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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

Bid on your favorite cartoons Sept. 26 GREENVILLE – Do you have a favorite Paul Ackley cartoon? It could be humorous… The 2014 Great Darke County Fair. It could be hard-hitting… Drunk drivers, RIP. It could be promotional… The Gathering at Garst. It could be sarcastic… The second Treaty of Greenville. Or it could be patriotic… Wherever liberty dwells. Whatever your pleasure, it’s done in the typical Paul Ackley style and can be yours for the right bid. Proceeds go to the Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund. These and other Ackley cartoons will be available through silent auction at The Bistro Off Broadway Sept. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by The Early Bird/Blue Bag Media, The Bistro Off Broadway, Ackley and County News Online, this will be the third Paul

Ackley Auction for Joining Together for Darke County Youth. The Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund was formed in 2008. Since then, SSSF has handed out more than $40,000 in scholarships to students from all Darke County School Districts. Last year’s auction helped fund the nine scholarships the organization was able to award in 2014. SSSF sincerely appreciates the efforts of all involved to help local youth achieve their college goals. Get a great gift for mom or dad, grandma or grandpa or your favorite aunt or uncle – and help send a student to college – with your successful bid on Sept. 26. Where possible, former scholarship recipients will be on hand to talk about the program and how it helped them.

Phone scams in Darke County GREENVILLE – The Darke County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous reports in the past few days from citizens who have received calls from individuals stating that they are from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The caller further states that if the party hangs up a Sheriff’s Deputy will respond to the person’s house and arrest them. Sheriff Spencer says this is nothing more than a scam and is warning citizens against giving the caller any personal information. The best recourse is to simply and politely hang up on the caller, or do not answer the call if you have caller I.D. and do not recognize the number, especially if the number is an out of state number. If you have given any

personal information such as Social Security Number, bank account or credit card numbers to the caller, Sheriff Spencer recommends that you contact your bank or credit card company and monitor your credit accounts. If you have been scammed out of money, call the Darke County Sheriff’s Office at 5482020 to make a report. For more information, visit the Darke County Sheriff’s Office online at www.DarkeCountySheriff.org or www.Facebook. com/DarkeCountySheriff. Information regarding phone scams is also available through the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) website at http:// www.consumer.ftc.gov/ articles/0076-phonescams.

T-V School Fair Little Patriot NEW MADISON – The annual Tri -Village School Fair will be Oct. 3 and 4. They will again have the Little Miss/ Mr. Patriot Contest. The contest is open to any boy or girl between the ages of three and five years old by the registration deadline of Sept 19. Contestants must be a resident of Tri-Village School District, be enrolled at Tri-Village or be in a preschool in the school district. The contest will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday of the school fair before the crowning of the school fair king and queen. Contestants will be judged on the following: Dress (attire should be appropriate for promoting Patriot Pride.) Personality Poise (Re-

sponse to the following questions) Favorite Toy Favorite Food Favorite Thing to Do All contestants will receive a prize at the judging. The winners will be awarded a crown and will ride in the school fair parade on Saturday. Entry forms are available online at the TriVillage School Fair website, the New Madison Public Library and the New Madison Mini Mart. Forms were also sent home with pre-school students. All entries must be postmarked by Sept. 19, which is two weeks prior to the School Fair. Send entry form to: School Fair Little Miss/ Mr. Contest 315 S. Main St., New Madison, Ohio 45346.

The GHS Navy Junior ROTC team performed a drill then completed the ceremonial lowering of the American flag to half-mast. (Bob Robinson photo)

GJH conducts 13th annual 9-11 ceremony GREENV I L L E – “Thirteen years ago our lives were BOB ROBINSON changed Associate Editor forever…” bluebagmedia.com Greenville Junior High School Principal Chris Mortenson addressed nearly 400 students, plus teachers, observers and first responders. It was Sept. 11, 2014. He was talking about the horrific event that took place on the same date in 2001… the destruction of the World Trade Towers in New York City by Al Qaeda operatives. He talked of the heroism… “Ordinary people changed our concept of what constitutes a hero.” And he talked of the reason students were standing in the junior high parking lot on a chilly morning in September… “On Sept. 11 we observe Patriots Day to remember the lives lost and the

impact on their families, and on our country.” The governor of Ohio has ordered all flags on state and local government properties fly at half-mast. Mortenson then turned the event over to the Greenville High School Navy Junior ROTC team which performed a drill, then lowered the flag to halfmast. The ceremony was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, then the featured speaker, Thomas Pitman of the Darke County Veterans Services Office. “I struggled with how to talk with you about this,” Pitman said. “How do I talk to you? Most of you weren’t born when this happened…” He told the students he was stationed in Alaska at the time. Alaska is four hours behind the East Coast; 8:46 a.m. Eastern is 4:46 a.m. in Alaska. He was awakened by his fatherin-law, who told him to turn on the television.

Greenville Junior High special education students made brownies with red, white and blue chocolate frosting, which they presented with gratitude to local first responders. (Bob Robinson photo)

“We stood in shock as we watched the airliners crash into the towers.” Pitman told the students it was the worst attack on American soil in history, adding he later served in the Middle East. “I was there to do my part to ensure this never happened again.” The ceremony was concluded with students from the junior high special education class presenting gifts of gratitude

Students were focused on the events of 9-11 GREENV I L L E – “Pretty crazy,” said one student following BOB ROBINSON the just Associate Editor concluded bluebagmedia.com Sept. 11 Patriot’s Day memorial. Another said it was about remembering the people who had died… another: “I was feeling bad for all those people who lost their lives.” Eighteen Greenville Junior High student leaders, mostly members of the Student Council, met following the ceremony to share their views, and feelings. “I felt sad for everyone,” said a student. Several distinguished a deeper feeling for this event, which occurred before most of them were born, to a more detached feeling about an earlier attack – Pearl Harbor – from their history studies. On Sept. 10, the day before the memorial ser-

vice, students watched a video and had a class discussion with their teachers. Most, however, were already aware of the importance of Sept. 11. One student remembered a teacher from South School who told his class he was in New York at the time… “I saw it happen,” he said. Another said her dad was a pilot who had just landed at the airport – it was across from the Pentagon – he could see it… all flights were grounded,” she said. Do we face similar dangers today? Three said no… the rest said yes! One student said America’s security efforts were much better today than they were then; the others, however, disagreed. “You never know what could happen,” said one. “There’s always some country that doesn’t like us.” Another… “It could just happen again. At any time!” Chris Mortenson, ju-

Greenville Junior High student leaders discussed their reactions to the Sept. 11 Patriot’s Day memorial they’d just witnessed. (Bob Robinson photo)

nior high principal, talked about student reaction to the video they’d shown. “The teachers said the kids were really focused… kids can ‘blow off’ something like that. Not this. They were focused.” Ginny Kagey, junior high secretary, said she really liked the event, especially when the fire trucks raise their flag (which they didn’t do this year). “I love our event!”

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and cussing and was warned for disorderly conduct. She continued being belligerent by yelling and screaming despite continued warnings. The officer arrested her for Domestic Violence and also cited her for Criminal Damaging and Disorderly Conduct. She was taken to Darke County jail. DISORDERLY CONDUCT On September 2 police were dispatched to Maid-Rite, 125 N. Broadway, regarding a male subject being intoxicated and disorderly. The subject was Herman E. Linder, Greenville. The manager, Kyle Olwine, stated Linder entered the business and told him he’d lost his cell phone. Linder gave him the number and asked him to call it so he could locate the phone. Olwine called twice and never got an answer. Linder then allegedly returned and became disorderly, screaming and yelling he was a “worthless son of a b---h” for not calling. He also said Olwine would not get any more business, then went outside and stood in the drivethru entrance. The officer advised Linder the manager had requested he be trespassed from the business, so he had to leave. Linder refused. He was told again to leave; he could be arrested if he didn’t. He refused. At that point the officer attempted to place handcuffs on him; Linder resisted but eventually was handcuffed. Linder was transported to the Greenville Police

Station where he was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Trespass. He was then transported to his residence. On September 6 police were dispatched to a location on East Main Street regarding a juvenile complaint. The officer observed Christian Paris walking in the area with two juveniles, one of whom was a female police were looking for. Paris was reportedly aggressive while speaking with the officer. He had an odor of alcoholic beverage and his speech was slurred. The female was released to her father. Paris began to approach the officer and the female and her father; he started using vulgar language and taunting the father to fight. He was warned for disorderly conduct and the others sent on their way. He sat on a park bench for a while but was advised of park hours. When he left he saw the girl and her father down the road and continued to taunt him into fighting. At that point Paris was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Underage Consumption and transported to the Darke County jail. JUVENILE On September 8 police were dispatched regarding a runaway juvenile. The father advised his son had left him a note saying he was leaving and would call him sometime soon to let him know he was okay. The juvenile was on probation; when he was found he was arrested for Pro-

bation Violation and released to Darke County Juvenile Court. On September 8 police were dispatched to the possible location of a juvenile suspect. Officers were admitted to the residence and found him at that location. The juvenile was placed under arrest; just prior to the handcuffs being placed on him he put his hand in his pocket. The officer pulled his hand out and a marijuana pipe fell to the ground. He also had a pack of cigarettes in his rear pocket. The juvenile was cited for Paraphernalia and Cigarettes, and transported to Juvenile Court. DECEASED Mary Compton was found deceased in her residence at 300 Wagner Ave. Joe Vanvickle, Darke County Coroner’s Office, determined death by natural causes, and she was released to Zechar-Bailey Funeral Home. 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.

Man indicted for rape of toddler BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER www.bluebagmedia.com GREENVILLE – Albert J. Fleckenstein, age 32, could spend the rest of his life in prison for allegedly engaging in a sexual act with a 3-year-old child earlier this year, according to the indictment. Fleckenstein is currently jailed on a $50,000 bond after a Grand Jury indicted him for one count of Rape, a first degree fel-

ony. He was charged following an investigation by the Ansonia Police Department after being accused of the crime which allegedly occurred in May in the Village of Ansonia. Due to the age of the victim, Fleckenstein faces a maximum of life without parole and a minimum of 15 years to life sentence if convicted as charged. He is scheduled for a status conference later this month.

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Greenville man charged with Sexual Battery of teenager BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER www.bluebagmedia.com GREENVILLE - A 37-year-old Greenville man is jailed on a $50,000 bond for multiple counts of Sexual Battery involving a teen. Christopher M. Newberry was arraigned Thursday in the Darke County Common Pleas

Court after a Grand Jury indicted him on eight counts of Sexual Battery, a felony of the third degree. Newberry was charged after he allegedly had criminal sexual acts with a teenage girl. The indictment states the offenses occurred between November 2011 and August 2013 at a home in Greenville.

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“No honey, we aren’t buying it for you.” A young lady checks out the details on her favorite ‘classic’ car while mom looks on. (Bob Robinson photo)

Rolling 50’s Classic a car lovers delight BY BOB ROBINSON ASSOC. EDITOR www.bluebagmedia.com GREENVILLE – “No, I don’t plan to paint it,” said Jaron Brock of Knoxville, Tenn. “It would only get uglier.” Brock’s 97 Honda Prelude stood out at the Rolling 50’s Car Show Sept. 6 because it was black. Solid black. Not the glossy black typically found on many car models throughout the years, but a flat black. It looked like primer… and that’s what it was. “It’s 100 percent primer,” Brock added. “With about $70 worth of lacquer thinner. “I drive it at least once or twice every week.” He said he had no other plans for the classic car. Another eye-catcher was a baby-blue (or powder blue) 1957 Chevrolet Pickup. Regarding the color, the owner, Don McMiller, said “It was already painted that color when I got it.” He noted however it was not the original color. It’s a custom mix, he added; he has a can with the number combinations on it when he needs to touch the color up. He said to watch out for another blue that might look the same, but if you put the two together they aren’t close. “That color is really an awful blue,” he noted. Don Avore of Greenville had a 1929 Mercedes-Benz Gazelle… except it wasn’t “really” a 1929 MercedesBenz Gazelle. “It’s called a kit car,” he said. “It was built in 1991 to look like a 1929 car. The donor car was a 1985 Chevette chassis and engine. You have to put it together.” The 33rd Anniversary Rolling 50’s Car Show was a combination of classic cars dating from the 1920s (or earlier) to just a few years old, plus 50’s Rock & Roll music. According

A Greenville firefighter shows to future firemen some of the operation controls for the fire department’s new ‘bucket’ ladder truck. (Bob Robinson photo)

Visitors got an opportunity to sit in some of their favorite classic cars during the Rolling 50’s Classic Car Show in Downtown Greenville. The show attracted about 400 visitors despite threatening weather during the day and evening. (Bob Robinson photo)

to Dave Niley, club president, 98 door prizes were donated by local businesses this year. They also had about 35 to 40 trophies for ‘merchant choices.’ By mid-afternoon between 200-300 vehicles were already entered with more still coming in. “Last year we had about 500,” Niley said. “It might be down a little bit this year due to the weather.” Afterward he noted he didn’t have a final count but thought entries came to about 400 by the time it was over at 8:45 p.m. He added he was pleased with the crowd, noting it could be in the thousands. “It’s hard to count something like that,” he said. Niley said he started the show 32 years ago. “We started at the Hasty Tasty, then moved to The

Colony. “We started in downtown Greenville in 1989, and we’ve been here ever since.” An added plus to the show was provided by the Greenville Fire Department with its new “bucket” ladder truck. Kids were allowed in the bucket to see the controls but insurance restrictions didn’t allow them to take a ride. While firefighters might have liked giving rides, one said “It’s probably just as well… if we were giving them rides we wouldn’t have enough time for all the kids.” Rolling 50’s events scheduled for 2015 include the Legendary Father’s Day show June 21, the Classics on Wagner Avenue May 16 and the annual Rolling 50’s Downtown Classics Sept. 12.

GREENVILE – Area dog owners can test their dogs’ hunting abilities during the Greenville Area Dog Club’s Barn Hunt on Sept. 21. “This is a fast-growing dog sport that we wanted to offer in our area,” said Charlotte Wisener, event chairwoman. During a Barn Hunt, dogs search for and locate rats, safely enclosed in aerated tubes that are hidden in a straw bale maze. Open to any breed of dog, the sport tests the traditional role of dogs in ridding barns and homes of vermin. The Barn Hunt will be held indoors at the Greenville Area Dog Club’s training facilities, 5464 State Route 49 South. “This is a fun test. So, it’s a great opportunity to find out if this is a sport you and your dog might be interested in pursuing,” Wisener said. The Barn Hunt will have three classes: instinct, novice and open, and will follow the Barn Hunt Association rules and regulations. For more information about Barn Hunts, visit the Barn Hung Association website at www.barnhunt.com. “If you want to see if your dog can hunt, then just sign up for the instinct class,” Wisener said. “Our event is designed to introduce people to the sport.”

The entry fee is $10 for instinct and $15 for novice and open. Because class sizes are limited, pre-entries are encouraged. Pre-entries will be taken through Sept. 13.

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Richard and Jeanette Detling – 1954

Richard and Jeanette Detling – present

UNION CITY – The children of Mr. Richard and Mrs. Jeanette Detling wish to announce the 60th wedding anniversary of their parents. Richard and Jeanette (Weiss) were married Sept. 11, 1954 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Union City, Ind. Both attended Miami University of Oxford from 1951 – 1955. Upon graduation, Richard served in the United States Marine Corps from 1955 – 1958. Since 1963, they have lived in Darke County. Richard and Jeanette have been involved in farming

since 1963, specializing in tomato farming. Both Richard and Jeannette are involved in their church (Trinity Lutheran Church, Union City, Ind.) and are active in several card clubs. They have three children, Rex (Chris) Detling of Greenville, Lisa (Lenny) Wright of Peachtree City, Ga., and James Detling of Greenville. They have nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The couple would enjoy hearing from family and friends. Cards may be sent to Richard and Jeannette at 437 Ellis Road, Union City, Ohio 45390.

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Darke Co. Emmaus planning events ARCANUM – Darke County Area Emmaus will be holding a Gathering on Sept. 14, 6 p.m., at Grace United Methodist Church, 750 Arcanum-Ithaca Road, Ithaca. The object of the Darke County Area Emmaus Community is to inspire, challenge and equip church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, places of work and the world through the Emmaus experience. The organization will also be hosting a fundraiser on Sept. 27. Fundraising is an integral part of the Emmaus community. It is through the giving of others that more are able to receive the gift of the Emmaus Walk. Darke County is one of the few communities who offer low pilgrim

and team fees. Those fees alone cannot fund the cost of a walk. This is the purpose of their upcoming fundraiser – to allow others the means to discover how grace comes alive in a Christian community and how grace is real in their lives. The fundraiser is Bowling at McBo’s, 498 W. Main St., Versailles, 5-8 p.m. There will be an 8-pin, no tap moonlight event. A $15 donation entitles you to two games of bowling, shoe rental, pizza/pop buffet and entry for door prizes. A $7.50 donation entitles you to the pizza/pop buffet and entry for door prizes. Visit www.dcaec.org for more information and links to contact board members for tickets or registration forms.

Benefit for Chris Miller a success NEW MADISON – The New Madison United Methodist Church would like to thank everyone who helped to raise funds for Chris Miller’s needs. They had a good day of family, food and fun as so many people gathered in response to their request for supporting Chris and his family. The benefit was a success. Chris was premature and born with heart defects. While they thank God the hole in his heart has closed, he is still being monitored for the improperly functioning pulmonary valve. He has been diagnosed with Cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome or CFC. CFC is a genetic mutation causing multiple problems for Chris including developmental delay and changes in many body systems. Chris struggles to eat safely so he now has a feeding tube to ensure he

is receiving all the nutritional needs he requires. Chris is 18 months old. His Mom and Dad, Melanie and Ted Miller, brothers, Teddy and Caleb, and sister, Haley, love him so much. Chris is the youngest member of their congregation. They, too, love him. They have watched him grow and begin to kick and smile. They love to see his happy face as he joins them each Sunday. He has begun to come down in his new wheelchair and join the children for their Children’s message during the worship service. They thank God for his presence and for all the people who help Chris and his family grow together! While they are so grateful for every donation, they also know their needs will be ongoing. Please keep Chris and his family in your prayers.

Vendors sought for Holiday Boutique GREENVILLE – The EUM Church Women’s Ministry is hosting a Holiday Boutique on Nov. 8, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., at the EUM’s Worship Center, 1451 Sater St., Greenville (corner of Sater Street and Sebring –Warner Road). The Holiday Boutique is designed for women of Darke County to connect with each other, build relationships, market their products or services and do their Christmas shopping in a unique and festive setting. Vendor slots are open to all women in the community who have in-home or family businesses, and/or offer

woman or child related services. Because they want to give back to the community, attendees and vendors will be asked to bring an item for the Pregnancy Help Center, such as diapers, formula, baby clothes, etc. If you are a woman with a home-based business and would like more information about reserving a booth at the Holiday Boutique, contact Cindy Crawford, 548-3211 ext. 213 or ccrawford@eumchurch.org. For more information, visit www.eumchurch.org or call 548-3211.

Oakland Bible Story Time BRADFORD – Oakland’s Children’s Ministry begins Bible Story Time on Sept. 18, 10 a.m. Toddlers and Preschoolers enjoy active play and experiment with art materials. The children sing and listen to stories. The children’s parents and caregivers join the fun as well or relax with a cup of coffee. There is no cost for this fun-filled morn-

ing. Bible Story Time will continue on Thursday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. through Nov. 20. Bible Story Time takes place at Oakland Church of the Brethren on 8058 Horatio - Harris Creek Road, 2 1/2 miles north of Gettysburg. For more information, call the church at 448-2287 or visit www. oaklandchurch.org.

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Church Puckers Up UNION CITY – Evangelical UMC of Union City collected 825 packaged school supplies for the 2014-15 Mississinawa Valley Elementary School year. Lacie Resser, one of four contestants received over 300 supplies donated in her name. She did

not have to “Pucker Up” on her own as the remaining contestants agreed to join her in showing Lisa Marie, the pig some love as well. This is one way in which EUM Church is demonstrating its heart for the local community it serves.

EUM sends mission team to Alaska GREENVILLE – Destination Known, a mission team from EUM Church in Greenville, sent a group of 12 people to Sutton, AK for their third annual Alaskan mission trip. During the weeklong trip, the team was able to serve the residents of Sutton in some very practical ways. The team went into the community to serve the locals by cutting and splitting fire wood, cutting grass, debarking logs and helping the local pastor put a new roof on his house before the harsh cold winter sets in. “My God moment for the week,” says Cliff Rapier, mission coordinator for the team, “was visiting and working at Eric’s house again. Eric is an elderly gentleman from Germany that has faced many obstacles in his life, such as the harsh winters in Alaska and many health problems. He is someone that has always done things himself and his way. Up until this year, Eric would not allow anyone to enter his home. I saw a huge change in him this year; his home was open to anyone who wanted to enter. As I talked with Eric in his home, it was apparent that all the work we did for him was secondary to the fact that what he really wanted was someone to talk to. As I started to go back outside to work, he took me by my hand and led me to his front room where he asked to just sit and talk. We spent more than half an hour talking about the plans he has for his home and the many different jobs he has held in his lifetime. Eric has a gentle soul and I pray for him often.” Sue Brandenburg, one of the mission team members says, “The mission trip was an awesome experience for me. Just being able to be there and listen to the stories about the lives of the people we served and realizing how much harder their lives are compared to mine has given me a new perspective on life. I share my stories and pictures with others often and hope that

it might inspire others to serve on a mission team.” Destination Known is already planning mission trips for 2015. They include: * Guatemala – The team will build a home for a family that lives on the inactive section of the city garbage dump. * Give Kids the World, Florida – The team will spend time serving children with terminal or life threatening illnesses and their families. * Alaska – The team will complete service projects for the local residents. * Haiti – The team will serve in an orphanage and do some light construction projects. * Guatemala Christmas Gifts – A collection of one gallon size zip lock bags filled with small toys and other gift items will be taken to Guatemala to hand deliver in December. One of the greatest opportunities we, as God’s people, have is to experience first-hand what it means to serve the “least of these.” To walk a mile in someone else’s shoes can dramatically alter your perspective and allow you to see the world as God sees it with a bit more clarity. If you are interested in learning more about any of these mission trips, please contact Cliff Rapier at crapier@eumchurch. org or visit our website at www.eumchurch.org. Jeff Harper is Lead Pastor at EUM Church. EUM’s traditional worship service is held Sunday 9:45 a.m. at the Downtown Campus, 111 Devor Street. There are four weekend contemporary worship services held Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9, 10:30, and 11:59 a.m. at the EUM Worship Center, 1451 Sater St. (corner of Sater and Sebring-Warner Road), Greenville. Kidmunity Children’s Ministry is available for kids age birth through grade six at the 6:30 p.m., 9, 10:30 and 11:59 a.m. services. For more information, visit www.eumchurch.org or call 548-3211.

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ON YOUR MIND

READERS WRITE Broken Promise In 1970 there was a significant election for Governor that resulted in the Ohio State Income Tax first being passed. Local real estate property taxes had been escalating due to implementation of the “Park Investment” Supreme Court decisions that mandated market-sales valuation and uniform percentage (%) assessment. Farmers were especially reeling from this soon to come tax burden along with residential property owners. Part of the trade off when the State Income Tax was enacted was a promise that was made to farmers and homeowners that in exchange for the State Income Tax the state would lower real property taxes. The four components of this promise that alleviated the property tax situation were the 10% Rollback, and following later the 2.5% Residential Reduction, the CAUV (Current Agriculture Use Value) and a broadening of the Homestead Exemption. Since most of the local property taxes went to fund schools, the trade off in revenue amounted to the schools receiving more from the state through the income tax and less from local real property taxes. This “promise” lasted for over 40 years but unfortunately was broken on June 30, 2013 when the General Assembly enacted their Biennial Budget Bill (Am. Sub. H.B. No. 59). Part of the Budget Bill eliminated the 10% Rollback, the 2.5% Reduction and the Homestead Exemption was modified with strict income limitations so that many taxpayers approaching eligibility would no longer qualify. The CAUV which was first approved by Constitutional Amendment in 1973, with enabling legislation out of the General Assembly in 1974 and 1975, initially contained a very successful formula that benefitted farmers so that their farmland would be valued for tax purposes not at fair market-recent sale values but at its use for agriculture. Farmland during the 1960s had traditionally been assessed at about 20% of its sale value and the CAUV thus delivered tax relief to farmers; so that they could remain productive and not be taxed out of existence. The CAUV formula recently has been skewed by an artificially low capitalization rate which was prompted by the Federal Reserve’s Quantitative Easing (QE) program that was used to keep the economy going after the great recession of 2008 through 2012. Farmers are now facing increases in the CAUV of more than 150 to 180% and that has caused a major tax burden switch back to local real property taxes. The higher CAUV values coupled with the repeal of the 10% and 2.5% reductions along with increased restrictions on the Homestead Exemption, affect all local rural taxpayers. The paltry cuts in the State Income Tax contained in the Budget Bill amounted to “peanuts” to farmland owners who now face almost a doubling of their real estate taxes (in at least 41 Counties during reevaluations this year). Many farmers are also now saddled with the “CAT” tax on their gross revenues. Thus, there has been a “broken promise”; and of course the State was able to balance the budget since it sends less money back to local government in regards to the 10% Rollback, etc. and cuts to local government funds. Rural taxpayers, especially farmers, are not “stupid” and a farm protest is now sweeping across Ohio like the fall harvest to come and a Petition is being circulated to remedy the “tax burden switch” at the behest of “Ohio Farmers United”, a loose coalition of farmers and residential taxpayers. Hopefully Governor Kasich, who was probably unaware of the impact of the State Budget, will become a real “friend of Agriculture” and respond to these protests by administratively ordering the Department of Taxation to lessen the dramatic increases in the CAUV. Also, perhaps the General Assembly will “see the cows come home” and restore the rollbacks and put the Homestead Exemption back to its broader applicability. In the farmers’ campaign for tax justice, they have noted that it is time again for farmers to “raise less corn and more hell”! Ted Finnarn, Mr. CAUV Greenville --------------GFD gives thanks In continuing the City of Greenville Fire Department’s commitment to a fire prevention education program, we organize an annual fire and burn prevention education program for the children of our community. We recognize the need for an ongoing effort to reach our children. To help cover the cost of the materials, our department seeks help from concerned businesses, industrial, and professional leaders to support this vital program. We recognize the following for 2014’s donations: Platinum Sponsor: Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe. Gold Sponsors: Atlantic States Insurance Co./ Donegal Insurance Co., Gary L. Flinn Co., LPA, St. Mary’s Church, The Andersons (TAME LLC). Silver Sponsors: Stateline Power, St. Paul United Church of Christ, Williamson Insurance LLC. Bronze Sponsors: American Legion Post #140, Farmers State Bank, Greenville Sunoco, Hittle Buick-GMC, Inc., MJS Plastics, Inc., Randall Insurance Agency, Inc., Ron G. Dean, D.M.D./Western Ohio Dental Medicine, The Darke County Association of Realtors, TXI, Inc., VFW of Ohio Charities. Sponsors: Bath Petroleum, Inc./Circle Mart, Barry Family Dentistry, LLC., Dave Knapp FordLincoln-Inc., Diane Evans Agent, State Farm Insurance, Don’s Body Shop, Eikenberry’s Foodliners, Inc., Francis Furniture of Greenville, Inc., Grosch Quality Water, Inc., Hamilton Auto Sales, LLC, Kesco Products, Inc., Littman-Thomas Agency, Inc., Mote & Associates, Northtowne Sunoco, Inc., Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, LLC, Ron Garrett Chevrolet, Inc., Ryan C. Cherry, D.D.S. & Justin L. Roberts, D.D.S., Second National Bank, Theodore O. Finnarn Atty-at-Law, Treaty City Industries, Inc., Wayne Builders/St. Henry Tile Co., Inc., Western Ohio Podiatric Medical Center, Inc., Western Ohio Therapy Association/Jamie & Terry A. McEldowney. Thank you for your kind and continued support of our youth, the City of Greenville Fire Department, and for being an important part of our community. Your generosity will surely reflect itself through the children of our community. Sincerely, Mark A. 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Like Father – Like Daughter Ryan’s World by Ryan Berry Managing Editor I looked at my daughters the other day and thought to myself “How did they become so much like me?” Fortunately, they look more like their mom the older they get.

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WINCHESTER, Ind. – Randolph County Tea Party is holding a forum for the upcoming election of the open seat for Indiana Senate District 27. Candidates are Republican Jeff Raatz, Democrat Jerome Hoog and Libertarian Rex Bell. After opening statements by the candidates, the floor will be open for question and answer from the audience. Questions will not be screened. The forum will be held Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 191 N. Middle School Rd, Winchester IN 47394.

SERVING US ANSONIA – Brandon A. Liette, an Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadet at Ohio University, Athens, has graduated from the Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) at Fort Knox, Ky. The 29 days of training provide the best possible professional training and evaluation for all cadets in the aspects of military life, administration and logistical support. Although continued military training and leadership development is included in the curriculum, the primary focus of the course is to develop and evaluate each cadet’s officer potential by exercising the cadet’s intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and physical stamina. The cadet command assesses each cadet’s performance and progress in officer traits, qualities and professionalism while attending the course. Cadets usually attend LDAC between their junior and senior years of college, and they must complete the course to qualify for commissioning. Upon successful completion of the course, the ROTC program, and graduation from college, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, Army National Guard, or Army Reserve. He is a 2011 graduate of Ansonia High School, Ansonia.

Their red hair is the same color as mine, or at least the color my hair was before they came along and it started to turn gray. My oldest is a lot like me when it comes to having a laid back attitude. It takes a while before you make her mad and then it’s “Katy bar the door.” She can hold her temper for a little while, but once she has had enough she lets loose. My youngest isn’t as laid back, but it does take a while for her to be confrontational. I should point out these qualities are only valid with strangers, acquaintances and friends (sometimes). Tempers are much shorter with family. My youngest is a lot like me in the mornings. My wife doesn’t like this quality and claims we are “grumpy.” I’ve come to realize that description is inaccurate. We are both supernaturally equipped before 9 a.m. It’s not a cool supernatural ability like being able to fly or invisibility, but it isn’t horrible. We have a heightened sense of perception. We know if a person is going to say or do something stupid before they open their mouths. It has been proven the only way to combat this form of evilness is with the sneer and hatefulness weapon. I’ve also discovered traits my daughters have that I didn’t know I had. It may come as a sur-

prise, but they aren’t always good ones. I know most of you are wondering how I could have any bad qualities. It came as a surprise to me, too. The one that worries me most is my oldest daughter’s inability to pay attention to what she is doing. I’m hoping this was merely a coincidence and not something I passed on to her. To our surprise and delight our oldest daughter got the clothes out of the dryer the first time she was asked. Even more amazing to us was when she took the initiative to go beyond our request and took the clothes from the washing machine and put them in the dryer. That was almost enough to give us hope that she will become a productive member of society. Even more impressive is that she emptied the lint trap before starting the next load of clothes. Those are the qualities I want to be able to say I gave her. (Cue dark cloud here.) It was all for naught when I heard “DAD!” It was the kind of yell that parents recognize as a sign their child messed something up and responding quickly may save them money on repairs. She wasn’t paying attention when she was cleaning out the lint trap and “accidentally” knocked a lid into the hole that holds the lint

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Knowing Joseph & Greta a privilege

Breaking ground on the new Peacock Pen were (from left) Mayor Michael Bowers, Tim Swensen (park board), Kathy Warvel (peafowl volunteer), Mike Henderson (Mote & Assoc.), Ryan and Naomi Carpe, Dustin Foster (Foster Tree & Landscaping), Dale Musser (park board), Deb Berger (park manager) and Jason Stebbins (JCS Construction). (Ryan Berry photo)

Peafowl will soon have a new home BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR www.bluebagmedia.com GREENVILLE – It started with a question that turned into a discussion and then action. Members of the Greenville Park Board were joined by Ryan Carpe, Mayor Michael Bowers and other volunteers to break ground on a new Peacock/Peafowl pen at the Greenville City Park. When complete, the new pen will sit adjacent to the pen at the southwest section of the park and will face the Swinging Bridge. Marling Band Shell, Rotary Bridge, Swinging Bridge, Gazebo, play-

ground and the Peacock Pen – all are focal points of Greenville’s centerpiece. According to Mayor Bowers, Carpe came into his office and questioned what could be done to make the park better. That question turned into a call to action for Carpe. Carpe assembled a top notch committee that was able to design and raise funds for the new pen. Construction is expected to be complete by late fall. The peafowl have been part of the Greenville City Park for nearly 50 years. Their current structure is expected to be repurposed with the ceiling and walls being disassembled and possibly used as a walk-

Girl Scouts campaign DARKE COUNTY – The “I Can’t Wait To” Girl Scouts campaign is now underway. The fall campaign is looking to recruit new girls and adult volunteers to join the Girl Scouts movement. Local meetings are as follows: Sept. 16, 6 p.m., Arcanum Butler School, 2011

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Church burglary suspect convicted on 15 counts

BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER GREENVILLE – Accused church burglary suspect, Ethan E. Louk, 21, of Gordon, pleaded guilty Monday to 15 counts included in a June indictment. Louk was charged after an investigation by the Darke County Sheriff’s Office suspected him and a 17-year-old accomplice broke into at least nine churches in Darke County between February and June. The pair are also charged with several break-ins into businesses in Arcanum, Pitsburg and New Madison. Darke County Prosecuting Attorney Kelly Ormsby agreed to recommend local jail time in exchange for Louk’s guilty plea to 13 counts of Breaking & Entering, fifth degree felonies; and two counts of Safe Crack-

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ing, felonies of the fourth degree. Louk remains jailed on a $10,000 as a presentence investigation is conducted before his scheduled sentencing Oct. 20 at 1:30 p.m. Even though the state will only ask for the agreed 90 days in jail, realistically Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan P. Hein is able to sentence Louk up to 16 years in prison. He is also scheduled for sentencing on similar charges in Miami County on Oct. 14. He is represented by local defense attorney David A. Rohrer.

way around the new pen. Mike Henderson, of Mote & Assoc., pointed out they won’t know what they will be able to use until they can start tearing it down. Dustin Foster, of Foster Tree & Landscaping, is a certified arborist and has volunteered to remove several trees. Some of the trees are infected with Emerald Ash Borer. Jason Stebbins, of JCS Construction, will complete the construction project. According to Park Board President Dale Musser, the board is ready to start moving on the Marling Band Shell renovation project. He noted he’s not sure when it will be started or completed, but it is next on the list. In recent years, the park has been able to complete several projects, including a new roof on the fort and the lagoons have been completely rebuilt.

Ansonia FFA Blood Drive

ANSONIA – The Ansonia FFA will be holding a blood drive on Oct. 23 at Ansonia High School in the gym. The blood drive will start at 8 a.m. and continue until 12 p.m. This is open to public, but you must have a scheduled appointment time; without scheduled time you will not be permitted to donate. Those who wish to donate who are 16 years old will need a permission form signed by their parents. These permission forms are available in the Ansonia High School office. If interested, contact Mr. Lentz in the Ag department at 337-5591 or brad.lentz@ansonia. k12.oh.us or you go to donortime.com to schedule a time.

BOE meeting changes date

VERSAILLES – The Versailles Board of Education will now hold its regular September board meeting on Sept. 15, 6 p.m., at the Versailles Board of Education. The meeting was originally scheduled for Sept. 16.

BY BOB ROBINSON ASSOC. EDITOR www.bluebagmedia.com GREENVILLE – “Raptors get a bad rap because they’re birds of prey… without them we’d be overrun with rats, mice, snakes and the other small animals they eat.” Jeannie Harshbarger and Pam Siegel feel privileged to have been given the opportunity to know Joseph the Red-Tail Hawk and Greta the Great Horned Owl. They visit the “mews” (homes of the two birds) on a daily basis. “We come sit with them every day, sometimes talk, sometimes read to them… sometimes we just sit.” The purpose is to get them used to humans. Both birds arrived about the same time, in 2012, from other county park systems. The special event at Darke County Parks’ Shawnee Prairie on Sept. 6 was the first time their habitats had been open to the public. Another one is scheduled for Oct. 4. Only four people had visited a little over halfway through the scheduled time. “That’s okay,” said Harshbarger. “We don’t want to overwhelm them too much.” Joseph sat “statue” still throughout the visit, staring at the intruders. The ladies said they saw him blink once or twice. Greta let the intruders know she was aware she had visitors, moving from her perch to the ground and back; at one point flapping her wings. “Sometimes she’ll hiss like a cat to let us know she knows we’re here,” said Harshbarger. It’s almost as if she is telling them to back off, this is her turf! Greta is totally blind; that doesn’t mean she isn’t aware of her surroundings. She can fly so they have to keep her tethered. Joseph, on

Jeannie Harshbarger (left) and Pam Siegel stand next to Greta’s ‘mew.’ The visitor the Joseph and Greta daily, reading and talking to them. (Bob Robinson photos)

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the other hand, can see fine but can’t fly. “If they could get together they’d be fine,” Harshbarger added. Not likely to happen since Joseph hunts during the day and Greta hunts at night. The birds get fed once a day except Sunday, said Siegel. “They probably wouldn’t eat every day in the wild, and here they are sedentary. They could put on weight.” They are fed mice and chicks; every once in a while one or the other gets a treat… “A snake worked its way into Joseph’s mew the other day. They found the partly eaten remains the next day.” Both areas are only partially protected from the rain; at that time a slight drizzle. “They like the rain, so that’s not a problem.” Siegel noted

the water containers… “That’s more for them to take a little dip when they get hot… they get their water from their food.” They also have heat lamps for the winter. The temperature control is needed because both are migratory birds. Both ladies were grateful for their summer experience. Harshbarger said she was a cat person and got a kick out of the structure housing the birds being referred to as a ‘mew.’ “I think that’s hilarious,” she said. Siegel added she always heard or saw an owl when she was at a low point in her life. The consensus? “I’m so privileged to get to know them,” they each said. “Also,” nodding toward each other, “our new friendship is a gift, too.”

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KINGERY – Ty Charles Kingery, infant son of Ryan and Alaina, and little brother to Connor, flew away to live in Heaven on Sept. 2, 2014 at 2:23 p.m., making his earthly stay only 49 minutes. The doctors and nurses worked fervently to try and save him, but it was not part of God’s plan. Ty was a special little boy, beautiful in the eyes of his parents, but made just a little different from other boys and girls. Our arms are empty and aching, but we rest fully assured that he is so much more comfortable nestled in the arms of Jesus. That is our comfort, and our peace. Ty is survived by his parents, his big brother (who was so excited about our new baby, and wanted to name him Charlie), his maternal grandparents, Steve and Debbie Garber, paternal grandparents, Rick and Marilyn Kingery, maternal great grandparents, Alberta Skiles, Bernice Garber, paternal great grandparents, Bob and Eula Flora, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. We did not get to hold his little body while breath was yet in him, but through the screen of doctors and nurses surrounding him, we caught glimpses of little arms, waving in the air above the bassinet and we are convinced that Ty was bidding us farewell! “I will see you in Heaven, Daddy & Mommy!” Trusting that our loss is his gain, His parents. A Graveside Service was held Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014 at Ithaca Cemetery in Arcanum. The Kindred Funeral Home, Englewood is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.KindredFuneralHome.com. POLEI – Jane Polei, 83, of Greenville, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2014 at 1:35 AM at State of the Heart Hospice Care Center, Greenville. She was born on July 6, 1931 in Dayton, to the late Arthur & Elsie (Kenny) Kraus. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Richard Polei of Greenville; son, David Polei of Granby, Colorado; daughter and son in law, Melissa & Dave Schlichte of Arcanum, Ohio; grandchildren, Crystal (Matthew) Grote, Erica (Michael) Rouse, Ryan Polei and Michael Polei; great grandson, Owen Grote; sisters and brothers in law, Sonja & Jim Burch of Ft. Wayne, IN, and Judy & Dan Blagg of New Bremen, OH; numerous nieces and nephews as well as many loving friends. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter in infancy, Melody Jane Polei and daughter in law, Suzanne Polei. She was a member of Woodington Congregational Christian Church. She retired from Greenville High School and was also a homemaker. She loved reading and cooking. Jane always had a positive attitude and would do anything for anyone. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and will be very missed. A service was held Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, with Pastor Jim Fulton officiating. Burial is in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens, Greenville. It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions are given to State

of the Heart Hospice or Woodington Congregational Christian Church. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www. zecharbailey.com.

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– Lynn Everett Crowell passed Veteran away September 6 in Polaris, Montana at age 64, due to a lengthy illness. He was born August 12, 1950 son of Lawrence and Ethel Crowell. Lynn was a former Darke County resident. He is graduate of Franklin Monroe High School Class of 1968. He was a sergeant of the USMC, active duty for two tours of Viet Nam. Lynn served in law enforcement and was a safety director for Werner Trucking. He was preceeded in death by his mother, Ethel Leola Crowell; brothers, Larry and Leroy; along with his twin sister, Leona and sister, Loretta. Lynn’s survivors include his wife, Jill, in Montana; son, Joshua and daughter Danyelle Crowell both of Iowa, along with his stepchildren; siblings, Lee and Bonnie Crowell of Greenville, Raine and Terry Longfellow of Greenville, Lew and Mary Crowell of Powell, Leslie and Gerri of Greenville, Lyle and Karon Crowell of Versailles, Linda McGlothin of Greenville, and Lavena and Patrick Marker of Greenville; and numerous nephew, nieces and cousins. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014 at Greenmound Union Cemetery, New Madison with Rev. John McRoberts officiating. The family will then gather with friends at the Fort Jefferson United Methodist Church.

DREW – Richard Edwin Drew, our father, mentor friend and hero, died May 25, 2014 at his residence in the arms of his youngest son. Born Sept. 18, 1926, in Arcanum, he was the son of Deo and Letha (Delk) Drew. He enjoyed traveling and took his family all over the United States. Richard was a master carpenter who built many things with both his sons. He also was an excellent basket weaver, a talent he passed on to his grandsons and one daughter. He loved a good joke and was delighted when daughter, Julie, would call at 3 a.m. just to tell him a joke. A friend, Ray, had a saying when you asked him how he was doing, his reply was “Well, I’m still on top of the sod,” Pops loved this phrase and repeated it daily. He taught his children how to love and how to forgive not only others but yourself. He married Phyllis J. Boehme on April 6, 1957, in Ohio. She preceded him

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death on Nov. 1, 2013. He was also preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Paul Drew. Mr. Drew is survived by his children, Candy Cagle, Mike Beasley, Julia Goodson, Holly Harkey and Richard E. Drew; sisters, Marjorie Alexander, Nancy Plantz and Rosalee Ross; 17 grandchildren and countless great grandchildren. As his children, we were truly blessed to have him as a father. If we had a choice to pick anyone we wanted, we are certain that there could be no other. He was always there through good times and bad and we can barely recall ever seeing him get mad. He listened with an open mind and an open heart. He never held a grudge. He never met a stranger. He never let us down. He always taught us to see things from the other side no matter how mad or hurt we may have been. We will miss him more than words can express and whenever someone mentions fathers, we can honestly say ours was one of the best. We love you dad with all our hearts. He is now reunited with the love of his life and is no longer in pain so we rejoice in a life well-lived. We will miss you, daddy, so please watch over us.

COMPTON – Mary L. Compton, 87, of Greenville, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014. A service was held Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial

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– Patrick C. Grieshop, 62, of Greenville and formerly of Osgood, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014 in the St. Nicholas Catholic Church of Osgood. Burial is in the St. Martin’s Catholic Cemetery, Osgood.

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at 7 p.m. at the St. Clair Memorial Hall. This meeting is open to the public. To see the post from the president and vice president of the Midwest Ohio Baseball League, log on tomidwestohiobaseball.com. Eldridge was voted in as a commissioner for Greenville Citizens Baseball League (GCBL) in July and took office at the beginning of September. GCBL will meet soon to discuss the allegations and determine Edlridge’s future with the organization. Tyler Edwards, GCBL treasurer, said, “Mark has a done a lot for the Greenville baseball community. It is unfortunate that this will override everything he has done.”

Lady Wave tennis ranked 3rd in GWOC North GREENVILLE - The Lady Wave tennis team is currently ranked third in the GWOC North with an overall record of 9-4 and 1-1 in the conference. Greenville beat the Piqua Indians Sept. 9 in five straight sets and bested Springfield 4-1 on Sept. 11. The ladies will travel to Tecumseh Monday, Sept. 15, then to Trotwood to battle the Lady Rams Tuesday, Sept. 16

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OSU raffle winners DARKE COUNTY – The names of seven individuals were drawn on Aug. 23 as winners of two tickets to an Ohio State University home football game. They will attend the games as a result of their participation in the OSU Alumni Club of Darke County raffle. The winners are Keith Foutz – Virginia Tech, Kent Thompson – Kent State,

Basketball signups ARCANUM – The Arcanum Youth Basketball Association will hold signups for the 201415 basketball season on Sept. 20 and Sept. 22. Boys and girls in fourth through sixth grades that live in the Arcanum School District are eligible to play. Signups on Sept. 20 will be held from 9 a.m. to noon and 6-8 p.m. on Sept. 22. All signups will be held at the Arcanum Field House. The registration fee is $50. For more information, contact Arcanum Youth Basketball President Shane Toy, 417-3216.

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Over 1,500 riders invade Arcanum for Tour de Donut ARCANUM – Well over 1,500 riders took part in the 7th running of the Tour de Donut Saturday morning in Arcanum. Bicyclists from 18 states and as far away as California and Washington state ventured to Darke County to ride and of course… eat donuts! According to race organizers Roger and Christina Bowersock of Greenville, 800 dozen (9,600 donuts) were onhand. The most eaten by a single rider was 48 donuts by Yasir Salem from New York City. To learn more about the annual event, browse photos and more visit the website at thetourdedonut.com. For more photos visit bluebagmedia.com or like Bluebag Media on Facebook.

5K helps purchase AEDs VERSAILLES – 128 runners/walkers made their way to Heritage Park in Versailles, on Aug. 31 for Midmark’s Feel the Heat for a Cause 5K run/walk and one mile fun run in support of the Dylan Williams Forever an All Star Foundation. The top three female finishers were Reagan Hoggatt, Jennifer Jones and Sarah Selhorst. The top three male finishers were Bruce Burns, Kyle Homan and Justin Daniels. The 5K was part of the Wayne HealthCare Challenge and all proceeds from the event are going to the Dylan Williams Forever an All Star Foundation. Dylan was fatally injured July 16, 2013 after being struck in the neck area by a baseball during all-star practice. Since then the Williams Family and friends have worked to keep the young AllStar’s memory alive and raise awareness for sports safety and the placement of life saving AED devices at youth sport fields. According to the Williams Family, this event has made it possible to purchase two AED’s that will be donat-

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The Pick 6 week 4 preview DARKE COUNTY – The Union City Community High School Indians are added to the local Pick 6 contest for week four, playing host to Monroe Central Friday night. To get stats and reviews of the Indiana High School Athletic Association, log on to their website at www.ihsaa. org. Union City is part of the Tr-Eastern conference. To view more about the team visit the school athletic website at www.ihigh.com/ucindians. In the Cross Country Conference, the strug-

gling Ansonia Tigers and Mississinawa Valley Blackhawks both travel to Preble County this Friday evening. The Tigers to do battle with Twin Valley South, while the Hawks will face a tough opponent in the Panthers from TriCounty North. Coach TJ Powers will take his Arcanum Trojans to look for another win against the Vikings of Miami East. For the third week in-a-row the Greenville Wave will play at home looking to get back on track, facing Lebanon

out of the GWOC South conference. Finally, the Tigers of Versailles look to get a win at home against New Bremen. Be sure to visit bluebagmedia.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for Friday night final scores and photos. Don’t forget to submit your picks each week in the new Pick 6 Pigskin Challenge for a chance at weekly prizes from Hot Head Burritos and Montage Cafe. Plus have a shot at winning a brand new 32” TV from Walmart!

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THIS WEEK IN SPORTS

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ARCANUM

FOOTBALL Sept. 19 .......@ Miami East .................................7:30 p.m. CROSS COUNTRY Sept. 20 .......@ Versailles Tour De Sewer .............9:30 a.m. VOLLEYBALL Sept. 15 .......vs. Dixie ........................................5:30 p.m. Sept. 16 .......@ Miami East .................................5:30 p.m. Sept. 18 .......vs. Covington .................................5:30 p.m. BOYS GOLF Sept. 15 .......vs. Brookville ......................................4 p.m. Sept. 18 .......@ CCC ...........................................8:30 a.m.

BRADFORD

CROSS COUNTRY Sept. 20 .......@ Versailles ...................................... 10 a.m. VOLLEYBALL Sept. 16 .......Bradford @ Covington .....................5:30 p.m. Sept. 18 .......Bethel @ Bradford ..........................5:30 p.m. BOYS GOLF Sept. 18 .......CCC League Meet @ Bradford .........8:30 a.m.

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CROSS COUNTRY Sept. 20 .......@ Versailles Invitational ......................9 a.m. VOLLEYBALL Sept. 16 .......@ Bethel ........................................5:30 p.m. Sept. 18 .......@ Ansonia .....................................5:30 p.m. Sept. 20 .......@ Minster Invitational .........................9 a.m. BOYS GOLF Sept. 18 .......@ CCC ...........................................8:30 a.m. GIRLS GOLF Sept. 18 .......@ CCC ...........................................8:30 a.m. BOYS SOCCER Sept. 18 .......vs. Bethel ...........................................7 p.m. Sept. 20 .......@ Greeneview .....................................7 p.m. Girls Soccer Sept. 16 .......@ Yellow Springs .................................6 p.m. Sept. 18 .......@ Bethel .............................................7 p.m. Sept. 20 .......vs. Greeneview ....................................1 p.m.

FOOTBALL Sept. 19 .......vs. Lebanon ........................................7 p.m. CROSS COUNTRY Sept. 20 .......@ Troy Invitational ..........................9:30 a.m. VOLLEYBALL Sept. 15 .......vs. Eaton ............................................5 p.m. Sept. 16 .......vs. Piqua .......................................5:30 p.m. Sept. 18 .......@ Trotwood ....................................5:30 p.m. BOYS GOLF Sept. 15 .......@ Pirate Invitational ............................9 a.m. Sept. 16 .......@ Vandalia-Butler ...............................4 p.m. Sept. 17 .......@ Sidney ............................................4 p.m. Sept. 18 .......vs. Piqua (reserve) ..............................4 p.m. GIRLS GOLF Sept. 16 .......@ Northmont/CJ ............................3:30 p.m. Sept. 18 .......@ Fairmont ....................................4:15 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS Sept. 15 .......@ Tecumseh ...................................4:30 p.m. Sept. 16 .......@ Trotwood ....................................4:30 p.m. Sept. 18 .......@ Fairmont ....................................4:30 p.m. BOYS SOCCER Sept. 16 .......vs. Vandalia-Butler..............................6 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER Sept. 17 .......@ Vandalia Butler ................................7 p.m.

ANSONIA

FOOTBALL Sept. 19 .......@ Twin Valley South ........................ 7:30 p.m. CROSS COUNTRY Sept. 20 .......@ Versailles ‘Tour De Sewer................ 10 a.m. VOLLEYBALL Sept. 16 .......@ Mississinawa ..............................5:30 p.m. Sept. 18 .......vs. Franklin Monroe........................5:30 p.m. Sept. 20 .......@ Riverside ....................................... 10 a.m. BOYS GOLF Sept. 18 .......CCC Match (Stillwater Valley) ..........8:30 a.m.

TRI-VILLAGE

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VERSAILLES

FOOTBALL Sept. 19 .......vs. New Bremen ............................. 7:30 p.m. CROSS COUNTRY Sept. 20 .......Versailles Tour De Sewer .................... 10 a.m. VOLLEYBALL Sept. 16 .......@ Coldwater ..................................5:30 p.m. Sept. 18 .......vs. Minster ....................................5:30 p.m. BOYS GOLF Sept. 15 .......vs. St. Henry ..................................4:30 p.m. GIRLS GOLF Sept. 15 .......@ St. Henry .........................................4 p.m.

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FOOTBALL Sept. 19 .......Centerville HS @ UCCHS CROSS COUNTRY Sept. 20 .......@ South Adams Invitational ................... noon VOLLEYBALL Sept. 16 .......vs. Union JH/HS (Modoc) .....................6 p.m. Sept. 18 .......@ Blue River Valley JH/HS ....................6 p.m. BOYS TENNIS Sept. 15 .......vs. Randolph Southern JH/HS .........4:30 p.m. Sep. 16 ........vs. Winchester HS ..........................4:45 p.m. Sept. 18 .......@ Northeastern JH/HS....................4:30 p.m.

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Alexis Minnich and Meghan Hanes represented the Greenville FCCLA at the 2014 National Leadership Conference.

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GREENVILLE – More than 7,000 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members, advisers, alumni, and guests from across the country gathered in San Antonio for the 2014 National Leadership Conference. The conference is based on the student-originated theme “SOAR.” Alexis Minnich and Meghan Hanes, both 2014 graduates of Greenville Senior High School, were among the members and took part in STAR Event Competitions at the conference. FCCLA offers over 30 Family and Consumer Sciences related events, also known as STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) events. These events include Culinary Arts, Knowledge Bowl, Career Investigation, and Fashion Construction to name a few. Members compete at the District, State and National level. This year, Alexis and Meghan were among over 4200 STAR Event participants who competed this week in San Antonio. This is the largest number of competitors at any National STAR Events competition. Alexis and Meghan competed in the Focus on Children Event.

There project focused on raising awareness for Alex’s Lemonade Stand. Alexis and Meghan received a Silver medal in the event. About FCCLA Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education. FCCLA has 200,000 members and more than 5,500 chapters from 49 state associations, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The organization has involved more than ten million youth since its founding in 1945. FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership Experience is unique among youth organizations because its programs are planned and run by members. It is the only career and technical in-school student organization with the family as its central focus. Participation in national programs and chapter activities helps members become strong leaders in their families, careers, and communities.

Senior CIS students enrolled at the Greenville Technology Center help prepare technology for the coming school year.

CIS students help out over summer GREENVILLE – The Computer Information Systems (CIS) senior class had five students hired to work with network administrators over the summer before their senior year to help get the district’s computers ready for the school year. The group, under the direction of the network administrators, prepared over 100 new computers to be used throughout the district. This includ-

ed setting up new labs at South, Junior High and High School. They also went to all the buildings and assisted in setting up the technology in the teachers’ room. The CIS program has been asked to present at the OSBA (Ohio School Board Association) conference in Columbus on their use of students as technology support. This will be their fourth consecutive year to present.

GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School Career-Technical Center is focused on preparing its students for college or further training, to be successful in their career, and to achieve their dreams. Their career-tech programs will provide an opportunity to gain and improve communication, problem solving, citizenship, and leadership skills in a professional environment. Small class sizes allow teachers to get to know students and help them plan for their future career. Their programs allow students to get connected with business and industry leaders through field trips, job shadowing, and early job placement. Greenville CTC students have the opportunity to network, grow and enrich the skills they learn in the classroom and lab by participating in program-related clubs and organizations. Most of their programs will provide students with a chance to earn college credits while still in high school, and to earn money for college through the Tech Prep Scholarship. Many of their career-tech students benefit from project based learning, where students design, research, and build a career-focused project as well as academic integration, where traditional academic classes such as English, math, and science are focused on your career-tech program. Greenville High School students take advantage of high-quality and innovative career-technical programming “in their own back yard,” at no additional cost to taxpayers. The Greenville Career-Technical Center is focused on being a workforce and economic development source for the Greater Greenville community and Miami Valley. Agricultural Business - Instructor Karri Stickley Ag Business, students prepare for entry into various businesses that process, distribute, and support farm products. Job opportunities include farm manager, greenhouse manager, food inspector, plant scientist, sales rep, landscape manager and other quality jobs in the agricultural industry. FFA is the intra-curricular youth organization for all students enrolled in this program which offers many learning opportunities while having fun and receiving recognition. Automotive Technology – Instructors Jim Anderson and Travis Nicholas Automotive students

explore several areas of A.S.E. (Automotive Service Excellence) training. These include brakes, engine performance, suspension, and electrical systems. Hands-on training in an Auto Shop atmosphere makes this program a realistic experience. AYES (Automotive Youth Education Systems) are a mentor program available to all qualifying students. This program prepares students for post-secondary education in automotive technology or an entry level job in the industry. Careers With Children – Instructor Amy Schoen The Careers with Children program provides a foundation in early childhood education and child development. Students plan and provide developmentally appropriate activities for young children in the school lab or in a community child care facility. Students will have the opportunity to develop leadership potential by participating in the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student organization. Financial Specialist – Instructor Margie Heitkamp This business program emphasizes business management, business ownership, and accounting skills. Students will learn basic terminology and concepts of business law as well as professional office skills. Senior students will continue to study finance, accounting, and management, while getting hands-on experience operating the high school Alumni Shop that features spirit apparel. Also available are local internships. Hospitality and Facility Care – Instructor Toni Shellabarger The Hospitality industry is one of the fastest growing industries today and the second leading employer in the U.S. This program will help students gain hands-on experience that will prepare them for several segments of the hospitality industry. Interactive Media – Instructor Lori Hoover In this program, students are prepared for careers in web design, video and audio production, multimedia graphic design, and animation. Students have the opportunity to help produce the Greenville High School and Channel 5 WAVE broadcast. Marketing – Instructor Reed Mikesell In the marketing program students learn about

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advertising, sales, business management, and marketing research. Students gain valuable employment experience in this program. Skills and concepts learned in marketing will be useful in achieving success in the business world. Students will develop communication skills and basic problem-solving skills. Medical Tech Prep – Instructor Emily Powers In Medical Tech Prep, students learn medical terminology and explore various health careers. They gain hands-on experience while job shadowing in carious medical fields. Within the course, students may become certified in the Nurse Aide Training Program, Red Cross Community CPR, First Aid certification, and Professional CPR certification. Computer Information Systems – Instructors Nathan Sharp and Bob Warner CIS is a computer based program that is hands on. CIS students participate in the Cisco Academy preparing for both the A+ Certification and CCNA networking exams. Students will work in groups in a cooperative learning environment providing tech support for the Greenville School District. Engineering – Instructor Chris Sykes The Engineering pro-

gram is a college based course that introduces various fields of engineering. Studies include topics such as electronics, robotics, manufacturing process, metrology, blueprint reading and sketching, AutoCAD, problem solving, and troubleshooting. Supply Chain Management – Instructor Dara Buchy SCM centers around marketing, management, and logistics. Students learn the importance of organizing and coordinating all aspects of a product from the point of buying the raw materials to delivering the finished product to the consumer. Students in this program are affiliated with both Business Professionals of America and with DECA. Through these organizations, students take numerous field trips, learn valuable business skills, and actively compete at the regional, state, and national levels. Students interested in any career-technical education program should meet with their guidance counselor or the director of the Career-Technical Center. For more information, visit www.greenville. k12.oh.us/CareerTech. aspx or email or call Jon McGreevey, director, 5484188 or jmcgreevey@ greenville.k12.oh.us


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Miss Annie Oakley 2013 Courtney Osborne and Kiwanis of Greenville Vice President Dale Musser.

2013 Miss Annie Oakley visits Kiwanis GREENVILLE – “I loved the parades,â€? said Courtney Osborne, Miss Annie Oakley 2013. She went to ten; also visited several events that didn’t involve parades. “The kids watching the parades would stand and say, ‘shoot me, shoot me’‌ sometimes ‘hey look‌ she has a gun!â€? Courtney talked to Kiwanis of Greenville Sept. 10 about her experiences the previous year. The year she ďŹ rst began competing for the title of Miss Annie Oakley she got second runner-up. She hadn’t shot a rie in eight years and only practiced two weeks prior to the competition. The next year she achieved her goal. “Annie Oakley was an idol of mine,â€? she said. “It was an honor being able to represent her.â€? Courtney, a Tri-Village High School senior, is also a PSEOP (Post Secondary Education Opportunity Program) student. Her classes this semester are with Edison Community College. She expects to get her Associate Degree from Edison in the spring, shortly before she graduates from high school.

She made her presentation to Kiwanis as part of an extra credit opportunity for a Communications 121 Public Speaking class, taught by adjunct instructor Bob Robinson. “This was only her third week in the class, so speaking in front of a group of strangers was a challenge for her,â€? Robinson said. “I thought she did a great job. Some of my students look rather pale the ďŹ rst time they get up in front of classmates to make a presentation‌ they are usually comfortable by the time they’d done it a few times.â€? Due to the restrictions of class time, and the usually tight schedules of students, speeches are typically given to fellow students they’ve gotten to know over the semester. In order to fully beneďŹ t from the public speaking experience, a few are given an opportunity to speak at a Kiwanis meeting. There is also an option to speak to sixth grade students at South School, as well as participate in the VFW’s Audio-Essay Competition.

VERSAILLES – The Versailles FFA extends an invitation to EMS and ďŹ reďŹ ghters within Darke County and surrounding areas to attend the seventh bi-annual EMS and FireďŹ ghter Farm Safety Training Program on Sept. 27, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to be held at the Versailles Fire/Rescue Station at 320 Baker Road, Versailles. A free catered lunch will be served and you will be able to receive eight hours of Continuing Education Credits. The farm safety training program will comprise of inside classroom instruction followed by outside and hands-on applications with the instructors coming from Clark State Community

College Fire Program and local EMS and ďŹ re ďŹ ghters. Emphasis this year will be placed on bus mass casualty incident, a rollover tractor scenario, an anhydrous ammonia tank situation, a PTO/Auger mock accident and a bus extrication situation. All of the rotations are hands-on and educational. This event is only limited to the ďŹ rst 100 participants. Please wear clothes appropriate for outside weather and working conditions. This event is free, but the deadline to register is Sept. 22. To RSVP, contact Dena Wuebker at 5264427 ext. 3113 (Versailles High School number), 423-2369 (cell phone num-

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Mentors needed for area Littles DARKE COUNTY – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County is excited to announce that another great year is in the works for the Big Buddies afterschool program. They are seeking fun and energetic people who want an opportunity to give back to the community. This is a great opportunity to obtain community service hours as well as make a difference in the life of a child. This is the 16th year the program has been in place. The Buddies program is a nine-month commitment where high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors volunteer to work with and mentor elementary aged children two times per month. During these meetings the high school students, under the supervision of Big Brothers Big Sisters staff, work with one or two children on different educational and recreational activities. The program continues to promote social and educational enhancing activities, as well as focusing on STEM curriculum.

High school mentoring programs have become a widespread component of many nationally affiliated Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies. Studies prove that children who spend time with a positive role model are more likely to become healthy, productive adults. The Big Buddies program has proven beneficial not only for the “Littles” but for the high school volunteers as well. If you are interested in becoming a mentor in our High School Buddies program please call 5479622 or 492-7611 or visit www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org for more information. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County is a United Way member agency and an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. If you would like more information about becoming involved, you may visit the agency website at www.bigbrobigsisshelbydarke.org or call the Sidney office at 4927611 or the Greenville office at 547-9622.

Football fundraiser ANSONIA – The Ansonia Football Team will be having a fundraiser on Sept. 24, at JT’s Brew & Grill, 1475 Wagner Ave., Greenville. Hours of are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dine in or carryout; no flyer or

coupon is needed. Ansonia Football will receive 15% of the total sales for the day. Everyone is asked to show their support in helping with this fundraiser.

GREENVILLE – The Darke County Visitors Bureau (DCVB) will host the grand opening of a new Welcome Center at 421 S. Broadway, Greenville on Oct. 3. The grand opening will kick off with a ribbon cutting by the Darke County Chamber of Commerce at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited to tour the welcome center from 6-9 p.m. and meet Executive Director Deanna York and board members of the DCVB, along with Amber Garrett, executive director of Main Street Greenville and board members.

GREENVILLE – In 2001, the family of Tina Bandedo came to Greenville; they liked the town and decided to open a Mexican restaurant, El Camino Real. The first restaurant was opened on Sweitzer Street and was managed by Tina’s family. Customers loved their food and they soon outgrew that location. In 2002 they moved the restaurant to the Greenville Inn on Martin Street. In 2003, Tina and her husband Tony Bandedo moved to Greenville and Tony took over management of the restaurant. Seven years later the restaurant was continuing to grow and moved to their present location on Wagner Avenue. With each move, the restaurant was able to keep the same friendly atmosphere and food quality. Customers love their homemade menu items as well as the great service El Camino Real is known for. In 2012, Tina took over management of the business and instituted many changes, including new menu items, the burrito challenge and lots of surprises and special events for their loyal customers. Tina wanted to make things fun and give more va-

strated solid performance across many market cycles. As you’ve probably heard, “past performance is no guarantee of future results,” and this is true. Nonetheless, you can help improve your outlook by owning quality investments. So when investing n stocks, choose those that have actual earnings and a track record of earnings growth. If you invest in fixedincome vehicles, pick those that are considered “investment grade.” • Don’t make emotional decisions. At various times during your retirement, you will, in all likelihood, witness some sharp drops in the market. Try to avoid overreacting to these downturns, which will probably just be normal market “corrections.” If you can keep your emotions out of investing, you will be less likely to make moves such as selling quality investments merely because their price is temporarily down. • Don’t try to “time” the market. You may be tempted to “take advantage” of volatility by looking for opportunities to “buy low and sell high.” In theory, this is a fine idea — but, unfortunately, no one can really predict market highs or lows. You’ll probably be better off by consistently investing the same amount of money into the same investments. Over time, this method of investing may result in lower per-share costs. However, as is the case with diversification, this type of “systematic” investing won’t guarantee a profit or protect against loss, and you’ll need to be willing to keep investing when share prices are declining. It’s probably natural to get somewhat more apprehensive about market volatility during your retirement years. But taking the steps described above can help you navigate the sometimes-choppy waters of the financial world.

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Protect Your Retirement against Market Volatility As an investor, you’re well aware that, over the short term, the financial markets always move up and down. During your working years, you may feel that you have time to overcome this volatility. And you’d be basing these feelings on actual evidence: the longer the investment period, the greater the tendency of the markets to “smooth out” their performance. But what happens when you retire? Won’t you be more susceptible to market movements? You may not be as vulnerable as you might think. In the first place, given our growing awareness of healthier lifestyles, you could easily spend two, or even three, decades in retirement — so your investment time frame isn’t necessarily going to be that compressed. Nonetheless, it’s still true that time may well be a more important consideration to you during your retirement years, so you may want to be particularly vigilant about taking steps to help smooth out the effects of market volatility. Toward that end, here are a few suggestions: • Allocate your investments among a variety of asset classes. Of course, proper asset allocation is a good investment move at any age, but when you’re retired, you want to be especially careful that you don’t “over-concentrate” your investment dollars among just a few assets. Spreading your money among a range of vehicles — stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, government securities and so on —can help you avoid taking the full brunt of a downturn that may primarily hit just one type of investment. (Keep in mind, though, that while diversification can help reduce the effects of volatility, it can’t assure a profit or protect against loss.) • Choose investments that have demon-

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Illumination Festival will be a weekend of music and fun GREENV I L L E – The Illumination Festival will be hosting RYAN BERRY a great lineManaging Editor up of artists bluebagmedia.com at its eighth annual festival of contemporary gospel music at the Darke County Fairgrounds. There will be a lot to see and do from the time the event kicks off with its Day One activities on Sept. 20 until the final note of the concert in front of the Grandstand on Sept. 21. This year’s featured artists include Tenth Avenue North, Britt Nicole, Plumb, Rhett Walker Band and David Dunn. Also returning to the event is the Splat Experience – an artist that creates a masterpiece in the time it takes to play one song. Tenth Avenue North has produced three studio albums and has hit #1 with The Light Meets the Dark and The Struggle. In 2009, Tenth Avenue North earned a Dove Award for New Artist of the Year. A year later they earned the award for Song of the Year (By Your Side). Nicole has had numerous top 10 hits, including You, The Lost Get Found, Welcome to the Show, Safe, All This Time and Gold. She is also been nominated for the Dove Award’s Female Vocalist of the Year and the Grammy’s Best Contemporary Christian Music Album. Plumb has a long and successful career as singer and songwriter. She has co-penned songs for Mandisa, Mandy Moore, Natalie Grant and more. In its second year, Day One will be held Sept. 20 and will be geared to youth groups (students sixth through 12th grade) as a kick off for their fall events. There will be

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special music with the Amplified youth group, Radiant and All Changes Apply. There will also be a speaker. New for Day One this year is the high ropes course, zip line and 30-foot climbing wall. The cost for the youth service is $5 or five cans of food. The food will be donated to the FISH Choice Food Pantry. The youth service will be held at 6 p.m. and the high ropes and other activities begin at 4 p.m. There is also time to be part of the Light in the Darke 5K run through the fairgrounds. The cost is $25 and will be held after the youth service, 8:30 p.m. Register on-line at www.goodtimesraces. com or mail to Light in the Darke 5K Run, 311 East St., Gordon, Ohio 45304. Beginning at 8:30 p.m. is the DJ Dance Party. The Day One worship service and DJ Dance Party will be held in the Youth Building. Day One events are partially made possible from a grant from the Miami Valley District and donations from individual churches. Sunday activities begin with the annual church service at 10:30 a.m. featuring Matt Haupt and a worship band from Greenville EUM. New attractions have been added to the midways on Sunday for this year’s festival. With a $5 wrist band, festival goers can enjoy all games and activities the entire after-

noon. Added for this year is a 30-foot climbing wall, Bully Buster Bus, laser tag, inflatables and volleyball tournament. As it has since its formation, the Illumination Committee is offering an afternoon of music with its annual Coffee House. The event will feature several of the region’s top contemporary Christian bands. This year’s schedule starts with the Chris Cantrel Band at 1 p.m. Additional bands include Prospect, 1:45 p.m.; Radiant, 2:30 p.m.; and Salah & Shekinah Band, 3:15 p.m. The church service and Coffee House will be held in the Spiritual Life Center (aka Ohio Center). More information on the Illumination Festival can be found at www.illuminationfestival.org. Tickets are $25 for general admission (grandstand only – does not include track), $30 for track (standing only), $30 for box or reserved seating (includes track), and $50 VIP seating (chairs on the track in front of the stage). Tickets are an additional $5 the day of the show. Tickets are available locally at Bread of Life Christian Bookstore and the Darke County Fairgrounds, Greenville, and the Christian Book Store, Union City. Tickets are also available online at www.itickets.com. For information on Darke County or lodging, visit www.visitdarkecounty.org.

Sign up now for Wavaires Camp GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School Vocal Music Boosters will host its annual Wavaire Camp again this year as a part of Night Out with The Wavaires. The camp is open to any student in grades 4-9. Students involved will have the opportunity to perform three selections with The Wavaires at the Night Out concert. The cost for students to attend the camp is $40, which includes a t-shirt,

practice CD, music, and admission the night of the show. The following information lists the rehearsal and performance schedule: * Wednesday, Oct. 29, 6-7:15 p.m. * Thursday, Oct. 30, 6-7:15 p.m. * Nov. 1, 10 a.m.noon * Nov. 1, performance at 7 p.m. If your child or student is interested in participating in Wavaire

Camp, please check your school’s office for information, or contact Vocal Music Director Chelsea Whirledge at cwhirledge@greenville. k12.oh.us. The deadline for all applications is Oct. 10. For more information on the camp, as well as the GHS Vocal Music Boosters organization, follow them on Facebook at Greenville High School Vocal Music Boosters.

GREENVILLE – “I’ve been trying to convince my son for 20 BOB ROBINSON years,” said Associate Editor Kim Martin. bluebagmedia.com “Now I have proof.” She was standing next to a Red Cross recruiting poster; the woman was holding an injured soldier. The caption read “The Greatest Mother in the World.” She wasn’t sure he’d believe it, however. Martin was from the Cincinnati Chapter of the American Red Cross. She was one of several Red Cross representatives on hand to talk to visitors about the vintage posters on display in the Anna Bier Room of St. Clair Memorial Hall Sept. 5. Over a dozen posters depicted a history of Red Cross recruiting efforts, beginning with one of President Woodrow Wilson in 1918. Captioned “I summon you to the comradeship” it was a response to the unprecedented need for Red Cross services during World War I. “The Greatest Mother in the World” theme was used multiple times, while other efforts depicted the “army of the disabled keeps growing.” An earlier poster, entitled “Little Sister,” elicited comments for its simplicity and the beauty of the model. According to Lynne Gump, director of the Darke County chapter, it was drawn by pin-up artist Raphael Kirschner in 1913. Another poster depicted a model beautiful enough that a visitor said he’d “run out in front of a

Visitors learned about some of the history of the American Red Cross through the posters it used over the years. The display will remain in the Anna Bier Room at Memorial Hall until Supt. 20 (Bob Robinson photo)

Jacota Crumrine (left) and his brother Ross head back out to First Friday events after getting “decorated” by Dr. Dark at the Heavy Metal Church of Christ. (Bob Robinson photo)

bullet if she was the one taking care of me.” The caption said “In service of those who suffer.” Scott Miller, executive director of the Northern Miami Valley chapter in Troy said the posters were his. They were donated by a 73-year volunteer. “She’s still volunteering,” he said. “I believe she started when she was 10.” He added she wanted to preserve history and let people see the posters. “They all have a story to tell,” he said. “It seems like in wartime they are darker than at

other times.” He noted as an example a colorful 1919 poster. The war was over. The display was part of Main Street Greenville’s September First Friday. It included live music and special merchant offerings. In front of the Heavy Metal Church of Christ Dr. Dark was painting faces. The highlight of the evening was the Theater on Third, featuring the Lego Movie. The Red Cross Poster display will be available until Sept. 20 at Memorial Hall.

Zade Faber is fascinated with the series of trains moving through tunnels and over bridges at the Darke County Model Railroad Club. Hidden from the camera, but holding his nephew, is uncle Garrett Boatright. (Bob Robinson photo)

Ho scale railroad alive and well in Greenville GREENVILLE – Darke County has many little known nuggets BOB ROBINSON representAssociate Editor ing unique bluebagmedia.com or historical facets of the area. In a recent First Friday event, participants were able to see some of the offices and merchants of the past in upper floors of buildings still in use, including a unique history of the former Darke County jail, now inhabited by the Darke County Commissioners. This was a Main Street Greenville First Friday in May. The latest “nugget” can be found in an upstairs ‘apartment’ just off the Circle at 405 1/2 So. Broadway. It wasn’t part of Main Street’s September First Friday but members of the Darke County Model Railroad Club took advantage of the event. They posted a

sign on the sidewalk and invited visitors upstairs. A step inside is a step into a different world, one in which everything is ‘Ho’ scale, “or close to it,” as club President Jim Warner noted. A number of trains were making their daily runs from Greenville to destinations as far away as Chicago and New York. Train activity could be observed in three distinct sections of the room, all with their own unique landscaping. The depiction of buildings, streets, bridges, trees and shrubbery even impressed Darke County Engineer Jim Surber, who was admiring one of the display areas in the room. “Yes, it is (impressive)!! I’m amazed at the detail,” he said. Warner said the club has been at that location 33 years, “since 1981!” When they moved in they leveled the room, then set up risers for the different

sites. Other than a recent changeover from regular engines to sound engines the series of tracks, tunnels and villages has been complete for about 10 years. “Of course we always have repair work to do,” he added. Warner is a founding member of the club which currently has eight members. They’d like to have more members… or even just people to operate the engines. “We rely on people to come in from the outside. Model railroaders come from as far away as Springfield and Middletown,” he said. The club currently schedules an operating session the second Sunday of every month from 1 to 4 p.m. He added, however, they might be there at different times. “Pull on the door… if it opens, we’re up here and you’re invited to come on up.”


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Girl Scouts is beneďŹ cial to girls DAYTON – Girl Scouts of Western Ohio is encouraging girls and adults to start the school year off on a positive note by joining and volunteering for Girl Scouts. As the country’s preeminent leadership development organization for girls, research shows that girls who participate in Girl Scouts are more successful in school and get better grades (Linking Leadership to Academic Success: The Girl Scout Difference,

2012). “Families are already thinking about how they are going to allocate their free time during the new school year,� said Darlene Langhout, director of regional services for Girl Scouts of Western Ohio. “Girl Scouts gives girls and adult volunteers a positive, life changing option. And that’s not just talk. We have statistics that show our girls excel for years to come following their Girl Scout Lead-

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Follow Baleigh to VAHS Museum VERSAILLES – Baleigh Reed, intern at The Darke County Visitors Bureau, is back in action with this week’s installment of “Follow Baleighâ€? to The Versailles Area Historical Society. Where has the month of August gone? In the blink of an eye, kids are back at school, and all of the summer festivities have wrapped up. In Versailles, the summer concluded with a BANG due to the All-Class Reunion Labor Day weekend. The streets of Versailles were shut down for the ďŹ fth annual All-Class Reunion which is celebrated every four years. I was fortunate to get the chance to speak with the man who has been there from the beginning, Ken DeMange. He said that the reason they started this event over 20 years ago was to, “Encourage classes to celebrate their class reunion the same weekend as the All-Class Reunion. By holding the VHS AllClass Reunion every four years, the classes rotate celebrating their monumental year for their class reunions.â€? Ken explained that the ultimate goal of this event is to bring the community together and raise money for the Versailles High School scholarships, which supports their mission statement. For guest enjoyment, a shuttle bus was provided to transport people to the Versailles Historical Society Museum every half hour, and I just so happened to be on it. On the last day of the event, I took a tour around the museum and spoke with the President of the museum, Deb Pohl. As I spoke with her, so many questions swirled around in my head. I was so curious to learn about this establishment, and several others must have been as well because the museum was packed with families and people young and old. With the All-Class reunion being held, business was BOOMING for the museum and other

Retiree picnic GREENVILLE – The annual Whirlpool and Hobart Retiree Picnic will be held Sept. 15, noon, at 6047 Children’s Home Bradford Road at Lucas Woods. Please bring a covered dish, drink and table service. Hot dogs and condiments will be furnished. This is open to all persons who have worked at the factory. There will not be a breakfast that morning. For more information, call 548-2608.

Baleigh Reed stands in the veteran room at the VAHS Museum.

local businesses. When asked the reasoning for creating the museum, Pohl responded, “On Poultry Days for several years, people would make displays in the trophy cases of the old high school for Versailles items they have collected over the years, and we kept talking about how it would sure be nice to have a permanent display set up somewhere. So Sara Magoteaux and I would kid each other back and forth about having a permanent museum.â€? Finally after several years of going back and forth trying to decide who would begin this project, Mrs. Pohl rose to the occasion. She and Sara got together at the 2009 Poultry Days and both said, “Let’s go for it!â€? The rest is history‌ no pun intended. The displays inside hold all Versailles area artifacts including items from all the towns in Versailles and Russia school district. I was made aware that the “Military roomâ€? was the crown jewel of the museum, and as I entered, I would say that is an understatement. This room is truly amazing! Inside, one may ďŹ nd uniforms from a great majority of the wars on loan from the soldiers and their families. I also spotted an authentic Nazi ag from World War II that someone had recovered. It was so great to look around at all of the history that surrounds us, and looking at all of the area people who ďŹ ght/ have fought daily for our freedom is beyond a doubt a humbling experience.

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In addition to the military room, the museum also has rooms dedicated to the three areas of the school system, a sports and music room which displays all of the band uniforms since the 1950s, a train room, a room entitled “On the Street Where You Liveâ€? featuring The Sweet Shop, a room dedicated to “The Famous Russelsâ€? who traveled all around the United States with a circus act, a ďŹ re room displaying shots of the town before and after it burnt down, a mercantile room, the church room with items from all of the local churches, a turn of the century 1900 kitchen room, the curiosity room which houses tools used on the farm or in the kitchen at the time, and many, MANY more! I highly recommend visiting this museum. I was astounded by how much history it had to offer, and I would love to visit again soon to learn even more! Pack up the family and head to the museum during its hours on Sunday from 1-4 special tours are also available. If you would like to get involved with the museum, Mrs. Pohl explained that they are always looking for volunteers to come and help out! If you are interested in doing anything from building shelves to cleaning/ helping to change displays, you can call the museum at 526-4222.

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Prairie Days full of historic activities

BARE WEAR

We see in the ladies’ shops Arrays of summer tank tops. Perhaps most all should be yanked For lots of our tops have tanked!

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The old gentleman was quite proud of his hair. He washed it, cut it, gave it the best of care. A few minutes each day and the task was done. It never took longer—his hair numbered one!

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When women wake up They want their makeup. The telltale mirror Shows it much clearer— That a pale, bare face Is the starting place. At boudoir station,

Apply foundation. Add some rosy blush; Sweep with a brow brush. Mascara? Each lash, Dust a powder dash. Spark it with a kick Of bright red lipstick— Then gloss across; Give hair a toss. Women do their daily duty Trying to become a beauty. If they flop, the cause is not lost; They can shop, if they have the cost, And buy more cosmetics to exhaust. ~~~~~~

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Each time the woman’s face went south, She would have another face lift. But her surgeries proved no gift— For her neck now covers her mouth.

World Day of Prayer World, would you take time to pray? On this anniversary of another day of infamy, Do not hide your tears, Or be overwhelmed by your fears. We were given a rude wake up call, Praise the Lord America did not fall, We were given a caustic taste of defeat, Yes, that challenge we did meet. We refuse to fear, just be afraid, Lord Help us save this world you made, Give us courage to keep us free, I pray for peace will you pray with me? Let your prayers be heard, Gaining comfort from His word, No one knows how many cried, Or how many prayers for those who died Families and friends need your prayers, Rattle every mountain with your prayers, Our memories will dim, yet we will not forget. World raise your voice in prayer, Keep the freedoms strong we share, We also share another bond, love, Will you help spread understanding and love? Dale W. Curtis, Greenville

Word Chain Puzzle Compound Words BY LOIS WILSON, SENIOR SCRIBE Use the numbered clues to find the answers. Each dash stands for a letter. The last part of the compound word is also the first part of the next compound word. The puzzle is started for you. Work up and down. 1. Company merger, perhaps 2. Omission 3. Take a scenic tour 4. Teeter board 5. Ten-dollar bill 6. Leather 7. Cheapskate 8. Bedrock’s Fred 9. General Jackson’s nickname 10. Paint alternative 11. Book binding 12. Spine 13. Numbskull 14. Progress 15. Along the road 16. Pedestrian area 17. Strike 18. Exhaust vent

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GREENVILLE – Come to Prairie Days at Shawnee Prairie Preserve on Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sept. 28, noon to 5 p.m. and check out all of the free demonstrations occurring around the festival grounds. There are many new attractions this year as well as the return of your annual favorites. You can see apple butter being made over an open fire or help make fresh apple cider on a cider press. Wander through the encampment area and catch a glimpse of various camping styles from the late 18th century including anything from diamond flies to wall tents. Check out the assortment of tools from the era that the longhunters and other woodsmen would have traveled with on their journeys. You can also watch the campers compete in several camp competitions including a tomahawk and knife throwing contest. Visit the trading post, see wooden shingles being made or take a look at a display of 18th century firearms. As you continue your stroll around the grounds, you will see blacksmiths at work, a beekeeper tending to honeybees, lye soap being made, a dugout canoe in the process of be-

ing completed and corn shredding demonstrations from antique farm machinery. Outside of the log house, you will see various pioneer demonstrations throughout each day. Butter Making, Flint Knapping, Leather Working and Pioneer Clothing are just a few you may see. As you head inside the log house, you will find pioneers cooking over the hearth while others are

busy weaving, quilting, tatting and using alpaca and sheep’s wool for yarn work. Don’t forget to wander into the school house where the school marm will bring you back to the disciplines of the one room school house of yesteryear. School will be in session all day along with a Spelling Bee at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Bring the entire family out to Prairie Days to

see firsthand many of the skills that may not be so common anymore, but were vital to everyday life in days gone by. This year they also welcome the Western Ohio Gourd Patch as they will have several vendors that will have their goods on display. For more information on everything that Prairie Days has to offer, call the Nature Center at 548-0165 or visit www. darkecountyparks.org.

Prairie Days hosts entertainment GREENVILLE – Looking for some local, great, free entertainment? Prairie Days has a full schedule of entertainers on their outdoor stage and around the festival grounds. Visit Shawnee Prairie for the festival, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 27 and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 28. The Darke County Civic Theatre will have three performances throughout the weekend, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. The title of this year’s Prairie Days Melodrama is “Fit To Be Tied, or The Train’s Already Been Here, ‘Cause It Left Its Tracks” by Craig Williams and is produced by special arrangement

with Eldridge Publishing Company. The Poor family is struggling to keep the ROCK (Railroad of Central Kansas) on track and a large job to ship cattle back East will help. But the evil banker, Vil Lain, holds the mortgage on the railroad and he and his sidekick scheme to foreclose on the ROCK. Lain tries to entice Terri Blee Poor, the heroine and by coincidence, a train whistle virtuoso, to become his wife to save her family’s railroad, but Terri Blee loves a brakeman on the ROCK, Earnest Lee. When she refuses Lain’s advances, she is tied to the tracks. This one-act melodrama features lots of puns, creative banter and maybe even a clue

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as to how the first Hard ROCK cafe got started. There are also several musical performances to enjoy Saturday at 1 p.m. delight in a concert from the Thien Snipps. Sunday features back to back performances as well. At noon, Roger DeMange

will perform followed by the band Silver Grass. All of these performances are free and fun for the whole family. For more information on Prairie Days, contact the Darke County Park District at 548-0165 or visit www. darkecountyparks.org.

New book on Annie Oakley published GREENVILLE – The Garst Museum and the National Annie Oakley Center, 205 N. Broadway, Greenville, announces the publication of a new book on Annie Oakley authored by Marilyn Robbins. Personal Pages from Annie Oakley and Frank Butler approaches Annie Oakley’s life via an objective and in depth look at the personal letters of Annie Oakley Butler, her husband, and friends and relatives. Robbins studied letters the couple wrote that are in the collection of the National Annie Oakley Center at Garst Museum. She places them in chronological order and presents the reader

with a unique insight as to what was going on in Annie Oakley’s life at the time these letters were written. It is a must have for any serious student of the famous sharpshooter. The book title is available at the Garst Museum Store. To place a phone order, call the museum weekdays at 548-5250. All proceeds support the museum. The Darke County Historical Society (the Garst Museum) has as its mission to collect, preserve, exhibit, study, and interpret materials relating to the history and culture of Darke County as part of the development of the crossroads of the American experience.

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CONTRACT RATES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST BUSINESS LINE ADS $1.75/line, $7.00 min. IN MEMORIAM, CARD OF THANKS 45¢ word “Homeowner” ads are $1.75/line, $7.00 minimum Use the handy order blank appearing on this page. FOR RENT “GREENVILLE, 2 BR apt. W/D, stove, refrigerator furnished. A/C, attached garage. NO PETS. NO “Union City, OH; 1 BR, SMOKING. $450/mo W/D hookup. Utilities + deposit. 937-548pd. $300 dep/rent. 8191” 937-423-8320” “3 BR duplex in Green3 BR house in Green- ville, close to downville. Garage. No Pets. town. Appliances furnished. $550/mo w/1 $525. 447-7845 month deposit, 1 year “Apt in Pitsburg, OH. lease. 937-654-3173” Preferred female. Duplex. 692-5752. Leave “In Greenville, very nice 3 BR, 1.5 baths, message” basmt. W/D hookup. “4 room upstairs apt $600/mo, deposit. in Union City, IN. Gas No pets. 448-2167 or furnace, w/d hookup. 423-2544” $295. 937-547-6182”

“3 BR, 1 bath, 2 car garage. C/a, stove, fridge furnished. 118 Redwood Dr. $600/ mo. No Pets. No Metro. 548-8542”

“COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent. Great location on East Main St, high visibility. Call “CHILD CARE Full- for more details, 548time openings avail. 5264” M-F. Located outside of New Madison. “New Madison, 1 Lunch & snacks pro- & 2 BR apts, some vided, breakfast if include utilities. Reneeded. For more info cently painted. Stove, call 937-997-2017 or fridge, wi-fi included. email stewart.ash24@ 564-1402” gmail.com” Very nice 2 BR duplex “LAWN MOWING, w/appliances. Lawn Private Sale of Real Estate Located at Yard Clean-up, Shrub care & W/D unit pro12851 Versailles - Yorkshire Road, vided. No pets. $440/ Trimming, Edging, Versailles, Ohio by Sealed Bid. Mulching, Landscape mo. 308 W. Water. 1 story ranch home located on 4.31 acres of land. 937-547-9871 Maintenance. Free Patricia M. Knapke, will take sealed bids for the Estimates. Leave “1 BR apt. $375/mo + purchase of the property located at 12851 Versaillesmessage for Get- utilities. Water pd. 419 Yorkshire Road, Versailles, Ohio. Bidders may obtain tysburg Outdoor at Gray Ave, Grnvl. 937- a bid packet with sale terms and conditions from the Lavy’s Corner Mart, 968-4195 ex 201” office of Thomas L. Guillozet, Attorney at Law, 207 East Main Street, Versailles, Ohio 45380, (937) 526937-447-3051” Downtown Greenville. 3501. All bids must be received by 12:00 p.m. (noon) WANTED TO BUY Nice upstairs 2 BR on October 10, 2014. Seller reserves the right to reject w/appliances. any and all bids. Successful bidder to sign a contract Bach To Rock Music is apt. now buying trumpets. No pets. $450/mo + for the purchase of said real estate and pay ten percent Up to $125 depending deposit & references. (10%) down 24 hours after notification of acceptance of bid. The balance to be paid at closing to be held on on model and condi- 548-3549 or before 30 days from date of contract. Possession of tion. Stop by or call “2 BR apt, $435 + premises on or before 30 days from date of closing. 547-1970 deposit & utilities. No Case No. 14-9-029 “Cars/Trucks, running pets. 114 Sweitzer St, or not. To $500. Will Gnvl. 937-548-2108” The applicant requests a change of name of the miPU. Also all types of 28x32 Concrete nor Eric Charles Ray Lepiarz to Eric Charles Macy. metal. 937-423-2703, Garage in Grvl. The applicant states that the applicant will cause 937-621-5809” Furnace/220. $150mo/ notice of the application to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in this county at “BUYING VINTAGE deposit. 548-8613 least thirty (30) days before the hearing on this apGUITARS, Banjos, “Very nice 3 BR, 2 bath plication. In addition, notice will be given by the apMandolins & Ampli- 1 story home. Garage, plicant to any non-consenting parent or alleged fafiers. Bring them to open floor plan. Small ther, whose addresses are known, by certified mail, Bach to Rock Music, pet friendly. $795/mo. return receipt requested. 334 S. Broadway, 6412 US Rt 36 East, Erika J. Macy, Applicant Greenville, OH for an Greenville. 937-547JOURNAL ENTRY SETTING HEARING offer. 937-547-1970, 9871” AND ORDERING NOTICE email: bachtorock@ The Court orders this application set for hearing “IN GREENVILLE on the 2nd day of October, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. The earthlink.net” at 414 N Gray, back applicant is ordered to cause notice of the applicaWANTED apartment. 2 BR, tion to be given by one publication in a newspaper Wanted: Used house range/refrig furnished. of general circulation in this county as least thirty trailers in good condi- Washer/dryer hookup. (30) days prior to the hearing date, as well as by tion. Please call 937- $350/mo + $350 secu- certified mail, return receipt requested, if neces448-2974 rity deposit + DP&L & sary, as required by law. Jason R. Aslinger, Probate Judge Someone to tear down water. Call 548-9940 Probate Court for Rental Applicagutted house for the Darke County, Ohio lumber. 419-375-2087 tion. NO PETS & NO By: Stephanie Brumbaugh, Deputy Clerk SMOKING!” Probate Court SPECIAL NOTICES “2 BR duplex in Anso- Darke County, Ohio SUPPORT our ser- nia, A/C, W/D hookvice members & their up. $450/mo. 937Notice to Sell families in their time of 467-3313” need. For more inforMunicipal Property mation visit the Fisher “Very nice 1 BR 1st floor apt. Lawn care, The Village Council of Palestine, House website at www.fisherhouse.org trash, parking pro- Ohio is offering up for sealed bids mu[Advertising support- vided. No Pets. $390/ nicipal property. ed by The Early Bird mo. 305 Miami Circle Up for bid is a 1989 John Deere 318 Dr, Greenville. 937- Owen Twin Cylinder Lawn Tractor & Blue Bag Media] 547-9871” with cab - attachments included are “Medical Guardian blade, snow blower, and brush. The - Top-rated medical “2 Bedroom house in mower, cab, and all attachments will alarm and 24/7 medi- Union City, In. $475 be sold as one unit. All equipment cal alert monitoring. per month, $475 is sold “AS IS” with no warranty. For a limited time, get deposit, utilities not The equipment up for bid will be free equipment, no ac- included. No pets. displayed for the public to see at the Fenced in back yard, tivation fees, no commitment, a 2nd water- and garage. If inter- town building in Palestine starting at proof alert button for ested call 547-3202 7:00PM, October 6, 2014. free and more - only or email sharp43@ Sealed bids will be accepted only on $29.95 per month. hotmail.com” October 6, 2014 until 7:40 PM. The 800-279-4103” “2-3 BR lakefront cot- bids will be opened at 7:45PM during tage. Central air. Large the regularly scheduled Council MeetFOR RENT ing. Must be present to submit bid. “Greenville, Russ Rd. dock. Patio. Available Once all bids are opened, bidder may Nice 3 BR house, ga- Oct 1st. References, change his/her bid. The Council has required. rage. Fridge, stove, deposit the right to accept or reject any bids. $675/mo. 564-1402” A/C, W/D hookup. Payment is required night of auction. No pets. No smoking. $575 + utilities. ReferNOTICE OF SALE OF ERISMAN FARM ences & deposit. 93722.425 ACRES, RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, DARKE COUNTY, OHIO 459-6831”

“Storage for personal and business use. Penske Truck Rentals. Call Greenville Stor and Lock. 548-1075, 5328 Michelle St.”

Ed Erisman and Doug Erisman, co-owners and brothers, hereby offer at private sale by sealed bids certain farm real estate being 22.425 acres as further described below. Such bids to be delivered to the Law Office of Theodore O. Finnarn, Attorney at Law, 421 Public Square, Greenville, Ohio on or before 4:00 PM on Friday, September 26, 2014. Tract: #N54-0-310-03-00-00-304-00 (22.425 Acres) – Said real estate is located in Section 3, Richland Township, Darke County, Ohio at 8717 Horner Road; three miles southwest of the Village of Versailles and four miles northeast of the City of Greenville. Said property has a small trailer that is not part of the real estate and a 1 acre homesite. 20.000 acres tillable. FSA base yields as follows: corn base yield 144 BU; soybeans base yield 36 BU. Said farm ground is presently being farmed by tenant farmer with lease to expire after harvest. Selling “as is” and “where is” with legal description already approved on the tract by County Engineer. TERMS OF SALE: Sealed bids to be opened at time and place as indicated above. All bidders may be present and will be given an opportunity to increase their bids. The successful bidder shall execute a “non-contingent” contract for the purchase of said real estate. Payment will be $20,000.00 down payment on that day of sale, balance within thirty (30) days upon delivery of deed. (Closing before November 15, 2014.) Deed will issue with buyer being responsible for the next installment of real estate taxes and assessments due in February 2015. Other terms and conditions may be made known on day of sale and announcements made on that date will supersede any prior statements. The sellers reserve the right to reject any and all bids and to negotiate independently with any bidders.

“Gettysburg, half dup, 2 BR, LR, kit, W/D hookup. $395 deposit/ rent. 937-423-8320”

By: Ed Erisman and Doug Erisman, Co-Owners Theodore O. Finnarn, Attorney for Erismans 421 Public Square, Greenville, Ohio 45331 Phone: 937.548.3240; Fax: 937.548.3291

3 BR house in Hollansburg. Newly remodeled. Nice. W/D hookup. Need references. No pets or smoking. $450/mo. 937-621-2122

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FOR RENT Two bedroom country apartment. $350 plus deposit. No pets. 937423-5717

“2 br house, Harrison Ave, Greenville. No pets. $450/mo + deposit. 937-548-6322” 2 BR apt in Greenville. $500/mo + deposit & utilities. No pets. Call Jeff 937-459-2638 “2 BR apt. Air conditioner, water, W/D hookup. Close to Arcanum. $340 deposit, $360 rent. No pets! References required. Call 937-996-6344” “Furnished efficiency apt, Versailles. $315 + deposit & electric. No pets. Village Court. 937-548-2108” “1 BR efficiency apt. Furnished, utilities included. $425/mo, $200 deposit. No Pets. Must have references. 937-417-5128”

“In Greenville, spacious 2 BR, 1 bath apt & a 1 BR, 1 ba apt. Stove, refrig & utilities furnished. Deposit & references. 937-6212643” MOBILE HOMES “1971 Certified mobile home, Lot 23 Eastwood Estates, Ansonia, 2 bedrooms $4900. 337-2525” REAL ESTATE “12 acre mini farm, pasture/hay, 36x27 bank barn, lower level has work shop & stall area. 36x20 attached garage, 1 1/2 story brick/stucco 9 room house, natural gas, hot water heat, gas water heater, 3 or 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, large eat-in kitchen w/scenic view, w/525 ft. of frontage on State Hwy & 5 minutes from I-70. Could be opportunity for business. 937-4377781 New Paris, OH”

REAL ESTATE “Beautiful large log home on 2.4 aces w/3 BRs, loft, pellet boiler, pond & much, much more. Located on SR 571 on the edge of Greenville. Call Trump Realty, 678-5687, for your personal showing.”

“FSBO: Brick ranch country home. 1483 sq ft. Less than 1/2 mile in & from FRANKLINMONROE SCHOOL. Well designed, updated, fully insulated, large 3 BR, 2 nice size FULL baths, lg eat-in kitchen w/lots of storage, opens to living area for entertaining family; open view of backyard from kit. & FM room. Big utility room. attached 2-1/2 car garage w/ inside water faucets, cabinets, heater. Fully electric heat, central air furnace, crawl space. Great 1/2 acre lot. Will pay 3% realtor fee OR up to 3% closing costs at $139,900. Address 8384 Oakes Rd, Arcanum, but F-M School. Drive by, have a look, but NO SIGN out front. Call for showing 937692-5777”

AUTOMOTIVE 2008 Dodge Caliber. 937-968-5075

“2003 Honda Odyssey van, very clean, runs good. $5700. 937-5486537” “2007 Suburban $17,995. 2008 Kia $6995. 2009 Hyundai Accent, 65,000 $6995. 2008 PT Cruiser $6995. 2009 Cobalt $7995. 2004 Aztek $4495. 1999 Wrangler $5495. 2001 Tracker $2995. 2006 TrailBlazer $9995. 2003 S10 4x4 $5495. 2003 Yukon $7995. 2004 Silverado 2500 $10,995. 2004 Silverado Duramax $12,995. 2004 Liberty $5995. 2006 Explorer $6495. 2006 Escape $5995. 2004 Colorado Crew $10,995. Buy - Sell - Trade! COUNTRY AUTO SALES 548-1337” HOUSEHOLD “PILLOWTOP Twin bedding set $149. Full bedding set $169. Queen bedding set $199. King bedding set $299. New in plastic/warehouse liquidation with warranty. Factory Furniture/ Mattress and More, 11 East Main St., Phillipsburg, 1-937884-5455”

“23.6 cu.ft. GE Profile side-by-side w/ice maker, works, great cond. $150. 6925457, 937-459-8172” MISC. FOR SALE “Professional SOUND SYSTEM Sales & Installation & Rental. Free quotes to your business, church or home for sound system updates & improvements. JBL, EAW, QSC, PEAVEY, CROWN. Bach to Rock Music 547-1970, email: bachtorock@ earthlink.net. Also Renting sound systems for Weddings, Graduations, Business Meetings, or any other engagements!”

MISC. FOR SALE “We have SOMERSET WOOD PELLETS. Orme Hardware, 210 S. Main St, Arcanum 692-8282”

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. “Solid oak desk $125. Elliptical exer., $125. Pool equip: sand filt motor, cleaner, steps $150 for all. King mattress/Box $75. Spinet console piano $300. Dorm fridge/microwave $75. 447-9225”

GARAGE SALES

GREENVILLE “5488 Gettysburg-Pitsburg Rd.; Sept. 18,19; 9-5; 20th, 9-noon. Toys, baby items, kitchen items, antique ONLY ARCANUM/ “In Gnvl on Montgom- “BUILDING dolls, furniture, sewFor Sale, Downtown PITSBURG ery St, 2 BR. Electric ing machine, moped, Greenville, 334 South heat. $400 + deposit. “115 East 2nd St, Argolf clubs, many misc. Water & trash includ- Broadway. Bach To canum; Sept 18-19- items” Rock Music is Wanted. 548-5284” 20; 9-5; Crafts, microing to Relocate locally. waves, dishes, coffee “HUGE BARN SALE; “1 BR apt. $350/mo + Business is NOT for 3595 Children’s Hometables, much more!” utilities. Water pd. 130 sale! 4 usable floors Bradford Rd; Sept E Main St, UC OH. with full basement & “1556 Schnorf-Jones 18-19-20; 9a-5p; Furni937-968-4195 ex 201” 3 upper. Electric, air “For Sale By Owner. Rd, Arcanum; Sept ture: TV stand, chairs, 18-20, 9-? MOVING bed & dresser, stove, “One bedroom upstairs & heat all updated. 6 Qualty built home on half bathrooms. NEW SALE! Everything coffee table, storm large lot near Arcaapartment, $325. 548ROOF. 36’X48’ au- num park. 3 BR, 2ba, must go. Antiques; doors, bike, wine refrig, 9302, 417-0360” ditorium & stage on spacious 1894sf living Very nice used Rain- hunting supplies; lamps, bedding, shoes, “2412 Cox Rd. 3 BR top floor. Ready for space. 2 car attached bow vacuum sweep- pressure canner; clothes, volleyball net, er. Warranty. Call ranch, living room, any type of business garage quilting fabrics & sew- much more” w/storage. 548-0870 family room, 1 bath, 2 to move in. 937-547- 937-621-1750 or 937ing supplies; cutting car attached garage. 1970, ask for Bruce” “Brown recliner, good table; tools; misc fur- 721 Martin; Sept 18467-1824” $675/mo plus deposit. condition, 3 years old, niture; antique closet” 20; 9-?; Furniture; “LAND CONTRACT at old jewelry & dishes; RECREATIONAL 937-603-0575” $175. 459-5726” 8053 Arcanum-Bears GREENVILLE Corelle set for 8; Amish “House for rent, Gnvl. Mill Rd. Nice 3 BR, 14 ft alum Starcraft “Frigidaire stainless 1005 Ross Rd; Sept book set; Nancy Drew boat w/trailer and 10 1 BR, W/D hookup. 2 bath home. $2000 steel side-by-side, 19-20; 9-7. Lots to books; teaching books $365 rent, $375 de- down, $500/mo. 548- horse Johnson motor. ice/water in dr, $650. choose from. Some- & tapes; purses; 968-5617 posit. 937-423-8320” 2501” Bronze fireplace thing for everyone clothes infant to plus MOTORCYCLES screen, wide glass size; Thomas trains & “2003 H.D. 100 Anni- dr, 37-1/2Wx36-1/2H 338 E. 3rd St; Sept 18- track; fudge VILLAGE OF ARCANUM 19-20; 9-4 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY versary Softail Deuce, $75. 548-6899” exc. cond. 15,000 Packing/Inspection Warehouse/Forklift UTILITY CRAFTSMAN miles, $9000. Call 997Greenville Part-time Greenville all shifts The Village of Arcanum Utility Department is now 4pm-8pm $9.50-10 accepting applications for the entry level position of 3533” Utility Craftsman. Duties require applicant to operate and maintain electric generation facilities, monitor water/sewer facilities, and perform physical labor within the Village Utility Department. This is an hourly position with starting pay of $13.50 per hour. Requirements include: High School education and a current state of Ohio driver’s license: and Water I License (or receive one within 3 years of employment). Applications are available at the Utility office located at 104 W. South Street, Arcanum, Ohio. Applications and/or resumes must be returned to the Utility office no later than September 19, 2014. Job applications are not kept on file beyond six months, so any previous applicants are encouraged to re-apply. The Village of Arcanum is an equal opportunity employer.

MISC. FOR SALE FURNACES $285 While Supplies Last. “For Sale: 75 gallon TUNS 1-877-473- aquarium with wood8867 en stand. John Deere “Sacks-Dulmar chain STX38 with bagger, saw, 95cc, 11hp, new needs engine. 54730”” bar & 3 chains, 1512” new 24”” bar & 2 “Twin bed, new matchains, extra bars & tress & box springs. chains. A very power- $125. Also new pellet ful saw. Runs great! corn furnace, $1000. $350 OBO. 554-9654” 996-6344” Safe Step Walk-In Tub “POLE BARNS GaAlert for Seniors. Bath- rage Kits and pole room falls can be fatal. barns, we manufacApproved by Arthritis ture, we ship direct, Foundation. Thera- you save. www.apmpeutic Jets. Less Than buildings.com 8884 Inch Step-In. Wide 261-2488” Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American Made. In- “Hot tub, 3 years old, stallation Included. minimal use over 3 Call 1-800-906-3115 years, great shape. 937-459-2325” for $750 Off

ANSONIA 9767 Beam Rd; Sept 18-19-20; 9a-8p; Multi-Family. Something for everyone!

“1988 Goldwing w/ trailer, new rear tire, alt and battery. 968-5617” Machine Operator

Greenville & Greenville area $9-$12.50 to start 1st or 3rd shifts Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be dependable. Apply online at MyStaffmark.com or call 937-548-3212 for appt. EOE

Must be able to work in a fast paced environment. Able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be dependable. Apply online at MyStaffmark.com or call 937-548-3212 for appt. EOE

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Forklift experience preferred but not required. Must be dependable. Apply online at MyStaffmark.com or call 937-548-3212 for appt. EOE

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Greenville $11 1st Shift Must be able to work in a confidential environment. Must be comfortable with Computers. Non-smoker Apply online at MyStaffmark.com or call 937-548-3212 for appt. EOE

Greenville $12 non-smoker And Also Traveling MA $14 (Greenville, Eaton, Huber Heights) Must be certified. Prior Doctor’s office experience preferred but not required. Apply online at MyStaffmark.com or call 937-548-3212 for appt. EOE

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“4740 Childrens Home-Bradford; Thurs Sept 18; 8am6pm; Household items, HULL lamp, Christmas/Fall decorations, toys, beer collectibles, real butcher block table” “6757 Westfall Rd; Sept 18-19; 9-?; Adult clothes, misc items” LARGE SALE! 327 Driftwood Ave; Sept 18-19-20; 8am-? “736 Wayne Ave, in the rear; Sept 18-19; 9-4pm; Toys, shelf, stand, quilts, clothes, Tupperware, etc” “6796 White Springs Rd, Sept 18-20, 9-5. Man’s table; lots of furniture; treadmill; benches & patio furniture; lots of pictures; much more. All must go!” “114 Eastwood; Sept 18,19,20; 9-5. Coke items, clothes, Boyd Bears, dolls, material, table/chairs, cupboards, old keys, coins, misc. items” Machine Op/Forklift

Richmond, IN $10 to start. $16.50 upon hire. Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs Must be able to work in a fast paced environment. HS Diploma or GED Apply online at MyStaffmark.com or call 937-548-3212 for appt. EOE

GREENVILLE 525 E 4th St; Sept. 18-20; 8-5; 6-Family; Everything priced to move!

“Multi family-7173 Hammond Dr., off 118; Sept. 17, 12-6; Sept. 18,19; 10-6. Kids, men & womens clothes, shoes, toys, books, household & more! All priced to sell” UNION CITY “8457 HillgroveSouthern Rd, Union City; Sept 17-20, 9:30-4:30. Womens clothes; fishing poles; toys; old 5-gal oil cans; misc garage items; collectible coffee cups; outside flower pots; old VHS movies.” VERSAILLES “127 West Wood St, Sept 18 & 19, 9-7. Children to adult clothes; toys; books; glassware; knickknacks; crafts; bicycle trailer; Longanbarger baskets.” Machine Operator/Paint Greenville $11 and $.50 shift differential for 2nd or 3rd shift. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must have Math and computer skills. Must be available for Overtime. Apply online at MyStaffmark.com or call 937-548-3212 for appt. EOE

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Gallery continues Red Cross display GREENVILLE – “A Reection of Life,â€? the rare and unique collection of historic Red Cross posters from the early 1900s will continue to be on display in Darke County. These magniďŹ cent and colorful posters depict the American Red Cross disaster relief, armed forced and fundraising efforts during and following World War I. These historical posters were used in community outreach, to encourage members “to joinâ€? the American Red Cross. Created long before graphic artists and technology, they were created by artists and mu-

ralists, designing one single image that would “make the ask� across the country to support the American Red Cross.

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The display will be at the Anna Bier Gallery of Memorial Hall in Greenville during these times in Sept.: Before and at intermission for the DCCA Artist Series Program on Sept. 13 and at regular Saturday gallery hours of 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. on Sept. 13 and 20. Director Marcia Weidner noted, “I am looking forward to exhibiting this rare collection of vintage Red Cross posters recognizing the Red Cross for the many years of service to our nation in times of need.� One of the posters on display is possibly one of the most important in the American Red Cross history, “The Greatest Mother�, by Alonzo E, Foringer, in 1918, some ten million copies were dis-

tributed in towns and cities across the country. The American Red Cross of Darke Co. Chapter has these unique posters on loan from the American Red Cross Northern Miami Valley chapter. The posters were given to the Northern Miami Valley Chapter by a donor who found them in her father’s attic after he died. He was a printer and it is presumed that he printed these posters. The posters were used as a fund drive when support for the Red Cross was through membership for $1. Children collected pennies to fund the Red Cross. In keeping with the spirit of the posters, a collection canister will be available for the Darke Co. Red Cross. To paraphrase Stella Adler, “Life beats down and crushes and the soul and art reminds you that you have one, while the Red Cross makes sure you can live one.�

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RICHMOND, Ind. – Reid Heart & Vascular Center is among the ďŹ rst centers in the state to use a new wireless cardiac monitor/implant that allows remote monitoring of irregular heartbeats. The “Reveal Linq™â€? Insertable Cardiac Monitor System is one of the smallest implantable cardiac monitoring devices available at approximately a third the size of a AAA battery. “While signiďŹ cantly smaller, the device is part of a powerful system that allows physicians to continuously and wirelessly monitor a patient’s heart for up to three years,â€? said Jeanette Thomas, director of Reid’s heart and vascular service line. Allen Joseph, M.D., cardiologist, said the monitor is a “major advance in remote monitoring and extremely easy to place.â€?

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Reveal LINQ ICM is MR-Conditional, allowing patients to undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) if needed. The Reveal LINQ system also includes the new MyCareLink ™ Patient Monitor, a simpliďŹ ed remote monitoring system with global cellular technology that transmits In addition to invasive insertion patients’ cardiac its continuous and procedure, which device diagnostic wireless monitor- simpliďŹ es the ex- data to their cliniing capabilities, perience for both cians from nearly the system pro- physicians and any location in the vides remote mon- their patients. The world. itoring through the CarelinkÂŽ Network. Through the Carelink Network, physicians can G R E E N - percent of the request notiďŹ caVILLE – Warrior registration free. tions to alert them Strength Work- The cost is $10 in if their patients have had cardiac outs will present advance (if regisevents. The Reveal Self Defense for tered by Sept. 20) Women or $15 at the door. LINQ ICM is indi- Young cated for patients (12-20 years of Only 20 spots are who experience age) on Sept. 27, available. Dress comfortsymptoms such 1-3 p.m., at the y o u n g F o r e s t ably and be preas dizziness, palMartial Arts, 120 pared to be barepitation, syncope (fainting) and W. 3rd St., Green- foot. For more inforchest pain that ville. There is no may suggest a car- experience neces- mation or to register, call Diana diac arrhythmia, sary to register. The Darke at 417-9366 or and for patients at Shelter visit www.youngincreased risk for County Violence forestmartialarts. cardiac arrhyth- from will receive 100- com. mias. Placed just beneath the skin Sun, Sept. 14 1-2:30 through a small 335 N. Bridge St., Gettysburg incision of less than 1 cm in the Host: Georgia Young upper left side of 937-423-4416 the chest, the ReProfessional veal LINQ ICM Realty 511 E. Main Street is often nearly Greenville, OH invisible to the 937-547-0064 naked eye once inserted. The device is placed usSTOP BY & CHECK THESE OUT! ing a minimally OPEN SUNDAY SEPT. 14TH

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4214 SHIELDS RD., ARCANUM, OH Property consists of Modular Home with Mother-In-Law Suite & additional guest quarters. Home has 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Features to include walk in closets, enclosed porch with vaulted ceiling, master bath to have separate tub & shower, newer dishwasher & kitchen faucet .Range & refrigerator to stay. This is a great home for live-in extended families or frequent house guests. $129,900 8682 -------------------------------------------------------------115 RUTH AVE., GETTYSBURG – NEW PRICE $82,900‌.. 3 Bedroom, 1.5 bath brick ranch with MANY UPDATES to include a new kitchen with built in dishwasher, all new bathroom & half bath, freshly painted with new flooring, new roof, new front door & new insulated garage door. Stop by & see this newly updated home. Home qualifies for Conventional, VA, USDA or FHA Financing. 8634

OPEN TODAY! SEP 14 – 1 – 2:30 PM 5135 Folkerth Rd, Greenville MLS 588028 Hostess: Sandy Sando 417-7687 ***** 6188 Dull Rd, Arcanum MLS 580663 Host: Lyle Bixler 692-5139 ------------------------------------------------EXCELLENT CONDITION! Newer 1-ST duplex – 2 BR, 1½ BA each side. Both units also have electric ranges, microwaves & disposals. MLS 581090 #4411 PRICE REDUCED! Spacious ranch-style home w/4 BR, 3 BA. LRM, DRM & FRM. Oak KIT. 16x16 deck. 2-car attached garage + 2 storage barns. 3+ Acres! MLS 5 83335 #4424 LIVE ON 1 SIDE – RENT THE OTHER! 2-ST “doubleâ€?. 3 BR, 1 BA. 1-car garage for each unit. Vinyl siding & replacement windows. Large well-landscaped back yard. MLS 582180 #4419 IN ARCANUM! 1½-ST vinyl sided home. 3 BR. Oak cabinets. Pergo flooring in KIT. Updated BA w/whirlpool tub. LRM. FRM. MLS 590292 #4396 COMMERCIAL BUILDING – partially remodeled – new standing seam roof. Formerly used as sandwich/ice cream shoppe. MLS 582299 #4420 ENJOY THE CHANGING SEASONS IN WAYNE LAKES! 2-ST home w/2 BR, 2 BA. FRM. Covered porches & patios on each level. 3 docks. 7 lots on 4 acres (house, 4 lots & docks can be sold separately). MLS 55762 #4357 NEW LISTING! Investment Property – good handyman’s project! 2-ST aluminum sided house. 3 BR, 1 BA. LRM. Vinyl double pane windows. 1-car detached garage. Affordably priced! MLS 591933 #4445

4720 HOLLANSBURG-SAMPSON RD., ARCANUM Clean 3 bedroom country home, nicely landscaped on 2 acres. Large patio, updated kitchen and 2 baths. Breezeway connects to 1 car garage. Move in ready. 213 GREENVILLE AVE., LUDLOW FALLS Quaint house for first time buyer or someone ready to downsize. Recently updated, ready to move in. Crown molding in family room, newer windows and roof. 108 SIERRA LANE, ARCANUM .305 acre building lot in Arcanum-Butler School District. 378 ST RT 571, UNION CITY, OH Pride of Ownership 12,000 sq ft commercial building sitting on 3 acres with 5 offices, men/women restroom, septic has risers, loading dock with 2overhead doors, paint booth and plenty of other amenities. If $119,900 don’t scare you, call now for details on an exceptional investment.

7392 MCMECHAM RD GREENVILLE, OH 45331 OPEN 1-2:30 EXCEPTIONALLY WELL MAINTAINED, totally renovated 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath brick ranch home with attached 2-car garage on 1.57 acre country lot. Open kitchen/dining/family room, plus large living room. Enclosed back porch is being used as dining room. Wood-burning fireplace with insert can heat house in the winter. Back yard has chain link fence. Rear lot has garden areas and mature apple trees. Stop in for your personal tour with REALTORÂŽ Rita Phillips. (110522) 233 W. MAIN ST. RUSSIA, OH 45363 OPEN 1-3 WELCOME TO RUSSIA! This 4 bedroom 1 bath home is waiting for your family. Located on 2 acres it had the feel of country living with all the benefits of town amenities including school bus pick up. The 2 acre lot offers mature trees and plenty of room for an addition as your family grows. Stop in for your personal tour with REALTORÂŽ Melissa Rosenbeck. (110493)

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! OPEN SUNDAY SEPT. 21ST 230 S. HIGH ST. UNION CITY, IN OPEN 1-2:00 THIS THREE BEDROOM ranch has many updates including replacement windows, roof, furnace and central air, concrete walks, overhead doors in garage and storage shed (both with openers) along with large kitchen and dining area, this home could also be used as two or three bedroom if needed, nice sized full bath and plenty of storage space. Stop in for your personal tour with REALTORÂŽ Bob Wisner. (IN#6058) 304 S. HIGH ST. ARCNAUM, OH OPEN 1-2:30 THIS 3 BEDROOM 1 and ½ bath has been a family home for years and will be perfect for your family for years to come. Newer vinyl flooring and paint throughout. Newer ceramic tile and marble shower surround in the bathroom. A wood picket fence surrounds the back yard which includes a shed. Step in from the patio and into the large family room that is perfect for gatherings. Don’t miss this opportunity to make this family home your own. Stop in for your personal tour with REALTORÂŽ Melissa Rosenbeck . (110390) 723 GRAY AVE. GREENVILLE, OH OPEN 1-2:30PM BACK UP THE MOVING TRUCK, all the updates have been done. This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home has been completely remodeled! Offers new vinyl replacement windows, new metal roof and sheeting. New gutters, new entry doors, furnace, hot water heater and 200 amp electric breaker box. Brand new kitchen with island, all new flooring and interior freshly painted. Possession at closing! Stop in for your personal tour with REALTORÂŽ Lisa Francis. (110404)

ANSONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT 112 E CANAL 1 Bedroom, 1 ½ Bath. 108 E CANAL 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 101 N MAIN – ANSONIA 3 unit apartment 111 N MAIN – ANSONIA 2 unit apartment 225 W. HIGH- ANSONIA 3 Bedroom 1 Bath 601 S MAIN – ANSONIA 3 Bedroom 1 ½ Bath WALNUT ST BLDG LOT 301 N BROAD – ROSSBURG 3 Bedroom 2 Bath 601 W MAIN – NEW WESTON 4-5 Bedroom 1 ½ baths.

TRI VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT 3742 HOLLANSBURG-TAMPICO – HOLLANSBURG 3 BR 2 BA 105-105 ½ W. CROSS – PALESTINE Investment property. 2576 HOLLANSBURG-SAMPSON RD – NEW MADISON 3 Bedroom

NEW LISTING 3610 STINGLEY RD – GREENVILLE Lovely 6 Acre site with beautiful updated farm home with 3 BR 1.5 Baths with over 2448 SQ FT. 28 X 30 garage plus 24 X 40 building plus 50 X 36 Barn. Must see! 1303 Chippewa Dr. Greenville

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Versailles Eagles give to CADC VERSAILLES – Versailles Eagles recently presented the Cancer Association of Darke County with a donation of $3,000. The Eagles donate to many other community causes as well including Versailles Community Scholarship Fund, Center for Neurology Development, Versailles Area Historical Society, Children’s Shrine Hospital, Versailles Area Charily Foundation and many school functions. The Cancer Association appreciates this generous

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VERSAILLES – pate in Oral Health tobacco products. support the Fall webpage, www. Midmark Corpora- America’s cam- With Americans for Smiles initia- oralhealthamerica. tion, a leader in in- paign to spread most likely to skip tive again this year. org/fallforsmiles, novative equipment the message of the or delay dental vis- It’s a wonderful op- contains several solutions within the importance of a its due to finances portunity for us to ways that families dental industry, re- healthy smile. or lack of insur- partner with Oral can participate cently announced The annual Fall ance coverage, the Health America with fun activities its sponsorship of for Smiles cam- message of Fall for and other organi- and experiments. the 2014 Fall for paign encourages Smiles is more im- zations to help ed- Midmark encourucate people in our ages everyone to Shown are Louis Huber, Vice President of Eagles, Smiles campaign. Americans to keep portant than ever. Midmark’s Vice community about Fall for Smiles this Richard Gigandet, Trustee of Eagles, Marilyn Midmark believes a healthy mouth and the importance of September and Ocdaily President Emmons, Treasurer of Cancer Association of oral health is an through Darke County, Greg Goodwin, Trustee of Eagles, important part of brushing and floss- General Manager, oral health and de- tober so Americans Bob Gerling, Secretary of Eagles, Clarence maintaining good ing, regular dental Dental Division veloping good den- of all ages have the Simons and Ron Vogel, Trustees of Eagles overall health and visits, a healthy Eric Shirley stated, tal habits.” healthiest mouths The campaign’s possible. gift and will use The association is is proud to partici- diet and avoiding “We’re excited to the monies to help a 501c3 nonprofit Darke County pa- recognized by the tients battling can- government. The “2 ESTATES” cer. The organiza- only requirement OUTSTANDING QUALITY to receive bention is overseen by a volunteer board efits is to reside in SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2014 that determines Darke County and 9:00 AM how donations have a confirmed 5378 Sebring-Warner Rd., Greenville, Ohio 45331 are to be used, etc. diagnosis of can*DOORS OPEN AT 8:00 A.M.* cer. The benefit period begins the Directions: Approx. 30 miles NORTH of Dayton, Ohio. From the intersection of S.R. 49 and U.S. 127 Bypass, take LEIS REALTY U.S. 127 NORTH approx. ¼ mile to Sebring-Warner Rd. and turn RIGHT or EAST to auction site, just 2 buildings day the office is CONGRATULATES EAST of the “Early Bird”. (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS ON SALE DAY) contacted. DARREN ANTIQUE FURNITURE The associaVictorian Dresser w/ Marble inlay & Hanky Boxes w/ Mirror (very ornate); Seller’s LEIS tion partners with Kitchen Cupboard (painted) (White); Early Dresser w/ Mirror; Sm. Walnut Buffet; 7 For being the high volume United Way and is producer for the month Dr. Walnut Chest of Drawers; several Ornate Wall Mirrors; Early Wood Glass Door of August 2014 not affiliated with Display Cabinet w/ Key Lock; Early (highly carved) 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers; George Woods & Co. small Pump Organ; Ivory Porcelain (Gas) Cooking Stove; 3 the American CanPc. Victorian Parlor Set including: Settee, Chair, Rocker (all highly carved); Solid cer Society or ReWood Side Chair w/ Claw Feet; Early Rush Back & Bottom Rocker; Cast Iron & lay for Life. Upholstered Curved Bench; Sm. Parlor Desk w/ Folding Top & Needle Point Chair; There is always Early School Desk; Parlor Lamp Table w/ Porcelain Casters; several Sm. Tables; a need for volun(2) Hi-Back Slat Back Rush Bottom Chairs; Early Singer Sewing Machine (in cabiteers, especially net); 3 Pc. Depression Era Bedroom Suite including: Dbl. Bed, Chest of Drawers, Dresser w/ Mirror (nice); Crown 6 1/2’ Tall Pump Organ & Stool (very ornate); 3 volunteer drivers. Pc. Cherry Bedroom Suite including: Dbl. Bed, Dresser w/ Mirror, 4 Dr. Chest of If you would Drawers; Early 20 Drawer Wood Hardware Store Cabinet; Square Steamer Trunk; like to volunteer or Seller’s Kitchen Cupboard Base w/ Porcelain Top; Early Glass Door Bookcase w/ make a donation, Early Stickers on glass; Oak Hall Tree; (6) Drawer Wood Hardware Store Cabinet; contact ChrisSm. Folding Child’s Desk; Sm. Child’s Table & (2) Chairs; Oak 6 Leg Dbl. Drop tine at 548-9960. Table w/ (6) Leaves; Maple Dbl. Drop Dining Table; (2) Early Lamp Tables (Mission style); Lane Cedar Chest; (6) (very nice) Rush Bottom Dining Room Chairs; HitchPlease send donacock Side Chair (very nice); several Rush Bottom & Cane Side Chairs & Rockers; tions to Cancer AsEarly Green Floral Fainting Sofa w/ Lift Lid for storage. sociation of Darke MODERN FURNITURE & APPLIANCES County, PO Box Maroon Leather Chair & Ottoman; 3 Cushion La-Z-Boy Sofa; La-Z-Boy Recliner 781, Greenville, (Tan); Bright Red Modern Fainting Sofa (very nice); ½ Round Wall Hugger CabiSun, Sept. 14 1-2:30 Ohio 45331. If you net; 3 Pc. Bedroom Suite including: Queen Bed w/ super nice Mattress & Box; 8217 Horatio-New Harrison Rd. (2) Lamp Tables; Shell Pattern Rocker/Recliner; Amana Elec. Washer & Dryer have questions, call (Almond); Maytag Elec. 30” Range (White); Frigidaire Ref./Freezer (White); RanGreenville the office which is gaire Upright Freezer (White); numerous Table & Standing Lamps; Kimball Upright Host: Kurt Beisner open on M-W-F Piano & Bench. 937-469-1221 from 9 a.m.–4:30 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES movewithkurt@gmail.com p.m. Please leave Wood Adv. Box Old Reliable Coffee 100 Lb. (very nice); (2) Early Miller Tires Cardboard Advertising Posters (fantastic colors & graphics); Metal Porcelain Coca-Cola Professional a detailed message Sign w/ the world in the background; Coke Menu Board; (2) Early Weed Tire Chain if no answer and Realty 511 E. Main Street Metal Signs w/ Gasoline Day-To-Day Pricing; Early Bulova Bubble Face Lighted someone will reGreenville, OH Clock; Zenith Bubble Face Lighted Adv. Clock; Radio & Television Adv. Clock; turn your call. 937-547-0064

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NEW LISTING! This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home in the park area of Greenville, close to school for you to enjoy sports activities. There have been several upgrades to the home, new windows, new roof and newer furnace and central air. (110527) NEW LISTING! Must see to appreciate older 2 story home located in sough end of Greenville. Home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, large eat-in kitchen. Large lot with 2 ½ car detached garage. (110542) NEW LISTING! Full brick building in good condition. Five- 2 Bedroom Units, and one - 1 Bedroom Unit. Updates include roof in 2009, blacktop parking lot in 2010, and drainage around foundation in 2010. Tenant pays electric owner pays water and trash for whole building (110526) PRICE REDUCED! Beautifully maintained and cared for home located on a quiet street on the north end of Greenville. This home features 4 bedroom 2.5 baths and an attached 2 car garage. You can enjoy the many updates that have been done to make this home low maintenance and super comfortable! Home has newer windows, siding, gutters, roof, and landscaping. Inside you will find newer carpet, tile flooring, and updated bathrooms. Home also comes complete with all appliances. (110119) THIS 50’S RANCH offers over 1600sf of living space, spacious yard and a location that is minutes from Greenville. Family room will sure to be a year round favorite with its views of the back yard and gas fireplace. Kitchen comes equipped with the appliances. Outside features are abundant: fenced section of the yard for kids or pets; trees of various ages and varieties and utility shed. (110386) EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS with this home sitting back on 6 acres, featuring 3 bedroom 2.5 baths, awesome laundry area with a view and counter tops and cabinets on both sides. Below is a huge open basement that could easily become 4th bedroom, family room and a rec area! Outside you find 4 acres fenced leading to a 40X56 barn with water and 220v, a pool and a hot tub! (110394) SELLER SLASHES PRICE by $16,5k on this large home! In Ansonia, offers over 2,000 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and amazing large kitchen. Downstairs room could be converted to a 4th bedroom. Also, 2 car detached garage. (110107) LOTS OF UPDATES in this 2 bedroom 2 bath home. Features newer kitchen, baths, plumbing, electric, roof, gutters, furnace, central air, carpet, garage siding, and sidewalk. Bay window in dining area. Open kitchen/dining area. Fireplace in living room. Loft could be third bedroom. (110155) FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD! Give your kids the childhood they deserve in this comfortable 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with friendly neighbors. Close to school and playgrounds. Lots of storage and cheerful eat-in kitchen. (109431) LOOKING FOR A ONE-STORY in a quiet residential section close to town? This is it! Call today for your showing of this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car attached garage with front porch and back sunroom. (109966) DEFINITELY A FAMILY HOME with lots of storage. Located on quiet culde-sac in country just minutes north of Greenville on over half acre lot. Features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 2 car attached garage. Offers newer vinyl windows, some newer carpet and storage shed. (109980) IS YOUR CHILD THE FUTURE EINSTEIN? Then give him the best education in the city. Move into this sprawling 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, plus kitchen, formal living and dining rooms, all close to Greenville Jr. High School. Fenced back yard plus garage, all priced for less than rent. (110148) TWO HOMES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE! Very nice brick ranch with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath and 2 car attached garage. Features hardwood floors in living room and all bedrooms. Lots of storage in garage and basement. Second home would make great rental or additional living space with 2 bedrooms and utility shed. Both homes must be sold together. (110156) BACK UP THE MOVING TRUCK, all the updates have been done. This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home has been completely remodeled! Offers new vinyl replacement windows, new metal roof and sheeting. New gutters, new entry doors, furnace, hot water heater and 200 amp electric breaker box. Brand new kitchen with island, all new flooring and interior freshly painted. Possession at closing! (110404) THIS 3 BEDROOM, 1.5 bath has been a family home for years and will be perfect for your family for years to come. Newer vinyl flooring and paint throughout. Newer ceramic tile and marble shower surround in the bathroom. A wood picket fence surrounds the back yard which includes a shed. Step in from the patio and into the large family room that is perfect for gatherings. Don’t miss this opportunity to make this family home your own. (110390) METICULOUS ONE OWNER HOME on a cul-de- sac. Spacious living room with a large window to bring in a lot of light. Covered patio off kitchen to enjoy your morning coffee. You will not find another home like this one. (110268)

Lg.Joe Camel Cigarette Adv. Sign; (2) Dbl. Sided Field Corn Adv. Metal Signs; (3) Early Darke Co. Fair Event Posters; very large Metal Mary Carter (paint) Sign (nice); Lg. (Greenville) Adv. Clock; numerous Early Pictures & Ornate Frames; (3) Early Cast Iron Scales (Chicago & others); (2) Jerry Cans; 10 Gal. Milk Cans; 10 Gal. Red 73 Creamery Can; (2) Porcelain Lights; 30 Gal. Wood Barrel; Early Wood Spinning Wheel; Lg. selection of Early Metal Adv. Thermometers including: Dietzens Corn Top Bread, Sohio, Dupont & lots of local businesses; Lg. Porcelain “Red Seal Battery” Adv. Thermometer; numerous Adv. Picture Thermometers; (2) Coke Cast Btl. Openers; several Bullet Adv. Pencils; Cincinnati Reds & Astros Pennants; 1882 History of Randolph County Book; Early Wood File Boxes w/ Darke Co. Land Owners Tax info. & Acres (in alphabetical order); Early Photo Album; Buck Saw; SS Surge Milker; Gal. Milk Crates; Lg. 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Cans; Early View Finder w/ Pictures; Chesterfield Cigarette Tin; Wood Nails; Ink Wells; Cigar Boxes; Early Diamond Motor Oil Tin Bank; Hall Ref. Pitcher (made for Frigidaire); 8 Lb. Decker’s Lard Can; Jiffy-Way Egg Scales; several Early Metal & Glass Wash Boards; Ice Tongs; Brass Steam Whistle; Early Green Seller’s Cracker Jar; 1969 Farmer State Bank Adv. Ash Trays; Porcelain Pans, Bucket; Granite Canner; Wood Butter Churn; Shoe Lathe Set; Wood Sugar Bucket; Early New Madison, Ohio Mega Phone (Eat at Jones’); #13 Blue Ball Jar; Metal Early Lunch Pale; Early Hat Box & Hats; Wood Pecker Tooth Picker; several Early Boy Scout Books; Early Child’s Slate; Early Metal Wind Up Driver Training Car; Early Cast Motorcycle & Rider (Police); Early Cast Farm Planter & Plow; (2) Spinning Tops; Early Cast Horses w/ Buggy & Riders; Early Lumar Metal Steam Shovel Toy; Lg. Blue Lightning Glass Jar w/ Lid; Early Cast J. Deere Tractor (on steel); Early Cast Locomotive, Wrecker, People in Sleigh; 1933 World’s Fair Dbl. Handle Black Vase; (5) New/Old Stock Monogram Radiator Cap Display’s (very nice) (excellent color/graphics/emblems); Wood Stomper; Blue Crock Bowls & others; Universal H. Crank Grinder; Jars; Early Buttons; Wire Egg Carrier; Cast Iron Figurines; Marbles; Penguins Ice Bucket; Early Sample Sewing Machine; Early Kero Lantern w/ Wall Bracket; Early Cat & Sail Boat Puzzles; .10 cent Looney Tunes Comic Book; Early Wood Blocks; Early Monopoly Board Game; Early Nursery Rhymes Books; Cow Bell; Adv. Ash Trays; Wood Printers Drawer; Wood Dry Rack (folds); Early Post Cards; Early Thimbles; The Walker Place Farm, New Madison, Ohio Picture (#77 of #288); 1927 Darke Co. School Diploma; Early Spice Tins; Tin Match Holders; several Hanging Scales; Granite Coffee Pot & Cups; Shawnee Bowls; (2) Roseville Planters; (2) Hull Vases; Early Fishing Lures; Early Victory Table Victrola; Cast Fire Alarm # 452; Cast Fire Hydrant attachment; Lg. selection of (approx: 50) Early Match Box Cars & Trucks (in original boxes); Match Box Collectors Case; Early Metal “Baker Iwd. Trucks” Guided Missile Carrier; Iron Fireman Ash Tray & Books; Overland Express Train; I.H. Cast Tractor; G.I Joe Jeep, Spot Light, G.I. Joe Dolls & Acc.; Early 60’s Model Cars; J.D. Silverware/ Lunch Pale/Toys; Ohio FFA Foundation Cast Tractors including: J. Deere # “70”, J. Deere unstyled “BN”, J. Deere Model “B”, Ford Jubilee, (2) Ford “9N”, I.H. # “140”, I.H. Farmall “Super A”, I.H. “600 Diesel” & others (all w/ original boxes); numerous Adv. Plates including: New Madison, Steam Threshers; approx. 200 Pc. Pfaltzgraff Dishes & Serving Pcs.; Fry Glass Footed Dish; Carnival C. 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p.m. Get clues for the four stops then to the Arts Depot for a portrait. Children’s Sidewalk Chalk Art is from noon to 6 p.m. There will be face painting like the Sugar Skull Piñatas on display from Vanessa Sanchez. On Saturday only, Shannie Denney will be hosting Cookies & Canvas at 2 and 4 p.m. Create a mini painting and enjoy a cookie.

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GREENVILLE – With the 2014 school year starting and school children making their way to school, the City of Greenville Fire Department would like to remind everyone to be alert and plan for the extra time needed for children during school hours. According to National Highway Transportation Safety Adminis-

VERSAILLES – Versailles Health Care Center has been selected as a 2014 recipient of the Silver – Achievement in Quality for its outstanding performance in the health care profession. The award is one of three distinct awards possible through the National Quality Award Program, presented by the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The competitive award program highlights select

PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2014 AT 10:00 A.M. HOUSEHOLD, J.D. RIDING MOWER, TRACTOR, CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & MISC.

DALE & MARY RUTH STONER, OWNERS

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than half of the cases involving children who die in a car accident. Take the extra time during school transportation hours to allow for the school buses to stop for the children. Remember if the school bus is stopped and red lights are flashing you must come to a complete stop and be aware of children loading and unloading the school bus. Be alert at cross walks and look to make sure they

are clear from pedestrians. If you are using a child safety restraint and need assistance with installation or have question contact City of Greenville Fire Department for their child safety restraint technician. The City of Greenville Fire Department would like to make this a successful school year and ensure we all help make it safe for the children.

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Versailles Health Care Center Silver Application Team are Kristy Earick, Amber Whittaker and Dana Spurlock. Not pictured is Judy Criswell.

centers across the nation that serve as models of excellence in providing highquality long term care. “I am proud that Versailles Health Care Center is standing among the ranks of other centers that are delivering quality care,” said Mark Parkinson, President and CEO of AHCA/ NCAL. “Our profession is stronger through the work and dedication of these centers.” Versailles Health Care Center was one of 77 centers nationwide to receive the Silver-level award this year. Implemented by AHCA/NCAL in 1996, the National Quality Award Program is centered on the core values and criteria of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program. The program assists providers of long term and post-acute care services in achieving their performance excellence goals. The program has three levels: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Centers begin the quality improvement process at the Bronze level and must receive an award at each level before proceeding to the next. As a recipient of the

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lets out. The national Highway Transportation Safety Administration reports that from 2003 to 2012 there have been 348,253 fatal motor vehicle traffic crashes. Of those, 1,222 (0.35%) were classified as school transportation-related. If you are planning to transport your child this year to school remember that failure to wear your seat belt or use a safety seat contributing factor in more

Silver – Achievement in Quality Award, Versailles Health Care Center has demonstrated systematic advancements in quality, plans for continual improvement, and sustainable organizational goals. Versailles Health Care Center may now move forward in developing approaches and achieving performance levels that meet the criteria required for the Gold – Excellence in Quality Award, which requires them to address the Baldrige Health Care Criteria for Performance Excellence in its entirety. “Versailles Health Care Center has achieved a significant milestone on its quality journey by successfully applying the rigorous standards of this program,” said Ed McMahon, Ph.D., Chair of the AHCA/ NCAL National Quality Award Board of Overseers. “I commend Versailles Health Care Center for this achievement.” The awards are sponsored by AHCA/NCAL Associate Business Members My InnerView, by National Research Corporation and PointRight. My InnerView represents the true voice of nursing home and assisted living residents, families, and employees with the most insightful quality measurement solutions and satisfaction surveys in the healthcare continuum. PointRight is the recognized leader in data-driven analytics for health care and insurance. The award will be presented to Versailles Health Care Center during AHCA/ NCAL’s 65th Annual Convention and Exposition, October 5-8, 2014, in Washington, D.C. If you are interested in learning more about Versailles Health Care Center, call 526-5570, or visit www.versailleshealthcare. com.

Real Estate

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215 E Canal St. – Ansonia, OH 45303

Disregard any previous asking prices! Be prepared to buy this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom family home. Offers over 1700 sq. ft. along with newer vinyl siding and windows, new furnace (2014), and fresh paint throughout, including the sheds. Large eat-in kitchen, entry room, living room, spacious bedrooms, and detached garage. Conveniently located close to schools and downtown Ansonia. Terms: A 10% Buyer’s Premium will be applied to the final bid to establish the contract sale price. $3,000 required down day of auction, balance due and payable within 35 days from auction. The highest accepted bid will be subject to probate court approval. Please visit www.midwest-auctioneers.com for more information and pictures.

The Estate of Luis Macias Ron Macias, Exec. Michelle Gressel, Atty. Butler Co. Probate Case# PE 13-02-0111

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132 N. Main St (St. Rt. 503) – West Alexandria, OH 45381 Selling by the multi-parcel auction method – Offering in individual tracts & combined. {**Auction Site: Auction will be held at the home located on Tract # 1 at 132 N. Main St.**}

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• 132 N. Main St. W. Alex. – This 200 +/- acres includes a newer custom built brick home with a walk out basement built in 2001. Home includes a great room with rear walk out deck, kitchen with custom oak cabinets, dining area, & built-in china cabinet. The split floor plan offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, including a suite w/ garden tub & walk-in closet. This home features attractive country views from every angle. Selling with 5 acres.

• 88 N. Main St. W. Alex. - The second home has been an excellent rental home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a detached garage, exterior siding, and standing seam roof. This home is in good condition and also sells with 5 acres. • The remaining 190 +/- acres is mostly tillable land and will be offered in 3 tracts (acreage to be determined), with occupancy at the removal of the current standing crop. Please visit WWW.MIDWEST-AUCTIONEERS.COM for additional photos, aerial maps, etc. Full bidders packets are available by contacting the auction office at 937-548-2640. TERMS: $5,000 down per tract day of auction with balance due within 35 days from auction date.

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Oak wash stand; full bed; 4 dr. chest; nice Schuman piano; Ace Tone top 8 elect. organ w/speakers; Formica table w/4 chairs; recliner; swivel rocker; floor & table lamps; quilt; Nettle Creek full spread; 2 lace table cloths; quilting material; sewing items; 4 dr. file cabinet; 2-UCBC theater chairs; song books & other books; luggage; Madam Alexander Dolls: Meg, Jo, Amy, Beth, Laurie & Marmee of Little Women, Pussy Cat, Austrian boy & girl; misc. pcs. of pink, green & yellow dep; 8 pl. setting Crooksville China; misc. pans, bake ware, pressure cooker, elect. skillet etc; Wagner iron skillet; canning jars; wh. mt. ice cream freezer; Broil Master gas grill; picnic table; metal lawn rocking chair; croquet set; RV storage container; 10’ x 8’ cabin tent; GUNS: 12ga. Stevens md.124 Shot gun; Marlin 22ga. semi auto; 1952 Ferguson 30 tractor; 5’ 3pt. Massey-Ferguson MF16 blade; 6’ Ford sickle bar mower; 5’ Bush Hog; 5’ United Farm finish mower; 3pt. slip scoop; 4’ x 8’ 2-wh. trailer; metal tool box for pickup; 2005 JD GX345 20hp. Kawasaki engine riding mower w/power steering, 54” deck & 537 hrs; 1974 JD 210 10hp. Kolher engine riding mower w/48” deck; reel mower; 6hp. CRT Troy-Bilt Super Bronco rear tine tiller; Simplicity 5hp. front tine tiller; push plow; new Poulan Pro gas tree pruner; 12v. Huskie lawn sprayer; Craftsman gas edger; pull spreader; JD 38T lawn sweeper; 17cu. lawn cart; water fill yard roller; rubber tire wh. barrow; misc. lawn & garden tools; 2 hand sprayers; old JD 17” chain saw; 5’ to 10’ wooden step & ext. ladders; saw horses; misc. lumber; new al. storm door; used doors; 2 Huffy bikes; Steger wagon; bats & gloves; ANTIQUE TOOLS: molding plane w/knives, Union #5 block plane; Stanley #191 rabbit plane, draw knife, Berger transit level, Starrett pipe level, buck saw, Hanson #60 dairy scales; TOOLS: Craftsman 8” table saw w/4” jointer; AMT band saw; 12” Delta port. planer; 10” Dewalt radial arm saw; Guardian 12sp. floor drill press; drill press vise; Porter Cable 3” power planer #126; B & D sander/polisher; Napa spray gun; paint pot; Lincoln welder; acetylene cart w/hose & gauges; 5” Wilton vise; pipe clamps; pipe dyes; misc. sm. hand & elect. tools; chains; boomers; roller stand; fans; misc. fasteners, bolts, nuts, nails etc; boxes of 14x3, 12x2 & 14x2 elect. wire; CONSTRUCTION TOOLS: cement mixer; 36” Master gas power trowel; elect. concrete vibrator; 3’ concrete broom & al. float w/al. poles; 220v. high cycle generator w/bad Wangel engine & Bosch elect. hammer; Bosch 110v. elect. hammer; 12-5’ x 7’ Bucks scaffolding; 150,000 BTU Koening-Dart heater; door hanging kit w/planer & router; 25cal. 330 drive it; Milwaukee hole shooter; Craftsman door plane; 4” & 5” Stanley miter saws; 10’ port. aluminum brake; Bostitch N80 coil framing nailer; 3 boxes coil nails; 2 sets of climbing, 6 wall, 15 roof & ladder jacks; 12” tile cutter & items too numerous to mention. Check website for complete listing & pictures www.KaugherAuctioneer.com or www.auctionzip.com #2005.

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crashes during 2008. The school hours for the City of Greenville varies for the public and private sector generally though school start in our area around 7:30 a.m. and ends around 3:45 p.m. Buses will begin their pickup of children approximately one hour prior to school starting and an hour after school

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tration (NHTSA), the leading cause of death and injuries of children ages 2-14 are vehicle accidents. This means that on any given day nearly 700 children are harmed on the road ways. Every day in the United States, an average of four children age 14 and younger were killed and 529 were injured in motor vehicle

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UNION CITY, Ind. – The Union City Arts Festival will host Just for Kids during its event on Oct. 10-12. Just for Kids will be held at the Union City Library, 408 N. Columbia St., on both days. Ghouliana Stories from a professional storyteller will be held on Saturday at noon, 2 and 4 p.m. and Sunday at noon and 2 p.m. The Scavenger Hunt is from 1-4

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Welch helping others with music Arcanum-Butler staff encouraged

GREENVILLE – For some time, 22-year-old Becky Welch knew she wanted to do something that combined her love of music, her interest in psychology, and her desire to help people in her career. As she processed how she would mix these interests, she learned that the University of Dayton offered one of the finest programs in Music Therapy. “Just shortly before school, I decided that Music Therapy would be that chosen field,” she explained. In December, the Carmel, Ind. native will receive her diploma, a Bachelors Degree in Music Therapy. But first, she is in the middle of a six month internship with State of the Heart Hospice. Her experience, she stated, is both gratifying and challenging at times. “It is rewarding to realize that as a music therapist, you can provide comfort, and something posi-

tive at life’s end,” she said. State of the Heart, a nonprofit agency that provides care to patients in eastern Indiana and western Ohio who are confronting a life limiting illness, has offered the internship for several years now. Music therapy emerged in hospice care in the early to mid 1990’s and has become increasingly popular in the hospice world. Through the use of music therapy, a patient can realize improved quality of life, an easing of depression and the “opening of channels” for conversation. It is not unusual for a patient with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease to suddenly recall songs from days gone by and sing along with the music therapist. Music therapy can also be a “pain masking agent” by offering distraction for the patient, and it helps relax patients who are experiencing breathing problems.

Becky Welch

Welch recalled an early experience in her hospice internship when she and one of the music therapists (the agency has two board certified music therapists), were sitting with a patient playing music and singing hymns. “I noticed a calming effect the music had on the patient,” she added. They played for about two hours before the patient passed away. “For me it was the realization of how we fit into the bigger picture of hospice care,” she said. “We were able to bring peace and tranquility to her.” Amy Pearson, one of the agency’s two music therapists, supervises Welch and

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has worked closely with her during the internship. “Becky has been an eager learner and is dedicated to providing quality music experiences for our hospice patients and families, stated Pearson who has been with State of the Heart for over seven years. “ Additionally, she attended Camp Bearable this summer and was an effective leader for music therapy groups. She has shown tremendous growth in just three months and I’m excited to see her continue to flourish for the remainder of her internship!” Welch said part of the challenge in providing music therapy services is that there are such differences in family and patient needs. “We work on so many different levels,” she explained. She said she views music ther-

apy as a “bridge” between addressing the physical needs of the patient, by relieving pain and symptoms, easing breathing and having a calming effect, and the addressing of the psychological needs of both patient and family. “It is interesting how we work as a team to do all that we can to reach and support the needs of the patient and their family,” she said. She is not sure of the career ahead of her. Working at State of the Heart has “certainly opened up the idea of working in hospice after my experience at State of the Heart,” she said. For more information about any of the services provided by State of the Heart, visit the agency website at www. stateoftheheart. org.

ARCANUM – Before kids begin school each year, staff members of Arcanum-Butler Local Schools are extremely busy preparing classrooms, developing lessons and participating in professional development. This year the staff participated in two days of in-service that included a motivational/inspirational speaker, Dave Weber, and guest Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker, from the Darke County Sheriff’s Department. On Aug. 22, Dave Weber presented “Sticks & Stones Exposed, The Truth Behind Words and Relationships” to all of the district staff from teachers to bus drivers, and including office staff, maintenance staff and cafete-

ria staff. Weber’s presentation focused on the importance of “relationships” and the impact that words, actions and attitudes have on the culture of schools and the performance of students. Arcanum-Butler Local Staff were inspired by Weber, who’s energetic and humorous presentation style provided insight into understanding that the success of schools is not just teaching standards and curriculum, but also providing a positive culture for students and teachers to grow. For more information about Dave Weber, visit him at www.daveweber.com or join him on twitter @dave_weber. Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker and Captain Randy Linkous from the Darke County

Sheriff’s Department were guest presenters on Aug. 25. Chief Deputy Whittaker provided training associated with the School Crisis Management Plan, the district’s plan used to address emergency situations that potentially could occur at and during school. The history of and procedures for an active shooter were part of the training as Chief Deputy Whittaker wanted teachers to know they have the “license to think” when considering response choices. ArcanumButler’s School Crisis Management Plan, which is submitted to the Attorney General’s Office, will be up for review this year as a part of a three year cycle required by law.

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*DOORS OPEN AT 8:00 A.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) AUTOMOBILE LAWN TRACTOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES ANTIQUE FURNITURE MODERN FURNITURE & APPLIANCES – COINS GLASSWARE HOUSEHOLD – TOOLS GARAGE ITEMS

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VERSAILLES – Local organizations have been awarded funds from The Ruth and Emerson Booher Committee Advised Fund for Versailles, of The Dayton Foundation. Presenting the awards are Committee members Tom Magoto, Carol Apple and David Nixon. Mitch Eiting was unavailable for photos. Recipients this year are: Versailles Athletic Boosters (Versailles Diamond Club) represented by Jill Kindell, Ted Lyons, John Kindell, Ken Moorman and Ryan Schlater. Big BrothersBig Sisters represented by Jenny Bruns Versailles Heritage Park represented by Bob

Frey, Mike Poling, Jim Huffman and Chris Gigandet. State of the Heart Hospice represented by Larry Kinneer. Versailles Historical Society represented by Alice Huffman and Sarah Magoto. Kinder Korner Preschool represented by Haley Francis. Tasks, Inc. represented by Bob Frey and Scott Garrison. Versailles Towne & Country Players, Inc represented by Keith Rawlins. Versailles Music Boosters (Versailles Performing Arts Center) represented by Kevin Grilliot. Funds will once again be available in the spring. Applications are available for 501c3 tax-exempt

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Chili Cook-Off is October 27 in Greenville GREENVILLE – Do you have a chili recipe that puts others to shame? If so, enter Main Street Greenville’s Chili CookOff Contest! The contest will take place during A Day of Harvest in downtown Greenville on Sept. 27. The Chili Cook-Off (sampling and voting) will begin at 10:30 a.m. Chili will be judged by the crowd of people who visit downtown Greenville during A Day of Harvest events. The winner will be

announced at 12:45 p.m. at the Communal Table at the Downtown Greenville Farmers’ Market, in front of the Darke County Courthouse. The best overall chili will win a $25 cash prize and $50 gift certificate from Youniques Boutique and a $25 gift certificate to The Meat Shop. Prizes have been sponsored by Youniques Boutique and The Meat Shop. Entries are open to the public, but contestants

must pre-register to enter the contest. There is no entry fee, but there is a limit of two chili entries per person. Contestants must supply a four-quart Crockpot of each chili entry and they must be available to serve samples of their chili to A Day of Harvest crowd and Downtown Greenville Farmers’ Market goers, those of

which will judge the chili and choose the winner. “The Chili Cook-Off is fun for those who make the chili and those who sample it for judging. Last year, we had many families take the time to test each chili sample as a group. The kids enjoyed being involved in the family’s voting process,” says Amber Garrett, ex-

ecutive director of Main Street Greenville. “It also encourages the crowd to stroll from store to store during the day’s events.” The deadline to register is Sept. 25, noon. Registration forms can be dropped off at the Communal Table at the Farmers’ Market, mailed to Main Street Greenville, 421 S. Broadway, Green-

ville, Ohio 45331, faxed to 548-2385, or emailed to agarrett@mainstreetgreenville.org. Main Street Greenville is a non-profit organization that supports downtown Greenville, Ohio through stimulating and supporting revitalization efforts, historic preservation and economic growth.

Constitution Week is Sept. 17-23 GREENVILLE – On Sept. 10, Darke County Commissioners signed a proclamation declaring Sept. 17-23 as “Constitutional Week” for all Darke County citizens. The request for the proclamation came from the Fort GreeneVille Chapter of the DAR which started the tradition of celebrating the Constitution. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) petitioned Congress to set aside Sept. 17-23 annually to be dedicated

for the Observance of Constitution Week. President Dwight Eisenhower signed it into public law on Aug. 2, 1956. The United States Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties and to ensure those unalienable rights to every American. Sept. 17, 2014 marks the 227th anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Consti-

Joining Darke County Commissioners Diane Delaplane, Mike Rhoades, and Mike Stegall are DAR members Caroline Petitjean, Linda Riley, Susie Brewer, Karen Burkett, and Mary Jane Dietrich.

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Artists sought for Art of Recovery GREENVILLE – The Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services is seeking entries from local artists for its annual Art of

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or addiction are invited to participate. For display consideration, artwork and an accompanying art submission form must be received by the Tri-County Board no later than Wednesday, October 8. The form and additional details are available at the Tri-County Board’s website, tcbmds.org/art. Art may be in any medium, including but not limited to painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, instrumental music, poetry and short

prose. Artists may submit more than one piece for submission, and may elect to remain anonymous at the showcase. There is no fee to enter, and no prizes are awarded. “Art and recovery go hand in hand,” said Mark McDaniel, Executive Director of the Tri-County Board. “Creating art can be healing and therapeutic on a number of levels – it provides a way to communicate deep emotions, promotes con-

fidence, and offers hope, purpose and identity.” The Art of Recovery showcase aims to increase public awareness of mental illness and addiction issues in an effort to fight the stigma that so often accompanies these diseases. The showcase will be open to public viewing from 5:30–7 p.m. in the Robinson Theater at Edison Community College in Piqua. A brief award presentation will also take place.

Orme Hardware shopping spree ARCANUM – Ruthann Denlinger was chosen as the winner of the Orme Hardware $1000 Shopping Giveaway. Denlinger was selected at random from more than 475 entries submitted at the store from Feb. 24May 31. Denlinger was in the store shopping for new tires for her vehicle when she was informed she was the winner of the drawing. She was very shocked and grateful. She said that her family likes to shop locally and really appreciates this store. Orme Hardware is

Ruthann Denlinger was named the winner of the Orme Hardware $1000 Shopping Giveaway.

delighted to provide one of its customers with the opportunity to make their projects a little more exciting. “Everyone has a few extra chores this time of year, and we’re glad that Ruthann will be able

to choose whatever tools she wants to get the job done. We thank all those who entered the giveaway for their participation.” Orme Hardware is located at 210 S. Main St., Arcanum.

Burkhardt named foundation director RICHMOND, Ind. – Burkhardt, a graduate of Richmond High School and Miami University in Oxford with a degree in Organizational Communication, assumes leadership of philanthropy efforts for Reid Foundation, an active organization that has raised funds to support patient care for the health system since 1975. “We are excited to have Justin on our team,” said

Randy Kirk, Reid Vice President and President of the Foundation. “His skills and knowledge of Reid and the region we serve will be a great asset for us going forward.” Burkhardt’s experience includes being on the fundraising team at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Wernle Youth and Family Treatment Center and most recently as Director of Resource Devel-

opment for Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County. “Reid Foundation has a well established and well respected program and team,” Burkhardt said. “I can’t wait to join in with efforts that support the nationally recognized health care provided by Reid.” Burkhardt and his wife, Abby, have a fouryear-old daughter, Lucy, and a two-year-old son, Archie.

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Darke County Health Fair set for October 7 GREENVILLE – The Darke County Health Fair Committee is excited to announce the upcoming 2014 Darke County Health Fair. The 40th annual Darke County Health Fair will be Oct. 7, in the Youth Building at Darke County Fairgrounds on State Route 49, Greenville. Hours will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The 2014 Health Fair, open to people of all ages, will feature over 50 different displays and many free health screenings. Attendees are welcome to play Bingo and have

a chance to win Darke County Chamber Bucks and other door prizes. As always, the health fair will be offering several tests: Wellness Panel, $50; TSH, $35; PSA, $40; Vitamin D, $ 45; Flu Shots, $25; and Mammograms $206. Chair massages and reflexology will be available for $1. FREE health checks include blood pressure, diabetes screening, visual acuity, height and weight, abnormalities in urine, nutrition screening, hearing tests, spinal-postural analysis, chair massages,

fall-risk assessments and bone density. The Wellness Panel includes 14 Chemistry tests checking a wide variety of systems (ex. Fasting glucose for diabetes, tests to screen for renal & liver disease, bone health, etc.) plus a Lipid Panel (to evaluate hyperlipidemia as an index to coronary artery disease.). Fasting is preferred, but not mandatory. Vitamin D is available for testing this year. It is a test to screen for Vitamin D deficiency, a very common deficiency in the

American population. Vitamin D plays an integral role in bone health and decreasing the risks for colorectal cancer, breast cancer and autoimmune diseases. The Health Fair is offering two new tests this year- Hemoglobin A1c and CBC (Complete Blood Count). The Hemoglobin A1c is a test to access glucose control in diabetics. A1c is frequently used in conjunction with glucose fasting to diagnose diabetes. The A1c is $25. Complete Blood Count (CBC or Hemogram) is a test

eStatement raises $400 for programs GREENVILLE – As a result of a spring campaign Second National Bank is donating $400 to two local organizations. The campaign was designed to increase the use of electronic bank statements among its customers. Second National pledged one dollar for every person to sign up for the free service before June 30, and the total would be split between the Darke County Park District and the Mercer County Solid Waste District.

“The result of this campaign demonstrates our customers’ desire to safeguard their financial information as well as give back to their community,” said SNB President John Swallow. “We’re pleased to be able to extend more support to these three organizations and are very supportive of the good work they do.” “Second National’s incentive to provide an additional donation to the park district is commendable.

We are grateful for their commitment to the park district and the community,” said Roger Van Frank, director for the Darke County Parks District. SNB’s eStatement service allows customers to stop receiving their bank statements via U.S. mail and view them instead online, through secure online banking pages. The bank sends an email reminder to the customer each month when the full statement is posted. eStatements offer

4-H CLUB NEWS Osgood Jolly On June 8, the sixth meeting of the Osgood Jolly 4-H Club was called to order by President Melinda Meiring. Roll call was answered by members’ favorite summer activity. Lisa Lange gave a treasurer’s report and Sara Thwaits gave a secretary’s report. There was no health and safety reports given this month. Madisen Davis led the Pledge of Allegiance and Lauren Meiring led the 4-H motto. The club celebrated one birthday this month which was Melinda Meiring.

To start off the meeting, a former 10-year member of Osgood Jolly 4-H, Kendra (Bergman) Werling, spoke to our club about good interviewing and job skills. This was to help the members get ready for county judging next month. Kendra is employed in the Human Resources Department of Crown Equipment Corporation. Demonstrations this month were completed by several members. Madisen Davis gave a demonstration on the operations of her camera. Lauren Meiring explained

the MyPlate food guide system. Zach Kramer’s demonstration was on the effects of magnetism. Lastly, Sydney Hutchinson presented a poster on her dog project. Next meeting, we will vote on our fair booth theme. The members were asked to start thinking of ideas. The motto was said and Lisa Lange made the first motion to adjourn the meeting and Craig Poeppelman made the second. The meeting was then adjourned and refreshments were served. Kurt Meiring, reporter

increased security, instant access to statements, and conserve paper. The green impact of eStatements comes from saving resources. Traditional statements use a significant amount of paper, ink, and result in the production of greenhouse gas. These small changes, multiplied over an organization, can have a significant environmental impact. It’s not the bank’s only contribution to the environment either. Last year the bank and its Park National Corporation affiliates saved 3,642 trees through shredding and recycling paper.

to evaluate overall health and detect a wide range of hematologic disorders including anemia. This test includes White and Red Cell counts, Hemoglobin and Hematocrit and Platelet count. The CBC is $25. Flu Shots will be available to anyone six months and older. The Health Department will accept most insurance plans including Anthem, Medical Mutual United Health Care, Medicaid, and Medicare Part B. If paying cash, the cost is $25.00.The flu vaccine will be the Quadrivalent Vaccine. There are different types available this

year. The quadrivalent flu vaccine provides improved coverage and is designed to protect against four different flu viruses; two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses. For transportation, call 547-1811. Transportation outside of Greenville will require a 24-hour notice. Darke County Health Fair Committee Members are Cindy Scott, Shelly Acker, Sharon Warren, Jim Beyke, Carol Fourman, Jennifer Barga, Steve Wenning, Sara Seger, Terri Flood and Kelly Sanning.

Coffee House open Sept. 26 GREENVILLE – JC’s Coffee House celebrate Hershel Fee’s 70 years on Aug. 29 with a Roast. Jack Kerns, Steve Brinley, Eric and Christian Fee and their two children, along with Jeff Fee roasted their friend, dad and granddad with great, funny stories. Everyone had a great time. Come and enjoy yourself on Sept. 26, 7-11 p.m. They will be having a small fun auction at the U-Turn Building, Lighthouse Christian Center. Bring a friend, mate or come by yourself and they will make room for you at a table for friends.

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2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, all power, exc. cond., maroon 107,614 miles ................................................................................................................ $8,995 ........ $7,900

BUICK

2013 BUICK REGAL GS, 4 dr., 2.0L turbo, 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, nice, silver, 26,421 mi ........................................................................................................... $26,995 ...... $25,900 2012 BUICK LACROSSE CXL, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, loaded, super sharp, black granite, 15,197 miles .......................................................................................... $24,995 ...... $23,900 2012 BUICK VERANO FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, loaded, like new, silver, 6,843 miles $19,995 ...... $18,500 2012 BUICK REGAL, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, loaded, sharp, crystal red, 15,217 mi........ $21,995 ...... $20,900 2011 BUICK REGAL T-TYPE, 4 dr., 2.0L turbo 4 cyl., sunroof, leather, loaded, sharp, brown, 17,901 mi ......................................................................................................... $18,995 ...... $17,500 2011 BUICK LACROSSE CXL, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, super nice, white, 22,625 miles ...................................................................................................... $20,995 ...... $19,500 2011 BUICK REGAL CXL, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, super nice, gray, 14,953 mi. $18,995 ...... $17,900 2011 BUICK REGAL CXL, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, beige 28,096 mi ........................................................................................................... $18,995 ...... $17,900 2007 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, exc. cond., beige, 178,737 miles ..................................................................................................... $8,995 ........ $7,900 2006 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, one owner, leather, loaded, exc. cond., maroon, 96,522 miles .................................................................................................. $11,995 ...... $10,500 2006 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, exc. cond., green, 112,282 miles ................................................................................................... $10,995 ........ $9,500 2005 BUICK LACROSSE CX, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, all power, exc. cond., maroon, 96,231 miles .. $9,995 ........ $8,500 2002 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, very nice, silver, 125,876 miles ...................................................................................................... $9,995 ........ $8,500 2000 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, cloth seats, loaded, exc. cond., beige, 157,232 miles ..................................................................................................... $8,995 ........ $6,900

OTHER MAKES

2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFT TAIL CLASSIC, one owner, many extras, like new, maroon, 1,307 miles ..................................................................................... $22,995 ...... $21,500 2010 CAN AM SMS MOTORCYCLE SPIDER R, audio and convenience package blue, 4,530 miles ......................................................................................................... $17,995 ...... $16,500 2008 CADILLAC CTS, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, sunroof, leather, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 60,563 miles ...$16,995........$15,500 2006 CADILLAC CTS, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, gray, 74,041 miles . $16,995 ...... $14,900 2005 FORD TAURUS SEL, 4 dr., 3.0L V6, leather, loaded, exc. cond., silver, 171,771 miles ..... $6,995 ........ $4,900 2004 FORD TAURUS SES, 4 dr., 3.0L V6, all power, fair cond., blue, 185,129 miles ........... $5,995 ........ $3,900 1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE GLS, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, leather, loaded, sunroof, good cond., brown, 153,107 miles................................................................................. $3,995 ........ $2,900 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE, 4 dr., 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, exc. cond., green, 119,533 miles ..................................................................................................... $4,995 ........ $2,900 1996 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE, 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, nice car, beige, 163,266 miles ..................................................................................................... $4,995 ........ $2,500

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