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Over 40 needles found during Trash Bash BOB ROBINSON

ASSOCIATE EDITOR brobinson@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Sheriff’s deputies collected more than 40 needles (syringes) as a result of calls from Trash Bash volunteers cleaning up trash in the annual county event April 18 and 19. “We received 25 calls Saturday and Sunday,” Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker told Darke County Solid Waste District Director Krista Fourman in an event follow-up letter. Thirteen calls had to do with multiple needles found; two calls were about meth labs. Miscellaneous trash, medical and drug materi-

als composed the rest. “This is probably the busiest Trash Bash weekend we have had, so the requirement to listen to your safety talks was taken to heart and it worked,” he added. Volunteers picking up their supply bags were focused on Whittaker as he discussed the concerns April 18. “We’re glad people were calling in and being safe,” Whittaker said later. Supply bags had either one or two blue flags in them, depending on the location in which they were going to be used. When volunteers found an item of concern they ‘planted’ the flag and called the sheriff’s office.

Whittaker noted the meth labs as well as the high number of syringes found. “For the last couple of years the county always seems to have a meth lab running,” he said. One ‘rig,’ assembled as a gas generator used in meth production, can be dangerous even if just touched. The movement could start it releasing a poisonous gas, Whittaker said. The most common items are the insulin needles, Whittaker noted. They aren’t illegal; they can be purchased at any drug store. “They are available for use with legitimate medical conditions, such as diabetes.” He said making the needles more difﬁcult

to obtain wouldn’t solve the problem; in fact would likely create other health problems due to sharing. “No matter what steps we take, they’re going to feed their addiction,” he said. “We need to get a handle on the addiction.” “The important thing,” Whittaker added, “is applauding Krista not only to set up this program to clean up the county, but also that she’s made safety a priority. She really took it to heart this year.” Whittaker acknowledged it’s the department’s job to keep the county safe but, he added, “We have to know what’s going on; we can’t just bury our heads in the sand.”

Darke County Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker points out two needles, noting they are legal and can be obtained at any drug store. Needles discarded on roadsides, however, are dangerous, indicate possible illegal use and the sheriff’s department should be contacted. More than 40 were found during Trash Bash weekend. (Bob Robinson photo)

Jury convicts former bar owner of rape, sexual battery CLINTON RANDALL

STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

Emergency fire and rescue personnel work with CareFlight and the Greenville High School SADD club to show students the dangers of drunk or distracted driving as part of the ‘Drive Smart’ program. Log on to bluebagmedia.com for more photos from the Drive Smart program presentation. (Clinton Randall photo)

Greenville SADD club hosts prom week mock crash CLINTON RANDALL

STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – As part of prom week, the Greenville High School’s SADD club hosted a mock crash sponsored by Miami Valley Hospital’s CareFlight as part of its “Drive Smart” program. The drug and alcohol awareness program focusing on teenage drunk driving that, according to national statistics, is a higher risk during prom time. According to miamivalleyhospital.org, the 60-minute presentation recreates a motor vehicle accident, complete with casualties, giving students the opportunity to see ﬁrsthand what

happens at an accident scene. As the re-enactment of a rescue unfolds, students witness injured classmates taken away by ambulance and by CareFlight. Law enforcement ofﬁcials also show students how a sobriety test is given. Thousands of students, educators and parents experienced the Drive Smart program. Miami Valley Hospital is hopeful the message resonates with students to help them make the right decision when they get behind the wheel of a car. Greenville High School holds the mock crash every two years during prom week. The GHS prom was scheduled for Saturday, May 2.

Honor your graduate in The Early Bird GREENVILLE – Attention parents of 2015 graduates – high school and college. The Early Bird wants to honor your son or daughter for reaching a milestone in their education. A special section is being planned for May 17 that will highlight their achievement. Please mail, drop off or email a picture of your graduating student along

with their name, school and parents’ names. The Early Bird is located at 5312 Sebring Warner Road, Greenville, Ohio 45331, or email pictures and information to editor@ earlybirdpaper.com with “Graduation” in the subject line. There is no cost to submit a picture and the deadline is May 13, 5 p.m.

GREENVILLE - A jury convicted a former New Madison bar owner April 30 in a case involving the rape and sexual battery of two underage women. It took the jury of eight men and four women nearly seven hours of deliberating to find 34year-old Klint P. Kuck of Eaton guilty on one count of Rape, a felony of the first degree, and a lesser charge of Sexual Battery, a third degree felony, on the second Rape charge. He was acquitted on a single count of Kidnapping and found guilty of two misdemeanor counts of providing alcohol to an underage person. As Darke County Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan P. Hein read the verdicts aloud emotional reactions could be heard from both sides of the courtroom. Kuck was visibly shocked by the verdicts as he shook his head in disbelief. “We are very happy with the jury’s decision,” Darke County Prosecutor Kelly Ormsby told The Early Bird after the verdict. “I think they did their best to come up with a just verdict in the case.” Over the course of the 4-day trial, the jury heard from numerous witnesses that gave testimony of what they remember from the nights in question that the two women testified Kuck had sexually assaulted them. Witnesses from the state and defense included friends and family of both victims, medical experts,

Klint Kuck listens as Darke County Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan P. Hein announces the jury’s verdict Thursday afternoon. (Clinton Randall photo)

both victims and the defendant. Kuck was indicted following an investigation by the Darke County Sheriff’s Office after the two 19-year-old woman accused him of the rape after visiting the Backroads Bar & Grill, which he owned at the time. According to testimony in day one of the trial, the first victim stated she had gone with a co-worker to the bar on July 13, 2012 where she had met Kuck for the first time. She recalled being uncomfortable around Kuck as he and his friends pressured her into a couple alcoholic drinks. While under oath, she explained how she remembered feeling very tired and not able to remember much after the drinks. She tearfully told the jury how she awoke briefly only to discover Kuck in the act of raping her outside the back of the bar. Though she did ask her now fiance to get a morning after pill from

a Greenville pharmacy, she chose not to report the incident to the police the day after the offense. In fact, it wasn’t until she learned of the second victim claiming to have been raped by Kuck on Feb. 23, 2013 that she told authorities what had happened. In the morning of day two of the trial, the state called on the second victim in the case. She told the jury how Kuck served her several drinks, all the time knowing she was underage. She said the last thing she remembered was looking at the clock in the bar which read 2:19 a.m. Her next memory was waking up in Kuck’s Preble County home on the floor without any clothes on. After she was dropped off that morning, her friends testified to observing bruising and scratches on her body. They talked her into going to Wayne HealthCare to be tested for rape. Like the first victim in

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the case, she too could not remember a period of time from that night. Unlike the first victim, she did not remember what occurred while at Kuck’s house that night. According to Kuck’s defense attorney Kevin Lennon and his own testimony, both women had consensual sex with him. “My client is not a gentleman, nor did he have any intention of having a relationship past a sexual encounter with these women,” Lennon told the jury in his closing argument. “This does not mean he raped them.” After reading the verdicts, it was clear the jury believed the testimony by the first victim and that rape had occurred. With the second young lady not being able to recall any of the criminal acts, other than being served alcohol while at the bar, the jury was unable to convict Kuck of the more serious charge and found him not guilty of Kidnapping. “Justice has been done for the victims in this case,” said lead detective David Hawes of the Darke County Sheriff’s Office. “However, nothing will fix the damage that he caused!” Kuck is scheduled for sentencing on May 21 at 1 p.m. in the Darke County Common Pleas Court. Though the state requested his bond be revoked, Judge Hein allowed Kuck to remain free on house arrest during the presentence investigation with the Adult Probation Department. He faces a maximum of more than 16 years in prison and will be required to register as a Tier III sex offender for the rest of his life.

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GREENVILLE – The Greenville Elks, 214 W. Third St., will hold its Second Sunday Breakfast on Mothers’ Day Sunday, May 10, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The will have eggs and omelets to order, sausage bacon, biscuits and sausage gravy, wafﬂe bar and more. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children under 12. The breakfast is open to the public. This will be the last breakfast until September.

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WINCHESTER, Ind. – The Randolph County Tea Party will meet May 7, 6:30 p.m., at the Freedom Life Church on East Greenville Pike, Winchester, Ind. The topics for discussion is the 2015 Legislative update year in review, state government in general and review of their ﬁrst term in ofﬁce. The speakers will be State Representative Greg Beumer and State Senator Jeff Raatz.

had allegedly made threats with knives and machetes. The officer observed damage to the residence that appeared to be caused by a BB. When the officer spoke with Alderman he detected the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage. The defendant appeared to stagger when he walked and his speech was slurred. He acknowledged having been drinking quite a bit. Alderman acknowledged shooting the BB gun but said it was at a small barn behind his residence. If the other residence had been hit it would have been by accident. The BB gun was visible as was a large machete knife. Alderman denied threatening anyone with the knife. He was cited for Criminal Damaging. The BB gun was taken as evidence; Alderman could get it back after the case was closed. The machete knife was also taken; Alderman could get it back when he was sober. On April 21 police were dispatched to 307 Oxford Drive, Apt. 302, regarding a possible domestic complaint. The victim, Crystal Wilburs, said her boyfriend, Kyle Brown, came over to talk. He had been drinking. Wilburs asked him to leave; he refused. She allowed him to finish a drink then asked him again to leave. He refused. When Brown stepped outside to smoke Wilburs locked the door. Brown started beating on the door and pounding on the windows, breaking one of them. The officer found Brown a block away from the residence. He had a laceration to his right hand. He told the officer he tripped and fell into the window and it was an accident. Brown was cited for Criminal Damaging. The incident was not deemed as a Domestic due to the individuals not living together or having children together. JUVENILE On April 27 police were dispatched to Greenville Junior High School regarding some students with razor blades in their possession. The razor blades were wrapped in duct tape to provide a “handle” for them, and were brought to school by one juvenile. Two of the juveniles were messing around with them; both ending up with small lacerations on their back and/or chest. The student who brought them said they were for an art project. The other students said the juvenile had claimed he could make a real “shank” and one said

he brought them to look “cool.” Three students were issued misdemeanor citations for Carrying a Concealed Weapon; they were also disciplined by the school. On April 24 police received a call from Juvenile Court there was a vehicle parked on Wilson that was involved with a juvenile he currently has in custody. The official was concerned the subjects might vandalize his vehicle while he transported his prisoner. The officer found the vehicle in question; the youth inside said they had nowhere else to “hang out” so they decided to park there. The driver, a juvenile, was out past curfew; she was cited for Curfew Violation. The officer followed her while she dropped off her friends, then released her to her mother. WARRANTS On April 22 police were dispatched to Greenville Police Department regarding Shane Bradburn being at the station and having an active arrest warrant through Greenville PD for failure to appear on sentencing for theft. Bradburn was arrested and transported to the Darke County jail. On April 28 police were dispatched to 112 Markwith Ave. regarding a defendant (unnamed in the report) upset over an issue with his girlfriend. He was afraid he would hurt her. While there the police learned he had a warrant issued through the Darke County Sheriff’s Office for a probation violation. He was arrested and transported to the Darke County jail. On April 27 police observed David Cannizzaro entering Teafords Dairy Store, 101 Pine St. The officer confirmed an active warrant through Greene County for possession of drugs. Cannizzaro was placed under arrest and transported to Darke County jail. EARLY BIRD POLICY The Greenville Police Beat is prepared from public records available at the Greenville Police Department. Every effort is made to balance the public’s right to know with the rights of the individuals involved. Readers are encouraged to contact Greenville Police if they have information or concerns regarding these or any other incidents they see. The Early Bird notes all suspects are innocent until proven guilty and welcomes comments and concerns regarding this community service.

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At its annual banquet April 23 the Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund presented eight scholarships to Darke County students to help with their college tuition expenses. Pictured, left to right, are Tara Guillozet, Caroline Prakel, Brittany Ulman, Peyton Kreitzer and John Liette. Not pictured: Nicole Manges, Will McCabe and Brooke Robinson. (Bob Robinson photo)

SSSF presents eight local students with scholarships BY BOB ROBINSON ASSOC. EDITOR brobinson@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE – The Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund held its annual banquet April 23 at Bistro Off Broadway. The committee celebrated another successful year as it presented checks to ﬁve students to help with their college tuition expenses. Three additional recipients were unable to attend, for a total of eight scholarships to Darke County youth. Tara Guillozet, a sophomore at University of Cincinnati, received the Darryl & Debbie Biddlestone annual scholarship in Memory of Ralph “Fred” & Donna Wright. Tara, a Greenville High School graduate, is a Fashion Design major hoping to work with a major design brand upon graduation. Brooke Robinson, a sophomore at Ohio University, received the Bistro Off

Broadway annual scholarship. Brooke, a Versailles High School graduate, is studying to be a journalist. Will McCabe, a senior at Ohio Northern University, received the Al & Barbara Greiner annual scholarship. Will, a Greenville High School graduate, is studying to be a minister. John Liette, a junior at Ball State University, received the Delbert Blickenstaff Memorial scholarship. John, an Ansonia High School graduate, will be obtaining a Communications Disorders degree. Brittany Ulman, a sophomore at Ohio Northern University, received the Early Bird/Bluebag Media/County News Online scholarship, presented by Keith & Peggy Foutz. Brittany, an Ansonia High School graduate, plans to enter the publishing ﬁeld as an editor. Peyton Kreitzer, a graduating senior at Ar-

canum High School, plans to attend Lee University to study Business Music. Peyton received her scholarship from the Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund (SSSF), presented by Elaine Baily, president. Nicole Manges, a sophomore at Huntington University, received the SSSF scholarship. Nicole’s goal is to become a publications editor. She is a graduate of Greenville High School. Caroline Prakel, a graduating senior at Versailles High School, plans to attend Ohio State University to study pharmaceutical science. She received the SSSF scholarship, presented by Elaine Bailey. SSSF presented its ﬁrst scholarship in 2009. Since then the not-for-proﬁt organization has presented nearly $55,000 in scholarships to 40 Darke County young people on a college track.

Bob and Kathy Frey are parade marshals VERSAILLES – Bob and Kathy (York) Frey are pleased to be selected as Parade Marshals for the 2015 Poultry Days Parade. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. on June 13, as part of the threeday festival to be held June 12-14. Bob has recently retired as Chief of the Versailles Fire Department, a position he held for 18 years. He served the Village of Versailles as a firefighter for 35 years. He and his fellow firefighters have annually been called upon to set up the Poultry Days Parade, and Bob has enjoyed the role of judging parade entries several times. Bob grew up in Osgood and graduated from Marion Local High School. He worked at Francis Manufacturing in Russia from 1973-1977, then began his career at Clopay Corporation (now known as Clopay Building Products). He has held a variety of factory,

GHS Class of ‘75 reunion GREENVILLE – Greenville High School Class of 1975 will hold its 40th reunion on Aug. 22, 2-5 p.m., at the Wayne Lakes Community Building. Classmates will not be contact by mail. Please forward this information to as many classmates as possible. Go to Facebook, Greenville (Ohio) High School Class of 1975 for updates.

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sales and managerial positions over the past 38 years, currently serving as project manager at the Troy ofﬁce. He has been involved in various organizations, including Versailles Rotary Club and Versailles Board of Zoning Appeals Citizens Volunteer Board. Bob is a longtime member of the St. Denis Knights of Columbus and currently serves on the Heritage Park Board. He received the distinction of being named 2015 Citizen of the Year by the Versailles Chamber of Commerce. His hobbies include woodworking, ﬁshing and gardening. In past years, he coached Versailles youth baseball, softball and basketball teams and continues to support Tigers’ sports. After graduating from Russia High School, Kathy worked in Versailles as a secretary for Subler Transfer, Inc. prior to starting a family. She provided inhome child care for many

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years, and subsequently worked part time at local businesses. She has been employed at the offices of Hanes Law Group in Versailles and Greenville since 2005. Kathy taught CCD classes at St. Denis, and was a 20-year member of Serendipity Moms. She has been affiliated with the Fort GreeneVille Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution since 1990. She has enjoyed belonging to the same card club for nearly 40 years. Kathy’s hobbies include decorating and learning about the history of Versailles and the surrounding area. Bob and Kathy met through mutual friends. They are parents of Rob, Jessica (Heitman), Allison (Gonya) and Emily and both love spending time with the family, which now includes four grandchildren. They will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on June 21. The Freys feel very fortunate that their children have reaped the benefits of growing up in such a fine community as Versailles. The Freys wish to extend a warm welcome to all who come to celebrate Poultry Days this year! The 64th annual festival theme is “Take Me Out to the Poultry Days Festival”. Visit www. versaillespoultrydays. com for event details and schedules.

ANSONIA – On June 19 and 20, starting at 6:30 p.m., the Barga Family of Ansonia is holding their eighth annual tractor and truck pull at York Woods on US 127, just north of Greenville. All proceeds will go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Greater Dayton to help ﬁnd a cure. Camping will be available for $10 a night. Not only can you have some fun watching the tractor and truck pull, but you can sign up to have a chance to win a 2015 F-250 4×4 pickup donated by Dave Knapp Ford. This year the Ansonia FFA has joined forces with the Barga Family and are selling Advanced Weekend Passes, which will get you in both nights. For each pass the Ansonia FFA sells, some of the money will be donat-

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Wayne HealthCare recognizes volunteers GREENVILLE – Wayne HealthCare feels very fortunate to have such a great legion of volunteers to support their mission “Providing quality care and promoting wellness, close to home.” Volunteers were honored for their time and dedication at a luncheon provided by Wayne HealthCare at the Turtle Creek Golf Club on April 23. Ofﬁcers, co-coordinators, and chairpersons were recognized for their leadership and commitment to Wayne HealthCare. Each individual volunteer was awarded a certiﬁcate and recognized for his/her contribution to the Auxiliary and Wayne HealthCare. Presented with a pin for years of service were the following volunteers: 5 year pins – Gretchen Baker, Sandy Beery Becky Gessler, Don Weills, Howard Forthofer, and Pam Forthofer; 10 year pins: Betty Engelman, Pat Netzley, Kay Swabb, Darlene Hart, Louise Beachler and Kay Pierce; 15 year pins: Edna Farrell, Rose Glessner and Flo Wright; 25 year pin: Brenda Arnett; 35 year pin: Mary Mitchell.

Wayne Hospital Auxiliary President Helen Miller presented a check in the amount of $12,312 to the President/CEO Wayne Deschambeau. He expressed his appreciation to the Auxiliary and the 115 volunteers that generously gave 13,271 hours of their time and talents to Wayne HealthCare. The following projects will be funded this spring. They will be putting up a windbreak at the discharge door to make it more patient friendly for dismissals. They are in need of another bariatric wheelchair, and they will be funding half of the cost of a piece of equipment called a bladder scanner, which will be greatly welcomed by the staff and patients alike. The Auxiliary works throughout the year generously giving service hours, and sponsors many money making projects, such as quilt rafﬂes, bake sales, book sales, jewelry sales, and The Sunshine Nook Gift Shop. Joseph Helfrich from the Darke County area entertained the volunteers with his ﬁne musical talent. Also attending were Peggy Schultz, Vice-Presi-

DARKE COUNTY – Darke County Blood Drives will help launch the Community Blood Center (CBC) “Get on Board – Give Blood Summer Blood Drive” by hosting various blood drives throughout the county. Everyone who registers to donate will receive a free “Blood Donor Board Meeting” surfboard tshirt, and those 18-andolder will also be entered in the drawing to win an expense-paid Hawaii vacation for two. Donors are

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dent of Human Resources, Terri Flood, Director of Marketing & Communications, and Susanne Barga, Director of Volunteer Services. Other than their regular programs of Escort, Dietary, Reception Desk, Gift Shop and Clerical Services, the Wayne Hospital Auxiliary staffs and participates in the Youth Health Fair, Adult Health Fair, Wayne HealthCare Fair Tent, Wellness Fairs, Healthy Moments Suppers, and sponsors a Darke County Community Blood Bank Canteen each spring. The volunteers make baby hats by hand for each newborn at Wayne. Tray favors are given 11 times a

year to cheer patients. The volunteers fold brochures and stuff countless envelopes; they also support the employees by using volunteer manpower to support several employee holiday events. To be a Wayne HealthCare volunteer makes them feel very grateful that they can reach out and help their friends and neighbors. They are proud to serve the hospital and community. If you are interested in applying to be a Wayne Hospital Auxiliary Volunteer call Director of Volunteers Susanne Barga at 547-5709 for an application and more information.

Surf’s up at CBC’s May blood drives automatically entered in the “Get on Board – Give Blood Summer Blood Drive” drawing. Eligible donors can enter the drawing a second time when they register for a second donation during the blood drive period. Ofﬁcial rules are available at www.givingblood.org. Anyone who registers to donate May 4 through June 13 at any CBC Donor Center and most CBC mobile blood drives will receive a special-edition, Hawaiian surf board design “Blood Donor Board Meeting” t-shirt. Local community blood drives are as follows and appointments are encouraged: May 4 – Greenville Grace Church, 4805 St. Rt. 49, Greenville, 3–7

p.m., social hall May 11 – Union City City Building, 105 N. Columbia St., Union City, 2:30-6:30 p.m., Community Room, sponsored by Union City Lions Club May 12 – Greenville Church of the Brethren, 421 Central Ave., 12:30– 6:30 p.m., sponsored by Wayne Hospital Auxiliary May 14 – Trinity Lutheran Church, 2:30–6:30 p.m., 8520 Oakes Road, Pitsburg May 16 – Dave Knapp Ford Lincoln, 500 Wagner Ave., Greenville, 9 a.m.–noon May 18 – Versailles K of C Hall, 12:30–7 p.m., 8440 St. Rt. 47, Versailles, sponsored by Versailles K of C Hall Learn more at www. GivingBlood.org.

DCHS Shot Clinic set GREENVILLE – It’s time for the Darke County Humane Society’s semi-annual Shot Clinic. The event will be held May 9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at PAWS Bingo, 848 Martin St., Greenville. This clinic has been run by DCHS for over 40 years. It is operated by local veterinarians Dr, Bradley Bruns

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Polling places listed for special election GREENVILLE – The Darke County Board of Elections announces the following polling places will be open for the Special Election to be held May 5. Ansonia Local School District and Versailles Village are the only issues on the ballot this election. Some precincts have been combined and the voting location has changed. Registered voters were notiﬁed by mail of the polling location change. Voters are urged to check the following list before Election Day to verify their voting location. The list is by Polling Place Location with the combined precincts listed after. * Ansonia First Church of God, Fellowship Hall, 750 S. Main St., Rear Entrance #16 Brown Twp. & Ansonia Village #19 Greenville Twp. East A #22 Greenville Twp. West B #33 Richland Twp. * North Star Village Community Center, 124 E. Star Rd., Gymnasium Southeast Entrance #15 Allen Twp. New Weston & Rossburg #38 Wabash & North Star Village #43 York Township * Worch Memorial Public Library, 790 S. Center St., Versailles #40 Versailles A * St. Denis Church, 14 E. Wood St., Versailles #41 Versailles B The polls will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain

open until 7:30 p.m. All voters are reminded to bring identification to the polls. Identification may include a current and valid photo ID; a military ID; driver’s license; copy of a current utility bill; bank statement; government check, paycheck, or other government document, other government document, other than notices sent to you by the Board of Elections. Voters who do not provide one of these documents will still be able to vote by providing the last four digits of their social security number and by casting a provisional ballot. Voters who do not have any of the above forms of ID, including a social security number, will still be able to vote by signing an affirmation swearing to the voter’s identity under penalty of election falsification and by casting a provisional ballot. Whoever commits election falsification is guilty of a felony of the fifth degree. Anyone having questions regarding the election and issues on the ballot in their precinct or the exact location of their polling place can call the Darke County Board of Elections at 937-5481835 Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. The Board office, located at 300 Garst Avenue, Greenville, will be open the same hours as the polling places on Election Day, May 5.

Helping Ohio families afford college College costs are sky-high and climbing. Right now, many families SHERROD across Ohio BROWN are waiting U.S. SENATOR on their ﬁnancial aid packages. For many students and their families, those aid packages can force agonizing choice over budgets, savings, and which school to attend—or whether a student can afford school at all. Investing in college shouldn’t bankrupt families. We can and must do more to make college affordable for middle class families. That’s why I am supporting legislation that would increase and expand eligibility for a tax credit that supports working families paying for a college education. Millions of students and their parents already take advantage of the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC), which allows families to offset some of the cost of college tuition. This credit is a lifeline for many families struggling to afford college and give their kids the bestpossible education. Last week my ofﬁce released a report showing that more than 373,000 Ohio families used the AOTC tax credit in 2012 and saved more than $426 million.

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Little ones need hugs BOB ROBINSON

ASSOCIATE EDITOR brobinson@earlybirdpaper.com

It was former Greenville Superintendent Susie Riegle’s fault…. well… hers and Woodland Principal Tammy Stritenberger’s. It was fall of 2011. I wanted to start substitute teaching. High school and maybe some junior high. I told Susie about my plans during a “welcome new teachers” event. “You’ve got to go to Woodland,” she said. Five, six and seven year olds? Gulp. Not a chance, I said. I can’t handle that. She said “Yes you can!” Tammy was nearby and overheard the conversation. “We need you there,” she piped in. “Many of these kids have no male role models at home. They need that.” “Besides, your kneecaps will get lots of hugs,” Susie added. I had no clue what that meant; I only knew they were ganging up on me. I relented.

P o w dered alcohol is a new substance that could hit the shelves in liquor JIM BUCHY stores as OHIO REPRESENTATIVE soon as this summer. I support the public’s ability to consume food and drink in a responsible manner and generally work to open the market up for broader consumer choice. In the case of powdered alcohol, the facts don’t lie. This substance is untested and could be dangerous. It is best to see how the market reacts to it before it comes to Ohio. When you read the powdered alcohol packages, the dangers are clear. The packaging states the dried powder content is 55 percent Alcohol By Volume (ABV) and when mixed with 8 ounces of water it is reduced to 10 percent ABV. Compare this with a typical beer at about 5 percent ABV. Among the many dangers I see would be someone potentially mixing several packets of LIKE US ON FACEBOOK

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it back to the last module, and was starting down the hall, when… “Mr. Robinson! Are you our sub?” She was at the end of the hallway and, yes, that was my class. She turned around, yelling, “Mr. Robinson is our sub!!” There were some cheers, and nearly half the class blocked the doorway waiting for their hugs. Of course, I was in seventh heaven. It isn’t just the so-called “good” kids, either. I’ve had to discipline students early in the day; many wanted their hugs by the end of the day. Well, except for Callie Z. of course. And it isn’t about me. I’m just this big (as in huge) old guy (as in grandpa) they know from school, the one who is always smiling. Except when he’s grumpy. Little ones are loving. They need boundaries… and guidance, but they also need hugs… lots of them. At school and at home. Hugs aren’t a bad idea for grumpy old people, either.

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It was a couple months before I got my ﬁrst Woodland assignment. I would drive past the school on my way to Edison or another sub assignment, wondering if I was really as stupid as I thought I was. And I always told myself, yes, I’m really as stupid as I think I am. Then it came. Kindergarten. Full day. I was scared to death, but I showed up. “You’ll be ﬁne, Mr. Robinson,” said Assistant Principal Lisa Maher. Her look said otherwise, but she added… “When the students come in just stand at the door and smile as they enter the room.” I did as I was told. I smiled as each of these tiny faces stared up at me. I remember it all too well. I was smiling; they weren’t. What have I gotten myself into? I learned two things that day. The custodian, Mr. Burns, and I were the only adult males on the entire campus. And second,

these kids already knew how to handle subs. They demolished me. Was it intentional? No, of course not. They were simply doing what 5-year-olds do… discovering their boundaries. I offered none, so they had a ball and I was a blubbering idiot by day’s end. A few weeks later I was back at Woodland. I think I did a little better, but that isn’t what stood out. One of the children from the kindergarten class saw me and came over for a kneecap hug… I was hooked. I haven’t been the same since. Recently I covered an afternoon second grade class. Second graders are in the modules behind the main building, so you have to go through the hallway to get there. I’m now in my fourth year at Woodland… “Mr. Robinson!!” Students left the line for hugs. They weren’t supposed to. I no sooner got them back in line when more students, coming in from outside, yelled “Mr. Robinson!!” and crowded around for their hugs. I ﬁnally made

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the powdered alcohol, and ending up with a drink many times stronger than your average beer. I also see a potential for people, especially our young people, to snort or experiment with the product in ways that could be very harmful to their own health and wellbeing. In addition to the consumption issues, the product could be smuggled more easily and the substance could end up where it doesn’t belong. All in all, you could be looking at a potentially dangerous substance that could be on the market with little to no knowledge of how the substance will be treated in the real world. April of last year, this new form of alcohol was approved for sale by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). However, that approval was revoked just two weeks later. Earlier this year the substance was approved for sale by the Alcohol, Tobacco and Trade Bureau, and I be-

lieve that it will make it through distributions lines by June of this year. This is why I have joint sponsored House Bill 14, along with Representative Gerberry, which will ban the sale of powdered alcohol in Ohio. This bill has passed 93 to 1 in the House, and I think that it is crucial that it becomes law in the very near future. The Senate is currently working on this bill

through the committee process. We should let this product be tested somewhere else so that we can make educated decisions on the ways to ensure the market is safe before this product is available in Ohio. Please give me your opinion on this topic and others in the news this month by completing an online survey at tinyurl. com/buchyapril2015.

OSBA honors Faber with special award COLUMBUS— Ohio Senate President Keith Faber (R-Celina) recently received the 2015 LawyerLegislator Distinguished Service Award from the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA). The annual OSBA award recognizes Ohio lawyers who use their legal training and skills to provide outstanding service as Ohio legislators. “As a member of the legal profession, I am hum-

bled by the recognition of my peers and very grateful for this award,” Faber said. “I applaud OSBA’s commitment to ensuring excellence within Ohio’s legal system.” Faber received the award during the OSBA Annual Convention in Sandusky, where OSBA ofﬁcials praised him for his legislative work on policy issues that impact the Ohio legal community.

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UC’s Whitesel signs to play basketball at college level BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

A total team effort from Greenville’s boys runners and ﬁeld events participants gave them a narrow victory over Versailles. The Versailles Lady Tigers took the top spot on the girls side. (Rodney Baker photo)

Versailles and Greenville win invitational meter dash; 4x100 meter BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

VERSAILLES – All of Darke County’s high school track and field teams were in attendance for the Stillwater Valley Invitational at Versailles on April 28. Joining those schools were Covington, Troy Christian and Newton. Versailles took the top spot on the girls’ side with a landslide victory. The Lady Tigers amassed 182 points. Greenville finished second with 83 points. Covington, Ansonia and Franklin Monroe rounded out the top five. Versailles athletes earning first place and 10 points for their team were Jenna Frantz, pole vault; 4x400 meter relay team; Megan Rismiller, 3200 meter run; Taylor Winner, 800 meter run; Camille Watren, 400

relay team; 4x200 meter relay team; Abigail White, 100 meter hurdles; and 4x800 meter relay team. On the boys’ side, Greenville got its first invitational win ever in Versailles. They scored 178 points to defeat second place Versailles (169.5 points). Also in the top five were Covington, Arcanum and Ansonia. First place finishers for Greenville were Aaron Balsbaugh, high jump, 1600 meter run and 800 meter run; Justin Brown, 100 and 200 meter run; 4x800 team with Sam Harper, Bailey Hartle, Tanner Herrmann and Seth Unger; AJ Frens, pole vault; and Ryan Ramsey, discus. Complete results can be found at www.bluebagmedia.com.

UNION CITY, Ind. – Union City Community High School senior, Kyle Dewey Whitesel, recently signed his letter of intent to play college basketball for Indiana University East in Richmond, Ind. starting next season. Whitesel has been a member of the Union City Indians varsity basketball program since his sophomore year in high school, scoring 515 career points. After completing his senior season, Dewey as most call him, was recruited by IU East Head Coach Mark Hester to play for the Red Wolves. “We hope that Kyle will be able to continue to grow our culture of togetherness, being positive in every situation and getting excited for his teammates,” Coach Hester told The Early Bird. “Kyle did a great job of staying in touch with us all year and those are great qualities to have.” Dustin Baldwin was Dewey’s head coach during his varsity career at Union City, and according to Baldwin, watched him grow as a player and one of the team’s leaders.

“He has definitely developed into a fine young athlete,” Coach Baldwin stated. “He made a positive impact and was always the one who could get his teammates fired up and not give up even when the score was not in our favor.” “We will miss his enthusiasm, but I think the younger guys will use what they learned from him next season,” Baldwin added. In addition to basketball, Whitesel played football and is currently running track for his first season, which he says is to keep him in shape for basketball. “Basketball is my life,” Whitesel said in an interview with The Early Bird. “I plan to work as hard as I can to help the Red Wolves win!” “I will really miss all of my friends and teammates here at UC, but I am excited to move on to the next level in my career,” He added. Dewey says he has loved to play basketball ever since he was a young boy and his beloved grandmother got to watch him

Union City varsity basketball coach Dustin Baldwin (sitting left), Kyle Dewey Whitesel (sitting right), Greg and Heidi Whitesel (standing). (Clinton Randall photo)

play and cheer him on before she passed away when he was just 7-years-old. He says they had a special bond together and he really misses her, but knows she is looking down still cheering him on today! In a tribute to his grandmother, Dewey extends his arms and “soars” onto the court or ﬁeld before every game. He says he does it because his grandma loved birds and airplanes. Most of Whitesel’s family were on-hand at his ofﬁcial signing to play with IU East. He says he is lucky to have so much support from family and friends

and that is a big motivation for why he never gives up. “We are so proud of him and can’t wait to watch him play at IU East,” Whitesel’s parents Greg and Heidi said. “He has always been a positive role model in the community and his church, we know he will continue to be who he is with his new teammates.” Whitesel says he plans to major in physical education while at Indiana University East and hopes to return to Union City and pursue a career after he graduates.

Lady Indians step up for UPCOMING LOCAL SPORTS ‘Rivalry Week’ showdowns

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BOYS BASEBALL May 4 @ Wes-Del, 5 pm May 6 vs Randolph Southern, 5 pm May 9 @ County Tournament, 11 am GIRLS SOFTBALL May 4 @ Adams Central, 5 pm May 6 vs South Adams, 5 pm May 7 @ County Tournament, 5 pm May 9 @ County Tournament, 10 am TRACK & FIELD May 4 @ Greenville Tri Meet, 4:30 pm May 7 County Meet, 5 pm BOYS GOLF May 4 vs Centerville, 4:45 pm May 7 @ Northeastern, 4:30 pm May 9 @ Monroe Central, 9 am GIRLS TENNIS May 4 @ Northeastern, 4:30 pm May 6 @ South Adams, 5 pm May 7 vs Centerville, 4:30 pm May 9 @ Muncie Burris Invitational, 9 am

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BOYS BASEBALL April 28 vs. Ansonia, 5 p.m. April 30 vs. Bethel, 5 p.m. GIRLS SOFTBALL April 28 vs. Ansonia, 5 p.m. April 30 vs. Bethel, 5 p.m. TRACK & FIELD April 28 @ Versailles, 4:30 p.m. May 1 @ Arcanum Invitational, 4:30 p.m.

MISSISSINAWA VALLEY

BOYS BASEBALL May 4 @ New Bremen, 5 pm May 5 vs Bethel, 5 pm May 7 vs Covington, 5 pm May 9 @ Hoosier Classic (doubleheader), 9 am GIRLS SOFTBALL May 4 vs Randolph Southern, 5 pm May 5 vs Bethel, 5 pm May 7 vs Covington, 5 pm

ANSONIA

BOYS BASEBALL May 4 @ Bethel, 5 pm May 5 @ Newton, 5 pm May 6 @ St. Henry, 5 pm May 7 vs Tri-Village, 5 pm May 8 vs Versailles, 5 pm GIRLS SOFTBALL May 4 @ Bethel, 5 pm May 5 @ Newton, 5 pm May 6 @ St. Henry, 5 pm May 7 vs Tri-Village, 5 pm May 8 @ Fairlawn, 5 pm TRACK & FIELD May 5 Ansonia Quad, 4:30 pm May 8 @ Covington Invitational, 4:30 pm

ARCANUM

BOYS BASEBALL May 4 @ Franklin Monroe, 5 pm May 5 @ National Trail, 5 pm May 7 vs Tri-County North, 5 pm May 8 vs Greenville, 5 pm GIRLS SOFTBALL May 4 @ Franklin Monroe, 5 pm May 5 @ National Trail, 5 pm May 7 vs Tri-County North, 5 pm May 8 @ Milton Union, 5 pm TRACK & FIELD May 4 @ Franklin Monroe Quad, 4:30 pm May 8 @ Covington Invitational, 4:30 pm

BRADFORD

BOYS BASEBALL April 27 @ Riverside (DeGraff), 5 p.m. April 28 @ Bethel, 5 p.m. April 30 vs. Covington, 5 p.m. May 1 @ Botkins, 5 p.m. GIRLS SOFTBALL April 27 @ Riverside (DeGraff), 5 p.m. April 28 @ Bethel, 5 p.m. April 30 vs. Covington, 5 p.m. May 1 @ Minster Tourney, 6 & 8 p.m. TRACK & FIELD April 28 @ Versailles Invite, 4:30 p.m. April 30 @ Covington Quad, 4:30 p.m.

TRI-VILLAGE

BOYS BASEBALL May 4 vs Preble Shawnee, 5pm May 7 @ Ansonia, 5 pm May 8 vs Dunbar, 5 pm GIRLS SOFTBALL May 4 vs Eaton, 5 pm May 7 @ Ansonia, 5 pm May 8 vs Dunbar, 5 pm TRACK & FIELD May 4 @ Franklin Monroe Quad, 4:30 pm May 8 @ Covington Invitational, 4:30 pm

VERSAILLES

BOYS BASEBALL April 27 vs. National Trail, 5 p.m. April 28 vs. Marion Local, 5 p.m. May 1 @ Coldwater, 5 p.m. GIRLS SOFTBALL April 27 @ Parkway, 5 p.m. April 28 @ Anna, 5 p.m. April 30 vs. St. Henry, 5 p.m. May 1 @ Tri-Village, 5 p.m. TRACK & FIELD April 28 vs. Stillwater Valley Invite, 4:30 p.m. April 30 @ Marion Local w/Lehman, 4:30 p.m.

GREENVILLE

BOYS BASEBALL May 4 @ Sidney, 5 p.m. May 5 vs. Sidney, 5 p.m. May 6 @ Springfield, 5 p.m. May 8 @ Arcanum, 5 p.m. May 9 vs. Ft. Loramie (DH), 11 a.m. GIRLS SOFTBALL May 4 @ Sidney, 5 p.m. May 4 vs. Sidney, 5 p.m. May 8 @ Centerville (Wright State), 5 p.m. May 9 vs. Tinora (DH), noon TRACK & FIELD May 4 vs. West Carrollton/Union City, 4:30 p.m. May 8 @ Indian Lake Invitational, 4:30 p.m. BOYS TENNIS May 4 @ Celina, 4:30 p.m. May 5 @ Sidney, 4:30 p.m. May 8 @ GWOC tournament (Troy), 8 a.m. May 9 vs. Lebanon (make-up from 4/9), 10 a.m.

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UNION CITY, Ind. – After a hard fought 11-9 win Monday against their cross town rivals from Mississinawa Valley, the Union City softball team hosted their county rival Wednesday from Randolph Southern. “The girls have been waiting to get a chance at them since losing last year’s game,” UC Coach Michael Dean said. As the Lady Rebels took an early lead, it looked like they were on their way to claim another Randolph County victory. In bottom of the second inning, the Union City’s bats came to life. The Lady Indians claimed the lead midway through the game and then the game by a ﬁnal score of 12-8. “We are calling this Rivalry Week,” added Dean. “We ﬁrst had Mississinawa Valley, today Randolph Southern and Friday we head over to Winchester.” “We have had some key players out or playing with injuries, but the rest of the team really stepped up to

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Rocketship Sports earns Stahr Award CELINA – A Darke County non-proﬁt, Rocketship Sports, and the Grand Lake Marathon in Celina recently earned the Stahr Award from the Auglaize & Mercer Counties Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Stahr Award is

given to a group, organization, or tourist industry company, honored and recognized for outstanding contributions to the development of tourism in the Mercer and Auglaize County area. Special events are the number one reason people travel in Ohio. Presenters of the Stahr Award called Rocketship Sports and the Grand Lake Marathon “an exceptional group of organizers with huge hearts… extraordinary passion and a longtime dream!” Rocketship Sports promotes and organizes cycling, running and multisport events, and is made up of strong athletes known for putting on the highest quality sporting events around the area like the Donut Dash, Tour De Donut, and new this year… The Shawshank Hustle.

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Lady Wave Softball clinch GWOC North, keep focus on state title BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE – Greenville’s Ally Russell and Allison Minnich combined for a perfect game on the road defeating the TrotwoodMadison Lady Rams 11-0 on the heels of an 11-0 no-hitter utilizing the same pitching combination at home the previous night giving the Lady Wave three no-hitters in their past four outings. The perfect game clinched the GWOC North Lady Wave Championship outright for the team’s sixth consecutive year. “This clinches it outright,” said Greenville Coach Jerrod Newland. “Six straight years so good stuff.” Game one had the Lady Wave tacking three runs on the board in the bottom of the ﬁrst and adding four in inning No. 2 to lead the Rams 7-0 after two. “Today we put the ball in play and made a few plays,” said Newland. “Got some kids some opportunities to play.” Three-innings of no-hit ball completed Russell’s work on the mound with the Wave coming to the plate in the bottom of the third and Newland getting all 20Wave players in the game. “Everybody here is a part of the team … one through 20,” Newland stated. “Today when they got a chance it was neat the cheering from everybody else and the fans.” Greenville freshman Jade Valdez drilled a threerun homer deep to straightaway center giving the local girls an 11-0 lead that would hold up for the ﬁnal score.

“Jade hit that ball hard and a couple other kids put the ball in play,” said Newland. “Just like where we are at as a team.” Minnich pitched the fourth and fifth innings completing the Green Wave no-hitter for the 11-0 GWOC win. “Can’t wait for the next 36 days because we are getting ready to go on a journey,” Newland said. “You better hop on the train because it’s going to be fun. The Lady Wave is rolling.” Game two had the Lady Wave taking a 4-0 lead in the top of the first and building on their lead with a single run in the top of the second. “A good team effort,” Newland said. “What I liked about tonight, the kids came out and put the ball in play. Says something about it when you go up there and hit the ball hard like that. You get your chance and one senior in the program, you can’t wait for the future … the future is now.” Greenville would score in each of the five innings putting 2 runs on the board in the third inning, three in the fourth before tacking a run on in the top of the fifth to claim the 11-0 perfect game win over the Lady Rams. “Good team win … everybody gets to play,” Newland said. “20 kids on the roster. Everybody getting a chance because it’s all about the name on the front and that name on the front is 19-1 and No. 2 in the state. “Can’t wait for the next 35 days because we are going to make Greenville head to Akron,” added Newland.

Motorcycle and golf event UNION CITY – Baker’s Motorcycle Shop will hold its third annual fundraiser for the Cancer Association of Darke County (CADC) on May 16 at the Union City Country Club, 787 Wasson Road, Union City. There will be a poker run, 3 man golf

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ARCANUM – The Arcanum Trojans varsity baseball team stayed a perfect 10-0 in the CCC with an 8-3 win over the Miami East Vikings. “That’s a grinder game,” said Arcanum Coach Randy Baker. “You have to just grind it out. We played excellent defense.” Jordan Dubbs went the distance on the mound for the home team setting the visitors down in order in the top of the first with a line out to Kyle Carlisle in center, a popup to Colin Habel at first and a fly to Hunter Saunders in right. “Jordan kept us in the game pitching,” said Baker. “Did a real nice job of making them put the ball in play.” Arcanum put three runs on the board in its half of the inning using a Carlisle opening walk, a double off the bat of shortstop Cole

Burrell and a run scoring Connor Pohl sacrifice fly to deep center. Batting in the five hole, Dubbs drilled an RBI twobase shot to center followed by an RBI Nathan Kubik infield single giving Arcanum a 3-0 lead. “We hit the ball decent. They (East) made a couple of errors but we capitalized on them,” Baker stated. “We got the runners in. That was huge for us. When we got them on … we got them in today.” A Habel unassisted double-play had the Trojans first baseman getting Arcanum out of a secondinning jam by snagging a perfectly timed leap of a screaming liner while coming down on the first base in a bang-bang play to beat the Vikings runner back to the bag. “That was huge to get out of that one,” said Baker. “We had a lot of huge defensive plays to get us out of there.” Arcanum took a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the second getting a Burrell

Hayden Westfall gets the tag for the final out for Arcanum in Thursday’s 8-3 CCC win over Miami East. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

RBI. Both teams were adding three runs over the next two-innings making a 7-3 score with the Trojans adding a run with a Carlisle RBI sacrifice fly to center to lead 8-3 with what would hold up for the final score. Arcanum would get two more outstanding defensive plays, one from Burrell at short and one from Habel at first that played big in the outcome of the

final score. “That was a great play ... huge especially in that situation when he (Habel) had to run across the field and almost throw behind him to get it. Excellent, excellent play,” added Baker. “Cole Burrell made two fantastic plays out there. One he had to backhand, threw back to first. Got us really out of jams.” Arcanum stands a 12-4 on the season.

Wave baseball gets back-to-back GWOC wins against Trotwood BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE – The Greenville varsity baseball team defeated TrotwoodMadison 21-3 and 15-2 in back-to-back ﬁve-inning run rule games played home and away. “They did really good,” said Greenville Coach Eric Blumenstock. “We hit the ball well. We needed this.” The Rams put a run on the board in the top of the ﬁrst but it was the Wave taking a 10-1 lead after one leaving no doubt of the outcome of the GWOC game. Starting pitcher Tanner Ross kept the Rams scoreless in the top of the second bringing the Wave to the plate to add seven runs in the bottom of the inning to lead 17-1 after two. “A lot of the guys were aggressive when I thought they needed to be,” said Blumenstock. “It was good to see them hitting line

drives up the middle and getting runs that way.” Back-to-back Ross perfect innings on the mound had Greenville at the plate in the bottom of the third with Wave holding an 18-1 lead after three complete. Greenville would add a run in the fourth and three in the ﬁfth to take a 21-3 GWOC win. “I got everybody I had in tonight … that was good,” Blumenstock said. “I got four JV kids in there tonight. That’s all I had uniforms for or I would have gave some more some work.” “All the kids that came in did the job, got on base,” added Blumenstock. “I think all of them scored runs.” The Wave pounded out 17-hits and 21-runs on the night. In game two the Rams took a 1-0 lead in the top of the ﬁrst but it was the Wave taking a 10-1 lead after two leaving no doubt of

Fish & Game Club plans Open House NEW MADISON – The Darke County Fish & Game Club will be hosting its annual Open House on May 9. The event will include a ﬁshing derby for the kids. This event is open to the public. New for this year – the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will be on-hand for a free boat inspection.

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Tanner Ross picks up the win for Greenville in 21-3 GWOC win over Trotwood-Madison. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

the outcome of game two. “Back-to-back wins. We needed them … needed them big time,” said Greenville Coach Eric Blumenstock. Chris Force kept the home team off the board in the second and third pitching while not giving up an earned run in threeinnings of work. The top of the fourthinning had the Wave plating three runs to lead 14-1 with Force’s night done on the mound. Freshman Hunter Anderson pitched the fourth and freshman Cameron Kaiser threw the ﬁfth with the Wave winning the 15-2 ﬁve-inning run rule game.

“We have some good freshman arms,” said Blumenstock. “They need some work and some polish. Velocity wise and mechanics wise they all look really sharp.” “I’m excited about that group,” continued Blumenstock. “I have one of them (Kyle Mills) that has been with me all year. When he has pitched he’s done a good job.” “Kiser and Anderson threw tonight, Paulus threw last night and with Mills … Carson Fender is not able to play right now but he’s just as good as the rest of them. There is a really good core of arms on the freshman level,”

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OBITUARIES

DEEM – Stephen D. Deem, 64, of Greenville, died Saturday, April 25, 2015. A memorial service was held Saturday, May 2 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. WILLIAMS

– John “Willy” Hollister Williams, 57, of Bradford, died Saturday, April 25, 2015. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Veteran

BAKER – Shirley M. Baker, 82, of Greenville, died Sunday, April 26, 2015. Receiving of friends will be at Zechar-Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, on Monday, May 4, 2015 from 6–7 p.m. Celebration of Life will be at 7 p.m. ROSS – Aaron H. Ross, 29, of Palestine, died Tuesday, April 28, 2015. A service was held Friday, May 1, 2015 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in the Palestine Cemetery, Palestine.

Local leaders take role in Day of Prayer GREENVILLE – The Greater Greenville Ministerial Association in cooperation with Greenville Mayor Mike Bowers will be holding a National Day of Prayer Observance on May 7, noon to 12:45 p.m., at the Greenville City Building, 100 Public Square, Greenville. In case of inclement weather, the service will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 201 S. Broadway, Greenville. This will be the 64th annual “National Day of Prayer” and will focus on the theme, “Lord, Hear Our Cry” based on I Kings 8:28. The program will include prayers being offered by Jesse Green, Vernon Rosenbeck, Pastor Doug Klinsing, Fa-

ther John White, Lowell Lavy, John Tabler, Trudy Eastland and Chaplain Joseph Soley along with other pastors and local leaders. The service will also include praise music led by Joseph Helfrich, the Color Guard from American Legion Post 140 and the National Anthem sung by Greenville High School students Ashley Grote, Lyssa Middlestetter and Brooke Netzley. More information about this special annual event can be found at nationaldayofprayer.org. For more information about the local observance, Pastor John Monroe may be contacted at 692-5228 or Minister Jim Morehouse may be contacted at 547-1557.

Mother’s Day at local church VERSAILLES – The community is invited to bring your family and celebrate Mother’s Day 2015 at VCC (Versailles Christian Church), 105 W. Ward St., Versailles, on May 10 during the morning worship services, 9 and 10:30 a.m. Pastor Dennis Wheeler will share a beautiful message as they honor all mothers and a special gift will be given to every woman in attendance. Café’ 105 will be serving

freshly brewed specialty coffee and home-baked snacks in The Gathering Place before and after the worship services. The exciting “Kids Club” (first–fifth grades), ‘Kids Club Jr.’ (preschool thru kindergarten) and Nursery (birth thru age two) are provided during both worship services. For additional information, contact the VCC office, 526-4194 or visit www.versaillescc.com.

Dinner helps missions

GORDON – The Gordon United Methodist Women will be having its annual Pork Loin Dinner for Missions on May 9, 5 p.m. The meal will consist of Pork Loin, cheesy potatoes, green beans, choice of salads, desserts and drinks. The cost is $8 for adults, and $4 for children under 12. Following the meal, entertainment will be provided by “Wing & a Prayer,” a group from the Castine area who specializes in many types of music. Taylor Bowers of Pitsburg will present the closing song. Reservations are requested by contacting Janet Rhoades, 423-1302, or Karen Reser, 689-2423 by May 4.

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Strayer, Hoying united in marriage

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UNION CITY – Jim and Amy Hanes of Union City announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamy Claire Hanes to Zachary John Friend, son of David and Sheila Friend of Piqua. The bride is a graduate of Mississinawa Valley High School and Bowling Green State University, where she received her bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies. She is employed by Ohio State University Extension Darke County. Her ﬁancé is a graduate of Piqua High School and received a technical degree from Upper Valley Career Center for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. He is employed by Morris Heating and Cooling. The couple will exchange vows on June 6 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Union City. The couple will reside in Greenville.

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GREENVILLE - The Greenville High School Class of 1956 will meet for a class luncheon on May 8, in the private dining room of Brethrens Home. Come at 11:30 a.m. A buffet lunch will be served at noon. For additional information, contact Duane Shields, 548-3072. They will be discussing the class picnic to be held in August and plans for the 60th reunion.

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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT and the Final Notice of a Possible Adverse Effect to Wetlands, Floodplain The USDA, Rural Development utility program (Rural Utilities Service) has received an application for financial assistance from the Village of Arcanum. The project consists of constructing a wastewater treatment plant, improvements to one lagoon, and decommissioning of the second lagoon. The project will be built on land owned by they Village of Arcanum. Rural Development has assessed the environmental impacts of this proposed project and if implemented the proposed project will have an adverse effect to Wetlands, and Floodplain. As required by the National Environmental Policy Act, the Rural Development utility program assessed the potential environmental effects of the proposed project and has determined that the proposal will not have a significant effect on the human environment and for which and Environment Impact Statement will not be prepared. In order to avoid or minimize any adverse environmental impacts, the Rural Development utilities program will require the applicant to incorporate proposed mitigation measures to minimize the impact to floodplains, wetlands. Copies of the Environmental Assessment are available for review at USDA, Rural Development, 514 Harry Sauner Road, Suite 3, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133. For further information, please contact Mr. G. Ashley Kelly at (937) 393-1921. USDA, Rural Development is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to: USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D C 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at www.program.intake@usda.gov. A general location map of the proposal is shown below.

forget to get your reservations made for the annual Darke County Senior Citizen’s Day Luncheon May 13, at Romer’s Catering in Greenville. Doors will open at 10 a.m. Presentation of the Senior Citizen of the Year Award will precede lunch at approximately 1111:30 a.m. Local vendors sponsoring this event will be present to offer information and answer questions. After lunch Tish Smith will provide musical entertainment for all to enjoy. Seating is limited. The deadline is May 6. For reservations, call Carole Schafer at CAP, 5488143.

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GREENVILLE – JC’s Coffee House is having a fun mini auction on May 8, 7-10 p.m., at the Lighthouse Christian Center’s U-Turn Building, Sebring Warner Road, off of US Route 127, southeast of Greenville. Bring mom and celebrate Mother’s Day and may get a gift for her at the auction. The snack bar will be open and there is no entrance fee and no charge for the games. The coffee house will be open again on June 5 and they will be having a 50-60s night on June 19. For more information, call Janice, 417-5926.

ARCANUM – Brooke Suzanne Strayer, of Arcanum, and Mitchel Francis Hoying, of Russia, were united in marriage, Dec. 20, 2014, in the St. Remy Church, Russia. The bride is the daughter of Alan and Kristi Strayer, of Arcanum. Her grandparents are Earl Morris, of Pemberton; and the late Joy Morris and the late Walter and Norma Strayer. The bridegroom is the son of Michael and Janice Hoying, of Russia. His grandparents are Francis and Leola Hoying, of Russia, and Stephen and Mary Ann Voisard, of Port Clinton. The Rev. Martin Fox performed the ceremony. Michele Pax was the musician and Carla Meyers was the vocalist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an all-over-lace, mermaid gown with sheer illusion back, intricate beading and a lace illusion neckline. She carried a teardrop, cascading bouquet of ivory-colored roses, white lilies, whit mini calla lilies, whit ranunculus and white stephanotis with gold pearls and gold accents. Sally Lemons and Emily Otto served as their sister’s matrons of honor. Bridesmaids were Abbie Rueth, Chelsea Hetrick, Jenna Zumberger, Alexandra Campbell, Kaileigh Cera and Cassandra Monnin. Claire Lemons and Audrey Otto, nieces of the bride, were the ﬂower girls. The attendants wore black lace and satin gowns with cap sleeves, satin tie sashes and deep V-line backs and red shoes. They carried hand-tied bouquets of mixes roses, red ranunculus, red anemones with black centers and black mini calla lilies wrapped in matte gold sat-

Healing seminar

GREENVILLE – True Life Church, 5990 US Route 36 East, Greenville, will be hosting a Healing Seminar on May 16 and 17. Come hear Cecil Paxton, international teacher and minister, as he teaches on how to receive and minister healing. Your eyes will be opened as you see the scriptures come alive with new understanding on what Jesus has done for you. Personal ministry time is available following each session. Sessions will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 16 and during the morning worship service at 10 a.m. on May 17. For more information, call Pastor Chris and Jennifer Barhorst at 5483558.

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in with black accents. Mason Hoying and Gavin Hoying served as their brother’s best men. Groomsmen were Blake Horvath, cousin of the bridegroom, Tom Rueth, Andrew Cloud, Derek Barhorst, Aaron Deloye and Matt Barhorst. Ushers were Aaron Morris, cousin of the bride, and Jacob Hoying, cousin of the bridegroom. Clark Lemons, nephew of the bride, was the ring bearer. The mother of the bride wore a ﬂoor-length, black satin dress with cap sleeves, intricate beading and a lace illusion neckline. The mother of the bridegroom wore a ﬂoorlength, black Tiffany chiffon dress with ruched bodice and jewel accents. They wore wrist corsages of red and ivory-colored spray roses with gold leaves and ivory-colored satin bows on rhinestone bracelets. A reception at A Learning Place in Piqua followed the ceremony. The couple honeymooned in Antigua and resides in Beavercreek. The bride graduated from Arcanum High School in 2006 and from Ohio State University in 2010 and 2012 with a master’s degree. She is employed by Miami Valley Hospital as an occupational therapist. The bridegroom is a Russia High School graduate and earned a Bachelor of Nursing from the Kettering School of Nursing in 2014. He is employed by Kettering Hospital as a nurse.

Teen polymer clay charms

ELDORADO – Teens in grades 6-12 can make clay charms at the library. Join the Eldorado Branch of the Preble County District Library on May 7, 4:30 p.m.; the New Paris Branch on May 11, 6 p.m.; or the West Manchester Branch on May 18, 4:30 p.m. to turn some clay into a cool charm. All supplies are provided.

Quilting Workshop

ELDORADO – Make a simple nine-patch block and star block wall hanging using a rotary cutter. You must supply your own fabric, thread, and sewing machine. Everything else is provided. Register by May 4 for the workshops at the Eldorado Branch at 150 N. Main St. by calling Pam Kessler at 678-8503 or 273-4933.

Ellison Die workshop

WEST MANCHESTER – The Ellison Die is like having a cookie cutter for your paper projects. Learn to use Ellison Dies at all the Preble County District Library branches through May. Join the fun at the New Paris Branch on May 19, 6:30 p.m.; Eldorado Branch, May 26, 4 p.m.; and West Manchester Branch on May 27, 4 p.m.

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Fitzwater opens 2nd location in Eaton BY STACIE WARD sward@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – We’ve always served Preble County in a big way,” said David Furlong, owner of Fitzwater Tree and Lawn Care. “And now, because of this really great opportunity and perfect location availability, we’re ﬁnally able to do something I’ve wanted for the past few years.” Furlong is referring to the expansion of Fitzwater Tree and Lawn Care into the Preble County area. With the grand opening of their second location on East Main Street, right on State Route 35 in Eaton, planned for Monday, the business that has already made a name for itself in the area can now cater to its clients on a local level. Having always done commercial maintenance as well as serving residential customers in the county, people continued to call asking if they offered mulch and landscape products. Although they do, and Eaton is just a quick 17 mile drive from their Greenville location at 4617 Jaysville St. Johns

Road, some choose not to travel that far. When a commercial company decided to sell, Furlong jumped at the opportunity and bought their business, including the clientele. In doing so, storage facilities were also needed so a storage warehouse directly behind the storefront was also purchased. “We’re not going to run crews out of there; they will still work from the Greenville ofﬁce,” he reminded. “We are basically going to be a garden center at this second location, and we’ll be open all year long.” Products offered will be ﬂowers, mulch, decorative stone, rocks and water rocks as well as seed, grass seed and small tools. According to Furlong, Eaton currently has no garden center, with the closest being in Richmond or Montgomery County. And, with approximately 30 percent of Fitzwater’s business already hailing from Preble County and the new location situated on the second most traveled road in the county, the decision to expand was an

easy decision. “There is a deﬁnite need. I’ve talked to many people and they say this is what Eaton needs, so here we are,” he said. Based on quality service since 1946, Fitzwater’s originated as the only tree service business in the area. Now operating with 35 employees, they offer year ‘round full service for tree care, line clearance, lawn

maintenance, landscaping, hardscaping, pondscaping and 24 hour snow removal and salting. “We’ve grown to the point now that we have a designer and three full time salesmen,” added Furlong. “But this isn’t because of me. It all happens because I have good people that do good work and are good people. That’s what causes us to grow.”

GREENVILLE – Mike Baker and Midwest Auctioneers and Realty Inc. have announced the Greenville City Schools surplus auction will be held May 28, beginning at 4 p.m., in the Greenville High School Cafeteria. The auction will be conducted on site along with live internet bidding available via Proxibid. com. All items will sell to the highest bidder with no reserves or minimums. Some of the highlighted items offered to purchase will include commercial restaurant and kitchen equipment from the GHS cafeteria, Kubota compact utility tractor & mounted blade, wood lathe and other woodworking equip-

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GREENVILLE – After a brief hiatus, Richland Gardens, owned and operated by Edward and Karen Flora, is back in business providing a great selection of plants you won’t ﬁnd at big box stores, with quality at the forefront. “God has again blessed us with some very nice products to offer to our customers who we value, appreciate and enjoy serving,” Ed acknowledged. Striving to offer a wide array of annual and perennial plants for ﬂower beds and pots of all kinds, they also offer a good selection

of vegetable plants for the garden, all at reasonable prices. Plants available include roses, geraniums, petunias, marigolds, begonias, alyssum, impatiens, double impatiens, new guinea impatiens, ﬂox, snap dragons, lantana and hanging baskets. Vegetable plants available include broccoli, cauliﬂowers, cabbage, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, okra and eggplant. Additional varieties are also available for you to choose from Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. “We try to raise plants, that when our customer re-

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“We are a family operation and we enjoy sharing our knowledge with the public. We strive to offer our customers good service, advice when asked and help them ﬁnd the products that they want,” added Ed. “There are times that we may not have what they customer wants, but we do try to help them locate the speciﬁc product if possible.” Thanking their children and employees for their long hours of work and making it possible to have their vast array of products ready, Ed and Karen also give glory to God for his many blessings on their

Edward and Karen Flora have made Richland Gardens a family affair. (Stacie Ward photo)

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It’s time to get your canner gauge tested GREENVILLE – Are you planning to do some canning this year to take advantage of your garden produce? That means it’s time to get your home canning equipment in working order. OSU Extension, Darke County, will check dial type pressure canner gauges beginning on May 1 and continue through Sept. 30. There is a $5 charge for each gauge tested. You will need to bring your dial gauge into the ofﬁce and they will test it, or call you to pick it up after it has been tested. In addition, you will receive

the most recent materials available on home food preservation. Please bring your canner lid with the gauge attached to be tested. They will also check the gasket on your canner to make sure that, too, is in working order. OSU Extension, Darke County, is located at 603 Wagner Avenue, Greenville, on the north side of Edison State College. If you have any questions, call 548-5215. Remember, pressure canning is the only safe method of canning low acid vegetables, meats,

poultry and seafood. The 240° temperature required to preserve these foods safely can only be reached in a pressure canner. Canning is not the place for creativity. Use only scientiﬁcally tested recipes, instructions and recommendations for home preserving foods. Home food preservation is easy and safe, but only if you follow safe guidelines for each particular food you are canning. Freezing is a safe method to preserve any food, so when in doubt, freeze it.

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Mayor Michael Bowers signs a proclamation recognizing Better Hearing and Speech Month. Joining him for the signing were Kylie Knick and Ceil Hosfeld, of Beltone. (Ryan Berry photo)

Beltone celebrating GREENVILLE – Beltone, a leading innovator in hearing technology, is marking 75 years of providing the finest hearing instruments, by offering free, no-obligation hearing screenings and product savings. Beltone offers many state-of-the-art models that fit nearly every hearing loss type and budget. These hearing instruments are virtually invisible in the ear, deliver natural sound quality and reduce background noise for listening comfort. Founded in 1940, Beltone has pushed the boundaries of hearing technology with many revolutionary advances. Their latest device, the Beltone Legend, sets new standards for effortless hearing in difficult hearing environments, like noisy restaurants while being remarkably small, lightweight and comfortable. In addition, Beltone offers the industry’s most comprehensive aftercare program, called BelCare™. At no cost to the customer, BelCare™ offers free lifetime care for Beltone hearing aids, including complimentary annual hearing screenings and free hearing aid inspections with cleaning and repair at over 1,500 Beltone Hearing Care

Centers throughout North America. “Beltone has always been committed to improving people’s lives through cutting-edge technology and our exclusive lifetime care guarantee,” says Dr. Lucille Hosfeld, audiologist at Beltone Hearing & Audiology in Greenville, Ohio. “Helping people hear more effortlessly and naturally is what we love to do!” The family owned location has proudly been serving the Darke County community for 50 years! Local staff members are eager to help you and your loved ones. Beltone is proud to announce the addition of Kylie Knick, fourth year Doctor of Audiology Student. During the month of May, Beltone Hearing & Audiology will be celebrating Better Hearing and Speech Month. If you suspect that you or someone you know suffers from hearing loss, they urge you to have them come in on May 19-21, 1-4 p.m., for a free hearing screening and savings on the latest hearing aid technology. Bring a friend to meet the staff at Beltone. Call them at 5484242. For more information on Beltone, visit www. beltone.com.

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9th annual Bryan Cross Memorial Golf Outing held VERSAILLES – It was a beautiful, warm afternoon for the 9th annual Bryan Cross Memorial Golf Outing held April 14 at the Stillwater Golf Course near Versailles. Over 125 golfers participated in the event which is held each year to raise money for the Cross-Goldsmith Memorial Fund. This year’s beneﬁt raised $4,500 according to organizer Jake Cook. The Memorial Fund uses money raised from both the Bryan Cross and the Jeff Goldsmith golf outings to donate to local causes and charities. During the awards ceremony of the Bryan Cross Memorial Golf Outing, Cook presented several

donations on behalf of the Memorial Fund. A check for $2,000 each was presented to the families of Corynna Strawser and Kevin Force, $500 to the Zac Richards Memorial, $250 to the Lonnie Norris Memorial and $100 went to the Sting Baseball League. In addition to all the cash donations, the Cross-Goldsmith Memorial Fund presented 20 pies to the residents and staff of Rest Haven nursing home in Greenville. To make donations to the Memorial Fund of learn about upcoming events, contact Jake Cook at 937621-4728 or via email at wiladalcook@yahoo. com.

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ARCANUM – Arcanum Wayne Trail Historical Society announces May 7, 7 p.m., as their next membership meeting. They invite the public to their presentation of Linda Newbauer representing Garst Museum with Lowell Thomas and His Global Connections. Mrs. Newbauer wears many hats being an Arcanum High School graduate, local Arcanum Community resident, retired Darke Co. banker, Hospice volunteer, volunteer coordinator for Garst as well as docent and gallery volunteer and expert presenter on Darke County native Lowell Thomas. Lowell Thomas also wore many hats as well. He is remembered as the broadcaster of the CBS evening news on the radio as well as many other net-

works, he authored many books, world traveler and was often pictured riding an elephant, explorer as well being remembered as a war correspondent, an important job in relating the conditions to the public in a difﬁcult time for all in this country. After a being widowed from a long and happy marriage, he returned to his native roots of Darke County. In January of 1977 he married Arcanum area resident, Marianna Munn. They return to Pawling, New York to make their home and enjoyed the remainder of his life. Linda Newbauer does an outstanding job bringing this Darke County icon to life with her deep research, stories and pictures. This is a program not to be missed. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Correct Posture Month proclaimed GREENVILLE – Greenville Mayor Michael Bowers along with the American Chiropractic Association has proclaimed the month of May as Correct Posture Month. According to the proclamation issued by the Mayor, correct posture has a direct effect on spinal health. Correct posture and optimal spinal health make it possible for all organs of the body to function efﬁciently - a factor essential to proper growth and development. The proclamation further states, poor posture in our everyday activities can bring on or exacerbate pain and injury. Doctors of Chiropractic can reveal spinal problems brought on by poor posture and educate patients on how to prevent pain and injury. Correct posture – and as a result, optimal spinal health – assures our nation a more efﬁcient and productive population. The science of chiropractic and doctors of chiropractic have contributed greatly, to the better health of citizens by providing

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Teaming up to better care for athletes A Darke County parks volunteer demonstrates an exercise in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Barefoot Relay,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; one of 12 stations young visitors have to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;check offâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in order to get their Nature Day Passport stamped. Due to the weather, all stations planned for the outdoors were moved into the Shawnee Prairie Center and the Prairie House. (Bob Robinson photo)

honey. They also learned about the value of dandelions. You can draw with them, eat themâ&#x20AC;Ś their stems are even being used experimentally as rubber for tires. The beautiful Trout Lily (or Dog Tooth) is edible but not very tasty. Visitors learned about butterďŹ&#x201A;ies, rock painting, alien invaders (that will push out native plants), how to grow things, mammal peltsâ&#x20AC;Ś even healthy streams. Streams are classiďŹ ed by the types of organisms found in them. Group 1 organisms are sensitive to pollutants, Group 2 somewhat sensitive and Group 3 very tolerant. If Group 1 organisms are found, the stream is deemed healthy. Streams are typically tested three times a year. According to the parks volunteer, the last time she checked Darke County has healthy

Ron Gilbert, Darke County parks volunteer, and his corn snake wandered around Shawnee Prairie Center during Nature Day. Some, like Lizzie Gilbert, were content to touch the reptileâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s smooth skin but refused to hold the snake. (Bob Robinson photo)

streams. A booklet was provided noting the 12 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;stationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; each visitor must attend in order to get a prize when they were ďŹ nished. Creative rubber stamps used at the completion of each station were designed

by parks volunteer Tina White. The parks district had a native plant sale, and Chris Rowlands, Audubon Naturalist and entertainer performed for visitors halfway through the event.

RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wayne HealthCare has been supporting local high school athletes by providing sports physicals since 2012, but this year they are taking a big step in making sure these athletes get more than a basic physical. Wayne HealthCare is teaming up with Orthopedic Associates of SW Ohio and Family Health to offer comprehensive sports physicals. What is a comprehensive sports physical? Jim Beyke, PT, MPT, director of rehabilitation for Wayne Health Sports, explained this group will not only have doctors available for the physical, but behavioral health and dentistry will also be addressed. Nurses and rescue personnel will be available to assist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We

are trying to look at all angles,â&#x20AC;? said Beyke. He also noted many aspects of the comprehensive physical are now being required by the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Students in grades 7-12 at Greenville, Versailles and Ansonia Schools are invited to participate. The comprehensive physicals will be given at Family Health, 5735 Meeker Road, Greenville, on May 7 and 20, from 6-9 p.m. The cost is $10 (cash or check only) and pre-registration is required. If space is available, students from other county schools can participate. For more information, call 547-5714. Beyke expects nearly 300 athletes to have comprehensive physicals at this event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not only is this a great community service, but it allows us to give back to the schools that support us,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Edison, local business discuss needs, solutions BOB ROBINSON

ASSOCIATE EDITOR brobinson@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;The common theme â&#x20AC;&#x201C; pretty much from all of them â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is a need for soft skills,â&#x20AC;? said Chad Beanblossom, Executive Director of Edison Community College Darke County Center. Local employers are concerned about the interpersonal and other communication skills of the available workforceâ&#x20AC;Ś especially with the applicability of Edisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Core Values. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sort of like a boot camp for incumbent workers,â&#x20AC;? Beanblossom said. Employers want to develop supervisory skills within their employeesâ&#x20AC;Ś business communications, interpersonal skills and more. Edison professionals met with representatives from Darke County Economic Development, GTI, Midmark, Ramco and Whirlpool April 27 to discuss how the college can meet their needs, as well as those of other area businesses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The meeting went really well,â&#x20AC;? Beanblossom said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a great collaborative effort between business, industry and education.â&#x20AC;? Edisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Patti Ross, Director of Workforce Development Sales Lori Minnich, Dean of Business IT & Engineering Shirley Moore and Director of B&I (Business & Industry) Peggy Wiggins explained the variety of Edison options currently available from which local businesses can take advantage. Moore told the group

Wooden Spoon owner, Terri Buteau, serves breakfast to Judith Dianne Hawkey and Jerry Campbell.

Wooden Spoon offers more than a meal STACIE WARD

sward@earlybirdpaper.com

Representatives from four local employers, plus Darke County Economic Development, met with Edison Community College professionals to discuss the role Edison can play in meeting Workforce Development needs. (Bob Robinson photo)

many business needs already ďŹ t into a degree program at Edison, currently with 12 options in Engineering and Computer Information Technology. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the same time,â&#x20AC;? she added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we work with employees to customize for their needs.â&#x20AC;? Ross noted with Edisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Innovation Academy and engineering opportunities the possibilities are endless. Ross also said the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s switch from PSEOP and Dual Enrollment to CCP (College Credit Plus) gives all students an opportunity to earn 30 hours college credit per year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Edison will have 34 (high school) students getting Associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degrees,â&#x20AC;? she added. This is an opportunity for the businesses interested in offering internships to students. Jason Murphy, Sr., HR Manager at Whirlpool, said they compete with the military as well as other companies to get to high

school students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They will pay for an employeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s educationâ&#x20AC;Ś weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do it, too.â&#x20AC;? Lisa Wendel, Career Path Coordinator with Darke County Economic Development, said they are working to move high school students from a â&#x20AC;&#x153;save the worldâ&#x20AC;? educational attitude to a more practical one. One successful area so far, she said, is Manufacturing Day. Another is establishing an internship pilot program through Staffmark. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do all the training and paperwork; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working to set this up for six to eight kids.â&#x20AC;? Economic Developmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Training Coordinator John Heffner said Edison and Greenville City Schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Career Technology program are partnering to improve the number of options available to business. Edison will have access to some of the lab options while Career Tech

will have access to Edison classroom space. After noting Edison has pathways for all of its career programs, Ross added 87 percent of students at GHS are in a Career Tech pathway. She said this as a current trendâ&#x20AC;Ś â&#x20AC;&#x153;Students are not really excited about traditional college, but hands-on learning? They like that,â&#x20AC;? she said. Given an opportunity to think about their needs, and how Edison can help, company representatives came back to the need for soft skills; interpersonal skills for their next generation of supervisors. Beanblossom said this was a strong area where Edison can have an impact with its philosophy of education, to beneďŹ t the student and the community. Edisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Core Value approach includes communication, ethics, respect for learning, human diversity, critical thinking and teamwork.

GREENVILLE-Thanks to a special program through the Area Agency on Aging (AAA), Greenvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wooden Spoon Restaurant has been successfully serving free breakfast to qualifying senior citizens since September 2014. According to Veronica Harwell, Supervisor of Congregate Meal Program Sites at the AAA, The Wooden Spoon, located at 9690 US Route 127 North, is the only location in Darke County currently offering this program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are thrilled they agreed to take part in this program that is really so much more than just a free breakfast to our seniors,â&#x20AC;? said Harwell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about social interaction. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about getting out of the house and allowing them to socialize.â&#x20AC;? Available to all seniors age 60 and over once a basic informational form is completed, a $2 donation is suggested, but not required. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they have $2 to pay, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great. If they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ok. We want them to come anyways,â&#x20AC;? added Harwell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Also, if someone isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet 60 but has a spouse that is, they will

also qualify under this program.â&#x20AC;? Under the same umbrella as Meals on Wheels, Senior Resource Connectionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nutrition Program that delivers hot or frozen nutritionally balanced meals on a daily basis to eligible elderly and disabled individuals in 11 counties in the Miami Valley, the breakfast program is funded through grants from the AAA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), United Way and individual contributions and donations. The Wooden Spoon owner since 1995, Theresa Buteau, is excited to be the ďŹ rst Darke County location offering this to the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When a representative stopped in here and approached me, she said our restaurant would be ideal for this program. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy we tried it. The menu has 10 different options and overall itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been pretty successful,â&#x20AC;? she said. According to Harwell, the agency is always looking for additional sites to participate and is hitting the Darke County area especially hard. For area restaurants interested in learning more, contact Harwell at 937228-3663, ext. 131.

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DARKE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Auto team takes first Tickets available for Choir-O-Rama GREENVILLE – Congratulations to the 2015 Automotive Technology presenting team for earning first place in the category of transportation at the Career Pathways Showcase held in Columbus. Presenters Kelsey McClure, Dylan Kolb, and John Crowell have worked hard to earn first place at the state competition. This year’s project represents a team effort from students in the Greenville High School automotive technology program, with support from the school community and local business partnerships.

Kelsey McClure, Dylan Kolb and John Crowell will be heading to Louisville to compete in Nationals.

They will now present their project at Nationals in Louisville, Ky. the week of June 22.

MV celebrates Right to Read Week UNION CITY – Mississinawa Valley Elementary School (MVES) recently completed its Right to Read week. The theme for the week was “If You Give a Student a Book.’ MVES students began the week with a kickoff assembly featuring a classroom of students who were given Laura Numeroff books by their teacher, and a few characters from the books as well. Among the characters were the mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, the pig from If You Give a Pig a Pancake, and the dog from If You Give a Dog a Donut. Students were challenged to read each night and complete at least two written responses. Those who met this goal enjoyed a cookie and milk party. Students who completed more than two written responses were entered into a drawing to win a trip to Jay and Mary’s Book Center in Troy. In addition to the trip, each student received $20 to spend on books and enjoyed Marion’s Pizza for lunch! The following students’ names were drawn: 6th grade: Taylor Collins, Jerrod Teegarden and Zach Connor; 5th grade: Cammie Johns, Mattie Hiestand and Kaden Stewart; 4th grade: Sierra Grim, Pierce Daniels and Jude Connor; 3rd grade: Brenna Price, Makenna Guillozet and Kailyn Stahl; 2nd grade: Stephany de la Torre Barron, Emily Byram and Braden Wisner; 1st grade: Ethan Loy, Phoenix Mote and Josslynne

Thornhill; Kindergarten: Kayaa Mote, Kaylin Monticue and Adrian ValezquezMartin. During the week, students participated in the following dress up days: Monday-Beach Day, Tuesday-Crazy Socks Day, Wednesday-Pirate Day, Thursday-Favorite Book or Movie Character Day, and Friday-Spirit Day. Students also enjoyed reading at different stations on Monday and participated in a book reading switch on Wednesday. In addition to those activities, there were mystery readers on the announcements Monday-Thursday mornings that read different books by Laura Numeroff. The ﬁrst student to guess the mystery reader received a treat. All students were given bookmarks and pencils to go along with the week’s theme. The Right to Read committee would like to thank Diane Siefring’s class for making the reading station posters. Also to be recognized are the week’s mystery readers: Jim Atchley, Cy Hiestand, Beckie Burnett, and Doris Schweppe. Thank you to Amy Bihn and Stephanie Klingshirn for helping during the kickoff assembly skit. Last but deﬁnitely not least, a great big thank you goes out to Kim Berger and the rest of Mississinawa’s cafeteria staff for donating and preparing the milk, cookies, and mystery reader prizes. Mississinawa Valley’s Right to Read week was a huge success.

Arcanum DI teams advance to state ARCANUM – Arcanum Schools recently sent four teams to compete at the regional Destination Imagination tournament in Jackson Center. Destination Imagination is a team problem solving program where teams use their creativity, critical thinking skills and their own special talents to solve a team challenge. The Rising Stars team was managed by Tonya Baker with team members Elleigh Baker, Caleb Wiant, Elainah Nickol, Malachi Wright, Ava Moore, and Colton Quigney. This team of ﬁrst graders researched animals and their habitats to create a 3D environment with a new animal. Two teams competed in Feary Tales where students created their own version of a fairy tale for a character with a phobia. Manager Evette Paul worked with third and

fourth grades. Team members included Jacob Rice, Hannah Nickol, Caleb Hartman, Ashton Paul, Mollie Ericksen, Liam Chadwick and Carley Rieman. Charity Wright and Kristie Stump managed a team of fifth graders with Sam Poeppelman, Willie Brehm, Zeke Wright, Brennen Troutwine, Karr Stump, Jorie McDermott, and Ethan Reiman. The Wright team placed first and advanced to the state competition. The last team participated in the Improv Games. Their challenge was to create three improvisational skits given a one minute plan time and two minutes to perform. Elizabeth Pitzer managed the fifth grade team with Chad Pitzer, Ian Baker, Dan Albright, Jenson Whittaker, Tyler Huber, and Ryan Delk. The team placed first and advanced to state finals.

GREENVILLE - Tickets for the 2015 Greenville High School ChoirO-Rama “Best Day of My Life!” are now on sale. This GHS Tradition will be held May 16, 7:30 p.m. and May 17, 2 p.m. at St. Clair Memorial Hall. Reserve and general admission seats are available this year. Tickets for reserve seating may be purchased at the Greenville High School ticket booth from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or by contacting Katie Netzley at 670-0063 after 5 p.m. The price for presale reserve tickets is $6 each, or $7 at the door. Tickets for students are also available for $5 each. There are no refunds or exchanges. Additional sale locations are being added this year for convenience. The following locations will sell the general admission tickets only: Tim’s Mufﬂer Mart, 521 W. Third Street; The Flower Patch, 104 Rhoades Ave.; and the Darke County Welcome Center, 421 S. Broadway

2015 Wavaires

next to KitchenAid Experience. General admissions tickets for seating in the wings can be purchased in advance at these locations for $5 each. Performing in this annual event are The Wavaires, Collage, Concert Choir, Combined Choir, Men’s Choir, Girls Glee, Choraliers, senior ensem-

bles and various spotlights showcasing the talent at Greenville High School. A very special addition this year will be a combined performance by The Wavaires and GHS Jazz Scene, directed by J.R. Price. The event is directed by Mrs. Chelsea Whirledge with choreography by Brooke Jendrusik. The

choirs are accompanied by Judy Mills, and will feature Ron Asman on lights and Ben Hayes on sound. Be sure to ‘Like’ Greenville High School Vocal Music Boosters on Facebook to receive the latest news about Choir-O-Rama, and ways to support the vocal music program at GHS and other events.

Edison and GHS renew agreements GREENVILLE – Ofﬁcials from Edison Community College and Greenville High School recently renewed its four early college credit articulation agreements. According to these updated agreements, students in engineering, information technology, ﬁnancial services, and supply chain management can earn college credit for their work through Greenville High School’s Career-Tech Education program. Greenville teachers and Edison instructors work together to raise the level of high school students’ work to meet college standards and to award college credit to students who meet these standards. Greenville High School’s Career-Tech Education program, along with the new state-wide College Credit Plus program for academic subjects, provide excellent opportunities for high school students to get a jump-start on their college career. “These articulation agreements provide a huge opportunity to the students of Greenville Ca-

reer-Tech Education Center,” said Chad Beanblossom, Executive Director of the Darke County Center. “Credit earned through these articulations and College Credit Plus can amount to thousands of dollars in savings for students and their parents.” Replacing the PostSecondary Educational Opportunity Program (PSEOP) in fall semester of 2015, College Credit Plus offers a unique opportunity for students to enhance and further their educational and career objectives while still in high school. Students can earn college and high school credit concurrently, accelerating their college careers at no cost at Edison Community College. Credits are easily transferable to public and private universities nationwide. Edison’s Darke County Center is located at 601 Wagner Avenue in Greenville and offers a wide variety of courses along with quality student services. For more information, call 937-548-5546. The Darke County Center is open Monday through

GHS announces 2015 Prom Court GREENVILLE – The Greenville Senior High School held its Prom festivities this weekend. The school is pleased to announce its Prom Court. The Queen candidates are Jade Anthony, Alyssa Baumgardner, Natalie Es-

arey, Morgan Kiser, Chloe Lance and Ally Russell. King candidates include Kyle Brown, Jacob Butsch, Brennan Gettinger, Tyler Landis, Krutant Mehta and Adam Null. (Picture courtesy of Dick Brown)

Pictured are (Left) Jon McGreevey, Director of Business Services and Career Technology, Greenville City Schools and (Right) Chad Beanblossom, Executive Director of the Darke County Center, Edison Community College.

Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. “Edison’s Darke County Center is currently working on program options that can be completed entirely in Darke County, many of which align seamlessly with programs offered through Greenville Career-Tech Education Center,” added Beanblossom. Greenville High School’s Career-Tech

Education program provides students with 21st Century skills to further their education and/or enter the workforce. Students of the program learn through project-based and hands-on learning, have the opportunity to earn college credits and scholarships, and are provided job shadowing and other on-the-job experiences to prepare them for a successful future.

FM students compete at state competition GREENVILLE – Business students at Franklin Monroe High School, a satellite of Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC), attended the Business Professionals of America (BPA) State Leadership Conference recently. Students qualiﬁed for state competition by placing ﬁrst at Regional Competition in February. Austin Brown placed in the Top 10 in the Banking and Finance Contest. The Small Business

Management Team consisting of Nychelle Cool, Grace Fee, Kinsey Goins, and Danielle McVey placed in the Top 10 of their event. FM Business Instructor Carrie Wiant, stated “I am very proud of the students accomplishments at the state level since this is the ﬁrst time FM has had students in BPA. I am looking forward to seeing what these students will do next year in competition with their experience from this year.”

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Karlh McCallister Memorial Outing set GREENVILLE – Entries now are being accepted for the sixth Annual Karlh McCallister Golf Outing, 1 p.m., June 20, at the Turtle Creek Golf Course, 6545 US Route 36 East, Greenville. Proceeds from the event beneﬁt Bridges to College. “This has been a fun, successful event in the past,” said Marlise McCallister, who is coordinating the outing. “Last year, we had 96 golfers participate.” McCallister encouraged golfers to register early.

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putt. Additional reverse raffle tickets can be purchased for $10 each. “If someone is interested in participating, but doesn’t have a team, please contact me,” McCallister said. “We will put together teams.” The Karlh McCallister Golf Outing also is accepting corporate and hole sponsorships at this time. Hole sponsorships are $50 and corporate sponsorships are $100. This year they have added college teams to the sponsorships at $50 per college name. They are doing this to encourage the College Theme along with golf. 2015 Sponsorship forms are available online at the Bridges to College website. “We hope that golfers will come out to enjoy a fun day of golf, to honor the memory of Karlh McCallister, and to support Bridges to College,” McCallister said. Karlh McCallister, a Greenville businessman, was instrumental in starting Bridges to College, a non-profit organization that helps students go to college through educational programming, mentoring, and scholarships. To top off a fun day of golf, the reverse raffle drawing will be held, the elite raffle, and awards for the golf outing will then take place. For more information about the outing, contact Linda Hickerson at 5482084, or visit the Bridges to College website at www. bridges2college.org.

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Toledo Symphony Orchestra with Grammy nominated conductor Sara Jobin perform at St. Clair Memorial Hall April 25. (Clinton Randall photo)

Toledo Symphony performs at DCCA red carpet season ﬁnale BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Darke County Center for the Arts (DCCA) completed it’s 2014-15 season Saturday, April 25 with a special red carpet event in addition to a live performance by the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. The event, which was called “A DCCA Night at the Oscars”, featured a celebrity-style welcome complete with a red carpet, paparazzi, fashion and more. “DCCA would like to thank our sponsors and

patrons, as well everyone who helped make the event truly spectacular, it was a fantastic ﬁnale to a wonderful season,” Executive Director Andrea Jordan said. “From the moment you stepped through the doors of Memorial Hall, to the encore performance of the theme from E.T. the event was magical,” Jordan added. “Grammy nominated conductor, Sara Jobin and the Toledo Symphony Orchestra ﬁlled the Hall and transported the audience through the magic of music.” DCCA will kick off the

2015-2016 season with the summer fundraising event BBQ & Blues at Turtle Creek on July 17, featuring the Doug Hart Band. DCCA is looking forward to the 2015-2016 season VOICES, the season brochure and full line up will be available mid-May and tickets will go on sale July 1st. For more information, or to be added to the DCCA mailing list contact the DCCA ofﬁce at 937547-0908 or visit centerforarts.net. Special photos from the red carpet event can be found at facebook.com/ clintonrandall.

quarters. *Do sign a consent form. The artist may copy your driver’s license as well for their record keeping, which they have to make available for two years. * Do ask questions. If you are leery of something the artist is doing or saying, speak up! This is your skin that is about to be punctured with needles so ask questions. * Do watch the artist clean and disinfect the work area, equipment and the chair you will sit in. * Do watch the artist wash their hands with soap and water and put on new, unused gloves in front of you.

* Do watch the artist open the package of needles in front of you. The majority of needles now come in disposable packaging, pre-sterilized, so they will be in their own individual package. * Do make sure the artist never eats, drinks or smokes while performing your tattoo. No animals should be in the facility. * Do make sure you receive verbal and written aftercare instructions. *Please notify the health department of any concerns or questions you may have pertaining to the tattoo facility, 548-4196 ext. 205, Corrie Holthaus.

Think before you ink GREENVILLE – Tattoos have been growing in popularity. As tattooing has spread so has the associated health risk – skin infections, allergic reactions, and blood-borne diseases. Infections that can theoretically be transmitted by the use of unsterilized tattoo equipment or contaminated ink include surface infections of the skin, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, tuberculosis, and HIV. However, no person in the United States is reported to have contracted HIV via a commercially-applied tattooing process. Below is what you should look for before, during, and after you get a tattoo. * Do call your local health department before setting up an appointment to ensure that a tattoo business is licensed and has passed its’ latest inspection. A list of licensed facilities is included on the Health Department’s website at www.darkecountyhealth.org. * Do be aware of your surroundings. A tattoo facility cannot be in a home. If so, the facility must be separate from the living

Arcanum Library plans May events ARCANUM – Backyards are being gussied up for cookouts, gardens are being planted, baseball is underway, outdoor activities will ﬁll every weekend, and kids are looking forward to the end of the school year. The Arcanum Public Library reminds you of the

activities planned for May. May 4, is National Star Wars Day? Come see what books they have to offer for every age, and take home a Star Wars-themed movie to enjoy. A big event each year is the book sale at the library. They have lots of books, puzzles, and music CDs. This year the sale begins May 14 and runs through May 21. As a reminder, the Arcanum Public Library will be closed on May 25 for Memorial Day. The Summer Reading Program will be here before you know it. Be ready to register your child starting on June 1. They have lots of activities and programs already planned for a great summer of ﬁnding out that Every Hero Has a Story. The kick-off event – Superhero Math Show – will be on June 2, 10 a.m.

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Jim Buchy displays the tickets for the OSU vs. Penn State game that will be part of the live auction during Annie’s Star Spangled Gala.

OSU tickets donated to Star Spangled Gala GREENVILLE – The Garst Museum and the National Annie Oakley Center thanks Ohio Representative Jim Buchy for his donation of OSU vs. Penn State football tickets to Annie’s Star Spangled Gala. The tickets are for Oct. 17, and include parking passes. The tickets will be part of the live auction. You can view the many auction and rafﬂe prizes at https://www.flickr.com/ photos/garstmuseum/. Annie’s Star Spangled Gala will be held June 13. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at the Garst Museum. This is a fundraiser for the Garst Museum and The National Annie Oakley Center. Come and join in on this great evening of live and silent auctions, lots of fun rafﬂes, door prizes, and

light hors d’oeuvres. Event tickets are $15 per person in advance or $20 at the door and can be purchased by calling the Garst Museum. Reserve tables are available for groups of six or more. One of the raffles is Annie’s Star Spangled Raffle. Prizes include $1,000 cash, accommodations for a weekend Gatlinburg get-a-way donated by Tom & Cindy Scott/Tom Scott Seed Service, and the new Apple Watch Sport. Tickets for this raffle are available for $5 per chance by calling the Museum at 548-5250 or by contacting a board member. Winners need not be present to win. All funds raised at this event will benefit the Garst Museum.

Shown is 2014 Miss Chick Elizabeth White, of Greenville, and her court.

2015 Miss Chick applications accepted VERSAILLES – Versailles Poultry Days, Inc. is accepting applications for the 2015 Miss Chick Pageant. The contest, sponsored by Second National Bank and Versailles Poultry Days, Inc., will take place June 12 and 13, beginning with personal interviews on Friday and the onstage interview beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday in the old VHS High School Gymnasium, 459 S. Center St. After 63 years of celebrating vibrant, dynamic young women as part of the Poultry Days Festival, the Miss Chick pageant has earned its place as a rich community tradition. Members of the Miss Chick court promote the festival throughout their reign acting as ambassadors to the Ultimate Frisbee community that participates in the tournament held in conjunction with the festival and at several other local festivals. The court also participates in philanthropic events that raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Wounded Warrior Project. In addition to the honor of representing Poultry Days during their reign, the chosen Miss Chick will receive flowers, a plaque, a crown and $400 for herself; first runner-up will receive flowers, a plaque, and $200 for herself; and second runner-up will receive flowers, a plaque, and $150 for herself. This contest is open to all high school organiza-

tions (including athletic teams, clubs, band and musical), 4-H clubs, and businesses in Darke County and contiguous counties (Miami, Mercer, Montgomery, Shelby, Auglaize, Preble, Jay, Randolph and Wayne). A list of potential sponsors and contacts is available from the pageant chairpersons if contestants should require help in securing sponsorship. Contestants must be female, 16 years of age by the day of the contest, and no older than 19 years of age (limited to graduating high school seniors of the class of 2015). Early applicants will receive a discounted entry fee of $5 payable by the sponsor or contestant. The early application deadline for entries will be May 16. After this date contestants will be subject to a $10 entrance fee. Final deadline for entries is May 30. Anyone interested becoming involved as a sponsor or contestant should contact Amanda or Madelyn via misschick.vpd@ gmail.com. Contestants will be judged on the following basis: Appearance (25 percent); Clothing (25 percent); Poise – ability to speak and platform presence (25 percent); and Personal Interview (25 percent). For more information and the application, visit www.versaillespoultrydays.com or like their Facebook page, Miss Chick Versailles Poultry Days.

VERSAILLES – The Winery at Versailles, located on State Route 47 near Versailles, hosted its annual fundraising for charity event called the Adult Easter Egg Hunt on April 11, 6-8 p.m. with proceeds from the tickets sales and live auction items beneﬁting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County and non-perishable canned food donations to Grace Resurrection food pantries. The Versailles Winery has been a “Big” supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters in the past by donating gift items for their fundraiser events. “We are very excited and honored that they chose the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County as the charity for this event. The event was well organized and loads of fun” reports Big Brothers Big Sisters Executive Director Jennifer Bruns. There were many wonderful businesses that gave generously for the event that include: RBK Enterprise LLC from Wa-

pakoneta, Leslie Jones, Designfully Yours Debbie, Hannah’s Garden Center, Hittle’s Pontiac, Splash N Dash, Herron’s Herb Shoppe, Merle Norman, Maria Heitkamp, Theresa Nelson, BG’s, Tully’s Gastro Pub, Stillwater Golf Course, Kitchen Aide Experience, McBo’s, Hothead Burrito, Napa of Versailles, Jessica Francis, The Bread Of Life Store, Kaup Pharmacy, Kristi Kirnich, Lowes, Second National Bank, Greenville AutoZone, Rightway Foods, Wicked Pony Designs, Natures Reﬂections, Dave Knapp Ford, The Inn at Versailles, Winner’s Meats, and The Winery at Versailles. Locally, the two county agency served 498 children in Shelby and Darke County through its community-based and high school mentoring programs in 2014. At this time the agency has 13 children on a waiting list in need of a volunteer mentor. The donation from this fundraising event will not only

Big Brothers Big Sisters Executive Director Jennifer Bruns received a check from Carlena Pool, of the Winery at Versailles.

bring dollars to the local agency, but awareness of the need for volunteers as well as the services the programs offer “at risk” youth in the community. Big Brothers Big Sisters holds after-school programs at seven elementary schools in Shelby and Darke County, in which high school “Buddies” are matched with elementary students. Thanks to generous donations like that from The Versailles Winery matches in the two county area continue to grow and continue to enrich children. Big Brothers Big Sisters

of Shelby & Darke County, a United Way supported agency, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help children reach their full potential, which we do matching children with volunteers to develop and nurture quality relationships. The relationship is meant to guide each child towards becoming a confident, competent, and caring individual. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer may call the office at 492-7611, 547-9622 or log on to the agency website at www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org.

Physical fitness can help diabetics GREENVILLE – May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Being more physically active can provide many benefits including: lower blood pressure, decrease heart disease risks, improve energy and mood, help with digestion, improve blood sugar control, control weight, strengthen muscles and bones, lower stress, and help you sleep better. Physical activity can include walking, stretching, yoga, housework, gardening, dancing, swimming, biking, chair exercise, and so much more. Doing a physical activity once is not too hard. The hard part is making changes in your daily life so that you start moving more and keep moving as part of a daily routine. Try different exercises to find something that you enjoy. You can also obtain a pedometer to determine the number of steps that you are taking each day. The goal is 10,000 steps a day. Start out with your current steps and add to it. Remember to check with your doctor before starting an exercise program. Then chart your progress by keeping a workout log. Record the activity that you completed each day. You can also record your weight, blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol. In a few months go back and determine how much progress you made with your activity and

Sale supports Scentral Park GREENVILLE – The Darke County Friends of the Shelter will sponsor a Garage Sale on May 7 and 8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; and May 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 6026 Arcanum-Bearsmill Road, Greenville (1 mile south of the Mill, look for Freddie and the Animal Shelter banner). All proceeds will be used to maintain Scentral Park (dog park), south of the Animal Shelter on County Home Road, Greenville.

Kelly Martin earns honors NEW CONCORD – Kelly Martin, of Greenville, recently earned the James L. Smith Award in Mathematics and Distinguished Scholar Award, at Muskingum University’s Scholarship Recognition Day. She was also inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa honor society and Phi Kappa Phi honor society.

health indicators. You can try scheduling your workouts in a planner. Schedule which days you will exercise each week. You may decide to walk on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday this week. If you miss a day, reschedule exercise as you would any other appointment. Exercise can be very social, so having a commitment to meet a friend or family member at a certain place and time will make us more committed to exercise. Ask a friend or family member to help you exercise or have someone exercise with you. Having

someone to provide support and encouragement will help you to stay motivated and on track with your exercise. As a diabetic, exercise can help to improve your blood sugar. If you are interested in learning more about diabetes care, consider the educational opportunities offered by Wayne HealthCare in May. A Free Diabetes Wellness Program “Stress Management” will be discussed on May 12, 2015 at 2pm. Learn how stress can impact blood sugar, and techniques to help with stress management.

Comprehensive Diabetes Classes will be offered on May 4, 11, 18 and 26, 1-3 p.m. The classes will cover a wide range of topics to help you manage your diabetes. The cost to attend is $10 per class or $40 per monthly series. A Prediabetes Class will be offered on March 20, 10 a.m. to noon for a cost of $10. Pre-registration is required for these programs. You can also meet individually with the Certiﬁed Diabetes Educator if you prefer. To register for or learn more about a program, call 547-5750.

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Estate Sales

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate

Bank of America VS. Jeffrey Zumbrun, et al. No. 14CV00499

Fifth Third VS. Irene Looper, et al. No. 14CV00539

Towne Mortgage VS. Stacy Bennett, et al. No. 14CV00617

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, May 15, 2015, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the City of Greenville in Darke County to-wit:

Street Address: 424 Union Street Greenville, Ohio

Street Address: 8241 Zerber Rd Bradford, Ohio

Street Address: 5601 Sebring Warner Rd, Greenville, Ohio

Parcel Number: F27221227020612900

Parcel Number: A01040909000031000

Parcel Number: F24021101000030101

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

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $54,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $103,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

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

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate

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COMPLETE LAWNCARE Seasonal Cleanup. Mowing, mulching, edging, shrubs & more! Call John 937-548-0562 HELP WANTED Immediate opening for Diesel Mechanic, Brick Mason, Roofers, Heavy Equipment Operators, and Purchasing at Bruns Building & Development. Apply in person at 1429 Cranberry Road, St. Henry, OH 45883. EOE Part-time Dog Groomer. Will train. Must be good with animals. 937-5644870

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First Merchants VS. Connie Claywell, et al. No. 14CV00639

Second National VS. Dixie Copp, et al. No. 15CV00022

St Henry Bank VS. Marlay Price, et al. No. 14CV00350

Street Address: 322 Union City Elroy Rd Union City, Ohio

Street Address: 6683 Westfall Rd Greenville, Ohio

Parcel Number: H32011320000022000

Parcel Number: F24031029000033100

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $118,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

Street Address: 10587 Conover Rd Versailles, Ohio Parcel Number: T73031113000031200, T73031113000031700, T73031113000031800, and T73031113000031901

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

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff

4/26/15, 5/3/15, 5/10/15 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $400,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 4/26/15, 5/3/15, 5/10/15 3T

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General Information

The Sheriff is issued Orders of Sales from the Clerk of Courts Office. Sales are advertised in The Early Bird once every week for three consecutive weeks. The Sheriff’s Office does not mail or give away a list of properties or information about purchasing foreclosed property. The properties are not available for tour or inspection as the Sheriff’s Office does not have keys to any properties. Prior to the sale, most properties are appraised from the outside only. The property is sold “as is”, caveat emptor (let the buyer beware). The Sheriff’s office does not have information on liens or taxes. Real estate tax information can be found at the following web site: darkepropertymax.governmax.com real estate appraisal database. All sales are held in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building, 520 South Broadway, Greenville. All sales begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.

Bidding information

Bidding starts at two-thirds of the appraised value. Successful bidders must deposit 15% of the purchase price at the time of the sale. Personal check (proper ID, local check signed in our presence), cashier’s check or cash is accepted. The buyer will be required to sign a disclaimer that relieves the Sheriff and appraising agents of liabilities of hazards, or past due bills, as it it the responsibility of the buyer to look into these matters before the sale date. The unpaid balance of the purchase price must be paid at the confirmation of the sale, which is approximately 30 days after the date of sale.

More Information

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

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Local Company accepting resumes for a full time or part time entry level Receptionist/ General Office position. Duties would include answering multi-line phone system, computer work and light bookwork. Please send resumes to PO Box 67, Greenville, OH 45331, ATTN: Office Manager BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Flea Market & Craft Space Available for Farm Power of the Past, Darke County Fairgrounds, July 9-12. Call 692-5798 WANTED TO BUY BUYING VINTAGE 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 Cars/Trucks, running or not. To $500. Will PU. Starter/alt $4-$10. Alum rims, $10-$14. CAT converters $5-$120, 937-423-2703 or 937621-5809 WANTED Wanted: Used house trailers in good condition. Please call 937448-2974 Looking for roommate to split expenses. Please call 937-808-4087 LIVESTOCK Brown egg laying pullets. 937-526-4541 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!

THERAPIST needed Preble County / Eaton, Ohio Variable hours up to full-time Requirements Master’s degree in social science field with Ohio license of LSW/LISW or LPC/LPCC Knowledge/experience of addiction and detoxification services Job Description Therapist functions as member of team in planning, development, and delivery of outcome-effective treatment services. Therapist delivers clinical mental health and/ or alcohol and other drug (AoD) treatment services and case coordination to adults, adolescents, youth, and their families. Please send resume or make inquiry to: Marilyn Houser, MSM Director of Employee Services Samaritan Behavioral Health, Inc. mmhouser@premierhealth.com Office: 937-734-4327 Fax: 937-734-8256

PETS FREE KITTENS born 3/21/15. Gray male, gray & white female. 937-459-9588 FOR RENT In New Madison, 2 bedroom house. No pets, smoking or Metro. $575/mo. 996-6821

2 BR, 1.5 bath, W/D, c/a, stove. Deposit required. Greenville. 564-1125 Storage for personal and business use. Penske Truck Rentals. Call Greenville Stor and Lock. 548-1075, 5328 Michelle St. Willow Place Apartments - We’re better than ever! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Call 937316-8025 or 937-3168489. Equal Housing Opportunity. COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent. Great location on East Main St, high visibility. Call for more details, 548-5264 STORAGE FOR RENT, EATON OHIO. Metal Insulated Bays with Electric. 10x10 garage doors and walk in doors. Secured Storage. Outside Fenced in Storage. 15X30 bays and 15x45 bays available along with outside storage. Call 937-5481705 or 937-459-6981

Country home for lease. 1.5 story, 3 BR, 1.5 bath. 270-993-7312 2 BR apt located at 201-1/2 N. Main St., Palestine, OH. $300/ month. Call Pam at 547-0468 2 BR lower apt. Castine. $450/mo + deposit & utilities. No pets. 937678-2409 Small apt, non-smoking, no pets. Pitsburg. $535/mo + deposit. 937-692-5752 3 room upper apt., semi furnished, utilities furnished. No pets. 937548-5421 1 bedroom upstairs apt, total electric. 410 Central Ave, Greenville. No pets. Water furnished. Call Greenville 5485103 1 BR efficiency in Gnvl, furnished, includes utilities. No pets. $425/mo, $200 deposit + references. 937-417-5128 3 BR in Union City, OH. Gas heat, w/d hookup. $360. 937-547-6182 1 BR apt., 303 W. South, Arcanum; $385 mo includes water. No smoking. No pets. 6925183 2 BR apt w/garage, in Gnvl, central heat & air, W/D hookup. $475/mo + deposit. 548-8210

FOR RENT 2BR ½ double-N. end of Greenville. Gas heat / central A/C, 1 yr. lease. $585.00 per mo. No Metro/No Pets Call 548-6772

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

Dull Homestead Farm in Brookville, Ohio, is now accepting applications for summer employment. Applicants must be at least 14 years of age in 2015. For an application and more information, please visit dhidetasseling.com or call Robin or Mahala at (937) 833-3339 ext. 113. The Early Bird is seeking individuals for the following part-time positions: 1. Individual to work from 8 p.m. every Friday until approximately 4 a.m. Saturday strapping and stacking of newspaper bundles. Must be able to continuously lift up to 40 pounds. Mechanical background preferred, but not required. 2. Delivering newspaper bundles to the carriers in and around Darke County. Hours are from approximately 4 a.m. - 9 a.m. every Saturday. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and possess a clean driving record with proof of insurance. Both positions require dependability. We offer above average compensation and great work environment. The Early Bird is part of Brothers Publishing which is a EOE. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Applications are accepted at Brothers Publishing, The Early Bird & Bluebag Media located at 5312 Sebring-Warner Rd. Greenville or resumes may be sent to klfoutz@earlybirdpaper.com

POSITION OPENING

Water and Wastewater Plant Manager

The Village of Versailles is accepting resumes for the full time position of Water and Wastewater Plant Manager. Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Ohio Driver’s License. A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a Class B endorsement is preferred. Five years’ experience which evidences a comprehensive knowledge of water and sewer plant operations is desired. Candidate must possess an Ohio EPA Class II Water Supply License, and an Ohio EPA Class II Wastewater Works License. The hourly pay range for the position is $21.29 - $26.07. The beginning rate of compensation will be based on qualifications. Please submit resume to Rodd Hale, Village Administrator, Village of Versailles, 177 North Center Street, PO Box 288, Versailles, Ohio 45380. Resumes will be accepted through 4:00 p.m., May 12, 2015. The Village of Versailles is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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FOR RENT 1 BR apt, very nice, w/ appliances & w/d hookup. No pets or smoking. $385/mo. 126B W. Water St, Greenville. 937547-9871

EQUIPMENT Tiller - Troy Bilt Horse, 8HP Briggs & Stratton engine, overall great cond., battery, tines, tires. $800. 937-8845441

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER. 3BR house on 2 acres. Detached 2-car garage. 7930 Kniseley Rd. 717471-7230, NO SUNDAY CALLS

AUTOMOTIVE Moody Auto Sales, LLC, Dennis & Paula Moody, 111 E Canal, Ansonia. 2006 Cadillac Escalade, all the options. 2014 Chrysler Town & Country Touring, 19K mi, like new. 2000 International 4900 Dump Truck, aluminum bed, auto trans, w/snowplow & s/s saltbox. 2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4, 86,000 miles. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4, clean. 2013 Chevy Impala LTZ, sunroof, heated leather, 45,000 miles. 2009 Saturn Outlook AWD, heated leather, very nice. 2003 Honda Odyssey EXL, DVD, local trade. 2007 Toyota Camry, all the options, like new. 2013 Ford Explorer XLT, 4WD, heated leather seats, very nice. 2010 Ford F150 Supercrew 4x4, $22,900. 2007 Chevy Silverado, ext cab, 4x4, very clean. 2005 Ford F150, ext cab, 4x4, local trade. 2004 Honda Accord, 4 dr LX, local trade. www.MoodyAutoSales.com. 937-3376841

Beautiful large log home on 2.4 aces w/3 BRs, loft, pellet boiler, pond & much more. Located on SR 571 on the edge of Greenville. $309,000. Trump Realty 678-5687 for your personal showing For Sale: Ranch home on 1 acre, 3 BR, 1.5 bath, finished basement, deck, on SR 121 South. 548-4289 UPSTATE NY ABSOLUTE LAND LIQUIDATION! MAY 9TH! 19 Tracts from 3 to 35 acres starting at $12,900. Examples: 9 acres - $19,900; 20 acres - $29,900; 35 acres Farmhouse - $169,900. Foreclosures, estates, abandoned farms! Waterfront, trout streams, farmhouses, views! Clear title, 100% g’teed! Terms available! Call 888-7386994 to register or go to NewYorkLandandLakes. com

America’s #1 health and home care provider has just opened a new ofﬁce in Greenville Ohio. NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS We currently have these positions available: RN’s, LPN’s, STNA’s and CNA’s. We offer: Flexible hours Incentive programs Continued education programs Please apply online at: www.careersbyweb.com or contact Valeri Willis HR Coordinator at 937-291-5330

AUTOMOTIVE Sharp 2001 Corvette, low mileage, red ext, black interior, $19,000. 548-2223

RECREATIONAL 27 ft Wildcat 5th wheel camper w/12 ft slide out. Interior like new. Has a Super Glide Slide Back 2007 Eclipse $7995. 5th wheel hitch. $8000. 2006 G6 $5495. 2006 937-996-1715 Kia Optima $5495. 1999 Sea-Doo, 3 seater, 2005 Cobalt $4495. runs great, 2006 trailer. 2011 Hyundai Ac- Moving, must sell. $2400 cent $8995. 2004 OBO. 937-901-0077 Grand Prix $4995. MOTORCYCLES 2010 Milan $8995. 2005 Neon $3995. 2003 H.D. 100 Anniver2003 Focus, 5 speed sary Softail Deuce, exc. $2495. 2007 Hyundai cond. 15,000 miles, Elantra, 57,000 $7995. $9000. Call 997-3533 2003 Expedition 4x4 2002 Harley David$5995. 2005 Mariner son Softail Springer, 4x4 $6995. 2005 Es- awesome condition, cape 4x4 $5995. 2007 new tires front & back, Liberty $7495. 2012 chrome everywhere, Equinox $14,995. screaming eagle pipes, 2007 F-150 Crew 4x4 12,400 miles, $10,500. $15,995. 2007 Explor- 937-689-5869 er $8995. Buy – Sell HOUSEHOLD – Trade! COUNTRY AUTO SALES 548- Very nice used Rainbow vacuum sweeper. War1337 ranty. Call 548-0870

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Whirlpool refrigerator $275. Whirlpool stove $200. Frigidaire washer/ dryer, frt load $300. Upright freezer $150. Chest freezer $150. Lift chair $200. Hospital bed $200. Bedding: King, queen, full $75/ set. Headboard, frame, Serta matt/box $200. Leather recliner $150. 937-968-6804 New, warehouse liquidation, queen $169, king $219, full $149, twin $79 we deliver call 937-8845455

MISC. FOR SALE Marlin 917V bolt action .17 HMR rifle. 937-5645680

BEER & WINE MAKING Supplies. Orme Hardware, 210 S. Main, Arcanum, 692-8282 FURNACES $285 While Supplies Last. TUNS 1-877-473-8867 Professional SOUND SYSTEM Sales & Installation & Rental. Free quotes to your business, church or home for sound system updates & improvements. JBL, EAW, QSC, PEAVEY, CROWN. Bach to Rock Music 547-1970, email: bachtorock@earthlink. net. Also Renting sound systems for Weddings, Graduations, Business Meetings, or any other engagements!

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CIRCULAR DRIVE LEADS YOU TO YOUR LUXURY RESORT overlooking Greenville Creek! Custom Dale Rismiller home with over 5,300 sq. ft. of living space, including walk-out finished basement, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, fireplaces, pool, hot tub, creek side patio, bank barn and sitting on 18 acres. Home designed for panoramic views from the many decks and patio. Million dollar view and house to match! NEW LISTING! (111090) DRIVING HOME THROUGH THE TREES you can see the lights sparkling in this elegant 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath brick ranch. Secluded in its own forest glen, it offers a jenn-air range in a custom kitchen, formal dining room, family room with F/P, formal living room. You will enjoy the features in this custom built home. The new owner will enjoy the 32x36 additional garage with ½ bath and lots of built in cabinets with heat and air and an office upstairs. NEW LISTING! (111101) DOWNSIZING THIS BRICK RANCH HOME is for you. One owner home has been well maintained with many updates; new roof, central air, kitchen floor and counter tops. Family room offers a wood burning stove, living room bright with natural light. A 24x28 garage with electric and heat for storage of boat, camper, classic cars or handy man workshop. Home is wired for generator. Home offers lots of storage. This home has a lot to offer for the price. Call today! NEW LISTING! (111093) QUAINT COUNTRY HOME with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath but more than enough space in the utility area to add another bath. Workshop for dad when he wants to get out of the house. Also included on the property is a barn for storage, animals, or an outside getaway for kids. Definitely a must see! (110255) UNHAPPY WITH RENTING? Then make the smart move into a home of your own. Like this 3 bedroom, 1 bath country-comfort tradition. One car attached garage plus 30x12 storage building, all sitting on almost 1/2 acre lot with a place for a garden. New windows 2007. (109944) NICE RANCH HOME located on a quiet cul-de-sac. This 3 bed room 1 bath home currently rents for $475 a month and features a one car attached garage. (110382) DOWNSIZING…STILL WANT THE COUNTRY FEEL? Then here is the home for you! Nice brick 3 bedroom ranch with many updates throughout. A 24x24 workshop attached to the garage that will be sure to please the craftsmen in you. Along with a 16x32 metal pole barn and a 12x16 shed. The property offers well manicure landscaping with a 3 tier waterfalls and privacy in the large backyard. Call today for your personal tour. NEW PRICE! (110683) CUTE HOUSE WITH 3 BEDROOMS, enclosed front porch, open living/dining room, updated kitchen, and privacy fence. Detached 2-car garage has several closets and lots of storage space. (110998) BACK UP THE MOVING TRUCK, all the updates have been done. This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home has been completely remodeled! Offers new vinyl replacement windows, new metal roof and sheeting. New gutters, new entry doors, furnace, hot water heater and 200 amp electric breaker box. Brand new kitchen with island, all new flooring and interior freshly painted. Possession at closing! (110989) THE GOOD LIFE belongs to you in this sprawling 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths ranch home just 3 minutes from Greenville. A barn for livestock with 3 horse stalls. Also has a newer garage with workshop. (110913) 3 CAR GARAGE/WORKSHOP & this splendid 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home. With 3 bays, there is plenty of room. When you’re done, enjoy the crackling fire in the fireplace in the living room or supper in the country kitchen with newer cabinets. Your significant other will enjoy the sun desk off the one bedroom. They’re a lot of amenities in this home for the price. (110679)

Badgett joins SNB Board of Directors GREENVILLE – Second National Bank announced today the addition of Steven C. Badgett to its board of directors replac-

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3786 HICKORY DR. WAYNE LAKES Very nice, well maintained home in Wayne Lakes on 3 parcels with lake access. Home has 2 bedrooms possibly 3. Freshly painted with newer carpet, new gas fireplace insert, new water softener, 2 car 23 x 24 detached garage. Home is move- in ready. $79,900 8724 9819 ST. RT. 571, GREENVILLE “NEW PRICE $99,000” This property can be owner occupied with investment potential, Franklin Monroe Schools, for more information call Doug. 8712

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120 JEFFERSON, NEW MADISON Looking for that move-in ready home? This is it! Very private back yard with a pool, & privacy fence, for you to relax after a long day at the office. 208 JEFFERSON, NEW MADISON Looking to downsize or an investment property? This is it! Completely redone and ready to move in. Close to school, grocery & doctors’ offices.

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and will continue as secretary in addition to being a member of the board. Steve began his career at SNB in 1984 as the branch manager of SNB’s Fort Recovery Office and transferred to the Main Office in 2003. Badgett is currently the Executive Vice President and Senior Lender at Second National Bank. Badgett has been an active member of the Fort Recovery and Mercer County community through his association with the local Chamber, the Industrial Park, the Lion’s Club, church finance committee member, and as a volunteer member of Ambassador Park. Steve currently serves on the board of the Darke County Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Chamber’s legislative committee. He also serves as a member of the LET

The Right Choice 1400 Wagner Ave. Greenville, OH 45331

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DJ ROSE REALTY & ASSOCIATES

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COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR SALE! Over 2000 sq ft – retail space or possible auto sales location, warehouse, distribution center or service center. MLS #4387 110737 LOTS TO OFFER! Well-kept 2-ST vinyl sided home w/3 BR, 1½ BA. LRM, DRM & office. Large enclosed front porch. Patio deck. 14x20 detached garage. MLS 598923 #4393 IMMACULATE 1-ST home w/2 BR, LRM & DRM. All appliances including new washer & dryer stay. 2-car detached garage. Nice landscaped corner lot! MLS #4282 555816 PRICE REDUCED! 11+ Acres! Super 2-ST farm home w/3 BR, 2 BA. LRM & FRM. Newer roof, septic. 30x50 barn for animals, garage or workshop. MLS 608166 #4434 NEW LISTING! Attractive brick ranch w/3 BR, 2 BA. Hardwood floors under carpet in LRM, hall & BRs. 2-car attached garage. Fenced back yard with a 16x22 det. garage or workshop/storage area. MLS #4467 607990

NEW TO THE MARKET! 2799 BYRKET RD-GREENVILLE Tri Village SD, 3 BR 2 Bath Brick ranch with sunroom on wooded 1.2 acre lot. Call for details. 1310 NOTTINGHAM-GREENVILLE Looking for a 3 BR 1.5 bath Brick ranch home with private back yard, close to shopping and new school? Call to see the many updates this home offers. 448 MEDALLION-GREENVILLE 3 BR, 1.5 bath Brick ranch with Florida RM on cul-de-sac in Greenville.

SEARCHING FOR A NEW HOME? CALL TO TAKE A LOOK AT ONE OF THESE GREAT HOMES! 716 LYNWOOD–UNION CITY Spacious 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath brick on a cul-de-sac with LR, FR w/fireplace, 3 season sun room all for $74,900. 123 HILLVIEW – GREENVILLE Love a Tri-Level? Walk to the park from this 3BR, 1 ½ bath home. Many updates and move in ready. 110 W. 1ST ST. –ARCANUM 3 BR 2BA home full of charm & character. Updated kitchen and all appliances stay. Many updates in the last 2 years. A must see home. 5621 KRUCKEBERG RD – GREENVILLE Bright and roomy! This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath full basement home sets on 6 acres. A dream kitchen with all appliances plus a 2nd kitchen in the basement. Turn key ready. 4057 BEANBLOSSOM RD - GREENVILLE 4 to 5 Bedroom Tudor home on 4 well landscaped acres with 5 car garages. Call today to see the workmanship and quality that this home offers. 1303 Chippewa Dr. Greenville

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Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5322.02 and/or 5322.03, personal items belonging to Toby Jones, last known address 1190 Sanlor, West Milton, will be sold at public auction on Friday May 15, 10:00 A.M. at 138 N. High St., Bradford, OH. Items include a Goglo arcade machine, large open doll house, couch and a few other items.

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AUCTION Saturday – May 16th @ 9:30 AM 8528 OAKES ROAD – PITSBURG, OH 45358

Household/Furniture – Antiques/Primitives – Collectibles/Glassware – Garage/Tools HH/Furn: Baldwin mahogany grand piano w/bench; (3) piece matching living room suit; Handmade cherry TV cab; End tables; La-Z-Boy recliner; Upholstered glider side chair; Upholstered rocker; Console TV; Elec. lamps; Maple hall credenza & mirror set; Colonial style drop front secretary; Inhome elec. medical bed; Dining room table & chairs; Elna sewing machine w/cab.; Misc. sewing items; Canning jars & supplies; Cook books; Granite & porcelain ware; Craft books; Bedding; Handmade items; Antiq/Prim.: 3-corner cupboard; Display shelves; Round parlor table; Oak writing desk; Oak framed mirror; Square parlor table; Bamboo 3-corner shelf; CI/Wood school desk; Wood countertop radio; Ornate hall mirror; Burl front walnut dresser w/ handkerchief drawer; Victorian 3 drawer dresser w/ handkerchief drawers; (2) Cane rocking chairs; Gout stool; Oval mirror; Painted iron bed; Sewing rocker; (3) painted cabinets; Spinning wheel; Bamboo plant stand; Baby quilt; Coffee mill; Lg metal padlock; Tom Mix Big Little Book; 8-gal. Red Wing Crock dated 1918; 2-gal crock; 5-gal crock; CI Dutch oven; Egg scales; Meat grinder; Wood pulleys; Slaw cutter; Hay knife; Bow saw; Cow bell; Coin changer; Standing butter churn; Draw knife; Washboard; Porcelain top kitchen table; Wash tubs; Early milk cans; Lanterns; Crocks; Cream cans; Sad irons; Early childrens’ books; Pictures, plaques, & wall hangings; Collect/ Glassware:; Hobnail Fenton shoe, bowl, plate; Coca-Cola tray; 4-qt glass butter churn; Buggy foot warmer; Wuersch wall clock; Tin kerosene finger lamp; Nickel-plated Aladdin lamp w/shade; Painted chocolate pot; Fiesta pitcher; Blue glass decanter; Dark green depression glass S&P; Milk glass; Carnival glass; Glass milk bottle w/ metal lid; Glass fly catcher; Hand painted china; Alum. Roaster; Pyrex mixing bowls; Wicker baskets; Numerous pieces of CI, pottery, crockery, & glassware; Picture frames; Soda bottles – Hires, Pepsi, Coca-Cola; Garage/Tools: JD LA145 Lawnmower, 22 HP, OHV, hydrostatic w/350 hrs; 2009 5’x 8’ utility trailer; 12 ft metal john boat w/oars; 4HP Seahorse boat motor; Troy-built “Horse” roto-tiller; MTD 2-stage snow blower, 8 HP, 26”; Echo gas hedge trimmers; Homelite backpack leaf blower; Elec. sprayer & cart; Craftsman shop vac.; Craftsman 10” counter top drill press; Irwin drill bit set in wood case; Metal storage cab.; Air tank; Bench grinder; Floor jack; Socket set; Wood tool chest; New Craftsman recip. saw; Craftsman circ. saw; Pull behind seeder; Car ramps; Power buffer; Sump pump; Wheelbarrow; Kerosene heater; Woo step ladder; Live trap; Gas grill; Garden hose & reel; Push mower; Misc. tools & shop items; Outdoor & camping equip.; Fishing rods & equip.; Minn-Kota trolling motor; (2) women’s bicycles; girl’s bike w/training wheels; CI bird bath; Weslo 605S exercise bike; Wood croquet & shuffleboard set; Outdoor lawn furniture; many more items not listed. Terms: All items must be paid for & picked up day of auction. Accepted payment is cash, check w/ ID, and Master Card or Visa w/ an additional 3% clerking fee. Please visit www.midwest-auctioneers.com or www.auctionzip.com (ID: 12379) for more info & pictures.

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OBSERVING 40 YEARS IN BUSINESS IN 2015!

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INVESTMENT PROPERTY at 301-303 Green Street! 2 bedrooms each side; gas F/A heat; 2 car detached garage. $29,900. IN SOUTH END OF GREENVILLE this 2 bedroom, 1 bath home at 829 Harrison has finished basement with kitchen & bath; patio; enclosed porch and 2½ car detached garage! CORNER LOT! $92,700. IN UNION CITY this 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch at 543 N. Walnut has vinyl siding and vinyl windows; new floor coverings; 1 car detached garage. Mid 40’s. JUST EAST OF GREENVILLE are 8 acres M/L at 5988 Routzong Road! 2-story home has stone fireplace in living room; exposed logs in 2 upstairs bedrooms; oak staircase. PLUS barns! $199,900. 7 ACRES ZONED COMMERCIAL on Wagner Avenue across from LOWE’S! Can be divided! Call Jim for additional information! NORTHWEST OF GREENVILLE at 2858 Cox Road is a 2-story, 3 bedroom home with 1.7 acres M/L. Lots of updates! 2 car detached garage. Upper 70’s. APPROVED BUILDING LOT at corner of Bur Oak and Aspen! Improved with drilled well; trees; grass and sidewalks. Mid 30’s. 8 ACRES M/L with this 2-story home at 6975 Jaysville-St. Johns Road! Updates include new furnace and C/A; FULL finished basement; in-ground pool (think summer!); small barn. $219,000. IN THE PARK at 215 E. Harmon is a 3 bedroom ranch with vinyl siding and windows; freshly painted interior; new kitchen cabinets and granite counter top; enclosed front porch; carpeted breezeway; full basement w/wood-burning fireplace; 2 car attached garage. CORNER LOT! Mid 90’s.

AR 15 rifle; 5.56/223; hardly used. Sling, 3 mags, 750 rounds of 223 ammo. 937-5645680 Class CL 7260 Central Boiler Brand New Factory re-built, all accessories included. 764 gallon boiler. Great for shop or home. Call 937-548-1705 or 937459-6981 Snapper 21” self-propelled mower. Call 937547-3256 6.5 HP high wheel weed trimmer, runs good, instructions. 526-3738 Acorn Stairlifts. The AFFORDABLE solution to your stairs! **Limited time -$250 Off Your Stairlift Purchase!** Buy Direct & SAVE. Please call 1-800-4107127 for FREE DVD and brochure. Safe Step Walk-In Tub Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American Made. Installation Included. Call 1-800-906-3115 for $750 Off DAHLIA TUBORS. Blue ribbon quality.Bouquet size blooms. Locally grown. Stunning colors to choose from. Easy to grow. Full Sun. $3.00 ea. available at THE IVY LEAGUE, 517 S. Broadway, Greenville. Call 467-9953 or 5488759 for more info

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VHCC shows its Heart and Sole

GARAGE SALES ARCANUM/ PITSBURG 17 Meadowlawn; May 7-9 & 14-16; 8-? each day; Misc, some antiques, Christian books & CDs

6009 Grubbs-Rex Rd, Arcanum; Thur May 7, 9-5; Fri 8th, 9-3; Home decor, garment steamer, curtains, plant hangers, golf balls Multi Family Barn/Moving Sale. 253 SchnorfJones Rd, Laura. May 7-8, 9-5. May 9, 9-?; 2 dressers; queen sized bed frame; book shelves; clothing; shoes; home decor; scrapbooking; Cricut cartridges; decorative pillows; bedding; toys; bikes; drafting table; 16-5 pc china place setting; 6 other sales close by. HUGE 6-FAMILY. 294 Schnorf-Jones Rd, 2 miles south of 49. May 7-9, 9-5. Table & chairs; antique chairs; old window coffee table; brand new cabinets & mirrors; 12” Dewalt planer w/stand; tools; old lawn mower; 85 Chevy truck; household; home decor; name brand clothingyoung mens, juniors, ladies & 3-mo to 8 yrs boys; baked goods. 6 sales close by. Very clean organized sale. Don’t miss!

1724 Karr Rd, Arcanum; May 7-8, 9-5; May 9, 9-2; Very clean! Very organized. Clearing out to get ready to list house. FURNITURE, VINTAGE ITEMS, HOUSEHOLD, KIDS’ CLOTHING, LOTS OF MISC. Other garage sales IN OUR AREA 809 Red River-West Grove; May 7-8-9; 9-5; Snowblower, retro radio, lots of purses, old women’s magazines, Sorrento tableware, new Pampered Chef, cordless mini vac, apothecary bottles, uniquities, extremely nice boys’ clothes 1014, vintage sewing patterns, few antiques, free swimming pool pump/ ladder/screen, fresh cookies, & gobs more. 7 more sales in area 5935 Grubbs Rex Rd, Beechwood GC; May 7-8; 9-5; Large MultiFamily Sale; Twin racecar bed, sewing items, coolers, lamps, vintage desk, kerosene heaters, XL camo clothes, license plates, dog cage, turkey fryer, window a/c unit, cookbooks, HH items, kids’/jrs’/adults’ clothes & toys 303 W. South St.; May 7,8; 9-4. Household Porch Sale - Yellow antique sofa, Playmobil sets, toys, tools, housewares, Pack & Play.

HUGE PUBLIC AUCTION May 9th 8:30 am

11527 Reed Rd Versailles. O 45380 2 Auction Rings All Day ANTIQUES-TRAINS-TOYS Executive Furniture-NewPistols Bulk Candy/food-Jewelry Musical Instruments Industrial Items-Shop Tools Welders-grinders-blaster Machining Vises-Weld Wire 2003 Trailblazer-MowersFurniture-Midmark Cabinets TERMS- PICS & LISTING @ AUCTIONZIP.COM #3859

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ARCANUM/ PITSBURG 3972 St Rt 49 S.; May 14,15; 9-5. Multi-Family - Devotionals & Christian novels, 26” bike, Precious Moments Nativity, craft books & patterns, Christmas items, Dell Vista PC, Dyson sweeper, baby & kids items NB-5T, kitchen items, LP’s, Collectables, misc. BRADFORD/ GETTYSBURG Clearing the Attics: 8138 US Rt 36, Bradford; May 7-8, 8:30-5pm; May 9, 8:30-2pm; Large covered bridge picture, bentwood rocker (seat needs repair), collector dolls, weathered wood door, 5 shopping carts, baked goods, crafts, antiques, many books, much more. Everything must go! GREENVILLE 325 Plum St; May 7-8, 9-5; May 9, 9-noon; Moving Sale – Everything goes!

Huge Fishing Garage Sale; 108 Redbud Ct; May 7-10; 9-6 daily; Reels, rods, line, lures, tackle. Call Doug @ 417-1182 6192 Requarth Rd; May 14, 9-3; May 15, 9-2. Baby clothes; boys clothes 0-4T; girls clothes 0-9M; misc toys; knitting machine; exercise equipment; household goods 1165 Donald; RAIN OR SHINE. Wed-Thur, May 6-7; 9-4:30. Debbi’s huge sale! Toys, dolls, Barbies, pans, Pyrex, Tupperware, kitchen items, books, sewing supplies, holiday, home decor, collectibles, much more. Clean items. Bargains. All must go! DOWNSIZING SALE UNDER A TENT! 106 Canterbury Dr; May 7-9, 8-?; 18’ swimming pool holds 5500 gal of water, furniture, clothes, dishes, books, sewing supplies, air compressor, nail gun, 100’ hose, crosscut saws, bedding, crafts, Pex tools, canning jars.

REAL ESTATE AUCTION TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015

6:00 PM

1310 OAKTREE GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331 DIRECTIONS: Located in the North end of Greenville, take Wagner Avenue to Russ Road, then (WEST) to Oaktree. (Watch for auction signs)

This well kept One Story L-shaped Brick Ranch Home Features: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Large Updated Eat-in-Kitchen w/ Center Island, SS Microwave, and Garbage Disposal. Large Living Room, Enclosed Florida Style Room w/ 6 Person Inside Hot Tub, 2 Car Attached Garage w/ built in Storage Cabinets, Laundry Room, Hi-Efficiency Forced Air Gas Furnace with Central Air Conditioning. Chain Link Fenced Back Yard, 8’x12’ Hip Roof Storage Building, nicely landscaped. Don’t miss this well kept property!

Attend Open Houses - Inspect This Property Make Financial Arrangements Be Prepared to Buy on Auction Day

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SUN., MAY 3, 1:00 – 2:30 PM WED., MAY 6, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

And by appointment… Call: Kirby Lyons (937) 316-8400 Everett Hocker (937) 417-0748 Terms: $4,000.00 down on day of auction. Complete Balance Due Within 30 Days of Auction. Taxes will be figured short term pro-ration to closing. Possession 30 days from auction. Visa & MasterCard accepted w/ 3% clerking fee added.

DEBORAH KUHNLE SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF WAYNE D. COBLENTZ TRUST TRAVIS FLIEHMAN, ATTORNEY.

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

GREENVILLE Large 2-Family Sale! 117 Surrey Ln; May 7-8, 8a-5p; May 9, 8a12; Lots of misc

121 Royal Oak; May 6-7-8; 9-5; 3-Family; Glassware, dishes, gadgets, pans, Longaberger laundry basket, Cricket Machine & accessories, TV, Kuerig coffee pot, Visionware, band saw, wood lathe, Dremel tool, all-in-one tool, men’s, petites’, children’s clothes, handcrafted pens, many more items. Clean! 4th Annual Garage Sale; 6026 ArcanumBears Mill Rd, 1 mi S of Bears Mill; May 7-8, 9-5; May 9, 9-1; KitchenAid dishwasher 4-5 yrs old, exercise equipment, bakers rack, lamps, pet carrier, file cabinet, hunter green countertop, Boyd’s Bear Uptown Limited Edition, household items, much more! Look for the Animal Shelter banner & Freddie! All proceeds go toward Scentral Park Dog Park 6026 Arcanum-Bears Mill Rd, 1 mi S of Bears Mill; May 7-8, 9-5; May 9, 9-1; Big & Tall men’s clothes including 3 sport coats, ladies’ 2X & 3X clothes, misc fishing tackle, dog crates, desk, picture frames, Gazelle, lots of misc. Look for Freddie! 306 & 310 Marion Dr; May 7-8-9; 9-5; Baked goods, golf equipment, lots of new stuff, lots of furniture, clothes, lots of misc 136 Ark, May 6,7; 10-6. Furniture housefull clean & ready to go! Bdrm sets, sofa bed, oak Sellers table/6 chairs, large dining set, stair lift, Kenmore sewing machine, chairs, desks, tables, lamps & more. 6702 Arcanum-Bears Mill Rd (between Rt 36 & Requarth), May 7-9, 8-5. Vegetable & flower plants; scented geraniums; some greenhouse supplies; girls clothes 0-9 mo; boys clothes thru size 4; adult clothes; small tent; books; toys; lots of misc HUGE! 999 Sweitzer St, across from fairgrounds, held in building Rain/Shine; May 7-8-9; 9-?; Antiques, collectibles, primitives, Shabbychic painted dresser w/vanity, oak twin bookcase bed, range, stackable W/D, TV, new chandelier lights, 2x4 fluorescent drop ceiling lights, metal store shelves, wood office desk, 10 metal office stack chairs, employee lockers, store clothes rack, old porcelain sink, sheetmetal ductwork registers, furnace blowers, 1995 Ford van, Snapper riding mower, home decor, housewares, clothes. Clean items

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

Arcanum gives Principal’s Award

ARCANUM – The following students achieved the level of Principal’s Award (3.5-4.0 GPA) or Scholastic Honor (3.0-3.49 GPA) during the third nine-week grading period at Arcanum Elementary. Principal’s Award (Fourth Grade) – Tia Angle, Ian Ball, Charlie Barry, Riley Bevins, Reece Blinn, Katie Brown, Allison Brumbaugh, Ashlyn Burk, Paige Burrell, Christian Cantrell. Jaxson Christ, Grace Collins, Mollie Ericksen, Garrett Garno, Lauren Gower, Caleb Hartman, Shelby Haye, Bayleigh Hensley, Lani Hollinger, Nate Kessler, Claire Lemons, Jill Miller, Zoe Monnin, Amanda Morgan, Eain Parks, Crocket Parsons, Ashton Paul, Vahn Plessinger, Aiden Psczulkoski, Hannah Rademachir, Jacob Rayburn, Dominic Rhodehamel, Jacob Rice, Nick Sharritts, Owen Stephens, Carson Tegtmeyer, Kaitlyn Toy, John Trittschuh, Brookelyn Ullery, Brooklyn Venrick, Katie Weiss, Casey Willis, Quentin Wilson, Karson Wright, Nathan Wright Scholastic Honor (Fourth Grade) – Victoria Cave, Dominic Davis, Brycen Dean, Trenten Farmer, Kylee Freeman, Braelynn Garland, Miles Gordon, Lacy Hittle, Alaina Huffgarden, Lily Lindsey, Brooklyn Miras,

Connor Moores, Gavin Nicholson, Kaitlyn Ramey, Emily Riffell, Lillian Schwer, Olivia Shaffer, Gage Shiflet, Troy Thacker, Caden Thompson, Coleton Williams, Dakota Wooten.

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LOCATION: UPPER MIAMI VALLEY STORAGE, 415 SOUTH STREET, PIQUA, OHIO 45356 MID OHIO ACCEPTANCE 08 CHEV COBALT 03 INFINITI G3S 03 LINCOLN TOWN CAR 99 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 02 MITS LANCER 05 PONTIAC GRAND AM 04 CHEV BLAZER SECOND NATIONAL BANK 2010 CHEV COLORADO 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN GREENVILLE NATIONAL BANK *************FEATURING************* 2012 DODGE RAM CUMMINS DIESEL QUAD CAB 4X4 PICKUP TURBO 2006 PONTIAC G6 2003 FORD RANGER 2008 FORD TAURUS ADC 98 ISUZU RODEO97 MERCEDES C23 UNITY NATIONAL BANK 2008 VW JETTA ******************************************************* OTHERS AS TITLES BECOME AVAILABLE BAYMAN AUCTION SERVICE TERMS: CASH. NO PERSONAL CHECKS, CREDIT CARDS, BANK LETTERS OF CREDIT. PLEASE CALL WITH ANY QUESTIONS. VEHICLES MUST BE PAID FOR DAY OF SALE.

Anthony Bayman, Auctioneer 937-606-0536 • 937-773-5702

PUBLIC AUCTION

AUCTIONEERS: Mike Havenar - Rick Bair - Tony Bayman

DATE: Saturday, May 16, 2015 TIME: 9:30 a.m.

Location: Shelby County Fairgrounds, 700 Fair Rd., Sidney, Ohio Directions: Exit 90 off I-75 in Sidney, go east toward town 1 mile (Watch for signs) (Sale in livestock building on fairgrounds.) GUNS - DIE CAST CARS - VINTAGE TOYS DIE CAST & MISC: Approx. 80 Die Cast Cars, Trucks, Banks, Texaco, Coke, Wix Filters, Speedway. International Harvester, Craftsman, Mobile Oil, Snap-on. VINTAGE TOYS: Wyandotte Car Hauler, Wyandotte Fire Truck, Wyandotte Semi w/Box Trailer; Hough Pay Loader; Road Grader; Structo Steam Shovel & Firetruck; John Deere Tractor; Plow, Disc, & Loader in Original Boxes (50’s); Set of Oliver Implements (50’s); Allis Baler; John Deere Tractor, International Harvester Dozer; Hit & Miss Engine (Newer). APPROX. 188 GUNS: Colt, Winchester, Smith & Wessen, Browning, Ruger, Remington, Harrington & Richardson, High Standard, Thompson, Mossburg, Marlin, Savage, Dan Wesson, Springfield, Mausers, Black Powder, Ammo, 2 Gun Cabinets, Gun Safe. AUCTIONEER NOTE: This is one man’s lifetime collection. The family would like to offer it up for auction so someone else may enjoy the many items. All guns will be sold as-is. No warranty. 2 Rings. Saturday, doors open at 8:00 a.m. Security will be on grounds at all times. For gun listing, go to www.auctionzip.com (Auction #4544) or e-mail: mike@mlh56.com. TERMS: Cash or Check with Proper I.D. Not Responsible for Accidents. Any Statement Made Day of Sale Supercede Statements Hereon.

AUCTIONEERS MIKE HAVENAR - RICK BAIR - TONY BAYMAN 937 606-4743 “Have Gavel - Will Travel” www.auctionzip.com (Auctioneer #4544 & 6480

Ronnie Kaugher

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phen Winner finished first in his age group, VHCC Therapist Stephanie Goubeaux finished second in her age group, and Trina Winner finished third in her

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1370 Benden Way, Willow Place Apts A14; May 7-8; 9-5; Kid items, more. Come shop 4 mom VERSAILLES Large Multi Family Garage & Tent Sale; 548 E. Wood St; May 6, 4-8; May 7-8, 9-7; Nice clean clothes all sizes, books, VCR tapes, Lots of Misc & Household items. DON’T MISS THIS SALE!

GARAGE SALE Office: (937)316-8400

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

Weekly Auctions now featuring audio/video bidding. Convenience fee for on-line bidders only.

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Coen joins Garbig & Schmidt, LLC

Join Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs for their annual summer program.

Hooked on Fishing ready for summer G R E E N V I L L E (WAYNE LAKES) – Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs will hold its annual summer events on June 3, 10, 17, July 1, 8, 15 and 22. Children from 5-15 years of old are invited to join them in Wayne Lakes, just off State Route 121 on Iroquois Lane. The program is free with limited ﬁshing equip-

ment available. If you have your own, bring it. The Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs program teaches personal safety, responsibility, ﬁshing fundamentals and more. All children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the program. There is a limit of ﬁve children per adult. For more information, call 678-7864.

ARCANUM – Garbig & Schmidt, LLC of Arcanum, is pleased to announce Kristina M. Coen has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Ms. Coen received her law degree from University of Dayton School of Law in May 2011. While in law school, Kristina was a Presidential Scholarship Recipient and studied abroad at DePaul University at University College, Dublin, Ireland. Prior to joining Garbig & Schmidt, LLC, Ms. Coen practiced as a solo practioneer as The Law Office of Kristina M. Coen, Dayton. Ms. Coen is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Darke County Bar Association. Ms. Coen’s practice will have a specific emphasis on Family Law and Domestic Relations. Garbig & Schmidt, LLC will contin-

Pictured are committee members Dennis Baker and Ron Puterbaugh, Jenny Thacker representing Miami Valley Vending, Rodney Oda, committee member, Bill LaFramboise, GTI plant manager, and committee members Jean McLear and Marv Stammen.

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ue to serve clients in Darke County and the surrounding area in the general practice of law with emphasis in Estate Planning/ Decedent’s Estates, Real Estate, Business Matters, Litigation and Personal Injury/Wrongful Death.

Genealogy tools course NEW PARIS – Did you know Preble County District Library provides free access to many popular online genealogy research tools? If you’re looking to spruce up that family tree, learn how to use Ancestry, Fold3, Heritage Quest,

and World Vital Records. All you need is your library card! Join them May 13, 3:30 p.m. at the New Paris Branch, 115 N. Washington St., to learn about these powerful research tools. Call 456-5562 to register for the class.

GREENVILLE – Entries are now being accepted for the 19th annual OSU Scholarship Golf Outing that beneﬁts graduating Darke County high school seniors who will be attending The Ohio State University this fall. Assisting again in a major way with fundraising efforts for the third consecutive year is Greenville Technology, Inc., which is being recognized as a Scarlet Sponsor of the event. The Gray Sponsor is Miami Valley Vending and Jim’s Drive-in. You do not need to be an OSU graduate or have attended OSU to play. The format will be a four-per-

Thyme for Tea deadline GREENVILLE – May 6 is the $20 payment deadline for the Olde Thyme Gardeners Spring Tea and Luncheon. Jan Brady presents “What’s Underneath?” an entertaining program about the history of women’s under garments. The tea and catered luncheon are by reservation only at 11:30 a.m., May 16, at Shawnee Prairie Nature Center on State Route 502

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CAB 2WD, 4.8L V8, one owner, LS Trim, well equipped, red, 37,945 miles ...................................................................................................................$21,995 ...... $20,900 2010 CHEVY EQUINOX LT FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., brown, 87,187 miles ..............................................................................................................$15,995 ...... $14,500 2010 NISSAN CUBE FWD, 2.0L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., maroon, 111,359 miles .................$10,995 ........ $8,900 2009 CHEVY ½ TON REG. CAB LT 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, one owner, loaded, like new, black, 12,172 miles ................................................................................................................$25,995 ...... $24,500 2009 CHEVY TRAVERSE LS FWD, 3.6L V6, one owner, all power, very nice, silver, 75,251 miles ................................................................................................................$14,995 ...... $13,500 2007 CHEVY SILVERADO EXT. 1500 4X4, 5.3L V8, auto, all power, white, Z71 pack, very nice,141,363 miles..............................................................................$12,995 ...... $11,900 2007 CHEVY ½ TON SUBURBAN LT 4X4, 5.3L V8, loaded, exc. cond., white, 67,837 miles ................................................................................................................$24,995 ...... $23,500 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 4WD, 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 84,446 miles ...................................................................................................................$8,995 ........ $7,500 2005 GMC CANYON SLE, REG. CAB 4X4 P.U., 3.5L 5 cyl., all power, one owner, exc. cond,. black, 174,413 miles ..............................................................................................................$10,995 ........ $9,500 2004 CHEVY SILVERADO ¾ TON EXT. CAB 2WD, P.U., 6.0L V8, auto, air, good cond., white, 283,613 miles ................................................................................................................$6,995 ........ $5,500 2002 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT EXT. CAB 4WD P.U., 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, exc. cond., white, 101,500 miles ...........................................................................................$10,995 ........ $9,500 2002 CHEVY VENTURE LS VAN, 3.4L V6, loaded, good cond., blue, 185,647 miles .................................................................................................................$4,995 ........ $2,900 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT 2WD, 4 dr., one owner, cloth seats, loaded, exc. cond., beige, 142,478 miles .............................................................................................$9,995 ........ $8,900 2000 DODGE CARAVAN SE, 3.3L V6, all power, good cond., beige, 232,067 miles ...............................................................................................................$2,995 ........ $1,500 2000 CHEVY ½ TON EXT. 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Head Start filling spots for this fall GREENVILLE – Kids Learning Place is now taking applications and filling the limited number of spots for the Head Start preschool classrooms in Darke County for fall 2015. Head Start is a federal funded, high-quality preschool program for children between three to five years old. The program is no cost to the families that meet eligibility with limited income, foster children, children who live with homeless families or children who have a disability or special need. They want to help your kids be ready for kindergarten. Every child needs a variety of learning experiences before starting school; they achieve this in Head Start preschool by providing a positive education experience that includes: * Experienced teachers with degrees in every classroom * Half day preschool in classrooms or through

Program on cardinals set

GREENVILLE – Join Darke County Parks Naturalist Mandy Martin for an evening program celebrating the Northern Cardinal. It is always a treat to see the brightly colored male Cardinal no matter the season. Mark your calendar for a natural history program featuring this special bird on May 11, 7 p.m. This free program will be held at Shawnee Prairie Preserve Nature Center. Please pre-register by calling Darke County Parks at 548-0165 or info@darkecountyparks.org.

home base visits * Safe and friendly environments where children are eager to learn * Teaching plans that match school readiness and how children learn and develop Their centers in Greenville, Bradford, and Union City are the only child care programs in Darke County that are recognized in Ohio’s “Step Up to Quality” program with either a 3 or 4 star award for quality from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. For more information about Head Start and Kids Learning Place call our toll free number 1-866-6274557; in Greenville call 548-9899, in Union City call 968-5273 and in Bradford call 448-2811 extension 1215. Visit www.kidslearningplace.org or “like” our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/kidslearningplace.

Time Line Band at CADC event

GREENVILLE – Time Line Band will perform at the Cancer Association of Darke County’s Monte Carlo fundraiser on May 8 at the VFW on Ohio Street in Greenville. The event will be held 6-9:30 p.m. The cost is $10 and there will be food, door prizes, raffles, games, etc. Four Dayton Dragon tickets and VIP parking will be given away. The proceeds will go to Cancer Association of Darke County and will be used to help Darke County cancer patients in their fight against a very difficult illness. Call Christine at 5489960 for any questions.

Blacksmith Basics taught GREENVILLE – Are you interested in learning the age old art of Blacksmithing? Pre-register for Darke County Parks’ educational class that will work closely with their Master Blacksmith. The beginner class will be held May 9, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Blacksmith

Shop at Shawnee Prairie Preserve. Each participant will have a hands-on experience creating a project start to ﬁnish. The fee for the class is $25. All students will be making an ‘S’ hook to take home! Call the Nature Center at 548-0165 to register.

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Ansonia plans community garage sales

ANSONIA – The Ansonia Community Garage sales will be June 4-6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can have your sale listed on the map with a $3 registration fee. The fee can be mailed to Betty Burnﬁeld, PO Box 758, Ansonia, Ohio 45303. It can also be dropped in the water department drop box along with the address of the sale in an envelope marked COMMUNITY SALES. You may list only three items. The deadline to be placed on map is May 28; no exceptions. Maps will be available at most area businesses and city building by June 3. If you have any questions, contact Betty Burnﬁeld, 337-4883.

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gatt, Brennan Hoggatt, Christina Sowinski and Chloe Garn, all on piano. The President’s Awards were given to Angel Avilez and Tanner Perkins for taiko and percussion duo; Kalam Denney, Sylaris Denney, Naomi Hathaway (both for piano and vocal), Brooklynn Seubert and Alexa Gaona. Participation awards were given to Josie Deaton, Madi Townsend and Elliott Seubert. In the sixth through eighth grade category, the following won awards: Reagan Hoggatt won the Mayor’s Trophy and Top Pianist, Ben Philiposian won Top Instrumental and Madison Moore won Top Vocalist. Cecilian Awards were given to Nicholas Rios, Mackenzie Hamilton,

The fifth grade and under category winners are (front row) Sylaris Denney, McKenna Guillozet, Kalam Denney, Krista Miller, Brennan Hoggatt, Brooklynn Seubert, (middle row) Christina Sowinski, Chloe Garn, Cammi Johns, Finnley Greene, (back row) Alexa Gaona, Naomi Hathaway, Braydon Hoggatt, Tanner Perkins and Angel Avilez.

Maria Ojeda and Gabby Rammel. In the high school division, the Mayor’s Trophy went to Mariah Hannon, Top Instrumental was given to Josiah Phi-

liposian and Top Vocalist went to JJ Howard. Cecilian Awards were given to William Cozart, Amber Flora and Mariah Hannon.

Concerned Citizens meet

WINCHESTER, IND. – Concerned Citizens of Randolph County is holding the eighth meeting in a series of town hall style meetings. The purpose of these monthly meetings is to learn what is currently happening at the local and state levels of

government and how this affects your wallet and daily lives. Program moderator is local attorney Dale Arnett. The program includes a Question and Answer segment to address your concerns. The meeting will discuss Drugs

and Addictions (part 3) and will be held May 4, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), at Freedom Life Church, East Greenville Pike, Winchester, Ind. The speaker is Lisa Suttle, Service Line Director, Behavioral Health from Reid Hospital.

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