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KitchenAid celebrates completion of $40 million expansion GREENVILLE – The common theme from corporate and state and local elected officials during the ribbon cutting for Greenville KitchenAid’s expansion pointed to employees, community and brand. The company invested $40 million into the 218,000 sq. ft. expansion. Jeff Fettig, chairman and CEO of Whirlpool, explained there is a lot of talk in the country and state about creating jobs and reinvesting in America. “We never quit investing in America,” he said. In the past five years the company has invested $1.4 billion in U.S. operations – new products and equipment. Fettig explained Whirlpool/KitchenAid has five of their nine U.S. factories in Ohio. “They are in Ohio for a good reason. We think Ohio is the center of universe in the terms of appliance manufacturing for all of North America,”

he said. He made an exception for KitchenAid in Greenville, “It is the center of the universe for our global productions.” Dave Elliott, KitchenAid general manager, said everything Whirlpool and KitchenAid produces is compared to the stand mixer. The look and feel of new products must line-up with the look and feel of the stand mixer. Speaking directly to the plant’s employees, Elliott added, “What you do is the gold standard for the entire line.” Elliott praised plant manager Ken Hossler for making the expansion a testament of what teamwork can deliver. He said the project was on cost, on schedule and it didn’t disrupt the day-to-day operations. In fact, the Greenville plant was able to produce another record year. While trucks were dumping 7,200 cubic yards of concrete, and workers were putting 222,000 pounds of rebar into place, installing 1/4-mile of precast panels or laying 5,500 tons of as-

GREENVILLE – At the May 3 meeting of Greenville City Council, the administration announced it will soon be losing one of its longtime firefighters. Assistant Chief David McDermitt announced he will be retiring at the end of June. McDermitt has witnessed everything from minor fender benders to deadly fires in his career as a fireman and has held onto a firm belief that educating local residents on safety can make a difference. He has served Greenville for 25 years and has been a firefighter for 32 years, having started in Verona before moving onto Eaton. McDermitt earned a promotion to captain in 2001 and a year later was named the assistant fire chief.

In 2015, McDermitt earned the Fire Official of the Year Award from the Ohio Building Officials Association. In addition to serving the residents of Greenville, the firefighter has also been president of the Southwest Ohio Fire Safety Council. This is an organization of code enforcement officials that study code and make safety recommendations, when needed. As part of his duties as assistant fire chief, McDermitt is responsible for visiting local businesses and ensuring they are compliant with fire codes. The two things the longtime firefighter said he is most proud of accomplishing are that he never had a serious injury and the work he has done with code enforcement.

RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

Asst. Chief McDermitt tells city he’s retiring

Early Bird/Bluebag asks for grad photos GREENVILLE – Do you have a child or grandchild that will graduate this year from high school or college? The Early Bird and Bluebag Media would like to recognize them for their outstanding achievement. A special edition, Presenting the Class of 2016, featuring this year’s graduates will be published on May 22. There is no cost to send

in your picture along with the student’s name, school and parents’ names. The deadline for entries is May 16, 5 p.m. Pictures and information can be dropped off at The Early Bird ofﬁce, 5312 Sebring Warner Road, Greenville, or by email to editor@earlybirdpaper.com. Please put “Graduate” in the subject line.

Three of the company’s longest serving employees, Carl Gilpin (43 years), Rick Robbins (43 years) and Mike Sharp (39 years) helped cut the ribbon on the 218,000 sq. ft. expansion.

phalt, the employees inside the plant were continuing to produce quality products. KitchenAid is proud to continue to be less than one percent below defective grade. Local and state ofﬁcials also praised KitchenAid and Whirlpool for their commitment to Greenville. Mayor Mike Bowers said, “For 70 years, KitchenAid has been woven into the fabric of Greenville, Ohio. I’ve been fortunate for the last eight years to be involved in some of the other expansion pieces.” Those other expansions have included the 385,000 sq. ft.

warehouse and bringing the hand mixer back from China. Kristi Tanner of Jobs Ohio told employees, as a mother, she knows what having the products they build in her home means, “You literally bring joy into homes across Ohio. You are making memories.” Senators Keith Faber and Bill Beagle praised the workers and company for believing in Ohio and believing in the Greenville community. Representative Jim Buchy said he was six-years-old when production of the stand mixer began in Greenville, but

remembers the hoopla. He is thrilled that the loyalty local residents and workers have given KitchenAid has been reciprocal. Fettig reminded plant workers that when he came to Whirlpool 35 years ago, the company was selling less than 300,000 stand mixers. Nearly halfway through his tenure they hit the one million mark. Twelve years later the company was producing two million stand mixers. Elliott added, in 2016, four years after they hit the two million milestone, Greenville plant employees have an opportunity to hit the

three million stand mixers in one year. They are currently on pace to make 2.8 or 2.9 million mixers. After unveiling KitchenAid’s newest blender line produced at the Greenville plant a month ago, Elliott is looking toward the future, “I believe these products are the reason that in a few short years we’ll be here again expanding this factory.” In addition to the stand and hand mixer, the Greenville plant also produces the soda stream and two blender models.

Erwin breaks ground for new truck stop SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Dirt was turned Thursday, May 5 during a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of a new truck stop located in the South Industrial Park on State Route 49, just south of Greenville. The EB Fuel Stop is set to open in September or October, said Mike Erwin, who along with his brother Marc operates Erwin Brothers Trucking of Ansonia. The Erwins finalized the purchase of the 20-acre property at the corner of State Route 49 and U.S. 127 from the county earlier this year. “The EB truck stop facility is a much needed facility for the area,” said Darke County Commissioner chair Mike Stegall. “It will spur a lot of growth. The Erwin brothers have been great to work with.” The 24-hour full-service truck stop will include five fuel pumps for semis and five for automobiles, Mike Erwin said, as well as a convenience store. “They (Erwins) are currently looking for someone who would like to run

Gathering for a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, May 5 at the new EB Fuel Stop at the corner of State Route 49 and U.S. 127 were, from left to right, county commissioner Mike Rhoades, Ken Erwin, county commissioner Diane Delaplane, Jim Poeppleman, Marilyn Erwin, Mike Erwin, Craig Mescher, Jim Burn, builder, Kent Meyers, Marc Erwin, Jim Atchley, and county commissioner Mike Stegall. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

a restaurant at the facility,” Stegall said. Plans call for construction to begin later this month with Jim Burns as the builder. According to Mike Erwin, the fuel stop will employ 20-plus workers when it opens this coming fall. The Erwin Brothers Trucking was established in 1999 in Ansonia. In 2012, the company added

a satellite ofﬁce in Crawfordsville, Ind. Construction also is beginning next to Green-

ville’s EB Fuel Stop site for a new Ohio Department of Transportation facility.

CADC Monte Carlo Night GREENVILLE – The Cancer Association of Darke County will host its Monte Carlo Night on May 13, 6-10 p.m., at the VFW, N. Ohio St., Greenville. Public is invited to an eve-

ning of food and fun. The cost is $10 and includes lots of games, door prizes, silent auction and more. Proceeds beneﬁt local cancer patients.

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Father incarcerated for child endangerment Child Abuse

On April 30, police were called to the 300 block of Markwith Avenue in reference to a welfare check on four juveniles. Upon arrival, an ofﬁcer made contact with four children, ages 2, 4, 6, and 7. They advised police their father was asleep and would not wake up. The ofﬁcer made entry into the residence and noticed a

large amount of trash on the kitchen floor that had been stepped on numerous times. The officer walked into the living room and observed numerous beer cans all over the floor. He then went to a bedroom, where he found Larry Feaser lying on an air mattress on the floor. The officer tried waking Feaser up, calling his name several times while shaking him.

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Feaser would not wake up. The officer used his knuckle and rubbed the sternum of Feaser to get him to respond. After about five minutes, he finally opened his eyes. Feaser was told a complaint had been called in about his children trying to set stuff on fire outside. He got up from the mattress but as he was standing, he almost fell back down. Feaser told the officer he was OK and did not need the squad. As he was speaking, the officer noticed a very strong odor of alcohol. Feaser admitted to drinking all day and that he had been with the children all day, since the mother moved out due to a domestic dispute on April 29. The officer then contacted the mother, and told her to pick up the children, since they were not old enough to care for themselves. The mother advised she did not have any place to go with the children because she was staying with a friend and could not take them there. The mother was then given a voucher from the police department for a local motel for the night and was advised to address the situation the following morning. Children protective services were notified of the situation. Feaser was charged with child endangering. On May 1, police again were called to Markwith Avenue area regarding the dispute between the mother of the previously mentioned children, and a neighbor. Police spoke with the mother in the 300 block of Riffle Avenue and she stated she went to the Markwith residence because her daughter called saying her father, Larry Feaser would not wake up again. When the mother of the children arrived on the scene she was approached by a neighbor about the situation involving the four children. Feaser also got involved in the argument, telling the neighbor to punch his wife. The neighbor was questioned and admitted she did have words with the mother, but denied making threats. The neighbor said the kids came to her residence and

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told her the boys were lighting things on fire again. She showed officers a Q-tip that was burned on the end. The neighbor said she went with the children back to their home, where she saw Feaser asleep in the corner of the room. He finally woke up and the neighbor told him what was going on with the kids. While officers were talking with the neighbor, Feaser came outside. The officer walked over to him and asked him what was going on with the kids. Feaser told the officer that he thought this “was all funny.” The officer asked him why he thought it was funny that his kids were lighting things on fire and were outside without supervision and he chuckled and told the officer he thought the whole thing was funny because people were always trying to get him in trouble. While talking with Feaser, the officer could smell the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person and realized he was intoxicated. Feaser was arrested for child endangerment and transported to the Greenville Police station and then to the Mercer County Jail. The children were left in care of their mother.

found he did not have a prescription. He then told officers that the pills belonged to his mother and that she gave them to him because he has headaches. There were 13 pills inside the container. An online drug identifier confirmed the pills were Tramadol, which is a schedule IV controlled substance. It was determined the defendant was under several suspensions, with one of being a court suspension stemming from a hit/ skip/leaving the scene conviction. The defendant was issued a citation for driving under suspension, speed and drug abuse, and released from the scene. The drugs and paraphernalia were seized and transported to the police department where it was placed into evidence. Overdose

On April 25, ofﬁcers and rescue were called to the 300 block of East Fifth Street in reference to a subject passed out and not responsive from a drug overdose. Other victims were found on arrival.

The subjects were identified as Edward Davis, William Bush and Jacob Henderson. Charges were pending. On April 30, an officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Anderson Avenue on a possible drug overdose. Upon arrival, squad members were already in the upstairs bedroom of the residence. The victim, Joe Buckley had been given Narcan and was just starting to be responsive. Buckley stated that he was asleep, but also advised that he had taken two trazodone just a short time earlier. There were four white pills on the night stand next to the bed. Buckley told police that the pills were trazodone and they belonged to him. He told officers he had a prescription for the medication, but had thrown the bottle in the trash. He was transported to the hospital. The pills were seized and placed into property and will be sent to the lab for analysis. Officers are checking to see if Buckley has a prescription for the medication.

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On May 1, an officer conducted a traffic stop on North Broadway for speeding. The driver (not named in the report) was leaning and reaching to his right, attempting to conceal something, according to the report. When the officer began speaking with the defendant, he began crying and stated he was tired of getting into trouble. The defendant told officers that his operator’s license had been suspended. The officer detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. At first, the defendant denied there was marijuana inside the car, but later admitted to there being a “bowl” inside the glove box. The defendant reached into the glove box and retrieved a blue glass pipe “bowl” with burned residue inside that had the odor and appearance of marijuana. The vehicle the defendant was driving was registered to a friend of the defendant and the defendant said he had no way to get in touch with the friend. The police officer requested the next available towing company to respond to the scene to remove the vehicle. Another officer arrived on the scene and assisted in conducting an inventory of the car as well as a probable cause search of the vehicle in order to prepare the vehicle to be towed. A clear bag was found in the glove box that contained several types of drug paraphernalia items as well as a partially opened cigarette box. An officer reported he could see white oblong pills with markings on them inside the box. The defendant stated the pills were Tramadol 50s and that he had a prescription for them. The officer informed the defendant that he could be charged for lying if it was 425 Memorial Dr. Greenville, OH 45331

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Early Bird/Bluebag is a Top Star Sponsor

New ride unveiled at BRC

GREENVILLE – The Garst Museum and the National Annie Oakley Center wants to publicly thank The Early Bird/Bluebag Media for the top star sponsorship, of the Annie’s Star Spangled Gala. The Gala, a casual event and FUNdraiser, will be held on June 11. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at the Garst Museum. All proceeds benefit the Garst Museum and The National Annie Oakley Center. Join in on this great evening of live and silent auctions, lots of fun raffles, door prizes, and light hors d’oeuvres. You can view the many auction and raffle prizes at this link, with more being added daily: https:// www.flickr.com/photos/ garstmuseum/ One of the raffles is Annie’s Star Spangled Raffle,

GREENVILLE – You won’t be able to miss it. And that’s OK with residents of the Brethren Retirement Community. A very, very bright green 14-passenger bus depicting photos of active seniors having a good time, was unveiled Monday, May 2, in front of the BRC’s main entrance. Residents, staff, family members and community leaders gathered out front of the center to hear a few words from BRC Executive Director John Warner. “It’s an exciting day in the history of the BRC community,” Warner said. “This journey began a year ago when the need for a new bus was stressed.” Warner said the purchase of the new bus was made possible by the “hard work of many people and the generosity of many donors.” “Over 100 people donated,” Warner said, with $68,000 being raised toward the purchase of the $69,000 bus. According to Holly Hill, BRC Director of Marketing, as of Monday, $503 was needed to complete the purchase. Hill said $30,000 was raised during the BRC’s annual charity auction and dinner in September 2015, with several other fundraisers and donations taking place over the next seven months. On May 3, a Fashion Wheels for Wheels fundraiser is planned at the BRC’s satellite center, Mill Ridge Village in Union. The event features urban chic clothing items on Joey Eric’s Fashion Truck, as well as other vendors offering gift items, including gifts for Mother’s Day and upcoming graduations. Four-year resident Marge Bridenbaugh couldn’t wait to take a ride on the new bus. “Excited is not the word for it,” Bridenbaugh said. “It’s a wonderful, wonderful gift. This is a wonderful day. I’m so thankful.” Bridenbaugh said she and fellow residents from BRC rely on bus transportation for shopping, going out to eat and for appointments, as well as for scenic trips around the area. The bus is ADA compliant for two wheelchairs and 12 ambulatory passengers.

which you need not be present to win. Raffle tickets are $5 a chance. Prizes include: $1,000 cash; accommodations for a weekend Gatlinburg get-a-way donated by Tom & Cindy Scott/Tom Scott Seed Service; and $500 cash. The Gala costs $20 per person or $15 for Garst members with advance reservations. Tables of six or more can be reserved. Dress is casual. Tickets for the event or the Star Spangled Raffle are available by calling the Museum at 548-5250 or by contacting a board member. All funds raised at this event will benefit the Garst Museum, 205 N. Broadway, Greenville. For more information, visit www.garstmuseum.org or email information@garstmuseum.org.

DOUGHNUT DELIVERY

GREENVILLE – Greenville City Schools celebrated National Teacher Appreciation Week this past week by providing 50 dozen donut squares from Eikenberry’s IGA for staff at each of the district’s buildings. Bright and early Tuesday, May 3, the donuts were delivered first to GHS, then to the junior high and other buildings. Above, staff members Elizabeth Shields and Chelsea Down take a minute before school started to enjoy the treat. The board of education also proclaimed May 2-6 as National Teacher Appreciation Week during their April board meeting by reading and signing a proclamation. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

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Fitzwater gets a little help with Arbor Day tree BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE - Dirt was ﬂying with plenty of smiles to go around as several kids from the Darke County YMCA Childcare Center came to help Fitzwater Tree & Lawn Care plant a maple tree on the lawn of the Garst Museum last Friday morning. The treeplanting ceremony was held in celebration of Arbor Day, with the mission of making a world of difference for generations to come. The spot was provided by the Garst Museum. Prior to planting the tree, the kids were asked ques-

tions about why trees are important and read a children’s book about trees. When asked if they were ready to help plant the tree, the children’s faces lit up as they all yelled, “YEAH!” As each of the kids received a little red, plastic shovel, they got busy shoveling dirt into the hole for the tree. As the kids headed to the bus to return to the Y, Fitzwater Owner David Furlong told them to “come back next year and see how big your tree is getting.” Learn more about Arbor Day at www.arborday.org. Visit Fitzwater Tree & Lawn Care online at www.ﬁtzwatertreeandlawncare.com.

BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdnewspaper.com

Elections board meets

GREENVILLE – The Darke County Board of Elections will meet on May 9, 2 p.m. for a regularly scheduled monthly meeting. The Board meets in the ofﬁce at 300 Garst Ave., Greenville.

During his remarks, Warner also thanked the Whitworth Bus Company in Miamisburg and Yipes Stripes in Englewood for their work on the bus as well as Hill, Jane Woodie, Director of Mission Support, and bus driver Dale Musser, Director of Maintenance, for their dedication toward the new bus project. “The bus helps us fulﬁll our daily work,” Warner said, in reference to the center’s vision: “Helping our community age well,” which also appears on the side of the new bus. Following Warner’s request “Bus driver, bring that bus,” residents began chanting “bring that bus” to the sound of noisemakers and tambourines. The bus pulled up in front of the center, covered by 14 full size white sheets sewn together by Chestnut Village residents Terry and Laverne Thoreen. At the request of Todd Rice, BRC’s director of pastoral care, residents circled around the bus for a dedicatory prayer. “This is so exciting,” Rice said. “It’s like a new member of our family. It’s a sign of who we are as a community and it can provide hours of safe travels.” The celebration of the new bus continued throughout Monday, with residents

Staff at BRC gather aound the center’s new 14-passenger bus on Monday, May 2. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

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CAP AWARENESS MONTH

DARKE COUNTY – Darke County Commissioners signed a proclamation declaring May as Community Action Partnership Month, in recognition of the “hard work and education of Greenville, Ohio’s Community Action Agency.” The Community Action Partnership (CAP) programs were created with the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, and signed into law. The agency promotes self-sufficiency for those on limited income and provides support and opportunities for residents in need of assistance. The local CAP is hosting an open-to-the public picnic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 13 at Greenville City Park. Pictured above for the signing of the proclamation were, back row, left to right Carol Littman, office manager, Julie Lecklider, assistant director and Kim Wilson, CAP director. (Susan Hartley photo)

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Holzapfel apologizes to Barga family, sentenced to 4 years BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – “I am sorry for all the pain I brought to the Barga family and to my family,” said 23-year-old Tyler Holzapfel before a mutually recommended four year prison term was handed down Thursday afternoon in the Darke County Common Pleas Court. Holzapfel, a 2011 graduate of Greenville High School, was charged following an Aug. 2, 2015 deadly crash that claimed the life of 19-year-old Samuel Barga – who was a passenger of the vehicle. The investigation revealed that Holzapfel, who was 22 at the time, was behind the wheel of a 2004 Ford truck that was westbound on Mills Road. The truck went off the right side of the road striking a utility pole, then a fence, before

coming to rest on its top. Barga was ejected from the vehicle and succumbed to his injuries at the scene. According to a report from the Darke County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce, Holzapfel ﬂed the scene on foot and wasn’t located until early the next morning. Holzapfel entered a guilty plea in March to the original count of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide. As part of the plea agreement, the state and defense mutually agreed to a four year sanction – with an unopposed option of judicial release after serving at least 36 months. Court records and a pre-sentence investigation showed that Holzapfel has a history of alcohol related crimes, including three prior DUIs, dating back to 2013. “In this case everyone is going to contribute your

conduct and the death to alcohol,” Judge Hein told Holzapfel. “You are not acknowledging the severity of your substance abuse (alcohol) problem. So whether you own the responsibility or not is up to you.” “Saying you are sorry can be sincere, but words mean diddly…it is what you think and how your heart reacts moving forward,” Judge Hein explained. “No deals, no agreement on judicial release. If you ask for judicial release, I am going to get a prison report on what you have been doing. So if you are only doing “three hots and a cot” and not doing any work…I’m going to hear about it. I am going to look and see whether or not you are earning your way out. If not, you can do four years and not have to ask.”

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According to the court, the Barga family did submit letters to the judge prior to the sentencing, but opted to not address the court during the hearing. Immediately following Thursday’s sentencing hearing, Holzapfel was remanded into custody by the Darke County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce. He will be incarcerated at the Darke County jail awaiting transport to the Correctional Reception Center (CRC) prison in Orient, Ohio. As part of the sentence, Holzapfel was given a ﬁve year license suspension and will be placed on post release control for a mandatory three years – if he completes the full four year

Tyler Holzapfel is handcuffed as deputies remand him into custody after being sentenced to four years in prison Thursday afternoon. (Clinton Randall photo)

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City moves forward with original plans for Honeysuckle BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – After holding a special meeting to discuss the Honeysuckle Drive project and hearing from numerous residents wanting the city of Greenville to complete a more extensive project than merely milling the current asphalt and reinstalling the asphalt, council may have decided to continue with the project as previously planned. Greenville City Council chose not to consider changes at its regular meeting on May 3. Curt Garrison, safety/ service director for the city, gave council members an opportunity to address the issue and make changes before the administration proceeds with advertising for 2016’s maintenance paving bids. “We’ve had numerous discussions this year and a special council meeting last Tuesday night discussing potential changes to a speciﬁc street,

Honeysuckle Drive. Council was unable to make any decisions at that meeting. I would like to bring it forward to council to continue that discussion and/or an opportunity to say and do what we’ve already set out to do or change it.” Councilman Tracy Tryon questioned whether the city had funds allotted if the project reveals the cement underneath the asphalt has deteriorated. Garrison pointed out there are no speciﬁc funds set aside speciﬁcally for Honeysuckle Drive, but 15 percent of the entire cost for this year’s maintenance paving has been set aside in a contingency fund. These funds will be used if problems are found on any of the maintenance paving projects. Greenville resident Matt Jordan spoke in the public hearing portion of the meeting and urged council to stick to its original plan and not spend a substantial portion of the street budget on one side-street. “I think that is a bad idea. I think that sets a bad precedence for us in the community to spend that kind of money on a street that has 29 houses,” said Jordan. Todd Oliver, councilman, said, “The plans that we set forth with…everything that was presented and other departments have presented have been accepted. I say move forward as planned.” Council fell silent when Garrison asked, “Is there

any reason why the city administration should not move forward as planned?” After waiting a few moments, Garrison concluded, “Then that’s what we’ll do.” Council also learned the city is being mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to spend approximately $66,000 at the old landfill site to protect against an increased amount of methane leaking into other areas of the city. Garrison pointed out vents have been in place for a while, but they are doing little to decrease the amount of methane seeping out of the landfill area. The EPA has found the methane has made its way across US 127 and can be found 20feet below the surface in the area of Olwine’s Trailer Park. However, an area of clay is keeping the methane from rising to the surface. The EPA is requiring the city to install a fixed blower to reduce the amount of methane that has made its way toward the residential area. GREENVILLE EAGLES EVENTS

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Commissioners’ Corner If April showers bring May flowers as the saying goes, then we should have flowers everywhere! April is the traditional month that starts spring, and spring showers help farmers to get ready for planting. The moisture in the ground now should really get things started this year, as long as the fields get dry enough. Let’s just hope that all this rain now does not mean a drought later this year. April started out rather slow for the Commissioners and then really picked up the last part of the month. This is usually the way government works; we hurry up to get things into the right departments (grants, proclamations, invitations, etc.), and then we wait for the response. Usually the response comes right before the application is due and we have to scramble to get them done. So far, because we have good people and we know things are coming, we have been able to get it all done. Dealing with federal agencies, and state agencies can be hectic, but it has to be done. The FAA grants are being worked on, and will be in on time to help us with crack filling at the airport. This is a must to make sure the runway and taxiway stay in good shape. We have other things working with the FAA and we hope we can receive the go ahead for some other projects. Some exiting things are happening at the airport, and we will share them when they become official. Thanks to Jeff Marshall and Susan Laux for their efforts in working with them. The Solid Waste Department, run by Krista Fourman and her Assistant Administrator Melissa Werling, has received three grants this month. One of the grants was in conjunction with Whirlpool for eight cardboard balers and was for over $44,000. The others were for a Beautiful Ohio grant for $3,500, and the other was for $25,000 for tire day. Trash Bash was huge success again with over 1,100 volunteers picking up 13,360 pounds of trash. Our Electronics Recycling day sign up ends May 13 and the event is May 26 at the Darke County Fairgrounds. Our

Solid Waste Department is one of the best in the state; so thanks go to Krista and Melissa for all they do. The Economic Development Department had their first “20 under 20” dinner held at St. Henry in conjunction with the Auglaize Mercer Business Education Alliance. The dinner honored 12 students from Darke County who have shown exemplary work ethic, and initiative to solve problems at school and at work. Congratulations to our fine students! We have been asked about the state of the Courthouse steps. The steps, as anyone can see, are in need of repair. We have contracted with GarminMiller from Minster to give us some ideas and cost estimates on the project. The steps we have now are not period correct for our Courthouse, so we are looking at keeping it as original as possible for the time period. Our Courthouse, the third one in Darke County history, was finished in 1874, and other Courthouses constructed at that time all have several styles of steps. We will choose what looks best, and fits the downtown area. We should know more next month. The ODOT project has started at SR 49 and 127, and early in May, there will be a groundbreaking for the Erwin Brothers Trucking project, also at the South Industrial Park. These two projects are the start of what we hope will turn into a few more, as several people have looked to do some other things. This Industrial Park just gives our E.D. office, and the City of Greenville, more options when companies are looking to come here. This collaboration with the city is just one more example of how much can be accomplished when all factions work together. We look forward to many more years of this collaboration. May is starting on a busy note, and a lot of good things are happening in our county. Won’t you join us for a public session? We meet every Monday and Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. at the Administration building, just south of the Courthouse in Greenville. Hope to see you there! The Darke County Commissioners

Aging Smart classes at OSU Extension GREENVILLE – OSU Extension, Darke County, has scheduled an “Aging Smart” three-week program. Older adults, 65+ are the fastest growing population group in the United States. Most older adults want to remain independent and live at home, so they will cover three areas to help: Preventing Falls in Your Home, Keeping Safe and Aging & Eating. These classes will be held June 1, 8 and 15, 1-2 p.m. June 1 – Preventing

Falls in Your Home June 8 – Keeping Safe June 15 – Aging and Eating The “Aging Smart” classes will be held at the OSU Extension Learning Center, 603 Wagner Ave., Greenville. There is no charge for this class. To register or for further information, call the OSU Extension at 548-5215 or email Diane Barga at barga.8@osu.edu. There is a limit of 20 and registration needs to be completed by May 27.

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off of a spoon in a restaurant - not exactly life lessons. My wife has also taught them to laugh at themselves. When they were younger and would come home from school upset because of something someone said or because of something they did, she stressed you’ve got to learn to laugh at yourself or you will be miserable. Our oldest has come a long way in learning this lesson. Our youngest is getting there, but still has a little work to do. My wife has a tremendous sense of humor and deﬁnitely has the ability to laugh at the unexpected things that make life fun. My wife recently took our dogs to the shot clinic, which she has done every year since our girls started 4-H. Our Chihuahua has always had an issue with getting shots. Her very ﬁrst shot resulted in an allergic reaction and a very puffy face. She has since developed a ritual: get a shot – pee on the table. This year there was no allergic reaction and she did not

pee on the table. Finally, success! My lovely bride was all smiles when she threw her purse across her shoulder, put the dog under her arm and headed back to the car. A stop at a local store revealed the trip to the vet wasn’t as successful as previously believed. She reached into her purse to grab her wallet only to learn the Chihuahua had left a solid deposit in her purse. It was then we knew my oldest daughter had learned another lesson from my wife. Terror struck and she ﬂed. My wife was understandably upset with the dog, but more than that she needed a place to wipe her hands and my daughter was the perfect target. A few minutes later I got a call. “I’ve got a story for your next column.” You might expect the call came from my oldest daughter, but it came from wife. My beautiful wife continues to teach our daughters lessons. This one just happens to be its okay to let your dad embarrass you.

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Appreciation Day is meant to raise awareness about the value of these opportunities and to encourage businesses to establish or enhance co-op and internship programs in the state of Ohio. New internship and coop programs are helping to prepare Ohio’s future workforce for success and bolstering our state’s economy. A recent study found that nearly 60 percent of paid college-graduate interns were offered fulltime employment from the company that sponsored their internship programs. Internships allow students to make an immediate and positive impact upon entering the workforce.

Organizations such as Ohio Third Frontier embrace internships and are committed to transforming the state’s economy through the growth of startup and early-stage technology companies. Their Ohio Tech Internship (OTI) program connects motivated individuals with internship opportunities in early stage technology companies across Ohio. The program provides eligible businesses with up to $10,000 in support for each internship position, and assists in identifying potential intern candidates. Programs like Ohio Third Frontier help startup companies by providing

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ALBRIGHT – Joan

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– Joseph A. Donahue, Veteran 82, of Greenville, died Friday, April 29, 2016. A graveside service was held Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Gettysburg Cemetery, Gettysburg.

ERISMAN – Vera E. Erisman died April 29, 2016. A graveside service was held Monday, May 2, 2016. BEUMER – Linda A. (Hale) Beumer, 66, of Greenville, died April

30, 2106. Services will be held at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Visitation will be at 1 p.m., followed by the funeral at 2 p.m. Interment will be held at Greenville Cemetery immediately after the funeral.

BERNHOLT – Evelyn M. Bernholt, 89, of Versailles, died Tuesday, May 3, 2016. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Frenchtown. Burial will follow in St. Valbert Cemetery, Versailles. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 4-6 p.m. and Monday morning from 9-10 a.m. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles. CAMERON – Mary Catherine Cameron, 77, of Ansonia, died May 4, 2016. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 1 p.m. Friends may visit prior to the service from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Ansonia Cemetery.

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– Richard B. Ryhal, 62, of Bradford, died Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

WILSON – Brian “Tony” Wilson, 43, of Greenville, died Wednesday, May 4, 2016. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. on Monday at Elm Ridge Memorial Park in Muncie, Ind. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at the funeral home. SCHUTTE – Cynthia L. Schutte, 50, of rural Arcanum, died Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum. NETZLEY – Winifred “Winnie” Applegate Netzley, 96, of Greenville and formerly of Bradford, died Monday, May 2, 2016. A funeral service was held Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 8520 Oakes Road, Pitsburg. Burial is in Gettysburg Cemetery, Gettysburg.

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GREENVILLE – About 150 community members found themselves back in high school Tuesday, May 3, as they attended the Senior Citizens Day 2016. Sponsored by the Greenville High School Student Council and Varsity G, as well as Brookdale Greenville (Clare Bridge/Sterling House), the annual event offers a peek into what’s taking place at the high school, says Carol Paul, adviser to student council and Varsity G. “This is my seventh year helping plan Senior Citizens Day,” Paul said. “It offers students a way to give back to the community, which supports the schools all year long.” The event, Paul believes also helps “build a bond between the students and the older generation.” “It’s a great time,” said senior citizen Margie Alexander of Greenville. Students help organize the program and activities, including bringing door prizes and table decorations. The Greenville FFA provided geraniums as table centerpieces. Planning service-based events such as Senior Citizens Day is a specialty for the student council and other student groups at the high school, Paul said.

Greenville High School sponsored Senior Citizen Day 2016 on Tuesday, May 3. Seniors were treated to a variety of musical performances, lunch and an afternoon of activities. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

“I brought in some door prizes for Bingo and helped Carol,” said senior Caitlin Beasecker, 18, and a member of Varsity G. “We did a lot with making sure the centerpieces were made.” Senior Kennah Ellis, 17, is a member of Varsity G and the Wavaires. Ellis said she enjoyed singing for the senior citizens. “We performed songs we learned over last summer. We can see that they enjoy it a lot.” Student Council President Kayli Duncan said she thinks it’s important to “connect with the older generation. We respect them but also we can learn from them.” The Senior Citizens Day, Duncan said offers a chance for student council members “to represent the school so the seniors can experience what’s going on in the school. It’s a two-way street,” Duncan said. “The seniors see what’s happening at the high school and

the students learn to share with the seniors.” This was the fourth year Wanda Derr of Greenville attended Senior Citizens Day. “I think it’s wonderful the school does this,” Derr said. Jean Sanders, also of Greenville, said she has attended the event “several times. I love it every bit. I love to see the kids play” their musical instruments. On the program were performances by preschool students enrolled in Greenville Learning Center, the Wavaires, the high school orchestra and Jazz Scene. Music included selections from the earlier days of Rock ‘n Roll, including the Beatles, Journey and a jazz tribute to Maurice White of Earth, Wind and Fire. Also on the program were the school’s NJROTC Color Guard and Exhibition Drill. Lunch was provided by Brookdale Greenville (Clare Bridge/Sterling House).

Here’s How to Keep Your Portfolio Healthy

If you have a medical appointment this week, you might want to wish your nurse a happy National Nurses Week. This annual event is designed to celebrate the important role nurses play in health care. Of course, while nurses and doctors can help you in many ways, you can do a lot of good for yourself by adopting healthy living habits, such as eating right, exercising frequently, and so on. But you can also do much to help your financial health. Here are a few suggestions: Stay invested. During times of market volatility, it can be temping to head to the investment “sidelines” until things “cool off.” Going to the sidelines can mean a few different things – you could simply not invest anything for a while, or you could move a substantial portion of your portfolio to “cash” instruments, which are safe in the sense of preserving your principal but offer almost nothing in the way of return or protecting against inflation. If you’re not investing during a market downturn, or if you’ve moved heavily into cash, you might well miss out on the beginning of the next market rally. Rebalance your portfolio. It’s a good idea to periodically rebalance your portfolio to make sure it still reflects your goals and your comfort level with risk. Over time, and without any effort on your part, your portfolio can become unbalanced. For example, following a long “bull” market, the value of your stocks could have risen to the point where they make up a greater percentage of your portfolio than you had intended. When that hap-

pens, you may need to rebalance by adding bonds and other fixedincome vehicles. Diversify. Rebalancing is important. But a balanced portfolio should also be a diversified portfolio. If you only owned one type of financial asset, such as U.S. growth stocks, you could take a big hit during a market downturn. But different types of financial assets don’t always move in the same direction at the same time, so by owning a wide variety of investments – U.S. stocks, international stocks, government securities, corporate bonds, real estate, certificates of deposit (CDs) and so on – you may help reduce the effects of market volatility on your portfolio. Keep in mind, though, that diversification by itself can’t guarantee profits or protect against loss. Maintain realistic expectations. If you expect the financial markets to always move upward, you will be disappointed many times. Market downturns are a normal part of the investment process, and they will always be with us. Once you accept this reality, you will be less likely to make questionable decisions, such as abandoning a long-term strategy. If you’ve designed an appropriate strategy, possibly with the help of a financial professional, you can stick with it through all market environments. By following the suggestions mentioned above – staying invested, rebalancing your portfolio as needed, diversifying your holdings and maintaining realistic expectations, you can go a long way toward maintaining the fitness of your financial situation.

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CHURCH & SOCIAL

Kreitzers celebrate 50th anniversary Ministers Quartet will sing in Hillgrove GREENVILLE – Glenn and Donna (Toman) Kreitzer of Greenville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary April 22. They were married April 22, 1966, at Pleasant View Missionary Church by the Rev. Levi Whisner. They have two children, Chad Kreitzer and his wife Denise and their three children, Peyton,

Makenzie and Trey of Arcanum and Holly Deskins and her husband Dave and their two daughters, Gabrielle and Olivia of Beavercreek. The family is hosting an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday May 15 at EUM Worship C enter, 1451 Sater St., Greenville. Friends and family are cordially invited to attend..

Glenn and Donna Kreitzer

Bevins-Brookhart wedding is May 21 ARCANUM – Roberta Hocker, Arcanum and Mike Bevins, Jacksonville, Fla. are happy to announce the upcoming nuptials of their daughter Erin Michelle Bevins, to Justin Ryan Brookhart, both of Austin, Texas. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Judy Molitor of Cedar Key, Fla. and the late Robert Hocker of Greenville, and the late Lowell and Pauline Bevins of Arcanum. Erin is the great-granddaughter of Earlene Morris and the late

Carl Morris of Gordon and the late Harold and Margaret Hocker of Greenville. The prospective groom is the son of Joe and Teresa Elson of Waxahachie, TX. The bride-to-be is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in communication. She is employed as the retail manager with the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau. The prospective groom is a graduate of the University of New Orleans with

BRUMBAUGH GENERATIONS

Erin Bevins – Justin Brookhart

a degree in Film Arts. He is employed as the vice president of operations at Mondo. They will be married in Austin, Texas on May 21.

Kolb to be honored

GREENVILLE – An open house to honor recent nursing school graduate Lauren Kolb will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at Shawnee Prairie, 4267 OH-502, Greenville. Please RSVP to 765-499-7881 or email RhonicaPool@yahoo. com

GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School Class of 1964 will hold its monthly luncheon on May 12, 11:30 a.m., at The Merchant House in downtown Greenville. Everyone is welcome for a fun time. Need more information, call Sue at 467-6894.

MILLER GENERATIONS

DARKE COUNTY – The Miller Family is pleased to announce five generations. Brittany Melton, mother is shown sitting next to great great grandma Olive Miller holding Olivia Grace Melton and grandma Melinda Martino. Standing is great grandpa Gerald Miller.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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Amelia Pepiot

GREENVILLE – Don and Betty Weiss of Greenville and Larry and Sylvia Henry of Versailles would like to announce the birth of their grandson Heinrich Robert Weiss. Proud parents are Chris and Janell Weiss of New Weston. He was born on April 5, 2016 at Wilson Memorial Hospital. Heinrich weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and measured 20 3/4 inches. Heinrich is the couple’s ﬁrst child. Paternal great-grandmother is Freda Condon of Greenville. Maternal great-grandfather is Alfred Henry of Versailles.

Heinrich Robert Weiss

Name: Amelia Grace Pepiot Age: One Year Birthday: May 10, 2015 Parents: Andrew and Brittany Pepiot, West Chester Grandparents: Scott and Sharon Pepiot, Versailles, and Roger Myers and Beth Weaver, Greenville Great grandparents: John and Gladys Pepiot, Versailles, Lavern and Catherine Brunswick, Versailles, and Danny and Beverly Flatter, Union City

Ministers Quartet

Christians Hymn Sing set for May 29

GHS Class of ‘64 meets

DARKE COUNTY – The Brumbaugh Family is pleased to announce five generations. Shown is great great grandma Martha Brumbaugh Baker holding Olivia Grace Melton. Sitting next to Baker is Brittany Melton, mother. The back row includes great great grandma Phyllis Miller and grandma Melinda Martino.

DARKE COUNTY – The Ministers Quartet will be performing on May 17, 6 p.m., at the Hillgrove Federated Church, 1009 Hillgrove-Woodington Road. The church is located in Hillgrove down the road from the pump on SR 571 west. The Ministers Quartet is a southern gospel group based out of East Central Indiana. The group includes Ron Pence, bass; Larry Lambert, tenor; Murl Gray, baritone; Scott Evans, tenor; and Michael Sandefur, lead. Come out and listen to them sing and you will be glad you did.

GREENVILLE – A Christians Hymn Sing Titled “Lessons in Faith through Song” is being held May 29, at the First Presbyterian Church, 114 East Fourth St., Greenville, 10:30 a.m. All are invited to attend and sing. Special music will be played by Terri Fryman, Darrell Fryman, and Alex Vehre. Some of the hymns featured are: “I’ve Got Joy in My Heart,” “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” and “Stand Up, Stand Up, for

First Presbyterian Church

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Former schools to hold annual banquet PALESTINE – If you attended Palestine, Hollansburg, or Westmont High School save the date of June 18 and plan to attend the annual Alumni Banquet. The theme of the 2016 Alumni Banquet which will be held at the Golden Eagle Christian Center in Palestine will be “An Evening in the Orient.” Come to visit with your former classmates at 4:30p.m.; the meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. The Westmont class of 1966 will be the honored class

this year and the classes of 1956, 1946, and 1936 will also be recognized. Prizes will be given for the person wearing the most authentic oriental costume, for the oldest and youngest alumni present, and for the alumni present who lives the farthest away. After a delicious meal prepared by the Golden Eagle Christian Center staff there will be entertainment that you won’t want to miss. If you have any questions regarding this year’s banquet contact

Barbara Fraley at (480) 948-1579; after May 15 at (937) 547-1622. Send reservations (by June 1, 2016) to Dixie Robbins, 1452 Hollansburg-Arcanum Road, New Madison, Ohio 45346 along with $17 for each attendee. Make checks payable to Palestine, Westmont, and Hollansburg High School Alumni. When sending your reservation and payment, be sure to include your name and address, school, and the year you graduated.

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Erica Zimmer was joined by her parents, Kirk and Diane Zimmer and coaches during the signing ceremony.

Zimmer goes to OU BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

ARCANUM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; After an incredible career throwing shot put and discus for Arcanum High School, Erica Zimmer will be trading her orange and black for the tan and cardinal red of Otterbein University in Westerville. Zimmer earned a trip to the Ohio High School Athletic Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state tournament in shot put last year and is ranked in the top four this year. She owns

school records for distance in shot put and discus and is once again having an exceptional year in both events. According to Zimmer, Otterbein University is where she wants to be. She says she likes it because it is a smaller school and she loves the team atmosphere. In addition to track and ďŹ eld where she will compete in all throwing events, Zimmer will also be participating in the marching band. Zimmer will be preparing for a career in nursing.

Renegades team and coaches. (Toby Spencer photo)

Renegades take 2nd CENTERVILLE, Ind. The R.D.R Renegades 11U traveling baseball team recently took part in their ďŹ rst baseball tournament of the year as they competed in the 2nd annual Stateline Sluggers Slugfest in Centerville, Ind. The Renegades placed second...losing a hard fought game to the Indiana Impact by a score 6-2. Coach Travis Call and his coaching staff were very pleased with the efforts of all his players. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have been blessed to have a team of 11 kids who play for the team and not themselves. Baseball is a game your not going to be great at everyday and these kids pick each other up and cheer for each other when its going good or bad,â&#x20AC;? Coach Call said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They all like each other and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t coach... its just something special to see!â&#x20AC;?

The Renegades team consists of boys from the following local schools: Trivillage, Franklin Monroe Arcanum and Mississinawa Valley. Players include: Logan Call, Seth Cook, Camden Cook, Kasen Hale and Jace Lipps (Tri-Village); Karson Wright, Carson Tegtmeyer and Aiden Psczulkoski (Arcanum); Cade Peters and Brayden Cable (Franklin Monroe); and Jude Conner (Mississinawa Valley). Coaches are: Travis Call, Head Coach and Assist Coaches Duane Cook, Tyler Cook, Jeremy Doolin and Josh Doolin. R.D.R Renegades compete in the Midwest Ohio baseball league in the North Division - playing teams from SpringďŹ eld, Troy, Tipp City, Urbana, Eaton and Richmond, Ind. They are currently in ďŹ rst place with a (6-1) league record and (7-3) overall.

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Greenville rode the arm of senior Tyler Netzleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complete game one-hitter to defeat the visiting Sidney Yellow Jackets on the night Netzley signed to play his college ball for the Earlham Quakers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He (Netzley) had a no-hitter going into the sixth,â&#x20AC;? said Greenville Coach Eric Blumenstock. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He stayed cool, calm and collected. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the best Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had.â&#x20AC;? The visitors went in order in the top of the ďŹ rst including two strikeouts thrown by Netzley with the right hander throwing two strikeouts in inning No. 2 and a ďŹ fth strikeout in the top of the third. The Wave would get on the board to lead 1-0 after three complete taking advantage of a Jacob Hounshell single to right and a steal of second with Logan Eldridge drilling a two-out RBI double to left. Netzley picked up his sixth strikeout of the night in the top of the fourth while the Wave was adding a run in the bottom of the inning to lead 2-0. Greenvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s run come by way of a Jason Shields single to left and a RBI sacriďŹ ce ďŹ&#x201A;y off the bat of

Brayden York. Sidney went down in order in the top of the ďŹ fth with two grounders to Hounshell at second and Wave catcher Grant Minnich ďŹ elding a bunt in front of the plate and throwing to Shields at ďŹ rst for the out. Greenville tacked on an unearned run in the bottom of the ďŹ fth to lead 3-0 with the Jackets coming to the plate in the top of the sixth. Sidney would take advantage of two Wave errors, two walks and their lone hit of the night, a single to center to tie the score at 3-3. The boys from Greenville didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t waste any time taking the lead back scoring two runs in the bottom of the frame to lead 5-3 after six. Minnich drove a hot RBI single over the third base bag good for the goahead run, a Hounshell single to center and a Mills RBI single to right accounted for the two sixth-inning runs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted to get this win and I wanted to be able to get our seniors in there,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Blumenstock said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything worked out. Close at the endâ&#x20AC;Ś closer than we like but it was a fun game and the guys did a heck of a job.â&#x20AC;? Netzley shut down Sidney in the seventh and for the game gave up one

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Wave Seniors L-R: Chris Force, Jacob Hounshell, AJ Bowers, Brayden York and Tyler Netzley (Gaylen Blosser Photo)

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Conner Pohl throws out Blazersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; runner while Austin Baker looks on in Arcanum win (Gaylen Blosser Photo)

Arcanum boys nip Blazers to stay perfect in CCC BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

ARCANUM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Arcanum Trojans used senior night to defeat the National Trail Blazers 1-0 to remain undefeated in the Cross County Conference with a 10-0 record. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We start eight seniors out in the ďŹ eld so we should play good defense,â&#x20AC;? said Arcanum Coach Randy Baker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have been playing solid defense here latelyâ&#x20AC;Ś very proud of the boys.â&#x20AC;? Trojans senior, Cole Burrell threw a complete game two-hit shutout, striking out 12 Blazers while not giving up a walk to record the win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was nice to see,â&#x20AC;? Baker said of his starting pitcher. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He kept them off balance, threw a two hitter, no walks, 12strikeouts and got ahead of the hitters.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;He did an excellent job there in the seventh,â&#x20AC;? continued Baker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He got a 3-1 count on one batter but he pulled through and did a good jobâ&#x20AC;Ś he battled back.â&#x20AC;? Conner Pohl went 3-3 on the night including a ďŹ rst-inning triple. Aus-

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tin Baker knocked in the lone run of the night. Back-to-back strikeouts and a grounder back to the mound greeted the Blazers in the fourth with Burrell picking up his eighth strikeout of the game and the third 1-2-3 inning in the ďŹ rst four innings of play. Pohl stoked a one-out single to center and stole second setting up the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only run of the night with Trojans senior shortstop Austin Baker knocking a solid single to center plating Pohl for a 1-0 Arcanum lead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the baseball game right there,â&#x20AC;? said Baker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One nothing, both pitchers throwing really well, hitters are battling trying to struggle through thereâ&#x20AC;Ś some hits and put the ball in play. I was very proud of them.â&#x20AC;? With the Trojans playing solid defense and Burrell in command on the mound, Arcanum secured the 1-2 CCC win. One of the eight senior starters taking the ďŹ eld for the Trojans on senior night was Coach Bakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son, shortstop Austin Baker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tough night,â&#x20AC;? Baker said of senior night. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad we won. It would have been even tougher had we lost.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an emotional night,â&#x20AC;? continued Baker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tough when you throw that element into a game like that. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how the guys are going to respondâ&#x20AC;Ś plying a quality opponent too. Their pitcher threw a whale-of-a-game.â&#x20AC;? Conner Pohl went 3-3 on the night including a ďŹ rst-inning triple. Austin Baker went 1-for-3 knocking in the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only run.

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of 77, behind Shawneeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 97 as the girls just missed taking ďŹ rst with a close 84 to 86 for Shawnee. UC came in third for both boys and girls. Greenville senior athletes were recognized immediately following the meet. See photos from the Senior Night ceremony only at bluebagmedia.com/ photos.

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Greenville Lady Wave Softball team cruised to another GWOC North victory Monday evening as they welcomed Sidney to Stebbins Field. Immediately after honoring their three seniors - Ashton Kester, Allison Minnich and Jazzlyn Petry - in a pre-game ceremony, LWSB outscored the Lady Yellowjackets 13-0 in the ďŹ rst two innings of play. Sidney was able to get a run on the scoreboard, but wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough to avoid a 13-1 Greenville run-rule after four and a half innings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today we came out ready to play and were excited with a ton of enthusiasm,â&#x20AC;? said Greenville Head Coach Jarrod Newland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Was a great night when we get a win to help honor our seniors. They has been our leaders all season and know there is still work to do as we make our way to state!â&#x20AC;? Adding to the senior

signing, Netzley led the Greenville varsity baseball team to a win over the visiting Sidney Yellow Jackets tossing a one-hitter for the Green Wave. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tonight he had a nohitter going into the sixth,â&#x20AC;? Blumenstock said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the best Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had. Outstanding kid.â&#x20AC;? Netzley gave thanks to his family for the support and encouragement over the many years playing on the diamonds in Greenville. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My mom and dad have supported me through everything I do on the ďŹ eld and off the ďŹ eld,â&#x20AC;? said

Netzley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They helped pay for many things including when I have gone to pitch for college coaches.â&#x20AC;? Netzley also was quick to give credit and thanks to his high school coaches for the four years of playing high school ball for the Green Wave. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thanks to Stock (Coach Blumenstock), Ward (Greenville assistant varsity coach Chris Ward) and everything they have done for me,â&#x20AC;? stated Netzley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have made me lot better over these four years.â&#x20AC;? The Green Wave pitcher plans to continue his baseball career on the mound

Greenville sophomore Andrew Kocher takes ďŹ rst in the 3200 meter run. (Clinton Randall photo)

Greenville edged by Shawnee in Senior Night tri meet BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Greenville track & ďŹ eld team hosted Preble Shawnee and Union City High School in a tri-meet Monday afternoon at Harmon Field. After 18 events scored, both the GHS boys and girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; teams ďŹ nished second. The boys scored a total

Greenville seniors Ashton Kester, Allison Minnich and Jazzlyn Petry. See more photos at bluebagmedia.com/ photos. (Clinton Randall photo)

night celebration, 2015 GHS grad Ally Russell joined her former teammates in the dugout to cheer them on during the game. Russell, in her ďŹ rst year at Wright State University, has an impressive pitching record of 9-4 and has been recognized several times by the conference this season for her performance as a Lady Raider. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have had several former players come back and check up on the team

this season,â&#x20AC;? Newland added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Really gives the ladies a boost of encouragement when they comeâ&#x20AC;Śand just really gets them even more ďŹ red up to get that win. We got a great program here and seeing past players come back and root on the team really conďŹ rms that.â&#x20AC;? With Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s win, Greenville is 15-5 overall on the season and a 7-2 record in the GWOC North. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can ďŹ nally now say it is

May and is time for our ďŹ ve week journey to stateâ&#x20AC;Śthat is the goal,â&#x20AC;? Newland concluded. Greenville beat Sidney again on Tuesday by a ďŹ nal of 15-5. With a 12-10 Troy victory over ďŹ rst place Piqua, Greenville is co-champions of the GWOC North with an 8-2 record. Follow GWOC softball standings online at http://www.gwocsports.com/confStandings. aspx?satc=35

Waveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Netzley commits to pitch for Earlham College BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Greenville senior Tyler Netzley committed to play baseball for the NCAA D-III Earlham College Quakers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good kid,â&#x20AC;? said Greenville varsity baseball coach Eric Blumenstock. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of those kids where if heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on control wise, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unstoppable.â&#x20AC;? Netzley, the son of Matt and Katie Netzley plans to continue his education with a major in Computer Science while taking his baseball skills to the next level. Monday, the day of his

for the Quakers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just got to step it up,â&#x20AC;? said Netzley, â&#x20AC;&#x153;work hard and focus on grades.â&#x20AC;? Netzley is pleased to be attending a four year college close to home in nearby Richmond, Indiana. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is great to be playing close to home,â&#x20AC;? said Netzley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I miss home itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a 40 minute driveâ&#x20AC;Ś come home and see familyâ&#x20AC;Ś not that far of a drive.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have seen them play,â&#x20AC;? Netzley said of the Quakers baseball team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The team is great. They are aggressive at everything. They do work hard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keeping the streak

(Seated) Tyler Netzley (Standing L-R) Chris Ward (Assistant Coach), Katie Netzley (Mother), Eric Blumenstock (Head Coach), Matt Netzley (Father) (Gaylen Blosser Photo)

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have a long list of kids still playing college baseball right now. It helps the program get better all the way around.â&#x20AC;?

GHS alum Kelly Martin named Muskingum Senior Female Athlete of the Year BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

NEW CONCORD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kelly Martin, a 2012 GHS graduate was awarded the 2016 Barbara Steiner Outstanding Senior Female Athlete Award for Muskingum University. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was privileged to win the Barbara Steiner Outstanding Senior Female Athlete Award,â&#x20AC;? Martin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was surprised to get

this award as there are several amazing senior female athletes on campus here at Muskingum.â&#x20AC;? Martin, the daughter of Tory and Denise Martin is a senior at MU majoring in math while continuing her softball career at the university. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Playing softball here (MU) has been an amazing experience over the last four years,â&#x20AC;? said Martin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The

Former Lady Wave Kelly Martin gets an out playing for Muskingum University (Submitted Photo)

program here has a tradition like no other. To be able to play for this program and a coach like Coach Kari Winters has been some of the best years of my life.â&#x20AC;? Martin was an all-Ohio high school softball inďŹ elder playing for the Lady Wave. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not supposed to have favorites but boy she ranks right up there,â&#x20AC;? said Greenville varsity girls softball coach Jerrod Newland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She is the ultimate competitor and plays the game at an unreal level.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great family and the most perfectionist of a kid Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve coached,â&#x20AC;? added Newland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A 4.0 GPA and going to be a super successful Lady.â&#x20AC;? The 2016 college softball season has not been easy for the Green Wave Graduate as an early season injury sidelined the Muskies Senior Female Athlete of the Year.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year has been a little tough, as I have had some ups and downs,â&#x20AC;? stated Martin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I got injured in the third inning of our ďŹ rst game of the season.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I broke my ďŹ nger, had to have surgery, and was told by the doctors that I would be out for the rest of the season,â&#x20AC;? Martin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was tough to hear that news because I wanted to ďŹ nish my senior year strong.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Luckily I play with the best teammates and coaches

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GREENVILLE – Hundreds of walkers and a few runners once again made their way through the streets of Greenville for the annual March for Babies event for March of Dimes. For over 75 years, March of Dimes has put concern into action. Whether it was tackling polio or working toward prevention and cure of birth defects, residents of Darke County have always shown a tremendous amount of support for the organization. Organizers of the local walk are hoping to reach their goal of $110,000 in 2016. Judge Julie Monnin opened the pre-walk ceremony by stating, “Today we walk together to give every baby a ﬁghting chance.” Kristina Knapp-Bradley led the fundraising charge for this year’s walk. She stated, “Because you march, March of Dimes can fund the research to discover the cause of premature births and birth defects. Because you march, more women in our community can get prenatal care and improve their chance of having a healthy baby. You all make it pos-

sible.” She pointed out there are four million babies born each year and more than half a million are born too soon or are born with defects. One of the largest corporate supporters of the event is Greenville Technology, Inc. (GTI). The company’s employees have raised over $31,000 and are continuing to work to give additional funds. One of their most supported fundraisers is a car raffle. GTI annually gives a used car that had been used by the corporation. This year’s car is a 2013 Honda Accord. The raffle raised over $5,000 for March of Dimes. The winning name, Leslie Daly, was drawn by Darke County’s March of Dimes Ambassador, Gabriel Stevens. In introducing Stevens to the walkers, Monnin said, “He was born premature; too soon and too small. No baby should have to start life like this and no parent’s first moments with their newborn baby should be filled with anxiety and fear.” She continued, “He and his family are walking with us today. They represent all parents and babies who have benefited from the help of March of Dimes.”

munity engagement project for the year, it will host a “Food Drive” for the local Community Help Center and Food Banks at the local churches. Anyone bringing in non-perishable food or commodity items will receive tickets that they can use for the games and attractions available during the carnival. Tickets will also be available for purchase, with all proceeds being donated to the Community Help Center. In addition to the games and rides available, local Fire, Rescue, Police, and many other local organizations will be on hand offering demonstrations and information to those attending the event.

Genealogy help at library NEW MADISON – Beginning June 14, patrons of New Madison Public Library can receive expert assistance with their genealogy research. Local genealogist and author, Marilyn J. LeaseFritz, will be volunteering

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Stevens, a seventh grade student at Greenville Junior High, has been speaking to numerous organizations as part of his duties as ambassador. Stevens explained his mother had high blood pressure while she was pregnant, which resulted in his premature birth. He was born six weeks early and weighed three pounds. After spending three weeks in the NICU he was ﬁnally able to gain a pound and was allowed to go home with his parents. Today, he is a member of the school’s cross country and track teams and excels at math and science. “If it

wasn’t for the great doctors and nurses at Children’s Medical Center in Dayton and all the testing and programs the March of Dimes support, I might not be here today.” The ceremony also included a moment of silence for the thousands of families that have not been as fortunate and have lost a baby. The Greenville High School NJROTC presented the colors and the Mississinawa Valley band played the National Anthem for Joelle York who sang the Star Spangled Banner.

Trinity Community to hold first ‘Spring Carnival’ on May 21st UNION CITY, Ind. Trinity Community, part of Graceworks Housing Services, has provided affordable and safe housing to low income seniors and mobility impaired residents of the Union City and surrounding area for over 25 years. As a non-profit organization, it is part of our mission to constantly look for ways to give back to the community. On Saturday, May 21, in collaboration with multiple local organizations and churches, Trinity will host its first “Spring Carnival,” - as a way to give back to a community that has given so generously to us in the past. As part of Trinity’s com-

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Live entertainment and food concessions will also be available, as well as various other amusements. Local businesses and organizations are invited to support the event. Speciﬁcally, items and donations are needed to be used as small prizes for the various games that will be going on throughout the day. These do not need to be large or expensive items, just prizes that would appeal to young children. Even items that you may have on hand for advertising purposes such as frisbees, etc. would be acceptable donations. However, if you would prefer to make a monetary donation in lieu of prizes, and allow

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Ketrow Foundation supports TSO concert GREENVILLE – Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes the Ketrow foundation for their support of the arts in Darke County. DCCA thanks the Ketrow foundation for its contribution to the 2015-2016 season and forwarding DCCA’s mission to encourage cultural enrichment in the community. “The Music of Rodgers & Hammerstein” performances by Toledo Symphony Orchestra, at St. Clair Memorial Hall, May 14 as the final show in DCCA’s 2015-2016 Artists Series. The Ketrow Foundation also supports DCCA’s Family Theatre Series and Arts in Education programs, which benefit Darke County youth and their families. According to DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan, “The Ketrow Foundation’s support of children’s programming makes it possible for us to present wonderful, creativity enhancing Family Theatre Series programs at an affordable ticket price, and enables all Darke County public school students to experience a professional artistic program each year.” Jordan continued, “We are absolutely thrilled to see the children in our community receive the benefit of their generosity and ensuring the opportunity to learn and

grow through the arts.” Tickets for the May 14, 8 p.m. concert are $30/$15 students. Greenville Federal, Jim and Enid Goubeaux and Harry D. Stephens Memorial, Inc. are also sponsors of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra performance. The performance is also sponsored by the Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund. Additionally, the Ohio Arts

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Fitzwater Tree and Lawn Care Sponsors GREENVILLE – Fitzwater Tree and Lawn Care is sponsoring the Gathering at Garst by providing beautiful new landscaping along the side entrance of Garst Museum. Six red Knock Out rose bushes, mulch and shrub trimming were donated along with a new stone with the museum logo sandblasted into the surface. Visitors to the event

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Freezing & Canning Workshop in June GREENVILLE – Gardeners and other lovers of fresh produce are often interested in extending the season’s bounty by learning more about homepreserving fruits and vegetables. Now they can, by attending a free “Food Preservation Workshop,” presented by Ohio State University Extension, Darke County, 603 Wagner Ave., Greenville. There will be three sessions to the workshop: June 7 – Pressure Canning June 14 – Freezing Fruits and Vegetables June 21 – Jams, Jellies and Preserves Each session is from 10-11 a.m. All sessions are free. Class size is limited to 20. The workshop focuses on the basics of home canning and preservation and is appropriate for people with all levels of experience. They emphasize the science behind preservation.

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(NewsUSA) Homeowners across the country are out enjoying sunshine and fresh air while prepping their homes for the warmer seasons. While home improvements on the honey-do list may seem endless, one important task that shouldn’t be ignored is checking for termite activity. Moisture-damaged homes, regardless of make, model or age, are susceptible to termite infestations. Termites are capable of chewing through wood, ﬂooring and wallpaper undetected. These “silent destroyers” can’t be eradicated with do-it-yourself measures, and cause more than $5 billion in property damage annually, costs not typically covered by homeowners insurance. How to Identify Termites Termite-spotting likely occurs in spring as they build new colonies for

GREENVILLE – In 2007, Main Street Greenville created the Adopt a Box Flower Program in downtown Greenville. Since then, more than 70 flower boxes and pots are funded and planted each spring by individuals and businesses located in the community. This year’s Downtown Planting Day will be held on May 14, 8-11 a.m. During this time, more than 60 volunteers gather downtown to plant the flowers along South Broadway. The Adopt a Box Flower Program was created to increase community pride and provide a vibrant and colorful atmosphere. “The flowers add so much curb appeal to the downtown district. We receive compliments on them all season long,” said Amber Garrett, executive director of Main Street Greenville. The Adopt a Box Flower Program also receives sponsorship and assistance from BASF Corporation, Miller Flowers Greenhouse & Florist, and Dave Knapp Ford Lincoln.

mating and nourishment. As colonies mature, winged termites appear around lights of windows and doors. After mating, termites create nearby colonies, spreading the infestation and disappearing into structures. While homeowners may see termites, they can mistake them for ﬂying ants. Termites have distinct body types characterized by straight waists, straight antennae and two sets of wings equal in size. Misidentifying termites could delay treatment and cause structural property damage. Homeowners should be on the lookout for mud tubes on the base of their house, soft wood that sounds hollow when tapped, darkening or blistering of wood structures, small feces piles resembling sawdust near a termite nest and discarded wings near doors

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Breanna’s Quest for Kids continues to seek donations SUSAN HARTLEY

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Bunco 4 Boobies presents check for $23,500 to Cancer Association of Darke County. (Clinton Randall photo)

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GREENVILLE – Following another successful fundraiser, the Bunco 4 Boobies group once again presented a large check to the Cancer Association of Darke County Friday morning. The Bunco 4 Boobies held their 7th annual fundraising event on March 20 and had a full house of over

300 people in attendance. Though shy of their goal, the group raised $23,500 for the local cancer foundation. Since launching the yearly fundraiser, Bunco 4 Boobies has raised well over $100,000 towards helping support local cancer patients. Learn more about the fundraiser and the group in the March 2016 feature at http://www.earlybirdpaper.com/bunco-boobies-capacity-fundraiser.

Judge Jonathan Hein administers the oath of ofﬁce to Magistrate Georganne Huber who was supported by her husband and daughter, Alan and Leah.

Huber makes history as new magistrate RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The office of magistrate prior to 1981 amounted to nothing more than a foreign term to Darke County residents and local attorneys. Under the leadership and urging of Judge Bixler the new office was introduced and Anne Brumbaugh was appointed as the first magistrate to serve the county. Little did anyone realize when she took the oath of office it would be 35 years before the oath would be given again. Many elected officials and public servants have come and gone, but Brumbaugh has been a constant in the courthouse for over three decades. The work she has done with couples facing divorce and dissolution has been described by many as exemplary. When Brumbaugh announced she would be stepping down from her position as magistrate at the end of May it meant history would soon be made. On May 2, Judge Jonathan P. Hein presented the oath of office to the county’s newest magistrate, Georganne Huber. Judge Hein explained it is unusual to have an oath of office ceremony for a magistrate because we’ve only had one magistrate. “Somebody asked me if this was the playbook. The answer is yes because we’ve never done this before. So we

now have the playbook.” Huber was joined by family and friends, including her husband Alan and two-year-old daughter, Leah. Also present for the ceremony were Judge Jason Aslinger, Judge Julie Monnin, local attorneys and elected officials. The new magistrate lives in Troy and worked for a decade in the Montgomery County Public Defender’s Office. She grew up in Sharpsville, Penn. and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at Penn State University and a law degree from Pettit College of Law at Ohio Northern. After practicing criminal law for the past decade, Huber is excited about the change. “I’ve only done criminal defense my entire career. I am ecstatic to have a change. I love my old position, but this is such a great new chapter,” she said. Huber understands she has been asked to step into an office that’s previously been held by one other person, “I have some extremely big shoes to fill. Anne (Brumbaugh) is a legend. She is the position. If I can do a tenth of what she’s done I feel that I will have succeeded.” Over the next four weeks, Huber and Brumbaugh will work together during a time of transition. Judge Hein warned the scheduling won’t be as seamless as it has been over the past 35 years, but urged those who will work with her to have patience.

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GREENVILLE – Thanks to Greenville’s Breanna Deal, children who find themselves facing a hospital stay will soon have plenty to do to keep themselves occupied while at Dayton Children’s Hospital. Deal, 10, spent some time at Children’s in February. While recuperating, she wanted to watch a movie. She and he mom, Nicole, walked down the hall to make a selection and found there weren’t many options from which to choose. “That’s when I asked my mom if we could donate some of our movies from home to Children’s,” Deal said in a press release. “That’s how all of this got started.” Following a phone call to the hospital, Deal and her mom set up a list of mostneeded items and began asking friends and family to donate. They also used social media by posting on Facebook. Breanna’s school family at South Middle School where she is a fifthgrader also has been pitching in to make donations. And Breanna and her mom also prepared fliers, which they posted around town. One flier made it into the hands of a reporter at WHIO Channel 7. After the story was aired over last weekend, items started

pouring in. The Deals have already made a trip to Children’s to deliver some of the donations and will be taking more items later this month when Breanna goes for a doctor’s appointment. The project has its own name – Breanna’s Quest for Kids – and her science teacher, Bill Plessinger said he would be writing Ellen DeGeneres and a co-worker of Nicole’s has a family member who posted Breanna’s story at #bekindtooneanother – which Ellen’s staff monitors for future stories. So Breanna just may be making a trip to California in the future. Breanna said it made her “happy” to be collecting gently used and new toys and activities for children who are hospitalized. But she said she’s also discouraged about one thing. “One thing I am discouraged about is that I couldn’t see them (children) getting surprised,” when they get a donated item, Breanna said. Items Breanna is collecting must be new or gently used and include: * Kid’s movies * Playstation 2 games * Playing cards * Infant rattles, teethers, links * Matchbox or Hot Wheel cars * My Little Pony/My Littlest Pet Shop

Breanna Deal, 10, of Greenville, looks over a few items she’s collected for Dayton Children’s Hospital. Deal spent some time at Children’s in February and was surprised by their lack of kid’s movies. Breanna’s Quest for Kids was born when she started collecting items for the hospital. (Susan Hartley photo)

* Coloring books/crayons * Small containers of Play-Doh * Activity pads * Word search/crossword puzzle books * Small Lego sets * Small versions of board games The original list included nail polish, Nicole Deal said. Only brand new nail polish can be accepted, as well as brand new stuffed animals. “The hospital needs stuff that children can use while sitting in bed,” Nicole Deal said. Area businesses that have made signiﬁcant donations include Jim Gable State Farm, which donated 75 coloring books, 25 packs of crayons and one dozen

Teddy Bears. Cash donations came from Medical Equipment Services, $50; Crowell Lawn Service, $50; and $170 in private cash donations. Breanna and her mom took the cash donations and went shopping at Goodwill and stopped by Anna’s garage sales to ﬁnd some of the items. They also are thinking about purchasing a child’s wagon to deliver the donated toys, movies and other children’s activities at the hospital. Items may be dropped off at Jim Gables and at Teafords in Greenville. For more information, contact Nicole or Marty Deal at 417-0777.

A college degree a worthwhile goal for area moms SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Mother’s Day – a day to honor moms and all they do for their families. And for a couple local moms, there’s more to do for their families than cooking, cleaning and chauffeuring. The Early Bird spoke with two Greenville moms who decided to go back to school, not only to further themselves, but also to instill a love of education in their children. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, adult students are the fastest growing educational demographic in the United States. Enrolling in college is on the rise among students with dependents. A study completed in 2013 revealed there were 8.2 million students over age 25 enrolled in higher education throughout the U.S. A stay-at-home mom for 11 years, Rebecca Sypolt of Greenville, decided to do something for herself – and her family – by enrolling at the Darke County campus of Edison State Community College last fall. “People think I’m crazy,” said the 30-something mom of three young children. “There is a light at the end of the tunnel. You have to have the determination.” Sybolt, a 1999 Greenville graduate, started school a few times right after graduation. She attended nanny training school in Cleveland and worked as a nanny in the Cleveland and Canton areas for a time. She then returned to Greenville and enrolled at Edison. But another nanny job in Canton came along and she returned to northeast Ohio.

Shelly Knick is pictured with her daughter, Kelcey, 5. Knick will complete her associate’s degree in business management at Edison next year.

“I took some classes at Stark State College in Canton while working as a nanny,” Sybolt said. After meeting her husband Jason while working in the Canton area, the two settled down to begin their family – Marissa, 11, Tyler, 10, and Dylan, 6 – all students in Greenville Schools. The Sybolts returned to Greenville to raise their children, and with Jason able to work from home, Mom decided now was the time to ﬁnish her degree – an associate of arts in education. “It’s a personal goal I want to complete,”Sybolt said, noting that all her family members have been supportive of her decision to go back to school to obtain a degree. “My husband took over the grocery shopping. Everyone has helped with the chores around the house. All of them have made adjustments with their schedules in order to make this happen for me.” Sybolt said she wants to work full time as a paraprofessional at the elementary level. Last spring, she started volunteering at Woodland Primary with Tyler’s second-grade class. “Tyler has an IEP (Individualized Education Program),” Sybolt explained, and had teachers who gave

Rebecca Sypolt with her children, Dylan, 6, Tyler, 10 and Marissa, 11, is ﬁnishing up her paraprofessional degree at Edison’s Darke County campus.

him the one-on-one attention he needed. “I appreciate all the hard work they put in on his behalf. The difference they made with him I want to make that same difference with other students.” Sybolt said she tries to complete her course assignments while her children are at school, but sometimes they do sit down and do homework together. She also takes advantage of time spent waiting while the two oldest are in dance class at Final Bow. “I’m trying to show my kids I can finish something I set my mind to do,” Sybolt said, who admitted that at first, she was insecure about going back to school at her age. “But I realized I was doing something good just for me.” A 1998 Ansonia graduate, Shelly Knick attended the Miami Valley Career Technology Center in Clayton, where she studied dental assisting. Follow graduation, she worked in a Dayton-area dental office. For 16 years, Knick worked at Whirlpool and is now working in logistics at Midmark. Her husband Jason works at Whirlpool and the couple are parents

of a daughter, Kelcey, 5, a kindergartner at Woodland Primary. “I have a job I love,” Knick said. “I’m not going back to school to pursue another job. It’s more the sense of an accomplishment,” she said about getting her associate’s degree. “I want to go on and get my bachelor’s degree.” Knick is studying business management at Darke County’s Edison campus, ﬁtting in classes at Edison two days a week, taking an online course, working a third shift job, and taking care of her family. Knick said Kelcey is a little too young to completely understand the full impact of her mom going back to school. “Sometimes she wants me to play or do her nails, but she does understand when I have homework that it’s my job to do it,” Knick said. “There is the guilt of being a mom and trying to do everything really well, but I hope that what she gets out of this is that she’ll remember this when she goes to school.” Both Knick and Sybolt plan on completing their degrees at Edison during 2017.

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GHS junior soon to be hittin’ the open road BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Zach Henninger has been worrying lately about how he was going to be able to get some wheels. The 17-year-old Greenville High School junior is completing his driver’s ed course and naturally had buying a car at the top of his to-do list. But worry no more. Henninger was the winner of the 2005 Ford 500, given away during Greenville’s After Prom event, held Saturday, April 30. The car was a donation from Steve VanGorder, owner of SVG Chevrolet in Greenville, said Senior Class Adviser Kathy Quinn. VanGorder, Quinn said, also attended the After Prom festivities and personally pulled the winning ticket. He also spent the evening assisting with games. Quinn said she approached VanGorder about donating a car back in March. “I thought since SVG was new to the community

Zach Henninger sits behind the wheel of his new car – a Ford 500, which he won at Greenville’s After Prom. His back seat passenger is Steve VanGorder, donor and owner of SVG Chevrolet.

he might be interested in establishing relationships in the community.” Quinn said after the two had “a long chat, he said ‘I’m going to get you a car.’” Quinn said she served as student council adviser for GHS for several years before taking a break, then accepted the role as the senior class adviser last year. She wanted to make After Prom something that students would want to attend, and remembered that several years ago winning a donated car was a highlight. Henninger sure is glad Quinn worked to bring back the car donation. “I was kind of blown away when they called my

May’s Park PALS GREENVILLE – Darke County Park District invites children in kindergarten through second grade to join them on May 21 from 9:30 a.m. to noon to discover all things frogs during Park PALS. This month everyone will meet at the Nature Center on St. Rt. 502 west of Greenville to see what’s hopping in the wetlands and search for all stages of the frog lifecycle in the park. Students will learn what species live locally and what they can do to keep these critical creatures from disappearing. Remember to dress for getting wet.

Park PALS is a series of monthly programs designed for students of this age group who are interested in nature. PALS stands for Practicing And Learning Stewardship, and its mission is to develop future earth stewards through meaningful educational opportunities and hands-on experiences in the natural world. A fee of $3 is charged for the program, and preregistration is required. For any questions about the Park PALS program or any other Park District programs or to register for the May class, call the Nature Center at 548-0165.

name,” he said. Henninger, who works at Eikenberry’s, said he plans to care for the car and take it to college with him after he graduates with the Class of 2017. Right now he has plans to attend either Ball State or Bowling Green State University to study as a music major. All juniors and seniors were eligible to win the Ford 500. Their ticket to After Prom was the entry for all of the door prizes, including the car. The GHS Prom was themed Paris By Moonlight. After Prom activities included mini golf, Nine Square in the Air, pinball machines from Doug’s Arcade, corn hole, table games, and the movie Despicable Me. Greenville High School S.A.D.D. Club provided free pizza and snacks.

Progressive Ag Safety Day set DARKE COUNTY - The Darke County Chapter of Farm Safety For Just Kids will be hosting their 12th annual Progressive Agriculture Safety Day on Tuesday, June 14, at the Darke County Fairgrounds in Greenville. Registration is limited to the ﬁrst 100 kids ages 7-13. For a registration packet, please call Rhonda at 937417-7412 or email at rhondajkress@gmail.com.

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Soul Express Band plays at Gathering GREENVILLE – Do you like good music? Well, there’s nothing ﬁner than that sweet soul music of the 1960s and ‘70s. Music by classic artists like the Temptations, Four Tops, James Brown, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding and Marvin Gaye. Music that’s guaranteed to turn any “Gathering” into a party. Soul Express will take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 30 at The Gathering at Garst. The band specializes in a dynamic musical style that provides audiences with the raw excitement of a ‘60s “soul revue.” Since its founding in 1999, the band has played hundreds of shows at concert venues, nightclubs, festivals,

private parties and weddings. Soul Express has had repeat performances at some of the area’s top venues, including the Fraze Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Hollywood Gaming at the Dayton Raceway, the NCR Country Club, Centerville’s Stubbs Park Amphitheatre, Gilly’s night-

Summer Day Camps planned DARKE COUNTY – Summer is a critical time for kids’ health. When kids are out of school, the extra free time and increasing technological distractions, such as television, cell phones or video games, make it harder for kids to practice healthy habits. Research shows that without access to out-ofschool physical and learning activities, kids fall behind academically. Kids also gain weight twice as fast during summer than the school year. A great way for kids to stay active and learning this summer is the Y’s Summer Day Camps. To give youth an adventurous, active and healthy summer, the YMCA of Darke County is offering day camp for youth. YMCA camp programs provide a fun and unique experience that gives children and teens the opportunity to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, discover new interests and create memories that last a lifetime. Registration for the upcoming day camp season is open. Kids can choose which week they’d like to attend, or attend camp all summer

long! The YMCA of Darke County offers full time summer day camps from 9am4pm, Monday through Friday, June through August. Before- and after- care is also available for 6-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. Camp prices are $100 per week for Y members and $125 per week for Potential Y Members. Before and After care is $25. To register, visit either Darke County Y location, complete enrollment forms, pick up a parent handbook, and pay a $15 per camp deposit due upon registration. Each week features two different camps to choose from. One is a themed camp, such as Dance Camp, Mad Scientist Camp, Krafty, Kids, Sports Sampler, or Cooking Camp. Fun Club is the second camp option, with each week including all the Y has to offer, including swimming, games, nature activities, crafts, and more. The YMCA of Darke County offers ﬁnancial assistance to those in need. For more information, contact the YMCA of Darke County at 548-3777 or visit www.ymcadarkecounty.org.

club, Dayton’s RiverScape, Kettering’s Holiday At Home Festival and Centerville’s Americana Festival. The five-man band consists of Tom Beyerlein (bass, vocals), Chris Demmons (keyboards, vocals), Gary Jackson (guitar, vocals), Jeff Lofino (drums) and Ken McCall (sax, flute and vocals). The Gathering at Garst will take place on the museum grounds July 30 and 31. You can find out more about the event at www.gatheringatgarst.com.

Fundraiser for CADC UNION CITY – Borderline, Baker’s Motorcycle Shop and Union City Country Club will hold their annual fundraiser for Cancer Association of Darke County. The event will include a poker run, live music and three-man golf scramble at the Union City Country Club, chicken dinner, beneﬁt auction, 50/50 drawing and door prizes. Doors open at noon on May 21, at the Borderline Club, 6140 Hillgrove-Southern Road, Greenville, for this event. The poker run will kick-off at 11 a.m. The cost is $3 per person and $5 for a couple. The poker run is $10 per person and the golf scramble is $40 per person. For information, call Bud at (937) 417-3026 All proceeds go to Cancer Association of Darke County to help local cancer patients.

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Young artists invited to submit work GREENVILLE – The 2016 Gathering at Garst Committee invites all young Darke County artists in grades 4-8 to participate in a youth art contest. Artists are to submit an original collage with the theme “Hometown History.” Deadline for entries is July 15. All pieces submitted will be displayed at The Gathering at Garst on July 30 and 31. Cash prizes will be awarded for

ﬁrst through ﬁfth place. For more information about a collage workshop scheduled for May 14 and registration forms, visit g a t h e r i n - Students in grades four through eight are invited to g a t g a r s t . submit their artwork to the Gathering at Garst Youth com or pick Art Show. up a broGranny’s Corner Frame chure at their sponsors: Shop or Gordon OrthoSadie Grace Boutique, dontics.

Summer safety with diabetes GREENVILLE – Summer is a time when we take advantage of the long hours of daylight and enjoy during many activities outdoors. Summer is also a time for family vacations and barbeques. If you have diabetes, summer may also impact blood glucose depending on what you eat, your activity and even the weather. Join Karen Droesch RD, LD, CDE the Diabetic Educator at Wayne HealthCare who will provide a presenta-

tion on “Summer Fun and Safety”, during the Free Monthly Diabetes Wellness Program. We will discuss healthy eating with our summertime favorites, traveling with diabetes, weathers impact on blood sugar, and protecting our feet. The presentation will be held on May 10, at 2 p.m. in the third ﬂoor conference room, at Wayne HealthCare. The program is free to attend. For more information, call 547-5750.

Main Street Greenville moves closer to prize GREENVILLE – The national small business movement, Independent We Stand, announces the quarterﬁnalists, including Main Street Greenville of Darke County Ohio, of the 2016 Independent We Stand “America’s Main Streets” contest. As the lifeblood cities and towns, Main Streets play an important role in the longterm success of communities and help build a sense of place. Independent We Stand invites the public to vote for their favorite quarterﬁnalist and move a deserving Main Street one step closer to the grand prize of $25,000. “Our community has actively pursued downtown revitalization as a goal for success since the late 1970s. Over time, we have seen community engagement grow and feel we are in the position to fully utilize the $25,000 award,” said Amber Garrett, executive director of Main Street Greenville. “We appreciate everyone

who has voted thus far, we hope they will continue to support us through the finish line.” More than 150,000 votes were cast for 253 nominees during the nominations phase. The quarterfinalists in alphabetical order are: Semifinalist voting runs through May 29. The winner of the 2016 “America’s Main Streets” contest will be announced June 3. Contest prizes include: $25,000 grand prize; STIHL Equipment Certificate for $1,000 worth of STIHL equipment good at any STIHL dealer in the U.S.; $500 Tire Pros certificate towards a set of Continental tires; $500 Do it Best Corp. shopping spree; $500 PPG Pittsburgh Paints shopping spree; public relations and social media recognition; alignable small business social media “Neighborhood” on the site; and special plaque for winner to proudly display.

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DCRTA will host event GREENVILLE – The Darke County Retired Teachers Association (DCRTA) will host an evening dinner meeting to recognize the Darke County Teacher of the Year winner and the DCRTA scholarship recipients on May 17, 6:30 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. 4th St., Greenville. The menu will include pork tenderloin, sweet potato casserole, corn, broccoli-cauliﬂower salad, rolls, assorted desserts, coffee, water, and punch. The cost of the meal is $8. Entertainment will be provided by Bill Light. To make reservations, contact Jean Kelly before May 12 at 692-6248 (leave message) or mjkelly@woh.rr.com. DCRTA invites anyone to join their association.

Park meeting date changed GREENVILLE – The Darke County Park District Board of Commissioners regular monthly meeting has been changed to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 12. The meeting will be held in the Tecumseh Room of the Shawnee Prairie Nature Education Center, 4267 State Route 502 W., Greenville.

SR 47 detour announced ANSONIA – The Village of Ansonia street improvement project will take place on East Canal Street (State Route 47) from Main Street (State Route 118) to the east corporation limits. In order to complete the work, a detour for all trafﬁc (other than local) will be required as follows: From the West: Proceed north on State Route 118; to east on State Route 705; to south on US Route 127; and then continue west on State Route 47. From the East: Proceed north on US Route 127; to west on State Route 705; to south on US Route 118; and then continue east on State Route 47. To access the Ansonia Local School campus, all school trafﬁc shall utilize East Cross Street coming from the east at Main Street. This road closure will be in affect from May 10 through approximately August 31. For additional information, contact Tom Welbaum Village Administrator at 337-6781.

Varsity V gives to Special Olympics VERSAILLES – The Versailles Varsity V recently donated to Darke County Special Olympics. Varsity V student athletes and members on-hand for the donation were David Ault, Courtney McEldowney, Audrey Mowen, Britney Buffenbarger, Colin Peters, Madison Covault and Kyle Marchal. Marchal, who serves as Varsity V vice president, will be participating at the Track and Field Event on May 13 (rain date May 16) at Harmon Field along with the special needs athletes in the Uniﬁed Relays.

BPW will induct new officers on May 12 GREENVILLE – The Greenville Business & Professional Women’s (BPW) Club Foundation Committee is making preparations for their May 12 meeting. The new officers will be formally inducted into the club. Lauren Henry, executive director at Wayne HealthCare Foundation, has been invited to be the speaker for the evening. Prior to becoming executive director at Wayne HealthCare Foundation, she served as executive director for eight years at Darke County United Way, and spent five years on the UW board prior to that, as well. Community and serving others above self is a passion and she is honored to give back to the community she has grown up within and help shape the future of Darke County serving others through community health projects as well as social service, education and beautification projects. Lauren graduated from Greenville High School, attained a Bachelors of Science from Miami University and an MBA from the University of Findlay. The transition to healthcare was very natural as her mother has a chronic illness and Wayne HealthCare has always given her world-class care and treated her as family at the hospital. The Wayne HealthCare Foundation’s mission is collaborating through

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philanthropy with Wayne HealthCare in order to enhance community education and wellness close to home. Areas of focus for the Foundation include Youth Health & Wellness, Diabetes, Nutrition & Obesity Awareness, Developing Future Health Care Leaders, Seniors & the Aging Population, Wellness/Prevention, and Heart Health as well as providing stateof-the-art equipment, technologies, and facilities for our service area. The club will be meeting May 12, at the Private Dining Room at the Brethren’s Retirement Community, 750 Chestnut, Greenville. The dinner meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The Greenville BPW Club invites women interested in learning more about the club to the meeting. Contact Marilyn Emmons at 548-5024 or demmons@embarqmail.com by noon on May 9 to make a reservation to attend this meeting. The cost is $12 per person.

Beneﬁt for Senior Center WEST MILTON – Simply Sweet by Dennis Delk & Family, will do a Homemade Ice Cream & Pizza Beneﬁt for the Milton-Union Senior Center Flooring Fund on May 14, starting at 4 p.m. They will go until they run out. The

Center is located at 435 W. Hamilton St., West Milton. They will be serving Simple Sweet homemade ice cream, wood-ﬁred pizzas, hot dogs, pies, cakes and drinks. For information, call Carol Garver at 698-7129.

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123 W. Weller St., Ansonia, 548-5490

Coletown Congregational Church 2876 State Route 571, Greenville 548-6590

East Zion Church 602 WAGNER AVENUE GREENVILLE, OH 937.548.4503 www.ggfloorfashions.com Your Hometown Floor Store with Hometown Service

6171 St. Rt. 36, Greenville 937-548-6364

First Congregational Church

115 W. 5th St., Greenville, OH 45331 937-548-3575

CMA Church

306 Devor St., Greenville, OH 45331 937-548-4955

Stelvideo Christian Church Parts & Service Aces in Automotive Service

• Brakes • Cooling Systems • Air Conditioning Systems • Ignitions • Electrial Systems Over 30 Years Experience OPEN 6 DAYS Mon.-Fri. 8-5 • Sat. 8-12 4209 Kilborne Rd. between Rt. 49 & Hogpath Rd.

547-0474

We Do More to Serve You Best

6808 Church St., Stelvido, Greenville, OH 316-8198

Teegarden Congregational Church 2753 State Route 47 W., Ansonia 337-4249

Woodington Congregation Church

8978 N State Route 49, Greenville 548-9441 ---------------------------------------------

CHURCH OF CHRIST Greenville Church of Christ

4599 Childrens Home Bradford Rd., Greenville, 937-548-4467 ---------------------------------------------

*Home Medical Equipment * Health Care Screenings Delivery Available 100 Ft. Jefferson Ave. Greenville 937-547-1642 www.theprescriptionstore.com

www.cfpoeppelman.com RADIO DISPATCHED ON TIME DELIVERY BUILDING MATERIALS CRUSHED STONE & SAND Bradford Office, Plant 937-448-2191 Versailles Plant 937-526-5137 Union City Plant 765-964-6572

INTERDENOMINATIONAL Family of God

1110 N. Broadway, Greenville 937-548-1842

310 W South St., Arcanum, 692-8521

Lighthouse Christian Center

5256 Sebring Warner Rd., Greenville, 548-7464 ---------------------------------------------

LUTHERAN St. John Lutheran Church

7418 State Route 121, Greenville 548-5404

St Paul Lutheran Church 131 E. 4th Street, Greenville 548-5770

St Paul’s Lutheran Church 13495 Greenville St. Marys Rd Versailles, 419-336-7111

St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

6825 State Route 722, Ithaca, 678-8584

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

8520 Oakes Rd., Pitsburg 937-692-5670

Trinity Lutheran Church

1470 W. State Route 28, Union City, IN 765-964-5712 ---------------------------------------------

METHODIST - UNITED Abbottsville United Methodist Church 3145 St. Rt. 49, Arcanum

Ansonia United Methodist Church Corner of Pearl and High St., Ansonia 337-5781

EUM Church

1451 Sater Street, Greenville, OH 45331

Faith United Methodist Church

101 E. South St., Arcanum, 692-8934

First United Methodist Church 202 W 4th St. Greenville, 548-3075

Fort Jefferson United Methodist 3856 Church St., Greenville 548-4410

Gordon United Methodist Church

311 East St., Gordon, OH 937-884-5129

Ithaca Grace United Methodist 750 Arcanum-Ithaca Rd 678-9062

Nashville United Methodist 5984 Palestine Union City Rd. Greenville 548-1421

New Madison United Methodist

The New Beginning Church of God

Trinity United Methodist Church

Rossburg United Methodist

117 Ross St., Rossburg, 937-338-4765 112 West South Street Arcanum, OH 692-8530

937.547.6300 Now Taking Online Orders

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Webster United Methodist Church

8849 Seibt Rd., Versailles 526-3855 ---------------------------------------------

149 N. Main St., New Madison 937-996-5341

802 East 4th St.,Greenville, 937-214-6502

122 W Wood St, Versailles 937-526-3855

EPISCOPAL St Paul’s Episcopal Church

CHURCH OF GOD Ansonia First Church of God

750 S Main St., Ansonia, 337-3945

METHODIST - UNITED Versailles United Methodist

900 E. Main Street Greenville

MISSIONARY Greenville Missionary Church

Pleasant View Missionary Church

5231 Gettysburg Pitsburg Rd. Greenville, 447-3885 ---------------------------------------------

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Beamsville Christian Church 6102 Beamsville-Union City Rd. Greenville 547-0009

Calvary Bible Church

9462 State Route 571, Arcanum 947-1978

SALES-SERVICE-INSTALLATIONS ...ALL FROM ONE PLACE! High Definition Installer Authorized DIRECTV Retailer Home Theatre Flat Screens Satallites & Antennas

Professional Service Pazma/LCD-HD Antique Radio and Record Player Repair

937.996.6331

111 N. Main - New Madison www.weimerelectronicsofnewmadisonoh.com

Wieland Jewelers Fine Jewelers Since 1907

Friendship Community Church

Marriage Symbol Necklace

1005 Eaton Fort Nesbit Rd. New Paris, 997-3592

True Life

5990 State Route 36, Greenville 548-3558

Living Waters Ministries

102 W Main St., Versailles, 526-4567

Northside Community Fellowship

8135 St. Rt. 127 N., Greenville, 548-8965

Rosehill Country Church

St. Rt. 49 and McFeeley-Petry Rd, Rosehill

Versailles Christian Church 105 W Ward St., Versailles 937-526-4194

The Hillgrove Federated Church

1009 Hillgrove Woodington Rd., Union City, 968-6332

Congregation Anshe Emeth Jewish Synagogue

Caldwell St., Piqua, 937-547-0092 ---------------------------------------------

PENTECOSTAL Faith Apostolic Lighthouse

332 W Payton St, 765-628-3299 ---------------------------------------------

PRESBYTERIAN First United Presbyterian Church

114 E. Fourth St., 937-548-3188 ---------------------------------------------

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST - UCC St. Paul United Church of Christ

129 W. Third St., Greenville, 548-4506 ---------------------------------------------

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST First Universalist Church

331 E. Washington St. New Madison, 996-3403 ---------------------------------------------

WESLEYAN Trinity Wesleyan Church

1400 E Main St., Greenville, 547-0337

Greenville Wesleyan Holiness Church 201 Hall Street Greenville, OH 45331

414 S. Broadway Grenville

937.548.3620

www.wielandjewelers.net Call us before you buy!

WHOLESALE CARPET OUTLET FREE Estimates

Mon-Fri. 8am-8pm Saturday 9-5pm 301 East Main Street Gettysburg

937.447.4265 www.wholesalecarpetgettysburg.com

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1-765-964-6259 • Chicken • Appetizers • Ice Cream • Seafood • Salads • Daily Specials • Kids Menu • Cakes • Pizza • Pies • Mexican • Burgers • Sandwiches • Candles & Gifts DINE IN • CARRY OUT • DELIVERY OPEN ALL WEEK 11AM-10PM ST. RD. 32 W, UNION CITY, IN

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937.548.5257

FULL SERVICE AUTO REPAIR WE MEET ANY COMPETITORS PRICE OR COUPONS • Brakes • Steering/Suspension • Diagnostic • Tires (New & Used) • Tune-Ups • Alignments • Maintenance • Heat • AC • Batteries M-F 8-6 • SAT. 9-2 Waiting Room with Wi-Fi

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SERVICES OFFERED MOWING, large or small jobs. Also Landscaping, Shrub Trimming, Spraying/Fertilizing, Snow Removal. Reasonable rates. References available. Very dependable. 548-1716, ask for Justin

Musical Instrument Consignment at Bach To Rock Music in Greenville! Better chance of selling it at a Store that Specializes in what Musicians want than a regular consignment shop. Call us today (or better yet, stop by with HORSE BOARD- your clean & playable ING. Spacious stalls, item) to hear the details. indoor riding arena. 547-1970, bachtorock@ 937.266.2772 earthlink.net

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SERVICES OFFERED 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!

LAWN MOWING & ROLLING, Yard Cleanup, Shrub Trimming, Edging, Mulching, Landscape Maintenance. Free Estimates. Leave message for Gettysburg Outdoor at Lavy’s Corner Mart 937-447-3051

Betsy Moorman Piano Studio currently has openings. Accepting ages 5-100. Call (937) 621-0782 or email ebmoorman@gmail. com for details Attention Small Businesses: Simplify Your Payroll & Taxes with Paychex! New customers receive one month of payroll processing free! Receive a Free Quote! Call 800-805-0164 HELP WANTED Part-time help, all positions. Apply within, Miller’s Tavern, 15 N High St, Arcanum, 692-5359

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HELP WANTED LANDSCAPE POSITION Experience not required. See our block ad on page 21. Send resume to Crowell Lawn Service, PO Box 141, Greenville, OH 45331

The Darke County YMCA is seeking fulland part-time Child Development teachers at their Versailles Center. Flexible hours available. Experience with children and high school diploma required. Apply in person or email kroberts@ ymcadarkecounty.org. Responsible & dependable individuals needed to deliver Early Birds in the Versailles area. They are walking routes. If you are interested, please contact Becky at 937-547-0851 and leave your name, address & phone number, if no answer Glick’s Construction, Inc, locally owned & operated construction company with over 20 years in business, looking for reliable, self-motivated, hardworking individuals who are willing to learn & grow with our company. Skills beneficial but not required. Must have valid driver’s license. Call 547-3051 The Darke County YMCA is seeking LIFEGUARDS at their Greenville and Versailles facilities. Daytime availability a plus. Lifeguard certification required. Training available. Apply in person or email troberts@ ymcadarkecounty.org. Full or part-time Carpenter. Minimum 2 years experience. 548-2307

Now Hiring All Shifts

Full time Part time Production Pick and Pack Manufacturing Construction Experience Concrete Finishers Clerical Experience

Clean background & pass drug screen. Call 937-547-5627 Associates Staffing 1324 Wagner Ave Greenville, OH 45331

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Full time positions available for processing department. Positions are responsible for assembly and distribution of product for shipment to customers. Position reports to Processing Manager. Very Competitive Pay Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance KSOP and 401(k) Apply in person: 3078 Washington Rd Rossburg, OH Or Call 937.337.9576 Hrs. 8 am-5:00 pm EEO/M/F/V/II

Now hiring Class A & B CDL Drivers. Pay based hourly or commission of truck. 937-968-4195 ext 202 Retail Clerk, P.T. Bears Mill, Exp. Available Wknds. Call: 937-4585112 First Call Staffing is Now Hiring for Greenville Technologies. Apply at GTI, 5755 St Rt 571 E. Hiring for all shifts, with lots of openings on 2nd and 3rd! Full-time and Part-time positions available. All positions require a clean drug screen. Walk-in Applications with Interview Wednesday & Thursday 8-10am & 1-3pm. Applications taken Mon, Tues & Fri from 8a-4p as well, but no interview is available on the spot. Please bring 2 pieces of I.D. to apply WANTED TO BUY Cars/Trucks, running or not UP TO $500. Free pick-up. 937-423-2703 or 937-621-5809 BUYING OLD GUITARS, Banjos, Mandolins & Amplifiers. ALSO buying Flutes, Saxophones, Trombones, Trumpets in good condition, Yamaha, Selmer, King, Conn. Bring them to Bach to Rock Music, 334 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH for an offer. 937-547-1970, email: bachtorock@ earthlink.net Old Guitars: Fender, Martin, Gretsch, Gibson. Old Rogers drums. 937621-4813 AGRICULTURE Custom litter spreading. Access to chicken manure. 937-564-3399 PETS Jack Russell puppies, born 3-16, $250 each. Call 937-459-0671 LIVESTOCK Brown egg laying pullets. 937-526-4541

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CONTRACT RATES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST BUSINESS LINE ADS $1.85/line, $7.40 min. IN MEMORIAM, CARD OF THANKS 45¢ word “Homeowner” ads are $1.85/line, $7.40 minimum Use the handy order blank appearing on this page. WANTED Wanted: Used house trailers in good condition. Please call 937448-2974 SPECIAL NOTICES DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. CALL 1-800-895-7416 FOR RENT 3 BR, 2 bath country home in northern Darke county. 2 car garage. $650/mo + utilities. 419375-1052

1 bedroom apt in Arcanum. Range, refrig furnished. No pets. 937678-5002 Storage for personal & business use. Penske Truck Rentals. Call Greenville Stor & Lock. 548-1075, 5328 Michelle St

FOR RENT Willow Place Apartments - We’re better than ever! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Call 937-3168489. Equal Housing Opportunity

428 E Main St, Greenville. One bedroom apt. 937-467-8338 COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent. Great location on E Main St, high visibility. For more details 548-5264 Very nice upstairs apt,Greenville, newly remodeled. 3 BR, 1 bath. All appliances included. 547-3051 2-3 BR house, 300 Surrey Lane, Greenville. $560 + deposit. 937459-7377 Nice 1 BR 1st floor apt with W/D hookup. No pets or smoking. $420/ mo includes water. 109 Armstrong, Greenville. 548-5053 benanzer.com

VILLAGE OF ARCANUM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WATER/WASTEWATER OPERATOR

The Village of Arcanum Utility Department is now accepting applications for a Water/Wastewater Operator. Duties include operating and maintaining electric generation facilities, monitoring water/sewer facilities, and performing physical labor within the Village Utility Department as needed. Pay based on experience. Requirements include a high school education, a valid Ohio driver’s license, obtain a CDL with a class B endorsement within 6 months. Applications are available at the City Building located at 104 W. South Street, Arcanum, Ohio. Applications and/or resumes must be returned no later than May 20, 2016. Job applications are not kept on file beyond six months, so any previous applicants are encouraged to re-apply. EOE.

Garage Door Installer Needed Benefits include: Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation Full Time Apply M-F 8am-4pm Greenville Door Sale, Inc. 320 Chestnut Street Greenville 937-547-1082

CROWELL LAWN SERVICE

We are hiring for the following positions (experience not necessary):

• Lawn Treatment Applicator (spraying/fertilizing/etc.) • Landscaper (mulching/shrub trimming/pavers + retaining walls/etc.) All positions can lead to snow removal jobs during the winter. Pay will be dependent on your attendance/customer service/attitude/ quality/safety! Direct correlation between the amount of heart you put into your job and the amount of money you put into your pocket! Please send resumes to Crowell Lawn Service, PO Box 141, Greenville OH 45331

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FOR RENT Nice 3 BR house in Greenville north end. No Pets. $625. 447-7845

Union City 3br/1ba brick ranch, $500 997-2000 photos at outpostenter prises.com New 2016 3 BR mobile homes. Greenwood Park, Union City. 765964-7869 Very Nice 1 BR Ground level Apt. Near Greenville Park. $415/mo. No pets & Smoking. 305 Miami Circle Drive #4. Call 548-5053 2 BR upstairs apt, New Madison. $625 includes everything & wi-fi. Deposit & references required. 564-1402

PRODUCTION AND FARM POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc

Full time positions available for Production Department. Positions are responsible for care and upkeep of poultry barns Very Competitive Pay Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance KSOP and 401(k) Apply in person: 3078 Washington Rd Rossburg, OH Or Call 937.337.9576 Office Hrs. 8 am-5:00 pm EEO/M/F/V/II

1 BR house in country. Garage & small yard. SE of Greenville on 571. No Pets. 937-947-1495 3 BR ranch with garage in country, Greenville. $585 + deposit. 937570-1230 REAL ESTATE Beautiful large log home, 2.4 aces w/3 BR, loft, pellet boiler, pond, much more. On SR 571E, edge of Greenville. NEW PRICE $292,000. Trump Realty 678-5687 HUNTING/TIMBER LAND SACRIFICE! 111 acres - $159,900. Trophy deer hunting, huge timber value, private access to 2 lakes! 3 hrs from the GW Bridge! Terms avail! 888-7386994 WoodworthLakePreserve.com 3 BR brick home with large workshop - ZONED GENERAL BUSINESS. Ideal for plumber, roofer, electrician, insurance office, etc. High traffic area in Greenville. 5482223

Automotive Machine Shop

Is looking for a person with good mechanical skills to work in our shop. E-mail a resume to aj481x@aol.com or drop or mail to SRS Engine Parts Attn: Stan Ray 5453 SR 49 Greenville OH 45331

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 2016. For an application and more information, please visit dhidetasseling.com or call Mahala or Jessi at (937)833-3339 ext. 113.

REAL ESTATE ADIRONDACK LAKEFRONT! 131 acres -- 1/2 MILE OF WATERFRONT - $299,900. Pure, clean lake teeming with fish and wildlife! Mature woods with trails, trophy deer and valuable timber! 40 Mins from Albany! Owner terms! (866) 495-8733 WoodworthLakePreserve.com

3 CABINS ON THE LAKE! 30 acres $249,900. MUST SELL! Rustic cabins on a beautiful unspoiled lake just 3 hrs NY City! Mature woodlands, tumbling stream, incredible setting! 888-431-7214. WoodworthLakePreserve.com EQUIPMENT John Deeres: 455, 60â&#x20AC;?, excellent shape or 2011 2520 3 point, 72â&#x20AC;? deck, low hrs. Call for more info 937-548-6705 RECREATIONAL 2000 Fleetwood Terry travel trailer, clean, good condition, $4700. 937621-9281 1997 Winnebago Vectra, Cummings diesel, 72K, slide-out $13,900. 937-547-0370 AUTOMOTIVE 2011 Chevy Cruze $8995. 2011 Fusion $8995. 2010 Avenger $7995. 2010 HHR $7995. 2008 G6 $7995. 2005 Grand Am $3995. 2004 Grand Prix GTP $4995. 2004 Ram Crew 4x4 $9995. 2001 S10 Crew $4995. 2005 Jeep $6995. Buy - Sell - Trade! CountryAutoSalesGreenville.com 548-1337

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THE PERFECT TIME TO SEE THIS 2 BR HOME IN WAYNE LAKES! Covered porches & patios on each level. 3 docks. MLS 557621 #4357 FM SCHOOL DISTRICT! Over 2000 sq ft in this 1 1/2-ST brick home. 3 BR, 2 BA. LRM & DRM. Great KIT w/tile floor, granite counters & sink, Bosch range. Geothermal w/propane supplemental heat. MLS 707112 #4505 IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY! 2-ST vinyl sided home w/large front porch. LRM, DRM & FRM. Eat-in KIT. 3 BR, 2 BA. 2-car det. garage. MLS 622512 #4494 PRICE REDUCED! Nice Country Location! 3 BR brick ranch w/wood floors in KIT, LRM, hallway & 2 BRs; other BR has carpet. 2-car attached garage. Patio. MLS 624185 #4495 NEW LISTING! EXECUTIVE FLAIR! A courtyard welcomes you to this 4000+ sq ft brick ranch-style home on 5 acres! KIT has numerous cabinets, granite counter tops, island with corian top, JenAire range! 4 BR (including master suite). Lovely landscaping! MLS 709188 #4509

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2005 Nissan Altima, 4 dr sedan, 138K mi, $2750 OBO. 417-1990 Ken HOUSEHOLD PILLOWTOP 14 INCH THICK MATTRESS & BOX SPRINGS: FULL SET $237; QUEEN SET $259; KING SET $399. NEW IN PLASTIC WITH WARRANTY. 937-8845455 We deliver Very nice used Rainbow vacuum sweeper. Warranty. Call 548-0870 New, warehouse liquidation, queen $169, king $219, full $149, twin $79. We deliver. Call 937884-5455 Dryers: Maytag, Whirlpool, Frigidaire - $125 each. Refrig: KitchenAid & Frigidaire side by side $200 each. Whirlpool Electric Range $150. Frigidaire Electric Range $100. Frigidaire upright freezer $175. 937-9686804 MISC. FOR SALE 75,000 btu down-flow nat gas furnace. 75,000 btu up-flow propane furnace. 2x4 & 2x2 drop ceiling light fixtures. Lshaped laminate office desk. Metal 16-locker unit. Electrical wire spool rack. All in exc cond. 548-7339 Acorn Stairlifts. The AFFORDABLE solution to your stairs! **Limited time -$250 Off Your Stairlift Purchase!** Buy Direct & SAVE. Please call 1-800-410-7127 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

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Historic Brick turn of the century property! This property has more to offer than meets the eye. The upstairs living area could be a rental that will pay your bills or a place to relax after a hard dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work downstairs. Over 2,400 sq. ft in this 2-story building with 2 bedroom, 1 bath living area on the second floor. A back area with a separate entrance could possibly be rented out as another small business area. Imagination will make this property a great income producer. All brick with porthole windows and nice front display windows. Stop in for your personal tour with REALTORÂŽ Shirley Rasor. (701610)

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Kentucky Derby glasses from 1982 to 2015. 53 glasses; some of same. $55 for all. 937-4594523 Friday, May 13, 2016 Starting at 6:00 PM FURNACES $285 While Supplies Last. Greenville Stor & Lock TUNS 1-877-473-8867 5328 Michelle Rd – Greenville GARAGE SALES Off Sebring Warner Rd. Household, Miscellaneous ARCANUM/PITSBURG HUGE 5 FAMILY! 294 and Welding Equipment Country Neighbor Ga- Schnorf Jones Rd; belonging to: rage Sales; Thursday, May 12-14; 9-5; Table/ 1. Lori Lane June 16th; Painter chairs, oven, counter 1337 N. Chippewa, Greenville Creek, Pitsburg, & Red top stove, dryer, Shark 2. Pat & Cassie Rehmert River Areas. To host a sweeper, 12” DeWalt 424½ Front St., Greenville sale call 937-564-8610 planer w/stand, tools, 4-wheeler tires, truck 3. Corrine Vivitoe 4 Greenmoor Dr, Arcamirror, ‘85 Chevy Allen digital computer PO Box 85, New Madison num; May 12-13, 8:30- truck, Ford F150 truck, organ 222A, home or Cash Only day of sale. 4:30; May 14, 8:30-noon; church. Must go. Mu- Antiques, furniture, work MTD rear tine tiller-not AUCTIONEER, RON CRIST running, old jugs, ansic. 692-5933 cabinets, misc tiques, Longaberger baskets, household, home decor, lots of fabric scraps, VHS tapes, DVDs. Baby items: 5378 SEBRING-WARNER RD., GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331 bouncy seat, jogging stroller, boys’ clothes DOORS OPEN AT 8:00A.M. 0-3/size 14. Name Directions: Approx. 30 miles NORTH of Dayton, Ohio. From the intersection of S.R. 49 and brand clothes: young U.S. 127 Bypass, take U.S. 127 NORTH approx. ¼ mile to Sebring-Warner Rd. and turn RIGHT men’s, jr girls’ up to XL, or EAST to auction site, just 2 buildings EAST of the “Early Bird”. (WATCH FOR AUCTION men & women’s. Sales SIGNS ON SALE DAY) close by. Very clean, organized. Don’t miss! *Multi Family* 253 Schnorf Jones Rd; May 12&13, 9-5; 14, 9-?; Lots of household items, steam mop, Decor, antique doors. Baby cradle & changing table, Nice Crib, car seats, like new Medela Breast Pump. Lots of 2004 GMC ENVOY – 2001 GMC P.U. – DIESEL GRASSHOPPER – ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES – COINS – FURNITURE & APPLIANCES – DIE CAST women’s clothes 0-10, TRACTORS & TRUCKS – TOOLS – LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT purses, shoes & boots, baby items. Scrapbooking, Cricut cart., bikes, wagon, horse saddles. No early Sales REBECCA SMITH P.O.A. • ALL items must be paid for the day of auction. Multi-Family Barn Sale. • ALL items are sold as is. 8853 Graw Rd, off 49 • We must collect Sales Tax (except on Titled Vehicles). S. of Pitsburg; May • TERMS: Cash or Good Check with Proper Photo ID; Visa / MC / Discover accepted with a 3% 12,13,14; 9-4; Trailer, Clerk Fee added. Table saw, Golf cart • Visit us online @ www.auctionzip.com and enter USER I.D. #8673 cover, Power tools, for photos and information. • Food Available on Site! Antiques, Dishes, Chil• Open Friday, May 20th from 9:00AM to 5:00PM for Inspection. dren’s clothes/toys

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FARM REAL ESTATE AUCTION 77.883 ACRES, BROWN TOWNSHIP DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2016

BARE LAND ONLY: 77.883 Acre tract location in the southwest quarter S30-T2-R11 BRMRS, Brown Township and part outlot 20, Village of Fletcher, Miami County, Ohio. Approximately 76 acres more or less are tillable (7.15 acres are located in the village of Fletcher). Soil types range from Brookston and Crosby. This is a very nice production farm in Miami County and has been in the same family for many years. (This is bare land only, no buildings are included.) TERMS & CONDITIONS: $25,000.00 down the day of sale. Balance due in 30 days or on delivery of deed. Buyers to have financing approved prior to sale date. Owners have the rights to accept or reject any or all bids.

OWNERS: RONALD & DOROTHY MOTTER AUCTIONEER/REALTOR MIKE HAVENAR • SHIVELY REALTY

For information Call: 937-606-4743 Email: mike@mlh56.com No CO-OP

LARGE OUTSTANDING AUCTION SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016 AT 9:00 AM

GARY (BROWNIE) AND BARBARA BROWN

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PUBLIC AUCTION

GARAGE SALES ON NEXT PAGE

TIME: 10:00 A.M.

LOCATION: North State Route 589, Fletcher, Ohio 45326 DIRECTIONS: St. Rt. 36 East of Piqua to Fletcher. Turn south onto Walnut St., Walnut St. turns into St. Rt. 589. First farm out or Fletcher on the east side.

PUBLIC AUCTION

380 State Route 571, (1/4 mile East of) Union City, Ohio (watch for signs) on:

SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2016 AT 10:00 A.M. AUTO, PICKUP, HOUSEHOLD, TOOLS & MISC.

2012 Ford Fusion 1 owner w/24,000 miles & fully loaded; 1997 Ford Ranger XLT w/103,337 miles & new battery runs good; 18cu. Gibson refirg; Frigidaire dorm size refrig; Roper washer & dryer; Emerson dehumidifier; E.A. FURNITURE: oblong kitchen table w/2 bds., captain & 5 chairs, hutch, 3 swivel bar stools, corner curio cabinet, octagon & drop leaf end tables, 5 pc. king size bedroom suite; 5 shelf bookcase; 3 pc. Cherry bedroom suite; Smith Bros. navy blue flowered couch; 2 tan rocker recliners; burgundy swivel rocker; mauve elect. lift chair; 2 wicker barrel back chairs; white wicker rocker & chair; nice lamps; drop leaf table w/2 chairs; 25” Zenith cabinet TV; Toshiba port. TV; sm. desk & chair; sm. computer desk, printer stand & chair; folding chairs; Kenmore sewing machine in cabinet; Meilink floor safe; E-Machine computer w/windows XP; Lexmark printer; clown collection; pictures & frames; Rainbow sweeper; 2 & 4 dr. file cabinets; lg. Pine box; ping pong table; games; wheel chair & handicap items; lot of books; Precious Moments nativity scene; 70’s & 80’s Cincinnati programs; luggage; radios; lg. amt. bedding, linens etc; OLD ITEMS: Nutty Mad Indian, Jolly Chimp toys; horse collar w/ mirror, 3 miniature sad irons; cast iron 3 legged kettle, buck saw, plumber’s trunk, few older tools, nail kegs; Jardiniere, hen cookie jar, h.p. plates, bowls & other nice glass, milk bottle, paper dolls; misc. pots, pans, utensils, flatware, dishes, bakeware, corning ware, stemware, Tupperware & sm. elect. appliances etc; B & D toaster oven; 12 pl. setting Franciscan Desert Rose dishes more or less; Blue Ridge dishes; 11 pc. Carnival scallop edge berry set; fishing reels & misc.; 3 mounted fish (Bass, Northern Pike etc); TOOLS: Tool-Master 10 hp. Power back 5250 generator; Speedaire air compressor; 6hp. Campbell/Hausfeld 2200 psi power washer; Hilte: dry wall screw driver, driver w/ bits; Craftsman: buffer/polisher, 10 gal. shop vac, 2005 blower, 5 dr. quiet glide tool box; Ridged tool box; Bosch grinder & jig saw; drill bit index; Glsipa pop rivet gun; asst. of sm. hand & elect. tools; 16 new Silver phos-copper brazing alloy; elect. test equipment; misc. lawn & garden tools; Stihl FS68 trimmer w/nylon fingers; porch swing w/frame; snow fence; metal shelving; vanity tops; screen door & items too numerous to mention. Check www.auctionzip.com #2005 for complete listing & pictures. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This is a very nice clean auction of furniture & appliances. Auction held inside R & R Fabrication building & off road parking.

MRS. ROBERTA L. (GUS) GERSTNER, OWNER JENNIFER A. REESE & LISA D. BUTT, P.O.A.’S

RONNIE KAUGHER UNION CITY, OH 937-968-7279

AUCTIONEER’S

JEFF SLYDER UNION CITY, OH 937-968-5993

TERMS: Cash or Check w/Proper ID. Statements made day of Auction take precedence over printed matter. Lunch: HEAVY SMOKER’S Port-a-Jon NO BUYERS PREMIUM

SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2016

9:00 AM

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

Directions: Approx. 30 miles NORTH of Dayton, Ohio. From the intersection of S.R. 49 and U.S. 127 Bypass, take U.S. 127 NORTH approx. ¼ mile to Sebring-Warner Rd. and turn RIGHT or EAST to auction site, just 2 buildings EAST of the “Early Bird”. (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS ON SALE DAY) AUTOMOBILE 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham Cpe., 1-Owner, V-8, Auto, A/C, Tilt, Cruise, P. Seat, P. Windows, White Exterior, Maroon Interior, only 112,917 Miles (Hasn’t been run or driven in about a year). ZERO TURN MOWERS Toro Z-400 Zero-Turn Mower, 18 H.P., 48” Cut, Dual Tanks, Super Nice, Ready to Mow; Simplicity ZT-1850 Hydro Zero-Turn Mower, 18 H.P., 50” Cut, Headlight, Super Condition; Toro 5 H.P. Recycler Walk Mower; Toro 5 H.P. Rear Bagger Walk Mower. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Oak Waterbury Mantle Clock; Regulator 35 Day Wall Clock w/Pendulum & Key Wind; Howard Miller Wall Clock w/Pendulum & Key Wind; Early Wood Wall Mirror Shelf; numerous Crocks & Crock Jugs; Wood Wall Telephone; Lg. Hurricane Lamp; H. Crank Wood Coffee Grinder; Sadd Iron; Wood Coo-Coo Clock; Blue Ball Jars; McGraw Silverware (in wood case); numerous Oil Lamps; Alabaster Bull Figurine; several Longaberger Baskets; Wood Sngl. Tree; Pitcher Pump; 1943 U.S. Postal Scales; Mail Pouch Thermometer; Galv. Wash Tubs; Wood Butter Churn; Pitcher Pump Lamp; Carpenters Wood Tool Box; Shoe Lathe; Cow Bell; 10 Gal. Milk Can w/Eagle; Die Cast Cars & Trucks; Granite Ladle; Cast Iron Coca-Cola Horse & Wagon; Coke Clock; (4) Coke Trays; (2) Cabbage Patch Dolls & others; sev. Granite Coffee Pots; numerous Boyd Bears; Cast Iron U.S. Mail Horse & Cart; Cast Iron Ertl I.G.A. Truck; Assorted Bells & Chimes; Record Albums; Table Covers; Handi Work; (2) Nice Quilts; (1) Dbl. Wedding Ring Pattern; Dietz (Red Globe) R.R. Lantern; Approx. 43 Early Oil Lamps, several w/Wall Brackets; Cast Pot; Early Portis Hat Box; Toe Joe Acrobat Toy; #10 Lg. White Crock; #7 Griswold Skillet; #1 Favorite Skillet; Wood Rolling Pin; Early Sadd Iron; (2) Conservo’s; Gone With The Wind Style Hob Nail Lamp; (2) Amber Jars; Hat Pins; Early Ladies’ Hats; Scarves; Brownie Box Camera; Galv. Water Sprinkling Can; Early Kitchen Aid Mixer; Rogers Bros. Silverware (in Wood Case); Lg. Oval Beveled Mirror; Costume Jewelry including: Necklaces, Bracelets, Chains, Pins, Brooches & Watches. ANTIQUE FURNITURE Oak Dbl. Drop Dining Table w/(2) Plank Btm. Chairs; Early Oak Kitchen Cabinet w/Ornate Back Splash; 5-Leg Oak Dbl. Drop Table w/Porcelain Casters; 3 Pc. Wicker Patio Set; Duncan Phyfe Round Drum Table w/Brass Feet; Duncan Phyfe 2-Tier Footed Table; Early Wood Pie Safe; Flat Top Wood Trunk; (Nice) Wood Desk; Early Wood Rocker; Rush Btm. Slat Back Chair; Wood Hall Tree; (2) Primitive Wood Benches; Wicker Table & (2) Chairs; (2) Early Wood School Desks w/Cast Iron Frames; 4 Pc. Depression Wood Bedroom Suite, Dbl. Bed, Dresser w/Mirror & Stool, Chest, Night Stand; Wood Pedestal Plant Stand; Oak Round Pedestal Dining Table w/(6) Bentwood Chairs & several Leaves; Rod Iron Padded Bench; Early Wood Spindle Back Rocker; 3 Ft. Tall Wood Hand Carved Bear Holding Logs (Nice); Wood Record Cabinet; Walnut Cedar Blanket Chest; White Rotary Trendle Sewing Machine w/Cabinet; Duncan Phyfe Tilt Top Lamp Table; Oak Sewing Rocker; Wood Baby Rocking Cradle; 4 Ft. Round Pedestal Dining Table w/(4) Oak Chairs & Leaves; Jenny Lind Queen Bed w/Mattress. MODERN FURNITURE – APPLIANCES - ELECTRONICS 7’ Oak Curved Glass Lighted Corner Display Cabinet, Footed, Nice; 3 Pc. Kincaid Oak Bedroom Suite, Queen Bookcase Bed, Dresser & Mirror, 5 Dr. Chest of Drawers; Ridgeway Grandfather Clock (Cherry) Mdl. #149, Very Nice; (3) Oak Upholstered Base Rockers; Blue & Ivory Love Seat; Oak Dining Table w/(2) Leaves & (6) Chairs; Plaid Wing Back Chair; Blue Swivel Rocker; Wall Hugger Cabinet; Oak Lamp Table/Magazine Stand; Wood Tea Cart; (2) Oak Bar Stools; Oak Lamp & Coffee Tables; numerous Wood Stands; Overstuffed Chairs; La-Z-Boy Rocker/Recliner (Tan); Power Lift Chair (Tan) (Like New); L.G. 42” Flat Screen TV w/Remote; Amana Elec. Washer (White); Maytag Elec. Dryer (White); older Refrigerator w/Btm. Freezer; Sharp VCR; 2-Cushion Floral Sofa; 7 Ft. Oak & Glass Dbl. Door Display Cabinet; Oak Dry Sink Type Dbl. Door Cabinet; 5 Dr. Maple Chest of Drawers; Maple Dresser w/ Mirror; Maple Lamp Table; 4 Dr. Oak Jewelry Box; 3-Cushion Floral Sofa; (2) Wing Back Chairs w/Rush Sides; Oak T.V. Cabinet; (2) Oak 5 Ft. Curved Glass Corner Display Cabinets; White Poly-Composite Glider Swing; White Poly-Composite Hanging Yard Swing; Display Counter Cabinet from Rikes Store; 2-Pc. Maple Kitchen Hutch; Amana Refrigerator/Freezer (Bottom Freezer) (White); Maytag Centennial Elec. Washer & Dryer (White); Roper (Gas) Stove (White) (Porcelain); Whirlpool Microwave Oven; Hoover Upright Sweeper; RCA 24” Flat Screen TV; Console Stereo; Realistic Stereo & Speakers; VCR-DVD; sev. Radios. HOUSEHOLD & MISC. 10 Pl. Majesty China w/Serv. Pcs.; Woodhaven China Collection; P. Glass; Candy Dishes; Stemware; Pitcher & Bowls; Rooster Cookie Jar; Chicken & Ducks; Pictures; Christmas items; Corning Baking Dishes & Bowls; Bell Collection; Pots; Pans; Tupperware; Wash Cloths; Flowers; Candles; Elec. Kitchen Appliances; Kit. Utensils; Lamps; Wood Wall Shelves; Lawn Chairs; Walker w/Brakes; Wire Dog Kennel; Flatware; sev. Plant Stands, Wicker & Iron; Cosco Step Stool; several Porcelain Dolls; Vita-Mix Juicer; Doilies; Oil Lamp Wall Brackets & Glass Chimney’s; misc. Toys, Lego’s; Hobnail Hanging Lamp; Finger Lamps; Candle Holders w/Prisms; Yard Ornaments; Knick Knacks; Figurines; Hen on Nest; P. Glass items; Ceramic Pitcher & Butter Churn; Bowl & Pitcher; Sewing Basket; Lg. Amber Glass Bottles; misc. China Dishes; Lots of Clown Collectibles & Figurines; (4) Blue Ball Jar Set. LAWN & GARDEN TOOLS Misc. Hand Tools; 6’ Werner Alum. Step Ladder; Tree Saw; Rubber Tire Wheel Barrow; Extension Cords; Yard Ornaments; Gas Weed Eater; Hedge Trimmers; B&D “Leaf Hog” Blower System; Water Hoses & Reels; Pole Tree Trimmer; Long Handle Yard Tools; Pitch Fork; 6’ Alum. Ladder; Fuel Cans; Bird Bath & Feeders.

THE ESTATE OF DALE RIFFLE Becky Garrison, Executor Tom Graber, Attorney.

Case #: 2015-1-384

& OTHERS

Office: 937.316.8400 Cell: 937.459.7686 Michel Werner Apprentice Auctioneer

• ALL items must be paid for the day of auction. • ALL items are sold as is. • We must collect Sales Tax (EXCEPT on Titled Vehicles). • TERMS: Cash or Good Check with Proper Photo ID; Visa / MC / Discover accepted with a 3% Clerk Fee added. • Visit us online @ www.auctionzip.com and enter USER I.D. #8673 for photos and information. • Food Available on Site! • Open Friday, May 13th from 9:00AM to 5:00PM for Inspection. REMEMBER: +++Never, Ever a Buyer’s (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions…What You Bid Is What You Pay! We work for our sellers, we appreciate our buyers, and we love our profession! Kirby & Staff

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SATURDAY, MAY 14 9:30 AM ANTIQUE FURNITURE: Unusual walnut burl drop leaf table w/ scalloped decoration; walnut dining rm table (2 boards) w/ unique pedestal base; 8 good cane seat & back chairs; nice china cabinet; cherry sgl door small cupboard & dbl door storage cabinet; And still in the workshop: Walnut lg bookcase w/ glass doors; bookcase w/ adj shelves; storage cabinet; knock-down wardrobe, bed & other furniture parts for restoration. ARTWORK: “Highland Solitude” w/ sepia tones of deer family; pen & ink of deer & wolves; nice scenic etchings; Oriental scenes in silk; plus more (14 pcs total). HOME FURNISHINGS: Fenton Burmese floral GWTW lamp; mauve 3 cushion couch; brass hall tree; wooden carved wall decorations; straight razors & other small items; lg office desk; file cabinets & organizers; 6 storage cases; counter top refrigerator; Yamaha key board; binoculars; ; small toys; kitchen items; canning jars; etc. FROM THE WORKSHOP: Craftsman: Roller base tool cabinet w/ top chest, 10” radial arm saw; 10” table saw w/ extensions, 6” jointer, oscillating spindle sander, bench top drill press w/ mortising attachment; Delta: Planer, deep throat jig saw & disc-belt sander; Jet Gold Series band saw w/ dust collector; Makita power miter saw; belt sander w/ stand; Miller Falls dbl grinder on stand; whetstone grinder; electric motors; stock roller stands; vise on stand; table bench w/ wood vise & other work benches; clamps of all types; lathe tools; older wood planes; spoke shaves; Kennedy machinist’s chest; hand tools; small power tools; pipe wrenches; shop supplies; pkg of veneer; variety of walnut , cherry & other lumber; plus a hardware store of other shop items! LAWN TRACTOR, GARDEN EQUIPMENT & MORE! Older John Deere 420 lawn tractor, 20 HP, 60:” deck, cab, blade & wheel weights – Note: The tractor has been painted. Heavy duty electric lift for tractor; 5 HP generator; small stationary air compressor; 50’ air hose reel; pressure washer; hydraulic floor jack; Werner fiberglass step ladder & 20’ ext ladder; 8’ magnesium ladder; 2 wheel cart; wire mesh garden wagon; yard carts & trailer; DR wheeled string trimmer; Echo string trimmer & chain saw; Poulan multi-tool w/ trimmer & chain saw; lawn & garden tools; log chains. OUTDOOR ITEMS: Aluminum 8’ flat bottom fishing boat; nice Minn Kota Endura 30 trolling motor; few rods, reels & tackle; eleectric filet knife; Schwinn 3 wheel bike; 2 smoker grills; porch swing; weights & tie downs; wind chimes; etc. NOTE: The Shea’s are moving to smaller quarters after many years at this location. Your attendance makes you the beneficiary of these nice items listed above, so please plan to be there. Field parking. Photos available at www.stichterauctions.com

GARAGE SALES

ARCANUM/PITSBURG Multi-Family Sale; 8461 Pitsburg-Laura Rd (old gas station in Pitsburg); May 12; 9a-3p; Fabric, yarn, quilts, much, much more!

952 Verona-Pitsburg Rd., Arcanum. Large Community Sale. May 12, 9-6. Ladies & teen J.Crew & Gap. Antique furniture & platform scale, Duet dryer, iron headboard, decor, bicycles, guitars, new gas fireplace logs, IKEA & mosaic tile. Multi-Family; 180 Schnorf Jones Rd, 2 mi south of St Rt 49; May 12-14; 9-5; Clean Sale! Baby boy clothes NB-18 mo, misc baby items, young women’s clothes S-M, wood rocking chair, luggage, lots more! 3 Sales Nearby!

2 Families! 306 North West St, Arcanum; Thurs. May 19, 3pm-8pm; Fri. May 20, 8am-7pm; Girls’ baby clothes NB-5T. Lots of everything! HUGE 3-Family; 2123 SR 49, corner of Meadow Lane, Arcanum; May 12-13; 9-5; Some estate items, freestanding oak fireplace, elec wheelchair, many misc items BRADFORD/ GETTYSBURG 9490 US Rt 36, Bradford; May 12-13-14; 9-5; Sewing, quilting, Vera Bradley purses, toys, books, records, walker, Tupperware, kitchen items, decorations, puzzles, baskets, teen/ women’s clothes, primitive signs, baby afghan, bowling ball, jewelry, canner jars

GARAGE SALES CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

MULTI-FAMILY! 9946 US Rt 36, Bradford; May 12-13, 9-5; May 14, 9-12 (Half-Price); Boys’ 18mosize 14, girls’ NB-7/8, children’s shoes, men/ women’s clothes, children/adult books, toys, riding toys, puzzles, games, cribs, potty chairs, booster seats, walker, playpen, changing table, strollers, car seats, fabric, linens, baked goods, Tupperware, dishware, Oster kitchen center, KitchenAid mixer, jewelry, fencing, miter saw, power washer, bicycles, small gas grill, guinea pig cage/accessories, whole house fan, sump pump, vanity, file cabinet, end tables, lamp table, bookcase, “50th” anniversary decor, antique windows, homeschool. NO EARLY SALES! DOORS OPEN AT 9AM

REPO AND BANKRUPTCY AUTO AUCTION SATURDAY MAY 14,2016

9:00 A.M.

LOCATION: 401 YOUNG STREET, PIQUA, OHIO 45356, UPPER MIAMI VALLEY STORAGE MID OHIO ACCEPTANCE 2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON 2008 NISSAN SENTRA 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY 2006 BUICK LACROSS 2005 JEEP LIBERTY 2009 CHEVY AVEO 2003 FORD EXPLORER 2002 CHEV TRAILBLAZER 2007 CHEV UPLANDER 2006 PONTIAC 2003 SATURN ION 2001 DODGE DAKOTA 2004 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER 1999 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE GREENVILLE NATIONAL BANK 2013 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2012 ROCKWOOD CAMPER WITH SLIDEOUTS APPROX 26FT. DAY AIR CREDIT UNION 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 3000 MILES HTM CREDIT UNION 2005 BUICK RAINIER CAR FINANCE COMPANY 2002 JEEP LIBERTY 2005 BUICK RENDEZVOUS 2001 DAEWOO 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 2002 CHEVROLET S10 TERMS: CASH. NO CHECKS, NO CREDIT CARDS, NO LETTERS OF CREDIT. BANKRUPTCY UNITS HAVE SEPERATE TERMS WHICH ARE CASHIERS CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO BANKRUPTCY TRUSTEE. THIS WILL BE EXPLAINED DAY OF SALE. GATES OPEN AT 7:30.

ANTHONY BAYMAN AUCTIONEER 937-606-0536 OR 937-773-5702

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AUCTIONS SATURDAY – MAY 14TH @ 9:30AM GREENVILLE MASONIC LODGE 102 MEMORIAL DR. GREENVILLE, OHIO AUTOGRAPHED AND COLLECTABLE SPORTS MEMORABILIA - PRIMATIVE COLLECTABLES-EARLY FUNITURE GAMING MACHINES - Over 450 lots!!

Sports items incl. Baseball, Basketball & Football collectables; (2) Blue River Front Stadium Seats; Approx. 40 Autographed Game used baseball bats; 50 autographed professional baseballs with display cubes incl Reds Team signed; Autographed Joe Oliver complete set of catchers equipment, plus game used shoes and other signed clothing; 50+ lots 1980’s90’s sports cards various makers incl. unopened and sealed sets. Good selection of 1970’s Cincinnati Reds memorabilia incl. Pete Rose, Joe Oliver, Paul O’Neill, Chris Sabo, Barry Larkin, Tim Pugh, and many others. Appox (20) Bobble head fig collection NIB; commerative Baseballs NIB; Reds year books and programs starting 1958 to 1990’s; Media guides; Beckette price mags from 1980’s; Autographed Basket balls inc Tubby Smith, Patrick Ewing and others Non sports items incl; Oak Rolls top desk; Victorian style writing desk; Early foremans high top writing desk; Oak Ice Box; Marshall & Johnson Co. oak file cabinet; oak desk chair; High seat bar/pool room chair; Victorian marble top fern stand; Early crank washing machine; Penny Shooting Gallery Machine; Binks Industries 1cent Zipper Skill Machine; RR signal lantern; Dietz red globe barn lantern; Davenport Crock; Victorian kerosene lamp; Gold pocket watch; Roseville vase; HP China; Appox (10) Collectible Beer Steins; Cast iron dog bank and a Selection of small shelf collectibles; NOTES: This is a nice clean auction with some very unique and hard to find items.

THE FAMILY OF DICK DAVENPORT

Midwest Auctioneers & Realty, Inc Mike Baker, Auctioneer/Broker 220 E. 4th St., Greenville, Ohio • 937-548-2640

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SATURDAY – MAY 21ST @ 10:00 AM BUSINESS INVENTORY REDUCTION

128 E. 4TH STREET - GREENVILLE, OH 45331 Complete Inventory of Tanning & Nail Salon

Cold drink vending machine; (4) VIP pedicure station chairs w/ whirpool foot baths & elec. chair controls; European touch portable pedicure spa; (4) commercial 220 volt Tanning beds incl. Xtreme & Sienna brand with fan attachments; Stand up Sunless spray tanning booth; (2) Pedicure tech stools; J&A Dual towel warmer; Best Beauty T-209 sterilizer; Nail tech kits; Lg. selection of nail tips and nail finishing accessories; (4) portable acrylic finished nail tech stations; 7.5’ X 2 ft lighted wood display cabinet; 26” LG wall mount flat screen TV; (2) UV nail dryers; (4) We Cheer elec. nail tech finishers model 250 w/ foot controls; (4) (New) Dremel finishing tool kits; (4) Clamp on table lights; (26) 4 ft. x 9 ¾ in, 3-bulb and (13) 6 bulb fluorescent light fixtures; (4) Black leather waiting room chairs; (3) Black leather office chairs; Air brush equip.; (2) 3-section waiting room chairs; Several storage supply cabinets; (2) Clerking/reception counters; Glass display cases & shelving; (2) Nail polish display units; Wood display tables; Store display shelving; Slat shelving; Whirpool jet tub; Exercise equipment; Lg. selection of handmade costume jewelry & hair accessories; Mannequins and several store display units; Neon display signs; Mitsubishi Lg Screen TV (console style); 3 cushion and 2 cushion leather sofas; Rd glass top magazine table; Window fans;(3) Dell computers & printers/copiers; Lasco heater; Security exit lights; Video camera & monitor; Unvented wall heater; Approx (10) Center pull hand towel dispensers; (2) Battery backup surge protectors; and much more not yet listed. TOOLS, Miniature Millionaire Badger airbrush air compressor; Craftsman 5HP air compressor; Clarke 10”Table Saw; Clarke mitre Cut off Saw; Pneumatic wood carving tool kits; Socket set; Cordless power tools; Hand tools; Dewalt air nailer; Skil circular saw; Elec Chair saw; Gas blower & weed trimmer; and more

MAGIC TOUCH NAIL SALON

SAT. – MAY 28TH @ 9:30 AM

219 N OHIO ST. – GREENVILLE VFW GREENVILLE, OH 45331

COINS –– JEWELRY - GUNS VINTAGE VINYL RECORDS – COLLECTABLES

Approx. 75 lots of Coins: Proof & mint sets; Commemoratives; Silver 1 oz. comm..; Harley Davidson 90th Ann. Silver bars; Approx. 30 lots of Jewelry: Mens & ladies watches; Gold & diamond rings; Turquoise & silver rings –some jewelry have appraisals. Approx 125 lots of Guns & gun related items: Savage 12 ga. Shotgun; Remington Woodmaster mod.742 3006; Taurus .357 Mag Chrome handgun w/case; S&W .357 mag airlite w/ case; Bersa Thunder 380cc cal. Handgun w/ box; Texas Defender .45 cal double barrel handgun; Rami 40 cal. Czech handgun; Kentucky style 50 cal. Flintlock long rifle; Stoeger Lueger .22 LR auto w/ box; Marksman & Crossman air pistols; Ammunition & gun accessories. Approx. 150 lots of Vintage vinyl records w/ jackets in 1960’s, 70’s, & 80’s incl. Beatles and more.

THE ESTATE OF SCOTT W. MULLINS – THOMAS DEETER & JOHN DEETER, ADMINS. Dan Schipfer, Atty – Darke Co. Probate Case # PE20151251

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Terms: A 10% buyer’s premium will be in effect for onsite bidders & additional terms & conditions will apply to online bidders. Accepted forms of payment include cash, approved check w/ proper ID, credit cards w/ 3% clerking fee. Visit our website for photos of ALL lots & auction catalog order at www.midwest-auctioneers.com.

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BRADFORD/ GETTYSBURG 110 Ruth St., Gettysburg; May 12,13,14; Th/ Fr 9-5, Sat 9-2. Puzzles, pictures, Precious Moments, plush animals, girl clothes 8-Jr., Boy clothes 12-16, knick knacks, movies, games, dishes, Hot Wheels, 19” Sylvania TV, 3 DVD players, GPS, books, Legos, Pokemon cards, Beanie Babies, holiday decorations, Christmas tree, glassware, blender, comforter & sheets, many more items

BRADFORD/ GETTYSBURG 512 Patty Dr, Bradford; May 12-14; 9-5; Men’s, women’s & junior clothes. Lots of shoes! Home decor, vanity chair, misc

116 Ruth, Gettysburg; May 12-13; 9-3; Babygirls’ 12-14, women’s 12-24 clothes. Fabric, old Christmas items, lots of misc 106 Mary St, Gettysburg; May 12-13-14; 8-6; Misc household goods

GREENVILLE HUGE SALE! 6702 Arcanum-Bears Mill Rd, between Rt 36 & Requarth; May 12-13-14; 9-5; Old fishing tackle, Recurve bows, new life jackets, Coleman lantern, antique sewing machine, tools, Stars Wars kid chairs, Craftsman scroll saw, sandblaster & sand, boys’ clothes 0-3-4T, girls’ clothes 0-3-18mos. Toys, shoes, coats, annual & perennial plants, scented geraniums, tomato plants. Lots of misc!

MARGARET N. WILLIAMS

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

WEDNESDAY– MAY 25TH, 2016 - 6:00 P.M. 312 Ave A. Greenville, OH 45331

Open House Dates: Wednesday May 11th, 5:00-6:00 P.M. Sunday May 15th, 1:00-2:30 P.M.

759 Gardenwood Dr; May 12,9-5; May 13, 9-3; NordicTrack, stereo, nicer clothes, dishes, KitchenAid blender, jewelry, purses, shoes, decorative bench, many misc items 317 Markwith Ave; May 12-14; 8-4; NASCAR, DVDs, sporting goods, electronics, housewares, holiday decor, Barbies, books, toys Cross Country Moving Sale! 5767 Kruckeberg Rd; May 12-13-14; 8-4; Antiques, heavy furniture, toys, baby items, tools, lawn care, JD tractor, decorations, kitchen items. EVERYTHING MUST GO

GREENVILLE 645 Harrison Ave., May 12,13; 9-5. Smoker, sweeper, 5 pc. Dining set, Wii games, DVD, boys size 6-8, primitive decor, lots of misc.

222 W 4th St; May 1314; 8-4; 2010 Sportster & parts, tools, brand name clothes for men M-L, women 10-12 & girls 10-12, household, toys, desk, custom bicycle, misc 1103 Nottingham Dr. May 13 & 14 from 9-5 pm. Furniture, Kitchen items, Fabric, Sewing notions, Baby items, Patio set, Clothes, Quilts and Misc.

JOINT SEWER DISTRICT HEARING Notice is hereby given that a final hearing regarding the establishment of the Palestine-Hollansburg Joint Sewer District will be held before the Honorable Judge Jonathan P. Hein, Court of Common Pleas of Darke County, Ohio, on the 27th day of May, 2016, at 11 a.m. In the Court of Common Pleas Darke County, Ohio

In the Matter of: Darke County Board of Commissioners Darke County Courthouse Greenville, Ohio 45331 Petitioner, Case No. 16-CV-00262 DIRECTIONS: From 118 (N. Broadway) turn East onto Harmon Dr. then turn right onto Ave A. (Watch for signs). Up for Auction, is this 1501 square foot, 1½ -story Cape Code style home, built in 1954. This home is conveniently located close to the High School and the Greenville City Park. It offers a kitchen, living room, family room, 2 bedrooms and 1 ½ full baths. Also, features a Floored attic for extra storage or could be finished for an additional 1 or 2 more Bedrooms. Included is a one car attached garage. Plan to attend an open house to see all the possibilities. TERMS: This home is being sold using the auction method, and will be sold with the confirmation of the P.O.A. Buyer to pay $5000.00 down day of auction, with the balance due 45 days after the auction. Closing shall be on or before June 28th, 2016. Buyer shall have possession day of closing. Seller will pay all taxes due and payable July 1, 2016. Buyer to pay all taxes due & payable thereafter. Have your financing arranged & be prepared to buy. Call 937-547-3202 or 423-2656 or go to www.edwardsauctions.com for more details. Personal Property will be selling on Saturday May 21st, 2016 at Edwards Auction Gallery @ 5862 Kruckeberg Rd. Greenville, Ohio at 10:00 AM

OWNER- MARGARET N. WILLIAMS Theodore O. Finnarn Attorney P.O.A

GEORGE REED ESTATE PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY MAY 14TH, 2016 - 10:00 A.M. 114 Pearl Street, Bradford, OH 45308

DIRECTIONS: From Greenville, Ohio, Take St. Rt. 36 to Bradford Turn right left onto St.Rt. 721. Turn right onto Pearl Street. (Watch for signs) Auctioneers Note – This is a nice small auction, with something for everyone. Come out and enjoy the auction with us. COLLECTIBLES – HOUSEHOLD – FURNITURE-TOOLS –LAWN/ GARDEN TOOLS - 8X8 STORAGE SHED Arrowheads-Indian Artifacts- Hide Scraper; Hurricane Style Lamp; Majolica Pitcher Shells & Seaweed; Shafer Chicken Pottery Bank; Cast Iron Bank- Bank Building ;Pocket Watches; Wrist Watches; Advance Cast Alum. Skillet Sidney, Oh; Vintage Post Card Pictures; Bradford Advertising Items; Toledo Sharpening Steel; Vintage Luggage; Nippon China-Creamers, Sugars; Pyrex Batter Bowls; Carnival Glass Finger Bowl; Pressed Glass; Corning ware Baking Dishes; Pyrex Measuring Cups; Set of Mainstays Dishes; Kitchen Utensils; Griswold Iron Skillet # 8; Marble Rolling Pin & Cutting Board; Bedding; Doilies; Linens; Ceramic Christmas Tree; HOUSEHOLD- LG 3D-47” Flat Screen TV: Tappan 40” Natural Gas Range; Kenmore Portable Dishwasher; SS Sunbeam Microwave; C.P.R. S. Microwave; Keurig Coffee Maker; Kitchen Table & 4 Chairs; Like New Hospital Bed used very little; Full Size Beds & Mattress & Box Springs; Matching Dresser & Chest of Drawers; Twin Head Board; Electric Tan Lift Chair; Sm. Roll Top Desk; Corner Pine Shelf; Corner What Knot Shelf; Mersman End Tables; Metal Wardrobe; Sm. Computer Desk; Stereo & Speakers; Magnavox TV W/ DVD Player; DVD Player; Key man PK 61 Keyboard; Wood Sm. Bench; Yamaha Electone Model HE-8W Organ W/Bench; Kirby Sweeper & Attachments; Kenmore Sewing Machine; Floor Lamp; Table Lamps; 2- Invalid Walker W/Hand Break & Seat on Wheels; Luggage; Sunbeam Mixer; Misc. Pots & Pans; SS Stock Pot; Sm. Kitchen Items; Marcy Exercise Bike; GPS System; Books; LAWN AND GARDEN /TOOLS & GARAGE ITEMS –8x8 Utility Shed Approx. 2 years Old; Snapper Rear Engine Rider 8 H.P. 30” Cut; Craftsman Self Propelled Push Mower; Poulan Pro- Push Mower; 20 “ Snow Blower All Powerused once; Pro-Source 2000 Watt 5.5 Hp Generator; Troy-Built Leaf Blower; Murray String Trimmer; Electric Weed Wacker; Push Broadcast Spreader; Pacific Hydro Star Electric Pressure Washer; Electric Presser Washer; Electric Pole Chain Saw; Electric Chain Saw; Tree Pruner; Black and Decker Elec Hedger Trimer; Sm. Air Compressor; Large Forge Bench Vise; Bench Grinder; Electric Cut out Tool New; Craftsman Vibrator Sander; Jig Saw;1” Belt Sander Delta; Belt & Disc Sander; Circular Saw; Dremel Table Top Scrawl Saw; Angle Grinder; Routers; Biscuit Craftsman System; Electric Drills; Automotive Tools; Misc. Hand Tools; Lawn and Garden Tools; Large Selection of Hand Tools; Battery Charger; Extension Cords; Wrenches, Screwdrivers, Plyers; Cable Come Along; Craftsman Wrenches; Bolt Cutters; Bottle Jack; Bar Clamps; Workmate Bench; Misc. Hdw; 2x10 Plank New; Floor Jacks; SM. Chain; Torque Wrench; Shop Vac; 4 ft. Alum Level; Step Ladders Alum. & 1 Extension; Shop Vac; Electric Heater; Magnavox Heater; Halogen Work Light; Workmate Bench; Fold up Bicycle; Huffy Beach Girls 5 Speed Bicycle; 10 Speed Men’s Bicycle; 2 Wheeled Hand Cart; 2 Door Metal Storage Cabinet; 2- Packer 45 Poly Trucks; Glider; Patio Chars; Char- Broil BBQ Grill; Life Fitness Treadmill; Electric Igloo Cooler; Electric Box Fan; 7500 BTU Air Conditioner; 5000 BTU Air Conditioner; Electric Base Board Heaters; And More.

OWNER: GEORGE REED ESTATE

Barbara Mills Executor, Randall E. Breaden LLC, Attorney at Law, Miami County Probate Number# 88153 TERMS: CASH or local checks w/proper ID. Auctioneer licensed in Ohio. Auction will be held outside, bring your lawn chair. No sales tax collected.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF DITCH PETITION Jonathan P. Hein, Judge

Public notice is hereby given that on April 28, 2016, the Board of Commissioners of Darke County, Ohio, filed a Single County Ditch Petition in the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, petitioning the court to locate, remove obstructions from, and construct a new subsurface “tile” ditch to be known as Moorman’s First Addition Ditch. This matter is set for a view of the proposed improvement on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. The view will begin at the Southwest corner of Lot #9 Moorman’s First Addition, 7608 Beamsville-Webster Rd., Bradford, OH 45308. This matter is set for a first hearing on Monday, June 13, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. in the Common Pleas Courtroom, Darke County Courthouse, Second Floor, 504 South Broadway, Greenville, OH, 45331. The construction of the improvement is necessary, will benefit the petitioners, and will be conducive to the public welfare. The following is the course and termini of said improvement, to-wit: Commencing at the present junction of an existing 10” tile ditch with Harris Creek, in the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 2, T10N, R3E, Adams Township, Darke County, Ohio, said point being located approximately 950 feet East and 320 feet South of the NW corner of said section; thence upstream approximately 370 feet, crossing BeamsvilleWebster Road and continuing into Section 35, Town 11 North, Range 3 East, Wayne Township, Darke County, Ohio; thence East approximately 100 feet; thence North, parallel to, and 15 feet West of the West line of Lot 9 or Moorman’s First Addition, 200 feet; thence East parallel to, and 15 feet North of the North lines of Lots 1-9 of said addition, 915 feet, and there to terminate. All costs of engineering, construction, and future maintenance will be assessed to the benefitting parcels of land, except as ordered under Section 6131.31 of the Revised Code. The following is the nature of the work petitioned for: Locate, remove obstructions from, and construct a new subsurface “tile” ditch on the course set forth in the petition filed with the Court in case N. 16-CV00262, to be known as Moorman’s First Addition Ditch. A list of the names and addresses, where know, of all the owners of the land which the petitioners or the County Engineer claims will be benefitted or damaged by the construction of the proposed improvement is as follows: John J. and Sarah E. Petitjean, 7689 BeamsvilleWebster Rd., Bradford, Ohio 45308 A02-0-310-02-00-00-403-00 (10.00 Ac.) and A03-0310-02-00-00-401-00 (32 Ac.) Norbert F. and Rebecca C. Brunswick, 7006 Beamsville-Webster Rd., Versailles, Oh. 45380 T73-0-311-35-00-00-211-00 (94.07 Ac.) Wilbur M. and Caroline M. Petitjean, 9204 Conover Rd., Versailles, Ohio 45380 T79-0-311-35-00-00-201-00 (80 Ac.) Rusty W. and Carey A. Reese, 7608 BeamsvilleWebster Road, Bradford, Ohio 45308 T73-0-311-35-00-00-210-00 (Moormans 1st Addition Lot 9) Wendy Subler, 7618 Beamsville-Webster Road, Bradford, Ohio 45308 T73-0-311-00-00-209-00 (Moormans 1st Addition Lot 8) John E. and Sharon M. Echeman, 7626 BeamsvilleWebster Road, Bradford, Ohio 45308 T73-0-311-35-00-00-208-00 (Moormans 1st Addition Lot 7) Douglas A. and Wendy J. Thompson, 6252 Hollansburg-Arcanum Rd., Arcanum, OH 45304 T73-0-311-00-00-207-00 (Moormans 1st Addition Lot 6) Richard Barton 6710 5K Ave., Greenville, OH 45331 T73-0-311-35-00-00-206-00 (Moormans 1st Addition Lot 5) Marvin L. and Carolyn L. Fourman, 3927 GordonLandis Rd., Arcanum, OH 45304 T73-0-311-35-00-00-205-00 (Moorman’s 1st Addition Lot 4) Thomas M. Todd, 7664 Beamsville-Webster Road, Bradford, Ohio 45308 T73-0-311-35-00-00-204-00 (Moorman’s 1st Addition Lot 3) Barbara E. Brandewie, 7674 Beamsville-Webster Road, Bradford, Ohio 45308 T73-0-311-35-00-00-203-00 (Moorman’s 1st Addition Lot 2) Richard and Crystal D. Barton, 6710 5K Ave., Greenville, OH 45331 T-73-0-311-35-00-00-202-00 (Moorman’s 1st Addition Lot 1) Cindy Pike, Clerk of Courts Approved By: Margaret B. Hayes (0042031), Assistant Prosecuting Attorney 5/8, 5/15 2T

6877 Ludy Rd. 1st Rd. Right pass Greenville Cemetery. May 12-1314; 9-5. Kids & Adult Clothing, Coats, All Sizes to XXX Large, Bedding, Corning Glass Top Stove, Furniture, Sewing Machine, Player Pianos, Motorcycle, Bikes, Lots of Misc. NEEDS TO GO!! 124 Shawnee St; May 12-13; 9am-4pm; Home decor, children’s & adult clothing, toys, lots of misc OUT OF COUNTY 6 Family Barn Sale. 9509 St. Rt. 726 Eldorado; May 6-7, 8:30-?; 2013 Scooter Toota 050. Adult & Children’s Clothing. Antic Apple Cider press, Iron skillets, dishware, cookware, shotgun, electronic, wicker furniture. Kids’ toys, Toddler Bed w/ new mattr. Curio cabinet. Lots of odds & ends 9733 W St Rt 185, Covington; May 12-13; 8am-5pm; Lots of kid items, clothes, toys, shoes. Furniture, old doors, housewares, much more Moving Sale! 11448 Sweet Potato Ridge Rd, Brookville; May 12-13-14; 9-5. Lots of children’s clothes baby to size 14 boys & girls. Toys. Dining Room Table, Household Furnishings, Crib with Mattress, Slide, Tools. Baked goods too! UNION CITY 2794 S Boundary Pike, UC, IN; May 13-14; 9-5; Vintage: sewing machine, dolls, radios, quilt tops, baby bed, step back cupboard. New Brothers Scan & Cut machine, quilting, sewing notions, supplies, material, horse tack, cookbooks, quilting books, felting machine & supplies, teen girl clothes, Longaberger, Henn, lots more! VERSAILLES Multi-Family; 548 E Wood St; May 11, 2-8p; May 12-13, 9-6; Name brand clothes, housewares, toys, books, lots of misc

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LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF ARCANUM ZONING & PLANNING APPEALS BOARD WILL HAVE A ZONING AMENDMENT HEARING MONDAY, MAY 23, 2016 7:00 P.M.

MEETING WILL BE AT THE CITY BLDG COUNCIL CHAMBERS

The Zoning Appeals Board will be addressing a rezoning/variance request applied for by Jim Watt at the corner of W. South St & West St. to use garage as a auto repair shop. All interested parties should plan to attend this meeting to advise the board of your objections and/ or approval of this zoning request. Mayor Judith F. Foureman

Jeremy Daniel Toler, whose last known place of residence was 7951 Lake Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46317, and whose place of residence, address and whereabouts are unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained, will take notice that Lucas Jason Purdin, filed his Petition for Adoption of Jordan Payton-Daniel Purdin, Case No: 16-5-10, in the Probate Court of Darke County, Ohio, praying that he be permitted by Order of the Court, to adopt as his own child the said Jordan Payton-Daniel Purdin, alleging, among other things in said Petition, that Jeremy Daniel Toler, the natural father, has failed without justifiable cause to communicate with the minor for a period of at least one year immediately preceding the filing of the Adoption Petition or the placement of the minor in the home of the Petitioner. This said Petition will be for determination by the Honorable, Jason Aslinger, Judge of the Probate Court of Darke County, Ohio on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at 9:30 o’clock a.m. SCOTT D. RUDNICK, ESQ. RUDNICK & HOSEK, LTD. Attorney for Petitioner, Lucas Jason Purdin 121 W. Third St. Greenville, OH 45331 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 6T LEGAL NOTICE

GARAGE SALES

CITY OF GREENVILLE

On May 3, 2016, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: • Ordinance #16-42 Supplemental Appropriations • Ordinance #16-43 amending Ord. #1419 pertaining to staffing of personnel within City Auditor’s office. This ordinance has an emergency clause. • Ordinance #16-44 establishing salaries/ wages for certain employees of the City not covered by wage agreements. This ordinance has an emergency clause. • Ordinance #16-45 authorizing City to enter into agreement for electric generation supply with a retail electric service provider. This ordinance has an emergency clause. • Resolution #16-46 authorizing advertising for bids for Water Treatment Plant lime removal • Resolution #16-47 authorizing the disposition of no longer needed motor vehicle • Resolution #16-48 authorizing an application to the Darke Co. CDBG allocation program for funding of Bucoba Street resurfacing project • Resolution #16-49 authorizing accepting the bid for lease of City well field property This legislation can be read and examined in its entirety at the office of the City Auditor, Room 200, Municipal Building, Greenville, Ohio, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. on Friday. Vicki Harris, Clerk Greenville City Council Approved: Eric Brand, Law Director 5/8, 5/15

CITY OF GREENVILLE, OHIO

2016 STREET PAVING MAINTENANCE PROJECT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed Bids for the construction of the 2016 Street Paving Maintenance Project will be received by the City of Greenville, Ohio, at the office of the Board of Control, c/o Janelle Cross, 100 Public Square, Greenville, OH 45331, until 10:00 a.m. local time on May 26, 2016, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project consists of supplying materials, equipment, and labor for planing 18,444 square yards, asphalt paving 2,940 tons, and trackless tack coating 2,113 gallons on designated local streets. The Engineer’s Estimate for this work is $336,000.00. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract on a unit price basis, as indicated in the Bid Form. Bids will be received with a project completion date of August 15, 2016 and paperwork completion by September 30, 2016. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: City of Greenville, Planning & Zoning Department, 100 Public Square, Greenville, Ohio 45331, c/o Janelle Cross. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Mondays through Thursdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., or Fridays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office, during the hours indicated above, upon non-refundable payment of $30.00 for each set. Checks for Bidding Documents shall be payable to “City of Greenville”. Upon request and receipt of the document payment indicated above plus shipping account number, the Issuing Office will transmit the Bidding Documents via delivery service. The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the Bidder’s date of receipt of the Bidding Documents. Owner will not be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. Bids will be accepted only from Plan-holders who have purchased plans and specifications for this project. Each bidder is required to furnish with its proposal, a 100% Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond or a certified check, or a cashier’s check upon a solvent bank in the amount of 10% of the Total Bid in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. Bid security furnished in Bond form, shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety. Each Proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the Proposal and all persons interested therein. Each bidder must submit evidence of its experiences on projects of similar size and complexity, and a complete listing of all subcontractors to be used. Bidders shall submit proof of qualifications to perform the Work as described in the Instructions to Bidders. No bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Additionally, attention of bidders is called to all of the requirements contained in the Contract Documents and on the plans, particularly to the Ohio Department of Commerce Bureau of Wage and Hour Administration (prevailing wage), various insurance requirements, various equal opportunity provisions, and the requirement for a 100% Performance and Payment Bond. Bidders shall submit proof of qualifications to perform the Work as described in the Instructions to Bidders. The City of Greenville reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, to waive any informalities in the bidding, and to enter into a contract with the bidder whom in their consideration offered the lowest and best proposal. The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F. 5/1, 5/8, 2T

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

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

Wells Fargo VS. Brenda Gollihue, et al. No. 16CV00092

Citimortgage VS. Michael Wogerman, et al. No. 15CV00321

Carrington Mortgage VS. Angela Young, et al. No. 15CV00578

US Bank VS. Tammie Abernathy, et al. No. 15CV00587

NYMT Loan Trust VS. Estate of Norma Trent, et al. No. 16CV00072

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 20, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Twin in Darke County to-wit:

Street Address: 6681 Dull Rd Arcanum, Ohio Parcel Number: P56030816000041600

Street Address: 2335 State Route 571 Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: S70011214000012100

Street Address: 951 Peters Rd Ft. Recovery, Ohio Parcel Number: J38011408000021000

Street Address: 204 Euclid Ave Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221235031310200

Street Address: 715 N Broadway Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221226030613300

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $53,000.00 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 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $66,000.00 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 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $57,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $51,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 3T

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

HSBC Bank VS. Shelly Capetillo, et al. No. 15CV00480 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 20, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the City of Greenville in Darke County to-wit: Street Address: 311 Victoria Dr Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221226010417500 The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $53,000.00 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 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 3T Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

Community Trust VS. Unknown Heirs of Johnny Meade, et al. No. 15CV00409 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 20, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the City of Greenville in Darke County to-wit: Street Address: 619 E Main St Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221235010111100 The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $67,000.00 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 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 3T

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Delinquent Lands Revised Code, Sec. 5721.191

Notice of sale under judgment of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes: In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 16CV00102, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Carol Fourman Estate, et al., Defendants. Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $1,319.75 (One Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen and 75/100)

Notice of sale under judgment of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes: In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 16CV00052, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Anton Totman, et al., Defendants. Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $7,428.45 (Seven Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Eight and 45/100)

Notice of sale under judgment of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes: In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 16CV00052, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Anton Totman, et al., Defendants. Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $13,694.75 (Thirteen Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Four and 75/100)

224 E Main St Union City, OH H33211329030413600

415 W Weller Ansonia, OH C15221322020410300

Whereas, such judgement orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of such judgment; Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff of Darke County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder of an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against each parcel at the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, in the above named County, on Friday, the 20th day of May, 2016 at 10:00 o’clock A.M., and continuing from day to day thereafter, if any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same terms and conditions of the first sale and at the same time of day and at the same place, on Friday, the 3rd day of June, 2016, for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALL SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL TAX LIEN THAT MAY NOT BE EXTINGUISHED BY THE SALE, AND PURCHASERS OF ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY ARE URGED TO SEARCH THE FEDERAL TAX LIEN INDEX THAT IS KEPT BY THE COUNTY RECORDER TO DETERMINE IF NOTICE OF A FEDERAL TAX LIEN HAS BEEN FILED WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY. Toby L. Spencer Sheriff, Darke County, Ohio 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 3T

8969 Liberty St Union City, OH S71111204040110400 Whereas, such judgement orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of such judgment; Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff of Darke County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder of an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against each parcel at the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, in the above named County, on Friday, the 20th day of May, 2016 at 10:00 o’clock A.M., and continuing from day to day thereafter, if any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same terms and conditions of the first sale and at the same time of day and at the same place, on Friday, the 3rd day of June, 2016, for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALL SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL TAX LIEN THAT MAY NOT BE EXTINGUISHED BY THE SALE, AND PURCHASERS OF ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY ARE URGED TO SEARCH THE FEDERAL TAX LIEN INDEX THAT IS KEPT BY THE COUNTY RECORDER TO DETERMINE IF NOTICE OF A FEDERAL TAX LIEN HAS BEEN FILED WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY. Toby L. Spencer Sheriff, Darke County, Ohio 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 3T

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

Everbank VS. Raymond Manix, et al. No. 13CV00453 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 20, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the City of Greenville in Darke County to-wit: Street Address: 1012 Washington Ave Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221102040710300 The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $40,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 3T Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

Fifth Third Mortgage VS. Brian Gibboney, et al. No. 16CV00043 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 20, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Adams in Darke County to-wit: Street Address: 6174 State Route 721 Bradford, Ohio Parcel Number: A01040933000020301 The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $70,000.00 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 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 3T

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Delinquent Lands Revised Code, Sec. 5721.191

Notice of sale under judgment of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes: In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 16CV00052, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Anton Totman, et al., Defendants. Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $8,469.29 (Eight Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Nine and 29/100)

Notice of sale under judgment of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes: In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 16CV00052, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Anton Totman, et al., Defendants. Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $21,479.61 (Twenty One Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Nine and 61/100)

Notice of sale under judgment of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes: In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 16CV00052, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Anton Totman, et al., Defendants. Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $5,169.99 (Five Thousand One Hundred Sixty Nine and 99/100)

Notice of sale under judgment of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes: In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 16CV00028, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Bruce Stahl, et al., Defendants. Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $6,655.10 (Six Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Five and 10/100)

5225 Brock Cosmos Rossburg, OH U77021301000040100

215 Corwin St Gettysburg, OH A05431025020213800

407 N Walnut St Union City, OH H33211330010210400

7452 Perry St Greenville, OH A02131015010111500 & A02131015010112100

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), ca-

shier’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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AUTOMOTIVE MARKET

Special Olympic Festival to be held May 15 in Greenville Park GREENVILLE – On Sunday, May 15, a Special Olympics Festival is set to take place at the Greenville City Park. The special event will be held from Noon to 3

p.m. near the band shell and swimming pool and is open to the public. All proceeds and donations go to the local Special Olympics. Come out and enjoy some great

music, cornhole, water balloons, basketball and more. For more information or if you would like to make a donation, contact 937-5642306.

Poultry Days presale tickets now available

VERSAILLES – Poultry Days recently announced chicken prices will remain $7.50 per dinner for 2016. Also, ride tickets which were reduced last year will be maintained and the allday ride special will be expanded. For the ﬁrst time Greenville residents will be able to purchase presale tickets at the Greenville ACE. Tickets are now on

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sale for the World Famous Poultry Days BBQ Chicken to be served the weekend of June 10-12. Tickets will be available in Versailles at Johns IGA, Second National Bank, Versailles Savings and Loan, and US Bank and ACE Hardware in Greenville. Dinners will be sold from 3:30-8 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. Come early since the chicken can sell out earlier. After reducing ride prices last year Poultry Days is keeping the low prices and is expanding the all-day ride special. You can ride all day on Friday, Saturday or Sunday for $20…only $15 if you buy presale. Individual ride tickets will only be available at the festival for $1.25 per ticket, presale wristbands are on sale (via

a coupon to be turned in at the festival) for only $15 in Versailles at Johns IGA, US Bank, Second National Bank, ACE Hardware and the Versailles Savings & Loan and ACE Hardware in Greenville. Also new, Big O Amusements will be operating the rides providing a variety of new rides including rides for younger children. Subject to weather, rides will operate 3-11 p.m. on Friday, noon-11 p.m. on Saturday and noon-9 p.m. Sunday. Additional attractions organized for the festival include Valley Exotics Pony Rides and a Bungee Jump which will require separate tickets. Poultry Days is proud to pass on reduced pricing for the 2016 festival. Presale tickets will end June 9. Visit www.versaillespoultrydays.com for event details and schedules.

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Ft. Greene Ville DAR offers scholarship GREENVILLE – The Ft. Greene Ville Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently made a donation to the Darke County Foundation for a scholarship for Darke County students. The $1,000 award will be given to a female student graduating from a Darke County high school beginning in 2016. The recipient must exemplify the characteristics of DAR: “Daughters are vibrant, active women who are passionate about community service, preserving history, educating children, as well as honoring and supporting those who serve our nation.” Students who have already applied for a Darke County Foundation scholarship (deadline April 1, 2016) will be considered

Members of the Ft. Greene Ville Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented a check to the Darke County Foundation for a scholarship for Darke County female students. Shown Chris Nehring and Debbie Nisonger, DAR, Christy Prakel of the Darke County Foundation, and Mary Jane Dietrich and Helen Wright, DAR.

for this award based on the content of their existing application. No new applications will be accepted for this year. The Darke County Foundation receives, ad-

ministers and distributes charitable gifts for the beneﬁt of area residents. For more information, visit www.darkecountyfoundation.org or call 548-4673.

Donation to Friends of Harmon Field GREENVILLE – A $100 donation turned into a $2,000 donation when Dick Brown and Keith Foutz came together at the GHS Alumni Reunion. Foutz and Brown had discussed where they were going to give a $100 donation and both decided it should go to the Friends of Harmon Field and the renovation project at the stadium. A week later, Brown gave Foutz a call to announce he had raised $2,000 from individuals in the community. The Harmon Field project will completely restore the complex that was built in 1937. The stadium is need of major improvements and the running track is not up to code. Team and visitor locker rooms are several blocks away and concessions are in need of an upgrade. Plus, the bath-

Dick Brown (left) and Keith Foutz (right) give donations to Dave Ernst and Aaron Shaffer. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

room facilities are not handicap accessible. The projected will be completed over a 3-4 year period. The target date for the completion of the eight-lane track and multi-purpose playing ﬁeld is late 2016, followed by the foot-

ball/soccer stadium and ﬁeldhouse construction, which should be completed in 2017-2018. For more information and updates, visit www. friendsofharmonfield. com or email friendsofharmonfield@gmail. com.

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Ansonia FFA holds 79th annual banquet ANSONIA – The Ansonia FFA recently hosted approximately 224 members, parents, and guests at their 79th annual FFA Banquet. The banquet included the annual silent auction, an opening by Katie Werts, delicious meal, honorary degree ceremony, speech by State Vice President Mary Bueller, annual freshman skit, presentation of special awards, year in review slide show, and the evening was wrapped with the installation of the new officer team. The banquet was closed by 2016-2017 President Amber Bergman. The annual silent action was once again a huge success. This year’s auction had 72 items sponsored by many of the local businesses. Some items that were up for action were dog food, salon products, tools, restaurant gift certificates, and many more incredible items. At this year’s banquet, the Ansonia FFA installed eight new members as Honorary Degree Recipients. Honorary degree recipients are people from the community who have helped the chapter over the years by donating their time and wisdom to the field of agriculture to help make the organiza-

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tion a success. This year’s honorees were Christy Garrett, Brian and Lisa Bergman, Brian Harrod, Andrew Riffle, Casey Lentz, and Mr. and Mrs. Fuestaneu. The retiring officer team of President Megan Bergman, Vice President John Fischer, Secretary Amber Bergman, Treasurer Nick Mayo, Reporter Maddie Evers, Student Advisor Skyler Marker, Sentinel Robert Christman, Historians Cierra Longenecker and Katelyn McKenna, Parliamentarian Brett Campbell, and Chaplin Katie Werts were thanked by the Ansonia FFA advisors Brad Lentz and Emily Williams for all their hard work. The new officer team of President Amber Bergman, Vice President Skyler Marker, Secretary Katie Werts, Treasurer Robert Christman, Reporter Cierra Longenecker, Student Advisors Sarah Rhoades and Katelyn McKenna, Sentinel Max Wardrip, Historians Aleesha Gates, Parliamentarian Sam Rhoades, and Chaplin Mark Mayo are looking forward to fulfilling their duties in the upcoming year. For a complete list of winners and more information on the honorees, visit www. bluebagmedia.com

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GREENVILLE – Judge Julie L. Monnin, Darke County Municipal Court, reported on the case statistics of the court for March 2016. There were 398 new cases ﬁled in the Darke County Municipal Court in March 2016. The breakdown of these cases include: 59 criminal, 8 O.M.V.I., 241 other trafﬁc and 90 civil cases. There were 446 cases terminated/disposed of in March 2016. For more information, contact Judge Julie L. Monnin, Darke County Municipal Court, Darke County Courthouse, 504 South Broadway, Suite 7, Greenville, Ohio 45331; 547-7340.

Zechar Bailey gives to DCCA fundraiser GREENVILLE – Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes Zechar Bailey Funeral Home for their sponsorship of the recent St. Patrick’s Day fundraising event Irish Wave 2016. DCCA’s Executive Director Andrea Jordan stated, “Darke County Center for the Arts is grateful for the generosity of sponsors, like Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, who value and are willing to support the arts in our community.” The fourth annual Irish Wave, hosted at the Montage on March 11 celebrated all things Irish. Music was performed by Lone Raven. For upcoming events or further information on the Darke County Center for the Arts contact Executive Director Andrea Jordan, 547-0908.

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Thank a Vet 5k will be held May 21 GREENVILLE – The Ft. GreeneVille Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will host its second annual Thank a Vet 5k Run/ Walk on May 21. This year’s race will commemorate the 75th anniversary of World War II. The event will begin at the Veterans Building on the Darke County Fairgrounds. The opening ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m. and the run/walk begins at 9 a.m. Sign up for the run can be accessed through www. goodtimesraces.com. Mail in forms and donations can be made there, too. This year’s sponsors include VFW Post 7262, Post 7262 Men’s Auxiliary, Post 7262 Auxiliary, Post 7262 Boosters and DAV Chapter 57. The schedule for the day begins at 7:30 with same day registration and packet pickup. The opening ceremony will include State Representative Jim Buchy and

Ft. GreeneVille DAR had a successful event last year, but is hoping for a greater turnout in 2016.

American Legion Post 140 Honor Guard. Local WWII veterans in attendance will receive special recognition and thanks. DAR hopes to raise enough money to sponsor a service dog for a veteran through Angel Paws. Angel Paws is an organization that trains rescue dogs to help change the lives of veterans who are suffering from PTSD and Physical Disabilities. They need your generosity so that we can fulﬁl their goal of pro-

AWTHS hosts Fred Shaw on May 12 ARCANUM – Arcanum Wayne Trail Historical Society, 123 W. George St., Arcanum, will hold its membership meeting and program on May 12, 7 p.m. The program will be from Fred Shaw, a Shawnee storyteller. Shaw, also known as Neeake, will share stories from his Native American ancestors. A retired Methodist minister, Shaw is a Shawnee descendant and a traditional storyteller of the culture, sharing stories in a variety of national and international venues. He is one of 10 American Indian storytellers invited to share in the ﬁrst-ever National Native American Indian Storytelling Festival. The stories he shares are part of an oral tradition that has been handed down from one generation to the next for centuries and includes history, music, humor, cultural perspectives, words as art and ecology. Contact Barb Deis, program chairman, for additional information at 6787832. Other May activities include Open House hours during Old Fashioned Days, display of the old school

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Breakfast will help NJROTC GREENVILLE – American Legion Post 140 is sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast on May 14, 7–11 a.m. with all proceeds beneﬁting the Greenville High School NJROTC. This has been an annual event and helps the unit send cadets to summer camps. This year they plan to send seven cadets to Basic Leadership Training (BLT) in

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