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Memorial services held for Mark Dotson CLINTON RANDALL

STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE - Friends and family honored the life of Mark A. Dotson Wednesday morning in Greenville. Services were held at the First United Methodist Church with a funeral procession winding through

the city and ending at the Greenville Cemetery. Dotson had been with the Greenville Township Rescue for 38 years where he was the Assistant Chief when he passed away June 17 from complications from Diverticulitis. Members of various Darke County departments and agencies gathered to

honor their fallen brother during the memorial service. “Mark was my go to guy for more than 10 years. He was always willing to accept new responsibilities and challenges and was successful at overcoming those challenges,” Greenville Township Rescue Chief Steve Wenning told

Emergency personnel saluted their fallen brother during Wednesday’s memorial service for Mark A. Dotson in Greenville. (Clinton Randall photo)

The Early Bird. “He will be missed terribly! You cannot have a career in this ﬁeld as long as he did, touch that many lives and not leave a void in the heart of the entire community,” Chief Wenning added. Before beginning his career with Greenville Township, Dotson was with the Union City Ohio Fire Department Service. He made many lifelong friends while with the department several years. “We hated to see him go,” said Doug Wright, who was Assistant Chief at UCOFD at the time. “He always gave 100 percent in everything he did. Greenville got a fantastic guy when they got Mark!” Wright went on to talk about how the department always got such great comments from Dotson’s service to the community. “He loved ﬁre and EMS and it showed in how he treated people,” Wright continued. “The community has truly lost one of the best!” In addition to medical services, Dotson loved

Ladder engines hung the ceremonial American flag at Greenville’s traffic circle as the engine from Union City Ohio Fire Department gave Dotson’s ‘Final Ride’ Wednesday. (Clinton Randall photo)

to ride his yellow Honda Gold Wing that he named “Bumble Bee”. According to his obituary, Dotson also enjoyed playing golf with his friends as part of the Geezer’s Golf Group at Turtle Creek Golf Course and spending time with his

family. Log on to bluebagmedia.com to listen to Dotson’s ‘Final Call’ recording from the Darke County Dispatch Center that was aired across the county during Wednesday’s burial service.

Cora retires after 25 years, will be missed Poultry exhibitors Miss BOB ROBINSON can prepare for fair RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Darke County Jr. Fair’s poultry exhibitors will not be left out at this year’s fair. Although the state has banned all poultry shows and exhibitions for the remainder of the year, the Junior and Senior Fair Boards, along with several committees continue to work on alternatives. A plan to allow exhibitors to present their projects for their fair premium has been approved, but some of the other shows are yet to be decided. According to Beth Martin, Jr. Fair coordinator, they are having a Jr. Fair Poultry meeting next week to discuss the issue further. Some of the possible “extra events” that will be discussed include a Skillathon, Avian Bowl (a question-type game), Showmanship with the possibility of using fake birds, and an egg display. Pictures of an exhibitor’s bird project will replace actual birds on the fairgrounds this year. In order to receive a $5 premium, exhibitors will display a poster in the Poultry Barn with 3-5 pictures and a paragraph about their project, feed tag, and concluding statement. They must also include their name, age and project type in the lower right corner. Their project must be raised to completion

and they will be judged by the judge that would have normally judged the poultry show. The exhibitor will take his/her poster to the judge and discuss the project. This show will take place on the day the show would normally have been held. If an exhibitor cannot be present for the judging portion they will not be eligible to sell their project at auction. The exhibitor must also attend a mandatory meeting on the ﬁrst Friday of the fair. In order to sell and receive their premium, the exhibitor must do everything required to receive the $5 premium and complete Quality Assurance and their project book. They must also draw an auction number after the mandatory meeting. Exhibitors will take their poster through the sale ring on sale day. Exhibitors completing a General Project (no birds) for the $3 premium must have a poster on display in the Youth Building, club’s booth or in the poultry barn. They must also complete as much of the project book as possible. The maximum premium an exhibitor can receive is $15. They would need to complete a poster for all three classes in order to earn the premium. The exhibitor must have completed the project by raising the birds and doing a poster for each class in order to be eligible.

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GREENVILLE – “I will miss the patients,” said Cora Winston. She will be retiring from Wayne HealthCare after 25 years of service to the hospital. She smiled, then continued quietly… “I love the people who come in here as patients.” She recalled once at a grocery store… “This couple walked up to me and said, Cora, do you remember me? “That’s what makes it nice,” she said. She added she’s enjoyed working at Wayne HealthCare. “The people here are nice.” She remembered when she ﬁrst started, said it was hard. “Then we got a new boss,” she said, smiling. “Lisa Garland. Now it’s easier getting our work done. She takes care of us.” While Cora will be retir-

Cora Winston (third from left) stands with her boss Lisa Garland (second from left) and her co-workers in Wayne HealthCare’s Environmental Services. She will be retiring after 25 years of service. (Bob Robinson photo)

ing from Wayne’s Environmental Services, she referred to her job as Housekeeping. “That’s what it was called when I came

Winston stands with Jeff Subler, Vice President of Support Services. Subler oversees the hospital’s Environmental Services. (Bob Robinson photo)

here,” she said. “Habits like that stick.” The soft-spoken lady acknowledged sometimes she gets mad… but “I hold it in.” Her co-workers disagreed, noting Miss Cora (that’s what they call her) “has this way of giving you ‘the look.’” They added sometimes they’ll get her finger. “Not the bad finger,” Cora said immediately, demonstrating. “The first finger.” “We give her a hard time,” they added, laughing… “But she knows how to give it back.” Are they going to miss her? “Well, yeah!!” They laughed again. “She’s the life of the party!” Her boss, Lisa Garland, said it was going to be emotional for her when Cora

left. “She’s been an exemplary employee who goes above and beyond her duties. She’s admired by coworkers – all departments – and her name is mentioned a lot by patients. “I just love her,” she said. “She’s the greatest of the great!” Cora’s plans? “I’m going to get my house back in order. Then I’m going to start visiting the kids.” She has six children (23 grandkids and six great-grandkids). Three kids are in Ohio, one in California, one in Las Vegas and one working for the government stationed in Japan. “I’m hoping to go to Japan next year,” she said. “I have two grandbabies I haven’t seen.”

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felony) child endangering. On June 20 police were dispatched regarding a domestic dispute. Jason Taylor was arrested for domestic violence following an altercation with his wife Peggy Taylor, who may also face domestic charges. The case is being sent to the prosecutor’s office. Jason was arrested at Speedway where he had gone to clean up his injuries. He was found to have two previous convictions for domestic violence through Florida. He was transported to Darke County jail and held without bond. Peggy was transported to Wayne HealthCare for her injuries. Three minors at the residence were released to a relative. CHILD ENDANGERING On June 22 police responded to a call regarding a small child in a diaper running on the sidewalk alone in the area of North Gray Avenue. The mother, Leanna Parris, was found at 400 No. Gray Ave., Apt. A. The officer discovered she also had an active warrant out of Darke County for failure to appear on a family offense. She was placed under arrest, transported to Darke County jail on the warrant and given a warning for child endangering. ASSAULT On June 17 police were dispatched to 919 Jackson St. regarding a verbal argument between Howard Hoisington and Albert Mutschler. The caller stated Mutschler had been fired, was refusing to leave and was attempting to take a computer. Mutschler is part owner of the business, so cannot be trespassed or fired. Prior to the arrival of police Mutschler had gone to his office and begun unhooking his work computer (desktop). Hoisington blocked the door and refused to let him leave. The door to the office had no handle, only a hole, so Hoisington was holding it shut by putting his hand through the hole. Mutschler told Hoisington to let go and move. Hoisington didn’t do it so Mutschler took a small pocket knife from his pocket and poked a finger with the blade. The officer observed the prick which had a speck of blood coming from it. Both parties stated no threats of bodily harm were made. Hoisington was issued a citation for unlawful restraint; Mutschler was issued a citation for assault. DISORDERLY CONDUCT On June 14 police were dispatched to Bach to

Rock, 334 S. Broadway, regarding an alarm of glass breakage. An 8’x8’ glass pane window had been broken. There were several people at the scene; two individuals arguing were Daniel Sparks and James Hines. Hines allegedly pushed Sparks into the window of Bach to Rock, breaking it, then left the scene on his motorcycle. Hines was found at his residence. He told police he had gone there to pick up his girlfriend and while leaving Sparks had begun threatening her. Hines said he told Sparks to leave her alone; Sparks then began pushing him, causing him to fall to the ground. That was when Sparks fell back into the window. Bach to Rock owner indicated there was considerable damage beyond the one broken window and advised he had a video surveillance camera. After considering the evidence, both Sparks and Hines will be issued citations for disorderly conduct. DRUGS On June 16 police observed a vehicle traveling north on South Broadway with no visible working tail lights. The officer conducted a traffic stop on West Main Street. The driver, Kimberly Dotson, handed the officer her driver’s license, registration and an insurance cancellation notice. The officer found out her operator’s license is currently suspended due to

a non-compliance suspension from May 22, 2015 to May 22, 2016 and she has two prior convictions for driving under suspension. Dotson was asked to exit the vehicle and permission was obtained to search it. The officer detected the odor of marijuana. He observed a small red purse on the passenger seat. After gaining permission to open the purse, the officer observed a clear bag with a green leafy vegetation that had the odor and appearance of marijuana. She stated the bag was given to her by a friend of a relative. Dotson was not able to contact a licensed driver to move the vehicle, which was parked in a fire department parking space. It was subsequently towed. She was issued citations for driving under suspension and possession of marijuana. 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.

Ice Cream Social at Versailles Museum VERSAILLES – The Versailles Area Museum will bringing back its annual Ice Cream Social as the Independence Day Weekend closes out. Join them on July 5, 4-6 p.m. as they will offer delicious ice cream, desserts and sandwiches for a donation and assorted beverages (for a charge). Everything that is donated will beneﬁts the museum. The Grandmas & Grandpas will provide their brand of good old songs to keep your feet taping. The highlight of the afternoon

will be the drawing for the wonderful crafted prizes from the annual summer rafﬂe (there will still be time to purchase tickets). Regular museum hours will be kept with extended time throughout the event. This will be a great time to enjoy the summer displays and perhaps see some old friends. All Annie Oakley gift items are reduced 50 percent through July and their fabulous book “All Roads Lead Home” is in stock and will also be available.

Early Bird deadlines listed for this week GREENVILLE – The Early Bird and Bluebag Media will be closing its office on July 3 in recognition of Independence Day. With the closure, the office will also be adjusting its deadlines for advertising, classifieds and news releases. The cutoff for news releases and classified ad-

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GREENVILLE – Koenig Equipment moved into its new home in Greenville in February and on June 19 and 20 the company held a special grand opening celebration. The two-day event featured food, fun, clinics, product demonstrations, sales, promotions and a ribbon cutting. A ground breaking for the facility was held nearly a year ago, which set the wheels in motion for the company to move its Greenville facility from

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Deaton gets 9-months for police chase GREENVILLE – Nicholas K. Deaton, formerly of Greenville, pleaded guilty to a charge of Failure to Comply with the Order or Signal of a Police, a third degree felony, and learned he will spend nine months in prison for leading Greenville Police ofﬁcers on a car chase Jan. 31. In addition to serving the nine-month sentence out of Darke County, Deaton will also serve 11 months in prison on an unrelated case out of Miami County. According to Common Pleas Judge Jonathan P. Hein, the sentences will run consecutive and he will be spending the next 20 months in prison. On January 31, 2015, Deaton and two others allegedly entered the Walmart on Wagner Avenue and one of the individuals was caught leaving the store without paying for a vacuum. Deaton and another individual left the store. While citing the person caught with the vacuum, Greenville Patrol Ofﬁcer Ryan Benge noticed Deaton in a spray-painted black Monte Carlo on

Lease Avenue. The ofﬁcer turned on his emergency lights and attempted to make a stop. The vehicle pursuit left Greenville’s city limits and ended at the corner of Children’s Home-Bradford Road and Arcanum-Bearsmill Road. The police report stated Deaton reached speeds of 85 to 95 mph and failed to stop at two intersections. When the pursuit ended, Deaton jumped out of the car and began running, but was soon taken into custody. Deaton was facing a felony warrant for a probation violation at the time. Darke County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Michael Rieman asked for the maximum 12 month sentence citing the court’s interaction with Deaton since 2009. He said the court has given him countless opportunities and provided him with resources to help him out, including the Vivitrol program. “In ﬂeeing from the police on that evening, he created some serious harm or risk of harm to individuals,” said Rieman.

When given the opportunity, Deaton spoke on his own behalf, “Sir, I apologize for everything I’ve done. I apologize to the probation department… they did try to help me as much as they could. I hope I can get myself together this time.” Upon sentencing, Judge Hein said, “Let me express my disappointment. I don’t have a lot of disappointment that you failed because I see that a lot. We expect it. My disappointment is that you dragged a lot of other people down with you. It seems like every time you went off the rails you found another girl to drag down and introduced to heroin or introduce to criminal conduct. That’s demeaning to them.” He concluded, “There’s a trail of female defendants running around with opiate addiction right now because of you. It’s a poor legacy to leave behind.” He was also given a three year operator’s license suspension. Deaton was represented by defense attorney Randall E. Breaden.

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Summer Crisis program to begin GREENVILLE – Community Action Partnership is accepting appointments for the Summer Crisis Program. The program will begin July 1 and run through Aug. 31. Darke County residents

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Public Hearing on budget set

GREENVILLE – A public hearing will be held by Greenville City Council on July 7, 7:30 p.m., in the Council Room, Municipal Building, on a proposed 2015 budget.

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I am delighted with the coverage of athletic events provided by The Early Bird. Not only does Journalist Clinton Randall provide fans with top-notch game and statistical reporting but he also gives emphasis and coverage to coaches, athletes and events that are not traditionally covered by the media. Early Bird coverage goes beyond “everyday” and “routine” reporting. Mike Thornburg Athletic Director Union City High School

Wayne HealthCare Foundation celebrates Independence Day GREENVILLE – Independence Day is a time to truly honor those men and women that give and have served so generously to protect our freedom. The Wayne HealthCare Foundation celebrates freedom and the legacy of veterans with the Foundation Donor Wall and Veterans Memorial Gardens at the hospital campus on Sweitzer Street. Loved ones are welcome to honor and memorialize the special Veterans in their lives with a brick engraved with their name, rank, dates of service and wing of military. Families and businesses can also show their support by making a donation to purchase a space on the Foundation donor wall. The community is welcome to stop out at anytime to see the Wayne HealthCare Foundation Donor Wall and Veterans Memorial Garden. If you would like to order a brick,

call Lauren Henry, foundation director, for more information at 547-7408. This lasting legacy of honor also supports the Wayne HealthCare Foundation, a 501c3 non-proﬁt, whose mission is collaborating through philanthropy with Wayne HealthCare in order to enhance community education and wellness close to home. Your gift will honor the loved ones in your life as well as strengthen community health in Darke County. The Wayne HealthCare Foundation supports community scholarships for youth seeking a future in medicine, community health programs such as diabetes education, and serves as a partner with Wayne HealthCare to provide the hospital with state of the art medical facilities to best serve Darke County residents, promoting quality care and wellness close to home.

Math Maniac will entertain GREENVILLE – Family Fun Day at the Greenville Public Library continues on July 1, 11 a.m. with “The Math Maniac

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On behalf of the Versailles Poultry Days Chairmen and Board of Directors, I would like to extend a huge thank you to all of the volunteers that assisted in making the 2015 Poultry Days festival a success. I have been fortunate to be a part of the Versailles Poultry Days Committee for many years and I would especially like to thank this year’s committee: Brian Henry, Kevin Kissinger, Jeff Lyme, Alex Luthman, Shawn Peters, Teresa Slonkosky, Dawn Luthman, Vicki Ruhe, Sharon Barga, Brian Wood, Jeff Barga, Luke Subler, Josh Brooks, Nicole Lyme, Paige Slonkosky, Ron Gehret, Brent Pepple, Emily Frey, Dereck Smith, Jodie Bohman, Eric Stachler and Louie VonDuhn. This group was willing and able to make things happen in 2015 and is eagerly looking forward to the 2016 festival. Thanks is not enough for me to express to them gratitude for all their hard work and dedication to the festival. They are truly an amazing group! I would also like to thank: Versailles Fire Department, Versailles Emergency Medical Services, Versailles Police Department, Village of Versailles Employees, Versailles School Custodians,

and Versailles Board of Education for their continued outstanding support of the Poultry Days Festival. Due to the efforts put forth by so many individuals, Poultry Days is able to play a part in improving the quality of life for a better Versailles. The crown jewel of these efforts is Heritage Park, which was developed by and is maintained with proceeds from the annual Poultry Days festival. I am very grateful for the tremendous cooperation and generous contributions from local businesses and individuals that add to the planning and running of the festival. It takes a community to have a festival like ours. Whether it’s being there to show their support or to lend a hand, as always this community has demonstrated their commitment to another successful festival. This is just another example of what makes Versailles such a great community in which to work and call home! Again, thanks to all of you and let’s work as a community to make Versailles and Poultry Days better every year! Brian Pearson 2015 Poultry Days Chairman Versailles

DeMare runs for US Senate BOWLING GREEN – Joseph DeMare, who announced his candidacy for US Senate on Earth day, has begun collecting petition signatures to be placed on the Primary ballot in spring of 2016. “I’m incredibly excited that we have people literally all over the state working to put a Green on the ballot for the Senate race in 2016,” said Mr. DeMare. DeMare, a machinist from Bowling Green, says he is running to win. “It’s time. It’s time we ﬁnally break the stranglehold that the two-party system has had on our democracy. It’s just not working for the people anymore,” he added. In order to be placed on the ballot DeMare has to

turn in 500 valid petition signatures. The Green Party of Ohio secured minor party status in the 2014 gubernatorial elections when their candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Anita Rios and Bob Fitrakis, garnered more than three percent of the vote. Leon de Leon Guerrero, Joseph DeMare’s campaign manager added “Greens are fundamentally different from the other parties because we refuse to take money from corporations or corporate PACs. We are not owned by businesses. We work for people.” For more information, visit http://www.joedemareforagreenfuture.org/ or https://www.facebook. com/DeMare4Senate.

Second National continues P4P support GREENVILLE – Second National Bank continued its support of local development efforts recently by backing Darke County’s Partnering for Progress (P4P) initiative again in 2015. This marks the seventh consecutive year the bank, an original founder of the P4P initiative, has supported the countywide, public-private development effort. “The Partnership has continued to have a high level of success tackling issues that directly impact the growth of Darke County,” stated Second National President & CEO John Swallow. “Whether it’s P4P’s strong business retention efforts, the many workforce development programs, or the forging of strong relationships with neighboring counties, we want to support programs that strengthen the local economy” According to Darke County Economic Development Director Marc Saluk, the P4P initiative has worked with local businesses to help create or retain

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“Hello, Grumpy,” she said with a huge smile. I was leaving the grocery store; she was coming in. Nothing more was said as we each went our way. I grinned. That made my fifth “contact” in 15 minutes at the store. Another adult had grinned and said “You don’t look grumpy to me!” True. But she hadn’t given me a reason to be grumpy. Then there was the family of five… mom, dad and three youngsters who knew me. One of them was a special fifth grader of mine. I was focused on frozen food options when I heard “Mr. Robinson!” and he came running for a hug. His brother and sister (different grades) also had reasons to dislike or like me. Fortunately it was the latter.

I thoroughly enjoy tutoring in the summer. I see a lot of my students on almost a daily basis. Most are in the summer reading program. They like to read and get rewarded for doing so. Three young ladies from the junior high came in one day, smiled and said “Hi, Mr. Robinson” as they walked by. “Getting some books to read?” I asked. “Nope!” they answered and kept walking. Thirty minutes later they were walking back out with DVD’s they’d checked out. “Got any books in that bag?” I asked. “Nope,” they responded as they left the library. They were trying hard not to smile. Maybe next time. I work with children who are struggling, children who are doing ﬁne but want to ﬁne-tune their skills… I even have one student who is already working at the grade level she’ll be entering. Maybe her goal is to get to the next grade level before summer is over? Not sure why I’m needed, but I’m delighted

to be playing a role in her educational journey. What I really enjoy is getting to know the little ones as I work with them, one on one, an option I don’t have as a sub. As a sub I work with 20 plus children each day and never really get a chance to know them. Some stand out because they’re terrific students who get their work done and proudly show it off to the teacher. Some stand out because they want attention and hugs… others stand out because… well… you know what I mean… They find other ways to get the attention of the teacher. They are equally precious and, more often than not, the first ones to give me hugs when they see me in the hallway at school or out in the community. Even though I’m often required to put on my “grumpy” hat, my first thought is always to give them a big hug and tell them they can make better decisions. Then there’s my “college” little one. I will make

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Clear or Cloudy Government? BY CARLA SURBER TREASURER/CFO GREENVILLE CITY SCHOOLS

Transparency is a word that I remember from a very young age. I had a ﬁrst grade teacher, who addressed the windows in our 1930’s classroom as transparent (clear) and the door glass translucent or cloudy. That stuck with me. The door window panes were cloudy and only let a shimmer of light through. Only glimpses of what was there, but never a real picture. However, the windows to the west, which were clearly transparent, would allow for everyone to see things as they were with no clouding or question. We can compare that with government today. We want to be transparent and allow those around us to see the truth. The real quest in government is to do the will of the people and let them know it without reservation. It is not

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make the public records and provide them when asked. We have been nine years running with the Auditor of State’s Award with Highest honors. None of this would happen without good people in our district that work daily for the people as a team. I think transparency in government is the cornerstone of what we do. Without transparency, there can be corruption. It is important for us to remember those words. We voluntarily signed onboard to be part of OhioCheckbook.com. We will be providing information to the state for their database. This is just a further extension of what we already do. This project will make governments even more transparent for those who participate. The State Treasurer is simply

creating a uniform access to all those willing to participate to make that “clear window”. I have two basic philosophies in my work life. The first is that we represent the people of the school district and those children with the best education that can be provided with the most efficient manner of government. The second is that our office works to support the staff of the district who acts as the first line providers to those in the classroom. We need to do what we can to shore up the system to the best advantage of the students. Without them, there would be no need for us. Without transparency, we are not fit to serve. We want the public to know that we strive to be that Windex keeping the windows clear and clean.

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COVINGTON – Daniel and Donna Helton of Union, Ohio would like to announce the engagement of their daughter Emily Suzanne to Adam Richard Hess son of Jeff and Deanna Hess of Covington, Ohio. Emily is employed with Hospice of The Miami Valley. Adam is engaged in farming, and employed with ODOT. He is also studying Engineering at Sinclair Community College. A private family ceremony will be held in Kentucky on July 10, 2015. A formal reception will be held in West Milton on July 18, 2015. The couple will reside in Covington.

Wandle Reunion CASTINE – The 98th

Wandle Reunion will be held July 12 in the Castine Church of the Brethren Fellowship Hall, 1 p.m. Bring food to share, old newspapers, scissors, wrapped white elephant gift, family pictures and your family. Lemonade will be provided. Relatives are encouraged to attend.

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OSGOOD – The Catholic parishes of St. Nicholas, Osgood and St. Louis, North Star, will be operating a produce stand for the beneﬁt of the poor. The stand will be located on the corner of State Route 705 and US Route 127, North Star. St. Maria’s Community Farm welcomes gardeners to donate fruits and vegetables from their orchards and gardens or baked goods. The public is invited to come and offer donations for whatever they wish to take home. The produce stand is open every Saturday beginning July 11 and throughout the rest of the summer from 9 a.m. to noon. All proceeds and leftover produce are given to St. Vincent Hotel in Dayton, which feeds approximately 1,000 meals a day. Some of the proceeds may also be given to other area soup kitchens.

of the late Charles and Mary Belle Arnett will be holding its reunion on July 12, 1 p.m., at the Covenant of Peace Church, 4745 US Route 127 N., Eaton. The church is a short distance south of I70. All descendants are encouraged to be in attendance. Please bring a ﬁlled picnic basket to share and your beverage and table service. For more information, call Cindy Dean, 621-3758.

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Palestine High School: (back row) Lowell Dill, Herb Saylor, Betty Routzong, Martha Warvel, Clyde Stump, Lowell House, Bill Rich, (front row) Pat Graham, Iola Stanze, Jean Folkreth, Jane Stump, Caroline Singer, Margaret Ayette, and Donna Bixler. Not pictured are Wayne Ross, Anna Bowen, John Mikesell, Janice House, and Myrna Carder.

Hollansburg High School: (back row) Richard Baker, Charles Foreman, Gene Moore, Jim Hill, Reece Fraley, (front row) Maxine Burt, Nina Williams, Annabel Black, Imogene Moores, Marthalea Hill, and Betty Jo Wilcox. Not pictured are Martha Herron, James Foreman, Dorothy Young, Dorothy Hiatt, and Charles Fraley.

Graduates of Westmont High School: (back row) Roger Rutan, George O’Dell, Rick Bruner, Duane Richards, Frank Nichols, Lois Nichols, Carolyn Eubanks, Dixie Robbins, Paul Robbins, Bob Farmer, Denny Farmer, Norman Weimer, Richard Helmer, Cindy Sink, (front row) Linda Miller, Barbara Fraley, Nevin Miller, Lynn Hinshaw, Mike Foreman, Joyce Menger, Carolyn Miller, Esther Winterowd, and Dick Farmer.

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1965 was the honored class, but special recognition was also given to attendees from the classes of 1955 and 1945. It was an evening much enjoyed by those who attended.

Senior Resource Group meets weekly GREENVILLE – Seniors looking for something to do have an option. The Senior Resource Group meets three days a week at the First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. Fourth St., Greenville, behind Second National Bank. In addition to a time for socializing, the group enjoys a nutritional meal with food brought up from Dayton on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Meals can be ordered by calling Senior Resource at 228-3663. The group is very appreciative of the church of allowing them to meet in their fellowship hall. New ofﬁcers have recently been elected. The ofﬁcers are Linda Williams, president; Mary Cool, vice-

president; Judy Brode, secretary/treasurer; and Vera Marshall, sends cards. The meetings begin at 11:20 a.m. with Bingo, which is followed by the meal at noon. Euchre is played after the meal. The Senior Resource Group would also like to thank all of the groups that have called Bingo. They include Kindred, BRC, Heartland, Horizon, Oakley Place, Rest Haven, Brookdale of Greenville, Comprehensive Health and Hospice. For more information on the Senior Resource Group, call President Linda Williams at 459-5116. The group would also like to thank Lois Weiss who was a long time em-

Members who recently attended the Senior Resource Group includes Jesse Cassell, Iris Bolen, Judy Brode (secretary/treasurer), Mary Cool (vice-president), Wanda Derr, Donna Kullman, Linda Williams (president), Paul Morgan and Janice, Carol Hall, Marjorie Alexander, Peggy Craddick, and Onis Craddick. Not pictured is Vera Marshall.

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BIBLE SCHOOL Trinity Lutheran Church PITSBURG – All are invited to Splash into God’s Word with Trinity Lutheran Church in Pitsburg. The kick-off will be at the annual Picnic in Pitsburg Park on June 28, 10:30 a.m. They will be Walking on Water. Dress to get wet at this carry-in picnic, which includes water games. Vacation Bible School will continue in July with the option of coming to any or all Wednesday evening events. Come from 5:45-7:30 p.m. for stories, singing, crafts, recreation and snacks. The events are designed for preschoolers up to sixth graders. July 8 – Noah’s Ark – Bring any color of the rainbow boxed or canned food

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OBITUARIES

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– Max R. Stickelman, 78, of VeteranNew Paris, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 11:59 a.m. at the Life Care Hospital in Miamisburg. Max was a good man and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He was born on March 14, 1937 in Darke County, Ohio, to the late S. D. and Lucille (Hart) Stickelman. He is survived by his wife Dixie (Wills) Stickelman; children, Terri (Steve) Stibaner and grandchildren Eric, Katie, and Sarah Stibaner; Chuck (Susan) Stickelman and grandchildren Hannah and Harry Stickelman. Also survived by his stepchildren, John (Lori) Spencer; Jerry (Robin) Spencer; Joe (Misha) Spencer; James (Kelly) Spencer; and Jason (Nicole) Hemmerich, and grandchildren Wes, Austin, Cody, Samantha, Taylor, Kyle, Kelsie, Khloe, Wyatt, Kiera, Collin, Ethan, Trevor, Lane, and Landon and one great grandchild Blake. In addition to his parents Max was preceded in death by his sister Joan Stickelman, and stepson Jeffrey A Spencer. Max was a farmer most of his life before retiring from Dixon Industries as a Regional Manager. He was a veteran of the United States National Guard. He was a member of the Darke County Fish and Game Club and a lifetime

member of the NRA. He enjoyed tinkering, gardening, canning and most of all spending time with his family. The family is having a Celebration of Max’s Life on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 1 p.m. at the Darke County Fish and Game Club, 1407 New Garden Rd, New Paris, Ohio, and invites all their friends to come and share story’s and memories of Max. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the American Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.

BIRT – Mary Kathryn Birt, 97, of Greenville, died Thursday, June 18, 2015. Graveside services were held Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens. HAWORTH – Ronald “Ron” Lee Haworth, 80, of Greenville, died Friday, June 19, 2015. Services were held Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 2 p.m., at Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum. Burial is in Newcomer Cemetery. PEARCE – Mary Ellen Pearce, 88, of Ithaca, died Thursday, June 18, 2015. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at the Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum. Graveside Committal services were held at Preble Memory Gardens, West Alexandria. BROWN – Gene P. Brown, 84, of Versailles, died Saturday, June 20, 2015. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles. Burial is in the St. Valbert Cemetery, Versailles.

EUM hosts special event before ﬁreworks GREENVILLE – Kick off your Fourth of July weekend at Family Fest on July 3, at the Darke County Fairgrounds. This free event begins at 1:30 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m. The goal of Family Fest is to have a full day of free events such as games for the entire family, a guest speaker who will encourage families, information on hand to help families succeed and thrive, and a free meal for families to enjoy together. The EUM

Sunshine 5k helps local ministry

GREENVILLE – Runners, joggers and walkers: you are needed by NextStep Ministries at the Sunshine 5K! The annual Sunshine 5K will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 19 at the Greenville City Park. All the proceeds from participant registrations beneﬁt local ministries. This year, you may choose NextStep Ministries to beneﬁt from your registration. To support them and register for this event visit: https:// gtraces.formstack.com/ forms/2015_sun. Please remember to put NextStep Ministry on the organization line of your registration form. NextStep Ministries is a ministry of EUM Church where Jeff Harper is Lead Pastor. For more information, visit www.eumchurch. org or call 548-3211.

Worship Band and The Quest Band will also be performing. The evening will end with the City of Greenville hosting a ﬁreworks celebration at the fairgrounds. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and prepare to spend the day at Family Fest, and end the evening with a bang. Family Fest is a ministry of EUM Church where Jeff Harper is Lead Pastor. For more information, visit www.eumchurch.org or call 548-3211.

STULL – Carol Stull, 80, of Greenville, died Saturday, June 20, 2015. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, June 25, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Greenville. Burial is in the Greenville Cemetery, Greenville. BATTEN

– Delmer Gene Batten, 91, of GreenVeteranville, died June 21, 2015. A service was held Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Abbottsville United Methodist Church, Arcanum. Burial is in the Abbottsville Cemetery, Arcanum.

HATHAWAY

– George W. Hathaway, 91, Veteranof Arcanum, died Monday, June 22, 2015. Funeral Services were held in the Chapel of the Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville. Burial is in the Greenville Cemetery.

HARMON

– Donald Richard “Dick” Harmon, 75, Veteranof Bradford, died Saturday, June 20, 2015. Services will be held at a later date.

YORK – Paul L. York,

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HAWES – Derek James “DJ” Hawes II, 12, of Bradford, died Monday, June 22, 2015. A funeral service will be held Monday, June 29, 2015 at the Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Osborne ofﬁciating. Interment is at Harris Creek Cemetery, Bradford. The family will receive friends 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

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Judge grants early release in 2008 local bank robbery case BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The “getaway driver” of numerous 2008 armed bank robberies was granted judicial release after serving nearly six years behind bars. Kyle T. Cypher appeared by video connection from the Southeastern Correction Institution in Lancaster, Ohio Monday morning for the hearing in the Darke County Common Pleas Court. He was recently brought to Ohio after serving a majority of his sentence in an Indiana prison. “It looks like he has tried to better himself while incarcerated,” said Cyphers’ defense attorney Matthew Joseph during the hearing. “He has completed several programs trying to get his life back on the right track.”

Kyle T. Cypher, who was 22 at the time, was indicted on two counts of Aggravated Robbery, ﬁrst degree felonies, for his part in two 2008 armed robberies of the Greenville National Bank. While Cypher was given 8 years for the crime, his much older accomplice Donald Sorrell was ordered to serve 21 years in prison. “I was young and immature when this happened,” Cypher told the judge. “I was inﬂuenced by a bad man.” In addition to the Greenville National Bank robbery, the pair were convicted of numerous other bank robberies in at least three Indiana counties. “Mr. Cypher drove the getaway car while his Sorrell actually carried out the robbery,” Darke County Prosecuting Attorney Kelly

Ormsby said during Monday’s hearing. “Since he has already served nearly 80 percent or the original sentence, the state believes it would make sense at this time for the court to grant early release and monitor him on a community control sanction.” After considering the lack of criminal history and positive behavior while incarcerated, Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan P. Hein agreed with the state and gave Cypher a chance at freedom. The remainder of the 8 year sentence was suspended and Cypher will be placed on probation for up to 60 months. In addition, he was ordered to complete any recommended treatment programs and 125 hours of community service.

Triangle bringing back rock ‘n’ roll BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Do you remember some of the glory days at the Triangle in Greenville – Dokken, Great White? Those were the days when rock ‘n’ roll ruled the Triangle. Those glory days are on their way back. This past spring, Kelly Wilson began reintroducing “rock” music on select Sunday nights. The events proved to be successful. So successful, in fact, he is going to continue promoting local and regional rock bands throughout the summer. On June 21, the Triangle welcomed three local acts. Sweet Stages of Hell, Letters to the Blind and Right Way to Nowhere took the

Right Way to Nowhere thrilled the Triangle audience with their brand of Rock ‘n’ Roll. (Rodney Baker photo)

stage to an enthusiastic crowd. Wilson was pleased with the turnout and the bands. He is planning on adding another show sometime towards the end of July. For the Triangle’s country music fans, Wilson

pointed out the Friday and Saturday night line-up will not change. They will continue to be open from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; allowing their patrons the opportunity to dance and enjoy the best in today’s country music.

Reid ofﬁcials joined with local leaders and the Darke County Chamber of Commerce to ofﬁcially open Reid Specialty Physicians of Greenville on Jackson Street.

Reid Specialty Physicians are now under one roof BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – On March 30, 2014, Reid Hospital broke ground on its new $10 million, 34,000 square foot facility at 1101 Jackson St., Greenville. Many area residents began to question how Reid Hospital, Wayne HealthCare and Family Health would be able to co-exist less than a mile from each other. That question was quickly answered by Craig Kinyon, president/CEO of Reid on the day work began on the new facility. “We are working with our partners at Family Health and Wayne HealthCare to compliment the great care they provide,” said Kinyon. What did he mean? According to Kinyon, Reid was going to offer services that neither group offered. On June 23, 2015, 15 months after construction began, Reid began accepting patients at Reid Specialty Physicians of Greenville. The new facility has combined some of the services previously offered in Greenville with some new services under one roof.

Jim Hayes, executive director of Reid Physician Associates, said, “I can’t tell you how excited I am and Dr. Chong and the staff are just as excited for this day.” Edith Perkins, Reid board member, added the strategic plan Reid has put together has paid off. She continued, “The decisions made by the strategic planning committee have made this a wahoo day for Darke County and Greenville.” Mayor Mike Bowers said he is thankful Reid chose Greenville for this facility. “The quality of medical services is unparalleled for a city our size,” he said. Commissioners Mike Stegall and Diane Delaplane added their congratulations to Reid on the new facility. Leading the way at Reid Specialty Physicians of Greenville will be Bethel Cardiology of Greenville with Dr. Henry Chong. He is excited about the new facility because it is a “quantum increase in what we can do now.” He pointed out the larger more comfortable rooms for patients, wider hallways and a couple of areas

where he can hold classes. Many of the exam rooms in his unit and in Reid Orthopedics has exam rooms large enough to accommodate large wheelchairs or stretchers. In addition to the cardiology and orthopedic units, patients will also be able to take advantage of services from Reid ENT, Reid Neurology Associates, Reid Psychiatric Associates, Richmond Rheumatology Center and Urological Care. Some of these services will be available daily while others will only be offered a few times a week or a couple of times each month.

Miami U graduates OXFORD – Miami University awarded 4,101 degrees to students during spring commencement exercises. Local students earning degrees were Abigail Adams and Larry Bingham, of Greenville; Jay Choudhary of Union City; Jason Francis of Versailles; and Jordan Hancock of Laura.

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TV girls basketball campers learn ‘The Patriot Way’ BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

NEW MADISON – ‘The Patriot Way’ was the overall theme of Tri-Village’s girls basketball camp this past week. When asked what the term meant, girls varsity coach Brad Gray simply said, “it’s about doing things the right way.” “We hold our athletes to a high standard here at TriVillage,” Gray continued. “Showing respect both on and off the court is what we expect to see and hope it carries on past school and into life later on!” The 4-day camp had 50 girls ranging from third to eighth grade. According to Gray, there were young athletes from several Cross County Conference schools

in Darke, Miami and Preble counties and from as far away as Miamisburg. “We tried to focus on footwork and form all week long,” Gray added. “I deﬁnitely saw some talent out there and am excited about the future for our girls basketball program.” At the end of camp, Coach Gray and his varsity team members handed out awards in several categories based on age groups. The campers also received a red, white and blue basketball and t-shirt that displayed the words ‘The Patriot Way’ on the front. Gray told the campers that anytime they were their camp shirt to a home girls basketball game they will get in free during the 201516 season.

GREENVILLE – Green Wave three time First Team All-State pitcher Ally Russell added a very prestigious accomplishment to her numerous achievements by earning her way on Team Ohio to play against the Junior National Team. “It was a great experience playing for the Ohio All-Stars,” said Russell. “It was humbling when you get to go and play with all these other girls… the Granville pitcher, the Lebanon pitcher that have gone to state and everybody from around the state is on the team.” “They are all so good, which is really cool that we all got to play together on the same team, let alone that we were playing the Junior National Team with huge players. It was really cool just to be on the same ﬁeld with everybody. I think that was the biggest part.” “When you see a picture of her in an ASA Olympic uniform it takes your breath away and just couldn’t happen to a better kid and family,” said Greenville High School varsity softball coach Jerrod Newland. “When I saw the picture of ASA Junior Olympic No. 4 Ally Rus-

Ally Russell in her ASA Olympic uniform. See and share photos from Russell’s senior year season with the Lady Wave Softball team at facebook.com/bluebagnews. (Submitted photo)

sell… that’s really neat and just a class act… three year ﬁrst team All-Stater and does it the right way.” “That’s an awesome experience for anybody when you look at the uniform she had on and you see the Olympic uniform on there,” said Greenville assistant coach Denny Ruble. “It makes you very proud. She has to be extremely proud for all the hard work she ever put into this game… makes us all proud in the community that is for sure.” Russell had an opportunity to play against the

Junior National team comprised of All-American college players from numerous teams including UCLA, Stanford and Oregon. “What a great way to ice the cake on her high school career,” said Newland. “To be selected for that team and get to play on it. You are playing on the same ﬁeld with college AllAmericans… against them and competing and that’s what it’s all about.” With each Ohio pitcher throwing an inning for the Junior National team, Russell took her turn on the mound holding the All-

Americans scoreless in her pitching appearance. “I did get to pitch,” Russell said. “I only got to pitch one inning because there were ten pitcher that they brought on. They wanted to make sure everybody got a chance. The inning I pitched they didn’t score on me, so that was good.” Russell gives much credit to Coach Newland for her success and the success of the Lady Wave softball program. “Coach Newland, with our strength of schedule and all the people we play really helped us… helped me a lot,” said Russell. Russell also gives credit to her parents, Bill and Terry Russell for their support and moving back to Ohio from Oklahoma. “I am thankful for mom and dad and everything they had done and even the opportunity to move back,” added Russell. “If I hadn’t moved back, this wouldn’t have happened.” “Thanks to Coach Newland for everything he has done,” said Russell. “He helps me get connected with my colleges, helped me do everything I accomplished. Without him I couldn’t have done any of this… and all the coaching staff. They have been great.” Log on to bluebagmedia. com for exclusive extended story.

Summer Smackdown softball tournament BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com Saige Morrie, a junior, goes after the ball for Franklin Monroe.

FM girls get summer tune-up in Sidney BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

PITSBURG – With nearly two months until the start of the Franklin Monroe Varsity Girls Soccer Season, Coach Scott Howell isn’t wasting time in trying to ﬁnd out what his team will look like this fall. In a summer tune-up, several members of FM’s team travelled to Sidney to play in the Stinger Classic on June 20 and 21. They were matched up against A and B teams from Troy, Sidney and Sidney Lehman. Under Ohio High School Athletic Association rules, the teams are only allowed a couple of practices to prepare for the summer scrimmages, but Howell isn’t looking for wins or losses. “We are looking for improvement,” he said. “If you work the bugs out now you don’t have to work them out during the season.” He and Assistant

Coach Troy Baker were assessing the girls throughout the games. “What we think is a mistake is actually a teaching point,” Howell said. He wants the girls to know there is room for improvement. FM’s girl went 2-2 in the four games they played, but Howell is excited with his team this year. “They are young. We have lots of heart and we have no drama. We are very excited about our kids. We have a lot to be excited about. It’s going to be a fun year. There’s no doubt about it.” FM girls have one more set of summer scrimmages on their schedule. They will travel to Troy on July 11 and 12. The competition will be equivalent to what they saw in Sidney. He hopes these games will build some conﬁdence in the younger players, but, at the same time he wants the older girls to stay positive and lead the way for the younger ones.

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GREENVILLE – Greenville was host to one of the few softball tournaments in the area Saturday and Sunday due to a large amount of rain dumped across the state. “It was a great tournament,” said Greenville varsity girls coach Jerrod Newland. “Once again… GGSA (Greenville Girls Softball Association) softball complex… state of the art facility. I’m so proud of what they have out there.” An 8:00 AM Saturday morning GGSA start time that was moved to a Saturday afternoon 2:00 PM kickoff did not dampen the ladies weekend tournament played at Stebbins Field. “The tournament went great and started a little late Saturday,” said Newland. “I don’t think many people played softball in

Ohio this week and by Saturday night we were seeing dust out there. The fields were in such great shape. A testament to the GGSA staff and how much time and effort they put into getting our field and stadium up to standard.” The Greenville Summer Smackdown played host to 17 teams competing in three age groups; 12U, 14U and 16U. Tournament director Denny Ruble and staff had the fields in excellent playing condition soon after the morning rain moved out of the area. “Denny spent countless hours getting the tournament going and seeing it through,” Newland said. “Once again bringing people to Greenville. Great for the local economy bringing people to restaurants and hotels bringing money into the Treaty City and that’s what it’s all about. Anytime we can do that it’s

See and share more photos exclusively at facebook.com/bluebagnews. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

a win-win for us and a winwin for Greenville. Proﬁts from the tournament go to help keep The Academy open where all players can go to hone their softball skills year around. The Ohio Wave Fastpitch Organization and The Academy is com-

mitted to promoting the game of fastpitch softball and helping all players improve their skills year around. To meet these goals The Academy hosts a series of fastpitch clinics, indoor leagues and instructional leagues as well as their annual Fall Fastpitch League.

Greenville #2 leaps past MV in a 5 inning run rule BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

UNION CITY, Ohio – In the ﬁrst meeting between the Greenville #2 7th and 8th grade softball team and Mississinawa Valley the Lady Wave made a late comeback to win by just one run. In their second meeting Tuesday evening, it was the same result but a much different scoring difference for the teams. Greenville went down by one run with the score 5-4 after the ﬁrst inning. The bats sprung to life again in the top of the second inning as they drove in eight runs to take a big lead and

never looked back. The game was called after ﬁve innings since Greenville was winning by 11 runs. The ﬁnal score of the game was Greenville 18 Mississinawa Valley 7. According to Coach Jason Williams, the team has outscored their opponents this season 206-85 and have not lost a game in the Cross County league since opening day. Williams and his team get a little time off to enjoy their winning streak and will be back in action July 1 as they host Ansonia and then Bradford on July 2 back at Stebbins Field.

Greenville’s Haleigh Mayo beats the throw to ﬁrst base in Tuesday’s run rule at MV. See and share photos exclusively at facebook.com/ bluebagnews. (Clinton Randall photo)

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Greenville’s Phillips to play football at Wilmington College BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

Greenville’s Tanner Ross tags a Piqua baserunner during Wednesday’s win. See and share more photos from the camp exclusively at facebook. com/bluebagnews. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Greenville ACME beats Piqua by 1 run in extra innings BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Greenville ACME baseball team bounced back from a 5-0 deficit to defeat the visiting Piqua ACME team 6-5 in extra innings Wednesday. “The team did a great job of not letting it get too out of control by getting a few runs the bottom of the fourth-inning, two in the seventh and not giving up on each other and staying positive,” said Greenville Coach Trey Wolters. Tyler Netzley took the mound for Greenville striking out the side in the top of the first. “Today was a game where pitching did good but it wasn’t the best day there in the fourth-inning,” said Wolters. “We just struggled to find the strike zone from time-to-time and let a few walks and hit by pitch… just one of those days… it happens.”

Piqua plated ﬁve fourthinning runs taking advantage of three hit batsmen and four walks with three consecutive walks with bases loaded. Greenville put three runs on the board in the bottom of the fourth getting an opening double off the bat of Carson Fender, a Tanner Ross RBI double to left-center, a Tyler Netzley RBI triple to deep left and an RBI single to left off the bat of AJ Bowers. The local ACME team made it a 5-5 score in the bottom of the sixth with a heads up play as two baserunners scored on the same past ball. “That was a great read,” Wolters said. “That was very clutch base running.” Greenville made it a walk-off win in the bottom of the eighth getting a oneout Nathaniel Ridgeway run scoring single. Greenville’s ACME record stands a 7-8 on the season.

GREENVILLE – 2015 Greenville graduate Zachary Phillips will take his athletic skills to Wilmington College where he will continue his football career playing for the Fightin’ Quakers. Phillips earned second team GWOC North honors at wide receiver his senior year while going up against many strong Division I opponents. Phillips is the son of Michelle and Tom Boseke and plans to continue his education with a major in athletic training and a minor in psychology. “My mother has helped me a lot with everything… and my coaches helped me… pushed me to be what I am today,” Phillips said. “I am very proud of him,” said Michelle. “He has made it so much further than I did. I had him when I was 17 so my life began taking care of him. There were a lot of things I didn’t get to do. I didn’t have the opportunity for the things and I wanted him to have them. That pushed him to go for it.” “Zach is the ﬁrst one in the family to get that far (attend college),” Michelle added. “My brother didn’t… I didn’t and it’s very overwhelming to get him this far.” “It is very impressive and that is special to me… kinda gives me goose bumps,” said Greenville head varsity football coach Aaron Shaffer. “That is very similar to the situation I was in. I was the ﬁrst of my family to be able to go on to college. The opportunities that football gave me as a student have

Pictured from left to right are Greenville Varsity Football Coach Aaron Shaffer, Zach Phillips, Michelle Boseke (Mother) and Tom Boseke. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

really set me up for where I’m at and that’s the same thing Zach is going to have for himself.” “It’s a great opportunity to go out and better himself and his family and be role models for some of the younger kids who are coming through our program now,” added Coach Shaffer. “When we talk about our program… yes Zach will be gone off to college, but he is still one of us. Saturday mornings we’ll ﬁgure out where Wilmington is playing or who they are playing against and then Sunday we’re going to pick up the newspaper and see how he did. It’s just great for our program to have Zach off in college.” The desire to play football came at an early age for Zach while playing at home in his backyard. “He has always been a good kid. He has always had that determination and that drive since he

was little with a football,” said Michelle. “He’s always wanted to play football. He was always in that backyard trying to catch that ball. Receiver has always been the position that he has wanted and has always went for. The drive and determination… to see that from a kid… it’s amazing.” Coach Shaffer is conﬁdent Phillips’ desire and hard work will help him transition from high school to college. “Zach has done a nice job working,” said Shaffer. “He’s a good player and a good student. He deﬁnitely is going to be one of those that is going to be hard to replace next year, but Wilmington is getting a real good player and I think he is going to do things that is going to make Greenville proud.” Coach Shaffer is a good guy,” Phillips said. “He has really pushed me to become a good football

player and he taught me to work hard when things were getting tough.” Phillips not only is thankful for Coach Shaffer and the entire Green Wave coaching staff, but also gives credit to his teammates. Ryan Ramsey has helped me a lot,” said Phillips. “Bryce Jenkinson really pushed me to understand how to keep my head up even when things didn’t go my way.” “Zach is the kind of kid that works hard… he’s committed… he wants to do well,” said Shaffer. “He has an opportunity in front of him a lot of people don’t have… I think he will do a great job.” It has always been one of the things that we want to strive for… to get our kids the opportunity to better themselves in college and continue their career,” added Shaffer. “Obviously Zach has done a nice job working at that.”

Ken Neff tees off at the Bridges to College Golf Outing. See and share more photos exclusively at facebook.com/bluebagnews. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Bridges to College program holds 6th annual golf outing BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Bridges to College held the sixth annual Karlh McCallister Memorial Golf Outing this past Saturday at Turtle Creek Golf Course. “All the teams made it and we got out on time,” said Bridges to College Executive Director Anne McKinney after a rainy start to the weekend. “We have a lot of sponsors,” added McKinney. “We had 15 elite sponsors. We appreciate all the ﬁnancial help to keep us going towards next year.” Based in Greenville, Bridges to College is a non-proﬁt organization providing services to Ansonia, Franklin Monroe and Greenville High School students. “Bridges to College… we

work with Greenville, Ansonia and Franklin Monroe High Schools to help family and students navigate their way to college,” McKinney said. Bridges to College provides educational programming, advising, and needsbased scholarships to high school students. “The Bridges to College Scholarship is a need basis scholarship and it helped so that I can afford to go to college,” said Cole Ward, a 2014-15 scholarship recipient. Bridges to College believes that educated citizens are the basis of a prosperous local economy and are the foundation of the future high quality of life in Darke County. The 2014 Fifth Annual Golf Outing and rafﬂes raised over $30,000 for the Bridges to College program.

See and share more photos from the camp exclusively at facebook.com/bluebagnews. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Arcanum holds youth girls summer basketball camp BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

ARCANUM – The Arcanum Youth Camp completed four days of basketball for girls entering grades four, ﬁve and six under the leadership of new Lady Trojans varsity basketball coach Matt Grote. “We want to get the younger girls in and get them exposed to what we are doing,” said Grote. “Give them a chance to come out and learn some skills… and have some fun.” 20 young Lady Trojans took part in the camp with 15-20 high school basketball team players

assisting Coach Grote each day. “Overall we had a great week,” Grote stated. “The girls came in and they worked hard. It was hot in the ﬁeldhouse… humid, but they went hard for two hours every day and we had a lot of fun.” “Our goal was to get our high school girls in here working with our younger girls just for a chance to let them to give back to the community that has helped them in the past. Giving them that opportunity means a lot.” “It is really a tribute to their parents and to the youth program,” said Grote of the skill level of

the young girls. “I know they work at it and a lot of the girls are in the gym,

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Chambers launch wage/beneﬁt survey

The Darke County Commissioners recently joined with Greenville Farm Power of the Past to promote the event. Shown with Commissioners Mike Rhoades, Mike Stegall and Diane Delaplane are Duane Edwards, director; Von Oswalt, president; Lester Linebaugh, director; and Nancy Linebaugh, director/treasurer.

Farm Power of the Past returns July 9 GREENVILLE – Greenville Farm Power of the Past will kick off on July 9 at the Darke County Fairgrounds. The event will run through July 12 and will feature the International Harvester Company. The board invites all to come and enjoy the tractors, equipment, gas engines, trucks, lawn and garden tractors, exhibits, demonstrations and much more. The event will include tractor pulls, horse pulls and events for the

kids. A car show will be held on Sunday and there will be a ﬂea market and food vendors throughout the event. Camping is available. Admission is $4 per day or a membership pass is available for $6. Kids 11 and under are admitted free. For more information, contact Von Oswalt, president, at 547-1845 or visit www.greenvillefarmpower.org.

Pregnancy Help Center photo contest GREENVILLE – The Pregnancy Help Center, 105 W. Third St., Greenville, Ohio 45331, is holding its 2015 Fair Baby Photo Contest. Mail or drop off your non-returnable photo (of the baby only) to the above address. The categories are 0-6 months, 7-12 months, 13-18 months and 18-24 months. The photos will be voted on at the Pregnancy Help Center Booth in the Spiritual Life Building, located next to the Fine Arts Building. Fairgoers will determine the winners. Voting will take place from Aug. 21-27. Winners will be announced on Aug. 28 and 29. Four winners will be selected; one in each

category. Winners will receive a $25 gift certiﬁcate and a free photo shoot with a free 8x10. The babies will also be featured on their Thank You cards. The deadline to enter is July 31. Photos can be dropped off from 2:305:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. For more information, call 548-2731 or email lois@dcphc.org.

GREENVILLE - Five chambers of commerce in West Central Ohio have rolled out a new wage and benefits survey to their members after local businesses expressed the need. West Central Ohio chambers’ wage and benefits survey is a collaborative effort of the Celina-Mercer, Darke, Preble and Southwestern Auglaize counties and Wapakoneta Area chambers. Miami Valley chambers have conducted a similar survey since 2007, with Shelby County joining the process several years ago. “This cooperative effort of neighboring chambers not only promotes a closer relationship amongst the chambers, but more importantly offers the advantage of sharing resources to provide information for our members,” said Sharon Deschambeau, president, Darke County Chamber of Commerce. In January, the Human Resources (HR) Council of the Darke County Chamber began discussing conducting the survey in conjunction with other chambers in the region. “All of the West Central Ohio chamber executives quickly decided that this was of benefit to our memberships,” Deschambeau said. “As with any wage and benefits survey, the more businesses participating the better the data,” explained Darke County HR Council Chairman Peggy Schultz. Schultz, vice president of Human Resources at Wayne HealthCare in Greenville, encourages all business owners to participate in the local wage and benefits survey and said all will benefit from the information. “Many human resources professionals have participated in regional and national surveys and while

this data is good, a local wage and benefits survey provides businesses with the data necessary to become and/or remain competitive in today’s local market place,” Schultz said. “Becoming or simply remaining competitive within a particular industry is key to attracting and retaining the employee base we each need.” Jason Murphy, senior manager, Human Resources, at Whirlpool said the company is excited about the creation of the survey. “The data provided will help local businesses remain competitive and meet the needs of our working communities. I encourage all employers to participate and provide any necessary feedback,” said Murphy. The survey is especially beneficial to businesses and organizations that operate in multiple areas, like Council on Rural Services, that operate in nine counties. “The survey is a userfriendly and practical tool to assist regional employers in determining appropriate and competitive wages for our area,” said Millie Woryk, chief HR and administration officer, Council on Rural Services. Greenville National Bank participated in the Miami Valley Chamber Wage and Benefit Survey. Gloria Harpest, assistant vice president, Human Resources encourages area businesses to help. “The West Central Ohio survey is a great opportunity for our local area,” said Harpest. Survey Designer Scott Hamman said the survey is completed electronically and businesses are assigned an identification number. “The information submitted this year is saved and next year survey par-

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Mike Stegall Commissioner Cindy Pike Clerk of Courts Julie L. Monnin Judge R. Kelly Ormsby III Prosecutor Dr. Tim Kathman Coroner James P. Surber Engineer Scott J. Zumbrink Treasurer

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GREENVILLE – Darke County’s ofﬁces will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2015, in observance of Independence Day. The ofﬁces will reopen on July 6.

More than 6,000 children go to “emergency rooms” every year for at-home fireworks-related injuries in the United States, according to a new study. We know many injuries go unreported because of embarrassment or being scared. Parents are present in more than half the cases. Children who were injured while playing with fireworks themselves accounted for approximately half of the injuries. Even more concerning was that one-fourth of injuries occurred to bystanders. This means that a child is at risk of injury by simply being near where fireworks are being used. The top 3 types of fireworks causing injury are Firecrackers, Sparklers/novelty devices, and then Aerial devices. Firecrackers can cause serious injury to a child’s fingers/hands. Sparklers can burn between 1800º F to 3000ºF (1000ºC-1600ºC) causing permanent skin damage. Aerial devices can cause an eye injury, even penetrate the skin. All of these can cause death as well. Rage and Rocko want to tell children “JUST DON’T PLAY WITH FIREWORKS” Let responsible adults use them. It’s just as fun to watch. If you allow children to use Sparklers, have them wear long sleeves, gloves and eye protection. ENJOY THE JULY 4TH TRADITIONS SAFELY.

not participate will have to purchase it at $50 per copy. The cost for non-chamber members is $100. The West Central Ohio Survey is fully compliant with the Antitrust Safety Zone statements issued by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission. Businesses will ﬁnd a link to the survey posted on the websites of the Darke County Chamber, www.darkecountyohio. com. Contact your local chamber for additional information.

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ticipants will only have to review and update the information,” said Hamman. “All completed forms are conﬁdential and respondents will not be identiﬁed in the results.” The survey closes on August 11, said Hamman, and survey results are expected to be available late August, when many businesses begin to strategically plan for 2016. The results will be distributed free of charge to those who participate. Chamber member businesses that do

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Special Beginnings Childbirth Class

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Pre-Diabetes Class Thursday, July 16th 1:00pm-3:00pm

Wayne HealthCare, 3rd Floor Conference Room Pre-Registration is required for all diabetes classes. To register, call (937) 547-5750.

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Chronic Kidney Disease Presenter: Michael Adams, Modality Educator at DaVita, Dialysis of Dayton.

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Heartland helping patients transition GREENVILLE – After illness or surgery, millions of patients require rehabilitation between hospital and home. In 2014, HCR ManorCare centers, parent company to Heartland of Greenville, provided nearly 162,000 rehabilitation stays with more than 90 percent of those patients returning home after completing rehab. Heartland of Greenville treats patients with hospital-level acuity and medically complex conditions, such as strokes, joint replacements and cardiac recovery as they transition from hospital to home. According to Kara Jones, administrator at Heartland of Greenville, “Getting patients back to their lives is the goal, and by taking advantage of our skilled nursing and therapy, we get them one step closer to their goal.” Whether a patient is recovering from surgery, illness or injury, Heartland of Greenville works with the patient, family members and physicians to create individualized care plans that recognize the unique needs of each patient. “While a few stairs to get in and out of the house may not seem like a lot, to a patient who just had knee surgery those steps could be the difference between going to a followup appointment at the doctor and staying home,” said Kristi Thiebeau, Director of Rehabilitation at Heartland of Greenville. “By spending a few weeks working on strength, stamina and conﬁdence, patients return home able to manage their care and less likely to return to the hospital.” The combined efforts of the therapy, rehabilitative nursing, dietary and social services departments provide guidance, family support and the encouragement needed for patients to return to their independent lifestyles. “If a patient lives alone or has minimal sup-

port at home, we want to make sure they can stand long enough to prepare their meal, pick up a bag of groceries or carry a load of laundry without falling, typical things we take for granted until we are suddenly unable to do them,” said Jaime Brown, Director of Admissions. “Our rehabilitation gyms are bustling with activity daily, with patients working on regaining strength, stamina and the skills they need to return home.” Heartland of Greenville is excited to announce the start of renovations to the front entrance, lounge areas, and dining facilities. The renovations are expected to start in July 2015 and end in August 2015. Excuse their mess as they upgrade. Heartland of Greenville already has some great amenities such as wireless access, ﬂat screen televisions, and selective menu items. The renovations are going to bring a personal touch with a 21st Century feel. Heartland of Greenville, located at 243 Marion Drive, Greenville and is part of the HCR ManorCare family. The HCR ManorCare health care family comprises centers that are leading providers of shortterm post-acute services. Their locations operate primarily under the respected Heartland and ManorCare Health Services names. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers provide post-hospital care for patients transitioning from hospital to home. Our clinical teams have the demonstrated track record and commitment to impact the success of patients needing this level of post-acute care so they can return home to a meaningful lifestyle. To view our video vignettes on the post-hospital experience at Heartland/ ManorCare, click on www. heartland-manorcare.com/ roadtorecovery.

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Annie Oakley Tourney is July 20 GREENVILLE – The 34th annual Annie Oakley Golf Tournament is fast approaching. Get signed up with your team today for a chance to win a new car or truck from one of four Darke County area car dealers! You can also purchase a Tee Sign to be displayed to advertise your business or in honor or memory of someone. This year’s tournament

is scheduled for July 20 at the Turtle Creek Golf Course and will feature a shotgun start with scramble format, chances to win great prizes and lunch/ dinner for the golfer and their spouse/guest. Most importantly, the proceeds from this fun and exciting event will beneﬁt the local and independent Cancer Association of Darke County.

Each golfer has the opportunity to win a new car or truck valued at $ 27,500 for a hole-in-one on the sixth and 17th hole. Hittle Buick-GMC, Inc., Dave Knapp Ford-Lincoln Inc., Troutwine Auto Sales and Ron Garrett Chevrolet, Inc. are again joining together to sponsor this year’s Hole-in-One competition. Any golfer getting a hole-in-one on the 11th

hole wins a Yamaha Golf Cart. The golfer getting a hole-in-one on the eighth hole will win a choice of Premium Golf Equipment. Additional information and entry forms for the 34th annual tournament are available at the Cancer Association of Darke County at 548-9960 or from any tournament committee member.

Arcanum Library announces events ARCANUM – Summer is in full swing at the Arcanum Public Library. Kids and adults alike have had numerous activities to enjoy, with the promise of more to come. You can still register for the Summer Reading Program. The theme this year is “Every Hero Has a Story”. They are learning all about everyday heroes, Ohio heroes, superheroes, and how each person can become a hero. Just drop in, and ﬁll out a form. It is never too late to encourage

kids (and adults) to keep up with reading. They have four more story time days planned through the end of summer. Story time is their very popular activity for kids up to preschool age to come listen to stories, make a craft, and sing songs. On June 29, July 6, and 20 there will be two sessions each day. The ﬁrst begins at 10 a.m., with the second following at 11 a.m. On July 13, there will be only one session, starting at 10 a.m. There will

be a special guest at the library that day for the kids to meet. You can pick up a calendar of the Summer Story Time Schedule at the library. On Tuesdays, the library has been holding Heroes in Training (H.I.T.) lessons for kids from kindergarten age and up. The sessions begin at 10 a.m. and last about an hour. There are crafts, games, and lots of activities with a hero theme to enjoy. There are four sessions left for the summer. June 30, July 7, 14, and 21. They have three movie dates left for the summer. There are two movies each day, with the first movie showing at 10 a.m., and the second starting at 2 p.m. Popcorn is served at all showings. On July 1, the first movie will be Balto, the second will be Thor. On July 15, the first movie will be The Incredible Mr. Limpet, and the second movie will be Iron Man II. On July 22, the first movie will be The Rescuers, and the second will be The Avengers. They have some extra special programs planned during July. On July 8, the

Southwestern Ohio Search and Rescue group will be here at 10 a.m. to present a few of their rescue dogs and answer questions about what they do. This event is for all ages. Come and see some of our local furry, four-footed heroes. On July 9, they will be hosting a card game day. There are so many games that can be played with an ordinary deck of cards. Come learn a new one, play one you know, or teach someone else how to play. This drop-in event will run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. On July 16, the library is hosting its annual dropin craft day. Supplies for crafts will be set up from 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Come and make several crafts to take home. They also have an event planned for July 23, featuring some of our local heroes. Firemen, policemen, rescue workers, and more will be here for you to meet. (Time TBA) Stay tuned for more details to come. Feel free to call us here at the library at 692-8484 if you have any questions, or visit www.arcanumpubliclibrary.org.

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Early Bird sponsors Gathering at Garst GREENVILLE – The Gathering at Garst Committee is very thankful to have a partner like The Early Bird and Bluebag Media. “Keith Foutz and his staff continue to help us promote The Gathering,” stated Jenny Clark, Chairperson. “This is an event that attracts thousands of people to our community. We try to get the word out in our event newspaper and brochures that we place

in Darke and surrounding counties,” she said. The event newspaper, printed by The Early Bird, goes to 28,000 homes. What a great way to tell people about The Gathering and the rich history of Darke County. Look for the Gathering at Garst newspaper in the July 19th edition of The Early Bird and be sure to attend the Gathering on July 25 and 26 at Garst Museum.

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The Doug Hart Band, a group that has been a major force in the southwest Ohio blues scene will be the headlining music act.

Food and fun planned at Barbecue & Blues

GREENVILLE – Darke County Center for the Arts will host “Barbecue & Blues,” a family-friendly fundraiser at Turtle Creek Golf Course on July 17. The Doug Hart Band, a group that has been a major force in the southwest Ohio blues scene for over 15 years, will be the headlining music act. The event opens at 6:30 p.m., with local favorites The Green DeVilles providing the feel good danceable music for which they are wellknown. Tickets for the event are $10. The Thirsty Turtle will have food and a full range of drinks available for purchase throughout the evening. DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan says that Barbecue and Blues has become an extremely popular summertime event. “This is a great opportunity to celebrate the season with lively, listenable music in a lovely setting. We invite the community to bring their lawn chairs and blankets and head on out to Turtle Creek for a good time that can be enjoyed by the whole family” Ms. Jordan said. In addition to BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, the special menu available at The Thirsty Turtle includes fried chicken, hamburgers, and hot dogs, plus delicious sides. Desserts and a specialty summer bar drink will also be available. Matt and Angie Arnold,

Tom and Jennifer Bish, George and Becky Luce, and Dr. Robert and Jean McLear are sponsors of the musical performances by the Green DeVilles and the Doug Hart Band; the performance stage is provided by Erwin Brothers Trucking. According to DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins, band-leader Doug Hart is a relentless live performer. “You can feel the passion in his guitar playing, and hear the soul in his voice as he blends his blues and rock inﬂuences into a unique sound,” Rawlins stated. The Doug Hart Band, which also includes bassist Mike Hausfeld, drummer Keith Cozart, and keyboardist Mike Jordan, incorporates many blues standards into their show along with Doug’s original compositions. In case of inclement weather, Barbecue & Blues will move inside. Although tickets will be available at the gate, DCCA strongly recommends purchasing them in advance. Tickets can be reserved by contacting DCCA at 547-0908 or dcca@centerforarts.net or ordered online at www. centerforarts.net. Tickets are also available at Greenville Public Library, Readmore’s Hallmark, and Darke County Welcome Center, as well as at Turtle Creek Golf Course, 6545 U.S. Route 36 East, Greenville.

Yorkshire discussed at Last Monday VERSAILLES – The Versailles Area Museum will hold its “Last Monday” program on June 29, 2 p.m., at the Versailles Area Museum. These gatherings are designed for their “senior” friends or those free for the afternoon. They will enjoy various activities such as looking at old pictures or playing a game of Village Trivia. They will also enjoy reminiscing about towns or events in the area and occasionally welcome in a guest speaker. This month they will reminisce about days gone by in Yorkshire. What was it like to go to church or school here? What stores were in the village? What did you and your families do for fun? Come, sit and share your story or just listen to oth425 Memorial Dr. Greenville, OH 45331

ers. They believe you and others have much to share and they look forward to learning your stories. Join them for all the interesting stories and conversation that happen at each of these events! The afternoon is always capped off with a great dessert and a cool beverage. If you have ideas for programs they want to hear from you! After all it’s all about what you want. In July they will be celebrating life in the village of North Star.

GTS closed for July 4th GREENVILLE – Greenville Transit System (GTS) will be closed on July 4th in observance of Independence Day.

Pictured from left to right are Greenville Twp EMS Chief Steve Wenning, Fred Dean of VFW Post 7262 and Greenville Twp Administrative Ofﬁcer Chris Norris. (Submitted photo)

Flag donation complete local EMS, FD ceremonial set GREENVILLE - The Greenville Township Emergency Services recently received a very special donation from the Greenville VFW Post 7262 - Ohio Charities Fund. The organization donated a complete set of color guard presentation flags to the department. This donation completes the local set of ceremonial items used to honor fallen brothers or sisters of the local EMS and FD departments The VFW Post 7262 representatives became aware that the fire and rescue departments had been working to secure the equipment needed for memorial services and funerals. Darke County departments are working toward a goal of being “self-reliant” in the event the need arises, with the loss of a “Brother or Sister” of any fire or rescue department. Currently, Arcanum Fire Dept. has a set of custom made “loading ramps”, for assisting in casket placement onto a fire engine. Gettysburg Fire & Rescue has a set of silver presentation fire axes, which were donated to them in memory of fallen firefighter Leroy Murphy, Jr. In February of this year, Greenville Township Rescue & Fire Dept’s. were presented

Mosquito spraying ANSONIA – The Village of Ansonia will be spraying for mosquitoes on July 2, beginning at approximately 10 p.m. (weather permitting). Residents are advised to close all doors and windows and keep small children and pets indoors during this time period.

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FINDLAY – Chelsea Berning, of Greenville, has graduated from The University of Findlay. Berning received a bachelor of science in animal science and biology.

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with a ceremonial bell, in memory of firefighter/ EMT Jeff Keaser. The recent donation from the Greenville VFW includes three gold fringed flags: U.S., Fire Dept. and one for Emergency Medical Service. They also donated three gold flag poles, braided tassels, flag pole tops (golden eagles), floor stands, as well as three white leather flag bearer harnesses. Any of the memorial/ceremonial items are available for use to any Darke County department should the need arise in the future. Greenville Township also wishes to thank Greenville Ace Hardware for donating sand, which will be used in the flag pole bases.

GREENVILLE – Darke County Ofﬁce of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will be offering a Basic Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) 20 hour training course beginning Sept. 12. Citizens Corps is a community-based initiative that engages citizens in homeland safety and emergency management by increasing knowledge and skills through training and education. By providing opportunities for everyone to participate in programs, citizens become stronger and make their communities a safer place to live. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), a component of the Citizen Corps program, helps train people to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations in their community. When emergencies happen, CERT members can give critical support to ﬁrst responders by providing immediate assistance to themselves, their family, and their neighbor. The CERT program educates people about disaster preparedness and trains

Dean’s List

ALLIANCE – Brian Ruhe, of Versailles, was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2015 semester at the University of Mount Union. To be eligible for Dean’s List, students must have completed at least 12 credit hours of traditionally graded coursework while achieving a grade point average of 3.550 or better with no grade below a B.

them in basic disaster response skills, such as preparedness, fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations. Following a major disaster first responders will be overwhelmed and may not be able to meet the high demand of emergency services such as search and rescue, medical services, and fire. In these situation people rely on each other for help. Family members, neighbors, and fellow employees will try to help each other until professional services can arrive. Attending the CERT training course will enable you to learn how to prepare yourself, your family, and your community for a disaster, and how to safely respond in disaster situations, and how to organize in the aftermath of a disaster. The course is free of charge and will benefit any citizen who takes it. The course will be held at the Darke County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management office located at 5183 County Home Road, Greenville. It is a 20 hours course divided over four days. Course dates and times are as follows: Sept. 12, 13, 19 and 20, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The course will include a drill/exercise to re-enforce learned skill and will be followed by certificate presentations. Pre-registration is required. If you are interested in attending the course please register by email at josh@darkecountyema.org or call 548-1444. Registration deadline is Aug. 28.

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LOCAL

SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2015

Chief Shapiro runs for Sheriff Spencer will Darke Co. Sheriff run for 7th term CLINTON RANDALL

RYAN BERRY

STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

ANSONIA – For the first time in a long time Darke County voters will need to choose from two candidates running for Sheriff when they go to the polls next spring. Ansonia Police Chief Frank Shapiro announced he will be seeking the seat as a Republican. Sheriff Toby Spencer also announced this week that he would be seeking his seventh term in office; also on the Republican ticket. Both announcements mean there will be a showdown in the 2016 Primary Election in March with the winner moving onto the ballot in the General Election in November. Shapiro has been serving various communities in law enforcement for over 33 years. He began his career as an auxiliary policeman in Butler Township, Montgomery County before accepting a parttime position and eventually a full-time position in law enforcement. He has been serving the Ansonia community as its police chief for the past six years. Running a campaign will be something new for Shapiro. “I’ve never been in politics before in my life,” he said. However, he is very passionate about law enforcement and believes his experience can benefit the Darke County Sheriff’s Dept. and the Darke County community as a whole. As to why he would

Chief Frank Shapiro

run against a person who has held the office for six terms, Shapiro said he has received a lot of encouragement and support from other local law enforcement officials to run for the office. He also noted he was of the belief that Spencer was not running again. He had already begun collecting signatures on his petition when he learned Spencer was a candidate. In addition to his credentials in law enforcement, Shapiro had a successful career in the private sector where he managed 100-200 employees. He pointed out managing people would be a big a part of running the sheriff’s office. Shapiro also sees room for improvement in the

current department. He pointed to the catastrophic drug problem in Darke County and around the country and believes he can make a difference locally. He would also like to see the Darke County Sheriff’s Patrol Auxiliary strengthened. Although Shapiro has only been a resident of Darke County for approximately 10 years, his wife is a lifelong resident of the community. He is realistic about his campaign for the ofﬁce. “I know it will be an uphill battle,” he said. Look for Shapiro in your community or at a local event soon. He is making plans to get out to start meeting residents of the county to gain support.

GCSD moves forward on Harmon renovation BOB ROBINSON

ASSOCIATE EDITOR brobinson@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Greenville City School Board approved reservation of $400,000 in the permanent improvements fund for Harmon Field, a renewal levy and more at its regular meeting June 18. In a discussion between Board Member David Ernst and the rest of the board, it was noted the Harmon Field renovation project was fully supported by the District. GCSD has committed $1 million to the project and has reserved $400,000 of it to be put into use as soon as the Friends of Harmon Field have raised their agreedupon $1 million. Once that happens the School Board will begin the necessary phases of the project. A renewal levy will be placed on the ballot Nov. 3 for ﬁve years. It is a continuation of the current levy for “current expenses” passed by the voters ﬁve years earlier. There will be no increase in taxes. If passed in November it will go into effect in 2016. GCSD Superintendent Douglas Fries had a number of congratulations and

Greenville City School District Supt. Douglas Fries presents a certiﬁcate of congratulations to AJ Frens for placing ﬁfth in State Division I pole vault in Track and Field. (Bob Robinson photo)

commendations to present to the Board. Congratulations went to 2015 Valedictorian Krutant Mehta and Salutatorian Kelly Snyder, Darke County Mentor of the Year Karla Holzapfel and David Torrence for being selected as one of Ohio’s Principal ValueAdded Leaders this year. Congratulations also went to Ally Russell as 1st Team All Ohio in softball and AJ Frens for placing ﬁfth in State Division 1 pole vault in Track and Field. Both students were named GWOC All Conference along with Aaron Balsbaugh in Track and Field’s 800 Meters.

GWOC North Division Player of the Year went to Russell, Athlete of the Year to Balsbaugh and Coach of the Year to Bill Plessinger. Fifteen GHS athletes were named to the GWOC 1st Team. GCSD Treasurer Carla Surber reported on the possible loss of Tangible Personal Property funds of up to $408,000 in the state 2016-17 budget, depending on which version (House or Senate) of the bill gets passed. Board member James Sommer, who tracks legislative activity, and Fries both noted they will know more after the bills go into joint review.

DARKE COUNTY - In a recent interview with The Early Bird, Darke County Sheriff Toby L. Spencer broke the news that he plans to run for a seventh term in office in the November 2016 General Election. “Most people my age are working on retirement, but I am in good health and can’t see giving up just yet,” Sheriff Spencer said. “I still feel good and love my job! I truly enjoy serving the citizens of Darke County and want to continue to do that for another four years.” Spencer, who will be 65years-old in September, recently celebrated his 40th year with the department. He was honored by his staff at an awards dinner in May the department holds each year to recognize individuals who go above and beyond the call of duty. As Sheriff for 23 years, his passion for the job and community is evident to most everyone he has met, and continues to meet along the way. With the decision to remain in office, Spencer says his family is very supportive and thinks he should continue to do what he loves despite what many consider a “typical retirement age”. Even his 91-year-old mother Wyoneda, whom is his biggest fan, supports him in the decision to keep going. “My whole life my father has been dedicated to the citizens of Darke County,” Toby’s youngest son Chase Spencer told The Early Bird. “I’m very thankful to see his service continue and couldn’t be more proud to call my dad... the Sheriff of Darke County!” Spencer and his three siblings grew up in Darke County where he graduated from Westmont (Hollansburg) School in 1969. Though he lost his loving wife Becky to cancer nine years ago, he has four sons (Nathan, Aaron, Justin and Chase) and three grandchildren (Jason, Kasen and Annabeck) that he adores and loves to spend time with as much as possible. When off-duty, Sheriff Spencer enjoys riding his motorcycle, playing golf, boating and fishing. “I love this community and have a great team to serve with here at the department,” Sheriff Spen-

Darke County Sheriff Toby L. Spencer recently announced his plan to run for re-election in 2016. (Clinton Randall photo)

cer added. “I am just not ready to hang it up. I feel like I need to continue to do what I love and just wouldn’t know what to do not coming to work each day... I love it too much!” Sheriff Spencer takes pride in his career and department and has many great memories of solving crimes, but also recalls a lot of hard times that go hand-in-hand with a career in law enforcement. “Sheriff Spencer has given me the opportunity to work for him for almost 20 years,” said Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker. “We are fortunate to have a Sheriff with such experience and wisdom. He works well with his staff, allowing each deputy to do their job as he has assigned them.” Spencer has been with the department through several changes in the four decades he has been there... especially with technology. “I remember when I took over as Sheriff... we had one computer in the ofﬁce and it wasn’t even plugged in,” the Sheriff said. “Today, it would be almost impossible to operate without computers and the technology we use on a daily basis. We are basically non-existent when something happens and we go off the grid for whatever reason.” When asked about overcrowding at the jail, Sheriff Spencer says they are managing the best they can. As a result of the new legislation from the state level, local jails have seen more crowding with non-violent offenders. According to Spencer, Darke County has been able to accommodate the rise in inmate numbers by coordinating with neighboring counties and add-

Firecracker Run will be held July 4th ANSONIA – Registration is still being taken for the 32nd annual Firecracker Run in Ansonia. This year’s run will take place on July 4, 9 a.m. This 5K/3.1 mile run begins and ends at the Ansonia Schools on State Route 47 East. Awards are given

to the top three male and female runners overall and the first, second and third place finishers in each of the divisions. Door prizes will be drawn at the conclusion of the event and refreshments are available at the finish line.

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ing beds to non-cell areas of the jail. Spencer says the biggest expense he sees, that will be necessary in the very near future, is the outdated jail doors that currently operate on air pressure. According to the Sheriff, there are no jail companies that still service these type of doors. Every jail security door today is electrically operated which will be an upgrade the Darke County Criminal Justice Center will need to invest in soon. “We are down to our last control valve and when that goes out all of the jail doors will be obsolete,” Spencer added. “In the next months or maybe year I would hope we can renovate the jail and do the upgrades necessary to keep our jail operating efﬁciently.” Sheriff Spencer is known for his open door policy and thinks of his department as family. “Sheriff Spencer is open to his staff’s suggestions and willing to accept recommendations which creates a team approach to solving issues and problems while being under his experienced leadership,” Whittaker added. “He is always mindful of how the Sheriff’s Ofﬁce and its staff provides law enforcement services to the county.” “While others have suggested that we cut some services or scale back the services we provide, the Sheriff has stood his ground and continues to lobby for what he believes is in the best interest of Darke County residents,” the Chief Deputy concluded. “I look forward to and consider it a privilege to serve under Sheriff Spencer for another four years!”

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Farm Bureau hosts cooking classes GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Have you ever been at the meat counter and wondered about how to prepare all those different cuts of meat? Or, are you just 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 1, 8, 15 and 22 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 meats 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 ďŹ nish using locally grown foods from Darke County. The ďŹ rst two classes in the series will be held at the KitchenAid Experience in downtown Greenville. The night of July 1 will feature baking. Janet of Janetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Broadway Bakery will be presenting. On July 8, they will be featuring chicken, and Elieen LitchďŹ eld will be the chef, and Levi King from King and Sons will be demonstrating how to properly cut up a chicken. Bears

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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 ďŹ lled on a ďŹ rst come ďŹ rst serve basis. For more information or to make reservations, call the Darke County Farm Bureau ofďŹ ce at 1-855-335-1471.

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MAUMEE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE) has awarded more than $175,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors living in more than 70 communities where the company has operations. As a part of The Andersonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; community commitment and support of education, the company awards a $1,000 scholarship to a senior who is selected by the principal

at each respective school. The students, who might not otherwise qualify for a more traditional scholarship award, must distinguish themselves as good citizens. Local 2015 graduating seniors who received the scholarships are Anne BradďŹ eld, of Greenville, Greenville Senior High School; and Caroline Prakel, of Versailles, Versailles High School.

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tourists, from surrounding areas. The event showcases some of the best features that our community has to offer including Garst Museum, Greenville City Park, and the Darke County Park District. The Gathering at Garst committee thanks Second National Bank for its generous sponsorship which helps to make this possible.

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Good Samaritan opens health center Local grad works 300 feet above ground GREENVILLE – Construction is complete on Good Samaritan Health Center Greenville, a new 7,900 square foot office building across the street from Wayne HealthCare’s main campus. Equipment and furniture was moved in this week, and patients will begin using the new building starting Monday, June 29. Good Samaritan Health Center Greenville is a new medical office building that will house the cardiology practice of Dayton Heart Center Greenville and space for other medical specialties. The new facility is bringing updated office space and the opportunity for additional specialty medical services for Darke County residents. “We are pleased to provide expanded medical services in Darke County,” said Jim Pancoast, president and CEO of Premier Health. “By working together with Wayne HealthCare, we are able to offer a range of advanced healthcare services that support the wellbeing of the Darke County community.” “With Good Samaritan Health Center Greenville, we are able to offer a modern facility with easy access to specialty care,” stated Eloise Broner, president and CEO of Good Samaritan Hospital. “The building is opening with cardiac and

Construction will be complete in time to open the Good Samaritan Health Center Greenville on June 29. (Ryan Berry photo)

cardiac imaging services in place, but we anticipate adding other specialties over time – all designed to beneﬁt patients and their families.” Premier Health and Wayne HealthCare have partnered twice before to improve healthcare access to Darke County residents. The ﬁrst collaboration was for cancer services, an area where both systems have earned recognition from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. The second partnership between Premier Health and Wayne HealthCare came in the form of TeleStroke services, which provide faster diagnosis and treatment of stroke through a secure computer connection between the Premier stroke team and the Wayne emergency department. This connection

allows patients to be examined quickly by a trained stroke specialist, enabling faster treatment locally or initiation of clot-busting medications even before the patient is transferred to advanced stroke care. “We are pleased to once again partner with Premier Health to offer convenient cardiology and other specialty services close to home for our community,” said Wayne Deschambeau, president and CEO of Wayne HealthCare. “This collaboration is helping to serve the growing medical needs of our region both now and into the future,” he added. An ofﬁcial ribbon cutting ceremony and community open house is planned for later this fall, after the old ofﬁce building is razed and additional parking is available.

Learning about Life After High School GREENVILLE – A group of Greenville High School students and their parents participated in a ‘Life After High School’ tour to learn more about employment and living options after high school. This tour was arranged by The Community First Department at the Darke County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Darke DD), in partnership with Greenville High School. To begin the day students toured Kroger to learn more about job opportunities, employer expectations, and work skills needed for success. Kristen Alspaugh, associate relations manager, provided the interactive tour which allowed students to see job duties from the worker’s perspective. The bakery and meat departments were two of the students’ favorite areas and offered much discussion. The students then toured Village Green Health Campus and were led by Erika Smith (environmental services assistant) and Lauren Warner (dietary assistant). Ms. Smith and Ms. Warner are both thriving in their respective jobs and are served by Darke DD. During this tour the students were shown areas behind the scene at Village Green, allowing them to learn more about the day to day operations.

Riley is employed by Aeolus Energy Systems, a contractor that provides wind turbine maintenance for wind farms throughout North America. Originally hired on a short-term contract, he has worked continuously since early in the fall, servicing Vestas wind turbines very similar to the ones at Headwaters Wind Farm here in Randolph County. “I love what I do every day,” Riley told the students. “I don’t mind getting out of bed every day and going to work.” He described his job as basically being “a grease monkey”, but he does it at 300 feet above the

ground. “I like working with my hands, and I like the feeling of working in renewable energy - in clean energy. Even though I’m a small part of it, it helps in some way.” He also told the students that he is doing well ﬁnancially, having already paid off his student loans. Riley’s career goals include working his way up into a managerial position, perhaps as an on-site safety supervisor, a key role in an industry where workers spend much of their time so high above the ground and working with large-scale machinery. And while he has been enjoying his taste of Texas, Riley also has his sights set on getting closer to home, hoping eventually to work at one of several wind farms in Indiana or Ohio. Since EDP Renewables, developer of the Headwaters Wind Farm in Randolph County, Indiana, is considering more wind farm development, the chances of that happening look very good.

Swine Koolers host OFD Bake Off ARCANUM – The Swine Koolers 4-H Club sponsored the inaugural Old Fashioned Days “Secret Ingredient” Bake-Off contest. Creative Cupcakes, Clever Cookies, and Perfect Pies were the three categories contestants could choose to enter. Each entry was judged on appearance and taste. They would like to thank their judges, Tom Riegle, Isaac Smith and Gail Riegle.

Congratulations to Angie Troutwine for her Redneck Girl Red Velvet Cupcakes, Alison Rieman for her Strawberry Dream Cream Pie, and Ethan Rieman for his Reese’s Chocolate Chip Cookies. The Swine Koolers 4-H Club looks forward to hosting another Bake-Off at next year’s festival. Thank you to all that entered a recipe in the inaugural Bake-Off.

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Shown are Beth Jennings (Bridges to Transition Coordinator Darke DD), Kyle Eichelberger (Rural King), Kris Hurd (HR Manager Rural King), Chef Matthew Gramlin (Village Green), Lauren Warner (Village Green), and Tamala Marley (Employment Advisor Darke DD).

After enjoying a lunch prepared by Chef Matthew Gramlin (Village Green Health Care director of dining services) participants learned more about community employment through a panel discussion facilitated by Tamala Marley. Representatives on the panel included Kyle Eichelberger (Rural King), Kris Hurd (HR manager Rural King), Chef Matthew Gramlin, and Lauren Warner. Kyle and Lauren shared their journey to employment as participants in the Bridges to Transition Vocational Rehabilitation Partnership grant. Kris Hurd shared the positive effect Kyle has at Rural King, “Kyle says that he never has a bad day at work. He always does what he is asked with a smile.” Chef Matthew shared that he, “…has the same expectations of Lauren as I do of my

other employees. As a dietary assistant, Lauren has a job to do and Lauren knows and does her job well.” Kyle went on to say that he “loves to work.” When asked about her work, Lauren replied it is “awesome” and shares that she believes it is important to serve others. Students ended their day by visiting the home of a young man with disabilities who is working at Arby’s and lives in his own apartment. This tour was successful as it allowed high school students with disabilities the opportunity to learn about self-determination, selfadvocacy and the value of community! Local businesses interested in learning more about partnering with Darke DD can contact Rodney Willis, Community First Director at 548-6025 or rodneyw@ darkedd.org.

Didier wins 2015 Rumpke Scholarship GREENVILLE – Versailles High School senior Abigail Didier is the 2015 Rumpke Darke County Scholarship winner. Since 2010, Rumpke awards the Darke County Scholarship to recognize local high school seniors committed to the environment. The winning student receives a $1,000 scholarship to use toward their two or four year degree from an accredited institution. Didier plans to attend Ohio University in the fall and study wildlife biology and conservation. Didier is a National Honor Society member and runs track and cross country. “My dream is to work at

UNION CITY, Ind. – Indiana native Larry Riley, grandson of Annie Sonner of Greenville, returned to his alma mater in Union City last month to speak to students about his work as a wind turbine technician. Over 100 students crowded into the school’s library during their homeroom period to hear what he had to say. Later in the afternoon Riley also visited Shelley Wambo’s freshman AVID class to continue the conversation. Riley graduated from Union City Community High School in 2013 with college credits in Wind Power and Biofuel Production. After a brief stint pursuing a musical career in Las Vegas, he enrolled in the Renewable Energy Program at Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology (MIAT) in Canton, MI. Completing the seven-month program, Riley earned a Wind Technician Certiﬁcate, and landed a job working on wind turbines in southeast Texas.

Yellow Stone,” Didier said. “I want to use the knowledge I learn in college to better the environment not just at Yellow Stone, but everywhere I go. I want to teach others the importance of conservation.” “I have participated in my county Trash Bash several times,” Didier said. We pick up trash and recyclables along our stretch of road to do our part in keeping Ohio beautiful.” “Congratulations Abigail and thank you for setting a great example in our community,” said Regional Vice President Mike Bramkamp. Rumpke has operated a

trash transfer station and truck depot in Greenville since 1989, with trash, recycling and portable restroom service throughout Darke County and the surrounding area. Rumpke Waste and Recycling has been committed to keeping neighborhoods and businesses clean and green since 1932. Rumpke is headquartered near Cincinnati and is one of the nation’s largest privately owned residential and commercial waste and recycling ﬁrms. Rumpke provides services to areas of Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and West Virginia. For more information, visit www.rumpke.com.

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COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent. Great location on East Main St, high visibility. Call for more details, 548-5264 Metro accepted, 2 BR, 2 BR duplex w/garage large living room & din- & central air. Small ing room; garage. Call pet friendly. 200 Sater. $420/mo. 547-9871 Monday 548-5005

1 BR efficiency in Gnvl, furnished, includes utilities. No pets. $425/mo, $200 deposit + references. 937-417-5128 2 BR, 1.5 bath, W/D, 2 BR, 1 bath house. c/a, stove. Deposit re- $450/mo + deposit. quired. Greenville. 564- Off-street parking. 410 E. Cross St, Ansonia. 1125 937-423-2604 Newer apt in Arcanum. CROWELL LAWN SERVICE 2 BR, 1 bath. All appliWe are hiring for the following positions ances & yard mainte(experience not necessary): nance included. $675. • Lawn Treatment Applicator (spraying/fertilizing/etc.) Call 547-3051 • Landscaper (mulching/shrub trimming/pavers + retaining walls/etc.) • Mowing Crew (mowing yards/string trimming/etc.) 1 BR house, very nice, All positions can lead to snow removal jobs during the winter. w/garage & central air. Pay will be dependent on your attendance/customer service/attitude/ No pets or smoking. quality/safety! 312 Warren St. $525/ Direct correlation between the amount of heart you put into your job and mo. 547-9871 the amount of money you put into your pocket! Please send resumes to Crowell Lawn Service, 2 bedroom house in PO Box 141, Greenville OH 45331 Greenville. Natural gas heat & water heater. Basement with washer/ dryer hookup. No apDOMINO’S PIZZA pliances. $395/mo + OF GREENVILLE IS deposit & utilities. No OPENING SOON! Pets. Only those with references need to apIf you love to work in a Team Oriented, ply. 937-459-2784 Fun and Fast Environment, then we WANT you! 2 BR, 2 BA, very nice No Experience is necessary and we duplex. 2 car garage; will even pay you to be trained! appliances. No pets or smoking. 811 Russ. We currently have job openings for $750/mo. 547-9871 Greenville, 2 bedroom upper with appliances. Outside entry. $410/mo We offer flexible schedules! So, whether you’re looking & deposit. 1 yr least. 937-654-3173 for a career or just looking to supplement your income by working a day or so a week, look no further! Nice 2 bedroom apartment in downtown You must have: Greenville. Includes Friendly outgoing personality and love working with people refrigerator, stove & Reliable, good looking and insured vehicle washer/dryer. $400/ month. Call 954-703Clean Driving Record 0813 Clean Background Record Be at least 19 years old Newly renovated big 2 bedroom apt in GreenWork at least ONE Weekend night (Fri or Sat) ville. $440/mo plus deThis could be the career change you’ve been looking for! posit. Water included. 90% of all Domino’s Franchise Owners all began their 937-459-2779 career as a Delivery Expert! LAND CONTRACT. Remodeled 3 BR house Apply Online at www.jobs.dominos.com w/garage & central air. $2K down. $621.11/mo. 639 Martin. 547-9871 Sleeping room, close to town. Rent by week or mnth. Call 937-6211732

FOR RENT 1 BR ground floor apt, no pets or smoking. $450/mo. 120A W. Water, Grnvl. 547-1971

FOR RENT Commercial space for rent. On Broadway in Gnvl. Call for more details. 548-3549

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Skilled Shipping Team Members Wanted!  Forklift Operators are needed for immediate openings.  Starting pay $11.12/hr., 6 month Increase to $12.85/hr.  Beneﬁts package includes holidays, vacation, bonus, uniforms, health insurance, disability & life insurance.  Openings in shipping on 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts ***Fork-lift experience required for Shipping *** Send Resume to: GTI Human Resources Dept. 0112-2 PO Box 974 Greenville, Ohio 45331 Please stop out and ﬁll out an application: Greenville Technology 5755 St. Rt. 571 E. Greenville, OH 45331 We are an equal opportunity employer. Drug testing required.

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Company Drivers (CDL) Local/Over the Road Tanker (Hazmat) Flatbed * Reefer * Van *Hopper Late Model Equipment Health *Dental *Vision * Life Insurance Great Pay *Vacation *Home Daily Inquiries call:

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russ@erwinbrostrucking.com Jobs available - Call Associates Staffing 2nd 4p-12:30a picking/ packing @ $10.15 1st 7a-7p production line work @ $10.00 1st 6a-5p packing production @ $9.00 3rd 10p-6a production @ $9.00 Must have clean background and pass a drug screen.

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Park area, like new 3 BR house, 106 Meadow Lane, Greenville. No pets, no smoking. $600/mo. 260-3352666 Upper, large 2 BR, New Madison area; refrig & stove, W/D hookup. $385/mo + deposit. No pets. Call after noon 937-996-1010 Nice 3 br home in Greenville close to shopping. No garage. No pets. References & dep. $550 mo. 937548-7041 Totally handicapped accessable 2 BR house. No smoking, no pets. 417-2382 REAL ESTATE Beautiful large log home on 2.4 aces w/3 BRs, loft, pellet boiler, pond & much more. Located on SR 571 on the edge of Greenville. $309,000. Trump Realty 678-5687 for your personal showing Good quality rental property for sale by owner. Secure your retirement or live cheap. In Greenville. 937-548-2397 WANTED: Small Darke County homestead, 5-25 acres. Please call 937-286-6219 or 937266-5993. Land contract or owner financing. For Sale by Owner: Home w/four acres, 3 BR, 1.5 bath, 2.5 car garage. North of Greenville. Greenville School District. 937-423-0318

HELP WANTED

1200 E. Russ Rd. Greenville Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. 3078 Washington Rd. Rossburg, OH

Immediate Positions Available in our Pullets, Production & Processing areas. Good Insurance Benefits. Apply in person: 3078 Washington Rd Rossburg, OH Or Call 937.337.9576 Hrs. 8 am-5:00 pm

937-547-5627

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STNA’s – All Shift’s available Great Shift & Weekend Differential’s!

Floor Care Tech 1st Shift - Part Time

Performs duties of ﬂoor care! Some moving of furniture required! Must be able to lift/move up to 75-125 lbs

Contact: Linda Kirk, HR Coordinator linda.kirk@bhrc.org

Download application online or complete in lobby. 750 Chestnut St., Greenville, OH 45331 www.bhrc.org

MOTORCYCLES 2003 H.D. 100 Anniversary Softail Deuce, exc. cond. 15,000 miles, $9000. Call 997-3533

AUTOMOTIVE 1999 Chevy 2500 cargo van, good running condition, $1500. 6925521

HOUSEHOLD Console piano, rolltop desk, 48” round oak table, 32” bookcase, 1.2 cu.ft. safe, outdoor pa1990 F-150 Ford pick- tio table(3’x5’), 36”x80” up, 85,000 mi., 300 iron storm door. Must engine, camper shell, Sell! 937-621-1843 extra snow tires, trailer Complete queen sized control. $2500. 937- bed, solid wood, mat448-2904 tress, new box springs. $275. 548-0463 PETS

2008 Honda GLI80.0HPN w/mini tyke kit, less than 35,000 mi., 2 helmets, 2 riding jackets, etc. 937-423-7694 1987 Honda Helix, 250cc, 29,548 mi. $950. 937-448-2904 2008 Keeway ARN 150, 150cc, GY6 engine, 875 miles, good cond. $550. 937-417-1316 AUTOMOTIVE 2008 G6 $7495. 2011 Hyandai Accent $8,495. 2008 HHR 77K $7,995. 2007 Taurus $4,995. 2008 Fusion $7,495. 2007 Caliber $7,485. 2006 Kia $4,995,. 2005 Equinox 58K $7,995. 2003 Trailblazer $5,995. 2003 F150 4X4 $7,995. 2005 Expedition $8,995. 2002 S-10 4x4 103K $5,995. 2007 Jeep Liberty $7,495. 2008 Vue AWD $8995. 2006 Explorer $6,495. Buy - Sell - Trade! COUNTRY AUTO SALES 548-1337

Free kitten, 9 weeks old, black with brown, female. Call (937) 6233979 HOUSEHOLD PILLOWTOP 14 INCH THICK MATTRESS & BOX SPRINGS: FULL SET $237; QUEEN SET $259; KING SET $399. NEW IN PLASTIC WITH WARRANTY. 937-8845455 We deliver New, warehouse liquidation, queen $169, king $219, full $149, twin $79 we deliver call 937-8845455 Very nice used Rainbow vacuum sweeper. Warranty. Call 548-0870 Twin size white girls daybed with trundle & white dresser, 937-3168067

Furniture Shoppe, 937968-6804. REFRIGERATORS: 2014 black Frigedaire side by side $500; bisque side by side $275; bisque regular $175. ELECTRIC RANGES: Frigedaire coil burners $175; Whirlpool smooth top white $200; bisque Whirlpool $200. MISC: Whirlpool dryer $175. Freezer 24 cu ft upright $150. Chest freezer 4’x2’ $125. Used bedding $100 per set. Lift chair $250. Leather recliner $100. Magic Chef stove, works well. Hospital bed with controls, like new, no mattress. 937-569-1909 MISC FOR SALE BEER & WINE MAKING Supplies. Orme Hardware, 210 S. Main, Arcanum, 692-8282

HELP WANTED Transition Specialist/Bridges to Transition The Community First Department of the Darke County Board of Developmental Disabilities is searching for a qualified candidate to assist youth ages 14 and up on their path to employment. The qualified candidate will be responsible for local management of the Bridges to Transition process and will work in unison with the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities and the Ohio Association of County Boards. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, clinical counseling, social work, psychology, sociology, special education, speech and hearing, rehabilitation teaching or a bachelor’s degree in another field of study with 24 months of experience in the delivery of vocational rehabilitation services (job development, benefits analysis, vocational specialist, etc.). All interested candidates should complete an application available at www.darkedd.org, submit an updated resume with three references and undergraduate transcripts by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 to Tonya Clark, Business Manager, Darke County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 5844 Jaysville-St. Johns Road, Greenville, OH 45331.

Mature Individuals Who Can Work Flexible Hours. See Tom Tues.-Sat.

OF DARKE CO. LLC

7053 St RT 121 North, Greenville, Oh 45331 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

FOR RENT Ansonia, remodeled 2 BR duplex. W/D unit. Lawn care provided. No pets or smoking. 405 Smith. $385/mo. 547-9871.

Come grow with us! Fort Recovery Industries, Inc., a strong area employer for 70 years, is in need of highly motivated individuals with a desire for professional growth opportunities

Production Full-Time

Full-Time production positions are open on 2nd and 3rd shifts at our Hardware Plant located in Fort Recovery, OH. The successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to: Operating a press after placing castings into the cavity and removing scrap, visually check the parts for quality ﬁnish, maintain good housekeeping practices, and perform other duties as assigned.

Production Part-Time

Part-Time production positions are open on 1st and 2nd shifts at our Assembly Packaging Plant. The successful applicants will be responsible for but not limited to: Using working knowledge of quality standards to check parts for compliance, ensures ﬁnished assemblies are packaged accurately per schedule and count, and perform other duties as assigned.

Maintenance Technician

This multi-craft position includes the troubleshooting and repair of PLC Controlled Equipment, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, CNC, Robotic, Welding and 3 Phase Industrial Electrical Equipment along with strong general plant maintenance skills. This is an excellent position offering competitive wages and beneﬁts with growth potential in our multi-level Pay-For-Skills program. A two-year associates degree in Industrial Maintenance is preferred, but not required. Apply in person from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. any weekday or send resume to:

Fort Recovery Industries, Inc. 2440 State Route 49, Box 638 Fort Recovery, Ohio 45846-0638 applications@fortrecoveryindustries.com

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In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio THOMAS R. LUCAS & DANIEL L. HART, CO-EXECUTORS OF THE ESTATE OF PAUL W. PEARSON vs. HERMAN MARKER, et al., Defendants CASE NO.: 15-CV-00258 JONATHAN P. HEIN, JUDGE Herman Marker, Jerry Zell, the Unknown Beneficiaries of the Paul W. Pearson Trust Dated September 16, 1982, The Unknown Trustees and Successor Trustees of The Paul W. Pearson Trust Dated September 16, 1982, and The Unknown Heirs, Successors, Spouses, Administrators, Executors & Assigns of the Beneficiaries of the Paul W. Pearson Trust Dated September 16, 1982, all of whose current addresses are unknown and cannot be ascertained with due diligence, shall take notice that on the 8th day of June, 2015, Thomas R. Lucas and Daniel L. Hart, as Co-Executors of the Paul W. Pearson Estate, Darke County, Ohio Probate Court Case No. 14-1-156, commenced an action in the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, 504 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH 45331, said case captioned Thomas R. Lucas and Daniel L. Hart, Co-Executors of the Estate of Paul W. Person v. Herman Marker, et. al, Defendants, said case hearing Case No. 15-CV-00258, on the docket of said Court, alleging that Plaintiffs are entitled to an order quieting title to certain real property located in Richland Township, Darke County, Ohio, said property being more precisely described as follows: Situated in the County of Darke, in the State of Ohio, and in the Township of Richland, and bounded and described as follows: Being an 0.97 acre tract situated in West side of the Northern Quarter of the Southeast Quarter and East side of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section Twenty (20), Township Eleven (11) North Range Three (3) East, beginning at an iron pipe in the half section line North 0˚ 30’ East 1418.50 feet from the Southwest corner of Section Twenty; thence continuing North 0˚ 30’ East along said Half Section line 230.51 feet to a point; thence South 73˚ 01’ East 65.21 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 16˚ 56’ West 221.04 feet to place of beginning, containing 0.17 acres in Southeast Quarter of Section Twenty; ALSO Beginning at an iron pipe in the Half Sectionline North 0˚ 30’ East 1418.50 feet from the Southeast corner of Section Twenty; thence North 73˚ 09’ West 191.74 feet to the centerline of State Route 127, passing through an iron pipe at 30 feet East of center line of said Road #127; thence North 17˚ 30’ East along center line of said State Highway #127, 221.50 feet to a point; thence South 73˚ 01’ East 124.90 feet passing through an iron pipe at 30 feet East of center line of said Highway to the Half Sectionline; thence South 0˚ 30’ West on the Half Section line 230.51 feet to the place of beginning, containing 0.80 Acre; there being 0.80 Acres in Southwest Quarter or 0.97 Acres, more or less, in both quarter Sections, subject to all casements for State Highway purposes. (State Route 127 referred to above is the old road which lies West of the new federal Route 127.) AND Situate in the Township of Richland, and the County of Darke, and State of Ohio, and being more particularly described as follows: Being a part of the south half of Section 20, Town 11, North Range 3 East, Richland Township commencing at the southeast corner of the southwest quarter of said section; thence North 0˚ 30’ East along the half section line 1417.25 feet to the southeast corner of an old school lot for a point of beginning, said point being in the north line of the right-of-way purchased by the Ohio Department of Highways for an access road; thence North 14˚ 36 East along said old school lot 222.3 feet; thence North 75˚ 20’ West 189.9 feet to the centerline of the old Greenville-Celina Road; thence North 15˚ 07’ East along said road centerline 89.0 feet; thence South 75˚ 53’ East 437.15 feet to an iron pin in the right-of-way line of the relocated Greenville-Celina Road; thence following said right-of-way South 6˚ 16’ West 279.3 feet; thence South 43˚ 43’ West 54.7 feet. Plaintiffs have prayed in their Complaint for an order that the Defendants be compelled to show their interest in said real property and that the same be adjudged to be null and void, that said Defendants and anyone claiming an interest by or through the same be forever barred from asserting an interest in said property; that title to said property be quieted in Plaintiffs, free and clear of all claims of Defendants and anyone claiming by or through the Defendants, and for such other legal and equitable relief to which Plaintiffs are entitled. The Defendants named in this notice are required to answer said Complain within twentyeight (28) days of the final of six successive weeks of publication of this notice, or the allegations of said Complaint will be considered by the Court to be confessed by the Defendants as true. JAMES S. DETLING, ESQ. (0042728) Detling, Harlan & Fliehman, Ltd. 421 Public Square Greenville, Ohio 45331 Telephone: (937) 316-4800 Facsimile: (888) 745-6591 jdetling@centurylink.net ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS

GARAGE SALES ARCANUM/ PITSBURG 6 Maple Lane, Arcanum, July 2, 8-5. Housewares; sweeper; golf balls; pressure washer; home decor; games; throws; ladies clothes S-M & XL-2X; mens large

GREENVILLE 111 Northwood St (turn at Aldi’s), July 2-3, 9-5; July 4, 9-12. Name brand boys & girls teenage clothes; very nice stationary bike; name brand purses; Christmas tree & lots of decorations; kitchen table & 6987 Alt 49 E., Arca- 4 chairs; recliner; lots of num, July 1,2, 9-6. household items. MOVING SALE - Ta- 110 Parkside Dr., July ble/chairs, desk, cof- 2,3; 9-5. Primitive items, fee/end tables, lamps, sewing table. $1 rack of new carpet remnants, clothes. DJ equip. Lots drapes, handmade of misc. cradle, wood highchair, 1053 Main St., Wayne dishes/glassware/ Lakes; July 3,4; 9-6. cookware, Vintage Huge Fishing Sale Raleigh mens bike Rods, reels, line lures, 25.5” frame, Vintage toys. Call Doug - 937Peavy bass amp - 15” 417-1182 spk, workroom misc. Lots of misc. Cash 109 Glenwood, July 3,4; 9-5. Multi-Family Only! A/C, boys & big mens 202 W. Second St., Arclothes, furniture, Loncanum; July 2,3, 9-5. gaberger baskets & Tools, toys, cabinets, more. exercise items, house5541 St.Rt. 36 E.; July hold, books & more 2,3; 9-6. Ladies-boys to BRADFORD/ mens XL clothes. Lots GETTYSBURG of misc. 142 W. Elm, Bradford; July 3, 9-5, July 4, 9-3. N. West St & 49 N, July Household items, mo- 3, 4, & 5; noon-6 PM. Doors; windows; furtors niture; lamps; barber GREENVILLE chair; yard; garden; 209 S. Chippewa Dr.; benches; crapes. Thank July 2,3. Nike shoes, you veterans & soldiers paint ball guns & currently serving to proequip., picture frames, tect our freedom! toys, books, Victorian 7487 McMecham Rd., dollhouse, fishing & July 2,3, 9-5; July 4, other decor, full size 8-1. Multi-Family - Kids nice memory foam clothes up to size 7, mattress, Greenware Power Wheels, bikes, ceramic cleaning table, toys, antique stroller. other ceramics & many Lots of misc. Clean & other items. smoke free! LEGAL NOTICE

MISC FOR SALE FURNACES $285 While Supplies Last. TUNS 1-877-473-8867

210 Canterbury, July 1, 5-8; July 2&3, 9-5. Table; treadmill; and more TRI-VILLAGE 128 S. Harrison, New Madison, July 2-3, 10-5. Computer; popcorn popper (new); etc. 2848 Holl-Samp. Rd., Senator Sherrod Brown poses with members of the Ohio Township Association, July 2,3, 9-5. W/D, shop including Ed Huff, of Ansonia. tools, walnut boards, antiques, house items, bi-fold doors WASHINGTON, state’s many town- of Ohio’s counties D.C. – U.S. Sen. ships,” said Brown. are part of the orDEADLINE Sherrod Brown re- “OTA works to pre- ganization, which is cently met with serve township gov- comprised of more FOR members of the ernments and make than 5,200 active GETTING YOUR TownOhio Township As- sure these com- members. GARAGE sociation, including munities are able ships are unincorpoEd Huff of Ansonia. to maintain critical rated areas of Ohio SALE “Members of the services for their and serve approxiIN THE EARLY mately 35 percent Ohio Township As- residents.” BIRDsociation advocate The Ohio Town- of Ohio’s populaNOON on behalf of OhioAssociation tion. The members WEDNESDAY ans living in our ship (OTA) is a statewide of OTA met with organization dedi- Brown during his cated to promot- weekly coffee with and ing and preserving constituents township govern- were in town for the ment through edu- National Associacation and lobbying tion of Towns and efforts. Eighty-seven Townships Fly-In.

Brown meets with OTA ofﬁcials

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8870 US RT 127 Ansonia

Beautiful home 2714 sqft of living space with 5.982 acres, great location with beautiful views. This lg 2 story brick has numerous updates. Large porch N side. 2 car attached & 1 car detached garage. Fenced area for privacy.

Georgia Young 937-423-4416

Professional Realty 511 E. Main Street Greenville, OH

CITY OF GREENVILLE

On June 16, 2015, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: • Resolution #15-65 Authorizing City Auditor to file an application with Ohio Municipal League Retro Group to participate in its Group rating program and authorizing payment of fees for services • Resolution #15-66 Authorizing S/S Dir. to accept the bid for repair of Ohio Street storm sewer headwall • Ordinance #15-67 suspend enforcement of codified ordinance chapter 828 pertaining to the conduct of home sales from Aug. 6, 2015 to August 9, 2015 in connection with the conduct of the “World’s Longest Yard Sale” event • Ordinance #15-68 authorize the S/S Dir. to approve ODOT improvements to the bridge located at the intersection of US 36 & US 127 • Resolution #15-69 Authorizing accepting the bid for the maintenance paving for 2015 • Ordinance #15-70 Accepting a deed for road right of way along Sweitzer Street abutting the Bish Boyer commercial property • Resolution #15-71 Authorizing solicitation of bids for removal and disposal of lime sludge from the water treatment plant • Resolution #15-72 Authorizing advertising for bids for the purchase of water treatment chemicals for 2016 contracts This legislation can be read and examined in its entirety at the office of the City Auditor, Room 200, Municipal Building, Greenville, Ohio, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. on Friday. Vicki Harris, Clerk Approved: Greenville City Council Eric Brand, Law Director

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$349,900 South West Darke County Beautiful setting on 37 acres with an excellent view of the Valley. This 4 bdrm, 3124 sq ft home has a full walkout finished basement, open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, spacious family room, new custom built kitchen cabinets, all bathrooms have been remodeled. 2 Ponds, Woods, Hunting & Tillable land. Insulated Shop 36 X 60 & 50 X 60 (New Addition). More photos on Zillow.com 839 Steve Bohn Rd. New Paris, (937) 997-4923 (937) 974-9617

----------------------------------------NEWLY REMODELED 2-3 bedroom home at 239 E. Water is ready for a new family! Freshly painted interior; new floor coverings; new cabinets in kitchen; new bath up and down and MORE! Upper 40s INVESTMENT PROPERTY at 301-303 Green Street! 2 bedrooms each side; gas F/A heat; 2 car detached garage. Mid 20s 29 ACRES M/L nestles a 2-story brick home at 1648 Mills Road! Updated and well maintained home has walnut woodwork; built-ins; hickory cabinets in kitchen; oak and plank flooring; oak stair case; hot water and corn-burning heat! 3-4 car attached garage PLUS barns! $299,000 IN PALESTINE at 113 West Cross Street is a 2-story home with lots of new items including new oak cabinets in kitchen; new furnace and C/A and MORE! 3 car detached garage w/workshop. Mid 50s APPROVED BUILDING LOT at corner of Bur Oak and Aspen! Improved with drilled well, trees, grass and sidewalks! Mid 30s IN NORTH END OF GREENVILLE at 706 N. Broadway is a 2-story home with 3 bedrooms and 1½ baths. Wood-burning fireplace in living room; lots of closets and storage! 2 car attached garage. Upper 90s IN WAYNE LAKES this 2 bedroom home at 1180 East Drive has corner fireplace; attached garage; WOODED, CORNER LOT! Yours day of closing! Upper 40s 7 ACRES M/L ZONED COMMERCIAL on Wagner Avenue across from LOWE’S! Can be divided! Call Jim for additional information! IN SOUTH END OF GREENVILLE this 2 bedroom home at 829 Harrison has finished basement with kitchen & bath; patio; enclosed porch and 2½ car detached garage. CORNER LOT! Upper 80s JUST EAST OF GORDON this 3 bedroom brick ranch at 8002 St. Rt. 722 has been updated and well maintained! 2 car attached garage. $106,900

BLUE SPRUCE REALTY 547-9770

Jim Shuttleworth Evelyn Shuttleworth Joe Shuttleworth Richard Edwards

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

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate

Greenville Federal VS. No. 15CV00098 Penny Chakey, et al.

BMO Harris VS. No. 15CV00050 Cleo Stump, et al.

OneWest Bank VS. No. 14CV00642 Richard Harless, et al.

Onewest Bank VS. No. 14CV00646 Michelle Baker, et al.

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, July 17, 2015, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Monroe in Darke County to-wit:

Street Address: 1677 State Route 49 Arcanum, Ohio Parcel Number: K39040718000030100

Street Address: 322 N Jefferson Pitsburg, Ohio Parcel Number: K43230812010210500

Street Address: 820 Berkshire Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221223030216600

Street Address: 228 Hickory Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221236040111200

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $70,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $100,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $93,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $124,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 6/28, 7/5, 7/12 3T

appraised from the outside only. The property is sold “as is”, caveat emptor (let the buyer beware). The Sheriff’s office does not have information on liens or taxes. Real estate tax information can be found at the following web site: darkepropertymax.governmax.com real estate appraisal database. All sales are held in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building, 520 South Broadway, Greenville.

All sales begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Bidding information Bidding starts at two-thirds of the appraised value. Successful bidders must deposit 15% of the purchase price at the time of the sale. Personal check (proper ID, local check signed in our presence), cashier’s check or cash is accepted. The buyer will be required to sign a disclaimer that relieves the Sheriff and appraising agents of liabilities of hazards, or past due bills, as it it

the responsibility of the buyer to look into these matters before the sale date. The unpaid balance of the purchase price must be paid at the confirmation of the sale, which is approximately 30 days after the date of sale. More Information You may contact Abby Wilson at (937) 547-4603 if you require further information. A listing of properties can be viewed at darkecountysheriff. org.

Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

General Information The Sheriff is issued Orders of Sales from the Clerk of Courts Office. Sales are advertised in The Early Bird once every week for three consecutive weeks. The Sheriff’s Office does not mail or give away a list of properties or information about purchasing foreclosed property. The properties are not available for tour or inspection as the Sheriff’s Office does not have keys to any properties. Prior to the sale, most properties are

Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

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Honor’s List

TOLEDO – Charlene Wright, of Greenville, was named to the Honor’s List for the 2015 spring semester at Mercy College of Ohio. She is a junior Medical Imaging student.

OPEN HOUSE Sun. June 28, 2015 1:00 - 4:00

145 Ridgeview St., Greenville, OH 45331

Must see this charming 3 bedroom ranch home with 1.5 bath on corner lot of quiet neighborhood! Large kitchen with lots of cabinets and office desk, L.R. with gas fireplace, and D.R. with sliding doors into the screened in porch overlooking decorative pond stocked with koi fish. Oak floors under carpet. Over-sized attached 2 car garage. 1,636 sq.ft. Don't miss out on this one! $118,000.

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PRICE REDUCED! Well-kept 2-ST vinyl sided home w/3 BR. LRM, DRM & office. Large enclosed front porch. Patio deck. 14x20 detached garage. MLS 613399 #4393 11+ ACRES! 2-ST farm home w/3 BR, 2 BA. LRM & FRM. Newer roof, septic. 30x50 barn for animals, garage or workshop. MLS 608166 #4434 COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR SALE! Over 2000 sq ft – retail space or possible auto sales location, warehouse, distribution center or service center. MLS 111280 #4387 IN WAYNE LAKES! 2 BR home w/covered porches & patios on each level. 3 docks. 7 lots on 4 acres – house, 4 lots & docks can be sold separately. MLS 557621 #4357 NEW LISTING! Beautiful Home nestled in a quiet neighborhood. Brick ranch offering great room, formal dining room, 3 BR. Whole house has been freshly painted, carpets cleaned & ready to move into! MLS 613022 #4477

Fourman/Michael at Changes made to Pumpkin Show event top of Arcanum class BRADFORD – In the 1980s, two ladies, Glenna Trevino Curry and Rita Grow Leis, served on the board of the Community Festival Association. They were responsible for starting a new competition for the Pumpkin Show – the Property Decorating Contest. It stirred much excite-

ment and brought hundreds of people to town to look at the beautiful extravaganza of lights. The committee understands it can be quite expensive to decorate so they are making a few changes to help with this. The full competition will be every other year and a simpliﬁed contest

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NEW LISTINGS 2595 Byrket Rd., Greenville Nice 3 bedroom brick ranch in the country. 1672 square feet living space. 2 full baths, one in the master suite. Newer 2½ car attached garage with plenty of storage space. Very well kept interior. Newer vinyl windows and roof. Nicely landscaped. Handicapped accessible... Call for an appointment today to see!! 2187 St Rt 49, Arcanum Large back yard located near Franklin Monroe School. New roof in 2009, new Pergo in 2014, new water softener 2012 & wood burning stove put in 2012. 12x16 storage building. Motivated Sellers!! 3475 St Rt 571 W., Greenville Stop! Take a look at this property. House & separate buildings to open your own business. Sitting on over 6.7 acres. Rush Rd., New Madison 20 more or less acres of gently rolling farm ground. Would be great spot for future home.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!! First Choice Realty

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STOP BY AND CHECK IT OUT! OPEN SUNDAY JUNE 28TH 6188 DULL RD. ARCANUM, OH OPEN 1-2:30

Enjoy your little piece of country in this home just minutes from local shopping, schools and doctor offices. The three bedroom home offers an updated kitchen in 2010 and Florida room off the back. The large side yards offers mature trees and plenty of room to enjoy the warm summer nights. The 52x30 outbuilding with concrete floor sits to the East of the property. This home is a must see. Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Cassandra Bixler (110986)

208 EAST ST. GORDON, OH OPEN 3-4

This cozy homes offers a main floor Owner’s Suite, large backyard and exposed beams in the living room. Just pack your things and move on in this home has received many updates including, a new furnace, central air, siding, windows and roof. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to own this charming home. Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Cassandra Bixler (110878)

529 HARRISON AVE. GREENVILLE, OH OPEN 1-2:30

Must see to appreciate older 2 story home located in south end of Greenville. Home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, large eat-in kitchen. Large lot with 2 ½ car detached garage. Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® (110542) Lisa Francis

1145 HOWARD DR GREENVILLE, OH OPEN 1-2:30

NEW PRICE! Walk in and prepare to be amazed with this stunning brick ranch in walking distance to the Greenville City Park. Completely renovated interior and exterior! Custom kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops, and custom tile floors, and all new stainless steel appliances. Front of house is sided with granite stone and cedar wood. Walk out your back door enjoy your large private paver patio with a hot tub and pergola. Central air and heating done in 2009, new roof in 2014. See Supplement for a long list of renovations!! Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® (111197) Darren Leis

STOP BY AND CHECK IT OUT! OPEN THURSDAY JULY 2ND 1675 SCHNORF JONES RD. ARCANUM, OH OPEN 6-7:30

Don’t let this one get away! Loads of room! Bring the kids and the horses! Beautiful home with enclosed side porches, with a wraparound front porch. Four bedrooms, with possibly five or six if you need them! Two full baths, one upstairs and one down. Highlights of this wonderful home include a spacious kitchen and master bedroom. 2.3 acres with a three car detached garage, and a 54 X 42 pole barn with two 12 X 12 horse stalls. Property also has a 36 X 20 pole barn that was used as a woodshop, that includes 220 electric and an exhaust fan. Franklin Monroe School district. Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Chris Barringer (111294)

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REMINDER OPEN HOUSE TODAY 1-2:30 639 N. BROADWAY-GREENVILLE Excellent 3 br located on a corner lot very near to Greenville City Park. Many improvements made. 4184 ST RT 121-GREENVILLE Lovely 2 story home with large country kitchen featuring oak cabinetry and lots of counter space. 2 full baths. 3631 S CREEK-GREENVILLE 3 BR 1.5 bath Brick ranch with in ground pool on private lot. Oversized garage and lots of updates. Home is move in ready!

3-4:30PM 6483 FAIRWAY CT.-GREENVILLE Located in the Country Club Estates this 1,756 sq. ft. home rest on 0.67 acres overlooking the second fairway of the Turtle Creek Golf Course.

NEW TO THE MARKET! 115 HILLTOP-GREENVILLE Adorable 2-3 bedroom 1 bath brick home on quiet cul-de-sac street. Home is close to shopping and YMCA. 8977 LIBERTY -HILLGROVE 4-5 bedroom, 2 bath home located in Hillgrove. 13x14 screened in front porch, detached garage. Priced to sell at $53,000! 309 S. MAIN-ARCANUM Adorable Move in ready home on corner lot with 2 car garage. Hot water heat and C/A.

IF NOW IS THE RIGHT TIME TO BUY A NEW HOME, CHECK OUT ONE OF THESE GREAT HOUSES! 717 WAYNE ST-GREENVILLE A home that is ready to move into. This home offers a double lot and yard that is well maintained. You don’t want to miss this one! Call today for a showing! 115 SATER ST-GREENVILLE Well cared for 3 bedroom, 2 bath home that is priced to sell. 4740 CHILDRENS HOME-BRADFORDGREENVILLE Luxury living in this 3 BR 3.5 bath basement home on 5 acres with ¾ acre pond. Must see or call for details. 715 CHESTNUT-GREENVILLE 2-3 Bedroom home with 2 baths, Large open living room and Dining room, sunroom with fireplace and even a screened porch. Mature trees in Greenville’s South end.

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the other years. As they celebrate the 87th year of the show they are asking everyone to get involved and to make this the greatest display ever seen. If you do not want to decorate your entire property, put out some pumpkins and lights to add to the festival. They want to revive the festival in this very important way. They are encouraging friends, families, neighbors, businesses, clubs, groups, school organizations, churches and anyone who wants to promote the 87th annual show to get involved.

ARCANUM – Arcanum High School held its annual Commencement on May 31, 2 p.m., in the high school gymnasium. Eightyone students are expected to graduate. This year’s valedictorian is Brandon Fourman, son of Bob and Barb Fourman. He will be attending Wright State University in the fall, majoring in Biological Sciences. The Salutatorian is Amanda Michael. Amanda is the daughter of Terry and Georgia Michael. She will be attending Kent State University, majoring in Fashion Design.

BWC recognizes local employers GREENVILLE – The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) has recognized nine Darke County employers for keeping their employees safe on the job. The employers received BWC’s Special Award for Safety during the annual awards ceremony of the Darke County Safety Council, one of more than 80 across the state that serve as partners in BWC’s efforts to educate employers and workers about the importance of workplace safety. The award recognizes businesses that have gone at least 500,000 hours and at least six months without an injury resulting in a day or more away from work. “I applaud these employers for their achievement, and for understanding that making safety a priority is one of the most important steps they can take to keep their employees healthy and productive, and their workers’ compensation costs down,” said BWC Administrator/ CEO Steve Buehrer. “Workplace injury claims in Ohio are down by half over the last 10 years in part because of attentive employers that put safety ﬁrst by utilizing resources like safety councils and using the knowledge they gain to instill safety at their workplaces.” Safety councils are organized by local business organizations to inform participants of new safety standards and regulations, products and services, and provide a thorough knowledge of topics, including occupational safety and health, workers’ compensation and risk management education. Safety councils annually honor members with strong safety records. Darke County employers recognized with the Special Award for Safety include: * A.L. Smith Trucking, Inc. 552,624 hours

worked * BASF Corporation - 1,074,765 hours worked * Brethren Retirement Community - 933,361 hours worked * Darke County - 647,178 hours worked * FPE, Inc. 1,454,416 hours worked * Midmark Corporation - 1,681,264 hours worked * Neff Motivation, Inc. - 540,242 hours worked * Staffmark Investment LLC - 689,039 hours worked * Village of Union City - 524,215 hours worked In addition to the Special Award for Safety, other awards such as the Group Award for Safety, the 100 percent Award and the Achievement Award were also given to various local businesses. Visit bwc.ohio. gov to learn more about joining a safety council.

Amanda Michael, Salutatorian

Brandon Fourman, Valedictorian

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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, June 28th 1-2:30pm “NEW LISTING” 5494 HORATIO-HARRIS CREEK RD.-Beautiful country setting only minutes from town on 1.5 acres , this 3 bedroom home offers updates to include new roof and water softener with newer forced air furnace. Large deck, fruit trees and 36 x 48 pole barn. Stop in today 8742 -----------------------------------------------------------------1280 HOWARD DR. GREENVILLE, OH- Beautiful corner lot , 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath home with walk out basement is move in ready! Call Doug for more details. 8730

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ARCANUM 3787 ST. RT. 49 $38,000. 3 bed, 1 bath, project property on 1.65 acre. (110967) 5429 OTTERBEIN-ITHACA RD. $105,000. 3 bed, 1 bath, enclosed porch with hot tub overlooks large backyard. (110975) 2510 GETTYSBURG PITSBURG RD. $147,900. 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car det. Garage, original woodwork, many updated. (110936) 1675 SCHNORF-JONES NEW LISTING $162,500. 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car att. Garage, 2 acres, barn, horse stalls. Franklin Monroe School District. (111294) GREENVILLE 220 EVANS $33,000 1 bed, 1 bath, Rents for $380. Month. (109992) 301 HART AVE. $39,000. 2 bed, 1 bath, rents for $475. A month. (109993) 308 E. MAIN ST. $62,900. 3 bed, 1.5 bath, stove & refrigerator stay, fresh paint. (111132) 529 HARRISON AVE. NEW PRICE $59,900. 3 bed, 1 bath, 2.5 car garage, off street parking. (110542) 205 RHOADES AVE. $64,500 2 bed, 1 bath, 2 car garage, possible 3rd bedroom. (110911) 3530 POPLAR LN. $74,900. 4 bed, 1 bath, 2 car garage, large backyard. (110779) 5292 HOGPATH $84,900. 3 bed, 1 bath, one car attached garage, storage building .47 acre (109944) 1303 SATER ST. NEW LISTING $94,900. 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car att. Garage, new inside and out including roof, siding, kitchen! (111279) 318 MARION $97,900. 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car garage, many updates. (111052) 102 WESTMINSTER $112,500. 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car attached garage, shed, fireplace in the family room. (110763) 1399 HILLSIDE DR. $147,900. 4 bed, 2.5 bath, attached 2 car garage, corner lot. (110958) ELDORADO 270 W. MILL ST. 2 bed, 1 bath, 1400 sq ft, detached garage.

$44,500. (111043)

GORDON 208 EAST ST. 3 bed, 2 bath, many updates, large backyard.

$75,000. (110878)

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Local ofﬁcers attend CIT Academy

TROY – Twentyﬁve law enforcement ofﬁcers from Darke, Miami and Shelby Counties attended the Crisis Intervention Team Academy presented by the Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services. Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)

Training is a nationally recognized program that teaches law enforcement safe and effective approaches to handling crisis incidents involving a mentally ill individual. The intensive four day training is conducted under the instructional supervision of lo-

cal CIT-trained police ofﬁcers, mental health professionals, consumers, and family advocates and offers practical techniques for de-escalating crisis situations. CIT Coordinator Jodi Long, Director of Clinical Services and Planning for the Tri-County

DONALD E. ROBISON ESTATE

REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTIONS SATURDAY– JULY 11, 2015 - 10:00 A.M. SATURDAY- JULY 18, 2015-10:00 A.M.

REAL ESTATE SELLING AT 1:00 P.M. JULY 18TH

8920 ST. RT. 49 N., GREENVILLE, OH 45331

DIRECTIONS: From Greenville, take 127 N. to Children’s Home Bradford Rd. and turn left. Turn right onto 49 N. (Watch for signs). Selling at auction is this 2133 square foot, two-story conventional home built in 1930. This home, offers a kitchen, dining room, and a living room. Including 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a partial basement. Two car attached garage w/work shop; shed and two outbuildings. This home is in need of repairs. There is an additional lot selling with this property. Showing of this house is by request only. TERMS: The opening bid on the Real Estate must start at no less than 2/3rds of the appraisal value of $15,000. Buyer to pay 15% down day of auction, with the balance due at closing. Closing shall be on or before September 1st, 2015. Buyer shall have possession day of closing. Seller will pay all taxes due and payable July 1,2015. Buyer to pay all taxes due & payable thereafter. Have your financing arranged & be prepared to buy. Call 937-547-3202 or 423-2656 or go to www.edwardsauctions.com for more details.

OWNER- JOHN MARCHAL ADMINISTRATOR DBN WWA

OF THE DONALD ROBISON ESTATE

Board, said, “The CIT Academy and the companion courses have been extremely successful. Officers tell us they now feel better equipped to handle calls involving mental health crises, and those of us involved with mental health services have a better understanding of what the law enforcement officers deal with in the field.” The class of 2015 is the 10th law enforcement group to complete the program in the TriCounty Board’s service area, bringing the total number of trained officers to 198. The training is underwritten by the Tri-County Board’s mental health levy, by grants from the Ohio chapter of the National Alliance for Mental Illness,

PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2015 • 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) 2008 DODGE NITRO SLT 4X4 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE - ANTIQUE FURNITURE – ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES – MODERN FURNITURE – SS APPLIANCES – HOUSEHOLD ITEMS – MOWERS – LAWN EQUIPMENT – TOOLS – SHOP EQUIPMENT

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Versailles, is a 2011 graduate of Versailles High School. Hildebrand, of Arcanum, is a 2012 graduate of Franklin Monroe High School.

Jodi Long, Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator, and Sergeant Stephanie Black of Tipp City, present a cake marking the 10th CIT Academy while ﬂanked by recent graduates of the 2015 CIT Academy teaching law enforcement professionals techniques for engaging, assessing and responding to persons with mental illness.

and by in-kind donations of food by local vendors. “We are especially excited this year,” Long said, “because not only is it our 10th academy, but with the assistance of the NAMI stipends, we were able to train officers from three communities who had not yet had any officers trained. We now have CITtrained officers

Reid earns top safety score for ﬁfth year RICHMOND, Ind. – In its latest hospital safety scores, The Leapfrog Group again honored Reid Hospital with an “A” grade. This is the ﬁfth time in a row that Reid has received the group’s top score in safety. The Leapfrog Group is an independent industry watchdog. Hospital Safety Scores are compiled twice a year, under the guidance of leading experts

ASHLAND – Ashland University is pleased to announce Joseph Brandt and Allison Hildebrand have been named to the Dean’s List for 2015 spring semester. Brandt, of

in every corner of each of our counties.” The Tri-County Board also presents CIT companion courses for mental health professionals, dispatchers, court personnel and other groups. For more information about the CIT Academy or companion courses, see the Tri-County Board’s website at www.tcbmds.org/ community.

on hospital safety. The scores use 28 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to produce a single score of “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” for each hospital. The Hospital Safety Score methodology has been peer reviewed and published in the Journal of Patient Safety. “When patients are in the hospital, their focus is on getting better; our focus is providing excellent, safe care by doing all we can to prevent injury or infection during their stay,” said Mitch Neal, director of patient safety at Reid. “We work around the clock to make sure the hospital is as safe as possible. That’s what our patients need and deserve.” The Leapfrog Group assigned scores to more than 2,500 U.S. general hospitals in spring of 2015, with 29.5 percent receiving an “A” grade. To see how hospitals’ scores compare locally and nationally, visit the Hospital Safety Score website at www.hospitalsafetyscore.org.

REAL ESTATE AUCTION TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2015

6:00 PM

614 HARRISON AVENUE GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331

Built in 1950, this Frame Ranch Style Home features: (2) Bedrooms, Full Bath, Kitchen w/ Dishwasher, Built in Microwave, Disposal, Living Room, Enclosed Front Porch, Full Unfinished Basement, Gas Forced Air Furnace, Central A/C, Replacement Windows, Vinyl Siding & Shutters, Mature Landscaping. Other features include a nice (2) Car Detached Garage w/ Opener, Blacktop Driveway & very nice rear yard. Excellent starter home, retirement home or rental property.

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

Shown by appointment… Call: Kirby Lyons (937) 459-7686 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. Visa & MasterCard accepted w/ 3% clerking fee added.

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CSS will host Phil Dirt & the Dozers Blaine honored by Friendship Force VERSAILLES – Get ready to experience an amazing performance by America’s most popular vintage rock and roll show – Phil Dirt & the Dozers. This incredible band will be the headliner for the second annual “Concert of Caring,” a fundraiser for Catholic Social Services (CSS) of the Miami Valley’s Northern Counties Ofﬁce. The event will be held at the BMI Speedway and Concert Venue, 791 East Main St., Versailles on Sept. 19. Phil Dirt & the Dozers will help you recapture those wonderful days when poodle skirts, saddle shoes, and the corner drug store were all a part of everyday life. With their musical talent, high energy,

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and contagious sense of humor, Phil Dirt & the Dozers will transport you to another time and place – namely the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s of Rock of Roll! Imagine hearing The Four Seasons with the original falsetto vocals intact … or the hauntingly beautiful Righteous Bothers’ Unchained Melody. Party on the beach with The Beach Boys and Jan and Dean, and experience the pulse of the Doobie Brothers, Grand Funk Railroad, the Eagles, and more. The nostalgic show encompasses three decades of great music … and is performed live with a sophisticated yet lighthearted approach that creates an atmosphere all ages can enjoy. Ticketholders for this dressy-casual event will enjoy a fantastic night of music and dancing held in a unique concert venue, a light supper buffet, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, a cash bar, and the opportunity to bid on a variety of fabulous silent auction items donated by area businesses and

individuals. Doors open at 7 p.m. and Phil Dirt & the Dozers will take the stage from 8-11 p.m. Coordinated largely by volunteers who live in the agency’s northern service area, this event is a fundraiser to support services for children and families in Auglaize, Darke, Mercer, Miami and Shelby Counties. Services include early childhood intervention programs in area child care centers, long-term care coordination services for seniors, and mental health and pregnancy counseling. Tickets for the Concert of Caring are $50 per person. Anyone registered by Sept. 1 is guaranteed table seating. Sponsorship opportunities are also available and sponsors will enjoy VIP, Premier, or Reserved table seating, signage, and program recognition. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased online at www.cssmv.org/events. For more information or to donate an item for the silent auction, contact Elaine Schweller-Snyder at (800) 521-6419 ext. 1141 or snydere@cssmv. org.

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GREENVILLE – The Friendship Force International of Atlanta, Ga., awarded its Wayne Smith Medal to William (Bill) Blaine, of Greenville, at the annual meeting of the Dayton FF Club. This award is in honor of the founder of the FF International organization that has over 360 clubs around the world in over 65 countries. Dr. George Brown, retired present of the international organization and Bill Hagan, former president of the Dayton club, flew from Atlanta to Dayton to make the presentation. Hagan told of the background, which led to Bill’s accomplishments in winning this award. At the 2002 annual meeting of FFA, the then president of FFI, Chip Carter (President Carter’s son) resigned and Bill was appointed interim president of the organization. When the new president, Susie Smith (the founder’s daughter) took over as president in January 2003, Bill was appointed to the board of directors and treasurer of the club. The organization was in dire financial straits, with less than $10 in the bank and $100,000 overdue at the bank. Bill immediately met with the bank and arranged a large line of credit to pay off all debts, including the bank loan. Then with the new president, they reduced the staff from 15 to 7 and Mr. Blaine simplified the entire banking arrangements and the accounting system. After one year, President Smith decided to get married and returned to California and Bill was appointed to head a committee to find a new president. Bill then hired George Brown as president and CEO.

Shown are Joan Blaine; George Smith, retired president of Friendship Force; Bill Blaine; Bill Hagan, former president of Dayton Friendship Force; and Joan Lambert, president of Dayton Friendship Force.

Brown explained how Bill was appointed to chairman of the board of directors for two years and quickly reorganized the board into a real board of directors instead of a social group as it had been. At the end of Bill’s term in ofﬁce, the FF had $800,000 in the bank, half of which was unencumbered and all accounts were current. During this time period, Bill and his wife, Joan, organized over ﬁve overseas exchanges with approximately 20 members of his club and was the exchange director. In addition, he printed the Dayton news letter and was treasure and member of the Dayton FF Club. Bill and Joan have traveled to over 40 countries and 50 states in the 25 years they have been mem-

bers, most of them with Friendship Force. The Friendship Force International was formed in 1977 by Dr. Wayne Smith, a missionary with his church, and with co-founder Jimmy Carter, who at the time was Governor of Georgia. When Carter was in the White House, he introduced the club at a Governor’s Conference in the Rose Garden. Basically, the club travels to a foreign city and stays in the home with another family for one week. They also arrange to home host members from clubs from around the world, in their homes for one week. For information about the local Dayton club, contact Bill Blaine at 547-8122. Bill and Joan currently reside at the Brethren Retirement Community in Chestnut Village.

Municipal Court report GREENVILLE – Judge Julie L. Monnin, Darke County Municipal Court, reported on the case statistics of the court for May. There were 510 new cases ﬁled in the Darke County Municipal Court in May 2015. The breakdown of these cases include: 113 criminal, 18 O.M.V.I., 281 other trafﬁc and 98 civil

cases. There were 570 cases terminated/disposed of in May 2015. For more information, contact Judge Julie L. Monnin, Darke County Municipal Court, Darke County Courthouse, 504 South Broadway, Suite 7, Greenville, OH 45331. Telephone 547-7340.

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CAB SLE 4X4, 6.6L Duramax DSL, one owner, SLE Trim, all power, like new, white 17,362 miles......................................................................... $41,995 ......$40,900 2012 CHEVY EQUINOX LT FWD, 3.4L 4 cyl., leather, loaded, exc. cond., brown, 41,875 miles ..................................................................................................... $20,995 ......$19,500 2012 GMC TERRAIN SLE FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, loaded, exc. cond., black, 41,591 miles ...................................................................................................... $20,995 ......$19,500 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL FWD, 3.6L V6, sunroof, loaded, leather, loaded, exc. cond., diamond white, 19,099 miles ........................................................ $34,995 ......$32,900 2011 GMC TERRAIN SLT FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, loaded, sharp, maroon, 72,598 miles .................................................................................................. $19,995 ......$17,900 2010 NISSAN CUBE FWD, 2.0L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., maroon, 111,359 miles ................................................................................................... $10,995 .........$8,900 2008 CHEVY ½ TON EXTENDED CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, all power, exc. cond. brown, 136,771 miles ................................................................................................... $16,995 ......$15,900 2008 FORD RANGER SPORT 2WD P.U., 3.0L V6, loaded, exc. cond. red, 75,903 miles ......................................................................................................... $14,995 ......$13,500 2007 CHEVY AVALANCHE LTZ 4X4, 5.3L V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, white, 126,811 miles .................................................................................................... $18,995 ......$17,900 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING VAN, 3.8L V6, all power, very nice, maroon, 105,810 miles .................................................................................. $6,995 ........$6,500 2006 TOYOTA RAV 4 FWD, 3.5L V6, loaded, exc. cond., maroon, 102,304 miles ................................................................................................ $11,995 ......$10,500 2005 FORD ESCAPE XLT 2WD, 3.0L V6, sunroof, all power, very nice, maroon, 153,759 miles .................................................................................. $6,995 ........$5,500 2004 CHEVY SILVERADO ¾ TON EXT. CAB 2WD, P.U., 6.0L V8, auto, air, good cond., white, 283,613 miles .................................................................................. $6,995 ........$5,500 2002 CHEVY AVALANCHE 4X4, 5.3l V8, one owner, sunroof, loaded, sharp beige, 186,868 miles ...................................................................................................... $7,995 ........$6,500 2002 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT EXT. CAB 4WD P.U., 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, exc. cond., white, 101,500 miles .......................................... $10,995 ........$9,500 2002 CHEVY VENTURE LS VAN, 3.4L V6, loaded, good cond., blue, 185,647 miles ........................................................................................................ $4,995 ........$2,900 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT 2WD, 4 dr., one owner, cloth seats, loaded, exc. cond., beige, 142,478 miles ................................................................................... $9,995 ........$8,900 2001 CHEVY ASTRO LS EXT. VAN 4.3L V6, all power, good cond., gray, 198,427 miles ........................................................................................................ $3,995 ........$2,900 2000 MERCURY SABLE GS WAGON 3.0L V6, all power, super nice, blue, 55,162 miles .......................................................................................................... $6,995 ........$5,500 2000 CHEVY ½ TON EXT. CAB LS 2WD P.U., 5.3L V8, loaded, good cond., red, 223,718 miles ......................................................................................................... $5,995 ........$4,500 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN, cloth seats, all power, nice cond., green, 144,748 miles ..................................................................................................... $6,995 ........$5,900 1998 CHEVY ½ TON EXTENDED CAB 2WD, P.U., 5.7L V8, all power, very good cond., green 186,647 miles................................................................................... $5,995 ........$4,900

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2014 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 4 dr., 1.4L 4 cyl., leather, loaded, like new, white, 16,643 miles ...................................................................................................... $17,995 ......$16,900 2013 CHEVY MALIBU ECO, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp!, black, 39,146 miles .......................................................................................... $20,995 ......$19,500 2012 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 54,800 miles ........................................................................................................ $15,995 ......$14,900 2011 CHEVY CAMARO LT COUPE, 3.6L V6, RS Package, sunroof, loaded, sharp, blue, 22,754 miles ............................................................................................. $23,995 ......$21,900 2009 CHEVY IMPALA LTZ, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, one owner, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, red, 69,773 miles .................................................................... $15,995 ......$13,900 2008 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 115,528 miles ................................................................................................ $10,995 ........$9,500 2006 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 2.2L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., white, 132,199 miles ...................................................................................................... $8,995 ........$7,500 1998 CHEVY MONTE CARLO LS, 2 dr., 3.1L V6, sunroof, loaded, good cond., green, 179,115 miles ..................................................................................................... $2,995 ........$1,900 1998 CHEVY CAVALIER LS, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., auto, air, good cond., green, 189,328 miles ..................................................................................................... $2,995 ........$1,900 1992 CHEVY CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE, 5.7L V8, leather, loaded, super nice, maroon, 54,083 miles .................................................................................................. $16,995 ......$14,900

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2013 BUICK REGAL T TYPE, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., leather, loaded, super nice, blue, 17,515 miles ........................................................................................................ $20,995 ......$19,950 2013 BUICK REGAL T TYPE, 4 dr., 2.0L Turbo 4 cyl., leather, loaded, like new, white, 5,644 miles ........................................................................................................ $20,995 ......$19,900 2009 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, leather, loaded, one owner, super nice, silver, 51,828 miles .................................................................................... $16,995 ......$15,900 2007 BUICK LACROSSE CX, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, loaded, exc. cond., black 94,735 miles................................................................................................................... $9,995 ........$8,900 2007 BUICK LUCERNE CXS, 4 dr., 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, super nice, gray, 76,028 miles ........................................................................................................ $12,995 ......$11,900 2007 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, exc. cond., beige, 178,737 miles ...................................................................................................... $8,995 ........$6,900 2006 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, exc. cond., green, 112,282 miles ................................................................................................... $10,995 ........$8,900 2005 BUICK LACROSSE CXS, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, exc. cond., silver, 86,683 miles................................................................................................................... $9,995 ........$8,500 2002 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, very nice, silver, 125,876 miles....................................................................................................... $9,995 ........$8,500 2000 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, cloth seats, loaded, exc. cond., beige, 157,232 miles ...................................................................................................... $8,995 ........$6,900 1999 BUICK CENTURY LIMITED, 4 dr., 3.1L V6, leather, loaded, nice car, maroon, 128,243 miles .................................................................................................. $5,995 ........$4,900

OTHER MAKES

2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFT TAIL CLASSIC, one owner, many extras, like new, maroon, 1,307 miles ...................................................................................... $22,995 ......$19,900 2011 TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID, 4 dr., 1.8L 4 cyl., loaded, super nice, silver, 15,061 miles....................................................................................................... $19,995 ......$18,500 2010 FORD FUSION SE 4 dr 2.5 L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., gray 126,670 miles............................................................................................................... $10,995 ........$9,500 2006 CADILLAC CTS, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, gray, 74,041 miles ........................................................................................................ $16,995 ......$13,900 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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Darke County Endowment for the Arts awards grants GREENVILLE – Darke County Endowment for the Arts recently granted funds to six applicants who submitted requests for financial assistance for their arts-related projects. According to DCEA Chair Marilyn Delk, one of DCEA’s major purposes is to assist organizations and individuals in achieving artistic goals that benefit the citizens of Darke County. The grants were awarded to: Marcus York, Greenville Municipal Band, the Annie Oakley Committee, Friends of the Cardinal Center, Darke County Park District, and Main Street Greenville. “All of the applications this year were worthy of support, and will provide opportunities for enjoyment of the arts by a broad range of people; this year’s grants will financially assist an art camp, an art exhibit, musical performances, and other cultural presentations,” Mrs. Delk stated. “We look forward to the community embracing the opportunities provided by the programs we’ve funded,” she concluded. With financial assistance from DCEA, Marcus York will bring an art exhibit to the Clark Gallery at Bear’s Mill featuring former local residents Marilee Pallant, a watercolorist and photographer who taught at Arcanum High school for many years, and painter Christopher Madden, a 1981 Arcanum graduate who literally makes money in his day job as an engraver for the U.S. Treasury Department. Greenville Municipal Band’s popular annual concert series in Greenville City Park has provided free entertainment to generations of local residents. The granted funds from the Endowment will be used to help cover operating costs including musi-

cians’ fees so that this summer tradition can continue to ﬁll summer nights with music for Darke Countians of all ages. DCEA will also assist another local tradition, the Annie Oakley Festival, which provides cultural enrichment for our community in a variety of ways. In addition to furnishing a venue for Darke County Civic Theatre’s melodrama and a “Western Arts Showcase,” the Annie Oakley Committee offers a free historical bus tour throughout the festival’s three-day run. The Friends of the Cardinal Center who are work-

THE ALL STARS

ing to preserve the historical and educational heritage of Gettysburg School will host a free arts camp this summer. Endowment funds will help offset the cost of materials, instruction, and facilities. In addition to music augmenting the Prairie Days Festival, Darke County Park District will present a Summer Concert at Shawnee Prairie Preserve’s outdoor amphitheater; performers include Higgins-Madewell, Joseph, Silver Grass, and Berachah Valley. DCEA funding will help compensate the artists at these free events celebrating the cul-

tural heritage of the area. Main Street Greenville requested funds to initiate Street Arts Saturdays, presenting high quality performing and visual artists on the streets of Greenville during warm weather months. This concept is a work-in-progress, so although funds have been allocated, disbursement will not occur until concrete plans are in place. DCEA is a non-proﬁt organization that receives and manages charitable gifts that are invested to produce income beneﬁtting the arts in Darke County. For more information, contact a member of

DCEA’s governing board; in addition to Mrs. Delk trustees are Suzi Brown, David Feltman, Tom Grab-

JET STAR ARTISTS

PITSBURG – Jet Star Artists were awarded at Franklin Monroe Elementary for the fourth and ﬁnal nine weeks of the 2014-2015 school year. To receive this award the students must have good behavior in Art Class, take pride in their work, cooperate, be helpful to others and have a good work ethic. The winners are (front row) Kaitlyn Waller, Owen Beachler, Ava Figel, Sadie Cottrell, Zoe Kellems, (back row) Paige Drew, Quin Glass, Samantha Denlinger, Blake Sease, Clay Eikenberry and Sierra Stryker.

45 Years In Darke County

 Scott Ray40 Years  Jeffrey Fourman33 Years  Timothy Dickey28 Years  Ray Darner26 Years  Melinda Dickey25 Years  Mark Welch25 Years  Chip Heindl22 Years  Jonathon Davenport10 Years  Timothy Menger9 Years  Eric Fry6 Years  Tatan Miller2 Years  Jondalar Apple1 Year

er, Barbara Greiner, Becky Hartnagle, and Andrea Jordan. Julie Strait serves as DCEA treasurer.

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2012 Chevy Sonic LT 4 dr., hatchback, orange

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leather, sunroof, only 50,XXX miles

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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4

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2011 Honda Accord

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State of the Heart names new director GREENVILLE – Angela Sipe, a healthcare professional for over 20 years, has been named executive director at State of the Heart Hospice, a community-based, non-proﬁt agency serving patients and families in eastern Indiana and western Ohio that provides care to those who are confronting a life-limiting illness. Sipe assumed her duties as executive director on June 15. Michael Rieman, president of the State of the Heart Board of Trustees, stated, “Angela Sipe brings the right mix of education and experience to lead our organization, and we believe she will be a great ﬁt for State of the Heart Hospice.” Sipe earned a Masters in Health Law from Loyola School of Law in Chicago and has a Bach-

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4,997

2014 Chevy Cruze. auto, air, cd, cruise, power, 16K windows & locks, only 16,XXX miles, WAS $15,995............. $14,967 2013 Honda Civic, 4 door, only 35K Miles, WAS $16,995 ............ $15,977 2012 GMC Terrain, silver, 31,XXX ................................................. $18,995 2011 Chevy Equinox LT, AWD, only 35K Miles WAS $17,995 ........................................................................ $17,377 2010 Honda CR-V EX-L, AWD ...................................................... $16,995 2010 Ford Escape Limited 4X4, leather, WAS $14,795 ............... $13,900 2005 Ford Taurus, V6, sunroof ........................................................ $5,995

NOW

4,995

2004 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab, heated, leather seats, black............................................................... $14,995 2003 Chevy Silverado, diesel, dually, 4x4, 5 speed, Was $17,995 ................................................... $16,995 2000 Chevy Silverado 4WD Z71 Ext. Cab ..................................... $7,995 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan........................................................... $4,995 1999 Chevy Blazer 4X4, maroon, 126,XXX miles ......................................................................... $5,995 1998 Infiniti 4X4, WAS $4,995 ........................................................ $3,500 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee ..................................................As Is $2,950

Angela Sipe

elor’s degree in business and psychology from Indiana University. Prior to joining State of the Heart Hospice, Sipe was a director with the Advisory Board Company, a global healthcare research and consulting ﬁrm based in Washington, DC. Sipe, who lives near Union City, was raised in Randolph and Delaware counties in Indiana. Commenting on her new role, Sipe stated, “I am delighted

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Fields named to Who’s Who

CHARLESTON, SC – Citadel Class of 2015 graduate, Emily Fields of Bradford, has been chosen by Citadel faculty members for the 2015 list of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Fields was recognized during the annual Awards Convocation on May 7. Fields received a BS in Biology during commencement on May 9.

Honors List TOLEDO – Charlene Wright, of Greenville, was named to the Honors List at Mercy College of Ohio for the spring semester. The junior is a Medical Imaging student.

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USDA Choice Black Angus Boneless New York Strip Steak

16 oz Bob Evans Fresh Rolls Sausage

$2.99 lb

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3.99 28-46 oz Marie Callender’s Fruit or Cream Pie

$5.99

8 oz Essential Everyday Frozen Whipped Topping

99¢

32 oz Essential Everyday Frozen Vegetables

$1.99

Valid thru July 5

12.01-33.5 oz Culinary Circle Pizza

$4.99

PLU 102

12 pk Stone Ridge Krunch or Ice Cream Bar ................................................$2.99 7.3-11.25 oz New York Texas Garlic Toast ........ 2/$4 24-29.5 oz Banquet Boneless Chicken ............$3.99 12 oz Old Orchard Frozen Lemonade ................0.99 10-20 oz Stouﬀer’s Satisfying Servings ...........$2.99

24pk 12 oz can Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Yeungling

$17.99