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Beumers announce decision to close Chicken Kitchen II CLINTON RANDALL

STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

Greenville Township Trustees Matt Kolb, Justin Hines, Fiscal Ofﬁcer Susan Miles and Trustee Ron Klosterman listen to reports on the groundwork for combining Greenville Twp. Fire and Greenville Area Rescue.

Township discusses combining fire & rescue BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE – Late last summer and this past fall the City of Greenville explored the possibility of taking over the rescue service, which is something the Greenville Township Trustees want to guard against. Working with Chief Ken Stiefel of the Greenville Township Fire Department and Chief Steve Wenning of the Greenville Area Rescue Service, the trustees are laying the ground work and developing a plan to merge the two organizations. Greenville Township Trustee Matt Kolb took office earlier this year and immediately began working with the chiefs and their assistant chiefs to come up with a solution. He said if the city were to take over EMS it would “decimate the service for township residents.” However, he feels combining fire and EMS would strengthen both services. Even before Kolb took office, Justin Hines, Greenville Township Trustee, pointed out talks to combine the services were taking place, but the city’s most recent actions caused the trustees and fire and EMS to become a little more diligent in finding a solution. Chief Stiefel said he and Chief Wenning and Trustee Kolb attended the city’s meeting to hear their plan, “But we knew we wanted to have our hand on the steering wheel in the direction the outfit was going. We didn’t just want to be at the whim of some other department’s municipality’s plan.” The purchase of the Woodland Heights property was just part of the groundwork to bring the services together. Earlier this year, The Early Bird learned the township purchased the property with the intent of opening a second station for fire and

EMS. The property is near the center of the township and would help cut down on response times to the western and northwestern portions of the township. While Greenville Township Fire has average response time of eight minutes, response times to these portions of the township can be as much as 15 minutes. In May, the township had another piece of the puzzle fall into place when nearly 15 members of the Greenville Area Rescue Service received either a Firefighter Level 1 or Firefighter Level 2 Certificate of Completion. One of those receiving the certificate was Chief Wenning. By having EMS personnel trained as firefighters, the township will be able to respond much more quickly to emergencies. Chief Stiefel explained while they still may need to wait for other crews to arrive, one or two firefighters can begin rescue operations, set up communications, determine what and who is needed or start putting water on the structure. With Greenville Rescue staffed 24-hours a day, a truck can get to the scene much quicker. The township received a grant to pay for the level 1 training and the township, through the fire fund, is paying for level 2 training. The goal is to have approximately 80-90 percent of the department be level 2 firefighters. Several firefighters have also gone through training to work as paramedics. Greenville Area Rescue and Greenville Township Fire currently have over 60 full-time, part-time or volunteer members. Kolb pointed out the next step is to come up with a plan to combine the two services. The chiefs and Kolb have been meeting regularly and are looking at several options. Kolb is hoping to have a plan in place by the end of the year.

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GREENVILLE – After 17 years in business, the Chicken Kitchen II will be closing it’s doors in August. “This was a very hard decision to make,” the Beumers tearfully said. “The toughest part was having to tell each of our employees.” Kevin Beumer informed The Early Bird that the decision was based solely on issues he has had with his back for a long time, that are progressively getting worse with age. “I just can’t do it anymore…no matter how much I want to,” he explained. “The business itself has been doing great, so that makes this decision even harder.” The Chicken Koop was started by Kevin’s father Al Beumer in the showroom of his Front Street plumbing business in Greenville in 1963. Al’s recipe fried chicken was so popular he decided to dissolve the plumbing business in 1968 and convert it into a 24seat restaurant on Wagner

Ave., which he then called the Chicken Kitchen. The popular restaurant remained open until the early 1990’s. In 1999, armed with the famous recipe and the passion to continue his father’s legacy, Kevin, his wife Angela and daughter Tiffany Beumer re-opened the business on July 25 in a new location – calling it Chicken Kitchen II (for obvious reasons). Over the last 17 years, the Beumers say they have heard many Chicken Kitchen stories and have met so many new friends. Most importantly, the Beumers emotionally talked about all of the great employees they have had over the years and how great their team is today. “Our employees are like family,” said Angela Beumer. “Some have been here for a long time, like Marge (Ryder) who is 84 and has been with us since day one.” Like in years past, the Chicken Kitchen II has traditionally closed the day before the county fair… only this time they will not re-open once the fair is over. Their ofﬁcial last day

Pictured is the Beumers - from left to right are Angela, Kevin and Tiffany. (Clinton Randall photo)

of business is set for Aug. 18, 2016. Once the doors are closed, Kevin says he will ofﬁcially retire and the family will have some time off before deciding any future plans. “We want to thank all of our customers over the years and to every one of our employees…we will truly miss all of you,” the Beumer family said with a heavy heart. Until the last day, the Beumers say it will be business as usual and hope they

will get a chance to serve their loyal customers at least one more time. Kevin did tell The Early Bird he would consider selling the secret recipe if the “right person” comes along. Chicken Chicken II is located at 102 Birt St. in Greenville and is open Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can wish them farewell on their Facebook page at www.facebook. com/ChickenKitchenII.

Food trucks allowed in park on three days RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Greenville City Council met in a special Monday morning session (June 13) to hear a plea to allow food trucks in the park on select days this summer. A motion to approve a variance to allow the trucks was unanimously approved by council, but not before a debate over some of the specifics. The effort is being spearheaded by Main Street Greenville, Inc. The food trucks will be in the parking lot near the horseshoe courts on July 10, Aug. 14 and Sept. 4 and will operate from 3:30-6:30 p.m. The presence of food trucks will coincide with the Greenville Municipal Band concerts at the Marlin Band Shell. Three trucks are expected to be available at the first event and five on the final two dates. According to a statement from Main Street Greenville, J.R. Price, of the Greenville Municipal Band, has been contacted and is excited with the prospect of bringing the food trucks to the park on those days. Greenville City Park Manager Deb Berger explained the original plan would have placed the food trucks near the Round-

house, but the park board was concerned with pedestrian trafﬁc. The board determined the parking lot would be safer for the trucks and pedestrians. Councilman Tracy Tryon asked, “Is the park board receiving any sort of compensation from these food truck?” The answer – no. He also asked if the food trucks were local or from out of town. Kim Murray, representing Main Street Greenville, explained some of the food trucks are local, including the Cupcake Lady, Nacho Pig, and Taco Loco. However, two or three are from Dayton. Tryon continued, “The reason I bring this up… First of all, I think it’s a great idea, but we had questions. This council, we have two things – control legislation and control ﬁnances and with nothing concrete in paper we’re going to have questions because we have citizens coming down the other side. I’ve already had calls. Why isn’t the park going to receive some sort of consideration?” He explained residents could stop for an ice cream cone or sandwich at a local business and then go to the concert. “They (local businesses) are in town paying taxes,” he said. Murray responded, “Which is exactly why we chose Sunday evening

This is the view of the band shell from where the food trucks will be parked on three dates this summer.

to have the event. Amber (Garrett, executive director of Main Street Greenville) is very mindful of not taking business away from local businesses. A lot of them are not open on Sunday, which is why we chose Sunday evening.” When Tryon asked if they would consider compensation in the future, Murray responded, “This is so frustrating to me, I must say that, because you’ve taken all the creativity out of something that’s supposed to enhance what is going on. It will be a win-win.” She believes more people will come to the concerts with the food trucks present. Tryon said, “We still have to watch the other side. We have taxpayers we have to answer to. I’m not trying to stiﬂe your creativity. I’ve already stated I’m in favor of

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this, but we’ve got to have parameters.” He suggested if this is successful the food trucks should consider some type of donation to the park. Amber Garrett said, “In 2016, Main Street Greenville decided to help move the events to the City of Greenville Park. The only involvement is that we are sharing our list of food truck contacts with Kim so she can make this happen. The park has shade, available seating, a shelter house, parking lot, and the band shell with entertainment provided by the Municipal Band on Sunday evenings.” She added that while Murray is a volunteer for Main Street Greenville, these events will not be Main Street Greenville events as they will not take place in downtown Greenville.

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GREENVILLE POLICE BEAT

Marijuana found during routine trafﬁc stop

Drugs On June 11 an officer conducted a traffic stop on Central Avenue for an expired registration violation. A female exited the driver’s side while the officer was approaching the vehicle and said she was going to go inside her residence because she was home. The

female was identiﬁed as Alicia Jett. A male passenger, Matthew Unger, also exited the vehicle holding a container of alcohol and appeared to be highly intoxicated. The ofﬁcer saw several open containers of alcohol in plain view inside the vehicle. During a probable cause search, the

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officer also found a clear bag containing what appeared to be marijuana. Unger told the officer the marijuana belonged to him. One container of alcohol was approximately half full and was sitting in the center console directly next to the driver’s seat. Jett was cited for driving with expired registration and being in possession of an open alcohol container in a motor vehicle. Unger was cited for possession of marijuana. The marijuana was packaged and placed into property and will be sent to the crime lab for testing if necessary. Domestic On June 12, an officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Harrison Avenue on a possible domestic situation. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with a male and a female who re-

side together. They stated they had just had an argument and there were no problems. The officer ran both names and found the male, Christian Wick, was wanted on a felony warrant for burglary from Miami County. The warrant had no bond. Wick was transported to the Darke/ Miami county line for pick up by Miami County authorities. Vehicle Theft On June 10 an officer was called to the Bistro off Broadway parking lot on the report of a stolen pickup truck. The victim, Michael Acker told police that he arrived at the Bistro at approximately 8:40 p.m. He went out to find the Ford F-150 extended cab pickup missing around 9:15 p.m. Acker said the truck had an oversized diamond plate tool box full of tools

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east corner of the home. The vehicle came to rest partially on the porch of the home. Stetson left the scene of the crash on foot, but was soon spotted and returned by deputies. Following a ﬁeld sobriety test and a short struggle with deputies, the driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Darke County jail to be booked for driving under the inﬂuence. Additional charges are possible. The home was occupied with two adults and one infant at the time of the crash, but no injuries were reported. The damage did not appear to be a structural.

in the bed. He also said he left the keys to the truck inside the console and left the doors unlocked. At the same time, the officer heard from Dustin Holmes from Barga Heating and Air who came to the Bistro and stated someone had taken his 21-foot extension ladder, which had been set up against the building. The officer spoke with several Bistro employees who said they had not noticed anyone in the lot. The vehicle was entered into LEADS as a stolen vehicle and information was given to the Darke County Sheriff’s Office for a be-on-thelookout report. On June 11, an officer was dispatched to Auto Zone on Martin Street in reference to a vehicle theft. Kyeran Meade, an Auto Zone employee told the officer he returned from lunch and parked a silver Ram truck in the back half of Auto Zone’s parking lot. He noticed the truck was missing about 3 hours later. The truck had a full tank of gas. Meade also told the officer he left the keys in inside the unlocked truck. The truck was put into LEADS as a stolen vehicle. Wanted Person On June 10 while on routine patrol, an officer saw Daniel Trittschuh walking on South Ohio Street near Thirteenth Street. Having prior knowledge the subject had an outstanding warrant, the officer stopped Trittschuh, who was then arrested on a bench warrant out of Moraine Police Department for failure to comply. The original charge was theft. The defendant was transported and released to the Darke County Jail to await pick up from Moraine. Bond was set at $414. On June 11 on routine patrol, an officer noticed Shawn Bowles operating a vehicle on South Ohio Street. Upon checking his driving status, it was found Bowles was wanted on a felony warrant through the Darke County Sheriff’s Office. Bowles was arrested at the Sunoco station on Martin Street for the felony warrant for probation violation. He was transported to the county jail and was released to their

custody with no bond. Theft On June 11 an officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Short Street in reference to a burglary. The victim, Ralph Bailey, reported someone broke into his garage and stole numerous car parts before breaking into his house, where several items were missing. The door to the detached garage was missing its bottom panels and it appeared as though someone had kicked the panels in to gain entry. Items belonging to a 1975 Ford Maverick were missing. The officer noticed scratches on the sidewalk from the garage to to the front of the house. Stolen from inside the home were a flat screen television, two gold rings and an Ipod. Entry to the home was allegedly made through a basement window. The officer dusted for latent fingerprints, but none were found. No footprints were found near the garage or home. The victim told the officer he believed he knew who took the car parts. He also said he believed neighbors were witnesses to the burglary, but when asked by officers, neighbors said they were reluctant to get involved. They did, however, tell the officer they saw the person Bailey believed took the car parts drive by with his vehicle loaded with car parts. The neighbors also said they did not actually see this person load the parts into his car. Bailey also informed the officer he called One Shot Recycle Center in Bradford, who advised they did have his car parts. EARLY BIRD POLICY The Greenville Police Beat is prepared from public records available at the Greenville Police Department. Every effort is made to balance the public’s right to know with the rights of the individuals involved. Readers are encouraged to contact Greenville Police if they have information or concerns regarding these or any other incidents they see. The Early Bird notes all suspects are innocent until proven guilty and welcomes comments and concerns regarding this community service.

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30 compete for Little Miss Poultry title BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

the same two questions, before being asked a third question drawn prior to her interview. When asked her favorite farm animal, Joely was quick to answer â&#x20AC;&#x153;chicken. They have feathers.â&#x20AC;? Her favorite television show is Sponge Bob â&#x20AC;&#x153;because Sponge Bob is funny.â&#x20AC;? Nadia, the daughter of Josh and Carly Bolin of Versailles also answered â&#x20AC;&#x153;chickenâ&#x20AC;? when asked about her favorite farm animal. And her favorite color is â&#x20AC;&#x153;blue, because the sky is blue.â&#x20AC;? Maggie, the daughter of Tim and Katie Deland of North Star, completed her outďŹ t with a chicken-shaped balloon, which trailed behind her as she entered the stage area. Her favorite farm animal also is a chicken â&#x20AC;&#x153;because I have pet chickens.â&#x20AC;? The remaining contestants â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all dressed to honor farmers and farming â&#x20AC;&#x201C; included: Lauren Dickey, 5, daughter of Kris and Michelle Dickey of Bradford; Sophia Gerling, 6, daughter of Brian and Renee Ger-

ling of Yorkshire; Lily Michael, 4, daughter of Desmond and Amy MiVERSAILLES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Joely chael of Versailles; KenBertram of Farmland, ley Phlipot, 5, daughter Ind. was conďŹ dent she of Bradley and Malwould take home the lory Phlipot of Bradtitle of 2016 Little Miss ford; Stella Bergman, 4, Poultry on Friday durdaughter of Aaron and ing the ďŹ rst night of the Susan Bergman of VerVersailles Poultry Days. sailles; Reagan RaterWhile posing for phoman, 5, daughter of tos, Joely said she felt as Joe and Andrea Raterif she would be named man of Versailles; Lydia Little Miss Poultry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Ward, 6, daughter of feel really happy,â&#x20AC;? said Scott and Kim Ward of the six-year-old daughVersailles; Kyra Bergter of Joe Bertram and man, 6, daughter of Molly McGuire. Chris and Tiffany BergChosen to serve with man of North Star; NaoJoely were Nadia Bolin, mi Rahm, 4, daughter 6, as ďŹ rst runner-up and of Al and Melissa Rahm Maggie Deland, also 6, of Versailles; Audrey as second runner-up. Ward, 4, daughter of The three were among Scott and Kim Ward of 30 girls, ages 4-6, vying Versailles; Quinn Parin, for the 32nd Little Miss 4, daughter of Tony and Poultry Days title. Jennifer Parin of BradEach girl was judged ford; Brooke Keiser, 6, 50 percent for their atdaughter of Kurt and tire on originality of deNicci Keiser of North sign and appropriate to Star; Lillian Selhorst, 6, the theme, which was â&#x20AC;&#x153;A daughter of Kevin and Salute to the American Sarah Selhorst of YorkFarmer,â&#x20AC;? and 50 percent shire; Camilla Koopman, for poise and the ability 4, daughter of Bradley to speak before the large and Joyce Koopman of crowd gathered in the Versailles; Emma Selold high school gym. horst, 4, daughter of Each girl was asked Kevin and Sarah Selhorst of Yorkshire; Bailey Wynk, 4, daughter of Cody and Jaci Wynk of Versailles; Gwendolyn Schneible, 5, daughter of Danny and Michele Schneible of Houston; Elizabeth Ruhenkamp, 5, daughter of Steve and Angie Ruhenkamp of North Star; Skylyn Bradley, 6, daughter of Daniel Bradley and Tesha Rutter of Versailles; Elizabeth Mader, 5, daughter of Nicole Mader of Versailles; Rowan Schmitmeyer, 6, daughter of John and Megan The 2016 Little Miss Poultry, middle, is Joely Bertram of Farmland, Ind. Schmitmeyer of VerServing as ďŹ rst runner-up, (pictured right), is Nadia Bolin of Versailles sailles; Aleara Bradley, with Maggie Deland of North Star as second runner-up. (Susan Hartley 4, daughter of Daniel photo) Bradley and Tesha Rutter of Versailles; Brooke High Quality Bruns, 4, daughter of Josh and Becky Bruns of Yorkshire; Ragan Saylor, 6, daughter of Jon and Holli Saylor of Sidney; Rilee Saylor, 6, daughter of Jon and Holli Saylor of Sidney; Megan Kingen, 5, daughter of Margie Wolford of Muncie, Ind., and Vera Pearson, 5, daughter of â&#x20AC;˘ Need a roof that will last the rest of your life? Adam and Kim Pearson â&#x20AC;˘ Tired of changing shingles and ďŹ xing leaks? of Versailles. Serving as judges for Call us today for a free estimate the evening were Lena â&#x20AC;˘ No exposed fastnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s system â&#x20AC;˘ Manufactured onsite with portable roll former Durst of Greenville, Reâ&#x20AC;˘ 40 Year Warranty becca Vagedes of Verâ&#x20AC;˘ Available in 24 ga. & 26 ga. sailles and Tracy Gamâ&#x20AC;˘ Many colors to choose from bill of Bradford. Stephen Stoltzfus 765-576-1436 The master of cer5301 East 900 South - Lynn, Indiana emonies was Mag-

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Left to right, Lydia Kauffman, 11, of Pitsburg and Kaleb Hawkey, 8, of Palestine look over a diorama labeled with safety tips. (Susan Hartley photo)

Divided into groups, children age 6-13 were treated to a session on applying safety procedures around farm grain bins during Agriculture Safety Day. (Susan Hartley photo)

Red Cross; Chemical Look-a-Likes by Nathan Cross of the Greenville Crop Production Services; ATV Safety by Brad Wilcox/Greenville Fire Department; Water Safety, Smokehouse by Rossburg Fire Department; Water Safety by Hannah Barga of the Versailles YMCA;

Hearing Safety/Awareness by Jordan Francis with Wayne HealthCare; Grain Entrapment safety by Sam Custer and Dee Jepsen with the OSU Extension OfďŹ ce. Lunch was provided to the youth and adult volunteers by Crop Production Services.

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Special Election absentee voting DARKE CO. – The Darke County Board of Elections will be conducting Early/ In-Person Absentee voting for the upcoming August 2, 2016, Special Election. Voting will begin July 6. Pursuant to the change in Section 3509 of the Ohio Revised Code, any registered voter who chooses to vote absentee, can do so without the prior restricted eligibility requirements. However, with that change, there are other requirements that a voter must meet. The application must include the name, voter residence address, voter’s birth date, plus one of the following — an Ohio driver’s license number, the last four digits of your Social Security number, or a copy of a current and valid photo identification, a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address, along with applicant’s signature, election for which the ballots are requested and, if a partisan primary election, the voter’s political party affiliation. The request can be made on a standard Application for Absent Voter’s Ballot, which is provided upon request from the Board office, or a written request from the voter with the necessary information. (R.C. 3509.03, 3511.02) The deadline for mail-in applications remains noon on the third day before the Election, Saturday, July 30. The final day to vote absentee in our office will be Monday, Aug. 1, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. If a voter, or voter’s minor child, is hospitalized because of an accident or an unforeseeable medical emergency, the voter may apply for an absentee ballot until 3 p.m. on Election Day. Any person confined in a hospital on Election Day, or those parents who have hospitalized children on Election Day, may apply to vote absentee without regard to the length of the hospital stay. Those confined to the hospital or are otherwise disabled or suffer a physical infirmity may request assistance in marking their ballot. Two Board of Election employees of the two major political parties will come

to the voter, assist them in marking the ballot and return the voted ballot to the Board office. This service is for confined absentee voters who are unable to mark their ballots by reason of either illiteracy or physical infirmity only. Board employees may also assist voters at the Board office. The Secretary of State has set uniform days and hours for In-Person Absentee voting for all eligible voters. All Board of Elections in Ohio have adopted the following business hours for this election cycle: Wednesday-Friday, July 6-8, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 11-15, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 18-22, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 25-29, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, July 31, 1-5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Voting hours are posted on the Board of Elections website along with other pertinent information pertaining to the Aug. 2 Special election. Visit www. electionsonthe.net/oh/ Darke. Completed ballots must be returned to the Board of Elections in person or via a method other than U.S. mail before the close of the polls, 7:30 p.m., Aug. 2, 2016, to be counted. Absentee ballots returned by U.S. mail from within the United States must be postmarked no later than Aug. 1 and received in their office by Aug. 12. There must be a legible postmark stamped on the envelope. The only exception is, if the voter is outside of the United States on Election Day, the ballot envelope must be postmarked prior to the close of the polls and received by the board no later than 10 days after the election (Aug. 12). Any questions regarding this information or requests for assistance in early/absentee voting may call the office at 548-1835 during the above stated hours or contact us by email at darke@ohiosecretaryofstate.gov.

I’m 50 and I Love Who I Am

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tion, but it wasn’t one I could live with. (If you could see the smile on my face when I wrote that line…I’m cracking up on the inside…You’ll get it in a few seconds when I unveil what I did this week.) This past week I decided I would turn 50-years-old. That’s right; I have ofﬁcially completed ﬁve de-

Register to vote for special election DARKE COUNTY – The Darke County Board of Elections will be open July 5, regular hours of 8:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m., the last day to be registered in order to vote in the upcoming Special Election to be held on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016. The Special Election includes Mississinawa Local School District and an overlap with Mercer County, Tri-Star Career Compact Participating School Districts of Fort Recovery Local School District, Marion Local School District, Minster Local School District and St. Henry Consolidated Local School District. Registration forms are available at the Board ofﬁce, 300 Garst Ave., Greenville, the Darke County Courthouse Treasurer’s Ofﬁce,

any public library and the License Bureau on Wagner Avenue in Greenville. Questions should be directed to the Board of Elections during normal ofﬁce hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at (937) 548-1835. The Board urges those who wish to check on their status as a voter to call before the July 5 deadline. The Board also encourages anyone who has moved since they last voted and not changed their residence address with the Board, to do so before the registration deadline. Doing so is beneﬁcial to the voter and the Board of Elections so that all voter information is current and correct on Election Day.

DARKE COUNTY – Darke County Commissioners approved bids this past week for paving work to be completed in Arcanum and Greenville. A contract between commission and Ray Hensley Inc. was awarded June 13 in the amount of $103,965. A Community Development Block Grant for $40,000 was received for this project with the local share from the village of Arcanum totaling $63,965. On June 15, commission approved a contract with Walls Bros. Asphalt Co. for work to be completed on Sherman and Grant streets, which also includes

a $40,000 CDBG grant. The engineer’s estimate for this project was $86,500. Walls Bros. was the only bid received, coming in at $62,633.32.

State will help county award with MARCS system Commissioners paving contracts COLUMBUS — State Representative Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City) recently congratulated Darke County for being named a recipient of the Local Government Safety Capital Grant funds. Initiated by the Ohio House of Representatives and included in the state operating budget for ﬁscal years 2016 and 2017, these grants can be used to help fund public safety projects in local communities throughout Ohio. Local governments could apply for the grants for eligible projects, but the funding must be used for purchasing vehicles, equipment, facilities and/

or systems utilized by police, fire, and/or EMS providers to enhance public safety. “The state is helping local governments, in particular Darke County, in funding the much-needed fire and police protection,” said Rep. Huffman. The grant will be used to integrate to the MARCS communication system. The current structure is outdated and has become difficult to maintain, which is why the funding will be used to purchase a new communications tower. The Local Government Innovation Council administers the program.

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cades on this earth. What is my reward for achieving this milestone? I am now eligible to join AARP. I may wait a little longer before I actually join the organization. For goodness sake, my kids are still in school. I don’t want to make the other parents jealous when I whip out my AARP card to get my senior discount. You better believe I’m going to try to use that thing everywhere I go – even if they don’t honor it. “Mr. Berry you need to pay for your children’s book fees.” My response will be, “I have an AARP card. Do you offer a discount?” Standing in line at the concession stand at the school, “Do you offer senior discounts with an AARP card?” If I’m going to get older, which I have every intention of doing, I’m going to start taking advantage of the beneﬁts. However, I’m not going to live like I’m aging. At the age of forty-nine years, 11 months, 29 days and 22 hours I was riding the biggest, baddest, bumpiest, record-breaking wooden rollercoaster in the country. Guess what I did the day I turned 50. I rode that same rollercoaster. I will probably keep on riding that rollercoaster until my wife says we’re not getting season passes anymore. Age has changed one thing for me. When I was younger I could ride anything and be okay. As I’ve gotten older I’ve had to pass on riding rides that go roundand-round really fast. They make me nauseous.

Something was revealed to me on my birthday that I probably knew, but never wanted to own up to. My niece posted on my Facebook timeline a birthday greeting that said, “Happy birthday to my craziest uncle.” Within a few minutes somebody else replied to a comment I had made on a post for crocheted shorts and how great they would go with Crocs and socks. (That’s right. I said crocheted shorts. I didn’t invent them, but who in their right mind would turn down a wearable afghan.) This person said, “You sir, are weird.” I’ll wear the badge of being crazy and weird with honor. I have no complaints about my ﬁrst 50 years. My hair isn’t as red or as thick as it once was (it’s not even as red as it is in my byline picture) and I weigh more than I would like, but I wouldn’t want to be anyone else because I love who I am and who is in my life. If being weird and crazy is part of who I am, then don’t expect me to change in the next 50 years. My goal for the next 50 years is to smile more and make others smile more. I’m going to continue to laugh at myself and no doubt I will probably laugh at you. I want to be like the 100year old lady I interviewed many, many years ago. I was talking (loudly) to her in this nice nursing home and all of a sudden she stops talking to hock up a lugie. She didn’t wait for someone to give her a napkin. She spit it out on the ﬂoor. She’s my hero.

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family in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will follow in the Abbottsville Cemetery. There will be no public visitation. SMITH – Carl Dean Smith, 62, of Lewisburg, died Sunday, June 12, 2016. A funeral service was held Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Barnes Funeral

Home, Lewisburg. Interment is in Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Knox County, TN. WEYANT – Harold L. Weyant, 78, of Greenville, died Sunday, June 12, 2016. Memorial services were held Thursday, June 16, 2016 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville.

Parishes to operate summer produce stand

State Route 705 and U.S. 127, North Star. St. Maria’s Community Farm welcomes gardeners to donate fruits and vegetables from their The stand will be lo- orchards and gardens or cated on the corner of baked goods. The public is invited to come and offer donations for whatever they wish to take home. The produce stand will be open every SatDARKE COUNTY – The Catholic parishes of St. Nicholas in Osgood and St. Louis in North Star will be operating a produce stand for the beneﬁt of the poor.

Hein announces monthly common pleas court report

DARKE COUNTY – Jonathan P. Hein, Judge of the Darke County Court of Common Pleas, reported the following actions undertaken by the court for the month of May: * 19 new civil cases were filed or reopened; 41 civil cases completed; 125 total civil cases remain pending. * There were 22 new criminal (felony) cases filed; 15 criminal cases completed; 63 criminal cases remain pending. * Regarding domestic relations cases – 44 new cases or motions were filed or reopened; 51 cases on motions were completed. A total of 133 cases remain pending as of the end of May. For further information, contact Hein at 547-7325.

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pleasure in doing the things you normally enjoy 6. Diabetes. Starting at age 18, get a fasting blood glucose test annually. 7. Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Get screened once if you: • Were born between 1945 and 1965. • Have ever injected drugs. • Received a blood transfusion before 1992. 8. Lung cancer. Ask your doctor whether or not to be screened if you: • Are between 55 and 80. • Presently Smoker, or have smoked in the past. 9. Overweight and obesity. This is a test you can do yourself. Find your body mass index (BMI) by entering your weight and height into an online BMI calculator. Discuss with your doctor whether you are at increased risk for any other diseases. If so, you may need other tests. Be honest with your health care provider and me. Be sure to let us know what worries you—whether it’s your weight, alcohol use, or challenges with anxiety. Think of us as your partners in health. We can do a much better job of helping you if we fully understand your health challenges and concerns. Nothing herein constitutes medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, or is a substitute for professional advice. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other medical professional if you have questions or concerns about a medical condition.

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Open House for Fellers

Jerry and Linda Oler – 1966

Jerry and Linda Oler - present

Oler’s 50th anniversary NEW MADISON – Jerry and Linda Oler of New Madison will be celebrating their 5oth wedding anniversary on June 25. They were married on June 25, 1966 at Savona United Methodist Church. Jerry and Linda are the parents of two children, Chad (Rhonda) Oler of New Madison and Natalie (Chris) Long of Delaware, Ohio. They have four grandchildren, Will, Nick, Joe, and Catherine Long. They will be celebrating their anniversary with their family.

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GREENVILLE – An open house was held in honor of Peggy Fellers’ 80th birthday on June 18, 2016 at her home, 520 East Main St., Greenville, from 2-4 p.m. on the deck. She was born June 18, 1936 the daughter of the late Henry and Claribel (Shade) Fellers. She graduated in 1954 from Jackson High School (now Mississinawa Valley). Friends and relatives were invited to stop by during this time. Please omit gifts but she would appreciate cards.

Byerly graduates COLUMBUS – More than 300 graduating seniors including Tiffany Byerly of Greenville, will receive their high school diplomas as members of the Ohio Connections Academy Class of 2016. The graduating took part in the online charter school’s commencement ceremony at the Columbus Convention Center on May 29. The Class of 2016 marks the eighth graduating class for the state’s leading provider of high-quality virtual education for students in grades K–12. Ohio Connections Academy is a free, fully-online public school that students in grades K-12 attend from home.

PALESTINE – Visit the Liberty Township Fire Department, in Palestine, for their annual hog roast. It will be held on July 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy great food at reasonable prices, hand dipped ice cream and activities for children. Dine in or carryout available. Contact Christian Savage at 467-6990 with any questions.

BIBLE SCHOOL

West Milton Church of the Nazarene WEST MILTON – The West Milton Church of the Nazarene, 151 W. Baker Road, West Milton, will host its annual Vacation Bible School – Son Rock Kids Camp on July 11-15. The event will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Registration starts at 6 p.m.) Ages three through sixth grade are invited. There will be games, snacks, crafts and Dave’s Barrel Train. For Information, call 698-5782.

Card Shower for couple GREENVILLE – Help celebrate Don and Joyce Walter’s 60th anniversary on June 24. Send cards to 107 Hiawatha Drive, Greenville, Ohio 45331.

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GREENVILLE – Greg and Brenda Paul or Greenville are proud to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Kristin Paul, to Robert Prince, son of Audrey Babcock of Deposit, N.Y. Kristin is a 2010 graduate of Greenville High School and a 2014 graduate of Miami University. She is employed with Charles County Public Schools in Maryland, where she teaches seventh grade math. Her ﬁancé is a 2009 graduate of Deposit High School and a 2014 graduate of Utica College in New York. He also is employed with Charles County Public Schools where he teaches eighth grade math. The wedding will take place July 16 in Maryland.

Makombes coming to East Main Church GREENVILLE – On July 3, Theo and Brianna Makombe will be with East Main Church of Christ, 419 East Main St., Greenville. Makombe will be speaking during the 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School time in addition to sharing during the congregation’s “Praise Celebration” worship service at 10:30 a.m. The service will have the theme “True Life, True Liberty, True Happiness.” Makombe is a 1994 Rwandan genocide survivor, when one million people were killed in 100 days. In the district where he grew up, the population was predominately Tutsi before the genocide and because of that his area saw some of the greatest tragedy. Out of approximately 50,000 in this area, 300 survived. He is one of those 300. Makombe’s story of both loss and miracles includes his testimony that God brought him through horriﬁc events in His supernatural power. He tells how after the genocide he lived as the “living dead”, dead to the world, but somehow still alive. When he met God in 2000 he knew that his life would forever be devoted to Him. He shares his story in his book “The Race For Life: Memoirs of a Rwandan Genocide Survivor”. As a missionary with YWAM, Makombe met and married Bri, who was also serving with YWAM. They served in Rwanda and Scotland together until they moved to the United States in 2008; presently living in Greenville. In America their family grew and now with

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Relay for Life dinner

BRADFORD – Joan’s Kids Darke County Relay team will sponsor a chicken noodle dinner June 21 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Bradford Community Club. The meal will consist of chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw or applesauce, and roll. Carryout will be available.

Greenville couple to celebrate 50th anniversary

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four children God has released them to return to Rwanda in full time missions through “World Partners” as they attempt to reach the Eastern African region and beyond. During the service there will be a love offering to help the Makombes with their mission work. After the service, everyone is invited to enjoy a potluck fellowship meal. For more information, the church may be contacted at 547-1557.

Wright earns honors TOLEDO – Charlene Wright, of Greenville, a senior Medical Imaging student at Mercy College of Ohio was named to the honors list. To be named on the Honor’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.3 or higher and be enrolled for 6-11 credit hours.

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McClannans celebrate 60th anniversary NEW WESTON – Marvin and Loretta McClannan of New Weston are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married June 24, 1956, at Rose Hill EUB Church. They are the parents of two sons, Jerry (Colleen) McClannan of Greenville and Randy McClannan of New Weston. They have two grandchildren, Brett McClannan (Ali Leak) of Columbus and Alisa Myers (Troy) of Arcanum. The couple is celebrating their anniversary with their family.

GREENVILLE – Tom and Shirley Mowery of Greenville will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on July 2. They were married July 2, 1966, at the Greenville Church of the Brethren. The have two children, the late Derrick Mowery and Tonia Mowery Meade and her husband, Brian Meade. They also have two grandsons, Eli Hathaway and Lane Mowery.

Ladies Water Aerobics set ARCANUM – Ladies Water Aerobics began June 13 at the Arcanum Pool, 1 Pool Drive. Classes are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11-11:45 a.m. The gate will open at 10:30 a.m. and the fee can be paid at the time. For additional pool information, visit http:// villageofarcanum.com/ parks-recreation.php.

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Greenville couple married 65 years GREENVILLE – William E. and Gloria Hole Jr. will be celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on June 25 with family and friends with a dinner at Village Green. They were married June 24, 1951 at the First Congregational Christian Church in Greenville with the Rev. Frank Thomas ofﬁciating. Bill and Gloria were blessed with two children, a son, William Jeffrey Hole and a daughter, Julia Ann Kirk and husband, William Kirk, who have two sons, Grifﬁn Kirk and McGregor Kirk. After retirement, Bill and Gloria enjoyed spending more time at their cabins in Canada, traveling to different countries around the world and enjoying family and friends.

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Arcanum BOE ARCANUM – The Arcanum-Butler Local Board of Education will hold its Regular Board of Education Meeting on June 23, 7 p.m., in the Board of Education Ofﬁce.

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Health, Mind and Body

Eating for Wellness If you watch TV, read magazines or follow anyone on social media, you are bound to see or hear about some miracle diet or even the latest trend in losing or gaining weight. Shows like The Biggest Loser opened this subject up to American homes on a weekly basis. We now know that what is shown on television isn’t what is really going on behind the scenes. During my adult life, I have tried various diets, including the cabbage soup diet and the Atkins Diet. I have tried different pills and powders in the pursuit of the “secret” formula others have that makes them the size I wanted to be. Perhaps some of you reading this were (or are) the same. Reality is, the solution to health and wellness is not in a pill or powder. There are diet books and diets in magazines. There are people making a lot of money promoting this or that solution to help you achieve the “body of your dreams”. It is a multi-billion dollar industry that is unregulated. This month, I want to address old myths about food and diet that won’t die. If you want to get healthier by changing your diet, check with your doctor ﬁrst. There are some medications people are on that require food restrictions for very legitimate reasons. There are also some medical conditions that require speciﬁc diets. In addition, if you are try-

Diana Unger

Personal Trainer ing to lose weight, cutting calories too low is a great way to set yourself up for weight gain later. Remember that your diet is how you eat and drink regularly. It isn’t a temporary solution. The points addressed below come up frequently and the more people know the truth, the better we can prepare the younger generations to sort through the myths and false claims made about achieving wellness goals. Myth: You shouldn’t eat carbs (or food) after 8pm (or 6pm or any other time). Truth: There is no magic time that food needs to be cut off. The body does not have a switch that says “anything you eat from here until you wake up will be stored as fat.” Total calories in a day are the most important factor in managing how much extra is stored as fat, so if you like a late dinner and you haven’t eaten enough for the day to support your activities, go ahead and eat. Myth: You need to eat 6 meals (or 8 or whatever number) in a day to keep

your metabolism going. Truth: There is zero requirement to eat a certain number of meals in a day. The body does not know your plan to eat at a certain time of day or how many times to eat. If you like to eat smaller meals multiple times a day because it makes you feel better and reach your goals, go ahead. If you can only manage a few meals a day – that is ﬁne, too. At the end of the day, total calories for the day matter. Myth: If I eat “clean” (or raw or vegan or vegetarian or organic or whatever), I can eat whatever I want in any amount and will reach my goals. Truth: At the end of the day, total calories matter. Overeating can happen with non-junk food, for sure. And more and more studies are showing that deprivation (cutting out certain foods or food groups) and demonizing foods can actually be harmful. Unhealthy relationships with food set up all kinds of health and wellness problems. Myth: The body can only process 30 grams (or 20 or 40 or whatever) of protein at a time. Truth: There were a few limited studies that indicated varying amounts of protein at one meal were optimal for muscle gain. They were all over the board: one showed 30 grams, another showed 90 grams was optimal, etc. This weblink has more information and is an extremely reputable website for nutrition science, spe-

ciﬁcally about supplementation -https://examine. com/faq/how-much-protein-can-i-eat-in-one-sitting/. Basically, the right amount of protein to eat to meet your goals is different for different people depending on your current muscle mass, your activity level, your age, your gender, etc. Myth: A low carbohydrate diet is better than a low fat diet (or any diet). Truth: There are over 7 billion people on this planet. There is no one diet that is better than another for all the people. The best diets (meaning what you eat and drink in a day) are sustainable over time, they allow for a variety of many different foods, they don’t demonize foods, and they aren’t complicated. The reality is that there is no real secret to the best nutrition plan to achieve your goals. What tends to work for most people is simplifying. Simplifying doesn’t usually qualify for television shows or generate a lot of income, so it isn’t shown a lot in the media. It doesn’t require much (if any) supplementation. Protein, carbohydrates and fats are all part of the diet in some quantity. Different people need different amounts of each. And supplementation (like vitamins, minerals, etc.) really should be reviewed with your doctor. Oversupplementation can actually cause signiﬁcant medical issues in some people. If you aren’t sure what might work for you, check

Boost energy at the office Maintaining energy throughout the workday can sometimes be difficult. For busy professionals, compromised energy levels can be especially problematic, causing workers to fall behind and maybe even forcing them to work extra hours just to catch up. While infrequent days of low energy should not pose too great a threat, working professionals who routinely find their energy levels sagging by the end of the workday might want to take certain steps to boost their energy and ensure their productivity doesnÕt wane. • Make sure you’re getting enough sleep. Failing to get adequate sleep can have an adverse impact on your career. According to the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School, failure to get enough sleep, even for just one night, can impair a person’s ability to function by affecting his or her ability to focus and access high-level cognitive functions. A panel of experts from sleep, anatomy and physiology, as well as pediatrics, neurology, gerontology and gynecology convened by the National Sleep Foundation in 2015 recommended adults between the ages of 26 and 64 get between seven and nine hours of sleep per night. Make a concerted

effort to get more sleep if you’re falling short of those recommended guidelines. • Eat a productivityfriendly lunch. If afternoons are when your productivity really starts to drop off, it might be time to reconsider what you eat for lunch. The body, which converts the foods we eat into glucose that energizes our brains and promotes alertness, processes different types of foods differently. So the food you eat

for lunch may affect your energy levels for the rest of the day. For example, eating pasta provides a quick burst of energy because pasta releases glucose quickly. But that burst is often followed by a noticeable downturn in energy levels sparked by fading glucose levels that make it difﬁcult for the brain to focus. In contrast, fruits and vegetables aid in the production of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that

Did you know? The Internet has made it easier than ever before to access information quickly. But people who look to the Internet for answers to their medical questions may be doing themselves more harm than good. A 2013 study from the Pew Research Center found that one-third of study participants had gone online to diagnose a medical condition. While the Internet can be a valuable resource, self-diagnosing medical conditions can be dangerous, as the risk of misdiagnosing signs or symptoms is considerable. But misdiagnosis is not the only potential problem of relying on the Internet instead of certiﬁed physicians for medical advice. “Cyberchondria” is a term used to described the unfound-

ed escalation of concerns about certain symptoms a person might be experiencing. These unfounded concerns escalate as individuals search for and read information about their symptoms online. In fact, a 2008 Microsoft analysis of online search patterns found that one-third of the hundreds of thousands of people examined in the analysis tended to escalate their medical-related searches, potentially turning relatively minor medical conditions into something far worse, all without consulting a doctor. Men and women concerned about symptoms or medical problems should resist the temptation to self-diagnose online and should book an appointment with their physicians instead.

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helps the brain stay motivated and engaged. Including some fruits and vegetables in your lunch or snacks may just lead to a more productive workday. • Squeeze in a midday workout. Numerous studies have shown the many beneﬁts to daily exercise, but professionals may not know that exercise can help improve their productivity at the ofﬁce. A 2005 study from researchers at the then-named Leeds Metropolitan University in England asked 200 workers to answer questions regarding their productivity on days when they exercised at lunchtime and days when they did not exercise. Sixty percent said their job performance, including their ability to meet deadlines and manage their time, improved by a considerable amount on the days when they exercised. • Limit caffeine consumption. According to the Mayo Clinic, consuming more than 500 to 600 milligrams of caffeine per day can contribute to insomnia and lead to feelings of nervousness, restlessness and irritability, among others. While that afternoon cup of coffee might provide an immediate jolt, it could be contributing to sleeping problems that will affect your productivity in the days to come.

Tips! - Enjoy!

This month, I want to share some tips to get the most out of the money you spend on fresh produce. For bananas too ripe to eat: peel them and break in half. Place in freezer bag, label with the date and place in the freezer. Use thawed for banana bread, or half a frozen banana for sweetness and to replace ice in a homemade smoothie. When berries are on sale: buy enough for eating the next week and some to freeze. Wash them and allow them to dry. Place in a freezer bag, label with the date and place in the freezer. Use thawed in recipes or frozen in smoothies. If you have extra whole tomatoes: wash them and allow them to dry. Cut out the stem. Place whole tomatoes in a square or circular baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer overnight. Remove the frozen tomatoes from the dish and place in a labeled freezer bag for use in recipes later. When you thaw them, the skin falls away on its own.

with a registered dietician. Thinking about it as eating healthier takes the “dieting” aspect out. It’s about eating in a way that works for you for long periods of time so you can do the things that you enjoy. My hope is that this month’s article helps you to sort through some of the TV/internet sensationalism so that you can just get started on making some easy changes that help you reach your goals. You can’t go wrong in reducing alcohol and sugared drink consumption (like soda pop and juices), eat a variety of

fruits and vegetables, limit the amount of treats in a day, eat enough lean proteins, and get enough ﬁber each day. This can happen with real food and is usually less expensive than pills, powders, and books that promise the world if you only agree to spend some of your valuable money. Diana Unger is a certiﬁed personal trainer located in Darke County, Ohio. Follow her on Facebook at Warrior Strength Workouts, on Twitter at workoutwarriors and on Instagram at warrior strength workouts.

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Wayne HealthCare reminded of patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; perspective BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Are doctors, nurses, administration personnel, staff members and volunteers saying the right things when you walk into Wayne HealthCare? Colleen Sweeney, of Sweeney Healthcare Enterprises, said one wrong statement, no matter how innocent, can have a huge impact on a patient, their family and friends. Sweeney was invited to speak to all Wayne HealthCare employees and reminded them their

words make a difference. Sweeney admits most of what she presents to the healthcare ďŹ eld is common sense, but people sometimes need to be reminded of what to say and do when working with a patient. She encouraged the staff to follow the acronym AIDET. Acknowledge the patient. Make eye contact, give them a smile and give them a friendly greeting. Use the manners you were taught as a child. Introduce yourself. Let the patient know who you are, what department you are from and your pur-

Colleen Sweeney, of Sweeney Healthcare Enterprises, speaks to staff at Wayne HealthCare.

pose. Duration â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Explain the length of the procedure or how long they can expect to wait before getting results. Explain the test or procedure so the patient can understand. Finally, thank the patient for choosing Wayne HealthCare and thank them for the patience. Sweeney used two exercises to demonstrate that while we think we are following AIDET, there is room for improvement. In the ďŹ rst exercise, participants were given a card and were given the task of following AIDET when asking a question. After two minutes Sweeney yelled â&#x20AC;&#x153;freeze.â&#x20AC;? Her ďŹ rst question was â&#x20AC;&#x153;What was the color of the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes you just met?â&#x20AC;? The room fell silent as participants quickly looked back at each other to determine eye color. She stressed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t caring for patients if we arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t caring about patients.â&#x20AC;? Participants were then given another card and told to explain the object

on the card as if the other person had been sleeping for 250 years. Some of the objects were microwave, computer, Velcro, magic marker, and trafďŹ c light. While most people today know what these objects are, explaining them to someone who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even know what electricity is can be challenging. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no different when explaining medical terms to someone who has limited knowledge of anatomy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We blurt out what makes sense to us,â&#x20AC;? Sweeney said. She encouraged the Wayne HealthCare staff to work harder to ensure their patients understand all aspects of their visit. Angie Lakes, a member of the management team that brought Sweeney to Greenville, believes her message is important for the Wayne HealthCare staff to hear. Sweeney spoke at the hospital a year ago and the reminder she gave then seemed to have an impact as they have seen an improvement in their satisfaction rating. Lakes added our staff

BRC holds Longest Day activities GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Brethren Retirement Community will once again be participating in an event sponsored by the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association called The Longest Day, which takes place on the summer solstice-the annual day with the most daylight hours. On The Longest Day, teams around the world come together to honor the strength, passion, and endurance of those facing Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with a day of activity. Brethren Retirement Community will celebrate on June 22 from sunrise, 6:09 a.m. to sunset, 9:09

p.m., and will raise funds and awareness to advance the efforts of the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association. The day will be ďŹ lled with numerous activities that all are invited to attend, but will feature walkers around our beautiful pond for the 16 hour, day-long event. Residents, their families, staff, and the greater community are invited to join in the walking. They are also in need of volunteers to help push wheelchairs around the pond so all who want to participate can join in on the fun. Walkers can walk all or

part of the day and will be able to see the luminaries surrounding the pond that will be purchased in honor of or in memory of a loved one. The luminaries will be lit at sunset during a special ceremony with guest speaker, Eric VanVlymen, executive director of the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association, with all the names being read at that time. In 2015, we had 113 walkers/runners who walked 245.01 miles. This event generated $1,815 for the Miami Valley Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association. Our Longest Day honors

those living with dementia and their caregivers. It is important to remember this long, busy day is what their lives are like day after day. This event not only raises awareness that Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease is a mind-robbing condition, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Longest Dayâ&#x20AC;? honors both groups for their stamina and endurance as this devastating disease, with no cure, progresses. Join them for this very special event. If you are interested in purchasing a luminary or participating in the event, call 547-7655 for more information.

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French National Coach instructs Arcanum girls GAYLEN BLOSSER

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ARCANUM – The girls basketball camp had a former French Team Women’s Basketball Coach, Alain Boureaud leading the camp for a day. Three girls from France traveled with Boureaud to the U.S. to participate in American basketball making their way to Arcanum through Lady Trojan Elle Siculan. “It’s a good experience for my girls to discover another country and a different practice,” said Coach Boureaud. “I know Elle

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Siculan in a camp in Dayton, UD camp and we stay in contact. My daughter stay in contact and it is good to visit you now.” “It’s been an awesome experience,” said Arcanum basketball coach Matt Grote. “I didn’t realize just how experienced he was until he got here and talked to him a little bit. A great guy… a lot of basketball knowledge. Awesome what he is sharing with us.” Boureaud was on the bench when France and the United States women’s basketball teams met in the Olympic games that included U.S. player Diana Taurasi. Coach Boureaud opened the Lady Trojans’ practice teaching the young girls they can practice at home when a hoop is not available. “They can make many things and dribble,” said Boureaud. “It’s important. Coach Grote give me this morning practice and I

try to learn little things for each girl.” Soccer is the No. 1 sport in France but basketball is also popular in the country. “Basketball is an important game,” Boureaud stated. “Soccer is the ﬁrst game but basketball, we have a very good boys team now with Tony Parker playing with San Antonio Spurs.” “Many French player play in the NBA,” added Boureaud. “I think girls team at this time they probably go farther,” Boureaud said. “They play Olympic games too, so the two teams will be in the Olympic games… so basketball is important in France.” While boys basketball is doing very well in France, girls basketball is also doing well but has a ways to go. “We have many people from the islands,” Boureaud stated. “We have tradition of athletics that… not like USA. USA is fan-

tastic… example Diana Taurasi and the others are so beautiful players and we try to make the same.” “He was on the bench in the Olympics when they played the U.S.,” said Grote. “He said how awesome Diana Taurasi was when she was young even.” While in the area, the three French lady basketball players stayed at the Siculan home in Arcanum. “We are very close,” said Ellie Siculan. “We had a lot of great laughs. I taught them how to play a few board games. They taught me… they brought a card game over. “It was a great experience.” “He’s great,” Elle said of Coach Boureaud. “I am real excited.” Though miles apart, the ladies stay in touch at Facebook messenger, Shapchat and Instagram. “We look through pictures and that is basically how we are going to do it,” said Siculan.

(L-R) Arcanum Coach Matt Grote, French National Coach Alain Boureaud, Marie Daurces (France), Charlotte Besaucele (France), Eva Siculan (Arcanum), Manon Boureaud (France) and Elle Siculan (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Coach Boureaud helps Page Burrell with proper shooting technique (Gaylen Blosser photo)

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Dennis Erb Jr claims the $100,000 check in Late Model Dream victory at Eldora (Gaylen Blosser photo)

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ROSSBURG – Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, Ill. took the checkered flag driving his way to victory lane in the 22 Annual Dirt Late Model Dream Race taking home a cool $100,000 check in the Major Eldora Speedway race. “It means a lot,” Erb told the Early Bird of winning a major race at Eldora. “I’ve been coming here for a long time. Came to the first dream and trying to make it and here I am… here in the winner’s circle.” “It’s been a long time coming,” Erb continued. “Had a lot of runs here. This is a special place and I always enjoy racing here. Have had a good time. Have won some races here in the past and some “B” shows, but to come here… I’ve been close at these big ones and finally to get it done – words just can’t explain it.” The 43-year old Erb battled his way back three times to reach victory lane regaining the lead for the final time with 11 laps remaining in the 100 lap event while surviving a lastsecond yellow flag giving the state of Illinois its first major-race Dirt Late Model

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Josh Richards told the Early Bird. “This is what dirt late model racing is. Coming here is a whole nother level.” Erb took the checkered flag crossing the finish line in his blue No. 28 Late Model 1.120 seconds ahead of Richards who led a racehigh 41 laps. “I was like man, I got the lead there and I led that that thing there at the end and I thought… I can’t lose it now,” Erb stated. “I just thank God that we were able to get it done.” Starting 17th, Mc Dowell the 2014 Dirt Late Model Dream winner from Chickamauga, Ga. finished third while last year’s winner Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, Ga battled back to finish fourth. Don O’Neal from Martinsville, Ind. rounded out the top five finishers improving 16 positions in the race.

ARCANUM – Greenville got a look at the 2017 Wave varsity basketball team in a four-team summer scrimmage along with Arcanum, Piqua and Troy Christian. Under the direction of interim coach Scott Lind, Greenville’s 2016 assistant varsity boys basketball coach, the team came away with three wins on the day to go 3-0 on the Trojans’ home court. “For being our ﬁrst summer games, we played pretty well,” said Lind. “We came out strong. Isaiah (Gable), Devin (Hendrix) and Aaron (Rich) played really good.” Missing from the action was Wave incoming senior Peter Pandy due to prior commitments. “Peter Pandy plays baseball too,” said Lind. Returning starters Isaiah Gable, Aaron Rich and Devin Hendrix were in the lineup along with retuning spot varsity starters Trae Wood and Braden Russell. Noah Walker, Jordan Preston and Noah VanHorn also saw varsity playing time in the three games played. “This was the ﬁrst time I have seen Braden Russell this year,” Lind said.

Greenville’s Isaiah Gable puts down a dunk in summer scrimmage game (Gaylen Blosser photo)

“He has football camp and work. We actually jelled pretty well together today.” Gable threw down several dunks on the day off impressive Green Wave fast breaks. “Very happy,” Lind said. “We’ve had the main core group of kids showing up to open gym.”

Scott Lind breaks scrimmage huddle at Arcanum (Gaylen Blosser photo)

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GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Each June kids form Darke County and surrounding areas are invited to participate in the Matt Light AllConference Football Camp. The camp is free and teaches kids the fundamentals of the game of football while building friendships and self-esteem. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is always a special time,â&#x20AC;? said Greenville Alum and former New England Patriots three-time Super Bowl Champion Matt Light. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really special. We have 185 kids that are here to have a great time and take a lot home with them in preparation for their seasonâ&#x20AC;Ś be able to interact with a lot of other kids over the county and beyond.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is something he (Light) is very passionate

about,â&#x20AC;? said Light Foundation Programs Director Nick Schuckman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Giving back to kids and helping them better themselves and their futures in football. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something he never misses and comes back every year for.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a rich tradition here and it begins with things like this,â&#x20AC;? said Light. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These camps and the parents making an effort to bring them outâ&#x20AC;Ś it all leads to the kids that go to junior high and high school and be able to compete at a high level.â&#x20AC;? Kids from Mercer, Auglaize, Montgomery and Miami Counties joined Darke County athletes as well as participants from farther distances including the Columbus area, Bellefontaine and many points in Indiana.

Preston Shuster traveled from Safety Harbor, Florida to participate in the two-day camp run by his grandfather, Coach Larry Masters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very proud of the work that Larry Masters puts into this thing,â&#x20AC;? Light stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;his wife Sherry, his daughter Page.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The thing about the Mastersâ&#x20AC;Ś this thing that began many moons ago, is he has his grandson out here and he is eligible to be an actual camper for the ďŹ rst timeâ&#x20AC;Ś so Preston is out here,â&#x20AC;? Light said with a smile. Campers receive valuable instruction from area high school coaches, current and former college football players and the always visible 11-year New England Patriot Matt Light, who protected Tom Bradyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blind side from his right

Arcanum alum talks football BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

COVINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Arcanum alum and former Trojans running back Ty Cates takes over the Covington Buccs head football coaching jobâ&#x20AC;Ś a program steeped in rich tradition and success. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very excited,â&#x20AC;? said Cates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just want to embrace the traditionâ&#x20AC;Ś continue it. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we are going to work hard to do.â&#x20AC;? Cates leaves Twin Valley South, a program he coached to a 2015 winning record including a 34-30 win over the Covington Buccs, the team the young coach now takes his coaching experience to for the upcoming 2016 season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say enough about the tradition that is there,â&#x20AC;? said Cates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have been to state, they have been in the playoffs the last 11 years, many-many conference championships, great tradition, great program.â&#x20AC;? Cates takes over the top

football coaching spot as Dave Miller moves on to coach football at Kettering Fairmont after nine years as the Buccaneersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; head football coach were he compiled an 86-20 winning record. Miller led the Buccs to the state playoffs in each of his nine seasons while winning six league championships. Five of Coach Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teams ďŹ nished with perfect 10-0 regular seasons â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including a stretch of 43 straight games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coach Miller did a great job,â&#x20AC;? stated Cates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stepping in some big shoes to ďŹ ll over there.â&#x20AC;? Covingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich winning tradition boasts 29 league championships, 16 playoff appearances in the last 17 years, 2 state championships and a state runner-up team. Cates was a four-year a member of the Arcanum football team toting the football for some very successful Trojans teams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I played with a great group of guys,â&#x20AC;? Cates said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We made the playoffs two

Buccaneers head football coach Ty Cates gives instructions to campers at Recent Matt Light Football Camp in Greenville (Gaylen Blosser photo)

of the four years. Worst record was 8-2. I thought we did pretty well.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Played for a great head coach,â&#x20AC;? continued Cates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coach Schondelmyer (TriVillage head football coach) that I use a lot of stuff that he coached me in in my career.â&#x20AC;? Looking to the 2016 season, Coach Cates is pleased with the turnout of Covington players for the upcoming season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have close to 50 kidsâ&#x20AC;? Cates said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a really big freshman class. The kids are excited.â&#x20AC;?

Sign up for Darke Co. Throws Camp DARKE COUNTY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The coaches of the Arcanum and Franklin Monroe track throws programs invite track and ďŹ eld throwers to join them for two weeks of drills, technique work and lots of throwing. They will train in both shot put and discus, and time permitting, may do some introduction to the hammer throw. Session 1, June 20-24, will feature shot put skills and technique. It will be held Monday through Friday, 5-6:30 p.m., at Franklin Monroe High School (behind the school in between the track and base-

ball ďŹ eld). Session 2, June 27-July 1, features discus skills and technique. It will be held Monday through Friday, 5-6:30 p.m. at Arcanum High School (located in front of the main entrance to the football ďŹ eld). Coaching will be provided by Coach Theo Whitaker from Arcanum and Coach Rick Ingold from Franklin Monroe. Both coaches have state qualiďŹ ers this year. Athletes should bring a throwing implement for each designated session. Some implements will be provided. If you have throwing shoes, bring those along

as well. Also, bring water or sports drink. The cost for both sessions is $40 or $25 for individual sessions. Daily enrollment is $5. All fees will be paid upon arrival on the ďŹ rst day. Please make checks payable to Franklin Monroe Schools. For anyone registering for a week or more, your registration fee will include a towel with the camp logo. Registration is available by email to Coach Rick Ingold, rick_ingold@darke. k12.oh.us no later than June 17. Include your name, school and coach, grade level, and session preference.

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guard position beginning in 2001. Coaches from Greenville, Ansonia, Arcanum, Bradford, Mississinawa-Valley, Tri-Village, Covington, Miami East and others made up the ďŹ rst-class coaching staff with former Greenville and Arcanum head football coach Larry Masters at the helm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great camp,â&#x20AC;? said Greenville head football coach Aaron Shaffer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great opportunity to get our group of kids together.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an opportunity to get to know some of the young guys around town and sit around and talk to some of the area coaches,â&#x20AC;? added Shaffer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;An opportunity for all of us to grow in football and to Matt and Larry, Nick and Brianâ&#x20AC;Ś they all do a great job with

this camp. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really neat to have this many kids out here getting after the sport that we all love.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had another great year,â&#x20AC;? said camp director Larry Masters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pleased with how it went.â&#x20AC;?

Murphy will focus on Olympics BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

AKRON, Ohio â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Darke County native, Clayton Murphy has excelled to not only a NCAA track & ďŹ eld champion, but he recently announced to forego his senior year and turn pro. The 2013 Tri-Village graduate won the 1500-meter title at last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NCAA Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Ore. He now plans to train for the July Olympic Trials in hopes to qualify for the 2016 summer games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With a time of 3:36.38 at Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1500-meter race, Murphy set a new school record and recorded the fastest NCAA Championship time since 1987, according to the University of Akron athletics website at www. gozips.com. The 21-year-old has had a big career with the Akron Zips over the last three years. He not only claimed the NCAA Track & Field Championship for the 1500 meter, he also won the 800meter at the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championship in March and a gold medal for the event at the 2015 Pan Am Games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clayton has done so much for our program,â&#x20AC;? said Akron Track & Field Head Coach Dennis Mitchell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has done it all as a collegiate athlete and has been a big part of many of

the landmark accomplishments of this program over the last few years. He is very deserving of being rewarded for his exceptional efforts and skill. We wish him good luck as he takes his career to the highest levels in this sport.â&#x20AC;? According to the university website, Murphy will continue work towards completing his degree this year while training at the University of Akron in preparation for upcoming Olympic Trials. He will be represented professionally by the Doyle Management Group. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Turning professional was a very tough decision I made following the NCAA Championships,â&#x20AC;? Murphy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I decided to take the next step in my running career because I feel I am ready to compete against some of the best in the world in every race.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The big goal is the qualify for the Olympic team. Making that team would be huge and will be a challenge for sure,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Racing against the best in America is tough and I have to be on my â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; game to qualify! â&#x20AC;? In his ďŹ rst professional race on Sunday, June 12, Murphy narrowly missed achieving the Olympic standard (3:36.20) in the 1,500 meters, winning at the Portland Track Festival in a time of 3:36.23, just three onehundredths of a second shy

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of the automatic Olympic mark. Murphy has already achieved the qualifying standard in the 800 meter for the Olympic Trials, which will be held July 1-10 in Eugene, Ore. He may choose to pursue the 1500meter standard prior to the opening of Olympic Trials in order to compete for a berth in one or both of the events. Murphy told The Early Bird that he contributes his success to hard work, patience, good health and a great support staff â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from his parents, girlfriend, coach and massage therapists. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone always supports me and is there if I need anything,â&#x20AC;? concluded Murphy. View Claytonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s achievements with the University of Akron at www.gozips.com/ sports/track/2015-16/bios/ murphy_clayton_jj1b.

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Greenville couple celebrates a decade of racing events BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Sparked by passion for racing, Roger and Christina Bowersock of Greenville started Rocketship Sports Management 10 years ago as a way to organize and promote events for cycling and running enthusiasts alike. Since starting on their race hosting adventure, the Bowersocks have organized numerous individual and annual races in various communities around the state of Ohio and even into Kentucky and Indiana. “It is fun meeting new people at each event. The friends we have made along the way makes it all worth it,” said the Roger Bowersock. “It is stressful, making sure everything is in order for the day of the event, but we are very passionate about what we do and that is why we continue to do it.” Most would assume they make a ton of money from these events, but nothing is further from the truth. Just like themselves, the Bowersocks rely on volunteers to help with every aspect of the events they organize. At the end of the day, they told The Early Bird “they are just lucky to break even”. Registration fees from the participants usually goes to help out the community or site in which the event is held. “We don’t do this for the money,” Christina Bower-

Christina and Roger Bowersock. (Clinton Randall photo)

sock noted. “We may do things a little different or not at all if our livelihood depended on it, but thankfully it does not.” For example, the 2nd annual Shawshank Hustle 7K run was held last weekend at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio. Following the race, Rocketship Sports Management was able to present a check to the Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society to help maintain the historic prison site. “The Mansfield/Richland County Convention & Visitors Bureau is delighted to work with Roger and Christina Bowersock,” said Group Tour Director Jodie Snavely. “They are true experts at creating race events and they sincerely care about offering partici-

pants the full Shawshank experience!” The couple has also been involved as managers of Team Colavita-Fine Cooking pro cycling team since 2007. Their responsibilities included organizing the sponsorships of the womens professional team and managing the regional team program with 12 amateur racing clubs around the country. As time went by the Bowersocks found themselves overwhelmed with too many events and decided to slow it down and focus on just a few annual events…the Tour de Donut, Shawshank Hustle and the World Bicycle Relief Challenge at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. They will continue to loan equipment, guidance, marketing

support and even some event creation…working with the organizers to help the event be the best it can. Sept. 10 will mark the 10th year of the nationally-recognized cycling event, the Tour de Donut, which has become by far the largest cycling event in the region. The event attracts thousands to Darke County from all over the country. “The Tour de Donut has been a huge draw for Darke County, and attracts thousands of riders and spectators every year. Unique events like that really make our county stand out, and the Bowersocks should be proud of the success they’ve had in growing it to where it is today,” stated Matt Staugler, Executive Director of the Darke County Visitors Bureau. “We’ve supported the event with our Darke County Visitors Bureau Tourism Grant in the past and are happy to be involved with it.” In 2014, Roger was ﬁnally given the shot to create an event in his hometown – the Grand Lakes Marathon. Over 2,000 runners participated in the very ﬁrst year of the race. After organizing the event for two years, he and Christina decided to sell it to the Piqua-based organization Can’t Stop Running. This would ensure the event would continue to be held, but the Bowersocks could remove themselves from

the hassle of organizing. “We could not do this without the dedication from our friends that help out with volunteering,” the Bowersocks added. “People don’t realize how timeconsuming and expensive each event is, so without their help and donations we could not do it!” “After 10 years of doing this, our desire is to have

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of Darke County, Inc. and it’s annual Festival of Races which brings in many out-of-town people and helps promote the community as a whole. Pierri is also spearheading the new Splash Pad project that will enhance the downtown Greenville area. Winning the 2016 Citizen of the Year was local attorney John Marchal, Sr. “Known for his love of cigars, Mr. Marchal has been a strong advocate for Darke County for many years and continues to add to the continuing growth of the community.” He was presented the award from last year’s recipient, Dave Knapp. In a tearful introduction by Chamber President Sharon Deschambeau, the Darke County Chamber of Commerce selected a very deserving

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GREENVILLE – After launching in Sept. 2015, Rapid Fired Pizza already has four locations in the Miami Valley and has plans to expand into a number more Ohio cities in the near future. The popular custom pizza restaurant looks to open a Greenville location by the end of the 2016…if all goes as planned. According to cofounder Kelly Gray, the franchise has already agreed to open in the available space at 1487 Wagner Ave. – next to Buffalo Wild Wings. Gray told The Early Bird the space will be shared with another tenant once the deal is complete with the landlord. “Once a deal is reached and construction is complete to divide the space, we will be ready to open our doors,” Gray stated. “We deﬁnitely hope to be open by the end of the year…or the beginning of 2017 at the latest.” Rapid Fired Pizza specializes in personal size pizzas – offering a 9″ pan and a 11″ thin crust – and unlike most traditional pizza places, the customer gets to request toppings as they move down the topping line. The concept was taken from co-founder Ray Wiley, who is also a co-founder of Hot Head Burritos. Like the popular burrito and bowl franchise, Rapid Fired Pizza is a dine-in or carry-out only restaurant. It features eight different sauces and cheeses for the customer to choose from.

Online orders are available for anyone wishing to bypass the line to pick up their food. “We are very excited to open the Greenville location. Hot Head Burritos has really done well there and I just know this will as well,” Gray added. “We love the large, small town areas like Greenville. We want to offer something different for the community.” The pizza franchise prides itself on how “Amazingly Fast” each pizza is ready to eat after the customer has chosen their toppings. Rapid Fired Pizza states your pizza will be ready to eat in just 180 seconds after your order is completed. “We have a special technology oven that has the pizza done in just 180 seconds,” Gray explained. “By the time the customer pays and gets their drink, their order is ready to eat!” In addition to craft pizza, Rapid Fired Pizza’s menu also offers craft salads and desserts. Since a beer license probably won’t be available, Gray noted they plan to also offer wine and hard cider at the store for anyone wishing to have an alcoholic beverage while they dine. The Greenville location is just one of several the franchise has in the works…they plan to expand into Cincinnati, Columbus, Lima and Springfield…just to name a few. Get more information about Rapid Fired Pizza at rapidfiredpizza.com and like them on Facebook at facebook.com/rapidfiredpizza.

Former nurse charged with stealing hospital narcotics CLINTON RANDALL

STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – A former nurse has been charged following a narcotics theft investigation by Wayne HealthCare in Greenville, where she was employed for nearly a year. Elisabeth D. Long, 26, of West Manchester was arrested May 28 following a complaint by the hospital suspecting the registered nurse of stealing the narcotics while on duty. Long is accused of taking unauthorized amounts of several types of drugs that are normally administered to patients for pain relief. The stolen narcotics in question included Oxycodone, Lorazepam, Hydromorphone and Diazepam.

Long has been charged with Theft of Drugs (F4). She appeared in court on June 1, where she was given an own recognizance (OR) bond – pending an indictment by a Grand Jury. Additional charges are possible, according to the Prosecutor’s Office. Long previously worked as an EMT in Preble County, where she has been on leave for almost a year. According to the Human Resource Department at Wayne HealthCare, Long was terminated the day of her arrest and both the Ohio Board of Nursing and of Pharmacy were notified about the circumstances surrounding her being fired from the hospital. As currently charged, Long could face a maximum of 18 months behind bars if convicted.

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VERSAILLES – Crowned the 65th Miss Chick on Saturday during Versailles Poultry Days, Alyssa Morgan says she’s “beyond excited and ready for the opportunity” to represent her community. “I can’t wait to experience the year with them,” Morgan said of working with her runners-up – Megan VanSkyock and Maggie Hedrick. The Miss Chick pageant featured 10 young ladies with the preliminary judging taking place June 10. The ﬁnal judging was held June 11, with the 10 contestants taking the stage to introduce themselves and answer questions posed by master of ceremonies Keith Rawlins, artistic director of the Darke County Center for the Arts. Morgan, a 2016 graduate of Versailles High School, was sponsored in the Miss Chick contest by Rocking M Horse Farm. She will be attending the University of Cincinnati this fall to major in high school

mathematics education. Morgan was active in the National Honor Society and FCCLA and served this past school year as vice president of the Versailles FFA. With the National Honor Society, Morgan said she helped plan blood drives and is always happy to get a call telling her the blood she personally donated “was used to save a life.” Morgan, the daughter of Aaron and Stephan Morgan said her favorite part of Poultry Days were the lemon shakeups and spending time with family and friends. First runner-up Megan VanSkyock, daughter of Shaun and Amy VanSyock, was sponsored by Brown’s Sweet Shop, where she also works. “I’m so excited not only to be with these ladies (Morgan and Hedrick), but also to represent Versailles and be a role model for the younger ladies, to set an example of always being yourself,” VanSkyock said. The 2016 Versailles High School Valedictorian, VanSkyock will be attending Ball State Honor College this fall

The crowning of the 65th Miss Chick took place June 11 at Versailles Poultry Days. The 2016 Miss Chick is Alyssa Morgan, with Megan VanSkyock as ﬁrst runner-up and Maggie Hedrick as second runner-up. All three are from Versailles. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

to study elementary education. She was active in Encore, was treasurer of the NHS and served with the St. Denis youth program and choir. Second runner-up Maggie Hedrick, daughter of Kevin and Lisa Hedrick, was sponsored by Dr. Stephanie Sommer, DDS of Versailles Dental, where Hedrick is employed. A senior at Versailles, Hedrick plans to become a physician’s assistant “because I have a passion to help people and it seems like it will be fun and keep me on my toes.” At Versailles, Hedrick is active in the color guard for march-

ing band and the bowling team. Also competing for the title of 2016 Miss Chick were Kayla Bruns, daughter of Brad and Lil Bruns; Shelby Winner, daughter of Eric and Jill Winner; Meladi Brewer, daughter of James and Tracy Brewer; Presley Oda, daughter of Thomas and Shelly Todd; Lily George, daughter of Bernie and Heidi May; Brianne Buzard, daughter of Edwin Buzard and Mary Buckingham; and Megan Marchal, daughter of Mark and Elaine Marchal. For more comments from the Poultry Days court, visit www.bluebagmedia.com.

Dancing for fun, conﬁdence and discipline SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – After almost a year in the making, 200 dancers took the stage this week at Memorial Hall in Greenville for “Great Songs From Great Shows.” Dancing to a variety of tunes from movies, musicals and television, students from Barbara Rethlake’s Dance Studio in Greenville participated in the 2016 revue. Mother-daughter duo Tiffany and Shyanne Byers are two of 48 dancers in the special number by parents and kids. This year’s parent number was extra special for Tiffany. Shyanne, a 2016 Greenville High School grad will be off to the Navy in July. But this isn’t the ﬁrst time the Byers have participated in Rethlake’s special parent/child dance. Older daughter Makayla also was a Rethlake student. “We all three danced together the last year Makayla was in dance,” Tiffany said. “All three of us. It’s fun. I enjoy the company of the other moms and the kids.” The 2016 parent dance, just one of many features of a Rethlake production, also included one dad. The group danced to the hit You and Me and the Beat, from Disney’s Liv and Maddie television show. Parent/child dancers come up with their own costumes for the production, said Shyanne,

“Great Songs From Great Shows,” the 2016 Spring Revue featuring 200 students from Barbara Rethlake’s Dance Studio in Greenville was held at Memorial Hall. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

explaining that since she’s going to be leaving soon, she and her mom purchased shirts with anchors from Rue 21, adding sparkly jackets. Shyanne, 18, was enrolled in the ROTC program at GHS, as well as the Med Tech program. She will be off to boot camp in Chicago, then will head to Houston, Texas where she will study in the medical corps program. At GHS, she was active in soccer as well as some work with the ROTC Color Guard. For 11 years, she took a variety of dance from Rethlake, including tap, ballet, jazz and acrobat. Shyanne said her dance experience will be a plus in the Navy. “Barbara demands perfection, as any good teacher would and makes us all feel welcome.” Being a dancer will be useful as she begins her new career, Shyanne believes. “I think it applies because it teaches conﬁdence in yourself.” The 2016 revue was Rethlake’s 38th production in Greenville. She started dance at age 2

1/2 at a Dayton-area studio. She began her career as a teacher at age 16, taking on some of her teacher’s classes. Moving to Greenville in 1977 with her husband, Paul, Rethlake opened her own studio about a year later. Dancing, Rethlake said, teaches young children discipline and conﬁdence. “It’s a lot different from sports because it is an art,” Rethlake said. “Students learn coordination, body awareness, balance and how to handle their body.” During a dance workshop Rethlake once attended, she said the instructor referred to dance lessons as “life lessons.” Rethlake says she spends a majority of lesson time working on technique with her students “because it’s what’s important and what makes them improve.” Lessons begin in September with students learning dance steps and technique. By December, Rethlake will introduce the numbers

they will be performing at the June recital. When students return after Christmas break, they are ready to get down to business learning their routines. Choosing music and themes for each recital is an on-going process, Rethlake explains. “I listen to songs on the radio, then jot them down in a little notebook if I think they will work,” she said. “It gets harder and harder since songs aren’t what they used to be.” Rethlake also chooses to use some “tried and true songs that work with the kids,” trying not to be repetitive year after year. Most young students begin dance around age 3, Rethlake said, noting that she teaches adults as well. Rethlake’s daughter, Chris Seger also is an instructor at the dance studio. Besides the parent/ child dance, the 2016 revue production included a River Dance number, Disco and ballet students performing en pointe.

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Pictured Mike Snyder, YFC Golf Committee; Dave Keiser, YFC Golf Committee; Jody Flommersfeld, YFC Golf Committee and board member; Dave Knapp, owner, Dave Knapp Ford; Neal Crawford, executive director of Youth for Christ; and Tim Pollitz, YFC Campus Life Ministry Staff.

Dave Knapp offers car at YFC outing GREENVILLE – For each of the past 24 summers, Dave Knapp Ford has agreed to donate a new car to the participant lucky enough to hit a hole-in-one on the designated hole at the Youth for Christ of the Miami Valley Golf Classic. A Ford Focus will be offered. June 22 is the date for the Youth for Christ outing, which will take place at White Springs Golf Club. In addition to the possibility of a new car, there will be prizes for several golfing contests and many wonderful door prizes. Golfers in the YFC Classic have their choice of “paying to play” or collecting pledges to more significantly help area teens. This year’s top four fundraisers will choose between a golf trip at the Hueston Woods State Park Resort, two very nice golf clubs, a “Fitbit” fitness band, and a $100 Ace gift card. Great food is served non-stop throughout the day. This also means that golfers aren’t asked to stay for a long program after the end of play.

Everyone who “goes the extra mile” for YFC will receive special treatment that makes their play a day to remember. While a team can register for as little as $350 and an individual can play for $100, those wanting to help even more can sign up for a “Gold Class Upgrade.” Those with a Gold Class Upgrade are entitled to everything received by other golfers, but will also receive a tournament golf shirt and exclusive amenities such as steak sandwiches, special side dishes, a gift bag, and free chair massage. Teams can register with a Gold Class Upgrade for $700 and individual golfers can have a Gold Class Upgrade by paying or raising at least $200. Several more golfers and business sponsors are needed in order to reach this year’s goal of raising $20,000 to help local teens. Those interested in either of these opportunities should call Youth for Christ at 548-2477 or email YFC at oﬃce@yfcmv. org.

GREENVILLE – Get in the holiday weekend spirit on July 1 at Lunch on the Lawn at the Greenville Public Library. These events have become very popular with good reason delicious food, a gorgeous setting, and fabulous music. You’re welcome to bring a lawn chair or blanket and your own lunch - or purchase one at the white tent. Or, just stop by to enjoy the music under the library’s shade trees from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July’s lunch is provided by D’Alessios with the menu of your choice of Chicken Salad or Italian Sub, pasta or fruit salad, Potato Chip Cookie, and either lemonade, water, or iced tea. Each lunch is $7 with $1 going to support Mainstreet Greenville. Also, come out to kickoff “Stuff the Bus!” The library is partnering with United Way to be a dropoff location for donations of school supplies throughout the month. Please give generously as these supplies will be given out free to students in August. Music lovers are in for a special treat as the singing quintet Quintessential and the band On the Radar will

both entertain. Quintessential won ﬁrst place in the 2016 Ohio’s Got Talent Competition in March. The group consists of Quincy Baltes, Isaac Buschur, Brody Hyre, Mitch Rawlins, and Kyle Wuebker, all of Versailles High School. They won as the Jersey Boys singing a medley of The Four Season songs. Three of the singers Kyle Wuebker, Mitch Rawlins, and Isaac Buschur - are also members of the band along with Mason DeMange. Both the quintet and band have been friends since kids and plan to keep it going after graduation. They’ve performed in many local venues and are well known in the area. What to expect? Quintessential does not only The Four Seasons but The Temptations, Billy Joel, The Beach Boys, and a beautiful rendition of the Tokens’ “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” On the Radar puts its own sound and spin on a wide range of covers, starting with 80’s music, and moving into current and country. There will even be some Beatles thrown in.

Two local bands at Lunch on the Lawn

Full Strawberry Moon Hike with DCP GREENVILLE – Summer is here; let’s explore! The hot days and long, warm evenings of summer make it a great time to explore the natural world. On June 20, 9 p.m., join a naturalist at Shawnee Prairie Preserve west of Greenville on State Route 502 for an exciting summer walk. The hike starts late, hopefully the skies will clear to walk the trails of Shawnee by the light of

the Full Strawberry Moon. Who knows what the weather will bring, so keep the conditions in mind when you dress for the hike. Because this hike begins at sunset, ﬂashlights may be useful, but are not required. For more information about this or any of the other exciting hikes in this season’s series or other Park District programs, please call the Nature Center at (937) 548-0165.

GETTYSBURG - The Gettysburg Homecoming Festival committee is pleased to announce Esther Clark as the Grand Marshal of the 2016 Gettysburg Homecoming parade. Mrs. Clark, aﬀectionately known to many as “Mrs. Gettysburg,” is a lifelong resident of Gettysburg. Born in Gettysburg, the daughter of Ray and Bernice Petersime, Esther raised her own family with her husband Jim (d. 1994) in the house she grew up in. During that time, she and Jim worked just across the street at her family’s business, the Petersime Incubator Company. Esther has been a contributing member of the community for most of her life. Over that time she has been active in the Oakland Church of the Brethren, Gettysburg Fire Department, Gettysburg Village Council and Gettysburg Cemetery Association. She retired as Gettysburg’s Village Clerk in 2012, and since then has devoted much of her time to the Cardinal Center, helping to found the Friends of the Cardinal Center and serving as the group’s ﬁrst treasurer. The Homecoming Parade will take place at 11:00am, Saturday June 25th following the 2nd Annual Homecoming 5K. The

Esther Clark

parade route will run from the Norcold lot on Bridge Street and then on to Main Street past the Cardinal Center. After the parade, Esther will be on hand at the Petersime display in the Cardinal Center (Gettysburg School) to greet friends and visitors. All are invited stop by from 9-2 to explore the history of the Petersime Incubator Company, which was a ﬁxture in the community for over 80 years. The Petersime display will include an incubator, steam bath cabinet, tamburitzas and other memorabilia. In addition to viewing the display, visitors are invited to enjoy a meal from the concession stand and shop the vendors who will also be present.

Library film series to kick off June 23 GREENVILLE – The Greenville Public Library will kick off its summer film series “A Screwball Summer” at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 23, featuring the film, The Lady Eve. A gorgeous and talented con artist sets her sights on a naive and vulnerable brewery heir. With the help of her father (and partner in crime), she woos him until he is putty in her hands. The only thing that doesn’t go according to her plan is what happens to her own heart: it softens to the gullible, good-hearted chump, and she falls in love. Her identity is revealed to him, and he spurns her. She sets out for revenge, but now she’s the naive one: she doesn’t expect her heart to warm to him again, but it does. The Lady Eve, starring Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda, is a classic screwball comedy that perfectly illustrates the tropes of the genre, making it just the right movie to kick off “A Screwball Summer,” the library’s summer program that looks at the best of this classic style. Featuring fast dialogue, farcical plots, comedic tension between the sexes, and subverted gender roles, screwball comedies played fast and loose with the moral strictures of their day, and were an important critique

DCSA wraps up season

GREENVILLE – Darke County Soccer Association recently wrapped up Spring Youth Soccer at Greenville North Park. DCSA thanks the 230+ participants, coaches, parents, Samantha Grim and the GHS Women’s Soccer team and also their sponsor, Harvest Moon Manor. DCSA would like to also announce that as of June 1, Jason Snyder will be ﬁlling the role of club president. Dave Ernst will be stepping down from this position on May 31 after holding the position for many years. Any questions concerning DCSA Youth or Select can be directed to Snyder at 423-1703 or dcsasoccer@ gmail.com.

of mid-century American morality and ethics. Librarian Susi Halley will be leading a brief discussion after the movie, and, as always, there will be free theater popcorn and candy.

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Tommy Renfro at First UMC on June 26 GREENVILLE – First United Methodist Church will welcome Tommy Renfro in concert on June 26, 10 a.m. Renfro’s unique musical sound blends the wide variety of styles that have inﬂuenced him – from gospel and bluegrass to country and pop. His worship concert at First UMC will include a blend of Tommy’s early gospel favorites, wellknown hymns, and contemporary selections. A native of Darke County, Renfro frequently performs at churches and other area venues, including The Great Darke County Fair. From 2012-2014, Tommy shared the stage with artists such as Jamie Grace, The City Harmonic, Sanctus Real, Petra, Adam Cappa, and TobyMac. Even as his musical style and venues have evolved, Tommy’s passions have remained constant: music, faith, hope, and love. The community is warmly invited to attend Tommy’s worship concert at First UMC.

First United Methodist oﬀers family worship at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church is located at 202 West 4th St., Greenville. For more information, call 548-3075 or visit www.ﬁrstmethodistgreenville.org.

Firehouse Pipes plans June 24 event

UNION CITY – Firehouse Pipes will present a meet and greet with race car drivers, a western barbecue with beer and wine available, race cars on display and the Firehouse Band from 8-11 p.m. Friday, June 24. A pipe organ demonstration also will be held during the evening. Firehouse Pipes is located at 226 N. Plum St., Union City, Ind. Tickets are $10. Limited seating is available. To make reservations call 765232-4675 or 765-584-3266.

Jr. Naturalists meet GREENVILLE – Darke County Parks invites students in grades 3-6 to join them for the June Jr. Naturalists program on June 25, 9:30 a.m. to noon at Shawnee Prairie Preserve on State Route 502, west of Greenville. The June program will feature honeysuckle and garlic mustard. Honeysuckle smells terriﬁc, but is non-native and invasive. That means it’s killing oﬀ many of Darke County’s native plants. Garlic Mustard also smells great as a savory herb, and was brought to this area by European settlers. It too is non-native and highly invasive. With loppers and trash bags in hand participants will hit the trails to learn about native verses

non-native plants and work to make Shawnee Prairie a better place. Remember to dress in old clothes, for the weather, and for being off trail. The Jr. Naturalists program is a series of monthly programs designed to give students a hands-on introduction to natural resource management. Hikes, work projects, and independent study are all part of this funfilled nature study club. A fee of $3 is charged for the program, and preregistration is required. For any questions about the Jr. Naturalists program or any other Park District programs or to register for the June class, call the park office at 548-0165 or email info@ darkecountyparks.org.

NEW MADISON SUPERMARKET CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE

www.facebook.com/newmadisonsupermarket FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF OVER 80 SALE ITEMS!

Copy of entire ad available at the store starting Monday morning. AD PRICES IN EFFECT MON., JUNE 20, - SAT., JUNE 25, 2016 HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 8-9, Sun. 10-8 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES - NO DEALER PURCHASE * Eligible additional purchase requirements for sale prices do not include tobacco products, 12 pack advertised soft drinks & the purchased item*

PRODUCE SPECIALS ................................................ Seedless Green or

RED GRAPES 1.29lb ................................................ 2 lb. Georgia

VIDALIA ONIONS 2/3.00 ................................................ 3 lb. Idaho

POTATOES .99ea ................................................ 6 oz. Red Raspberries or

BLACKBERRIES 1.99ea ................................................ 1 lb. Mini Peeled

CARROTS .99ea ................................................ 8 oz. Monterey Brand

WHOLE WHITE MUSHROOMS 2/3.00 ................................................ 2½” Size Southern

PEACHES .99lb ................................................

DAIRY SPECIALS ................................................ Smith Dairy Yellow “Super Jug” Gallons skim, 1%, 3.25% or

2% MILK

1.49ea

Gallon Limit 1 with $20.00 purchase ................................................ Smith Dairy 16 oz. Reg. $2.49 COTTAGE CHEESE 1.49ea ................................................ Ajoyo ½ Gallons Reg. $3.49 ALMOND MILK 2.99ea ................................................ Essential Everyday 8 oz. Reg. $1.89

CREAM CHEESE BARS 1.29ea ................................................

Essential Everyday 45 oz. Reg. $3.49

SOFT SPREAD MARGARINE 2.29ea ............................................... Welch’s 59 oz.

Reg. $2.99

GRAPE JUICE COCKTAIL 1.99ea ................................................

FROZEN SPECIALS ................................................

Made by Smith Dairy “Festival” 56 oz. reg. $3.19 ICE CREAM 2.19ea ................................................ Essential Everyday 8 oz. reg. $1.49

WHIPPED TOPPING .99ea ................................................

Essential Everyday 26-32 oz. Tots, Hash Browns or reg. $2.99 FRENCH FRIES 1.99ea ................................................ 12 inch reg. $6.99 DIGIORNO PIZZAS 4.99ea ................................................

MEAT SPECIALS In Store Made FRESH, STUFFED

PORK SAUSAGE 2.19lb ................................................ Carolina 96% Fat Free White Oven Roasted

TURKEY BREAST 2.19lb ................................................ CO-JACK CHUNK 3.19lb CHEESE SLICED 3.39lb ................................................ Eckrich Fried

TURKEY BREAST 4.69lb ................................................ Eckrich Oven Roasted

CHICKEN BREAST 4.69lb ................................................ Eckrich Cajun

TURKEY BREAST 4.99lb ................................................ Eckrich Buffalo Style

Arctic Shores 8 oz. Imitation

reg. $1.85

Arctic Shores 16 oz.

reg. $5.99

CRAB MEAT 1.49ea ................................................ COD FILLETS 4.99ea ................................................

Bob Evans reg. $3.69 20 oz. Macaroni & Cheese or 24 oz. MASHED POTATOES 2.99ea ................................................ Eckrich 12-14 oz. Cheese, reg. $2.79 Regular or Bun Size FRANKS .99ea ................................................ Fresh, Never Frozen, In Approx. 3 lb. Bags, BONELESS, SKINLESS, CHICKEN BREASTS 1.69lb ................................................ BONE-IN Boston Butt

Eckrich

PORK SHOULDER STEAK 1.79lb ................................................

Eckrich

PORK LOIN ROAST 1.59lb ................................................

Eckrich

GROUND BEEF 2.19lb ................................................

Eckrich 98% Fat Free Imported

EYE OF ROUND STEAKS 2.99lb ................................................

CHICKEN BREAST 4.99lb ................................................ COTTO SALAMI 3.99lb ................................................ ROAST BEEF 6.29lb ................................................ HONEY LOAF 4.59lb ................................................ COOKED HAM 4.99lb ................................................ Eckrich 97% Fat Free

HONEY BAKED HAM 3.49lb ................................................ Eckrich All Meat

BOLOGNA 2.29lb ................................................ In Store Made, FULLY COOKED, Ready to Heat & Eat,

HAM LOAF 3.99lb ................................................

Sirloin End

73% Lean-In 3 lb or Larger Pkg. BONELESS Beef Round

81% Lean

GROUND CHUCK PATTIES 3.19lb ................................................ Beef Arm Chuck BONELESS

SHOULDER SWISS ROAST 3.29lb ................................................ Beef Arm Chuck BONELESS

SHOULDER SWISS STEAK 3.29lb ................................................

GROCERY SPECIALS Frito Lay 10-11 oz

reg. $4.29

Frito Lay 8.5-10 oz.

reg. $4.29

DORITOS 2.29ea ................................................ RUFFLES POTATO CHIPS 2.59ea ................................................ Hellman’s 20-30 oz Real reg. $3.99 MAYONNAISE 2.99ea ................................................ 12 oz. Golden reg. $3.69-$4.99 Grahams, 11.5 oz. Lucky Charms or 12 oz. Cheerios

GENERAL MILLS CEREAL 2.49ea ................................................ 14-16 oz. reg.$4.29-$4.99 Great Grains or Bran Flakes POST CEREALS 2.99ea ................................................ 24 oz. Squeeze reg. $1.39 Limit One HUNT’S KETCHUP .99ea ................................................

16.3 oz. Peter Pan

reg. $2.99

PEANUT BUTTER 1.89ea ................................................ Creamette or reg. $1.79-$1.89 San Giorgio 12-16 oz. Macaroni, Spaghetti and

ASSORTED PASTA .99ea ................................................ Wishbone 16 oz.

reg. $3.79

SALAD DRESSINGS 1.59ea ................................................ 2 Liters Mountain Dew and Assorted

PEPSI COLA

.79ea Limit 2 with $20.00 additional purchase ................................................

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

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Full or part-time Carpenter. Minimum 2 years experience. 5482307 LANDSCAPE POSITION. Send resume to: Crowell Lawn Service, PO Box 141, Greenville, OH 45331 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Flea Market & Craft Space Available for Farm Power of the Past, Darke County Fairgrounds, July 7-10. Call 692-5798 WANTED TO BUY BUYING OLD GUITARS, Banjos, Mandolins & Amplifiers. ALSO buying Flutes, Saxophones, Trombones, Trumpets in good condition, Yamaha, Selmer, King, Conn. Bring them to Bach to Rock Music, 334 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH for an offer. 937-547-1970, email: bachtorock@ earthlink.net Cars/Trucks, running or not UP TO $500. Free pick-up. 937-423-2703 or 937-621-5809 WANTED Wanted: Used house trailers in good condition. Please call 937448-2974 LIVESTOCK Brown egg laying pullets. 937-526-4541

AGRICULTURE Custom litter spreading. Access to chicken manure. Reasonable rate. 937-564-3399 SPECIAL NOTICES Old-Fashion Ice Cream Social, Phillipsburg UM Church, Sat, June 25, 4:30-7pm

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FOR RENT Brick duplex, 842 Manchester, Greenville. 2 BR, L/rm, D/ rm, Lg open kitchen, 1.5 bath. A/c, refrig, stove, dishwasher. Lg 1 car attached garage w/ opener. No Pets/Smoking/Metro. $590/mo + deposit. 692-8094

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Newly renovated 3 BR, 2 bath 1st floor apt. $625/mo + deposit. Many upgrades. No Smoking/Pets/Metro. Details/548-9400 Office Space for Rent on Greenville-Celina Rd in Greenville, 1380 sq. ft., $750/month. Call 548-2477 Storage for personal & business use. Penske Truck Rentals. Call Greenville Stor & Lock. 548-1075, 5328 Michelle St COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent. Great location on E Main St, high visibility. For more details 548-5264 Very nice upstairs apt,Greenville, newly remodeled. 3 BR, 1 bath. All appliances included. 547-3051

Brick Duplex, Chippewa, Greenville. 2 BR, 1 bath, L/rm, kitchen. W/d hookup. A/c, stove, microwave, refrig. 1 car garage w/opener. Owner pays water/maintains yard. No Pets/Metro/ Smoking. $570/mo + deposit. 692-8094 2 BR, 1 1/2 bath townhouse, n. side of Greenv. Seconds from Wagner Ave. No pets. Range, D/W, central A/C, lawn care & snow removal provided. Private patio. W/D hook-up. Tenant pays utilities. $500 mo. 937-459-2269 House, 101 S High, Arcanum. 2 BR, LR, kitchen, bath, garage. $525/mo. 692-5798 1 bedroom apartment at 116 Front St. $350 per month plus $350 Security Deposit plus utilities. Washer/dryer hookup. Call 548-9940 for Rental Application. NO PETS! NOT METROPOLITAN APPROVED Gâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ville, very nice 2 BR duplex. Central air, garage. No Pets or Smoking. 5480 Villa Ct. $475/ mo. 548-5053

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Nice older 3 BR home in Greenville. Washer/ dryer hookup. Off-street parking. Newer carpet. Storage shed. $600/mo + deposit. 417-9084 Unfurnished 3 br brick home in Greenville. NO PETS. $600/mo. Must have good credit. 5482223 Greenville apt, large 3 BR, 1.5 bath. Living/ dining room, kitchen. Appliances included. All electric. Water/trash paid. No Pets or Smoking. $625/mo. 614-2051209

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ARCANUM 3029 St. Rt. 49 NEW PRICE $269,000. 4 Bed, 1 Bath, 2 car det. Garage, large patio, gravel lot to outbuildings, family room. (710485) 3984 Franklin St. NEW LISTING $94,900. 3 Bed, 1 bath, 2 car att. Heated garage, half acre lot, Painter Creek. (713314) GREENVILLE 6795 E. US RT 36 $900,000. 4 beds, 5 full baths, 2 half bath, 3 car att. garage, 12,247 sq. feet on 5 acres. (602255) 283 Dogwood $249,900. 4 beds, 3 full baths, 2 car att. garage, study, family and Florida room! (700703) 5459 Naomi Dr. $122,500. 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 2 car att. Garage with workshop, sunroom. (704971) 634 Sweitzer $67,500. 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car det. Garage, large yard, kitchen upgrades, off street parking. (620115) 209 Walker $64,900. 2 Bed, 1.5 bath, loads of storage, beautiful woodwork. (710305) NEW MADISON St Rt. 121 NEW PRICE $83,300. 14 Acres with nice stocked fishing lake. 10 acres tillable farmland. (708608) Harrison Rd. $275,000. 42 Acres with some woods, some land tillable. Tillable land is in 3 sections. (707761) UNION CITY 927 N. Plum St. $44,900. 2 Bed, 1 bath, 1 car detached garage, corner lot close to schools, updated kitchen and bath. (700715) 320 Deerfield Rd $62,630. 3 Bed, 2 bath, car port, double fenced in lot, storage shed. (707636)

Within 20 miles of Greenville. A small trucking charge will apply outside this area. Lime does not contain heavy metals. A chemical analysis is available upon request.

Call Justin @

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937-459-7963

VILLAGE OF GETTYSBURG June 23-25

Community Garage Sales June 25 ONLY

Cardinal Center: 260 E. Main St.

5K Registration @ 8AM Race Starts @ 9AM

Flea Market, Concessions, & Petersmine Incubator Co. Exhibit 9AM-3PM Parade at 11AM Fireworks at 10PM at Community Park LEGAL NOTICE

116 Liberty St, Hollansburg. 3 BR house. $525/mo + $525 deposit. 937-564-8662 Small House located near Wayne Hospital with attached garage. Central AC. Low utilities. Call 548-7339. Tiny efficiency in Greenville. Must have good references. $400/mo, includes utilities. Call for details 548-9400 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Commercial retail w/2 furnished apartments & shared laundry. Remodeled in 2000. New roof in 2014. For Sale by Owner. 10% return. Appraisal available. 937-968-7324

CITY OF GREENVILLE

On June 7, 2016, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: â&#x20AC;˘ Ordinance #16-57 Supplemental appropriations â&#x20AC;˘ Resolution #16-58 Authorize accepting bid for the 2016 street paving maintenance project This legislation can be read and examined in its entirety at the office of the City Auditor, Room 200, Municipal Building, Greenville, Ohio, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. on Friday. Approved: Eric Brand, Law Director Vicki Harris, Clerk Greenville City Council 6/12, 6/19 2T

Darke County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Estate Sales For more information call 937-547-4603 or go to www.darkecountysheriff.org

SheriďŹ&#x20AC;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

Ditech Financial VS. Shirley Yohey, et al. No. 16CV00147

US Bank VS. Janie Henderson, Deceased, et al. No. 15CV00211

Bank of America VS. Christopher Galindo, et al. No. 14CV00551

Greenville National Bank VS. Donnie Durst, et al. No. 16CV00064

Street Address: 3068 Beamsville Union City Rd. Ansonia, Ohio Parcel Number: C13021329000030700

Street Address: 9950 Grandview Dr. Bradford, Ohio Parcel Number: A04240916020111100

Street Address: 897 Godfrey Rd. Hollansburg, Ohio Parcel Number: I34011133000030101

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. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, SheriďŹ&#x20AC; 6/19, 6/26, 7/3

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $85,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, SheriďŹ&#x20AC; 6/19, 6/26, 7/3

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $56,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, SheriďŹ&#x20AC; 6/19, 6/26, 7/3

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will oďŹ&#x20AC;er for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, July 8, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Greenville in Darke County to-wit: Street Address: 5400 Tamarack Trail Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F24021201000022400 The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $86,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, SheriďŹ&#x20AC; 6/19, 6/26, 7/3 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 Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;?, caveat emptor (let the buyer beware). The Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

SheriďŹ&#x20AC;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sale of Real Estate Delinquent Lands Revised Code, Sec. 5721.191

Notice of sale under judgment of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes: In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 16CV00143, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, PlaintiďŹ&#x20AC;, vs. Deidre Ord, et al., Defendants. Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $7,556.02 (Seven Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Six and 02/100) 127 Willow Dr. Greenville, OH Parcel No. F27221225030314400 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, SheriďŹ&#x20AC; of Darke County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder of an amount suďŹ&#x192;cient to satisfy the judgment against each parcel at the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, in the above named County, on Friday, the 8th day of July, 2016 at 10:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock A.M., and continuing from day to day thereafter, if any parcel does not receive a suďŹ&#x192;cient bid, it shall be oďŹ&#x20AC;ered for sale, under the same terms and conditions of the ďŹ rst sale and at the same time of day and at the same place, on Friday, the 22nd day of July, 2016, for an amount suďŹ&#x192;cient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALL SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL TAX LIEN THAT MAY NOT BE EXTINGUISHED BY THE SALE, AND PURCHASERS OF ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY ARE URGED TO SEARCH THE FEDERAL TAX LIEN INDEX THAT IS KEPT BY THE COUNTY RECORDER TO DETERMINE IF NOTICE OF A FEDERAL TAX LIEN HAS BEEN FILED WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY. Toby L. Spencer SheriďŹ&#x20AC;, Darke County, Ohio 6/19, 6/26, 7/3

All sales begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Bidding information Bidding starts at two-thirds of the appraised value. Successful bidders must deposit 15% of the purchase price at the time of the sale. Personal check (proper ID, local check signed in our presence), ca-

shierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or cash is accepted. The buyer will be required to sign a disclaimer that relieves the Sheriff and appraising agents of liabilities of hazards, or past due bills, as it it the responsibility of the buyer to look into these matters before the sale date. The unpaid balance of the purchase price must be paid at

the confirmation of the sale, which is approximately 30 days after the date of sale.More Information You may contact Abby Wilson at (937) 547-4603 if you require further information. A listing of properties can be viewed at darkecountysheriff.org.

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OPEN SUN, JUNE 26 – 1 – 2:30 PM 111 E. SOUTH ST, ARCANUM MLS 622512 HOST: LYLE BIXLER 692-5139 _________________________________ NEAR DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE! Large front porch on this 1 1/2-ST brick home. 4 BR, 2 BA. LRM & DRM. 14x6 enclosed back porch. Price reduced! MLS 706047 #4502 20 ACRES IN FM SCHOOL DISTRICT! Older 1 1/2-ST home w/3 BR, 1 BA. Large LRM. Enclosed porch. MLS 620714 #4489 NEW LISTING! Brand New Home in new residential area! 3 BR, 2 BA ranch-style high efficiency home! Energy Star windows. LRM has gas fireplace. KIT offers granite counter tops, butcher block island. MLS 713408 #4513

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Looking for your own private retreat? This 4 BR 2.5 bath, basement, cedar home on 21.7 acres of woods and creek will be sure to please. A 40 X 60 barn which can have multiple uses. Per Owner home and barn both have 2 X 6 construction. Barn was used for a business.

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OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY JUNE 23RD 5:30-7PM 222 E PARK DR-GREENVILLE Greenville City Park. 3 BR 2.5 Bath home with basement. Beautiful hardwood floors and wood burning fireplace! Screened porch and a covered porch for your outside enjoyment. 109 E. PARK DR-GREENVILLE Love the Park? Check out this 2 bedroom 1.5 bath home with full basement. Home has many updates. 112 E. MAPLE-GREENVILLE This 3 bedroom brick ranch home is over 1400 sq. ft. with many updates is located near park and school. 306 MEEKER AVE-GREENVILLE If you love the park check out this 3 BR 2 Bath home with over 1900 sq Ft Large landscaped lot with mature trees. Home has tones of storage and natural lighting throughout.

NEW TO THE MARKET! 205 ASH ST-GREENVILLE Cute 2 bedroom, 1 bath home on nice corner lot. This home has plenty of storage space, newer windows and furnace. Call today to schedule your showing. 220 BAKER ST-PITSBURG Cozy 3 BR 1.5 Bath loaded with charm. Fireplace, wood floors, outside entertainment area with fire pit, covered patio, above ground pool and extra 28x16 garage set up for a party. Many updates. Call agent or office. 531 E. 5TH ST-GREENVILLE Seller is motivated to sell this home! Come see this home with 3 bedrooms, living room, family room, bonus room and more! Would make a great starter home! IT’S IT RD-CELINA 2 BR cottage at Grand Lake St Marys with a view and priced at only $49,900!! Call today for details. 129 PHILLIPSBURG UNION RD-UNION Sweet house in Union, updated and ready for you to move in. Call agent or office for more details!

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One owner immaculate brick ranch home offering 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 5 acres! Home features a large living room with fireplace and rear deck access. Property has many updates including new pressure tank & well pump, recently painted barn, and rear deck addition. Property includes a 90x36 metal sided shop/garage/barn, 60x21 equipment building, and metal corn crib sitting back a long private lane. $200,000. Call Mike Baker to schedule your private showing @ 937-459-9558

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6657 ARCANUM-BEARS MILL ROAD This UNIQUE 2-story rustic home has 2 stone fireplaces; awesome master bath; natural woods interior; stone exterior! Over 800 sq. ft. of multi-level decking! $179,00. ----------------------------------------------------------WEST OF GREENVILLE at 2924 St. Rt. 502 is a 3 bedroom. 1½ bath brick ranch situated on 2 lots! Wood-burning fireplace; 2 car attached garage! $154,900. IN UNION CITY this 3-4 bedroom home at 503 E. North Street has a 3+ car garage! $43,500. IN PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT in north end of Greenville a 2 bedroom ranch home now available! Vaulted ceiling and corner fireplace in living room; walk-in closet in master bedroom; ALL appliances stay! $112,000. IN SOUTH END OF GREENVILLE this 2story, 2 bedroom home at 617 Fair Street has 1 car detached garage. Upper 40’s. JUST EAST OF GREENVILLE at 5882 Culbertson Road you will find a 3 bedroom home with lots of kitchen cabinets; newer furnace; 50x12 carport PLUS 50x30 barn with metal siding and metal roof! $109,000. IN ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOOD this 2-story brick home has charm and character! 3 bedroom, 1½ baths; eat-in kitchen; 2 car detached garage! All this at 408 E. Water! Upper 70’s. CORNER LOT is home to this 2 bedroom brick ranch at 622 Birt Street! Gas fireplace in living room; newer windows; newer roof; enclosed porch! ALL appliances included! $116,500. BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY SETTING with this 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch at 6209 Hillgrove-Southern Road! Jacuzzi tub in master bath; new oak cabinets in kitchen; 2 car attached garage PLUS 2½ car detached garage! Now offered at $155,000. COMMERCIAL BUILDING 60x100 with office at 602 Riffle! Mid 50’s.

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Very nice used Rainbow vacuum sweeper. Warranty. Call 548-0870 91 in Long Leather Couch. 2 End tables & coffee table. Like New!!! 526-9220 MISC. FOR SALE Mint condition, never used Jazzy Elite ES portable power chair by Pride Mobility. Newly manufactured, build price $6511, asking $1800 OBO. 937-4232178 GIVE THE GIFT OF MUSIC! Graduation, Father’s Day, Birthdays, most special occasions! Come see us at BACH TO ROCK MUSIC, 334 S Broadway, Greenville, for all your musical instruments & accessories. Large selection of sheet music! 937-5471970 or bachtorock@ earthlink.net 6 ft ebony finish grand piano, great condition, $3000. 937-548-1639 Sole F63 treadmill. Aeonair dehumidifier. Cardioglide Plus. 937269-6318 Professional SOUND SYSTEM Rental, Sales & Installation. Free quotes to your business, church or home for sound system updates & improvements. JBL, EAW, QSC, PEAVEY, CROWN. Bach to Rock Music 547-1970, email: bachtorock@earthlink. net. Also Renting sound systems for Weddings, Graduations, Business Meetings, or any other engagements! Conover baby grand piano. Call after 6pm, 765-964-9155 Life Alert. 24/7. One press of a button sends help FAST! Medical, Fire, Burglar. Even if you can’t reach a phone! FREE Brochure. CALL 1-800-746-0979 Acorn Stairlifts. The AFFORDABLE solution to your stairs! **Limited time -$250 Off Your Stairlift Purchase!** Buy Direct & SAVE. Please call 1-800-4107127 for FREE DVD and brochure Safe Step Walk-In Tub Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American Made. Installation Included. Call 1-800-906-3115 for $750 Off

Western Ohio Precision Ag Day COVINGTON – Registration is now open for the July 12 Western Ohio Precision Agriculture Day hosted by Ohio State University Extension, Darke and Miami County in partnership with Dr. John Fulton, Precision Agriculture Specialist, The Ohio State University. Focusing on precision placement opportunities, the daylong workshop is a chance for growers to learn more about nutrients and water quality, said Sam Custer, an OSU Extension educator. OSU Extension is the outreach arm of Ohio State’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental

Remember, the

Sciences. A copy of the ﬁeld day ﬂyer with the full agenda and sponsors can be found at: http:// go.osu.edu/precisionag2016 The event is from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and begins at Covington Eagles, 715 East Broadway St., in Covington. Participants will then go to a Miami County farm where they will see demonstrations of soil samplers and striptill fertilizer applicators, Custer said. The program includes lunch and is free and open to the public, but organizers require registration by July 1. Register by contacting Bennett at 440-3944 or ben-

nett.709@osu.edu. For more information about OSU Extension, Darke County, visit www. darke.osu.edu or the OSU Extension Darke County Facebook page.

Dean’s List

ASHLAND – Joseph Brandt, of Versailles, was named to Ashland University’s Dean’s List for the spring 2016 semester. Brandt is majoring in business management, entrepreneurship, and ﬁnance. He is the son of Tim and Jennifer Brandt of Versailles. Brandt is a 2011 graduate of Versailles High School.

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016

6:00 PM

5467 NAOMI DRIVE GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331

Directions: Take S.R. 36 East of Greenville to Jaysville-St. Johns Rd. Turn LEFT or NORTH on Jaysville-St. Johns Rd. Then LEFT on Naomi Drive. (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS)

Great location on this well built frame Ranch style Home. Features include: Living Room, Family Room, (2) Bedrooms, Eat in Kitchen with Built in Range, Bonus Room that contains Furnace area, Laundry area and Storage area, (1) Full Bath, Enclosed Florida style Room, Forced Air Fuel Oil Furnace w/Central Air Conditioning. Lots of Hardwood Flooring in Living Room, Family Room, Hall & Bedrooms. Alum. Siding, Mature Landscaping, Car Port and Hip Roof Storage Building. Attend Open Houses and check out this property.

Inspect This Property Make Financial Arrangements Be Prepared to Buy on Auction Day

Show by appointment…

Call: Kirby Lyons (937) 316-8400 Everett Hocker (937) 417-0748 Terms: $3,000.00 down on day of auction. Complete Balance Due Within 30 Days of Auction. Taxes will be figured short term pro-ration to closing. Possession at closing.

DALE R. RIFFLE - ESTATE

Rebecca Ann Garrison – Executor Tom Graber, Attorney. Case #: 2015-1-384 For photos and additional information on this offering please visit us at www.auctionzip.com and enter User I.D. # 8673. Remember, Never, Ever a Buyers (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions *WHAT YOU BID IS WHAT YOU PAY* “We work for our sellers, appreciate our buyers, and love our profession”

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Access MD Urgent Care opens GREENVILLE – Access MD Urgent Care announces the Grand Opening of their newest location in Greenville. The new facility is conveniently located at 1403 Wagner Ave., Northtown Plaza, near Tractor Supply. The locally owned, Dayton-based company has three other locations, offering two urgent cares in Dayton and one in Springboro. A welcoming gift to the community, open seven days a week, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekends Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the new high quality care and family oriented affordable medical care center will provide an option for walk-in treatment. An open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 17. Access will be offering solutions for everyday illness and advanced needs. Access does evaluation of colds, flu, stitches to fractures. They are able to provide advanced services such as X-rays, labs, Occupational Health work-care needs such as physicals, DOT and Non DOT drug screens, workmans comp, acute

care management, flu shots and is now offering Sports Physicals for a limited time at the discounted price of $8. “Access MD plays an important role in the community’s health care by providing needed services in a convenient and timely manner,” said Liz Smith, director of marketing / creative director for Dayton Outpatient Center, of which AccessMD is an affiliate company for the owner and lead physician, Suresh Gupta, MD. “We also take

things a step further by working to coordinate care with other area health care providers such as primary care physicians, specialists, pain-management with multiple locations and over 30 years of experience, and area hospitals to ensure Greenville patients receive the most appropriate follow-up care when needed. We are looking to build lasting relationships with the people of Greenville and the local Healthcare Community.”

GREENVILLE – Attention primary school teachers, scout leaders or non-profit organizations involved in environmental education or outreach, there is an exciting opportunity available for you to help monarch butterflies. The Ohio Prairie Nursery has milkweed seed available to share and plant to increase monarch butterfly habitat. A written proposal must be submitted that includes: Who You Are; Name of Your Group; Your Plans for the Seed; and How You Will

Care for the Created Habitat. Proposals will be accepted through July 31 and if you are selected; the seed will be shipped to you in early fall. Email proposals to emily@opnseed. com or mail them to: Ohio Prairie Nursery; PO Box 174; Hiram, Ohio 44234. For more information about Darke SWCD events and news, visit the Darke SWCD at www.darkeswcd. com or “Like” the Darke Soil & Water Conservation Facebook page.

Milkweed seed helps Monarch butterﬂies

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GARAGE SALES BRADFORD/ GETTYSBURG 7943 Horatio-Harris Creek Rd; June 23-26; Thur-Sat 9-6, Sun 11-3; Baby gear & clothing infant-2T, men’s & ladies’ clothes, household, treadmill

156 W Main St, Gettysburg; June 23-24; 9-5; Wedding dress, bikes, motorcycle helmets, file cabinets, shoes, purses, rocker, 2 ton jacks, hutch, cabinet, camo items, lots of misc items! Oakland Church, 8058 Horatio-Harris Creek Rd; 6/22, 5-8pm; 6/23, 9-6; 6/24, 9-4; Patio & vintage furniture, books, LARGE assortment misc & kitchen items. Food stand by youth 110 Ruth St., Gettysburg; June 23,24; 9-5; June 25, 9-2. Old pictures, plush animals. Clothes: small women, girls 8-Jr., boys’ 12-16. Men’s pants, shoes 8-10, size 6 wedding dress, old earrings, knickknacks, DVD & VHS movies, birdhouses, toys, games, dishes, 19” Sylvania TV, little girls bike, books, Legos, Holiday decorations, glassware, twin comforter-sheets, Aspire one Acer laptop, much more

108 Mary St, Gettysburg; June 23-24; 9-5; Alpine car stereo, car rims, copier/fax, keyboards, RC cars, coffee pots, vacuum, tools, lots misc GREENVILLE 329 Orchard Drive; June 23,24,25; 9-5. 31” flat screen TV, Jewelry armoire, 2 portable heaters, folding lawn chairs, Halloween & Christmas decorations, household items & decor. Man’s (M) leather jacket - like new, nice clothing - cheap, lots of misc. What doesn’t sell on Thurs. & Fri. will be 1/2 price on Sat 6540 Horatio-Harris Creek, June 23,24,9-4; June 25,9-1.Huge Barn Sale! Baby items,car seats, maternity clothes, grills, teacher books & supplies, vacum, purses, candles, bedding,curtains, yarn, garden tiller & seeder, golf clubs,boots,boys 5/6, girls 7-12, toys, bikes, bunk bed frame headboard, tables, household, refrig., freezer, dryer, LOTS more. From Gettysburg go N. Auld to Hor.-Hrs. Crk. Go W 3 miles past Oakland Church. From Greenville go N. 121 to Hor.-Hrs. Crk. go E. 1 mile

PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016

9:00 AM

5378 SEBRING-WARNER RD., GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331 DOORS OPEN AT 8:00A.M. Directions: Approx. 30 miles NORTH of Dayton, Ohio. From the intersection of S.R. 49 and U.S. 127 Bypass, take U.S. 127 NORTH approx. ¼ mile to Sebring-Warner Rd. and turn RIGHT or EAST to auction site, just 2 buildings EAST of the “Early Bird”. (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS ON SALE DAY)

OPEN HOUSE

THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 5-7 PM 430 WAYNE ST., VERSAILLES

1056 sq. ft. ranch home with large 2 car garage. Nice kitchen and dining area with utility room off the side. 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath. Large living room. Big back yard! A well maintained home! A great opportunity to purchase a beautiful home in Versailles! A VERY NICE MAINTENANCE FREE RANCH HOME IN VERSAILLES. EXCELLENT NEIGHBORHOOD

Real Estate and Personal Property will sell at auction on Tues., July, 19 5:00 pm Real Estate sells at 6:30 pm

TRACTOR – COMBINE – BACKHOE – FARM EQUIPMENT John Deere 4630 (Diesel) Tractor, Full View Cab, Air Conditioning, (10) Frt. Weights, 20.838 Rubber w/Duals, Triple Remotes, 7,105 Hrs., Nice Interior, (Don’t Miss This One!) Runs & Looks Good; John Deere 7720 Titan II (Diesel) Hydro Combine, 30.5L-32 Rubber, Runs & Looks Good; John Deere 918 Grain Table w/Homemade Header Cart; John Deere 643 Corn Head; Kill Bros. Header/Transport Cart; John Deere 750 Grain Drill, 15 Ft. w/Unverferth Markers & Grain Fill; John Deere 400 Rotary Hoe w/Fast Hitch Transport; Case 540 Backhoe; J&M 250-7 Hopper Wgn., Side Dump, Floaters, Green (very nice); 15 Ft. 3-Pt. Disk Chisel; Hiniker Field Cultivator; John 709 3-Point Rotary Mower; 1000 Gal. Poly Storage Tank. SUZUKI MOPED 1988 Suzuki Moped. SAFE’S Approximately (12) Safe’s including: Mosler, Yale, Reliable, Schwab, Sargent, Greenleaf & others (all sizes); approximately (10) Locking & Fireproof File & Storage Safe’s. MACHINERY MOVING & RIGGING EQUIPMENT Greenlee Elec. Chain Driven Machinery Mover Power Unit; 4 ½ Ft. Armstrong Chain Ratchet (like new); Lg. H. Duty Chains w/Hooks; D-Rings & Clevises; Ingersol Rand 3-Ton Ratchet Crank Chain Hoist; Jet 4 ½ Ton Mini Mite Ratchet Chain Puller; Lg. amount of Safety Harnesses & Straps (all sizes); Boom Pole Machinery Lift (Fork Lift Attachment); Elec./Hyd. Machinery Moving Hoist; Long Handle H. Duty Machinery Wrenches; Machinery Rollers (all sizes); sev. Hyd. Bottle Jacks; Lg. Greenlee Hyd. Machinery Jack; Hydraulic Swaging Tool (in case); Rolls of Wire Cable; several Wood Roller Carts; 2-Ton Yale (King Hand) Chain Hoist; 12+ Propane Fork Lift Fuel Tanks. EQUIPMENT & TOOLS Knaack Job Box; Greenlee Job Box on Rollers; several other Steel Job Boxes; numerous Acetylene Torch Hoses; lots of Torch Tips & Gauges; several Acetylene & Oxygen Bottles & Steel Cart; Craftsman & several other Tool Boxes; Robinair Refrigerant Charging Cylinder (in metal case); (3) Vickers Comm. H. Duty Hyd. Pumps; Lg. Port-A-Cool 2000 Water Cooled Fan; Dbl. Bench Grinder; Halogen Lights; lots of Extension Cords all sizes/lengths; numerous Drop Lights; Banding Machine & Cart; Banding Tools, Crimpers, Tentioners; Lg. Open & Box End Wrenches; very Lg. H. Duty Allen Wrenches; Little Giant #7 Tap & Die Set; Tif 300 Volt Tracer Meter; H. Duty Rubber Safety Gloves; several Sump Pumps; DeWalt Hammer Drill; C-Clamps; Hot Melting Pot; Files; Hammers; Bolt Cutters; Chisels; Hitch Pins; Elec. Drills; Space Heater (Kero); Barrel Pump. MISC. Copper & SS Plumbing Fittings; Lg. Spool H. Duty Machinery Rope; Steel Plates, Pads, Hooks, Ect.; misc. Specialty & Hand Tools; Wood Clamps; Souder Guns; misc. types of Tape; Ford Truck Hubcap Centers; Bolts; Screws; Nails; P.U. Truck Tool Box; Truck Power Lift Gate; 200 Gal. Fuel Oil Tank; sev. H. Duty Caulk Guns; numerous sets of good Wheels & Tires; several sets of Golf Clubs and much more!

FRED WORCH (FARM EQUIPMENT) & ITEMS FROM JASON WILLIAMS

• ALL items must be paid for the day of auction. • ALL items are sold as is. • TERMS: Cash or Good Check with Proper Photo ID; Visa / MC / Discover accepted with a 3% Clerk Fee added. • Visit us online @ www.auctionzip.com and enter USER I.D. #8673 for photos and information. • Food Available on Site! • Open Friday, June 24th from 9:00AM to 5:00PM for Inspection. REMEMBER: +++Never, Ever a Buyer’s (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions…What You Bid Is What You Pay! We work for our Office: 937.316.8400 Cell: 937.459.7686 sellers, we appreciate our buyers, and we Michel Werner love our profession! Kirby & Staff Apprentice Auctioneer

Terms: $5000.00 non refundable down payment day of sale with balance due within 30 days. Possession at closing. Selling AS IS WHERE IS with no warranties or guarantees. Sale is not subject to any contingencies or ﬁnancing. ALL inspections should be done at the expense of the buyer before bidding. Auctioneer represents the seller. Short proration of property tax will be used. It is the responsibility of the buyer to contact zoning or the proper authorities for conﬁrmation of any future planning of the property. A 10% buyers premium will be added to the successful bid price to determine the contract price.

Go to www.auctionzip.com for pictures and listing Auctioneer ID #22728

TROY KIES AUCTIONEER 937-726-8970

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GREENVILLE 251 Hickory Dr; Fri June 24, 8am-4pm ONE DAY ONLY; Birdhouses, bird feeder, chaise lounge chairs, gas grill, hose & reel. Singer sewing machine, all sizes flower pots, stand lamp, blanket chest, baskets, bedding, pillows, benches, bar stools, inverted artificial tree, children’s items, decorative garden pieces, coats, sweaters, art & frames, records, jewelry, purses, much more!

939 Brighton Dr. June 24-25, 9-2. Household items, boys clothes, kids stuff. Multi-Family Yard Sale! Something for everyone! 1133 Central Avenue. June 24, 10-6: June 25, 10-4. 117 Surrey Lane; June 22-23-24; 8-5; 1500 watt electric heater, humidifier, 3 crock slow cooker, lots of misc 500 E Main St; 6/23-2425; 9-5; Ladies L-2X, boys’ clothes 4T-up, table, kitchenware, knickknacks, good misc 952 Sunset Dr; June 23-24; 9-4; Lawn mower, household items, lots of clothes like new, dresses, youth & teen clothes, Miche covers, puzzles, games, more! 138 Willow Dr; June 23-24; 9-5; Computer desk, stand, TV, computer games, music, movies, exercise bike, cookbooks, bike, records, 2-3-4X women’s. Garage full Gentlemen! 107 Green St; June 23-25; 9-7; Black & Decker scrolling jigsaw, orb sander, mitre saw, contour sander, cut-off saw, wrenchpuller, DeWalt planer, JD lawn tractor 216, 5x8 trailer, vintage & Western books, Wm Johnson & Louis L’Amour, puzzles, more

100 Parkside Dr.; June 22,23,24; 9-5. Clothes - Boys youth medium & large - Girls youth medium. Name brand - Nike, Justice, Under Armor. Misc. items, Christmas decor 8027 Arcanum- Bears Mill Rd., across from Grilliot’s Alignment Huge - June 23,24; 9-5. Huge assortment of newborn-adult size clothing, purses & household items. Huge assortment of baby items - walkers, bouncy seats, pack & play, highchair, swings, toys, etc. Something for Everyone Huge Barn Sale - 8060 Palestine-U.C. Rd., just S. of St.Rt. 571, 1/2 way between Greenv. & U.C.; June 24, 9-5; June 25, 9-2. Coffee tables, kitchen gadgets, decorations, compact size truck tool box, Dadant beehive, computer cabinet, toddler toys, clothing up to 2X, futon sofa, sales/display rack. 231 Windermere Dr; June 23-24; 9-5; Electric lawnmower & grill, some collectibles & smalls, golf antiques, old school books Moving Sale; 6155 Culbertson Rd; June 2324-25; 9-5; Antiques, 60 gal 6.5hp Coleman upright air compressor, misc household & shop items 7540 McMecham Rd; June 23-24-25; 9-5; Something for everyone! 1782 St.Rt. 571 W.; June 23-26; 10-?. Huge Barn Sale - Lotsa old stuff. 16 hole chicken nest, pillars, doors, windows, furniture, housewares, outdoor items & much, much more. Priced to sell! 1740 St Rt 571 W; 1 Day Only June 23; 9-5; Multi-Family!

GREENVILLE Multi- Family Garage Sale. Corner of Fairview & Tiffin. June 23-24, 9-5; June 25, 9-noon; Household, sporting goods, furniture, clothes, children thru adult. Lots of Misc. Something for everyone!

104 Linwood Dr; June 23-24; 8-4; MultiFamily; Cribs/toddler beds, baby/toddler girl clothes, strollers, treadmill 676 Bur Oak Drive. June 23, 24, 25 from 9-5. Girls’ clothing, household items, home decor, and toys. TRI VILLAGE 2848 HollansburgSampson Rd; June 2223-24; 9-5; Antiques, lg amount of walnut & oak lumber, band & table saws, small shop tools, Q-Chord guitar, Guardian Service cookware, Old World Santas, misc UNION CITY 11388 Staudt Rd. June 24-25: 9-5, Fri-Sat. Fishing equipment, tools, clothes, yard furniture, flag pole, much, much more. 330 Pickett Rd, Union City, OH; June 23-24; 8-5; Many misc items 10140 SR 47 N; June 23-24; 9-4; Dining table, kids’ items, outdoor furniture VERSAILLES 204 E. Wood St., Trinity Lutheran Church, June 24, 9-6; June 25, 9-12. Large Rummage Sale

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This 2-Story Brick & Frame Structure features approximately (12) Private Offices, Reception Area, Waiting Area, File & Storage Rooms, Men’s & Ladies Restrooms, Basement, Natural Gas High Efficiency Forced Air Furnace w/Central A/C, Lg. Grand Staircase leading to Second Floor. Large 20+ Car Black Top Parking Lot, Detached 2-Story 18’ x 20’ Alum. Sided Garage and much more! Nearly 2900 Sq. Ft. of space with lots of possibilities. “Disregard any previous asking price for this Complex,” Owners are motivated to sell. Check out this property and take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.

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Home Grown in Darke County set GREENVILLE – Have you ever been at the meat counter and wondered about how to prepare all those different cuts of meat? Or, are you looking for some guidance in buying local fruits, vegetables and meats? Darke County Farm Bureau with the help from Our Ohio and local commodity groups invite you to join them on July 6, 13, 20 and 27 for a four part cooking series featuring one night each of beef, chicken, pork and baking. They will be teaching you what the cuts of meat are and showing you the best way to cook those different cuts. They will be featuring chefs and butchers each night who will teach you how to cook a meal from start to ﬁnish using locally grown foods from Darke

County. The ﬁrst two classes in the series will be held at the KitchenAid Experience in downtown Greenville. The night of July 6, the feature is chicken; a chef from the Merchant House will be presenting and Levi King from King and Sons will be demonstrating how to properly cut up a chicken. The night of the 13, they will be having beef with a special chef to be announced. On July 20, they will feature pork and Jeff Besecker with the Old Arcana will be the chef. The ﬁnal night will be July 27 and will be held at The Winery at Versailles. The featured meal will be vegetarian. The featured chef that night is Doug Surber. Each class will start at 7 p.m. and last until 9 p.m. The doors will open at 6:30

p.m. for those interested in early shopping. The cost is $5 per person for Farm Bureau Members and $10 per person for non-Farm Bureau members each night. You may sign up for all four nights (at a discounted rate) or

just one night. Space is limited so it will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. For more information or to make reservations, call the Darke County Farm Bureau office at 1-855-335-1471.

Auditions for Final Bow GREENVILLE – Final Bow: Center for Children’s Performing Arts will present its 2016 Summer Theatre Workshop, The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum and adapted for Young Performers by Kathryn Schultz Miller. Auditions will be held June 27, 10 a.m. at Final Bow: Center for Children’s Performing Arts, 315 Central Ave., Greenville. Workshop/practices

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time staff members, Youth for Christ connected with more than 1,050 different teenagers in Darke and Preble Counties this past school year. This year’s YFC Golf Classic will take place at White Springs Golf Club. The event will kick off at 9 a.m. using a scramble format. Those interested in golfing can register as an individual for $100 or enter a team for $350. Other options include raising pledges for YFC ministry or upgrading to “Gold Class” for twice the amount. Those who opt for “Gold Class” will receive additional amenities. Those who obtain pledges to benefit local teenagers are also eligible for top fundraising prizes. Business sponsors are wanted as well to help reach this year’s goal. Those interested in more information should call Youth for Christ at 548-2477 or e-mail YFC at office@yfcmv.org.

Rummage sale to beneﬁt Relay for Life VERSAILLES – Trinity Lutheran Church will be holding its annual rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 24 and from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, June 25. All proceeds will go to the Darke County Relay for Life. There will be a variety of items and clothing. Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 204 E. Wood St., Versailles. Rafﬂe items also will be available.

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Russia featured in VAM’s Family Fun Day with Sparough at library VERSAILLES – On June the famous Russia Home27, the Versailles Area Museum will welcome their good neighbors to the east and all their friends from Russia. This afternoon will be an exciting chance for old friends to gather and share their memories of the village of Russia. As part of what is known as “The French Crescent” the early families of the parishes of Holy Family, St. Valbert, and St. Remy this area grew and ﬂourished with the inﬂux of French emigrants. Today, their successful descendents live and thrive in this area. Come and share about Parish life, school events,

coming or perhaps you played on one of their famous baseball or softball teams or the League Champs of the Shelby County League in basketball. Maybe you have memories of the Russia Inn or Shep’s Golden Lantern? Come and share the stories and relive the happy memories of living in Russia. The program begins at 1 p.m. and you’re encouraged to bring your pictures and stories. The museum will be open for tours and one of their newest displays will feature the great American bicycle.

Third quarter honors GREENVILLE – St. Mary’s School is pleased to announce its third quarter honors. First Honors Eighth Grade – Tyler Beyke Seventh Grade – Chris Hadden, Landen Kreusch, Isabelle Rammel, and Kary Tollefson Sixth Grade – Carmen Badell, Jacob Dircksen, Matthew Edwards, Justin Hadden, Ben Hartzell, Wyatt Rammel, Mitchell Schmitmeyer, and Koller Winterrowd Fifth Grade – Mariah Kreusch, Minaxi Pandey, Carson Pope, Luke D. Ram-

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GREENVILLE – The Greenville Public Library presents its next Family Fun Day event on June 22, 11 a.m. Meet on the lawn under the shade trees and bring a blanket or lawn chair. Be ready to welcome back juggler Tom Sparough “The Space Painter.” Tom’s shows

are breathtakingly fun and always include tons of laughter, audience participation, and skill. Family Fun Day is sponsored by generous grants from the Friends of the Library and the Greyson James Steyer Memorial Fund. In case of inclement

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Angel Run 5k ready for 19th annual run NORTH STAR – The 19th annual Angel Run 5k… remembering all lost loved ones, will be held July 17, 9 a.m., at the Fireman’s & American Legion Picnic in North Star. Pre-entry fees by July 8 are $16 for all ages with a

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Celebration for McDermitt GREENVILLE – An open house to celebrate the retirement Greenville Fire Department Assistant Chief David McDermitt will be held July 16, 1-4 p.m., at the Greenville Moose. The event is open to those who want to wish

him well. McDermitt is retiring after 25 years of service with the Greenville Fire Department and more than 32 years as a ﬁreﬁghter. In addition to Greenville, he has worked with Eaton and West Manchester.

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2015 CHEVY IMPALA LTZ, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, exc. cond., silver, 18,668 miles....................................................................................................... $28,995 ......$27,500 2015 CHEVY SS, 4 dr., 6.2L V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, like new, silver, 2,387 miles ......$41,995 ......$40,900 2014 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, one owner, loaded, sharp, crystal red, 56,186 miles .............................................................................................. $19,995 ......$18,900 2014 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 2.5L 4 cyl., all power, like new, champagne silver, 2,818 miles ..................................................................................... $19,995 ......$18,500 2014 CHEVY CRUZE LTZ, 4 dr., 1.4L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, like new, silver, 3,822 miles......................................................................................................... $21,995 ......$20,500 2014 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 2.5L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., white, 61,021 miles .....$15,995 ......$14,500 2013 CHEVY MALIBU LTZ, 4 dr., 2.5L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, like new, silver, 5,279 miles......................................................................................................... $20,995 ......$19,500 2013 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 4 dr., 1.4L 4 cyl., loaded, exc. cond., gray, 46,340 miles ............ $14,995 ......$13,900 2011 CHEVY IMPALA LTZ, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, maroon, 47,905 miles .................................................................................................. $14,995 ......$13,500 2011 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 4 dr., 1.4L 4 cyl., all power, super nice, crystal red, 53,425 miles .. $14,995 .......$13,900 2011 CHEVY MALIBU LTZ, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, loaded, super sharp, crystal red, 35,863 miles .............................................................................................. $15,995 ......$14,900 2010 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, all power, exc. cond., blue, 90,043 miles ........... $11,995 ......$10,500 2010 CHEVY CORVETTE GRAND SPORT COUPE, 6.2L V8, 6 speed, leather, loaded, like new, maroon, 2,838 miles ...................................................................................... $46,995 ......$45,500 2008 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 115,528 miles... $10,995 ......... $9,500 2006 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 163,567 miles ........................................................................................................ $7,995 ........$6,500 1998 CHEVY CAVALIER LS, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., auto, air, good cond., green, 189,328 miles...................................................................................................................$2,995.........$1,900 1986 CHEVY CORVETTE COUPE, 5.7L V8, leather, loaded, exc. cond., silver, 73,513 miles . $10,995......... $9,500

PONTIAC

2009 PONTIAC VIBE FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., sunroof, loaded, super nice, black, 105,076 miles .$8,995 ........$7,900 2009 PONTIAC G6 GT, 2 dr., 3.5L V6, sunroof, loaded, sharp, maroon, 76,089 miles.......$11,995 ......$10,500

BUICK

2015 BUICK LACROSSE PREMIUM II FWD, 4 door 3.6L, V6, leather, sunroof, all options, like new, white, 14,181 miles ..................................................................... $30,995 ......$29,900 2013 BUICK REGAL GS, 4 dr., 2.0L Turbo 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, all power, super nice crystal red, 23,473 miles .............................................................................................. $24,995 ......$23,500 2013 BUICK REGAL PREMIUM, 4 dr., 2.0L Turbo 4 cyl., leather, loaded, super sharp, silver, 15,358 miles....................................................................................................... $19,990 ......$18,500 2011 BUICK REGAL T-TYPE, 4 dr., 2.0L Turbo, 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., mocha, 38,487 miles ................................................................................. $16,995 ......$15,500 2006 BUICK LUCERNE CX, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, all power, very nice, black, 147,169 ................ $5,995 ........$4,900 2002 BUICK CENTURY CUSTOM, 4 dr., 3.1L V6, all power, very nice, maroon, 212,458 black, ................................................................................................ $3,995 ........$2,500

OTHER MAKES

2012 CHRYSLER 300C AWD, 4 dr, 5.7L Hemi V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, black, 78,976 miles ...................................................................................................... $23,995 ......$22,500 2009 FORD FOCUS SE, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., loaded, good cond., blue, 114,939 miles............ $7,995 ........$6,500 2008 FORD TAURUS SEL, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, loaded, very nice, beige, 140,313 miles ............. $7,995 ........$6,500 2006 CADILLAC CTS, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, gray, 92,155 miles........................................................................................................ $16,995 ......$13,900 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI CONVERTIBLE, 2.5L V6, leather, loaded, very nice, black, 166,143 miles ...................................................................................................... $4,995 ........$3,900 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE, 4 dr., 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, exc. cond., green, 119,533 miles .....................................................................................................................$4,995 ........ $2,500 1996 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE, 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, nice car, beige, 163,266 miles ...................................................................................................... $4,995 ........$2,500

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