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THE EARLY BIRD NEWSPAPER

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SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014

Peace and Friendship Banquet recognizes Greenville’s history GREENVILLE – The Treaty of GreeneVille Bicentennial RYAN BERRY CommisManaging Editor sion and bluebagmedia.com the Darke County Park District recently held bicentennial events to commemorate the signing of the second Treaty of GreeneVille. The treaty was signed on July 22, 1814 and was important to bring a conclusion to the War of 1812. This treaty was intended to bring peace amongst

the United States and tribes of Native Americans from the Wyandots, Delawares, Shawanoese, Senacas and Miamies. A Peace and Friendship Banquet was held to kick off the celebration. Representatives from the tribes included in the peace treaty travelled from as far away as Ontario, Canada and Oklahoma to participate in the event. The evening included a meal served by Darke County Park District volunteers attired in period dress as well as informa-

tion on what one could have expected at the event. Dave Heckaman, historian, explained the second treaty was very different from the first signing. From his studies, Heckaman believes General Anthony Wayne had respect for the chiefs. He understood and was patient in waiting for all to arrive. According to the historian, William Henry Harrison didn’t have the same respect. He had to be convinced to wait for the tribes to arrive. Even after they arrived, there

was still some concern as to whether or not peace could be achieved. It may not have been if it hadn’t been for one chief that threw his British medals down and drew his hatchet and began to beat them. He pledged his allegiance to the United States. The event also served to dedicate the new Tecumseh Room at the Darke County Park District’s Nature Education Center. The room tells the story of Tecumseh through artifacts and murals. One of the peace

David Morris portrayed Tecumseh during the celebration. (Ryan Berry photo)

pipes presented at the signing of the second treaty is currently on

loan and being displayed in the Tecumseh Room.

County faces serious public safety communications decisions

Left to right: First runner-up Katie Hurd, Miss Annie Oakley 2014 Hayley Maher and second runnerup Majenica Nealeigh.

Maher earns Miss Annie Oakley 2014 title Y O R K WOODS – In a contest having many sitting on BOB ROBINSON the edge of Associate Editor their seats, bluebagmedia.com 14-year-old Hayley Maher emerged as the top sharpshooter in the Miss Annie Oakley shootout, earning the title of Miss Annie Oakley 2014 on July 24. “I was excited,” said the 14-year-old Greenville High School freshman, mostly at a loss for words. She said this was her first attempt and she’d been practicing for “a couple of weeks.” A relative had noted earlier she’d been shooting for years. At the Pilgrimage following the contest, Hayley admitted to being a little nervous. She had won, and she realized that was a “big responsibility.” The contest began with 10 contestants on Wednesday. By the time they reached the 80-foot mark, there were still six in the running. All six were called back for the final competition Thursday, which began at the 85-foot mark. Only two contestants survived that first round: Haley and 14year-old classmate GHS freshman Katie Hurd. Haley was the lone survi-

vor at the 90-foot mark. One more round was held at the 85-foot mark for the second runnerup. Majenica Nealeigh, 18, took that honor as she was the only one to hit the mark the second time through. Katie said she felt good… “I’m glad I got as far as I did. I never thought I’d end up in the top three.” This was her first attempt at the shootout. She’d been practicing about a month. “I’m very surprised,” said Majenica, 18. “I never thought I’d get this far.” This was her third or fourth attempt (“I don’t remember”) and is a recent high school graduate. Majenica was homeschooled and quipped: “Yeah, I graduated from my living room.” Courtney Osborne, 2013 Miss Annie Oakley, was one of many feeling

the tension of the previous night when six contestants took the competition to the 80-footmark. After awarding the trophies and putting the sashes and corsages on the three winners, she said she was sad to finally be wrapping up her reign. She will always be Miss Annie Oakley 2013, but now had to turn the traditional rifle over to her successor, Hayley Maher, Miss Annie Oakley 2014. “I’m very happy for Hayley,” she said. “I know she’s going to have a lot of fun.” Shawna Osborne, Alyssa Baumgardner and Hannah Gulley were among the six competing Thursday night; competing from the previous night were Rachel Francis, Mariana Ramos, Hannah Bingham and Tara Goubeaux.

DARKE COUNTY – “In the next five years we have some BOB ROBINSON very seriAssociate Editor ous public bluebagmedia.com safety communications decisions to make,” Darke County Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker said. Cost? Possibly up to a million dollars. In 2010 Darke County’s CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) failed over Easter weekend. Dispatchers had to do everything by hand; this led to the purchase and installation of the current Spillman CAD system. The cost of the system was $302,008. A state criminal justice grant provided $125,000, with the remainder covered by the county. Several weeks ago, one of the three ‘radio system’ servers went down,

requiring the backup server to be used. There were issues with the other two servers acting up as well. When repairs were made Whittaker was told “you guys are going to have to upgrade your consoles… you have no other choice.” Most of the servers used in the Sheriff’s Office are 15 years old, which is at the limit of their technical lifespan. Complicating the issue, Microsoft no longer supports the XP operating system used in most of the county’s computers. Any decision regarding this latest problem has to take into account local emergency agencies, hundreds of hand-held radios throughout the county, and the ‘repeater’ towers bouncing signals to areas like Union City, North Star and New Madison. All are connected to the Darke County emergency dispatch system.

There are three separate ‘systems’ handling 911/emergency communications. Each has its own computers/consoles, software requirements and duties. The first is the 911 Call Telephone system. Two software programs handle incoming calls from landlines and cell phones. One provides information about the phone number itself; the other ‘maps’ it to a specific location. The second system is the Spillman CAD/Records Management system that was upgraded in 2010. It confirms the information, then tells the dispatcher what types of units, and how many, to dispatch. It will also indicate which units are already out on other calls. The third, the ‘radio system’, sends the

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Bubba Wallace lifts the trophy over his head after winning the second annual Mudsummer Classic at Eldora Speedway. Owner Tony Stewart was on-hand to present the trophy. (Ryan Berry photo)

Second NASCAR race may have been better than the first ROSSBURG – The second a n n u a l NASCAR C a m p RYAN BERRY ing World Managing Editor Truck Sebluebagmedia.com ries Mudsummer Classic win may have gone to Dar-

rell “Bubba” Wallace Jr., but the night once again belonged to Eldora Speedway owner Tony Stewart. He said, “If you don’t like that race, you don’t know what racing is.” The NASCAR driver turned speedway owner pointed out there was a lot

of four-wide and threewide racing. “As good as it was last year that definitely topped it,” he said. Battles on the track between the eventual winner and legendary

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GREENVILLE POLICE BEAT

Police respond to domestic violence, drugs and more On July 16 police were called to Greenville Police Department regarding a domestic violence complaint. The individuals involved were at the station with the suspect, a 17-year-old juvenile, acting aggressive, yelling and screaming. The suspect said he had broken the victim’s screen door and her cell

phone. He also stated he had restrained her when she tried to hit him and held onto her arm during the argument. He said he had anger management issues and became mad easily. When he was asked who his parents were he used a derogatory term on the officer and said it “wasn’t her f****** business.” The suspect

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was already on probation through the Darke County Juvenile Court. When he was advised he was supposed to contact the court if he’d had contact with the police, he responded, using more profanity, it was their job to contact him. The juvenile was transported to West Central Juvenile on a probation violation. The victim later gave the same story as the suspect, adding he wouldn’t let her come to the police station alone, nor would he allow her to dress their baby. On the way to the station he broke the stereo in her vehicle. Police told her the suspect would be charged with Domestic Violence and suggested she get a CPO (Civil Protection Order) from the court. On July 18 police were dispatched on a domestic call between the victim and Kerry Mayer. The victim had red marks around her neck and a large bruise on the left side of her forehead. Township rescue was called and she was later transported to Wayne Emergency. The victim advised she got into an argument with Mayer. She had tried to leave the room and Mayer

wouldn’t let her; he allegedly used both hands and started choking her, then would punch her in the chest and shoulders. She crawled out a window and ran to the neighbor’s house to call 911. Mayer was interviewed at a different location. He advised there was an argument but he never put any hands on her. When asked about the injuries he said she must have done it to herself. He had no prior convictions so was issued a citation for Domestic Violence. The report noted there may be mental issues so he was not taken to jail. The victim found family to stay with for her safety. DRUGS On July 21 police were dispatched to the Greenville Public Library regarding a stolen bike. A complainant called 911 on behalf of a juvenile who said his bicycle had been taken. After viewing the surveillance tape police found the suspect on South Broadway. The juvenile first denied taking the bike, then admitted to it. During a search the officer found a burgundy colored bag containing a green, leafy vegetation with a strong odor of marijuana, and a pipe, also with a strong odor of marijuana. The defendant was cited for drug abuse and drug paraphernalia. The defendant was released to his grandmother. DISORDERLY CONDUCT On July 21 police found Dennis Johnson lying on the parking lot behind Bach to Rock Music. It took considerable effort to awaken him. He had a strong odor of alcoholic beverage on him, eyes bloodshot and glassy, slurred speech and was unsteady on his feet. Johnson also had a bench warrant out of Darke County Municipal Court for Failure to Appear for arraignment on a DUI, bond $10,025. Johnson was charged with Disorderly Conduct, in addition to the current DUI charge, and transported to Mercer County jail on an additional $275 bond; total bond $10,300. DUI On July 19 police stopped a vehicle travel-

ing 47 mph on Wagner Avenue, a 35 mph zone. The defendant (unnamed in the report) had a strong odor of alcoholic beverage, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. He said he had just left Hot Rods and Harleys after drinking three or four beers. He did poorly on the field sobriety test and was arrested for OVI. He consented to a breath test and recorded .15. He was cited for OVI and placed under Administrative License Suspension. While waiting for his sister to pick him up, the defendant allegedly stated he knew he would get caught and arrested “one of these times.” He said he has tried to quit drinking but could only stay sober for three weeks before returning to alcohol. JUVENILE On July 15, around 11 p.m., police were dispatched regarding a missing juvenile. The complainant said her 13year-old daughter was missing. She last saw the juvenile at 6:30 when she said she was going to another residence to pick up a cell phone charger. After about 30 minutes the mother became concerned, and eventually contacted the police. The juvenile returned to her residence at 12:20 a.m. She said she went to the first address, then to a friend’s house, then to Walmart with friends, then went to two other locations before returning home. The mother wrote out a statement saying her daughter was unruly for not returning home at a specified time. The juvenile is on diversion but not probation. She was cited for being an Unruly Juvenile. TRAFFIC STOP On July 15 police observed the defendant (who was unnamed in the report) speeding. She was stopped for a speeding violation and also a window tint violation. The defendant showed the officer a letter from a Cincinnati eye care center, signed by a doctor, stating she needed the window tint due to eye sensitivity. The officer contacted the eye care center and was advised she was not a patient of

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theirs. She admitted she made up the fake letter because she “liked her car better with the window tint on it.” She was issued a misdemeanor citation for Falsification and a traffic citation for Window Tint. WANTED On July 15 police went to 165 Summer Dr. regarding an active warrant on Steven Snyder through Darke County Municipal Court for Contempt of Court stemming from an OVI charge. He was transported to Darke County jail to serve three days. On July 17 police observed Kaishawn Hudson walking on Virginia Avenue. He was detained and found to have a warrant from Darke County for Trafficking in Heroin, plus one out of Montgomery County for Larceny. The defendant was incarcerated at the Darke County jail. On July 17 police were dispatched to assist in locating two subjects who had fled on foot from officers. One defendant, Seth Brock, was found, after which police learned he had two active warrants. The first was through Montgomery County reference a probation violation on an original charge of Attempted Burglary, $25,000 bond. The second was through Englewood police reference failure to appear for a revocation hearing on an original charge of Unauthorized Use of Property, $3,000 bond. Brock was placed under arrest and transported to the Darke CountyMontgomery County line and released into custody of Brookville police. On July 16 police responded to 542 E. Water St. regarding Elizabeth Whitley. The defendant had a Greenville police warrant for Failing to Comply with serving 10 days on the original charge of Passing Bad Checks. She was transported to Darke County jail and incarcerated with no bond. EARLY BIRD POLICY The Greenville Police Beat is prepared from public records available at the Greenville Police Department. Every effort is made to balance the public’s right to know with the rights of the individuals involved. Readers are encouraged to contact Greenville Police if they have information or concerns regarding these or any other incidents they see. The Early Bird notes all suspects are innocent until proven guilty and welcomes comments and concerns regarding this community service.

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August Blood Drives

Workers take a lunch break from work on the new cattle barn at the Darke County Fairgrounds. The building is expected to be usable by fair time, completely finished in September. (Robinson photo)

New cattle barn to be ready for fair BY BOB ROBINSON ASSOC. EDITOR www.bluebagmedia.com GREENVILLE – “The fair barn will not be complete but it will be usable by fair time,” Darke County Fair Manager Daryl Riffle told Kiwanis of Greenville members July 16. He added work would be wrapped up in September. Riffle later said overhead doors and trim won’t be finished; some walk-in doors where they aren’t needed. He added he wasn’t sure but some metal siding and electrical outlets might not be available until September. The functional aspects of the building, however, will be finished. Some major changes

will be the wash rack and the milk house. “The wash rack will be on the southeast corner of the new building and run west to its halfway point,” he said. “The milk house will be inside.” Junior Fair and Open entrants will still use the show arena as in years past. Riffle told Kiwanis club members and guests one building is going to replace the two that were destroyed, along with the connector between them. It uses the entire area the original buildings used, measuring 170 ft. x 240 ft. (41,000 sq. ft.). While there are still some details to be worked out, the cost of the building will be approximately $1.6 million. The fire destroying the

buildings occurred on Dec. 27. No one was hurt and, according to Riffle, loss of inventory and equipment was minimal. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The site wasn’t released to the Fair Board for cleanup until April 23. Cleanup was finished May 13 and construction began May 15. Riffle said he anticipated 400 vendors, 600 campers, 4,600 different exhibits (including livestock) and 250,000 people in attendance. Kiwanis of Greenville ‘works’ Gate 5 during the fair and is one of several non-profit organizations working the gates to generate income for their charitable activities.

Greenville car arson investigations continue BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER www.bluebagmedia.com GREENVILLE – One person has been arrested in connection with a rash of overnight vehicle break-ins and fires in the City of Greenville and second person is facing charges. According to the Greenville Police Department (GPD), as many as eight vehicles sustained fire damage and thefts were reported from numerous others. The Greenville Fire Department first responded to a car fire in the alley of the 600 block of Sweitzer just after 4:30 a.m. They were then called to a second vehicle fire on Euclid Ave., near Pine Street. Several more reports came in from Green Street and more on Euclid Ave., near Penn

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Street and behind 700 block of Martin Street. GPD and the Darke County Sheriff’s Office, including the K-9 Unit, searched for two younger male suspects that were said to have been seen in the area of the fires. According to Assistant Chief David McDermitt of the Greenville Fire Department, all the vehicles appear to have been ransacked before the suspects started the blazes. Joshua Willis, 18, of

Greenville was arrested and transported to Mercer County jail on a Theft charge. Also charged is 34-year-old Lowell W. Bowers of Greenville. Both face multiple felony arson counts and several misdemeanors and felony thefts. Charges against both are pending indictment with a Grand Jury. The investigation is ongoing with the Greenville Police Department. If you have any information regarding the overnight vehicle thefts and fires, contact the Greenville Police Department at 937-5484150 (option 2) or Darke County Crime Stoppers at 937-547-1661 or online at darkecountycrimestoppers.com you may remain anonymous.

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son was epic as one of them was bouncing off the wall every lap. “He was using the wall all day. At the end of the day it was his downfall. I was getting into the fence every other lap, but I don’t think I hit it as hard as him.” The damage on Larson’s truck finally put an end to his night as he finished one lap down and in 26th place. Prior to the race, Stewart announced he was once again following in Earl and Berniece Baltes’ footsteps in making the speedway a premier dirt track. He will be breaking ground in October to build a facility in the infield of the track that will house a media center, hospitality suites, infield care center, concession stand and restrooms. The building is expected to be complete in spring 2015. While fans will notice the new building their view from the grandstand will remain unobstructed. Stewart quickly nixed the idea the new facility was the result of an agreement with NASCAR to continue bringing the truck race to Eldora. “It had no bearing on whether or not trucks come back,” he said. “We are just trying to keep improving.” He did make a plea to NASCAR, “I hope to continue to have this event every year. I would love for the truck series to not be the only series to come here. No reason why the other two couldn’t come.” Visit Bluebagmedia. com for pictures and in-depth stories on the race and the new construction project.

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information the CAD has specified to the appropriate agencies throughout Darke County. All three are necessary components to Darke County’s 911 emergency services. “We have three server consoles for radio dispatch,” Whittaker said. “One is for fire/rescue, one is for the sheriff and one is a backup. Each can handle all three, so we can go from one to another if needed. Two are in use all the time… there’s too much traffic to only use one.” He added, however, they were gambling the single backup will keep everything moving in the case of a failure. “We’re getting to the point where one can go down… than another… then…” He said this system was “mission critical for all county 911 emergency service departments except Greenville.” If the radio system consoles fail, the

Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs held it’s 10th season at Wayne Lakes. (Dan Stockton photo)

Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs holds 10th year BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER www.bluebagmedia.com WAYNE LAKES – Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs wrapped up the 10th year for the program Wednesday, July 23 at Wayne Lakes with a traditional pizza party. According to cofounders Don Drew and John Winger, an average of approximately 45 kids come out to fish on Wednesdays beginning in June and running for eight weeks. Each week all the kids that register are given a raffle ticket which they are then eligible for prizes at the end of the morning. Each child that participates is required to know how to tie a knot in their fishing line, cast and bait their hooks before fishing on their own. A parent is also required to accompany the kids as well. The idea of the pro-

gram is to teach the kids how to fish and give lessons on life and why it is important to say no to drugs. Drew, who was a D.A.R.E. program officer for 12 years before retiring from the Darke County Sheriff’s Office, said that each year they have deputies and rescue personnel come out and talk with the kids. He said that this year was the first time a recovering addict actually came out and give his story about how drugs landed him in prison and messed up his life. “You could really see what he said got the attention of the some of the kids listening,” Drew told The Early Bird. The program sees a lot of support locally. Both Judge Hein and Monnin made donations, as well as the Darke County Prosecuting Attorney Kelly

Ormsby. Several local churches, clubs and businesses also gave to help make the program a success. “We really do what we can to encourage the kids to learn to fish,” Winger said. “We teach them safety and even how to fillet and fry the fish.” “I am just amazed at the turnout,” stated Darke County Sheriff Deputy Ron Beisner. “You can just see the excitement on the kids faces with the interaction with the veteran fisherman. It is like fishing with grandpa.” In addition to volunteers Bob Farmer, Doug Bickley and Wayne Lakes resident Gabe Petho, the program received donations from Little Debbie, Mikesells, Jelly Belly and several local businesses to help feed and handout snacks to the kids.

dispatchers can’t talk on the radio; and they can’t drop tones for fire dispatch or rescue. Whittaker said Motorola has quoted an upgrade to the consoles from $369,000 to $420,000, depending on the layout chosen. The current upgrade is designed to last until 2027. That’s one issue. The other is the repeater towers. “Right now the computers in these towers are working fine,” Whittaker said. However, they are also old… old to the point they can’t be repaired; they have to be replaced. “The new ones are not compatible with the old ones, so if one goes bad, they all have to be replaced.” There’s that issue, and there’s the issue of the offered upgrade only lasting 13 years. There are two other options, both of which would – at least theoretically – remove any concerns over upgrades. One is the county could go with the state’s

MARCS (Multi Agency Radio Communication System), which is 800 MHz (megahertz) based, or set up its own 800 MHz system. If the county goes with MARCS, the state maintains the system; if the county sets up its own, Motorola has advised it can be maintained with no limitation issues. Either way, the entire network is going to have to be replaced. This includes all systems throughout the county – fire departments, emergency services, repeater towers, hand-held radios… everything. At this point, potential expense to the county service alone can approach $1 million. “What’s that going to do to the small EMS or fire departments?” Whittaker asked. “Not only the initial cost, but if we go with MARCS, the state charges $20 per radio per month on its system. What happens if the volunteer agency can’t pay it… do they get dropped?”

The 911 Call Telephone system is currently not at issue. Whittaker said they can’t take text messaging yet and probably won’t for a while. “Our system doesn’t have the capability; some systems have the texting but not photo capability. We’re waiting to see what the state requires and base our decision on that… we’re doing our best to spend our dollars wisely.” Regardless, there are some serious questions to be answered in the near future. “We have to know where we’re headed,” Whittaker said. Currently, Darke County is the only county in this area still using VHF (Very High Frequency) as opposed to having (or at least working toward) either version of the 800 system, making communication with agencies outside the county difficult, if not impossible. “We’re becoming an island alone with this system,” Whittaker said.


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ON YOUR MIND

Working to ensure local control Recently I joined families in west central Ohio to participate in “We Will Not Conform,” hosted by Glenn Beck. This program was hosted at movie theatres across the country where viewers served as audience participants in the program that focused on the pitfalls of Common JIM BUCHY Core. This experience opened my OHIO REPRESENTATIVE eyes even more to the risks associated with the Common Core and further solidified the need to stop the implementation of it in Ohio. The goal of Common Core came with good intentions. Providing a set of standards that would result in all students covering classroom material in a similar order helps transient students remain on the same educational path as their peers. President Obama hi-jacked this program and tied it to federal dollars through Race to the Top, thus abandoning local control that is a staple of education in Ohio. The ultimate goal of the Obama administration is to nationalize education. Stopping the Common Core in Ohio starts at the local level where the grassroots need to work together to draw the support of their elected school board officials. In west central Ohio the grassroots have been respectful in their goal and have garnered attention of the local school boards—but work must continue to protect local children from nationalized education. The work of the grassroots groups not only garnered local attention, statewide officials have made a note of this issue and they have expressed interest in learning more and keeping high quality education in Ohio’s schools. The work of the local grassroots people has elevated this issue to a state level discussion. The Governor, Speaker of the House William Batchelder and our Senate President Keith Faber are engaged in the discussion and they are interested in protecting Ohio’s school children. As a sign of that commitment these three leaders collaborated with experts in education to pass new laws effective next school year that will ensure local people are running Ohio’s school systems. House Bill 487, the education reform bill that was part of the Mid-Biennium Review included provisions that help to protect Ohio’s children from the nationalization of public education. It requires education standards to be more specific and clearly written so there is no confusion in what we teach our children. It also makes sure that students’ personally identifiable information is protected, so that it will not be used to distinguish or trace the student’s identity. Western Ohio is a great region with the best teachers, administrators, and most involved parents you can find. We shouldn’t have to conform to an education system like Common Core because our school systems are more effective and efficient than Common Core. Ohio students deserve the best. That is why a provision was built into House Bill 487 that reaffirms Ohio’s power in creating its own curriculum, independent of any other state. Local school boards, teachers, administrators, and parents know best when it comes to selecting textbooks and establishing curriculum for their students. Allowing parents a more active role in these decisions is a responsibility that our schools should be taking seriously. School districts in western Ohio are the perfect example of how the involvement of local administrators, teachers, and parents produce the best possible education system for a child to learn from. In Ohio we are committed to stopping the federal government’s takeover of education. We remain committed to local control in Ohio’s schools. This is a step in the right direction. There is more to be done but Ohio’s schools will be under local control in the 2014-2015 school year. Please give me your opinion on this topic and others in the news this month by completing an online survey at tinyurl.com/buchyjuly2014.

American Made American Flags As we celebrated Independence Day last week, Americans took time to honor and celebrate our great nation. One way we can continue to express our patriotism is to support American workers and businesses. That’s why I introduced the AllSHERROD BROWN American Flag Act, which requires U.S. SENATOR American flags bought by the federal government to be produced entirely with American-made materials. Right now, the federal government is required to purchase flags made from only a minimum of 50 percent American-made materials. There’s no reason why the American flag, the very symbol of our nation and the men and women who have bravely served in the armed forces, can’t be made right here at home. With Ohio companies proudly producing the American flag, taxpayer funds shouldn’t be used to purchase flags from other countries. It’s easy to buy an American flag made in Ohio. RS Sewing, Inc., in Canton, is the nation’s largest supplier of American-made stick flags, and Annin Flagmakers has a manufacturing plant in Coshocton. This holiday, and every day, an American flag, made by American workers with American-made materials is the right way to honor our veterans and support our manufactures. Last week, the All-American Flag Act came one step closer to becoming law when it passed through committee. Now, I urge both the Senate and the House to pass this bill and support future “Buy America” provisions to ensure that American taxpayer dollars benefit American workers and businesses.

Lessons in diversity Grumpy Side of 60

by Bob Robinson Associate Editor bluebagmedia.com

“Your turn, sweety… how about reading to me?” Looking at me. Smiling. Silence. Not a word. “Can you read this to me?” I repeated. Looking directly into my eyes. Smiling. Silence. “Come on. I read to you. Read to me… Please? …Pretty please?” She finally starts reading. We have a few things to work on, but she did pretty good. When the session was over, I asked her mom: “Was it me or is this typical for her?” Mom: “Oh, don’t worry. She just doesn’t know you. When she does, you won’t be able to shut her up!” That was session one with a seven-year-old. Another first session, this time with a six-yearold… the little guy stared up at me with huge eyes. And no smile. But we got the job done! It should come as no surprise Callie Z isn’t the only Woodland student

who doesn’t like me. One of my students this summer looked like he’d walk out of the library when he first saw me… the only problem? Mom was there, too. He couldn’t. Our first session was touch and go. Our second session better but still cautious. What finally did it, I think, was when he ran ahead of me and managed to get the elevator door closed before I could get there. I believe that’s called payback. Today we get along fine and while ‘learning’ still isn’t his priority, he’s doing it despite himself… and making progress. “I want to do this!” An 11-year-old… no problem but your mom needs to sign you up. Twenty minutes later he was back with the signed form… “Can we start now? Can we? Please?” Sure. He did okay; had word recognition issues. He left excited with assignments for the following week. Haven’t seen him since. Fast forward to college. Students in my public speaking classes are typically high school juniors and seniors, with a few adult learners mixed

in. My technical writing students are almost exclusively adult learners. Nobody wants to be in the classes I teach (they’re required for their majors and perceived as necessary evils). “If I were to offer you an A for the course and then say you never had to come to class or complete an assignment, how many of you would take me up on it?” Hands from most of those in the class – any class, without fail – would shoot up… big grins on all faces, young and old alike!! “Now, during your job interview you find out that communication skills have a huge impact on your desirability. This is true with most employers. The interviewer asks about these skills, telling you that being able to speak in front of large groups (or write technical papers) is an essential part of the position… then what?” Most realize at that point ‘respect for learning,’ one of Edison’s core values, actually does have a place in their educational goals. Even in a

perceived necessary evil. Over the next 16 weeks, I see students with excellent grammar and grammar challenges, students who do well on written quizzes and those who don’t, those who understand critical thinking and research and those who don’t, those who talk up a storm and those who look like they’re going to pass out… those who excel and those simply happy to pass. Unfortunately, a few even give up. I have to approach those challenges – and successes – according to individual needs, regardless of age. I think back to my school days, elementary through college. One size fits all; choose to succeed or fail. Today we understand a little more about diversity. It isn’t just ethnic or religious or diverse groups… Want to learn about human diversity? True human diversity? Try teaching a class of 20 or more first graders… or eighth graders, or high school students… even college students. That’s a real lesson in diversity.

CAUV values to skyrocket GREENVILLE – Farmers across Ohio have benefited in the past in regards to CAUV values that have been kept extremely low and now these values are scheduled to increase quite a bit in the next few years. Ted Finnarn, Darke County attorney, is the Ohio Farmers Union representative to the Agricultural Advisory Committee of the Division of Tax Equalization and this CAUV Advisory Committee functions to advise the Ohio Tax Department on the operation of the Current Agricultural Use Valuation (CAUV) law and the consequent valuations used under the law. Finnarn has served on this State Committee for over 38 years originally being appointed by the Ohio Farmers Union in 1976. Scott Zumbrink, Darke County Treasurer, also serves on this committee, representing the State Treasurers’ Association and he has served with distinction since 2007. According to Finnarn and Zumbrink the CAUV table valuations (which vary according to soil type, slope, drainage and soil management groups, using inputs of a fiveyear “olympic” average of crop prices and costs of production) will increase

substantially for tax year 2014 effective for taxes to be paid in 2015. When the more important comparison is made between the 2011 table valuations to the 2014 valuations (the 2011 table being the last one used by counties, which will now use the 2014 values, due to the three year rotation), there may be an increase of approximately 110185% or more in CAUV values. By way of explanation Finnarn and Zumbrink noted the CAUV values had been kept artificially low in the past since they were mainly dependent on crop prices (which were low) vs. expenses (and government farm payments have never been taken into consideration). CAUV values got so low in some counties (circa tax year 2005) that farmers were only paying

Ted Finnarn “Mr. CAUV”

$3 - $4 per acre per year on some of their valuable farm real estate. Finnarn stated “We had a real problem of almost losing the CAUV entirely during the summer of 2006 since the values were so much lower than the fair market value of farm real estate.” The formula had to be adjusted and updated and with the 2008-2012 increase in crop prices coupled with lower interest rates, it was inevitable the CAUV

values would go up in the future. Even though farmers may be paying more on their tax bill, they should realize that the highest CAUV values in the state will still be only around $5,030 per acre. A comparison from 2007-11 to 2014 is as follows: *Corn/bu. $2.89 to $4+ *Soybeans/bu. $7.22 to $12+ *Land Value/Acre $5,000 to $10,000+ The CAUV formula uses a seven year average and kicks out the highest and lowest years, then five year average crop prices vs. five years costs of production and then capitalizes the result per soil type by dividing interest rate (rates have been extremely low) to equal CAUV per soil type per acre.

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CHURCH & SOCIAL

GHS Class of 1959 reunion

Wilson’s 40th anniversary

NEW WESTON – Rusty and Teresa (Brewer) Wilson will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug. 9, 1974 at Oakland Church of the Brethren by Rev. Fred Barnhard. They are the parents of two children, D.J., of W.V. and Danielle of Kansas. They have five grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to a picnic style celebration at New Weston Park on Aug. 9, 4-7 p.m. The couple asks that gifts be omitted.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Joe & Shirley Delaplane – 1974

Delaplane’s 40th anniversary is 10/9 GREENVILLE – Joe and Shirley Delaplane, of Greenville, are celebrating their 40th anniversary. The couple was married Aug. 9, 1974 at Grace Lutheran Church in Greenville. Joe has been farming all his life; starting out

Logan Hackney

Name: Logan Hackney Age: 3 Years Birthday: July 29 Parents: Jesse and Susan Hackney Siblings: Ayden, Jayden, Lainee and Lucas Hackney Grandparents: Joe and Brenda Osterholt, Scott and Krista Hoggatt, Susan Miller and James Hackney Great Grandparents: Mary Kaiser and the late Jack Kaiser, Gary and Lois Hoggatt, James and the late Patricia Owens, Gladyss Miller and the late Bob Miller, and Daisy Hackney

Stelvideo social set

GREENVILLE – The Stelvideo Christian Church will host an ice cream social on Aug. 2, 5-7 p.m. In addition to ice cream, there will be sandwiches, salads, desserts and drinks. The cost is a donation. Everyone is welcome.

Joe & Shirley Delaplane present

Leo Witwer

Witwer to turn 90 GREENVILLE – Leo Witwer will celebrate his 90th birthday on July 29. In honor of the occasion, his wife and children have planned a celebration to be held July 27 in the private dining room at the Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville, 2-4 p.m.

Arcanum BOE meets

ARCANUM – The Arcanum-Butler Local Board of Education will hold a special Board of Education Meeting on July 28, 5:30 p.m. in the Board Office. This meeting will be for the purpose of a work session and executive session to discuss matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulations or state statutes.

milking cows and raising sheep. Now, he continues to farm the land that’s been in the family for five generations and stays busy raising dairy replacement heifers with his sons and hired helpers. Shirley works as a clerk for the Darke County Treasurer in the courthouse. She had previously worked at Uhlman’s (Stage) and The Card Shop. She’s known for her decorative cakes; a side business she started over 30 years ago. Through the years, they’ve enjoyed watching the kids and being involved in their activities, including playing sports, singing, writing poetry and 4-H. The couple raised three children: Matthew Delaplane of Greenville, Elizabeth (David) Klaus of Houston, Texas, and Sarah (Brad) Allen of Carmel, Ind. They are the proud grandparents of three granddaughters: Alma and Lillian Allen and Libby Klaus and another baby on the way. Cards and letters may be sent to 3951 St. Rt. 121, Greenville, Ohio 45331.

GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School Class of 1959 invites all classmates to their 55th reunion on Aug. 15 and 16. A fathering will be held at the Bistro Off Broadway on Friday, 7 p.m. Dinner will be at the Greenville Elks Club, 6 p.m., on Saturday. A class photo will be taken at 6:30 p.m. This is the first weekend of the Great Darke County Fair so plan on a great time. The cost is $15 per person. The photo is $15 per photo. Send reservations to Susan Schaar, 221 Linwood Drive, Greenville, Ohio 45331, 548-5233, or email linwood2011@ roadrunner.com.

Randy and Coleen Ayette – 1974

Church hits milestone GREENVILLE – St. Paul UCC, 129 West Third St., Greenville wishes to express its gratitude of serving in this community for the last 150 years. They will commemorate their 150th Anniversary on Sept. 28. They will festively celebrate during the morning worship at 10:30 a.m. This will be followed by a carry-in luncheon. More information will come as the time draws nearer. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Randy and Coleen Ayette present

Ayette’s 40th anniversary GREENVILLE – Randy and Coleen Ayette will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Aug. 13. The couple was married at the St. Claire Home in Greenville on Aug. 13, 1974. They have two daughters, Robin (Justin) Sharp and Becky (Chris Ballweg) Tennant. They have five grandchildren, Wyatt Sharp, Evan Tennant, Kiley Tennant, Carter Ballweg and Cayden Ballweg. There will be an open house in their honor on Aug. 3, 2-5 p.m., at the Elks Lodge, Greenville. Please join them to celebrate this special occasion.

Garment of Praise

Garment of Praise concert is Aug. 1 GREENVILLE – The Garment of Praise Quartet is coming to Ohio. Please plan to join Lighthouse Christian, 5256 Sebring Warner Road, Greenville, for an evening of praise and worship on

Aug. 1, 7 p.m. For more information, contact Sheldon and Kim Lavy, 6928189. The church is located north of the US Route 127 and State Route 49 interchange.

VCC’s Soles 4 Souls VERSAILLES – Did you know that 400 million children worldwide live in extreme poverty? Did you know that most of them have never owned a pair of shoes? During the month of August, the Versailles Christian Church, 105 W. Ward St., Versailles, is partnering with Soles 4 Souls and will be collecting shoes that you no longer want or need. The donations of your used (or new)

shoes will be used to fight the human tragedy of global poverty. Please rubber-band each pair of shoes; include $1 with each pair to help with shipping, and then drop off your donations to Versailles Christian Church anytime from Aug. 1-17. Be sure to encourage your friends and co-workers to participate and donate their shoes, also. For more information, call 526-4194 or visit www.versaillescc. com.

Whirledge and Slonaker featured GREENVILLE – The next concert presented by the Greenville Municipal Jazz Band will take place July 27, 7:30 p.m., Marling Band Shell, in the Greenville City Park. The Band is directed by JR Price. This week, the Greenville Municipal Jazz Band will perform jazz and pop music. Musical selections for the evening will include Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, Jump, Jive and Wail, Green Onions and many more. This enjoyable evening of jazz will cap off a great weekend of music in Greenville. This week the Greenville Municipal Jazz Band will feature the beautiful vocals of Greenville native Chelsea Whirledge. Chelsea is a 2007 graduate of Greenville High School and 2011 graduate of Ball State University. Chelsea will be singing an updated version of the jazz standard Summertime. She will also perform Cry Me a River and When I Fall in Love. Chelsea is the current direc-

tor of vocal music for Greenville Senior High School. Also featured for the evening will be trumpeter John Slonaker. John is a long time member of the band and performs regionally in many other jazz and community bands. John resides in Troy and is the retired band director for Troy City Schools. He will be featured on the timeless jazz standard My Funny Valentine. This wonderful jazz concert is free and open to the public. Plenty of seating is available or you are welcome to bring your lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the band. Bring some friends and enjoy the show.

BIBLE SCHOOL

GREENVILLE – The community is invited to International Spy Academy VBS 2014 hosted by Greenville CMA church. This VBS is for grades K-6th, and will run Aug. 11-13, 9-11:30 a.m. There is no cost. To register, call Pastor Shawn Harrison at the church office, 548-4955.


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Head Start begins enrolling children

Inside the dome, parents and children awaited the beginning of the presentation of “Passport to the Universe,” narrated by Tom Hanks. (Bob Robinson photo)

Dome Theater, a non-traditional learning opportunity at library BY BOB ROBINSON ASSOC. EDITOR www.bluebagmedia.com GREENVILLE – It’s non-traditional, it’s 3-dimensional… it’s almost like a mobile version of a planetarium. It’s called “Dome Theater” and it goes beyond the traditional treatment of the stars found in planetariums; it can be about the stars, but also social studies, science, language arts, technology, health and more. On July 19 the Dome Theater was at the Greenville Public Library and the theme was about outer space… 12 sessions were held; they included Passport to the Universe, Saturn the Ring World II, Future Moon, Cosmic Collision, Are We Alone? and more. “These sessions are geared to the fourth through eighth grade group,” said Chad Dunham, Dome Theater presenter. “In community functions like this, I require parents to participate… so they can discuss it with their kids.” The “dome” was set up in the research room of the library… approximately 16-20 feet in diameter; black, air-filled plastic. No chairs are in-

“It was good,” said Joey Benedict following the Passport to the Universe presentation of the Dome Theater in the Greenville Public Library. Her brothers, (left) Shane Benedict and Brenden Wray agreed. (Bob Robinson photo)

side; viewers lie in their backs and watch the 20minute presentation unfold in the surrounding circular ceiling and wall. Projection is handled with a laptop and a wideangle projector. There were about 15 viewers for “Passport to the Universe,” narrated by Tom Hanks. “It was good,” said one youngster as he left the dome. Another said he liked it as well… his little sister said she liked it, too. “What did you like about it?” “My name is Joey!” she said. “What did you like about it, Joey?” Shrug and a grin. “It was good.” “I don’t want to say this is just for kids,” Dunham said. “These are for everybody, but we spe-

cialize in the elementary age group.” The dome can hold up to 50 kindergarten students, about 40 first graders and so on, dropping by about 10 for each age group. He added this was a quality approach to student learning opportunities without the cost of a field trip. “It’s much more economical,” he said. “Also while one group is in the dome, other groups are still learning in their other subjects.” He noted they can usually work in a full school in one day. “At one point, we made a presentation to 180 students in six hours.” Dome Theater, dometheater.net, is a presentation of Kramer Entertainment out of Grand Rapids, Mich.

GREENVILLE – The Head Start classrooms in Greenville, Bradford, and Union City at Kids Learning Place in Darke County are now taking applications for three and four year old children for the 2014-2015 school year that starts in September. There are part-day preschool classrooms and home base visiting options available. Head Start is a highquality comprehensive preschool program that provides a kindergarten readiness education, health and social services, and nutritional programs. The no-cost program is for low-income families who meet eligibility requirements set by federal guidelines. The program may also provide services to children that are homeless, in foster homes, and

children with special needs without income restrictions. Kids Learning Place is committed to ensuring education excellence for all the children we serve. They strive for early childhood education excellence by including: * Teachers with degrees in every classroom. * A safe and nurturing learning environment. * A research-based curriculum that focuses on the child’s strengths and interests. * Involvement with Ohio’s “Step Up to Quality” program that recognizes learning and development programs that exceed licensing, health, and safety standards. Our centers are the only programs in Darke County recognized with either three or four star awards.

The application process is taking place in Darke County, secure your child’s spot in the program. For more information about Head Start and Kids Learning Place call 1-866-6274557 and talk with a local person. Check their website at www.kidslearningplace. org or “like” our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/kidslearningplace.

Park Board will meet

GREENVILLE – The Darke County Park District Board of Commissions will meet in regular session on Aug. 14, 4 p.m., Tecumseh Room, Shawnee Prairie Nature Education Center, 4267 St. Rt. 502 W., Greenville.


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OBITUARIES

SWANK – Wayne R. Swank, 84, of Greenville, passed away suddenly on July 23, 2014 at Wayne Hospital. He was born Feb. 2, 1930 to the late Ira and Pauline Swank. Wayne graduated from Jackson High School; retired from the Union City Body Company; was a longtime Darke County farmer; and was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church of Rossburg, OH and Ansonia Christian Church, Ansonia. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter-in-law Carla Swank. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Luella Swank of Greenville; daughter and son-in-law Linda and Jerry Lyons of Union City,; son Randy Swank of Greenville; grandchildren Sheena (Michael Pettus) Lyons of Columbus, Dusty (fiancé Jamie Hufford) Lyons of Greenville, Kelsey (fiancé Chase Barga) Swank of Greenville, and Jordy Swank of Greenville; great granddaughter Eisley Barga of Greenville; brothers Donald (Wanda) Swank of Greenville, and William (Helen) Swank of Columbus; and numerous nieces and nephews. Private Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Girton Schmidt & Boucher Gard Funeral Home, Eaton, is assisting with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Association of Darke County, PO Box 781, Greenville, Ohio 45331. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.gsbfuneralhome.com. LANDIS – Frieda Belle Landis, 83, of Greenville, died Monday, July 21, 2014. A Graveside Service was held Friday, July 25, 2014 in the Germantown Cemetery, Germantown.

BOWMAN

BREWER – Betty Mae Brewer, 85, of Greenville, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014. A funeral service was held Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home. Burial is in Greenville Township Memorial Garden in Darke County.

– Millard H. B o w Veteran man, 92, of Greenville and formerly of Rossburg, died Saturday, July 19, 2014. Services were held Wednesday, July 23, at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in the Greenville Cemetery.

HAWKEY

– Carl Leo “Bud” Hawkey, Veteran 88, of New Madison, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014. A Celebration of Life service will be held in Greenmound Cemetery on July 27, 10 a.m.

SARTORI

– Martha G. Sartori, 85, of Greenville, died Friday, July 18, 2014. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville.

CAMPBELL

BARLAGE – Jacqueline V. Barlage, 80, of Russia, died Sunday, July 20, 2014. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 28, 2014 at the Versailles Christian Church, 105 West Ward St., Versailles. Burial will follow in St. Remy Cemetery, Russia. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-8 p.m., at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles and Monday morning from 9-10 a.m. at the church.

– John S. “Jack” Veteran C a m p bell, 85, of Greenville, died Thursday, July 17, 2014. Services were held Tuesday, July 22, at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in the Greenville Union Cemetery.

RIEMAN – Jerry L. “Fat Man” Rieman, Sr., 65, of New Harrison, died Saturday, July 19, 2014. A memorial service was held Saturday, July 26, 2014 at the Greenville Creek Christian Community Church, Bradford.

DISPENNETTE

– H. Gene DispenVeteran n e t t e , 69, of Greenville, died Monday, July 21, 2014. Services were held Saturday July 26, 2014 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in Miami Memorial park, Covington.

KOSIER – Richard C. “Dick” Kosier, 85 of Fairborn, died Wednesday July 16, 2014. A service was held Friday, July 25, 2014, at BeltonStroup Funeral Home, Fairborn. Burial is in the Byron Cemetery. NEIBERG – Wilma L. Neiberg, 63, of Bradford, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014. A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 28, 2014 at the StockerFraley Funeral Home, Bradford. The family will receive friends 3 p.m. Monday until time of service.

IN MEMORIAM

Carl LeRoy Robison July 29, 2013-2014 You are greatly missed and loved by all your children and grandchildren and great grandchildren. And you are loved and missed very much by your wife Sandy K. Robison.

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on Lottie Dottie products. Readmore’s Hallmark, 524 S. Broadway, will offer a sale on Life is Good t-shirts and sports items. ‘First Friday’ events aim to bring people downtown during evening hours to enjoy activities, demonstrations, food and music in a beautiful historic setting. The monthly event is presented by Main Street Greenville – a non-profit organization committed to stimulating and supporting revitalization efforts, historic preservation and economic growth in historic Downtown Greenville. To learn more, visit www. DowntownGreenville.org or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ mainstreetgreenville. You can contact them at 5484998 or agarrett@mainstreetgreenville.org.

Local grad serves on oldest warship BOSTON, MA - A 2006 Bradford High School graduate is part of a handpicked Navy crew serving on the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat, the USS Constitution. Airmen Emily Judy serves aboard the 216year-old Boston-based ship named by President George Washington to honor the Constitution of the United States of America. Famously known as “Old Ironsides,” the Constitution is a wooden-hulled threemasted heavy frigate that originally launched in 1797 as one of six original frigates authorized for construction by the Naval Armament Act of 1794. Judy, 27, said she is honored to have been selected to serve on the ship that is rich in history and successfully held off the British Navy in the War of 1812. “I am proud to serve on the oldest ship in the Navy,” said Judy. “Being stationed here is a great way to meet people from all over the world, which broadens your cultural views.” Constitution actively defended sea lanes against global threats from 1797 to 1855. Now a featured destination on Boston’s Freedom Trail, Constitution and her crew offer community outreach and education about the ship’s history and the importance of maintaining a strong Navy to hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

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Seventy-five sailors make up the crew aboard USS Constitution. These sailors routinely interact with the public talking about their jobs aboard Constitution, their previous duty stations, Navy rules and regulations and life aboard a Navy vessel. “It is an honor to serve on the USS Constitution, the world’s oldest commissioned war fighting vessel, but I am even prouder to serve alongside its 75 member crew,” said Cmdr. Sean Kearns, Constitution’s 73rd commanding officer. “Each sailor selected to serve on the USS Constitution has a unique story to tell, like that of “Old Ironsides.” The mission of today’s Navy is not much different than in 1797: protect-

ing and defending America on the world’s oceans.” Constitution is scheduled to conduct several sailing demonstrations in Boston Harbor this summer prior to entering a three-year dry dock maintenance period. The ship’s first sailing, which will commemorate both the Battle of Midway and the 70th anniversary of D-Day, is scheduled for June 6. The popular Independence Day sailing, open to the public via lottery, will occur on July 4. “The Navy has provided me an opportunity to see the world,” said Judy. “Serving aboard USS Constitution allows me to share those positive experiences that the Navy has given me with the public every day.”

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We have something NEW and WONDERFUL at Brethren Retirement Community that our residents and their families will really love – a large pergola on the patio just past the library. This beautiful addition to our campus was made possible with the manpower of the Light Foundation’s Youth Leadership Camp. Working side-by-side our hardworking maintenance team, Matt Light, Nick Schuckman and Brian Rehmert and their team of 16 young men, worked relentlessly in the heat and humidity to construct a large pergola for our residents. This truly was a community service project, even Evan Warner, son of John Warner, helped with this project. In addition to building the pergola, some of these young men organized and called BINGO for our residents, then served them lunch. Yet another group of the young men manned the grills and cooked hamburgers for the residents’ lunch. The residents are very excited about the pergola and enjoyed watching it go up in such a short pe-

Brethren Retirement’s new tagline, Traditional Values, Innovative Services speaks volumes as we plan for yet another amenity, that will be offered to the residents who call BRC home. Behavior Based Ergonomics Therapy (BBET), will soon be on our campus and available to all of our residents who are living with dementia. The BBET program – created by Wright State University ergonomics professor Dr. Govind Bharwani and his daughter Meena Bharwani – is the first of its kind in the nation. It works by preventing the two main causes of behavioral problems in Alzheimer’s and dementia patients: boredom and disengagement. Dr. Bharwani and Meena’s enthusiasm and dedication to this program are remarkable and we know this is exactly what Brethren Retirement Community needs for the 50+% of residents who are challenged daily with dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. Dr. Bharwani’s award winning therapy helps reduce cognitive stress on Alzheimer’s/dementia residents by using customized comforting and stimulating interventions. The BBET program consists of four therapies including: Music Therapy, Video Therapy, Stimulating Therapy, and Memory Prop Box Therapy that are individually customized to match each resi-

riod of time. Not only is the pergola beautiful, it provides an opportunity for our residents to spend time outside, out of the sun and overlooking our large pond with the swans. The Light Foundation accomplished this event in a little over a day, something that would have taken our staff considerably longer to build. John L. Warner, President and CEO said, “We want to express our appreciation to Matt Light and the Light Foundation Camp for their generous support of Brethren Retirement Community (BRC) and the many residents we are called to serve. The young men from the camp who worked on the service project at BRC did a fantastic job!

The pergola that they helped to build will provide much enjoyment for our residents and families for many years to come. We are grateful as well that Matt, the camp counselors and kids took time to play BINGO, have lunch and fellowship with our residents. This truly made their day. We wish the Light Foundation much success as they continue to make a positive impact in the lives of young people.” Dale Musser, Director of Facility Management, agrees with Warner by saying, “It certainly was a pleasure to have the Light Foundation here at Brethren Retirement Community for their 2014 Community Service project. It was a a wonderful project that will provide years of enjoyment for everyone at BRC. All of the young men that worked here were very polite and mannerly and thru their comments to me, felt a great sense of accomplishment for their work. We all wish all the young men success in their future, and welcome the Light Foundation back to BRC in years to come.”

caverns in Ohio and the United States, they also include many rare formations that are found in less than 10% of the caverns in the US. Following the tour of the Ohio Caverns, they traveled to Bellefontaine to enjoy a delicious lunch at the historic Whitmore House where they also toured the home and gardens!

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event was successful and generated over $5000 in just one short funfilled evening. The lively crowd of more than 125 women anticipated the live auction of new and unique purses and then had the opportunity to shop in the Secret Treasures room that housed the remaining items. As you can imagine, the women were delighted with the numerous items and all left with a bag of new purchases. The $5000 that was brought in from this event, combined with several lead gifts from the BRC Auxiliary, Matt and Angie Arnold, Dr. Sylvan and Mary Jo Eller, and the upcoming 8th Annual Charity Auction and Dinner on September 5th, 2014 at Romer’s Catering will help us achieve our goal of putting four BBET resource centers throughout Brethren Retirement Community to improve the quality of life for our residents. For more information on BBET, to make a donation, or purchase tickets to the 8th Annual Charity Auction and Dinner, call Jane Woodie at 547-7642.

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Chestnut Village Residents Visit Ohio Caverns A group of Chestnut Village residents recently spent an hour underground in the majestic Ohio Caverns. The mile walk through the caverns was filled with the rich history of the caves, gorgeous colors and spectacular stalactite, stalagmite and crystal formations everywhere. Not only are the Ohio Caverns known to be the most colorful

dent’s interests and capabilities. This proven program offers a host of benefits for the residents, families, and staff who work daily with each resident. BBET offers comfort, appropriate cognitive exercises, nonpharmacological options for managing behaviors and engaging residents, and even enhances the family visits and interactions. The results from the BBET program are amazing and show a reduction in falls, improvement in mood and behavior issues, reduction in PRN medications, and a reduction in anti-psychotic medications. Brethren Retirement Community’s Union campus, Mill Ridge Village, recently hosted a mini-event to begin the fundraising for the BBET program. The mini-event, called Bags Baubles and Elegant Treasures turned into a large event because of the wonderful donations we received from residents, families, friends, and community members. With more than 2000 items from purses, scarves, jewelry, hats, belts, and gloves the

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Union City is ready for Stateline Heritage Days UNION CITY – Stateline Heritage Days will begin with a few preliminary events on Wednesday, but by the weekend comes around the event will be entertaining thousands of visitors each day. If you are looking for musical entertainment, theatrical productions or have a hankering for festival food you don’t want to miss this annual event. The following is the schedule for the 2014 Stateline Heritage Days. Wednesday, July 30 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 11th Annual “Summertime” Photography Show Opening and Awards Located at Historic Arts Depot – sponsored by the A.A.R.C. 12:30-5:30 p.m. – Voting Most Photogenic Baby and Pampered Pets Contest, 313 N. Columbia St. 5 p.m. – Open Air Market and Antique Tractor Display – Railroad Park 5:30–7:30 p.m. – Debbie Bryson under the big tent gospel/country music 6:30 p.m. – Karaoke Preliminaries and Finals - Main stage 7-9 p.m. – Ambush at railroad park (Classic Rock) 8–9 p.m. – Melodrama – Under the big tent Thursday, July 31 10 a.m. to dusk – Open Air Market and antique tractor display 10 a.m.-7 p.m. – 11th Annual “Summertime” Photography Show, Historic Arts Depot

6 p.m. – Rootbeer Guzzling Contest, A&W Root Beer Stand 6-7:45 p.m. – Old Time Revival under the big tent 6-7 p.m. – Hymn Sing with Jeri Liebert, Railroad Park 7:30-10 p.m. – Ambush on the Big Stage 7 p.m. – Melodrama under the big tent 8 p.m. – Reenactment of David Conner First Trading Post of Randolph County - Railroad Park Friday, Aug. 1 10 a.m. to dusk – Open Air Market and Antique Tractor Display, Railroad Park 10 a.m.-7 p.m. - 11th Annual “ Summertime” Photography Show. Historic Arts Depot 5-5:45 p.m. – New Hope Puppet Show 5-9 p.m. – Truck and Tractor Show, East Elm Street by Union City Ohio Fired Dept. Sponsored by the Union City Ohio Fire Association 6 p.m. – Kiddie Tractor Pull, located in front of the Union City, OH fire department sponsored by Hemmelgarn and Sons Kiddie Balance Beam, immediately following Kiddie Tractor Pull 6:30 p.m. - Greenriver Boys Blue Grass Band, Railroad Park 6-6:30 p.m. – U.C.C.H.S. Dance Team, Main Stage, Columbia Street 6:30-6:45 p.m. – Mississinawa Valley H.S. and

M.S. Dance Teams, Main Stage, Columbia Street 6:45-7:45 p.m. – Jan and Becky and the Dance Connection, Main Stage, Columbia Street 7 p.m. – Melodrama under the big tent 8–10:30 p.m. – Savannah Jack Back by popular demand, Main Stage, Columbia Street Saturday, Aug. 2 8 a.m. – Sign up for the Hub City Heritage 5K Run/Walk, sponsored by Union City Athletic Boosters 9 a.m. – Run/Walk begins 10 a.m. to dusk – Open Air Market and Antiques Tractor Display, Railroad Park 4-7 p.m. – 11th Annual “Summertime” Photography Show, Historic Arts Depot, sponsored by A.A.R.C. Noon – Antique Tractor Pull, Railroad Park 1 p.m. – Grand Parade 5-9 p.m. – 9th Annual Cruise–In, sponsored by the Union City, OH Fire Association 5 p.m. – Melodrama, under the big tent 5 p.m. – Modified Truck and Tractor Pull, Railroad Park 5-6 p.m. – Mandy Neff, Main Stage, Columbia St. 7 p.m. – Melodrama, under the big tent 8-10:30 p.m. – The Bull Dogs, sponsored by Frank Miller Lumber Main Stage, Columbia St.

Shown are Ansonia FFA Chaplain Robert Christman, Ansonia FFA Sentinel Lydia Sink, Ansonia FFA Advisor Brad Lentz, Ansonia FFA Vice President Megan Bergman; MVHS FFA President Heather Dirksen, MVHS Secretary Kasey Hummel, and MVHS FFA Advisor Carmen Hartzell.

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Announcing the new event and holding the unique trophies are Stanley Garrett, Gabby Elizondo, Larry Wiley, Skylie Boze, Bud Carpenter, Gene Young and Alex Boze. (Ryan Berry photo)

Truck and Tractor Show and swap meet is new to festival BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR UNION CITY – Stateline Heritage Days is adding a new event to its lineup of quality entertainment. They will be hosting an Old and New Truck and Tractor Show. The show will be held on July 31 and Aug. 1 at the Union City Railroad Park. Bud Carpenter, coorganizer, is welcoming all makes and models. He said, “Ugly, rusty any shape of cars, vans, buses – anything with wheels is welcome.” He encouraged them to push, pull

or drag it to the show. The event is free. If you’re looking to sell your junker and want to swap it for something equally as junky – this show is the perfect spot for you. In addition to the truck and tractor show they will also be hosting a swap meet. He encourages area residents to bring their old parts/ vehicles and sell, trade or give them away. The show will be in the perfect spot during the festival. They will be next to the tent where Jeri Liebert will be singing on Thursday night

(6-7 p.m.) and where the Greenriver Boys bluegrass band will perform on Friday night (6:30 p.m.). Organizers of the Truck and Tractor Show have designed unique trophies for the first 25 exhibitors. Custom made trophies from old car parts and tools will be awarded. There will also be trophies awarded for Exhibitors’ Choice and Fan Favorite. For more information on the show or swap meet, call Carpenter, (765) 584-8500, or Larry Wiley, (765) 964-7742.

Pioneer gives grant UNION CITY – The Mississinawa ValleyMVCTC FFA Chapter has been awarded a Pioneer Grant of $5,000 to help improve the chapters Biotechnology and Plant Science Education. This project increases the knowledge of biotechnology, plant science skills and awareness of careers available in both of those industries. The plant science curriculum will be updated and improved before being implemented. Students will be learning in a classroom and laboratory environment that models what

is happening in the plant science and biotechnology industries. The lab has been equipped with microscopes and science equipment. Carmen Hartzell, FFA advisor, has completed 80 hours of training in the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education: Plant Science offered at a national training center, and she will complete 80 more hours this summer. She has also attended training offered by Pioneer, Ohio Soybean Council, and Ohio Corn Growers Association.

The school installed growing lights and table to create four lab stations for plant laboratory equipment that will serve for many years and many sets of students. By improving teacher knowledge, laboratory equipment, supplies, and curricular resources, students will experience a high level of learning through hands on experiments similar to industry. From this project over 120 students will benefit in agricultural education at Mississinawa Valley High School.

Court highlights Adult Probation GREENVILLE – The Darke County Court of Common Pleas is highlighting the Adult Probation Department this month. The office is comprised of one Chief Probation Officer, two Intensive Supervision Officers, one traditional probation officer, two field/pretrial supervision officers, one community service officer and one office manager. The officers currently supervise 378 probationers with 98 of these individuals being on intensive supervision. During the month of June, nine individuals successfully completed supervision and six pro-

bationers were cited into court on revocation hearings. In the last three years, the total number of probationers has steadily increased from approximately 300 to the current number of 378. This increase is due to changes by the Ohio legislature to reduce prison sanctions and emphasize local treatment. Further, Jonathan P. Hein, judge of the Darke County Court of Common Pleas, reported on the following action undertaken by the court for the month of June – 33 new civil cases were filed or reopened; 35 cases completed; and 124 cas-

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Ice Cream Social at EUM in Union City UNION CITY – The EUM Church in Union City will host its annual homemade ice cream social on July 30, 4-7 p.m. This event is one of the kick-offs for Union City’s Stateline Heritage Days. They will feature five flavors of homemade ice cream along with shred-

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Castine Church of the Brethren 624 State Route 127, Arcanum 678-9945

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Holy Family (Frenchtown) 11255 St Rt 185, Versailles (937)526-4945

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Manure Application Field Day

Left to right front: Molly Bruner, Eagles President Brent Siders, Kyle Bruner, Eagles Secretary Marcy Hurley and Teresa Bruner. Back: Seniors Scribes Scholarship Fund President Elaine Bailey, SSSF Treasurer Al Greiner and Eagles Chaplain Mike Hurley.

Bruner awarded Eagles scholarship BY BOB ROBINSON ASSOC. EDITOR GREENVILLE – The Greenville Eagles 2177 presented a scholarship through the Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund to 2014 Greenville High School graduate Kyle Bruner July 22. Kyle is the son of the late Kevin Bruner. Noting he appreciated the support of both the Lodge and SSSF, Kyle, who will be attending Wittenburg University, said he intends to pursue

either an education or sports management degree. “If I go into education I want to come back here and give back to the community… teaching and coaching sports,” he said. Kyle played football and baseball for Greenville, and will be playing football at Wittenburg. This is the 12th scholarship the Greenville Eagles has awarded through the Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund. SSSF has awarded more than

$40,000 in scholarships since its inception in 2009. The Early Bird, Blue Bag Media, Bistro Off Broadway, Paul Ackley and County News Online have recently teamed up through “Joining Together for Darke County Youth” to support the SSSF scholarship program. An auction of Ackley cartoons is scheduled at the Bistro in September and The Early Bird/Blue Bag Media is selling Ackley cartoons at The Garst Gathering this weekend.

Insect show slated WEST MANCHESTER – Have you ever wanted to get hands-on with some of the largest live insects on the planet? In August and September, the Preble County District Library will welcome Dr. Insecta, the first to combine the study of insects with magic, and he’s sure to keep audiences of all ages entertained. Bill Maxwell (Dr. Insecta) is a former U.S. Navy diver, humorist, illusion designer, and insect aficionado whose performance history goes back nearly 40 years. He has taken his performance to NASA, various science centers, including the Cincinnati Mu-

seum of Natural History, college outreach theaters, metro parks, nature centers, and many elementary and middle schools across the country. He’s also been seen on NBC, CBS, and Fox television networks. Hundreds of thousands of children and adults know his show, the ‘Incredible Unforgettable Bug Lab Experience.’ Dr. Insecta will present his show at each of the seven PCDL branches. Locally, shows will be held at the following locations: Aug. 4, 2 p.m., at the West Manchester Branch (212 S. High St.). Aug. 4, 5:30 p.m., at the New Paris Branch

(115 N. Washington St.). Aug. 5, 2 p.m., at the Eldorado Branch (150 N. Main St.). The Bug Lab’s ultimate goals are to educate, encourage, and inspire young entomologists of the future to discover this ever-expanding science of insects, who allow us to share their world. For information on other programs and services provided by your Preble County District Library, visit www.preblelibrary.com; like the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PrebleLibrary; and follow the library on Twitter at www.twitter. com/PrebleLibrary.

MARIA STEIN – Livestock producers and others interested in learning more about manure application technology are encouraged to attend the Western Ohio Manure Application Technology Field Day being held on July 31 at Homan Inc., 69115 Olding Road, Maria Stein. A morning educational program from 9:3011:30 a.m. will be held at the Homan Inc barn. Topics will include Nutrient Management-National, State, and Local Perspectives: Senate Bill 150-On-farm impacts: Utilizing Manure Nutrients to Improve Nitrogen Utilization and Management: Cover Crop Selection to Conserve Nitrogen for the Following Year: and BioSecurity for Manure Applicators. An afternoon field day will last from 1-4 p.m. Toolbars to incorporate manure such as the Yetter, Dietrich and Aerway will be demonstrated. Bazooka and KIFCO equipment will also be demonstrated. The afternoon field day will be repeated that evening from 6-9 p.m. Harrod Farms will

Computer Basics

WEST MANCHESTER – The popular classes on computer basics provided by PCDL will be available at some of the branch libraries in July. Learn the basic components of a computer, create an email account, and practice using a mouse and keyboard. Registration is required prior to each class. In July, classes will be at: Eldorado Branch on July 29, 1-3 p.m. Register by calling 273-4933. West Manchester Branch on July 30, 4-6 p.m. Register by calling 678-8503.

have their VIT unit on display. This toolbar was used to sidedress (incorporate) swine manure into almost 100 acres of corn at the V1 stage this spring using a drag hose. Manure applied will be dairy or beef; no swine manure will be used. Several farmers in Ohio have started sidedressing corn with livestock manure using a manure tanker and incorporation toolbar. Manure tankers can be adapted for corn rows by utilizing narrow wheels and wheel spacers. At this field day corn will be sidedressed using a tanker and Dietrich toolbar. The field day will also discuss Cover Crops as a second forage. Cover crops are great for soil erosion control and they can also be a good source of additional livestock feed.

This field day is being organized by the Mercer County Extension office, the Grand Lake St Mary/ Walbash River Watershed Alliance, and the Mercer County Soil & Water Conservation office. Certified Crop Advisor Credits and Certified Livestock Manager credits will be available. There is no cost to attend the Western Ohio Manure Application Technology Field Day and preregistration is not necessary. Participants are asked to sign-in upon arrival to the site. For more information, contact the Mercer County OSU Extension office at (419) 586-2179 or the Mercer County SWCD office at (419) 586-3289. A flyer can be found at http://mercer.osu.edu/ announcements/2014manure-technology-day.

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Arcanum, Rossburg awarded grants for new fire equipment DARKE COUNTY - The Arcanum and Rossburg Fire DeCLINTON RANDALL partment’s Staff Writer were recentbluebagmedia.com ly awarded a $10,000 grant from the State Fire Marshal’s Office to help update fire equipment. The Arcanum Fire Department used the funding for the purchase of an extrication tool. The tool consists of a generator that powers the cutter and spreader tools and are utilized when a crash victim is trapped inside the wreckage and emergency personnel

is not able to free them. This is the first tool of its kind the department has been able to purchase. “With us being located near major highways, it is good to have the tools needed to help get a crash patient to the hospital as quick as possible,” said Arcanum Fire Chief Kurt Troutwine. The new extrication tool is manufactured by Genesis Rescue Systems and cost the department $20,000. According to Troutwine, the other half of the cost was raised by the Arcanum community. State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers and the Ohio Fire Academy

Superintendent Dana Smith visited the volunteer fire departments July 18. The stops were two of many on Marshal Flowers’ Listening Tour as he travels the state to meet with first responders. The tour is important to the Marshal so that he can thank Ohio’s fire service for being the driving force in last year’s lowest number of fire-related fatalities in 27 years. He then listens to fire service personnel on how his office can better assist them with their needs. “These firefighters must have the equipment they need to perform their jobs,” said

Pictured from left to right at the Arcanum Fire Dept are Village Administrator Col. Bill Sinnes, Mayor Judith Foureman, firefighter Ben Norrod, Fire Marshal Larry Flowers, Chief Kurt Troutwine, Capt. Ryan Denniston, Lt. Mark Gibson and firefighter Dave Wilson. In front from left to right: firefighter Colin Yost and Capt. Kevin Monroe. (Clinton Randall photo)

the fire department’s annual budget, annual number of fire incidents

and the resident population served by the department.

Greenville hosts Color Blaze 5K

Cancer survivors kicked off the annual Darke County Relay for Life by taking the first walk around the track. Throughout the night, all 18 teams participating in the event had at least one person on the track – because cancer never takes a break.

Donnelly inspires walkers at Darke County Relay for Life V E R SAILLES – D a r k e C o u n t y has been a RYAN strong supBERRY porter of Managing Editor bluebagmedia.com the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life for a decade. The 2014 event was held July 17 and 19 at Heritage Park in Versailles. Rose Schlater, event chairperson, announced in the nine previous years area residents have raised over $600,000 to support cancer research, education for early detection, advocacy, day-to-day help and more. Local organizers expect to raise approximately $82,000 from this year’s effort. In addition to raising funds for the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life also recognizes survivors and those who have lost their battle with the disease. Stories were shared of how cancer has affected the lives of people living in the Darke County community. Tom Donnelly spoke during the opening ceremony and shared how the loss of his wife, Jan, to leukemia affected him. The former Versailles High School speech teach-

Marshal Flowers. “We want to make sure each responder will be able to serve fully and return home safely at the end of an emergency. This grant will help enable that.” The grant and loan programs, along with the other services offered by the Division of State Fire Marshal, demonstrate the ongoing partnership at the state and local levels. The support of the Ohio General Assembly and the current administration has been instrumental in funding these initiatives. Local fire departments chosen for the grant were selected based on a variety of criteria, including

er said, “This is not a speech anybody wants to give.” After several days of feeling unusually tired, Jan was convinced to go the Wayne HealthCare Emergency Room. Tests were completed and doctors were very concerned. Her tests showed she was in a critical state. They sent her to Miami Valley Hospital immediately where treatments were started the next day. Donnelly said they felt she was in remission after several rounds of chemotherapy. By the time of her next appointment at the James Cancer Center after Christmas 2010, the disease was back in full force. Upon her admittance to the cancer center, blood tests were done and doctors told Donnelly, “You don’t usually walk in here with these results. It’s usually red lights and sirens.” The traditional treatments failed to take hold and the Donnelly family resorted to experimental treatments. Hope soon began to fade and the family was called in. Although his wife was heavily sedated, Donnelly had one moment before she passed

away. He recalled holding her hand and her eyes popped open, “She knew I was there and the family was there.” That was the last time they had any type of communication with her. She passed a few hours later. Jan, also a former teacher, was in charge of the theatre department at Versailles High School. After her passing, the students performed her favorite musical, The Sound of Music, in her honor. Donnelly said he was in denial and the loss of his wife caused him to withdraw from society. Little by little he was able to realize he needed to continue on. His message to those who have lost a loved one is “You don’t think you can, but you can have another life.” He announced he is a few weeks away from beginning his second life with his future bride, Loretta Graham. While many times the message of “finish the fight” is geared to the cancer patient, Donnelly believes that message also refers to families that have lost a loved one. “Finish the fight. This is the right way to do it,” he said.

GREENVILLE – Color, family, friends, fun and... Color was what the Color Blaze 5K is all about! The charity benefit event was held July 19 at the Darke County Fairgrounds. According to the organization’s website, “Color Blaze 5K is the most unique 5K race that you will ever run! Our main focus is fun, family, and entertainment. This Color Blaze 5K™ run/walk does not get caught up in the times and strengths of the participants but rather involving the whole family and friends in a relaxed non-competitive Colorful

Three walkers show off their colors at the Color Blaze 5K in Greenville. (Deron Newman photo)

running event.” The participants are required to wear as much white as possible and are blazed by Wholesale Color Powder™ during the race, making the white into color, color, color. The event

cost $40 per person and went to Marching Miles Benefiting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Learn more about the Color Blaze 5K at colorblaze5k.com

Matt Light works with boys from Camp Vohokase to help build a new gazebo at BRC. (Clinton Randall photo)

BRC gets new gazebo thanks to Light and campers GREENVILLE - The Brethren Retirement Community was chosen CLINTON RANDALL as the locaStaff Writer tion of the bluebagmedia.com 2014 Camp Vohokase community service project. Former NFL star Matt Light, along with members of the Light Foundation, worked with the 14 campers July 21 to erect a wooden gazebo

at the rear of the facility. The guys also did a little landscaping and weed pulling before returning to camp at Chenoweth Trails. During the 10-day program, campers participate in on-site and community-based programs intended to instill leadership, including trail-based activities – such as fishing and archery – a community service project, and site

visits to area businesses, according to the MattLight72.com website. This year the camp worked with the Drew Brees’ foundation to bring some boys from New Orleans. Other campers came from Tennessee, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Each year four campers graduate the program, which according to Light, “really gives them a sense of self-worth.”

Resource officer to start at high school this fall GREENVILLE – “We’re basically going to use the officer BOB ROBINSON for security Associate Editor to start,” bluebagmedia.com Greenville City Schools Superintendent Doug Fries said. The district and the city of Greenville have worked out a contract for a full time resource officer from the Greenville Police Department. He will be assigned to the district beginning this school year. While most of the officer’s time will be at the high school, he or

she would also be on call to respond to other buildings. Fries noted it would be similar to the agreement the district had with the county. “I’m very pleased with what took place with the sheriff’s department over the years,” he said. “I look forward to working with the city as well.” He added he believed the sheriff will have some kind of arrangement with the other school districts. The district will try to work in an education component this year, but if not, Fries anticipates it will start the fol-

lowing year at the latest. “We aren’t even sure at this point which buildings we’ll be concentrating on… South, East… Woodland?” He added however, coordination will be easier once the district gets down to two buildings. “I don’t know at this point where it will go over time. I do know with a district our size, we like the feeling of security for all of us,” he said. He added the increased safety of the upgraded high school and new K-8 building will help determine the use of the officer over time.

The GHS cheerleaders with coach Bush at Saturday’s Cheer Car Wash (Clinton Randall photo)

Greenville cheerleaders wash cars for upcoming season GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School cheerleaders washed cars for several hours July 19 to raise money for the upcoming school year. The Cheer Car Wash was held at the Advance Auto Parts store on Wagner

Ave. in Greenville. The car wash was held to help the girls pay for their uniforms, which could cost as much as $400 for each cheerleader. According to Coach Kristalyn Bush, the

money raised at the car wash would be evenly spread out for each girl that showed up to help. Coach Bush said the girls will hold a second car wash Aug. 2, but are currently unsure of where it will be held.


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FOR RENT 28x32 Concrete Garage in Grvl. Furnace/220. $175mo/deposit. 5488613

“Quaint 2 BR, 1 bath house. $410/mo + dep. Off-street park. Spacious yard. 410 Cross St, Ansonia. 423-2604”

“Very nice first floor 2 BR apt. Electric, utilities, W/D hookup, lawn care provided. 308 Smith St, Ansonia. $375/mo. 937“LAND CONTRACT 547-9871” OR RENT Very nice low maintenace 3 “2 story farmhouse, 3 BR home. Fenced in BR, 1 bath. No smokyard. Storage shed. ing. Ref & deposit W/d hookup. 217 Hid- required. N of Greendeson. $1500 down, ville. 937-548-0841” $495.62/mo., or rent 543 Wayne Ave. 2 or for $595/mo. 937- 3 BR. All wood floors. 547-9871” Very nice kitchen. Nice 3 br apt. in Ar- 548-5005 canum. W/D hook-up. “Nice 2 BR apt in C/A. No pets. $485/ Greenville; A/C, stove, month + deposit. 937- W/D hookup. No pets. 902-2265 $400/mo. 547-0370” “Available August 15: “3 BR brick ranch, 1.5 Nice clean 2nd floor bath. No smoking. No 3BR apt. Washer/ pets. Arcanum school. dryer, stove/refrig 547-0822” furnished. Downtown Greenville. Call 548- For Lease: Commercial building in Arca3549” num in excellent loca“1 BR & 2 BR apts, in tion. Average (1750) nice area, W/D hkp, feet of retail space; lawn care & trash including drive-up service provided. No window. Great for pizpets. $390 & $400/ za and/or ice cream mo, 305 Miami Circle, shop or other retail. Greenville. 937-547- Ready to rent; call to9871” day. 937-459-0456 “2 BR apt, $425 + deposit & utilities. No pets. 118 Sweitzer St., Gnvl. 937-5482108”

FOR RENT “2 BR, 1 bath & 1 BR, 1 bath apts; stove, regrigerator & utilities furnished. Deposit & references. 937-6212643”

“301 Harrison St, Grnvl. Very nice 3 BR, 1.5 baths, basmt. W/D hookup. $600/ mo, deposit. No pets. 448-2167 or 4232544”

FOR RENT “Arcanum, 2 BR apt. Stove/fridge, washer/ dryer provided. Water paid. $410/mo. 937760-1110”

MOBILE HOMES “Older mobile home in Sherwood Park, 2 br., new furnace/ water heater. $3000 OBO. 765-9646337”

AUTOMOTIVE “1995 Mercury Tracer, needs transmission work, some rust, very economical, $350 OBO. 937-337-0068”

“1997 Pontiac Grand AM GT 3100, V-6, power windows & locks; good A/C; very good tires; runs good. 160,000 miles. $1975. 937-417-1232”

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“131 Eastwood Dr; July 31-Aug 1; 9-4; Furniture, vintage, collectibles, plus misc items. Clean”

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GREENVILLE Large Garage Sale @ 6158 Requarth Rd; Aug 1 & 2; 9-5. Bunk bed; electric range; lots of scrubs; clothes; leather coats; Under Armor; teacher class room supplies; books; bulletin board materials; crafts; bowling balls; left handed golf clubs; bicycles; toys; adult jeans sizes 4-9.

VERSAILLES “8760 Long Rd, Versailles, Aug 1 & 2, 9-5. Household items; toys; small appliances; furniture.”

“307 Warren St.; July 31, 8-7; Aug 1, 8-5. Furniture; refrigerators; stove; microwaves; dishwasher; TVs; carpets; old doors; silk ficus tree; wall clock; ping pong table; jr “Huge Sale - 3463 SR girls clothes; flower girl 571 W.; July 29 thru dresses; long dresses; Aug. 1, 9-7. Every- lots of misc.” thing $1.00 or less, a “1174 Hubert Dr. 7/30lot of misc.” 8/1. Guns; hunting UNION CITY items; Bowflex; custom “1481 Cox Rd., OH; entertainment center; Longaberger Sat., August 2; 9-3; misc, baskets; mens/wom8 sided picnic table, hand tools, table saw, ens clothes. Don’t miss fabric, sewing notions, this sale” baby clothes - boys “633 E Wood; 7/31, 12up to 4T, jeans of all 6pm; Aug 1, 10-6; 2T-4T sizes, toaster oven, girl clothes, Paparazzi, sweeper, dishes, 31, Longaberger, 2009 glasses. Everything dirt bike KX2500F, HarPriced To Sell!” ley motorsport parts, Wheelhorse 520H, lots VERSAILLES of misc” “Gigantic - 49 W. Main - July 30-Aug “421 E. Ward; July 312 & Aug 7-Aug 10; Aug 1; 9-5. Girls cloth9-7. Antiques, oak ing sizes 12-16; adult double glass doors clothing; a full comfortbookcase, library ta- er; 24”” boys Schwinn ble, stack bookcase, bike; 13”” Princess TV; dining table/4 chairs, 20-gal fish tank; patio child’s wood refrig., door blinds; baseball stove, hutch, sink; cards; & lots of misc” 4 Christmas trees/ “165 E. Wood; July 30, ornaments, toys, 35 6PM-9PM; July 31-Aug pictures, 40 puzzles, 1, 9-8; Aug 2, 9-5. Infant children’s books, girl & boy clothes; boys glassware, much & adult clothes; baby more” saucer; baby items;

“Versailles Commu- household; primitives; nity Garage Sales; too much list.” Thursday, July 31 & Friday Aug. 1; Bro- CLASSIFIED LINE chures available at ADS CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE “5222-5232-5203 SR the IGA” 121 S.; July 30-31, Aug. 1-2, 9-?. Household, fishing items, outboard motors/ parts. ‘82, ‘83 Goldwings, cycle parts, 3 small 4 wheelers for parts, tools, chain link fence gates, Yam golf cart, small trailers, 50cc scooter, boreing mill, Honda 50. 937316-6286” “308 Marion Dr; July 31-Aug 1; 9-5; Clothes, misc, household, everything goes!” “1062 E 4th St; July 31-Aug 1-2; Thurs-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-1; Tons of kids’ clothes, girls’ up to size 6 (lots of 4-5), boys’ up to size 5, all in nice shape. Toys, shoes, books, women’s clothes M-L” “Multi-family - 710 Gray Ave, July 31Aug 2, 9-5. Many baby items, infant-3X clothing, household items, purses, much much more! This is a MustSee Sale!” “6200 Hartzell Rd. (at the log home) July 31Aug 1, 8-5. .50 clothing, women’s L-XXL, men’s XXL & girl’s 12-14, men’s Carhart jeans - 40x30, 42x30, table umbrella, lap siding, toys & household items. Cheap Prices!”

PART-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE

For After-School program serving children K-6th grade in Union City. We are seeking individuals with experience implementing activities and the desire to make a difference in the lives of children. All applicants should submit a resume to, or come fill out an application at the Randolph County YMCA, 1521 E. Washington St. Winchester, IN 47394 by August 1, 2014. For more information you can contact DeAnn Dixon at deann.dixon@comcast.net or call 765-584-9622.

Junior Occupancy Specialist - 40 Hours/Week

Objective: To conduct intake and provide information services to the general public concerning housing programs and community resources; to ensure that units on the Section 8 Program meet Housing Quality Standards and to provide information and referral services to the public through telephone and office contact; function as occupancy specialist with knowledge of intake and certification/briefing procedures and client eligibility. Qualifications: High School Diploma sensitive to the needs of low-income, elderly, and handicapped individuals; clerical and receptionist skills. Must be computer literate. Must have valid Ohio driver’s license, insurability on agency policy and dependable personal transportation is required. Applicant will be subject to criminal background check, pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing and MVR.

Applications accepted at Community Action Partnership

of the Greater Dayton Area – Darke County 1469 Sweitzer St., Greenville, OH 45331 An Equal Opportunity Employer/Service Provider


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AUTOMOTIVE “Moody Auto Sales, LLC, Dennis & Paula Moody, 111 E Canal, Ansonia. 2005 GMC Yukon XL 2500 4x4, low miles, all the toys. 2003 Honda Accord EX-L, clean, sunroof, leather, low miles. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 ext cab 4x4. 1997 Ford Ranger XLT ext cab. 1996 Saturn 4 dr, sunroof, cold air. 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 4x2, cold air. 2004 Toyota Highlander, 4 cyl, low miles. 2010 Buick LaCrosse, local trade. 2013 Ford Fusion SE, pearl white, Eco Boost. 2012 Chevy Silverado, ext cab, 4x4, like new, 17,000 miles. 2012 Kia Sedona, power slide door, back-up camera, 13,500 miles. 2008 Buick Enclave CXL, very clean, loaded, DVD, dual sunroof. 2004 Honda CR-V EX, very clean! w w w. M o o d y A u t o Sales.com. 937-3376841”

“2007 Suburban LT 4x4 $17,995. 2003 GMC Yukon XL 4x4 $7995. 2004 Dakota Crew 4x4 $7995. 2005 Equinox $6495. 2010 Fusion $9995. 2010 Aveo $7995. 2006 Aveo $4995. 2008 PT Cruiser $7495. 2008 Eclipse $9995. 2009 Cobalt $7695. 2008 Kia $7495. 2008 G6 $7995. 2006 Vue $6495. 2006 Silverado 4x4 $8995. 2005 Mariner $7495. 2003 Liberty $5995. Buy Sell - Trade! COUNTRY AUTO SALES 548-1337” “2008 Dodge Caliber, 6400 miles. Asking $9,000. 937-9685075” “2004 Chevy Silverado, reg. cab; V-6; automatic; good condition. $4800. 548-8676” MOTORCYCLES “2003 Honda Shadow ACE 750cc, 13,000 miles, good cond, extras, $3000 765-6061884”

MOTORCYCLES “2004 HD Ultra Classic, dark red, lots of extras, $11,000 OBO. 548-8676”

MISC. FOR SALE 200 cement landscape or border blocks @ 50¢. You haul. 937-548-0841

RECREATIONAL “4-Sale: 2004 RV Sportsman KZ park model, 37’, w/2 slideouts. Located D&W Marina, Lot #31, Montezuma, OH. Boat slip available. 937-4171644 for details”

“2 pieces of tan berber carpet, 12’x17’ each. 937-689-1646, 937-416-7961”

“1998 fifth wheel camper, 34 ft. 2 slides, sleeps 6, recliner, 2 TVs. 1 owner. Excellent condition. Must see! $10,000. 937459-8055” HOUSEHOLD “PILLOWTOP Twin bedding set $149. Full bedding set $169. Queen bedding set $199. King bedding set $299. New in plastic/warehouse liquidation with warranty. Factory Furniture/ Mattress and More, 11 East Main St., Phillipsburg, 1-937884-5455”

“5 cosmotologist hair stations & 4 hair station chairs, all in great shape, $500 OBO. 548-3570”

Very nice used Rainbow vacuum sweeper. Warranty. Call 548-0870

“2003 H.D. 100 Anniversary Softail Deuce, exc. cond. 15,000 miles, $9000. Call 997-3533” “Small chest Frigid“2006 Suzuki C90 aire freezer, 5 cu ft, 6 1500 cc Boulevard, yrs old, like new, $75. $5000. 26,000 miles. 692-8140” Many extras. 937- “Love seat, white 459-5763” leather, exc. condition, $75. Must see. 937-260-3674” MARK YOUR CALENDAR! MISC. FOR SALE OPEN SUNDAY AUG. 3RD “Wrought iron bench & table. Oak enter309 MARION DR. GREENVILLE OPEN 2-3:30 tainment center, 8’x5’, THIS PROPERTY WOULD MAKE A GREAT 6 drawers, 6 compoSTARTER HOME. Great location on the nent compartments, north end of Greenville. Offers 3 bedrooms, 2 glassed-in compart1 bath and attached garage. Recent updates ments. 937-689-1646, include roof, vinyl windows, central air unit, 937-416-7961” furnace, hot water heater. Possession at

“2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, ext cab, long bed, Z71 pkg, 37K miles, Rhino bed lining, other extras, exc. Cond, must see to appreciate! $25,000. Call/text 937-216-5043”

closing! Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Darren Leis (109740)

531 S. MAIN ST. ANSONIA OPEN 2-4 LOOKING FOR A LARGE HOME in quiet town? Offers over 2,000 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and amazing large kitchen. Downstairs room could be converted to a 4th bedroom. Also, 2 car detached garage. Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Jay Kimmel. (110107) 529 FRIDAY RD. WEST MANCHESTER OPEN 1-2:30 UPDATES GALORE!! Bring your furnishings and move-in. Enjoy the country breeze, bon-fires and cookouts in your backyard with views of the countryside. A 36x20 detached garage to use as shop/storage. Immediate occupancy. Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Melissa Rosenbeck (110200)

FURNACES $285 While Supplies Last. TUNS 1-877-473-8867 “Professional SOUND SYSTEM Sales & Installation & Rental. Free quotes to your business, church or home for sound system updates & improvements. JBL, EAW, QSC, PEAVEY, CROWN. Bach to Rock Music 5471970, email: bachtorock@earthlink.net. Also Renting sound systems for Weddings, Graduations, Business Meetings, or any other engagements!”

NEW LISTING! Beautiful maintained and cared for 3 bedroom home located next to fairgrounds. With tons of character and lots of storage. Updates include 2 newer furnaces with central air. Custom made cabinets, French door, new roof/gutters, barn with partial new roof and partial new siding. Kitchen features work island and built-in china cabinet in dining room. Income possibilities with signs on barn and over 70 parking spaces for the fair @ $55.00 each. (110372) NEW LISTING! Nice 3 bedroom brick ranch in the country with open floor plan, large family room with pellet stove, kitchen is open with lots of cabinet and counter space. Garage has work bench area with cabinets. In Arcanum school district. (110380) NEW LISTING! Nice ranch home located on a quiet cul-de-sac. This 3 bed room 1 bath home currently rents for $475 a month and features a one car attached garage. Don’t miss out on this great investment! (110382) NEW LISTING! Country investment with lots of potential, this 2 unit rental has many updates and currently brings $1100.00 a month in rents. Property could also be easily converted into a single family home. Call today for a showing. (110383) BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY PROPERTY just 6 miles south of Greenville. Property features: 4 bedroom, 2 bath home; 1/3 acre stocked pond, 28’x 20’ pole barn, 4.769acres. Space for everyone in this 2,266sf home. Living room accented by a brick fireplace with oak mantle. Kitchen comes fully equipped with refrigerator, range, dishwasher. (109888) WELL MAINTAINED 2 bedroom 1 bath one story home located close to shopping and park. Home features one car attached garage and fenced in yard. (109920) LARGE 4 BEDROOM HOUSE with spacious basement. Many possibilities! Recently sided. Home offers many updates such as Kitchen floor, plus floor and vanity in upstairs bath. Newer furnace, water heater and windows. Plenty of room for the whole family. (109927) NICE DOUBLE WIDE mobile home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, newer roof, A/C and utility shed. (109892) WELCOME HOME! When you see all this 3 bedroom house has to offer for such a great price you will be ready to move right in! Newer flooring, paint (inside and out), shower unit downstairs, concrete drive, over the stove microwave, dishwasher, furnace, roof and much more! You don’t want to miss out on this good buy! (110133) GREAT HOME FOR A FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER. Affordable 3 bedroom/2 bath home near Greenville City Park, and downtown Greenville. Home offers enclosed porch and is located on a corner lot. (109489) UNHAPPY WITH RENTING? Then make the smart move into a home of your own. Like this 3 bedroom, 1 bath country-comfort tradition. One car attached garage plus 30x12 storage building, all sitting on almost 1/2 acre lot with a place for a garden. New windows 2007. (109944) GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY with 3 bedrooms, currently renting for $550. month. (109994) QUAINT COUNTRY HOME with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath but more than enough space in the utility area to add another bath. Workshop for dad when he wants to get out of the house. Also included on the property is a barn for storage, animals, or an outside getaway for kids. Definitely a (110255) must see! WHY PAY RENT when you can own this great starter home in Greenville with over 1,400 sq. ft. Features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, newer roof, furnace, water heater, wood privacy fence and 12x5 shed. Priced in the (110253) $60’s.

“Hot tub, 2 yrs old, great condition, seldom used, complete with all the extras. 937-423-0565”

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Hemmelgarn at library GREENVILLE – The last “Family Fun Day” of the summer is July 30, 11 a.m. at the Greenville Public Library. Crowd favorite Mike Hemmelgarn returns for a new and exciting performance. As always, this year’s program features a custom blend of ventriloquist characters and a wild variety of comedy juggling with a splash of magic and balloons. Mike’s unique brand of entertainment is

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, July 27th 1-2:30pm 115 RUTH AVE., GETTYSBURG 3 Bedroom, 1.5 bath brick ranch with MANY UPDATES to include a new kitchen with built in dishwasher, all new bathroom & half bath, freshly painted with new flooring, new roof, new front door & new insulated garage door. Stop by & see this nice updated home. 8634 ____________________________________ 348 N. BRIDGE GETTYSBURG Large 4 bedroom 2-story home with 1 bath and 2 car garage. Home has large open rooms some with original woodwork. Lot is .92 acre with a 30 x 20 barn. Home sits on a quiet street. Call for an appointment today. 8664 7447 STATE ROUTE 118 GREENVILLE County living, close to town. This single story, three bedroom, 1 bath home has a large 2 car Detached garage and multiple updates throughout. Must see, priced to sell! 8060

MAKE YOUR MOVE TO ONE OF THESE HOMES 1143 S SHAWNEE (WAYNE LAKES) Lots of room to roam on over 1 acre lot. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large living room, dining room and kitchen. Enjoy your morning coffee from the back deck. The total package. 1120 HARRISON AVE – GREENVILLE Adorable move in ready 3 BR one story home in South end offering many updates. Home priced to sell. 720 PRIMROSE DR – GREENVILLE Schedule your showing for this lovely 3 BR 2 B brick ranch with sunroom in Greenvilles north end. Call for list of features 6085 SEBRING WARNER RD – LOT #41 – GREENVILLE 48 X 28 Mobile in Olwines Park, check out the space in this 3 BR 2 Bath mobile 305 GRAY AVE – GREENVILLE 3 BR 1.5 Bath 2 Story vinyl sided home. Large Rooms. Gas heat and CA. 504 W. NORTH – ARCANUM Great investment ! 2 Bedroom one story Duplex with many updates. Call today for details. 601 W MAIN – NEW WESTON 4-5 Bedroom 1 ½ baths. LR, FR, and Dining Room with eat-in kitchen.

NEW LISTINGS 300 RHOADES AVE – GREENVILLE Move in ready 1 story with 3 bedrooms on a corner lot close to shopping and the park. 909 HARRISON – GREENVILLE Charm and space galore in this 4 BR 2 BA, story and a half home with full basement. Well landscaped double lot with oversized garage. 206 WESTVIEW DR – ARCANUM 3 BR 1 ½ BA. Maintenance free, qualified for FHA, VA, etc. Updated. 30 x 24 extra garage. Priced to sell. Call for details.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY – AUGUST 3, 2014 1:00 – 2:30 5445 REQUARTH RD – GREENVILLE Executive home. Full finished walkout basement. Over 4,000 sq ft of living area. 5 BR with bonus room, 3 ½ BA, LR, FR, DR, den, large kitchen & breakfast area. 3 car garage on over an acre. 301 ARMSTRONG – GREENVILLE Lots of storage including a floored walk up attic. 3 BR, 1.5 BA, good sized closets. Beautiful hardwood floors. Enclosed front porch for your enjoyment. 235 HICKORY-GREENVILLE Wow! New kitchen and new carpet in family room. This 4-5 bedroom bi level home is move in ready. Walk out lower level to screened porch and private back yard. Must see.

3:00 – 4:30 753 MAGNOLIA-GREENVILLE Lovely 3 bedroom 2 bath brick ranch with 2 car garage. Immediate occupancy. 1303 Chippewa Dr. Greenville

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PERI meets

GREENVILLE – Public Employee Retirees of Darke County will be meeting at the VFW on Ohio St., Greenville, on Aug. 4, 11:30 a.m. The speaker will be Tim Harless, director for the Darke County Fair Horse Races. For reservations, call Helen, 548-4514.

Chicken BBQ set for Aug. 2 NEW MADISON – The second of two annual chicken BBQs sponsored for the benefit of the New Madison Fire Department by the New Madison Firebelles will be held at the firehouse. The cost for adults is $7; $5 for a child; and chicken half is $4. Eat in or carry out only; no phone orders or deliveries. All proceeds help defray the cost of equipment and the items for the New Madison Fire Department. Please note for the 2015 BBQs the prices will be going up .50 cents due to price increases.

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STOP BY & CHECK IT OUT! OPEN SUNDAY JULY 27TH 5542 KRUCKEBERG RD. GREENVILLE OPEN 1-2:30 AUTHENTIC 3 bedroom, 1 bath Early American farmhouse tastefully upgraded for today. Newer vinyl windows, high efficiency furnace, beautiful woodwork, formal dining room and nice kitchen cabinets. Well and septic have been upgraded. All of this sitting on 5 acres with a newer 3 car garage, just 1.5 miles from Greenville. Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Everett Hocker (109964)

29 ACRES M/L nestles a 2-story brick home at 1648 Mills Road! Updated and well maintained home has walnut woodwork; hickory cabinets in kitchen; oak and plank flooring; hot water and corn-burning heat! 4 car attached garage PLUS barns! $325,000. JUST NORTH OF GREENVILLE on 127 you will find a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with FULL basement! PLUS 2 barns, one with concrete floor, 2 overhead doors; electric and bathroom. 5 acres M/L. $159,900. IN WAYNE LAKES at 1180 East Drive is a 2 bedroom home on WOODED CORNER LOT! Corner fireplace; attached garage. Upper 50’s. IN UNION CITY at 300 S. Deerfield are 2 lots for $15,000. 7 ACRES ZONED COMERCIAL on Wagner Avenue across from LOWE’S! Can be divided! Call Jim for additional information! 36X48 POLE BARN with this 3 bedroom home at 5494 Horatio-Harris Creek Road! 1.5 acres M/L. $119,900. APPROVED BUILDING LOT at corner of Bur Oak and Aspen! Improved with drilled well; trees; grass and sidewalks! Mid 30’s. IN GETTYSBURG at 302 E. Main is a double wiht 2 bedrooms each side. 1 car detached garage. Low 60’s. IN WOODBRIAR ESTATES there are 2 lots on 5K Avenue! Each 140x175. $29,900 for both. 8 ACRES MOSTLY WOODS with this 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch at 163 St. Rt. 726! Cherry cabinets and island in kitchen; double fireplace; skylights; 2 bay windows; “rocking chair” covered porch! Over 2800 sq. ft. of living area plus FULL basement! $230,000. COMMERCIAL BUILDING 60x100 with office at 602 Riffle. Mid 50’s. IN VERSAILLES at 463 W. Wood is a 3 bedroom home that needs your finishing touch! New kitchen cabinets; newer windows, siding and soffit; newer wiring; metal roof. YES only $19,900. SPACIOUS brick ranch at 279 Hickory has open floor plan; fireplace; laminate flooring in kitchen and dining area; Florida room; in-ground pool yours to enjoy! $147,500. NEED 4 BEDROOMS? This updated and well-maintained home at 5300 Oliver Road may be just what you are looking for! Enclosed porch; 2 car detached garage. $97,500.

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SPECIALTY PUBLIC AUCTION TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2014 3:30 PM KIRBY LYONS AUCTION FACILITY

5378 SEBRING-WARNER RD., GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331 BAR AND RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT FROM THE FORMER FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #2790 UNION CITY, INDIANA TABLES & CHAIRS – DISPLAY & STORAGE CABINETS – COMMERCIAL BINGO MACHINE – FOLDING TABLES – BAR STOOLS – KITCHEN ITEMS – CASH REGISTERS – SAFE – COMM. CAN CRUSHERS – BEER NEON SIGNS – METAL SIGNS & MIRRORS – TV’S – DESKS – OFFICE ITEMS – AND MUCH MORE! 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.

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #2790 – OWNERS Gary Young - Secretary

• TERMS: Cash or Good Check with Proper Photo ID; Visa / MC / Discover accepted with a 3% Clerk Fee added. • We must collect sales tax. • Visit us online at www.auctionzip.com and enter USER I.D. #8673 for photos and information. • Good Food & Good Times Available on Site! REMEMBER: +++Never, Ever a Buyer’s (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions… What You Bid Is What You Pay! We work for our sellers, we appreciate our buyers, and we love our profession! Office: (937)316-8400 Kirby & Staff Mobile: (937)459-7686


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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, AUGUST 3RD 2:00-4:00 P.M. 619 E MAIN ST., GREENVILLE 10 Reasons to Move to Greenville and location is just one of them. The other 9 are the rooms in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 story frame residence with sun-drenched rooms. Country kitchen, expansive family room, fenced back yard, huge deck and so much more. An 11th reason is the price $89,900.

NEW LISTINGS 2044 MILLS RD., NEW MADISON Great fixer upper sitting on 2 acres with a 4+ car detached garage. Call today! 205-207 CYPRESS ST., GREENVILLE Rake It In...2 Units $59,800 with low vacancy, great rental area (near hospital & shopping). Raisable rents and no deferred maintenance. It’s definitely see worthy.

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OPEN TODAY! JULY 27 – 1 – 2:30 pm 3142 McMecham Rd, Greenville MLS 578200 Host: Brett Tillman 286-0600 ***** OPEN SUN, AUG 3 – 1 – 2:30 pm 6 W. North St, Arcanum MLS 560058 Host: Lyle Bixler 692-5139 ----------------------------------------------------MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE! Very well kept 2-ST vinyl sided home w/3 BR. LRM, DRM & FRM. All appliances including washer & dryer. New furnace & central air! 2-car garage w/extra storage space! #4320 CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ON ST RT 49! Over 2000 sq ft commercial building in excellent condition! #4387 SUPER HOME IN PITSBURG! 3 BR, 2 BA. LRM & FRM. Oak KIT cabinets. Appliances included. Screened patio overlooking large lot – nice landscaping & several mature trees. #4418 INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Store & Lock – 19 units – 3360 total sq ft on nearly 1 ac. lot. #4395 GREAT CONDITION! 2-ST vinyl sided home w/3 BR, 1½ BA. LRM, DRM & office. Large enclosed front porch. Patio deck. 14x20 detached garage. #4393 NEW LISTING! Attractively decorated 2-ST home w/3 BR. LRM, DRM & FRM. Remodeled KIT, utility & 2 full BA. Lovely landscaped lot! #4438

Boosters have successful tourney GREENVILLE – The annual Greenville Athletic Boosters’ Golf Tournament had another successful fundraiser; with 79 golfers, numerous volunteers and generous sponsorships this year! The event was held at Turtle Creek Golf Course on June 28. “A great event,” said Boosters Past President and Committee Chair Dave Ernst. “All that participated had a great time and raised money to benefit our athletic programs. We raised $6777 from the golf outing this year. I really do believe that with full participation from all teams we can achieve a $10,000 level fundraiser in years to come.” Special thanks was given to the volunteer athletes from golf, football, soccer and volleyball that came out to help cover the Bag Drop, Holein-One #6 for a Car sponsored by Dave Knapp, for making holes #9 and #13 more interesting with challenges including a Soccer Kick into a Goal and a Football Kick/ Throw Challenge.” Participants were able to take part in the 50/50 raffle during the event with a special thank you to Dan Kagey for donating back his 50/50 winnings, Dan Rehmert for his donation from the Putting Challenge and to The Winning Skins Teams Feldner (#10) and Suter (#12) for donating back to the Athletic Boosters event. This event is one of the Boosters’ largest annual fundraisers and would not be possible without local business sponsorships. Beverage Sponsor – Hittle Buick GMC Hole-In-One Sponsor – Dave Knapp Ford Lin-

REAL ESTATE AUCTION WED, JULY 30, 2014 6:00 PM

98 ACRES M/L DARKE 98 Acres M/L COUNTY FARMLAND Tillable Farmland 9877 BEAM ROAD, ANSONIA, OHIO

98 Acres M/L Tillable Farmland

Directions to Farm: From Ansonia, Ohio take S.R. 47 EAST of Ansonia approximately ½ mile just past the cemetery to Beam Rd. and turn RIGHT or SOUTH on Beam Rd. then approximately ½ mile on the LEFT or EAST side of the road. WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS

AUCTION LOCATION

This auction will be conducted at Kirby Lyons Auction Facility at 5378 Sebring-Warner Rd., Greenville, Ohio. DIRECTIONS: Approximately 30 miles NORTH of Dayton, Ohio. From the intersection of S.R. 49 and U.S. 127 Bypass, take U.S. 127 NORTH approximately 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 This quality, productive Darke County Farmland will contain approximately (98) Acres M/L subject to the final survey which is in progress. This Farm will be offered in (1) One Tract, by the Acre. Feel free to drive by the farm, Inspect, make financial arrangements and be prepared to buy at auction. Inspect - Make Financial Arrangements Be Prepared to Buy on Auction Day For additional information contact: Kirby Lyons (937) 316-8400 (937) 459-7686 Everett Hocker (937) 417-0748 Leis Realty Co. (937) 548-5750 TERMS: $20,000.00 Down on Day of Auction w/ Complete Balance Due Within (30) Days of Auction. Possession given AFTER the 2014 harvest of crops. Taxes will be figured short term pro-ration to Closing.

DAVID & DANETTE FITZGERALD – OWNERS ANNE FITZGERALD & JEFF RAYMOND - OWNERS For additional information on this offering please visit us at www.auctionzip.com Enter User I.D. # 8673. Remember, Never, Ever a Buyers (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions…*WHAT YOU BID IS WHAT YOU PAY!* “We work for our sellers, appreciate our buyers, and love our profession!”

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coln Prize Sponsor – Cavalier Clothing Food Sponsors – Eikenberry’s IGA, Sue Bowman/HER Realty and Brethren Retirement Center Tee/Hole Sponsors – Brumbaugh Construction, Club 7 Sports, Darryl Monnin Construction, Doug Shields-Investment Services, Flower Patch, Fort Recovery Industries, G & G Floor Fashions, Greenville Federal, Greenville National Bank, Integrity Ambulance Service, Johnston Chiropractic Clinic, MJS Plastics, Inc., Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe, Oliver Floyd Funeral Home, RAMCO

Electric Motors, Second National Bank, Dr. Stephen Stenzel D.D.S , Studio 1–Hair Design, Treaty City Industries, Wayne Builders Supply, Wayne Healthcare and Williamson Insurance Cart Sponsors – American Title Resources, Coach Bashore on behalf of Greenville Boys Basketball, Dr. Craig Leland D.D.S, Johnston Chiropractic Clinic, Mote & Associates and The Perfection Group Congratulations to the following individuals for their outstanding golf shots. Winners for Closest to the Pin were L. Ullery (#6), K. Kretschmar (#8) and G. Davis (#11),

the Longest Drive awards went to S. Frens (#1) and M. Shields (#14) and individual’s sinking the Longest Putt were M. Batten (#9) and M. Jordan (#18). The four-person team taking first place consisted of players L. Ullery, S. Martin, K. Kretschmar and S. Liette with a final score of 57 to round out their day. Second place went to players Shaffer, Eberwine, Schmitz and Gilmore. Third place was Stickel, Fries, D. Westfall and B. Westfall. Organizers thank the team winners for their generous donations from the cash prize winnings back to the Athletic Boosters! The money raised during this yearly event helps the organization contribute funds toward team sports and the continuation of the Boosters’ Annual Scholarship Program. Individuals or organizations that would like to be involved GREENVILLE – Greenville Express 8U Baseball with the Greenville Team took first place at the Ansonia Invitational Athletic Boosters Tournament in Ansonia on July 12-13. non-profit organization should email greenvilleboosters@yahoo. com or go to the Athletic Boosters link on the school’s website.

EXPRESS WINS

TEAM HAS WINNING WAYS

TEAM TAKES SECOND

GREENVILLE – The Greenville 8U Traveling Baseball Club participated in the Brick City Blast Tournament held in Huber Heights on May 24-26. The team walked away with a 2nd place finish.

TROPHY PRESENTATION

GREENVILLE – Members of the Greenville 8U Traveling Baseball Club left to right Trevor Mardin, Tyler McKinniss, and Zackariah Cook presented the second place trophy the team won in the Brick City Blast Tournament held in Huber Heights to Greenville Elk’s Chapter 1139 Representative Cork Sharp. Greenville Elks Chapter 1139 was a major sponsor for the 8U Team.

SUPPORTERS THANKED

GREENVILLE – The members of the Greenville 8U Traveling Baseball Club would like to thank all who supported the team by buying raffle tickets for its gun raffle. A special Thank you to Cope’s Distributing. Pictured below are members of the team Left to Right Trevor Mardin, Tyler McKinniss and Zackariah Cook. The winners of the raffle were Brooke Fields, Chuck Edwards and Jerry Wells.

PUBLIC AUCTION

Located at 10357 U. S. Hwy. 27 South, 1 ½ miles South of Lynn, Indiana (watch for signs) on:

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2014 AT 10:00 A.M. HOUSEHOLD, OLD ITEMS,TOOLS & MISC. ITEMS

GREENVILLE – The Greenville 8U Baseball Team has continued success taking first place at the Tim Todd Invitational in Arcanum, second place at the Vandalia Invitational and first place at the West Milton Firecracker Bash.

Lg Public Auction

Sat Aug. 2 8:55 am

11527 Reed Rd Versailles, Oh 45380

Large lot of hand Tools Power Chair w/new bats. Furniture-Antiques-Glass P-Knives-Sterling/jewelry Troy Built vac- (some new Merchandise chrs, grinders) New Midmark Cabinets COMPLETE LISTING @ AUCTIONZIP.COM #3859

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Larry Martino

Auctioneer larry@larrymartino.com

937-526-4402

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Woodworking Equipment - Tools - Dixon ZTR Mower - Antiques - Home Furnishings - Fishing & More!

Blue Broyhill couch; blue recliner & swivel rocker; nice beige floral couch; rust recliner; beige recliner; 42” Sharp flat screen TV; 2 – E.A. 3 shelf bookcase w/sliding glass doors; Oak 8 shelf bookcase; E.A. kitchen table w/8 chairs; E.A. hutch; end tables; Oak oct. end table; qu. bed; chest armoire; G.E. 5.2 cu. chest freezer; PAPER WEIGHTS: St. Claire, Rice, Helms, Dunlavy & others; COLLECTION OF: toothpick holders, glass slippers, bud vases, salt & peppers, lots of candy dishes; Sterling port. sewing machine; very lg. asst. of outdoor Christmas decorations, Easter & Halloween; holiday projector; OLD ITEMS: Oak quarter sawed drop front desk; Oak spindle back rocker w/plank seat; 3 pc. full bedroom suite; water fall cedar chest; folding sewing rocker; folding sewing table; sewing stand; shelf clock; 3 plank bottom kitchen chairs; coffee grinder; slaw cutters; International butter churn; 2 & 4 gal. crocks; 2 iron skillets; 48 pcs. of Sasaki Noritake crystal stemware (Bamboo); 268 hydro Toro Wheel Horse riding mower w/48” cut; ArgriFab mow-n-vac; CRAFTSMAN TOOLS: 16 gal. vac, 10” table saw w/al. top, 2 ½ hp. 10” radial arm saw, 6” belt & disc sander, floor drill press, 12” band saw/sander on stand, router, router table, 2hp. air compressor, 18 ga. nailer/stapler, belt sander, 19.2v battery driver/air pump/ light/drill & charger, OLD TOOLS: buck & 2-man saws, draw knives, hay hooks, cow bells, corn jobbers, wood pulleys, level, squares, jacks etc. & items too numerous to mention. This is only a partial listing. Check website for complete listing & pictures. www.KaugherAuctioneer.com or www.autionzip.com #2005

ROBERT SWANN, OWNER

RONNIE KAUGHER JEFF SLYDER #AU19800052 #AU19900023 AUCTIONEER’S UNION CITY, OH UNION CITY, OH 937-968-7279 937-968-5993 TERMS: Cash or Check w/Proper ID. Statements made day of Auction take precedence over printed matter. Lunch: Heavy Smokers. Port-a-Jon. NO BUYERS PREMIUM

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2014 12:00 NOON 13317 HILLGROVE-FT. RECOVERY RD. UNION CITY, OHIO

6 ACRES – HOUSE – BARN – BUILDINGS - WOODS Directions: From the intersection of S.R. 49 and S. R. 47, take S.R. 49 NORTH approximately 6 miles to Rose Hill, Ohio. At Rose Hill, Ohio turn LEFT or WEST on McFeeley-Petry Road. Go 2 ½ miles to Hillgrove-Ft. Recovery Road then LEFT or SOUTH just 3/10 of a mile. WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS

PLEASANT HILL, OH

At 200 East High St. by Newton School. From Rt 48, go east from the Monument, two blocks on Rt 718 & then north on Maple Street to sale site, adjacent to the parking lot of Newton Schools.

THURSDAY, JULY 31, 3:00 PM DELTA jointer; CRAFTSMAN planer & disk-belt sander; BOSCH shaper; GRIZZLY band saw; WARDS radial arm saw; DURACRAFT wood lathe; mortising machine; drill press; COLEMAN 5000 generator; B/O tools; all types small elec hand tools; older, quality hand tools of all kinds & everything else you’d find in older gentleman’s workshop! Dixon ZTR 10.5 HP riding mower; Yard Machine gas snow blower, like new; Ryobi 2 cycle tiller; etc. ANTIQUES: Finger hold oil lamp; barn & highway lanterns; Mail Pouch thermometer; country antiques; older tools; small kettle; folding sewing table; 43 pc Presidential Knife set w/ case; Meylan stop watch; globe on stand; milk glass; etc. HOME FURNISHINGS: Flexsteel floral hide-a-bed couch; 2 nice La-Z-Boy recliners; oak oval dining table & 6 chrs; curio cabinet; full line of appliances; 2 dbl & 1 sgl beds; Yamaha key board; wheeled walker; etc. FISHING ITEMS: Rods, reels, tackle & other fishing tackle incl split bamboo fly rods & surf rod; Shakespeare fly reel; other reels by Pflueger, Bache Brown, Shakespeare, Bronson, etc; Eagle Claw crappie poles; tackle boxes; variety of lures. Note: Very nice tools & workshop items, clean home furnishings & related items from this dispersal auction. Photos & more details at www.stichterauctions.com

Property of Pat & Ellen Kauffman By the Family

This Property Features a 2-Story Frame Home with 4 Bedrooms , Living Room with Wood Burning Stove, Eat-in-Kitchen w/ Built in Stove Top & Oven, Dining Room, Lg. Bathroom, Laundry Room, Enclosed Back Porch, Standing Seam Roof, Vinyl Siding and more. Outbuildings include 32’ x 60’ Barn, 1 Car Garage, Corn Crib w/ Garage Lean To and 20’ x 30’ Block Hog House Building. Attend Open Houses - Inspect - Make Financial Arrangements Be Prepared to Buy on Auction Day

OPEN HOUSES

SUN., AUGUST 3, 2014 1:00 – 2:30 PM SUN., AUGUST 10, 2014 1:00 – 2:30 PM And by appointment… Call: Kirby Lyons (937) 316-8400 Everett Hocker (937) 417-0748 Leis Realty Co. (937) 548-5750 TERMS: $4,000.00 down on day of auction w/ complete balance due within (30) days of auction. Taxes will be figured short term pro-ration to Closing. Possession is given at Closing. Visa & MasterCard accepted w/ 3% clerking fee added.

PEGGY ANN WRIGHT - OWNER

For photos and additional information on this offering please visit us at www.auctionzip.com and enter User I.D. # 8673. Remember, Never, Ever a Buyers (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions *WHAT YOU BID IS WHAT YOU PAY* “We work for our sellers, appreciate our buyers, and love our profession”

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ing on June 21 at Turtle Creek Golf Course. The winning low gross team included Scott Rudnick, Willie Powell, Greg Meyers, and Dave Peltz. The elite raffle winners included: Serta iComfort Mattress w/ adjustable base, Matt and Angie Arnold; Serta iComfort mattress set, Matt and Mindy Steyer; Samsung refrigerator, Teresa Unthank; Frigidaire laundry pair, Jim and Sharon Buchy;

Scott Rudnick, Willie Powell, Greg Meyers, and Dave Peltz took first place with the low gross score.

and Sharp home entertainment package, Bob and Nancy Dean. A complete list of all the raffle

1113 Washington Ave. – Greenville, OH 45331 Showings anytime by appointment!

THE ESTATE OF LARRY L. CALVERT, SR

Lannie Katheryn Calvert, Eexec. Tom Graber, Atty Darke Co. Probate # 2014-4-001A

Midwest

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

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12920 Hillgrove-Ft. Recovery Rd. Union City, OH 45390 Appliances - Furniture –– Household - Antiques Smooth top Frigidaire stove; Maytag Refrigerator/bottom freezer; Maytag washer & dryer; Hotpoint refrigerator/freezer; GE Upright freezer; Sausage grinder; Food processor; Antq. Food grinder; Sm. elec. kitchen appliances; Ice cream freezer; Oak rocking chair; (2) Maple rocker/glider w/ foot stool; DP Drop leaf table w/ leafs; Corner shelf; Credenza table; Kitchen dinette w/ 2 chairs; LG 19” flat screen TV w/ stand; End tables; Plant stand; Magazine table; Suede recliner/rocker chair; (2) Upholstered formal chairs; Antq. Waterfall desk; 3 drawer file cabinet; Wood TV trays; Double bed w/ S&M; Waterfall dresser & cedar chest; Twin bed w/ S&M; (2) Night stands; Porcelain top table; Floor lamps; Globe lamp; Homer Laughlin China set; Stemmed water glasses; Glass serving bowls; Egg plate; Deep bowls; Antique quilts; Bedding; Towels; Wall décor; Flatware; Cookware; Step stool; Rainbow sweeper; Dura Flame port. mini stove/heater; Oreck hand sweeper; Paper shredder; Office supplies; Christmas décor; New Home sewing mach. & table; Antq. Taylor Tot stroller; Single shot 12 gauge shotgun. Barn – Shop – Tools – Lawn/Garden Troy Built Roto Tiller – 3.75 HP; John Deere Hydro cylinder & hose; Lincoln welder & supplies; 20 Gal. Craftsman air compressor; Power saw; ¾” Socket set (Wriglet); ½” Air impact wrench; Socket sets & wrenches; Double bench grinder; Bench vise; Bolt cutters; Saw horses; Battery charger; Hydraulic floor jack; HD (220 & 110) elec. cords; Ext. cords; Hardware; Hardware cabinet; Electric motors; Lg. pump jack; Single trees; Antq. mowing sythe; Car ramps; Canning jars; (2) Milk cans; 1 gal oil can; Granite corner; Barn rope; Chicken waters; Hand & Garden tools; SS milker base; Hay hooks; Wash table; Dekalb Seed sign; Grease gun; Wheel barrow; Feed cart; Creeper; (2) Wood step ladders; 20 ft. Ext. ladder; (3) Water pump; (2) Fuel tanks & pump; 500 gal fuel tank; Log chains; Garden hose & reel; Yard roller; Outdoor planters; Picket fence; Fiberglass picnic table; Lg. safe; Many more items not listed!! TERMS: All items must be paid for and picked up on day of auction. Accepted payment is cash, check w/ ID, and Master Card/Visa w/ additional 3% clerking fee. Please visit our website: WWW.MIDWEST-AUCTIONEERS. COM for complete catalog listing and pictures. The property and farms which sell August 28th @ 5pm, will be open for inspection during the personal property auction from approx. 10am to 3pm

THE TRUSTS OF IVAN B. & ELLA MAE BARGA Gary Barga, Trustee

Jim Detling, Atty.

Midwest

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

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FFA members Abby Helmke and Morgan Young talk to third graders about ATV and Animal Safety.

Students learn about Rural Safety ANSONIA – During May, FFA members currently taking Animal Science and Technologies class presented a Rural Safety Demonstration to elementary students ranging in age from kindergarteners to fourth graders. These presentations included information ranging from animal safety, first aid, fire safety, water safety, protective clothing, and lots more safety tips around other farm related activities. M e m b e r s paired up in groups of two or three, prepared a slide show over their chosen topics, and brought in props to add excitement to their presentations. M e m b e r s

handed out Rural Safety booklets to the elementary kids. The booklets included an Interactive Rural Safety quiz DVD, where the students can answer questions. These booklets were sponsored by Cal-Maine Foods Inc., Greenville National Bank, Knick Farms, Midwest AgTransport Inc., R.B. Cox Agency, The Ansonia Lumber Company, Ansonia Auto Parts, Darke County Veterinary Services, Mercer Landmark Inc., Crop Production Services, Kremer Family Farms, The Whistle Stop, and Thwaits Bar and Grill. The Ansonia FFA would like to thank these businesses for their support.

Courtney Rose of the Versailles FFA recently attended National FFA Washington Leadership Conference and is shown outside Congressman John Boehner with FFA members from Miami East, Marion Local and MV FFA Chapters.

Rose attends WLC VERSAILLES – Courtney Rose recently attended the week long National FFA Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) in Washington D.C. WLC is designed to take leadership skills to the highest level by learning to solve local problems, learning to build relationships, developing their character and living to serve. As part of WLC, Courtney designed a living to serve plan for her local chapter and community. She received a $450 scholarship to attend the WLC Program from the Ohio FFA Alumni Association. Courtney is a senior at Versailles High School and serves as the Chapter FFA VicePresident. She has

participated in ag communications, public speaking, parliamentary procedure and soil judging at the district and state level. Courtney has attended State and National FFA Convention along with FFA Camp. She attended WLC with FFA members from Miami East, Marion Local, and Mississinawa Valley FFA Chapters. As part of the visit, Courtney had the opportunity to visit with Andy Bunker who serves as Congressman John Boehner agriculture representative. Also, Courtney met with Joe Schultz who is chief economics for the Senate Ag Committee and was very involved in writing the farm bill.

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 27TH @ 6:00 PM 116 Taylor St. – Bradford, OH 45308 Showings anytime by appointment!

This older 2 story home is very clean and has had several updates. Included are 3 BR, 2 full bathrooms (1 up/1 down). Large front living room, kitchen/dining room combo, utility room, entryway with open stairway, an attached garage, covered front porch, and newer vinyl replacement windows and front/rear entry doors. This property has been appraised for the estate at $50m930 and will sell subject to Darke Co. Probate Court approval. Terms: $3,000 escrow deposit required down day of auction with the balance due and payable with in 30 days from date of auction.

THE ESTATE OF MADELEINE R. SUMMERS Beth Collins, Exec. Paul Wagner, Atty. Darke Co. Probate Case #: 2011-1-258

Midwest

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

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ESTATE AUCTION

Take US 127 to the stoplight in North Star, OH. Then east 7/10 mile to Friend Road, then north 1/10 mile to sale on:

Saturday, August 9, 2014 Time: 9:00 AM

FARM MACHINERY, TOOLS & RELATED 1986 Ford TW5, 1992 hrs, 18.4 – 38 tires; 1961 Ford 871 Diesel w/4,856 hrs,; 1969 Ford 5000 Diesel w/6,322 hrs.; 1960 Ford 981 gas w/2441hrs. w/2 row mounted Ford 602 Red picker; NI 324 corn picker w/12 roll husking bed, late model; Ford 532 baler; AC 1200 13’ field cultivator; NI 12A manure spreader; JD 17 hole drill w/DD opener/ fertilizer & grass seeder; 1987 Claas combine w/Mercedes engine, 4 row wide corn head and 15’grain table; 14’ Kewanee disk; 3 Brillion cultipackers w/4” axles 2-14’and 1-10’; 16’ cultipacker w/ transport wheel; 1 Killbros 350 hopper wagon on J&M gear; 3- J&M 210-6 hopper wagons; J&M 250-7 hopper wagon JD 1240 planter 4 row wide; JD 1250 planter 6 row narrow; Ford 4 row cultivator; Ford 6 row cultivator; 2- row cultivator; 2 flatbed wagons w/side boards; steel wheel wagon; Ford 6-16’s bottom semi mounted plow, ; Ford 5-16’s bottom semi mounted plow, ; Ford 2 – 12’s, 3 pt plow; David Bradley side delivery rake; NI hay crimper; Dearborn 7’ mounted cycle bar mower; J&M 36’ elevator; 2 corn drags; 4”X20’ auger w/motor; Dearborn 13 – 7 grain drill/ fertilizer and grass seeder; IH 15’ rotary hoe; 200 gal. Kuher sprayer; 18.4-38 T-Rail Duals; 15.5-38 T-Rail Duals; pull type disc; Cycone seeder; Clipper seed cleaner; 16’ spike tooth harrow; buzz saw; 3 fuel tanks, one w/electric pump; 2 Ford Select-o -speed transmissions; 2 -28” Ford wheels; Ford PTO extension; Ford belt pulley; hydraulic cylinders; scrap copper; 3 pt potato plow; planter plates; 4 – Ford wheel wgts.; engine stand;10 Ford suitcase weights; 2 hog feeders; case chopper (junk); Ford 2000 axle & rear end ; Black Hawk corn sheller; 2 platform scales; 20 ton hydraulic arbor press; Sunnen hone; Van Dorn valve grinder; B&D valve seat grinder; Hall valve seat grinder; Lincoln AC welder; Oxy-acetylene torch; 1 hp Van Dorn pedestal grinder; Sparta ¾” drive socket set; anvil; 1 ½ ton floor jack; Ken Tool ¾” shock wrench set; valve lapper; Bosch 4”grinder; drill bit sharpener; electric drills; oil pump; clamps; drill bits; files; reamers; pipe wrenches; bolt cutters; 12 ton hydraulic bottle jack; large lot of mechanic tools including Craftsmen wrenches, sockets, drive tools, pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, etc.; pneumatic impact wrench; assorted new mower blades; NOS Case mower parts; TW5 & 5000 filters; misc NOS; chain binders; barrel pumps; battery charger; large lot of forks, shovels, log chains, etc.; TRUCKS & AUTOMOBILE 2010 Ford F-150 XL pickup, 39,000 miles; 1990 Ford F-700 Grain truck w/14’ Omaha dump bed; 2005 Mercury Marquee, 38,500 miles. LAWN & GARDEN AND VINTAGE GAS PUMP Correct Measure 10 gal vintage gas pump; 2 Case 446 garden tractors w/mower decks and push blades; Agco-Allis 1616H Garden tractor w/hydrostat and 42”deck; Case 5’ 3 pt. box blade; Wheel Horse mower w/blade; Ariens snow blower; YTD shredder/chipper; rototiller; Poulan chain saw; Onan twin cylinder engine; Domestic 500 W generator; HOUSEHOLD Dining table w/6 chairs & 2 leafs ; couches; occasional chairs; rocker/glider; Amana chest type freezer; Maytag washer & dryer; 5 pc bedroom suite; knee hole desk; entertainment center; TV; stereo; end tables; coffee tables; filing cabinets; upholstered chairs; luggage; knick knacks; games; videos; hamper; earthen crock and misc jugs; new US Stove wood burner; canning jars; ping pong table; pool table; Martin birdhouse; milk cans; wooden boxes; old bicycle; lamps; hanging lamp; drum table; child’s handmade bench; china; milk glass; teacups & saucers; serving dishes; glassware; pots & pans; linens & bedding; oil lamp; craft items; picture frames; Avon; Christmas decorations; small electric appliances; books; VCR and Cassette tapes; kerosene heater; and many more items too numerous to mention.

Delbert Stephan Estate

By: Debra J Seger & Diana L Gilmore, co-executors Bill Roll - 419-336-6272 Darke County Probate #2014-1-052 Auctioneer Attorney Daniel Schipfer Lunch – Catering for You Terms: Cash or check (w/proper ID) PS: Delbert was a well–known Mechanic Come prepared to buy in two rings. Vehicles to sell at 11:00 Followed by Tractors and Farm Machinery Sale to be held inside with inclement weather. For complete listing and pictures see: www.auctionzip.com Auctioneer ID# 4771 Not responsible for accidents. Auctioneer is licensed by the Ohio department of agriculture and a participant of the auction recovery fund. Anything said day of sale takes precedence over printed material.

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This property is located in the south area of Greenville ½ block north of Birt St., close proximity to the hospital, fairgrounds, and south town shopping. This home features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, with living room and kitchen. Also included is a 24x30 detached garage with overhead door and rear alley access. Both the garage and home have vinyl covered exteriors with front & rear decks. Terms: The property has been appraised for the estate at $45,790 and will sell for 2/3rds or more of the appraisal value or $30,526. A $3,000 escrow deposit is required down day of auction with balance due and payable within 45 days from day of auction.

Next year’s outing is planned for June 20, at Turtle Creek Golf Course.

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GREENVILLE – The Fifth Annual Karlh McCallister Memorial Golf Outing and raffles raised over $30,000 for the Bridges to College program. “We were very fortunate to have such generous sponsors, players, businesses and other community members,” said Marlise McCallister, Bridges to College trustee and organizer of this year’s outing. Twenty-four teams participated in the out-

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State of the Heart holds largest golf outing at Mercer Elks GREENVILLE – State of the Heart Hospice held the nonprofit agency’s 19th Ohio Memorial Golf Outing, June 6 at the Mercer County Elks Golf Club. The fundraiser, which had 64 foursomes, raised $19,500 with the funds directed to State of the Heart’s Hospice Care Center at Wayne HealthCare, and to Corynna’s Wish, a new wish granting program for State of the Heart patients and families. “We had excellent temperatures and sunny skies which made for a great day of golf,” stated Ryan Gathard, Fund Development Director for State of the Heart. “It was gratifying to see so many golfers and to have the involvement of so many sponsors for a very worthy cause.” Kirk Stucke, Golf Professional for the Mercer Elks Golf Club, said the club holds a golf fundraiser weekly during the golfing season, and the State of the Heart Memorial Golf Outing is the largest held at the course. “It is very well organized and runs very smoothly,” he added. For a second year in a row, Integrity Ambulance Service was the presenting sponsor. “We are grateful for Integrity for being the presenting sponsor two years in a row,” Gathard said. “Each year we are fortunate to have the support of so many sponsors from the various communities in our hospice service area” he added. Wendy Stukey, of Laudick’s Jew-

elry Store in Coldwater, said this marks the second year that the jewelry store has donated both a man and a woman’s watch as raffle prizes. “They are top of the line watches,” she said, “and are of excellent quality. “It is great for Laudick’s, a locally owned company, to participate and help in such an important fund raiser in our community.” A portion of the funds raised at the golf outing will go to the State of the Heart Hospice Care Center which has five private rooms for patients. The care center is comfortable and homelike, with a family lounge. The center opened in July last year. By the anniversary date of opening the care center will have cared for more than 160 patients. Funds from the outing will also go to Corynna’s Wish, the new wish granting program recently established by State o the Heart. The program will help patients and families accomplish a wish they otherwise could not financially afford to do. An important part of the golf outing was a raffle with first prize of a “dream vacation” for up to $3,000. The winner of the prize was Angie Bettinger of Anna. “We are so excited about winning the raffle,” Bettinger said. “We have four teenagers, and our family has not had a really good vacation. We are planning on taking one, which will be a first for us.” The “Dream Vacation” was arranged through AAA Travel, 302

S. Broadway, in Greenville. The AAA Travel office will arrange for the trip for the Bettinger family. Lori Comer, manager of the local AAA office, said, “We are pleased and honored to be part of the State of the Heart fund raiser.” This is the second year that AAA Travel has been involved in the golf outing with the raffle. “We view our participation as a long term commitment to State of the Heart,” she added. The team winners were: Morning round, men’s team: Fry & Co.; Morning round, women’s team, Karen Gels Team. Afternoon round, Men’s team; Hogenkamp Funeral Home, and the co-ed team was Edward Jones. In addition to Integrity Ambulance Service as the presenting sponsor, other sponsors were: D i a m o n d Sponsor: Edward Jones; Gold Sponsor: Spirit Medical Transport Silver Sponsor: The Messenger Press Bronze Sponsor: Versailles Health Care Center Major Sponsor: May Financial Group Event Sponsor: Leis Realty Co. – Eric Brown Realty Corporate Sponsor: Medline Cupid Sponsor: CenturyLink Heart Sponsors: Village Green Healthcare Center, Brethren Retirement Community, Wayne HealthCare, Greenville National Bank, Briarwood Village, Celina Manor, VonLehman CPA & Advisory Firm

2 DAY PUBLIC AUCTION

THURS.- July 31st, 2014 – 5:00 P.M.

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FRID. – Aug. 1st , 2014 - 3:00 P.M. 5862 Kruckeberg Rd. Greenville, OH 45331

DIRECTIONS: From downtown Dayton, Ohio Take I -70 West to St. Rt. 127 North to Greenville to Kruckeberg Rd. Turn right on Kruckeberg go approx. 1 mile to sale site on left. (Watch for signs) Auctioneers Note – Now Featuring Live Audio & Video so you can bid at home or on the go with your smart phone or tablet. Go to www.auctionzip.com, for pictures and enter auctioneer ID # 3426, click on the current auction date, click on bid now button to enter auction, register if you want to bid. No buyer’s premium charged for attending the live & collectible auction. Convenience Fee applied to online bidders only. Thursday July 31st Coin Auction-Approx. 300 lots of coins, Morgan Dollars, Peace Dollars, Half Dollars, Quarters, Dimes, Nickels & Cents. ANTIQUES-COLLECTIBLES--HOUSEHOLDFURNITURE- GARAGE ITEMS Sm. Antique School Desk; Antique Kitchen Chairs; Wood Fern Stand; Wood Ironing Board; McCoy Vase; Crown Staffordshire England Antique Car Mugs; Chicken, Bird, Figurines; Oil Lanterns; Misc. Pottery; Costume Jewelry; Multi-Colored Sofa; Multi-Colored Reclining Love Seat; Glider Rocker; Blue Recliner; Upholstered Rocking Chair; Kitchen Table & 4 Chairs; End Table; Full Size Metal Bed Frame; Pine Full Size Bed Frame; Sm. 4 Drawer Night Stand; Dresser & Mirror; Coffee Table; Knee Hole Desk; Quilt Rack; Brass Floor Lamp; Floor Lamps; Owl Lamp; Wood Magazine Rack; Wood Half Table; Metal Magazine Rack; Wood Magazine Racks; Wood Bookshelf; Pedestal Fan; Prestige China Serv. 8 ; Red Melmac Dishes; Misc. Dishes; Tupperware; Pots and Pans; Sm. Kitchen Appliances; Canning Jars; Cast Iron Kettle; Large Jardinière; Elephant Statue; Christmas Decorations; Curtains; Bedding; Pillows; Rugs; Wooden Pant Hangers; Candles; Walker; Invalid Chair; Cement Mushrooms; Step and Tone; Ceramic Chickens; And More.

OWNERS-CAROL FORTE & OTHERS

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

Friend Sponsors: MJS Plastics, Inc., ProCare HospiceCare, The Gardens at Celina, The Gardens at St. Henry, Rest Haven, Greenville Technology Incorporated, Kaup Pharmacy, The Peoples Bank Co., Zechar-Bailey Funeral Homes, The St. Henry Bank, Enterprise Fleet Management Raffle Prize Donation: Laudick’s Jewelry of Coldwater – Men’s and Women’s Watches Vendor Sponsor: McGohan Brabender Supporting Sponsors: Innovative Office Solutions, Diane Evans State Farm, Fry & Company, SecurCom, Osgood State Bank, Hogenkamp Funeral Home Patron Sponsors: DOSS Business Systems, Qualis, Otterbein – St. Marys, Schwieterman Custom Body Shop, Marty McCabe Painting Service, Williamson Insurance LLC, Northstar Hardware & Implement, Schwieterman Pharmacies, Lefeld Implement, Miami Valley Vending Service, Eikenberry’s IGA, Loudy Office Machines, Fort Recovery Industries, Inc., Goubeaux & Brand, Hanes Law Group, Family Health, Vancrest – Convoy, Vancrest – Delphos, Vancrest – Van Wert, Sarah Jane Living Center Area Sponsors: Continental Carbonic, Midwest Electric, Troutwine Auto Sales, Hamilton Auto Sales

Shown are the participants in Farm Safety for Just Kids’ 10th annual Progressive Ag Safety Day at the Darke County Fairgrounds.

FS4JK holds 10th annual Progressive Ag Safety Day GREENVILLE – The Darke County Chapter of Farm Safety for Just Kids recently held its 10th annual Progressive Ag Safety Day at the Darke County Fairgrounds, marking an educational and exciting event for 100 young attendees. The children, ages 7-13, were divided into five groups where they rotated from five different stations involving ATV Safety, Animal Safety, PTO/ Equipment Safety, Drug Safety, and Grain Safety. After lunch, the kids sat as a group to hear about Healthy Lifestyles presented by Corrie Holthouse and the Darke County Health Department. The final session was presented by the Greenville Township Rescue where the kids learned about what to expect in case of an accident and how the rescue squad would put you on a board and take you to the hospital. Lisa and Mark Mayo also gave their account of a serious accident Mark encountered last year and how he was taken to a hospital by the rescue squad. Conducting

the Animal Safety Session was Nick Brumfield, the Ohio State Farm Safety for Just Kids representative. Nick is a student at The Ohio State University and also gave the welcoming talk to the kids. Local lawyer Ted Finnarn, and A.J. Warner, a student at FM, presented the PTO/ Equipment Safety Session. Ted was involved in a PTO accident at a young age and was able to relate with the kids about staying away from PTOs. A.J. talked about his brother, John, and how his sweatshirt string caught in a gear and pulled him into the piece of equipment. A.J. displayed the large ball of sweatshirt strings which were collected a few years ago and used as a reminder to the kids. The Darke County Sheriff’s Office presented the drug awareness session and the Greenville Sheriff’s Office provided the kids with an outstanding book

discussing drugs & Farm Safety. Russ Beckner, coordinator of the Southwest Ohio Farm Safety for Just Kids Chapter, presented a session on staying safe around grain. Janet Rhoades, Safety Day Coordinator, presented the ATV session and pointed out to the kids how very dangerous ATVs are and that they should not be on a large ATV until they are at least 16 years old. The chapter would like to thank all of those who donated their resources and time to this great event. Thanks to McDonalds and Darke County Farm Bureau for helping with the food, The Andersons, Buckeye Insurance, Greenville Sheriff’s Office, Darke County Sheriff’s Office, State Farm Insurance for the resources they provided. Also, thanks to Koenig Equipment, Harvestland, Tractor Supply Company, Dave Knapp Ford, and Wilbur-Ellis for the door prize

donations. A big thanks to all volunteers who helped with the Safety Day as well as the Darke County Fairgrounds for the use of their great facilities! Winning bikes and helmets were Abigail Kramer and Foster Brown. All the kids attending took home blankets and carriers embroidered with “Progressive Ag Safety Day 2014” as well as many informational items in their Goodie Bags. Janet Rhoades, chapter coordinator for the past 10 years, announced that she was stepping down and that Morgan Aultman has agreed to accept the role of chapter coordinator. The Chapter will be involved in many community activities and are looking forward to seeing all the kids in their booth at the Great Darke County Fair. For questions about chapter events, contact Morgan at 4673095, or Janet at 448-2740.

Ansonia FFA attends convention

ANSONIA – On May 1, students along with advisor Jennifer Knick from the Ansonia FFA chapter left Ansonia High School, 11 a.m., to attend the 86th Ohio FFA Convention at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. The group of nine students included Freshmen Robert Christman, Sophomores Megan Bergman, John Fischer, Nick Mayo, and Molly Walters, Junior Andrea Barga, and Senior Taylor Bergman. The groups went to the first convention session and were lucky enough to hear a keynote speaker. The first session of the day concluded with the voting of the 2013-2014 Ohio State Officers. At 9:30 p.m., the group attended the concert, which was also held in the Ohio Expo Center. After breakfast on May 2, the members returned to the convention where they heard a keynote speaker at the third session. The top ten chapters were recognized in three areas at this session—student development, chapter development, and community development. The students then attended the Farm

Issues that Affect You workshop at 1 p.m. At the fourth session, the group was able to hear yet another keynote speaker. John Fischer, Makensy Stump, and Megan Bergman also received gold ratings for their Treasurer, Secretary, and Reporter books at this session. Taylor Bergman and Catey Fischer both received their State degrees at the fifth and last session of the convention.

Shown are the instructors and students at the Franklin Monroe High volleyball camp.

FM volleyball camp PITSBURG – The Franklin Monroe High School volleyball team held an elementary volleyball camp on July 8, 9, and 10. They had 18 fourth through sixth graders attend. Instruction was provided by Amy Booher (varsity coach), Carrie Feitshans (assistant varsity coach), Angie Fil-

brun (JV coach) and 17 high school players. At the camp they played games and focused on the fundamentals of serving, passing, setting, hitting and serve receiving. Their goal is to spark an early interest in volleyball while they are in elementary so they will continue to play in junior high and

high school while also learning important fundamentals. The girls received a tshirt, water bottle and free student admission ticket to one of the high school’s home games. The volleyball staff would like to thank all the girls for attending and hope to see them at some of their games in the fall.

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The United Way golf committee is shown with Farmers State Bank; the sponsor of the $10,000 hole-in-one prize.

Turtle Creek and Darke County United Way invite all to the 25th annual Golf Outing,

United Way announces 25th annual golf outing is Sept. 8 GREENVILLE – Mark your calendars for Sept. 8, to play in the 25th annual Golf Outing for the Darke County United Way with the help of their grand sponsor of the day: Whirlpool Corporation & The KitchenAid® Experience. The golf committee at the Darke County United Way is excited to be holding the annual outing that day with all proceeds going to the 27 non-profit programs of the United Way for the 2015 campaign. The campaign goal this year is $375,000. The committee of Rodney Oda, Zach Newbauer, Dave Keiser, Mike Snyder, Steve Willman, Brian Griesdorn, Dave Connelly, Andy Brown, Matt Jordan, Kara Malone, Ellie Germain and Lauren Henry have begun plans for the event and are very anxious to fill the tournament. If you are interested in playing contact the United Way at 5471272, email unitedway@ darkecountyunitedway. org or call Rodney Oda at 548-3106. Participation is limited to the first 144 golfers. The

tournament tees off at 12:30 p.m., at Turtle Creek Golf Course. United Way is honored to have Whirlpool and The KitchenAid® Experience as the lead sponsor for this outing. United Way is also very excited to have the following co-sponsors helping make this event a success from the start including Anderson Ethanol, LLC, BASF, Boots Breaden, Brethren Retirement Community, Bruns Realty, Dave Knapp Ford Lincoln Mercury, Edward Jones, Family Health, Fry & Company, CPA’s, Greenville Federal, Greenville National Bank, Hittle Buick GMC, Mercer Savings Bank, Midmark Corporation, Second National Bank, The Farmers State Bank & Wayne HealthCare. The United Way also has an opportunity for other businesses to get involved by sponsoring tee signs for this event. Call the United Way for more information on sponsorships or donating prizes for raffles. The golf outing is played as a handicap scramble. They would

Representatives from Dave Knapp Ford join with the United Way Golf Committee in announcing the sponsor for a car give-away for a hole-in-one.

like golfers to register by Aug. 25. The outing includes a golfer gift, deli lunch, buffet style dinner, cart, and greens fees. This event is a blast and they have a great time with fun competitions such as longest putt, longest drive, hole-in-one, and two holes with prizes to win, including a car from Dave Knapp Ford Lincoln Mercury and a hole with $10,000 from Farmers State Bank. This is definitely a worthwhile event as you can enjoy a day of

golf and your proceeds can give hope to 40% of Darke County residents including youth, seniors, those in crisis, and those seeking selfsufficiency. Golfers can help make this their biggest outing yet and celebrate 25 years with them. We encourage both teams and individuals to sign-up. Mulligans, pink tees, and buy the pro’s shot are also available for purchase. Now more than ever the United Way needs your partnership.

GREENVILLE – The ancestors of local authors Betty J. (Lease) Brodrick and Marilyn J. (Lease) Fritz once owned a large part of Northtown in Greenville. Their story in My Sister’s Story reveals how the immense impact on the lives of almost every Greenville citizen is a result of their great grandparents, Maximilliam Louis and Charlotte Leis. The wilderness they settled on as pioneers is now the hub of all commercial traffic known as Northtown. Their 88acre farm is now a city

within a city. They both died on this land in a very un-natural way. After 24 years of research and work, they now offer the true story of this courageous couple and their descendants to the public. A book signing for My Sister’s Story will be held at K-T Plum International Food in the Sherwin Williams Building on North Broadway on Aug. 8, 2-5 p.m. They will also be signing their previous book, Wakefield. Refreshments will be served.

New displays and old car show VERSAILLES – Now making its debut at the Versailles Area Museum is its historic travel/vacation display of the 20th Century. From vintage car parts to local garage memorabilia, antique camping and picnic gear and all those souvenirs that made memories sweet – they’ve got it all. This is a great new display about summer life in the last century. Dr. on Call is another new display featuring items on loan from several area doctors in the last century; giving a peek at medical care that included house calls. New displays are popping up all the time and

with the Versailles All Class Reunion at the end of August, additional school spirited displays will be showing up On the Street Where You Lived. If you have items to lend (especially looking for a 1950 era juke box) contact the museum at 5264222 and someone will contact you. To get their new travel display kicked off right they will be hosting several historic automobiles on their lawn on July 27 (weather permitting) during regular museum hours, 1-4 p.m. If you’d like to bring by your special old car you should arrive by 12:30 p.m.

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Higgins-Madewell

Higgins-Madewell entertain Aug. 1 GREENVILLE – Wind up the summer on a positive note by enjoying the August Lunch on the Lawn. On Aug. 1, stop by the Greenville Public Library to relax and nourish yourself under the shade trees while you groove to the music. Romer’s Catering will serve lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $7 - or bring your own or just stop by for fun. The menu includes 1/4 BBQ chicken, fresh fruit cup, potato salad, and bottled water. As always, $1 of every lunch sold will be donated to Main Street Greenville, with whom the library partners for these events. In case of extreme heat or rain, the event will be moved to EUM’s Youth center, 111 Devor Street. Entertainment will be provided by the popular Higgins-Madewell. Erin Higgins Cress and Jeff Madewell first met in 2006 when their former bands were winding down and they were each looking for a change. Both already had a good following and their first show together in December of that year went over very well. For a taste of their sound visit www. higginsmadewell.com. Erin had been playing guitar since an early

age and singing in high school while Jeff was traveling and playing in bands. Once on a visit home he was in a local restaurant where people told him about Erin. He called her to do a couple shows acoustically - kind of on the side for extra income. He’d been used to big venues and sound systems. The rest is history. From that first show came bookings 3-4 months in advance. They found they had the same work ethic and mutual respect. Today, they play within about a 50 mile radius from their homes in West Milton though they occasionally go out of state. They have two CDs so far - Spiderbite and Sweet Medicine. Some of their songs are getting air time on WNKU, Northern Kentucky University’s radio station. Erin’s been going to college the last few years and is married with two children. Jeff has a small recording studio and does productions like jingles, as well as teaches guitar. They enjoy songwriting and each present ideas they expand on. They’d like to expand their listening area and admit “Our fans jump started everything.”

Woodland head bangers GREENVILLE – Knock! Knock! Thump! There are seven species of woodpeckers commonly found in Ohio and six of those are likely to be seen during the summer months. Join the Darke County Parks on July 29, 7 p.m., at Shawnee Prairie Preserve, 4267 State Route 502 West, Greenville,

Alumni reorganize ARCANUM – “The wheels are moving”… as one commented about the recent Arcanum High School Alumni reorganizational meeting held on June 17. Since this year’s alumni banquet, a committee has gradually been forming to take on the challenge of not only giving the AHS Alumni Association a new look but remaking the annual alumni banquet into an evening to remember. The fine tradition of achievements…in academics, athletics, music and fine arts has been so consistent that it is easy to overlook or underestimate the impact these have had. Thanks to an outstanding community of hard working persons who lead by example, Arcanum continues to produce many talented and dedicated students. The alumni want to continue to support and encourage them to follow their dreams. In addition to making the Alumni Banquet a homecoming, they hope to establish and building the alumni scholarship funds to assist many more graduates. More details will be forthcoming as this committee pursues new expanding giving options.

as they study adaptations of woodpeckers across the world and then delve into those local species. Come learn about the local head bangers and how they can drum all day long without a headache! This program is free. For more information on this or other programs offered by the Darke County Parks, call 548-0165 or visit www.darkecountyparks.org.

GREENVILLE – During the month of August, Art at the Mill will feature Laurel Dabbs’ finely hand-crafted duck decoys, songbirds and shorebirds, and photographs by Paula Willmot Kraus, an artist and educator who began her career in photojournalism over 30 years ago before moving into fine art photography. The exhibit at historic Bear’s Mill opened July 25 with a reception. The art will remain on display through Aug. 24. Since 1988, Dabbs has been using antique hand-tools and Atlantic white cedar to make life size carvings ranging in size from tiny chickadees to great blue herons. The tradition and history of her work are as important as the style and form of her carvings, as each

decoy must be seaworthy and durable as well as beautiful. One of the few nationally known female decoy carvers, the Medina County resident says that the physical and emotional lure of the sea drew her to participate in the only originally American folk art. “To be able to capture the personality and attitude, grace and simple beauty of a certain species is both a challenge and an awakening,” she stated. “They take on a life of their own, sometimes surprising, and often unexpected,” the artist explained. Willmot-Kraus, currently an adjunct professor of photography at Wright State University and Stivers School for the Arts, seeks to tell visual stories in her work. “My images suggest the ability to transcend the static

Laurel Dabbs will have her decoys on display at Bear’s Mill throughout August.

nature of a singular moment and present the energy that lies within,” said the Antioch University graduate. She says that she approaches images much as a painter might, but with the subtraction of brush strokes, looking to express the invisible vitality found within her subjects. According to Julie Clark, retail manager and gallery coordinator for Bear’s Mill, Ms. Kraus often uses nature and natural forms to ex-

Hummingbird Banding on Aug. 2 GREENVILLE – Fiftythree times a second… that’s how many wing beats a Ruby-throated Hummingbird averages. Join the Darke County Parks on Aug. 2, 9 a.m., as they welcome Alan Chartier. Alan will once again attempt to band the “hummers” of Shawnee Prairie Preserve. After an introductory presentation explaining his on-going research on hummingbirds, Alan will check his specially designed hummingbird traps. This program offers a unique upclose look at their fascinating hummingbirds and a lucky individual may even get to help release a bird after banding. Due to the stress placed on the birds and bander, they regret that they must limit ages to eight years old and up. Call the Nature Center, 548-0165, to reserve your

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plore memory, emotions, and aesthetics, making her work a natural for display at Bear’s Mill. “Paula’s images as well as Laurel’s carvings will enhance and complement our rustic gallery space; we are eagerly anticipating sharing this unique work with our friends and neighbors,” Ms. Clark said. Art at the Mill receives financial support from Darke County Endowment for the Arts. Art exhibits are on view during regular Mill store hours, 11 a.m. till 5 p.m., daily. Historic Bear’s Mill is owned and operated by Friends of Bear’s Mill, a non-profit organization, and is located at 6450 Arcanum-Bear’s Mill Road about five miles east of Greenville. For more information, contact Bear’s Mill at 548-5112 or www. bearsmill.com.

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