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WEEKEND EDITION - AUGUST 5, 2018

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Commissioners approve hiring of legal counsel for Hein, Monnin SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY – County commissioners on Wednesday approved a request for Judge Jonathan P. Hein and Judge Julie Monnin to hire outside legal counsel.

The request was presented by Darke County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Margaret Hayes, who said the need for outside counsel was due to a “conﬂict of interest” with county attorneys representing county employees. The issues-at-hand are the status of the courthouse

Courts deny beneﬁts for Honeywell retirees RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – In March 2017, retirees of Honeywell Fram were rejoicing a decision by Judge Walter Rice in Dayton’s U.S. District Court that retirees had proven Honeywell offered lifetime healthcare benefits. Randy Clark, president of the union at the time declared, “This is a victory for the small guy.” That victory has turned into defeat thanks to rulings by a U.S. District Judge in eastern Michigan and the Sixth U.S. Court of Appeals and has left approximately 600 Honeywell retirees from the local plant searching for health insurance and prescription coverage. According to The Early Bird’s media partner, WHIO, Honeywell pledged to appeal Rice’s ruling to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and last month, that court ruled that Honeywell does not owe lifetime healthcare benefits to retirees. Plaintiffs in the Michigan court case — the UAW and its retirees — had sought summary judgment and a permanent injunction against Honeywell, in a bid to block the company from ending health benefits, something the company had warned in April that it planned to do. Honeywell has held to its belief there was an absence of “clear vesting language” requiring lifetime health benefits. U.S. District Judge Denise Page Hood ruled that as of Wednesday (Honeywell) is not required to provide retirees healthcare coverage or to make any minimum premium contributions. Both courts discounted

the testimony of Sharon Meadows, attorney and benefits consultant for the UAW assigned to assist with negotiations during the 2000 contract testified that (Buzz) Fink wanted the company to “pay the benefits of the surviving spouses for their lifetimes just like they paid the retirees’ benefits for their lifetimes.” Judge Rice wrote, “Honeywell’s promise to provide lifetime retiree healthcare benefits is clearly implicit in the retiree healthcare provision of the 2000-2003 CBA.” The judge further stated, “The fact that Honeywell so willingly agreed to provide lifetime healthcare benefits to surviving spouses and dependents at the Greenville facility detracts from the credibility of its claim that it never would have agreed to provide lifetime healthcare benefits for the retirees themselves.” Honeywell announced in 2011 it would be selling the Greenville plant to the Rank Group, but gave employees the option of negotiating their contract with Honeywell or the Rank Group. The employees chose to negotiate with Honeywell. In an effort to cut labor costs by replacing tier one employees (highest paid) with tier two employees the company offered incentives to retire prior to June 1, 2012. The new contract would require employees to subsidize their healthcare benefits, but if eligible employees would retire prior to the deadline they would be able to keep their company-paid lifetime retiree healthcare benefits. Nearly 80 employees took advantage of the deal. Honeywell argued the benefits were not intended to be paid for a lifetime, but rather until the CBA expired in 2014.

steps and courthouse security and who is responsible for each project. “We’re hoping to mediate,” the issue, explained commissioner Mike Stegall. About two weeks ago, commissioners met with Mark Landes of Isaac Wiles and Co., a law firm affiliated with the County Commissioners Association of Ohio with offices in Columbus, Cincinnati and Worthington. After receiving a letter from the commissioners’ attorney this past Monday, Hein and Monnin decided they, too, needed to “lawyer up,” Hein said Wednesday afternoon. The judges, said Hayes, have retained the firm of

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, with ofﬁces in Cincinnati, Dayton, Indianapolis, Columbus, and Chicago. Commissioner Matt Aultman said the letter sent to Hein and Monnin was to let them know “where we stand. Tying this (steps and safety) together has got us to this point. The courthouse steps will get ﬁxed,” but the project has been delayed, he said, due to the current controversy. The letter invites Hein and Monnin to attend one of the commission’s regular bi-weekly meetings, either Aug. 13 or Aug. 15. “I’m not allowed to talk to commissioners when they have a lawyer,” Hein explained. “When they

have a lawyer, I can’t talk to the client. It’s not surprising we’re at this point.” Hein agrees the repair or replacement of the front steps and courthouse safety are two separate issues. He also said he had proposed a safety plan be considered by commissioners as they ﬁnalize a steps project. The letter sent from Landes cites Ohio Revised Code, which gives the board of commissioners the authority to “fund and oversee courthouse repair.” The letter also refers to case law that the “commissioners’ discretionary authority in this respect is inherent and far-reaching, even in light of overlapping access and/or security con-

cerns of county judges.” Hein told The Early Bird in July the “commissioners are out of their authority” and that it was “a legal duty for judges to have a security plan” in place. The letter, which states the judges had stated they would “order the front door locked” if commissioners followed through with their plan to just ﬁx the steps, also states “The commissioners need to ﬁx the public’s courthouse, and would prefer to do their duty with your assent, or at least non-interference. We understand that you have some security issues you want to address, and we propose to listen to those separately.”

Council learns its role in WHC expansion RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Greenville City Council Chambers was ﬁlled with representatives from Wayne HealthCare, designers, architects and engineers at a special meeting of council on Tuesday to learn more about a $56 million expansion of the hospital. As part of the design plan, the city will have to decide if it wants to vacate Central Avenue between Fair and Sherman and Martz from Central to the alley west of Harrison and a portion of that same alley south of Martz, as well as rezone much of the property between Fair and Sherman and Harrison and Sweitzer from Urban Residential and Neighborhood Business to Special Use. Wayne Deschambeau, president/CEO of Wayne HealthCare, shared when he came to the hospital in 2006 he assembled a panel of community members to determine what the community wanted in its hospital. From those meetings a strategic plan was born and part of that plan was the Master Facility Plan. At the time, the hospital’s newest addition occurred in 1991 and they were relying heavily on much of the building that was built in 1938. In 2007, ground was broke on a $47 million addition, which included a new lobby and emergency room. That addition opened in 2010.

This is an artist’s rendering of the proposed expansion of Wayne HealthCare. This entrance would face east towards Harrison Street.

Now, the hospital is ready to continue fulﬁlling its Master Facility Plan with an addition that will turn Wayne HealthCare from a city hospital into a campus-style hospital. The expansion includes a State of the Art Special Beginnings Birthing Unit with two antepartum, four post-partum and six LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum) rooms, expanded Lifestyle Enhancement and Wellness Center, 32 bed acuity adjustable Nursing Unit with fully private beds, new entry and public concourse linked to the existing main lobby, and redesigned loading dock and materials management area. Additional public and staff parking lots are included in the plan. Ambulances would enter the hospital off of Sherman onto the former Central Avenue and leave either the same way they came in or via the former Martz to Harrison. With $100 million in the

bank, Wayne HealthCare will pay $28 million in cash and borrow $28 million to complete the project. Deschambeau believes they will consolidate the current debt on the previous addition, $24 million, with the new debt. Deschambeau said, “We are ﬁnancially in very good shape to keep this hospital going forward. That is the goal of this to have a ﬁrst quality facility. We will have everything we need for a true 21st century hospital.” Jeff Subler, VP of Building Facilities for Wayne HealthCare, said “We’ve been working in earnest since the beginning of the year developing this plan. We’ve had a lot of internal meetings with the hospital as well as meetings with city departments and safety service folks to get a feel for what their requirements would be. The plans are at a preliminary stage, but we are comfortable with what it is going to

look like.” Councilman John Hensley questioned vacating a portion of the alley that abuts the hospital’s property and the need for sanitation services to pick up trash. With the proposal to vacate Central Avenue, a couple of council members expressed their concern with increased trafﬁc on Harrison. Hensley pointed out that decisions made by the hospital affect the neighborhoods around them. The hospital is expected to provide a legal description of the areas they want the city to vacate before council makes its decision and the city’s Planning & Zoning Commission will decide the rezoning issue. The hospital hopes to break ground on the expansion in early 2019 with a completion date in late 2020. The plans for the project are linked with this story at www.bluebagmedia.com.

Airport work delays costing contractor $1,000 day SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY – Delays in the completion of the Darke County Airport runway renovation is now costing the contractor $1,000 per day. In mid-July, county commissioners approved an

extension for Sunesis Construction to ﬁx the west end portion of the runway after it was discovered pavement “was moving” due to the previous use of improper materials. At that time, the date of July 26 was set to re-open the airport, which has been shut down since late May. FAA regulations require

airport runways “to be right on,” said commissioner Mike Stegall. “The ﬁnal top coat of asphalt needs to be two inches.” New lighting has been installed and milling of the runway began this week. Also before the airport is open for use, grass will be planted at the turnaround portion of the runway and

new markings will be added. No new date has been set, Stegall said. “We’re now weather dependent.” The delay has “no monetary loss to the county” budget, said commissioner Matt Aultman, adding it was in the contract with Sunesis that the $1,000 per day ﬁne be paid due to not meeting the project deadline.

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Teens shoplift rum; cited for underage possession SHOPLIFTING

On July 27 an officer was flagged down by a Walmart employee who reported a white male wearing a grey shirt, khaki pants and a ball cap left the store with a bottle in his pocket. The employee then pointed to an individual who fit that description. The officer made contact with the person the employee pointed out, but it was not that person. The officer then observed two males wearing khaki colored pants. One of the males had on a grey shirt and a ball cap. The of officer stopped the two subjects and identified them as Charles Aguilera and Dillon Callihan, both 18. The officer asked the two subjects if they had taken anything out of the store and they stated no. The of officer informed them that Walmart has good cameras and that he was going to review the footage. Aguilera asked if he was going to jail and he was told probably not. He then took a bottle of rum from the front of his pants. Callihan also removed a bottle of rum from the front of his pants, a package of peanut butter cups from his left pocket and a pair of sunglasses from his right pocket. Both subjects were issued misdemeanor citations for theft and underage possession of alcohol. They also were warned for trespass on Walmart property and released. A ASSA ULT

On July 27 an ofﬁcer was dispatched to the cor-

ner of Washington Avenue and Front Street on the report of a possible fight. The complainant told the officer he was inside his house when he heard an argument coming from a residence on Washington Avenue. The complainant said he went outside and heard a female yelling about how someone had just hit her in the head and face. The officer went to the residence on Washington Avenue and spoke with the resident and suspect, Jeffery McDowell, who said a former friend had been at his residence causing a problem but she left. The officer went in search for the victim and eventually made contact with her in the 100-block of North Main Street. The victim was emotional and very agitated. She told the officer she got punched in the back of the head by McDowell. The victim told the officer she was dropping two other people off at McDowell’s residence and when they arrived he was outside. There was an argument between McDowell and the victim and she called him a “pathetic man-child b****.” When the victim turned to walk away she said McDowell came up behind her and struck her in the back of the head. She then fell to the ground injuring her hand and getting a few scratches on her leg. She was driving home when the officer located her on North Main Street. While speaking with the victim

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she stated she had a head injury from being struck. She was transported by rescue squad to Wayne HealthCare, where she was treated for her injuries. The ofﬁcer returned to Washington Avenue to speak with McDowell, but was told he’d left. McDowell was eventually located at his residence and issued a citation for assault. DISORDERLY

On July 29 an officer was called to the 200 block of North Gray Avenue in reference to a disorderly female. Upon arrival, the officer could hear Carissa Foster yelling obscenities from inside her residence. The complainant told the officer Foster had been outside yelling obscenities all day and she asked Foster to stay inside her house if she was going cuss, at which point Foster replied with threatening obscenities at the complainant and her young daughter. The officer went to Foster’s home and tried to make contact with her.

The front door was open and the officer could hear Foster yelling obscenities through the open door and an open bedroom window. The officer asked Foster to come outside but she continued yelling and did not follow instructions. The of officer went to Foster’s open bedroom window and told her to stop yelling outside and if she did not the of officer would return and arrest her. The officer also advised her she needed to come to the door to be served with a citation for disorderly conduct. She refused multiple times and continued to yell obscenities directed at the officer. Foster continued to yell obscenities loud enough to disrupt the neighborhood in the officer’s presence, making the disorderly a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. The officer has attempted to serve Foster with her citation three different times, each time she was home and refused to come to the door. The city prosecutor’s office

and judge were contacted about what kind of service would be necessary to deliver the citation. WANTED PERSON

On July 27 an officer was dispatched to the Bish & Boyer trailer park in reference to two suspicious males riding bikes. Upon arrival the officer located the defendant, Lucas Hammaker riding around in the area near the entrance of the trailer park. Hammaker matched the description of one of the suspicious males and was stopped. There was another male on a bike with Hammaker, but when he saw the cruiser he veered off and fled the area. Hammaker gave the officer his name and date of birth and it was learned he had active felony bench warrants from both Miami and Mercer counties for drug possession. He was arrested on the warrants and transported to the Darke/ Miami County line where he was released to an of officer from the Piqua Police

Department. The bike was placed into property at the impound lot. On July 31 an officer was dispatched to the Darke County Courthouse in ref reference to Adam Sturgill, who was at the courthouse and had an active arrest warrant for failing to get fingerprinted. Sturgill was arrested and transported to the county jail with orders to be fingerprinted and released. EARLY RLY 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.

Bath to serve prison sentence for drug possession BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Julie Bath, 45, of Greenville entered a guilty plea Tuesday in Darke County Common Pleas Court for one count of aggravated possession of methamphetamine. According to Darke County Prosecutor Kelly Ormsby, the charge is a third degree felony due to the “bulk amount of almost 3 grams” of meth in Bath’s possession at the time of her arrest. Ormsby also said a scale and plastic bags, along with the amount of drugs found by ofﬁcers at the time of her arrest could have led to the “potential to sell as well.” Ormsby recommended Judge Jonathan P. Hein order a prison sentence for Bath, a repeat offender, but did not stipulate a

specific length of time she should serve. Defense attorney David Rohrer agreed his client had a drug problem. “Julie has struggled with her drug use,” Rohrer said, noting she’d been through the MonDay drug treatment program two times. Rohrer also said he believed sending Bath to the Ohio Reformatory for Women was not the answer, due to the possibility of being able to secure drugs while incarcerated at the facility. Rohrer suggested Hein place Bath on house arrest. “I believe Julie has the tools,” Rohrer said, to fight her addiction. Another element in the case, Rohrer pointed out was that Bath is currently on probation in Montgomery County, but he hoped officials there would agree to move her case to Darke

GREENVILLE – The Harry D. Stephens Memorial fund recently made a donation of $1,617 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County. Additionally, the Greenville Rotary Club donated $1,000 to the local agency. Both of these donations are speciﬁc to the Darke County program and will assist the agency in continuing to serve children in Darke County. “The support we receive from these grants is truly a blessing for our agency. It enables us to continue to serve children in need of a mentor in the Darke County area,” stated Executive Director Jennifer Bruns. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County’s mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships

that change their lives for the better, forever. Their vision is for all children to achieve success in life. One-to-one mentoring programs provide support, activities, education, and most importantly, a mentor for children who may be considered at-risk. The children involved in this program have the opportunity to engage in fun, social and academic enrichment activities with their mentor. Thanks to generous donations like that from the Harry D. Stephens Memorial fund and Greenville Rotary Club, mentor and mentee matches in the Darke County area continue to grow and help children in a positive way. Big Brothers Big Sisters is a non-proﬁt United Way member agency. If you would like to become an event sponsor, donor, volunteer, or learn more

Julie Bath, with attorney David Rohrer, entered a guilty plea for drug possession. (Susan Hartley photo)

County. “She gets her drugs in Dayton,” he explained. “It’s not a good thing,” for her to travel there to meet with probation ofﬁcers. Hein gave Bath the opportunity to speak. “I slipped up. I have allowed my past to deﬁne me. Instead of begging you for mercy today I’m asking you for help,” she told

Hein. Hein sentenced Bath to 18 months in prison with a $5,000 ﬁne, with credit for time already served. “I didn’t quite hear you own the responsibility. I can’t help you. Only you can help you,” Hein said, pointing out time in prison was giving Bath another chance to see if she could beat addiction.

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Veteran’s Benefits Gathering Please join the staff of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home for a meal and informational gathering to discuss the different benefits that Veterans are eligible for. The presentation will be by the Darke County veterans Services Office. When: Wednesday August 29, 2018 at 6:00 PM Where: Montage Cafe Please RSVP to 548-4141 by Friday August 24, 2018

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Pitsburg Fire Department honors retiring assistant chief BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com PITSBURG – Fireﬁghters from around Darke County, community members from the Pitsburg area and friends of Dave Hofacker, and his wife Joyce, gathered on July 29 to wish the former Pitsburg assistant ﬁre chief well on his retirement.

Hofacker had been with the department for nearly 32 years when he hung up his turnout gear for the ﬁnal time at the beginning of the month. Shortly after calling it quits, Hofacker said he turned off his scanner so he could walk away from it all cleanly. It’s not necessarily the events that he’s responded to, other than the torna-

Scott to be sentenced Oct. 1 for child endangering BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE – Judge Jonathan P. Hein on Monday set an Oct. 1 sentencing date for Alexander Scott of Arcanum. Scott, 21, was indicted in February by the Darke County Grand Jury for one count of felonious assault and one count of endangering children. On Monday, Hein agreed to drop the felonious assault charge and accepted Scott’s guilty plea to endangering children, which was filed July 26 in Darke County Common Pleas Court. The Jan. 25 incident involved a two-month old child, who received “serious physical harm,” said Darke County Prosecutor Kelly Ormsby. The sentence carries up to eight years in prison and a $15,000 fine. Also appearing Monday in Common Pleas Court were: * Richard Jones, 28, of Union City, Ind. was arraigned via video conference from the Darke County Jail on a charge of aggravated possession of methamphetamines, fifth degree felony. Hein ordered an own recognizance bond and pre-trial supervision. A status con-

ference was scheduled for Aug. 10. * Patrick Flint Jr., 49, of Greenville, appeared for failure to report change of address. According to assistant prosecutor Jim Bennett, Flint “failed to verify a current address” as well as false information concerning employment and has an extensive criminal history. Bennett suggested Hein maintain Flint’s current bond of $10,000. Hein set a pre-trial date for Aug. 20 and ordered Flint to work with a probation ofﬁcer who will visit him in jail to develop a Recovery & Wellness program along with the administration of a Vivitrol treatment plan. * Gary Musselman, 61, of Hollansburg, also appeared via video conference on a charge of assault of a police ofﬁcer and one charge of aggravated menacing. According to court records, the assault occurred when Darke County Sheriff’s Deputies went to perform a well check at Musselman’s residence. Hein ordered an own recognizance bond in order for Musselman to receive medical attention for several issues. His next appearance will be Aug. 20.

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do in Arcanum that have stuck out in his mind, it has been the people. It was because of those people that made the decision hard to step away. As for the people he has served since 1987, the former assistant chief said, “It was a pleasure serving them. I’m going to miss it, but I enjoyed it.” When asked why he stayed for over three decades, Hofacker’s response was short and to the point, “I just felt like I needed to it.” Pitsburg is not only losing the services of one Hofacker, they are also losing one of the original organizers of the Pitsburg Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Joyce said it was a hard decision for her as well. The couple recently moved to Greenville and she believes they will both be missing the people they have gotten to know over the years. Chief Tal Mong said, “Dave and I have been together for the last 26 years at chief and assistant chief. He took care of a lot of things back at the ﬁre

Former Assistant Chief Dave Hofacker poses with the Pitsburg Fire Department at his retirement party.

house and I took care of things on the county level. We worked very well together all of these years.” However, he knows Hofacker will be missed because there was always fun when he was around. He shared he was a prankster, but when it came to going to a scene it was business. “It’s a big pair of shoes we have to ﬁll at the ﬁrehouse,” he said. However, Pitsburg is fortunate to have several individuals with multiple decades of

experience. Mong said, “The people who have applied to be assistant chief… one of them has the same amount of years as he has, another has 20 years and another will 30 years next year.” He continued, “For a while we were very young, many years ago. As time went on, those young guys became older.” The department is currently split down the middle for ﬁreﬁghters with more and less than 20 years of experience. “We could use a

few more younger guys,” he said. Mong’s praise didn’t stop with Dave, he also recognized his wife. “Joyce was instrumental in starting this (women’s auxiliary) in 2005,” said Chief Mong. “Our women’s auxiliary has been huge for us,” he added. Mong shared the auxiliary has been responsible for providing funds for the equipment on each of the department’s trucks.

Sanders sentenced on stabbing charge BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE – Aaron Sanders of Ansonia was sentenced to 12 months in prison on Monday in Darke County Common Pleas Court. Sanders, 25, entered a guilty plea June 6 on charges of felonius assault. In February, Sanders was charged with stabbing a male victim who was living with him at the time. According to assistant prosecutor Deborah Quigley, Sanders received a “provocative” text from his girlfriend telling him she’d slept with the victim. Sanders woke the victim up and told him to leave, and according to Quigley, threatened the victim with a gun. The victim came back later to pick up his personal items, at which time Sanders stabbed him in the back. According to both Quigley and Sanders’ attorney Matthew Pierron, the victim also suffered a collapsed lung, racking up $39,000 in medical bills. “He had signiﬁcant injuries,” Quigley told Judge Jonathan P. Hein. Pierron told Hein he believed the victim suffered a “two-inch wound”

and that the collapsed lung could have been the result of a “fist fight” his client and the subject engaged in at the time of the stabbing. At the time Sanders received the text from his girlfriend, the victim was asleep and was unaware of the text, both attorneys verified, adding that the victim believed the girlfriend should be held accountable for her role in the incident. After Quigley recommended Hein sentence

Sanders to prison, Pierron spoke, adding “the facts of this case are odd” and that there “was a common thread here” of drugs and anger. When asked to speak in his behalf, Sanders said he wanted “everyone to know” that no matter what the reports say about his behavior, “that’s not me. That’s not really who I am. I am a hardworking, loving father. Right now I want to focus on my family and work and provide for them.”

Sanders admitted drugs played a part in his behavior, including taking LSD the day of the incident. “I know I wasn’t in my right mind,” he said, due to “drugs being brought around” by the victim. Hein sentenced Sanders to prison, stating he would be using the prison time “as a jail” with hopes that Sanders takes advantage of opportunities to ﬁgure out his anger issues and be eligible for an early release.

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Fair gets variance from new ﬁre rules BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

Members of the Blue Angels 4-H Club counted school supplies for Stuff the Bus.

Stuff the Bus donations down; monetary donations still being accepted BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The United Way’s Stuff the Bus back-to-school supply project is down from last year’s donations, reports Christy Bugher, United Way Executive Director. The community service project, which was held Friday, July 27, provides needed school supplies for every school in Darke County, Bugher explains.. The Blue Angels 4-H Club met this past Monday morning to count all the donated supplies, as part of their community service project hours. We are currently down from last year for school supplies,” Bugher said Wednesday. “Last year we received $9,344.65 in school supplies. This year, our number is currently at $7,458.83.” If you missed tak-

ing some supplies out to Stuff the Bus, it’s still not too late to donate money for the United Way to pick up items that may be needed, Bugher said. Bugher said her office already is receiving calls from parents asking for assistance with back-toschool needs. “It’s best if they contact their individual school offices and let them know,” she said. Schools will begin receiving boxes of supplies from Stuff the Bus by mid-August, Bugher said. “We also donate a box of supplies to Anthony Wayne,” preschool, she said. “We make sure each of the schools receive a variety of supplies.” For more information, call the United Way at 547-1272. The Darke County United Way office is located at 207 E. Fourth St., Greenville.

GREENVILLE – With a little over two weeks until the start of the 2018 Great Darke County Fair, board members were finishing up last minute details and looking towards the future on Wednesday evening. Aaron Ward and Brian Wilson of the Greenville Township Fire Department were present to share the 2018 fair has received a variance on the newest set of fire codes. Without the variance, fair officials may have been required to move some of its vendors around. Ward and Wilson warned the variance will expire on Aug. 26, a day after the fair, and all events coming onto the grounds after that date will need to adhere to the new rules. In May, the board learned the state fire marshal would require three-feet of space be-

Fire will have ﬁve inspectors on the grounds to ensure compliance with the state ﬁre marshal’s rules. Jason Blackburn, organizer of the Darke County Food Truck Rally, spoke to board members asking for the same weekend, July 20, 2019, to bring the Food Truck Rally back to the fairgrounds. He also requested Nov. 3 to host a Fall into Christmas event from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event will feature amusement rides, food trucks, craft vendors and possibly a wine tasting. Some board members had issues with the 2019 date because it falls on the same weekend as skillathon and open show sign up. Although the events overlap by an hour, visitors to the Food Truck Rally were walking through areas where the sign up and skillathon was taking place. Blackburn noted he would work closely with the

fairboard to have proper signage to alleviate issues. A motion to accept both contracts was approved with an 8-3 vote. Voting against the motion were Russ Bennett, Jerry Marker and Doug Martin. The board learned there will be a record number of hogs this year with 455 registered to be at the fair. The goat committee announced their numbers are up as well. The goat committee asked for a tent to be placed in the previous show ring used by the dogs. They are unsure if they will use the tent for pens or as a show ring for goats. The board will hold an emergency meeting on Aug. 7 to discuss changes to their constitution. The board needs to have the constitution approved during the fair election on Aug. 23 in order to seek its own 501(C)3 non-proﬁt status.

Paint Me Happy opens downtown Greenville studio BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – A new place to party has located in downtown Greenville. Paint Me Happy, a do-it-yourself paint and craft studio is conducting a “soft re-opening” this weekend at its new store front, 411 S. Broadway. The studio was formerly located in Arcanum, moving to Greenville in early July, said owner Jennifer Brubaker. Brubaker and her good friend, Lois Hittle, began hosting paint parties at

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tween food trailers and 10-feet between mobile food units and structures. The new rules apply to any mobile food unit that uses gas or electric appliances. Some of the concessionaires affected by the new rules are those parked along the Coliseum and vendors like the kettle corn vendor that operates under a tent and concessionaires with seating areas under tents. Ward suggested the board walk around with Wilson after all the concessionaires are in place this year to determine what they need to do to be in compliance for the 2019 fair. Wilson noted the new rules not only apply to the fair, but all events where food trucks are present. He was at the Darke County Food Truck Rally a few weeks and shared some of the new rules with vendors there. On opening day of the fair, Greenville Township

local businesses and in customers’ homes about three years ago. “We then decided to try to become more stable and have people come to us,” Brubaker said of the Arcanum location. Brubaker, of the New Madison area, said she’s always been interested in “artsy kind of stuff.” She studied cosmetology and worked for several years before teaching cosmetology. Then a bout with carpal tunnel limited her ability to continue working in the hair business. With the support from her family – husband Brad, who owns Brubaker Cabinets and their four grown children, Andrea, Grace, James and Jesse – Brubaker decided to focus on arts and crafts. She started painting on canvas, then progressed to wood, working with her husband to learn how to use his machinery to cut designs. Today, Brubaker and her husband work together to create a prototype, then she does the work. For example, one of the more popular wood

Jennifer Brubaker, owner of Paint Me Happy, is conducting a soft opening this weekend at her new Greenville location. (Susan Hartley photo)

crafts right now, she said, are pet toy boxes that pet owners may paint and personalize for their pets. Brubaker said the name of her business actually came about when she and Hittle were talking about a number of ideas. “We wanted something kind of fun and something people could remember,” she said. During their discussion, Hittle’s husband Rick came up with Paint Me Happy and it stuck. A sign to display on the building is currently being created by the Brubakers, which has to be approved by Greenville City Council at the end of the month. Classes, group parties and walk-in open painting time are available to create wood signs, clocks, canvas, ceramic – even kid’s classes on how to make slime – are available at Paint Me Happy.

Paint Me Happy hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 1-9 p.m. Walk-ins are invited to stop by between 1-6 p.m., with classes and parties scheduled for the evening hours. More information regarding upcoming classes and projects is available on Paint Me Happy’s Facebook page. Brubaker said she also will post information about Make and Take open studio time, which will be held periodically on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Dean’s List SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – Exactly 335 students made the Dean’s list for the spring 2018 semester at Spring Arbor University. Included in the list is Emily Dimmick, of Versailles. She earned a 4.0 for the semester and is a sophomore majoring in English.

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READERS WRITE Davidson a True Leader Congressman Warren Davidson is a true leader for our region. Most recently, he was a fervent supporter for a Farm Bill that promotes work for able-bodied adults on food stamps, preserves tax dollars, and prioritizes the truly needy. This stance was critical in overhauling a liberal policy that is simply unsustainable for America and the future of our great country. In Ohio, there are over 654,000 able-bodied adults dependent on food stampsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and 63 percent of them are not working. These able-bodied adults are missing out on our strong economy and low unemployment rate and are diverting precious resources away from the

truly needy, including disabled individuals and the elderly. However, lawmakers like Rep. Davidson who supported the Farm Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reforms have demanded a change. The current Farm Bill will now require ablebodied adults to contribute to our economy and build their own futures. Work gives individuals the freedom of selfsufďŹ ciency. Those who can work should work, and we must ensure that welfare programs prioritize the truly needy. Thank you, Congressman Warren Davidson, for bringing these commonsense Ohioan values to Washington, D.C. Katie DeLand Ohio Republican Party State Central Committeewoman-12th District

WINCHESTER, Ind. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The race for the seat of the 33rd District of the Indiana House of Representatives is a bit more crowded than usual this year. Dale W. Arnett, attorney in Winchester, Ind., was nominated at the Libertarian Party State Convention in Indianapolis. Arnett will be on the General Election ballot as a choice for liberty in the election. Arnett has been an attorney in Randolph County for over 30 years and does mostly public defender work. He graduated from Randolph Southern High School in 1967 and from Indiana University in 1973 with a Major in Psychology and Minors in Religion and Biology. He graduated from Law school at Ohio Northern University with distinction in 1986. He is a member of Lynn Friends Church and currently chairs their Missions Committee. Arnett received the Eagle Scout award in 1964 and was a 10-year member in 4-H. Prior to going to Law School, Arnett did farm work, sprayed crops, sheared sheep, was a substi-

tute rural mail carrier and held various factory jobs in union and non-union shops. He has been involved in coaching youth sports including baseball, soccer, basketball, Track and Field, Cross Country, and Martial Arts. Arnett is currently coaching the following youth sports at Union Jr. Sr. High School in Modoc: junior high cross country, junior high track and ďŹ eld, and junior high girls basketball. He has been married for 30 years and has four children and six grandchildren. Arnett believes in limited government, a balanced budget, free and fair trade, preserving the environment and the equality of and respect for all people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our district needs a State Representative that can be trusted to stay out of our pocketbooks and out of our bedrooms, and we are excited that Dale Arnett gives us that choiceâ&#x20AC;? stated Jeremiah Morrell, Libertarian Party central committee member. Learn more about the Libertarian Party of Indiana at Lpin.org Contact Dale Arnett for Indiana at Larnett1@frontier.com.

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Libertarian candidate ďŹ les for governor COLUMBUS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Filmmaker Travis Irvine and Ohio business owner Todd Grayson turned in their Petition for Candidacy for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, respectively, on July 18. They will be ofďŹ cially launching their campaign at an event in Columbus in the coming weeks. Irvine and Grayson will be on the ballot at the General Election on Nov. 6. Citing his concerns for the gross neglect of individual liberties by the Ohio Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ofďŹ ce as reasons for entering the race, Irvine said he would pursue a platform of criminal justice reform, comprehensive tax reform and the legalization of marijuana. He also will appeal to conservatives who dislike Republican candidate Mike DeWine and want to rollback Kasichâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medicaid expansion and protect gun rights. Irvine has a Bachelors

Degree from Ohio University and a Masters from Columbia University. He works as a ďŹ lm producer at his ďŹ lm production company. He has previously run for mayor of Bexley in 2007 where many of his policies were implemented, and Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12th Congressional District in 2010 where he received national attention for his campaign videos. Grayson is the co-owner at an Ohio manufacturer and distributor of rubber tubing. He was previously elected to the Perrysburg City Council, where fought for the rights of citizens and businesses alike. His work there and as the Chair of the Health, Sanitation, and Public Utilities Committee has given him the solid understanding of the issues facing everyday Ohioans. Voters seeking more information about Irvine can check out the website at www.IrvineforOhio.com.

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For those of you who do not know, Phyllis Mong is residing at Heartland of Greenville, and is very happy to be there. She welcomes visitors, and always insists on walking her guests to the door when they leave as she would in her own home. Phyllis wrote the local column Out and About Broadway up until a few years ago. She worked in many businesses in downtown Greenville, especially Broadway, for many, many years, so she had ďŹ rst-hand knowledge of the area. She said her parents had a magazine rack by the old Hamburger Shop and remembered when she and her sister sold newspapers when Franklin D. Roosevelt died, and they earned tips for doing so. Her father, Ernest Hufnagle, was chief of police for the city in the late 1940s, and she noted that he was the youngest to serve as chief. Phyllis started at the Palace store in the ofďŹ ce in

Libertarians ďŹ le for November ballot COLUMBUS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted recently announced the complete list of individuals who have ďŹ led to run for statewide ofďŹ ces as candidates of the Libertarian Party of Ohio in the Nov. 6 General Election. Candidates ďŹ ling petitions include: Governor/Lt. Governor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Travis Irvine/J. Todd Grayson Auditor of State â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Robert C. Coogan Secretary of State â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dustin R. Nanna United States Senate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bruce E. Jaynes The Secretary of Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ofďŹ ce will process and catalog the petitions prior to sending them to the county

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boards of elections, which are tasked with verifying signatures. County boards have been instructed to complete their review of statewide candidate petitions by Tuesday, July 24. Recently, Secretary Husted announced that a committee seeking minor party status for the Libertarian Party of Ohio met the necessary requirements and can now seek ofďŹ ce in the upcoming general election. Being a newly established minor party, candidates for statewide ofďŹ ce must have collected at least 50 valid signatures, and candidates for all other ofďŹ ces must have collected at least ďŹ ve valid signatures. & " "! $ $!

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WASHINGTON, D.C. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development appropriations bill that the U.S Senate passed today will provide signiďŹ cant federal investment in Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transportation infrastructure. The bill includes nearly $94 million for road and bridge improvements, $9.3 million for Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public transportation agencies, and $1 billion for the TIGER program, which has funded innovative transportation projects in communities around Ohio. The spending bill that the Senate passed includes funding for important Ohio transportation priorities, including: ď&#x20AC;Ş $81.5 million to fund additional Ohio road and

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Husband and wife duo lead Lady Wave volleyball program GAYLEN BLOSSER

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The 2018 Lady Wave volleyball program is under the direction of Coldwater’s Michelle and Jim Hardesty. “I am honored to be chosen to lead the Lady Wave volleyball program,” Michelle said. “It’s my duty to try to build a program the Greenville athletics and the community can be proud of.” The husband and wife team brings a wealth of coaching experience and knowledge to the Green Wave program having most recently coached at the college level as well as 13 years of experience coaching club volleyball. Michelle serves as head coach of the Lady Wave while husband Jim carries

the title of assistant varsity volleyball coach. “When you come into practices you will see Jim predominantly running the practices,” explained Michelle. “He’s a great hitter’s coach, great with fundamentals, he talks a lot louder than I do. He commands attention and he has great eyes for the game. I do a lot of the organizational stuff and do the fundamental teaching – one on one with the girls. We work really well together.” “This is going to be a good opportunity for us going from Wright State,” Jim said. “The program (GHS) has had some rough times here lately but we hope to change that from top to bottom. We’ll just keep things moving forward. We have a lot of good athletes that we have seen here – just not ﬁne

tuned into the volleyball sport.” With the late departure of former varsity coach Chelsea Dowd, the Lady Wave volleyball program starts the 2018 season at a slight disadvantage. “It is going to affect us,” said Michelle. “We were hired with 12 days left to go before the season started.” “We double practiced them,” noted Jim. “We had 10 coaching days and we used them all right there in a row just trying to get some exercise into them so they are ready to play. We didn’t want to see them go out and not be in shape enough to be able to play. We did a lot trying to get them physically ready to play.” “Now we are working on the mental game with them and getting them to change to our defense,” he

Greenville boys soccer looks for improvement in 2018 BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Greenville boys soccer team looking to improve on its 2017 season held the team’s ﬁrst ofﬁcial practice of the 2018 season Wednesday morning. “The season looks good so far,” said GHS soccer coach Mark Coppess. “We went to Wilmington and we were 1-2 down there on the day. We played a district champion team from the northeastern side of Ohio and played really well. We had a really good weekend.” “We had a really good camp – it went really good,” added Coppess. “We went to Northmont over the weekend and came away 1-2-1 so we played really well all weekend.” The soccer team is made up of 19 high school players including six incoming freshman. “We have some good freshmen,” Coppess noted. “We have six freshmen this year and they have all been

Addison Ernst advances the ball for Greenville in opening day of boys soccer practice. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

club players for me for quite a while so they are used to the program and they have pushed.” “We will probably have a couple freshmen that will start and probably play a majority of the season,” continued Coppess. “They are very good technically and fundamentally.” Coach Coppess will look to his junior and senior classes to bring leadership to the program. “We do have team leadership stepping up,” Coppess said. “Some of

that we lacked last year. Addison Ernst, Dylan Snyder and Poblo Badell have all stepped up really well. Max Irwin has done fairly well with it. Injuries again got a few of them but we have had some key seniors step up and some of our juniors have stepped as well.” “Future looks good,” Coppes said of Green Wave boys soccer program. “Always building for the future. We should have a very good season this year.”

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added. “That will be the biggest thing. We hope to bring a little bit of that MAC theory down here to play in the GWOC. We can’t say we know a whole lot about the teams that we are going to play. The only thing that we can take care of is our own team and we will go from there.” “We love to win,” Michelle stated. “We have done very well in the capacities that we have coached. We were hoping to build that program at Wright State Lake Campus but it got cut before we could actually get that done. We’ve had a lot of success with the Grand Lake Volleyball teams that we have coached in the past and I had good success at Celina as a JV coach. We love to win and that’s where our expectation is.” The new coaches are pleased to be a part of the

New Greenville husband and wife varsity volleyball coaches, Jim and Michelle Hardesty. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Greenville coaching staff. “We are very excited to be here,” said Michelle. “We’re coming in knowing where they were, where they’ve been, what they have not had and hope to better the program. I feel

like it’s our duty to better that program and give Greenville High School, the student body, the parents and the community something to be proud of in their volleyball program.”

Franklin Monroe soccer programs ofﬁcially open 2018 season BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

PITSBURG – The Franklin Monroe Jets open the 2018 boys and girls soccer season with an early morning combined practice on day one of the official opening of the season. “This is the best time of the year – except when the World Cup is around,” FM girls and boys coach Danny Diceanu said with a chuckle. The opening of the 2018 season has a total of 29 player making up the Lady Jets and boys teams. “A little bit better than it was last year but not where we’ve been so hopefully this will be a turnaround as far as classes being more athletic and wanting to come out and play,” noted Diceanu. “It’s not where I want to be but you work with the cards that you’re dealt.” “We are always rebuilding,” Diceanu said of both the boys and girls programs. “Our classes are so small and there is really no big class to come in and sustain so we are always in a rebuild mode so to speak.” Looking to the new season, Coach Diceanu sees improvement in the Lady Jets team having only graduated one player from the 2017 team, but on the boy’s side, coach Diceanue will look to a younger less experienced players to fill the voids left from the graduation of five players. “On the boy’s side, I lost some quality play-

Franklin Monroe varsity soccer programs open the 2018 with a Wednesday morning practice. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

ers, not just numbers,” Diceanu said. “Five I graduated and I have six freshman in so it’s kind of a wash in numbers. Talent wise is a drop because those guys that graduated were pretty talented and played pretty good competition – very successful. “These guys have a bit of a growth spurt to go through physically, mentally adjusting to the high school game, be more physical than what they are probably used to and the speed of play,” added Diceanu. “On the girl’s side, I only have two freshmen,” stated Diceanu. “I graduated one and my daughter Maya (freshman) comes in. I think the girls are going to be better than we were last year talent wise. Doesn’t always translate into more wins because it’s all relative to the competition in the Miami Valley, but I think we are going to be better than we were last year.” “The girls that were here (2017) are a little

bit accustomed to what I designed or desired them to do,” added Diceanu. “They have a better understanding and Maya has been with me for a long time. I coach her so she is ready to step in and help the program.” Diceanu not only coaches FM boys and girls varsity soccer but coaches club soccer in the Cincinnati area as well. “I coach club down there now so I’m familiar with the boys and the training that goes on down there” Diceanu said. “It’s nice to be part of that and see some new things, some ways they do some things – so maybe it will translate into helping us along the way here.” “I think overall the girls will be stronger and the boys – I don’t know if we will be the same, right now talent wise it’s going to probably be down some but they all seem to want to work hard so you never know,” concluded Diceanu. “Sometime those things translate into some wins along the way.”

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Green Wave begins ofﬁcial practice for 2018 football season GAYLEN BLOSSER

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The 2018 Greenville Senior High School football season got underway at 2:30 p.m.

Monday afternoon with the Green Wave players and coaching staff taking the field for the first official practice of the new season. “It’s good to get out and actually get started into official practice even though the next three or four days

is still a continuation of summer,” said Greenville head coach Aaron Shaffer. “The good part with that is you get to solidify their understanding of the schemes, work on some of ﬁner techniques now that they know what they are doing to get

Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Race packs Greenville City streets BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The 18th annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5k race took place Saturday morning starting and ending at the Annie Oakley Memorial Park at the corner of Martin Street and Broadway in beautiful downtown Greenville. The event hosted 448 runners with all the proceeds from the race going to help fund Breast Cancer Awareness in Darke County. “My committee is completely volunteer so this money goes back to breast cancer patients in our community,” said Wayne HealthCare Cancer Coordinator, Jill Brown. “After surgery, any need they may have; prosthetics, pillows that we make for them after surgery, different things, it all goes to them.” “The other way the money is spent is for people in need of mammograms, ultra sounds, pap testing that can’t afford it,” added Brown. “We’re here for them. We’re here for all the people in Darke County. If we have other people that may call from Preble County, Mercer County call and say they are in need, I don’t turn a breast cancer patient away.” Terri Flood, Director Marketing and Communication at Wayne HealthCare not only was running in the 5k but spending her day volunteering on behalf of the hospital as well

Runners make their way down Broadway in support of the annual 5k Breast Cancer Awareness run through downtown Greenville. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

as giving of her personal time. “I have a passion for Breast Cancer Awareness because I lost a very close friend to breast cancer last year,” noted Flood. “Education and awareness is key. We as citizens of this county are responsible to make sure that the people that live here know what is available to them” “Once people come inside our doors at Wayne HealthCare and experience the great compassionate care that our nurses, our front line staff – everybody cares for them. We’re here for them.” Greenville varsity cross country coach, Stephanie Lind along with 15 of her Green Wave CCC runners competed in the 5k race. “We try to do this every year in support of Breast Cancer Awareness and how important that is,” stated Lind. “Many of the kids have family members that have been effected.”

“We had 10 of our middle school runners out today,” said Greenville Middle School CCC coach Dennis Eckstein. “They come out here today to support the community and a great event with the Breast Cancer Awareness run. Just great to see them working together as a team.” Prior to the 5k race, the Pink Mile also raised funds for the organization as a group of local men dressed in pink walked down Broadway towards the 5k race starting line. “This is a great cause; Breast Cancer Awareness,” said Wayne HealthCare Wellness Coordinator and Pink Mile participant Jordan Francis. “We want to provide funding opportunities for those who are needing help with diagnostics and some of the cosmetics things that are not covered after the fact with regard to insurance. Deﬁnitely a great cause, a great event.”

Greenville Lady Wave tennis returns veteran squad for 2018 season BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Lady Wave held their first official practice of the 2018 tennis season Wednesday afternoon. “Right now we have a couple of girls that are still on vacation, but we should have a good season,” said Greenville girls tennis coach Jim Koontz. “They’ll show up for everything. If you ask them to show up, they do.” The team is coming off a record setting 18-2 season and look to have yet another winning year. “We have the first (Natalie Milligan), second (Anna Manges) and third (Emily Marchal) singles back,” Koontz stated. “We have the first doubles with Abby Swensen and Mara-

Anna Manges practices with Lady Wave tennis team as they opened the season with their ﬁrst ofﬁcial practice of 2018. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

belle Lance is back, so we have ﬁve girls back.” “Coming off excellent season – but we lost Addie Haupt,” noted Koontz. “She moved to North Canton and took her sister with her. She would be a

freshman, so we lost those two.” “Right now we have 13 girls signed up,” Koontz said of the JV and varsity teams combined. “Most of time we’re at about 16 girls.”

us prepared for what will be Saturday when you can really start playing football.” The ﬁrst day of practice opened with 57 high school players on the turf at Harmon Field. “It’s a solid number,” stated Shaffer. “We have two classes that are a little bit smaller but it is what it is. If we are right around 60 to 65 kids we’re in pretty good shape and we’re right there.” Cool weather greeted the players with a light rain setting in the second half of the afternoon session. “Those early couple of games, it’s still summer time and the sun is still pretty high in the sky at kick off,” Shaffer said of hot humid weather at previous season opening day practices. “The last few years,

be such a drag on them.” “Would I prefer it be a little hotter – yes, that way they have to learn and acclimate their bodies,” added Shaffer. “but pretty sure everybody is dealing with the same weather today, so it’s not a bad thing.”

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Stebbins Field, home of Greenville girls softball hosted the final tournament of the summer season, the Treaty City Shootout with 19 teams making up the field of 12U and 14U fast pitch softball teams. “We’ll get a break in August and then we will start our fall ball here on Sundays in September,” said Greenville Girls Softball Association (GGSA) president Eric Fellers. The weekend Treaty City Shootout had 14 12U teams and five 14U teams taking to the diamonds. “The weather has been great,” said Fellers. “We didn’t have to worry about rain like we did last weekend.” “We have some good teams out here, teams from quite a ways away,” Fellers noted. “It’s kind of fun to bring some people in

Ansonia and Arcanum battle in the Treaty City Shootout held at Greenville’s Stebbins Field, Home of the Lady Wave softball program. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

the same weekend as the Annie Oakley Festival and The Gathering at the Garst. People were commenting how busy the town is and were planning on going and checking some things out – so it’s a good thing.” Fellers was quick to show appreciation to the many people that helped make the weekend tournament as well as the 2018 summer program a success. “All the ofﬁcers and the

trustees have been done a phenomenal job,” said Fellers. “Jason (Christman) has done a tremendous job putting these tournaments together and getting quite a few teams here.” “Everybody has worked together and made things happen,” Fellers added. “A big thanks to the community too for supporting us ﬁnancially, making this place what it is today. Teams love coming here and playing.”

Arcanum Slugfest hosts girls softball teams BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

ARCANUM – Arcanum was host to the weekend 8U and 10U Arcanum Slugfest girls softball tournament. “We couldn’t be happier with the turnout,” said Arcanum Major Boys Vice President Matt Trittschuh. “It’s for the kids. We want the kids to really enjoy their experience. They don’t get to play forever and while they get a chance to do it lets make it the best we can for them.” “Our board is terriﬁc,” said,” added Trittschuh. “We have a really good strong board here in Arcanum and everybody pitches in. This is a lot of work to make this go off without a hitch. We’re mainly here to make sure the girls have fun and enjoy their experience.” All the funds from the tournament, including concession stand sales are put back into the Arcanum

The Versailles shortstop and second baseman combine to corral an inﬁeld popup at Arcanum Slugfest. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

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WOODMAN – Eileen Woodman, 88, of Versailles, passed away on July 24, 2018. She was born on Sept. 9, 1929 in Bradford, to the late Charles and Isabell (Manning) Weyant. In addition to her parents, Eileen is preceded in death by her husband, Village Woodman, and her son, Randy Dean Woodman. Eileen is survived by her daughters, Marie Welbaum of Troy, and Sue (Vester) Embry of Versailles; her son, Doyle (Lee) Woodman Jr. of Seattle, Washington; her granddaughter, Polly (William Rodgers) Welbaum of Troy; and her great-grandsons, Aspen Rodgers and Ronnie Oberholser. She enjoyed playing bingo, reading, cooking, and crocheting,and loved spending time with greatgrandbabies. Eileen was a 40-year member of The Redmens Degree of Pocahontas of Troy and a Past Pocahontas. A graveside service was held at Abbottsville Cemetery on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 with Eric Fee ofﬁciating. Memorial contributions can be made to Darke County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 781, Greenville, Ohio 45331. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.tributefuneralhomes.com. BRYSON – Shirley Bryson, 85, of Arcanum, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 following an extended illness. She retired from her career with Arcanum High School and was a longtime member of Grace United Methodist Church in Ithaca.

Shirley was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, John & Naomi Hissong, and brother, Larry Hissong. Shirley is survived by her husband of 65 years, Robert Bryson; children, Bruce (Carol) Bryson, and Brenda Bryson; grandchildren, David Bryson, Dean (Megan) Bryson; greatgrandchildren, Olivia, Avery, Ian, & Landon Bryson; sister-in-law, Nancy Hissong, and numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, at Kreitzer Funeral Home, 204 N. Main St. Arcanum, OH 45304. Burial is at Ithaca Cemetery. If desired, donations in Shirley’s name may be made to Grace United Methodist Church – Ithaca. Email condolences may be sent by going online to www.kreitzerfuneralhome.com.

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becca J. Bostelman, 79, of Greenville, passed away July 31, 2018. She was born on September 29, 1938 in Madison Township, Ohio to the late Ernest and Ruby (Duggins) Pollock. Rebecca sang in the church choir at First Brethren Church of New Lebanon. She was a secretary at Mead Corporation and Miamisburg School system; and for the vice president of Monarch Marking Systems in Miamisburg. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed spending time at Brookville Lake with her family. In addition to her parents, Rebecca was preceded in death by her son-in-law, John Rohrs; her sisterin-law, Karen Young; and her brother-in-law, Mar-

vin Kronour. Rebecca is survived by her husband of 60 years, Ken Bostelman whom she married March 22, 1958; her daughters, Terri Rohrs of Holgate, and Angie (Brad) Kinner of Ansonia; her grandchildren, Zach (Emilie) Rohrs, Mandi Rohrs, Arianna Kinner, Tyler Kinner, Bailey Rohrs, and Madison Kinner; her great-grandchildren; Parker, Hayden, and Delanie; her sister, Mary Katherine Kronour of Hannibal, Missouri; her brother, Ernest (Vickie) Pollock, Jr. of Hudson, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Rebecca’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus, with Pastor Lowell Miller ofﬁciating. Burial will follow in Ansonia Cemetery. Family and friends may visit on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to State of the Heart Care, 1350 N. Broadway, Greenville, Ohio 45331 or to the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.tributefuneral homes.com.

IRVINE – Karmel A. Irvine, 58, of New Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville. Karmel was born November 19, 1959 to the late Gene and Evelyn (Buhrman) Irvine. In addition to her parents, Karmel was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Elmer and Mildred (Hill) Irvine; and her maternal grandparents, Russell and Hazel (Oler) Townsend. Karmel is survived by her brother, Bryan and Kelly (Sink) Irvine of New Madison; her nephew, Zachary Irvine; and her niece, Kody Irvine. Karmel graduated in 1978 from Arcanum High School and lived her entire life in Darke County. She had worked for Sears in Richmond, Ind.

A Celebration of Karmel’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018 at Tribute Funeral Homes, New Madison Campus, with Rev. Eric Fee ofﬁciating. Burial will follow in Greenmound Cemetery. Family and friends may visit on Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care, 1350 N. Broadway, Greenville, Ohio 45331. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.tributefuneralhomes. com.

BAKER – Tony L. Baker, 56, formerly of Greenville, died Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Cremation was chosen upon request of Tony. A private memorial will be held at a later date. MORRISON – Jane Ann Morrison, 77, of Arcanum, died Sunday, July 29, 2018. Services were held Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home. Burial is in Greenville Cemetery. JEFFERS

– Kelly Jeffers, 52, of Bradford, died Saturday, July 28, 2018. A Gathering of Friends was held Friday, Aug. 3, 2018 at StockerFraley Funeral Home, Bradford. Andrew

BALL – Edward “Ed” Alvin Ball, 65, of Bradford, died Friday, July 27, 2018. Services will be held at a later date. SABROFF

– Harold “Park” Sabroff, 71, of Greenville, died Tuesday, July 31, 2018. The family received friends on Friday, August 3, 2018, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville with full military honors conducted at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Darke County Humane Society, 7053 State Route 49 North, Greenville, OH 45331.

Mason named one of 70 Elite Women GREENVILLE – Mortgage Professional America Magazine has named Desteni Mason, of Mason Knows Mortgages (A Performance Mortgage Team) in Greenville, one of the nation’s Elite Women in Mortgage 2018. Mortgage Professional America (MPA) is the mortgage & ﬁnance industry’s most trusted source of news, opinion and analysis. The 70 women on this year’s list are record-breakers and innovators, founders and owners, top executives and trendsetters. And they’re using their inﬂuence to change the face of the mortgage industry. The full article can be read at: https://www.mpamag.

com/contents/e-magazine. aspx?id=106374 Mason Knows Mortgages is a Performance Mortgage Team. Desteni was one of the founders of KTL Performance Mortgage in 2003, and since that time has helped to grow her company into one of the top USDA lenders in the states of Indiana and Ohio. The Mason Knows Mortgages Team currently serves prospective homeowners in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Florida. This is Mason’s third award from the publication. She was also honored as one of the top female mortgage professionals in the country in 2015 and 2017 and

was named one of Mortgage Professional America Magazine’s “42 Young Guns” in 2016. This national honor presented 42 of the brightest stars in the mortgage industry under the age of 35. Desteni is an active member of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers, the National Association of Professional Mortgage Women, the Greenville Ohio Chapters of the Business and Professional Women’s Foundation (BPW) and Business Network International (BNI). In 2017, she launched an online resource dedicated to helping women “Rise Above” life’s personal and ﬁnancial challenges

(www.destenimason.com). Desteni was not the only member of the Mason Knows Mortgages Team to be recognized by MPA this year. Alyssa Case, the team’s Operations Manager and their Mortgage Loan Originator in Venice, Fla., was also a recipient of the “Elite Women in Mortgage” honor. To learn more about Desteni Mason, visit www.masonknowsmortgages.com or their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ masonknowsmortgages. Reach out to the “Mason Knows Mortgages” Team at 937-459-3350.

New to the Annie Oakley Festival this year was the First Ohio Cowboy Mounted Shooting contest that thrilled audience with marksmanship and horsemanship of its competitors.

New location and events help AO Festival BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – A new location and new entertainment translated into better attendance for the Annie Oakley Festival. Traditional events like Fast Draw Championships, Melodrama, Western Arts Showcase, Car Show, Kiddie Tractor Pull and musical entertainment proved to be top notch. The addition of First Ohio Cowboy Mounted Shooting Contest and the revival of the Little Miss and Mister Annie Oakley and Buffalo Bill contest as well as incredible vendors brought thousands of visitors to the south end of the fairgrounds. JoEllen Melling, president of the Annie Oakley Festival committee, was ecstatic on opening day and proclaimed it was the best attended Friday they’ve had that she could remember. The crowds didn’t stop coming either. By Sunday afternoon, Melling had hope the festival was once again on its way back. “It’s been so successful; I’m about ready to cry,” she said. “We’ve had lots of comments. We’ve had lots of compliments. We’ve had lots of people come in from other states who have said they came in to see the Annie Oakley Festival. It makes us realize we’re bringing it back.” The committee didn’t have to guess that attendance was up; according

to Melling they had proof. “The numbers are deﬁnitely up and we are going by a number of things. The vendors’ comments and brochures we’ve given out. Everything we’ve done is up, numbers wise,” she said. “If you look at the stadiums, they are full most of the time.” The numbers for the dog contests, including the costume contest and wiener races, were also up this year and Melling is hopeful it will continue to grow. “The dogs are going to keep growing year after year because everybody loves dogs. We try to be an animal friendly festival,” she said. According to Melling, the Cowboy Mounted Shooting has been an awesome draw, but because everything was centrally located, “People would go from activity to activity to activity. They’d go to the Cowboy Mounted Shooting and then Western Arts Showcase and then to the Melodrama. They (Cowboy Mounted Shooting) have made an awesome improvement to our festival.” If things go well, it may become a staple of the festival. “We are already talking about bringing them back next year,” she said. The festival may be not done growing. Melling believes being at the south end of the fairgrounds has given them ability to grow as big as they want to be.

Ansonia Schools host meetings ANSONIA – Ansonia Local School District will hold a public hearing to discuss the use of federal Special Education IDEA part B funds, Title I and Title II funds to be held prior to the Board of Education Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, 2 p.m. in the library. The interested general public is welcome to attend to hear a presentation of the intended use

of the funds and to have an opportunity to comment on the proposed district plan. Pursuant to ORC 121.22 notice is hereby given that the Ansonia Local School District Board of Education will be in Regular Session on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2 p.m. in the library. The public is welcome to attend.

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UNION CITY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Mississinawa Valley Class of 1968 celebrated its 50-year class reunion on Saturday, July 21 at The Bistro off Broadway, Greenville. Shown are (back row) Mary (Schrader) Moyers, Don Rammel, Steve Beam, Chuck Brandon, Monte Snyder, Jack Anthony, Rufus King, Bob Williams, (middle row) Connie (Curtner) Davison, Janice (Brewer) Grossman, Kathy (Hoening) Meyers, Joan (Voskuhl) Pierce, Mike Warrell, Darlene (Clack) Boone, Dave Hanes, Russell Reier, Rick Wright, (seated) Janene (Ford) Barone, Chris (VanDePettie) Landis, Larry Wiist, Carolyn Nagel, Dianna (Siefring) Miller, Charlotte (Boze) Attenweiler, and Linda (Muhlenkamp) Guggenbiller.

GriefShare series to begin Sept. 1 GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GriefShare, a video seminar series featuring some of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery from a Biblical perspective, will be presented this fall at Greenville Public Library.

Participants will receive handouts and strategies to help with grieving and the loss of a loved one. The video seminars are combined with support group discussions of the materials presented during the video presenta-

Solid Rock and Boom community party set BRADFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Solid Rock Apostolic Church will host its second annual Solid Rock and Boom 2018 Community Party on Labor Day, Sept. 3. New to this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event are three food trucks, including CrĂ¨me de la CrĂ¨me, Tin Roof Mobile and Claybourne Grill. Also new to the community festival are fair-type rides and games,

along with returning attractions such as a cruisein, petting zoo, vendors, and a ďŹ reworks show. The event is free to the community. Those who would like to be a vendor are asked to email Gina Miller at gm7@ twc.com. If you would like to show a car in the cruisein, call Ron Fritz at 937417-4266.

BLESSED EVENT NEW WESTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Otto and Laura Schwieterman, New Weston, announces the birth of their daughter Jena Rose Schwieterman. Jena was born on July 10, 2018 at 10:14 a.m. at Miami Valley Hospital. She weighed 7-pounds and was 20.5-inches long. Jena is welcomed home by her brothers, Henry (4), Owen (1) and the late Hayden.

Grandparents are Jim and Lucy Schwieterman, Coldwater and Ted and Diane Pohlman, Yorkshire. Great-grandparents are Leon and Donna Homan, Coldwater Ben and Hilda Schwieterman, Fort Recovery, Clete Dirksen, North Star Rose Dirksen, Greenville and the late Louis and Ellenor Pohlman.

Gibbons reunion set GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The 2018 Gibbons Reunion will be held at noon on Saturday, Aug. 18 at Greenville Park, Shelter 5. Please pass this information to your family. Bring a covered dish to share, drinks and lawn

chairs. Meat, plates, cups, napkins and silverware will be provided. RSVP to Mike at 937-692-8038 or email mike69gibbons@yahoo. com.

Kellie Gehret beneďŹ t planned YORKSHIRE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A beneďŹ t chicken fry for Kellie Gehret will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, at Goat Farmers in Yorkshire. Proceeds will assist Kellie with major medical expenses. The dinner will include four pieces fried chicken, applesauce, dinner roll

and potato chips. The presale only tickets are $8. For tickets or more information call Terry Knapke at 937-417-4137, Alan Gehret at 937-726-1406, Brad Bruns at 937-4234700, Smoke Wehrkamp at 419-305-8433, Cottonwood Lakes at 937-5644444 or any Goat Farmer.

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tions. The two-hour seminars also includes a copy of the Mourning to Joy journey book at a cost of $25. Scholarships are available for those who cannot afford the cost. The seminar series encourages journaling and personal study exercises that reinforce the weekly session topics. GriefShare will begin Sept. 1 and run through Dec. 8 and will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the third ďŹ&#x201A;oor conference room at the library, 520 Sycamore St., Greenville. The sessions are â&#x20AC;&#x153;selfcontainedâ&#x20AC;? so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not required to attend in sequence. Participants are invited to join the group at any time through the season. The series also will include a Surviving the Holidays session. For more information or to register, contact Judy Gibson, coordinator/cofacilitator, at 548-5445 or 417-4438.

Osborne and Struble to wed

HOLLANSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Osborne of Hollansburg are proud to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Courtney Ann Osborne to Todd Andrew Struble, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Struble. Courtney is a 2015 graduate of Tri-Village High School and a 2018 graduate of Indiana University Eastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School of Nursing. Todd is a 2012 graduate of Manistee High School and a 2015 graduate of Grace College and Seminary where he majored in Youth Ministry and Administrative Business. Todd is a full time employee of SkyView Ranch, a Christian Camp and Conference Center located in Millersburg, Ohio. Courtney is employed as a registered nurse at Majora Lane Care Center. The couple is planning an August 2018 wedding.

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GHS Class of 1964 GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Greenville High School Class of 1964 will have its monthly luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 9, at noon at the Maid Rite. Everyone is welcome to stop by for a visit. If you need more information, call Sue at 467-6894.

GHS Class of 1993 GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Greenville Senior High Class of 1993 25th Year Reunion will be held Saturday, Aug. 18 from 3-9 p.m. at The Great Darke County Fair. It will be at a tent near the horseshoe pits and Farmer Browns. There will be a picture booth, refreshments, and digital yearbooks. Feel free to contact Cory Mikesell at (859) 802-1764 or on Facebook if you have any questions.

GHS Class of 1966 to host 70th birthday party GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Greenville High School Class of 1966 will host a picnic at 12 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 at Shelter 1 at Greenville City Park in honor of classmates turning 70 years old. Meat will be provided. Bring your own cover dish and drinks No alcohol. RSVP by Aug. 10 at 937316-6240.

Trombones featured at concert on Sunday GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Greenville Municipal Concert Band returns to the Greenville City Park on Sunday, Aug. 5 for a performance of traditional and modern band music. Concert time will be 7 p.m. Brian McKibben will be the trombone soloist with the band for this concert. McKibben is a music educator in the Greenville City Schools. He will begin his 20th year in the school district this year. He has played in the band for 27 years. He will perform a very dramatic trombone solo entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Morceau Symphonique.â&#x20AC;? The trombone section will also join him on a famous Henry Fillmore trombone smear, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shoutinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Liza Trombone.â&#x20AC;? Other music scheduled for the program includes the overture, â&#x20AC;&#x153;River of Life,â&#x20AC;? by Steven Reineke. Reineke is a Miami Valley native who has gone on to become a prominent composer, and is the Music Director of The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall. 2018 is the centennial year of the birth of Leonard Bernstein. The band will play music from his most popular work, â&#x20AC;&#x153;West Side Story.â&#x20AC;? Music from the silver screen will have a prominent place in the concert. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Night at the

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Moviesâ&#x20AC;? is a medley of selections by Alan Silvestri. Silvestri is the composer of music for the ďŹ lms â&#x20AC;&#x153;Polar Express,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Forrest Gump,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Night at the Museum,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back to the Future.â&#x20AC;? The band is well known for its performance of traditional march music. Marches scheduled to be performed on Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concert include â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sounding Brassâ&#x20AC;? by Everett Maxwell, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Raiders of the Lost Ark Marchâ&#x20AC;? by John Williams, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Trombone Kingâ&#x20AC;? by Karl L. King and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stars and Stripes Foreverâ&#x20AC;? by John Philip Sousa. Concert seating is available on park benches, or listeners may bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. There is no admission charge for the concert. The band will be conducted on this occasion by its associate director, Doug Albright.

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Rifﬂe a big help at Annie Oakley Festival BY LINDA MOODY CORRESPONDENT lmoody@earlybirdpaper.com

Eighteen tractors took part in this year’s Tractor Cruise held in conjunction with Farm Power of the Past.

Farm Bureau holds Tractor Cruise

GREENVILLE – Darke County Farm Bureau held is fourth annual Tractor Cruise in conjunction with the Farm Power of the Past at the Darke County Fairgrounds. A record number of 18 participants joined the cruise this year. Those that partook in the cruise received a free t-shirt and SMV sign for participating as well as lunch and some great door prizes. Paul Morrison, Darke County Farm Bureau board member, and the chair of the Tractor Cruise says, “Thank you to all that helped and participated. The event was very successful and a big event for us. This is yet another

Farm Bureau program in which folks can take value from their membership.” Ohio Farm Bureau is the state’s largest and most inclusive farm and food organization. Its mission is working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities. Members of Ohio Farm Bureau include farmers, gardeners, food and wine enthusiasts, teachers and more. To learn more about membership, or to view a complete listing of member beneﬁts, contact your county ofﬁce at 937335-1471 or visit the county page, darke.ofbf.org, or visit GrowWithFB.org.

GREENVILLE – Arnold Riffle is believed to be the oldest Annie Oakley Committee member, and he’s still going strong. At age 82, he has been setting up the balloons for the Miss Annie Oakley Shooting Contest for an estimated 15 years. “It’s kind of a thankless and hot job,” said daughter Shelley Riffle Soward, who helps husband Dennis in getting the shooting competition underway each year. Yes, it’s Riffle who places the balloon behind the Ace of Hearts target for contestants to shoot at in an attempt to win the title. He also helps in setting up the distance markers where the girls stand throughout the competition, and he’s even been known to help blow the balloons up. Riffle said he got involved with the committee in the days when Tim Gade was in charge.’ “Then I was working with the Cub Scouts,” the

octogenarian said. “We had to do a survey of the parking lot via license plates to see where they all came from when Tim Gade had it. Then, we entered the parade with the Scouts and one year got ﬁrst place.” Rifﬂe was born Jan. 6, 1936, in Huttonsville, W.Va., and came to this area after he graduated from West Virginia University where he earned an aerospace engineering degree. “I came to Dayton in 1960, bumming a ride with my neighbor who dropped me off at my apartment,” he recalled. “I worked for Wright-Patt and we lived in Englewood for years before we moved here (Darke County) in 1990. My wife and I knew the area and found an old house we liked. We wanted to get away from the city.” His wife, the former Judy Flatter, died in 2004. In addition to Shelley, he has another daughter, Melissa Young of Miamisburg. He also has two grandsons, Daniel and Shaun Soward.

Arnold Rifﬂe works behind the scenes during the Miss Annie Oakley Shooting Contest where he sets up the balloon targets. (Linda Moody photo)

Retiring from WrightPatterson Air Force Base in 1994, he started out in the aerodynamic decelerator branch. He also worked at another air base, where they used a rocket sled to test parachutes. “Rockets and re-entries were my favorite things,” he said. “I also did some traveling to other countries.” He worked with Scouting when his grandsons were younger and he would sometimes go one

some trips with them. When grandson Daniel Soward had a contract for parking cars during the Darke County Fair for a few years, Rifﬂe also helped him out with that project. So, the fairgrounds was no stranger to him when he put the balloons on the platform three days this past week; on Tuesday for practice; Wednesday for the preliminaries; and Thursday for the ﬁnals. He was in his element.

Foundation helps put AEDs in ﬁre trucks BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Liberty Township Fire Department is now better equipped to deal with emergencies thanks to the Wayne Hospital Foundation, Spirit Medical and Midmark. On Wednesday, Chief Mark Loy and a contingent of firefighters from the department picked up five AEDs (Automated External Defibrillator) from the hospital to put in each of their trucks. Chief Loy explained, “We’re of limited funds, but we have lots of things

we want to do. Budget and funding is a major part of what we can do. For years we’ve been wanting to put these AEDs on every fire truck.” Not only will the AEDs protect the citizens they serve, Loy pointed out they will also be there to protect the firefighters. “There’ve been studies done in the fire service. One of the leading causes of death among firefighters are cardiac events because we over exert ourselves, especially in hot conditions. With the AEDs, quick access is everything.” Lauren Henry, executive director of the Wayne Hospital Foundation, said the Foundation is able to provide the AEDs at a reduced cost to non-profit agencies through their partnership with Midmark and Spirit Medical Transport. Greenville Rotary also provides funds for the program. The

Shown are Lauren Henry, executive director Wayne Hospital Foundation; Aaron Guthrie, vice-president of Spirit Medical; Brian Brown, Spirit Medical operations manager; Chief Mark Loy, Asst. Chief Doug Wright, Jim Rush and Camden Cook, of the Liberty Twp. Fire Dept.

Foundation and its partners pay for two-thirds of the cost and the receiving non-proﬁt pays the other third. Spirit Medical then offers the AED training at no cost to the recipients. Not only do the nonproﬁts, like Liberty Township Fire, receive the AEDs, the Foundation provides a maintenance program to help replace batteries and pads at a much reduced cost.

“This program started when the hospital foundation started in 2008. It was one of the ﬁrst initiatives of the foundation,” said Henry. “Heart disease is our number one cause of death in the county and we wanted to do something to help with that.” Since starting the program, the Foundation has provided more than 60 AEDs to community organizations.

Donations accepted for St. Vincent de Paul DAYTON—As Miami Valley Community Action Partnership (Miami Valley CAP) is committed to helping those in need; they are also committed to partnering with organizations with the same goal. Their partners at St. Vincent de Paul in Dayton are in need of a helping hand and they want to be a part of that effort. There are approximately

90 single women at St. Vincent de Paul’s shelter. The organization is in need of women’s socks and underwear of all sizes (new items only, please). Miami Valley CAP plans to help in the collection of these items through employee and public donations at each of its six locations throughout the area through Aug. 20. Locally, a donation bar-

rel has been placed in the lobby at 1469 Sweitzer St., Greenville. Miami Valley CAP President and CEO Cherish Cronmiller is conﬁdent the community will assist the organization in meeting this challenge. For more information, contact Jim Ingram at (937) 341-5000 ext.150, James. Ingram@capdayton.org.

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FM baseball team goes undefeated PITSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Franklin-Monroe boys baseball team, Majors Division, completed their 2018 baseball season 17-0. The team went 13-0 winning ďŹ rst place in the Cross County League season. The team then continued their winning streak going 4-0 to win ďŹ rst place in the Cross-County League Tournament. The team lineup included Dalton Winterrowd, Brandon Rumble, Ethan Warner, Gage Wackler, Andrew Kress, Reuben Wray, Mitchell Garber, Mason Sacket, Lukus Miller and Hudson Fasnacht. The team was coached by Damon Winterrowd, Shaun Kress and

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Oakley Place hosts charity concert GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oakley Place, an Enlivant community, celebrated the warmer weather with a concert performed by Gene Sherfy exclusively for the adults of Darke County area. BBQ and conversation with the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residents and staff rounded out the concert. There were lots of smiles and laughter. Executive Director Nikki Nealeigh said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We felt a concert would be the ideal way for neighboring seniors to mingle with our residents and staff. And the best part is that we all worked together to collect canned goods for the needy.â&#x20AC;? Oakley Place also took donations of cash

or canned goods for local food charities. The canned goods collected will be distributed through FISH Food Panty and Versailles Council of Churches Food Pantry. Oakley Place opened its doors in 1997 and has since been dedicated to providing assisted living services and care designed to give residents a supportive, stimulating environment where they will thrive in mind, body, and spirit. For more information about Oakley Place and/or to schedule a visit, contact Sandy Baker, the Community Relations Manager at 937-548-9521 or visit www.enlivant.com to learn more.

DCCA presents Snow White on Saturday GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Darke County Center for the Arts will present two performances of Missoula Children Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs starring local students at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall on Saturday, Aug. 4; the matinee starts at 3 p.m. and the evening show begins at 7 p.m. An original musical adaptation of the classic tale, the production will transport audiences of all ages into the not-too-terrifying Black Forest where Snow Whiteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fearless Forest Friends dwell, as well as the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s evil henchmen. Following being cast during an open audition on Monday, the ďŹ rstthrough twelfth-grade students chosen for a role attend intense rehearsals where in one short week they learn lines, music, and choreography to create a fully realized musical theatre presentation that will charm adults and delight youngsters. The role of Snow White was won by Sarah Crumrine; Snow Whiteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friends Phineas, Foxy, and Fernando, will be played by Anna Stump, Charlie Dickey, and Liam Jasenski. The evil Queen will be played by Allie Tanner, and her husband the King will be acted by Cameron Clark.

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Marker memorializes Annie Oakley’s death RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – November 3, 1926 in a small house at 227 E. Third St., Greenville, Darke County lost its most notable daughter, America lost one of its biggest advocates at the time for empowering women and the world lost a great ambassador. It was in that small house that Phoebe Ann Moses, known to most as Annie Oakley, took her

ﬁnal breath. On Saturday, July 28, a dedication ceremony was held to unveil a marker recognizing the home as the place where Annie Oakley passed away. The house is currently owned and has been restored by Mike and Sherry Jones, but in 1926 it was operated as the Zemer-Broderick Boarding House. Eileen Litchﬁeld, president of the Annie Oakley Center Foundation, shared that Kate Broderick and Harriet Zemer were half-sisters. Kate

Beautiful weather drew thousands to the 2018 Gathering at The Garst, which included a period encampment and canon ﬁrings.

was born in 1860 in Willowdell. “Does that ring a bell with anyone,” Litchfield asked? It was the same year and town where Annie was born. Litchfield went onto explain that Annie Oakley died from pernicious anemia “possibly from all of the lead shot.” She planned on her funeral in advance and she planned on Louise Stocker on East Main Street, a female undertaker, preparing her. She was cremated and a private service was held. “She knew she was ill,” said Litchfield, “and she rejected a blood transfusion, which was the only thing that would have saved her.” Great, great, great grandnieces of Annie Oakley, Bonnie Perry and Joan Dowler and Bonnie’s grandson represented Annie Oakley’s family at the dedication. Perry said, “My grandmother’s mother was

a sister to Annie Oakley. My grandmother had a sister Irene, who was a nurse, who would come back for Annie Oakley Days and was interviewed several times.” Perry read from one of Irene’s recollections of Annie’s final days. “Neither of the Butlers were well and they knew their time was fast fleeting by them,” read Irene’s recollection. “At 11 p.m. on Wednesday night, November 3, 1926, with a last sigh and after loving care and nursing administered by Irene and her mother, the great Annie Oakley died in an upstairs bedroom from the Zemer-Broderick Rooming House at 227 E. Third St., Greenville. They dressed her in an orchid outfit, which she loved. A brief and very private service was held.” Mike Jones said, “We have so much in the community that we lost and

Members of the Mike and Sherry Jones family remove the tarp on the memorial recognizing the home at 227 E. Third St., Greenville, as the place where Annie Oakley passed away.

don’t even know about.” He advocated for trying to keep the community’s history alive. “Keeping the past for the future of Greenville is very important for our family,” he said. Jim Buchy emceed the event and said, “The fact of the matter is Annie Oakley has given us a legacy that is typical today of the people we are in Darke County.”

He praised Annie for her efforts in teaching women how to shoot, offering to form a sharp shooting squad to ﬁght in the Spanish American War and teaching women about independence and education. “After she became very wealthy, she and Frank Butler spent most of their fortune giving to charity – orphans mostly.”

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GREENVILLE – Jaxson Plessinger’s favorite part of the 2018 Gathering at Garst was the new Eagle Eye Explorer’s Club – a self-guided scavenger hunt. Using a map of the Gathering grounds, kids went on a hunt to find pieces of Darke County history. Two interesting items Jaxson, 6, said he located was a map “at a very small tree” and Annie Oakley’s pet – Dave the Dog. “He had an apple on his head,” soon-to-be Greenville first-grader Jaxson explained. When completing the hunt, children visited different vendor booths to earn beans to add to their frontier necklace. “The new kids event (scavenger hunt),” said Gathering committee chair Jenny Clark “must have been very popular. We used all the beads we purchased.” The eighth Gathering, explained Clark, brought in an estimated 15,000 visitors over the two-day event. When The Gathering began nearly a decade ago, Clark said the goal was “slow growth and quality. This year we added about 15 new vendors in the park area,” with around 10 new vendors in the encampment area. This was the third year for the Lewis and Clark Trailside Tavern – which again was a popular spot at The Gathering along with the added variety of food vendors, Clark said. The Sounds of Summer – an Indiana-based Beach Boys tribute band – was another big hit, with hundreds filling the entertainment tent as well as the immediate lawn area. “And the weather was phenomenal. We are so pleased with how everything turned out. We reached our goal in what we wanted to bring to the community,” Clark said.

Several community groups also participated by manning booths, including the Butterflies Junior Garden Club. Club members Grace Smith, 14, and Lily Kuhbander, 12, were busy Saturday afternoon selling soft drinks and water in order to raise money for club members to enter flower exhibits in the upcoming Darke County Fair. “It’s really cool. A neat atmosphere,” said Smith, who has been learning local history since her move to Darke County two years ago. “It’s cool learning about new things,” Kuhbander agreed. The Darke County Humane Society also had a booth at The Gathering, to provide information to the community about finding homes for dogs and cats – three kittens were adopted on site as of Saturday afternoon, said society director Dustin Wills. Tickets for the Humane Society’s 2019 Fishing Charter on Lake Erie also were sold with the lucky winner to be announced on New Year’s Eve, Wills said. “It’s been awesome,” Wills said about the opportunity for the Humane Society to participate in The Gathering. The Gathering committee will have a wrap-up meeting in October to review the 2018 Gathering and begin making plans for next year’s event, Clark said, although committee members will start working on choosing a band before then. In February, the 25member Gathering committee will meet regularly to plan for the ninth Gathering. Not only do committee members work to ensure a safe, smooth Gathering, Clark said, so do around 100 community volunteers who work two-hour shifts throughout the two days of the event, held on the grounds of Greenville’s Garst Museum.

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GREENVILLE – The Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association® (C.M.S.A.), of which Greenville resident Jesse Peters is a member, entertained at the Annie Oakley Festival for three days this past weekend. Peters is a licensed 4 Star Senior Instructor and Horse Development Specialist in the Parelli Natural Horsemanship Program. “Long story short, I teach people how to teach horses,” he said. “Cowboy Mounted Shooting has been brought to Annie Oakley Days several times over the years. The ﬁrst time was back in 2001 and the competition was held on the limestone race track in front of the Grandstand. It was not a very good set up for the safety of the horses. Several horses fell as they were turning quickly. I brought some Cowboy Mounted Shooting demonstrations to the Annie Oakley Days in York Woods back in 2016, and now the association has returned with a head of steam in 2018 and brought in shoot-

ers from all over Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and even New York State. Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association® is the fastest growing equestrian sport in the nation.” Mounted contestants compete in this fast action timed event using two .45 caliber single-action revolvers, with a variety of levels of competition for everyone, ranging from novice levels to the seasoned professional. Peters started Cowboy Mounted Shooting in 2002 in Cincinnati with the ﬁrst Ohio CMSA Club. In 2005, I took a break from the sport while I moved to Florida and Colorado to learn work and teach for Pat and Linda Parelli in their professional teacher’s program.” He is licensed to teach the Parelli Natural Horsemanship program in all four levels. How long has Peters had an interest in horses? “Well the ﬁrst time I was bucked off a horse was before I was born,” he said. “I have been learning about horses ever since. I started learning about training horses in Darke County 4-H as I attempted to get them

Jesse Peters leads his six-year-old son Trevor around the ring during the Cowboy Mounted Shooting contest at the Annie Oakley Festival. (Ryan Berry photo)

ready for shows at the fair. I was helped along the way by my advisors, Diana McClain-Taylor, Chuck Warner, Ronnie Wills, Kenny Hemmerich and the Crist family. I ran hundreds of miles between the sheep barn and the horse barns at the Darke County Fair in those days.” After graduating from Ansonia High School in 1991, Peters attended The Ohio State University and majored in agricultural education, graduating in 1995, after which he started teaching agricultural education at Ansonia High School in the fall. “I loved teaching the kids of Ansonia and lead-

ing their successful FFA program for four years,” he said. His mentors, he said, were former Vo-Ag Teacher at Ansonia, Jerry Koverman, who died recently; in horsemanship, the Parellis; and in Cowboy Mounted Shooting, Bobby Ruwe. He and wife Stacy, who hails from Madison, Wis., met in 2008 while trail riding at Brown County, Ind. and they married in 2009. Living on Requarth Pike near Greenville and residents of Yalaha, Fla., they are the parents of two sons, Colby 8, and Trevor 6. Read more about Jesse Peters at www.bluebagmedia.com.

Little Miss, Mr. Pageant winners: Whitmer, Riffell LINDA MOODY

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GREENVILLE – Two boys and ﬁve girls competed in the Little Miss Annie Oakley and Little Mr. Buffalo Bill Pageant at the Annie Oakley Festival on July 27, with Ella Whitmer, 4-year-old daughter of Kevin and Julie Whitmer, and Easton Riffell, 5, son of Nathan Riffell and Tonya Francis Fennig, capturing the titles. First runners-up in the contest and also chosen as the Most Photogenic candidates were Evie Lynn Miller, 3, daughter of Scott and Shelley Miller, and

Benson Duncan, 4-yearold son of Jordan and Matthew Duncan. Additional Little Miss contestants were Katie Barger, 5, daughter of Dave and Amanda Barger; Ciley Dugan, 4, daughter of Chris and Cerah Dugan; and Paisley Houdeshell, 3, daughter of Jacob and Sabrina Houdeshell. Laura Francis, organizer of the pageant for the Annie Oakley Committee, interviewed the children, and personnel from Buffalo Wild Wings were on hand. Francis said this contest had been done in the past but not consecutively. “We are trying to make

Winners in this year’s Little Miss Annie Oakley and Little Mr. Buffalo Bill were, from left to right, Benson Duncan, ﬁrst runner-up and Most Photogenic in the Mr. Buffalo Bill competition; Little Mr. Buffalo Bill Easton Riffell; Little Miss Annie Oakley, Ella Whitmer; and Evie Lynn Miller, ﬁrst runner-up and Miss Photogenic in the Little Miss competition. (Ryan Berry photo)

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YMCA gymnastics team earns medals at nationals GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Darke County YMCA gymnastics team brought home six medals from national competition held recently at Seagate Convention Center in Toledo. Ten gymnasts qualiďŹ ed for the event to represent the YMCA of Darke County. A total of 105 teams competed, comprising approximately 2,300 gymnasts. The competing gymnasts for the Y were Acacia Wilson, Patience Wilson and Sara Loudy in Level 3; Kyrie Unger, Alia Hunt, Claire Royer and Sophie Mills in Level 4; Lydia Knepshield and

Taelen Unger in Level 6; and Samantha Short and Kristen Short in Level 8. In Level 3, Patience Wilson earned ďŹ fth place on vault. In Level 4, Claire Royer earned 10th place on bars. Kyrie Unger placed 10th on ďŹ&#x201A;oor and third on vault. In Level 6, Lydia Knepshield placed sixth on balance beam. In Level 8, Kristen Short placed third on balance beam. The team coach is Madison Myers, and Tessa Schatz has been assistant coach.

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ARCANUM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Summer is drawing to a close, and that means just a couple of more weeks until the Great Darke County Fair. The Arcanum Public Library has a few programs planned in August to ďŹ ll the time for patrons until then. On Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 4:30 p.m. there is an adult coloring session. Come on in to enjoy an afternoon of relaxation and coloring. Sup-

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Preparing for Color Run and Health Fair

Over the past couple of years Person Centered Services has brought the Round House back to life over the summer.

Round House gets needed renovations GREENVILLE – For so many years the iconic good ole Round House in the heart of Greenville City Park sat empty and unattended. Two years ago a group from Person Centered Services (PCS) took on the challenge to bring the building back to life and up and running again. According to sources who worked at the concession stand, in the 1940’s and 1950’s the Round House was “the” place to stop and get a soda before attending an event at the Dance Hall next door. In the 1970’s it was a hot spot to stop before and

after the City Pool and get Bubbs Daddy bubble gum sticks. Through the efforts of The Darke Foundation’s donations, the Greenville Street Department and the Greenville City Park Board it is alive and kicking in 2018. This season alone new security/safety shutters have been purchased and installed, new screens replaced the old and fresh coats of paint have topped the list. Thank you for all the Community support that is also behind the success and they hope to see you all for years to come.

REST HAVEN’S SOCK HOP

GREENVILLE – On July 9, Rest Haven sponsored the Sock Hop theme senior dance. The DJ was JBob’s Beats. There were 31 seniors in attendance as Rest Haven served a delicious lunch and provided door prizes. Everyone seemed to have a wonderful and fun time, with “Elvis” making a surprise appearance. These dances are held every Monday at the Greenville Moose from 1-4 p.m. The cost is $3 for a single and $5 for a couple. Please contact Lynn Newbauer at 937-621-2546 for more information on coming to the dances or getting involved.

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VERSAILLES – The Versailles FFA officer Team and Healthy Lifestyle Committee proudly present its fourth annual Color Run/Walk 5K and Health Fair sponsored by the Versailles FFA on Saturday, Oct. 6 with proceeds to benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer-American Cancer Society. The Color Run/Walk will officially kick off and start the clock at 9 a.m. on the track behind Versailles Exempted Village School Board Office (old high school). Registration for the Color Run/Walk will open at 8 a.m. and will continue until the race starts at 9 a.m., registration will take place near the track area. Colored chalk power will be thrown in the air to land on participants’ shirts to signify the beginning of the race and also near each mile marker. In order to participate in the Color Run each participant will be required to fill out and turn in an entry form and waiver. Pre-entry fees for the race will be $17 with a shirt or $10 without a shirt. All pre-entry registration forms and fees are due by Sept. 24. Participants can pay fees the day of the race,

or after Sept. 24, for $22 with a shirt (limited supply after pre-entry date) or $15 without a shirt. The race and t-shirt is free for breast cancer survivors (Current and past cancer patients). You can also register live at https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/ Versailles/VersaillesFFAColorRunWalk5K Please make all checks payable to Versailles FFA. Registration forms are located on the Versailles Exempted Village School website under high school at http://hs.versailles.k12. oh.us/academics/ffa/. Color Run forms and Wayne Health Care paperwork is also located at John IGA, Versailles Ace, Ernst and inside Versailles Schools. In conjunction with the 5K, Versailles FFA will host a Health Fair in the gym of the Versailles Exempted Village School Board Ofﬁce (old high school). Please enter the heath fair from the track side (rear entrance). The Health Fair will be open to the public from 8-11 a.m. with a special emphasis being placed on breast cancer. Healthcare vendors include: Brown Chiropractic, American Cancer Society, Kaup Pharmacy, Tracy

2017 Versailles FFA Color Run/Health Fair was a successful event that beneﬁted Breast Cancer Research.

Cordonnier -Versailles School Nurse on KNOW CPR, Versailles EMSblood pressure checks, Carolyn Combs-Soothing Touch Massage, Wayne Health Care will be at the Health Fair offering blood work including: lipid panel and cholesterol screening, participants will need to fast 8 hours before. In order to participate in the Wayne HealthCare station, guests must complete the Laboratory Testing Order and Consent Form and pay for their own fees

with this form. Stay tuned for more health fair exhibitors. These forms can also be found at the same locations and online as the Color Run Forms. Also this year the Versailles FFA will be collecting shoes to beneﬁt local families in need and Soles 4 Souls. Collection Barrels will be located at the registrations tables and at the Health Fair. For more information, contact Dena Wuebker at dena.wuebker@vtigers.org or at 937526-4427, ext 3113.

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Bolin is calming in tense situations RICHMOND, Ind. – Brian Bolin, a member of the Security Services team for almost three years, has a “caring spirit” with a “calming demeanor” and goes above and beyond to help patients and coworkers, according to his nominators. “Brian is able to communicate effectively with patients and staff,” wrote one. Said another: “Brian is always willing to lend a hand, whether it be grabbing a wheelchair for a woman in labor or walking an elderly visitor to their car.” Bolin is a native of Cincinnati and now lives in New Madison with his wife, Ashley, and twoyear-old son, John. He joined Reid Health not long after completing his degree in Criminal Justice at Indiana Wesleyan University in 2015. He spent four years in active duty with the U.S. Air Force and worked at Lowe’s while in school for his degree. When he’s able to find the time, Bolin likes to hunt and fish. He also likes to read – usually non-fiction or his favorite, the Bible. “I love working at Reid Health,” Bolin said, citing an atmosphere where the

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GREENVILLE – The El Camino Real Restaurant was chosen as the Community Commercial Beautiﬁcation Award for July for their “Fiesta Colors” theme in landscaping. Tina Bandedo does the garden maintenance for the family business. Tina is shown with Ladybug Garden Club Beautiﬁcation committeewoman Lisa Marcum, Angela Beumer and Sherri Jones.

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ABMS announces 4th quarter honor roll ARCANUM – ArcanumButler Middle School is pleased to announce its honor roll for the fourth nine-week grading period.

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GREENVILLE – Greenville Union Cemetery is offering a drawing for four individuals to have the opportunity to hunt whitetail deer, archery only, in designated areas of the cemetery property located along State Route 571 at the edge of Greenville. Anyone interested in entering the drawing can enter at the Greenville Union Cemetery ofﬁce or call Dick O’Brien at 937548-3235. Rules for eligibility are listed below. 1. Must prove successful completion of a Hunter Safety Course or prove valid exemption as deﬁned in the Ohio hunting regulations. 2. Must have valid

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New board members for Darke Co. United Way GREENVILLE – The Darke County United Way recently announced the addition of Kimberlee Freeman, Jason Hollinger, and Phillip Pierri to its Board of Directors. Freeman is the Vice President of Patient Care Services at Wayne HealthCare in Greenville. When asked why she joined the Board, Freeman said, “I wanted to get involved in a board that makes a positive impact in Darke County. The Darke County United Way has a long history of supporting organizations and groups that make Darke County a great place to live, work, and raise a family.” She resides in Greenville with her husband, Brad, and their three children Kylee, Brayden, and Kennedy. Hollinger is the Senior Engineering Manager at Whirlpool Corporation. “I have lived in Darke County my entire life, and care a lot about the community. I

wanted to join the DCUW Board because I believe they are having a positive impact on our community. Every single person in our community is important, and it is the mission of the Darke County United Way to ensure that every person is cared for.” He lives in Arcanum with his wife, Kim, and their two children Trista and Lani. Pierri is a Registered Representative for Financial Achievement Services in Greenville. Previously, he managed Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, and is the founder of Y.O.L.O, a nonproﬁt organization dedicated to continuously improving our local community. When asked why he joined the Board, Pierri stated, “Given that YOLO is very much community-oriented I feel being involved and helping the United Way’s mission, to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the

world to advance the common good, is something that I’m passionate about and willing to work hard at given the time.” He lives in Greenville with his wife, Jodi (Kremer) and their four active children Mason, Hudson, Chloe, and Brady. “I am looking forward to working with Kim, Jason, and Phillip through the United Way Board of Directors,” stated Christy Bugher, executive director for the Darke County United Way. “Each one brings valuable skills and talents to the table as well as a passion to make Darke County a great place to live and work for every resident.” The Darke County United Way ﬁghts for the health, education, and stability of every person in our community. For more information, contact the Darke County United Way at 547-1272 or unitedway@darkecountyunitedway.org.

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BPW fundraiser helps provide scholarships GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; On June 20, the Greenville Business and Professional Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club (BPW) held its annual chicken BBQ dinner fundraiser. BPW thanks all those that purchased tickets for the fundraiser. Thanks also to the Greenville VFW Post 7262 for allowing the club to use their facilities for the drive up deliveries and to Eikenberryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s IGA for providing the bags to put the dinners in. The next meeting will be Sept. 13; however, the BPW Club is working on its Annual Guest Night

â&#x20AC;&#x153;What a Girl Wantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fundraiser scheduled for Oct. 11. Follow the Greenville BPW Club Facebook page for more details, activities planned for the evening, and the Super RafďŹ&#x201A;e. The money raised from the chicken dinner fundraiser will be used to award scholarships to the young women of Darke County. The club meets the second Thursday of each month for a dinner business meeting. Contact membership chair Sonya Crist at (937) 423-6357 or sonyacrist@ gmail.com to learn more about the club.

DCCT presents Seasonal Allergies GETTYSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Darke County Civic Theater will be performing a family friendly comedy (suggested for ages 12 and up) on Saturday, Aug. 11 and Sunday, Aug. 12 at the Cardinal Center in Gettysburg (260 E Main St., Gettysburg, OH 45328). The Saturday performance will take place at 7 p.m. and the Sunday performance will take place at 2 p.m. Tickets are $7 presale (cash, check) or $8 (credit card) or can be purchased at the door for $10 (cash, check) or $11 (credit card). Presale tickets can be purchased by stopping by Shawnee Prairie Nature Center on Friday, Aug. 3 between 6 and 6:30 p.m. or Sunday, Aug. 5 between 1 and 1:30 p.m. When Julia, Shelbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother, shows up on her doorstep on Thanksgiving, heartbroken and hun-

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ANSONIA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The ninth annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;FFA Grudge Match Blood Driveâ&#x20AC;? between rivals Mississinawa Valley and Ansonia High School on June 21 was a tighter tug-of-war than anyone expected. The home team usually wins the annual Grudge Match. The MV-MVCTC FFA kept that record intact by claiming last summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grudge Match in Union City. But this year the Mississinawa Valley faithful also traveled in strong numbers to the Ansonia High gym and forced a surprising 15-15 stalemate. A tie qualiďŹ es as an upset in the history of this rivalry, but once again the true winner is Community Blood Center and the summer blood supply as the July 4th holiday approaches. The rivals topped 127 percent of

their collection goal with 34 donors, including ďŹ ve ďŹ rst-time donors and 28 donations. MV-MVCTC FFA coadvisors Gwen Bergman and Carmen Hartzell were conďŹ dent their club could compete, especially on a rainy ďŹ rst day of summer. Students are usually busy with outdoor jobs during the summer months, but the wet weather gave some a break to attend the blood drive. Bergman was quick to recruit senior FFA member Elijah Livingston when he arrived for his volunteer duties in the Donor CafĂŠ. His vote proved valuable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve donated before at our school blood drives, but I hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done the competition before,â&#x20AC;? said Elijah, who made his eighth lifetime donation, the equivalent of one

Shown are FFA Presidents Will Hall and Ethan Fischer.

gallon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was planning on working it, but they told me they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have enough so I said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;OK, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll donate.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Rival FFA Presidents Will Hall from Mississinawa and Ethan Fischer

held the Grudge Match Blood Drive trophy together. The schools will have to share ownership of the traveling trophy until next year. Learn more at www. GivingBlood.org.

Tri-Village offering home sports passes NEW MADISON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tri-Village will be selling home sports passes for the 2018-2019 school year beginning Monday, Aug. 6, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. every Monday through Friday through the month of August. Once school begins, passes will be sold during regular school hours. Pass prices are as follows: Family All Sports Pass (Family of 4) - $250, $25 per additional pass and $25 for an assigned seat Student All Sports Pass - $50 Adult All Sports Pass $100 Lifetime Senior Citizen All Sports - $75 Fall Sports Family Pass (Family of 4) - $150 Winter Sports Family Pass (Family of 4) - $150 $25 per additional pass

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Darke Co. Beef The Darke County 4-H Beef Club met on June 5, 2018 at the Greenville Community Park. The club began the meeting at 7:30 p.m. going over old and new business. The club discussed topics including skillathon dates and things to study, t-shirt order forms, fair passes, registering your livestock on the online portal for the fair. Afterwards, President Wyatt Shumaker ended the meeting and the fun was about to begin. A park caretaker came and told the club what had to be done, he suggested the club use clippers, rakes, wheelbarrows, and shovels to get some areas around the park tidied up. A few of the younger members used the rakes to get some of the leaves, twigs, and rocks out of the playground sand. Older members used the clippers to cut branches off the trees to allow them to look neater and removed the risk of someone running into a low hanging branch. And a few members collected trash around the park. Afterwards, some of the members raked the rocks and brush into piles, while someone else put it into a wheelbarrow and took it to dump it into a bigger pile, where it would be collected later. After all of the sweat and elbow grease, the Darke County 4-H Beef Club made the park look nicer and more accessible for families to use. The meeting was adjourned, and the next meeting for the Darke County Beef Club will be held at the fairgrounds in the show arena on July 3, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Holly Barga, reporter

$25 for an assigned seat $30 for an assigned seatback (football only). Family Passes ONLY includes immediate family members that live in your home. It does not include cousins, aunts, uncles, or grandparents. *Make Checks Payable To: Tri-Village Athletics *Please contact Brad Gray to buy your pass; brad_gray@tri-village. k12.oh.us, 937-996-1511 ext. 208 Assigned seats will only be available until the ďŹ rst home boys basketball game. Assigned seats from last year will be reserved for the previous purchaser until Sept. 30. After that date, they will be ďŹ rst come, ďŹ rst

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ARCANUM The May meeting of the Arcanum Garden Club was held at the home of Abby Cutright with the theme of Derby Days Tea Party. Some of the members wore their exciting derby hats. A guest, John Stephens, superintendent of Arcanum-Butler Schools gave a presentation of the proposed addition to the school. Pastries and tea were served by Abby Cutright and Kathy Fout, This year’s decoration of the various pots in town will be Pretty in Pink with chairwoman Sue Stammen. The club’s June

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6771 Jaysville-St Johns Rd; Aug 9 & 10; 10am4pm; Large garage sale! Lots of misc!! Multi Family, 1101 Nottingham Dr; Aug 8-9 from 9 -6; Aug. 10 from 9-4. Rain or shine. Everything priced to sell! Too much to list. NO early birds. TRI VILLAGE Schlechty’s Barn Sale, 1619 Mills Rd, New Madison; Aug 10-11; 9-4; 3 families - BIG! VERSAILLES 49 W Main St, Versailles; Aug 8-11; 9am-8pm. Chest of drawers, nightstands, file cabinets, kiddie tables/chairs, dinette set, puzzles, glassware, pictures, tools, cloth, Christmas items, much more. Darke County Right to Life Community Sale; Versailles K of C Hall; Wed, Aug 8, 5pm-8pm; Thur, Aug 9, 9am-8pm; Fri, Aug 10, 9am-7pm; Friday, all day, will be $3 per bag of clothing & ½ price misc.

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AUCTION REAL ESTATE

WED., AUGUST 15, 2018 at 6PM

6576 WESTFALL RD. - GREENVILLE, OHIO DISTINCTIVE CUSTOM BUILT HOME ON 11.48 ACRES Quite possibly one of the finest residential properties to ever be offered at public auction in Darke County. Since 1979, Mrs. Eunice Steinbrecher and the late Dr. Leroy Steinbrecher have owned and maintained this home to the highest standards possible. “Move in Ready” understates this home. This one story, cedar sided home has approx 3700 sq feet and is situated on 11.48 acres of mature trees with established flower beds and arbor areas. This Longenecker built home includes 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms with heated and marble floors, and features a comfortable open concept throughout the home with lots of natural lighting. The large open kitchen includes granite counter tops with a center island, custom cabinets and polished granite tile floor. Adjacent to the kitchen is a 13ft. x 13ft. casual dining area surrounded by full size crank out windows with attractive back yard views. Also adjoining the kitchen is a 16.6ft. x 16ft. family room with fireplace insert and access to a 18.6ft. x 12.6ft. all seasons porch. A formal living room and dining area features a front door foyer, marble fireplace, oak wood floors and panoramic window views. The owner’s bedroom suite includes a full bath with heated floors, walk in closet and a 12ft x 11.5ft sitting area. The two additional bedrooms have multiple closets and “built ins” along with padded window seating. Other rooms include an in home office with built in cabinets and storage, Utility area and half bath, a partial basement, plus an attached two car garage. Also included is a detached (37ft x 32ft) garage/work shop with three over head doors. Other features include a wood sun deck, court yard style exterior entry, black top paved driveway, and a geothermal heating and cooling system. TERMS: A 10% buyer’s premium shall be applied to the final accepted bid to establish the contract purchase price day of auction. A $10,000 escrow deposit shall be required by the purchaser day of auction with the balance due within 35 days. We respectfully ask that you use the multiple open house dates listed above to your benefit….So prepare now! Make any necessary financial arrangements now! Attend open house! Be ready to bid YOUR price on auction day! This could truly be a once in a lifetime opportunity! Detailed bidder information packets will be available at open house or can be requested by contacting the auction office via phone or email. Over 100 photos may be viewed on our website at www.midwest-auctioneers.com.

Eunice Steinbrecher, Owner

220 E. 4th St., Greenville, OH • 937-548-2640 • www.midwest-auctioneers.com

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION THURSDAY AUG. 9, 2018 6:00 PM

THE FAIRLAWN STEAKHOUSE

& 3 INCOME PRODUCING PROPERTIES 925 SWEITZER ST. GREENVILLE, OH 45331

THE FAIRLAWN STEAKHOUSE & 3 INCOME PRODUCING PROPERTIES, 925 SWEITZER ST. GREENVILLE, OH 45331 Properties will be offered in 4 different tracts by using the multi-parcel auction method, both individually and combined being described as follows:

Tract 1): The Fairlawn Steakhouse – Located at 925 Sweitzer St. is this favorite restaurant among locals with an established reputation. It is located opposite from the Darke County Fairgrounds and Wayne Health Care and close to doctor’s offices and businesses in a high traffic area with a stop light intersection. These 3 rental properties are on a month to month lease and generate $1500 in positive cash flow with great locations close to fairgrounds and south town amenities: Tract 2): 115 Fair St. – Ranch style home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen, living room with over 1200 square feet and currently rented. Tract 3): 111 Fair St. – Ranch style home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen living room with over 800 square feet and currently rented. Tract 4): 1000 Central Ave – 1950’s ranch style home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen, living room with over 1000 square feet and currently rented. Terms: A 10% buyer’s premium will be applied to the final bid to establish the contract sales price. $3,000 will be required down per tract on day of auction, with the balance due within 45 days from day of auction. Please visit our website www.midwest-auctioneers.com for more information and pictures. Bidders packets can be obtained by contacting our office at 937-548-2640.

PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION MONDAY AUG. 13, 2018 10:00 AM

FOLEY’S FAIRLAWN

925 SWEITZER ST. GREENVILLE, OH 45331

COMPLETE BUSINESS LIQUIDATION OF THE FAIRLAWN STEAKHOUSE Preview of all items selling will be on Sunday, August 12th from 1-3PM **Hand carved carousel horse signed and dated by local artist David Gwinn 1982**

Restaurant and Bar Equipment to include: SS kitchen sinks; Prep tables; Walk-in and reach-in coolers; Ice machine; Servers; Bussing supplies; Catering supplies; Bartending and serving supplies; Coffee & beverage machines; Menu boards; SS cookware and flatware; Dinnerware; Linens; Fire suppression system; POS system and cash registers; Tables; Chairs; Stools; Patio furniture; Flat screen TV’s, Darke Co. Fair and horse racing pictures and memorabilia and other advertising items; and much more. Terms: A 10% buyer’s premium shall be applied to all purchases. Accepted payment is cash, check w/ID, and credit card w/ an additional 3% fee. Additional terms will apply to online bidders. Please visit our website www.midwest-auctioneers.com for complete information and pictures.

PKM, LLC & FOLEY’S FAIRLAWN, LLC - OWNERS

Live Onsite auction to be held under cover with internet bidding available via Proxibid.com

Mike Baker, Auctioneer/Broker 220 E. 4th St., Greenville, OH 937-548-2640

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Estate of Betty J. Broerman, Deceased Case No. 18-1-193 To all persons interested in the estate of Betty J. Broerman, deceased, late of 9021 Barr Road, Union City, Ohio 45390. Darke County Probate Court, Case No. 18-1-193. An application has been filed asking to relieve the estate from administration, saying that the assets do not exceed the statutory limits. A hearing on the application will be held Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 10:00 o’clock am. Persons knowing any reason why the application should not be granted should appear and inform the court. The Court is located at 300 Garst Avenue, Greenville, Ohio 45331. Rudnick & Hosek, Ltd. 121 West Third Street Greenville, OH 45331 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 3T

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937-548-9898 www.parkbridgehomes.com

GREENVILLE 602 Magnolia Dr; Aug 11-12th; 9-5. Tools, table saw, patio set, vintage Schwinn bicycle. 145 Winchester Ave; July 9-10th, 9-6; July 11th, 9-12; Huge garage sale! Hunting/fishing equipment, hand/yard tools, boat, motor & trailer, too much to list. 118 Oxford Dr; Aug 9-11th; 9-5. Clothes, shoes, toys, Sega, misc. Something for everyone. 3424 Bechtol Rd; Aug 9-10-11; Thur-Fri, 9-5; Sat 9-12; Adult & kids’ clothes, toys, misc 1306 Nottingham Dr; Thur. 8/9-Fri. 8/10; 8am5pm; Men’s clothes MXLG, women’s xs-md, girls’ 6x-8, all name brand. Household items, truck toolboxes, toys, misc. Something for everyone! Priced to sell! 518 Ash St. Aug 9-11th; 9-5. KitchenAid small appliances/cookware, Le Creuset, power/ lawn/hand tools, cook books, cabinets, lots of good stuff.

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ARCANUM/PITSBURG Moving Sale! 7750 St Rt 722, west of Gordon Landis Rd on 722, 2nd house on left; Aug 1011; 9-5. Antiques, generator, working tools, 2 Arcanum Garden Club members Anita Troutwine and Cynthia Brown. routers, power washer, meeting was held at to keep, give away Center and Dayton canister set, many nice collectibles. the home of Anita or trade, but not to Grotto Gardens. ARCANUM/PITSBURG Troutwine with the give back. NOW The meeting theme of Renew, 2 Familes; 515 St Rt Reuse, Repurpose. was directed by OPEN 503, in Ithaca; Aug 2-4 Ideas were President Amy Jef& Aug 9-10; 9am-5pm; Something for Everyone! shared by the host- fers. The club held CONSIGNMENT Plumbing services supess and her daugh- a dscussion of up678 WAGNER AVENUE plies-retiring. Household ter Cynthia Brown, coming events and GREENVILLE items, old bottles, scrubs, who brought some projects. ACCEPTING oak medicine cabinet, A luncheon was unusual ideas. CONSIGNMENTS dining room chandelier, The hostess gave enjoyed by all atFor more info call power tools, yard each member a gift tending. 937-467-0681 Makita waste chopper, fishing July meeting will with instructions Owned & Operated By poles/lure, misc Crystal Skeens be a trip to the VA 306 S Locust St, Arcanum; Thur-Fri Aug 9-10; 9-5; Barn table, 4 high back chairs & bench, primitives, household items, tools, electrical parts, misc. items Multi-Family Gigantic Sale! 1397 St. Rte. 503 1135 N Middle Dr Greenville (on Beechwood Golf Looking for an amazing lake front property - here it Course); Aug 8, 5-7 is! Located in Wayne Lake Estates, this home backs pm; Aug 9-10, 8am-6up to Lake Minnetonka, the largest lake. Kitchen pm; Moving Sale, so features cherry cabinets, new sink and appliances. Becoming a lots must go! HouseBath with granite counters and jetted tub. Updated hold items, boys’ 3T-sz electric, plumbing and paint. Large shed. Metal roof. Home Owner Need Septic and well inspected/clean end of 2016 by Darke 10 clothes, name brand Not Be Just A Dream Co. Fire pit, dock, concrete patio for lake enjoyment. women’s & men’s cloth2&3 Bedroom Homes Available Wood fireplace with blowers. $95,000. ing sz. med.-xl, jackets Check our our selection of & coats, Christmas trees Vicki Howard, Agent FREE handyman homes. & decor, books, kids 937-572-8593 cell 8353 Yankee St. Rental Homes Available Too! 937-432-3700 office Centerville, OH toys, tools, & more! Sherwood Forest

GREENVILLE 3762 Beanblossom Rd; Aug 9-10; 9-5; Baskets, game table, books, bike, breadmaker, Santas, yarn, picture frames, misc 8192 121 North (towards Versailles); Thurs evening Aug 9th 5:00-9PM; 10th 9-5; 11th 9-12; HUGE Back to School! Men’s, Women’s Kids’ Name Brand Sale-All Sizes, New/ Used Shoes, Hundreds of Athletic Wear (Under Armour, Nike, VS Pink, North Face, Columbia, Justice), Many New Items! TONS of Jeans-all Sizes, Miss Me, Rock Revival, American Eagle. New Tupperware, Fishing, Kayak, Lots Misc. 325 S Chippewa; Aug 10, 9-5; Aug 11, 9-2. Boys’, girls’, jrs’, ladies’ & men’s clothes, bike, Household, automotive misc. Clean! YARD SALE: 1320 N. Chippewa; Fri, Aug 10; 9-3. Thirty-One, Stampin’ Up!, Cricut, Snare Drum, Display Pieces, Misc AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUC-

Arcanum Garden Club News

Mercer Savings Bank’s Giving Mission CELINA – As a mutual bank, Mercer Savings Bank has always been deeply rooted in the communities it serves and, as part of that, believes that reinvesting in those communities should be a large part of its mission. Building on that idea, the Mission of Giving kicked off in the month of June. Through their Mission of Giving, each month, three employees will be selected to choose a charitable organization to receive a $200 donation. Employees are requested to choose organizations that exemplify the values of the bank as a whole. The Cancer As-

sociation of Darke County was Krista Hines’ selection. Krista stated, “I chose to donate to the Cancer Association of Darke County because I feel like cancer has touched the lives of just about everyone. Whether it is a neighbor, coworker, friend or family member, everyone knows someone who is or has battled this disease.” She continued, “My family received the news that our mother had colon cancer this past December. It is nice to know that there are organizations like the Cancer Association of Darke County to help.” St. Peter Neurological Center was

Krista Hines is shown making a donation to representatives of the Cancer Association of Darke County.

Karen Overman’s selection. Karen says, “I chose St. Peter Neurological Center because I know of many people who have received help there. Whether it’s after a car accident, stroke, or some other disability, they are able to receive help and support through the

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Center.” American Heritage Girls Troop #0724 was Regina Greber’s selection. Regina says, “I want to give to this program because I believe in what they stand for. Their Mission is ‘Building women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and coun-

try.’ Our family has been involved with this program in the past.” Mercer Savings Bank has been a trusted community bank since 1888. They offer the ﬁnancial products and services that make your life easier and your money work harder for you – mortgage and consumer loans, checking and savings, MMDA, mobile banking, mobile deposit, and CardValet. To ﬁnd out more about Mercer Savings Bank and what they have to offer, stop by one of their locations in Celina, Fort Recovery, or Greenville, call 877.672.4543, or visit mercersavings.com.

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Mercer Savings picks CADC for donation GREENVILLE – Mercer Savings recently started an employee giving program and an employee each month is chosen and can decide where they want the funds to go. Krista Hines decided to donate to the Cancer Association of Darke County. Krista stated, “I chose to donate to the Cancer Association of Darke County because I feel like cancer has touched the lives of just about everyone. Whether it is a neighbor, coworker, friend or family member, everyone knows someone who is or has battled this disease.” She continued, “My family received the news that our moth-

er had colon cancer this past December. It is nice to know that there are organizations like the Cancer Association of Darke County to help.” The association wishes to thank Mercer Savings and Krista for their donation of $200 for the beneﬁt of local cancer patients. The association is not afﬁliated with American Cancer Society or Relay for Life or any other cancer organizations. The organization is supported with donations, grants, fundraisers, etc. and

is a partner with United Way. Funds are used to help Darke County cancer patients. Corporate Sponsors for 2018 (list is ongoing) are: Brothers Publishing, Diane Evans Insurance, First Assembly of God, Greenville Memorial Auxiliary 7262, Greenville National Bank, Hansbarger Home Solutions, Johnston Chiropractic Clinic, Law Ofﬁce Rudnick & Hosek, Mercer Savings, Second National Bank, STAR 88.3, Versailles Savings and Loan and Zechar Bailey Funeral Home.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2018 9:00AM

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

(WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS ON SALE DAY) AUTOMOBILES 2006 Honda Odyssey 7-Passenger Van, 1-Owner, Touring Edition, Full Power Equipment, Flip Down DVD’s, Sunroof, Front & Rear Air Cond., Silver Exterior, Gray Leather, Michelin Tires, 167,319 miles, Runs & Drives Great, Don’t Miss This One!; 2001 Honda CRV AWD (All Wheel Drive) SUV, 4-Door Hatchback, 4 Cyl. Auto, Air, Tilt, Cruise, P.W., P. Locks, AM/FM Cass., only 103,486 miles, Looks & Runs Good. ZERO-TURN MOWERS & RELATED Toro Z-Master 255 Zero-Turn Mower, 25 HP, 62” Deck, Dual Fuel Tanks, Runs & Mows Great; Toro Time Cutter ZX-480 Zero-Turn Mower, Runs & Mows Good; Husqvarna Self-Propelled 6 HP Rear Bagger Walk Mower; 6’ 3-Point Grader Blade. ANTIQUE FURNITURE Claw Footed Tiger Oak Buffet w/Mirrored Back; Victorian Marble Top 3-Drawer Chest of Drawers; Early Cherry Finish Wash Stand w/Backsplash; 1940’s Wood Dining Table with (4) Chairs & Leave; Early RCA Victrola/Radio/Phonograph Combination, Cabinet Style, Mdl. #: 8-V-91 & 8-V-92; Knotty Pine Dry Sink; Oak Dbl. Drop Table; Mission Style Wood Shelf; Sm. Oak Table (Round); Early 3-Drawer Chest of Drawers; Early Wood Locking Cabinet w/Drawer; (2) Early Ornate Wood Rockers; Early Oak Low 2-Drawer Chest of Drawers; 3-Pc. Waterfall Style Bedroom Suite, Dbl. Bed, Chest of Drawers, Dresser & Mirror & Stool; Oak Lamp Stand; Metal Pedestal Plant Stand w/Marble Top; Waterfall Style Wood Desk. MODERN FURNITURE & APPLIANCES Dbl. Bed w/Mattresses; Single Bed w/Mattresses; Curved Floral Sofa; 3-Cushion Gold Floral Sofa; sev. Occasional Chairs; Marble Top Coffee Table; sev. Lamp Tables; Chest of Drawers & Night Stands; (2) Flat Screen TV Stands; (3) 6 Ft. Wood Bookcases; 3-Pc. Wicker Patio Set; 2-Console Stereo Record Players; Wood Sofa Table; Maple Bookcase; Wicker Corner Stand; (2) Standing Lamps; 2-Door Glass Front Display Cabinet; Elec. Fireplace; Singer Cabinet Sewing Machine; 2 & 4 Dr. File Cabinets; Metal Coat Rack; Metal Shelves; Metal Desk; Roller Desk Chairs; G.E. Elec. Washer (White); Maytag Elec. Dryer (White); Weber Charcoal Grill. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 110+ Pieces of Sterling Silver including: Tea Pots, C&S, S&P, Candle Holders, Dishes, Platters, Silverware, approximately 30 – 40 Lbs.; Copper Wash Boiler; General Brass Fire Ext.; Seth Thomas Banjo Clock; Oil Lamps; Oak Sewing Box; (2) Early Darke County Biographical Books; Wood Rolling Pins; sm. Anvil; Mortor & Pestal; R.G. Dunn 5 Cent Cigar Box; Singer Oil Can; (2) Aladdin Shriner’s Hats; Advertising Yard Sticks; Cast Iron Floral Door Stop; Daisy Mdl. 188 Air Pistol; Early Military Picture Albums; Wood Ship; Early Wood Organizer Cabinet; Brass Water Hose Nozzles; several Iron Skillets; 1910 Darke County Fair Advertising Poster; 1903 GHS Photo; Keen Kutter Silverware in original case; Early Girl Scout & Brownie Hats; Early G.E. & RCA Victor Radios; (2) Early Match Cover Albums w/Match Covers; Apple & Pear Paper Weights; Fishing Lures; Early Men’s & Ladies Hats & Boxes; Wicker Picnic Basket; Early Selmer Flute in case; ½ Pint Dairy Maid Glass Milk Bottle; (2) Fur Coats; George Washington Framed Picture; Greenville School Yearbooks; Ansonia Oracle Yearbooks; Cast Iron Oil Lamp Wall Bracket; 33 & 45 Records; (2) Folding Wood Drying Racks; Lighted Ceramic Christmas Tree; Annie Oakley Photo with Wild Bill; Blue Canning Jars; Glass Medicine Bottles; Doctors Tools. HOUSEHOLD - POWER & HAND TOOLS – MISC. Standing Jewelry Cabinet; Boy & Girl Water Fountain; Filter Queen Sweeper w/attach.; JVC Radio/Stereo/Speakers; Brother LS-1520 Portable Sewing Machine; DVD Players; Microwave Oven; Pots; Pans; Glass Baking Dishes; Tupperware; Kitchen Aid Mixer; Sm. Elec. Kitchen Appliances; Kitchen Utensils; Silverware; Lg. Tomato Cookie Jar; SS Pots; Pyrex Bowls; Pyrex Ref. Dishes; China Dishes; Card Table & Chairs; sev. Coolers; Luggage; Bedding; Blankets; Rugs; Paper Shredder; Fax Machine; Knick Knacks; Christmas Decorations; Golf Clubs; Pictures & Frames; Bird Figurines; Bath & Hand Towels; Mash DVD Set; sev. Standing & Box Fans; Water Hose & Reels; (2) 4 Ft. Poly Tables; (2) Rolling Carts; Long Handle Yard Tools; Sm. Air Compressor; Dbl. Bench Grinder; C-Clamps; Shop Vacuum; Hand & Power Tools; Ext. Cords; Bench Vise; Hammers; 5’ Ladder; Paint Supplies; Yamaha Elec. Organ & Bench; Pro-Form Elec. Treadmill Machine.

CHARLOTTE KANE – OWNER DEBRA MARTIN – ESTATE

Office: 937.316.8400 Cell: 937.459.7686 Michel Werner Auctioneer

Carolyn Davenport ~ Administrator Tom Graber, Attorney Case #: 2018-1-211 • ALL items must be paid for the day of auction. • ALL items are sold as-is. • We must collect sales tax (EXCEPT on titled vehicles). • TERMS: Cash or Good Check with Proper Photo ID; Visa / MC / Discover accepted with a 3% Clerk Fee added. • Visit us online @ www.auctionzip.com and enter USER I.D. #8673 for photos and information. • Food from Heavy Smokers BBQ available on site! • ****PREVIEW DAY IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 10th FROM 12:00PM TO 5:00PM**** REMEMBER: +++Never, Ever a Buyer’s (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions… What You Bid Is What You Pay! We work for our sellers, we appreciate our buyers, and we love our profession! Kirby & Staff

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Lantz Scholarship for Future Teachers GREENVILLE – Bob and Jan Lantz dedicated their professional lives to educating Darke County students, and now they are helping local graduates pay for their education to become teachers. The Bob and Jan Lantz Miami University Teacher Education Scholarship will provide scholarships to two Darke County high school graduates each year. Because Bob and Jan graduated from Miami University, they prefer that recipients attend Miami, but the criteria is not mandatory. The former Greenville residents, now living in The Villages, Florida, established the scholarship at the Darke County Foundation. Invested as a long-

term endowment, the fund will provide a continuing source of income for years to come. “Supporting teachers and teaching was our primary mission as educators,” said Bob. “We are delighted to give back to Darke County and its future.” Bob worked as a school psychologist and director of pupil services and personnel for Darke County Schools (1972-84), Franklin-Monroe superintendent (198592), Darke County Schools superintendent (1992-97), and Montgomery County Schools superintendent (1997-2001). Jan served as a teacher at Franklin-Monroe Elementary (1971-74), Tri-Village Elementary (1976-93), and as

principal at Mississinawa Valley Elementary School (1993-2000). The ﬁrst recipients of the Lantz scholarship are Samantha Aukerman and Makayla Bailey, 2018 graduates of Arcanum High School. The students will each receive between $1,000 and $1,500 following their ﬁrst semester in college. The Darke County Foundation is grateful to the Lantzes for their tremendous generosity in assisting future teachers. DCF is a community foundation dedicated to improving the lives of Darke County residents by receiving, managing and distributing charitable gifts. For information on starting a charitable fund to support scholar-

LADYBUGS HONOR HARSH

GREENVILLE – The garden of Paul and Teresa Harsh was chosen the Outstanding Former Darke County educators Bob and Jan Lantz Residential Beautiﬁcation Award for July with lots of perennials, unusual container established a scholarship at the Darke County plantings, bird feeders, vegetable garden and statuary. Teresa spends much of her time outdoors enjoying her garden. Receiving the Ladybug Garden of the Month Foundation. sign is Angela Beumer presenting the certiﬁcate to Teresa Harsh with husband Paul Harsh, with Ladybug members Lisa Marcum and Sherri Jones.

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DOORS OPEN AT 8:00 A.M. 5862 KRUCKEBERG RD. GREENVILLE, OH 45331 The ﬁrst recipients of the Bob and Jan Lantz Teacher Education Scholarship are Samantha Aukerman (left) and Makayla Bailey (right), 2018 graduates of Arcanum High School.

ships or community grants, contact the Darke County Foundation at 548-

4673 or visit its website www.darkecountyfoundation. org.

YMCA awarded grant for weight loss program GREENVILLE – The YMCA of Darke County has been awarded a grant by the Reid Health Foundation to support the launch of a new weight loss program. Angela Cline, director of Reid Health Community Beneﬁt, accompanied by Marketing Specialist Lorin Williams visited the Greenville branch recently to present the check for $5,700 to help get the program underway. “We are very excited about our new weight loss program, and Reid Health’s grant will be instrumental in getting it up and running,” said YMCA of Darke County CEO Sam Casalano. “Community health surveys consistently rate obesity as one of the top health issues in our local communities. We rate our success based on our ability to respond to community needs, so we are planning this program to address that need.” The program is set to begin in the fall with a 12-week session. Currently, the plan is to conduct a session this fall and another in the new year, with the hope of possibly conducting three or four sessions a year if program participation is good. The YMCA’s Weight Loss Program is designed to help people who are seeking a healthier weight achieve their goals by making small, modest changes to their daily behaviors and forming sustainable, healthy

habits. Rather than advocate for speciﬁc or restrictive short-term solutions, this program is intended to help participants build skills for successful lifestyle changes. The program will take a holistic approach, addressing the myriad of factors that contribute to unhealthy weight, including sleep issues, stress, mental and emotional health, poor nutrition and eating habits, and physical activity. “This program includes action plans to help establish a realistically healthier lifestyle and weight loss goals that will be both attainable and sustainable for long-term health improvement. The program addresses the needs for physical activity, good nutrition, good sleep habits, dealing with stress, positive attitude and life balance, all in a supportive and mutually beneﬁcial group environment,” Casalano said. “This will be a judgment-free environment which will be more about supporting and lifting each other to lead a healthier life rather

Dean’s List

BLUFFTON – Bailey Hartle and Tami Groff, both of Versailles, students at Bluffton University, have been recognized for the 2017-18 spring semester Dean’s List. Criteria for qualifying for this academic success requires a GPA of 3.6 or higher.

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 – Possible 2 auction rings starting at 10:00 A.M.Go to edwardsauctions.com for more information and pictures. Featuring Live Audio & Video so you can bid at home or on the go with your smart phone or tablet. Go to www. edwardsauctions.com or auctionzip.com; enter auctioneer ID # 3426; click on the current auction date; click on bid now button to enter auction. No buyer’s premium charged for attending the live & collectible auction. 1987 Ford Aerostar Van- 83,000 Original Miles- Runs & Drives Well ANTIQUES & MODERN FURNITURE-- VINTAGE TOOLSANTIQUE TOYS & COLLECTIBLES -- LARGE COLLECTION OF JADITE GLASSWARE-POTTERY-CROCKS-FIGURINES-COOKIE JAR COLORED PYREX BAKEWARE & BOWLS- CAST IRON COLLECTIBLES- GARAGE ITEMS - HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Angela Cline, left, director of Reid Health Community Beneﬁt, presented a grant check for $5,700 to Sam Casalano, CEO of the YMCA of Darke County, to support the launch of a new weight loss program at the YMCA.

than just focusing on numbers on a scale.” The program is still being organized

for launch, but those interested in more information may call the Greenville branch at 937-548-

OWNERS-CYNTHIA COPPOCK AND BUD WACKLER AND 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.

3777 or stop by at 301 Wagner Avenue to receive program details as soon as they are available.

FARMLAND

REAL ESTATE AUCTION 108 Acre Farm

108.612 ACRE FARM THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2018 6:30 P.M.

1737 HOLLANSBURG RICHMOND RD. HOLLANSBURG, OHIO

108 Acre Farm

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SATURDAY AUGUST 11, 2018 @ 10AM

12155 STAUDT ROAD UNION CITY, OHIO 45390

Location: Located in Harrison Twp. Approximately 1 ½ miles South of Hollansburg, Ohio on Hollansburg Richmond Rd. (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS)

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This productive Darke County Farm has nearly 93.16 Tillable Acres, 12.55 Acres of Woodlands and 1 Acre with the home site. The 1 ½ Story Brick Home built in 1830 features (3) Bedrooms, Living Room, Family Room, Eat-in-Kitchen, Dining Room, (1) Full Bath, Enclosed Back Porch, Full Basement, approximately 2,340 Sq. Feet, NEW Roof, Central Air & more. Outbuildings include a 56 Ft. x 42 Ft. Bank Barn, a 30 Ft. x 40 Ft. Grainery and a detached 12 Ft. x 20 Ft. (1) Car Garage. Attend Open Houses - Make Financial Arrangements Be Prepared to Buy This Farm at Auction

Open Houses: THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 5:00 – 7:00 PM SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 1:00 – 2:30 PM

And by appointment: Call: Everett Hocker, (937) 417-0748 Kirby Lyons, (937) 459-7686 Terms: $25,000 Down on Day of Sale by Cashier’s Check made payable to Leis Realty Co. Trust Account. Complete Balance Due Within (30) Days of Auction. Taxes will be figured short term proration to closing. Possession of the House & Buildings will be at Closing. Possession of the Farm Ground & Woodlands will be after the Fall of 2018 Harvest of Crops.

BETHANY THOMSON & JENNIFER FOREST - OWNERS

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Garden Club receives honors DARKE COUNTY - The Wildﬂower Garden Club received awards at the 88th annual convention of The Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Inc., held recently at Deercreek State Park, Mt. Sterling. Virginia O’Dell was honored by the state organization as an Outstanding Garden Club member and Outstanding Amateur Gardener for Region 3 of Darke, Preble and Montgomery counties. She re-

ceived a standing ovation for her dedication as she looks forward to her 100th birthday next March. The Wildﬂower Garden Club received the Outstanding Garden Club award for Region 3 with members Virginia O’Dell, Barbara Rhoades, Martha Singleman, and Christine Lemon accepting the award. Singleton holds Judge Emeritus in her club while Lemon serves as Club President.

Jenkins commits to play soccer for Xavier CINCINNATI – Olivia Jenkins, daughter of Annmarie (Fletcher) and Scott Jenkins, of Plainﬁeld, Ill. and granddaughter Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fletcher, of Greenville, and the late Mr. & Mrs. Ron Jenkins, of Union, will be coming to Ohio this fall to be a Musketeer and play soccer for Xavier University. Jenkins has committed to play goalie for the university. The soon-to-be freshman has athletics in her background. Her mother, Annmarie, is a 1986 graduate of Greenville High School where she played varsity tennis under Coach Vanis Brumbaugh. Her father, Scott, is a 1984 graduate of Northmont High School played baseball for the T-Bolts and received a college scholarship to play baseball. In addition to soccer, Jenkins was an honor student all through high

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Devin Keckler, Olivia Keihl, Lauren Lumpkin, Wade Meeks, Shawn Plessinger, Elora Sudduth, Alexis Unger, and Kaylee Wilcox Sophomores – Kenton Allread, William Alvarez, Blessing Angle, Sydney Artz, Audrey Ball, Collin Beck, Katelynn Burrell-Troutwine, Gabrelle Fourman, Josiah Fox, Abigail Garrison, Braydin Gillem, Carter Gray, Samantha Hartzell, Carson Magnani, Madison Mankin, Alexis Matchett, Reagen Peters Harley Rehmert, Dylan Rhodehamel, Janessa Stigler, Cameron Warner, Phoebe Weidner, Dakota White, Joshua Wright, and Kendall Wright Freshmen – Halle Baker, Jaime Bevins, Shaylee Bush, Madelyne Byrne, Jordan Courtney, Raymond Denniston, Arvilla Devinney, Margaret Foster, Laney Fourman, Cameron Haney, Blayne Hess, Reece Hicks, Alison Knaus, Israel Layman, Clayton Loxley, Jonathan Marcus, Clayton Moore, Lena Netzley, Isaac Oda, Eleanor Pease, William Peters, and Vance Wetzel

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school and also played basketball for Plainﬁeld East High School. She scored over 1,000 career points in basketball, was named to the All Conference Team and was Conference Player of the Year during her senior year. She plans to major in Bio Physics at Xavier. She has numerous relatives in the Dayton area.

UVCC Aspire graduates celebrate success PIQUA – Fifteen students from the Upper Valley Career Center Aspire program turned the dream of graduating into a reality on June 21. The event was attended by Upper Valley Career Center and Aspire staff members, family, friends, and guest speakers, Greg Bueno, Integral Manufacturing, and Reverend Lauren Allen, First United Church of Christ. Dr. Nancy Luce, Upper Valley Career Center Superintendent, welcomed those in attendance and commended the graduates

ARCANUM – Arcanum High School is pleased to announce its honor/merit roll for the fourth nine-week grading period. HIGH HONORS Seniors – Samantha Aukerman, Makayla Bailey, Andrew Baker, Megan Brown, Ashlynn Farmer, Brendin Gillem, Madison Goubeaux, Chance Klipstine, Uriah Knepshield, Lucas Krause, Paige Kreusch, Alexandria Less, Christopher Manning, Julia McCullough, Jacob Oswald, Hannah Rammel, Kayla Riegle, Sarah Riley, Kristen Short, Elle Siculan, Hannah Smith, Isaiah Smith, Tyler Sowers, Wills Troutwine, Alexander Weiss, Mara Wetzel, and Madison Wilson Juniors – Celeste Arnett, James Barry, Jenna Beatty, Meredith Cass, Tanner Delk, Erin Dillman, Trevor Fry, Niveka Gregg, Makenna Gunckel, Jenna Haney, Macey Hartman, Erykah Hutcheson, Ethan Moores, Sadie Sink, Zachary Smith, and Justin Vanatta Sophomores – Regan Blinn, Austen Cutarelli, Tristan Delk, Braden Garbig, Gracie Garno, Audrey Heiser, Elizabeth Kubik, Madison Magnani, Araya Musselman, Kayla O’Daniel, Camille Pohl, Abbigail VanHoose, McKinsey Willis, and Rachel

on achieving this milestone accomplishment. Dr. Nancy Luce and Upper Valley Career Center Adult Division Director Scott Naill awarded the diplomas. Among the graduates were Sharon Allen and Keith Parsons of Greenville. Upper Valley Career Center operates Aspire classes in sites across Miami, Shelby, and Darke Counties as well as online. Participants may prepare for their General Equivalency Diploma (GED), refresh skills needed for employment/advancement, or prepare for post secondary transitions. Individuals lacking a high school diploma or looking to refresh academic skills are encouraged to contact the Upper Valley Career Center Aspire program at (937) 778-1078 or email Sarah Thomason at thomasons@uppervalleycc.org to enroll. Classes are offered in Piqua, Troy, Sidney, and Greenville.

PIQUA – Edison State Community College’s associate degree nursing program has once again been granted a full five-year approval by the Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN). The Board granted approval to the college at its regularly scheduled meeting in March. To receive approval Edison State’s nursing program recently underwent a required survey visit where an Education Regulatory Surveyor met with students, faculty, program administrators, and a representative of the controlling agency. The surveyor also conducted a tour of the program’s facilities, including the lab and simulation rooms. Program records and other documents were also reviewed during the visit to ensure compliance. Upon completion of the visit, OBN reviewed their findings and determined that the program has met and maintained all requirements as specified. High student expectations come with such honorable accreditation and approval. The pass rate for Edison State graduates on the nursing licensing exam, NCLEX, for 2017 was 93.55%. This is higher than the average pass rate in Ohio (84.96%) and in the nation (87.12%). The first quarter NCLEX statistics for 2018 were recently released and Edison State demonstrated a 96.77% pass rate with Ohio candidates averaging 87.48% and national candidates averaging an 89.25% pass rate. Applications for Edison State’s Registered Nursing program are currently being accepted for spring 2019 semester. For more information about the program, visit www.edisonohio.edu/programs.

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FFA members Abby Petitjean, Grace McEldowney, Marcus Berger, Jacob Wuebker, and Kobe Epperly assisted the Ohio Precision Ag ﬁeld day.

Chapter assists with Precision Ag Field Day VERSAILLES – On July 16, the Versailles FFA chapter assisted Precision Ag with their Field Day outside of Versailles. This field day included a trade show with several ag businesses, field demonstrations to teach the public about nutrients and fertilizer, and taught the public how to read crop data to make decisions for their fields. There were also livestock managers, crop consultants, and credits for

fertilizer applicator recertiﬁcation. FFA members helped with parking cars, moving hay bales and anything else to help this event run smoothly. The chapter would like to thank Kobe Epperly, Jacob Wuebker, Marcus Berger, Grace McEldowney, and Abby Petitjean for their help during this event and Ohio Precision Ag for giving them the opportunity.

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The Versailles Beavers 4-H Club held their meeting on Sunday, May 6, at the Vet’s Club. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Faith, and Secretary Elizabeth asking the members their favorite thing in spring with 40 members and six advisors present. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Nathaniel and the 4-H Pledge was led by Jenna. The Secretary’s report was read and approved by McKayla with Kierra seconding the motion. The Treasurer’s report was then read and approved by Zach with Ellie seconding the motion. The club was then asked how Trash Bash went and if anything interesting was found. The forms for new club T-shirts and sweatshirts were passed around so the shirts will be in by the

Memorial Day Parade. The members were informed that all the members and parents of members are welcome to march to Greenlawn Cemetery for a short service. Faith also talked about 4-H camp. Deb also reminded the members who are bringing animals to the fair, there is one Quality Assurance Meeting left. Deb mentioned that the applications for Junior Fair King and Queen are due by July 1. The members were informed that if they would like to ride on the Poultry Days ﬂoat they would have to sign a waiver. Demonstrations were done by Ben showing how to program robots, and Jenna showing how to sort clothing. The meeting was adjourned by Allison with Ellie seconding the motion.

DARKE CO. HOLSTEIN The Darke County Holstein 4-H Club met July 17 at Karen Stanley’s House. Olivia Bohman called the meeting to order, the pledges were said, roll call, and minutes were read. Tevin Felver gave the treasurer report. Congratulations to Alexis Barhorst for winning her division in the Demonstration Contest in June. Also congratulations to State Fair Delegates Alexis Barhorst on Scrap booking, Cake Decorating and Communication. County Rosette Winners for Cake Decorating- Tasya Felver, First Aid in ActionSophia Aultman, Focus on Photography- Tasya Felver, Self Determined QuiltingAlexis Barhorst, Measuring up Juniors- Braeden and Carter Bohman, and Measuring up Seniors- Mackenzie Bohman. Awards will be present on Thursday July 19th at 7pm at All Seasons Place; congratulations to everyone. Members should start sending out sale letters to your buyers or hand delivering them. Karen reviewed

Jr. Fair rules for the fair. John Bohman volunteered to use his trailer for the parade at the fair. Cloverbuds are making Tie Beach Towels for their fair projects. Members worked on booth for the fair and Karen provided healthy snacks for everyone. Alexis Barhorst, reporter ******************* DARKE CO. HOLSTEIN The Darke County Holstein 4-H Club met at the Darke County Fair on Saturday, June 2 for a Dairy Clinic. Before the clinic started advisers went over new rules for the barn. They talked about the Skill-AThon and what was expected. The 4-H members were able to practice different parts of the Skill-A-Thon before the clinic started. Judge Derik Baumeer talked about how to groom and show heifers. Judge Clay Boyert talked about how to show a steer and key points of showing steers and what he expects in the show arena. This clinic was opened to anyone showing breeding or market dairy

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WINCHESTER, Ind. – The Union City Lions Club helped with the Extension Homemaker’s 4-H food stand on Monday, July 23 at the Randolph County 4-H Fair. The Union City Lions have assisted for the past several years at the lunch time shift. Pictured is Lion Jack Anderson with Miss Indiana Lyndsea Burke, who also worked at the food stand.

animals. Alexis Barhorst, reporter ******************* ANSONIA 4-H The Ansonia 4-H Club met on July 10 at the Dapore’s House. President Grace Dapore called the meeting to order and led the pledges. Roll call was taken by Macy Dapore and the members responded with their favorite summer activity. Secretary Macy Dapore and Treasurer Logan Warner gave their reports. In news, the swimming date at the Versailles Pool was set. County Judging was July 13 at the All Season’s Place in Greenville. Anyone who could go was encouraged to go. Also Fair Books are available at the extension ofﬁce. Finally, fair tickets can be purchased until the end of July. The next meeting will be on August 7 at the Cottonwood Campground. Pizza will be served at 6 p.m. and the meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. After the meet-

ing, anyone will be able to go swimming or ﬁshing. Allison Warner, reporter ******************* ANSONIA 4-H The Ansonia 4-H club met June 5 at the Versailles Pool. President Grace Dapore called the meeting to order and led the pledges. Roll call was taken by Macy Dapore and the members responded with their favorite fruit. Secretary, Macy Dapore gave her report and Health Ofﬁcer Deanna Moody said to “make sure you wear sunscreen, so you don’t get burnt.” In news, members need to have their books completed for the next meeting. Also, the club will need some members to do FairBooth Supervision and read cards for the State Revue at the Fair. The next meeting will be on July 10 at the Dapore’s House. Club Judging will start at 5:30 and the meeting will start at 6:30. Make sure to bring lawn chairs to the next meeting. Allison Warner, reporter

Versailles FFA assists with community meal VERSAILLES – On May 30, the Versailles FFA assisted with the annual Versailles Community Meals. The meal was prepared, delivered, and served by Versailles FFA members. Along with serving the meal, the Versailles FFA also handed out free fruit, vegetable, and ﬂower plants that were left over from the Greenhouse. The Versailles FFA thanks the following members for donating a dessert for the meal: Tori Wuebker, Marcus Berger, Courtney Batten, Taran Tyo, Gabe Thompson, Lauren Sherman, Jaylynne Tris-

sel, Nathan Grogean, Alexis Jay, Caden Buschur, Jacob Wuebker, and Laura Wuebker. They also give special thanks to the following members who assisted with the cooking, preparing and serving during this event: Shiloh Hess, Courtney Batten, Laura Wuebker, Deanna Hesson, Dalton Hesson, Marcus Berger, Dallas Hess, Cole Luthman, Jacob Wuebker, Cayla Batten, Jason Norton, and Tanner Rammel. A special thanks to Marilyn Wyler for helping cook the meal and alumni member Cathy Wilker for assisting with serving.

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2004 PONTIAC VIBE FWD, 1.8L 4 cyl., all power, very nice, silver, 168,338 miles.................................. $4,995 ...........$3,900 2004 CHEVY TAHOE Z71 4X4, 5.3L V8, one owner, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, maroon, 77,439 miles .................................................................................................................... $10,995 ...........$9,900 2004 DODGE ½ TON RAM SLT CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 4.7L V8, all power, good cond., maroon, 186,264 miles .................................................................................................................... $6,995 ...........$5,900 2004 CHEVY COLORADO REG CAB 2WD P.U., 2.8L 4 cyl., 5 speed, air, sharp, yellow, 166,455 miles ....................................................................................................................... $7,995...........$6,500 2004 CADILLAC SRX AWD, 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, good cond., beige, 105,466 miles ...................... $7,995 ...........$6,900 2004 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS 4WD, 4.2L, 6 cyl., all power, exc. cond., blue, 148,224 miles ............. $6,995 ...........$5,900 2003 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE VAN, 3.4L, V6, all power, good cond., maroon, 149,274 miles ....... $4,995 ...........$3,900 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER LIMITED EDITION, 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, good cond., purple, 236,520 miles....................................................................................................................... $3,995 ...........$2,500 2002 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO REG. CAB 4X4 P.U., 4.8L V8, one owner, auto, air, cruise, fair cond., gray, 199,579 miles .......................................................................................................................... $4,995 ...........$3,900 2002 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT 4WD, 5.3L, V8, leather, loaded, good cond,. red, 230,992 miles ............. $7,995 ...........$6,500 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LTZ 4X4, 4.2L, 6 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 208,621 miles .................................................................................................................... $6,995 ...........$5,900 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LTZ 4WD, 4.2L, 6 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, good cond., maroon, 226,550 miles .................................................................................................................... $5,995 ...........$3,900 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT 2WD, 4 dr., one owner, cloth seats, loaded, exc. cond., beige, 142,478 miles ........................................................................................................................ $9,995 ...........$8,900 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LXI VAN, 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, very good cond., maroon, 165,697 miles .................................................................................................................... $3,995 ...........$2,500 2001 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT REG CAB 4X4 P.U., 3.9L V6, loaded, fair cond., red, 171,545 miles ... $4,995 ...........$3,900 2001 FORD F150 XLT SUPER CAB 4X4 P.U., 4.6L V8, 5 speed, loaded, good cond., red, 146,376 miles ........................................................................................................................... $5,995 ...........$4,500 2001 FORD F150 XLT CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 4.6L V8, loaded, very nice, black, 347,655 miles ............. $7,995 ...........$6,900 2000 CHEVY TAHOE LS 4X4, 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, good cond., beige, 192,922 miles .................... $5,995 ...........$4,900 2000 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT EXT. CAB 4X4 P.U., 4.7L V8, loaded, very nice, white, 167,762 miles ........................................................................................................................ $6,995 ...........$5,900 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER ESTATE VAN, 3.3L V6, leather, loaded, fair cond., maroon, 150,889 miles .................................................................................................................... $2,995 ...........$1,900 1999 GMC ½ TON SAVANNA CONVERSION VAN, 5.7L V8, fully loaded, very nice, brown, 116,796 miles ....................................................................................................................... $7,995 ...........$5,900 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN, cloth seats, all power, nice cond., green, 144,748 miles..................... $6,995 ...........$5,900

CHEVROLET

2017 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.6L V8, all power, exc. cond., pepperdust, 40,800 miles .................... $19,995 .........$18,900 2015 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 2.5L 4 cyl., loaded, exc. cond., blue, 26,006 miles .............................. $16,995 .........$15,500 2014 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 2.5L, 4 cyl., one owner, loaded, exc. cond., champagne silver, 50,772 miles ..................................................................................................... $15,995 .........$14,900 2014 CHEVY IMPALA LTZ, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, diamond white, 56,311 miles ......................................................................................................... $22,995 .........$21,500 2012 CHEVY MALIBU LTZ 4 dr., 2.4L, 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, one owner, loaded, super nice, beige, 50,451 miles ........................................................................................................................ $12,995 .........$11,900 2011 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, all power, super nice, maroon, 66,240 miles.......................... $10,995 ...........$9,900 2010 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 114,988 miles ........................................................................................................................ $11,995 ...........$9,900 2008 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 115,528 miles ............... $10,995 ...........$9,500 2006 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, sunroof, loaded, very nice, blue, 202,256 miles ...................... $4,995 ...........$3,900 2002 CHEVY IMPALA LS, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, sunroof, loaded, very nice, black, 219,633 miles .................... $4,995 ...........$3,500

OTHER MAKES

2017 BUICK VERANO, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., loaded, exc. cond., white, 52,584 miles ................................. $16,995 .........$15,500 2017 CADILLAC XTS LUXURY, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, like new, silver, 30,734 miles............. $29,995 .........$28,900 2014 FORD FOCUS SE, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., leather, loaded, super nice, red, 30,433 miles ..................... $13,995 .........$12,500 2013 HONDA CIVIC EX, 4 dr., 1.8L, 4cyl., sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., maroon, 77,854 miles ............ $12,995 .........$11,500 2012 FORD FOCUS SE, 2.5L 4 cyl., sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 63,077 miles ........................... $11,995 .........$10,900 2012 FORD FOCUS SE, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., black, 111,220 miles ............... $10,995 ...........$8,900 2008 MERCURY MILAN PREMIER, 4 dr., 3.0L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, beige, 69,814 miles ........................................................................................................................ $10,995 ...........$9,500 2002 VOLKSWAGON PASSAT STATION WAGON, 1.8L 4 cyl., sunroof, loaded, good cond., gray, 151,325 miles .......................................................................................................................... $3,995 ...........$2,500 1995 BUICK REGAL, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, all power, good cond., blue, 90,653 miles ...................................... $4,995 ...........$3,900 1994 JAGUAR XJS CONVERTIBLE, 4.0L 6 cyl., leather, loaded, show car, maroon, 52,066 miles .................................................................................................................... $17,995 .........$16,500

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