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Coalition hosts Community Conversation on Heroin SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

This was just one of hundreds of unique costumes in The Early Bird/Bluebag Media’s annual Halloween Parade. This mouse was fortunate and got the cheese without getting trapped. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Early Bird Parade and Beggar’s Night draws thousands RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – With temperatures hovering around the 50-degree mark it was a perfect autumn evening for the annual Early Bird/Bluebag Media Halloween Parade and Main Street Greenville, Inc.’s Beggar’s Night. Thousands of people, from the very young through adult, invaded downtown Greenville for a little fun, candy and to show off their Halloween costumes. There were plenty of scary and gory costumes, but there were also a lot of fun and unique ideas on display. Batman (and the Batmobile), soldiers (and a tank), construction worker

(equipped with his own semi), a very cute porcupine with his dog also dressed as a porcupine, Beetlejuice and Cinderella’s very own loveable mouse Gus Gus narrowly escaping a mousetrap were all part of the fun. The judges had their work cut out for them when trying to decide the top three in each category. The Early Bird/Bluebag Media would like to thank the judges for the evening. They were – Holly Hill, Brethren Retirement Community, Tiny Tot Girls (0-6); Chief Russell Thompson and his wife, Greenville Fire Dept., Tiny Tot Boys (0-6); Joey Yost, Dave Knapp Ford, Masked Girls (6-10); Terri Flood, Wayne HealthCare, Masked Boys (6-10); Sheriff Toby Spen-

cer, Darke Co. Sheriff’s Office, Masked Boys & Girls (11-16); Sandy Buschur, KitchenAid Experience, Costumed Adults; and Brenda Stump, Brenda’s Beanery, Costumed Group. All of the judges remarked on how difficult it was to choose the top three. Following the parade, the elementary-aged costumed characters and their families stretched up and down Broadway on both sides of the street from Annie Oakley Park to the Traffic Circle as they collected goodies from the downtown businesses and a few other businesses, agencies and organizations in Greenville. Find more pictures of the event on The Early Bird’s Facebook page.

Judges no longer required to suspend license in drug cases CLINTON RANDALL

STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY - In the past, Ohio judges have been required to suspend the driver’s license of defendants convicted for drug offenses... but no longer. On June 13, Governor John Kasich signed Senate Bill (SB) 204 into law, which no longer requires a mandatory license suspension for speciﬁc drug offense convictions. The legislation passed by a Senate vote of 33-0 on April 12, then through a majority House vote on May 24 of 95 to 2, and ofﬁcially went into effect on Sept. 13. The bill is geared towards helping those convicted on certain drug offenses keep their license - which makes it much easier to job hunt ultimately get their life on track and become a productive member of society. “It just makes more sense,” said Darke County Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan P. Hein. “Since the introduction of House Bill 86 in 2011, which changed drug offense sentencing factors from punishment

Darke County Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan P. Hein (Clinton Randall photo)

to rehabilitation and treatment, the focus is now more on probation with requirements of finding and maintaining employment.” “The new legislation really won’t affect how we do things in the probation department,” explained Darke County Chief Probation Officer James Mollette. “Traditionally, Judge Hein granted driving privileges to many drug offenders to allow them a way to get back and forth to work. With court fines and restitution fees, being able to be employed is important and having that barrier of license suspension was always something we had to work around.” In regards to SB 204, though a judge may not suspend the license, the state may have previously suspended for other reasons

and/or a reinstatement fee is due before the person can legally drive. Additionally, the change does not affect crimes while operating a motor vehicle, which will remain as mandatory suspension cases. “When someone on probation already has a suspended license from the state or has to pay a few hundred dollars to reinstate them, is something we see a lot of and is tough for them to get to where they need to go and stay employed,” Mollette added. “When you throw a drug addiction in the mix of all of that, it definitely makes it that much more difficult while doing what we require through probation and maintain steady employment.” “This new bill won’t be a quick fix, but it will help in some cases for sure,” concluded Mollette. Senate Bill 204 was primarily sponsored by Senator Bill Seitz (R) and had many co-sponsors, including local Rep. Jim Buchy (R). To learn more about SB 204 and other Ohio legislation, visit www.legislature. ohio.gov/legislation.

GREENVILLE – About 100 people interested in combating the county’s heroin problem gathered Tuesday, Oct. 25, for a Community Conversation on Heroin. Sponsored by the Coalition for a Healthy Darke County, the meeting was held at Romer’s Catering and included a panel of local experts as well as a question and answer period. Waiting until nearly the end of the 90-minute meeting, Greenville resident Diane Cundiff quietly stood and showed a photograph of her son Travis Hampshire. Travis, 31, died Sept. 17 as the result of a heroin overdose. Cundiff said she and other family members had been driving to Day-

Members of the Coalition for a Healthy Darke County contributing to a public meeting on the county’s heroin problems included coalition chairman Matt Aultman, Pastor Mark Burd, Dr. Anna Hatic, Pastor Peter Menke, Judge Jonathan Hein, coalition president Sharon Deschambeau, Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker and Mark McDaniel. (Susan Hartley photo)

ton to participate in support group meetings for families of addicts. After attending Tuesday’s Community Conversation on Heroin, she was hopeful these and other services would continue to be made available to Darke County families. “A heroin addict isn’t going to come to you to ask for help,” Cundiff said through tears. “My son was

in an out of jail four or ﬁve years, in Darke County and in Montgomery County. I hope Darke County gets a family support group to help family members. Family members need a place to go to talk to people to get answers.” Part of the coalition’s goal to promote a healthier

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Greenville’s K-8 building nearly complete SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Work is winding down at Greenville’s new K-8th grade building on Ohio Street. On Tuesday, Oct. 25, The Early Bird was treated to a tour by Superintendent Doug Fries and Brandon Ponchot, who is with the district’s contractor Shook Touchstone. The 231,000 squarefoot school is expected to be ready by the original Nov. 15 completion date. “We are on schedule,” Ponchot said, noting that ﬁnishing touches will most likely take place after Nov. 15. During the Oct. 20 board of education meeting, Fries announced that packing boxes were being delivered to teachers by Nov. 14 so they could start packing up their rooms – but only teaching materials, books and supplies. The school’s new furnishings, including some of the technology, are expected to begin arriving Nov. 15, Fries said. The ofﬁcial move-in has been set to begin Dec. 19 for the January occupancy of the building. “There’s a lot going on between now and January 12,” Fries said. “It’s going to be a busy three months.” Not only are teachers and students readying for the move, so is the district’s transportation department. The move will necessitate new bus and walking routes. Families can ex-

Greenville’s new school will be ready for students by the predicted January move-in date. (Clinton Randall photo)

pect to be notiﬁed of these changes in December. When K-8th grade students return after Christmas, they will be met with state-of-the art classrooms, eight extended learning centers, computer labs in two libraries, and two outside courtyards, which may be used for teaching purposes. The middle school music students also will have access to individual practice rooms. Art students who want to try their hand at pottery will be able to do so - a special room to house a kiln is being completed adjacent to the art room. The building also boasts three gymnasiums – a very small gym in the kindergarten wing, a gym for grades 1-4 and a bit larger gym for grades 5-8. The middle school gym will seat 680 with the elementary gym seating 507, Fries said. The building also has quite a bit of storage space, including a reading collaborative book room, which will store reading materi-

als being used in the elementary grades. Two elevators, handicap accessible lockers, drinking fountains that offer water bottle fill-ups, small group meeting rooms, private bathroom/showers for coaches are just a few of the features that will make coming to school enjoyable. Separate playgrounds for kindergarten and elementary students, an outside eating area and 400 parking spots for staff and visitors are some of the exterior features. The new building sets on more than 60 acres of land, with a paved walkway encircling the property. School administrators did decide to have a pond on the property filled in, due to liability issues, Fries said. Some neighbors adjoining the property have voiced concerns for wildlife, which use the pond. “The safety of students and the public come first,” Fries said in a phone conversation with The Early Bird last week.

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GREENVILLE POLICE BEAT

GHS student hides pot pipe in shoe DRUGS

A 17-year-old male Greenville High School student was found with a marijuana pipe and a lighter at school on Oct. 25. The school resource ofďŹ cer (SRO) reported he was approached by a teacher who said the student smelled like marijuana. The SRO contacted the student and took him to the assistant principalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ofďŹ ce. The SRO noticed the student was limping while walking to the ofďŹ ce. The student said he had on a new pair of shoes. The SROâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report stated he also could smell marijuana coming from the student. The assistant principal asked the student to empty his pockets and take off his shoes. A green pipe was found in one of the shoes and a lighter was found in the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pocket. The pipe had marijuana residue in it and smelled like marijuana. The student told the SRO and assistant principal he found the pipe in the park on the way to school that day. The student was cited for drug paraphernalia. Since his mother was unable to be reached, the student was left in the custody of the school. The pipe and lighter were taken as evidence to the Greenville Police Department. A ďŹ eld test was conducted on the marijuana residue with a positive result. On Oct. 25, an ofďŹ -

cer conducted a trafďŹ c stop in the 200 block of Wagner Avenue after observing a vehicle traveling southbound cross into the northbound lane two times. The ofďŹ cer reported he saw the vehicle straddle the turn lane and a southbound lane. When the ofďŹ cer made contact with the driver, David McCarty of Union City, he immediately noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside the car. When asked about the odor, McCarty denied being in possession of marijuana. When the ofďŹ cer informed McCarty he would be conducting a probable cause search of the vehicle, he admitted he was in possession of marijuana. McCarty handed the ofďŹ cer a small black case containing a blue and black glass pipe with marijuana residue. Also in the case was a marijuana grinder. The defendant also admitted there was more marijuana inside a bag on the front seat of the vehicle. Upon checking, the ofďŹ cer located a plastic container containing a bag with a green leaf substance as well as a small silver tin, which contained a ground up green substance. McCarty said the marijuana was his six-month supply. The substance was later ďŹ eldtested and showed positive for marijuana/THC.

The items were seized and transported to the Greenville Police Department where they were placed into evidence and will be sent to the Miami Valley Regional Crime lab if necessary for testing. McCarty was issued a citation for drug abuse and released. WANTED PERSONS

On Oct. 21, an ofďŹ cer was dispatched to the 400 block of Wayne Avenue in reference to Mariah Kobus having two active bench warrants out of Darke and Miami Counties. Kobus was located in the 300 block of Wayne Avenue and arrested then transported to the Darke County Jail. The bench warrant was for failure to appear on a charge of possession of marijuana paraphernalia. On Oct. 22, Bryce Shaw turned himself in at the Greenville Police Department. Shaw was wanted on a bench warrant from Darke County Municipal Court for failure to appear for arraignment on the unauthorized use of a vehicle. Shaw was transported to the Darke County Jail on a $5,025 bond. On Oct. 23, an ofďŹ cer was assisting the Greenville Fire Department in the 400 block of Anderson Avenue and recognized the defendant, Jennifer Davis. The ofďŹ cer was aware Davis had an outstanding bench warrant. The ofďŹ cer made contact with Davis and her warrant

was conďŹ rmed. The warrant was out of the Darke County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ofďŹ ce and was for failing to appear for an arraignment on a driving under Suspension charge. Davis was incarcerated in the Darke County Jail with a $1,025 bond. 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 publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Accused Greenville rapist jailed on $150,000 bond BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A man is jailed on a $150,000 bond after being charged with the rape of a juvenile female. Hermelando Chacon, 29, faces a charge of Rape, a ďŹ rst degree felony, after he is said to have forcefully engaged in sexual conduct with the young female victim this past Sunday in the city of Greenville. During a video arraignment from the Darke County Jail on Tuesday morning, Darke County Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan P. Hein ordered the bond for Chacon. According to Darke County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Deborah S. Quigley, Cha-

Hermelando Chacon

conâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immigration status is unveriďŹ ed at this time. The state requested a higher bond during the hearing due to the facts in the case and that it is currently unclear if the defendant is in the country legally. Pending a Grand Jury indictment, Chacon is expected to appear in court on Nov. 4 for a preliminary hearing at 1 p.m. He faces a maximum of 11 years in prison and a $20,000 ďŹ ne if convicted as charged.

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Veterans Day. All veterans and their families are invited to a free bean dinner on Nov. 11, from 3-8 p.m.

Making pie crust with Teresa Stryker

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Darke County is a new website, launched this past week, which lists a variety of resources available to those struggling not only with drug issues, but other personal and family problems. Local health and community help organizations, as well as churches who offer support groups and programs, may be found on the site, www.CoalitionDarkeCounty.com. Formed in September 2015, the coalition is comprised of individuals, area businesses and organizations committed to finding ways to positively impact the lives of community members. The group’s board of directors has been meeting this past year to identify needs of focus, as well as community resources. One reason the coalition was formed, says Sharon Deschambeau, Darke County Chamber of Commerce President, who also serves as president of the coalition, was because area “businesses could not find a workforce who could pass drug screenings. We hope that tonight we have started to change the culture in Darke County.” Tuesday’s Community Conversation on Heroin featured a panel of five coalition members including Mark McDaniel, Executive Director of the Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services; Darke County Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker; Judge Jonathan Hein, Darke County Common Pleas Court; Anna Hatic, D.O. with Family Health; Pastor Peter Menke with St.

Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church; and Pastor Mark Burd with The First Heavy Metal Church of Christ. McDaniel shared national heroin statistics, which are showing a steady climb in the number of deaths across the nation from opiod use. “Ohio is a top state, a center point for a lot of these issues. Our neighbor West Virginia is right there as well,” McDaniel said. Darke County, Chief Deputy Whittaker said, he has seen “17 deaths from heroin as of today.” In 2014-15, there were 10 deaths from heroin in the county, and with two months left this year, Whittacker said he’d not be surprised if that statistic doubled to 20 deaths for 2016. “I’d like to tell you it’s getting better, but it’s not. It’s an almost daily occurrence,” he said. Whittacker shared how deputies recently were called to the scene of a couple passed out from heroin, sitting in their car at an intersection near Hollansburg “with two babies in the back seat. Yes, these things are happening in little ol’ Darke County. Sometimes I think we’re afraid to talk about the bad things happening in our community.” Local law enforcement officers are choosing to concentrate on identifying those trafficking in drugs, Whittacker said, explaining how Darke County’s “traffickers also are users seeking to support their habit. Drugs are coming from Dayton. They are going to get drugs for themselves, but (also) bringing back (her-

BPW gives local women invitation to November meeting GREENVILLE – The Greenville Business & Professional Women’s (BPW) Club is planning its Nov. 10 meeting hosted by the Individual Development Program (IDP) committee. The Individual Development Program is BPW’s seminar series in personal and professional leadership development. The program will assist people to succeed in meeting their personal and professional goals, as well as their goals for community action and change. IDP committee chair Jane Carroll has invited Elizabeth Craycraft, owner and CEO of The Ostrich and Frog located in Covington, Ohio. She is by profession a pharmacist of all things! She is also an artist and the lead designer and creator in the expression of the living of her life. Elizabeth’s art takes on many genres of expression. She creates the characters that deﬁne The Ostrich and Frog (Stella and Archibald

for example), does acrylic paintings, sculpts, dyes and spins ﬁber. Craycraft even once owned an alpaca farm. She sews, sketches, and does just about anything you can do to express life. A Jack of All Trades, but master of none, -that’s Elizabeth Craycraft. She has studied sculpting with Phillipe Faraut and has taken several art classes in college, but is basically self-taught. The Club meets at the Private Dining Room at the Brethren Retirement Community, 750 Chestnut, Greenville. 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 Nov. 7 to make a reservation to attend this meeting. The cost is $12 per person.

oin) caps for friends,” Whittacker explained, pointing out State Route 49 is the preferred choice of travel to and from Montgomery County. “Other crimes are taking place as a result,” Whittacker said, pointing out how in order to support their drug habit, addicts begin stealing from family members, often moving on to commit robberies, which include the use of force and/or a weapon. “Robberies were a rare occurrence in Darke County before” the heroin epidemic, Whittacker said. Other societal issues local law enforcement, educators and health care professionals are seeing as a result of opiod abuse include child abuse and neglect. “They’re more interested in getting high than taking care of their kids,” Whittacker said, also pointing out that the sheriff department’s drug ofﬁcers are beginning to see the heroin problem affect younger people – teens age 17 and 18 – who have been introduced to heroin, possibly through marijuana, which, he said is being “sprinkled” with heroin or fentynal - a synthetic opiod pain medication. “Throwing substance abusers in jail will not solve the problem,” Whittacker said. “We can’t arrest ourselves out of this. Throwing them in jail is not the answer.” Judge Hein touched on this topic as well. “You can’t incarcerate your way to sobriety,” Hein said, explaining how recent state policy puts the responsibility onto local authorities to deal with drug issues. “Jail is better than prison,” Hein said, where addicts may learn even

more “criminal behaviors.” Hein believes the emphasis on dealing with drug abusers should be to require court-ordered treatment and recovery programs. Dr. Hatic briefly introduced a program she helped set up at her practice, Family Health, which includes Vivitrol injections to help with drug addiction. Vivitrol blocks the effects of heroin – or any other opiod – and is administered once a month. Requests concerning this treatment have come to Hatic’s office from addicts ages 18-79, she said, noting 50 percent of people will become addicted the first time they take heroin. “It’s a chronic, lifelong condition,” she said. Hat-

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ic explained addicts who attempt to come clean on their own will often return to abusing. “It’s so easy to go back,” due to withdrawal symptoms, Hatic said. One attendee questioned how community members could help with the county’s drug problems. “Start talking to your kids and grandkids,” Whittaker said. “Start educating your youth. If you see suspicious activity, call law enforcement.” Also in attendance Tuesday were several members of We Are the Majority, a group of area young people dedicated to making drug-free choices. “Not everyone’s using drugs,” Whittaker said. “It’s OK to make good decisions.”

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OBITUARIES

HUBBARD – Charles Arbrie Hubbard, 77 of Union City, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 at 8:55 a.m. at State of the Heart Hospice Care Center. He was born February 18, 1939 in Besoco, West Virginia the son of the late Thomas Jefferson & Gladys (Giles) Hubbard. He worked on the Railroad and was a factory worker. Charles loved working with his hands building keepsakes in his workshop for his family and friends. More than anything he loved his family. Charles loved being a “Papaw” He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother: Thomas Jefferson Hubbard; sisters: Ava Lee Hodge, Elsie Williams, & Midge Miracle. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Rebecca (Burk) Hubbard of Union City; his children: Randy Enicks, Rhonda Werner, Shelly & Rex Fields, Margie & Mark Neeley; grandchildren: Heather (Shawn) Werner, Heidi (Jeremy) Werner, Michael (Heather M.) Werner, Rachel Werner, Emily (Rod) Reynolds, Kari (Kyle) Warvel, Jenna (Ty) Smith, Jason (April) Enicks, Chad Enicks, Nicole (Caleb) Norm-

back, Nick Neeley; 18 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces & nephews. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Michael Fisher ofﬁciating. Burial will follow in Weimer Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.

HESS – Herbert W. “Herb” Hess, 82, of Covington, died Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. A funeral service was held Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 at Bridges-StockerFraley Funeral Home, Covington. Interment is at Highland Cemetery, Covington. NORRIS – Danny L. Norris, 74, of Versailles, died October 21, 2016. A funeral service was held Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in St. Valbert Cemetery, Versailles. DERSHEM – Richard John Dershem, 61, of Bradford, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016. A funeral service was held Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 at Bridges-Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Covington. PALMER – Calvin Alexander Palmer, born December 17, 2015, died Oct. 22, 2016. A funeral service was held Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, at Grace

Church, Greenville. Burial is in Oak Grove Cemetery, Ft. Jefferson.

DAVIS – Warren S. Davis, 76, of Versailles, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016. A celebration of life service was held Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. SMITH – Robert V. Smith, 36, of Greenville, died Monday, Oct. 24, 2016. The family will receive friends on Monday, Oct. 31, 2016 from 5-8 p.m. in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. CUSTER – Michael L. Custer, 69, of Arcanum, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 28 at the Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum. Burial is in Castine Cemetery.

Kat’s Crafts coming to BPL BRADFORD – The Bradford Public Library will host Kat’s Crafts on Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m. Kathy Weigandt, ultimate crafter, will be teaching a class every other month on a different topic and/or craft. This month she will take participants through a step-by-step process in creating a lighted clothes hanger Christmas tree beginning at 6:30 p.m. Contact the library at 448-2612 to sign-up in advance and no later than Nov. 4 so that appropriate materials can be purchased. There will be a fee for this event.

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Members of the Greenville Junior High Concert Band will travel to Cleveland in February to perform for the 2017 Ohio Music Education Association Professional Development Conference.

Band selected to perform at OMEA conference BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Greenville Junior High Concert Band has been selected to perform at the Ohio Music Education Association Professional Development Conference. Slated to be held Feb. 2 at the Huntington Cleveland Convention Center in Cleveland, the Greenville students are the only middle school band selected to perform, said band director Brian McKibben. “It is truly an honor to represent one of Ohio’s rural school districts and to be the ﬁrst band from Darke County to be selected since 1997,” McKibben said. Greenville will be one of 36 performing ensembles, which includes 14 concert and jazz bands. More than 150 schools/ensembles from around the state went through a blind audition process to be selected. After a good year with the concert band last school year, McKibben said “I decided to take a stab at the audition. You don’t know until you try.” McKibben learned this past summer that Greenville had been selected to

ty of Greenville. I was pleased he (Holmquist) did some research before composing” the piece. The other selections being prepared by the junior high concert band include Olympia by Brian Balmages, Dansbury Run by Michael Sweeney and a march composed by John Edmondson, which pays tribute to an American landmark and is titled Mount Rushmore. The program also will feature its trombone and tenor sax section with Trombone Blues by Andrew Balent and will conclude with a setting of two Celtic folk songs, which include Red if the Rose (or Loch Lomond) and Bill Sullivan’s Polka, in a work titled Celtic Air and Dance No. 3 arranged by Michael Sweeney. “They’re excited,” McKibben said of his 76 junior high concert band students. The one-day excursion will be aboard a charter bus, McKibben said. Greenville City Schools and the district’s music boosters, as well as private donations are assisting with the costs. Those who would like to contribute may do so by contacting McKibben at bmckibben@gcswave. com or 937-548-3202.

Commissioners approve radio purchase for county EMA BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper

DARKE COUNTY – Darke County Commissioners approved a quote from Motorola to purchase four APX 6000 MARCS radios with accessories for the county’s HazMat team during regular session Wednesday, Oct. 26. Mindy Saylor, Darke County EMA/LEPC Director, said monies from a 2015 Homeland Security grant would pay for all but $172 of the total cost of $13,304. The county’s

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EMA fund will cover the $172, she said. The purchase will include four portable radios, speaker mics, spare batteries, chargers, leather cases, radio straps and sway straps. “The majority of the surrounding counties are purchasing AMX radios,” Saylor said, including Miami, Preble, Montgomery and Mercer. The radio purchase is in preparation for the county’s move to a MARCS multi-agency radio communications tower to be erected in Union City. The MARCS tower will be Darke County’s fourth communications tower and is needed due to “dead space,” causing communication problems between the county’s emergency agencies. Earlier this year, a $500,000 grant Darke County commissioners applied for was approved by the state’s Local Government Innovation Council. The safety capital improvement grant will be used to construct the tower in Union City with the

county’s local contribution set at $176,778 for a total project cost of $676,728. Also Wednesday, Saylor requested commissioners approve a cell phone repeater upgrade at the county’s EMA ofﬁces on County Home Road. “We have issues with cell phone coverage in the building,” Saylor said, explaining that the current equipment was not 4G capable. During the August tornado warning, which occurred during the Darke County Fair, Saylor said she was not able to receive incoming calls from another co-worker who was out in the county. The new repeater, she explained would cover all cell phone carriers. Commissioners approved a $1,500 contract with SecureCom Inc. for a new repeater, moving a current antenna to a more centralized location in the building, which also houses the sheriff’s department. The contract also includes $350 for the installation of a new antennae so the sheriff’s department can link to the new repeater, Saylor said.

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Support of Renewal Levy Dear Editor, Citizens of Darke, Miami and Shelby counties are being asked to renew the Tri-County Mental Health & Recover Levy. The levy – approved by voters since 1973 – is one of Ohio’s longest-standing mental health levies. It is a renewal, NOT an additional tax. The 5-year, 0.6 mill property tax, with reductions and rollbacks, amounts to just $14.31 per year to a home valued at $100,000 – less than 5 cents per day per household. Yet that tiny amount provides critically needed local funds that ensure the availability of mental health and recovery services to all residents of Miami, Darke and Shelby counties – regardless of ability to pay – through a network of provider agencies. Services include: counseling; 24-hour crisis services; access to hospitals and detox beds; medication – assisted treatment; supportive housing; criminal justice programs; suicide prevention; peer support; education and advocacy; prevention and wellness; community coalitions; and more. The Tri-County Board continually works to close gaps in the “continuum of care.” Our communities are currently being challenged by heroin and other opiates. The Tri-County Board is an active partner with treatment providers, law enforcement, the courts, schools, city and county officials and others to meet the problem head-on with prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery programs. We can’t say for sure what challenges may lay ahead in the future, but the funds provided by the Tri-County Mental Health & Recovery Levy enable us to be ready. For more information or with questions, readers may refer to the website YESforMentalHealth.com. Please join your neighbors in continuing to support this important local issue. Please vote YES for the Mental Health & Recovery renewal levy Nov. 8, or when you vote early or absentee. The need in our communities has never been more urgent. Thank you, Mark McDaniel, executive director, Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services ~~~~~~~~~~~ Trump/Pence To the editor, A few days ago I attended a meeting on aggregation. The young gentleman, representing aggregation, gave Greenville president of the city council the authority to ok aggregation on the ballot. I asked the representative to define aggregation. He did, but left out persons. The full definition means collecting communities, persons and things (ownership) into a mass and as a result…they can control your energy (no regulations) rates for only three years. After that they can raise rates and lower your usage controlling all resources and nothing you can do. This is similar to Cap and Trade, which was abandoned a few years ago. This is how communism works. If one thing doesn’t work, they try another under a different name. I then told him, he didn’t have any authority to give authority because of our proper voting rights, we are the only people in the U.S. who has authority to authorize all government officials their authority, only in the scope of their duty. Furthermore, all levels of government derive their just powers from the consent of the people. Only one person knew what I was saying. Trans Pacific and minimum wage law should be voted on. As in history, a democratic government has always fallen in the hands of communism…communism is a three step process…social, socialism then communism. As today…next step will be Mohammedan (Sharia Law) has no compromise and does not tolerate treason. Anyone crossing borders of any country seeking refuge, giving up your freedom, overstepping a constitution, transforming yourself, etc. you are treasonable and they will use you then annihilate you. As Hillary/Kaine being socialists “Quote” think we are ready for communism, As Obama “Quote” moving forward…when used, used in politics…into communism. As today all levels of government using their enticement, their consent without the consent of we the people, transgress by causing us to transgress, has caused grave problems. Trump/Pence will grasp this. Ken Delk, New Weston Views expressed on this page from guest columnists, cartoonist or readers voicing their perspective do not necessarily reflect the views/opinions of the newspaper. Readers are encouraged to utilize our letters to the editor space to share their own views/ opinions. The Early Bird and Bluebag Media reserve the right to not publish letters that are considered libelous, slanderous or unsigned.

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As The Early Bird/Bluebag Media was getting ready for its annual Halloween Parade in downtown Greenville my mind raced back to my younger days of growing up in West Milton. I began to think about all the costumes I was eager to dress up in. Most of my costumes are long forgotten, but there is one…I think we all have that one costume we will never forget. I don’t ever remember going to the store to pick out a costume when I was a kid. My mom made most, if not all of our costumes. I don’t remember how she did it, but one year

she transformed my older brother into a pumpkin. I think there was a lot of wire and orange fabric and she made a green hat that looked like leaves. From my stunning description of his costume, you can already tell he was adorable. If I’m not mistaken and it’s very possible that I am mistaken because this took place approximately 40 years ago, my most memorable costume came the same year. I’m not sure if I remember this costume because it was an award winner or if it’s because of the years of therapy I needed after wearing it. My mom put together this lovely green jumper looking thing. It looked like something Tarzan would have worn in the movies prior to 1950 when he couldn’t run around without a shirt and in a

loin cloth. To this green jumper she carefully added hundreds of green leaves. I wore a long-sleeved green shirt underneath and a hat that resembled a leaf. It wasn’t the best fashion statement a pre-teen boy could have made. If you haven’t ﬁgured it out yet, I was the Jolly Green Giant – the mascot for Green Giant vegetables. I was okay with that part of the costume, but she wanted to take it a step further. For her it was a step, but for me it was a giant leap. You need to remember that I was somewhere between 8- and 10-years old. She took me to the store to ﬁnish the costume because she wanted to make sure she got the right size. We headed straight for the girls section and the panty hose aisle. She was making

me wear green tights that only girls or Joe Namath would wear. I think I may have thrown a ﬁt because I know I was not happy with the prospect of wearing those stupid tights. I don’t know if she convinced me or made me, but for the only time in my 50years here on earth I wore tights. My mom was so proud of her creation that we went to West Milton costume contest. I don’t ever recall going before that year or since. My mom’s creation was a winner. I think my brother also won with his pumpkin costume that year. Looking back, I probably should have given her the prize money for the hard work she put into that costume. Then again, I deserved the cash for having to wear green girly tights.

READERS WRITE What is Important to You Dear citizens, In a few days, we have the responsibility of electing our next president. Unfortunately, we have two poor choices for the position. So what we need to keep in mind is what is important to us, when we vote. Do we value our Constitutional rights, freedom of speech, religious freedom, and the right to bear arms? Do we value the sacredness of life from birth to natural death? Do we want to keep our borders and country safe? Do we want good healthcare, without the government tying the hands of our physicians, by unreasonable regulations? The last eight years, we have seen a systematic deterioration of our rights, do we want more of the same? Consider what is important to you, when you cast your vote. Ginny Metzcar, Greenville ~~~~~~~~~~~ Supporting Aultman As a state representative serving Darke County for many years, I have been fortunate to meet and get to know Matt Aultman. Matt is a true conservative for our region LIKE US ON FACEBOOK

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GREENVILLE – a Card Shower will be held at Village Green on Nov. 3 in honor of Fay Meyers’ birthday. She has many friends from places she has worked, such as Wayne Works, K-Mart and Neff Company to name a few. She graduated from Westmont High School. Friends and family want to show her a big birthday and raise her spirits.

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GREENVILLE – James Rainey will emcee the Cancer Association of Darke County’s (CADC) annual Gospel Sing on Nov. 6 at Memorial Hall, 3 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served along with a bake sale. Rainey is no stranger to the gospel music industry. He started playing the piano at the age of ﬁve and after the age of 14 he started fulltime with the Gospel Harmony Boys from Huntington, W.Va. He went on a 21-year run playing for groups like The Hoppers, Rusty Goodman and Dalton Gang, The Greenes, The Singing Americans, Wendy Bagwell and the Sunlighters, The Trailblazers, Crimson River, Blackwood Quartet and the legendary Stamps Quartet with Ed Enoch. He is excited about sharing this time with Darke County. The Raineys have launched one of the greatest recording labels and recording studios in Southern Illinois. They state they are at a place in life where they want to give back to artists, helping them achieve their goals in music, without the big price tag attached. All of the artists sharing their music on that day are

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YFC Banquets start today GREENVILLE – Don’t worry; if you’re coming to the annual Youth for Christ dinners you still have plenty of time, but if you want to interact with this year’s “Report to the People and Fundraising Banquet” program you can begin as early as today. Youth for Christ is asking everyone who has ever had contact with YFC to share your story, in a few sentences, of what the experience meant to you. Check out some stories shared so far at Facebook.com/yfcmv then add your own thoughts while you’re there, or share them through Twitter, Instagram, or your favorite social media site. Use the hashtag #myyfcstory to make sure your comments are found. Some of the stories will be shared at the YFC banquets this year, and comments displayed during the dinners will win YFC gear or apparel for those who submitted them. By the way, for those who would rather just mail or e-mail YFC a note, you can get in on this opportunity as well. Mail submissions can be sent to: Youth for Christ, P.O.

Box 266, Greenville, OH 45331. E-mail submissions can be sent to: neal.crawford@yfcmv.org. During this year’s YFC banquets, which will be held on Nov. 14 and 15 at the “All Season’s Place” at the Lighthouse Christian Center, attendees will have one ﬁnal chance to post their stories for the rest of the guests to see. “’Give Life!’ is the theme of this year’s dinners,” says Neal Crawford, executive director of YFC locally. “The program will challenge every adult to let God use them to share His life with teens needing purpose and direction, while at the same time adding life to their own stories. Participants will be invited to impact kids’ lives in any number of ways through their time, prayers, inﬂuence, or support. The invitation to do that will be clear and compelling,” Crawford continued, “and yet no one will be pressured or made to feel obligated to get involved in any way.” Although the banquets will contain many new elements, they will have their mainstays. As is the case

every year, several teenagers will tell their stories about how they’ve found new life in Christ as caring adults have reached out to them through YFC. Guests will also hear about the difference involvement with YFC has made for volunteers and supporters and widen their perspective about ways they too can help a lost or struggling teen. The upcoming Youth for Christ Report to the People and Fundraising Banquets are a call to action, but they promise to be entertaining and enjoyable as well. Every adult is invited to attend one of the YFC banquets, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. on both Nov. 14 and 15. In fact, you can even host a table and invite a handful of friends to come along. There is no cost to attend or to host a table thanks to generous businesses and individuals who underwrite the event, however reservations are required. Call Youth for Christ at 548-2477 or e-mail ofﬁce@ yfcmv.org for reservations and see how you can “give life” to a teen that is struggling to ﬁnd it.

Annual Harvest Sounds concert set for Nov. 13

NEW MADISON – Members of First Universalist Church of New Madison are proud to announce The Recovery and Wellness Center of Midwestern Ohio - Greenville Clinic, has been chosen to receive 100 percent of the proceeds from the church’s 16th annual beneﬁt concert. The Harvest Sounds Concert will be performed at 3 p.m. on Nov. 13 at First Universalist Church of New Madison, 331 E. Washington St., New Madison. The Recovery and Wellness Centers of Midwest Ohio, have been meeting the behavioral health needs of Darke County, Ohio since 1979. They provide high quality, direct care to individuals with mental health challenges in order that they might attain the best possible quality of life. Opening the concert will be the Williams Brothers; Ash, a 13-year-old 8th grader, and Leo, a 12-yearold 6th grader. Ash started playing viola at the age of 7 and piano at the age of 9. Leo began playing piano at the age of 4 and violin at the age of 8. The brothers are students at DeColores Montessori School, show Arabian horses and take Kung Fu. Each boy will play a solo, and will combine their talents in a duet. Bevin Fields, soprano, will sing favorite arias and art songs, accompanied by

Terri Fryman. She is a native of Worcester, MA, and earned her BA in classical performance from Eastern Nazarene College, Quincy, MA. She and her husband, Ryan, live outside Greenville with their six cats and two dogs. Terri Fryman, pianist and organist, studied piano at Manchester College and Baldwin Wallace College. She was the accompanist for Greenville High School choirs for 15 years while working with various civic theatre organizations and playing for 25 musical theatre productions. Terri has served for 24 years as organist at First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, and is the pianist for Melody Line vocal ensemble. The Sinclair Community Quintet will also be featured at this year’s Harvest Sounds Concert. The Quintet is so named because it consists of past or present members of the Community Wind Symphony and Concert Band from Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio. The skill of these seasoned players will be evident as they perform. The Quintet includes Nancy Harrison, Flute; Ed Ewing, Oboe; Clarence Brown, Clarinet; Don Rader, French Horn; and Sherylee Swartz, Bassoon. These musicians generously donate their time and talents to the 16th annual Harvest Sounds Con-

Star Seekers help families GREENVILLE – EUM Church of Greenville is excited to announce a Christmas shop for eligible families to purchase gifts for their children at minimal prices. For $6 per child, ages birth through 12 years, parents may purchase toys of a much higher value. Tickets may be purchased the day of the event to select gifts for $1, $2 and $3. Families must live in Darke County and meet eligibility guidelines. Star Seekers, EUM Christmas Shop, will be held Dec. 3, at the EUM Worship Center, 1451 Sater St., Greenville. (In case of bad weather it will be held on Dec. 10.) Appli-

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Woodcarver at library BRADFORD – Professional Woodcarver Butch Clark returns to the Bradford Public Library on Nov. 15 and 16, from 6:30–9 p.m. each evening. This will be well-attended, so sign-up in advance for this two-evening class at 4482612. Contact the library and get your name on our list right away.

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Revive Darke County events are Nov. 11 & 12 GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Darke County congregations and pastors, regardless of denomination, are invited to participate in the Revive Darke County Equipping Night, Nov. 11 and the Engage Day, Nov. 12, at True Life Church in Greenville. The work that began this past August with the Time to Revive Team from Dallas, TX, continues today, thanks to the leadership of local pastors and churches. One of the cornerstones of Revive Darke County is the united partnership and passion from various denominations, coming together as one to spread the love of Jesus Christ to residents of Darke County. Currently, there are 24 different churches working together to make this happen, and there is always room for other churches to jump on board. An Equipping Night is scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 11 at True Life Church, 5990 St. Rt. 36, Greenville. The Equipping Night will consist of worship, group prayer, testimonies, discipleship training, and an empowering message to get everyone ready for the next dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event. On Nov. 12, people will once again meet at True Life Church for a morning of ministry. The day begins at 7 a.m. with prayer, followed by a free breakfast at 8 a.m. At 9 a.m., multiple groups will go out into the communities of Darke County to talk

with and pray with individuals and families. Adults and kids will be paired up into groups of four, with leaders who have participated in previous Engage Days. All leaders are trained, and kid-approved leaders are background checked. If you cannot be there at 7 a.m., then come at 9 a.m. to go out with a team and observe what God is doing through every day people within the communities of Darke County. Once you see for yourself what God is doing, you will want to participate. It is one of the most rewarding feelings you will ever experience. Ever! Guaranteed! In August, God did awesome things in Darke County during the three initial Revive weeks: 570 people were matched with disciple-makers to be mentored over the next year; of those, 363 accepted Christ and 146 followed Christ in water baptism. Teams were invited into 24 businesses to pray over employees and the workplace. Additionally, teams were invited to share the gospel with 33 sports teams, resulting in 244 high school and junior high athletes making a decision to follow Christ. They believe greater things are still to come in Darke County. For more information, call Pastor Steve Harman, of Living Waters Church in Versailles, at (937) 5641293, or Pastor Shawn Harrison, of CMA Church in Greenville, at (937) 548-4955.

Wright joins Northside GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Northside Community Fellowship is pleased to announce and welcome Jason Wright as our new Praise Ministry Leader. Wright brings to Northside many years of prior experience and is excited with what the Lord is and will do at Northside. Northside is honored to welcome, along with Jason, his wife Rachelle and children, Olivia, Emily, Brady and Trevor to their church family. Join them for worship at Northside Community Fellowship Church, Sunday morning, starting at 10:30 a.m. Northside Community Fellowship is located at 8135 St. Rt. 127, Greenville.

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to preserve the convent and reconnect with lost loves. Tickets are $25 per person and include dinner and the show. Established in 1846 as the original motherhouse of the Sisters of the Precious Blood, Maria Stein Shrine of

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Hydrant ﬂushing will run from Nov. 2-Dec. 15 GREENVILLE – The City of Greenville Fire Department & Water Department will be ﬂushing hydrants beginning on Nov. 2 and ending Dec. 15. Anyone living within four blocks of any of the following streets please be aware your water may also be effected. Check for wa-

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GREENVILLE – On All Saints Day, Nov. 1, 5:30 p.m., join Darke County Parks at Greenville Union Cemetery to pay respect to local history and to check out a birding hotspot. From philanthropist Fred Coppock to the county’s early pioneers and from six US Congressmen to the only man ever legally hanged in Darke County, these names have quite the stories to tell. While they wander back in time, they will also keep an eye out for late fall migrating

United Marriage Encounter Weekend DAYTON – UME (United Marriage Encounter) will present a 48-hour Marriage Encounter Weekend experience, for couples of all faiths, backgrounds, and ages internationally on March 3-5. The weekends are based on the Christian faith and a Christian view of marriage. However, religious doctrine is not the focus of the weekend. They are more concerned about sharing God’s plan for marriage. The weekends give couples an entire 48-hours to focus on each other. They learn how to improve communication, and reconsider God’s plan for their marriage. Couples attending the weekend pay a one-time registration fee of $80. The actual complete cost of attending a weekend (two night hotel room, ﬁve meals, and other expenses) has al-

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birds and arriving winter residents. Whether you’re a birder, a history buff, or both, bring your binoculars for this quiet evening hike through the cemetery. Meet at the cemetery ofﬁce on the corner of West St. and Main St. in Greenville, and dress for the weather. Registration is requested for this event; to do so or for any questions about this or other park programs, call the nature center at (937) 548-0165.

GREENVILLE – Trinity Kids Academy will hold its inaugural Holiday Open House on Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Trinity Wesleyan Church, 1400 E. Main St., Greenville. They will have a lunch stand and bake sale. They will also offer pictures with Santa on a CD for $10 and a Holiday Family Picture on a CD for $10. Vendors planning to attend include Jamberry, Young Living, Keep Collective, Tupperware, Rodan & Fields, Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Thirty-One Gifts, Paparazzi Accessories, LuLaRoe, It Works, Scarves & Jewelry, Damsel in Distress, lots of hand crafted items and more.

Prayer for Country

BRADFORD – Anyone concerned for the direction of our country and its current election, is invited to attend an hour of prayer and intercession at the Bradford Public Library on Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. This will be a non-denominational, non-partisan gathering at which concerned people may come together to pray, as individuals and as a body, for the Lord to forgive His people, and heal our land. Hand-outs will provide scripture and bullet points to guide silent prayer. Group leaders will guide the gathering in corporate prayer. Join them as they exercise their most important duty to our country – prayer.

ready been paid through sacriﬁcial giving of other loving couples. United Marriage Encounter of West Central Ohio invites married couples to join them for a weekend to help improve communication and build strong marriages and families. It’s hosted by volunteer trained leadership couples who teach from their own life experiences. The United Marriage Encounter Weekend is March 3-5, 2017 and will be held in the Dayton area. For registration and information, visit www.unitedmarriage. org. Register now for an early bird half price special on registration. It will only cost $40.

NMUM will host supper

NEW MADISON – The New Madison United Methodist Church, 149 N. Main St., New Madison, will be serving its annual Harvest Supper on Nov. 12, 4-6:30 p.m. A traditional meal will be served that includes turkey/ham, mashed potatoes, dressing (plain and oyster), green beans, salads and pie. A freewill offering will be accepted. Carryout is available. The UMW Craft Club will have items for sale during the supper. For more information, contact the church at 9965341.

Movie Night at Ansonia UM

ANSONIA – The Ansonia United Methodist Church will resume its movie nights beginning Nov. 5, 7 p.m. Movies will be shown on the ﬁrst Saturday of the month through April. This is a fun time to bring the family out for a free night at the movies with popcorn and drinks furnished. The movie “Up” will be shown on Nov. 5, 7 p.m. For more information, call the church at 337-5781.

Painter Creek Pot Pie Supper

GREENVILLE – Painter Creek Church of the Brethren will be having its annual Pot Pie Supper on Nov. 5, 4-6 p.m. The menu will be chicken or beef pot pie, green beans or corn, cole slaw, desert, coffee, and lemonade or ice tea. A free will offering will be taken. Come and have a good meal and good fellowship. Carryout is available. For more information, contact Edna Fourman at 5486375.

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Jean Louise Thieme Fund supports DCCA Family Theatre GREENVILLE – Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes the Darke County Foundation and The Jean Louise Thieme Children’s Theatre Fund for their support of DCCA’s Family Theatre Series. “DCCA is pleased to receive continual generous support from community organizations such as The Jean Louise Thieme Children’s Theatre Fund of the Darke County Foundation. With their assistance we are able to fulﬁll our mission of cultural enrichment for the community,” stated Andrea Jordan, DCCA Executive Director. Jean Louise Thieme started DCCA’s Family Theatre Series, in 1997; this series provides young children, their parents, grandparents & great grandparents the opportunity to enjoy professional live theater in Memorial Hall. Thanks to strong community support, DCCA has been able to keep a $5 ticket price for professional, high quality, artistic, Family Theatre Series performances, for almost two decades. According to Jordan, “the goal of DCCA’s Family Theatre Series is to inspire the imaginations of the young and young at heart, encouraging the expression of creativity. The series attracts a wide-ranging audience that includes many preschool children

enjoying their ﬁrst theater experience, as well as senior citizens who enjoy the shows’ strong depiction of traditional values.” Darke County Center for the Arts will open their 2016-2017 Family Theatre Season at Versailles Performing Arts Center, 280 Marker Road, on Sunday, November 6 with ArtsPower National Touring Theatre’s production of Chicken Dance. Based on the award winning book by Kansas farm girl turned children’s book author Tammi Sauer, Chicken Dance tells the tale of Marge and Lola, two hilarious hens on a mission to win tickets for the Elvis Poultry Show; the musical features songs composed by awardwinning songwriter, humorist, and record producer John Forster. The show begins at 2 p.m. Tickets for Chicken Dance are $5, and can be purchased by contacting DCCA at 937547-0908 or dcca@centerforarts.net or on-line at www.centerforarts.net. Tickets are also available at the Greenville Public Library, Readmore’s Hallmark in Greenville, and Worch Memorial Public Library in Versailles. Addition presentations in the 2016-2017 DCCA Family Theatre Series include Laura Ingalls Wilder on Sunday, January 29, 2017 and Brown Bear,

Two Greenville seniors were honored Oct. 19 as Kiwanis students of the month. Above, Kiwanis President Greg Zechar with students AJ Frens and Megan Laux. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Kiwanis names students of the month GREENVILLE – Two Greenville High School seniors, Megan Laux and AJ Frens, were honored as students of the month during the Wednesday, Oct. 19 Kiwanis Club meeting. Following high school graduation, Laux said she plans to attend Cedarville University and major in music education. She hopes to share her love of music with “younger generations,” she said. Laux is very active at GHS, singing with the Concert Choir and also is a member of the Wind Ensemble, Pep Band and Marching Band. She’s involved with the SADD Club, Spanish Club, Science Club and Big Buddies. A National Honor Society student, Laux also is active in the community as a member of the Municipal Band, is a youth group member at Bible Fellowship Church, where she also works in the nursery, is a participate with Operation Christmas Child, Revive Ohio and Christ’s

Hands. She works at Eikenberry’s in Greenville. Laux is the daughter of Shane and Julia Laux of Greenville. Frens also has secured plans for after high school graduation and will be attending Central Michigan University on an athletic scholarship. He plans to major in mechanical technical engineering and to eventually work in the robotics ﬁeld. At GHS, Frens is a member of both the National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society, and participates in Science Club, Philharmonic Orchestra, Varsity G and is a three-time state qualiﬁer in pole vault. He also is a goalie and has served as captain of the GHS boys’ soccer team. Frens attends EUM church, Project 52, is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Revive Ohio and has coached youth soccer. He is the son of Scott and Lisa Frens of Greenville.

KIWANIS INSTALLS NEW OFFICERS

GREENVILLE – Greenville Kiwanis installed new officers during their regular weekly meeting on Oct. 12. Pictured from left to right are treasurer Jim Schaar, president Greg Zechar, state officer Lt. Gov. John Coffield, and secretary Tom Lawson. Not in attendance were Past-President Mike Snyder and new vice president and president-elect Jordan Francis. The Greenville Kiwanis Club meets at 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays in the Chestnut Village meeting room at Greenville’s Brethren Retirement Community.

Brown Bear and Other Treasured Stories by Eric Carle on Sunday, April 23, 2017, which will be presented at St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville. All DCCA Family Theatre programs begin at 2 p.m. and tickets are $5 for children 2 and up. Series tickets for all three performances are $12 and can be purchased through the DCCA ofﬁce (937) 547-0908 or online at www.centertforarts.net. Additional sponsors for DCCA’s Family Theatre Series include Dayton Power & Light Company Foundation, Second National Bank, Greenville Federal, Greyson James Steyer Fund of the Darke County Foundation, Edison State Community College, Gordon Orthodontics, Jordan Insurance Agency, The Andersons Inc., Wayne Healthcare, and Greenville Rotary Club. The series also receives support from DCCA memberships. The Ohio Arts Council, Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial, Ketrow Foundation, and Lydia Schaurer Memorial also provide operating support for DCCA. Darke County Center for the Arts presents and promotes performing and ﬁne art encouraging cul-

Jericho Fall Gathering WINCHESTER, Ind. – Jericho Friends Church, 4010 E. 100 S., Winchester, Ind., will serve a Chicken and Noodles dinner, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, homemade rolls and pies on Nov. 5, 4-8 p.m. Crafty Corner will have homemade goodies and handcrafted items. The Historic Farmland Players will present “Swann Song” at 6:30 p.m. A freewill donation to Jericho United Society of Friends Women for missions will be accepted. For more information, contact Nancy Brumﬁeld at (765) 584-7898.

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Fall into Christmas comes to Arcanum ARCANUM – Arcanum will showcase a new holiday event this year called “Fall into Christmas” at Brumbaugh Fruit Farm. Brumbaugh Fruit Farm is a family run business that has been serving the com-

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be making an appearance to visit the kids from 2-5 p.m. The event will include three food trucks for the day from Darke and Miami Counties. Grumpy’s BBQ from Greenville will feature pulled pork, brisket and butterﬂy pork chops, Tin Roof Mobile Food from Fletcher features farm raised beef, pork, steak and chicken, Crème de la Crème Cakery of Arcanum features gourmet cupcakes, cupcake sundaes, gourmet caramel apples and deep fried desserts. The Fun Farm will also be open for families to en-

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joy the many activities the farm offers, including Bill 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. Admission price to the Fun Farm (optional) is $8 or save 43 when you 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. They are still in need of additional craft vendors for the event. If you are interested, send an email to Jason Blackburn at popscarparts@reagan.com or call (937) 621-2166. They are also in need of additional musical entertainment. If you are musically talented and would like to perform Christmas themed selections, contact Blackburn.

First UM hosts Rummage Sale

GREENVILLE – First United Methodist church, 202 W. 4th St., Greenville (across from the library), will be hosting a Church Rummage Sale and Luncheon on Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This one-day sale will include lots of good stuff. The side door opens at 9 a.m. with lunch served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will feature homemade soups, breads and cookies. Proceeds will support the mission of the church. Church members hope the community will enjoy shopping for their family needs very reasonable prices. The last hour of the sale will include a $1 bag sale on clothing and household items.

Arcanum High School National Honor Society students will be Trick or Treating on Sunday for others.

Trick or Treat Canned Food Drive in Arcanum ARCANUM – The Arcanum High School National Honor Society is sponsoring their Trick or Treat Canned Food Drive. On Sunday, Oct. 30 during the Arcanum community Trick or Treat, High School students will be canvassing the town to collect non-perishable food items for local food banks. If you would like to donate, please give the items to AHS students during trick or treat. If you would like to help but will not be home during the Trick or Treat event, please leave your items on your front porch or drop them off at the high school. Our goal is to feed those

in need in Arcanum for an entire year. Please help feed those in need in Arcanum.

GHS Class of 1964

GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School Class of 1964 will meet for its monthly luncheon on Nov. 10, 11:30 a.m., at The Greenville Moose Lodge on Sweitzer St., Greenville. You do not need to be a member and they have a great menu. Everyone is welcome for a great time. For questions or more information, call Sue at 467-6894

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CAP provides Winter Crisis and PIPP Plus GREENVILLE – The Community Action Partnership of the Greater Dayton Area will provide emergency energy payment assistance this winter for eligible households. The Winter Crisis Program begins Nov. 1. Under the Winter Crisis Program, eligible households may receive a one-time payment of up to $175 for a utility emergency and $750 for bulk fuel. The Winter Crisis funds can pay a customer’s initial payment for the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP Plus), a PIPP Plus default, a reconnection fee or a deposit. Users of bulk fuel, propane or bottled gas or solid fuels may also be eligible for assistance. A customer may receive a delivery of fuel if their tank contains 25 percent or less of its capacity. Income eligibility for the Winter Crisis Program is 175 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. For a family of four, household income cannot exceed $42,437.50 a year. They must be on PIPP Plus or sign up for PIPP Plus or another payment plan. Proof of citizenship or alien status is required for the primary applicant. United States citizens will be eligible by providing a birth certiﬁcate, baptismal record, or U.S. passport. Those born outside the United States, naturalized citizens or aliens must provide one of the following: * Naturalization papers/certification of citizenship; * Permanent visa;

* Birth certificate or hospital birth record; * Refugee registration card; * U.S. passport; * INS ID card; * Military service record; * Indiana census record; * Voter registration card. Darke County customers may call (937) 548-8143 to make an appointment to re-certify their PIPP Plus status and apply for the Winter Crisis Program. Walk in appointments are available Monday – Friday at 8-9 a.m. for those customers whose utilities have been shut off or are completely out of bulk fuel. Customers are served on a ﬁrst, come ﬁrst served basis. Scheduled appointments start at 9 a.m. The 2015–2016 Utility Payment Assistance Applications are available at www.cap-dayton.org. Customers may be seen at 1469 Sweitzer St., Greenville. Customers must bring all of the following items to their appointment: * Social Security cards for all household members; * Picture ID for the person whose name the account is in; * Current utility bill/disconnect notice/account number; * Proof of income received by all household members age 18 or older for the last 13 weeks, including child support, weekly or bi-weekly pay stubs; Social Security, pension, Workers’ Compensation or unemployment benefits. * Tenant eligibility and rent procedures for those living in HUD housing; * Financial aid break down and tuition and fee bills for students;

* Landlord’s name and telephone number for renters. * Any income from odd jobs. If laid off, documentation from the previous employer is required. If a household member or head of household states they have no income and are being supported by another

household member who has income, they must complete the “Zero Income Self-Declaration Section” of the application form. If a household member is receiving help from a non-household member, the application must include a notarized letter from that person stating how much and how often money is pro-

vided, how the bill is paid, and if the money is a loan or gift. Households reporting zero income who were not required to ﬁle taxes can request a copy of a “Veriﬁcation of Non-Filing Status Transcript” by calling 1-800909-9946, faxing 1-859-669-

3592, or online at http:// www.irs.gov/Individuals/ Get-Transcript. All applications are subject to random audit for accuracy and truthfulness. For more information about the Winter Crisis Program, visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov or call 1-800-282-0880.

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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 never wanted to live anywhere other than in Greenville. She most enjoyed the GPAT Channel 5 TV broadcasts with former council-person Kathleen Floyd, where they

discussed these 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 and has been president of the GHS Alumni Association for the past eight years.

If you want people to come live in your community, why not make a plea on a postcard. That is what North Star did in 1917. It would be interesting to see if they had an influx of residents from the 1910 to the 1920 Census.

It’s been over 100 years since this picture was taken in 1910 and only a couple of these buildings continue to stand. This postcard depicts Pitsburg looking north on Jefferson Street from the intersection of Washington St.

Much of the downtown portion of Versailles was destroyed following the July 6 fire in 1901. This postcard shows the ruble that remained looking northwest from Second Street.

Once a bustling town for the railroad, Union City even had its own streetcar. This is a view of the Union City Interurban Station in 1913.

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Not-For-Profit Technology Workshop PIQUA – The Edison Foundation’s Academy for Community Leadership in partnership with The Paul G. Duke Foundation will present the final Fall Mini Series session which is geared toward strengthening not-for-profit organizations by providing quality educational and training opportunities

on Nov. 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Piqua campus. The “Right Technology Can Keep You Alive, The Wrong Technology Can Kill You” aims to help the not-for-proﬁt groups that do a great job serving their primary mission but often get frustrated with the operational aspects of the organization.

This workshop covers easy, low-cost ways to make computers work for organizations as they hire and grow great people, manage operations, simplify fundraising, and generate more income. Some highlights will include computer security and ways to safeguard conﬁdential information, passwords, and data; how

to use shared checklists and telephone, email, and texting for effective communication; and evaluating the success of fundraisers. Leading the session is Leib Lurie of Kids Read Now. The cost to participate is $15 per person and includes lunch. Registration is preferred by Nov. 4 to ensure a seat. Registration may be completed online by Jeff Kniese, President and CEO of Greenville Federal presents their donation to Amber Garrett, Executive Director of Main Street Greenville. visiting or by contacting Julie Slattery at (937) 778-7805 or emailing jslattery@edisonohio. edu.

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Bed Bug Workshop GREENVILLE – A Bed Bug Workshop will be held Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Shawn Prairie Nature Preserve, 4267 State Route 502, Greenville. The event is sponsored by The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, Darke County General Health District and Ohio State University Extension. Dr. Susan Jones will give the presentation. She will address how to handle infestations and what you can do to protect yourself and your home. There will be time for questions and answers at the end of her presentation. Feel free to bring a snack or sack lunch. The workshop is free and open to anyone. Space may be limited.

Cardinal Center will host bazaar GETTYSBURG – The Friends of the Cardinal Center (Gettysburg School) will host a Christmas Bazaar at the Gettysburg Cardinal Center, 206 E. Main St., Gettysburg, on Nov. 12, 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Shoppers will ﬁnd a wide selection of craft items, baked goods, and specialty items. There will be door prizes to win and concessions available for busy shoppers. Santa will be there to see all of the children from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring your cameras and get pictures taken with Santa. There is no charge for admittance. Handicap parking is available from the Auld Street side of the building.

GREENVILLE – Main Street Greenville recognizes Greenville Federal as one of the Platinum Sponsors for the upcoming 13th annual Hometown Holiday Horse Parade on Nov. 19. “Greenville Federal has been a continued supporter of the Hometown Holiday Horse Parade for many years,” said Amber Garrett, executive director of Main Street Greenville. “Their support allows us to provide a quality event for all to enjoy and is greatly appreciated.” The 2016 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. “Greenville Federal, the oldest bank headquartered in Darke County, is happy to partner with Main Street Greenville in its efforts to help our community thrive and create a quality of life important to all of us,” said Jeff Kniese, President and CEO of Greenville Federal. “In-

vesting back to local communities has long been a trademark of Greenville Federal. Enjoy the parade and remember this holiday season to ‘Bank Local - Buy Local.’” 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 Wayne Healthcare, Greenville Federal, Interim HealthCare, & Edison Community College. “We are thankful for all of our sponsors’ support. Many are continued sponsors who help us create this event for our community each year,” said Joel Allread, Board President for Main Street Greenville. Please visit www. downtowngreenville. org or www.facebook. com/mainstreetgreenville for more information about Main Street Greenville and the 13th Annual Hometown Holiday Horse Parade. If you have any questions, you can contact them at 937548-4998 or agarrett@ mainstreetgreenville. org.

BEAN SUPPER AT LEGION

NEW MADISON – Unit #245 American Legion Treasurer Mary Lou Harter and Chaplain Alene Mogle taste test the pot of ham and beans that will be the main course members will be dishing up for the annual Nov. 11 Veterans Day Bean Supper beginning at 5 p.m. (following the ﬂag burning). Also on the menu will be corn bread, relishes and coffee. The public is invited to attend.

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FFA conducting Fall Fruit Sale through Nov. 15

Over 90 horse entries make this parade one you don’t want to miss. (Timothy Clopp Photography)

Entries accepted for Holiday Horse Parade GREENVILLE – Voted best parade by the readers of Ohio Magazine in 2015, Main Street Greenville is busy preparing for the 13th Annual Hometown Holiday Horse Parade. The parade will take place the weekend before Thanksgiving on Nov. 19. The lighted horse parade event boasts 90+ entries and brings an estimated 8,000+ spectators into the downtown Greenville area. The parade will travel down South Broadway, travel around the circle, and return back up South Broadway.

Genealogical Society meets

GREENVILLE – Darke County Genealogical Society, inc. is having a meeting at 2 p.m. at Garst Museum on Nov. 6. For more information, call 5488295. This meeting is open to anyone interested. This will be the annual Christmas Party, First Families and Toni Siler Award meeting. Bring ﬁnger foods to share.

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The parade begins at 7 p.m. with entertainment leading up to the main event. Also, downtown businesses will be open late for holiday shopping and dining. Main Street Greenville, the non-proﬁt organization that has been coordinating the event since 2004, and the Hometown Holiday Horse Parade Committee is accepting entries for the parade. All entries must be horse-drawn carriages, wagons, riders or buggies. Nothing motorized is permitted for this parade. Entry forms can be submitted online by visiting www.mainstreetgreenville.org, or by contacting their ofﬁce at 937-5484998 for a printed form. Please visit www. mainstreetgreenville.org or their social media accounts for more information about the organization and the 13th Annual Hometown Holiday Horse Parade. If you have any questions, you can contact them at 937-548-4998 or agarrett@mainstreetgreenville.org.

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Conferences in Arcanum

ARCANUM – ParentTeacher Conferences for Arcanum High School, grades 9-12, are scheduled for Nov. 10, 4-7 p.m. All parents of Arcanum High School students are invited to attend. Please call the school at 692-5174 x-1337 to schedule speciﬁc appointments, or come in to the school during the listed hours to meet with teachers. Parents who are unable to attend during the scheduled conference hours may call the school to set up conferences with teachers for other times and dates.

to a honey crisp apple. Other products on the order blank include Honey Krunch nuts, pecan halves, chocolate covered pecans and honey roasted pecans, whole cashews, Brittle Bites, Butter Toffee nuts, mixed nuts, skinless peanuts, peanut gift pack, which contains Honey Krunch, Brittle Bites and skinless peanuts, and the chocolate nut gift pack, which includes chocolate covered almonds and cashews. New this year is chocolate covered peanuts. Also available this year is a 19.5 oz. jar of DB Yummers Sweet and Smokey barbecue sauce, a 19.5 oz. jar of mildly spicy barbecue sauce and a 19.5 oz. jar of the Island barbecue sauce. A selection of approximately 12 oz. blocks

of Pearl Valley Cheeses is available as well, including mild Swiss, marble, Colby, pepper jack, horseradish, mozzarella and baby Swiss. New to the Pearl Valley selections are blocks of Farmer’s cheese and a 12 oz. summer sausage. Other

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PITSBURG – Franklin Monroe will hold Parent Teacher Conferences on Nov. 9 and 10, at the school. Meeting times are Nov. 9, 4:15-7:45 p.m. and Nov. 10, noon-7 p.m. for the elementary school. High school conferences are Nov. 9, 3:15-6:45 p.m. and Nov. 10, noon-7 p.m. for the middle/high school. There will be a two hour early dismissal on Nov. 9. To schedule an appointment, call the middle/ high school at 947-1328 or elementary school at 9471327.

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BRADFORD – On Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bradford Public Library will host its annual New Friends of the Library Craft Show. This will be a great time for early shoppers to get those one-of-a-kind gifts for family and friends. There will be a wide variety of items for you to choose. If you are a crafter and want to participate, contact Friend’s President Carolyn Smith at 448-2285 for more information.

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CHERRY TOMATOES 2/3.00 ................................................ GREEN CABBAGE .39lb ................................................

TURKEY HAM 3.19lb ................................................

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CHOPPED HAM 2.69lb ................................................ Kentucky’s Best Brand Red Skin

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Healing event for survivors on Nov. 19 PIQUA – Residents of Miami, Darke and Shelby Counties who have lost a child or other loved one to suicide, drug overdose or other unexpected loss are invited to attend a Healing from Unexpected Loss program 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 19 at the Emerson Center, Edison State Community College, Piqua.

The program is being sponsored by the Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services in partnership with NAMI/ Darke, Miami and Shelby Counties and the Miami County Chapter of The Compassionate Friends, and in conjunction with International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, a pro-

gram of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. “Those who have lost a loved one to suicide or drug overdose often feel a stigma,” said Mark McDaniel, Executive Director of the Tri-County Board, “and especially if that loved one is a child, there’s a layer of guilt. Meeting others in our

local community who have experienced similar loss may lessen the feelings of guilt and stigma and help the healing process.” NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness with a local chapter serving Darke, Miami and Shelby Counties. NAMI provides information, education and advocacy for individuals and families living with mental illness. More information about NAMI/Darke Miami and Shelby Counties can be found at www. NAMIofDMS.org. The Miami County Chapter meets at Nashville Church, 4540 West State Route 571, West Milton, the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. The healing program will be designed with the special needs of survivors of suicide, drug overdose or unexpected loss in mind. Pre-registration is not required, and there is no cost to attend. For more information, email Brad Reed, ReedB@tcbmds.org.

First Friday features free indoor movie

GREENVILLE – Didn’t get tickets for Main Street Greenville’s sold out Chocolate Walk event for November’s First Friday? No worries, they have a free bonus event for all to enjoy. Head to Greenville First United Methodist Church, 202 W. Fourth St., on Nov. 4 for a free showing of the movie Up. With it being a First Friday event, many downtown businesses will stay open late. Main Street Greenville encourages everyone to dine and shop downtown, with the movie starting at 7:15 p.m. Free popcorn will be provided by First United Methodist Church, and the event is kindly sponsored by Greenville National Bank. Main Street Greenville is a non-proﬁt organization committed to stimulating and supporting revitalization efforts, historic preservation and economic growth in Historic Downtown Greenville. To learn more about the organization, visit www.DowntownGreenville. org or call 937-548-4998. You can also like the organization on Facebook to receive updates on a regular basis (www.facebook.com/ mainstreetgreenville).

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Congressman Warren Davidson tours an electronics engineering lab with Peggy Wiggins, Director of the Business and Industry Center, Dave Barth, Associate Professor of Electronics Engineering Technology, and other College ofﬁcials.

Congressman visits Edison State PIQUA – Warren Davidson, U.S. Congressman representing the eighth district of Ohio, made a visit to Edison State Community College in Piqua to tour facilities, explore programs, and take a closer look at workforce development and student success initiatives occurring throughout the college. “Education and training are the key for many Ohioans in making better lives for themselves,” said Davidson. “We have many ﬁrst rate educational institutions in the 8th District and we are fortunate to have Edison State Community College among them.” While on campus, Davidson visited the student affairs suite where he learned more about Edison State’s award-winning new student model which utilizes in-depth advising to develop a student education plan that maps out how each student will complete their program of study and, ultimately, achieve their career goals.

Davidson was then given a tour of the electronics engineering and nursing laboratories to further explore the career programs, which have consistently earned high job placement rates. Representatives of Edison State’s Business and Industry Center highlighted workforce-training opportunities offered at the College’s Piqua and Darke County campuses. Davidson was also informed of Edison State’s growing reputation as a regional leader in apprentice and internship programming, including details on industry and university partnerships that take a student-focused approach. The group made their ﬁnal stop in a humanities class, where Davidson was able to get a feel for the student experience. “After seeing their state-of-the-art facilities and meeting their instructors, I know Ohio’s next generation is well suited to face the economic challenges of the coming years.”

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Following the announcement of the 2016 Chief Green Wave, Justin McMiller, senior Victoria Landis was crowned this year’s Homecoming Queen prior to the kick-off of last Friday’s varsity football game. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

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BPW kicks oﬀ raﬄe at Guest Night

Pictured are Danielle and Debbie with their donation.

Francis gives to furry friends on birthday GREENVILLE - Danielle Francis made a selﬂess donation to the Darke County Animal Shelter. Francis turned 10 years old and wanted to help the animals at the Animal Shelter. She decided instead of birthday presents for herself; why not help the dogs and cats at the Shelter. She told her family and friends she wanted dog and cat food, dog and cat treats, and toys so she could help the fourlegged animals at the Shelter. Danielle and her Mom Debbie came to the Shelter

and donated bags and bags of dog and cat food. The Shelter staﬀ was very surprised and grateful when they walked in. The four legged friends at the Shelter were very happy also. The Darke County Animal Shelter and the Friends of the Darke County Animal Shelter want to thank Danielle, her family and friends for thinking of our four-legged friends. This was a wonderful gift from Danielle and is a true example of her character and upbringing.

November programs at Worch Library VERSAILLES – Worch Memorial Public Library is oﬀering a variety of programs throughout November. Now is the time to check out the website at www.worch.lib.oh.us to see all the great activities that are available. Knitting Circle is on Nov. 1, 5 p.m. Come to this program to talk about knitting with others or get some tips on the current project. Bread Making with Betty will be on Nov. 5, noon. In this delicious and informational program, participants will learn about bread making, the diﬀerent methods of using yeast and be able to sample some of the examples. On Mondays at 6 p.m. is story time for three-yearolds to kindergarten age and on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. is Wee Read for ages up to

36 months. On Wednesdays at 3:15 p.m. are the afterschool programs for the school age children and includes Minecraft, Lego Club, Techniques and Mega Mighty Readers. On the ﬁfth Wednesday is the Wii Gaming afterschool event. Also, on Thursdays are the Thumbs up Thursday programs for teens at 3:15 p.m. On Nov. 17, noon, the Lunch Bunch book club meets. This month’s book is A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler. At 6 p.m. the Book End book club meets and they will be discussing The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant. For more information about these programs or anything else at the library, call 526-3416 or visit www. worch.lib.oh.us for a calendar with a full list of the activities throughout the year.

FM FAFSA workshop PITSBURG – For Franklin Monroe seniors and parents, Sinclair Community College will be at Franklin Monroe on Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. to present a FAFSA workshop and question and answer session. FAFSA applications can be ﬁnished and submitted after Oct. 15. If you are an FM senior parent and you would like to learn to navigate the FAFSA system, this is a great chance to walk through the process and ask questions. Sign up for this in the high school principal’s oﬃce. On Nov. 9, 6 p.m., there will be a College Boot Camp for all students and parents 9-12. One of the main presenters is Anne McKin-

ney who runs the program Bridges to College. She has numerous helpful handouts and will be available to answer questions. Also, Mr. Gish, the FM counselor and Laura Ayres, who is just finishing up her counseling degree will be there with hints and handouts and to provide information. This program will address strategies in the 9th and 10th grade to prepare for college. There will be information about scholarships, college financing and the GPA and ACT scores necessary to get into Ohio’s various colleges and universities. Please sign up in the principal’s office.

GREENVILLE – Greenville Business & Professional Women’s Club (BPW) guests and members recently enjoyed shopping, food and fashion at their annual guest night “What a Girl Wants” event on Oct. 13. The evening started with social time and appetizers catered by J’s Country Store. Many silent auction items were available for bidding along with shopping at various vendor tables. Several door prizes were given out and a 50/50 raffle drawing was held. Committee Chair Debbie Niekamp along with committee members Susan Shields and Vicki Cost treated those in attendance to a fashion show with Tracy Wheeler, stylist for LuLaRoe. Several members and guests served as models for the evening. LuLaRoe is a unique company that offers original limited edition, on-trend clothing at pop up boutiques. The ‘super raffle’ was launched with a chance to

win one of four prizes: a stunning Austrian Crystal Necklace from the Oliver Weber collection made with Swarovski elements donated by Wieland Jewelers, a travel package with two $125 Collette travel vouchers from Good Times Fun Times, a 5 speed Diamond Blender with 60 oz. pitcher from KitchenAid, and tickets to the Winery at Versailles “Thrill of the Grill for 2”. Raﬄe tickets are available at the New Madison Public Library, by contacting Susan Shields at (937) 548-2592 or Debbie Niekamp at (419) 3052178 or any BPW member. The drawing will be held at the club’s meeting on Dec. 8. The winner does not need to be present to win. Tickets are $2 each or 6 for $10. Special thanks to the following vendors, silent auction donors and members for making this event a success: Wieland Jewelers, Good Times Fun Times (Sue Christian), KitchenAid, Win-

Down to Earth Book Club meets Nov. 7 GREENVILLE – The Darke County Park District reminds the public about the Down to Earth Book Club’s autumn selection. Each quarter the program will feature a diﬀerent book, some by well-known nature writers, some about outdoor adventure, and even some about pioneers settling Ohio. Everyone is invited to read the book and join them at the nature center to discuss the work, enjoy treats, and suggest future books. In its fourth season, the

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BRADFORD – Bradford Public Library is hosting Lego lovers on Nov. 25 and 26. All Lego Lovers and aﬁcionados are invited to help build the library’s Lego Christmas Village and Santa Claus Town. BPL has just purchased the newest Lego Christmas Village piece. This will be the newest added to our current collection. All Legos will be provided for this project. Come in anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The second Saturday to help build the Christmas project will be Dec. 3 during the same times. This activity is recommended for kids 10 years through adult. You don’t need to sign up, just come and join in the fun. The village and Santa Town will be displayed throughout the library with the names of the builders.

Down to Earth Book Club is reading My First Summer in the Sierra by John Muir. First published in 1911, it is based on the diary Muir kept during a four month stay with sheep herders in the high Sierra Nevada Mountains in 1869. It tells of the magniﬁcent vistas, diverse wildlife, and wild country that would one day become Yosemite National Park. This season’s book club will meet Nov. 7, 6:30 p.m., at the Shawnee Prairie Preserve Nature Center. Please call ahead to let them know you plan on participating in the upcoming book club discussion. The Darke County Parks Nature Center can be reached at (937) 5480165.

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GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School Key Club, Student Council and Varsity G Club held several fundraisers including a carnival for Cindi Hill, mother of GHS senior Alli Hill. “We did a fundraiser for the Hill family,” said GHS Student Council Advisor Carol Paul. “She (Cindi) has stage four breast cancer. The students came to us and wanted to know if they could put together something to raise money for medical bills and such. For the past several weeks we have had several fund raisers.” The entire GHS student body met Wednesday afternoon in the High School gym as the Hill family was presented a check for $1,450.00 from Greenville High School. “The support has been overwhelming,” said a tearful Cindy Hill. “I appreciate everything…and more than anyone knows. My husband had a heart attack two years ago and he’s still not working. This is huge.” “It’s a good thing for our kids to see they can help others,” said GHS Assistant Principal David Torrence. “It’s a good thing for our kids to know that they can

be part of something bigger than themselves and that not only do we recognize that we did that…that we show that we care enough to help other people in times of need.” Alli was the starting catcher and spot starter on the mound as a junior for the 26-7 2016 Lady Wave fast pitch softball team and is a member of the Varsity G Club. Paul and Torrence were full of pride and praise while sharing the outpouring of compassion for the Hill family. “Our community, our staff, our students, they pulled through…they came and what a blessing,” said Paul. “What a blessing for the family touched by the gifts that we were able to give.” “We have great kids,” Torrence said. “The kids who seem to get attention sometimes are the ones that do stuff that’s not in line with the rules, but the vast majority of our kids do what they’re asked without question.” “A lot of them go above and beyond and take the time to help other people,” added Torrence. “That is something that we just don’t celebrate enough, so it was good for us to celebrate that. We did something nice for somebody today.”

Lt. Dirk Lewis is sworn in by Mayor Steve Willman while family and friends watch. (Ryan Berry photo)

Greenville Fire Dept. has a new lieutenant GREENVILLE – The Greenville Fire Department has a new lieutenant on staff. On Oct. 24, Dirk Lewis stood before Mayor Steve Willman and recited the oath to rise to his new position. Lt. Lewis has been a ﬁreﬁghter with the city for the past 15 years. He will be responsible for running when the captain is absent. He will also have addition-

al duties. Lewis said he felt it was time to try for the promotion because of the number of young ﬁreﬁghters on the force. “It was my time to do that,” he said. Joining Lewis for the swearing-in ceremony were his wife, Elizabeth; daughters, Leah and Ripley; parents, Noah and Rose Lewis; and family friend, Rachel.

GREENVILLE – After the City of Greenville expressed an interest in installing a splash pad at South Park at its meeting with city council earlier this month, Phillip Pierri, of the YOLO organization, addressed council on Tuesday to give them an update on the project his group is working on for downtown Greenville. Pierri stressed these projects are two separate types of features for the city. The city is pursuing an actual splash pad that would have fun water features designed for kids and South Park is the perfect spot. The YOLO group’s project is an urban park with a water feature. He pointed out the South Park project would be great for kids to run around in their bathing suit and for parents to sit around in a lawn chair while their child plays. The urban park proposed for the corner of Martin Street and South Broadway wouldn’t fulﬁll the same need as South Park. He believes YOLO’s park design, combined with the Annie Oakley Park across the street, provides a great entry into the historic downtown area. YOLO has raised nearly $400,000 of its $750,000 goal and hopes to complete Phase 1 and 2 of the project by the end of 2017. The funds so far have come from a State of Ohio grant ($250,000), Zechar-Bailey, Second

Shown is an artist’s concept drawing of the urban park proposed by YOLO at the corner of South Broadway and Martin Streets.

National Bank, Wayne HealthCare/Wayne HealthCare Foundation and sponsorship funding from the YOLO Festival of Races. Pierri’s visit to council was two-fold. First, he wanted to give an update on where the project stood and secondly, he wanted to know if there was anything more his group needed to do to get an agreement worked out with the city to move forward on the project. YOLO needs the city’s consent to develop city owned property (parking lot) along with property currently owned by the Pierris and Steyers (Hamburger Shop) and an agreement for the city to accept the park. Pierri is hoping to have an answer at the Nov. 1 meeting of Greenville City Council. Once approval is given, YOLO hopes to begin

(YOLO will purchase the Hamburger Shop property from the Pierris and Steyers at the same price they purchased the property), most of the site work and the demolition of the Hamburger Shop and installation of the water feature. The cost of Phase 1 is estimated at $320,922. A couple of the facets of Phase 2 include erecting a 38x16 pavilion and adding 200-feet of iron fencing. Phase 2’s cost is expected to be $239,898.63. Pierri said the park could be open after Phase 2 is complete as Phase 3 can be completed over a period of time. Plans in Phase 3 call for green space landscaping and sod, bike racks and benches, painting, tree gates, irrigation, public restrooms, signage, trash cans and supervision. The cost for Phase 3 is estimated at $189,178.47.

Hooper to help GCS focus on academic growth SUSAN HARTLEY

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GREENVILLE – Greenville City School’s newest administrator says he’s looking forward to helping as the district continues to improve academically. “Greenville is in an improvement process,” says James Hooper, who began his new duties as the district’s curriculum director Oct. 3. Hooper was approved by the board of education in September to work with staff as the district works to meet state standards and improve state report card grades. A curriculum specialist in the Vandalia-Butler School District since 2001, Hooper says more work is needed for Greenville students to meet state requirements. “We weren’t seeing growth in students in general,” Hooper said “according to the measurements” on the state report card. Hooper plans to “focus” on student growth as well as staff training. “There’s a lot of issues with the state report card,” Hooper admitted, referring to recent comments

  made by Ohio Treasurer Dave Yost that constantly changing expectations are not being made of any other type of business or industry in the state. “They are asking a lot of our teachers, but consistently changing what the standards are. And they (state) expect results,” Hooper explained. As far as Greenville schools, Hooper said his goal is to “focus on areas where we need to improve.” The Third Grade Guarantee, which measures reading levels for all the state’s third-graders, isn’t much of a problem for Greenville. “We had a 95 percent move of third-graders into fourth grade,” this past year, he explained. Hooper wants to provide teacher/staff training and professional development to help “make sure teachers are focused on the state standards and

provide opportunities for teachers to discuss district data and be able to plan” together. The district, Hooper explained, already has a state-approved waiver day for teachers to focus on language arts curriculum. “I’m looking forward to working with staff and students at Greenville,” Hooper said, “to provide the best education we can and grow all students.” Hooper, a Tipp City native, earned a bachelor’s degree from Miami University, a master’s degree in geology from the University of Dayton and earned a curriculum support license from Antioch McGregor in Yellow Springs. He taught science at Northwestern in Springﬁeld before teaching at Vandalia-Butler Schools, accepting the curriculum specialist position in 2001. Hooper, whose laptop

James Hooper began his new position as Greenville City School’s curriculum director on Oct. 3. (Susan Hartley photo) screensaver is a picture he took while visiting Machu Picchu, says he has enjoyed trips to Peru and Brazil with the Tipp City Church of the Nazarene’s Work and Witness mission, building churches. “In a week’s time we build the churches on foundations already prepared for us,” Hooper explained. Hooper and his wife Denise are parents of three children, Catie of Kansas City, Rachel of Columbus, and Andy, who is serving with the U.S. Coast Guard in Oregon. They also have two grandchildren.

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developing the blueprint and begin the site work by the end of the year. Once the project is completed, YOLO would transfer the park to the city. The city would then take full responsibility for maintenance and upkeep of the park, which Pierri estimates to be $11,900 to $27,100 yearly. The estimate doesn’t take into account the cost of electricity or water. YOLO plans on installing a ﬂow-through system in its water feature, which would eliminate the need for additional equipment and chemicals. He also suggested a tank could be used to collect the water and recycled for use downtown or in the park’s restroom if and when they are built. He expects the water feature would use 1.1 million gallons yearly. Phase 1 would include land acquisition

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October is Fall Car Care Month Protect your vehicle from snow and ice Winter can be an unforgiving season. Freezing temperatures coupled with snow and ice can take its toll on people who live in climates where cold weather is a fact of winter life. While winter can test people’s patience, it also can be harsh on cars and trucks. Understanding what components of a vehicle can be compromised

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GREENVILLE – On Oct. 9, the City of Greenville Fire Department held a Fire Prevention Open House. They would like to thank the public for coming out to the fire department and partaking in the various activities. They also want to thank Allen Keaser and Chris Norris for bringing the Dalmatian fire dogs, Rage & Rocko and Clinton Randall and The Early Bird Mascot, Scoop who provided much pleasure to all. Various safety handouts were available. A 9-volt battery exchange, sponsored by The Darke County Solid Waste District was available with a five battery limit for residents with a Darke County address. The City of Greenville Fire Department would like to thank McDonald’s

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4-Paws fundraiser CELINA – The third annual 4-Paws for Veterans Vendor/Craft Show/ Fundraiser will be held Nov. 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Mercer County Fairground’s Junior Fair Building, 1001 W. Market St., Celina. Start your Christmas shopping early. There will be over 50 crafters and vendors. Proceeds will beneﬁt a service dog for a veteran suﬀering from PTSD or other disabilities. It has been found that dogs

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The Palestine-Hollansburg Joint Sewer District of Darke County, Ohio hereby gives notice of its intent to file an application for financial assistance through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development for the construction of a wastewater collection and treatment system. This notice is published in accordance with Rural Development regulations contained in RUS Instruction 1780.19 (a). The proposed project will provide sanitary service to existing residential customers within the Villages of Palestine and Hollansburg. The proposed project will include sanitary sewer, force main sewer, a lift station, and a centralized treatment facility. 10/30, 1T

LEGAL NOTICE TO MICHAEL WYNN Probate Court of Darke County, Ohio Adoption of Landin Ryan Domingo (Case No. 16-5-022)

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You are hereby notified that on August 3, 2016, Tyler Lee Domingo filed a Petition to adopt Landin Ryan Wynn and to change the name of the minor to Landin Ryan Domingo. The Petition for Adoption will be heard on November 29, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. in the Probate Court of Darke County, Ohio. Travis L. Fliehman (0071874) Attorney for Petitioner 8314 State Route 121 Greenville, Ohio 45331 937-548-6888

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PRIVATE SALE OF REAL ESTATE 65.790 ACRES LOCATED ON KESTER-BYARD ROAD, GREENVILLE, OHIO BY SEALED BID. November 4, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Robert P. Longenecker and Clouia J. Longenecker, will take sealed bids for the purchase of the real estate consisting of 65.790 acres determined by a survey completed 8-31-2016, Section 31, Richland Township, Darke County, Ohio located on Kester-Byard Road, Greenville, Ohio. Bidders may obtain a bid packet with sale terms, conditions and bid form from the ofﬁce of Thomas L. Guillozet, Attorney at Law, 207 East Main Street, Versailles, Ohio 45380, 526-3501. All bids must be received by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on November 4, 2016. Sellers reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Successful bidder to sign a contract for the purchase of said real estate and pay ten percent (10%) down 24 hours after notiﬁcation of acceptance of bid. The balance to be paid at closing to be held on or before 30 days from date of contract. Possession of premises on or before 30 days from date of closing or earlier if crops previously harvested from the real estate. Thomas L. Guillozet, Esq. Hanes Law Group, LTD 10/23, 10/30 2T

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CONTRACT RATES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST BUSINESS LINE ADS $1.85/line, $7.40 min. IN MEMORIAM, CARD OF THANKS 45¢ word “Homeowner” ads are $1.85/line, $7.40 minimum Use the handy order blank appearing on this page. NORTH FARM PASTURE RENT The Board of Darke County Commissioners will be receiving ‘sealed bids’ until 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 2, 2016, for leasing a designated fenced in area, consisting of approximately 30 acres, in two (2) parcels of land, for pasturing livestock at the County’s North Farm, commonly known as Children’s Home Farm. Specifications may be picked up at the Commissioners Office, 520 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH. Robin Blinn, Administrative Clerk/Secretary DARKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 10/23, 10/30 2 T

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In compliance with Section 5715.17, Revised Code of Ohio, the tax returns for the current year have been revised and the valuations have been completed and approved by the County Board of Revision on October 19, 2016 and are now open for public inspection in the office of the County Auditor. Any complaints against such valuation and assessment, except valuations fixed and assessments made by the Department of Taxation of Ohio, will be heard by the County Board of Revision in May, 2017, in the Conference room of the County Administration Building. CAROL GINN Darke County Auditor Darke County, Ohio 10/23, 10/30 2T

CITY OF GREENVILLE

On October 18, 2016, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: • Ordinance #16-103 Supplemental Appropriations • Ordinance #16-104 authorizing an easement for right of way for a bikeway shared with Darke Co. Park District • Resolution #16-105 authorizing the disposition of no longer needed personal property • Resolution #16-106 authorizing bids for contracts for Water Plant chemicals previously bid without approval from Council but then subsequently authorized for bid 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 Greenville City Council 10/23, 10/30 2T

In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio Division of Domestic Relations Case No. 16DIV00510

Nicole S. Hernandez, Plaintiﬀ

124 E. Main St., Versailles, Ohio 45380 DOB: 10/17/1990

vs. Gerardo Hernandez, Defendant Unknown DOB: 09/24/1985

Defendant, GERARDO V. HERNANDEZ, whose last known address is UNKNOWN due to deportation to Mexico, and cannot through reasonable diligence be ascertained will take notice that on the 15th day of September, 2016, the Plaintiﬀ, NICOLE S. HERNANDEZ, ﬁled a complaint against him in the Court of Common Pleas of Darke County, Ohio, Domestic Relations Division, being Case No. 16DIV00510, the docket of said Court, the object and prayer of said Complaint being for a Divorce from the Defendant. Custody of and support for the minor child, division of property, and such other relief as may be equitable. Defendant is required to answer within twenty-eight (28) days after the last publication of the notice. L. PATRICK MULLIGAN of L. PATRICK MULLIGAN & ASSOCIATES, L.P.A., CO. Supreme Court #0016118 28 N. Wilkinson Street Dayton, Ohio 45402 (937) 228-9790 (937) 228-9788 patrickmulligan@patrickmulligan.com 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30

Darke County Sheriff’s Estate Sales For more information call 937-547-4603 or go to www.darkecountysheriff.org

Sheriﬀ’s Sale of Real Estate

JPMorgan VS. No. 16CV00253 Robert Anthony, et al.

JPMorgan VS. No. 16CV00045 Mendy Helton, et al.

Deutsche Bank VS. No. 16CV00383 Dennis Baker, et al.

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will oﬀer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, November 4, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Village of Pitsburg in Darke County to-wit:

Street Address: 320 Baker St Pitsburg, Ohio Parcel Number: K43230812010111700

Street Address: 13502 Hillgrove Ft. Recovery Rd Ft. Recovery, Ohio Parcel Number: J37011417000030200

Street Address: 230 E Main St Gettysburg, Ohio Parcel Number: A05431025020212600

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $55,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $30,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $45,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriﬀ 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 3T

TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriﬀ Toby L. Spencer, Sheriﬀ 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 3T 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 3T

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General Information The Sheriff is issued Orders of Sales from the Clerk of Courts Office. Sales are advertised in The Early Bird once every week for three consecutive weeks. The Sheriff’s Office does not mail or give away a list of properties or information about purchasing foreclosed property. The properties are not available for tour or inspection as the Sheriff’s Office does not have keys to any properties. Prior to the sale,

Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

most properties are appraised from the outside only. The property is sold “as is”, caveat emptor (let the buyer beware). The Sheriff’s office does not have information on liens or taxes. Real estate tax information can be found at the following web site: darkepropertymax.governmax.com real estate appraisal database. All sales are held in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building, 520 South Broadway, Greenville.

Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

All sales begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Bidding information Bidding starts at two-thirds of the appraised value. Successful bidders must deposit 15% of the purchase price at the time of the sale. Personal check (proper ID, local check signed in our presence), cashier’s check or cash is accepted. The buyer will be required to sign a disclaimer that relieves the Sheriff and appraising agents of liabilities of

hazards, or past due bills, as it it the responsibility of the buyer to look into these matters before the sale date. The unpaid balance of the purchase price must be paid at the confirmation of the sale, which is approximately 30 days after the date of sale. More Information You may contact Abby Wilson at (937) 547-4603 if you require further information. A listing of properties can be viewed at darkecountysheriff.org.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF REAL ESTATE ESTATE OF SUSAN ANN DUNEVANT, DECEASED DARKE COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 2014-1-097 Address of Property: 736 Jackson Street, Greenville, Ohio 45331 Pursuant to the Order of the Probate Court of Darke County, Ohio, in Case No. 2014-1-097A, we will offer for sale at public auction on the 22nd day of November, 2016 at 5:30 PM on the premises, the following described real estate situate in the County of Darke, State of Ohio, to wit: Situate in the City of Greenville, County of Darke, and State of Ohio: Being Lot Numbered Two Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Four (2454) in College Court Addition to said City of Greenville, Ohio, and recorded in Volume 421, Page 246, of the Darke County Deed Records. Parcel No.: F27-2-211-02-04-01-10700 (Lot 2454) Said premises are appraised at $38,000.00 and must be sold for not less than two-thirds (2/3) of said appraised value. The terms of the sale and payment of the purchase money shall be cash, $3,000.00 paid on the day of the sale with the balance due at closing. Closing of the sale shall be within forty-ﬁve (45) days of date of sale. The real estate taxes becoming due and payable June 2016, shall be paid by Seller, and Buyer shall pay all real estate taxes and assessments becoming due and payable thereafter. DANIEL C. SCHIPFER, JR., EXECUTOR Estate of SUSAN ANN DUNEVANT 507 South Broadway Greenville, Ohio 45331. 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 3T COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DARKE COUNTY, OHIO American Financial Resources, Inc. Plaintiff v. Marlyn Widener fka Marlyn Marie Henninger, et al. Defendants Case Number: 16CV00470 Judge: Jonathan P. Hein LEGAL NOTICE Marlyn Widener fka Marlyn Marie Henninger and the Unknown Spouse of Marlyn Widener fka Marlyn Marie Henninger will take notice that the Plaintiff, American Financial Resources, Inc., ﬁled its Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas, Darke County, Ohio, with the above referenced case number. The object of, and demand for relief in the Complaint is, to foreclose upon the Plaintiff’s Mortgage recorded upon the real estate described below and in which the Plaintiff alleges that the foregoing Defendants have or claim to have an interest: Situated in the County of Darke in the State of Ohio and in the City of Greenville, and bounded and described as follows: Lot No. One Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Eight (1398) in D.L. Meeker’s First Addition to the City of Greenville, Ohio. Property Address: 510 N. Broadway Street, Greenville, OH 45331 PPN: F27-2-212-27-02-04-10400 The Defendants named above are 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. Matthew A. Taulbee (0077984) Ethan A. Hill (0088673) Gerner & Kearns Co., L.P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff 809 Wright’s Summit Parkway, Suite 200, Fort Wright, KY 41011 Phone: 513-241-7722 Fax: 859-292-5300 judicialservices@gernerlaw.com 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 3T

PILLOWTOP 14 INCH THICK MATTRESS & BOX SPRINGS: FULL SET $237; QUEEN SET $259; KING SET $399. NEW IN PLASTIC WITH WARRANTY. 937-884-5455 We deliver LG front loader washer, 3 yrs old, works like new, $450. Call/text 564-4870 Antique oak kitchen table, 4 chairs, $75 OBO. 937-884-7113 44” round solid oak dining table w/leaf & set of 4 matching cushioned chairs. $100. 937-4238713 New, warehouse liquidation, queen $169, king $219, full $139, twin $109. We deliver. Call 937884-5455 FURNITURE SHOPPE - NEW LOCATION! 901 E. Elm, Union City, OH. 10am-5pm Mon.-Fri. Used appliances. Reconditioned bedding. Some furniture. 937423-5397 HELP WANTED Need serious, dependable, hardworking & energetic individuals to insert Early Birds. MUST be 18 years or older & able to stand a maximum of 8-12 hrs or longer as needed. Inserting starts on Fridays at 8pm. If you are interested please call 937-547-0851. If no answer please leave your name, address, and telephone number where you may be reached Full or part-time Carpenter. Minimum 2 years experience. 548-2307 Glick’s Construction, Inc, locally owned & operated construction company with over 20 years in business, looking for reliable, self-motivated, hardworking individuals who are willing to learn & grow with our company. Skills beneficial but not required. Must have valid driver’s license. Call 547-3051 SNOW REMOVAL. Hand Shoveling & Tractor/Truck positions available. Send resume to PO Box 141, or fill out application at: Crowell Lawn Service, 377 Eidson Rd, Greenville, OH 45331

PRIVATE SALE OF REAL ESTATE BY SEALED BID TROUTWINE FARMS, INC.

Troutwine Farms, Inc., will take sealed bid on the real estate located at Folkerth Road and Slade Road, Greenville, Ohio iden�fied as follows: 47.538 acres more or less of real property (bare ground-no improvements), Township of Van Buren, Darke County, Ohio, Parcel ID No. Q62-0-309-18-00-00-102-01 (47.538 acres) and 20.00 acres more or less of real property (bare ground-no improvements), Township of Van Buren, Darke County, Ohio, Parcel ID No. Q62-0-309-17-00-00-403-00 (20.00 acres), a total of 67.538 acres more of less. The subject property is being sold “as is”. The sealed bids will be accepted at the Law Office of Garbig & Schmidt, LLC, 2840 Alt. St. Rt. 49 N., Suite A, Arcanum, Ohio, un�l Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. Ohio �me. 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 16, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. Ohio �me. All interested bidders who have submi�ed sealed bids may be present at the opening of the bids and may raise their bids. Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. The successful bidder shall enter into a contract for the purchase of said real estate. The successful bidder shall pay $25,000.00 earnest money deposit on date of sale. The balance of said purchase price shall be due and payable upon delivery of an Ohio Warranty Deed within thirty (30) days a�er sale date or as soon thereafter as the Seller determines, but in no event later than December 31, 2016. Seller pays real estate taxes due in January 2017 (payable February 2017), Purchaser shall pay all real estate taxes due therea�er, 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 adver�sement. A bid packet including a map of real property and bid form will be available at the office of Garbig & Schmidt, LLC, A�orneys at Law at 2840 Alt. St. Rt. 49N, Suite A, Arcanum, Ohio 45304 or call (937) 692-5278. 10/30, 11/6, 2T

FARM GROUND LEASE

The Village of Arcanum, Darke County, Ohio, will accept sealed bids until 11:00 AM on the 14th day of November 2016 for the rental of a total of approximately 31 acres of farm ground, more or less (parcel #’s P56-0308-17-00-00-20100; P56-0-308-16-00-00-30500; and P59-2-308-09-0102-109-02). 26 acres of this farmland contains Village water wells, and is located approximately one and one-half miles south of the Village of Arcanum. Previous year’s cop was beans on all parcels. Bidders shall state the bid price per acre. No bid less than $250.00 per acre will be acceptable. Bidders should submit a price per acre bid for a lease term of one (1) year, with the option to renew for an additional two (2) years. Chemicals limited for use. Only Round Up or an equivalent thereof is acceptable. All bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Arcanum City Building, 104 W. South Street, Arcanum, Ohio 45304. Envelopes shall be marked “FARM LEASE BID”. No bid shall be accepted after 11:00 AM on November 14, 2016. Bid opening will be at 11:05 AM on Monday, November 14, 2016. Bidders need not be present at bid opening. The Village of Arcanum reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

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Help Wanted CARETAKER The Board of Directors for the Darke County Agricultural Society (dba The Great Darke County Fair), are accepting applications for the position of Caretaker. The Job Description, Duties & Responsibilities and Application are available online at http:// darkecountyfair.com/employmentopportunities/, at the Fair Office located under the Grandstand at 800 Sweitzer Street, Greenville, OH 45331, or by calling 937-548-5044 during the hours of 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

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At Country View Family Farms, we pride ourselves in raising healthy pigs to make quality pork for our families and yours. We currently have multiple Full Time positions at our Deer Ridge and Red Key Farms located in Ridgeville, IN. Health benefits, overtime, bonuses, PTO, 401k, wellness program and on-the-job training are available! You also have the opportunity to grow your skills with our level training programs that can include wage increases. Farm experience is helpful, but not necessary. APPLY TODAY! at www.cvff.com/employment. If you have additional questions, please call Nick Bruns at 937-670-6494. Country View Family Farms is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The Gettysburg Rural Fire Dept., Inc. located in Central Darke County is hiring Part-time EMS personnel for 12 hour shifts Monday thru Friday. Applications can be downloaded from our website at www.gettysburgohiofd.com Or call (937) 447-2121 and leave a message Qualified applicants must possess: 1. A valid Driver’s License 2. Have 1 year experience as an EMT 3. Must be at least 18 years old and out of High School 4. Have a current CPR card 5. Hold a current EMT-B, EMT-I or EMT-P certification 6. And not have any felony convictions Successful applicants will be compensated at the following rates: 1. EMT-B $10.00 per hour 2. EMT-I $11.00 per hour 3. EMT-P $12.00 per hour The Gettysburg Rural Fire Dept., Inc. provides EMS service to The Village of Gettysburg and surrounding townships and protects approx. 3300 citizens. We look forward to receiving your application and becoming a member of our life saving team.

HELP WANTED Veterinary Clinic is adding staff. Need permanent part-time Kennel Worker. Must love pets. Duties include walking pets, feeding, cleaning cages, cleaning of hospital including laundry, dishes, sweep & mop floors, local shopping for supplies. Also light yard work & snow shoveling. Must be able to work independently and lift 45#. Hours Monday through Friday 6:30am until 11am. Hours include holidays. Send resume to: Help Wanted/KW, c/o The Early Bird, 5312 Sebring-Warner Rd, Greenville, OH 45331

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WANTED TO BUY BUYING OLD GUITARS, Banjos, Mandolins & Amplifiers. ALSO buying Flutes, Saxophones, Trombones, Trumpets in good condition, Yamaha, Selmer, King, Conn. Bring them to Bach to Rock Music, 334 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH for an offer. 937547-1970, email: bachtorock@earthlink.net

Local buyer paying cash for antiques. Arcanum, Greenville, Darke Co & Darke Co Fair items & any other collectibles. No furniture bigger than a washstand. 692-8050 SPECIAL NOTICES SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-208-6915 to start your application today!

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REAL ESTATE Large lot, duplex or house, for sale. Ansonia. $50,000. 548-9302, 417-0360

WATERFRONT LAND! 5 acres - $99,900. Unspoiled lake, next to State Land, just 3 hrs NY City! Private wooded setting! Build, camp or invest! EZ terms. 888-738-6994 NewYorkLandandLakes.com 3-4 bedroom, 2 bath house with attached 2.5 car garage. Large barn & 3 additional large buildings. 8 acres, fenced pasture. West of Union City. 937-6213290 Brick ranch home in New Madison. Two Bedrooms & 2 baths. One car attached heated garage. Very good condition. Call 937273-8585

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212 Glenwood Greenville- 3 bedroom brick ranch in nice neighborhood, spacious utility room, bonus storage area behind garage, furnace & central air have been replaced, additional 12 x 24 building w/workshop, great for hobbies or trophy car. Stop in today for details.

OPEN HOUSES SUNDAY, NOV. 6TH 1:00-2:30 P.M. 108 Woodside Dr., Pitsburg If you are looking for a house on a quiet street with lots of trees, this one is for you. The lot is just shy of 1/2 acre, set at the end of the street. You get the feel of country living but the convenience of town. House needs some updating. Close proximity to city park. 211 Westminster Dr., Greenville JUST PRICE REDUCED Look no more...this is the one! 1,943 sq ft home sitting on a quiet culde-sac, full semi finished basement with 2 walkout French doors. Big back yard area for pool and play area. Solid wood doors and trim compliment this home along with master suite with a Whirlpool tub and walk in closet.

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Nice 3 bedroom home sits on a large corner lot that is fenced in. This property has lots of potential and includes 3 large bedrooms a large living room and open style kitchen. Just waiting on you to give it your personal owners stamp. (718336) Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Melissa Rosenbeck.

70 Brown St. Pitsburg, OH OPEN 1 to 2:30 PM

Spacious 2story located in Pitsburg on a double corner lot. Home consist of 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and over 2,000sfKitchen comes fully equipped with dishwasher, electric range and refrigerator. Family room or Rec room on the rear of the home provides access to the patio. Owner suite located on the 1st floor and has full bath plus walk-in closet. Detached garage. Relaxing multi-level, wrap-around patio overlooks they expansive yard. This home is in move-in condition. (718649) Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Vicky Kendall.

5489 Eastnol Greenville, OH OPEN 1 to 2:30 PM

Price reduced! Move in and start living your life in this fabulous home. There isn’t anything that this home needs! Updates are as follows, 2010 Vinyl replacement windows, soffit and gutters, paint and sealed the deck, Trane furnace and central air. Enjoy summer nights on your large back deck with room for grilling and entertaining. Basement could be finished off for additional living space. This home has been very well cared for and is just waiting on a new owner! (719077) Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Darren Leis.

9625 Greenville Falls Rd. Covington, OH OPEN 1 to 2:30 PM

This picturesque property is a must see on a quiet country road. Manufactured home with carport and out buildings. (701779) Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Shirley Rasor.

10260 Covington-Gettysburg Rd. Covington, OH OPEN 3 to 4:30 PM

Nice 17’ X 70’ 2010 Mobile home, 2 bed, 2 bath in excellent condition. Must be moved to new location. (723677) Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Shirley Rasor.

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Zeiter hopes others will learn from his experience

GREENVILLE – Erwin Paul Zeiter, of Greenville has released his ﬁrst book, but it may not be for everybody. Zeiter put his years of experience in training and management on the pages of Environment/ Workforce for the TWENTY-FIRST Century. Zeiter was born in and raised in Hillsdale, Mich., and this is where he took an interest in learning what it took to earn money. At the age of 10, he and his younger bagged and sold corn cobs from the local farm business to people up and down their street. They also saved papers and other metals during World War II for the war eﬀort,

BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF THE CITY PARK with this 3 bedroom home at 205 Memorial Drive! Lots of updates! Heated floors; cedar closets; walk-around hallway; 1½ car attached garage! $109,900. IN COVINGTON this duplex at 214 S. Harrison has 1 bedroom apartment up; 2 bedroom apartment down, owner occupied. Enclosed front porch; decorative concrete patio! $62,000. IN PITSBURG this 2-story home at 220 Baker Street has been updated and well maintained! Above ground pool (for next summer!); pool house/party room for holiday entertaining! Upper 80’s. COZY 2 bedroom home at 138 Sherman has lots of updates! 2 car detached garage; partially fenced yard! Upper 60’s. APPROVED BUILDING LOT at corner of Bur Oak and Aspen! Improved with drilled well; grass; trees and sidewalks! $30,000. IN UNION CITY this DUO at 543 and 545 N. Walnut can be purchased separately or together! 3 bedroom ranch home for $41,000 and one for $36,000 or both for $77,500! Excellent return on your investment! CLOSE TO PARK this 3 bedroom home at 740 N. Broadway has been updated and well maintained! Newer floor coverings; beautiful oak cabinets in kitchen; gas corner fireplace; breezeway to 2 car garage! CORNER LOT! $110,000. $43,500 for this 2-story home at 201 Central! Over 1900 sq. ft. of living area! Newer furnace; several porches. JUST EAST OF GREENVILLE this 3 bedroom home at 5882 Culbertson has lots of kitchen cabinets; newer furnace; 50x30 barn with metal roof and metal siding; 50x12 carport. $109,000. Owner says make offer!

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CALL TO SCHEDULE A SHOWING!! New to the market! Gettysburg-3 BR 2 Bath. Totally updated from Kitchen to Baths, flooring throughout, garage door, Deck, Vinyl Privacy fencing. Priced to sell.

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and delivered newspaper. We he ﬁnally got the propToys, Furniture, Kitchen er working items, Glassware, Box age, Zeiter lots, Much more. worked for a Visit AuctionZip ID 30475 for local bakery addl. listings & pictures. and package INDOOR FACILITY 333 W. Deerfield Rd. products and Union City, IN worked in a shoe store. Even while attending AUCTIONS college, his Licensed in Indiana Ph: 937-459-9006 summers Lic. #AU10300019 Union City, IN Erwin Paul Zeiter were spent working at a manufacturing plant, broom factory and battery plant. SATURDAY NOV. 5TH; 2016 - 9:00 A.M. In 1956, he started his long DOORS OPEN AT 8:30 A.M. term work at Ex5862 Kruckeberg Rd. Greenville; OH 45331 Cell-O CorporaDIRECTIONS: From downtown Dayton; Ohio Take I -70 West to St. Rt. tion. However, a 127 North to Greenville to Kruckeberg Rd. Turn right on Kruckeberg go year later he was approx. 1 mile to sale site on left. (Watch for signs) Auctioneers Note – Auction starts at 9:00 A.M. with box lots; Regular inducted in the Auction starts at 10:00 A.M. Featuring Live Audio & Video so you can “Critical Skills bid at home or on the go with your smart phone or tablet. Go to www. Program” to the auctionzip.com; enter auctioneer ID # 3426; click on the current auction date; click on bid now button to enter auction. No buyer’s premium U.S. Army Recharged for attending the live & collectible auction. Buyer’s premium serves and served applied to online and remote bidders only. six-months active ANTIQUES-COLLECTIBLES-FURNITUREduty in the infanHOUSEHOLD-LAWN & GARDEN try at Ft. LeonAntiques/Collectibles- Oak Antique Full Size Bed; Antique Oak Dresser ard and Aberdeen & Mirror; Oak Wash Stand; Red Kitchen Stool; Piano Bench; 8 Model Airplanes; Bomber Jackets; Vintage Lighted Smoking Stand; Porcelain Proving Grounds Dolls; Black Porcelain Dolls; Pet Doll Bisque; Crissy Doll; Casio Key in Maryland. Board; Vintage Metal Doll House & Furniture; Case XX Knives; & Other His experience Knives; Vintage PA System; 3 Horse Hames W/Brass Knobs; Sm. Strand of Bells; Bull Float; Quartz Rocks; Deer Antlers; Boy Scout items; is best described Portfolio of Postcards; Portfolios of Baseball Cards; Two man crosscut by his job titles saw; 2 Miracle Whip Adv. Coolers; Glassware- Glass Compotes; Red – management Glass; Roseville; OH Pottery; Huskavara (Wagon)Coffee Maker; Green & Clear Depression Refrigerator Jar W/Lid; Pyrex Graduated Set of trainee, engineerBowls; Candlewick Pieces; Fenton Bells; And more. Household- China ing scheduler, proHutch; Kitchen Table & 4 Charis; Dining Room Table & 6 Chairs; Child’s duction control suTable; Bedroom Suite; Dresser W/Mirror; chest of drawers; and full size pervisor, material bed with head & footboard; Queen Size Memory Foam Mattress; Bakers/ Wine rack; Stainless Steel Commercial work table for restaurant ;Oak control manager, Quilt Rack; Octagon end table; Oak Magazine Rack; Pine Bench; Oak corporate material Microwave Stand; Misc. Glassware; Small Kitchen Appliances; Kitchen control manager, Aid- Tea Kettle, red knife set, pasta maker & coffee grinder nib; Ice Cream Freezer; New Sunbeam Table Top Grill; Table Top Gas Grill; Floor Fan; vice president Even Flow Stroller; Cookbooks; Wicker Baskets; Copier; Scanner; VCR2 of manufacturpioneer box speakers; Crystal Marble Lamp; Plastic Santa & Reindeer; ing and general Miscellaneous household items; Laminate Flooring/Mowers/Lawn & plant manager. Garden/Garage Items- Approx. 600 Sq. Ft. of Fireside Laminated Flooring W/Padding; 2 Dixon ZTR Mowers 15.5 Hp both run need batteries; Dixon The last 10years 4515 B ZTR, left hydraulic is out; Dixon lawn mower parts, Utility Trailer of his career was drop down gate 10x7 ft. with bad axle 3000 lb. Winch; Murry Lawn Edger devoted as an as3.5 H.P.; Lawn cart; Gas powered snow blower; Black & Decker leaf blower and hedge trimmer battery powered; 4 Ft. lawn roller;10 cu. Ft sociate professor pull behind wagon; Agrifab lawn sweeper; Well Pump; Gluing Clamps; at the University Weight Bench & Weights; Boat Anchor; Leg Hole Traps; Old Pal Bait of Arkansas at Bucket; Westinghouse Roll around tool box; Delta Bench Grinder; Table Saw; Elec. Drill; Hand Tools; Elec. Chain Saws; Ready Heater; Hdw; Pine Bluﬀ where Socket sets; Bench Grinder; Table Saw; Magnetic tool; Electric drill; Hand he taught courses tools; Gluing clamps; 10 amp battery charger; Portable air tank; Coolers; in the Industrial Canopy tent; Fiberglass Ladders; 2-8Ft. Tables; Stainless Steel gas grill; Technology DeCast Iron porch bench; 3 Black Wicker Chairs W/Pads; Lawn Chairs; Fisher Price Picnic Table; Christmas items; New light fixtures; partment. OWNERS- BETTY DOTSON ESTATE, Why did he deGary Brown Attorney, Darke Co. Probate #2016-1-071, cide to write the Jeanette Dotson Ext. book? Zeiter said, JUDY EIKENBERRY, “I felt a need to & PERSONAL PROPERTY OF OTHERS share what I have TERMS: CASH or local checks w/proper ID. Visa & Master Card learned with othAccepted w/3% Clerk Fee. Auctioneer licensed in Ohio. Auction held ers.” INSIDE facility. We must collect sales tax. Zeiter is married to Sally (Hole). Books are available at Greenville Book Store as well as online at AuthorHouse, Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

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GREENVILLE 306 MEEKER 3 BR 2 Bath home in Greenville City Park, Home with lots of closets and storage. Move in ready condition. 301 Orchard Newer 3 BR 2 Bath Brick ranch home with lovely Kitchen including granite counter tops Great Rm with cathedral ceiling, deck and fenced yard. ANSONIA 510 SMITH-3 BR 1 bath home that is freshly painted, new bath, and move in ready. Immediate possession call to see this home at only $79,900. ARCANUM 309 S MAIN Charm galore in 2 Bedroom home with full walk up attic, and basement all on corner lot with 2 car garage. 12 EDGEWOOD Beautiful 3 BR 2 Bath Brick home with 2 car attached garage. Drastically Reduced. 404 SOUTH Looking for lots of living space? Check out this charming 2 story home!! 112 E 2ND ST Live in one side and rent the other! Great investment property. Call for details. 1303 Chippewa Dr. Greenville

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MVCTC FCCLA kicks oﬀ 2016-17 school year

TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 29TH @5:30PM 407 S BROADWAY – GREENVILLE, OH 45331

**Showings by appointment** This property consists of a two story business/commercial store front building offering just over 1800 square feet including office space, a meeting room, and bathroom on the first floor with alley access. The second story houses residential space with separate access This building is zoned Downtown Enterprise District which allows for multiple uses such as, retail, office, and other businesses. Terms: The real estate has been appraised at $20,000 and will sell for no less than 80% or $16,000. A 10% Buyer’s Premium shall be applied to the final bid to establish the final contract sales price. $3,000 will be required down day of auction and balance due within 35 days. Please visit www.midwest-auctioneers.com for more info and pictures.

The Estate of Scott W. Mullins

Thomas Deeter & John Deeter, Admins. Dan Schipfer, Atty – Darke Co. Probate Case # PE20151251

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

REAL ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2016 12:00 NOON 307 WEST FIRST STREET ARCANUM, OHIO 45304

The Dietrich family was the original owners of the Arcanum Wayne Trail Historical Society building. These pictures are on loan from the Dietrich family.

Dietrich Family featured at AWTHS

We will be offering at public auction, nice 6-room ranch style home with detached garage on corner lot. Home has 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, utility room, eat-in kitchen and living room. Home has aluminum siding with replacement windows and fenced yard area, with natural gas forced air heat. Open house: Nov. 6, 1-2:30 PM and shown by appointment. Seller will pay Jan. 2017 installment of real estate taxes. Seller retains right of confirmation of final bid. Terms: $3000.00 earnest deposit day of auction with balance due at closing within 30 days of auction. Personal property selling same day at 10:00 AM. Attend Open House-Arrange Financing-Bid Your Price

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SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 5TH @ 10:00 AM Darke Co. Fairgrounds INDOOR LOCATION: Heated Youth Building (Main Entrance Gate) Greenville, OH 45331 Live On-Site Auction w/ Internet Bidding Available through WWW.PROXIBID.COM See full listings at www.auctionzip.com

Auction items to include: * FARM / HAY EQUIPMENT * SKIDLOADERS * EXCAVATORS * 4X4 DEISEL TRUCK * SEMI/DUMPTRUCKS * AMBULANCES/VANS * MULCH MULE * KUBOTA RTV * TRAILERS * ASPHALT EQUIPMENT * ZERO TURN MOWERS * LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT * GO-CART * BOSS SNOWPLOWS * SALT SPREADERS * PUSHER BOXES * SKIDSTEER SNOW PLOWS * BRICK PAVERS/WALL STONE * NURSERY STOCK * MISC SHOP EQUIPMENT *

TERMS: Cash or Check with proper ID, out of state with bank letter, VISA and MasterCard (with 3% clerking fee), sales tax applies on all items. This will not have a buyer’s premium for onsite buyers. Additional terms will apply for internet bidders. Please visit www.midwest-auctioneers.com for more details and pictures. With any questions call Flory Landscaping at 937-548-2200.

Flory Landscaping – Mr. Plow – Triple F Farms

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learned he had a house near the old Pitsburg School, which was located on the north end of Pitsburg near Jefferson Street and Pitsburg-Laura Road intersection. His farm was also where the German one room school house stood. He died January 20, 1939 at 93 years of age. He is buried at Mote Cemetery along with other Dietrichs including his son Otto and grandson Glen. Different spellings of Lewis’ first and last name as well as his wife’s were found in researching the history of the AWTHS house. The AWTHS has two souvenir school programs for the German School. The first is the year 1903. A number of Lewis’ children attended and their names are listed as (note spelling) as following: Oliver Diedrich, Elma, Walter, Julius, and Luella. In 1908, attending from the Dietrich family were Luella and Oliver Diedrich. AWTHS will be open the first Saturday of the month in October, November, and December from 9 a.m. to noon. Come and view these portraits and additional information on the family as well as tour the historic landmark building or purchase books they have for sale by the late William Gunder and Anita Short. AWTHS memberships can also be purchased for individuals and families as dues are payable by January 1, 2017. For more information on AWTHS, visit www. arcanumhistoricalsociety.org.

MVCTC FCCLA 2016-2017 Chapter Ofﬁcers are Abigail Adkins, Alexis Spencer, Shayla Stephan, Cheyenne Meyers, and Tabitha Dispennette.

and FCCLA is the only national Career and Technical Student Organization with the family as its central focus. Since 1945, FCCLA members have been making a diﬀerence in their families, careers, and communities by addressing important personal,

work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education. For more information about MVCTC, visit www. mvctc.com or follow MVCTC on Facebook (Facebook. com/MVCTC) or Twitter (Twitter. com/MVCTC).

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 22 @ 5:30PM 736 JACKSON ST - GREENVILLE, OH 45331 Showings by appointment

This large, spacious 2 story home contains 4-6 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, large open living room connected to kitchen/utility area w/ rear yard access and enclosed front porch. The exterior is vinyl sided most windows have replacement vinyl installed. In addition to the home are 3 storage utility buildings. Terms: The property has been appraised for $38,000 and will sell for no less than 2/3rds of appraisal or $25,333. $3,000 down day of auction and balance due within 45 days. Please visit www. midwest-auctioneers.com for more info and pictures.

The Estate of Susan Ann Dunevant Dan Schipfer, Jr., Exec. Tom Graber, Atty. Darke Co. Probate Case #: 2014-1-097

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Vacant Land Development located in West Milton, OH (7) Tracts selling separately and in combination #3 #2

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Offering in multi tracts using the multi-parcel auction method, this property is known as Stone Meadows Subdivision located in Union Twp., West Milton, Miami County, Ohio. Land tracts will range from approximately ½ acre to 24 acres m/l. Zoning includes residential and commercial business. Tracts include frontage on St. Rt. 571, Canyon Ct., Stone Meadows Blvd., Boulder Dr., and Milton-Potsdam Rd. and will be offered as follows: TRACT 1: 2.17 ac on Canyon Ct TRACT 2: 1.725 ac on SR 571 TRACT 3: 1.182 ac on SR 571 TRACT 4: 1.048 ac on Stone Meadows Bv TRACT 5: .547 ac on SR 571 TRACT 6: 1.477 ac on Boulder Dr TRACT 7: 24.705 ac on Milton Potsdam Rd **Auction will be held offsite at: 3369 Schnorf-Jones Rd. – Arcanum, OH 45304** Inspections of land will be available by appointment. Terms: A 10% Buyer’s Premium shall be in effect and applied to each final bid to establish the final contract sales price. $3,000 (per tract) shall be deposited day of auction as escrow with the balance paid in full on or before December 31, 2016. Bidder packets with detailed plat maps, subdivision maps, aerials, full terms & conditions are available at www.midwest-auctioneers.com or by contacting the auction office at 937-548-2640.

SARVER INVESTMENTS, LLC

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Owner David Hepner

ARCANUM – The AWTHS presently has two large portraits that were given on loan by the Don Dietrich family of their ancestor Lewis Dietrich. Lewis was the owner and had the brick home built in 1894, which was the Louis Deitrich Saloon. Anita Short’s Arcanum Business book notes: Per the GJ 4/5/1894 “The old Peter Siler property was sold last week to a Mr. Deitrich of New Bremen, who proposed to erect a hotel theron.” “The Deitrich house is now completed and will soon be occupied.” GJ 9/27/1894. In six months’ time the house was completed and was the Deitrich Saloon until June 29, 1899. Today, it is the home of the Arcanum Wayne Trail Historical Society (AWTHS) located at 123 W. George Street in Arcanum. From his obit found in The Arcanum Times dated Feb. 2, 1939, it reads that Lewis was born July 29, 1845 and was born to John and Elizabeth Dietrich. His birthplace was Mechlenburg, Germany. In 1850, his parents and six siblings came to Ohio and located in the New Bremen area. Until 1880 he worked for government agencies in building canals in western Ohio. In 1880 he married Christina Roh at Piqua. To this union were born nine children. He moved to Arcanum in 1893. In 1913, he retired from farming and moved to Pitsburg. In an interview with family of Don Dietrich, it was

to Blue Star Mothers was shared. Blue Star Mothers is an organization that supports active troops all over the world, veterans and military families. During the meeting, MVCTC Supervisor and former soldier, Eric Dolan, spoke on the importance of supporting troops. Then the members created cards and pictures to send to troops overseas. FCCLA is a nonproﬁt national career and technical student organization for young men and women in Family and Consumer Sciences education in public and private school through grade 12. Everyone is part of a family,

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The chapter oﬃcers for this school year include: President Shayla Stephan, an Early Childhood Student from Arcanum-Butler; Vice-President Cheyenne Meyers, a Culinary Arts Student from TriVillage; Historian Abigail Adkins, an Early Childhood Student from Eaton; Community Service Representative Alexis Spencer, an Early Childhood Student from Twin Valley South; and Class Representative Tabitha Dispennette, an Early Childhood Student from Vandalia-Butler. The meeting consisted of the introduction of the new chapter community service project. The list of possible donations

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ENGLEWOOD – On Sept. 19, the Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Chapter had its first official meeting to kick off the school year. The students from MVCTC’s Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education, and Hospitality Services programs met in the school’s Student Activity Center for the kickoff of the community service project, sending care packages to troops and supporting veterans and military families through the Miami Valley Chapter Blue Star Mothers and creating cards to send to troops overseas.

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Versailles handily defeats WL-S in tournament play GAYLEN BLOSSER

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BROOKVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Versailles Lady Tigers left little doubt who would be moving on in tournament play when they met up with the West Liberty-Salem Tigers in OHSAA D-III tournament play. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was telling them all week,â&#x20AC;? said Versailles Coach Kenzie Bruggeman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to come out and be a welloiled team and I thought we did that.â&#x20AC;? Versailles earned the right to play in the District Championship game taking three sets to none over WL-S by scores of 25-8, 25-8 and 25-10 in a match Versailles would never

trail. Having defeated WL-S earlier in the 2016 season, the Versailles Lady Tigers were not taking the Tigers from West Liberty lightly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told them theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a different team from when we played them and so are we,â&#x20AC;? Bruggeman stated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just need to stay worried about our side and do what we want to accomplish today. That was our little games to ďŹ ve and not letting our guard down until we had 25 under our name in the third. We did that.â&#x20AC;? Game one had the Lady Tigers from Versailles jumping out to a 5-0 and getting its ďŹ rst double-digit lead of the day at 17-7. Leading 18-8, the Versailles girls would close out game one with a 7-0 run to take a 1-0 lead with a 25-8 win.

Set No. 2 had the Versailles Lady Tigers opening play with a 4-0 lead and get its ďŹ rst double-digit lead of the set at 13-3 before matching its ďŹ rst game score with a 25-8 victory. Leading 17-6 in set three, Coach ++++ would go to her bench to close out the tournament game by a 25-10 score and advance in tournament play. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The remainder of our tournament run we have to get everybody involved,â&#x20AC;? said Bruggeman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to establish main hitters so that their block is guessing on their side and that is what ended up happening as the game kept going. We had one on one opportunities and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we need running a 6-2. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the point. We have three hitters at all timesâ&#x20AC;Śletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use them.â&#x20AC;?

Versailles sophomore Elizabeth Ording slams a kill in tournament win over West Liberty-Salem (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Six FM seniors play ďŹ nal soccer game BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

PITSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Franklin Monroe Lady Jets Soccer knew it would be a struggle in their Sectional Final game with Waynesville on Tuesday evening. The Lady Spartans came in as the #2 seed having lost only once this season and FM had an uphill battle as the 12th seed. When the ďŹ nal horn blew, Waynesville was moving on to the District Final with a 6-1 victory. For six Lady Jets it was the last time they would put on their blue and white uniforms and take the ďŹ eld together as a team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great class; all six of them. Fantastic young ladies that battled their tails oďŹ&#x20AC; for four years,â&#x20AC;? said Coach Scott Howell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had some low numbers and some good numbers. Those six kids come out every day and play their hearts out. What more can you ask? I would take six more just like those six. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a ball with these guys.â&#x20AC;? The seniors, Bryanna Diceanu, Beth Kirkpatrick, Jessica Hinshaw, Saige Morrie, Allyson Masterson and Nicole Berry, have compiled a 40-26-7 record over their four years (106-3 this year). Diceanu has contributed 83 goals

Wave JV quarterback Tyler Beyke throws his ďŹ rst of two second half touchdowns in game at Troy (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Wave JV battles back to tie Troy on the road BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

These six teammates compiled a 40-26-7 record during their four years with Lady Jets Soccer. Shown are Nicole Berry, Beth Kirkpatrick, Saige Morrie, Bryanna Diceanu, Jessica Hinshaw and Allyson Masterson.

(27 this year) during that time and Masterson has saved 548 goals (178 this year). Waynesville got on the scoreboard quickly to secure their victory. Barely a minute had passed when a shot from the right side of the ďŹ eld ďŹ&#x201A;ew over the head of Masterson into the net. Nine minutes later they picked up their second goal of the night. By the end of the half, the Lady Spartans were up 4-0.

The Lady Jets continued to battle in the second half trying to get the goose egg oďŹ&#x20AC; their side of the scoreboard. With 23:50 remaining in the game, Diceanu found freshman Christiana Singer in front of the goal in a scrum for Singerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst goal of the season. Waynesville picked up two more goals in the second half for the 6-1 win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The last two games have taken a lot out of us. We played with a lot

able to qualify for the state title race, Baron recorded a personal best time of 21:40.46, placing her 130 of 180 overall runners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She has always worked hard and does her job in the classroom and as a runner everyday,â&#x20AC;? said UC cross country coach Justin Jones. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always been able to depend on

her as a leader, especially her senior year.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;She ďŹ nished her career with a season best time, so she deďŹ nitely went out on a positive note,â&#x20AC;? he concluded. For complete IHSAA Class A Semi-State results, log on to timetorun.net. Get more Union City athletics information at sports.resc.k12.in.us.

of heart and it has taken every ounce and every bit of energy weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had to get through them. The girls battled through it to get it done,â&#x20AC;? said Howell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proud of the year weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proud of all of the girls and all their eďŹ&#x20AC;orts that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve accomplished this year.â&#x20AC;? Howell explained there were a lot of people that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think his team would win one game in the tournament, let alone two.

Union Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Baron competes at IHSAA Cross Country Semi-State BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

NEW HAVEN, Ind. After ďŹ nishing with an impressive time of 21:43, Union City senior Emma Baron was the sole Indian runner able to advance to compete at the IHSAA Class A Cross Country Semi-State race on Oct. 22 in New Haven, Ind. Though she was not

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TROY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; With only a ďŹ rst quarter 2-point safety to show for and trailing 14-2 in the third period of play on Troyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home ďŹ eld, the Greenville JV football team battle back to score a late third quarter touchdown and cap the day oďŹ&#x20AC; with a fourth quarter TD with 1:26 remaining on the game clock to make it a 1414 ďŹ nal score. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is something that is very special about this group of kids right now,â&#x20AC;? said Greenville JV Coach Bart Schmitz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ever quit. They never stop playing hard and they always ďŹ nd a way to make it interesting at the end.â&#x20AC;? The Wave took a 2-0 lead at 1:48 in the ďŹ rst period of play before the Trojans would connect on a 67 yard TD pass and make good on its PAT kick to lead 7-2 at 9:11 in period No. 2. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kinda caught us oďŹ&#x20AC; guardâ&#x20AC;Śbig play,â&#x20AC;? noted Schmitz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give up big plays like that, but overall I am really happy.â&#x20AC;? Troy would use a 38 yard touchdown run with 8:00 showing on the third quarter clock to lead 14-2 with the PAT kick splitting the uprights. Greenville made it a 14-8 game with Green Wave

freshman quarterback Tyler Beyke throwing a 33 yard strike to Alec Fletcher at 1:19 in the third. With the game clock winding down and Troy in possession of the ball, the Wave defense had the Trojans looking at a punting situation with a fourth and 15 from their own 11 yard line. A Troy mix-up on the play had the Trojans throwing an incomplete fourth down pass deep in Greenvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s territory setting the stage for a Wave comeback attempt with 1:48 showing on the game clock. With 1:26 on the board, Beyke found Ryan Trick in the right corner of the end zone with an 11 yard touchdown pass tying the game at 14-14. With a two point pass conversion attempt just out of the reacj of a Wave receiver, Greenville kickedoďŹ&#x20AC; to a waiting Troy team. Greenvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defense was up to the challenge forcing a fourth down incomplete pass turning the ball over to the Wave on their own 28 yard line with 0:06 on the clock where the game would end tied 14-14. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Absolutelyâ&#x20AC;Śabsolutely,â&#x20AC;? said Coach Schmitz when talking about the bright future of Green Wave Football.

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UNION CITY, Ind. - Expectations are high for the 2016-17 Union City girls basketball program...and the pressure is on to outdo last season. The Lady Indians finished as IHSAA Class A Regional Runnersup to end their 2015-16 season and are returning all, but one of their starting five. “Experience is our biggest weapon this season, without a doubt,” said sixth year girls varsity coach Sarah Black. “Most of these girls have played at the varsity level for a majority of their high school career. Experiencing many different levels of the game is something that just can’t be taught.” Coach Black knows all too well the high hopes the school and community have for this year’s team. She was part of a great program herself, playing

with Union City during her high school career. “When I played here, we were fortunate enough to make it to semi-state, “Coach Black told The Early Bird. “It was great that our girls got to experience winning a sectional championship and be a part of the regional atmosphere. I hope, if we play our cards right, we will be in that position again this year.” With the graduation of senior Madeline Adams, Coach Black told the team this is a big spot to fill. Adams was a major threat inside and outside the paint for the Lady Indians. “The girls know that carrot is dangling out there. It may not be just one player to take that role, we will adjust as the season goes on and find what will work best for who we are playing at the time,” added Black. The season got underway on Oct. 17 with the team’s first official prac-

tice. Coach Black is excited to see the number of players is up from last year, from 13 to 17 girls. Returning seniors include All-Conference players Courtney Wise and Baylee Hartman, who combined for over 700 points and 550 rebounds last season, the team’s 3-point threat Kelsey Zimmers and guard Kora Kerns. AllConference Honorable Mention Justiss Cantu will once again lead the team at point as a junior, along with Kahlee Dowler, Ellie Kerns and Jazmin Kelsey who returned to Union City High School for her junior year. Freshman Mackenzie Green, who was impressive at the junior high level, is likely to see some varsity action this season in a supporting role. The Lady Indians ﬁnished the 2015-16 season with an overall record of 21-6. Other than the primary goal of making to the ﬁnal four and have a

Union City girls varsity basketball coach Sarah Black looks for her team of experienced, talented players to live up to the expectations. (Clinton Randall photo)

shot at an Indiana state title, the team would like to claim the Tri-Eastern Conference outright, since they have had to settle for a share of the title for two years straight. As an added bonus for the season, Union City has been selected to play at the historic Hoosier Gym in Knightstown, Ind. on

Dec. 17. This is the same gym where the classic hoops movie Hoosiers was ﬁlmed in 1985. “It will be one heck of an experience for us and will be a great memory the girls will be able to carry with them long after high school,” Coach Black concluded. The Lady Indians will

hit the hardwood this Saturday (Oct. 29) for a scrimmage at New Castle High School. The 2016-17 regular season will get underway on the road against Southern Wells on Nov. 5. For a complete schedule and more, visit the UC Athletic Department website at sports.resc.k12. in.us.

Knepp wins; runners move on from FM, Versailles, Arcanum BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

CEDARVILLE – While the majority of Darke County’s high school cross country athletes ended their season on Saturday at the Southwest District Cross Country Meet, a select few will continue their season next Saturday at the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s (OHSAA) Regional Meet in Troy. The district meet moved to Cedarville University this year; giving local athletes a new challenge. Bradford’s Karmen Knepp was more than ready for the challenge. The sophomore runner won the D3 District Championship with a time of 18:57.99, two-seconds ahead of her second place challenger. Arcanum’s Marcy Bradshaw also advanced to the Regional Meet with a sixth place finish with a time of 19:54.06. D3 girls sent the top 32 individuals and top eight teams onto the next round. The Lady Jets of Franklin Monroe were the highest placing Darke County team with a 15th place finish, but it wasn’t enough to advance. Arcanum and Ansonia finished in 16th and 17th. With 36 individuals and eight teams vying for a spot in the D3 regionals for boys, only three Darke County boys advanced. Cole Good, a sophomore from Franklin Monroe, finished in fifth place

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with a personal record of 16:44.22. Arcanum had two runners advance with Tanner Delk, sophomore, finishing in 18th (17:21.33) and senior Isaac Stephens in 21st (17.27.73). Franklin Monroe had the highest placing team from the county with a 12th place finish. Arcanum finished a spot behind in 13th. Versailles will send the most athletes to the Regional XC Meet in Troy next Saturday after impressive finishes by their boys and girls runners in D2. Joe Spitzer finished as the district’s runner-up with a time of 16:19.54. The junior was two-seconds behind the race winner. Senior Noah Pleiman also had a great race with

his 13th place finish and a time of 16:58.36. The team finished in 10th, but only the top seven teams and top 28 individuals advanced to the Regional Meet in D2. The Versailles girls advanced with a sixth place team finish. They posted finishes of 17th, 23rd, 26th, 30th, 34th, 53rd and 62nd (placings are not actual race placings due to individuals running from schools that do not have enough members to fill a team). Megan Rismiller, junior, was the highest placing Lady Tiger at 17th with a time of 20:41.87. Sophomore Liz Watren finished in 24th with a time of 20:45.71 and Kara Spitzer, sophomore, was 27th after finishing in 20:52.44. Kenia McEldowney, junior and freshman Emma Peters finished outside the 28th place individual qualifier mark in 31st and 35th. The

team also includes Brynna Blakeley, senior, and Hannah Bey, freshman. Greenville Lady Wave also competed in D2 and had an 11th place team finish, but failed to qualify as a team or as individuals. The highest placing Lady Wave athlete was Hayley Maher, junior, in 45th place. Junior Grace Oakley finished five spots behind in 53rd. The Greenville boys were Darke County’s only athletes competing in D1. The Wave had the challenge of placing an individual in the top 32 or the team finishing in the top eight. It wasn’t to be for the Greenville’s boys cross country team. With finishes of 49th, 73rd, 80th, 86th, 117, 118th and 143rd, the team dropped to 14th place. Greenville’s top runner was Caleb Browder, a sophomore, who finished the 3.1-mile course in 17:45.20.

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY – Receiving honors for the Cross County Conference boys and girls soccer teams included Darke County’s lone soccer school, Franklin Monroe players, both the boys and girls teams. Franklin Monroe’s senior Bryanna Diceanu was named CCC Player of the Year while teammates Chloe Brumbaugh, Jessica Hinshaw and Diceanu were named to the AllConference team. Special Mention went to the Lady Jets’ Nychelle Cool. All-Conference Boys included Brydon Diceanu, Cade McGlinch and Jake Shellabarger. Dallas Arnett received Special Mention.

Darke County’s volleyball teams represented the CCC well on the 2016 honors list. All-Conference First Team: Ansonia’s Lydia Sink and Bailey Stammen, Stevie Johnting and Sha Robinson represented Arcanum, FM’s Makenzie Kreitzer and the Lady Blackhawks’ Kelsie Hunt. All-Conference Second Team: Aliya Barga, Ansonia – Brittany Kinney, Arcanum – Emilee Morris, Franklin Monroe – Mikayla Stump, Mississinawa Valley and Kara Hollinger, Tri-Village. Special Mention: Emily Gariety, Ansonia – Elle Siculan, Arcanum – Mandi Bates, Bradford –Kennedy Morris, Franklin Monroe – Sidnie Hunt, Mississinawa Valley and Edie Morris, Tri-Village.

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