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WEEKEND EDITION - SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

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City of Greenville working to clear blighted properties RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Greenville City Council learned Tuesday evening the city’s administration and ﬁre department are working to eliminate some of the blighted areas that can be found in the community. Greenville Fire Chief Russell Thompson told council he has served ﬁve Nuisance Abatement orders and working to serve a sixth. Chief Thompson said,

“Collectively we have been working on a project. That project I would call restoring Nuisance Abatement. It is something we have not done for at least the last two years.” Chief Thompson informed council they will be receiving monthly updates on where open abatements are. According to Thompson, all but one of the properties on the current list are vacant residential properties. The other is a commercial property. “On all of these, this goes well

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Early Bird/Bluebag Media ready for next 50 with move downtown KEITH FOUTZ

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GREENVILLE – We are excited to announce the Early Bird and Bluebag Media will be moving to downtown Greenville this November. Our new location will be at 100 Washington Avenue across from Annie Oakley Park and the new urban park. We will be one of the ﬁrst businesses to greet people as they enter our vibrant downtown area. In addition, we hope this will make it more convenient for people to stop by with articles, ads, and will enable us to truly be an integral part of the community. As the sponsor of Main Street Greenville’s annual Beggar’s Night Parade, we look forward to continuing to serve the community in which we work and live. You may have also noticed a new van driving around town. If not, you will most will likely see it soon. The bright colors along with the picture of our mascot “Scoop” will deﬁnitely catch your attention. Thank you to Shannie Denney (our own graphic artist), who designed the artwork along with Wintrow Signs, for their excellent work. We are pleased to be your locally owned and operated newspaper serving Darke and the surrounding counties distributing more than 28,000 copies which reaches more than 70,000 readers. We are audited by a third party who also sur-

veys our readers, and has reported that over 80% of them use the Early Bird when making their buying decisions. In addition, Bluebag Media provides daily news updates with over 260,000 page views each month with links that take you directly to our advertiser’s websites. And don’t forget we send out a nightly newsletter with the latest happenings each day. You can sign up to receive this daily email on our website to help you keep up with all the latest news in our community. Of course there is also our Facebook page. If you haven’t “Liked” it already, please be sure to do so to get the latest updates as well. The commitment of our staff to bring you the most complete and up-to-date coverage possible along with advertising that brings results which are second to none are the reasons for our success. We have come a long way in just six short years, but our future is brighter than ever (just like our new van). We invest back into our people, our products and our community. We are proud to support this community with more than $30,000 in local sponsorships. We have been your hometown paper for 50 years and are looking forward to the next 50 (and more!). Please watch for announcements of our grand reopening and 50th anniversary celebration once we are all moved into our new location.

beyond cleaning, painting or yards mowed. Most of these are vacant structures, broken windows, unsecure and trash from one end of the house to the other if it’s not already in the outside yard,” said Thompson. A Nuisance Abatement order was served on Joshua Wynn, owner of 1114 Front Street on Sept. 7. The order required the building to be razed and removed within 45 days. Thompson said he was informed prior to the council meeting that the property owner voluntarily complied with the order. All but one of the remaining orders were served on Sept. 17. The information provided to council did not go into detail on the inspection of the properties, but was an overview of what is required of the property owners. Michael Mellott was served an order for 517 E. Third Street. The ﬁre department was called to the home in December 2016 for a structure ﬁre and there has been no water or electric since that time. The Darke County Health Department also has a complaint. They have 45-days to abate the violations.

Leroy E. Murphy has been ordered to board up the property at 714 E. Third Street in 14-days and abate all violations no later than Nov. 16. The property has been vacant for several years. The structure at 316 Hall Street has been inspected and has numerous Nuisance Abatement violations. The abatement order has not been issued because the owner is deceased and it is unclear as to where the order should be sent. Dana Teaford was issued an order for the property at 436 E. Fourth Street. “This was based on an email complaint I got from a neighbor in this neighborhood,” Thompson said. The house has multiple broken windows and is unsecure. “It’s full of garbage and rubbish. It is just unsafe,” said Thompson. The property owner was ordered to board up the property in 14-days and abate all violations no later than Nov. 16. The only commercial structure on the list is at 801 Front Street and currently houses J & M Tire. The order was served to Mitch Parin. The business has been asked to remove excessive tires on both

The property owner at 1114 Front Street voluntarily complied with city’s Nuisance Abatement order and razed and removed the structure.

sides of the road within 45-days. “This has been an ongoing issue for multiple years,” he said. Not only is this a Nuisance Abatement issue, Chief Thompson pointed out there are also issues with the health department, EPA and ﬁre code. “We are going to try Nuisance Abatement this time and see if we can get anywhere with J & M Tire.” According to Safety Service Director Curt Garrison, the city wants to make this a continuous program. When one of the Nuisance Abatement properties goes off the list, another one will be added. If the property owners do not abate the viola-

tions by the deadline, the city has options on how to proceed. The law director could proceed with a civil action and have a court determine the city’s recourse or the owners could also face criminal penalties up to a ﬁrst degree misdemeanor. If there is a “clear and present danger,” the city could forgo the civil action and “summarily abate” the issue. Garrison noted this option would not be taken on the current list of properties because it would be difﬁcult to prove there is a “clear and present danger” since the city has let some of these properties continue in their present condition for multiple years.

Local couple deployed to assist Hurricane Florence victims SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

NEW BERN, N.C. – For at least the next week, Tom and Karen Oliver of Union City will continue to assist Hurricane Florence victims in North Carolina. The couple learned Sept. 12 they would be joining other volunteers with the Northern Miami Valley Ohio Chapter of the American Red Cross to aid storm victims in New Bern, N.C. “We found out the day before (the storm) at about 9 p.m. We made our flight reservations and flew out the next af afternoon,” Tom Oliver said. “We first went to a staff shelter for one night, until we got our assignment.” The Olivers were assigned to work in an emergency shelter housed in an elementary school in New Bern “At one point we had 400-plus clients,” Oliver said. “As of today (Wednesday, Sept. 19), we have 112.” Oliver said those at the shelter were there due to flooded homes.

One man, Oliver said, was brought in by rescuers after the boat he lived on took on three feet of water. New Bern is located at the conﬂuence of the Neuse and Trent rivers, about 35 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean. The town of approximately 30,000 residents is located about halfway between Raleigh and Wilmington, Oliver explained. As of mid-week, some rivers throughout the state were continuing to experience rising water, causing ﬂooding. “They’re in good spirits,” Oliver said of those still calling the shelter home. “They’re just worried about their homes. They haven’t been able to go back and check on their homes. But they’re keeping their spirits up.” The Olivers are not new to providing support to victims of natural disasters. Last year, the couple assisted during several deployments with the Red Cross, including traveling to Texas during Hurricane Harvey. Tom has been a volunteer for nine and a half years, also helping

This past summer, Tom and Karen Oliver received recognition for their volunteerism from Lynne Gump, executive director of the Northern Miami Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross. (File photo)

during hurricanes Irene, Isaac and Irma, as well as with Superstorm Sandy. Karen’s ﬁrst experience as a Red Cross volunteer was last year. “Karen and I signed up for two weeks,” Oliver said to assist with Hurricane Florence victims. “But we can stay an additional week if need be.” As of Wednesday, Oliver said businesses surrounding the elementary school were “slowly getting back open,” including Walmart and a handful of fast food restaurants. The couple has not been able to venture away from the emergency shelter due to assisting their clients.

“We’re working right now,” Oliver said Wednesday morning. “We were working with a crew of ﬁve, there’s eight volunteers here now.” Providing meals, acting as security at portable showers and just talking with those who have been displaced are some of the duties of the emergency shelter volunteers. “There’s no timeline as to when people will be back in their homes,” Oliver said, noting how much he and Karen enjoy being able to help those who are in need. “We just love it. You meet the most friendly people and the more you love them, they love you right back.”

POLICE BEAT

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Police ﬁnd drugs, paraphernalia during routine trafﬁc stops Drugs

On Sept. 13 an officer saw a minivan while traveling eastbound in the 800 block of Martin Street with the passenger side headlight out. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle in the Sonoco gas station parking lot on Martin Street. The driver was identified as Zachary Savage. When officers approached, they identified the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. One of the officers approached Savage

and told him they detected marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. Savage and his passenger, Brian Billings, were asked to exit the vehicle. As officers patted down the suspects, they found a green leafy vegetation that looked and smelled like marijuana in a plastic bag, a small box of paper rolls and a marijuana/cigarette roller on Billings. Before searching the vehicle, officers asked both suspects if they were going to find anything inside the vehicle. Savage

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told the officers there was marijuana in the center console. While searching the vehicle, officers did find one clear baggy that held green leafy vegetation that looked and smelled like marijuana, one clear baggy of seeds and stems and three clear capsules in the center console. Savage was asked about the clear capsules and he told officers they contained hash oil. Officers issued a misdemeanor citation to Savage for possession of drugs and two misdemeanor citations to Billings for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. The marijuana, stems/seeds, capsules and paraphernalia were transported to the Greenville Police Department and placed into property as evidence. One of the capsules tested positive for hash oil. On Sept. 15 an officer observed a vehicle being operated westbound on North Broadway Street near North Main Street. The vehicle failed to use a turn signal when changing lanes. The vehicle also went left of center when traveling north on North Broadway Street. A traffic stop was conducted in the 1500 block of North Broadway Street. The registered owner, Joseph Braun, was operating the vehicle with two female passengers. The backseat passenger, Dorene Villareal, was lying down. The officer asked Braun permission to conduct a search of the vehicle and Braun consented. Each individual was asked to exit the vehicle. When Villareal attempted to get out of the back seat, the officer saw her lean down towards the floor with her hands. She had to be asked twice to exit the vehicle because when she stepped out the first time she tried to get back into the car. When she got back into the car she tried to obstruct the officer’s view from the area where she had placed her hands. After she finally exited the vehicle an officer located a green glass marijuana pipe on the floor where she had put her hands. The pipe was still packed with marijuana. Villareal denied the paraphernalia was hers, as did everyone else in the vehicle. Villareal was given a citation for drug paraphernalia. Braun was given a warning for left of center and illegal lane change. The pipe was taken back to the Greenville Police Department

and placed into property. Assault

On Sept. 14 an officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Washington Avenue on the report of an assault. The officer spoke with the male victim who had visible injuries to his head and blood running down his face. The victim told police he and his wife had arrived at a residence to pick up a child from suspect Matthew Duncan. When they arrived Duncan went to the back of the victim’s vehicle and began taking pictures of the license plate. Duncan was asked if he was going to let the child leave and he replied he had until 6:30 and they would have to wait. Duncan and the woman had a brief verbal exchange while the victim was standing on the sidewalk. Duncan told the victim if he (victim) physically came up to his house Duncan would hit him. While the victim was still standing on the sidewalk, Duncan began to get into his face. The victim’s wife began taking pictures of Duncan striking the victim in the head multiple times with a closed fist. The victim told officers he never fought back. While being punched, the victim asked his wife to call police. The officer spoke with all three parties involved and issued Duncan a citation for assault. On Sept. 15 an officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Windermere on the report of an assault. The officer spoke with the complainant/witness, who had been spending time with her friend/victim. The complainant’s exboyfriend, Kyle Scantland showed up at the residence and began banging on the front door. The complainant was worried Scantland would not leave, so she went out to the garage and opened the garage door. After she spoke briefly with Scantland, she told the officer she ran back into the house and asked her friend to hand her the phone so she could contact the police. Scantland forced open the laundry room door to the rest of the residence. When Scantland forced the door open, he caused the complainant to fall backwards into the kitchen. Scantland then walked over to the victim who was sitting on the couch and asked who he was. The victim replied “I’m just a friend.” According to the report,

Scantland grabbed the victim’s face and struck him three times with a closed fist. After being struck, the victim told Scantland he needed to calm down, that he was just a friend. During the time Scantland was striking the victim, the complainant was on the phone with the police department. When Scantland realized she was on the phone he left the residence. On Sept. 18, the officer spoke with Scantland via phone. He told the officer he had received a message from the complainant to stop by her residence. When Scantland showed up, he said he observed her friend sitting on the couch and became upset. Scantland admitted to los-

ing his temper and striking the friend. Scantland came to the PD and was issued a citation for assault. 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.

Honored for having worked at the Greenville Walmart store for 25 years are seated, from left to right, Janelle Howell, Sherry Davidson, Joy Printz and Stacie Bierly; and standing, Michelle Bennett, Stephanie Wright, Tina Bunger, Shelia Vore, Steve Kiser, Falaeh Gerace, Jon Kaebnick, Merle Replogle and Stacey Whittaker. Also honored but unable to attend were Barb Klepinger, Sandy Neal and Kathy Waymire. (Linda Moody photo)

Greenville Walmart Manager Brad Fetters spoke to the store employees who gathered to honor them for 25 years of service....when the store opened. (Linda Moody photo)

Walmart honors long-serving employees BY LINDA MOODY CORRESPONDENT lmoody@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Seventeen employees of the Walmart store in Greenville were recognized the morning of Sept. 14 for 25 years of service. They comprise the original store staff, as the store opened in October 1993. Honored were: Stacie Bierly, Michelle Bennett, Tina Bunger, Sherry Davidson, Sally Evers, Falaeh Gerace, Janelle Howell,

Jon Kaebnick, Steve Kiser, Barb Klepinger, Sandy Neal, Joy Printz, Merle Replogle, Shelia Vore, Kathy Waymire, Stacey Whittaker and Stephanie Wright. Each of them received a certificate, plaque, 25-year name badge and gold pin. “Twenty-five years brings a lot of change,” said Walmart Manager Brad Fetters. “My mother was a Walmart employee and I grew up with it. I’ve not been with them that long. Now there is an empire across the world.... Asia, Europe, South America... We certainly need to recognize them and the ways they’ve recognized the company.” “I have been here since day 1, starting in September before it opened in October,” said Janelle Howell. “I work third shift. It’s a tight group. We help teach other.” Also acknowledged were Chris Heckman, who has nearly 27-years of service, and Cindy Stephenson, who has been an associate of Greenville store 2035 since 2009, but has been a Walmart associate for 32 years. She came here from Oklahoma. Heckman, the store cleaning supervisor in Greenville, said he has done a lot of everything wherever he served. He worked for nine months in the Celina store, worked in Michigan and now Greenville. In sharing stories, employee Gerace said, “There is a lot of flexibility here. You have to come in with a good attitude or you’re unable to make it through the day. Walmart has been good to me.”

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2018 Aviation Day a success for Darke County Airport BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

VERSAILLES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Darke County Airport hosted its third annual Aviation Day Fly-in on Saturday, Sept. 15. The event boasted a steady ďŹ&#x201A;ow of people interested in seeing aviationthemed displays, including several planes housed at the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newly updated airport, just southwest of Versailles. According to Seth Timmerman, airport manager, the purpose of the annual event is to â&#x20AC;&#x153;reach out to the community and get them involved. To let them know whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on out here.â&#x20AC;? Timmerman was pleased to see so many families with young children attend Aviation Day, noting thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s currently a pilot shortage in the United States, due to retiring baby boomers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Also mechanics,â&#x20AC;? Tim-

merman said of the shortages being experienced in the ďŹ eld of aviation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so many jobs in aviationâ&#x20AC;? for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young people to consider. Darke County businesses who regularly use the airport also supported Aviation Day. On display were planes owned by JCrane of Covington, Midmark of Versailles and Bogey Aviation, as well as other exhibits. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every time we drive by here my son gets so excited,â&#x20AC;? Velvet Emrick said, as two of her young children, Katelynn and Jenson were showing interest in a small two-person tandem-seat experimental plane on display. Again this year, students in Dara Buchyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Supply Chain Management Class at Greenville High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Career Technology Center participated with Aviation Day, selling snacks and

Planes housed at the Darke County Airport were on display during the 2018 Aviation Day. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

lunch items to raise money for their yearly project for Darke Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Special Olympics program. The students also helped with a craft, putting together mini planes for children to take home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it without them,â&#x20AC;? said Denise Dillman, county administrative assistant. In all, 18 of her students volunteered to work Aviation Day, Buchy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good opportunity for the kids to be part of the community. The county couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay for 18 people to come out here to work,â&#x20AC;? Buchy said. Also participating in Aviation Day were Greenville High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NJROTC students and Alivia Lindamood, who performed the National Anthem. County commissioner Mike Stegall said he was pleased with the turnout for the 2018 Aviation Day, despite Saturday morningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foggy and cloudy conditions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still an interest,â&#x20AC;? Stegall said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;in what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing here.â&#x20AC;? Delayed by the weather, CareFlight was able to make its just over 14-minute ďŹ&#x201A;ight to the airport from Miami Valley Hospital in the early

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and universities from Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky will be at Edison State to speak with students, parents, and guidance counselors about opportunities in higher education. Advisors and representatives will be able to address questions regarding courses, tuition, job placement rates for majors, accreditation, the transfer process, and more. Some of the highlighted schools attending this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s college fair will be Bowling Green State University, University of Cincinnati, University of Dayton, Miami

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afternoon. Flight nurse Victor Thornburg, a Tri-Village High School graduate, was one of the crew members who made the trip to talk about the services offered by Premierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s air medical transport. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Darke County is our number one (accident) scene

requester,â&#x20AC;? Thornburgh said, also noting CareFlight can carry two passengers and travels three miles per minute. Premiere currently has four CareFlight helicopters to serve the Greater Miami Valley area. Local supporters of Aviation Day included Versailles High School, Greenville

High School CTC, Tiger Radio 97.5, Doghouse Trucking Co., Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s IGA, John and Dara Buchy, ACE Hardware, Phillipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 66, Darke County Commissioners, Darke County employees, Midmark, Key Funding, Bill Didier -Table Rental, LLC, and Second National Bank.

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Construction signs and hard hats at BRC Gala PEGGY FOUTZ CORRESPONDENT

GREENVILLE – Construction signs, hard hats and tool belts were in abundance at the 12th annual BRC Gala. John Warner, President & CEO, welcomed guests at the event which celebrated the theme of “Building on our Legacy.” The ministry began over 116 years ago “with a vision to care for those in need and to alleviate the suffering of the aged, sick and orphaned.” He pointed out “they started in 1902 with two buildings, an old folk’s home and an orphanage and admitted the ﬁrst residents in 1903. Today, they serve over 620 residents”. The proceeds raised at this year’s Gala will go toward the Resident Aid Fund which covers expenses for those unable to cover the cost of needed care. The BRC has never turned anyone away. According to Holly Hill, the “total amount raised Friday evening was $64,000 plus several other lead gifts towards exercise equipment.” Current projects for

Hundreds of community supports attended the 12th annual Brethren Retirement Community Gala. (Peggy Foutz photo)

the BRC include adding up to 18 more independent living homes on the Greenville campus and building a new activity center that will include an internet café/ ice cream parlor, theater, family room, life enrichment center, retail shop, and upgraded space for the Senior Fit Gym. Guests were also introduced to the newest proposed exercise equipment, “Include Health – The Access Strength” which allows exercise without moving from one piece of equipment to another as well as accommodating people with disabilities and in wheelchairs. The program utilizes a cloud based system to program exercise rou-

tines, records the progress and sends information to be reviewed. The BRC is also working to add five pieces of exercise equipment which will be purchased with funds from other various vendors and donors. BRC supporters filled Romer’s Catering in Greenville for the evening which included dinner, live and silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. Nancy Wilson, of K99.1 FM emceed the event and Joseph Helfrich provided the auctioneer duties. Warner and his staff expressed their appreciation to the community for their support of the BRC and helping to achieve their mission.

SOS hours in Greenville

GREENVILLE – Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted recently announced office hours for the month of October. A representative from the Secretary of State’s office will be available in 17 counties around Ohio including Darke County. Open office hours provide local residents

an opportunity to stay connected with the Secretary of State’s office in an informal and accessible setting. Those who visit open office hours may obtain voter registration forms and other election information. Additionally, an office representative will be on hand to answer questions about the var-

ious functions of the office and its many initiatives, such as the business services division, Ohio Business Profile and the Military Readyto-Vote program. The Secretary of State’s office will be at Greenville Public Library, 520 Sycamore St., on Oct. 1, 10 a.m. to noon.

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READERS WRITE

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You will not meet in public town halls. You throw out any who have questions that you do not like. Especially when they question you about health care, and all those 90% of all veterans, that you call â&#x20AC;&#x153;moochersâ&#x20AC;?. You will not respond to emails, snail mails, or telephone calls. Instead you choose to insulate yourself with the wealthy and only photo-op for your constituents. You

brag about your tax cuts, but what about the trillion dollar deďŹ cit you helped contribute to? When Congress votes to: Take away health care * Give tax cuts to wealthiest few * Cut funding for vital programs * Not pay a living wage * Deprive our public schools. These votes hurt all families, but especially families struggling with poverty. Karyl Parks, Greenville

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ing to an absolute bare minimum. My oldest daughter seemed impressed with her mom and dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts to act like we are grownups. We must have done a great job of cleaning because the ďŹ rst words out of her mouth were, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It smells like my auntâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house.â&#x20AC;? Depending on your aunt, that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily a compliment. In this case it was because she was talking about my sister-in-law who always has candles lit and her house smells very yummy. My wife looked at me and I responded with a nod and smile because a ďŹ st pump would have been way too obvious. Much to my dismay, the dogs seemed to be okay with the boy. I thought for sure our oldest Chihuahua would snub him and bark at him every time he entered the room. The dog isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t very fond of my daughter and always barked and sometimes growled at others she brought home. The dog actually liked the boy better than her. She (Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m referring to the dog â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not the girl, but the girl did, too) nestled up next to him a few times, which is something she never does

with my daughter. While my wife continued to worry about making a good impression and not embarrassing our daughter, I was more concerned if he would make a good impression on us. I wish I could say he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, but he did. He was very polite and respectful, but that kid can put away the food and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean in the cabinets my wife just cleaned. Much to my wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surprise and my youngest daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annoyance, I got up early and made breakfast both days they were here. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t usually make that much food. I started the weekend with two dozen eggs, a couple pounds of bacon and loaf of bread. We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any of that by Monday. I would hate to have his grocery bill when he gets out of college. Whoever follows him at the store will be thinking a snow storm is on the way, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aaagghh! Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re out of milk, bread and eggs.â&#x20AC;? My youngest daughter glared at me, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You never get up and ďŹ x me breakfast anymore.â&#x20AC;? Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ďŹ x her breakfast. However, lunch is usually ready when she ďŹ nally

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pulls herself out of bed at noon. (Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m being generous by saying she gets up at noon.) I was a little disappointed with the boy. After all of the hard work my wife did to clean out cabinets we seldom use and to get down on her hands and knees to clean out from the under the stove, he showed absolutely no interest in looking to see if it was clean. Really? What kind of guest comes into a house and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t snoop around to see if you clean cabinets and under appliances? Oh, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a good guest. On their next visit Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to do something suggested by a co-worker. I would have done it on this visit, but my wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instance that I shampoo the carpet cut my time short. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to get a lot of pictures of my wife and I pointing and laughing and making a variety of faces. We will hang the pictures on the ceiling and walls all around his room. It will be a not so subtle, but friendly reminder that we are always watching â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so you better treat our little girl right. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re parents. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our job.

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Lady Wave in 3-way logjam for GWOC tennis title GAYLEN BLOSSER

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Lady Wave tennis team joins a logjam at the top of the GWOC American North for ﬁrst place along with Vandalia-Butler and Tippecanoe for Conference Championship bragging rights. “We’ve had a good season because we lost the two Haupt girls, they moved to North Canton and another girl played last year and she didn’t come out this year,” said Greenville Coach Jim Koontz. “We were counting on those three

and these guys come in, turned things around and stepped up for us and with Tipp beating Butler tonight we have a threeway tie for ﬁrst place.” The Butler Lady Aviators stood alone atop the North Division with an undefeated record in league play heading into Thursday night’s matchup with Tippecanoe only to have the Lady Red Devils knock Butler from the undefeated ranks making a three way tie for the Conference Championship. The Lady Wave take on the 2-10 Trotwood-Madison Lady Rams in a home match Saturday morning at 10 a.m. to complete a

rain delayed match needing a win to claim a share of the GWOC title. The Lady Red Devils can grab a share of the title by defeating the 9-7 Sidney Lady Yellow Jackets in a Saturday morning home match. Through Thursday night, the Lady Wave went 20-0 in match play for the week starting with a Monday night 5-0 win over Wayne, a 5-0 Tuesday win over Piqua, a Wednesday 5-0 win over Troy and a 5-0 win over Sidney on Senior night. “Troy is always good,” Koontz said after Wednesday’s defeat of Troy. “In the league it’s always But-

Campers, coaches and OSU’s Bo Jordan at Greenville Wrestling Campout. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Greenville Wrestling Campout hosts 40 wrestlers at Chenoweth Trails BY GAYLEN BLOSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE – The Greenville wrestling program hosted the Greenville Wrestling Campout at the Light Foundation’s Chenoweth Trails this past Saturday and Sunday. “We had some kids in tents and several kids in

the yurts,” said Greenville wrestling Coach David Guillozet. “We played some games Saturday night after a session and had a good time.” Ohio State University assistant wrestling Coach Bo Jordan attended the Sunday session giving wrestling instructions while sharing encouraging words to the athletes representing eight schools including; Green-

ville, Versailles, Covington, Coldwater, Troy, Tipp City, Valley View and Tri-County North. “I was very pleased with the turnout,” Guillozet said. “I was hoping for 24 and ended up with 40 – so it worked out real well.” “We had a lot of help from other coaches,” noted Guillozet. “They came out and did a great job.”

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“Great accomplishment Saturday by both,” said Greenville Cross Country Coach Stephanie Lind. “Both got on the podium once again.” Rammel ﬁnished second out of 322 runners in the DII/ III girls event while Emerick was crossing the ﬁnish line in 42nd place out of 764 athletes in the boys Division I cross country race.

ler, Greenville, Tip and Troy.” Seniors honored prior to Thursday’s match included Katie Baughman, Rose Blocher, Marabelle Lance, Angie Manges and Valorie Myers. “We are 14-3 on the season and we should end up 15-3 with Trotwood on Saturday,” said Coach Koontz. “That is what we are hoping for and shooting for.”

The Greenville Senior High School girls tennis team in line for share of GWOC American North Championship. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

FM boys soccer falls 2-0 to Newton BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com PITSBURG – The Franklin Monroe Jets boys soccer team dropped to 0-8 on the season with a 2-0 CCC loss to the visiting Newton Indians. “It’s unfortunate, they wanted it more than we did, it’s clear,” said veteran FM Coach Danny Diceanu. “They’re a little bit more athletic than we are, a little bit faster than we are – they just outworked us, that’s all it is.” “We made a couple of mistakes and the guys let the emotion of the game get into them and then you don’t play your game,” continued Diceanu. “You’re playing their game and you just can’t do that, we’re not that kind of team. Until they learn that, this is the result that is going to

FM freshman Trey Kreitzer advances the ball for the Jets against Newton. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

happen, that’s why we are 0-and….” Newton found the back of the net at 17:57 in the ﬁrst half to take a 1-0 advantage and made it a 2-0 score with a late ﬁrst half goal with 4:38 showing on the clock. The Jets defense played well in the second half keeping the visitors off

the board in 40 minutes of play. “The good thing is – we shut them out the second half,” Diceanu said. “You have to take some positive away from it. It can’t be all negative and the way the season is going it’s hard to motivate these kids and keep them going but so far the morale has been good.”

Lady Jets lose squeaker to Newton BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com PITSBURG – The Franklin Monroe Lady Jets dropped a 2-1 soccer match to the Newton Lady Indians in a Tuesday night home contest. “I thought the girls played real well,” said FM Coach Danny Diceanu. “Newton is a good team – 2-1 is probably a fair outcome but I and the girls are improving.” The visitors took a first half 1-0 lead at 17:57 and added a second goal late in the half with 4:38 on the board. “We make a mistake at about the 18 minute mark for the first goal in the first half and that’s about where we play well until we lose concentration and we give up a silly goal, a mistake because we’re not prepared to clear the ball or defend,” Diceanu said. “Until you stop shooting yourself in the foot and making mistakes like that – you chase the game, it’s

Anna Flora looks to pass the ball for Lady Jets in soccer match with Newton. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

hard and it becomes a pattern. You get an early goal, you put one in before they do and it’s a different ballgame.” The Lady Jets put a second half goal in the net only to come up short in the Cross County Conference loss to Newton. “I thought Maya (Diceanu) played her best game of the year,” stated Coach Diceanu. “She was all over the place causing trouble. Anna Flora saved us a couple times, made

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some really important defensive plays. She supported the offense with some good balls up front. We just have to ﬁnd a way to put the ball in the back of the net because we are creating chances, we’re just not ﬁnishing.” “I think we’re getting it,” concluded Diceanu. “Look at our scores, they’re coming down, we’re not giving up as many goals as we have been. We’re in some of the games lately so we’re making progress. I told the girls take something positive from it because we’re playing good. You get rewarded in the end if you keep working hard.”

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Lady Wave extends volleyball winning streak to ďŹ ve GAYLEN BLOSSER

play our best match, but the girls have begun to show some signs of mental toughness,â&#x20AC;? said head coach Michelle Hardesty. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With each set, past & present, they are learning resilience, to overcome adversity and are building conďŹ dence.â&#x20AC;? Researching GWOC and MaxPreps records as far back as 2007 indicate the current ďŹ ve game Lady Wave volleyball winning

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Lady Wave volleyball team won their ďŹ fth consecutive game to turn around an early season 1-5 record and improve to 6-5 under ďŹ rst year husband and wife coaching duo of Michelle and Jim Hardesty. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t especially

streak is the longest to date. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It says a lot for the current team and their determination to be a winning a team,â&#x20AC;? said head coach Michelle Hardesty. The Lady Wave handed the Xenia Lady Buccaneers a 3-0 loss on the Buccaneers home court in a Tuesday night matchup between the GWOC American North and American South teams.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Passing was good, which helped out early as we struggled to ďŹ nish at the net early,â&#x20AC;? Hardesty stated. The Lady Wave accounted for a total of 46 digs on the night with Brooke Stachler & Shelby Hermann contributing the majority with help from Sara Abell & Chloe Cox. Attack leaders for the Lady Wave include Madilyn Francis with 10 and

Josi Worden and Kory Ann Elliott each contributing seven. Sara Abell contributed 16 pts on her 19 service attempts, including 2 aces. Shelby Hermann added 5 aces which moves her into the top 10 in the GWOC, just six behind the leader. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Xenia was simply unable to return Saraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s serves,â&#x20AC;? said Coach Hardesty.

Greenville Coach Michelle Hardesty looks on as senior Shelby Hermann returns a volley. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Westfall named GHS Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dave Westfall has been named Greenville High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2018-19 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal. Westfall learned early Thursday evening he had been selected for the honor as several GHS Student Council members surprised the longtime

Greenville educator and coach of the honor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m honored by these high school students who probably came through elementary when I was there, got to know them and got chosen to be Grand Marshal for Homecoming,â&#x20AC;? said a surprised Westfall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been teaching in this system for 39 years and went to school here and this is one of my

best memories right here. Thank you to everybody.â&#x20AC;? Ashly Jolly, Vice President of the GHS Student Council, and Student Council members Colton Zumbrun and Kenzie McMiller made the presentation to Mr. Westfall, an honor voted on by the entire Student Council. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an honor to name Mr. Westfall as the 2018 Homecoming Grand

FM Lady Jets volleyball team downs Covington 3-0 BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

out to a 14-3 ďŹ rst set advantage and took the opening set by a 25-12 score. Set No. 2 saw four ties in the early goings before Covington would score to make it a 13-10 game with the Lady Jets in the lead. The FM girls followed with a 6-0 run to lead 1910 and take the set 25-13. Franklin Monroe held a 5-1 third set lead with the teams battling even with the score standing at 1714. The Lady Jets outscored the visitors 8-2 down the stretch to take the third and ďŹ nal set by a 25-16 score and earn the Cross County Conference win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had some nice runs and serving was

PITSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Franklin Monroe Lady Jets had little trouble defeating the Covington Lady Buccaneers 3-0 in a Tuesday night home CCC volleyball match. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We played really well tonight,â&#x20AC;? said FM Coach Angie Filbrun. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was happy with the girls.â&#x20AC;? The Lady Jets rebounded following back-to-back losses to Fort Recovery (3-0) and Miami East (3-1) the previous week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last week was a rough week,â&#x20AC;? Filbrun noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had (Miami) East and Fort Recovery, so tough games to play but we came out tonight, we were ready to play. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy for them.â&#x20AC;? The Lady Jets jumped

Marshal,â&#x20AC;? said Jolly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is a great man and I know we made a great choice.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an amazing honor,â&#x20AC;? said GHS Student Council Advisor, Jessica Shaffer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at everything â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we see him all the time. Mr. Westfall is an amazing man. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of a better guy to be representing Greenville this year for our Homecoming Parade.â&#x20AC;?

MV Lady Hawks down Ansonia 3-1 BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

Chloe Peters goes to the net for the Lady Jets in win over Covington. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

good tonight,â&#x20AC;? Filbrun said following the match. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They worked hard â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so had a lot of fun. I feel like weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re back and ready to play now.â&#x20AC;?

UNION CITY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Mississinawa Valley Lady Blackhawks defeated the Ansonia Lady Tigers 3-1 in a Thursday Pink-Out Night home volleyball match. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am very pleased,â&#x20AC;? said MV Coach Billie Hunt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They played their hearts out tonight, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for sure. They were doing everything I asked them to do and more â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and it showed.â&#x20AC;? With the score tied at 22-22 in set No. 1, the Lady Hawks score the ďŹ nal four points to go up 1-0 with a 25-22 win only to have Ansonia battle back taking the second set by a 25-19 score. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are very scrappy, going after everything no doubt about that,â&#x20AC;? Hunt said of the Lady Tigersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; play. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we came out

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can keep it on our side and that is what we did.â&#x20AC;? MV went on to win the third and fourth sets of the night by scores of 2514 and 25-22 with Sidnie Hunt slamming a kill for the ďŹ nal point of the night leading her team to the Cross County Match victory. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sidnie Hunt had the kill at the end and obviously some throughout the game,â&#x20AC;? noted Coach Hunt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kya Lavy was in the net tonight. She probably had more blocks tonight than she has had all season in a game. We had girls passing, they adjusted and made it so we had good passing. Riley Price has been passing like a champ. It was a team win.â&#x20AC;?

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â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Delbert M. Braund, Sr., 88, of New Madison, passed Sept. 17, 2018 after health complications. He was born on May 29, 1930 in DuBois, Penn. to the late Robert Kinsey, Sr. and Miriam Braund. A native of Philipsburg, Penn., Delbert enlisted in the U.S. Air Force at the age of 18 and traveled the world, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Compliments of Uncle Sam.â&#x20AC;? Specializing in radar and electronics, he worked on notable programs such as the B-26 Night Marauders in Korea, U2s in Panama with the Special Reconnaissance Group, Strategic Air Command Inspections Teams, the B52s, and retired after multiple tours in Southeast Asia with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Air Americaâ&#x20AC;? and the C-130 Gunships with Doppler and FLIR radar. His military service awards and citations were extensive, highly impressive, yet rarely mentioned. After a dedicated military career of 22 years, he returned to civilian life with his family in New Madison where he began running ambulance with the local funeral director. He then attended and graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 1975 at which time he bought and operated StorchBraund Funeral Home in New Madison, serving families and the community for over 35 years. His contributions to the community of New Madison and Darke County started with being on the ďŹ rst-run of the Tri-Village Rescue Squad on Oct. 1, 1973. He served as a Trustee of TVRS for over 20 years. He also faithfully served the New Madison Fire Department since 1968 wearing many hats, such as, Secretary and Public Liaison Information OfďŹ cer. Delbert proudly served on the Ohio Funeral Directors Convention Committee for 30+ years and was a ďŹ xture at the entrance door. He served as Chaplain of American Legion Laroy Farst Post #245, and was a Darke County Veterans Services Commissioner for over 10 years. He ofďŹ ciated baseball, softball, football, basketball and wrestling for 47 years, and touched the lives of thousands of athletes. A 60+ year life-member of the Randolph Masonic Lodge in Scheurtz, Texas, Scottish Rite of North America, and the Shriners.

On November 11, 2007, he was surprised and humbled to receive the Presidential Outstanding Volunteer Service Award, which he cited as one of the highlights of his life. Delbert is survived by his children, Gwendolyn K. (Barry) Tinkle of New Madison, and Delbert Jr. (Karen) Braund of Brookville; his grandchildren, Jeremy (Leslie) Tinkle, and Matthew Tinkle; his great grandchildren, Dakota and Devin; his sister, DeMaris Dixon of Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, his twin brother Devere Braund of Conroe, Texas; the mother of his children, Lois Braund of New Madison; his classmate and special friend, Marguerite Reed; numerous stepchildren and their families; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Delbert is preceded in death by his brother, Robert K Braund, Jr.; his sisters, Phyllis Rafferty, Jean Slother, and Ethel Stockley; and his wife of 30 years, Ruth Jane Braund. A Celebration of Delbertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 at New Madison United Methodist Church, 149 N. Main St., New Madison, with Pastor David Richey ofďŹ ciating. Burial will follow in Greenmound Cemetery. Family and friends may visit from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, September 21, 2018 at New Madison United Methodist Church. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations are suggested to the New Madison United Methodist Church, 149 N. Main Street, New Madison, Ohio 45346; Tri-Village Rescue Squad, 320 N. Main Street, New Madison, Ohio 45346; or the New Madison Fire Department, 215 N. Main Street, New Madison, Ohio 45346. Delbertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family has entrusted Tribute Funeral Homes, New Madison Campus, with the arrangements. SEASE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ricky D. Sease, 59, of Laura, passed away Friday, Sept. 7, 2018. Ricky was born October 29, 1958 in Dayton, son of the late Earl & Madonna (Dull) Sease. He was preceded in death by his son, Duane. Ricky is survived by his wife, Linda; son, Brooks Sease (Jamie); daughterin-law, Christy Sease; grandchildren, Liam and Keely Sease; 2 brothers, Doug Sease (Simon) and Rod Sease (Deb); 1 sister, Bonnie Millard (Duane); 2 step-daughters, Lisa Spraul & Michelle Burton; 5 stepgrandchildren, Brittany, Aryn, Ian, Nova & Kendra; 2 step-great-grandchildren, Nevaeah & Ricky; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and

friends. Services will be held privately by the Sease family. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, contributions in Rickyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory may be made to the Darke County Animal Shelter, 5066 County Home Road, Greenville, OH 45331 or the Darke County Humane Society, 7053 St. Rt. 49, Greenville, OH 45331. Arrangements entrusted to Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, Vandalia. WOLF â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Janice Marie (Miller) Wolf, of New Madison, born on February 5, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio, to the late B. Marie Miller and the late Robert Miller, passed away at age 76 on Sept. 13, 2018 in her home in New Madison, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a homemaker. Janice was the wife of the late Arthur Wolf. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Bob Miller and Richard Miller; and sister, Helen Maxine Martin. Janice is survived by her sons, Ed (Roberta) Smith of Hollansburg, Jeff Smith of Greenville, and Walter Wolf; daughters, Jan Camron of Englewood, Louise(Bob) Imke of Clyde, and Pam (Mark)Poston of New Madison; brother, Ronnie Miller of Greenville; and sister, Roberta Miller of Arcanum. Janice has 16 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Janice loved spending time with her grandchildren, and reading books. Friends and family members may attend the memorial service, ofďŹ ciated by Pastor Dewayne Heck, on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 10:30 a.m. at Beech Grove Church of the Brethren, 3420 Harrison Road, Hollansburg.

UNGERICHT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Terry Lee Ungericht, 68 of Union City, Ind. and formerly of Ansonia, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 at State of the Heart Care Center, Greenville. He was born Feb. 20, 1950 in Greenville, to late Earl & Vivian (Snyder) Ungericht. Terry was retired and had worked at Copeland/ Emerson. He was a member of the VFW in Union City, Ind. and Greenville, American Legion in Union City, Ind., and Elks Lodge in Union City, Ind. Terry was always trying to make deals; he loved to barter and trade. He was an avid card player and was a jokester who was always trying to pull pranks on anyone he knew. How-

ever, even though he liked to prank, he was a very a giving and loving person and would give you the shirt off his back. Most of all he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his grandparents; sister: Sherry Ungericht Prasuhn; and his brother, Garry Ungericht. He is survived by his children, Justin Ungericht (Tyra Vanatta) of Greenville, Jamie Sloan (Kevin Marrs) of Union City, Ind., and Sarah (Aaron) Roth of Union City, Ind.; his grandchildren, Hailee Jones, Gracie Jones, Ryleigh Jones, Alexis Roth, Aydrian Sonner, Caiden Roth, and Auston Roth; sisters, Connie Marker of Greenville, Bill (Jerry) Riffell of Ansonia; half-sister, Christi Ungericht Bailey of Greenville; numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Terryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life was held Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 at 6 p.m. at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus, with Pastor David Roth ofďŹ ciating. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care, 1350 N. Broadway, Greenville, Ohio 45331. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.tributefuneralhomes. com. BURNS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gerald O. Burns, 75, of Ansonia, passed away at 12:42 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, at his residence. Gerald was born May 12, 1943, in Darke County to the late Truman & Bertha (Miller) Burns. In addition to his parents, Gerald was also preceded in death by a sister, Marcella Finnell. Gerald is survived by his wife, Jo Anne (Samson) Burns whom he married November 16, 1964; children, Kathryn Hiatt of Union City, Ohio, Scott & Heidi Burns of Arlington, Texas and Lori (Poling) & Andy Rammel of Arcanum; grandchildren, Joseph Burns, Spencer Burns, Hannah Rammel, Paul Rammel and Ally Schroeder; brothers & sisters-in-law, Chester & Diana Burns of Arcanum, Robert & Shirley Burns of Union City, Indiana and Wayne & Judy Burns of Greenville; sister & brotherin-law, Miriam & Dale Holler of Troy; brother-in-law, Jim Finnell of Wabash, Indiana; and numerous nieces and nephews. Gerald retired from the Union City Body Company with 38 years of service. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville with Pastor Todd Reish ofďŹ ciating. Burial will follow in Gettysburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends

on Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care or Ansonia Rescue. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www. zecharbailey.com.

HUDSON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Karen Jane Hudson, 85, of Greenville, died Sept. 17, 2018 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Ind. She was born on January 7, 1933 in Greenville, daughter of the late Henry and Reba (Morgan) Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien. In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Clark Hudson. Karen was a registered nurse at Wayne Healthcare and Rest Haven. She was a graduate of McGuffey High School in Oxford, Ohio and the Christ Hospital School of Nursing in Cincinnati. She had been a participant in the Harvard University School of Medicine nursesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; health study. Mrs. Hudson was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Greenville and the former Greenville Eastern Star chapter. Karen is survived by her daughter, Sherry Hudson of Cincinnati. A Celebration of Karenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life service was held Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus, with Rev. John Person ofďŹ ciating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, Memorial contributions may be given to the First Presbyterian Church, 114 E 4th St, Greenville, OH 45331 or the Darke County Humane Society, 7053 OH-49, Greenville, OH 45331. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.tributefuneralhomes.com.

of the Greenville Elk Lodge #1139. She volunteered at Wayne Health Care and Heartland of Greenville. Arlene was awarded the Business Professional Women (BPW), Woman of the Year in the mid 1960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. She loved vegetable and ďŹ&#x201A;ower gardening, playing bridge, and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Harry L. Maitlen, Jr.; and her brother, Lloyd Springer. Arlene is survived by her sons and daughters-inlaw, Steve (Brenda) Maitlen of Greenville, Mark (Susie) Maitlen of Greenville, Greg (Tammy) Maitlen of Greenville, Lisa A. Beasley of Harrodsburg, Kentucky and Stan H. Maitlen of Greenville; 12 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; her sister, Judy (Dr. Steven) Glassley of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Arleneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus, with Pastor Alan Knoke ofďŹ ciating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. Family and friends may visit from 1 p.m. until time of services at the funeral home. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, Memorial contributions may be given to State of the Heart Care, 1350 N. Broadway, Greenville, Ohio 45331. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.tributefuneralhomes.com. GREENDYKE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; James D. Greendyke, Jr., 78, of Greenville, died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. PETTIT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Barbara Louise Pettit, 74, of Covington, died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018 at Bridges-Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Covington. Interment is at Miami Memorial Park Cemetery, Covington. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, 2018 at the funeral home and again from 10 a.m. Tuesday until time of service.

IN MEMORIAM MAITLEN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Arlene Jeanette (Springer) Maitlen, 86, of Greenville, passed away Sept. 20, 2018 at the State of the Heart Care Center. She was born on Oct. 6, 1931 in Ft. Wayne, Ind. to the late Theodore and Edith (Fenton) Springer. Arlene was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greenville, and a spousal member

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Teegarden turns 83

UNION CITY, Ind. – Bertie Teegarden of Union City, Ind. will be celebrating her 83rd birthday on Sept. 29. Greetings can be sent to the Glen Oaks Health Campus, 601 W. County Road 200 S - Rm #406, New Castle, Ind. 47362.

NORTH STAR – The produce stand located on the corner of State Route 705 and U.S. 127 in North Star, St. Maria’s Community Farm, will be closing for the season on Sept. 22. All proceeds and leftover produce each Saturday were given to St. Vincent de Paul Shelter in Dayton, which feeds approximately 1,000 meals a day to those less fortunate. Thank you to all who made this produce stand possible.

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School Fair Breakfast

NEW MADISON – The New Madison United Methodist Church will be sponsoring the Tri Village School Fair breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 from 7-10 a.m. Breakfast includes all you can eat pancakes and sausage. The church is located at 149 N Main St., New Madison. Donations will be accepted. Handicap accessible and parking available.

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Bethel Long Homecoming

GREENVILLE – It is that time of year! Bethel Long Church is having Homecoming on Sept. 30 beginning at 11 a.m. They are planning great worship and awesome fellowship. They will have wonderful singing, good message, food and games for kids. All are invited. If you have joined them before, they want you to come back. If not, come and be a part of this awesome day of worship. They need you to help bring a joyful noise. The church is located at 255 Stingley Road, Greenville. For more information, call Pastor Pam at 419-204-5469.

ROSSBURG POT PIE SUPPER

ROSSBURG – The Rossburg United Methodist Church is hosting its annual pot pie supper and craft show on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 4-6 p.m. The menu will consist of chicken potpie, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, pie, punch or coffee. Tickets may be purchased from any church member or at the door for $7 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Carry-outs are available.

Morse Family Gospel Singers

Morse Family coming to Pitsburg Church of the Brethren PITSBURG – The Morse Family Gospel Singers are returning to The Pitsburg Church of the Brethren on Sunday, Oct. 7, at 6 p.m. Jonathan & Heidi Morse have each seen the Lord’s hand move powerfully in their lives. Having been through trying times and seeing how the Lord has taken them through them allows them to identify with those who are hurting and are thirsting for the Lord’s touch in their lives. The kids take part in the ministry as well. Carlie sings and plays her violin. Hope is learning violin and Holly just started mandolin lessons. They are singing more and more and Gabriel isn’t afraid to get on the microphone either (well, most of the time). Gideon was born in January 2013 and has been exposed to Southern Gospel music early as he crawled around on the ﬂoor while they practice. Now he sings along

at home and one of these days will make it on the stage. Jonathan has traveled with Gospel Quartets for years and is thrilled to be serving the Lord with his family. He is also the youth pastor of his church. Heidi leads a youth praise, drama and singing group called Ablaze. When not raising the seven children she is also involved with leading the youth group and counseling those in need. Also joining the family at concerts is Jonathan’s dad Bill. Bill has been playing the piano for over 50 years and is known by many in the area for his beautiful music. He plays along with the family while they sing in addition to piano solos. The public is invited to come and listen to this talented family’s gospel music. Refreshments will be served following the evening concert. The Pitsburg Church of the Brethren is located at 8376 Pitsburg-Laura Rd, Arcanum.

Oakland Church lists activities this fall BRADFORD – There are many offerings at Oakland Church of the Brethren for you and your family. Adult and children ministries are offered throughout the week. They encourage you to join in and be ﬁlled with the peace and love our Lord and Savior can provide. Their worship service is Sunday from 10:30–11:30 a.m. and Sunday school hour begins at 9:15 a.m. Join them for two six- week Bible studies beginning at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, and running through Nov. 18. Two choices are offered. John Sgro, pastor of Oakland, will be leading a study on the Book of Ezekiel while Barb Menke will lead a book study on “Reconcile” written by John Paul Lederach, who has worked in international reconciliation in some of the most violent regions of our world for more than thirty years. His stories are captivating. His reﬂections on his

experiences are practical and profound. His study gives ordinary Christians tips for conﬂict transformation. Other adult activities include choir practice on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., quilting ministries every second and fourth Wednesday from 1–5 p.m., dartball on Mondays at 7:30 p.m., and parenting class during the Sunday school hour. Children’s programming includes Preschool Story/Playtime on Mondays from 10–11 a.m., Kids Club on Wednesday evening at 6:30–8 p.m., and Children’s Church at 10:4511:30 a.m. each Sunday morning during the worship service. Please join them in one of these activities or others offered throughout the year. Or, just stop by for coffee in their coffee shop, and get to know one another.

GREENVILLE – On Sept. 29, Trinity Wesleyan Church, alongside Wes & April Lynch, are planning a different kind of outreach. The church and a team of volunteers are working on the home of Martha Warvel, who lives in Greenville. Pastor Wes says, “Martha is a widow within our church in Greenville. She lives on a farm with numerous outbuildings and is in need of assistance with upkeep on the exterior of her home. We are honored to be able to bless her through this service project.” Volunteers will not only be helping this widow, but they will also be raising funds to offset the cost for the Lynch family’s adoption. Wes & April have felt called to adoption for many years, and now that adoption is almost a reality. For more details visit www. BothHands.org/Lynch7734. Both Hands’ mission is “to serve orphans, widows and adoptive families.” Both Hands helps families fundraise for their adoptions. A family gathers a team of volunteers and Both Hands coaches them to coordi-

nate a service project ﬁxing up a widow’s home. The family and their team send letters to raise sponsorship for their day of service. It’s very similar to raising sponsorship for a 5K race, but instead of running, the team is serving a widow. The funds raised help an orphan become adopted into a forever family. Both Hands – one hand for the widow, one hand for the orphan. Committed to fundraising support for its operating expenses through private donors, no funds raised by a family and their team are deducted for Both Hands’ administrative costs. Since 2008, Both Hands projects have raised over $9,400,000 for adoptions and orphan care. Through 830 Both Hands projects in 42 states, 900 widows have been served, 1,000+ orphans are closer to forever families, and over 20,000 volunteers have served their communities. Businesses and individuals may join hands with this team by donating supplies for this project. Please contact Pastor Wes at 765-546-1598 for more information.

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Inspire Career Concert to host area’s high school seniors SUSAN HARTLEY

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DARKE COUNTY – Expecting upwards of 1,500 high school seniors, The Inspire Career Concert is set to take place Oct. 3 at Eldora Speedway. The ﬁrst-ever event has been planned by Darke County Economic Development along with similar organizations from Mercer, Shelby and Auglaize counties, as well as the AMBE – Auglaize, Mercer Business Education Alliance. The event, which is open to high school seniors from all four participating counties, will help to “make our students aware of the wide variety of career opportunities within our region,” said Tamela Marley, workforce specialist with Darke County Economic Development. “And have our area businesses connect to our seniors who are in the process of making these important career decisions.” The daylong event will include exhibits by more than 80 regional employers, two motivational speakers and a live band. Scheduled to speak are Jeremy Bout, president of Edge Factor and Michelle Poler, founder of Hello, Fears. The two will speak on overcoming adversity, ﬁnding your passion and share stories about how they made their career decisions, Mar-

ley said. Students will be able to visit with the many businesses and manufacturers to gather information about current job opportunities, internships, summer employment and future employment, Marley explained. “It should be awesome,” said Mike Bowers, Darke County Economic Development Director. “We have 29 school districts participating.” The main focus of the career day is “our emerging workforce,” Bowers said of the region’s young people who are now making decisions about their career path. “We’re fortunate our county commissioners have seen the beneﬁt in investing into our emerging workforce, as well as Mercer, Auglaize and Shelby county ofﬁcials.” Participating in the Inspire Career Concert is free for the school districts, aside from transportation and chaperone costs. The four counties, along with Hometown Opportunity is covering the costs associated with the event. Darke County Economic Development also will be sponsoring their annual Manufacturing Day on Oct. 5. Seven local manufacturers – Whirlpool, Midmark, Ft. Recovery Industries, Jafe, Ramco, Fram and GTI – will host the county’s sophomores for tours of their facilities.

Adult Senior Job Fair set SUSAN HARTLEY

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DARKE COUNTY – Darke County Economic Development is offering adult seniors who are looking to re-enter the workforce a unique opportunity. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, the economic development ofﬁce is hosting its ﬁrst Adult Senior Job Fair at Oakley Place in Greenville. “This will be a great opportunity for those retirees who feel they still have time in their week to put toward a job, to meet companies that have part time employment opportunities,” explained Darke County Economic Development Director Mike Bowers. “The thought of a senior job fair came about a number of months ago during a conversation with Darke County Commissioner Mike Stegall. Local companies are in need of good, reliable part time employees and this job fair will give the opportunity to assist in this manner,” Bowers added. Stegall said he believes older workers have a lot to offer local employers.

“This job fair will help our seniors who are wanting something to do on a part time or full time basis,” Stegall said. “This will help our companies and present workforce by learning from the experiences and work ethic they will bring with them. Our seniors are an important tool that we have overlooked too long to help with the employment situation here and across the country. They still have much to offer, and we can all learn from them.” Bowers said several local employers have indicated they have part time opportunities available for the older worker. Employers set to participate include manufacturing, retail and healthcare and include Wayne Healthcare, Brethren Retirement Community, Spirit Medical Transport, Integrity Ambulance Service, Rural King, Lowes, Oakley Place, and Brookdale. Those interested in attending simply need to show up at Oakley Place located at 1275 Northview Drive the day of the event. There is no registration. Coffee and donuts will be provided by the staff of Oakley Place.

The Light Project kicks off at Chenoweth Trails SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Nearly 600 first-graders were treated to a taste of nature this week during the fifth season of The Light Project. Held at Chenoweth Trails, the science program, which supports reading and family involvement, is sponsored by the Matt Light Foundation. Up until this year, Light’s foundation has donated more than $25,000 to Darke County’s firstgrade classrooms. “We’re starting to see siblings come through,” said program founder and science teacher Angela McMurray. “It’s starting to get embedded” in Darke County’s families. McMurray founded The Light Project - which stands for literacy, inquiry, getting outside, having fun, and time spent with family – in hopes of instilling both a love of reading, nature and science in the county’s youngest learners. While looking for a financial backer, someone mentioned Matt Light’s foundation, with its many activities and programs geared to helping young people learn and develop

personal skills. The foundation decided to assist McMurray with her project, which has earned a Friend of Science award from the Science Education Council of Ohio. Several local organizations also contribute to The Light Project, including Greenville Rotary, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Wayne Lake’s Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs group, which helps support one of the program’s Saturday Family Fun Days, where firstgraders and their families are invited to Chenoweth Trails for a day of fishing. Each September, Chenoweth Trails hosts the county’s first-graders, three or four schools at a time for a day of fun, games and learning. Divided into five groups, students and their teachers move from station to station, learning about the Earth and nature. McMurray leads off the day by reading a book that encourages children to get outside, to discover and play. Stations include a tour of one of the Yurts – a round tent-like structure - rock balancing, using scientific tools, playing with a giant Earth ball, and decorating a free book tote. The day also includes lunch and free play and

First-graders roll an Earth ball while sharing tips on caring for the Earth while participating in The Light Project on Tuesday at Chenoweth Trails. (Susan Hartley photo)

discovery time. The Light Project supplies each Darke County first-grade classroom with 72 books for students to read throughout the year. The number 72 is significant in that it’s the number Greenville native Matt Light wore as a New England Patriot. Students also receive the book totes and a personal journal to keep track of their reading progress and activities. Teachers receive classroom lesson ideas and each class gets a bag of scientific tools to use during science-related activities. Students are encouraged to read and complete activities with their parents and family members. When they collect 50

points, students earn prizes, including an overnight stay in one of the Yurts at Chenoweth Trails. McMurray says she sees The Light Project as “shedding light on Darke County. It’s a way for them (ﬁrst-graders and their families) to disconnect from technology for a while, have fun and get some fresh air and reconnect with our world.” Saturday Family Fun Days are held monthly at Chenoweth Trails or at one of the Darke County Park locations. The Light Project is “at no cost to any of the schools,” said April Brubaker, program director for the Light Foundation.

Ansonia band, choir to perform at Disney LINDA MOODY

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ANSONIA – The Ansonia Junior High and High School marching bands and high school choir will be performing in Disney in Orlando, Fla., April 9-13, 2019. Jessica Berry, who is in her fifth year of teaching grades 5-12 band and high school choir, said this is the first time in a while that Ansonia has performed at Disney. “You have to apply to perform, and we got to get approved by Disney,” Berry said. “We sent in a video and filled out forms. Normally, we take a high school trip every four years; the last one was in Chicago in 2014.” Berry said the marching band will perform in a parade and the choir

will be placed at a certain spot in the Magical Kingdom, singing a selection of songs, that she has yet to set up, with possibly Avenger and Star Wars numbers among those tunes. “This will be my ﬁrst time at Disney as a director. I went when I was in the Arcanum Marching Band,” said Berry, daughter of Darla and Terry Rench of Arcanum. According to the marching band/choir director, there are 28 band members and 29 choir members at Ansonia, with some of the students in both. Thirty-four are expected to be making the trip, while some chose not to go. Those planning on going are: Mason Adkins, Johnnie Bozarth, Mollie Case, Grace and Macy Dapore, Kianna Dishman, Maddie

Limb, brush pick-up ends GREENVILLE – The City of Greenville Street Department’s annual limb/brush pick-up will have its last day on Friday, Sept. 28. All piles must be free of trash and lumber. Limbs can be no longer than 12-feet in length and

three-inches in diameter. To schedule a pick-up, call the street department at (937) 548-2215. Fall leaf pick-up will begin Monday, Oct. 29. There will be no alley pick-up. All leaf piles must be free of trash and limbs.

These Ansonia High School and junior high marching band and chorus students are planning on performing at Disney in Orlando this coming April. To help ﬁnance the trip, they are selling tickets at $20 apiece for this lawn mower donated by Koenig Equipment. (Courtesy photo)

Doss, Raeanne Enochs, Jenna Fullroth, Joseph Hood, Connor Jones, Ava Kammer, Daphne Kies, Madison Kinner, Erick and Matthew Lee, Olivia Leeper, Ashley Murphy, Chloe Noble, Reganne O’Connor, Christian Rench, Kristine Shaner, Marissa and Mitchell Shook, Maddy Shuttleworth-Bell, Trinnity Smith, Jayce and Lydia Snyder, Payton Stachler, Kassondra Weyant, Tori Wickham, Sarah Wroda, Hailey Worley-Stammen and Nevada Yount. In the meantime, students are selling tickets at all home football games for a John Deere E110

lawn mower to help ﬁnance the trip. Tickets are $20 apiece. “Koenig Equipment has been wonderful, and very generous and helpful,” Berry said. “The drawing for the lawn mower will take place Oct. 12 at the homecoming game with Twin Valley South.” Berry, who can play all instruments, especially saxophone like she did in high school and sousaphone like she did while attending Ball State University, will be directing the choir in Disney, while one of Ansonia’s drum majors will direct the marching band.

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Bradford Lions dinner BRADFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Bradford Lions are having a BBQ Chicken & Pork Chop Dinner on Sunday, Oct. 7. All dinners are carryout and presale tickets at $7 each are needed. You may purchase tickets from any Bradford Lions or Lioness members, at both Bradford banks, and Littman-Thomas Insurance OfďŹ ce, Bradford location. You may also purchase tickets through Kathy Myers 448-2667 or Joanne Ferree 620-7225. Tick-

ets must be purchased by Sunday, Sept. 30. Dinners consist of one half BBQ chicken or two pork chops, served with chips, applesauce and roll with butter prepared by Romerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. You may pick up dinners on Sunday, Oct. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza, Bradford. ProďŹ ts will go toward purchase of eye exams and eyeglasses, recognition of Bradford students, and other ongoing Bradford Lions community projects.

FoWL hosts barbecue GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Friends of Wayne Lakes (FoWL) non-proďŹ t provides ongoing community improvements for Wayne Lakes through a variety of service projects. FoWL will be sponsoring an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;End of Summer Hog Roastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fundraising event on Sunday, Sept. 30, noon to 3 p.m. at the Wayne Lakes Clubhouse, 100 Community Drive. Join in for a corn-hole

tournament - $10 entry fee per team. Lipps Smackinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Good BBQ will be offering delicious BBQ pulled-pork sandwich with sides dinners for carry out, or enjoy an onsite picnic. Adam Wicker, president of FoWL, shared, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Advance tickets are $7 per dinner and can be purchased by contacting FoWL on our Facebook page, or just drive in on Sunday - dinners available while the food lasts.â&#x20AC;?

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APOSTOLIC

Solid Rock Apostolic 8991 Old US 36, Bradford, 937-718-0351 CAC of Greenville 630 Pine, Greenville 937-730-1313 Greenville First Assembly of God 7219 State Route 118N Greenville, Oh 937-548-5445 Favorite Hill Baptist Church 1601 South Street, Piqua, 773-6469 First Baptist Church 7233 Ohio 121-North, Greenville 548-7616 Faith Baptist Church 740 E Russ Rd., Greenville, 548-1808 Greenville Baptist Temple 4689 Childrens Home Bradford Rd., 548-7283 Union City First Baptist Church 225 S. First St., Union City, OH 937-968-6163 Cornerstone Historic Baptist Church 933 N Howard St, Union City, IN 765-964-3119

BRETHREN

Beech Grove Church of the Brethren 3420 Harrison Rd., Hollansburg 937-997-4895 Bradford Church of The Brethren 120 West Oakwood St., 448-2215 Castine Church of the Brethren 624 State Route 127, Arcanum 678-9945 Cedar Grove Church 373 Love Rd., New Paris, 997-3675 Greenville Church of the Brethren 421 Central Ave., 548-3583

Wieland Jewelers Fine Jewelers Since 1907 Marriage Symbol Necklace 414 S. Broadway, Grenville

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CHRISTIAN

CATHOLIC

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Oakland Church of The Brethren 8058 Horatio-Harris Creek Rd. Bradford * 448-2287 Pitsburg Church of Brethren 8376 Pitsburg Laura Rd., Arcanum 937-692-8772

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

BAPTIST

BRETHREN

St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church 233 W Third St. Greenville 548-1616 St Denis 14 E Wood St, Versailles 937-526-4945 Holy Family (Frenchtown) 11255 St Rt 185, Versailles 937-526-4945 St Louis 15 Star Rd, North Star 419-582-2531 Immaculate Conception 5874 N. Buckneck Rd., Bradford, 937-526-4945 St Mary 425 W Hickory St, Union City, IN 765-964-4202

CHRISTIAN

Ansonia Christian Church 123 W. Weller St., Ansonia, 548-5490 Coletown Congregational Church 2876 State Route 571, Greenville 548-6590 East Zion Church 6171 St. Rt. 36, Greenville First Congregational Church 115 W. 5th St., Greenville, OH 937-548-3575 Woodington Congregation Church 8978 N State Route 49, Greenville 548-9441 Stelvideo Christian Church 6808 Church St., Stelvido, Greenville, OH 316-8198

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Teegarden Congregational Church 2753 State Route 47 W., Ansonia 337-4249 CMA Church 306 Devor St., Greenville, OH 937-548-4955 Greenville Church of Christ 4599 Chldrns Hm Brdfrd Rd., Greenville, 937-548-4467

CHURCH OF GOD

Ansonia First Church of God 750 S Main St., Ansonia, 337-3945 The New Beginning Church of God 802 East 4th St.,Greenville, 937-214-6502 Triumphant Christian Center 1129 South Towne Ct., Greenville 548-0300

EPISCOPAL

St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church 201 S Broadway St., Greenville 548-5575

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

Family of God 310 W South St., Arcanum, 692-8521 Lighthouse Christian Center 5256 Sebring Warner Rd., Greenville, 548-7464

LUTHERAN

Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flowers 937-548-3008 1146 Sweitzer St. Greenville, OH 54331 www.helensflowersgreenville.com

St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church 13495 Greenville St. Marys Rd Vers., 419-336-7111 St. Matthewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Evangelical Lutheran Church 6825 State Route 722, Ithaca, 678-8584 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 8520 Oakes Rd., Pitsburg 937-692-5670 Trinity Lutheran Church 1470 W. State Route 28, Union City, IN 765-964-5712 Trinity Lutheran Church 204 E. Wood Street, Versailles 937-526-3091

METHODIST-UNITED

Abbottsville United Methodist Church 3145 St. Rt. 49, Arcanum Ansonia United Methodist Church Corner of Pearl and High St., Ansonia 337-5781 EUM Church 1451 Sater Street, Greenville, OH 45331 Faith United Methodist Church 101 E. South St., Arcanum, 692-8934 First United Methodist Church 202 W 4th St. Greenville, 548-3075 Fort Jefferson United Methodist 3856 Church St., Greenville 548-4410 Gordon United Methodist Church 311 East St., Gordon, OH 937-884-5129 Ithaca Grace United Methodist 750 Arcanum-Ithaca Rd 678-9062 Nashville United Methodist 5984 Palestine Union City Rd. Greenville 548-1421 New Madison United Methodist 149 N. Main St., New Madison 937-996-5341 Rossburg United Methodist 117 Ross St., Rossburg, 937-338-4765 Trinity United Methodist Church 112 West South Street Arcanum, OH 692-8530 Versailles United Methodist 122 W Wood St, Versailles 937-526-3855 Webster United Methodist Church 8849 Seibt Rd., Versailles 526-3855

MISSIONARY

St. John Lutheran Church 7418 State Route 121, Greenville 548-5404 St Paul Lutheran Church 131 E. 4th Street, Greenville 548-5770

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LUTHERAN

Greenville Missionary Church 1110 N. Broadway, Greenville 937-548-1842 Pleasant View Missionary Church 5231 Gettysburg Pitsburg Rd. Greenville, 447-3885

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Beamsville Christian Church 6102 Beamsville-Union City Rd. Greenville 547-0009 Calvary Bible Church 9462 State Route 571, Arcanum 947-1978 Friendship Community Church 1005 Eaton Fort Nesbit Rd. New Paris, 997-3592 True Life 5990 State Route 36, Greenville 548-3558 Living Waters Ministries 102 W Main St., Versailles, 526-4567 Bible Fellowship Church: 7757 Grnv-Celina Road, Greenville 937-547-1952 Northside Community Fellowship 8135 St. Rt. 127 N., Greenville, 548-8965 Rosehill Country Church St. Rt. 49 and McFeeley-Petry Rd, Rosehill Versailles Christian Church 105 W Ward St., Versailles 937-526-4194 Hillgrove Federated Church 1009 Hillgrove Woodington Rd., Union City, 968-6332 Congregation Anshe Emeth Jewish Synagogue Caldwell St., Piqua, 937-547-0092 Arcanum Community of Faith 109 W. George St., Arcanum

PENT PENTACOSTAL

Faith Apostolic Lighthouse 332 W Payton St, 765-628-3299

PRESBYTERIAN

First United Presbyterian Church 114 E. Fourth St., 937-548-3188

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

St. Paul United Church of Christ 129 W. Third St., Greenville, 548-4506

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

First Universalist Church 331 E. Washington St. New Madison, 996-3403

WESLEY WESLEYAN

Trinity Wesleyan Church 1400 E Main St., Greenville, 547-0337 Greenville Wesleyan Holiness Church 201 Hall Street Greenville, OH 45331

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GARAGE SALES ARCANUM 202 W. George St: 9/26, 5-8 pm; 9/27 & 28, 9-6; 9/29, 9-5; 9/30, 1-5; Moving& downsizing. Lots of everything old & new. You name a reasonable price and it’s yours! GREENVILLE 4723 Shield Rd. Sept. 27,28,29; from 8-6. Power tools, hand tools, gas compactor plate, air compressor, misc. tools, pluming supplies, PVC fittings, misc. electrical supplies, fencing tools. Misc. kitchen items, misc. nuts and bolts, tread mill. LOTS of items . ALL COME! 900 Manchester Dr. Sept 27-29th; 9-? 2002 S-10 4 Dr 4x4 truck, crossbow, bar stools, table & chairs, wood rabbit cage, air compressor, tvs, end tables, clothes, and much more. Down sizing Moving Sale; 328 S. Chippewa Dr. Sept. 26,27,28; 9-5, 2013 Craftsman Rider, yard tools, Ladders -wood & aluminum, printer drawers, fishing. 205 Glenwood Dr. ONE DAY only! Thurs, Sept. 27, 10-5, Men’s & ladies clothing, end tables, home décor, misc.

GREENVILLE 317 Orchard Dr. Sept. 28 & 29 from 9-6 pm. Women’s clothes, size 18 and up, shoes size 10, cookbooks, kitchen stuff, towels, end tables, Dale Jr. NASCAR things and much more! 308 Harrison St. Sept 28 & 29, 9-5: Books, clothing, misc. house hold items & more! 121 Oxford Dr. Sept. 26-28, 9-4, Women’s Harley Clothes, Men & Women’s clothes sz sm- 2 x, car tires, motorcycle parts, 2 helmet’s with micro phones, misc. Price to sell!! Everything must go! 310 Marion Dr. Sept 27 & 28th; 9-5. Baked Goods, Lots of new things, Misc. 538 N. Broadway. Sept. 27 & 28th 9-5, Sept. 9-1. Boy & Girls clothes ages 1-9, formal dresses, movies and house hold items. TRI-VILLAGE 2746 Hollansburg Arcanum Rd. Sept. 28 & 29, 9-4, House hold items: dishes, baskets, Tupperware, sm tool boxes, Avon, picture frames, table lamp, hanging lamp, pig knick knacks, Christmas decorations, misc. old Coca Cola pop cooler.

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TRI-VILLAGE Moving Sale. 214 S Main St. Sept 27 & 28th. Furniture, pictures, mirrors, TV & stand, antiques, New Madison memorabilia. Multi family yard sale,650 Clark Station Rd, Sept. 27-29, 9-5. pool table, Halloween costumes, baby stuff and lots more. Large Estate Sale! 115 Anderson St, New Madison; Sept 27-29; 9-5; Antiques, furniture, books, household items, more. Something for everyone! UNION CITY 625 ST RT 571 W. Sept 27th; 4-7. Sept 28th; 9-5. Men ,Women & Kids Clothes, exercise equip/dvds, misc. VERSAILLES 10393 US RT 127 one address, 2 big sales one to liquidate & closed flower shop one multi family bit of everything, good ladies clothes size 8 and up, some men’s, furniture, households, collectibles, oak banquet. Good variety, good stuff, a FREE stuff box. Rain or shine. Thurs, Sept 27 thru Sun, the 30th. 9 am till closed approx. 7 pm.

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Empowering begins after school tutoring GREENVILLE – On Monday, after weeks of preparation, Empowering Darke County Youth began its third year of After School tutoring; its second at Greenville Elementary and Intermediate Schools. Preparation began almost immediately after Summer Tutoring at Edison State Community College had wrapped up. Empowering supervisors and Edison students worked with 42 students during June and July, primarily in the areas of math and reading comprehension, seeing major growth in most of them. One student who had struggled all year in math “got it” this summer. When everyone else was ready for a break, he was ready for more math. “Having several experienced tutors involved in preparing for this fall – plus more than 40 Edison State students ready to help – was the difference this year,” according to Program Coordinator Bob Robinson. “We’ve had two years to learn what works and what doesn’t work… and thanks to those who are supporting us, we are prepared for the increase we knew was coming.” No more waiting list was the major goal for 2018-19. Empowering’s initial enrollment in 2017 was 59 students. That was the most the program could effectively work with. Within a few weeks there was a waiting list of 32 students. This year the After School Program has already enrolled 79 students and has procedures in place to work with more if needed. “Will we meet the ‘no waiting list’ goal in the long term? I don’t know,” said Robinson. “We know there are struggling students not in our program; whether or not they ask for help remains to be seen. If they do, we’ll do our best to help them.” Robinson praised the teachers who work with the students each day. “They care about their kids and do a tremendous job. I know… I’m a sub and I see it in their students. Last year I was actually able to substitute for a little over two weeks. I was worn out! Teachers have their charges for nine months. Many are offering to help with materials and lesson plans. “It’s a team effort… we follow their lead and the kids get the beneﬁt.” On behalf of the kids, the Empowering Board owes a debt of thanks to the Darke County United Way and Greenville Eagles for major support, Greenville City

Schools for the use of their facility, Edison State for the use of its Darke County Campus as its home base, Darke County’s Edison State students, and the dozens of individuals, organizations and businesses who have been supporting its pro-

grams. Without this united effort there would be no programs. Want more information on how you can help? Contact empoweringyouth101@ gmail.com or message them on Empowering Darke County Youth Facebook.

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UNION CITY, Ind. – Union City High School seniors Zach Adkins and Emma Brewer were crowned Homecoming King and Queen at halftime of the Indians’ varsity football game against Northeastern last Friday night. Union City came out on top in double overtime by a ﬁnal score of 18-12. See more photos and complete coverage of the game exclusively at bluebagmedia. com. (Clinton Randall photo)

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Village of Gettysburg is accepting bids for trash pick up for 2019. Specifics will be detailed in bid packets. Bid packets can be picked up at the Village Council House, 216 High St., Gettysburg, OH Monday thru Friday 8 am to 12 noon. Sealed bids will be accepted thru Oct. 5, 2018 @ 12 noon. Mayor, Jason Lance

Snow Plowing Bids

The Village of Laura will be accepting sealed bids for snow plowing of the village streets for the 2018-2019 winter season. Bids should be marked “Snow Plowing Bid” on the envelope. Bids will be opened at the regular Council meeting, held October 8, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the village building at 108 S. Main St. Laura. Bids should include a rate for plowing, rate per ton of salt, equipment available, and be able to provide proof of insurance. Bids should be sent to: Village of Laura, Box 202, Laura, Ohio 45337. There is a drop box at the village building. If you have any questions, please call 937-947-1050. Greta Slagle, Fiscal Oﬃcer 9/23 1T LEGAL NOTICE

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CITY OF GREENVILLE On September 18, 2018, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: • Resolution #18-91 authorize the S/S Dir. to enter into a contract with Bansal Construction, Inc. • Ordinance #18-92 supplemental appropriations This legislation can be read and examined in its entirety at the office of the City Auditor, Room 200, Municipal Building, Greenville, Ohio, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. on Friday. Approved: Eric Brand, Law Director Vicki Harris, Clerk of Council City of Greenville 9/23, 9,30 2T

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On August 29, 2018, the Darke County Board of Commissioners adopted the following: RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONDUCT INTERNET AUCTION FOR SALE OF UNNEEDED, OBSOLETE OR UNFIT COUNTY PROPERTY Darke County hereby creates the following rules pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 307.12: The Darke County Board of Commissioners has determined that surplus property including motor vehicles acquired for the use of County offices and departments, and road machinery, equipment, tools or supplies, which is not needed for the public use, or is obsolete or unfit for the use it was acquired is appropriate to be sold by Internet auction, and by a resolution dated August 29, 2018, the Darke County Board of Commissioners has declared its intent to sell property through the Internet. The auctions shall be conducted on a continuous basis through accessing the Darke County website located at www. mydarkecounty.com and double clicking on the GovDeals icon. The surplus items shall be posted for fifteen days including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. The County will also post a notice of such Internet auction on the bulletin boards in the courthouse and the county office building on a continuous basis. A notice will appear continuously on the County’s web site that surplus property is available through Internet auction. All property is offered for sale “As Is, Where Is”. Darke County makes no warranty, guaranty or representation of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the merchantability or fitness for any purpose of the property offered for sale. The Buyer is not entitled to any payment for loss of profit or any other money damages – special, direct, indirect or consequential. The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw from sale of any of the items listed. By order of the Darke County Board of Commissioners Attest: Robin Blinn, Clerk 9/9, 9/23 2T

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XChange Clinic holds open house on September 25 GREENVILLE – Family Health of Darke County will host an informational open house at 5735 Meeker Drive, Greenville, on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 5:30-7 p.m., to provide information about the XChange Clinic slated to open in October. The event will be an open housestyle meeting and will include table exhibits, handouts and access to expert resources on the topics of needle exchange, behavioral health, infectious disease,

and health and safety protocols. The community is encouraged to drop in any time during the open house hours. There will not be a formal program. “This is an opportunity for the public to come and meet the partners who will make the one-to-one needle exchange a safe and effective method of addressing drug addiction in our community,” said Dr. Anna Hatic, addition medicine specialist for Family Health. “It’s understandable that

some have concerns when they hear about a program like this, and we will be able to address all of those and help shed light on how this actually protects the public and provides an opportunity to help individuals in our community if they’re struggling with addition.” The XChange Clinic will be open the second and fourth Fridays of each month starting in October at Family Health, 5735 Meeker Drive and will be co-located with

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Veteran’s bridge to be dedicated during Mill’s Fall Harvest DARKE COUNTY – Bear’s Mill will be celebrating its annual Fall Open House from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 13 and 14. On Saturday, Oct. 13, the new timber-framed covered bridge recently built by volunteers will be dedicated to veterans. The Vietnam Memorial that sits on the Bear’s Mill

property next to the new bridge will be rededicated for the war’s 50th anniversary. Terry Clark, Bear’s Mill miller and a Vietnam veteran, is asking all 6,000 Darke County veterans to attend the fall open house at noon Oct. 13 for a group photo in front of the mill. The Veteran’s Memorial Bridge will be dedicated at 2 p.m. Clark is hoping the community will attend and support Historic Bear’s Mill and veterans. The mill is located at 6450 Arcanum Bear’s Mill Road, Greenville.

by Darke County Solid Waste District, will be available with a ﬁve battery limit for resident with a Darke County address. Due to the generous donations, there will be free refreshments and door prizes, including pizza from The Early Bird/Bluebag Shown are (front row) Jordan Utrup, Captain Kevin Subler, (back row) Dylan Kolb, Alex Huels, Wayne Media. Breuning and Lt. Dirk Lewis. (Ryan Berry photo)

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PUBLIC AUCTION Located at 1369 Hillside Drive (off Russ Road) Greenville, Ohio on:

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3-bedroom brick ranch home with one and a half baths, built in 1972, located on a corner lot w/several shade trees. This 1,560 square foot home has central air. Kitchen has built in range and dishwasher. Fenced in back yard and attached garage. Terms of real estate: $3,500 down day of sale with balance due upon delivery of deed within 45 days. Possession at closing, seller will pay taxes due in February of 2019, buyer to pay July 2019 taxes and all thereafter. This home is subject to lead-based paint inspection, if a prospective buyer requests such, or any other inspections, they must be completed prior to the auction at buyers’ expense. The sale of this property will be as is with no warranties of any kind to be given or implied. Auctioneer represents the seller. The successful bidder will be required to sign a non-contingent purchase contract immediately following the auction. This is a reserve auction.

Open House Sunday, September 30, 1:00-2:30 PM OR by appointment/call Bill Roll (419) 336-6272 or (937) 467-3205 EB Real Estate (937) 548-4663 Household Items and Misc.

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GREENVILLE – The City of Greenville Fire Department will be hosting a Fire Prevention Open House with the theme, “Look. Listen. Learn. Be Aware – Fire can Happen Anywhere.” The open house will be held Sunday, Oct. 7, 1-4 p.m., at the fire station in the Municipal Building, 100 Public Square, Greenville. There will be several activities at the fire station, including guided station tours, adult use of portable fire extinguishers, static display of a complete set of firefighter turnout gear, fire escape educational talks and fire apparatus displays. Rage and Rocko (firefighting Dalmatians) will also be visiting. There will be various fire safety handouts available. As a reminder, the City of Greenville Fire Department has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors available for free for city residents. A 9v Battery Exchange, sponsored

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333 W. Deerfield Rd., Union City, IN The legend Doug Hopper Horse Ferrier is downsizing and will be putting up for auction these western decor items and personal property. Furniture Two sets of table and chairs, one modern with four chairs, one western type table with six chairs; one coffee table and two end stands with glass tops with parrot design; western style entertainment center; three bar stools; metal rod iron fireplace screen round style; wood Rockers for patio, nice. Pictures Picture of ROOSTER by Leon Danchin 1932. Other mystic western pictures, other Western Decor and Indian decor. Other items of interest 15 inch parade saddle, nice black; mounted deer head, six point; and NRF belt buckles, 18 collectors ranging from 79 to 2002. Farrier Tools and tool box. Tools and garden items Craftsman 6HP 33 gallon 150 psi air compressor, Champion three pc air tools, 3 ton floor jack, two jack stands, yard wagon, car, snowplow for garden tractor, firing and more misc. Cash or check with proper ID Food and drinks available Check us out on Auction Zip 30475

the Dental Clinic, which is closed on Fridays. On those days, people will be able to exchange a used needle for a clean, retractable one without the fear of prosecution. The concept actually reduces harm to the drug user by not only providing them with a clean needle, but access to many resources in the community, such as counseling, treatment, recovery and education. In addition, the program protects the public by reducing unintentional needle sticks, which can result in infectious diseases such as Hepatitis and HIV. “This is an increased opportunity to offer treatment services while addressing safety and health concerns,” said Mark McDaniel, executive director of Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services. “Many of these individuals would not ordinarily come in contact with medical professionals but this program initiates that interaction.”

Greenville Fire Department prepares for Fire Prevention Open House

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Plenty of activities planned at Prairie Days GREENVILLE – On the weekend of Sept. 29 and 30, step through a wrinkle in time to experience life on the Ohio frontier. The Darke County Park District will once again host its annual Prairie Days festival at Shawnee Prairie Preserve at 4267 St. Rt. 502 West near Greenville. As festival attendants wander through the grounds they’ll hear the ring of the blacksmith’s hammer on the anvil, smell fresh bread baking in the outdoor oven, and see long-hunters tending their ﬁres in the woodland encampment. Come watch as apple butter is made over the ﬁre, play children’s pioneer games, view local artists’ works, enjoy live music and entertainment. This year there will be performances by The Darke County Civic Theatre on Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The Silver Grass Band will perform on Saturday at

1:00pm, followed by Steve Madewell’s performance at 4pm. Starting Sunday’s stage performances will be the Ramblin’ Rovers are on at noon. Next up on stage at 2 p.m., enjoy the stories of Johnny Appleseed as he passes through Prairie Days during his journeys. Between acts, sit-a-spell with the pioneer volunteers in the log house or try your hand at candle-making, tin-smithing, and more. Take a stroll through the 18th century encampment and watch a tomahawk and knife throwing competition. Don’t forget to visit the Greenville FFA and their farm animal petting zoo for the young and youngat-heart to learn and enjoy. Be sure to take a lap around the festival with a horse and wagon ride provided by Carrs Belgians. Prepare your best pie to enter in the Friends of the Darke County Parks’ pie-baking contest held Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

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4784 CLARK STATION RD. -GREENVILLE, OH REAL ESTATE SELLS AT 1:00 P.M. PERSONAL PROPERTY SELLING AT 10:00 A.M. Step through a wrinkle in time an experience the annual Prairie Days event hosted by the Darke County Park District.

Just $2/pie to enter in any (or all) of the following categories: Apple, Peach, Berry, or Other. Be sure to submit pies in a disposable pan and we cannot accept meringue or refrigerated pies. Winner takes home a cash prize. There will also be a wide variety of food to choose from. Take a load off as you enjoy fresh produce from Downing’s Fruit Farm, an ice cream cone from Just Ice Cream, or visit one of the nonproﬁt vendors serving a wide variety of foods for lunch, snacks, and more! Feeling lucky? Enter their annual basket rafﬂe before you leave. Admission and parking are free. Transportation

JAY’S NEST ANTIQUE AUCTION

SAT. SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2018 9:00 A.M.

DOORS OPEN AT 8:00 A.M. 5862 KRUCKEBERG RD. GREENVILLE, OH 45331 DIRECTIONS: From downtown Dayton; Ohio Take I -70 West to St. Rt. 127 North to Greenville to Kruckeberg Rd. Turn right on Kruckeberg go approx. 1 mile to sale site on left. (Watch for signs) Auctioneers Note – This is a large auction, go to edwardsauctions.com for more information and pictures. Featuring Live Audio & Video so you can bid at home or on the go with your smart phone or tablet. Go to www.edwardsauctions.com or auctionzip.com; enter auctioneer ID # 3426; click on the current auction date; click on bid now button to enter auction. No buyer’s premium charged for attending the live & collectible auction. Buyer’s premium applied to online and remote bidders only. ANTIQUES-COLLECTIBLES-PRIMITIVES

OWNERS- WOODY HOGE, ADOLPH’S RESTAURANT, THE JAY’S NEST NEW KNOXVILLE, OH

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

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SATURDAY, OCT. 6, 2018 11:00 AM 134 VIRGINIA STREET, VERSAILLES, OH (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS)

This 1 ½ Story Frame Home has (2) Bedrooms, (1) Full Bathroom, Eat-InKitchen, Family Room & Living Room. (2) Nice Outbuildings for tools and storage. Located on a nice quiet Street. This would make an excellent starter home or a great rental.

Inspect This Property - Make Financial Arrangements Be Prepared to Buy on Auction Day Shown by appointment… Call: Everett Hocker (937) 417.0748 Kirby Lyons (937) 316.8400

Terms: $3,000.00 Down on Day of Auction. Complete Balance Due Within 30 Days of Auction. Taxes will be figured short term pro-ration to closing. Possession at closing. Selling subject to confirmation.

ESTATE OF STEPHEN PECK & SURVIVING SPOUSE ELAINE PECK

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from the main parking areas will once again be provided by Greenville Transit System (GTS). Parking areas will be well marked with plenty of signage. This will make getting to and from the parking area to the festival grounds quick, effective, and safe for all family members.

Handicap parking will once again be available in the paved lot at the Nature Center. (Please be sure to have your Handicap Placard visible). For more information, call the Nature Center at (937) 548-0165 or visit the website at www. darkecountyparks. org.

DIRECTIONS: From St. Rt. 127 S. turn onto US 36W. then right onto Clark Station Rd. Close to Palestine, OH. (Watch for signs). Up for Auction, is this story and half country home situated on 0.8 acre, built in 1900 with 1520 square feet of living space. This home host 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, with an eat in kitchen and living room. There are 2 bedrooms up and 1 down, it also offers a utility room with washer and dryer hook up. Other features include -enclosed front porch, propane gas forced air w/heat pump, electric water heater, central air, breaker box, new water tank, new septic system in 2017 and partial vinyl replacement windows. 2 out buildings and several mature trees. Add your personal touch to make this house your home. Plan to attend an open house to see all the possibilities. Terms- Buyer to pay 10% down day of auction, balance due within 30 days. Buyer shall have possession day of closing. Closing shall be on or before November 20th, 2018. Taxes-Seller to pay all taxes up to day of closing using the short form pro-ration method. Buyer to pay all taxes due thereafter. Have your financing arranged before the auction. Call 937-547-3202 or 423-2656 for a personal showing. Go to www.edwardsauctions.com for more details and pictures.

Surviving the Holidays seminars scheduled GREENVILLE – When you’re grieving the death of a family member or friend, you may dread the holiday season. Thoughts of social gatherings, family traditions, and obligations leave you anxious and overwhelmed. Your sadness can seem unbearable. You may wish you could skip these next two months and go straight to the routine of the next year—but you can’t. What can you do to lessen your stress and loneliness? Where can you find out what emotions to expect over the holidays, how to create a healthy plan and how to communicate with family and friends these coming weeks? A GriefShare Surviving the Holiday seminar, partnered by Greenville First Assembly of God and EUM Church, will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. in the Greenville Public Library third floor Community room, 520 Sycamore Street. The cost is just two hours of your time. The two seminars are provided for those who can only attend one or the other. Child care is not available. The seminar features practical suggestions and reassurance through video interviews with counselors, grief experts, and other people who have experienced the holidays after their loved one’s death. You’ll hear insights from respected Christian counselors, pastors, and psychologists. You’ll receive handouts with practical strategies, plus other valuable information for daily survival through the holiday season. Topics to be discussed include dealing with hardhitting emotions, what to do about traditions, how to survive social events, and where to find comfort and strength. To register (re-

quired by October 12) or ﬁnd out more about GriefShare, call Judy Gibson, 937-417-4438, Sylvia McKibben, 937-548-5207 or Melissa Werling, 937-467-1799. Please leave a message if your call goes to voicemail and they will return your call.

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Medicare Check-Up Day to be held at BRC GREENVILLE – The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP), a division of the Ohio Department of Insurance, will visit Darke County to hold a Medicare Check-Up Day event on Thursday, Sept. 27, at Chestnut Village Community Center at Brethren Retirement Community, 750 Chestnut St., Greenville. The event is a presentation only and will begin at 10:30 a.m. RSVP to 937-5477628. “Medicare Open Enrollment is a once-a-year opportunity for Ohioans who are enrolled in Medicare to compare plans and ﬁnd one that ﬁts their needs at a price that’s right for them,” said Jillian Froment, director of the Ohio Department of Insurance. “We are holding

Medicare CheckUp Day events statewide to ensure Ohioans have access to up-to-date information they need to better understand their options for 2019.” During Medicare’s annual open enrollment, Ohioans can: * Change or continue current prescription drug plan; * Select a Medicare Advantage Plan, designed for comprehensive health and drug coverage; and

* Learn about recent updates to plan changes and ﬁnancial assistance programs. Those unable to attend a Medicare Check-Up Day event can contact OSHIIP at 1-800686-1578, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., or call Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), 24 hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week. Information including speciﬁc plan details is available at www.medicare.gov.

Arcanum Public Library events planned ARCANUM – With school back in session, children’s programming has returned with StoryTime for preschoolers and Spark for older kids. Patrons can bring their preschoolers to the library on Tuesdays at 10:00 for an hour ﬁlled with stories, songs, crafts and fun. Older children can drop by the library after school on Tuesdays from 3:45–4:45 p.m. for snacks, crafts, games and more. There will be an

adult coloring program on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 4:30 p.m. Drop in for a relaxing afternoon and take home a masterpiece. The book club will also meet on Tuesday the 9th at 5:30. Newcomers are always welcome. The library will also be hosting the second Brew Review on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. David Nilsen will be at the library again as he presents a class on beer ingredients. Registration for this event is required.

Call the library or come in to sign up. This class will ﬁll up quickly. The library is excited to be unveiling a new website in the near fu-

ture. It promises to be more userfriendly and have more links to sites patrons will ﬁnd helpful. The library can be reached at

937-692-8484 for questions. Patrons can also check out the website at www.arcanupubliclibrary.org, ﬁnd the library on Facebook, or Twitter.

J. Brogden Real Estate Land Auction Adams Twp. – Darke County SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 10:01 AM Location: At State Routes 185 & 721, Bradford, Ohio Two Parcels Approximately 127 Acres (+/-)

TRACT 1: Parcel # A01-0-409-09-00-00-10200 – Approximately 51.424 acres (+/-) contains approximately 9.7 acres (+/-) of woodland, previous 41.294 acres (+/-) of tillable and 0.398 acre (+/-) row. TRACT 2: Parcel # A01-0-409-09-00-00-10100 – Approximately 76.604 acres (+/-) contains approximately 43.9 acres (+/-) of previous tillable – 17.198 acres (+/-) woodlands – 10 acres (+/-) pasture – 5.004 acres (+/-) of wasteland some riverfront in floodplain and approximately 0.502 acre (+/-) of row. TERMS OF SALE: 10% down (non-refundable) day of auction. Closing to be held on or before November 15, 2018. Real estate taxes prorated to day of closing using short-term proration method. CAUV taxes will be the responsibility of the new owner. Purchaser’s financing must be approved prior to bidding on tracts. Property not being sold subject to financing. Must be preapproved or cash buyer. Property sells as-is. Each tract will be offered separately. After individual tract values are established, we will then offer as one parcel containing both tracts. If the combined bid exceeds the individual bids by $20,000 or more, then the property will sell as one. All offers are subject to approval of owner. Announcements the day of the auction take precedent over previous oral statements or advertised materials. There shall be no co-op with other realtors as this is an auction.

Owner: James M. Brogden

Jeanie Jordan Bates, Listing Broker 937-214-2445 Anthony Bayman, Realtor/Auctioneer 937-606-0536 Visit AuctionZip.com Bayman Auction Service ID # 6480

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SUNShine 5k helping local organizations BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Over $16,000 was raised to support local organizations during the annual Darke County Foundation SUNShine 5k held on Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Greenville Park. According to Christy Prakel, executive director of the Darke County Foundation, nearly 500 participants registered for the event. The 385 official finishers of the 5k doesn’t take into account the persons that participated and chose to walk or chose not to cross the finish line said Prakel. “Many of our participants were nonrunners who registered primarily to support a local non-profit group.” She added, “It’s so uplifting to see hundreds of community members, some with strollers or dogs, enjoying a run or walk through beautiful Greenville City Park.” Prakel continued, “Everyone had the option of directing their registra425 Memorial Dr. Greenville, OH 45331

tion money to a local nonprofit group. At the finish line, the atmosphere was energized with smiles, laughter and conversation, everyone beaming from their accomplishment. The upbeat music, fresh homemade cookies and drinks, and great door prizes added to the enthusiasm.” The groups benefitting from this year’s event included the Ansonia High School National Honor Society, Big Brothers Big Sister of Shelby and Darke counties, Cancer Association of Darke County, Darke County Foundation scholarships, Edison Foundation, DeColores Montessori School, and St. Mary’s Catholic School. Proceeds were possible through the support of leading sponsors Premier Health and Reid Health; major sponsors The Early Bird & Blue Bag Media, Greenville VFW Post #7262, Ray and Bettye Laughlin, Walgreens, Wayne HealthCare, and 65 other generous sponsors.

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Versailles cuts ribbon on road projects BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

VERSAILLES – Ofﬁcials in Versailles held two ribbon cuttings on roadways in the village on Monday. One of the roads will help the community continue to be at the forefront in medical

equipment and the other directly impacts numerous residents, but both projects beneﬁt the community as a whole and continue the village’s theme of People, Pride, Progress. The ﬁrst ribbon cutting was held promptly at

7:30 a.m. on North West Street as village crews were taking down the road closed signs. “Lot of important things this street is going to do for us,” said Village Administrator Rodd Hale. “It seems like only a month or two ago that the leaders of Midmark came to the leaders of Versailles and said ‘hey, we have an idea,’” said Mayor Jeff A. Subler. “We’re done, but Karl (Weidner of Midmark) and his group are only starting. They are getting to renew their commitment to the Village of Versailles and their employees in Versailles by putting their expansion in Versailles,” he added. “We have a great working relationship with not only

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Representatives from the Village of Versailles were joined by Midmark, community leaders, and agencies with a role in the expansion of North West Street took part in the ribbon cutting.

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they did the ﬁrst half of Woodland Drive years ago residents were apprehensive about having sidewalks. After it was complete the residents on the second half of the roadway begin to question when the village was going to do their half. “You can get from one end of town to the other and be on a sidewalk,” said Subler. He promised they will get to some

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Anna Bier Gallery hosts Paul Ackley GREENVILLE – The Anna Bier Gallery will present Darke County’s historical editorial and political cartoon artist, Paul Ackley, at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville. Enjoy a stroll down memory lane through a collection of many of Ackley’s cartoons over the years. A featured piece, drawn in the streets of Chicago, depicts a day in the life of an elderly homeless woman and a child. The young girl utilizes a paper bag to protect her head from the Windy City, smiling and holding tight to the front of the shopping cart, like Kate Winslet on the Titanic. She does not know her suffering and embraces the joy of her life in that mo-

Community Band Night planned GREENVILLE – The Greenville Marching Band will hold a special “Community Band Night” on Tuesday, Sept. 25 beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the High School, 100 Greenwave Way. The event will run from 4:30-8 p.m. and will feature local food trucks including Nacho Pig, Tin Roof Mobile, Mo’s Mexican and Crème de la Crème Cakery. This event is open to the community and the marching band will be performing a Script Ohio preview for all attendees around 6:30 p.m. at the practice ﬁeld. The drinks will be sold by the Greenville Band Boosters and the event will be a fundraiser for the marching band. Invite your family and friends on Tuesday, Sept. 25 for a delicious and entertaining evening while supporting the Greenville Marching Band.

ment. This piece and many others reﬂect Ackley’s bold interpretation of local and national issues, offering us an invitation to think. This is the beauty of art. Born into the tribe of the Sokaogan Chippewa Community of Northern Wisconsin, Ackley is a product of two artistic parents and has been drawing since he can remember. He is a graduate of the American Academy of Art and Columbia College in Chicago and had his ﬁrst editorial cartoon published in 1978. Since then Ackley’s cartoons have been published by several newspapers, including The Early Bird and on Bluebag Media. This exhibit will run through Oct. 6. The Anna

Bier Gallery exhibits and events are made possible through the gracious support of Second National Bank, Darke County Endowment for the Arts, Ketrow Foundation, Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund, Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial, Darke County Foundation, and through all the generous contributions of our loyal members and sponsors. We thank them. All exhibits are free to the public. The Gallery will be open every day by appointment. Please contact Tamera McNulty, Executive Director, at 937-564-5863 to visit the gallery or for any questions. You may also visit us on Facebook for more information.

Living with MS Member Drive GREENVILLE – The local Darke County MS support group is again opening its doors to new members. The group meets every month on the fourth Tuesday and will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the private dining room at the Brethren Retirement

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