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Child Protective Services has tough but necessary job GREENVILLE – “When I see these pinwheels I think of the BOB ROBINSON healthy kids Associate Editor that planted bluebagmedia.com them,” said Child Protective Services Director Becky James. “But it makes me sad we even have to have them.” It is child abuse awareness month (search Child Abuse Awareness at Bluebag Media) and the pinwheels are on the front lawn of the Darke County Courthouse. The woman who has spent more than 20 years protecting children said the job is hard not to take home, but she does it out of necessity. “Sometimes situations weigh on my mind, but at

some point I have to keep myself healthy.” James said her agency, which is part of Darke County Jobs & Family Services, has to work within the definitions provided by the state, and those definitions have changed over the years. She and her case workers deal with both abuse and neglect. “Any non-accidental injury that has been afflicted is physical abuse,” James said. This can include belt marks, slap marks, broken bones, bruises… a ‘shaken’ baby. “There’s a big difference between a nickel-sized bruise and multiple bruises and abrasions.” There is a variety of types of neglect: medical, educational, basic needs, emotional… also unsafe living conditions. She emphasized “unsafe”

as opposed to just messy or dirty. She added while emotional neglect can be just as damaging to a child “it is very difﬁcult to prove.” James noted a big problem today is sexual abuse. “Situations are more complex now,” she said. “Blended families, people who visit… This is a biggie. Multiple victims… Those are very complex, really messy.” In 2014 Child Protective Services received 187 calls for alleged physical abuse. Of those, 24 became formal investigations. The others were questions, unfounded complaints, even parents calling for help. If it’s really serious, she said, law enforcement will prepare charges. Sometimes the agency can ﬁle charges

on its own, but James said that was rare. Of the 24 cases investigated there are typically three end results. Some children move to relatives (“we try to keep families intact whenever possible”), stay in the home (“we work with the parents, provide them with tools to be better parents”) or “as a last resort we have to remove the child to foster care.” “We’re not child stealers,” James said. “Our goal is to make children safe. That’s all. We help families get the help, the services they need.” She added many families call for guidance. “Some families actually have working relationships with our investigators.” Her hope for parents and other role models is to

Becky James, Child Protective Services Director, sits near the pinwheels planted at the courthouse earlier this month. While it’s sad they are necessary, she says, she thinks about the healthy kids who planted them.

do what’s right. “It’s important for people to be good role models,” she said. “Let families see what ‘good’ is… pay it forward. Show basic acts of kindness.”

Noting some families or individuals need more help than others, she added, “We’re a diverse society, and it’s not just ethnicity. Families are different.”

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Shown are Ohio House Representative Jim Buchy, Legislative Committee Chairman Jeff Kniese, Legislative Committee Member Jim Ward, Darke County Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan Hein, Legislative Committee Member Kathy Daniels, Chamber President Sharon Deschambeau (front), Chamber Chairman Matthew Aultman, Ohio House Representative Steve Huffman, Ohio Senator Bill Beagle, Legislative Committee Member Wayne Deschambeau, and Ohio Senate President Keith Faber.

Chamber wins for Advocacy Campaign COLUMBUS – The Ohio Chamber’s Chamber Action Alliance (CAA) awarded the Darke County Chamber of Commerce the 2015 Best Advocacy Campaign Award for its extraordinary efforts and commitment to an advocacy campaign centered on a single issue: drugs in the workplace. This is the second year in a row the Darke County Chamber has been recognized for its outstanding efforts in the area by the Ohio Chamber and CAA. The CAA is the statewide grassroots advocacy coalition of Ohio chambers of commerce coordinated by the Ohio Chamber. “Under the leadership of President Sharon Deschambeau, the Darke County Chamber of Commerce has continued to expand its efforts around the important issue of combating drugs in the workplace,” Keith Lake, vice president of Government Affairs at the Ohio Chamber. “The Darke County Chamber has led the ﬁght against drugs in its region, bringing stakeholders from across the community and state together, even modeling methods for the rest of the state to follow in terms of ﬁghting this epidemic. Drugs continue to not only affect employers,

but also communities and families across the state of Ohio. The Darke County Chamber is a true asset to its community and both the Ohio Chamber and CAA are lucky to regularly work with Sharon Deschambeau and her chamber.” The Coalition for Health Darke County has set six priorities, with working with local healthcare facilities and law enforcement to institute a Vivitrol project. The other priorities include Case Management / Referral Services / Outreach; Public & Workforce Education; Funding / Fundraising; Role Model & Mentoring; and School Resource Ofﬁcer Program. These discussions have also spurred Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan Hein and Representative Jim Buchy to work closely with the Ohio Legislative Service Commission to draft legislation that is being discussed for inclusion into some of the broader drug-related changes that will be debated this spring. “It was truly an honor to accept the Ohio Chamber’s 2015 Best Advocacy Campaign Award on behalf of the Darke County Chamber Board of Directors and our membership,” stated Sharon Deschambeau, presi-

dent of the Darke County Chamber. “The award signiﬁes the time and commitment that many people have already put forth to combat the issue of drugs in Darke County.” “This is a grassroots effort among many entities including businesses, law enforcement, schools, healthcare, courts, churches, local elected ofﬁcials and state legislators,” Deschambeau said while explaining that the Darke County Chamber has gone from focusing on drugs in the workplace, to drugs in the county. “We discovered in our strategic planning process that drug abuse is a health issue-physical health, mental and behavioral health, and spiritual health.” According to Deschambeau, chamber member representatives and community members are becoming educated and are now involved in the Coalition for a Healthy Darke County. Senate President Keith Faber, Sen. Bill Beagle, Rep. Jim Buchy, and Rep. Steve Huffman also presented commendations to honor the Darke County Chamber for its efforts and winning the Best Advocacy Campaign Award.

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Healthy Kids Running Series kicks off spring season GREENVILLE – Healthy Kids Running Series kicked off it’s third seaCLINTON RANDALL son Sunday, Staff Writer April 12 at bluebagmedia.com North Park in Greenville. The ﬁrst race of the spring season hosted over 75 young runners ages pre-k through 6th grade. According to the ofﬁcial website at www. healthykidsrunningseries. org, the program was created to provide kids with a positive, educational and

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know where the second one occurred. While police were talking the suspect’s vehicle was seen; the suspect (Cameron Selig, unidentified in the supplemental report) saw the officers and accelerated his vehicle. He was stopped by another officer with support officers arriving. The suspect was ordered out of his vehicle and to the ground. He argued; he had to be told several times before he would comply. The suspect was checked for weapons; instead the officer found $6,500. He was then handcuffed. The suspect denied having a gun and gave permission to search his vehicle. The gun was not found. Police advised they found two shell casings; the suspect continued his denial. The police suggested having his hands “swabbed” for gunpowder residue would clear him; he refused. The officer decided to issue a misdemeanor citation for discharging a weapon from a moving vehicle. The suspect advised he was a convicted felon and could not have a gun. Police verified suspect had a trafficking in drugs conviction in 2010. He was placed under arrest for Weapons under Disability. He was asked to place his hands behind his back, after which he tensed up and started banging his head against the door of the vehicle. He was told to stop; he said he had anger issues and this was the only way he knew how to deal with it. He was told again to stop or be tased. He eventually stopped long enough to be handcuffed. He was transported to Wayne Healthcare for treatment then tak-

en to the Darke County jail. The ofﬁcer left a message to take the case to the Darke County Prosecutor. TRESPASSING On April 14 police were dispatched to 102 Sweitzer St. regarding a trespassing complaint. The complainant, Carolyn Garland, advised her son’s soon-to-be ex-wife, Tracey Garland, showed up at the residence and walked in without permission. Garland’s husband also witnessed Tracey inside the residence. Police determined Tracey was warned for trespass on Feb. 8. Tracey admitted walking in without permission because they “rarely answer the door.” She wanted to deliver a note to Garland. She remembered being trespassed but didn’t think it was a big deal because she was only dropping off a note. She was cited for trespassing. ASSAULT On April 9 police were dispatched to Wayne Emergency regarding a female victim who was assaulted in her residence on April 1. The victim (unidentiﬁed in the report) stated she let her dogs outside but when she went back in she saw an unknown white male, 5’7” to 5’9”, dark brown hair and ‘coke bottle’ glasses rush inside her residence. She said she screamed to get out of her house. The suspect charged her, tackling her at the knees/thigh area. She said he was wearing a blue uniform type shirt with a blue patch and a red border on the left shoulder. She added he appeared intoxicated or high on drugs. When he tackled her she passed (or was

knocked) out. Nothing was missing from her residence. She stated she tried to continue her routine for a few days but started experiencing some knee pain. She went to Wayne Emergency. When she told the nurse what happened police were contacted. The victim gave a description of a possible suspect vehicle, a red Blazer SUV. Nothing else at this time. WARRANT On April 9 police were dispatched to the area of Olwines Trailer Park at the request of Shelby County Sheriff’s Office to check for a stolen Ford truck taken by Ryan Hiestand. Hiestand told police where to find the truck, noting he had already spoken with the Shelby County Sheriff’s office regarding the theft. A felony warrant for theft had been issued by the county. Hiestand was arrested and transported to Versailles where he was released to a SCSO deputy. The office was also advised the location of the truck and the owner could come get it. 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.

Judge releases Webber after serving a year in prison BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER www.bluebagmedia.com

GREENVILLE – A father convicted for the death of his 16-month-old daughter was granted judicial release Wednesday morning in the Darke County Common Pleas Court. The judge found now 30-year-old Scott A. Webber guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter and Endangering Children last April. He was then sentenced to three years in prison on June 5, 2014. Webber, and his wife Lauren Jones were charged following an investigation into the death of their child in February 2013. According to testimony during the trial, it was believed the little girl died as a result of asphyxiation while in her crib. Webber and Jones admitted to giving the child the sleep aid ZzzQuil prior to laying her down. Investigators also attributed clutter inside the crib adding to the cause of death. Jones spent 90 days in county jail as part of an agreement with the state to testify against her husband at trial. Defense attorney Robert E. Long of Tipp City

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ﬁled both a motion for judicial release and appeal of the conviction on Webber’s behalf. Webber appeared in the court via video from the Noble Correctional Institution in Caldwell, Ohio at which time Judge Jonathan P. Hein granted the motion for judicial release. According to the Judgement Entry ﬁled with court, Judge Hein took into consideration “the goal of complying with Senate Bill 2, which is to reduce imprisonment for appropriate offenders.” In addition, placing Webber on community control “would not demean the severity of the offense, but would adequately protect the public and punish the defendant. Judicial release is also consistent with the provisions of House Bill 86, to reduce prison population through appropriate community sanctions.”

As part of the requirements for the terms of early release, Webber will be placed on intensive supervised probation for up to 60 months, serve 150 hours of community service, attend parenting and money management classes and is responsible for any outstanding funeral expenses associated with the death of his daughter. If Webber fails to comply with the terms of the judicial release, he could be sent back to prison for the remaining two years of the sentence. In regards to Webber’s appeal, the Ohio District Court of Appeals has yet to rule on the motion to overturn the conviction. If overturned, Webber would no longer be on probation or required to meet the terms of the release granted by the Darke County court.

Edison students hear from two local ofﬁcials BY BOB ROBINSON ASSOC. EDITOR www.bluebagmedia.com GREENVILLE – “To be liberal was to favor free enterprise and property rights… and possess a grave skepticism toward government management of anything.” Darke County Engineer Jim Surber said this approach, which he attributed to Mark Twain, was what he believed. He also felt capital ﬂow works best from bottom to top, not top to bottom. Surber recently made a presentation to Edison Community College Fundamentals of Communication students. His speech took a somewhat different approach to one a few weeks earlier by Darke County Commissioner Mike Stegall. Surber gave the students questions to consider, such as “are the poor in many cases not to blame for their poverty?” and “Do we all have a social responsibility as well as a personal responsibility?” His focus included the concern that government should enhance the lives of its citizens through “affordable healthcare, a cleaner environment, strong living standards and a good edu-

Darke County Engineer Jim Surber talks with Edison communications students about politics and the role of his office in Darke County. (Bob Robinson photo)

cational system.” Stegall focused more on individual responsibility, telling students “nobody cares more about you than you,” there is no such thing as luck (it’s called preparation meets with opportunity), and every decision you make is your own (you own it). Both elected ofﬁcials also talked about their responsibilities as Darke County public servants and the state of the county from their job perspectives. Stegall’s focus was on the county’s successful jobs efforts and low unemployment. Surber’s was

more on some of the challenges local governments face due to decisions made at the state level. The presentations were opportunities for students to use some of the principles they learned throughout the course… public speaking, critical listening and feedback, and awareness of different perspectives to the same realities. The course, Fundamentals of Communication, explores a variety of communication avenues with a focus on public speaking. Edison offers the course in the summer as well as fall and spring terms.

Work Smarter, Not Harder at library GREENVILLE – The Greenville Public Library is proud to host Kristi Rambis, Occupational Therapist from Western Ohio Therapy, for a free educational program “Work Smarter, Not Harder - How to Reduce Pressure, Pain & Stress on the Joints” on April 30, 6:307:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Light refreshments will be served. Kristi has been an occupational therapist for 27 years and is certified in the treatment of the hands. She can tell you how to use your hands and wrists properly in order to protect the joints and muscles - thus retaining their strength and flexibility through the years. The goal is to be able to keep doing the things you love. Kristi says that people who do fine factory work, sew, quilt, crochet, pottery, etc. are susceptible to pain if not taught proper techniques. The base of the thumb is the most likely place for arthritis to develop. Overuse and misuse of the joints can wear them down. Some tips she will share are using mechanical assists, working for a specific length of time, and quitting while you still feel good. Don’t wait until pain sets in to stop an activity. It’s

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Museum seeks items

VERSAILLES – The Versailles Area Museum is looking for items for several new displays that are being planned. They would like to borrow items for the display “As Time Goes By.” This will be a unique display of all types of clocks, from mantel to alarm, and time pieces carried or worn; to show the importance of clocks and watches through time. Another display planned is from “Candles to Lights the Illumination of Our Lives.” This display will be a collection of all types of lighting from early farms to Edison’s invention; the story of how light changed our lives. They are looking for a variety of candle holders, oil lamps, gas, and early electric lighting. “Let’s Go Shopping… at the Local Mercantile Store.” They plan to redo their current display and create an early 1900’s store that would be reminiscent in any of the villages that make up the museum area. They are especially looking for clothing, galvanized buckets and dish pans, Wagner skillets, canned goods and box items from the period as well as store size scales and small garden tools and seeds. Lastly, they are seeking items from all the egg and poultry houses to illustrate the variety in the area that helped to make Versailles the “Poultry Capital of the Midwest.” All items are needed

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easy to become engrossed in what you’re doing and not realize you’ve overdone it until too late. She says to set a timer. Kristi also recommends the use of tools that make the job easier. She’ll have examples on hand to demonstrate. As people age they can no longer do things the same way as before. “Use your head ﬁrst,” she says. Plan out your activity in steps; a “task analysis.” This is an especially important message for this time of year when many

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May 1, to celebrate some of our area’s ﬁnest young musicians. The 2015 Catch a Rising Star concert and gala will be held at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in Dayton, and will feature Paul Ackley as guest caricaturist during the evening’s festivities. Ackley is a long-time listener and supporter of Discover Classical and has collaborated with the station in the past by donating a drawing that was imprinted on t-shirts and used successfully as a fundraising premium for the non-proﬁt classical music station. Ackley will be available for caricature portraits throughout the evening’s festivities thanks to the sponsorship of The Cornell/Nicholson Team UBS Financial Services. A graduate of the American Academy of Art in Chicago, Paul Ackley has been an active Editorial Cartoonist for over 30 years. In 2009 and 2010, he was

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awarded ‘’Best Editorial Cartoonist’’ by the Ohio Associated Press. In 2010, he received the Good Citizen Award for his Editorial Cartoons from the Ohio House of Representatives. Ackley also has a drawing displayed in House Speaker John Boehner’s Washington D.C. ofﬁce. He is a proud tribal member of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community of Northern Wisconsin. The Catch a Rising Star concert and gala showcases the talents of outstanding young musicians who are pursuing their musical studies and careers and promise to be the stars of the future in the classical music ﬁeld. The 2015 Catch a Rising Star concert and gala showcases the talents of pianist Benjamin Gittens, soprano Maya Vansuch, and violinist Spencer Sharp, all under the age of 20 and past win-

ners of Discover Classical’s Young Talent Search competition. The evening’s concert will culminate with a performance by piano virtuoso, Alpin Hong, whose last appearance in the area was hosted by the Darke County Center for the Arts in March 2014. For tickets to or additional information about the 2015 Catch a Rising Star concert and gala, visit www.discoverclassical.org or contact Rosemary Bradley at 496-3850. Discover Classical Dayton Public Radio, Inc., is a pair of local public radio stations broadcasting to the residents of the Miami and Whitewater Valleys. WDPR-FM 88.1 broadcasts from West Carrollton to Montgomery, Greene, Preble, and Warren Counties. WDPG-FM 89.9 broadcasts from Greenville, to Darke, Champaign, Clark, and Miami Counties.

Darke Co. Humane Society News GREENVILLE – There is a lot going on at the Darke County Humane Society. Spay and neuter time is here. If you know of any feral cat colonies or individual cats let them know. They will humanely trap the cats, have them spayed or neutered and return them to the area where they were trapped. You may call 549-1009 for this program. Bids are coming in for the addition and renovation of the shelter. They can use all the help they can get, both ﬁnancially and manpower, if you are able to help, call 548-7299.

Please keep an eye out and watch as they progress and stop in if you are in the area (7053 St Route 49 North). Their ongoing fundraisers continue to support animal care. Please support as much as you can. Darke County Discount Cards, Bingo at Paws Hall (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.), Cosmic Bingo the ﬁrst Friday of every month (7 p.m.), Rada Knife Sales, and the sale of Trophy Nuts and Candy at locations throughout the county. Remember…Dogs and cats are not our whole life, but they do make our lives whole.

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ON YOUR MIND

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GGMA Issues Open Letter

An open letter to the citizens of Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, political leaders of the state of Ohio, and the Federal Government of the United States of America: The Greater Greenville Ministerial Association (GGMA) wishes to express its deepest concerns with respect to the recent horrific events taking place in the Middle East and other parts of the world. The entire world has witnessed the beheading of a number of people, including Americans; the burning alive of the Jordanian pilot; the savage beheadings of twenty-one Coptic Christians; the burning alive of an additional forty-five members of the Resistance Soldiers opposed to Islamic State/ISIS. Their horrific savagery reveals to the world who ISIS is and what they truly believe and strive for—the genocidal extermination of those unlike them. The GGMA condemns in the strongest terms possible these acts of barbarism. In the twenty-first century it seems almost impossible that we are subjected to another “Holy War” directed against those who believe in the God of peace and love. Our God is a God of respect for every man, woman, and child in this world. ISIS believes in a god of war, hate, destruction, and death. The GGMA wishes to make it clear that these vicious attacks are hate crimes that hearken back to the days of The Holocaust. Today, this new Holocaust is targeting Jews and Christians, and even those Muslims who are opposed to the Islamic State. Innocent victims are the targets of these vicious and cruel savages who are a part of the Islamic terrorist organization, dedicated to one objective - the elimination, eradication of everyone who accepts the moral and ethical values of our western culture. We would remind the reader that Edmund Burke said, “The only thing necessary for evil to succeed is for good men to do nothing.” Further, a British philosopher said, “He who does not remember history is condemned to relive it.” Therefore, we, the members of GGMA issue a twofold call: to... 1) DEDICATED PRAYER We encourage all ministers of the gospel to lead their congregation(s) in lifting up before God our suffering brothers and sisters, asking for His protecting arms to be around those who are in danger throughout the Middle East and the world. We urge prayer for the wisdom and the strength to stand against those who wish to destroy human freedoms, including our faith in the God who sent his Son into this world to teach us how to love and live within His will. Let us pray for the courage that is necessary for us to stand firm in our convictions that our God is a God of all creation, a God of love and peace, a God who gave His Son, Jesus Christ, to suffer and die that all might have the opportunity to receive victory over sin, death, and the grave. As we pray, we would re-

mind all that the God of the Bible, the true and living God, in loving all men, even jihadists, does so “with an everlasting love” (Jeremiah 31:3). His goal is that “no one should perish, but that all would come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). Even the great apostle Paul, when he was called Saul, was a merciless enemy that God loved enough to reclaim as a servant, friend and missionary (See Acts 9.). Our prayers should focus on their salvation. As we pray, we would do well to remember that it is not our place to condemn or even seek retribution or vengeance (In Romans 12:19, quoting from Deuteronomy 32:35, Paul reminds us that God says, “It is mine to avenge; I will repay.”). We like Christ are “to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10) and to “overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:21). As we pray, we are to do so with a spirit of forgiveness. Jesus forgave those who cruciﬁed Him (Luke 23:34) and Stephen asked God not to hold the sin of those who stoned him against them (Acts 7:60). These acts of radical, forgiving love are ﬁrst examples that have been repeated many times throughout history and have served as powerful testimonies to their enemies. And let us pray also that our political leadership will seek the wisdom of God, stand for justice, and aid those who are targeted by ISIS. The call of this letter is also a call to... 2) RESPONSIBLE ACTION We, the membership of GGMA ask our local, state and federal leaders to take whatever steps are necessary to end the senseless slaughter of innocent people who struggle against these militant jihadists, remembering that the same God who commands us to love our enemies also instructs us to defend the innocent (Zechariah 9:8; Proverbs 31:9). It is not love to stand by and allow innocent people to be slaughtered. Therefore, strong action is required. We ask that the House of Representatives, under the leadership of John Boehner, the Senate, under that leadership of Mitch McConnell, and the President of the United States, Barak Obama, enact legislation aimed at direct action to eliminate the leadership of ISIS/Islamic State. In addition we encourage the formation of a solid coalition with those nations willing to stand with us in the struggle to bring a swift and lasting conclusion to the suffering and death of additional innocent human beings. “May grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord” (2 Peter 1:2) Great Greenville Ministerial Association – Rev. Peter B. Menke, Rev. Douglas J. Klinsing, Rev. Jim Morehouse, Rev. Rick Kavanaugh, Rev. John Monroe, Dr. James C. Vandermark, Rev. Shawn Harrison, Dr. Jeff Harper, Neal Crawford, Rev. Dale Boeger, Ann Kolb, Father John White

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I like to tell my Edison students that every situation is a learning opportunity. For instance, I’m not at all bashful about telling them I’m learning from them the same time they’re (hopefully) learning from me. One example is when I ask a student with the latest “phone” (or whatever they’re called these days) to record the time for class impromptu speeches. Students have to speak at least 60 seconds on a topic for which they are unprepared… without stumbling, long pauses, and’s or uh’s. Think it’s easy? You try it… “If you were a candy bar, what would you be and why?” Don’t like that one? Try “How many cows are in Canada?” Those are real job interview questions. Back to my learning

Other Genocides Relegated

Dear Editor: Every time I read an extended reminder about the importance of Holocaust Remembrance Day such as appeared in this space last week, I am baffled as to why this particular episode takes such precedence over all other equally or even more horrific genocides in recent history. Why do our schoolchildren spend up to four weeks in some grade levels studying the Nazi Holocaust, but never learn about mass exterminations of human beings elsewhere? The Armenian genocide in 1915 saw 1.5 million people slaughtered at the hands of Turks. More recently, in the killing fields of Cambodia from 1975-79, it is estimated one in five people lost their lives, totaling 1.7 million souls. Tens of thousands of people “disappeared” in Argentina and

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curve. A student has to keep track of time because I don’t have a ‘stop watch’ on my old-fashioned cell. “Sure you do,” said one of my students. “I don’t think so,” I replied. He held out his hand. I handed him my phone, then called on my next student for her impromptu. Twenty seconds later he hands me my phone… still ticking off the seconds. “Okay. Thanks. Now, how do I make it a phone again?” At the secondary level I’m always learning new things. My high school students are delighted to tell me they no longer have to sit according to the seating charts the teacher set up at the beginning of the semester. I learn it’s because they are such great students. Then I’ll have the occasional junior high student who will walk into class and drop 25 lbs. of books 18 inches onto his desk (with a loud bang). I learned he wasn’t really dropping them. They slipped. Another kid was upset because he didn’t get enough playing time.

“I’m just a kid,” the eighth grader said ruefully when we had a little conversation out in the hall. “Aren’t kids supposed to be kids before they grow up?” I learned he needed to get all the playing time he could because high school was really going to be tough. That brought back memories. I told my dad once I needed some relaxation time before heading back to school because the next semester was really going to be tough… I couldn’t be sure what his expression meant but I think it was somewhere between astonishment and derision. He bent back to his books. “Go back to work,” he said without looking up. At least I looked at the eighth grader when I told him to go back to work. Junior high really is a fascinating adventure. I mean where else will you discover that reading can actually cause headaches? One of my students told me that. For some reason I don’t learn quite as much from students in grades three through six. They seem to function at my level… well…

uh… you know what I mean. What I mean is they are learning more from me than I am from them. I hope. Oh well, never mind. I did learn I was famous and one or two students actually read the stories I wrote. Then there’s Woodland. I’m always learning new things from kindergarteners, ﬁrst and second graders… grandpa’s ears are bigger than mine (and he’s older than me), two students had birthdays last month, “I’m supposed to sit over there,” four students had stomach aches, two had headaches (and they weren’t even reading), one had an ‘owee’ I couldn’t see, two wanted college rings like mine… And I learned one student thought I was nice and she liked me. That made my day. But probably the most important thing I learned recently was in one of my college classes… a college student taught me a paper ﬁnger puppet could predict the future. Mine was “You have some tough days ahead of you.” Probably in this class.

READERS WRITE Chile during U.S.-backed military coups in the 1970’s80’s and in 1994, nearly one million Rwandans were butchered in the space of a few weeks. Accurate counts of civilian casualties from military adventures in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan will never be known, but are undoubtedly staggering. Up until three years ago, I myself had never heard of the Holodomor, which took place in 1932-33. Ukranian Christian landowners were starved to death in a Sovietorchestrated famine to get revenge on the struggling farmers for resisting collectivization policies. Josef Stalin and his right-hand man, Lazar Kaganovich, a Jew, were the chief perpetrators of this genocide which by conservative estimates killed 5 million, although some sources cite the ﬁgure as high as 10 million. This does not take into consideration the millions deported to Siberian gulags under the Stalin regime, yet he has somehow historically received a pass, while Hitler is the epitome of evil. The letter mentioned US complicity by way of beneﬁting from Nazi experiments on people, yet how many of us know that the U.S. government has been a more active participant in human experimentation throughout our history? According to Dr. Andrea Smith, author of Conquest: Sexual Violence and Ameri-

can Indian Genocide, pharmaceutical companies have used Native Americans to test drugs and the U.S. government conducted nuclear tests on or near Indian reservations. The U.S. Public Health Service disclosed that 1,500 human guinea pigs in Guatemala were involuntarily injected with syphilis to determine if penicillin could prevent sexually transmitted diseases. Dr. John Cutler led the experiments, the same Dr. Cutler who was involved in the Tuskegee Experiment from 1932-1972, during which hundreds of African-American men with late-stage syphilis were denied treatment. Pﬁzer tested drugs on 200 Nigerian children in 1996 during a meningitis epidemic without parental consent. Eleven of the children died and others suffered brain damage causing mental retardation. Yet wholesale slaughter and experimentation do not merit a special day or a hallowed place in school curricula unless we are speaking speciﬁcally of the Nazi Holocaust. Why? Norman Finkelstein has the answer. In his book published in 2000 entitled The

Holocaust Industry: Reﬂections on the Exploitation of Jewish Suffering, Finkelstein describes how the Holocaust is used to further Israel’s interests: perpetually playing the victim card while subjecting Palestinians to one of the longest and most brutal military occupations the world has ever seen. The Mamilla Cemetery in Jerusalem, an ancient Palestinian Muslim burial site, has been desecrated and parts of it destroyed by construction of the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s inaptly named “Museum of Tolerance.” The Simon Wiesenthal Center bills itself as a “global human rights organization researching the Holocaust and hate in a historic and contemporary context.” It compounds the tragedy that the legacy of Holocaust victims--be they Jewish, resistance ﬁghters, Roma (Gypsy) or homosexual--is exploited in such a way as to relegate all other genocides to a nearly forgotten historical footnote and at the same time, enabling the suffering of others. Sincerely, Tammy Watts, Bradford

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CHURCH & SOCIAL

Faith United Methodist Mission Committee includes Cheryl Gray, Debbie Metzner, Sharon Karns, Judy Fourman and Sharon Troutwine.

Little Dresses for Africa Project ARCANUM – Faith United Methodist Church Mission Committee is sharing the success of their ﬁrsttime experience of Little Dresses for Africa project. The simple to make dresses in a variety of colorful fabric gives hope to little girls in Africa one dress at a time. The talented seamstresses of the church generated so much enthusiasm for the project they were joined by members of the Trinity United Methodist Church and others elsewhere in the Arcanum community in producing the dresses. Non-seamstress ladies willingly donated a yard of fabric or pillow case needed for a dress resulting in some participants making multiple dresses. To-date, 70 dresses have been made that will be shipped in the future with several more still being completed. Little Dresses for Africa is a non-proﬁt organization that provides relief for children in Africa. The

little dresses are distributed to orphanages, churches and schools to plant in the hearts of girls that they are worthy. The ministry has grown serving 47 Africa countries as well as places in the United States such as the Appalachian Mountains and South Dakota. The dresses that go out from the churches and communities touch lives and serve as ambassadors to give hope to the children who receive them. Faith United Methodist Mission Committee, ladies of the church and others in the community who joined in their efforts are proud to have served in extending the hope provided by this ministry. The average cost to make a dress is about $2, but priceless to the little girl who receives it. If you want to learn more about the project, contact Faith Church, any member of the Mission Committee or check out the website at www.littledressesforafrica.org.

JC’s plans year with exciting events GREENVILLE – JC’s Coffee House has planned its calendar year and invites everyone to join them for fun, entertainment and fellowship in a non-threatening environment. They are looking forward to a few theme nights, contests, speakers, story tellers and live music to mention a few of their plans. They will

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be announcing the speciﬁc night, such as western night with a bean contest, character red carpet night and many more. It will be good clean fun. The calendar will posted at the coffee house so you can plan ahead. JC’s will be open April 24, 7-10 p.m. There is no charge at the door for the games. The snack bar is open. All are welcome for a night of fellowship. Bring a friend or join a table of friendly people and make new friends. JC’s is located in the U-Turn Building at Lighthouse Christian Center, southeast of Greenville off of US 127 on Sebring Warner Road, Greenville. For more information, call Janice, 417-5926.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Thobe Warner

FIVE GENERATIONS

ARCANUM – The Kuhn family has five generations. Shown are (seated) Great great grandmother, Betty (Paff) Kuhn, of Arcanum, holding Great great grandson, Adam Thomas Hendrickson, of Anaheim, Calif. Shown in the back row are Great Grandmother, Leora (Kuhn) Minnich, of Nappanee, Ind.; grandfather, Brandt Minnich, of Anaheim, Calif.; and Mother, Laura (Minnich) Hendrickson, of Anaheim, Calif.

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Arcanum first responders honored ARCANUM – Faith United Methodist Church recently held an Appreciation Brunch honoring the village’s first responders for their sacrifice and dedicated service to the safety, health, and wellbeing of the Arcanum community. In addition to brunch, first responders were presented with Certificates of Appreciation.

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GREENVILLE – Join Heartland of Greenville in celebrating the union of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Miller. Mr. Miller and Mrs. Peck met while residing at Heartland of Greenville and going through their short term therapy program. Marvin noticed Beverly enjoyed working on Jigsaw puzzles just as much as he did and so they started working on them together. As love works, both found to enjoy each other’s company and surrounded by family and friends the two became one by exchanging vows at Heartland of Greenville. “The ceremony was beautiful,” said the family. Other residents who were able witness to their courtship were also able to attend and celebrate this very blessed couple.

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Name: Korbin Roger Wuebker Age: 3 Years Birthday: April 21, 2015 Parents: Kevin and Holly (Post) Wuebker, Ft. Recovery Maternal Grandparents: Daniel and Heidi Linebaugh Union City and Henry Post, Greenville Paternal Grandparents: Sharon and the late Roger Wuebker, St. Henry Maternal Great Grandparents: Ruby Bartos, Eldorado, and Lester and Nancy Linebaugh, Union City Paternal Great Grandparents: Delores Wuebker, St. Henry, and Alvira Kaiser, Ft. Recovery

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Free Passport to Fishing Class ANSONIA – The Ansonia First Church of God will be holding a free Passport to Fishing Class on May 11, 6 p.m. The class will teach the basics of fishing such as types of fishing rods and reels, how to cast and rig a fishing pole, and how to tie knots. The class will also teach about the different types of fish you can catch locally and the different types of habitats fish call home. The class will be held in the shelter house behind the Ansonia First Church of God, 750 S. Main St., Ansonia. Participants will receive a free fishing rod and reel and will be able to fish after the class. There is a limit of 30 participants and you must register with the church office prior to attending. The class is open to children 8 and up, as well as adults. The class will be taught by Dave Shellhaas.

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VERSAILLES - The Versailles Museum announces April’s Last Monday event will be reminiscing about Easter’s Past with “Bunnies, Blossoms and Bonnets” on April 27, 1 p.m. Be looking for that favorite Easter hat to share. They are also interested in those great Easter traditions from favorite recipes to a corsage bought for Mom. As always your pictures add a lot to the sharing. The museum will also share the new upcoming displays that are in the plans for the museum through the summer. GREENVILLE EAGLES EVENTS

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Open Door revival set

GREENVILLE – Open Door Church of God, 501 Ash St., Greenville, will be having revival and they want to invite everyone to come and worship and hear the word of God. The revival will be held April 24-26 and the guest speaker is Pastor Kenneth Wayne Dodson who pastors a local church in Muncie, Ind. They believe you will receive a blessing.

Youth group silent auction

ANSONIA – The Ansonia United Methodist Church Youth Group, corner of Pearl and W. High Streets, Ansonia, will host a Silent Auction on April 26, at noon. The event will take place in the church’s Gathering Place. Money raised will go towards youth mission trips. A light lunch will be provided. Some of the items available include Cincinnati Reds, Dayton Dragons and Kings Island tickets, Scene 75 gift cards, YMCA, Snap Fitness gift cards, bowling, Christian Concert tickets, men’s tools, gift certiﬁcation to local restaurant, Flashbox and much more. Everyone is welcome.

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MIKOLIC – Louis E.

“Mickey” Mikolic, Jr., 79, of Greenville, died Thursday, March 26, 2015, at 12:21 a.m., at State of the Heart Hospice Center. He is survived by his wife, Brenda S. (Long) Mikolic, of Greenville, whom he married April 24, 2000; daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer and Cam Woliver, of Springboro, and Lena and Bobby Wright, of Greenville; stepson, David Condon, of Eaton; grandchildren,

Haley and Camryn Woliver, Jesse, and Kayla York and Olivia Wright; and sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Patrick Miron, of Edgewater, Fla. Burial was in Greenville Cemetery.

BREEDING – Etta Jean Breeding, 85, of Greenville, died Friday, April 10, 2015. Services were held Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at the OliverFloyd Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in the

Greenmound Cemetery, New Madison.

CAMPBELL – Mildred M. Campbell, 94, of Rossburg, died Friday, April 10, 2015. A service was held Thursday, April 16 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens. SPENCER – Wade Spencer, 39, of Celina and formerly of Bradford, died Saturday, April 11, 2015.

Green de Villes to perform at beneﬁt dance GREENVILLE – Local band the Green de Villes will perform live at the May 16 dance to beneﬁt the March of Dimes. The fundraising event will be held at the Greenville Elks Lodge 1139, 214 West Third St., Greenville, on May 16 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. A cash bar will be available.

Tickets are on sale now at select local businesses and cost $10 per person or $15 per couple. All proceeds will be donated to the Darke County March for Babies. You can purchase tickets while they last at one of these Greenville businesses: Greenville Federal, 690 Wagner Ave.; Montage Cafe,

527 S. Broadway; The Early Bird, 5312 Sebring Warner Rd.; and The Bistro off Broadway, 117 E. Fifth St. The annual March for Babies walk will be held May 2 at the Darke County Fairgrounds. Log onto the ofﬁcial website at www.marchforbabies.org to learn more and make donations online.

Ami McClurkin sponsors TSO GREENVILLE – Verd and Gini Stuckey have donated funds in the name of their daughter, Ami McClurkin, sponsoring the April 25 “A Night at the Oscars” performance by the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. Darke County Center for the Arts presents an orchestral performance annually as part of its Artists Series. DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan stated, “DCCA counts itself very fortunate to have the support of individuals who recognize the value of the performing arts and who choose to give of their personal funds to help make the programs accessible and more affordable. Their donation provides the opportunity to experience the beauty of live performances in a jewel of our community, St. Clair Memorial Hall,” she concluded. Formed in 1943 as The Friends of Music, the Toledo Symphony has grown from a group of 22 parttime musicians to become a regional orchestra employing nearly 80 professional full-time musicians who continue to grow in artistic quality and relevance. DCCA is literally rolling out the red carpet for the

It’s hard to believe our beloved son went to be with Jesus one year ago. He’s walking alongside the presence of our precious Savior…oh, what a sight that is! We have missed you in ways that’s indescribable but know that where you are now is the most wonderful place to be. Your siblings Amanda, Mark, Carmen, Casey and nephew Eli think about you daily, as well as Tyler and Kayla, and know

MONNIN – Georgetta Monnin, 83, of Versailles, died Saturday, April 11, 2015. A Mass of Christian Burial held on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles. Burial is in the St. Valbert Cemetery, Versailles. BURK – Joveta L. Burk, 81, of Celina, and formerly of Greenville, died Sunday, April 12, 2015. A service was held Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens, Greenville.

Verd and Gini Stuckey are shown with DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan.

show, and promises other festive touches for our local “Night at the Oscars.” Although you’ll be welcome regardless of your attire, some DCCA ofﬁcials plan on dressing for the occasion, and invite you to join in the formal fun if you are so inclined. But if you don’t have a tuxedo or a ball gown, or have them but don’t want to pull them out of the closet, you can still revel in the merry music produced by skilled musicians who simply love to play. The performance by Toledo Symphony Orchestra will also feature a local debut; the audience at St. Clair Memorial Hall will

they will see you again in Heaven. Your friends have missed you greatly too. Thank you to all who have prayed for our family, sent cards, ﬂowers, donated to the Cody Spencer Memorial Fund at Pleasant View Missionary Church or just thought of us during this past year. Your kindness has not gone unnoticed. Please continue to pray for us as living without Cody is not an easy task. We love and miss you Cody! Greg and Patty Spencer

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FITZGERALD – Elaine C. Fitzgerald, 104, of Greenville, died Wednesday, April 15, 2015. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Monday, April 20, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 233 West 3rd St., Greenville. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Ft. Jefferson. Family will receive friends on Sunday, April 19, 2015 from 2-5 p.m. at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville.

YOUNG – Steve W. “Pappy” Young, 68, of Greenville, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, April 17, 2015 in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Greenville. Burial is in the St. Mary’s Church Cemetery. MONG – Jane Elizabeth Mong, 53, of Greenville, died Thursday, April

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Investment in UC: antiques, art UNION CITY, Ind. – Ansonia residents and antique enthusiasts Tony and Rhonda Gates heard about Mayor Bryan Conklin’s efforts to revitalize Union City, so they came to see for themselves. Conklin showed them several buildings, and they fell in love with the old Harrison Building on Oak Street. Tony says, “I fell in love with all the brick. It’s in a good location, and I could see all it could be. This building has good bones.” The Gateses are now turning the former printing business into Oak Street Antiques, opening May 1. By good location, Tony is referring to Union City’s position. He says the Antique Alley including Centerville has a gap in the circle of antique destinations, and Union City could ﬁll that gap. “I can see Union City becoming a Centerville or Waynesville,” he explains. “I’d like to see many antique shops here to draw more people in. More antique shops are a draw, not competition.” Tony has made contacts with other antique enthusiasts in Union City, and they are working together to make the State Line town a destination for visitors. Richard Stewart and Dave Smedley of Step Back in Time are encouraging the development of Oak Street Antiques. Also in the antique mix are Bob and Judy Hummel, Rosebud Collectibills, Stanley and Georgia Garrett of Shop of Many Little Things, and, of course, Preservation Society’s Antique Mall. The late Don Turner gave the Harrison Building to the city decades ago. For many years the building housed a Senior Citizens meal site. The city then re-

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Wave continue to struggle, losing to Troy in make-up game BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER www.bluebagmedia.com GREENVILLE – It has been a tough week for the Greenville baseball team. The Wave dropped two in a doubleheader last Saturday to Tri-County North, then lost two days in a row to Vandalia-Butler. On Wednesday Greenville hosts Troy in a makeup game from a previous week rain delay after three complete innings. With three shut-out innings already in the book, AJ Bowers returned the mound to complete the unﬁnished game. “This is the best four innings we have played all season,” said Greenville Coach Eric Blumenstock. “We didn’t make any mistakes today. Everything that they got was earned. That hit up the middle a little jamb shot.” “AJ (Bowers) pitched an outstanding game … ﬁrst inning through seven. It’s a heartbreaker. We have had a rough stretch here.”

Log on to bluebagmedia.com for more photos from this and other games. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Picking up the game in the top of the fourth, the Trojans put runners on second and third with one out only to have Wave freshman Kyle Mills settle under a popup at second and Brandon York track down a line drive to leftﬁeld to keep the visitors off the board. Jacob Hounshell drilled a one-out single to center in the bottom of the fourth followed by a walk to Mills putting runners on ﬁrst and second

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with one down. A deep drive off the bat of Reece Hunt for a long out and a throw beating a tag-up from second sent the teams to the fifth-inning scoreless. “That was a great game,” said Troy Head Coach Ty Welker. “You know that fourth inning, we both made tremendous plays in the outfield in that inning and both teams got guys on. People had to battle out of situations. It was a lot of fun.” Troy went down 1-2-3 in the top of the fifth with a shallow fly to a speedy Quinton Wood in center, a sky-high popup to Tanner Ross in foul territory at third and a York long run to race down a deep foul ball to leftfield. A Ross single to center and a one-out Dylan Shumaker single to center had two Wave runners on only to be stranded with a popups to second and short keeping the 0-0 game in-

tact after five complete. Troy pushed the game’s first run across with a sixth-inning opening single, a sacrifice bunt, a 6-3 (Hounshell to Jason Shields) groundout and an RBI bloop single to center. A groundout to Ross at third had the Wave coming the plate in the bottom of the sixth trailing 1-0. Three-up and threedown greeted the Wave in the bottom of the sixth with back-to-back groundouts to short and a grounder back to the mound. A Bowers’ strikeout and walk had two-down with the bases loaded only to have Hounshell corral a towering popup at short to keep the Trojans’ lead at 1-0 with the Wave coming to the plate in their last at-bat. Two infield popups and a strikeout had a very talented and experience Troy team taking a hard earned 1-0 GWOC North win. “I told the kids today; at some point we are going to have to become a varsity baseball team … not just a young varsity baseball team,” said Blumenstock. “You just keep hoping that break is going to fall for you … it just hasn’t happened yet.” With the win, Troy keeps its perfect record intact at 9-0 with a 4-0 GWOC North record while Greenville drops to 1-9 on the 2015 season.

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going three for four, with two RBI’s and scoring two runs. Three other Indians batters had two hits on the night; sophomore Aaron Foster, freshman Zach Bradbury and senior Kyle Cross. Bradbury and senior Taylor Moore each had two stolen bases in the game. “I was very pleased with how the guys are coming along,” said Head Coach Bill Bradbury. “Gabe went out and pitched a great game, and the guys came through with offense and defense to back him up.” Union City opened its conference play Thursday beating Tri High School 13-3 in ﬁve innings. Log on to bluebagmedia.com daily sports schedules, score and more.

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Games get underway in spring DCSA youth soccer MISSISSINAWA VALLEY GREENVILLE – The Darke County Soccer Association’s youth soccer league played its ﬁrst games of the spring season Tuesday evening at Greenville’s North Park. Due to last week’s rain, the originally scheduled start of the season was postponed. The league is for boys

UC junior Bailey Hughes led the game in runs scored and RBI’s in the win. Log on to bluebagmedia.com for more photos from this and other local games. (Clinton Randall photo)

BOYS BASEBALL Apr. 20 vs Troy Christian, 5 p.m. Apr. 23 @ Newton, 5 p.m. Apr. 24 @ Franklin Monroe, 5 p.m. Apr. 25 vs Fort Recovery, 2 p.m. GIRLS SOFTBALL Apr. 23 @ Newton, 5 p.m. Apr. 24 @ Franklin Monroe, 5 p.m.

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BOYS BASEBALL April 20 @ Piqua, 5 p.m. April 21 vs. Piqua, 5 p.m. April 23 @ Lebanon (Wright State), 6 p.m. April 25 @ Franklin Monroe (DH), 11 a.m. GIRLS SOFTBALL April 20 @ Piqua, 5 p.m. April 21 vs. Piqua, 5 p.m. April 24 @ Champions Challenge (1), Loudonville, TBA April 25 @ Champions Challenge (2), Loudonville, TBA TRACK & FIELD April 21 @ Fairborn Invite, 4:30 p.m. April 23 vs. Sidney/Wayne, 4:30 p.m. BOYS TENNIS April 20 vs. Tipp City, 4:30 p.m. April 21 @ Piqua, 4:30 p.m. April 22 vs. Fairborn (Wedgewood Park/ Rona Hills), 4:30 p.m. April 23 vs. Sidney Lehman, 4:30 p.m. April 24 vs. Beavercreek (rescheduled from 4/6 and 3/27), 4:30 p.m. April 25 @ Tecumseh, 11 a.m.

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BOYS BASEBALL Apr. 20 vs Franklin Monroe (5/3 Field), 7 p.m. Apr. 21 @ Ansonia, 5 p.m. Apr. 23 vs Bethel, 5 p.m. GIRLS SOFTBALL Apr. 21 @ Ansonia, 5 p.m. Apr. 23 vs Bethel, 5 p.m. Apr. 24 vs New Bremen, 5 p.m. TRACK & FIELD Apr. 24 @ Ansonia Tiger Relays, 4:30 pm

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Apr. 21 @ Bradford, 5 p.m. Apr. 23 vs Franklin Monroe, 5 p.m. Apr. 24 vs Bethel, 5 p.m. GIRLS SOFTBALL Apr. 20 vs Northridge, 5 p.m. Apr. 21 @ Bradford, 5 p.m. Apr. 23 vs Franklin Monroe, 5 p.m. Apr. 24 vs Bethel, 5 p.m. TRACK & FIELD Apr. 20 @ Ansonia Tri Meet, 4:30 p.m. Apr. 24 @ Ansonia Tiger Relays, 4:30 pm

UNION CITY COMMUNITY HS BOYS BASEBALL Apr. 21 vs Cowan, 5 p.m. Apr. 23 vs Union County, 5 p.m. Apr. 25 vs Southern Wells, 11 a.m. GIRLS SOFTBALL Apr. 20 @ Winchester, 5 p.m. Apr. 21 @ Liberty Christian, 5:30 p.m. Apr. 23 vs Centerville, 5 p.m. Apr. 25 vs Monroe Central, 11 a.m. TRACK & FIELD Apr. 21 vs Winchester/Randolph Southern, 5 p.m. Apr. 23 @ Northeastern, 5 p.m. BOYS GOLF Apr. 21 vs Union County, 5 p.m. Apr. 23@ Tri High School, 5 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS Apr. 20 @ Union County, 5 p.m. Apr. 22 vs Seton Catholic, 5 p.m. Apr. vs Anderson Prep, 5:30 p.m.

VERSAILLES

BOYS BASEBALL April 21 vs. St. Henry, 5 p.m. April 23 @ Ft. Recovery, 5 p.m. April 25 vs. Anna, 11 a.m. GIRLS SOFTBALL April 20 @ New Breman, 5 p.m. April 23 vs. Minster, 5 p.m. April 25 @ TBA (at Ft. Loramie), TBA TRACK & FIELD April 21 vs. Coldwater & Russia, 4:45 p.m. April 25 @ Eaton Invitational, 10 a.m.

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BOYS BASEBALL April 20 @ Houston, 5 p.m. April 21 vs. Tri-Village, 5 p.m. April 23 @ Ansonia, 5 p.m. April 24 vs. Jackson Center, 5 p.m. GIRLS SOFTBALL April 20 @ Houston, 5 p.m. April 21 vs. Tri-Village, 5 p.m. April 23 @ Ansonia, 5 p.m. TRACK & FIELD April 21 @ Miami Co. Meet (Miami East), 4:30 p.m. April 24 @ Ansonia Tiger Relays, 4:30 p.m.

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BOYS BASEBALL April 20 vs. Arcanum (Fifth Third Field), 7 p.m. April 21 @ Newton, 5 p.m. April 23 @ Tri-Village, 5 p.m. April 24 vs. Mississinawa Valley, 5 p.m. April 25 vs. Greenville (DH), 12 p.m. GIRLS SOFTBALL April 21 @ Newton, 5 p.m. April 23 @ Tri-Village, 5 p.m. April 24 vs. Mississinawa Valley, 5 p.m. April 25 vs. Southeastern, 11 a.m. TRACK & FIELD April 20 @ Ansonia Tri, 4:30 p.m. April 24 @ Tiger Relays, 4:30 p.m.

ANSONIA

BOYS BASEBALL Apr. 20 @ Riverside, 5 p.m. Apr. 21 vs Arcanum, 5 p.m. Apr. 23 vs Bradford, 5 p.m. Apr. 24 @ Twin Valley South, 5 p.m. GIRLS SOFTBALL Apr. 20 @ Riverside, 5 p.m. Apr. 21 vs Arcanum, 5 p.m. Apr. 23 vs Bradford, 5 p.m. Apr. 24 @ Twin Valley South, 5 p.m. TRACK & FIELD Apr. 20 vs FM/TV Tri, 4:30 p.m. Apr. 24 Tiger Relays, 4:30 p.m.

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Tri-Village softball beats Trail for ﬁrst season win BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER www.bluebagmedia.com

NEW MADISON – The Tri-Village softball team got their first win of the young season, beating National Trail Wednesday afternoon by a score of 11-6. The Lady Patriots’ bats came to life in the fifth inning, scoring five runs. Though the team has had a tough start to the season, they were able to work together and hold

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Russia’s boys and girls track teams swept the Franklin Monroe Quad on April 14. (Rodney Baker photo)

Russia sweeps FM Quad PITSBURG – The Franklin Monroe High School Track Teams hosted Bradford, Ft. Recovery and Russia on April 14 for the FM Quad. Russia swept the meet with ﬁrst place victories for their girls and boys teams with 83 and 123 1/2 points, respectively. Both of Bradford’s team ﬁnished in second with 56 points for the girls and 51 1/2 points for the girls.

Franklin Monroe’s boys were third with Ft. Recovery ﬁnished in fourth; only two points behind the Jets. Ft. Recovery’s girls ﬁnished in third with the Jets coming in last. Five points separated the second through fourth place teams for the girls. Visit www.bluebagmedia.com for individuals scores and pictures of the meet.

Tickets on sale for Tri-Village sports banquet on April 29 NEW MADISON – TriVillage will be having their high school boys basketball and cheerleading banquet on Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the high school. Delight Catering will be providing the meal for the night which will cost only $10 per per-

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VANDALIA – The Lady Wave won backto-back run rule victories over the GAYLEN VandaliaBLOSSER Sports Writer Butler Lady bluebagmedia.com Aviators with a 10-0 Tuesday fiveinning win on the heals of a Monday night 12-2 fiveinning GWOC North win. “Again; playing a Division I school, a good GWOC team,” said Greenville Coach Jarrod Newland. “Coming out and putting the ball in play.” Greenville wasted no time scoring five first inning runs while adding one second-inning run to lead 6-0 after two complete. “Hit the ball there in the first a couple of times and it got contagious,” Newland said. “Bottom line … 10-0 Greenville.” With both teams going scoreless in inning No. 3, the Wave added four

fourth-inning runs to take a 10-0 lead heading to the fifth-inning. The teams matched fifth-inning zeros with the Lady Wave moving to 10-1 on the season with the 10-0 Greater Western Ohio Conference North win. With the win, the Greenville girls own a 4-0 GWOC North record and sport a ten-game win streak. The Wave knocked out eight hits on the night, seven singles and an Ally Russell double. Greenville continues to shine in the field as Lady Wave played error-free ball. “Loved our defense tonight,” said Newland. “Played scratch free … made a lot of plays because they have four or five kids that come up their swinging and hit the ball real hard and we made some plays.” Russell pitched three scoreless innings giving up two hits, no walks while

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BRADFORD – Bailey Brewer will take her running career to New York City where the Bradford senior will attend St. John’s University while studying political science in college with plans to further her education in law school. Brewer is the daughter of Maria and Jason Brewer and will run cross country and track for St. Johns. In the college selection process Brewer considered Manhattan College, Pace University and Wagner College … all located in New York. I’ve just always wanted to live in New York my whole life,” Brewer said. “I deﬁnitely want to go to school in New Your City.” St. John’s was a hard decision but it was deﬁnitely a good one,” continued Brewer. “I liked the college more and it was bigger. I just felt it was a better school.” With the St. John’s Red Storm, Brewer will be competing in NCAA Division I in the Big East Conference. “Its nerve racking, but it’s

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Edison students educate 4th, 6th graders on bullying GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;These kids are not necessarily bad,â&#x20AC;? said Jeff BOB Vaughn, AlterROBINSON Associate Editor native School bluebagmedia.com Program Coordinator for Darke County Council on Rural Services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a lot of guidance.â&#x20AC;? Noting he works with youth, ages seven to 17, he told members and guests of Kiwanis of Greenville recently about a Community Connectors Grant application to the Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce to help him reach these young people. It is a 3-year grant serving Darke County students in grades 5-12. Total amount requested is $450,877.60. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All aspects of the proposed Community Connectors services and activities directly align with our agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ ve Community Connection core principles,â&#x20AC;? he said. Adolescents are given the opportunity to be involved with leadership and recreation activities, tutoring, educational ďŹ eld trips, service learning proj-

ects and life skills training. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The goal is to show them they can have a positive and productive future.â&#x20AC;? The anticipated grant has three components. First is to provide Mentor/Youth Advocates. Darke County will have three. They will be housed at Mississinawa Valley, TriVillage and Gateway Youth in Greenville. Their mission, according to Vaughn, will be to â&#x20AC;&#x153;motivate and inspire students (one-on-one) to ďŹ nd their purpose and reach their full potential.â&#x20AC;? The second component is one-on-one mentoring through local faith-based organizations. Vaughn said the First Baptist Church (Union City) and Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren (New Paris) will recruit and assist in training volunteer mentors. Business partnerships will compose the third component: skill building related to job readiness, career planning and work ethic. GYP (Gateway Youth Programs) will partner with Midmark, Wayne Hospital, Norcold, Greenville Nation-

al Bank, State of the Heart Hospice, Darke County Wellness & Recovery, H&M Precision Concrete, Darke County Municipal Court, Family Health Services, Darke County Economic Development and Darke County Chamber of Commerce. Human Resources representatives will go to local schools to discuss employment trends and what they look for in an employee; also, where age appropriate, will offer opportunities for mentoring, job shadowing, work experiences or internships. Vaughnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agency currently provides an ACES (Achievement Center for Educational Success) program. Students are assigned by their home school. Kids have to meet the same requirements as everyone else; they get the credits through ACES then return to their home schools. The program also teaches work skills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greenville has its own program, The Academy,â&#x20AC;? Vaughn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But we work with all the other districts.â&#x20AC;? Success us up to the stu-

dent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are rewarded for working extra hard,â&#x20AC;? he added, butâ&#x20AC;Ś â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they want to be a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;butt?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to be a bigger â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;buttâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.â&#x20AC;? Noting they have very few discipline issues, Vaughn added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;In 17 years thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been one ďŹ ghtâ&#x20AC;Ś I let it go because both kids needed to get their butts kicked.â&#x20AC;? According to Vaughn, most kids in the program really have no one in their lives who care if they go to school. They also understand this is a privilege. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want you here if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be here.â&#x20AC;? The agency serves young people from all walks of life, Vaughn addedâ&#x20AC;Ś mostly kids who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have parents who care. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do. Our business is helping kids.â&#x20AC;? The agency gets its primary funding from Darke County United Way and currently serves 60 young people. The anticipated Community Connectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grant is matching. The ďŹ rst year is 3 (state) to 1 (local); second year 2 to 1, third year 1 to 1, and thereafter locally supported.

New grant could reach more â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;at riskâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; kids GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;These kids are not necessarily bad,â&#x20AC;? said Jeff BOB Vaughn, AlterROBINSON Associate Editor native School bluebagmedia.com Program Coordinator for Darke County Council on Rural Services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a lot of guidance.â&#x20AC;? Noting he works with youth, ages seven to 17, he told members and guests of Kiwanis of Greenville recently about a Community Connectors Grant application to the Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce to help him reach these young people. It is a 3-year grant serving Darke County students in grades 5-12. Total amount requested is $450,877.60. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All aspects of the proposed Community Connectors services and activities directly align with our agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ ve Community Connection core principles,â&#x20AC;? he said. Adolescents are given the opportunity to be involved with leadership and recreation activities, tutoring, educational ďŹ eld trips, service learning projects and life skills training. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The goal is to show them they can have a positive and productive future.â&#x20AC;? The anticipated grant has three components. First is to provide Mentor/Youth Advocates. Darke County will have three. They will be housed at Mississinawa Valley, Tri-

Village and Gateway Youth in Greenville. Their mission, according to Vaughn, will be to â&#x20AC;&#x153;motivate and inspire students (one-onone) to ďŹ nd their purpose and reach their full potential.â&#x20AC;? The second component is one-on-one mentoring through local faith-based organizations. Vaughn said the First Baptist Church (Union City) and Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren (New Paris) will recruit and assist in training volunteer mentors. Business partnerships will compose the third component: skill building related to job readiness, career planning and work ethic. GYP (Gateway Youth Programs) will partner with Midmark, Wayne Hospital, Norcold, Greenville National Bank, State of the Heart Hospice, Darke County Wellness & Recovery, H&M Precision Concrete, Darke County Municipal Court, Family Health Services, Darke County Economic Development and Darke County Chamber of Commerce. Human Resources representatives will go to local schools to discuss employment trends and what they look for in an employee; also, where age appropriate, will offer opportunities for mentoring, job shadowing, work experiences or internships. Vaughnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agency currently provides an ACES

Jeff Vaughn (right), Council on Rural Services, poses with Kiwanis of Greenville President Dale Musser following his presentation on a Community Connectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grant for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;at riskâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; kids.

(Achievement Center for Educational Success) program. Students are assigned by their home school. Kids have to meet the same requirements as everyone else; they get the credits through ACES then return to their home schools. The program also teaches work skills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greenville has its own program, The Academy,â&#x20AC;? Vaughn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But we work with all the other districts.â&#x20AC;? Success us up to the student. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are rewarded for working extra hard,â&#x20AC;? he added, butâ&#x20AC;Ś â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they want to be a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;butt?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to be a bigger â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;buttâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.â&#x20AC;? Noting they have very few discipline issues, Vaughn added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;In 17 years thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been one ďŹ ghtâ&#x20AC;Ś I let it go because both kids needed to get their butts kicked.â&#x20AC;?

According to Vaughn, most kids in the program really have no one in their lives who care if they go to school. They also understand this is a privilege. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want you here if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be here.â&#x20AC;? The agency serves young people from all walks of life, Vaughn addedâ&#x20AC;Ś mostly kids who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have parents who care. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do. Our business is helping kids.â&#x20AC;? The agency gets its primary funding from Darke County United Way and currently serves 60 young people. The anticipated Community Connectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grant is matching. The ďŹ rst year is 3 (state) to 1 (local); second year 2 to 1, third year 1 to 1, and thereafter locally supported.

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Supporters of House of Hope Dayton enjoyed a meal and games during the inaugural Hope in the Darke Casino Night.

House of Hope is closer to being reality GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; House of Hope Dayton is well on its way to becomRYAN BERRY ing a reality in Managing Editor Darke County. bluebagmedia.com The program held its biggest fundraiser to date on April 11 and over 150 persons came together to help the organization reach its goals and have fun at the inaugural Hope in the Darke Casino Night. House of Hope Dayton will be a facility that helps teen girls throughout the Miami Valley. They will soon accept girls between the ages of 13 and 17 years of age. The residential program is a 9-18 month program with four phases that help each teen to accept responsibility, respect authority and relate more effectively to peers and adults. Referrals can be made by the Juvenile Court, JFS, pastors and parents. The facility will be able to house 10 girls and outpatient counseling will also be available. According to Amy

Final Sarah Run planned in June GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mark your calendar for the eighth annual Sarah Run. This will be the ďŹ nal run, but Sarahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory will live on forever. This event and scholarship remembers and honors the life of Sarah Whittaker. The two day event begins on June 12 at Paws Bingo Hall, 848 Martin St., Greenville. This is a free party with food and drinks available. ClassiďŹ ed will provide the music from 8 p.m. to midnight. Doors open at 5 p.m. for Happy Time. On June 13 they will hold a Poker Run, starting at Paws Bingo. The

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Raynes, founder of House of Hope Dayton and counselor, admits she has a heart for young people and believes she and her staff can make a difference in their lives. She thanked those gathered saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve decided to shine for a girl you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even know.â&#x20AC;? Raynes and her team have set a goal of opening the facility by Sept. 1. They are hoping to soon reach their ďŹ rst goal of purchasing a building in Ithaca. The fundraisers have given them hope that this will soon be a reality. Community support will also be needed remodel the facility and establish an operating budget. The current owner of the building has allowed House of Hope Dayton to begin some of the remodeling projects and staff at the Greenville Sherwin Williams store has offered to paint a few of the rooms. When asked about the turnout for the Casino Night and the support she has received, Raynes said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love it. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so thankful.â&#x20AC;?

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ďŹ rst bike out will be at 2 p.m. Signup begins at noon. There is a $7 entry fee. There will be a party following the run with DJ Kent Mowry with food and drinks available. Prizes will be awarded and a scholarship will be granted at 6 p.m. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scholarship recipient is Thomas Shaw who will receive $2,500. Past recipients include Paul Schlechty, Mason Perez and Katelynn Crandall. The public is welcome to all of the events. For more information, call 417-1835 or 417-7267.

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Deputies receive sharps containers

ARCANUM – Arcanum High School is pleased to announce its Prom Court. The court includes Joey Henning, Kyle Carlisle, Jordan Dubbs, Austin Baker, Conner Pohl, Trent Jones, Brandon Fourman, Dalton Lindemuth, Cody Meeks, Rebecca Deao, Shelby Howard, Brooke Shroder, Hunter Joslin, Morgan McKinney, Amanda Michael, Kelsey Anderson, Danielle Hurley, Haleigh Shaffer, and

Maggie Heiser. Arcanum’s Prom is April 25 at the Fort Piqua Plaza from 7:30-11:30 p.m. The crowning will take place at approximately 8:40 p.m. Parents of the court are invited to attend the crowning and are cordially asked to leave after the ceremony. After Prom will take place at the high school from midnight-2 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

Spring Tea/Luncheon at www.oldethymegarden. blogspot.com. Questions may be emailed to oldethymegardener@gmail.com or find them on Facebook. Mail paid reservations to: Olde Thyme Gardeners, P.O. Box 74, Greenville, Ohio 45331. Include name, address, phone number, and email with a check made out to “Olde Thyme Gardeners.” Confirmations will be sent by email only. Please, do not contact the park office. In the spirit of the event, participants are encouraged to wear hats with their fine attire or period dress and of course their best “unmentionables.”

RICHMOND, Ind. – The community is invited to “How Addiction Impacts Our World,” noon to 1 p.m., April 20 at Reid Hospital’s Lingle Auditorium, on hospital’s lower level. Presenter David Hill, LMFT, LCAC, a counselor for Reid’s Employee Assistance Program, will talk about the many kinds of addiction, how addiction affects everyone and how to deal with it. “Addiction is a big problem in our culture, and all of us are affected by it,” said Hill. “It destroys families, causes job loss and ruins lives. Even our taxes are affected, since the government funds treatment programs to help

people overcome addictions. This presentation will look at big picture issues, but also help people deal with addiction in their own families.” Hill says he will help participants understand what addiction is, what it looks like and how it can affect people from all walks of life, ethnic backgrounds and education levels. “Addiction has been around for hundreds of years, and there is no quick ﬁx,” he said. “That said, people can help family members and friends who are struggling with addiction, and get involved at the community level as well.” To register, call 765983-3104.

sidewalks, yards, parks, and parking lots. It is important for citizens to be aware that exposure to communicable diseases can occur through the improper handling of discarded drug abuse instruments. Syringes and needles are particularly dangerous around small children because the bright orange caps can be mistaken for darts or other toys. The public is urged not to touch improperly disposed of syringes or any other potential drugrelated paraphernalia and to call the Darke County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce at 548-3399 or the Greenville Police Department at 548-1103.

Disposing of Syringes/ Needles Rumpke accepts “sharps” – or needles – but urges proper disposal. * Drop needles into a rigid plastic container, such as a laundry detergent bottle; no water bottles. * Seal the cap with thick tape and write “sharps” on the container. * Drop the sealed container into your regular trash can. * Do not put containers in with recycling. For more information on the proper disposal of hard to dispose of items, contact the Darke County Solid Waste District at 547-0827.

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GREENVILLE – The Olde Thyme Gardeners are pleased to announce a Spring Tea and Luncheon fundraiser. Jan Brady presents an entertaining program about how women’s under garments have changed as women’s roles have changed in society. Tea, catered lunch and program are by reservation only. Reserved seating is $20 per person on May 16, 11:30 a.m. at Shawnee Prairie Nature Center, 4267 SR 502, Greenville. The deadline for paid reservations is May 6. Registration forms are available at most public libraries or

Reid discovers addiction and impact

Medicine and More Owner and Pharmacist, Eric Everman, graciously provided Darke County Sheriff Deputies with sharps containers for their cruisers. Pictured are Chief Deputy Mark Whitaker, Eric Everman, Deputy Mark Garbig, and Deputy Matthew Prickett.

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GREENVILLE – Deputies say the discovery of improperly discarded needles has risen dramatically in recent years as intravenous drug use has increased. It’s a major problem for ofﬁcers who have to search drug users and the hiding places in their cars and homes. Last year, Trash Bash 2014 volunteers discovered approximately nine used syringes/needles throughout Darke County roadways during the two-day event. Offenders often toss out used syringes and needles to prevent being caught in possession of drug paraphernalia while traveling in their vehicles. As a result of last year’s needle recoveries the Darke County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce asked Darke County Solid Waste District for assistance in obtaining proper sharps containers. Solid Waste District Director Krista

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Eating Healthy by Starting a Garden When thinking of starting a garden, thoughts of large areas of land, tilled and planted with many vegetable plants might make you anxious, especially if you are short on time and land. It’s a good thing that starting a garden does not require a lot of daily time and energy if you don’t really have it. When my family started eating healthier, it was a process that took many years. First, we made changes like eating out less frequently and not drinking soda. With time it became easier to look at other opportunities for a healthier lifestyle. If you are like me, my former eating preferences included sauces and gravies, which usually translated to excess empty calories. One way to cut these calories is to substitute ﬂavorful herbs for sauces/ gravies. We still splurge on occasion, but over the course of 8+ years, we have made many small changes that have helped us stay healthy, minimize health problems and most importantly, helped

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Personal Trainer our kids learn how to eat well for life. Gardening is a big part of this journey for us. Planting herbs in small pots (or any container that can hold dirt and has a small drain) is one way to start gardening. Choosing small herb plants from local nurseries or hardware stores is an easy way to start a garden with minimal resources. Read the plant tag that comes with the plant for watering information and how much sun each plant requires. Employees at the nursery can also answer any questions you might have when you are mak-

ing selections. Many potted herb plants can be grown on a windowsill, making access during food preparation easy. You can cut a bit of the plant off, rinse under water, then chop it up on a cutting board with a sharp knife. Here are some suggestions to get you started: Basil – add to chicken, pasta dishes, beef Oregano – add to chicken, salads, vegetable dishes Chives – add to salads, sautéed vegetables, potatoes Mint (many varieties of this. I grow chocolate mint) – add to ice water or tea Parsley (I prefer flat parsley) – add to any meat or vegetable dish Thyme – add the leaves to any meat dish Rosemary – add sprigs to chicken or beef before roasting Often, herbs can be used together to create your own unique flavor combinations. When cut, these herbs smell wonderful and can create new fla-

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vor profiles with little time involved. Herb plants will continue to grow and provide many meals of fresh flavor as the months go by. When you feel more adventurous, planting herbs outside can give you space for many more herb plants. If you have the space, planting outside even allows perennial herbs to grow back each year, saving even more money from year to year. Be aware that herbs like oregano and mint tend to overgrow and take over, but you can dig some up and share with a friend if you grow them outside. Part of my herb garden came from herb-trading with friends in the area. If you are not already gardening, give herbs a try. You might be surprised at how easy it is. Diana Unger is a certified personal trainer located in Greenville, Ohio and can be reached on Facebook at Warrior Strength Workouts and at www.warriorstrengthworkouts.com.

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All measurements are approximate 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped fine 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped fine 2 Tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped fine 2 cloves minced garlic, chopped fine 1 Tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine ½ Teaspoon salt Optional – ¼ Teaspoon cayenne pepper

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Pat the mixture onto the meat or vegetables before placing on the heat source. If you use for meat, do not store the excess for later since there may be contamination from the raw meat into the herbs. I make this recipe a few times in the summer for grilled meat. It stores well in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed container for up to 2 weeks. With flourishing herb plants, it is easy to make this recipe any time we need a good meat rub.

Tip: adjust the amount of herbs and garlic based on your personal preferences.

Is your massage therapist licensed? When choosing a “massage therapist,” it is important to consider whether you are going to a “Licensed Massage Therapist.” There can be risks to your health in trusting your wellness to an unlicensed massage therapist. A “Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)” has graduated from a massage therapy school approved by the State Medical Board of Ohio and has completed at least 750 hours of curriculum (massage therapy, anatomy and physiology, ethics and business). Along with passing the Licensing Exam given by the State Medical Board of Ohio, the Licensed Mas-

sage Therapist must pass a background check and ﬁngerprinting. Why is this important? Once licensed, the Licensed Massage Therapist will be able to perform safe, competent, and knowledgeable massage. He/she can determine if you are at risk during any part of treatment, has the skills to give results, makes good business and ethical decisions, and will be a safer choice for your health. Massage affects every system of the body and your overall health. The Ohio Council of Massage Therapy Schools has said, “Practitioners proclaiming they do not need a license to perform ‘relaxation massage only’

are displaying unethical choices which can be detrimental to the care of their clients.” Although each Licensed Massage Therapist practices various modalities, every License Massage Therapist is trained and has the ability to perform therapeutic (medical) massage, as well as relaxation massage. Always know that you can ask the massage therapist to show you his/her license. A “Licensed Massage Therapist” will have no problem with this and, in fact, will welcome the opportunity to do so. Contributed by All About You Therapeutic Massage.

Spring cleaning tips for the grill It doesn't matter whether you barbecue year-round, or put the barbecue away for the winter, it's always a good idea to clean it thoroughly once or twice a year. Take a look these tips to make the job easier: What you will need: A steel putty knife; a heavy duty vacuum; a brass bristle barbecue brush; plus cleaning supplies including a degreaser for heavy grime, a glass cleaner with ammonia for exterior cleaning, and stainless steel cleaner/polish for ﬁnishing touches. First step: Attach your barbecue to the propane tank or natural gas connection. Use a mixture of dish soap and warm water to coat all connections to test for leaks -- any bubbling at connections means there is a leak. Stop everything and consult your local barbecue dealer for more help. If your barbecue passes the leak test, remove the grids

and heat medium. If possible, remove the burners, inspect them for damage and blockages -- a piece of wire with some cloth on the end is an excellent way to clear blockages from the burner. Clean: Re-install the burners, heat media, and cooking grids. Light your barbecue and let it heat up to 200 F. Turn everything off and let it cool until it is just warm to the touch. Brush the grids thoroughly on both top and bottom. Remove the grids and set aside. Use your grill brush to remove any debris on the heat media, remove them to expose the burners and cook box. Using your putty knife, scrape the sides of the cook box to remove any caked-on debris. If your barbecue has a removable grease tray, take it out with the debris. If you have a closed-bottom cook box, use your heavy duty vacuum to clean up all the loose ash and de-

bris in the cook box. Quick Tip: Re-install the grease tray, heat medium, and cooking grids. Heat your barbecue to at least 400 F and season your cooking grids with olive or grapeseed oil. This will protect your cooking grids and can prevent food from sticking. Take a minute to inspect your barbecue's exterior for any other damage and follow the above process to clean your side burner as well. Check wheels and casters for any damage. Whether your barbecue is brand new or older than your children and pets, a semi-annual cleaning is highly recommended to ensure years of trouble free use. Further information about care and maintenance -- as well as local barbecue retailers for parts and service -- is online at www.broilkingbbq. com

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Wakefield examined Tour the upper floors on First Friday GREENVILLE – Betty Broderick and Marilyn Fritz will present “Remembering Wakefield” at 2 p.m. on May 3, at a meeting of the Darke County Genealogical Society at Garst Museum, 205 N. Broadway. Wakefield was an early settlement in Greenville Township located on Greenville-Celina Road , just north of ChildrensHome Bradford Road. All that remains of this set-

tlement is the Wakefield school house and what was at one time the Wakefield Lutheran Church. Betty and Marilyn are the authors of the books, “Remembering Wakefield,” “My Sister’s Story” and “Charlotte’s Bell.” Bob Sharp and Jim Sommer will be speaking about their efforts to preserve and restore the Wakefield School. The program is free and open to the public.

Princess Party set BRADFORD – Joan’s Kids Relay for Life Team will be sponsoring a princess party on April 25, 1-3 p.m., at Bradford High School. Your little princess will be treated like royalty on this special day. She will receive a manicure, facial, make-up lessons, hairstyle with tiara, snack ﬁt for a queen, and walking and waving lessons. A photo area will be available for parents to take pictures. Please dress in your fa-

vorite princess costume. At least one parent must accompany children. The cost will be $10 (cash only). Preregister so they can be prepared for your princess. Registration can be turned into the Bradford High School, attention Rita Brandon, email Deb Richard at drichard2@woh.rr.com or call Debbie at 448-2845 with any questions. Proceeds go to Relay for Life. The deadline is April 23.

GREENVILLE – Have you ever wondered what is on the upper ﬂoors of our historic downtown buildings? If so, you will want to be part of Main Street Greenville’s First Friday Upper Floor Tour on May 1 to see and discover these hidden locations. This amazing tour will take place from 6-9 p.m. and will include four upper ﬂoor locations and one bonus location in downtown. Also, since it is “First Friday”, downtown businesses will be open late for you to shop, dine, and enjoy! The Upper Floor Tours were created to highlight the historic buildings located in our downtown district and remind residents of the true magnitude of the buildings. “The City of Greenville is incredibly fortunate to have 83 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places located in the downtown district,” said Amber Garrett, executive director for Main Street Greenville. The following buildings

VHCC shows its Heart and Sole VERSAILLES – Versailles Health Care Center staff and friends recently participated in State of the Heart Hospice’s Heart and Sole 5K held in New Weston. Versailles Health Care Center’s team consisted of Physical Therapist Stephanie Goubeaux, Physical Therapist Stephen

Winner and his wife, Trina Winner, and Rehab Tech Laura Gower. With over 250 participants, the team represented Versailles Health Care Center well and finished fifth overall. VHCC Therapist Stephen Winner finished first in his age group, VHCC

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will be featured on the tour this year: The Ohio Block Building (space above Granny’s Corner, Tangles, MinuteMan Press, and The Darke County Welcome Center), 501 & 503 S. Broadway (space above The A&B Coffee & Cake Co. and Cavalier Clothing), 302 S. Broadway (space above the old AAA location), and 534 S. Broadway (space above Pamela’s Intimate Apparel). The bonus location (no ticket necessary to view this location) will be The Darke County Welcome Center and offices, located at 421 S. Broadway. A video-tour featuring the locations on the tour will be offered the same evening (during the same time) for those with limited mobility. Tickets are $5 each and will not be limited. Purchase your tickets in advance at The Darke County Welcome Center, 421 S. Broadway, Greenville. Tickets can also be purchased at any of the featured locations during the event. In 2014, Downtown Greenville building owners renovated three new upper floor apartments. At this time, there are plans to renovate two additional apartments in 2015. “Our hope is that the Upper Floor Tours will encourage and inspire others to consider living options in the downtown area and continue to increase the demand for upper floor apartment living,” said Garrett. Additional downtown residents can make a sizable contribution to the health and the stability of the overall downtown economy. “People who choose to live downtown often embrace the lifestyle,

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supporting the businesses on an almost daily basis,” said Garrett. “I have always dreamed of having an apartment downtown and I hear many other people say the same thing. Our goal is to have these upper ﬂoors utilized. We truly hope this event will encourage people to look at our historic buildings a little differently when traveling down Broadway.” Mote and Associates, Inc. sponsors the annual Upper Floor Tour, a professional design ﬁrm specializing in civil engineering and land surveying. The tour is presented by Main Street Greenville in collaboration with Historic Preservation Month to bring awareness and respect to our built environment. First Fridays are a

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VILLAGE OF ARCANUM Employment Opportunity-Utility Clerk

The Village of Arcanum is accepting applications for a full-time Utility Clerk. Duties include but are not limited to processing all utility payments and billing, using utility software and analyzing meter readings. Applications and a complete job description can be obtained at the Village City Building, 104 W. South St., Arcanum, OH, and must be returned no later than May 4, 2015 Resumes are also encouraged. The Village of Arcanum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

VILLAGE OF ARCANUM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The village of Arcanum is accepting applications for a seasonal, part-time laborer for mowing, weed control and other light duties. The position will be paid the minimum wage rate of $8.10 per hour. Applications can be obtained at the Village City Building, 104 W. South St., Arcanum, OH, and must be returned no later than April 24, 2015. The Village of Arcanum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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10 Positions Available Primex Plastics Corporation, an international leader in the extruded plastic industry is currently hiring for its Richmond, Indiana facility. BENEFITS: • • • • • • •

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HELP WANTED OTR driver, some local, home 2-3 nights a week. Paid by mile. New Class A CDL welcome. Call 937-547-9633

WANTED Wanted: Used house trailers in good condition. Please call 937448-2974

FOR RENT Storage for personal and business use. Penske Truck Rentals. Call Greenville Stor and Lock. 548-1075, 5328 Michelle St.

LIVESTOCK Brown egg laying pul1 BR apt, very nice, w/ lets. 937-526-4541 appliances & w/d hookSPECIAL NOTICES up. No pets or smoking. SOCIAL SECURITY $385/mo. 126B W. WaDISABILITY BENE- ter St, Greenville. 937FITS. Unable to work? 547-9871 Denied benefits? We Willow Place ApartCan Help! WIN or Pay ments - We’re better Nothing! Contact Bill than ever! 3 bedrooms, Gordon & Associates at 1.5 baths. Call 9371-800-208-6915 to start 316-8025 or 937-316your application today! 8489. Equal Housing Opportunity. FOR RENT

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Flea Market & Craft Space Available for Farm Power of the Past, Darke County Fairgrounds, July 9-12. Call 692-5798

WANTED TO BUY Cars/Trucks, running or not. To $500. Will PU. Starter/alt $4-$10. Alum rims, $10-$14. CAT converters $5-$120, 937-423-2703 or 937- Brick duplex, 842 Man621-5809 chester, Greenville. 2 BUYING VINTAGE BR, living rm, utility rm, GUITARS, Banjos, lg open kitchen, 1.5 Mandolins & Amplifiers. bath. A/c, refrig, stove, ALSO buying Flutes, dishwasher. Lg 1 car Saxophones, Trom- attached garage w/ bones, Trumpets in opener. No Pets/Smokgood condition, Yama- ing/Metro. $585/mo + ha, Selmer, King, Conn. deposit. 692-8094 Bring them to Bach to Large Store & Lock Rock Music, 334 S. units, 14X 28’, $75/mo. Broadway, Greenville, Fenced security lot, OH for an offer. 937- 100x35’ $100/mo. Call 547-1970, email: bach- 417-2796 or 548-3121 torock@earthlink.net

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GREENVILLE VILLAGE APTS. 7 Julie Ct. Covington, OH 45318. Now accepting apps for 2, 3, & 4 BDRM Townhomes. Prvt. Patio, W/W carpet, range & refrigerator included. A/C, onsite maintenance, and much more! Section 8 Rental assistance avail. Call for appt. at 937-473-3572, Office hours 9am-3pm M-F. Voice/TTY 1-800-5530300. Equal Housing Opportunity 112 Front St, 1 bedroom. Washer/dryer hookup. Total electric. NO SMOKING AND NO PETS! $335/mo + $335 deposit + utilities. Call 548-9940 for rental application 1 bedroom apt. in Arcanum. Range, refrig., & water furnished. Call 937-678-5002 3 BR ranch, 2 car garage. $600/mo + deposit. 1300 Nottingham, Greenville. 937459-7377 3 BR, 2 bath house. $500. No Pets. 4170360, 548-9302

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

Bradford Fire & Rescue is hiring for positions during the hours of 5 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday. Looking for qualified individuals who are State of Ohio Certified EMT, EMT-A and Paramedics. Must have a clean background check and driving record. Must be able to lift and perform duties as part of a two person ambulance crew. Pay will range from $10 – $11 per hour. No benefit package is provided. Applications can be picked up at 200 South Miami Avenue in Bradford, Ohio 45308 between the hours of 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. weekdays only. Also, we are accepting applications for volunteers in the Bradford area that would like to volunteer on weeknights and weekends. If you have any questions, please call Aaron at 937-214-0014.

Dull Homestead Farm in Brookville, Ohio, is now accepting applications for summer employment. Applicants must be at least 14 years of age in 2015.

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

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate

JP Morgan VS. James Buck, et al. No. 14CV00184

Deutsche Bank VS. Tina Schmidt, et al. No. 12CV00357

First National Acceptance VS. Francis Rinderle, et al. No. 14CV00454

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, April 24, 2015, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Village of Gordon in Darke County to-wit:

Street Address: 417 North Gordon, Ohio

Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate

Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

PNC Bank VS. Ralph Jenkins, et al. No. 14CV00571

JP Morgan VS. Sheldon Hoffman, et al. No. 13CV00628

Carrington Mortgage VS. James Sheets, et al. No. 14CV00632

US Bank VS. Jeremy Francis, et al. No. 14CV00022

Street Address: 303 E Water Union City, Ohio

Street Address: 11998 State Route 185 Versailles, Ohio

Street Address: 3221 Greenville Nashville Greenville, Ohio

Street Address: 4355 Hollansburg Sampson Greenville, Ohio

Street Address: 2400 State Route 571 W Greenville, Ohio

Street Address: 9540 Young Rd Union City, Ohio

Parcel Number: P60430835010210100

Parcel Number: H33211329030411000

Parcel Number: U78131233020110200

Parcel Number: F24021232000021500

Parcel Number: D81021003000011700

Parcel Number: S70011214000010300

Parcel Number: H32011326000020300

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $65,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $30,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $5,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $38,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $52,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of sale. Balance on delivery of Deed.

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff

4/5/15, 4/12/15, 4/19/15 3T

General Information

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

Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

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

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff

Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff

4/5/15, 4/12/15, 4/19/15 3T

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

Bidding information

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

Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 4/5/15, 4/12/15, 4/19/15 3T

the sale date. The unpaid balance of the purchase price must be paid at the confirmation of the sale, which is approximately 30 days after the date of sale.

More Information

You may contact Abby Wilson at (937) 547-4603 if you require further information. A listing of properties can be viewed at darkecountysheriff.org.

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AUTOMOTIVE 2008 G6 $7995. 2010 Milan $8995. 2007 Hyundai Elantra, 57,000 $8995. 2005 Ram Crew 4x4, 95,000 $10,995. 2005 Equinox $6195. 2004 Aztek $3995. 2004 Dodge Dakota Crew 4x4 $7995. 2004 Tracker, 87,000 $5995. 2003 Durango $4995. 2008 Colorado ext 4x4 $11,495. 2007 F-150 Crew 4x4 $15,995. 2005 GMC Crew 4x4 $13,495. 2010 Equinox AWD $12,995. 2007 Explorer $8995. 2007 Liberty $7495. 2008 Vue AWD $9495. 2006 Torrent $5995. 8 units under $3995. Buy – Sell – Trade! COUNTRY AUTO SALES 5481337

Moody Auto Sales, LLC, Dennis & Paula Moody, 111 E Canal, Ansonia. 2000 International 4900 Dump Truck, aluminum bed, auto trans, w/snowplow & s/s saltbox. 2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4, 86,000 miles. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4, clean. 2013 Chevy Impala LTZ, sunroof, heated leather, 45,000 miles. 2008 Saturn Outlook AWD, heated leather, very nice. 2003 Honda Odyssey EXL, DVD, local trade. 2007 Toyota Camry, all the options, like new. 2013 Ford Explorer XLT, 4WD, heated leather seats, very nice. 2010 Ford F150 Supercrew 4x4, $22,900. 2007 Chevy Silverado, ext cab, 4x4, very clean. 2005 Ford F150, ext cab, 4x4, local trade. 2004 Honda Accord, 4 dr LX, local trade. www. MoodyAutoSales.com. 937-337-6841

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MISC. FOR SALE TAX REFUND SALE – All Electric Guitars & Basses 40% off. We’re clearing out all our new electric guitars & basses to replace with all new models! Used models too! All Sound Equipment On Sale! Bach to Rock Music, 334 S Broadway, Greenville, 937-5471970

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Beautiful corner lot at the intersection of Russ & Howard. This home offers 3 bedrooms (possibly 4) 2 ½ baths with a finished walk out basement complete with wood burning fireplace insert. New forced air furnace with central air in 2013 when home was connected to natural gas. This home is move-in ready. Stop in today! 8730 If you are interested in country settings and acreage some with barns, for information on this type of property call Doug @417-4848

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308 S. High St, Arcanum MLS 594759 Host: Lyle Bixler 692-5139 --------------------------------------------------------INVESTMENT PROPERTY! 2-ST “double”. 3 BR, 1 BA & 1-car garage for each unit. Vinyl siding & replacement windows. Large back yard. MLS 596629 #4419 NICE BRICK RANCH w/3 BR, 2 BA. LRM & FRM. Oak KIT cabinets. All appliances stay. Screened patio overlooking large lot. MLS 597002 #4418 WELL CARED FOR 1½-ST vinyl sided home w/3 BR. Oak cabinets. Pergo flooring in KIT. LRM & DRM. MLS 601449 #4396 PRICE REDUCED! Fixer Upper! 2-ST aluminum sided house w/3 BR, 1 BA. LRM. Vinyl double pane windows. 1-car detached garage. MLS 606688 #4445 NEW LISTING! A Must See - cozy brick ranch! Large FRM. LRM, 2 BRs, KIT & hall have wood floors. New electric service in 2014; new roof in 2011; water heater in 2013. Stainless steel fixtures & sink in KIT. 13’6x9 storage room. MLS 607131 #4465

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10 Greenmoor Dr., Arcanum You will love this updated 3 BR, 2 bath ranch on a quiet street. New flooring, windows/doors, lighting/plumbing fixtures & more. Plenty of cabinets & newer appliances. Newly built 8x12 storage shed. Don’t miss out on this very nice home! 6959 Hollansburg-Sampson Rd., Arcanum Looking for a home in the country in ArcanumButler School District? This is it! 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, 3 minutes from town.

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3026 Beamsville-Union City Rd., Ansonia Looking for a place to start a family? This is it! 3 bedroom brick ranch located in Ansonia School district on a large lot that is calling your name!

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The Right Choice 1400 Wagner Ave. Greenville, OH 45331

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548-5464

STOP BY AND CHECK IT OUT! OPEN SUNDAY APRIL 19TH 5460 US RT 36 GREENVILLE OPEN 1:30-3 PM Downsizing…still want the country feel? Then here is the home for you! Nice brick 3 bedroom ranch with many updates throughout. A 24x24 workshop attached to the garage that will be sure to please the craftsmen in you. Along with a 16x32 metal pole barn and a 12x16 shed. The property offers well manicure landscaping with a 3 tier waterfalls and privacy in the large backyard. Call today for your personal tour. Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Kim Leis-Anderson (110683) 312 N. MAIN ST. WEST MILTON, OH OPEN 12-3 PM Seller is tired of renting and says ‘’Sell it’’! Property sits on .3 acres and includes a fenced in yard. TwoThree bedroom has rented for $525 per month. If you’re looking to expand your rental portfolio to Miami County this is a great opportunity to do so!This property has been placed in an upcoming event. All bids should be submitted at www. HomeSearch.com. All properties are subject to a 5% buyers premium pursuant to the Event Agreement and Terms and Conditions (minimum will apply) www.homesearch.com Property ID 5054474. Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR®Melissa Rosenbeck (110950)

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4216 US RT. 36-Beautiful wooded setting with this 3 bedroom, 1½ bath brick ranch! Wood-burning fireplace in family room; appliances included! Lots of updates! 26x30 barn w/heated shop. $175,000 ------------------------------------------------------IN THE PARK at 215 E. Harmon you will find a 3 bedroom ranch w/vinyl siding and windows! Freshly painted interior; new kitchen cabinets & granite counter top; enclosed front porch; carpeted breezeway; full basement w/wood burning fireplace; 2 car attached garage! Corner Lot! $94,500 APPROVED BUILDING LOT at 1276 Oaktree is 74’x99’ $17,900 NORTHWEST OF GREENVILLE at 2858 Cox Road is a 2-story, 3 bedroom home with 1.7 acres M/L. Lots of updates! 2 car detached garage. Upper 70s IN SOUTH END OF GREENVILLE at 114 Ft. Jefferson Road is a 1½ story, 4 bedroom home! Natural woodwork; oak cabinets in kitchen; 2½ car detached garage. Mid 60s 8 ACRES M/L mostly woods with this 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch at 163 St. Rt. 726! Cherry cabinets and island in kitchen; double fireplace; skylights; 2 bay windows; “rocking chair” wrap around porch! PLUS full basement! $179,000 IN WAYNE LAKES this 2 bedroom home at 1180 East Drive is on a WOODED, corner lot! Corner fireplace; attached garage. Upper 40s IN UNION CITY at 543 N. Walnut is a 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch home with vinyl siding and windows; new carport and vinyl! 1 car detached garage. Mid 40s JUST EAST OF GREENVILLE is 8 acres M/L at 5988 Routzong Road with a 2-story, 3 bedroom home! Stone fireplace in living room; exposed logs in 2 upstairs bedrooms! PLUS barns! $199,900 NEWLY REMODELED and ready for a new family! Must see inside this 2-story, freshly painted, new flooring, new bath up and down; new kitchen cabinets and MORE! $49,900

BLUE SPRUCE REALTY 547-9770

Jim Shuttleworth Evelyn Shuttleworth Joe Shuttleworth Richard Edwards

www.bluesprucerealtyinc.com

AUCTION 47.37 ACRES LAND

TUE. APRIL 21ST 2015 6:PM

AUCTION SITE: TO BE CONDUCTED AT ROMERS BANQUET FACILITY, 118 EAST MAIN ST GREENVILLE, OHIO

OFFERING INDIVIDUAL TRACTS AND IN COMBINATION

This property is known as 1720 Wagner Ave (Formerly the property of Jim Mannix) is located within the City of Greenville and located just north of the Lowes Home Improvement TRACT Center and the #2 29.7 Ac Northtown business m/l district. Includes ample road frontage along TRACT #1 Wagner Ave., as well 16.4 Ac m/l as Children’s HomeBradford Rd. While this vacant land is currently being used for tillable agriculture, current city zoning consists of GB (General Business) and SR1 (Suburban Residential), providing some great development potential. Public Infra structure already in place includes 8” sanitary sewer, 12” water line and Storm sewer. Tract 1: 16.4 acres m/l with approx. 390 ft. of road frontage on Wagner Avenue Tract 2: 29.7 acres m/l with approx. 1407 ft. of road frontage along Wagner Ave. as well access from Children’s Home Bradford Rd. Aerial maps as well as zoning and utility placement maps plus photos and more are available at out company website or contact our office for complete bidder packets. The land may be inspected at anytime with prior consent, please contact the auction office at (937)-548-2640 to obtain permission. The real estate has been professionally appraised at $470,000 and will sell with a total minimum bid of $313,333.33 or above, which is 2/3rds of the stated appraisal. TERMS: $5,000 per tract shall be required down day of auction with the balance due and payable within 35 days.

OWNERS: MANNIX PROPERTIES LLC; NANCY MANNIX; AND MARY MCMAHAN Attys: Tom Graber and John Marchal JR. Darke Co. Common Pleas Court Case #14-CV-00422

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OBSERVING 40 YEARS IN BUSINESS IN 2015!

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1303 Chippewa Dr. Greenville

HOUSEHOLD Moving Sale: La-Z-Boy sofa/ends recline $150. Metal bunk beds/twin top w/new mattess/ futon double bottom $100. Ikea wardrobe w/drawers/clothes rod $150. 1900’s antique walnut dry sink $450. 937-572-8377

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HOUSEHOLD Maytag Bravos series dryer, white, good cond., $135. 937-9964096

GARAGE SALES 8399 Grubbs Rex Rd, Arcanum; Apr 24-25; 8-5; 5000 watt generator, gasoline, like new. Computer table, push plows, Wagner paint sprayer, utility table, antiques, milk cans

Multi-Family; 5559 Clover Leaf Dr, Greenville, 1 mile east of town off Rt 36, follow signs; Thurs-Sat, Apr 23-24-25; 9am-?; Lots of furniture, wicker set, dressers, beds, leather love seat, Longaberger, guns, Boyds Bears, filing cabinets, CDs, DVDs, record albums, musical instruments, jewelry, 12’ Christmas tree, Kenmore sewing machine, home decor, lots of misc

8439 Grubbs Rex Rd, Arcanum; Thur-Fri Apr 23-24; 9a-5p; Lots of kids’ clothes & items: Boy sizes 18mo-2T, girl sizes 2-4T, convertible car seats, toys & many other misc household items 7413 Folkerth Rd., Greenv.; April 23,24; 9-5. Heated garage. Fuller Brush products, clothing, house plants, easel, safety mats, lots of misc. 1305 Sater St, Grnvl; Apr 23-25; 9-?; Baby items, lots of household items, tons of misc 10 Parkdale Dr, Arcanum; Sat only Apr 25; 9-2; Men’s sports coats, men’s suits size 44 & 46 regular. Garden tools, some tools, lots of misc

Carlton S. Journey Estate Outstanding Public Auction

Saturday April 25th @ 10:05 AM 116 North Pearl Street, Ansonia, Ohio Real Estate offered at 2 pm Sharp: Located at 116 North Pearl Street is this single family home with 2 car garage. Folks auditors office appraisal is $53,000 and we need only $26,000 bid to start this home and it will sell on auction day. Check it out. View www.auctionzip.com ID#4483 for many photos, Tim’s Auctioneer notes: A super offering of an all day auction here with many surprises. Plan to spend the day and get a memento from Carlton on auction day. Automobiles: 1984 Chevy S10 pickup truck with topper, automatic, runs and looks good and always garaged, 1993 Cavalier car, Runs good, looks good, and always garaged. Both vehicles have always had regular maintenance by Carlton. Furniture: Outstanding antique oak library table, 4 stack glass door barrister bookcase, several styles of antique and modern wood bookcases, 2 hall trees, 3 piece Mersman table set with leather inlayed top, Lane cedar chest, very nice antique oak 5 leg harvest table with claw feet and carvings with extra boards, 4 oak dining chairs, curved glass oak china cabinet, very nice old wood bookcase with 2 glass doors, old drop leaf table, 2 heavily carved wood chairs, 8 drawer wood desk, very nice wood ladies desk with pullout, entertainment center, clothes hampers, child’s wood rocker, lovely antique washstand, wood spool 3 leg lamp, many various other styles of beautiful Hurricane, table, bedroom, and floor lamps, Howard Miller wood wind up wall clock, many very nice religious wall pictures in fancy frames, large oval braided rug, old wardrobe, many various styles of antique and modern tables, very nice bedroom suite complete with dresser and mirror, chest of drawers, nightstand, and bed, many various styles of older and modern wood dressers in good condition, sofa bed, art deco green sofa, recliner, upholstered rocker, TV tray sets, old wood record cabinet, wood drying racks, wall décor, foot stools, wood shadow box, and many other small furniture items not mentioned!!! Appliances and Kitchen Goods: Like new Kitchen Aid 18 cubic feet refrigerator/freezer, Amana 30” self cleaning electric range, small microwave, very nice microwave rolling cart, 1950’s metal kitchen cupboard in great shape, small Frigidaire chest deep freezer, large deep freeze, Farberware electric skillet, Kitchen Aid mixer and bowl, full line of usual kitchen items consisting of silverware, pots, pans, small appliances, pressure cookers, Tupperware, dishes, Cosco step stools, and lots more! Collectible and Modern Electronics: Very nice old RCA Victor wood 33 RPM New Orthophonic High Fidelty Record Player, McDonald 5500 78 RPM record player, many 45 and 78 records, 8 Track stereo tape player complete with speakers, 8 track tapes, cassette tapes, RCA reel to reel tape player with tapes, 2 color TV’s, older wood Zenith table top radio, police scanners, radios, cameras, and so much more!!! Large Offering of Estate Jewelry: Ladies we have quite a few jewelry boxes clear full of wonderful lovely jewelry consisting of rings, necklaces, pins, earrings, bracelets, old watches, Ingraham pocket watch, magnifying lens on gold chain, other gold chains, wood table top cedar chest mirrored jewelry box, glass covered jewel boxes, wood jewelry boxes, compact cases, and lots more!!!! Amazing Vintage Coin Collection; Folks here is a wonderful offering of coins dating back to the 1800’s to present consisting of many Morgan, Peace, and Carson City silver dollars, few gold coins, Half dollars, Indian Head cents, and many other coins of various denominations!!! Large Offering of Antiques, Collectibles, And Smalls: arrowheads, old campaign and other pins, Old quilts, fancy embroidery work, table clothes, old lace ware, Trustee postal scale, Dutch windmill coffee wall grinder, Coca-Cola collectibles, wood and marble rolling pins, primitive kitchen collectibles, granite ware, Cobalt Blue glass collectibles, 4 Fenton Ruby Red birds, music boxes, pink depression glass perfume bottle, art glass birds, glass dolphins, glass hen on nests, many hand painted wall plates, oil table lamps, 2 matching glass wall hanging oil lamps with brackets, chicken match holder, very large selection of fancy glass tooth pick holders including art glass, carnival glass bank, fruit bowl vase, and glassware’s, early 1900’s ruby red souvenir glass collectibles including Greenville, many Hall Jewel T collectible glass items, paperweights, glass door knobs, Seyferts Pretzel jar, local advertising, pocket knives, sword with sheath, BB gun, many old shaving collectibles, many vintage local framed Ansonia photos and postcards, 1930 framed Darke County fair advertising, many old postcards, 1999 silver Great Darke county Fair Coin, Weller Pottery Swan, hat collection, old campaign and other buttons, Chesterfield lighter, old comic books, old paper items and magazines, box full of unsorted baseball and sports cards (most are all rubber banded for years and could be some good ones including Mickey Mantle, Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, and more), large glass pickle jar, smaller old floor safe with combination, wire milk bottle carrier, cast iron ware, jars of old marbles, old crocks, cast iron skillets with lid, canner, zinc canning lids, large, large, large offering of old canning jars, wood showcase, vintage oscillating fan, vintage Christmas collectibles, old sewing magazines, sewing notions, and lots more to list yet folks!!!! Full offering of Tools, mowers, garage hardware, vintage primitives, old plow, mower, 2 pot belly stoves, power tools, rototiller, tool boxes, scrap metal items, and lots more. Folks we still have basement, attic, workshop, and 2 garages to inventory yet. This house is packed full of goodies.

Carlton S. Journey Estate Darke County Probate Case #2015-1-046 Evelyn Brosher Executor Eric Brand Attorney For The Estate Auction Proudly Presented By Tim Levi Auctioneer/Realtor 419-733-5315 Scott Ross Realty/Scott Ross Broker Terms: Cash or good check with multiple ID10% buyers Premium-Lunch Stand

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CADC plans Monte Carlo Night event GREENVILLE – The Cancer Association of Darke County (CADC) invites all to join them for their annual Monte Carlo Fundraiser. The event will be held May 8, at the VFW on Ohio St., Greenville, 6-9:30 p.m. The cost is $10 and there will be food, door prizes, raffles and an evening of fun. The proceeds will go to CADC and will be used to help Darke County cancer patients in their fight against a very difficult illness. Call 548-9960 for any questions. Thank you for all your support and a big thank you to Corporate Sponsors of 2015: Johnston Chiropractic Clinic,

North Star Hardware and Implement, Farmers State Bank ~ New Madison, Williamson Insurance, Brothers Publishing (Early Bird), Family Health, Ansonia Lumber Company, Brethren Retirement Community,

Gettysburg burials listed

William Hole, Jr., Judge Julie Monnin ~ Darke County Municipal Court, American Legion Post 140, Osgood State Bank, Second National Bank, Diane Evans, State Farm Agency and GTI.

GETTYSBURG – The Gettysburg Cemetery has listed the following burials for 2014. Paul Pearson, Jan. 30; Eva Mae Carney, 92, Feb. 17; Mary Maxine Cook, 90, April 17; Timothy U. Netzley, 67, May 17; Francis De-

SATURDAY– MAY 16, 2015 - 10:00 A.M. REAL ESTATE SELLING AT 1:00 P.M.

2803 WILDCAT RD., GREENVILLE, OH 45331

OPEN HOUSES

SUNDAY APRIL 26TH, 2015 - 1:00 TO 2:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY APRIL 29TH, 2015 - 5:00 TO 6:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY MAY 6TH, 2015 - 5:00 TO 6:00 P.M.

DIRECTIONS: From Greenville, Ohio Take 571 West to Wildcat Rd. and turn Left. (Watch for signs). Up for Auction, is this 2272 square foot, two story brick home built in 1904. This country home; host three bedrooms upstairs and one bedroom downstairs. There is one bath located on the main floor. This home offers a spacious living room, kitchen, and dining room. Also, includes an enclosed back porch, a partial basement and a detached 2-car garage. This home has central heating and air-conditioning. Updates include a newer roof and vinyl replacement windows. Plan to attend an open house to see all the possibilities. TERMS: Buyer to pay $5000.00 down day of auction, with the balance due at closing. Bidding must start at no less than 2/3rds of the appraisal of $80,000. Opening bid must start at $53,350 or greater. Closing shall be on or before June 30th, 2015. Buyer shall have possession day of closing. Seller will pay all taxes due and payable July 1,2015. Buyer to pay all taxes due & payable thereafter. Have your financing arranged & be prepared to buy. Call 937-547-3202 or 423-2656 or go to www.edwardsauctions.com for more details.

Owner- Marcia M. Miller, Dave Snider Guardian

HUGE GARAGE SALE

9708 Painter Creek-Arcanum Rd. 9:00AM-5:00PM APRIL 23, 24 & 25

Lots of misc. odd pieces of antiques, old doors, Avon bottles, books, Christmas items, garden bench, set of 4 chairs, wooden chicken nest, pull down ladder, banister posts, above the range microwave, tile & grout, light fixtures, undermount SS sink & lots of misc.

PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015 9:00 AM 930 FRONT STREET, GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331 (Former Voiles Elec. Motor Repair) (Watch for Auction Signs on sale day) Doors open at 8:00AM

STORAGE UNIT AUCTIONS Friday, May 8, 2015 Starting at 5:00 PM

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

Household, Tools and Miscellaneous belonging to: 1. Keith and Iris Gaines 135 N. High St., Bradford, Ohio 45308 2. Daryle McColley 311 S. Main St., Carthage, Indiana 46115 3. Oscar Thompson 312 Euclid St., Greenville, OH 45331 4. Roselynne Widner 218 N. Broad St., Rossburg, Ohio 45362

Cash Only day of sale.

AUCTIONEER, RON CRIST

SHOP EQUIPMENT – POWER & HAND TOOLS - ELEC. MOTORS Lg. Vertical Air Compressor; Buffalo Metal Band Saw; Craftsman Metal Lathe 4 Ft. Bed; Lg. H. Duty Arbor Press; Punch Press; C. Hausfeld 26 Gal. Air Compressor; Capacitor Tester; Motor Winding Machine; Craftsman 8 Dr. Tool Cabinet; Amp Testers; Amp & Watt Meter Machine; Parts Washer; Famco Bench Top Press; Craftsman Standing Drill Press; Baldor Dbl. Bench Grinder; Craftsman Super Puller; Syteline Torch Set & Cart; MAC Sandblasting Cabinet; Lincoln 225 Welder; Ace 10” Miter Saw; (2) P&H ½ Ton Over Head Hoists; several Log Chains; B&D Band Saw; Bar Clamps & C-Clamps; Pallet Jack; Job Box; 4 Ft. Round Shop Fan; Paint Sprayer; Elec. Drills; Air Impact Wrenches; Wrenches; Sockets; Ratchets; Hammers; all kinds of Hand Tools; several Inventory Units; Gauges; several Ice Hooks; Parts Shelves; Ext. Cords; lots of new old Stock Parts & Accessories; Tub of new Brass Wire (all sizes); (3) DelcoPackard Advertising Metal Racks; new & used Elec. Motors (all sizes); (2) Jarvis Well Saws; Angle Grinder; Bolt Cutters; several Gear Pullers (Lg. & Sm.); Wire Strippers; Heat Gun; Tap & Die Set; Bench Vise; Rivet Tools; Solder Guns; Hand Saws; misc. Hardware; new Motor Bearings & Seals; Crow & Pry Bars; T-Handle Allen Keys; Punches; Pipe Wrenches; Pneumatic Tools; Floor Jack; various Metal Adv. Signs; Drill Bits; Air Hoses; Fuel Cans; Fans; Filing Cabinets; Lg. Paper Cutter; Drywall Stilts; Wire Spools; (2) Space Heaters; Advance Floor Polisher; Parts Manuals; lots of Scrap Metal (Elec. Motors & Wire); misc. Plywood, 2 x 4’s, Lumber & more! MOWERS – UTILITY TRAILER – ITEMS OF INTEREST John Deere SXR 75 Riding Mower w/ Bagger; MTD 5 H.P. Chipper/Shredder; Dayton 524 Snow Blower; 5’ x 8’ Utility Trailer w/ Wood Sides; Gas Walk Mower; Dbl. Handle Cultivator; Golden 3-Wheel Elec. Scooter; Cast Iron Pot Belly Stove; Motorized 2-Wheel Scooter; Gas Weed Whacker; G.E. White Ref./Freezer; Microwave Oven; Standing Fans & more!

JUDY VOILES - OWNER

(Former Voiles Elec. Motor Repair)

Tim Levi Auctioneer/Realtor Tim Levi 1401 Queensbury Drive Celina, OH 45822 Phone: 419-586-9946

Sept. 28; Billy Joe Skidmore, 22, Oct. 2; Steven Stocker Lee, 61, Oct. 25; Patricia Louise Applegate, 82, Nov. 3; Vivian J. Wintrow, 76, Nov. 13; Thelma M. Beck, 92, Nov. 19; and Julie Edsall, 51, Nov. 10.

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Forest, 92, May 18; Roland Erisman, 85, June 3; Paul Fannon, 85, June 20; Kathryn J. Holaday, 64, Aug. 14; Karen Sue Caudill, 71, Aug. 25; Shirley Smith, 66, Sept. 12; Betty Louise Wagner, 91, Sept. 17; Phillip Kelley, 60,

Office: (937)316-8400 Michel Werner Apprentice Auctioneer

TERMS: Cash or Good Check with Proper Photo ID; Visa / MC / Discover accepted with a 3% Clerk Fee added. • Visit us online at www.auctionzip.com and enter USER I.D. #8673 for photos and information. • Good Food & Good Times Available on Site! 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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Educational seminar scheduled at BRC GREENVILLE – Brethren Retirement Community’s residents, staff, and families have all been anxiously awaiting the start of a new program on the campus called Behavior Based Ergonomics Therapy, better known as BBET. BBET is an innovative approach to engaging residents and managing behaviors. The BBET program has received six national awards for its signiﬁcant improvements in behaviors, medications, and falls. This new program is another commitment to our person-centered care philosophy and reducing the use of behavioral medi-

cations whenever possible. The Brethren Retirement Community’s BBET program was made possible through the overwhelming generosity of our donors. BRC was blessed with several gifts from Fifth Third Bank, BRC Ladies Auxiliary, Matt and Angie Arnold, Mill Ridge Village Resident, and part of the proceeds from the 2014 eighth annual Charity Auction and Dinner and as well as a Mini Charity Auction held at Mill Ridge Village all of which helped BRC achieve its goal of putting ﬁve Resource Centers on our campus.

Star Spangled Raffle; tickets available GREENVILLE – Annie is making preparations for her annual Star Spangled Gala. She wants her friends to know what great raffle prizes are going to be in her Star Spangled Raffle. Tickets are now being sold. You need not be present to win. A major part of Annie’s Star Spangled Gala is Annie’s Star Spangled Raffle. Prizes for the raffle include: * $1,000 cash * Accommodations for a weekend Gatlinburg geta-way donated by Tom and Cindy Scott/Tom Scott Seed Service * The new Apple Watch Sport Tickets for the raffle ($5 per chance) can be purchased at the Garst Museum, or any Garst Museum board member. Annie’s Star Spangled Gala will be held on June 13. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at the Garst Museum. This is a fundraiser for the Garst Museum and The

National Annie Oakley Center. All funds raised at this event will beneﬁt the Garst Museum in Greenville. The Garst Museum is located at 205 N. Broadway, Greenville. For more information, call 5485250, email information@ garstmuseum.org or visit www.garstmuseum.org.

DARKE CO. – Congratulations to Caitlyn Clark. She has been inducted into the International Deans List Society. Caitlyn currently attends The University of Alabama as a sophomore studying psychology. Caitlyn has also been inducted into NCNS-National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Phi Eta Sigma – Freshman Honor Society and Alpha Lambda Delta – Honor Society.

Caitlyn Clark

Dr. Govind Bharwani will be speaking on Behavior Based Ergonomics Therapy at the Brethren Retirement Community.

Each of the ﬁve resource centers contain three different libraries of therapeutic activities that reduce mental stress, prevent behaviors from escalating, and also provide mental exercise. Among these libraries, there are more than 150 tools (including music, video and stimulating props) for building relationships with residents and each provide a customized therapy plan for each resident so the items will be more enjoyable and provide mean-

Bob Evans supports FFA

Annie is now selling tickets to her Star Spangled Raffle

Clark honored

ANSONIA – The Ansonia FFA has teamed up with Bob Evans to help keep their greenhouse in tip top shape. From May 8-10, they will be receiving 15 percent of all sales if you bring in our special coupon when purchasing your meal at Bob Evans. So by their greenhouse this Mother’s Day and pick up a coupon. You can buy mom something gorgeous then take her out to eat; all while beneﬁtting your local FFA organization. They will be open on Mother’s Day from 12-3 p.m. For more information, visit their Facebook page.

ingful engagement. All resource centers are now set up and ready to be utilized by our residents, staff, and families. Join them to learn more about this impressive program by attending an educational seminar presented by Dr. Govind Bharwani on April 30, 6-7 p.m., in the Private Dining Room at Brethren Retirement Community. Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited; call for your reservation, 547-7655.

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Breakfast supports Special Olympics GREENVILLE – Members of Greenville Masonic Lodge No. 143 will be holding an all you can eat pancake and sausage breakfast on April 25, 7-11 a.m., at the lodge, 200 Memorial Drive, Greenville. The cost of the breakfast will be $5 for adults and $2.50 for children under 12 years old. Tickets may be purchased from any Mason or at the door the day of the event. The funds raised from this breakfast will help support Ohio Special Olympics and help send athletes to compete in Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games. The event will be held from June 26-28, at the athletic facilities of The Ohio State University. Children and

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adults with intellectual disabilities from across the state will take part in this event. Ohio Masons have given more than $3.3 million to Special Olympics Ohio to support the program since 1979. There are approximately 125 local and area events and Special Olympics Ohio hosts eight state-wide competitions each year, covering 22 sports. General information is available at www.freemason.com. For local information, contact Steve Schlechty, PM at 548-4892.

Joint meeting GREENVILLE – The Joint Committee meeting with the Greenville Township Trustees and Greenville City Council will take place May 5, 7 p.m., Council Chambers, Municipal Building, Greenville. The purpose of the meeting is to elect a council representative to the Greenville Union Cemetery Board for a three year term.

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AWTHS offers driving tour of Ithaca ARCANUM – Arcanum Wayne Trail Historical Society will introduce a new program, A Historic Self Guided Driving Tour of the Ithaca area, during a reception May 2, 9 a.m. to noon. Staff will be on hand to answer questions about the driving tour and the points of interest highlighted along the drive. Come by for a cup of coffee and pick up a brochure with detailed driving directions and information about the points of interest. The Historical Society is located at 123 W. George St., Arcanum. Ithaca was the ﬁrst settlement to prosper in Twin

Township serving as a trading center for what is now southern Darke County. When platted in 1832 by John Collville, Ithaca was known as Twinsborough. State Route 503 was known as Ithaca Pike, before that it was a military road that was used by Gen. Anthony Wayne when he brought his troops north from Ft. Washington (Cincinnati) through Ithaca, Beech Grove to Ft. Jefferson and on to Greenville. Points of interest highlighted will give a glimpse of times long ago: Beech Grove Cemetery and Church; Ithaca Cemetery

where the founders of Arcanum and Ithaca and also a Revolutionary War soldier are buried; a site in Ithaca where a church was destroyed by a wing tank falling from an Air National Guard plane; and the speculated location of the ﬁrst settlement of white people in southern Darke County. There are several one and two room schools sites along the route. This is the last project the late Bill Gunder, local historian, worked on for the historical society. Bill, great grandson of the founder of Arcanum, William Gunder, was dedicated to preserv-

ing local history, which resulted in the publication of several books, he digitized thousands of local photos, reference materials and papers of the late Anita Short, author, certiﬁed genealogist and local historian. Bill had hoped this would be the ﬁrst of several driving tours focusing on communities in southern Darke County. Brochures are also available at the Darke County Visitor Bureau and can be downloaded from www. arcanumhistoricalsociety. org. Contact Barb Deis for more information, 6787832.

Arcanum Library lists upcoming events ARCANUM – Now that spring is here, we can forget all about the cold winter and start enjoying the warm weather again. Do you need any ideas for your garden or yard? Come to the library to check out a book for help. How about starting that exercise program, or nutrition plan that you made a resolution to begin? They have plenty of books to show you how to get started. The story time sessions for children of preschool

age will be held on April 15, 22, and 29, 10 and 11 a.m. Come hear stories, sing songs, and make a craft. The after school club, AfterWords, will meet on April 15, and 22 after school until 4:45 p.m. Because of an early dismissal from school, there will be no AfterWords on April 29. (There will be, however, a fun Trivia Day on that Wednesday. Read below for more information) On April 23, Miller Flowers will be there for their yearly presentation. Come hear about the newest plants, latest gardening

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ideas, and have your questions answered. There will also be plants available for purchase. This is a ticketed event; call the library or come in to get your name added to the list. On April 24, the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services will be there at 10 a.m. to present a “digital upload” class. If you have ever wanted to know how to save, send, and retrieve digital ﬁles, this class is for you. This class is being offered free of charge. On April 29, the library will be hosting a Trivia Fun Day for kids after school.

School lets out early that day; the fun will begin at 12:30 p.m. and at 1:30 p.m., and will end at 3 p.m. Come test your knowledge, and stay for one or both sessions. Snacks will be provided. Did you know that May 4 is designated as National Star Wars Day? Come in to check out your favorite Star Wars book or movie to enjoy, and may the “fourth” be with you! Also in May is the annual book sale. Books will be available for sale upstairs at the library. The sale will run from May 14-23. If you have any questions, call 937-8484 or drop on in. Hours are Monday– Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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ARCANUM – The Arcanum VFW will host an all you can eat Fish Dinner on April 25, 5 p.m. until sold out. The cost is $8. Dine in or carryout. The public is welcome. For more information, call 692-5003.

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2014 CHEVY EQUINOX LTZ AWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, like new, diamond white, 8,745 miles ...................................................................................................$31,995 ...... $30,900 2013 GMC 2500 EXT. CAB SLE 4X4, 6.6L Duramax DSL, one owner, SLE Trim, all power, like new, white 17,362 miles ..................................................................................................$41,995 ...... $40,900 2012 CRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VAN, 3.6L V6, leather, DVD system, wheelchair ramp, loaded, like new, blue, 3,705 miles ...........................................................$36,995 ...... $35,900 2012 GMC TERRAIN SLE FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, loaded, exc. cond., black, 41,591 miles ................................................................................................................$20,995 ...... $19,500 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL FWD, 3.6L V6, sunroof, loaded, leather, loaded, exc. cond., diamond white, 19,099 miles .................................................................................................$34,995 ...... $32,900 2012 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT FWD, 3.6L V6, all power, exc. cond., crystal red, 18,840 miles........................................................................................................$25,995 ...... $24,500 2011 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT FWD, 3.6L V6, loaded, exc. cond., white, 30,599 miles ................................................................................................................$24,995 ...... $22,900 2011 GMC TERRAIN SLT FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, loaded, sharp, maroon, 72,598 miles ............................................................................................................$19,995 ...... $17,900 2011 CHEVY TAHOE LTZ 4WD, 5.3L V8, leather, one owner, loaded, super nice, maroon, 89,944 miles ............................................................................................................$32,995 ...... $29,900 2010 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4X4, 3.7L V6, auto, all power, silver, 52,200 miles, super nice ......$16,995 ...... $15,500 2010 CHEVY 1500 EXT. CAB 2WD, 4.8L V8, one owner, LS Trim, well equipped, red, 37,945 miles ...................................................................................................................$21,995 ...... $20,900 2010 CHEVY EQUINOX LT FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., brown, 87,187 miles ..............................................................................................................$15,995 ...... $14,500 2010 NISSAN CUBE FWD, 2.0L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., maroon, 111,359 miles .................$10,995 ........ $8,900 2009 CHEVY ½ TON REG. CAB LT 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, one owner, loaded, like new, black, 12,172 miles ................................................................................................................$25,995 ...... $24,500 2009 CHEVY TRAVERSE LS FWD, 3.6L V6, one owner, all power, very nice, silver, 75,251 miles ................................................................................................................$14,995 ...... $13,500 2007 CHEVY SILVERADO EXT. 1500 4X4, 5.3L V8, auto, all power, white, Z71 pack, very nice,141,363 miles..............................................................................$12,995 ...... $11,900 2007 CHEVY ½ TON SUBURBAN LT 4X4, 5.3L V8, loaded, exc. cond., white, 67,837 miles ................................................................................................................$24,995 ...... $23,500 2006 PONTIAC MONTANA SV6 EXT. VAN, 3.5L V6, all power, very nice, green, 140,432 miles ...............................................................................................................$7,995 ........ $6,900 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 4WD, 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 84,446 miles ...................................................................................................................$8,995 ........ $7,500 2005 GMC CANYON SLE, REG. CAB 4X4 P.U., 3.5L 5 cyl., all power, one owner, exc. cond,. black, 174,413 miles ..............................................................................................................$10,995 ........ $9,500 2005 GMC YUKON DENALI 4X4, 6.0L, V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., beige, 135,582 miles .............................................................................................................$13,995 ...... $11,900 2004 CHEVY SILVERADO ¾ TON EXT. CAB 2WD, P.U., 6.0L V8, auto, air, good cond., white, 283,613 miles ................................................................................................................$6,995 ........ $5,500 2002 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT EXT. CAB 4WD P.U., 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, exc. cond., white, 101,500 miles ...........................................................................................$10,995 ........ $9,500 2002 CHEVY VENTURE LS VAN, 3.4L V6, loaded, good cond., blue, 185,647 miles ....................$4,995 ........ $2,900 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT 2WD, 4 dr., one owner, cloth seats, loaded, exc. cond., beige, 142,478 miles .............................................................................................$9,995 ........ $8,900 2000 DODGE CARAVAN SE, 3.3L V6, all power, good cond., beige, 232,067 miles .....................$2,995 ........ $1,500 2000 CHEVY ½ TON EXT. CAB LS 2WD P.U., 5.3L V8, loaded, good cond., red, 223,718 miles ...................................................................................................................$5,995 ........ $4,500 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN, 3.4L V6, leather, loaded, good cond., blue, 184,391 miles .................................................................................................................$4,995 ........ $3,500 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN, cloth seats, all power, nice cond., green, 144,748 miles............$6,995 ........ $5,900 1985 CHEVY S10 REG. CAB 2WD P.U., 2.8L V6, auto, fair cond., red, 53,769 miles (exceeds) ....................................................................................................$2,995 ........ $1,900

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2012 CHEVY SONIC LT, 4 dr., 1.4L Turbo 4 cyl., 6 speed, all power, super nice, red, 35,335 miles ...................................................................................................................$12,995 ...... $10,900 2012 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 4 dr., 1.4L 4 cyl., all power, one owner, like new, blue, 34,829 miles .................................................................................................................$16,995 ...... $14,900 2012 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 54,800 miles .................................................................................................................$15,995 ...... $14,900 2011 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, leather, sunroof, very nice, blue, 163,064 miles .................................................................................................................$9,995 ........ $8,900 2011 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, leather, loaded, super nice, gold mist, 33,065 miles ..........................................................................................................$15,995 ...... $14,900 2011 CHEVY CAMARO LT COUPE, 3.6L V6, RS Package, sunroof, loaded, sharp, blue, 22,754 miles .................................................................................................................$23,995 ...... $21,900 2009 CHEVY IMPALA LTZ, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, one owner, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, red, 69,773 miles ........................................................................................................$15,995 ...... $13,900 2008 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 115,528 miles ..........................................................................................................$10,995 ........ $9,500 2006 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 2.2L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., white, 132,199 miles ................$8,995 ........ $7,500 1998 CHEVY CAVALIER LS, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., auto, air, good cond., green, 189,328 miles ..........$2,995 ........ $1,900 1992 CHEVY CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE, 5.7L V8, leather, loaded, super nice, maroon, 54,083 miles ............................................................................................................$16,995 ...... $14,900

PONTIAC

2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT, 2 dr., 3.4L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, black, 121,744 miles ................................................................................................................$6,995 ........ $5,900

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2013 BUICK REGAL T TYPE, 4 dr., 2.0L Turbo 4 cyl., leather, loaded, like new, white, 5,644 mi.$20,995 ...... $19,900 2013 BUICK LACROSSE, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, black granite, 29,802 miles ....................................................................................................$25,995 ...... $24,500 2011 BUICK REGAL CXL, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, super nice, gray, 14,953 mi ......................................................................................................................$18,995 ...... $16,900 2011 BUICK REGAL CXL, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, beige 28,096 mi .....................................................................................................................$18,995 ...... $16,900 2009 BUICK LUCERNE CX, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, one owner, loaded, super nice, diamond white, 36,312 miles .................................................................................................$14,995 ...... $13,900 2007 BUICK LUCERNE CXS, 4 dr., 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, super nice, gray, 76,028 miles .................................................................................................................$12,995 ...... $11,900 2007 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, exc. cond., beige, 178,737 miles ..........................................................................................................................$8,995 ........ $6,900 2006 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, one owner, leather, loaded, exc. cond., maroon, 96,522 miles ............................................................................................................$11,995 ........ $9,900 2006 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, exc. cond., green, 112,282 miles .............................................................................................................$10,995 ........ $8,900 2002 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, very nice, silver, 125,876 miles ................................................................................................................$9,995 ........ $8,500 2000 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, cloth seats, loaded, exc. cond., beige, 157,232 miles ...............................................................................................................$8,995 ........ $6,900

OTHER MAKES

2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFT TAIL CLASSIC, one owner, many extras, like new, maroon, 1,307 miles ...............................................................................................$22,995 ...... $19,900 2006 CADILLAC CTS, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, gray, 74,041 miles .................................................................................................................$16,995 ...... $13,900 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE, 4 dr., 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, exc. cond., green, 119,533 miles .......$4,995 ........ $2,500 1996 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE, 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, nice car, beige, 163,266 miles ...............................................................................................................$4,995 ........ $2,500

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