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Murphy shares thoughts on race, Olympics and future RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

NEW MADISON – The headlines have read “From a Pig Farm to an Olympic Podium,” and “How an Ohio Pig Farm Raised an Olympian.” The world might have seen a pig farmer or just another man representing the United States, but one community saw a lot more. They didn’t see Clayton Murphy, Olympian. They saw Clayton, their family member, friend, student and schoolmate. As the former Tri-Village Patriot took center stage in the 800m Run on the track in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, Aug. 15, family, friends, acquaintances and members of the community gathered in the cafeteria at Tri-Village Schools to cheer on one of their own. Nearly 400

fans where dressed in red, white and blue, which also happens to be Tri-Village’s school colors. They were not disappointed. In typical fashion, Murphy stayed toward the rear of the ﬁeld until the last lap and slowly started making his move to the front. Murphy shared his thoughts about that last lap with The Early Bird, “The track was relatively dry and the only factor the weather played was a delay in the race, which did not affect me. I had prepared in case of weather issues and was ready for the delay. As far as the last 150, I felt like I was in a good position to make a move.” In the last 100m, Murphy said he knew he needed to make a ﬁnal push to get a spot on the podium. The push he made not only earned him the bronze medal, but also lowered his personal record in the

Clayton Murphy displays the Olympic bronze medal he earned in the 800m Run in Rio de Janeiro. (Photo courtesy USTAF)

800m run by nearly twoseconds, ﬁnishing with a time of 1:42.93, just eighttenths of a second behind Olympic champion David Rudisha of Kenya. After realizing what he just accomplished, Murphy said, “I felt a feeling

of accomplishment, joy, honor and overwhelming feelings of is this real. The moment was special, as everything I had worked for paid off and to be able to do it wearing the USA was an amazing feeling.” Scott Warren, Mur-

phy’s high school coach, followed every step his young athlete took during the race. He admitted he was nervous prior to the race and after the race sat back in his chair to catch his breath and take it all in. “It’s pretty amazing. I was really hoping. Everyone was wishing for gold, but that’s a huge task. I was just hoping he would get bronze,” said Warren. Relieved that it was ﬁnally over, he said, “I’m tired. I’m probably more tired than Clayton.” Even with a bronze medal hanging from his neck, Murphy’s Olympic experience goes well beyond the track, “I have had a blast in Rio enjoying not just racing but the Olympics. I have made friendships that will last forever.” With the 2016 Olympics behind him, Murphy is already making plans for the future. As a professional

he will begin a journey of racing across the globe. “I am super excited about the future,” he said. “And for sure have my eyes on 2020 Tokyo.” The race certainly brought a community together. However, it wasn’t just New Madison celebrating. The entire county, as well as the region, were cheering their Olympic athlete to the medal. The city of Greenville has already announced it will be changing the water in the fountain at the Trafﬁc Circle from blue to red to honor Murphy and his hometown of New Madison. Murphy said he has heard and felt the support. “ “The support has been great from Darke County. Phone is ringing off the hook with texts and pictures. It’s been amazing to be able to share my experiences with everyone at home,” said Murphy.

Local couple help realize former student’s dream GREENVILLE - A local couple recently traveled to Mitrovica, Kosovo to see a friend’s dream come true. Dr. Steve Gruber and his wife Christa of Greenville believe that this

dream “is a true mission outreach and will continue to be so.” After several years of work, planning, hoping and prayer, the Kosovo Leadership Academy – the

dream of Nadine Hennesey - was dedicated in July. Nadine, of Xenia, became known to the Grubers while she was a student at Cedarville College, where Steve Gruber has served as

160th Great Darke Co. Fair is underway RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The 160th running of the Great Darke County Fair is now underway. The annual ribbon cutting ceremony held on Aug. 19 signiﬁed the opening of the event. The fair expects to host between 180,000 and 190,000 visitors during the nine days and nine nights of fun and excitement. If the trend continues, the fairgrounds could see as many as 200,000 people come through the gate. From the annual Sunday concert, featuring Chicago, to the Jr. Fair livestock shows, there is something for everyone. For persons who don’t want to spend a lot of money at the fair, the

board has put together a great line-up of free entertainment. If music is what you are seeking, the Gazebo is a great place to ﬁnd talented local and regional artists. Also, there is now free admission to all horse races. Perhaps you want entertainment for your kids. Don’t miss the Grand Stage Illusionist John Steven Bloom or catch Sunshine Monkeyshine and Mary Lynn and her family of Capuchin Monkeys. Not only are they fun shows, but they can be very educational. The Kiddie Tractor Pull, which is always a lot of fun, will allow kids to test their pedal power on Aug. 26, 6 p.m., in the Swine Barn. Registration begins at 5 p.m. You can also support the youth by attending the Band Spectacular in

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front of the Grandstand on Monday evening. The Band Spectacular gives high school music lovers their ﬁrst look at the bands for this school year. The Wavaires will also make their debut in front of the Grandstand on Aug. 26, 2:30-3:15 p.m. for a free concert. As they have for over 30 years, Kissel Bros. rides will have people screaming with delight. From the Grandstand to Implement Row and from the South Show Arena to the Cow Palace, there is always something new to see or do. A single admission to the fair is $7 and children under 12 are free with an adult admission. Membership tickets are available for $20.

the assistant dean for the graduate school of education, director of the masters of education program and professor of education. Nadine was a physical education graduate with Cedarville’s Class of 1987. She and her new husband, Ed, moved to Michigan, where he was to pastor a church. They were married just 11 months when Nadine found her husband had suffered a heart attack in his ofﬁce at the age of 26. Four months pregnant, Nadine at ﬁrst was uncertain how to move forward with her life. She and her husband had been planning on working as missionaries in South America, so after much consideration and prayer she began to move forward with these plans. After working with the disadvantaged in Peru, Nadine decided she wanted to realize her dream of working with children and mothers like herself – those who had lost their husbands. The war in Kosovo, which lasted from February 1998 through June 1999, left many families fatherless. Nadine, sympathetic to wives and children who lost husbands and fathers, set her sights on the war-torn Muslim country. “She accurately predicted that this country was going to be in desperate need of strong, ethical leadership,” Steve Gruber said recently of Nadine’s wish to start a school with a focus on teaching moral and ethical leadership skills, along with regular curriculum.

Dr. Steve Gruber speaks during a recent dedicatory service for the Kosovo Leadership Academy.

Working with local city officials in the city of Mitrovica, Nadine helped establish a school for orphaned children. She called it the House of Laughter after reading Psalms 126:1-2, which says “We were like those who dream, then our mouth was filled with laughter.” The House of Laughter, which was moved from location to location while the new country was being established, gave opportunities for fun, learning and laughter to children who had lost family members during the recent war. “Her work caught the attention of the government,” Gruber said. “She earned the right to be heard because of her love, care and concern for the orphans and women of Kosovo.” So when Nadine’s “next vision” to build a permanent school came to the attention of city leaders, the mayor of Mitrovica “gave 60 acres” for the project, Gruber noted. Hoping it would take just one year from start to finish, Nadine set about preparing a written plan for the school’s mission

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and curriculum. But what she thought would take a few months, turned into several years, Gruber explains. “She’s dedicated the last seven years to see that dream come to a reality,” Gruber said of the dedication of the Kosovo Leadership Academy, which opens its doors to students with the beginning of this school year. In 2009, Gruber was asked to help write the business plan for the academy. Once the plan was approved, the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE), which helped realize Nadine’s dream, began raising money toward the school project. Things went very slowly – until the summer of 2015, when a prayer service was held, along with the announcement that $1 million was needed to construct the school. Right after the prayer service, Gruber explained, “Nadine got word of a $100,000 donation. God was moving. Three hundred thousand dollars was

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On Aug. 12 an officer was dispatched to Danny’s in reference to a subject selling drugs. The known suspect (not named in report) was found to have an active warrant out of Montgomery County. The suspect was transported and incarcerated at the Darke County Jail on no bond. On Aug. 10, while on routine patrol, an officer conducted a traffic stop on Fourth Street at Vine Street. The officer made contact with the female driver of the vehicle to inform her why she was stopped. In doing so, the officer noticed three passengers inside the vehicle. The officer had prior knowledge one of the rear seat passengers, Thomas Smith, had an active warrant. The officer opened the door and asked Smith to step out of the vehicle. The officer explained to Smith about his warrant and he admitted he knew about it. Smith was detained until the warrant could be verified out of Mississippi. After the warrant was confirmed, Smith was arrested and transported to the Darke County Jail. The warrant was for failure to appear, original charge is conspiracy to sell methamphetamine/transfer counterfeit methamphetamines. Smith was held without bond awaiting extradition from Mississippi.

On Aug. 13, an ofﬁcer at the Greenville Police Department was contacted by Kimberly Dotson, who was aware she was wanted on a bench warrant for failing to comply with serving 17 days in jail on the original charge of driving under suspension. She was placed under arrest and transported to the county jail where she was incarcerated to serve the 17 days. Overdose

On Aug. 12, an ofﬁcer was dispatched to the 300 block of Devor Street in reference to an overdose involving a 29-year-old female (not named in the report). The known suspect was subsequently transported to Wayne HealthCare for treatment. Drug paraphernalia was located and taken as property.

placed items inside her purse and left the store. Smith said she followed the female around the store but was unsure if she actually took the items or not. Smith followed the female outside after she went outside without paying for anything. Smith wrote down the suspect’s vehicle license plate, which is registered to Trenda Curtis. The officer called several numbers that were listed for Curtis in Spillman, but no answer. Curtis called the Dollar General store wanting to speak with the manager, stating she did not steal anything. The officer spoke with Curtis, who agreed to come back to the store to speak with the officer. While

waiting, the officer reviewed the surveillance video from inside the store. The video was poor quality. Curtis can be seen on camera selecting a laundry detergent package and turning away from the camera. Curtis is then seen walking down the aisle without the detergent. Curtis carried a large purse, big enough to fit the item inside without showing bulkiness. Curtis arrived back to the store and spoke with the officer. At that time, Smith said she only wished to trespass Curtis from the property due to not having evidence of a theft. Curtis was given a trespassing warning to not be on any Dollar General properties.

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Orthopedic Associates of SW Ohio sponsor 10th Tour de Donut ARCANUM – Orthopedic Associates of SW Ohio will be the presenting sponsor of the 10th annual Tour de Donut, on Saturday, Sept. 10 . Having grown into Ohio’s largest one day cycling event, the bicycle and donut eating challenge attracted 2,000 participants in 2015 from 30 states. The timed challenge features three different distance courses where riders can stop and eat donuts to reduce their ﬁnish time. Participants off all ages and experience levels are invited to take part in the different course options with courses venturing to Gordon, Lewisburg and Kennedy Winery in Southern Darke and Northern Preble counties. Kids 10 and under can participate in free donut events which will take place on George street thirty minutes prior to Tour de Donut start

times. Kid participants will receive a t-shirt, the same ﬁnishers medal as the Tour de Donut, and all the donuts and milk they wish to enjoy. Orthopedic Associates of SW Ohio provides comprehensive orthopedic care throughout southwest Ohio with locations serving Greenville, Sidney, Eaton, Troy, Englewood, Dayton, Centerville, Lebanon, Beavercreek, and West Chester. Dr. Safet Hatic, II, Chad Weber, and Brent Bamberger have teamed up with Dr Cara Perez to provide both fellowshiptrained orthopedic care and interventional pain management right here in Darke County. OASWO has proudly partnered with the Tour de Donut in previous years but is extremely excited to become this year’s presenting sponsor. To register for Tour De Donut TEN, visit www. thetourdedonut.com.

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DARKE COUNTY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Roof repair work will soon begin on several projects around the county. Commissioners on Monday, Aug. 15, approved a general construction contract and a notice to proceed agreement with ACI Construction & Restoration, located in Canal Winchester for roof replacement on the Darke County Home. Commission awarded the bid to ACI earlier this month. ACI was one of three rooďŹ ng restoration companies to submit a bid. Commissioners approved ACIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bid for $145,222, plus a $1.75 per sq. ft. bid to replace damaged decking. A completion date of Sept. 28 is expected. Commission on Aug. 15 also approved a notice to proceed with Garland/ DBS Inc. to begin two additional projects â&#x20AC;&#x201C; restoration work on the county courthouse bell tower and the Goodwill Roof project. No deďŹ nite date has been set for the courthouse work, said John Cook, county business administrator. The work will require a crane, which will be parked across the street from the courthouse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will work with city and state (ofďŹ cials) on the process,â&#x20AC;? Cook said, noting that two lanes of trafďŹ c will be maintained on Broadway while work is in progress. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Two lanes will be ďŹ&#x201A;owing,â&#x20AC;? he said. On Wednesday, Aug. 17, commissioners approved an agreement between the Darke County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce and Greenville City

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Whirpool expansion requires zoning change BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The shovels have barely had enough time to be cleaned off and put away, but they’re about to get dirty again. Whirlpool’s KitchenAid plant in Greenville is working with Greenville City Council to have legislation approved to clear the way for another expansion. Council, at its Aug. 16 meeting, held a public hearing in regards to a zoning change for property that abuts KitchenAid’s current warehouse at 1700 KitchenAid Way. In order for the expansion to take place, Whirlpool is asking for a portion of the property near Wagner Ave. to be rezoned from General Business to Limited Industrial Commercial. The zoning change would accommodate additional warehouse space. Following the public hearing, council moved to have legislation prepared to approve the change. Whirlpool is hoping to start the project by the end of August, which means a special meeting of council is required to consider the legislation. Council President John Burkett set the meeting for Aug. 18. Whirlpool is expected to release information regarding the expansion in

the near future. The council meeting was also the final time Mayor Mike Bowers would address council in a regular meeting. After finishing his report to council, Bowers choked back tears trying to find the words to cap his eight-plus years of serving the city. He looked toward council and simply said, “I don’t know what to say, but thank you.” Members of the administration and council returned that sentiment during the presentation of their reports. Safety Service Director Curt Garrison said, “He got choked up a little bit with the thank you, but I want to say thank you. He gave me the opportunity to come serve alongside all of you for the city of Greenville. It has been a great opportunity for myself and a great move for my family.” Roxanne Willman, city auditor, also thanked the mayor, “Mike, I would also like to thank you for all of your years of service. I’m sure you will be missed.” Council showed its appreciation by honoring Bowers with a Resolution of Appreciation. The resolution stated, “Mike Bowers, in the performance of his elected duties, has been ever devoted to the principles of good character and dedicated public service.”

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conjunction with the Republican National Convention. Members of the Ohio Senate and House were joined by state lawmakers from around the country to salute Senate President Faber and Speaker Rosenberger for their respective achievements in educating and electing generations of Republican leaders. “Senate President Faber is the longest serving member of our Legislative Leaders Advisory Board. He has been instrumental in our mission to support

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Community gives support GREENVILLE – Darke County is showing its support for PCS (Person Centered Services), which serves adults with Developmental Disabilities (formerly Wayne Industries). The proof of that support was evident with the inaugural Open Air Dance. The dance was held July 8 and featured entertainment, dancing, barbecue by their Chief Grill Master, snacks and much more. The turnout was amazing and they appreciate the support from the community. The money raised will help individuals at PCS have even more great opportunities. They are looking forward to their next dance; perhaps in the fall. Visit and like their Facebook page for updates or call 548-6025.

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WEST

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Reneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;e A. West, 52, of Muncie, Ind., passed away on August 9, 2016, after a battle with cancer. She was born in Greenville, the daughter of Ralph M. West., Jr., and Miriam (Davisson) West-Pearson. Reneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;e was preceded in death by her mother and her father. Reneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;e is survived by her brother, Bryan (Crystal) West of Weirton, WV, and her sister, Michelle (Virgil) Hawkins, of Wilmington, and numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Reneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;e worked at IU Health/Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Ind. She previously taught at Miami University in Oxford, where she had earned both her Bachelor Degree and her Master of Business Administration. Arrangements handled by Bell Mortuary & Crematory, Royster-Askin-Sandrock Chapel, Indianapolis, IN. Online condolences can be made at bellmortuary.com.

CIPRIANI

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Josephine T. Cipriani, 93, of

Greenville, and formerly of Monessen, PA, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2016. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family in the Grandview Cemetery Monessen, PA.

FULLROTH

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Arlene Kay Fullroth, 73, of Greenville, died Friday, August 12, 2016. A funeral service was held Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.

ALLISON

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Vernon Allison, 87, died Veteran August 10, 2016. A funeral service was held Saturday, August 20, 2016, at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles. Burial is in Brock Cemetery.

LONG

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Anne D. (Knapp) Long, 75, of Greenville, died Friday, August 12, 2016. A celebration of Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2016, at the First Congregation-

OBITUARIES Church, 115 MCELDOWNEY

al Christian West Fifth St., Greenville. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 5-6 p.m. at the church.

BROWER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jacob â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jakeâ&#x20AC;? Eugene Brower, 43, of New Paris, died Saturday, August 13, 2016. A Celebration of Life Service was held Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in Ithaca Cemetery. PEARCE

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; George C. Pearce, 91, of Veteran Greenville and formerly of Ithaca, died Saturday, August 13, 2016. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 18 at Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum. Burial is in Preble Memory Gardens, West Alexandria.

KNIESLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Michael A. Kniesley Sr., 55, of Painter Creek, died Saturday, August 13, 2016. A celebration of Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life was held Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at Stelvideo Christian Church, (Stelvideo) Greenville.

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; John A. McEldVeteran owney, 87, of Versailles, died Sunday, August 14, 2016. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, August 19, 2016, at St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles. Burial is in Miami Memorial Park in Covington.

COOK

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lowell Eu-

gene Cook, 80, of Bradford, died Saturday, August 6, 2016. The Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 27, at 5 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren.

GUMP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kimberly Kay Gump, 57, of Greeneville, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. A memorial service was held on Saturday, August 20 at Wayne

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SANDERS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Timothy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Timâ&#x20AC;? Kent Sanders, 60, of West Milton, died Wednesday, August 17, 2016. The viewing will be on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Hale-Sarver Family Funeral Home, 284 N. Miami St, West Milton from 2-5 p.m. with a service to follow at 5 p.m.

Knapp Ford awards DCSF scholarships GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dave Knapp Ford-Lincoln, awarded two scholarships to local high school graduates through the Darke County Scholarship Fund (formerly the Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund) July 13. The presentation was made by Dave Knapp Marketing Director Kristina Bradley-Knapp. This is the fourth year Dave Knapp Ford has helped DCSF support local athletes in their college goals. The 2016 scholarships went to Dane Wentworth, Ansonia High School, and Ashton Kester, Greenville High School.

Shown are Dane Wentworth, Kristina Bradley-Knapp, Ashton Kester, Greenville High School, and George Starks, DCSF CNO Sports.

In 15 games played, Wentworth had a .372 batting average with a .400 on base percentage. He had 16 hits and scored 13 runs with a home run and three doubles. He had a .511 slugging percentage and in the outďŹ eld his ďŹ elding percentage was .923. Wentworth will be attending Wilmington University, pursuing a degree in education. In 32 games played, Kester had a .457 batting average. In over 94 plate appearances, she had 43 hits with 40 runs scored. She collected 12 doubles,

three triples, two home runs and three stolen bases. At shortstop, she also had a ďŹ elding percentage of .868. In her senior year, Kester was named to ďŹ rst team, All Greater Western Ohio Conference. She will be attending Findlay University, pursuing a degree in veterinary science. The Darke County Scholarship Fund was formed in 2008 as the Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund. Since that time nearly $69,000 in scholarships have been awarded to deserving students pursuing their college goals.

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Running for Coach Noff

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GREENVILLE – Fort GreeneVille Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) participated in a recent Main Street Greenville First Friday. The chapter provided a display of what DAR is all about and offered information to local women on how to join. Also, there was a family friendly activity of local history trivia. At the end of the event, a winner was chosen and received a $10 Darke County Chamber of Commerce gift certiﬁcate. County resident Mary Saintignon was the trivia winner.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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GREENVILLE – The Fort GreeneVille Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) made a donation to the Garst Museum Annie’s Star Spangled Gala. The donation was a Patriotic Garden theme consisting of a Patriotic Boy and Girl Lawn Ornament, potted flower and patriotic bunting. Shown are members Helen Wright and Brenda Arnett.

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THE GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR 2016

Exhibitors spend Thursday putting ďŹ nishing touches on fair displays BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

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THE GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR 2016

Items still needed for Union City Wall of History UNION CITY – The Village of Union City, Ohio “Wall of History” committee was established in March of 2011. We have come a long way in our search for the early history of Union City and its surrounding areas. However, they still need a lot of blanks ﬁlled in and only citizens can help. They are asking citizens to write their memories of what they remember about the village and their families who lived there in earlier times; what they remember about businesses, churches, schools,

friends, teachers, etc. Additionally, they would welcome information about where they lived during those early years or where they were located and what they did for a living. Please share copies of photographs, records or anything pertaining to Union City’s earlier times up to present day. Do you remember the doctors who once practiced in the village and where they were located? The Wall of History would welcome donations of old phone books, old newspapers, old clippings

or anything about the village and its citizens. In their display at the Village Municipal Building they have early obituaries and some list citizens who were victims of previous wars. They also have records that reﬂect the history of the incorporation of the village; it tells of contracts with railroads, inter-urbans, electric and telephone companies, the building of streets, water, services and more. They also have

copies of the ﬁrst ordinance. The committee has run out of space at the Municipal Building and are currently looking for a larger space that would provide an area to support the addition of more books and other items pertaining to the past. Ideally, this would be a place where folks would have room to take a seat while they browse through the collection of materials. Check out their display

in the City Building, 419 East Elm St., Union City, Ohio. Looking it over can give you an idea of what they need. If you can help the

Coffee with the Commissioner GREENVILLE – This month is fair month. In keeping with that, Commissioner Stegall will be at the Great Darke County fair with most of the people from the county and surrounding areas. Commissioner Stegall will be at the fair on August 19, 22, and August 26 from 4-6 p.m.

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THE GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR 2016

New policies addressed at annual fair safety meeting

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BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE - Local law enforcement, fire, rescue, EMA and fair board members held their annual fair safety press conference at the fairgrounds Thursday morning. Greenville Township Rescue Chief Steve Wenning discussed several returning safety features, along with some new policies put in place to help keep the 160th annual Great Darke County Fair running as smoothly and safely as possible. Emphasis on vehicle and pedestrian traffic safety were at the forefront for the safety committee. Motorists are once again reminded of the previously implemented traffic pattern change at Birt Street and Sweitzer at Gate 1, which includes a pedestrian crosswalk. “We just want to remind everyone driving to the fair to take your time and have fun, but be careful and pay attention to your surroundings,” Wenning stated. “We want to see every arrive and get back home safely!”

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Wristbands for children and special needs persons will again be available for identiﬁcation in case someone gets lost. New for this year is an aerial drone policy, which permits the devices only with prior approval by the fair board. No one is permitted to ﬂy over the fairgrounds for any reason without prior approval from the board. Another major change this year is motorcycle parking, which will remain in the traditional area on the north side of Gate 2, but is now permitted to

extend south of the gate in the designated grass area. To celebrate its 160th year, the fair will be free until 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25 with several free events for everyone to come and enjoy. With some rain threats in the forecast, ultimately the weather reports indicate most of fair week will have mild, spring-like temperatures. The fair runs August 19-27. For complete schedules and updates all week long, visit the Great Darke County Fair website at darkecountyfair.com.

CBC T-Shirt Day at Darke County Fair GREENVILLE – The colorful tradition of Community Blood Center “Tshirt Day” returns to the Great Darke County Fair in Greenville on Aug. 24, 1-7 p.m. Multiple door prizes are up for grabs, including a CBC t-shirt quilt donated by Vickie Hetrick, at the CBC tent near Gate 2. To be eligible to enter the drawings visitors must be age 16 and older, and must be wearing a

CBC t-shirt. CBC Darke County Account Representative Dana Puterbaugh has again set the goal of at least 200 donors wearing CBC colors visiting the CBC tent for a photo on T-shirt Day. For more information contact Dana Puterbaugh at (937) 997-2199 or dputerbaugh@cbccts. org. Learn more at www. GivingBlood.org.

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Hannah Wiest will uncover the truth behind women’s fashions during the Civil War.

Travel in time during VAM’s Last Monday VERSAILLES – Layers of History will be the theme for the Versailles Area Museum’s Last Monday on Aug. 29. The program will begin at 1 p.m. at the museum. Their feature guest will be Hannah Wiest, Darke County Parks (DCP) Naturalist. Wiest will present her unique program Layers of History: Women’s Fashion During the War Between the States. Joining Wiest will be local author and retired teacher, Cynthia Vogel who will talk about some of the women who weren’t so “lady like” ﬁghting in the war. Wiest’s lecture presents a revealing history about ladies’ fashion and undergarments during the early 1860s. She will expose each layer and the purpose of the individual garments and explain how the fabric content, print, dress style, and cut all disclosed a woman’s class, age, and social standing. Wiest will be dressed in a complete ensemble and have many other garments to show as well as a Power Point. She is a member of The Ohio Valley Civil War Association which is made

up of the 35th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, the 19th US Regular Infantry, the 1st Ohio Battery C Light Artillery, Birge’s Western Sharpshooter (the best US Signal Corp unit in the country), and the Civil War Civilians. Wiest is a Darke county native, graduated from WSU in creative writing, and currently works as a naturalist educator at DCP. She has a passion for history and spends her free time researching, pattern drafting, and sewing historical clothing both for her living history hobby and for the Park District. She and her new husband, Robert, live in the Arcanum area. Vogel, a long time museum volunteer, has authored two books about Civil War women. She has spent many hours researching their unique story and contribution. From spying to ﬁghting women were up to the task. While Vogel’s ﬁrst book is currently out of print her second volume is available in the museum gift shop. The afternoon will conclude with refreshments and conversation.

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GREENVILLE – Greenville student athletes in conjunction with the Greenville Athletic Boosters, were scheduled to have their annual fundraising event traditionally known as “Back the Wave” on Aug. 10. Due to the weather, the event was cancelled for that night. They were however able to get a group photo of all the student athletes that showed up for this event. Thank you to Dick Brown for taking the photo! This great fundraising event will still be taking place. Over the next two weeks the student athletes will be going around to their designated area of town to collect donations. If you are missed during this community-wide event but would still like to contribute, mail your $3 donation to Greenville Athletic Boosters c/o “Back The Wave” 100 Green Wave Way Greenville, Ohio 45331. Provide a return address so a window decal and schedule

Greenville’s student athletes will be scouring the city looking for supporters of the athletic programs. (Dick Brown photo)

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VERSAILLES – Midmark Corporation recently announced it will partner with Wayne HealthCare Foundation, Rocketship Sports Management and the Winery at Versailles to host “4 Miles for Heart and Health” on Oct. 15. The inaugural event will raise awareness and funds for accessible heart disease tests and is open to the public. “4 Miles for Heart and Health” participants will walk, jog or run the four miles from Midmark’s Versailles oﬃces to the Winery at Versailles in honor of Midmark Teammate Bob Menke. With a healthy lifestyle and no family history of heart disease, Bob’s condition went undiagnosed, and he suddenly passed away in 2015 at the age of 38. Through this event, Bob’s family, Midmark and

its “Feel the H.E.A.T.” wellness team hope to increase community accessibility to coronary calcium scans, which are available at most hospitals. The test identiﬁes calciﬁcation and plaque build-up in coronary arteries, helping to identify potential heart disease complications. Mitch Eiting, global community relations manager at Midmark, believes the event will encourage community members to promote preventative heart care and discuss screenings with their doctor. “Supporting healthy

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GREENVILLE – The Greenville track and field team may have hosted their last track and field meet at the Harmon Field facility, home of the Green Wave due to the deterioration of the six-lane running track. “It’s really time to get this taken care of,” said longtime Greenville head varsity track and field coach Bill Plessinger. “This has reached a dire situation…no home meet situation which I would hate to do.” “Next year we may not be able to have home track meets,” added Plessinger. “Lane three is so bad…we cannot run in lane three for sure.” The deterioration of the

track has become a detriment and embarrassment to the proud Greenville Track and Field program. “I’m embarrassed (when opposing teams come in),” stated Plessinger. “We run great track meets here.” A track that should have a half-inch running surface over-top the blacktop base is down to one-eighth inch in thickness in many areas of the track where the surface has not yet peeled away leaving only a hard surface for the athletes to not only compete but to train daily. “Pieces of track are pealing out,” said Coach Plessinger. “We are down to bare blacktop. The injury risk is just too great to have somebody run in lane three. It has hit bad shape.” As the top running surface continues to crack and

peel-away, the deterioration process only escalates bringing concern not only will lane three be unusable, but adjoining lanes will also become unsafe. “The erosion on it; Greenville track and field coach Bill Plessinger holds the water has a piece of deteriorating track (Gaylen Blosser photo) gotten up underneath…the blacktop As the Wave track and is bare and now the whole field team continues to middle of lane three is peal- grow in numbers and sucing,” said Plessinger hold- cess each year, the facility ing up a piece of track that continues a steady downhad recently peeled away. ward spiral with an increase “Give this till next spring… in athlete injuries. we may not have anything “We suffered through there. It will take over lane injuries last year something four. We should be running fierce,” Plessiger said. “We on over half-inch thick.” have had an increase in

injuries running this track and it’s because the surface is so hard. You may as well just run on pavement.” “Injuries are bad,” continued Plessinger. “We had more shin splints this year than I’ve had and I do a lot of preventive measures to stay away from shin splints. We run a lot on the grass. We stay off the track but there are certain things you just have to train on the track…relay exchanges etcetera. Those kids had the worst shin splints of anybody.” Greenville is known for hosting well organized track and ﬁeld meets leading to athletes back on their team bus and headed for home in timely fashion. “We run great track meets here,” said Coach Plessinger. “Teams still

Wave cross country team recognized GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Green Wave recognized their junior high and high school cross country teams Thursday night in the Greenville City Park. “Tonight is about recognizing the kids running as a sport that doesn’t get a lot of recognition,” said Greenville head cross country coach Stephanie Lind. “It’s a chance for them to show their parents what they have accomplished so far this summer…see where they are at.” “They have put in a lot of good work,” continued

Wave 2016 Cross Country Captains L-R; Kelsi Ruble, Andrew Kocher, Brooke Perreira, Seth Unger and Grace Coakley (Jacob Subler not pictured) (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Lind. “They have gone to a cross country camp together and got to see how

big schools operate and get some nuggets to bring back as to how they do things and

their take on cross country and competitiveness.” Coach Lind introduced the 2016 high school team captains at the event for both the boys and girls teams. Sophomore Kelsi Ruble, junior Grace Coakley and senior Brooke Perreira were name captains of the Lady Wave team while Andrew Kocher, Seth Unger and Jacob Subler, all juniors were name captains of the boys cross country team. “We lost a lot of upper classmen this year,” said

Union City gets ﬁrst taste of victory of the young season BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

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UNION CITY, Ind. – The Union City varsity volleyball team got their first taste of victory in their Tri-Eastern Conference (TEC) opener Thursday night. Coming off a seasonopening loss Tuesday at Monroe Central, the Lady Indians looks for that first win as they hosted Northeastern Thursday night in UC’s home opener. After falling the first set 25-20, Union City won the next three (25-19, 25-21, 25-22) to take the match in front of the home crowd. “I am just extremely proud of these girls,” said Lady Indians Coach Nancy Whitted. “They have worked so hard all summer and have such good chemistry. They dropped the first match, but didn’t get down on themselves and fought back for the victory…our first taste of victory already this season!” “They are so close as a team and that will continue to be the key in how well they play together,” Coach Whitted added. “Maci Beam

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Lind of the 2016 squad. “I have a large junior class and just a few freshmen coming in but our junior high, our boys more than doubled this year.” The annual Treaty City Invitational in the city park is the big event of the year for the Wave cross country program. “Our Treaty City invitational this year we are expecting it to grow by eight schools right now. Each school brings six teams,” said Lind. “That’s a pretty good growth for this year.” “We are expecting 41 schools all bringing six teams,” added Lind. “We’ll have a lot of kids.” With the new 2016 season comes a new division for the Lady Wave runners. “This year the girls for the ﬁrst time will be going down to Division II,” Lind stated. “We are anxious to see much more similarly size schools instead of schools that have 80 kids on their team.” “This summer the kids have really been dedicated,” concluded Lind. “That is why I wanted to recognize them. I’m excited for the season.”

come here just because they know it’s a well-run meet.” “We still get people to come to dual and tri-meets, but when I clerk a meet and I’m talking to kids from Troy and Piqua and they say, ‘this thing is horrible’, it’s embarrassing,” continued Plessinger. “I think the kids are embarrassed.” Coach Plessinger is concerned for his athlete’s health but also believes the condition of the track puts his Wave athletes at a disadvantage not only in health but production. “I think it has hurt our performance,” Plessinger said. “Beginning of the year we do pretty well but by the end of the year our legs are just so beat up from training on this and running on this…we ran quite a few home meets on this last year…it’s time (for a new track).”

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(junior) is on ﬁre with her hits and serving. Our new girl, Jazmin Kelsey (junior) is also a very good hitter. Our freshman, Morgan Wymer is a little wet behind the ears, but she is going to be a force to be reckoned with. Our seniors, Katie Rismiller, Kelsey Zimmers and Peyton Dean are work horses…they know what the job is and they get it done. I couldn’t ask for more out of my seniors!” Next up for the (1-1) Lady Indians is the Union

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APL ready for fall after busy summer ARCANUM – The Arcanum Public Library has wrapped up another fabulous Summer Reading Program. The eight weeks were ﬁlled with fun activities and lots of learning for all. Over 325 patrons participated in the reading, and more joined them at their dropin programs. They also had a great turnout at their party to wrap up the

summer. The library thanks everyone who participated and hope you had a great time. They are already looking ahead to next summer. They would also like to thank the many parents and volunteers who helped throughout the program. Extra hands were a big help for so many events. A thank you is also sponsors and

Democrats will choose candidate DARKE COUNTY – The election to be held on Sept. 13 for the entire county is a Special Congressional Primary Election (Democratic Party only) in Ohio’s 8th Congressional District. Democratic candidate, Corey Foister, nominated for the 8th Congressional District in the March Primary, withdrew from the race. Steven Fought filed a petition to fill the vacancy, petition was certified

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donors. Many local businesses donated cash and prizes to help make the summer a great success. For a list of donors is on the library’s website. With the summer drawing to an end, they want to remind their patrons that the library will be closed during Fair Week –Aug. 22-27. They will open and be ready for the busy fall on Aug. 29. Come on in to see what they have planned. There will be movies, story time, after school clubs for grades one and up, classes and programs for

adults, and much more. To start the school year off with a bang, they will be hosting a “Reboot Your Brain” Jeopardy game on Sept. 1, 3 p.m. Kids can come over after school and enjoy a fun, fast-paced afternoon of Jeopardy-style games. The games will end at 5 p.m. Visit www.arcanumpubliclibrary.org frequently to get the latest information about this and other programs. You can also ﬁnd them on Facebook, or give them a call at 692-8484.

ARCANUM – All parents of an Arcanum kindergarten student for the school year 2016-2017 are invited to attend a Kindergarten Open House on August 23. Join them in the Kindergarten classrooms (rooms 112, 113, 114 and 115) from 6–7 p.m. You will have the opportunity to meet the teachers, ask

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;How Do I Look?â&#x20AC;?

This is my 24th health & wellness article published in The Early Bird. For about that same amount of time, I have wanted to write this particular article. This is my third attempt writing it this week because it is of such importance that I want to get it right. Here we goâ&#x20AC;Ś. During my teenage years, I thought a lot about my body shape â&#x20AC;&#x201C; did I look skinny like other girls? Did I wear the same size clothes as other girls? Could I ever be attractive as other girls? Did I weigh more than other girls? These were daily thoughts. I remember being weighed at the doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ofďŹ ce for a sports physical and being pretty happy with the weight (why that mattered, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know), only to have the doctor come in and say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t weigh that much. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get you on that scale again.â&#x20AC;? What I was left with was that I weighed too much â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even though that wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t what they meant. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until 25+ years later that I learned I am pretty muscular, and it kept my hereditary hip dysplasia from requiring surgery earlier in life. The scale became more and more important to me â&#x20AC;&#x201C; what did I weigh when I woke up for the day? Did I do enough the day prior to knock a pound off? What did I weigh at night? Did I cut enough calories to keep my weight down? Did my weight ďŹ t into the â&#x20AC;&#x153;ideal weight range for my height?â&#x20AC;? Oh, the brain time and energy I spent, day after day, thinking about this. I tried the cabbage soup diet, weight loss pills (call them diet supplements, if you want), starvation diets (never lasted

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Personal Trainer long because I love food), extreme amounts of exercise. If it was advertised as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;solutionâ&#x20AC;?, I probably tried it. All to reach a weight on the scale. The perfect number. Because I would be â&#x20AC;&#x153;happyâ&#x20AC;? with myself at that number. A number that came from some mysterious, arbitrary place. It all stemmed from some unknown pressure to â&#x20AC;&#x153;lookâ&#x20AC;? a certain way as a young lady. When I was pregnant with my oldest (she is now 16), I remember very clearly praying that she would never have weight troubles and that I could reframe my relationship in my head with myself that I would never contribute to this in her life. I had her when I was 32 years old. For at least 16 years, my weight was a signiďŹ cant part of my daily thought processes. That is a really long time. When she was 3 Â˝ years old, I watched her copy me one day, and it was like I got smacked in the face. It was up to me to be the example. At the time, we ate out a lot, didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exercise as a part of daily life (not even a walk daily), didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have much fresh produce in the refrigerator, had soda pop or juice every day. There is nothing wrong with any of those things when in mod-

eration. For us, it became the convenient norm. All those self-imposed pressures of â&#x20AC;&#x153;trying to measure upâ&#x20AC;?, comparing myself to others who have completely different genetic makeup, completely different schedules, work and family duties, was truly unproductive time. I have learned a lot in the 12 years since my oldest was a toddler. It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen overnight and I am still learning every day about how important it is to NOT measure your happiness based on scale weight or even by comparing yourself to how others look. What have I learned (so far): 1. As a parent, if I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say something nice about how I look, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say anything at all. This means saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;I look fat in thisâ&#x20AC;? is off limits. My kids do not need to learn from me to hate how they look. And when I stopped saying this about myself, I stopped thinking it about myself. 2. If I want my kids to eat healthier and exercise, I need to lead by example. It is done as a household. If we eat fast food all the time, they learn that is the way to eat. If we make food at home more often than not, that is what they learn to eat. If I grab an apple for a snack, they see that, too. If I exercise for 30 minutes most days, they see that is just part of how things are. 3. The pressures I felt as a young adult are probably nothing compared to what it is now with social media bombarding young people with pictures of â&#x20AC;&#x153;perfect bodiesâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buy this to get 6 pack absâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;lose 10 pounds in 10 days doing this!â&#x20AC;? Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teach

the kids that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t where healthy habits come from. 4. If I eat a piece of pie, the last thing I need to teach my kids is that I am bad and need to be punished by starving myself the next day or running an hour on the treadmill. Eating a piece of pie does make me a bad person. If I regret it, I get to pick myself up, make a different decision next time and eat better next meal. 5. If for any reason my kids were to gain a bit of weight, I will absolutely avoid telling them they need to lose a few pounds or that they need to â&#x20AC;&#x153;slim downâ&#x20AC;?. Hearing that sticks with them forever. Refer back to #2 above for how to handle choosing the right foods. And if you want a meal plan for your child, talk to a medical professional about it ďŹ rst. Maybe they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need one. And if they do, in the state of Ohio, prescribed meal plans need to come from someone licensed with the State Medical Board. 6. Most importantly, the value of a person is not how they look or even the number on the scale. Weight is just a number. It can be important if you have certain medical conditions, but talk with a doctor about that if you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure. Who you are and what you contribute to society is not your looks. If your time is being consumed by thoughts of whether the number on the scale is where you want it to be, there is so much more to be done with that energy. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teach the future generations a better way â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a healthier way to love themselves â&#x20AC;&#x201C; where making healthy food choices is just the way we do things

Tips to get kids more excited about eating right Childhood obesity is reaching record heights across the globe. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 41 million children were obese or overweight as of 2014. Obesity is an all-too-familiar problem for parents, many of whom are aware of the long-term threat that childhood obesity poses to their sons and daughters. According to Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Move!, an initiative launched by First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dedicated to solving the problem of childhood obesity, obese kids are more likely to become obese as adults than youngsters who maintain healthy weights throughout their childhoods. In addition, obese children may be at greater risk for cardiovascular diseases such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Combatting obesity can start in the kitchen, where parents can set a positive example by making sure the whole family eats healthy. Parents know that encouraging youngsters to forgo fatty foods in favor of healthier fare is not always so easy.

But the following tips can help get kids excited about eating healthy, which can help them maintain healthy weights and lower their risk of various ailments. Âˇ Invite kids into the kitchen. Kids might be more excited about healthy foods when they play a role in preparing the meals they eat. People who cook often cite the pride they feel when they cook meals that they and their families or guests enjoy. Kids feel the same sense of pride and accomplishment when preparing meals, and that pride may increase the likelihood that they will eat the entire meal, including vegetables and other healthy foods, without complaint. Âˇ Reinvent foods kids donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like. Rare is the child who embraces vegetables. But parents can experiment with vegetables in ways that might make them more attractive to youngsters. For example, rather than serving carrots without sauce or seasoning, serve them with a bowl of hummus that kids can dip their carrots into to add some ďŹ&#x201A;avor. Available in various ďŹ&#x201A;avors, hummus

is a healthy dip thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high in protein and various vitamins and minerals. Hummus can be high in fat, but that should not discourage parents too much, as much of the fat found in hummus is unsaturated fat that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t negatively affect kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hearts. If hummus does not do the trick, parents can look for other healthy dips, such as those with a Greek yogurt base, that can add ďŹ&#x201A;avor to veggies without compromising their nutritional value. Âˇ Solicit kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; input regarding the menu. Much like kids might be more excited about eating meals they prepare, they may also be more likely to embrace healthy diets when their parents solicit their input regarding the weekly meal menu. If kids ask for unhealthy fare like hamburgers or macaroni and cheese, compromise by preparing healthier alternatives, such turkey burgers or whole grain pasta with parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. Explain your reasons for preparing healthier alternatives. In addition, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to veer off course

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around here, where being active is a household thing because that is just the way we do things around here, where the voice in your head tells you all the wonderful things that you are all day long, where we strive to be our best self rather than trying to look/ be like someone else. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s change the con-

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OWN THE HOME MEANT FOR YOU! 306 MEEKER AVE-GREENVILLE If you love the park check out this 3 BR 2 Bath home with over 1900 sq Ft Large landscaped lot with mature trees. Home has tones of storage and natural lighting throughout. 205 ASH ST-GREENVILLE Cute 2 bedroom, 1 bath home on nice corner lot. This home has plenty of storage space, newer windows and furnace. Call today to schedule your showing. 208 OLIVE ST-GREENVILLE 4 BR, large eat-in kitchen. Updates: windows, doors, water heater, kitchen and bathroom flooring. Large covered porches. Must see for the money! 715 EUCLID AVE-GREENVILLE Nice 3 BR 2 story home with wrap around porch, Bedroom and Bath on first floor. Newer 3.5 car garage. Priced to sell! 6489 REQUARTH RD-GREENVILLE 2.29 acres just a short distance East of Greenville. Please Call for more Fine features on this property. 6478 RIVERS EDGE-GREENVILLE If you love to entertain this is the property that you will want to own! Home with amazing view of Greenville Creek from multi- level composite tiered decks with solar lighting. 301 ORCHARD DR-GREENVILLE 3BR 2 Bath Brick ranch with split floor plan and 2 car garage on Corner lot, fenced yard and utility bldg. Must see to appreciate the updates that this home offers.

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WAREHOUSE POSITION Local company accepting resumes for a full time warehouse position. Duties will include some driving. Applicant must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening. Please send resumes to PO Box 67, Greenville, OH 45331, ATTN: Warehouse Position

Maintenance Technicians Needed Seeks a highly motivated and detail oriented individual for the position of Maintenance Technician. The right candidate will have successfully completed an apprenticeship program or have a state Journeyman’s card. Candidates with at least 5 years related industrial maintenance experience may be considered. Interested candidates and to view the full posting go online to: www.whirlpoolcareers.com and search for A1EFQ.

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Darke County’s premier property maintenance company is seeking quality individual’s for a “Full Time” position in their commercial mowing and landscaping department. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, be 18 years of age, and the willingness to work in an outdoor environment. All applicants are subject to drug-screening. Pay is based on the experience and quality of work performed. Benefit package will be discussed in the interview with selected applicants. Fill out an application or drop off a resume at 1224 Ft. Jefferson Rd., Greenville, OH (121 South behind fairgrounds) M-F 8-4:30pm 937-548-2200 or email info@florylandscaping.com

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Robert L. Lee v. Leslie D. Lee Darke County Court of Common Please Domestic Relations Division Case No. 16-DIV-00418

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CITY OF GREENVILLE

On August 18, 2016, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: • Ordinance #16-88 apply a zoning usage to a 9.402 acre tract related to the Whirlpool Warehouse Expansion. This ordinance has an emergency clause. This legislation can be read and examined in its entirety at the office of the City Auditor, Room 200, Municipal Building, Greenville, Ohio, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. on Friday. Vicki Harris, Clerk, Greenville City Council Approved: Eric Brand, Law Director 2T 8/21, 8/28

DELINQUENT LAND TAX NOTICE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

In compliance with the provisions of Section 5721.03 Revised Code of Ohio, notice is hereby given that the lands and lots returned as delinquent by the Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio at the 2015 August Tax Settlements for Real Estate and Manufactured Homes, will be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Darke County, unless the taxes, assessments, penalties and interest are paid in full. Any taxpayer that has not paid is regarded as delinquent under the law and is subject to publication. An interest charge will accrue on any accounts remaining unpaid on the last day of November 2015, unless at such time a written installment to pay taxes is reached with the Darke County Treasurer. Installment payments may be made in accordance with a written Delinquent Contract with the Darke County Treasurer. However, installment payments WILL NOT prevent the publication of the balance of unpaid taxes, assessments, penalties and interest. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Darke County Treasurer or Darke County Auditor, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Carol Ginn Darke County Auditor LEGAL NOTICE

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To: Leslie D. Lee, Address Unknown, but whose last known address was 301 Oxford Drive, Greenville, OH 45331: Leslie D. Lee, whose address is unknown and cannot be ascertained with reasonable diligence, is hereby notified that on the 28th day of July, 2016, Robert L. Lee, filed in the Darke County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division, 504 South Broadway, Greenville, OH 45331, a Complaint for Divorce against Defendant Leslie D. Lee. Said case is entitled Robert L. Lee v. Leslie D. Lee, and is identified on the docket of said Court as Case No. 16-DIV-00418. The Complaint alleges that Plaintiff is entitled to a divorce from Defendant on the grounds of incompatibility and living separate and apart from each other for more than one year, among others, and requests that Plaintiff be awarded an absolute decree of divorce from Defendant Leslie D. Lee. Defendant Leslie D. Lee shall take notice that she is required to answer said Complaint on or before the expiration of twenty-eight days from the date of the last publication of this notice. James S. Detling, Esq. Detling, Harlan & Fliehman, Ltd. 421 Public Square Greenville, OH 45331 (937) 316-4800 Attorney for Plaintiff Robert L. Lee 8/7/16 - 9/11/16 6T

CITY OF GREENVILLE

On August 16, 2016, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: • Ordinance #16-84 Supplemental Appropriations • Resolution #16-85 certifying to the Darke Co. auditor certain amounts to be entered upon tax duplicates as liens representing expenses incurred by the City of Greenville, OH for its services rendered in cutting and destroying noxious weeds. This resolution has an emergency clause. • Resolution #16-86 approve participation of the City of Greenville Police Department in the presentation of the community safety net/rural safety educational resources to Greenville City schools in conjunction with the sponsor, Greenville Moose Lodge 329. This resolution has an emergency clause. • Resolution #16-87 Appreciation in recognition of the many years of public service performed by Michael C. Bowers This legislation can be read and examined in its entirety at the office of the City Auditor, Room 200, Municipal Building, Greenville, Ohio, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. on Friday. Vicki Harris, Clerk Greenville City Council Approved: Eric Brand, Law Director 8/21, 8/28 2T

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

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

Bank of America VS. No. 16CV00196 Jennifer Tryon, et al.

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

JPMorgan VS. No. 13CV00013 Shawn Wogoman, et al.

JPMorgan VS. No. 16CV00045 Mendy Helton, et al.

First Merit Bank VS. No. 16CV00093 David Kirkwood, et al.

Ditech Financial VS. No. 16CV00137 Gerald Bromagem III, et al. Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, September 9, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Jackson in Darke County to-wit:

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

Street Address: 145 Winchester Ave. Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221234010210200

Street Address: 13502 Hillgrove Fort Recovery Rd. Fort Recovery, Ohio Parcel Number: J37011417000030200

Street Address: 8172 State Route 722 Arcanum, Ohio Parcel Number: K39030825000030101

Street Address: 682 Beamsville Union City Rd. Union City, Ohio Parcel Number: H32011328000030700

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $50,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 8/21, 8/28, 9/4 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $71,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 8/21, 8/28, 9/4 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $30,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 8/21, 8/28, 9/4 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $167,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 8/21, 8/28, 9/4 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $10,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 8/21, 8/28, 9/4 3T

liens or taxes. Real estate tax information can be found at the following web site: darkepropertymax.governmax.com real estate appraisal database. All sales are held in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building, 520 South Broadway, Greenville.

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

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

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

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, September 9, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the City of Greenville in Darke County to-wit: Street Address: 311 Central Ave. Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221235030912600 The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $25,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 8/21, 8/28, 9/4 3T General Information The Sheriff is issued Orders of Sales from the Clerk of Courts Office. Sales are advertised in The Early Bird once every week for three consecutive weeks. The Sheriff’s Office does not mail or give away a list of properties or information about purchasing foreclosed

property. The properties are not available for tour or inspection as the Sheriff’s Office does not have keys to any properties. Prior to the sale, most properties are appraised from the outside only. The property is sold “as is”, caveat emptor (let the buyer beware). The Sheriff’s office does not have information on

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6828 SEILER RD. – GREENVILLE, OH 45331

THURSDAY–SEPT. 8TH @ 6:00 PM

This one story ranch style house offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen, utility room, living room, family room, and 2 car attached garage with shop, carport, and utility shed. Located on large lot in the White Springs subdivision. Does need some updating but could be a great investment property or a good equity builder for the home owner. Property has been appraised for the estate at $40,000 and will sell for no less than 80% of the appraised value, or $32,000. Terms: $3,000 will be required down day of auction and balance due within 35 days. Please visit www. midwest-auctioneers.com for more info and pictures. This property is being offered with no buyer’s premium.

THE ESTATE OF SCOTT W. MULLINS

– THOMAS DEETER & JOHN DEETER, ADMINS. Dan Schipfer, Atty – Darke Co. Probate Case # PE20151251

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2016

9:30 A.M.

LOCATION: Shelby County Fairgrounds, 700 Fair Rd., Sidney, Ohio DIRECTIONS: Exit 90 off I-75 in Sidney, go east toward 1 mile

2004 CADILLAC-ANTIQUESVERY NICE FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS-FISHING POLES, LURES & TACKLE BOXES-TOOLS-WATCHES

OWNER: DOLORES FRANKENBERG TERMS: Cash or Check with Proper I.D. Not Responsible for Accidents. Any Statements Made Day of Sale Supercede Statements Hereon.

AUCTIONEERS Mike Havenar – Rick Bair – Tony Bayman Apprentice Auctioneer: Ryan Havenar (937) 606-4743 “Have Gavel – Will Travel” www.auctionzip.com (Auctioneer #4544 & 6480)

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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 21, 2016 6:00 PM 110 AVENUE B GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331 (NEAR THE GREENVILLE PARK)

This Ranch Style Home Features (3) Bedrooms, Family Room, (1) Bathroom, Eat-In-Kitchen w/Dishwasher, Laundry Area, Extra Bonus Workshop Area w/Gas Heater, (1) Car Attached Garage w/Door Opener, Attached (2) Vehicle Covered Carport, Covered Rear Patio, Forced Air Gas Furnace w/Central Air Cond., Crawl Space, Mature Landscaping, Newer Roof and more. Attend Open Houses & Check Out This Home.

OPEN TODAY SUNDAY AUG. 14TH FROM 1 TO 3 PM

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AUCTIONEERS: Mike Havenar-Rick Bair-Tony Bayman

5066 St. Rt. 121 – Greenville Great starter home, located minutes from downtown Greenville, hospital, grocery, restaurants, and Darke County Fairgrounds. Easy access to State Route 127. Home rests on a lot that has a woods behind property which allows for a rural country environment minutes from all your necessities. Full finished basement. Original owner that is selling, built in 1972. Chris Hayes 937-417-0473 5110 St. Rt. 121 – Greenville Located just south of Greenville is this 3 bedroom country home on 1.4 acres offering a large 2 tier deck for entertaining, gorgeous landscaping including a decorative pond, and an oversized 2 car detached garage! Don’t miss this one! Amy Shilt 937423-4420

Attend Open Houses - Inspect This Property Make Financial Arrangements Be Prepared to Buy on Auction Day Open Houses: SUN., AUG. 28, 1:00 – 2:30 PM WED., AUG. 31, 6:00 – 7:00 PM And by appointment… Call: Kirby Lyons (937) 316-8400 Everett Hocker (937) 417-0748

Terms: $3,000.00 down on day of auction. Complete Balance Due Within 30 Days of Auction. Taxes will be figured short term pro-ration to closing. Possession at closing.

IRIS BOLEN - OWNER

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

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JUST EAST OF GREENVILLE this 3 bedroom home at 5882 Culbertson Road has lots of kitchen cabinets; newer furnace; 50x30 barn with metal roof and metal siding; 50x12 carport. $109,000. Owner says make offer! COZY 2 bedroom home at 138 Sherman has lots of updates! 2 car detached garage; partially fenced yard! Upper 60’s. IN ENGLEWOOD this investment property at 4324 and 4326 Sarah Drive has 2 bedrooms, 1½ baths, 1½ car garage each side! $139,000. IN PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT in north end of Greenville a 2 bedroom ranch home now available! Vaulted ceiling and corner fireplace in living room; walk-in closet in master bedroom. ALL appliances included! $103,000. IN SOUTH END OF GREENVILLE this 2-story home at 617 Fair STreet has 1 car detached garage! Mid 40’s. APPROVED BUILDING LOT at corner of Bur Oak and Aspen! Improved with well; grass; trees and sidewalks! Mid 20’s. IN UNION CITY this DUO at 543 and 545 N. Walnut can be purchased separately or together! 3 bedroom ranch home for $41,000 and one fore $36,000 or both for $77,500! Excellent return on your investment! JUST WEST OF GREENVILLE this 3 bedroom, 1½ bath brick ranch is situated on 2 lots! Fireplace in family room; 2½ car attached garage! Located at 2924 St. Rt. 502! $149,900. IN ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOOD this 2-story home at 408 E. Water has charm and character! 3 bedrooms, 1½ baths; eat-in kitchen; 2 car detached garage! Low 70’s. JUST WEST OF ANSONIA on St. Rt. 47 this 7+ acres has several barns and city water available! Mid 50’s. SECLUDED SETTING back a LONG lane this 3 bedroom, 3 bath brick ranch at 8832 St. Rt. 185 has over 2700 sq. ft. of living area! Free-standing wood stove in family room; decorative concrete patio with fire pit; hickory cabinets in kitchen; 900 sq. ft. attached garage! 7+ acres M/L! Now offered at $337,000. IN VERSAILLES at 306 Wayne Street is a 1 bedroom home with maintenance free exterior! 1 car detached garage; mature trees; CORNER lot! Mid 70’s.

BLUE SPRUCE REALTY 547-9770

Jim Shuttleworth Evelyn Shuttleworth Joe Shuttleworth Greg Shuttleworth Richard Edwards

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28, 2016 6:00 PM 117 W. HARMON DRIVE GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331

This Frame Ranch Style Home Features (3) Bedrooms, Living Room, Eat-In-Kitchen w/Oak Cabinets, (1) Bath, Lg. Laundry/Utility Room w/ Oak Cabinets, Carrier Forced Air Gas Furnace w/Central Air Cond., Newer Roof, Vinyl Siding, Paved Driveway, Covered Rear Porch, 24 Ft. x 30 Ft. Detached (2) Car Concrete Block Garage w/Opener, 8’x15’ Detached Building for Sewing or Crafts. Attend Open Houses & Check Out This Home!

Attend Open Houses - Inspect This Property - Make Financial Arrangements Be Prepared to Buy on Auction Day Open Houses: SUN., AUG. 28, 1:00 – 2:30 PM WED., AUG. 31, 6:00 – 7:00 PM And by appointment… Call: Kirby Lyons (937) 316-8400 Everett Hocker (937) 417-0748

Terms: $3,000.00 down on day of auction. Complete Balance Due Within 30 Days of Auction. Taxes will be figured short term pro-ration to closing. Possession at closing.

HELEN ODA - OWNER

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

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MISC. FOR SALE Professional SOUND SYSTEM Rental, Sales & Installation. Free quotes to your business, church or home for sound system updates & improvements. JBL, EAW, QSC, PEAVEY, CROWN. Bach to Rock Music 547-1970, email: bachtorock@earthlink.net. Also Renting sound systems for Weddings, Graduations, Business Meetings, or any other engagements!

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS REAL ESTATE 327 S BROADWAY – GREENVILLE, OH 45331

WED. – AUGUST 31ST @ 6:00 PM

Selling on location – This 3 story Downtown Building includes first level store business area along with rear access. The second and third story space offers 2 unique residential apartments with separate front entrance off Broadway. The building is zoned Downtown Enterprise. Please disregard any and all previous asking prices. Attend and bid YOUR price day of auction. Terms: A 10% Buyer’s Premium shall be applied to the final bid to establish the contract sale price. $3,000 down day of auction and balance due within 35 days.

DENNIS & VICTORIA CHUI, OWNERS

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

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Huge Baby Item Sale! Clothing (like new, some never worn) size NB-3T. Blankets, nursing supplies, bottles, toys, swings, packn-play, walkers. Reasonable pricing; some items free. 937-9471495 Acorn Stairlifts. The AFFORDABLE solution to your stairs! **Limited time -$250 Off Your Stairlift Purchase!** Buy Direct & SAVE. Please call 1-800-4107127 for FREE DVD and brochure 12,000 btu window a/c, works exc $150. 5000 btu window a/c, works exc $60. 937-459-2436 2 rolls Typar house wrap 9’x110’, paid $110 ea, $75 ea OBO. 937-459-2436 Craftsman lawn mower, Briggs & Stratton selfpropelled, like new. Floor model air conditioner, 12,000 btu. 937447-2617 Club Car electric golf cart, 24v, w/windshield, headlights, taillights & charger, runs exc, $2250. 937-459-2436 US blind-stitch sewing machine $2500. EuroPro steam press $139. 692-5731 Ditch Witch walk-behind, 1820 Honda motor, 3’6” depth, works exc $1950 OBO. 937459-2436

MOTORCYCLES 1985 Honda Shadow 700cc, 20,000 miles, with new tires, includes helmet, $1200. 937-5648300

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5302 Hogpath Rd; Aug 26-27 Only; 10-4; Cancelled if raining; You Do NOT Want To Miss! Excellent clothing (tags still on) from adults to children. Lots of books - Amish to Danielle Steele. For children: toys, books, coloring books, baby items, storage bins, walkers. Small stands, large entertainment center, decorative items, Christmas & Halloween items, much more!

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2016 9:00 AM

5378 SEBRING-WARNER RD., GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331 DOORS OPEN AT 8:00A.M.

Directions: Approx. 30 miles NORTH of Dayton, Ohio. From the intersection of S.R. 49 and U.S. 127 Bypass, take U.S. 127 NORTH approx. ¼ mile to SebringWarner Rd. and turn RIGHT or EAST to auction site, just 2 buildings EAST of the “Early Bird”. (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS ON SALE DAY) AUTOMOBILE 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Lariat 4x4, 4 Door, 4.0 Liter 6 Cyl., Auto, A/C, P. Seat, Locks, AM/FM, Alum. Wheels, 164,001 Miles, Runs Good (Black). LAWN TRACTOR M.T.D. 16 ½ H.P., 7-Speed, 42” Cut, Lawn Tractor (Runs Good). ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES (2) Early Glass “Lance” Cracker Jars (1) w/Wire Base; sev. Oil Lamps; #6 Griswold Skillet; #10 Iron Skillet; #5 Crock; sm. Cast Iron Clock; lots of Early Wood Rolling Pins; Gilbert Erector Set in Metal Case; (2) Glass/Wood Wash Boards (Natl. & Victory); Flat Top Trunk; Military Foot Locker; Army Helmet & Blankets; Early School Desk w/Pedestal Chair; Wood Toboggan Sled; Wood Beverage Box; Quality Beverage Dayton, Ohio; (2) Draw Knives; Sharpening Stihl; M.V.M.P. Greenville 5 Gal. Milk Can; Wood 5 Qt. H. Crank Ice Cream Freezer; (2) Wood Barrel Spouts; Rogers Silverware (in wood case); (3) Early Long Ranger Pin Ball Type Hand Games; sev. Arrowheads; Granite Ware items; Longaberger Sleigh Basket; sm. Brass Hanging Scales; Early Scales; Early Democratic Party Scarf; L.B.J. Political Button; sm. Sadd Iron; sev. Indian Blankets; numerous Beer Steins; Yellow Depression Deep Mixing Bowls; sev. Floral Plates; numerous Precious Moment Figurines; sev. Early & Collector Dolls; Early Tinker Toys; Pixie Blocks; Atari-4 Game Console; Ruby Red Pitcher & Glasses; Wolf Figurines Collection; Lighthouse Collection; Early H. Beach Stand Mixer; X-Box 360 Games; sev. Slot Cars & Accessories; Star Wars R2-D2 & S. Wars Helmet; Lace Table Cloths; sev. Repo-Metal Signs Coca-Cola, Sinclair Oil, Gas & Beer, Chevrolet & others; Crossman Pumpster 760 BB Rifle; Viewmaster w/Reels; Deckers Lard Can 8 Lb.; sev. Oil Lamp Cast Wall Brackets; Tonka Dump Truck; NASCAR Coke Bottles; Fair Canes; Hudepohl Beer Light (Plastic); Mickey Mouse Gum Ball Machine; Wood Toys; Cigar Boxes; 1909-1953 Legends of Baseball Picture; sev. Charles Chip Tins; Approx. 20 Piano Rolls; Early Flip Binoculars; Early Cardboard Troyer Potato Chip Can; Camel Cigar Dart Board; Lance Snacks NASCAR items, Mugs, Clock, Etc.; Camel & Camel Joe Collectible items including: Ash Trays, Lighters & more; (2) Early McCoy Pitchers; Zippo Lighters; Parker Pen; sev. Men’s Sterling Rings; Turquoise Rings, Belt Buckles, Necklace; numerous Watches; Bone Handle Knives; Pocket Knives including: Uncle Henry, Old Timer, Wild Boar & others; 30+ Comic Books including: 10 Cent Roy Rogers No. 166, Archie’s Girls Betty & Veronica 12 Cent, 15 Cent, 30 Cent & 35 Cent; The New MMMMillie the Model 12 Cent, Turok Son of Stone 30 Cent and many more! FURNITURE & APPLIANCES Beautiful Oak Dbl. Pedestal Dining Table w/(8) Chairs, Leaf & Table Pads (very nice); 6 Ft. Oak 2-Pc. Lighted China Cabinet, Etched Glass Doors; Sm. Oak Buffet Server; 7 Ft. Pine & Glass Lighted Display Cabinet; Lane Cedar Chest; Dbl. Bed & Frame; Wicker Basket Stand w/(5) Baskets; Lg. 3 Pc. Oak Entertainment Center; Lg. Mans Rocker/Recliner (Brown); 4-Section Glass Front Book Shelf Cabinet; Lg. Man’s Microfiber Recliner (Tan); Wood Buffet; Early Wicker Rocker; Early Wood Trunk; sev. Wood Book Shelves; sev. Wood/Glass Display Cabinets; Computer Desk & Chair; (2) Blk. Hi-Back Office Chairs; Tan Recliner; Sm. Dbl. Drop Kitchen Table; Patio Table & Umbrella (6) Chairs; Oak Glass Top Lamp Stand; Wood High Chair; Wood Folding Table; Redwood Love Seat; Sm. Corner Cupboard; Octagon Table w/Leaf & (4) Roller Chairs; Kenmore Refrigerator/Freezer (White); Sm. Kenmore Chest Freezer; Tappen 30” Elec. Stove; Amana Washer & Dryer (White); G.E. Window A/C; Frigidaire Portable Dishwasher; Element 40” Flat Screen TV; Kenmore Sweeper; Bissell Floor Scrubber. TOOLS & SHOP EQUIPMENT 5 H.P. Gas Generator 2250 Watt; Poulan Pro Gas Hedge Trimmers; B&D Chop Saw; 12 Gal. 5 H.P. Shop Vacuum; 6/12 Battery Charger; Elec. Biscuit Assembler; B&D Battery Drill; Skil Router; Alum. Ext. Ladder; R. Tire Wheel Barrow; misc. Hand & Power Tools; Long Handle Tools, Shovels, Rakes, Etc.; new 65W Night Light; Stanley Jumper Box; Ext. Cords; Craftsman 16 Gal. Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum; Saw Horses; Port. Air Tank; Car Ramps; Hand Saws; Pipe Clamps; Werner 6’ Alum. Step Ladder; Saw Blades; Bolts; Nuts; Nails; Screws; Lathe Tools; Tool Boxes; Belt & Vibrating Sanders; Sm. Drill Press; Craftsman 18” Scroll Saw; Craftsman Radial Arm Saw; Craftsman Table Saw; (2) Gas Weed Eaters; Come-A-Long; sev. Organizer Units; sev. Elec. Motors; Dewalt Elec. Planer; Scroll Saw; Craftsman 4 1/8” Jointer/Planer; Building Jack; Lg. Craftsman Shop Vacuum (50 Gal.); Files; Mallets; Sand Paper; Sm. Vise; Block Plane; Craftsman Wood Lathe; Air Compressor. HOUSEHOLD & MISC. (2) Tippmann Air Canister Paint Ball Rifles; Slingerland Snare Drum w/Case; Sony Stereo & Speakers; (2) Motorcross Helmets & others; Strausburg Wall Clock; 4-Person Tent; 3’x5’ Utility Tent Shower Room; Camp Cot & Air Mattress; Party Balloon Inflator; Lg. Fish Aquarium; 2 Person Dome Tent; Gun Racks; Folding Picnic Table; Stereo System w/C.D. Changer; (2) Crochet Sets; Concrete Bird Bath; Cast Iron 2 Burner Stove; (2) Metal Shelves; various Bicycles; Wood Picnic Table; H.P. Printer & Copiers; Sm. Elec. Kitchen Appliances; Flat Ware; Kit. Utensils; Lamps; C.D. VCR Players; Baking Dishes; Corelle Dishes; numerous Camera’s, Record Albums, 8mm Projector; Fisher Price Toys, Games, Die Cast Cars; Pogo Stick; Ertl & Tonka Metal Toys; Movies; C.D.’s; Cassettes; Luggage; Bedding; Blankets; Stemware; Radio’s; Board Games; Pictures; Sewing & Craft items; Bird Feeders; Fuel Cans; Garden Hose; Horseshoes; Coleman Camping Stove; numerous Traps of all kinds & much more!

JIM & ROBYN HARRISON; RAY DENLINGER; CLIFF MCCOY & OTHERS

• 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 Available on Site! • Open Friday, August 26th from 9:00AM to 5:00PM for Inspection. REMEMBER: +++Never, Ever a Buyer’s (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions…What You Bid Is What You Pay! We work for our sellers, we appreciate our buyers, and we love our profession! Kirby & Staff

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Building Blocks Parenting Class GREENVILLE – OSU Extension, Darke County, has scheduled a “Building Blocks II” parenting series. The classes will be held Sept. 22 and 29, at the OSU Extension Learning Center, 603 Wagner Ave., Greenville. The class times are from 6-8 p.m. There is no fee for

this class. This is an adult only series. The “Building Blocks II” parenting classes are for parents who wish to develop better parenting skill or parenting techniques for children ages 7-13 years. This will be two classes focusing on parent education, and parent and

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child interaction. To register or for further information, call OSU Extension at 5485215 or email Diane Barga at barga.8@osu.edu. Registration needs to be completed by Sept. 16.

Farm Science Review tickets on sale LONDON – The Farm Science Review is Sept. 2022 this year and will offer farmers and other visitors to the annual farm show the opportunity to learn the latest agricultural innovations from experts from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University. Advance sale tickets for

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the 2016 Farm Science Review can be purchased at your Ohio State University Extension, Darke County Ofﬁce at 603 Wagner Avenue, Greenville. All advance sale tickets are $7 each; ages 5 and under are free. Gate tickets will be $10. They also have information at our ofﬁce for the special needs vehicles. For more detailed information, visit the Darke County OSU Extension web site at www.darke. osu.edu, the OSU Extension Darke County Facebook page or contact Sam Custer, at 548-5215.

Tom Franklin will give an interpretation of David Conner, pioneer fur trader and Indian agent, and he will also have a cross cut saw demonstration. The historical encampment will feature long hunters, trappers, and blanket traders all dressed in period correct clothing and accoutrements. Those participating in the encampment will take part in a historical skill competition on Saturday at 1pm and a tomahawk and knife throwing competition on Sunday at 2 p.m. The encampment will also feature a muzzleloader display in the lean-to including ﬁrearms from the 1790s through the early 19th century. Come talk with the historical interpreters and enjoy all the other fun, educational, and family friendly activities at the 2016 Prairie Days festival, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sept. 25 from noon to 5 p.m. The event has plenty of free parking and free admission. For questions or more in-

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GREENVILLE – The once proud Green Wave Marching Band of Pride is on the rebound as its numbers continue to grow under the leadership of second year GHS band director Erick Von Sas, a native of Hanover, PA where he played the tuba in his high school band. “We are really excited about this upcoming football season,” said Von Sas. “I’m really looking forward to where they go this football season.” “We have grown a little bit this season,” added Von Sas. “We are up to 58-member…over our 45 last year.” The marching band has practiced many hours under the summer sun working on their fair show as well as preparing for the 2016 football season. “We have a really nice fair show for everybody at the Darke County Fair this year,” said Von Sas. “That show will include what is called ‘Throwback.’ It will include music by the rock band Chicago which is at the Darke County Fair

this year,” continued Von Sas. “We will feature our saxophone section with the Elvis Presley arrangement of ‘Heartbreak Hotel’. We’ll close out with a Greenville Band of Pride number; ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’ by the Beach Boys.” Von Sas speaks well of the GHS band students after taking over a marching band program on the decline. “I have really been impressed this season by the attitude and the enthusiasm of all the kids,” Von Sas stated. “Sometimes when you have that director transition, the second year there can be a little bit of fallout but the kids have really

latched onto what I want to do and what we are doing for them.” “As far as total numbers in the program, we have a little under 100 members in the high school band total,” continued Von Sas. “We have an option for kids not to march right now and that is working out pretty well because we are getting more and more kids involved which is what it’s all about.” “It’s about the kids and making sure that they’re being fulﬁlled artistically,” stressed Von Sas. Von Sas not only is pleased with the direction of the Marching Band of Pride is taking, but is also

enthusiastic when talking about the band’s concert and competition season ahead. “Our competition show this year includes the music of Beethoven’s Sympathy No. 5, music from Phantom of the Opera and from Lay Mizarob… that show is entitled Unmassed,” said Von Sas. “It’s a transformative style show. We are looking to go from a dark sequence to a light sequence.” “We are also really excited about this upcoming concert season,” Von Sas said. “We are really excited to spread our music to the community. If there is one thing the band does really well; it brings spirit

The Green Wave Marching Band of Pride practices for upcoming football season (Gaylen Blosser photo)

and drive in the community especially at football games.” “I feel like they represent our community extremely well and professionally at any sort of contest that we go to or exhibitions,” added Von Sas. “It’s a great group of

kids and the product that we get out of them is very respectable.” The Green Wave Marching Band of Pride will be performing home and away at 2016 Green Wave varsity football games.

GHS Student Council honors local law enforcement BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School Student Council named graduates of Greenville High School serving with the Greenville Police Department (GPD) and the Darke County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Grand Marshals of the 2016 Green Wave Homecoming parade. “Every year for homecoming we have a Grand Marshal that is chosen by our Student Council,” said Greenville Student Council advisor Carol Paul. “This year the kids were throwing names around and they came up with that they would like to honor one of the police officers that was a Greenville graduate.” “The more they talked it was determined that they should select all of them in lieu of everything that is going on in the world today,” stated Paul. “They said what about the sheriff’s department too, so that’s when we decided that we wasn’t going to nail it down to one person but to all of the graduates from Greenville on the Sheriff’s Department and the Greenville Police Department…we were going to honor all of them.” The Student Council

members first went to the Greenville Police Department Tuesday afternoon as one by one each Green Wave alumni officer enter council chambers where Molly Hunt, Student Council Reporter asked the officers if they would serve as Grand Marshal for the Homecoming Parade to which the officers immediately accepted. The students gave the department a bag of candy and a balloon bouquet donated by the Flower Patch. “It’s quite an honor…total surprise,” said Greenville Police Chief Dennis Butts, a 1978 graduate. “Normally anything going on within our department I know right from the beginning. Just totally caught me off guard. Great majority of the kids in our community are fine upstanding kids.” “I am very surprised,” said Greenville Patrol Officer Morrissa Reed class of 1987. “I am glad that our students care about us and we care about them.” “The support has been great,” said 1986 alum Shannon McDaniel. “There are a lot of people out there that are good. There’s a movie Pollyanna. If you look for the bad in people you’re sure to find it. There is a lot of good, so look for the good.

It’s there.” “It’s amazing,” said Greenville Police Officer Jennifer Freeman, class of 1996. “I’m shocked. Kids are very good. It’s a wonderful surprise.” After a short visit with each of the Greenville Police Officers, the students made the trip to the Darke County Sheriff’s Office where they equally surprised the attending officers while also giving the officers a bag of candy a balloon bouquet. “We are honored at the Sheriff’s Office to be selected by the Greenville student body to be their Grand Marshal in the Homecoming Parade,” said Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker, class of 1985. “We were all surprised when we found out about it. We are honored to be the Grand Marshal for the school.” “What gets me the most,” continued Whittaker, “the students come up with their own idea to recognize us…to give us the support and let us know that they back their local law enforcement. I don’t know how many communities can brag about that but we are certainly going to brag about it here.” “We definitely feel the support on a daily basis

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here,” said Sgt. Tony Royer, class of 1991. “It’s good to have them physically come to our oﬃce and ask us to be Grand Marshal’s for them in the homecoming parade.” “What a great honor,” class of 1992, Detective Sergeant Dave Hawes said. “Something I don’t think any of us expected. What a pleasant surprise. We do this job to give back to our community and the way the kids just thanked us…you can’t replace that.”

Officer Kelly Erisman, class of 1988 stated, “I think it is great that they look up to us. It’s nice that they care.” GPD alumni members include, Chief Dennis Butts (1978), Sgt. Scott Drew (1978), Sgt. Shannon McDaniel (1986), Detective Eric Kiryluk (1991), Officer Morrisa Reed (1987), Jennifer Freeman (1996) and Mitch Raffel (1991). DCSO alum include, Ron Beisner (1975), Josh Brinley (1993), Cindy

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Ansonia young with experience at line BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

ANSONIA – The Ansonia Tigers look to a seasoned line for the 2016 football season, but with graduation, the team will depend on a new crop of running backs and a new starting quarterback under center. “Same as last year,” said Ansonia’s veteran head varsity football coach Eugene Hoening. “It’s not rocket science…it’s just plain old football.” “We are young,” said Hoening. “We have one senior with varsity experience, another senior this is his ﬁrst year out for high school football. We are thin senior wise, so we are really going to depend on underclassmen.” “New running backs,” said Hoening. “Aydan Sanders (165 lb. junior) is back, but Jarvis Thwaits and Trevor Beam are working at fullback.” “We have Devyn Sink working at a tailback and Cody Sanders is also working in,” added Hoening. “It’s his ﬁrst year out for high school football.” The Tigers return eight starters from the 2015 season with most of the returning starters having played on the line. With a retuning veteran line, Coach Hoening knows the advantage it brings to his young team. “Any good football team…your strength is your line,” said Hoening. The veteran line will be protecting a new quarterback with the graduation of the Tiger’s 2015 signal caller. “Sophomore Matt Shook is the quarterback right now,” Hoening said.

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“We have a freshman Hunter Buckingham, in a pinch he could do it too.” Coach Hoening gives

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Wave football stocked with experience BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School football team will have double the number of players taking the field opening night of the 2016 season than it did five years ago in Coach Aaron Shaffer’s first year at the helm of the Green Wave program. With the large increase in player participation, Wave fans can expect to see 90 players taking the field opening night on the road at Eaton. “Experience,” Shaffer quickly said when talking team strengths. “We have 17-letter winners retuning. We have 18-19 seniors.” “Experience is huge in any sport but it’s even more magnified when you get into football and get underneath the lights,” continued Shaffer. “There is a lot of emotional things that you have to go through before you even get on the field. The experience of having played is definitely going to benefit us this year.” The 2016 team is well stocked at the quarterback position, also considered a strength by Coach Shaffer going into the new season. “The four quarterbacks we have is nicely dispersed for us as a program,” said Shaffer. “We have Kyle (Phillips) as a senior, Owen (Paulus) as a junior, Colton (Zumbrun) is a sophomore and you have Tyler (Beyke) out there as a freshman. They are all in varying stages of growth and development.” “Kyle and Owen are a little bit further along than the other two but there is definite growth that we’ve seen from Colton from last year and the short amount of time that we have had Tyler, we have seen him continue to grow and it’s a lot,” added Shaffer. “The quarterback has to know a lot. We definitely have four guys that we feel good about going forward.” Wave fans have a good

2016 Greenville Football Team (Gaylen Blosser photo)

reason to show-up for Saturday Freshmen and Junior Varsity games with a nice group of returning under classmen and an exceptional incoming freshman class. “Freshman class…they are a good group of kids that worked hard,” said Shaffer. “Coach Gilmore has done a nice job with those guys for two years at the junior high level. Each group comes in with varying degrees of understanding but this group obviously got a nice grasp of what we do offensively and defensively.” “It was a very seemless transition up into that freshman rank,” continued Shaffer. “We were way ahead of the game with those guys. Usually at this point in the year we’re struggling with some basics stuff with our freshmen and they have all the same things the varsity guys have so we are excited about those

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guys and in development as players and young men in our school…definitely a group to keep an eye on.” Coach Shaffer is pleased with the hard work and desire of the team to put in the effort to bring a good product to the field each Friday night. “It’s a testament to our coaching staff and to the kids that continue to believe in what we are doing,” Shaffer stated. “They continue to believe that we can prove to people that we are something to be reckoned with. We’re a program that is going to continue to grow and hopefully continue to put W’s on the board.” Greenville puts seven coaches on the field including head varsity coach Shaffer; a staff Shaffer proudly speaks highly of. “I have a great group of guys,” Shaffer said of his staff. “We added Nate Stuchell this year, Adam

Eberwein is back as defensive coordinator, Bart Schmitz is out in the secondary and Eric Hanes on the defensive line. You have John Tabler and Luke Rosengarten over on the offense helping out. Those guys have been around and have done a real nice job.” Greenville has a coaching staff that our community can feel proud of and be conﬁdent they have the best interest at heart with our kids. “Four of us teach,” said Shaffer. “Bart and I at the (Greenville) junior high. Adam and Nate at the high school. Coach Hanes…a Deputy Sheriff. John and Luke in court system. They are good positive people trying to help our young men become positive and productive members of society, which ultimately at the end of August that is what we want.”

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