. “This program helps drive home the importance of making good decisions and just how quickly your life can change by just making one bad choice,” UCHS principal Aaron Black

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Soldiers demonstrate ﬁring by rank as a part of the daily infantry presentations.

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 Coppess. On April 19, 6 p.m., join a naturalist to see what’s blooming at Coppess Nature Sanctuary located on Young Road, one half mile south of St. Rt. 47 between Ansonia and Union City.

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sible, see various shooting positions, and understand the amazing skill it took to be a sharpshooter in the Union Army. The presentation will also include an extremely telling speed demonstration comparing a repeating rifle to a standard issue musket. Lastly, artillery men will demonstrate each man’s specific tasks in the cannon firing process, show the tools and implements used, and describe the different types of projectiles used during the war. The

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Y’s Daddy, Daughter Dance is April 22 DARKE COUNTY – The YMCA of Darke County is excited to announce the second annual Daddy & Daughter Dance will held April 22 at their Greenville branch. Don’t miss this opportunity for dads and daughters of all ages to spend some quality time together! Join them for dancing, games, prizes, pictures and more. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the last song played at 8 p.m.

Pre-sale tickets are $10 for dad + 1 daughter, $12 for dad + multiple daughters. Tickets can be purchased at the Y. Tickets at the door will also be available for $12 or $15. Tickets are limited so get yours today! Come and join us and help make this dance fun and exciting! The Daddy & Daughter dance will include dancing (of course) with a live DJ, light snacks, games, a photography area for portraits, and a raﬄe with some fabulous prizes. Prizes include a variety of themed gift baskets,

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Food Preservation Workshop planned GREENVILLE – Gardeners and other lovers of fresh produce are often interested in extending the season’s bounty by learning more about home-preserving fruits and vegetables. Now they can, by attending a free “Food Preservation Workshop” presented by Ohio State University Extension, Darke County, 603 Wagner Ave., Green-

ville. There will be four sessions to the workshop: May 23 - Canning Basics; June 20 – Freezing Basics; July 18 – Pickles; and Aug. 15 – Canning Meat & Soup. Each session is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. All sessions are free. Class size is limited to 20 people. The workshop focuses on the basics of home

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Rolls named Poultry Days Parade Marshals VERSAILLES – Larry and Joan (Bulcher) Roll consider it an honor to be selected as Parade Marshals for the 2017 Poultry Days Parade. Versailles Poultry Days has always been a part of their lives. Both were born and raised in the Versailles area and are graduates of Versailles High School. Larry grew up on the turkey farm started by his parents, Wayne and Lois Roll, in 1945. He returned to Versailles following graduation from Miami University in 1969 to join his parents and his brother Jim as co-owner and manager at Roll Turkey Farm. After graduation he also served in the US Army Reserves. Larry was on the board of directors of the Ohio Poultry Association and represented Ohio to the National Turkey Federation for several years. Joan graduated from Miami with a BS in Education in 1970 and later earned a Masters in Education from Wright State University. She taught English at Covington High School for one year and then began substitute teaching while starting a family. In 1984, she took a position as library media specialist with Ansonia Schools until 1994 when she took a similar position at Versailles Schools. While at Versailles, Joan was instrumental in automating the libraries in three school buildings, and then in 2010 helping to consolidate all books from four buildings into the library at the new Versailles School before retiring in 2011. While

working, she was a member of the Ohio Educational Library Media Association. Through the years Larry has dedicated time to many boards and committees in the Versailles community. Those organizations include director and president of the Versailles Swimming Pool, Versailles Development Association board of directors, Little League baseball coach and Versailles Athletic Boosters. Additionally, Larry was a member of the Versailles Poultry Days committee for many years serving as chairman in 1988 and then as president of Heritage Park board. Following retirement from Roll Turkey Farm in 2004, Larry was as an EMT on the Versailles Life Squad and spent nine years as a substitute teacher in Darke County Schools. He served on the Wayne HealthCare board of directors and was chairman of that board in 2015. He is a member of Lions, Eagles, K of C, and American Legion. In recent years he has made four mission trips to Haiti. Currently, he is a director on the board of the Wyandot Mutual Insurance Company. Larry now enjoys time with family, golﬁng, gardening, reﬁnishing furniture, traveling, and exercising at the YMCA. Joan was a founding member of the Versailles Handicrafters Club and also a founding member of Friends of Worch Memorial Public Library. She currently participates in the monthly meetings

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of the Lunch Bunch and Bookends book clubs at Worch Library where she also volunteers and attends monthly knitting sessions. Spare time is spent with family, reading, knitting, walking, going to the YMCA, and traveling. The Rolls are members of St. Denis Catholic Church where Larry is an usher. He has been on the Worship Committee and Joan served on the For the Harvest Cluster planning committee. Their children and grandchildren are their pride and joy. Jennifer and Jared Walters and children, Mara and Nicholas, live near West Milton. Andrea and Nathan Subler and children, Samantha and Jacob, live in West Chester, and Shawn lives in Glendale, CA. Larry and Joan encourage everyone to support the Versailles community by attending the Poultry Days festivities on June 9-11. The 66th annual festival theme is “Poultry Days Eggstravaganza.” Please visit the website www.versaillespoultrydays.com for event details and schedules.

Coach Holtz speaks at BBBS fundraiser SIDNEY – Legendary football coach Lou Holtz will be in Sidney, April 27, as the keynote speaker for a fundraising event to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke counties. All proceeds from the event benefit the organization. The Game Plan for Financial Success is sponsored by Eikenberry Retirement Planning in Sidney and in addition to Holtz, will feature some of the nation’s top financial and retirement advisors. “If you want to be educated on retirement planning at any level, you’ll want to attend this event,” John Eikenberry, president of Eikenberry Retirement Planning, said. “The experts participating on the panel at this event can help you make

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informed decisions about retirement planning and answer your questions about retirement.” Tickets for the event are $25. The event will be held in the Sidney High School auditorium. For tickets, visit www. Ohio2017.com.

Peace ofﬁcer training begins at Edison State

PIQUA – The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy at Edison State Community College is now accepting applications for the approximately 21-week program that will prepare students for a career in law enforcement. “The job market is alive and well,” said Joseph Mahan, Commander of the Basic Peace Officer Academy at Edison State. “On average, we’re receiving two to three job notifications per week.” Students of the program will meet for six days each week beginning in July and, upon successful completion, will graduate from the program in December. The curriculum

of the program is certified by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) and covers all aspects of law enforcement training including administration, firearms, subject control, and investigation. Completed applications must be received by June 9. Per new State of Ohio regulations, applicants are required to pass a physical assessment on either June 8 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or June 9 from 12-4 p.m. The fall academy will begin July 10 and conclude Dec. 15. For more information or to apply, contact Veronica French at vfrench@edisonohio.edu or call (937) 778-7865.

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Here we are, first quarter of 2017 behind us. The weather is improving, and many of us are out and about watching sports activities, gardening, doing yard work, spring cleaning, and more. Staying strong and healthy helps you to do all of these and live to tell about it the next day. It has been my experience with clients that season changes are typically the time when injuries happen: back pain from weeding, shoveling, moving boxes; sore knees from getting the garden ready; shoulder discomfort from cutting the grass. Can you prevent these problems and still get the work done? Staying active all year round, including strength training, is one of the best things you can do to keep your joints healthy. As we

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Rod Saylor, Bruce Mikesell and Howie Schaefer; Darke County Fish and Game Association board members (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Darke County Fish and Game ‘Family Day 2017’ set GAYLEN BLOSSER

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Darke County Fish and Game Association is holding Family Day 2017 including its Kids Fishing Derby, Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine on the club’s grounds located south of New Madison. “It’s open to the public,” said Rod Saylor, Fish and Game member. “There will be a small fishing tournament for the children, door prizes, food and everybody is welcome.” “The Division of Wildlife will be there from Ohio with their boat check and their aquatic checks,” added Saylor. “We’ll also have the Division of Wildlife from Ohio … we’ll have the archery trailer there.” Two stocked fishing ponds, pistol and rifle ranges, an archery range, primitive camping, three miles of hiking trails, horse riding trails, swimming and hunting make up the more than 90-acre Fish and Game Club facilities. “Everybody is welcome,” Saylor stated. “It’s a kid’s oriented day, but the adults are all welcome. Just come down and have a good time, look the place over and en-

joy our facilities. It will be open for everybody.” “We encourage family participation,” said board member Bruce Mikesell. “It’s a family friendly club.” The Family Day includes fishing in a stocked pond, free lunch, free bait, a prize for every participant and a 50/50 raffle. “We went to the division of wildlife for grant money,” said Chairman of the Board, Howie Schaefer. “We’re dumping in almost $2,000-worth of fish for this event and it’s open to get kids outdoors.” “We give prizes away. There will be gifts for the kids. Usually we do the largest fish, the smallest fish, most fish, ugliest fish, it doesn’t matter,” Schaefer said with a chuckle. “It’s a great thing for the children,” added Mikesell. “We generally have anywhere from 60 to 70 kids … 98 last year children.” Darke County Fish and Game memberships are available for $25 per family for a year’s membership. Memberships may be purchased at any Farmers State Bank, New Madison Mini Mart, by mail or at the club. “Get involved,” said Mikesell.

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EUM Church expects large numbers CLINTON RANDALL

STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE - For the first time ever, EUM Church is combining all five worship services into one this Easter Sunday. Expecting nearly a couple of thousand people to gather in attendance, the church needed to find a bigger “sanctuary” - the Greenville High School gym. “We are expecting around 1,800 people and thought the gym was our best bet,” explained Lead

Pastor Jeff Harper. The special one-service is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. at the high school. As an added bonus during the Easter Sunday worship, an inspirational artist is expected to be canvas painting. “We are excited to have all our church together at one service,” said Harper. “We are hoping that people will invite their family and friends to join us.” Learn more about the Easter Sunday one-service and EUM Church at eumchurch.org

GREENVILLE – Pets, companion and domesticated animals, have had an advocate in Darke County since 1953. With a mission to assist and protect unwanted and abused animals and educate the public on proper care, the Darke County Humane Society (DCHS) is an integral part of the community. They try to work with owners to resolve issues, but if no solution can be found DCHS will prosecute abuse/neglect cases. However, as a non-proﬁt agency, DCHS receives no governmental funds to operate and relies solely on donations, fundraisers and grants. On April 22, DCHS will hold its ninth annual Charity Dinner Auction at PAWS Bingo Hall, 848 Martin St., Greenville. The spaghetti dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. and is a $10 donation. The live and silent auction begins at 6:30 p.m. This year’s guest auctioneer is Rich Edwards. DCHS has a large variety of donations including a Florida trip, Myrtle Beach get-away, Disney World Hopper passes, autographed sports memora-

bilia, original artwork and more. Judy Francis, DCHS president, said wine, beer and soft drinks will be available and a good time is guaranteed. Funds from this event support DCHS’s general fund, but according to Francis all of its programs beneﬁt. One of their newest programs is receiving new life thanks to a partnership with the city of Greenville. City council recently approved matching funds with DCHS to provide the Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) program in a portion of the city overrun by feral cats. TNR has already been used in the city and other Darke County communities with great results. The program helps control colonies and effectively reduces feral cat populations over a period of time. The program does as its name implies by trapping, neutering and returning the cats to the area where they were trapped. They are also vaccinated. Francis believes TNR is a far better approach than Trap & Kill, which she says is “not actually an effective solution.” Eliminating a colony of cats creates new issues, such as an increased population of mice. The increase in mice is an attrac-

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tive food source and a new colony of cats will soon form. “Then you are back to square one,” she said. “The best answer is a controlled population that will decline through attrition with controlled births and contained disease potential,” said Francis. The average outdoor cat will live approximately 2-4 years. “I want to thank Greenville for making a fantastic decision,” she said. “Teaming up with us is the thing that works. It’s the only thing that will work. I’m proud of Greenville.” TNR is a not a one and done, but a continual process to ﬁnd new cats in the colony that have not be treated. Francis pointed out that change is not im-

mediate, but the reality is residents will begin to see improvements within a year. You can assist DCHS in several ways. First, is participating in the Charity Auction Dinner on April 22. Volunteers are also needed in all areas of DCHS, including the shelter where they house 30-40 cats, 5-12 dogs and another 15-20 sick or injured dogs on a daily basis. DCHS has approximately 25-30 volunteers that strong supporters of the organization, but more are always needed. “We never have enough,” said Francis. For more information how you can help, TNR or fundraisers, call DCHS at 548-1009.

Librarians taking ‘baby steps’ toward restoration project SUSAN HARTLEY

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GREENVILLE – Admitting they’re “just taking baby steps,” two Greenville Public Library employees have been researching the early days of the historical building in hopes of a future restoration of the inside to its original color palette. What started out as a simple request from their manager, librarians Rachel Brock and Jonell Haupt were asked to come up with a new paint scheme for the library’s second ﬂoor computer lab. The two thought it would be interesting to see what colors were original to the library, so they began researching old photos, news articles and other historical documents about the 1903 structure. “We wanted it to blend,” said Brock of the computer lab colors. “And not have to redo” when and if the entire library is restored to its original color patterns in the future. After researching and deciding to go with similar colors found in some old photos, which match some colors featured in the library’s original stained glass windows, the two consulted with a local Sherwin Williams consultant. Soon, the computer lab walls and trim will feature Frosty Glade (a green/blue color), Casual

Elegance (beige) and Azalea Leaf (dark blue/gray). “It’s a dream of ours to someday see it back to its original design,” Haupt said, noting she and Brock will continue their research in order to one day approach the library board with a preliminary restoration plan. “We would have to bring in a professional preservationist,” Brock admits, to be able to restore some of the library’s features, for example original Egyptian murals decorating top portions of the walls on the second floor – which have been covered. The library is a BeauxArts style structure popular from 1885-1920, with the middle section constructed in 1903. A wing was added on each side of the original structure during 2007-08. Greenville Public Library has an interesting history. In 1889, the superintendent of Greenville City Schools, Professor F. Gillman Cromer raised $75 toward the purchase of a Free School Library, which was located in a room in the original East School building. In 1892, it was moved to the first floor of the G.A.R. Hall on West Fifth Street. By 1901, the need for a free-standing library became evident, and according to a historical timeline of the library, a “commission sought aid from Mr. (Andrew) Carnegie.”

Librarians Rachel Brock, left, and Jonell Haupt have chosen Frosty Glade to be one of three new paint colors for the Greenville Library’s computer room. (Susan Hartley photo)

Carnegie was a Scottish-American businessman and philanthropist who supported the construction of more than 2,500 libraries between 1893 and 1929. When asked to support the construction of a public library in Greenville, Ohio, Carnegie initially said he would donate $15,000 if the city would provide the site and a minimum of $2,000 per year for upkeep of the library. It soon became evident that the commission would need more money than Carnegie originally pledged, so they requested $10,000 more from the wealthy businessman. He obliged, donating a total $25,000 toward the project. Local businessman

Henry St. Clair also is a prominent ﬁgure in the construction of the city’s library, donating both money and furnishings. One of the photos Haupt and Brock found is a black and white image of East school children lined up to pass books from the East Fifth Street location a couple blocks to the new library. According to Brock and Haupt, a copy of the Bible was the ﬁrst book to be brought inside the new library. Old letters found in the genealogy department of the library also tell a history of the dedication of the building and describe its furnishings, as well as other details that may come in handy with a restoration project.

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Gutters can save on water damage Houses with properly installed and maintained gutters will decrease the likelihood of wood rot to your home’s sofﬁts, fascia, caulking or paint. Plus, moving water away from your home is healthy for your foundation.

There are several types of gutters on the market. Aluminum gutters are low maintenance and come in a variety of colors to accent your home. They are the most common gutter product used today in the United States. They never

Give your roof a little tender, loving care A roof gets more abuse from the elements and debris than any other part of a building. Debris has a tendency to hold water that will ruin your roof over time, remove all debris behind vents, pipes, pitch pans, etc. Preventative maintenance will help your roof last longer, saving you money. Inspect your roof after a storm or excessive wind storms. Use a blower to remove leaf or debris buildup. Keep all gutters free of debris to avoid build-up. Make sure all downspouts are draining properly. Check for loose gutters and re-attach. Prime and paint

any rust spots. Consider investing in gutter covers. Poorly attached ﬂashing can lead to blow-offs and leaks. Remove all caulking and sealants that are weather damaged and repair or replace. Trim back overhanging branches. Fallen trees should be removed from your roof. Consider removing dead trees before they damage your home. Remove debris build up, especially algae from your shingles. Keep an eye out for loose, raised or worn shingles. Check the mortar around chimneys and repair if necessary. If there is one loose shingle there are likely more.

rust or need to be painted and the come in many color options. Copper gutters add elegance and class to your home. They are incredibly durable, which makes it a sound choice for parts of construction that are subject to excessive wear and tear or signiﬁcant rainfall. Although a bit more expensive than other options, they are longer lasting and will not need to be repainted or resealed. Steel gutters are strong, durable, long-lasting and can withstand a variety of weather conditions. Their durability make them more resistant to damage from hail, ice and snow. Steel gutters also resist damage from other sources such as ladders or heavy branches. Vinyl gutters will not rust and are easy to cut to size for any home. They weigh very little; making them easy to install. They do not rust nor require painting and they are the lowest cost gutters. Be sure to keep them cleaned out as leaves and debris can clog them.

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and new varieties available are: Chocolate Cherry Tomatoes, multiple varieties of cucumbers, problano peppers, cauliflower, Red Brandywine tomatoes, coleus plants, spider plants, Wandering Jew plants, and lots more. Prices for this year’s greenhouse are: hanging baskets, $15; flats (36), $18; half a flat (18), $11; flats (18), $35; half flat (9), $19;3- pack annuals, $2; geranium (4” pot), $2.50 each; all small potted plants are $2.50 each. Payment may be made with cash or checks, as

well as credit/debit cards. Have a hanging basket(s) or floral arrangement? Bring it on in and we will fill it with our flowers. The greenhouse will be open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11:30 am to 5 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., The greenhouse will be closed on Sundays. The greenhouse is located behind Greenville High School, 100 Green Wave Way, Greenville - or just follow the signs. Questions? Call (937) 548-4188 ext. 1150.

Fix that unsightly hole in the wall While your walls can suffer from everyday living, repairing drywall can be an easy fix if you have a little patience and the proper tools. Nicks, dings and dents – Cut off any raised debris with a razor blade so it’s completely smooth. Using a drywall knife, smooth a pre-mixed spackling compound over the dent or hole and let it dry for about 15 minutes. Lightly sand the area, apply another thin coat and sand again until the spot is totally smooth. Then, apply paint for a completed look. Cracks – Long, skinny cracks aren’t as scary as they look, usually the result of the house flexing or settling and forming around windows and doors that were installed too tightly. To fix, get all of the loose debris out of the crack with a utility knife or flathead screw-

driver. Next, apply a drywall compound into the crack to hold it together and prevent it from cracking again. Let it dry and apply a second coat. After the area is dry, it’s ready to be sanded and painted. Small to medium holes – If the hole is more than a few inches wide, you’ll need a drywall patch. Cut a square of repair drywall two inches larger than the hole. With a utility knife, score the front of the drywall, then snap it back and cut the back for a perfectly smooth-edged piece. Next, outline the piece over the hole in the wall with a pencil and then cut the existing drywall along the lines with a drywall saw. Screw two pieces of thin wood inside the hole at the top and bottom. Place the patch over the hole and screw it in, making sure the heads of each screw

are below the surface for an even ﬁnish. Apply a square of drywall mesh, which is sticky on one side, over the patch. This will help bond the patch to the wall. You’re now ready to spackle, using a pre-mixed wet drywall applied in three thin coats. Let it dry, sand it down and apply another two coats to make it nice and smooth. Large holes – Repairing large patches due to water damage or another issue is just a bigger, longer process of ﬁxing a smaller hole. Instead of using nailer boards, cut out a square or rectangle from one stud to the next stud, and then screw the large patch into the studs. Use joint tape instead of drywall mesh, then just apply two to three coats of compound and lightly sand in between each one.

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If the only thing you want to do after opening your closet is to shut the door again, it’s time for an overhaul. You don’t have to be a neat freak to create and keep a functional, tidy closet space. It just takes some planning and tough love. Consciously purge – Go through everything oneby-one and donate or sell what no longer flatters or fits you or you don’t love wearing. Be ruthless. A closet filled only with

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If you are anxiously awaiting the growing season, use your time wisely by planning your upcoming spring garden now. Select your site – Whether planting vegetables, herbs or flowers, you should consider these factors: Sunlight – select a space that receives an ample amount of sunlight. While some leafy vegetables thrive with less light, most flowering plants need at least six hours of sunlight a day. Water availability – Although some rely on rain to irrigate their gardens, make sure yours is near a reliable water source, like a spigot or hose. Proximity to trees – Give your garden a fighting chance by placing your plants 20-40 feet away from trees. Not only do trees cast speckled shadows, but they also compete with plants for water and nutrients. How will your garden grow? – If you are unable to find enough gardening space, here are a couple other ways you can grow a garden. Raised bed garden – Unlike traditional garden beds, raised beds can be elevated anywhere from six inches to two feet off the ground. By filling raised beds with nutrient-rich soil and fresh compost, you will be able to grow carrots, cabbage and other deep-rooting plants with ease. Container garden – If you live in a small apartment or condominium, you can exercise your green thumb by creating container gardens. With a healthy smattering of soil, sunlight and water, you can grow juicy tomatoes, sweet strawberries or spicy peppers virtually anywhere. Choose your seeds – Research what grows best in your region. Ask your friends and neighbors about their past gardening experiences. Which plants thrive in their gardens? The more information you have, the

more success you will have. Plan it on paper – Prevent overcrowding your garden by mapping it out on paper ﬁrst. Create a rough outline by noting nearby trees, shrubs and possible garden pathways. Fill in the vacant space with rows of vegetables, herbs and ﬂowers, leaving enough room in between for each plant to grow. Use a garden calendar to keep track of everything from planting dates to everyday tasks.

Ladybugs attend Hosta College in Piqua You can plan the PIQUA – Hosta College dama, Learn, Explore and 2017 was held at the Up- Grow the Top 12 Herbs and garden of your dreams per Valley Career Center in Piqua on March 17 and 18 with four members of the Ladybug Garden Club attending. Sessions attended were What is New in Hosta for 2017, Hosta 101, Hydrangea’s, Make America Beautiful Again, How to Compete in a Hosta Show, Creating a Japanese Koke-

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Eat fresh vegetables with a raised garden Did you know? Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C, with one medium tomato providing 40 percent of the recommended daily amount. Maybe you want a garden, but don’t want a lot of the hassle. There a beneﬁts to having a raised garden. A raised garden is an excellent way to grow plants, especially if you are new to gardening. This type of garden raises your plants to a more comfortable height, making it easier to plant, inspect and care for.

TSC Farmers Market slated GREENVILLE – Tractor Supply Company is looking for farmers, crafters and artisans to sell their homemade and homegrown goods at its spring Farmers Market scheduled for May 13. Collectors, crafters and growers with interests in everything from homemade crafts and candles to baked goods, carvings, ﬂowers and produce are encouraged to sign up. To register, vendors can visit TSCEventPartners. com or visit their Tractor Supply store. Nonproﬁt organizations are also encouraged to register. During the Farmers Market on May 13, vendors will be able showcase their goods, free of charge, in areas near the storefront.

It also allows you to better control nutrition of the soil by creating a barrier between the bed and natural soil. You can plant earlier in the spring because the sun warms the bed faster than the ground. By using cloth or netting, it’s easy to control pests, temperature and moisture. A raised garden also provides drainage; protecting your plants from overwatering. Raised gardens are fairly simple to build and are moveable. Raised garden beds can be made from several different materials including lumber, concrete block, basins or bathtubs. Building with wood is the most common as it’s fast and easy. Concrete edgers are another material that is both easy to work with and inexpensive. Garden beds can be a variety of sizes. The width of the bed should be no more than three feet so you can reach your plants from both sides. The length can be as large as you like, but smaller boxes grant you greater access to your plants. The depth should be between ten inches and three feet. Beyond these guidelines, a garden bed can be a wide variety of shapes, sizes and materials, and besides making gardening easier, can add as much character to your yard as the plants themselves.

80 percent of the time. Sort items by type such as button-down shirts, dress pants, casual pants, etc., and maybe sort by color. Let your hangers help – If you have a mishmash of hangers, invest in all new ones or buy more of what you have the most of. Matching hangers is more visually appealing but also makes it easier to see what you have. Live in the season – Store off-season items out of the way on the top shelves, under a bed or elsewhere. Use plastic bins with labeled lids, rotating with the changing seasons. Adjustable shelves make it easy to tweak your

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Painting is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to transform the look of a space. Paint colors can dramatically change the mood and the design of a home. And depending on a homeowner’s goals, paint can make a statement or blend into the background. Many people are now looking to bold colors to make spaces stand out. But choosing a paint color can be challenging. Homeowners looking to update walls and complement decor may want to look at some of the more impactful colors that Pantone indicates will be popular for the 2017 season. Primrose

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Electric Grills – Powered by electricity and cook meat using heated grill plates with no fire required whether indoors or outdoors. These grills are best for city dwellers who have space constraints or are restricted by fire regulations from using gas or charcoal grills in an urban setting. They produce grill marks that look similar to their fire-powered cousins, but they are not a replacement for the traditional grill. Portable Grills – Easily transported from one location to another, running on charcoal or propane. If too small, size is a problem because you can’t cook burgers for all 50 of your closest friends and fans at the same time.

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Hamburgers are a relatively simple food, mastering the technique to grill burgers is no small feat, as there is more to great grilled burgers than simply ﬁring up the grill and dropping down a patty. *Choose fresh ground beef that has a decent percentage of fat. * Don’t overwork the burgers with a lot of handling. * Reconsider adding a lot of herbs, spices or addins to the burgers. * Push a dimple into the top of the burger, which will help prevent the burger from expanding. * Make sure the grill is hot. * Resist the urge to push down on the patty with your spatula. This may result in a dry, tough burger. * Let burgers rest before serving.

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-------------------------------------CATHOLIC -------------------------------------St Mary’s Catholic Church 233 W Third St. Greenville 548-1616 St Denis 14 E Wood St, Versailles 937-526-4945 Holy Family (Frenchtown) 11255 St Rt 185, Versailles 937-526-4945 St Louis 15 Star Rd, North Star 419-582-2531 Immaculate Conception 5874 N. Buckneck Rd. (RR 2), Bradford, 937-448-6220 St Mary 425 W Hickory St, Union City, IN 765-964-4202

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-------------------------------------CHURCH OF CHRIST -------------------------------------Greenville Church of Christ 4599 Childrens Home Bradford Rd., Greenville, 937-548-4467

-------------------------------------CHURCH OF GOD -------------------------------------Ansonia First Church of God 750 S Main St., Ansonia, 337-3945 The New Beginning Church of God 802 East 4th St.,Greenville, 937-2146502 Triumphant Christian Center 1129 South Towne Ct., Greenville 548-0300

-------------------------------------EPISCOPAL -------------------------------------St Paul’s Episcopal Church 201 S Broadway St., Greenville 548-5575

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-------------------------------------LUTHERAN -------------------------------------St. John Lutheran Church 7418 State Route 121, Greenville 548-5404 St Paul Lutheran Church 131 E. 4th Street, Greenville 548-5770 St Paul’s Lutheran Church 13495 Greenville St. Marys Rd Versailles, 419-336-7111 St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 6825 State Route 722, Ithaca, 6788584 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 8520 Oakes Rd., Pitsburg 937-692-5670 Trinity Lutheran Church 1470 W. State Route 28, Union City, IN 765-964-5712 Trinity Lutheran Church 204 E. Wood Street, Versailles 937-526-3091

-------------------------------------METHODIST-UNITED -------------------------------------Abbottsville United Methodist Church 3145 St. Rt. 49, Arcanum Ansonia United Methodist Church Corner of Pearl and High St., Ansonia 337-5781 EUM Church 1451 Sater Street, Greenville, OH 45331 Faith United Methodist Church 101 E. South St., Arcanum, 692-8934 First United Methodist Church 202 W 4th St. Greenville, 548-3075 Fort Jefferson United Methodist 3856 Church St., Greenville 548-4410 Gordon United Methodist Church 311 East St., Gordon, OH 937-8845129 Ithaca Grace United Methodist 750 Arcanum-Ithaca Rd 678-9062

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GREENVILLE – Friends of Darke County Parks is excited to announce the first event of their exciting new series “Every Woman Has a Story.” Join them on May 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Darke County Parks’ log house for a special ladies’ brunch to celebrate women and their stories. The first session will highlight local glassware collector, Mitzi Johnson. She will discuss how she got interested in this hobby and show some of her unique collection. They are getting out the special china; dress in vintage style and wear your favorite hat. There will be door prizes and prizes for the best bought and handmade hat worn. The menu will include: special breakfast casserole, waffles with fruit and real cream topping, chocolate dipped strawberries, coffee, and tea. The cost is $20 per

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person at the time of reservation. To register, mail a note with your name, email, and phone number along with payment to Friends of Darke County Parks, P.O. Box 801 Greenville, Ohio 45331. For questions or more information, contact Friends’ President Barbie Hansbarger at (937) 4473355.

Still time to get 5K Fit with Darke Co. Parks GREENVILLE – Have you always wanted to try a 5K but never got around to it? Are you tired of those holiday pounds sticking around? Do you just need some motivation to get healthy? Darke County Parks is hosting a ﬁtness program called 5K Fit every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. from now through May 18. Join them throughout the spring to get healthy. They’ll have three different programs for you to choose from (walking, walking/ jogging, and running) to suit your ﬁtness needs and

help you work towards a healthier lifestyle. With everyone setting their own goals and moving at their own pace, feel free to join them at any point during the program. For every time you attend, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a free registration for the Raptor Run/Walk” on Aug. 5 at Shawnee Prairie Preserve. Please dress for the weather and bring a timing device and water bottle. For questions or weather updates, call the Nature Center at 548-0165.

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Versailles Busy Beavers

The Versailles Busy Beavers held their meeting at the Versailles Fire Station on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 6 p.m. The club was treated to a full tour of the station along with equipment used during ﬁre and medical emergencies. There were 32 members present, not including the 13 new members, and there were four advisors present. The club was informed that at the 4-H kickoff, the club received a gold club award; Kasidy, Alex, and Carley received leadership awards; and Madyson, Anna, and Dawson received achievement awards. They were also reminded that Trash Bash was April 22 and 23. . Brooke, the club president, also told the club about the Easter Egg Hunt. Demonstrations were done by Carley showing how wetlands help the environment, and Ben describing what a robot is. The April meeting was held on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 6 p.m. at the Vet’s Club. ------------------------------------------

Blue Angels

The Blue Angels 4-H Club held an informational meeting, in which club programs were provided and members completed enrollment forms and declared their projects for the 2017 Darke County Fair. President Charity Barnes introduced the two new Community Service Officers, Raylea Richards and Nic Colby. Barnes reminded members about signing up for club text messages and reminded members of the April 1 deadline for the Darke County Food, Fashion and Arts Board. The club voted to sponsor two fair trophies for the upcoming season. Members were reminded that 4-H Camp would be held on June 19-22 and applications are due by May 5. Seventeen members, five Cloverbuds and five advisors attended the meeting. The next meeting will be held on Monday, April 17, 2017 at 9 a.m. at the Greenville National Bankmain branch. The club will be taking a tour of the bank. ------------------------------------------

Darke Co. Sheep & Lamp

The Darke County Sheep and Lamb 4-H Club makes meetings fun and educational. The club has had four meetings, two of which were bowling and learning how to care for their lambs. The DCS&L went bowling at Woodcrest Lanes on February 12. The members had pizza and a game of bowling paid for with the club’s funds. This was a great bonding experience for the members! As the year progresses club members learn how to care for their lambs at advisors’ barns. These are very important and educational meetings, because the members learn how to keep their lambs healthy and safe. Children in the club get hands-on experience selecting lambs as well. The Darke County Sheep and Lamb 4-H club is getting a lot of work and fun done learning about their projects and preparing for the 2017 fair. The next meeting will be held April 9th, focusing on Skillathon. Rebekah Prasuhn, Reporter ------------------------------------------

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Abby Bergman opened the meeting, Janelle Hoelscher led the pledge, and Jamie Hoelscher led the motto. We had no bills this month. For our roll call everyone named their favorite restaurant. We visited the business OPPAC in Osgood, and Dave Brunswick gave us a tour of the building. We then talked about 4-H camp and other business. We also discussed what we were going to do for our 4-H booth. Lastly, we talked about what to do for the Osgood Jolly 4-H 50th Anniversary. Jamie Hoelscher closed the meeting, and we then ate brownies for our snack. Zachary Kramer, Reporter ------------------------------------------

Versailles Busy Beavers

The Versailles Busy Beavers 4-H club held their February meeting. The Versailles Busy Beavers held their meeting on February 5, 2017. The meeting was called to order by President Brooke Timmerman with 24 members and six advisors present. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lexie, and the 4-H pledge was led by Ellie. The roll call was taken by Anna asking what your favorite season is. The secretary’s report was then given and approved by Carley with Tiana seconding the motion. The treasure’s report was given and approved by Madyson with Elisabeth seconding the motion. There were five new members present. The door prize was won by Ben. The green folders containing the club’s by-laws and yearly agendas were passed out to every family. The members who went roller skating in January were asked how it went. The club was then reminded that they needed to fill out family information. The club was also reminded that the project enrollment forms were due at the March meeting. The club then decided to keep the old shirt design. The club was reminded that the 4-H Open House is on February 13, 2017, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. The club was then told that if they were going to get turkeys, the first five are free if ordered by Friday, March 3, 2017. The advisors then reminded the members that Trash Bash is April 22 and 23. They were also informed that the Code of Conduct must be signed. The advisors then told the club that the Poultry Days theme hasn’t been decided yet. The advisors also told the club that they were going to decorate a Christmas tree at the library in Versailles. The advisors also said that the 4-H Kick-off is March 5 2017. Brooke then told the members that more information would be coming about the Dayton Dragon’s game on May 13. The advisors then informed the members that 4-H camp would be June 19-22, 2017. Demonstrations were done by McKayla showing how to make an earring, and Asa showing how to brush a rabbit. The recreation for the meeting was playing Heads up Seven Up. The Clover buds then came back and said that they played Pictionary. Refreshments were provided by Cassidy. The meeting was adjourned by Anna with Alex seconding the motion. The next meeting

will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2017, at the Ward’s house. ------------------------------------------

Osgood Jolly

We started off with Steve Kramer as our guest speaker. Steve Kramer taught us about bee keeping and what tools to use for the job. He also told us what the bees do, what jobs each bee has, and how they do it. We then started the meeting at 7:19 p.m. with Abby Bergman opening the meeting. Janelle Hoelscher led the pledge, and Catlin Schemmel led the motto. In our savings account we have no bills. For the roll call, we said our favorite type of ice cream. We then passed out chicken dinner tickets to sell, and introduced a plastic caps project in which we collect plastic caps to recycle into benches. Next we celebrated our February birthdays, which are John Kramer and Jocelyn Tuente. After that we decorated posters promoting 4-H. Jamie Hoelscher then closed the meeting at 8:17 p.m. Last but not least, we played a game called catchphrase. ------------------------------------------

Buckeye Buckaroos

On Jan. 9, 2017, the Buckeye Buckaroos 4-H club held its ﬁrst meet-

ing of 2017. Vice President Sierra Keller ran the meeting and those in attendance conducted our Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-H Pledge. Bailey Wilson gave the secretary’s report, Kelsy Young gave the treasurer’s report, and we discussed the upcoming year and elected our officers for 2017. Some information about the Buckeye Buckaroos 4-H club; we are the largest equine club in Darke County with 50 members last year, ranging from first year 4-Hers to 14-year members. We have been a 4-H club since 2003. We have a fabulous Cloverbud program for the pre-4Hers. We have 5 amazing advisors that grew up in horse 4-H and are very knowledgeable in everything equine and stay current with everything going on in the horse program and showing. If you are considering joining a 4-H club, please consider our club. We meet the second Monday of every month for our regular meetings at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on 131 East 4th Street in Greenville. Beginning in April through September, every first and third Wednesday, we have ride nights at

the fairgrounds, weather permitting, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The past few years the club has voted to donate $500 to Operation Christmas Cheer. We used the money to go out and get presents for needy families. For the last 4 years, we have only had to do 1 yearly fundraiser for the club, which is sponsoring an open show in July at the fairgrounds. Please call Amy Frantz at (937) 423-4427 for any questions or more information about our club. Bailey Wilson and Krystin Monroe ------------------------------------------

Champion Drive

The Champion Drive 4-H Club met on March 12 at 6 p.m. We had 10 members present. We elected two new ofﬁcers; Antania Wallace as Reporter and Waylon Keller as Health and Safety Ofﬁcer. We discussed trash bash, sub sales and our annual camp out. We also discussed the fair changes and the new born and raised show. We went over the new ear tags that are required this year. Everyone had a positive outlook on the new tags and we are excited about using them. Will be having a special meeting at Winners Meats on April 26 to learn about meat cuts. Our next regular meeting was April 9 at 6 p.m. with guest speaker Rachel Sullivan from the Barrow Booster Committee. We were excited to hear about all the new exciting things they are bringing to the hog barn this year. Antania Wallace, reporter ------------------------------------------

Beef Club

Canine Capers

Hannah Rice will serve as president of the Canine Capers 4-H club for the coming year. She was sworn in at the January 16 meeting at the Canine Capers monthly meeting at the Greenville Area Dog Club. The other new ofﬁcers are Vice President Kennedy Hughes; Secretary Janic’e Price; Treasurer Emily Frech; News

Reporter Jessica Ross; Health and Safety Ofﬁcer Isabela Harleman; and Historian Naomi Hathaway. Ofﬁcers shown are Secretary Janic’e Price; Historian Naomi Hathaway; Health and Safety Isabella Harleman; News Reporter Jessica Ross; President Hannah Rice; and Vice President Kennedy Hughes. Jessica Ross, reporter

Lisa Hedrick presented a program on interior design to the Patterson Patchers 4-H Club.

Patterson Patchers

On Tuesday, March 21, 2017, the Patterson Patchers 4-H club held a meeting at the Yorkshire Hall. The meeting room was called to order, and pledges were led by Vice President Jenna. Roll call was taken by Secretary Noah, there were 35 members present. The t-shirt committee presented their shirts and we voted on a ﬁnal color. BBQ chicken dinner ticket money was turned into Gary. Dinner pick up was on Sunday,

March 26, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. We’d also like to thank Lisa Hedrick for coming in and teaching us about interior design. After the meeting we played speak lion speak, and enjoyed a snack. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Bruns Animal Clinic where we will be given a tour. Snacks will be provided by Barlage and Brickler, and drinks will be provided by Timmermans.

The March 7 Darke County 4-H Beef Club meeting was called to order by Vice President Isaac Gehret at 7:33 p.m. The American and 4-H pledges were recited. The Secretary’s Report was given by Luke Brinksneader. Treasurer’s Report was given by Kimberly Winner. Advisor Tom Crandall gave his tips on general animal care. The club recognized the members who received awards at the county recognition. Awards given were to Grant Flory (Leadership), Isaac Gehret (Achievement), Danielle Nerderman (Secretaries Book), Kimberly Winner (Treasurer’s Book). The Beef Club also received an award for being a Gold Club (for more than 20 years). Dr. Emily Stayduhar from the Maria Stein Animal Clinic discussed the Veterinary Feed Directive and general health care for livestock. Papers were handed out for Dayton Dragons 4-H Night. Quality assurance dates were talked about. The next meeting was scheduled for April 4. Ian Gehret, reporter ------------------------------------------

Beef Club

The Darke County 4-H Beef Club meeting was held April 4, 2017 at the Bretheren’s Home Brick Room. The meeting was called to order at 7:34 p.m. Ofﬁcer reports were read. The dress up theme was rainbows. A list was read for needed project books. Jenny Crandall talked about the requirements for Trash Bash and a new opportunity to be a “Premier 4-H Member.” Advisor Luann Mann informed the club that we

earned $713 through our Texas Roadhouse fundraiser. Congratulations to the top seller Ryley Rismiller. President Flory read off the Quality Assurance dates and other important dates for the Poultry Clinic, 4-H Camp, lamb and goat tag in days. Sign up forms were posted for committees. The club voted to pay for one project book per member. We hosted a practice Skillathon. Our next meeting will be at McBo’s Bowling Lanes, May 2 from 7-9:30 p.m. Ian Gehret, reporter ------------------------------------------

Fun Bunch

Fun Bunch 4-H club held their March meeting at the American Legion on Sunday, March 12. The number of members present were 15 and one guest. The business meeting was led by President Koryann Elliott. Guest Speaker Lizzie Hart talked about how 4-H has impacted her life. Fundraiser ideas were discussed. A club educational ﬁeldtrip was decided (Indianapolis Zoo). Enrollment forms were ﬁlled out and county dues were collected. We will donate for a fair trophy and we will be participating in the Annie Oakley Days Parade. Demonstration was given by Brandon Jones on how to properly care for your sheep. Refreshments were provided by the Clark family. The next club meeting was scheduled for April 9. Mariana Ramos, reporter ------------------------------------------

Fun Bunch

Fun Bunch 4-H Club held their April meeting at the American Legion on April 9. Icebreaker was led by Club Advisor Anita Hart. Guest Speaker Krista Fourman was introduced. Krista’s topic was the “Importance of Recycling”. The business meeting was led by Club President Koryann Elliott. The roll call was taken by Club Secretary Christopher Elliott, asking “What is your favorite animal?” There were 11 members present. Treasurer’s report was given by Club Treasurer Cameron Clark. The 2017 fair booth and ﬂoat theme were decided. The Club Constitution was read by the Club Ofﬁcers including Kinzie Clark, vicepresident. Trash Bash and Candy Bar sales will be our fundraisers. The Cloverbuds painted rocks and club members will be painting inspirational words on them. The rocks will be placed throughout the city. Club demonstrations were given by Bella Gulley “How to make a Stress Ball”, Mariana Ramos “How to Tye-Dye a TShirt”, and Javier Ramos “How to make a clothes pin launcher.” Refreshments were provided by the Gulley family. The club’s next meeting will be held May 7, 2 p.m. at the American Legion. Wishing all a Happy Easter! Mariana Ramos, reporter -----------------------------------------Submit Your 4-H Club Report to Ryan Berry: editor@earlybirdpaper.com or call 937-548-3330 for questions. Deadline is the last business day of the month. All submissions must be 150 words or less. Any submissions older than a month will not be published. May include picture if room available. Page will be published on the 2nd Sunday of each month, April-August

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Gallery Director The Darke County Center for the Arts is currently accepting applications for the position of Gallery Director of the Anna Bier Art Gallery located in St. Clair Memorial Hall. The position involves coordinating the process of planning, marketing and installation of exhibitions, and programs of a long established community based nonprofit gallery. Send your resume with cover letter to: Anna Bier Art Gallery P.O. Box 718 Greenville, OH 45331 By April 30, 2017 for consideration

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Flory Landscaping & Lawn Care is a 27 year old company that currently has a position open for the right individual for an Office Assistant position. Job training is available but experience in the following skills is a plus: • Good personality/Customer Service skills • Answer multi-line phone system • Ability to multi-task/Meet deadlines • Word/Exel/Quick Book’s experience • Valid Driver’s License • Website posting/Internet Friendly • Willingness to be trained to run skidloader and help w/outside sales JOB OFFERS: Competitive wages, Flexible schedule, Advancement opportunity, Family oriented, Benefit package & more. For application contact Flory Landscaping at 937-548-2200 or stop in at 1224 Fort Jefferson Rd., Greenville, Ohio 45331 (Behind Fairgrounds).

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404 SOUTH- ARCANUM 2 Story 4 bedroom 2 Bath home with over 2400 sq ft. Many updates in last 5 years. 112 W SECOND-ARCANUM Nice 2 unit, tenants pay utilities. Great Investment. 285 ST RT 503- ARCANUM 53 acres with private stone and cedar home, Currently used for horse farm with track. 403 W FIRST- ARCANUM Cozy 3 BR, one story affordable home with a deck for outdoor entertaining. 708 W SOUTH-ARCANUM Adorable 1 one story home at edge of Arcanum on large lot. With Large detached garage. 2316 LITTLES- ARCANUM Included on this property is an additional 2 BR 1 Bath home with bsmt, plus a lovely 1830’s Brick is an original Ohio country home with most of the originality. Must see! CHILDRENS HOME BRADFORD 80 acres with 73 acres tillable. Wishing you a Blessed Easter! 1303 Chippewa Dr. Greenville

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Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education/work experience Responsibilities: • Selection, installation and support of manufacturing equipment including CNC work centers • Robotics and automation • Creation of manufacturing solutions for new products

Shift Supervisor-2nd Shift

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HAPPY EASTER!

COZY 2 bedroom home at 138 Sherman has been updated throughout! 2 car detached garage; partially fenced yard! $67,500. 7+ ACRES on St. Rt. 47 just west of Ansonia! Several barns; city water available. $45,000. IN SOUTH END OF GREENVILLE this 2 story home at 617 Fair Street has 1 car detached garage. Low 40’s. ZONED LIC these 2 lots at corner of W. Park and St. Rt. 49N have plenty of potential uses! $25,000. APPROVED BUILDING LOT at corner of Bur Oak and Aspen has been improved with drilled well; trees; grass and sidewalks! $30,000. IN COVINGTON this duplex at 214 S. Harrison has 1 bedroom apartment up; 2 bedroom apartment down, owner occupied. Enclosed front porch; decorative concrete patio! Low 60’s. 9+ ACRES with this 2-story home at 7201 St. Rt. 118! Over 1600 sq. ft. of living area PLUS Florida Room! 94x32 barn; 12x25 garage. $179,900. IN ANSONIA this brick double at 405 and 409 W. Weller has 2 bedrooms each unit. Total electric; vinyl windows; washer/dryer hookup; appliances included. Low 90’s. IN NORTH END OF GREENVILLE this 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch has been updated and well maintained! Freshly painted interior and freshly painted 28x24 deck that is wired for hot tub and outdoor sound system! Woodburning fireplace has pass-through wood box; eat-in kitchen; pull-down attic in garage for additional storage! 2 car attached garage. Drive by 827 Dorothy Lane and call for your personal showing! $169,900.

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COOKS & SERVERS needed. Experience preferred but will train. Fill out application or mail resume to Buffalo Jack’s, 137 S High St, Covington, OH 45318 UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP! Wolf Tent is seeking summer help. Must be at least 16, Drivers License preferred. Apply in person M-F 1-5p 3352 St Rt 571 W Or call 548-4161 Local Dump truck driver wanted. Klingshirn and Sons Trucking, Inc. Percentage based pay. Medical, vision, dental, 401k provided. Call 937-338-5000 Full & Part-time Grounds People needed for Gunckle Tree Service. 1 to 4 days a week. Must have valid driver’s license. Rick 423-2190 Bartender wanted 2025 hours per week. Day and evening hours. Apply in person 3pm to 10pm, Elks 1139, 214 W. Third St., Greenville LIVESTOCK Brown egg laying pullets. 937-526-4541 WANTED TO BUY Cars/Trucks, running or not UP TO $500. Free pick-up. 937-423-2703 or 937-621-5809

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Historic Brick turn of the century property! This property has more to offer than meets the eye. The upstairs living area could be a rental that will pay your bills or a place to relax after a hard day’s work downstairs. Over 2,400 sq. ft in this 2-story building with 2 bedroom, 1 bath living area on the second floor. A back area with a separate entrance could possibly be rented out as another small business area. Imagination will make this property a great income producer. All brick with porthole windows and nice front display windows. Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Shirley Rasor. (701610)

HAPPY EASTER! PUT A SIGN ON THE DOOR – GONE FISHING! 2-ST home in Wayne Lakes! 2 BR – owner’s BR has view of 3 lakes! 2 BA. Covered porches & patios on each level. 7 lots on 4 acres. MLS 557621 #4357 SUPER BRICK RANCH IN ARCANUM NORTH AREA! 3 BR. 20x20 LRM. Oak KIT cabinets! Ceramic tile floors in KIT, dining area & utility rm. New carpet & both baths remodeled. Large back yard. MLS 730517 #4534 WAITING FOR YOU! Commercial building in downtown Arcanum. Ample parking area. MLS 703103 #4420 NEW LISTING! Executive Flair! 1½ST home offering 4-5 BRs, new flooring thru-out (except 1 BR). New granite countertops in KIT. New geo-thermal system, standing seam metal roof. Property consists of 53+ acres w/pond, 2 barns, airplane hangar & landing strip. MLS 733344 #4538

OPEN HOUSES SUNDAY, APRIL 23RD 1:00-2:30 P.M. 7933 Stoltz Rd., Greenville Over the creek and thru the woods to your new home! Imagine sitting on your new Timbertech multi-level deck drinking coffee or relaxing in the hot tub. Go inside this modified A-frame to beautiful stone fireplace with cathedral ceilings plus a huge kitchen and 2 bedrooms. Follow the open stairway to an updated master suite, which includes a wal in tiled shower. Don’t forget the full recently refinished basement with custom made cabinets and shelving. Never worry about a power outage with this home, it comes with a Generac propane generator installed in 2016. Call me today for your personal tour. 3804 Richmond Palestine Rd., New Madison Looking for your own personal oasis? This is the property for you! Ranch home, walkout basement, large 56x32 outbuilding, spring fed stocked pond. Sit in your Florida room & watch deer, wild turkey & birds on your 8+ acres. 11950 St Rt 49, Brookville Looking for a home in the country? Check this one out. A very well maintained home looking for new owners. Many updates including roof and windows along with over 1,800 sq ft of living space.

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Greenville 6464 Country Club Dr. $324,900. 2 Bed, 2.5 bath condo, one owner, golf course view, partial finished walk out basement. (714520) 5759 Hartzell Rd. NEW LISTING $295,000. 3 Bed, 2 bath, 2 car att. Garage, on 5.6 acres, over 1800 sq. ft living space, full unfinished basement for extra living space. (733549) 5950 Lake Ave. NEW LISTING $275,000. 4 Bed, 2.5 bath, 2 car att. Garage, family room with fireplace, hot tub & gazebo, no rear neighbors. (733817) 150 Hiawatha Dr. NEW LISTING $139,500. 4 Bed, 1.5 bath, 2 car att. Garage, sunroom, unfinished basement. (733146) 3821 St. Rt. 571 $114,900. 3 Bed, 1 bath, 1 car det. Garage, 44x32 barn, shed, backyard patio, huge porch. (717751) 305 Victoria Dr. $84,900. 3 Bed, 1 bath, 1 car att. Garage, fenced in backyard with storage shed. (718130) 301 Fairview Ave. NEW LISTING $55,000. 2 Bed, 1 bath, 1 car det. Garage, large bedroom could be divided to make 3 bedrooms. Many updates. (733546) 1009 Harrison Ave. NEW LISTING $53,000. 2 Bed, 1 bath, basement, dining room, ample room in bedrooms. (732898) Out of Greenville 230 W. Wayne St. New Madison NEW LISTING $61,900. 4 Bed, 1 bath, 1 car att. Garage, bonus room, 1200+ sq. ft. living space. (733979)

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GNB helps educate Lions hear program educators through DEF from Silvertowne

GREENVILLE – Greenville National Bank recently made a contribution to the Darke Economic Foundation (DEF). The DEF provides a training program in economic education that is available to teachers of Darke County students. The program, which has been in existence since 1977, is part of a partnership between the schools, the local DEF Board of Directors, the Darke County business community, and the University of Dayton. Teachers who participate in the program receive reduced cost college credit. Program topics include micro-

UNION CITY, Ind. – The Union City Lions met on the last day of February at the Community Room in Union City. The program for the second meeting in February was given by Eric Walker who works at Silvertowne in Winchester, Ind. Silvertowne was started by Leon Hendrickson in 1949 and has grown into an international business that deals mostly with silver. They make 1-ounce bullion Joel Sink of the DEF receives a check from Sam Suter, (medallions, commemorative coins, vice president, Greenville National Bank economics, macroeconomics, and personal ﬁnancial literacy. Teachers are encouraged to

develop teaching methods and materials to implement economics into the K-12 curriculum.

LAND AUCTION

±86 ACRES, MADISON TWP., PORTLAND, IN 47371 OFFERED IN 3 TRACTS

TUESDAY, MAY 2, 6:00 PM (ET)

“The real estate consists of ±86 acres and will be oﬀered in 3 tracts using the freedom tract auction method. Approximately 62 acres are producing cropland and 24 acres oﬀer opportunities for recreational use and timber.”

TRACT #1 - ±12 ACRES

TRACT #2 - ±12 ACRES

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Tracts are located at the southwest intersection of CR 500 S and CR 600 E, approximately 1 mile south of Salamonia, IN. AUCTION LOCATION: Portland Lions Club, 307 E 100 N, Portland, IN 47394 INSPECTION DATE: Sunday, April 30, 2:00 – 4:00 PM (ET) or call auction company to setup other times

Owners: Mark & Melanie Alt

Auction License Brody Tarter AU11400074 & Dave Tarter AU19600216

FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION

MEMBERS RECOGNIZED

NEW MADISON – Post #245 American was a hive of activity recently when members were honored at the annual Recognition Banquet for their years of membership by Chairman Harold Hoover. Front and center is Commander Jim Cassity with Donald Simpson (40 years), Francis Grisez (5 years), Russel Bennett (20 years), Ellis Bates (20 years), and Herbert Hiatt The Union City Lions welcomed Eric Walker of (15 years). Not pictured is Gene Shively (25 years). A social hour and ham dinner were enjoyed by all. Silvertowne to their February meeting.

etc) at the rate of 300,000 each week. Eric also talked about the Home Shopping Network show, The Coin Vault. It

airs three evenings a week from 7-12. The show is produced and ﬁlmed at a studio at Silvertowne in Winchester.

Arcanum February Students of the Month ARCANUM – Students of the Month for February from Arcanum High School are Justin Vanatta and Madi Magnani. Selections were made by the faculty on the basis of accountability, honesty, and service demonstrated at Arcanum High School. Justin and Madi were nominated because of the accountability and service that they demonstrate at AHS. Justin is always

Madi Magnani and Justin Vanatta

working to reach his full potential. Madi consistently helps others during the school day. She has a positive attitude and a willing-

ness to make others better. The Student of the Month program is sponsored by McDonald’s and Hot Head Burritos.

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TRACTORS – COMBINE - HEADS John Deere 8440 (Diesel) 4x4 Articulating Tractor 20.8-38 All Dual Wheels, 3 Pt., Triple Remotes, Cab, Heat, A/C, Runs Good, 7,515 Hours; John Deere 4450 (Diesel) Tractor, Full View Cab, A/C, Heat, Dual Remotes, Quad Shift, 18.4-38 Rubber, 6,132 Hours; Allis-Chalmers 7020 (Diesel) Tractor, Full View Cab, 3 Pt., Dual Remotes, 18.4-38 Rubber w/ Duals, Runs Good; Allis-Chalmers 7020 (Diesel) Tractor, Full View Cab, 18.4-38 Good Rubber, Dual Remotes, Runs/ Works Good; Allis-Chalmers 175 (Diesel) Tractor, Year Round Cab, A/C, Dual Remotes, 3 Pt., 18.4-28 Good Rubber, 3,546 Hours, Runs Good; Allis-Chalmers WD-45, N. Front, Runs Good; Case David Brown 990 (Diesel) Tractor, W/ Front, Hi/Lo Trans., Good Straight Tractor, 1,850 Hrs. (not running at time of listing, has been sitting for years); AllisChalmers – Gleaner M-2 (Diesel) Combine, Hydrostatic (Soy Bean Special), Good Rubber, 1,852 Seperator Hours, 2,961 Machine Hours, New LED Lighting, Runs/Works Great; 1945 Farmall “H” (new paint), Runs Good; 1944 AllisChalmers “B”, Runs Good. BACKHOES John Deere 300 (Diesel) Backhoe, Open Station (no cab), P.S., Good Rubber, Runs & Works Good; Ford (Diesel) Backhoe, Cab, P.S., Bucket w/Bucket Forks, Runs & Works Good. EQUIPMENT Allis-Chalmers 15 Ft. Tiger Jaw 2000 Grain Head; Allis-Chalmers 15 Ft. 6-Row Corn Head; Allis-Chalmers #438 Corn Head, 4-Row w/Hyd. Pick-up Reel. HAY & FORAGE EQUIPMENT New Holland #411 Discbine (Nice); New Holland #575 P.T.O. Square Bailer w/Spray; New Holland #853 Round Bailer w/Fast Net & Monitor; Agco-Hesston #3750 3-Point, P.T.O. Hay Rake, (2) Basket 3-Point Bale Spear, approx. 35 Gal. Hay Saver Spray; New Holland #157 Hay Tedder P.T.O., Dual Basket, New Holland #718 Forage Harvester P.T.O. w/ New Holland #722 Corn Head, New Holland Forage Head; New Holland #25 P.T.O. Whirl-A-Feed Blower; (2) Papec P.T.O. Silage Wagons H. Duty Gears. TILLAGE EQUIPMENT John Deere #230 Hyd. Wheel Disc (Nice); Allis-Chalmers #2300 Hyd. Wheel Disc; Allis-Chalmers #2100 Hyd. 12 Ft. Wheel Disc; Case I.H. 4800 Vibra-Shank Hyd. Fold Field Cultivator; AllisChalmers 5-Bottom Plow; Allis-Chalmers 3-Bottom Plow; Allis-Chalmers 12 Ft. Field Cultivator w/Harrow; 5 Ft. – 6 Ft. & 7 Ft. 3-Point Scraper Blades; Yetter 6-Row 3-Point #4063 Cultivator. PLANTER – GRAIN DRILL – SPREADER – FARM EQUIPMENT Deutz-Allis #385 Planter, 4-Row, Monitor, Insc. Boxes; Great Plains Solid Stand 14 Ft. Grain Drill (Center Pivot Hitch); New Idea #323 1-Row P.T.O. Pull Type Corn Picker; New Holland #185 P.T.O. Manure Spreader, Tandem Axel, Slop Gate (Nice); Farmhand #840 P.T.O. Feed Grinder; 54 Ft. 8” P.T.O. Auger; 40 Ft. 6” Elec. Cardinal Auger; 30 Ft. 6” P.T.O. Auger; New Holland E-Z-Guide #250 Light Bar Guidance System; set of 18.4-38 Clamp on Duals; set of 23.1-34 Tractor Tires; Square Fuel Tank; 500 Gal. Portable Diesel Fuel Tank w/Gasboy Elec. Pump; Snowco Elec. Grain Cleaner; New Idea 5 Ft. P.T.O. Pull Type Rotary Mower; J. Deere 6-Row Planter. SPRAYERS John Deere 4700 (Diesel) Hi-Boy Sprayer, 3,300 Hours, 80 Ft. Booms, 20 In. Spacing, Mid Teck Centerline 220 Light Bar, Full View Comfort Cab; 500 Gal. Ag-Chem #502, Pull Type Sprayer P.T.O. 40 Ft. Booms, Floaters (Nice); Top Air 700 Gal. P.T.O. Tandem Axel Pull Type Sprayer, 40 Ft. Booms, Floaters, Mark Master 2100 Controller (Nice); 3-Point 400 Gal. Sprayer w/Booms (Nice). HOPPER WAGONS 500 B.U. Year Round “Harvest Box” 21.5L-16 Floaters, Brakes (Nice); J&M 250-7, Floaters, Extensions, 10-Ton Gears (Green); (2) J&M 250-7 Hoppers, (1) 10 Ton Gears & (1) J.D. 1065 Gears; (2) J&M 250-7 on 10 Ton Gears, 10:00-20 Rubber, Lights (Nice); (2) J&M 250-7 on 10 Ton Gears, Floaters, Lights, Adj. Tongue; (3) J&M 200 B.U. Hoppers; (2) 125 B.U. Hoppers; (2) 150 B.U. Hoppers. HAY WAGONS (2) 20 Ft. x 8 Ft. H. Duty Hay Wagons w/H. Duty Gears (Nice); (2) 14 Ft. Flat Bed Hay Wagons w/Uprights; (1) 16 Ft. Flat Bed w/Uprights; (1) 16 Ft. Flat Bed Wagon w/Sides. TRUCKS 1996 Chevrolet C-30 Tool Box/Construction Box Truck, 350-V-8, Auto, Dual Wheels, Runs Good, 120,077 Miles, Local Owned Truck; 1985 Chevrolet C-20 Pick-Up Truck, 4x4, 350-V-8, Auto, Reg. Cab., Runs, Works Good, Looks Rough; 1980 Chevrolet C-10 Pick-Up Truck, 4x4, 350-V-8, Auto, Reg. Cab., Runs Good. HYDRAULIC ANALIZER – N.O.S. TRACTOR PARTS Nu-Day Hyd. Jacks; Nu-Day Hyd. Analizer; Lg. Wrenches; Tractor Wheel Weight Clamps; (2) Hyd. 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Office: 937.316.8400 Cell: 937.459.7686 Michel Werner Auctioneer

• ALL items must be paid for the day of auction. • ALL items are sold as is. • 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 21st 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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Lions thank community

UNION CITY, Ind. – April 8 was a great day for the Union City Lions Club 70th Anniversary Pancake Day Celebration. Over 570 people turned out for the “Free-will” donation breakfast held at the Elks Club. The Lions are very grateful to the people for all of the support received over the years. Special thanks to the Elks Club for the use of their facilities.

forces with Darke County Center for the Arts in support of Family Theatre Series and Arts In Education programs. Family Theater Series programs are presented at St. Clair Memorial Hall, and are generally based on children’s literature; ticket prices are just $5. Through Arts In Education, and in conjunction with local schools, performing artists are annually taken to each grade of every public school in Darke County, ensuring that students in the community have the opportunity to learn and grow through the arts. According to DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan, “DP&L Company Foundation’s support of children’s programming makes it possible for us to present wonderful, creativ-

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up. DCCA Arts In Education programs for 20162017 included Jason Farham presenting “Piano Outside the Box” for students in grades K-3; Tasha Stielstra presenting “Pulling Together” on teamwork and leadership

Fish fry in Arcanum

ARCANUM – The Arcanum VFW will host an all-you-can-eat ﬁsh fry on April 22. The cost is $8 and dine in or carryout is available. The menu includes ﬁsh, cole slaw, baked beans and baked potato. Serving begins at 5 p.m. and continues until sold out.

for grades 4-6; AudioBody presented the synthesis of music and technology in their unique performance at St. Clair Memorial for grades 7 & 8; and international Irish musicians We Banjo 3 shared Irish culture and music while performing for Darke County High School students. Arts In Education artists are generally in residence for a week as they tour all of the eight public school districts in Darke County. For more information on DCCA’s Family Theatre Series, Arts In Education outreach or other programming contact the DCCA ofﬁce at (937) 547-0908 or visit CenterForArts.net.

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Genealogical Society hosts Tom O’Grady GREENVILLE – The Darke County Genealogical Society will host Tom O’Grady with his presentation, The Barnbuilders: An Architectural Legacy in Ohio’s Rural Landscape, on May 7, 2 p.m. at Garst Museum, Greenville. This program is made possible in part by The Ohio Humanities Council, a state afﬁliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. O’Grady sailed as a deck hand on an ore carrier on the Great Lakes aboard a sister-ship of the ill-fated Edmund Fitzgerald, surveyed for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, launched the ﬁrst comprehensive curbside recycling program in the state of Ohio, and has been promoting waste reduction and sustainable economy for 30 years. He has spent a good deal of the past 25 years as a student of Ohio history, researching its geography and settlement, the mound builders, Ohio ca-

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nals, and several of its interesting characters and their stories. O’Grady has been teaching astronomy at Ohio University for 32 years. O’Grady’s presentation will explain how culture groups migrating from New England, Middle Atlantic states, and from the South, settled in various regions of Ohio, and their distinct farms and barns can be observed when travelling throughout the state. The barn-

builders have an architectural legacy throughout rural Ohio that can help understand much about the heritage of the region. The geographic distribution of the various barn types is due to routes followed into the state, geographical inﬂuences, or cultural afﬁnities. One can identify regions settled by people of Pennsylvania German descent, those settled by migrants from the upland south, or those migrating to Ohio from New England, by the type of barns and other building on farmsteads remaining on Ohio byways. These artifacts of timber frame construction, house the remnants of Ohio’s primeval forests. This presentation is free and open to the public and will be followed by refreshments and the regular meeting of the Darke County Genealogical Society. For more information call (937) 6926511.

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They also have a terrier mix, beagle, coon dog, and numerous other dogs ready for adoption. The shelter has a tremendous adoption/redemption rate. If they don’t have what you want now, please keep checking. The right dog might come in tomorrow. The rate is over 80 percent. This success is due to the website, pet ﬁnder, newspapers, word of mouth and radio. Their only social media outlet is “The Darke County Friends of the Shelter.” Any other social media postings are not afﬁliated or endorsed by the Darke County Animal Shelter. Shelter hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The shelter can be reached at 547-1645. 2017 dog license can

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2002 DODGE DURANGO SXT 4X4, 4.7L, V8, leather, good cond., blue, 206,717 miles .......................................................................................................................... $4,995...........$3,900 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LTZ 4X4, 4.2L, 6 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 208,621 miles .................................................................................................................... $6,995...........$5,900 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LTZ 4WD, 4.2L, 6 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, good cond., maroon, 226,550 miles .................................................................................................................... $5,995...........$3,900 2002 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT EXT. CAB 4WD P.U., 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, exc. cond., white, 101,500 miles .................................................................................................... $10,995...........$9,500 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT 2WD, 4 dr., one owner, cloth seats, loaded, exc. cond., beige, 142,478 miles ..................................................................................................... $9,995...........$8,900 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LIMITED VAN, 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, good cond., blue, 155,736 miles ...................................................................................................... $3,995...........$2,900 2001 FORD F150 XLT SUPER CAB 4X4 P.U., 4.6L V8, 5 speed, loaded, good cond., red, 146,376 miles........................................................................................................ $5,995...........$2,900 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB SLT SWD P.U., 3.8L V6, all power, good cond., silver, 175,560 miles......................................................................................................................... $4,995...........$3,500 1999 GMC ½ TON SAVANNA CONVERSION VAN, 5.7L V8, fully loaded, very nice, brown, 116,796 miles ....................................................................................................................... $7,995...........$5,900 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN, cloth seats, all power, nice cond., green, 144,748 miles ....................................................................................................................... $6,995...........$5,900 1998 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO EXT. CAB 2WD P.U., 4.3L V6, auto, air, cruise, good cond., red, 140,796 miles........................................................................................................ $6,995...........$5,500

CHEVROLET

2016 CHEVY CAMARO 2SS CONVERTIBLE, 6.2 L V8, leather, all power, one owner, like new, gray, 1,651 miles ............................................................................................................. $40,995.........$39,900 2015 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 4 dr., 1.4L 4 cyl., RS Package, loaded, sharp, green, 42,649 miles ....................................................................................................................... $15,595.........$14,200 2010 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, all power, exc. cond., blue, 90,043 miles .......................................................................................................................... $11,995...........$9,900 2010 CHEVY CORVETTE GRAND SPORT COUPE, 6.2L V8, 6 speed, leather, loaded, like new, maroon, 2,838 miles........................................................................................................ $46,995.........$45,500 2010 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr, 3.5L V6, leather, loaded, very nice, silver, 69,849 miles......................................................................................................................... $11,995.........$10,900 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...........$5,900 2002 CHEVY IMPALA LS, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, very nice, brown, 166,809 miles ....................................................................................................................... $4,995...........$3,900

BUICK

2016 BUICK VERANO, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., sunroof, leather, loaded, like new, black, 720 miles ............................................................................................................................. $22,995.........$21,900 2013 BUICK REGAL GS, 4 dr., 2.0L turbo 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, all power, super nice, crystal red, 23,473 miles ................................................................................................................ $24,995.........$22,900 2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, one owner, leather, loaded, very nice, maroon, 175,676 miles .................................................................................................................... $6,995...........$3,900 2000 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, good cond., blue, 159,340 miles .......................................................................................................................... $4,995...........$3,900

OTHER MAKES

2012 FORD FOCUS SE, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., black, 111,220 miles ...................................................................................................................... $10,995...........$8,900 2009 SATURN AURA XE, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., loaded, very nice, white, 157,150 miles ........................................................................................................................ $6,995...........$5,500 2007 AUDI A3, 4 dr., hatchback, 2.0L, turbo 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, very nice, blue, 125,539 miles .......................................................................................................................... $8,995...........$7,900 2006 CADILLAC CTS, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, gray, 92,155 miles.......................................................................................................................... $16,995.........$10,900 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON GT, 2 dr., 2.7L V6, all power, very nice, yellow, 105,819 miles ....................................................................................................................... $4,995...........$3,900 2003 CADILLAC CTS, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, very nice, beige, 205,492 miles ........................................................................................................................ $5,995...........$4,500

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