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Greenville’s Lt. Col. Beisner meets local veterans in U.S. capital GAYLEN BLOSSER

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

WASHINGTON D.C. – Darke County Veterans and spouses were paid a surprise visit by a special guest while visiting Arlington National Cemetery on the recent Darke County Veterans Services (DCVS) Washington DC trip.

U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Gary Beisner, a 1997 Greenville High School graduate took time from his duties at the Pentagon to great the local veterans group.

Larry (U.S. Air Force Veteran) and Karen Duncan, traveling with the DCVS group were pleased to great Beisner. “A couple of their parents

are standing right here,�

Beisner said of GHS buddies. “Matt Duncan (son of Larry and Karen Duncan) was a great friend of mine.

Ryan Henderson (son of Mike and Debbie Henderson), Jeff Brooks (son of Bruce and Katy Brooks) was a classmate of ours too – so the four of us ran around quite a bit together.� “Gary graduated with my son,� said Greenville’s Larry Duncan. “I was a Scoutmaster and Gary was one of my Eagle Scouts, my son was an Eagle Scout, so was Ryan Henderson – Troop 373.�

Beisner went on to graduate from The Ohio State University in 2003, where he met his wife Karly Yoder, the daughter of Larry and Bonnie Yoder of Rossburg. “Karly and I met on cam-

City undecided on how to meet EPA requirement RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Greenville City Council remains undecided as to whether they need to add an assistant water superintendent or if they can fulďŹ ll the EPA’s requirements through labor negotiations. On Tuesday, council voted unanimously to not accept a committee report that would have created an assistant water superintendent position.

However, council plans to revisit the issue when they have a clearer picture in the labor negotiations process with the water department.

At issue is the EPA’s requirement that the city submit weekly signed reports and that the operator of record be on duty for 40hours a week. The city did qualify to have the 40-hours reduced to 20-hours. Currently, the water superintendent is the only person who can act as the operator of record. If that person takes a vacation, is sick or a holiday falls on that week the city would be in danger of being non-compliant with the EPA’s requirement. Noncompliance could result in the city losing its 20-hoursa-week status and ultimately incur a ďŹ ne. The operator of record would be required to be at the plant four hours a day, ďŹ ve days a week. Putting the 20 hours in three days would not satisfy the EPA’s requirements.

Under the current union contract, the city cannot force its union employees to be the operator of record.

Councilman John Hensley believes the city could fulďŹ ll the need through labor negotiations and possibly offering “Plus-Payâ€? on an hourly basis to its union employees to act as the operator of record when needed. City Auditor Roxanne

Willman also expressed her concern with adding another supervisor to the payroll.

Safety Service Director Curt Garrison argued in favor of adding the assistant supervisor position and pointed out the city would be paying almost as much for a union employee to fulďŹ ll the need, but would not be getting a person that could make decisions in the absence of the water superintendent. Because negotiations have not taken place, Garrison used the arbitrary ďŹ gure of $1.50 more per hour for the union employee, which could take their salary over $70,000 a year once they are at the highest step of pay. According to Garrison, the pay rate would be a couple hundred dollars below a supervisor’s pay.

Hensley and Willman did not agree with Garrison’s ďŹ gures. Hensley contends the Plus-Pay would only apply during the hours the employee is acting as the operator of record.

Neither Hensley, Willman nor Garrison could be certain as to what the actual cost would be until labor negotiations are complete.

Garrison expects to have a better picture by mid-November.

The city continues to have a vacancy in the water department, which will not be ďŹ lled until council decides if it wants to have another union employee or an assistant supervisor. Hensley pointed out it will take several months to ďŹ ll that position as it will require a civil service test. However, they cannot prepare the test until council decides which avenue it wants to pursue.

The EPA originally wanted the city to begin reporting in October, but agreed to give the city until December to comply with the requirement.

pus and I ended up marrying my college sweetheart,�

Beisner said. “We have two children; Madison soon to be 11 and Brody just turned nine. They are enjoying the Air Force journey with us, moving around the country and seeing all the sights – so it’s been good.� “We came in right after 9/11,� Beisner said of his decision to join the Air Force. “My career actually started in the commercial airlines industry with American Airlines. That all stopped on September 11th – that career was gone.� “This was an amazing and humbling honor for me to have the opportunity now to wear the Uniform and actually serve on this side,� continued Beisner. “I was working in the airline industry and I thought that was going to be the career path and 9/11 changed that.

To have the opportunity

and the honor to actually step up, put the Uniform on has been a blessing, and it’s been a lot of fun.�

Beisner’s career started out at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL where he went through OfďŹ cer Training School. After graduation, Beisner’s ďŹ rst assignment took him to Wright Patterson Air Force Base (Dayton, OH) where he spent the next four years.

Next, Beisner went to San Antonio, TX to serve two years at Brooks Air Force. “Closing that up,� stated Beisner. The base was closed on September 30, 2011.

Edwards Air Force Base in southern California was the next stop for the Darke County native. “I went to Edwards Air Force Base where I went through Test Pilot School as a Flight Test Engineer,�

Beisner said. “After gradu-

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music and two motivational speakers, who shared their own career histories along with giving tips to the soonto-be high school graduates about following their dreams. “There’s a huge opportunity here today for you,� said Jeremy Bout, president of Edge Factor.

Bout gave examples of a couple people he’d worked with over the years who took advantage of opportunities they had during their high school experience, which led to positive career choices.

Motivational tips for the young people included how to face fear, looking past negativity and overcoming discrimination that may exist in their lives. “Look at your life and realize you’re on a journey,�

Bout said, adding how companies participating in the career fair were “looking for a brain like yours if you’re willing to work hard. When you just want something to be handed to you, you miss the journey.�

ating from there I went down to Eglin Air Force Base (Florida), ew F15 and F16s performing ight tests for new weapons, new sensors and new software.�

While stationed at Elgin, Beisner was Flight Commander of a Test Unit at the base before getting his latest assignment; The Pentagon, in Arlington County, Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., the headquarters of the United States Depart-

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

ROSSBURG – More than 1,000 high school seniors from four counties descended on Eldora Speedway for Wednesday’s Inspire Career Concert, hosted by Darke County Economic Development along with several similar organizations from Mercer, Auglaize and Shelby counties.

More than 100 vendors representing business and industry within Darke, Mercer, Auglaize and Shelby counties participated in the job fair, offering information to students about part time, full time and seasonal job opportunities.

Organizer Mike Bowers, Darke County Economic Development Director, said he was very pleased with the turnout. “We’re making the connection between our businesses and our students,�

Bowers said.

The job fair included live

Early Bird honors vets with special section GREENVILLE – The Early Bird/Bluebag Media will once again be honoring veterans with a special edition on the weekend of Nov. 11.

Pictures of veterans from any era and current members of the military are being accepted.

The Early Bird will also accept stories and memories from our veterans from their time in service.

Photographs with the person’s name, branch of service and years served

or stories/memories can be sent to The Early Bird, c/o Veterans, 5312 Sebring Warner Road, Greenville, Ohio 45331 or email editor@earlybirdpaper. com (please put Veteran in the subject line). For more information, call and ask for Ryan Berry, managing editor, 548-3330. The deadline for entries is Oct. 31, 4 p.m. Past photographs are on ďŹ le – call or email if you would like to have the information published in this year’s special section.

More than 1,000 high school seniors attended Wednesday’s Inspire Career Concert at Eldora Speedway. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Business leaders who participated in the career fair were eager to share information about their workforce needs with the teens. “I think it’s great,â€? said Melissa Besecker, tax adviser with Greenville’s H&R Block, of Wednesday’s event, which gave her the opportunity to pass out information to students who may be looking at a future career as an accountant or ďŹ nancial adviser.

Besecker said she was also taking advantage of speaking with teachers who accompanied their students, to let them know about the free educational programs – Grants for Growth and Dollars & Sense – geared to and provided free of charge to high school classes.

Two representatives from the city of St. Marys also set up an information booth. “We brought applications,� said Sue Backs, the city’s personnel director, for seasonal work available in St. Marys.

Mike Burkholder, St. Mary’s Community Development Coordinator, also was impressed with the Inspire Career Concert event, which he said, offered the opportunity to show young people what jobs and ca-

ment of Defense. “I came to the Pentagon to work in the acquisition career ďŹ eld and on the Air Staff,â€? shared Beisner. “Spent quite a bit of time here for the last three years working on munitions and working on new weapons systems.â€?

Lt. Col. Beisner now serves as Command of an Acquisition Unit working on the modernization of the United States Air Force.

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reers were available. “This gives kids exposure to what’s available in their own backyard,� Burkholder said. “It gets kids thinking about their future.�

Sidney High School Tiffany Behr said she came to the Inspire Career Concert to see what “options were available for summer work.

After graduation, I’m planning on attending UT (University of Toledo) to study pre-med.�

The event was sponsored

by Gold Sponsors: AAP, Crown Equipment Corporation, Schwan’s Mama Rosa’s and OhioMeansJobs in Mercer, Auglaize, and Shelby counties. The other sponsoring organizations included The Fremont Company, Hometown Opportunity, Auglaize Mercer Business Education Alliance (AMBE), Partnering for Progress, Darke County Economic Development, Workforce Partnership of Shelby County, Mercer County ESC, Auglaize County ESC, Midwest Regional ESC, Darke County, Sidney Shelby Economic Partnership, Auglaize County, Mercer County, Shelby County, City of Sidney, NKTelco, and Eldora Speedway.

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K9 hits on vehicle during trafďŹ c stop DRUGS

On Sept. 23 an ofďŹ cer observed a vehicle parked on the right side of the road facing eastbound on Front Street near Washington Avenue. The vehicle made a U-turn within 100 feet of the intersection. The ofďŹ cer conducted a trafďŹ c stop on North Main Street and West Street and identiďŹ ed the operator to be Lea Studebaker, a known drug user.

When Studebaker refused to let the ofďŹ cer conduct a search of the car, the ofďŹ cer requested a K9 be brought to the traf trafďŹ c stop. Studebaker also requested a police sergeant come to the scene because she felt like she was being harassed. Dur-

ing an open air sniff, the K9 alerted to the vehicle.

Studebaker was asked to exit the vehicle and stand to the side. During the search, ofďŹ cers found a kitchen spoon in the back seat. The spoon was bent with white residue on the concave portion. OfďŹ cers also found three packaged syringes in a makeup bag in the back seat. In the front seat they found opened syringe packages as well as opened packages in Studebaker’s purse.

All the property was collected and taken back to the Greenville Police Department. Studebaker was given a warning for improper turn/U turn and also was issued a citation for drug paraphernalia.

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Witnesses described the suspect to the ofďŹ cer, who located Jeremy Jones at the corner of 13th Street and Gray Avenue. While Greenville Township Fire and Rescue (GTFR) was giving Jones medical attention, he was checked through LEADS/NCIC and was found he had an active warrant for his arrest through Logan County for failure to appear on neglect of a child. Jones was placed under arrest and was transported to the Darke County jail.

While at the jail, Jones made statements indicating he was in need of additional medical attention. He was transported to Wayne Hospital.

Greenville Police was advised by the Logan County Sheriff’s OfďŹ ce to release Jones following his medical treatment and that his warrant would remain active until he turned himself in to the Logan County Sheriff’s OfďŹ ce.

WANTED PERSON

On Sept. 28 ofďŹ cers responded to the 300 block of West Water Street in reference to a wanted person, Shawn Martin.

Martin answered the door and was arrested for a felony warrant, with an original charge of aggravated trafďŹ cking in drugs and DUS. Martin was transported to the Darke County Jail where he was incarcerated with no bond.

On Sept. 28 ofďŹ cers located Angelia Guerra at a residence in the 300 block of West Water Street while they were there to arrest another individual.

Guerra was wanted for failure to appear for trial on the original charge of no moped license with a $525 bond. Guerra was transported to the Darke

County jail, where she was booked and ďŹ ngerprinted. She was then transported to the Miami County jail, where she was incarcerated.

On Sept. 29 an ofďŹ cer dispatched to West Main Street at Chestnut Street in reference to a crash without injury. The crash did not meet the state required amount of damage, so both drivers exchanged information.

Through an investigation, the ofďŹ cer checked all individuals present through LEADS/NCIC and was notiďŹ ed by dispatch that the passenger of one of the vehicles involved, Shanna Cates, had an active warrant in Darke County for failure to appear/contempt of court on a drug charge.

Cates was transported to the Darke County Jail without further incident.

The bond for the warrant was $500.

On Oct. 1 a known person was arrested on an outstanding warrant from the Darke County Probation Department.

A police ofďŹ cer was contacted by a probation ofďŹ cer who advised an arrest warrant had been entered for Bronson Fisher for a probation violation. On Oct. 1, while on patrol, the ofďŹ cer noticed the garage door to Fisher’s residence on 11th Street was open. The ofďŹ cer stopped and asked Fisher’s grandmother, who was outside working, if he was home and she said he was. The ofďŹ cer notiďŹ ed dispatch, then was invited into the residence by Fisher’s grandmother where Fisher was located. The warrant was conďŹ rmed and Fisher was taken into custody without incident.

Fisher was transported

to the Darke County Jail. The warrant was for probation violation for dangerous drugs in case with no bond. The ofďŹ cer contacted the probation ofďŹ cer and advised him Fisher was in custody.

JUVENILE COMPLAINT

On Aug. 25 an ofďŹ cer was contacted to assist in the 7th grade pod at Greenville Middle School with an 11-year-old female. The ofďŹ cer was told the child was not following directions and had attempted to leave school again. The student had been asked to report to a speciďŹ c room (AIR) when she arrived at school per the principal, who made contact with the child at her locker to remind her.

The student ran away and attempted to leave the building. Upon the ofďŹ cer’s arrival, he met with three school staff to learn what was taking place.

The student was given several minutes to collect herself and comply.

The principal requested assistance in getting the student safely to the assigned room due to the risk of her running out of the building and not complying with instructions. The ofďŹ cer and a staff member were able to escort the student to the AIR room, although she drug her feet, attempted to grab door handles and attempted to strike the of ofďŹ cer and staff. According to the report, school staff became very alarmed by the students’ actions. Af After getting the student to the AIR room she became very aggressive, ipping desks and chairs, ripping up papers and emptying her backpack onto the oor. She also attempted to leave the room by shoving into the police ofďŹ cer and staff who were blocking the door. She was warned multiple times to stop her behavior but she

continued. The principal contacted the student’s mother to remove her from the school. The student was issued a citation for disorderly conduct.

SHOPLIFTING

On Oct. 1 an ofďŹ cer was called to CVS on the report of shoplifting.

The ofďŹ cer met with the manager and the suspect, Erin Pack at the front checkout counter. When the ofďŹ cer arrived Pack was emptying the stolen items from her purse.

The items totaled $31.48.

Pack admitted taking the items and offered to pay for them with a $20 bill that her mother gave her after she passed all points of sale without paying.

The manager completed a written statement saying he watched the female enter the store and go to aisle 6, where she grabbed the Nivea products. She then went to other aisles, selecting additional items and placing them all in her purse. All items were recovered unopened from Pack, who was cited for theft and trespassed from CVS. An ofďŹ cer spoke with Pack’s mother who was unaware Pack took the items. Pack was given a court date of Oct. 9, and told she was required to appear.

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BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE – Alexander Scott, 22, of Arcanum, was sentenced to two years in prison by Darke County Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan P. Hein on Monday.

Scott was indicted on two charges by the grand jury in February of this year – one count of endangering children and one count of felonious assault, both second degree felonies.

According to Darke County Prosecutor Kelly Ormsby, Scott caused a two-month old infant to have “multiple fractures.�

Scott, who suffers from anger management issues, is the father of the infant, Ormsby said.

The incident was reported in January and was investigated by the Arcanum Police Department.

Other court appearances this week included: * Cheryl Riffell, 55, of Arcanum, entered a guilty plea to a charge of theft. According to Ormsby, Riffell stole $179.919.58 over the course of four years, from 2013-2017, from her employer, Route 49 Transport in Arcanum. Hein ordered a pre-sentence investigation and set a sentencing date of Nov. 19. Riffell re-

mains free on an own recognizance bond. * Amberly Williams, 28, of Greenville entered a guilty plea to one count of possession of drugs. Williams was also originally charged with one count of possession of heroin, but that charge was dismissed in return for her guilty plea.

Williams will be sentenced Nov. 5. * Jesse Faller, 22, of Greenville entered a guilty plea on one count of assaulting a police ofďŹ cer. He was originally charged with two counts of assaulting a police ofďŹ cer, with one count being dismissed in return for his guilty plea.

Faller told Hein he “didn’t remember what happened.

I woke up in the ICU the next morning.â€? He also admitted he “assumedâ€? he was under the inuence of drugs when the altercation occurred on May 24. Hein accepted Faller’s guilty plea, ordered a pre-sentence investigation and set a sentencing date of Nov. 15. * Michael Hall Jr., 27, of Bronston, Ky., was sentenced to nine months in prison with 106 days credit for possession of drugs.

Hall pleaded guilty to the charge in August. He had previously served a ďŹ ve and a half year prison sentence

Alexander Scott will serve two years in prison for causing multiple fractures to his two-month-old son.

and told Hein “I do not feel like that environment is best for me.� Hall outlined progress he had experienced since being released from prison two years ago – until he made an error in judgement and was caught with drugs in April. Hall read a lengthy statement, which he also had previously sent to Hein. The statement detailed his support system in Kentucky, which Hein took into consideration when handing down his sentence, stating it would be the best route to Hall’s returning to his home rather than enduring a drawn out probation in Darke County. * Robert Walker, 26,

now of Miami County, was placed on supervision for up to 60 months on a charge of possession of heroin. * Gary Roark, 49, of Piqua, was placed on up to 60 months supervision on one count of breaking and entering. * Todd Daniels, 40, of Greenville, appeared on a probation violation on an original charge of vandalism. According to the county probation ofďŹ ce, Daniels failed to complete a treatment plan, failed to report to probation, failed to report employment, and tested positive for a variety of drugs, including marijuana, heroin, fentanyl, and alcohol. Daniels admitted to the violations and requested a furlough from his upcoming sentence to an in-house treatment facility so he could meet with his family to continue the “relationship buildingâ€? he was currently experiencing.

Hein granted a two-week delay while probation personnel work out the details of his in-house treatment facility. * Cristen Waldon, 22, of Greenville, appeared on parole violations for an original charge of possession of drugs. Waldon failed to report, tested positive for drugs and failed to complete a treatment program with Recovery and Wellness. Waldon requested she be sent to Nova, a short in-house treatment program, but Hein explained she did not meet the mental health requirements for Nova. He also told Waldon she needed a more lengthy treatment facility so she could work on life skills and goal setting. Waldon will remain incarcerated until she is accepted by an in-house treatment facility.

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Davidson meets with Darke County Veterans at U.S. Capitol

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

WASHINGTON DC – Congressman Warren Davidson made it a point to visit with the Darke County Veterans on their recent Darke County Veterans Services 2018 Washington D.C. trip.

With the local Veterans tour bus prevented from meeting the Congressman at a prearranged location because of spirited Judge Brett Kavanaugh protesters, Davidson took time to make his way to the steps of the US Capitol to meet

the waiting Darke County Veterans and spouses where he spoke to the group and answered all questions.

“I am just incredibly honored to meet with Darke County Veterans here at our Nations’ Capitol,” Davidson stated. “I hope they have a great time visiting all of the ways our country remembers the Veterans. We are all thankful for their service.”

Davidson earned an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point where

he distinguished himself by finishing in the top ten percent of his class.

On active duty, Davidson’s reputation as an Army officer was stellar, earning him positions in distinguished units: The Old Guard, The 75th Ranger Regiment and the 101st Airborne Division as an Army Ranger, In 2000, Davidson returned to his Ohio roots to help his father transform the family manufacturing business. As part of that reshaping, Warren started another business and earned an MBA from

DCVS Department Head/CVSO Thomas Pitman presents 8th District US Representative Warren Davidson with a Certificate of Appreciation.

(Gaylen Blosser photo)

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Darke County Veterans lay wreath

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

WASHINGTON DC – For the second consecutive year, Darke County Veterans had the honor of laying the wreath at the ‘Wreath Laying Ceremony’ at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in our Nations’ Capital.

Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia is the final resting place for more than 400,000 active duty service members, veterans and their families.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stands atop a hill overlooking Washington DC, was created as a monument to those American service members whose

remains were never identified. The tomb is guarded 24 hours a day by soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, called ‘The Old Guard’.

The ceremony was part of Darke County Veterans Services’ (DCVS) four-day Washington DC bus trip provided for local Veterans.

The two oldest veterans on the trip, Navy Veteran and Greenville resident Harold Wogoman and Pitsburg’s Gerald Crawford, a Marine Corps veteran represented the Veterans of Darke County.

“It was a great honor,” said Crawford. “It brought tears to my eyes. Being a Marine myself, I have a lot of friends over there and it really meant something to

Darke County Darke County Veterans lay wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown in our Nations’ Capitol. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

me.”

“It was an honor and I enjoyed it,” Wogoman said.

“It was more than I thought it would be. It is very impressive.”

EMT scholarship opportunities available GREENVILLE – Spirit Medical Transport, LLC, has announced another round of scholarship opportunities to those interested in becoming an emergency medical technician.

Through Oct. 15 at 6 p.m., Spirit will accept scholarship applications from individuals who have an interest in becoming an EMT and working full-time for Spirit once they’ve successfully completed their class, passed their national EMT test, and completed field training. The “fullride” scholarship involves a two-year full-time employment commitment to Spirit.

Application requests can be made by going online to the Spirit webpage at www.spiritmedicaltransport.com and clicking on the graduation cap or by emailing Spirit’s Human Resource Assistant Andrea Cahill at acahill@spiritmedicaltransport.com.

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Spirit’s recent EMT graduates recite the EMT prayer during a recent commencement ceremony recognizing their successful completion of the EMT program. Pictured are (front row) Whitney Reffitt, Cory Weaver, (back row) Nolan Hensley, and Kyle Hinton. Since graduating, all four are working in the field full-time at Spirit.

plication, candidates will be interviewed on a firstcome, first-serve basis by a member of the Spirit human resources department. Panel interviews of scholarship finalists will take place the week of Oct. 15 at the Greenville office.

Orientation night for successful applicants will be at 6 p.m., Oct. 19. Successful candidates are paid while attending the classes.

The classes are a partnership between Spirit Medical Transport, LLC, and Four County Career Center based in Archbold.

Classes will be held in the classroom at Spirit’s Greenville office five days a week starting Nov. 6 through Dec. 31. Scheduled time off for the holidays has been

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included in the class syllabus. For those not living in the Greenville area, transportation options to and/ or from class are also being made available.

Company officials say the program offered by Spirit is unique, while mutually beneficial.

There are currently 10 Spirit EMT’s in a 14-month paramedic program being held at Spirit’s Greenville office, also in partnership with Four County Career Center.

With offices in Greenville, Celina, Sidney, and Van Wert, Ohio, along with Liberty, Ind., Hathaway said the scholarship is open to people who live near their respective service areas.

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“I was really surprised that he came down and spoke to us, took the time out of his busy schedule today because you know he was busy – there is a lot going on at the Capitol today, ” said Greenville’s Philip Rehmert, a retired US Army First Sergeant.

“He was really good, really down to earth and spoke to Veterans’ needs.”

“He’s definitely a friend of Veterans,” US Army

Veteran Steve Stebbins and retired Darke County Deputy Sheriff Captain said. “He’s trying to do about everything he can to get the health care better. He talked about that a lot, quite a bit really about the health and different aspects of it.”

“They have passed everything, the President signed it and now it’s in the VA’s ballpark,” Greenville’s Joby Hollinger noted of Davidson’s comments.

Following Davidson’s remarks, Darke County Veterans Services Department Head/CVSO Thomas Pitman presented Davidson with a Certificate of Appreciation which stated: The Honorable Warren E. Davidson, United States Congress – We honor your service and dedication to the United States of America and its military. Thank You! From the Darke County Veterans Services Commission and Staff.

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County Veterans Services officer and Air Force Veteran, Var D. Gehron and DCVS Commissioner, retired Army Veteran Philip Rehmert served as escorts for Wogoman and Crawford at the ceremony.

“It was a great honor to recognize and support the gentlemen that placed the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown,” stated Gehron, “and to be the escorting officials for those two Veterans of our county.”

On March 4, 1921, Congress approved the burial of an unknown American soldier from World I and was buried Nov. 11, 1921.

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Thousands flock to Darke County Prairie Days

BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The 19th Darke County Parks Prairie Days drew thousands of visitors to enjoy a weekend of old-fashioned music, crafts, displays, and history.

“What we want to give people is information,” said Lady Karen Washington Walters Burkett – who claims George Washington as a cousin. “Information about what our forefathers went through for us to be able to have what we have today.”

Burkett spent the weekend with her husband John, both historical re-enactors, manning the park’s log cabin, baking cinnamon pinwheel pastries in a Dutch oven and roasting a rabbit in the cabin’s fireplace.

The Burketts are just two of the 100 volunteers who were on hand to man exhibits and assist guests with candle making, peeling apples for applesauce, period crafts and games – all geared to provide families with a fun experience while learning about the Ohio frontier.

According to Darke County Park District Director Roger VanFrank, the park’s annual September event is growing.

“There’s more music and the encampment is growing,” Van Frank said of the Muzzle Loaders, who set up camp in the wooded area to the east of the park’s main building.

Prairie Days also includes an old-fashioned schoolhouse and spelling bee, tomahawk and knife

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New this year were pony cart rides, provided by Marty & Friends Pony Parade Company of Greenville.

Owned by Kevin and Julie Whitmer, Marty the Shetland Hackney Cross pony pulled children for a ride in a small cart.

The Whitmers began their business a year ago, Julie said, participating in several horse parades and events throughout the area.

Also participating for the first time, was Angie Clif Clif-

ford, owner of Farmers Insurance.

Clifford, who has owned her Englewood-based business about a year and a half, serves clients in Darke County and wanted to be able to support the community in some way. Since her husband Rob is a park district employee, she decided to provide lunch for all the Prairie Days volunteers.

“I wanted to support Prairie Days in any way I could,” Angie Clifford said.

Prairie Days’ food selections were a highlight for second-grader Griffin Led-

Historical re-enactors Lady Karen Washington Walters Burkett and Rob Clifford volunteer in the log cabin at Shawnee Prairie during the park district’s annual Prairie Days. (Susan Hartley photo)

better of Greenville. Busy chowing down a hot dog on Saturday afternoon, Grif-

fin said he’d also enjoyed a caramel apple.

MV FFA 49th Fall Fair another success

BY LINDA MOODY CORRESPONDENT lmoody@earlybirdpaper.com UNION CITY, Ind. – The Mississinawa ValleyMVCTC FFA Fall Fair was another success this year.

It was held Thursday night, complete with the serving of barbecue chicken dinners and an exhibit of student projects that were judged.

“Normally, the entries grow a little bit each year,” said Assistant FFA Sentinel Zeb Hannan. “We’ve never seen much of a recession.

This year and last year, we introduced farm scenes for kids to create. We had six this year, up from the two we had last year.”

Students scoring in overall points were: Brianna Fennig with 154 points; Kennedy Stachler with 108; Daisy Brim with 101; Grant Stachler, 98; and Jacob Dircksen, 94 points.

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All kinds of projects were judged and featured.

They included egg, baked goods, fruit, flowers, canned goods, vegetables, crops, shop projects and decorated pumpkin entries.

Hannan said qualified judges participated in the various competitions.

Reportedly, all 2,000 chicken dinners that were prepared sold out.

What are the proceeds from the fall fair used for?

“Most of the projects and field trips are paid through them, and our spring judging participation is paid for by the proceeds,” Hannan said. “Another fundraiser of ours is the fruit sale which will be coming up soon.”

Some decorating winners at the MV FFA Fall Fair were (kneeling) Braden Wisner and (standing) Hunter Cox and Maia Wisner. (Linda Moody photo)

This is the 49th fall fair, and the organization is looking forward to celebrating its 50th next year.

Advisors are Carmen

Hartzell and Gwen Bergman. This year, there are 83 students in grades 8-12 who are involved in the FFA program at MV.

Fair board agrees to complete assessment

BY LINDA MOODY CORRESPONDENT lmoody@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE – The swine and goat committees have come up with a proposal that could possibly see new construction on the fairgrounds.

Jason Brewer, representing the Barrow Boosters and the swine committee, passed out the conceptual idea of what they’re looking at in a possible new facility at Wednesday’s Darke County Fair Board meeting.

The proposal is to have the goat department move in to the swine barn, while the swine barn gets a new facility.

“In looking at numbers (of entries) and they’re continuing to grow,” said Brewer. “What do we have to look for in the long term?

There are structural issues in the swine barn and the same issues over in the goat barn.”

The proposal calls for a 2,800-square-foot indoor facility.

“There is also space to add a bathroom or kitchen, if wanted,” said Brewer, who also handed out a budgetary estimate for the proposal.

“But that’s up to the discretion of the fair board.”

The estimated cost of the proposed project will be

$1.6 million.

The committees’ main purpose, however, was to get the go-ahead to hire J. Matthew Hughes, who was in attendance, and who believes could help raise funds for this project. Hughes works on Fair Funding as well as other fundraising events.

“I’ve been doing this for 30 years,” said Hughes. “I live in Cincinnati.”

He said the first thing he would want to do is a leadership assessment so he can analyze the projects for this area.

“I would meet with 30 or 40 people in the community for this leadership assessment,” Hughes said. “We would set up a chair and a co-chair. You have to plan for success.”

In order to do this, $12,000 is needed by Hughes.

“Everybody gains here,” said Brewer. “The Barrow Boosters, swine committee and goat committees would each put in $3,000, and we would ask that the fair board do the same. There may be a risk and we each may lose $3,000 if it’s found this can’t be done, but the first step is can it be done?”

The fair board agreed unanimously to participate in the payment for the lead-

ership assessment.

Then, fair board member Cindy Riffle interjected, “What about the dog barn?”

She was speaking about how that department is having issues with its facility and had to change locations for the county fair this year.

Brewer said that could be done but, once again said, it was up to the discretion of the fair board.

One of the dog department members said they have already raised $30,000 for a new dog barn and needed to raise more funds.

After much discussion, members of the dog committee who were there said they would set up a special session among that group and get back with their response on participating in the project.

If they plan to get in on the assessment, the share for everybody will be $2,400.

At the end of the meeting, the fair board went in to executive session to talk about their ride company.

According to Fair Secretary Brian Rismiller, they approved a three-year contract with Prime Time Amusements, which provided the rides this year.

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Greenville FD Offers Thanks In continuing the City of Greenville Fire Department’s commitment to ďŹ re and life safety, we organize annual education programs for the children and adults of our community.

We recognize the need for an ongoing effort to reach our community.

To help cover the cost of the materials, our department seeks help from concerned businesses, industrial, and professional leaders to support this vital program. We also recognize the following for their 2018 donations: PLATINUM SPONSORS: Smith Construction Group (Casey’s), Treaty City Industries, The Andersons Marathon Ethanol, Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe, Donegal Insurance Companies, and Bish & Boyer Trailer Sales SILVER SPONSERS: El Camino Real Restaurant, Hittle Buick-GMC Inc., Mercer Savings Bank, St. Paul United Church of Christ, MJS Plastics Inc., Stateline Power Corp., Zechar-Bailey Funeral Home BRONZE SPONSORS: Barry Family Dentistry LLC, Dave Knapp Ford, Randall Insurance Agency, R.J. Warner Insurance, Second National Bank, Studio 1 Hair Design, The Service Company, Troy Sunshade, Wagner Ave Secure Storage, G & G Floor Fashions, Gary L. Flinn Co. LPA, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, and Williamson Insurance LLC, SPONSORS: Darke Cloud Solutions, Asian Buffet, Excel Petroleum LLC/Circle Mart, Diane K. Evans Insurance, Don’s Body Shop, Greenville Pawn & Jewelry, Johnston Chiropractic Clinic, Kesco Products, LittmanThomas Agency Inc., Mote & Associates, Professional Family Eyecare, Teaford’s Dairy Store, Farmer’s State Bank(Wagner Ave), Farmer’s State Bank (Sweitzer St), and Connie L. Shaffer Thank you for your kind and generous support of educational efforts and for being an important part of our community.

Sincerely, Russell L. Thompson, Chief City of Greenville Fire Department ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vote No on Issue 1 I urge you to vote NO on Issue 1. If passed, the measure will drastically reduce penalties for drug possession charges.

This sounds reasonable to many voters. I understand that the hype in favor of increasing treatment and reducing incarceration strikes many emotional chords and is appealing.

However, the actual text of Issue 1 makes it clearly the most dangerous proposition I have seen during my nearly forty-one years of combined experience as a public defender, prosecutor, felony trial judge, assistant attorney general, and appellate judge.

I volunteered and served as a drug court judge in felony court for eight years. I am elated when I talk with many of our graduates of the

program as they successfully work and raise families in our community.

Some left to attend universities. My interaction with these fellow citizens struggling with addiction was emotionally and physically draining for all of us. Their success was hard fought. The threat of immediate jail sanction was an integral tool and compelling motivator in their recovery. Many people I eventually ordered to be incarcerated have thanked me for saving their lives because now they realize that their addiction was out of control causing them to be a danger to themselves.

The drug epidemic in Ohio has many roots. As you probably know, the newest and most compelling threat is trafďŹ ckers working for Mexican drug cartels. Carrying modest amounts of cash, they peddle cheap heroin/fentanyl ordered by phone in the model of pizza delivery to the doorstep of homes.

They are young, unarmed, modestly dressed, and polite. Smiling with college kid charisma, they have ooded our neighborhoods with these drugs.

They are a persuasive and sophisticated sales force that is savvy in exploiting loopholes in our laws.

Law enforcement ofďŹ cers report that 85% of all Mexican cartel delivery trafďŹ ckers of heroin/ fentanyl possess less than 20 grams at a time. A fatal dose of fentanyl is 2 milligrams, about the size of four grains of salt. 20 grams can kill 10,000 people. According to a study cited in a recent Ohio Supreme Court case, in the ďŹ rst two months of 2017 approximately 90 percent of unintentional overdose deaths in 25 Ohio counties involved fentanyl or its analogs. The current maximum penalty for felony possession of up to 20 grams of fentanyl is 12 months in prison but issue 1 will drastically reduce the penalty.

Under Issue 1 the penalty for possessing this amount will be changed to a misdemeanor with no possible jail time permitted until after three convictions within a period of 18 months. After the third conviction within 18 months the maximum penalty under Issue 1 will be 6 months detention in a local jail. As many as 30,000 drug users could die from overdoses from the fentanyl carried by one cartel courier before he is allowed to serve the ďŹ rst day of his maximum 6 month jail sentence.

It is obvious that if Issue 1 passes, our State will be helpless to defend itself from the onslaught.

It is clear to me that if Issue 1 passes, Ohio will be the favorite destination for Mexican cartel drug trafďŹ ckers in the United States. Our opioid epidemic will be worsened

by Issue 1.

Please join me and the members of other legal professional organizations in voting against Issue 1.

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Assisting vets exposed to Agent Orange WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Dean Heller (R-NV) introduced bipartisan legislation last week to expedite the expansion of treatments for veterans exposed to Agent Orange.

Congressmen Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) introduced the Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act, the companion bill in the House, this week. “Vietnam veterans exposed to toxic Agent Orange chemicals should have access to the care and beneďŹ ts they earned,â€? said Senator Brown. “VA should act quickly when presented scientiďŹ c documentation related to an illness linked to toxic exposure. Our veterans have waited long enough for action.â€? “I have veterans in my home state of Nevada right now who are suffering from diseases, such as bladder cancer, that the National Academies of Medicine has associated with Agent Orange,â€? said Senator Heller. “For ex-

READERS WRITE Support for Candidates To the Editor, This letter is written to endorse Mike DeWine for Governor, Jon Husted for Lt. Governor and Jim Renacci for U.S. Senator in the General election on Nov. 6, 2018.

Mike DeWine and Jon Husted understand that government can only provide the necessary services with a strong economy in the private sector. That means that growing jobs is the real key to growing Ohio.

Mike DeWine grew up working hard in his rural family business, the DeWine Seed Company.

It is so important to have, as our Governor and Lt. Governor, people who understand agriculture from top to bottom so that it will continue to grow and thrive.

Jim Renacci is a classic example of the American Dream. He grew up in a

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ample, Richard from Reno, Nevada, served in 1968 in the Korean DMZ where Agent Orange was used, and today he has bladder cancer. He deserves compensation for his exposure, and the VA’s failure to act on the NAM reports should not stand in the way. This legislation holds the VA accountable by requiring the agency to make a ďŹ nal determination, and I’m proud to join Sen. Brown and our colleagues in the House of Representatives to right this wrong.â€? “When a veteran’s medical condition is determined to be linked to their exposure to Agent Orange, they should not have their beneďŹ ts tied up in bureaucratic red tape,â€? said Congressman Crist. “I urge Congress to take swift action on this bipartisan, bicameral bill to help our Vietnam veterans receive the care and beneďŹ ts they deserve that for too many have been delayed or denied.â€? “When it comes to taking care of our veterans,

working class family. His father worked on the railroad and his mother was a nurse. He worked hard as a kid and paid for his college education.

In 1983 Jim Renacci moved to Wadsworth, Ohio, founded LTC Management Services Company and in 30 years his businesses have employed over 3000 people. Jim served as Mayor of Wadsworth and, in 2010, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from the 16th Ohio District.

Jim Renacci is a strong supporter of President Donald Trump and wants to help everyday Americans forgotten by the Swamp.

Please join me in voting for Mike DeWine for Governor, Jon Husted for Lt. Governor, and Jim Renacci for U.S. Senator in the General Election on Nov. 6, 2018.

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we owe it to them to be proactive rather than reactive,� said Congressman Mullin. “The Agent Orange Act of 1991 required the Secretary of the VA recommend new illnesses associated with Agent Orange until the requirement lapsed in 2015. The Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act simply puts back in place the same recommendation requirements that were in place for 25 years.

I am proud to introduce this bipartisan, bicameral legislation alongside Congressman Crist and Senators Heller and Brown so that our Vietnam veterans continue to receive the highest level of care we can provide.�

The legislation has been cosponsored by Senators Jon Tester (D-MT), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Bernie Sanders (I-VT).

It has been endorsed by

the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW), Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), and the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). “It is unacceptable that VA has failed to act on the National Academy of Medicine report linking bladder cancer and other conditions to Agent Orange exposure.

VA’s inaction has denied thousands of veterans the beneďŹ ts they deserve and has forced many of them to accumulate debt to cover the cost of health care for conditions which have been scientiďŹ cally proven to be associated with their exposure to Agent Orange. The VFW thanks Congressman Crist for his leadership on this issue and is proud to support H.R. 6941, which will correct this injustice,â€? said VFW National Legislative Service Director Carlos Fuentes.

Voter registration deadline Oct. 9 for November mid-terms DARKE COUNTY – Voter registration to be eligible to vote in the November mid-term election is Tuesday, Oct. 9.

Early voting will be Oct. 10 through Nov. 5 for the Nov. 6 election.

Several races and issues will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot, including: * Ohio governor, U.S. Senate, Ohio Attorney General, state auditor, secretary of state, treasurer, Ohio Supreme Court, U.S. Congress, 8th District, Ohio Senate, 5th District, Ohio House, 80th District, Ohio House, 84th District, and state board of education. * Local and state issues include: State Issue 1 (a drug and criminal justice policy initiative), Greenville City Schools’ 2-mill, 5-year tax renewal, and several village and township levy renewals or additions.

Complete information about what’s on the Nov. 6 ballot may be found at the Darke County Board of

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You are eligible to vote if: * You are a citizen of the United States. * You are at least 18 years old on or before the day of the general election. If you will be 18 on or before the day of the general election, you may vote in the primary election for candidates only, but not on the issues. * You will be a resident of Ohio for at least 30 days before the election. * You register to vote at least 30 days before the election.

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Lady Patriots volleyball tops Bradford 3-0 GAYLEN BLOSSER

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

NEW MADISON – The Tri-Village Lady Patriots defeated the visiting Bradford Lady Railroaders 3-0 in a Tuesday night Cross County Conference volleyball match.

“We have a couple girls fighting sickness tonight and I had a starting outside that hurt her ankle last night in practice and not able to play,” said TV

coach Chris Brewer. “The girls stepped up, the next person come up and played hard. We really didn’t miss a beat and that is what makes me feel good. That is what I like about this team – they come, they show up and they find ways to win.”

“We’re getting a lot better on defense, it’s just executing the ball once we get that pass up – we need to finish,” Bradford coach Holly Beam said. “We played really well at times.

We were only down one

or two points and we were right in the game. The girls need to recognize that and push through and really capitalize.”

The Lady Patriots took the opening set by a 25-12 score after jumping out to a 14-7 lead and moved out to a 2-0 advantage with a 25-16 second set win.

The Bradford Lady Railroaders got their lone lead of the night opening set No. 3 with a 1-0 advantage only to have Tri-Village take the final set by a 25-12 score.

Coldwater trips Versailles Lady Tigers

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com VERSAILLES – The Coldwater Lady Cavaliers and the Versailles Lady Tigers met in a Midwest Athletic Conference (MAC) clash, bringing together last season’s OHSAA 2017 D-III State Championship contest, a match the Lady Tigers defeated MAC Champions and the states’ No. 1 ranked Lady Cavaliers in five sets, using a 7-1 run to win the fifth and final set 15-9 and bring home the State Championship trophy to Darke County.

With many players gone from both 2017 teams, the Lady Cavaliers won the 2018 Thursday league match blanking Versailles 3-0 in conference play.

“We didn’t have serve receive at all tonight,” said Versailles coach Kenzie Bruggeman. “That makes

it very, very difficult. We can’t run our offense, couldn’t get anybody else involved.”

Versailles took an early 1-0 lead only to have the Lady Cavaliers make a 14-4 run taking a 14-5 advantage. The Lady Tigers battled back to knot the score at 22-22.

The Lady Tigers held 23-22, 24-23 and 25-24 leads before dropping the opening set by a 28-26 score.

Set No. 2 had the score even at 10-10 before Coldwater would outscore the home team 15-5 taking a 2-0 advantage with a 25-15 win.

“They (Coldwater) were great servers,” noted Bruggeman, “and that is good for us for that to be exposed.”

The third set of the night had the Lady Cavaliers jumping out to a 6-1 advantage and hold a 14-7 lead before Versailles would close the gap to 2-points to trail 23-21 bringing a timeout from the Coldwater bench.

“The only reason we got

Liz Ording goes to the net for Versailles in volleyball match with Coldwater. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Liz (Ording) involved was because she is a pin hitter, so we could just throw it to her on the outside, but when we don’t have a pass we can’t establish any middles,” said Bruggeman. “That makes it very tough.”

The Lady Cavaliers outscored the home team 2-1 to win the final set 25-22 and earn a 3-0 victory.

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“Maddie Downing, my big middle at the net, as the year goes on she just keeps getting smarter and smarter and that’s what I tell her,” said Brewer. “I said, as you get smarter at the net, the game’s going to get a whole lot easier and you can tell she is hitting the right spots. She’s hitting hard when she needed to, tipping when she needed to – she had a really big game.”

Maddie Downing serves for Tri-Village in win over Bradford. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Lady Jets Soccer gets win over Greenville

BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com PITSBURG – Two teams struggling to find this year continued their in-county rivalry on Monday when the Lady Wave visited the Lady Jets for a girls varsity soccer match.

Although the Greenville got off to a quick start, it was Franklin Monroe that came away with their seventh consecutive victory over the Lady Wave with a 10-3 win. Since 2007, FM is 8-1-2 against Greenville.

Franklin Monroe Coach Danny Diceanu put the game into perspective, “Playing Greenville alone…

The rivalry is bigger than the game, it seems.” Coach Samantha Grim saw the same from her girls, “We are definitely a team that never gives up, especially against a team that’s giving us the same kind of feedback, same kind of fire.”

The Lady Wave jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first 15 minutes of the game.

With 32:32 remaining on the first-half clock, Taylor Gonzalez curved the ball over the FM keeper’s outstretched hands on a free kick to put Greenville on the board. Five minutes later, it was Gonzalez again, this time she was able to get free of defenders running up the left side of the field and fired a rocket into the net from just outside the goalie box.

That is when the Lady Jets decided to get in the

Chloe Brumbaugh set a new school record on Monday with seven goals in a game.

game. “I didn’t think we’d get behind two to nothing before we decided to play a little bit better or with more emotion,” he said. Twenty seconds after Gonzalez goal, Chloe Brumbaugh got her first of seven on the night. Seven goals in one game is a new Franklin Monroe School record – breaking a record set a couple years ago by Brianna Diceanu (the FM coach’s daughter). On a race for the ball in the front of the net, Brumbaugh got to the ball ahead of the Greenville keeper and put in a little chip shot to bring FM to within one point.

Less than a minute later, Brumbaugh struck again, this time from the top of the goalie box past a stretched out goalie to tie the score.

Brumbaugh would go

on to score three more times in the half and Maya Diceanu would add one more to give the Lady Jets a 6-2 lead at the half.

After Brumbaugh scored her fifth goal of the game Coach Diceanu called her over to the sideline to talk. “I was teasing Broomy at five goals, I said Brianna called me and told me to take her out so she wouldn’t break it. I was just teasing with her.”

Brumbaugh picked up her sixth goal a couple minutes into the second half tying Brianna’s record and scored the school record shot with 5:46 left in the game. The Lady Jets also got goals from Audrey Cable and Kirsten Zink in the second half.

Gonzalez picked up the hat-trick for the Lady Wave at the 35:19 mark.

Sidney Volleyball tops Lady Wave

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE – The Lady Wave volleyball team dropped a GWOC American North match 3-1 to the visiting Sidney Lady Yellow Jackets.

Greenville took an early 9-4 first set lead and upped the lead to 24-15 on their way to a first game 25-17 win.

Set No. 2 had the Lady Wave taking a 6-3 advantage to open only to have Sidney outscore GHS 17-9 to lead 20-15. The teams would close out the set even with the Lady Jacket

Chloe Cox gets a dig for the Lady Wave in match against the visiting Sidney Lady Yellow Jackets. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

evening the sets at one apiece with a 25-20 win.

Greenville opened the third set with a 2-0 lead followed with a 7-0 Sidney run to bring a timeout from the Lady Wave bench trailing 7-2. The Lady Jackets stretched its lead to 22-11

and finished with a 25-16 win to go up 2-1.

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Patriots fall to Panthers 22-16 on Thursday Night Lights RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

WEST ALEXANDRIA – Turnovers in the second half and mental mistakes cost Tri-Village Varsity Football in their 22-16 loss to Twin Valley South during Thursday Night Lights.

The Patriots traveled to West Alexandria and played even with the Panthers in the ďŹ rst half.

Tri-Village’s young team got on the board ďŹ rst after the Patriot’s free safety and quarterback, Layne Sarver, intercepted a Panther pass to stop a TVS drive. On the ďŹ rst play of the drive, Sarver picked up a bad snap and scrambled to his right to ďŹ nd Derek Eyer open for a big gain. That big play was followed by a big run from Austin Bruner who took it to the Panther 13yard line. A few plays later, Bruner found the end

Patriots fall to Panthers 22-16 on Thursday Night Lights.

zone and Sarver caught a pass for the two-point conversion to give TriVillage an 8-0 lead with 4:20 remaining in the ďŹ rst half.

TVS answered with a three-minute drive that started on their own 35.

The drive culminated with a touchdown run from Michael Crews.

The two-point try was good to tie the game at 8-8 with 1:26 remaining the half.

It was all Twin Valley South in the second-half.

The Panthers intercepted a Patriot pass with 7:36 remaining in the third quarter to get the ball on the Tri-Village 35-yard line. Two-minutes later,

Isaac Clark crossed the goal line to give Panthers the lead. The two-point conversion attempt was no good. TVS had a 14-8 lead.

The Panthers forced Tri-Village to punt from their own end zone, which gave TVS great ďŹ eld position. They put together a nice drive to score with 10:21 left in the game. The two-point conversion was good and the Panthers had a 22-8 advantage.

Tri-Village fumbled on their next possession and Twin Valley South held the ball for over ďŹ ve minutes before giving it back to the Patriots with 4:10 left in the game, but a quick four and out gave the ball back to Twin Valley South.

With 1:14 remaining, Tri-Village got the ball back on their own 18yard line. A pass from Sarver to Bruner put the Patriots on the three-

yard line and then it was Sarver to Bruner again for the touchdown. The two-point conversion was good.

With 18-seconds to play, the Patriots tried an onside kick, but the Panthers were able to cover it and run out the clock.

Coach Robert Burk said, “I told them (his team) we were two plays away from winning and ďŹ ve plays away from winning by three touch-

downs. Credit to South, they run the ball hard.

They play great defense.�

He continued, “Last year we would have folded and would have given up a lot more touchdowns.�

He said he has a young program, but “Our day is going to come and we are going to win some of these games.

Overall, he believes he has a great group of kids, “They’re playing their brains out.�

Jordan shares faith and wrestling GAYLEN BLOSSER

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Bo Jordan, an All-American wrestler and NCAA Big Ten Champion while wrestling for The Ohio State University was in town assisting with the recent Greenville Wrestling Campout held at Chenoweth Trails.

Bo’s father Jeff was a two-time NCAA All-American for the University of Wisconsin and recently announced his retirement as wrestling coach at Graham High School, one of the premier high school programs in the nation.

While wrestling for his father at Graham, Bo wrestled his way to a 182-1 record and a career that included four Ohio state championships and 122 pins. He was awarded the Junior Dan Hodge Trophy in 2013 as the nation’s top high school wrestler.

The Jordan family has produced several successful collegiate wrestlers.

Bo’s Uncle Jim Jordan was a two-time NCAA champion for Wisconsin and is currently serving as a U.S. Congressman.

Jordan and his wife are the parents of two daughters and has accepted a position as an Assistant Ohio State Wrestling Coach for the upcoming season.

Greenville varsity wrestling coach David Guillozet had high praise for Bo Jordan at the camp, not only his wrestling knowledge, but the life lessons shared as well. “He shared a lot of really good stuff – not just wrestling,� said Guillozet. “I was real pleased with what he showed because a lot of the things that he was showing is not my specialty and it helps me out.

I learned quite a bit myself.�

Jordan conclude his part of the camp telling the campers and coaches that he is a Christian and gave in order, his three key life lessons. “Number one: Glorify God in everything you do, from being in school, to being home alone, to people you talk to, Glorify God in everything you do,� said Jordan. “If you do that you’re going to change people’s lives and change your own life – and be saved.�

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BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

Former OSU wrestler and current OSU assistant wrestling Coach Bo Jordan demonstrates a wrestling move to campers at Greenville Wrestling Campout. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

“Number two: just be thankful for everything you have,� Jordan continued. “A lot of people take for granted what they have and start looking at other people. You can get caught up in a person that has so much – so just be thankful in what you have and tell everyone around you that you love them.� “Number three: make sure your minutes in life line up with you goals,� added Jordan. “You don’t want all your time spent on playing video games, watching TV and other things. Whatever your goals are, make sure you’re spending the majority of

your time working towards those goals.�

Jordan ďŹ nished his time in Greenville with his thoughts on the sport he loves – wrestling. “Wrestling teaches you so much; the ideals, the morals, the values of working hard,â€? Jordan stated. “It’s you versus one other person out there. It teaches you so much, not only with athletic ability, skills and things like that, but how to work hard, how to work towards something where you are in control.â€? “It’s an amazing sport,â€? concluded Jordan. “It has taught me so much as a person.â€?

GREENVILLE – The Lady Wave dropped a 4-0 soccer match to the visiting Piqua Lady Indians in a Wednesday night Greater Western Ohio Conference contest.

The Lady Indians took a 1-0 lead at the 29:36 mark in the ďŹ rst half and would ďŹ nd the back of the net at 10:52 to take a 2-0 lead at

the halftime break.

The Greenville girls kept the visitors off the board for most of the second half only to have the Lady Indians score two quick goals at 13:45 and 12:35 to lead 4-0 with what would prove to be the ďŹ nal score of the night.

With the win, Piqua improves to 5-5-3 while Greenville drops to 1-12-1 on the 2018 season.

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FISHER – Marcia Joan Fisher, 66, of Bradford, passed away at her home Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. She was born December 24, 1951, in Dayton, to her parents David Jerome & Ida Joan (Hackenberger) Fisher.

Marcia graduated from Northridge High School class of 1969. Following high school, she graduated from Morehead State University with a Bachelors of Education and later graduated from Wright State University with a Masters of Education. On January 1, 1972, she married Gary William Fisher and together they raised a family and shared a life for over 46 years. Alongside her husband, she taught at Newton High School until her retirement in 2008. Marcia’s joys were her grandchildren, travel, and life.

She will be missed and remembered by her loving husband Gary Fisher; daughter and son-in-law Emily & Chris Baran of Hilliard; father David Fisher of Dayton; grandchildren Greta & Thomas; sisters and brothers-inlaw Jann & Mike Brown of Union, Joyce & Steve Frank of Dayton; many extended family and friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 3, at Jackson-Sarver Funeral Home, 1 S. Main St., Pleasant Hill, with interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to The James, 460 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210. Online memories may be shared at www. jackson-sarver.com.

pital after a life-long battle with diabetes.

He was born November 9, 1988 in Greenville, to Timothy ProďŹ tt and Tammy (Hammer) Mart.

Josh was preceded in death by his sister, Cheyenne ProďŹ tt.

Josh was a proud uncle and step-father and he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a music lover and enjoyed writing his own lyrics and poems. His smile and laughter were contagious; he will be sadly missed by his loving family.

Josh is survived by his parents, Tim (Teresa) ProďŹ tt of Kettering; his mother Tammy Mart of Union City, Ind.; his wife Brandi ProďŹ tt of Greenville; his sister Amanda DeWitt of Rome, Georgia; his brothers, Myles (Kelly) Peck of Kettering, and Jacob Sagebury of Kettering; his paternal grandparents, Lewis (Mary) ProďŹ tt of Arcanum; his maternal grandparents, Pete (Maggie) Hammer of Lynn, Ind.; his grandparents Dave (Cheryl) Ernst of Au-

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A Celebration of Josh’s Life was held Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus, 1000 N. Broadway, Greenville, Ohio 45331, with Pastor Richard Collins ofďŹ ciating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund, 8050 Hosbrook Road, Suite 314, Cincinnati, OH 45236 or Brianna’s Hope, 115 E Water St, Portland, IN 47371.

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BALLARD – Linda A. Ballard, 68, of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018 at The Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville.

Linda was born on August 9, 1950 to the late Jack and Virginia (Miller) Hathaway.

Linda is survived by her husband of 27 years, Donald Ballard of Greenville, whom she married on August 30, 1989.

Linda was an advertising representative for over 30 years at Ball Publishing/ Early Bird and was a sales representative and an on-air broadcaster for WDRK radio station. Linda was an avid member of the Ladybug Garden Club, Darke County and Ohio Association of Garden Clubs. She enjoyed photography; winning several awards at the Great Darke County Fair and was a member of the Greenville Art Guild.

A celebration of Linda’s life will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus with Rev. Eric Fee ofďŹ ciating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Linda’s family to help with funeral cost.

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WOLFARD – Joseph M. Wolfard, 82, of Greenville, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2018. A funeral service was held Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in Earlham Cemetery in Richmond, Ind. GRILLOT – John N. Grillot, 86, of Versailles, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 8,

2018, at St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles. Burial will follow in St. Valbert Cemetery, Versailles. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-6 p.m. and Monday morning from 9-10 a.m. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles.

ADAMS – Janet Sue Farmer Adams, 79, of Arcanum, passed away at Miami Valley Hospital, Monday, Oct. 1, 2018 following a brief illness.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin & Ethel Farmer; son, Jamie Adams; daughter, Gabrielle Adams; sister, Linda Barga and her husband Paul Barga.

Janet had a big heart making her such a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Stars in Arcanum.

Janet loved to crochet, cook, garden, and in her younger days, go ďŹ shing.

Janet is survived by her husband of 57 years, Gene Adams; daughter, Mellissa Adams; son, Gene (Lauren) Adams II; grandchildren, Dustin Adams, Joshua Adams, Corey Adams, Trey Adams, Samuel Adams, Michael Adams; sisters, Leanna Moore, Gloria Farmer; several nieces, and numerous other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life service will be held, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 10:30 a.m., at the Kreitzer Funeral Home, 204 N. Main St., Arcanum.

Family will received guests from 9:30-10:30 a.m. leading into the services. Burial to follow at Miami Memorial Park in Covington. In lieu of owers donations may be made to the American Stroke Association or the American Diabetes Association. Email condolences may be sent by going online to www.kreitzerfuneralhome.com.

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Jill was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed spending time camping with her family, and enjoyed traveling to new places. Jill was a collector of M&M’s memorabilia, and she was extremely proud of all that she had collected over the years.

Jill was cashier at Northtown McDonald’s in Greenville for eight years. She was involved in the Darke County Humane Society where she served as a board member for several years.

Jill was preceded in death by two of her children, T.J. and Jessica BurchďŹ eld; and her granddaughter, Raven BurchďŹ eld.

In addition to her parents, Jill is survived by her husband of 23 years, John King of Peebles, whom she married on July 14, 1995; her children, Laura (David) Jones of Peebles, Geoffery (Andrea) BurchďŹ eld of Greenville; her grandchildren, Braylin BurchďŹ eld, Jessica Jones, Axle BurchďŹ eld, Alyssa Jones; her brother, Denny (Jacque) Shoenleben of Covington; and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Jill’s life was held Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus, with Pastor Jon Keller ofďŹ ciating. Burial is in Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of owers, memorial contributions may be given to Jill’s family to help with ďŹ nal expenses or Cancer Care and Hematology at Highland District Hospital, 1275 N. High Street, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133.

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KING – Jill I. King, 52, of Peebles, passed away on Sept. 29, 2018 at her residence.

She was born on April 7, 1966 in Greenville, to Gene and Marilyn

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Prayer Rally to benefit America planned

The Kramers

Kramers in concert at TCC on Oct. 21 GREENVILLE – The Kramers are a national and international gospel music family group currently touring and ministering at 150 events per year. Members are D. Scott Kramer (vocals, guitar, keyboards) Rachel West Kramer (vocals) Maria Kramer Wolfe (daughter – vocals, ukulele, mandolin, piano, guitar) and Ben Wolfe (bass guitar).

They are recording artists with Electric Station Records label group and Dominion Agency.

The Kramers have shared the concert platform with many well know gospel artists on the Gaither Homecoming events. They have appeared at the National Quartet Convention and Rachel West Kramer sang at the National Prayer

Breakfast in Washington D.C. with President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush in attendance. They have hosted many RiverLife Gospel Music Cruises through the past 23 years and shared their music on tours to the Holy Land.

The Kramers latest family release is “Revive Us Again” and Rachel has five solo CDs including the acclaimed release “Majestic Glory”.

Triumphant Christian Center is happy to present The Kramers in concert on Sunday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m.

The church is located at 1129 South Towne Court, Greenville. This event is open to the community.

Come and bring family and friends to enjoy an evening of beautiful music and praise.

Trunk or Treat Fall Festival in Pitsburg PITSBURG – Get your costumes and trunk decorating ideas ready for the fourth annual Pitsburg Trinity Lutheran Trunk or Treat event. The Festival will take place on Oct. 21, 4:30-6:30 p.m., in Pitsburg Trinity Lutheran’s parking lot at 8520 Oakes Road.

This community wide event will include games, decorated trunks, prizes, candy, food, bouncy house, entertainment and more; all free as a service to the community.

They encourage you to enter a decorated trunk

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GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School Class of 1964 will meet at noon on Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Maid Rite shelter house. Everyone is welcome. This is always a fun time. If you need more information, call Sue at 4676894.

or truck bed for prizes.

They are asking for Disney theme trunks (but anything is fine) this year.

Please provide treats to hand out to the kids if you do a trunk. Also, if you would like to provide a game at your trunk that would be great.

To enter a decorated trunk or truck bed call 937692-5670, leave a message and someone will respond ASAP.

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GREENVILLE – The Stelvideo Christian Church will host a Soup Supper on Saturday, Oct. 6, 5-7 p.m. They will have a variety of homemade soups, including bean, chili, chicken-noodle, potato and vegetable.

They will also have sandwiches, pies, punch and coffee. The cost is a donation.

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VERSAILLES – Because America is in Need there will be a Prayer Rally Saturday, Oct. 13 at the fountain square on West Main St., Versailles, beginning at noon. This is a public event with an invitation for every citizen to join in prayer for peace in our country and throughout the world.

Versailles joins more than 18,000 other locations across the country in the “America Needs Fatima” campaign to reacquaint the public with

the need for and the power of public prayer. Public prayer is most powerful because it; fulfills our duty to honor God publicly, provides defense against secularists attempting to drive religion from public areas, provides public reparation for the public transgressions of our culture, makes us apostles of faith, and unites us. Public prayer also allows us to boldly stand up in our faith and pray for our country, our leaders and its people.

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cern of all people, and the Christian faithful believe that dedicating themselves to daily prayer can help to achieve world peace.

101 years ago Fatima was visited by the Mother of God with three prophecies which could be averted with prayer. Our Lady of Fatima forewarned three young shepherd children of the great evils that would befall nations unless the world repents. She begged for mankind to turn their hearts back to Jesus, and to do His will. Mary promised that heaven would grant peace to the world if requests for prayer, reparation and consecration were fulfilled.

She especially stated the errors of Russia would spread through-

out the world if reparation were not made. Today we know these errors have infiltrated the United States of America.

The American society is in great need of prayer, yet many are unacquainted with its importance. For the good of our families, country and world please join in this urgently important prayer rally. Please bring your lawn chair and rosary, (rosaries will also be available at the event).

There will be cookies and hot chocolate immediately after (approximately 1:00 pm).

In the unlikelihood of inclement weather the rally will be held in the St. Denis Catholic Church basement.

The men and women of Ansonia United Methodist Church will hold pancake breakfast and bazaar.

AUMC holds annual Hatfields minister at local church’s Rally Day breakfast & bazaar Travis and Sarah Hatfield and family

GREENVILLE – The Woodington Congregational Christian Church will have its Rally Day and Homecoming on Oct. 14, 9:30 a.m. The Hatfield family will have the whole service.

Travis and Sarah Hatfield live near Arcanum with their five children and have been in the singing ministry together for 14 years. They feel that it is important to give their children an early start in music and include them in their singing. The children

love to sing and enjoy sharing about Jesus through their songs. It is their family’s goal to praise and glorify God while encouraging others to follow Him. The church is located approximately five miles north of Greenville at 8978 State Route 49 N, in Woodington.

They will have a carryin dinner following the service. All are welcome.

Pastor Jim Fulton and congregation invite you to come and enjoy the music, fellowship and good food.

APL October events ARCANUM – The Arcanum Public Library has plenty of activities planned for October. StoryTime for preschoolers is on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Children listen to stories, sing songs, make crafts, and have a lot of fun. Also on Tuesdays is the afterschool program from 3:45–4:45 p.m. Kids can hang out with friends, play games, learn a new craft, and explore the outdoors. Both of these programs are drop-in.

On Tuesday, Oct. 9 is an adult coloring session at 4:30 p.m. Patrons can come for a relaxing afternoon of coloring and coffee. No registration is required. Also on Oct. 9 is the next meeting of the book club. It will meet at 5:30 p.m. New members are always welcome.

On Thursday, Oct. 11, David Nilsen will be at the library for his second class about beer. “Brew Review #2” will focus on beer ingredients and seasonal beers. It begins at 6:30 p.m. This class is limited in size and registration is required. Come in to the library to sign up, or call to

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There will be a miniature garden workshop on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Come take a look at various examples, learn how to care for them, and put one together. No registration is needed. Patrons are asked to bring a small container for their garden.

Patrons can call the library with any questions at 937-692-8484, or visit www.arcanumpubliclibrary.org.

The library is also on Facebook and Twitter.

ANSONIA – The men and women of the Ansonia United Methodist Church will hold its annual pancake and whole hog breakfast and bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 20, 7 a.m.

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BBBS unveils new brand positioning SIDNEY – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County, along with more than 270 Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliates across the country, unveiled a new, modern look and brand repositioning with a goal of recruiting more diverse volunteers.

“The need in Shelby and Darke County for young people to have a role model is more urgent than ever,” said Jennifer Bruns, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County.

“To attract more volunteers of all generations, we needed a modernization

of our brand to make an impact in the community and meet the need of the essential work of matching youth with mentors.”

Months of research, in-

cluding focus groups with potential Bigs, as well as current Bigs, Littles, donors, staff, and leadership showed that the brand was not effectively connecting with younger, prospective mentors or conveying the urgent mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters. The organization is intentionally pivoting from messages of the importance of mentoring, to messages of the urgent need for the adults in the community to step up to defend the potential of every child.

The mission will remain the same, as will the core model of building bridges

in communities by connecting one adult with one child and supporting that match at every stage, but the organization will focus on a child’s potential, and our role as adults in helping children achieve their best possible futures.

“In our community, we know that youth are facing numerous challenges. Our organization’s new brand is designed to help us ensure we can serve more children in Shelby and Darke County by recruiting more volunteers,” said Bruns. The brand repositioning and new look are just the beginning. In the coming year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County will transition to a new, modern, nationwide technology system, participate in new training, and use the new positioning to refocus efforts on recruiting local volunteers for their Big Buddies, Lunch Buddies, Career Quest, and community based programs.

Learn more about the new brand positioning, the logo or messaging, or how to get involved at bbbs. org/bigpotential.

Share the new look and follow updates on Facebook. Big Brothers Big Sisters is a non-profit United Way member agency. If you would like to become an event sponsor, donor, volunteer, or learn more about how you can make a difference in a child’s life, contact your local agency at 937-492-7611, 937-5479622, or go to www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org for more information.

Pork chop dinner slated VERSAILLES – The Versailles FCCLA and Student Council will be selling Pork Chop Dinners Oct. 8–18. Pork Chop Dinners will include pork chop, baked potato, roll, applesauce, butter, sour cream and silver wear. The dinners are $8.

The dinners will be available for take-out and can be picked up at Versailles High School door 19. You may call the high school (937-526-4427) or call Pat Rhoades at (937526-4427 ext 3142) for tickets.

On-hand for the check presentation were (front row) Peggy Black, CADC; Hope Eyer, GTI; Christine Lynn, CADC director; Megan Schaffer, GTI; Sherry Marten, CADC; Kay Curry, CADC; (back row) Becky Saylor, CADC; Duane Edwards, CADC and Trudy Eastland, CADC. (Ryan Berry photo)

GTI presents donation to CADC GREENVILLE – Hope Eyer and Megan Schaffer, co-chairs of Greenville Technology, Inc.’s (GTI) Cancer Awareness Campaign, proudly presented the Cancer Association of Darke County (CADC) with a check for $6,000 from the associates.

According to the cochairs, GTI held special

promotions from midJuly to mid-August to raise the funds. “We have a lot of great giving associates,” they said. GTI is hoping to make this a yearly event.

The funds received will benefit cancer patients living in Darke County through various programs offered by CADC.

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GREENVILLE – Greenville High School senior Brooke Stachler was crowned as the 2018 Homecoming Queen prior to Friday, Sept. 28 night’s varsity football game. Former Homecoming Queen Lisa Martin was onhand to crown the new queen. She was joined on the field by the rest of the Homecoming Court, including Chief Green Wave Colton Zumbrun.

See more photos from the crowning ceremony at www.facebook.com/ bluebagnews. (Clinton Randall photo)

4-H CLUB NEWS Rabbit Raisers

Darke County Rabbit Raisers are working hard to prepare for fair this year. Members have been spending extra time working with their animals and studying for the competitions at the fair.

WE have worked on ideas and plans for our booth.

Flaig Lumber helped donate some supplies for

our booth this year. We would like to thank them for their help. We would like to congratulate those members that participated in county judging and completed their projects.

We had members of the club that received the opportunity to go to state fair with these projects.

We look forward to seeing you at the fair.

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Anna Bier Gallery features Pippenger

Ladybug Garden Club members are taking orders for the annual live wreath sale.

Ladybugs kick off live wreath sale GREENVILLE – The Ladybug Garden Club and Butterflies Junior Garden Club have kicked off its annual live wreath sale of fresh mixed wreaths, traditional door swags, roping and mixed bunches to decorate for the holidays.

Each wreath is constructed of fresh Noble Fir, accented with Incense Cedar, Blue Berried Juniper and Ponderosa Pine Cones.

The wreaths are available in 20”, 24”, 28”, 32”, and 42” diameters. The roping is of white pine. The mixed bunches have Noble Fir,

Princess Pine, Blue Berried Juniper and Incense Cedar.

The traditional door swags are attractive with a combination of Western Red Cedar, Princess Pine, and Ponderosa Pine Cones. The 24 inch wreath is ideal for a front door or fireplace and sells for $25. A red velvet, red-plaid wired or natural colored bow can be added for an additional $5.

Orders can be placed with members of the Butterflies Junior Garden Club and the Ladybug Garden Club or by calling Kim Cromwell at 547-0899.

GREENVILLE – The Annie Oakley Festival committee has started planning for the 2019 festival, and invites anyone to join them to help plan for next year. If you would be interested in joining the committee in planning a free, family oriented, action packed, fun and thrilling festival, join them on Oct. 10 and 6:30 p.m. at

the Nature Center on St. Rt. 502, Greenville, for our October meeting.

2019 Officer elections took place at their last meeting. The 2019 Annie Oakley Festival Officers are: President – JoEllen Melling, 1st Vice President – Richard Robinson, 2nd Vice President – Jennifer Peck, Secretary – Kristina Robinson, and Treasurer –

GREENVILLE – The Anna Bier Gallery will present mixed-media collage artist, Marsha Pippenger, at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Saturday, Oct. 13; the exhibit will be open from 6-9 p.m. with an artist presentation at 7 p.m.

Marsha has been active in Dayton’s arts community for more than 20 years, creating and exhibiting her colorful collages and promoting the visual arts. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ohio Northern University and a Master of Humanities from Wright State University. Through Central State University, she completed independent coursework with local artist and educator Bing Davis. Marsha is an adjunct faculty member at Wright State University and the Kettering College of Medical Arts, where she teaches courses in art and art history. As a Kennedy Center trained artist, Marsha conducts workshops in arts integration for teachers. She has worked in graphic arts, taught art in the Dayton Public Schools, and served on the boards of local arts organizations.

Her work can be found in local galleries and in a variety of public and private collections. More information on Marsha Pip-

AO committee asks for help Bill Gunckle.

For more information, contact JoEllen Melling, president of the Annie Oakley Festival Committee at 937-548-1018 or by email at jmmelling86@ gmail.com. To keep up with their planning, go to www.annieoakleyfestival. org or follow them on Facebook.

penger’s art can be found at www.pippengerart.com, https://www.facebook. com/marsha.pippenger, and http://www.pinterest. com/marshapip/.

Marsha states, “In my opinion, the best art is intuitive – one individual’s interior experiences outwardly expressed in artistic media. For me, this media is paper, combined with pencils, pastels and natural or found objects.

For as long as I can remember, imagination has been my best friend, creating art as necessary as breathing. When I work in my studio I become totally immersed in a delightful universe of colors, textures and shapes. Time stands in limbo. Collage is perfectly suited to my philosophy of visual expression. It is at once painting, drawing, sculpture and assemblage.

Creating values and dimensions with paper, exploring new materials and combinations of objects to create a unified whole is always an exciting challenge.

Working in the medium of collage, I must let the materials have the upper hand, which allows for a fresher, more spontaneous appearance to the final product.

Showing my work as a collection allows me to record my artistic development and progression of thought and technique.

Viewing one piece alone is not adequate to illustrate this. It is helpful to stand back and view the body of work; it is also important to receive feedback from others. I love what I do. Art is such an essential part of

Mixed-media collage artist Marsha Pippenger will be on display at the Anne Bier Gallery beginning Oct. 13.

our world; it records our history and reminds us of our humanity. Art feeds and fills the soul. To be even a small part of that grand tradition, to have even a minute association with the masters, is an honor and responsibility I am proud to uphold.

The Pippenger exhibit is sponsored by the generous donations of our members.

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, the Ami McClurkin Community Fund and through all the generous contributions of our loyal members. We thank them. This exhibit will run through December 9, 2017.

All exhibits are free to the public. Gallery hours are every day by appointment.

Please contact Tamera McNulty, Executive Director, with any questions or comments and visit us on our Facebook page for more information.

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Spooky stories, creepy fashion show at WMPL VERSAILLES – Worch Memorial Public Library is celebrating Halloween throughout the month of October. Events kicked off on Oct. 1 with the Alien Seek and Find. This is followed with the Pumpkin Decorating Contest and the Haunted Library.

To participate in the Alien Seek and Find, come to the library and find the visiting alien hiding somewhere in the library. Write

your name down and where the alien is hiding and put it in for a weekly drawing.

Make sure to come in each week to find out where the alien is enjoying the library that week.

The pumpkin decorating contest kicks off on Oct. 9. Bring in your pumpkins decorated with fabric, paint, markers, paper or whatever other useful materials to the library to be judged. This year, the first three places in

each category will win cash prizes and all other participants will receive ribbons.

There are eight categories for the prizes. There is preschool, kindergarten, lower elementary, upper elementary, intermediate, junior high, high school and adult/ family. Pumpkins cannot be carved and must be in the library by 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18 for judging.

Pumpkins must be picked up by Thursday, Oct. 25.

On Friday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m., the library will be hosting families of ghosts and goblins around the campfire for an evening of stories and s’mores. Face painting will begin at 7 p.m. in the library. Once transformed into creepy characters they, will go outside for a spooky fashion show that begins at 7:45 p.m.

At 8 p.m. Mr. Dedus Canby will delight everyone with his chilling stories around the campfire that will raise the hair on the back of guests’ neck. Games and treats will be available for those that dare.

For more information about this or anything else at the library call 526-3416 or visit the library website at worch.lib.oh.us for a full calendar of events.

Edison State Trick-or-Treat EDISON – Edison State Community College will hold a free Halloween TrickOr-Treat event on Monday, Oct. 22 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Piqua Campus.

Community members are invited to an evening of family-friendly trick-ortreating at Edison State. Located throughout campus will be 12 interactive themed stops–such as Harry Potter, Funny Bones, Mad Scientists, Haunted Graveyard, and more–where members of the Edison State community will hand out candy and other fun prizes.

Trick-or-treaters are also invited to have their face painted by the Skull Dollz and decorate a pumpkin. For the first hour of the event, Brukner Nature Center will be showcasing a creepy critter.

Children ages 0-11 are invited to participate and must be accompanied by an adult.

Examples of arrowheads commonly found in Darke County.

Native Americans of the Miami Valley GREENVILLE – The Garst Museum Speakers Series returns on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. Kathy Creighton, executive director of the Butler County Historical Society, will be giving a program “The First Toolmakers: Native Americans of the Miami Valley.”

Kathy will be discussing the area’s Native Americans and the tools they made from stone. In addition, the members of the Stillwater Chapter of the Archeology Society of Ohio will be exhibiting their collections.

Native American stone tools are durable artifacts surviving from the end of the last glacial period about 12,500 years ago. Stone Age technology and tools saw everyday use until the arrival of the European colonists in the 1500s. Flint-knapping techniques of chipping and flaking the brittle stone evolved from the earliest

crude tools into sophisticated and finely manufactured artifacts. Pecking and grinding of hard granite provided long-lasting tools and stone implements.

Each culture living in a particular time period had constraints on the shape of its tools, as if they were copied from a template. Other significant features of stone tools will be discussed to help identify what time period and culture may have used them.

All Garst lectures are free and open to the public.

However, regular admission will apply to tour the museum which includes the outstanding National Annie Oakley Center, Crossroads of Destiny, Lowell Thomas exhibit, and Longtown display. Funding for this program was made possible, in part, by the Harry D. Stephens Memorial Foundation.

Medical student will see local patients GREENVILLE – Morgan Torcasio, a The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine student, will be seeing patients with local physicians for the next six weeks. A native of Canton, Morgan is a graduate of Glen Oak High School and the University of Akron, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemisty. Morgan will be seeing patients at the Greenville office of Family Health Services of Darke County with Dr. Carlos Menendez and at the New Madison office with Dr. Sherry Adkins.

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to increase the number of physicians practicing in rural Ohio. For more information about the initiative, contact Lori Martensen at lori.martensen@wright. edu or (419) 586-0318.

Over 90 festive entries decorated with lights make this a holiday parade you don’t want to miss. (Early Bird photo)

Horse parade entries being accepted GREENVILLE - Voted best community parade in the state by the readers of Ohio Magazine for 2018, Main Street Greenville is busy preparing for the 15th annual Hometown Holiday Horse Parade. The parade will take place the weekend before Thanksgiving on Saturday, Nov. 17.

The lighted horse parade event boasts 90+ entries and brings an estimated 8,000+ spectators into the downtown Greenville area. The parade will travel down South Broadway, travel around the circle, and return back up South Broadway.

The parade begins at 7 p.m. with entertainment leading up to the main event. Also, downtown businesses will be open late for holiday shopping and dining.

Main Street Greenville,

the non-profit organization that has been coordinating the event since 2004, and the Hometown Holiday Horse Parade Committee is accepting entries for the parade. All entries must be horse-drawn carriages, wagons, riders or buggies.

Nothing motorized is permitted for this parade.

Entry forms can be submitted online by visiting www.mainstreetgreenville.org, or by contacting the Main Street Greenville office at 937-548-4998 for a printed form.

Visit www.mainstreetgreenville.org or their social media accounts for more information about the organization and the 15th Annual Hometown Holiday Horse Parade. If you have any questions, you can contact them at 937-548-4998 or info@ mainstreetgreenville.org.

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Women’s Day at Maria Stein Shrine

Commission on Trees

GREENVILLE – The Tree Commission for the City of Greenville will be meeting for its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 1 p.m., in the Planning & Zoning Conference Room, 100 Public Square, Greenville.

Democrat Breakfast Vendors are currently being accepted for the Mississinawa Valley Fall Craft Show.

MV Craft Show funds Washington, D.C. trip UNION CITY – The Mississinawa Valley Fall Craft Show will be held Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Come and spend the day shopping and also help support the eighth grade students going to Washington, D.C. in the fall of 2019.

There are various local

vendors, concession stand, bake sale and rafe prizes.

Keep checking on Mississinawa Valley Fall Craft Show Facebook page to see the list of vendors that will be there.

Anyone interested in having a booth at the craft show can call Sandy Denniston at (937) 968-4111.

ANSONIA HOMECOMING

ANSONIA – Ansonia’s Homecoming festivities will kick-off on Monday, Oct. 8 and will culminate with the dance on Saturday, Oct. 13. The theme for this year’s event is Dancin’ thru the Decades. The crowning of the King & Queen will be held on Friday, Oct. 12 prior to the football game. King and Queen candidates are (front row) Payton Setser, Alyssa Armock, Andrew Rowland, Kassy Wentworth, Chelsea Noggler, Jeremy Rismiller, (middle row) Taytum Nelson, Jedd Rismiller, (back row) Matthew Shook, Emily Gariety, Heidi Runkel, and Michael Hall.

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GREENVILLE – The Darke County Democrats will hold an early riser breakfast in the Brethren Retirement Community cafeteria on Saturday, Oct. 13, 8 a.m. Come and enjoy fellowship and breakfast.

Everyone is welcome. For reservations, call Tom Hans at (937) 273-3865 or Dave Niley at (937) 548-4517.

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MARIA STEIN – On Oct. 13 the Maria Stein Shrine will host a special Women’s Day of Faith, Fun and Friendship. The day will start at 10 a.m. with a vendor fair that will remain open until 4 p.m.

Over 20 unique vendors will be on hand with hand-made crafts, beauty products, chair messages, apparel and many more great items to pamper yourself or gift to others this holiday season.

Other activities include Saturday morning Mass at 10 a.m. in the Adoration Chapel. Afterward, a Faith Formation Presentation and Book Signing event with writer and speaker, Julia Monnin, will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Julia is a small town girl from westcentral Ohio whose life re425 Memorial Dr. Greenville, OH 45331

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Construction continues Alternatives for Pain Management slated GREENVILLE – In ac- Registered Nurse and Edu- ing orientation, CPR, ACLS the Behavioral Health and in Darke County cordance with its mission cation Trainer from Wayne (Advanced cardiac life sup- Wellness Center, 1101 JackDARKE COUNTY – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will continue its road projects in Darke County.

SR 47 between US 127 and Darke-Shelby County Line Road, daily lane closures through Oct. 31 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. One lane will remain open for travel in each direction using flaggers.

US 36 between SR 121 and US 127, daily lane closures through Oct. 31 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. One lane will remain open for travel in each direction using flaggers.

SR 121 between Ohio Street and US 127, daily lane closures through Oct. 31 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. One lane will

remain open for travel in each direction using flaggers.

SR 185 between St. Peter Road and SR 121, daily lane closures through Oct. 31 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. One lane will remain open for travel in each direction using flaggers.

Sweitzer Street/West Fourth Street between Pine Street and Sycamore Street, ROAD CLOSURE through May 31, 2019.

The official detour is: Pine Street to Washington Avenue to Broadway.

SR 721 between Harrison Bradford Road and Childrens Home Bradford Road, ROAD CLOSURE Oct. 8–14. The official detour is: US 36 to SR 48 to SR 185.

S & D Dairy recalls strawberry milk YORKSHIRE—S & D Dairy LLC, of Yorkshire, announced a voluntary recall of its strawberry milk product due to improper pasteurization.

The product is being recalled because it did not achieve proper pasteurization temperature during processing and pathogens could have survived.

This recall involves a very limited amount of product, approximately 23-half gallons and 36-12 oz. bottles with the code date of Oct. 9. The strawberry milk was sold at Crossway Farms in Sidney, Monnin Fruit Farm

in Dayton, Hirsch Fruit Farm Market in Chillicothe, Covered Wagon Farm Market in Union and Steiner’s Country Market in Eaton.

There have been no reports of illness involving products addressed in this recall, however, individuals exhibiting signs or symptoms of foodborne illness should contact a physician immediately.

If you have purchased this product, please return it to S & D Dairy LLC, or discard it. Consumers with questions may contact Deb Smith at (419) 336-6279.

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of “Building healthy lives… together,” Family Health’s Behavioral Health and Wellness Center is hosting a program series titled, “Alternatives for Pain Management.” Speakers from Family Health and Wayne Healthcare, among many other community organizations will present programs and activities to enhance health and wellbeing from a whole person perspective.

The Behavioral Health and Wellness center is excited to host Sue Sharp,

Healthcare to present her educational message on “Humor, Health, and Healing.” Sue was born and raised in Darke County and is a graduate of Greenville High School. She received her degree from Miami Valley Hospital School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration. She is an American Heart Association CPR and ACLS Instructor.

She currently and for the past 16 years has worked in education providing nurs-

port), and First Aid classes.

Sue acts as “Sweetzee” the Clown as a hobby, and she is a Certified Laughter Leader through World Laughter tour – celebrating the art of laughter and what it can do for us spiritually, emotionally and physically.

Join Sue Sharp and the Behavioral Health and Wellness Center on Monday, Oct. 8 to hear her free educational message on “Humor, Health, and Healing” from 5:30-7 p.m. The free program will be held at

son St., Greenville (The Reid Medical Building next to Family Health). A light meal will be provided, and there will be a drawing for door prizes.

Please contact the Behavioral Health and Wellness Center at (937) 5472319 with questions and/ or if you are interested in attending. Reservations are not required to attend, but are appreciated to provide adequate seating and materials.

WEEKEND EDITION, OCTOBER 7, 2018

Darke County Veterans Services D.C. trip a huge success GAYLEN BLOSSER

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

Browns Backers (seated on chairs) Scott Stahl, Darlene Long, Nancy Snyder and Sherry Deubner gather with the Head Start children in Union City after presenting them with socks and mini footballs. (Linda Moody photo)

Browns Backers support Head Start LINDA MOODY

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UNION CITY, Ohio – The Union City Browns Backers visited a Union City Head Start class this week and gifted the students there with socks and miniature Cleveland Browns footballs.

“We’ve always supported Head Start,” said Scott Stahl, founder and president of the Union City Browns Backers.

We’ve been doing this for quite a few years now. We feel it’s important to help kids in this day and age.”

He and other Backers representatives – Treasurer Darlene Long and members Nancy Snyder and Sherry Deubner – spoke to the youngsters, explaining who the Cleveland Browns are and what their association is all about. The children also had a chance to ask them questions.

The Browns Backers meet at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month July through December at Pizza Hut in Union City, Ind. The Browns Backers also support Journey Home in Winchester, Ind., and State of the Heart Hospice in Greenville.

“Earlier this year, we gave State of the Heart $800,” Stahl said. “We raise a chunk of change for State of the Heart.”

The Browns Backers are hosting a raffle on Dec. 15 at Danny’s Place in Greenville.

We are selling tickets at $2 each or six for $10. Items in the raffle will be display at most the games until then.

“Our annual pet food drive to help the Humane Society will be on Nov. 25,” Stahl said. “Browns fans can bring in dog food and Cincinnati Bengals fans can bring in cat food to watch the game. The real winner is the Humane Society.”

Darke County Veterans Services’ Thomas Pitman presents first place gun raffle winner Ed Metzcar with a new Henry Golden Boy Tribute 2nd Edition rifle. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Darke County Veterans Services awards gun raffle winners GAYLEN BLOSSER

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Darke County Veterans Services (DCVS) drew the winners for three guns given away recently at the organization’s Spaghetti Dinner to help defray expenses for the just completed Washington D.C. trip for Darke County Veterans and spouses.

“It’s nice to see someone local that bought tickets at the fair (Great Darke County Fair) win the guns,” said DCVS Department Head/ CVSO Thomas Pitman. “We really thank them for their support. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do as far as the trip goes without the support of people like winners of the gun raffle.”

First prize, a Henry Golden Boy Military Tribute 2nd Edition rifle went to Greenville’s Ed Metzcar.

“I just couldn’t believe it when he called me and told me I had won,” said Metzcar. “I thought it was somebody playing a little joke – but it’s nice.”

“They (Darke County Veterans Services) are a very good service and it is something that we really need in this country, all over the place,” Metzcar added.

“I think people need to appreciate them more.”

Winning the second prize, a Glock 19 9mm was Kevin Bond of Bradford.

“I almost didn’t go to the fair this year because I had eye surgery and I had taken that week off,” noted Bond.

“My wife talked me into going. I thought because I have a lot of military people in my family I would donate $20 to the cause assuming I would never win because I never have. I was shocked when they called. It’s the first thing I have ever won in my life.”

“I come from a military family, even as far back as my great uncle who was in WWI,” continued Bond.

“My uncle was a POW in WWII, my dad is a Korean War Veteran and my cousin was in Vietnam.”

The third prize went to Eaton’s Joe Bucholz, a Mossuburg 12 gauge shotgun.

WASHINGTON DC – The Darke County Veterans Services (DCVS) 2018 Veterans Washington D.C. bus trip returned early Monday morning from a very successful four days in our Nations’ Capitol.

“It was an awesome trip,” US Army Veteran Russ Bennett, a New Madison resident said. “We’ve had a great time. The food was good, the company was better. We loved it and every place that we’ve been has treated us great. We really had a good time and made a lot of new friends.”

“At our age we can’t fight,” Bennett said with a chuckle of the lively bantering between the four services represented on the trip; Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines, “so we just talk about it.”

“Unbelievable, great, wonderful, good experience, glad I came,” said Air Force Veteran and Arcanum resident Bev Jay. “I met a lot of new people and I found out I knew a lot of people I didn’t recognize when we first started, but I’ve known some of them for several years.”

“Great, the camaraderie and met very many new people,” said Army Veteran Jim Nerderman of Versailles. “I only knew about four on the trip besides by wife before going and now I know 60 some – friends for life.”

“Enjoyed everything we saw and it was well timed-out,” added Nerderman. “We saw a lot in a few days.”

“It was a great trip,” said Greenville’s Richard Shumaker, an Army Veteran.

“Everybody that put this together, Cindy and Tom, the Commissioners I couldn’t

2018 Darke County Veterans Services Washington D.C. photo at the U.S. Air Force Memorial. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

ask for a better trip than I had. I enjoyed everything they put together for us this week. We have memories for a long time.”

Through planning and fund-raising by the DCVS staff and DCVS Commissioners, many Darke County Veterans and spouses once again were able to visit the many sites in and around DC. DCVS staff members hosting the four day trip included: DCVS Department Head/CVSO Thomas Pitman, Veterans Service Officer Var Gehron and Cindy Bruner, the organization’s Administrative Assistant.

“It was a great success again this year,” said Pitman. “Just like last year we had a great group of veterans and spouses with everybody coming together and really enjoyed their experience. A lot of camaraderie.

It’s really amazing for us as Service Officers serving Veterans and you see a grown man cry because of his appreciation for what we did for him on the trip – it’s just amazing.”

The trip included a US Capitol tour, visits to Arlington National Cemetery/ Iwo

Jima, Holocaust Museum, Washington Monument, US Air Force, WWII, Korean, Vietnam Memorials, National Mall and National 9/11 Memorial Flight 77 located next to the Pentagon.

The last day had the group touring the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum with a final stop at the Flight 93 National Memorial located in Stoystown, PA. Philip Rehmert, Var Gehron, Harold Wogoman and Gerald Crawford represented the Darke County Veterans at a 10:15 a.m.

Friday Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

“It’s an honor – to see veterans,” said DCVS Commissioner Philip Rehmert, a retired Army First Sergeant.

“I want to help as much as I can … like the Veterans with the wheelchairs. I feel good about helping other Veterans, helping soldiers again – that’s what I like.”

“Excellent trip,” said Army Veteran and DCVS Commissioner Ted Bruner.

“The staff did a great job.

They do a lot of fund raising.

This year we had our gun raffle again and we did our

spaghetti dinner again.”

“The community really comes together,” continued Bruner. “They give donations, items for the silent auction. For the second year in a row we were able to fund the entire trip without using one penny of the taxpayer’s money.”

“I think it went excellent,” said Ansonia’s Jim Kammer, Past Third District Commander of the American Legion. “Everybody warmed up to know one another and the camaraderie came around just like when we were back in the service.”

“It is very heart-warming to see everybody come together – to me it’s like fellowship at church when we all get together,” Kammer added. “It’s such a treat to see the smiles and the healing that it does for our veterans.”

“We have so many sponsors,” Pitman Concluded.

“It’s hard to mention all of them. There are so many businesses in Darke County and even outside the county that have helped us. We would take up the whole paper if we mentioned everyone.”

Memorial Hall hosts Fall Leadership Conference SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Business Professionals of America (BPA) Ohio Region 3 Fall Leadership Conference was held Tuesday at Memorial Hall.

BPA students from schools in Darke, Miami and Montgomery counties, including Greenville, Franklin Monroe, MiltonUnion, Mississinawa Valley, Wayne, and Miami Valley Career Technology Center were in attendance.

This year, Region 3 BPA students are being challenged to raise money and provide support their county’s Special Olympics programs.

During the past few years, Greenville BPA students have sponsored the event A Night in Hollywood, raising $28,000 for Darke County Special Olympics.

The fall conference guest speak was 2010 Greenville graduate Sam Ploch.

Ploch, who as a child was

diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of Autism, served as a Master of Ceremonies during the 2018 A Night in Hollywood.

Ploch spoke to students about his experiences as a student in the interactive media program at Greenville’s CTC and as a BPA member.

“My diagnosis is my gift,” Ploch said, explaining how his attention to detail and memory helped as he developed promotional videos during his junior and senior years at GHS, earning both district and state awards.

Ploch called himself “a unique individual” and at GHS he “went into a program that changed my life forever.”

He then asked for those currently enrolled in interactive media at their schools to give a shout out as he yelled “Rock On!” – drawing a round of cheers and applause.

Since graduation, Ploch has been asked to work as a photographer and videographer for Darke County Developmental Disabilities’

Business Professionals of America Ohio Region 3 students held their Fall Leadership Conference at Memorial Hall on Tuesday. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

programs and activities – for which he has been paid.

Ploch also gave a plug for the importance of Special Olympics.

“Special Olympics is not just about sports,” he said, but also about health, community, family and experiencing joy.

“Your work to raise money for Special Olympics,” Ploch told the students “is very, very appreciated, for each of you to have the ability to help people of all abilities.”

BPA students also heard from Cindy Rose, Darke County Special Olympics Director and physical education teacher at Greenville Elementary, who called BPA’s challenge to support Special Olympics a “kids helping kids” initiative.

The BPA Leadership Conference concluded with a Torch Ceremony, highlighting the nine ideals of BPA – hope, faith, love, cooperation, knowledge, service, leadership, friendship, and patriotism.

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Art Guild will host mixed media workshop

Jordan Francis shares a program at one of the library’s previous Lunch & Learn events.

Library’s October Lunch & Learn slated GREENVILLE – The Greenville Public Library’s Lunch & Learn for October will feature everyone’s favorite Jordan Francis from Wayne Healthcare. The title of his presentation is “Beginning to Advanced Strength Training.� Jordan says, “Winter is com-

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The program will be held Wednesday, Oct. 17 at noon at the Library. Space is limited to 24 participants.

Register at 548-3915. If you would like the boxed lunch from the Coffee Pot let them know. It costs $5 and includes a wrap, fruit, a salad or soup, and a beverage or bring your own or just come for the program.

GREENVILLE – The Greenville Art Guild is presenting an exciting mixed media workshop using wallpaper. Selena Burk, an award winning artist from Union City, will demonstrate new ways to use paper and paint to create a unique work of art.

This workshop is appropriate for all ages from high school through adult and no experience is necessary.

This unique art experience will take place on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Council on Rural Services, 116 E. Third St., Greenville.

The cost is $20 for Guild members and $25 for nonmembers and will include a snack. All supplies (including Mod Podge, acrylic paint, gesso, brushes, wallpaper and other collage papers such as maps, music, dictionaries, etc.) will be provided. You may want to bring any special items such as postage stamps, travel memorabil-

VFW Post 7262 Junior Vice Commander Don Dietrich presents a check to Empowering Darke County Youth Program Coordinator Bob Robinson to help support Empowering tutoring programs.

Selena Burk holds one of her mixed media creations.

ia, personal photos printed on computer or any other paper you have that you can use to make your wallpaper collage a personal statement.

Preregistration is required by calling Carolyn Armstrong at 937-5264192 or Marilyn Banks at 937-423-0630. Registration is limited.

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National 4-H week is coming up and we plan on making posters again this year to promote 4-H. We will be hanging these in some of our local stores.

OfďŹ cial enrolment is in April but don’t wait come check out our club. We

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BAPTIST

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BRETHREN

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The presentation was made at the Coliseum at the Great Darke County Fair. The Post had T-shirts, hats and other memorabilia supporting the VFW efforts in the community.

The VFW is a charitable organization that focuses on veterans and their families, as well as supporting its community. It offers a wide variety of events for its members as well as the public.

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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

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CHURCH OF CHRIST

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EPISCOPAL

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INTERDENOMINATIONAL

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

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PENT PENTACOSTAL

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PRESBYTERIAN

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UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

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WESLEY WESLEYAN

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HELP WANTED DUMP TRUCK DRIVER needed. Day shift.

Great pay. Newer trucks. 937-564-6624 WANTED TO BUY Cars/Trucks, running or not UP TO $500. Free pick-up. 937-423-2703 or 937-621-5809 NO SUNDAY OR HOLIDAY CALLS BUYING Flutes, Saxophones, Trombones, Trumpets in good condition, Yamaha, Selmer, King, Conn. ALSO buying OLD GUITARS, Banjos, Mandolins & Amplifiers. Bring them to Bach to Rock Music, 334 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH for an offer. 937-547-1970, email: bachtorock@ earthlink.net PETS Valley Bulldog pups. 8 weeks old, dew claws removed, tails docked, 1st shots. 1 male, 4 females, $600.00 Contact Tony (937) 417-8597 leave message

RATES & DEADLINES DISPLAY ADVERTISING $18.00per column inch

CONTRACT RATES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST BUSINESS LINE ADS $1.85/line, $7.40 min.

IN MEMORIAM, CARD OF THANKS 45¢ word “Homeowner” ads are $1.85/line, $7.40 minimum Use the handy order blank appearing on this page.

COMMERCIAL: 410 Broadway, 200 Martin, Greenville. 417-0841 2 br, Grnvl. Garage, AC, appl. Laun Rm, Lawn Care. NO PETS. $500.

937-423-2337.

FOR RENT Large 1 bedroom apartment, $500/mo + deposit. Utilities included, no pets. 937-533-1687 Clean upstairs efficiency in Greenville. Stove & refrigerator. No Pets.

No Smoking. $395 includes heat and water.

548-6209 2 BR mobile home. $475 mo plus deposit/ utilities. No Pets. 937678-2409.

3 bedroom 1/2 double in Greenville. Large living room, kitchen, dining room, w/d hookup, appliances provided, resident pays utilities, $475/mo, no pets/ smoking.

937-5482397 Storage for personal & business use. Penske Truck Rentals.

Call Greenville Stor & Lock. 548-1075, 5328 Michelle St

FOR RENT Willow Place Apartments - We’re better than ever! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Call 937316-8489. Equal Housing Opportunity

CIVIL SERVICE EXAM ACCOUNT CLERK II

Notice is hereby given that the Civil Service Commission of the City of Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, will hold a written examination for the position of Account Clerk II for the Utilities Office for the City of Greenville, Ohio, on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 6:00 PM in the Greenville Municipal Building Basement Classroom, 100 Public Square, Greenville, Ohio 45331. Salary ranges from $13.33 to $21.21 hourly, plus benefits.

Additional information, including minimum requirements; a detailed job description; the addition of credits; and how to obtain an application is available on-line at cityofgreenville.org or from the Office of the Mayor in the Municipal Building at 100 Public Square, Greenville, Ohio 45331, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on Fridays.

An application fee of $25.00 must accompany the application upon submission. Completed applications are due to the Office of the Mayor no later than Noon on Friday, October 12, 2018 to be eligible to take the examination.

The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer, m/f

LIVESTOCK Brown egg laying pullets. 937-526-4541

All Shifts $10.25 an hour.

Contact Kim Brumfield 1-800-432-2664

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SPECIAL NOTICES Reverse Mortgage: Homeowners age 62+ turn your home equity into tax-free cash! Speak with an expert today and receive a free booklet. Call 1-855549-5687 Behind on your MORTGAGE? Denied a Loan Modification?

Bank threatening foreclosure? CALL Homeowner Protection Services now! New laws are in effect that may help.

Call Now 1-866-9285204 FOR RENT 2 Bedroom Apt. with stove, washer & dryer hookup. Arcanum area.

937-996-6344 2 BR house. 107 Palm Dr. 1-1/2 bath, stove, refrigerator, w/d hookup, ac. 1 car attached garage. No Pets. $700mo/deposit. You pay utilities. 937-4232190 Arcanum, 1 BR house.

Stove & fridge included.

Washer/dryer hookup.

Water included in rent.

No Pets. No Smoking.

Metro approved. $425 rent & deposit. Available Nov 1st. Call Diane 621-3394

ROSSBURG & UNION CITY, OH

Pullet Production & Processing Positions Full time [day shift] positions available in our Pullet & Processing Departments.

Pullet Positions are responsible for care of our poultry, equipment and building maintenance.

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You may also place your ad and use your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Cards. These ads may be phoned in by calling (937) 548-3330. Fax: (937) 548-3376.

Classified Display...............4:00pm Thursday Classified Liners...............Noon Thursday Classified ads may be mailed or brought into our office at 5312 Sebring-Warner Road, Greenville, OH 45331 or emailed to classifieds@earlybirdpaper.com Office Hours Mon.-Thurs. 9am-5pm/Fri. 9am-4pm

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Processing Positions are responsible for candling and packaging eggs.

Very Competitive Pay Paid Holidays & Vacation Dental, Health, Vision Ins KSOP and 401(k)

Custom Applicator - Harvest Land Co-op Versailles Ag Center

Full-time Custom Applicator Starting Pay Range: $14.00-$16.

Seasonal overtime should be expected.

Experience helpful, but training is available.

High school diploma or GED and driver’s license required.

CDL required, or willing to make an effort to obtain CDL. Applicants should submit their resume to Harvest Land Co-op, PO Box 314, Versailles, OH 45380.

(937) 526-4811 We are located at 9368 McGreevey Rd.

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FOR RENT 1/2 double apt close to downtown Greenville. 2 BR, 1.5 bath. $550/mo.

937-459-2156 2 BR, 1 bath house. $410/mo + deposit. Offstreet parking. W/D, stove, fridge. No Smoking. No Pets. 410 E Cross St, Ansonia. 937423-2604 Greenville & Ansonia Land Contract or Rent.

1-4 BR homes & apt. $385 to $725. 548-5053 benanzer.com Nice upstairs 1 Bedroom apartment in Greenville.

New carpet, paint and windows. No pets. Stove and Fridge included. $380 month & deposit.

548-8613 2 BR Double wide mobile home. $500 mo plus deposit/utilities. No pets.

937-678-2409.

Nice upstairs 2 BR apt in Greenville. $450/mo + elect, other utilities included. Deposit $400.

1 small pet considered.

Call Dave @937-6214726 2 BR 2 bath apt in Greenville. Newly remodeled.

No pets/smoking/Metro. $625 includes water.

548-9400

Greenville, Harrison Ave, 2 BR house. $450/ mo & deposit. No Pets.

937-417-6325 1 BR upstairs apt. Stove & frig included. $375/ mo. No Pets. No Metro.

548-9600 1 BR upstairs apt on Twelfth St. Includes fridge, stove & utilities.

No Pets! No Smoking! $450 + deposit. Leave message 937-547-0536 AUTOMOTIVE 2004 GMC 2500HD 4x4, 6.0L, full size, 96,000 miles, $7000. 937-3362267 leave message 2009 Ford Taurus, 117k miles, very clean, $5500. 937-381-1489 2008 Ford Taurus Limited for sale, loaded, 28,063 miles. Call 937547-1109 2014 Escape $11,995.

2007 HHR $4195. 2000 S10, 108,000 $4195.

2007 Dakota $6995.

2006 Equinox $4495.

2008 Econoline $4995.

2003 Montana $3995.

Buy - Sell - Trade! CountryAutoSalesGreenville. com 548-1337 1995 Chevrolet Blazer 4x4, good tires, runs good, 210,500 miles, $1000. 937-423-3497

2002 Taurus, A-1 mechanical, some rust.

Can be seen at Sollazzo Auto, 1439 Sweitzer St, Greenville. Reduced for quick sale! $1000. 6925446 1998 Toyota Camry XLE, V6. New tires, 179,500 miles. Lots of new parts.

937-273-2716 HOUSEHOLD Like new power leather rocker recliner.

Signature design by Ashley Furniture. Extremely minimal used no scratches or bugs. $400. 937-548-1024.

RECREATIONAL 2017 Forest River Wildwood towable RV, 37’, towed less than 100 miles, 2 slideouts, sleeps 8 including bunkhouse, immaculate inside & out, still under warranty. $20,000. 937692-5446 MISC. FOR SALE Dish Network-Satellite Television Services.

Now Over 190 channels for ONLY $49.99/mo!

HBO-FREE for one year, FREE Installation, FREE Streaming, FREE HD. Add Internet for $14.95 a month. 1-800-219-1271

GARAGE SALES GREENVILLE Medallion Dr Block Sale! 6-8 homes.

Something for everyone. Oct. 11-13; 9-5 Benefit for Rosehill Country Church at 6897 Seiler Rd; Oct 10-11-12; 9-5; $2 Bag Sale Friday on selected items

6 family huge sale; 1101 Nottingham Dr; Oct 10-11 ,9-6; Oct 12, 9-?; Baked goods, clothes, shoes, boots, tools, TVs, CDs/tapes/ VCR & movies, NASCAR bears, doll, pan, glassware, Xmas items, lamps, books, pictures, heater, too much to list!

EXECUTIVE FLAIR! Tudor-style home offering formal entry & DRM. Great rm has stone surround gas fireplace. Beautiful KIT w/stainless appliances! 3 BR, 2½ BA. MLS 742644 #4547 NEW LISTING! Country Charm! Wellcared-for brick ranch on nearly 3 acres! 3 BR, 2 BA. Vaulted ceilings in LRM & KIT. Berber carpeting thru-out. 3-car attached garage + 40x72 heated barn. #4576

OPEN SUNDAY OCTOBER 14TH 5020 St. Rt. 121 Greenville, OH

This is a lovely 3 bedroom, 3 full bath home with many extra features, attached garage can house 4 cars or provide a nice work shop area. The home has a full walkout basement with a deck overlooking a country area, perfect for sunsets. It also comes with a 3+ acre second parcel. The wood burning fireplace makes for great cozy 3 season gatherings. Updated roof & gutters. It is all set up for that hot tub and/or RV space you’ve been looking for. Don’t miss an opportunity to see this one! (774891) Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Shirley Rasor.

6055 Folkerth Rd; Oct 11-13; 9-5; 2-Family Moving Sale; Furniture, tools, household.

John Deere 3520 tractor w/loader, drag box, trailer & rake. Clothes, lots of misc 1785 St Rt 571 W; Oct 11-12-13; 11-6; Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, round black table w/2 upholstered chairs, easel, antiques: 2 ammo boxes, large dollhouse, hog feeder, & more 7818 N St Rt 49; Oct 11-12th, 8:30-5; Oct 13th, 9-1; Quilting supplies/fabric, womans/men 2x, toddlers boys to 2t clothing, Household goods and much more 759 Magnolia Dr. Oct 13th; 9-4. Pack N Play, walker, toys, books, Christmas décor, lots of household items.

DEADLINE FOR GETTING YOUR

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13 Water St. Arcanum, OH

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This is a lovely old 2 story homestead home with 3 bedrooms upstairs and one on the 1st floor. Nice small office or bedroom as it has a closet. You can’t get better than almost an acre in town. 2 Nice sized sheds and a 2-car attached garage. (771245) Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Shirley Rasor.

MISC. FOR SALE PROFESSIONAL SOUND SYSTEM Rental, Sales & Installation. Free quotes to your business, church or home for sound system updates & improvements.

JBL, EAW, QSC, PEAVEY, CROWN. Bach to Rock Music 547-1970, email: bachtorock@earthlink. net. Also Renting sound systems for Weddings, Graduations, Business Meetings, or any other engagements!

REAL ESTATE BANK ORDERED LAND SALE! Oct 13th & 14th! 21 acres - was 69,900 SALE $49,900.

42 acres - was 89,900, SALE $64,900. 35 acres - 5 acre POND - was 199,900, SALE $129,900.

Gorgeous No. Catskills location less than 3 1/2 hrs NY City! Views, State Land, Low Taxes, 100% Builable! Special Bank terms Avail! Call 888738-6994 NewYorkLandandLakes.com 1.67 ac, 3 BR 1 level, 48x40 barn. 1022 HollArc Rd. New roof, bath remodel. 937-316-6133, 937-441-3764 FARM FOR SALE BY OWNER – 80 acres (75+ tillable). Brick 2-story farmhouse w/basement, detached 2 car garage, 3 outbuildings and 1 grain bin. Located 5 miles southeast of Greenville. $10,750.00 per acre.

937-417-8027, serious calls only, please

Finding a reputable marriage counselor

BY JOHN NORTH, PRESIDENT/CEO BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU

About five out of ten marriages in the U.S. end in divorce according to the American Psychological Association.

In the state of Ohio, about 12 percent of the population is divorced. Better Business Bureau of offers tips for finding a reputable marriage counselor to help you repair a troubled marriage.

So, what is the role of a marriage counselor? He or she provides clients a safe, neutral place to talk openly about what is disrupting the marriage. In addition, the marriage counselor helps the couple cope with emotions, such as feeling betrayed, that are revealed during counseling sessions.

Over the past year, almost 36,000 inquiries were made to the BBB about marriage counselors across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Locally, this industry was inquired about 200 times.

BBB offers these tips when searching for a marriage counselor:

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OPEN SUNDAY OCT. 7 TH 1 TO 2:30 101 ROYAL OAK, GREENVILLE 4 Bedroom home with 2 ensuites. Quality home throughout with its custom cabinetry, Granite counter tops, beautiful woodwork, and details. So many upgrades to this home, it is must see. Beautiful gardens, irrigation system, Supersized heated garage with a second Kitchen.

Stop in Sunday to tour this lovely home 1381 ST RT 121 S. GREENVILLE Looking for that home on the edge of town? Cute 3 Bedroom 1.5 story home with beautiful wood floors, attached garage on a country lot with a 32 X 40 Barn.

1303 Chippewa Dr. Greenville

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* Get recommendations from friends and family. * Consider education, reputation, years of service and services provided. * Find a counselor to fit your budget. Check to see if the marriage counselor accepts insurance and see what it covers. * Consider location and hours of operation. Be sure the office is convenient to work or home. * Ask about appointments.

For example, how long in between visits, what is the average waiting time before appointments and what’s the policy on missed visits. * Compare each counselor’s strategies and treatment plan. You should set goals with your therapist and determine ways to evaluate progress. * Find out the counselor’s area of expertise. There are many different types, but only a few can help guide a couple through turbulent times in their marriage. * Make sure everyone is on the same page. Both partners and the marriage counselor need to see eye to eye to find common ground for the marriage to work. * Ask about counselor’s stance on marriage. Good marriage counselors should believe that no marriage is irreparable. * Make sure the marriage counselor is licensed and check his or her background.

There are two types of licensing. Some therapists may hold the title of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), which is the lower level of licensing. The higher level is a Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (LIMFT). * Find out if he or she is a member of an association like

NEW TO THE MARKET 125 ROYAL OAK, GREENVILLE 3 BR 3 Bath home with a lovely Living Room and Family Rm. Updated Kitchen with Granite counter tops. Amazing outdoor living space with covered patio and Deck.

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3 BR home with eat in kitchen, large LR, 12 X 24 covered porch 24 X 24 garage plus a pole barn all on 1.31 acres Call today to schedule your showing.

1035 DONALD DR, GREENVILLE

GREENVILLE

132 SHAWNEE 4 Bed, 2 bath, 2 story home, 2 car det. Garage.

6143 HILLGROVE SOUTHERN RD. 3 Bed, 1.5 bath, 2 car att. Garage, deck, shed, privacy fence.

7054 N ST RT 49 NEW LISTING 3 Bed, 1 bath, 1.5 car garage, 1 acre, just outside of town.

229 ANDERSON NEW LISTING 3 Bed, 1.5 bath, family room, privacy fence, workshop, many updates inside.

816 SPRING ST. NEW LISTING 3 Bed, 1 bath, 1 car gar., hrdwd floors, fireplace, built in bookcase, lots of charm.

OUT OF GREENVILLE 123 CLAY ST. BRADFORD 2 bed, 1 bath home, 1.5 det. Garage, fenced in backyard.

210 SOUTH ST. ARCANUM NEW PRICE 3 Bed, 1 bath, 1 car det. Garage, enclosed porch, patio. Move in ready.

57 VIRGINIA VERSAILLES NEW PRICE 3 Bed, 1 bath home, 1 car det. Gar, enclosed porch, many updates, on corner lot.

58 EUCLID VERSAILLES NEW PRICE 3 Bed, 1 bath home, 1 car det. Garage, corner lot, partial basement.

$119,700 (757569) $125,000 (769732) $99,900 (775371) $62,700.

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3 Bedroom 2 Bath home with private deck, 2 car attached garage plus a 2 car detached garage 314 W FOURTH, GREENVILLE 2-2 Bedroom unit multi family. Call for details 417 E CANAL, ANSONIA Beautiful 3 Bedroom 2.5 baths. Lovely Kitchen with granite counter tops in this Tri level home. 2 car detached garage with extra kitchen and half bath for entertaining plus a private patio with pond. Call today to schedule your showing.

1381 ST RT 121 S, GREENVILLE 3 Bedroom home with beautiful wood floors, Oak Cabinets, decorative FP. Attached garage, 32 X 40 Barn all on .892 acres CALL A DJ ROSE REALTY AGENT TO SET UP YOUR SHOWING OR TO GET YOUR HOME ON THE MARKET! 1303 Chippewa Dr. Greenville

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OPEN HOUSE Sunday Oct. 7 1:00-2:30 p.m.

304 S. Main Laura A must see! Newly remodeled craftsman home. Custom kitchen with designer ceramic tile. Includes new built in appliances, Electrolux stack washer/dryer, granite counter-tops, dishwasher, Samsung French Door refrigerator, new electric with lighting, new plumbing with fixtures & toilet, 2 car garage. Replaced old garage door with an insulated garage door.

Front porch with swing and extra seating on corner lot.

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the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT).

These associations help you find local counselors which know the latest trends. * Be wary of therapists that take sides. * Make sure you feel comfortable with the marriage counselor. If you don’t like him or her, you’ll be less

GALLAGHER WINS GREENVILLE – Terri Gallagher won the Kitchen Aid blender door prize at the recent Greenville Art Guild Show at Shawnee Prairie. Her husband is shown holding the blender donated by Kitchen Aid.

ART SHOW DOOR PRIZE

GREENVILLE – Sue Kauth of Greenville won the lovely door prize painting at the recent Greenville Art Guild fall show at Shawnee Prairie. The painting was by local artist Jennifer Overholser and the framing was donated by B & B Frame Gallery in Arcanum.

LEIS REALTY COMPANY CONGRATULATES

DARREN LEIS

As Top Producer For September 2018

BUILD YOUR NEW HOME at the corner of Bur Oak and Aspen! Improved with well; grass; trees and sidewalks! $30,000.

AT NEW HARRISON this 3 bedroom home sits on a 1½ acre lot! Oak cabinets in kitchen; 2 detached garages; utility shed.

Upper 60s.

IN NORTH END OF GREENVILLE this 3 bedroom brick ranch at 1229 Northmoor has 2 car attached garage. $115,000.

4 ACRES ZONED COMMERCIAL on Wagner Avenue across from LOWE’S! Can be divided! Call Joe for additional information!

IN BRADFORD this 1½ story home at 135 E. Church Street has 2 bedrooms; 2 car block detached garage. Miami County. Now offered at $44,900.

IN WAYNE LAKES great business opportunity! This commercial building at 1052 Main Drive has over 2700 sq. ft. M/L with open space for showroom and retail.

Metal roofing and siding; Concrete floors; half bath. Totally insulated. 20x30 garage with 14’ overhead door. 2+ acres. $129,000.

IN PITSBURG this 3 bedroom, 1½ story home at 222 Lumber Street has 24x9 enclosed front porch; utility building. Low 60s.

WINDOWS! WINDOWS! Beautiful view from every room in this 3 bedroom brick ranch at 6098 US Rt. 36! New kitchen with stainless steel appliances; partially finished walk-out basement; 2 car attached garage. 3+ acres with mature trees! $300,000.

BLUE SPRUCE REALTY 547-9770

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OPEN TODAY 1:00-2:30 P.M. 3215 Palestine Hollansburg Rd., Hollansburg

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, OCT. 14TH 1:00-2:30 P.M. 1001 Kings Ct., Greenville Beautiful brick ranch on corner lot in quiet part of town. Tiled entryway, open kitchen and dining area with granite counter tops, an island to give you more counter space and storage. Natural gas fireplace in living room barely used. Enjoy a quiet evening on the deck. Roomy master bedroom with walk in closet. Doors are all 6 panel wood door with natural woodwork. Around the corner from shopping and restaurants. Motivated seller...bring your offer!

NEW LISTINGS 148 Stack Rd., Greenville Cute country setting. Many updates on this 3 bedroom home. All new windows, new roof put on 3 years ago, and beautiful trim throughout.

1145 Donald Dr., Greenville Well maintained brick ranch close to the park, school, and shopping. Home is move in ready with lots of hardwood floors and updated kitchen and bathroom. Don’t miss out—call today!

PRICE REDUCED 2579 ALBRIGHT RD., ARCANUM 6681 HAWLEY MILLS RD., NEW PARIS

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likely to schedule your next appointment.

If you have any questions regarding marriage counselors, you can always get help from your BBB, such as a list of BBB Accredited ones and Business Profiles on ones you’re considering.

For more information, visit www.bbb. org or call (937) 222-5825 or (800) 776-5301.

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548-5464

Essay winner named; contest honors Finnarn very active in farm policy matters and was a member of the Darke, Ohio and National Farmers Union, attending many state and national conventions and participating in several lobbying trips to Washington D.C. to promote the rights and interests of family farmers.

He was appointed by the late President John F. Kennedy to a special Feed Grains Council in the early 1960s which helped to develop the federal feed and grain farm programs of the 1960s and 1970s which served thousands of farmers. He also served as the local ASCS committeeman and on the lo-

The Village of Wayne Lakes 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 on Monday, November 12, 2018 at 7:00pm at the Community Clubhouse at 100 Community Drive, Greenville.

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 Wayne Lakes, 100 Community Drive, Greenville, OH 45331. If you have any questions, please call 937-313-8492.

Carolyn Robinson, Fiscal Officer 937-313-8492

sailles. There were over 35 people currently affected by this progressive disease in attendance.

Their guest speaker for the event was Theresa

Nelson, who presented on the benefits of reflexology for the Parkinson’s patient population.

The purpose of the Power over Parkinsons group is to provide educational material to participants in an effort to empower them to live – they really de- a more fulfilling serve it. Education life. The Versailles is so important Health Care center and being able to alleviate even a little bit of financial stress for these students is something we love to do” said Founder Matt Light.

Eligible students must fill out the scholarship application, which is posted at the beginning of the year and due by the end of April.

For additional details about the Darke County Scholarship Program, please email programcoordinator@mattlight72. com or visit the foundation’s website at mattlight72. com.

Light Foundation awards scholarships

Brenna Loxley, first-place winner of the Theodore L. Finnarn Scholarship award is pictured with Theodore O. Finnarn, son of Theodore L. Finnarn and SecretaryTreasurer of the Darke County Farmers Union.

cal Darke County Planning Commission. In addition, he founded a Blue Cross-Blue Shield health insurance co-op with the Darke County Farmers Union in the late 1950s, which lasted for over 50 years.

Darke County high school seniors or college freshman who have a membership in the Farmers Union (or have parents or

grandparents who are members) are eligible to compete in the local county chapter’s essay contests.

This year’s first place winner is Brenna Loxley, daughter of Katrina (Craig) Unger and Shawn Loxley, and granddaughter of Jed and Penny Smith.

Brenna is attending The Ohio State University and majoring in Agriscience Education.

CITY OF GREENVILLE On October 2, 2018, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: • Ordinance #18-93 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 10/7, 10/14 2T

In the Court of Common Pleas Darke County, Ohio JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. Jack E. Keiser, et al. Defendants.

Case No. 18CV00380 Judge Jonathan P. Hein Legal Notice

Snow Plowing Bids

VHCC hosts Power over Parkinsons Group VERSAILLES – The Versailles Health Care Center recently hosted its bi-monthly Power over Parkinsons disease (POP) event at the K of C Hall in Ver-

LEGAL NOTICE

GREENVILLE – This year’s Darke County Farmers Union Scholarship Essay Contest was a tribute to an active, lifetime member of the Farmers Union, Theodore L. Finnarn, who passed away on Feb. 8, 2003, Finnarn had served as president and was on the Executive Committee of the local Darke County Farmers Union. He was engaged in farming with his father and son, and the business was known as “Finnarn Farms,” located in Neave and Butler townships in Darke County. He maintained a herd of registered Shorthorn and Hereford cattle.

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Janet R. Keiser, whose last known address is 634 Spring Street, Greenville, OH 45331, John Doe Name Unknown, the Unknown Spouse of Janet R. Keiser (if any), whose last known address is 634 Spring, Street, Greenville, OH 45331, will take notice that on August 27, 2018, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. filed its Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas, Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 18CV00380. The object of, and demand for relief in, the complaint is to foreclose the lien of Plaintiff’s mortgage recorded upon the real estate described below and in which Plaintiff alleges that the foregoing defendant has or claims to have an interest: Parcel number(s): G28-0-110-05-00-00-20400 Property address: 405 Hollansburg Arcanum, Hollansburg, OH 45332 The defendant named above is required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last publication of this legal notice. This legal notice will be published once a week for three successive weeks.

Angela D. Kirk Manley Deas Kochalski LLC P.O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 614-220-5611 adk@manleydeas.com Michael E. Carleton #0083352 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 3T

DARKE COUNTY – The Light Foundation recently awarded scholarships to four Darke County students.

Baily Stammen of Ansonia High School, Landon Brown of Greenville High School, Alexis Shinn of Ansonia, and Pete Barga of Versailles were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Light Foundation, a nonprofit foundation formed

by Greenville native and threetime Super Bowl champion Matt Light. Stammen and Brown were the Light Foundation’s Traditional Scholarship winners while Shinn and Barga were their Rising Star Scholarship winners.

All four winners will be heading off to college to further their education and pursue their individual goals. Pete Barga is attending Bowling Green State University where he will be pursuing a degree in Digital Arts. Alexis Shinn is pursuing a degree in Phlebotomy this fall at Edison State Community College.

Bailey Stammen has been accepted into the nursing program at Wright State University and Landin Brown will be attending Indiana Wesleyan University where he will be playing football and pursuing a degree in Graphic Design.

The Darke County Scholarship Program was created to assist students from Darke County with the financial burden that higher education often comes with. “I am so proud of what this organization has been able to do for my hometown community

is a leader in Parkinsons related treatments utilizing the LSVT BIG and LOUD protocol.

If you are interested in learning more about this education based group (POP) or the LSVT BIG and LOUD program, call (937) 5260112 and ask for Dr. Stephen Winner.

ABSOLUTE REAL ESTATE AUCTION

SAT– OCTOBER 20TH, 2018 - 10:00 A.M.

4784 CLARK STATION RD. -GREENVILLE, OH REAL ESTATE SELLS AT 1:00 P.M. PERSONAL PROPERTY SELLING AT 10:00 A.M.

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.

OWNER- DONOVAN E. BOYD

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1998 GRADS HOLD REUNION

Rapid Printing gives Empowering support

GREENVILLE – The Greenville Class of 1998 held its 20th reunion on Aug. 25 at The Montage in downtown Greenville. Attendees included: (front row) Marisa Besecker Wilt, Sarah VandenBosch Rindler, Alyssa Brinley Fellers, Heather Foreman Hill, April Kreitzer Wolfe, Kimberly Baker Hunt, Holly Brewer Keiser, Lori Arnold Fields, Brenda Wilson Clemens, Sarah Delaplane, (row two) Micah Coblentz, David Guillozet, Ryan Younce, Dan LitchďŹ eld, Jason Singleton, Joel Allread, Jeremy Pelaston, Ryan Barnt, Matt Julien, (back row) Andy Long, Gabe Bergman, Eric Blakely, Nick Rieman, Adam Vance, Matt Hayes, Ryan Henderson, Alan Harsh, Chad Garrison, T.J. Powers, Nick Good, Jimmy Brock and Phillip Pierri. (Dick Brown photo)

GREENVILLE – Empowering Darke County Youth thanks Bob Claudy, owner of Rapid Printing, for his years of support for the county’s youth. “He is truly an unsung hero,� said Bob Robinson, Empowering Program Coordinator. “He has printed all of our signup forms, business cards and any other printing needs

we’ve had since day one. He’s never asked for a penny.�

Robinson added that Claudy’s service to young people didn’t start with the Empowering programs. “Bob has been our printer since 2011 when we established the Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund‌ again never charging for anything we asked of him. All he

55 YEAR REUNION CLASS OF ‘63

REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY

Saturday – Nov. 3, 2018 at 9:30 AM **Real Estate will sell same day at 3:00 PM**

1960 St. Rt. 571 – Greenville, OH 45331 23 acres to include house and outbuildings Located in Washington township, formerly known as “Sharps Corner�, is this single story ranch style home offering just under 1500 square feet to include 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, large eat-in kitchen, living room, family room, and rear covered patio. Home also features central air and propane heat. Also included are three outbuildings including a 2 car garage/shop. Of the 23 acres, approximately 20.71 acres are tillable farm ground, with the rest of the acreage consisting of the home site and woodlands. Personal property will sell same day beginning at 9:30 am and will include farm implements, Astro Van, household goods, and tools. Terms: Offering with no buyer’s premium. $5,000 required down day of auction with balance due within 35 days. Please visit our website www.midwest-auctioneers.com for more information and pictures.

The Estate of Robert D. Sharp

Vicki Phillippi, EXR Debra Ann Mitchell, EXR Tom Graber, Atty. Darke Co. Probate Case #: 20181229

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

the organization has provided nearly 7,700 contact hours of tutoring and support to 339 students.

The Empowering Mission: Empowering Darke County Youth is a United

Way Partner Agency providing After School and Summer Tutoring programs to assist students in the areas of language arts and math with the goal of Strong Students for a Strong Community.

Group announces fair Bible winners GREENVILLE – Bible winners at the Great Darke County Fair this year at the Darke County Weekday Christian Education, Inc. R.O.C.K. booth is Martha Allread and Hannah Wehrley.

The Bibles have been graciously donated by Bread of Life.

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It takes a lot of volunteers and they have three teachers.

They are delighted to have such a ministry. The children are always excited to attend to learn about Jesus in stories, playing games and refreshments.

If your child wishes to attend and have not gotten a form, contact SueAnn Shuttleworth, (937) 238-6705 or sueann@shuttleworths.org.

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Shown are Julie Strait, co-owner/manager of Bread of Life, Martha Allread, Hannah Wehrley, and Vivian Dailey, president of Darke County Weekday Christian Education, Inc.

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GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School Class of 1963 held its 55th Year Class Reunion on Aug. 25 at the Greenville Elks Lodge. In attendance were (front row) Billie Butts Hess, Linda Trostle Thompson-Ungericht, Kerry Ungericht, Dick Byers, (row two) Randa Thompson Snyder, Lynn Locke Viall, Laura Marker Witters, Mary Jane Campbell Dietrich, Beth Marshall Thomas, Jean Huffnagle Gobel, Susanne Haren Ables, Zinta Zunde Sundby, Mary Ann Drake Lehman, Penny Binkley Wills (rows three and four) Tom Bish, Dick Skinner, Ralph Cutter, Dan Coppess, Glenn Rehmert, Doug McGriff, Richard Martin, Jim Miers, David Wills, Joe Mong, Tom Fletcher, Bill Harris, Dora Mosier Wright, Tim Scheiding, Carolyn Beasley Harpel, Carol Kuhnle Harrold, Paul Whittington, Sharon Harp Craig and Melody Brown Fox. (Dick Brown photo)

ever said was he was glad to help. It was for our kids.�

Robinson noted this year the After School Program signup forms are on colored stock to make them stand out for parents. Colored stock is more expensive. No problem. Bob had them ready in a couple of hours. No charge. “If you have a chance, please stop by and thank him for his support. We truly appreciate it.�

Empowering will be enrolling students at Greenville Elementary and Middle School for its third After School Program. Since 2016

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DARKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S ESTATE SALES

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 937-547-4603 OR GO TO WWW.DARKECOUNTYSHERIFF.ORG Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Delinquent Lands Revised Code, Sec. 5721.191 Notice of sale under judgment of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes: In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 18CV00107, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Donald Schmidt, et al., Defendants.

Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $5,310.71 (Five Thousand Three Hundred Ten and 71/100) 348 N. Bridge St. - Gettysburg A05431025040111100 Whereas, such judgement orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of such judgment; Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff of Darke County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder of an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against each parcel at the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, in the above named County, on Friday, the 26th day of October, 2018 at 10:00 o’clock A.M., and continuing from day to day thereafter, if any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same terms and conditions of the first sale and at the same time of day and at the same place, on Friday, the 9th day of November, 2018, for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel.

TERMS OF SALE: Deposit required for this property: 15% of purchase price Balance due within 30 days after Confirmation.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALL SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL TAX LIEN THAT MAY NOT BE EXTINGUISHED BY THE SALE, AND PURCHASERS OF ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY ARE URGED TO SEARCH THE FEDERAL TAX LIEN INDEX THAT IS KEPT BY THE COUNTY RECORDER TO DETERMINE IF NOTICE OF A FEDERAL TAX LIEN HAS BEEN FILED WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff, Darke County, Ohio 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 3T General Information The Sheriff is issued Orders of Sales from the Clerk of Courts Office. Sales are advertised in The Early Bird once every week for three consecutive weeks. The Sheriff’s Office does not mail or give away a list of properties or information about purchasing foreclosed property.

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

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 Second National Bank VS. Jeremy Shelton, et al.

No. 18CV00298

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 US Bank VS. Unknown Spouse of Edward Sindelar, et al.

No. 17CV00526

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 Greenville National Bank VS. N. Carol Lee, et al.

No. 18CV00067

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, October 26, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Village of Castine in Darke County to-wit:

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, October 26, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the City of Greenville in Darke County to-wit:

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, October 26, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Village of Ansonia in Darke County to-wit:

Street Address: 124 S. Main St. Castine, Ohio Parcel Number: D18221035010110300

Street Address: 408 Washington Ave. Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221235030610300

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

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor.

Property was appraised at $39,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor.

Property was appraised at $130,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor.

Property was appraised at $33,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, November 9, 2018. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21.

The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, November 9, 2018. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21.

The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, November 9, 2018. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21.

The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

TERMS OF SALE: Deposit required for this property: $5,000.00 Balance due within 30 days after Confirmation.

TERMS OF SALE: Deposit required for this property: $5,000.00 Balance due within 30 days after Confirmation.

TERMS OF SALE: Deposit required for this property: $5,000.00 Balance due within 30 days after Confirmation.

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 3T

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 3T

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 3T

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

All sales begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.

Bidding information Bidding starts as directed in each sale ad. Successful bidders must deposit in the following: If appraised value of property is less than or equal to $10,000 the deposit is $2,000.00; $10,001 - $200,000 the deposit is $5,000.00; greater than $200,000 the deposit is $10,000.00.

Personal check (proper ID, local check signed in our presence), cashier’s check or cash is accepted. The buyer will be required to sign a disclaimer that relieves the Sheriff and appraising agents of liabilities of hazards, or past due bills, as it it the responsibility of the buyer to look into these matters before the sale date. The unpaid balance of the purchase price is due within 30 days after confirmation of sale is filed.

More Information You may contact Abby Wilson at (937) 547-4603 if you require further information. A listing of properties can be viewed at darkecountysheriff.org.

Greenville BPW kicks-off 2018-2019 year GREENVILLE – Shadia Jallaq and Susan Manchester were the guest speakers at The Greenville Business & Professional Women’s (BPW) Club Sept. 13 meeting. The club kicked off the new 2018-2019 business year by holding its first meeting at the Brethren Retirement Center.

The Legislation Committee consisting of Chair Gail Snyder and members Betty Kosier, Diane Delaplane, Peggy Foutz, Kasey Christian and Jennifer Fleagle hosted the meeting. Gail Snyder introduced Shadia Jallaq who manages programs for Ohio Women Empowered to Represent. The POWER initiative at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs includes NEW Leadership Ohio and Ready to Run Campaign Training for Wom-

en. Her talk was on ‘Where Do You Find Beauty?” She urges everyone to have an opinion, to express your thoughts and to be educated on the subject that you are discussing. Jallaq said we have the freedom to speak, to create our opinion and persuade others with our opinion. To be a success we should have the ability to hear other opinions. Your own opinion is unique and valued. She encourages civil conversation. Set the tone of acceptance and civility. Snyder then introduced Susan Manchester, Republic candidate for the State Representative 84th House District. Her goal is to get government out of the way so ‘you’ can do your job the best. ‘Your’ voice is her priority.

Her most important issues surround Pro-Life, the Second

Amendment and low taxes. A discussion was held on work force development, the opioid crisis and marketing the State of Ohio as a place to live, work and play.

The Club is working on its annual guest night fun event ‘What a Girl Wants’ to be held on Oct. 13. The evening starts with a shopping experience from 4-6 p.m. at the featured stores of Merle Norman, Sadie Grace, Sweet Annie’s Cabin, The Natural Path, Expressions of Tyme, Shelly’s Antiques and Décor, Wielands Jewelers and Youniques Boutique in downtown Greenville!

Something new for the year is shopping at the 4 One Apparel store in downtown Arcanum. The evening will continue at the VFW at 219 N. Ohio St., Greenville. The night will include

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AUCTION REAL ESTATE

Sat. – October 27, 2018 at 12:00 PM 757 N Union St. – Union City, IN 47390 Showings by Appointment

**Personal property will sell same day starting at 9:30 am** Single story vinyl sided home offering three bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, living room w/ fireplace, full basement, tool shed, and detached one and a half car garage. Home also features central air and gas forced air furnace, situated on two large corner lots. Personal property to include household goods and tools will start at 9:30 am.

Terms: $3,000 down day of auction and balance due within 35 days. Please visit our website www.midwest-auctioneers.com for information and pictures or www.auctionzip.com Auctioneer ID: 30475. Selling in conjunction with Ron Moore, Auctioneer.

Joyce Barga, Owner

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

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

SATURDAY, NOV. 3, 2018 11:00 AM 1112 EVERGREEN DRIVE, GREENVILLE, OHIO (WAYNE LAKES) (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS ON SALE DAY)

Directions: From Greenville take S.R. 121 South to Ft. Jefferson. Turn RIGHT or West onto Weavers-Ft. Jefferson Rd. Then take 2nd RIGHT onto North Creek Dr. Follow this a short distance then turn RIGHT onto North Drive, then turn RIGHT again onto Evergreen, cross over the bridge then turn RIGHT onto Evergreen Drive. Auction Site will be on the LEFT. (Watch for Auction signs)

This spacious Brick Bi-Level Home Built in 1971 features (3) Bedrooms, (2) Full Baths, Large Formal Living Room, Large Family Room with Built in Display Cabinets and Book Shelves, Kitchen with Elec. Stove, Dishwasher and lots of Cabinets, Dining Area with built-in China Cupboard, Enclosed All-Weather Florida Room, Lower Level Family Room that leads to a (2) Car Attached Garage with built-in Storage Areas. Large Utility Room, Circle Driveway, Mature Landscaping and 10’x16’ Hip Roof Utility Building. Attend Open Houses and check out this spacious Bi-Level Home.

Attend Open Houses - Inspect This Property Make Financial Arrangements Be Prepared to Buy on Auction Day Open Houses: THURS., OCT. 11th, 5:00 – 6:30 PM SUN., OCT. 14th, 1:00 – 2:30 PM And by appointment…

Call: Kirby Lyons (937) 316-8400 Everett Hocker (937) 417-0748

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

FORRESTER COLLETT - OWNER

For photos and additional information on this offering please visit us at www.auctionzip.com and enter User I.D. # 8673.

Remember, Never, Ever a Buyers (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions *WHAT YOU BID IS WHAT YOU PAY* “We work for our sellers, appreciate our buyers, and love our profession”

Office: 937.316.8400 Cell: 937.459.7686

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vendors, a fashion show, silent auction and the kick-off of their Super Raffle.

Tickets can be purchased at Greenville downtown merchants: Merle Norman, Sweet Annie’s Cabin, and The Natural Path and also at 4One Apparel (Arcanum) for a cost of $15. Follow Greenville BPW Club on Facebook for more information.

The Greenville BPW Club’s mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information. The Club holds fund raisers throughout the year to raise money to grant scholarships to Darke County senior high school girls and young women furthering their career.

The Club meets the second Thursday of every month for a dinner meeting.

Those interested in learning more about the club can contact Membership Chair Sonya Crist at 937/423-3657 or sonyacrist@gmail. com.

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1958 GHS CLASS HOLDS REUNION

GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School of 1968 held its 60th year reunion on Sept. 8 at Turtle Creek Golf Course. Jim Buchy, president of the class, served as the emcee for the event. Classmates attending were (front row) Dixie McMiller Luce, Jackie Burch Dawson Dapore, Patricia Wagner Hardin, Jane Hufford Garbig, Carolyn Browne Anderson, Barbara Smith Hocker, Sandra Brumbaugh Leigh, Toni Molinari Clapper, Mary Denniston Light Bonfiglio, Gloria Stump Meyers Hahn, Jan Mowery Painter, Joan Niley Cummings, Rosalie Rehmert VanDeGrift, Sharon Phillips Rhoades, (row two) Joseph L. Dapore, Judy Zimmers Blinn, Mary Goubeaux Keuchel, Jerrine Stephens Warner, Janice Buchy Marker, Marilyn Hufford Leas, Joy Johnson Bowers, Ilze Jekabsons Koch, Richard Carr, Mary Bruner Delk, Kay Fenstermaker Mueller, John Garland, Kenny Miller, Jim Buchy, Art Smith, (row three) Claude Sowry, Ralph Hathaway, Gene Rhoades, Don Warner, Ned Myers, John W. Reed, Dick McGreevey, Jackie Cornel Zipf, Mike McFarland, Tom Engelken, Lee Jones, Pat McCarthy, Delbert Hanson, Dick Kerns, Allen Ruebush and Jim Linke. (Dick Brown photo)

UC Lions hear program on real food UNION CITY, Ind. – The Union City Lions Club held the first meeting of the 2018-19 Lions Year on Tuesday, Sept. 11. A delicious meal served

by D’s Restaurant was enjoyed by members and three guests.

After the meal, Mike Grim and Larry Carpenter shared information about a golf scramble being held in honor of Bob Gard.

Bob worked for 21 years at the Winchester Golf Club and was a Union

City Lions Club member for many years. The golf outing will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.

29, at the Winchester Golf Club.

Proceeds from the outing will go to the Journey Home in Winchester and to the Union City Lions Club.

The program for the evening was presented by Darby Livingston from Tree Hill Farms.

Darby, along with his mother and brother, are transforming the family grain farm into a farm that produces what Darby calls “real food.” Tree Hill Farms produces vegetables and meats that are chemical, antibiotic, and hormone free. Their products include many types of produce and meats including pork, beef, chicken, ducks, geese, and eggs. Tree Hill Jenny Bruns, executive director Big Brothers Big Sisters Farms wants to of Shelby & Darke Counties, receives a donation from the Greater Versailles Area Foundation.

GVAF Fund gives to Big Brothers Big Sisters VERSAILLES – The Greater Versailles Area Foundation Fund, in conjunction with The Troy Foundation, recently awarded a grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County. This grant will be used for the Versailles Big Buddies afterschool mentorship program.

Big Buddies is a nine-month commitment where high school students volunteer two times per month to mentor elementary students. During these meetings, high school students, under the supervision of Big Brothers Big Sisters staff, are matched with and elementary student and work with them on different educational and recreational activities. This year’s program will focus on “Mindfulness: Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies”.

Last year, Big Brothers Big Sisters served 210 students under the age of 18 in their after-school Big Buddies programs throughout Shelby and Darke counties.

High school mentoring programs have become a widespread component of many nationally affiliated Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies. Studies prove

that children who spend time with a positive role model are more likely to become healthy, productive adults.

This donation will allow Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County to expand and continue their Big Buddies program in Versailles.

The agency is currently recruiting high school students to participate as Big Buddy mentors for the elementary school Little Buddy mentees who are enrolled in the Big Buddies programs. Big Buddies programs are held at Ansonia Local Schools, Greenville City Schools, Sidney City Schools, and Versailles Exempted Village Schools.

For more information, students can contact their school guidance counselor or call the Big Brothers Big Sisters agency office.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is a nonprofit United Way member agency. If you would like to make a difference in the life of a child, either through volunteering or financial contribution, please contact the agency at 937-4927611, 937-547-9622 or go to www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org for more information.

Pictured are Union City Lions Club President Joe Wyant and Darby Livingston from Tree Hill Farms in Union City, Ind.

become the local “one-stop shop for real food.” Darby told said Tree Hill Farms has purchased the old Pit Stop Grill building in Union City. They want to use the facility as a kitchen to process their food and to hold farm to table events. They do not have plans to open it as a restaurant but would like to bring in guest chefs to prepare

meals and to have teaching events that deal with food preparation.

If you are interested in food from Tree Hill Farms the best way to access that is on their website. They have pick-up locations around the area or will deliver to your door for a $9 delivery charge.

Their web address is https://treehillfarms.com/.

PRIVATE SALE OF REAL ESTATE BY SEALED BID KEITH E. WEAVER and PATRICIA A. WEAVER Keith E. Weaver and Patricia A. Weaver, will take sealed bid on the real estate located at 9630 W. Falknor Road, Covington, Ohio 45318 identified as follows: 82.435 acres more or less of tillable agricultural ground and woodland (adjacent to creek with all season spring, trails, excellent hunting and mature hardwood trees) including a two-story historic brick home consisting of 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, basement, outbuilding/barn and grain bin, Township of Newton, Miami County, Ohio. Parcel ID No. I22-001200.

The subject property is being sold “as is”. The sealed bids will be accepted at the Law Office of Garbig & Schmidt, LLC, 2840 Alt. St. Rt. 49 N., Suite A, Arcanum, Ohio, until Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. Ohio time. Bidder must clearly set forth his/her bid in a total dollar amount. The sealed bids will be opened at the office of Garbig & Schmidt, LLC on the same day, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. Ohio time. All interested bidders who have submitted sealed bids may be present at the opening of the bids and may raise their bids.

Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. The successful bidder shall enter into a contract for the purchase of said real estate. The successful bidder shall pay $25,000.00 earnest money deposit on date of sale. The balance of said purchase price shall be due and payable upon delivery of an Ohio Warranty Deed no later than December 7, 2018. At the closing, all real estate taxes and assessments, if any, for the year in which the closing takes place shall be prorated to the closing date using the short form tax proration method based upon the most recent real estate tax bill for the Property. Such proration shall be final, and after such proration is made the successful bidder shall be responsible for paying all installments of such taxes and assessments becoming due and payable thereafter, including CAUV recoupment costs, if any.

Possession shall be given at closing. Any statements made on day of sale shall take precedence over any statements made in this advertisement. A bid packet including a map of real property and bid form will be available at the office of Garbig & Schmidt, LLC, Attorneys at Law at 2840 Alt. St. Rt. 49N, Suite A, Arcanum, Ohio 45304 or call (937) 692-5278.

PUBLIC AUCTION of ANTIQUE FARM EQUIPMENT

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2018 10:00 AM ____________________________________________________ Located 1/2 mile west of Osgood at 8379 State Route 705, Yorkshire, OH 45388 ____________________________________________________

FARM EQUIPMENT

JD 6’ rope trip spring tooth; JD 250A disc 6 bottom plow; variety of JD & IH subsoilers; variety of JD & Oliver plows; Tumblebug scraper; (2) JD PTO air pumps; Warner Howe Co. stove cart; More Corn #2 hand crank corn grader; Bos Washing Machine Co Perfection #6 washer; wagon jack; variety of fodder cutters; American Harrow Co 2 wheel cart w/ scale; (2) folding log saws; (6) JD low pressure cylinders for 2 cyl. tractors; fence stretcher; 56 weld on plow tips for Blacksmith shears; shoe laste; hammers.

HORSE DRAWN EQUIPMENT

JD Model D low down spreader (excellent shape); JD #245 corn planter; JD riding disk harrow; JD 1 row riding cultivator; JD 1 row walk behind cultivator; JD Van Brunt five disc drill; JD Big 4 sickle mower (5’ cut); JD potato digger; JD end gate seeders; Moline Plow Co Gladiator stalk cutter; Superior & Hoosier Drill Co. 5 hole drills; NI steel wheel wagon gear with original tongue; Brown Mfg riding disc ridger; Clipper Plow Co. Defiance corn cutter; (2) Foos Scientific 2 row steel corn harvesters; Brown Manly Plow Co. Steel Duke culitvator; Cole Mfg. Co 1 row 2 seed planter; (5) walk between the row cultivators; sweep rake; 7’x20” wooden roller; American Harrow Co manure spreader on wood spoke wheels; AC Evans Mfg Co. hand drop 2 row corn planter; IH riding 2 row corn planter; Aspenwall Mfg. Co 1 row potato planter & potato cutter; American Seeding Machine Co. disc harrow on wheels; Madison Plow Co Bemis tobacco/tomato planter; steel & wood slip scoops; dirt scraper; Kellborn & Jacobs Mfg Co wheel dirt or gravel scoop; hay tedder on wood spoke wheels; 2 row corn cutter sled; horse bits; single/double/ triple trees; neck yokes; 15 tongues.

HORSE DRAWN PLOWS

A large variety of JD, IH, Vulcan, Syracuse, Oliver and other plows.

TOYS

A large variety of JD and other toys. ____________________________________________________ Note: There are not many small items, therefore be on time. This is only a partial listing of the auction. OPEN HOUSE: The equipment will be available to view on Sunday, October 14th 1-3pm. For pictures and complete listing of auction go to www.coldwaterauctionservice.net ____________________________________________________

MR. & MRS. ALLEN BOHMAN 419-852-0378

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GHS Class of 1977 holds reunion GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School Class of 1977 held its 41st year reunion on Aug. 25 at the American Legion Hall.

Top photo – (front row) Jon Gray, Steve Bonfiglio, Jeff Hangen, Steve Brewer, Rusty Clark, Joe Gerace (row two) Kim Capstick Ponchot, Jody Flommersfeld, Roberta Hile Gutch, Tammy Goubeaux Au, Sheri Burk Barker, Dawn Foreman Kelly, Cathy Andrews Detrick, Louise Honeycutt Alexander, Mike Kiser, (third row) Scott Goubeaux, Marilyn Fox Rhoades, Carolyn Fox Brant, Betty Condon Weiss, Elaine Clark McKay, Jane Hemmerich Kaiser, Elaine Harter, Debi Howell Hoskins, Darlene Keaser Grubb, Paul Ackley, Rick Loehner, Jeff Landis (row four) Connie Benanzer Ackley, Kathy Foureman Good, Theresa Hartzell Jones, Barb Condon

UC Lions recognize perfection at meeting UNION CITY, Ind. – At the Sept.

25 meeting of the Union City Lions, they started with a delicious meal prepared by D’s Restaurant in Union City. The members enjoyed chicken, mac and cheese, green beans, mixed fruit, and a roll.

Among the items on the agenda for this meeting was to honor the club members who had

Shown are (front row) Larry Amspaugh, Mick Carpenter, Larry Applegate, George Green, David Lenkensdofer, Owen Griffith, Joe Wyant, (back row) Dan Green, Gary Miller, Doug LeMaster, Jack Anderson, Troy Rose, Sam Davenport, Ed Speight, Harold (Hoddy) Speight, Blake Clevenger, and Kevin Lehman.

perfect attendance Union City Lions attendance during Club members the 2017-18 Lions last year.

Pictured are who had perfect year.

Empowering gets 2nd donation from Eagles

Hammaker, Sherry Howell Fox, Zelda Conley Riffell, Amy Bedwell Erisman, Candy Brewer Helm, Martha Baker Baker, Rachel Pequignot Jones, Kevin Jones, (row five) Jerry Boolman, Kelly Holdeman, Steve Lipps, Doug Baker, Dave Fitzgerald, Gloria Keller Brinley and Jim Kelly.

Bottom photo – (front row) Marty McCabe, Jon Quellhorst, Judy

Miller Ehler, Stephani Frye Wampler, Melissa Schwenn Hornsby, Rhonda Seals, Tami Sturgill Ross, Angie Martin Bailie, Deb Morrow Shiverdecker, (row two) Kellie Smith Lovejoy, Leigh Knoch Fletcher, Kent Marker, Tim Mitchell, Gail Short Vertz, Cheryl May Tharp, Connie Whitlock Daub, Elsje Rodenburgh, Jeff Wright, (row three) Mark Suter, Sue Subler Hender-

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son, Steve Schmidt, Terri Mogle Haber, Cheryl Vore Getzan, Terri McMiller Feazel, Beth Schatz Enis, (row four) Denny Ruble, Steve Stentzel, Tom Wilt, Todd Warner, Larry Raffel, Nathan Sharp, and Kent Rehmert.

Present but not pictured were Kathy Young Warvel, Tim Warvel, Mardy Hilderbrand and Teresa Berner Rasmussen. (Dick Brown photos)

GREENVILLE – Greenville Fraternal Order of Eagles 2177 presented a donation check to Empowering Darke County Youth recently. Noting the importance of supporting today’s youth, this was the organization’s second donation this year.

Community support donations come from Eagles Charitable Bingo funds.

The fraternal organization has a long history of actively supporting young people, from college scholarships for graduating seniors to the Empowering

Erica Price, Greenville Eagles 2177 treasurer, presents second donation check this year to Bob Robinson, Program Coordinator for Empowering Darke County Youth.

tutoring programs.

“We are currently enrolling students in our After School Program,” said Bob Robinson, Program Coordinator. “Our goal is to make sure we have no waiting list this year… this donation goes a long way to helping

us reach that goal.”

“We support a wide variety of nonprofit community service organizations,” Erica Price, Eagles treasurer, said. “This one is especially important because the kids we’re helping are our future.”

Membership in the Eagles is open to the public. Applications can be obtained at 113 E. Third Street. The organization also provides a variety of services and events to the public, including daily breakfast and lunch.

E m p o w e r ing Darke County Youth is a United Way Partner Agency providing After School and Summer Tutoring programs to assist students in the areas of language arts and math with the goal of Strong Students for a Strong Community.

SATURDAY, OCT. 13, 2018 @ 9:00AM KIRBY LYONS AUCTION FACILITY 5378 SEBRING-WARNER RD., GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331 DOORS OPEN AT 8:00AM *PREVIEW IS FRIDAY, OCT. 12TH FROM 12:00PM TO 5:00PM*

(3) AUTOMOBILES – FORD F-150 PICK-UP TRUCK – TOOLS – SHOP EQUIPMENT – ANTIQUES COLLECTIBLES – FURNITURE – APPLIANCES – GUNS & GUN CABINETS - HOUSEHOLD

Directions: Approx. 30 miles NORTH of Dayton, Ohio. From the intersection of S.R. 49 and U.S. 127 Bypass, take U.S. 127 NORTH approx. ¼ mile to Sebring-Warner Rd. and turn RIGHT or EAST to auction site, just 2 buildings EAST of the “Early Bird”. (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS ON SALE DAY) AUTOMOBILES – TRUCK MOTORCYCLES 2006 Ford XL F-150 Pick-Up Truck, V-6, Auto, Air, Tilt, P.S., Alum. Wheels, SS Running Boards, Silver exterior, Black Tonto Cover, Rhino Lined Bed, only 105,790 miles, Super Sharp; 2005 Buick Rendezvous, 4-Door Hatchback, 3400 V-6, Auto, A/C, P.W., P. Locks, Alum. Wheels, 3rd Row Seating, Dark Blue, Gray Cloth, Runs, Drives & Looks Great; 2004 Cadillac CTS 4-Door Sedan, 3.6 Liter V-6, Full Power Equip., Alum. Wheels, Leather, Dk. Gray, 176,917 miles, Sharp Car; 1994 Chevrolet Corvette, Dk. Green, Full Power Equip., Alum. Wheels, not running at time of listing, cranks over, but doesn’t fire, great project car; 2008 Yamaha Star 650 Motorcycle, only 1,033 miles, Black with Gray Flames, Windshield, Super Nice Motorcycle, Looks Like New; 2002 Suzuki 400 Burgman Scooter, Automatic, Windshield, Silver, 13,300 miles, Looks & Runs Great!

LAWN MOWERS & LAWN EQUIPMENT Ariens 16 HP 48” Cut, Hydro, Lawn Tractor; Simplicity 14 HP 38” Cut, Hydro, Rear Engine Rider; Troy-Bilt 21” Self Propelled 6 ¾ HP Walk Mower; Gas Garden Tiller; Poly Lawn Dumping Trailer (Like New); Metal Lawn Dumping Trailer; Elec. Pressure Washer; NEW in Box Earthwise Elec. Leaf Blower; B&D Worx Battery Trimmer; Craftsman Elec. Leaf Blower; Toro Elec. Weed Trimmer; Mac 3200 Gas 12” Chain Saw; Home-Lite 12” Gas Chain Saw; Rubber Tire Wheel Barrow; Long Handle Yard Tools.

WAGON 16 Ft. Flat Bed Hay Wagon.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Wood Hand Crank Coffee Grinder; #9 Griswold Iron Skillet; Wall Mount Cast Dinner Bell; Cast Pitcher Pump; Rooster Weather Vane; Wood Nail Keg; Rooster Tea Kettle; (2) Sadd Irons; Early Cast Coca-Cola Opener; S.S. Coin Changer; Granite Coffee Pot & Cups; Oil Lamp; Coleman Camping Lantern; Wood Rolling Pin; Galv. Sprinkling Can; Radio Flyer Wagon; Early Framed Chicken Feed Advertising; Ruby Red Gone With The Wind Lamp; Binoculars; Hot Wheel Cars; Record Albums, 60’s – 70’s Bands, Elvis, 45 Records; Neon Lighted Marlboro Cigarette Sign.

SHOP EQUIPMENT & TOOLS King Kraft 2000 Watt Gas Generator; (2) Craftsman Rolling Tool Cabinets; Craftsman Bench Drill Press; Craftsman 5 HP 22 Gal. Air Compressor with Hose; sev. Wet/Dry Shop Vacuums; (2) 55,000 B.T.U. Space Heaters; 3 ½ HP Portable Air Compressor with Hose; sev. Bottle Jacks; (2) Floor Jacks; Jack Stands; set of Car Ramps; (2) ½” Air Impact Wrenches; Air Chisel; Air Sander; Solder Gun; Craftsman & Power Kraft Machinist Tool Boxes; 110 & 220 Extension Cords; Skil & B&D Circular Saws; Craftsman & B&D Elec. Drills; Ryobi Battery Drill; (2) Halogen Lights; (3) Movers Dollies; 2-Wheel Hand Truck; Digital Multimeter; Ratchet Ring

Compressor; Valve Grinder; Tach & Dwell Reel Shop Light; sev. Battery Jump Boxes; Battery Charger; (2) Tarps; Elec.

Wire; Drill Bits; Hammers; Pliers; misc. Hand Tools; Alum.

Extension Ladder; Wood Step Ladder; Furnace Fan; Barrel Pump; Reese Hitch Style Motorcycle Carrier.

4–GUN CABINETS (2) Sentinel (10) Gun Locking Gun Cabinets, Black with Gold Trim; Oak 6 Ft. (6) Rifle Gun Cabinet, Etched Glass Front Door, Bottom Drawer (Nice); Oak 7 ½ Ft. (8) Rifle Gun Cabinet, Etched Glass Front Door, Bottom Drawer (Nice).

GUNS Winchester Mdl. # 1300, 12 GA. Pump Shot Gun, Black Edition, Very Nice; Early Benjamin Franklin 22 Cal. Pump Pistol.

MISC. Huffy Girl’s Bicycle; Westpoint Girls Bicycle; Roadmaster Girls Mountain Bicycle; (4) 255/50-7R-16 Tires on Alum.

Corvette Wheels; (2) Coleman Camping Stoves; Lawn Chairs; lg. Live Trap.

FURNITURE Large (3) Cushion Tan Sofa, Very Nice; 3-Pc. Maple Bedroom Suite, Dbl. Bed, Dresser & Mirror, 5-Drawer Chest of Drawers (Very Nice); 2-Pc. Maple Kitchen Hutch; 4-Drawer Pine Chest of Drawers; 8-Drawer Wood Dresser; Maroon Rocker/Recliner; Black Futon Sofa; Oak & Blue Upholstery Base Rocker; sm. Cast Round Patio Table & (2) Chairs; (2) Elec. Fireplace Stoves; Seller Painted Side Cabinet; Lamp Tables; Bookcases; Piano Bench; (2) Bar Stools; Oak Standing Jewelry Box; Oak Mirrored Medicine Cabinet; (2) Office Chairs.

APPLIANCES Haier Apartment Size Ref./Freezer (White) (Like New); Whirlpool Portable Dishwasher with Butcher Block Top; Amana Elec. Dryer (White); Whirlpool Elec. Washer (White).

HOUSEHOLD & MISC. (3) Eden Pure Heaters; Radio, C.D., Turntable Music Center; DVD Players; I-Pod Docking Station; NEW Dressmaker Sewing Machine; Toshiba Portable Lap Top Computer; NEW 13” R.C.A. TV; Bissell & Shark Elec. Sweepers; 12” Color TV with DVD Player; (2) nice Microwave Ovens; (2) Kawai Elec.

Keyboards; Radios; (2) Record Players; Reel to Reel Player; Elec. Heaters & Fans; NEW Craig 15 ½” Flat Screen TV, still in box; Dell 1100 Lap Top Computer; Wood TV Trays; NEW and like New Men’s Shoes & Boots; 10’x10’ Portable Garden Pavilion; Vizio 27” Flat Screen TV with Remote; numerous Boxes of Bath & Hand Towels; Curtains; Blankets; Afghans; Table Cloths; (3) Poly Folding Tables; NEW Rugs; Men’s Coats & Jackets; Pictures & Mirrors; sev. Coolers; (2) Alum.

Walkers; Candles; Sewing items; Knick Knacks; Shop Light; Fuel Cans; sev. Bag Chairs; Wood Hanging Swing; NEW Outside Night Light; (3) Motorcycle Helmets (Black); 3 Ft. Step Ladder; NEW in boxes Kitchen Utensils; Appliances; Flatware; Pots; Pans; Pyrex Bowls; Corning Baking Dishes; Vision Cookware; NEW 40 Pc. Stoneware Dish Set; misc.

Toys; C.D.’s; DVD’s; Cassettes; 8-Tracks; set of NEW Golf Cart Hub Caps; NEW 20 Pc. Set of Corelle Dishes; (2) NEW 4-N-1 Digital Media Players; Boxes of Nails, Bolts, Screws; Hwd. Spray Paint; sev. Car Radios; NEW Light Bulbs; Folding Ladder; Fireproof Safe.

THE ESTATE OF RICHARD BORTON

KAREN BRUMBAUGH ~ EXECUTOR NATHAN HOSEK ~ ATTORNEY. CASE #: 18-1-228 • ALL items must be paid for the day of auction.

• ALL items are sold as-is.

Office: 937.316.8400 • We must collect Sales Tax (EXCEPT on titled vehicles).

Cell: 937.459.7686 • TERMS: Cash or Good Check with Proper Photo ID; Visa / MC / Discover accepted with a 3% Clerk Fee added.

Michel Werner Auctioneer

• Visit us online @ www.auctionzip.com and enter USER I.D. #8673 for photos and information.

• Food from Heavy Smokers BBQ available on site!

• Preview day on Friday, October 12th from 12:00PM to 5:00PM.

• REMEMBER: +++Never, Ever a Buyer’s (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions…What You Bid Is What You Pay! We work for our sellers, we appreciate our buyers, and we love our profession! Kirby & Staff

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AUTOMOTIVE MARKET

TASKS assists MV with CPR education

Lavern Weitzel presents a $500 check to Ashley Slavin of Camp Encouragement.

Fort Recovery CruiseIn set for Oct. 13 FORT RECOVERY – A Cruise-In will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13, 4-8 p.m., on the streets of Fort Recovery – rain or shine. Proceeds will be used to fund community projects and automotive scholarships. Dash plaques and more than 40 awards will be given away. Cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome to participate. For more information, call 419-

375-4908.

The Cruise-In is sponsored by area merchants, Fort Recovery Merchants and the Fort Street Car Classics Car Club. The club has donated to the Fort Recovery Museum, school, fire department, police, Camp Encouragement, Center for Neurological Development, Cancer Society and more.

Edison State brings comedian to campus PIQUA – Edison State Community College brings comedian and singer– songwriter Evan Wecksell to the Piqua Campus on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Cafeteria. This hilarious performance is open to the community and is being offered free of charge.

Often compared to comedic superstars Adam Sandler and Stephen Lynch, Evan’s act is a blend of comedy and music that celebrates the college experience, endorses Internet addiction, and lampoons bad music. Evan has been noted as one of the funniest and most energetic performers to emerge from New York’s comedy clubs and musical

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Evan has made a series of appearances on TBS’ Conan, was named a “Hot Comedy Act” by Campus Activities Magazine and has emerged on radio stations across the globe.

Evan is also recognizable from his appearances on such pop-culture shows as VH1’s “I Love the 80s” and E! Television’s “30 Most Outrageous Celebrity Feuds” and more.

For more information about the event, contact Nate Cole at ncole@edisonohio.edu or call 937381-1555.

Bradford plans open house BRADFORD – The Village of Bradford will be hosting an open house to allow the public to tour the new water treatment facility. The open house will take place on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Village staff and others involved in making this project a success will be present to answer any questions you may have. A light lunch will be provided

by Artesian of Pioneer.

Contact Roger Looker at 937-448-2718 with any questions.

UNION CITY – Prior to a recent board meeting of Mississinawa Valley Local Schools, TASKS, Inc. board members Ted Braun, Dan Watren, and Scott Garrison were present to meet with MV board members Amy Hanes, Dale Breymier, and Superintendent Doug Dunham to look over the new CPR equipment purchased with grant money given by the TASKS organization.

School nurse Jamie Wisner reached out to TASKS in early 2018 for assistance in purchasing 9 CPR mannequins (5 adult, 1 child, and 3 infant) and 2 AED trainers for classroom use, teaching students how to perform CPR. The equipment was received prior to the end of the school year and will be used for the first time this school year. The mannequins (adult, pediatric, and infant) are equipped with electronic feedback indicators that tell the student if their compressions are being done at the proper depth and rate. The AED trainers are true to life and have all the voice commands found in a publicly available AED. Nurse Wisner intends to use these equipment pieces to train students on CPR at both the fourth and ninth grade levels in hopes of obtaining Heart Safe School accreditation through the SADS Foundation for the school district. Heart Safe School accreditation is not a requirement, but a desire shared among the Darke county school nurses to ensure that Darke county schools are offering the saf-

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and are substantiated with a written receipt from the organization. If you have any questions regarding TASKS, please feel free to contact

Scott Garrison at 937-3711249. Donations may be mailed to TASKS, Inc., 28 E. Ward St., Versailles, OH 45380.

Greenville Park Board

GREENVILLE – The Greenville Park Board will meet in regular session on Thursday, Oct. 11, 6 p.m., in the Council Room, Municipal Building, Greenville.

Columbus Day closing

GREENVILLE – The Darke County Offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 8, in observance of Columbus Day.

Fish sale for pond owners

GREENVILLE – The Darke Soil and Water Conservation District is conducting their annual fish sale. They are offering largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, yellow perch, black crappie, redear sunfish, hybrid bluegill, white amur, koi, and minnows. Call the Darke Soil and Water Conservation for order forms and pricing. You can visit darkeswcd.com, follow them on Facebook and Twitter, or stop by the office at 1117 South Towne Court, Greenville.

Orders must be received with payment at the office no later than Monday, Oct. 15 before 4 p.m., call 5481715 ext. 3. You can pick up your order at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18. Please bring a 5-gallon bucket full of your pond water to transport the fish.

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est environment possible to the youth in our community.

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TASKS, Inc. (Teaching About Safety Kids’ Style) is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization, as approved by the IRS in June of 2014. TASKS was created with the intent of funding safety education initiatives aimed at Darke County youth. As a 501(c)3, any contributions to TASKS, Inc. could be tax deductible

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• Lighting. To get in on today’s lighting trends, go for a layered lighting design in your space by installing a light kit or selecting a fan with a pre-installed fixture.

• Control. Some fans feature full-range dimming and full-function remote control capabilities, to offer added convenience in controlling a room’s environment.

Size it to Your Space Size is really important when selecting a ceiling fan.

If a fan is too large, it can overwhelm the space. On the flip side, if the fan is too small, the airflow may be inadequate. The American Lighting Association suggests the following fan sizes compared to square footage: • Up to 75 sq-ft, 36 in. or less • 75-144 sq-ft, 36 to 42 in • 144-225 sq-ft, 44 to 40 in • 225-400 sq. ft, 50 to 54 in Find Your Style Once you’ve identified the size and application of your fan, it’s time for the fun part -- choosing a style that complements your style.

Consider fan shape, blade features and finish to help you meet the room’s design needs.

For a simple home upgrade that goes a long way, consider a ceiling fan with all the features you’ll want and need for year-round comfort and beauty. (StatePoint)

Whether it’s to stream a movie from the bedroom or lock the front door using smart home technology, you’ve likely come to expect Wi-Fi to reach every corner of your house. The reality is that there are certain locations in many homes where Internet-connected devices and smartphones are unable to receive a steady WiFi signal (or any signal at all) from the router. These sad places are called “dead zones.”

“Dead zones typically include bathrooms, second and third story bedrooms, attics, basements, garages and back patios - and they can drive everyone in the house absolutely crazy,” says Jeff Parker, the “WiFi Guru,” and editor of the Milo Wi-Fi Blog, a source for practical advice, new products, and leading-edge technology dedicated to enhancing the Wi-Fi experience.

So, given today’s basement-to-attic demand for Wi-Fi access, what is the most economical and effective strategy for winning the battle against dead zones in your home? Parker offers five no-cost/low-cost suggestions: 1. Keep your router away from metal. Objects such as mirrors, televisions, appliances or anything large made primarily of metal (i.e. decorative furniture, filing cabinets, even fish tanks) have the potential to impair your network’s signal strength. If possible, move such items and your router apart.

2. Switch to a less crowded frequency. In living spaces like apartment buildings, too many broadcasting networks can interfere with each other and impact Wi-Fi quality. Because routers broadcast across two wireless frequency bands, 2.4 and 5 GHz, when one is too crowded it acts like a highway packed with cars. The good news is you

can usually switch frequencies within your mobile device settings to use the less crowded channel.

3. Reboot regularly.

Routers asked to complete many requests, such as handing out multiple IP addresses to different devices and handling large downloads, can end up slowing down because of the heavy workload. You can think of rebooting your router as basically refreshing it and clearing any memory or stalled tasks.

4. Get the latest hardware. If you’re still using that dinosaur router from the early 2000s, it’s probably time for an upgrade.

Outfitting your home with a smarter and more advanced router could be the solution to your Wi-Fi woes, especially if your existing router is a very old

model with limited capabilities. Internet service providers often provide router upgrades by request for no charge.

5. Consider a distributed mesh Wi-Fi system.

For Wi-Fi that reaches farther, consider a mesh WiFi system, which consists of a main router connected to a modem and a series of satellite Wi-Fi distribution modules placed throughout the house. Those from Milo provide a strong uninterrupted signal to every WiFi device in the home, from attic to basement. To learn more, visit milowifi.com or call 1-877-426-6456.

Don’t just live with the dead zones in your home.

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Four common weatherization myths – debunked Weatherizing your home for each season can make it more comfortable – but how to do it can be confusing. Here are four common weatherizing myths – busted! – to help get your home ready for cooler weather to come.

Myth 1: It doesn’t matter where your thermostat is placed.

Truth: Location, location, location! You may be spending more on heating and cooling than you need to be if your thermostat is in the wrong place. Placed in direct sunlight, you run the risk of getting false readings, as it can “think” the room is warmer than it actually feels, causing your air conditioner to turn on when it isn’t needed. Similarly, a thermostat placed near the kitchen often reads that the

home is far warmer than it truly is due to the stove and oven. The best location is on an interior wall, centrally located and near areas where you spend the most time, ensuring these rooms are the most comfortable.

Myth 2: Closed curtains and blinds in cold weather prevent heat escape.

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However, opening curtains and blinds during the day when direct sunlight hits can also allow for a warming effect. In winter, draperies should be closed at dusk but opened at dawn.

In addition, heat escape through windows can be prevented with window in-

sulation products such as Duck brand Roll-On Window Kits, which create a barrier between outdoor air and a home’s interior, helping block drafts and air leaks. And, it’s also a myth that these are hard to install: A pre-taped edge makes for easy roll-on application, requiring no measuring, while fitting snuggly to indoor window frames to provide an airtight, crystalclear seal.

Myth 3: It’s expensive to draft-proof your home.

Truth: Homeowners can actually save hundreds of dollars annually on heating and cooling costs with proper weatherization early in the season. How do you do it? There are many inexpensive, do-it-yourself weatherization products that are

easy on the wallet and easy to install, requiring minimal -- if any -- tools.

Windows and doors are the two largest draft sources in any home and should be top priorities for homeowners. Duck brand MAX Strength Silicone Weatherstrip Seals are quick to install and seal various size gaps around windows and doors that may be allowing air to escape.

Myth 4: It’s cheaper to keep your home at a

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Truth: A common misconception is that it’s better to keep your home at a constant temperature, even when you’re not home.

However, if the system runs less during the day, it uses less energy. According to Energy.gov, you can save as much as 10 percent a year on heating and cooling by turning your thermostat back 7-10 degrees from its normal setting for eight hours a day.

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Don’t let common myths scare you. Weatherizing can be an affordable, easy do-ityourself project -- especially if you plan ahead. (StatePoint)

Is your heating system ready for cool weather?

Savvy homeowners know that with cool weather, comes a bit of preparation.

A quick audit of your heating equipment can mean less wasted energy, a more comfortable home and lower energy bills.

Beyond having an efficient heating system properly installed, you can prepare for the season in the following ways: • Clean heating filters.

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