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Kruckeberg, US Route 127 design upgrade in question SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY – It’s back to the drawing board for the Kruckeberg Road/U.S. Route 127 upgrade. According to Darke County Engineer Jim Surber, he was not pleased with a portion of the design proposed by ODOT. “When they got into the design phase, they realized in order to put in the Partial R Cut design, the continuous lane would have to go,” Surber said this week. “I’m totally against cutting out the continuous lane.” It was learned during a recent County Commissioner’s meeting that

county and Greenville city officials made a trip to the ODOT District 7 office in Sidney to discuss the proposal. “The work is still on track,” Surber said of the interchange upgrade, which is set to take place in 2019. In response to several accidents, including three recent fatalities at the interchange, ODOT spent the past couple years conducting community input meetings and traffic studies in order to determine the best way to reduce accidents and provide safe travel through the intersection. Officials announced last June that in order to reconfigure the traffic flow turning west onto Kruckeberg Road from

northbound U.S. Route 127 would be to use the Partial R-Cut option. Mary Hoy, ODOT Traffic Engineer responded with the following statement about the recent meeting between ODOT and county officials: “At the request of the county engineer, ODOT met with the county engineer, county commissioners and representatives from the city of Greenville on May 14 to discuss the preliminary plans that are currently under review. Due to noted changes in traffic patterns since the study was completed, ODOT is going to obtain updated traffic counts at the U.S. 127/Kruckeberg intersection. However, a new study is not planned or

anticipated at this time.” According to Commissioner Mike Rhoades, one reason ODOT is seeking new trafﬁc counts is due to semi drivers coming out of Whirlpool’s newest distribution facility, who are opting to turn north onto GreenvilleCelina Road, then east onto Childrens HomeBradford Road to make their way back to U.S. 127, instead of taking Russ Road. Surber did conﬁrm work is scheduled to start June 4 on the Arcanum-Bears Mill/571 intersection improvement project. Motorists can expect the project that will shut down Arcanum-Bears Mill to take up to 90 days. State Route 571 will

ODOT, city and county ofﬁcials met recently to discuss the proposed design upgrades to the U.S. 127 and Kruckeberg Road intersection.

experience a 7-day closure at some point during the 90 days, Surber said, with the exact dates

to be determined by the contractor and posted on 571 prior to the shutdown

Blosser receives OHSAA Respect the Game award SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

Early Bird seeks pictures of graduates GREENVILLE – Do you have a high school or college graduate this year? The Early Bird and Bluebag Media want to highlight their accomplishment. On June 3, The Early Bird will publish a special edition honoring this year’s graduates. To participate, send us their picture with the school they are graduating from and their par-

ents’ names by May 29, 5 p.m. Pictures and information can be sent via email to editor@earlybirdpaper.com (please put “Graduate” in the subject line of the email. Submissions will also be accepted by mail or in person to The Early Bird, c/o Graduate, 5312 Sebring Warner Road, Greenville, Ohio 45331.

ODOT road work continues in county DARKE COUNTY – The following closures are currently in effect in Darke County: Sweitzer Street/West Fourth Street between Pine Street and Sycamore Street, ROAD CLOSURE May 21–May 31, 2019. The ofﬁcial detour is: Pine Street to Washington Avenue to Broadway. US 36/US 127 between Hogpath Road and Horatio – Harris Creek Road, Daily lane closures through Aug. 31 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. One lane will remain open in each direction. Upcoming Closures: Darke – SR 49 between Rossburg Lightsville

Road and SR 47, Daily lane closures May 28– July 2 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. One lane will remain open in each direction through the use of flaggers. Darke – SR 722 between Gordon-Landis Road and SR 49, Daily lane closures May 28– July 2 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. One lane will remain open in each direction through the use of flaggers. Darke – Arcanum Bears-Mill Road between Folkerth Road and Erisman Road, ROAD CLOSURE June 4–Aug. 3. The official detour is: SR 49 to US 36/US 127 to US 36

GREENVILLE – The Early Bird/Bluebag Media’s principal sports writer and photographer Gaylen Blosser was surprised with the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Respect the Game award during Wednesday’s awards assembly at Greenville High School. “I’m very honored to receive the award but it totally caught me off guard,” Blosser said following the assembly – which he thought he was there to cover as a photographer. “I love covering our local athletes and once in a while our student’s academic accomplishments, also. We have great young people and too often people judge them on wins and losses. I get to see these athletes on a daily basis and we as a community have so much to be thank-

ful for and should be proud of our youth, the leaders of tomorrow. We as a community and nation are in good hands.” According to Greenville Athletic Director Dusty Yingst, the OHSAA award is voted on by a school district’s coaches from a list of nominees. The award is presented to an individual who is not paid by the school district or athletic department. “It’s a way for us and the state to honor an individual who goes above and beyond. The work Gaylen does is exceptional. He’s always around and our kids are always on the newspaper’s (The Early Bird/Bluebag Media) website and front pages,” Yingst said. Blosser spends hours taking and uploading hundreds of photos of each game, meet or activity he covers not only for Greenville, but also for Darke County’s other school districts.

Gaylen Blosser, left, principal sports writer and photographer for The Early Bird/Bluebag Media, was presented an award from Greenville Athletic Director Dusty Yingst during Wednesday’s GHS Awards Assembly. (Dick Brown photo)

“I enjoy working with the coaches. Sometimes their hard work goes unnoticed,” Blosser said, adding he wanted to thank The Early Bird’s Publisher Keith Foutz and Managing Editor Ryan Berry for the opportunity he’s been given to cover local sports. “We’re truly blessed to have Gaylen as part of our team. We couldn’t be prouder that he calls The

Early Bird/Bluebag Media home,” said Foutz. Yingst said the OHSAA award is Greenville’s way of showing appreciation to Blosser for what he does for students. “He’ll drop what he’s doing to do something for our kids.” To see Blosser’s work, visit The Early Bird’s Facebook page or website, bluebagmedia.com.

GHS Supply Chain Management supports Special Olympics GAYLEN BLOSSER

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School junior class held a student vs. teacher’s basketball game Sunday night at the GHS gymnasium to raise funds for Special Olympics while the senior class held an afternoon fundraiser at North Park. “It is for a good cause,” said GHS junior Noah Walker. “All the money we earned here and through donations is going back to Darke County Special Olympics.” The project; ‘SCM Apprentice 2018’ has the Supply Chain Management (SCM) junior class competing against the

seniors with each hosting an event on the same day. “We create a Capstone Project where there is a competition much like the Celebrity Apprentice,” said High School instructor Mrs. Buchy. “The juniors created a basketball tournament and included the Special Olympians in the halftime and the postgame.” “The goal was to create awareness to raise money to create an event that stirred excitement and to work together as a team,” added Buchy. “I think both groups did that very well.” Jacob Goldsmith, Simeon King, Ashlynn Pack, Claryssa Massie, Max Erwin, Noah Walker and Mrs. Buchy made up the

Greenville High School Juniors (Back L-R) Max Erwin, Simeon King, Noah Walker, Colton Zumbrun and Mrs. Buchy. (Front L-R) Jacob Goldsmith, Ashlynn Pack and Claryssa Massie. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

junior class team playing against Greenville teachers; Coach Kyle Joseph, Coach Aaron Shaffer, Coach Bart Scmitz, Mrs. Whirledge, Mrs. Shaffer and Mr. Ken Neff.

“We have outstanding kids that are willing to give up many hours of their own time to make this happen,” said Mrs. Buchy, “all afternoon on a Sunday … great kids.”

POLICE BEAT Greenville 14-year-old threatens to bring Glock to school PAGE 2 May 27, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com

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On May 14 a School Resource Ofﬁcer at the Greenville K-8 building was contacted by a staff member who said a female student wanted to speak with him about a 14-year-old male student who was making threats about bringing a gun to school. The female student told the SRO she took a screenshot of a conversation she had with the male student using Instagram. This conversation included how the male was depressed and feeling alone. He asked the female, “Should I bring a Glock to school?” When the female asked what a Glock was, he responded with, “A type of gun.” The female told the male “Don’t bring it.” The

male continued with “What u think imma do wit it” and “Im sure in hell not just gonna leave it in my locker imm use it.” These messages were received while the female student was at her residence. The SRO asked the principal to locate the male student, who told the principal he knew why he was being called out of class. The principal checked the male student for weapons and looked inside his locker. Nothing was located. The boy’s father was called to the school. The father and his son both told ofﬁcials they do not have access nor own ﬁrearms. The father also said his son had been going to mental health counseling, but had stopped. The

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student repeatedly stated he was not going to bring a gun to school but did admit to making the statements. The screenshots were forwarded to the Greenville Police Department and were placed into the child’s case file. The student was issued a citation for disorderly conduct. On May 15 a School Resource Officer was called to the in-school suspension room in reference to a student who had thrown a punch, but did not actually strike a staff member. When the SRO arrived the staff member was in a seated position on the floor with the student between his legs in a hold. The student was attempting to bite and pinch the adult. The student was released from the hold once he calmed down. He was escorted to the office, where he denied attempting to punch, bite or pinch the staff member, but continued his behavior in the office by cussing and yelling. The student’s mother arrived at the school and was told by the middle school principal the school would be filing unruly charges in juvenile court for her son’s continued behavior and refusal to do as instructed by staff at school during multiple incidents. The mother was issued a copy of her son’s citation for disorderly conduct. Drugs

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On May 22 an officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Broadway in reference to a suspicious person. The officer was advised the subject was walking around in traffic and scaring people at area businesses. Upon arrival the officer visually identified the subject as Issaiah Hudson. According to reports, officers had dealt with Hudson on a call just minutes before this incident was reported. Hudson was previously warned for disorderly conduct and had been issued a citation for drug abuse. During the first incident, officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of Russ Road on the report of a suspicious person acting irradically. When of officers arrived at the Russ Road scene, Hudson told them he thought there were people all around who were trying to kill him, including police officers. Hudson asked an officer to take him to a friend’s house on Fourth Street. While in the police cruiser, Hudson told the officer he had a baggie of marijuana he wanted to give to the officer. The baggie was taken as evidence. During the second incident, the reporting officer observed members of the Darke County Probation Department outside the courthouse attempting to speak with Hudson. The of officer also observed Hudson run out in front of traffic. Hudson appeared very paranoid and would not allow officers to approach him. Another officer arrived on scene and Hudson agreed to let him approach and speak with him. Hudson agreed to be transported to Wayne HealthCare to be medically

and mentally cleared. Once cleared from Wayne, Hudson was transported to the Darke County Jail where he was incarcerated for disorderly conduct. Suspicious vehicle

On May 21 an officer was called to Circle Mart, 100 East Main St., in ref reference to a suspicious person/vehicle complaint. The complainant advised two subjects were sitting in a vehicle in the parking lot acting strange. The vehicle was occupied by two males. The male in the driver seat was also the vehicle’s registered owner. The male subject in the passenger seat, Alexander Rodney Thomas, identified himself with a Social Security number and a date of birth. Dispatch attempted to locate Thomas through LEADS/ NCIC, but the information he gave was not on file. Another officer was on scene and while speaking with Thomas he saw a driver’s license in his hand. The license belonged to a female and Thomas said he found it on the floor at a friend’s home. The license was taken as property in attempts to return it to the female. Another officer arrived on scene to attempt to make a positive I.D. on Thomas. After speaking with the vehicle’s driver, the suspect was identified as Nicholas Feitshans. Dispatch was able to find information on Feitshans, print out a BMV image, which was brought to the scene for confirmation. Feitshans also was confirmed to have a felony warrant out of Darke County for probation violation on an original charge of drug trafficking. He was arrested and transported to the Darke County jail. He also was cited for falsification. Juvenile Complaint

On May 19 a citizen reported a small child running westbound in the 500 block of East Main Street. She reported the child crossed at least two intersections before she was able to get turned around and stop him. The child was crying and shouting for his mom, which is how the witness noticed the child. Of Officers spoke with the child, who said he was two years old, and said his name. He knew his mother’s first and last name, and only his father’s first name. The child said his daddy was sleeping and he couldn’t wake him up. The child said he was afraid of the dogs in the house and his daddy wouldn’t wake up so he wanted his “mamaw.” The child was wearing a Mickey Mouse pajama top, baseball pajama pants, a wet diaper and no shoes. His feet were wet and it was raining. An officer went to a residence on Hiddeson Avenue, which was a last known address for the mother, but is now occupied by the child’s uncle. The uncle said the child belonged to his sister and Ryan Klopfer. The uncle contacted the grandmother, who arrived at the Hiddeson Avenue residence. The child was transported to Hiddeson Avenue and upon seeing his grand-

mother said “that’s my mamaw.” He was very excited to see her and seemed very familiar with her. Contact also was made with the child’s mother by phone at her place of employment. She was crying and happy the child was safe. The uncle and grandmother provided the child’s date of birth and gave information of the mother’s new address in Piqua. The child is currently three years old. He was released to his grandmother, who said her son was warned several months ago for child endangering when the child had been found in the roadway on Sweitzer Street. The grandmother said she had no idea where Klopfer was and said he left home on May 18 and took the child with him. She said he was with a female with long blonde hair, who she believed was driving a red car. Later in the day, a Darke County Sheriff’s Deputy reported speaking with Klopfer at East Main Street near Boston Street. He told the deputy his son was outside playing in a fenced-in yard and got out. The deputy was aware Greenville police had located the child and wanted to speak to the father, so told him to go to the PD. Klopfer would not stay at the police department to await the reporting ofﬁcer’s arrival and went to his mother’s home and started arguing with her. When the ofﬁcer arrived at the home, Klopfer’s had fresh blood on his right hand and admitted he wanted to punch his mother, but never would, so he punched a wall instead. Klopfer did not want to be treated for his injury. Klopfer said he was staying with a girl but did not know the address and could only describe it was on or near East Main Street. Klopfer denied being asleep when his son left the house but never said he was outside playing in a fenced-in back yard. Klopfer did not seem concerned about his son or ask any questions about where and how he was found. Klopfer does not currently pay child support and is not employed. His mother made Klopfer leave her house and said she did not want him to return. Klopfer got on a bike and rode off. Klopfer was cited for endangering children. Wanted Person

On May 17 Darke County Municipal Court reported a warrant had just been issued for Stephanie Smith. Smith was located in the hallway after reporting to her probation ofﬁcer on the third ﬂoor of the court house. Smith had just been released from the Darke County Jail on a probation violation. The warrant was for failure to appear on May 15, 2017, for sentencing on a theft charge. Smith was transported back to the Darke County Jail and incarcerated with a $2,025 bond. On May 18 Sarah T. Burkhart was located at in the 1100 block of Russ Road. Burkhart had an outstanding warrant from Marion County, Ind. for her arrest. The original charge

was for credit card fraud. Burkhart was arrested and the warrant was confirmed but Marion County did not want her detained or transported. Burkhart was wearing a house arrest bracelet that was issued by the court. She was released per Marion County and given a number to contact a deputy of the court. On May 18 an officer was on patrol in the 200 block of North Gray Avenue and observed Joseph Braun standing in the roadway next to his vehicle. The of officer had prior knowledge Braun had an active probation violation warrant through the Darke County Probation Department. The warrant was confirmed through LEADS/NCIC. The officer arrested Braun and transported him to the Darke County Jail where he was incarcerated on the original charge of aggravated burglary. There was no bond. On May 20 an officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Third Street on the report of juveniles riding their bicycles in the street. The complainant said the juveniles had almost been hit. While enroute, dispatch advised the juveniles went into a residence in the 300 block of Vine Street. Upon arrival at the residence, the officer made contact with the juveniles’ father, Michael Denlinger who said his children were not supposed to be riding their bicycles in the street. The officer asked Denlinger for his identification and it was learned he had an active warrant for his arrest through Xenia Police Department for failing to appear on a child neglect charge with no bond. Denlinger was placed under arrest for the warrant and transported to the Darke County jail on no bond. On May 20 an officer was dispatched to Vine Street near Water Street in reference to a known individual with an arrest warrant. When the officer arrived, another officer was speaking with Robbie Hobbs. Hobbs tried to give a fake name but officers knew him from prior involvements. Hobbs was detained and asked if he wanted another charge for falsification. Hobbs finally admitted his identity. He was searched and placed in the police cruiser until the warrant could be confirmed. Hobbs was transported to a business on U.S. 36 in Bradford and released to an officer from the Piqua Police Department. On May 20 an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a turn signal violation. During the stop it was discovered that passenger Brandy Helmer had an arrest warrant from the Celina Police Department for failure to appear on an original charge of larceny with no bond. The warrant also stated she must serve six days. Helmer was placed under arrest. The warrant was confirmed and she was transported to North Star where she was released to an officer from the Celina Police Department.

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Fourth Walgreens juvenile appears for hearing BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

Shown are (front row) Christine Lynn, executive director, Delores Beisner, Becky Saylor, (second row) Barbara Fee, Susan Fowble, Sherry Marten, secretary, (third row) Trudy Eastland, treasurer, Sharon Kerns, Carolyn Fletcher, Kay Curry, president, (back row) Duane Edwards, vice president.

Beisner retires from Cancer Association GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; After serving 22-years on the Board of Directors for the Cancer Association of Darke County, Delores Beisner recently retired. She stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is an honor to have served the organization for this many years.â&#x20AC;? The organization thanks Beisner for her hard work, care and concern for local cancer patients. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Delores has always served the community very passionately in this manner and we wish her and her husband the very best in the future,â&#x20AC;? said Christine Lynn, executive director. The Cancer Association has been serving the community since 1995 and provides reimbursement for mileage, medication and medical supplies as well as nutritional supplements.

The organization is supported with donations, memorials, grants, fundraisers and corporate sponsors. The association partners with United Way and is not afďŹ liated with the American Cancer Society. They are currently enlisting 2018 corporate sponsorship and so far the following businesses have signed on: Mercer Savings Bank, Greenville, First Assembly of God, Versailles Savings and Loan, Brothers Publishing and Early Bird, Law OfďŹ ce of Rudnick and Hosek, Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville National Bank and Second National Bank. If you have questions, feel free to call the ofďŹ ce and speak with Lynn at 937-548-9960 or email director@cadcinfo.org.

Get hooked on ďŹ shing and not on drugs GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wayne Lakes will once again be the site of Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs this summer. This free program is open to children ages 5-15-years-old. Dates for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event is June 6, 13, 20 and 27, and July 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. each day. Register from 8-8:30 a.m. at Wayne Lakes, Iroquois, off of State Route 121. The Hooked on Fish-

ing, Not on Drugs program teaches personal safety, responsibility, ďŹ shing fundamentals and more. All children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the program. There is a limit of ďŹ ve children per adult. There is limited ďŹ shing equipment available; please bring your own if you have it. For more information, call 678-7864.

Dill Oil suspect found to be incompetent BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The suspect in the April 9 Dill Oil robbery has been ruled incompetent. Anthony Felix, 25, of New York, appeared from the Darke County Jail before Judge Jonathan P. Hein via video on Tuesday, May 22, for a competency hearing. Felix is being transferred to the Toledo State Hospital for additional evaluation, and according to Hein may be â&#x20AC;&#x153;restorable to competency.â&#x20AC;?

Also on May 22, Cory Phillips, 33, of Bradford entered guilty pleas to two counts of attempted felonious assault, lesser charges from the original two counts of felonious assault. The incident took place Sept. 24, 2017. During his comments, Phillips said he was â&#x20AC;&#x153;surprisedâ&#x20AC;? he was â&#x20AC;&#x153;charged with felonious assault to begin with, instead of attempted.â&#x20AC;? Phillips will appear July 12 for sentencing and was ordered to continue following pre-trial supervision.

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The fourth suspect in the Jan. 6 robbery of the Greenville Walgreens appeared before juvenile court Judge Jason Aslinger on Tuesday, May 22. The court appearance was held to provide testimony regarding binding the juvenile over to adult court to face charges of aggravated robbery with a gun speciďŹ cation. At the end of the two and a half hour hearing, Aslinger said he would take all testimony into consideration and make his written decision within a week. The suspect, age 15 of Lima, as well as witnesses who testiďŹ ed Tuesday are not being named due to a court order. Darke County Assistant Prosecutor Debbie Quigley questioned three witnesses, with the juvenileâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney, Alex Pendl offer-

at the front of the store, while the fourth suspect remained in the mini-van they drove to commit their crimes. One of the Greenville Walgreens victims suffered a shoulder injury when they were pushed by the 15-year-old subject, and has since undergone physical therapy. Both victims testiďŹ ed of the terror they felt during the incident, which resulted in several containers of prescription drugs being stolen. One victim (Witness 1) said they were â&#x20AC;&#x153;fearful of his anger,â&#x20AC;? speaking of the juvenile appearing Tuesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was worried he was going to shootâ&#x20AC;? the other victim (Witness 2), who had fallen to the ďŹ&#x201A;oor after being pushed by the juvenile. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was terriďŹ ed,â&#x20AC;? Witness 1 said. The second victim who testiďŹ ed said she was surprised by how young the suspect was. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I remember thinking â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re too young to be here.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; He body slammed me,â&#x20AC;? Witness 2 said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I turned 180 degreesâ&#x20AC;? before falling to the ďŹ&#x201A;oor. Witness 2 went on to say she attempted to encourage the juveniles to leave before police arrived. The juvenile who was holding a gun then said â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see no cops. Do you want to get shot?,â&#x20AC;? Witness 2 testiďŹ ed.

ing one witness â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a local professional clinical counselor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who conducted mental health evaluations with the juvenile. Testimony revealed the four suspects ďŹ rst entered Greenvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CVS, but due to the number of customers decided not to go through with their plans and instead went across the street to Walgreens. Information also was given about a robbery that took place a month earlier at a Marion pharmacy, which involved some of the same juvenile subjects. Victims in Marion were pistol-whipped and bound with zip ties, Quigley said, adding that zip ties were found by police in the van following the Greenville robbery. The juvenile who appeared Tuesday was one of two subjects who jumped the prescription counter at Walgreens and brandished weapons. One other juvenile suspect remained

Two appear in court via vide0 conference BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Two individuals appeared via video conference on Monday before Judge Jonathan P. Hein in Darke County Common Pleas Court: * Joseph Braun, 48, of Greenville, appeared for a probation violation. Braun was sentenced to community control sanctions after pleading guilty to a burglary charge. According to the probation department and assistant prosecutor Debbie Quigley, Braun has failed to report to probation since April 10, has tested positive for drugs and failed to complete a program with the Darke County Recovery & Wellness. Quigley suggested Hein set a $20,000 bond. Braun then addressed Hein, stating it was â&#x20AC;&#x153;my fault for having bad (drug) screens. I take full responsibility for thatâ&#x20AC;? and that he was trying to ďŹ nd a home for himself and his young daughter. Braunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next court date is May 31. * Greggory Cooper of Ludlow Falls, also appeared Monday. Cooper was indicted in March by the Darke County Grand Jury for receiving stolen property â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an American Express Credit card. According to assistant prosecutor Jim Bennett, his ofďŹ ce attempted two times to serve Cooper with the indictment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at a residence in Laura and again at a residence in West Milton. Cooper said he was

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The sound of his voice was very vicious. I was very scared,â&#x20AC;? Witness 2 said. He also asked the victim to empty their pockets â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but all that the victim was carrying was a tube of lip balm and a pair of glasses. The mental health counselor who testiďŹ ed said he believed the juvenile was â&#x20AC;&#x153;coercedâ&#x20AC;? into joining in with the other suspects in order to make some money. He also said the juvenile said he felt threatened and that he believed his family would be harmed if he did not follow through with the robbery plans. The juvenile was with at least one cousin in Indianapolis playing video games and smoking pot, when an older person asked if they would be interested in making some money. It was also revealed that, although the incident has not been ofďŹ cially associated with a speciďŹ c gang, the younger juveniles were targeted by older, possibly family members who are part of a gang, to rob drug stores. Two of the four suspects - Ishmael Luster and Antwan Thompson - are currently serving prison time, while a fourth juvenile was remanded to Allen County ofďŹ cials. Police reports from several jurisdictions including Greenville, Marion and the FBI were admitted as evidence.

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CAP celebrates community and agency partnerships BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Thursday’s perfect weather drew quite a crowd to the Community Action Day picnic at Greenville City Park. The annual event has taken place for at least 30 years, says Carol Littman, deputy director. Greenville Mayor Steve Willman was on hand to read a proclamation, declaring May 24, 2018 as Community Action Day in Greenville, in recognition of the dedication and hard work of all Greenville Community Action agencies. In part, the proclamation reads: WHEREAS, Community Action servers 99% of America’s counties in rural, suburban, and urban communities, offering life-changing services that create pathways to prosperity by connecting families to job training, affordable housing, utilities assistance for seniors, promoting community-wide solutions and sharing expertise. Earlier this month, the Darke County Commissioners also signed a proclamation in behalf of the county. CAP provides opportunities for individuals and families to lead productive lives through advocacy efforts, education,

Greenville Mayor Steve Willman, center, proclaimed May 24 as CAP Day in Greenville during the annual CAP picnic on Thursday. Pictured above, from left to right, Julie Licklider, Willman Cherish Cronmiller, Lisa Stempler, and Carol Littman. (Susan Hartley photo)

job training, and employment as well as safe and affordable housing and needed services. Friday’s picnic included a free lunch, door prizes, cake walk, and activities – all donated. “The community is great,” Littman said. “Everything we have is donated.” The event, which is open to the public, is mostly attended by the county’s senior citizens as well as those who receive services from agencies within the Miami Valley Community Action Partnership. In January of this

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year, Darke County’s CAP joined forces with the MVCAP “to be better served,” said Jim Ingram, communication specialist with the MVCAP. The MVCAP includes agencies in Darke, as well as Preble, Miami, Mercer,

Auglaize, Greene, Montgomery. Warren and Butler counties, Ingram explained. Mary Brinkley of Greenville was attending her second Community Action Day event, she said, “because old people need to have things to do in order to stay active. I love people.” Local businesses and organizations who donated to the picnic include Roots Hair Salon, Tangles, hanging baskets from Phil and Judy Hathaway, Advance Auto, Pampered Chef, Om Your Day Yoga, Merchant House, Heritage House, Taco Bell, KFC, Coffee Pot, Arby’s, Double M Diner, Captain D’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Las Marias, Hot Head Burrito, JT’s, Marco’s Pizza, Papa John’s, Burger King, Rapid Fire, Little Caesar’s, Domino’s Pizza. We Kneed You (massage). The desserts for the cake walk were donated by CAP staff.

Kroger Lady retires after 39 years GREENVILLE – May 25 was the Kroger Lady’s ﬁnal day on the job. On May 25, 1979, a young 19 year old lady started working at the Greenville Kroger. At the time, she was just another unknown Kroger employee face amongst many others in the store. It is unknown when or how over the past 39 years that Denise Koontz (now Koontz Dowell) became “The Kroger Lady” but somewhere over the years it seems that is where everyone in and around Darke County knows her from.

Denise Dowell

She cannot go anywhere in Greenville (and sometimes other places in the country) without hearing someone say “O, aren’t you the Kroger Lady,” or “Where do I know you from?” “Yes, that’s it you are The Kroger Lady.” She started like most of the young kids at Kroger working in other departments, doing stocking, bagging, pushing carts in from the parking lot, working with produce, and eventually making her way to the front-end as a cashier where most everyone now has come to recognize her. Although she is not someone working in one of the public safety functions of our Community, many consider her one of our hometown heroes for serving our community for the past 39 years with excellent customer service at both Greenville Kroger Store’s (old one and the current one). As she clocked out on May 25, she hung up her black vest for the ﬁnal time and retired 39 years to the day from when she started at Kroger. Employees, family, friends and patrons say, “Thank you Denise for your 39 years or service to the community and enjoy your retirement.” Denise and her husband (Bruce) will continue to live in Darke County, shopping at Kroger and you will still be able to see the newly “Retired Kroger Lady” around town from time to time taking it easy and enjoying not having to work.

Park board meeting set GREENVILLE – The Darke County Park District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular board meeting on June 14, 4 p.m., at Shawnee Prairie Preserve Nature Education Center, 4267 St. Rt. 502 W., Greenville.

On-hand for the check presentation from the Browns Backers to the State of the Heart Care are (from left to right) Erica Wentworth, business development specialist at Hospice; Kristi Strawser, Hospice’s executive director; Scott Stahl and Darlene Long of the Browns Backers; and additional Hospice ofﬁcials Barb Bell, director of business development; and Amy Rudy and Megan Stull, care consultants. (Linda Moody photo)

Browns Backers give to State of the Heart BY LINDA MOODY CORRESPONDENT lmoody@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Union City Browns Backers presented State of the Heart Care in Greenville with a check for $600 on Tuesday afternoon, as part of the Backers’ contribution to the community. “Each year, the club decides who we will support and this year it was Hospice,” said Browns Backers President Scott Stahl, who formed the group in April 1987 with nine others. “It’s important we give back to the community.” “We really appreciate the donation,” said State of the Heart Executive Director Kristi Strawser. “It helps us with patients and their families to continue out our mission.” The Backers were organized to support the Cleveland Browns football team. “They certainly need it in this day and age,” Stahl said. According to him, there are approximately 75 members, but they have had up to 150. “We send out 50 newsletters, which go to all members,” he said. “Some are families.” The Browns Backers will hold its annual pet food drive later this year, with the site yet to be determined. “We get together for the

Browns/Cincinnati Bengals games, and members bring in dog food for the Browns and Bengals bring cat food, and then we donate all of that to the humane society.” The Browns Backers also hold raffles throughout the year, reaching out to different organizations to help them. “Eight of us are season ticket holders so go to some of the games,” Stahl said. “Other officers are Dave Johnson, vice president; Dan Pollitt, secretary; and Darlene Long, treasurer.” The next general meeting will be at 6 p.m. July 5 at Pizza Hut in Union City. “Our general membership meets monthly July to December, and officers only meet January to June every other month,” Stahl noted. “We charge dues, $15 for singles and $25 for family memberships to help us with such costs as preparing and mailing the newsletters. We used to have banquets but are trying to build the membership up to get a football player here for a banquet again.” Stahl said when the Union City Browns Backers formed 31 years ago, it was the 27th club. “Now, there is a club in every state and every continent,” he said. Those wanting more information may contact Stahl at 937-414-9772.

2018 Annie Oakley Golf Committee members are Kay Sloat, Jack Sloat, Christine Lynn, Ed Curry, Kay Curry, Larry Ullery and Angie Arnold. (Unavailable for picture were Matt Arnold, Kent & Lynn James and Todd & Beth Durham).

AO Golf Tournament scheduled for July 23 GREENVILLE – Preparations for the 37th annual Annie Oakley Golf Tournament are underway. Last year 92 golfers signed up for the 18-hole event, which benefited the Cancer Association of Darke County. Committee members for the tournament are Matt & Angie Arnold, Kent & Lynn James, Todd and Beth Durham, Jack & Kay Sloat, Ed & Kay Curry, Larry Ullery and Christine Lynn. Last year’s tournament was very successful and the event raised $16,000 for the Cancer Association of Darke County. This fundraiser helped the association to provide benefits to over 250 Darke County residents battling cancer. These benefits were provided in the form of reimbursement for medications, transportation, medical supplies and nutritional supplements such as Ensure. This year’s tournament is scheduled for July 23 at the Turtle Creek Golf

Course and will feature a shotgun start with scramble format, chances to win great prizes and dinner for the golfer and their guest. Most importantly, the proceeds from this fun and exciting event will once again beneﬁt the local and independent Cancer Association of Darke County. Lunch will be served at 11:15 a.m. with tee off time scheduled for 12:15 p.m. Each golfer has the opportunity to win a new car for a hole-in-one on the sixth and seventeenth hole. Any golfer getting a hole-in-one in the eighth hole will win their choice of premium golf equipment. The golfer getting a hole-in-one on the eleventh hole will win a Yamaha Golf Cart. Additional information and entry forms for the 37th annual tournament are available at the Cancer Association of Darke County (phone 937-5489960 or email director@ cadcinfo.org) or from any tournament committee member.

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Take time to hug those close to you KEITH FOUTZ

This week, which in the past has always been special as my wife Peggy and I normally celebrate our wedding anniversary, took on a new meaning last year. On May 23rd, we lost my son Travis at the age of just 35. For those of you wondering, it was not drug related but a failure of several organs due to excessive drinking. I share that information as the purpose of this column is simply two fold; A. Celebrating is good. Whether it be for personal victories or achieving a speciďŹ c goal as a team, we should all stop and smell the roses. We shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take for granted things or people but instead take the time to put things in priorities and perspectives. Our families should come ďŹ rst. Regardless of our ability to set priorities, celebrating in excess simply isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t healthy or a wise decision regardless of age. B. There is never NOT a good time to tell your family and friends how much they mean to you. We had Trav cremated on the 26th, which used to be a happy day for us, our anniversary. I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t share the speciďŹ c details of actually participating in the cremation procedure but sufďŹ ce it to say, it was a very poor decision on my part and that day wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ever be the same. Travis was cremated in Oregon, where he lived, worked and played. He had quite a few friends and we were able to have services in both Oregon for his work family and friends and of course we brought him home, where he had graduated from GHS for services here. A heartfelt thank

you to Phillip Pierri for his compassion and empathy during his service. My oldest son Brian and his wife Genny have established a non-proďŹ t foundation, The Foutz Foundation which is a 501c-3. You can visit the site at https:// foutzfoundation.org. The foundation exists to provide musical instruments and two scholarships a year to individuals who share Travis love of music. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not soliciting ďŹ nancial assistance or requesting instrument donations, just perhaps a quick visit to the site to see what Travisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; legacy consists of for those of you who may have known him or have a few spare minutes. Trav loved music. Any music. All music and he had a special gift, (although I sure donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where it came from) as he could play the guitar exceptionally well. While admittedly biased, he was good, very good, despite not reading music he could listen to a song and within a short period of time play it and play it so well it was hard to distinguish between his playing and that of the original artist. He was in several bands during his brief time with us and he loved being on stage. His goal was to become a music education teacher. His brother Brian and his wife Genny are helping to make some of that dream become a reality through the foundation. Parents arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t supposed to bury their children but many of us do. So as this week comes to a close, I would encourage you to take a moment to hug your sons and daughters or others close to you as none of us know what tomorrow might bring. Rest in peace Trav. Dad

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Join Friends of the Darke County Parks at Shawnee Prairieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nature Center on State Route 502 W., Greenville, on June 5, 6:30 p.m. Snacks and drinks will be served. Become a member of a

very rewarding organization that helps Darke County Parks sustain 12 beautiful parks and the bike trails The meetings are the ďŹ rst Tuesday of each month, with the exception of Julyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting which will be held on July 10.

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Report destroyed Real Estate property GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Carol Ginn, Darke County Auditor, is pleased to announce that Real Estate property owners may claim a reduction in the taxable value of their Real Estate property for buildings that have been destroyed, torn down, or damaged, regardless of the time of year the destruction or damage occurred. Enacted legislation by the State of Ohio enables Real Estate property owners to claim the reduction at any time regardless of the cause of the damage (ďŹ re, wind, etc. or torn down). The amount of reduction would be prorated on the basis of the calendar quarter in which the damage occurs. Property owners must ďŹ le the Form-DTE 26 with the County Auditor for

the reduction. Real Estate property destroyed or damaged during the ďŹ rst three quarters (January through September) must be ďŹ led by Dec. 31 of the year of the damage. Real Estate property destroyed or damaged in the last quarter (October through December) must be ďŹ led by Jan. 31 of the following year. For additional information, contact the Darke County Auditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ofďŹ ce, in the Courthouse, at (937) 547-7316 or 547-7317, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays or you may print the required FormDTE 26 from the County Auditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www. darkecountyrealestate.org. Complete this form and return it to the Darke County Auditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to good health and hope for cures Lindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mood Swings by Linda Moody bluebagmedia.com

I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean to be a gloomy Gus, but there are just too many illnesses and afďŹ&#x201A;ictions in this day and age. Lately, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been hearing lots about cellulitis, leukemia and infections. To me, it seems that these diseases go in spurts. One time, it was esophageal cancer that was striking; another time, pancreatitis. This past winter, when the ďŹ&#x201A;u season was in full swing, it seemed that blood clots in the lungs were diagnosed in some people. And, quite often, someone is said to have dementia, which covers a wide array of diagnoses, not to mention cancer in all its different forms. And, that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even count those who have been injured in accidents. I wonder why that is? Whatever the reason, everyone needs to pray for those who are ill and recuperating from various illnesses. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at the mercy of doctors and nurses and other caretakers, not only in hospitals but in nursing homes, assisted living facilities or even the homebound. Thank God for those who have the patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; best interests at heart. It seems there is no age limit on disease. They could be young, middle-aged or elderly. They could be relatives, friends or other loved ones. I sympathize with those who are scared and in pain, and I admire those who face these obstacles bravely. It is a shame that when some people live a long life, they get hit with something unbearable and out of their control. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem fair. Then, you have those people who intentionally wreak havoc on others...the bullies, the avengers, the killers, the drug addicts and drug pushers. I hope I can, in my lifetime, see where advances

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Bradford advances in regional play with 2-0 win over Mechanicsburg GAYLEN BLOSSER

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GREENVILLE – The Bradford Lady Railroaders road the arm of freshman hurler, Skipp Miller to defeat the Mechanicsburg Lady Indians 2-0 in ﬁrst round OHSAA D-IV regional tournament play. The Lady Roaders would get all the runs needed for the win in the top of the fourth with Miller drilling one out double to left followed by a Wysong RBI single to center. Elisa Martinez added an insurance run driving a two out misplayed liner to left-center giving the Bradford girls a 2-0 lead that would hold up for the ﬁnal score. “That’s big-time,” said Bradford coach Shon Schaffer. “You would think we have a group full of seniors but we don’t – we have four starting freshmen and for them to keep their composure

throughout the game, and for Skipp to make some plays and be clutch at the plate, that’s something pretty special.” Miller pitched her way out of a third-inning one out bases loaded jam, striking out back-to-back Lady Indians to keep Mechanicsburg off the board. “And got to three balls on one of them,” Schaffer said of Miller’s thirdinning heroics. “That is what would come with a seasoned pitcher and I keep going back to it, she’s a freshman and she has that kind of composure – I’m tickled.” The Lady Indians threatened to score in the bottom of the ﬁfth, getting a leadoff Mallory Blakeman single only to be erased with Martinez throwing a strike to second, nailing the Mechanicsburg runner on an attempted steal. “That was Alisa Martinez and she is solid back there,” noted Schaffer.

“She and Skipp are an awesome tandem together. She’s made those plays throughout the year. I was happy, but I’m not surprised.” With two outs in the ﬁfth, King singled an took second on a wild pitch bringing Ayers to the plate to drill a single up the middle in what normally would be an RBI single only to clip the heal of Kings foot with the runner called out bringing the inning to a close. “I told my assistant coach that I hurried my pitch call,” stated Schaffer. “I was focusing on something else that was happening out in the ﬁeld and I called an inside fastball and I didn’t mean to. As soon as I did it, I went to wave it off and she already called the pitch and that girl hit it and soon as she hit it I said are you kidding me. I didn’t want that pitch and then it hit the runner and I thought – I must have made the

softball gods happy and they helped me out right there.” Mechanicsburg pitcher, Francys King set the final 10 Lady Railroaders down in order to close out the game but the damage had been done giving Bradford its first regional appearance since 2005 and setting up its first regional championship game in school history. Miller went the distance for the Lady Railroaders striking out 12 with one walk while scattering four hits over seven innings of play. Mechanicsburg’s King struck out nine batters while giving up three hit including two by Miller and did not allow a walk.

Skipp Miller pitches for Bradford in regional win over Mechanicsburg. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

First Lady Wave basketball clinic a success BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Greenville Lady Wave varsity basketball coach Rachael Kerns completed the ﬁrst Lady Wave Basketball Clinic with the help of current Lady Wave high school players and coaches. “We are trying to give an opportunity for people who maybe haven’t done camp or weren’t sure about basketball, would be like the opportunity to come and get six hours over three different days a chance to get into the gym free of charge which we thought was kind of nice for the kids to be able to do,” said Coach Kerns. “Just a chance to see some of the junior high coaches. Coach Westfall and Coach Martin are the ones doing most of the instruction since it’s the smaller girls. We also have high school girls in here helping.” Thirty-ﬁve girls took advantage of the free basketball clinic that ran two

Lady Wave Basketball Clinic participants learn dribbling skills. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

hours for three Sundays at the K8 building for girls currently in second grades through fifth grade. Under Coach Kerns leadership, the Lady Wave high school JV and Varsity teams have been on the rebound with the varsity squad finishing the 201718 season with a 14-10 winning season including a 60-34 tournament win over Stivers to add renewed interest in the program. “There were five girls

who had never played basketball or been to basketball camp that showed up,” noted Kerns. “That was our goal – to try to reach out to different people. Exciting as we’ve had them from home schooled, we have a St. Mary’s, we have Montessori; so we’re not getting from just through Greenville schools.” “It’s been good,” Kerns said following the ﬁnal day of the clinic. “Just the ﬁrst year giving it a shot not during basketball season.”

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2018 Lady Wave Softball OHSAA D-II District Champions.

Lady Wave District Champs with 15-4 win over Ross BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

LEBANON – The Lady Wave were staring at a 3-0 deficit after one inning of play against the Hamilton Ross Lady Rams before turning the game around to outscore Ross 15-1 over the final six innings and earn a 15-4 OHSAA D-II District Championship – the team’s fourth in the past four years. “Great day for Lady Wave softball,” said Greenville coach Jerrod Newland. “Spot them three and start to play. Just Great Stuff.” Hamilton Ross senior Kenzie Meyer took the mound for the Lady Rams sporting a 20-3 record entering the District Championship game against the Lady Wave. Greenville used a Haleigh Mayo double off the centerfield fence, a Nayesha Wright single, a Lani Shilt RBI fielder’s choice and a Zoe Pressnall RBI fielder’s choice to trail 3-2 after two innings of play. A Cromwell third-inning leadoff double to the right field fence and an RBI single to right-center off the bat of Sidney Grote had the game tied at 3-3. Mayo drove a single to center setting up a 2-run Shilt double giving the Lady Wave a 5-3 lead after 2-1/2 innings of play. The Lady Rams plated a run in the bottom of the third to trail 5-4 and had two runners on with one out bringing a Lady Wave pitching change sending Grace Shaffer to the

mound. The freshman hurler threw a double play pitch to the first batter she faced, shutting down the Ross threat. Greenville made it an 8-4 game in the top of the fourth getting a Morgan Gilbert walk, a Petry single to center, a Cromwell RBI single, a Grote walk, and a Wright RBI bloop single to left. The fifth-inning had neither team denting the board with the game going to the sixth with Greenville hanging on to an 8-4 advantage. The Greenville girls broke the game open in the top of the sixth scoring five runs to lead 13-4 with Ross coming to the plate. The big hits of the inning included a Mayo bunt single, a Wright 2-RBI double off the fence in left, Shilt legging out an infield single, Natea Davidson pinch hitting to knock in a run on a Ross error and a Gilbert 2-RBI double. The Lady Wave added to their lead in the top of the seventh with Cromwell opening the inning with a single to center, Grote reaching on a Ross error, Wright knocking a single to center and Shilt driving a 2-RBI single to center giving Greenville a double digit 15-4 advantage with one out. With lighting in the distance, storms moving in and an 11 run lead, Coach Newland used leaving-the-base-too-soon to quickly get the final two outs in the top of the inning and hurry the game along for Shaffer to set the

Lady Rams down in order in the bottom seventh and earn ‘District Gold’ for the Greenville Lady Wave and join the Sweet 16. The Lady Wave now have 11 District titles in the past 12 years. “Eleven of the last 12 Gold,” said Newland. “Seniors (Cassie Cromwell and Sydney Grote) four Golds in a row.” Freshman Nyesha Wright led the Lady Wave going 4-5 with three singles, a double 4-RBIs and 3-runs scored. Lani Shilt was 2-5 with a single and a triple good for 5-RBIs and a run scored. Gilbert went 3-4 with two singles, a double and 2-RBIs. Cromwell reached base five times in five plate appearances going 3-3 with two singles, a double, two walks, an RBI and 3-runs scored. Mayo went 3-5 with two singles, a double, and 4-runs scored. Grote picked up a single and an RBI, Pressnall had an RBI and a run scored and Sowry collected a single. Caitlin Christman went 2-1/3 innings giving up four runs, seven hits, striking out one and no walks. Shaffer threw 4-2/3 innings in relief without giving up an earned run, allowing one hit, striking out three and not walking a batter. The Lady Wave pounded out 18 hits on the night while Ross was good for eight hits. The Lady Rams finish the season with a 20-5 record while Greenville improves to 26-5.

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Tri-Village senior role models led from bench GAYLEN BLOSSER

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

NEW MADISON – Three Tri-Village seniors; Lauren Flory, Autumn Moore and Kayla Burke recently completed their final season playing for the Lady Patriots basketball program, a program the trio would not crack the starting lineup – including their senior season. Lady Patriots varsity coach Brad Gray took his young 2018 team to the Regional Finals with a starting five of underclassman while his three seniors looked on from the bench. “Our message to them in the locker room was; the only thing they have done for us for four years is every single thing we’ve asked them do,” said Gray following the team’s final tournament loss of the season. “When it’s their senior year and you think it’s finally here – you’ve waited your opportunity and then you have some young kids that kind of step in and earn their rolls on the team, that’s not an easy thing to take all the time and those kids came in every single day and worked as hard as they possibly could 100 percent of the time.” The three seniors took time to talk Patriots basketball after the curtain

came down on four years of high school basketball. “Even if I knew my freshman year I wasn’t going to start my senior year, I still would have stuck with it just because the community and atmosphere playing at Tri-Village is just amazing,” said Flory. “To be able to share something so special with these two girls and all the rest of my class that played before, and all the underclassmen they were wonderful. I couldn’t have asked for a better four years. There are relationships that you build that are more important than playing time.” “This team has become part of a family,” said Burke. “When you’re not a star player, and I wasn’t a star player – I sat the bench and I had to get through a process where you need to realize whether you love basketball more or you want the playing time. When you realize that, when you have a team like we had you realize that family atmosphere means so much more, and playing the game with them and making them better means so much more than just sitting the bench.” “I would deﬁnitely do it again,” said Moore. “I’m like missing it a lot – missing the program.” Coach Gray understands the importance of superior

(L-R) Tri-Village varsity girls coach Brad Gray, Autaum Moore, Kayla Burke and Lauren Flory. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

leadership to put a successful sports program together year in and year out. “It’s hard to be a good basketball team if you don’t have great senior leadership and we had great senior leadership,” Gray said. “Our three seniors this year were our leaders. I really felt like there was a difference when their presence was in the gym.” The energy level they brought, the respect that our other kids had for them, you could see it. When they walked in you would see the change.” Knowing by their sophomore year their chance of a starting role was diminishing with above average talent coming in behind them, the three Lady Patriots each had a decision to make knowing they had the talent to start for many high school varsity teams

LWSB ﬁnishes season 26-6 with regional loss to Lady Falcons BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

MASON – The 2018 Lady Wave softball season came to a close with an 11-4 loss to the Clinton Massie Lady Falcons in OHSAA D-II Regional tournament play. “Better, hungrier team won today,” said Greenville coach Jerrod Newland. “Unfortunately it’s not a series but do or die and we didn’t do it. Great atmosphere, just can’t spot a team five in the first.” The Lady Wave fell behind 5-1 after one-inning and would not make a comeback in the Wednesday afternoon game as they struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Clinton Massie. Greenville plated a first inning run getting a twoout single to right off the bat of Cassie Cromwell, and moved to third by way of a Clinton Massie error setting up a Sidney Grote RBI line drive to left. The Lady Falcons plated three second-inning runs to push its lead to 8-1 where the score stand until Morgan Gilbert would drive a third inning lead-off solo homer over the right field fence making an 8-2 score with three-innings in the book. Clinton Massie added a run in the top of the fourth and tack on two in the top of the sixth to lead 11-2 after

Morgan Gilbert watches third inning home run in Regional tournament game. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

six complete. Greenville would not go quietly in the bottom of the seventh with Nyesha Wright leading off with a single, Lani Shilt reaching by way of an error, Gilbert smashing a two-out RBI single and an RBI single to center off the bat of Baylee Petry before the Lady Falcons would register the ﬁnal out of the game. “Hats off to them,” Newland said of Clinton Massie. “They made every play and hit the ball.” Clinton Massie was good for 12 hits on the day while Greenville was collecting eight hits. Gilbert went 2-3 with a walk, 2-RBIs and a run scored. Cassie Cromwell was 2-4 with a run scored. Grote went 1-3 with an RBI and Petrey was 1-4 with an RBI. Shilt and Wright each

went 1-3 with a run scored. Caitlin Christman started for the Lady Wave pitching one inning, allowing ﬁve runs on four hits. Grace Shaffer threw six innings out of the bullpen. The Lady Wave close out the season with a 26-6 record, GWOC American North Champions, a Sectional Championship and District Champions. “A lot of teams around the state would love to have a 26-6 record, but 26-6 here is disappointing,” Newland said. “Another disappointing ending,” Seniors Cassie Cromwell and Sydney Grote completed their Lady Wave softball careers with 108 wins, an average a 27 wins per season. “Hats off to the two seniors,” said Newland. “Great unreal careers. Love them to death.”

within driving distance. “That was a hard decision that we had to make early on in our high school career,” noted Flory. “We could see where the road was going and we could have quit or could have moved schools. We didn’t want to leave something behind that we worked really hard to keep intact and to keep as family.” “Even though I wasn’t starting, we still were very successful,” said Moore. “It’s just better to support your team and successful than just go out to another team and start and not be as successful.” “What I went through at this program is what made me who I am today,” said Burke. “That decision my sophomore year is what made me the person I am. If I had gone to another

school and was a starter I think I would have lost a part of myself in that.” “You come to a point when you realize that things don’t always go your way and it’s not always going to work out the way you originally planned,” Flory said, “but if you go with the ﬂow, you just have to learn that if you’re not out there starting, you can still make a difference in practice and during the games.” “The biggest thing I learned through this program was commitment,” noted Burke. “You’re going to need to know commitment throughout your whole life.” “You really learn more about yourself as a person in practice,” said Moore. “You learn steps, techniques, plays but you grow as a person. You learn to not be selﬁsh, you learn to share the ball and you learn to become a family atmosphere.” “I’ve learned a lot of life lessons not only from my Tri-Village coach but also my AAU coaches,” Flory said. “They have all taught me great things.” “I encourage underclassmen to stick with it even if they end up like us three,” Flory said of staying with a program in a backup role. “They will learn so much more from this pro-

Treaty City Clash beats weekend rain BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Greenville Citizens Baseball League (GCBL) completed the Treaty City Clash tournament for 8U, 9U, 11U and 13U teams after a rainy start to the weekend event. “We didn’t fall behind,” said GCBL Tournament Director Keith Heidrich. “Once again, we had a fabulous crew of volunteers out here helping – board members and some parents that stepped up. Everybody getting here early at six in the morning.” “We had people out here getting water off the diamonds,” Heidrich continued. “Just a lot of work went into it. We had many teams express their appreciation. They thought there was no way we would play. We like that reputation of being a ballpark that will do whatever it takes to get games in.” The GCBL as always is known for bringing in excellent umpiring crews including many OHSAA high school umpires. “We have excellent umpires here,” Heidrich stated. “They are guys that truly care about the kids and we’re in a lucky situation here – we’ve been doing it a long time, We have a great list of umpires so we are able to pick and choose the guys that are

GCBL tournament action from weekend Treat City Clash tournament at Sater Park. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

quality guys that we know are good people that aren’t just here to make a quick buck but are here truly for the kids. It shows when you see them umping the diamonds.” The concession stand is known for excellent food and the 2018 baseball season continues the tradition. “We have Ronnie Kerg in there today,” said Heidrich. “He’s doing a great job. He kept everything ready to go and serving a lot of our famous Winners marinated pork chops. That’s kind of our big thing we’ve been doing here and we sell a ton –

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gram than just basketball. They will learn life lessons and be able to build relationships with people that stay around forever.” “If you’re going to work hard and you’re going to put forth the effort, definitely stick with it,” said Burke. “You’re going to find friends that you never thought would be your friend.” Coach Gray added a final thought … importance of family and home. “These three had parental support that allowed them to be happy – content,” Gray stated. “They allowed all three of these girls to mature into young ladies and say; the situation might be tough but I’m going stick it out because the positives of being in it are much more than negative of maybe a limited amount of playing time a game because they were as much a part of this basketball team as any kid was.” “I think they understood that,” concluded Coach Gray. “I think they really understood that when people say Tri-Village 2018 Regional SemiFinalist, they were as much a part of that title as kids one through five who were out on the floor when the ball was thrown up in the air to start the game.”

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they can’t get enough.” New for the 2018 baseball season at Sater Park is the “Green Monster” outﬁeld wall and reconstructed diamond six. “It’s a slow work in progress,” noted Heidrich. “The weather is not helping us this spring, pushing everything back on that. We’re working hard to get the recognition for Greenville Federal up there that they deserve, and all they have helped us out with this project.” To follow the 2018 baseball season at Sater Park log onto: www.wavebaseball.net

CHURCH AND SOCIAL

Dunns to share mission work in Germany

Ice Cream Social slated BRADFORD – The public is invited to a homemade ice cream social on Thursday, June 7, 5-7 p.m., at Greenville Creek Christian Church, 5110 Buckneck Road, Bradford. The menu includes four ﬂavors of ice cream (vanilla, pineapple, strawberry and chocolate), hot dogs, ham, sloppy joes and chicken sandwiches. There will also be cake, pie and drinks.

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Name: Callum Francis Age: 4 Years Birthday: May 27, 2014 Parents: Ryan and Tabitha (Bourne) Francis Big Sister: Allison (age 10) Big Brother: Lane (Age 8) Grandparents: Greg and Debbie Bourne, of Ansonia, and Mike and Deb Francis, of Ft. Loramie Uncles and Aunt: Joel and Danielle Bourne and Scott Francis

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Keihl’s 50th anniversary VERSAILLES – Charlie & Suzie Keihl will be celebrating 50 years of marriage on June 1. The couple was married June 1, 1968 at St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles. The are the proud parents and grandparents of Jason Keihl of Versailles; Matt & Michelle Keihl, Christopher & Clayton of Albuquerque, NM; Wendi Wilson, Averi & Liam of Versailles; and Josh & Kirsten Keihl of San Francisco, CA 50th Anniversary Open House with Family and Friends will be held in their honor on Saturday, June 9, 3-6 p.m., at the K of C Hall, 8440 St. Rt. 47, Versailles, OH 45380. Please omit gifts – your presence is all they need.

GHS Class of 1955 GREENVILLE – Greenville High School Class of 1955 will hold its monthly luncheon on Thursday, May 31, noon, at Tolly’s on Wagner Ave., Greenville. For more information, contact Georgeanna.

Food Truck Rally & more set for July 21

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Name: Ava Hummel Age: 9 Years Birthday: May 17, 2009 Parents: Jared and Christi Hummel Grandparents: Angie and Larry LeMaster, Brent Schmidt, Beth Groff, Jack and Jan Hummel Great Grandparents: Bobby and Terry Ford, Sharon Schmidt

Kickoff for reading event WEST MANCHESTER – The West Manchester Branch of the Preble County District Library will kickoff its summer reading program on Monday June 4. The event will include games and snacks. Different age groups are at different times: Kids Kickoff is at 2 p.m.; Kickoff for tweens and teens is at 3 p.m.; and Kickoff for adults and families is at 4 p.m. On Tuesday, June 5, 4 p.m., at the Eldorado Branch – Summer Reading kickoff party for the whole family. We’re playing Just Dance Party on the Nintendo Wii and board games of all kinds. Free snacks and drinks for everyone.

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GREENVILLE – The inaugural Darke County Food Truck Rally & Competition will be held at the Darke County Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 21, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. The event will showcase dozens of the area’s best food trucks. In addition to great food, there will be a craft show, car and motorcycle cruise-in, live bands and activities for the whole family. They are now accepting craft vendors and direct sales reps. Only one direct sales rep per company will be accepted. Booth spaces are 10’ x 10’ and will be located in the basement of the coliseum at the Darke County Fairgrounds. If you are interested in a booth space please email Jason Blackburn at: popscarparts@ reagan.com or call 937621-2166.

GREENVILLE – Steve and Astrid Dunn, Assemblies of God missionaries to Germany, will be speaking at First Assembly of God, 7219 State Route 118, Greenville, on May 30, 7 p.m. Steve grew up in Cincinnati and after graduation from Southeastern College of the Assemblies of God he traveled to Germany in 1981 to learn the German language. In 1983, he worked with a German mission which focused on serving the needs of the suffering church behind the Iron Curtain. In 1986, Steve was appointed as a Missionary in training by the Assemblies of God Division of Foreign Missions and worked with missionaries Harold and Agnes Schmitt in Munich, Germany. During this internship Steve met Astrid, a German citizen from the Frankfurt area and a registered nurse. They were married in Munich on July 23, 1988. Steve and Astrid began their ﬁrst full term of ministry as Assemblies of God missionaries in 1990 serving together with a German pastor at the Charismatic Center

in Munich. From this church base support was given to new church starts in the cities of Rosenheim and Bad Tölz. In August 1995, the Dunns moved north of Munich to start a new church in the city of Moosburg. A year later, on Oct. 5, New Life Free Christian Church in Moosburg was ofﬁcially established. Today, more than a hundred people make this their church home. On April 22, 2007 a newly built church facility was dedicated. The Dunns were also instrumental in launching a church plant in neighboring city of Erding. In response to the growing number of refugees coming into Germany, ministry outreach was started to assist people in local asylum residences, many of whom come from Muslim countries. From 2004 to 2017 Steve was part of the leadership team of the South Bavarian German Pentecostal Churches and presbyter of the North-East Section. Since 2006 he has served on the executive committee of the German Pentecostal Foreign Missions Board.

Lindamood Reunion PALESTINE – On Sunday, June 10, the descendants of Michael and Elizabeth Sherrick Lindamood will celebrate their 100th reunion. The event will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Palestine Community Park located just west of Palestine on US Route 36. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and your own table service. If you are a descendant of Samuel Brown, John Davis, George Edger, William Clark, Eli Brown, James Lippy, Os-

car Biddle, Frank Nicholson or anyone named Lindamood then you are cordially invited to this reunion. Michael Lindamood and his family settled in what is now Liberty Township in the 1830s and had 10 children. This will be an excellent opportunity to meet and greet long lost relatives. For more information, contact Dixie Robbins at (937) 802-3079, Joyce Ayette at (937) 947-7461 or Rick Brewer at (937) 417-2177.

FAITH HELPING WOMEN

Harmony to sing at Pitsburg COB PITSBURG – The Pitsburg Church of the Brethren will be hosting Darke County’s own, Harmony Quartet on Sunday, June 3, 2018, at 6 p.m. Harmony has been singing together since 1997. They came together singing songs of the Statler Brothers and Oak Ridge Boys - both secular and gospel. They were introduced to Southern Gospel through the Gaither concerts and immediately began including some of them in their repertoire. The songs

they sing reﬂect a love of God and tell stories from the Bible. The group’s members are: Bill Drew, singing tenor, Terry Longfellow, singing bass, Mike Royer singing baritone and second tenor, and Bruce Shank, singing lead. The public is cordially invited to this event. Refreshments will be served in the Fellowship Hall following the performance. The church is located on the west edge of Pitsburg, at 8376 Pitsburg-Laura Road.

St. Mary’s hosts day of prayer & renewal GREENVILLE – St. Mary’s Catholic Community will host a day of prayer and renewal on Tuesday, June 5, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at St. Mary Church. The theme is Strengthening Families and Family Values Through our Faith. Organizers believe our country and the world no longer values the traditional family and family values. The government and educational system have been tearing away the fabric of traditional family life for several years.

To protect families and values, they believe a plan is needed. Sister Marie Day and Michael and Margaret Fenelon will share strategies for protecting and strengthening families through faith. There will be a light lunch provided. Childcare will be provided. Reservations are required; (937) 9165020 or (937) 417-1305. Please advise if you will be bringing children so they have adequate child care providers. There will be no charge for this informative day.

GREENVILLE – Each summer the Friends of the Greenville Public Library and the Greyson James Steyer Memorial Fund sponsor seven weeks of “Family Fun Day” Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Each program features a top-notch performer who is entertaining for all age groups. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show on the front lawn under the shade trees. Kick off summer on June 6 with world-renowned magician Gordon Russ who combines fastpaced comedy with lots of audience participation.

“This year I’ve assembled a crazy cast of characters who go on a hilarious Magical Tour full of funny situations.” Traveling through Europe, Australia and China, Gordon has brought his unique brand of illusion to thousands of people across the globe. In case of inclement weather the First Congregational Christian Church on 5th Street generously offers their Activity Building. Be sure to stop in the library June 1 to sign up for Summer Reading for kids, teens, and adults. It’s easy and the prizes are amazing.

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ARCANUM – The ladies of Faith United Methodist Church celebrated Mother’s Day by collecting purses and ﬁlling them with personal hygiene products. The purses will be donated to the Women’s Shelters in Darke County. This “Mission Minded” church is located at 101 E. South St. in Arcanum. All are welcome. Pictured are (front row) Nancy Long, RaeAnn Pieper, (back row) Jeannie Miller, Sharon Karns, Tyra Clark, Kay Wieser, and Janet Johns.

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Knapp, Whirlpool & Pink Ribbon Girls help cancer patients RYAN BERRY

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GREENVILLE – The Pink Ribbon Girls are now helping patients in a new van thanks to Dave Knapp Ford Lincoln and employees at Whirlpool in Greenville. On Tuesday, Tracie Martin, founder of Pink Ribbon Girls drove the van to Greenville to thank Dave Knapp and his employees and Whirlpool for their donation. The Pink Ribbon Girls provide free direct service for families battling breast cancer and gynecological cancers. In addition to provide transportation to and

from appointments, the agency also provides meals for the entire family, house cleaning a couple times a month, as well as peer support to allow persons that have been diagnosed an opportunity to talk to each other. Since its founding 16years ago, Pink Ribbon Girls has expanded to encompass Greater Dayton, Greater Cincinnati and Greater Columbus. “We have a policy of give where you live. So 100 percent of everything we raise in each of those markets stays in those markets,” said Martin. Dave Knapp got involved with Pink Ribbon Girls through his daughter, the

late Kristina Knapp-Bradley. They were serving her best friend from childhood who had breast cancer and was a young single mother. “Later that year, Kristina decided to start a fundraiser here in October, National Breast Cancer Month. They were donating a certain percentage of each car sold in October to Pink Ribbon Girls,” Martin said. That ﬁrst fundraiser six years ago has led to a continual partnership between the business and organization. According to Martin, Kristina and she had a vision of getting Dave to donate a vehicle. “The year after she passed away that’s what we decided to do with

the money invested into providing us with a car,” she added. She noted transportation is the biggest need for their organization. “You can only ask your family and friends to take off so much work to get you to the doctor,” she said when commenting on how important it is to get this donation. Sherry Smith, a retired employee of Whirlpool, explained the employees of the company came together to do a promotion to raise funds to assist in getting the vehicle for the Pink Ribbon Girls. Knapp shared his support for the Pink Ribbon Girls organizations, “It’s

Sherry Smith, Dave Knapp and Tracie Martin display the new vehicle donated to the Pink Ribbon Girls.

support for those who struggle with this nasty thing called breast cancer. It takes a lot of burden away from their families and it is

such a great organization.” He concluded, “I know if we all come together, maybe someday we will ﬁnd a cure for this nasty disease.”

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Greenville third-grader Audrey Swiger picks up her Kids Read Now packet from third-grade teacher Amy Borders during Tuesday’s summer reading program kick-off. (Susan Hartley photo)

Kids Read Now summer reading kicks off for Greenville’s K-3 SUSAN HARTLEY

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GREENVILLE – Again this summer, Greenville’s youngest readers will be waiting eagerly by their mailboxes for their next adventure – brand new books from the Kids Read Now program. On Tuesday evening, May 22, hundreds of kindergarten through thirdgrade students and their families made their way back to their school building to pick up their ﬁrst three books. This is the third summer Greenville Primary School has taken advantage of the Kids Read Now program, which helps students keep up with reading skills over their summer break. “It’s very important to get books into our kids’ hands,” said Principal Jody Harter. “And they are books the students choose and are excited about.” Kids Read Now also gets parents involved with their child’s reading progress. As each book is read, students discuss the story with their parents using questions posted on a sticker inside each book cover. Students then log on to kidsreadnow.com, enter their code and wait for their next book to arrive by mail. Local businesses are supporting the summer reading program by offering incentives, which are posted on a bookmark given to each reader. These include Gordon Orthodontics, Pizza Hut,

Readmore’s Hallmark, Greenville City Pool, Dairy King, El Camino Mexican Restaurant, and Bread of Life Christian Book Store. Students also receive a summer fun pass to The Skate Place. Tuesday’s kick-off included hot dogs in the cafeteria and a presentation by Mark Daniel, Magical Storyteller. Third-grader Audrey Swiger, 8, brought her dad Michael to the Kids Read Now kick-off. So far, Audrey said, she doesn’t really have one favorite author. “I just like to read books,” she explained as she picked up her new books and program packet. Audrey and her dad ﬁgure she’s read 70-80 books during her young reading career. “She has them stacked up on her bed,” Michael said of his daughter’s book collection. When school resumes this fall, students who have completed their summer reading goals will again be treated by a fun dance party, Harter said. Weather permitting, the party is normally held outside with a DJ, bubble machines and a visit from Kids Read Now founder Leib Lurie of Troy. Also donating to Greenville’s 2018 Kids Read Now program are the Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Zoo, Columbus Crew, COSI, Dairy Barn, Darke County YMCA, Eikenberry’s IGA, Jim’s Hot Dog Stand, Maid Rite, Newport Aquarium, Rural King, Scene 75, Taco Bell, and Wendy’s.

GREENVILLE – Greenville Roller Rink has a new speed skating team. Glenna Broomhall, also a one-time speed skater, started the team and is coach. Alan Leonard along with daughter Alishia Funk are the new owners of the Greenville rink, last owned by Hazel Mercer. “We started the team because of Alan’s love of speed skating,” said Broomhall. “He always wanted to have a speed team to give back, and he knew I’d coach. I saw potential in a lot of the kids.” Broomhall, who started her skating career at the Greenville rink, said she has about 38 skaters. Members of the speed racing team are: (Primary division) Liam Girdler, Bryson Selig, Bentley Houck, Keagen Wion, Julia Jenkins, Karden Wolfey, Karter Selig and Brentley Mead; (elementary) Leland Hess, Layden Wion, Zach Jenkins, Derek Longstreth, Kolton Gray, Landen Bryant, Riley Houck, Atlee Myers, Isaac Hamlin, Skyanne Flicker-Kiser and Roger Neff; (freshmen) Zada Lower, Khara Hartzell, Jeremy Reece, Hayley Hoover, Connor Hoover, Jenna Horne, Hayley Culligan and Carson Gray; (junior) Hunter Gilpin; and (seniors) Kaleb Broomhall, Ben Schilling, Chris Miller, Karly Wion, Sara Garrett, Dan Hiestand, Heather Girdler, Rob Larusso, Craig Girdler, Jeff Thompson and Rodney Myers.

Here are most of the members of the speed racing team at the Greenville Roller Rink. Some were unable to attend but all team members listed in the accompanying article. (Linda Moody photo)

The team was formed the ﬁrst week in March and, already, there have been two meets this season; one at Greenville in April and the other in Fort Wayne, Ind., in early May. “At Fort Wayne, they presented me with a plaque to give to our most improved skater but I chose to give it to the team since it was their ﬁrst year,” Broomhall said. Broomhall’s helpers in coaching are her son Kaleb Broomhall, a four-time national champion; Dan Hiestand, who has placed second in nationals; and Sara Garrett, who competed at nationals one time. The youngest male skater is 4-year-old Bryson Selig; the youngest girl, Julie Jenkins is 5; the oldest female is Heather Girdler, who is 35; and the oldest male is Rodney Myers at age 62.

Broomhall, who lives two blocks away from the Greenville Roller Rink, said she has a lot support from the parents of the skaters. “They are there for me when I need something done,” she said. “And, the kids don’t miss practice. We started with 30 and they’re still coming.” “Next year, there will be at least four meets,” said the coach, who works at Insightful Eyewear in Troy. “Now, it’s the end of the season, which is October to May. Then, there are the regionals and nationals if we decide to send anybody. The quad skaters go straight to open nationals, but not the regionals. The in-line skaters do both.” She said she started skating when she was 4, but competed when older... in 1985.

“The last year I skated was in 1997,” she said.”I qualiﬁed for nationals but didn’t win. I was coach of the year in 2008 in the Ohio Buckeye League.” The speed team is now holding a fundraiser by selling ﬁve-gallon buckets of laundry detergent for their uniforms, “The uniforms run about $65 to $70 apiece,” Broomhall said. When asked to describe herself as a coach, Broomhall responded, “I’m stern but I like to have fun. Yet I’m understanding and compassionate for them. They’re great skaters and do what they’re told to do and don’t talk back. And, they’re all improving. A lot of their parents skated when they were little. Sometimes at the end of practice, they play tag or Simon Says. It’s something for the kids.”

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ANSONIA – For the second consecutive year, the Ansonia Fourth of July Committee is hosting a Red, White and Bike Poker Run. The second annual bicycle poker run is set for June 30, with registration starting at 7 a.m. at the elementary school. A mass start will begin at 8 a.m. Participants will have a choice of eight, 16, or 32-

mile courses in northern Darke County. It was noted that distances may vary up to two miles. Helmets are mandatory. The last stop will be at the Fourth of July celebration in Ansonia, featuring food, drinks, games, vendors, softball tournament, entertainment and other activities for the family. There will be cash prizes in the bike poker run event. The event beneﬁts the Ansonia Fourth of July

Fireworks. Those needing information may check out “Red, White and Bike,” Darrin Shook at 937-889-9570 or bikeansonia@gmail.com. Register at gtraces.com. Registration forms are available and can be mailed to Carleen Beisner, Box 562, Ansonia, OH 45303. Checks for the entry fees and t-shirts are to be made payable to the Ansonia Fourth of July Committee. Entry fee is $20 for early bird registration for

individuals and couples or families up to four received before June 1 and $25 for individuals and couple or family up to four when online entries close on June 23. To order shirts, money and forms must be received by June 16. For additional families, including parent(s) and children under age 17, the fee will be $5. A signed release of liability form will be required for all riders on ride day; minors will need a parent’s signature.

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Jones donate Florida home for Garst Gala GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gather friends and family and head to Ft. Myers Beach, Fla. for a week in a large, wellappointed home owned by Mike & Sherri Jones. They have graciously donated this to the Annieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Star Spangled Gala at Garst Museum, Saturday, June 9 for the Live Auction. The two homes they are offering for the winnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice are: royalpalmsbeachhouse.com and fortmyersbeachhouse.com based on your calendar, rental availability and number of people, excluding use in Jan. - March 2019 which is already rented. That evening is your chance to join in on some fun with live and silent auctions, lots of fun rafďŹ&#x201A;es, door prizes, and light appetizers. You can view the many varied auction and rafďŹ&#x201A;e prizes at https://www.ďŹ&#x201A;ickr.com/ photos/garstgala2018/ with more being added daily.

Need reservations or you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come to the Gala but want to leave a bid? Call the Garst ofďŹ ce and make arrangements: 937.5485250. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at the Garst Museum. This is a FUNdraiser for the Garst Museum and The National Annie Oakley Center. The Gala costs $20 per person or $15 for Garst members with paid reservations by June 6. Tables of six or more can be reserved. Dress is casual. Wines, courtesy of The Bistro off Broadway, and various beers from Montage and Friends of the Museum are available on a donation basis. Garst beer or wine glasses from JAFE Decorating are available for purchase for $3. Brian Rismiller will be the Live Auctioneer, and Steve Gruber, Garst Board member will be the announcer for the evening.

B2C helping students realize college dream GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Several years ago, area business leaders and educators came together to address an issue: how to increase the number of Darke County students who go to college. After researching college access programs throughout the state and receiving a start-up grant from the Ohio College Access Network, the Darke County College Access Program was started in 2006. Over time, it began of offering advising, educational programming and scholarships. In 2010, the Darke County College Access Program board changed the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to Bridges to College

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NEW PARIS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; International gold medalist juggler Matt Jergens has been making audiences laugh for over eighteen years. His show involves electrifying routines that showcase the talents of one of the top jugglers around. He ďŹ lls the stage with ďŹ&#x201A;ying pins, spinning plates, a tall unicycle, and a multitude of other unique props. Catch his show at the following Preble County District Library branches: Monday, June 4 at 5:30 p.m., New Paris Branch Thursday, June 7 at 5 p.m., Eldorado Branch.

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More info on Versailles Poultry Days Flower Show VERSAILLES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Poultry Days Flower Show committee is offering a brief refresher of the rules for the Poultry Days Flower Show for those who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a book or internet access. Registration is Friday, June 8, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and judging will begin at 1 p.m. until completed and is open to public as long as there is room in the display area. The display will be in the bus driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meeting room (old shop classroom) on the backside of administration building (near old gym and old band room). This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme is Florals Going Platinum. 1. Artistic Arrangements may contain mate-

rials of the entrantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; choice - including fresh, dried or treated plant material. Accessories are permitted but no artiďŹ cial plant materials are allowed. Only one entry in each named class by one exhibitor. 2. Specimen entries must be grown by the exhibitor. 3. An exhibitor may enter more than one specimen in each class, but each one must be a separately named entry. Such as Division B. Roses; Category 1. Hybrid Tea; color A. White or Near White. Then three white roses entered by one exhibitor, but each is different, such as White Parfum de Provence, or Anastasia or John F. Kennedy. 4. All entries must be

Family Yoga on the Lawn GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Greenville Public Library is hosting â&#x20AC;&#x153;Family Yoga on

Getting it Right In the story Military banners to ďŹ&#x201A;y in Arcanum that appeared in the May 20 edition of The Early Bird an error was made in the size of the banners. The correct size of the banners being produced is 18x36-inches. The Early Bird apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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ARCANUM – It is time for another Summer Reading Program at the Arcanum Public Library, and this year’s theme is “Libraries Rock!” There will be eight-weeks ﬁlled with programs and activities for all ages. Registration begins on Tuesday, May 29. The opening act of the summer will be on Monday, June 4 at 10 a.m. Freddy Fossil will be here with his Dino Show. Come for a fun morning and learn more about the activities

GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School NJROTC has been recognized by the US Navy as a Distinguished Unit with Honors, making it one of the top two school in the State of Ohio. This is only the second time in school history that the Unit has been designated as a Distinguished Unit and the ﬁrst time with honors. The Cadets volunteered over 3,400 hours of community service this last year a 400 percent increase from the previous year. Cadets participated in various activities thought out the year. They were recognized as one of the top orienteering schools within the 12states that make up Area 3 and received an invitation to the Navy National Orienteering Championships in Orlando, FL this last February.

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The Unit’s Color Guard is extremely busy all year presenting the Colors for the High School, participating in parades, special functions, and professional sporting events. Last year, the Green Wave Navy was called twice to present the Colors for the Cincinnati Reds and was invited to pres-

ent the Colors for Game 6 of the Columbus Blue Jackets Playoff Game against the Washington Capitals. During the summer, they will be steaming at full speed just as they have done in years past. They will be attending three camps in June along with holding training on Tuesdays and Thursday

throughout the summer to help incoming Cadets and end their summer with assisting the Darke County Fair Board with one of the large parking lots during the Great Darke County Fair. Congratulations to the Green Wave Navy on this prestigious Award.

Live music, mini-parks at First Friday GREENVILLE – Main Street Greenville’s June First Friday event will be sponsored through the generosity of the Jordan Agency and will bring a whole evening of family fun to the downtown district! The event is scheduled for Friday, June 1 from 6-9 p.m. The event is slated to feature live music performances, a volunteer fair to highlight the work of local non-proﬁts, and, brand new this year, the introduction of “parklets.” “The inclusion of parklets in First Friday is a new concept that Main Street Greenville is excited to be bringing to downtown,” said Crysta Hutchinson, executive director of Main Street Greenville. “The mini-parks will be places for people to sit with friends, enjoy a treat from a downtown business, and

relax while listening to live music. They will have plants and places to sit and just bring a taste of nature into our downtown district. We’re very grateful to Hupmans Lawn Care for helping us create the parklets!” The live music performances will be taking place both indoors and outdoors. This will allow people to enjoy music as they stroll, shop, and dine downtown during the evening. You will be able to hear great local musicians no matter how you choose to spend your time. Main Street Greenville invites everyone to grab a bite to eat downtown from 6-7 p.m., then enjoy the music performances from 7-9 p.m. The event will also include a Volunteer Fair. The fair will feature over a dozen non-proﬁt organizations offering a family friendly activity, while sharing information about the work they do to make Darke County even better through the help of volunteers. After learning about their missions, you are encouraged to get involved and become a volunteer! It is a great way to connect to your community and help make a difference. In addition, many busi-

Matt Jordan, president & CEO of the Jordan Agency, presents the donation to Crysta Hutchinson, executive director of Main Street Greenville.

nesses will stay open late. Just a few of the fun activities planned during the event; Greenville National Bank will be grilling free hot dogs while supplies last and First Presbyterian Church will be offering free cookie decorating. Bread of Life Bookstore will be having a book signing with author Kristen Samuels and Youniques Boutique will have free chair massages in store along with special sales on select items. Shelly’s Antiques and Decor will mark 20 percent off on all nail kegs and crates for the First Friday and The Little Ones will be offering 75 percent off the entire store. To ﬁnd a list of all

the activities taking place during the event, visit Main Street Greenville’s website or their active Facebook page. This event is kindly sponsored by the Jordan Agency. You can reach them at www.jordanagencygreenville.com or 937548-1606. For more information on Hupmans Lawn Care, contact them at 937-548-1782 or www.hupmanslawncare. com to schedule a free consultation today. To learn more, visit www.mainstreetgreenville. org or their Facebook page. You can contact them at 937-548-4998 or info@ mainstreetgreenville.org.

Free County Shred Day announced GREENVILLE – On Saturday, June 9, the Darke County Solid Waste District will partner with Mercer Savings Bank to hold a free County Shred Day. This event will allow you to help protect you and your family from identity theft. What is Identity Theft? Identity Theft is a crime in which an impostor obtains key pieces of personal identifying information (PII) such as Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers and uses them for their own personal gain. It can start with lost or stolen wallets, pilfered mail, a data breach, computer virus, phishing,

a scam, or paper documents thrown out by you or a business. This crime varies widely, and can include check fraud, credit card fraud, ﬁnancial identity theft, criminal identity theft, governmental identity theft, and identity fraud. What should you shred? Old taxes, bank statements, pay stubs, checkbooks, insurance policy info, medical information, legal ﬁles, utility bills, credit card statements, receipts, invoices, pre-approved credit card offers, investment records, etc. The shred hours of operation will be from 9 a.m. to noon. This event will be

held at the Darke County Fairgrounds, 800 Sweitzer St., Greenville. Please enter at the gate (gate 2) closest to Wayne Healthcare. Pre-registration is not required for this event. Because this is a free event, each household or business will be limited to 10 1cu. ft. boxes. All documents will be shredded on-site. A certiﬁcate of destruction is available upon request. For more information or questions concerning the County Shred Day, contact Krista or Melissa at the Darke County Solid Waste District, 937-5470827.

MVCTC students build XtremeBots ENGLEWOOD – The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) Junior Robotics and Automation program created battle robots in class to compete in the XtremeBots Combat Robotics Tournament at the ThunderDome in Dayton. There were 50 teams present at the competition and two MVCTC teams brought home trophies. That Better Team won 1st place and People’s Choice Award –Bot: Jim, Caden Vance (Valley View), Jordan Green (Valley View), Cade Carter (Eaton), and Kane Greiner

(Tipp City) The Goonies: Won Best Engineered and Best Sportsmanship – Bot: Sloth, Kaylee Brandt (Valley View), Caleb Bergen (Northmont), Jonathan Kitchens (West Carrollton), Alec Dickenson (Huber Heights), and Cole Good (Franklin Monroe) NOASOA: Bot: Warhead, Jake Meeker (Miamisburg), Tyler Dishman (Ansonia), Carsten Benge (Tipp City), Nicholas Gibbons (West Carrollton), and Jacob Szilagyi (Milton-Union) The Transformers: Bot name: Ironhide, Amber

Cook (Milton-Union), Soullen Grier (Huber Heights), Ceirek Daniels (Mississinawa Valley), Baily Garber (Tri-County North), and Owen Lewis (Milton-Union) For more information about MVCTC, visit www. mvctc.com.

CAP closed on May 28 GREENVILLE – Community Action Partnership will be closed May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. The ofﬁce will reopen for regular hours on May 29.

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Restoring a classic? Better Business Bureau offers tips BY JOHN NORTH, PRESIDENT/CEO BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU Some classic cars have been around for more than 50 years. Classic car restoration is the process by which the car is returned to its former glory. To ensure your classic car restoration is a mem-

orable and enjoyable experience, Better Business Bureau offers tips for ﬁnding a trustworthy car restoration shop. The Antique Automobile Club of America recognizes cars 25 years old or older as classic cars. These cars were built in factories and speciﬁcally

designed and manufactured for transportation use on public roadways and highways. Over the last year, almost 27,000 inquiries were ﬁled with BBB about auto restoration shops across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Locally, this industry was inquired

about almost 370 times. When searching for a reputable car restoration shop, BBB offers these helpful tips: * Ask family and friends for recommendations. Ask auto restoration shops for references and be sure to contact them. * Find restoration shops specializing in your make or model car. * Get several quotes. Don’t settle for the lowest bid. It may not be the highest quality service. Also, keep in mind it can be difﬁcult for the shop owner to provide an estimate that will hold true throughout the restoration. * Beware of auto restoration shops asking for full payment up front. A legitimate company won’t do business that way. * Visit car shows. Talk to car owners about restoration shops they’ve

worked with. * Get everything in writing, including any guarantees. * Make sure the shop is licensed and insured as appropriate. If they can’t or won’t provide you with this information, consider another shop. * Inquire if they have any awards in the industry or have been mentioned in any publications. * Look for auto restoration shops belonging to associations, such as the Automotive Restoration Market Organization. * Ask questions about the staff at the shop. How long have they been working there? (High turnover is a sure sign of an unstable shop). Where did the employees work prior to the shop? * Look for a neat, wellorganized facility with up-to-date equipment. * What is the security like? Is there a fence and

adequate nighttime lighting? * Don’t be afraid to ask for the old parts back. * Ask the restoration shop to go over the work completed. * Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Remember, restoration shops are not necessarily body shops and body shops are not necessarily restoration shops. Once you’ve chosen a car restoration shop, it may have waiting lists ranging from months to years. Also, watch out for shops where you can get your car in right away, it could be a red ﬂag. You can always get help from BBB, like a list of BBB Accredited auto restoration shops and Business Proﬁles on ones you’re considering. Contact BBB by visiting www.bbb.org or calling (937) 222-5825 or (800) 776-5301.

Dickman’s Supply lights up Annie’s Gala GREENVILLE – Come and join this great evening of live and silent auctions, lots of fun raffles, door prizes, and light appetizers. Perhaps you will go home with new light fixtures from Dickman’s, featured in the Silent Auction and Target Raffles. Annie’s Star Spangled Gala, a casual event and FUNdraiser, will be held on Saturday, June 9, at the Garst Museum with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Garst Museum and The National Annie Oakley Center. There will be well over 100 varied auction and raffle items. The light fixtures and the many other items can be seen at garstmuseum.org, under the “Home” tab for news and events, with more photos of items be-

Annie Oakley is at Dickman’s Supply and their Design Center with Angie Parker, Showroom Manager and Torri Brown, Buyer, to look at the two new chandelier light fixtures they have donated for the June 9 Annie’s Star Spangled Gala.

ing added daily. The Gala costs $20 per person or $15 for Garst members with advance reservations by June 7. At the door, tickets are $25. Tables of six or

more can be reserved. Dress is casual. Reservations for the event are available by stopping by or calling the Museum at 937-548-5250.

Jena Powell to speak to BPW GREENVILLE – The Greenville Business & Professional Women’s Club is making preparations for its next meeting, which will be held on Thursday, June 14, 6:30 p.m., in the Brick Room at the Brethren Retire-

ment Community, 750 Chestnut, Greenville. The meeting will be hosted by the newly elected officers: President Peggy Foutz, Vice President Kasey Christian, Secretary Sonya Crist, Treasurer Dorothy Poeppelman, and Assistant Treasurer Susan Shields. Jena Powell, the recent 80th House District Republican Primary election winner, Darke County resident, and Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Huntington Outdoor will be speaking to the group. She will talk about her love of Darke county, how she started her first company at age 17, and how she wants to give back to the community through both the business and political realms. Powell grew up in Darke County with her six siblings in a family that has been farming for generations. After receiving her degree in Business Marketing from Liberty University, she began working to build her own company and at age 18 made her first sales call here in Darke County. She says “Thankfully, much like the citizens of Southern Darke and Miami counties, the business owners in our community are some of the kindest, and most supportive you could hope to find. They were patient with me when I was just starting out, stammering through my sales pitch”. She will share more about her journey as a woman in business. Members are also currently selling tickets to their Chicken BBQ fund-

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raiser to be held on June 20. Tickets need to be purchased by June 10. Please contact any BPW member or Deb Niekamp at 419-305-2178. They are also available at Merle Norman (309 S Broadway, Greenville), Financial Achievement Services (5116 Children’s HomeBradford Rd, Greenville), and the New Madison Public Library (142 S Main St., New Madison). Tickets are $7.50 each and the dinner pick-up location is the Greenville VFW, 219 N. Ohio from 4:30-6:30 p.m. All proceeds go toward granting college scholarships to the young women of Darke County. The Greenville BPW Club invites women interested in learning more about the club to attend the meeting. You can also check them out on Facebook at ‘Greenville BPW Club’. The cost for the dinner is $12 per person. Please make your reservation before noon on Monday, June 11 by contacting Vicki Cost at vcost@ coxinsurance.com.

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Arcanum Vet Clinic honors Animal Control ARCANUM – The week of April 8-14 may have been special for several reasons, including a 70-degree day with sunshine, but more importantly it was National Animal Control Ofﬁcer Appreciation Week. Sponsored by the Animal Care and Control Association it is an opportunity to thank the men and women who risk life and limb by going into the public to protect the welfare of helpless animals and pets; rescuing them from injury, disease,

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NEW PARIS – Preble County District Library invites youth to a craft day at its branches. Use perler beads to make a cool holder that’ll keep your earbuds from getting tangled. The program will be at the following branches: Monday, June 25 at 5:30 p.m., New Paris Branch Wednesday, June 27 at 4 p.m., West Manchester Branch

and starvation. To honor the employees at Darke County’s Animal Control Ofﬁcers, Arcanum Veterinary Service donated animal food and shelving to the shelter.

Sign up for AO shooting competition GREENVILLE – The Miss Annie Oakley Shooting Contest and Costume Contest are set for the Darke County Fairgrounds in July. The Annie Oakley Festival Committee is looking for girls ages 14-19 who would like to compete for the title of the 2018 Miss Annie Oakley. The shooting contest practice will be held on July 24. The preliminaries will be on July 25, and the ﬁnals will be on July 26, each event beginning at 6 p.m. The application along with the rules and guidelines are on the website at http://www.annieoakleyfestival.org.

Occupational Therapy celebrated in April VERSAILLES – Versailles Health Care Center is celebrating April as Occupational Therapy Month. Occupational therapy enables people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, prevent— or live better with—injury, illness, or disability. It is a practice deeply rooted in science and is evidence-based, meaning that the plan designed for each individual is supported by data, experience, and “best practices” that have been developed and proven over time. Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants focus on “doing” whatever occupations or activities are meaningful to the individual. It is occupational therapy’s purpose to get beyond problems to the solutions that assure living life to its fullest. These solutions may be adaptations for how to do a task, changes to the surroundings, or helping individuals to alter their own behaviors. When working with an occupational therapy practi-

tioner, strategies and modiﬁcations are customized for each individual to resolve problems, improve function, and support everyday living activities. The goal is to maximize potential. Through these therapeutic approaches, occupational therapy helps individuals design their lives, develop needed skills, adjust their environments (e.g., home, school, or work) and build health-promoting habits and routines that will allow them to thrive. By taking the full picture into account—a person’s psychological, physical, emotional, and social makeup as well as their environment—occupational therapy assists clients to do the following: achieve goals; function at the highest possible level; concentrate on what matters most to them; maintain or rebuild their independence; and participate in daily activities that they need or want to do. Founded in 1917, the American Occupational Therapy Association

Grant ends for shelter GREENVILLE - The Darke County Animal Shelter’s grant to provide $30 certiﬁcates for spaying/neutering is expiring and they will no longer be offering the service. The Shelter, 5066 County Home Road, Greenville, is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more information, call 547-1645.

2018 license can be purchased at the Auditor’s Ofﬁce or at the Darke County Animal Shelter. You can also get your license online at www.doglicense.us/oh/ darke. All dogs over the age of three months must have a license in the state of Ohio (O.R.C. 955.21). Please contact the shelter by phone or in person for any additional information.

(AOTA) represents the interests and concerns of more than 140,000 occupational therapists, assistants and students nationwide. The Association educates the public and advances the profession of occupational therapy by providing resources, setting standards including accreditations and serving as an advocate to improve health care. Based in Bethesda, Md., AOTA’s major programs and activities are directed toward promoting the professional development of its members and assuring consumer access to quality services so patients can maximize their individual potential. For more information, go to

Volleyball camp at GHS GREENVILLE – Greenville High School Volleyball Coach Chelsea Dowd will be hosting a volleyball camp at the high school. The camp is June 4-6 from 10 a.m.-noon in the GHS gym for girls entering grades 5-8. This is open to anyone interested, not just Greenville students.) The deadline to signup and be guaranteed a shirt has been extended to May 29, but registration is open until the morning the camp starts. It’s $25 per camper. To register, visit https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/sportshub2uploads-prod/files/sites /783/2017/06/17151203/ Volleyball-Camp-Flyer2018.pdf.

www.aota.org. The Occupational Therapy Team at Versailles Health Care Center work together to help their patients improve their activities of daily living. The Rehab Clinic at Versailles Health Care Center has two Occupational Therapists on staff, Kathy Osterfeld, and Mallory Pleiman, as well as three Certiﬁed Occupational Therapist Assistants, Tammy Moyar, Renae Borchers, and Cindy Bowers. If you are interested in learning more about the occupational therapy services at The Rehab Clinic at Versailles Health Care Center, call 937-526-0130 or visit www.versailleshealthcare.com.

Memorial Day in Beamsville

GREENVILLE – A Memorial Day Service is planned for Monday, May 28, 10 a.m., at Beamsville Christian Church. The speaker will be Darke County Commissioner Mike Stegall. Also participating in the service will be special music by Eric and Melissa Wilson, as well as Jared and Mary McLear, Greenville High School Band, Greenville American Legion, Post 140, Greenville American VFW, Post 7262, and Ansonia Boy Scouts, Troop 114 Following the service at the church, there will be a service at the Beamsville Cemetery, conducted by the Greenville VFW and the Greenville American Legion.

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Dull Homestead Farm in Brookville, Ohio is now accepting applications for summer employment. Applicants must be at least 14 years of age in 2018. For an application and more information, please visit www.dhidetasseling.com or call Mahala or Jessi at (937) 833-3339 ext. 113.

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IN HOLLANSBURG this 2-story home at 110 W. Union Street has lots of charm and character! Original hardwood staircase and beautiful fireplace! Carpet new in 2016. Upper 50s. 4 BEDROOMS in this 2-story home at 707 Martin Street! New carpet; new vinyl siding; covered front porch; 2 car detached garage PLUS 20x18 storage building! Mid 50s. 4 ACRES ZONED COMMERCIAL on Wagner Avenue across from LOWE’S! Can be divided! Call Joe for additional information! COMMERCIAL BUILDING at 5294 Sebring-Warner Road has over 5400 sq. ft. of warehouse space; 1185 sq. ft. of office space; 60x90 shop; PLUS foyer and reception area! Newly painted exterior; 3 overhead doors with openers. $325,000. BE READY TO BREAK GROUND this spring to build your new home at the corner of Bur Oak and Aspen! Improved with well; grass; trees and sidewalks! $30,000. 3 ACRES M/L with this 3 bedroom, 3½ bath brick ranch just east of Greenville at 6098 St. Rt. 36! Partially finished, full, walkout basement; kitchen updated with stainless steel appliances; maple cabinets; granite countertops! 2 car attached garage! Private setting with mature trees. $315,000. ZONED LIC these 2 lots at corner of W. Park and St. Rt. 49 have plenty of possibilities! Want to change zoning for other uses? Apply to the City of Greenville! $24,500.

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NEW TO THE MARKET 200 WESTBURY GREENVILLE, OH 5 Bedroom 4.5 bath two story home with full basement offering a total of over 5000 square feet. Home has lovely kitchen with Quartz counter tops. 3 car attached garage. Stop in to see this lovely home. 5397 WARVEL RD 3 Bedroom Brick ranch one story home with family and Living Room, Custom Kitchen with covered patio and a pergola entrance. 209 STILLWATER, WEST MILTON 3 BR 1.5 Bath home with over 1600 sq ft. Large Back yard. Appliances stay! Call today to schedule your showing. 1303 Chippewa Dr. Greenville

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GARAGE SALES ARCANUM/PITSBURG Multi-family. 2287 St Rt 503. May 31-June 2nd; 8-5. Faux fireplace space heater, antiques, small working appliances, furniture, decorations, childrens toys, bouncies, car seats, clothes, Christmas items, books and more. Everything priced and willing to do better. Willing to sell all to one buyer. 1676 Gordon-Landis Rd, Arcanum; May 31 & June 1, 7am-4pm; June 2, 7am-1pm; Pictures, lamps, shoes, scrubs, women’s clothes, household items, dishes, purses, books, misc items GREENVILLE 1331 E Main St; May 31, 8-6, June 1, 9-?; Clean! Kitchen ware, kids’ clothes, bedding, etc. Many Great Items!

GREENVILLE 1364 N Hickory Dr. Grnvl; off of Russ Rd. June 6-8th; 8-6. Flower sale & garden items, succulent pots The New Beginnings Church Rummage & Bake Sale; 802 E 4th St; June 1-2; Fri 10am4pm, Sat 10am-1pm 201 Oxford; May 31, June 1; 9-5; Antique elect perm machine, 1950’s Sears pink hair dryer (floor stand), sm computer desk, blk glass & chrome TV stand, 2 vanity sinks, lots of misc 4861 St Rt 49 South; May 31-June 2; 9-5; Xmas decorations, construction material, school chairs, new clothes, embroidery thread & stabilizers, Toro lawn mower, new Greenville varsity jacket, lots of school apparel, clothing patterns. Much more! Come see us

Huge! 107 Green St; May 31, June 1-2; 9-5; Fudge, girls’ 7-12 Abercrombie, Hollister. Men’s shirts, pants, new maintenance uniforms, CB equip, tools, books, puzzles. 12, 16, 4.10 shotguns. Trailer, karate outfits 00-small Multi-Family! 315 W Park Dr; Fri June 1; 8-4; Patio chairs, boy clothes 0-2T, dishes, card tables, office furniture & supplies, microwave, toys, water softener, craft supplies, misc. All Priced Low To Go 4126 St Rt 121 S; May 31, June 1-2; 9-4pm; Multi-family! Everything nice, clean. Lots of primitive deco items TRI VILLAGE MOVING SALE; 205 Anderson St, New Madison; May 31, June 1-2; 9am-6pm; Furniture, decorations, household items, misc

TRI VILLAGE Huge Multi-Family Sale; 1856 New Madison-Coletown Road, right outside of New Madison; May 31-June 1, 8am-5pm; June 2, 8am-noon; Name Brand juniors & ladies clothing sizes small-XL, household items, home decor, cookware, rocking chair, KitchenAid items, kitchen table & chairs, sewing patterns & material, much more. Items priced to sell! 2746 HollansburgArcanum Rd, New Madison; May 31-Jun 1-2; 9-5; Old afghans, knickknacks, pictures/ frames, hanging lamp, table lamp, XL shirts, jackets, cementing boots, old glass oil jars, case old oil-never used, gas cans, misc, old pitchforks, hay hooks COMMUNITY WIDE/ NEW MADISON; 391 S Main; May 31, June 1-2; 9-2; A LOT of name brand clothes (Buckle, American Eagle, Pink) S-XL. Primitive décor Huge Barn Sale. 2871 Harrison Rd. May 31st-June 1-2; 8-6. John Deere, NASCAR & misc collectables, 1985 Shasta camper, tools, household items, clothes. Lots more. No early sales

412 Billman Rd, New Madison; May 31, June 1, 9-5; June 2, 9-12; Huge multifamily! Boys’ clothes newborn-3T, girls’ 9m18m, women’s casual/ dress clothes, men’s lg & 2XL, women’s shoes, misc baby items, car seat w/base, stroller w/ car seat, toys, household, kitchen items, books, portable grill w/ propane tank, porcelain dolls 150 Jefferson St, New Madison; May 31, June 1-2; 9-5; Antiques, collectible dolls, household items, jewelry, sports cards 2091 St Rt 121 N; May 31, June 1, 8:30-5pm; June 2, 8:30-?; Brand name young women’s & some men’s clothes, prom dresses, purses, men’s hats-new, X-box & games, bedding, trash cans, Tri-Village clothes, misc. Nice & Clean VERSAILLES 536 East Wood Street, Versailles; Thurs May 31-Fri June 1; 9am-5pm; Antique cream separator, patio table and 6 chairs, furniture, entertainment center, small trailer, clothes, household items, a lot of misc items

Local graduates from Kettering College KETTERING – On April 29, Kettering College conferred degrees and certiﬁcates to 227 students at their 50th commencement ceremony. Jonathan Duffy, president of Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), was the keynote speaker. For the ﬁrst time, the graduation ceremony was held at the Benjamin and Marian Schus-

REAL ESTATE AUCTION WEDNESDAY – MAY 30TH 2018 - 6:00 P.M. 408 N. BRIDGE ST. GETTYSBURG, OH 45328

SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 2018 • 9:30 A.M. LOCATION: 5300 St. Rt. 36, Piqua, Ohio 45356 DIRECTIONS: St. Rt. 36, 2 miles west of Piqua

ANTIQUES – FURNITURE: Early Step Back Cupboard w/Glass Doors; Curve Glass Secretary w/Drop Front Desk; Small Oak Drop Front Desk; Ladies Writing Desk; Vintage Cedar Chest; Ladies Sewing Rocker; Rosewood Style Carved Side Chair; Victorian Base Rocker; Victrola Record Player & Records; Inlaid Dining Room Table; Chippindale Style Chairs; Bookcase w/Glass Doors; Rush Back Ornate Side Chair; Ladies Carved Hip Rocker; Side Chair w/Foot Stool; Victorian Bed; Rockers; Telephone Stand; Victorian Dresser; Victorian Love Seat; Large Ornate Mirror (Some Damage); Cast Iron Wood Stove w/Animals on Side; Early Tool Chest; Horse Drawn Sleigh (Needs TLC); Oak Walk Hat Rack w/ Mirror; Marble Top Wash Stand; Marble Top Stand; 3 Drawer Chest w/ Handkerchief Drawer & Mirror (Painted); Flat Front Kitchen Cabinet w/Glass Doors; Early Flat Front Cupboard, Blank Doors (Very Nice); Parkwood Pump Organ – Very Ornate – Ft. Wayne Organ Company, Fort Wayne, Indiana; 2 Ball & Claw Piano Stools, One w/Back; Wash Stand w/Side Mirror & Towel Rack; 2 Record Cabinets; Early School Desk w/Chair on Pedestal; Nice Oak Side Board; Ladies Desk; Feather Light Singer Sewing Machine; Treadle Sewing Machine; 6 Oak Matching Chairs; Plank Bottom Chair; Small Wooden Showcase Cabinet; Couch Table; Brass Bed; 1950’s TV in Cabinet; Steamer Trunk; Early Pedestal Sink; Mahogany Stacked Bookcase; 2 Piece Cupboard (As-is); Wrought Iron Outdoor Set; Canopy Tent (Like New); 5 Piece Wicker Set (Nice); Wicker Swing. GLASSWARE – JEWELRY – COLLECTOR ITEMS: Carnival Glass; American Fostoria; Weller; Souvenir Glass; Ruby Red; Depression Glass; Childs Tea Set; 6 Hand Painted Plates, Webster, Germany; German Serving Bowls; Crocks; Granite Ware; #4 Daisy Butter Churn; Plastic Cookie Jar, Salt & Pepper, Cups, F&F Dayton; Marbles; Tins; Advertising; Costume Jewelry; Pocket Watches, O.C. Dickinson, Richmond, Indiana; Vintage Photo Albums; July 1,1887 Etched Barn Raising Cornerstone by Jonathan Blueslle; Ammo Box; Salt & Peppers; Quilts; 1954 School Sweater, Phillipsburg; Levi Suit; 1955 Wedding Dress; 48 Star Flag; 2 -1997 Ohio State Rose Bowl Badges; Case Iron Pieces; Postcards; Brownie Camera w/Instruction Book. TOYS: Buddy L Car Carrier; Wyandot Stock Truck; Tonka Truck; 5 Cases of Hot Wheels (Some Redlines); Tinker Toys; Model 3987 Electric Train Set w/Box; World Champion Ammo Box; 6 Dolls – Shirley Temple; Doll Clothes. FROM THE GARAGE: Approx. 50 License Plates, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s; 21 Auto Dealer Promo Cars; Large 1966 Mustang; 15 Beer Signs, Strohs, Pabst, Blatz, Black Label, Old Milwaukee; Older Farm Implement Manuals; Auto Manuals; Fishing Equipment; Camping Equipment; Indy 500 Programs; Boat Horn; Roller Skates in Case; Quality Pro Riding Mower, 20hp, 46” Cut; Ready Heater; Air Compressor; Drill Press; Lincoln Welder; White Mountain Ice Cream Freezer; Troy Built Weed Eater; Bench Grinder; Bear Compound Bow w/Arrows; Bikes. HOUSEHOLD: Oak Table w/6 Chairs; Hutch; 4 Piece Blonde Oak Bedroom Suite; 20 Boxes Canning Jars. VINTAGE CAR PARTS – COLLECTABLES - EMBLEMS: 1948 Kaiser Buffalo Bison Hood Ornament; Diamond Reo Emblem; Jesuis Pret Emblem; Brass Lantern, Corcoran, Cincinnati; Lionel Classics Run About Tin Boat w/Box; 1927 Automotive Sale Quota Award, Miami Chevrolet Co.; Benson’s Confection Tin; RMS Queen Mary Tin; Texaco Tin Bank, Rudy Service; Eriksen Ribbon & Carbon Co. Tin; Mercedes Race Car w/ Key & Box;1/43 Scale Starter Super Bee; Flying Lady Hood Ornament w/ Glass Inset (Small Chip); 1/24 Scale Ward Burton Racing Champions #22; Schrader Tire Gauge; Collection of Tin Fuse Boxes; Badger Brass Light w/ Original Box; Schuco Magico Auto, Made in US – Zone Germany w/Key; Packard Bulb Tin w/Bulbs; Cigar Tins; 12” Packard Emblem. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Three generations of many new items in one family handed down over the years. Two rings all day. Antiques in one ring, Fishing, tools, etc. in another ring. Come spend the day the auction way.

OWNER: BARBARA MANFREDI

TERMS: Cash or Check with Proper I.D. Not Responsible for Accidents. Any Statements Made Day of Sale Supercede Statements Hereon. AUCTIONEERS Mike Havenar – Rick Bair – Tony Bayman – Ryan Havenar (937) 606-4743 “Have Gavel – Will Travel” www.auctionzip.com (Auctioneer #4544 & 6480)

tivities, develop education programming or create opportunities for residents to properly dispose of scrap tires through tire amnesty collection events. All local cleanup efforts will involve the work of volunteers and take place on public property. Locally, Darke County S0lidy Waste has received $17,000 for scrap tire collection and disposal.

OWNER- GRACE E. HINKLE, JODI E. SAVAGE P.O.A

KEISTER ESTATE

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Sat. June 2nd 10:00 AM 222 Zumbrum Rd, Union City, Ohio 45390 Take SR 571 and watch for signs

ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLES: Vintage oil rain hanging lamp; lots of Jewelry; lots of dolls; Vintage cameras; Royal Staffordshire China; J&G Meakin China; Johnson Brothers China; Homer Laughlin China; Valmont China Royal Wheat Cream & Sugar; Bowl & Pitcher sets; Red fair glass; carnival glass; Occupied Japan; Pink Depression; Wall pockets; Hobnail Glass; Ruby Red Glass; hand blown glass; Fire King; Hen on a nest; pottery; Tear drop lights; Vintage advertising items; Hand crafted Hobby horses; Barbie & Ken Dolls; Betty Boop Items; Oil lamps; Thimbles; tobacco tins; post cards; Ford car clock; Camp Sabina class Picture (1957); Albums & 45’s; Coca Cola pewter train; barber razors; 100 glass insulators; old trunks; lighted art deco mirror; meditation picture; iron skillets (some Griswold); antique baby stroller; Empire toy stove; old tin doll houses; Thomas Kincaid Christmas settings; Old Lanterns; Lights in Motion Chicago (1930);ink wells; ammo boxes; two man saw; yokes; coal bucket; kerosene road flares; horse shoes; Ball canning jars; wagon wheels; Campbell soup dolls; Jacksonian Year Books (1947, 49, 51, 55 & 56, Pre Mississinawa) GARAGE & GARDEN: Ranch King 18.5 HP 46” cut riding mower; push mower; Yard roller; wheel barrow; Craftsman tool chest; Craftsman hand tools; step & ext. ladders; ext. cords; lots of misc. hand tools; long handled tools; hand planner; power tools; bench grinder; bench vice; bottle jacks; grease guns; car ramps; paint gun; leaf blower; lots of hardware; air compressor; kerosene heater; drill press; KITCHEN & HOUSEHOLD: Emerson Microwave; microwave stand; counter top appliances; pots; pans; baking dishes; dishes; flatware; vacuums; carpet cleaner; decor items; pictures & frames; window air conditioner; afghans; bedding; dry goods; FURNITURE: Antique buffet (pewter handles); Roll top desk; day bed w/trundle; corner china cupboard; end tables; Knee hole desk w/chair; Lane cedar chest; Coo Coo clock; Walnut file cabinet; hall tree bench; room divider; end tables; night stands; dresser; Queen size bed; Queen size tempur-pedic memory foam mattress; Two rocking recliners, china hutch; 19”, 24” & 42” flat screen TV’s; glass TV stand; VCR/DVD recorder, player; electronic keyboard; Brother portable sewing machine (newer); AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This is a condensed list of the items to be sold, there is a nice variety of items. Auction will be held outdoors, please bring a chair and join us, plan to spend the day. Concessions and restrooms available. TERMS: All items are sold as is where is, cash or check with proper I.D. There is a $50.00 charge for N.S.F. checks. For complete list and pictures visit auction zip Auctioneer ID 4630 Executrix: Robin A. Reichard, Atty: Randall E. Breaden Estate of June A Keister Darke Co. Probate # 18-1-011 AUCTIONEERS Going once Randy L Reichard Going twice 228-860-5003 Brian N Spivey Sold! 937-545-5891 Licensed & Bonded in Favor of the State of Ohio.

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FOR LYNN F. SORRELL SAT. AT. JUNE 2ND, 2018 @ 10AM AT 8044 MONROE CENTRAL RD. ELDORADO, OH 45321

(ST. RT. 127 north of Eaton to west on US RT 40 to north on Monroe Central Rd. Watch for Auction Today Signs)

***3RD OF 4 AUCTIONS***

Farm Equipment, Tractor, Trucks, Farm/Shop Tools, Hand & Power Tools, Lawn & Garden: Case 2470 Traction King 4x4 Tractor- -all 8 Tires are Loaded-New Engine Approx. 2 yrs. Ago (hr. meter has been changed), 2016 Case 35C Tractor w/Cab-Heat & Air-Has L350A Loader, 516 Hours at Listing (unit is an addition & sells subject to confirmation), Farmall B Tractor w/60” Woods Belly Mower, Case Int’l 5300 Soybean Special planter, Case 2500 Ground Ripper-5 Shank w/Extra Shanks, Case 3900 Folding Disc Approx. 22’, Int’l 1020 Kewanee Folding Disc Approx. 20’, Yetter 3415 Rotary Hoe, Cultipacker, Cultivators, Harrows, Field Sprayers, Poly Tanks Approx. 1000 Gal; Pull Drag, Gehl 4300 Skid Steer, 2-22’ Wide Harrowgators, New Idea 3 Ton Manure Spreader PTO Driven-Single Beater Bar, Gehl 95 High Performance Big Mill Grain Mixer, Gilmore Model 370 Approx. 350 Bushel Grain Dryer, Int’l 6 Bottom Plow, Bush Hog 2315 Batwing Mower, 4-Gravity Bed Wagons Approx. 170 Bushels Each, Grain Cleaner, Approx. 62’ Grain “8” Auger w/10 Hp. Motor, 2-Flatbed Wagons w/JD Steel Running Gears, (1-w/hoist), Steel Wheel Hay Rake, Steel Wheels, 3 Pt. Seeder, 3 Pt. Grader Blade Approx. 5’, Int’l Quick Hitch, Loftiness 3 Pt. 8’ Snow Blower w/Double Auger & Hydraulic Swivel, Older Machinery-New Holland Hay Baler w/V4 Cylinder Wisconsin Eng; JD-VanBrunt Grain Drill, 2-1951 Ford Grain Trucks w/ Flathead V8 Eng; (barn find), Single Axel Trailer w/1951 Ford Truck Bed, Single Axel Trailer w/Approx. 4’x10’ Bed, 1986 Ford F250 4x4 Pick-Up Truck w/7.5L Gas Eng; Straight Cab & Long Bed w/106,311 Miles, 1975 Ford F350 Grain Truck w/390 Gas Eng; & 55,997 Miles (bed has hoist), May Gooseneck Flatbed Trailer 24’ w/6’ Dovetail, Kubota RTV 900 4x4 Utility Vehicle -Diesel Eng; & Only 445 Hrs; Kubota ZD 326 Commercial Zero Turn Mower w/72” Deck & Only 67.5 Hrs; at Listing, JD 455 Garden Tractor w/60” Deck/Snow Blade 3 Pt. Hitch & 3 Cylinder Diesel Eng; Springfield Lawn Mower (barn find), Lawn & Garden Items, Homelite Chainsaws, Dayton PTO Driven Generator w/50Kw Surge & 25Kw Continuous on Wheels, Transfer Pumps, Ace/PTO Pumps, Millermatic 250 Wire Feed Welder (like new), Acetylene Torch/Hoses/Cart, Several Hand Tools-Craftsman Wrench Sets/Metric & Standard, Craftsman Stack Tool Boxes, Several HD Drill Bits/Tap & Dies, New in Box Hitachi 9” Grinder, Cut-off Saws, Approx. 30 Ton Shop Press, Trot-Bilt 3250/3500w. Generator, Paint Guns/Paint Pot/Supplies, Ingersoll-Rand Air Compressor w/5.5 Honda Eng; Air Impact Drivers/Ratchet, Ramco Parts Washer w/3 Phase Motor, Century Elect. Stick Welder, Micrometers, Depth Gauge, Parts Organizers, Early Rotating Parts Organizer, Pallet Jack, Excell Power Washer, 300 Gal. Fuel Oil Tank, Truck Bed Fuel Tank, , JD & Int’l Shop Stools, 15” Big Horn Western Saddle, Pony Saddle, Partial Listing of Another Interesting Auction! 4th Auction on Sat. June 30th @ 10:00 A.M. of Antiques-Collectibles-Furniture-GlasswarePrimitives-Furniture…Complete Listing @ www.walnutharvestauctions.com or Auctionzip & ID #1025- -Terms: Cash or pre-approved checks-Credit cards w/3.5% Cashiering Fee-Food by Cowboy Dave… THE ESTATE OF LYNN F. SORRELL Dale A. Flory & Joe E. Wigger Co-Executors Dirk Earley, Attorney for the Estate-Preble Co. Probate Court Case #20181001 Offered at Auction By Walnut Harvest Auctions, LLC Bob Roach, Auctioneer, & Realtor-937.533.7081 Anna Marie Roach, Manager-Realtor-937.657.5626 Luciano “Lucky” Montoya, Auctioneer, & Realtor CHAD HAGINS, INC.

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ANTIQUES – CROCKS – GLASSWARE – VINTAGE FURNITURE – FISHING – TOOLS JEWELRY – BEER SIGNS – EARLY PHOTOS – ADVERTISING – VINTAGE TOYS & CAR PARTS

DIRECTIONS: From Greenville, OH take 36 E to the flashing light in Gettysburg, turn Left. Watch for signs. Up for auction is this two - story home, built in 1900 with 1968 square feet of living space. This home host five bedrooms, two baths, kitchen, dining room with a wood burner, and living room. Other features include a closed in front porch for relaxing. This home is centrally located in the small-town of Gettysburg, between Piqua and Greenville, OH. This home is in need of improvements but, would make a great project home. Plan to attend an open house to see all the possibilities. TERMS: The Buyer will pay $5,000 down day of auction, with the balance due at closing. Closing shall be on or before June 30th, 2018. Buyer shall have possession day of closing. Seller to pay taxes up to closing. 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.

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OUTSTANDING AUCTION

Bachelor of Nursing degrees. 54 students graduated from the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program. Local graduates include Lucas Chrisman, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Prelicensure, Arcanum; Roxanne Miracle-Pearson, Bachelor of Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Greenville.

GETTYSBURG, OH

Solid Waste gets grant money COLUMBUS – Ohio EPA is awarding nearly $4 million this year in grant funding to 60 local governments, businesses and nonproﬁt organizations throughout Ohio to establish and implement recycling, litter prevention, recycling market development and scrap tire recycling programs. Local governments use these funds to support litter collection ac-

ter Performing Arts Center. Kettering College graduated the ﬁrst class of graduates from the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program, with 20 students receiving this degree. In addition, President Nate Brandstater granted 16 Associate of Science degrees and a total of 137 Bachelor’s degrees, including 83

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BOE HONORS STUDENTS

Mission to serve takes Cloyd to Nicaragua

PITSBURG – The Franklin Monroe Elementary recognized four ﬁrst grade students at their district Board of Education meeting on Monday, April 17. Students recognized are Evelyn Knipp, Kolten Garber, Sierra Johnson and Chase Dickens.

CEDARVILLE – While many college students were spending spring break on a beach or relaxing vacation, Cedarville University student Hannah Cloyd, of Greenville, spent spring break seeing more than 2,500 patients in Nicaragua on a medical missions trip with Global Health Outreach (GHO). While there, Cloyd and her team

saw more than 250 people give their lives to Jesus and witnessed the true meaning of unity in the church. After landing in Nicaragua March 3, Cloyd attended meetings and orientation before helping run a weeklong medical and dental clinic at churches in the small village of Los Gutierrez Norte. Cloyd worked alongside OB/GYNs,

surgeons, dentists, medical students, a physical therapist, an RN and other nursing students. As a senior nursing student, Cloyd has worked with GHO twice before in El Salvador and jumped at the opportunity to work with them in Nicaragua. “It was a blessing to see how God worked in the lives of the members

in the community being there, but we we were serving,” were the ones so ensaid Cloyd. “In the couraged by them.” United States, we For more inforsee people who have health care readily available yet tend to be spiritually sick. In Nicaragua, they were physically lacking so much including food, health care and fresh water, yet were relying on God. It was a blessing to encourage them. They were so thankful to us for

mation about the University, visit www.cedarville. edu.

PCS OFFERS THANKS

GREENVILLE – Person Centered Services thank Tom Everhart and a group of individuals who purchased t-shirts for their group of dancers. Every Monday, Tom has a senior dance from 1-4 p.m. at the Greenville Eagles. A group of people from PCS attend every Monday to enjoy the great music and the interaction with other seniors that attend. Memorial Day

COUNTRY ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES - TRACTORS TRUCK - GAS ENGINES - SIGNS METAL WORKING TOOLS - ETC.

GREENVILLE, OHIO

At Youth Bldg of the Darke Co. Fairgrounds, 800 Sweitzer St. (Rt 49) across from the Hospital & easily accessible from Routes 36, 127 & 121.

TOMORROW, MAY 28, 9:30 AM TRACTORS: John Deere R & Farmall M, restored; Massey Ferguson 65; JD 1010 diesel loader tractor w/ backhoe; JD 400 garden tractor w/ loader; TWO GAS ENGINES; FORD, 1991, F-250 PU TRUCK & only 81,188 mi. METAL WORKING TOOLS & VINTAGE ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS, PLUS FARM ANTIQUES & MUCH MORE! This is a very good auction with the owner adding more since the sale of his home! Photos at www. stichterauctions.com.

LARGE OUTSTANDING AUCTION *PREVIEW DAY IS FRIDAY, JUNE 1ST FROM 12:00PM TO 5:00PM*

SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 2018 9:00AM KIRBY LYONS AUCTION FACILITY BLDG. #2 (WHITE BUILDING) 5317 SEBRING-WARNER RD., GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331 DOORS OPEN AT 8:00AM

(WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS ON SALE DAY) 1949 Willy’s Jeepster Mdl. VJ-3 Convertible, 6 Cyl. Chevy Engine, Powerglide Automatic Transmission, NEW Rubber & Brakes, Super Sharp, Parade Ready, Great Shriner’s Parade Vehicle, locally owned, ready to go, Red w/White Top. 1998 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC-1, Super Sharp, Lots of Extra Chrome & Accessories, only 9,318 miles on H.D. re-manufactured Engine. Don’t Miss This Outstanding Motorcycle! (2) 1998 Kawasaki JH1100 Jet Ski’s, Run & Work Great with 1998 Load-Rite 2 Place Jet Ski Watercraft Alum. Trailer. Dixon # 4515 Zero-Turn Mower, 15 ½ H.P., 45” Cut, Very Nice. Gravely # 148-2 Zero-Turn Mower, 21 HP, 60” Cut, Hydraulic Lift Deck, Dual Fuel Tanks, Runs & Works Great. Encore Extreme 23 HP, 52” Cut Zero-Turn Mower, Nice. Craftsman R-1000 Rear Engine Rider w/Bagger System, Elec. Start. Ranch King 18 HP, 46” Cut Lawn Tractor w/Bagger System. Outstanding Quality Furniture including: Dining Room Suite; Bedroom Suites; Sectional Power Sofa; Recliners; Lamp Tables; Chest of Drawers & much more. 5-Person Poly Paddle Boat. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Lg. Copper Kettle w/Stand; 8 Qt. White Mountain Wood Hand Crank Ice Cream Freezer; 10 Gal. New Madison, Ohio Milk Can; Cast Iron School Bell w/ Bracket; 5 Gal. Sinclair Oil Can; Crocks & Crock Jug; Cow Bell; Iron Skillets including: #11 Wagner, #6 National, #8 Erie & #8 Griswold; sev. Early Oil Lamps; Framed Slate Chalk Board; Vintage Luggage; sev. Longaberger Baskets; Galv. Wash Tub; sev. Bushel Baskets; Dietz Oil Lantern; Franklin Grain Co. Rain Gauge; Minnow Buckets; Alumaware Pots; 3 Footed Cast Iron Kettle; Wood Coo-Coo Clock; Spoon Collection; Silverware in wood case; (3) Early Pitcher Pumps; sev. Early Adv. Feed Sacks; (3) Tobacco Spears; sev. Porcelain Pans; Wood Nail Keg; sev. Shoe Lathes; (2) Culinators & Stomper; Wood Rolling Pin; Early Wire Bird Cage; Cast Iron Kettle w/Lid; Block Plane & Pulleys; (3) Child’s Tricycles; Lg. Glass Peanut Jar; Early Mantle Clock; Meat Cleaver & Sharpening Stihl; numerous Darke County Steam Thresher Plates; (8) Boxes of Playboy Magazines; (4) Early Fair Canes; Wood Drying Rack; John Deere Tractor Books; Christmas Lights & Ornaments; sm. Wood Child’s Dresser & Mirror & Kitchen Cupboard; Iron men Tractor Books; Two Cylinder Power Books; GM First 75 Years of Transportation Book; J.D. Early Parts Price List; Die Cast John Deere Tractors in original boxes including: (2) 1923 Mdl. “D”, 1934 Mdl. “A”, J.D. Mdl. “M”, 1935 J. Deere Mdl. “BR”, J. D. 1949-1954 Mdl. “R”, 1937 J.D. Mdl. “G”, 1915 Mdl. “R” Waterloo Boy, Ertl 40th Anniversary J. Deere Tractor & Driver, J.D. Thermometer, (2) Sets of I.H. Tractor Sets & more; Floral Deep Bowls; Pink, Yellow & Green Depression Bowls; Stemware; Canister Set; Lg. Box of Snow Baby Figurines; (3) Wicker Picnic Baskets; sev. Men’s Watches; China Dishes; Corelle Ware Dishes; Pyrex & Corning Baking Dishes; 20+ NASCAR Die Cast Cars in original boxes; sev. Hen on Nests; Fenton Silvercrest Cake Pedestal. QUALITY FURNITURE 5-Pc. Light Oak King Size Bedroom Suite including 4-Post King Size Bed w/Pillow Top Mattress, (2) Marble Top Night Stands, Marble Top Dresser w/Mirror & large Bachelors Wardrobe; Cherry Finish 3-Pc. Bedroom Suite including: Queen Size Sleigh Bed w/Pillow Top Mattress, Dresser w/Mirror & Night Cabinet; 3-Pc. Oak Bedroom Suite including: Dbl. Bed, Dresser & Mirror, Chest of Drawers; Single 4-Post Bed w/Pillow Top Mattress, Trundle Pull Out Mattress (White) (very nice); Oak Cherry Finish Formal Dining Room Table w/(2) Leaves, Table Pads & (8) Chairs (like new); 5 Ft. Long Oak Cherry Finish Dresser/Buffet; 4 Ft. Maple Roll Top Desk; Wood Dry Sink; 4 Ft. Long Curved Glass Display Cabinet w/Marble inlay; Lg. Tan Sectional Sofa w/Power Recliners (nice); Klaussner Lg. Oversize 2 Person Tan Chair & Ottoman; Oak Dresser w/Beveled Edge Mirror; (2) Blue Swivel Chairs & Ottoman; La-Z-Boy Mauve Recliner; Oak (6) Drawer Dresser w/Mirror; Wood Wash Stand w/Mirror, Bowl & Pitcher; Oak Sofa Table; 6 Ft. Maple Corner Cupboard w/Glass Doors; Maple Dry Sink w/Cabinet & Mirror; Lg. & Sm. Cabinet Stereo & Radio Units; (2) Lane Cedar Chests; sev. Sets of Lamp & Coffee Tables; (3) nice Wood Rocking Chairs; Tall 5 Dr. Lingerie Cabinet; (2) Wood Quilt Racks; Early Wood High Chair; (2) School Desks w/Chair; Early Wood Dresser w/Hanky Boxes; Wood Piano Bench; set of (5) Maple Dining Table Chairs; Lg. Poly Patio Table w/(6) Matching Chairs; Oversize (Tan) Rocker/Recliner (nice); Wood Rolling Microwave Cart; Maroon La-Z-Boy Rocker Recliner; sev. Metal Storage Cabinets; sev. Folding Chairs; Child’s Wood Rocker; 4 Dr. Filing Cabinet; (2) Porcelain Top Cabinets; Poly Storage Shelf; Victorian What Not Stand; Waterfall Style Dresser w/Mirror; (2) Chest of Drawers. APPLIANCES Medium Size Chest Freezer (White); L.G. Front Load Ultra Cap. Elec. Dryer w/S.S. Drum, on Pedestal w/Pull Out Drawer (White); L.G. Front Load Ultra Cap. Elec. Washer w/S.S. Drum, on Pedestal w/Pull Out Drawer (like new); Kenmore Portable Sewing Machine; Emerson 19” Flat Screen TV w/DVD Player. TOOLS & YARD ITEMS Craftsman 10” Table Saw; Craftsman Router, Table & Acc.; Portable Air Compressor; Battery Jumper Box; Porter-Cable 19.2 Volt Drill Set in case; Roll of Copper Tubing; 24 Ft. Alum. Ext. Ladder; 6 Ft. Alum. Step Ladder; misc. Power & Hand Tools, Wrenches, Sockets, Etc.; Long Handle Yard Tools; Yardman 3 ½ HP (Gas) Front Tine Tiller; Stihl (Gas) FS-46 Weed Trimmer; Duerr Comm., 8 HP (Gas) Chipper/Shredder; 1-Horse Garden Cultivator; Water Hoses; Fishing Poles; Tackle Boxes; Tackle; (4) sets of Snow Skis. HOUSEHOLD & MISC. Anniversary Clocks; Bissell Floor Cleaner; Dirt Devil Sweeper; Microwave Oven; (2) Cosco Step Stools; Radios; Typewriter; Movie Projectors; sev. Cameras; Binoculars; X-Box 360 System; X-Box Games; DVD Players; VCR Player; Kitchen Utensils; Pots; Pans; Meade Telescope in case; Pictures; Puzzles; Games; Paper Shredder; Elec. Fans; (2) Poly Tables; Rugs; Towels; Blankets; Coolers; sev. Lamps; sm. Elec. Kitchen Appliances; lots of Record Albums; Figurines; Lighthouses; Christmas items; sm. Trampoline; Bears; Canning Jars; (2) Men’s Bicycles; (2) Exercise Machines; Coleman Camp Stove, (2) Coleman Lanterns.

BOB ANTHONY; NANCY FISHER; JUANITA BISSETT & RAY SARGENTI ~ OWNERS

Office: 937.316.8400 Cell: 937.459.7686 Michel Werner Auctioneer

• ALL items must be paid for the day of auction. • ALL items are sold as-is. • 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! • ****PREVIEW DAY IS FRIDAY, JUNE 1st FROM 12:00PM TO 5:00PM**** 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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MV student earns RMHC honor

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FRIDAY EVENING PUBLIC AUCTION JUNE 1ST, 2018 - 4:00 P.M.

DOORS OPEN AT 3:00 P.M. 5862 KRUCKEBERG RD. GREENVILLE, OH 45331 DIRECTIONS: From downtown Dayton; Ohio Take I -70 West to St. Rt. 127 North to Greenville to Kruckeberg Rd. Turn right on Kruckeberg go approx. 1 mile to sale site on left. (Watch for signs) Auctioneers Note – Box lots 4-5 P.M. Go to edwardsauctions.com for more information and pictures. Featuring Live Audio & Video so you can bid at home or on the go with your smart phone or tablet. Go to www.edwardsauctions.com or auctionzip.com; enter auctioneer ID # 3426; click on the current auction date; click on bid now button to enter auction. No buyer’s premium charged for attending the live & collectible auction. Buyer’s premium applied to online and remote bidders only ANTIQUES - COLLECTIBLES - FURNITURE - GARAGE ITEMS 1911 Inglenook Cook Book, 1942 Granddaughter’s Inglenook Cookbook and 1971 Better Home & Gardens New Cookbook; 1993 Reprint of 1882 History of Randolph County, Indiana by E. Tucker; Assortment of Postcards; Baseball Cards; Cincinnati Red 1984 Scorebook & Cards; Tampa Bay Buccaneers #28 Warrick Dunn Football Jersey - Men’s Large; Lot of Misc. Baseball Items and Some Cowboy Items including Autographed Jack Hamilton Postcard and other items; Misc. Stamps; M.J. Hummel Collector Plates; Zippo Lighters; Sterling Silver Ring ;Costume Jewelry; Lot of Men’s and Women’s Watches; Lot of Misc. Brooches, Pins and Pendants - 1 Pin Contains 10K GF; Minolta ST si Maxxum Camera w/ Case, Film and other Accessories; Vintage Cameras; Dan Post Brown Leather Cowboy Boots - Size 10 D; Harley Davidson Black Leather Oil Resistant Motorcycle Boots - Size 10 ?; Harley Davidson Black Neos Overshoe - Size Small; Soft Side Gun Cases; G.I. Joe Action Figures; Lot of Tootsie Toys and other Metal Car Toys; 2004 Eldora Speedway 50th Anniversary Commemorative Sprint Die Cast; 1:24 Scale Rusty Wallace #2 Miller Lite Texas 1997 Thunderbird Stock Car Die Cast - 1 of 7,584; 2004 Eldora Speedway 50th Anniversary Commemorative Sprint Die Cast; Vases/Prints-3 Royal Haeger Pottery Vases; Blown Glass Swan; Fenton White Bell w/ Pink Rose - Hand Painted and Signed by Artist MaLash 1979; 26.5” x 22.5” Framed Picture “Silent Night” # 597 of 2000 Signed by artist; 22.5” x 16.5” Framed Picture of Girl and Dog frame damaged ; 18.25” x 14.5” Framed Home Sweet Home Print; 10” x 12” Dutch Print in Brass Frame; 2 Landscape Prints in Ornate Wood Frames - Artist Lorraine; “Nuevo Mundo Dio Colon” and “Caballero A La Vera” Shield Plaque/ Wall Décor; Dishes/Kitchenware-Rogers & Bro. The International Silver Company 100th Anniversary Silverware Set w/ Tarnish-Resisting Chest and Guarantee Certificate ; Johann Haviland Bavaria Germany Dinnerware; Set of 4 Pyrex Graduated Batter Bowls - 1.5 PT, 1.5 QT, 2.5 QT and 4 QT ; Set of 4 Anchor Hocking Fire King Ware Graduated Mixing Bowls; Bodum Aladdin Style Tea Pot; J.G. Durand France Cristal Candy Dish Compote; Yellow Ombre Glass Pitcher and 6 Glasses; Brass Punch Bowl Set - Punch Bowl, Tray, Ladle and 10 Cups; Corning ware Casserole Dishes; Iris & Bone Pattern Glass Bowl; 18/8 Stainless Steel Roasting Pan; SS Cookware; Webalco Stainless Steel Electric Skillet; Towels; Bedding; Furniture -Dry Sink w/ Mirror ;Washer and Dryer; Magic Chef Gas Stove - Like New; Kenmore 12 cu.ft. Chest Freezer; Kenmore H. D. Chest Freezer; G.E. Microwave; Lane Full Size Bedroom Suite - Chester Drawers, Dresser w/ Mirror and Night Stand; Full Size Headboard, Chester Drawers and Dresser w/ Mirror; 4 & 5 Shelf Lighted Curio Cabinets; Lane Dresser w/ Mirror; Couch & Love Seat; Wardrobe w/ Drawer; Storage Cabinet w/ 3 Shelves; Oak Cabinet Bases; Knee Hole Desk;3 Air Conditioners; Sev. Vacuums; Rooster Lamp and Rooster Clock; Lamps; Patio Umbrella Light and Low Voltage Undercabinet Halogen 3 Light Kit – NIB; Mobile Work Center - Tool Box on Wheels; Misc. Tools; Lawn Chairs & Cushions; Misc. Hand Tools; Yard Tools; and More.

UNION CITY – Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Indiana (RMHCCIN) recognizes the importance of continuing education and the expenses associated with obtaining a college degree. To assist with college ﬁnances, RMHCCIN will award 20 Central Indiana high school seniors each with a $5,000 scholarship. Locally, Shelby Goble of Mississinawa Valley high School has earned a scholarship. The scholarship recipients will be honored at an awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 9 at the Ronald McDon-

ald House. This year’s event will feature keynote speaker, Steve Campbell, Vice President of Communications for the Indianapolis Colts. Rafael Sanchez from Channel 6 News will return as the event’s emcee. The recipi-

ents were selected based on their academic achievements, community involvement and ﬁnancial need. “We know how hard students work to achieve their dream of going to college,” said Gerry Stieglitz, chair of RMHCCIN Grants

and Scholarship Committee. “The RMHC® Scholarship program assists them in making that dream a

reality, providing the ﬁnancial assistance that some students need in order to attend college.”

PUBLIC NOTICE

Richland Township, Darke County will accept sealed bids on the following items: • 1992 Mitts & Merrill chipper, 6 cycle engine • White riding mower 15HP, 32 inch cut • Snow Plow, 10 Ft Angle • 1983 Chevy C7D Dump Truck, not running Sealed Bids on the above items sold “as is” should be mailed to Fiscal Oﬃcer beginning May 21, 2018 and received by June 9, 2018 at 9171 Steﬀen Rd., Greenville, Ohio 45331. All bids will be opened at the June 11, 2018 meeting at 7:30pm. Trustees reserve the right to refuse any bid. Items can be viewed at Richland Township House: 9269 Greenville-St. Mary’s Rd., Greenville, in the town of Beamsville. Contact information on bulletin board to speak with Trustees. IN THE COMMON PLEAS COURT OF DARKE COUNTY, OHIO THOMAS W. DEETER, Successor Co-Trustee, et al. vs THOMAS W. DEETER, Individually et al. CASE NO. 18-CV-00095 JONATHAN P. HEIN, JUDGE The Unknown Heirs, Legatees, Devisees, Administrators, Executors, Successors, and Assigns of Norman B. Teaford, Deceased, whose last place of residence is unknown and who present place of residence is unknown will take notice that on April 24, 2018, Juanita M. Dowler and Michael R. Dowler filed their Answer, Crossclaims and Counterclaims in Case No. 18-CV-00095 in the Court of Common Pleas of Darke County, Darke County Courthouse 2nd Floor, Greenville, Ohio 45331 seeking an easement over and through certain real estate located in the village of Palestine, county of Darke, State of Ohio, and alleging that the Defendant(s) The Unknown Heirs, Legatees, Devisees, Administrators, Executors, Successors and Assigns of Norman B. Teaford, Deceased, have or may claim an interest in said real estate. The Defendants named in this Notice are required to answer within 28 days of the date of the last publication of this Notice. Juanita M. Dowler and Michael R. Dowler By: Joseph J. Latas, Esq. 116 West Fourth Street Greenville, OH 45331 937.548.1125 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 6T

OWNERS- MULTIPLE GROUP AUCTION

TERMS: CASH or local checks w/proper ID. Visa & Master Card Accepted w/3% Clerk Fee. Auctioneer licensed in Ohio. Auction held INSIDE facility. We must collect sales tax.

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

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

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

United States of America VS. No. 17CV00545 Charles Norris, et al.

Cenlar FSB VS. No. 18CV00086 Shaun Crowe, et al.

Wells Fargo Bank VS. No. 17CV00411 Teresa Green, et al.

Notice of sale under judgment of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes: In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 17CV00472, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Estate of Cecil Elliott Sr., et al., Defendants. Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $2,403.34 (Two Thousand Four Hundred Three and 34/100)

Notice of sale under judgment of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes: In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 17CV00472, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Estate of Cecil Elliott Sr., et al., Defendants. Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $4,493.78 (Four Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Three and 78/100)

Notice of sale under judgment of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes: In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 18CV00104, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Michael McAtee, et al., Defendants. Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $9,348.76 (Nine Thousand Three Hundred Forty Eight and 76/100)

S71011219000020101 7070 Springhill Rd. - Union City, OH

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F27221235010113900 625 E. Third St. - Greenville, OH

Street Address: 408 W. George St., Arcanum, Ohio Parcel Number: P59230804030413500

Street Address: 219 Riffle Ave. Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221235020611800

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 1st day of June, 2018 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 15th day of June, 2018, for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel. TERMS OF SALE: Deposit required for this property: 15% of purchase price Balance due within 30 days after Confirmation. 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 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 3T

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, June 1, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Neave in Darke County to-wit: Street Address: 3698 West Dr. Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: L80221128020221000 & L80221128020221100 The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $50,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, June 15, 2018. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. TERMS OF SALE: Deposit required for this property: $5,000.00 Balance due within 30 days after Confirmation. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $84,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, June 15, 2018. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. TERMS OF SALE: Deposit required for this property: $5,000.00 Balance due within 30 days after Confirmation. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $49,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, June 15, 2018. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. TERMS OF SALE: Deposit required for this property: $5,000.00 Balance due within 30 days after Confirmation. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 3T

General Information The Sheriff is issued Orders of Sales from the Clerk of Courts Office. Sales are advertised in The Early Bird once every week for three consecutive weeks. The Sheriff’s Office does not mail or give away a list of properties or information about purchasing foreclosed property. The properties are not available for tour or inspection as the Sheriff’s Office does not have keys to any properties. Prior to the sale, most properties are appraised 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 as directed in each sale ad. Successful bidders must deposit in the following: If appraised value of property is less than or equal to $10,000 the deposit is $2,000.00; $10,001 - $200,000 the deposit is $5,000.00; greater than $200,000 the deposit is $10,000.00.

Personal check (proper ID, local check signed in our presence), cashier’s check or cash is accepted. The buyer will be required to sign a disclaimer that relieves the Sheriff and appraising agents of liabilities of hazards, or past due bills, as it it the responsibility of the buyer to look into these matters before the sale date. The unpaid balance of the purchase price is due within 30 days after confirmation of sale is filed. 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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Park National reports net income increase NEWARK – Park National Corporation (Park) (NYSE American: PRK) today reported ﬁnancial results for the ﬁrst quarter of 2018 (three months ended March 31, 2018), including a rise in net income and dividend news. Park’s board of directors increased the quarterly cash dividend from $0.94 per common share to $0.96 per common share. The board also approved a special one-time cash dividend payment of $0.25 per common share. Both dividends are payable on June 8, 2018 to common shareholders of record as of May 18, 2018. Park last increased its dividend more than 10 years ago, and had maintained a consistent dividend throughout the great recession.

“With each decision, we aim to serve the best interests of our clients, associates, shareholders and communities. The results of our local bankers’ consistently excellent work plus developments in our country’s economic environment permitted us to distribute our earnings in a variety of ways,” said Park Chief Executive Ofﬁcer David L. Trautman. “These dividends thank our shareholders – many of whom are our own associates, retirees and fellow community members. They understand who we are and loyally support our organization year after year.” In February, Park awarded cash bonuses and pay increases to each non-executive associate through-

Susan Shields named GNB VP & Controller GREENVILLE – Greenville National Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Susan Shields who joined their Senior Management team this spring as Senior Vice President & Controller. Susan began working at GNB shortly after graduating from Greenville High School. Over the years she has worked as a Teller, Loan Clerk, Compliance and Audit Assistant, Auditor, Assistant Controller, and Controller. Shields attended Capital University while working at the bank and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management (Finance). She and her husband, Doug, reside in Greenville. They have three grown children, Marc, Elizabeth, and Jason. Susan is the assistant treasurer of the Greenville Business & Professional Women (BPW) organization. She is a member of St. Mary’s Church

out the organization (1,593 associates or 84 percent of Park’s staff). Park also raised its matching contribution for associate retirement savings plan contributions to 50 percent (from 25 percent). In 2017, Park added $2.5 million to the Park National Corporation Foundation, which funds the bank’s major charitable contributions and community support projects each year. Park supported 2,257 community organizations across Ohio in 2017 and its charitable donations totaled $2.96 million. Net Income Results Park’s net income for the first quarter of 2018 was $31.1 million, a 53.6 percent increase from $20.3 million for the first quarter of 2017. First quarter 2018 net income per diluted common share was $2.02, compared to $1.31 in the first quarter of 2017. Park’s communitybanking subsidiary, The Park National Bank, reported net income of $26.7 million for the first quarter of 2018, compared to $21.5

Shown are members of the Greenville Senior High National Technical Honor Society. (Richard Brown photo)

GHS holds annual NTHS induction GREENVILLE – Greenville Senior High School held its 17th annual National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony on April 4. This year’s new members are as follows: Juniors – Eli Hartsock, Agricultural Business; Blaine Hawkey, Jacob Mikesell, Ezra Setser, Automotive Technology; Jenna Capstick, Summer Cook, Jordan Grote-Kayler, Mackenzie McMiller, Brooke Stachler, Alyssa York, Career with Children; Cameron Bucklew,

Spring Cleanup in Palestine is May 30 Susan Shields

and serves on the board of trustees of the Greenville Schools Foundation. In her spare time, Susan enjoys spending time with her family and friends. GNB would also like to acknowledge the addition of Dan Watren to their Board of Directors in February in preparation for the retirement of Board Chairman Dave Watts, following the annual Shareholders Meeting on March 27. Dan Franz was elected to serve as GNB’s new Chairman of the Board.

PALESTINE – Rumpke will provide the Village of Palestine, Ohio’s Spring Cleanup Day on Wednesday, May 30. Rumpke encourages residents to set out items for collection on Tuesday evening. The following is a list of items that will not be included in this spring cleanup: tires, liquids and/or hazardous waste, lead acid batteries, appliances containing CFCs (Freon), concrete, oil tanks, and large screen TVs (not manageable by one person). Loose materials (such as carpeting, fencing, fence posts, etc.) must be bundled and tied. Each bundle should not exceed 4’ in

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million for the first quarter of 2017. The bank’s total assets were $7.5 billion at both March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017. According to Park Chief Financial Officer Brady T. Burt, federal tax reform, income related to asset recoveries at its SEPH subsidiary, and bank initiatives related to operating efficiency and balance sheet management all contributed to the rise in net income. “A long-term perspective has always been a part of our steady performance and success. This quarter reflects the results of plans we put into motion over the last few years,” Burt said. Headquartered in Newark, Ohio, Park National Corporation had $7.5 billion in total assets (as of March 31, 2018). The Park organization principally consists of ten community bank divisions, a non-bank subsidiary and two specialty finance companies. Park’s Ohio-based banking operations include the Second National Bank Division.

length and 2’ in diameter or 75 pounds. Propane tanks must be empty and valves removed for collection. Large screen TVs must be manageable by one person to be collected. Appliances

with CFCs removed, and clearly documented as such, will be acceptable for collection. A copy of the Refrigerant Recovery Statement must be attached to those appliances for collection.

Midmark awards scholarship DAYTON – Midmark Corp., a leading provider of medical, dental and veterinary equipment solutions, is pleased to announce Devin Huelskamp as the Midmark Technical Scholarship Award recipient for 2018. Huelskamp is a senior at St. Henry High School and will attend Wright State University to study elec-

trical engineering. He will intern at Midmark during summer breaks, beginning in production this summer and gain more responsibilities each year. The $20,000 scholarship will be paid out incrementally throughout his four-year program. After college graduation, Huelskamp will commit to at least three years of employment with Midmark.

Hayden Clabaugh, Skyler Slerer, Brooklyn Hosbrook, Andrew Kiryluk, Chance Wilson, Computer Information Systems; Nathan Fry, Dean Hurd, Ethan Saylor, Eli Quelhorst, Riley Slade, Ryan Slade, Dylan Snyder, Mark Zeiler, Engineering; Jordan Seaman, Financial Specialist; Rose Blocher, Jayce Lovett, Jaracet Marrero, Interactive Media; Levi Cain, Addison Ernst, Ashley Jolley, Casey Malott, Kaitlyn Marker, Cassey Bolyard, Kinzie Clark, Ryan Clefford, Koryann Elliott, Tessa Garber, Kaitlyn Hackett, Tess McClure, Clairise Monnin, Mariah Nicholas, Gracie Pell, Kelsie Ruble, Kelsey Stewart, Medical Tech Prep; and Maxwell Erwin, Jacob Goldsmith, Ashlyn Pack, Noah Walker, Colton Zumbrun, Supply Chain. Seniors – Dakota Browder, Automotive Technology; Zane Clark, Madison Baker, Emma Jennings, John Lemaster, Tanner Swisshelm, Engineering; Geanette Henning, Careers with Children; Layla Carrington, Financial Specialist; Tyler Fleming, Jacob Schneider, Kevin Gulley, Interactive Media; and Bailey Bach, Medical Tech Prep. Jerry McClanan, of Mote & Associates, was inducted as an honorary member of NTHS.

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Versailles holds 83rd parent-member banquet

2018-2019 Officer Team Brenden Durst -Student Advisor, Madison Crawford-Reporter, Jonathon Crawford- Vice President, Gavin Lochard - Treasurer, Maddie Downing - President, Jared GodownSentinel, Rorie Stump- Secretary, and Jenna Godown -Historian.

TV-MVCTC FFA honors students at banquet NEW MADISON – The Tri-Village MVCTC FFA Chapter recently hosted its annual Parent-Member Banquet. Surrounded by over 150 parents, members, and guests at the banquet, Tri-Village FFA members of the state qualifying Career Development Event teams were recognized for placing in the Top 15 in the state of Ohio. These teams were Urban Soils, Livestock Evaluation, and Equine Management. Several $3,000 Tech Prep Scholarships through Sinclair Community College and Miami Valley CTC were handed out to the following seniors: Jasmine Hileman, Tanner Jones, Kara Hollinger, and Brittany Brewer. Greenhand and Chapter FFA Degrees were award-

ed to freshman and sophomore members, Chapter Proﬁciency Awards and Star/Outstanding Members were also honored. The Tri-Village MVCTC FFA thanks Stockslager’s Greenhouse & Garden Center, Tim Brandt Hog Farms, Hollinger Excavating, Slone Livestock, Crawford Farm’s, Beck’s Seed - Rob Godown, Cargill, G3 Family Farms for the banquet preparations and all of the sponsors throughout the 2017-2018 school year. They apologize that their list of supporters is too long to list here, but members are truly grateful for each and every one. Tri-Village Agriculture Education and FFA is a satellite program of Miami Valley Career Technology Center, Clayton.

Ansonia 3rd grade class learning safety hand signals.

Ansonia Rural Safety Education Initiative ANSONIA – On May 17, the Ansonia FFA led an initiative to increase awareness of rural dangers and reduce farm-related accidents for 2nd and 3rd grade elementary students. This is the eighth year that students have brought safety resources to area children. Smart Choices for Life is a 112-page handbook written for children who live and often work on or near a farm. Produced by Community Safety Net whose mission is “Protecting Kids for LIFE,” this family resource contains practical information on everything from electricity to safety around animals, and educates children on many aspects of farm safety. This resource is available through the generous support of local businesses and organizations. The National Committee for Childhood Agricultural Injury Prevention estimates that more than 100 children die and another 100,000 are seriously injured annually in North American farm accidents. Of those injured, 50 percent do not actually live on a farm – a statistic that underscores the need to provide rural safety education for all children liv425 Memorial Dr. Greenville, OH 45331

ing in rural areas. In order to prepare for this day the agriculture education students prepared presentations on topics ranging from animal safety, safety signs, farm equipment safety, and others. At the end of each presentation the ag students interacted with the elementary students through questions and games and gave out goodie bags to accompany the Rural Safety books. There is always a lot of positive feedback from the elementary teachers regarding this activity and it also teaches the high school students how to organize and execute an activity that involves others.

New Madison Chicken BBQ NEW MADISON – The first of two chicken barbecues will be held on June 2 at the New Madison Firehouse. This benefit dinner, hosted by the New Madison Firebelles, will benefit the New Madison Volunteer Fire Department. Eat in or carryout. No deliveries will be available. All proceeds go to help defray the cost of equipment and items for the New Madison Fire Department.

VERSAILLES – On March 12, the Versailles FFA Chapter held its 83rd annual FFA Parent-Member Banquet at the Versailles High School. The banquet room was packed with over 450 members, parents, and guests. Everyone present enjoyed a catered dinner by Mary Bergman and her staff, followed by an evening of awards highlighting the accomplishments of the Versailles FFA over the past year. Among the list of awards were Honorary FFA Degree Recipients, Chapter Awards, the Induction of the 2018-2019 Versailles FFA Ofﬁcer Team, and much more. The 2018 Banquet was dedicated to the late Zachary Kelch. A few of Zach’s friends spoke on his behalf and a slideshow with Zach’s involvement in FFA activities was presented, along with gifts for his parents and his past Capstone employer. The following people and businesses were rewarded with an FFA Honorary Degree for their outstanding services and contributions to the chapter which included: John Kaiser, Greg McGlinch, Weaver Eggs, Mark Hess, and Matt and Morgan Aultman. Former members inducted into the Hall of Fame included: John “JJ” Petitjean and Brianne Buzard. 2018 State FFA Degree Candidates were recognized which includes: Toby

Local equestrian earns top honors

SUNBURY – Sierra Keller recently competed at the 2018 Youth Equestrian Development Association’s National Championship competition held at Eden Park Equestrian Complex in Sunbury. The team member of the Puthoff Equestrian Team bested riders from 18 other teams from around the country and won two National Championship in the Senior High Ruby Horsemanship. Riders at this competition were competing for not only Molly’s custom belt buckles, but also for scholarship money. These events are particularly challenging considering riders do not ride their own horse, they simply draw a random name of a horse from a large pool. Over 40 horses were generously made available by donors from all over the Midwest. The Youth Equestrian Development Association provides opportunities for equestrians to earn scholarships as well as learning opportunities and horsemanship skill building. These opportunities are made for students grades 4-12. For more information on this outstanding organization please visit http://www.showyeda. com.

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Hand Crafted Sewing Items, Rolling Tool Box with Tools, and a Holstein Bull Calf. There were also several scholarships awarded with the help of the Versailles FFA alumni. Taylor Tyo, Clair Schmitmeyer, Makayla Berger, Sarah Gigandet, Andrew Harshbarger, and Kayla Bruns, who are all majoring in agriculture, each received a $150 book scholarship from the alumni. The next scholarship given was in memory of Doug and Craig Meier, given to students who plan on entering full-time farming or who are full time farming after graduation. David Barlage received this schol-

arship and was rewarded with a $500 Ag Production Grant. The FFA Alumni also rewarded a scholarship in memory of Lester and Marlene Ward. This $2000 scholarship was given to Isaac Gehret who is majoring in Ag Business and Animal Science. Another scholarship that was awarded was in memory of Zachary Kelch and was funded by the generous donations from the FFA Omelet Breakfast. This $500 scholarship was given to any Versailles student and was awarded to Isaac Gehret and Megan Rismiller. Read the complete recap of the event at bluebagmedia.com.

Versailles FFA provides meal for community VERSAILLES – On Wednesday, May 30, the Versailles FFA plans to cook and serve the last community meal of the season at Trinity Lutheran Church. This is the last community meal until the fall since the meals won’t be served in June, July, or August and will take place at the Trinity Lutheran Church on East Wood Street. The Versailles FFA will be supplying the food for the meal, desserts, and traveling for the to-go or-

ders. The chapter will also be bringing along leftover ﬂower and vegetable plants from the greenhouse, free to community members. These plants are perfect to take and start a garden at your own home. The meal begins at 5 p.m. and carryout can also begin being picked up starting at 5 p.m. Come show your support for the Versailles community and enjoy a home-cooked meal from the Versailles FFA chapter.

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Charger Reverse Raffle raises nearly $20K PIQUA – Supporters packed into Edison State Community College’s Robinson Theater on March 15 for the 19th annual Charger Athletics Reverse Raffle fundraiser to support Edison State Athletics. A crowd of nearly 300 people were in attendance for the reverse raffle, which awarded one lucky ticket-holder the $10,000 grand prize. This year’s event helped to bring in $19,271.86 for the athletics program through the sale of 330 tickets, a silent auction, and other activities. More than $12,000 in prize money was awarded to winning ticket holders, including the grand prize winner, the aunt of a Charger student-athlete. “We had a tremendous outpouring of support for this year’s event,” said Nate Cole, Athletic Director at

Edison State. “The money we raise through this event helps to offset many of the costs that our athletic teams incur throughout the year. It also provides a lot of opportunities that our studentathletes may not normally have, such as participating in post-season tournaments.” Nearly 20 additional items were available in a silent auction that had been donated by area businesses, community members, and athletic teams, which contributed to the total raised. “This year’s event was one of the most successful events we’ve had in a while, and we have a lot of people to thank both from the community and right here at Edison State for making it happen,” said Cole. “We have something really great to continue building on.”

Originally known as the Charger 300, the Charger Athletics Reverse Rafﬂe began in 2010 to provide funding for postseason play and to offset expenses beyond the Edison State Athletics budget. The need for an annual fundraiser for the athletic department grew from the postseason success of Charger teams winning National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XII titles, District G titles, and moving on to compete at the NJCAA Division III Final Four.

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Electronics Technician 2nd Class Elizabeth Hornbeck (left), of Greenville, gives blood aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gavin Shields/Released)

Local seaman supports mission WHITE BEACH, Okinawa – Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Stephanie McKinnon, from Montgomery, Ala., prepares to draw blood from Electronics Technician 2nd Class Elizabeth Hornbeck, from Greenville, during a blood drive aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard Sailors donated blood to

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ARCANUM – Hayley Mei Lin Harleman earned a 4.0 for the 2018 spring semester at Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green. She has been on the Dean’s List for the past two semesters. She is the daughter of Harold and Debra Harleman, of Arcanum, and is majoring in Art Education and in the Honor’s Program at the university. Harleman is also involved with the Falcon Marching Band and Athletic Band, as well as a member of the Tau Beta Sigma Music Sorority. She will be painting a mural in Toledo for a two-week summer session as part of her major. Miss Harleman is a 2016 graduate of Arcanum High School.

GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School Marching Band will host a 5K Run, Walk at the Cardinal Center in Gettysburg on Saturday, June 30. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go toward new uniform for the band. The 3.1-mile course is open to all runners and walkers. Strollers and dogs are welcome. A water station will be provided on the course. Incentives for the event include a race shirt (if registered by the deadline), post-race refreshments, electronic chip timing, and door prizes. A $20 registration fee with shirt is June 8. Late or day-of registration also is $20 – with no shirt. Race divisions are male/female; age 10 and under, age 11-14, age 15-

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Arcanum MVCTC FFA holds banquet

2018 Arcanum MVCTC FFA State Degree recipients are Alexandria Less, Samantha McAllister, Alexander Weiss, Jacob Osswald and Zachary Smith.

Arcanum-MVCTC FFA honored at convention ARCANUM – On May 3 and 4, members of the Arcanum – MVCTC FFA Chapter attended the 90th Ohio FFA State Convention held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. Members were recognized for various accomplishments at their second State Convention after being reestablished as a FFA Chapter. While in Columbus members were able to attend the Ohio FFA Career Expo, tour The Ohio State University Agriculture Engineering Building and attend Convention Sessions that included motivational speakers Gian Paul Gonzalez, Greg Ibach and National FFA Secretary Erica Baier. During convention’s first session, Samantha McAllister walked across the stage to receive recognition for the chapter’s charitable contribution to the Dayton Children’s Hospital with money raised through the Arcanum Lions Club Walk for Pediatric Cancer. During the fourth session three of the chapter officers were recognized for their gold rated officer books. They were Jacob Osswald – Treasurer, Alexandria Less – Secretary, and Austin Fourman – Reporter.

While at the convention the Arcanum MVCTC FFA members were able to pick up their banners for placing top 5 in the state in three different Career Development Events. The chapter placed fifth in Ag Tech and Mechanical Systems, fourth in Farm Business Management and fifth in Grain Merchandising. To cap off the convention trip, during the fifth and final session five members of the chapter were awarded the State FFA Degree. The State FFA Degree is earned by less than two percent of Ohio FFA Members and is the highest honor the Ohio FFA Association can bestow on a member. The Arcanum students who were presented the degree were Alexandria Less, Samantha McAllister, Zachary Smith, Jacob Osswald and Alex Weiss. attending Members the convention were Isaac Smith, Austin Stephens, Blayne Hess, Raymond Denniston, Samantha McAllister, Sidney McAllister, Hannah Rammel, Vance Wetzel, Zach Smith, Alex Less, and Jacob Osswald. The Arcanum Agricultural Education Department is a satellite program of the Miami Valley Career Technology Center.

ARCANUM – The Arcanum MVCTC FFA held its annual banquet on March 25. The banquet celebrated the accomplishments that the FFA members accumulated over the past year. To begin the ceremony Cole Spitler, Sentinel, introduced and thanked all of the guests of the Arcanum MVCTC FFA. Included in the list of guest were teachers, staff members, board members, and administration from Arcanum and MVCTC. Members were recognized for their participation in various chapter activities and new levels of degree membership attained. The Arcanum MVCTC handed out Appreciation Awards to people that have made great contributions to the Chapter this year. The ﬁrst appreciation award was given to the Superior Implement and Supply Company. SISCO was a great supporter of the program and sponsored the banquet meal. The second appreciation award was given to Dusty Walker. Walker was a coach for the Ag Tech and Mechanical Systems Team and the Ag Mechanics Skills Team. Brian Pohlman presented the top awards for the evening. The ﬁrst three

members were recognized with the Leadership Award – Levi Walker, Raymond Denniston and Anna Loxley. The Leadership Awards were sponsored by Jason and Janelle Brinksneader. The top members in each grade were presented with the Outstanding Member Awards. Chapter Advisor Pohlman talked about each member’s involvement and then presented him or her with a plaque commemorating his or her hard work. They were: Freshman-Austin Stephens – sponsored by Brad Wilcox-Brodbeck Seeds, Sophomore-Ethan Garbig – sponsored by Brad Wilcox-Brodbeck Seeds, Junior-Sidney McAllister sponsored by Brad Wilcox-Brodbeck Seeds, and Senior-Samantha McAllister sponsored by Brad Wilcox-Brodbeck Seeds. The highest award for a ﬁrst year member is the Star Greenhand, the awards were sponsored by John Landis-Pioneer and Keir and Diane Smith, and this year’s winners were Isaac Smith and Emily Wenning. The Star Chapter Farmer award, sponsored by John Landis Farms, is given to the member that has excelled in a SAE that is related directly to the Farm, this year’s recipi-

Star Members at Arcanum-MVCTC FFA are Emily Wenning –Greenhand, Isaac Smith – Greenhand, Zach Smith – Farmer, Jacob Osswald – Ag Placement, Alex Less – Ag Business, and Alex Weiss – Ag Accomplishment Award.

ent was Zach Smith. The Star Chapter Ag Placement award, sponsored by John Landis Pioneer, is given to the member that works in a placement ag area, this year’s recipient was Jacob Osswald. The Star Chapter Ag Business Award, sponsored by John Landis Farms, is given to the member that works in an ag related business, this year’s winner was Alex Less. The Ag Accomplishment Award is sponsored by James Brooks – Dynamic Land Application and is award to the member that has excelled in Ag and FFA. This year’s Ag Accomplishment Award winner was Alex Weiss. The ﬁnal awards of the night was the Honorary Chapter Degrees. This honor is bestowed on members of the school or

community for their contributions to the success of the chapter. This year’s Honorary Chapter Degrees were presented to Ralph Brumbaugh and Jason Stephan. The ceremony was concluded with the inductions of the 2018-2019 Arcanum MVCTC Ofﬁcer Team. President Sidney McAllister, Vice-President Zach Smith, Secretary Kaylee Wilcox, Treasurer Gracie Garno, Reporter Raymond Denniston, Sentinel Maggie Weiss, and Student Advisor Austin Stephens. The Arcanum MVCTC FFA would like to thank everyone for their support of the chapter especially our award sponsors and donors. Visit bluebagmedia.com for a complete story on this event.

Three earn Members of the Month honors VERSAILLES – At the Versailles FFA meeting on May 21, three dedicated members were recognized. They were Faith Wilker, Cassie Parsons, and PJ Platfoot. The ﬁrst member recognized was Faith Wilker. She is the daughter of Steve and Cathy Wilker. Faith has participated in Ag Issues, Public Speaking and Soil Judging. She has been

actively involved in the Can Food Drive, Fruit Sales, College and Military Fair, Color Run, Shop and Crop at the Darke County Fair, Farm Day, Pork Loin Dinner, Blanket the World, Omelet Breakfast, attended National FFA Convention and was in numerous other activities. Her SAE consist of referring youth soccer games. The second member recognized was Cassie Parsons.

She is the daughter of Travis and Kris Parsons. She has participated in General Livestock and Parliamentary Procedures. She has also been actively involved in Fruit Sales, working at the State Fair, Relay for Life, Farm Day, Greenhouse Open House, College and Military Fair, Shop and Crop at the Darke County Fair, and attended National FFA Convention. Her SAE

consists of showing market lambs at the Darke County Fair. The ﬁnal member recognized was PJ Platfoot. He is the son of Allen Platfoot and Billie Platfoot. PJ has been actively involved in Aquarium Management, Farm Day, Banquet and numerous other activities. His SAE consist of working at Nate Bombholt Electric and Weaver Eggs.

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2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN GT,, 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, exc. cond., black, 48,998 miles ........................................................................................................................ $22,995 .........$21,500 2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN GT,, 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, super nice, black, 47,084 miles ........................................................................................................................ $22,995 .........$21,500 2017 BUICK ENCORE FWD, 1.4L 4 cyl., leather, loaded, like new, white, 29,012 miles ........................................................................................................................ $20,995 .........$19,500 2017 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT LT CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, all power, one owner, like new, blue, 13,880 miles ........................................................................................................... $37,995 .........$36,900 2017 GMC ACADIA SLT AWD, 3.6L, V6, leather, loaded, super nice, burgundy, 18,158 miles .................................................................................................................. $36,995 .........$35,900 2017 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4WD, 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, super nice, black, 49,758 miles ........................................................................................................................ $40,995 .........$39,900 2016 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT FWD, 3.6L V6, one owner, loaded, exc. cond., silver, 36,516 miles......................................................................................................................... $23,995 .........$22,900 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE LATUTUDE FWD, 2.4L, 4 cyl., loaded, exc. cond., white, 56,786 miles ........................................................................................................................ $17,995 .........$16.900 2016 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT FWD, 3.6L V6, one owner, all power, exc. cond., champagne silver, 38,506 miles ..................................................................................................... $25,995 .........$24,500 2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4x4, 3.6L, V6, fully equipped, super nice, black, 39,021 miles ........................................................................................................................ $23,995 .........$22,500 2015 CHEVY ½ TON CREW CAB LT 4WD P.U., 5.3L V8, leather, one owner, loaded, super nice, silver, 44,363 miles......................................................................................................................... $31,995 .........$30,900 2014 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, one owner, leather, loaded, exc. cond., red, 45,561 miles ......................................................................................................... $30,995 .........$29,500 2014 GMC SIERRA SLE REG CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, Z71 package, loaded, sharp, red, 74,266 miles ........................................................................................................................... $25,995 .........$24,500 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX LTZ FWD, 3.6L V6, leather, one owner, loaded, super nice, crystal red, 53,627 miles ................................................................................................................ $20,995 .........$19,500 2014 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT DOUBLE CAB 4WD, 5.3L V8, all power, very nice, white, 45,613 miles ........................................................................................................................ $28,995 .........$27,500 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX LTZ FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, loaded, exc. cond., crystal red, 73,013 miles ................................................................................................................ $18,995 .........$17,900 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX LT FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, sunroof, loaded, super nice, white, 54,687 miles ........................................................................................................................ $18,995 .........$17,500 2013 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT EXT. CAB 2WD P.U., 5.3L V8, one owner, all power, exc. cond., silver, 76,852 miles ...................................................................................................... $20,995 .........$19,900 2013 CHEVY TRAVERSE LTZ FWD, 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, super nice, maroon, 87,380 miles .................................................................................................................... $18,995 .........$17,900 2013 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT FWD, 3.6L V6, one owner, sunroof, loaded, very nice, black, 93,288 miles................................................................................................................................... $18,995 .........$17,500 2013 CHEVY EQUINOX LTZ FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, very nice, diamond white, 123,330 miles ....................................................................................................... $15,995 .........$14,900 2012 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO EXT. CAB 2WD P.U., 4.3L V6, one owner, auto, air, exc. cond., silver, 41,676 miles........................................................................................ $18,995 .........$17,900 2011 CHEVY TRAVERSE LS FWD, 3.6L V6, nicely equipped, exc. cond., dark blue, 128,717 miles .................................................................................................................. $9,995 ...........$8,900 2009 GMC ¾ TON SIERRA SLT CREW CAB 4x4 P.U., 6.6L Duramax Diesel, leather, loaded, sharp, black, 107,293 miles ...................................................................................................................... $27,995 .........$26,900 2008 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, well equipped, very nice brown, 176,052 miles ..................................................................................................................... $14,995 .........$13,900 2007 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT, EXT. CAB 2WD, P.U., 5.3L V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 141,575 miles .................................................................................................. $11,995 .........$10,500 2006 CHEVY ¾ TON SILVERADO LT CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 6.6L Duramax Diesel, leather, loaded, very nice, beige, 240,561 miles......................................................................................... $16,995 .........$15,900 2006 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, all power, very nice, black, 102,187 miles ...................................................................................................................... $13,995 .........$12,500 2005 CHEVY ½ TON SUBURBAN LT 4WD, 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, good cond., beige, 261,369 miles ........................................................................................................................ $8,995 ...........$7,500 2005 FORD RANGER XLT SUPER CAB 2WD P.U., 3.0L V6, auto, air, cruise, good cond., black, 220,261 miles ........................................................................................................................ $4,995 ...........$3,900 2005 CADILLAC SRX AWD, 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., diamond white, 150,250 miles ....................................................................................................... $10,995 ...........$9,500 2004 CHEVY COLORADO REG CAB 2WD P.U., 2.8L 4 cyl., 5 speed, air, sharp, yellow, 166,455 miles ....................................................................................................................... $7,995 ...........$6,500

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2004 CADILLAC SRX AWD, 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, good cond., beige, 105,466 miles ........................................................................................................................ $7,995 ...........$6,900 2004 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS 4WD, 4.2L, 6 cyl., all power, exc. cond., blue, 148,224 miles .......................................................................................................................... $6,995 ...........$5,900 2003 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE VAN, 3.4L, V6, all power, good cond., maroon, 149,274 miles .................................................................................................................... $4,995 ...........$3,900 2003 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT 2WD, 4.2L, 6 cyl., one owner, loaded, very nice, beige, 214,383 miles ........................................................................................................................ $5,995 ...........$3,900 2002 CHEVY ¾ TON SILVERADO LT, EXT. CAB 4X4 PU, 6.6L Duramax Diesel, leather, loaded, good cond., beige, 264,931 miles .................................................................................................. $11,995 .........$10,500 2002 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT 4WD, 5.3L, V8, leather, loaded, good cond,. red, 230,992 miles ........................................................................................................................... $7,995 ...........$6,500 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LTZ 4X4, 4.2L, 6 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 208,621 miles .................................................................................................................... $6,995 ...........$5,900 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LTZ 4WD, 4.2L, 6 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, good cond., maroon, 226,550 miles .................................................................................................................... $5,995 ...........$3,900 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT 2WD, 4 dr., one owner, cloth seats, loaded, exc. cond., beige, 142,478 miles ........................................................................................................................ $9,995 ...........$8,900 2001 CHEVY BLAZER LT 4WD, 4.3L V6, loaded, poor cond., maroon, 200,173 miles .......................... $2,995 ...........$1,500 2001 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT REG CAB 4X4 P.U., 3.9L V6, loaded, fair cond., red, 171,545 miles ........................................................................................................................... $4,995 ...........$3,900 2001 FORD F150 XLT SUPER CAB 4X4 P.U., 4.6L V8, 5 speed, loaded, good cond., red, 146,376 miles ........................................................................................................................... $5,995 ...........$4,500 2001 FORD F150 XLT CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 4.6L V8, loaded, very nice, black, 347,655 miles ........................................................................................................................ $7,995 ...........$6,900 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER ESTATE VAN, 3.3L V6, leather, loaded, fair cond., maroon, 150,889 miles .................................................................................................................... $2,995 ...........$1,900 1999 GMC ½ TON SAVANNA CONVERSION VAN, 5.7L V8, fully loaded, very nice, brown, 116,796 miles ....................................................................................................................... $7,995 ...........$5,900 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN, cloth seats, all power, nice cond., green, 144,748 miles ....................................................................................................................... $6,995 ...........$5,900

CHEVROLET

2017 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.6L V8, all power, exc. cond., pepperdust, 40,800 miles............................................................................................................... $19,995 .........$18,900 2016 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 4 dr., 1.4L 4 cyl., all power, super nice, silver, 30,801 miles ........................... $14,995 .........$13,900 2015 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 2.5L 4 cyl., loaded, exc. cond., blue, 26,006 miles .......................................................................................................................... $16,995 .........$15,500 2015 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 2.5L, 4 cyl., leather, loaded, like new, champagne silver, 24,407 miles ..................................................................................................... $17,995 .........$16,500 2014 CHEVY MALIBU LT 4 dr., 2.5L, 4 cyl., one owner, loaded, exc. cond., champagne silver, 50,772 miles ..................................................................................................... $15,995 .........$14,900 2014 CHEVY IMPALA LTZ, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, diamond white, 56,311 miles ......................................................................................................... $22,995 .........$21,500 2011 CHEVY CRUZE ECO, 4 dr., 1.4L 1.4L 4 cyl., 5 speed, all power, good cond., crystal red, 220,322 miles ................................................................................................................ $2,995 ...........$1,900 2010 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 114,988 miles ........................................................................................................................ $11,995 ...........$9,900 2008 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 115,528 miles .................................................................................................................. $10,995 ...........$9,500 2007 CHEVY COBALT LT 4 dr., 2.2L 4 cyl, well equipped, good cond., silver, 216,055 miles......................................................................................................................... $3,995 ...........$2,500

OTHER MAKES

2017 TOYOTA CAMRY SE, 4 dr., 2.5L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., white, 45,075 miles ........................................................................................................................ $18,995 .........$17,500 2017 CADILLAC XTS LUXURY, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, like new, silver, 30,734 miles......................................................................................................................... $29,995 .........$28,900 2015 HONDA CIVIC LX, 2 dr., 1.8L 4 cyl., all power, like new, gray, 10,380 miles ................................. $15,995 .........$14,900 2012 FORD FOCUS SE, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., black, 111,220 miles ...................................................................................................................... $10,995 ...........$8,900 2008 MERCURY MILAN PREMIER, 4 dr., 3.0L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, beige, 69,814 miles ........................................................................................................................ $10,995 ...........$9,500 2006 BUICK LUCERNE CX, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, all power, very nice, blue, 236,603 miles .......................................................................................................................... $4,995 ...........$3,900

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