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Time capsule found in junior high cornerstone SUSAN HARTLEY

ect. A former Greenville contractor, Barton was originally contacted to see if he would be interested in collecting items from the South School building. When he indicated he’d really like to recover some of the limestone from the junior high, he learned he also would be able to purchase the cornerstone, which was located in the left front corner of the building.

Using a jack hammer and a forklift, Barton was STAFF WRITER able to remove the cornershartley@earlybirdpaper.com stone, transfer it to a skid, then his trailer and drive it GREENVILLE – A unto his home. expected piece of Green“I paid $1,000,” for the ville history was found this cornerstone, Barton said. past week when Richard The money was paid to the Barton purchased the cordemolition company, who nerstone from the former was just going “to trash it” Greenville Junior High. along with the rest of the Originally built as structure, Barton said. Greenville High School, After removing the the 1923 building is being limestone cornerstone demolished as part of from the buildthe Greenville City ing, Barton was School’s Ohio pleasantly surSchools Facilprised to ﬁnd ities Commission a shoeboxprojsize copper time capsule inside. His ﬁrst reaction? “Oh, wow,” he said. Opening the time capsule rev e a l e d copies of some newspapers at the time, which carried a story about the building’s dedication Contents inside a copper time capsule located inside the former Greenville Junior ceremony and the time capsule. High cornerstone included several books and newspapers. (Susan Hartley photo)

“It wasn’t sealed very well,” Barton said of the capsule. “There were some little bugs in it” along with papers and small booklets that have deteriorated over the past 94 years. Two paperback books also were included, one about Mad Anthony Wayne and another about Little Turtle. “I’m trying to be as careful as I can with it,” he said, due to the condition of the time capsule’s contents. After looking at the documents, Barton said he’d found most all of them to have been stamped by a Greenville attorney, George A. Katzenberger. Since the books have disintegrated over time , Barton took to the Internet to ﬁnd copies to purchase, so he can display them along with the time capsule. Barton said he’d a l s o consider

“loaning” the time capsule and its contents to local museu m s for display. F o r now, the cornerstone, which Barton ﬁgures w e i g h s between 8 0 0 1 , 0 0 0 pounds, is sitting next to an evergreen tree i n

his yard. “And that’s where it may stay,” he said.

Richard Barton of Greenville is now the proud owner of the cornerstone and a time capsule from the former Greenville Junior High. (Susan Hartley photo)

First of three approved kiosks installed Greenville Finance Committee puts end to centralized dispatch discussion RYAN BERRY

RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

ROSSBURG – The first of three informational kiosks approved by local entities have been installed. Eldora Speedway was one of the first to jump at an opportunity to share with its fan base everything available to visitors in Darke County. Two kiosks sharing information about Darke County’s landmarks, its historical significance and tourist attractions were erected at the speedway on July 12 before the start of the 34th annual Kings Royal weekend and a week ahead of NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series race. A third kiosk was delivered to the Village of Versailles and is expected to be put in place soon. The Versailles’ kiosk may take a little longer to erect as they requested the unit be lit. Matt Staugler, executive director, admitted he had an idea of what the kiosks would look like, but was blown away by the finished project. Not only are the kiosks expected to boost the county’s tourism dollars, the units helped boost the economy for a few local businesses. Staugler pointed out they were made and installed using local businesses. Nealeigh Design Group, with Dusty Nealeigh at the helm, designed and did the finishing work on the

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Eric Gilbert, Dusty Nealeigh and Matt Staugler display the ﬁrst Darke County Visitors Bureau kiosk installed in the county. The kiosk can be found at Eldora Speedway.

units while Chris Denlinger of Aurora Marketing in Greenville did the lettering. First Rate Industries in Hollansburg provided the fabrication and ESG Innovative Solution with Eric Gilbert, of Greenville, did the installation at Eldora Speedway. Nealeigh also is pleased with ﬁnished

product and estimates 150 hours went into making the kiosks. Staugler believes these kiosks will give travelers and residents more information about the county with the hope of people “spending more money in the county.” Tourism is a $65 million industry in Darke County.

Permit not needed for garage sales GREENVILLE – Residents of the City of Greenville may have a garage/ yard sale from Aug. 3-6 without a permit. The city is allowing residents to

participate in conjunction with the World’s Longest Yard Sale/127 event. For more information, call (937) 548-1819.

GREENVILLE – Greenville City Council had two opportunities to consider a proposed agreement from the Darke County Commission for a centralized dispatch, but chose to continue with a city dispatch operation. The initial proposal came after 3 p.m. on July 11; a few hours before the regular meeting of Greenville City Council. However, an AdHoc Committee formed to look into the issues surrounding a city-owned dispatch and PSAP (Public Safety Answering Points) for 9-1-1 service ﬁnished their report before receiving the county’s proposal. The committee recommended continuing with the current city dispatch, 9-1-1 PSAP system and consider funding upgrades to the current console, PSAP and prepare to change over to the MARCS radio system. Councilman Tracy Tryon, a member of the AdHoc Committee, tried to table the report to give proper consideration to the agreement, but was voted down 5-2 and the report was approved by council with a 6-1 vote. Tryon tried to discuss the issue at a Finance Committee meeting on July 14, but members John Hensley and Doug

Schmidt agreed council had already decided the issue and it was time to move on and ﬁgure out how they will fund the upgrades in dispatch and the purchase of new radios. Schmidt said, “I’m thinking I must be confused because I didn’t recognize we were going to talk this over again. The committee report the other night was accepted.” Hensley added, “We have went past that step and we’re not to the… the purpose of this committee is to look at the ﬁnancing. Not whether or not we’re going to do it. The thing the council has voted is we’re doing it. We’re going to keep our dispatch.” Tryon asked, “So you would not consider this proposal at all?” Hensley responded, “No, I would not.” Schmidt argued council was told from the very beginning that council the commissioners would not offer an agreement. Tryon pointed out the commissioners were invited to the AdHoc Committee meeting, but didn’t attend. However, Commissioner Matt Aultman shared a different view on the communication process between the county and city. Aultman said he sent a communication to Greenville Mayor Steve Willman on June 16 stating he was

working on an agreement between the county and the city for a centralized dispatch. Four days later city council formed the AdHoc Committee responsible for looking into the issue. “I contacted the (AdHoc) committee members with the intent of (them) knowing there was a possibility of having a proposal in place.” Aultman also said he met with Hensley and Safety Service Director Curt Garrison to ask what they would look for in an agreement. “I made it known the July 11 timeframe was not a possibility due to people being off on vacation and it has to go through legal so we can make sure we put the best agreement forward to the city to meet all the questions, issues, comments or concerns from within the community.” Aultman admits he was contacted about attending the AdHoc Committee meeting, but informed the city he had nothing to present other than stating an agreement was in the works. Committee members Hensley and Schmidt chose not to consider the proposed agreement. Following the meeting, Aultman said, “They rush one of the most important decisions through in two weeks, but take months to decide if they will allow a kiosk or an urban water park.”

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GREENVILLE POLICE BEAT

Man with knife, drugs arrested in Walmart parking lot Suspicious person

On July 9 an officer was dispatched to Walmart after receiving a report of a suspicious person. The officer noticed four males and one female standing around a vehicle. They were advised of the complaint about suspicious activity in the area. While running the name and date of birth for Leroy Crawford, the officer learned Crawford had an adult parole warrant through Franklin County, Ohio. Crawford was placed into handcuffs and a pat down was conducted. Crawford was asked if he had anything on his person such as drugs or weapons and he said he did have something and the officers would find it. While checking Crawford’s front right pocket an officer located a kitchen knife with a blade length of approximately 6 inches. Inside Crawford’s wallet was a clear plastic baggie containing clear/cloudy crystals. Crawford admitted it was methamphetamine. Officers also located a glass smoking pipe for the methamphetamine in Crawford’s left sock. The warrant was confirmed

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and Crawford was placed into the back of a police cruiser. When the cruiser door was shut Crawford immediately began banging his head on the plastic partition. Two ofﬁcers placed the seatbelt on Crawford to prevent him from further harm. After shutting the cruiser door, an ofﬁcer noticed Crawford had blood running down his face. The police department dispatched a squad from Greenville Rescue. According to the report, Crawford said he wanted the blood to run out and hopefully he would die. Crawford also made a reference from the past about shooting himself. The knife and drug paraphernalia were transported to the Greenville Police Department, where it was entered into property as evidence. The clear/cloudy crystals were submitted to BCI for drug chemistry analysis. Once Greenville Rescue was on scene Crawford was attempting to refuse medical treatment. He was in apparent need of medical attention and required stitches. Greenville Rescue members contacted medical control and relayed the situation. Medical control told the squad to administer a drug for sedation and medical control due to his drug use and manic state of mind. Once Crawford was sedated he was transferred to Wayne HealthCare, where he received sutures for his injury and was medically cleared by the ER doctor and discharged. Crawford was transported to

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the Darke County Jail where he was incarcerated with no bond. The case was forwarded to the Darke County Prosecutor’s ofﬁce for felony charges. Wanted Person

On July 10 while at Speedway, 201 Wagner Ave., an officer observed Sarah Burkhart leaving the business. It was found Burkhart had a felony warrant from Montgomery County for an original charge of drug abuse instruments. Burkhart was detained until the warrant could be confirmed. The officer searched Burkhart for weapons or contraband. Nothing was located. Burkhart did tell the officer she had Suboxone medication in her jacket pocket. She was incarcerated with no bond and was picked up by Montgomery County. On July 5 an officer made contact with Allison Rose at a residence in the 100 block of North Ohio Street in reference to a warrant check. Her identity was confirmed and she was arrested and transported to the Mercer County jail with no bond. The warrant was for an original charge of criminal damaging through the Greenville Police Department. The warrant stated Rose must serve three days in jail. Juvenile complaint

On July 8 at 4:01 a.m. an officer was called to the Greenville City Park on the complaint of a parked vehicle. The park closes at 10 p.m. Upon making contact with the occupants of the vehicle the officer identified the driver as a 19-yearold male and the passenger as a 16-year-old female. The girl admitted her mother did not know she had snuck out of her home. The officer contacted the mother to come pick up her daughter. The girl was issued a summons for curfew violation. Shoplifting

On July 7 an ofﬁcer

was dispatched to Walmart in reference to a theft.. The officer spoke with the loss prevention officer along with another employee and the suspect Kacie Kinstle. The loss prevention officer reported seeing Kinstle in electronics with a pair of scissors and was seen cutting the security lock off of a camera. She proceeded to the men’s department, discarded the camera packaging and concealed the camera inside her purse. Kinstle then went to the purses department and selected an umbrella, which she also concealed in her purse. Kinstle passed all points of sale and exited the building through the grocery department. The loss prevention officer stopped Kinstle on the sidewalk and escorted her to the office. The loss prevention officer said Kinstle admitted to stealing the items. Several additional items were located, which Kinstle had concealed and did not pay for. The recovered items totaled $164.27 and included the camera, nail polish, a nail file, camera film, water bottle, and a Pokemon hat. Kinstle admitted to stealing all the items. Kinstle also told the police officer she had money to pay for the items but she could not keep herself from stealing and she needed help for the problem. On July 8 an officer was dispatched to Walmart in reference to a shoplifting complaint. Upon arrival the officer spoke with the loss prevention employee and suspects Tayler Tobe and Scotty Tobe. The employee reported Scotty Tobe took several items out of the store without paying for them. Both subjects were first seen in the toy department concealing items inside a diaper bag. Scotty Tobe left the store, passing all points of sale without paying for the items. The employee was not able to tell what all Scotty Tobe had taken at that time.

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When asked about the toys he said his child’s birthday was coming up. Scotty Tobe admitted to stealing the items, adding he didn’t want to take them. The couple were both trespassed from Walmart. Scotty Tobe was charged with theft and released. The loss prevention ofﬁcer did not want to ﬁle charges against Tayler Tobe. 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.

Piqua man sentenced for local Speedway robbery BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE - Eric Higgins was sentenced for the February robbery of Speedway in Greenville. The 28-year-old Piqua native appeared Thursday morning in the Darke County Common Pleas Court by video connection from the North Central Correctional Complex in Marion, Ohio. He pleaded guilty to the original charge of Robbery (F2) as part of a plea agreement with the state. Darke County Prosecutor Kelly Ormsby requested four years to be ran concurrent with a two-year sentence previously imposed by a Miami County judge for similar conduct. Higgins was also given a concurrent sentence out of Auglaize County for inducing panic. “We would have charged him with a more severe charge if we had evidence of him being armed at the time of the offense,” stated Ormsby during Thursday’s hearing. Higgins stated that using cocaine was the main factor in his criminal be-

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havior and is now taking courses in prison to help address his drug addiction and lack of education. “The time you spend in prison can either be a complete waste of time or used to help better yourself,” added Judge Jonathan P. Hein. After listening to a recommended sentence of either four years concurrent or a two-year sentence in addition to the two years he is serving from Miami County, Judge Hein order a three-year term to be ran concurrent. Higgins now will be released in July 2020. As part of the sentence, Higgins is also ordered to repay the $719 he stole during the robbery from the Greenville convenience store.

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He then entered the store again with the diaper bag empty and met Tayler Tobe, where they proceeded to the grocery department. Scotty and Tayler Tobe selected a large amount of groceries and put them in the cart. Both of them then went to the front of the store and selected five 12-packs of soda products. Scotty Tobe again left the store with the cart, passing all points of sale without paying for the items The store employee stopped Scotty Tobe at the sidewalk just outside the north entrance. Both Scotty and Talyer were escorted to the loss prevention office to wait on the police officer to arrive. It was determined the groceries and toys totaled $124.19. All items were returned to the store undamaged. When asked why he took the items, Scotty Tobe said he had just lost his job and didn’t have any money for groceries.

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BRADFORD – Bradford Public Library will be hosting a workshop with “Paper Alice” to be held on July 18, 6:30 p.m. Paper Alice is famous for creating and making her own paper. Alison Rusk, of West Milton, turns junk mail into paper treasurers and in the meantime she

makes people happy doing so. She will be doing a demonstration and then participants will also be creating cards and other items made from her homemade paper. Please sign up in advance by calling (937) 448-2612. Refreshments will be served.

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WETZEL – Dick L. Wetzel, 78, of Laura, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017, at his home. He was born September 28, 1938, in Darke County, to his parents William H. & Dorothy I. (Root) Wetzel. Dick graduated from Franklin Monroe High School and worked as a farmer in the Miami County area for his entire life. On December 14, 1973, he married Mary Helmig and together they shared a life for over 40 years. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Mary M. Wetzel and granddaughter Catherine Wetzel. He will be missed and remembered by his sons and daughter-in-law William & Kara Wetzel of Villa Hills, Ky., James Wetzel of Fairview Park; grandchildren Anna & Nathan Wetzel; sisters and brothers-in-law Dianna & Michael Bucholtz; Jane & Doug Strait, and Marta Wetzel. Funeral services were held Friday, July 14, at Jackson-Sarver Funeral Home, 1 S. Main St., Pleasant Hill, with interment following at Mote Cemetery. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions may be made to ODNR Wildlife Fund, 2045 Morse Road Building G-1, Columbus, OH 43229-

– In Memory of Galen Lee Rike, 68, of Veteran New Paris and formerly of Arcanum, passed away unexpectedly at his home July 5, 2017. Galen was born April 17, 1949 in Greenville, to the late Virgil “Pete” Rike and Sylvia (Minnich) Rike. Also preceding him death is a brother, Jerry, and nephew, Stuart (Rike) Popp. He was a 1967 graduate of Arcanum High School. He received an Honorable Discharge after serving four years in the US Navy. He was Past Commander of Arcanum VFW Post 4161. He was retired from Preble County Highway Dept. and was a truck driver. He enjoyed working with cars, riding his motorcycle, was a NASCAR fan and doing photography. He had a special gift of creative design. Galen had a fun loving sense of humor. He is survived by his sister, Carolyn (Jim) Fourman, Lewisburg; brother, Larry (Betty), Lewisburg; nieces, Monica (Fourman), Matthew and Lucy Liberatore, Pennsylvania; Julie Fourman, South Carolina; Charlotte (Rike) Moss, Greenville; nephew, Randy (Lisa) Rike, Texas; uncle, Don Rike, Middletown; and many cousins and friends. Graveside services were held July 13 at Dayton National Cemetery, 4400 W. Third St., Dayton. Arrangements by Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum.

CABLE – Mabel E. Cable, 96, of Greenville, died Thursday, July 6, 2017. A service was held Wednesday, July 12, 2017

at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in Abbottsville Cemetery, Darke County.

VANDEGRIFT – Cary E. VanDeGrift, 63, of Greenville, died Thursday, July 6, 2017. A Celebration of Life memorial service was held Saturday, July 15, 2017 at EUM Church, downtown campus, Greenville. Burial in Brock Cemetery will be held at a later date. LIVINGSTON – Donald Stuart Livingston, 92, of Union City, died Friday, July 7, 2017. A Celebration of Life service was held Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in Teegarden Cemetery. HAUCK – Louis Frank

Hauck, 70, of Bradford, Veteran died Monday, July 10, 2017. A funeral service was held Friday, July 14, 2017 at Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Bradford. Interment is at Miami Memorial Park Cemetery, Covington.

WILSON – Mary Esther (Fellers) Wilson, 87, of Greenville and formerly of Palestine, died Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Celebration of life was held Friday, July 14, 2017 at Greenville Church of the Brethren. Interment is at Palestine Cemetery. BOYD – Dorothy E. Boyd, 103, of Greenville, died Tuesday, July 11, 2017. A Celebration of Life service will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 17, 2017 at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will follow in Brock Cemetery. Family and friends may visit from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2017 at the funeral home.

Homeowners oppose expansion of ARD BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Homeowners in the City of Greenville expressed their opposition to a plan by Main Street Greenville to expand the Architectural Review District in the city. Greenville City Council held a public hearing at its regular council meeting on July 11 to receive public input on the proposal. The current Architectural Review District (ARD) encompasses the downtown area along South Broadway, but the proposed expansion would include the entire Downtown Enterprise Zone. Single family residences would be included in this district. If approved, owners of these homes would be required to seek approval from the Architectural Review Board (ARB) if they wanted to paint or add vinyl siding to the exterior of their home, refurbish a roof or install new windows. According to Council President John Burkett, because expansion of the ARD was recommended by the Greenville Planning & Zoning Commission, council would need six negative votes to prevent the expansion from taking place. Harry Ballangee, a resident whose house would be brought into the ARD,

said he has saved for many years to replace the windows in his home. One of the ﬁrst questions asked by the contractor was, “Is your home in a Historical Review District?” Ballangee shared if he answered yes the cost and length of time to complete the project automatically increased. The contractor would be forced to go before the ARB to get approval of the new windows and Ballangee would be required to pay for the contractor’s time. Plus, depending on when the ARB met, the project could be delayed by one to three months. “I don’t want my property included in this,” he said. Crysta Hutchinson, executive director of Main Street Greenville, countered the argument pointing out the expansion would “protect the investment of owners and residents. We view these properties as investments and things that should be stewarded.” She added, “This needs to be looked at from the long term. If we want Greenville to thrive, if we want to attract a young strong workforce, having protected communities is something that does that. It increases property values. Realtors will often use historic protected districts as selling points because the people who are buying those homes

know there will be regulations in place in perpetuity to keep their neighbor from erecting a monstrosity in their backyard. Two local realtors disagreed. Eric Brown said, “There are a lot of uncertainties that need to be clariﬁed. We have an ARB. I know the folks on it now and have all the faith in the world in them, but those people change.” He asked council to take that into consideration. Mike Baker pointed out the market is good right now and homeowners have done well to restore some of the dilapidated homes in the community. “I don’t think that making additional stress and guidelines is going to help the market. Improvements are doing well on their own.” He fears the expansion of the ARD will repress the market. Councilman Tracy Tryon responded to Hutchinson’s comment that the ARB has not said “no” to a project. “You keep referring to the ARB and they haven’t said no and they work with people,” He said. “But what you’re saying is they are very subjective and not objective.” Council is expected to hear the ﬁrst reading of the ordinance at its regular meeting on July 18 with an option to vote on the issue if they choose to do so.

‘Pink Mile’ walkers to take to the street BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY – For the past 17 years, the Breast Cancer Awareness of Darke County (BCADC) group has sponsored a yearly fundraiser in the ﬁght against breast cancer. Again this year, the BCADC’s 5K Run/will draw attention to the importance of screening and treatment – for both women and men – who are battling the disease. The 5K Run/Walk is set to begin at 8:30 a.m. at Annie Oakley Park in downtown Greenville. Race day registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. The 2017 event will again feature area men who will participate in the Pink Mile Walk from the Annie Oakley Park to the city building. “We ask them to ‘walk a mile in her shoes,’” said Jill Brown, the event director who works as a cancer coordinator for Wayne HealthCare. “This year we have 15 men participating. I believe it’s the most we’ve ever had,” she said of the men who will don dresses, accessories and heels to make the walk. The Pink Mile Walk will begin at 9:45 a.m. Those who are participating include Kurt Labig, Matt Schulze, Mark Rich, and Jordan Francis, all

of Wayne HealthCare; Walter Lawton of The Winery at Versailles; David Rohrer, Attorney at Law, LLC’; Chance CoxAttorney at Goubeaux & Brand; Clinton Randall of The Early Bird Newspaper; Scott Robinson from Greenville Post Ofﬁce; Tim Ellis-State and Tony Perry, both from State of the Heart Care; and Caleb Custer of the Vandalia Fire Department. After arriving at the city building, the Pink Mile Walkers will jump on the BCADC’s Breast Cancer Awareness Float, which will be part of the Annie Oakley Parade. “We’ll also have breast cancer survivors and Dr. Alisha Reiss, surgeon, on the ﬂoat,” Brown said. “We’re pretty excited about all of that.” Following the parade, the BCADC will host a

GREENVILLE - Calling all doodlers, tinkerers, thinkerers, and ponderers. Gathering at the Garst is proud to announce this year’s student art contest theme: Ohio Invents! You probably knew the ﬁrst airplane came from Ohio…but did you know that without Ohio inventors, we wouldn’t have light bulbs, speakers, video cameras, golf balls, rubber, and most importantly…hot dogs.

Doodlers, tinkerers, thinkerers, and ponderers between fourth and eighth grade, squeeze your creative juices from your noggin and invent the next masterpiece of invention art. Create an original piece of art depicting a famous Ohio inventor, or inventions created in Ohio. Five creative doodlers and tinkerers will win between $25 and $75 in cash. Artwork can be any medium, as long as it ﬁts on

post-race event at 11:30 a.m. at Dave Knapp Ford. “We’ll have some refreshments and pass out the 5K Run/Walk awards. Following the awards, there will be a drawing for a car. “Dave Knapp will provide a car to one lucky person,” Brown explained. To be eligible to win the car, you must be age 18 or over and be present at the post-party. A silent auction also will be held, and will include 20 “huge baskets,” said Brown. “Some are themed baskets.” Give-aways and door prizes also will be part of the post-party, which usually draws between 300-400 people, Brown said. All proceeds from the post-party at Dave Knapp’s will go to assist un-insured or under insured persons in need of screenings or treatment. “We’re a local group that literally is here to raise money to help patients,” Brown said. “It’s really what we call a time to celebrate the breast cancer survivors and those who are ﬁghting the disease right now. That’s why we do it.” For more information about participating in the fundraiser, contact Brown at jill.brown@ waynehealthcare.org or 937-547-5079.

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a 12x16-inch poster or mat board. You can pick up free boards at Granny’s Corner in downtown Greenville. Hurry doodlers, tinkerers, thinkerers, and ponderers. You must drop off your next patent-pending masterpiece to The Garst Museum by July 22. You can learn more about Gathering at the Garst’s Student Art Contest under the entertainment tab on GatheringAtGarst. com.

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Card Shower for Buxton VERSAILLES – The family of Mary L. Buxton is requesting a card shower in the honor of her 90th birthday on July 26. Her family includes children, Daniel Buxton of Dayton, Jenny and Jody Zimmerman of Virginia, Tom and Taunya Buxton of Versailles and Bob Buxton of Willshire. Her family also includes one grandchild, Traci, married to Jess Dobbelaere of Bowling Green, and two great grandchildren, Wesley and Kara. Cards can be sent to 110 Marker Road, Apt. 20, Versailles, Ohio 45380.

HOLLANSBURG – Beech Grove and Cedar Grove Churches of the Brethren together with their Pastors Dewayne Heck and Tony Price invite all children from preschool ages 3 and up to sixth grade to join them for Vacation Bible School. The VBS theme for this year is “Victory in Jesus.” This Vacation Bible School is where the Word of God begins at the 50yard line. Children will begin and end each evening with an ultimate Pep Rally for Jesus. The Bible School will begin with a Pre-game Show by Sports athletes, cheerleaders and band members at 6 p.m. with great music and excitement. Next, they will “Kickoff” and send the children and their “Coaches” off to ﬁrst of four downs to four different areas. “The Huddle”- is where they will learn the Bible lesson which comes from the ultimate playbook, the Bible. They will join the “Special Teams”

5-Day Club at Stelvideo Church GREENVILLE – Stelvideo Christian Church will host a 5-Day Club on July 24-28, 3:30-5 p.m. Your child is invited to attend these ﬁve fun-ﬁlled days for boys and girls ages 4-12. 5-Day Clubs® meet for one hour each day to sing, hear Bible verses and have an all-around good time. Clubs are led by trained personnel who serve under the supervision of Child Evangelism Fellowship, Inc., a Bible-centered ministry serving in over 150 countries around the world. All teachers and helpers have been screened to ensure your child’s protection. Parents are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Pastor Tracy at 997-2209.

to make crafts that reflect the theme each night, or head on down the field to “Game Time” to interact in games and recreation, and finally enter the end zone as they will head to the concession stand for a snack and drink. The closing Pep Rally will close approximately 8 p.m. They cannot leave out the sports photographer who will be on the field taking team pictures during the game. The pictures will be part of their closing celebration. Your children will have a great time learning stories of the Bible that teach them how to be strong and courageous and learn that true Victory is in Jesus! The children are encouraged to bring an offering each night and it will go towards “Athletes in Action.” Their goal with this Vacation Bible School is to clearly present the gospel of Jesus Christ while having as much fun as possible while enjoying the game. The “Victory in Jesus” VBS is scheduled for July 23–25. Registration starts at the Admission Gate beginning at 5:45 p.m. Please come and join the fun. All children are encouraged to wear their favorite team or sports apparel. Beech Grove Church of the Brethren is located at 3420 Harrison Road, Hollansburg. If you need any additional information, call Beech Grove at 9974894.

Webster UM ice cream social VERSAILLES – The Webster Methodist Church will be having its annual Ice Cream Social on July 23, 4:30-7 p.m. There will be sandwiches, noodle soup, pies, cakes, beverages and ice cream in many ﬂavors. The church is located at 8849 Seibt Road, one block east of State Route 185 in Webster.

A Tribute to Our Lady of Fatima is Aug. 11 GREENVILLE – On Aug. 11, at the Spiritual Center in Maria Stein, devotions will be conducted, as they are in Fatima, Portugal, to honor the Mother of God. This is the 23rd year for this event. Individuals from many different parishes gather for the honor and glory of God

Laura, Ohio reunion set LAURA – The Laura, Ohio Reunion will be held Sept. 16 beginning at 3 p.m. Come see old friends. Bring our own drinks. Snacks will be provided. The reunion will be held at 1 North Main St., Laura. For more information, call Pat Berrey, (937) 6983246, or Tawni Barton Gettinger, (937) 698-2309.

Starveyors VBS in Ft. Jefferson GREENVILLE – Fort Jefferson United Methodist Church will host Galactic Starveyors Vacation Bible School beginning July 30-Aug. 3, 6-8 p.m., for children pre-k through sixth grade. As Galactic Starveyors, kids will search the skies and God’s word to uncover God’s truth found in His handiwork. Activities will be centered on the theme, Starveyors of our galaxy and will include stories by Blast Off Bob, heavenly crafts, far-out games and star-studded food. The church is located at 3856 Church Street in the middle of Ft. Jefferson. For more information, call the church at 548-4410 and leave a message and they will return your call.

East Zion hosts Operation Arctic GREENVILLE – East Zion Community Church, 6171 E. US Route 36, Greenville, will hold Operation Arctic, Exploring the Coolest Book on the Planet for children preschool through sixth grade on July 17-21, 6:15-8:30 p.m. Kids won’t want to miss a minute at Operation Arctic, the most welcoming place around. At Operation Arctic, kids will learn about the coolest book on the planet (the Bible) as they enjoy songs, crafts, games, goodies and dramas. Vacation Bible School at Operation Arctic will be a ﬂurry of excitement. For more information, call Carol at 692-8365.

by paying tribute to Our Lady of Fatima. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. with a Mass celebrated by the Most Reverend Joseph Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The Mass will be concelebrated by other local priests. Soon after Mass, when the sun has set, the rosary will be led over the PA system by members of various parishes. As each prayer is prayed a beautiful blue and white-lighted rosary will take form on the grounds, creating an impressive sight. Following the rosary, the program concludes with a candle light procession led by a lighted cross and a statue of Our Lady of Fatima. Everyone is welcome to join in the procession. There will be candles and holders available; a donation will be accepted to help defray costs. In the year 1917, Mary, the Mother of God, appeared to three shepherd children in the small village of Fatima in Portugal. From May to October, on the 13th day of each month, Our Lady appeared to little Jacinta and Francisco Mar-

to, and Lucia Santos. She revealed important massages for the world through them and requested that we pray the rosary in a spirit of repentance, make reparation for sin, and spread devotion to her Immaculate Heart. During the last apparition in October the Blessed Mother, as she had promised the children, performed a miracle that was witnessed by nearly 100,000 people. The sun appeared to dance around in the sky and then plummeted toward the earth; terrifying the people who saw it. It was also reported by many journalists and government ofﬁcials who were present that the muddy ground and soaked people — even though it had been raining hard all morning — were completely dry after the mid-day miracle of the sun ended. It is suggested that participants bring a lawn chair, ﬂashlight, and a sweater or jacket in case the evening gets chilly. There will be handicap, and bus parking, and general parking on the grounds. It should be noted there will be no food or beverages sold at the event.

Maker Fun Factory VBS at Ansonia FCOG ANSONIA – The Ansonia First Church of God invites children ages four through going into the sixth grade to Maker Fun Factory VBS, July 24-27. At Maker Fun Factory VBS, kids discover not only that God made them the way they are, but for a purpose, too. Maker Fun Factory is ﬁlled with incredible Biblelearning experiences kids see, hear, touch and taste. Cool crafts, team-building games, cool Bible songs and tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities that help faith ﬂow into real life. Plus, they’ll help kids discover how to see evidence of God in

everyday life – something they call God sightings. They will be taking up an offering to help sponsors their Children of Promise Child from Central Africa. Parents, grandparents and friends are invited to join them at Funshop Finale each day at 8:40 p.m.; a daily exploration of our Maker – God. The fun starts at 6:55 p.m. and will end at 9 p.m. Stop at the church ofﬁce from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday or call Beth Campbell at (937) 337-7901 to register your child for this life changing adventure or come on the 24th and register that night.

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Addressing the opioid epidemic in Ohio Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most pressing and urgent issue is the drug abuse and addiction epidemic that is ravaging our families and communities. Because the crisis threatens the health of our entire state and has the potential to prevent future growth, the Ohio House has taken great strides towards facing its many challenges with a multifaceted approach. In the House-passed version of the state operating budget, we included provisions that invest $170.6 million in new money to ďŹ ght drug addiction through coordinated care. Our focus is on four key areas: prevention, treatment, mental health, and workforce development, tackling the complete cycle of addiction and lifting individuals up and out of drug dependence. The investment reďŹ&#x201A;ects the priorities and goals outlined in the HOPES (Heroin, Opioids, Prevention, Education, and Safety) Agenda, a major part of our policy platform, the Buckeye Pathway. Only by targeting each particular component of the addiction cycle in varied and distinctive ways can we hope to put a conclusive end to this crisis. By putting a greater effort towards prevention, we can get in front of the epidemic and stop its inďŹ&#x201A;uence on younger generations. From there, we must get those who are already struggling with addiction the proper treatment. With an expansion of treatment

and detox options, the addicted can get sober with the help of trained professionals. However, the state needs to have resources available to those who have been recently treated to ensure they do not fall victim to the grasps of addiction again. Once these individuals are back up on their feet, a strong workforce with accessible training and certiďŹ cation options open many doors for job opportunities, allowing them to create stable lives and contribute to society. Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opioid epidemic is not easily overcomeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it requires not only a comprehensive approach, but also the coordination of all interested parties, from state and local government to community leaders, law enforcement and concerned parents. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud of the steps my fellow members and I took in the House version of the state budget to combat this issue, and I was encouraged to see the Senate build upon this effort by securing additional funding. Ohio has struggled for too long against this scourge, and it is time we each put our all into ďŹ nding solutions to end it. I have faith in the power of our communities, and I believe that by working together with the proper resources, we can bring healing and recovery to those who need it. For more information on building a drug-free future, please view StartTalking.Ohio.gov.

Commissionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Corner The year is ofďŹ cially half over already. This ďŹ rst half of 2017 has been a mix of either too wet, or too dry, and one day of 85, one day of 65. June though, overall was good to Darke County. We hope the second half of 2017 is just as good. The month was a little slower in the Commissionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ofďŹ ce compared to May. This scenario seems to be the way it goes; not enough time for things some days, slow the next. We have been catching up on a few things though, and that means that later in the year, when it is time for ďŹ nal appropriations and winding up of grants, look out! The budgeting for the county is fairly well ďŹ nished with no major changes to any department, except the Sheriff. The Sheriff will need to have an increase next year all because of the drug problem, along with the Coronerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ofďŹ ce. The sad part is almost all of the Coronerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s increases in needed appropriations and arrests are in direct relationship to the drug problem. The problem is not unique to Darke County as all counties are seeing an increase in drug usage and their related costs. Our ofďŹ cers and detectives need protection from some of the new drugs out there, and their protection and security is our number one priority. It is sad that it has come to this, but we will deal with it as effectively as we can. The new ODOT garage opening took place on June 8, and it is truly a state-of-the-art facility. The tour was very good,

and the people at ODOT were very gracious to us. Thanks to the District 7 crew for making this place special in the State. June 10 saw the Commissioners take part in the Poultry Days parade in Versailles. This year, it seemed to us the crowd might have been bigger than usual. It was a great day, perfect weather, and great turnout for one of the better parades and festivals in the area. Darke County is rich with many small town festivals; if you get the chance check them out, they all have something for everyone. On June 24, Commissioner Stegall attended the Corona Top Celebration for the people at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. The celebration took place in the Presidential Gallery and the Dayton Development Coalition hosted the event, of which Darke County is a member. Attending were DDC members, Senators, Representatives, Commissioners, Air Force personnel, and the Lieutenant Governor, Mary Taylor. This event honors the contribution of the Air Force to the region, and is always well attended and received. We appreciate the DDC for inviting the commissioners to take part in celebrating Wright-Pattersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contributions that they provide to us, and the country. We meet every Monday and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ofďŹ ce south of the Courthouse in Greenville. Darke County Commissioners

AG DeWine warns of uptick in IRS scams COLUMBUS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine recently warned that his ofďŹ ce logged about 600 reports of â&#x20AC;&#x153;IRSâ&#x20AC;? scams in June, more than in any other month this year. The scam generally begins with a call claiming the recipient is in trouble with the IRS and must call a certain phone number to avoid arrest or legal action. People who respond to the call are asked to pay imme-

diately, typically by purchasing a gift card and reading the card numbers over the phone. Overall, the Ohio Attorney Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce has received more than 1,800 reports of the scam in 2017. Most consumers havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lost any money, but some have reported losses ranging from $100 to over $5,000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No one wants to get a call saying youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in trouble with the IRS,â&#x20AC;? Attorney General DeWine

Kearns to speak at PERI luncheon GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PERI members and Ohio Public Employee Retirees (OPERS) who are eligible to become members, will not only enjoy a picnic style lunch at the VFW on August 7, 11:30 a.m., on Ohio St., Greenville, but will have the opportunity to learn about and evaluate new membership insurance beneďŹ ts that are now available to them as Alan Kearns, Regional Vice President of AMBA, takes the ďŹ&#x201A;oor. Nonmember Reservations must be in to Vivian Nieport, PERI Attendance and Contact Chairman, by calling (937) 548-3961 on or before Aug. 2. Members will be contacted by PERIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s calling committee. AMBA, which stands for Association Member BeneďŹ ts Advisors, entered into an agreement with the state organization of Public Employee Retirees,, Inc. (PERI) earlier this year. As a result, members of all 11 PERI districts throughout Ohio are eligible to participate. Each of the eleven districts includes eight chapters. Darke Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chapter is a member of District 3. Other Chapters in Darkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s District are Champaign, Clark, Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, and Preble Counties. Each chapter meets separately and plans its own programs. Kearns has been with AMBA for nine years. According to information published by the state ofďŹ ce of PERI, 20 AMBA beneďŹ ts are currently being offered to PERI members, only, and 10 additional beneďŹ ts are being planned for implementation. All attendees at PERIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting are welcome

to ask questions. Some questions that have already come up are â&#x20AC;&#x153;How to apply for AMBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beneďŹ ts?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;What if any are the added costs?â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Will they take the place of the reimbursement insurance beneďŹ ts that members are receiving but which according to OPERS might be either discontinued or revised at the end of 2018?â&#x20AC;? According to Anne Vehre, Darke County Chapter President, one important question that needs answered is how AMBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s insurance beneďŹ ts will work with existing OPERS sponsored insurance programs and Medicare Supplement plans that are already in place? Too often, she said, one insurance company will refuse payment if another insurance company is involved. Who pays what becomes the big question, which can add up to unpaid and unexpected costs for unprepared insurance beneďŹ ciaries.

said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scam artists rely on that fear and surprise. We just remind people that the real IRS isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to call you unexpectedly and demand that you pay immediately over the phone. The best thing to do, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting these calls, is to hang up.â&#x20AC;? Con artists may tell people an arrest warrant has been issued in their name, that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re receiving a â&#x20AC;&#x153;ďŹ nal noticeâ&#x20AC;? from the IRS, or that they will be prosecuted for tax fraud if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay. The calls may appear to come from a Chicago (773) area code number, a Washington D.C. (202) area code number, or a variety of other phone numbers, but generally the calls are placed over the internet and the number that appears on the consumerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s caller ID does not reveal the true origin of the call. To avoid phone scams: * Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t trust threatening callers. If you receive an unexpected phone call from someone who threatens to arrest you for not paying taxes, be very skeptical, especially if you never received any written notice. * Avoid making payments over the phone. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t trust someone who demands that you pay

immediately over the phone using a gift card or prepaid card, or who demands that you send a wire transfer. These are preferred payment methods for scam artists. The real IRS wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t demand that you pay using one of these speciďŹ c methods. * Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t respond to calls from unknown numbers. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t interact with the caller, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dial the number left on your phone. If the caller leaves a voicemail claiming to be from the IRS, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t call the number left in the message. Instead, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re concerned you may owe a tax debt, call a number you know belongs to the IRS. * Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on caller ID. Scam artists can make it appear as if their calls are coming from a local number or from a 202 (Washington D.C.) area code number, even when they are located in another country. * Check into callblocking options. Check with your phone carrier and third-party services to determine whether call-blocking services could help you stop unwanted calls. Report potential scams to the Ohio Attorney Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce at www. OhioProtects.org or by calling 800-282-0515.

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Versailles girls basketball camp draws large numbers BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

VERSAILLES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Versailles girls basketball camp under the direction of the Lady Tigers basketball Jacki Stonebraker had 185 girls in attending the camp, representing 16 schools from Darke, Mercer, Auglaize and Shelby Counties. The camp had third, fourth and ďŹ fth graders attending from 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; noon each morning and the sixth, seventh and eighth graders taking to the courts from 1-4 p.m. each afternoon. Coach Stonebraker was pleased with the progress made by the campers over the four day event, noting, â&#x20AC;&#x153;every day they got better.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;They did well. They listened. That was the main thing that I could get out of this whole week,â&#x20AC;? said

Stonebraker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All eyes were on the coaches and coaching staff. They were always listening and retaining things. At the end of each camp, they always learn something, they always remembered something.â&#x20AC;? The Versailles Lady Tigers high school basketball players made the camp possible along with Stonebrakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistant coaches. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They do such an incredible job,â&#x20AC;? Stonebraker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run this camp without the help of them and my coaching staff. What they do behind the scenes, what they do with these girls every single day and you hear them say things that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard us say at the varsity level or the JV level, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice that they are listening to us as well. They become leaders by doing this.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope they had fun,â&#x20AC;?

Stonebraker said of her goal for the camp. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The main goal is to have fun. I hope they picked up a couple dribbling ideas and being able to dribble the basketball because you see a lot of traveling at the younger ages but if we can just keep honing in you gotta put the ball on the ďŹ&#x201A;oor you gotta dribble you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t travel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the biggest thing.â&#x20AC;? Stonebraker gives credit to her high school girls for the large numbers attending the camp and from so many different school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just culture, just wanting to be here,â&#x20AC;? Stonebraker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the high schools girls didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be here then the younger girls arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to want to be here. Because these high schools girls are doing such a good job with this camp year in and year out, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the reason we get the good numbers.â&#x20AC;?

Greenville 8U baseball team opens Annie Oakley tournaments with 19-2 win BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Greenvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 8U baseball team opened Annie Oakley Tournament play with a convincing 19-2 threeinning run-rule game over the Newton All-Stars. The team is made up of 11 young Greenville baseball players that has experienced good success in the 2017 season after going winless in 2016 with a 0-21 losing record. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This whole team right here, eight of the kids played on this team and went 0-21 last year,â&#x20AC;? said Greenville 8U Coach Matt Oswalt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win a baseball game last year. We were all seven year olds, now weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re eight, so we are bulk eight year olds now.â&#x20AC;? Coach Oswalt was quick to point out to younger kids playing that hard work and team spirit does play off in the win column. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These boys didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win a game last year,â&#x20AC;? added Oswalt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are getting to be a really solid team.â&#x20AC;?

Braylon Byers picks up a hit for Greenville 8U in win over Newton All-Stars (Gaylen Blosser photo)

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gage Denham had a great game tonight catching,â&#x20AC;? Oswalt said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He always works his tail off. He plays catcher for us every game and wearing catcherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s equipment it gets hot.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gibson Steyer had three hits going three for three for us tonight,â&#x20AC;? said Oswalt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cole Oswalt was three for three, Isaac Kerg went three for three and Brody Weaver had a great game tonight with two hits. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A good team effort for

these kids,â&#x20AC;? continued Oswalt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a blast coaching them. Every weekend they get a little bit better.â&#x20AC;? With the summer season coming to a close, Coach Oswalt was pleased with the season and the support the team received from the parents, grandparents and community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good group of parents, good group of kids,â&#x20AC;? said Oswalt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;First night, opening night of the Annie Oakley Tournament. This is quite a good crowd tonight.â&#x20AC;?

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Grades three, four and ďŹ ve Versailles girls basketball campers. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Versailles girls basketball campers grades six, seven and eight. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Former GHS Coach Kukasky ďŹ lled many roles BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Former Greenville Coach Thom Kukasky, best known for his 10 years as the Lady Waveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Varsity basketball head coach ďŹ lled many roles coaching before retiring from the GHS. Kukasky graduated from Woodridge High School in a class of 114 students in Cuyahoga Falls, OH located between Akron and Cleveland where he lettered in four sports, football, basketball, baseball and track, graduating in 1967. On the baseball team he batted just under .400 as a senior and played catcher and centerďŹ eld and high jumped and did some relays with the track team. Kukasky was a starting guard on his schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball team including a trip to the Regionals his senior season and making it to the sweet sixteen playing in the Canton Fieldhouse. Football was Kukaskyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best sport earning All-Conference honors playing in the tough Summit Country Conference that included many well know schools form the northeastern part of Ohio. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I started out as a running back my ďŹ rst couple of years,â&#x20AC;? said Kukasky. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Switched over after my brother graduated and took his spot as a wide receiver.â&#x20AC;? Kukasky played both ways on the ďŹ eld, playing mostly cornerback and some outside linebacker while receiving offers from small colleges in Iowa, Michigan and Ohio but chose to attend Cedarville College (University). While at Cedarville, Kukasky met his wife Susan, a native of the Indianapolis area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I met Sue at Cedarville,â&#x20AC;? noted Kukasky. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was a year behind me. I was a sophomore and met her as a freshman in the lunch line.â&#x20AC;? The couple have two children, both GHS graduates. Son Mike attended Taylor University and ďŹ nished up his degree at IU East and now teaches at Mississinawa Valley. Daughter Kelly (Kukasky) Gates graduated from Taylor University, is married to Nathan Gates and have two children, Taylor a ninth grader and Camden a sixth grader. Kelly and Nathan make their home in Silver Lake,

Former Greenville coach Thom Kukasky. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Michigan near Grand Rapids. Thom and Sue made their way to Greenville when Thom was hired by Anthony Wayne School to run the physical education and physical therapy programs. While there Kukasky started the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball, baseball, softball and track programs. In 1975 Thom was hired by Greenville City Schools not only teach, but coach as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I came to Greenville and they said we will hire you only if you will coach, so I coached golf and track that ďŹ rst year,â&#x20AC;? said Kukasky. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were league champs that year,â&#x20AC;? Kukasky did earn a varsity letter on the Cedarville College golf team so the sport was not new to the young coach. A young GHS graduate, Dr. Steve Gruber returned home after graduating from Cedarville to teach and take the head Track and Field coaching job at GHS and brought Kukasky on to coach the junior high program. Kukasky ďŹ lled many roles coaching football at Greenville including, seventh grade, eighth grade, freshman but most of his time was spent with the varsity program coaching quarterbacks, linebackers and cornerbacks. Head varsity coaches Kukasky served under included, Randy Reed, Larry Masters and Frank Horvath. Kukasky coached GHS freshman boys basketball 1985-86 under then Coach Doug Fries and coached JV boys basketball under Coach Brian Stickel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Really good experience,â&#x20AC;? said Kukasky. When Kukasky took over the Lady Wave head basketball coaching job, he inherited a team with nine consecutive losing seasons and soon turned the team around. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what my record was,â&#x20AC;? said Kukasky.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;To me its ilrelevent. The only game that matters is the next one. Those werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t my wins anyways. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to play, I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to shoot the ball â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all the kids, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the ones that get the credit for it.â&#x20AC;? One year under Kukasky the Lady Wave went 16-4 in the old GMVC, a very good league. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just proves that kids that are on the page together and everybody is sold into the program together, they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care about themselves but they care about the team, they can do things because we werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t great basketball players,â&#x20AC;? Kukasky said of his good teams. Kukasky gave credit to his junior high coaches, Dave Westfall, Anita Muhlencamp, Tom Wilson and Chip Caldwell for teaching the girls the games fundamentalsl. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody gets better during the basketball season,â&#x20AC;? said Kukasky. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The difference is made out of season. Some people will work and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get better. Other people wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work until next season and they will fall behind. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remain status quo. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re either falling back or youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re progressing with others and if you get enough people to do it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; then we would be good.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I loved coaching,â&#x20AC;? continued Kukasky. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the most part kids bought in to what we were doing. When they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it was not fun coaching, but when they bought in and they put their teammates and everything else above themselves, then we had a lot of fun.â&#x20AC;? Since retiring, the Kukaskyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had had time to travel both at home and abroad including France, England, Alaska and Hawaii. Thom has made to mission trips to Haiti and the couple are very active teaching Sunday school and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church at Northside Community Fellowship.

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Friends of Harmon Field committee members donate labor BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Six Friends of Harmon Field steering committee members met at 7 a.m. Sunday morning on the visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side of the GHS football stadium to paint the front wall before the new artiďŹ cial turf is installed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great morning to be out here,â&#x20AC;? said committee member Jon McGreevey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can see the progress that is going on out here.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just being part of the project,â&#x20AC;? McGreevey said of the committee members lending their time to work on the project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we can do it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; save some money and put that money right back into the project and do it ourselves â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I think that is

part of it.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are committed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we have been committed for several years now with the dream,â&#x20AC;? added committee member Dustin Leis. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We have a passion. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is why we are on this committee to forward Greenville athletics, community pride and bring something here that is needed.â&#x20AC;? Gone are the large white yard-line numbers on the visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side with the new coating of green paint. With the new football ďŹ eld slated for 2017 home Green Wave football games scheduled to start the end of August, both McGreevey and Leis are pleased with the progress to date at the stadium. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it is going great,â&#x20AC;? said McGreevey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you

look at where we are at right now, I think it has surprised a lot of people. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really proud to be a part of this community and what they have done to step up and help out.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very pleased,â&#x20AC;? Leis stated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are happy where we are at now at this phase. We are looking forward to raising more money and doing the next two phases with the ďŹ eld house and the stadium.â&#x20AC;? Committee members helping with the morning project included Kyle Kagey, Larry Ullery, Jon McGreevey, Dustin Leis, Mike Stegall, Dave Ernst and son Addison, a GHS athlete. With Dave Ernst running the paint sprayer it left the door wide open for a

comment from â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;good friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mike Stegall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The reason Ernst is doing the painting is because when he was younger he wanted to be an artist and this is as close as he ever got with his talent,â&#x20AC;? Stegall said with a chuckle. Progress of the project can be followed on the Friends of Harmon Field website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. With funding to complete the entire football, soccer and track project at the halfway point, Friends of Harmon continue to accept donations, moving the project forward. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any donation whether it be small or bigger, we appreciate that generosity helping us out,â&#x20AC;? concluded McGreevey.

Dave Ernst runs the paint sprayer Sunday morning at Harmon Field. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Annie Oakley baseball tournament underway at Greenvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sater Park BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Annie Oakley Shootout Baseball Tournament is in full swing with tournament play opening Thursday night at Sater Park. The prestigious tournament numbers 40 teams, including 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U and 14U boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great tournament,â&#x20AC;? said Greenville Citizens Baseball League (GCBL) Tournament Director Keith Heidrich. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Usually itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our biggest of the year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Annie Oakley. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been going on for 40-some

years, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been going on for a long time. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of the ďŹ nal tournament of the season for many teams. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good way to end summertime baseball.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have teams from Greenville, Arcanum, Ottawa, Union City, teams out of Dayton and Cincinnati, teams from Kentucky and Indian and more,â&#x20AC;? said GCBL Commissioner Ryan Delk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Games ďŹ nish up late Sunday night.â&#x20AC;? The GCBL is well known for its excellent food sold in the organizations concession stand centrally located next to the baseball dia-

monds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This tournament weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re adding chocolate covered cheesecake on a stick,â&#x20AC;? said Delk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also have walking tacos, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs and much more.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It takes a lot to run the concession stand,â&#x20AC;? Heidrich noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of stocking, a lot of planning. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very tough job and Jodi (Byers) does a great job at it.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ďŹ gure a way to get all the games in,â&#x20AC;? Heidrich said of an outside chance of scattered weekend showers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is supposed to be good enough weather this

weekend that we shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have an issue. People just want to play baseball, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll make it work.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;DeďŹ nitely Ryan Delk,â&#x20AC;? Heidrich said of GCBL members lending a hand to make a successful tournament. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ryan does everything. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been running the ballpark for the last few years and does a fantastic job. Ron Kerg, Adam Eberwein, been doing a great job on these diamonds. The diamonds look absolutely gorgeous this weekend.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Should be a jambpacked weekend of baseball,â&#x20AC;? concluded Heidrich.

Greenville and Arcanum face off in 14U Annie Oakley tournament pool play Thursday night at Sater Park. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Arcanum summer football camp Coach Shardo to present Ohio Prep

Skills Basketball Camp at Versailles

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

ARCANUM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jason Schondelmyer held his ďŹ rst youth football camp since returning to serve as the Trojans head football coach, the same capacity he held from 1999-2005 for the CCC school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad to be back,â&#x20AC;? said Schondelmyer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a special place in my heart â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Arcanum, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad to be back.â&#x20AC;? Coach Schondelmyer was pleased with the numbers, 58 boys attending the three-day camp in grades three through eight but hopes to grow the camp program in coming years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like to see more, but it was new this year,â&#x20AC;? Schondelmyer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hopefully as the years continue to progress we get some more kids. Obviously I would like to have the issue where we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have enough room.â&#x20AC;? A total of 10 Arcanum coaches took to the ďŹ eld for the morning camp including junior high and high school assistant coaches. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a nice staff a lot of former players,â&#x20AC;? noted Schondelmyer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you have been somewhere and you had success, a lot of your former players want to get involved. It deďŹ nitely helps to have a lot of experience.â&#x20AC;? An emphasis was placed

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

Arcanum campers focus on footwork drill at summer football camp. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

on fundamentals and teaching the young campers the rewards of becoming coachable athletes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are focused on the fundamentals, we also focus a lot on the effort part of it and being coachable,â&#x20AC;? said Schondelmyer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are not only teaching the footwork and those aspects of the game but we are also teaching the mind, a lot mentally â&#x20AC;&#x201C; what can we get, how can we become better in our effort and what being coachable is.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some kids may have never heard the term coachable, so to keep your ears open and listen to what the coaches are telling you and take the correct steps because we have a very good staff here with a lot of experience,â&#x20AC;? added Schon-

delmyer, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and they are here to help the kids.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;By this time in July, sometimes the kids are stuck inside a little too long so its good exercise as well to get the kids out here and just to become better teammates,â&#x20AC;? Schondelmyer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re learning this is a class room out here, this is a football ďŹ eld but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a classroom going on. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think people really realize how much teaching is going on out here and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting the business, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re teaching,â&#x20AC;? Schondelmyer said of his campers and staff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are having a little bit of fun. We try to mix it up but the kids want to know that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to get a little bit better.â&#x20AC;?

VERSAILLES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Coach Jeremy Shardo will be presenting Ohio Prep Skills Camp July 24-26 at Versailles High School July 24-26. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is my second annual camp in Versailles,â&#x20AC;? said Coach Shardo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We focus on fundamentals and skills, so a lot of ball handling, shooting, footwork and one on one moves.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think there are a lot of camps out there where kids are playing three on three, ďŹ ve on ďŹ ve, where this camp is strictly working on skill and promoting development of kids,â&#x20AC;? Shardo explained. Shardo, a 2007 Versailles alum, former Tigers basketball standout and current Walsh University Assistant basketball coach will be conducting the basketball camp for boys and girls grades 3-12. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To me the most important part of basketball is being able to handle the basketball and move,â&#x20AC;? Shardo said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are going to do a lot of ball handling, we are going to work a ton on footwork, proper fundamentals on shooting and then we will get into a little more complex things, moves one on one, shoot-

ing off the dribble.â&#x20AC;? Campers will learn how to train like a college athlete, strengthen their fundamentals, improve ball handling, shooting and ďŹ nishing, develop new offensive moves, improve footwork offensively and defensively, and increase their basketball knowledge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been fortunate to be around a lot of great coaches,â&#x20AC;? noted Shardo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I played four years of collage at Walsh and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going on my seventh year as a college coach, but I think the game is very similar in college and high school.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Its basic fundamentals,â&#x20AC;? continued Shardo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;College kids are a little more polished and a little quicker. I think today in a lot of AAU and unorganized basketball kids arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t being taught the fundamentals. I think, regardless of what level you are at fundamentals are the keystone to basketball.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love it,â&#x20AC;? Shardo said of his return to Darke County to present the three day camp. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is always good to

Coach Jeremy Shardo instructs Lady Wave at recent girls summer evening of basketball. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

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Darke County Commissioners Relay for Life set to kick off July 21 approve 2018 budget appropriations BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Darke County Commissioners on Wednesday, July 12, approved the 2018 general fund budget as presented by county treasurer Carol Ginn. Estimated general fund appropriations total $20,951,152. According to Ginn, the budget submitted for 2018 addresses lost revenue from the elimination of the sales tax on Medicaid and Medicaid services â&#x20AC;&#x153;in the absence of a revenue replacement mechanism, the commissioners will have to reduce or eliminate funding for programs that

invest in economic growth and exacerbate the growing pressure on important systems like criminal justice, public safety and child protection. The demand on these services is only growing in the wake of the opiate epidemic,â&#x20AC;? Ginn wrote. Ginnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report to commissioners included the auditor of stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ nancial indicator for Darke County, ending with FY 2016. The state looks at 17 indicators for signs of ďŹ scal stress. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The state places all taxing entities in one of three areas,â&#x20AC;? Ginn explained, including â&#x20AC;˘ Critical Outlook (a potential risk of ďŹ nancial stress â&#x20AC;˘ Cautionary Outlook

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DARKE COUNTY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; To draw attention to the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upcoming American Cancer Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Relay for Life, Darke County Commissioners have declared July 17-21 as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paint the Town Purple Days.â&#x20AC;? Purple is the signature color for Relay for Life and cancer awareness. According to the commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proclamation, signed July 10, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paint the Town Purple is an activity of the American Cancer Society that gives power to the community to celebrate survivors, remember loved ones lost, and lead the ďŹ ght for a world without cancer.â&#x20AC;? This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Darke County Relay for Life is set for 6 p.m. Friday, July 21 through 9 a.m. Saturday, July 22, at Heritage Park, 561 Woodland Dr., Versailles. According to event leader Joyce Thompson, so far nine teams have registered to participate in the 2017 Darke County relay. Thompson said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not too late to register a team or for individuals to register. Organizers especially are looking for cancer survivors to participate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all shooting for the same goal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an end for cancer,â&#x20AC;? said Thompson, a cancer survivor. The event will kick off at 6 p.m. Friday with an opening ceremony, followed by teams and individuals walking relay laps. Entertainment will be provided by the Town and Country Players at 7:30 p.m. Also this year, there will be three food truck vendors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; TKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barbecue, Farmer Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Susieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Big Dipper. The food trucks will begin opening at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Midmark also will host their We Care tent, featur-

Darke County Commissioners have proclaimed July 17-21 as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paint the Town Purple Daysâ&#x20AC;? in honor of the upcoming Relay for Life. Pictured above, back row from left to right are Lisa Ivey, team ambassador, Ali Ghysels, community engagement coordinator for the American Cancer Society, Jane Johnson, event leader and Ray Johnson, volunteer. (Photo by Susan Hartley)

ing food items, including donuts on Saturday morning. A Luminaria Ceremony to honor and remember cancer victims will begin at 9 p.m. Friday. The closing ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday morning. Some of the money raised by the local Relay For Life stays in Darke County to assist cancer patients, Thompson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have all kinds of programs that are helpful,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, money does come back to Darke County. When I was in treatment I received some help.â&#x20AC;? Assistance with transportation as well as several programs are available, including the Look Good Feel Better, Man to Man, Reach for Recovery and a 24-hour hotline. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All you have to do is call the 800 number,â&#x20AC;? Thompson said for those needing assistance with cancer-related issues. That number is 1-800-227-2345. Information on the location of programs offered by the American Cancer Society is available by calling the toll-free number. Relay proceeds also go for cancer research and development, Thompson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do raise funds for research. If it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for

research some of the newer drugs that help wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be available for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patients,â&#x20AC;? she explained. According to an American Cancer Society fact sheet, in 2015, Relay for Life funds were utilized in Ohio as follows: * More than 12,000 requests for assistance came from cancer victims and their families * More than 5,000 trips to and from treatment were made * Patient navigators helped guide more than 2,000 cancer patients through the healthcare system * Helped nearly 1,500 patients with appearancerelated side effects of treatment * Nearly 28,000 nights of free or reduced cost lodging was provided To register to participate in the 2017 Darke County Relay for Life, contact Thompson at 937621-4848 or email joyce. jj.johnson.relay@gmail. com Parking for the relay will be on Woodland Drive for handicap parking and survivor parking. Public parking will be available at the parking lot on Klipstine Road and golf carts will be available to transport those in need from that lot.

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North Star celebrates 75th anniversary

2017 Farm Power of the Past. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Farm Power of the Past a record setter despite rain BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Two days of heavy rains greeted the first two days of the 2017 Greenville Farm Power of the Past but perfect Saturday and Sunday weather made for a record breaking show. “We broke our highest record,” said Farm Power of the Past President Von Oswalt. “The Randolph County Antique Club all came over in a caravan and went through the parade. We’re glad to have them.” “A total of 426 tractors,” said event announcer Rick Brewer. “The old record was set in ’09 with 418 tractors. We’re real happy about that. The show is growing.” “We had a real good turnout Saturday and we are really happy,” added Oswalt. “It’s going to make up for the days we lost; we hope, or come close anyway.” “Friday is always a big day and it obviously got partially rained out,” said Brewer. “Things were kind of rough but Saturday was a wonderful day. Crowds just filled every single aisle in the flea market.” Due to the heavy rains, the Friday and Saturday tractor pulls were cancelled as well as the Saturday Pony Pull and Draft Horse pulls due to wet grounds. “It’s a shame we couldn’t have the pulls and anything like that,” said Brewer, “but everybody understands.” The Saturday after-

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ANSONIA – The Annie Oakley Festival is only a couple of weeks away, and there is so much planned for all of those who attend. They have live entertainment including the Ohio Western Arts Showcase, which includes Whip Artistry, Knife Throwing, and so much more. They also will have the melodrama, singing entertainment, 50/50 shootouts, free bus tours, car show, kiddie tractor pulls, our very ﬁrst “Weiner Race” and lots of vendors and food concessioners, and so much more. Come out and visit the 54th year of the Annie Oakley Festival.

noon tractor parade had nearly 80 units taking to the track in front of the Grandstand. The Randolph County Antique Club located two miles south of Winchester, IN made the trip to Greenville in a caravan of 30 tractors to join their neighbors to the east with the entire group joining the 3 p.m. Saturday tractor parade. “We left our grounds at nine o’clock and got here just about 11:15 a.m.,” said Winchester, Indiana’s Max Jennings. “We came across country and came in on 121 just south of the fairgrounds. The trafﬁc on 121, when they saw us they stopped and let us go and that usually happens. We try to stay off the main roads like 502. We don’t want to be a bottleneck.” Saturday’s Kiddie Tractor Pull and Sunday’s Car Show and Cruise in were both well-organized and attended. No less than three years goes into the planning of the annual event drawing visitors and entrants from many states. This year’s rain has not dampened the organization’s plans for future shows. “It’s been a great day today,” Brewer said Saturday. “We’ll just try again next year. That’s all you can do. You can’t change the weather.” “We had a real good turnout Saturday,” Oswalt noted. “We’re ok, we’re ok.”

NORTH STAR – On July 4, the Village of North Star celebrated 75 years of incorporation at the American Legion’s Annual Bean Bake at the North Star Community Park. An outside ceremony was held at the shelter house with local church leaders and the colors presented by Post 174. Bean soup, chili, hot dogs and beverages were available for lunch. Afterwards, the Community Center was opened for visitors. Inside, a large display of historical artifacts, photographs, town record books and other memorabilia was set up. A documentary of interviews with community and business leaders, compiled by Meghan Marchal and the VHS audio visual class, was played, and video footage taken in the 1980s was also shown. Attendees received a free entry in a rafﬂe for two bicycles and a 55” television. Alvin Spraley, North Star’s oldest community member, pulled the win-

Animal Tour at Nature Center GREENVILLE – Have you met the resident animal ambassadors? They even have two baby turtles. Learn why these animals live at the Nature Center and what it takes to care for them on a daily basis. Find out why each and every animal is an important part of the ecosystem and how you can help to keep them safe. Bring a friend and prepare to have an up-close encounter as you see (and possibly touch) some of the amazing animals that call Darke County home. This program is free and registration is required. For more information or directions, contact the Nature Center at (937) 548-0165 or email info@ darkecountyparks.org.

North Star residents gathered on July 4 to celebrate the community’s 75th year of being incorporated.

ning tickets. Winners included: boy bicycle won Ian Langenkamp, son of Greg and Kate Langenkamp; girl bicycle won by Maggie DeLand, daughter of Tim and Katie DeLand; 55” television won by Johna Hemmelgarn. Free ice cream treats were also available. There was a tremendous crowd and a great outpouring of support from generations of North Star residents. The celebration was put on by the North Star Community Association, a non-proﬁt dedicated to improving the quality of life for 425 Memorial Dr. Greenville, OH 45331

residents of the Village of North Star. Special thanks to its members – Carolyn Wilker, Rachel Bergman, Katie DeLand, Betty Davis, Connie Stammen and Irene Selhorst- as well

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GREENVILLE – The Darke Soil & Water Conservation District is coordinating a Tri-County recreational pond clinic. This will be hosted by Overholser Farms near Bradford .The event is scheduled for Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. Fish stocking, pond management, and weed control will be the main discussion points, but other topics can be addressed. This is an RSVP event; contact Darke, Miami, or Shelby County S.W.C.D.’s if you plan on attending by July 28. The Darke County S.W.C.D. can be reached at (937) 548– 1752, www.darkeswcd. com or stop by the ofﬁce at 1117 S. Towne Court, Greenville for more information.

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DCCT to perform at Annie Oakley Festival GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Darke County Civic Theater has been a community staple at the annual Annie Oakley Festival for many years.

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(Daniel Heymeyer) an upstanding young dentist, they discover Molar is prospecting for more than overbites. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guaranteed to be the most enjoyable visit to the dentist you have ever had! This performance features local residents performing a variety of entertaining characters. Also featured in the cast are Sandy Hartley and Jessica Setser. Dane Leeper has the responsibility of director for this production, along with his daughter Olivia Leeper, who will be running the lights and sound for the performances. Performances will take place at York Woods on July 28 at 7 p.m., July 29 at 3 and 5 p.m. and July 30 at 1 p.m. All performances are free to attend and will take place under the melodrama tent. Bring your friends and family and get ready to boo, hiss, laugh, clap, cheer and â&#x20AC;&#x153;awwâ&#x20AC;? with us under the melodrama tent.

Home brew class at Worch

VERSAILLES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Worch Memorial Public Library is thrilled to announce that it is hosting an introduction to home brewing class. On July 22, from noon to 2 p.m., representatives from the MOBSterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beer Club will be on hand to provide an overview of the home brewing process. Participants will learn about ingredients, process and everything else involved with home brewing. Also to be discussed is the most basic brewing to the advanced, which rival the best commercial breweries. Samples of some home brews will be provided. Registration is required for this event. For more information on this or any other program at the library, call 526-3416 or visit www.worch.lib.oh.us.

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BBBS looks for high school mentors

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Big Brothers Big Sisters High School mentoring program concluded 2016/17 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Buddiesâ&#x20AC;? after-school program. Each site celebrated with snacks, games and crafts. The program pairs high school freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors with local youth and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;matchesâ&#x20AC;? meet twice a month throughout the school year. The High School â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buddiesâ&#x20AC;? work together with their â&#x20AC;&#x153;Littlesâ&#x20AC;? on activities that focus on educational and social enhancement, as well as personal safety. All activities are planned and supervised by the Big Brothers Big Sisters staff. The locations for the

2016/17 Darke County Big Buddies program included sites in Greenville Elementary, Ansonia Elementary, and Versailles Elementary. Big Brother Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County is a nonproďŹ t United Way agency and an afďŹ liate organization of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Any high school student interested in becoming a mentor for the 2017-2018 school year should call the ofďŹ ce at 492-7611 or 5479622. The agency is also still in need of local adult volunteer mentors as well. If you have a couple of hours to spare two times a month they have volunteer opportunities for you.

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ARCANUM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Arcanum Public Library reminds patrons of events going on for the last couple of weeks of their summer reading program. Bring your preschooler to the library July 17 and 24 at 10 a.m. for StoryTime. Listen to stories, sing songs, make a craft, and have lots of fun. Kids in grades one and up can come for Future Builders, Inc. on July 18 and 25 from 10-11:30 a.m.

Join your friends in building structures, watching movies, playing games, and more. On July 19, the library will be showing â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Frog and the Princessâ&#x20AC;? at 10 a.m., and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beauty and the Beastâ&#x20AC;? at 2 p.m. On July 26, the 10 a.m. movie will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Curious George: Back to the Jungleâ&#x20AC;? and the 2 p.m. movie will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boss Baby.â&#x20AC;? Popcorn will be served at all movies. The library will be hav-

Deadline extended for Old Arcana closing Annie Oakley contest GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Eleven young ladies from Darke County have already signed up to participate in the annual Annie Oakley Shooting Contest to determine the 2017 Miss Annie Oakley. While the original deadline has come and gone, the Annie Oakley Festival Committee has decided to extend the deadline to July 24. If you thought about it, but missed the original deadline you still have a chance to participate in this contest that relies on your ability to hit a target with a bb gun. Darke County Women age 14-19 are invited to sign up for the shooting and costume contest. Current contestants include Hannah Bingham, Morgan Hissong, Layla Carrington, Hope Schaaf, Cierra Miller, Kailey Fourman, Ira McDaniel, Ma-

riah Troutwine, Megan Troutwine, Nina McDaniel, and Johnna Siegrist. The contest is part of the annual Annie Oakley Festival that is held at York Woods, the last weekend of July. The shooting practice will be held at York Woods on July 25 at 6 p.m., with the shooting preliminaries held the next night, July 26 at 6 p.m. The winners of the preliminaries will have a shoot off on July 27 at 6 p.m. The 2017 Miss Annie Oakley will earn $125 and ďŹ rst and second runnersup will receive $75 and $50, respectively The shooting contest is open to the public with no admission charged. Darke County women age 14 to 19 are eligible to complete the application and send it in. If you need information or have questions, call (937) 547-9947.

Nurses pass certiďŹ cation GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; State of the Heart Care congratulates Sheri Fleming, Allison Hummel Jennifer Coffey, and Susanne Detrick for completing the Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing CertiďŹ cation. This certiďŹ cation broadened their skills on providing the best care for those close to the

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ARCANUM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Old Arcana announced this week on its Facebook Page that its last day of business at its current location will be July 16. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This message is to announce to all of our faithful guests that Sunday, July 16th will be our ďŹ nal day in business in our Arcanum location. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our beautiful historic building has recently been sold and will soon have a brand new use. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to send a heartfelt thank you to all of you who have visited with us, championed us and allowed us to feed you. Your patronage and friendship has been greatly appreciated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be sad though, because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll still be serving up some amazing food and recipes ONLINE..

(watch this space for more information soon). â&#x20AC;&#x153;AND... many of you have asked us in the past if weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be open to shifting The Old Arcana to a new location. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You wouldnt believe how many people have said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;if this place were only in (Dayton, Troy, Cinci (sic), Columbus, Pheonix (sic), insert your more urban, trafďŹ c-heavy foodie location here), it would be KILLING IT!â&#x20AC;? We agree. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So this is your chance! If you are one of these people who loved our food and have always wanted to open a restaurant (or know someone who does), reach out to us today at info@oldarcana.com. We have an amazing business opportunity available for a future restauranteur (sic).â&#x20AC;?

Little Miss & Mr. Darke County Fair GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Applications are now being accepted for the 2017 Great Darke County Fair Little Miss and Mr. Pageant. The pageant will take place in the fairgrounds youth building, located behind the gazebo on Monday, Aug. 21, with the boys starting at 5:30 p.m. and the girls starting at 6:30 p.m. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Celebration Animation,â&#x20AC;? a themed and judged event. Make your favorite animated character come alive! Be creative and think outside the box! Children must be between the ages of 3-5 years by Aug. 21, 2017 and a resident of Darke County. There will also be a most photogenic contest for a boy and girl this year. Please include a 5x7 or smaller photograph with no enhancements with your entry fee and registration form. Please make sure the picture is labeled with name and address. There is a $15 non-refundable entry form due at the time of registration. Applications will be accepted until Aug. 11, 2017 at 5 p.m. No applications will be taken after this date with any exceptions. Please drop off or mail your registration and picture at The Flower Patch, 104 Rhoades Ave., Greenville Ohio 45331. Applications can be picked up at the following businesses: Readmore Hallmark Store Greenville, The Flower Patch Greenville, Darke County Fair OfďŹ ce, The Corner Cupboard Union City, Arcanum Hardware, Yes Deere Arcanum, Farmers State Bank New Madison, Second National Bank Versailles, Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s IGA Foodliner Versailles, and Greenville National Bank

Tri-County Board meets

TROY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services will meet July 19 at 6:45 p.m. in the Marianne Helmlinger Board Room, 1100 Wayne Street, Suite 4000, Troy.

Ansonia. Applications can also be printed from www. facebook.com/DarkeCountyFairLittleMissLittleMrPageant and www. darkecountyfair.com. For any questions, contact The Flower Patch at 548-5675.

ing a craft day on July 20. It is a drop-in program for kids to come from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and create all sorts of fun things to take home. On July 27, there will be another craft day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for the wildlife in your own backyard! Drop in anytime between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. to make some things to help the critters. As a reminder to all patrons, July 29 will be the last day for sheets to be turned in to count toward prizes. In addition to wrapping up the Summer Reading Program, the library will be hosting an adult coloring session on July 18 from 4-5:30 p.m. Sup-

plies are provided, but patrons are welcome to bring their own. Snacks will be served. Relax a bit, chat a bit, and color a beautiful picture to take home. Also on July 18, the book club will be meeting at 6 p.m. They will be discussing â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Forgotten Gardenâ&#x20AC;? and picking up the next book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Traitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wife.â&#x20AC;? Even if you have not joined yet, feel free to come and participate. If you have any questions about these are any other programs, feel free to give the library a call at (937) 692-8484. The library can be found on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

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Pictured are Sandy Stewart (seated), Cheryl Bulcher (left), Bonnie Hall (center) and Dwight “Bufford” Edwards (right). (Clinton Randall photo)

The Iron Key opens doors to hidden local treasures CLINTON RANDALL

STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

ARCANUM – When purchasing the space for a new business, it didn’t take owner Sandy Stewart long to come up with a name for the shop. “There was an iron key in the doorway as we walked in and then another found in the shed out back….that is how the name the Iron Key came about,” Stewart told The Early Bird. The locally owned and operated shop is a “hodgepodge of everything” – specializing in reclaimed, revived, repurposed and reused items dating as far back as the late 1800’s. Stewart came up with the idea for the shop after hearing about so many local undiscovered talents around Darke County. Joining her are Dwight “Bufford” Edwards, who specializes in custom woodworking and signs; Cheryl Bulcher, a local artist and photographer; and Bonnie Hall, who is a seamstress with a passion for creating quilts and crocheting. “We have been having a blast getting the shop ready and all have become really close friends in the meantime,” Stewart added. “We look forward to meeting new people who walk through the doors and just seeing their face when they discover a treasure they just

can’t go home without.” Though the doors opened for business on July 7, the Iron Key will hold its grand opening on July 2123. Patrons will ﬁnd everything from hand-crafted signs, shadow boxes, quilts, all kinds of antiques and collectibles, nature arrangements, soil candles, Grandma’s soaps, vintage jewelry, coins, photographs and much more. When asked, all four agreed that their vintage Pepsi-Cola syrup dispenser, used at the old local fountain shop, is one of the shop’s most prized items for sale. They also bragged about bar stools from the 1960’s, custom painted rocking chairs and several childhood items brought back to life…just to name a few. Stewart says the shop plans to hold workshops in the near future and even hopes to have live music outside to help bring downtown Arcanum to life again. The Iron Key is located at 112 W. George St. in Arcanum and store hours are Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shopkeepers also welcome anyone to come have coffee or tea in the shop’s “tea garden” located out back anytime the doors are open for business. Learn more about the Iron Key by calling 937430-7651 or ﬁnding them on Facebook.

GCS looking to hire new band director SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Greenville City Schools hope to approve a new band director/music teacher for the middle school and high school at the July 20 regular board of education meeting. Administrators have spent this past week interviewing candidates to ﬁll the position being vacated by Erick Von Sass, who has been with the district the past two years. The new teacher will “teach exactly the same courses as Mr. Von Sass,” explained Stan Hughes, who will be stepping into

the high school principal’s position for the upcoming school year. Hughes said band students are currently preparing for their performance at the Annie Oakley Festival, which will be held July 28, 29 and 30, and have chosen competition pieces for the upcoming school year. Band camp, however, will be rescheduled as soon as the new director is approved, Hughes said. “The new person will be getting in touch with band parents and students and putting together that (camp) schedule,” he explained. “It’s our goal to have the new director in place on July 20,” Hughes added.

BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE – Three local churches have teamed up to participate in a shoe drive, which will help provide safe water to Third World countries. WaterStep, based in Louisville, Ky., has worked in more than 33 countries, bringing safe water to communities in Asia, Africa and the Americas. The organization trains people in developing countries how to use water solutions, including water puriﬁcation, health education and well repair. Between Aug. 1 and 31, the public may drop off clean, used shoes of any type or size at collection boxes located at Greenville Church of the Brethren, 421 Central Ave., First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. Fourth St., the First United Methodist, 202 W. Fourth St., as well as at the Greenville Public Library on Sycamore Street, the Brethren Retirement Community on Chestnut Street and outside the entrance to the Double M Diner inside The Palace on Broadway in

Greenville. Judy Kugel is the local project coordinator and also serves as the missions chairman at First United Methodist Church. She ﬁrst heard of the shoe collection project when the Greenville Church of the Brethren participated last year. “My sister goes to that church and I thought it was a good way to provide water for people in Third World countries,” she said. In 2016, 1,500 lbs. of shoes were collected locally, Vogel said. Once the collection is over, representatives from WaterStep arrange for pick up and the shoes are transported to one of WaterStep’s current projects, which, according to a recent press release may include Ecuador, Colombia, Nigeria, Brazil, or Kenya. Proceeds earned by WaterStep by the sale of shoes to vendors are used to provide water puriﬁcation, repair broken wells and teach community leaders how to maintain safe wells and clean water systems. WaterStep collects the donated shoes then sells

The public is invited to drop off used shoes at one of six locations in Greenville for the WaterStep project. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

the shoes to an exporter who in turn takes them to a location where a WaterStep project is taking place. The shoes are then sold to small vendors, who make needed repairs and sells the shoes

to their customers. The donated shoes serve several purposes, including providing inexpensive footwear, keeps used shoes out of landﬁlls and initiates sustainable water projects.

Island dedication ceremony held, next campaign announced CLINTON RANDALL

STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE - The Friends of the Greenville City Parks held a dedication ceremony Sunday, July 9 in the park to celebrate the completion of their first island restoration campaign. Work was completed in June for the first of the non-profit group’s planned restoration projects in the park. Next one they hope to accomplish will be the island directly across from the mail island. According to Friends of the Greenville City Park committee president Jenny Clark, they hope to have this project funded and completed by June 2018. In addition to Clark, those in attendance at Sunday’s dedication heard

from Matt Staugler of the Darke County Visitor’s Bureau, Greenville Mayor Steve Willman, Greenville City Park Board president Dale Musser and others. Project manager, Tom Lucas was recognized for his help in making the restoration a success. Along with the island restoration projects, Musser pointed out other projects currently going on in the park...Grenville High School’s Harmon Field and the new Marlin band shell. One common point that everyone shared who took the podium on Sunday, was the excitement for bringing the park back to life and pride back to the community. Those interested in donating to The Friends of the Greenville City Parks, should know that they are a 501 C3 nonproﬁt organization. Your tax deduct-

Debbie Nisonger (right) of the Fort GreeneVille DAR recognizes Friends of the Greenville City Parks president Jenny Clark (left) at last Sunday’s dedication. (Clinton Randall photo)

ible donation will be used to preserve, protect and maintain the Greenville City Parks for future generations to enjoy. They sincerely appreciate the support we have received and are hoping to continue the progress in improving

the city parks.” Donors can make checks payable to Friends of the Greenville City Parks, P.O. Box 11, Greenville, Ohio 45331. Visit their website for more information, www.friendsofthegreenvillecityparks. org.

Hurst takes top job at Bradford schools SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

BRADFORD – A new face will be taking the helm at Bradford Exempted Village Schools. The Bradford Board of Education this week approved the hiring of Joseph Hurst as the district’s new superintendent. Hurst is leaving his position as principal at Graham High School in St. Paris. Hurst has worked in education for 25 years, beginning his career at Northwestern in Clark County as an ag teacher. He then moved on to Graham Schools in Champaign County, where he served

as assistant high school principal for two and a half years. He has worked as the district’s high school principal for the past nine and a half years. “I’ve been wanting to become a superintendent for a while,” Hurst said. “Bradford may be smaller than Graham, but that’s one of the things that attracted me to it. It may be even closer-knit.” A native of Wellington in northeastern Ohio, Hurst grew up on a dairy farm and earned his teaching degree from The Ohio State University and his school administrative certiﬁcation through the University of Dayton and the Buckeye Association of School Administrators.

Joseph Hurst is Bradford’s new school superintendent. (Susan Hartley photo)

He and his wife Aprille, a literary coach at Graham Elementary, are parents of three sons – Nathan, 25, Nicholas, 23 and Nevin, 17. The couple reside in Springﬁeld in a home they purchased when they were ﬁrst married. Hurst said he would be commuting to Bradford

until Nevin graduates high school. At that time he and his wife would start considering a move west. His hobbies include camping, renovating his home and spending time with his family. Hurst said he’s excited to learn all about the Bradford community and is looking forward to “throwing some confetti” at the pumpkin show. “I’ve heard lots of stories,” he said of the yearly tradition. Meanwhile, Hurst said he will work to “help support our staff and students and make Bradford even better.” Hurst is replacing Ken Miller who is leaving the district for another position.

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Jim Gill to perform at GPL Family Fun Day GREENVILLE – Family Fun Day at the Greenville Public Library continues on July 19, 11 a.m., with special guest Jim Gill. Jim has a unique approach to his concerts for young children and families. This is because his graduate studies in child development have convinced him that family play is more important to young children than music alone… whether the music is classical, folk, or rock and roll. Each of Jim’s concerts is an active sing-along and clap-along. He bangs out energetic rhythms on his

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Last Mondays return with bee program VERSAILLES – The Versailles Area Museum’s (VAM) sweet buzz word this month is bees! Did you ever wonder about that sweet treat, honey? Well the museum is all a-buzz about hosting local bee keeper, Bruce Heft to learn all they can about the work of the bee keeper. Heft will share the gear needed and answer questions about what needs to be done to encourage bee life in our area and the importance of a healthy

bee crop in our gardens and throughout the area countryside. On July 30, 1 p.m., VAM will offer this “Last Monday” program at the museum. This is a wonderful time to come by for a most informative program and an unrushed tour of the museum. With many new and some old favorite displays to revisit, why not bring your friends and enjoy a leisurely afternoon in the shade?

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106 Sierra, Arcanum; July 20-21; 9-4; Boys’ clothes infant-7/8, girls’ infant-10/12, kids’ shoes, some men’s & women’s clothes, knickknacks, misc CASSELL ESTATE SALE; 2802 Red River-W Grove Rd, Arcanum; July 20-22; 9-5; Antiques, old tools, vintage dishes, Emmett Kelly clowns, milk & Depression glass, 20 & 30’s teaching items, bicycles, Christmas items, old doors, wood frames, old radios, Life & Look magazines (JFK), sewing notions, vintage clothes. Much, much more! No Early Sales. CASH ONLY! 937-564-8848 2-Family Sale; 1527 Verona-Pitsburg Rd; July 20, 9-6; July 21, 9-4; July 22, 9-?; Ice Cold Lemonade! Some primitives, books, shelving, 2 desks, grill, more! 9367 Oakes Rd, Arcanum, approx 2 mi east of F-M School; MONDAY ONLY, July 17; 9-4; Lots of children’s items: toys, books, Spiderman bike w/ training wheels, Little Tikes picnic table, folding table w/chairs, games. Snowblower, power washer, clothes, numerous household items! Park in field only! 2143 St. Rt. 49, July 20-22, 9-4. Baby clothes, toys, child’s desk, rocking chairs. San Francisco music boxes. Sewing machine, embroidery squares, tools, household items GREENVILLE 111 Northwood, turn @ Aldi; July 20,21; 9-6. July 22, 9-Noon. KitchenAid toaster, blender, personal coffee, hand mixer. Kuerig coffee maker, golf bags, pool ladder, power steamer, microwave, housewares, name brand clothing. 740 Birchwood; July 20-21; 8-4; Lots of misc, mini Crock Pots, plenty to choose 768 Gardenwood; July 20-22; 10-6; Cleaned Attic! Luggage, queen headboard, clothes, cowgirl 8.5 boots, misc. Noodles, pies 1345 Highland Dr, off Russ Rd; July 20-21; 8-5; Annual MultiFamily Sale; Zero-turn mower, futon, clothes, desk, golf clubs, Pyrex, new Vera Bradley. No Early Lookers

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GREENVILLE ARCANUM Moving Sale; 781 – The Arcanum Honeysuckle Dr; July MVCTC FFA Dairy 20-21; 8-5 Judging Team con311 Ave A; July 20-21; sisting of Alexan9-5; Chest freezer, jrs der Weiss, Sidney SaHollister/Abercrom- McAllister, bie S/M, girls’ 14-16, mantha McAllister men’s clothes, Pre- and Taryn Dohme cious Moments, toys! place second in the Lots of misc State of Ohio in 226 W 4th St; July FFA Dairy Judging 19, 4-7; July 20, 8:30- Contest with mem4:30; AWESOME ber Alex Weiss takMOVING SALE! All ing top honors as clothes $1 or less. Old an individual. The Prelims Navy, Nike, Under Armour, Polo. Teaching Dairy Judging Contools, games, books, test took place durtable & chairs, bed ing the Ohio Dairy frames, toddler desk & Expo on April 1. kitchen, much more During that conHUGE GARAGE test the members SALE/FLEA MARKET; completed the live 7270 Motorcycle Dr, evaluation of four 571 towards Union classes of dairy answered City, if you come to cattle, Coletown, you’ve objective quesgone too far; July 22; tions about the 10-6; 30+ Vendors. All classes, completed proceeds to benefit a pedigree evaluHospice ation class and a 725 Washington sire selection class. Ave; July 20-21; 9-5; Boys’ clothes to size 7. Women’s clothes. ATLANTA – The Household, misc. From multiple house- U.S. Small Business Administraholds 633 Sweitzer: July 19, tion is reminding 3-8, July 20, 9-4, July small businesses, 21, 9-12. Household small agriculturcooperatives, items, teenage girls al brand name clothes, small businesses antiques, multi-family engaged in aquaculture and most sale!! private nonproﬁt 412 N. Broadway, July organizations that 20, 21, 9-5. Very nice 5 drawer dressers, Aug. 8 is the ﬁling matching nightstand, deadline for fedtwin headboards w/ eral economic inframes, bookcases, jury disaster loans drafting table, items in Ohio as a result used in dorm rooms/ of the drought that crates, carpet, mush- began on May 10, room chair. Other 2016. Darke County is misc. items included in this di4692 Hogpath Rd., saster declaration. July 20, 21, 8-6. Under this decGlassware, bookcases, desk, glasstop laration, the SBA’s table, DVD, antiques, Economic Injury clothing, toys, basket- Disaster Loan program is available ball hoop.

Members of the Arcanum MVCTC FFA Dairy Judging Team were Samantha McAllister, Taryn Dohme, Sidney McAllister and Alex Weiss.

Coming out the prelims the team was in second place in the state which qualiﬁed them for the State Finals on April 28. During the State Finals held at the Waterman Dairy Farm on the Campus of The Ohio State University the students completed live evalu-

ations on three classes where they would make observations that they would use for the presentation of oral reasons for their places. At the conclusion of the ﬁnals the team from Arcanum ended up in second place overall with Alex Weiss placing ﬁrst overall as an indi-

vidual. The team will be awarded a banner from the Ohio FFA and Alex will be recognized on stage at the Ohio FFA State Convention. By placing second, the team is qualiﬁed to represent the Ohio FFA at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis.

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APPROVED BUILDING LOT at corner of Bur Oak and Aspen! Improved with well, grass, trees and sidewalks! $30,000. IN NORTH END OF GREENVILLE this 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch is on CORNER LOT! Updated throughout! Fireplace and cathedral ceiling in Family Room; eat-in kitchen; 24x28 deck wired for hot tub and sound system! $155,000. MID 40’s for this 2-story home at 201 Central! Newer furnace; several porches. IN PALESTINE plenty of storage with this 3 bedroom home at 120 Lynn Street! Freestanding stove with custom stone chimney. 2+ car detached garage. Mid 70’s. BRICK RANCH DOUBLE at 405 & 409 W. Weller in Ansonia! 2 bedrooms each unit; total electric; vinyl windows; washer/dryer hookup; appliances included! Low 90’s. 4 ACRES ZONED COMMERCIAL on Wagner Avenue across from LOWE’S! Can be divided! Call Joe for additional information! IN COVINGTON this duplex at 214 S. Harrison has 1 bedroom apartment up; 2 bedroom apartment down, owner occupied. Enclosed front porch; decorative concrete patio! Upper 50’s. 7+ ACRES just west of Ansonia on St. Rt. 47! Several barns; city water available. Mid 40’s. DUPLEX at 500 E. Main Street has lots of updates! 3 bedroom apartment down; 2 bedroom apartment up, owner occupied. One car garage for each apartment. Now offered at $87,000. 9+ ACRES with this 2-story home at 7201 St. Rt. 118! Over 1600 sq. ft. of living area PLUS Florida Room! 94x32 barn; 12x25 garage. $169,900. CORNER LOT with this 3 bedroom brick ranch at 1229 Northmoor! Over 1400 sq. ft. of living area; updated kitchen, appliances included! 2 car attached garage. $129,900

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AUGUST OPEN HOUSE14TH SUNDAY 1-2:30PM JULY 16, 2017 1 TO 2:30 502 S FIRST, UNION CITY, OH Make plans to visit this one story home at the end of the street.. Nice size fenced yard with storage building, Garage converted to family room and a car port for your vehicle. 2000 EAST DR. EATON, OH Like new home on a wooded lot. Home has to many updates to mention. Stop in to see this home! 287 ORCHARD DR. GREENVILLE Totally renovated 3 BR 2 Bath Brick ranch with both LR and Family Rm. New Kitchen cabinetry and appliance package, New Gas Furnace, New Windows, New Flooring and More! Stop in to see this lovely Home.( E Main to Orchard Dr).

NEW TO THE MARKET 4753 HUNTER RD, GREENVILLE 4 BR 2.5 BATH Brick Home on 10 acres of woods, babbling creek, situated back a long lane and even a 40 X 50 barn. Call for details. 2626 WASHINGTON RD, ROSSBURG Beautiful 2 BR 2 Bath Brick home on 6 wooded acres with custom kitchen, Great Rm with lots of windows. 30 X 30 attached garage. Call for info. 302 CENTRAL, GREENVILLE Looking for extra storage? Why pay rent? Purchase this garage on your own lot. 1303 Chippewa Dr. Greenville

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Arcanum Butler Middle School announces 4th quarter honor roll ARCANUM – Arcanum-Butler Middle School is pleased to announce its honor and merit roll for the fourth quarter. Honor Roll Fifth Grade – Ethan Bennett(4.0), Chloe Besecker, Caleb Burke, Andrew Byrd, Landon Byrne, Liam Chadwick(4.0), Tera Couch(4.0), Devin Craport, Ame-

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Ayden Hess, Trenten Hissong, Lily Johnting(4.0), Tristan Keckler, Dakota Kendig, Hannah Kendig(4.0), Lily Kuhbander, Rylee Leeper(4.0), Kaitlynn Lipps(4.0), Brady Lock, Michael Mann, Cordaisa Martin, Lauren McDermott, Ashlyn Miller(4.0), Krystin Monroe(4.0), Grace Morris, Rylan Murray, Hannah Nickol, Payton Oda, Memphis Parsons(4.0), Alex Rader(4.0), Carley Rieman(4.0), Garrett Rose(4.0), Kaitlyn Sharp, Zade Simon, Haley Smith(4.0), Gabriel Snyder, Vanessa Stewart, Sean Trogdon, Skye Turnbull,

Taelen Unger, Blake Weaver(4.0), Xavier Woodall, Karis Wright(4.0) Sixth Grade – Annalise Arnett, Ian Ball, Charles Barry(4.0), Reece Blinn, Katie Brown(4.0), Allison Brumbaugh, Paige Burrell, Victoria Cave, Jaxson Christ(4.0), Grace Collins, Mollie Ericksen(4.0), Braelynn Garland, Garrett Garno, Lauren Gower, Caleb Hartman, Shelby Haye, Bayleigh Hensley, Lacy Hittle, Lani Hollinger, Chase Jackson, Nate Kessler(4.0), Eleanor Knaus, Sarah Koehl, Claire Lemons, Jill Miller, Zoe

PUBLIC AUCTION

SAT., JULY 22 AT 9:00 A.M. 4478 STATE ROUTE 121 GREENVILLE, OHIO

TOOLS, PARTS, FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Auction to include parts inventory from Mower and Small Engine Repair shop, Parts for Kohler, Honda, Kawasaki, Briggs and Stratton, Snapper, MTD and Tecumseh. Tools: Mower Jack, Ridgid Cut oﬀ Saw, Metal Signs, Engines, Display racks, Chain Saws, Repair Manuals, Trimmers, Hedge Cutters, Shop Stools, Power Washer, Compressor, Hobart Wire Wielder, Industrial Fan, Drill Press, Hose Reel, Cutting Torch, Kohler Testers, Belt Measurer, Mac Tools of all kinds, Special tools for small Engine Repair. Furniture: Frigidare Chest Freezer, Amana Dryer, Microwave, Curio Cabinet, End Tables, Kitchen Table and Chairs, Buﬀet, China Hutch, Chester Drawers, Heater, Nascar Items. Many other tools, parts and household goods not listed. Go to auctionzip.com Auctioneer I.D. # 20717 for pictures. Owner: Tim and Kimberly Reeser

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Auctioneer: Tim Landis LLC (937)-418-8941

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Terms: Cash or check, Credit Card with 4% Clerking Fee. Not Responsible for Accidents. Statements made day of Sale Supersede the Advertisement.

ESTATE AUCTION

Monnin(4.0), Amanda Morgan(4.0), Ashton Paul(4.0), Aiden Psczulkoski(4.0), H a n n a h Rademachir, Jacob Rayburn, Dominic Rhodehamel, Jacob Rice, Emily Riffell, Olivia Shaffer, Bryson Sharp, Nicholas Sharritts, Owen Stephens(4.0), Sierra Stryker, Carson Tegtmeyer(4.0), Caden Thompson, Kaitlyn Toy, John Trittschuh, Brookelyn Ullery, Brooklyn Venrick, Katie Weiss Seventh Grade – Dan Albright(4.0), Brittany Ashbaugh, Hailey Ashmore, Ian Baker(4.0), William Brehm, Luke Brinksneader(4.0), Griffin Cates, Jakob Couch, Tayten Cutarelli, Nicole Daugherty, Ryan Delk, Ashton Etherington(4.0), M a d e l y n Fearon(4.0), Ellie Fout, Lana Fuller, Peyton Garbig, Andrea Garrison(4.0), Jake Goubeaux(4.0), Landon Haney, Madison Hildebrand, Tyler Huber(4.0), Riley Ignaffo, Haylee Jessie Wright, Grace Kinstle, Melanie Kutter(4.0), Ryan Martin(4.0), Meghan McCans(4.0), Jorie McDermott(4.0), Karlin Merriman, Isabella O’Daniel(4.0), Tyler Pfahler(4.0), Chad Pitzer(4.0), Sam Poeppelman, Tessa Riegle(4.0), Ethan Rieman(4.0), Hunter Roberts, Hailey Sager, Madelyn Shaffer, Lidia Shearer, Aaliyah Shroyer, Brenden Sidenstick,

Eliza Smith(4.0), Cristian Snider, Hailie Thomas(4.0), Brennen Troutwine, Hailey Unger, Chase Werling(4.0),Alli Whiting(4.0), Jenson Whittaker(4.0), Alexis Wilcox, Rylee Wilson(4.0), Brianna Wogerman(4.0), Zeke Wright(4.0), Nikole Yantis Eighth Grade – Emma Archer, Trevor Bailey, Allie Whiting, Devin Beisner, Cameron Burke, Madelyne Byrne, Mackenzie Davidson,, Raymond Denniston, Chloe Eberhard, Jacob Egnor, Maggie Foster, Nicholas Fry(4.0), Cael Gostomsky(4.0), Landen Gower, Reece Hicks, Trista Hollinger, Lea Huﬀgarden, Alison Knaus, Anna Loxley, Clayton Loxley, Katherine Manning, Kayla McCaslin, Josie McCullough, Braden MerrittEikenbery(4.0), Clayton Moore, Lena Netzley, Aidan O’Brien, Eleanor Pease, Hailee Rehmert, Carter Rhodehamel, Raylea Richards, Camaryn Riley, Jonathan Riley, Samantha Short, Eva Siculan, Hannah Smith, Isaac Smith, Noah Smith, Logan Stastny, Austin Stephens, Karr Stump, Logan Todd, Zachary Ullery, Riley Via, Regan Weaver, Emily Wenning, Vance Wetzel, Madelyn Wogomon, Grace Wooten Merit Roll Fifth Grade – Christian Boyd,

Pierce Denlinger, Payten Dillman, Aaron Hammond, Teah Harrison, Kaylee Mangen, Lindsey McDermott, Mason Shelton, Paige Sloan, Payton Stout, Logan Sturdevant, Kyleigh Swift, Patience Wilson, Kymberlee Woodworth Sixth Grade – William Bell, Riley Bevins, Christian Cantrell, Dominic Davis, Aaron Fourman, Kylee Freeman, Ethan George, Connor Hanselman, Alaina Huﬀgarden, Brooklyn Miras, Connor Moores, Gavin Nicholson, Eain Parks, Vahn Plessinger, KaitlynRamey, Gage Shiﬂet, Lucas Stastny, Wyatt Via, Coletin Williams, Quentin Wilson, Dakota Wooten Seventh Grade – Karli Arbogast, Lola

Drew, Hunter Farmer, Marcus Fourman, Jordan Gambill, Victoria Gross, Elijah Judy, Joshua Lambert, Trever Mamazza, Collin Marshall, Alex Monnin, Eli Shelton, Isaiah Shelton, Collin Sloan, Elliot Wackler Eighth Grade – George Appleberry, Austin Bailey, Lucas Bailey, Halle Baker, Jaime Bevins, Autumn Brock, Jerzey Collins, Jordan Courtney, Dalton Craport, Alexis Daugherty, Jeanie DeVinney, Wesley Farmer, Laney Fourman, Preston Gibson, Haylie Henninger, Shane Jackson, Anthony Nickles, Isaac Oda, William Peters, Zachary Rardin, Michael Vorwerk, Maggie Weiss, Brody Williams, Brady Willis

KIWANIS PICNIC AT HOME

GREENVILLE – On June 10, the New Madison Kiwanis held its annual picnic for the residents of the Darke County Home. The picnic is a joint effort of the Kiwanis and the County Home with the Kiwanis providing their famous sausage sandwiches as well as sliced watermelon and the home preparing several delicious side dishes, such as baked beans, pasta salad, veggies, and applesauce. This year was the 29th year the New Madison Kiwanis held this annual picnic. Shown are Kiwanians Bill Marshall, Paul Robbins, Doug Hunt, Barry Tinkle, and Tony Ayette.

SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2017 9:00AM

KIRBY LYONS AUCTION FACILITY 5378 SEBRING-WARNER RD., GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331 DOORS OPEN AT 8:00AM

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)

QUALITY ANTIQUE FURNITURE Early 7 Ft. Wood Kitchen Cupboard w/(4) Solid Doors & (2) Drawers; Tiger Oak Lamp Table; Walnut Wash Stand w/Towel Bar; Early Oak Pie Safe; Early Oak Jelly Cupboard; Oak Dry Sink; 4 Ft. & 5 Ft. Primitive Benches; Early Pine Wash Stand w/Dbl. Towel Bars; Oak Pass Through Table; Primitive Wood Cabinet; Knotty Pine Square Table; Early Knotty Pine 6 Ft. Single Drop Farm Harvest Table; Rush Btm. Chairs; 4 Ft. Knotty Pine Corner Cabinet w/Shelves; Smoking Stand w/Copper Lined Box; Early Oak Blanket Chest w/Till; Knotty Pine Dry Sink w/Pull Out Drawer (Nice); Sm. Sellers Style Desk w/Drawer; Early Footed Blanket Chest; Early Primitive Butchering Table; Camel Bank Trunk w/Leather Inlay; Early “Walnut” Dough Box w/Lid; Early Wood Rush Btm. High Chair; Child’s Wood Desk & Chair; sev. Wood & Metal Stools Industrial Style; Rolling Butcher Block Table; Green La-Z-Boy Recliner; Sm. Oak Kitchen Cabinet w/Drawers; Cherry 4 Post Rope Style Bed w/Frame; Oak Wash Stand; 5 Ft. Wood Library Table; very Early Wood Slant Top Feed Box (very nice); Primitive Farm Table; Early Wood Child’s Toy Box; Wood Grapevine Style Primitive Bench. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Copper Wash Boiler; Edgemont Advertising Cracker Tin; Granite Coffee Pot; (2) Lightning Rod Tops; Early Oak 40 Gal. Wood Barrel w/Lid; sev. 5 Gal. & 10 Gal. Milk & Cream Cans; Elec. Wood Crate Engraver Wood Burner “Dr. Pepper”; Lg. all Wood Bucket w/(2) Handles; Lg. Vintage Area Rug; Lg. Braided Rug; Early Wood Child’s Wagon w/Steel Spoke Wheels; (2) Longaberger Baskets; Wood Sugar Bucket; (2) #3 Bee Sting Crocks; #3 Crock Jug w/Blue Quill; #5 Crock Jug; #4 White Crock w/ Maple Leaf; Crock & Pottery Pitchers; Cast Iron “Pure Oil” Co. Sign Base; (2) Early Wood Boston Coffee Boxes; Cast Iron & Brass Scales; Cape Cod Cranberry’s Wood Adv. Crate; Wood Thread Spools; Early Metal Frank Fehr Brewing Co. Adv. Sign; 6” Roseville Dbl. Handle Vase #892; Early Dress Makers Form; (4) Steer Skulls; sev. Wood Boat Oar’s; Early Santa Figurines; Early Ice Skates; Traps; Pulleys; Rod Iron Fence Spears; Patchwork Quilt; Wool Indian Blanket; Cast Iron Boiler; Wagner Skillet & others; (2) #5 & #8 Griswold Skillets; (2) Iron Lodge Griddles; #10 Favorite Skillet; Early Corn Jobber; #2 Crocks & Jugs; (2) Wood Berry Carriers; Wood “Red Moose Inn” Advertising Sign; Wood Oxen Yoke; Cobblers Tool Box; Cast Eagle Light Switch Cover; 4 Early Casting Reels; (2) Early Wicker Fishing Baskets; Lures; Powder Horn; Single Tree; sev. Steel Wheels; sev. Wood Adv. Crates; Primitive Wood Drying Rack; (6) Round Cheese Boxes; (2) Wood Spoke Wgn. Wheels; sev. Early Canes & Walking Sticks; Wood Rolling Pin; Gambles; Hog Scrapers; Wire Basket w/Glass Eggs; Cast Iron Horse Cart; sev. Glass Apothecary Jars; Splatter Granite Pot; (4) Blk. Felt Derby & Top Hats; Early Oak Spice Box; Early Hunting & Fishing License; Chauffeurs License; Die Cast 9-N Ford Tractor; 1 Gal. Glass Cream Jar; Military Buttons; Wood Bow & Arrows; Animal Tusks & Horns; (4) Early Rug Beaters; Pie Cooling Rack; Metal Milking Stool; sev. Indian Stones; Indian Books; Basket of Lg. Pine Cones; sev. China Dolls; Wood Drying Rack; Chalkware Victorian Lamp; Wallingford Silverware; Blue Canning Jars; Shoe Lathe; Deckers Lard Can; Galv. Sprinkling Can; Pr. of Early Snow Shoes; misc. Graniteware items; sev. Lg. Wood Ducks; Bucket of Feathers; sev. Wood Boxes; Early Pictures & Frames; Buzz Saw Blades; Box of Caster Wheels; Trivets; Early Chicken Waterer; very large Cast Iron Kettle; Wall Mount Comb Box; Wood & Tin Match Holders; Wood Cheese Boxes; Wood Spools; sev. Grapevine Wreaths; Wood Pedestal Plant Stands; Primitive Wood Horseshoers/Cobblers Box; Slant Top Wood Money/Storage Box; sev. Wood Glass Top Display Showcases; Table Top Knitting Loom; Springfield Jr. Mdl. 50 22 L.R.; Daizy BB Rifle; Marbles & Shooters; Primitive Sausage Stuffer Bench; Early Wood Fishing Net; Fish Lure; Lg. Fish/Alligator Hook; 4 Way Fish Hook; Early Scales; Cast Iron Stars; Wood Hog Sorting Panel (Duroc’s) H.A. Klepinger & Sons W. Milton, Ohio; Early Door Hwd.; Gold Miners Pan; 3 Ft. Hand Carved Wood Bowl; Early Sm. Knotty Pine Dough Box; lots of Hand & Tree Saws; Baby Shoes; Oil Lamps; Early Brass Powder Horn; Brass Blow Torch; Wood Butter Paddle & Spoons; Wood Agitator; Ohio License Plates, 1928, 1951, 1961, 1970, 1971 & 1972; P. Glass; Wood Sewing Machine Box; Early Books; Early Indian Hatchet; Shark Spear; Weathervane w/Rooster; (4) Buck Saws; (2) Primitive Benches w/Leather Stretcher; approx. (10) 2 Man Saws; Early Tin Square Bread Box; approx. (15) Indian Stones; #4 Dbl. Handle Crock w/Lid; Galvanized Butter Churn; #10 Wagner Skillet; Hand Crank Wood Thread Winder; several Pie Safe Hammered Metal Panels; Lg. Early Wood Screw Type Vise; Lg. Metal Early Kar-A-Van Coffee Box Toledo, Ohio; Vintage Ladies Hi-Top Lace Up Shoes; Juice Harp; Sm. Wood Sugar Bucket; Galv. Cream Can w/Handle; Fire King Jadeite Pitcher; Green Porcelain Light Fixture; Cast Iron Pitcher Pump; Dietz Liberty Oil Lantern; Glass Door Knobs; Coleman Camping Lantern; sev. Animal Horns; sev. Hand Carved Wood Spoons & Dippers; Lg. Oak Boot Jack; sm. Hand Crank Ice Cream Maker; Cast Iron “Bull” Boot Jack; Wood Rolling Pin; Wood Bowls; Early Lg. Cheese Grader; sev. Fishing Reels, Zebco, Shakespear & others; Wood Wash Board; Wire Bird Cage; lots of Early Buttons; Indian Pottery; Zink Canning Jar Lids; sev. Early Crock Bowls (all sizes); Hwd. Store Counter Bell; Wood Barn Pegs; Hay Hooks; sev. Early Sm. Tins (Advertising); Early Valentine’s; Jewelry; Sewing items; 2 Ft. Wood Hand Carved Bowl; Wood Pulley; Early Kar-A-Van Tin Coffee Box in orig. Wood Shipping Crate (The Gasser Coffee Co.) Toledo, Ohio (Rare); Ohio License Plates, 1918, 1919 & 1939; Pontiac Indian Chrome Hood Ornament; Sm. Cast Iron Wood Stove, Cincinnati, Ohio Patt. Date 1847; Early Wood Horse Drawn Plow; Steel Wheel Hand Push Cultivator; 1906 Motor Auto Show Book at Madison Square Garden’s (very Rare); Bisq. Doll; Oyster & Cinnamon Advertising Tins; Lg. Wood Shipping Box; (3) 12 Ft. Wood Barn Ladders; Brass Horse Weather Vane; (3) Wood Buckets; Falkner 6” Buffalo Bill Knife; Sohio Glass Oil Bottle; Elec. Steam Cylinder; Wood Butter Mold; 20+ Lg. Shooter Marbles; Early Argus Film Projector; Cast Iron Ship Door Stop; Cast & Wood Coca-Cola Park Bench; Wood Whiskey Keg (John Wagner & Sons Sidney, OH); Carousel Horse; Alum. Aircraft Nose; Cardboard 1959 Squirt Adv. Poster; 5 Gal. Pure Oil Can; sev. Oil Lanterns; Hutch 535 Boxing Gloves; Metal Royal Crown Cola Sign; Cast Iron Goodyear Tire Sign; Marlboro Adv. Clock; Coca-Cola Ceiling Fan; lots of Beer Signs, Clocks & Mirrors; “Bar Open” Neon Light; Lg. Copper Pan; Coke & Budweiser Lamps; Johnson (Remco) Banjo; Remco Snare Drum in Case; Cast Iron Coffee Grinder; Wood Equip. Box from Union City, OH Fire Dept.; Reiter Alum. Milk Can, Bottle & Milk Carton Banks; Wagner & Favorite Skillets; sev. Longaberger Baskets; 8 Qt. Glass Butter Churn; sev. Metal Road Signs (Stop, Detour & others); Wood Pepsi Crate; Wood Coca-Cola 6 Pk. Carrier; Early Coke & Pepsi Bottles; 24 Drawer Wood Cabinet; 4 Ft. X 5 Ft. Early Metal Gold Bond Stamps Sign; Cast Iron Stars, Cast Motorcycle & Side Car; 1939 & 1945 Baseball Fact & Figure Books; Wood Pulley; Elvis Clock, Lighters, Pocket Knives; Green Jadeite Jar & Lid; (4) Colored Porcelain Bowls; Pyrex Bowls; McCoy Planters; Carnival Vase; Roseville Horn-A-Plenty; Tackle Box w/Lures, Bobbers, Worms, Etc.

THE ESTATE OF GLORIA J. HONEYMAN

Office: 937.316.8400 Cell: 937.459.7686 Michel Werner Auctioneer

Kevin Honeyman, Executor Michael Gutmann, Attorney. Case #: 88830 • ALL items must be paid for the day of auction. • Visit us online @ www.auctionzip.com and enter USER I.D. #8673 • ALL items are sold as is. for photos and information. • We must collect sales tax. • Open Friday, July 21st from 9:00AM to 5:00PM for Inspection. • TERMS: Cash or Good Check with Proper Photo ID; REMEMBER: +++Never, Ever a Buyer’s (Penalty) Premium at our Visa / MC / Discover accepted with a 3% Clerk Fee added. Auctions…What You Bid Is What You Pay! We work for our sellers, we • Food Available on Site! appreciate our buyers, and we love our profession! Kirby & Staff

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Versailles is Reliable Public Power Provider

VERSAILLES – The Versailles FCCLA attended the State FCCLA Leadership Conference on April 27-28, 2017. The theme of the conference was unlimited possibilities. Students and advisers attended from all over the state of

Ohio. Many FCCLA members competed in events on Wednesday and Thursday. There were many wonderful speeches and workshops for the students to attend. The following FCCLA members received the Power

of One recognition: Morgan Barlage, Larissa Jones, Jenna Mangen, Brittany Hiestand, and Bethany Clark. The following FCCLA members were voting delegates for the new oﬃcials: Danielle Nerderman and Adia Brooks.

NOTICE FOR REQUEST FOR DISTRIBUTION LYDIA E. SCHAURER MEMORIAL TRUST FUND James C. Bixler, Trustee Steve A. Burns, Trustee Thomas H. Graber, II, Trustee Funds are available from the Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund to assist agencies and organizations in need who serve the Darke County community. Organizations requesting funds must be organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes, or to foster national or international amateur sports competition, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. The organization must be qualified for tax exemption under the Internal Revenue Code. Recipients of distribution from the Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund shall be determined exclusively at the discretion of the Trustees. Forms for the request of distribution may be obtained by contacting the Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund. THE REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2017 AT 5:00 P.M. The address and telephone number of the Foundation’s principal office is: LYDIA E. SCHAURER MEMORIAL TRUST FUND c/o Hanes Law Group, Ltd. 507 South Broadway Greenville, Ohio 45331 Phone (937) 548-1157 7/16 1T

EVENING AUCTION

FRIDAY– JULY 21ST, 2017, 5:00 P.M. 2757 GRUBBS REX RD. ARCANUM, OH 45304

OWNERS: Deirdre & Tim Middlestetter

Pictured are Village Administrator Rodd Hale, Lineman Ken Wagner, Administrative Assistant Carla Hummel, Utilities Account Clerk Heather Luebke, Utilities Superintendent Kyle Francis, Electric Foreman Scott Riley, Lineman AJ Magoto, Lineman Jeff Clark, and Lineman Joe Bruns.

munity. This is the fourth time since 2006 that Versailles has received RP3 designation, with 2017 being the ﬁrst time that we have obtained the Diamond designation, APPA’s highest honor.” Versailles joins an elite fraternity of public power municipalities in the

Reid Health gives support to Gathering GREENVILLE – Reid Health proudly sponsors 2017’s Gathering at Garst. Since opening their doors for service in 2015, Reid Health has become an invaluable health service in Darke and surrounding counties. The Gathering at Garst wants to publicly thank Reid

NOTICE FOR REQUEST FOR DISTRIBUTION KETROW FOUNDATION Thomas H. Graber, II, Trustee Funds are available from the Ketrow Foundation for agencies and organizations located in Darke County community. Organizations requesting funds must be located in Darke County and organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes. The organization must be qualiﬁed for tax exemption under the Internal Revenue Code. Recipients of distribution from the Ketrow Foundation shall be determined exclusively at the discretion of the Trustee. Forms for the request of distribution may be obtained by contacting the Ketrow Foundation. THE REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2017 AT 5:00 P.M. The address and telephone number of the Foundation’s principal oﬃce is: KETROW FOUNDATION Hanes Law Group, Ltd. 507 South Broadway, Greenville, Ohio 45331 Phone (937) 548-1157 7/16 1T AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AUCTION AUGUST 2, 2017 @6:00 PM

OPEN INSPECTION, TUESDAY, JULY 11, 12-5PM

5239 St. Rt. 49 S – Greenville, OH 45331

This 12,000+ sq. ft. block and brick building sits in a high traffic and high exposure location on just under 3 acres. The building offers newly constructed and renovated front office space with restrooms, all new interior and exterior LED lighting high efficiency. The showroom or floor space includes a 14 ft. overhead door opening, multiple side door access, dual restroom facilities, dual gas forced air heat with AC units, rear storage space, acoustical dropped ceiling, and heavy concrete floor (former factory). Terms: A 10% Buyer’s Premium shall be applied to the final bid to establish the final contract sales price. $5,000 required down day of auction with the balance due within 45 days. Please visit our website WWW.MIDWEST-AUCTIONEERS.COM for more information or call our office at 937-548-2640 to request a bidders packet or schedule your showing.

WRODA PROPERTIES, LLC., OWNER

Midwest

Auctioneers & Realty, Inc

Mike Baker, Auctioneer/Broker 220 E. 4th St., Greenville, OH • 937-548-2640 • www.midwest-auctioneers.com

Nation to hold the prestigious RP3 Diamond designation. Other public power municipalities in Ohio who currently hold the RP3 Diamond level include

the cities of Piqua, Wapakoneta, Cuyahoga Falls, Hamilton, and Dover. The American Public Power Association has oﬀered the RP3 designation for 12 years now. The Association is the voice of not-for-proﬁt, community-owned utilities that power 49 million people in 2,000 towns and cities nationwide. The Association advocates and advises on electricity policy, technology, trends, training, and operations.

Pictured are doctors and staff at Reid Health in Greenville.

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DIRECTIONS: From downtown Greenville, OH take St. Rt. 127 S. turn right onto Grubbs Rex Rd. (Watch for signs) Auctioneers Note – This is a nice evening sale, bring your lawn chairs and come on out and spend the evening with us! COLLECTIBLES-BEER SIGNS-GLASSWARE-FURNITUREHOUSEHOLD-GARAGE ITEMS Beer Signs- Neon Budweiser Light; Michelob Lighted Sign; Lite Beer & Marlboro Clocks; Lighted Beer Signs; Miller High Lite Light; Miller Genuine Draft Miller; Busch Natural Light; And Others. Misc- Large Collection of Mickey Mouse Items; Mickey Mouse Telephone; Mickey & Minnie Phones; Harley Davidson Lamp; Harley 09-13 FLHX Street Glide Gas Tank; Oak Vintage Crank Telephone; Vintage Glass Butter Churn; 2 Qtr. Daisy Butter Churn; Vintage Push Type Sweeper; Buck Saw; Mac Tool Display; Metal Bread Box; Hand Stitched Quilt; Vintage Photo Stand; Vintage Tin & Wicker Doll Baby Buggy; Vintage Manual Typewriter; First Act Guitar; Lyon Guitar; Full Function Napa Radio Control Car; Set of Pool Balls; Sony Play Station 2; 1951 1/18th Scale Chopped Mercury Car; Longaberger Basket; Horse Hanes; 3ft Tall Indian Doll; Other Indian Dolls; Misc. Kitchen Items; Home Decor; Table Lamps; Wheelchair; Sears Kenmore Sewing Machine; Box Fans; Luggage; And More. Furniture- Duncan Phyfe Drop Leaf Table; Vintage Half Table; 2Vintage End Tables; Low Leather Top Coffee Table; Cedar Blanket Trunk; Wood Kitchen Chairs; Upholstered Gossip Bench or Bed Side Bench; Round Oak Pedestal Kitchen Table & 4 Chairs; 2-Hunter Green Wing Back Chairs; 2- Tan Side Chairs; Tan Sofa; Drop Leaf Early American Table; Small Table; Curio Cabinet; Oval Free Standing Mirror W/Stand; Hand Made Wood Cradle; Piano Bench’s; Mersman Coffee Table; 6 Drawer Dresser By Lexington; Black Vanity Knee Hole Desk;4 Wrought Iron Patio Chairs and 2 Small Tables; RC Cola and Barq’s Soda Cooler- Works; Glassware/Kitchenware- Large Collection of Cobalt Blue Glassware; Fenton Opalescent Bowl; Sev. Glass Hen on Nest; Yellow Opalescent Hen on Nest; Blue Hen on Nest; Carnival Hen on Nest; Blue Slang Hen on Nest; Rooster Cobalt Blue Candy Dish; Sev. Cobalt Blue Violin Bottles, Baby Face Top Bottle; Crock Jug; Oil Lamps; Black Rim Porcelain Ware; Vintage Electric Toaster; West Bend Electric Popcorn Popper; And More. Garage Items- STX John Deere Snow Blower 38 Riding Tractor -No Mowing Deck; Snap on Compressor 220 V. 80 Gallon Tank; 12 V 6000lb. Utility Quench; Ohio Street Industries Commercial Lawn Sweeper; Poulan Pro Gas Weed Eater; Poulan Pro Gas 210 Mile an hour Leaf Blower; Poulan 18” Chain Saw; Master 75000 BTU Kerosene Heater; 1500 PSI Electric Pressure Washer; Push Mower; Pull Behind Broadcast Spreader; 6” Jointer Planer; Craftsman 5 Drawer Bottom Tool Box; 8 ft. Fiberglass Ext. Ladder; Log Chain; Load Binder Ratchet Type; Bosch Belt Sander; Milwaukee Angle Grinder; Welding Helmet; Chicago Electric Shears; Skill Drill; 2-15110 Amp Battery Charger; Soldering Gun; Bostitch Roofing Nail Pnuematic; Phonematic Air Tools; 3.5” Vise; Trailer Lock; Utility Trailer 14” Trailer Tire; Garden Tools; Shovels. Rakes; 7x7 Dome Tent; Exercise Equipment- Weider Weight set W/Bench 600 Free Weights; Weights; Bar Bells; Ab Machine; Pro Form Tread Mill; Gold’s Gym Cycle Trainer Exercise Bike;

“Utilities that have earned an RP3 designation demonstrate public power’s emphasis on achieving leading practices and providing a high level of service to communities,” said Lynch. “We are proud to welcome all utilities earning this recognition for the ﬁrst time and to those renewing their designations.” “We’re honored to be recognized as a Reliable Public Power Provider once again,” said Kyle Francis, Utilities Superintendent for Versailles. “Our staﬀ works hard every day to provide reliable service and RP3 recognizes our commitment to serving the com-

LEGAL NOTICE

Versailles FCCLA attends conference

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Shown are Brittany Hiestand, Morgan Barlage, Jenna Mangen, Bethany Clark, and Larissa Jones.

VERSAILLES – The Village of Versailles has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3®) Diamond designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for providing reliable and safe electric service. David Lynch, Assistant Director of Utility Operations at Marquette Board of Light and Power, Michigan and chair of the Association’s RP3 Review Panel, presented the designations on May 8 during the Association’s annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference held in San Antonio, Texas. The Village of Versailles owns and operates its own municipal electric system serving approximately 1875 customers not only in the Village, but outlying areas of Wayne, Patterson, and Adams Townships in Darke County. The RP3 designation, which lasts for three years, recognizes public power utilities that demonstrate proﬁciency in four key disciplines: reliability, safety, workforce development and system improvement. Criteria include sound business practices and a utility-wide commitment to safe and reliable delivery of electricity. Versailles joins more than 220 public power utilities nationwide that hold the RP3 designation.

Health for their generous support of this community minded summer event. The Gathering at Garst takes place on the lawn behind the Garst Museum on July 29 and 30. More information can be found at www.gatheringatgarst.com.

CITY OF GREENVILLE

On July 11, 2017, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: • Ordinance #17-79 supplemental appropriations • Ordinance #17-80 suspend enforcement of codified ordinances chapter 828, pertaining to the conduct of home sales in connection with the “World’s Longest Yard Sale” event. This ordinance has an emergency clause. • Resolution #17-81 hiring and compensation of Assistant Directors of Law effective July 1, 2017 • Resolution #17-82 authorize the S/S Dir. to prepare and submit an application to participate in the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement and/or Local Transportation Improvement Program(s) and to execute contracts as required. This resolution has an emergency clause. This legislation can be read and examined in its entirety at the office of the City Auditor, Room 200, Municipal Building, Greenville, Ohio, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. on Friday. Vicki Harris, Clerk Greenville City Council Approved: Eric Brand, Law Director 7/16, 7/23 2T

LEGAL NOTICE

The Village of Arcanum will be accepting sealed bids for the following used by the village: 1. 1986 Chevrolet truck 2. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria 3. F700 dump truck 4. 8 foot truck bed cap 5. 8 foot Tonneau cover Bids will be accepted at the Village Office, 104 West South St., Arcanum, OH 45304, July 24, 2017 until 10:45am. Bids shall be sealed in an envelope which shall have an identifying label for the vehicle. Bids will be opened at the Village Office, 104 West South St., Arcanum, OH 45304 at 11:00am on July 24, 2017. An auction type format will take place at the bid opening. Those persons who have submitted a proper bid will be invited to raise their bid until the highest bid has been achieved. The highest bidder will be awarded by council on July 25, 2017 at 7:00pm. The Village of Arcanum is placing a reserve bid on the following: 1. 1986 white Chevrolet D3P D30 4x4 6.2 diesel truck VIN 1GCGD34J3GF342203 2. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria VIN 2FAHP71V08X102712 3. 1989 white F700 Ford dump truck VIN 1FDNK74P3KUA17909 includes plow and spreader 4. White 8 foot truck bed cap 5. 8 foot Tonneau cover The Village of Arcanum will require the winning bidder to pay 10% of the purchase price at the end of the bid opening and a certified check in the amount of the remaining balance will be due within 24 hours after council approval. The purchaser will take possession and transfer of title will be executed after the purchase price is paid in full. The vehicles will be available for inspection on or before July 10, 2017. Call 937-467-1868 to arrange an inspection time.

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VERSAILLES – Worch Memorial Public Library is hosting a wide variety of summer reading program activities, so there is something for everyone. July 18, 1:30 p.m., Jeff Nichols, cartoonist, will be hosting his Build a Better World program. Come in and watch Jeff show off his drawing techniques in his fun and interactive program that will amaze everyone. July 20, noon, the Lunch Bunch Book Club meets to discuss the book What was Mine by Helen Klein Ross. At 6 p.m., Bookends Book Club will meet to discuss the book Serena by Ron Rash. These book clubs are open to anyone and new members are welcome. The teen program to celebrate Harry Potter books 20th birthday will be held July 20, at 1:30 p.m. Come in to make your own wand and play some quidditch. Maybe your team will come away with the World Cup. On July 22, noon, MOBS Beer Club Home Brewing class will be held at the library. This class will provide information for starting your own home brewing operation and will also

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MVCTC FFA award winners COLUMBUS – The 89th Ohio FFA State Convention has drawn to a conclusion. As we take a look at the convention in review we are proud to honor those students who have transformed the future of agriculture and have earned exemplary awards. Local winners include: Aquarium Management Team – Jared Quigney (Tri-Village), Joshua Michael (Wayne), Brittany Dalton (Miamisburg), and Devin Bolin (Wayne) of the Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) FFA Chapter placed fourth as a team in the state in the area of Aquarium Management. Animal Behavior, Welfare and Husbandry Team - Jasmine Hayes (Miami East), Kassidy Davis (Ansonia), Chelsea Cruze (Eaton), and MaKayla Mc-

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Staycation on Sunday with Deron Bell VERSAILLES – Deron Bell and the Jazz For You Band returns to downtown Versailles (fountain square) on July 16 as Towne & Country Players continue their Staycation series. The featured entertainment has earned a large local following returning by popular demand to Darke County. “Deron Bell can do it all; he sings, plays a variety of instruments, and covers a broad spectrum of music,” said Keith Rawlins, vice president of T&CP. “The quality of the musician-

ship achieved by Deron and his band is equaled by the group’s joy in playing, making for a memorably good time for all concerned.” Please remember this week the entertainment is on Sunday and starts at 7 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a Sunday evening with Michael Anthony food items and the musical talents of Deron Bell & the Jazz For You Band. (In case of rain the entertainment will be in St. Denis church basement.)

Darke Co. Coin Club gives to Worch Library VERSAILLES – Worch Memorial Public Library is thrilled to announce that it has received a generous donation from the Darke County Coin Club. The organization donated almost 25 books to the library about coin collecting. These books cover a wide range of topics, including commemorative coins, civil war tokens, error coins and books on the history of money and collecting. The club was started in 1963 and has 40 mem-

bers. They meet the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Spirit Medial Transport in Greenville. New members are always welcome. This was a great donation and has really updated the library’s coin collection area. Come in and check out the new coin and money books. For more information about this or anything else at the library, call 526-3416 or visit www.worch.lib. oh.us.

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Cookies help Helman donate $10k to SOH GREENVILLE – Julie Helman has experienced the power of State of the Heart’s Care Center ﬁrsthand: in February 2015, she lost her husband, Dion, to esophageal cancer. For four days, Helman and her son Daniel, along with many friends and family members, were at his bedside until he eventually succumbed to the disease. “We had a big group of people up at the Care Center the entire time,” Helman remembers. “The nurses were always rearranging furniture to make sure someone had a place to sleep or offering blankets to everyone who wanted them. They made sure we were taken care of during our stay.” State of the Heart Care’s Inpatient Unit, or Care Center, is located on the fourth ﬂoor of Wayne HealthCare in Greenville. The center serves as the only inpatient unit for the entire State of the Heart service area, which spans over 15 counties in both

Ohio and Indiana. The Care Center is designed for short-term care to manage acute symptoms, adjust medications, or stabilize patients of State of the Heart’s hospice program. Because of State of the Heart’s 501(c)3 nonproﬁt status, many of the Care Center’s amenities, such as blankets and snacks, are funded through grants or donations made by community members. Helman was determined to make sure that the Care Center could continue to take care of other families who were in the same situation Helman and her family found themselves in. In April 2015, two months after Dion’s death and also Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, Julie Helman decided to sell homemade cookies and donate the proﬁts to State of the Heart. A talented baker, Helman began selling frosted sugar cookies with a purple ribbon (the symbol for esophageal cancer) in packs of six for $5 each. “In the

beginning, [my son] Daniel told me to just aim for raising $1,000, but as the orders started rolling in, I knew that would be too easy,” Helman says. “So, I thought $10,000 sounded like a good amount.” After the first year of selling cookies proved to be successful, she decided to continue selling them every April until she reached $10,000. After only three years, Julie Helman reached her goal. “I shipped orders to people in North Dakota and Texas, and my son and daughter-in-law delivered some to their friends in Pittsburgh,” Helman says. “Some of my family from out of town ordered cookies to have them delivered to the Greenville police and fire departments.” Altogether, Helman baked 5,000 cookies between April 1 and June 15 and raised $4,300 for this year’s cookie drive. Every year, the profit has increased by about $1,000. Thanks to friends and fam-

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Shown are Kim Cromwell, Lisa Marcum, Cindy McCallister and Becky Collins.

Ladybugs honor vets GREENVILLE – The Ladybug Garden Club members are showing their appreciation to our armed forces who have given their service to the country by planting the Greenville Trafﬁc Circle in red, white, and blue. The hayracks poles are white Calibrachoa, Cabaret deep purple and red Superbells. The square containers

around the fountain contain Cordyline and sidekick sweet potato vine and the ﬂower beds have pure white Titan Vinca, Black and Blue Salvia and red Calibrachoa. Members planting were Kim Cromwell, Lisa Marcum, Cindy McCallister, Becky Collins, Angela Beumer, Irma Heiser, Sherri Jones, Carol Baughman and Charlene Thornhill.

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GREENVILLE – The Greenville Municipal Concert Band returns to the Greenville City Park on July 16 for a performance of traditional and modern band music. Concert time will be 7 p.m. There is seating available on park benches, or listeners may bring their own lawn chairs. There is no admission charge for the concert. The band will be under the direction of its associate director, Doug Albright. Much of the music on this week’s program originates in the United Kingdom. “From Shire and Sea” is an overture made up of folk melodies from the British countryside and seafaring communities. British pop music is also represented on the program with songs

from Adele and a medley of hits from the 1960s British Invasion. The technical abilities of the band are highlighted in “Czardas.” Originally a famous violin solo in the style of Hungarian Gypsy music, this version of “Czardas” has been arranged to feature soloists and woodwinds sections of the concert band.

The trombone section made up of Brian McKibben, Ken Heinlen, William Frazier and Hannah Grilliot, will be featured on a light hearted version of “Tiger Rag.” The band is well known for its performance of traditional march music. Marches scheduled to be performed on Sunday’s concert include “Colonel Bogey” by Kenneth Alford,

“Queen City March” by W.H. Boorn, “March Salutation” by Roland Seitz and “Stars and Stripes Forever” by John Philip Sousa. Concert goers can be looking ahead to July 23 and the ﬁrst performance of the season by the Greenville Municipal Big Band. The big band will be under the direction of JR Price, and will be playing jazz and swing favorites.

Darke County’s elected officials will lead parade GREENVILLE – The Annie Oakley Festival Committee is proud to announce their 2017 Annie Oakley Festival Parade Marshals are the Darke County Elected Officials. They took time in choosing their Parade Marshals, and the Darke County Elected Officials have given so much to the county. In addition to their dedication to the position they have been elected to, many of the elected officials give countless hours volunteering and working with other organizations. They have given back to Darke County in so many ways, and the Annie Oakley Festival Committee

wants to acknowledge them and their service during the 2017 Annie Oakley Parade. Ofﬁcials honored include Darke County Commissioners Matthew Aultman, Michael Rhoades and Michael Stegall; Auditor Carol A. Ginn; Prosecuting Attorney Kelly Ormsby, III; Clerk of Courts Cindy Pike; Sheriff Toby Spencer; Record Linda Stachler; Treasurer Scott Zumbrink; Engineer James Surber; Coroner Timothy D. Kathman; Common Pleas Judge (General) Jonathan P. Hein; Common Pleas Judge (Probate/Juvenile) Jason R. Aslinger; and Municipal Court Judge Julie Monnin.

The Annie Oakley Festival is only a couple of weeks away, and the Annie Oakley Parade is a wonderful part of the weekend. Come up to Greenville on the morning of Saturday, July 29 and enjoy the sidewalk sales, the Cancer Walk, the chance to see the men do the “Pink Mile” walk, and of course the parade. The parade should reach downtown Greenville approximately at 10 a.m. Bring your family and chairs and come down and enjoy the parade. If you would like to be in the parade, please contact Jennifer Peck, (937) 4673160.

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BRADFORD – The Bradford, Ohio Railroad Museum (BORM) exhibits will be installed in the next six weeks. Exhibit Concepts is planning on completing the project Aug. 31. The museum will be closed until Sept. 16. Reopening to the public will take place at 10 a.m. on that day and the museum will remain open Saturdays until the last Saturday in October. Please plan on coming to see the exhibits and interpretation of Bradford Railroad History. The archivists are completing the cataloging and

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