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Bike racks returning to downtown Greenville SUSAN HARTLEY

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GREENVILLE – The colorful bike racks will be returning to South Broadway. Greenville City Council on Tuesday voted to bring the bike racks back once the seats are removed and Main Street Greenville produces a hold harmless agreement with proof the racks are insured. The agreement must also state the bike racks are in the city’s right-of-way and must be approved by the city’s law director. The bike racks were initiated by Main Street Greenville in 2016, and were paid for through a crowd-funding program. The city removed the bike racks earlier this year, citing possible injury could occur to those playing on or around the racks. On Oct. 2, the city’s Safety Committee met to review safety concerns and discuss the future of the bike racks. At that meeting, several options were discussed, including

painting the racks a more neutral color to draw attention away from what councilman and Safety Committee Chairman John Hensley referred to as “something kids would want to play on.” The committee’s report to council on Tuesday included painting the racks a “neutral color such as forest green.” Following a brief discussion Tuesday, it was decided not to paint the racks, but to just have the seats removed by the manufacturer. Councilwoman Dori Howdieshell said she “had a lot of discussion” with people who told her they like the colorful bike racks, which were located in front of several businesses. “They take your eye right up to the business,” Howdieshell said. Tracy Treon agreed, pointing out that during a recent visit to Bellefontaine with several other Greenville officials to check out positive changes the Logan County city has made, they saw colorful flags in the downtown district, drawing attention to specific business-

es. Their tour guide, Tryon said, made reference to the flags, and said “color sells.” “For Greenville to be vibrant we need to get our downtown business district full,” Tryon said. The business district, he continued, needs to be “eclectic” in order to attract young people. In other business Tuesday: * Council heard a report from the AdHoc Committee concerning possible restructuring of the city’s street department. According to their report, the committee found a need to increase the number of workers in the department as follows: add one full time maintenance position; create a secretary position for the department; create a part time street sweeper position; add one maintenance crew leader and one sewer maintenance crew leader. The department will continue with 10 seasonal workers as the budget allows. * Council also heard an AdHoc Committee report on possible restructuring

Greenville city crews are shown in 2016 installing the bicycle bike racks. The racks will soon be returned to South Broadway with modifications to make them safer.

of the city’s police department. The committee found restructuring of

the department was not needed at this time, that the main issues were that

the salary/wages of the department needed to be reviewed and adjusted.

Early Bird/Bluebag Media recognized for support of ARTS COUNT season DARKE COUNTY Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes The Early Bird & Bluebag Media for their Impresario Sponsorship contribution to the DCCA 2017-2018 ARTS COUNT season. The local news publications are the spotlight sponsor for DCCA’s November 4th Artists Series presentation of award winning vocal ensemble Six Appeal at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall. According to DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan, “DCCA is grateful for The Early Bird & Bluebag Media’s sponsorship, which helps enable our efforts to provide culturally enriching experiences for the citizens of our community.” The Early Bird and Bluebag Media are publications of Brothers Publishing. The Early Bird was founded in 1968, and is delivered to more than 28,000 homes each week. From their beginning, singing as a collegiate hobby, Six Appeal has evolved to become an in-demand act that performs everywhere from college campuses to state fairs to theaters and classrooms. Consisting of Andrew Berkowitz, Michael Brookens, Nathan Hickey, Reuben Hushagen, Trey Jones, and Jordan Roll, the group has become known for their vivid musical style, unmatched energy, and play-

Keith Foutz, president and publisher of The Early Bird and Bluebag Media is pictured with Andrea Jordan, Executive Director of the Darke County Center For the Arts. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

ful charm. Their repertoire spans decades and genres, and includes pop, country, classic rock, jazz, rhythm and blues, and more. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show cost $20/$10 students, and can be obtained by calling 937-547-0908. Tickets are also available online at www.CenterForArts.net or may be purchased at DCCA’s office located within Greenville Public Library. Tickets also will be available at the door prior to the performance. Six Appeal also will present their educational outreach program for junior high students in four performances at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall on Nov. 2 and 3; these presentations are free and open to the public. Contact DCCA for more information regarding specific show times which are scheduled in coordination

with local schools. Thanks to community support, Darke County Center for the Arts has presented an Artists Series at St. Clair Memorial Hall, for more than 35 years, featuring outstanding professional performing artists, right here in our own backyard. The Artists Series continues in 2018 with Rhonda Vincent & The Rage on Jan. 20 and Toledo Symphony Orchestra’s Pops presentation featuring special guest Connor Bogart on May 19. Tickets are currently available for all upcoming DCCA events. For more information on DCCA, the and the 2017-2018 ARTS COUNT season or to purchase tickets for an upcoming event, contact the DCCA office at (937) 547-0908 or visit us online at www.CenterForArts.net.

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Greenville ALDI opens doors to expanded store CLINTON RANDALL

STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The newly remodeled ALDI grocery store in Greenville officially re-opened its doors to the public Tuesday morning. Eager shoppers lined the parking lot ready to check out the inside of the expanded building. The location originally opened for business in 1992 at 415 Wagner Ave. in Greenville. Remodeling began on the interior and exterior of the store over the summer and was recently completed. The biggest change, according to Ryan Harmon, Director

of Store Operations, is the addition of a fifth aisle for shopping. “With the addition of another aisle, we made way for more refrigeration and more fresh products for our customers,” Harmon explained. “We will also be adding a new product range in the near future.” “To sum it up, we have all the same great prices with now more room and a better shopping experience,” he added. The international grocery chain recently remodeled stores in the Dayton area and will be re-opening another in two weeks in Wapakoneta. There are 13 new stores opening nation wide, according to

Harmon. The Greenville location currently employees more than a dozen people, including store manager Karen Stockslager. The store is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Sunday. For Tuesday’s re-opening, the first 100 customers received a “Golden Ticket” gift card for up to $100 and everyone could signup to win free produce for a year. “I just want to give a shoutout to the entire staff for all their time getting the store ready…they did a great job,” concluded Harmon. Visit www.aldi.us for specials and more information.

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Student caught with pot at middle school DRUGS On Oct. 11 a School Resource OfďŹ cer was contacted by the Greenville Junior High principal about a report of a student being in possession of drugs at the school. The principal escorted the student to the ofďŹ ce and began questioning him. The student denied having possession of anything illegal, but when asked to empty his pockets he pulled out a baggie with green leaf vegetation and a clear pipe with burnt residue. The student told the principal and the ofďŹ cer he had been asked to “holdâ€?

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the items by someone. The SRO took possession of the items and the student’s father was called to the school. The student ďŹ nally admitted he’d taken the items from his older brother. The student was suspended from school and was issued a citation for possession of marijuana. On Oct. 16 an ofďŹ cer conducted a trafďŹ c stop on East Russ Road for a registration violation. Four individuals were inside the vehicle. When the ofďŹ cer began his investigation, he could smell the strong odor of marijuana coming from in-

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side the vehicle. The driver, Wesley Wilson, said the car belonged to the front seat passenger, Kiana Aslinger. When asked why the car was being driven without a license plate, Aslinger told the ofďŹ cer she’d recently purchased the vehicle and had a temporary tag, which had gotten wet and must have fallen off. Aslinger also told the ofďŹ cer the car smelled of marijuana because she’d smoked some earlier in the day. The ofďŹ cer had all four passengers exit the vehicle and conducted a probable cause search. A drawstring pouch was found in the glove box. Inside the pouch the ofďŹ cer found a baggie containing green leaf vegetation and a pipe. Aslinger admitted the baggie contained marijuana and that it belonged to her. Aslinger was issued a misdemeanor citation for possession of marijuana. Wilson was given a warning for the registration violation. All four subjects were released. The marijuana and pipe were taken as evidence. AGGRAVATED ROBBERY On Oct. 14 ofďŹ cers were dispatched to the 600 block of East Third Street on the report of a robbery. The complainant told ofďŹ cers he received a call from Tyler Byrd’s girlfriend who said Tyler had just broken into the complainant’s house and stole a Playstation controller. The complainant drove back to his house and found the front door kicked in and the door frame damaged. The complainant told ofďŹ cers he and a couple friends searched the area and found Byrd near the scene. Byrd was asked what he had stolen and he pulled out the Playstation controller along with a handgun and pointed it at one of the complainant’s friend’s head. According to the report, Byrd threatened the complainant’s friend. OfďŹ cers arrived shortly after the threat and located Byrd with the gun near him, laying behind a bush on East Fourth Street. The magazine had been removed. Another ofďŹ cer reported he found the magazine at another location on East Fourth Street. OfďŹ cers also noticed Byrd appeared intoxicated. During their search, ofďŹ cers found bullets in Byrd’s clothing and at his residence inside a juice box. OfďŹ cers also found the controller in

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his residence, along with glass pipe and bong with the odor of marijuana. The drug paraphernalia, gun, ammunition, and Playstation controller were taken as evidence. During the investigation it was found the gun in Byrd’s possession had been reported stolen in Muncie, Ind. Byrd told ofďŹ cers he purchased the gun from a Greenville resident. Byrd was arrested for aggravated robbery and was transported to the Darke County Jail where he was incarcerated with no bond. A copy of the report was sent to the prosecutor’s ofďŹ ce for possible further charges. SUBJECT WITH WEAPON On Oct. 12, an ofďŹ cer was dispatched to the 200 block of Tillman Avenue on the report of a subject threatening another person with a knife. Upon arrival, the ofďŹ cer spoke with the victim, Celeste Julian, who said as she was walking her ďŹ veyear-old son to the bus stop when she was approached by Faith Faller, who was riding a bike. Faller got off the bike and began yelling at Julian, telling her to stay away from her husband and telling her she was going to kill her. Julian said she told Faller to stop threatening her in front of her son. Julian told the ofďŹ cer Faller pulled a knife from the waistband of her pants, threatening to kill her. Julian told the ofďŹ cer Faller also spoke directly to the ďŹ veyear-old, telling him to go on to school and when he came home his mother would be dead. Julian’s mother, who was inside the residence, told the ofďŹ cer she heard the altercation and went to the door to tell Faller to leave. Faller told the mother she would leave, but would be back in 30 minutes to kill Julian. During the ofďŹ cer’s investigation it was learned Julian was in violation of parole. She was arrested for the violation and transported to the Greenville Police Department. The ofďŹ cer did get permission to speak to Julian’s ďŹ ve-year-old son, who, according to the report, was visibly shaken over Faller’s threats to his mother. Faller was later located outside her residence on North Gray Avenue and was arrested and cited for aggravated menacing and transported to the Darke County Jail where she was incarcerated on a $1,025 bond. OfďŹ cers also went to Faller’s home to speak with her husband about the knife his wife was using to threaten Julian. The knife ďŹ t the description and was taken as evidence. VANDALISM On Oct. 14 an ofďŹ cer was dispatched to the 100 block

of South Avenue A on a vandalism complaint. Upon arrival, the ofďŹ cer spoke with the victim, Ronnie McBride who explained his neighbor, Michael Hulsey was mowing his grass and at one point rammed his lawn mower into McBride’s fence multiple times, causing gouges and damage. McBride, who has cameras around his property was able to capture the incident and was asked to email a copy of the video to the police department. Hulsey was issued a citation for criminal damaging. EARLY BIRD POLICY

The Greenville Police Beat is prepared from public records available at the Greenville Police Department. Every effort is made to balance the public’s right to know with the rights of the individuals involved. Readers are encouraged to contact Greenville Police if they have information or concerns regarding these or any other incidents they see. The Early Bird notes all suspects are innocent until proven guilty and welcomes comments and concerns regarding this community service.

Judge ďŹ nds meth dealer guilty as charged BY CLINTON RANDALL ecution. STAFF WRITER “My life spiraled out of crandall@earlybirdpaper.com control‌I was using meth GREENVILLE – For the everyday,â€? Hampshire statsecond time since 2011, 44- ed on the witness stand. year-old Christopher A. Sil- “Chris (Silcott) paid the bills cott will ďŹ nd himself back in and supported us with drug prison for drugs. money.â€? Following a bench trial She testiďŹ ed that Silcott on Tuesday, Darke County regularly made trips to DayCommon Pleas Court Judge ton area to purchase meth Jonathan P. Hein and even had it returned a guilty delivered on ocverdict on all casion. counts – hand“Mr. Silcott is ing down a comone of the larger bined sentence drug dealers in of ďŹ ve years. the community Silcott was and had several indicted on four people selling for felony counts, him,â€? Quigley following a July noted. “This was 24 buy/bust opnot just a drug eration at 205 N. Christopher A. Silcott habit for him‌it Bridge St. – Apt. #3 in Get- was a lifestyle.â€? tysburg. The charges includDuring the trial, Quiged Aggravated TrafďŹ cking ley played the entire drug in Drugs (F3), Aggravated transaction setup by the Possession of Drugs (F2), conďŹ dential informant, who Possessing Criminal Tools worked with law enforce(F5) and Having Weapons ment in order to have his Under Disability (F3). own drug charge dismissed. Drug detectives removed The audio/video device reapproximately 17 grams of cording led to the arrest and crystal meth, marijuana, a search warrant of the propďŹ rearm and ammunition, erty for detectives. various drug paraphernalia Defense attorney Matand a ledger book used to thew Pierron had little to go keep track of drug transac- on with the evidence against tions. his client. Working to try Darke County Assis- and discredit the conďŹ dentant Prosecutor Deborah S. tial informant, that was an Quigley prosecuted the case admitted drug addict, apfor the State of Ohio. With peared to be the only road the overwhelming evidence to his defense in the case. against the defendant, along “The informant’s credwith key witness testimony ibility is not reliable, so the from Silcott’s girlfriend, a transaction and arrest warconďŹ dential informant and rant is invalid,â€? he stated. two detectives from the On Wednesday morning, Darke County Sheriff’s Of- Judge Hein announced the ďŹ ce – Quigley secured the guilty verdict and immediconviction. ately moved to sentencing. “The Sheriff’s OfďŹ ce did With Silcott’s history of mula great job putting this case tiple felony convictions and together which really helped prison terms dating back to put a dent in the ood of 1994, he wanted to ensure methamphetamine into our he was held accountable for community.â€? Quigley told his continued behavior. The Early Bird. Judge Hein ordered a 30 Girlfriend and co-de- month sentence on two of fendant in the case, Jamie the four counts, to be run Hampshire, testiďŹ ed against consecutive and be concurSilcott as part of a plea rent with a ďŹ ve year prison agreement with the pros- term on the more serious possession charge. Silcott was granted 116 days of jail credit on the ďŹ nal charge. This ensures if by some chance any count is overturned during an appeal, there would be more time to contend with in order to be released.

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LINDSEY – Mark David Lindsey, 36, of Springfield, MO, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017. He was born Dec. 14, 1980 in Greenville, to Connie (Bowers) and Robert Lindsey. Mark was a graduate of Arcanum High School and had been a full-time student at Franklin University. He was formerly living in Greenville, and had just recently moved to Springfield, MO where he was currently staying with his father. He had a new job working at Under Cover Corporation in Springfield, MO that manufactured pick-up truck covers. He was planning to return to college this fall to pursue a Bachelor degree in IT or Computer Science. Mark was a quiet person, who was good at art and enjoyed music and concerts. He enjoyed chess & puzzles, playing Frisbee golf with friends, canoeing & kayaking. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Annabelle Baker & Phyllis Bowers; grandfathers, Claude Lindsey & Levi Baker; brother Matthew “Matt” Lindsey. Survivors include his mother, Connie (Bowers) Lindsey of Eldorado; father, Robert L. Lindsey of Springfield, MO; grandfather, Dale Bowers of New Paris; uncles, William Lindsey of Camden, Lynn (Rosemary) Ware of Georgia, Mike Bowers of New Paris; and aunt, Tammy Bowers of Eldorado. A graveside service for Mark D. Lindsey will be held at Monroe Cemetery, Kimmel Road, Eldorado, at a later date. BussardBarnes-Vaniman Funeral Home, 311 N. Main St. Eldorado, OH is assisting the family with the arrangements. Memorials indicating Mark’s name, may be made to your favorite charity. Condolences may be sent via the website at www.barnesfuneralhome. com. THOMPSON – Hu-

bert D. Thompson, 96, of Greenville, p a s s e d a w a y Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, at the Brethren’s Retirement Community. He was born June 14, 1921, in Pleasant Hill, to his parents Roy E. & Mabel (Penny) Thompson. He is survived by his wife of 76 years, Irene (Warner) Thompson; three sons, Verlin (Ione) Thompson of Greenville, Donald (Bonnie) Thompson Logan, Ohio, and Rick (Jill) Thompson of Greenville; daughter, Shirley (Ben) Ressler of Greenville; sister-in-law, Mryna Lou Warner; brother, Byron (Ann) Thompson of Englewood; grandchildren; Trent (Melinda) Thompson, Troy (Kristen) Thompson, Kevin (Vicki) Ressler, Kraig

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(Shannon) Ressler, Brian (Robin) Thompson, Melissa (Scott) Fickel, Jeff May, Jenny May; and twenty great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his four brotherin-laws, Clarence, Robert, Russell, and Harold Warner; sister-in-law Velma Rodefer; brother, Dwight Thompson. He and Irene farmed in Miami and Darke Counties. Hubert served in the Army during WWII. They were snowbirds to Sebring, FL every winter until a few years before his passing. They enjoyed fishing, shuffleboard, and playing cards. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 18, at Jackson-Sarver Funeral Home, 1 S .Main Street, Pleasant Hill. Pastor Fred Bernhard will officiate with interment following at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Brethren Retirement Community, 750 Chestnut St, Greenville, OH 45331, or State of the Heart Hospice, 1350 N. Broadway, Greenville, Ohio 45331. Online memories may be left for the family at www.jackson-sarver.com

SHOWALTER – Glenn “Marc” Showalter, 61, of Westerville, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at New Albany United Methodist Church, 20 3rd St., New Albany, OH 43054 with visiting from 12:30 p.m. until time of service. A prayer service will be held at Greenville Missionary Church on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 6:30 p.m.

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ney, died Tuesday, October 17, 2017. A funeral service was held Saturday, Oct. 20, 2017 at Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Bradford.

MOORE – Raymond

Moore, 73, of Arcanum, Veteran died Oct. 17, 2017. Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m.-noon leading into the funeral service at Kreitzer Funeral Home, 204 N. Main St., Arcanum. The funeral service will begin at noon at Kreitzer Funeral Home with burial taking place at Royal Oak Cemetery following service.

MOODY – Harry J. Moody, 87, of Rossburg, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will follow in Greenville Township Memorial IN MEMORIAM

Garden. Friends may visit Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.

WION – Richard D. Wion, 82, of Greenville, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. in the funeral home. MYERS

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ald “Butch” Myers, 75, of Greenville, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will be in Miami Memorial Park at a later date.

BROWN – Gary C. Brown, 80, of Greenville, died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. A celebration of Gary’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Green-

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Fall Meetings & Ministry COVINGTON – Stillwater Community Church, 7900 W. Sugar Grove Road, Covington, will be hosting its Fall Meetings & Ministry on Nov. 5-8. Sunday: Mr. Joe Tower with Our Daily Bread Ministries, 9:30, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday: Pastor Brian Stull, Vineyard Ministry, 7 p.m. Tuesday: Brookdale Senior Living Ministry in

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Propps sings in Potsdam

POTSDAM – On Oct. 29, come see and hear Richard Propps at the Potsdam Church of the Brethren, 22 East Cross Street, Potsdam. Propps is a well-known bluegrass and southern gospel singer. You may know him from the bluegrass band Nightflyer. He has an incredible vocal range and they are sure that you will be blessed by this musical service. The service begins at 6 p.m. and will run until around 8 p.m. Please come and spend the evening with them. For more information, call Mark at 937-4773420.

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Couple celebrating 65th anniversary PORTLAND, Ind. – Carl and Nancy (Bretz) Hardyman will celebrate their 65th anniversary from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Women’s Building at the Jay County Fairgrounds, Portland, Ind. The couple were married Nov. 8, 1952, in Randolph County by the Rev.

R. Johnson. The celebration for family and friends is being hosted by the couple’s children, Susan and Rick Jones of Florida, Randy and Jewell Hardyman of Portland, Ind., Mike of Florida and Kevin of Portland, Ind.

Rivettis celebrate 60th anniversary GREENVILLE – Louie and Nancy Rivetti of Greenville are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married Oct. 16, 1957, in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Brunswick, Ga, the bride’s home town. The parents of three married sons, they have eight grandchildren. They are members of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Greenville.

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Ansonia FD to hold 35th annual chili supper Oct. 26 ANSONIA – It’s almost time for the 35th annual Ansonia Volunteer Fire Departments chili supper! The supper starts at 5 pm on Oct. 26. Also that evening, the annual Halloween parade for the kids will start at 7 pm – beginning at the old school lot where all the little ghost and goblins parade down Main Street to the costume contest line where they will be judged and prizes awarded. Line up is 6:30 pm. Support your local fire dept by coming out and enjoying a fun filled evening with good food, great friends, raffle prizes and much more.

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SHERIFF URGES LEVY SUPPORT Dear Darke County Residents I am asking for your support in voting for a tax levy that will bring our antiquated Emergency Radio Communications up to National Standards, and allow our Public Safety System to become more efficient and effective in providing emergency services to you and your family. I am sure, like most, you have many questions as to the need for a new system. Not only is our current system old technology but it is also becoming unreliable. If any parts should be needed to repair our current system, they are no longer available through our vendors. With that being said, we are potentially one equipment failure away from not being able to send Fire, EMS, or Law Enforcement to homes requiring service. I too, like everyone else, do not like paying more taxes. To my knowledge residents have never been asked to support a countywide public safety levy. This project is going to be very expensive and the tax money generated will be strictly and solely used for the purpose of supporting the Countywide Emergency Communications System. It will benefit all Darke County Public Safety agencies in the form of radios and communication equipment. The .45 Mil Levy will generate approximately $500.000.00 per year. A homeowner whose property is valued at $100,000.00 can expect an approximate $15.75 yearly tax increase. Again, I would like to stress the funds will be used exclusively for the expense of purchasing radios and communication equipment, as well as associated service fees, for first responders. You can find an informational page with more detail regarding the communications levy on my website at www.darkecountysheriff. org. If you should have any further questions regarding the communications system or levy, please do not hesitate to contact Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker or 911 Coordinator Melissa Hawes at (937) 548-3399. Thank you for your Support Toby L. Spencer Sheriff of Darke County -------------------------VOTE FOR THE MVCTC LEVY To the Editor: At the next election in November, the Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) will be having a bond issue on the ballot. The State of Ohio will provide 47 percent of the funding if MVCTC can raise the remainder. The bond issue is for 1.43 mills, which equates to $4.17 per month on a $100,000 assessedvalue home. That amount will be for the first 10 years, then it will decrease to $3.18 per month for the remaining 20 years. These funds will cover building structure repairs and modernization of classrooms, labs, and technology. It will also cover safety upgrades including secure 425 Memorial Dr. Greenville, OH 45331

entrances, security cameras, and improved lighting in the parking lots. My family has been fortunate over the years to reap the benefits that MVCTC provides. Both my wife and I graduated from there, and one of our sons did too. In addition, two of our sons attended pre-school there. The programs they provide give students a solid base to either directly enter the workforce or be better qualified to go to college. They need to prepare for this by having better technology and equipment and safe and secure buildings to learn in. Please – do what our family will be doing on Nov. 7. We will be voting FOR the MVCTC bond issue. Thank you, Scott Robison, Pitsburg -------------------------THANK YOU FOR BEING HONEST To the Editor, My husband and I recently did some shopping at the Walmart in Greenville. When we got home, I realized I did not have my purse. I immediately phoned Walmart to see if by chance anyone had turned in a purse, not really thinking I would see it again. The lady at the service desk asked me my name. I told her and she said ‘yes, it is here.’ I was so surprised I told her we would be right up to get it. After checking my driver’s license picture to see if it was me, she gave it to me. I asked her if she had gotten the person’s name who found it in the cart in the parking lot, and she said ‘no.’ Everything was still intact and I am truly grateful. In this day and age, in this world there are still honest people. As I was once told by a very sweet lady after a good deed, “you will have a jewel in your crown when you get to heaven.” So to whomever you are, thank you so much for being honest and turning in my purse. Gloria Hahn -------------------------ART GUILD GIVES THANKS Editor: On behalf of the Greenville Art Guild, I would like to thank the citizens of the Darke County area for the wonderful support they gave the local artists at our recent show. Also, we greatly appreciate the Darke County Parks for graciously allowing us to hold our show at the Nature Center. In addition, the guild would like to thank the citizens and business, Granny’s Corner and Michael James, who purchased art and thereby helped support the local community. Moreover, the guild gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the following donors: Dr. and Mrs. Brown, Wes and Patti Jetter, Dave Knapp, Steve and Eileen Litchfield, Dr. and Mrs. Pohlman, Dr. and Mrs. Stenzel, Tim and Kristen Weaver and Dave Wolverton. The Bistro Off Broadway deserves special thanks for storing our display racks. Our ability to have our art show is due to our community’s exceptional support. Thank you everyone. Carolyn Armstrong

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Candidate urges ‘Yes’ vote on levy GREENVILLE – Not often does a candidate for public office endorse a tax increase during an election cycle, but Greenville City Council Republican candidate Jeff Whitaker is doing just that. On Tuesday, Nov. 7, Darke County voters are being asked to consider a .45 mil permanent levy for the sole purpose of funding and maintaining a more reliable communications system for all public safety agencies countywide. According to Greenville Safety Service Director Curt Garrison, if approved, the levy would generate

approximately $573,250 per year, an amount equivalent to a cost to the taxpayer of $15.75 a year for each residential home and property valued at $100,000. This amount is thought to be sufficient enough in purchasing the needed radios and equipment for fire departments, police, and all other Darke County public safety agencies to effectively communicate with one another in the most critical of times. “To me, it’s badly needed. A review of the current condition of the existing VHF system points to the need to replace it, and

Blood Donor Awareness Month COLUMBUS—State Representative Stephen Huffman (R-Tipp City) recently applauded the passage of legislation he sponsored that designates the month of January as “Blood Donor Awareness Month.” House Bill 252 increases the awareness for blood donations, encourages members of the public to give blood and recognizes the lifesaving contributions of blood and platelet donors. “Blood donations are essential for life-saving medical procedures,” Rep. Huffman said. “It is easy to take the availability of blood products for granted, but the reality is that countless lives depend on blood donations. It is my hope that this legislation will increase awareness about the importance of giving blood and encourage more donations across the state.” According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the United States needs

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I couldn’t agree more,” Whitaker said. “Instead of building very expensive towers in some areas of the county where current communications have problems because of the lay of the land, and then on top of that, existing radio equipment facing challenges of its own, MARCS (Multi-Agency Radio Communications System) is a viable and sensible solution to the problem. It provides for reliable, up-to-date communications capabilities, allowing for all first responders throughout Darke County the means to effectively communicate with one another during any type of emergency.” Whitaker agrees that this levy is the source of revenue needed in order to acquire and maintain such an improved system, “thus giving the citizens of Darke County the peace of mind in knowing an emergency

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BROOKVILLE – The Arcanum Lady Trojans volleyball team used a perfect night at the serving line to defeat the Dixie Lady Greyhounds 3-0 in ďŹ rst round OHSAA tournament action. “That was the one thing that we went into this night – I told them it (missed serves) wasn’t happening,â€? said Arcanum Coach Macey O’Dell. Arcanum took an early 6-1 lead in the opening set and got their ďŹ rst double digit lead of the night at 18-8 before going on to score the ďŹ nal six points to

take the ďŹ rst set by a 25-10 score and grab a 1-0 advantage. Set No. 2 had the girls from Arcanum opening with a 6-2 lead and moving out to a 17-7 double digit lead on their way to a 25-13 second set win to lead 2-0 on the night. “We came out so strong,â€? O’Dell stated. “We have to play with that intensity all the way through if we want to beat these bigger teams.â€? The Lady Greyhounds got their ďŹ rst lead of the night opening with a 2-0 set No. 3 advantage and pushed their lead to 10-6 before Arcanum battled back to knot the score at 11-11.

Greenville winter athlete sports meetings GREENVILLE – New this season, Greenville will not be holding their one night of pre-season parent/player meetings. Head Coaches will be scheduling these meetings on individual nights to meet with the parents and players. Below is a list of dates and times for the respective sports meeting and the start date for mandatory practices. Information is also posted on www.greenwavesports.com All student-athletes must have a valid physical on ďŹ le in the Athletic OfďŹ ce prior to starting mandatory practices. Parents and students must also complete all information on Final Forms prior to starting mandatory practices. The Final Forms website will eliminate all paper copies of forms, with the exception of the OHSAA physical

packet. Below is a link to the Final Forms instructions with the website link on the instruction sheet. Final Forms Registration Instructions 2017-18 OHSAA Physical Packet Mandatory Sport Meetings: MS & HS Wrestling: Tuesday, October 24th at 7:00 pm in Main Gym HS Boys & Girls Bowling: Wednesday, October 25th at 6:30 pm in HS Cafeteria HS Boys & Girls Swimming: Thursday, October 26th at 7:00 pm in HS Cafeteria MS & HS Boys Basketball: Monday, October 30th at 7:00 pm in HS Cafeteria Mandatory First Day of Practice: MS & HS Girls Basketball: Friday, October 27th Boys & Girls Bowling: Friday, November 3rd Boys & Girls Swimming: Friday, November 3rd MS & HS Boys Basketball: Friday, November 3rd MS & HS Wrestling: Friday, November 10th

Dixie would hang around to tie the score a 12-12, 13-13, 14-14, 21-21 and 22-22 only to have the game be decided at the serving line. The Lady Trojans won the third and ďŹ nal set of the night by a three-point margin with the Arcanum girls staying perfect at the serving line while Dixie was missing four serves in the ďŹ nal set. With Arcanum leading 23-22, the Lady Greyhounds’ fourth missed serve of the set gave the Lady Trojans a 24-22 advantage. The ďŹ nal point of the game came by way of an Arcanum ace – a perfect Lady Trojans serve to close out a perfect night at the line. “It was an ace,â€? O’Dell said of the ďŹ nal point of the night. “That’s what our main practice was yesterday because we’re not missing – we’re not giving

Arcanum Coach Macey O’Dell celebrates 3-0 tournament win over Dixie with Lady Trojans. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

them any extra points.� “I told them, ‘that last serve Dixie missed’ – that was a huge point for us,’� noted O’Dell. “If they would have got that ball over they may or may not have been able to pull it off because we were strug-

gling that last set.� “Team win,� Coach O’Dell stated following the match. “That’s what we play right now and that’s what I like – playing as a team, winning as a team and everybody doing their part.�

The No, 6 seed Lady Trojans advance in tournament play taking on the No. 3 seed Anna Lady Rockets at Brookville High School, Saturday, October 21st with an 11:30 a.m. start time.

Greenville’s Maddie Shepard signs to play soccer at Manchester University BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE – Greenville Lady Wave senior Maddie Shephard, the daughter of Stef and Steve Shepard signed Saturday to play college soccer for the Manchester University Lady Spartans, playing in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. “It means everything,� Shepard said of signing to play college soccer. “I’ve been playing this sport since I was eight years old and I’ve always had a good support system, so it’s nice that I will be able to take it to the next level.� “It makes me proud that we are nurturing that type of atmosphere, that they are going on and

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(Front L-R) Steve Shepard (father), Maddie Shepard, Stef Shepard (mother), Morgan Shepard (brother), (Back L-R) Assistant Coach Matt Baker, Coach Jason Arnold, Assistant Coach Samantha Grim. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

been able to play any position, so where ever I can ďŹ t in I’ll try my best to help.â€? “My goal is to come in and play as a freshman,â€? added Shepard, “and be able to play and contribute to the team.â€? Maddie’s father took time to reect on the many days and years teaching and coaching his daughter the sport of soccer. “There were a lot of tough moments between her and I,â€? noted Shepard. “I was hard on her. She always put the work in, she hung with it a lot of times when I thought maybe I had gone too far, but she

still has such a passion for the sport. She was practicing in the side yard today burning off nervous energy for the game tonight. She has worked so hard and she deserves everything she gets.â€? Coach Arnold had high marks for his team Captain, for her leadership both on and off the ďŹ eld. “There is no one more transparent where she’s at, what she stands for, and you know what she’s all about,â€? stated Arnold. “It’s wonderful that she is as true a person as there is. It’s great to see her succeed.â€?

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Versailles dominates Northeastern in opening round BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com BROOKVILLE – The No. 2 seed Versailles Lady Tigers Volleyball team advanced in Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) D-III Sectional tournament play with a 3-0 ďŹ rst round win over the Northeastern Lady Jets. “We had to score and we wanted to score right away,â€? said Versailles Coach Kenzie Bruggeman. “We didn’t want to start off lax and that started with our serving. We did that right away and then we got the other girls in to keep going with that same mentality.â€? From the opening serve to the ďŹ nal point of the night, Versailles never trailed in the match. The Lady Tigers

grabbed a 10-1 ďŹ rst set lead while taking advantage of 4-0, 6-0, 9-0 and a ďŹ nal 6-0 run to win the ďŹ rst set of the night by a 25-6 score. “They came out and did what our overall team goal was,â€? said Bruggeman, “just coming out in bunches.â€? Versailles senior Danielle Winner was a force at the net for the Lady Tigers on the night. “That ends up being a pretty common theme,â€? Bruggeman said of the team going to Danielle Winner in the match. “She works for it, so if she is going to put in that effort I think it’s deďŹ nitely worth getting her rewarded and from then on just making sure we continue to mix it up and get others involved as well.â€? With the lopsided

ďŹ rst set win in the book, Coach Bruggeman gave her starters a little bit of a rest while going liberally to her bench the ďŹ nal two sets including a 25-10 second set win. “Working on our outsides especially,â€? said Bruggeman. “Getting all the way out and getting them those hitting reps and working on the different shots.â€? “Kelsey (Custenborder) deserves all that experience and it was great for her to have all those different situational – just experiences on the court that you don’t have that same feeling in practice,â€? added Bruggeman. “For her to be able to learn and grow was awesome tonight.â€? The Versailles girls opened the third set with a 13-7 advantage before

Winners of the Greenville “Sixth Annual Junior High Football Program Sing the Fight Song Talent Show.� (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Wave junior high football teams hold annual talent show BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE – The Greenville junior high football program held its ‘Sixth Annual Junior High Football Program Sing the Fight Song Talent Show’ under the direction of eighth grade football Coach Josh Gilmore. “It’s important to know the ďŹ ght song,â€? said Gilmore. “You should know the ďŹ ght song. It’s community. Everybody in the community should know the ďŹ ght song.â€? “That’s what you play the game for – to hear the song after the game on Friday night,â€? Gilmore added. “I don’t think it gets any better than that.â€? Judging the Tuesday afternoon talent show was Mrs. Delk’s kindergarten class. “It’s neat to see the little kids come down here and judge the contest,â€? Gilmore said. “Maybe it will inspired some of them to become football players in the future here.â€? “Mrs. Delk’s son Seth is on the team,â€? continued Gilmore. “There is a kid in

her class that was having some issues and she came to me one day and he said he was wanting to play football. I told him my rules are; home, school and football. If you can’t do the ďŹ rst two we don’t need you around.â€? “He came to practice one day and really bought into it,â€? added Gilmore. “We had him scoring touchdowns and he really enjoyed it.â€? The winning talent team of ďŹ ve football players were given gift certiďŹ cates to the local MaidRite Sandwich Shoppe. “It’s fun,â€? Gilmore said. “They’ll go and get a MaidRite and a milkshake. This is memories. These guys are going to remember this forever. Maybe it will help them in high school when they are winning on Friday nights to remember the ďŹ ght song.â€? Coach Gilmore has had success in his years coaching the Green Wave junior high teams and believes athletes appreciate the discipline and hard work that comes with the game. “I try to make it as fun

as I can but we also have to understand at points in life you have to put your nose down on the ground and just get after it,â€? shared Gilmore. “That’s life. It’s not just football – that’s life.â€? “It’s just making memories,â€? Gilmore said of the talent show. “It’s motivation. You want to sing that ďŹ ght song after a Friday night game – that’s what it’s all about.â€? “I’m just glad I get to pass on some of the life lessons that my coaches taught me along the way. That’s what makes it special for me,â€? concluded Gilmore. “I love doing what I am doing. I love every kid I have ever coached and been around. This group is really special. I’ve been with them since fourth grade in basketball. My son Isaiah is in this grade and all his friends.â€?

closing out the night with an impressive 12-0 run to earn a 25-7 win and move on in Sectional Tournament play. “That is deďŹ nitely what we did,â€? Bruggeman said of the team’s focus and sharp play. “I praised them when we went into the locker room as well. Just being that constant force, even when it didn’t go our way, we had a missed serve – it didn’t matter. That just meant we had the opportunity to have a good serve receive and put that ball away and then go back to serving. Just keeping that mentality and that driven focus.â€?

Danielle Winner scores a kill in Versailles tournament win over Northeastern. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

FM drops tournament match BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com ARCANUM – The Franklin Monroe Lady Jets battled the Sidney Lehman Catholic Lady Cavaliers to the wire only to come up short in the opening round of the OHSAA tournament falling to the Shelby County school by a 3-2 score. “I thought we played an incredible game,â€? said FM Coach Angie Filbrun. “The ending wasn’t what we wanted but they played their hearts out.â€? Sidney took a 2-1 ďŹ rst set lead, its only lead of the opening game with the Lady Jets going on to a 2519 ďŹ rst set win to take a 1-0 advantage. The second set of the night had the score tied at 1-1, 3-3, 4-4 and 5-5 before the Lady Jets steadily pulled away get its second 25-19 win of the night to go up by a 2-0 count. Set No. 3 had the score tied at 1-1, 3-3, 4-4, 9-9 and 14-14 before the Lady Jets would trial 20-16 late in the set. FM battled back knotting the score at 23-23 only to lose by a 25-23 score sending the match to a fourth set. Set four had the teams playing even early only to have the Lady Cavaliers

pull away to win by a 2519 score and send the ďŹ rst round tournament match to a ďŹ fth and ďŹ nal 15-point set. “We knew that,â€? Filbrun said the Lady Cavaliers successful program. “We were prepared for that ‌ I thought we were, but good game. Very proud of the girls – everything that they did tonight.â€? Franklin Monroe fell behind early by an 8-3 score before making a run to tie the score at 8-8 only to have Sidney close out the set with a 7-1 run to take the ďŹ nal set by a 15-9 score and move on in tournament play with the 3-2 win. “Lehman is an awesome team,â€? noted Filbrun. “I am very proud of them. They came from behind being down 2-0 and they came out and played their little hearts out. I wish them the best of luck.â€?

Corina Conley slams a kill for the Lady Jets in tournament action against Sidney Lehman Catholic. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

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BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE - Previously being convicted of a second-degree felony burglary, Darke County Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan P. Hein handed down a three-year prison term for 31-year-old Jheramy Andress on Thursday afternoon. Andress is currently facing charges in surrounding counties for similar offenses. He was charged in Darke County following

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Cooking meth lands Robert Harris back in prison BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE – For the second time since 2013, 31-year-old Robert L. Harris, of Piqua ďŹ nds himself headed to prison for trying to cook meth. Harris was sentenced to an 18-month prison term Monday afternoon in the Darke County Common Pleas Court, after pleading guilty in September Illegal Assembly or Possession of Chemicals for the Manufacturing of Drugs, a felony of the third degree. He was indicted on the charge for a May offense in which he was caught with the precursor chemicals intended to cook meth. Harris was previously convicted and sentenced on a similar charge back in 2013 – where he received a three-year sentence, but was granted judicial release after serving half. “This is the last place I expected to be in after getting out of prison‌I went through a bad spell,â€? Harris said during Monday’s sentencing hearing. According to a pre-sentence investigation with the Darke County Adult Probation Department, Harris’ substance abuse began in high school with marijuana before graduating to methamphetamine and heroin at the time of his arrest. Drug dependency was the contributing

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Versailles ACE Hardware plans 25th anniversary open house BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

VERSAILLES – Versailles ACE Hardware is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an Open House set for Saturday, Oct. 28. The public is invited to stop by and join in the celebration.

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SafeHaven clients from Darke, Miami and Shelby counties painted masks for the “Faces of Recovery” exhibit held Wednesday at Edison Community College in Piqua.

face masks created by SafeHaven clients from Darke, Miami and Shelby counties titled “Faces of Recovery.” The masks earned the Director’s Choice Award for representation of recovery. Other awards presented during Wednesday’s event included the Director’s Award for outstanding service to the Tri-County Board service system. The award is given on behalf of the late Geraldine B. Nelson, who was the Community Relations Director for the Tri-County Board for 25 years. She retired in 1985 and passed away

shortly after in 1996. Sgt. Karla Pleiman of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office was presented the Geraldine B. Nelson Advocacy Award. Tri-County Executive Director Mark McDaniel introduced Pleiman as “someone who goes above and beyond, who serves with distinction and improves the lives of those we serve and positively impacts our system of care.” Pleiman has been with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office for 24 years. McDaniel said he has gotten to know Pleiman as they have worked on

rectly to the student who “sold” the space to help cover his or her trip cost. Whatever the booth then sells is purely profit for those running it. Currently, over 30 vendors have signed up to participate. Guests will enjoy shopping for handmade soaps, delicious homemade food items, award winning freezer jams, quality primitives and handmade wooden crafts, decorative vinyls, hand-crocheted wearables, personalized travel tumblers, and much more. As they shop, visitors will

be able to choose from several food booths, too. Smoked pulled pork, walking tacos, and bbq shredded chicken are just a few items that can be enjoyed. There will also be a few raffle booths, including a gift basket giveaway and a 50/50 drawing. The Junior Class at UCJSHS will be selling tickets to win a framed painting by Carol Strock Wasson, donated to them by Ron and Michelle (DeHaven) Bronakoski. If anyone has questions about the booths or would like more information about hosting a space, contact Brad Hoggatt.

Union City school hosting Fall UNION CITY, Ind. – On Saturday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Union City Jr./ Sr. High School will play host to a Fall Festival. The event will take place on the front lawn of the high school unless the weather causes it to be moved to the gym foyer. This event has been absent from UCJSHS for many years. Teacher Brad Hoggatt decided to use this as a fundraising opportunity for the kids going to New York City this spring. Each 12’ by 12’ booth space sold for $10, and this amount went di-

DCRW puts spotlight on Kristina Heath

GREENVILLE – Kristina Heath, co-owner of KTL Performance Mortgage was the guest speaker for the Darke County Republican Women’s Club September dinner/business meeting. She told of her before and after experiences while becoming the owner/loan officer of KTL which she shares with her husband John Heath. The DCRW would like to thank the following ladies for their participation in the “Women in

Business” project. These women are all in business locally and we applaud them for their services to our community: Sonya Crist with Plexus Worldwide Health and Wellness Co.; Kim Bohler, Consultant with Perfectly Posh; Dr. Kylie Young, owner of Beltone; Kirsten Berghoff, co-owner of Sadie Grace; Rebecca Cotterman, program director of Big Brothers Big Sisters; and Kristina Heath, co-owner of KTL Performance Mortgage.

Veterans invited to North Side event

UNION CITY, Ind. – Students and staff at North Side Elementary school would like to invite local veterans to our Veterans Day assembly at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, November 10 in the school’s Haviza Court. Randolph Eastern students and staff would like to honor the brave men and women who selflessly serve our country to help shape it into the great nation it is today.

the STAR House project, a step-down facility that will be located next to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office that will house those in need of extra services between being incarcerated and living back in their communities. Stacy Warner of West Milton was presented with the Geraldine B. Nelson Advocacy Award. Warner was described as someone who “has changed the most tragic of circumstances into a remarkable energy and drive for change.” In August 2015, Warner’s 16-year-old son died by suicide. Through learning to live with the grief and burden of loss, Warner has made it a personal mission to promote better understanding of mental illness, especially among young people. A runner herself, Warner has worked to host two 5K runs in honor of her son, Bryce, who was a member of the Milton-Union track and cross-country teams. The runs, “Free the Mind/Anchor the Soul,” are held on July 4, with hundreds of runners and walkers participating to share the message. Proceeds from the events are used to partner with the Tri-County Board to post billboards with a suicide prevention message and to train educators from throughout the area.

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Kids Read Now rewards young readers SUSAN HARTLEY

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Top officials at Gus’s Coffee, Creamery and Cafe are, from left to right, co-owner Scott Peters, Chef/Manager Kathryn Platfoot Wespiser, Coffee Manager/Co-owner Tammy Collins and husband Brian. Peters’ wife, the former Cathy Collins, was not present for the photo. (Linda Moody photo)

Family opens coffee café in familiar spot LINDA MOODY

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VERSAILLES – Several members of one local family went together and purchased Versailles Oil and Gas Co. at the intersection of State Routes 121 and 185. Scott Peters said the family members were talking about the business being for sale at the Easter Sunday gathering of the Collins family. He and wife Cathy (Collins) and her brother and sister-in-law, Brian and Tammy Collins, walked up there that day and looked around. “The day after Easter, we called Carmen and Jon Snyder (Barga’s daughter and son-in-law), talked to them and made a deal that day,” Scott said. “I always wanted an ice cream shop and Tammy always wanted a coffee shop. We thought ‘Here’s the best location in town, let’s do it.’ It’s a beautiful building.” According to Peters, the oil and gas station was started by Gus Barga in 1971; hence the name of the business, Gus’s Coffee, Creamery and Café. “Everyone in town knew it as Gus’s and we wanted to honor that,” Peters said. The chef/manager there will be Kathryn Platfoot Wespiser. “She is our star,” Scott said. She was previously a manager at Panera Bread and Chili’s Restaurant in Cincinnati and ran Platty’s in Versailles. Co-owner Tammy Collins will be manager of the coffee area. In addition to breakfast, lunch and dinner, they offer a catering service for weddings, graduations and other special occasions for five to 500 people. Available at the new business are deli sandwiches, hot sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, 16 flavors of homemade ice cream and coffee. Pizza, which will include delivery for those who request

it, will be available in the evenings. Beverages include coffees, espressos and teas as well as soft drinks and bottled water. The outbuilding on the property, which once housed Gus’s alignment business, is being used as the catering kitchen, and it’s where the baking of pies is done and the pizzas are made. “We gutted the building and put an oven in,” Scott said. “Our baker Andrea Durham makes the pies.” Customers can either dine in the cafe as there is seating for 36 inside or sit and eat on the 24 seats on the patio outside. Scott’s wife, Cathy, will do the bookwork for the business. “I am doing a little bit of everything,” said Scott, who noted that brotherin-law Brian has been busy doing a lot of the maintenance projects at the business. Peters said the two couples’ children will also be working in the shop. The patriarch of the Collins family, Ed, is their taste-tester, Scott said. “He did catering from his grocery, Collins Super Valu, which he ran for 36 years in Versailles and he has been offering us ideas. He even gave us some of the signs from his store.” “We are really excited,” Carmen confirmed on the day of the grand opening. “It is a great tribute to my parents. The transformation is wonderful. Dad loved ice cream and mom loved coffee. And, they kept his name...quite a tribute. I had breakfast there today and will have lunch there, too.” Carmen’s parents, Robert Joseph “Gus” Barga and wife Norma died 15 days apart in March 2015. Gus’s is open from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays. They are closed on Sundays. There is a drivethru available.

GREENVILLE – The north lawn at Greenville Elementary was filled with laughter, bubbles and blaring music Thursday afternoon as the K-2-graders enjoyed a dance party as part of the Kids Read Now summer reading program. Students who were in grades K-2 during the 201617 school year read 2,286 books this past summer, said Principal Jody Harter. This year’s third-graders, who participated in the program as second-graders, celebrated their success earlier this school year. Thursday’s event was a “behavioral reward” for this year’s kindergarten classes, said Jennifer Statzer, assistant principal, as well as an introduction to the Kids Read Now program, which they will be able to participate in next summer.

Kids Read Now was cofounded by Leib and Barb Lurie of Troy. It’s objective is to help young readers keep from falling behind with their reading skills during the summer break. Leib Lurie, along with his dog Ivy and a couple very popular bubble machines stopped by the school during Thursday’s dance party. Sixty-nine schools across Ohio are currently participating in Kids Read Now, Lurie said. “That’s 34 districts and 12,000 kids,” he noted, “reading 80,000 books this summer.” Parents play an active role in Kids Read Now. “Every parent (who signs their children up) gets a phone call or a text,” Lurie explained “to see if their child read the first book.” If so, a second book is mailed out to the child. “It’s read a book, get a book,” Lurie said. The program is free for

Doing the Chicken Dance was just part of Thursday afternoon’s Kids Read Now dance party at Greenville Elementary. ( Susan Hartley photo)

families. At Greenville this year’s second-graders (first-graders during 2016-17 school year) read the most books in the Kids Read Now program – a total of 864 books. This year’s third-graders

(second-graders during 2016—17) read 821 books, with this year’s first-graders (last year’s Kindergartners) reading 601 books.. DJ 911 provided dance music for Thursday’s event.

Small church helps in a big way RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Hurricanes, flooding, wildfires… It seems the list of natural disasters is never ending. St. John Lutheran Church in Greenville is a small church doing big things to help others get the help they need. Teaming up with North American Lutheran Church (NALC) for disaster relief, the congregation was able raise enough donations to provide 50 flood buckets, 50 health kits and 21 cases of diapers. Bonnie Tryon beamed with pride as she talked about the members of the church who went above and beyond in their giving. She pointed out one flood bucket includes a five-gallon bucket, two large trash bags, one gallon of bleach, Comet

or scouring cleanser, PineSol or a liquid floor cleaner, scrub brush, rubber gloves and a N-95 dust mask. The health kits include a bath towel, wash cloth, two bars of soap, toothbrush, pack of dental floss, tube of toothpaste, comb and deodorant. In addition to the kits and diapers, Tryon said she was amazed by the amount of money they collected for disaster relief. They held a special collection on a Sunday morning a few weeks ago. With approximately 50 people in attendance, the church raised $5,000. Those funds were matched by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans to give a $10,000 donation to disaster relief. “We have such a loving church,” said Tryon. While the church members gave many of the donations for the kits, they also received assistance from lo-

Members of St. John Lutheran Church load a truck with flood buckets, health kits and diapers.

cal businesses. Lowes, Ace Hardware and Sherwin Williams provided the five-gallon buckets, Advanced Auto, Auto Zone and O’Reilly Auto Parts gave shop rags, Comfort Inn donated shampoo, conditioner and lotion, and Wal-Mart gave a $100 donation. The kits and diapers were

loaded into three vehicles on Friday bound for Springfield where they were loaded onto a semi for transport to NALC’s warehouse in Columbus. In addition to Tryon, helping load the donations were Carol Hoop, Lori Trittschuh, Lorri Stephens, Shirley Crotcher, and Birdie Kitchen.

Student grief groups offer support during loss SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – State of the Heart Hospice and Greenville City Schools have teamed up again this year to offer grief support groups for students who have experienced the death of a loved one. The idea came about when Tiffany Fine, school counselor at the middle school mentioned to her aunt that she wanted to do more for students who were experiencing loss. Fine’s aunt, Pam Bowman is an administrator with State of the Heart. “I mentioned to her at Thanksgiving how I wanted to do more. They needed more than just me,” Fine said of the students she was counseling. Through Bowman mentioning her niece’s wish, State of the Heart’s Sarah Depoy and Ashlee Stavin contacted Fine. “We sent letters home at the end of our extended break last winter to let par-

ents know about the group,” Fine said. After moving into the new school building about 17 fifth through eighth-grade students met every other week during their lunch break. “We met until the last couple weeks of school,” Fine said, explaining that students who had a widerange of loss were invited, including the death of a loved one, a parent who had been incarcerated, loss of a parent through divorce, even a parent losing a job. This year’s focus, Fine said, will strictly be for those who are grieving the death of a loved one. “We did a survey with students and that was the biggest suggestion – that the group be limited to those who were dealing with a loss” due to or for a student who has a loved one who is ill and not expected to live. Parker Bailey, 14 and his sister, Kaylyn, 12, were participants in last year’s grief group. Their mother, Tracy, passed away this past June from cancer. Both say the group helped

them as they realized they were not the only kids dealing with how to cope with a loss or impending loss. Parker said attending the grief group was helpful because “we were keeping it bottled up inside. It helped us know there were other students who had problems.” Both Parker and his sister are musical – both are in the percussion section for band. As an eighth-grader, Parker is marching with GHS Marching Band this year. “We’re musical,” he said of his family, which includes dad Steve. The grief group actually uses music to help the students identify and deal with the pain of loss. “We use music a lot to help students grieve,” said Depoy, beareavement specialist for State of the Heart. “Drums, for example, for them to express how they are feeling.” Kaylyn said she enjoyed one of the activities, which included analyzing a song by Miranda Lambert, “Over You.”

“We had to pick it apart and say what we thought it meant,” Kaylyn said. This year’s grief group will be held during the Wave period at the end of the day, Fine said, and will be divided into two groups, fifth and sixth grade and seventh and eighth grade. The high school also is offering a grief group, Fine said. The first meeting for the sixth- through eighth-graders is Oct. 31. Kaylyn, who also is active with softball, urges fellow students who are grieving a loss to participate. “I would recommend it for people to show they are not the only people going through this. Show them they can connect with other people” who are dealing with the loss of a parent, sibling, grandparent. Parker agrees with his younger sister. The student grief group, he explained helped him more than he expected. “Just to know there are other people like you,” he said. “I wasn’t alone.”

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-------------------------------------METHODIST-UNITED -------------------------------------Abbottsville United Methodist Church 3145 St. Rt. 49, Arcanum Ansonia United Methodist Church Corner of Pearl and High St., Ansonia 337-5781 EUM Church 1451 Sater Street, Greenville, OH 45331 Faith United Methodist Church 101 E. South St., Arcanum, 692-8934 First United Methodist Church 202 W 4th St. Greenville, 548-3075 Fort Jefferson United Methodist 3856 Church St., Greenville 548-4410 Gordon United Methodist Church 311 East St., Gordon, OH 937-8845129 Ithaca Grace United Methodist 750 Arcanum-Ithaca Rd 678-9062

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

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

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Edison Stagelight Players present The Crucible PIQUA - The Edison Stagelight Players (ESP) will present The Crucible by Arthur Miller and directed by Matthew Beisner. The performances will be held October 27 through November 5 in the Robinson Theater at Edison State Community College’s Piqua Campus. Set in seventeenth-century Salem, Massachusetts, The Crucible is a story based upon true events of the Salem witch trials. The Village of Salem falls to shambles when rumors spread that a group of women are practicing witchcraft. Jealousy and deceit contribute to petrifying outcome that reflects both the past and the future. Known as a riveting historical play and a timely allegory of contemporary society, Arthur Miller’s The Crucible is the winner of the 1953 Tony Award for Best Play. Director Matthew Beisner is enthusiastic about producing this classic play. “I have wanted to direct this show for years. It’s a masterpiece of modern American theater.” Most people know that the play was written as an allegory to McCarthyism,” said Beisner. “Its true subject is the political hysteria and figurative witch hunting in the 1950s, when antiCommunist radicals like Senator Joseph McCarthy and the House Committee on Un-American Activities controlled the land.” “The Crucible has been politically relevant since it was written, but social media and the digital age have made this play more timely than ever. So I thought it was the right time to finally bring it to the stage.”

ESP newcomers Steven Farris as John Proctor, Raven Boerger as Abigail Williams, and Ryan Hurley as Reverend Hale will play the lead roles. While veterans round out the other leading roles, including Emily Beisner as Elizabeth Proctor, Matt Cline as Deputy Governor Danforth, Chris Garner as Reverend Parris, and Jocelyn Garner as Mary Warren. “We are very fortunate to have their talents in these important roles,” added Beisner. Also new to the ESP are Allison Nicodemus, Craig Gilbert, Melinda Spivey, and Sean McSwain in supporting roles. The rest of the cast is rounded out with veteran ESP performers Jessica Peoppelman, Zaidee Himes, Clarissa Kiehl, Sandy Hartley, Kevin Grogean, Josh Didier, Patrick Stone, and Paul Simmons. “This is one of the best casts I’ve ever worked with,” said Beisner. “They are all very committed to the show and trust my judgment as the director. Their hard work will be quite apparent in the final performances. I can’t wait for everyone to experience it.” Performances will be held Friday, Oct. 27; Saturday, Oct. 28; Friday, Nov. 3; and Saturday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. each night. A special matinee performance will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5.. Tickets for the show are seven dollars for adults, five dollars for students, and three dollars for seniors and are available for purchase with cash at the door. Children under five are not permitted into the theater during the performance. For more information, call 937.778.8600.

ESCC hosts College Fair GREENVILLE – To help students and parents through the college selection process, Edison State Community College will be hosting its annual College Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Charger Gymnasium at the Piqua Campus. Finding the right college and career path can be an overwhelming task. Options including size, location, and cost are all elements that can have a major impact on a student’s decision of where they will attend college and how successful they will be. More than 65 colleges and universities from Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky will be at Edison State to speak with students, parents, and guidance counselors about opportunities in higher education. Advisors and representatives will be able to address questions regarding courses, tuition, job placement rates for majors, accreditation, the transfer process, and more. “It’s always wonderful to connect students to universities that will help them continue on their career pathway,” said Christina Raterman, Enrollment Manager at Edison State. Some of the highlighted schools attending this

year’s college fair will be Bowling Green State University, University of Cincinnati, University of Dayton, Miami University, University of Kentucky, The Ohio State University, University of Toledo, and Wright State University. Edison State Community College will also be in attendance to highlight more than 35 associate degrees and one-year certificate programs, designed to help students transfer to four-year colleges and universities or help launch a professional career. “Credits from Edison State transfer to both public and private colleges nationwide,” added Raterman. “We want students, both current Edison State and local high school, to get their questions answered and discover more about the many transfer opportunities from Edison State.” “If anyone cannot attend the fair, they’re always welcome to learn more about Edison State’s career and transfer programs by scheduling a campus visit.” For more information or to schedule a campus visit, call Edison State Community College at 937-7788600 or visit www.edisonohio.edu.

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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 Patrol Officer for the Police Department of the City of Greenville, Ohio, on Tuesday November 14, 2017 at 6:00 pm at the Greenville Municipal Building Basement Classroom, 100 Public Square, Greenville, Ohio 45331. Salary ranges from $39,624 to $55,868.80 annually plus benefits. Those candidates receiving a passing grade on the written examination shall also be required to submit and pass a physical ability test which shall be conducted on November 18, 2017 at 8:00 am. Additional information, including minimum requirements, a detailed job description, the addition of credits, obtaining an application, and criteria for the physical ability test, is available on-line at cityofgreenville.org or from the Office of the Mayor, City of Greenville, Municipal Building, 100 Public Square, Greenville, Ohio 45331, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday and from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm on Fridays. The application must be completed and returned to the Office of the Mayor no later than November 7, 2017 at 4:00 pm to be eligible to take the examination. Greg Zechar, Chairman City of Greenville Civil Service Commission The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer, m/f 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 3T

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HELP WANTED Greenville small retail business has parttime position available. Some Fridays & every Saturday 9am-5pm are required, more hours possible. Must be energetic, friendly, reliable & trustworthy. Duties: Selling merchandise, Inventory upkeep, Cleaning, plus more. MUST have some computer skills & be able to operate a cash register. Some heavy lifting. Send resume: Help Wanted/ PT, c/o The Early Bird, 5312 Sebring-Warner Rd, Greenville, OH 45331

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STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF LIMESTONE IN THE PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 005-A011 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION OF NICOLE EILEEN ISON AND KRISTOFFER ALAN ISON NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS Notice to: David Harter, the father of the legal father of W.J.C., who is deceased, whose whereabouts are unknown. Please take notice that a Petition for Adoption of W.J.C. who was born to Rochelle Dominique Robbins on or about the 7th day of December, 2015, has been filed in said Court by NICOLE EILEEN ISON and KRISTOFFER ALAN ISON, Petitioners, and that the 30th day of November, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. has been set for a hearing on the same at the Limestone County Probate Judge’s Office located in the Limestone County Clinton Street Courthouse Annex, 100 South Clinton Street, Suite D, Athens, Alabama 35611. Please be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within (30) days hereof with counsel for said Petitioner, whose name and address are as shown below and with the Clerk of the said Probate Court at the address above. Done this 28 day of September, 2017. ANNE G. BURROWS Hand Arendall LLC 102 South Jefferson Street Athens, Alabama 35611 Telephone: (256) 232-0202 Fax: (256) 233-2407 SAROO7 E-Mail: aburrows@handarendall.com Attorney for Petitioners 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 4T STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF LIMESTONE IN THE PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 005-A012 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION OF MONICA LEE SKINNER AND WILLIAM WESLEY SKINNER NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS Notice to: David Harter, the father of the legal father of L.A.C., who is deceased, whose whereabouts are unknown. Please take notice that a Petition for Adoption of L.A.C. who was born to Rochelle Dominique Robbins on or about the 4th day of October, 2016, has been filed in said Court by MONICA LEE SKINNER and WILLIAM WESLEY SKINNER, Petitioners, and that the 30th day of November, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. has been set for a hearing on the same at the Limestone County Probate Judge’s Office located in the Limestone County Clinton Street Courthouse Annex, 100 South Clinton Street, Suite D, Athens, Alabama 35611. Please be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within (30) days hereof with counsel for said Petitioner, whose name and address are as shown below and with the Clerk of the said Probate Court. Done this 28 day of September, 2017. ANNE G. BURROWS Hand Arendall LLC 102 South Jefferson Street Athens, Alabama 35611 Telephone: (256) 232-0202 Fax: (256) 233-2407 SAROO7 E-Mail: aburrows@handarendall.com Attorney for Petitioners 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 4T STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF LIMESTONE IN THE PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 005-A013 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION OF MONICA LEE SKINNER AND WILLIAM WESLEY SKINNER NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS Notice to: David Harter, the father of the legal father of A.L.C., who is deceased, whose whereabouts are unknown. Please take notice that a Petition for Adoption of A.L.C. who was born to Rochelle Dominique Robbins on or about the 10th day of November, 2014, has been filed in said Court by MONICA LEE SKINNER and WILLIAM WESLEY SKINNER, Petitioners, and that the 30th day of November, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. has been set for a hearing on the same at the Limestone County Probate Judge’s Office located in the Limestone County Clinton Street Courthouse Annex, 100 South Clinton Street, Suite D, Athens, Alabama 35611. Please be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within (30) days hereof with counsel for said Petitioner, whose name and address are as shown below and with the Clerk of the said Probate Court. Done this 28 day of September, 2017. ANNE G. BURROWS Hand Arendall LLC 102 South Jefferson Street Athens, Alabama 35611 Telephone: (256) 232-0202 Fax: (256) 233-2407 SAROO7 E-Mail: aburrows@handarendall.com Attorney for Petitioners 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 4T

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Snow Plowing Bids

The Village of Laura will be accepting sealed bids for snow plowing of the village streets for the 2017-2018 winter season. Bids should be marked “Snow Plowing Bid” on the envelope. Bids will be opened at the regular Council meeting, held November 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the village building at 108 S. Main St. Laura. Included in the bid should be a cost per ton/salt, and an hourly rate for plowing. Bids should be sent to: Village of Laura, Box 202, Laura, Ohio 45337. There is a drop box at the village building.

FARM LAND FOR SALE ACCEPTING BIDS

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Sealed Bid Deadline November 10, 2017

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CITY OF GREENVILLE

On October 17, 2017, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: • Ordinance #17-121 supplemental appropriations • Ordinance #17-122 transfer • Ordinance #17-123 rezone four tracts of land for the purpose of condominium development • Resolution #17-124 accept bid for sidewalk installation on North Ohio St. • Ordinance #17-125 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 10/22, 10/29 2T

IN THE MATTER OF: ZACHERY P. DELARWELLE DATE OF BIRTH 09-01-2001 DARKE COUNTY, OHIO JUVENILE COURT CASE NO. 21730007 JASON R. ASLINGER, JUDGE TO: UNKNOWN FATHER OF ZACHERY P. DELARWELLE DOB: 09-01-2001 ADDRESS UNKNOWN Take notice that on April 12, 2017, the Movants, Terry Whittington and Letha Whittington, filed their Motion for Permanent Legal Custody in the Juvenile Court of Darke County, Ohio, being in Case No. 21730007 on the docket of the Court, said case being captioned, In the Matter of Zachery P. Delarwelle, Date of Birth 09-01-2001. Pursuant to said Motion, Movants are seeking to be designated as the permanent legal custodians of the minor child, Zachery P. Delarwelle. Take notice that the unknown father of Zachery P. Delarwelle is required to answer said Motion for Permanent Legal Custody within twenty-eight (28) days after the last publication. Said cause will be heard before Judge Jason R. Aslinger, Darke County Juvenile Court, 300 Garst Avenue, Greenville, Ohio 45331 on the 17th day of November, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. This publication is required by Ohio Civil Rule of Procedure 4.4(A). Please contact: Matthew J. Pierron, Esq., Hanes Law Group, Ltd., 507 South Broadway, Greenville, Ohio 45331, PH: 937-548-1157. 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 6T

ORDER OF PUBLIC SALE

IN THE COMMON PLEAS COURT OF DARKE COUNTY, OHIO PROBATE DIVISION Jason Aslinger, Judge DAVID SNIDER, Guardian of JUNE L. ELY Plaintiff, v. JUNE L. ELY, et al. Defendants.

TO: DAVID SNIDER Guardian of the Person and Estate of June L. Ely, Incompetent 1400 North Broadway Greenville, Ohio 45331 In obedience to an Order and Decree of the Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division, within and for said County, made this day, in a certain cause wherein you as the Guardian of June L. Ely, an incompetent, are Plaintiff and June L. Ely, Alan Gustafson, Darke County Treasurer are Defendants, you are commanded to proceed according to law, to advertise and sell at Public Auction on the premises at 1000 Harrison Avenue, Greenville, Ohio on the 23rd day of October, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. for not less than two-thirds of the appraised value thereof (the appraised value being $56,490.00), the following described premises, to wit: Situated in the County of Darke, in the State of Ohio, and in the city of Greenville, and bounded and described as follows: Being Lot No. Two Thousand Two Hundred and Thirty-five (2235) in Fairlawn Addition to the City of Greenville, Ohio. Engineer’s I.D. F27-2-211-02-04-14-101-00 (Lot 2235) Said sale to be upon the following terms: The terms of sale and payment of the purchase money are case, $5,000.00 paid on the day of the sale with the balance due at the closing. Closing of sale shall be within thirty (30) days of the date of the sale. The real estate taxes to be paid by Seller on the short pro-ration to the date of closing and Buyer shall pay all real estate taxes and assessments becoming due and payable thereafter. You are commanded to execute the aforementioned Order and Decree of our said Court in all respects according to law, and of your proceedings herein make due return to this Court. GARBIG & SCHMIDT, LLC 2840 Alt. St. Rt. 49 N Suite A Arcanum, OH 45304

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WANTED TO BUY Am. Made guitars, 60s racing go karts & dune buggies. 937-621-4813

BUYING OLD GUITARS, Banjos, Mandolins & Amplifiers. ALSO buying Flutes, Saxophones, Trombones, Trumpets in good condition, Yamaha, Selmer, King, Conn. Bring them to Bach to Rock Music, 334 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH for an offer. 937-547-1970, email: bachtorock@ earthlink.net

Cars/Trucks, running or not UP TO $500. Free pick-up. 937-423-2703 or 937-621-5809 WANTED Wanted: Used house trailers in good condition. Please call 937448-2974 LIVESTOCK Farm fresh Hormone antibiotic & cage free eggs, $2.25/doz. Rhode Island Red Pullets for sale. Just starting to lay brown eggs. 937-6208121

Sutton’s, in Arcanum, Now Hiring Meat Assistant Manager Job Function: To Direct and supervise all functions and activities of the Meat Department in the absence of the Meat Manager; to ensure that the work shift contributes to the financial best interests of the store. Experience: Meat Department experience is preferred, but not required. Salary/ Benefits; Job candidates will be eligible for full time (40 hours per week) work weeks. Hourly rates will be negotiated based on experience and skills. Sutton’s offers vacation, holiday, and sporadic overtime pay. Sutton’s also offers Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages for all full time employees.

TAX PREPARER

Local CPA firm Esarey & Associates, LLC is seeking a full-time tax professional for the upcoming 2018 tax season. Responsibilities are primarily, but not limited to, preparation of individual income tax returns, contacting clients as needed and conducting client meetings. Opportunity for working on other tax matters will be dependent on experience. Recent tax return preparation and/or accounting experience is preferred. Compensation will be based on education and experience. Opportunities for advancement and continued employment based on performance demonstrated during tax season. Please indicate the position you are applying for on your cover letter and send with resume by e-mail to esarey@esareycpa.com or mail to: Esarey & Associates, LLC 5180 Children’s Home Bradford Rd. Greenville, OH 45331

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Must have current licensure in State of Ohio Competitive Wages/Paid Vacations/ Personal Time Medical-Dental –Vision & Life Insurance 401K Retirement Savings Plan 243 Marion Drive - Greenville 937-548-3141

PETS Coton de Tulear/Poodle male puppy, friendly, non-shedding, cream, 1st shots & wormed, $550 ca/cc. 937-2732731

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

SPECIAL NOTICES Lung Cancer? And 60 Years Old? If So, You and Your Family May Be Entitled To A Significant Cash Award. Call 800-897-7205 To Learn More. No Risk. No Money Out of Pocket

G’ville Nice 2 BR apt. $485/mo. Central air. No smoking/pets. Large kitchen, appliances & H2O included. Washer/ dryer hookup. 411 Euclid. 538-0937

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-208-6915 to start your application today! FOR RENT Newly remodeled 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in Union City, IN. Perfect for elderly. All utilities paid. No smoking and no pets. Must provide references. Please call 765-964-3872 1 room upstairs apt. No Pets, Smoking or Metro. All utilities included. $400/mo, deposit required. 937-417-3140 2 BR apt, includes stove, fridge. Washer/ dryer hookup. $475/ mo. No Pets. No Metro. 548-9600 Storage for personal & business use. Penske Truck Rentals. Call Greenville Stor & Lock. 548-1075, 5328 Michelle St LAND CONTRACT Remodeled 4 BR, 2 bath home on large lot. All new: roof, central air, furnace, kitchen, paint, flooring. $3400 down, $778.34/mo. 6492 Hollansburg-Arcanum Rd. 548-5053 benanzer. com 3 BR, 1 car garage brick ranch. South end of Greenville. No Pets. No Smoking. $650/mo. 937-548-2397 Nice 2 or 3 BR ranch style house, Greenville north end. No Pets. $650. 447-7845 1142 S Shawnee Dr, Wayne Lakes. 3 BR home with kitchen, living room, utility room & 20x16 deck overlooking Shawnee Lake. Freshly painted. Rent $650 + $650 deposit. Call 4232656 for showing time 2 BR house, Wayne Ave, Grnvl. $500/mo, $500 dep. No Smoking. No Pets. 937-631-7585 1 BR upstairs apt in Greenville with stove, fridge. No Pets. $325/ mo. 937-548-8676 1 BR upstairs apt; includes stove & fridge. $340 mo. No Metro, No Pets. 548-9600

General Associate Production Positions 2nd or 3rd shift Greenville Technology Inc., a plastic injection molding company serving the automotive industry, is interested in highly motivated and dependable individuals for production positions in our climate controlled Greenville, Ohio manufacturing facility.

Sutton’s, in Arcanum, is now hiring Produce Manager

Job Function: To effectively direct and supervise all functions and activities of Produce Department personnel to achieve the sales and profit goals established for the department; to ensure that the work shifts of all department personnel contribute to the financial best interests of the store. Experience: Produce Department Experience is preferred, but not required. Salary/Benefits; Job candidates will be eligible for full time (40 hours per week) work weeks. Hourly rates will be negotiated based on experience and skills. Sutton’s offers vacation, holiday, and sporadic overtime pay. Sutton’s also offers Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages for all full time employees.

We’re Hiring

Consumer Support Services

Open interviews Monday October 23, 11:00am to 4:00pm 201 Martin St., Greenville, OH. We are hiring for direct care staff and a floater for Greenville to work with people with disabilities. Contact Jenny or Alana at 937-459-5633

CDL Driver Wanted-Union City, OH

Good Pay - Health Benefits. Haul Commodities with Belt Trailer. Please come & be a part of a new Transportation Team. Call : 937-621-7869 or 937-621-8383 or message blackhawktransportllc@yahoo.com. Visit us on Facebook

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

Local CPA firm Esarey & Associates, LLC is seeking seasonal administrative support for the upcoming 2018 tax season (January – April). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, processing tax returns, copying, filing, answering and directing telephone calls and welcoming clients to our office. The position requires 30-40 hours per week (flexible) working Monday through Friday, and some Saturdays. Please indicate the position you are applying for on your cover letter and send with resume by e-mail to esarey@esareycpa.com or mail to: Esarey & Associates, LLC 5180 Children’s Home Bradford Road Greenville, OH 45331

Part-Time Bookkeeper/Exec. Assistant 7-10 hours/week • Manage financial activities using accounting software • Prepare monthly financial statements • Document monthly investment activity • Work with accountant to prepare quarterly tax returns • Utilize strong written and verbal communication skills • Assist in donor relations and correspondence • Assist in managing scholarships and community grants • Assist in fundraising correspondence • Attend quarterly board meetings and compose minutes Send letter and résumé to Darke County Foundation, P.O. Box 438, Greenville, OH 45331. The Darke County Foundation is a community foundation dedicated to improving the lives of Darke County residents by receiving, managing and distributing charitable gifts. www.darkecountyfoundation.org

Open positions are in Injection, Assembly and Paint Departments on 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Great Opportunities for growth within company Excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 4011k Attendance and profit sharing bonuses Light Manufacturing Environment, Uniforms Provided Please send resume to: Greenville Technology, Inc. PO Box 974 Greenville, Ohio 45331 Or hr_employment@gtioh.com ***Open Interviews on Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00PM at 5755 State Route 571 E. Greenville, Ohio 45331***

REAL ESTATE Farm land for sale approximately 20.42 acres backing right up to the Union City Country Club. Don’t miss your chance to invest in this acreage on HillgroveSouthern Rd. Bruns Realty Group - Emily Bubeck, 937-564-0365 AUTOMOTIVE 2013 Equinox, 59,000 $13,995. 2007 Colorado 4x4 $7495. 2007 GMC 2500H 4x4 $11,995. 2007 Mountaineer $6995. 2008 Equinox $6495. 2008 Enclave $9995. 2008 Escape $6495. 2006 Silverado 4x4 $9995. 2008 Outlook AWD $7995. 2006 TrailBlazer $6995. Buy - Sell - Trade! CountryAutoSalesGreenville. com 548-1337 HOUSEHOLD Peaceful Dream 11” Pillow Top Mattress Set. $249 full; $269 queen; $379 king. New in plastic with warranty. We deliver. 937-884-5455

30” over range Whirlpool microwave, used 2 yr, clean, perf condition. 548-1794 Table w/6 chairs, early 70’s $125. Entertainment center $100. 937526-4232 MISC. FOR SALE Colorado Blue, Norway, white Spruce, scotch, white pine, excellent for wind breaks or landscaping. 3’ $40; 4’ $53; 5’ $66; 6’ $80; 7’ $100; 8’ $120. Planting available. 419-582-3505 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! Farm fresh Hormone antibiotic & cage free eggs, $2.25/doz. 937620-8121 INVESTMENT PROPERTY for sale. 1979 Chevy pickup. 937417-0917 Safe Step Walk-In Tub Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American Made. Installation Included. Call 1-800-906-3115 for $750 Off

R&S Reck Mobile Home Park New Paris, Ohio

Mobile Homes for Rent Or Rent to Own Call

937-417-7111

150 Positions Available

Skills/Requirements: Hand and tool-assisted assembly Inspection, sanding and buffing of painted parts Machine operation High regard for quality Willingness to work overtime Team-oriented Proven work record Rate: $13.50 starting pay per hour. $16.08 per hour after one year of service.

STORAGE SPACE for rent. 937-417-0917 WANTED TO RENT FARMGROUND TO RENT: $260/acre, Spring Payment, Fertility Management Program. 937622-2735 MOTORCYCLES Honda GoldWing Aspencade for sale, 1987 GL1200, 85,000 miles, exc cond, pics available. 937-423-1100

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FIREWOOD. Reg pickup rounds, $50 split, $60 small logs, 8’ to 10,’ dump trailer load $75. Greenville 937417-2469 4 cemetery lots in Greenville Township Memorial Gardens in the Garden of the Cross, all 4 lots for $1800. Call 937-564-4533 2-4 plots, Gv Memorial. 4-225/60.18 tires. 3 heavy barn ropes, 2030.’ Stand up ele. Heater. 3 fishing poles. Drop leaf table, 4 chairs. For info, 937-968-3766

GARAGE SALES Estate Sale: 7733 Miller Rd, Greenville; Oct 2628, 9-6. Fabric, batting, quilt kits, books, notions, new sheets, tablecloths, cook book collection, Christmas. A cook and quilter’s paradise.

NOW HIRING

Part-time bartenders needed. AVAILABLE NIGHTS & WEEKENDS Apply in person at 219 North Ohio Street, Greenville.

HELP WANTED Experienced Carpentry and Construction All Phases Must have: • Valid Driver’s License • Be Able to Pass Drug Test We Provide: • Employee Health Insurance • Paid Vacation Days • Paid Holidays Send resume to: BILL HAWKEY & ASSOCIATES P.O. Box 1011 Greenville, OH 45331 No Phone Calls

Plastic Recycling Express Piqua, Ohio Hiring One Full-Time SHORT TRIP TRUCK DRIVER Qualifications:     

Class A CDL 1 Year Driving Experience Pass DOT Physical Pass Drug Screening Good Driving Record

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Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Health Insurance Supplement Benefits 401K Plan Start at .50 cents per mile Guaranteed 1,400 Paid Miles Per Wk.

Benefits:

Please apply within or send your resume to PRT, Inc. at 9054 N. County Rd. 25-A in Piqua, Ohio 45356 or call 937-615-9286 and ask for Mike.

Open Today! 1-2:30 827 DOROTHY LANE-This 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch has been updated throughout! Fireplace and cathedral ceiling in family room; eat-in kitchen; 24x28 deck wired for hot tub and sound system! Mature trees on CORNER LOT! $149,900 ----------------------------------------------------------COMMERCIAL BUILDING at 5294 SebringWarner Road has over 5400 sq. ft. of warehouse space; 1185 sq. ft. of office space; 60x90 shop; PLUS foyer and reception area! Newly painted exterior; 3 overhead doors w/ openers. $325,000 APPROVED BUILDING LOT at corner of Bur Oak and Aspen! Improved with well, grass, trees and sidewalks! $30,000 IN WAYNE LAKES this 3 bedroom brick ranch overlooks Lake Cucumber with access to Mohawk Lake! Enclosed patio; 2 car attached garage plus storage shed! Drive by 3721 West Drive and call for your personal showing! $109,000 IN ANSONIA this 2 bedroom home at 332 E. Cross Street has new flooring in kitchen and hall; new roof; 1 car garage. Upper 50s CORNER LOT with this 3 bedroom brick ranch at 1229 Northmoor! Over 1400 sq. ft. of living area; updated kitchen; appliances included! 2 car attached garage. $129,900 BRICK DOUBLE at 405 & 409 W. Weller in Ansonia has 2 bedrooms each unit; total electric; vinyl windows; washer/dryer hookup; appliances included! Low 90s IN PALESTINE plenty of storage with this 3 bedroom home at 120 Lynn Street! Freestanding stove with custom chimney; 2+ car detached garage! Upper 60s IN COVINGTON this duplex at 214 S. Harrison has 1 bedroom apartment up and 2 bedroom apartment down, owner occupied. Newer roof; decorative patio out back! Now offered at $55,000! JUST EAST OF GREENVILLE this 3 bedroom, vinyl sided ranch has new carpet in living room, hall and master bedroom! Mostly new vinyl windows; insulated garage. Covered front porch and deck out back! Low 90s NORTHEAST OF ANSONIA this 2-story home at 5858 York Road has over 2300 sq. ft. of living area! 4 bedrooms; 2 baths; 4 pole barns; workshop; 5 acres M/L! $315,000 ZONED LIC these 2 lots at corner of W. Park and St. Rt. 49 have plenty of possibilities! $25,000 4 ACRES M/L ZONED COMMERCIAL on Wagner Avenue across from Lowe’s! Can be divided! Call Joe for additional information!

BLUE SPRUCE REALTY 547-9770

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MISC. FOR SALE Homelite weedeater. Remington weedeater. 2 hydraulic jacks. 14” chainsaws. 16” chainsaws. 1/2” chuck drill EL1. 3/8” chuck drill EL3. Screw jacks, 12”, 14”. 937-997-4565

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13 W George St., Arcanum Multipurpose building. Finished office space and tons of open area in the back part of building 302 W Oak St., Union City, IN Lower level has had several updates including new furnace and central air. Second level could be remodeled into multi-unit apartments. 9019 St Rt 571, Arcanum 7,191 sq ft commercial building. Access to major highways. Brand new show room floor, bathroom, small kitchen and big office. PRICE REDUCED

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GREENVILLE – Two Greenville High School graduates were awarded the John and Mary Beasecker Engineering Scholarship recently. The $5,000 award is made annually to a Greenville student who plans to attend

college in pursuit of a degree in an engineering field. This year, two scholarships were awarded: one to Austin Grote, who will attend Wittenberg University studying mechanical engineering, and the second to

Joshua Smith who established as a meMr. Beasecker engineering superwill study electrical morial to John and was an engineer visor for General engineering at The Mary Beasecker. and retired as an Motors in 1981. Ohio State University. The presentations were made by Joel Allread, chairman of the Greenville Schools Foun1000 HARRISON STREET GREENVILLE, OH 45331 dation who administers the program

JUNE ELY REAL ESTATE AUCTION

MONDAY– OCT. 23RD, 2017 - 6:00 P.M.

The cast of Aladdin performed at St. Clair Memorial Hall, thanks to the support of the Darke County Endowment for the Arts.

Open House Sunday October 22nd 1-2:30 P.M.

Endowment sponsors theater residency GREENVILLE – DCCA recognizes the Darke County Endowment for the Arts for their support of the recent Missoula Children’s Theatre Residency and production of Aladdin. “Thanks to the Darke County Endowment for the Arts, students in Darke County are able to experience every aspect of a musical theater production in one week, at no cost to the participants,” shared DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan. “We are absolutely thrilled to see the students in our community receive the benefit of their generosity and ensuring the opportunity to learn and grow through the arts.” In one short week the Missoula Directors cast, rehearsed and presented the musical Aladdin, featuring 60 local students from grades 1-12 in roles from the familiar tale. On Aug. 5 the cast performed two productions at St. Clair Memorial Hall for a delighted audience. The purpose of Darke County Endowment for the Arts is to keep the Arts alive forever in our community. Darke County Endowment for the Arts is a non-profit organization that receives and manages charitable gifts, which are invested to produce income to benefit the Arts in Darke County. The Endowment assists donors in fulfill-

Greenville 1121 Harrison Ave $57,000. 2 Bed, 1 bath, 1 car detached garage, covered front porch, fenced in area in back yard. (739634) 102 Knoll Ave. NEW LISTING $77,000. 3 Bed, 1 bath, family room, 1296 sq. ft., on cul-de-sac located near city park. (749944) 3686 North Dr. (Wayne Lakes) NEW LISTING $81,000. 2 Bed, 1 bath, 2 car att. Garage, fireplace, central air, newer windows and roof. (749831) 316 Victoria Dr. NEW PRICE $107,000. 3 Bed, 1 bath, 1 car att. Garage, new carpet and paint, great room. (747040) 880 E. Park Dr. $269,700. 4 Bed, 3 bath, 3 car att. Garage, on .75 acre in the City park. Many updates and upgrades throughout. (744616) OUT OF GREENVILLE 5571 Paint Rd. New Paris NEW PRICE $147,500 2 Bed, 1.5 bath home 1 car det garage, 10 acres, deck, utility room. (743438) 2940 Beamsville- UC Rd. Ansonia. $38,000. 3 Bed, 2 bath, country setting on .45 acre. (744221) 707 Godfrey Rd. Hollansburg $247,500. 3 Bed, 2 bath, 2 car det. Garage,3 outbuildings, stocked pond, Christmas tree farm. Business can be purchased outside of real estate. (744461)

ing their charitable wishes, creating lasting legacies to enrich lives through the Arts for years to come. Darke County Endowment for the Arts is managed by a board of trustees who meet regularly to manage investments and consider appropriate action to assist the Arts in Darke County as funds are available. Current trustees are Gary Brown, Suzanne Brown, Marilyn Delk, Roberta Feltman, Barbara Greiner, Becky Hartnagle, and Andrea Jordan; Julie Strait serves as

treasurer. For more information or to make a donation to the Darke County Endowment for the Arts contact DCEA at P.O. Box 155, Greenville, Ohio 45331. Aladdin was also made possible thanks to the Ohio Arts Council, local foundations and DCCA Memberships. For more information on Darke County Center for the Arts and their upcoming 20172018 ARTS COUNT season contact the DCCA office at 5470908 or visit www. CenterForArts.net.

OPEN HOUSE

SUN., OCT. 22, 2-4PM 1046 E. 4TH ST.

Bigger than it looks! ¾ acre in town. 3BR, 2BA, workshop, 1 car attached garage & carport. $129,900. Should pass all inspections for VA, FHA, Rural Guarantee

547-2281

AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY Midwest

Auctioneers & Realty, Inc Mike Baker, Auctioneer/Broker

Mike Baker Auctioneer/Broker 220 E. 4th St., Greenville, OH

937-548-2640 www.midwest-auctioneers.com

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

DIRECTIONS: From St. Rt. 49 S turn East onto Fair St. by the hospital. (Watch for signs). Located on the corner of Fair St & Harrison Street. Up for Auction, is this 984-square foot, home built in 1921. This home host 2 bedrooms 1 bath, with kitchen and living room. It also offers a partial basement/crawl space & detached 24 x 12 garage. This home has a partial privacy fence attached to the garage and sits on a nice lot close to the hospital and the fair grounds. Plan to attend an open house to see all the possibilities. TERMS: Buyer to pay $5,000 down day of auction, with the balance due at closing. Bidding must start at no less than 2/3rds of the appraisal of $ 56,490. Opening bid must start at $ 37,660 or greater. Closing shall be on or before November 23rd, 2017. Buyer shall have possession day of closing. Seller will pay all taxes due and payable July 1, 2017, buyer to pay all taxes due & payable thereafter. Have your financing arranged & be prepared to buy. Call 937-547-3202 or 423-2656 or go to www.edwardsauctions.com for more details.

OWNER- JUNE LOUISE ELY, DAVE SNIDER GUARDIAN

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PERSONAL PROPERTY & REAL ESTATE AUCTION THURSDAY – NOV. 2, 2017 AT 3:00 PM

4431 North Star-Ft. Loramie Rd-New Weston, OH 45348

FORKLIFT – JD TRACTOR SHOP TOOLS - HOUSEHOLD 1994 Suzuki ATV 4 wheeler Model LT-F16DR; 1998 Suzuki ATV 4 wheeler Model LT-F160R; 3K# Clark Fork lift #5008, 30 Manual trans; 455 John Deere Heavy Duty tractor mower w/60”deck; Fork truck cage; 10’ Iron fork truck extensions; 4’ Lawn roller; Portable air compressor; 3’x3’x5’ metal dump cart; 1200W Duracell generator; 5” & 18” Tight wrap; Voltage reducers; Metal fence posts; Cement blocks; Step & Ext. ladders; 55 gal. diesel fuel tank; Utility tables; HD Steel workbench w/ vice; 5x4’ 48 slot cubic cab; 6’ Light w/ stand; 3’x4’ Wood table; 6”x8” fastener cabinet; 100’ ext. cord, reel & other cords; Garden tools, sprayers, & hoses; Weed eater & string; Misc. scrap lumber; Stainless metal scraps; Scrap iron & wire; Metal wheel barrel; 1’x2’ wood crates; 5 Gal. buckets; Wood trim & other lumber; Peg boards; 5’ roll of plastic; Nails & other hardware; Thread rods; Wood drill bits; Hacksaw blades; Ball hitches; Hitch & cotter pins; Calipers & other misc. hand tools; Gas cans & funnels; Gromet kit; Sledge hammers; 16” Chain saw; 12’ Pole saw; Elec. grinder & access.; Post driver; HD Dry Vac; Chep & wood pallets; RR & STOP signs; Double basketball arcade; Wood toy box; Plant stand; 8 pc. China setting; Glassware; Toys; Lounge chair; Children’s lawn chairs; Turkey fryer; Wooden Coke sign; Patio heater & tank; Reel tape player; and many more items not listed. Real Estate includes TWO properties selling at 6:00 PM **Open Houses on both properties will be Sunday - Oct. 22nd from 1 to 3 PM** Located in Northern Darke County at the corner of St. Rt. 118 & N Star – Ft. Loramie Rd across from the famous Eldora Speedway are these two prime properties offering the following: 4473 North Star-Ft. Loramie Road – New Weston Built in 1972, this well maintained 1 story brick ranch style home offers over 2300 sq ft w/ 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, quality woodwork & cabinetry, central air & vac, electric heat, full unfinished basement, & 2 1/2 car attached garage. Property sits on 1.7 acres. 4431 North Star-Ft. Loramie Road – New Weston Situated on 2.6 acres is this 2 story full insulated farm home w/ 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fuel oil furnace, new water softener and in excellent condition, 26’x24’detached 2 car garage, storage shed and a 78’x36’ metal sided barn with concrete floor. Terms: $3,000 will be required down per property day of auction with the balance due within 35 days of auction. Please visit our website www.midwest-auctioneers.com for more information and pictures of complete auction.

THE ESTATE OF NEIL E. STEMLEY MERCER COUNTY PROBATE CASE#: 2017 1141 JOHN F. MARCHAL, ATTY.

Midwest

Auctioneers & Realty, Inc

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WAITING FOR YOU! Cozy 2 BR home w/ hardwood floors in LRM & BRs (BRs are now carpeted). Extra room for storage, office or 3rd BR. Full basement. 1-car garage. MLS 735655 #4540 COUNTRY VIEWS! 24+ acres in Tri-Village School Dist. Currently Zoned Agricultural in Farm Program & is being subdivided. MLS 748428 #4551 PRICE REDUCED! English Tudor w/3 BR, 2½ BA. Formal entry & DRM. Great rm has stone gas fireplace + built-in entertainment cabinetry. Beautiful KIT w/ stainless appliances, gas cooktop & wall oven. MLS 742664 #4547

Greenville High School students awarded Engineering scholarships

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Multi-Family; 10 Northmoor, Arcanum; ThursFri, Oct 26-27; 9am-5pm; Clothes, designer purses, tools, crafts, household items, more! 217 E Water St, Greenville; Oct 27-29; 9-5; Plus size clothes, misc 721 Martin St, Green- odd & ends ville, Porch & Inside GREENVILLE House; Oct 26-27-28; Thur 11-5, Fri-Sat 9-?; STOR & LOCK Truck Clothes, shoes, houseRentals hold, Vera Bradley, BOOK EARLY fudge, baked goods, AND SAVE $$$ Thomas Trains. Saturday half price. We are here to meet your storage LARGE RUMMAGE and moving needs! SALE: Lighthouse Chris5328 Michelle Rd. tian Center, 5256 SebringGreenville Warner Rd, Greenville; Oct 27-28, 9-6 937-548-1075 GARAGE SALES 7335 New Madison-Coletown Rd, Greenville (Off Coletown curve on Wagner, then left); Oct 28; 9-?; Snowman & other Christmas items, sweaters, candy molds, baked goods.

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Brunswick joins Stillwater VERSAILLES – Janelle Brunswick, CNP, is joining Stillwater Family Care, a practice of Premier Physician Network. Ms. Brunswick is a family nurse practitioner who received her nursing degree

from the Uni471 Marker versity of CinRoad, Vercinnati and sailles. It her Master’s is acceptof Science in ing new nursing from patients Ohio Univerand can be sity. contacted Stillwater Fam- by calling 937-526ily Care is located at 9834.

LARGE QUALITY AUCTION SATURDAY, NOV. 4, 2017 9:00AM KIRBY LYONS AUCTION FACILITY

5378 SEBRING-WARNER RD., GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331

DOORS OPEN AT 8:00AM

ANSONIA OCT. SOM

TWO PART AUCTION SATURDAY OCT 28TH, 2017 10:00 A.M. & 5:00 PM DOORS OPEN AT 9:00 A.M.

5862 KRUCKEBERG RD. GREENVILLE; OH 45331

ANSONIA – Ansonia’s Students of the month for October are members of the class of 2024, Peyton Billenstein and Nick Burns. Both students are very responsible, attentive, and friendly. They are willing to work hard and help others. They respond well to change.

BRC VOLUNTEERS

DIRECTIONS: From downtown Dayton; Ohio Take I -70 West to St. Rt. 127 North to Greenville to Kruckeberg Rd. Turn right on Kruckeberg go approx. 1 mile to sale site on left. (Watch for signs) AUCTIONEERS NOTE – Go to edwardsauctions.com for more information and pictures. Featuring Live Audio & Video so you can bid at home or on the go with your smart phone or tablet. Go to www. edwardsauctions.com or auctionzip.com; enter auctioneer ID # 3426; click on the current auction date; click on bid now button to enter auction. No buyer’s premium charged for attending the live & collectible auction. Buyer’s premium applied to online and remote bidders only. We will be starting with Baseball Cards, Sports Memorabilia & Comics at 10:00 am BASEBALL CARDS- GOLDEN & SILVER AGE COMICS – MISC. SPORTS ITEMS At 5:00 P.M. we will start selling NASCAR DIE CAST CAR COLLECTION- ACTION 1/18TH SCALETEAM CALIBER- ERTL & GMP BEAM BOTTLES- LONGABERGER BASKETS Owners- Nascar collection belong to the

JAMES E. MIKESELL ESTATE, Administrator WWA Gary Brown Attorney Darke County Probate #2017-1-077

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) ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES – QUALITY ANTIQUE & MODERN FURNITURE – 2007 BUICK LUCERNE CXL SEDAN (1-OWNER, LOW MILES) – GLASSWARE – PRIMITIVES – HOUSEHOLD ITEMS & MORE - DON’T MISS THIS OUTSTANDING AUCTION!

JOANN THOMPSON BY: VICKI CAREY & SCOTT THOMPSON ~ P.O.A.’S

& PERSONAL PROPERTY OF OTHERS.

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

GREENVILLE – The heat of summer doesn’t stop Chestnut Village residents, Mary Ann and Bob Cornell, from volunteering their time to sand and paint the benches around the campus. Volunteers make a huge difference and they are very appreciative of all they do to help. They couldn’t do everything they do for their residents without volunteers.

DCP ROTARY GRANT

DEE SPILLE ~ OWNER

• ALL items must be paid for the day of auction. • ALL items are sold as is. • We must collect sales tax (EXCEPT on titled vehicles). • TERMS: Cash or Good Check with Proper Photo ID; Visa / MC / Discover accepted with a 3% Clerk Fee added. • Visit us online @ www.auctionzip.com and enter USER I.D. #8673 for photos and information. • Food Available on Site! • Open Friday, November 3rd from 9:00AM to 5:00PM for Inspection. • See next week’s Early Bird for complete auction listing. REMEMBER: +++Never, Ever a Buyer’s (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions…What Office: 937.316.8400 You Bid Is What You Pay! We work for our sellers, we appreciate our buyers, and we Cell: 937.459.7686 Michel Werner Auctioneer love our profession! Kirby & Staff

PUBLIC AUCTION

SAT., OCTOBER 28, 2017 • 10:00AM 7128 S.R. 121 NORTH, GREENVILLE, OHIO DIRECTIONS: AT THE INTERSECTION OF RUSS RD. & ST. RT. 121 TAKE 121 NORTH ¼ MILE. AUCTION IS ON THE LEFT. (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS)

TRACTORS – COMBINE ROAD GRADER 1949 Minneapolis Moline Mdl. U Grader (Restored), All New Rubber, Great Paint, (Gas), Henke Road Grader Attachment #54, Serial #: 0124900102 (Super Nice); 1937 Minn-Moline Mdl. ZTU w/Wheatland Style Fenders, Good Rubber, Runs Good, Serial #: 562448; Minn-Moline Mdl. UB (Diesel) Tractor, Live P.T.O., Runs Good, Good Rubber, Serial #: 07601021; MinnMoline Mdl. ZB Tractor, Good Rubber, Runs, Serial #: 06200498; Minn-Moline Mdl. ZB Tractor, Live Power, Runs Good, Serial #: 0620032; Minn-Moline Mdl. 445 Tractor, Wide Front, Good Rubber, Runs, All Original; Minn-Moline Mdl. M-670 (Gas) Tractor, Runs, Wide Front, Good Rubber, Original, Serial #: 29901079; Minn-Moline “WarTime” Mdl. ZTS Tractor, Wide Front, Wheatland Style Fenders, Cast Iron Steering Wheel, Frt. Bumper; Minn-Moline Mdl. BF Tractor, Runs, Avery-Moline; Minn-Moline Mdl. U (Propane) Tractor, Live P.T.O., Runs Good; Allis-Chalmers Mdl. AC-7040 (Diesel) Tractor, Full View Cab, Wide Front, Dual Remotes, P.S., 3-Point, 18.4-38 Rubber, Runs Great; Allis-Chalmers Mdl. F Combine (Gas), Runs & Works Good w/Grain Head; Set of 18.4-38 Duals; Woods Mdl. 1260 P.T.O. Pull Type Rotary Mower (Nice); Ber-Vac Mdl. 766 7 ½ Ft., 3 Pt., P.T.O. Snowblower; 15 Ft. Great Plains Grain Drill (Solid Stand); Center Pivot Hitch, Works Good; (2) J&M 150+ B.U. Hopper Wagons on J.D. Gears; N. Idea 7 Ft. P.T.O. Cycle Mower; Early John Deere 6 Ft. Field Cultivator on Steel; “R” Moline Front Cultivators; Kuker Pull Type P.T.O. Sprayer w/500 Gal. Poly Tank; 16 Ft. Flat Bed Hay Wagon w/Uprights; Early Wood Box Bed Wagon; old Ford Tractor Loader; New Holland #268 Hay Rake; 1951 Allis-Chalmers Mdl. “G” Tractor, Good Rubber, Looks Good (Not running at time of listing). MISCELLANEOUS Hay Fork Rope Winch; Hitch Cart; A-Frame Hitch; several M.M. Suitcase Weights; sev. M.M. Wheel & Front Bolt on Weights; 40 Ft. Elec. Hay Elevator; 200 Gal. Poly Water Cart; John Deere LX-288 Lawn Tractor, Hydro (with bad engine); Early Cast Iron Lawn Mower; (2) H. Crank Multi Compartment Oil Tanks; Cement Mixer; (2) 5 Gal. Lion Oil Cans; Early Kitchen Cabinet Top; sev. 10 Gal. Milk Cans; Wood Wagon Wheel; misc. Lumber; Farm Wagon & Truck Tires; Purina Tube Chicken Feeder; Early Post Drill; (2) 55 Gal. Steel Kendall Oil Drums; misc. Hand & Power Tools & much more!

VELMA LUCAS & THE LATE GERALD LUCAS

ALL items must be paid for the day of auction. ALL items are sold as is. TERMS: Cash or Good Check with Proper Photo ID; Visa / MC / Discover accepted with a 3% Clerk Fee added. Visit us online @ www.auctionzip.com and enter USER I.D. #8673 for photos and information. Food Available on Site! REMEMBER: +++Never, Ever a Buyer’s (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions… What You Bid Is What You Pay! We work Office: 937.316.8400 for our sellers, we appreciate our buyers, Cell: 937.459.7686 and we love our profession! Kirby & Michel Werner Staff Auctioneer

TWO PART AUCTION

SATURDAY OCTOBER 28TH, 2017 10:00 A.M. & 5:00 PM

DOORS OPEN AT 9:00 A.M. 5862 KRUCKEBERG RD. GREENVILLE; OH 45331 DIRECTIONS: From downtown Dayton; Ohio Take I -70 West to St. Rt. 127 North to Greenville to Kruckeberg Rd. Turn right on Kruckeberg go approx. 1 mile to sale site on left. (Watch for signs) Auctioneers Note – Go to edwardsauctions.com for more information and pictures. Featuring Live Audio & Video so you can bid at home or on the go with your smart phone or tablet. Go to www.edwardsauctions. com or auctionzip.com; enter auctioneer ID # 3426; click on the current auction date; click on bid now button to enter auction. No buyer’s premium charged for attending the live & collectible auction. Buyer’s premium applied to online and remote bidders only. We will be starting with Baseball Cards, Sports Memorabilia & Comics at 10:00 am. BASEBALL CARDS- GOLDEN & SILVER AGE COMICS MISC. SPORTS ITEMS

AT 5:00 P.M. WE WILL START SELLING

GREENVILLE – The Darke County Parks District would like to thank the Rotary Club of Greenville for generously awarding them a grant to update their donor board located within the Nature Center at Shawnee Prairie Preserve. The grant funds will support the installation of a new display to honor donors that will be styled to look like a tree with many leaves with the donor’s name engraved upon it. This display is slated to be installed in early 2018.

LOCAL GARDEN HONORED

NASCAR DIE CAST COLLECTION- ACTION 1/18TH SCALETEAM CALIBER- ERTL & GMP BEAM BOTTLES- LONGABERGER BASKETS

OWNERS- NASCAR COLLECTION BELONG TO THE JAMES E. MIKESELL ESTATE Administrator WWA Gary Brown Attorney Darke County Probate #2017-1-077

& PERSONAL PROPERTY OF OTHERS.

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

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

MON., OCTOBER 30, 2017 6:00 PM GREENVILLE – A Victorian Flower Garden of Linda Manier’s was chosen as the August Garden of the month by the Ladybug Garden Club Beautification committee. Linda grows numerous impatiens which she starts in April along with lots of coordinating containers. She enjoys selecting her flowering plants from local garden centers and her yard art from the Springfield Extravaganza Flea Market. Her Washington Avenue gardens can be admired by all who drive by her home. Shown are committee members Sherri Jones, Lisa Marcum, Linda and Angela Beumer.

298 ORCHARD DRIVE, GREENVILLE, OHIO (CORNER OF ORCHARD DR. & EAST MAIN ST.) (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS ON SALE DAY)

This Well Built Brick Ranch Home sits on a Beautiful Corner Lot and Features, (3) Bedrooms, (2) Full Bathrooms, Lg. Formal Living Room, Eat-In-Kitchen, Family Room w/Wood Burning Fireplace, Lg. Mud Room/Office Area, Lg. Screened Patio Room off of Family Room, 2-Car Attached Garage w/Opener, Pull Down Attic Stairs w/ Floored Attic, Heated Garage w/Washer & Dryer Hook-Up, Newer Trane Gas Forced Air Furnace w/Central A/C, Newer Roof, Kitchen Aid Dishwasher, Whirlpool Range/Oven, Garbage Disposal & Attic Fan. Other Features include a Hip Roof Storage Building, Mature Landscaping & Lots of Closet Space. Inspect This Property Make Financial Arrangements Be Prepared to Buy on Auction Day Shown by appointment… Call: Kirby Lyons (937) 316-8400 Everett Hocker (937) 417-0748 Terms: $5,000.00 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.

BY EMILY MALCHO DUNCAN ~ P.O.A.

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

Office: 937.316.8400 Cell: 937.459.7686

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Darke Co. Sheriff’s office to conduct 17th annual coat drive DARKE COUNTY - The employees of the Darke County Sheriff’s Office, through the support of Sheriff Toby L. Spencer, and in conjunction with local law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical professionals have announced plans to host the 17th annual Warm Winter Wear for Darke County Children program. Thanks to generous donations from caring individuals and businesses

within our community, “Warm Winter Wear” is able to provide all Darke County Schools with items they request for their students. New hats, gloves and coats are collected in the dispatch center at the Darke County Sheriff’s Office from Oct. 1s through the middle of November and items are distributed to the schools and local families as orders are filled. Monetary donations are accepted throughout

the year; checks should be made payable to Warm Winter Wear and mailed c/o Darke County Sheriff’s Office, 5185 County Home Rd, Greenville, OH 45331. With the support and participation of the local K-Mart from 2000 - 2013, Warm Winter Wear was able to provide more than 3,000 coats to children in Darke County. For the past three years, Walmart has worked in helping to

Beggars’ Night & Halloween Parade in downtown Greenville

GREENVILLE – On Thursday, Oct. 26, downtown Greenville will be transformed into a trail of Halloween treats for elementary school aged children. The Early Bird/Bluebag Media, Main Street Greenville and downtown businesses are pleased to bring this safe Halloween event to the community. There are many ways to join in the fun, including a costume contest and costume parade provided by The Early Bird/Bluebag Media. Anyone who chooses to enter the costume contest will walk in this parade, from W. 5th Street (next to Wayne Cinema), down Broadway and finish at the circle. The costume judging will take place at the circle. Cash prizes will be awarded in each of the seven categories of costumes, with first place winning $30, second place winning $20 and third place winning $10! The seven prize categories are: 1. Tiny Tot Girls - up to age 6; 2. Tiny Tot Boys - up to age 6; 3. Masked Girls - ages 6-10; 4. Masked Boys - ages 6-10; 5. Masked Boys &

provide new coats, hats and gloves to children ages 0-13 who are in need. With their support and participation during the last three years, the Darke County Sheriff’s Office has been able to provide more than 800 coats to children in Darke County. The Darke County Sheriff’s Office wishes to thank the numerous individuals and businesses throughout the County who have made donations in previous years. Last year we received $5,630 in donations. The department also received donations of new coats, as

well as handmade hats, scarves and gloves. The sheriff’s office greatly appreciates the generosity of our citizens; our program could not continue without your help.

Anyone with questions about this project may contact the Darke County Sheriff’s Office at 937548-3399, and direct your call to Dispatch.

1st Annual

CHRISTMAS In The Park

& Horse Parade

Ivester Park, Park Circle Dr., Arcanum, OH

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 7 P.M. SANTA COMES TO TOWN

B U I L D I N GH EA LT H Y L I V ES.O R G There will be a luminary display at the circle which makes for a fun and festive photo location.

Girls - ages 11-16; 6. Best Costumed Adult; and 7. Best Masked Group Schedule of events: 6:30 p.m. - To participate in the costume contest, line- up on W. 5th St. - next to Wayne Cinema 7 p.m. - Costume Contest Parade begins, will end at the circle. After costume judging (approx. 7:45) - Beggars’ begin trick-or-treating. Also, there is a great photo opportunity available at the Circle with a luminary display. Don’t forget to stop by the Circle and take your pictures! The “begging” and luminary event has been

organized as a way for downtown businesses to say thank you to the community for doing business downtown. Please no political campaigning. They ask that each participating business pass out kid-friendly items and not handouts or flyers. Only pre-registered businesses will be able to distribute candy during the event. Main Street Greenville is a non-profit organization that supports downtown Greenville, Ohio through stimulating and supporting revitalization efforts, historic preservation and economic growth.

Family Health

AFTER HOURS CARE! Effective October 16, 2017

Fall/Winter Hours:

Monday-Thursday, 5:30-9:00PM

For all Darke County & Surrounding Area Residents

• Walk Ins • Acute Care • Radiology On Site • Slide Fee Scale (for income qualified patients) • Primary Physician will receive after hours report 5735 Meeker Road, Greenville, Ohio

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Mississinawa Valley Fall Craft Show UNION CITY – The Mississinawa Valley Fall Craft Show will be held Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and spend the day shopping and also help support the eighth grade students going to Washington, DC this year. All money raised helps the eighth graders going to DC. Some of the vendors are About 2 Snap, BJ Crafts, Chair Massage (Tracy Briner & Kim Campbell), Clever Container, Dawn’s Heavenly Creations, Dot Dot Smile (children’s clothes), Jamby Styles by Melissa, LuLaRoe, Mary Kay by Us, OH Fudge!, Paparazzi Accessories, Perfectly Posh, Running Bear, SenGence (LipSense), String Art by Molly, Toucan Trading, Inc, Tupperware, Twisted Treasure and various local vendors. 50/50 prizes include KitchenAid Mixer 600 Pro, Old decorated window pane with $50 gift card to

Students display some of the items that will be available during the Mississinawa Valley Fall Craft Show.

Texas Roadhouse, $50 gift card (Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse, Bahama Breeze, or Red Lobster, $25 gift card Buffalo Wild Wings, $25 Subway gift card with candy vase, $15 Apple gift card with Emoji gift basket, basket filled with craft items, Tupperware bowl set and there are more 50/50 prizes being brought in. There are still a few spaces left for vendors.

Greenville Fire Department offers Beggars’ Night safety tips GREENVILLE - With Halloween right around the corner, the city of Greenville Fire Department would like to take this opportunity to recommend the following safety tips to keep your Ghouls and Goblins safe on Beggars’ Night: Look for flame-resistant costumes. Consider applying reflective tape to costumes and/or treat bags. Plan the Trick-or-Treat route and make sure adults know where children are going. A parent or responsible adult should accompany young children

as they make their way around the neighborhood. Try using face paint when possible instead of a mask to avoid obstructing children’s vision. Travel safely by using sidewalks when available. If no sidewalk is available walk on the edge of the road. Look both ways before crossing the street. Approach pets with caution. Upon returning home, parents should inspect their children’s haul; inspecting for foreign objects or evidence of tampering in prepackaged goodies.

If interested in having a booth at the craft show, call Sandy Denniston at (937) 968-4111. Make a day of it and you can also visit Union City Community Schools for their Fall Festival. It will be held on the front lawn weather permitting from 10-2:00. Proceeds go towards their planned Drama Trip to New York.

Darke Co. MS meeting slated GREENVILLE – The Darke County MS self help group, in affiliation with the National MS Society, is holding its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m., in the private dining room at the Brethren Retirement Community. The group welcomes those with MS and their loved ones in Darke and surrounding counties. The group welcomes Carla Bertke, executive director of the Rehabilitation Center for Neurological Development and the Nicholas School in Piqua. She will discuss the many services they offer community members with neurological issues. Refreshments and fellowship will follow.

Countywide Public Safety

COMMUNICATIONS LEVY

ISSUE 3

VOTE YES!

Issue #3 is a .45 mill levy to support the Public Safety Communications System in Darke County. • Provides necessary communications equipment to all public safety agencies in Darke County (Fire, Law, EMS) • Addresses the expense as a County rather than by Jurisdiction, City, Village or Township • Moving to the Ohio MARCS radio system addresses many concerns including coverage (safety) issues as well as interoperability outside of our county borders • The cost to a homeowner with a property value of $100,000 is approximately $15.75 per year • Provides funding into the future for equipment replacement, upgrades, repairs, user fees, etc.

The Darke County Association of Fire Chiefs & Darke County EMS Chiefs asks for your support on

NOVEMBER 7, 2017 For more information, contact your local Fire & EMS department.

S ’ R A G G E B T H NIG DE A R PA is sponsoring the

in

DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE

OCTOBER 26 LINE UP FOR THE PARADE COSTUME CONTEST STARTS AT 6:30 PM next to the Wayne Cinema building.

THE PARADE STARTS AT 7 PM. TRICK OR TREATING WILL START AT 7:45PM. WE WILL HAVE 7 COSTUME CATEGORIES Tiny Tot Girls 0-5 Tiny Tot Boys 0-5 Masked Girls 6-10 Masked Boys 6-10 Masked Girls & Boys 11-16 Costumed Adults Costumed Groups Each category will have a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prize.

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Music therapist to present in Chicago DARKE COUNTY - On Oct. 24, State of the Heart Care board certiďŹ ed music therapist Ashlee Slavin will travel to Chicago where she will present to the Moyer Foundation Bereavement Camp Conference. The mission of the Moyer Foundation is to provide comfort, hope and healing to children and families who are suffering through grief, and also has various resources on grief camps. Slavin, who is the director of State of the Heart’s annual grief camp for children Camp Encourage, is presenting information on the importance

Merrill speaks to UC Lions

UNION CITY – Union City High School graduate Brian Merrill is the new Director of KISS TV at Union City High School. Merrill spoke to the Union City Lions at the Oct. 10 meeting and discussed his plans to revive the KISS TV student run station along with his ideas that include internet broadcasting, local programs, sporting events, and other community activities. Merrill brings a wealth of experience to UCHS including radio announcing, high school teaching, marketing, and television production. Twenty-three Lions were in attendance and were provided a great meal served by Vicky Vinson and Allen Jefferis. President of the UC Lions is Blake Clevenger. Anyone interested in becoming a UC Lion can contact any member. Their motto is “We Serve.�

Versailles Schools to present free veterans’ concert

of music therapy during the grieving process. “My goal is to educate the Moyer Foundation’s conference attendees on music therapy, and the differences between music therapy and regular, unstructured music during grief camps,â€? Slavin said. She will also describe the beneďŹ ts of music therapy and demonstrate various music therapy interventions based on the age range of campers. “Research has shown that music therapy can be beneďŹ cial for everyone, no matter what age they are,â€? Slavin continues. “The music therapy interventions implemented for six year olds is obviously going to be vastly different than the music therapy interventions implemented for young adults, because of the contrast in maturity levels.â€? Slavin will be given 75 minutes to present to the foundation. “I am passionate in enlightening others on the beneďŹ ts of music therapy so that it can become an even more prominent technique in grief support.â€?

DARKE COUNTY – The Versailles Schools Veterans Day Celebration committee has announced a free concert for Darke County veterans and their spouses, the spouses of deceased veterans and active military and their spouses. The concert will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 in the Versailles Schools Performing arts Center. Please enter Door 7. The Veterans Day celebration Committee is bringing to the stage The Ladies for Liberty. The Ladies, from Louis-

MARCS Q&A in Versailles

ville, Ky., is a singing troupe dedicated to performing the Andrews-style of music through their own rendition of vocals, costumes, hairstyles, and the spirit of patriotism reminiscent of the 1940s. Their performance will also include music from several decades that will resonate with the audience. Their performances are suitable for patriotic events, military functions and other ag-waving affairs. Visit the group’s website at www.ladiesforliberty. com. The concert is free, but you do need a ticket. Call Donna at (937)-417-7469 to reserve your ticket.

Ladies for Liberty will perform a free veterans’ concert at Versailles School on Nov. 7.

VERSAILLES – On Thursday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m., at the Versailles Emergency Services Facility, 320 Baker Road, Fire Chief Brian Pearson will be conducting a Question and Answer Session for the public in reference to the MARCS Radio Transition Funding Levy. The issue being proposed to the residents of Darke County on the Nov. 7 ballot is a 0.45 mill levy, with monies being used to fund the transition from the current VHF radio system to the MARCS Radio Communication System.

Industrial Trade Show Thursday November 2nd 8am-7pm

FLAG BURNING CEREMONY

WCSM 9-11AM

600 N. 2nd St. Coldwater DOOR PRIZES - DEMOS

Special One Day Pricing

•Special Pricing Available at Greenille Location• 19 VENDORS

NEW MADISON – From left to right, Bonnie Behee, Mary Straszheim and Gwen Tinkle of Unit 245 American Legion Auxiliary prepare for a future respectful disposal of tattered, soiled and faded American flags for a Nov. 11 flag burning. The public is invited to place their retired flags in the box located next to the entrance of the American Legion Post, 242 Fayette St., New Madison. The ceremonies will take place at 3 p.m. Nov. 11, weather permitting.

• Crib Master • CGW • Dynabrade • ESAB

• Lincoln Electric • Dewalt • Ingersoll Rand • Lenox

• ORS-NASCO • Sectra • Honda Power Equipment

• Hypertherm • Metabo • Val6 • Landa

• Milwaukee • Jet • Tillman • Miller

COLDWATER 419-678-2397 • GREENVILLE 937-548-1202 WWW.LEFELD.COM

Legislative Voice of the Family Farmer The Farmers Union Announces the following winners of its “Turkey and Ham Rafeâ€? held at the Great Darke County Fair this year.

Tony Best, Ansonia Tom Bish, Greenville Tricia Bishop, Bradford Larry Blinn, Bradford Brianna Bowers, Rossburg Norman Didier, Versailles Kenneth Fink, New Madison

Ian Gehret, Yorkshire Doris Goettemoeller, Versailles Alan Hemmelgarn, Burketsville Mary Hickman, Arcanum Linda Hunt, Union City Kevin Kauffmann, Bradford

Kathleen Leeper, Rossburg Clete Mangen, Versailles Mark Mestemaker, New Weston Larry McFadden, Greenville Steve Nixon, Greenville Doug Rhoades, Greenville Sherry Shafer, Greenville

The Farmers Union would also like to thank the following county businesses & individuals who sponsored this year’s rafe. Ansonia Lumber Co Auto Charge & Start Barga Sales & Service Bolyard Heating & Cooling, Inc. The Bootery Jim Buchy Commercial Printing Co. Darke County Tile Co. DeWeese Family Dietrich Signs Eikenberry’s Everman Farms Farmers Union Insurances

Fairlawn Steak House Ted Finnarn, Attorney Finnarn Development Corp. Finnarn Farms Flaig Lumber Co. Kevin Flory Landscaping Lawn Care Francis Furniture Greenville National Bank Hahn Electric Hartnagle Farm Harvestland-Pitsburg Helen’s Flowers & Gifts Rodney Hill Trucking

The Butcher Block Keller Grain & Feed, Inc. Littman-Thomas Insurance Agency Marty McCabe Painting McKnight Family David Niley North Star Hdwe. & Implement Todd Rhoades Farm Theora Rismiller SRS Engine Parts Schultz Motors Scott and Julie Sease Second National Bank

Sherwin-Williams Store C.D. Shields Farms Doug Shields Investments Sleppy Fence Construction Jed Smith Farms Linda Stachler, County Recorder Stryker Belgians Sullenbarger Farms Superior Implement & Supply Jim Surber, County Engineer Wieland Jewelers, Inc. Jim Zumbrink & Family Scott Zumbrink-Treasurer

A Fall Harvest Meeting will be held on Saturday evening, October 28th, at 7:00 p.m., at the Darke County Extension Office, 603 Wagner Ave., Greenville. The Darke County Farmers Union will recognize and honor the 4H kids they supported at the recent County Fair. The speaker for the evening will be Dave Shindollar from the Ohio Farmers Union Office. A free Thanksgiving turkey/door prize will be given away. Ted Finnarn, Sec.-Treas.

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Ghost Walk announces guides and actors GREENVILLE – Darke County Center for the Arts’ annual Ghost Walk, a fundraiser celebrating the Halloween season, will take place on Oct. 27, 28, and 29. Costumed tour guides will lead participants to numerous haunted sites in downtown Greenville, including several stops where actors will portray characters involved in the ghostly tales. Tour guides include Michael Bitner, Marilyn Delk, Keith Rawlins, Jaime Stocksdale, and David Warner. John Burkett, Karen Burkett, Shanna Camacho, Jana Deeter, Larry Delk, Kianna Dishman, Maxwell Jordan, Nick Kolb, Jan Roestamadji, and Heather Voisard are the actors who will share spooky stories at some of the spots visited on the tour. The Ghost Walk will leave

from Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall at 7:30 p.m. each evening, and last at least an hour and a half. Greenville Masonic Lodge #143 Craft Club will be serving refreshments at Memorial Hall before and after the event. “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Halloween weekend than by taking a fun, spooky, and informative walk in downtown Greenville,” said DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan. “The stories can give you chills, but are still not too scary for children old enough to enjoy a long walk in the dark,” Ms. Jordan continued. The stories told during the Ghost Walk are based on tales collected by Arcanum-area resident Rita Arnold who has published several volumes recounting spooky happenings within Darke County

and beyond. Ms. Jordan also reminds potential Ghost Walk participants that some tour sites include uneven terrain and may be located in dimly lighted areas. As in years past, Ghost Walk will be held regardless of weather conditions; if seriously inclement weather occurs, the stories will be told indoors. Tickets for the Ghost Walk cost $10, and are

available at Greenville Public Library, as well as at Ann’s Gifts, Readmore’s Hallmark, and Darke County Visitors Bureau Welcome Center in downtown Greenville; tickets will also be sold at the door. Tickets may be reserved by contacting DCCA at 937-547-0908 or dcca@centerforarts.com, or purchased online at www. centerforarts.net.

canum Public Library has announced New York Times bestselling author Linda Castillo will be its special guest Monday, Oct. 30, from 6:30-8 p.m. Castillo is a former resident of Arcanum, and this will prove to be a very

here to talk about her literary journey and will be available for book signing. Her newest book, Down a Dark Road, will be available in limited quantities for purchase that evening. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the library at 937-692-8484. Linda knew from an early age that she wanted to be a writer, and penned her first novel at age 13. She has published 30 books for New York publishing houses and has won numerous industry awards, including the Golden Heart, the Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence, and a nomination for the prestigious Rita. Her debut thriller, Sworn to Silence, spent four weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. It also was adapted into a two hours original movie re-titled An Amish Murder, starring Neve Campbell as Kate Burkholder. Her latest book, Down a Dark Road, was released in July 2017. In her spare time, Linda enjoys trail riding, and dabbles in barrel racing. A graduate of Arcanum schools, she now resides in Texas with her husband, two rescued Blue Heelers, and two Appaloosa horses. She’s currently at work on her next novel, a thriller set in Amish Country and featuring Chief of Police Kate Burkholder.

Staff of Darke County Job and Family Services recently made a special donation to the Cancer Association of Darke County in honor of Linda Malott.

Cancer Association special donation Arcanum Library to host receives DARKE COUNTY – The help local cancer patients Cancer Association of Darke in their difficult battle. Anyauthor Linda Castillo ARCANUM - The Ar- special event. She will be County recently received a one living in Darke County

49th Annual Bazaar By Brethren Retirement Community Auxiliary

November 4, 2017 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. BRICK ROOM - BRETHREN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 750 CHESTNUT ST., GREENVILLE, OH

Handcrafted Items • Homemade Baked Goods

FEATURING:

Fudge, Noodles & Angel Food Cakes plus 15 Vendor Booths Lunch Stand By Auxiliary members

special donation, presented by Darke County Job and Family Services. . “On behalf of the Darke County Job and Family Services staff, we would like to offer this donation in memory of our colleague and dear friend, Linda Malott. She blessed each of our lives and we are amazed at the support and assistance she received through the Cancer Association of Darke County. Our hope is that her memory lives on in the help this gift may give other fighters and their families.” The Cancer Association of Darke County exists to

who has cancer can receive “no strings attached” benefits. The benefit lasts for five years and the belief of the organization to try to find a reason to pay, not to not pay, for benefits. The organization is funded by local grants, United Way and many generous people who donate generously to help their neighbor. The organization is not affiliated with American Cancer Society or any other cancer group. Volunteers are always needed to help with driving and fundraising. For questions call Christine at 548-9960.

GREENVILLE – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County will hold two separate open houses in conjunction with local holiday events. They will have information available regarding the various programs they offer, volunteer opportunities, the importance of mentoring our community’s at-risk youth, along with donation and sponsorship opportunities for upcoming fundraiser events. Hot chocolate and cookies will be available for those who stop by inquiring about Big Brothers Big Sisters. The first Open House will be held on Friday, Nov. 17, from 6-9 p.m. at their Sidney office, 121 E. North Street. This Open House will be held in conjunction with the Winter Wonderland Parade organized by Sidney Alive. The Sidney office is located along the parade route. The second Open House

will be held on Saturday, November 18, from 6-7 p.m. at their Greenville office, 205 E. Fourth Street. This Open House will be held in conjunction with the Hometown Holiday Horse Parade organized by Main Street Greenville. The Greenville office is located one block from the parade route. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County is a nonprofit, United Way member, social service organization whose vision is for all children to achieve success in life. Their mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. If you would like to make a difference in the life of a child, please call 937492-7611 or 937-547-9622 or go to www.bigbrobigsisshelbydarke.org for more information.

BBBS holds open houses in November

Correction to Army Field Band start time GREENVILLE – Darke County Center for the Arts recently corrected the time the United States Army Field Band will perform on Nov. 16. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. at the Greenville High School Gymnasium. Described as “a great instrument for stirring patriotic emotions,” the Field Band is the official touring musical representative of the U.S. Army. The concert, sponsored by Darke County Center for the Arts, will also feature the 29member Soldiers’ Chorus. This exciting and in-

spiring performance is free and open to the public, but tickets are required and are available at the Greenville Public Library, Darke County Welcome Center, and Readmore’s Hallmark, as well as at the DCCA office located on the third floor of Greenville Public Library; to receive tickets by mail, send your ticket request along with a stamped self-addressed envelope to Darke County Center for the Arts, P.O. Box 718, Greenville, OH 45331. For more information, contact DCCA at 937-547-0908 or dcca@CenterForArts.net.

Ansonia plans fire hydrant flushing ANSONIA - The Village of Ansonia will be flushing fire hydrants the fourth week of October thru the first week of November. The days allocated for flushing will be from Oct. 24 thru Oct. 26 and Oct. 31 thru Nov. 2,. This step is taken to help keep the lines clean of deposits accumu-

lated during the year and to see if any fire hydrants are in need of repair. Please be aware that this could cause instances of rusty water. Thank you for your patience. If there are any questions call the Village of Ansonia at 937 337-6781, ext 3.

FFA Boosters offer thank you PITSBURG – The Franklin Monroe FFA Boosters would like to thank the community for supporting its first farm equipment consignment auction that was held Aug. 5 in Pitsburg. A special thanks to HarvestLand Pitsburg, Keller Grain

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Versailles FFA to host milkweed pod collection VERSAILLES - The Versailles FFA chapter is sponsoring its very ďŹ rst Milkweed Pod Collection Contest. Beginning now and ending Nov. 10, Versailles community members are encouraged to chip in and help collect milkweed pods for Versailles FFA. . Common milkweed is vital to the survival of Monarch butteries in Ohio. Seed pods from common milkweed should be collected when the pods are dry and grey or brown in color. Some may even have

begun to pop open and reveal the seeds inside. If the center seam pops with gentle pressure, they can be harvested. Store collected pods in brown paper bags. Avoid using plastic bags because moisture can collect and allows mold to develop. Store seeds in a cool, dry place until drop-off. Collection/drop-off points will be held at Versailles High School near the greenhouse area and Worch Public Library in Versailles, both locations have labeled

bins marked ‘milkweed collection.’ The milkweed pods collected will have the seeds harvested from inside, prepared for planting, and then redistributed throughout the county to encourage the development of milkweed plants. Join the Versailles FFA in collecting milkweed pods now through Nov. 10, Feel free to contact Versailles FFA at dena.wuebker@vtigers.org orcolton. prescott@vtigers.org with any questions about the drive.

9-volt battery exchange in Darke County DARKE COUNTY – The Darke County Solid Waste Management District, Darke County Homeland Security/EMA and local ďŹ re departments are hosting a 9-volt battery exchange. Bring your spent smoke detector battery, limit of ďŹ ve per Darke County address, to one of the following exchange locations. Oct. 1-Nov. 7, City of Greenville Fire Department, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 1-Nov. 7, Darke County Solid Waste District,

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1-Nov. 7, Darke County Homeland Security/ EMA, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pitsburg Fire Department, ďŹ rst and third Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. Oct. 29, Keller Grain Parking Lot in Pitsburg, Pitsburg Fire Department, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 29, North Star Fire Department, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 29, Ansonia Fire Department, 2-4 p.m.

Deadline is Nov. 5 NEW MADISON – The Tri-Village Jr. High Cheerleaders are holding their annual Tri-Village Basketball fan sportswear sale. Choose from short or long sleeved T-shirts, crew or hooded sweatshirts. They have two designs available to choose from. One design is red and the other design is royal blue. The back design is the same on the back of both colors; however, you can add a name to any of the garments. The theme this year is “Best is the Standard.� To order, go to the school

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GREENVILLE – On Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Darke County Drug Task Force along with Darke County Family Health, Darke County Solid Waste and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to Darke County Family Health at 5735 Meeker Road, Greenville. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. This collection is for items in pill form only. They cannot accept any creams, powders or liquids during this collection. Please feel free to mix all your unwanted drugs in zipper bag. This initiative addresses

a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In

addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards. The City of Greenville Police Department has a permanent drop-box available to public. This container is accessible 24hours a day, 7-days a week for additional convenience in properly disposing of unwanted drugs.

Whoo’s in the parks? DARKE COUNTY - Did you know that some owls will take over the nest of a hawk to raise their young? Or that an owl’s eyes are completely immobile? Join us to explore the owl species of Ohio. Join us on October 26th at 7pm at Shawnee Prairie Preserve and learn about these birds of prey by meeting

our own great-horned owl and discovering how the park is planning to expand its raptor education program. Take a hike into the woods to listen for wild owls that live at Shawnee Prairie (weather permitting). Bring a friend and prepare to discover “hoo” is in the park after dark.

Farmers Union Old Fashioned Campfire DARKE COUNTY - Join Bring a camp chair and Fall Harvest Darke County Parks for a join a naturalist for an eveDinner set good old-fashioned camp- ning of sitting around the DARKE COUNTY – The Darke County Farmer’s Union Fall Harvest Meeting will be held at 7 p,m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Darke County Extension Office, 603 Wagner Ave., Greenville. The Farmers Union will recognize and honor the 4-H kids they supported at the recent county fair. The speaker for the evening will be Insurance Representative, Dave Shindollar, from the Ohio Farmers Union State Office. Shindollar will be presenting information on health insurance options for the upcoming year. Refreshments will be served and a free Thanksgiving turkey/door prize will be given away.

fire. We’re bringing back the campfire after a great night back in July. Autumn nights just beg for sitting around a campfire with friends, so be sure to get this on your calendar. Join us on Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Shawnee Prairie Preserve.

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Judy Logan honored as 50-year member by Alpha Upsilon GREENVILLE – At its September meeting, Alpha Upsilon Chapter (Darke & Miami counties) of Delta Kappa Gamma International (women teachers honorary) presented Judy Logan with her 50 year membership pin. Logan was initiated in 1967 while teaching in Greenville. Her teaching career began in Ansonia in 1960-61

and ended in 1992 after 23 years in the Kettering school system. Delta Kappa Gamma was organized by 12 women teachers in Austin, Texas to promote professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. With an MA in Journalism, Logan served as president of Alpha Upsilon three

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a minimum of four pages to a maximum of 12. The job entailed the selection of submitted items, taking photographs and using the computer to put the publication together. It was printed in Greenville by Commercial Printing during her 10-year tenure and then transported to a mailer in Dayton who affixed the labels and sorted it by postal zones and then delivered it to the post office in Dayton. In 2007, at the end of her term as editor she was honored with the state’s Appreciation Award. In 2009, she moved to Illinois and then in 2014 she moved to Tennessee. She asked for reserve membership in Alpha Upsilon and maintains her interest by

Class of 1955 toGREENVILLE meet –The Greenville High School class of 1955 will conduct its monthly luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 12 p.m. at Sloopy’s on Wagner Avenue. For more information, call Georgeanna at 548-2456.

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attending local meetings in Tennessee and tries to make at least one or two meetings in Ohio. She attended the 50th Anniversary of the orga-

nization in Dallas, Texas along with four other Alpha Upsilon members in 1998. She is hoping to attend the 89th next year in Austin.

GREENVILLE – Assistant Chief Brian Phillips, Greenville Fire Department, will be giving a talk about how the community is being affected by substance abuse at Families of Addicts (FOA) weekly meeting at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 131 East Fourth St., Greenville.

Asst. Chief Phillips, will address the stigmas associated with substance abuse, consequences to families with children, and the community. FOA meetings are held every Thursday from 7-8:30 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

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Change your clocks; change your batteries GREENVILLE - The Greenville Fire Department would like to remind residents that smoke/CO detector batteries should be changed at least twice a year. When you change your clocks back to standard time on Nov. 5, remember to change the batteries in each of your smoke/CO detectors. Simply having a working smoke detector gives you and your loved ones precious moments to get to safety. Make sure to

test your detector(s) frequently and after changing batteries to ensure they function properly. In addition the Darke County Solid Waste Management District Is offering the 9-Volt Battery Exchange to Darke County residents. Bring your batteries (limit 5) to the City of Greenville Fire Department now through Nov. 7 between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday.

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Treaty City Seniors will host a Halloween Party and Dance on Oct. 30, 1-4 p.m., at the Greenville VFW, 219 N. Ohio St., Greenville. Music will be provided by J Bb’s Beats. The dance is sponsored by the Greenville VFW and Heartland of Greenville with Heartland of Hospice. The cost is $3 for singles. Door prizes will be given. For more information, contact Lynn Newbauer at 937-621-2546.

conferences set for Nov. 2 ENGLEWOOD - The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) has scheduled the 2017-2018 Parent Teacher Conferences for 3-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2. This is an excellent opportunity for parents to visit MVCTC, meet the staff, and see examples of their child’s progress at MVCTC. Parents are asked to contact their child’s instructors to set-up a conference at a time that is convenient for them. The MVCTC staff di-

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CHEVROLET

2017 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 4 dr., 1.4L 4 cyl., all power, super nice, red, 29,168 miles .............................. $17,995 .........$16,500 2017 CHEVY IMPALA PREMIER, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, super nice, silver, 18,854 miles........ $27,995 .........$26,500 2016 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 4 dr., 1.4L, 4 cyl., one owner, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 25,776 miles ............ $15,995 .........$14,900 2016 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 1.5L, 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., silver, 31,056 miles......................... $17,995 .........$16,900 2016 CHEVY CAMARO 2SS CONVERTIBLE, 6.2L V8, leather, all power, one owner, like new, gray, 1,651 miles ............................................................................................................. $40,995 .........$39,900 2015 CHEVY SS, 4 dr., 6.2L V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, like new, silver, 6,017 miles .......................... $38,995 .........$37,900 2015 CHEVY SPARK, 1.2L 4 cyl., loaded, one owner, exc. cond., blue, 25,590 .................................... $11,995 .........$10,500 2014 CHEVY MALIBU LT 4 dr., 2.5L, 4 cyl., one owner, loaded, very nice, silver, 100,747 miles .......... $11,995 .........$10,900 2014 CHEVY IMPALA LTZ, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, diamond white, 56,311 miles ......................................................................................................... $22,995 .........$21,500 2010 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, all power, exc. cond., blue, 90,043 miles ............................... $11,995 ...........$9,900 2008 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 115,528 miles ............... $10,995 ...........$9,500 2006 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 163,567 miles ........ $7,995 ...........$5,900 1990 CHEVY CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE, 5.7L V8, leather, loaded, super nice, green, 73,053 miles $16,995 .........$15,500 1989 CHEVY CAMARO IROC Z, 2 dr., 5.7L Tuned Port V8, loaded, show car, red, 53,946 miles ......... $16,995 .........$15,900

OTHER MAKES

2017 CHRYSLER 300C AWD, 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, like new, blue, 14,280 miles ............. $28,995 .........$27,500 2016 BUICK LACROSSE, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, black, 38,905 miles ..... $22,995 .........$21,900 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA S, 4 dr., 2.5L 4 cyl., loaded, exc. cond., white, 77,653 miles ............................. $11,995 .........$10,500 2012 FORD FOCUS SE, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., black, 111,220 miles ............... $10,995 ...........$8,900 2011 DODGE CHARGER R/T, 4 dr., 5.7L, Hemi V8, leather, loaded, sharp, maroon, 63,483 miles ...... $20,995 .........$19,500 2007 MAZDA MIATA MX5 CONVERTIBLE, 2.0L 4 cyl., auto, loaded, super nice, gray, 82,202 miles .. $10,995 ...........$9,900 2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, 4 dr., 3.8L Supercharged, V6, leather, loaded, sharp, black, 206,638 miles ........................................................................................................................ $4,995 ...........$3,900 2006 BUICK LUCERNE CX, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, all power, very nice, blue, 236,603 miles ............................. $4,995 ...........$3,900 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT, 4 dr., 3.4L V6, all power, very nice, gray, 107,092 miles....................... $5,995 ...........$4,500 2005 PONTIAC G6 GT, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, good cond., gray, 188,425 miles ........... $5,995 ...........$4,900 2002 BUICK CENTURY CUSTOM, 4 dr., 3.1L V6, loaded, very nice, beige, unknown miles .................. $3,995 ...........$2,900 2000 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, good cond., blue, 159,340 miles ....... $4,995 ...........$3,900

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