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Darke County K-9 Unit welcomes new additions CLINTON RANDALL

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DARKE COUNTY - The Great Darke County Fair gave the public its first glimpse at the Darke County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) newest members of their K-9 Unit. In addition to the already known four-legged officer Eric, who became part of the department last May, fair-goers got to see a new face working with deputies at the dog house training yard Saturday and Monday. Britta, a 4-year-old female German Shepherd, came to the Darke County Sheriff’s Office in late spring after an offer from the city of Camden, Ohio. Their K-9 handler was unable to continue duty and a department was sought for their experienced K-9 Britta to be relocated. According to DCSO Administrative Sergeant Mike Burns, who also wears the hat of the official K-9 train-

er for the department, the offer was too good to pass by. Not only did they gain an experienced K-9 officer, the Miami County Sheriff’s Office donated a transportation unit for the modified patrol vehicle. “We got a great addition to our team for a tenth of the normal cost,” Burns noted. “Britta has responded great to training with us and her new partner.” Deputy Mike Day is currently training as Britta’s new handler. Day joined DCSO not long before Britta, after hopes of becoming a K-9 Unit member not panning out at his former department. He must complete a 240 hour training before he and Britta can take the road performing official department duties. Britta comes with training and experience in several areas... including suspect apprehension, narcotics and article search, human tracking, open-air and building search, officer protection and vehicle deployment. She demon-

strated some of this training while at the fairgrounds with Day and some fellow officers. “This is a tremendous asset to not only the Sheriff’s Office, but to the citizens of Darke and surrounding counties,” Darke County Sheriff Toby L. Spencer added. “Our department continues to grow and I am just so glad to see all the positive features we are able to add that make us that much stronger.” DCSO was recently recognized by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office as an official K-9 training center by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) - which allows Deputy Day to complete the required training without the department losing him from normal road patrol. Along with Deputy Jay Pearson and Eric, they will continue to complete required monthly training with the Butler, Darke and Preble County group. Deputy Day and Britta are expected to join Deputy

Britta and Deputy Mike Day work on suspect apprehension with Deputy Josh Brinley during public training display at the Great Darke County Fair. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Jay Pearson and Eric on an alternating shift basis by no later than mid-October, according to Burns. Currently Britta is being housed at the Darke County Animal Shelter. Director Duane Sanning and his staff

stepped up to offer the care until Deputy Day ofﬁcially moves to Darke County. “We really appreciate all the help Sanning’s team has given in this transition phase,” Burns concluded. “Would have been tough to

do without them!” For more information on the OPOTA program, visit the Ohio Attorney General website at ohioattorneygeneral.gov/LawEnforcement/Ohio-PeaceOfﬁcer-Training-Academy.

Concert delayed, but Stiltner, Phlipot chosen 2015 fans thrilled with show Little Mr. & Miss Fair Royalty BOB ROBINSON

RYAN BERRY

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GREENVILLE – With the enthusiasm of the crowd when Hunter Hayes took the stage for the Sunday concert at the Great Darke County Fair, no one could tell that ticket sales had been slow the previous few months or that concert goers had just spent two hours huddled under the grandstand waiting out a rain storm. The 23-year old up and coming country music star commanded the stage as though he was a longtime veteran. Fans began filling the Grandstand shortly after 7 p.m. with a posted 8 p.m. start. The sun was still shining, but there was a buzz floating around the seats about rain possibly moving in. Around 7:30 p.m., stagehands began to lower the speakers and started covering lighting and sound equipment with tarps. Shortly after Fair Board President Brian Rismiller announced the concert would be delayed due to a storm moving towards Greenville. Two hours later, the storm had moved out and fans began filing back onto the track and into their seats. Jim Zumbrink, longtime fair board member, commented he couldn’t remember a concert being delayed or cancelled at the fair. He did recall one concert when it rained during the day, but cleared up for the concert to start on time. It was 10 p.m. when the lights dimmed and the

This concert goer was evidently captivated by Hunter Hayes when he took the stage. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Hunter Hayes commanded the stage like a veteran when he took stage after a two hour rain delay. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

music kicked in. The stage lights slowly came up to reveal Hayes coming onto the stage, which caused an eruption of cheers and thousands of fans leaping to their feet. A few songs into his set, Hayes asked the nearly 2,500 (not counting box seat holders) fans if it would be alright if they went ahead and did the full show instead of an abbreviated version. The statement was again met with an eruption of cheers.

Nearly an hour into the show, Hayes turned to talk to his band between songs. When he turned around he apologized to the crowd and explained he was changing the show on the band and adding a couple of songs. The silence was once again met with thunderous applause. Hayes played for well over an hour, but left the crowd wanting more from the talented young artist.

GREENVILLE – Down on the Farm contestant Jaxon Stiltner came out on the platform dressed in a farmer’s coveralls and carrying a rake. He told Emcee Lorraine Grote his job was to rake up the leaves. “And after you clean them up?” He grinned and told her he would lay in them. The 5-year-old caught the attention of the judges on Aug. 24 and was brought back out as one of the top four contestants out of a ﬁeld of 11. He brought a noisy friend with him… a baby chick that squeaked. A few minutes later he was crowned Little Mr. Darke County Fair King. The Down on the Farm theme continued when Kenley Jane Phlipot came back out on the platform as one of the top four contestants out of a ﬁeld of 27. She wore a blue top with farm jeans… and carried a sheep purse. “Do you sheer sheep?” asked Grote during the original interview. “Yes,” Kenley said. “With help?” Grote asked. “Yes,” Kenley said. “What do you sheer?” Silence. A member of the audience yelled out ‘wool.’ Grote looked at the young girl and told her, “That’s okay. I didn’t know, either.” A few minutes after the top four contestants were named, the 5-year-old was crowned Little Miss Darke County Fair Queen. Kenley is the daughter of Mallory

Little Miss Darke County Fair Queen for 2015 is Kenley Jane Phlipot, while Little Mr. King is Jaxon Stiltner. The two youngsters beat out stiff competition from 10 other Little Mr. contestants and 26 Little Miss contestants. (Bob Robinson photo)

and Brad Phlipot. Jaxon is the son of Brandi Marker. Third runner-up Little Mr. was Eli Gosnell, 4; second was Pacey Miller, 3; and first runner-up was Daniel Davis, 4. Pacey was also awarded Little Mr. Photogenic. Third runnerup Little Miss was Sage Jones, 4; second was Lauren Holzapfel, 4; and first was Glori Mae Rausch, 4. Callie Ann Marker, 4, was awarded Little Miss Photogenic. This is the fifth year The Flower Patch has sponsored the Little Mr. & Miss competition. Emcee Grote, a pre-school teacher, says children are her passion. She kept the audience entertained with her interaction with the contestants, all between the ages of three and five. Helping with the presentations were the 2014 Little Mr. & Miss, Evan Addis and Ava

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Hummel, Youth Fair King & Queen, AJ Warner and Danielle Hessen, and Fair Queen First Runner-up Rachel Osterloh. Judges were Amy Schoen, David Key and Shaun Hayes. Also competing for the title of Little Mr. were Zachary Shimp, Kayden Derksen, Cole Lavy, Willis Shiverdecker, Owen Davis, Brayden Barnes and Maverick Keller. Also competing for Little Miss were McKenna Yant, Averi Ahrns, Parker Francis, Maybree Locke, Kami Norris, Kennedy Freeman, Hannah Haines, Emma Turner, Alley Hayes, Auvrie Hawkey, Addilynn King, Mylie Sue Austerman, Kourtni Fort, Sophia Trout, Ella Locker, Taylor Holzapfel, Tatum Marker, Sierra Johnson, Averie Kress, Ashley Lynn Nevels, Addison Sexton and Autumn Gessler.

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GREENVILLE POLICE BEAT

Domestic Violence incidents continue in Greenville Greenville police handle multiple “domestic” calls each week that turn out to be arguments and don’t result in an arrest or citation. This week there were six, plus nearly as many the week before. Two other “domestic” calls this week resulted in arrests for Domestic Violence. On August 20 police were dispatched regarding an anonymous report of domestic violence. Upon arrival the officer heard the victim yelling “stop” and “you’re hurting me.” As the officer stepped onto the porch he heard the defendant, Keith Mitchell, say “someone called the cops,” after which the victim started to scream “help me!” The officer opened the unlocked door to find Mitchell facing

him with arms held out in front of him in a way that appeared he wanted to be handcuffed. Behind him was the victim with her hands covering her face. She dropped her hands to reveal a bloody mouth. Mitchell was placed in the back of the cruiser and Greenville Township was called for the victim’s injuries. The victim said Mitchell had struck her at least two times in the face with his ﬁst. A neighbor conﬁrmed hearing an argument and the victim telling the defendant to stop. Mitchell told police the victim did not live there any longer but still had belongings there. He said he confronted her on a guy she was seeing but then tried to hug her several times with her re-

jecting him each time. He claimed she kept pushing him and scratched his chest. After that, according to the report, he doesn’t remember anything until the arrival of the officer. The victim was taken to the hospital. She told the officer Mitchell started asking her about some guy but when she tried to talk to him he pushed her down and called her a lying ****. She got back up but was pushed down again with Mitchell on top of her, hitting her. She said if she scratched him it was by accident. Mitchell was arrested for domestic violence and taken to Darke County jail. He has a prior domestic violence conviction; the case will be submitted to the prosecutor’s office. On August 20 police were dispatched to a local business regarding a harassment complaint. According to the report, a witness said she and her husband met with a juvenile defendant and his father regarding a prank phone call their daughter had received from him. The juvenile immediately jumped out of the vehicle and “came at” the father. The defendant’s brother tried to calm him

down but was then allegedly pushed and hit in the stomach by the defendant. The brother got him in a choke hold, but when released the defendant again punched him in the stomach, then left the scene. Police found him at his residence, placed him under arrest and called Juvenile Probation, who said they will transport the juvenile to West Central in Troy. The juvenile complained about his shoulder hurting from an accident the previous month so Greenville Township was called to transport him to Wayne HealthCare for observation. The juvenile had a prior for domestic violence, but at the request of Juvenile Probation, he was cited for misdemeanor domestic violence and released to Juvenile Probation to take to West Central. AGGRAVATED MENACING On August 13 police were dispatched to 410 Spring St. regarding trespassing and aggravated menacing. The suspect, Cecil Elliott Jr., and two friends allegedly trespassed onto the property of Shawn Jones. The victim gave police a brief statement. A neighbor advised he had witnessed the in-

cident take place. He said he saw Elliott and the two friends walk toward Jones while he was mowing his lawn. Elliott ran into the yard, started yelling and appeared to be trying to start a fight. Jones told him to leave his property or he would “get his gun and shoot (him),” then ran inside, got his phone and called the police. According to the report, Elliott threatened to get a gun and shoot Jones, then left the scene. Jones told the officer he didn’t know the person and admitted saying he would shoot him but was only trying to scare them off his property. The officer was in the process of setting up a photo ‘lineup’ when Jones called on Aug. 15 saying the same person was there again. He later confirmed it was Elliott. Elliott will be cited for aggravated menacing when located. CONTERFEIT BILLS On August 17 police were dispatched to Walmart regarding the store receiving three $10 bills, two $20 bills and a $50 bill. All appeared to be counterfeit and had come in over a period of several weeks. WARRANTS On August 18 police

observed Michael Ginger park his motorcycle on the corner of Wayne Avenue and Devor Street. He had an active warrant through GPD with the original charge of helmet required for novice. He was arrested and transported to Darke County jail. On August 18 police observed Miles Davis in the 200 block of Wayne Avenue. Montgomery County had an active warrant for failure to appear on a trafﬁc offense. He was arrested and transported to the Darke/Montgomery County line in Phillipsburg where Huber Heights Police took custody. EARLY BIRD POLICY The Greenville Police Beat is prepared from public records available at the Greenville Police Department. Every effort is made to balance the public’s right to know with the rights of the individuals involved. Readers are encouraged to contact Greenville Police if they have information or concerns regarding these or any other incidents they see. The Early Bird notes all suspects are innocent until proven guilty and welcomes comments and concerns regarding this community service.

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GREENVILLE – An integral part of the Great Darke County Fair each year are the first responders on call at various locations around the fairgrounds. EMS responders are stationed at the south end of the track as well as near the Red Cross and Sheriff’s offices north of the track; while fire departments are on duty at the main gate No. 2. First responders can also be found at other locations as needed. Local departments alternate, sharing the duty throughout fair week. First responders are a fixture hardly noticed until help is needed. On Aug. 23 the Union City (Ohio) Fire Department was taking its turn, 4 p.m. to midnight, at the main gate. A

second shift is scheduled for the last Saturday of the fair. Armed with two “Gators” and a full-sized truck, Asst. Chief Brian Stump and firefighters Mark Hummel, Chad Enicks and Shelby Stump were taking their shift. One of the “Gators” carries water, the other doesn’t, but both hook up to hydrants. According to Asst. Chief Stump, the second one is a backup. The truck? “If we have to use that we’re calling in the cavalry,” he said. An example he gave was a possible concession stand fire which could conceivably move to nearby stands. “Auto mutual aid is called,” he added. “It’s dispatched through the satellite at the Sheriff’s Building.” Stump noted everything is pretty well organized. “A lot of man-hours go into safety here,” he said. First

Local libraries will take Food for Fines DARKE COUNTY – Area libraries will participate in the Feed Ohio 2015 Campaign to help feed Ohio’s hungry. Beginning Sept 1, Arcanum Public Library, Bradford Public Library, Worch Memorial Public Library, and New Madison Public Library will offer a Food for Fines program that will allow patrons to pay their overdue fines with a qualifying food donation. Each library will have a list of eligible items to donate. For every qualified food donation $1 will be deducted from your overdue fine account. The libraries will also act as a Feed Ohio Drop Zone for anyone else who

would like to donate to this worthy cause. Feed Ohio is a 100-percent volunteer effort timed in conjunction with the National Day of Service on Sept. 11. Now in its third year, Feed Ohio is a statewide volunteer humanitarian effort to provide food assistance to individuals and families in the state of Ohio that need our help. Your donation serves your community. When you donate to Feed Ohio, your items go directly to your local food bank, lending a hand to the members of your community that need it most. The Feed Ohio food drive campaign will run through Sept 13. Members of the local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have volunteered to collect and distribute the donations to local food banks in the area.

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Freshmen UC Ohio ﬁreﬁghters Shelby Stump (left) and Chad Enicks sit in one of the “Gators” used for calls on the fairground, ready to respond as needed. (Bob Robinson photo)

responders service is typically volunteer. “We take pride in our community, and our jobs as firefighters and (EMS) first responders,” Stump said, referring to all the volunteer services. “We put in numerous hours of training, on our own time, just to better help the community.

“All departments… a great group of guys. A mutual brotherhood that’s there for our communities.” Stump has been with the UC Fire Department since 1998, Hummel a year after that. Enicks and Shelby Stump are the “freshmen” of the group, having just been certiﬁed in July.

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Food banks beneﬁt from Whirlpool event BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

Announcing the new roof for the pheasant shelter were Deb Berger, park manager; Tim Swensen, park board member; Gabriel, Beth, Owen and Leah Tamplin, of GMT Rooﬁng; Roger Snider, donor; and Dale Musser, park board president. (Ryan Berry photo)

New roof donated to city park’s pheasant pen BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The former peafowl pen, located on the north side of East Park Drive, has a new roof thanks to Roger Snider and GMT Rooﬁng. According to Deb Berger, park manager, the roof had deteriorated and was badly in need of repair. The pen now houses several Silver-Tailed Pheasants donated by Edgetown Veterinarian. It is also used as a shelter for injured ducks. With Snider’s donation, the park expects the pen

will continue displaying pheasants and ducks for many more years to come. The new metal roof is under warranty for the next 40 years. Berger noted paint has also been purchased to repaint the pen. Snider also donated funds to have the roof replaced on a shelter near the current peafowl pen. With the pen getting a fresh look, Berger hopes to add one more feature to the building. She is looking for a volunteer to paint a mural on the back of the pen. Anyone interested can contact Berger at 548-2315.

Fifth grade band meeting GREENVILLE – The Greenville Schools ﬁfth grade band instrument meeting on Aug. 31 at the South Middle Band Module, 7:30-8 p.m. This will be a brief meeting for parents and students signed up for

5th grade band and will include information on instrument rental, required materials, and general information. During the open house, Mr. Von Sas will be available for instrument ﬁtting in the band module.

GREENVILLE – Whirlpool Corporation Greenville’s employees recently gave back to the community to help those that have fallen on hard times. The employees recently held a golf outing to raise funds. More than $18,000 was raised. The funds were distributed to three local food banks, Grace Resurrection Community Center, Castine Area Food Bank, and EUM Church/ Fish Choice Pantry. Each organization received $6,148.91. Ken Hossler, Greenville operations plant lead, said, “What a privilege to work for a company that allows employees to hold events that support our communities. We have a

Shown presenting a check to the Grace Resurrection Community Center are Scott Hartings, Finance & Materials Lead; Mandy Bishop, Production Scheduler; Mark Phillips, Sr. Accountant; Eric Brand, attorney and GRCC board member; Ashley Overman, Human Resources; Brittany Pearson, Human resources; and Ariel Green, Accounting.

group of employees that come together each year to put on this golf outing and give back to our com-

GREENVILLE — Second National Bank (SNB) recently announced new features for its personal banking mobile app. The upgrade introduces instant balance, new alerts and notiﬁcations, and other time-saving conveniences. Approximately 45percent of app activity is customers checking their account balance. With the new instant balance

feature, those customers can quickly and securely retrieve a balance with two touches – without logging into the app. The bank already offers account alerts and notiﬁcations via text message and email. With the new version of the app, customers can use the app to set up customized alerts, such as low balance, and receive them directly as a pop-up notiﬁcation on

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their mobile device. The latest version of Second National’s banking app also includes: * An extended photodeposit cut-off time of 7 p.m. * Prompts, within the low-balance alerts, to immediately log into the app and transfer money into the account with fewer touches and less time. * The app is now available for Android tablets, making the app compatible with Apple and Android phones and tablets.

* Updated design elements. Second National Bank launched its personal banking mobile app in summer 2013, and, now, nearly 3,000 people use the app to help manage their money anytime, anywhere. Bank customers can use the app to transfer money, make payments, photo-deposit checks, ﬁnd an ofﬁce or ATM, and much more. To learn more about the mobile banking app, visit SecondNational. com.

Back to school at Last Monday program VERSAILLES – The August “Last Monday” will be a trip back to school. They invite all area retired teachers to come and share memories from their days in the classroom on either side of the desk. Please feel free to bring stories and pictures. If you are not a retired teacher, you surely were a student and have a tale or two to share. After the program there will be time to enjoy the

Versailles All Class Reunion displays around the Museum and reminisce in the old schoolroom display. This event will replace the Teacher’s Tea at the All Class Reunion. So call your friends and invite them to this special afternoon. Each Last Monday afternoon ends with a delicious homemade dessert and coffee. They appreciate your generous donations to keep these programs coming.

DARKE COUNTY BUDGET COMMISSION AUDITOR’S OFFICE, Courthouse 1st Floor, 504 S. Broadway, Greenville, Ohio 45331-1984 MEMBERS PHONE: (937)547-7310 Darke County Prosecuting Attorney Auditor, Secretary Darke County Auditor Darke County Treasurer LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Section 5747.51 (J), 5747.53 of the Revised Code of Ohio and House Bill No. 111, Darke County Budget Commission has made the following apportionment of the Local Government Funds for the Year 2016 for the County, Townships and Corporations. Estimated Amount of: Local District Percentage Share Government Fund Darke County 30.00 392,398.27 Greenville City 16.50 215,819.06 Park District 0.90 11,771.95 Townships Adams Allen Brown Butler Franklin Greenville Harrison Jackson Liberty Mississinawa Monroe Neave Patterson Richland Twin Van Buren Wabash Washington Wayne York Total

0.77 0.75 0.76 0.76 0.77 0.88 0.77 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.75 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.75 0.77 0.76 0.75 15.32

10,071.56 9,809.95 9,940.76 9,940.76 10,071.56 11,510.35 10,071.56 9,940.76 9,940.76 9,940.76 9,940.76 9,809.95 9,940.76 9,940.76 9,940.76 9,940.76 9,809.95 10,071.56 9,940.76 9,809.95 200,384.75

Corporations Ansonia Arcanum Bradford Burkettsville Castine Gettysburg Gordon Hollansburg Ithaca New Madison New Weston North Star Osgood Palestine Pitsburg Rossburg Union City Versailles Wayne Lakes Yorkshire Total Grand Total

2.25 4.50 2.01 0.77 1.00 2.53 1.15 1.45 0.86 2.20 1.11 1.02 1.18 1.15 1.65 1.20 4.30 4.95 1.02 0.98 37.28 100.00

29,429.87 58,859.74 26,290.69 10,071.56 13,079.94 33,092.26 15,041.93 18,965.92 11,248.75 28,775.87 14,518.74 13,341.54 15,434.33 15,041.93 21,581.91 15,695.93 56,243.75 64,745.72 13,341.54 12,818.34 487,620.26 1,307,994.29

R. Kelly Ormsby III, Chairman/Prosecutor Scott J. Zumbrink, Member/Treasurer Carol Ginn, Secretary/Auditor

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Turning the Tides on Childhood Obesity This is my twelfth month of contributing a wellness article to The Early Bird. Typically, I think long and hard for many weeks about the subject of the next article, but not so this month. The subject of childhood obesity which leads to adult obesity has been on my mind. During te 11 years of my ﬁtness journey, childhood obesity has received a lot of media attention. I have personally had my own struggles with weight in my early adult], so I can appreciate the struggle. Perhaps you hear that the blame for childhood obesity is processed foods, fast food restaurants, and other similar conveniences. If you are on social media, the blame game is hard to avoid. The truth of the matter is that the solution to obesity is multi-faceted, and one of those facets is physical activity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 28% of adolescents are overweight or obese in Ohio (using the most recent year data is available - 2013). For the same year, the number of overweight or obese adults is more than double that ﬁgure. When looking at activity levels as young

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Personal Trainer people age and become adults, their activity level drops as they age. Unless this becomes a priority for changing habits, this trend is not likely to change for the better. It is well-known that physical activity contributes to overall health for a lifetime. “People who are physically active tend to live longer and have lower risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression, and some cancers. Physical activity can also help with weight control, and may improve academic achievement in students. Inactive adults have a higher risk for early death, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression, and some cancers” (CDC, Facts About Physical Activity). This certainly makes sense. In an era where physical

education classes are not offered daily in all schools at all levels, an era where technology makes it easy to sit in front of the television, a laptop, a tablet, a smartphone, an electronic game system, what can be done to counter this trend so that the we can teach the young people in our lives how to be more physically active in order to live long and healthy lives? Be an example of physical activity. Does this mean you need to be an expert in sports or personal training? Absolutely not. Simply making time to go for a brisk walk each day or to pass the ball with young people in your family can set you up for success, having a domino effect on those in your life. Encourage everyone in your house to make time for physical activity. Taking the stairs instead of the escalator, parking away from the front door or stores, friendly competitions to walk fast in your neighborhood can all contribute to increased activity. Turning off electronic devices more often and taking the lead to bring the family outside is another great idea. If you have access to bicycles, take rides around the neighborhood, making the time to teach safe riding behaviors (in-

cluding wearing helmets and the rules of the road). Take a ball to a local park (walk there if that is an option) and kick the ball around with the kids. Have races up and down hills in your neighborhood. Turn on the radio and dance to music. If you have the means, join organized activities around town. Here in Darke County, there are local 5ks for walking and running, bicycle events, martial arts schools, dance studios, sports of all kinds for all ages, yoga classes, various gyms with a large variety of equipment and classes. The opportunities for people of all ages are endless. But it starts with the most important examples a young person has in their life – those who are most inﬂuential: their parents. Increase your activity level and the young people in your life will see that example. Encourage them to join you. We may just start to reverse the youth obesity trend, and that of adults, if we each take a step right now to make a difference. The future health of the young people in our lives are counting on it. Will you join me in committing to be an example of increased physical activity for the youth in

Grilled Eggplant and Summer Squash A client recently asked me for an eggplant recipe, and since we grow them in our garden and August is typically when we enjoy them, the timing is perfect.

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How to find time for exercise in your busy schedule Diet and exercise are essential components of a healthy lifestyle. While even the busiest men and women can find ways to eat healthy, finding time to exercise can be more difficult. According to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, regular physical activity can prevent chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer and stroke, which are the three leading causes of health-related death in the United States. In addition, men and women who are not physically active are at greater risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Regular exercise helps people control their weight while promoting bone, muscle and joint health.

While the beneﬁts of regular exercise are substantial, ﬁnding the time for daily exercise is not always so easy. The following are a handful of strategies men and women can employ as they attempt to make more time in their days to exercise. • Reexamine your free time. Few adults, and especially those juggling families and careers, have an abundance of free time. But reexamining the ways you are spending your free time may help you uncover some moments for daily exercise. The Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition notes that adults between the ages of 18 and 64 need at least two and a half hours each week of moderate-intensity aerobic activ-

ity. While that may seem like a lot, it’s only slightly more than 20 minutes per day. It helps to supplement such aerobic activity with some strength-training activities at least two days per week. Try waking up 20 to 30 minutes earlier each day, using that time to hit the treadmill or jog around the neighborhood. You likely won’t be affected by waking up earlier, and you won’t need to alter your existing schedule for the rest of the day, either. If mornings aren’t your thing, make better use of your lunch hour, going for a jog or visiting your company’s exercise facilities if that option is available to you. • Work while you exercise. Technology has made

it easier than ever before to stay connected to the office even when you are nowhere near your desk. Men and women who can’t seem to find time to exercise often cite the demands of their job as the primary reason behind their inactivity, but those same individuals can use the technology at their disposal, be it smartphones that allow them keep track of work emails or tablets that make it possible to connect remotely to office servers, to work while they exercise. Bring your smartphone or tablet with you when you work out on the elliptical or jog on the treadmill. • Reduce your sedentary time. A 2008 study from Australian research-

ers found that people who regularly break up their sedentary time, including the hours they sit behind their desk at the office, with movement had healthier waist circumferences, body mass indexes and triglycerides than those who did not. While hourly breaks to walk around the office might not seem like exercise, such breaks can benefit your long-term health. • Get creative. Many people associate daily exercise with private gyms, and while gyms can serve as excellent motivators and great places to get full-body workouts, time involved in driving to and from the gym can make it difficult to commit to gym memberships. But

you don’t need a gym membership to live a healthy lifestyle. When possible, take the stairs instead of an elevator and park further away from your office door so you get a small cardiovascular workout on your way into and out of the office. Rather than retiring to the couch after dinner, walk or bike around your neighborhood. Such simple gestures may seem insignificant, but the more creative ways you find to exercise each day, the more beneficial such efforts become. While there is no way to create more time in the day, men and women can employ several strategies to make more time for daily exercise.

Allergic reactions occur when the body’s immune system attacks an often harmless substance like animal dander, food or pollen. Medication can help reduce the severity of such reac-

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or make them easier to handle. The following are some of the more common allergy triggers and how men and women suffering from allergies can avoid them. POLLEN Pollen is perhaps the best-known allergy trigger. A ﬁne, often yellow substance that’s essential to the fertilization of ﬂowers, pollen can be spread by wind, insects or other animals. Hay fever sufferers may sneeze or experience a

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Ohioans have seen firsthand what so-called free trade agreements SHERROD have done BROWN to our state U.S. SENATOR and our economy. Bad deals have closed factories, torn apart families, and devastated communities. Americans have every right to be skeptical of new trade deals, particularly the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) — the largest trade deal ever negotiated. We have heard “just trust me” from politicians too many times before. Americans were promised new jobs through foreign trade, but instead found shuttered factories and a flood of imports from China and Mexico. The TPP deal between the U.S. and nearly a dozen AsianPacific nations would affect more than 40 percent of our world’s economy. That’s why we need a transparent process that allows Americans and their elected representatives to see the text of the agreement. Unfortunately, with the TPP we have seen the opposite — unprecedented secrecy. The President has stated that we should look at the facts before passing judgment on this agreement, yet it’s nearly impossible for policymakers — let alone our constituents or the free press—to know what those facts are. The Administration has made the draft text of the TPP agreement classified, and kept it hidden from the public. Even seasoned policy advisors with the requisite security clearances can’t

review text without being accompanied by a Member of Congress. And yet, there is one group that has had significant access to the trade deal: the country’s biggest corporations and their lobbyists. These corporate insiders have had the chance not only to read the deal, but to shape it. The Administration has 28 trade advisory committees on different aspects of the TPP, and 85 percent of the members of these committees are senior corporate executives or industry lobbyists. In fact, many of the advisory committees — including those on chemicals and pharmaceuticals, textiles and clothing, and services and finance — are made up entirely of industry representatives. It shouldn’t be easier for multinational corporations to get their hands on trade text than for public servants looking out for American workers and American manufacturers. Corporate executives and lobbyists have had access to this deal for years — it’s time the American people had a say. That’s why I am keeping the pressure on the President and his administration to improve transparency. Until the text of this massive agreement is made accessible to policy advisers looking out for the public interest, I will block a key new appointment to the U.S. Trade Representative’s office, which is negotiating this deal. Congress has to vote to approve any deal, and should be part of the process of crafting it. Too much is at stake with this trade deal for the American people and their elected representatives to be left in the dark.

Lowering Ohio’s infant mortality rate COLUMBUS— State Senator Bill Beagle (R-Tipp City) recently announced that state leaders have joined health advocates to begin a new phase in the ﬁght to reduce the state’s high infant mortality rate. The Ohio Commission on Infant Mortality met today to hear testimony and establish a timeline for developing recommendations to improve the state’s coordinated efforts to prevent infant deaths. “Solving Ohio’s infant mortality problem is vital to our future, and we will continue to do all we can to allow families to celebrate more ﬁrst birthdays,” said Beagle. “As chairman of the Ohio Fatherhood Commission, I am working alongside community organizations to reach fathers that need help learning their roles in their children’s lives and help to enable fathers to contribute meaningfully to the health and well-being of their sons and daughters.” Senator Beagle joined colleagues last year to cosponsor Senate Bill 276,

which established the Commission on Infant Mortality and directs the Commission to prepare a written report of its ﬁndings and recommendations for the Governor and General Assembly. The Commission will meet regularly to take inventory of state programs and funding streams available to address the crisis of infant deaths in Ohio, which ranks 46th in the nation for overall infant mortality and 50th among black babies. The Commission is made up of various representatives from state agencies, Ohio hospitals, community-based programs. Legislative members of the Commission include Senator Shannon Jones (R-Springboro) and Representative Stephanie Kunze (R-Hilliard). Parents and parents-tobe can ﬁnd more resources and information on preventing infant mortality on the Ohio Department of Health website at www. odh.ohio.gov/odhprograms.

Love for the fair is hidden Ryan’s World by Ryan Berry Managing Editor bluebagmedia.com

Another fairRYAN week has BERRY MANAGING come and gone. This was EDITOR my 20th year covering the Great Darke County Fair. The smell of Italian sausages loaded with green peppers and onions. The sounds of children laughing and screaming can be heard over the roar of the rides and the excitement in the voice of the man calling the harness racing can be heard across the fairgrounds. What’s there not to love. People are always surprised, especially in Darke County, when I don’t respond in a positive way when they excitedly start talking about the fair. “You don’t like the fair?” is usually followed by a huge “Gasp!” It’s not that I don’t like the fair. There are a lot of things I like,

but fair week and the two weeks leading up to fair week are my busiest weeks of the year. When most people are just beginning to get ready for the fair, I’ve already written about most of the events that are going to take place. By the time the fair rolls around I’m already tired. I guess I should get rid of the negative mindset I have about the fair, because it really is a great fair. I’ve been to others and none compare to what we have in Darke County. Somewhere deep inside my subconscious I’m sure I really love the fair, but I’ve hidden it away for so long - I’m not sure I can retrieve it from that part of my psyche. There are things I enjoy – Grumpys, Rismiller Funnel Cakes, Arcanum Farm Families Apple Dumplings, Deep Fried Cheese Curds and Deep Fried Wick’s Pies. I do love to eat, especially if it’s deep fried. If I were pressed to admit it, I might say I also

enjoy watching my girls show their dogs. I don’t like fighting with them to groom their dogs and practice with their dogs, but I do like watching them show. Deep down inside I also like the thrill of wondering if their dogs will use the show arena as a restroom, which is a no-no in a dog show. That doesn’t seem fair because I don’t think any other animals get points deducted for doing their business in the show ring. My girls did excellent this year with both earning first place trophies in obedience. Yeah! I know. I’m scratching my head on that one, too. My girls and obedience don’t seem to go hand-in-hand. I also like seeing people I haven’t seen since the last fair, but I don’t like having to try and fight my way through a crowd of people that are having a reunion in the midway. Here’s a tip for next year’s fair. If you’re having a reunion in the midway and

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GREENVILLE – Greenville hosted the Eaton Eagles opening night at Harmon Field with a 7 p.m. start time. “Its opening night everybody is going to be excited,” said Greenville head varsity football Coach Aaron Shaffer. It sounds like they have the new cannon ready to go. The lights will be on, the band, the cheerleaders… everybody be there. It’s going to be exciting.” The Green Wave Varsity football team has both experience and youth as the team heads into the 2015 season. “Defensively we are young,” Shaffer said. “There has been some real improvement. That is what we look for each week.” Coach Shaffer looks to draw on the experience of senior Clay Guillozet; a four year starter under center for the Green Wave. “Very rarely do you ﬁnd a quarterback at the high

school level that comes in… starts as a freshman and is able to sustain it though four years,” said Shaffer. “We are real fortunate to have Clay. He is deﬁnitely one of the leaders on offense. Tremendously athletic. He’s physically gifted but the intangibles that he brings to the team… his leadership and understanding and helping guys get lined up.” “It’s really an amazing thing to see him grow over these last four years,” continued Shaffer. “If you haven’t seen him for the last two or three years, you need to come see him play because he is something special.” The Green Wave has an excellent core of running backs to line up behind Guillozet on Friday nights. “When you have a run-

ning back group that includes Codi Byrd, William Nibert Jr. and Logan Eldridge… you have three really good running backs,” Shaffer stated. “It can be hard at times to get those guys the touches that they need, but all three of them have different skill sets. It’s really nice to have several options.” On the defensive side of the ball the Wave will be looking to Nibert’s experience to lead the Wave. “William Nibert does a real nice job with our defense,” said Shaffer. “His teammates elected him as a captain so the guys respond to him. He does a really nice job of leading. He’s going to be a strong player for us this year.” Byrd, Guillozet and Lukas Lowry join Nibert as 2015 Wave team captains.

Greenville has a strong group of running backs that Coach Shaffer hopes to get all of them the touches they need. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Greenville dresses 74 players for the new season including 11-seniors, 18juniors, 19-sophomores and 26-freshmen.

Adam Eberwein, Eric Hanes, Jason Hughes, Steve Lantz, Luke Rosengarten, Bart Schmitz and John Table round out the

coaching staff for Shaffer. “We’re really excited to get things started,” Shaffer said. “Looking for big things this year.”

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School, Union City varsity football coach Mike Thompson is pleased with how the young team is progressing early in this rebuilding year. “We are a young team that is starting from scratch,” Thompson told The Early Bird. “They are beginning to understand our expectations better and what we want our football team to look like. It will be a growing process all year, but given our starting point I like where we are.” Coach Thompson took the job with Union City earlier this year. He relocated from Missouri where he coached for 17 years... leading his team to several conference and district championships. According to an preseason interview with the Early Bird, Thompson is impressed with his coaching staff and is very pleased with the increased roster that allows the players a chance to compete at the JV level as well. Thompson worked hard to attract new athletes during the pre-season. He says that will continue to be the focus in seasons to come. The Thompson family relocated to Union City where Mike took a job as Physical

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Trojans relying on experience in 2015 BY GAYLEN BLOSSER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

ARCANUM – The Trojans come into the season counting on experience to lead the team to a successful 2015 football season. “We have a really strong group of leaders, a lot of these seniors,” Powers said. “Five of them have been playing since they were freshmen. We have nine starters back on both sides of the ball so we ﬁnally got some experience and we are looking forward to it.” Arcanum has nine experienced returning starters on both sides of the line suiting up for the 2015 season. Daniel O’Donnell returns for his third season taking snaps as the starting quarterback for Trojans. “Three year starter,” Powers said of his starting quarterback. “We do have an experienced quarter-

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GREENVILLE – TriVillage walked away from the 25th Annual Great Darke County Fair Cheerleading Competition Aug. 21 with three first place wins, plus a first place tie with Mississinawa Valley. The three wins were Pee Wee Cheer, Junior High Cheer and Large Varsity Cheer. The tie was Varsity Dance. Mississinawa Valley took a first in Junior High Dance, while other first place wins went to UC Stateliners (Pee Wee Dance), Crystal Creech, National Trail (Junior High Individual) and Kelly Moore, Bradford (High School Individual). Moore was also named Competition Grand Champion. One interested observer was Melinda Thompson, kindergarten teacher at Ansonia Elementary School. The Greenville High School graduate has attended the cheer competition every year since it started. A former cheerleader herself, she noted some of the things she would be looking for if she was a judge… “If you change the

A familiar face at the cheerleading competition is former cheerleader Melinda Thompson, now teaching kindergarten at Ansonia. (Bob Robinson photo)

music you need to stay in sync,” she said. “It needs to ﬂow.” One of the participants did a standing back ﬂip. “Back tuck,” she said. “You just stand there and do a back tuck. Tumbling is big now in cheer competition,” she said. Another thing Thompson said she looks for is spacing; how the group forms up, keeps its formation. Does she have a divided loyalty between Greenville and Ansonia? She shook

her head. “I root for them all,” she said. According to competition Coordinator Jill Nieport participation was down a little because the fair was later this year. “A lot of out-of-county schools are already in session,” she said. Thirteen schools participated. Nine were from Darke County (including all seven school districts); out-of-county schools were National Trail, Ft. Recovery, Covington and Piqua.

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This football season will be monumental for Tri-Village. They will be suiting up their students for the ﬁrst time to take the football ﬁeld. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Patriots ready for kickoff BY GAYLEN BLOSSER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

NEW MADISON – The Tri-Village Patriots open season play with a Junior Varsity schedule for 2015 and 2016 seasons before joining the CCC (Cross County Conference) with a varsity schedule in 2017. Head Coach Jason Schondelmyer leads the team in the schools inaugural season with Dave King, Corey Zickefoose, Dale Ary and Tracey Brown ﬁlling the roles of assistant coaches. Schondelmyer is looking to Johnny Wilson, a junior to lead the team as the school’s ﬁrst starting quarterback.

“Johnny Wilson has done a great job and is a good leader,” said Schondelmyer. “That is what we needed.” “Jered Buckley (sophomore) is a fullback,” Schondelmyer added. “Just a tough kid. Very Explosive. A very good back.” “We are very committed to doing things right and we want to have a quality program,” said Schondelmyer. “By no means shooting from the hip. This is serious and we are trying to build a great program.” Tri-Village opened season play at home against the Bethel Bees JV football on Saturday, August 29.

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OBITUARIES MENKE – Robert “Bob” Allan Menke, 38, of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at 8:46 a.m. at Wayne HealthCare. He was born August 29, 1976 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Thomas and Barbara (Cotten) Menke of Greenville. He was Product Engineer and Midmark. He was a member of EUM Church in Greenville and a Boy Scout Leader for Versailles Troup 79. Bob was a 1994 graduate of Greenville High School and a graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in electrical engineering. He received his Master’s Degree from the University of Kentucky. Bob is preceded in death by his grandparents, Stewert and Betty Menke, and Walter Cotten Jr.; and an aunt, Susan North. He is survived by his parents; his wife, Erica (Paddack) Menke of Greenville whom he married August 9, 2014; children, Lauren, Michael, Annabelle, and Megan; sister and brother in law, Dr. Anna and Dr. Safet Hatic of Greenville; grandmother, Nancy Cotten of Greenville; uncle, James Michael Menke; aunt, Sheryl Hannah; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A Celebration of Life was held Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015 at Oakland Church of the Brethren, 8058 Horatio Harris Creek Road, Bradford, with Pastor John Sgro officiating. Family received friends on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Erica Menke to go towards the children’s college funds. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey. com

PEQUIGNOT – John

W. Pequignot, 87, of Veteran G r e e n v i l l e , passed away at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015 at his residence in Greenville surrounded by his loving family. John was born Feb. 3, 1928 in Frenchtown, Ohio and the son of the late Ervin and Marie (Hartmeier) Pequignot. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Alma Patricia (Simons) Pequignot May 19, 2015. They were married Dec. 29, 1951; also, daughter and son in law Jeanie and Jeff Hawley; brother and sister in law, Dick and Gretchen Pequignot; brothers, in law Noah, John and Lawrence Simons, William Dues, Alfred Tobe, Joseph Dues, Louis Aselage, Jerry Brandts and Frederick “Barney” Imwalle. John was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Elks Lodge, both of Greenville. He was a graduate of Greenville High School Class of 1945. He played football, basketball and baseball. He played football at Miami University for one season before enlisting in the United States Army in 1946. He started his career with United Telephone Company in 1949 until his retirement in 1983. He loved spending time with family and friends, which included many great vacations. He enjoyed watching

Palestine holds fall cleanup on Sept. 9 PALESTINE – Rumpke Waste Incorporated will provide a “Fall Clean Up” service for the residents of Palestine during their normally scheduled pick up day on Sept. 9. This is for large items only. Normal household waste will need to be placed in city bags unless customer has a waste wheeler. Rumpke encourages residents to set out items for collection on Tuesday evening. The following is a list of items that will not be included in this fall cleanup: tires, liquids and/or hazardous waste, lead acid batteries, appliances containing CFCs (Freon), concrete, oil tanks, and large screen

TVs (not manageable by one person). Loose materials (such as carpeting, fencing, fence posts, etc.) must be bundled and tied. Each bundle should not exceed four-feet in length and two-feet in diameter or 75 pounds. Propane tanks must be empty and valves removed for collection. Large screen TVs must be manageable by one person to be collected. Appliances with CFCs removed, and clearly documented as such, will be acceptable for collection. A Refrigerant Recovery Statement obtainable from Rumpke must be attached to the above appliances for collection.

Pictured are Jonathan Hein, DCF trustee and SUNshine 5K race director; Terri Flood, marketing director at Wayne HealthCare; Christy Prakel, DCF director; and Jordan Francis, wellness coordinator at Wayne HealthCare.

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GREENVILLE – Wayne HealthCare will serve as a major sponsor of the SUNshine 5K on Sept. 19 in Greenville City Park. The event is hosted by the Darke County Foundation and will raise money for six Darke County non-proﬁt organiza-

tions. To register, visit www. darkecountyfoundation.org. The Entry fee is $15 if registered by Sept. 9 (includes long-sleeve shirt); $20 after Sept. 9 (limited shirts available); and $5 for kids age 14 and under (no shirt). The race begins at 8:30 a.m.

SMITH – Jerrie V. Smith, 76, of Minneola, FL. died Friday, Aug. 21, 2015. Memorial services were held Friday, August 28, 2015 at the Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum. Burial of the cremains is at Ithaca Cemetery. DENLINGER – Jesse Raymond Denlinger, 82, of Eldorado, died Aug. 23, 2015. Funeral services were held on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015 at Prices Creek Old German Baptist Church, Eldorado. Burial is in the church cemetery.

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CLASS – Robert K. “Bob” Class, 79, of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at 6 p.m. at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born on March 28, 1936 in Miami County, to the late Bernard W. and Verda (Wright) Class Sr. Bob is survived by his wife of 50 years, Diana (Dispennette) Class whom he married on February 4, 1965; son and daughter in law, Dan and Jeri Class of Greenville; daughter and son in law, Mindy and Matt Steyer of Greenville; grandchildren, Hunter Class, Gibson Steyer and Grady Steyer; step grandchildren, Shawn Custer and Katie Custer; brothers and sisters in law, Bernard W. and Carol Class Jr. of Greenville, Roger and Marjorie Class of Greenville and David and Sandy Class of Marysville; sisters and brother in law, Linda Anderson of Florida and Phyllis and Jim Holsinger of Covington; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his grandson, Greyson James Steyer; sisters and brothers in law, Helen and Delbert Stephan, Jean Class and Ray Anderson; step father, Harvey Paulus. Bob was a member of the United States Army and worked as a Master Plaster for many years. A graveside service was held on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015 at Greenville Cemetery, Greenville, with Pastor Sylvia McKibben ofﬁciating. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to Hospice of Miami County. Condolences for the family may be sent to www. zecharbailey.com.

“Up” featured at Sept. 4 First Friday GREENVILLE – Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends for an outdoor showing of Up during Main Street Greenville’s First Friday event, Theater on Third on Sept. 4. Main Street Greenville encourages everyone to dine, shop downtown, and enjoy other activities from 6 p.m. until dusk, with the movie starting at dusk (around 8 p.m.). Theater on Third is an outdoor movie experience and will be located in the parking lot behind Bach to Rock. The movie will be projected onto the elementsLife building, 120 W. Third St. The event is free and open to all, kindly sponsored by Greenville National Bank. Pop, water, and candy will be available for purchase, with all proﬁts donated to Main Street Greenville. As with every First Friday, many downtown businesses will be open late! Some will also offer fun specials or promotions, including: * Readmore’s Hallmark is celebrating 10 years! Join them for a slice of cake, reg-

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his children and grandchildren play sports. He never got tired of people being around him. He loved God, family, and friends. John is survived by his children, Becky and Bob Empie, Johnny and Dawn Pequignot, Jack and Laura Pequignot, Jeff and Barb Pequignot, Rachel and Kevin Jones, Rhonda and Aaron Dorsten and Kay Pequignot-Davis; grandchildren, Kristyn and husband, Russell Shumway, Rob Empie, Bob and wife, Laura, Dan, Tiffany Hawley, Jenny, Mallory, Joe, John Pequignot, Emily and husband, Todd Clinehens, Jake, Amy Pequignot, Molly, Stephanie, Jason, Aaron Jones, Sam, Gabe, Jessica Dorsten, and Taylor, Alexa Davis; 6 greatgrandchildren; brother Bob Pequignot, sister Margie Sink and brother in law Bob Sink; sisters in law Betsy Hilderbrand, Mary Dues, Genevieve Tobe, Lu Dues, Ruth Aselage, Catherine Simons, Evelyn Simons, Shirley Simons, Verdice Brandts and Phyllis Imwalle, and numerous nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 233 West Third St., Greenville with Rev. Fr. Jim Simons celebrant. Burial is in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Greenville where Military Graveside Services were conducted by the Versailles Veteran’s Honor Guard. It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Greenville, Ohio. Condolences for the family may be sent to www. zecharbailey.com.

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ister for door prizes, and instore celebration specials. * Montage will be open late, stop in for dinner! * Youth for Christ will join them downtown with an iPad rafﬂe, free balloons, and a visit from their Super Hero friend! They will be located at the movie area. * The Coffee Pot will have live music by Tommy Renfro from 7-9 p.m. * Free Ice Cream at First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. 4th St. - vanilla ice cream and toppings! * Bread of Life will be open late and will feature their September specials. *Pamela’s Intimate Apparel will have a trivia game for all to test their knowledge about the movie, Up! * Sweet Annie’s Cabin will continue their in-store sales for the evening and will preview their new fall merchandise. * Sadie Grace will be open late with brand new lines for you to check out. * Candy Bouquet will be open late and they will host a Thirty One Gifts consultant during the evening. Be sure to stop in to check out their candy selection before the movie! * Youniques Boutique will have massages by All About You Therapeutic Massage. * Barbara Rethlake Dance Studio will be open from 5-8 p.m. for Fall Registration. Barb will also show the 2015 Spring Revue video during the evening. * Visit Main Street Greenville’s website the week of the event for a full listing.

REIER – Wesley (Wes) Chase Reier, 28, of Greenville, died Sunday morning, Aug. 23, 2015 at the Danville Care Center in Danville, IL. He was born May 1, 1987, in Oxford. Wes was a 2005 graduate of Greenville High School. He is survived by his daughter, Jocelyn Leigh Reier, of Palestine; father, Jan Reier, of Danville, IL; mother, Kim (Mike) Howard, of Greenville; sister, Chanelle (Luke) Crum, of Greenville; two step brothers, Joey Howard, of Pennsylvania, and Ben Howard, of Arizona; and grandparents, Pat (Keith) Hall, of Greenville, and Roy Lathrop, of California. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elsie Reier, of Arcanum, and Norman Reier, of Rossburg. Additional survivors include his step grandparents, Wilmer and Malvery Howard, of Eaton; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A private memorial service will be held by his family.

WETZEL – Mary Marguerite Wetzel, 72, of Laura, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015, at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born September 8, 1942, in Lima, to her parents Clarence Gilbert and Mary Marguerite (Maxwell) Helmig. Mary graduated from Lima Central Catholic High School and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Mary Manse College in Toledo. She taught elementary school at St. Rose Catholic School in Lima and retired from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Greenville after 48 years of teaching. Following her retirement, she volunteered as a librarian at St. Mary’s School and was a member

of the Church of the Transfiguration, West Milton. She will be missed and remembered by her loving husband of over 40 years Dick Leon Wetzel; sons and daughter-in-law, William and Kara Wetzel of Villa Hills, KY, James Wetzel of Fairview Park, OH; brothers and sisters-inlaw, Ralph “Bud” & Janet Helmig of Centereach, NY, Ed and JoAnne Helmig of Lima, Tom and Lois Helmig of Lima, Carol Helmig of Lima; grandchildren, Anna and Nathan Wetzel; good friend Linda Waltke of Greenville; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her sister Cecelia Helmig; brothers Clarence “Junior” Helmig and Carl Helmig; and a granddaughter, Catherine Wetzel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 31, at Church of the Transfiguration, 972 S. Miami St, West Milton. Rev. Fr. Eric Bowman will officiate with interment following at Mote Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at JacksonSarver Funeral Home, 1 S. Main Street, Pleasant Hill. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic School in Mary’s memory, 238 West Third Street, Greenville, Ohio 45331. Online memories may be left for the family at www. jackson-sarver.com.

TEEGARDEN – Gail E. Teegarden, 78, of Union City, OH, died Monday, Aug. 24, 2015. Services were held Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in the Teegarden Cemetery near Ansonia. RUTTER – Dustin Al-

len Rutter, 24, of ColdVeteran water, died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015. Services were held Friday, August 28, at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville.

BROWN – Thomas Leroy Brown, 59, of Hollansburg and formerly of Greenville, died Monday, Aug. 24, 2015. A graveside service was held Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 at Greenville Cemetery (old section).

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Brethren Retirement Community Ladies Auxiliary Bake Sale Scheduled Brethren Retirement Community would like to invite you to the Annual Bake Sale on Friday, Sep-

tember 11th from 9:00am to 2pm in the Brick Room at Brethren Retirement Community, 750 Chest-

nut St., Greenville, OH. The day will be ﬁlled with morning coffee, a sandwich and soup lunch and feature a variety of baked goods. The Auxiliary helps provide loving attention to BRC residents by hosting monthly birthday parties, visits and cards. They offer bake sales and an annual bazaar to raise money, awareness and support for BRC. With their funds they purchase various needs such as nursing equipment, wheelchairs and items that enhance the lives of the residents. We look forward to seeing you there!!!

Fair Day at Brethren Retirement Community Brethren Retirement Community Embraces the “Eat Local” Movement It’s hard to ﬁnd someone who isn’t a fan of a farmer’s market and the “eat local” movement to buy fresh and local food. This Spring we started offering a Farmer’s Market every other Tuesday from 1 – 5 PM and, on alternating Tuesdays, an opportunity to purchase organic meat, poultry and lamb from Kraut Creek Pastures on our Main Street. Both

of these have been a big hit with our residents, staff and visitors. People enjoy the wholesome experience of talking to the farmers about their produce and meats and visiting with others at our markets. The public is invited to shop our markets on Tuesdays, from 1 – 5. They are set up in our main lobby, on our “Main Street”, next to the piano.

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Tuesday, September 1st, 7pm, Meeting House LIVING WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP ------------------------------------------Wednesday, September 2nd, 2:30pm, Brick Room ROSE OF SHARON CONCERT ------------------------------------------Friday, September 11th, 9am, Brick Room AUXILIARY BAKE SALE ------------------------------------------Friday, September 11th, 6pm, Romer’s 9TH ANNUAL CHARITY AUCTION AND DINNER -------------------------------------------

Wednesday, September 16th, 4pm, Meeting House ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP ------------------------------------------Saturday, September 19th, 10am, Meeting House LIVING WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP ------------------------------------------Monday, September 28th, 7pm, Chapel VIP (LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP)

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Fair Day is one our residents’ favorite events! Brethren Retirement Community is committed to providing our residents with a rich, meaningful life in order to provide the best aging experience possible. We pride ourselves on the small town, close-knit, home-like environment we provide for our residents. Most of our residents grew up attending the Great Darke County Fair and looked forward to attending it each year. Many of our residents are no longer able to go to the fair so we bring our version of the Fair to them. For a few magical hours on August 12, 2015, our Activities Department and volunteers turned the Brick Room and our Main Street turn into a county fair, reminiscent of the Darke County Fair our residents love, complete with games, prizes, produce and baked good displays, fair food, home goods displays, and entertainment. Just like the county fair, this event attracts a lot of family, friends and visitors from near and far and makes memories they talk about long after the fair is over!

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2015 Teen Volunteers Brethren Retirement Community honored their teen volunteers with a Pizza Party to end the summer program. The teen volunteers were invited to be recognized for their dedication to the residents throughout the summer. Janet Ashworth,

Coordinator of Volunteers, welcomed the group and thanked them for their generosity of time. She shared with the ﬁfteen attendees that over 400 hours of volunteer time was given by 27 young people. Brethren Retirement Community is appre-

ciative and grateful for all those who come and spend time with the residents. Anyone interested in volunteering at Brethren Retirement Community may contact Janet Ashworth, Coordinator of Volunteers at 937-547-7682.

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Wrap yourself in the warmth of Brethren Retirement Community and enjoy a carefree winter snug on a campus full of opportunities and amenities for all to enjoy. Forget about long, dreary winter days; at Brethren Retirement Community there is always something to do! Enjoy the many opportunities to meet with new and old friends in the craft room, gift shop, Senior FITness exercise class, woodworking shop, computer lab, or at the weekly neighborhood coffee socials. Three delicious meals are available as are housekeeping and laundry services if you should need them. The Winter Stay program does not require a long-term commitment so you are free to move in when the weather is chilly and move back to your home in the spring after the threat of inclement weather has passed. Take advantage of our Winter Stay Program and enjoy the ﬂurry of winter from inside the warmth and comfort of an assisted living apartment at Brethren Retirement Community. Your stay with us will bring peace of mind, a community of friends and an abundance of activities and amenities. We hope you enjoy it here and decide to stay, many of our residents do!

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CHURCH & SOCIAL

Alexis Gomez

VCC hosts former Idol contestant VERSAILLES – Alexis Gomez will be the special musical guest at VCC (Versailles Christian Church) for the worship services (9 and 10:30 a.m.) on Sept. 13. In the spring of 2015 Alexis showed America her talent as she competed in American Idol, Season XIV. She made it to the Top 16, being one of the Top 8 girls due to her stage presence, energy and starlike quality, all combined with her powerful vocals. Alexis grew up in the Dayton area and has been singing and playing music for as long as she can remember. She plays guitar, piano and dabbles around with a few other instruments to include banjo, bass and drums. Her songwriting has been noticed and recognized in recent years as she has won a number of local contests where’s she’s been given the opportunity to showcase some of her original music. She plays with her band locally, Alexis Gomez and The Mad River Band, as well as with a variety of bands in Nashville, Tennessee on the Broadway

strip. Alexis’ says, “Playing and singing with so many talented artists in Nashville has helped me so much! I think surrounding yourself with musicians like that, really is what will make you a better artist.” Recently she has performed with national artists Lee Greenwood, Clint Black, Montgomery Gentry, Lorrie Morgan, Aaron Tippen and others. Alexis is one of the Worship leaders at SouthBrook Christian Church in Miamisburg, her home church since she was a child. She will tell you, “I work hard at this, but at the end of the day, I know this is a gift that God has given me. I try to always remember that and thank God every chance I get.” Learn more about Alexis at www.alexisgomezmusic.com. Invite your friends to worship at VCC on Sept. 13 as Alexis shares her love for the Lord with music! VCC (Versailles Christian Church) is located at 105 W. Ward St., Versailles. For additional information, contact the VCC ofﬁce, 526-4194 or www.versaillescc.com.

Castine church hosts L.I.F.E. Share Event CASTINE – Ladies are invited to join Castine Church of the Brethren for its L.I.F.E. Share Event on Sept. 8, 6:30-8 p.m. The guest speaker will be Linda Hardy, who will be sharing her testimony of “What can separate us from the love of God.” They will provide a light meal, music, and fellowship. They will also be holding a baby shower to help the Darke County Pregnancy Help Center in Greenville. They ask for each lady in attendance to bring an un-

wrapped gift to donate for this ministry. Needed items include baby clothes (size newborn to 24-months/2T), socks, bibs, blankets (receiving and larger), bottles, crib sheets, baby wipes, onesies, snowsuits, wash cloths, baby care items (lotion, shampoo, baby wash), small baby toys and diapers. They will accept gently used clean baby clothes and maternity clothes. RSVP to the church at 678-9945 by Sept. 4 if you plan to attend.

Spoke-N-Word bike ride set

ROSEHILL – The Rose Hill Country Church will host a Gospel Sing on Sept. 13, 4 p.m. The church can be found by taking State Route 49 approximately 15 miles north of Greenville and turn left on McFeeley Petry Road. The church is on the left. Supper will follow the sing.

VERSAILLES – It’s time for an autumn motorcycle ride. Spoke-NWord is a new bike group for Christians who enjoy motorcycle trips and great fellowship. Spoke-N-Word has already been on one trip and a new trip is lined up for Sept. 20, leaving from the VCC (Versailles Christian Church) parking lot at 11:45 a.m. The bike ride will include a stop for lunch and ice cream at Young’s Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs. For more information, contact Don Gladish, (419) 305-6189, Melinda Jeffery, 570-8978, or Antrum Stewart, 564-7409. VCC is located at 105 W. Ward St., Versailles. For additional information contact the VCC ofﬁce at 526-4194 or visit www. versaillescc.com.

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AWANA in Covington COVINGTON – AWANA Clubs start at Stillwater Community Church on Sept. 2 at 6:30 p.m. They begin their new AWANA year with a Fun Night - games, jumpies, and snacks! Their AWANA Clubs are for four years old thru sixth grade. They meet every Wednesday from Sept. 2 to March 2016. For more information call 4735270. They are located at 7900 W. Sugar Grove Road, Covington.

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Prairie Days Pie Baking Contest GREENVILLE – Do you think you have the best pie in Darke County? Come ﬁnd out who really does! Join the Darke County Park District on Sept. 26 for the annual Prairie Days Pie Baking Contest, held at Shawnee Prairie Preserve, 4267 State Route 502 W., Greenville. The rules are simple. Have your pie (or pies if you would like to enter more than one) to the Nature Center between 9:30-10 a.m. on Sept. 26. Judging will start promptly at 10 a.m. There is a $2 entry fee per pie. The judging categories will be divided into apple, berry, peach, and other. Please no meringue or refrigerated pies. The pie(s) will need to be baked in a disposable pie

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pan as dishes cannot be returned. A cash prize will be awarded to the best in show entry. Please call the Nature Center at 548-0165 with any questions or for more information. After judging, the pies will be sold at the Mad Anthony’s Tavern, all proceeds will beneﬁt the Friends of the Darke County Parks.

Hess turns 90 GREENVILLE – The family of Phyllis A. Hess would like to celebrate her birthday with a card shower. She turned 90 on Aug. 25. Cards may be sent to her at Phyllis A. Hess, 7259 State Route 571 E., Greenville, Ohio 45331.

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worldwide marriage ministry. UME holds Weekend retreats for marriage couples around the world. The next weekend in this area is November 6-8 at the Days Inn, Sidney. The cost of attending a UME Weekend (room, meals and other expenses) has already been paid for by donations from previously encountered couples and from event proceeds like this concert. United Marriage Encounter would like to thank their co-sponsors, Piqua Baptist Church and Thrivent Financial.

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The Darke County Fair entertains and educates BY BOB ROBINSON ASSOC. EDITOR brobinson@earlybirdpaper.com

The new Darke County Elite team poses with Cari Plessinger and the team’s mascot, Jaxon. (Bob Robinson photo)

New cheer squad open to Darke County youth BY BOB ROBINSON ASSOC. EDITOR brobinson@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – A new team at the Darke County Fair Cheerleading Competition is the Darke County Elite. They aren’t tied to a single school; in fact the participants come from all over the county. “We saw a niche,” said Cari Plessinger. She and her husband, Bill, own the 5678 Dance Studio on North Broadway in Green-

ville. “We now have 23 girls, grades Kindergarten through six.” The niche is the number of girls who would like to learn cheer but can’t through their own schools. “Some don’t have junior cheer programs, others limit the number of students that can be involved,” she said. “We have open enrollment, and we plan to continue through the year.” Plessinger said they will

continue going to competitions. They started the team in May and practice every Sunday. “Today was their ﬁrst experience,” she said. They ended up placing third in the Pee Wee Cheer competition. The Elite’s coaches are Greenville High School’s Taylor Ward and Tessa Schatz, and Bradford’s Kelly Moore. “These are the three top gymnasts in the area,” Plessinger said.

Shine On Corynna will be held Oct. 3 GREENVILLE – The second annual Shine On Corynna event will be held Oct. 3, at the Darke County Fairgrounds. Last year, over 400 people participated in their 5K glow in the dark run/walk. Once again they are planning a big evening of family. Activities will include a bouncy house, games, DJ, and presale Romers Chicken Dinners. New to the event will be a dunk tank and cotton candy. Corynna Strawser was 16 years old when she passed away from Mito-

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Re-election golf outing for Spencer DARKE COUNTY Supporters to re-elect Sheriff Toby L. Spencer have scheduled a special scramble golf outing Sept. 26 at the Beechwood Golf Course. Sheriff Spencer announced his decision to run for a seventh term in ofﬁce in the 2016 General Election. The money raised

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GREENVILLE – It matters little the preferences of the typical fair-goer… the Great Darke County Fair has something for everyone to enjoy. Entertainment options come in all varieties… Granpa Cratchet was a hit with the little ones and their parents, with three shows daily. In between shows he could sometimes be seen driving around the fairgrounds, attracting viewers to his next show. Granpa wants the kids to learn something good. “It’s about time kids learned something good from a movie,” he said as he pitched one of his DVDs: Work Together Movie. “It’s only $100 plus a hug,” he said. As expected, the response was less than enthusiastic, so he told everyone he would sell it to them for $10 plus a hug. “I’ll tell you what,” he said. “I’ll cut that in half. You can have the DVD for $5. Plus a hug! If you have $10 (plus a hug) you can get the DVD plus a bag full of all kinds of teaching materials.” Granpa Cratchet then closed the show and met kids of all ages for their hugs, DVDs and bags of teaching items. “Be sure to come back next year,” he said. “Learn about the garbage… and keep the garbage out!” About a half hour after Granpa ﬁnished, animal lovers got to see Wambold’s Amazing Animals. The show consisted of miniature horses, performing tigers and K9 capers by comedy canines. Wambold’s theme is to “preserve our animal companions through education and entertainment.” The show is designed as an educational experience; it also includes information about camels, llamas and

New Madison garage sales NEW MADISON – The New Madison Community Garage Sales will be held Sept. 17-19 (no permit is needed). Send address, days and time of your sale to P. Jackson, 301 N. Harrison, New Madison before Sept. 15 to be on the ﬂyer.

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A “packed house” enjoyed a Wambold’s Amazing Animals educational presentation that started with the two miniature horses shown here. (Bob Robinson photo)

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Local award-winning winery to hold grand opening Sept. 5

GREENVILLE – The next meeting of the “Living with Cancer” Support Group will be held Sept. 3, 7-8:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Board Room on the ﬁrst ﬂoor at Wayne HealthCare. The room is located down the hallway past the lab; turn left at the end of the hallway. It is on the left. Refreshments will be served. Adam Schwartz, director of pharmacy at Wayne HealthCare will be sharing information and taking questions, etc.

Plan to attend with any questions you might have related to cancer medications, side efARCANUM - The wait buds? Grab some salt and fects, uses etc.

is ﬁnally over... A.R. Winery is popping the corks and pouring the glasses Sept., 5 from 3-9 p.m. at their wine tasting room located on their farm at 3564 Gordon Landis Rd. in Arcanum (just off Route 49). Russell and Angie Rex, are excited to open their doors to you in the country. Step back in time when you enter the doors of A.R. Winery. While sipping on your wine, you can enjoy looking at the hand painted mural on the tasting bar, by local artist Shelly Flory, and the wide variety of vintage signs and antiques ﬁlling the walls. Come try their latest release “Caught Red Handed” or their tropical storm “El Nino”, an explosion of strawberry, pineapple, mango and papaya. Want to tempt your taste

head for a bottle of El Loco Lime, their one-of-a-kind Margarita wine. Looking for something more-well known? Try their two-time silver medal award winner, Lock, Stock & Berries or their Forbidden Apple that just won Gold and “Best In Class” at the Indy International Wine Competition. Look for their Border Collie, Fuel, on every label at Eikenberry’s IGA, Montage, Hot Rods and Harleys in Greenville, Suttons Super Value in Arcanum and Miami Valley Wine & Spirits in Tipp City. Check out their website at www.arwinery. com or call Russell at 4170565 for a list of all stores they’re currently in and to keep up-to-date on all events happening on the farm. They will be open on Saturdays only.

Jazz Band takes stage at Marling Band Shell GREENVILLE – The Greenville Municipal Big Band returns to the stage of the Marling Band Shell in Greenville City Park on Aug. 30 with a concert of jazz and big band favorites. Concert time is 7:30 p.m. The concert will be directed by the band’s associate conductor, Doug Albright. All Municipal Band concerts are free and open to the public. Plenty of seating will be available in the park benches. Listeners may bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating if they wish. Vocalist Mary Knapke will be the musical guest this week. Knapke is well known throughout Southwest Ohio as a performer of classic American popular songs. She will be singing

“Night and Day,” “As Long As I’m Singing,” “I Could Have Danced All Night,” and “Colors the Wind.” Also included on the program will be “Stardust,” featuring trumpeters John Slonaker and Ken McCoy in an arrangement based on the version performed by the Ted Heath Orchestra. Other selections include “Runaway Baby,” “Big Spender,” “Night Train,” and “Singing in the Rain.” The performance of Astor Piazzolla’s “Libertango” will bring a touch of exotic Argentine dance music to the evening. The full concert band will return on Sept. 6 for the ﬁnal concert of the summer series. JR Price will direct the band in a musical farewell to the summer.

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The local Cancer Association of Darke County sponsors the Living with Cancer group in cooperation with Wayne Hospital. The Support Group is free and open to the public. Facilitating the support group meeting this week will be Christine Lynn, Executive Director of the cancer association. Corporate sponsors for CADC for 2015 are Johnston Chiropractic Clinic, North Star Hardware and Implement, Williamson Insurance, Greenville Memorial Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, FOE

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Versailles Museum gives thanks for social VERSAILLES – The Versailles Area Museum staff had a great time and hope you did too. Whenever they host an event it’s ﬁlled with great friend, great food/music, and conversation. The annual Ice Cream Social was another example of the fun. The museum thanks all who donated, volunteered, or attended. It takes a vil-

lage or more and they are grateful to all who participated from all over. They also thank Dick Cofﬁeld for the pictures taken during the event. Continue to watch for their next event and remember the museum is open each Sunday from 1-4 p.m. and you are encouraged and welcome to tour.

Arcanum Library plans fall events

ARCANUM – The Great Darke County Fair is wrapping up, and school is starting. Summer is coming to a close, and fall weather will be here fast (some might argue that we have already had a taste of fall weather). The Arcanum Public Library is busy making plans for the upcoming fall and winter months and hopes to provide lots of programs for young and old alike. Two very popular programs will begin on Sept. 8. The Story time sessions for children ages 2-5 will be held on Tuesdays this year. Come bring your child for stories, songs, and crafts. Each Tues-

day will have a session starting at 10 a.m., and another at 11 a.m. The after school club for kids in grades 1-4 will also be meeting on Tuesdays this year. The kids can come over to the library after school, and it lasts until 4:45 p.m. What a great time to make a craft, play a game, do an experiment, have a snack, and get together with friends! As the library makes ﬁnal plans for other programs in the upcoming months, they encourage you to keep a watch on our website for updates at www.arcanumpubliclibrary.org. You can also give us a call at 692-8484.

Board of Elections GREENVILLE – The Board of Election will be closed on Sept. 1 to conduct ofﬁce staff training for newly purchased electronic poll books.

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Curli-Q’s offering square dance lessons

Weber will discuss hip replacement

BROOKVILLE – The Brookville Curli-Q’s Square Dance Club, which dances monthly on the second Saturday at Brookville’s Golden Gate Park Christena Leiber Senior Center at 7:30 p.m., is announcing its lesson class for 2015-2016. The lessons start Sept. 15 and will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 511 North Commerce St., Lewisburg, every Tuesday evening from 7:30-9:30 p.m. This series of lessons will teach you to dance at the plus level which is the level at which the other Miami Valley Dance Council Clubs and most of the world clubs

VERSAILLES – Patients in need of hip replacements have a new alternative with Dr. Chad Weber, a surgeon with Orthopedic Associates of Southwest Ohio (OASWO), who is performing a different technique that is less painful and requires a shorter recovery time. Weber, who is a board certiﬁed orthopedic surgeon and provides comprehensive general orthopedic surgery and orthopedic trauma care throughout the Miami Valley and surrounding areas, is one of the only surgeons in the area performing what’s called the direct anterior hip replacement approach. This approach is a minimally invasive surgical technique. Weber has performed the direct anterior method for about one year, which includes more than 50 surgeries. Dr. Weber holds a free monthly Total Joint Replacement Class at Versailles Health Care Center. The event is open to anyone con-

dance. Although there are many, a few important reasons that you should be motivated to get into square dancing are, because during a regular two and a half hour dance you travel about 3 to 5 miles while listening to good music, exercising your mind and body, making new friends, and having fun doing all of this! You do not need a partner for these lessons. The ﬁrst two lessons are free and then $2 per lesson. If you are interested, or if you have any questions, call Don or Jackie at 667-6877 or Bob at 623-2700 or… just show up for the lessons.

Filmmaking comes to libraries ELDORADO – The Preble County District Library is taking one of its popular programs to six branch locations. Last year, kids aged 8-12 took to the camera at the Eaton Branch Library to create a stop-motion movie in a four-part workshop. This fall, the popular workshop will travel around the county, giving kids the chance to explore the same ﬁlmmaking techniques. Using iPads, Android devices, and computers, the Tween Filmmakers Club Workshops will have kids creating sample ﬁlms in various styles: stop-motion, Claymation, and additive drawing. Participants

will learn the techniques and tools to create simple ﬁlms at home. For those interested in learning to make ﬁlms, attend one of the local programs: Eldorado Branch Library on Sept. 8, 4:15 p.m. New Paris Branch Library on Sept. 22, 4:15 p.m. West Manchester Branch Library on Sept. 28, 4:15 p.m. For a full schedule of events for all ages at the library, go to www.preblelibrary.org and click on the “Events” tab. You can also follow the library on Facebook at www.facebook. com/PrebleLibrary.

#JackStrong Benefit will be held Sept. 4 GREENVILLE – An auction will take place this Friday, Sept. 4 in to benefit the family of 7-month-old Jack Monnin who is the son of Jeremy and Amy Monnin of Arcanum. Young Jack was diagnosed with Biliary Atresia, which is a rare disease of the liver and bile ducts in infants. The disease causes blockage of bile flow from the liver to the gallbladder. This causes the bile to be trapped inside the liver, quickly causing damage and scarring of the liver cells (Cirrhosis), and eventually liver failure. Since Biliary Atresia does not respond to medication, a Kasai procedure or hepatoportoenterostomy is performed to re-establish bile flow from the liver into the intestine. The Kasai procedure is not a cure, but it does allow babies to grow and have fairly good health for several, sometimes for many years. According to

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State of the Heart’s Indiana Golf Outing WINCHESTER, Ind. – State of the Heart Hospice will hold the nonproﬁt agency’s fourth annual Indiana Memorial Golf Outing, Sept. 25 at the Winchester Golf Club in Winchester, Ind. This year, proceeds will help provide Hospice patient care services to Indiana families in need. Integrity Ambulance Service, headquartered in Greenville, is the presenting sponsor. Tee time for the outing is noon. You will enjoy 18 holes of golf (including cart) at the Winchester Golf Club, lunch and two drink tickets. Winchester Golf Club is a new location for the Indiana Golf Outing and they

are very excited about this new partnership. Registration forms can be found on their website or picked up in any of their three ofﬁces located in Portland, Greenville and Coldwater. There are a variety of other sponsorship levels available as well. For more information about becoming a sponsor, contact Erica Wentworth at 548-2999 or ewentworth@ stateoftheheartcare.org. For 35 years, State of the Heart has cared for patients and families in eastern Indiana and western Ohio who are confronting a life limiting illness. For more information about the services visit the web site at www. stateoftheheartcare.org.

VHCC turns 30 and seeks old pictures VERSAILLES – On Sept. 13, Versailles Health Care Center is celebrating 30 years of serving the Versailles community and surrounding areas, and VHCC is looking for old photographs from the community. VHCC is seeking old photos of the care center for a collage of the past 30 years! VHCC is also looking for old photographs of community landmarks and local businesses for display throughout the center. Current photographs of the

community are being requested for display as well. Versailles Health Care Center appreciates the community’s assistance in gathering photos for the center and is holding a contest for the residents and patients to judge. VHCC is asking for photographs by Sept. 30. The VHCC staff can copy your photographs and return them to you. If you want to participate or need more information, call Beth Bell at 526-5570.

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Basket Raffle will end during Prairie Days GREENVILLE – The Friends of the Darke County Park District are once again running their annual basket raffle this summer to culminate at Prairie Days on Sept. 26 and 27. Local clubs donated baskets full of goodies to raise money for the Friends of the Parks. Baskets include one from the Darke County Birders, containing a bird house feeder, a Lee Cable collector’s plate, a hand carved cardinal, and more. The Darke County Photo club donated a basket full of supplies including a Cannon Power Shot camera, a camera bag, a flexible tripod, and much more for you photography needs. The Old Thyme Gardeners basket contains two great gardening reference books, gardening gloves, a $20 gift certificate to Hannah’s Garden Center, and too many more things to list. The Darke County Canoe and Kayak Club

donated a basket that any tea aﬁcionado would love. This basket includes a Ginger Lily tea pot, kitchen towels, assorted teas, and more. The Tecumseh Trail Phoenix Committee donated a fabulous kitchen themed basket with a Kitchen Aid food chopper, a Kitchen Aid two speed hand blender, a dish drainer, and more handy tools around the kitchen. All of the baskets are on display at the Nature Center at Shawnee Prairie, 4267 State Route 502 West, Greenville, and tickets are available for purchase Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5, and all proceeds go to the Friends of the Darke County Park District. The drawing will be held at Prairie Days on Sept. 27; you do not need to be present to win. Help support the Friends of the Darke County Parks, and win an awesome basket full of goodies.

VERSAILLES – For the past 30 years, Versailles Health Care Center, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, has been dedicated to serving the Versailles community and surrounding areas, and offers short-term rehab services, outpatient therapy, and long-term care. Versailles Health Care Center is seeking community members to get involved in the lives of senior citizens by volunteering their time at the health care center. Activities Director Candy Stump, who recognizes the hard work and dedication of VHCC’s current volunteers, is in search of new volun-

teers. “Our volunteers make such a profound impact in the lives of each and every patient they touch. We are blessed to have our loyal volunteers.” For more information about Versailles Health Care Center, call 526-5570 or visit www.versailleshealthcare. com. If you would like to join the volunteer program at Versailles Health Care Center, call and ask for Candy Stump or CEO/Administrator Kristy Earick. Stump and Earick may be contacted via email at cstump@covenantcare.com and kearick@covenantcare.com, respectively.

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GREENVILLE – The Ladies Auxiliary F.O.E. (Fraternal Order of the Eagles) #2177, Greenville, is represented here by Delores Beisner. Delores helped to award ribbons to the Darke County Special athletes. Shown in this photo with Mrs. Beisner are Versailles High School students Abbie Marshall, Cheyanne Lingo, Kori Oliver and Selena Todd in the 4 x 100 Uniﬁed relay. This relay features two special athletes with two typical students. The relay was one of the races in the annual Track and Field Event in May for the Darke Co. Special Olympics program.

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Weikert walks to fair; wins oldest person prize RYAN BERRY

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GREENVILLE – Roy Weikert came close last year to being the oldest person at the Great Darke County Fair, but missed it by a few years. This year he thought he would give it another shot. At the age of 101, Weikert was named the oldest person at the fair. Unlike some of the past champions, Weikert didn’t come to the fair in a wheelchair or scooter. He walked from the Brethren Retirement Community to the fairgrounds and planned on walking around and seeing the sights while he was there. Walking isn’t out of the ordinary for the founder of the General Films company in Covington. He said he walks two miles every day. Weikert was born Oct. 22, 1913 just outside of Arcanum. However, he lived the majority of his life in Covington and California. At the age of 90 he moved

from California back to Ohio. He proudly boasted that he drove the U-Haul truck the entire distance. How has he been able to live such a full and healthy life? With a smirk, Weikert said he was a lifelong bachelor. He added he has a well rounded diet, sleeps well and exercises. Weikert received $100 from event sponsors, Gregory Peck Sound Service and the Darke County Agricultural Society. This year’s runner-up was Mary Martin. She has a strong connection to the Darke County Fair as her great grandfather, C.F. York, served as the president of Agricultural Society from 1941 to 1951. The Greenville resident was also the ﬁrst person to have a telephone in the community. Her son, Richard Martin, said her phone number was 1. Martin, a grandniece of Annie Oakley, was born Aug. 28, 1914. Also topping the century mark was Lucy Wolfe, who was born Aug. 6, 1915.

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Thomisa Tudor was a winner of Hunter Hayes tickets in an Early Bird/Bluebag Media Facebook contest. She and a friend are shown with Scoop.

Early Bird/Bluebag contest winners get tickets for concert RYAN BERRY

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GREENVILLE – The Early Bird/Bluebag Media sent 10 of our loyal Facebook followers to the Hunter Hayes Concert at the Great Darke County Fair. The only requirement was to tell us your favorite fair memory. Our winners were Tanya Ryan, Denis Pogue, Deb Smith, Pam Poppaw and Thomisa

Tudor. Ryan is still a newbie as far as the fair is concerned. She has only been living in the area since 2006. She said, “I was blown away by how amazing the fair really is here! I just walked around in amazement I couldn’t believe how friendly everyone was. Now this is truly a staple in our family every year. We look forward to The Great Darke County Fair! A big thanks to all who make this such a Darke County

At precisely 5:30 Aug. 26 units from several American Legion and VFW posts, including Auxiliary, marched onto the Grandstand track for the annual Veterans Day Parade and Memorial Ceremony. (Bob Robinson photo)

treasure!” Pogue has her own favorite things to do and eat, which includes watching the horse races and getting pizza from under the Grandstand. Smith said she enjoys running into old friends. “It’s like a huge reunion!! I love it!!” Like a lot of us, Poppaw’s memories center around one thing – fair food. She says she has something different each night. Tudor is looking to make

memories. She had never attended the fair until this year. In regards to getting the tickets, Tudor said, “This would make a great ﬁrst experience memory.” She picked a good year to start making memories since this was the ﬁrst time anyone could remember the concert being delayed due to rain. Like us on Facebook, (www.facebook.com/bluebagnews) and you might have a chance to win a future Facebook contest.

Veterans attending the fair on Darke County Veterans Day received a special T-shirt from the Darke County Veterans Service Commission. (Bob Robinson photo)

Veterans Day ceremony is a reminder to support Vets BOB ROBINSON

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Kelly Moore shows off her Cheerleading Competition Grand Champion trophy while mom Jenny congratulates her. (Bob Robinson photo)

Bradford’s Kelly Moore is fair cheer Grand Champion BOB ROBINSON

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GREENVILLE – Bradford senior Kelly Moore was talking about her First Place win in the high school individual category at the Darke County Fair Cheerleading Competition when she asked to be excused for a minute… she had just won the Competition Grand Champion and had to pick up her trophy. She returned with a smile. Proud mom Jenny hugged her daughter; Kelly fought back a few tears. “You’ve worked so hard,” mom said. “Congratulations!” Dad Michael wasn’t able to be there. Kelly is not a stranger to competition trophies, having won her share in the past. She’s won at least three individual champion-

ships at the Darke County competition. The skill doesn’t come naturally, she said, but is rather the product of hard work. “I’ve worked really hard for years,” she said. “Now it comes a little more naturally.” At the same time, the hard work is still a requirement. “The team? We practice four or ﬁve times a week. Me? I’m constantly practicing… always practicing.” Kelly used to be in gymnastics but now concentrates completely on cheer. She doesn’t know yet what college she’ll be attending but her dream is to be a college cheerleader. “I just know I want to cheer in college… that’s been my dream since I was four years old.” Regardless of the college she attends, she plans to major in biology and premed.

GREENVILLE – “The sacrifice of our veterans sometimes goes unnoticed by those of us benefitting from those sacrifices,” said Dennis Dickey, Commander of American Legion Third District. He was the guest speaker for the Annual Darke County Fair Veterans Day Parade Aug. 26. Noting the sacrifices made by service members, he also acknowledged the challenges faced by their families. “We also understand families who have to deal with the uncertainty of

whether or not mom or dad will live through the next tour (in a war zone).” Without those sacrifices services such as this one would not be possible, he added. “Those who defend us must be supported,” he said. Acknowledging there are also times when armed forces are not always in harm’s way, he added, “Even when the guns temporarily stop firing.” As a final note, he questioned whether the CEO of any company – big or small – had more responsibility than the 20-year-old leading ‘point’ in Afghanistan… “I think not,” he said.

The half-hour ceremony included the entrance of a number of American Legion, VFW and Auxiliary units, followed by the Invocation from Pastor Gerald “Scott” Trittschuh and the singing of the National Anthem by Mandy Rismiller. Dickey commented it was nice hearing it sung the way it’s supposed to be sung “instead of butchering it to death” as is so often done today. The ceremony also included the Pledge of Allegiance led by Elaine Harter, 21 Gun Salute by the North Star American Legion Post 174, Taps by Angie Rauh and Cristy Moody, and

the Benediction by Pastor Trittschuh. Darke County Fair Manager Daryl Rifﬂe introduced Fair Board members in attendance. Out Going County Commander George Stuck, who had welcomed the more than 1,000 attendees to the ceremony, dismissed the Marching Units. Special thanks was given to the Darke County Veterans Service Commission for its support of local veterans, also for the T-shirts they handed out to those with proof of service. Members of the commission board are Doug Black, Jack Sloat, James Stamcoff, Ted Bruner and James Kammer.

Many have climbed; but no winners yet BOB ROBINSON

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GREENVILLE – Fair goers have heard repeatedly over the loudspeaker… climb the wall and win $100. As of Tuesday afternoon, many have tried but none have succeeded. The Rock Wall is located at the south end of the fairgrounds near such notable rides as the Zipper, and just east of the Ferris Wheel and Merry-GoRound. “I’ve seen rock climbers, tree climbers – they come up, ﬂex their muscles – and they don’t make it,” said Robin Newberry, whose late husband used to

own it. “He made it once.” She added the ones who do make it are the ones you would least expect. “It’s more the younger people, teens and kids.” Newberry said her son, 10-year-old Charley, has made it to the top more than once. She also remembered a 24-year-old girl made it. “These guys (the rock climbers) would tell me there’s no way… it’s impossible,” she said. “I take out my phone and show them the video.” This year, at least so far, nobody has made it. She noted a teen boy got within a foot or two but couldn’t make the last push to hit the bell. It costs $5 to make the

The little girl on the left is having little difﬁculty with the “easy” side of the Rock Wall; 10-year-old Charley Newberry attempted the “hard” side. He didn’t make it. (Bob Robinson photo)

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NOW HIRING State Tested Nursing Assistants Full-Time $1,000 Full-time Sign-On Bonus Available!

VERSAILLES HEALTH CARE CENTER 200 Marker Road Versailles, OH 45380 www.versailleshealthcare.com Call and schedule an appt and apply in person or online Call: Amber Whittaker Payroll Coordinator (937) 526-5570 EOE

Landscape and Groundskeeping Worker $300 Sign-On Bonus

Darke County’s #1 Landscape Company has a full time position open for an individual that enjoys working out doors and has an eye for detail. This position has a variety of tasks which include mowing, trimming, planting, watering, mulching, digging, and sod laying. For consideration, contact Flory Landscaping at 937548-2200 or fill out an application at 1224 Ft. Jefferson Rd. Greenville, OH 45331 (M-F 8-4:30pm)

Frank Miller Lumber Co., Inc. Maintenance Technician

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A well-established company in the Union City area is looking for a self motivated individual to perform maintenance and preventative maintenance on all machinery. This person must be able to work in a fast paced, 3rd shift environment, to prevent loss of production. The ideal applicant should have experience in diagnosing and repairing both high and low voltage systems, mechanical systems and welding and fabrication. Candidates should be at least 18 years of age and able to work 3rd shift. Competitive pay, excellent insurance, and a 401K Plan are just a few of the beneﬁts available to you. Applications are available at the main ofﬁce or submit your resume to: Human Resources Manager Frank Miller Lumber Company, Inc. 1690 Frank Miller Road Union City, Indiana 47390

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Willow Place Apartments - We’re better than ever! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Call 937316-8025 or 937-3168489. Equal Housing Opportunity.

“On-Call” Part-time Sub Driver

Community Action Partnership is accepting applications for “On-Call” Part-time Sub Drivers, 10-20 hrs wk. Must be 25 years of age, possess a valid Ohio driver’s license, subject to pre-employment and random drug & alcohol testing, criminal background check & MVR. Training available. Physical may be required. Retirees welcomed. EOE. Applications available at Community Action Partnership 1469 Sweitzer St., Greenville, OH 8-4:30

LAND CONTRACT, FOR RENT 2 BR apt in New Madi6384 US Rt 36 East. Commercial space for son. No appliances or Remodeled 4 BR, 2 BA rent. On Broadway in W/D hookup. Electric home w/2 car garage on Gnvl. Call for more de- heat. Metro approved. .5 acre. Could house 1 tails. 548-3549 No pets. $370/mo to 2 families. $3K down, + deposit & utilities. $778.11/mo. 548-5053 APARTMENT, Arcanum References. 937-459Area. Large living room, 2784 between 1-5pm benanzer.com 2 bedrooms, kitchen w/ Furnished efficiency stove & refrigerator, ga- 1 BR downstairs apt apt, Versailles. $315 + rage. $400/month. No in Greenville. Deposit 2 BR, 2 bath apt. $600/ deposit & electric. No smoking/pets. Ref. & required. No pets. mo + deposit. 2 car pets. Village Court 937- deposit required. CALL Call after 4, 937-4174099 garage. C/a. No pets. 548-2108 692-5278, 459-2172 No smoking. 980 Manchester, Greenville. 937-423-2604 Metro accepted. Large 2 BR, 1/2 double. 407 Come grow with us! Fort Recovery Industries, Inc., a strong area employer for 70 Gray. Garage. 548- years, is in need of highly motivated individuals with a desire for professional growth 5005 opportunities. FOR RENT 179 Bellevernon - 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with range & refrigerator furnished. $425 per month plus $425 Security Deposit plus utilities. NO PETS! Call 937-417-4546 for Rental Application

Darke County Job & Family Services

Accepting Applications for the Following Full-Time Jobs

Eligibility/Referral Specialist 2 ________________________________ Interview applicants to determine their initial eligibility for one or more agency programs or services. Qualifications: Bachelor Degree preferred and/or experience which evidences a basic knowledge of budgeting and personal financial management. Social Services Worker 2 __________________________ May include some of the following: investigates suspected cases of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation; establishes service plans/ objectives; provides in-depth analysis to eliminate or improve potentially hazardous circumstances; evaluates and revises case plan to meet current needs; assists in emergency situations in office and remains on-call outside routine working hours as required or assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in social work, psychology, sociology or related field. Daycare Eligibility/Licensing _______________________________ Determine and re-determine client’s eligibility for publicly funded social services programs and conducts certification/recertification for county social services providers and/or monitor the functioning of county social services providers. Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in social work, psychology, sociology or related field. Benefits for all positions include $14.09 per hour, group health insurance, paid sick/vacation leave, holidays and Ohio Public Employees Retirement System. Submit Resume to: Gracie G. Overholser, Director Darke County Job and Family Services 631 Wagner Ave. Greenville, OH 45331

Also

Accepting Applications for the Following Position at Darke County Home

Full-Time LPN ________________ Beneﬁts include $13.00 per hour, group health insurance, paid sick/vacation leave, holidays and Ohio Public Employees Retirement System. Fill out application at Darke County Home or submit resume to: Tammy Bergman Darke County Home 5105 County Home Rd. Greenville, OH 45331

Production Full-Time Full-Time production positions are open on 2nd and 3rd shifts at our Hardware Plant located in Fort Recovery, OH and our Portland Casting Plant located in Portland, IN. The successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to: Operating a press after placing castings into the cavity and removing scrap, visually check the parts for quality finish, maintain good housekeeping practices, and perform other duties as assigned. Production Part-Time Part-Time production positions are open on 1st and 2nd shifts at our Assembly Packaging Plant. The successful applicants will be responsible for but not limited to: Using working knowledge of quality standards to check parts for compliance, ensures finished assemblies are packaged accurately per schedule and count, and perform other duties as assigned. Maintenance Technician This multi-craft position includes the troubleshooting and repair of PLC Controlled Equipment, Hydraulic, Pnuematic, CNC, Robotic, Welding and 3 Phase Industrial Electrical Equipment along with strong general plant maintenance skills. This is an excellent position offering competitive wages and benefits and growth potential in our multi-level Pay-For-Skills program. A two-year associates degree in Industrial Maintenance preferred, but not required. Apply in person from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. any weekday or send resume to: Fort Recovery Industries, Inc. 2440 State Route 49, Box 638 Fort Recovery, Ohio 45846-0638 applications@fortrecoveryindustries.com EOE

FOR RENT Arcanum: One 2 BR apt, w/d hookup, 1 car garage, dishwasher. 1 BR apt, w/d hookup, stove & refrig, $500. 937-692-5035

1 BR upstairs in Greenville. Stove, refrig furnished. $300/mo + deposit. 459-0334 3 BR ranch, in country, Greenville schools, 2438 Cox Rd, $600/deposit. 937-459-7377 SERVICES OFFERED MOWING, large or small jobs. Also Landscaping, Shrub Trimming, Spraying/Fertilizing, Snow Removal. Reasonable rates. References available. Very dependable. 548-1716, ask for Justin SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-208-6915 to start your application today! LAWN MOWING & ROLLING, Yard Cleanup, Shrub Trimming, Edging, Mulching, Landscape Maintenance. Free Estimates. Leave message for Gettysburg Outdoor at Lavy’s Corner Mart 937-447-3051

LPN or RN 2nd Shift – Full Time

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WANTED TO BUY BUYING VINTAGE GUITARS, Banjos, Mandolins & Amplifiers. ALSO buying Flutes, Saxophones, Trombones, Trumpets in good condition, Yamaha, Selmer, King, Conn. Bring them to Bach to Rock Music, 334 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH for an offer. 937547-1970, email: bachtorock@earthlink.net

Cars/Trucks, running or not. To $500. Will PU. Starter/alt $4-$10. Alum rims, $10-$14. CAT converters $5-$120, 937-423-2703 or 937621-5809 Local buyer paying cash for antiques. Arcanum, Greenville, Darke Co & Darke Co Fair items & any other collectibles. No furniture bigger than a washstand. 692-8050 WANTED WANTED: Jigsaw puzzles. Any size, any shape. Call 937-9960037 after 6pm, please leave a message Wanted: Used house trailers in good condition. Please call 937448-2974

To: Michelle Durham, American General Finance, David Halton or other persons having any interest in the following motor vehicles: you will take notice that an application for issuance of title has been filed by Duane Sanning for the following motor vehicles: 1996 GMC Jimmy - 2003 Ford Ranger - 1984 Chevy Pick-up

Beneﬁts ~ • • • •

SERVICES OFFERED TREE SERVICE Trim, removal, stumps, storm damage & cleanup. Joe 937-547-2161 ext 2

Notice of Hearing In the Matter of Issuance Of Certificates of Title for Abandoned Motor Vehicles Case No, 15CVT00298

STNA’s – All Shift’s available

Shift & Weekend Differentials Paid Holidays Life Insurance - paid by BRC! Health Insurance - Single HSA paid by BRC! Dental Insurance - Single plan paid by BRC! Family Plans Available – Health & Dental Vision Insurance 403(B) Pension Plan Company Discount Program Senior Fit – Open gym to all staff & spouses! Paid Vacation Paid Personal Leave Time Educational Assistance

The application will be considered by Judge Jonathan P. Hein, Darke County Common Pleas Court, on September 14, 2015, at 11:30 a.m. Any persons having an interest in said motor vehicles should appear at the hearing and prove their interest therein or the title issuance will be granted as requested. Duane Sanning, applicant Jonathan P. Hein, Judge LEGAL NOTICE

FOR RENT COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent. Great location on East Main St, high visibility. Call for more details, 548-5264

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids for Removal and Disposal of Lime Sludge from the Water Treatment Plant in the City of Greenville, Ohio shall be received by the Board of Control, c/o Janelle Cross, Municipal Building, 100 Public Square, Greenville, Ohio 45331, until 10:30 AM, September 17, 2015, at which time they will be opened and read aloud in the Municipal Council Room. The bids shall be received in accordance with the Invitation to Bidders, Instructions to Bidders, Specifications and Proposal Forms, all of which may be obtained from the City Board of Control (Planning & Zoning) Office.

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

The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F.

Download application online or complete in lobby.

Authorized by Greenville City Ordinance 15-71.

750 Chestnut St., Greenville, OH 45331 www.bhrc.org

Curt Garrison Safety/Service Director 8/23, 8/30, 2T

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

M & T Bank VS. No. 15CV00026 Thomas Beam, et al.

Greenville National VS. No. 15CV00217 N Carol Lee, et al.

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

JPMorgan VS. No. 14CV00158 Donald Schmidt, et al.

PNC Bank VS. No. 15CV00161 Rudy Louk, et al.

Second National VS. No. 15CV00198 Thomas Beam, et al.

United States of America VS. No. 14CV00450 Peggy Hipshire, et al.

Street Address: 514 Ash St Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221235040610400

Street Address: 227 N Main St Ansonia, Ohio Parcel Number: C15221322010210800

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

Street Address: 348 N Bridge St Gettysburg, Ohio Parcel Number: A05431025040111100

Street Address: 6934 State Route 121 N Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F24021225000040400

Street Address: 6434 Delisle Fourman Rd Arcanum, Ohio Parcel Number: Q63030929000020500

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $108,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than twothirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $20,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than twothirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

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

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $52,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than twothirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $60,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than twothirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $15,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than twothirds 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 8/30, 9/6, 9/13 3T

Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

General Information

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

Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

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 18, 2015, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Village of Union City in Darke County to-wit: Street Address: 408 S First St Union City, Ohio Parcel Number: H33211332040111800 The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $21,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than twothirds 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 8/30, 9/6, 9/13 3T

Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

from the outside only. The property is sold “as is”, caveat emptor (let the buyer beware). The Sheriff’s office does not have information on liens or taxes. Real estate tax information can be found at the following web site: darkepropertymax.governmax.com real estate appraisal database. All sales are held in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building, 520 South Broadway, Greenville. All sales begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.

Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

Bidding information

Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

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

Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

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.

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HELP WANTED HVAC INSTALLER TECH Excellent opportunity to be a part of a quality team. Immediate permanent positions available. Schmidt’s Heating, AC, Refrigeration & Geo Thermal. Apply at 999 Sweitzer St, Greenville, 548-5220

Responsible individuals needed to insert Early Birds. Inserting starts on Fridays at 8pm. MUST be 16 years or older. If you are interested please call 937-547-0851. If no answer please leave your name, address, and telephone number where you may be reached

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, August 30th 1-2:30pm

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EASILY MAINTAINED 1-ST home w/LRM & DRM. 2 BR w/hardwood floors. Newer nat. gas furnace & CA. Updated BA, wiring, roof. 1-car det. garage. MLS 607942 #4466 COUNTRY VIEWS! 2-ST farm home w/3 BR, 2 BA. LRM & FRM. Newer roof, septic. 30x50 barn for garage, workshop. 11+ Acres! MLS 608166 #4434 CONVENIENT LOCATION near banks, grocery, medical center. Brick ranch has 2 large BR w/hardwood floors. 1½ BA. Large LRM has WB/FP. DRM (possible 3rd BR). 9x37 enclosed patio. MLS 609992 #4472 COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR SALE! 2000+ sq ft. Ample blacktopped parking area! Perfect location for retail, auto sales, warehouse, distribution center or service center. 1+ acre lot. MLS 111280 #4387 RECENTLY LISTED! Unique log home custom built for owner. Stone wood burning FP in great rm. KIT has hickory cabinets, Jenn-Air range! 3 BR – porch off owner’s BR has view of well stocked pond. 4 Acres! MLS 616926 #4484

HELP WANTED JOIN A WORLD CLASS TEAM! Country View Family Farms is now hiring Barn Techs. FT/PT available at our Ridgeville, IN location. Excellent benefits! OT, PTO, 401K. No exp necessary. On-the-job training provided w/the potential to level up. Apply today online at www.countryviewfamilyfarms.com/employment or call 765-8572181

Responsible individuals needed to deliver Early Birds in all areas. Both motor & walking routes are available. If you are interested, please contact Becky S. at 937547-0851 and leave your name, address & phone number, if no answer Part-time help wanted. Must have a valid driver’s license. Call Gunckle Tree Service 937-423-2190 REAL ESTATE ADIRONDACK HUNTING & TIMBER TRACTS. 111 ACRES - LAKE ACCESS - $195,000. 144 ACRES - TROPHY DEER - $249,900. 131 ACRES - LAKEFRONT - $349,900. 3 hours NY City! Survey, yr round road, g’teed buildable! Financing avail! 866495-8733 WoodworthLakePreserve.com LENDER SAYS SELL! 5 acres - $14,900. Cooperstown Region! Hardwoods, apple trees, beautiful setting! Low taxes, g’teed buildable! Won’t last! Call 888-479-7997 Beautiful large log home on 2.4 aces w/3 BRs, loft, pellet boiler, pond & much more. Located on SR 571 on the edge of Greenville. $309,000. Trump Realty 678-5687 for your personal showing

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937-417-7111 ARCANUM 204 E. First St. $116,500. 3 bed, 2 bath, many updates, garage & workshop. Owner may consider a land contract. (111120) 304 S. High St. NEW PRICE $103,000. 3 Bed, 1.5 bath, Great room, fenced yard. (110390) 208 S. Sycamore NEW LISTING $73,500. 2 bed, 1 bath, det. 4 car garage, many updates inside and out. (111474) GREENVILLE 3230 US RT 36 $322,000. 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 3100+ sq ft., 2 car garage, 10 acres, long paved drive way, deck. (111006) 3468 St. Rt. 571 W. NEW PRICE $129,000. 3 bed, 1.5 bath, 1 car att. Garage, 2 acres, with 20x30 barn, bonus room upstairs. (111258) 6328 Bakers Store Gvl Rd. $147,000. 3 bed, 2 bath, 2+ acre with barn. (110840) 7308 Oh-121 N NEW PRICE $129,900. 3 bed, 2 full bath, 2 car att. Garage, nearly 1800 sq. ft. living space, just outside of Greenville. (111320) 120 Terrace Creek $107,700. 2 bed, 2 bath, condo style living, owners suite. (11138) 2820 St. Rt. 571 $106,900. 3 bed, 1.5 bath, barn, .43 acre. (110635) 1165 Donald $89,900. 3 beds, 1.5 baths, 1.5 att. garage, 1456 sq. ft. living space, north end of town. (111040) 829 Harrison Ave. NEW PRICE $74,500. 3 bed, 2 full bath, 2.5 detached garage, enclosed porch and a sunroom! (111335) 316 Wayne Ave. $77,900. 3 bed, 1.5 bath, lots of storage. (109431) 619 E. Fifth St. $65,000. 3 bed, 1 bath, large backyard. (111117) 115 Northwest $50,000. 2 bed, 1 bath, block building apartment with storage. (111112) UNION CITY 788 Beamsville UC Rd. $64,900. 2 bed, 1 bath, 2.88 acre Priced to sell. (110835) 209 N. Grandview St. $249,900. 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 half bath, finished basement, 2.5 car att. Garage, 3100 sq ft living space. (111254)

REAL ESTATE SO. ADIRONDACK LAKEFRONT PROPERTIES! 50 ACRES - 3 CABINS - $199,900. 51 ACRES - LODGE $399,900. Less than 3 hours NY City and 40 mins from Albany! Call 888-431-7214 or tour at WoodworthLakePreserve.com

LENDER ORDERED LAND SELL OFF! 20 TRACTS! 5 COUNTIES! 5 TO 144 ACRES FROM $8,900! Lakes, streams, State Land, cabins, views! G’teed buildable! Terms avail! Call 888-7386994 or NewYorkLandandLakes.com

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Well maintained home in the north end of Greenville close to dinning and shopping. Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Jay Kimmel. (111040)

REAL ESTATE Commercial property located in high traffic area. Close to the CVS store. Land contract available. 548-2223

HOUSEHOLD PILLOWTOP 14 INCH THICK MATTRESS & BOX SPRINGS: FULL SET $237; QUEEN SET $259; KING SET $399. In New Madison, 4 BR NEW IN PLASTIC WITH house. C/a, large yard. WARRANTY. 937-884Close to school. 547- 5455 We deliver 9248 Very nice used Rainbow vacuum sweeper. WarSPECIAL NOTICES ranty. Call 548-0870 DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO White Kenmore front HERITAGE FOR THE loader washer, $200. BLIND. Free 3 Day Va- 937-547-0104, ask for cation, Tax Deductible, Tina. Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. CALL 1-800-895-7416 AUTOMOTIVE 2004 Chev Impala, 4dr sedan, 3.4L V6, 134100 miles, $1950 Cash Only. 737-0063

NEW LISTING 7947 Zerber Rd., Bradford Country charm on a hillside! Well landscaped home with a full basement & large living room for entertaining family and friends.

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PRICE REDUCED 121 Anderson Ave., Greenville

First Choice Realty

The Right Choice 1400 Wagner Ave. Greenville, OH 45331

www.cbfirstchoice.com

548-5464

16 ACRES M/L bare ground in Section 13 of York Township! $10,500 per acre. EAST OF GREENVILLE at 5882 Culbertson Road is a 3 bedroom home with 50x32 building with lean-to. $109,900. INVESTMENT PROPERTY DOUBLE at 131 and 141 Pine Street! 2 bedrooms each side; gas F/A heat. Low 40’s. NEWLY REMODELED 2-3 bedroom home at 329 E. Water has everything new inside and new vinyl siding outside! Seller will pay closing costs for qualified buyer! $63,000. INVESTMENT PROPERTY DOUBLE at 301 and 303 Green Street! 2 bedrooms each side; gas F/A heat; 2 car detached garage. Low 20’s. APPROVED BUILDING LOT at corner of Bur Oak and Aspen! Improved with drilled well; trees; grass and sidewalks! Upper 20’s. IN WAYNE LAKES this 2 bedroom home at 1180 East Drive has corner fireplace; attached garage; WOODED, CORNER LOT! Mid 40’s. BRICK RANCH DOUBLE 4044-4046 US Rt. 127! 2 bedrooms; 1½ baths; family room each side; 1 car attached garage. Both occupied. Upper 90’s. OVER 2,000 SQ. FT. of living area in this 2-story home at 142 Willow! 3 bedrooms (1 a master suite!); 2½ baths; wood-burning fireplace in family room; covered front porch; deck; 2 car attached garage. Beautifully landscaped! $184,900.

BLUE SPRUCE REALTY 547-9770

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OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 3RD 5:30-7PM 971 MANCHESTER-GREENVILLE Time to Down Size? This spacious 2 BR 2 Bath Brick with 2 car garage in Greenville’s North end, will be sure to please. 950 MANCHESTER-GREENVILLE Looking to downsize, check out this 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home that is move in ready, many recent updates. Call today to schedule your tour of this lovely home.

DON’T DELAY CALL TODAY! 3425 ARCANUM-BEARSMILL RD 4 BR 2.5 Bath home with 2464 sq ft with lots of outdoor living areas on 2.27 acres. 2 car attached garage plus 30x24 bldg. 905 STRATFORD-GREENVILLE 3 bedroom 2 bath split floor plan Brick home with over 1600 Sq Ft and 2 car garage in Greenville’s north end. 100 PINEWOOD-GREENVILLE 2 BR 2 Bath one story Brick with 2 car garage. New roof, updated appliances, flooring etc. Call today to see this move in ready home. 4740 CHILDRENS HOME-BRADFORDGREENVILLE Luxury living in this 3 BR 3.5 bath basement home on 5 acres with ¾ acre pond. Must see or call for details. 1303 Chippewa Dr. Greenville

937-547-3077

2004 Ram Crew 4x4, 111,000, $11,995. 2012 Equinox AWD $13,995. 2004 Avalanche $9995. 2003 Silverado Z71 $9995. 2010 Chevy Crew Z71 $19,995. 2006 Chevy work truck 2500 $8995. 2006 Dakota Crew $7995. 2005 Equinox $6495. 2010 HHR $8995. 2010 Cobalt $6495. 2008 G6 $7995. 2007 Eclipse $6995. 2007 Elantra, 57,000 $8995. 2012 Cruze CT, 34,000 $11,995. 2005 Neon $3695. Buy - Sell - Trade! www.CountryAuto SalesGreenville. com 548-1337 1998 Ford 350 Super Cargo van, 7.3 diesel, 937-266-8981 HOUSEHOLD Couch, 1 yr old, never used, brown cloth, full size $450. 937-4671374 anytime New, warehouse liquidation, queen $169, king $219, full $149, twin $79 we deliver call 937-8845455

MISC. FOR SALE DAVIDSON POOLS SPECIAL SALE. Hot tubs, pools up to 50% off. Special on automatic covers, liners, chemicals. 447-4681

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.

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OPEN TODAY Sun., Aug. 30, 1-3PM

6411 Country Club Dr., Greenville, OH 45331 MLS 111344 Easy living with all around views of the 11th tee of Country Club Estates. This luxurious home offers just over 3,000 sq. ft. and includes a master suite with a 9’3’’x9’7’’ walk-in closet and master bath with jacuzzi tub and granite top double sinks. Drink your coffee in the sunroom overlooking the course with wrap around deck access. A full finished walk-out basement completes this home with additional kitchen, bathroom, storage space, and recreational rooms. Additional detached storage shed great for golf carts, motorcycles, and lawn mowers. This is a must-see elite locale property! Hosted by Mike Baker 937-459-9558.

Midwest

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

www.midwest-realty.com

PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2015 - 10:00 A.M. DOORS OPEN AT 8:30 A.M. 5862 KRUCKEBERG RD. GREENVILLE, OH 45331

DIRECTIONS: From downtown Dayton, Ohio Take I -70 West to St. Rt. 127 North to Greenville to Kruckeberg Rd. Turn right on Kruckeberg go approx. 1 mile to sale site on left. (Watch for signs) Auctioneers Note – Featuring Live Audio & Video so you can bid at home or on the go with your smart phone or tablet. Go to www. auctionzip.com, enter auctioneer ID # 3426, click on the current auction date, view pictures and additional items-click on bid now button to enter auction. No buyer’s premium charged for attending the live & collectible auction. Buyer’s premium applied to online bidders only. ANTIQUES-COLLECTIBLES-KNIVES-HOUSEHOLDEQUESTRIAN ITEMS-RIFLES HAND AND SHOP TOOLS-GARAGE ITEMS GUNS- Charter Arms Under Cover .38 Special Revolver; Stevens Savage Wester Field Mod. # 987, 22 Long Rifle Only- Semi Automatic Rifle; Stevens Savage Wester Field Mod. # 887, 22 Long Rifle Only- Semi Automatic Rifle; American Classic Model 1377 .177 Cal. Crosman Air Pistol; 66 Power Master .177 BB Caliber Rifle ;(6) Colt Porter Western 20 Round 7.6x39 Magazines; Stack on 10 Gun Heavy Gauge Steel Security Cabinets; Antique Miscellaneous/Collectibles-Antique Oak Drop Leaf Table W/3 Leafs & 8 Wicker Bottom Chairs; Sev Cuckoo Clocks; Longaberger Baskets; 33 1/3 & 45 Records; Cabbage Patch Dolls; Mickey Mouse Collectibles; Disney Collectibles; Sev. Wall Hanging Clocks; Knife Collection; Sev. Rods & Reels; oil Lamps; Cast Iron Clydesdale Team & Barrel Wagon; And More. Household-Corn and Pellet Fireplace Insert; Whirlpool Washing Machine; Tan/ Light Brown Three Cushion Sofa; Lazy Boy Floral Recliner; Sanyo Tv W/ Remote & Stand; End Tables; Decorative Electric Fireplace Heater; Propane Wall Mount Vent-Less Heater; Holmes Quartz Heater;12 Quart Pressure Canner; Canning Jars; Kitchen Aid Pasta Roller & Cutter Set Stand Mixer attachment; Stainless Steel Pots & Pans; Blender; Keurig K-45 Elite & Keurig 30 Cup Holder; Roomba Discovery IRobot Vacuuming Robot; Paperback & Hardback Books; Lg. Selection of Material; Equestrian Items- 35 Ft. 8 Section Horse Corral; Feed and Hay Rack; Feed Buckets; Custom Made 16’ Simco Western Saddle; Western Leather Saddle Bags; Girths; Leather Breast Strap; Saddle Pad; Set of Chrome Spurs W/ Leather Straps; Pair of Brass Inlayed Spurs; Sir Single; Hacka-More Bridle; Weaver Running Martin Gale New; Leather Reins; Show Halter; Sev. Bits; Ropes; Brushes; Wooden Stirrups; Pair of Men’s Size 7.5 Brahma Alpha Steel Toe Boots; Brahma Lady Steel Toe Shoes Size 9; Pair of Davis Splint Boots; Four Shipping Boots; Garage- Troy- Bilt Junior Rear Tine Tiller; True Temper Big Tin Cu. Ft. Two Wheeled Wheel Barrels; Fence Wire Stretcher & TSC 5 Mile Fence Controller W/ Partial Roll of Fence Wire; 3 Point Post Hole Digger; Pull Behind Yard Roller; Pull Behind Lawn Cart; 12V. 25 Gal. Lawn Sprayer; Alum Ext. & Step Ladders; Half Ton Chain Hoist; Cable Come-A-Longs; Wall Mount Barn Fan; Patton 1500 watt Utility Heater; Electric Sheep Shear Stewart Model 51; Wrenches; Socket Sets; Extension Cords; Sanders; Hardware Organizers Loaded w/ Hardware; Burgess Electronic Outdoor Fogger; Small Animal Grooming Stand: Animal Cages;; Poly 10 CU. Ft. Wheel Barrels;2-Heated Water Buckets; Various Hand Tools & Shop Tools; Long Handled Tools; Craftsman 10” Radial Arm Saw; Lawn Furniture: And More.

OWNERS-WALT AND HELEN RICH

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

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

BEER & WINE MAKING Supplies. Orme Hardware, 210 S. Main, Arcanum, 692-8282

REAL ESTATE AUCTION W/ PERSONAL PROPERTY Sat Sept 12th 9 am 260 Reed Ave Versailles Oh 45380: R.E: @ 12pm: Open Houses: Wed Sept 2 & 9th, 5-7pm 2005 Dodge Caravan exc. cond. 69k mi; Lg Lot Tools Num. Antiques-Toy Trucks Washer & Dryer-Complete Line of clean Furniture African Art-Wood Crafts H.Hold-Lawn Care-Trailer Terms, pictures, details@ Auctionzip.com #3859

Larry Martino

Auctioneer Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Professional Realty larry@larrymartino.com

937-526-4402

Professional Realty 511 E. Main Street Greenville, OH

937-547-0064

MISC. FOR SALE We will Match online prices for Guitars & Keyboards. Come see us at BACH TO ROCK MUSIC, 334 S Broadway, Greenville, for all your musical instruments & accessories. Large selection of sheet music! 937-5471970 or bachtorock@ earthlink.net

WANTED TO RENT Need 2-3 BR country home for around $300$400/mo that allows medium size dogs. Need to move in Sept 3rd. 937-621-7975

RECREATIONAL 1984 Thompson 20’4” Deep V, cuddy cabin, 228hp, swim platform, Beene top, EZ Load trailer w/ electric over Bach to Rock School hydraulic disc brakes, Band Instrument Rent $6000 OBO. 937-417to Purchase! We have 6259 Name Brand clarinets, trumpets, flutes, drum 2005 Dolphin 36’ mokits, violins, cellos, vio- tor home, 50,170 mi., las, saxophones, trom- full body paint, 2 slides, bones, oboes. No in- loaded. $69,900 or best terest. No obligation to offer. 937-418-3199 buy. All rent applies to purchase after trial period. Take your instrument home the same day you come in. Free repair. Free loaner if instrument needs repair. Call or come in! 334 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH 937-547-1970

DCCA Coffeehouse opens at the Depot UNION CITY, Ind. – Balladeer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Lee Murdock will perform at the Arts Depot in Union City on Sept. 17. This concert opens Darke County Center for the Arts’ 20152016 Coffeehouse Series season. “Lee is widely acknowledged as the premier interpreter of songs and tales about the Great Lakes; ini-

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GREENVILLE – Dave Knapp of Dave Knapp Ford is shown giving a high ﬁve to Wyatt Bubeck of Mississinawa Elementary after Wyatt’s second activity, the running long jump, during the Track and Field Event last May. Knapp served as an awards presenter and is a supporter of the Darke County Special Olympics program. Darke County Special Olympics provides athletic opportunities for students and adults with varying types of disabilities from all Darke County schools and Wayne Industries in basketball, cheerleading, bowling, softball, swimming and track & ﬁeld.

Lee Murdock

tially he sang blues and pop music, but his deep interest in the songs and tales of the Great Lakes led him to change his focus,” explained Keith Rawlins, Artistic Director for DCCA. “Now, Lee’s original music and arrangements of sea chanteys, Great Lakes ballads and work songs dating to the 1800’s resonate with his passion for the subject, appealing to contemporary audiences as well as folk music aﬁcionados,” Rawlins stated. The show begins at 7 p.m. According to DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan DCCA’s

Coffeehouse Series offers outstanding artists performing in a comfortable social setting where food and drink are also available. “Although our Coffeehouse performers may not be famous, they are very, very good; these casual, intimate concerts give them the opportunity to engage with audiences while displaying their exemplary talents.” Ms. Jordan said. “And the Coffeehouse shows give local residents the opportunity to enjoy skilled artists at a very economical cost, making the series a win/ win for everyone,” she concluded. DCCA’s Coffeehouse Series is sponsored by Julie and Tom Graber, Eileen and Steve Litchﬁeld, and Rodney Oda. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excel-

lence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. DCCA also receives operating support from the Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial as well as funding from the Ketrow Foundation and Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund. Tickets for the concert by Lee Murdock cost $10, and can be purchased by contacting DCCA at 5470908 or dcca@ centerforarts.net, or at DCCA’s ofﬁce located within Greenville Public Library as well as online at www. CenterForArts.net. Tickets are also be available at the Arts Depot and will be available at the door.

LOOK ON PAGE 28 FOR THE GARAGE SALES!!!

SATURDAY, SEPT. 5, 2015 9:00 AM

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

Directions: Approx. 30 miles NORTH of Dayton, Ohio. From the intersection of S.R. 49 and U.S. 127 Bypass, take U.S. 127 NORTH approx. ¼ mile to Sebring-Warner Rd. and turn RIGHT or EAST to auction site, just 2 buildings EAST of the “Early Bird”. (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS ON SALE DAY) TRUCK – TRAILER – SCOOTER – ELEC. STAIR LIFT 1969 Ford F250 Pick-Up Truck, 360-V8, 4 Speed, only 93,118 actual miles, all original, runs great, Green Exterior, “A rare barn find”, don’t miss this one!; 1975 Coleman 4’x6’ Utility Trailer, Lights, (2) Spares, Side Boards, Tilt/Dump; kept inside, very nice; Medics 4 Wheel Handicap Battery Scooter; Elec. Scooter Reese Hitch Attach Diamond Plate Scooter Cart; Elec. Stair Chair Lift w/Seat. SHOP EQUIPMENT & TOOLS Power Back 5000 Watt Gas Generator 10 H.P.; Continental 4000lb. Port. Hyd. Shop Hoist; Heavy Duty 2000lb. Long Arm Hyd. Shop Hoist; Sunex 1000lb. Hyd. Transmission Jack; Engine Stand; Heavy Duty Portable Metal Hack Saw; Craftsman 80 Table Saw; (3) Heavy Duty Bldg. Jacks; B&D Drill Press on Stand; (2) Dbl. Bench Grinders (Sears) (1) new-in box; Lg. Puller; Lincoln Air Lube Gun & Tank; (2) Chain Hoists; (2) Bench Vises; Lindsay 35 Portable Sand Blaster (like new); Heavy Duty 1” Socket Set (in case); Creeper; Metal Fuel Cans; (2) 3-Ton Floor Jacks; Jack Stands; Portable Air Tank; Craftsman 2 H.P. 12 Gal. Port. Air Compressor; new 12 Gal. Wet/Dry Shop Vac; new Craftsman Gas 7 ¾ H.P. Pressure Washer; Craftsman 2 Gal. Port Air Compressor; several Battery Chargers; new B&D Gas Leaf Blower; Craftsman Elec. Trimmer; misc. Hand Tools. YARD EQUIPMENT & MISC. Several Pump Sprayers; Bug Light; (2) Elec. Radiator Heaters; several nice Igloo Coolers; Camping Stove; Craftsman 21” 3.8 H.P. Gas Snow Blower; 20” Briggs Walk Mower; Yard Man 22” 4 ½ H.P. Gas Chipper/Shredder/Vacuum; Yard Machine 22” 4 H.P. Gas Walk Mower; Craftsman 3 H.P. Elec. Yard Edger; R. Tire Wheel Barrow; (2) Hose & Reels; (2) Whl. Dollies; (3) 4 Whl. Dollies; (3) Alum. Loading Ramps; 24’ Alum. Ext. Ladder; 3’, 5’ & 6’ Wood Step Ladders; Metal Shelf; Pole Tree Trimmer; Shovels; Rakes; Ax; Long Handle Tools; several Poly Trash Cans; lots of Folding Chairs; Huffy Girls 10 Speed Bike; Folding Bicycle; Lawn Cart; (2) Fireplace Pits; new Kenmore Gas Grill (never used); 4-Whl. Yard Wagon. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Several Oil Lamps; Air Pilot Red Globe Lantern; Dietz Red Globe Lantern; Early Marx Hi-Way Express Van Lines Semi & Trailer; Early Doll House w/Furniture; Early German “Pigmyphone” Sm. Record Player in Tin Box; several Early Scales; (2) Early Kaffee German Hand Crank Coffee Grinders; Coca-Cola Ice Pick (in original box); Coca-Cola Playing Cards; Early Navy & Officers Hats; (2) Army Jackets; Wood Rolling Pins; Wood Slaw Cutter; Adv. Picture Thermometers; (2) Early Swords w/Sheaths; several Knives; Adv. Yard Sticks; Early Kitchen Utensils; Fair Canes; Early Tambourine; (2) Homer Harmonica’s; Early German Coo-Coo Clock; (2) Brass & Silver Bed Warmers; Early Pipes; Early Post Cards; Valentine’s; Early Bing Cards w/various Arcanum, Ohio advertising; several Early Camera’s including: Brownie Jr. & others; 1945 German Infantry Wood Plate; several Early German Picture Books; several Steiff Stuffed Animals; Early Light Fixtures; Early Dolls; several 10 cent Comic Books; Lg. Beer Stein Collection; (6) 1 gal. Meadow Gold Glass Milk Jugs; Early Board Games; (2) Sm. Cast Wall Mount Bells; misc. Watches, Rings, Pins, Cuff Links, Lighters; Nobility Flatware (in case); Cast Iron Skillets; Bone Handle Carving Set; Cigar Boxes; Wood Shadow Box Mirror; Early Picture Book “Twenty Four Views of Windsor Castle” (S. Collier) July 22, 1879 (each page numbered); (2) Tall Top Hats w/original Boxes; Lg. selection of Wood Canes (all very ornate); Crocks; Cast Iron items; Rug Beater; Hop-aLog Cassidy Cup; Wood Clothes Dryer; Porcelain Bucket; Early Dbl. Bucket; Midland Wood String Instrument; Early Jart Set; Fire Bellows; Coca-Cola Wood Crates (Red & Yellow); (3) Paper Weights; Wicker Picnic Baskets; several Eagle Figurines; Mickey Mouse Hat & Bank; Glass Measuring Bowls; Tom & Jerry Bowl & Cups; Shawnee Clown Cookie Jar; Green Dep. Platter; Press Glass & Crystal items; Ruby Red Cup & Saucers; (3) sets of China Dishes w/Serving pieces; Fire King Bowls; Jewel T Bowls & pieces; Cat Milk Pitcher. ANTIQUE FURNITURE Early Sellers Cupboard w/Porcelain Top, Flower Bin, Red Handles w/Left & Right Side Cabinets; 1940’s Motorola TV & Stand (Retro) (really cool); 50’s 3-Pc. Retro Lamp Table Set; (3) Early Dressers; Lane Cedar Chest; (2) Flat Top Trunks; Early Wood Sewing Rocker; Lg. Early Wood Fireworks Box w/Lid, good stenciling; Domestic Cabinet Sewing Machine; Dbl. Wash Tub w/Lid. APPLIANCES Whirlpool Refrigerator/Freezer (White) only 4 months old; Sm. Frigidaire Refrigerator/Freezer (Black & Stainless) only 4 months old; Whirlpool “Duet” Front Load Elec. Washer & Dryer w/Bases only 4 months old (White); Kenmore 30” Elec. Range (White); Lg. Gibson Upright All Freeze (White); Kenmore Upright All Freezer (White); Frigidaire & Kenmore Refrigerator/Freezers (both White); (2) Sm. Refrigerators (under counter type); Kenmore Portable Dishwasher; Sm. Kenmore Apartment Size Washer/Dryer. MODERN FURNITURE (2) Wood Porch Gliders; several Wood Benches; (2) Glass Top Patio Tables & Chairs; 3-Cushion Tan Sofa “Fields of Dream” w/Deer on back seat (nice); like new Lg. Microfiber Big Man’s Rocker/Recliner (nice); (2) Heat & Vibe Chairs; Maroon Leather Side Chair; (2) 7 Ft. Wood Storage Cupboards; 6 Ft. Knotty Pine Cedar Lined Cabinet; 3-Pc. Wood Bedroom Suite; Queen Bed w/Mattresses, Pine Head & Foot Boards; Bookcase Bed w/nice Mattresses; (2) Single Elec. Power Adjustable Beds; King Mattress & Box Springs; 7 Ft. Lighted Display Cabinet; (2) Chest of Drawers; Wood Plant Stand; 4-Pc. Lamp & Coffee Table Set; Kitchen Utility Cart; Sm. Dbl. Drop Bar w/Brass Foot Rests; Oak Elec. Fireplace; numerous Stands & Chairs; nice Wood Executive Desk; Maroon High Back Exec. Chair (leather); 3-Cushion Multi-Colored Sofa w/Matching Chair w/Heat & Vibe; Lg. Maroon Padded Storage Coffee Table; 4’x3’ Oak Library Table; Oak Flat Screen TV Stand; Wood Hall Tree; Standing Jewelry Cabinet; 3-Filing Cabinets. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Kitchen Aid Mixer w/Attach. (White); (8) new Kitchen Aid Mixer Attachments; Corning & Pyrex Baking Dishes; Granite Roasters & Pans; SS Bowls & Pots; Pots & Pans; Elec. Kitchen Appliances; Kenmore Sewing Machine; Flat Digital Antenna; Tupperware; Knick Knacks; Radios; Stereos; DVD; VCR; Printer; 20+ boxes of new Cleaning Supplies of all kinds; several Vacuums; new Blankets; Table Covers; Shoes; Men’s Shirts; (5) new Men’s Suit Coats; Christmas items.

MAYA PENNY & TERRY REX - OWNERS

• ALL items must be paid for the day of auction. • TERMS: Cash or Good Check with Proper Photo ID; Visa / MC / Discover accepted with a 3% Clerk Fee added. • We must collect Sales Tax (except for titled vehicles). • Visit us online @ www.auctionzip.com and enter USER I.D. #8673 for photos and information. • Good Food Available on Site! • Open Friday, September 4th 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

Office: (937)316-8400

Michel Werner Apprentice Auctioneer

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GARAGE SALES GREENVILLE BARN SALE on the way to Palestine, 2349 Stingley Rd, 1st barn west of New MadisonColetown Rd; Sept 3-4-5; 9-6; 1000’s of items, antiques, anvils & tools, corn shellers, dog, cat & birdcages, school cabinet, apple butter kettle, 8 farm bells, hardware, large sleigh, bikes & older parts, junque, 3 old clocks, barn jacks, chimney caps, ladders, gates, churns, boxes, well pumps, old iron bed, brass bed, quilt frame, marble, cast iron footed bathtub, few old auto parts, older gas pump, paperback novels, push reel lawn mower, old cash register, old gun, end tables, old doors, leg vise, sinks, lg wood hay feeder, bottles, mirrors, 20 gal aquarium w/stand, school desks, spinning wheel, plumbing, barrels, lamps, old lg dollhouse, chairs, chicken crate, single axle trailer for car, fire marks, milk cans, cameras, old wagon seat, oil lamps, 100’s of Christmas decorations, Ladder Jax, 8 mailboxes, 36” storm door-nice, ceiling fan. Collectibles: figurines, hippos, owls, bells, trolls, Hershey, Avon, McDonalds, Fenton, Disney, Hallmark, candles, crafts, Campbell Soup, junk, misc. Stereo equip, mantle, water cooler, sewing machine, old safe, baby items, wheelchair, R.F. red wagon, 12 birdhouses. If you don’t see it, ASK. Can deliver. Clip & Save this ad. 548-4448

536 E 4th St; Sept 3-5; 9-5; Sports memorabilia, lots of football cards, computer gaming desktop, Jacuzzi tub, sets of 20” & 22” rims, kids & young adult clothes Moving Sale; 11 Ivester, 5129 Beamsville-UC Arcanum; Sept 2-5; Rd; Sept 3-6; 9-5; PuzFurniture to Camping, zles, children’s books, Appliances & more! dishes, furniture, sew. GREENVILLE machine, doors, elec. stove, toys, lots of 1575 SR 571 W; Sept misc! 4-5; 9-5; Boys’ name brand clothes, new Barn Sale; 4045 US Rt shallow well jet pump, 127 S; Sat-Sun, Sept new white acrylic kitch5-6; 9-5 both days en sink, small gas grill, Barn Sale; 4095 Hunter outdoor lights, much Rd; Sept 5-6; 9-8pm; more Farmall H tractor, snow4 Party Sale; 5066 SR mobile, go-cart, dryer, 121 South; Sept 2-3-4; 22hp Kohler engine, 9-5; Lots of household 5hp Briggs, starters, almisc, sewing/quilting ternators, trailer, goats, supplies, elec treadmill, JD 185 parts tractor, some tools push mower, trumpetGC, home decor, kids/ Moving Sale; 4718 misc clothes, more Clark Station Rd; FriSat Sept 4-5, Mon Sept 1242 Donald Dr; Sept 7; 9-4pm; Tools, Harley 3-4; 8am-5pm; Lots of stuff, Christmas & Halname brand clothes, loween decorations household items, gas grill, freeweights & 5070 Smith Rd., bench, work bench. Greenv., 3 mi. W of Something for everyPalestine - follow signs one & priced to sell! to Wray Bros. Repair. Sept. 3-6, 8-?. Boy’s, WAREHOUSE SALE: girl’s, women’s, men’s. at N. West St & 49N. Farm, horse related. Sept 4, 5, 6 & 7; NoonSomething for All. 6PM. Old windows & doors, wood burning Old Depot, 610 W 3rd, pot belly stove, earth off Chestnut; Sept 3-5; stove, reel lawn mower, 9-5; Nuts & bolts, appliyard tools, furniture, ances, bicycles, tools, lamps, wood boxes, doors, lumber, cabinets, crates, bar stools. much more OUT OF COUNTY 125 W Harmon; Fri Sept 4; 9-5; Three10248 W SR 571, LudFamily Sale; Clothes, low Falls; Sept 4-5; household, primitives, 9a-5p; Inline muzzlemuch more loader, hunting/fishing equip, Chevy 75-81 American Legion Auxtruck parts, home deiliary Garage Sale, 325 cor, Noritake china, N. Ohio St; Sept 3-4, wicker chaise & corner 9-5; Sept 5, 9-noon; chair, crafts, holiday Nice clean items! 6571 Daly Rd, Sept 4-5, 423 W 3rd St; Sept 3-4; TRI VILLAGE 9-5. Furniture; clothing; 9-5; Household, furni- Estate/Multi Family baby items & much ture, push mower, a/c’s, 4225 Richmond Palesmore more. tine Rd.; Sept. 3,4,5,6; 9-5. Rain or Shine. John Deere 850 compact tractor, 6’ Rhino finish mower, tanning INDOOR FLEA MARKET LLC bed, reloaders, fishing, New Items Everyday! shop, household, office, • Antiques • Glassware lots of old books, lots of • Furniture • Bicycles old Avon bottles, bolts • Fishing • Tools of fabric, purses, men & • Lawn & Garden Equipment women’s clothing. Lots of Treasurers! • Ammunition Reloads VENDOR SPACE IS AVAILABLE 109 2nd Cross St, PalHours: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm estine; Sept 4-5; 9am5494 ST. RT. 121 SOUTH, GREENVILLE 5pm; Multi-Family! 937-316-6080 ARCANUM/PITSBURG 1160 Gordon Landis Rd, Arcanum; Sept 3-4; 8:30-?; Tractor, 12’ utility trailer, bed frame, lots of misc

TRI VILLAGE 4122 New MadisonColetown Rd; Sept 3-45-6; 9-5pm; Antiques, crocks, pottery, old corn sheller, cookbooks, furniture, pictures, dishes, old tools, chicken feeders, clothes, misc household

Palestine Community Garage Sales; Labor Day Weekend! 214 2nd Cross St, Palestine; Aug 3-7; 8-4; Material, hinge boxes, goose clothes, some Barbie/Ken clothes, puzzles, lots of misc 227 Cross St, Palestine; Sept 4-7; 9-5; Girls clothes 10-16, air hockey, glassware, full bed frame, square dancing women’s clothes, sewing items, material pieces Super Large Yard Sale; 3855 RichmondPalestine Rd; Sept 4-7; 9am-5; Fishing, boating, hunting supplies. Duck decoys. Shower doors, 17’ Thundercraft I/O boat, 22’ pontoon trailer. Treadmill, trailer hitches. Tires, misc. Priced to sell “Estate” 1820 St.Rt. 121, New Madison; Sept. 4-5, 9-5; Sept. 6, 9-3. Family estate/ downsizing items including - small app., housewares, antique glassware, furniture, craft items, ceramics, books, luggage. Lots & lots of misc. items Barn Sale; 1380 Thomas Rd, 3 mi W of New Madison, off Rt 121; Sept 3-4-5; 9-?; End tables, tables, stands, shelves, doors, chairs, rocking chairs, glassware, crocks, tins, Teddy bear collection, 78’x120’ garage door UNION CITY Multi-Family; Greenville-Nashville Rd at Stateline & 500 S, follow signs from Rt 502 or Rt 227; Sept 3-4-5; 9-6; Tools, clothes, household goods, much more Large Sale; 10312 St Rt 47, Union City; Sept 4-5; Fishing equip, household items, 50¢ clothes, lots of misc

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 12, 2015 •9:00 AM

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

GIVE supplies hope to those in need TIPP CITY – Tom Downs retired from General Motors (GM) with a lot of time of his hands, as well as, energy and talent. He prayed for God to give him something productive to do with his life, and that’s when he got connected to Ginghamsburg Church and New Path Ministries where he served for several years; wearing many hats. In 2010, a leadership role opened at G.I.V.E. Medical Ministry, an organization served by New Path Ministries. With Tom’s years of managerial leadership at GM, and his faithfulness to God’s call, he began leading this ministry. G.I.V.E. Medical Ministry began in 1997 in Lee and Joan Mohler’s garage. Mohler and the German Baptist community he was part of built the current facility at 1000 Mote Drive in Covington. The Mohler’s were well into their 80s when they transferred the ministry to New Path in 2007. The purpose of G.I.V.E. (Giving Independence Via Equipment) is to provide assistance at no charge to people with medical needs, particularly those having limited ﬁnancial resources, so as to improve their

Shown are staff members of G.I.V.E. Medical Ministry - LeRoy Clemons, Carolyn Garver, Judy Wright and Jim Downs.

physical health and independence, as well as, their emotional and spiritual well-being. Ninety-five percent of what G.I.V.E. has to provide is donated by individuals, hospitals and other healthcare organizations. The other ﬁve percent is obtained through grants. G.I.V.E. Medical Ministry’s scope of reach is Miami, Darke, Shelby and Montgomery Counties, however, Tom emphasizes they have no geographical limits. In fact, G.I.V.E. Medical Ministry supports nine global mission or-

Subler wins fair fun pack VERSAILLES – Versailles Health Care Center, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, recently held a 2015 Great Darke County Fair tour event and invited the public to come in, take a tour, and enter to win a Great Darke County Fair Family Fun Pack. The pack was valued at over $200 and included items for a fun day at the fair! Over 50 people toured Versailles Health Care Center, received a free 2015 Great Darke County Fair t-shirt, and were entered into the rafﬂe. Bonnie

Bonnie Subler

Subler, of Yorkshire, was this year’s winner. For more information about Versailles Health Care Center, call 5265570 or visit www. versailleshealthcare. com.

ganizations with donations. In 2014, more than 14,000 items were donated to help those outside of the states. Tom has two global organizations that are close to his heart; Matthew 25: Ministries in Cincinnati and Joni & Friends, with a regional ofﬁce in Xenia. Joni & Friends has a ministry called Wheels for the World, which provides a free wheelchair, along with the Gospel of Jesus Christ to children and adults affected by disability worldwide. A part of Wheels for the World— one for which Tom is passionate—is their program that restores wheelchairs at 15 correctional facilities in 12 states, including Ohio. Inmates are trained to restore wheelchairs to like-new condition. Hardened inmates have been moved to tears when they see the photo of a little boy or girl receiving a wheelchair they helped provide. Tom said, “Our number one request is wheelchairs. A close second is shower chairs.” If you have wheelchairs—new, used or even broken—contact Tom Downs at G.I.V.E.

Medical Ministry, 473-5195. Here are a few ways you can help G.I.V.E. with its mission to “serve as the hands and feet of Jesus Christ by providing assistance at no charge to people with medical needs; primarily, by loaning durable medical equipment and supplementing disposable medical supplies.” * Donate durable medical equipment, disposable medical supplies and medications. * Serve at the G.I.V.E. facility. A large variety of short- and longterm opportunities are available, including clerical, equipment cleaning and servicing, warehousing, facility maintenance and equipment pick-up/delivery. * Donate ﬁnancially to help meet operating expenses. * Pray for the mission and ministry of G.I.V.E. Hours of operation are Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon. More information about G.I.V.E. Medical Ministry can be found at newpathoutreach. org/give. Like and follow GIVE Medical Ministry on Facebook.

AUCTIONEER’S DIRECTORY Directions: Approx. 30 miles NORTH of Dayton, Ohio. From the intersection of S.R. 49 and U.S. 127 Bypass, take U.S. 127 NORTH approx. ¼ mile to Sebring-Warner Rd. and turn RIGHT or EAST to auction site, just 2 buildings EAST of the “Early Bird”. (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS ON SALE DAY) 2008 YAMAHA YP4 MAJESTY SCOOTER – ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES FURNITURE & APPLIANCES – TOOLS & GARAGE – HOUSEHOLD & MISC.

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Diane Billenstein & Shirley Morrow, Co-Executors. Travis Fliehman, Attorney. Case #: 2014-1-029 Also, items from Claude Kirkpatrick • ALL items must be paid for the day of auction. • TERMS: Cash or Good Check with Proper Photo ID; Visa / MC / Discover accepted with a 3% Clerk Fee added. • We must collect Sales Tax (except for titled vehicles). • Visit us online @ www.auctionzip.com and enter USER I.D. #8673 for photos and information. • Good Food Available on Site! • Open Friday, September 11th from 9:00AM to 5:00PM for Inspection. REMEMBER: +++Never, Ever a Buyer’s (Penalty) PremiOffice: (937)316-8400 um at our Auctions…What You Bid Is What You Pay! We work for our sellers, we appreciate our buyers, and we Michel Werner Apprentice Auctioneer love our profession! Kirby & Staff

1546 Cox Rd., Union City, OH (937) 968-7279

Weekly Auctions now featuring audio/video bidding. Convenience fee for on-line bidders only.

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