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Tri Village students see ‘amazing’ piece of history SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

NEW MADISON - A piece of history stopped by Tri-Village Schools Thursday. The historic George Washington Gavel, hosted by Greenville Masonic Lodge 143, traveled to Darke County from Washington, D.C. – only the second flight it has taken since Sept. 11, 2001 – due to security risks. Accompanying the gavel, which will be on public display this weekend at Lodge 143, were members of the Potomac Lodge No. 5, secretary Robert Heffelfinger and treasurer Dhaval Shah. Heffelfinger spoke to sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders, as well

as sophomore American History and junior American government students. The gavel, on display in the middle of the high school gym, “seems like a simple little hammer,” Heffelfinger said. “But it’s an amazing piece of history.” Washington, a Mason, used the gavel during a ceremonial laying of the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol building in D.C. on Sept. 18, 1793. The gavel was made for Washington by John Duffy, the son-in-law of Washington’s gardener. Duffy was known for making several implements used by Masons at that time. The handle, Heffelfinger said, was made from cherry wood, which is significant to Washington lore. The laying of the Capi-

tol cornerstone included a “blessing” using corn, wine and oil, which hearkens to ancient times when workmen were paid with these items instead of money, Heffelﬁnger told the students. Following the U.S. Capitol cornerstone ceremony, Washington gave the gavel to the Potomac Masonic Lodge. It has since been used by other U.S. Presidents, including Ohio’s own William H. Taft in the laying the cornerstone of the All Souls Unitarian Church on Feb. 13, 1913, and Warren G. Harding during the laying of the cornerstone of the Washington Victory Memorial on Nov. 14, 1921. Queen Elizabeth also used the gavel during the laying of the cornerstone for the British Embassy in D.C., Heffelﬁnger noted.

Some students asked questions of Heffelﬁnger, including how much the 224-year-old gavel might be worth today. “You can’t put a price on living history,” he said, noting the Lodge has a $2 million insurance policy on the ceremonial tool. Eighth-grader Lucie Morris said she’d learned a little about the gavel in Social Studies class. “It’s pretty cool,” said the fan of the musical, Alexander Hamilton. “I’m really into Hamilton and will be going to see it in July.” As students entered the gym for the gavel assembly, lyrics from Hamilton were being played, setting the scene to view the piece of American history. Sophomore Mason Sullenbarger also thought being able to see the Washington gavel was

Students lined up Thursday, April 20, to view the George Washington Gavel, which was used in the laying of the U.S. Capitol cornerstone. (Susan Hartley photo)

“pretty cool. It was a good opportunity for us to see it and makes me want our teachers to teach us about it a little more, since we came so close to it,” he said. The gavel traveled

to Greenville for the remainder of the weekend, visiting with students at Greenville Middle School on Friday and was open to public viewing on Saturday at Lodge 143.

Council will need to approve info kiosk RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Darke County Visitors Bureau (DCVB) and Main Street Greenville want visitors more informed when they come to downtown Greenville and both directors are hoping Greenville City Council feel the same way. Executive Director Matt Staugler, DCVB, asked council to consider allowing the organizations to erect an information kiosk in front of the Welcome Center on the city’s right-of-way. “Unfortunately, the Welcome Center can’t be open 24-hours a day, seven days a week,” said Staugler. “Obviously, people are coming into our community at all times and different days. That’s where our desire for an information kiosk comes from.” DCVB and Main Street Greenville would share in

the cost of fabricating and erecting the kiosk. Dustin Nealeigh of the Nealeigh Design Group has been chosen to design the kiosk. Council questioned if the project would require removing the pavers currently in the right-of-way. Nealeigh responded the project would require their removal and a small cement pad to anchor the kiosk would be needed. The kiosk would be placed perpendicular to the street, stand approximately eightfeet tall and just over twofeet wide. The cement pad would follow the city’s requirements for a sidewalk. Nealeigh would also be responsible for creating the graphics for the sign, which could easily be replaced in case of damage. Several council members expressed their desire to support the project saying it would be enhancement for the city. However, with several legal questions regarding responsi-

This information kiosk in Springﬁeld is similar to the type of kiosk the Darke County Visitors Bureau and Main Street Greenville want to install in front of the Welcome Center.

bility and liability, DCVB and Main Street Greenville were tasked with working with the city’s law director to come up with a contract. Council also heard an update from the Friends of the Greenville City Park regarding the rehabilitation of the big island in the park. The Friends re-

cently received approval from the Greenville Park Board to proceed with the project and are hoping to begin construction in May. Council learned the project should take two-days to complete. Safety Service Director Curt Garrison asked council to consider adopting legislation at an upcoming meeting to do a full survey on the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system in the Municipal Building and Annex (police department). The city recently had two units break down and will need to be replaced. With the units over 20-years old, Garrison believes it may be in the city’s best interest to take a look at the entire system and get specifications for updating both buildings with a newer, more efficient system. The specifications can be bid and council can decide if they want to move forward with updating both buildings instead of

Marsh adds name to list of local closings RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY – Over the last month or better, several national retail chains have announced they are restructuring and one announced it was closing its doors permanently. Unfortunately, this is when national news hits close to home. A month ago, The Early Bird was the ﬁrst to report RadioShack escaped the ﬁrst round of closings, but would probably not survive into summer. After 50 years of service to the Greenville community the store is expected to close its doors permanently at the end of May.

This week, two more store closings that affect Darke County residents were announced. rue21® announced it was closing 400 stores across the country. Among those stores on the list was the Greenville location at 1397 Wagner Ave. The company’s website and Facebook Page explained why the stores are closing, “It’s true – we are closing some stores. It was a difﬁcult but necessary decision. We still have hundreds of locations across the country, and our website open for business.” Greenville isn’t the only local community facing the sting of a business closing. The Early Bird has con,

ﬁrmed the Marsh Supermarket in Union City, 731 E. Elm St., will be closing its doors on May 14. David Palmer, senior vice-president of sales, marketing and advertising, acknowledged the decision, but said they will try to move the store’s employees to other locations. Just over two years ago, the store held a re-grand opening when it returned to the Marsh brand af-

ter serving the Union City community for several years under the Main Street Market banner. The Indianapolis based company has announced the closing of at least 10 stores before May 14. In addition Union City, several stores in Indianapolis, Frankfort, Logansport, Greenﬁeld and Portland, Ind. and Cincinnati will close.

only updating when a unit breaks down. The cost of the survey will be approximately $7,500. In other business, council: * Approved refunds in the amount of $2,250 and $3,375 to cover the tap-in

fees for water and sewage to the Erwin Bros. * Agreed to donate a Canon GL1 Video Camera, JVC DV to SHV Recorder, Firestone FS-4 and Canon G12 Video Camera to the Greenville City School District. The items were previously used by GPAT.

Communities need independent retailers RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Darke County Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) heard a report from Kelly Cofer, Retail Coach, on how he is helping the village of Versailles understand how retail businesses can be successful and the importance of independent business in today’s economic climate. The report was given at the CIC’s regular monthly board meeting on April 19. Cofer said even with consumer conﬁdence at a level not seen since 2005, retailers still face challenges. There has been a steady trend upwards in consumer conﬁdence since the election, but retailers still face obstacles from online sales, the economy, e-commerce, President Trump and millennial shoppers. However, he believes a community’s good economy will continue to to rely on a balance of independent and large retailers. Retail Coach’s mission is to help current retailers expand and introduce new retailers to a community. Before that can happen, Cofer said there must be “good community development before good economic development.” He suggested it could be as simple

as transforming the façade of a building. He showed a picture of the old fire station in Versailles and then another mock-up of what the fire station could look like in six-months with the addition of awnings and a few minor fixes to the façade. He said the building could be used for two or three small retail establishments. He also suggested there is a trend of combining brands into one building. Cofer showed a picture of a retailer that had a chiropractor on the second floor and a coffee shop on the first floor. He believes even legendary business such as the Sweet Shop in Versailles could expand by also adding another business like a coffee shop. However, retailers must know their customer base and offer products their customers want and not necessarily what the owner likes. Cofer and his team met with retailers and members of the Versailles community to discuss their findings. Rodd Hale, Versailles village administrator, learned a lot about his community through Retail Coach and they will soon be addressing some of the findings, including the lack of housing in the community.

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On April 17 an officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Sweitzer Street reference a disorderly subject. The officer identified Jeremy Fast running down the sidewalk and into the street. Upon seeing the police cruiser, Fast ran into his residence in the 600 block of Sweitzer Street. When the officer spoke with Fast, he was sweating profusely, would go quickly from one extreme emotion to another and could not stand still. Fast was asked multiple times why he was outside yelling and running in and out of the street and changed his story multiple times. Fast voluntarily went with Greenville Township Fire and Rescue for a mental evaluation. Officers spoke with the complainant and a witness who both explained they saw Fast running up and down the street screaming, cussing, clapping and jumping off of the porch. Fast was later issued a citation for disorderly conduct. Wanted Person

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GREENVILLE – A Preble County man will spend time in prison for a 2016 crash that claimed the life of a Greenville woman, while injuring two others. On Monday, Aaron C. Holmes, 32, of New Paris entered a guilty plea to charges stemming from the crash. As part of a plea agreement, Holmes pleaded guilty to a sole count of Felonious Assault (F2), two counts of Aggravated Vehicular Assault (F3) and a count of misdemeanor DUI. Holmes was charged following a June 28, 2016 crash near Greenville in which, according to the investigation, went left of center on OH-571 West, striking a vehicle driven by Ryan Sanders (18) of Greenville. Sanders then lost control of his vehicle and went left of center striking a 2002 Toyota Corolla, driven by Linda Stebbins (61) of Greenville, which was driving eastbound behind Holmes’ vehicle. Holmes was treated by Ansonia Rescue and refused further treatment at the scene. Sanders was treated by Union City Rescue and was transported to Wayne Hospital. Jessica Keily (34) of Union City was a front seat passenger in Stebbins’ vehicle. Keily was treated by Greenville Res-

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WILLEFORD – Carl

Pastor Todd ating. Burial will follow in Greenville Township Memorial Garden in Darke County with full Military Honors conducted by the Greenville Veteran’s Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Darke County. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www. zecharbailey.com.

G. Willeford, 74, of Union Veteran City, Ohio passed away at 3:01 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at his residence. Carl was born May 3, 1942, in Camden to the late Walter & Mary (Sunderman) Willeford. Carl is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara (Journay) Willeford whom he married April 15, 1972; children, Anita & Duane Smith of Eaton, Carla & Jeff Eck of Farmersville and Jason & Joy Willeford of Saratoga, Ind.; grandchildren, Cole Johnson of Eaton, Kyle Johnson of Eaton, Brayden Smith of Eaton, Chloe Eck of Farmersville, Olivia Eck of Farmersville, Abby Willeford of Saratoga, Ind., Andy Willeford of Saratoga, Ind., Austin Willeford of Saratoga, Ind., Brian & Tesha Smith of Eaton, Devin & Taylor Smith of Eaton and Trey Smith of Eaton; great-granddaughter, Victoria Smith; brothers & sisters-in-law, Fred & Linda Willeford of Camden and Jim & Patty Willeford of Camden; sister, Berty Elliott of Camden; motherin-law, Waneta Journay of New Weston; and numerous nieces and nephews. Carl was also preceded in death by his brothers, Adolph, Ben, William, George, Edward, Joseph, Robert and Paul Willeford; sisters, Minnie Gingerich, Rose Costello and Mary Anna Surguy; brothers-inlaw, Loren Elliott, Charles Surguy and Lloyd Gingerich; sister-in-law, Eileen Willeford; and father-inlaw, Richard Journay. Carl served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a retired farmer and factory worker. Carl was a member of the National Riﬂe Association. A celebration of Carl’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 24, 2017 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville with

RUE – Jean B. Rue, 96, of Greenville, died Friday, April 7, 2017. A graveside service was held Wednesday, April 19 at Greenville Creek Cemetery, Buckneck Road, Bradford. DYER – Rebecca “Becky” Dyer, 56, of Greenville, died Thursday, April 13, 2017. A celebration of life service was held Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens, Greenville. MARKER – Donald “Donnie” Marker, 53, of Greenville, died Friday, April 14, 2017. A Celebration of Life service was held Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in Greenville Township Memorial Gardens. EWING – Roger A. Ewing, 69 of Arcanum, died Sunday, April 16, 2017. Services were held Friday, April 21, 2017 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, with burial in Mote Cemetery. WILLIAMS – A Me-

morial Service for Margaret N. (Margie) Williams will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. Fourth Street, Greenville, on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. An Interment of Ashes will follow at Greenville Cemetery.

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L. Baerwald, 50, of Greenville, died Saturday, April 15, 2017. Funeral Services was held Friday, April 21, 2017 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in the Greenville Cemetery.

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– Gary F. Hemmelgarn, 63, of Versailles, died Sunday, April 16, 2017. There will be no funeral service.

HUFFMAN – Russell M. Huffman, 82, of Greenville, died Monday, April 17, 2017. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Ft. Jefferson. VICTOR – Rodney R.

Victor, 61, of Bradford, Veteran died Monday, April 10, 2017. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 6 at Miami Memorial Park Cemetery, Covington. A Gathering of Friends will be held from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, May 6 at the Covington Eagles Hall.

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CELINA – The “Calico Cut Up Quilt Club” of Celina Ohio donated a beautiful 88.5 by 103-inch Eagles and Stars quilt to Angels for Veterans. The quilt will be rafﬂed by Angels for Veterans to help raise money for their dog program called “Angel PAWS” The Angel PAWS are professionally trained dogs whose purpose is to assist veterans with physical and mental disabilities. The dogs can provide mobility, hearing, vision, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) assistance. Angels for Veterans raises the funds necessary to train the dogs. The dogs are provided as gifts to disabled veterans. The dogs ultimately provide a buddy

GREENVILLE – The Wayne Hospital Auxiliary will hold its Spring Masquerade Jewelry Sale beginning May 3 at 10 p.m. The sale will continue around the clock until May 5 at 3 p.m. The sale will include great gifts for Mother’s Day, graduations and Father’s Day. Everything is $5. The sale will be held in the Wayne HealthCare lobby.

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MARSHALL – Betty L. Marshall, 86, of Greenville, died Thursday, April 20, 2017. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 233 W. 3rd St., Greenville. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Greenville. Family will receive friends on Tuesday before mass from 10 a.m. to noon at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. MCGUIRE – A. Gene McGuire, 71, of Greenville, died Thursday, April 20, 2017. Funeral Services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will follow in the Old Teegarden Cemetery near Ansonia. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2 p.m. until time of the services in the funeral home.

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GREENVILLE – Nearly 200 people participated in portions or all of the annual The Way of the Cross Community Good Friday Service on April 14. The event began at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church before moving onto St. Paul United Church of Christ, First United Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church and St. Paul Lutheran Church. The cross was carried through the streets of downtown Greenville while a procession followed to each station. The Way of the Cross remembers the path Jesus took to Calvary. (Ryan Berry photo)

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We would like to thank all of the people who gave us comfort before and after our loss of Paul Shuttleworth. We are so grateful for the wonderful care that he received over the years from Dr. Riffell, Dr. Chong, Dr. Mhaskar and their nurses and staff and from the doctors and nurses and staff at Wayne Hospital and Reid Hospital. We also appreciate the compassionate care from Hospice. A special thanks also to Pastor Doug Baker for the beautiful service and his friendship to Paul and Trinity United Methodist Church for helping host the meal and for treating Paul so kindly the last few years. A special thanks to Deb Reiglesperger and the Huston’s staff for all of the delicious food and for their care of Paul and our family, to the “breakfast gang” at Huston’s for their friendship to Paul that gave him so much fun and enjoyment and to Terry Mills for so kindly being Paul’s “chauffeur” the last few years. A special thanks also to Arcanum Fire Chief Kurt Troutwine,

the Arcanum Fire and Rescue members, the Darke County Dispatcher and the many other fire departments who gave Paul such a moving and beautiful tribute. We saw firsthand what a brotherhood it truly is. We also thank all of the many other relatives and friends who touched Paul’s life and our lives in so many ways. We also thank Kreitzer Funeral Home for all of the caring help that they gave which comforted us in a difficult time. The Family of Paul Shuttleworth

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National Day of Prayer service set for May 4 GREENVILLE – The 66th annual “National Day of Prayer” will be held on May 4 with a local observance to be held from noon to 12:45 p.m. outside the Greenville City Building, 100 Public Square in Greenville. This event is sponsored by the Greater Greenville Ministerial Association in cooperation with the City of Greenville’s Mayor’s Ofﬁce. The program will include music by Joseph Helfrich along with a number of local individuals offering prayers during the event. The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the ﬁrst Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray

for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. The theme this year is For Your Great Name’s Sake! Hear Us... Forgive Us...Heal Us! Taken from Daniel 9:19, which says, “O Lord, Listen! O Lord, Forgive! O Lord, Hear and Act! For Your Sake, O My God...”. As the 2017National Day of Prayer approaches, thousands of individuals, churches, and communities will be working to rally millions of Christian’s to once again heed this call! The National Day of Prayer Task Force states, “Scripture tells us again

and again that our fervent prayer is effective. At this crucial time for our nation, we can do nothing more important than pray. The Lord has graciously anointed our efforts, empowering them to touch and change many hearts and lives. We look forward to seeing His hand move across our land

in exciting ways each May in response to our petitions!” For more information, Pastor John Monroe may be contacted at (937) 692-5228 or Minister Jim Morehouse may be contacted at (937) 547-1557 or you may go to www.NationalDayofPrayer.org.

Location change for three-school banquet PALESTINE – If you attended Palestine, Hollansburg or Westmont High School save the date of June 17 and plan to attend the annual Alumni Banquet which will be held at the Fraley Farm, 1 1/2miles west of Palestine on US Route 36 – on the south side of the road. Come to visit with your former classmates at 4:30, and enjoy the meal, which will be served at 5:30 p.m. The Westmont class of 1967 will be the honored class this year and the classes of 1957, 1947, and 1937 will also be recognized. After a delicious meal prepared by the Golden Eagle Christian Center Staff there will be entertainment that you won’t want to miss. If you have any questions regarding this year’s banquet contact Chairman

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George O’Dell at (937) 548-0013 or Secretary Dixie Robbins at (937) 8023079. Send reservations by June 1, 2017 to Dixie Robbins, 1452 Hollansburg-Arcanum Road, New Madison, OH 45346 along with $17 for each attendee. Make checks payable to Palestine, Westmont, and Hollansburg High School Alumni. When sending your reservation and payment, be sure to include your name and address, school, and the year you graduated. If you are an alumnus of Palestine High School, Hollansburg High School, or Westmont High School and you did not receive an invitation to the 2017 Alumni Banquet, contact Dixie Robbins to have your current address entered into the alumni data base so you will receive future mailings.

MEMORIAL DINNER & St. Mary’s SCHOOL AUCTION APRIL 29th, 2017

Paws Bingo Hall—Greenville, Ohio The Fairlawn will be catering a delicious meal of chicken & noodles, mashed potatoes, veggie, & dinner roll ~ $7.00. Drinks and desserts will also be available. Tickets are available for purchase at the school and at the door. Please call the school, 548-2345, for additional information.

The auction is free to attend and is scheduled to begin at 6:00. It will feature a live and silent auction ran by Brian Rismiller. Many exciting items have already been donated to the auction with new items being collected daily. Here is just some of what we have available…

We will be selling 52 chances at $20 per chance to win your “Pick of the Auction”. The winner will receive a choice of their prize from items being sold on the Live or Silent auctions.

 Gift Certificates for Jumpy’s, Scene 75 & Sky Zone  Bicycles  Ghyslain Chocolates  Professional Photography Gift Certificates  Personalized Class Items  New Luggage  Handmade Furniture for American Girl Dolls  XIRO Xplorer V Quadcopter Drone  New Kayak  Window Air Conditioner Unit  Homemade Italian Dinner  7 Day Stay in 2-Bedroom Deluxe Unit at Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort ~ Lake Buena Vista, FL  One Week Stay in 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom beach home in Fort Myers Beach, Florida  4 ~ 1-Day Hopper Passes for Walt Disney World  Winner’s Meat ~ 1/2 Hog and 1/4 Beef with Processing  Sports Memorabilia Items ~ 2016 Chicago Cubs Photo with facsimile signatures, Ken Griffey Jr. Autographed baseball & rookie card, Cleveland Cavs 2016 Championship banner, Larry Bird signed basketball, Ezekiel Elliot Signed OSU football, OSU “Game of the Century” 11/18/06 vs. University of Michigan framed photo  4 tickets for Cincinnati Reds vs. Cardinals ~ Sept. 20, 2017 & Dayton Dragons ~ May 20th & July 2nd  Tickets for EnterTRAINment Junction, Newport Aquarium, DCCA & Victoria Theatre

 Class Baskets with themes of ~ Down on the Farm, Disney/Dress-up, It’s a Rainy Day, Legos, OSU “Go Bucks”, Arts & Crafts, The Great Outdoors, The Happy Camper, Pamper My Sweet Tooth & It’s a Date!  Multiple Gift Certificates for Carwashes, Oil Changes and Alignments  Vera Bradley, Usborne, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay and Multiple Haircare Gift Baskets  A Celebrity Dessert Auction featuring many local bakers  Class Jeans Passes, Pizza Parties and Ice Cream Party  Massage, Reflexology, Manicure & Hair Cut Certificates  Load of Gravel delivered from PEPCON  Live Plants and other Landscaping Items  Portable Fire Pit  Many Home Decorating Items  Gift Certificates to Many Area Golf Courses and Restaurants  Autographed Matt Light Football  Handmade Jewelry, John Deere and Preschool Quilt  KitchenAid Items ~ Stand Mixer, Bakeware, Electric Tea Kettle  Many Custom Items with St. Mary’s Logo  Treadmill and other exercise equipment  Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones Find our event on Facebook for photos of many items

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Maggie Clem

Name: Maggie Eileen Clem Age: 1 Year Birthday: April 27, 2016 Parents: Bryan and Kendra Clem, of Cincinnati Grandparents: Dwight and Kathy Stump of Fort Recovery and Joe and Debbie Clem of Columbus Great Grandparents: Margaret Wright and the late Harding Wright of Fort Recovery, Judy Stump and the late Roscoe Stump of Winter Haven, Fla., Gary and Barbara Sidebotham of London, and Catherine Clem of Melbourne, Fla.

GHS Class of 1955

GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School Class of 1955 will hold its monthly luncheon on April 27, noon, at the Asian Buffet on Wagner Avenue, Greenville. For more information, contact Georgeanna, 548-2456.

MV Alumni Banquet set

UNION CITY – The Mississinawa Valley Alumni Association will be holding its annual banquet on May 6 in the school cafetorium. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. and dinner, catered by Bouser’s Barn, will begin at 6 p.m. Dinner will be followed by a short business meeting. Raffle prizes to benefit the scholarship program will be a $100 VISA gift card and two $50 VISA gift cards, a Blackhawk throw and a 50/50 drawing. The cost of the meal is $15 per person and reservations should be returned by April 28. Invitations will be sent out to all Alumni members with current addresses on file. If you don’t receive and invitation and would like to come, contact Sandy Austerman-Skidmore, (937) 968-4001.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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CARD OF THANKS

The family of Ruth “Ellie” Bowman wish to thank everyone for all their prayers, phone calls, cards and visits during her brief illness. We would like to thank all of the doctors and staff at Wayne HealthCare, State of the Heart Care of Darke County and Miami Valley Hospital for their outstanding care of family and friends. Special thanks to Rev. Steven Shoop and Oliver-Floyd and Brand Pope Funeral Home for their wonderful service and dedication. May God richly bless each and every one of you. Carol, Stan and Kristy

GREENVILLE – A card shower will be held for Ruthanna Riegle to celebrate her 90th birthday on May 14. Her late parents are Clarence and Helen Morris. She was married to Alvin (Junior Riegle), deceased. She worked over the years at General Athletic and Fram Corporation. Cards can be sent to Frank Marchal, 317 W. Third St., Greenville, Ohio 45331.

Ansonia UMC dinner, auction

ANSONIA – The Ansonia United Methodist Church Youth will host a Silent Auction and dinner on April 30 beginning at 12:30 p.m. The event will be held at the church, corner of Pearl and High Streets, Ansonia. The youth are raising money to fund their mission trip to Grand Rapids, Mich. They invite everyone to come have a good time, eat great food and support the church’s youth. The menu will include hot chicken sandwiches, mac and cheese, green beans, mixed fruit, cookie or brownie, water, tea, lemonade and coffee. Tickets can be purchased at the door are and $6.50 for adults and $3.50 for children 10 and under.

Come and Enjoy Beautiful Music Sunday, April 30, 2017 • 10:30am

Greenville Waivaires to present “Blessed Be Your Name” St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 201 South Broadway, Greenville, OH

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ON YOUR MIND

Modernizing child support guidelines data from the 1980’s. Senate Bill 125 updates the economic data used for establishing and modifying child support obligations, as well as the computation worksheet, allowing for realistic child support orders that are based on the ability to pay. It is estimated that almost 30 percent of Ohio families do not receive their current child support obligations. My hope is that this legislation will help us reach the ultimate goal of consistent, reliable payments of child support to all children and caregivers who are owed this commitment. Along with modernizing the economic tables, Senate Bill 125 includes necessary improvements for routine medical expense sharing, health insurance responsibility, daycare credit, and multiple family issues. This will also move the tables and worksheet from the more rigid Ohio Revised Code to the Ohio Administrative Code, allowing for more frequent and necessary adjustments through a five-year rule review process. Change is hard – for people and institutions. Modernizing Ohio’s guidelines to reflect how families live today is critical. Having a child support system that results in more money for children than today’s outdated system is a goal worth fighting for. After all, there is only one chance at childhood. Ohio should do all it can to ensure every child has the resources to reach their potential as adults.

COLUMBUS – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine recently announced his office is now accepting applications for its Teen Ambassador Board for the 2017-2018 academic year. The Ohio Attorney General’s Teen Ambassador Board is open to high school juniors and seniors from public, private, home, charter, and online schools in Ohio. The mission of the board is to provide Ohio’s future leaders with an inside look at Ohio law and government. “We developed this program to help students understand how government works and to give them an opportunity to work with their peers and share their perspectives,” Attorney General DeWine said. “The Teen Ambassador Board brings together high school students from across the state, and it gives participants an inside look at law and government. We encourage interested students to apply.” Board members serve a one-year term during which they convene twice in Columbus. They advise the office on issues relating to teens and work in groups to propose solutions to problems facing Ohioans. They also meet with Attorney General DeWine and other officials. During the 2016-2017

academic year, approximately 230 students joined the program. Ohio high school students who will be juniors or seniors during the 2017-2018 academic year are now eligible to apply. Ideal candidates are motivated self-starters who are interested in law and government. Applications are due May 31, 2017, and may be completed on the Ohio Attorney General’s website at www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov/TeenAmbassadorBoard. A video featuring past participants and additional information about the Attorney General’s Teen Ambassador Board also can be found on the website.

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New branding means more impact The Darke County Visitors Bureau recently unveiled our new brand initiatives to citizens and visitors, inviting them to “taste the ﬂavor” in Darke County. Building a brand is key to growth in any industry. Customers must identify what the brand stands for and what it means, and that will pay dividends with hopefully a greater economic impact. We’re seeing our state invest heavily in their new branding, but the brand is still in its infancy. For our purposes, let’s explore what our friends up north in Michigan have done with their “Pure Michigan” branding and the impact that it has had on their state. The state of Michigan launched their “Pure Michigan” branding in 2008. The state has invested heavily in tourism and branding since the launch, and they have seen a major uptick in economic activity, many would say because they have refreshed the perception people have of Michigan. Longwoods International studied the impact of their branding, and found that not only had the new branding increased visits to the state, but it also created added beneﬁts like: * 81% increase in people stating that Michigan was a good place to live * 59% increase in people stating that Michigan was a good place to start a

Bohler speaks to DCRW GREENVILLE – Kim Bohler, consultant for Perfectly Posh, was the guest speaker on April 10 at the monthly Darke County Republican Women’s Club (DCRW) meeting. Bohler shared her experiences as well as her products. The club thanks her for the gift bags she had for

all of the members. The next guests for the “Women in Business” project will be Dr. Kylie Young, owner of Beltone. There will also be a style show by Kirsten Berghoff, owner of Sadie Grace. The next meeting will be held May 8.

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career * 79% increase in people stating that Michigan was a good place to retire These are things that were influenced by destination marketing, but have benefits above and beyond increasing visits to the state. We hope to have the same effect with our new branding. We want to show those outside of Darke County that the quality of life here is high and that we have amenities that make this area an attractive place to live. We also want our citizens to be passionate about where we live, and nothing does that better than great branding that can cross over to different types of marketing, like t-shirts. Cities like Cleveland and Columbus are seeing huge brand awareness from residents becoming walking, talking ambassadors for their city, simply by wearing a t-shirt with the city’s name and being passionate about where they live. All of those are rolled into tourism marketing, and the benefits to an area are immense. So keep an eye out for some really fun things

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Greenville Township electric aggregation GREENVILLE – Greenville Township has entered a contract with Dynergy to supply electric generation to the Greenville Electric Aggregation Program. The contract is for three-years for a ﬁxed price of $5.269 per kwh. There is no early termination fee to leave the program at any time. Township residents who are eligible for the program will be receiving opt out notices in early May for their review. Township residents who N OP OW EN

As a parent myself, as well as the chairman of the Ohio Commission on BILL BEAGLE OHIO F aSENATE therhood, BILL BEAGLE I know firstOHIO SENATE hand that all children deserve the best possible quality of life in order to prepare them for the future. Child poverty’s devastating effects on families, education and eventually one’s ability to work are well documented. Improving financial support for Ohio’s children is why I introduced Senate Bill 125, which aims to improve our state’s child support system. Over one million children in Ohio are currently part of the child support system. Unfortunately, the current standards used to determine child support obligations are outdated and in need of thorough review. All states are required to establish a standard methodology for child support obligations that reflects the cost of raising a child. Ohio uses an “income shares” model, requiring both parents to share the cost to raise their child. This model takes into account the earnings of both parents, and allows the courts to estimate the standard of living for a child within a specific net income level. The amount is determined using economic data, and a guideline computation worksheet. Ohio’s economic tables are more than 25 years old, and based on

are not eligible (due to already having an alternate generation supplier) will receive instructions on how to join the program in May as well. Electric under the new rate program will begin in July. Any questions about the Greenville Township Aggregation programs can be directed to Greenville Township’s energy consultant Trebel, LLC at 1-877861-2772.

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Greenvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Karsyn Shaffer signs to play softball at Muskingum University GAYLEN BLOSSER

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GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Greenville senior Karsyn Shaffer signed to play softball for the Muskingum Lady Muskies while furthering her education. Shaffer, the daughter of Shawn and Tiffany Shaffer plans to become a high school English teacher after completing her four year education at Muskingum University. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have a really good education program,â&#x20AC;? said Shaffer of her selection of Muskingum, â&#x20AC;&#x153;plus I really like Coach (Kari) Winters. I got to talk to a lot of the team and I just really like the environment there.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you leave Musk-

ingum in four years with a degree â&#x20AC;Ś Karsyn is going to be a very special young lady,â&#x20AC;? said Greenville Coach Jerrod Newland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to get an education, so I imagine in about ďŹ ve years from now if you marked it down, in about 2022 sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably sitting on a bucket in the Lady Wave softball dugout. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a future teacher and future coach.â&#x20AC;? The four year Lady Wave starting second baseman and leadoff hitter has always played for the love of the game, not always thinking of taking her game to the next level. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you would have asked me a year and a half ago if I was going to play college ball I probably would have said no,â&#x20AC;? Shaffer noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was playing because I love

the game, not to go play college ball.â&#x20AC;? Shaffer is the third Lady Wave from the class of 2017 signing to continue playing softball in the college ranks. Third baseman Makayla Hanes recently signed with Mount St. Joseph University and Lady Wave catcher, Alli Hill will be playing for Trine University. Shaffer will use her experience to compete for playing time with the Lady Muskies her freshman season having earned ďŹ rst team GWOC North honors her sophomore and junior seasons as well as playing on a Lady Wave team that has made it to the OHSAA regional ďŹ nals the past two seasons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She gets on base and wreaks havoc,â&#x20AC;? Newland said of his speedy second

Grace Shaffer (sister), Shawn Shaffer (father), Karsyn Shaffer and Tiffany Shaffer (mother) (Gaylen Blosser photo)

baseman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Her speed is just tremendous and defensively she does things that are just out of this world. She covers so much ground.â&#x20AC;? Shaffer will be joining a team that has slipped this year, but as recent as the 2014 season won the Ohio Athletic Conference cham-

pionship. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just want to go help them get back to championship caliber,â&#x20AC;? said Shaffer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coach Winters has talked a lot to me about that. She has told me that she wants me to come to help them get back to championship caliber.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just proud of the way that she plays the game,â&#x20AC;? said a pleased Coach Newland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She plays it the right way and the young kids can emulate that. Great family â&#x20AC;Ś just so proud of her and her family. Hard workers and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about.â&#x20AC;?

Lady Wave Cassie Cromwell gets 100th hit in win over Tippecanoe BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GHS junior Cassie Cromwell picked up her 100th career hit and eight year assistant coach Denny Ruble recorded

his 200th win in the Lady Waveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12-2 win over the Tippecanoe Lady Red Devils. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cromwell gets her 100th hit today, her third hit and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got 100,â&#x20AC;? said Green-

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ville Coach Jerrod Newland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just great stuff for the program and just proud of the kids.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was balanced today all the way through,â&#x20AC;? noted Newland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Played a little small ball there, short game, run the bases a little bit, just good stuff, kids making plays and doing things. One through nine when you get your chance you roll with it and today that bookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about as balanced as it could get.â&#x20AC;? The visitors got on the board ďŹ rst scoring a run in the top of the ďŹ rst. The Lady Wave knotted the score with Karsyn Shaffer reaching by way of a hit and Cassie Cromwell picking up an RBI hit sending the teams to the second with a 1-1 score. GHS plated four runs in the bottom of the second taking advantage of Morgan Gilbert and Shaffer singles, Cromwell and Makayla Hanes doubles and a Courtney Bryson single to lead 5-1 after two. Alli Hill led off the bottom of the third with a double to center and scored on an error to lead 6-1. Shaffer knocked in the second run of the inning with a sacriďŹ ce ďŹ&#x201A;y sending the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to the fourth with GHS leading 7-1.

Greenvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cassie Cromwell laces her 100th Career hit to right in GWOC American North win over Tippecanoe (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Tipp made it a 7-2 game in the top of the fourth with the Lady Wave scoring two runs in the bottom of the inning to lead 9-2 heading to the ďŹ fth. Hanes reached ďŹ rst on an error, Sydney Grote laced a RBI double to left and Petry sent a run home with a groundout to second accounting for the Waveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth inning scoring. Gilbert led off the ďŹ fth with a single to left bringing Cassie Cromwell to the plate to pick up her 100th career hit, a single to right. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Three year starter â&#x20AC;Ś just a great kid,â&#x20AC;? Newland said of Cromwell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She plays the game hard and this year she

is such a breath of fresh air, so encouraging to her teammates and its funny when you only have ďŹ ve kids that drive, obviously those older kids have to lead by example.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cassie is just a gamer and she does a great job out here,â&#x20AC;? continued Newland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What I like about her; she is starting to realize that she makes people around her better and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what makes kids great. Fantastic glove playing ďŹ rst base and outďŹ eld. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s saved some plays over there numerous times with stretching and scoops. Just so proud of her the way she does things â&#x20AC;Ś

top notch kid. Hanes drove a sacriďŹ ce ďŹ&#x201A;y to center scoring Gilbert for a 10-2 score followed by a Wave popup giving the GHS two outs. The Lady Wave used three consecutive singles, a Hill RBI single, a Petry single and a Bryson walk-off run scoring single giving the Lady Wave a 12-2 ďŹ ve inning run win. Freshman Baylee Petry went the distance on the mound to record her GWOC leading 13th win of the season. Greenville pounded out 16 hits in 4.2 innings while limiting Tipp to ďŹ ve hits.

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The Green Wave hosted Ansonia and Dixie in a Monday night track and ďŹ eld meet on senior night in Greenville. GHS honored 25 seniors after the meet at Harmon Field. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A great group of seniors,â&#x20AC;? said Greenville coach Bill Plessinger. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great kids. It means a lot to the program.â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a testament to the program,â&#x20AC;? added Plessinger. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we started this thing we used to have ďŹ ve or six seniors.â&#x20AC;? The Lady Wave took ďŹ rst place with 81 points followed by the Ansonia Lady Tigers with 65 points and Dixie ďŹ nishing third with 26 points. The Greenville boys ďŹ nished ďŹ rst with 89 points, the Dixie Greyhounds placed second with 69 points and Ansonia took third with 28 points. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a good meet,â&#x20AC;?

Greenville senior Daniel Harper competes in the long jump for the Wave (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Plessinger noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like these meets. Ansonia has some really good athletes and Dixie had some good athletes.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every school no matter the size has good athletes,â&#x20AC;? continued Plessinger. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good opportunity for their kids, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great opportunity for our kids, and our JV kids. Their coaches left happy, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m leaving happy â&#x20AC;Ś thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about. Track is one of the sports that is for all the kids.â&#x20AC;? The 2017 senior class will be the last team to

compete on the track at Harmon Field with plans in the works for a new facility for the 2018 season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our kids do deserve that (new facility),â&#x20AC;? Plessinger stated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sad to see this go â&#x20AC;Ś I ran on this track. The time has come and I think it is going to be a great opportunity for our whole program.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Training wise itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to make us a lot better because we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even train on the track anymore,â&#x20AC;? said Plessinger. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All we do is run on the grass.â&#x20AC;?

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GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Greenville Lady Wave 2007 State Championship softball team was honored Saturday on their 10th anniversary at LWSB Stadium. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I remember it like it was yesterday,â&#x20AC;? said 15 year LWSB Coach Jerrod Newland, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bill Bookerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday. We won the State Championship â&#x20AC;Ś scurried like heck to get back to Greenville for those kids to graduate.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just awesome to see them because that day â&#x20AC;Ś Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never forget it â&#x20AC;Ś it was awesome. Proud of them, great day for Greenville.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just love the opportunities and everything,â&#x20AC;? continued Newland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just love the kids â&#x20AC;Ś looking at them here today and see where it is 10 years. What they set the groundwork for, for everybody else is just unbelievable. So proud of the kidsâ&#x20AC;? Over the years, Coach

Newland has made a few predictions, most of which have come true. In his rookie season the young coach said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lady Wave softball will win the state in four years.â&#x20AC;? Four years later in 2007, Greenville defeated St. Marys Memorial 1-0 to win State. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So proud of the kids but you know its good families and atmospheres,â&#x20AC;? shared Newland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just love those parents to death because they allowed me to push their kids to an unbelievable level. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just totally indebted to that group forever. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve allowed this and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve built that.â&#x20AC;? Newlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, Greg Newland was the longest tenured employee at SpringďŹ eld South when the two SpringďŹ eld schools, North and South merged into one school system. G. Newland, a well-respected Athletic Director served 22 years as the head softball coach at SpringďŹ eld taking a team to a state championship game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Watching my son win

the state title was better than me winning â&#x20AC;Ś well I never won. I went and we lost 1-0 in nine innings to an Akron team,â&#x20AC;? said Greg Newland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seeing him win that and what it did for the community of Greenville â&#x20AC;Ś itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about one of the best days of my life. It was a very special day. Certainly better than anything I could have ever done.â&#x20AC;? After winning the 2007 state championship, Coach Newland shelved the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game jerseys to the dismay of a few, but on this 10th Anniversary the Coach had his 2017 Lady Wave players present the 2007 State Champs with their game jerseys worn in the 1-0 win over St. Marys Memorial. Coach Newland was presented a framed jersey from the state championship game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just so humbled and we play for the name on the front â&#x20AC;Ś thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the group that emphasized it and how we won and how we did it,â&#x20AC;? Newland said of the 2007 team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all

LWSB assistant coach Denny Ruble earns 200th win BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Greenville assistant Lady Wave Softball Coach Denny Ruble picked up his 200th varsity win in the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tuesday night run rule win over the Tippecanoe Lady Red Devils at LWSB Stadium. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in it you just bleed Green and Coach Ruble is a perfect example of that,â&#x20AC;? said Greenville head softball coach Jerrod Newland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great man and he just loves Lady Wave Softball.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kinda exciting,â&#x20AC;? Coach Ruble said of his 200th win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I guess I shows that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting old and hanging around for a while â&#x20AC;Ś that is very nice.â&#x20AC;? Ruble has been part of LWSB the entire 15 years Coach Newland has been at the helm, both as a junior high coach, LWSB parent and varsity assistant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I met him on the second day he move into town,â&#x20AC;? Ruble said of Newland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I ran into him as a substitute teacher and met him â&#x20AC;Ś known him a long time.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been here 15 years,â&#x20AC;? Newland said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ďŹ rst year he was helping junior high a little bit, watching the program for two years with Rich, my father-inlaw and then he took over the junior high program.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;He did that for two years and then he had to watch his daughter (Mollie) for four years and when she graduated he helped me coach and been here since day one,â&#x20AC;? continued Newland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You talk about great people and great friends and the Ruble family â&#x20AC;Ś has been there for the whole thing.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Denny has been through the duration with me all 15 years and just so proud of him and just love him to death. When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a volunteer coach that means you put thousands of your own dollars into it and time and effort.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We take his van to every game,â&#x20AC;? Newland

GHS Assistant Varsity Coach Denny Ruble (center) celebrates his 200th win with the LWSB varsity program (Gaylen Blosser photo)

added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We load it up â&#x20AC;Ś we call it the team vehicle even though itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Ruble Painting vehicle. Denny â&#x20AC;Ś just what he does for the kids, he loves it, and for Susan his wife to allow him to come out here every day for the amount of time and effort, but once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in it you just bleed Green.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of very nice girls

have come through the program,â&#x20AC;? noted Ruble of the very successful LWSB program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Year eight and that makes it real nice. When you average that out â&#x20AC;Ś thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 25 wins a year we always get, so thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love it,â&#x20AC;? Ruble said of his many years spent with Greenville Lady Wave Softball.

Greenvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Isaiah Gable verbally commits to D-I Southeast Missouri State BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

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Isaiah Gable prior to Monday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home Green Wave track meet (Gaylen Blosser photo)

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Arcanum, FM go head-to-head on track BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

ARCANUM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; With less than 10-miles separating Franklin Monroe and Arcanum the rivalry is no doubt one of the biggest in the county. They may be friends off the track, ďŹ eld or court, but when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re wearing their school colors itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all business. On Monday, it was a junior high and high school Trojans vs. the Jets spectacular on the track. At the end of the day, it was Arcanum taking most of the team titles, junior high boys and girls and high school boys, but Franklin Monroe managed to earn a team win with the high school Lady Jets. Arcanumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high school winners include: Girls 4x800m Relay, 19:46, Mara Wetzel, Phoebe Weidner, Cora Budemann and Lana Johnson; Boys 4x800m Relay 9:08.00, Wills Troutwine, Michael Scott, Justin Vanatta, Chance Klipstine; Paige Kreusch, 100m Hurdles (17.27), 100m Dash (14.01) and 300m Hurdles (54.66); Jacob Osswald, 110m Hurdles (18.45); Marcy Bradshaw, 1600m Run (5:40.10), 800m Run (2:37.20) and 3200m Run (12:04.80); Boys 4x100m Relay, 49.30, Marcus Plessinger, Devin Keckler, Daniel Coats, Luke Holsapple; Chance Klipstine, 400m Dash (54.15); Jacob Osswald, 300m Hurdles (46.92); Isaac Stephens, 800m Run (2:13.60); Luke Holsapple, Discus 127â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2â&#x20AC;?; Audrey Heiser, High Jump, 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 8â&#x20AC;?; Luke Holsapple, Shot Put, 37â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 9â&#x20AC;?; Wiley Knepshield, Pole Vault 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 6â&#x20AC;?; and Boys 4x100m Relay Iron Man, 52.56. Franklin Monroeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high school winners include: Boys 100m Dash, Jordan Rhoades, 12.44; Girls

Arcanumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Franklin Monroeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s track & ďŹ eld teams, junior high and high school, went head-to-head for bragging rights on April 17.

4x200m Relay, 2:02.43, Allyson Masterson, Danielle McVey, Regan Williams, Kirsten Zink; Boys 4x200m Relay, 1:40.53, Bailey Wyan, Jordan Rhoades, Zach Gilliland, Bryce Robison; Girls 4x100m Relay, 56.60, Allyson Masterson, Danielle McVey, Regan Williams, Kirsten Zink; Selene Weaver, 400m Dash (1:07.70), Long Jump, 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 6.5â&#x20AC;?, Pole Vault, 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122;; Regan Williams, 200m Dash (29.05); Bryce Robison, 200m Dash (24.38); Cole Good, 3200m Run (10:37.70); Girls 4x400m Relay, 4:40.00, Nicole Brocious, Danielle McVey, Selene Weaver, Regan Williams; Boys 4x400m Relay, 3:49.90, Bailey Wyan, Kyle Ressler, Bryce Robison, Zach Gilliland; Discus, 113â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2â&#x20AC;?; Kyle Ressler, High Jump, 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 6â&#x20AC;?; Luke Booher, Long Jump, 15â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 9.5â&#x20AC;?; Nicole Berry, Shot Put, 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 11.25â&#x20AC;?; and Girls 4x100m Relay Iron Woman, 1:05:20. Arcanumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s junior high winners: Aidan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, 100m Hurdles, 17.16; Tyler Pfahler, 100m Hurdles, 18.89; Zach Ullery, 100m Dash (13.04) and 200m Dash (26.63); Lydia Shannon, 1600m Run, 6:25.30; Landen Kreusch, 1600m Run (5:36.50), 800m Run (2:28.00); Girls 4x100m Relay, 1:08.10, Melanie Kutter,

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GHS grad enjoys career as medical illustrator BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – How does art affect science? Greenville Middle School students in Julie Brewer’s art class can answer that question, after hearing 1987 GHS grad Mandy Root-Thompson speak about her profession as a medical illustrator. Root-Thompson, owner of MedDraw, a homebased illustration business in the Columbus suburb of Westerville, spoke Tuesday, April 18, to Greenville high school and middle school art students. Brewer began seventh period asking a class of sixth-graders to think about how art affects science, using examples of playing soccer and baking a cake to illustrate how science and art go handin-hand. With this in mind, the students listened as RootThompson explained how as a medical illustrator she has combined a talent for drawing with her interest in the medical ﬁeld into a successful career. Obtaining a bachelor’s degree from Columbus College of Art and Design, a teaching degree from St. Mary’s University of

Greenville grad Mandy Root-Thompson presented a Power Point of her medical illustrations for art students on Tuesday at Greenville Middle School.

Minnesota and a master of science in biomedical visualization from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Root-Thompson has worked in advertising, marketing and education. Today, as a medical illustrator, she works with medical, science and legal professionals to prepare drawings and sketches for doctors, dentists, medical textbooks, court cases and patient and consumer education materials. RootThompson’s illustrations show general anatomy and surgical procedures, many which are sketched while observing surgical procedures in the operating room. Many of the sixth-graders raised their hand when

Root-Thompson asked if they’d noticed any drawings of the body hanging in their doctor or dentist’s ofﬁces. “One of the neat things about my work is that I get to read a scientist’s paper before it’s published, so I can draw what they need to illustrate,” RootThompson said. She also explained to students how she has been invited to draw human organs from cadavers. While none of the sixth-graders raised their hands when she asked if they knew what a cadaver was, they were quite interested in hearing her explain the process. A legal case RootThompson was asked to

Down to Earth Book Club meets May 1 GREENVILLE – The Darke County Park District reminds everyone of the Down to Earth Book Club’s spring selection. For their sixth season, they will read The Moon by Whale Light: And Other Adventures Among Bats’ Penguins, Crocodilians, and Whales by Diane Ackerman. In a rare blend of scientiﬁc fact and poetic truth, the acclaimed author of A Natural History of the Senses

explores the activities of whales, penguins, bats, and crocodilians plunging headlong into nature and coming up with highly entertaining treasures. This season’s book club will meet on Monday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Shawnee Prairie Preserve Nature Center. Each quarter the Down to Earth Book Club has featured a different book, some by well-known nature writers, some about

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provide illustrations for included a case involving a young child who was permanently injured when he swallowed a button battery. She’s also done animated illustrations, including a presentation used to educate teenagers in the Philadelphia school system about gang and gun violence and what a bullet can do to a human body – no matter where it enters. “I used this piece as my research project for grad school,” she said of the animated gunshot illustration. Root-Thompson encouraged the sixth-graders to not give up on their dreams. When asked how she discovered she had an interest in the medical art ﬁeld, Root-Thompson explained how as a person with dyslexia she was hesitant to take many sciencerelated courses. After a career using her talent in advertising and marketing, and after working as a kayaking instructor and a teacher, she discovered audio books and decided to go back to school to earn her master’s degree. “If it seems hard or impossible, you can deﬁnitely do it,” she said, explaining how she took two and a half years of night classes to complete her dream, and now mostly works in her home art studio while her 10-year-old twins are in school.

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Art Guild spring tea scheduled for May 21 GREENVILLE – The Greenville Art Guild and the Artist Junction are excited about sponsoring a spring tea and program on May 21 at 2 p.m. with local presenter Vera Barberine featuring a fabulous show of vintage hats. Barberine will model hats from a different era and point out the distinguishing features of each. After the presentation, a spring tea consisting of a coffee, tea and dessert buffet will be held in a lovely Victorian setting. The cost is $20 for Guild members and $30 for nonmembers. Everyone who comes is encouraged to wear an “arty” hat of their own and if you do, you will have a chance to win a prize!

The spring tea will be held at the Artist Junction, 6100 Routzong Road, Greenville. Pre registration is required along with your check made out to the Greenville Art Guild and mailed to PO Box 172, Greenville, Ohio 45331. Registration forms can be found at www.greenvilleartguild.com or at most Darke County libraries. Deadline for registrations to be received by the Guild is May 16 and email conﬁrmations only will be sent. Be sure to register early since we can only accommodate the ﬁrst 30 who sign up due to seating limitations. Call Marilyn Banks at (937) 423-0630 or Anne Willis at (941) 780-2490 for more information.

DCFU’s Zumbrink Memorial Scholarship GREENVILLE – The local Darke County Farmers Union is sponsoring an essay contest again this year for the area’s high school seniors or those who are attending college as freshmen. This year, the essay will honor August “Gus” Zumbrink. August was an active, lifetime member of the Farmers Union and served with the Darke County A.S.C.S. Ofﬁce (now the F.S.A.) as the director for 15 years, from January 1963 to January 1978. Zumbrink was also very active in his church and community and he served

in all the ofﬁces of the Darke County Farmers Union and was also a member of the Executive Committee. He, along with his wife, Mary, attended many state conventions and also traveled to the national convention to ﬁght for the rights and interests of family farmers. Gus, as he was known, was very well respected among the farmers of this county and was an excellent administrator as he worked with the sometimes very complicated federal farm programs. To his credit, he was consulted by the Kennedy administration in

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Union City gets help in preserving history UNION CITY – Preserving the history of Union City, Ohio is the goal for a group of people in that community and they recently received a little help to continue their project from Main Source Bank. The Union City, Ohio Wall of History, currently housed in the Union City, Ohio Village Administration Ofﬁce, has been collecting and displaying the village’s history since 2011. One of the organiza-

tion’s members, Scott Stahl, is ﬁrmly entrenched as part of the history of the village having served as mayor for numerous years. “We’re looking for a place to maybe move to because up at the city building it’s getting kinda small,” said Stahl. “We are starting to get a bunch of stuff in there and we are just not able to accommodate everything we have.” Shane Robinson, branch manager for Main Source

Shown are (front row) Melanie Lykins, relations Banker; Sarah Tegtmeyer, relations manager; (back row) Scott Stahl, Chad Wade, Paul Hartzell, board members; and Shawn Robinson, branch manager). (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Bank, hopes their $250 donation will go a long way in helping preserve the community’s history. “I think it is important to preserve the history in the community and Scott and the folks on the board are doing a good job of that. On your way out of town you can see some of the stuff they have done already on the side of an old building that we have in town that has been preserved and they do an excellent job,” said Robinson. Stahl added, “We would also like to do smaller murals and put them around town the history of Union City, Ohio. They are just a few things we would like to do to preserve, and promote the history of Union City, Ohio.” Paul Hartzell, board member, added, “We’re trying to get the community involved. We’re trying to get them aware of what we are that they can come and get involved if they would like to. They are welcome to come to meetings.” The meeting are held every other month.

Wednesday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will also accept appointments by calling (937) 564-9200 or (937) 547-9670.

Bates earns scholarship BRADFORD – Mandi Bates, of Bradford, a senior at Bradford High School, has received a scholarship to attend Berkeley College. Each year, these scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who demonstrate a high level of achievement. The scholarships are renewable, based on the recipient’s cumulative grade point average at the end of each academic year and continued enrollment as a full-time student. “We are very proud of the achievements of these high school students,” said Michael J. Smith, president of Berkeley College. “Supported by their families and schools, they have taken the ﬁrst important steps on the path toward success. We are counting on these students to make the most of every opportunity to advance their futures through higher education.”

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Man sentenced for ﬂeeing BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Matthew J. Hall, 30, was sentenced Monday in the Darke County Common Pleas Court after escaping a local hospital while in custody on Dec. 12, 2016. Hall was taken to the hospital while in custody for a theft offense, but ﬂed the facility in fear of becoming “dope sick,” according to his defense attorney Randall E. Breaden. The Theft (F5) charge was dismissed at a prior change of plea hearing in which Hall was convicted for the Escape charge, a felony of the third degree. Judge Jonathan P. Hein ordered Hall be placed on community

control for a period of up to 60 months and complete 75 hours of community service – as part of the sentence. He ordered 18 months in prison if he fails to comply with probation. Though Hall was given probation, he was not yet released, due to a warrant out of Indiana for possession of methamphetamine.

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Saltz & Scentz opens; plans open house BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

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also offering Reflexology for both hand and feet. Pinkney explained Reflexology uses pressure points to relieve stress and tension in other parts of the body and opens nerve pathways to different organs and helps the body balance itself from stress, tension, and tightness in your muscles. Hand Reflexology does basically the same thing as the foot reflexology, but uses paraffin. Saltz & Scentz will also offer ear candling to help clean out your ears in an all-natural way. The practice of Unwinding is also offered. This is when your body manipulates itself to relax your muscles. It includes your neck, arms and legs and helps provide balance and peace in your body. Kohlhorst has been practicing Reflexology for the past 15 years at her mother’s business in St. Mary’s. “We are kind of adding onto her business to make the business down here,” said Kohlhorst. She said they are bringing the business here because nobody has the Himalayan Salt Lamps or bath

Amy Kohlhorst and Amy Pinkney invite anyone interested in living a more natural life to stop in at their new business.

products. “We felt it was a need. We’ve had a lot of request for people looking for them at the St. Mary’s store,” said Pinkney. Saltz & Scentz has plans to expand their product line and will eventually be making their own line of bath bombs and bath salts and hope to offer natural body soaps and body washes from local people who make the products. They currently take special requests for bath bombs scents. Kohlhorst is a graduate of Greenville High School. Saltz & Scentz will be holding an open house on

April 27 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. They will be holding a drawing to give away a couple of Himalayan Salt Lamps. They will also have refreshments. They are holding the open house in conjunction with Sky’s the Limit Travel who shares ofﬁce space. Saltz & Scentz is open Monday, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will also accept appointments by calling (937) 564-9200.

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now they’re seeking talented adults/young adults ages grades 7 and older. Audition dates for seventh grade and older will be April 28, any time between 6:30-9 p.m., and April 29, 9:30 a.m. in Miss Tipton’s room at Versailles Schools (enter door 19 and go right). Each individual should come prepared to perform a one-minute or less monologue, as well as a one-minute or less song (please bring CD or sheet music for the provided accompanist). Dance au-

dition for this age group desiring to be in chorus numbers is scheduled for April 29, 10:30 a.m. in the Versailles Performing Arts Center where the group will be taught a short routine. If you know how to tap dance, please bring your tap shoes. Callbacks are scheduled for Thursday, May 4, 6:30 p.m. in Miss Tipton’s room. If you have questions, please contact Robin at (937) 423-4978 or Ken at (937) 776-4775.

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Garst honors Brown with Heritage Award GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Established in 2004, the Darke County Historical Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heritage Award was created to recognize outstanding citizens or organizations for their distinguished contributions or actions of unusual excellence that help connect people to Darke Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past. Clay Johnson, Ph.D., CEO of the Garst Museum, notes that â&#x20AC;&#x153;For those familiar with the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, the area is rich in its history and traditions and its signiďŹ cance touches so many in the community. The Darke County Historical Society (DCHS) recognizes this importance, and feels its responsibility is to honor those that join in its mission in celebrating the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past.â&#x20AC;? The DCHS operates the Garst Museum and its mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit, study, and interpret materials relating to the history and culture of Darke County. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heritage Award recipient, Dick Brown, has a lifelong history of helping preserve and connect people with the history of Darke County and Greenville. Did you graduate from Greenville High School (GHS)? If so, you know the

Dr. Clay Johnson (right) presents the 2017 Heritage Award to Richard T. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dickâ&#x20AC;? Brown (left).

name Dick Brown is synonymous with the GHS Alumni Association. As President since 2004, Dick is instrumental in keeping the history of the school alive. Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s continuing efforts range from writing its newsletter, sharing the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich history, and keeping track of all the GHS alumni obituaries. He creates lasting memories with senior class images and years of class composite photographs via spiral-bound notebooks. Dick provides these to the classes and to Garst Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Research Center where they are used frequently by those wishing to learn more about their familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history.

Early Morning Discovery Hikes GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Darke County Park District invites the public to join them every Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. at Shawnee Prairie Preserve, 4267 St. Rt. 502 west of Greenville for their Early Morning Discovery Hikes. These hikes allow adults a chance to watch the seasons change and to discover the many life forms in their own backyard. The slowly warming temperatures make this a great time to enjoy and learn about nature.

These walks focus on bird watching, trees, fungi identiďŹ cation, and much more. Attendees are asked to bring a pair of binoculars if possible; otherwise some are available for loan. Hikes will be held rain or shine. If you have any questions about the Early Morning Discovery Hikes or any other program offered by the park district, call the Nature Center at (937) 5480165 or visit the website at www.darkecountyparks. org.

Nancy Stump, a researcher at Garstâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Research Center, commented â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d do without him. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one heck of a nice guy. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s priceless.â&#x20AC;? For anyone who has gone to GHSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homecoming or prom, Dick, a contributor to The Early Bird, photographs everyone and provides, at no charge, a copy of the images. He also photographs every class reunion and gives all members of the class copies as well. Nancy Stump noted that â&#x20AC;&#x153;At our 60th class reunion, he took all the photos and came back two hours later and delivered them.â&#x20AC;? For all the GHS alumni, Dick is responsible for organizing the annual Alumni Association gathering in May. He exhibits numerous tri-fold boards with class photos and information at the event and then personally stores them from year to year. Over the years, Dick has spent countless volunteer hours assisting the high school and its students. His latest project is working on putting the Greenville High School history on kiosks at GHS. Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents, Pete and Kay Brown, were instrumental in their support and growth of Garst Museum. Dick started serving on the

Darke County Historical Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board in 1990 while his father was president. Dick became vice president in 1996. Prior to coming on the DCHSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board, Dick served on the Building Committee for Garst and helped with the planning of the Pioneer Wing in 1992. Dick continued to serve as Vice President for nearly twenty years and was recognized as an Emeritus Director at the recent DCHS Annual Membership Meeting. Karen Besecker, a researcher at the Garst Research Center and classmate of Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s since kindergarten, stated that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had so many interests and been involved here (at the museum) so long and always been humble and kind.â&#x20AC;? She recalls Dick visiting the Research Center every week (then called the Genealogy

Room) with his daughters Brandy and Betsy, both budding gymnasts. Toni Seiler, the then director, would give the girls suckers after they would do cartwheels and somersaults down the hallway. When Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus is not on GHS, it is on the City of Greenville or Darke County. Over the years, Dick has always voluntarily shared his local history passion with the Garst Museum, its Research Center, and the

Darke County community. The Darke County Historical Society, Garst Museum is deeply indebted to Dick for his continued support in so many ways. Dr. Johnson stated that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distinguished lifelong commitment to the community exempliďŹ es the traits of the Heritage Award. It was an honor to present the award to such a deserving individual.â&#x20AC;?

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Jeff Kniese of Greenville Federal presents a check to Anne McKinney of Bridges to College.

Greenville Federal helps Bridges to College GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Greenville Federal is continuing its support of the Bridges to College Program. Jeff Kniese, president and CEO of Greenville Federal, recently presented a check to Anne McKinney, Bridges to College executive director. The Bridges to College program helps students attend college through educational programming, mentoring and scholarships. This year it is working

with students at Ansonia, Franklin Monroe, and Greenville High School. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very appreciative for Greenville Federalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s continued support of Bridges to College,â&#x20AC;? said McKinney. To learn more about the Bridges to College program, visit www.bridges2college. org or call Anne McKinney at 423-2442. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greenville Federal is helping us educate families that college is possible,â&#x20AC;? said McKinney.

Insta-Pots and Air Fryers WINCHESTER, Ind. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The new Insta-Pots and Air Fryers will be demonstrated during a Special Interest Lesson sponsored by the Randolph County Extension Homemakers. This lesson will be given on May 8 at 6 p.m. in the Dining Room at

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Family shares story to help more babies GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A seven-year-old Darke County girl who was born six weeks premature has been selected as the 2017 March of Dimes Darke County Ambassador. Join their ambassador family, hundreds of other families and businesses at the Darke County Fairgrounds for the annual March of Babies Walk on May 6, 9 a.m. In 2009, Mindy and Jason Stebbins were excited about becoming parents and looking forward to starting their family. But their baby Caleigh arrived unexpectedly at only 32weeks, weighing less than ďŹ ve pounds. The pregnancy was considered high risk as a result of Mindyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s low amniotic ďŹ&#x201A;uid and gestational diabetes. Caleigh was unable to breathe on her own due to her underdeveloped lungs, which is typical of prematurely born babies. Due to these complications she spent her ďŹ rst weeks ďŹ ghting for life in a hospital Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Miami Valley Hospital. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We thank the March of Dimes for funding the research responsible for surfactant therapy, the PKU test, ultrasounds, Apgar testing, and NICUs where our daughter received such wonderful care,â&#x20AC;? says Jason. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re walking in March for Babies because it saves lives and improves the health of countless moms and babies!â&#x20AC;? In addition to the ďŹ vemile route through Greenville there is a one-mile fun walk within the fairgrounds. This family-friendly morning also features free food for the walkers, entertainment, and a kids zone for the little ones with music, balloons, and face painting along with games and crafts. This year they will

offer a Superhero Sprint for kids up to 10-years-old for a suggested donation of $20 per child or $30 per family. Participants will receive a purple March of Dimes Cape, while supplies last, and it will begin at 8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The money raised by March for Babies helps give more babies a ďŹ ghting chance at a healthy start in life,â&#x20AC;? says Jackie Allen, Executive Director, March of Dimes Greater Dayton Market. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The March of Dimes is committed to providing comfort and information to families such as the Stebbins family. By joining March for Babies, you also help fund cutting-edge research to ďŹ nd answers to the unknown causes of premature birth, and new ways to prevent and treat it.â&#x20AC;? Like Caleigh, about 380,000 babies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or one in 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are born too soon in the United States each year. Premature birth (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) is the leading cause of death of babies in the U.S. Those who survive an early birth often face serious and lifelong health problems, including breathing problems, jaundice, vision loss, cerebral palsy and intellectual delays. In addition to the human toll, premature birth accounts for more than $26 billion annually in medical and societal costs. The nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite walking event, March for Babies takes place in 500 communities across the country and involves more than three million people each year. Register for the event by visiting marchforbabies.org/event/darkecounty to sign up to walk; start a team with your company, family, or friends; or donate to help babies sur-

Caleigh Stebbins Caleigh Stebbins (right) is shown with her sister Gabriella (left).

vive and thrive. The March of Dimes is the leading nonproďŹ t organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have beneďŹ ted from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines and breakthroughs. For the latest resources and health information, visit our websites marchofdimes. org and nacersano.org. If

you have been affected by prematurity or birth defects, visit our shareyourstory.org community to ďŹ nd comfort and support. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The 2017 March for Babies is sponsored nationally by Kmart, Famous Footwear, Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Cigna, and HCA. Locally, March for Babies is sponsored by Greenville Technology Inc. (GTI), Dave Knapp Ford Lincoln and Wayne Health Care.

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Arcanum High School prom information ARCANUM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Arcanum High School recently announced its prom court. Juniors serving on the court include Isaiah Baker, Andrew Baker, Kyle Collins, Wills Troutwine, Elle Siculan, Kayla Riegle, Paige Kreusch, Madison Goubeaux, Ashlynn Farmer. Seniors named to the court include Pierce Lindemuth, Steven Vanatta, Dustin Butler, Maverick Hildebrand, Matt Todd, Devin Burns, Franchesca Hackworth, Madison Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Daniel, Lucy Shannon, Cassidy Clark, Stevie Johnting, Brittany Kinney. Arcanumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prom will be held at A Learning Place in Piqua on April 29, 8-11:30

p.m. Students are required to arrive by 9 p.m. Prom Court will be announced at 9 p.m. Family and friends of students on Prom Court are invited to attend the ceremony and are cordially asked to leave after the event concludes. After Prom will be held at the high school from 11:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Students need to arrive by 12:15 a.m. There will be inďŹ&#x201A;atables, video games, sports, and other activities along with pizza and snacks. The cost for entry is $5. Tickets can be purchased during lunch and after school in the high school ofďŹ ce or students can buy them at the door the night of After Prom.

BRC helps area residents age in place GREENVILLE – Many adults wish to “age in place” in their own home. If they do, at some point it may be necessary to hire in-home care. To your aging parents, they may see it as giving up but in reality, it makes sense to realize their limitations and keep them safe. Many elderly adults need some type of home care assistance to help with personal care and their activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, medication reminders, errands, light housekeeping and laundry. They may not be able to be left alone and need supervision and if you are the primary caregiver, you will need some time to yourself to take care of your own responsibilities and needs. Once the decision has

been made to get additional help in the home, the question becomes whether to hire someone you ﬁnd to care for your parent or if you turn to the expertise of your local home care provider, such as Brethren Home Community Services Home Care. There are many reasons to work with Brethren Home Community Services Home Care. Brethren Home Community Services Home Care is a licensed, full-service home health care agency. All of our in-home caregivers are employees who are fully bonded and insured. As the employer, we withhold all necessary employment taxes and provide worker’s compensation, which relieves our clients from the burden of these liabilities.

Brethren Home Community Services Home Care invests significant time and attention in screening, training and supervising our caregivers to ensure we provide the highest quality care. Their comprehensive screening process includes a thorough background check, in addition to reviewing professional, criminal and driving records. Additionally, they work with you to match their caregivers with your loved one for the best match. Additionally, when your scheduled caregiver is not available, they work to find you a back-up caregiver. If you hire a caregiver who is not with a licensed agency there are many things to consider. It may be difficult to find caregivers and you must have a

back-up plan when your caregiver is not available. Background checking the caregiver you find is time consuming and may be expensive. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing employee payroll and tax records, as well as withholding social security, Medicare, and unemployment taxes. And, you are liable for job related accidents in your home. The Brethren Retirement Community Services Home Care caregivers can help with laundry, companionship, light housekeeping, medication reminders, bathing and hygiene assistance, errands and shopping, and meal preparation. Care can be delivered wherever they call home including Assisted Living facilities. Brethren Home Community Services Home Care is a wholly owned and operated subsidiary of Brethren Retirement Community with offices in Greenville and Troy. For more information, contact the Greenville Office at (937) 547-7600 or the Troy office at (937) 552-7103.

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

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Darke County We Are The Majority inspiring drug-free choices CLINTON RANDALL

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Fifth- and sixth-graders spent Tuesday, April 18 cleaning up the walking trail at Greenville K-8 School in honor of Earth Day 2017.

Make A Change SUSAN HARTLEY

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GREENVILLE – A group of Greenville fifth-and sixth-graders recognized Earth Day early this year – cleaning up the walking trail at their new school building. The group, which officially formed earlier this month, call themselves M.A.C., which stands for Make A Change. Two students having the same idea to form a club dedicated to recycling and keeping their planet clean and safe led to M.A.C.’s formation. “I knew I wanted it to be something with the word ‘change,’” said Isabelle Sommer of the club’s name. Isabelle, along with fellow fifth-grader Emily Gibson, instigated the club’s start. Isabelle said she got a little help from her mom, Nicki, when it came to thinking up the club’s name. “I talked to her about it,” Isabelle explained. Emily also discussed the possibility of starting a club with her mom, Greenville Middle School teacher Wendy Gibson. “After she and her dad walked the trails and saw the trash, we went to talk to Mrs. (Rhonda) Schaar (principal) and she said ‘Isabelle’s already been here.’” There are currently 11 students attending what will hopefully be a once or twice a month after school meeting, Wendy Gibson said. M.A.C.’s first meeting

was April 11. The group got off to a good start, Gibson said, with choosing to clean up the walking trail, which surrounds Greenville’s new K-8 building. “It’s like a wind tunnel out there,” Gibson said of a wooded portion of walking track behind the school. “Trash from the neighborhood behind our school blows over here. We need to get it cleaned up because it looks like we don’t appreciate our new building.” Gibson said her daughter Emily had been interested in recycling at home after learning more about it from her science teacher, Mr. (Bill) Plessinger. “We’re cleaning up the Earth and it’s Earth Day,” Emily said of the annual national day devoted to recognizing the importance of recycling, replanting and taking care of the Earth. This year’s ofﬁcial Earth Day was Saturday, April 22. Gibson said the middle school resource room students already pick up recyclables from classrooms and all students are learning “if we want to keep our planet, we have to take care of it.” Having all the district’s elementary, middle school and junior high students in one location has been a positive for the formation of afterschool groups, Gibson pointed out. Plans are to continue meeting the remainder of this school year, and to recruit this year’s fourthgraders who will be entering ﬁfth-grade in August.

FCA Mercy Fest is May 5 CLINTON RANDALL

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UNION CITY, Ind. – The Union City Jr. High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is sponsoring the six annual Mercy Fest on May 5. This year’s event will welcome ﬁve FCA programs from both sides of the state line. Along with students and special guest testimonies, a free musical performance from Christian recording artists Eric and Jillian Maitlen of the band “2:8” will take the stage. This free event is geared towards the youth in the community, but is open to the public and includes a free meal prior to the concert. “It is the goal of FCA to impact students and the community in such a way as to show a Christ-like example on and off the ﬁeld,” said Union City FCA huddle leader Phil Lynch. “We encourage living a Christ-like

life on and off the ﬁeld.” “We support local communities through helping families in times of tragedy, sponsoring missionaries, supporting students to go to camps, feeding the homeless, as well as make an impact at school through sponsoring events such as Mercy Fest,” he added. The FCA is a non-proﬁt organization and accepts donations to help fund free events such as Mercy Fest. Lynch noted that it takes the help of volunteers and the community to help organize an event like this. “The event will cost FCA nearly $1,000 and without the help of community businesses and individuals, Mercy Fest simply could not take place,” concluded Lynch. Mercy Fest will begin with the meal at 5:15 p.m. and the band is scheduled to take the stage at 6:30 p.m. The UC Jr/Sr High School is located at 603 N Walnut St. in Union City, Ind.

GREENVILLE – Over 200 Darke County students helped promote a drug-free lifestyle as part of the inaugural We Are The Majority Awareness Walk on downtown Greenville Monday morning. The walk was inspired by Darke County We Are The Majority (WATM) peer leader Molly Hunt – who witnessed a similar event promoting a drug and alcohol-free way of life during a state rally in Columbus. Witnessing thousands of teens pledge to live a clean and sober lifestyle inspired Hunt to bring that kind of change back home to Darke County. She presented the idea to Greenville Mayor Steve Willman and with the help from GHS senior Gracie Coakley, a proclamation was created to designate April 16-22 as Majority Week Awareness.

The walk down Broadway started at the Annie Oakley statue and concluded at the Greenville City Building. The crowd heard from WATM leaders and other members, Mayor Willman and Sharon Deschambeau, Darke County Chamber of Commerce president. “Darke County I want you to know that its not hard to make a change – if you stand up for what you believe in you can make a change – that is what all of you are doing here today,” Hunt addressed the crowd. “We are the change in our county and we are going to make a change in our community!” The Coalition for a Healthy Darke County joined forces with the WATM campaign to help promote a positive change for the community. In support of the campaign, Deschambeau joined in the walk along side Mayor Willman and numerous students, faculty and school

Log on to bluebagmedia.com for photos and video from the walk. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

district members from all over Darke County. “We are proud of you and we really hear your voice,” Deschambeau stated to all in attendance at Monday’s walk. The We Are The Majority group started nearly four years ago and has grown from just ﬁve members to hundreds today around Darke County. According to www.drugfreeactionalliance.org – statistics show that a vast majority of today’s youth actually making good and healthy choices.

The event was sponsored by the Coalition for a Healthy Darke County, Recovery and Wellness Centers of Midwest Ohio, Recovery and Wellness Centers of Midwest Ohio, Tri-County Board of Mental Health and Addictions and the Wayne HealthCare Foundation. WATM would like to thank Continental Carbonic and Whirlpool – who supplied free lunch – and the City of Greenville and MainStreet Greenville for assisting and supporting the event.

Mock crash urges MV students to make smart choices CLINTON RANDALL

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UNION CITY, Ohio With prom night held this past Friday, April 21, Mississinawa Valley students were reminded to celebrate smart during a mock crash assembly Thursday morning at the school. The deadly scenario gave students a first-hand look at the scene of a fatal drunk driving crash in which one student was killed, two others seriously injured and one arrested for drunk driving. Parents of two of the kids rushed to the scene after receiving news their child was involved in the collision. Firefighters and EMTs worked to remove and get the injured the lifesaving care needed. The event was presented and organized by the school’s SADD club and the CareFlight Air & Mobile’s education and outreach program called Drive Smart. The students then moved indoors for part two of the mock crash assembly. To drive home the deadly consequences of driving under the influence or

while texting, a short eulogy was read aloud for the “deceased” by school principal Jeffrey Winchester in the school gym. This was complete with an actual visual of their fallen classmate, Matt Slyder, laying inside a casket. The students heard from Laura Seger – a mother’s heartbroken story of loosing her son Joey in an automobile crash caused by an impaired driver. Then from their very own classmate, Josie Deaton, who older sister Christin was killed in a January 2014 crash caused by her impaired boyfriend. There are about 25 members of the Mississinawa Valley SADD club, according to co-advisors Ashley Austerman and Tricia Seubert. “It took the community to help make this all come together,” said Seubert. “The kids were so involved and were here bright and early to start getting ready.” In addition to the mock crash, students were asked to sign a “prom promise” to not use drugs and/or alcohol. They then could turn in their pledge ticket to be able to make smores together

MV student Josie Deaton “speaks” to her sister that was killed in a 2014 crash in Darke County. See more photos from the mock crash at bluebagmedia.com (Clinton Randall photo)

with the SADD members on Monday, May 1. “We want to reward the students for making good decisions,” said SADD advisor Ashley Austerman. “We hope this mock crash will help them seriously think twice before getting behind the wheel and endangering their life and the lives of others!” Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home donated box lunches for those who volunteered. According to Mandy Via of CareFlight Air & Mobile, the Drive Smart program is scheduled for 25 area high schools this prom season. “Every school is a little

different in how things happen, but the focus is always to show the kids what can happen if they make wrong decisions and the impact those decisions have on many lives,” Via explained. Darke County schools have two mock crashes still scheduled this prom season - Franklin Monroe on April 28 and Greenville High School on May 5. Learn more about the Drive Smart program at www.miamivalleyhospital.org/Emergency-andTrauma/Education-andSupport/Careﬂight-Education-and-Outreach

Board approves $2M general fund transfer SUSAN HARTLEY

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GREENVILLE – The Greenville Board of Education on Thursday, April 20, approved the transfer of $2 million from the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund. The transfer of monies will be used to implement several upcoming projects, namely the construction of athletic complexes, included but not limited to the track and turf project at Harmon Field and the construction of new ball ﬁelds at the district’s K-8 facility on North Ohio Street. The projects, which are

currently being evaluated to estimate actual amounts needed to construct, will be completed within the next two years. Preliminary estimates place the Track and Turf at Harmon Field at $2,425,000 and the new school ball ﬁelds at $500,000. Monies will be returned to the General Fund through Harmon Field fundraisers. Also Thursday, the board approved a 5 percent increase in health insurance rates and a 3 percent increase in dental insurance for its employees.. According to district treasurer Carla Surber, the district approved a 5.5 percent increase in employee

insurance last year, with no increase for a couple years prior. Greenville’s increase is “way below the norm,” Surber told board members. “The way everything else is going up, it’s a small raise,” in rates, said Jim Sommer, board president. The rate increase will cost the district approximately $200,000 per year. During the board topics portion of the meeting, Fred Matix suggested the board step up its plan to provide preschool options for district families. Board members brieﬂy discussed the topic of preschool, with some input from Andrea Townsend,

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GREENVILLE – The warm weather has arrived and we are once again thinking about spring cleaning and the need to get our homes and garages in order. On April 27, Brethren Retirement Community will host a Downsize and Declutter Seminar presented by Morgan Gunter of Reid Health Alliance. She will be sharing helpful insights to refreshing your home for spring or downsizing for smaller living arrangements. She will also offer tips for getting a home ready to sell. The public is invited to this seminar which will be

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SPRING Home Improvement Organization tips for busy families Problems that can lead to lawn damage Keeping an organized home can be challenging when members of the family are involved in various activities. Keeping a calendar and remembering where to be can be a full-time job for heads of a household. Many families come up with their own ways to stay organized, but the following strategies may also help. * Assign each person in the family a color. Mark the calendar with that color as it pertains to events, appointments and other functions. One quick glance at the calendar will give everyone a reasonable

idea of where they need to be. When a calendar date is a family affair, all colors should be used. * Post a large calendar in a spot where it will be most visible. Think about using chalkboard paint to paint the inside of the coat closet by the front door. Hang a calendar in there so it will be the last place the family looks each day when they are leaving the house. *Use an organization app for the family. Invite all family members to join with their mobile devices. Everyone will get updates and can have a digital cal-

endar right at their fingertips. * Set up in an ‘in’ and ‘out’ box like those that were once popular in clerical offices. Children who need forms filled out or documents signed for school can place them into the ‘in’ basket. Once they are completed, parents can place them in the ‘out’ basket. This way important papers stay organized and in one place. * Keep a paper shredder nearby where the mail is sorted and stored. Junk mail and other papers can be immediately shredded.

A beautiful lawn is a goal for many homeowners. Some homeowners may find that lovely lawns may last momentarily, only to disappear when damage – be it pest-, weather- or child-related – sets in. While well-established turf can be resilient, even the most well-maintained lawns can be vulnerable. Preventing lawn damage first involves getting to the root of the problem. * Lack of sunlight: All plants need the proper ratio of sunlight to grow. Too much sunlight and plant blades can scorch. Too little sunlight and grass may turn brown and die. Although there are shade-tolerant varieties of grass, homeowners also can explore alternative landscapes. Work in a garden bed or create a design that utilizes gravel or mulch. Avoid aggressively pruning back trees to give the lawn more sunlight in that area, as this may just damage the trees. * Chemical spills: Gasoline and fertilizer spills and pesticide applications in high concentrations can cause the lawn to yellow or brown in spots. Carefully refill lawn gas tanks and fertilizer spreaders on the sidewalk or driveway to avoid overflow onto the lawn. If spills occur, flood the area promptly with water to dilute. * Foot traffic: Lawns can take a pounding from foot traffic, leading to compaction and spots of dead lawn. Try to redirect the traffic elsewhere to give worn down areas a break. Aeration can relieve soil compaction. If a certain area has become the de facto pathway, install a paver, gravel or concrete walkway in that spot. * Debris: Leaving a tool, kids’ toys, piece of wood, or any debris on the lawn can quickly suffocate the grass beneath and cause the lawn to die quickly. Make sure that no items are left on the lawn for an extended period of time.

Walking on the lawn can cause soil compaction that eventually leads to damage.

* Mowing patterns: Running the mower in the same pattern over and over can cause ruts in the grass that lead to damage, so avoid mowing in the same direction on consecutive cuts. Avoid mowing on very hot days or when the lawn is soggy. Both can cause tracks to form in the lawn. * Mowers: Dull lawn mower blades can damage lawns, as can mowing too fast. Grass blades can be torn, snapped and more, resulting in brown spots. * Wildlife: Animals and insects can destroy turf

roots. Animals or insects may feed on the grass from underneath its surface, compromising the lawn’s ability to procure nutrients and water. Animals like moles or raccoons may feed on grubs in the lawn, and treating for grubs can alleviate torn-up turf. Lawns can be hearty, but they’re also highly susceptible to damage. Even seemingly harmless things can compromise the integrity of a lawn. Understanding the causes of lawn damage can help homeowners protect their lawns.

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DCP Summer Camps GREENVILLE – For over a decade, Darke County Parks summer camps have been an annual tradition for families. In the parks continued commitment to get kids outside to learn, appreciate, and enjoy nature, they offer two styles of camps, day camps and mini camps. The classic day camps are similar to the format the parks has done for the last 10-years featuring crafts, take home items, lots of nature, and fun. The day camps include hand on activities, t-shirt, snack, and fun take home items. Camps for 6-7 year olds are as follows. “Things With Wings,” a ﬂight themed camp, will run June 19-23 from 10 a.m. to noon with a $65 fee being charged, and “Rocks,” a geology camp, will run June 26-30 from 10 a.m. to noon with a $65 fee being charged. The camps for 8-9 year olds include “Trailblazers,” an adventure and hiking themed camp on July 10-14 from 10 a.m.-noon with a $70 fee, and “Ocean Explorers,” a sea themed camp on July 24-29 from 10 a.m.-

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Sleeping room, close to downtown. Rent by the week or month. Call Steve 937-621-1732 SERVICES OFFERED DRUM LESSONS at Bach to Rock Music! Now Accepting New Students. Brett Rautsaw is our new drum instructor. Please call him at 937-417-4856 MOWING large or small jobs. Also Landscaping, Shrub Trimming, Spraying/Fertilizing, Snow Removal. Reasonable rates. References available. Very dependable. 548-1716, ask for Justin Have 10K in Debt? National Debt Relief is rated A-Plus with the BBB. You could be debt free in 24-48 months. Call 1-888-998-4967 now for a free debt evaluation. A PLACE FOR MOM. The nation’s largest senior living referral service. Contact our trusted, local experts today! Our service is FREE/no obligation. CALL 1-800880-1686 LAWN MOWING & ROLLING, Yard Cleanup, Shrub Trimming, Edging, Mulching, General Landscaping. Free Estimates. Leave message for Gettysburg Outdoor at Lavy’s Corner Mart 937-447-3051 SEWING & ALTERATIONS Cloth Dolls. Hemming. Wedding Dresses. 937-423-5523 EQUIPMENT IH disc, 18’, fold-up wings, always been shedded, 18” blades $2000. 937-547-1799 1950 H Farmall tractor, 3 pt. hitch, runs & looks good. $1800. 275 Massey Ferguson tractor w/cab & new tires, $6500. 1982 Yahama motorcycle, shaft drive, $500. 937-423-5854 WANTED TO RENT FARMGROUND TO RENT: $260/acre, SPRING PAYMENT, FERTILITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. 937-622-2735

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Oakley Place located in Greenville, OH is now accep�ng applica�ons for

Resident Care Partner - All 3 Shi�s Enlivant assisted living residences are in�mate, vibrant communi�es where our staﬀ treats residents like family and serves them with the utmost integrity and compassion. Our Commitment to Care Starts with Our Employees! We seek hardworking, compassionate and dedicated professionals who are inspired to make a diﬀerence to join our team.

We offer flexible schedules, full �me and part �me. Plus Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401K and paid �me off. For immediate considera�on, please apply online at h�p://careers.enlivant.com and loca�on Greenville, OH. Enlivant provides equal employment opportuni�es for qualified individuals and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, na�onal origin, age, disability or other prohibited basis. Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administra�on (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with informa�on from each new employee’s Form 1-9 to confirm work authoriza�on.

Fort Recovery Industries, Inc. is a growing and globally recognized manufacturer of zinc and aluminum die casting supplying the automotive, appliance, and plumbing markets. We currently have the following job opportunities:

Manufacturing Engineer

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

Shift Supervisor-2nd Shift

We are looking for a candidate with supervisory experience, leadership and human relations skills, and effective communication skills (both verbal and written). A Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Management, Engineering or related ﬁeld and working knowledge of die casting and machining is a plus. Responsibilities: • Overall manufacturing activities on the shift which includes personnel, machinery, and facilities • Productivity on the shift • Safety and security on the shift Apply in person from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or send resume to : Fort Recovery Industries, Inc. 2440 State Route 49, Box 638 Fort Recovery, Ohio 45846-0638 www.fortrecoveryindustries.com

EOE

Starting at $13/Hour!!!

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HELP WANTED Experienced Painter or Handyman needed. Experience with airless sprayers & carpentry desired. Contact Derrick at 417-0956

Part-time position. Must be dependable, over 21 years of age, & references. Days & weekends required. Apply at Union City Carryout, 130 Oak St, UC, IN

Rossburg Fire Association will be accepting sealed bids on below mentioned apparatus on May 1, 2017 at 7:00PM at 101 S Broad St., Rossburg, OH Terms will be a minimum bid of $1350 and you must be present to raise your bid. Description: 1980 Pierce Fire Apparatus on a Ford 8000 Chassis Comes with a 1250 Gallon Per Minute Waterous Pump 750 Gallon Steel tank The motor is a 3028 Caterpillar motor The unit has 48578 mile on it If you have any questions or would like to test drive please leave a message at any of these numbers and someone will return your call: 937-338-8161 937-338-8205 937-338-6154

First Call Staffing is Now Hiring for Greenville Technologies Inc. Apply at GTI 5755 SR 571 E. All positions require clean drug screen. Applications taken Mon-Fri from 8a4p. Bring 2 pieces of ID to apply

HELP WANTED UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP! Wolf Tent is seeking summer help. Must be at least 16, Drivers License preferred. Apply in person M-F 1-5p 3352 St Rt 571 W Or call 5484161

CREDIT UNION

TELLER Part-time position for motivated self-starter for credit union office. Computer literacy a plus. Great entry level position.

Members Choice Credit Union Inc.

725 Pine Street, Greenville, OH 45331

WALK IN INTERVIEWS GIVEN LEIS REALTY PRESENTS:

March 2017 Realtor of the month

Executive Director The Executive Director (ED) coordinates activity within a downtown revitalization program that utilizes historic preservation and revitalization as an integral foundation for local economic development. Those interested in the position must submit the following no later than May 5th: • Cover letter • Resume with professional references • Submit a writing sample that includes four ideas for downtown Greenville, one for each of the Main Street Program categories: Design/Historic Preservation, Promotions/Marketing, Organization/Management, Economic Vitality/Economic Development Submit information as pdf files via email to: info@mainstreetgreenville.org Electronic information is preferred, however, you may mail your information to Main Street Greenville, 421 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH 45331 No applications will be accepted after May 5th at 11:59:59 pm. If you have questions, please contact Peggy Schultz, Board President at info@mainstreetgreenville.org.

DARREN LEIS

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

HELP WANTED

937-548-9898 www.parkbridgehomes.com

SECRETARY POSITION

LOTS OF UPDATES! 2-ST vinyl sided home w/LRM & DRM. 3 BR. Extra room for computer area. Enclosed back porch. 2-car garage. MLS 725729 #4528 DRASTICALLY REDUCED! 1½ST frame home in Palestine. 5 BR! 2 BA. LRM & DRM. Needs TLC. MLS 725862 #4530 NEW LISTING! 1½-ST vinyl sided home on 1+ acre lot. 1 BR (possibly 2 more upstairs). LRM & FRM. Enclosed porch. Greenville School Dist. MLS 733932 #4539

Union City church needs to fill

Hours are Mon.-Thurs. 9am-12pm. Candidates need data base, accounting and tax knowledge, word processing on computer, copier & printer knowledge. Start June 1st Call 765-964-5397 to set up an interview

Wholesale Carpet Outlet

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! OPEN SUNDAY APRIL 30TH 2017 5950 Lake Ave. Greenville, OH OPEN 1:30 to 3 PM

HELP WANTED Certified Floor Installers

(Experience required.) Must be licensed and bonded.

Meticulous home inside and out. You will find gorgeous 3/4” solid hickory flooring throughout the home. Spacious living room with natural light and view to enjoy nature. Kitchen is packed with Samsung stainless appliances, granite counters and hickory cabinets. Family room offers a wood burning fireplace. This home has been completely updated with roof, electrical, plumbing, flooring, painting, remodeled bathrooms with ceramic tile flooring. Peaceful setting with many areas to relax and enjoy in your gazebo, by the fish pond or in hot tub. A 10x16 shed built at the property. (733817) Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Kim Leis-Anderson.

Call 447-4265

HELP WANTED UCM Residential Services is seeking responsible staff to provide dietary services to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Openings for morning and evening shifts. Starting pay of $10.00 per hour with competitive benefits. Must have High School Diploma or GED. Experience desired, but not required. Apply in person at 400 South Melvin-Eley Avenue, Union City, Ohio 45390

Part-time position available in Greenville small retail business. Fridays 10am-6pm & Saturdays 9am-5pm are required, more hours possible. Must be friendly, reliable & trustworthy. Duties: Selling merchandise, Inventory upkeep, Cleaning, plus more. MUST have some computer skills & be able to operate a cash register. Some heavy lifting. Send resume: Help Wanted/ PT, c/o The Early Bird, 5312 Sebring-Warner Rd,Greenville, OH 45331 Franklin Monroe Local School District is seeking full time and part time school bus drivers. Individual must possess or be willing to obtain a CDL with passenger/school bus endorsement. Must have a clean driving record, pass pre-employment background checks and physical/drug/ alcohol screenings. To apply please contact Jeff Patrick at 937-9471212 UCM Residential Services is seeking a compassionate & responsible LPN or RN to provide a high quality of clinical care including administrating medications to enhance the quality of life for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Full time (32 hours) 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday & every other weekend. Must have valid Ohio Nursing License. Starting wage of $20$25 an hour based on qualifications & experience. Competitive benefits. Apply in person at 400 South Melvin-Eley Avenue, Union City, Ohio 45390 or visit ucmresidentialservices. com to print application & submit via fax at 937968-5852 or in person. Further inquiries may contact Cathy, Morgan, or Rachel at 937-9686265

Responsible & dependable individuals needed to deliver Early Birds in the Greenville, West Manchester & New Madison areas. There are MOTOR routes. If you are interested, please contact Becky at 937547-0851 and leave your name, address & phone number, if no answer Responsible & dependable individuals needed to deliver Early Birds in the Verona & Union City areas. They are WALKING routes. If you are interested, please contact Becky at 937-547-0851 and leave your name, address & phone number, if no answer PLUMBER APPRENTICE - Looking for a mechanically inclined person to work for our full service plumbing company. Earn holiday pay & overtime. Dependable transportation, valid driver’s license, & clean driving record a must. Full-time. Pay based on experience. Call 937-903-8498 Full or part-time Carpenter. Minimum 2 years experience. 5482307 LIVESTOCK Brown egg laying pullets. 937-526-4541 WANTED Wanted: Used house trailers in good condition. Please call 937448-2974 SPECIAL NOTICES SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-208-6915 to start your application today! REAL ESTATE OPEN HOUSE Apr 30 & May 7, 1-3pm. 1000 Washington Ave, Greenville. Painted & cleaned. Ready to move in! 2 story, 3 BR, 2.5 bath. Newer kitchen w/appliances. Hardwood floors. Living room w/fireplace. Multi-purpose room, huge sun-room w/patio. Full basement. Furnace 2 yrs old, central air. Attached 2.5 car garage w/attic, heat & water. Shed. Lots of Storage Space! A Must See!

REAL ESTATE Waterfront Land Sell-Off! April 29th & 30th. 16 Estate Sized Lakefront Tracts from $69,900! Buy at a Fraction of market price! Private wooded setting, spring fed lake with trophy bass! 3 hrs NY City! EZ Terms avail! Call 888-431-7214 to register NewYorkLandandLakes.com

WANTED TO BUY BUYING OLD GUITARS, Banjos, Mandolins & Amplifiers. ALSO buying Flutes, Saxophones, Trombones, Trumpets in good condition, Yamaha, Selmer, King, Conn. Bring them to Bach to Rock Music, 334 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH for an offer. 937547-1970, email: bachtorock@earthlink.net

AUGUST 14TH NEW TO1-2:30PM THE MARKET!!

1064 HOWARD, GREENVILLE 3 or 4 Bedroom home with large open Living Rm and Kitchen. Brick fireplace with gas log. Home has many updates! Call to schedule your showing! 404 ANDERSON, GREENVILLE Property is priced at 12,500 and has been gutted to the studs. Bring your tools to make this the home that you desire. 3676 GREENVILLE NASHVILLE, GREENVILLE 4 BR 1.5 bath one story Brick home with LR and FR, 2 Car garage all on country lot in Greenville School district. 1303 Chippewa Dr. Greenville

937-547-3077

OPEN HOUSE! Sunday 2:00-4:00

1202 Howard ~ Greenville $110,000

Brick Ranch: 2/2 Bed/Bath, LV/FR/DR, 2 Car/A, fenced back yard & occupancy at close.

Felicia B. Bohse 937-417-2699

Professional Realty 511 E. Main Street Greenville, OH

937-547-0064

Open House: SundayApril 30th from 1 to 3 PM 655 Wagner Ave-Greenville

This commercial property is located on Greenville’s primary business thoroughfare. Any amenity necessary is located nearby, highly visible and heavily traveled location. This listing offers .84 acres, 2852 SF, plenty of parking-potential for a drive thru and outdoor seating or patio. Hosted by Chris Hayes 937-417-0473

220 E. 4th St., Greenville, OH 937-548-2640

www.midwest-realty.com

GREENVILLE

STOR & LOCK

Truck Rentals

Must be 18 years or older

BOOK EARLY AND SAVE $$$

Stop in at our Gettysburg Location

Needed for Greenville Area

Full Time Supervisor -Starts at $12.00

Part Time Security Ofﬁcers -Starts at $10.00

We are here to meet your storage and moving needs! 5328 Michelle Rd. Greenville

937-548-1075

AMISH CREW

Sam Schwartz

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

260-701-8020

• Must be at least 18 years of age • Must have a clean background • Reliable Transportation • Pass Drug Test • Basic Computer Knowledge

R&S Reck Mobile Home Park

Please call (937) 454-9035 between 9am-3pm for more information or apply online at ussecurityassociates.com

Mobile Homes for Rent Or Rent to Own Call

New Paris, Ohio

937-417-7111

GREENVILLE 722 E Fourth St. $60,000. 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, large corner lot that is fenced in, porch, storage shed. (728875) 731 Jackson St. $29,900. 1 Bed, 1 bath, covered front porch, one car det. Garage, large det. Shed. (731425) OUT OF GREENVILLE 2863 Zumbrum Rd. Ansonia NEW PRICE $270,000. 4 Bed, 2 Bath, home 4.96 Acres, remodeled with large garage, barns, pasture. (723469) 505 Winbigler Ansonia NEW LISTING $82,900. 3 Bed, 1 bath, 1 car att. Garage, fenced in backyard. (734066) 4922 Byreley Rd. Arcanum NEW PRICE $239,500. 3 Bed, 2 bath, 2 car att. Garage, 16 acres, dining room, family room, FM school district. (726682) 1906 Barnsbury Ct. Celina $105,000. 2 bed, 2 bath condo, 1 car attached garage, large great room, basement. (728817)

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WANTED TO BUY Cars/Trucks, running or not UP TO $500. Free pick-up. 937-423-2703 or 937-621-5809 AUTOMOTIVE New car tow dolly, hydraulic, disc brake, straps & spare tire. New $2250; Sell for $1500 cash OBO. 417-0586 or 526-5928

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

LEGAL NOTICE

2009 F250 Crew 4x4, 92,000 $21,995. 2003 Silverado 2500HD, 117,000 $10,995. 2003 Durango $3995. 2004 Colorado Crew, 102,000 $7995. 2006 Expedition $7995. 2005 Envoy, 112,000 $5995. 2002 Envoy $3995. 2005 F250, 109,000 $10,995. 2008 G6 $5995. 2011 Cruze $7995. 2011 Malibu $7995. 2008 Avenger $6995. Buy - Sell - Trade! CountryAutoSalesGreenville. com 548-1337

INVESTMENT PROPERTY FOR SALE DUPLEX IN GREENVILLE

Good Return 548-6209

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY APRIL 23RD - 1-2:30PM

2087 State Route 49 Arcanum OH – Century old brick home with convenient location on ST RT 49 sits on 8 acres in the FM School District. Home has many updates to include metal roof, windows, flooring throughout, kitchen , bath and more! Stop in and see this unique home today.

OPEN TODAY 1:00-2:30 P.M. 7933 Stoltz Rd., Greenville 3804 Richmond Palestine Rd., New Madison 11950 St Rt 49, Brookville

7611 Ravenwood Dr., Greenville THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING? WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU! CALL US TODAY!!

First Choice Realty

The Right Choice 1400 Wagner Ave. Greenville, OH 45331

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548-5464

“OPEN TODAY! 1-2:30”

827 DOROTHY LANE - Beautiful brick ranch home in north end of Greenville has been updated throughout! Family room with cathedral ceiling and fireplace; eat-in kitchen; 24x28 deck wired for hot tub and sound system; additional storage above 2 car attached garage. Mature trees on CORNER LOT! $169,900. CORNER LOT with this 3 bedroom brick ranch at 1229 Northmoor Drive! Over 1400 sq. ft. of living area; updated kitchen appliances stay! 2 car attached garage. $129,900 CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN this 2-story home at 407 W. Fourth has over 2700 sq. ft. of living area! Maintenance free exterior; 2 car detached garage. Upper $70’s. JUST EAST OF GREENVILLE this 3 bedroom home at 5882 Culbertson Road has newer furnace; 50x30 barn with metal roof and metal siding; 50x12 carport! $105,000. 7+ ACRES on St. Rt. 47 just west of Ansonia! Several barns; city water available. $45,000. MID 40’S for this spacious home with over 1900 sq. ft. of living area! Newer furnace; several porches at 201 Central! 4 ACRES M/L ZONED COMMERCIAL on Wagner Avenue across from LOWE’S! Can be divided! Call Joe for additional information! BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF CITY PARK from this 3 bedroom ranch home at 205 Memorial Drive! Lots of updates; heated floors (aaah!); cedar closets; walk-around hallway; 1½ car attached garage. $109,000. IN PALESTINE plenty of storage with this 3 bedroom home at 120 Lynn Street! Freestanding stove with custom stone chimney; 2+ car detached garage. Mid 70’s.

BLUE SPRUCE REALTY 547-9770

Jim Shuttleworth Evelyn Shuttleworth Joe Shuttleworth Greg Shuttleworth Richard Edwards

www.bluesprucerealtyinc.com

CITY OF GREENVILLE

On April 18, 2017, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: • Ordinance #17-49 supplemental appropriations • Ordinance #17-50 Transfer • Ordinance #17-51 increase the number of street openings permitted and reduce amount of guarantee bond required in connection with the 2017 Vectren energy delivery gas lateral replacement project • Ordinance #17-52 authorize City employees to contribute sick leave hours to the account of another City employee. This ordinance has an emergency clause. • Resolution #17-53 authorize the donation of no longer needed personal property • Resolution #17-54 authorize the S/S Dir. to enter into an agreement to purchase a Ford F550 truck to be used by the City Street Dept. • Resolution #17-55 authorize the S/S Dir. to enter into an agreement to purchase a Galion dump truck body package to be used by the City Street Department • Resolution #17-56 authorize participation in the ODOT winter contract for road salt. This resolution has an emergency clause. • Resolution #17-57 authorize soliciting bids for sanitary sewer grouting services, materials, and equipment • Resolution #17-58 authorize the Mayor to enter into a construction agreement with ODOT regarding the Sweitzer Street widening project This legislation can be read and examined in its entirety at the office of the City Auditor, Room 200, Municipal Building, Greenville, Ohio, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. on Friday. Approved: Eric Brand, Law Director Vicki Harris, Clerk Greenville City Council 4/23, 4/30 2T

LAND AUCTION

SPECTRUM TRIPLE PLAY TV, Internet & Voice for $29.99 ea. 60 MB per second speed. No contract or commitment. We buy your existing contract up to $500! 1-800-806-5909 Ping-Pong table w/accessories. Floor standing baby high chair. 2-seater baby stroller. 2 girls’ 12 speed bikes. Bassinet w/linens. Exercise trampoline. Igloo doghouse. 937-9471495

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2003 VW Passat wagon, 2nd owner, 130K mi, 1.8 turbo, leather, Michelin tires, all works. $4000. 937212-5717 HOUSEHOLD New, warehouse liquidation, queen $169, king $219, full $139, twin $109. We deliver. Call 937884-5455 PILLOWTOP 14 INCH THICK MATTRESS & BOX SPRINGS: FULL SET $237; QUEEN SET $259; KING SET $399. NEW IN PLASTIC WITH WARRANTY. 937-884-5455 We deliver

MISC. FOR SALE GARAGE SALES 131 Sherman, Grnvl; Tillers: Cub Cadet 9708 Painter Creek- Apr 27-28; 9-5; 1 ton RT65 rear tine $550. Arcanum Rd, close engine hoist, gas post Ariens front tine $350. to Painter Creek; Apr hole digger, 8’ metal Both a few years old & 27-28; 8-5; Perennials, break, tool parts washer, leag blower/vac, Power wheelchair. in excellent condition. lockers, quilt stand, transport chair, roller 937-526-5289 baked goods, homeCouch. Rocking chair. walker/seat, household, Daybed. Wood desk. Cub Cadet GT 2000 made noodles, few an- clothes, lots of misc tiques, lots of misc 937-996-6621 w/50” deck. Cub Cadet 2206 w/48” deck, snow MISC. FOR SALE blade, trailer. 937-459PUBLIC AUCTION 8 barn doors, wood 9542 Located in the Community Building in Shanes Park tongue groove, painted 420 N. Holly Street Rockford, Ohio white, 12’6”Lx7’W, G.C., GARAGE SALES Saturday April 29th, 2017 $40. 937-947-1545 MEGA SALE; 4938 Starting at 10:00A.M. 2008 Toro lawn tractor Katzenberger Rd, Grnvl; Apr 27-28-29; 9-6; GUNS-AMMO-ACCESSORIES w/twin rear baggers, 60 guns consisting of shotguns - rifles - and Kohler 18hp, 42” cut, Harley shirts, T/D/Q Approx. kitchen/ handguns - Winchester - Remington - Mossburg $450 OBO. 937-947- bedding, household items, some - Browning - Savage - Ruger - Henry - Keyston 1574 furniture, older sewing Armason - Beretta - Marlin - Stevens - Taurus - Smith P R O F E S S I O N A L machines, prom dress- and Wesson; 10-12-20-16-410ga’s; 50cal. Muzzle SOUND SYSTEM es, sporting items, loaders; older collectable guns; Approx. 400 boxes of ammo - 22.243,.17 22-250, 30-06, 33, 45, 70, 375, Rental, Sales & Instal- NASCAR, paintball, 30-30, 9mm, 38cal.’s; scope mounts; night sites; lation. Free quotes to skates, helmets, Texas Laser sites; several holsters and AR clips; black your business, church Hold ‘Em chips, Jr & powder supplies; gun barrels; gun rests; lead sleds; or home for sound men’s clothes, shoes, pistol grips; cleaning supplies; gun cases; call gun system updates & purses, boots, dorm re- racks; portable pistol safes; 50cal. ammo boxes; clay improvements. JBL, frig, afghans, speakers, birds. Targets; Smith Bros. 45 gun fireproof gun safe EAW, QSC, PEAVEY, DVDs, VCRs, game w/digital combination. Power Mate hyd. Safe mover; CROWN. Bach to Rock system, wedding sz 8 80% of the above items are new in the box. See Music 547-1970, email: dress & decorations, website for detailed list and pictures; No guns on the premises until sale day bachtorock@earthlink. outside planters Dealers Welcomed net. Also Renting sound TERMS- CASH OR GOOD CHECK Huge Garage Sale! 331 systems for Weddings, Not responsible for accidents. Graduations, Business W Wood, Versailles; 2 MICHAEL NIEKAMP, OWNER weekends 4/26 to 4/29 Meetings, or any other CONDUCTED BY TOM ROBBINS AUCTIONEER & 5/3 to 5/6; Wed 4-7 engagements! AND REAL ESTATE BROKER pm, Thurs & Fri 9-5, CELINA, OHIO DAVIDSON’S POOLS Sat 9-noon. 26 ft table 419-586-4313 419-586-8250 SALE! Hot Tubs, Pools, of $1 items, Household, AUCTIONEERS-TOM AND Chemicals, Auto Cov- Tools, Furniture, JewERIC ROBBINS-ARRON SIEFKER-DARREL YODER ers. 937-447-2605 elry, Misc Food by Big Dog’s Diner - Restrooms Available Visit on web @ www.tromrobbinsauctions.com Safe Step Walk-In Tub Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis ±86 ACRES, MADISON TWP., PORTLAND, IN 47371 OFFERED IN 3 TRACTS Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less Than TUESDAY, MAY 2, 6:00 PM (ET) 4 Inch Step-In. Wide “The real estate consists of ±86 acres and will be oﬀered in 3 tracts using the freedom tract auction method. Approximately 62 acres are producing cropland Door. Anti-Slip Floors. and 24 acres oﬀer opportunities for recreational use and timber.” American Made. InstalTRACT #1 - ±12 ACRES TRACT #2 - ±12 ACRES TRACT #3 - ±62 ACRES lation Included. Call Tracts are located at the southwest intersection of CR 500 S and CR 600 E, 1-800-906-3115 for approximately 1 mile south of Salamonia, IN. $750 Off AUCTION LOCATION: Portland Lions Club, 307 E 100 N, Portland, IN 47394 HOUSEHOLD Very nice used Rainbow vacuum sweeper. Warranty. Call 5480870

AUCTION FRIDAY – APRIL 28, 2017 AT 9:00 AM 345 N 4th St - Tipp City, Ohio 45371 Live Onsite Auction & Live Internet bidding available via Proxibid.com Inventory Reduction: Equipment - Wood Working & Shop Tools

Case IH 1130 tractor w/ loader; 1986 Signature Series Lincoln Town Car; 14 ft. 8,000 lb dual axle dump trailer w/ ramps; 14’x8’ Transport Designs enclosed single axel cargo trailer; Troy Built Chipper/shredder; Sanborn Vert. 60 gal air compressor; Home Builder scaffolding & planks; 3pt Rake attach; Fork lift forks; Drywall lift; Clary Door Craft III door routing mach w/dual routers; Delta drill press & stand; 4” Freud jointer; Delta 81/4”bench top table saws; (2) Delta Unisaw’s; Delta 900 Radial arm saw; Delta DJ20 Jointer; Delta Shaper w/mobile base; Jet 14” vertical band saw w/mobile base; Jet 2HP wood lathe w/new G3 chuck attach.; ShopSmith woodworking mach w/4” jointer attach & 11” Bandsaw attach; JessEM Tool Co. FenceII router & table; B&D 10” Radial arm saw; Craftsman 6” double pedestal grinder ; Oit cut off saw; Porter Cable router & table; Jorgensen wood screw clamps; Radius clamps; Delta mortising jig; Wolverine Grinding Jig; (2) wood lathe chisel sets; 8’ wood work bench w/vise; Jewelers work bench; Drafting table; Dried & sorted hardwood & lumber incl. white pine, butternut, yellow poplar, black walnut; 2X4’s,wood trim & base, plywood; Sel. of power, hand, & air tools; Saw horses & roller stands; Flammables cabinet; Contractor and construction inventory; Lg. sel of primitive & collectible hand tools; Antique items; Terms: A 10% Buyer’s Premium will be applied to all purchases. All items must be paid for day of auction. Accepted payments are cash, check w/ ID, and credit cards w/ an additional 3% clerking fee. Additional terms apply to online buyers. Please visit our website: WWW.MIDWEST-AUCTIONEERS.COM for complete details including pictures and catalog.

JNB HOME CONSTRUCTION, OWNERS

Midwest

Auctioneers & Realty, Inc

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

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NEW LISTING 18 S. State St., Phillipsburg Looking for an investment property or a single family home? Property is currently a 2 unit rental but could easily be converted back to a single family property. Another possibility is an excellent location for business use. All rooms are wired for business needs.

AUTOMOTIVE 2005 Mercury Mountaineer Premier, AWD, DVD, 6-disc CD, leather int, 3rd row seat, tow pkg, 185K mi, $3200. 765-546-8716

INSPECTION DATE: Sunday, April 30, 2:00 – 4:00 PM (ET) or call auction company to setup other times

Owners: Mark & Melanie Alt

Auction License Brody Tarter AU11400074 & Dave Tarter AU19600216

OUTSTANDING PUBLIC AUCTION AUCTIONEERS: MIKE HAVENAR - RICK BAIR - TONY BAYMAN - RYAN HAVENAR SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2017 8:30 A.M.

LOCATION: 11775 Dog Leg Rd., Tipp City, OH 45371 DIRECTIONS: St. Rt. 48 to Montgomery-Miami County Line Rd., to Dog Leg Rd., Go South. INDIAN ARTIFACTS - CIVIL WAR ERA SWORD - LARGE AMOUNT OF VINTAGE TOYS APPROX. 80 PIECES CARMEL GLASS - MISC. GLASS - VERY NICE VINTAGE FURNITURE TOOLS - ANVIL/VISE -FORGE - HARDWOOD 8:30 AM SHARP - APPROX. 180 PIECES INDIAN ARTIFACTS 9:30 AM - VINTAGE TOYS - ANTIQUES GLASSWARE - TOOLS 12:30 PM - FURNITURE OWNER: RUTH MOTE P.O.A.: JACKIE MOTE TERMS: Cash or Check with Proper I.D. Not Responsible for Accidents. Any Statements Made Day of Sale Supercede Statements Hereon.

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OUTSTANDING ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY APRIL 29th 10:00 AM 5568 Lewisburg Ozias Rd., LEWISBURG OH

(Dir. I-70 East to OH-503 Exit 14 (Lewisburg Exit), go North to US 40, turn right onto US 40 and follow to Jordan Rd., then right onto Jordan and follow to Lewisburg Ozias Rd. then go right and follow to Auction site!) ** 2-LARGE RINGS** VEHICLES-TRACTORS-BOAT-TOOLS 1948 Dodge Truck w/5,168.6 miles, fully restored and Show Ready! Must See!; 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2-door, red; 2001 Dodge Durango SUV, 4x4, w/46,000 orig. miles, Purchased new by Mr. Shisler; 1990 Dodge Ram ½ Ton Pick-up Truck, 8’ Bed, Standard Cab; 1934 Plymouth Project Car with pro-performance engine; 1976 Dodge Sweptline Pickup Truck; 1981 Starcraft Sea Farer Boat; Allis Chalmers WD Tractor, narrow front; Ford 8N Tractor; 5’ Rotary Mower; John Deere “Hit & Miss” Engine; Huge Amount of Machinist Tools; GUNS-KNIVES U.S. Springfield Armory M-1 Garand, 30-06 cal. w/Bayonet, #1891197; Winchester Mod. 94, 30-30, Lever Action Rifle; Winchester “Canadian Centennial”, 30-30, Lever Action Rifle; John Wayne Coach Gun, Limited Edition #2056 of #2500, Classic double barrel Shotgun w/ engraving; Remington 870 Pump Shotgun; Bayonet; Hunting Knives; COINS-FINE JEWELRY Coins including Silver Dollars; Morgan & Peace Dollars; Walking Liberty & Barber Halves; Mint Proof sets; 2003 Silver American Eagles; Fine Jewelry including Gold/Diamond Rings; Gold Necklaces & Bracelets; Earrings; Pocket Watch and more! FURNITURE Nice Oak Straight Front Cupboard; Table w/(6) Arrowback Chairs; Shaker Style Chairs; Shaker Style Rocker; Plank Bench; Oak Queen size Bedroom set; Wicker Teacart; Antique Trunk; Leather Sofa; Early Chest; Oak Curio; Bookshelves; early 1-door Cupboard; Enamel Top Table; Amish Twig Rocker; early 1-dr. Washstand; Antique Church Pew; ITEMS OF INTEREST (80)+ Longaberger Baskets; Longaberger Stoneware and Wrought Iron Racks; (30)+ Steiff Bears; (30)+ Franklin Mint Die-Cast Precision Trucks; Newer Dodge Signs; Terry Redlin Print; String Instrument; Arcade Iron Tractor & Arcade Sand/Gravel Wagon; RR Lantern; Arts/Crafts Wall Clock; Early Transit; Maud Muller Candies Truck; American Airlines Toy Plane; Oil Bottle; Washboard; Cushman Sign; AAA Sign; Mopar Sign; PA State Forest Sign; Cleveland Sign; early Pedal Car; Corn Sheller; Sears Pedal Tractor; Toy Farm Implements; Maytag Oil Can; 1948 Ohio License Plate; Iron Skillets; Quilts; Uncle Wiggly Game; 2-4-6 Antifreeze Can; Canning Jar Collection; Vintage Lamp; Doubled trees; Iron Dinner Bell; Fishing Lures; John Deere Wall Plaque; Crocks; Primitives; Dolls; Collection of Shirley Temple Doll Clothes in orig. boxes; Hand Painted China & Dep. Glass; TOOLS & MOWER JD 318 Riding Mower; Troy-Bilt Rear Tine Tiller; Pull Behind Sprayer; Chipper/Shredder; Echo Chain Saw; Wire Welder; Drill Presses; Chop Saws; Industrial Lg. Metal Lathe, Sheldon Machine Co., INC, Chicago IL; Cushman Cart (in pieces);

Owner: Charles L. “Chuck” Shisler Estate, Amanda Gebhart, Executive See Photos at www.WaltherandHawkins.com

Walther and Hawkins Auctioneers 300 N. Morton Ave., Centerville, IN 765-855-0835 www.WaltherandHawkins.com – OH Co. #2009000215

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GARAGE SALES 2466 McFeely-Petry Rd, New Weston; Apr 27-28-29; 9-6; Kids’/ adults’ clothes, furniture, household items, 32’ ladder, 24’ walkboard, tools, deep freezer, lots more

5009 Holl-Samp Rd, Arcanum; Apr 26-29; 9-?; Lift chair, walk-in tub, freezer, furniture, household, old/new items added daily 407 N. Main St., Pleasant Hill; April 28, 8-6. April 29, 8-12. Lots of construction tools, & misc. Tile cutter, walk plank, table saw, concrete saw & tools, roofing tools, oak door, countertop, barn siding & beams, old doors & windows. 5559 Cloverleaf Dr., Greenv.; April 27-29, 9-5; Sat. 9-1. MultiFamily - Inversion table, drum/bells set, knee walker, purses, household items, patio set, concrete fountain & table/bench, Norwalk sofa, end tables, oak 2 drawer file, mattress sets, lots of furniture & misc. Dinette & office chairs, $15 each. Go 36 E. of Greenv., 1 mile out - watch for signs.

WOODINGTON CHURCH, 7 miles north of Greenville on St Rt 49; Apr 27-28; 8:30am-5pm; Adult & children’s clothes - all sizes, Amish novels, treadmill, power cooker, Barbie dolls, small microwave, Harley Davidson clothes & purse, lots of misc. HOMEMADE BAKED GOODS ON THURSDAY! 8958 St Rt 49 N, Greenville; Apr 2728; 8:30-5; Stationary bike, books, canning jars, dog kennel, misc. items 3475 St.Rt. 571 W., Greenv.; April 29,30; 8-4. Rain or Shine. Tons of infant boys clothes NB-6mos. Jr. clothes, household items, cast iron pot belly wood stove, women’s Harley Davidson jacket. 101 Royal Oak, Grnvl; Apr 27-28; 8-6; 2 wicker chairs, patio table, coffee table/2 end tables, men’s M&L, ladies’ SM-L, boys’ 2-4T, girls’ 7-8, some newborn, lots of books, games, toys, misc 314 E Main, Gettysburg; Apr 27-28; 9-5; Found more treasures!

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At 650 N. Third St. From I-75 take Exit 68 east on Rt 571 & then north on 3rd at the Lutheran Church approx 1 mile near the park.

THURS, APR 27 ~ 3:00 PM KUBOTA L3710-HST TRACTOR w/ cab & loader for “Quick Attach” equipment: A 1999, one-owner 37 HP diesel w/ 4WD, hydro trans, turf tires & only 800 hrs - general purpose bucket, forks, snow pusher & Woods BH 80-X backhoe w/ 2 buckets; THREE PT EQUIPMT: Befco 7’ rear discharge finish mower; Befco 5’ landscape rake; Ford 6’ blade; 5’ rotary mower; platform lift; Bear Cat chipper-shredder w/ blower & storage dolly. LIKE NEW: Doolittle EZ Loader, 2015, “16+4 GT”, 20 ft split bed trailer & Brimar, 2004, 6’x10’ dump trailer. OF SPECIAL INTEREST: 1. Oliver 1955 Super 55 tractor, picture perfect repainted w/ 3040 hrs. Oliver loader w/ bucket & snow blade, tool box, original seat. 2. Ferris, approx 1 yr old, IS3200-Z, ZTR mower w/ 36 HP gas engine, 61” cut & only 64 hrs. 3. Polaris, 2010, Ranger 4x4 utility vehicle, 400 H.O., only 220 hrs, electric dump bed & unique drop-in rear bench seat, sold separately. 4. IH red Cub Cadet lawn tractor, plus mower deck, snow blade, tiller & snow blower. OF GENERAL INTEREST: Shopsmith Mark V plus accessories; Craftsman 6” jointer; Delta scroll saw; band saw; Jet dust collector; Craftsman, 2 HP, 26 gal port upright air compressor; engine hoist; port sand blaster; Simpson 11 HP power washer; JD walk-behind mower; Stihl MS-211C-18” chain saw; Echo 18” gas hedge trimmer; pull-type 3 HP sprayer w/ 80” boom; lawn roller, etc. COLLECTIBLES: Lg spinning wheel; 6’ tall iron fencing; lg wooden barn doors; sulky jog cart w/ sled runners; HOME FURNISHINGS, PATIO FURNITURE; GOOD BIKES; BARN & SHOP ITEMS! NOTE: The quality is exceptional & you’re the beneficiary as the Riesser’s move from 9 acres to less than one. Auction Order: Small items & collectible to begin, lawn & garden items as we move towards the major items at 5:00 PM & then balance of auction. This is a partial listing. Photos & details at www.stichterauctions.com Don’t miss it! LARRY & JUDY RIESSER, Owners

DEBORAH TEVIS, EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF BENJAMIN JETT vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, CREDITORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ADMINISTRATORS, EXECUTORS AND ASSIGNS OF ELIAS JETT, DECEASED, et al. LEGAL NOTICE Defendants, The Unknown Heirs, Creditors, Devisees, Legatees, Administrators, Executors and Assigns of Elias Jett, Catherine Jett, aka Katie Jett, Elizabeth Jett Williams, Pearl Jett Burrell, Lillian Jett Smith, Larence Jett, Louisia Jett Hampton, Daniel Jett, Roscoe Jett, Joseph Jett, Roy Jett, Charles Williams, Jacqueline Berry Williams, Edgar Williams Jr., Emma Jean Ogle, Ronald Burrell, Elizabeth A. Smith, and Bernice Jett, all Deceased, and to Tommy Ogle, Michael Ogle, Scott Jett, Deana Jett-Joseph, Jill Jett, Jennifer Alridge, Charles Jett, Joseph Jett Jr., and the unknown tenant of 5746 Hollansburg-Tampico Rd., Greenville, Ohio 45331, whose last place of residence is unknown, and whose present place of residence is unknown will take notice that on February 9, 2017, Deborah Tevis, Executrix of the Estate of Benjamin Jett, filed her Complaint to Quiet Title: 5746 HollansburgTampico Road, Greenville, Ohio 45331 in Case Number 17CV-00064 in the Common Pleas Court, Darke County, Ohio, Second Floor Courthouse, Greenville, Ohio 45331, seeking quiet title and alleging that Defendants, The Unknown Heirs, Creditors, Devisees, Legatees, Administrators, Executors and Assigns of Elias Jett, Catherine Jett, aka Katie Jett, Elizabeth Jett Williams, Pearl Jett Burrell, Lillian Jett Smith, Larence Jett, Louisia Jett Hampton, Daniel Jett, Roscoe Jett, Joseph Jett, Roy Jett, Charles Williams, Jacqueline Berry Williams, Edgar Williams Jr., Emma Jean Ogle, Ronald Burrell, Elizabeth A. Smith, and Bernice Jett, all Deceased, and to Tommy Ogle, Michael Ogle, Scott Jett, Deana Jett-Joseph, Jill Jett, Jennifer Alridge, Charles Jett, Joseph Jett Jr., and the unknown tenant of 5746 Hollansburg-Tampico Rd., Greenville, Ohio 45331, have or may claim an interest in the following real estate: ENGINEER’S ID: ADDRESS:

I34-0-111-06-00-00-208-00 5746 Hollansburg-Tampico Rd. Greenville, OH 45331 PRIOR DEED: Volume 224, Page 478, Deed Records, Darke County, Ohio The Defendants named above are required to answer within 28 days of the date of the last publication of this Notice. In case of your failure to answer or otherwise respond as permitted by the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure within the time stated, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. By: John Marchal, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff Marchal & Marchal, Ltd. 116 West Fourth Street Greenville OH 45331 (937) 548-1125 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Antique Tiger Oak Curved Glass China Cupboard (Nice); Antique Side Board Buffett; Early 6 Ft. Oak Free Standing Clothes Closet w/Mirrored Door; 4 Ft. Concrete Lawn Jockey; Camel Back Trunk w/Till & Leather Inlay; Copper Wash Boiler; 4 Dr. Spool Cabinet; Oak Ball & Claw Piano Stool; Early Wood Storage Box w/Brass Latches; 1 Gal. Crock Jug; 3 Qt. Dazey Glass Butter Churn; 1 Pint Maytag Oil Fill Can w/Advertising; Dietz No. 40 Traffic Guard Red Globe Oil Lantern; Adlake Pennsylvania Rail Road Red Globe Lantern; Early Adams-Westlake R.R. Lantern; Handlan Penn. R.R. Red Globe Lantern Oil (Nice); Dietz R.R. Lantern – N.Y., N. H. & H. Clear Globe; Blue Grass Air Pilot Oil Lantern; Little Wizard Oil Lantern; Seal Test 2 Gal. Metal Cream Can w/Lid; Stain Glass Parlor Table Lamp; Early Aladdin Oil Lamp; Dalto Early Wood Coffee Grinder; Superb Early Cast Iron & Brass Hwd. Store Scales; Early Wood Cheese Box w/Handles; Glass Mail Box; Lg. Apothecary Jar; 1 Qt. MobiLube Pegasus Horse Oil Can; 1 Pt. Mobil Pegasus Horse Hydrotone Oil Can; Cast Iron Home Savings Bank; Cast Iron Lion Bank; Cast Iron Bulldog Bank; Early Cast Iron Door Stops (all types); Cast Iron Mammy Bank; Cast Iron Barn (Stock Farm) w/ Cast Iron Farm Animals (Cows, Sheep, Horse, Pigs, Chicken); Pr. 1969 Ohio License Plates; sev. Early Mini Leather Bound Books; Early Marbles; Early Colored Glass Drink Set; 3 Ft. x 3 Ft. Oak & Glass Sm. Item Display Case; 2 Ft. x 3 Ft. Cast Iron Floral Pattern Decorative Item; Robbins & Myers 1950’s Round Floor Fan; Flo-Blue Plates; Blue Carnival C&S; Blue Hens on Nest; (2) Doves on Nest; Carnival Baskets; Candy Dish; misc. Fenton pieces; Collector Plates, Fort Greenville, Annie Oakley & Palestine; numerous Pocket Knives; Adv. Btl. Openers; Early Bell-O-Matic Coin Operated Gambling Machine; Early Hand Crank Telephone; (2) Early Mirrored Shadow Boxes; Early Ingrahm Regulator Oak Wall Clock; Wood Rolling Pin; Early Sword w/Hand Guard & Blood Vane; Advertising Yard Sticks; 5 Gal. Milk Can; Metal & Wicker Picnic Baskets; 6 Ft. Alum. (Met-L-Prop) Airplane Propeller (Dayton, Ohio); Cast Iron Wood Stove (Nice); Boys & Girls Ice Skates; Sadd Iron; Charles Chip & Cookie Cans; (2) Dietz Lanterns; Wood Drying Rack; sev. Indian Arrowheads & Arrow Stone; Ouija Board & other Board Games; (2) Stained Glass Style Table Lamps; 1963, 65, 67 & 69 Arcanum Yearbooks; Troutwine Auto Service Advertising Thermometer; 1 Qt. Arcanum Dairy Glass Milk Bottle w/Paper Cap; 1 Pt. Arcanum Dairy Glass Milk Bottle w/Paper Cap; 1 Qt. Ullery’s Dairy Glass Milk Bottle; 1 Qt. Pillsbury Dairy Glass Milk Bottle (Maine); Scofields & Hansbarger Glass Btl. (Arcanum, Ohio); Amber Glass Btl. The N Thomas Brewing Co. (Dayton, Ohio); Lg. Glass Sellers Jar; 12 Cent Comic Book; 1967 Chev. Corvair Shop Manual; Copper Wash Boiler w/Lid; Cast Iron Footed Pot; sev. Oil Lamps; Sadd Iron w/Ships Anchor; Cast Iron Beetle; Wire Bird Cage; Pill Masher; Glass Horse Book Ends; 1876 Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper Book; Wicker Picnic Basket; Old Record Albums; Storm Glass Weather Thermometer; Wood Bowl; Dough Cutter; Metal Blade Fan; (3) Glass Drug Store Candy Jars; Sm. Wood Whiskey Barrel w/Tap; 1925, 27, 28, 29 & 30 Ohio License Plates; 5 Gal. Army Jerry Can; Feed Scoop; Old Nail Puller; Wagner’s Wood Advertising Crate (Cincinnati, Ohio); (2) 5 Gal. Glass Bottles. ANTIQUE & MODERN FURNITURE & APPLIANCES Oak Dbl. Drop Table; sev. Wood Lamp Stands; Round Dining Table w/Dbl. Gate Legs & (6) Chairs; Wood Buffet; Duncan Phyfe Footed Drum Table; Sellers Cupboard w/Red & White Porcelain Top & Flour Bin; High Back Wood Seated Bench; 3 Cushion (Maroon) Paisley Design Sofa & Matching Love Seat; (2) Striped Wing Back Chairs; (2) Maroon Wing Back Chairs; Wood Coffee & Lamp Tables; Wood Milking Stool; small Wood Desk (Nice); (4) Hi-Back Rush Btm. Chairs; (2) Wicker Patio Chairs; Maple Dbl. Drop Lamp Table; Wicker Storage Unit; Maple Single Bed; Queen Poster Bed; (2) 4 Dr. Night Stands; Sofa Table; 4 Dr. Chest of Drawers; 5 Dr. Oak Bachelors Chest of Drawers; Wood Hall Tree; Wicker Storage Chest; 4 Ft. Wood Drafting Table; L.G. 37” Flat Screen TV; Frigidaire Front Load Washer; Frigidaire Front Load Dryer; Kenmore Chest Freezer; (2) 6 Ft. Oak Lighted/Glass Display Cabinets; Love Seat Hide-A-Bed (Nice); Love Seat (Green) w/ Oak Trim; Dresser & Mirror; Lt. Blue Wing Back Chair; misc. Occasional Chairs; 48” Maple Round Dining Table w/(4) Chairs & (2) Leaves; 2 Pc. Maple Kitchen Hutch; Cabinet Stereo w/Turn Table; Single Bed & Mattress; sev. Wood Lamp Tables; (2) TV Entertainment Stands; Wood Wall Display Cabinet; misc. Standing & Table Lamps; Sanyo 27” Flat Screen TV; Toshiba VCR/DVD; Sanyo DVD Player; RCA VCR; several Radio’s; Whirlpool Refrigerator/Freezer (White); Whirlpool H. Duty Elec. Washer (White); G.E. Elec. Dryer (White); Shark Elec. Sweeper; Kenmore Tank Sweeper (Nice); 3 Dr. File Cabinet. LAWN EQUIPMENT – TRAILER - TOOLS Dixon 16 ½ H.P. 30” Zero-Turn Mower; Huskee 21 H.P. 14 Spd. 46” Cut Lawn Tractor; Craftsman 208cc 26” Elec. Start Snow Blower; Troy-Bilt (Gas) Weed Wacker w/Elec. Start; Poulan & Craftsman (Gas) Chain Saws; Campbell-Hausfield Port. Air Compressor; Yard Man 24” Snow Blower; 5 H.P. Rear Tine Tiller; 4 Ft. Lawn Roller; Lawn Boy Walk Mower; 2 Whl. Dumping Lawn Cart; M.T.D. 5 H.P. Chipper/Shredder; 15 Gal. Fimco Sprayer (New-in box); 4 Ft. x 6 Ft. Utility Trailer; Craftsman RER-1000 Rear Engine Riding Mower (only 2-3 years old); Yard Machine 3 ½ H.P. 21” Snow Blower; Toro 6 ½ H.P. Rear Bag Recycler Walk Mower; sev. Tool Boxes; misc. Hand & Power Tools; Coleman Lantern; C-Clamps; Bolts; Nuts; Hwd.; Metal Shelves; Long Handle Yard Tools; 4 Ft. Alum. Level; Btl. Jack; Bldg. Jack; 4’ & 5’ Wood Ladders; (2) Log Chains & More. WOODWORKING & SHOP EQUIPMENT Craftsman Electronic Control 10” Table Saw; Delta 8” Table Saw; Dewalt 12” Wood Planer; Delta 12” Wood Planer; Craftsman 34” Radial Drill Press; Hitachi Chop/Miter Saw; Craftsman 4” Vertical Sander; Complete Shop Smith Woodworking System; Saw Smith Radial Arm Saw; Craftsman Scroll Saw; Dewalt Saw-Zaw (in case); Dewalt Sabre Saw (in case); 1-Ton Chain Hoist; 2-Ton Floor Jack; Milwaukee & Ryobi Routers (in cases); Red Line Space Heater; Pedestal Halogen Light; 2 Pc. Craftsman Rolling Tool Chest; 6” Dbl. Bench Grinder; Acetylene Torch & Cart Set; Shop Craft 10” Table Saw; Penn Craft H. Duty Saw Dust Collection System; Pedestal/Sander-Grinder; Wood Clamps; Router Bits; Drill Bits; Nails; Circ. Saw; Hand Saws; Block Planes; Spoke Shavers; Inventory Units; Spud Bar; Ext. Cords; Wrenches; Sockets; misc. Hand Tools; Creeper; Grip Clamps; Pole Tree Trimmer; Pipe Wrenches. GLASSWARE ((2) Carnival Glass Pitcher & Drink Sets (Gold) & (Grape); Glass Bell Collection; Flo-Blue Pcs.; Hens on Nests; Deep Bowls; Fenton Figurines; Paper Weights; Fire King Vases, Cups, Plates; Anchor Hocking 8 Pl. Dishes; Vision Cookware; P. Glass items; Pyrex Graduated Set Bowls; Lg. Dbl. Hndl. Unmarked McCoy Vase; 8 Pl. Set of Corelle Dishes; Bowl & Pitcher; Stemware; Bird Figurines; Knick Knacks. HOUSEHOLD - MISC. Pottery Pitchers; Lg. Crock Deep Bowl; Crystal Vase; Tea Set; Green Dep. Platter; Stemware; Compote; Press Glass items; Tea Pots; Cookbooks; Baskets; Desk Supplies; C.D.’s; Christmas Dishes; Argus 35mm Cameras & others; Fellows Paper Shredder; Standing & Table Lamps; Sm. Elec. Kitchen Appliances; Canister Set; Kitchen Utensils; Flatware; Baking Dishes; Pots & Pans; Pampered Chef Trays; Tupperware; Blankets; Towels; Bedding; Kirby Sweeper w/Att. & Shampooer; sev. Area & Runner Rugs; Bolts of New Material & Sewing items; lots of Nice Pictures; lots of Christmas Decorations; VCR & DVD Players; Hepa Air Purifier; Elec. Comfort Heater; Bernina 2000-E Port. Sewing Machine; Radios; Brink Locking Safe; Humming Bird Feeders; Storage Baskets; Rolls of Fence; Chicken Wire; Axe; Sye; Stomper; Gas Grill; Lg. Funnel; sev. Mountain Bikes; Metal Patio Set; Metal Pedestal Swing; misc. Hardwood Lumber; Tongue & Groove Barn Siding; Huffy & other Bicycles; (2) Pet Cages; Long Handle Yard Tools; Wood TV Trays; Lighters & Pipes; Telephones & Cameras; Stellar 7 x 50 Binoculars; Baking Tins; Barometer; Costume Jewelry; Watches; Silverware; Microwave Oven; lots of Nice Frames; Children’s Books; 45 Records; Table Covers; Knotted Comforter; Folding Table; Stretch Portable Sewing Machine; Christmas & Holiday Decorations; Card Table & Chairs; Stack Chairs; Pet Taxi Carrier; Poly Storage Shelves; Yard Games; Box Fan; Kero Heater; 8 Track Tape Player; Bissell Port. Cleaner; AMF Girls Bicycle; Pedestal & Porch Swings; Bow & Arrow; Rods & Reels; Fishing Poles.

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Physicals for Greenville Schools athletes

GREENVILLE – Greenville Schools will offer athletic physicals for students entering grades 7-12 in the 2017-2018 school year from 6–8:30 p.m. on May 3 and 18. Physicals will take place at Family Health in Greenville. You must pre-register for a time by contacting the high school athletic ofﬁce at (937) 548-4416. Physicals will be done only for the purpose of participating in athletics at Greenville Schools. Completed physicals will fulﬁll the student athlete’s requirements for summer camps, as well as athletics in the 2017-

2018 school year. Physical forms are available for pick-up in both the high school and middle school ofﬁces, as well as on the school website. Parents must complete the parent/student sections before bringing it to physical. The cost will be $10. Checks should be made payable to Family Health. It is imperative that students do not have any caffeinated beverages (soda, energy drinks, etc) before their physical. If there are any abnormal ﬁndings, the student will need to follow up with their primary care physician.

Ohio Beef Expo awards earned MARYSVILLE – Several local showmen and cattle earned honors during the 2017 Ohio Beef Expo on March 18 in Columbus. Lance Brinksneader earned fourth place in Beginner Showmanship. Kayla Marker earned 10th place in Intermediate Showmanship. Senior Showmanship In Market Animals, Kiersten Wilcox earned

Shown is the Color Guard for the 1964-65 Marching Band. The Class of 1965 is having a special reunion this summer for the Class turning 70 years old.

GHS Alumni will have Open House May 1

ninth Overall Champion Market Heifer and Champion Market Heifer. Also in Market Animals, Lance Brinksneader earned Reserve Chianina. Campbell Gostomsky earned Reserve Division II Crossbred in the Market Animal category. Gavin Lochard earned fourth place in top ten individuals spots, senior division.

GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School Alumni Association will have its ninth annual Open House on May 1, at the GHS Cafeteria. The event is free and will last from 6:30-9 p.m. There is no program and it is a walk through event with free refreshments. Friends of GHS and staff members are also invited. This is a chance for GHS alums to reconnect with their past. They have over 200 tri-fold cardboards with pictures from all 106 Chief yearbooks (1911-2016). There are all 19,000+ senior photos from all the yearbooks, all scanned and in one place. This is the only place you can see every se-

nior picture of everyone who has graduated in the past 106 years. All of these boards will be back this year due to popular demand. There are also specialized boards dealing with GHS clubs, sports, music, classes, teachers, post cards and school pictures, and other subjects. There will be 100-year listings of Homecoming Court members, Jack Raudabaugh award winners, Prom Courts and themes, Student Council and NHS presidents, senior class ofﬁcers, Valedictorians, Salutatorians, Head Ushers, National Honor Societies, Technical Honor Societies, Winter Sports Festival courts, Marching Band Field

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Commanders, Drum Majors, Athletic Hall of Fame, and Yearbook editors. There are new listings of four and ﬁve generation families who have graduated from Greenville High

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Winning at Winner’s Meats GREENVILLE - This year the Ohio Association of Meat Processors Convention was held the last weekend of February in Columbus. The Winner’s family had the opportunity to attend meetings and classes where meat processors mingle and discuss the latest changes and challenges in their industry. They met with many vendors to check out the latest food processing equipment and products that are now available. However, the favorite part of the weekend is the friendly product competition, which is held on Saturday, where meat processors from all over the state of Ohio enter their ﬁnest homemade products. The judges used various criteria such as appearance, aroma, texture, and of course taste to base their decisions on all of the anonymous entries. This year, Robert Winner Sons Inc. (better known

by meat lovers everywhere as Winner’s Meats) took home four reserve champion awards for Blue Ribbon bologna, jalapeno summer sausage, mild sausage and semi-boneless ham, and a ﬁrst place award for rindoff bacon.

Gourd Patch holds meeting

GREENVILLE – The West Central Ohio Gourd Patch met on March 9 at the Shawnee Prairie Nature Center. There were 9 members present. Sandy Butler demonstrated in detail the process of how she applies Mandela Designs to her gourds by using a series of different size dots in different shades of colors of paint creating a unique and beautiful effect. The upcoming Spring Gourd/Plant Sale event on May 13 at the Nature Center was also discussed. This event will be free and open to the public.

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Photography and decoys at the Bear’s Mill

This group was all smiles during the annual Bear’s Mill Soup n’Bowl.

Bear’s Mill Soup n’Bowl Fundraiser a success

GREENVILLE – When Gabriel Baer built his mill in 1849, he probably wasn’t thinking it’d be the last working mill in Darke County. The recently held Bear’s Mill Soup ‘n Bowl Fundraiser will help ensure his mill doesn’t disappear into the past as well. The 162 tickets sold to the event, representing three dinner seatings, provides solid evidence that the Mill is treasured, not just by the hardworking Friends of Bear’s Mill, the nonprofit created to secure its continuation, but by Darke County and surrounding communities as well. The dinner was donated entirely by local restaurants and merchants, and attendees each took home a beautiful pottery bowl donated by the artisans who show and sell work through the Bear’s Mill’s Clark Gallery. “The generosity of local vendors is amazing,” said Marti Goetz, executive director, who explained that the more than $5,000 raised from the evening is a significant contribution to the mill’s budget. “We have numerous repair projects for which funds are needed to fulfill our mission to preserve the mill.” The mill as a dinner setting was enchanting, with

light spilling out of the mill from the art gallery, where the third seating at 8 p.m. was gathered. Beautiful pottery centerpieces, provided by Clark Gallery potters, Julie Clark and Rita Wiley, adorned tables provided by The Bistro Off Broadway, along with pieces of delicious looking chocolate cake with salted caramel icing from the Sugar Pie Bakery (and, yes, it was delicious, and very rich). Red and white wine, donated by Kennedy Vineyards, was served alongside delicious soup provided by the Bistro. According to Ms. Goetz, this event is always popular with this year’s fete no different. Every seat was taken, and every ticket had sold out to all three seatings of this lovely meal. The “cheer”ful folks who attended the dinner were served by Bear’s Mill volunteers, including the entire Friend’s of the Mill board, and serenaded by the Greenville High School Echo (String) Quartet, who donated their time, instead of charging their typical fee. “Our devoted volunteers are invaluable, “Ms. Goetz said enthusiastically, noting their efforts made the evening possible. (Submitted by Carol Dutcher)

GREENVILLE – Historic Bear’s Mill will host an exhibit in the Clark Gallery featuring finely hand-crafted duck decoys, songbirds and shorebirds by Laurel Dabbs along with the serene and peaceful photographs of Troy native J. Paul Bruce from April 28 through May 21. This second show of the Art at the Mill season begins with an opening night reception from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., which will offer finger food and drinks as well as brief talks by the artists who will share information about their work, methods, and inspiration at 7 p.m. This event, curated by Jan Roestamadji and Julie Clark, is free and open to the public. “The scenes captured by J. Paul Bruce fit perfectly into the picturesque mill and its lovely natural setting,” said Marti Goetz, executive director of Friends of Bear’s Mill. “And the Mill is the perfect venue for the beautiful carvings produced by Laurel Dabbs, as evidenced by the fact that she is back by

popular demand after having exhibited here a couple of years ago,” Ms. Goetz stated. Dabbs will also demonstrate her skills at Bear’s Mill’s annual Spring Open House on April 29 and 30, offering opportunity for further interaction between the artist and interested patrons. Dabbs has been using antique hand tools and Atlantic white cedar to make traditional working decoys, shorebirds, and songbirds since 1988. She never knows whether her decoys will be used in hunting or to decorate someone’s living room mantel, but always ensures that the birds are authentic regardless of their ultimate destination. The tradition and history of her work are as important as the style and form, as each decoy must be seaworthy and durable as well as beautiful. Although shorebirds make up the majority of her carvings, the Medina County resident also makes birds as small as chickadees and as large as blue herons. J. Paul Bruce’s father

Laurel Dabbs will return to Bear’s Mill with another display of her incredible decoys.

bought his son a camera while the teen was in high school, sparking a love affair with photography that continues to this day. According to exhibit co-curator Julie Clark, Mr. Bruce creates photographs that soothe the soul and inspire contemplation, joy, and solace. Since his early beginnings taking pictures of the Miami County Court House, Paul’s photos have captured wide attention; his work has been published in national magazines and is included in the permanent collection of the Dayton Art Institute. “Art at the Mill” continues at Bear’s Mill’s Clark

Gallery through December, with a new exhibit opening on the Final Friday of each month; art by Noblesville, Indiana painter Beth Forst and husband and wife duo Jerry and Jenni Davis who create unique porcelain pieces remains on display through April 23. Historic Bear’s Mill is owned and operated by Friends of Bear’s Mill, a non-proﬁt organization, and is located at 6450 ArcanumBear’s Mill Road about 5 miles east of Greenville. For more information, contact Bear’s Mill at (937) 548-5112 or www.bearsmill.org.

Mock Crash comes to FM AL AUXILIARY HONORED PITSBURG – The Franklin Monroe School District has set a date for the upcoming mock crash for high school students. It will be held on Friday, April 28, 10 a.m. Please be aware that it will be treated as a real crash

with police, ﬁre and rescue arriving at the school with sirens in use. Care Flight will also be a part of this mock crash and will be landing at the school. If you have any questions, contact the school at (937) 937-1238.

Living with MS Support GREENVILLE – The newly formed Darke County Living with MS self-help group invites individuals living with MS and their loved ones to the third meeting of the year. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each

month in the private dining room of the Brethren Retirement Community and will meet April 25 from 7-8:30 p.m. Those residing in other counties are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

NEW MADISON – Post #245 American Legion and Unite #245 American Legion Auxiliary gathered recently to celebrate the founding of the American Legion organization and to honor members for their records of consistent loyalty and continuous membership meriting being cited as an outstanding contributor to the accomplishments of the programs of the American Legion Auxiliary. Membership Chairman Karyl Eubanks presented the following certiﬁcates and year pins to President Dorothy Shively (20 years), Mary Straszheim (5 years) and Dora Jane Waymire (20 years).

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UT CENTER CSS BONELE PS PORK CHO

MON-SAT 6:00A.M.-10:00P.M. SUN 7:00A.M.-10:00P.M.

WE HONOR OHIO FOOD STAMP CARDS AND WIC VOUCHERS

Prices Effective the Week of April 24-30, 2017

73% LEAN FRESH F BEE GROUND

605 N. Main St., Arcanum, Ohio 45304 Tel: (937) 692-8463 Hours:

750ML SUTTONS E SIGNATURWINE D SWEET RE 16-16.5OZ ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY REFRIGERATED COOKIE

1.99

9.89 E FULL CAS T N U O C DIS

2.49

12OZ KRAFT AMERICAN CHEESE SINGLES

2.49

8OZ ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY SOUR CREAM

79¢