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Bucket list challenge sends couple to Mt. Kilimanjaro SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

CINCINNATI - A couple typically starts checking off items on their bucket list when they are facing middle age or older.

Not Betsy and Kraig Reiber.

In early September, the couple found themselves celebrating their first wedding anniversary while climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in East Africa.

“The idea started with one of our groomsmen,” said 2005 Greenville High School graduate Betsy (Brown) Reiber. “Instead of a guest book, we had guests sign what they’d put on a bucket list.”

The Reibers decided to take their groomsman up on the offer, even after he had to back out of the trip.

Traveling to non-traditional places isn’t new to the Reibers, who currently reside in Cincinnati.

Their honeymoon was a trip to Myanmar and Vietnam.

The couple met while

attending Wittenberg University in Springfield.

As college students - and after - they each experienced traveling to places like Mexico, Guatemala and Europe.

So when they saw Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania on their wedding reception bucket list, they thought ‘why not?’.

Elevation of the dormant volcano in Tanzania is 19,341 ft – or 5.895 miles.

Pre-trip conditioning included running half marathons, Betsy said.

“Kraig’s a runner anyway. We both ran the Flying Pig Marathon in May,” in Cincinnati, she explained, as well as running up and down the city’s hills.

Betsy said she also took some spinning classes.

The couple spent the last four or five weeks before the trip hiking to break in their boots.

Unfortunately, there’s not a convenient way to condition for the higher elevation of Mt. Kilimanjaro in order to avoid altitude sickness, so the couple chose one of the longer routes in order to

Just 13 numbers remain in Whistle Stop’s Queen of Hearts game CLINTON RANDALL

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

cal about how it is run or if it is some kind of scam to gain business – Riffle quickly had an answer for those concerns.

“The Queen of Hearts board was purchased through a lottery company and we have no idea where the winning card is. We have to cut each card out as we go,” explained Riffle.

“It was the best $74 I have ever spent,” he added.

This week’s drawing will be a little different due to the village’s Halloween and chili supper festivities.

Names will be drawn on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. instead of the normal Thursday night. According to Riffle there will be a little more law enforcement available since it is a weekend evening.

“Believe me, the game has ran its course and we are all ready to find out who will win,” concluded Riffle.

The elusive Queen of Hearts is located behind one the these remaining numbers – 6, 7, 34, 35, 38, 42, 45, 46, 47, 50, 51, 52 or 54.

said. “They seemed so appreciative when we would stop to ask questions to learn about their country.”

Tourists climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro are permitted to carry their own backpacks with 10-15 pounds of personal items, water and snacks, the Reibers said. The porters are responsible for tents, sleeping bags, food and cooking supplies.

“The chef even made us an anniversary cake with ‘Happy Anniversary Betsy and Kraig’ written on it,” Betsy said.

“And a bottle of sparkling grape juice,” Kraig added, to celebrate their special occasion on day 2 of the journey.

Other foods included a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables grown on local farms.

After walking more than 40 miles from the park entrance, the Reibers and their group made it to the summit, where they camped for two additional days.

Besides seeing a variety of vegetation as they climbed, they also saw a few monkeys, but not much else as far as animal life.

The Reibers, who have known each other since

GHS grad Betsy (Brown) Reiber and her husband Kraig standing at the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in East Africa.

2008, say the mountain climbing trip drew them closer as a couple.

“We learned something about each other,” Kraig said, as they worked together to make the climb.

“When we’d wake up in the morning, we knew the other person was there for us.”

Betsy agrees. “We like

to push ourselves,” said the Salvation Army social worker and case manager for Anti-Human Trafficking in Cincinnati of she and her husband, who makes the drive from Cincinnati to Wright Patterson Air Force Base where he works in research for aircraft and missile systems.

Becky Faber earns WHC’s DAISY Award RYAN BERRY

STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

ANSONIA – Started nearly a year ago, the Queen of Hearts game at Ansonia’s Whistle Stop is now down to just 13 numbers.

The weekly drawing has seen record numbers of anxious players, while most importantly giving back over $166,500 to the community.

“I am super proud of what we all have accomplished as a team,” said Whistle Stop owner Andrew Riffle. “It is great to see how this simple game has brought thousands to this small community and allowed us to give back so much.”

Aside from the Queen of Hearts jackpot, that has been steady at over $350,000 a week, people also have a chance to score big money through 50/50 tickets…which last week was over $50,000. This side drawing allows community groups and organizations to help pass out tickets as a fundraiser each week. According to Riffle, the Ansonia Local Schools annual Washington D.C. trip has already been paid for as a result of this drawing…just as an example.

Along with the popularity of the game, there has been some that are skepti-

slowly acclimate to the altitude.

Scheduling their trip through SENE – Scenic Expeditions & Nomadic Experience, a Tanzaniabased tour company, the Reibers traveled from Cincinnati to Amsterdam, the official flight gateway into Tanzania. In all, the flight takes about 25 hours.

The Reibers chose to climb with a small group, which included two men from Canada, tour guides, a couple chefs - and 26 porters.

“You have to go with a tour company,” Betsy said, explaining at first she was kind of embarrassed by the number of porters carrying the supplies needed for the weeklong trip, but soon realized this was their chosen profession.

“They explained we are helping their economy,” Betsy said, by touring Mt. Kilimanjaro, in turn providing jobs.

As contractors, the porters are considered valuable crew members who are trained to assist tourists for a safe climb.

“When we’d ask to stop to take photos or to admire the scenery, they would always smile and say ‘thank you,’” Kraig

GREENVILLE – “She absolutely exceeded our expectations and I can’t thank her enough for her kindness and compassion,” said a patient who nominated DAISY Award winner Becky Faber, RN, for Wayne HealthCare’s (WHC) semi-annual award.

Nominations for the award are received from patients, families, co-workers and physicians. Upon receive the award, Faber said, “Thank you. It’s the reason, our patients, we come to work every day. I love doing it.”

The award is made in partnership with the national DAISY Foundation, American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) and Wayne HealthCare.

According to WHC’s Kim Freeman, vice president of patient care services, the award is given to outstanding nurses in more than 2,000 health-care facilities in all 50 states and 15 countries. The number of awards presented is based on the size of the hospital.

WHC has been allotted two awards each year. Rose Hall earned the hospital’s first award in May. Faber, of Arcanum, has been with WHC for 26 years and has served in

several departments. She is currently in Perioperative Services. She said, “In this unit you get to spend more time with the patient and the family. You get to know the entire family as a unit. They come in frequently and you become part of their family and they get to be part of our family.” Faber added she loves the community and they keep her coming back. “The people I work with, the people I work for, the patients – it’s just a wonderful community.”

As a DAISY Award recipient, Faber received a certificate, DAISY Award pin, and a hand-carved stone sculpture entitled A Healer’s Touch.

Angie Lakes, director of Perioperative Services, “This award is much deserved by Becky. She is a special person that gets along well with patients, families, co-workers, physicians. She comes in every day with a smile and good attitude. If she’s having a bad day, she never brings it work with her.”

Freeman noted she and Faber have worked together for 17 years in different capacities. “When this nomination came in, it did not surprise me because I know what kind of nurse Becky is.”

The name of the DAISY Award winner is kept secret until the day of the

Beck Faber (right) signs the DAISY Award banner that will be displayed at the hospital while Rose Hall (left), Wayne HealthCare’s first DAISY Award, winner holds the banner as Kim Freeman watches.

presentation. The selection committee is given copies of nomination forms with the names redacted and they only vote on the information provided by the nominators. The award winner must meet the following criteria: (DAISY) Dedicated to patient care and satisfaction; Attitude remains positive and demonstrates professionalism in the workplace; Interested in the needs of the patient and family; Stands for and demonstrates the caring ideals, mission and values of WHC; and Yearly evaluation is in good standing.

The DAISY Award is given in remembrance of

Patrick Barnes who passed away in 1999 from an autoimmune disease. His family wanted him to be remembered and they chose to honor the nurses that took care of their loved one. Because cinnamon rolls were Barnes’ favorite during his illness, each award must be celebrated with cinnamon rolls. The cinnamon rolls are shared with everyone because nursing requires a team.

If you would like to nominate an extraordinary nurse at WHC, ask for a nomination form the next time you’re at the hospital or contact Freeman at (937) 547-5719.

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was issued a citation for disorderly conduct within 1,000 feet of a school. Both the victim and the witness wrote statements about what occurred.

JUVENILE COMPLAINT On Oct. 19 the Greenville High School Resource OfďŹ cer cited a 16-year-old student for underage tobacco. The assistant principal reported he observed the student had chewing tobacco in his lip. In September, the SRO had issued the student a warning and told him that he would be cited if found with the tobacco again.

On Oct. 20 a man came to the Greenville Police Department to report his 16-year-old granddaughter had left school without permission. The grandfather reported his granddaughter was at school for the ďŹ rst period, but had been marked absent for second period. The grandfather obtained a house key and met two ofďŹ cers at the granddaughter’s residence on Russ Road. The granddaughter was found inside the residence. The granddaughter is currently on a diversion program with the Juvenile Court. Police reported this incident to juvenile court ofďŹ cials.

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Following lunch, they will travel the short distance down Route 502 to the Shawnee Prairie to begin for a tour of all the wonders at the Prairie, 2 p.m.

This will be their last road trip until 2018. Call the museum at 526-4222 to sign-up. This is especially important for a lunch count.

Legion will host breakfast GREENVILLE – American Legion Post 140, 325 N. Ohio St., Greenville, will host an All-You-Can Eat Breakfast each Sunday beginning through the end of April 2018. The weekly breakfast began Oct. 1.

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TRESPASSING On Oct. 30 ofďŹ cers were dispatched to Family Dollar on Martin Street in reference to a trespassing complaint. The complainant told ofďŹ cers a male and female had been together inside the store and the male was the subject of a previous complaint from the week before when he was seen going through unlocked cars in the parking lot. The complainant was able to give ofďŹ cers a good description of what the two suspects were wearing and they were located nearby.

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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 orders $100k bond in child rape case

BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE – Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan P. Hein ordered Harley G. Campbell be held on a $100,000 bond during a video arraignment from the Darke County Jail Tuesday morning.

The 22-year-old Campbell was indicted on four felony counts stemming from an investigation by the Greenville Police Department that alleges several instances of sexual misconduct with a victim under the age of 13.

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At the time of his arrest, Campbell was said to be in possession of methamphetamine, according to the arresting ofďŹ cer.

Local defense attorney Randall E. Breaden was appointed by the court to represent Campbell – who is scheduled to return for a pre-trial hearing on Nov. 27 at 2 p.m.

Early Bird will again honor vets GREENVILLE – The Early Bird/Bluebag Media will once again be honoring veterans with a special edition on the weekend of Nov. 11 and 12.

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

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

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or stories/memories can be sent to The Early Bird, c/o Veterans, 5312 Sebring Warner Road, Greenville, Ohio 45331 or email editor@earlybirdpaper. com (please put Veteran in the subject line). For more information, call and ask for Ryan Berry, managing editor, 548-3330. The deadline for entries is Nov. 1, 4 p.m. Past photographs are on ďŹ le – call or email if you would like to have the information published in this year’s special section.

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Bully behavior can be prevented, students learn

BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Recognize. Refuse. Report.

Students at St. Mary’s Catholic School learned these 3 Rs during a Bully Prevention Program, presented by Kim Conway and Chris Schwerdtmann, representatives of the Council on Child Abuse of Southern Ohio on Wednesday.

Each grade level heard a presentation geared to their age group and students were given information to take home to discuss what they’d learned with their parents and family members.

The young students learned the difference between physical violence, verbal abuse, name calling, threats and intimidation and sexual abuse and harassment.

St. Mary’s third- and fourth-graders quickly picked up on the 3 Rs, correctly answering questions posed by Conway, who shared a personal story about her son who experienced bullying when he transferred to a new

school.

Her son, she said, had long hair when he first started attending the new school, but soon decided to get a buzz cut.

When he returned to class the next day, one of the students made fun of him, calling him names and taunting him. After enduring the bullying for some time, another student stepped in and told the bully to back off.

Conway used her son’s experience to share the difference between rude behavior, teasing and taunting.

“Bully behavior,” she explained “goes on day after day after day.”

The students were asked to think about what kind of things they might be teased about. Answers included clothing, hair styles, shoes, wearing glasses or braces, personal belongings and activities they are involved in.

Conway explained how students can refuse to be bullied by standing up for themselves or the target of bullying.

“It’s OK to yell ‘NO’ in an assertive manner to anyone who is trying to touch” them or make them feel uncomfortable with pictures or jokes, Conway explained.

Other topics discussed during Wednesday’s program included what to do if you are a bystander to a bulling incident and how to recognize when someone else is being bullied.

“A kid with a bullying problem (who is the bully) will knock it off within 10 to 15 seconds after being told by another kid to knock it off,” Conway said.

“It’s OK to be afraid, but be brave and stand up for the target and tell the bully to stop.”

Cyber bullying also was discussed during the presentation.

“Cyber bullying is the fastest growing problem,” Schwerdtmann said. “It’s getting out of control.”

Conway suggested the students ask themselves “if they would want this to happen to them” before putting something untrue or hurtful about someone else on social media sites.

“Think about what you say before you say it,” she said.

“Everything is traceable” online.

The program also touched on the meaning of child abuse by adults and the difference between parental discipline and harmful hitting, verbal name calling and other forms of abuse by adults.

Kim Conway presents ways to identify and stop bullying with St. Mary’s third- and fourth-graders. (Susan Hartley photo)

“Bullies come in all shapes and sizes,” Conway told the students, discussing how to and who to report bullying to if they are the target or if they see someone being bullied.

According to the Council on Child Abuse of Southern Ohio, more than 160,000 students across the nation stay home from school each day due to a problem with a bully. One in three students say they have been bullied at school and 70 percent of students say they have witnessed bullying while at school.

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GREENVILLE – Before a scheduled jury trial was set to get underway Tuesday morning, local defense attorney David A. Rohrer filed a motion of continuance due to competency for his client – 18-yearold Ryan M. Monahan.

Monahan faces four counts of Felonious Assault (F2) and one count of Tampering with Evidence (F3). He was indicted by a grand jury after he reportedly shot a 16-year-old female, who was inside a vehicle, during an incident on June 9 near Stebbins Field in Greenville. He is accused of maliciously shooting a .22 caliber rifle that struck the teen below the chin. She was transported to the hospital, but did not suffer life-threatening injuries.

Rohrer told the judge the reason for his motion was due to his client (Monahan) being unable to properly assist in his own defense if the case went to trial.

“I am not saying either way if he has a mental illness…he is just unable to assist me in preparing for his trial,” stated Rohrer.

Under the judge’s order, Monahan took the stand to help explain the motion – going into detail about being unable to comprehend many things explained to him and being bullied for the majority of his life due to not being able to read and his physical appearance. Rohrer also called upon Monahan’s mother to testify under oath about her son’s condition…referring to him as kind of a

“Rain Man” in her eyes.

She and her five boys, including Ryan, moved to Greenville from Illinois in 2015.

It was confirmed by both parties that Ryan’s condition has never been diagnosed by a physician and he has never been placed on any sort of medication.

Darke County Assistant Prosecutor James D. Bennett brought up the fact that Monahan was considered a “top-developer” by his video gaming friends and was able to write a complete statement to the police department after the shooting incident.

“We have made a reasonable offer to resolve this matter,” Bennett stated. “I question the timing of this motion.”

Monahan was offered a four-year prison term by Bennett if he pleaded guilty in the case. As part of the offer the state would not contest a judicial release after successfully serving half the sentence.

“I’m not going to take the deal. I would rather take it to trial,” Monahan told Bennett during Tuesday’s competency hearing. “What was I supposed to do when they said they were going to come kill me over a stupid situation… what was I supposed to do when I hear someone is going to do that at this day and age?”

After hearing both sides, Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan P. Hein will now take a look at the motion and render his decision at a later date.

For now the case is on hold until that announcement by the judge is made.

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Wallace presentation at Ansonia First Church of God appreciated LINDA MOODY

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I am glad I was given the assignment to attend the 100th anniversary celebration of the Ansonia First Church of God. Our family used to attend there, and I learned that Pastor Lee Wallace was coming back and was among those who were going to take part in the 100th anniversary service. So, sure, I was glad to oblige.

He was pastor at the Church of God most of the time we attended there, and I enjoyed his sermons.

The one he gave that Sunday morning of the centennial celebration was a powerful and nostalgic one for me as I am sure it was with others in the audience.

I asked him if I could take excerpts from his presentation and he obliged.

Here is how it went: - 1917, 100 years ago.

How things have changed, but God remains faithful.

- 18 U.S. presidents – God still faithful.

- WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War, War on Terror.

- Hitler, Yamamoto, Mao, Khrushchev, Khomeini, Ayatollah, Hussein, Osama and King Yung. God is faithful.

- Orbited the earth, walked on the moon, sent

spacecraft to the ends of our solar system and into the galaxy.

- Prohibition, depression, recession, women’s suffrage, civil rights, gay rights, animal rights. God is faithful.

- Stock cars, race cars, muscle cars, sports cars and junk cars.

- Big hair, long hair, bobbed hair, ironed hair, short hair and no hair.

- Long dresses, short dresses, medium dresses, overalls, bell bottoms, polyester, one-button, two-button and threebutton suits. God remains faithful.

- Moon Pies, Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Little Debbie’s.

- Superman, Batman, Spiderman, Captain America, Bat Girl, Super Girl and Wonder Woman, Mickey Mouse, Lone Ranger.

- Casanova, Sinatra, Elvis, Cher, Madonna, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Billy Ray Cyrus. God remains faithful.

- Wall phones, party lines, long distance operator, portable phones, iPhone, smart phones and Wi-Fi - Adding machines, cash registers, computers, Del, HP, Apple, Microsoft, Google and Facebook.

- Woolworth’s, Montgomery Wards, J.C. Penney, Sears, Kmart, Walmart and Amazon.

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In all of these cataclysmic changes, God has always remained the same.

He has always been faithful and He will be faithful forever. God is unchanging.

To me, that hit home and I needed to hear it that morning. God bless Lee Wallace for sharing.

Another highlight to that morning when it came to the Wallaces, was when their son, Adam, who was a tyke then, got up and sang a song to the crowd as a young man.

“My son, Adam, was born here,” said Lee, who now lives in Tennessee.

“He walked across this very stage when the doctors said he would never walk.”

What a voice Adam has! What a special person! And, what a special family! ***** Happy birthday: Nov. 1 to Cindy Brown Moody, Janet Leis, Bud House, Jeff Rayborn, Jim Magoto, Kelly Brown, Roy Turner, Tom Blakeley, Jean Buxton, Jim Henby, Dalton Subler and Julia Frye.

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Nov. 4 to Josie Deaton, Shirma Pence, Rachel Morrison Jenkins, Vickie Martin, Scott Rowland, Roger Oliver, Frank Lenker and Louise Partin.

Nov. 5 to Duane “Lum” Edwards (70), Mike Koverman, Corey Bickel, Linda Hogue McGuire, Mike McClurg, Linda Stoltz and Autumn Everman.

Nov. 6 to Melissa Riffell Mansfield, Mary Saintignon, Nathan Gray, Darla Batten Printz, Barbara Dircksen, Maxine DeMange, Roy Dohme, Colin Moody, Jeff Amick, Jake DeMange, Gabe Howell, Isabel Capowski and Chris Hill.

Nov. 7 to Darick Rose (40), Pamela Carney Hale, Holly Hill Grow, Kent Clark, Amy Gessler, Kevin Fullroth, Mary Thornhill Edwards, Sharon Knick Shelley, Phil Hetzler and Rita Peck.

Nov. 8 to Michael Young, Connie Apple, Jason Crist, Drew Meadows, Ruth Drew Neff, Sherryl Mead, Vicki Easterling, Dan Hufford, John Rismiller, Kay Camacho, Brady Dowler, Tony Best and Gabriel Werner.

Nov. 9 to Tom Magoto, Mary Francis, Mikey Shoenleben, Linda Johnston, Rob Widener, Danielle Keiser, Corvin Farmer and Don Delaplane.

Nov. 10 to twins Diana Shiverdecker-Zumbrink and Dennis Shiverdecker, Bridget Swabb Ashley, Jeff Clack, Lillian Leedom, Kelly Barga, Shelly Hoffman, Jan Keiser Knapke, Teresa Knapke, Alysha Jenkins, Greg Wendel, Kaylee Hartrum, Jacob Erwin, Ray Donadio and Jamie Whitefield.

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Among those taking part in the 100th anniversary celebration at Ansonia First Church of God were Pastor Randy Irwin, Pastor Lee Wallace and Wallace’s son Adam. (Linda Moody photo)

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Nov. 12 to Dorothy Waymire Bubeck, Bobby Leeper, Maxine Alexander Hamilton, Krista Klipstine Spence, Shannon Young and Paul Smith.

Nov. 13 to Kitty Rapier Henson, Judy York, Gwen Hurd, Jill Beam, Michael M. Lyme, Janie Goines, Leslie Smith Fourman, Richie Black Jr., Adam Kunk and Beth Cline Turner.

Nov. 14 to Cordell Hunt, Nikki Hiestand, Berley Branham, Jeannette Unrast, Davey Fitzgerald and Al Bliss.

Nov. 15 to Ryan Carpe, Karen VanScoyk Gibboney, Marabeth Null, Randy Mayo, Donna Hoschouer, Chuck Minnich, Doug Lyme, Haleigh Luce, Betty Henderson, Jeremy Pepper, Ryan Bayman, Elaine McMahan and Chasity Rinderle.

Happy belated birthday to: Melissa Brawley and Marge Hammaker, both on Oct. 19.

Happy anniversary to: Rodney and Erica Buckingham Hiestand; on Nov. 1; Ron and Nancy Moody on Nov. 2; Dennis and Paula Moody on Nov. 5; Matthew and Stacy Kammer Barnt on Nov. 11; Myron and Marilyn Stammen on Nov. 13; and Rick and Kathy Beam on Nov. 14.

Happy belated anniversary to: Tom and Phyllis Gibbons on Oct. 19; and Tony and Becky Schultz on Oct. 22. ***** Please pray for these people: Tom Brumbaugh, Dawn Oldiges, Richard

Yount, Tracy Pratt, Kara Pratt Harter, Brenda “Bill” Riffell, Shari Widener, Larry Francis, Jim Marker, Ron Moody, Mike Grillot, Cliff McCoy, Gary Reier, Phyllis Oliver, Roger McEowen, Pastor Joe Soley, Mason Osterloh, Marilyn Peterson, Irma Stewart, John “Jack” Henry and wife Marsha, Kent Clark, Kyndal Wynk, Ron Kreitzer Stacy Dorko, Charlotte Metzcar, Bill Duncan, Keith Starks, Scott Clark, Steve Schafer, Kohen Thwaits, Jerrod Pratt, Lowell Elsass, Linda Johnston, Shannon Peters Hall, Glenna Curry, Jack Riegle, Al Bliss, Layna Best, Carmen Sanders, Wanda and Joe Bailey, Shelly Hoffman, David Magoto, Pappy Harshman, Bob Hiestand Jr., Tina Kiser Deaton, Kody Ketring, Bob and Sandy Finkbine, Lois Hittle, Kevin Hemmerich, Samantha Smith, Tim Heck and Ron Kramer as well as for all who are serving and defending our country, whether it be current soldiers, veterans or first responders. And, please pray for those affected by the hurricanes and other damaging storms, fires and mass shootings. ***** Jamie and I send our condolences to the families of Harry Moody, Susie Shotz Guthrie, Dale Meier, Michael Wolfe, Don “Butch” Myers, Norman Christian and Dale Droesch. ***** Think about it: “He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything.”—Unknown

Martin speaks to DCRTA on Nov. 9 GREENVILLE – The Darke County Retired Teachers Association (DCRTA) will hold its November general meeting/ luncheon on Nov. 9, 11:30 a.m., in the Brick Room of the Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville.

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The annual Memorial Service honoring deceased members will be followed by a program presented

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Need a Skilled Workforce In Darke County, we are very fortunate to have a strong manufacturing base to complement our agricultural roots. I have worked hard over the last several years to assist these businesses with the sustainability and growth of their companies. I have developed strong relationships with these businesses and a genuine interest in their success.

One thing I consistently hear from these employers is their need for a skilled workforce.

My ofďŹ ce works with these companies and the local school districts to make sure there is opportunity for our local students in the years to come. These young people are our greatest future asset. We have an opportunity to continue to move this forward, not only for the businesses but the students as well. The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (some of you may still call it JVS) has a bond/levy issue on the ballot this November. This bond/levy issue will be able to increase the number of students it can place in the workforce and provide modern equipment for training these future employees.

This bond/levy will cost the owner of a $100,000 home $4.18 per month for 10 years and then drop to $3.17 per month for the remaining 20 years. This small investment will provide tremendous dividends to Darke County employers for years to come. The strong career training provided by MVCTC is critical to our future economic growth and prosperity.

This investment is for our students.

On November 7th, I ask you to support the MVCTC bond/levy and continue the investment in the future of Darke County.

Mike Bowers Economic Development Director, Greenville -----------------------Training Future Generations Dear Darke County, The Light Foundation was established back in 2001 to instill and augment the values of responsibility, accountability, and hard work by providing youth with unique outdoor learning experiences that assist them in reaching their highest potential. The Foundation has the goal of leading young people down a path to becoming responsible members of their communities. It is truly a life-changing experience for the youth whom we serve.

Another organization that provides life-changing experiences and embodies the beliefs of the Light

Foundation is the Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC). This organization serves a vital role in not only providing job training skills but instilling all of the values we strive to impart through the Foundation.

As a community, we have the opportunity on November 7th to guarantee that the MVCTC has the tools available to train future generations of students.

We can ensure that our old JVS labs and equipment are updated to provide the training needed for our region’s current and future employees. I cannot stress enough how the minimal cost of this bond/levy will have a tremendous impact on the future of our region.

Let’s join together and provide many future lifechanging experiences for our youth and vote for the MVCTC bond/levy on November 7.

With deepest gratitude, Matt Light, Greenville -----------------------Supporting Crawford & Yount I, Tom Hans, have been a Butler Township Trustee for 26 years. I have enjoyed working with Ryan Crawford and Curtis Yount who are both running for Butler Township Trustee in Nov. They have both been very co-operative to work with and have fulďŹ lled all responsibilities that needed to be done, such as snow plowing, burials and attending meetings. They have both attended ďŹ re department and rescue squad meetings as our representative. They have also been active in attending Darke County Trustee meetings and both took training at the Ohio Township Conference in Columbus. They have been quite willing to learn new aspects of the job.

Curtis has lived most of his life in Butler Township and has been active in county government. He worked for many years for Savona Grain and Feed.

Ryan previously worked for Harvest Land and is now actively farming. His grandfather, Lowell Thomas, was active in local government as a school board member. Ryan has been active in his children’s school activities and clubs.

They will bring experience to the township if elected in Nov. I ask you to support them by voting for both Ryan Crawford and Curtis Young on Nov. 7, 2017.

Tom Hans, Butler Township Trustee -----------------------Support for Levy On Nov. 7, Darke County residents are being asked to support a levy for an emergency communication sys-

READERS WRITE tem for all of Darke County. The communication system as well as the levy affects every emergency responder in Darke County.

Every police department, EMS department and ďŹ re department uses the communication system and every department regardless of their discipline will be adversely affected if this levy fails.

The current VHF system is at the end of its life.

Meaning that upgrading it or maintaining the system is either ďŹ nancially unfeasible or it is not possible due to the unavailability of parts. The current system also isolates Darke County from its neighbors and from the state. VHF systems are rare and this is due to the reasons state previously. By switching to a MARCS (800/700 MHZ) System, which is most commonly used public safety radio system, Darke County along with all of the Emergency departments inside of Darke County will be able to communicate with almost anyone (region wide, state wide and with our neighbors to the west) in the event of a disaster.

The Darke County Sheriff’s OfďŹ ce, the County Commissioners and all of the public safety services have worked tirelessly to make the current system work for as long as possible and no one has taken this decision lightly. Over the past 3 years, a committee, comprised of representatives from the various public safety services (police, ďŹ re, EMS), the various government entities (county, cit-

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ies, townships) along with EMA and the LEPC, have been meeting to determine the best course of action.

After numerous meetings, studying multiple options and multiple system, it was unanimously determined that the VHS System was no longer maintainable and that the MARCS System will serve the residents of Darke County the best for years to come.

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The levy will provide a sustainable revenue source speciďŹ cally earmarked for public safety communication. This means that portable radios, mobile radios, pagers, MARCS’ user fees and other necessary equipment will be purchased for the various EMS, ďŹ re and police departments in Darke County. If the levy fails the ďŹ nancial burden will fall back onto each individual department. This burden may be too much for even the healthiest de-

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Greenville Township Emergency Services, Steve Wenning, Kenneth Stiefel, Aaron Ward and Brian Phillips -----------------------Politicians Forget the Little People I recently was in the company of a retired politician who demonstrated to me that we the little people mean squat. During our conversation it was clear to me that poor people (the little people) are meaningless in his eyes and we are the blunt of their humor.

Just because we cannot afford new vehicles and/or that we owe what seems like everyone, we are not important even though we are survivors and we get by as was told to him. He seemed to think that my hardship was funny. He even went as far as to say with a smirk something to the order of “Well, haven’t you always been that way?� and then he laughed. Just because I grew up poor, we were never without what we needed, but he could care less about that. It is unfortunate that he never knew what it is like to do without, to be one of us little people. So many politicians are the same way. I have met several and they are all the same attitude.

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Versailles advances to district ďŹ nal with explosive win over Greenview GAYLEN BLOSSER

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BROOKVILLE – The Versailles Lady Tigers quickly dismantled the Greenview Lady Rams in Thursday night’s OHSAA sectional championship match three games to none by scores of 25-5, 25-9 and 25-12.

The teams entered the night with identical 17-5 records. “I really felt that the girls earned it,� said Versailles Coach Kenzie Bruggeman. “They came out, they were scoring inside, they were driven, they were determined so we kept going with it. We had a good drive going and just good chemistry on the court so I wanted to reward that and to absolutely prepare us for what’s coming up.�

The opening set of the night had a 1-1 score before the Lady Tigers’ 5’4�

Kate Stammen stepped to the serving line to lead the Versailles girls on a 14-0 run and a 15-1 advantage; a run that two Lady Rams’ timeouts could not halt. “Amazing – so consistent and focused back there,� Bruggeman said of Stammen’s work at the line. “Very easy when you get on those long runs to lose that mental laps and serve it in the net or serve it out of bounds.�

Leading 20-5, the Lady Tigers scored the ďŹ nal ďŹ ve points of the set to secure a 25-5 ďŹ rst game win.

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Kate Stammen serves for Versailles in tournament win over Greenview.

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front line dominated play led by 6’1� senior Danielle Winner making her presence known at the net. “That was another one of our goals,� noted Bruggeman, “serve aggressive, get the ball back on our side and establish her.�

Greenview took an early 2-1 lead in the second set before Versailles’ Stammen stepped to the serving line with the Lady Tigers going on an 8-0 run to lead 9-2 bringing a timeout from the Greenview bench. “She was really able to focus herself every time she went back to serve,�

Bruggeman said. “Just made it a consistent ball which was huge for our offense.�

Versailles would go on to outscore the Lady Rams 16-7 and go up two sets to none with a 25-9 second

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The third set of the night had Greenview once again opening with a 2-1 lead only to have the Versailles girls make a 13-0 scoring run to lead 14-2 before the Lady Rams would make another appearance at the line.

Greenview used set three to get as close as they would the entire night at 21-12 before the Lady Tigers would score the ďŹ nal four points of the night to take the third and ďŹ nal set

GREENVILLE – The state rank Troy Trojans played host to the Green Wave on senior night in Troy keeping their winning ways intact with a 42-0 win over the visitors. “When it gets tough you ďŹ nd out what your character is and we have a bunch of good kids that want to work hard and they want to win,â€? said Greenville Coach Aaron Shaffer. “I want then to win so bad that I can’t hardly stand it.â€?

With nearly half the GHS starters on both sides of the line in street clothes, the injury bug continues to pose challenges for Coach Shaffer and his staff as younger players from the junior varsity and freshman teams are pressed into service. “We look at the ďŹ lm and evaluate,â€? Shaffer said. “You can see it week to week. The guys who are getting playing time now who may not have had the opportunity – they are going forward. The challenge that you have with that is there is a lot com-

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by a 25-12 score. “DeďŹ nitely the strongest offensive team that we have seen so far this tournament season,â€?

Bruggeman said of Greenview, “so for them just to remain focused back there and in driving though and not being satisďŹ ed with just getting the ball up and making sure that it was perfect or not letting it touch the ground was just excellent. That’s what you want from your defense.â€?

Coach Bruggeman was pleased with her teams play and excellent serving the entire night at the line. “Another really consistent server,â€? Bruggeman noted of Ellen Peters. “She has a lot of oat on her ball so to get them out of system and for her to remain consistent back there as well is just a beneďŹ t.â€? “When you have that oat, it’s such a hard ball to get under especially when its moving side to

side the way it is with a lot of our serves,â€? added Bruggeman. “It just beneďŹ ts our offense when they can’t get in the system.â€? “She (sophomore Caitlin McEldowney) is just such a consistent player,â€?

Bruggeman said. “Again, serving just comes down to that toss and when you can throw it in the same spot every time and make that same contact, you’re going to have a lot more control over where you can place that ball.�

Injuries continue to hamper Wave football program

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Ellen Peters (15) and Danielle Winner (32) go up for a block in Lady Tigers OHSAA volleyball win. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

ing at them, happening at a faster pace than what it might be in a JV game, or for that matter a freshman game so when it’s happening at a higher rate of speed processing has to happen a little faster.�

Playing in the GWOC American North Division, opposing teams have a combined 28-17 record.

Add in the state’s No. 1 ranked Trotwood-Madison Rams, the Wave’s opponent the ďŹ fth game of the season, a team with a 9-0 season mark ups the combined record to a 3717 mark. Add in the 6-3 Wilmington Hurricanes, the opposing record goes to 43-20.

Coach Shaffer and his staff make no excuses for the team’s record nor does the Green Wave coach dodge media questioning following Friday night games. “Football is cumula-

tive,â€? Shaffer stated following the game. “The more you play the better you are going to be, the more you study your ďŹ lm the better you’re going to be and its one of those ‘fortunatelyunfortunately’ things.

Guys are playing that will only beneďŹ t us down the road but that’s a tough pill to swallow tonight and for the last few weeks.â€? “These kids are getting better, they are still practicing hard and playing hard,â€? continued Shaffer. “Those are the things when it gets tough, those are the things you ask your kids to do and when they do that you have to go play the best you can.

You’re playing teams the caliber of Troy and the way they are playing right now, a Sidney team that will come in next week – when you see the best, you’re learning goes even faster.�

The Wave’s two victories of the season came in weeks three and four; a 35-14 road win at Urbana and a 41-13 win over Stebbins. GHS lost its season opener to Eaton 24-19.

The team comes down to the ďŹ nal game of the 2017 season entertaining the Sidney Yellow Jackets at Harmon Field, another opponent sporting an OHSAA state ranking and an 8-1 season record. “We’ll keep plugging away at it and see where we are next week when we go in and play Sidney,â€? concluded Shaffer. “Then we’ll evaluate it again the following week and into the offseason, but our kids play hard. They play hard for one another, they play hard for their parents and the community and that is something that they can be proud of even when the circumstances aren’t what we hoped they would be.â€?

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TOLEDO – Dan Royer, a 2002 Greenville High School graduate has his imprint not only on the city of Toledo, but throughout the United States and around the world as the Toledo Mud Hens and Walleye’s Creative Director. “Dan is our Creative Director,â€? said Kim McBroom, the organizations CMO (Chief Marketing OfďŹ cer) and Royer’s immediate boss. “That means that he is in charge of everything connected with the brand, both visually and from a usage prospective, so he has full control over how things should look, how they should represent, guidelines, everything like that, and he does a super job with that.â€?

Royer, the son of Steve and Diana Royer is married to his high school sweetheart, Jennifer (Shade) Royer. The couple have a four year old daughter Haddie.

The 6’4� Royer played baseball and basketball for the Green Wave, having played under Coach Doug Fries’ program as a freshman, with Brian Stickel as the JV coach before going on to play varsity ball his sophomore and junior seasons under Coach Bill Romine and his senior season for Coach Dickey.

The power-hitting Royer played varsity baseball for Coach Joe Marker and was a teammate of GHS assistant football coach

Adam Eberwein. “Dan was a hardworking, dedicated team oriented athlete,� said Fries, now the school’s Superintendent. “He worked hard at the fundamentals, was very sincere and represented himself and school well and was always a pleasure to work with. It is great to see Dan carry his high school interest over to a career.�

Royer graduated from Bowling Green State University majoring in Visual Communication Technology (VCT) and it was through the university’s internship program the Greenville native made his way to the Toledo Mud Hens; the Detroit Tigers Triple ‘A’ baseball afďŹ liate. “Part of the VCT program at Bowling Green, you had to do three internships, usually with three different places just to get a feel for what the industry is like, what you like and what you don’t like,â€? said Royer. “I applied for the Toledo Storm, the old hockey team back when it existed but that was the year they were basically shutting down things and then I applied here.â€? “Thankfully I got an interview and came in and started,â€? continued Royer. “They wanted me to start the next week in the video room so I did my ďŹ rst internship here as a designer for the video room, just pretty much doing head shots – ads for the video boards, nothing printed, just doing the video board graphics.â€?

“After a few more semesters at BG I was debating, do I go somewhere else, try something different, but this was what I really wanted to do, to design, but also be involved with sports so I decided to come back here and do a second internship,� Royer added. “The longer I was here I felt like if I keep doing this I might have a chance of getting a job, so I decided to stay and did my third internship here too and was hired after graduating.�

Royer was hired by the Mud Hens organization on January 2nd, 2007 and became only one of two full-time graphic designers in all of minor league baseball. “At the time I had to make a case for it a little bit because designers weren’t in front ofďŹ ces at this level yet – minor league teams were so small, their GMs were tearing tickets, operations were very slim and teams didn’t have fulltime designers on staff,â€? noted Royer. “They would just use agencies for their pocket schedule or printed materials. Marketing was more about working various jobs at the games, not necessarily marketing.â€?

The most iconic team of all the teams in minor league baseball, much of the credit goes to MASH, the TV show that aired from 1972-1983 while still continuing to be a fan favorite. “It seems like anywhere you go, if you say Mud Hens, people at least know,

Dan Royer and CMO Kim McBroom prepare for Toledo Walleye Hockey opening night high above the ice at Huntington Center in Toledo. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

‘oh yeah, Toledo,’� noted Royer of the organizations popularity. “They’ve heard of it. They may not know the whole story, but it’s very recognizable and that’s one of the reasons I enjoy working with the brand.�

When Max Klinger, the iconic character played by Toledo native Jamie Farr in the show MASH wasn’t wearing dresses, Klinger famously exposed millions of the show’s fans to the Mud Hens by wearing the team’s gear on the show. “We did a video board segment where he (Jamie Farr) recorded a welcome for the All-Star game and I was running camera, I was in the room and I shook his hand,� Royer said. “Very good guy, so positive.� “When you’re around him and you’re getting ready to shoot a segment for the video board, he seems like he’s so loose,� added Royer. “You wonder

FM puts scare in state ranked Bethel soccer team

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

EATON – The Franklin Monroe Jets boys soccer team put a scare into the state ranked Bethel Bees in a 2-1 Tuesday night tournament loss. Bethel put a 161-1 record against the 6-8-2 FM season mark including an earlier 9-0 Bethel win over the young Jets team. “We had a game plan the boys executed almost to a ‘T’,� said FM Coach Danny Diceanu. “In the end somebody has to lose. I hated it to be us but I am still proud of my boys. I thought we played very hard, very well.� “We lost but I feel like we won,� added Diceanu. “The kids played excellent.

That’s the most you can ask for the kids to do – play at their best and I thought that tonight.�

The veteran Bees entered the night with a lineup that included 13 senior while the Franklin Monroe team included several freshman starters taking the ďŹ eld. “These boys work hard but the talent wasn’t there like in the past years,â€?

Diceanu said of his team. “We’re pretty young. We have some freshman starting, got some guys playing that haven’t played a whole lot of soccer compared to what I’ve had in the past.â€? “This is our ďŹ fth state ranked team that we have faced this year so these boys are tested. I’m proud of them. I thought tonight we played our best game of the year with maybe the exception of Troy Christian.â€?

The Jets held the explosive Bees scoreless through the entire ďŹ rst half and nearly 29 minutes of second half play before Bethel found the back of the net

with a strong wind at their back with 11:17 showing on the second half clock. “What can you say,�

Diceanu said. “They (Bethel) scored 104 goals all year long, nine on us the ďŹ rst time around. We’ve given up 58 goals overall and to hold these guys down for all but the last 12 minutes when all the goals happened, that’s a fantastic job and these boys did it out there. They executed the game plan.â€?

Bethel made it a 2-0 at 7:34 with the Jets battling back to make it a 2-1 match when Bryce Robison took advantage of a Bees hand ball, driving a penalty shot into the net with 1:16 on the board. “I just wish we had a little bit more time at that stage but that’s what you want from your captain and when the opportunity – seize the moment. When he did that it gave us a chance to maybe pull one off,� noted Diceanu. “Just didn’t have a miracle in us today.� “I’m very proud of the boys,� said Diceanu. “Every game it’s a different situation, a different animal to

FM team captain Bryce Robison battles for control in OHSAA soccer tournament match with Bethel. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

work against. I thought some games we didn’t show and some games we fought.

The schedule we have is pretty tough so it’s hard to sustain and continue to have the excellence we’ve had over the years because we don’t have quite the talent that we’ve had.�

FM seniors Zach Cable, Parker Hesler, Cole McGlinch and Bryce Robison played their ďŹ nal high school soccer match for the Jets. “Hate to see them go,â€?

Diceanu said of his seniors. “I had them since they were

11. I’ll miss them.�

With the 2017 season now history, Coach Diceanu is optimistic looking to the 2018 Jets soccer program. “Next year I’ll get seven kids coming in is what I’m hearing,� Diceanu pointed out. “I know they have all played some. I’m hoping we can bounce back here the next couple of years and be back at full strength. We have two good classes coming in next year and the year after that. It doesn’t always translate to wins but it’s something to look forward to.�

is he going to be able to do this segment quickly and then you say, ‘ok ready to roll,’ and he just launches into his on-screen mode and wow, its professional and he gets it right the ďŹ rst time.â€?

Royer designed the 30th ECHL Anniversary Logo that is incorporate into league and team materials including all league team jerseys as the ECHL (East Coast Hockey League) proudly celebrates 30 years of hockey tradition.

One of Royer’s designs, a drawing of Klinger hangs in the Mud Hens’ baseball stadium.

As the organization’s head of graphic design, Royer leads a team with multiple responsibilities. “My team is responsible for all the graphics, any printed signage, the jerseys on the ice, pretty much anything you see with our logo on it, as well as marketing and sponsorship sales materials,� shared Royer. “We supply the video room with the graphics for the scoreboards. My primary role is to oversee the brands and make sure that everything looks correct for the Walleye and Mud Hens, everything is the right colors, the right cohesive look – so we really have to touch everything.�

All of Royer’s designs, “anything with our marks on it,� noted Royer – Mud Hens, Walleye and Hensville are federally registered trade-marks. “Branding is very important,� said McBroom. “It extends not to just the marketing but even to the design of uniforms. Dan just did a complete redesign of all the Mud Hens uniforms and he also does the design of all the Walleye uniforms and on top of that the printed pieces. He did all the design for all the

signage for Hensville for us. He really works hard on the consistency, how to make things complete, continuity and all of that‌ and it is so important.�

With nearly 11 years on the job as a fulltime employee, Royer has lost count of the many designs he has created. “I’ve lost count at this point,� said Royer. “It started out as small brands, sub-brands of the Mud Hens and the Walleye but now as we have gotten Hensville Restaurants, instadium restaurants, the season ticket and group materials and all kinds of creative projects, I love doing that and it gives me that freedom to be creative in many ways. I’m happy that I’m not stuck just working with one logo all the time. We have many style guidelines that we follow, but we also get to kind of reinvent elements of the brand when the time is right.�

Royer’s interest in design work began as a small child growing up in Greenville, attending Greenville schools and sitting at his father’s desk drawing and coloring while Steve was managing Greenville Lumber and Supply. “I was always coloring,� chuckled Royer, “I was always drawing. I remember being in the lumber yard with crayons drawing football players and uniforms. I remember drawing Greenville football players. I always liked sports – but I was always asking myself, why are they wearing the colors they’re wearing. What if they did this, what if they changed that to something different, what if the Bengals had different stripes or whatever.�

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OBITUARIES BERGER – Romaine

U. Berger, of VerVeteran 86, sailles, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.

A Memorial Mass was held Friday, Oct. 27, 2017.

Burial is in the St. Valbert Cemetery, Versailles.

COOVERT – B. Joan

Coovert, 89, of Greenville, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. There will be a graveside service held on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Greenville Cemetery, Greenville. There will be no public visitation.

GOINGS – Mary Elizabeth (Moore) Goings, 74,

of Bradford, died Sunday, October 22, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Bradford.

Interment is at Greenville Creek Cemetery, Bradford.

CHRISTIAN – Norman E. Christian, 59, of Ansonia, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2017. A celebration of Norman’s life was held Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville.

ANDERSON – Michael Curtis Anderson, 67, of Greenville, died Tues-

day, Oct. 24, 2017. A service will be held Monday, Oct. 30, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery, Greenville.

Family will receive friends on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017 from 2-5 p.m. at the funeral home.

LINDSEY – Mark David Lindsey, 36, of Springfield, Mo. and formerly of Greenville, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017.

A memorial service will be held at the First Universalist Church, 160 Monroe St., Eldorado, at 1 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 30, 2017. A short Inurnment will follow immediately at Monroe Cemetery, Kimmel Road, Eldorado.

BURTON – Janet Burton, 79, of Eaton, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.

BROWN

– William “Billy” L. Brown, 70, Veteran of Greenville, died Oct. 26, 2017. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will follow in Holsapple Cemetery.

Brake for Breakfast raises awareness

BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Have you been putting off getting a mammogram? Do you have your list of excuses you regularly use - it costs too much, my insurance won’t cover it, or it’s too far to drive and won’t fit into your busy schedule. Those excuses won’t work anymore.

Wayne HealthCare is doing all it can to make sure local women get screenings using the latest and best technology available.

Jill Brown, cancer coordinator for Wayne HealthCare, and a team of surgeons, technicians, staff members and volunteers

were out in force Tuesday morning during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to share information about early detection of breast cancer and the importance of getting a mammogram.

The message didn’t end there; Brown and her team also stressed there are financial resources available for people who are uninsured and under-insured.

Brown said, “There is no reason not to have a mammogram.”

Several of the men who participated in the Pink Mile in July donned pink tutus again and stood on the street corner directing cars into the hospital’s parking lot for the inau-

Wayne HealthCare workers handed out 450 breakfasts and information pertaining to breast cancer and cancer services available at the hospital.

gural Brake for Breakfast.

The campaign distributed approxiamtely 100 bags that included a light breakfast and information about

Family Health Services provides safe medication disposal GREENVILLE – Family Health is pleased to announce the installation of a MedSafe disposal system at its Meeker Road facility for unused/outdated medications.

MedSafe prevents pharmaceuticals from circulating into community water supplies due to improper disposal. It can also reduce the chance of unintended and illegal use of drugs by providing a safe and convenient disposal option.

If you have unused medication to dispose of, come

to Family Health Pharmacy where pharmacy personnel will then accompany you to the disposal unit where you will deposit the medications. The ultimate users or authorized persons only may place unused drugs including legally held controlled drugs and narcotics into the receptacle.

Drugs should be left in their original container when possible with personal information removed if desired. Liquid medication less than 4 ounces may be deposited, but please place

them inside a plastic bag.

The following cannot be placed in the MedSafe receptacle: * Needles, syringes, lancets, injection pens, liquid chemotherapy drugs, chemo waste, or other medical waste * Batteries, aerosol spray cans/inhalers, trash or other hazardous materials * Illicit drugs (Schedule I controlled substances) such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine

mammograms, cancer care services and financial resources.

The local hospital offers 3D mammograms, which Brucie Good, mammography technologist, said offers a better digital picture of the breast. She stressed that nobody can offer any better services or equipment than what Wayne HealthCare offers. Brown and Good also pointed out the hospital has a breast MRI. “Most people think you have to go to Dayton for that,” said Brown With three general surgeons on staff, Stephanie Buchanan, Alisha Reiss and Kara Schultz, Brown said in most cases, patients with a diagnosis can have their surgery and treatment at Wayne HealthCare.

Brown stressed that early detection of breast cancer is vital.

Firsdon speaks at local church

NEW PARIS – On Wednesday, Nov. 8, the New Paris UMC will present Lori Firsdon as a speaker. She is a nationally known consultant on avoiding clutter as we age.

She is a consultant to the Hoarders television show.

For reservations and information call 1-937-4564947.

Abbottsville’s Harvest Dinner

ARCANUM – Abbottsville United Methodist Church will host its Harvest Dinner on Nov. 4, beginning at 4 p.m.

The menu includes turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, homemade noodles, green beans, sweet potatoes, rolls, bread dressing, slaw, cucumber salad, cranberry salad, deviled eggs, punch and coffee, and homemade pies and cake.

A good will offering will be received. Whole pies will be available for $8.

Faithful Sons

Faithful Sons, Jones part of CADC sing GREENVILLE – Cancer Association of Darke County (CADC) will hold its annual gospel music fundraiser on Nov. 5 at St. Clair Memorial Hall. The event will start at 3 p.m. and last until approximately 5 p.m.

There will be refreshments along with a bake sale. Admission is free. There will be a freewill offering and the association hopes that many will be able to come and enjoy the music as well as donate to help Darke County cancer patients.

Mark Crary, the emcee, has been in gospel music most of his life. He is a concert promoter with Daystar and has worked with Mercy’s Mark Quartet, Cathedral Quartet, Downings and the Kingsmen Quartet.

For seven years he was the publisher of Cornerstone Christian Newspaper that reached 3,500 churches in the tri-state area. Mark is Pastor of Somerville Community Church in Somerville. You can reach him by going to his website at www. hope24-7.org He is excited about helping with the Gospel Sing this year.

Bill Jones will minister in song along with several

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other singers. He grew up in Tennessee and also in church. He married at the age of 16 and joined the Marines when he was 18 and served in Vietnam.

They have four sons and Bill enjoys ministering to others. Bill says, “How can you not be affected by a song that tells you God’s love protects and only wants the best for you?”

The Faithful Sons are a local quartet and have sung together for many years.

They will share their music that afternoon as well.

Others scheduled for that day are: The HomeLighters, Debbie Lynn Bryson, Lovin’ Life and The Christianaires.

If you have questions, call the Cancer Association office at 548-9960.

Shown are (front row) Judy Middleton, Wilma Strait, Judy Collins, Katie Cothran, (back row) Wanda Burke, Gary Cothran, Ted Strait, Lisa Gasper and Bill Collins.

Election Day Dinner ANSONIA – Ansonia United Methodist Church, W. High and Pearl Streets, will hold its annual Election Dinner on Nov. 7, 4:30-6:30 p.m. The menu includes homemade chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes and green beans, side

salad, dinner roll, dessert and beverage.

The cost of the meal is $9 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, and free for children under 5. Carryout is available.

For more information, contact Lisa Gasper, 3376403.

New church will open in Arcanum ARCANUM – Arcanum Community of Faith Church, 109 W. George St., Arcanum will begin services on Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. Arcanum becomes the third location for the Community of Faith Churches.

An open house will be held Oct. 29, 2-5 p.m. Stop by during Beggars Night for coffee, face painting and candy.

In 2007, Pastor Justin and Jenni Wiegand felt called to start a church in rural Ohio, where they both grew up. They left their home in Kentucky and moved north. They are now a multi-site church, holding at least six services through-

out the week and constantly pursuing the mission that God laid on their hearts.

For more information, visit cofchurches.com or find them on Facebook by searing Community of Faith Churches.

Special services at UC church

UNION CITY, Ind. – The Apostolic Restoration Church, 212 W Pearl St., Union City, Ind., is having special services this weekend. Services will be held on Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. and Oct. 29 at 2 p.m.

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Pepiots celebrate EUM hosts 10th annual Holiday Boutique 60th anniversary VERSAILLES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bill and Mary (Drees) Pepiot were married Nov. 9, 1957 in the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Newport. Father Leon performed the ceremony.

The Pepiots have one daughter and son-in-law, Monica and Scott Winemiller and two grandsons, Andrew and Alex, who reside in Lake Orion, Mich.

Bill is the son of the late Clarence and Mildred (Monnin) Pepiot. He has two sisters and one brother â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Patricia and Linus (deceased) Heitkamp, Norma and Lester Monnin and Thomas and Linda Pepiot. Mary is the daughter of the late August and

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VERSAILLES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Steve and Therese Homan of St. Sebastian, announce their engagement of their daughter Rose Homan to Theodore Schmitmeyer of Versailles. He is the son of Douglas and Brenda Schmitmeyer of Versailles.

The bride-to-be is a 2014 graduate of Marion Local High School. She is also a 2016 graduate of Wright State Lake Campus with a degree in Agriculture Business. Occupation is a dairy farmer at Line View Farms LLC. The prospective groom is a 2013 graduate of Versailles High School. He is a dairy farmer at Line View Farms LLC. They plan to marry on Nov. 4, 2017 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church.

Trinity Kids Open House

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Trinity Kids Academy will host its Holiday Open House on Nov. 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Trinity Wesleyan Church, 1400 E. Main St., Greenville.

The event will include a lunch stand, bake sale, and various vendors.

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Mary had one brother and two sisters â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bernard (deceased) and Earlene Drees, Lucy (deceased) and Nelson Hoelscher and Rebecca (Becky) and Charles Fatone.

Bill and Mary were classmates in the 1953 graduating class from Versailles High School. That was the ďŹ rst class to graduate from the new high school built on South Center St., Versailles.

Bill retired from Copeland Remanufacturing in Rushville, Ind. as a Product Engineering Manager.

Mary retired from Reid Health in Richmond, Ind. as a Critical Care Nurse.

After they both retired, they moved back to Versailles in 2000 to be with family and friends.

A celebration will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4 with the evening mass and a family dinner to follow.

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; On Nov. 11, the EUM Worship Center will be transformed into a unique and festive atmosphere for the Holiday Boutique. This marks the 10th year that EUMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ministry has hosted the annual event.

They have grown from about 25 vendors to over 70. Whether you have Christmas shopping to do, need a Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day Out, or just want to help a great cause, stop out at the EUM Church Worship Center, 1451 Sater St., Greenville, 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 p.m. You can grab lunch, get a chair massage,

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do some shopping, or pick up some wonderful baked goods.

Vendors will be bringing truckloads of home dĂŠcor, baked goods, soaps, essential oils, jewelry and more.

Several ministries will be selling merchandise and handing out information about foster parenting, crisis pregnancies, and missions.

Painter Creek pot pie dinner

ARCANUM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Painter Creek Church of the Brethren will host its annual Pot Pie Supper on Nov. 4, 4-6 p.m. Their menu includes chicken or beef pot pie, green beans or corn, slaw, dessert, coffee, lemonade or ice tea. There will be a freewill offering taken.

The congregation invites all to come and have a good meal and good fellowship. Carryout is available.

For more information, contact Edna Fourman, 548-6375.

Because they want to give back to the community and back up their pro-life philosophy in a practical way, SAFY Foster Care Agency will be sharing information about foster parenting. This is all a part of EUM Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ministryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion for offering life-giving options for young families who ďŹ nd themselves in crisis situations. We will also be collecting baby and new

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Holiday Boutique is about more than buying and selling. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about connecting, giving and sharing the love of Jesus. Bring a friend and enjoy lunch together, shopping for a great cause, and more.

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UNION CITY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Union City, Ind. Lions Club will hold its bi-annual Pancake Day on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Elks Lodge in Union City, Ind. Serving is from 6 a.m. to noon. The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children (age 12 and under).

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GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Greenville Lions Club will be hosting a Chicken Barbecue Dinner on Nov. 9, 4-6 p.m., at the Greenville Missionary Church, 1110 N. Broadway. This event is carryout only.

The menu includes 1/2 chicken, apple sauce, chips, and roll. The cost is $7 each.

Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to pay for eye glasses for the under privileged. For more information, call 547-0871.

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ANSONIA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; TwentyďŹ ve gallons of chili soup plus a variety of desserts were served at the Ansonia Volunteer Fire Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 35th annual chili supper and Halloween Parade in downtown Ansonia Thursday night.

The chili supper preceded the parade which was

followed by the judging of costumes and was set up on the vacant lot of the old high school. Prizes were awarded for best costumes in all of the categories by a panel of judges.

This event also featured the largest rafďŹ&#x201A;e the ďŹ reďŹ ghters have ever had.

The event supports the local volunteer ďŹ re department.

Veterans roundtable ARCANUM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Arcanum Wayne Trail Historical Society, 123 W. George St., will honor veterans of our armed forces on Nov. 9, 7 p.m., with a veterans round table discussion, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Served-We Remember.â&#x20AC;?

Some AWTHS members who have served and also WWII veterans will take part in the round table discussion. WWII veterans Glenn Eley and Herb Anthony will join Larry Wallace, Lynn Trump, Bill Campbell and Bill Metzar.

No matter rank, everyone who served in any

branch of service has made sacriďŹ ces and contributed to the safety and security of our great nation.

The evening is planned as an open discussion event. Join in to share your stories. You are invited to bring memorabilia to display during the evening for others to see.

Everyone attending will receive an American Flag to display in observance of Veterans Day, Nov. 11. For more information, contact Larry Wallace, 6202800 or email arcanumhistoricalsociety.org.

History of Chocolate GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Join the Greenville Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 2, 6 p.m., for a delicious and educational program on the History of Chocolate presented by Kathy Creighton from the Butler County Historical Society in Hamilton. This is a free family-friendly event; however, seating is limited so call 548-3915 to reserve your seat.

Chocolate has been woven through the fabric of

American culture for centuries.

Thanks to American Heritage Chocolate, the historic division of Mars Chocolate North America, you will have the opportunity to learn about the history of chocolate and taste what this treat was like in the 1700s.

Creighton will also serve Victorian-era hot chocolate and the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usual refreshments will be provided.

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Do with what we have I wish to clarify an error and another statement by Mr. Buchy in the October 15th edition of The Early Bird concerning the proposed bond issue by the Miami Valley Career Technology Center.

I was one of the original employees of the MVCTC when it opened in 1971 and continued there for 18 years until retirement.

From the beginning I witnessed the excellent training provided by a dedicated staff and the successes of the students as a result of it. This success has continued to the present and can do so into the future without burdening homeowners with additional taxes.

The MVCTC is comprised of 27 member schools in a five county area, not nine as stated

by Mr. Buchy. He further states, “There is a great need for physical updates and infrastructure needs for the buildings.” I personally know the buildings were well constructed and should be capable of safely housing students for some years to come. Plus, most interior walls in two buildings are movable and can be changed to accommodate a need for more or less space in a specific area.

What Mr. Buchy doesn’t state is the additional cost to homeowners. On a $100,000 home the 1.43 mill levy will cost $4.17 per month, which translates into $50.04 per year for 10 years. The next 20 years will be $3.18 per month or $38.16 per year.

(Figures furnished by MVCTC.) Most gainfully employed homeowners can afford these amounts but the MVCTC district has many retired, underemployed, disabled, and/ or young couples just starting a family who can’t afford additional taxes.

I am a proponent of vocational education but current tax rates and cost of living are at an all time high. Let’s ‘bite the bullet’ and make do with what we have.

Dallas E. Montgomery, Eldorado -----------------------Forever Grateful for MVCTC Dear Readers, For our generation it was called the Montgomery County JVS, it is now known as the Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC). For our children’s generation, it is known as the school to prepare you for college or a career.

In fact our son, Carson, graduated from MVCTC’s Aviation Maintenance program in 2017. He worked hard and upon completion of the program, he had attained both FAA Power Plant and Airframe certi-

fications. The outstanding training Carson received allowed him to begin working in the aviation industry right away and he is currently employed as an aviation maintenance technician. While at MVCTC, he participated in SkillsUSA and won the State of Ohio competition his junior year and went on to win third place at the national competition. If that doesn’t speak to the quality of education offered at MVCTC, I don’t know what does. He is using that quality training everyday and is now completing his associate’s degree in aviation maintenance at Sinclair with the scholarship he earned as a student at MVCTC. Our other son Alex, also graduated from MVCTC in 2012. While he is no longer working in the field of study he completed, the program provided him with great skills and work experience that continues to benefit him today. Our family is just one of tens of thousands of families who has been enriched by the staff and programs offered at MVCTC. On Nov. 7, 2017, we have an opportunity to ensure that many more students are able to reach their education and employment goals by voting for the MVCTC bond/levy.

This issue will remodel the school and update the equipment the students use for job training. We encourage everyone to vote yes so that other families like ours can benefit from the MVCTC experience.

Forever grateful, Tim and Shelli Shahan, New Madison -----------------------Turkey will never go away Over the course of the past several months, I have studied all the comments and articles pertaining to the MARCS levy of .45 mills (County Issue 3). I have several observations to address and also some questions I would like answered.

First, information was shared that said, “The closure and sale of Darke County Home was announced in April as part of the county’s efforts to raise funds for upcoming emergency system upgrades.”

A further statement from Commissioner Rhoades was, “We spend about half a million a year there.”

Without that half a million expenditure annually, doesn’t that free up quite a bit of monies for others needs such as MARCS? Secondly, Darke County was the recipient of the Ohio Community and Safety Grant in the amount of $500,000 to install a communications tower.

Also, it states that the Darke County fire departments jointly applied and received monies from the State Fire Marshall’s Office in excess of $600,000

Health dept. will host free screenings for kids GREENVILLE – The Darke County General Health District Early Intervention Program is hosting a free screening day for infants and toddlers (newborns and children up to three years of age) who are Darke County residents.

Child development research has established that the rate of human learning and development is more rapid during the preschool years. Timing of intervention becomes particularly important when a child runs the risk of missing an opportunity to learn during a state of readiness. If the most teachable moments are not taken advantage of a child may have difficulty learning that skill.

Additionally, growth in each area of development is related to growth in the other areas. So, if there is a difficulty in one area (e.g. speech and language), it is likely to influence development in other areas (e.g. social and emotional).

The free developmental screening will take place Nov. 15. They include checks for motor, communication, cognitive, selfhelp, and social/emotional skills. The screenings will take place at the Darke County General Health District, 300 Garst Ave., Greenville. Screenings are by appointment. To schedule an appointment, call (937) 547-9392.

to purchase portable radios and technology.

So let’s summarize. We have received $500,000 and $600,000 plus whatever proceeds from the sale of the County Home property plus a reduction of some half million a year formerly spent on that “we are going to transition to the MARCS system whether or not the levy passes.”

Thirdly, Versailles fire and police officials said they would have to set aside $36,000 annually if the levy fails. Greenville would have to set aside $37,000 annually for five years. Assuming every other municipality would have the same approximate annual expenditure, and assuming some 6 or 7 such users, we would see an annual need in the ballpark of 220 to 260 thousand dollars. That is a

far cry from the $572,000 that Auditor Ginn stated would be generated from a .45 mill levy.

I have no doubt as to the desirability or need for a countywide communication system, and I am for that cause. My objections are twofold: I have seen no numbers yet that support and justify $572,000 annually. Stronger than that, however, is the fact that this is an ongoing levy that will go on forever. I defy the commissioners to show that 25 years from now we will need $572,000 for communications needs. This is absurd. After awhile when all equipment is purchased and needed upgrades are met, the need for such funding just cannot be there at that level. If the monies from a specific need levy such as this one

can only be used for communications, I would foresee some imaginative accounting happening, such as purchasing a fire truck and labeling it “communications” because it comes equipped with a radio.

Vote NO and force the commissioners to come back with a more reasonable millage level and above all a specific duration. Remember, once hatched, this turkey will never go away and will continue to grow with increased property valuations such as just recently occurred.

Ron Beisner, Greenville -----------------------Vote No on Issue 3 Next week, residents of Darke County will be asked to vote on Issue 3. This levy is a request for funds to implement

a countywide emergency communication system.

In no way do I dispute the need for such a system in our county. I do, however, have a significant problem with the way in which this levy request has been proposed. As proposed, this tax levy has no end.

Some levies have a defined end, such as a new school building, and then they go away. Others have a defined end but, at their end, are placed before the voters again for a renewal.

This levy will go on FOREVER, whether or not there is still a need. Think about this before you vote.

Let’s send the commissioners back to do their homework and present this request in a way that makes more sense.

Respectfully, Patrick L. Barga Greenville

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Gordon Orthodontics sponsors DCCA season

Student Ambassadors who traveled to Versailles were Kyle Fourman-Heavy Equipment (Franklin Monroe), SaraRae Hallstein-Allied Health Technology (Brookville), Ivan Pohlman-Diesel Power Technology (Versailles), and Christine Smith-Agriculture & Livestock Production (Ansonia).

Students share experiences with local sophomores ENGLEWOOD – The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) Students Ambassadors traveled to Versailles recently.

They were: Kyle FourmanHeavy Equipment (Franklin Monroe), SaraRae Hallstein-Allied Health Technology (Brookville), Ivan Pohlman-Diesel Power Technology (Versailles), and Christine Smith-Agriculture & Livestock Production (Ansonia).

Ambassadors shared career technical training programs and college opportunities. MVCTC offers 40 career technical programs for high school juniors and seniors. MVCTC continues to prepare students for college and careers after high school. Over 85 percent of students earn college

scholarships and over 93 percent of students are employed, in an apprenticeship, in the military, or enrolled in college six months after graduating.

All sophomores from the MVCTC 27-partner school districts have the opportunity to select two career programs to visit at MVCTC during the annual Sophomore Career Days. This year, Sophomore Career Days are scheduled Nov. 28-30. The annual MVCTC Sophomore Open House is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 30, from 4:30-7 p.m. For more information about Sophomore Career Days or visiting MVCTC, call 937-854-8056.

For more information about MVCTC, visit www. mvctc.com.

GREENVILLE – Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes Gordon Orthodontics for their support of the 2017-2018 ARTS COUNT Season and thanks Dr. Doug Gordon for being an outstanding voice for the arts in our community.

“We are touched by Gordon Orthodontic’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for children in our community both in the orthodontics practice and by helping provide opportunities for youngsters to learn and grow through the arts,” stated DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan.

Dr. Gordon and Gordon Orthodontics have been long time supporters of DCCA’s Family Theatre Series and this season will also be helping DCCA to present the a cappella group Six Appeal as part of the Artists Series and Arts in Education Outreach for local junior high school students.

DCCA’s 2017-2018 Artist Series continues with the award-winning a cappella group Six Appeal in concert at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Nov. 4. From their beginnings singing as a collegiate hobby, the group has evolved to become an in-demand act that per-

forms everywhere from college campuses to state fairs to theaters and classrooms. The group has become known for their vivid musical style, unmatched energy, and playful charm.

Their repertoire spans decades and genres, and includes pop, country, classic rock, jazz, rhythm and blues, and more.

Tickets for Six Appeal are $20 and student tickets are $10. Tickets can be purchased through the DCCA office at 547-0908, located within Greenville Public Library, as well as online at www.CenterForArts.net. If any remain by show time, tickets will also be available at the door prior to the performance.

Six Appeal will also 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.

“Gordon Orthodontic’s support of children’s programming makes it possible to present professional Family Theatre Series programs at an affordable ticket price, and enables all Darke County public school students to experience a

DCCA Sponsors Dr. Doug Gordon and Dr. Lindsay DeSantis of Gordon Orthodontics are shown with Andrea Jordan, DCCA executive director and Keith Rawlins, DCCA artistic director.

culturally enriching artistic program each year,” stated Andrea Jordan, DCCA Executive Director.

DCCA’s Family Theatre Series is celebrating its 20th season! Presenting three shows each season, the goal of the series is to inspire the imaginations of the young and young at heart, and encourage the expression of creativity. Thanks to continued community support, ticket

prices have remained at $5 since the first Family Theatre Series performance in 1997. Series tickets can be purchased for $12, for all three shows.

For more information on DCCA, the and the 2017-2018 ASRTS 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.

Greenville FFA fruit fundraiser ends Nov. 13 GREENVILLE - The annual fruit sale for Greenville FFA Chapter has begun. Each year members of the local chapter contact friends, neighbors, and relatives to purchase a wide array of products offered by the chapter as its major fundraiser for the year.

Available this year as always will be fresh citrus in ¼ box, ½ box, and full box seizes. Citrus handled this year are the navel oranges, Hamlin oranges, and red grapefruit. Also offered in these same sizes are red delicious, golden delicious, Fuji, Granny Smith, Goldrush and D’ajou pears.

New this year are Clementines, which come in a half box and full box size.

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Making crafts for display at VAM VERSAILLES – It may just be October, but the Versailles Area Museum is thinking Christmas. Their 2017 theme is a “Depression Era Christmas.” With this in mind, their wizard of crafts, Linda Cassel, will host another decoration workshop to help make decorations for the upcoming displays.

On Oct. 29, starting at 1:30 p.m., Linda will help create more decorations to reflect the period when thrift took on a whole new meaning. They will pro-

vide the supplies and you are the needed hands to make this Christmas display truly special.

Everyone is welcome and they will provide work space, materials, and a snack to keep volunteers going. The session will be about two hours long. If you would like to bring your own scissors, craft glue, and scrape fabric or yarn, you are welcome to do so! You don’t need to be a pro, just come and help create memories for a special holiday season.

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Empowering seeks volunteers to help kids

Shown are some of the minerals in the Langsdon Mineral Collection.

Langsdon Mineral Collection visits DCP GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Mercer County District Library has a hidden gem in the Langsdon Minerals Collection - over 900 minerals showcased at the library.

In 2006, Ron & Ruth Langsdon donated a substantial part of their personal rare mineral collection to the Mercer County Library in order for future generations to learn and enjoy. They felt a public library would be an ideal location for all present and future generations. The collection consists of more than 900 minerals from all over the world in 21 display cases.

The traveling educational program, to be held Nov. 2, 6:30 p.m. at the

Shawnee Prairie Preserve Nature Center, includes a presentation and hands-on exploration of 20 minerals.

Learn about mineral composition and uses while being entertained with memorabilia and stories about these minerals.

Did you know that Cleopatra wore azurite and malachite as eye shadow?

Or that jade is said to promote peace and tranquility? Minerals arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just beautiful to look at - theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re amazing to learn about as well.

Call the Nature Center at 937-548-0165 to reserve your spot for this fascinating presentation on the Langsdon Minerals Collection.

Help Center Christmas Basket sign-up UNION CITY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Community Help Center of Union City, IN-OH, 180 W. DeerďŹ eld Road, Union City, Ind., will be taking applications for its annual Christmas Baskets beginning Oct. 30 and continuing through Nov. 30.

Persons interested in receiving the baskets must bring all proof of income â&#x20AC;&#x201C; food stamps, SSI, disability, unemployment pension, child support and check stubs. Also needed

is proof of housing. Recipients must be a resident Wayne or Jackson Townships in Indiana or Jackson or Mississinawa Valley School District in Ohio.

This is open to low-income eligible residents only.

Applications will be taken Monday through Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3 p.m.

If you have question, please call (765) 964-4475, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

NOV. IS HOSPICE MONTH

DARKE COUNTY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Darke County Commissioners are recognizing November as National Hospice and Pallative Care Month. On Wednesday, Oct. 25, State of the Heart Care staff were presented a proclamation from commission. Pictured above are, seated, Commissioners Mike Rhoades and Matt Aultman. Back row, left to right are Amy Rudy, Deb Hollister, Heather Bankson, Shana Roberts, Sara Joseph, Angela Sipe, Mindy Stebbins, Amy Pelaston, Barb Bell, Sheri Arbuckle, Kelley Hall, and Megan Stull. (Susan Hartley photo)

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Each day, Monday through Thursday, 35 to 40 students, kindergarten through seventh grade, head to the cafeteria at Greenvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new K-8 facility. The same happens with about half that number on Fridays. All are part of the Empowering Darke County Youth After School Program.

Each day, Edison College student volunteers work with the kids, helping them with reading, writing and math skills.

Some older students may be struggling with homework assignments; they get the help they need. Depending on the schedules of the Edison students, 13 to 15 volunteers provide the needed help daily; about half that number on Fridays. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It works well,â&#x20AC;? said Bob Robinson, program coordinator. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greenville students are getting help; Edison students are getting community service, plus experience working

with a young audience.

They are passing on skills they learned years earlier.â&#x20AC;?

The Empowering After School Program currently serves more than 60 students seeking help on various days each week.

Unfortunately, more than 30 students are on a waiting list due to the lack of volunteers.

Can you give these kids one hour a week? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Empowering needs volunteer tutors plus volunteer support help,â&#x20AC;?

Robinson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even if you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t comfortable tutoring, a volunteer each day to take care of snacks, or to log student attendance and participation, frees up another volunteer to work with one or more students.â&#x20AC;?

With more community support, the After School Program can begin to move students from the Waiting List into the program. Without this support, most of those students will likely not get

Rock of Ages Talent Show set for Nov. 11 GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Veterans Memorial Park and Digital Library will present its annual Rock of Ages Talent Show on Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m., at the Greenville VFW Post 7262, 219 N. Ohio St. There is free admission and the event is open to the public.

They hope to showcase their missionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progress and raise funds for their continued success. Talent acts will compete for Best Overall Show with a $1000 prize, Most Original Act with a $500 prize, and Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Award with a $500 prize (chosen by audience vote).

The ďŹ rst two awards will be judged by a panel of all celebrity veterans. The show will wrap up with a performance by their special guest, Superconductor.

The Veterans Park & Digital Library keeps history alive by recording, storing, and reporting the oral histories, pictures, and memorabilia of veterans. Their mis-

Conferences set for AHS ARCANUM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ParentTeacher Conferences for Arcanum High School, grades 9-12, are scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 9, from 4-7 p.m. All parents of Arcanum High School students are invited to attend.

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Empowering Darke County Youth is a United Way Partner Agency. Its After School Program is in its second year, and has experienced a huge increase in requests for help from its ďŹ rst year.

This means a proportional increase in community support is needed.

Financial donations can help obtain licensed and experienced tutors to provide additional tutoring, plus backup and support for the Edison volunteers. Snack donations can help relieve a major expense in providing snacks to more than 150 students every week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But more than anything else, we need caring adults to give us one or more hours each week,â&#x20AC;?

Robinson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each hour can help make a huge difference in the lives of some of these kids.â&#x20AC;?

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The Quintessentials are preparing for their audition for America’s Got Talent.

Audition draws near for Quintessentials VERSAILLES – The time has come. The Quintessentials will be joined together again in a few days to freshen up their song and dance routine they have prepared for their audition for America’s Got Talent.

Isaac said, “We are excited to get back together and start in on this journey.” Will they move onto the next level? Who knows?

All we know is that they are guaranteed an awesome experience regardless of the outcome. They asked that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they travel. “We appreciate all the support that we have gotten from our fans,” Brody added.

Christmas is just around

the corner. The Quintessentials have T-shirts available for purchase. There is a limited quantity of adult sizes small through extra large. Shirts are $15 each.

For orders, contact Sarah at 937-423-4062.

They have also had requests for more DVDs of their August performance.

Orders can be made by sending a check made out to Nicholas Poling with the quantity of DVD’s ($20 each) or Blu-ray’s ($25 each) along with your name, address, and phone number to Isaac Buscher at 14283 Johnson Road, New Weston, Ohio 45348. You may call Isaac with any questions at 937467-8350.

Frens, Brown named students of the month GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School Students of the Month for September was announced during the Oct. 18 Kiwanis meeting by Stan Hughes, high school principal.

Addy Frens, daughter of Scott and Lisa Frens has been active at Greenville High School, serving as a class officer, as a member of Student Council, president of Science Club, SADD Club and Spanish Club. She also has been a CORE leader, is a member of the National Honor Society, where she also has served as treasurer, and is a member of Greenville’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Frens was a participate in the Mole Day 6K at Shawnee Prairie.

Other community activities include being a Camp Wild counselor, AWANAS. Trash Bash, Spanish Amigos, after-school tutor, and a group leader. Frens is active in the Stone’s Throw Youth Group and has been

a food pantry volunteer, a bell ringer and participate in the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon.

Frens plans to attend a four-year university to obtain a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She eventually wants to pursue a master’s of nursing degree and specialize as a midwife.

Landon Brown, the son of Mart and Kathy Brown is serving as president of the Greenville Senior Class and Student Council, captain of the football team and is varsity track captain. He also is a varsity wrestler, a member of the National Technical Honor Society, serves as Art Club president, is a CORE leader and is on the studentathlete council.

Brown’s additional activities include being a volunteer at Christian Life Center, is a member of We Are The Majority, is a member of Greenville’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a Hands Against Hunger volunteer, SADD

GHS students of the month are Landon Brown and Addy Frens, pictured above with Principal Stan Hughes. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Club secretary, Stones Throw Youth Group, Thanksgiving Basket Outreach volunteer, Special Olympics volunteer, Angel Tree volunteer and is serving as the Lieutenant Governor for Key Club Division 3.

Brown’s plans for the

future include attending a four-year university to pursue a dual bachelor’s degree in media design and marketing with a possible minor in political science. Brown also wants to attend graduate school to earn a Ph.D in media and communication studies.

Museum looking for Christmas assistance VERSAILLES – Did your special Christmas Gift come from Martin’s Department Store’s Toy Land? What wonderful memories there are from the late 40s to the late 70s of the special toys bought in Versailles. It was the place to shop for Christmas toys.

The Versailles Area Museum wants to recreate a room full of dolls, games, books, Roy Rogers to puppets; all the toys that were popular and might have come from Toy Land.

If you are willing to share, call the Museum at 526-4222 or drop them off over the next two Sundays

as they are getting ready to make their change over for the holiday.

They are also looking for large items promoting the Versailles Area Tobacco industry for display items and also some fresh grown tobacco harvested plants as well as tools used.

Any magazines or news-

paper from the early 1930’s along with family photos and Christmas cards would greatly enhance their displays! Remember it is only a loan and will be available in January for pick-up.

Please help them create a realistic picture of a 1930’s Depression period Christmas.

MEMORIES OF THE PAST

KAY BROWN’S postcard collection of local towns and subjects was one of the best around Darke County. She was keenly interested in history and in Darke County; this search was a life-long passion. She helped her husband, Pete Brown, run the Central Drug Store from 1946-1967.

They helped the Garst Museum ever since then. Pete died in 1995 and was 25 years the President of the Museum. She retired from the museum board four years ago and passed away in 2014 at age 98. She The original twin buildings at the Brethren Retirement Community came never wanted to live anywhere other down a few years ago, but in their heyday they provided an important than in Greenville. She most enjoyed service to the community. Having been an orphanage at one time, the the GPAT Channel 5 TV broadcasts caption on this picture is interesting – “If you wear the right kind of clothes with former council-person Kathleen Floyd, where they discussed these you can live here until you are old.” This picture is dated 1909. same postcards covering 100 years of Greenville/local history.

DICK BROWN, son, is also a life-long resident of Greenville and now keeps their postcard collection.

Dick graduated from GHS in 1964, Miami University in 1968, taught school for a year, owned McVay’s Sporting Goods for 16 years and was a real estate appraiser for 11 years. He has been vice president of the Darke County Historical Society for the past 20 years. Dick is still involved with the GHS yearbook By 1975 the Brethren Retirement Community had grown to a massive and has been president of the GHS facility. However, in recent years the organization has continued to expand Alumni Association for the past eight years. with more expansion planned in 2018.

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DCCA Coffeehouse presents Zoe Speaks GREENVILLE – Darke County Center for the Arts Coffeehouse Series continues with a concert at The Coffee Pot in downtown Greenville on Thursday, Nov. 9 featuring “Zoe Speaks,” a trio from the mountains of Kentucky.

“This group can play everything from traditional ballads to contemporary tunes with their mellow mix of close harmonies accompanied by guitar, banjo, upright bass, and dulcimer,” said DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins.

“And they are powerhouse songwriters as well, having won a slew of top songwriting awards for their amazing work,” Rawlins stated.

The concert will start at 7 p.m.

The trio “Zoe Speaks” consists of Mitch Barrett, Carla Gover, and Owen Reynolds, all of whom grew up playing songs rooted in Appalachia; however, their sound draws on a variety of rhythms and styles from pop to blues to calypso. According to Rawlins, their songs are socially

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conscious and spiritual, with themes ranging from the environment to relationships, and lyrics populated by tricksters, angels, addicts, fools, mules, and heroes. “Their music can be described as mountain twang meets contemporary folk; it’s fresh, catchy, and steeped in rural sensibility,” he concluded.

DCCA’s Coffeehouse Series presents high quality artists performing in a casual social setting where food and drink are also available; Eileen and Steve Litchfield and Rodney Oda

are sponsors for these casual concerts. DCCA also receives operating support from the Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial as well as funding from the Ketrow Foundation and Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund. DCCA membership contributions also help support this show.

Tickets for the concert by “Zoe Speaks” are $10, and are available at The Coffee Pot. For more information, contact DCCA at 937-547-0908 or dcca@ centerforarts.net.

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Fall into Christmas planned in Arcanum ARCANUM – Arcanum will showcase the second annual holiday event this year called “Fall into Christmas” at Brumbaugh Fruit Farm on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Brumbaugh Fruit Farm is a family run business that has been serving the community of Arcanum and Darke County since 1968.

The event will feature craft vendors and artisans from Darke County and surrounding areas.

The farm will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland with festive Christmas lights, holiday décor, live nativity scene and petting zoo, chainsaw artist carving up unique gift ideas, festive face painting and live Christmas carols and music throughout the day.

Santa Claus will also be making an appearance to visit the kids from noon to 5 p.m.

The event will include four food trucks for the day from Darke, Miami and

Montgomery counties.

McNasty’s Express Food Bus will feature gourmet burgers including the Bacon Bacon Burger, OMG Bacon Burger and the Ribeye Cheesesteak.

Tin Roof Mobile Food, from Fletcher, will feature farm raised beef, pork, steak and chicken.

Kettle Fixins, from Greenville will be featuring their famous kettle corn and hotdogs.

Crème de la Crème Cakery, from Arcanum, will feature gourmet cupcakes, cupcake sundaes, gourmet caramel apples and deep fried desserts.

The “Fun Farm” will also be open for families to enjoy the many activities the farm offers including: Billy Bee’s Flight O’Fun, Storybook Forest, Monster Mountain, Grandpa’s Fun Acre, Human Hamster Wheel, Willy Worm Wagon Express, Winnie’s Cracked Corn Box and hayrides.

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Human Trafficking seminar is Nov. 9 GREENVILLE – The Darke County Nursing Education Council and State of the Heart Care are co-sponsoring a seminar featuring Theresa Flores on Human Trafficking.

The seminar will be held Nov. 9 at the First United Methodist Church, corner of Fourth and Sycamore Streets, Greenville.

Flores is a licensed social worker who is a survivor of domestic child sex trafficking and was sold in an underground crime ring in an upper middle class suburb outside of Detroit from the time she was 15-17-yearsold. She now works with other survivors and is the assistant investigator with Global Centurion researching the mental and physical health problems of over

Scouting for Food planned UNION CITY – The Boy Scouts of Union City, along with other area youth groups, will be doing participating in Scouting for Food on Nov. 4 and 11.

The group will distribute plastic bags on Nov. 4 and will collect the bags filled with food on Nov. 11. Please have your bags with your donation out by 9 a.m. They will collect any non-perishable items.

All items collected will be going to the Community Help Center to help with their Christmas Baskets.

200 domestic trafficking survivors.

She will review how prevalent human trafficking is in the US, describe what can happen to a victim physically and emotionally when they are trafficked, the mindset of a victim and how this relates to being a survivor.

Cost to attend the program is $20 which includes two contact hours for licensure renewal by nurses and social workers and a soup/ sandwich/cookie meal.

State of the Heart Care has been approved as a provider unit of continuing education by the Ohio Board of Nursing through the OBN Approver Unit at Upper Valley Medical Center and also is a Social Worker Approved Provider of continuing education by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Family Therapist Board.

For registration/reservations, contact Kathy O’Dell at 937-548-0013 or 937423-2013. Reservations are required. The deadline is Nov. 2.

Road Closure

DARKE COUNTY – The Ohio Department of Transportation has listed the following road closing in Darke County.

SR 705 between Lightsville-Northern and Cochran Road will be closed Oct. 30–Nov. 10. The official detour is: SR 49 to SR 119 to SR 118.

bring three can goods for the Thanksgiving Food Drive, which will be donated to the FHC Fellowship Church and Faith United Methodist Church in Arcanum.

There is a full line-up of local entertainment throughout the day including Arcanum Butler wind ensemble and choir, Greenville Wavaires, Melody Line and the Sonara String Quartet from Greenville.

They still have additional inside openings for craft vendors for the event. If you are interested, send an email to Jason Blackburn at: popscarparts@reagan. com or call 937-621-2166.

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LEGOs are coming back to Versailles-hosted contest VERSAILLES - First rule of FIRST LEGO League Robotics: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not all about the robots; Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about problem solving, learning how to write original programs, developing teamwork, and even ďŹ guring out who your

audience is and how to reach them.

Versailles FIRST LEGO League Regional Tournament is again being held at Versailles High School on Saturday, Nov. 11. The event will feature 20 teams from

11 local schools competing with newcomer, Parkway, joining the challenge.

This event is open to the public at 11 a.m. The morning is reserved for the private judging portion of the competition. During this

closed time, the teams are judged in three areas; Robot Design, Project, and Core Value (teamwork and good sportsmanship). The afternoon Robot Game makes the fourth area where teams have a chance to compete in at least three 2.5 minute matches and their highest score counts. The top teams advance on to district ďŹ nals at BGSU in early January, then on to Ohio Championship at the Nutter Center in early February with the elite

competing at the FIRST LEGO League 2018 World Festival being held in Detroit, MI in April.

Local schools taking up this challenge are HardinHouston, Marion Local, Ft Loramie, Coldwater, Russia, Christian Academy, Bodkins, Van Wert, New Bremen, Eaton, and Parkway.

Midmark Corporation, along with local businesses, is sponsoring this event.

Hosting the event are: Versailles Schools; Innovatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Robotics, a FIRST FRC team; and Powerstackers, a FIRST FTC team.

Contact tournament director, Christie Rindler if you would like to volunteer at this, or next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, event or would like to send a donation to offset the cost of a new local â&#x20AC;&#x153;SPIRITâ&#x20AC;? award that has been added to the competition. Rindler may be reached at 937-564-1532 or Versailles.ďŹ&#x201A;l.tournament.2016@gmail.com.

VERSAILLES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last Mondayâ&#x20AC;? for October will be at the Versailles Area Museum with another interesting afternoon. They will host friends of board member Jim Kelch. Cheryl & Gordon Dennlinger have been friends with the Kelchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for approximately 25 years and will be guests along with presenters Gerald Flora, Steven Garber, and Anthony Miller who will share the history of their faith and answer questions about the Old German Baptist Brethren religion.

This sect is often confused with the Amish, Old Order, and Old Baptist, even sometimes called

Dunkard because of their style of Baptism. The guests will help all understand the history of their faith from its early days in Pennsylvania to the present day local Ohio churches.

Perhaps you wonder about the dress you see or are buggies still driven by some and yet others drive cars? Do these folks all have cell phones and electricity?

Perhaps you wonder about education and where they work? You may feel free to ask all of these questions.

They will also be sharing information about a BIG upcoming event happen-

ing in our neighborhood in 2018.

On a historic note; the North Star community will be most interested in that North Star was once home to an Old Order Church.

What brought this group to Darke County and how many variations of this group still call Darke County their home?

Join them Oct. 30, 1 p.m., for a great program.

The museum will be open at 12:30 p.m. and after the program for those who wish to tour. Come early as they are anticipating a large crowd.

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UNION CITY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Union City First Friday, sponsored by the Preservation Society, will be held Nov. 3, 5-7 p.m. The First Friday is held at the Old Hotel Museum at 101 N. Columbia St. and it will feature a singing duo from the Troy area.

Growing up as the son of a musician in South Dakota, Nimai eventually moved out on his own and came to Ohio where he later married Greenville native and fellow musician Alexis. Their mutual faith, love of the outdoors, travel, and music continues to keep them close to each other and their community.

First Friday is open to the public, and hors de oeuvres are provided by the Preservation Society and a sponsoring business or individual.

Lunch & Learn helps make healthy decisions GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tis the season for overeating, regrets, and too much pie; the topic for this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lunch & Learn will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making Healthy Decisions for the Holidays.â&#x20AC;?

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Phlipot trading sweets for treats LINDA MOODY

CORRESPONDENT

VERSAILLES – Jeanne Phlipot is entering a new chapter in her life. She retired Oct. 14 after 38 years with Brown’s Sweet Shop in Versailles, where she had worked since the age of 14.

Now, she plans on helping her mother, Alice Short, at her business, Alice’s Dairy Bar on the east end of Versailles.

“Mom will be 77 on Nov. 11, and I will help and clean her machines,” Phlipot said. “She and my brother Don can’t believe I quit the Sweet Shop.”

Short started the Dairy Bar 28 years ago. One of her regulars, Ashley Brown started there also at the age of 14 and still works one day a week, in addition to now managing the Sweet Shop.

Phlipot, her mother and brother Don have always worked in food service.

Don is in Troy managing a Frisch’s.

“I worked during high school, frying rolls in the morning before I went to school,” Phlipot said. “I have always been an early riser and love to do it. John Coffield was a co-owner then with Harry Brown. I was the last worker there.”

According to Phlipot, sugared doughnuts were her favorite and on her last day, she passed them out to certain customers of Brown’s Sweet Shop.

“My last roll went to Larry Brown, now retired from the bakery and living in Versailles,” she said. “I took over Larry’s job after he left, but helped with the rolls.”

Phlipot, a 1985 graduate of Versailles High School, went full-time at the Sweet Shop after graduation.

What are her favorite memories? “All to me are

Jeanne Phlipot plans to take it easy this winter, as she just retired from Brown’s Sweet Shop with 38 years of service and plans to help her mother at Alice’s Dairy Barn when it opens next season. (Linda Moody photo)

memories; no good ones or bad ones. I’ve seen so many people pass away among the old crowd.”

She is so glad she started work early in life.

“I wanted to go to work,” Phlipot said. “Mom was divorced and I got my own class ring. I know how to save money.”

She said nobody knew what she did at the Sweet Shop unless she went on vacation, and then someone had to learn her job.

“I was there to work, not socialize,” she said.

She and her significant other, Glenn Morris, are now living in Versailles.

They met at the Dairy Bar when he worked at BMI down the street, and they now have been together eight years.

Phlipot has a son, Josh McGhee, and two grandchildren, Cassity, 13, and Lola 11.

She does cook at home every night. She has no particular specialties when working in the kitchen, but she does not bake.

What is she going to do until Alice’s Dairy Barn opens next year?

“This winter, I am taking it easy,” she replied.

“After working two jobs for many years, I’m ready for a break.”

Midmark hosts 2nd annual 4 Miles for Heart & Health CLINTON RANDALL

STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

VERSAILLES – On Saturday, the Midmark Corporation hosted its 2nd annual 4 Miles for Heart & Health. This year’s event saw an increase in registrations – with 176 taking part in this great cause.

The run, jog or walk event was started in 2016 after the sudden death of Midmark employee Bob Menke, who passed away from heart disease at just 38-years-old with no warning signs or family history of heart problems.

Midmark partnered with Feel the H.E.A.T. wellness committee and the Menke family to help raise awareness and funding to help make vascular screening for affordable so nobody has to die without being diagnosed when they have a health issue…like Bob did.

The run began at Midmark and ends at the Winery at Versailles. This year’s event welcomed new facts signs posted on Ohio 47

Bob Menke’s father Tom, along with several other family members, completed the four-mile run on Saturday. (Clinton Randall photo)

about screening and why it is important to have a screening.

All the money raised is donated to the Wayne HealthCare Foundation to offer affordable vascular screenings.

“Last year we helped 186 individuals with low cost screenings…30 percent of those had to have a followup,” said event organizer Mitch Eiting of Midmark.

Learn more about the event, including photos and more on Facebook at www. facebook.com/4milesfor heartandhealth

FM, local salon team up to deliver Christmas cheer SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

PITSBURG – Students at Franklin Monroe Schools and Yes Dear Hair and Nails, Arcanum, are teaming up again this year to collect items for the Blue Star Mothers’ Holiday Hugs 2017 project.

Co-owners Amber Profitt and Lori Henderson say their salon, (note salon name change spelling to Yes Dear) has participated in the holiday project, which sends Christmas boxes to those serving in the military, since 2012.

“We’ve all had dads, brothers, family members who have served,” said Profitt, who also has a nephew who died while serving the country in 2010. “We’re doing it for them.”

In past years, the Franklin-Monroe, Pitsburg and Arcanum communities have collected enough items to fill between 300500 boxes, Profitt said, in addition to cash donations for postage.

Profitt is hoping to send between $300-400 to assist the Blue Star Mothers group with postage this year.

The salon also is hosting a gift basket give-away, with proceeds from the $5 tickets going toward postage. Those who purchase tickets also will be able to sign Christmas cards to be included in the boxes.

“We’ve actually heard back from a few of the soldiers,” Profitt said, “thanking us for the boxes.”

National Honor Society students at FranklinMonroe are spearheading the collection effort at their school, along with some help from the Middle School Student Council.

“It’s important to give back to those who are serving our country,” said senior and NHS member Grace Fee. “It doesn’t take a lot for us to give back to the troops who are protecting us.”

The Blue Star Mothers work to ensure soldiers who may not have much family support get a box during the holidays.

“I’ve learned that we can help out these families who may not have what we do,” said Bryce Filbrun, also a senior and NHS member. Getting a Christmas box helps those serving far from home by “giving them some of the same experiences as we have” during the holidays, Filbrun said.

Plus, some of the FM teaching staff is encouraging donations through incentives.

Blake Addis, who serves on the FM seventh-grade student council said he thought it was “awesome” teachers were giving students extra credit for donating “to a good cause.”

Items that can be dropped off at FM’s high school office or at Yes Dear

Franklin Monroe National Honor Society students hold boxes of donated items for Holiday Hugs 2017.

include: * Just add water packets of hot chocolate, spiced cider and powdered drink mixes such as Propel, Crystal Light, Gatorade and Kool-Aid. * Instant hot cereals, soups, Ramen noodles; individually wrapped packages of crackers, mints, gum, candy, trail mix, nuts, sunflower seeds, microwave popcorn, granola bars, Pop Tarts, fruit snacks, Fruit Rollups, dried fruit. *Personal items (travel size only) including Gold Bond powder, hand sanitizer, lip balm, sunscreen, dental floss, toothbrushes, toothpaste, eye drops, and shower gel. * Also accepted will be Christmas stocking stuffers, including Silly Putty, Nerf/tennis balls,

Yo-Yos, playing cards, crossword puzzles, word search and Sudoku puzzles, paperback books, CDs and DVDs. The final collection date will be Monday, Nov. 6.

Items may be dropped off at Franklin Monroe Schools or at Yes Dear salon, 7824 Alternate State Route 49, Arcanum The collection is ending earlier this year, Profitt said. “They are having a hard time getting the packages to the soldiers before Christmas,” she explained.

The Blue Star Mothers Facebook page has an updated list of items requested by the troops. Check out www.facebook.com/BSMMiamiValleyChapter3/.

Soldiers serving around the globe benefit from the holiday care packages.

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Union City Police welcome new K-9 unit CLINTON RANDALL

STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

UNION CITY, Ohio – The Union City Ohio Police Department’s first fulltime K-9 officer officially went on duty last Friday.

The 18-month-old Belgian Malinois named Bruno may be a friendly dog, but knows when it is time to work, according to his handler and Chief of Police Mark Ater.

“He is a high-energy dog and is always ready to work at a moments notice,” Chief Ater told The Early Bird.

Bruno completed all the training requirements to be a certified officer in both Ohio and Indiana.

He has already seen action since taking to the streets,

and has even located drugs inside a vehicle.

The department previously had access to a parttime K-9 named Atticus, but a full-time officer was in dire need to combat the increase in drug possession and trafficking.

With addition of Bruno, there are now two fulltime K-9 units on both sides of Union City. They join at least four others in both Darke and Randolph counties.

“Bruno and I will be available to not only respond to the Union City community, but to help out any surrounding communities as well,” added Ater.

The funding to help get Bruno trained and certified to join the force came solely from donations of individuals and businesses

Union City Ohio Police Chief Ater with is K-9 partner Bruno. (Clinton Randall photo)

that want to see the officers have another tool in the war on drugs. Food and vet bills come right out of Chief Ater’s personal money.

One of the biggest personality highlights about

Bruno is that he is good around people and loves children.

Chief Ater says he wanted Bruno to focus on drug searches for now, but will be trained in the future for other tactics.

Commissioners approve corrected airport extension bid SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY – County Commissioners on Wednesday approved an addendum to the 2017 improvements bid for the county airport.

After reviewing bids, a mathematical error was found by commission in the combined bid for seeding and mulching, which had been submitted by Sunesis Construction.

According to Commissioner Mike Rhoades, the error “was a simple mistake. Nothing alarming. It

was still under” the projected costs.

The bid was corrected using unit and estimated quantities for the work to be completed. Commission approved an additional $24,308.31 to the Sunesis bid for the work, which will take place during the extension renovations to the airport runway.

The total bid for the work now stands at $1,787,746.88, which is 0.62 percent below the estimated costs and did not change the low bidder on the project.

Also Wednesday, commissioners approved

quotes for MARCS radio equipment.

The equipment quotes from two sources, Motorola Solutions and P&R Communications total $101,400.17 and includes installation of three consolettes for dispatchers at the Darke County Sheriff’s Office ($17,614.02); an antenna ($9,008.60), template, programming and alignment of the radios the county received last year from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources ($40,000), and mobile installation ($34,777.55).

Rhoades noted approving the MARCS quotes

was “the first step to proceed to get the sheriff’s department tuned in to the MARCS radio,” which is set to be up and running

by April 2018.

The equipment will now be ordered and plans made to program the ODNR radios.

“To align the radios will take a long time,” said Commissioner Matt Aultman, “with 300 to 400 of them.”

Commissioner Mike Stegall was absent from Wednesday’s meeting to attend a meeting in Columbus for county commissioners.

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Soil & Water Conservation District’s workshop series begins November 13 NORTH STAR – As the farm economy becomes tighter and the environmental pressure greater on farmers, understanding your soil fertility and nutrient needs becomes increasingly important.

The Darke Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will host the Soil Fertility & Nutrient Management Workshop Series beginning in November.

This is a four-part workshop that begins with the basics and ends with a farm plan for up to 50-acres on your farm.

Registration is $25, but space is limited. Register early to guarantee your spot in this workshop geared toward helping farmers better understand soil needs and effi-

cient nutrient use.

The Darke SWCD along with its partners at Shelby SWCD, OSU Extension, Otte Ag LLC, and Wright State-Lake Campus are excited to announce another round of this workshop series.

Your $25 registration includes meals, reference materials, and two soil samples. Thanks to their partners and other funding sources, they are able to offer this at an affordable rate.

The workshop series will be held at the North Star Community Center and includes a tour of Brookside Lab in New Bremen. Here are the important dates to remember: Nov. 13, Dec. 4, Jan. 9 and Jan. 22.

All meetings, except for

the lab tour, will be held from 6-9 p.m. The lab tour on Jan. 9 will begin at 10 a.m.

If you are a Certified Livestock Manager (CLM) or a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA), participation in this workshop will earn you credits toward keeping your certification(s) current.

Each session will have a sign-in sheet to verify attendance and proper disbursement of credit hours.

Registrations will be accepted until the class is full; space is limited to 30 people. Registration isn’t complete until you have paid the $25 registration fee. For more information, visit www. darkeswcd.com or call 937-548-1715, extension

Edison State supports Holiday Horse Parade GREENVILLE – Main Street Greenville recognizes Edison State Community College as one of the Platinum Sponsors for the upcoming 14th annual Hometown Holiday Horse Parade on Saturday, Nov. 18.

“This is Edison State Community College’s second year of sponsoring the parade and we are proud to partner with them,” said Crysta Hutchinson, executive director of Main Street Greenville. “They are working to train and educate local leaders and Main Street Greenville is working to provide quality of life and build community. It’s a natural partnership and one we are grateful for. ” The 2017 Hometown Holiday Horse Parade will feature entertainment leading up to the grand parade, which will begin at 7 p.m. The lighted event includes 90+ horse entries and brings an estimated 8,000+ spectators into the downtown area.

“Edison State Community College is a proud supporter of Main Street Greenville and the 2017 Hometown Holiday Horse Parade,” said Chad Beanblossom, executive dean of the Darke County Campus. “We are thrilled to be a part of such an exciting community event, and look forward to participating for the second year in

SWCD and mail or drop off at 1117 Southtowne

Court, Greenville, Ohio 45331.

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.

Chad Beanblossom, executive dean of the Darke County Campus, presents a donation to Crysta Hutchinson, executive director of Main Street Greenville.

a row.”

Now in its fifth decade of service, Edison State Community College is committed to providing higher education and advanced training opportunities for the people of the greater Miami Valley. Edison is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is recognized with the highest order attainable by the Ohio Board of Regents. With campuses in Piqua and Greenville, Edison State provides a Personal Experience and Rewarding Education. Visit us online at www.edisonohio.edu.

Main Street Greenville also thanks the many other local businesses who help to sponsor this annual event, a full list of sponsors can be found on their website. This year’s Platinum Parade Sponsors are

IDP hosts BPW’s November meeting GREENVILLE – The Greenville Business & Professional Women’s (BPW) Club is planning its Nov. 9 meeting hosted by the Individual Development Program (IDP) committee with Jane Carroll, chair and members Michelle Hook and Lindsey Gehret.

The Individual Development Program was developed in the 1960’s to further enhance leadership and communication skills for working women. It has evolved over the years to meet the changing needs of women but the core of the program remains with communications and public speaking focus.

BPW President Brenda Miller will share with members and guests ways to use writing journals to help organize, focus, relax and grow in our personal lives and in the workplace and one of the easiest ways to begin using writing to improve your daily outlook.

Tickets for the club’s Super Raffle will also be available at the meeting for a chance to win one of four prizes: Frederic Duclos sterling silver and pearl necklace and matching bracelet donated by Wieland Jewelers, two $100 Collette vaca-

3. Make your $25 registration payable to Darke

tion packages donated by Sue Christian’s Good Times Fun Times, five-speed diamond white blender with 60 oz pitcher from KitchenAid, and two tickets for the 2018 Ultimate Taste from the Winery at Versailles.

Raffle tickets are available at Merle Norman (309 S Broadway, Greenville Monday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.) or by contacting Debbie Niekamp at 419-305-2178 or any BPW member. The drawing will be held at the club’s meeting on Dec. 14. The winner does not need to be present to win. Tickets are $2 each or 6 for $10.

The club meets at the Brick Room at the Brethren Retirement Community located at 750 Chestnut, Greenville, Ohio. The dinner meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.

The Greenville BPW Club would like to invite women interested in learning more about the club to the meeting. Call Marilyn Emmons at 937-548-5824 or demmons@embarqmail. com by noon on Monday, Nov. 5 to make a reservation to attend this meeting.

The cost is $12 per person.

Edison State Community College, Greenville Federal & Wayne Healthcare.

Please visit www.MainStreetGreenville.org or follow them on social media for more information about the organization and the upcoming 14th Annual Hometown Holiday Horse Parade. If you have any questions, you can contact them at 937548-4998 or info@mainstreetgreenville.org.

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.

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MINI FARM FOR SALE

3 bedroom, 3 full baths, super insulated custom home. Full 9’ basement.

7 Acres m/l with appr. 50’x100’ pole barn. Arcanum School District

Call 937-623-6560 MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE! Older 2-ST with lots of storage & closet space!

Natural woodwork thru-out! 3 BR, 2 BA. Wood burning fireplace in KIT – newer counter tops, back splash, cabinets, range & microwave. Numerous other updates!

MLS 748692 #4552 FM SCHOOL DISTRICT! 2-ST brick home w/4 BR. LRM has fireplace. Builtin china cabinet in DRM. FRM. 22x34 barn for workshop, garage + storage loft.

MLS 420278 #4544 A LOT OF HOUSE FOR THE MONEY! 2-ST home in Ithaca. 5 BRs! LRM, FRM & DRM. 1-car attached garage. Needs some repairs. MLS 736153 #4541

IN ANSONIA this 2 bedroom home at 332 E. Cross Street has new flooring in kitchen and hall; new roof; 1 car garage. Now offered at $55,000.

9+ ACRES with this 2-story home at 7201 St. Rt. 118! Over 1600 sq. ft. of living area PLUS Florida Room! 94x32 barn; 12x25 garage. $169,900.

IN SOUTH END OF GREENVILLE this 2-story home at 617 Fair Street has 1 car detached garage. Low 40s.

NEED 4 BEDROOMS? This 2-story home at 707 Martin has them! 2 baths; new carpet; 2 car detached garage plus 20x18 storage building! New vinyl siding; covered front porch. Mid 60s.

827 DOROTHY LANE has a 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch with fireplace and cathedral ceiling in Family Room; eat-in kitchen; 24x28 deck wired for hot tub and sound system!

CORNER LOT! $149,900.

JUST EAST OF GREENVILLE this 3 bedroom home at 5882 Culbertson Road has newer furnace; 50x12 carport PLUS 50x30 barn with metal roof and metal siding! Now offered at $99,900.

CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN this 2-story home has over 2700 sq. ft. of living area!

Maintenance-free exterior; 2 car detached garage. Mid 70s.

25 ACRES M/L at 9172 Oakes Road includes a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with lots of updates!

20x28 garage; 60x90 barn; a 2 story log cabin; a fishing pond and MORE! $465,000.

JUST WEST OF GREENVILLE this 2-story home at 3371 St. Rt. 571 has hardwood floors; fireplace; 1 walk-out basement garage; 28x40 barn and 24x32 barn. 4.7 acres M/L bordering Greenville Creek! Now offered at $149,900!

BLUE SPRUCE REALTY 547-9770

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH 1:00-2:30 P.M. 401 W. South St., Arcanum No tricks-just treats in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, move in ready home with almost 2,000 sq ft. Immediate occupancy means you move right in and hang your stockings and put up your tree. You are going to FALL in love with this home. Come and see for yourself. Don’t forget to turn back your clock.

First Choice Realty

The Right Choice 1400 Wagner Ave. Greenville, OH 45331

548-5464

www.cbfirstchoice.com

NEW LISTING! 210 E Cottage Ave., Dayton Beautiful well-kept Old Style home in West Carrollton for sale. 4 bedrooms, living room, dining room, and large kitchen. Beautiful old wood floors and trim throughout the home. Lots of updates have been completed.

CHECK OUT THESE HOMES! 151 Terrace Creek, Greenville Beautiful ranch home with heated driveway, central vac system, video security, irrigation system & Florida room.

2482 US RT 127, Arcanum 3 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home. 3 car detached garage.

2579 Albright Rd., Arcanum The perfect home, numerous outbuildings, in ground pool, lots of natural woodwork and wood floors.

First Choice Realty

The Right Choice 1400 Wagner Ave. Greenville, OH 45331

548-5464

www.cbfirstchoice.com

AUGUST 14TH OPEN HOUSE 1-2:30PM SUNDAY OCTOBER 29TH 1 TO 2:30 306 N BROADWAY, GREENVILLE Charming 3 Bedroom 1.5 bath one and a half story home with 3 car garage. Stop in to see this property.

NEW TO THE MARKET! 208 SYCAMORE STREET, GREENVILLE 4 BR 2 Bath 2 story home located in DE district. Fall in love with the details of this grand old home from the open staircase to the open front porch. Call to schedule your showing.

306 N BROADWAY, GREENVILLE 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath home with loads of charm. Enjoy the large LR with FP. Or have a break and set on the porch. 3 car garage will be sure to please. Stop in Sun. Oct. 29 th 1 to 2:30 1315 N CHIPPEWA DR. GREENVILLE Office building zoned GB with over 1700 sq ft.

1 car attached garage. Call for more details.

1303 Chippewa Dr. Greenville

937-547-3077

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

Jim Shuttleworth Evelyn Shuttleworth Joe Shuttleworth Greg Shuttleworth Richard Edwards

www.bluesprucerealtyinc.com

937-548-1075 GREENVILLE 6636 5K Ave. $647,000.

5 Bed, 3 full bath, 1 half bath, 3 car garage, 1.4 acres, in ground pool, custom built home, additional 18 acres to the back of property could be purchased as well.

(747842) 701 N. Broadway NEW LISTING $97,700.

3 Bed, 2 bath, 2 car det. Garage, located in city park, fenced in yard, original wood work.

(750311) 8053 Arcanum Bearsmill Rd. NEW LISTING $79,500.

3 Bed, 2 bath, 1 car att. Garage, fenced in yard, family room.

(750268) 2427 St. Rt. 571 $78,500.

3 Bed, 1.5 bath, 2 car att. Garage, family room, large lot.

(719239) 235 Morrow St. NEW PRICE $23,500.

2 Bed, 1 bath, 1 car garage close to downtown, fix up as you like or investment property.

(742273) OUT OF GREENVILLE 216 Ansonia Hunchbarger Rd. Union City NEW PRICE $119,900.

4 Bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage, 40x70 shop building and 30x40 storage, 1.5 acres.

(742318) 528 W. Franklin St. Troy $75,500.

3 Bed, 1.5 bath, fenced in yard, built-ins, newly insulated. (740107)

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Wagner is banking grad school graduate GREENVILLE – Brian Wagner, vice president of Second National Bank, Greenville, was awarded a diploma on Aug. 11, at commencement exercises during the 73nd annual session of the prestigious Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

The School, sponsored by state bankers associations from across the central United States, as well as the University of

Wisconsin-Madison, was established in 1945 to provide bankers with an opportunity for advanced study and research in banking, economics and leadership.

Instruction at the Graduate School of Banking takes place during two-week resident sessions for three consecutive summers, along with comprehensive study between summer resident sessions. The curriculum focuses on the management

Brian Wagner

of strategic issues faced by banking executives and financial services industry professionals.

The Graduate School of Banking enrolls approxi-

mately 600 US and international professionals each year. More than 85 esteemed academicians, economists, government officials, and industry professionals comprise the School’s faculty.

Micah Bartlett, president and CEO, Town & Country Bank, Springfield, Ill., was the featured speaker at commencement; Bartlett, is a 2000 alumnus of the Graduate School of Banking.

Union City Lions hear tourism report on Randolph County UNION CITY – The Union City Lions met Sept. 26, at the Union City Community Room. Twentythree Lions and two guests enjoyed the beef stew meal and the program presented by Scottie Harvey, Randolph County Convention and Tourism Bureau Director.

Harvey updated the club on some events that are coming up in the next year. Both Randolph

County, and the Park in Winchester. city of Winchester, Harvey also talkwill be celebrat- ed about the Raning their 200th birth- dolph County Events day in 2018. They have events planned every month, but there at least three big events.

On Jan. 6, there will be a Gala at the Community Center in Winchester.

May 19 brings an Ice Cream Social and Birthday Party. Finally, on Aug. 18 and 19, there will be activities at Goodrich

LARGE PUBLIC AUCTION

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

SATURDAY, NOV. 11, 2017 9:00AM

MON., OCTOBER 30, 2017 6:00 PM

5317 SEBRING-WARNER RD., GREENVILLE, OHIO KIRBY LYONS AUCTIONEERS BLDG. #2 **JUST OFF S.R. 127 (WHITE BLDG.) MCCLAIN’S INDUSTRIAL PARK** (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS) DOORS OPEN AT 8:00AM

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.

2014 LINCOLN MKS 4 DOOR SEDAN, 1-OWNER, ONLY 19,365 MILES, FULL POWER EQUIPMENT, SILVER EXTERIOR WITH BLACK LEATHER (DON’T MISS THIS LOW MILEAGE VEHICLE! – ANTIQUE & MODERN FURNITURE – APPLIANCES – ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES – 2008 FASHION CF-250-T MOTOR SCOOTER – CRAFTSMAN 9 HP SNOWBLOWER – LIKE NEW 2-TON HYD. ENGINE CRANE – LARGE AMOUNT OF NEW ROLLS & BOLTS OF MATERIAL & MUCH MORE!

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

ROSEMARY WETZEL ESTATE

ELIZABETH WETZEL –EXECUTOR GARY BROWN, ATTORNEY. CASE #: 2017-1-127 LOYD M. MORRIS BY: DEBORAH K. NEWKIRK & MICHAEL J. MORRIS ~ P.O.A.’S

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.

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Watch next week’s Early Bird for a complete listing.

Visit us online @ www.auctionzip.com and enter USER I.D. #8673 for photos and information.

REMEMBER: +++Never, Ever a Buyer’s (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions…What You Bid Is What You Pay! We work for our sellers, Office: 937.316.8400 we appreciate our buyers, and we love Cell: 937.459.7686 our profession! Kirby & Staff Michel Werner Auctioneer

Office: 937.316.8400 Cell: 937.459.7686

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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

(Personal property & Real Estate selling at this address) 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; and many more items not listed. Visit our website for complete listing.

Real Estate selling at 6:00 PM Prime Real Estate includes 2 properties totaling just under 4.5 acres located on North Star Ft. Loramie road directly across from Eldora Speedway. Selling onsite and in 2 tracts by multi-parcel auction method. Each tract includes a well maintained family home and/or the potential for business or campsite rental income in a seasonal high traffic area!

Tract 1: 4473 North Star-Ft. Loramie Road New Weston, OH 45348 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.

Tract 2: 4431 North Star-Ft. Loramie Road New Weston, OH 45348 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

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Calendar for 2018.

She is looking for old pictures from around Randolph County.

SATURDAY, NOV 4, 2017 10:00 AM

4937 Byreley Rd Bradford, OH 45308 ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES-HOUSEHOLD LAWN AND SHOP EQUIPMENT Antiques and Collectibles Very nice oak dish cupboard; jelly cupboard; oak tea cart; double drop leaf dining table; porcelain top table; wooden wagon seat; doll cradle; 2 high chairs; Domestic treadle sewing machine; Dazey 4 qt butter churn; Dairy Maid milk bottle; glass chicken waterer; Dietz lantern; tobacco sizing rack; wooden wheel barrow; Enterprise sausage stuffer; milk strainer; milk pail; collection of Hess Fuel trucks dating to mid 60’s; single trees; 2 reel push mowers; cellar heater; Victrola hand crank record player w/albums and record catalogs dated 1928.

Household Round oak dining table w/4 chairs; dining table w/4 chairs; corner cupboard; very nice floral sofa; wing back chair; rocker recliners; wicker chair; 6 wooden spindle back chairs; 4 upholstered dining chairs; roll top desk; dresser; curio cabinets; end tables; lamps; wooden wagon; wooden sled; kitchen utensils; pots, pans, dishes; Christmas items.

Lawn and Shop Equipment Toro Z Master 62” zero turn lawn mower with 29 hp Kawasaki engine; 2000 Gravely 160 lawn tractor w/ 2 stage snow blower; Toro 2 cycle push mower; Billy Goat lawn vac; Troy Bilt chipper/shredder; 3.5 hp lawn edger; Troy Bilt front tine tiller; Aqua Stripper pressure washer; Cub Cadet dump lawn cart; push lawn cart; 2 trailer mounted lawn sprayers; rotary mower for Farmall Cub; Radio Flyer wagon; Craftsman roller tool box with stacker box; hand tools; rakes, shovels, hoes; 2 aluminum light poles.

Auctioneer’s note: The Bernhard’s are downsizing and offering clean, quality furniture and antiques in preparation to move. Do not overlook this auction, items to be added until sale day.

OWNERS FRED AND JOICE BERNHARD GLENNA BATTEN

Terms: Cash or good check w/proper ID. Discover, MC, Visa accepted w/3%fee. www.auctionzip.com user 11883.

Lunch by Heavy Smokers BBQ. Never a buyer’s premium.

LARRY MARTINO REALTOR-AUCTIONEER

Real Estate & Auction Calendar Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

NOTE: 3 ESTATE AUCTIONS IN 3 WEEKS!!

Joyce A. (John) McEldowney Estate Auction

NOV 4, 8:45 am 11527 Reed Rd, Versailles, Oh 45380 Wood Hartzell Airplane Propeller; Antiques, Tools, Wrenches, Sockets, Power (Tools, Selling 3-4 hrs) ,Modern & Antique Furniture, Kit Stove, Huge lot of Cast Iron pcs; Sewing Supplies & Material, Glassware, Apple Cider Press; Drill presses & shop tools; Wisconsin engine Case # 2017-1-231 Gary Davidson Executor, Tom Guillozet Attorney

********************** Douglas D. Thornhill Estate Auction

NOV 4, 8:45 am 11527 Reed Rd, Versailles, Oh 45380 Antiques, Primitives, Tools, Wrenches, Sockets, Pwer Selling 3-4 hrs), Modern & Antique Furniture, Kit Stove, Huge lot of Cast Iron pcs, Silver & other Coins, Proof Sets etc, brass pcs, Old Delco pcs, metal buckets, signs etc; Mr. Thornhill collected for Years!!

Case # 2015-1-380 Margaret B. Hayes Attorney

********************** Joyce A. (John) McEldowney Estate And The Douglas D. Thornill Estate

Firearm- Fishing- Ammo- Auction NOV 11, 8:45 am 11527 Reed Rd, Versailles, Oh 45380 Firearms: Pistols; Revolvers; Rifles; Shotguns; Muzzleloaders, M1’S, (some unfired & like new in the box), Ammo; &elated items Fishing: Huge collection of poles, reels of all kinds; tackle, Shell casting, tackle boxes, coolers, Minnow buckets; ect.

********************** Douglas D. Thornill Estate Toy Auction

NOV 18, 8:45 am 11527 Reed Rd, Versailles, Oh 45380 SELLING APP. 8 LARGE SKIDS FULL OF THE FOLLOWING (Trains-Farm & other Toys (many NIB) & Christmas) decor Lionel –American Flyer-Marx & Others: O, Super O, H, S Ertl- Mattel- John DeereMassy Harris & others names, Barbie, Many Items from Portland Ind. Tri-State Engine Shows

********************** Joyce & (John) McEldowney Estate Real Estate AUCTION

Dec 9th 10am 248 Euclid St. Versailles, OH 45380 3 or 4 BEDRM, 2 BATH, 2 STORY HOME W/2+ CAR FINISHED DETACHED GARAGE W/HEAT, WATCH FOR OPEN HOUSES DATES OR EMAIL FOR A PRIVATE SHOWING.

********************** A Family Business Since 1951 “We sell the Ground & Everything Around”!

Complete listing, terms & pictures @ auctionzip.com #3859 larry@larrymartino.com text 937-564-3325

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FOR SALE

Nov. 1st Little Bit of Heaven Stables will have a paint gelding gaited horse for sale. Originally owned by Lonnie D. Smith last known address 1199 E. Russ Road, Greenville, OH. Horse and tack will be sold due to lack of boarding payment.

Call or text 937-423-0185.

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

CIVIL SERVICE EXAM FOR PATROL OFFICER

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

LARGE QUALITY AUCTION

Veterans Day Skate planned WINCHESTER, Ind. – A Veterans Day Skate will be held Nov. 11, 7-10 p.m., at StarLite Skating Center, 143 N. Cash Drive, Winchester. The fifth annual skate will support the Journey Home.

The Journey

Home assists homeless veterans. The StarLite Skating Center will donate $500 plus all donations to the Journey Home. Admission is $6 and a $2 skate rental. There is no charge for veterans.

Any donations are appreciated.

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DARKE COUNTY, OHIO Judge Jonathan P. Hein

JP Morgan Chase Bank, Plaintiff vs.

Margaret L. Rhoades, et al.

Defendants Case No. 17CV00456 John Doe(s), Name(s) Unknown, the Unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Robert E. Rhoades and their unknown spouses and creditors; the unknown executor, administrator, or personal representative of the Estate of Robert E. Rhoades; and, the unknown spouse of Robert E. Rhoades, whose last known address is unknown, will take notice that on September 27, 2017, JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association filed its Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas, Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 17CV00456. The object of, and demand for relief in, the Complaint is to foreclose the lien of Plaintiff’s mortgage recorded upon the real estate described below and in which Plaintiff alleges that the foregoing defendant has or claims to have an interest: Parcel number(s): F27-2-212-35-04-05-12900 Property address: 201 East 3rd Street, Greenville, OH 45331 The defendant named above is required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last publication of this legal notice. This legal notice will be published once a week for three successive weeks.

Melissa N. Hamble fka Melissa N. Meinhart Manley Deas Kochalski LLC P.O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 614-220-5611 mnm@manleydeas.com 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 3T

SOHC directors earn certification

GREENVILLE – State of the Heart Care is proud to announce two directors have earned certification in hospice and palliative care. Director of Patient and Family Services Mindy Jo Stebbins and Executive Director Angelia Sipe are now Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Administrators after passing a strenuous, difficult exam provided by the Hospice and Palliative Care Cre-

dential Center.

This certification validates Stebbins and Sipe’s expertise in the area of hospice and palliative care, while also indicating a mastery of a defined body of knowledge in the subject. Stebbins and Sipe will be certified for the next four years, and have earned the CHPCA credentials to their names.

Their directors’ dedication to certification in this area is a testament

of how important knowledge is in hospice and palliative care. With this certification, the directors will be able to make the best decisions for the agency, which will directly

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ON THURSDAY.

FARM LAND FOR SALE ACCEPTING BIDS

91.49 m/l Acres

PRIVATE SALE OF REAL ESTATE BY SEALED BID

Washington Twp. Darke County Parcel # S71-0-112-08-00-00-40101

WILLIAM H. CLARK, DELORES A. CLARK, DEBBIE CREMEANS and PAULINE L. GEISMAN William H. Clark, Delores A. Clark, Debbie Cremeans and Pauline L. Geisman, will take sealed bid on the real estate located St. Rt. 118, Greenville, Ohio identified as follows: TRACT 1: 27.348 acres more or less of real property (bare ground-no improvements), Township of Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, Parcel ID No. F24-0-212-22-00-00-215-01 (27.348 acres); TRACT 2: 29 acres more or less of real property (bare ground-no improvements), Township of Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, Parcel ID No. F24-0-212-2200-00-201-00 (29 acres) and TRACT 3: 23.903 acres more or less of real property (bare ground-no improvements), Township of Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, Parcel ID No. F24-0-212-22-00-00-201-02 (23.903 acres). The three (3) subject tracts will be sold together as one purchase and sold “as is”. The sealed bids will be accepted at the Law Office of Garbig & Schmidt, LLC, 2840 Alt. St. Rt. 49 N., Suite A, Arcanum, Ohio, until Tuesday, November 15, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. Ohio time. Bidder must clearly set forth his/her bid in a total dollar amount. The sealed bids will be opened at the office of Garbig & Schmidt, LLC on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. Ohio time. All interested bidders who have submitted sealed bids may be present at the opening of the bids and may raise their bids. Sellers reserve the right to accept or reject any and all bids. The successful bidder shall enter into a contract for the purchase of said real estate. The successful bidder shall pay $25,000.00 earnest money deposit on date of sale. The balance of said purchase price shall be due and payable upon delivery of an Ohio Warranty Deed within thirty (30) days after sale date or as soon thereafter as the Sellers determine. Sellers pays real estate taxes due in January 2018 (payable February 2018), Purchaser shall pay all real estate taxes due thereafter, including CAUV recoupment, if any. Possession shall be given at closing. Any statements made on day of sale shall take precedence over any statements made in this advertisement. A bid packet including a map of the three (3) tracts of real property and bid form will be available at the office of Garbig & Schmidt, LLC, Attorneys at Law at 2840 Alt. St. Rt. 49N, Suite A, Arcanum, Ohio 45304 or call (937) 692-5278.

enhance the comfort and care of all patients at State of the Heart Care.

If you or someone you know are considering hospice, please call our referral line at 877602-1491.

Remember, the Deadline for Classified Ads is

Sealed Bid Deadline November 10, 2017

Seller reserves the right to refuse any and all bids.

Request Information Packet and Submit bids to: Travis L. Fliehman, Attorney 8314 State Route 121 North Greenville, OH 45331 937-548-6888 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 3T

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2017

9:00AM

KIRBY LYONS AUCTION FACILITY

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

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) AUTOMOBILE 2007 Buick Lucerne CXL 4 Dr. Sedan, 1-Owner, only 33,234 Miles, 3800-V6, Auto, Full Power Equipment, Chrome Wheels, P.W., P. Locks, Tilt, Cruise, AM/FM CD, P. Seat, Dark Blue, Grey Leather Interior, Super Sharp, Don’t Miss This One!!!!

ANTIQUE FURNITURE 6 Ft. Oak 2 Pc. Drop Front Secretary w/Leaded Glass & 3 Drawers; Oak High Boy 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers w/Mirror; Oak & Mahogany 2 Pc. Glass Top Kitchen Cupboard w/4 Drawers; Cherry & Mahogany Dresser w/Mirror & Marble Tops; 7 Ft. Standing Mirrored Hall Tree w/Marble Ledge; 6 Ft. Lighted Glass Door Display Cabinet w/Glass Shelves; 5 Ft. Oak Drop Front Secretary w/4 Drawers (Nice); Oak 3 Drawer Dresser; Victorian Octagon Dining Table w/White Marble Top & (4) Chairs; Walnut 3 Dr. Dresser w/White Marble Top; Oak 3 Drawer Wash Stand w/Marble Top; Sm. Oak 5 Drawer Cabinet; Victorian Standing Piano Roll Cabinet w/Mirror; 3 Drawer Walnut Dresser w/Marble Top; Light Oak 4-Shelf Mission Style Bookshelf; Cherry Finish Sofa Table w/Twisted Legs; (3) very Ornate Pedestal Plant Stands; Oak Spindle Back Park Bench; Early Oak Rush Bottom & Back Rocker; Early Oak Solid Plank Btm. Rocker; Early Light Oak Child’s C-Roll Top Desk & Chair; Trendle Sewing Machine Cabinet Coffee Table; Victorian Glass Top Lamp Table; Early Oak “Anker” Trendle Sewing Machine in Cabinet w/Rare Ram Head Handles on Drawers; Early Cherry Upholstered 2-Seater Bench (very ornate); 4 Ft. Oak Dbl. Drop Dining Table; Victorian Upholstered Folding Chair (very unique); Lane Waterfall Cedar Chest w/Till; Ball & Claw Piano Stool w/High Back; Light Oak 2 Drawer Chest of Drawers; Early Victorian 3 Pc. Settee Set w/Porcelain Casters; Pedestal Type Round Marble Top Lamp Table; Cherry Finish Wood Lamp Table; Early Wood Corner Shelf; ornate Standing Lamp; Oak Dbl. Drop Harvest Table w/Gate Legs; (2) Early Oak Marble Top Smoking Cabinets w/Porcelain Liners; Cast Iron Foot Stool; Early Child’s School Desk & Chair w/Ink Well; 4 Ft. Oak Table w/Drawer; Early Wood Blanket Chest; Early Victorian High Back Bed & Frame.

MODERN FURNITURE 3-Cushion Sofa (Olive Green), very nice w/matching Rocker/Recliner; Maroon Wing Back Chair; Upholstered Side Chair (Tan & Green) Paisley (Like New); Glass Front Flat Screen TV Stand; 32” Samsung Flat Screen TV; 31” Sony Flat Screen TV; Wire Round Ice Cream Table & (4) Chairs; Round Glass Top Patio Table & (4) Chairs; Metal Rolling Patio Serving Cart; Serta “Motion Perfect” Power Adjustable Queen Bed (Nice); (2) Single Beds w/Pillow Top Mattresses & Brass Like Head Boards; Jenny Lind Single Bed & Mattress; Pineapple Top Poster Queen Bed & Rails; (2) 6 Ft. Dbl. Door Storage Wood Cabinets.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Early “Mills” 5 Cent Hand Pull Cast Iron Slot Machine (Nice); Early Singer Salesman Sample Sewing Machine; ornate Parlor Lamp w/Slag Glass Shade & Cast Base; Herman Miller Westminster Chime Wall Clock; (3) Gone With The Wind Style Parlor Lamps, H. Painted Shades; #2 Cast Iron Wall Mailbox; (2) #8 White Crocks; #3 White Crock; sev. Crock Jugs & Crocks (various sizes); Lg. Arrowhead; (3) Straight Razors; Seth Thomas Banjo Clock w/Eagle & Ships; Early Square “Lowe Brothers Paints” Lighted Clock; Morrison Bros. Advertising Thermometer (Greenville, Ohio); Concrete Lawn Jockey; (2) Coke Wood Crates, (1) Red, (1) Yellow; very Lg. 4Ft. Wood Stomper; Tin & Cast Match Holders; Wood Coffee Grinder; Wood Sugar Bucket; Crock Hot Water Btl.; Cast Corn Muffin Mold; Wood Butter Mold; (2) Rug Beaters; Cast Iron Scales w/Porcelain Tops; Early Eye Glasses; Lg. Brass Lady Statue; Galv. Sprinkling Can; Lg. Early Wood 3-Leg Chopping Block (Dated 1924); (2) 1000 Lb. Platform Scales, (1) Fairbanks; Early Tiffin Wood Hand Crank Corn Sheller; Early Leather Tolling Makers Stool w/Wood Clamp (Spille); Early Industrial Metal Hospital Cart; Early Bentwood #2 All Wood Butter Churn, (4) Gal. (M. Brown & Co., Wapakoneta, Ohio); Wood Carpenters Tool Box; Primitive Wood Cabinet; (2) Wood Medicine Cabinets; Wood Doll Baby Bed; Porcelain Wash Sink on Stand; Early New York Dress Makers Form w/Cast Iron Stand; Cast Iron (5) Pc. Patio Set; (2) Cast Iron Lg. Kettles, (1) w/Handle & Spider; Metal Dbl. Wash Tubs (no stand); (2) Cast Iron Pitcher Pumps; Buck Saw; Wood Snow Sled; Galv. Hand Crank Dough Mixer; 10 Gal. Milk Can; Wood Adv. Crates; sev. Wood Single Trees & Hames; Copper Wash Boiler w/ Lid; misc. Graniteware Pans; Lg. Wood Slaw Cutter; Cast Iron Dinner Bell & Hanger; Cow Kickers; (9) Tobacco Spears; Corning Ash Tray; several Traps; Early Child’s Slate Board; Sleigh Bells; (3) Hay Hooks; Ball & Claw Piano Stool; Lg. Wood Block Plane; (2) Brass Hanging Scales; Wood Pulley; Wood Shoe Shine Kit; Glass Insulators; Gray Granite Strainer; sev. Oil Lamps; Iron Skillets including: #3 Griswold, #6 Griswold, #8 Chicken Fryer w/Lid & more; several Longaberger Baskets; Early Hanging Chandelier w/Prisms; sev. Sadd Irons & Trivets; sev. Sm. Sadd Irons; sev. Early Jewelry Boxes; sev. Early Ladies Hats & Stands; lots of Early Pictures & Frames; sev. Wood & Glass Wash Boards; Oak Medicine Cabinet w/Mirror & Key; Roger Bros. Silverware in Wood Case; Silve Ink Well & Pen Holder; (2) Wicker Sewing Baskets; Roark’s Fur Coat; Early Beaded Purses; sev. Porcelain Dolls, Baby Clothes; Maytag H. Hold Oil Can; Porcelain Black Doll; Cast Iron Wall Bell; Hand Held School Bell; very Early Greenville Phone Book; Porcelain Bed Pan; Wicker Picnic Baskets; sev. Marbles & Shooters; Lg. Early Bible; Metal Tonka Dump Truck & Crane; Stack of Slate Roofing Panels.

GLASSWARE 12 Pl. H&R Bavaria China w/Serv. Pcs.; Set of Church Hill England China; 12 Pl. Royal Embassy China (Dallas) Pattern; sev. Sets of Crystal Candle Holders; Glass Ink Well; (2) Glass Seller Jars; Green Canning Jars w/Lids; sev. New Longaberger Bowls & Pitchers; sev. Carnival Glass Pcs.; Glass Salter’s; sev. Bowls & Pitchers; Darke County Collector Plates; Floral Deep Bowls, Cups & Saucers; Weller Pottery Planter; Fenton Vases; Ruby Red Hobnail Pitcher & Glasses; Crystal & Press Glass Items; Stemware; R.S. Prussia Serv. Tray, Hair Receiver, Soap Tray, Sm. Vase; Limoges France Platter, Hair Receiver, Dish, Heart Box; (2) Glass Jumbo Peanut Butter Jars; Glass Decanters; Glass Cake Pedestals.

HOUSEHOLD & MISC. Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer & Acc. (White); Sm. Elec. Kitchen Appliances; Kitchen Utensils; SS Pots, Pans, Roaster; Corning Baking Dishes; Pie Pans; Hoover Sweeper; (3) Binoculars; Puzzles & Board Games; Christmas & Holiday Decorations; Movies & Tapes; Snowmobile Boots; Wood Wishing Well; Bird Feeders; Bird Bath; Lawn Ornaments; Ext. Cords; Craftsman Leaf Blower; Pump Sprayer; Mole Trap; (2) Tarps; Coolers; Fans; Radios; “Bose” Radio CD Player; Silver Tea Set & Trays; Hand & Bath Towels; Blankets; Bedding; Table Covers; Luggage; Bath Chair; Walker; sev. Canes; Ice Cream Makers; sm. Weber Gas Grill; Card Table & (4) Chairs; 6 Ft. Alum. Step Ladder.

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Prepare now for winter driving DAYTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; With temperatures forecasted to fall into the 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s this weekend, winter canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be too far away. AAA wants to remind motorists that now is an ideal time for a seasonal checkup of key vehicle systems to ensure worry-free driving once cold weather

and winter driving conditions approach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;AAA recommends motorists use a simple checklist to determine their vehicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fall and winter maintenance needs,â&#x20AC;? says AAA Public Affairs Manager Cindy Antrican. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many of the items on the list can be

inspected by a car owner in less than an hour, but others should be performed by a certiďŹ ed technician.â&#x20AC;?

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The non-proďŹ t Car Care Council suggests following three easy steps to help keep your vehicle running safely, dependably and efďŹ ciently. * Schedule a vehicle inspection with your favorite professional service technician or do it yourself to make sure your vehicle is

road ready for the winter months ahead. * Order a free copy of 80-page Car Care Guide at www.carcare.org/carcare-guide. The guide is perfect for the glove box and is a valuable reference for every car owner. * Sign up for the free custom service schedule at www.carcare.org/ custom-service-schedule.

With email reminders, the schedule will help you remember to keep car care on track.

The Car Care Council is the source of information for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Be Car Care Awareâ&#x20AC;? consumer education campaign promoting the beneďŹ ts of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers. For the latest car care news, visit the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s online media room at http://media.carcare.org. To order a free copy of the popular Car Care Guide, visit the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consumer education website at www.carcare.org.

by a professional to ensure it is strong enough to face cold weather. AAA members can request a visit from a AAA Mobile Battery Service technician who will test their battery and replace it on-site, if necessary. AAA Approved Auto Repair shops can also test and replace weak batteries. * Have any engine drivability problems corrected at a good repair shop.

Symptoms like hard starts, rough idling, stalling or diminished power could signal a problem that would be exacerbated by cold weather. * Replace worn windshield-wiper blades. Purchase one-piece beam-type or rubber-clad â&#x20AC;&#x153;winterâ&#x20AC;? blades to ďŹ ght snow and ice build-up. Use cold-weather windshield washer solvent and carry an ice-scraper. * Inspect all lights and bulbs and replace burned out bulbs. Clean road grime or clouding from all lenses. * Have your mechanic check the exhaust system for leaks and look for any holes in the trunk and ďŹ&#x201A;oorboards. * Examine tires for tread depth, uneven wearing and cupping. Check tire pressures once a month when tires are cold, before driv-

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In addition, millennials and those who own older vehicles are more likely to delay routine maintenance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is an old adage that if you take care of your car, your car will take care of you,â&#x20AC;? said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making time to perform routine auto care not only ensures a safer, more dependable vehicle, but car owners can preserve the tradein value and save money by addressing small issues before they become more complicated, expensive repairs.â&#x20AC;?

The most common maintenance procedures to keep a car operating safely and reliably while maintaining its long-term value involve checking the oil, ďŹ lters and ďŹ&#x201A;uids, the belts and hoses, brakes, tires and air conditioning. The

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Trick or Treat for Canned Food Drive ARCANUM – The Arcanum High School National Honor Society is once again sponsoring its Trick or Treat Canned Food Drive. On Sunday, Oct. 29 during the Arcanum community Trick or Treat, high school students will be canvassing the town to collect nonperishable food items for local food banks. If you would like to donate, please give the items to AHS students during trick or treat.

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MARCS Town Hall on Nov. 2

ARCANUM – Village Fire Chief Kurt Troutwine and representatives from the county will be holding a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m., at the Arcanum High School Cafetorium. This meeting will be to provide detailed information to voters about Ballot Issue 3 pertaining to property tax increase for Countywide Public Safety Communication Systems Expenses (MARCS radios).

during the Trick or Treat event, please leave your items on your front porch or drop them off at the high school. Their goal is to feed those in need in Arcanum for an entire year.

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GREENVILLE – The Anna Bier Gallery presents the Artist Workshop Series - offering monthly workshops in many different genres, including their upcoming workshop Calligraphy on Reclaimed Wood - by Instructor Janelle Vargo.

This workshop is scheduled for Nov. 8, 6 p.m., in the Anna Bier Civic Room, located inside the Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall.

This class is an introduction to sign lettering and calligraphy without using stencils. Signs will be fall themed on reclaimed wood.

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To register for this workshop, contact Gallery Director Tamera McNulty at 937-564-5863.

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Garst hosts Lowell Thomas biographer GREENVILLE – On Sunday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m., author Mitchell Stephens will kick off the fall and winter Speaker Series at Garst Museum. Stephens will discuss his new biography The Voice of America: Lowell Thomas and the Invention of 20th Century Journalism and will preview an upcoming documentary of Thomas’s life. While many citizens in Darke County are more aware of Lowell Thomas than most, few Americans recognize his name, let alone the influence he had on 20th century journalism.

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Stephens’s new book is the first and definitive biography of the most famous journalist of his time and delves into why Thomas is credited with inventing modern journalism. During the era before television, Stephens believes that Lowell Thomas “reached a larger proportion of Americans than any journalist has before

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Thomas believed journalists should be trustworthy and should not take sides. He influenced both Walter Cronkite and Tom Brokaw.

After Thomas’s death in 1981, Cronkite stated “He was the man-about-the world that every adventurous boy wants to be when he grows up. He crammed a couple of centuries worth of living into those fourscore years and nine.”

Brokaw is quoted as saying, “Lowell Thomas…was a fixture in our household on the radio at night. And I think even then I had the inkling that I wanted to have an adventurous life, and he was the model for that.”

Thomas was a great adventurer, venturing into parts of the world that were

remote or were considered “forbidden.” He was 23 when he first visited Alaska and the Yukon and he flew to Antarctica when he was 70. Lawrence of Arabia became a legend through Thomas’s broadcasts and his writings. Perhaps most memorable to many Americans of a certain generation is the voice of Lowell Thomas. His voice can be heard and more can be learned about his life in the Lowell Thomas…with Lawrence and Beyond exhibit at Garst Museum.

All lectures are free and open to the public. However, regular admission will apply to tour the exhibit and museum which includes the outstanding National Annie Oakley Center, Crossroads of Destiny, Lowell Thomas, and Longtown exhibits. Funding for this program was made possible by the Harry D. Stephens Memorial, Inc. Foundation.

Peace Week brings award-winner to campus PIQUA – Held in conjunction with the Dayton Literary Peace Prize (DLPP), Edison State Community College’s English Department will be hosting Peace Week at the Piqua Campus.

The week will culminate with a visit from the 2017 DLPP nonfiction winner, David Wood on Monday, Nov. 6 in the Robinson Theater at 10:30 a.m. The event is offered free of charge and is open to the community.

During his visit, Wood will discuss his award-winning novel, “What Have We Done: The Moral Injury of Our Longest Wars,” which chronicles the moral costs of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Sharing numerous stories from individuals who served, Wood sheds light on the harrowing ef-

fect modern warfare has created on both a personal and national level.

Wood, a veteran war reporter, is a staff correspondent for the Huffington Post, where he won the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for national reporting on severely wounded warriors. A birthright Quaker and raised as a pacifist, Wood has spent more than 30 years covering the U.S. military and conflicts around the world, most recently in extended deployments embedded with American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The event follows the Dayton Literary Peace Prize awards ceremony, which is held on Sunday, November 5 at the Benjamin J. Shuster Center in Dayton.

Inspired by the 1995

Dayton Peace Accords that ended the war in Bosnia, the DLPP is the only international literary peace prize awarded in the United States. The Prize celebrates the power of literature to promote peace, social justice, and global understanding.

Leading up to Wood’s visit to campus, a series of peace-focused events will be held beginning Monday,

Oct. 30. A peace graffiti wall will be on display near the Myers Vacarro Art Gallery in the East Hall of Edison State’s Piqua Campus for visitors to take pictures and write a message for peace.

For a complete list of Peace Week events, visit www.edisonohio.edu. For more information, contact William Loudermilk at wloudermilk@edisonohio. edu.

Dinner for Kaytlin set COVINGTON – A benefit spaghetti dinner will be held for Kaytlin Greer on Nov. 4, 5-7 p.m., at Friendship Community Church, 5850 W. State Route 41, Covington.

Kaytlin, 12, attends Arcanum School. She inherited Camurati-Engelmann

Disease (CED) and is now wheelchair bound.

The dinner is $5 presale or $6 at the door. There will be raffles at the benefit to raise money.

For tickets, call 937448-0335. For more information, call 937-4732128.

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